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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE MARCH 12, 1999
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.
To Friday, March 12
The Edge of the Image photography exhibit including the work of two Ohio lesbians: M. Alyssa Jones' portraits of bi and gay women, and work by Lori J. Nix, Fruit Avenue Gallery, 919 Fruit Ave., Cleveland; 216-696-6805.
To Saturday, March 13
The Twilight of the Golds, play about a family torn apart when they learn their unborn child has the gay gene, Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Ave., Columbus; 614-237-5223 ext. 260.
To Saturday, March 27
Six Degrees of Separation, play by John Guare about an encounter between a gay man and two wealthy New York art dealers who help him after a mugging, Reality Theatre, 736 N. Pearl, Columbus; 614-294-7541.
Friday, March 12
Closing Reception: The Edge of the Image photography exhibit including the work of two Ohio lesbians: M. Alyssa Jones and Lori J. Nix; 6 to 11 pm, Fruit Avenue Gallery, 919 Fruit Ave., Cleveland; 216-696-6805.
The Incredible True Adventures of Two Girls in Love, film: two teenage girls from opposite sides of the track fall in love; part of Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent Celebration of Gay and Lesbian Love film series; $2, 7:30 pm, discussion after, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent; Beth 330-677-1086 or Kat 330-677-8062.
Cleveland Club Radio DJ Julian Marsch, age 18 and over only, Tabu/Garage nightclub, 40 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-461-0076.
Karaoke with Singin' Sandy, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314. Saturday, March 13
Equality Begins at Home Pep Rally, speakers, raffle, refreshments, T-shirts, and bumper stickers, participants can purchase bus tickets to go to March 21 statewide
rally, register for March 23 lobby day in Columbus or sign letters to be taken to Ohio legislators, 4 pm, Akron Lesbian-Gay Community Center, 71 N. Adams Street, Akron; 330-253-2220.
"All About Girls” art opening, paintings by Delia King, exploring 30's and 40's humorist illustration of relationships between men and women or women and women, 6 pm, Hi and Dry In, 2207 W. 11th St., in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood, 216-621-6166.
The Hair Ball, social event and hair style exhibition and contest, $25-$35, 9 pm, Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Columbus; 614-292-0330. CONGA with NEON, pool party, Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance with visiting North East Ohio Naturists, Columbus; 614-291-1696.
"Coming Out of Hibearnation” Arktos bears club bar night, 10 pm, the 540 Eagle, 540 Walnut Ave. NW Canton; arktos@hotmail.com or home.neo.lrun.com/arktos/ or 216-651-0611.
Saturday, March 13 to Saturday, April 3
“All About Girls," paintings by Delia King, exploring 30's and 40's humorist illustration of relationships between men and women or women and women, Hi and Dry In, 2207 W. 11th St., in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood, 216-621-6166.
Monday, March 15
Columbiana County AIDS Task Force, 7 pm, Columbiana County Mental Health Dept. Board Room, Columbiana, 330-482-2410.
Wednesday, March 17
CSU celebration of “Equality Begins At Home" by Cleveland State University Gay, Lesbian and Straight Alliance; speakers include Human Rights Campaign National Field Director Donna Red Wing and Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center Director Linda Malicki, noon, University Center Auditorium, northwest corner of Euclid Ave. and E. 22nd St., ground level; 216-687-2277.
Lupe and Paul Swan, two Andy Warhol films, 7 pm, $2-$5, Wexner Center, 1871 N. High St., Columbus; 614-292-0330.
Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance St. Patty's Party, Columbus; 614-291-1696. 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.
Thursday, March 18
Public Rally to kick off Equality Begins at Home (see March 21 listing), Speakers on job discrimination and hate crimes, sponsored by Stonewall Akron, noon, in front of Ocasek Building on S. High., Akron; byrd@raex.com or 330-849-1520.
Friday, March 19
Dragon Leather Club 4th Anniversary, awards ceremony and membership meeting, 6 pm, Plugged Nickel Tavern and Grille, corner of Third and Chestnut, next to Tradewinds; 614-258-7100.
Beautiful Thing, film about two teenage boys in working-class London who fall in love; part of Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent Celebration of Gay and Lesbian Love film series; $2, 7:30 pm, discussion after, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent; Beth 330677-1086 or Kat 330-677-8062.
Twentysomething Self-Defense Workshop with Kung Fu/Wu-Shu martial arts master Johnny Wu, for ages 18-33, 8 pm Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St.; 216-522-1999.
H.I.S. Kings drag king troupe performs, $5, 9 pm, Wall Street nightclub, 144 N. Wall St, Columbus; Qulery@aol.com or Julia Applegate 614-262-3125.
Saturday, March 20
"What Did For Love" Columbus Gay Men's Chorus concert, 8 pm, Weigel Hall, Ohio State University campus, 1871 N. High St.; 614-228-2462 or 800-494-9497.
"Sleeping with the Past," Cincinnati Men's Chorus concert, 8:07 pm, Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts, Jarson-Kaplan theater, corner of 6th and Walnut, downtown Cincinnati; 513-542-2626.
Moonlight Bowl, Cleveland Gay and Lesbian Invitational Fellowship Tournament, raffles, door prizes, music, crazy bowl, $10/three games, shoes $1, doors open 10:30 pm, bowling 11 pm, Ambassador Superior Lanes, 1500 Superior Ave., downtown Cleveland; Bob 216-226-3471 or Blair 330-865-9763.
Iron Eagles colors presentation night, new leather/levi club, leather attire requested, 540 Eagle, 540 Walnut Ave. N.E., Canton; ohiolthr@aol.com or Steve Bogar 330453-8557.
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 on March 21 (see below); 216-522-1999.
Sunday, March 21
Akron Ride to Equality Begins at Home, (see Equality Begins at Home listing below) $15 covers bus trip, movies and snacks for the ride, bus leaves 9 am from the corner of Buchtel and S. High in Akron, travel to Columbus rally, restaurant after and return to Akron in the evening; 330-253-2220.
Cleveland Pride Ride to Equality Begins at Home, (see Equality Begins at Home listing below) $15 covers bus trip, movies and snacks for the ride, leaves 9 am from the Grid nightclub, 1281 W. 9th St., Cleveland, travel to Columbus rally and return to Grid by 8 pm, Cleveland; 216-522-1999.
Equality Begins at Home Ohio rally, to draw attention to violence and discrimination facing lgbt people, information booths open noon to 3 pm, 1 pm rally, musical entertainment before and after rally, Ohio Statehouse, Broad and High Sts., Columbus; travel arrangements available from various Ohio cities, www.rainbowakron.com/ebah, 216-522-1999 in Cleveland, or 888-429-6446 (888-GAY OHIO.) "Sleeping with the Past," Cincinnati Men's Chorus concert, 2:07 pm, Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts, Jarson-Kaplan theater, corner of 6th and Walnut, downtown Cincinnati; 513-542-2626.
"WhatI Did For Love" Columbus Gay Men's Chorus concert, 2:30 pm, Weigel Hall, Ohio State University campus, 1871 N. High St.; 614-228-2462 or 800-494-9497.
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
Wednesday, April 7
Day of Silence Project, www.youth-guard.org/dayofsilence or jmg8r@virginia.edu or David Mariner 202-347-5700.
Saturday, April 10
Sister Friends II: Women Talking to Women About Health, full day of programming on minority women's health, including substance abuse, domestic violence, breast cancer, spiritual health, stress management, Health Museum of Cleveland, 89.11 Euclid Ave.; 216-231-5010.
Sunday, April 11
Celebrate! Cleveland Marriage Expo '99, vendors, information seminars and a fashion show to help same-sex couples plan the perfect union ceremony and prepare for legal issues, sponsored by Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1 pm, Glidden House Hotel, 1901 Ford Dr., University Circle (Cleveland); 216-522-1999. Friday, April 16 through Sunday, April 18 Midwest Trans Institute, regional transgender conference, featuring P-FLAG Transgender Special Outreach Network coordinator Mary Boenke and Intersex Society of North America director Cheryl Chase, Minneapolis, Minn.; info@midwesttransinstitute.org or 651-256-2367 voice/TTY.
Friday, April 23 to Sunday, April 25 Because '99 Midwestern Bisexuality Conference, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, Minnesota;612-822-0127 ext. 503 or because99@hotmail.com. Lesbian Rights Summit, sponsored by National Organization for Women, political strategy, coalition building, skills sharing, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, straight, activists, Washington, D.C.; 202-331-0066 ext. 760 or www.now.org. Midland Spring Regional BWMT Meeting, gathering of Black and White Men Together chapters from 8 states, North Meridian Inn, Indianapolis; 317-634-6100, or Ron 216-939-0887.
Saturday, May 1
6th Annual Cleveland Human Rights Campaign Dinner, with San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, $150-$175, Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom, Cleveland; 440779-6444 or tickets 800-494-8497 (800-494-TIXS).
Sunday, May 2
Columbus AIDS Walk, 4.5 mile walk (with 2 mile optional route), Bicentennial Park, Rich St. at Front St., www.aidswalk-columbus.org or 614-447-5050.
Friday, May 14 to Sunday, May 16
PACT Youngstown 16th Anniversary Celebration, People of All Colors Together, includes Rock and Roll reception, barbecue and banquet, 330-788-5693 or 330799-1756 or 330-534-5904 ext. 3.
Friday, May 21 to Wednesday, May 26
Campfest, music festival for women and girls only; nationally known artists, crafts, workshops, outdoor games, dances, concerts; southeastern Pennsylvania site about 90 minutes southwest of Philadelphia; 609-694-2037 or http:// member.aol.com/campfest or Campfest@aol.com
Wednesday, June 2 to Sunday, June 6
"Be All" international transgender conference, seminars from serious to “just fun," entertainment, Radisson Hotel Cleveland; www.beall.net or host@beall.net or P.O. Box 281, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44222 or 330-923-3413.
Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June 13
13th annual Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament, lesbian and gay bowling, Buckeye Lanes on Lorain Ave., N. Olmsted (Cleveland); Bob 216-226-3471 or Blair 330-865-9763 or Jim 216-252-8933.
Compiled by Dawn E. Leach