October 7, 2005
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
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charlie's calendar
To Sunday, October 9
Fire and Ink Revival, conference for GLBT African American writers, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, www.fireandink.org.
To Sunday, October 16
Out in Akron, LGBT cultural festival, 330253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org. The Vampyres, dark and comic play by David Hansen, directed by openly bisexual artist Alison Hernan Garrigan, Weds 8 pm, ThursSat 11 pm, Sun 6 pm, $10-$24, Cleveland Public Theater, 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-631-2727, www.cptonline.org.
To Sunday, October 23
Forbidden, play by Pat Rowe dealing with the wife of a Nazi officer who falls in love with a Jewish woman during the Holocaust, presented by Red Hen Productions, $18, 7:30 pm Thurs and Fri, 3:30 pm Sun, Cleveland Black Box Theater, 1210 West 6th St, Cleveland, 216556-0910, www.feministtheatre.org. Friday, October 7
Queer Shorts Film Festival, part of Out in Akron, 7 pm, Rolling Acres Mall, 2400 Romig Rd, Akron, 330-253-2220, ywww.akronpridecenter.org. Mr. Columbus All-Star Pageant, this year's theme is Darkness Falls: Gothic All-Star, competitors' entry fee $40 advance, $45 day of pageant, roll call 9 pm, pageant 10 pm, Somewhere Else, 1312 South High Street, Columbus,
614-449-7673, 614-561-2663, gspiceproductions@yahoo.com. Tropical Malady, Thai film about a country boy and a soldier who fall in love, 9:30 pm, $8, $5 members and CIA students, Cleveland Institute of Arts Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216-421-7450, www.cia.edu/ cinematheque.
Friday to Sunday, October 7 to 9
Columbus Black Gay and Lesbian Pride, weekend of events for the black same-genderloving community, www.colsblkball@aol.com. Load the Boat 15: Noah's Ark, annual fly-in presented by the Cleveland City Country Dancers, 216-251-1053, www.loadtheboat.org. Retreat for Gay and Lesbian Catholics, sixth annual time of prayer and faith for LGBT Catholics, $145 for two nights and meals, partial scholarships available, Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Road, Cleveland, 440-884-9300. Ladyfest Ohio, second annual collection of feminist art and performances, includes a number of lesbian and bisexual performers and artists, held in four Short North venues in Columbus-Artforce, Little Brother's, Skully's and Surly Girl Saloon, www.ladyfestohio.org.
Saturday, October 8
Emerge: Out of the Shadows, Into the Light, ninth annual National Coming Out Day Prayer Breakfast, featuring Earlham College scholar Justin Cannon, presented by Eternal Joy MCC, 9 am, $20, Wellington Grill, 2450 DaytonXenia Rd, Beavercreek (Dayton), 937254-2087, www.eternaljoymcc.org. Finding the I in the Middle of Racism, nationally recognized interactive education program, presented by People of All Colors Together-Cleveland, breakfast and lunch included, 9 am-5 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, registration recommended, 216-651-5428, info@pactcleveland.com. A Family for Every Child, LGBT adoption and foster parent workshop, sponsored by the Ohio Youth Advocacy Program, Bellfaire JCB, ACLU of Ohio and Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services, lunch provided, 10 am, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428, www.lgcsc.org. Rubies Are Forever, James Bond-themed fundraiser for Violet's Cupboard and the Community AIDS Network presented by the Rubi Girls, part of Out in Akron, 8 pm, $5, Interbelt Nite Club, 70 North Howard St, Akron, 330253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org. "Under Our Spell," drag performance by the Royal Court, a troupe made up of both queens and kings, featuring Showeena DuMore, Abby Pucker, Panzie Bloom, Gavin Danger, Mark Martin and more, doors 8 pm, show 9 pm, Wall Street Nightclub, 144 North Wall Street, Columbus, 614-4642800, www.wallstreetnightclub.com. Mysterious Skin, film by Gregg Araki about a young gay man helping a childhood friend come to grips with their early abuse, 9:35 pm, $8, $5 members and CIA students, Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216-421-7450, www.cia.edu/ cinematheque.
Sunday, October 9
Out in Akron Church Service, 11 am, Cascade Community Church, 1196 Inman, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpride center.org.
Kaleidoscope Garden Party, annual fundraiser for the Columbus area LGBT youth center, in a private Columbus area home, featuring entertainment by Mary Daniels and the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus' select ensemble Vox Alterna, 4 pm, $40 advance, $50 door, 614-294-7886, www.kaleidoscope.org. Cabaret Q, local talent showcase, part of Out in Akron, 7 pm, Amp Nightclub, 328 South Main St, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org.
Tuesday, October 11
National Coming Out Day.
National Coming Out Day Reception, with Sgt. Robert Stout, decorated Iraq War veteran, presented by the Dayton Lesbian-Gay Center, 5:30 pm, Cellblock, 135 East Second St, Dayton, 937-274-1776, www.pridedayton.org. Live Homosexual Acts will be performed on Public Square in downtown Cleveland as part of National Coming Out Day rally, acts may include snacking, text messaging, reading, knitting and coming out to family on live TV; 4 to 6 pm, sponsored by Cleveland LesbianGay Center; 216-631-5428, www.lgcsc.org. Come Out and Get Tested, rapid HIV testing presented by Stonewall Columbus and the Columbus AIDS Task Force's Men 4 Men Project, 5 pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High St, 614-340-6736, chrishughes@catf.net.
How Different Religions Respond to GLBT Issues, part of Ohio State University's GLBT Student Service's National Coming Out Week, 7 pm, 1180 Postle Hall, 305 West 12th Ave, Columbus, 614-688-8449, www.multicultural center.osu.edu/glbtss.
Hate Crime Vigil, part of Out in Akron, 8 pm, Cascade Community Church, 1196 Inman, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpride center.org.
Tuesday to Tuesday, October 11 to 18
National Coming Out Week, series of events surrounding National Coming Out Day, presented by Ohio State University GLBT Student Services, 614-688-8449, www.multi culturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss.
Wednesday, October 12
Beginning Square Dancing Lessons, presented by the Cleveland City Country Dancers, 7 pm, Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216-641-7447, www.cccdohio.org. Get Social for Equality, get-together sponsored by Equality Cincinnati, 7 pm, Crazy Fox Saloon, 901 Washington Ave, Newport, Kentucky (Cincinnati), 513-591-3247, www.equalitycincinnati.org.
Sexuality, Culture and the Masturbation Taboo, part of Ohio State University's GLBT Student Service's National Coming Out Week, 7:30 pm, 100 Ramseyer Hall, 29 West Woodruff Ave, Columbus, 614-688-8449, www.multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss.
Thursday, October 13
Religious Faith Exploration and Celebration, open discussion in part of Out in Akron, pm, First Grace Church, 350 South Portage Path, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpride center.org.
People and Children Together, new group for LGBT families, presented by Stonewall Columbus, 6:30 pm, 1160 North High St, Columbus, 614-299-7764, www.stonewallcolumbus.org. Dan Savage to speak, gay syndicated advice columnist and author of The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage and My Family, sponsored by Allies, 8 pm, Strosacker Union Ballroom, Baldwin Wallace College, 120 East Grand Street, Berea (Cleveland); free, but tickets required, can be reserved by calling 440826-2112.
Friday, October 14
LGBT Issues in Social Services and Child Welfare, conference presented by Out in Akron and the University of Akron School of Social Work, six continuing education units, breakfast, lunch and parking provided, Polsky Building, 121 South Main St, Akron, for reservations call 330-972-5974.
Crybaby Butch, reading by author Judith Frank from her award-winning novel, part of Ohio State University's GLBT Student Service's National Coming Out Week, 4 pm, 311 Denney Hall, 164 West 17th, Columbus, 614-688-8449, www.multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss.
Eating Out, gay-themed film about the confusing path of true love, presented by the Case Western Reserve University Film Society and Spectrum, 7, 9 and 11 pm, $3, Strosacker Auditorium, CWRU campus, Cleveland, 216368-2463, http://home.case.edu/spectrum, http://films.case.edu.
Meet the Models Party, presented by the Oldtimer's Club of Central Ohio, introducing their 2006 calendar of Columbus bartenders to raise money for Pater Noster House, Club Diversity, 863 South High St, Columbus, 614256-3768, occo@columbus.rr.com.
Saturday, October 15
A Family for Every Child, adoption workshop presented by P-FLAG Cincinnati, the Greater Cincinnati Log Cabin Republicans and GLSEN-Cincinnati, part of a statewide campaign organized by the Ohio Youth Advocacy Program and the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 9:30 am, Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, cincylgbtadoptionwksp@yahoo.com, 216-
651-5428.
Multicultural Health Fair, presented by the Cleveland Rustin Initiative, with planning help from the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, PACT, GLSEN and P-FLAG, 10 am-2 pm, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2592 West 14th St, Cleveland, 216651-5428.
Fall Pride March and Rally, line-up 12:30 pm, march 1 pm, rally 2 pm, State Stand North 12th Street to Perry Square, Erie, Pennsylvania, eriegaypride@yahoo.com, 814602-0252.
Full-Contact Musical Chairs, Roller Girls Ohio plays on skates to benefit BRAVO, with music by Cotton Jackson and A Planet for Texas; 9 pm, $4, Little Brother's, 1100 North High St., Columbus; 614-421-2025. Hike the Peninsula Area of the Cuyahoga Valley, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, 216-556-8209, http://clevelandoutand about.org.
Sweetest Dinner Dance, part of Out in Akron, $20, 7 pm, First Grace UCC, 350 South Portage Path, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org. Masquerage, masquerade ball benefiting the AIDS Resource Center Ohio, masks required, general admission includes a cocktail, music, hors d'oeuvres and photographs, $50, VIP $125 includes access to the Red Ribbon Lounge, gift, complimentary raffle ticket, 7:30 pm, the Merc, 617 East Third St, Dayton, 937461-2437 ext. 25, www.arcohio.org.
Burning Sage in concert, predominantly lesbian rock group, with Ursula the Matador of Monogatari, $5, free with receipt from dinner, 8 pm, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, www.burningsage.net, 216-357-2997.
Sunday, October 16
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Out in Akron Church Service, 11 am, Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 60 North Arlington St, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org.
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 216631-1052, 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.
It's My Party, concert by the Cincinnati Men's Chorus as part of the 20/20 Festival, 3 pm, $17.50 advance, $20 door, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth St, Cincinnati, 513542-2626, www.cincinnatimenschorus.org. Open Door Coffee House, special edition of monthly event to honor Out in Akron, 6:30 pm, First Grace UCC, 350 South Portage Path, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpride center.org.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Monday, October 17
Queers on Wheels: Sexuality Workshop, workshop dealing with the sexuality of differently-abled LGBT people, part of Ohio State University's GLBT Student Service's National Coming Out Week, 3 pm, 47 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, 614688-8449, www.multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/ glbtss.
Tuesday, October 18
Queers on Wheels: Disability Sensitivity Training, part of Ohio State University's GLBT Student Service's National Coming Out Week, 10:30 am, 43 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, 614-688-8449, www.multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss.
Saturday, October 22
A Little Night Magic, Eric Brouman to perform his comedy magic at the Insight monthly dinner, Cleveland area LGB personal and professional networking organization, call for location, time and reservations, 216-556-0576. Fall Hayride, organized by the Rainbow Wranglers, features food and cider, a hayride and a free pumpkin, dance lessons, dancing, a performance, an auction and a chance to win prizes at the "pumpkin patch," $15 partly benefits the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 6:30 pm, Boyert's Farm, 4557 Paradise Rd, Seville (south of Medina), 216-228-7145, www.rainbowwranglers.org.
Wednesday to Sunday, Nov. 9-13
Creating Change Conference, 18th annual LGBT activists' convention sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; Oakland Marriott City Center Hotel, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, California; hotel 510-451-4000, Task Force 202-639-6333; www.creating change.org.
--Compiled by Anthony Glassman
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