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October 5, 2007
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 web site, www.gaypeoples chronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
To Friday, October 5
The Beauty in Man: 250 Years of the Male Figure in Art, exhibition highlighting photography, graphic and fine art representations of the male figure, includes openly gay artists Wes Hempel and Jack Balas, Tregoning & Company, 1300 West 78th St, Cleveland; 216281-8626, www.tregoningandco.com.
To Saturday, October 20
Acta Lady, gender-transgressive farcical comedy by Jordan Harrison presented by Convergence-Continuum Theater, 8 pm, $12, $9 students and seniors, the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland; 216-687-0074, www.convergence-continuum.org. Friday, October 5
Psychological Perspectives on LGBT Persons: A Retrospective and Prospective Discussion, conference hosted by the Archives of the History of American Psychology, marking the 50-year anniversary of the publication of Evelyn Hooker's The Adjustment of the Male Overt Homosexual, free for University of Akron students, faculty and staff, $20 outside students, $35 professionals and community members, includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch, 8 am registration, Martin University Center, University of Akron; http:// www3.uakron.edu/ahap, 330-972-7285, Gruich@uakron.edu.
Ins and Outs: A Revival, opening reception for exhibit of paintings by Paul Richmond addressing LGBT issues, Bar of Modern Art, 583
East Broad St, Columbus; www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/p/ prichmond, www.barofmodernart.com, 614223-3000.
Friday to Sunday, October 5 to 7
Emmaus Retreat, eighth annual gathering of gay Catholics, their families and friends, $145 includes private single room and five meals, Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Road, Cleveland; www.jrh-cleveland.org, 440-223-6832. Affirmation Conference, meeting of the world's largest organization for LGBT Mormons, Hyatt Regency Hotel on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.; www.affirmation.org/conference.
Friday to Sunday, October 5 to 14
What the Butler Saw, farcical play by gay British writer Joe Orton, 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm, $10, $7 seniors and Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff, $5 students, Eldred Theater, 2070 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland; 216-368-6262, www.case.edu/artsci/thtr/
Saturday, October 6
Dr. John T. Carey Memorial AIDS Walk, 17th annual pledge walk for 11 agencies, stepoff 10 am, Wade Oval in University Circle on the east side of Cleveland; 216-621-0766 ext. 275; www.cleveland.com/AIDSwalk/.
Bike the Great Miami River, organized by Moving Men, meet at the Island Park main parking lot, 101 East Helena St, Dayton; 937603-9753, info@movingmen.org. Spectrum Homecoming Party, meet-and greet-hosted by University of Toledo's queer undergrad group, 3 pm, Room 2592, Student Union, of University Toledo; utspecrum@yahoo.com, sharon.barnes @utoledo.edu.
Tracy Rice, singer-songwriter in a house concert, with Angela of Out in the Open, 6 pm dinner and meet and greet reception, 7:30 pm show, BYOB, $20 includes dinner, tickets must be purchased in advance, www.shop.womenoutfront.com for Cincinnati location and to buy tickets.
Kentucky Bootleggers, peddlers of intoxicating tunes and tales, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Rd, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.kentucky bootleggers.com.
Thee Toledo Reign vs. Minnesota Vixens, home game of Women's Professional Football League team, gates 6 pm, kickoff 7:05 pm, Bedford Community Stadium, 8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance, Mich. (Toledo); www.theetoledoreign.com, 419-654-5799. When the Stars Come Out, dance competition presented by Dayton P-FLAG and the Dayton LGBT Center, 8 pm, $25 benefits PFLAG and the Center, Dayton Convention Center, Main St and Fifth, Dayton; www.daytonlgbtcenter.com, 937-274-1776. Tret Fure, women's music pioneer, 8 pm, $15$20, a Tirabassi-Kin House presentation, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 West 14th Street, Cleveland; 216-371-3224.
Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7 For the Bible Tells Me So, documentary about the religious right's use of the bible against the LGBT community, 5:30 pm Sat, 6:45 pm Sun, $8, $6 members, students and staff, Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland; 216-421-7450, www.cia.edu/ cinematheque.
Sunday, October 7
Out in Akron Church Service, part of the Out in Akron Cultural Festival, 11 am, Cascade Community Church, 1190 Inman Street, Akron; 330-773-5298, www.cccohio.org, www.akronpridecenter.org.
Hike at Sugarcreek MetroPark, organized by Moving Men, 1 pm, meet at parking lot, 4178 Conference Rd, Bellbrook (Dayton); 937603-9753, info@movingmen.org. North Coast Men's Chorus concert, benefit for Covenant Network of Presbyterians, working towards an inclusive church, 3 pm, free-will donation, Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-421-0482. Small Town Gay Bar, screening of film and discussion with writer-director Malcolm Ingram, presented by Equality Ohio, 7 pm, $10, Shaker Square Cinemas, 13116 Shaker Square, Cleveland; www.equalityohio.org, 614-224-0400. Chicks with Picks and Stix, benefit for Genesis House Domestic Violence Shelter, with performances by the Swamp Boogie Band, Becky Boyd, Debi James, Robin Stone, VA Dare, Burning Sage, Tracy Marie, the Jane Deans and Gayle Pilat, 7 pm, $10, the Savannah, 30626 Detroit Rd, Westlake (Cleveland); 440-892-2266, 866-213-1188.
Monday, October 8
Small Town Gay Bar, screening of film and discussion with writer-director Malcolm Ingram, presented by Equality Ohio, 7 pm, $10, Holiday Inn, 1401 University Blvd, Steubenville; www.equalityohio.org, 614-224-0400.
Tuesday, October 9
Jennifer Brunner Thank-You Dinner, honoring the pro-gay Ohio secretary of state, presented by the Ohio Democratic Party's LGBT and Women's Caucuses, $50, $100 includes three tickets and event recognition, $250 includes eight tickets and recognition, 5:30 pm dinner, 6:30 pm program, Massimo da Milano, 1400 West 25th St, Cleveland; jason.lansdale@yahoo.com by October 5 to
RSVP.
Dick Feagler to speak, Plain Dealer columnist, part of the Plexus networking night, Spaces Gallery, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland; 888-753-9879 www.thinkplexus.org.
(PLEXUS-9),
Small Town Gay Bar, screening of film and discussion with writer-director Malcolm Ingram, presented by Equality Ohio, 7 pm, $10, Studio 35 Cinema, 3055 Indianola Ave, Columbus; www.equalityohio.org, 614-224-0400.
The Bible and Homosexuality, panel discussion featuring a rabbi and representatives from four Christian congregations, part of the Out in Akron cultural festival, 7 pm, First Grace UCC, 350 South Portage Path, Akron; www.akronpridecenter.org. Wednesday, October 10
Central Ohio Candidate Forum, presented by Stonewall Columbus, Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio and HRC, featuring Franklin County Municipal Court and Columbus School Board candidates, 6:30 pm reception, forum 7 pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High St, Columbus; 614-299-7764, www.stonewall columbus.org.
For a full year of events:
Chronicle.com
Small Town Gay Bar, screening of film and discussion with writer-director Malcolm Ingram, presented by Equality Ohio, 7 pm, $10, Little Art Theater, 247 Xenia Ave (U.S. 68), Yellow Springs; www.equalityohio.org, 614224-0400.
Thursday, October 11
Come Out for Equality, National Coming Out Day rally hosted by Diversity Dayton, 12 noon, corner of Jefferson and Patterson under Dayton's first LGBT billboard; www.diversity dayton.org.
Gene's Jazz Hot, seriously happy music, CDs available for purchase, free-will donation for the band, 6:30 pm, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Heights (Cleveland); 216-795-9800, www.loganberrybooks.com. Small Town Gay Bar, only Ohio screening of the film that is inside one, includes discussion with writer-director Malcolm Ingram, presented by Equality Ohio, 7 pm, free, Somewhere in Time, 804 West North Street, Lima; www.equalityohio.org, 614-224-0400.
The Power of Telling Our Personal Stories, workshop presented by Rashad Robinson, media director for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, hosted by Equality Toledo, Erase the Hate, and Human Values for Transformative Action, 7 pm, Sanger Branch Library, 3030 West Central Ave, Toledo; 419344-0045, www.equalitytoledo.org.
Before Stonewall: The Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community, screening of documentary on early history of the LGBT civil rights movement, followed by panel discussion, honoring National Coming Out Day, presented by the Cleveland LGBT Center and Planned Parenthood of Greater Cleveland, 8 pm, C-Space, 4323 Clark Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428 ext. 12, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Hate Crimes Vigil, part of the Out in Akron festival, Church of our Saviour, 471 Crosby St, Akron; www.akronpridecenter.org.
Thursday to Sunday, October 11 to 14
P-FLAG National Convention, annual gathering of organization for LGBT people, their friends and families, Washington, D.C.; www.pflag.org.
Friday, October 12
Ethical Issues and Cultural Diversity, daylong conference is part of the Out in Akron festival, University of Akron, 330-253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org.
Small Town Gay Bar, screening of film and discussion with writer-director Malcolm Ingram,
Saturday, October 13
Bike the Creekside Trail, organized by Moving Men, 10 am, meet at Eastwood Metropark's parking lot at the Springfield Street entrance, Dayton; 937-603-9753, info@movingmen.org. Music in the Night, concert benefiting the Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties, featuring Rachel Roberts, Courtney Cable, Guitars and Angels, Darren Adelman and more, 4:30 pm, $10, Mocha Maiden, 17 North Main St, Akron; 330-374-0740. Ohio Lesbian Archives Open House, party celebrating the archives' 17th anniversary, hors d'oeuvres and beverages, 7:30 pm, Multipurpose Room, Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati; 513-256-7695, ohiolesbianarchives@yahoo.com.
Eerie Street Ball: Whooos Behind the Mask, fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio, featuring female impersonators of Reba McEntire, Judy Garland, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton and Marilyn Monroe, costumes welcome, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, $75 advance, $85 door, 8 pm, Erie Street Market, 237 Erie Street, Toledo; 419-255-1115 ext. 340, www.ppnwo.org.
Magician Larry Kugelman, performance is part of the Out in Akron festival, location to be announced, 330-253-2220,
www.akronpridecenter.org.
Gene's Jazz Hot, seriously happy jazz quartet performs, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314.
Sunday, October 14
Hike the West Woods, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 10 am, meet at the West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (Cleveland east); www.clevelandout andabout.org, 216-556-4832.
Growing for the Future, Kaleidoscope Youth Center garden party, heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, garden attire requested, $40 advance, $50 door, 4 pm, home of Eddie Bauer CEO Neil Fiske and his wife Kimberly, Columbus; 614294-5437, www.kaleidoscope.org.
Queer Shorts Film Festival, part of the Out in Akron festival, Akron Main Library, 60 South High Street, Akron; 330-253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org.
Sonia and Disappear Fear, lesbian singersongwriter and her band perform, 8 pm, $10, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland; 216-383-1124,
www.beachlandballroom.com.
presented by Equality Ohio, 7 pm, $15, Mocha Highlights of upcoming weeks
House, 467 High Street, Warren; www.equalityohio.org, 614-224-0400. David Sedaris, openly gay writer and NPR commentator, 8 pm, $32.50-$47.50, Palace Theater, 34 West Broad St, Columbus; www.ticketmaster.com, 614-431-3600, 614-
469-0939.
Life is a Drag, show featuring Madison Phillips, Stephanie Daniels, the Cleveland Kings, Got Kings? and the Royal Renegades, hosted by Paco Martinez, benefits the Metro Youth Outreach Program of the Cleveland LGBT Center, doors 8 pm, show 9 pm, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428 ext. 17, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Cabaret Q, talent show is part of the Out in Akron festival, location to be announced, 330253-2220, www.akronpridecenter.org.
Friday to Sunday, October 12 to 14
Fractured Fairy Tales, ninth Leather RoundUp run presented by the Iron Eagles, Mr. Ohio Leather presented on October 13 as part of the run, $100, Akron; www.ironeagles.com.
Friday to Friday, October 12 to 19
Reel Pride Michigan, eight-day LGBT film festival, Main Art Theater, 118 North Main St, Royal Oak (Detroit); www.reelpride michigan.com.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Friday and Sunday, October 19 and 21 Hand in Hand, concert by the Cincinnati Men's Chorus and Muse, Cincinnati's Women's Choir, Fri 8:07 pm, Sun 7:07 pm, $25, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati; 513542-2626, www.cincinnatimenschorus.org.
Saturday, October 20
Rainbow Wranglers Hayride, annual fundraiser event, campfire, raffles, music, dancing, hot dogs, apple cider, hayride and pumpkin carving, 6:30 pm, $15 before October 1, $20 after, Boyert's Farm, 4557 Paradise Rd. in Seville, off Ohio 3 just south of Medina; www.rainbowwranglers.org, 216-251-0095. Icons and Idols, annual black-tie benefit gala for Stop AIDS, formerly AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati, featuring a performance by Paris Bennett of American Idol, $150, Duke Energy Center, 5 Elm Avenue, Wyoming (Cincinnati); 513-421-2437, www.avoc.org. Masquerage: A Glam Rock Odyssey, annual costume ball fundraiser for AIDS Resource Center Ohio, masks required, $50 general admission, $140 Red Ribbon level includes admission to the Red Ribbon Lounge, 8 pm, the Merc, 617 East Third St, Dayton; 937-424-8959 ext. 2025, www.arcohio.org.
-Compiled by Anthony Glassman