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October 1, 1999
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
Torch Song Trilogy, starring Harvey Fierstein, free matinee, part of Out in Akron glbt cultural festival, 2 pm, Highland Theater, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330253-2220.
Author Eric Rofes will speak on recent changes in gay men's culture and their relationship with AIDS, 5 pm, Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Pan, 216-621-0766 ext. 233.
We're Not in Kansas Anymore Bingo, part of gay bingo series hosted by Dayton drag queens, advance tickets only, benefits AIDS Foundation Miami Valley; 7 pm, Corpus Christi Parish Center Home Ave. at Forest Ave., Dayton, 937-461-2437.
An Evening With Harvey Fierstein, live musical revue comedy with actor Harvey Fierstein, part of Out in Akron glbt cultural festival, $20, 7 pm cash bar, 8 pm show, Highland Theatre, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-253-2220 or tickets 800-494-8497 (800-494-TIXS).
Indoor Swim Party with CONGA, the Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance, 7 pm, Columbus; 614-291-1696, conga1825@aol.com.
Inner Voices, ensemble of Voices of Kentuckiana in concert, $10 benefits Cincinnati Men's Chorus trip to gay and lesbian chorus convention in San Jose, Calif., next year, 8 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, corner of Reading Rd. and Linton St., Cincinnati; 513-751-4178.
Sunday, October 10
Coming Out Service, LGBT members of St. John's Unitarian Church will speak, 11 am, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton (Cincinnati); 513961-1938.
"Taking the Next Step in Coming Out” discussion with Chastity Bono, openly lesbian daughter of Sonny and Cher and former media director of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, followed by book signing, 1 pm, Highland Theatre, 826 West Market St., Akròn; 330-253-2220 or tickets 800-494-8497 (800-494-TIXS).
Lavender Browns Backers party, for Browns-Bengals football game, LGBT Browns fan club, 1 pm, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314 or http://sport.cleveland.com/sport/lavender. Cook Out, benefit for Akron Pride Center, burgers, dogs, and side dishes provided for donation, 4:30 pm, Cocktails nightclub, 1009 South Main St., 330-253-2220.
Cabaret Q, local talent performing live, part of Out in Akron glbt cultural festival, 7:30 pm, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-253-2220.
Monday, October 11
National Coming Out Day.
Leslea Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies, speaks at Kent State University Kiva, 9 pm, a Kent LGBU National Coming Out Week event, Kent, Ohio; 330-672-2068 or lgbu@kent.edu.
Coming Out-reach, Case Western Reserve University Spectrum members will staff a table in Thwing Student Center atrium, 11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-754-1618 or blb8@po.cwru.edu.
Coming Out Day Reading, Mac's Backs Paperbacks, 1820 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights, 7:30 pm; 216-321-2665.
Tuesday, October 12
Come Out and Play, evening at GameWorks interactive game center benefits Stonewall Columbus and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, play against people at similar benefits in Miami and Seattle, $25, $15 for youth 16 and under, 7-10 pm, 165 Easton Town Center, 888-655-6529 for tickets, or 614-299-7764.
A Beacon Against Violence, interfaith gathering to remember victims of violence marks first anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death, sponsored by the Beacon Fellowship, 7:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer Rd., 614-265-1725 or beaconflwshp@juno.com.
Wednesday, October 13
Meet the Candidates Night and Issue 3 update, Greater Cincinnati Stonewall PAC, 7 pm, Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd.; 513-651-2500.
Clambake, benefit for Akron Pride Center, clams and side dishes provided for donation, 4:30 pm, Cocktails nightclub, 1009 South Main St., 330-253-2220.
Queer Christians and Conservatives will Highlights of upcoming weeks
debate, Kent State University Student Center, 7 pm, a Kent LGBU National Coming Out Week event, Kent, Ohio; 330-672-2068 or lgbu@kent.edu.
Thursday, October 14
"Trick or Treatment” Trial Updates, University Hospitals HIV open house, presentation on new treatments, open to anyone HIV positive on in an HIV trial, refreshments after, 6 pm, Bolwell bldg., 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-844-8051.
Bisexual Issues, lecture and workshop given by Robyn Ochs, Kent State University Student Center governance chambers, 6 pm, a Kent LGBUNational Coming Out Week event, Kent, Ohio; 330-672-2068 or lgbu@kent.edu. Bishop Thomas Gumbleton of Detroit, progay advocate in the Catholic church, will speak at Future Church fundraiser, 6 pm, Holiday Inn, Rockside Rd. at I-77, Independence; 216-227-1243, 216-228-0947 or judb@en.com.
Thursday to Sunday, October 14-17
Preaching to the Perverted, “dyke noir" performance artist Holly Hughes' tour of the dark side of democracy, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-631-2727. Peace With Justice Week 8th annual national gathering of peace and justice activists, featuring Rev. Jimmy Creech, Rev. Greg Dell, recording artist Deidre McCalla, People for the American Way's Peter Montgomery; Henderson, Kentucky; 270-826-0281 or paffhaus@paffhaus.org http://
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Friday, October 15
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: http://www.cleveland.com/community/gay Sunday to Sunday, October 17-24
Fantasia Fair Silver Anniversary Jubilee, 25th anniversary transgender week, Provincetown, Massachusetts; 800-648-0364 or http://www.fantasiafair.org/. Thursday to Sunday, October 21-24 Victory Training Institute, leadership skill workshop for gay and lesbian community leaders, Washington, D.C.; Tony Esoldo 202628-9151 or training@victoryfund.org.
Saturday, October 23
Salon de DLGC, Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center's sixth annual gay and lesbian performing and visual arts showcase, $7, 6 pm, Faith United Church of Christ, 200 Delaware Avenue, Dayton; 937-274-1776 or http:// direct.at/DLGC or daytonlgc@aol.com.
Dinner Cruise and Dance aboard the River Queen with national MCC founder Rev. Elder Troy Perry, '50s-'90s music, part of New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church's 25th anniversary celebration; 6:30 pm, Cincinnati, advance tickets only, $50 check to New Spirit MCC, 5501 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati 45224, for payment arrangements 513-661-9090; info 513-681-9090.
Youth Dance Party, with DJ Rob Sherwood, LOBAMA 1846 Coventry Road
food and soft drinks, 7 pm, open to LGBT youth 20 and under only, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6409 Detroit Ave., $5, sponsored by Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center; 216522-1999.
Friday and Saturday, October 15-16
Shirts and Skin, one-person show by performance artist Tim Miller, Thurber Theatre, Drake Union, on Cannon Dr. next to football stadium on Ohio State University campus, Columbus; 614-263-9448.
Friday to Sunday, October 15-17
Drag King Extravaganza, conference and showcase exploring female-to-male gender transformation, Ohio State University, Columbus; 614-262-3125 or http://
www.rascalnut.com/dragkings/
Friday October 15 to Saturday, Nov. 6 Porcelain, play about a young gay Asian man in London on trial for the murder of his lover, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-6838.
Saturday, October 16
13th Annual Hayride, Cleveland Couples Together, $15, 7 pm, Boyert's Farm, Medina; 216-556-5731.
Dance Party and Costume Contest, featuring Rainbow Wranglers line dancing, 7 pm, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6409 Detroit Ave., $19.99 benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 216-522-1999 or www.lgcsc.org. Masquerade Ball, in Kent State University Rockwell Atrium, 8 pm, a Kent LGBU National Coming Out Week event, Kent, Ohio; 330-672-2068 or lgbu@kent.edu.
Sunday, October 17
Out and Out Dayton ventures to the Newport Aquarium, on Third St. off I-75, in Newport, Ky., noon; 937-428-0776 or http://break.at/ outandoutdayton.
Lavender Browns Backers' party, for Browns-Jaguars football game, LGBT Browns fan club, 1 pm, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314 or http:// sport.cleveland.com/sport/lavender.
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Monday, October 25
An Evening with Kathleen Battle, concert benefit for the AIDS Housing Council, 8 pm, Allen Theater in Playhouse Square, Cleveland, tickets $25-150 at 216-231-1111 or 800686-1141.
Saturday, October 30
Absentee Ballot Deadline, applications for absentee ballot in 1999 general election must be received by noon; for information, contact county board of elections, http:// www.ohio.gov/sos/boe.html.
Friday, November 5
Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer headlines a fundraiser for the Dayton Lesbian-Gay Center, 8 pm, Jessie's Celebrity Nightclub, 850 N. Main St., Dayton; tickets $15-35 advance, $18-38 at door; 937-428-0776 Wednesday to Sunday Nov. 10-14
Creating Change, annual GLBT activists' convention sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Oakland Marriott City Center Hotel, Oakland, Calif.; 202-332-6483, ext. 3329, or www.creatingchange.org; hotel 800-228-9290 (ask for NGLTF discount).
Sunday, April 30, 2000
Millenium March on Washington, rally includes mass blessing of same-sex marriages; 202-628-4160.
Saturday, June 24, 2000
Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival, parade steps off from Cleveland State University, festival at Voinovich Park; 216-371-0214, www.clevelandpride.org.
Columbus Pride Parade and Festival, postparade festival at Bicentennial Park; 614299-7764.
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