July 29, 2005
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 11
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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 week, 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.
To Saturday, August 6
Tales of the Lost Formicans, anthropological play dealing with humans as the strange aliens they are, by queer playwright Constance Congdon, directed by Clyde Simon, presented by Convergence-Continuum, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, $12, $9 students and seniors, the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland, 216-687-0074, www.convergence-continuum.org.
To Sunday, August 14
Aida, musical by Elton John and Tim Rice, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, $26, $23 seniors, $15 students, Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216521-2540, www.beckcenter.org.
Friday, July 29
Lights, Camera, Action Mini-Ball, presented by the Beyond Identities Community Center Youth Advisory Council, music by DJ Robbie Rob, trophies in 15 "walking" categories, 9 pm, Cleveland Lodge Number 8, 2249 Payne Ave, Cleveland, 216-361-2428.
Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30 Signs of Pride, eighth annual Fort Wayne Pride, featuring Pepper Mashay, BlackSwamp, Lawn Chair Rodeo, Reflex, Jay Heare, Left Lane Cruiser, Summit City Singers, Black Damp, Between the Rooms, Branden Blaettner and Friends, Fort Wayne's Finest Illusionists and Caleb Jehl, Headwaters Park East, Ft. Wayne, Ind., 260-602-6860, www.ftwayne pride.org.
Saturday, July 30
Eternal Joy MCC Picnic, featuring "Pie the Pastor," 2 pm, Ernst Park, 1030 East David Road, Kettering (Dayton), 937-254-2087.. "I'm Coming Out" Motown Party, part of the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center's TaDa Dinner Series, food, drink and entertainment with a Motown theme, $40, 3 pm, limited to 50 guests, RSVP 216-651-5428, www.lgcsc.org. Slackjaw in concert, Cleveland feminist queer trio comprised of Katy Bishop, Laura Ackerman and Angelisa, fundraiser to send the members to the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 7 pm, suggested donation $5-$10, Center Art, 1930 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, 216320-1459.
Sunday, July 31
Detroit Shock Trip, voyage leaving from Cleveland to see the WNBA Detroit Shock play the Phoenix Mercury, leaves 8 am, returns immediately after the game, $65, pick up outside Union Station, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, pick-ups in Youngstown, Warren and Akron also available, 216-751-2345, 800622-2896, www.forwardexcursions.com. Toledo Unity Picnic, presented by the Toledo Area Pride Center, games, music and food provided, bring a dessert, BYOB but no glass containers, 12 noon, $10 advance, $12 gate, Sunrise Park, 1460 Woodville Rd, Millbury (Toledo), 419340-8356, toledounitypicnic@sbcglobal.net. Towpath Bike Ride to Peninsula, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, 216556-8209, http://clevelandoutabout.org. Meet and Greet Rep. Ted Strickland, Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, presented by the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, Blacks United in Local Democracy and the Cuyahoga County Young Democrats, 1:30 pm, Mercury Lounge, 1392 West 6th, Cleveland, 216-647-7437, www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org.
Monday, August 1
Black, Gay and Proud Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, 6 pm, Case Western Reserve University's Hovorka Atrium, 2080 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland, 216-937-2268, www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com. Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples, signing of book by Cleveland attorney Joan M. Burda, 7 pm, Borders Books and Music, 30121 Detroit Ave, Westlake (Cleveland), 440892-7667.
Monday to Sunday, August 1 to 7
Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, weeklong Black Gay Pride celebration, Cleveland, www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com,
216-937-2268.
Tuesday, August 2
Restaurant Tour: Stino da Napoli, mention the summer restaurant tour and 25% of the bill is donated to the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 19070 Old Detroit Rd, Rocky River, 440331-3944.
Black, Gay & Proud in Cleveland, premiere of documentary film, plus an extremely special movie screening, 6 pm, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 11235 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, 216-937-2268, www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com.
William Anthony Jr. to speak, chair of the Franklin County Democratic Party, at the Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Ohio Democratic Headquarters, 271 East State St, Columbus, stonewalldemsoh@yahoo.com, 614-
265-7444.
LP in concert, lesbian rocker from New York City, with the Architects and the Down Ten, 9 pm, $7, Beachland Ballroom, 15714 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, 216-481-1875, www.beachlandballroom.com.
Wednesday, August 3
Summer Restaurant Tour: Café Limbo, mention the tour and 35% of the bill is donated to the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 12706 Larchmere, Cleveland, 216-707-3333. Harlem Nights, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, featuring the Dark Divas of Drag and the Sophisticated Gents of Song, $5, 7 pm, A Sharp's Night Out, formerly the Robin's Nest, 4059 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, 216-937-2268, www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com.
LP in concert, lesbian rocker from New York City, with the Architects, 8 pm, $7, Little Brother's, 1100 North High St, Columbus, 614421-2025, www.littlebrothers.com.
Thursday, August 4
Summer Restaurant Tour: Flying Fig, mention the tour and 20% of the bill is donated to the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 2523 Market Ave, Cleveland, 216-241-4243.
Art Explosion, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, featuring a silent auction and poetry blast, 6 pm, Wyndham Hotel, 1260 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, followed by a special reception at Hamilton's Martini Bar, 1515 Euclid Ave, 216-937-2268, www.blackgayand proud-cleveland.com.
Ember Swift in concert, lesbian singersongwriter from Toronto, with Columbus' own Katie Reider, special guest XeLa, 8 pm, $8, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, www.emberswift.com. Friday, August 5
The Red Hott Affair, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, red-attired dinner and dance, 8 pm, $25, advanced ticket sales only, Cada di Borally, 27227 Chardon Rd, Richmond Hts (Cleveland), 216-937-2268, www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com.
Friday to Sunday, August 5 to 7
Together in Faith Conference, second annual multiracial, multigenerational conference for spiritual LGBT people, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich., 734-761-8283 ext. 3, www.togetherinfaith.com.
Saturday, August 6
State of Black Gay America Symposium: It's a She Thang, town hall meeting with national and local panelists, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, 12 noon, Ford Auditorium, Case Western Reserve University, corner of Euclid Ave and Adelbert Rd, 216-937-2268, www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com.
Greco-Roman Feast, part of the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center's TaDa Dinner Series, extravagant dinner of fresh fruit, wine, cheese and a variety of exotic dishes, $30, 5:30 pm, limited to 25 guests, RSVP 216-651-5428, www.lgcsc.org.y
Variety Show, to benefit P-FLAG of Erie and Crawford counties, $10 requested donation per ticket, 8 pm, Trance Dance Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, Pa., pflagerie@erie gaynews.com, 814-898-8341.
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White Fantasia, white attire affair with food, dancing and a special performance by Teria Griffin, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, $30 advance, $40 door, 9 pm, Cleveland Health Museum, 8911 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216-937-2268, www.blackgay
andproud-cleveland.com.
Sunday, August 7
Raise the Roof Gospel Service, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, 9:30 am breakfast, 11 am service, Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216-937-2268, www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com.
Family Festival, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration featuring food, entertainment, dancing, vendors and a kids' corner, 12 noon, Kirkland Park, East 49th and South Marginal Rd, Cleveland, 216-937-2268, www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com. Black, Gay and Proud Closing Party, 9 pm, Club 2527, 2527 West 25th St, Cleveland, 216-937-2268, www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Tuesday to Sunday, August 9 to 14
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 30th annual event, featuring Slanty Eyed Mama, Bitch, Ferron, Le Tigre, Tribe 8, Elvira Kurt, Holly Near, Betty and many others, near Hart, Mich., http://www.michfest.com, 231757-4766.
Friday to Sunday, August 12 to 14
Camping in the Field of Dreams and Possibilities, retreat and healing weekend for HIV service providers, consumers and friends, presented by Pater Noster House, bring own tent and sleeping bag, registration deadline August 8, $60, Columbus area, contact Fr. Phillip Zimmerman for info and reservations, 614870-6460.
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Bears in the Bighouse, annual Bears in the Woods gathering, Camp Davis, Boyers, Pa., Saturday only (includes 3 catered meals) $90 cabin, $80 tents, RVs and campers; Friday and Saturday nights $105 cabin, $95 tent, RV or camper, www.arktos-online.com/run/ bitw_2005.htm, 330-434-4860.
Thursday to Sunday, August 25 to 28 Stonewall Democrats National Convention, in San Diego, www.stonewalldemocrats.org. Sunday, August 28
Dancin' in the Streets, reinvented outdoor dance party to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 1 to 8 pm, Clifton Blvd. between West 116th and West 117th, Cleveland; 216-221-2333.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4
Midwest Invitational Softball Tournament, annual Labor Day weekend event rotated between Cleveland, Columbus and Detroit, sponsored by North Coast Athletic Association Softball League, Clark Fields, 2690 W 7th St, Cleveland, 216-671-8252, http:// home.earthlink.net/~northcoastsoftball/ index.html, mist05@earthlink.net.
Saturday, September 10
Dancin' in the Moonlight, annual Supporters Reaching Out fundraiser for David's House Compassion, featuring food, silent auction, Twila Starr, Voodoo Libido, Baptist Accents, Sound Connection, Kelly Broadway and Patrick Lewandowski, 7 pm, $30, $50/couple, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd, Sylvania (Toledo), 419-243-7274. Wednesday-Sunday, September 14-18
Between the Worlds, alternative spritual gathering for queermen, presented by the Green Faerie Grove, registration due by September 1, $70-$90, at a private campground in southeast Ohio, 614343-3681,www.greenfaeriegrove.org.
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