December 9; 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 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.
To Sunday, December 18
Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge, off-kilter sequel to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol written by gay playwright Christopher Durang, previews November 23 7:30 pm, Nov. 25 8 pm; opening night Nov 26 7 pm, Thursdays 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5 pm, Cleveland Public Theater's Gordon Square Theater, 6409 Detroit Ave, 216-631-2727, www.cptonline.org.
The Santaland Diaries, one-man show adapted from an essay by gay writer David Sedaris about his experiences as a mall elf during the holiday season, previews November 23 7:30 pm, Nov. 25 8 pm; opening night Nov 26 8 pm, Thursdays 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, Cleveland Public Theater's Levin Theater, 6415 Detroit Ave, 216-631-2727, www.cptonline.org.
To Friday, December 23
Holiday Hotline, musical comedy revue with music by Linda Eisenstein, who co-wrote the lyrics, and featuring Denise Astorino of Wild Plum Productions, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, 10:30 pm on Sat and 3 pm on Sun., $10 Thursday, Sunday and Saturday 10:30 pm shows, $15 Friday and Saturday 8 pm tickets, Orthodox Theater, 6203 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-491-1709.
Friday, December 9
Who Knew, photography show by Scott Lahodny, former intern at Nightsweats and TCells, 5:30 pm, Bancroft Gallery, Colonial Marketplace, 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 44, Cleveland, 216-241-2592.
Friday to Friday, December 9 to 30
Black Nativity, Christmas play by gay writer Langston Hughes, Karamu Performing Arts Theater, 2355 East 89th St, Cleveland, 216795-7070, www.karamu.com.
Saturday, December 10
Holly Volley, holiday-themed volleyball tournament presented by Columbus Alternative Volleyball Enthusiasts, $50 per person includes 2005-2006 NAGVA registration, check-in 7:45 am, play begins at 8:15 am, Sports Barn at Easton, 3599 Chiller Lane, Columbus, www.columbusvolleyball.org, 614-937-3852, jasvball@earthlink.net.
Holiday Gay-la, presented by SanduskyFirelands Pride, featuring comic magician Eric Brouman, 6 pm cocktail hour, 7:30 pm dinner, show follows, Greentree Quality Inn, 1935 Cleveland Rd, Sandusky, 419-627-0380, www.firelandspride.org.
Great Holiday Party Bash, presented by the Network, a Cleveland area social and professional networking organization for lesbians, DJ Singin' Sandy, appetizers, desserts, cash bar, $25 before November 26, $30 after, 7 pm, B-Side Lounge, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, send checks to Joy G., 5796 Ridgeview Lane #B, Willoughby, Ohio 44094, 440-962-3662, info@clevelandwomens network.org.
Vicki Genfan in concert, lesbian singersongwriter, $10 suggested donation, 8 pm, Tirabassi-Kin House, for Cleveland location call 216-371-3224 or go to www.tirabassi-kin.com. Saturday-Sunday, December 10-11
"Chillin' Out: A Swingin' Holiday," holiday concert by the Cincinnati Men's Chorus, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, 513-542-2626, www.cincinnatimens chorus.org.
Sunday, December 11
Birthday at the Beck, 30th anniversary celebration for the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, pastries and more, choice of Beauty and the Beast or T.I.D. Y., $60, $100 per couple, 3 pm, Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-651-5428, www.lgcsc.org.
Mrs. Stevens Hears the Mermaids Singing, film directed by Linda Thornburg based on May Saron's semi-autobiographical story of a septuagenarian lesbian who finds fame afer decades of writing, 1 pm show $10,4 pm show $25 includes post-screening party at Club 202; Campus Gateway Drexel Cinemas, 1550 North High St, Columbus, www.ladyfestohio.org, 614-545-2255.
LGBT Potluck Christmas Party, presented by Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 6:30 pm, All About Dancin', 2115 Freeman Ave, Cleveland, 216-861-7388.
Monday, December 12
Insight Holiday Dinner, Cleveland area LGB personal and professional networking organization, call for location, time and reservations, 216-556-0576.
Monday-Wednesday, December 12-14
Santaland Diaries and Season Greetings, holiday plays by gay essayist David Sedaris. 8 pm Mon-Weds, tickets $10 at the door only, Players Guild Theater, 1001 Market Ave N, Canton, 330-453-7617. www.playersguild theatre.com.
Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 13 and 15
Holiday Purchase Gift Wrapping, the Pride Center of Greater Youngstown will be wrapping purchases, donations welcome, Tuesday 9 am to 10 pm, Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, Barnes and Noble, 381 Boardman-Poland Rd, Youngstown, 330-783-9674.
Wednesday, December 14
Cleveland Stonewall Democrats Holiday Party, with city council members-elect Joe Santiago, Mark Tumeo and Nickie Antonio, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, 5:30 pm, Snickers Tavern, 5800 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-647-7437, apshepherd@earth link.net.
"A 'Family' Christmas" concert by the Cleveland Lesbian Gay Allies Concert and Marching Band features an original band arrangement of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah, 7:30 pm, Franklin Circle Church, Franklin Ave. at Fulton Rd., Cleveland; 216631-6126, www.gaybandcleveland.org.
Dave Koz and Friends Smooth Jazz Christmas, openly gay saxophonist, with Patti Austin, David Benoit and Jonathan Butler, 7:30 pm, $27-$47, Palace Theater, 34 West Broad St, Columbus, 614-469-1045, www.capa.com,
www.ticketmaster.com.
Friday, December 16
Dave Koz and Friends Smooth Jazz Christmas, openly gay saxophonist, with Patti Austin, David Benoit and Jonathan Butler, 7:30 pm, $35-$50, Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1515 Euclid
Cincinnati Dowagers Winter Lunch, potluck for old-time GLBT activists in the Cincinnati area, 1 pm, Church of Our Savior, 65 East Hollister, Cincinnati, 513-241-1870, http:// groups.yahoo.com/groups/dowagers1.
Hike or Ski the Tree Farm Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, 216-556-4832, www.clevelandoutandabout.org.
Christmas Classics, concert by the Dayton Gay Men's Chorus, 3 pm, St. John's UCC, 515 East 3rd St, Dayton, www.daytongaymens chorus.com.
Holiday Potluck, presented by the Akron Pride Center, please bring a side dish or dessert, 5 pm, 71 North Adams St, Akron, 330253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org.
Ave, Cleveland, 216-771-4444, www.playhouse Highlights of upcoming weeks
square.com, www.tickets.com.
Saturday, December 17
Holiday Bowling Party and Bid Whist Tournament, presented by BlackOut Unlimited, 10:30 pm, $25 bowling only, tournament $10 extra in advance, $5 for members, $15 day of event, Ambassador Lanes, 1500 Superior Ave, Cleveland, www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com, 216-314-2100, 216-272-7319.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18
"Tree Chic," North Coast Men's Chorus holiday concert, 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University, 2001 Euclid Ave, 800-766-6048, http:// www.nemchorus.org, info@ncmchorus.org, 216-556-0590.
Sunday, December 18
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Cookie Baking Party, presented by the Akron Pride Center, 12 noon, 71 North Adams St, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpride center.org.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com Saturday, December 24
Christmas Service and Entertainment, 6:30 pm living creche, 7 pm concert, 7:30 pm worship and carols, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2592 West 14th St, Cleveland, 216-861-7388, www.pilgrim alive.org.
Sunday, December 25
Community Christmas Dinner, continuing the tradition of Jim and Alice Schoen's LGBT community dinners in honor of their late son Jim Schoen Jr., please bring a side dish or dessert, 2 pm, Eternal Joy, 2382 Kennedy Ave, Dayton, 937-254-2087.
-Compiled by Anthony Glassman
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