October 8, 1999
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 13
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Stress Reduction Workshop with health educator Rev. Dan Newman, free, 7 pm, New Spirit MCC, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave. (side entrance), Cincinnati; Rev. C.J. Wright 513-681-9090.
Rev. Steven Baines to speak on civil rights legislation based on sexual orientation, sponsored by Gays and Lesbians United, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo; call 419-257-2281 for time.
Thursday, October 14
"Coming Out in Education,” Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network presentation, part of CSU Gay-Lesbian-Straight Alliance coming out week series, noon, University Center room 361, 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-687-2048.
Chastity Bono will speak in Dayton on October 8 and in Akron on October 10.
"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, 6pm, 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 LGBU National 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 Preverted, “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, eighth 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 or http://
www.paffhaus.org>http://www.paffhaus.org. Friday, October 15
"Women on the Rise," evening of comedy, music, and dancing marks 20th anniversary of Hard Hatted Women, includes awards to first women on a worksite or in their union, and 10, 15 and 20 years in their trade, 5:30-11:30 pm, $30, UAW Local 1005 hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd., Brook Park; 216-961-4449.
Youth Dance Party, with DJ Rob Sherwood, 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.
Movie Night, part of CSU Gay-LesbianStraight Alliance coming out week series, 7 pm, University Center Kiva (in basement), 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-687-2048. Families Discussion with Twentysomething social group, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 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; 330672-2068 Igbu@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.
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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.
Lost City Tea Dance, featuring DJ Christian, $10 benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 3 pm, Atlantis night club, 620 Frankfort Ave.; 216-522-1999.
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.
Hiking in the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, sponsored by Cleveland Outdoors new gay outdoors group, 1 pm 216556-4832 or cleveland outdrs@aol.com. 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/. Tuesday, October 19
GLSEN-Central Ohio Coffeehouse Social, 6:30 pm, Basso Bean Coffee House, 691 N. High St., Columbus; GLSENcentralOH @yahoo.com or 614-253-5033.
Wednesday, October 20
Insight monthly dinner meeting, personal, social, and business network for lesbians, gays, and bisexuals, at a Cleveland area restaurant; 216-556-0576.
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@victory fund.org.
Friday, October 22
Gospel Evening, part of New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church's 25th anniversary celebration, special guests and area musicians, 6:30 pm, New Spirit MCC, 5501 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati; 513-681-9090. "Put out the Candles, Pick up the Pens," mark the 1-year anniversary of Matthew Shepard's murder by sending a message to lawmakers to add sexual orientation, gender,
Scott Seomin, entertainment media director of GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, will speak at the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center's annual meeting; also community awards and voting on board members, 3:30 pm, Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, 9606 Euclid Avenue, free, 216-522-1999.
Anniversary Worship Celebration to celebrate 25th anniversary of New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church, with national MCC founder Rev. Elder Troy Perry, 7 pm, 5501 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati; 513681-9090.
disability and gender identity to Ohio's hate Highlights of upcoming weeks
crime law, 6:30 pm, free, Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W. 14 Street, Tremont (Cleveland); 216-522-1999.
Friday October 22 to Saturday, Nov. 6 Stupid Kids, late-night play about two gay teens and the two straight friends they have crushes on, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-6838.
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.
Costume Party, with sloppy joes, cider and snacks, if not in costume bring canned or dry food or hygiene item for Violet's Cupboard; $5 adults $3 children, 7 pm, Akron Pride Center, 71 N. Adams St.; 330-253-2220.
Cocktail Reception and Dinner with Steve Kmetko, gay host of E! Entertainment News, benefits GLAAD and the Flip Foundation; cocktail reception 5 pm, dinner 7 pm; reception only $20, both $100, Out on Main restaurant, 122 E. Main St., Columbus; 614-2249510.
Sunday, October 24
Lavender Browns Backers party, for Browns-Rams football game, LGBT Browns fan club, 1 pm, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314 or http:// sport.cleveland.com/sport/lavender.
Pride at Work, Cincinnati chapter of LGBT group within national AFL-CIO labor union is forming, 3 pm, Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center, 4119 Hamilton Ave., 513-591-0200 or 513-624-6963.
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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
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.
Thursday to Sunday, October 28-31
Healing Our Images of God, interfaith retreat for people with HIV or AIDS at St. Mary of the Springs in Columbus, sponsored by AIDS Service Connection and Spirituality Network, $50 includes lodging and meals; 614-221-7979 or interfaith_retreat (u.yahoo.com.
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.; 202332-6483, ext. 3329. or creatingchange.org; hotel 800-228-9290 (ask for NGLTF discount).
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Millenium March on Washington, picnic and rally, including mass blessing of samesex marriage, sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign and the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches; 202628-4160.
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.
Compiled by Dawn E. Leach and Denny Sampson
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