April 12, 2002 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
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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 216-631-1052 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 Our on web site, www.gaypeopleschronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
Wednesday to Sunday, April 10 to 21 Tri-C Jazz Fest, presented by Cuyahoga Community College, featuring openly gay jazz musician Bobby Short, http:// www.cleveland.com/jazzfest, 216-987-4400. Thursday and Sunday, April 11 and 14 History Lessons, film by Barbara Hammer using found footage to tell the story of lesbianism in the 20th century, presented by the Cleveland Cinematheque, Thurs 7 pm, Sun 9:25 pm, $6, $4 Cinematheque members, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216-421-7450, http://www.ia.edu/cinematheque.
Thursday to Sunday, April 11 to 14
Box and The American Dream, two short works by gay playwright Edward Albee, Antioch Area Theater, Antioch College Amphitheatre, Corry Rd, Yellow Springs, 937769-1030.
Friday, April 12
The Sissy Show, funny and poignant transgender musical revue, 8 pm, Urban Hope U.U. Congregation, 3204 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216-631-4981.
Dayton Pride Benefit, 10 pm, $3, Why Not 3, 5 N. Murray St, Springfield (Dayton), 937324-0383.
Friday to Sunday, April 12 to 14
Rainbow Wranglers Round-Up, 11th annual benefit for Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, for list of events http://www.rainbow wranglers.org, 216-9615817.
Saturday, April 13
Foster Care and Adoption: An Option for You? workshop on issues affecting samegender-loving people and adoption, hosted by Carmela R. McMullen, presented by Blackout Unlimited and Bellefaire JCB, 7:30 pm, American Red Cross, 3747 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216-937-2268.
David Sedaris one-man show, openly gay writer and NPR commentator, 8 pm, $19.50$29.50, Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, Euclid Ave at East 14th, Cleveland, 216241-6000, http://www.playhousesquare.com, 800-766-6048.
Anne E. DeChant in concert, Lydia's, 1400 S. Arlington, Akron, 330-773-3001. Spring King Fling, featuring 17 drag kings from Columbus, Chicago and Philadelphia, $5, doors 8 pm, show 9 pm, Wall Street Niteclub, 144 N. Wall St, Columbus, 614464-2800, 614-444-5543.
Dayton Pride Benefit, featuring Glitz Girls, 10 pm, Celebrity Show Club, 850 N. Main St, 937-461-2582.
Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14
Burnt Money (Plata Quemada), gay film from Argentina, presented by the Cleveland Cinematheque, Sat 9:15 pm, Sun 7 pm, $6, $4 members, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216421-7450, http://www.cia.edu/cinematheque. Sunday, April 14
Akron P-FLAG Banquet, featuring keynote speaker Michael Muska, Oberlin College athletic director, 6 pm, Triple Crown Restaurant, 335 S. Main, Monroe Falls (Akron), reservations 330-342-5825.
Monday, April 15
Seminar and Lecture on Hate Crime, facilitated by Bob Denton of the Victim Assistance Program, 12 noon, Summit Lounge, Gardner Student Center, University of Akron, 330297-6226.
Tuesday, April 16
The Laramie Project, reading of the play by Moisés Kaufman about the aftermath of Matthew Shepard's murder, 7 pm, Gardner Student Center Theater, University of Akron, 330-297-6226.
Wednesday, April 17
Ryan White Title One Planning Meeting, 5:30 pm, Baker Board Room, Second Floor, Recovery Resources, 3950 Chester Ave, Cleveland, 216-348-3986.
Art for Life Preview Party, benefit for the Columbus AIDS Task Force, 5:30 pm, $20, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., http://www.catf.net, 614-299-2437.
Cleveland Pride Meeting, 7 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216371-0214.
Toshi Reagon in concert, 8 pm, $10, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, 216383-1124, http://www.beachlandballroom.com. Thursday, April 18
Republican Primary Candidates Forum, at the Cleveland Log Cabin Republicans meeting, 7 pm, Union Station, 2814 Detroit Ave,
216-226-2055, 216-696-7343.
Friday, April 19
Karaoke Night, different day this month due to Rainbow Wranglers Round-up, The Nickel, 4365 State Rd, Cleveland, 216-661-1314. Burning Sage with special guests Tempting Venus, 9 pm, $5, Harmony Bar and Grill, 3359 Fulton, Cleveland, 216-398-5052.
Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20
Chop Suey, film by gay photographer Bruce Weber, presented by the Cleveland Cinematheque, Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 9:50 pm, $6, $4 members, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216-421-7450, http://www.cia.edu/ cinematheque.
Saturday, April 20
Comedy at Arabica with the Network, a Cleveland-area lesbian social and professional networking organization, for location and reservations call 440-962-3662.
Adventure Pride Museum Trip, sponsored by the Akron Pride Center Adventure Pride group, 1 pm, $5, Kent State University Museum, corner of Lincoln and E. Main St., Kent, 330-678-6673.
HUGS East April Dinner, 5 pm, Casa D'Angelo, 9385 Mentor Ave, Mentor, 440974-8909 for information and reservations. ENDA Town Hall on the federal gay and lesbian Employment Non-Discrimination Act sponsored by the Cincinnati Political Committee of the Human Rights Campaign, 8 pm, St. John's Unitarian Church, 320 Resor Ave, Cincinnati, 513-921-8192.
Art for Life, benefit for the Columbus AIDS Task Force, patron tickets $100, general admission $60, live auction at Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St, silent auction and post-party with refreshments and music at Columbus College of Art and Design, 107 N. 9th St, http://www.catf.net, 614-299-2437.
Robin Stone in concert, Lydia's, 1400 S. Arlington, Akron, 330-773-3001.
Sunday, April 21
Afternoon with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, performance by Anee Foster of Women in History, following the regular worship service, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-521-5556. Hinckley Lake to Whipps Ledges Hike, sponsored by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, 216-556-4832, clevelandoutdrs@aol.com,
http://www.akronhome.com/outdoors.
Circle of Masks, opening celebration for the Parade the Circle celebration, mask-making workshops, contemporary dance performances, 1 pm, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216-421-7340, http://www.clevelandart.org.
The Laramie Project, reading of the play by Moisés Kaufman about the aftermath of Matthew Shepard's murder, 7 pm, Gardner Student Center Theater, University of Akron, 330-297-6226.
Monday, April 22
Sexual Assault rally, fourth annual event commemorating Sexual Assault Awareness Month, hosted by the Ohio Coalition on Sexual Assault, 11 am, West Plaza and Atrium of the Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, 614-268-3322. Langston Hughes Jazz Celebration, part of Trinity Cathedral's Brown Bag Concert series, 12:10 pm, 2021 E. 22nd St, Cleveland, 216-579-9745.
Legal Issues in Caregiving, educational session for LGBT caregivers or those caring for LGBT people, open to everyone, sponsored by the Benjamin Rose Institute, 5:15 pm, Lakewood Senior Center West, 16024 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland),. 216-791-8000.
Insight Monthly Dinner, Cleveland area LGB personal and professional networking organization, call for location, time and reservations, 216556-0576.
Tuesday, April 23
Accessible Mammograms, provided by Grant/Riverside's Mobile Mammography Unit, $85 fee is covered by most health insurance, serving women 40 and over, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St, 614-566-1111 or 800-752-9119 for appointments.
National Victims' Rights Week Lunch, guest speaker to be announced, 12 noon, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St, Akron, reservations and information call 330-376-0400.
Bears on Bears Book Signing, featuring author Ron Suresha, Pink Pyramid, 907 Race St, Cincinnati, 513-621-7465, http://
www.bearsonbears.com.
Judy Shepard to speak, 8 pm, $8, E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St, University of Akron, 330-972-7570.
Wednesday, April 24
Journey to a Hate-Free Millenium, screening of documentary film and lecture by former neo-Nazi skinhead, 7:30 pm, Temple Israel, 133 Merriman Rd, Akron, 330-297-6226.
Thursday, April 25
Ask People for Money Face-to-Face, free training session for local nonprofits hosted by AIDS Foundation Miami Valley, sponsored by a grant from the Gill Foundation, 1 pm, United Way of Dayton, 184 Salem Ave, register to 937-461-2437 ext. 26, http:// www.afmv.org.
Journey to a Hate-Free Millenium, screening of documentary film and lecture by former neo-Nazi skinhead, 6 pm, Gardner Student Center Theater, University of Akron, 330297-6226.
Christy Snow, talented and funny singersongwriter to perform, doors at 6 pm, $5, The Nickel, 4365 State Rd, Cleveland, 216661-1314.
Thursday to Saturday, April 25 to 27 Anything Goes, musical by gay writer/composer Cole Porter, performed by the Lakewood High School Barnstormers, 8 pm, $6, Lakewood High School, 14100 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-529-4162. GLBT F/V 5, queer film and video festival sponsored by the Wexner Center for the arts, featuring the films The Iron Ladies, Bombay Eunuch, Chop Suey, Eban and Charley, Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story, Desi's Looking for a New Girl, Stranger Inside and The Girl, Wexner Center, Ohio State University, 1871 N. High St, Columbus, 614-292-0330, http://www.wexarts.org.
Thursday to Sunday, April 25 to 28
Stonewall Democrats National Convention, "Reclaiming Democracy," hosted by Cleveland and Central Ohio Stonewall Democrats
Folk artist Toshi Reagon performs in Cleveland on Wednesday April 17.
Friday to Sunday, April 26 to 28
COMIC 2002 Tournament, Columbus Ohio Midwest Invitational Classic annual LGBT bowling tournament, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, 614-276-3185, 614253-6038, 614-224-1574, http://www.comic online.org, tomola6@aol.com.
Cabaret, Tony Award-winning musical, $30$60, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St, Akron, group discounts available for 20 or more, box office 330-972-8137, group sales 330-972-8881. Friday to Sunday, April 26 to May 12
Shopping & Fucking, play about a gay man trying to sort out his drugand sex-filled life, Fri and Sat 11 pm, Sun 8 pm, $5, Dobama's Night Kitchen, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, http:// www.nightkitchen.org, 216-932-3396.
Saturday, April 27
An Evening to Benefit Fairness, fundraiser for the Northern Kentucky Fairness Alliance, featuring keynote speaker State Sen. Ernesto Scorsone, open bar cocktail hour, cash bar social, dinner, Margo's Restaurant, 404 Pike St, Covington, Ky. (Cincinnati), reservations and information 859-491-3608.
Straw Alley featuring Neecy Brown in concert, Lydia's, 1400 S. Arlington, Akron, 330773-3001.
Going Places: Action Against AIDS, biannual benefit black tie gala, 7 pm, Great Hall, David H. Ponitz Center, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, 937-461-2437 ext. 25, http:/ /www.afmv.org.
Prom We Never Had, sponsored by GLSENCincinnati and Cincinnati Youth Group, adults $30, 23 and under $15, 9 pm, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, 513-321-8790, glsencincy@aol.com.
Outraged Women's Festival, second annual benefit for the Central Ohio Abortion Access Fund, featuring music, spoken word, performance art and drag king Billy Ideal, 8 pm, BLD, 400 E. 2nd Ave, Columbus, 614470-5264, coaaf@hotmail.com.
Black and Blue Party, fetish and uniform night benefit for Dayton Pride, $3,9 pm, DJ's Saloon, 237 N. Main St, Dayton, 937223-7340.
Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28 WOW Rummage Sale, to benefit Women's Outreach for Women, Sat 9 am to 2 pm, Sun 9 am to noon, WOW, 1950 N. 4th St, Suite H, Columbus, 614-291-3639, womensoutreach@aol.com. Sunday, April 28
Bears on Bears Book Signing, featuring author Ron Suresha, 7 pm, An Open Book, 685 N. High St, Columbus, 614-291-8766, http:// www.bearsonbears.com.
and Dayton GLBT Caucus, Holiday Inn City Highlights of upcoming weeks
Select, 1101 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, 800727-2280, 202-783-8670, http://www.stone walldemocrats.org.
Friday, April 26
Breathe Life into Planned Giving, free training session for local nonprofits hosted by AIDS Foundation Miami Valley, sponsored by a grant from the Gill Foundation, 8 am, United Way of Dayton, 184 Salem Ave, register to 937-461-2437 ext. 26, http:// www.afmv.org.
Paintball with the Network, a Clevelandarea lesbian social and professional group, for location and reservations call 440-962-3662.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gay peopleschronicle.com
Sunday, May 5
AIDS Walk Central Ohio, 11 am, step off at 2pm, Bicentennial Park, Columbus, 614-447-5050, http://www.aidswalkcentralohio.org.
Saturday, May 11
HRC Cleveland Dinner, "Tomorrow's Vision Today, oday" ninth annual dinner dance and silent auction, $150 before April 1, $175 afterward, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel grand ballroom, Public Square, Cleveland, 800790-2538, http://www.hrc.org.
Compiled by Anthony Glassman