GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE December 1, 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, 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.

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 x 106. 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.

Reflecting on LGBT Participation, an analysis of Election 2000 featuring Professor Kenneth Sherrill of CUNY, sponsored by Stonewall Democrats of Cleveland, 6 pm, Cleveland Gay and Lesbian Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216647-7437 or ps7836@yahoo.com.

Zygote Press Holiday Sale, featuring preliminary results of Retro/Virus AIDS art project, 7209 St. Clair, Cleveland, 216881-4000.

Clients respond to AIDS through Art, sponsored by Recovery Resources, 12 noon, 1702 W. 28th St, Cleveland, 216-781-9222.

Friday to Sunday, December 1 to 3 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.

Santaland Diaries, By David Sedaris, presented by Bad Epitaph Theater, 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.

Murray Hill Art Walk, featuring over 35 Little Italy-area galleries and shops, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat noon-9 pm, Sun noon-6 pm, Cleveland, 216231-5540.

Saturday, December 2

Dominance and Submission, workshop by Merryl Sloane, $8-$15, 5 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St, Columbus, 614-263-1371, http://

www.greatsexsecretdesires.com. Snowflake Ball, held by Girth and Mirth, 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.

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Pride Center of Greater Youngstown, general membership meeting, 5 pm, The Cedars Restaurant, Commerce St at Hazel, Youngstown, youngstownpride@hotmail

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Short North Holiday Hop, 11 am, Short North area of Columbus, SNBA COLS@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.

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, Tool Shed/Crossover, 1401 W. 29th St. at Detroit Ave, Cleveland, http://hometown.aol.com/ tridentclv/hco00.html, TRIDENTCLV@ aol.com, 216-651-6208. 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 SNToastmasters@aol.com.

Wounded Healers CD Release Party, 9 pm, $5, Lydia's 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330773-3901.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9

"Joy!" holiday concerts opening the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus' 11th season, 8 pm, $10,

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Monday, December 11

Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, LGBT personal, social, and business networking organization, Cleveland, 216-556-0576 for reservations.

Barrel Fever by David Sedaris to be discussed at 10% Book Group, 8 pm, Cleveland LesbianGay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-577-1514. Insight Holiday Dinner Meeting, Clevelandarea LGB newtorking organization, 216556-0576 for information and reservations.

Friday, December 15

Singles' Happy Hour Mixer, 5:30 pm, complimentary beverages and snacks, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216651-5428.

Anne E. DeChant in concert, 10 pm, $5, Lydia's 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330773-3001.

Holiday Party and Board Elections, Lesbian Business Association, 7:30 pm, 19 W. Brighton, Clintonville (Columbus), 614-267-3953.

Friday to Sunday, December 15 to 17

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.

The Santaland Diaries, by David Sedaris, presented by Bad Epitaph Theater Co., 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 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.

King Avenue United Methodist Church, Highlights of upcoming weeks

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 I.D.,$8/children, Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-521-2540.

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.

Sunday, December 10

Hike the Riding Run with Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, meet at Everett Road Covered Bridge, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, for directions call 216-556-4832 or Clevelandoutdrs@aol.com.

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

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. Wednesday to Sunday, Feb. 7-11, 2001

Winter Rendezvous, held by International Gay and Lesbian-Outdoor Organizations (IGLOO), $70 before Dec. 31, $85 after Dec. 31, Stowe, Vermont, http:// www.iglooatstowe.com, iglooatstowe @hotmail.com, 781-944-4171 or 603547-6895.

Friday to Sunday, Feb. 16 to 19, 2001 True Spirit Conference, presented by American Boyz, conference of female-to-male transsexuals, Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington D.C., 800-242-1140 or 202-842-1300.

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