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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 email 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 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 revue 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 9
Mautner Project Benefit, fundraiser for lesbians with cancer, donation requested, 11 pm, Lydia's 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330-773-3001.
"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.
Holiday Party at the Living Room, 7 pm, food and dancing featuring DJ Robbie Rob, Cleveland Lesbian/Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Ute Lemper in Concert, 8 pm, $16+, Michigan Theater, Liberty Street between Thompson and State, Ann Arbor, Mich., 800-221-1229. Interweave Monthly Salon, 7:30pm, $2 donation requested, Miami Valley Unitarian Fellowship, 2001 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, 937-299-6113.
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.
Auditions for the New Plays Festival, 1-3
Thursday, December 14
Auditions for Red Hen's Gum, 7 pm, ages 1850, three women and two men needed, Loganberry Books, 12633 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216-661-4301.
Friday, December 15
Auditions for Red Hen's Gum, 7 pm, ages 18-50, three women and two men needed, Loganberry Books, 12633 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216661-4301.
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, 330-773-3001. Holiday Party and Board Elections, Lesbian Business Association, 7:30pm, 19 W. Brighton, Clintonville (Columbus), 614-267-3953.
Friday to Sunday, December 15 to 17 When Pigs Fly, a very gay revue 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.
Monday, December 18
The Santaland Diaries, by David Sedaris, presented by Bad Epitaph Theatre, starring Curtis D. Proctor, 8 pm, Tangier Restaurant and Cabaret, 532 W. Market St, Akron, 800826-4437 (800-TANGIER).
Tuesday, December 19
Cleo's Place, jazz show on Dayton public access DATV featuring drag queen Darryl Demure, airing several times.
Friday, December 22
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.
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.
pm, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Highlights of upcoming weeks
Ave, please bring head-shot and résumé, appointments 216-631-2727 ext. 203.
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. Auditions for the New Plays Festival, 7-10 pm, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave, please bring head-shot and résumé, appointments 216-631-2727 x203.
Auditions for Red Hen's Gum, 7 pm, ages 1850, three women and two men needed, Loganberry Books, 12633 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216-661-4301.
Wednesday, December 13
Capital City Volleyball Sign-up Party, 7 pm, Union Station Video Cafe, 630 N. High St, Columbus, 614-228-3740.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Sunday, December 31
New Year's Eve Dinner at Swingos, held by Asians and Friends-Cleveland, RSVP by December 25 at 216-226-8060, 7 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.igloo atstowe.com, iglooatstowe@hotmail.com, 781944-4171 or 603-547-6895.
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.
Compiled by Anthony Glassman
December 8, 2000 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
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