April 23, 1999
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
charlie'scalendar
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, April 22 to Friday, May 14
Pageant, off-Broadway play, drag send-up of beauty competitions, $18, Out on Main restaurant, 122 West Main Street, Columbus; 614-263-9448.
Friday, April 23
Love is the Devil, film about gay artist Francis Bacon and his destructive relationship with his lover, presented by Ohio State University Office of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Student Services, 7 pm, Wexner Center, N. High St. at 15th Ave., Columbus; 614-292-3535. Transgender Support Grouporganizational meeting and potluck dinner, open to all interested individuals, 7 pm, Pride Center, 71 North Adams St., Akron; www.rainbowakron.com/aapc/ or 330-253-2220.
Month of Memories benefit for NOCI, the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. nonprofit lesbian and gay philanthropy organization, Code Blue, 1946 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; 216-476-0820.
Women's Coffee House, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, music by "Honest Opinion," women only, alcohol free, $5 donation 7 pm, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14th St., Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood, 216-522-1999.
Month of Memories benefit for the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. nonprofit lesbian and gay philanthropy organization, Rec Room night club, 15320 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland; 216476-0820.
Swamp Boogie Queens perform live, $5 cover, 5¢ Decision bar, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314.
Sunday, April 25
Ta Da! Dinner No. 12, dinner and a movie for 5 at a near-west side Cleveland home, no smoking, $35, benefits Cleveland LesbianGay Center, 5 pm; 216-522-1999.
A Day to Remember, AIDS fundraiser drag show hosted by Ginger Manchester, silent auction, $10 show, $25 with dinner, 7 pm
Saturday, May 1
Human Rights Campaign Dinner, sixth annual Cleveland event 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. Month of Memories benefit for the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. nonprofit lesbian and gay philanthropy organization, Adam Street night club, 77 N. Main St., Akron; 216-476-0820.
Sunday, May 2
Walking Back Up Depot Street, reading by author Minnie Bruce Pratt, 4 pm, An Open Book, 761 N. High, Columbus; Carrie or Michael 614-291-0080.
Columbus AIDS Walk, 4.5 mile walk (with 2 mile optional route), Bicentennial Park, Rich St. at Front St., www.aidswalkcolumbus.org or 614-447-5050.
social, 8 pm dinner, 10 pm show, U4ia night Highlights of upcoming weeks
club, 10630 Berea Rd., Cleveland; 216631-7111.
Monday, April 26
Gray Pride East Side Meeting,organizational discussion and potluck, 5:30 pm First Unitarian Universalist Church, 21600 Shaker Blvd. at Belvoir, Cleveland; 216-791-8039 ext. 328, or graypride @juno.com.
Monday, April 26 to Sunday, May 2
PrideFest America, summit for gay rights organizations and advocates, 64 national and regional groups participating, Philadelphia, www.pridefest.org or 800-990-3378 (800990-FEST).
Tuesday, April 27
Mayoral candidate Michael Coleman, political fundraiser dinner sponsored by Central Ohio Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club, $25, 5:30 pm, Out on Main restaurant, 122 West Main Street, Columbus; 614265-7444.
Author Minnie Bruce Pratt will read from her new book at An Open Book on May 2.
Friday, April 23 to Sunday, April 25
Midwest Bisexuality Conference, Because '99, A Uniting Supporting Experience, 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 Regional BWMT Meeting, spring gathering of Black and White Men Together chapters from eight states, North Meridian Inn, Indianapolis; 317-634-6100, or Ron 216939-0887.
Saturday, April 24
Fabulous Rummage and Bake Sale, Liberation United Church of Christ, lunch items available for sale, 9 am to 2 pm, 13714 Madison Ave., Lakewood (Cleveland); 216521-5556.
Sexual Health Info Line Open House, bondage demo, homemade sex toy workshop, auction, raffle, $5, 8 pm to 11 pm, at a play space in Columbus; 614-262-3556.
Akron Pride Center Potluck and Party, open to members, guests and non-members, volunteers will be honored, 7 pm, Pride Center, 71 North Adams St. Akron; www.rainbowakron.com/aapc/ or 330-253-2220.
Wednesday, April 28
Like it Is, film presented by Ohio State University Office of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Student Services, 7 pm, Wexner Center, N. High St. at 15th Ave., Columbus; 614-292-3535.
Marsha Stevens concert, openly lesbian gospel singer, 7 pm, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 North Arlington St., Akron; 330-497-1203. Month of Memories benefit for the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. nonprofit lesbian and gay philanthropy organization, U4ia night club, 10630 Berea Rd., Cleveland; 216-476-0820.
Thursday, April 29
"Safe Schools: It's the Law," with Heather Sawyer of the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund discussing issues of legal concern for teachers, administrators and social workers, free, sponsored by Safe Schools Are For Everyone, 5 pm, Cleveland State University International Conference Center, University Center, Euclid Ave. at East 22nd St.; 216-522-1999.
T-shirts for T-cells at the Terrace Club, celebrity T-shirt auction with Christie Alomar, wife of Cleveland catcher Sandy Alomar, benefits AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, $50, 6 pm, the Terrace Club at Jacobs Field, 2401 Ontario St., downtown Cleveland; 216621-0766.
Friday, April 30
Marsha Stevens concert, openly lesbian gospel singer, 7 pm, Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church, 10034 Lorain Ave., Cleveland; 216-651-0129.
Walking Back Up Depot Street, reading by author Minnie Bruce Pratt, 8 pm, Crazy Ladies Bookstore, 4039 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati; Laura at 513-541-4198.
Month of Memories benefit for the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. nonprofit lesbian and gay philanthropy organization, Rudy's night club, 2032 W. 25th St., Cleveland; 216-476-0820.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: http://www.cleveland.com/community/gay Tuesday, May 4
"Beyond the Comfort Zone" Youngstown State University diversity conference exploring race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender; keynote speaker Coretta Scott King; Kilcawley Center, 330-742-3591. "Planning Your Same-Sex Wedding" first of four-session series on Tuesday nights, Rev. Mary Grigolia facilitator, $50 per couple, 7 pm, Cleveland; registration deadline April 30 216-221-4949.
AIDS 101 first meeting of support group for newly diagnosed through three years HIV+, 6 pm, New Hope Alternative Treatment Ctr., 2012 W. 25th, suite 916; Cleveland; Terrance 216-363-5060.
Friday, May 7
CSU Drag and Talent Show,Cleveland State University Gay, Lesbian and Straight Alliance's second annual event; $2 with student ID, $3 others, 7 pm, University Center Auditorium, northwest corner of Euclid Ave. and E. 22nd St., ground level; 216-687-2277 or latinodancer@hotmail.com.
Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9
GLBT Jews Regional Conference, Sixth Midwest Regional Conference of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.; 612374-8638 or hzuckman@firsttech.com.
Saturday, May 8
Rainbow Graduationand Spring Fling, "food and fun provided," 1 pm, Goodale Park, between Goodale St. and Buttles St., Columbus Short North area; 614-292-6200.
Friday, May 21 to Wednesday, May 26 Campfest, music festival for women and girls only; nationally known artists, crafts, workshops, outdoor games, dances, concerts; in southeastern Pennsylvania; 609-694-2037 or http://member.aol.com/campfest or
Camfest@aol.com.
Sunday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 25
Gender PAC National Lobby Day, fourth national event in Washington, D.C.; Riki Wilchins or Carrie Davis 212-645-1753; or Betsey Gressler 202-332-6483 ext. 3306. 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.
Wednesday, June 9
Cleveland Pride planning meeting, 7 pm, Art McDonald room, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-371-0214. Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June 13
Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament, 13th annual lesbian and gay bowling event, Buckeye Lanes on Lorain Ave. in North. Olmsted (Cleveland); Chris 216-521-2836 or Blair 330-865-9763 or JAngie 330-689-0274 or clvindgift@aol.com.
Thursday June 17 to Sunday, June 20 Gay-Lesbian Aquatic Championships, international competition in swimming, diving, water polo, and others, hosted by the Atlanta Rainbow Trout swim team, Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, http://www.igla99.org or 404-286-6131.
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 11
Garden Party X, annual summer benefit for the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Community Center, Hillbrook Club in Hunting Valley (near Cleveland); 216-522-1999. Canton-Akron Sixth Annual Picnic and Canoe Trip, $15 advance, $20 at gate, benefits 5-CHAPS, 5-County Hygiene and Pantry Services, an AIDS service organization, 10 am, 215 Market St., Canal Fulton Ohio; Mike 330-484-6027, livery 330-854-0727.
Sunday, July 11 to Saturday, July 17
World Jubilee and General Conference of the United Federation of Metropolitan Community Churches (LGBT congregations); workshops, lesbian and gay film festival, children's programs, Los Angeles, Calif.; register by June 1; http://www.ufmcc.com or 310-360-8640.
Sunday, July 18
Dancin' in the Streets, festival to benefit AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, Mall B, downtown Cleveland; 216-621-0766.
Compiled by Dawn E. Leach
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