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Calendar listings are freel To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location and contact phone to P.O. Box 5426, Cleveland, Ohio 44101, or fax to 216-631-1052, or e-mail to calendars@chronohio.com. Each week's calendar shows events in the upcoming two weeks, 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 www.gaypeoples chronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
Wednesday to Sunday, March 22 to 26
Convention of the International Foundation for Gender Education and Transgender Health and Wellness Conference, Crystal City Hilton, Arlington, Va. (Washington, D.C.); 610-759-1761.
Friday, March 24
"In the Name of Love," part two of Now That U Know (you have HIV) workshop series, 5 pm, no charge, AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, 2728 Euclid Ave #400, Cleveland, 216621-0766 ext 238.
Friday through Sunday, March 24 to 26
Ohio AIDS Coalition Healing Weekend, open to those HIV positive only, $85 advance, $100 first day of event, Akron YMCA Camp Y-Noah, Clinton, Ohio; 614-444-1683.
The Names Project AIDS Quilt will diplay 136 panels, opening ceremony Friday, 4 pm; Saturday 10 am-10 pm; Sunday, 10 am-6 pm; Kennedy Center Ballroom, Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, 330-569-5181.
"Conversations at the Christopher Street Grille," new gay play, Friday and Saturday, 8 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm; $7, North Canton Playhouse, 525 7th NE, North Canton, Ohio, 330-494-1613.
Saturday, March 25
An Evening with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, 8 pm, sponsored by BlackOut on the Town, $65, payment plan available, Playhouse Square, Cleveland, 216-462-0257 or blkout@hotmail.com.
Dinner with Cleveland Couples Together, 7 pm, Hofbrau Haus, 1400 East 55th St, Cleveland, call for reservations at 216556-5731.
Saturday to Tuesday, March 25-28
AIDS Watch 2000, Washington D.C.; Ohio AIDS Coalition will provide transportation and accomodations for limited number of participants, 614-444-1683.
Sunday, March 26
Academy Awards Gala hosted by comedienne Karen Williams, 8 pm, $35 and $75 donation to benefit AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, Tower City Center English Oak Room, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, 216621-0766 ext 335.
CASE AIDE/RECEPTIONIST The Marion AIDS Task Force is seeking applicants for the position of case aide/receptionist. This position is responsible for covering the office in the case manager's absence, answering phone calls, processing paperwork, data entry, and making referrals.
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Applicants must meet the following requirements:
High School diploma or GED Computer Skills
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•Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Proficient prioritizing and organizational skills
Salary and benefits are negotiable. Applications may be submitted by mail. Deadline for submission is 4-14-00 MARION AIDS TASK FORCE
PO BOX 6002 MARION, OH 43301 Equal Opportunity Employer →
Progressive Dinner, women only event to benefit the Womyn's Land Collective, Egg Moon Farm, 4:30 pm, $25, for location call 216-932-1779 or dss14@po.cwru.edu. Reception and Talk to celebrate new acquisition by leading gay artist, 2:30 pm, no charge, Akron Art Museum, 70 East Market St, Akron, 330-376-9185.
Emmanuel Anniversary Celebration, worship service at 11 am, potluck dinner at 12:30 pm, Emmanuel Fellowship Church of Akron, 60 N Arlington St, Akron, 330-497-1203.
Wednesday, March 29
Lenten Evening Service, 7 pm, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N Arlington St, Akron, 330-497-1203.
Lenten Study Series, 7 pm-8:30 pm, Liberation United Church of Christ, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio, 216-521-5556.
Thursday to Sunday, March 30-April 2
"Conversations at the Christopher Street Grille," new gay play, Thursday and Friday, 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 pm; $7, North Canton Playhouse, 525 7th NE, North Canton, Ohio, 330-494-1613.
Friday, March 31
Gay Prom, sponsored by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Union at Kent, 6 pm, $25 includes
Friday, April 7
"How do you talk to an angel?” prom sponsored by Vision, the LGBT group at Bowling Green State University, 9 pm, $5, Community Suite, Harchman Quad, BGSU, Bowling Green, Ohio, 419-372-0555.
Saturday, April 8
Third Annual Drag and Talent Show, sponsored by the Cleveland State University Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Alliance; 216687-2277.
Queer U, annual intercollegiate conference for Ohio's LGBT college groups, students and campus activists, 9 am, $10, Cleveland State University, 1983 E 24th St, Cleveland, 216-522-1999.
The Wit and Wisdom of Gertrude Stein by Carolyn Cutler, Ph.D, who will speak after a luncheon; noon, cafeteria of the Raintree Center, corner of Cleveland Ave and DublinGranville Rd (Ohio 161), Columbus, 614470-0811 or http://www.hcco.org.
Sunday, April 9
Gay Skating Party, 5-7 pm, $5 admission, $1 skate rental, North Canton Skate Center, 4775 Whipple Ave NW, N. Canton, Ohio, 330484-6027.
dinner, photo packages range from $30-$60, Highlights of upcoming weeks
Student Center Ballroom, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 330-672-2068 or lgbu@kent.edu.
After Hours Party featuring punishment benches, tattoo, and piercing demos, men only, clothing optional, 10 pm-midnight, $5 ($1 goes to Cleveland Lesbian Gay Center), Body Language, 11424 Lorain at West 115th St, Cleveland, 216-251-3330.
"Love Makes a Family" Cincinnati première of photo text exhibit, sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, exhibit will remain in town until April 15 in changing venues,. exhibit sites TBA, 513221-1670.
Saturday, April 1
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" North Coast Men's Chorus concert, 8 p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at door, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University, East 21st St. at Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 440-473-8919.
Daniel Newman Art Exhibit, all of the art is of the male body, Jacobs on the Avenue, 4029 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, 513-591-2100 or dnewman@nkyhealth.org.
Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2 "Leading Men Don't Dance," Broadway favorites, Cincinnati Men's Chorus concert, 2:07 pm and 8:07 pm, Saturday, and 2:07 pm Sunday; tickets $20, $15, and $12, Jarson-Kaplan Theatre, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, 513542-2626.
Sunday, April 2
Hike the Kendall Ski Trail with Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, meet at the Lake Shelter House, 15610 Vaughn Rd, Brecksville, Ohio, 216-556-4832 or Clevelandoutdrs @aol.com.
Monday, April 3
Kevin Jennings, a founder of Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network will speak, 7 pm, Olscamp Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 419372-0555.
Wednesday, April 5
Lenten Evening Service, 7 pm, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N Arlington St, Akron, 330-497-1203.
Lenten Study Series, 7 pm-8:30 pm, Liberation United Church of Christ, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio, 216-521-5556.
Thursday to Saturday, April 6 to 8
"Multiple Voices: Diverse Identities in the Queer Community," 10th Annual Pride Celebration and National LGBT Conference, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, 304-696-6623.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site, www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Monday, April 10
Ragtime Nation Tour Concert to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, silent auction at 7 pm, concert at 8 pm, advance tickets $20, tickets at door $25, Ciao restaurant, Playhouse Square Center, 1515 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, guests enter through Palace Theatre lobby, for tickets 216-241-6000 or 800-766-6048.
Monday to Friday, April 10 through 21
Children and AIDS, special display of the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, daily "Reading of Names" 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Vern Riffe Center lobby, 77 S High St, Columbus, 614-276-8769, or www.Names-Central Ohio.org.
Friday to Sunday, April 14 to 16
Wild, Wild West Roundup, country-western benefit for the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center sponsored by Rainbow Wranglers, weekend package $60, tickets available, 216-961-5817 or http://www.rainbowwranglers.org. Bear Camp, Columbus Ursine Brotherhood .run features Mr. All-Ohio Bear contest, parties, leather events, $50 before March 15, $60 after, Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, 33 Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, 614-253-2905, bearcamp@columbusbears.org, www.columbusbears.org.
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Friday to Sunday, April 21 to 23 12th Gulf Coast Womyn's Festival, $95-$225 sliding scale, Camp Sister Spirit, Ovett, Mississippi, 601-344-1411 sisterspir@aol.com.
Friday, April 28
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P-FLAG National Conference, Parents and Families of Lesbians and Gays, 9 am registration, $250 members, $280 non-members, Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va., info@pflag.org or http://www.pflag.org.
Friday to Sunday, April 28 to 30
Gay Bowling Tournament, Columbus Ohio Midwest Invitational Classic (COMIC), Columbus; 614-251-2263,614-224-1574, or 614443-5399, or http://www.comic-online.org. Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30
Millenium Festival, sponsored by the Millenium March on Washington for Equality, 11 am-8 pm, $5 suggested donation, Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 9th, Washington D.C., 202-776-0100 or http:// www.millenium-productions.net.
Saturday, April 29
Reception and Art Sale, reception 6-9 pm, art sale 8 pm, part of the proceeds to benefit AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati, Jacobs on the Avenue, 4029 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, 513591-2100 or dnewman@nkyhealth.org.
"Fables on Tables" Black-Tie Dinner Dance, sponsored by AIDS Foundation Miami Valley, 7 pm, $200, Ponitz Center, Sinclair Community College, 444 W 3 St, Dayton, 937-461-2437.
Millenium Medical Marijuana March noon rally at Lafayette Park, 3 pm march, 4 pm medical rights rally and concert at Henry Bacon Ball Field, Washington, D.C., 310453-2700.
Youth United-A National Youth Rally, 3 pm-4:30pm, center of DuPont Circle, Washington, D.C., 202-332-9262 Youth United2000@hotmail.com.
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"The Wedding: Now More than Ever," mass same-gender wedding, $25 for couple registration, in front of the Internal Revenue Service Building, Constitution Ave. at 12th St., Washington D.C., 310-360-8640 http:// www.ufmcc.com/wedding1.htm.
"Queer Moon Ball on the Avenue," part of the Millenium Festival, 8 pm, $5, Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 4th, Washington D.C., 202-776-0100 or http://www.milleniumproductions.net
"Equality Rocks" Concert sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign, 6 pm (gates open at 4:30), tickets $35-$1,000, Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, E Capitol and 22nd Sts, NE, Washington D.C., for tickets 800-551-7328, http://www.hrc.org.
"Venus Rising” Dykes' Dance & Cabaret, 9 pm to 3 am, $20 advance and $25 at door, Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle, Washington D.C., 202-728-7565.
Dungeon Dance 2000, a leather-fetish S&M event, 10 pm-4am, $20 in advance, $25 at door, Club Element, 714 6th St NW, Washington D.C., 202-331-4455.
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association conference, 12:30-5 pm, George Washington University, Washington D.C., 415-255-4547 ext 311 or http://www.gmla.org.
Conference on Bisexual Community Activism, sponsored by Bisexual Insurgence, 10:30 am-3 pm, registration cost $25 to $40, 301-891-7428
www.bisexualinsurgence.com.
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Big Bi Bash: party at private residence sponsored by Bisexual Insurgence, 9 pm, $5, 7503 Palmer Lane, Takoma Park, Md. (Washington), 301-891-7428.
Sunday, April 30
Millenium March on Washington, 8 am line up at the Ellipse, 10 am march to rally at the National Mall from noon to 6 pm; free, 202467-8100.
Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6
Second National Conference on Aging in the LGBT Communities: "Out of the ClosetInto the Future: Midlife and Aging in Gay America," sponsored by Senior Action in a Gay Environment, and Ravazzin Center for Social Work Research in Aging, Fordham University, New York City, 212-741-2247 or sageusa@aol.com
Sunday, May 7
AIDS Walk Columbus, benefits AIDS service organizations in central Ohio, starts at Bicentennial Park, Columbus, 614-447-5050 or http://www.aidswalk-columbus.org/. Sunday, June 11 -
Cincinnati Gay Pride Parade, meet at the Gazebo in Burnet Woods at 11 am for rally, parade steps off at noon, ends at Hoffner Park in Northside with community picnic and information fair, 513-389-9182, http:// home.fuse.net/cincypride/ billyg@concentric.net for info and to register
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Saturday, June 24
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Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival, parade steps off from Cleveland State University, festival at Voinovich Park; 216-371-0214, http://www.clevelandpride.org.
Columbus Pride Parade and Festival, postparade festival at Bicentennial Park; 614299-7764.
Compiled by Denny Sampson