GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE March 30, 2001
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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.
Tuesday to Sunday, March 27-April 1
The Vagina Monologues, written by lesbian playwright Eve Ensler, 8 pm, Sunday 7 pm, Thurber Theatre, Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr, Columbus, 614-292-3535, http:// www.wexarts.org.
Thursday to Sunday, March 29-April 1 The Cripple of Inishmaan, 8 pm, 2:30 Sunday, $11-$18, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-3396, http:// www.dobama.org, dobama@dobama.org. Friday, March 30
Soap Scum: The Next Generation, improv soap opera spoof, 11 pm, $5, Dobama's Night Kitchen, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-3396, http://www.dobama.org, dobama@dobama.org.
Out Loud Comedy, featuring Kate Clinton, 8 pm, Southern Theatre, Columbus, tickets available at Ticketmaster or 614-431-3600.
Thomas Glave reading, author of Whose Song?, 7:30 pm, Mac's Backs, 1820 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-2665.
Saturday, March 31
Columbus (the band) in concert, $5, 9 pm, proceeds to benefit Stonewall Columbus, The Far Side, 1662 W. Mound St, Columbus, 614276-5817.
"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.
Rainbow Prom, hosted by the Akron Area Pride Center, 5:30 pm, $40, Oakes Lodge, Chippewa Lake, RSVP by March 1, Gerry 330724-9817, Joni 330-297-6226, Marnay 330785-2064, or Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center 216-651-5428.
Lucie Blue Tremblay and Donna Mogavero in concert, to benefit Lesbian Health News, 8 pm, $10 students, $15 advanced sales, $20 door, Ohio Union Conference Theater, Ohio State University, Columbus, 614-481-7656, LHNews@aol.com.
Organ Grinder's Ball, Cleveland's largest fetish ball, 10pm, Metropolis, 2325 Elm, in the Flats, Cleveland, tickets 216-241-5555, http:// www.ticketmaster.com, part of proceeds to benefit AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, 216621-0766.
Law and Order: Special Improv Unit, spoof of the television show, 11 pm, $5, Dobama's Night Kitchen, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-3396, http://www.dobama. org, dobama@dobama.org.
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH SERVICES
NE Ohio Youth Leadership Summit, sponsored by North Olmsted High School Spectrum, free, includes lunch, adult advisors must be accompanied by students, Rocky River (Cleveland), Judy Maruszan at the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center: 216-651-5428: Spectrum advisor Susan Meara: no_spectrum @hotmail.com.
Women's games night/HIV testing drive, 7 pm, held by Women's Outreach for Women in association with the Columbus Health Department, all women tested qualify for a grand prize drawing, 1950-H N. Fourth St, Columbus, 614-291-3639, womensoutreach@aol.com. Sunday, April 1
Lucy Blue Tremblay in Concert, 8 pm, Canal St. Tavern, 308 E. 1st St., Dayton, 937461-9343.
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. Soap Scum: The Next Generation, improv soap opera spoof, 8 pm, $5, Dobama's Night Kitchen, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-3396, http://www.dobama.org, dobama@dobama.org.
Boston Mills to Red Lock Hike, sponsored by Out and About Cleveland, 1 pm, 216-556-4832, clevelandoutdrs@aol.com.
Brown Bag Lunch, discussing prayer and music, sponsored by the Christian Education Committee of Liberation UCC, 12 noon, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216228-9683.
Monday, April 2
Self-Defense for LGBT People, first of five weekly classes, sponsored by Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization and the Rape Education and Prevention Program at OSU, 7 pm, Gray H, Ohio Union, OSU, please register before classes begin, Rebecca Gurney at BRAVO 614-268-9622, Deborah Schipper at REPP 614-292-0479.
Wednesday, April 4
Massage workshop for women, part of Women's Outreach for Women and Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization workshop series "Survival Strategies for Strong Women," 6:30 pm, free, childcare available with advance registration, space is limited, 1950-HN. Fourth St, Columbus, 614-291-3639, womensoutreach @aol.com.
Thursday, April 5
Open Doors, first meeting for LGBT people with chronic mental illness, group will meet first and third Thursdays of the month, 6 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Thursday to Saturday, April 5 to 7
The Cripple of Inishmaan, 8 pm, 4 pm Saturday, $11-$18, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-3396, http:// www.dobama.org, dobama@dobama.org.
Friday to Sunday, April 6 to 8
Rainbow Wranglers Round-Up, The Wild West Show, 10th annual benefit for Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, weekend package $60, for list of events http://www.rainbow wranglers.org, 216-961-5817.
Saturday, April 7
Healing Day, sponsored by the Living Room and the Cleveland chapter of the Ohio AIDS Coalition, free information, support, and community-building day for people living with HIV, pre-registration preferred, held at the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-6466.
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Spirit House, evening of live music and refreshments, featuring Without Walls and Shield of Faith, free, 8 pm, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216-671-4526. Saturday & 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.
Sunday, April 8
Meet Mr. TriState Leather, 2:30 pm, proceeds to benefit Columbus AIDS Task Force, sponsored by the National Leather Association, Stonewall Union, 1160 N. High St, Columbus, 614-430-4406. Palm Sunday Service, 11 am, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N. Arlington St, Akron, 330-376-8725, UCCPast@aol.com.
Monday, April 9
Lucy Blue Tremblay plays in Columbus March 31 and in Dayton April 1.
Working Parts by Lucy Ann Bledsoe, to be discussed in the 10% Book Club, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Wednesday, April 11
HIV/AIDS Community Seder, to benefit Jewish Family Service Association's HIV and AIDS programs, 6:30 pm, Park Synagogue, Cleveland Heights, 216-292-3999.
Gay and Lesbian Adoption Forum, sponsored by Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Bellefaire JCB and Adoption Network Cleveland, 6:30 pm, Mandel School, Case Western Reserve U., corner of Ford and Bellflower, University Circle, Cleveland, 216-
651-1230.
Grief Support, first of eight weekly meetings facilitated by Busch Family Chapels, 6 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Wednesday to Sunday, April 12 to 15
National Black Lesbian Conference, sponsored by the Zuna Institute, featuring workshops, networking seesions, banquet, gospel brunch, $150 registration fee, Swissotel, 3391 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, http:// www.zunainstitute.org, 510-482-1671.
Friday, April 13
Good Friday Service, 7 pm, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N. Arlington St, Akron, 330-376-8725, UCCPast@aol.com. Easter Basket Auction, annual benefit for Northern Ohio Coalition Inc.'s funding of gay and AIDS programs, 10 pm, Rockies, 9208 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-961-3115, or NOCI at 216-781-6624.
Saturday, April 14
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. Lydia's Third Anniversary Party, featuring Anne E. Dechant in concert, $5, 10pm, Lydia's, 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330-773-3001. Survival Strategies for Strong Women, second workshop co-hosted by Women's Outreach for Women and Buckeye Region AntiViolence Organization, group discussion on techniques for self-care, 6:30 pm, free childcare available with advance registration, space is limited, 614-291-3639, womensoutreach (@aol.com.
Sunday, April 15
Easter Sunday Service, 11 am, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N. Arlington, Akron, 330-376-8725, UCCPast@aol.com.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.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.
Tuesday, April 24
Murder Mystery Dinner, hosted by Dayton Gryphons, reservations required, reservations and $10 deposit required, Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St, Dayton, cdougn@juno.com. Comedy Night, co-sponsored by Dayton Lesbian-Gay Center, featuring Jan Einerson, $12 advance, $18 door, Joker's Comedy Club, 8900 Kingsridge Dr, Dayton, 937-433-5233, tickets available at Q! Gift Shop, 1904 N. Main.
Thursday, April 25
All G-d's Children: Homosexuality in the Jewish Community, presentation by Rabbi Stephen Greenberg, the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi, reservations required, 7:30 pm, Mayerson Center, Hebrew Union College, 3101 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, 513-469-1188 ext 123.
Saturday, April 28
Fourth Annual Pride Dinner Dance, sponsored by Inside and Out! and the LGBO Office of Marshall University, $25 per person before April 22, $30 after, Four Seasons, 903 3rd Ave, Huntington, W.V., 304-696-6623, 304523-3121.
NEO Visions Annual Auction, to benefit gay and lesbian organizations, Hilton Akron, Quaker Square, Akron, RandR24@aol.com, 440582-1888.
Saturday, May 5
Eighth Annual HRC Cleveland Dinner, grand reception, auction, dinner program, dance and party, AIDS Taskforce to receive Equality Award, $150 before April 1, $175 after, 800494-8497, 440-779-6444, http://www.hrccleveland.org.
Monday and Tuesday, May 14 and 15 Leadership 2001 Conference, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio AIDS Coalition, featuring workshops, panel discussions, and presentations, free to first 400 preregistered applicants, lodging provided to those living with HIV and AIDS, Holiday Inn, Worthington (Columbus), 614-444-1683,800226-5554, oaconehope@aol.com.
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