Pride Guide 2001

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

Suede, JUCA are set for the Ohio Lesbian Festival

Columbus-The planning committee for the 2001 Ohio Lesbian Festival is pleased to announce just a few of the performers we have already confirmed for the festival on September 8.

We are proud to announce Suede as our spotlight performer for the night stage. To get some idea of Suede's unique musical talents and abilities you might imagine a cross between Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler, throw in a little Rosemary Clooney, and add a dash of Louis Armstrong. This is no girl with a guitar! Suede mixes the sophisticated sounds of pop and jazz, a witty and playful personality, and adds a touch of naughty blues to a voice that will melt your heart.

This consummate performer sings original material along with pop, blues and jazz standards like nobody you've ever heard. Suede will be highlighting music from her just-released CD On The Day We Met, which was recorded live at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virgina this past November. To learn

CONNIE NICHOLS

The Butchies rocked out 1999's Lesbian Festival.

more about this extremely talented and witty artist and to order her CDs, log on to her web site at www.suedewave.com.

Also set for the night stage is JUCA. Joy, Understanding, Creativity, and Abundance accurately describe this trio with a combined 72 years of musical experiences. These women have traveled the world sharing their

Bi Network works to build

NE Ohio bisexual community

Cleveland-Have you ever wondered how to find the bisexual community in Cleveland? Well, we're here to help! Cleveland Bi Network is a new organization specifically dedicated to bi community building and networking in the Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

area.

We are currently collecting information on bi resources in our area, such as 2BDetermined, a biweekly support group at the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, and NE Ohio Wombats, a bi women's mailing list. Current plans focus on a web presence, local resource guide and an e-mail distribution list

for announcements and conversation.

As the community develops, we also hope to build interest in creating local bi events such as Bi Camps, informal weekend camping outings-very relaxing and fun-and perhaps connect bi-folk who are interested in attending other regional events, such as the annual Because conference. For

more information, e-mail ohioactivist@hotmail.com or call 216939-9988 and ask for Sarah. Also, see our developing website at http:// www.homestead.com/ohiogsfc/.

talents and music. JUCA is a unique and powerful group focusing on reggae with the influences of traditional African, rock, gospel, folk, and jazz.

Judith Casselberry, Lovejoy, and Debra Kenya McGee join to make the power and soulful sound of JUCA. Many may recognize Casselberry, who performs vocals and rhythm guitar, from the internationally renowned duo CasselberryDuPree.

She has also shared the stage with such greats as Richie Havens, Stevie Wonder, Nona Hendrix and Ladysmith Black Mombazo, just to name a few.

•

CELEBRATING

PRIDE

IN OUR COMMUNITY

BRIAN KEATING

LICENSED

MASSAGE THERAPIST

216.671.0663

C-9

Lovejoy, on vocals, has shared her talents with wide variety of musicians from Urban Bush Women to the New York Symphony.

Rounding out the trio is Debra Kenya McGee on vocals and percussion. McGee has been a teacher and scholar of African drumming, percussion and dance for many years. She has taught and performed the music of Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Zaire, West Indies, and African-American gospel. See their web site, www.juca.com, for more on this dynamic trio.

In addition we have also confirmed Nedra Johnson, and for our featured Ohio performers, Kate & Meredith of local fame. We will bring you more detailed information on these and other performers as the information becomes available or check out our web site at www.ohiolba.org. ✔

Marie G. Bielefeld, Ph.D.

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST

Individual/Couple Lesbian/Gay Issues Self-Expression Through Vocation

Personal/Spiritual Growth Coping with Medical Problems

OFFICE 440-899-7625

VOICE MAIL 440-734-8164

WESTGATE PLAZA BUILDING 20325 CENTER RIDGE ROAD (ACCESSED FROM LINDEN ROAD)

SATURN of Chagrin

Alison King

Let family take care

of your automotive needs!

From a large selection of new

and used vehicles...

Imagine all the choices!

Saturn of Chagrin

27100 Chagrin Blvd. Located at Chagrin and I-271 Orange Village, Ohio

216-765-1000 ext 128

aking@Glavic.com

COVENTRY

VILLAGE

Coventry Village Is...

A fleeting moment.

Friends you haven't seen for a while.

Laughter.

Spots For Your Thirsts and Hungers.

A sidelong glance.

Discoveries.

Languages.

Music.

Specialty & Neighborhood Stores

Hand made things. Books. Threads.

A Wine. A Coffee. A Community.

A Happening Place!

In Cleveland Heights, Minutes from the Museums!