October 21, 2005

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 11

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Potpourri, concert by the Cleveland Lesbian, Highlights of upcoming weeks

Gay and Allies Concert and Marching Band, feature an Aaron Copland ballad performed by Romanina Campea, selections from Chicago and Phantom of the Opera, works by Holst, Sousa, Tchaikovsky, Bach and more, 7:30 pm, Franklin Circle Christian Church, 1688 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, 216-631-6126, www.gayband cleveland.org.

Friday, October 28

Sophie B. Hawkins with Alexis Antes, bisexual songstress with local lesbian performer opening, 8:30 pm, $15, Winchester Taven, 12112 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-226-5681, www.thewinchester.net.

Friday to Sunday, October 28 to 30

PeaceOut: World Homohop Festival, fifth annual gathering of LGBT hip-hop perfor-

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com

Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1

National LGBT Business Convention, presented by Echelon magazine in Dallas, Texas, www.echelonmag.com.

Thursday, November 3

Community AIDS Forum, presented by the Ohio State University Medical Center AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, the Ryan White Consortia 2 and Columbus Regional Advisory Group, HIV, syphilis and other screenings, presentation by Dr. Susan L. Koletar on changing HIV

treatments and enrolling in clinical trials, Aryka Chapman of the National Association of People with AIDS on changes to Medicare and Medicaid programs, 5 pm screenings, 6:30 pm Dr. Koletar, 7 pm Chapman's presentation, Columbus Health Department, 240 Parsons Avenue, 614-293-8112.

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

mances, presented by Sugartruck Recordings, Serving our Community with Pride for Over a Decade!

all shows $10, $20 festival pass available first night, Oakland, Calif., www.peaceout festival.com.

Saturday, October 29

Halloween Haunt, second annual Girth and Mirth Cleveland Halloween event, costumes encouraged, costume contest, food, BYOB, 7 pm, location to be announced, 216-556-0670, www.girthandmirthcleveland.com Ginnette's Halloween Potluck, presented by the Network, Cleveland area social and professional networking organization for lesbians, BYOB, bring a dish to share, elections for officers to be held that evening, 7:30 pm, $3 members, $5 non-members, RSVP by October 26 to 440-962-3662 or info@cleveland womensnetwork.org.

Masquerade Costume Ball, Halloween dance presented by Da Brothas and Da Sistas, 8 pm, open bar 8-10 pm, $15 advance, $20 door, Mather Mansion, 2605 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216-235-0869.

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There are approximately 40,000 new HIV cases in the United States per year*

AIDS is the 5th leading cause of death for 35-44 year olds, the 6th leading cause of death for 25-34 year olds, the 8th leading cause of death for 45-54 year olds, and the 10th leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds in the United States.

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