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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

January 23, 2004

charlie's calendar

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 to February 1

The Mystery of Irma Vep, campy drag play by noted gay playwright Charles Ludlam, Thurs. 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm, Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, www.weathervane playhouse.com, 330-836-2626.

Convenience, musical by Gregg Coffin about a closeted gay man's relationship with his mother, presented by Human Race Theatre at the Loft Theatre, 126 North Main St, Dayton, 937-228-3630, www.humanracetheatre.org. Private Lives, play by gay British writer, actor and wit Noel Coward, presented by Great Lakes Theater Festival, Thursday to Saturday 7:30 pm, Sundays 3 pm, 1:30 pm matinee on January 31, $16-$45, Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216241-6000, www.greatlakestheater.org.

Friday, January 23

Anne E. DeChant, acoustic lunchtime performance by lesbian singer-songwriter, 12 noon, Art Metro Gallery, 530 Euclid in the Colonial Arcade, Cleveland, 216-696-1942, www.anne edechant.com.

Grand Re-opening Party, official unveiling of new retail space for lesbian-owned bookstore, 5 pm, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Heights (Cleveland), www.loganberrybooks.com, 216-795-9800. Bryan Lee Emler performs, gay stand-up comedian, 8 pm, Skylight Comedy Club, 246 East 4th St, Mansfield, 419-521-5003. Anti-Racism: White People Becoming Better Allies, Allies Institute 2004, part of Ohio State University's GLBT Awareness Weeks, 8:30 am, Stecker Lounge, Ohio Union, 1739 North High St, Columbus, 614-781-1902, ohiocoalition@aol.com.

Anne E. DeChant, performance by lesbian singer-songwriter and her band, 10 pm, Barking Spider Tavern, 11310 Juniper Rd, Cleveland, 216-421-2863, www.anneedechant.com. Friday to Sunday, January 23 to 25

60th Healing Weekend, sponsored by Ohio AIDS Coalition, open only to those living with HIV, space is limited, scholarships available, $85 before January 5, $100 at registration, Burr Oak State Park Lodge, Glouster, Ohio, 614-444-1683, 800-226-5554, oaconehope @aol.com.

Friday to Sunday to February 8

Raised in Captivity, Ohio premiere of play by gay writer Nicky Silver, featuring siblings Tuson and Tyler Postma as twins Bernadette Dixon and Sebastian Bliss, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Jan. 18 7:30 pm, other Sundays at 2:30 pm, $11-$20, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-6838, www.dobama.org.

Saturday, January 24

Cleveland Bisexual Network, open planning meeting for Pride, summer retreat, activism and fun events, all are welcome, 2 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-291-8320, http://clevebinet. bravepages.com.

Attorney Joy Savren to speak, part of the potluck meeting of the Network, a Cleveland area social and professional networking organization for lesbians, 6 pm, $3 members, $5 others, for location call 440-962-3662, info@clevelandwomensnetwork.org.

Dean for America Town Hall Meeting, focusing on civil rights and justice issues including LGBT issues and the repeal of Article 12, hosted by Sen. Mark Mallory and Reps. Catherine Barrett and Tyrone Yates, refreshments provided, 7 pm, Integrity Hall, 2801 Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, 866-332-6487. Music Flowing Through Our Universe, winter concert by Windsong, Cleveland's feminist chorus, 7:30 pm, $7 advance donation, $10 door, St. Alban's, 2555 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, 216-739-1928.

Fiesta Loca: A Latin Dance Party, part of Ohio State University's GLBT Awareness Weeks, 8 pm, East Ballroom, Ohio Union, 1739 North High St, Columbus, 614-292-6200, glbtss@osu.edu, http://multiculturalcenter .osu.edu/glbtss.

Anne E. DeChant in concert, lesbian singersongwriter, 10 pm, $6, Lydia's, 1348 South Arlington Rd, Akron, 330-773-3001.

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Sunday, January 25

Eat, Eat, My Child: Food in Jewish Culture, presentation by Rabbi Rachel Rembrandt of Chevrei Tikva, 3 pm, for location call 216932-5551, www.chevreitikva.org.

Music Flowing Through Our Universe, winter concert by Windsong, Cleveland's feminist chorus, 4 pm, $7 advance donation, $10 door, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave., Cleveland, 216-739-1928.

Monday, January 26

Ruthie Alcaide, lesbian cast member of Real World: Hawaii, to speak as part of Ohio University's "That's So Gay" LGBT education week sponsored by Swarm of Dykes, 8 pm, Baker University Center Ballroom, Athens, 740-593-0239, www.ohiou.edu/lgbt. Tuesday, January 27

"The Down Low Phenomenon: Understanding and Outreach Within the Greater Community," examination of sexual relationships, tolerance and behavioral issues in the African American and other communities, sponsored by the Greene County Combined Health Districts's HIV Health Education and Risk Reduction Program. Three separate times: 8:30 am breakfast, $2, Antioch Inn, 795 Livermore St, Antioch College, Yellow Springs; 10:45 am, Multiplex Center, 1055 North Bickett Rd, Wilberforce; and 3 pm, Koch Hall, Kissel Auditorium, Wittenburg University, 200 West Ward St, Springfield, 937374-5617, 866-374-5617.

E. Lynn Harris Reception, co-hosted by Stonewall Columbus and OSU's GLBT Student Services, 5:30 pm, Multicultural Center, Fourth Floor, Ohio Union, 1739 North High St, Columbus, 614-299-7764.

E. Lynn Harris, gay author presents a talk opening United Black World Month, part of Ohio State University's GLBT Awareness Weeks, presented by GLBT Student Services, Fusion, Hillel, Queer Christians and New Diversity Initiatives, 7:30 pm, Ohio Union Conference Theater, 1739 North High St, Columbus, 614-292-6200, glbtss@osu.edu.

All About Sex, safer sex workshop hosted by Ka$h Money, part of Ohio University's "That's So Gay" LGBT education week sponsored by Swarm of Dykes, 9 pm, Rm. 201, Baker University Center, Athens, 740-593-0239, www.ohiou.edu/lgbt.

Wednesday, January 28

Drag Show, part of Ohio University's "That's So Gay" LGBT education week sponsored by Swarm of Dykes, 9 pm, Baker University Center Ballroom, Athens, 740-593-0239, www.ohiou.edu/lgbt.

Thursday, January 29

Queer Eye for the What? makeovers and discussion of the phrase "that's so gay," part of Ohio University's "That's So Gay" LGBT education week sponsored by Swarm of Dykes, 9 pm, the Front Room, Baker University Center, Athens, 740-593-0239, www.ohiou.edu/ lgbt.

Friday, January 30

Anti-DOMA Protest, organized by Miami University Spectrum LGBTA group, 3 pm, law offices of Taft, Stettinius and Hollister, where Rep. William Seitz, DOMA sponsor, works, 425 Walnut St. #1800, Cincinnati, actout_spectrum@yahoo.com, www.orgs.muohio.edu/spectrum.

Asians and Friends Movie Night, featuring a gay or Asian-themed film, 7 pm, at a member's home in Parma (Cleveland), 216-226-6080 ext. 3, 216-749-2399, mikec31@aol.com,

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Mr. Cablecast Drag King Pageant, sponsored by Harper's Bazzaroworld, 8 pm, Up on Main, 1919 North Main St, Dayton, 937-278-3650, uponmain@aol.com, www.uponmain.com. Anne E. DeChant and Katie Reider, performances by two lesbian singers, 8 pm, $7, Wall Street Night Club, 144 North Wall St., Columbus, 614-464-2800.

Saturday, January 31

Friends Together for Life Fundraiser, 1940sthemed benefit for AIDS education and prevention, 6:30 pm cocktail hour, 7:30 dinpm ner, 8:30 pm show, $40, McKinley Grand, 1819 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, 330452-1742, 330-453-2344.

DJ Barry Harris, formerly of Thunderpuss, spinning at Axis, 775 North High St, Columbus, 614228-3740, www.columbusnightlife.com.

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 Thom Filicia of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, to appear at the NARI Home Improvement Show, Saturday at 11 am, 2 pm and 6 pm, Sunday at 10 and 11 am, $9.50, $4.50 children 6-12; IX Center, 6200 Riverside Drive, Clevleand, www.naricleveland.org, 216-619-6274.

Sunday, February 1

Skiing, Snowboarding or Tubing, sponsored by Cleveland Out and About, Alpine Valley Ski Resort, 10620 Mayfield Rd, Chardon (Cleveland), 216-556-4832, clevelandoutdoors.org.

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Holly Hughes to speak, lesbian performance artist and author, one of the "NEA Four" who sued the government over restrictions on funding for the arts, part of Cleveland State University's "Identity and Performance: A Public Dialogue" series, 5 pm, Drinko Hall, Music and Communications Building at Euclid Ave. and East 21st St., Cleveland, 216523-7173, www.csuohio.edu/crossings. Drumming Workshop, for women of any skill level, 7 pm, Women's Outreach for Women, 524 South Wall St, Columbus, 614242-1284.

Thursday, February 5

Personal Lobbying and Letter-Writing, workshop presented by Ohioans for Growth and Equality to train GLBT people to interact with their elected officials, 7 pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High St, Columbus, www.stonewall-columbus.org, 614-299-7764.

Thursday to Sunday, February 5 to 8

Candidates and Campaign Training Institute, organized by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Foundation, non-partisan training open to present and future LGBT candidates, campaign personnel and community leaders, Tampa, Fla., 202-842-7312, www.victoryfoundation.org.

Friday, February 6

Womyn's Valentine's Dance, hosted by Lavender Triangle, cash bar, sound by Mobile Music, $5,8 pm, Jagel's, 5072 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, 419-475-3083.

Saturday, February 7

The Vagina Monologues, play by Eve Ensler, part of the national V-Day celebration to raise awareness of violence against women, $12, Players Guild Theatre, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, 330453-7617, www.playersguildtheatre.com. Sunday, February 8

"It's a Celebration!" first anniversary of J Turningpoint Assembly, central Ohio's first open and affirming Pentecostal congregation, withmusician Paul Parnell, 3 pm, 2350 Indianola Ave, Columbus, www.turningpointassembly.com, 614446-5123.

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