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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.gaypeopleschronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week..
Monday to Sunday, May 1 to 7
Pridefest America, symposium and festival with programs on arts, entertainment, civil rights, education, sports and politics, downtown Philadelphia, 800-990-3378 or http:// pridefestamerica.com.
Thursday, May 4
Couples' Happy Hour, sponsored by Cleveland Couples Together, 7 pm, Victory's, 13603 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216-556-5731. 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
Saturday, May 6
Reading by Justin Chin, gay performance poet, and book signing, 7 pm, $5, Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art, 8501 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, 216-421-8671, ext. 44.
Girth and Mirth, general meeting, 6:30 pm, new location, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-556-5137.
Mr. Leather Heart Benefit, to send Bill to Mr. Ohio Drummer competition, 11:30 pm, The Dungeon (below Queen of Hearts), 134 Pine Ave SE, Warren, 330-395-1100.
Rainbow Unity Columbus, monthly meeting for new spiritual support group, 6pm, at a private home, 614-989-0566.
Sunday, May 7
Reading by Justin Chin, gay performance poet, and book signing, 3 pm, free, An Open Book, 761 N. High St, Columbus, 614291-0080.
AIDS Walk Central Ohio, benefits area AIDS service organizations, festival begins 11 am, opening ceremonies 1:30 pm, step off 2 pm at Bicentennial Park, Columbus, 614-447-5050 or http://www.aidswalkcentralohio.org/. Hike the Black River Park with Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, meet at the Day's Dam parking lot, Lorain County, 216-556-4832 for directions, or Clevelandoutdrs@aol.com. New Christian Church, planning meeting for new LGBT church, 7 pm, to be held at a member's home in South Euclid (Cleveland), light refreshments, 216-382-6694.
Tuesday, May 9
Soulforce University, free seminar on civil disobedience, required for people in May 10 demonstration, 7:30 pm, Comfort Inn, 1800 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 918-452-2761, register on-line at http://www.soulforce.org/.
Wednesday, May 10
Guest Speaker, GLSEN Cleveland-Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, 6:30 pm, Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 14502 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-738-7525.
Methodist Convention Demonstration, sponsored by Soulforce University, see listing at May 9, 918-452-2761.
Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13 Zrazy Concert, lesbian jazz duo from Ireland, 9:30 pm, Greenwiche Jazz Club, 2442 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, 513-221-1151.
Feds and Meds, a play about AIDS, 11 pm both nights, 2 pm Saturday matinee, Reality Theatre, 736 N. Pearl Street, Columbus, 614294-7541.
Saturday, May 13
Human Rights Campaign Dinner honoring award recipients Akron and Cleveland PFLAG, 5:30 pm, $150 before April 1, $175 thereafter, Landerhaven Grand Ballroom, 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Hts, (Cleveland), 440-779-6444, or http://www.hrccleveland.org; for tickets 800-494-8497.
Fine Craft Sale, benefit for the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, 11 am, 5050 Boulder Creek, Solon; 440-542-9200 or 216-381— 1438.
"Garden Party," Sing Out Toledo's spring concert, tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door, 3 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, corner of Adams and St. Clair, Toledo, 419-868-8134. AIDS Candlelight Memorial, 7 pm, Courthouse Square, Warren, 330-395-1100. Center's Grand Opening, the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center invited all to its new offices, donations accepted but not required, 2 pm, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Big Night of Big Fun, sponsored by Girth and Highlights of upcoming weeks
Mirth, 10 pm, The Toolshed/Crossover, West 29th St. at Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216556-5137.
Heart to Heart, benefit for Trumbull County Area AIDS Task Force, 11:30 pm, Queen of Hearts bar, 134 Pine Ave SE, Warren, 330395-1100.
Sunday, May 14
"Mothers and Memories," concert by Windsong, Cleveland's feminist choir, features the Moral Chorale from the Womyn's Variety Show, $5, 4 p.m., Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, off Pearl just south of I-71; 216-921-7328. Kite-Flying Picnic, sponsored by Cleveland Couples Together, 11 am, Edgewater Park, east lot near the concession stand, 216556-5731.
Cris Williamson in concert, legendary lesbian singer, 8 pm, Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First Street, Dayton, 513-461-9343.
Rev. Richard Young of Dignity Dayton, preaching at Eternal Joy Church, part of Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, 10:30 am, 1630 East Fifth St, Dayton, 937-228-4031.
Tuesday, May 16
Gray Pride, LGBT senior group, 5:30 pm, Lakewood Senior Center West, 16024 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216791-8039 ext 328.
Friday, May 19
Craft Night, sponsored by Lesbian Business Association, all omen welcom 7:30 pm, LBA Office, 19 W Brighton, Clintonville (Columbus), 614-267-3953.
Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20 Seventeenth Annual Spring Concert, Muse Cincinnati Women's Choir, 8 pm, Friday, New Thought Unity Center, East MacMillian Ave, Cincinnati, 513-221-1118.
Saturday, May 20
"Garden Party," Sing Out Toledo's spring concert, tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door 8 pm, Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 Reynolds Rd, Toledo, 419-868-8134. Twilight Tea in the Garden, sponsored by Cleveland Couples Together, 7 pm, tea and coffee provided, 216-556-5731 for location. Silent Auction and Dance, hosted by New Hope Temple, 7 pm, Akron Area Pride Center, 50 North Adams St, 330-724-8575.
Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21 Celebrating the Body Erotic, two-day workshop for men held by the Body Electric School, $265 for both days, lower rates for those living with special needs, 9 am-7 pm, 216-556-3481 for information, enrollment, and location.
Sunday, May 21
Hike in Headlands Beach State Park with Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, meet on left side of parking lot, Mentor, Ohio; 216556-4832 for directions, or Cleveland outdrs@aol.com.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Thursday, June 1
Edge of 17, showing of coming-out film set in Sandusky, as part of Southeast Michigan PrideFest, 8 pm, $7 advance, $10 door, AMC Abbey Theatres, 32000 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan, 248-547-5878. Friday, June 2
"We Are Not Alone" concert, part of Southeast Michigan PrideFest, 7:30 pm, 248399-7741.
Saturday, June 3
Y2Pride Prom, LGBT youth prom held by PRYSM, 20 and under only, $10 individual tickets, $15 for couples, tickest must be purchased by May 20, 7 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-216-651-5428.
Comedian Marga Gomez, part of Southeast Michigan PrideFest, 8 pm, $15 advance, $20 door, AMC Abbey Theatres, 32000 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan, 248547-5878.
Sunday, June 4
Southeast Michigan PrideFest, main event, noon, $5, Oakland Community College, 739 S. Washington, Royal Oak, Michigan, 248547-5878.
AVOC Pridefest, second annual event benefits AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati, 1 pm, Food Court between Plum and Race Streets, 513-421-2437.
16th Annual Drag Races, to benefit AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati, $40 entrance fee for teams, registration at 3 pm, races at 4 pm, Food Court between Plum and Race Streets, 513-421-2437.
Friday, June 9
A Matter of Pride conference, dealing with issues of concern to LGBTs of all ages, all-day event, $25, Best Western North, 888 DublinGranville Rd, Columbus, 614-291-3639.
Saturday, June 10
Human Rights Campaign Dinner, 6 pm, Al Franken will speak, tickets are $100 to $185 and include HRC membership, Columbus Convention Center, 614-265-7303 or www.hrc-columbus.org.
Lake and River Cruise on the Goodtime III, sponsored by GIFT Bowling Tournament, $20, boarding 7 pm at the East 9th Street Pier, Cleveland, 216-749-2152 or e-mail
Giftcruise2000@aol.com.
Decked Out 2000, Gays and Lesbians United event on the Willis B. Boyer lake freighter museum, moored across the Maumee River from downtown Toledo; sponsors' dinner, $75, at 5:46 pm; dance and fair $15 advance, $20 at the gangplank, 7:30 pm, 800-362-1524.
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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 17
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Dayton Pride, business and non-profit expo followed by dinner and dancing, 5 pm, $26 until May 15, $31 until June 15, Thomato's, 110 North Main Street, Dayton, for information call 937-298-1914.
Tri-State Womonfest, woman-only music festival, 11 am, $12 in advance, $15 at the gate, Cedar Hill Ranch, Dry Ridge, Kentucky, 606-442-5993.
Thursday through Sunday, June 22-25
National Women's Music Festival, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 317-927-9355 or http://www.al.com/wia (that's A and the number 1, not the letter L).
Saturday, June 24
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.
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Dancin' in the Streets, proceeds to benefit AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, $15 advance, $20 at gate, 1 pm, Mall B, Franz Pastorius Blvd. between St. Clair and Lakeside Aves, downtown Cleveland, 216-621-0766 ext 335. Compiled by Anthony Glassman
Windsong
Cleveland's Feminist Chorus
presents our
Spring Concert
Mothers and Memories
Sunday, May 14, 2000 4:00 p.m.
Archwood United Church of Christ 2800 Archwood in Cleveland (W. 25th St. Exit off I-71, south to Archwood)
Sharon Marrell, Conductor
Door Prizes! Carnations for Mothers!
Interpreted for the Hearing Impaired
Suggested Donation $5.00 (More if you can, less if you can't.)