NOVEMBER 27, 1998 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
CHARLIE'S CALENDAR
Calendar listings are free! To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location, and contact phone to P.O. Box 5426, Cleveland 44101, or fax to 216-631-1052, or e-mail to calendars@chronohio.com. It's never too early to send in a calendar item. Listings recieved by noon Thursday will be included in the following week's issue.
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Potluck, the bird and the ham are provided, bring a dish to share and enjoy good food, good company and good times; doors open at 6 pm, 5¢ Decision (the Nickel), 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314.
To Sunday, November 29
Making Porn, play about a straight, married, out-of-work actor who turns to gay porn films to make a living, by Act Out Productions, Reality Theatre, 736 N. Pearl St., Columbus; 614-263-9448.
Wednesday, November 25
Kick Off the Holidays Party, with the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court drag queen ensemble, tickets will be sold for Hobbs New Year's Eve party to benefit YWCA breast cancer program, raffle drawing for airline tickets, 7 pm, Coco's restaurant, 322 Greenup St., Covington, Ky.; 606-491-1369. Thanksgiving Eve Service and Fellowship, 7:30 pm, Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W. 14th St., Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland; 216-861-2371. Metronome night at the Nickel, DJ Sue Steele and raffle to help a family for the holidays, drink specials, and more; 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314. Saturday, November 28
Women's Coffeehouse, with women performers, purchase required, 9 pm, Red Star Cafe, 11604 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-521-7827.
Swamp Boogie Queens, playing live at Harmony Bar and Grille, 9 pm to midnight, 3359 Fulton Ave., Cleveland; 216-398-5052.
Tuesday, December 1
World AIDS Day observed at the Health Museum of Cleveland, activities and discussions, 8911 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-231-5010.
Common Threads, Stories from the Quilt, film about AIDS memorial quilt, 10 am to 5 pm ongoing, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.; 614-221-6801. Tree of Life fundraiser in observance of World AIDS Day, lighting of the tree, carols, and speakers, benefits Caracole House for people with AIDS, noon, Lazarus Fountain Place store main lobby, downtown Cincinnati; 513-421-0582. "Be a Force for Change" Portage County AIDS Task Force World AIDS Day reception, free and open to the public, 6:30 pm, American Red Cross, 609 W Main St, Ravenna; Kat Holtz 330-678-3006 or kat@raex.com.
World AIDS Day program, 5:30 pm reception, 6 pm program, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky, followed by procession to 7 pm "Day Without Art," Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Ctr., corner of Scott and Robbins Sts, Covington; Michael Connley 513-287-3720 or Scott Bowden 606-341-4264.
Miami Valley AIDS Foundation World AIDS Day Service, 7 pm, Dayton Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St.; 937-228-4031.
Friday, December 4
Dignity Cleveland 25th Anniversary prayer service and reception, Bishop Anthony Pilla presiding, 7 pm prayer service, $5 advance ticket required for 8 pm reception, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 1007 Superior Ave., Cleveland; 216486-0156 or 216-731-5365.
"Sway to Red, Hot, and Rhapsody," premier party for Sway art and AIDS magazine, listening party for new Gershwin groove CD, $5 donation, 7 pm, Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art, John, 216-621-0766.
A Celebration of Hope and Memories, reflection and remembrance of those lost to gaybashings, AIDS, or other life-threatening illnesses, comfort to families and friends, gay-bashing survivors and those living with HIV, Beacon Fellowship and Lamb of God Anglican Church, 7:30 pm, Broad Street United Methodist Church, 501 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-252-7288 or 614-265-1725.
Chevrei Tikva Chanukah Nosh of the Month, followed by 8 pm Shabbat service, 6:15 pm, Taj Mahal Restaurant, corner of Mayfield and Coventry Roads, Cleveland Hts; 216-932-5551.
Twentysomething Literary Discussion, 8 pm Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., Cleveland; 216-522-1999.
Saturday, December 5
Bazaar '98 Festival of Peace and Diversity, displays, goods for sale, modern dance, folk singing, poetry, including Windsong Feminist Chorus, free admission, 10 am to 4 pm, Calvary Presbyterian Church, E. 79th St. and Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-991-2640. An Evening of Poetry and Song with Hazel Chapman, by Oven Productions, smokefree event, limited tickets available only until Nov. 28, $20 includes dinner, 8 pm, Inn on Coventry, 2785 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Hts.; 216-371-1811. Latin/Salsa/South American Party, chem-free disco, $2, 8 pm, old Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Avenue, between Neil and High Sts., Columbus; 614-470-5162.
"Home for the Holidays” Dance, with New York DJ Susan Morabito, $25 advance, $50 VIP, $35 at the door, benefits AmFAR's HIV/AIDS Treatment Directory, Code Blue night club, 1946 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; GLP4hope@aol.com or 216-556-0294, tickets 800-494-8497 (800-494-TIXS).
Sunday, December 6
Holiday Studio Sale, art for sale by local artists including gay artists. Ceramics, jewelry, and much more. 10 am to 5 pm, ArtCraft Bldg. sixth floor, 2570 Superior Ave., Cleveland; 216-589-9371 or 216-579-9263.
Holiday Tea, benefit for Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, DJ Michael Thomas, Donation: $15 in advance, 3 pm, Wish night club, 621 Johnson Ct. between West 6th and 9th in the Warehouse District, Cleveland; 216-522-1999. Holiday Chili Open, chili contest, art auction, raffles, entertainment, sponsored by Trident International Cleveland, benefits Cleveland AIDS Taskforce food bank, 5-10 pm, Ohio City Oasis, 2909 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; info, donations or entry forms 216-651-0518.
1999 Womyn's Variety Show kickoff planning meeting, 6 pm, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts., 216-321-7799.
Monday, December 7
“Lighting the Pathway to Personal Growth,” networking workshop for educators by Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, free, parking $1, 7 pm, Columbus Metropolitan Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.; 614-253-5033.
Itzhak Perlman at Severance Hall, benefits AIDS Housing Council, 8 pm, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-231-1111.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.cleveland.com/community/gay
Tuesday, December 8
Rangers Leather/Uniform Club open meeting "looking for a few good men and women to join," 7:30 pm, Adams Street night club, 77 N. Adams St., Akron; 216589-8588.
Friday, December 11
Log Cabin Republicans Holiday Party, 5-8 pm, 861 Neal Ave., Victorian Village (Columbus); RSVP by Dec. 8, 614-265-7535.
Saturday, December 12
BWMT-Cleveland Christmas Party, Black and White Men Together, benefits AIDS Taskforce food bank, refreshments, gift exchange, members $5, guests $10, 8 to 11 pm, 11620 Lake Ave., Cleveland; 216-651-6208.
"Merry Gentlemen," holiday music from around the world, North Coast Men's Chorus concert, 8 pm, Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, 9606 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 440-473-8919 or TicketMaster 216-241-5555.
"Welcome Christmas,” Columbus Gay Men's Chorus holiday concert, 8 pm, Weigal Hall, Ohio State University campus, Columbus; 614-228-2462 or Box Office Tickets, 800-494-8497 (800-494-TIXS).
Sunday, December 13
Chevrei Tikva Theater Outing, to see Angels in America Parts I and II, 2 pm, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-5551.
“Welcome Christmas,” Columbus Gay Men's Chorus holiday concert, 2:30 pm, Weigal Hall, Ohio State University campus, Columbus; 614-228-2462 or Box Office Tickets, 800-494-8497 (800-494-TIXS).
"Merry Gentlemen,” holiday music from around the world, North Coast Men's Chorus concert, 3 pm, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14th St., Cleveland; 440-473-8919 or TicketMaster 216-241-5555.
Saturday, December 19
Sing Out Toledo! Holiday Concert, free, 2:30 pm, Toledo Museum of Art Great Gallery, 2445 Monroe St.; 419-891-7354.
Thursday, December 24
Annual Community Christmas Eve Service, 10:30 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., St. Anne's Historic District of Dayton; 937-228-4031. Thursday, December 31
Hobbs New Year's Eve Party, over 350 rooms and second floor of Cincinnati Regal Hotel reserved for private lesbian-gay party, includes 8 pm dinner and breakfast in the morning, 150 W. 5th St., info Michelle 513-721-3713 or planetfree@aol.com, 800-876-2100 hotel reservations, request Hobbs party.
Thursday, February 26 to Sunday, February 29, 1999 OutWrite '99, gay and lesbian writers' conference, Boston Park Plaza, Boston, Mass.; http://www.bsef.org/outwrite or outwrite@bsef.terranet.com or 617-262-6969. True Spirit Conference '99, “for people born female for whom that is not an adequate or accurate description of who they are" and friends and allies, Best Western Hotel, Laurel Maryland; write P.O. Box 1118, Elkton, Md. 21922, or transman@netgsi.com.
Friday, March 5 to Sunday, March 7, 1999
Fifth Annual Anything for Love pansexual fetish conference, Quality Inn, 2401 Needmore Rd., Dayton; http://members.aol.com/anythn4luv/index.html or 513395-2554 leave message, hotel 937 278-5711.
Sunday, March 21 to Saturday, March 27, 1999 “Equality Begins at Home,” a week of events in all 50 states to promote gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Federation of Statewide Political Organizations, date TBA for rally at Ohio Statehouse; 216-522-1999.
Sunday, April 30, 2000
Millenium March on Washington, sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign and the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches; 202-628-4160.
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