April 25, 2008
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 11
charlie's calendar
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.GayPeoplesChronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
To Saturday, April 26
Black LGBT Mobilization Conference, and Black Church Summit, presented by the National Black Justice Coalition, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, Md.; www.nbjc.org.
To Sunday, April 27
CLAW, seventh annual Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend, additional day of educational programs, expanded marketplace and art show, parties throughout the city, Wyndham Hotel, 1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216252-2148, www.clawinfo.org.
Friday, April 25
National Black and Brown Summit, gathering of the Black/Brown Coalition, group connecting black and Latino LGBT communities, $25 includes materials, breakfast and lunch, part of Philladelphia Black Gay Pride, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Philadelphia; www.ifbprides.org. Sunset Speak Out, ending the Day of Silence in Columbus, presented by Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, open to youth 20 and under, 5 pm, 1904 North High St, Columbus; 614-294-5437, www.kaleidoscope.org.
Breaking the Silence, event commemorating the Day of Silence, which honors those lost due to anti-LGBT violence, speakers, musicians, slam poetry and open mike, light refreshments, presented by the Cleveland LGBT Center, Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 2592 West 14th Street, Cleveland; 216-651-5428 ext. 17, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26 Verb Ballets at FusionFest, eclectic performances by repertory dance company, 7:30 pm, $20-$25, Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-795-7000, www.cleveland playhouse.com.
Friday to Sunday, April 25 to 27
North Coast Invasion, national invitational volleyball tournament with teams from Ohio, Great Lakes and northeast regions headed for the North American Gay Volleyball Association championships in Miami, sponsored by North Coast Athletics Volleyball, Cleveland State University Woodling Gym, 2451 Euclid Ave., 8 am to 5 pm Sat and Sun; admission free for spectators, 216-905-8005 www.NorthCoastAthletics.org.
Saturday, April 26
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Miami Lavender Graduation Ceremony, for all graduating LGBT and allied students at Miami University, sponsored by 1809 LGBT Alumni, Office of GLBTQ Services, Haven and Spectrum, to participate, e-mail morrowlk@muohio.edu, 6 pm, Miami Unversity, Oxford (Cincinnati); 513-529-9293.
Over the Rainbow, second annual Wright State University Queer Prom, presented by the Lift Individual Voices for Equality GSA, open to members of any college or university, $7 advance, $10 door, 7:30 pm, tickets on sale until 9 pm, Apollo Room, Student Union, Wright State University, Dayton; www.wright.edu/ studentorgs/live.
Donna Mogavero, singer-songwriter from Columbus, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ thenickelbar.
Sunday, April 27
Starting Pitch, first day of North Coast Athletics Association softball play, Gordon Park, off East 72nd Street just south of I-90, Cleveland; 216-255-0103, www.northcoast softball.com.
Bratenahl Lakefront Hike, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, meet at Gordon Park parking lot off of North Marginal Rd. near Martin Luther King Blvd. exit from I-90, Cleveland; 216-556-4832, www.clevelandout andabout.org.
Tits and Tatts, breast care forum and party, part of the CLAW weekend of events, free and open to the public, 2 pm, Wyndham Playhouse Square, 1260 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.clawinfo.org.
Leather and Rouge Revue, talent show, part of the CLAW weekend, open to the public, 10 pm, the Grid, 1437 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland; www.clawinfo.org.
Monday, April 28
The Great American Trailer Park Musical, South Park meets Desperate Housewives in this benefit pay-what-you-can preview, benefits Stop AIDS, 7:30 pm, Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St, Cincinnati; 513287-7116.
Monday to Sunday, April 28 to May 4
Equality Forum, annual LGBT cultural festival, featuring 14 parties, 15 special events and 34 programs, Philadelphia; www.equalityforum.com. Tuesday, April 29
MetroHealth GSA Meeting, gay-straight alliance of hospital system, 5 pm, Social Work Department Conference Room, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland; phergenroeder @metrohealth.org.
B-52s, seminal party-punk queer band, touring in support of their new album Funplex, 8 pm, $36-$49.50, House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.hob.com, 216-523-2583.
Thursday, May 1
Every Good Party Ends in the Kitchen, annual benefit for LifeCare Alliance and Project Open Hand-Columbus, cooking demonstrations, food, wine, music, silent auction, 5:30 pm, $65 advance, $75 door, LifeCare Alliance, 1699 West Mound St, Columbus; mwashing@lifecarealliance.org, 614-
437-2957.
Friday, May 2
Well Hung, closing party for art show curated by Heather Young covering all possible meanings of the term "well hung," includes work by gay artist Kevin Sweet, music by DJ Plastic FX, 6 pm, Doubting Thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson Ave, Cleveland; 216-513-1087.
Saturday, May 3
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, meeting of Ohio chapter, bring your own beverage and snacks to share, for Columbus-area location call 614-203-2470 or e-mail wisewoman@gmail.com.
Robin Stone, soulful, seductive songstress, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.
Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4
Cabaret Fundraiser, benefits North Congregational UCC, music, comedy, drama performances, $10, $8 students and seniors, $30 household maximum, 7 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, North Congregational UCC, 2040 West Henderson Rd, Columbus; 614-451-0835.
Sunday, May 4
Big Creek Park Hike, three-mile hike followed by picnic, 1 pm, meet at the Myers Nature Center Parking Lot, 9160 Robinson Rd, Chardon Twp (Cleveland); www.clevelandoutand about.org, 216-556-4832.
O.U. Pride Graduation and Community Celebration, presented by LGBT Center at Ohio University, RSVP by 5 pm on April 16, 6:45 pm, Baker University Center Ballroom, Athens; RSVP to bw101403@ohio.edu.
Monday, May 5
Wine Tasting, 10th anniversary fundraiser for the Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio, guest speaker Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, live jazz, hors d'oeuvres, $25+, East Village, 630 North High St, Columbus; www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org.
Thursday, May 8
Amy Steinberg, national recording artist in concert, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.
Thursday to Saturday, May 8 to 10 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, one-woman off-Broadway show by lesbian comedian and actor Judy Gold, 8:30 pm, additional 3:30 pm Saturday matinée, $32, $28 Thurs, Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216795-7000, www.clevelandplayhouse.com.
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Friday, May 9
Tamika's Bachelorette Show, drag show with a variety of local talent benefiting the designated charities of the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire, 11:30 pm, Shooters, 927 Race Street, Cincinnati; 513-381-9900, www.isqccbe.org.
Friday to Sunday, May 9 to 11
Ohio LeatherSir and Leatherboy Contest, feeder contest for Great Lakes LeatherSir and leatherboy, contest open to legal males 21+ who self-identify as gay, Woofs, 2063 East Livingston, Columbus; www.myspace.com/ olsbcontest.
Saturday, May 10
Out and About Service Day, invigorating day of cleaning the grounds of the Community AIDS Network, 9:30 am, 1950 McTaggart Drive, Akron; www.clevelandoutandabout.org, 216-556-4832.
HRC City Challenge Columbus, scavenger hunt to benefit HRC, registration $30/team, begin at 1 pm from Score Bar, 145 North Fifth 'St, Columbus; register at www.hrc.org/ citychallenge.
Pride in Our Party, Ohio Democratic Party LGBT Caucus reception in support of LGBT Outreach, speakers Gov. Ted Strickland and Sen. Sherrod Brown, 5 pm, $100-$1,000 suggested donation, Room C111, Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus; RSVP to James Winnett at 614-207-2514, james@ohiodems.org.
Bachelorette Auction, proceeds benefit the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, meet and greet 9 pm, auction 11 pm, Secrets Lounge (upstairs), 12820 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland; 216-233-1411 or 216-789-8998 for tickets, www.bgpcleveland.com.
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Telling Point, new band with some familiar faces in Cleveland, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/thenickelbar.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Tuesday, May 13
P-FLAG Dayton Scholarship Banquet, announcement of winners of $2,000 scholarships, potluck dinner, program with author Katrina Kittle, 6:30 pm, Cross Creek Community Church, 667 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton; 937-640-3333, www.pflagdayton.org. Kate Clinton, lesbian comedian performs, benefits the Equality Ohio Education Fund, Southern Theater, 21 East Main St, Columbus; www.equalityohio.org.
Wednesday, May 14
Ohio Statehouse Lobby Day, organized by Equality Ohio, meet with your state senators and representatives to present LGBT viewpoints, Columbus; 614-224-0400, www.equality ohio.org.
Friday to Sunday, May 16 to 18
PACT Youngstown 25th Anniversary, coinciding with the Midland Region 20th Anniversary celebration, Friday registration and welcome reception, Saturday Midland meeting, board of directors meeting and awards banquet, Sunday board of directors meeting and bloody Mary brunch, $50 if registered before March 31, $75 before April 30, money order or cash only after May 1, Red Roof Inn, 1051 Tiffany South, Boardman (Youngstown); 330719-3869, www.bwmtmidland.com.
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