GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE November 24,2000

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Calendar listings are free! 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.gaypeopleschronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.

Friday, November 24

Short North Toastmasters, speaking development and communication enhancement group, 7:30 pm, Stonewall Center, 1160 N. High St, Columbus, 614-228-0786 or SNToast masters@aol.com.

Gay Short Films Night, from the Atom Films Festival of Short Films, featuring Lost Cause, Queen for a Day, Sunday Afternoon and others, 12 midnight, 1 drink minimum, Strange Brew Restaurant and Coffeehouse, 227 E. Cecil St, Springfield, 937-322-4233.

Friday to Sunday, November 24 to 26

When Pigs Fly, a very gay play by Howard Crabtree, Fri, Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, $18/adult, $16/seniors, $10/student with I.D., $8/children, Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-521-2540.

Sunday, November 26

Hike the Ledges Overlook Trail with Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, meet at Happy Days Visitor Center parking area, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, for directions call 216-556-4832 or Clevelandoutdrs@aol.com. Thanksgiving Party, held by Asians and Friends-Cleveland, 3 pm, $3 members, $6 nonmembers, 4025 Elmwood Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-382-5144.

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Tuesday, November 28

Photography of Tom Ritter, presented by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center for World AIDS Day, 7 pm, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428. Wednesday, November 29

Cincinnati Men's Chorus free concert, 7:30 pm, St. John's United Church of Christ, E. Third St, Dayton, 937-640-3333.

Thursday, November 30

Bad Epitaph Beer-Tasting Benefit, hosted by Western Reserve Brewing Company, 8 pm, $25 single, $40 couple, by reservation only, 216-556-4490, Cleveland.

Great Sex, Secret Desires, workshop for the adventurous run by sex educator Merryl Sloane, $5-$10,7:30 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St, Columbus, 614-263-1371, http://www.greatsexsecretdesires.com. Gay-Lesbian Alzheimer's support group, first meeting facilitated by Jeffrey Mostade, 5:30 pm, Cleveland Alzheimer's Association, 12200 Fairhill Road, 216-721-8457.

Heights Interfaith Memorial Service, an event for World AIDS Day, 7 pm, Temple Emanu El, 2200 S. Green, Cleveland, 216-229-6722. HIV Prevention Update: Men who have sex with men, Centers for Disease Control satellite broadcast, 1 pm, discussion to follow, Red Cross, 3747 Euclid, Cleveland, 216-621-0766 ext 335.

Friday, December 1

World AIDS Day concert, performed by the North Coast Men's Chorus with guest soloist Tina D. Stump, free, 8 pm, Gartner Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Art, 1150 East Blvd, 440-473-8919.

World AIDS Day Event, sponsored by the Portage County AIDS Task Force, featuring AIDS information from Dr. Denise Signs and a concert by New Mount Calvary Church of Ravenna choir, 6:30 pm, American Red Cross, 609 W. Main St, Ravenna, 330-678-3006 or kat@raex.com.

World AIDS Day Gospel Fest, sponsored by the Center for AIDS Research at Case Western Reserve University and the Amen Project, featuring Sabrina Whitley Robinson, Carlton Fellows, the Voices of Koinonia and others, 7 pm, Mt. Zion Fellowship Church, 4265 Northfield Rd, Highland Hills (Cleveland), 216-368-1888 or 440-846-1178.

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World AIDS Day Program, 9:30 am, various events at the Cleveland Health Museum, 8911 Euclid Ave, 216-231-5010.

Shabbat Service and Kaddish, in honor of World AIDS Day, conducted by Rabbi Steve Segar, hosted by Reconstructionist Havurah and Chevrei Tikva, 7:45, College of Jewish Studies, 26500 Shaker Blvd, Cleveland Heights, 216-378-3477.

Organ Concert by Fabian Toledo, a World AIDS Day Event, benefit for National Catholic AIDS Network and AIDS Ministry of the Diocese of Cleveland, 8 pm, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, East 9th St and Superior, 216-696-6525 ext 3920.

World AIDS Day Observance, featuring WLWT anchor Courtis Fuller, 6:30 pm, St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Court Place and York, Newport, Kentucky (Cincinnati), 513-421-2437 or 859-372-6867.

Day Without Art, 8 pm, featuring art dealing with AIDS, St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Court Place and York, Newport, Kentucky (Cincinnati), 513-421-2437 or 859-372-6867.

Tret Fure in concert, 9:00 pm, $10 advance, $12 door, Far Side, 1662 W. Mound St, Columbus, 614-276-5817.

NOCI Christmas Wreath Auction, 10 pm, Rockie's Nite Club, 9208 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-961-3115.

Names Project Quilt displays at many Central Ohio locations mark World AIDS Day, 614276-8769, http://www.names-centralohio.org. World AIDS Day Health Fair, 7:30 am, St. Stephen's Community House, 1500 E. 17th St, Columbus, 614-299-2437 x106.

World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil, with names reading, 5:30 pm, front steps of the Columbus Library Main Branch, 96 S. Grant Ave., to dedicate a name to be read call 614265-8111, 614-299-2437 x106.

Free HIV Testing, sponsored by Columbus AIDS Task Force, 9 am4 pm, SHAC, 1555 Bryden Rd, Columbus, 614-299-2437 x106. World AIDS Day in Toledo, sponsored by AIDS Coalition of Toledo and Northwest Ohio, hosted by Jala Anderson of Channel 13 News, featuring speakers and food, 5:30 pm, COMPASS, 2465 Collingwood Blvd, across from Scott High School, 419-213-4131.

Friday to Sunday, December 1 to 3

Santaland Diaries, By David Sedaris, presented by Bad Epitaph Theater, starring Curtis D. Proctor, Friday and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 7pm, $12, student/senior $8, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave, 216-556-4490 or http://www.badepitaph.org.

Saturday, December 2

Sunday, December 3

Cleveland Center 25th Birthday Party, open to all, 3 pm, free cake and ice cream, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216651-5428.

Healing Service, in honor of World AIDS Day, featuring Names Project quilt panels and AMFAR's AIDS Treatment Directory, 10:30 am, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 95 W. 5th Ave, Columbus, 614-299-2514.

Holiday Chili Open, featuring raffles, entertainment, and an art auction, 5 pm, The Tool Shed/Crossover, 2901 W. 29th St, Cleveland, http://hometown.aol.com/tridentclv/ hco00.html, TRIDENTCLV@aol.com, 216651-6208.

Thursday, December 7

Visiting Mr. Green, a young gay man teaches an older straight man about acceptance and understanding, benefit for Dayton P-FLAG, Dayton Theater Guild, Salem Ave, 937640-3333.

Friday, December 8

Short North Toastmasters, speaking development and communication enhancement group, 7:30 pm, Stonewall Center, 1160 N. High St, Columbus, 614-228-0786 or SNToast masters@aol.com.

Wounded Healers CD Release Party, 9 pm, $5, Lydia's 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330773-3001.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9

“Joy!” holiday concerts opening the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus' 11th season, 8 pm, $10, King Avenue United Methodist Church, Columbus, tickets at Ticketmaster, CAPA box offices, or through Chorus members, http:// www.cgmc.com, 614-228-2462 (228-CGMC). Friday to Sunday, December 8 to 10

When Pigs Fly, a very gay play by Howard Crabtree, Fri, Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, $18/adult, $16/seniors; $10/student with ID:, $8/children, Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-521-2540. ****

Santaland Diaries, by David Sedaris, presented by Bad Epitaph Theater Co., starring Curtis D. Proctor, Friday and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 7 pm, $12, student/senior $8, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave, 216-556-4490 or http://www.badepitaph.org.

Saturday, December 9

Mautner Project Benefit, fundraiser for lesbians with cancer, donation requested, 11 pm, Lydia's 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330773-3001.

Les Be Friends Informational Meeting, new group for single lesbians in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan forming, 5 pm, People Called Women, 3153 Central Ave, Toledo, singlesinfo@accesstoledo.com.

Dominance and Submission, workshop by Highlights of upcoming weeks

Merryl Sloane, $8-$15,5 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St, Columbus, 614-263-1371, http://www.greats

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Snowflake Ball, held by Girth and MirthCleveland, 5 pm, Cleveland Lesbian/Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-556-5137. Tret Fure in concert, Lydia's, 1348 S. Arlington Rd, Akron, 330-773-3001. Christmas Wreath Auction sponsored by NOCI, the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc., 10 pm, Queen of Hearts, 134 Pine Ave SE, Warren, 330-395-1100.

Swamp Boogie Queens in Concert, 9 pm, Harmony Bar and Grille, 3359 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, 216-398-5052.

Pride Center of Greater Youngstown, general membership meeting, 5 pm, The Cedars Restaurant, Commerce St at Hazel, Youngstown, youngstownpride@hotmail.com. Short North Holiday Hop, 11 am, Short North area of Columbus, SNB ACOLS@aol.com.

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3 "Don We Now," kick-off holiday concert of the Cincinnati Men's Chorus' 10th season, Sat 8:07 pm, Sun 2:07 pm, Music Hall, Cincinnati, 513-542-2626, http://www.bigstep.com.

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com Saturday, December 16

"Boys in Toyland," holiday concert by North Coast Men's Chorus, $12/advance, $15/door, 8 pm, Waetjen Auditorium, Music Building, Cleveland State University, 2001 Euclid, 800766-6048 or http://www.tickets.com. Girth and Mirth Christmas Party, 5 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-556-5137.

Holiday Party, featuring the Swamp Boogie Queens, 10pm, $5, The Nickel, 4365 State Rd, Cleveland, 216-661-1314.

Sunday, December 24

Christmas-Chanukah Party, held by Asians and Friends-Cleveland, 9 pm, $3 members, $6 non-members, 5557 Suncrest Court, Parma (Cleveland), 216-749-2399.

Sunday, December 31

New Year's Eve Dinner at Swingos, held by Asians and Friends-Cleveland, RSVP by December 25 at 216-226-8060, 10 pm, 12900 Lake Ave, #1250, Cleveland.

Compiled by Anthony Glassman