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December 16, 2005
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 11
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 website, 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. 258 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.
To Friday, December 30
Black Nativity, Christmas play by gay writer Langston Hughes, Karamu Performing Arts Theater, 2355 East 89th St, Cleveland, 216795-7070, www.karamu.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 Ave, Cleveland, 216-771-4444, www.playhousesquare.com, www.tickets.com. Country Christmas, drag show by the Royal Renegades, part of the proceeds benefit the Ohio Splash, 9 pm, karaoke follows, Garrett's Saloon, 1071 Parsons, Columbus, 614484-0048.
Saturday, December 17
Self Defense Workshop, presented by Lt. Mike Dodge of the Lesbian and Gay Police Association, sponsored by the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland and Transfamily, 4 pm, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
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.blackgayandproud-
cleveland.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.ncmchorus.org, info@ncmchorus.org, 216-556-0590.
Sunday, December 18
Songs of Mary, performance of seasonal music by the Chancel Choir of Plymouth Church UCC, an open and affirming congregation, 10:30 am, 2860 Coventry Rd, Shaker Hts (Cleveland), 216-921-3510, www.plymouth churchucc.org.
Cookie Baking Party, presented by the Akron Pride Center, 12 noon, 71 North Adams St, Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpride center.org.
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.
Wednesday, December 21
Winter Solstice with the Womyn of the Violet Flame, evening of singing, meditation and ritual, potluck 6:30 pm, ritual 7:30 pm followed by Solstice caroles, bring a candle, 3951 Rosemond, Cleveland Heights, 216-381-9541. Friday, December 23
Girth and Mirth Holiday Party, Cleveland group for large men and their admirers, RSVP required by December 20, 7:30 pm, Maria's restaurant, 11822 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216556-0670, info@girthandmirthcleveland.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.pilgrima live.org.
Christmas Eve Service, special music with organ, flute, clarinet and vocal solos, carols, candles, communion, 7 pm, Franklin Circle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1688 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, 216-781-8232, www.franklincirclechurch.org.
Candlelight Service with Communion, Highlights of upcoming weeks
11 pm, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216351-1060.
Sunday, December 25
Worship Service and Coffee Hour, 11 am, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216351-1060.
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.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1 New Year's Eve Celebration and Day Brunch, Eve celebration features open bar, extensive hors d'oeuvres, concert by Terisa Griffin and dancing with DJ G-Spot, doors open 9 pm, Healthspace Cleveland, 8911 Euclid Ave; brunch 12 noon, Hyacinth Lofts, 3030 East 63rd St, Cleveland (enter code 027), tickets to both events (not sold separately) $65 single, $120 couple; VIP $75, $140 couple, deadline is Dec. 30, www.abetterplace4u.com, 216-469-1900, 216-496-2308.
---Compiled by Anthony Glassman
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