December 23,
2005
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 11
charlie'scalendar
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 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 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. Holiday Hotline, musical comedy revue with music by Linda Eisenstein, who co-wrote the lyrics, and featuring Denise Astorino of Wild Plum Productions, 8 pm, $15, Orthodox Theater, 6203 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216491-1709.
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.
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.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, favorite carols, an original Christmas story, open and affirming congregation, 7:30 pm, Community Church of Chesterland United Church of Christ, 11984 Caves Rd at Wilson Mills, Chesterland (Cleveland), 440-729-7898.
Candlelight Service with Communion, 11 pm, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216351-1060.
Sunday, December 25
Christmas Morning Carol Service, open and affirming congregation, 10 am, Community Church of Chesterland United Church of Christ, 11984 Caves Rd at Wilson Mills, Chesterland (Cleveland), 440-729-7898.
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.
Friday, December 30
Katie Reider Band, New Year's show with Columbus native and special guests the Katie Todd Band and the Floorwalkers, doors 8:30 pm, $10 door, $8 advance, Little Brothers, 1100 North High St, Columbus, 614421-2025, www.stepoutproductions.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-$65 single, $120 couple, VIP $75, $140 couple, deadline is December 30, tickets cover both events and are not sold separately, www.abetterplace4u.com, 216-469-1900, 216-
496-2308.
Monday, January 2
LGBT Ski Club Mixer, come and learn about Cleveland's LGBT ski club and its two outings in January, 7 pm, Bounce Nightclub, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, love2skilgbt@yahoo.com, www.geocities.com/love2skiLGBT.
Saturday, January 7
LGBT Ski Trip to Peak N Peek, registration required by January 3, presented by the Cleveland Area Gay and Lesbian Ski Club, love 2 skilgbt@yahoo.com,
www.geocities.com/love2skiLGBT.
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, monthly meeting changes location each month, statewide organization for lesbians 60 and over, please bring a dish to share, 11 am, Karl Road Library, 5590 Karl Rd, Columbus, 216932-0977, 614-579-6021.
Happy New Queer, dance for LGBT and questioning youth 20 and under, dancing, food, presented by Kaleidoscope Youth Center, 8 pm, Whetstone Park Shelterhouse, 3901 North High St, Columbus,614-294-7886, www.kaleidoscope.org. Da Brothas and Da Sistas Anniversary, party celebrating the first anniversary of the LGBT African American social organization, open bar, food, Cleveland location to be announced, 216-235-0869, 216-832-0788.
Wednesday, January 11
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, for women seeking employment in skilled trades and technical fields, 12 noon, Employment Network, Lorain County Human Services ETA Building, 42495 North Ridge Rd, Elyria, RSVP to 440-324-5244.
Saturday, January 14
Voices of Freedom, Voices of Truth, winter concert by Windsong, Cleveland's feminist chorus, dedicated to the memory of Rosa Parks, featuring Afi-Odelia Scruggs, $12 advance, $15 door, 7:30 pm, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216-921-7328, windsongchorus@yahoo.com,
www.geocities.com/windsongchorus.
Tuesday, January 17
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, for women seeking employment in skilled trades and technical fields, 6 pm, Hard Hatted Women, 3043 Superior, Cleveland, 216-861-6500 ext. 254.
Thursday, January 19
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, for women seeking employment in skilled trades and technical fields, 6 pm, Hard Hatted Women, 3043 Superior, Cleveland, 216-861-6500 ext. 254.
Saturday, January 21
LGBT Ski Trip to Holiday Valley, registration required by January 17, presented by the Cleveland Area Gay and Lesbian Ski Club, love2skilgbt@yahoo.com, www.geocities. com/love2skiLGBT.
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation and Testing, for women seeking employment in skilled trades and technical fields, 9 am, Hard Hatted Women, 3043 Superior, Cleveland, 216861-6500 ext. 254.
Tuesday, January 24
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, for women seeking employment in skilled trades and technical fields, 6 pm, Hard Hatted Women, 3043 Superior, Cleveland, 216-861-6500 ext. 254.
Thursday, January 26
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation, for women seeking employment in skilled trades and technical fields, 6 pm, Hard Hatted Women, 3043 Superior, Cleveland, 216-861-6500 ext. 254.
Widening the Circle for All God's Children, film screening and discussion to inaugurate a series of monthly forums, featuring Bill Moyers' interview with Rev. James A. Forbes Jr., 7 pm, Franklin Circle Christian Church, 1688 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, 216-781-8232.
Saturday, January 28
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation and Testing, for women seeking employment in skilled trades and technical fields, 9 am, Hard Hatted Women, 3043 Superior, Cleveland, 216861-6500 ext. 254.
Asians and Friends Chinese New Year, banquet and show, 6 pm, $35 members, $40 nonmembers until January 14, $45 Jan. 15 to 24, $50 Jan. 25 to 28, C&Y Chinese Restaurant, 2222 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, www.members.aol.com/AFCleveland,
cy_butterfly@hotmail.com.
Saturday to Sunday, Jan. 28 to Feb. 19 The Colored Museum, play by gay writerdirector George C. Wolfe, directed by Caroline Jackson-Smith, Karamu Performing Arts Theater, 2355 East 89th St, Cleveland, 216795-7070, www.karamu.com.
Friday and Saturday, February 10-11
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love," Valentine's concert by the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, 8 pm, Studio II Theater, Vern Riffe Center, 77 South High St, Columbus, 614-228-2462, www.cgmc.com.
Saturday, February 11
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Orientation and Testing, for women seeking employment in skilled trades and technical fields, 9 am, Hard Hatted Women, 3043 Superior, Cleveland, 216861-6500 ext. 254.
"Hearts on Fire," North Coast Men's Chorus Valentine's Day-themed cabaret fundraiser, food, music, silent auction, Cleveland Play House Club, 8500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216556-0590, www.nemchorus.org.
Thursday to Sunday, February 23-26
Winterstar Festival, 23rd annual pagan festival featuring a number of presentations on LGBT people and pagan spirituality, Atwood Lake Resort, Dellroy (Columbus), 800446-4962, www.rosencomet.com/winterstar. Friday to Sunday, February 24 to 26
Mr. Cleveland Leather Competition, enw venue, international title holders, preand postcompetition events, www.mrcleveland leather.com.
Saturday, February 25
Judy and Liza: Together Again, singing and dancing tribute show starring Suzanne Goulet as Liza Minnelli and Julie Sheppard as Judy Garland, $29.50, $75 VIP tickets benefit David's House Compassion and include preshow appetizers and a dessert and champagne reception with the stars, 8 pm, Franciscan Theater, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania (Toledo), 419-824-3999.
Thursday to Sunday, March 16 to 26
Cleveland International Film Festival, 30th year, presented by the Cleveland Film Society, featuring Ten Percent Cinema LGBT films, Tower City Cinemas, Cleveland, 216632-3456, www.clevelandfilm.org.
Friday and Saturday, March 24-25
"Censored," spring concert of the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, 8 pm, Capitol Theater, Vern Riffe Center, 77 South High St, Columbus, 614-228-2462, www.cgmc.com.
True Colors Conference, 13th annual gathering focusing on the needs of LGBT youth, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Conn., www.ourtruecolors.org. Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26
"Bustin' Out All Over," spring concert of the Cincinnati Men's Chorus featuring the Richard Rodgers songbook, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, 513-542-2626, www.cincinnatimenschorus.org.
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Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2 "'S Wonderfool," North Coast Men's Chorus spring concert, 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University, 2001 Euclid Ave, http:// www.ncmchorus.org, info@ncmchorus.org, 216-556-0590.
Friday to Sunday, April 7 to 9
20 Queer Years at Miami of Ohio, event presented by the 1809 GLBT Alumni organization to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Miami University's GLBT group,
www.1809alumni.org.
Thursday to Sunday, April 27 to 30
Log Cabin Republicans National Convention, Washington, D.C., www.logcabin republicans.org.
Friday to Sunday, April 28 to 30
Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend, benefits the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center and the Leather Archives and Museum among other groups, Wyndham Hotel, Cleveland, www.clawinfo.org, 216-252-2148.
Thursday to Sunday, May 11 to 14
North Coast Chub-Chaser-Bear Weekend, presented by Girth and Mirth Cleveland, Wyndham Cleveland Hotel, weekend@girth andmirthcleveland.com, www.northcoast
weekend.com, 216-556-0670.
Sunday to Thursday, May 14 to 18
Women in Medicine Conference, national retreat for lesbian physicians, La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico, www.womeninmedicine.org, wimretreat@
earthlink.net.
Saturday, June 3
Dayton Pride Parade and Rally, www.daytonpride.org, 937-274-1776 pridedayton@aol.com.
Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11
Cincinnati Gay Pride Festival, in Northside's Hoffner Park both Saturday and Sunday; 513591-0200, www.prideisalive.com.
"The Colors of Our Lives," North Coast Men's Chorus Pride concert, 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University, 2001 Euclid Ave, http:/ /www.ncmchorus.org, info@nemchorus.org, 216-556-0590.
Sunday, June 10
Cincinnati Gay Pride Parade and Festival, pep rally Sunday at Burnet Woods followed by parade to Hoffner Park where weekend festival continues: 513-591-0200, www.prideis alive.com.
Thursday to Sunday, June 15 to 18
International Conference on Bisexuality, 9th event at the University of Toronto, Ontario, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/9icb.
Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17
"That '70s Concert," Pride concert by the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, 8 pm, Capitol Theater, Vern Riffe Center, 77 South High St, Columbus, 614-228-2462, www.cgmc.com.
Saturday, June 17
Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival, parade marches to festival in Voinovich Park on Lake Erie at north end of East 9th St, 216371-0214, www.clevelandpride.org. Dayton Pride Dinner and Business Expo, 21st annual event, www.daytonpride.org, 937274-1776 pridedayton@aol.com.
Sunday, June 18
Gay Day at Cedar Point, unofficial, unsponsored event at the amusement park near Sandusky is every Fathers Day when the crowds are thinner; wear red or rainbow colors, www.firelandspride.org, http:// ajw.freeshell.org/sanduskygaypride.
Saturday, June 24
Columbus Pride Parade and Festival, parade steps off from Goodale Park in the Short North, marches on High St. to festival at Bicentennial Park; 614-299-7764, www.stonewallcolumbus.org.
Saturday to Saturday, July 15 to 22 Gay Games VII, seventh quadrennial gay sporting event, held in Chicago, www.gaygameschicago.org. Saturday to Saturday, July 26-Aug. 5 World Outgames, inaugural sporting event intended to be a quadrennial occurrence, held in Montréal, www.montreal2006.org.
Compiled by Anthony Glassman