July 7, 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, July 9

National Women's Music Festival, featuring dozens of performers including Alix Olson, Girlyman, Nedra Johnson, Cheryl Wheeler, Margie Adam and others, Illinois State University, Normal, Ill.; www.wiaonline.org.

To Sunday, August 13

Ain't We Got Fun, Tin Pan Alley-themed queer musical by Michael McFaden set in the 1920s, $32.50; 14th Street Theater at Playhouse Square, East 14th Street at Prospect, Cleveland; www.tickets.com, 216-241-6000.

Friday, July 7

Ginger's Mystery Box, presented by Ladyfest Ohio, featuring Habeeba's Dance Arts, the Jolly Pancakes, Mew with Eve Warnock, Magical Two-Foot Theater, Alyson Greenfield, DJs, burlesque and drag kings, 9 pm, $5, High Five Bar, 1227 North High St, Columbus; 614421-2998, ladefestohio@yahoo.com.

Rubi Girls, acclaimed drag troupe, featuring new performances, benefits AIDS Resource Center Ohio, 10 pm, Club Masque, 34 North Jefferson, Dayton; 937-228-2822,

www.clubmasque.com.

Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8

20 Years of Service, 20th anniversary of Glory of Christ Community Gospel Church working with the LGBT community, special services with Rev. Thomas Hirsch, founder of the Alliance of Christian Churches, 7:30 pm Fri, 7 pm Sat, Glory of Christ, 519 Nordale, Dayton; 937+252-8855, www.community gospel church.org.

Friday to Sunday, July 7 to 9

Miss Gay Ohio Pageant, show 10 pm, presented by Tina Schumacher, Miss Gay Ohio 1974, Club Queen, 1877 Ridge Ave SE, Warren; 330-453-1055.

Saturday, July 8

Walking with People Who Are LGBT, prayer vigil in support of Northeast Ohio's diversity, featuring Rev. Don King, Rev. Paula Maeder Conner, Rev. Robert Johnson and Rev. Allen Harris, 12:45 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 16400 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216-226-8087.

Paul Warner Memorial Cruise, formerly the North Coast Cruise, benefits Agape House and Pantry, 6 pm pre-party at Club X, 8:30 pm cruise on the Goodtime I, $25, Club X, 306 West Water St, Sandusky; 419-624-8118, www.clubx-sandusky.com.

Mandarin Meets Shaker Square, featuring Mandarin cuisine, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's TaDa Dinner Series, $45, restricted to 15 guests, 7 pm, www.lgbtcleveland.org; 216651-5428.

"Gay Games Send-Off Party, party so athletes and artists participating in the Gay Games can meet each other and the general populace, 8 pm, Universal Grille, 909 Vine Street, Cincinnati; 513-381-6279.

Sunday, July 9

"If I Make the Right Choices, I Will Grow Spiritually," second of the July sermon series "Christian Beliefs That Can Drive Us Crazy: Relief from False Assumptions About Our Faith," 10:30 am, Eternal Joy MCC, 2382 Kennedy Ave, Dayton; 937-254-2087, www.eternaljoymcc.org.

Old Carriage Trail Hike, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm; 216-556-4832, www.clevelandoutandabout.org.

Luau for Patty Daniels, farewell to Phoenix Pride facilitator who is moving to California, 4 pm, Goodale Park Shelterhouse, Columbus; 614-294-7886, www.kaleidoscope.org.

The Moaners, queer alternative-blues duo, 8 pm, Nite Owl, 430 East 5th Street, Dayton; 937-223-0540, www.themoaners.com.

Monday, July 10

Dine at Bistro 185, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 25 percent of the bill will be donated to the center, 991 East 185th Street, Cleveland; 216-4819635, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

The Moaners, queer alternative-blues duo, 9 pm, $7, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Water-

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Tuesday, July 11

Legal and Real Estate Issues, topic of the Dayton P-FLAG monthly meeting, featuring attorney David Morse, realtor Mike Martin and lender Monica Notestine, 7:30 pm, Cross Creek Community Church, 667 MiamisburgCenterville Rd, Centerville (Dayton); 937640-3333, daytonpflag@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, July 12

Dine at Players on Madison, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 40 percent of the bill will be donated to the center, 14523 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216-226-5200, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Thursday, July 13

Chris Redfern to speak, Ohio Democratic Party chairman, as part of the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats meeting, 6 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-647-7437, www.clevelandstonewall democrats.org.

Friday, July 14

Bi-Monthly Beer Bust, presented by Arktos Bear Club, 7 pm, Daddies Bar, 1009 South Main St, Akron; 330-434-4860, www.arktosonline.com.

Alexis Antes, Anne E. DeChant and Robin Stone, three lesbian singer-songwriters, each performing with their full band, $8, the Winchester, 12112 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216226-5681, www.thewinchester.net.

Saturday, July 15

Annual Member Appreciation Picnic, presented by the Network, Cleveland area social and professional networking organization for lesbians, 11 am, Upper Pavilion, Edgewater Park, Cleveland; 440962-3662; info@clevelandwomensnetwork.org. Workin' It: Tips for Job Searches and Coming Out to Your Potential Employer, workshop by Mike Kelley, human resource director for the Chilcote Company, presented by the Cleveland LGBT Center, 4 pm, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428,

www.lgbtcleveland.org.

World's Best Bar-B-Que, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's TaDa Dinner Series, $60, restricted to 30 guests, 7 pm, www.lgbtcleveland.org; 216-651-5428. Tribute to H. Leslie Adams, gay composer, part of the Ingenuity Festival of Greater Cleveland, featuring Halida Dinova, Heidi Albert and Opera Cleveland Young Affiliate Vocalists, directed by Jonathon Field, 9 pm, $10,

seniors and children free, UCC Space, 700 Prospect Ave, Cleveland; 216-589-9444, www.ingenuitycleveland.com.

Jetgirl Party, monthly summertime party for "queer gals and their boy pals," DJs, burlesque, drag, spoken word performances, 9 pm, $7, Skully's, 1151 North High St, Columbus; 614291-8856, www.jetgirlparty.com.

Saturday to Saturday, July 15 to 22

Gay Games VII, seventh quadrennial gay sporting event, held in Chicago, www.gaygameschicago.org.

Sunday, July 16

Annual Chili Poker Run, benefit for the Journey of Hope cancer charity presented by the West Chapter Harley Owners Group Ladies of Harley, first bike leaves Harley Davidson Sales, 14550 Lorain Ave, Cleveland at 11 am, $15, $25 per couple, last bike in at 4 pm at American Legion Post #610, 19944 Sheldon Rd, Brook Park; www.westclevelandhog.org, 216 252-3111.

Cookout and Holden Arboretum Hike, annual cookout with Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm; 216-556-4832, www.clevelandoutand about.org.

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, presented by Couples of Miami Valley, 6 pm, for Dayton area location e-mail daytondoubles @woh.rr.com.

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com Wednesday, July 19

Summer Picnic, dance and party presented by Cleveland City Country Dancers, potluck at 6:30, dancing at 7:30; Upper Pavilion, Edgewater Park, Cleveland; 216-251-1053, www.cccdohio.org.

Saturday, July 22

Girth and Mirth Cleveland Picnic, bring meat to grill and a side to share, 3 pm, west end of Edgewater Park, Cleveland; 216-556-0670, www.girthandmirthcleveland.com.

Christmas in July, presented by Arktos Bear Club, 7 pm, Adams Street, 77 North Adams Street, Akron; 330-434-4860, www.arktosonline.com.

Monday and Tuesday, July 24 and 25

National Conference on Latinos and AIDS, held at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, Miami, Florida, www.minorityhealthcare.com.

Wednesday-Saturday, July 26-Aug. 5 World Outgames, inaugural sporting event intended to be a quadrennial occurrence, held in Montréal, www.montreal2006.org.

Thursday, July 27

Take Action Meeting, presented by the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Ohio, help elect candidates who support LGBT equality, learn about key races, 6 pm, Wolstein Research Building, Case Western Reserve University, 2103 Cornell Rd, Cleveland; kelly.anthony@hrc.org, 800-790-2538

Saturday, July 29

Ashtagayla, inaugural Ashtabula Pride event, food, drinks, games, music, 18 and over, $10, 6 pm, 5754 Main St, Ashtabula (behind D'Itri's Barber Shop); 440-344-2203, nansu630@hotmail.com.

Sunday to Saturday, August 6 to 12 World Pride, second international LGBT celebration, held this time in Jerusalem, Israel, www.worldpride.net.

Tuesday-Sunday, August 8-13

Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 31st annual outdoor event near Hart, Michigan, featuring Melissa Ferrick, Toshi Reagon, Julie Wolf, Barbara Higbie, Bitch, Jill Sobule, Fatu Judy Henderson, Southern Fried Chix Lix and many others, with dozens of workshops, http:/ /www.michfest.com, 231-757-4766.

Friday to Sunday, August 11 to 13

Deliverance: Leather Round-Up 8, eighth anniversary celebration for the Iron Eagles featuring three days of events, Akron/Canton area; www.ironeagles.com/run. Saturday to Monday, August 12 to 14

Bears in the Woods XII, annual run by the Arktos Bear Club, open to bears, cubs and their admirers, Camp Davis, Boyers, Pa.; www.arktos-online.com, 330-434-4860.

Wednesday, August 16

Summer Picnic, dance and party presented by Cleveland City Country Dancers, potluck at 6:30, dancing at 7:30; Upper Pavilion, Edgewater Park, Cleveland; 216-251-1053, www.cccdohio.org.

Saturday, August 19

Summer Party, annual fundraiser for the Cleveland LGBT Center, Silver Grille of the Ritz-Carlton, Higbee Building 10th floor on Public Square, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Sunday, August 27

Dancin' in the Streets, outdoor dance party to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 1 to 8 pm, Clifton Blvd. between West 116th and West 117th Sts., Cleveland; 216221-2333 or 216-357-2223.

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