July 30, 1999
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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.
Through July 31
Men on the Verge of a His-panic Breakdown, off-Broadway play about seven men coming to terms with their sexuality and race, $15, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9 pm, Out on Main restaurant, upstairs, 122 E. Main St., Columbus; 614-263-9448.
Through August 29
My One and Only, musical by George and Ira Gershwin, Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo at Kelly Ave., Akron; 330-724-9855 or 800-362-4100.
Friday, July 30
Bellflower Benefit Concert, all-day concert featuring amateur and professional bands, performers include Anne E. DeChant, benefits Bellflower Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, 9 am till past midnight, Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-881-6911 or 330225-0837.
Anne E. DeChant Happy Hour Party, $8 includes parking and first drink, 5:30 happy hour, 7:30 performance, Playhouse Square Center State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-348-7910 or summer@ playhousesquare.com.
Evening of the Arts, singers, dancers, poets and other artists; part of BlackOut '99, Cleveland's African American same gender loving community cultural festival; $5, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Cleveland Health Museum, 8911 Euclid Ave.; 216-462-0257 or 888-825-5226, or blkout@hotmail.com. Friday, to Sunday, July 30 to August 1
BlackOut '99 cultural and educational weekend for Cleveland's African American same gender loving community, $25,216-462-0257 or 888-825-5226, or blkout@hotmail.com.
Saturday, July 31
Daddy Bob's Cookie Bake, bring cookies or cookie dough to bake and a covered dish to pass; cookies to be donated to Ohio AIDS Coalition Healing Weekend, 10 am, lasts all day, 1023 Gilsey Ave., Cincinnati; 513921-2152.
The Exchange, third annual cultural and educational conference, part of BlackOut '99, Cleveland's African American same gender loving community cultural festival; $25, 9 am to 3:30 pm, American Red Cross, 3747 Euclid Ave.; 216-462-0257.
The Soiree, social evening; music, food; part of BlackOut '99, Cleveland's African American same gender loving community cultural festival; $15 ($10 with Exchange registration) 7:30 pm to 10pm, Cleveland Health Museum, 8911 Euclid Ave.; 216-462-0257.
Sunday, August 1
Blackout Weekend Picnic, part of BlackOut '99, Cleveland's African American same gender loving community cultural festival; free, noon to dusk, Edgewater Park upper pavilion, at West Blvd. end of Ohio 2 Shoreway; 216462-0257.
Gospel Sing In, 6 pm, Metropolitan Commu-
Thursday to Saturday, August 5-7 The Sticky Fingers of Time, bisexual sci-fi mystery thriller, $5, $4 for students, seniors and members; 7 pm, Wexner Center Film Theater, N. High St. at 15th Ave., Columbus; 614-292-3535.
Sunday, August 8
Gifts of the Holy Spirit Workshop, learn about your God-given gifts, $3 donation requested, 3 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., Dayton; register by August 5, mccdp@juno.com or 937-228-4031. Cleveland-Akron Town Meeting, part of Ohio Power Tour, featuring Human Rights Campaign National Field Director Donna Red Wing and National Promote the Vote Organizer Carlie Steen, to discuss issues affecting GLBT community being addresses in Ohio, 7 pm, Brecksville United Church of Christ, 23 Public Square (near Ohio route 82), Brecksville (Cleveland); 216-522-1999.
Monday, August 9
Columbus Power Tour Town Meeting, featuring Human Rights Campaign National Field Director Donna Red Wing and National Promote the Vote Organizer Carlie Steen, to discuss issues affecting GLBT community being addresses in Ohio, 7:30 pm, Axis nightclub, 775 N. High St., Columbus; 216-522-1999.
Tuesday, August 10
Cincinnati Power Tour Town Meeting, featuring Human Rights Campaign National Field Director Donna Red Wing and National Promote the Vote Organizer Carlie Steen, to discuss issues affecting GLBT community being addresses in Ohio, 7 pm, Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd., Cincinnati; 216-522-1999 or 513-591-0200.
Tuesday to Sunday, August 10-15
Michigan Women's Music Festival, for women born women only; concerts, workshops, crafts, and dances in a primitive camping environment on 650 acres of woodland near Hart, Michigan, 100 miles north of Grand Rapids; We Want the Music Co., Box 22, Walhalla, Mich. 49458, www.michfest.com or 616-757-4766.
Wednesday, August 11
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Dayton Power Tour Town Meeting, featuring Human Rights Campaign National Field Director Donna Red Wing and National Promote the Vote Organizer Carlie Steen, to discuss issues affecting GLBT community being addresses in Ohio, 7 pm, Faith United Church of Christ, 200 Delaware St., Columbus; 216-522-1999.
Donna Summer performs, $37.75-$29.75, 8 pm, Playhouse Square Center State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-1515 or Advantix 216-241-6000 or 800-766-6048.
Thursday, August 12
Blondie performs, $30-37, 8 pm, Playhouse Square Center State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-1515 or Advantix 216-241-6000 or 800-766-6048.
Friday to Sunday, August 13-15
Leather Weekend, clothing optional, Roseland Guest House and Campground, gay owned and operated, caters to gay men, 32 miles south of Wheeling, West Virginia, roseland@rcvideo.com or 304-455-3838.
Saturday, August 14
Out and Out Dayton Tennis Match, LGBT and gay-friendly sports and adventure group, 12 pm, Miami View Park, off Munger Rd. and Alex-Bell, Dayton; http://break.at/ outandoutdayton or 937-428-0776.
Nude Volleyball, Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance, Columbus; conga1825@aol.com or 614-291-1696.
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228-4031.
Tuesday, August 3
Women's Safety Workshop, first of five sessions (the next four are Thursdays in August), course on mental, physical and emotional skills for deterring violence, lesbiansupportive environment, scholarships and discounts available, Impact Safety Programs, Columbus; registration 614-238-0450.
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For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: http://www.cleveland.com/community/gay
Friday to Sunday, August 20-22
Third Annual Black Pride Weekend, includes cabaret, festival, and beach party picnic, Cleveland, 216-961-3823; hotels: Hampton Inn 800-426-7866 or Sheraton 800-321-1090.
Sunday, August 22
Toledo Unity Picnic, hosted by Sing Out Toledo!; music, swimming, volleyball, euchre, and more, meat and soft drinks provided, bring side dish to share, $8 advance at Toledo bars, $10 gate; 11 am to 8 pm, Woodland Acres, 1507 Sterns Rd., Temperance; 419-868-8134. Heritage Picnic and Beach Party, part of Black Pride weekend, noon to 9 pm, Euclid Beach Park, E. 152nd St. exit of I-90 east, Cleveland; 216-961-3681.
Out and Out Picnic and Canoe Trip on the Little Miami River, LGBT and gay-friendly sports and adventure group, $13.50, 3-5 hour trip, meet 12 pm at Old Mill Base, exit 36 Wilmington Rd. off of I-71, Dayton; http:// break.at/outandoutdayton or 937-428-0776. The Living Room Tenth Anniversary, dropin center for people with HIV; BBQ, music, magician Eric Brouman; free, 1 pm, 1410 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-522-1998.
Friday to Sunday, August 27-29
Liberty For All, Log Cabin gay Republicans club conference, keynote address by New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, New York City; or 202-347-5306 ext. 12 http:// www.lcr.org, click "conventions."
Sunday, August 29
Tri-County AIDS Coalition AIDS Walk, walk, picnic, drag baseball, Stadium Park, Canton; 330-456-8622.
Rollin' on the River, river cruise to benefit AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati and AIDS Volunteers of Northern Kentucky, $20, entertainment, cash bar and food, 6-8:30 pm, Celebrations Riverboats, 848 Elm Street, Ludlow, Kentucky; reservations 513-421-2437, riverboat 606-581-0300.
Sunday, September 5
Dancin in the Street Akron, second annual event, $5, benefits Violet's Cupboard, DJ Dan of Babylon and DJ Doug of Interbelt, 1 pm to 11 pm, on Canal St. behind Interbelt nightclub (70 N. Howard St.), Akron, Jeff 330253-5700 or Jackie 330-375-2159.
Friday to Sunday, September 10-12 Ohio Leather Fest '99, workshops and demonstrations on consensual sadomasochism, parties, vendors, Cleveland; http:// www.ohioleatherfest.com info@ohioleatherfest.com or 440-835-6946. Saturday, September 11
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Ohio Lesbian Festival, 11th annual event features over 60 booths, workshops, sports and food at Frontier Ranch near Kirkersville, off I-70 20 miles east of Columbus; 11 am to 11 pm; $24 advance, $30 gate, send check with SASE to LBA Festival, Box 82086, Columbus 43202, or 614-267-3953, 614294-6034 or jhbirkhoff@juno.com.
Sunday, September 12
NOCI We Are Family Picnic, 21st annual benefit for Northern Ohio Coalition's funding of gay and AIDS programs, 11 am to dark, Wildwood Lake, 11200 East River Rd. just south of Sprague Rd. in Columbia Station (Olmsted Falls, near Cleveland); 216781-6624.
Thursday to Sunday, September 16-19 National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association conference, Atlanta, Ga.
NLGJAohio@aol.com.
Sunday, September 19
AIDS Walk Cleveland, ninth annual pledge walk benefits ten agencies, 5-kilometer route (shorter than previous years) begins and ends at Edgewater Park, 9 am registration, 11 am step-off; for pledge info call 440-735-9255. Friday, September 24
Pride Night at Kings Island, third annual event, amusement park north of Cincinnati on Interstate 71 will be open only to those buying tickets through the Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center or other gay and lesbian centers in Ohio; rides, live performers, food, 5 pm open, 11 pm fireworks; 513-591-0200.
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