GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE February 16, 2001
charlie's calendar
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 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, February 16
Fifth Annual Spaghetti Dinner, hosted by the Tri-County AIDS Coalition, 5 pm. $5 adult, $3 6-12 years old, free under 5. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 425 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton, 330-649-0826.
Friday to Sunday, February 16 to 18
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.
Saturday, February 17
Strengthening Our Relationships, workshops on issues in LGBT relationships, 1 pm, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N. Arlington St. Akron, 330-376-8725, UCCPastia aol.com.
University of Toledo Women Rockets vs. Central Michigan University, outing sponsored by Les Be Friends, 7 pm, $6, reservations by February 15, 419-882-8004, 419-824-0920, singlesinfo a accesstoledo.com.
HUGS East Dinner at Imperial Dragon, 5 pm, 8310 Tyler Rd, Mentor, 440-974-8909. Mardi Gras Masquerade, first of the Ta-Da series of dinners in private homes, 8 pm, $35, benefit for the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 216-651-5428 for reservations and directions.
Sunday, February 18
Rocky River Reservation Hike, sponsored by Cleveland Out and About, meet at Rocky River Nature Center, Clevelandoutdrs(@aol.com.
Tuesday, February 20
Freedom to Marry organizational meeting, 7 pm, Stonewall Union, 1160 N. High St, Columbus, 614-299-7764.
Judy Shepard to speak, 7:30 pm, Swasey Chapel, Denison University, Granville (Columbus), 740-587-3102, http://www.denison .edu.
"When the Gays Move into Mr. Roders' Neighborhood," lecture presented by Joe Bertolino and Bil Leipold, including campus climate and the fraternity system in relation to
Meet the Contestants, part of the Mr. Cleve Highlights of upcoming weeks
land Leather Contest, 11 pm, Tool Shed/Crossover, 2901 Detroit Ave, 216-771-7812. Flawless Ball, sponsored by Club 1722, 10pm, $8 before 11 pm, $12 after, Club Center, 8800 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, 216-752-1722 or Tyrese 216-961-9353.
Mardi Gras 2001, benefit for Stonewall Columbus, Cajun-style dinner followed by costume party, party 10 pm, Kelly's City Bar and Grille, 73 E. Gay St, Columbus, 614-221-2323. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23 and 24 "At the Copa," concert by the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, Southern Theatre, Columbus, http://www.cgmc.com, 614-228-2462.
LGBT people, sponsored by Wesleyan Saturday, February 24
University Pride, Benes Room, Ham-Wil Campus Center, Ohio Wesleyan University, 740-368-3196.
Wednesday, February 21
Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, Clevelandarea LGB networking organization, 216556-0576 for information and reservations. Same-Sex Union Discussion, in honor of National Freedom to Marry Day, co-sponsored by the Spiritual Leaders Group, presentation and discussion, 7 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428. Saying What You Mean, Meaning What You Say, communication skills for women in recovery, workshop presented by Women's Outreach for Women, 6:30 pm, 1950 N. 4th St, Columbus, 614-291-3639, WomensOutreach (a.aol.com.
Cleveland Pride Committee, planning for June 16 festival, 7 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Friday, February 23
Dinner and a Movie, sponsored by Les Be Friends, reservations by February 21, reservations, time and location 419-882-8004, 419824-0920, singlesinfo@accesstoledo.com.
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Womyn's Variety Show and Party, sponsored by Oven Productions, doors at 6 pm, 7:30 show, $18, Civic Theatre, 3130 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-7799. Strengthening Our Relationships, workshops on issues in LGBT relationships, 1 pm, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N. Arlington St, Akron, 330-376-8725, UCCPast @aol.com.
Silk in concert, $5, 10 pm, Lydia's, 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330-773-3001.
Mr Cleveland Leather Contest, $3.advance, $5 door, 11 pm, Tool Shed/Crossover, 2901 Detroit Ave, 216-771-7812, tickets also available at Laws Leather, 11112 Clifton Blvd.
Sunday, February 25
Wild Mardi Gras Party, with American Bear model JT, clothing optional, part of proceeds benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, $5,7 pm, Body Language, 11424 Lorain Ave, 216251-3330.
Mardi Gras Party, sponsored by Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 12 noon, New Orleans Jazz Ensemble in concert at 2 pm, 2592 West 14th St, Cleveland, 216-861-7388.
Town Hall Meeting, open to all, 3 pm, $3, reservations required, Western Reserve Historical Society, University Circle Complex, Cleveland, 216-721-5722 ext 412.
Monday, February 26
All God's Children and Bubbeh Lee and Me. video showing and discussion co-sponsored by Chevrei Tikva, 7 pm, Jewish Community Center, 3505 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-382-4000.
Tuesday, February 27
Mardi Gras Pancake Supper, to benefit Lamb of God Anglican Church and Project Open Hand, $5 adults, $3 children under 12, 5:30 pm, 501 E. Broad St, Columbus, 614-252-7288, logeaca(@aol.com.
LGBT Real Estate, presented by Joe Haban II and Brian McGuire, tips and advice for the community, Akron Area Pride Center, 71 N. Adams St, 330-253-2220.
Wednesday, February 28
Ash Wednesday Service, 7:30 pm, Lamb of God Anglican Church, 501 E. Broad St, Columbus, 614-252-7288, logeaca(@aol.com.
Saturday, March 3
Wounded Healers Project in concert, $5, 10pm, Lydia's, 1348S. Arlington, Akron, 330-773-3001.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com Monday, March 5
Joe Santiago, openly gay Ward 14 council candidate speaks at Cleveland Stonewall Democrats meeting, 6:30 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Saturday, March 10
Interweave Coffeehouse, an evening of coffee, conversation and "open mike," free, 7:30 pm, Miami Valley Unitarian Fellowship, 2001 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, 937-299-6113.
Kay Easterday '60s-'70s Dress Party, $5, 10 pm, Lydia's, 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330773-3001.
Arktos Bear Club Bar Night, theme is Reconstruction (Men at Work), 10 pm, The Toolshed/ Crossover, West 29th St at Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 330-784-3565.
Womyn's Chem-Free Dance, music by Cinderella, 7 pm, $8, Unitarian Church, 93 W. Weisheimer, Columbus, tickets 614-675-1175, Metro Video, Coffee Table, Kukalas, http:// www.geocities.com/idjlamb24.
Cincinnati Men's Chorus, with special guests Inner Voices from Louisville, 2 pm, First Unitarian Church, corner of Reading and Linton Rd, Cincinnati, 513-542-2626, http:// www.cmc.bigstep.com.
Saturday, March 31
"Another Opening, Another Show," a selection of Broadway classics presented by the North Coast Men's Chorus, 8 pm, $12 advance, $15 at door, Waetjen Auditorium, Music Building of Cleveland State University, 2001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, http://www.tickets.com or 800766-6048.
Fire & Desire in concert, $5, 10 pm, Lydia's, 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330-773-3001. Rainbow Prom, hosted by the Akron Area Pride Center, 5:30 pm, $40, Oakes Lodge, Chippewa Lake, RSVP by March 1, Gerry 330-724-9817, Joni 330-297-6226, Marnay 330-785-2064, or Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center 216-651-5428. Sunday, April 1
Softball Kick-off Party, sponsored by Columbus Lesbian-Gay Softball Association, for anyone interested in playing, 6 pm, Wall Street Nightclub, 144 N. Wall St, 614-265-7363. Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8
"Standard Time," concert by Cincinnati Men's Chorus, Sat 8:07 pm, Sun 2:07 pm, Music Hall, 513-542-2626, http:// www.bigstep.com.
Wednesday to Saturday, April 18 to 21 Bridges to Tolerance: Confronting Bigotry in Good Medicine, women in medicine conference, national retreat for lesbian physicians and medical students, Paradise Point, San Diego, contact Box 09723, Columbus Ohio 43209, http://www.wimretreat.org, or University of Vermont Office of Continuing Medical Education 802-656-2292.
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