FEBRUARY 12, 1999 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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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, Ohio 44101, or fax to 216-631-1052, or e-mail to calendars@chronohio.com. Each week's calendar shows events in the upcoming week only, plus selected later events. But it's never too early to send in a calendar item; listings for months into the future are posted on our web site. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.

Thursday, February 11 to Sunday, February 14

12th Annual National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Conference, and Institutes, registration deadline January 21, Atlanta, Georgia; Kenyatta Dorey Graves 202-483-6786 or ForumConf@aol.com.

Friday, February 12

National Freedom to Marry Day, sponsored by Lambda Legal Defense, Freedom to Marry Coalition, and Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, see “Issues" link at www.lambdalegal.org for suggested activities, or 212-807-1700. Tri-County AIDS Coalition Spaghetti Dinner, $5, $3 ages 6 to 12, free under age 6, carry-out available; 5 pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 425 Cleveland Ave. S.W., Canton; 330-456-8622.

"Come Sit at the Welcome Table," Muse Women's Choir sixth annual new spirituals concert; pre-concert dinner with author Jessica Harris 6:30 pm, 8 pm concert, Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd., Cincinnati; musechoir@aol.com or www.musechoir.org or 513-221-1118.

Valentine's Day Party by Emmanuel Fellowship Church and the Akron Area Pride Collective, one of "100 Parties" events to benefit the Ohio AIDS Coalition, $5 donation; raffle, games, pizza, and desserts; 7 pm, Akron Area Pride Collective, 71 North Adams St., Akron; 330-253-2220.

Boys on Film, HIS Kings drag king troupe gives musical renditions of movie themes, beverages and movie snacks, $10, 9:30 pm, Summit Station, 2210 Summit St., Columbus; 614-262-3125 or 614-261-9634.

Annual Valentine's Day Raffle, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, $500 grand prize and others, drawing at midnight, Code Blue nightclub, 1946 St. Clair, Cleveland; 216-522-1999 for tickets.

Paint the Town Red! Masque Ball, annual benefit for The Open House AIDS service organization, Cleveland; 216-229-6722.

DJ Teri Bristol of Chicago's Crowbar nightclub, age 18 and over only, 10:30 pm, Tabu/ Garage nightclub, 40 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-461-0076.

Valentine's Party, karaoke with Singin' Sandy, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314.

Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13

How I Learned to Drive, play about incestuous relationship between uncle and niece, by lesbian playwright Paula Vogel, CATCO, the Contemporary American Theatre Co., 77 S. High St., 2nd floor, Columbus; 614-461-0010.

Saturday, February 13

Freedom to Marry Day Caravan and Treasure Hunt by Stonewall Akron, drive a predetermined route, to publicize support for same sex marriage rights, about one and a half hours ending at a coffee shop, bring car decorations including signs that say "Not Allowed to Get Married,” meet 1 pm, 627 South Arlington, Akron; 330253-2220 or Judy Byrd 330-453-2609, or byrd@raex.com.

"Come Sit at the Welcome Table," Songs of the Underground Railroad, Muse Women's Choir sixth annual new spirituals concert; 2 pm and 8 pm, pre-concert lectures one hour before, Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd., Cincinnati; musechoir@aol.com or www.musechoir.org or 513-221-1118. Boys on Film, HIS Kings drag king troupe gives musical renditions of movie themes, beverages and movie snacks, $10, 9:30 pm, Summit Station, 2210 Summit St., Columbus; 614-262-3125 or 614-261-9634.

Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance Valentine's Party, Columbus; 614-291-1696 or Conga1825@aol.com.

Sunday, February 14

Rite of Blessing for committed monogamous relationships between lesbian, gay, transgendered, and supportive heterosexual couples, 2 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., St. Anne's Historic District of Dayton; 937-

228-4031.

Akron P-FLAG Annual Dinner, $20, entertainment by the Crooked River Women's Chorale, 6:30 pm cash bar, 7 pm dinner, Larry & Jerry's in the Valley, 1562 AkronPeninsula Rd. near Portage Trail, Akron; reservations by February 5; Toby 330869-0531 or Bruce 330-342-5825.

"Dedications with Love” and “Love is a Drag,” benefits Ohio AIDS Coalition, 10 pm, Tabu/Garage nightclub, 40 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-461-0076 or 216-241-1420. Monday, February 15

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, free session, required to apply for 10 week training classes to help women enter skilled trades, 7 pm, Hard Hatted Women, 4211 Lorain Ave., Cleveland; 216-961-4449.

Tuesday, February 16

Gray Pride Equality Begins at Home, representative from Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center will talk about Ohio events for nationally coordinated statewide marches for civil rights, 5:30 pm, Lakewood Senior Ctr West, 16024 Madison Ave., Lakewood suburb of Cleveland; graypride@juno.com or 216-791-8039 ext. 328. Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, free session, required to apply for Hard Hatted Women 10 week training classes to help women enter skilled trades, 7 pm, Lorain ETA, 42495 N. Ridge Rd., Cleveland; 216-961-4449. Women's Coming Out Group first meeting of seven-week session dealing with the personal coming out process, free, limited to 10 participants, registration required, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 216-522-1999.

Fat Tuesday Party, cash prizes, beads, 10 pm, Tabu/Garage nightclub, 40 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-461-0076

Insight monthly dinner meeting, personal, social, and business network for lesbians, gays, and bisexuals, at a Cleveland area restaurant; 216-556-0576.

Wednesday, February 17

Cleveland Pride planning meeting, 7 pm, Art McDonald room, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-371-0214.

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, free session, required to apply for Hard Hatted Women 10 week training classes to help women enter skilled trades, 7 pm, Shore Cultural Center, 291 East 222nd St., room 133, Cleveland; 216-961-4449. Thursday, February 18

Oberlin Lambda Alumni HIV discussion panel, panel includes Black Lesbian-Gay Leadership Forum co-founder Phil Wilson, Treatment Action Group founder Peter Staley, and former White House National AIDS Policy deputy director Jeff Levi, 4:30 pm, Wilder Hall room 101, 135 W. Lorain St., one block west of S. Professor, Oberlin; 440-775-8692 or Angela Nichols, 440-775-8802.

Log Cabin National Director Rich Tafel to speak, $25 advance, $10 students, $30 at door, 6:30 pm, Renaissance Room, Out on Main restaurant, 122 West Main Street, Columbus; RSVP by February 16, 614-265-7535.

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, free session, required to apply for 10 week pre-apprenticeship training classes to help women enter skilled trades, 7 pm, Hard Hatted Women, 4211 Lorain Ave., Cleveland; 216-961-4449.

Hope for the Future, Balletmet performance to benefit Metropolitan Residential Services for people with HIV, $40, 7:30 pm show, 9:30 pm cocktail dessert party, Riffe Theatre, 77 S. High St., Columbus; 614-291-7160.

Swarm of Dykes organizational meeting, Columbus Chapter, multiracial/cultural group for radical political action and discussion, open to all ages, Hava Java Bakery, 3500 N. High St., Columbus; 614-258-7191 or 614-253-2514 or Levans411@aol.com or boydyke@hotmail.com.

Friday, February 19 to Saturday, February 20

Mr. Ohio Valley Leather Contest Weekend, Columbus; info@boytoyprod.com or www.boytoyprod.com or 614-470-0231.

Friday, February 19

Women's Cocktail Hour, by 1999 Human Rights Campaign dinner committee and The Network of lesbian business professionals, 6 pm, Code Blue nightclub, 1946 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-4663.

Cosmic Bowling, with Out 'n' About lesbian and bi women's group, about $6 for shoes and games, 7 pm, Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman-Canfield Rd., Youngstown; 330746-6816.

Lavender Ball, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University lgbt/allies student organization Spectrum, 8 pm, Thwing Ballroom, second floor, 11111 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; vam@po.cwru.edu or 216-754-1648.

Mr. Ohio Valley Leather: Meet the Contestants Mixer, $1, 10 pm, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut St., Columbus; Columbus; info@boytoyprod.com or www.boytoyprod.com or 614-470-0231.

DJ Mary Alice of Boston's Buzz nightclub, age 18 and over only, Tabu/Garage nightclub, 40 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-461-0076.

Saturday, February 20

Leather Lunch, part of Mr. Ohio Valley Leather Contest Weekend, buffet lunch $5.99, 12:30 pm, Union Station Café, 630 N. High, Columbus; info@boytoyprod.com or www.boytoyprod.com or 614-470-0231:

Asians and Friends-Cleveland Chinese New Year Banquet, $27 per person (advance purchase only) 7 pm, Lai Lai restaurant, 3040 St Clair Ave., Cleveland; reservation deadline February 13: 440-891-9121.

24th Annual Womyn's Variety Show, women only age 18 and over, $18 advance; 7:30 pm, The Civic, 3130 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-321-7799. 1999 Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party, $7 in advance, $10 at the door, benefits Miami Valley Lambda Wish Fund; entertainment, dancing, Cajun food, cash bar; silent auction, 6 pm, Celebrations Banquet Center, 3119 Stop Eight Road, Dayton; dtnmrdigrs@aol.com or 937-767-2758.

Fifth Annual Mr. Ohio Valley Leather Contest $12, doors open 8 pm, contest 9 pm, Columbus Eagle, 232 N. 3rd St.; followed by Victory Party at the Eagle in Exile; info@boytoyprod.com or www.boytoyprod.com or 614-470-0231.

National Leather Association Play Party, $10 members, $15 others; Columbus area location; 614-898-6266 or nlaco@geocities.com.

Mardi Gras Party, benefits Ohio AIDS Coalition, Interbelt nightclub, 70 N. Howard St., Akron; 330-253-5700.

Highlights of upcoming weeks

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: http://www.cleveland.com/community/gay

Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28

15th Annual Interweave Convocation, Unitarian Universalists for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender concerns, Atlanta, Ga.; Hugh Fordyce 404-252-6268 nowestuu@aol.com.

OutWrite '99, LGBT writers' conference, featuring authors Pratibha Parmar, Mark Doty, Barbara Smith, and Paul Bonin-Rodriguez, Boston Park Plaza, Boston, Mass.; http://www.bsef.org/outwrite or outwrite@bsef.terranet.com or 617262-6969.

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, $80 or $60 low income, Best Western Hotel, Laurel Maryland; to become a panelist contact tgwarrior@execpc.com or 414-278-6031, registration info P.O. Box 1118, Elkton, Md. 21922, or http://www.netgsi.com/~listwrangler or Trey Maurer 607-277-4352 or Maureen Kelly 607-273-1526, ext. 134.

Wednesday, March 17 to Sunday, March 21

Gender Education Convention '99, International Foundation for Gender Education, workshops on transgender identity and wellness, $180 registration includes parties and luncheons, Holiday Inn, 2nd and Broadway, downtown Louisville, Kentucky; 610-7592347, hotel 800-626-1558.

Sunday, March 21 to Saturday, March 27

“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, rally at Ohio Statehouse at noon on March 21; www.rainbow-akron.com/ebah, 216-522-1999 in Cleveland, or 888-429-6446 (888-GAY OHIO.)