April 30, 1999
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@chrononic.com. Each wear's calen dar 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. 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.
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. Swamp Boogie Queens, the bad girls of blues perform at Harmony Bar and Grill, 9 pm, 3359 Fulton Ave. Cleveland; 216-398-5052
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), 11 am, Bicentennial Park, Rich St. at Front St., www.aidswalkcolumbus.org or 614-447-5050. Monday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 4 "Children in the Next Millennium: Sex, Drugs and HIV/AIDS,” sponsored by Akron Children's Hospital, continuing education credits available, Hilton Hotel Conference Center, 3180 W. Market, Fairlawn; hospital 330-379-8200, hotel 330-867-5000.
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.
AIDS 101 first meeting of support group for newly diagnosed through three years HIV positive, 6 pm, New Hope Alternative Treatment Center, 2012 W. 25th, suite 916; Cleveland; Terrance 216-363-5060.
"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.
Wednesday, May 5
Cleveland Pride planning meeting, 7 pm, Art McDonald room, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-371-0214. Wednesday, May 5 to Sunday, May 9 Herstory of Porn, Annie Sprinkle's solo performance and film diary, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216631-2727.
Thursday, May 6
HIV workshop, presented by Medical College of Toledo and Men of Color Project, 8:50 am to 4:15 pm, Dana Center, Medical College campus; 419-383-4237.
Friday, May 7
Third Annual Prayer Breakfast, Akron AIDS Collaborative, keynote speaker Essence magazine advice columnist Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant, $12, 8 am, Radisson Hotel, 20 West Mill St., downtown Akron; 330869-6967.
CSU Drag and Talent Show, Cleveland State University Gay, Lesbian and Straight Alliance's second annual event; raffle, bake sale and show, $3, 7 pm, University Center Auditorium, northwest corner of Euclid Ave. and E. 22nd St., ground level; 216-687-2277 or latinodancer@hotmail.com.
H.I.S. Kings, drag king troupe performance, ages 18 and over only, $5, 9:30 pm Summit Station, 2210 Summit St., Columbus; 614261-9634 or Julia 614-262-3125
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
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"AIDS and the Lesbian Community," AIDS awareness update, 11 am, Good Samaritan Parish Metropolitan Community Church, 720 W. Delaware Ave., Toledo; 419-244-2124. Rainbow Graduation and Spring Fling, "food and fun provided,” 1 pm, Goodale Park, between Goodale St. at Park St., Columbus Short North area; 614-292-6200.
CONGA Second Anniversary Party, Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance, Columbus location; Conga1825@aol.com or 614-291-1696.
More Light Presbyterians, introduction to organization working for lgbt inclusion in the Presbyterian church, refreshments and discussion, 7 pm, Noble Road Presbyterian Church, 2780 Noble Rd., Cleve. Hts. (Cleveland); 216-382-0660.
Video and Game Night, Maturity Matters group for mature gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgendered persons; bring refreshments and games, 7 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., St., Dayton; 937228-4031.
Ta Da! Dinner No. 13, murder mystery dinner for eight men and eight women at a Cleveland Warehouse District home, costumes encouraged, no alcohol, $35, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 8 pm; 216522-1999.
Sunday, May 9
Deanna Jaworski concert, openly lesbian Christian evangelist, 6:30 pm, Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church, 10034 Lorain Ave., Cleveland; 216-651-0129. Month of Memories benefit for the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. nonprofit lesbian and gay philanthropy organization, Twist night club, 11633 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland; 216476-0820.
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, May 12
Live Homosexual Acts. Ohio State University B-GALA members will demonstrate "homosexual acts" such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, sunbathing, reading and napping, OSU campus Oval, College Rd. at 17th St., Columbus; bgala@osu.edu or 614292-6200.
Friday, May 14
Deaf GLBT group first meeting, group to meet every second Friday, hearing partners and friends welcome, 7 pm, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; Hsliter461@aol.com or 216-522-1999. 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 330-799-1756 or 330-534-5904 ext. 3.
Saturday, May 15
Candlelight Vigil for AIDS, memorial for people with AIDS followed by candlelight march, 8 pm, Akron Health Dept. auditorium, 177 S. Broadway, Akron; 330-375-2159. Out in Columbus Awards, door prizes and special guests, $40 table reservation, benefits Columbus AIDS Task Force, 9 pm, Axis nightclub, 775 N. High St., Short North; www.outincolumbus.com or 614-799-8693.
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
GenderPAC 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.
Friday, June 4 to Sunday, June 6
South East Michigan Pride, Detroit, 248443-5029.
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.
Saturday, June 12
Pride Cruise on the Goodtime III, sponsored by Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament, $18 advance $20 at boat, 7 pm boarding, boat leaves 7:30 pm from E. 9th St. Pier, Cleveland; GIFTCRUISE@aol.com or 216-749-2152 or 330-689-0274or Jim 216-252-8933.
Decked Out '99 dinner dance fundraiser on the Willis B. Boyer lake freighter museum moored on the Maumee River, off International Park, Toledo; 419-292-1524 or fripro@glasscity.net.
Columbus AIDS Walk is on Sunday, May 2.
Saturday, June 19
LEEANN MCGUIRE
"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. Sunday, July 18 to Sunday, July 25
19th Annual BWMT Convention, National Association of Black and White Men Together, $125-$150, Philadelphia, Penn.; 610277-6595 or 800-521-2063 or naconv1999@aol.com or http:// members.aol.com/NaConv1999, hotel 215561-7500, ask for convention rate.
Compiled by Dawn E. Leach
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