MARCH 26, 1999 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, 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 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.
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. Thursday, March 25
SSAFE Night Out at the Cleveland International Film Festival, 10% Cinema film Get Real, followed by party at the Hard Rock Café, $25, benefits Safe Schools Are For Everyone, 7:15 pm, Cleveland; tickets 216-522-1999.
Friday, March 26
The Celluloid Closet, film chronicling 40 years of gay and lesbian images in Hollywood, narrated by Lily Tomlin; 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. Auditions for Mandance safer sex strippers contest and volunteer recruitment for Mansize gay, bi and men-who-have-sex-with-men project of AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, 10:30 pm, Leather Stallion Saloon, 2205 St. Clair at 21st St., Cleveland; Pan or Nancy 216-621-0766.
Saturday, March 27
"Bridging the Class Chasm” diversity workshop and ethnic luncheon, speaker Rev. C. Nozomi Ikuta, participants invited to bring ethnic dish to share, 9:30 am, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave., 216-749-4295. Women's Coffeehouse featuring music of Dorothy's Wish, $5 donation, women-only, alcohol free, 7 pm, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14 St., Tremont (Cleveland). 216522-1999.
Trident International-Cleveland Spring Break Bar Night, 9 pm, Leather Stallion Saloon, 2205 St. Clair at 21st St., Cleveland; Fabián 216-651-0518. Auditions for Mandance safer sex strippers contest and volunteer recruitment for Mansize gay, bi and men who have sex with men project of Cleveland AIDS Taskforce, 10 pm, MJ's nightclub, 11633 Lorain Ave., Cleveland; Pan or Nancy 216-621-0766.
Volunteer Recruitment for Mansize gay, bi and men who have sex with men project of Cleveland AIDS Taskforce, 10 pm to 2 am, Oasis nightclub, 2909 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; John, Nancy or Pan, 216-621-0766.
Sunday, March 28
Annual Welcoming Congregation Sunday, with Jen Kruger from the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 10:30 am, Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church, Center Middle School, corner of Pearl and Ohio Route 82, Strongsville; 330-816-1686. Columbus Lesbian Gay Softball Association Kick Off Party, for anyone interested in playing in 1999 season, 6 pm, Wall Street Nightclub, 144 N. Wall St., Columbus; 614-470-0070.
Auditions for Mandance safer sex strippers contest and volunteer recruitment for Mansize gay, bi and men who have sex with men project of Cleveland AIDS Taskforce, 9:30 pm to midnight, Rockies nightclub, 9208 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; Pan or Nancy 216-621-0766.
Thursday, April 1
B'Nai Emeth Passover Seder, $25 one adult, $45 couple, $10 child, limited seating, 6 pm, Fireside room, West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River (Cleveland); 216-961-5615.
16th Annual Community Seder, Chevrei Tikva synagogue serving Cleveland's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community and friends, $25 members, $30 nonmembers, 6 pm doors open, 6:30 pm seder, Fairmount Temple, 23727 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland; 216-932-5551.
NOCI Open House, Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. grand opening of new offices, 7-10 pm, 1406 West 29th St., Cleveland; 216-941-7825.
Friday, April 2
Twentysomething Coming Out Workshop, group for ages 18-33, 8 pm Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St.; 216-522-1999.
Saturday, April 3
Ta Da! Dinner No. 4, Tex-Mex and margaritas for 12 at a Lakewood home, $35, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6 pm; 216-522-1999.
Ta Da! Dinner No. 5, black tie formal cocktail party for 30 at a Tillman Park home, $35, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 7 pm; 216-522-1999.
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
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, 8911 Euclid Ave.; 216-231-5010.
Akron Area Pride Collective Party Mixer, open to members, guests and nonmembers, 7 pm, Pride Center, 71 North Adams St., Akron; www.rainbow-akron.com/ aapc/ or 330-253-2220.
"Oscar Meets Tony," North Coast Men's Chorus concert of Academy and Tony Awardwinning music, $12 advance, $15 at door, 8 pm, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University music building, 2001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 440-473-8919 or Advantix 216-241-6000 ask for "stage and screen" tickets.
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. Thursday, April 15
Sport and Recreation Expo '99, sponsored by Team Columbus lesbian and gay athletic network, information, entertainment, vendors and athletic activities, 7-11 pm. YWCA, downtown Columbus; 614-265-7363 box 11.
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.
Rainbow Wranglers Annual Spring Round-Up, gay country-western social dance group, at various Cleveland locations; http://members.aol.com/roundup99 or 216-961-5817.
Spring Fling Volleyball Tournament, North American Gay Volleyball Association, 26 teams expected from around the eastern half of the U.S. and Canada, Cleveland State University; dcrumbl(@aol.com or http://members.aol.com/clevediva/page/ index.htm or 216-531-5453.
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
Sixth Annual Cleveland Human Rights Campaign Dinner, with San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, $150-$175, 5:30 pm cocktails followed by dinner and speakers, Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom, 24 Public Square, Cleveland; 440-779-6444. 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. Saturday, June 19
"Peace, Love, Pride” Cleveland Pride march and festival; 216-371-0214. Sunday, June 20
Charleston, West Virginia Pride march and festival; 304-746-7765. Sunday, June 27
Columbus Pride march and Pride Holiday festival, 614-299-7764. Sunday, July 18
AIDS Walk Akron, walk and 5K run to raise money for AIDS service organizations, Cascade Plaza, downtown Akron; 330-375-2000.
Dancin' in the Streets, festival to benefit AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland; 216-621-0766. Compiled by Dawn E. Leach
The Heart of Au♡n Antique Show
Sunday, March 28 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Tom's Country Place
3442 Stoney Ridge (Rte. 611), Avon, Ohio
Just 19 Miles West of Cleveland at Exit 151 off of I-90 General Admission: $3.00 Door Prizes Awarded Every Hour Free Parking Delicious Food Selection Catered
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For More Information Call (440) 934-3131 or (440) 934-6366
Sunday, April 11
Vendors
Caterers,
■ financial planners places of worship
■legal issues
■ & more!
Legal issues for
same-sex couples Financial planning together
*Commitment cer emony planning
Don TimiSS OUT One of
a kind fashion show
60 Quality Dealers
Come for
the Show then Visit the Shops
Sponsored by the 15 shops with over 100 dealers located in the historic French Creek Dinct of Avon
The Lesbian/Gay Community Service Center of Greater Cleveland is pleased to present
Celebrate!
Cleveland Marriage Expo '99 Sunday, April 11 1pm to 5pm
Glidden House Hotel, 1901 Ford Drive (University Circle)
The only event in Ohio that provides all the information gay and lesbian couples need to plan a perfect life together.
-sponsored by:
and couples' registry
Free & open to the public! Vendor opportunities still available Call (216)522-1999 for details
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