10 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
September 14, 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.gaypeoples chronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 13 to 16
U.S. Conference on AIDS, sponsored by the National Minority AIDS Council, featuring Winnie Mandela, Fontainebleau Hilton Resort and Towers, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Florida, 202-483-6622, http:// www.nmac.org.
Friday, September 14
Art of Pride: A Center Musical Happening, sponsored by Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, featuring Rhys Miller, 7 pm, $15 non-members includes center membership, $5 members, free for members who bring a nonmember, Civilization Coffeehouse, 2366 W. 11th St, Cleveland, 216-651-5428.
Friday to Saturday, Sept 14 to Oct 6
The Laramie Project, play by Moises Kaufman dealing with the death of Matthew Shepard, Thurs-Sun performances, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-3396, www.dobama.org.
Saturday, September 15
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Gay Day at Six Flags, unofficial gathering at the Aurora, Ohio amusement park (formerly Geauga Lake and Sea World), 12 noon until close, wear red or rainbow colors, sponsored by the Akron Area Pride Collective, 330253-2220.
Shout Out, LGBT youth poetry slam/empowerment workshop sponsored by PRYSM, 12 noon, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Annual Get Acquainted Gathering, sponsored by Prime Timers Cleveland, 3 pm, patio of the Leather Stallion, 2205 St. Clair Ave, 216-291-4648, http://www.geocities.com/ ptcleveland.
Key West Party, sponsored by the Dayton Pride Partnership, 9 pm, $3, fun and games, free gift if wearing swimwear, DJ's Saloon, 237 N. Main St, Dayton, 937-275-3059. HIS Kings 5th Anniversary Show, 9 pm, doors open at 8 pm, Wall St. Nightclub, 144 N. Wall St, Columbus, 614-464-2800.
Monday, September 17
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, part of the Jewish High Holidays, sponsored by Chevrei Tikva, 8 pm, Unitarian Universalist Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216932-5551.
Tuesday, September 18
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, sponsored by Chevrei Tikva, 10 am, Unitarian Universalist Society, 2728 Lancashire, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-5551.
Wednesday, September 19
Cincinnati Men's Chorus Auditions, for the 2001-2002 season, for appointment and information call Darryl 513-681-2609, http:// www.cmc.bigstep.com.
Ground Floor: A townhall meeting for teens, sponsored by PRYSM, 6:30 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216651-5428.
Friday, September 21
Pride Night at Kings Island, amusement park near Cincinnati will be closed to the public, open only to those buying tickets through the Cincinnati and Cleveland Gay and Lesbian Centers and Stonewall Columbus, or at the gate, $35.50 advance, $39.50 gate, tickets also at Pink Pyramid, Q Gifts, Crazy Ladies Bookstore, 513-591-0200, http:// www.pkipridenight.com, http://glbtcenter
cincinnati.com.
Friday to Sunday, September 21 to 23 Teaching Respect For All, fifth annual national conference of Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, keynote address by gay ACLU director Anthony Romero, Hilton Alexander Mark, Washington D.C., http:// www.glsen.org, 877-464-5736.
Saturday, September 22
Lesbian Wellness Day Workshop, sponsored by AIDS Foundation Miami Valley, part of Women's Health Month, 9:30 am to 4 pm, lunch provided, free, Bergamo Retreat Center, 4400 Shakertown Rd, Dayton, reservations requested, 937-461-2437 ext. 27, annehenry@afmv.org.
Gay and Lesbian Study Group, first meeting of new monthly study group, including brunch, 11 am, for location call Kate 216861-7388.
AIDS Run/Walk 2001, organized by AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati, Yeatman's Cove, Sawyer Point, Cincinnati, 513-421-2437, avocwalk@aol.com.
Breastfest 2001, breast cancer benefit formerly known as Femfest, featuring Robin Graham, Tracy Marie, Robin Stone and Alexis Antes, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, 216-670-6700.
HUGS East Dinner at the Mad Greek, 5 pm, 2466 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Hts, 440974-8909, http://hugseast.homepage.com, hugseast@hotmail.com.
BRAVO Benefit, featuring karaoke and "Name that Tune," surprise guest bartenders, $3,9 pm, Summit Station, 2210 Summit St, Columbus, 614-268-9622.
Sunday, September 23
John T. Carey Memorial AIDS Walk, organized by the AIDS Taskforce, registration 9 am, stepoff 11 am, Edgewater Park upper pavilion, Cleveland, 216-621-0766 ext. 337. Liberation UCC Services, 10 am at Edgewater Park so members can take part in the AIDS Walk, libucc@aol.com, 216-521-5556.
Quality Futon Furniture
Three Waterfall Trail Hike, sponsored by Highlights of upcoming weeks
Out and About Cleveland, 1 pm, 216556-4832, clevelandoutdrs@aol.com. Donna Brooks to speak on her experiences in the "ex-gay" movement, P-FLAG Columbus meeting, 2 pm, 93 W. Weisheimer, Columbus, 614-227-9355.
Tuesday, September 25
Speak, open mic poetry slam, 9 pm, Summit Station, 2210 N. Summit St, Columbus, 614258-5331, columbusspeak@hotmail.com. Wednesday, September 26
Hate Crimes in the Dayton Area, community supper and program featuring Judge Walter Herbert Rice, bring salad or dessert to share, 6:30 pm, Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center at UCC, 200 Delaware Ave, Dayton, 937-274-1776, http://www.gaydayton.org. Kol Nidrei Service, sponsored by Chevrei Tikva, 8 pm, Unitarian Universalist Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216932-5551.
Thursday, September 27
Yom Kippur Services, sponsored by Chevrei Tikva, 10 am services, 1:30 pm Torah study, Unitarian Universalist Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd, Cleveland Heights, 6 pm Neila service and break-fast, location to be announced, 216-932-5551.
Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 27 to 30
Faith in Action Christian Revival, concert, workshops, worship, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 N. Arlington St, Akron, 330376-8725, efc60@juno.com, uccpast @aol.com.
Friday, September 28
Bounce to the Center, first FreeZone event for LGBT youth, featuring DJ Robbie Rob, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428.
Best Tan Line Night, proceeds to benefit COMIC, 10 pm, $2, contest with cash prizes at 1 am, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut, Columbus, 614-461-4110, http://www.comiconline.org.
Friday to Sunday, September 28 to 30 P-FLAG Great Lakes Conference, $80 per person, featuring speakers and workshops, fees do not include lodging, Grand Rapids, Michigan, http://www.geocities.com/ West Hollywood/Heights/8183, 616285-9133.
Retreat for Gay and Lesbian Catholics, a time of prayer and faith-sharing for LGBT Catholics, $130 includes meals, partial scholarships available, 5629 State Rd, Cleveland, 440-884-9300.
Friday to Monday, Sept 28 to Oct. 1
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association 19th annual conference, Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans; 415-255-4547 ext 309, rtierney@ glma.org, http://www.glma.org.
Saturday, September 29
Hay Ride, sponsored by Cleveland LesbianGay Center and Cleveland Couples Together, featuring Rainbow Wranglers and Cleveland City-Country Dancers, 6:30 pm, $20 individual, $15 each for two or more, Boyert's Farm and Greenhouse, 4557 Paradise Rd, Medina, 216651-5428 for ticket information.
Sunday, September 30
Gay and Lesbian Fall Gathering, for Pilgrim UCC members and friends, 6:30 pm, private home, call 216-521-5143 for directions.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com Tuesday, October 2
HRC Cleveland Dinner Committee 2002, first meeting, 6:30 pm, Cleveland LesbianGay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 440-779-6444.
Wednesday, October 3
Survival Strategies for Strong Women, first in a series of bimonthly workshops sponsored by BRAVO and Women's Outreach for Women, free, 6:30, 1950-H N. 4th St, Columbus, call for schedule and registration, 614268-9622, 614-291-3639.
Thursday to Sunday, October 4 to 7 Out and Equal Workplace Conference, 11th annual national conference on LGBT workplace issues, featuring gay comedian Jason Stuart, Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport. Erlanger, Kentucky, 513-651-2500, 513588-8848.
Friday, October 5
Team Columbus Kickoff Party, featuring information on registration and group travel to the 2002 Gay Games in Sydney, Australia, 6 pm-8 pm, Slammers, 202 E. Long St, Columbus, 614-299-0302.
Log Cabin Republicans Toledo Awards Dinner, featuring Rep. Jim Kolbe of Arizona, $25, Wyndham Hotel, downtown Toledo, lerintol@aol.com, http://www.ohmitech.com/kolbevisit.
Friday to Monday, October 5 to 8 National Conference for Lesbians of Size, sponsored by the National Organization of Lesbians of Size, at the Sheraton of Parsippany, New Jersey, featuring workshops and entertainment, registration and information 718622-7631 or noloselass@excite.com, http:// www.nolose.org.
Load the Boat XI: Cleopatra's Barge, square dancing fly-in sponsored by Cleveland City Country Dancers, $60 advance, $70 at door, 216-221-6385, downingq@aol.com, send checks to P.O. Box 5592, Cleveland Ohio 44101.
Thursday to Sunday, October 11 to 14 Out in Akron, fifth annual weekend-long cultural festival includes an evening with director John Waters and Cabaret Q variety show, 330-849-0725, http://
www.outinakron.org.
Friday to Sunday, October 12 to 14 Finding the I in Racism, Midland Regional Association of the National Association of Black and White Men Together's Multiracial/ Multicultural Institute special program, $25, registration and payment due September 12, Holiday Inn South, Springfield, Ohio; mail registration to NABWMT, c/o Paul Hawkings, 922 N. St. Clair St, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206, 412-441-4441, 412-596-3988, equality @bellatlantic.net, http://www.nabwmt.com. Wednesday to Sunday, November 7-11
Creating Change Conference, 14th annual LGBT activists' convention sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 333 West Kilbane Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 202-332-6483 or www.ngltf.org/cc; hotel 414-276-1234.
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