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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
June 22, 2001
charlie'scalendar
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.gaypeoples chronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
To Sunday, June 24
National Women's Music Festival, annual event featuring drama, workshops and music, Ball State University campus, Muncie, Indiana; write P.O. Box 1427, Indianapolis, Indi46206-1427,
ana
wia@wiaonline.org.
317-927-9355,
Gay Muslim Conference, “Reclaiming our Faith and Reigniting our Spirit," second North American conference for LGBT Muslims, sponsored by the Al-Fatiha Foundation, San Francisco, California, gaymuslims @yahoo.com, http://www.al-fatiha.net. Victor/Victoria, play by Blake Edwards, 8 pm Thurs-Sat, 3 pm Sunday, $15 adults, $13 seniors and students, Fine Arts Association Corning Theatre, 38660 Mentor Ave, Willoughby (Cleveland), 440-951-6637. Friday, June 22
Retro/Virus Opening Reception, 20 print artists respond to 20 years of AIDS, Zygote Press, 7209 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, 216881-4000.
Art in the Atrium, silent art auction to benefit AIDS Foundation Miami Valley, $10, 7 pm, One Dayton Centre, 1 S. Main St, Dayton, after party at Parallax, 605 S. Patterson Rd, 937-461-2437, http://www.amfv.org. "Through Women's Eyes," concert by Sing Out Toledo!, $10, 7:30 pm, Millenium Theatre, Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, 419-297-0623, http://www.singouttoledo.org.
JOIN THE HAPPY CROWD THAT'S
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Friday to Sunday, June 22 to 24
52nd Healing Weekend, sponsored by Ohio AIDS Coalition, open only to those living with HIV, space is limited, scholarships available, $85 before June 22, $100 at the event, Bergamo Center, Beavercreek (Dayton), 614444-1683, 800-226-5554, oaconehope @aol.com.
AIDS Taskforce Fundraiser Weekend, sponsored by Body Language, 10% of gross sales for the weekend will be donated to the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, 11424 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, 216-251-3330, body language 100@aol.com.
Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23
Hedwig and the Angry Inch, by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, Weds-Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 9 pm, $25 subscribers, $30 nonsubscribers, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St, 513-421-3555, http:// www.cincyetc.com.
National Lesbian Health Conference, sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, Center for Lesbian Health Research, and Center for Gender Equity, University of California-San Francisco, 415255-4547 ext 309, http://www.gima.org. Aimee and Jaguar, showing of the World War II-set lesbian romance film, 7 pm, $5 general, $4 members, students and seniors, $2 children under 12, Wexner Center for theArts Film and Video Theater, 1871 North High St, Columbus, 614-292-0330
Saturday, June 23
Ecumenical Worship Service, “20 Years of Pride, 2,000 Years of Faith," 10 am, Broad Street United Methodist Church, corner of Broad St and Washington, Columbus, 614252-7288.
Fuel for the March, pre-Pride Parade bagel and juice meet and greet, sponsored by Ohio State University GLBT Alumni Society, 11 am, 840 Neil Ave, Columbus, 614-291-4654, kristen_watts@columbus.org.
Columbus Pride Parade and Festival, parade organizes 11 am on the western, Dennison Ave. side of Goodale Park, steps off at noon for march to post-parade festival at Bicentennial Park on the Scioto River downtown; 614-299-7764, http://
www.stonewall-columbus.org/pride/.
Ice Cream Social, 7 pm, bring games and toppings, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N. Arlington, Akron, 330-376-8725, efc60@juno.com.
When the birds start singing and the frogs begin to croak... when the sun's rays warm the air and swell the buds... Then's the time to go bicycling!
Century Cycles
Dan Lichty
249 Harris Street Kent, Ohio 44240
Rocky River 19955 Detroit Rd. 440-356-5705
• Decks
Solon
Rt. 43 near 91
440-519-0013
Peninsula Rt. 303 near 1-271
800-201-7433
Medina
1142 N. Court (Rt. 42) 330-722-7119
Turtle-Dove Construction
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Fencing (all types)
Call for a Free and Informative Estimate
330-677-9004
"Our Time," Pride concert by the North Coast Men's Chorus, 8 pm, $12 advance, $15 at door, Waetjen Auditorium in Cleveland State University music bldg., 2001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, http://www.tickets.com or 800-766-6048.
Maxx's Leather Birthday Bash, to benefit West Virginia and Southeast Ohio leather and fetish community, 10 pm, Club 2000, 122 N. Sixth St, Steubenville, 740-284-1291.
Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 Shadow Boxers, film on amateur boxing by lesbian filmmaker Katya Bankowski, $6, 7 pm Saturday, 10:15 pm Sunday, Cleveland Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, 216421-7450.
Sunday, June 24
A Very Brady Bat 'n' Rouge, 14th annual drag softball game benefits Stonewall Columbus, Camp Sunrise, Pater Noster House, the Ohio AIDS Coalition and the Columbus Lesbian and Gay Softball Assn.; 3 pm, Mohawk Middle School ball field, 300 East Livingston Ave., 614-444-1700.
Marc Adams to Speak, author of The Preacher's Son, at the PFLAG-Columbus June meeting, 2 pm, 93 W. Weisheimer, Columbus, 614-227-9355.
Sunday to Friday, June 24 to 29
Anniversary Week, celebrating one year of the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center at its new location, featuring gifts, new staff members, new resources, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-651-5428.
Tuesday, June 26
The Songs of Steven Sondheim, performed by Anne Tofflemire, part of Cain Park's Alma Cabaret Series, 8 pm, $14 advance, $16 day of show, Cain Park, Superior Rd between Lee and South Taylor, Cleveland Heights, 216371-3000, tickets also available at Ticketmaster.
Janis Ian in Concert, 8:30 pm, $11-15 advance, $14-18 day of show, Cain Park's Evans Amphitheater, Superior Rd between Lee and South Taylor, Cleveland Heights, 216371-3000, tickets also available at Ticketmaster.
Wednesday, June 27
Straight Perspective on Gay Rights, presented by Robin Richmond, president of P-FLAG Cleveland, 7 pm, Mayfield Regional Branch, Cuyahoga County Library, 6080 Wilson Mills Rd, Mayfield (Cleveland), 440473-0350.
Thursday, June 28
Fundraiser for Joe Santiago, openly gay Cleveland City Council candidate for Ward 14, 6 pm, Parker's Restaurant, 2801 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, RSVP by June 25 at 216647-7437, apshepherd@earthlink.net.
Friday, June 29
Anniversary Party, capping off the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center's Anniversary Week, 6:30 pm, live improv comedy, cake, ice cream, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-651-5428. Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30
Taboo, showing of film about gay love among samurai by Nagisa Oshima, 7 pm, $5 general public, $4 members, students and seniors, $2 children under 12, Film and Video Theater, Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St, Columbus, 614-292-0330.
Saturday, June 30
Midnight Summer Dream, LGBT prom, sponsored by Prysm, dinner 6 pm, dancing 8 pm, $10 individual, $15 couple, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216651-5428.
Pride Erie Picnic, 2 pm, please bring a dish to pass, Beach 11, Presque Isle State Park, Pennsylvania, info@eriegaynews, 814-456-9833, 814-452-6228, leelynn@erie.net.
Sunday to Saturday, July 1 to 7
World Jubilee and General Conference, international spirituality conference sponsored by Federation of Metropolitan Community Churches, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, 416-947-4826, UFMCC 310-360-8640 or info@ufmcchq.com.
Thursday to Sunday, July 5 to 8
Dignity USA Biennial Convention, 15th national gathering of LGBT Catholic organization, Westin Hotel, 909 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, 800-877-8797, http://www.dignity usa.org, dignity@aol.com.
Saturday, July 7
Open House at Egg Moon Farm, lunch at 1 pm, camping space available, located in Holmes County, 216-227-1243, judb@ en.com, http://egg_moon.tripod.com.
Drag Ball, 8 pm, $3 single, $5 couple, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Highlights of upcoming weeks For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Saturday to Friday, July 14 to 20
Family Week, sponsored by Family Pride and Colage, week of camping and events in Saugatuck, Michigan, 619-296-0199, http://www
pride@familypride.org, .familypride.org.
Saturday to Saturday, July 14 to 21 Black and White Men Together National Convention, featuring activists Julius Powell and Vernal Scott and author Randy Boyd, New Orleans, http://www.nabwmt.com, 800624-2968, nabwmt@mindspring.com.
Sunday, July 15
Garden Party, benefit for the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, $80 includes reception, $40 dinner and auction only, Western Reserve Historical Society's Hay Garden, University Circle, 216-651-8646.
Wednesday to Saturday, July 18 to 21 Positive Living, four-day program for gay men living with HIV, sponsored by the Columbus AIDS Task Force, 1-2:30 pm each day, free, 751 Northwest Boulevard, second floor, Columbus, registration/information call Barry at 614-299-2437 ext. 104. Friday to Sunday, July 20 to 22
LandFest 2001, fifth annual women's event, camping, music, workshops, Egg Moon Farm, Holmes County, Ohio, 216-459-1950, 330378-2481, http://egg_moon.tripod.com.
Sunday, July 29
Dancin' in the Streets, outdoor party benefits AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, $15 advance, $20 at gate, 1 to 9 pm, Riverview Ampitheater, on the Cuyahoga River behind Tower City in downtown Cleveland, 216621-0766 ext. 337; www.aidstaskforce.org. Akron-Canton's Community Picnic, featuring Anne E. DeChant, 1 pm, $14, contact Akron Pride Center, 330-253-2220.
Friday to Sunday, August 3 to 5
Black Unity Celebration, sponsored by Blackout Unlimited, Cleveland; 216462-0257, http://www.blackoutunlimited.org. Tuesday to Sunday, August 7 to 12 Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, near Hart, Mich., http://www.michfest.com or 231757-4766.
Sunday, August 26
NOCI "We Are Family" Festival, 23rd annual benefit for Northern Ohio Coalition Inc.'s funding of gay and AIDS programs, 11 am to dark, German-American Cultural Center, 7836 York Rd., Parma (Cleveland); 216-781-6624 or 216-252-7205 or http:// community.cleveland.com/cc/noci.
Saturday, September 8
Ohio Lesbian Festival, 13th annual day of sports, food, merchants and entertainment featuring Suede, JUCA, Nedra Johnson and Kate & Meredith; 11 am to 11 pm, Frontier Ranch near Kirkersville, 20 miles east of Columbus off I-70; 614-267-3953 or www.ohiolba.org.
Compiled by Anthony Glassman