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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
May 4, 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 web site, www.gay peopleschronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
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Friday to Saturday, April 27 to May 19 Closer, British play on sexual politics, directed by Scott Plate, $11-18, 8 pm Thurs-Sat, Sunday matinees vary, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Hts, 216-932-6838.
Tuesday to Sunday, May 1 to 27
The Vagina Monologues, play by lesbian writer Eve Ensler, Little Theater at the Music Hall, 500 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland; 216241-5555, 330-945-9400 in Akron, http://
www.ticketmaster.com.
Thursday to Saturday, May 3 to 5
Summer & Smoke, play by Tennessee Williams, 8 pm, $12 general admission, $8 students and seniors, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave, 216-631-2727.
Closer, play by Patrick Marber, directed by Scott Plate, $11-$18, 8 pm, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216932-6838.
Friday, May 4
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.
Heritage Month Reception Kick-off, celebrating a month of events for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, 7 pm, mini-film festival 8 pm, hosted by Asians and Friends Cleveland; Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
North Coast Reflections Opening Reception, displaying the work of Lakewood artist Christine Marmatakis, live music and refreshments, 7:30 pm, A'Bella Gallery, 44 Front St, Berea (Cleveland), 440-239-7815.
Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5
Corpus Christi by Terrence McNally, 8 pm, Roadhouse Theatre for Contemporary Art, 145 W. 11th St, Erie, Pa., 814-456-5656.
Saturday, May 5
Eighth Annual HRC Cleveland Dinner, grand reception, auction, dinner program, dance and party, AIDS Taskforce to receive Equality Award, $175; 800-494-8497, 440-779-6444, http://www.hrc-cleveland.org.
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. NOCI Month of Memories Benefit, featuring a 50/50 raffle, 10 pm, Muggs, 3194 W. 25th St, Cleveland, 216-941-7825, http://
community.cleveland.com/cc/noci.
Racism and Homophobia, workshop sponsored by Out and Equal Workplace Advocates and National Association of Black and White Men Together, 8:30 am, lunch provided, registration required, Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 Wm. Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati, 513-651-2500, lc3579@aol.com.
Cinco De Mayo Cookout, fundraiser for Dayton Pride Partnership, 2 pm, $5, Club Diva, 6303 Rip Rap Rd, Huber Heights (Dayton), 937-275-3059, daytonpride2001@aol.com. Girth and Mirth Cleveland Potluck, 5:30 pm, member's home, 216-556-5137 for directions and to RSVP dish.
David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, a look at homosexuality in the Bible, part of the Looking at the Bible Through LGBT Eyes series, 7 pm, MCC at First Baptist Church of Granville, 115 W. Broadway at the corner of Main, Granville (Columbus), 740-924-5083, risenregan@aol.com.
U Sing It Cabaret, fundraiser for Eternal Joy MCC, 8 pm, $5 suggested minimum donation, 2328 Kennedy Ave, Dayton, 937-254-2097. SNAFU Parade, sponsored by Short North Business Association and Short North Arts For Unity, 5 pm, Short North neighborhood of Columbus, featuring a parade of students, music, arts and crafts and more, 614-228-8050, sbnacols@aol.com.
Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6
"Notes of Courage: The Enduring Spirit of Women During World War II," Columbus Women's Chorus concert, 7:30 pm Sat., 3 pm Sun., $10 seniors and veterans, $12 advance, $15 door, Canzani Center, Columbus College of Art and Design, 614-878-3684. Sunday, May 6
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.
Station Road to Red Lock Hike, via the Buckeye Trail, 1 om, sponsored by Out and About Cleveland, 216-556-4832, clevelandoutdrs@aol.com.
NOCI Month of Memories Benefit, 6 pm, Leather Stallion Saloon, 2205 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, 216-941-7825, http://
community.cleveland.com/cc/noci.
Out in Columbus Awards, benefit for Columbus AIDS Task Force, featuring emcee Mary Ann Brandt, performance by HIS Kings, doors open 7 pm, Axis Nightclub, 775 N. High St, Columbus, 614-298-8100, http:// www.outincolumbus.com.
AIDS Walk, Central Ohio Walks for Life, 11 am festival and registration, 1:30 opening ceremonies and warm-up, 2 pm step off, Bicentennial Park, Columbus, benefits 10 area AIDS agencies, jamessmith@catf.net, 614-299-2437.
Tuesday, May 8
The Glop Throne, screening of film by Anthony Saladino, 7 pm, $10, Drexel Theater, 2256 E. Main St, Columbus, 614-231-9512.
Thursday, May 10
Pride Colors Panel Discussion, part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Thursday to Saturday, May 10 to 12 Closer, play by Patrick Marber, directed by Scott Plate, $11-$18, 8 pm, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-6838.
Friday, May 11
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.
NOCI Benefit Night, featuring karaoke with Singin' Sandee, 50/50 raffle, 10pm, The Nickel, 4365 State Rd, Cleveland, 216-941-7825, http:/ /community.cleveland.com/cc/noci.
The Second Coming, a drag king reunion, benefit for Ohio AIDS Coalition, $5, larger donations appreciated, doors open at 8 pm, show at 9 pm, advance tickets through OAC 614-444-1683, Wall Street Nightclub, 144 N. Wall St, Columbus.
Rainbow Graduation/Karaoke Night, 7 pm, co-sponsored by OSU Alumni Association and GLBT Student Services, Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, 614-292-6200.
Log Cabin Republicans Annual Dinner, second annual event features keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Deborah Pryce, cocktail reception 5 pm, dinner 6:30 pm, $175, Capital Club, penthouse level of Huntington Tower, downtown Columbus, 614-265-7535, lcrcolumbus @aol.com, http://www.logcabincolumbus.org. Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12
Corpus Christi, by Terrence McNally, 8 pm, Roadhouse Theatre for Contemporary Art, 145 W. 11th St, Erie, Pa., 814-456-5656.
Saturday, May 12
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.
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NOCI Month of Memories benefit, 10 pm, MJ's Place, 11633 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, 216-941-7825, http://
community.cleveland.com/cc/noci.
Puttin' on the Ritz, glamorous benefit for Dobama Theatre, food, dancing, Mike Petrone Trio performs, group and corporate sponsorships available, 6:30 pm, tiekets start at $75 per person, Rockefeller Building, 2479 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-6838, http:// www.dobama.org.
The Other Prom, LGBT dance, sponsored by GLBTSS at OSU, 9:30 pm, $10, tickets available at Stonewall Columbus 614-299-7764, Kaleidoscope 614-294-7886, Hillel Center, 46 E. 16th Ave, Columbus.
Battle of the DJs, fundraiser for Dayton Pride Partnership, 10 pm, City Café, 121 Ludlow St, Dayton, 937-223-2582.
Akron Gray Pride Outing, potluck 6 pm at Akron Pride Center, 71 N. Adams St, Akron, Crooked River Women's Chorale spring concert, senior tickets $4, 8 pm, Guzzetta Hall, University of Akron, 330-867-5467. Fine Craft Sale, sixth annual event to benefit AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 10 am, Wild Oats Market, Village Square, Chagrin Blvd at I-271, Woodmere (Cleveland), 216381-1438.
Sunday, May 13
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.
Romans 1:26-27 in Context, part of the Looking at the Bible Through LGBT Eyes series, 7 pm, MCC at First Baptist Church of Granville, 115 W. Broadway at the corner of Main, Granville (Columbus), 740-924-5083, risenregan@aol.com.
Monday, May 14
An Underground Life by Gad Beck, to be discussed in the 10% Book Club, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
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.
Tuesday, May 15
Same Gender Commitment Ceremonies forum, featuring a panel discussion with Rabbi Susan Stone, followed by audience questions, 7 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Wednesday, May 16
AIDS Watch Ohio, lobbying instruction and action, all-day event in Columbus sponsored by Ohio AIDS Coalition, 614-444-1683.
Thursday, May 17
Putting Spice in your Rice, talk and poetry reading by Roland Sintos Coloma, part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
BRAVO Volunteer Night, work on mailings and safety whistles, socialize, refreshments will be served, all are welcome, 7 pm, Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization offices, call for directions, 614-268-9622.
Thursday to Saturday, May 17 to 19
Closer, play by Patrick Marber, directed by Scott Plate, $11-$18, 8 pm, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216932-6838.
Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19
Listen to the Voices from the Mountains, 18th annual spring concert by Muse, Cincinnati's women's choir, guest artist Katie Laur, 8 pm, House of Joy, 5918 Hamilton Ave, College Hill, Cincinnati, $15, sliding scale available, musechoir@aol.com, http:// www.musechoir.org, 513-221-1118.
Friday to Sunday, May 18 to 20 National Conference on Gender and Lobby Day, presented by GenderPAC, featuring NOW president Patricia Ireland, group discounts and scholarships available, Washington Court Hotel, Washington, D.C., NCG@gpac.org, www.gpac.org/NCG, 202-462-6610. PACT Youngstown Anniversary, celebrating 18 years of People of All Colors Together, events to be announced, John 330-788-5693 or hotline 330-534-5904.
Saturday, May 19
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. Troubadours of Divine Bliss in Concert, 10 pm, $5, Lydia's, 1348 S. Arlington, Akron, 330-773-3001.
NOCI Month of Memories Benefit Show, 10 pm, Club X-Centricities, 306 W. Water St, Sandusky, 216-941-7825, http://
community.cleveland.com/cc/noci.
A Night at the Races, sponsored by Girth and Mirth-Cleveland, $18+, Northfield Park, 10705 Northfield Rd, Northfield (Cleveland), RSVP by May 5, 216-556-5137.
Sunday, May 20
South Chagrin Reservation Hike, sponsored by Out and About Cleveland, 216-556-4832, clevelandoutdrs@aol.com.
Spiritual Violence and Response, part of the Looking at the Bible Through LGBT Eyes series, 7 pm, MCC at First Baptist Church of Granville, 115 W. Broadway at the corner of Main, Granville (Columbus), 740-924-5083, risenregan@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 Monday, May 23 to 28 International Gay Bowling Tournament International Gay Bowling Organization, Columbus; Ed Townsend 614-882-6072 or Jeff Lemert 614-235-5267, JFLT1112 @webtv.net, IGBO2001@aol.com, http:// www.IGBO2001.org.
Friday, June 1
Pride ArtsFest, display of fine and performing arts, program 7:30 pm, gallery reception to follow, donations accepted, sponsored by Akron Pride Center, Church of our Saviour, 471 Crosby St, Akron, 330-253-2220.
Sunday, June 10
Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival, 11 am rally at Burnet Woods Gazebo in Clifton, stepoff 12 noon, festival 1 pm at Hoffner Park, 513766-2008 ext. 2098, 513-241-7003, http:// www.cincypride.com, info@cincypride.com.
Saturday, June 16
Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival, parade steps off from Cleveland State University, festival at Voinovich Park on Lake Erie downtown; 216-371-0214, http:// www.clevelandpride.org.
Dayton Pride Dinner and Expo, expo at 5 pm, dinner and program at 7 pm, featuring emcee Tom Simmons, the Rubi Girls, Timothy McFeeley of NGLTF and others, Dayton Convention Center, corner of Fifth and Main, 937-429-1728.
Sunday, June 17
Dayton Pride Picnic Celebration, 1 pm, featuring dunk tanks, food and beverages, artisan and business expo, games, DJ spinoff, Carillon Park, Patterson Blvd across from NCR, Dayton, 937-439-1728, radavis@dayton.net.
Saturday, June 23
Columbus Pride Parade and Festival, postparade festival at Bicentennial Park on the Scioto River downtown;.614-299-7764, http:/
/www.stonewall-columbus.org/pride/.
Compiled by Anthony Glassman