February 8, 2002 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLES

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To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location and contact phone to PO Box 5426 Cleveland Ohio 44101 or fax to 216-6311052, or e-mail to calendars@chron ohio.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 months into the future are posted on web site, www.gaypeopleschro Deadline for each week's cal

on Thursday of the previous week.

Through Sunday, February 10

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, TG rock musical by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, presented by CATCO, Riffe Center fourth floor, 77 S. High St., tickets from box office 614-461-0010 or Ticketmaster at 614431-3600, Columbus.

Murder in Mind, play featuring dramaturgy by gay playwright David Bell, Fri and Sat 11 pm, Sun 8 pm, $5, Dobama's Night Kitchen, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216932-6838, box office 216-932-3396.

Friday to Saturday through Feb. 16

Constant Star, play by Tazewell Thompson about Ida B. Wells, founder of the NAACP, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-6838, 216-932-3396 box office.

Friday and Saturday, February 8 and 9

Ninth Annual New Spirituals Concert, concerts by Muse, Cincinnati's women's choir, featuring the premiere of Rachel Bagby's "Daughterwise Suite"; $15 (sliding scale available), 8 pm, House of Joy, 5918 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, musechoir@aol.com, 513221-1118, http://www.musechoir.org.

Friday to Sunday, February 8 to 10

The Fluffer, film about a man who gets a job on a porn film set to get near the star he loves, presented by the Cleveland Cinematheque, Friday 9:30 pm, Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 4:15 pm, $6, $4 members, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216-421-7450, http://www.cia.edu/ cinematheque.

Saturday, February 9

Stonewall Candidate Forum, to get public input on the selection of Stonewall Columbus' new executive director, 10 am, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St, 614-299-7764. Women's Self-Defense Course, first of five weekly classes, sponsored by OSU Rape Education and Prevention Program, open to all women, 11 am, Gray Rm. H, Lower Basement, Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St, Columbus, 614-292-0479.

Doug Jeffries, adult video director to appear, 1 pm, portion of day's sales to be donated to AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, Body Language, 11424 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, 216251-3330, http://www.body-language.com. Chinese New Year Banquet, sponsored by Asians and Friends Cleveland, traditional Chinese banquet with cultural gay Asian performances at Li Wah Restaurant, 2999 Payne Ave.; $25 members, $30 others, $35 at door; for tickets call Siu-Hon, 440-891-9121; for info Rollie, 216-382-5144.

Hearts on Fire: A Musical Valentine, fundraiser for and by the North Coast Men's Chorus, happy hour 7 pm, followed by dinner, floor show and dancing, $75, English Oak Room, Tower City, Cleveland, 440-473-8919. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, series of intimate dinner parties at high profile, celebrity or showcase homes, benefits Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Org.; $1.00 per person, guests will find out at which house they will dine and with whom, seats seats available only in advance through BRAVO, 614-268-9622.

Paint the Town Red, benefit for the Open House, features dancing and entertainment, $55, VIP tickets $100 and include silent auction preview reception at 6 pm, reservation deadline February 1, Sammy's Metropolitan Club, Huntington Bldg, East 9th St and Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216-229-6722.

Antony and the Johnsons, British expatriate drag diva and bånd, 8 pm, $16, $14 Wexner members and OSU students, Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St, Ohio State University campus, Columbus, 614-292-0330, http://www.wexarts.org, http://www.antony andthejohnsons.com.

The Vagina Monologues, play by Eve Ensler, performance produced by Queen Bee Productions as part of the V-Day Initiative protesting violence against women and girls, John S. Knight Convention Center, High St. and Mill St, Akron, http:// www.queenbeeprod.com, 330-929-3382. -Bears & Baubles Mardi Gras Party, sponsored by Arktos Bear Club, 10 pm, Tool Shed, W. 29 and Detroit Ave, Cleveland, contact Arktos at 330-784-3565, Tool Shed at 216-771-7812.

Sunday, February 10

Squire's Castle to Sanctuary Marsh Hike, sponsored by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, 216-556-4832, clevelandoutdrs@aol.com,

http://www.akronhome.com/outdoors.

Mardis Gras Sunday, featuring the New Orleans Jazz Ensemble, 2 pm, Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 2592 W. 14th St, Cleveland, 216-861-7388.

Reishi Healing Sharing, open to all Reiki natural healing practitioners and students of all levels, 2 pm, suggested donation $5, The Gathering in Tremont, 2621 W. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-621-9530.

Monday, February 11

In the Life, part of the Cleveland LesbianGay Center's Black History Month film series, 6:30 pm, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-651-5428.

Cleveland Hts. Mayor Ed Kelley to speak, Cleveland Stonewall Democrats meeting, 6:30 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit 216-647-7437,

Ave, apshepherd@earthlink.net.

A Density of Souls, novel by Christopher Rice to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-221-2022.

Tuesday, February 12

Racism Today, lecture and video presentation by psychologist Bruce Menapace, part of the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center's Black History Month, 6:30 pm, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-651-5428

Wednesday, February 13

Ash Wednesday Service, 7 pm, Eternal Joy MCC, 2382 Kennedy Ave, Dayton, 937254-2087.

Ash Wednesday Service, 7:30 pm, preceded by soup supper at 6:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-521-5556.

Thursday, February 14

College Men's Conversation Hour, featuring discussions of interest to gay and bisexual male college students, inaugural topic is "Making Friends in Your Gay World," 12 noon, Rm. 258, Music Building, Cleveland State University, Euclid Ave. at E. 21st St, Bruce 216-687-2277.

Valentine's Day Dinner Dance, to benefit Cincinnati Men's Chorus, 6:30 pm cocktail hour, 7:30 dinner, $45, One Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky. (Cincinnati), 513-942-5146 for reservations by credit card, mail check payable to CMC to David Workman, 8228 St. Andrews Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069. Valentine's Day Party, to benefit AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati, 7 pm, $35, featuring DJ John Varns, food and drinks, gift bags, fashion show and tarot card readings, Hamburger Mary's, 909 Vine St, Cincinnati, 513861-3522 for reservations.

Thursday and Friday, February 14-15

The Vagina Monologues, play by Eve Ensler, 8 pm, Antioch Area Theater, Antioch College Amphitheatre, Corry Rd, Yellow Springs, 937769-1030.

Friday, February 15

Sweethearts Dance and Party, sponsored by MCC Granville, chemical-free gathering for LGBT people and allies, $4, 8-18 years old $1, under 8 free, 8 pm, Education Building Gymnasium, MCC Granville at First Baptist Church, 115 W. Broadway, Granville, 740924-5083.

The Decline in concert, special guests to be announced, $5, The Nickel, 4365 State Rd, Cleveland, 216-661-1314.

Eric Brouman, gay magician to perform, 10 pm, $5, Akron-Fairlawn Holiday Inn, Ohio 18 and 1-77, Akron, ericmagic] (@aol.com, 216-291-3866.

Friday to Monday, February 15 to 18 True Spirit Conference, sponsored by the American Boyz, sixth annual conference on the needs of gender-variant people on the female-to-male spectrum and their loved ones. Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington D.C.. True Spirit Conference, P.O. Box 1. Falls Church, Va. 22040, http://www.true-spirit.org. 703-354-3185.

Saturday, February 16

Toledo Opera 2002 Gala, featuring "Three Tenors-The Next Generation" Adam Klein, Antonio Nagore and Carl Tanner, featuring the Toledo Symphony Orchestra with conductor Thomas Conlin, 7:30 pm, S10-S48, Toledo Opera, 425 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, 419-255-7464, 866-860-9048. http:// www.toledo-opera.com.

TaDa! Dinner Series Cocktail Kickoff, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 8 pm, $25, for reservations and information 216-651-5428.

Valentine's GLOW Party, for Gays, Lesbians or Whatever, featuring drag performances. dancing and refreshments, 8 pm. free. University of Cincinnati Event Pavilion. Campus Drive in front of the bookstore. Cincinnati, 513-556-3279. 513-556-4401. mccaulju email.uc.edu.

Sunday, February 17

Stonewall Cincinnati Open House, to celebrate the move to their new Northside office.

TaDa Dinner Series: Art Møderne Mood, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, & pin, $35, for reservations and information 216-651-5428.

Making the Connection: A Night Out at Mardi Gras. Stonewall Columbus People of Color Council's annual event, featuring food, prizes, networking and entertainment, $5 suggested advance donation, $8 suggested donation at the door, 8 pm, OSU Agricultural Administration Building auditorium, 2120 Fyffe Rd. Columbus, 614-299-7764, http:// www.stonewall-columbus.org.

Mardi Gras Madness, benefit for Dayton Pride, S3, 10 pm, Right Corner, 105 E. Third St. Dayton, 937-228-1285.

Mr. Cleveland Leather Contest, second annual competition, winner to compete at International Mr. Leather in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, doors open at 7 pm, show and contest at 11 pm, limited tickets available, Tool Shed. W. 29th and Detroit Ave, Cleveland. 216-252-2148. 216-961-0544, 216961-0939. mrlthreleve2001 u aol.com.

Sunday, February 24

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Kendall Ski Trail Hike or Ski, depending on weather. sponsored by Cleveland Out and About. I pm. 216-556-4832, cleveland outdrs a aol.com. http://www.akronhome .com outdoors.

2 pm, 4125 Langland St., Cincinnati. 513Highlights of upcoming weeks

651-2500.

Monday, February 18

Strange Fruit: A Night of Remembrance, part of the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center's Black History Month, roundtable event on African American LGBT and SGL victims of hate crimes. 6:30 pm, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-651-5428.

Tuesday, February 19

The Impossible Imposters, evening of celebrity impersonation benefits Dayton Pride. 7 pm, tickets available at Q Gift Shop or Jokers Comedy Café, 8900 Knightsbridge Dr. Dayton, 937-433-5233.

Wednesday, February 20

Ryan White Title One Planning Meeting, 5:30 pm, Baker Board Room, Second Floor. Recovery Resources, 3950 Chester Ave. Cleveland, 216-348-3986.

Insight Monthly Dinner, Cleveland area LGB personal and professional networking organization, call for location, time and reservations, 216-556-0576.

Friday, February 22

Paris is Burning, part of the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center's Black History Month film series, Free Zone event for LGBTQ youth 1320, 7 pm, 6600 Detroit Ave. Cleveland. 216651-5428.

The Decline in Concert, 9 pm. Club 202. 202 E. Long St, Columbus, 614-221-8880. Flawless Ball, second annual house ball sponsored by Club 1722. Blackout Unlimited's youth outreach program, doors open at 10 pm. S8 before 11 pm. $10 after, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave. Cleveland. 216937-2268. 216-798-8467. http:

www.blackoutunlimited.org.

Friday to Sunday, February 22 to 24 Men in Touch Winter Retreat, sponsored by the Men in Touch program of Community AIDS Network, weekend at Atwood Lake near New Philadelphia for gay and bisexual men to discuss self esteem, healthy relationships and sexual issues in a safe environment. $35 includes accommodations, food and retreat materials; call Jim Chillemi. 330375-2000.

Aria, performance by Cleveland Contemporary Dance Theatre, part of Cleveland Public Theatre's Danceworks 02 series, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, S15, S10 students and seniors. CPT, 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland. 216631-2727 ext. 209.

Saturday, February 23

27th Annual Womyn's Variety Show and Fabulous Party, doors open at 6 pm. show át 7:30 pm, 18 and over, women only. The Civic, 3130 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216321-7799..

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: v. gaypeopleschronicle.com Monday, February 25

Cuyahoga County Delegation Reception, to thank the county's state representatives for Voting against "Defense of Marriage" H.B. 234.5:30pm. suggested donation $50+, Union Station. 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, for reservations contact Patrick Shepherd, 216647-7437, apshepherdu earthlink.net.

Wednesday, February 27

Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center and Miami Valley Community Coalition, bring chili, salad or dessert, 6:30 pm. Faith United Church of Christ, 200 Delaware Ave. Dayton, 937-274-3251, info a equalityistherule.org.

Saturday, March 2

P-FLAG Cincinnati Scholarship Banquet, featuring keynote speaker Rev. Mel White, The Madison, 700 Madison Ave, Covington, Ky. (Cincinnati), for tickets or information call 513-241-8291 e-mail

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