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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.

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 and ice cream social, 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

Power Tour: Columbus 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; 614299-7764.

Monday to Friday, August 9-13

Let There Be Peace, vacation Bible school for preschool through adult, (gay and lesbianfriendly church), $2 or $10 per family, babysitting available, Church of the Redeemer United Methodist Church, 2420 S. Taylor

Rd., Cleveland Hts. (Cleveland); 216932-2065.

Tuesday, August 10

Power Tour: Cincinnati 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; 513-651-0040 or 513591-0200.

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, or www.michfest com or 616-757-4766.

Wednesday, August 11

Power Tour: Dayton 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; 937-274-1776.

Donna Summer performs, $37.75-$29.75,

8 pm, Playhouse Square Center State Theatre,

Donna Summer

1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-1515 performs in Cleveland

or Advantix 216-241-6000 or 800-766-6048.

Thursday, August 12

August 11 and in

Blondie performs, $30-37, 8 pm, Playhouse Columbus August 13.

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.

Discussion on Police Harassment, Black and White Men Together chat night, guest facilitator Robert Sheeley, 7:30 pm, LesbianGay Community Center, 1418 W. 29th St. at Detroit, Cleveland; 216-397-2968.

Nude Volleyball, Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance, Columbus; conga1825@aol.com or 614-291-1696.

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 Friday to Sunday, August 20-22

Third Annual Black Pride Weekend, includes cabaret, festival, and beach party picnic, Cleveland; 216-961-3823; hotels: Hamp

ton Inn 800-426-7866 or Sheraton 800321-1090.

A Common Bond, conference for former and current LGBT Jehovah's Witnesses and loved ones, Radisson Barceló Hotel, 2121 P Street NW, Dupont Circle neighborhood, Washington, D.C., Risa 301-864-5168 or RisaGo@aol.com For www.prideny .simplenet.com/cbonddc.

Saturday, August 21

Black Pride Festival, noon to 9 pm, at Edgewater Park upper pavilion, West Blvd. end of Ohio 2 Shoreway, Cleveland; 216961-3681.

GLSEN's Country Adventure, Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network Central Ohio; hot dogs, pop, plates etc. provided; last names A-L bring dessert, M-Z bring side dish; horseshoes, badminton, card tables, bonfire at dusk; 6 pm, a member's home near Pataskala (outside Columbus); RSVP by August 15, 614-253-5033, mailbox 3.

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; 419868-8134.

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 Giuliami, 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, 5:30 pm boarding, 6-8 pm cruise, Celebrations Riverboats, 848 Elm Street, Ludlow, Kentucky; reservations 513-421-2437, riverboat 606-581-0300. Tuesday, August 31

Celebrity T-Shirt Auction Gala, sixth annual event, sponsored by The Court, benefits American Foundation for AIDS Research, $50 or $75 couple, performance of Legends; casino, food, cash bar and silent auction of limited edition autographed T-shirts, 6:30 pm, the Syndicate, Starlight ballroom, 5th St. and Newport; 513-421-2437.

Sunday, September 5

Dancin in the Street Akron, 2nd 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.

Saturday, September 11

Ohio Lesbian Festival, 11th annual event, Kate Clinton, Melanie DeMore, Jazzmyn, Butchies, Alix Dobkin; vendors, workshops, sports and food; $24 advance, $30 gate, 11 am to 11 pm; Frontier Ranch near Kirkersville, off I-70 20 miles east of Columbus; 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.

Saturday, September 18

SRO '99, ninth annual Supporters Reaching Out fundraiser for David's House AIDS service organization serving 20 counties, entertainment, open bar, hors d'oeuvres and desserts, $75 advance, $85 at door, 8 pm to midnight, Maumee Valley Country Day School, parking across street at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 5025 Glendale Ave., Toledo; 419-243-7400 Mastercard and Visa accepted,

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.

Compiled by Dawn E. Leach

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