February 10, 2006
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, February 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, February 10
Valentine Vino Venture, benefit for the AIDS Resource Center Ohio, four new wines, raffle, food, the new collection from local artist Scott Gibbs, $20, 6 pm, Therapy Café, 452 East 3rd St, Dayton, 937-461-2437 ext. 25, jessicabott@arcohio.org.
Friday and Saturday, February 10-11
The Vagina Monologues, performance of Eve Ensler's play to benefit the V-Day Project to end violence against women and girls, $18 advance, $20 door, $13 students advance, $15 students door, Mocha Maiden, 43 South Main St, Akron, www.flurwild.com/RSVD.htm. "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.
Friday to Sunday, February 10 to 12
Mass Appeal, play about seminarians dealing with issues including gay priests, starring Grayson Atha and Marcus Atha, 7:30 pm, free will offering requested to support the children of Haiti and the Drama Ministry, Friday at Powell United Methodist Church, 825 East Olentangy, Powell (Columbus), Saturday and Sunday at King Ave. United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave, Columbus, 614-424-6050.
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.
LGBT Legal Workshop, presented by attorney Cindy Voller, sponsored by Equality Toledo and the University of Toledo College of Law Legal Clinic, 10 am, Rm. 1013, College of Law, Toledo University, 419-344-0045, www.equalitytoledo.org.
Drumming Circle, part of Liberation UCC's celebration of Black History Month, instruments and refreshments will be provided, 5 pm, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-521-5556.
Chick Flicks, women's movie night presented by the Cleveland LGBT Center, 6:30 pm social time, 7 pm film, refreshments provided, 6600 Detroit Ave,
www.lgbtcleveland.org.
216-651-5428,
College GSA Mixer, open to all members of northeast Ohio college gay-straight alliances, sponsored by the Cleveland LGBT Center, 7:30 pm, Grid, 1437 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, 216-651-5428, whynot5140@yahoo.com. Amy Steinberg in concert, singer-songwriter with a sassy sensibility and loquacious sociopolitical and spiritual awareness, $12 advance, $15 door, 8 pm, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216-795-9800, www.loganberrybooks.com.
Valentine's Day Dance, presented by the Pride Center of Greater Youngstown, ticket bar, refreshments, straight allies welcome, $5 suggested donation, 8 pm, First Unitarian Church, 1105 Elm Street, Youngstown, 330-793-5154 or 330-747-7433 (74-PRIDE). "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.ncmchorus.org.
Q-Pid, semi-formal Valentine's Day dance for LGBT youth and allies, 9 pm, OSU Hillel, 46 East 16th St, Columbus, http:// multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss, 614-
688-8449.
King of Hearts Benefit, leather and Valentines-themed fundraiser for the Cleveland LGBT Center, hosted by Mr. Cleveland Leather 2005 Clay Angus and Mr. Leather Crossover 2006 Robert Bess, 11 pm, $2 donation at the door, Man's World, West 29th and Detroit Ave, 216-574-2203.
Sunday, February 12
Shower of Stoles, event marking the first anniversary of Plymouth Church UCC becoming an open and affirming congregation, 10:30 am worship, with composer Anne Wilson's Lament, written for Matthew Shepard, played during services, chapel open until 1 pm, 2860 Coventry Rd, Shaker Heights (Cleveland), 216921-3510.
LGBT Equality, presentation by Equality Ohio executive director Lynne Bowman on what is described as a "Religious Social Justice Issue," Cross Creek Community Church, 667 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton, 937-
434-4580.
Gay Community Endowment Fund Dinner, inaugural event featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz, benefits the GCEF of the Akron Community Foundation, 5 pm cocktails, 6 pm dinner, 7:45 program, $25, Bricco, 1 West Exchange St, Akron, 330376-8522, http://www.gaycommunityfund .org/tickets-gcef.
Full Moon Hike at North Chagrin Reservation, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 7 pm, 216-556-8209, www.clevelandoutand about.org.
Sunday to Tuesday, Feb. 12 to 14
Class Reunion (Return to the 80s), drag show hosted by Dr. Anne Farrelly and Lady Alexis Fontaine, featuring Virginia West, Nina West, Beverly Ford, Fancy Punasti, Selma Love, Sharon Love, Hellin Bedd and many more, 50/50 raffle to benefit Stonewall Columbus, drinks 8 pm, show 9 pm, $40-$50, Axis, 775 North High St, Columbus, 216-228-3740, www.ticketweb.com, www.stonewall columbus.org.
Monday, February 13
The Artist's Way, first of 12 sessions of creativity workshops, hosted by Mary Lay, presented by Stonewall Columbus, 7 pm, 1160 North High St, Columbus, 614299-7764, www.stonewallcolumbus.org.
Tuesday, February 14
Freedom to Marry at Lucas County Courthouse, couples will seek marriage licenses while others pass out Valentine's Day candy hearts with "Civil marriage is for everyone" message; 12 noon, 700 Adams St., Toledo; 419344-0045; www.equalitytoledo.org.
Wednesday, February 15
Financial Planning Seminar, hosted by Primerica's Johnnie L. Pittman III, 6:30 pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High St, Columbus, RSVP to 614-333-5280.
Thursday, February 16
Safe Zone Mixer, social event for LGBT people and their allies, 4 pm, Hovorka Atrium, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, www.case.edu/provost/lgbt/safezone.html. LGBT Grief Support Group, first of seven weekly sessions, co-facilitated by Patty O'Shea and Cathy Calamia, 7 pm, Cleveland LGBT Community Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, information and registration 216-694-6214.
Friday, February 17
Fourth Annual Valentine's Dance, presented by the Toledo Area Pride Center, BYOB, mixers provided, 6 pm cocktail hour, 7 pm buffet dinner, dance 8 pm, dinner and dance $25 in advance, dance only $5 at the door, Bayside Boardwalk Banquet Hall, 2759 Seaman Rd, Oregon (Toledo), send check for reservations to TAP Center, 450 West Delaware Ave, Toledo, OH 43610, 419-241-9684.
Friday to Sunday, February 17 to 19
Painting the Rainbow: Celebrating Unity Through Diversity, annual Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Ally College Conference, featuring singer Magdalen HsuLi, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, www.mblgtacc2006.org.
Saturday, February 18
Hike the Gorge Trail in Cuyahoga Falls, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, 216-556-8209, www.clevelandoutand about.org.
Transgender Activism, meeting on what Equality Ohio and the Cleveland LGBT Center are doing for the transgender community, including work on correcting Ohio birth certificates and other documents, refreshments provided, 4 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org. Lesbian Cancer Survivors Support Group meeting and event, 6:30 pm, for location call 440442-9399.
Touch of Pink, film about a gay man in London trying to come out to his Muslim mother with the help of Cary Grant's ghost, shown as part of Guy's Night Out, 6:30 pm social time, 7 pm film, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
31st Womyn's Variety Show, doors 6 pm, show 7:30 pm, $20,sliding scale available, limited to 500 tickets, Temple Tifereth Israel, 1855 Ansel Rd. at East 105th St., just north of Chester in University Circle, Cleveland, 216-798-0456.
Winter Heat, show by members and select ensembles of the Cincinnati Men's Chorus, $15 advance, $20 door, Hamburger Mary's, 911 Vine St, 513-542-2626, www.cincinnatimenschorus.org.
Cosmic Bowling, presented by HRC Cleveland steering committee, $30 in advance, $35 door, students with ID$25; 8:30 pm, Ambassador Lanes, 1500 Superior Ave, Cleveland, 800-790-2538, communityevents.cleveland@hrc.org.
Sunday, February 19
Soul Food Dinner, immediately following worship services at 11 am, dinner and fellowship 12:15 pm, $5 for adults, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216-351-1060.
Spiritual Jazz Brunch, with Harry Knox, director of the Human Rights Campaign's Religion and Faith Program, presented by the HRC Federal Club, for members of the Federal Club and those interested in joining the group of $1,200+ donors, 12 noon, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood (Cleveland), http:// www.hrccleveland.org.
Chili Cook-off, presented by the Akron Pride Center, 71 North Adams St., Akron, 330253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org.
Skate and Fun Outing, presented by the Stonewall Columbus Parents and Children Together Program, 1:30 pm, skate rental $2.50, rollerblade rental $3.50, admission to playhouse for younger children $3, Wow Family Fun Center, 4900 Evanswood Dr, Columbus, 614-299-7764, kbishop@stonewallcolumbus.org.
Lakewood Caucus of the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, meeting to set dates for conversations with school board and city council members on bullying legislation and hate crime ordinance, 6 pm, 12598 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood (Cleveland), 216-227-1787.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Monday, February 20
Erie Gay Men's Chorus Rehearsal, first practice for new group, 8 pm, Rehearsal Hall, Memorial Auditorium, Highlander at Cole, Edinboro University, Edinboro, Pa., 814602-0252, dburdick@edinboro.edu. Thursday, February 23
Commitment Faire, annual LGBT wedding exposition, presented by Stonewall Columbus, $8 advance, $10 door, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad St, Columbus, 614299-7764, www.stonewallcolumbus.org.
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