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'Reel Voices' is your ticket to movie music magic
by Michael Wachter
Columbus-The Columbus Gay Men's Chorus will present "Reel Voices' in its final concert of their 15th Anniversary season. The chorus will offer a unique spin on songs from a number of Hollywood blockbusters. Featuring 100 voices, this year's summer concert highlights the sophisticated, funny and heartfelt songs of some of greatest films ever seen on the silver screen.
This is your ticket to movie magic. Some songs include the James Bond medley, Footloose, "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge and "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic.
Two performances will take place on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre at the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in downtown Columbus. The ticket cost is $23 and $28 and can be purchased from CAPA, 614-469-0939, or Ticketmaster 614-431-3600.
The Columbus Gay Men's Chorus was
formed in 1990 and maintains the vision of its founding members to foster increased recognition, understanding and acceptance of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender persons. It is a non-auditioned chorus open to all people regardless of vocal talent, musical abilities, race, gender, religion, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation or economic means. The members of the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus are equally dedicated to performing vocal music of the highest quality for its audiences and to maintaining an atmosphere of camaraderie, support and respect for its diverse members. During each performance and public appearance, they seek to live their mission of "Voices Raised, Lives Changed."
For more information about the chorus and their concert season please visit www.cgmc.com or call 614-288-2462. ▼
Michael Wachter is the board member in charge of marketing for the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus.
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Find out about crystal meth at Arena Grand forum
by Chris Hughes
Columbus-The Columbus AIDS Task Force is presenting two major events during Pride Month.
First, find out what Tina is up to in the community and come discuss your views on "Crystal Meth Use and HIV Transmission in the Columbus GLBT Community" on June 14 at a forum co-sponsored by Stonewall Columbus, the Men 4 Men Project of CATF and BRAVO at 6:30 pm in the Arena Grand Theatre, 175 W. Nationwide Blvd.
A panel presentation and public forum will discuss the realities of how this drug is used in our community and the impacts it is having. Tied into the discussion will be thoughts on how it relates to HIV transmission. Please join us and share your thoughts on this very important topic.
Then, have Pride in being tested! This year
National HIV Testing Day, June 27, falls on the Monday after the Columbus Pride parade and festival. In conjunction with Stonewall Columbus, the Men 4 Men Project will be offering free, rapid HIV testing at 2Co's Cabaret, 790 North High Street, from 1 pm-7 pm.
The Men 4 Men Project is Columbus's HIV prevention and testing program created by gay men for gay men. The team will be using the new OraQuick Advance, the mouth swab that develops results in 20 minutes. Combined with non-judgmental counseling techniques, this will be the most painless HIV test a gay man can get. Additionally, 2Co's has generously offered free show passes to the first 25 participants.
For further information contact Chris Hughes at 614-340-6736.
Chris Hughes is the MSM HIV prevention coordinator for the Columbus AIDS Task Force.
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Wine tasting at Axis will benefit Stonewall Dems
by Kellye Pinkleton
Columbus-The Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio have announced the event details for the annual Wine Tasting Benefit, the chapter's premiere event.
This year's event will again feature the popular silent auction and a host of elected officials and candidates running in the November election. It will be held at Axis on Wednesday, August 10, 5:30 pm to 8 pm. The cost, which includes wine and light refreshments, is only $15 and all proceeds benefit the chapter's activities and support efforts throughout the year.
"Last year's event drew over 100 people,” said chapter president Sara Ernest, “and we expect this year's event to be even bigger as
many candidates have expressed an interest in attending."
"This is an opportunity for us to celebrate recent successes," she added, "such as Mary Jo Hudson's campaign and many viable democratic candidates running in the November general election."
Any community members interested in donating items for the silent auction may contact planning committee member Tony Mariani at admariani@hotmail.com.
For information on Stonewall Democrats membership or upcoming activities, call 614265-7444 or e-mail stonewalldemsoh @yahoo.com.
Kellye Pinkleton is the vice president for public relations of the Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio.
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