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To Saturday, December 20

Lord of the Burgeoning Lumber, world première of play by Tom Hayes about a nearsighted park ranger trying to keep randy cowboys from mounting up, 8 pm, $15, $12 students/seniors, Convergence-Continuum Theater at the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland; 216-687-0074, www.convergencecontinuum.org.

To Saturday, January 3

David's Redhaired Death, Ohio première of play by Sherry Kramer about two women's love and the struggles to get over tragedy, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, $15, Bang and Clatter Theater Company, 224 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 330-606-5317,

www.bnctheatre.com.

Friday, December 19

Christmas Candle Lighting, 12 Power ceremony, Elise McKnight performing on the small harp, 7 pm, Unity Church of the Crossroads, Strongsville Masonic Temple, 19132 Temple Drive, Strongsville (Cleveland); 440238-1706, www.unitycrossroads.org.

Misfit Coffee, kaffeeklatsch organized by Gay Extra Large and Friends, open to all strange and different people, 7 pm, Cup o' Joe, 627 South 3rd Street, Columbus; esorensen@ columbus.rr.com.

Saturday, December 20

Alexis Antes, acclaimed singer-songwriter, with special guests, part of the Nickel Holiday Party weekend, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; www.myspace.com/ The NickelBar, 216-661-1314.

Sunday, December 21

Winter Holiday Party, presented by the Knox County Gay-Straight Alliance, gift exchange with $5 limit, music, merriment and more, light refreshments served, 6 pm, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 200 North Main St, Mt. Vernon; info@knoxgsa.org, www.knoxgsa.org.

Monday, December 22

Chaos by Edmund White, to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@roadrunner.com. Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion, 6:30 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 2222 North Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights; 216-371-5252. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, with lessons and caroles, led by Rev. Stephen C. Adams, 11 pm, Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland; 216-351-1060. Thursday, December 25

Service of Lessons and Carols, 9:30 am, Hope Lutheran Church, 2222 North Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights; 216-371-5252.

Saturday, December 27

Chanukah Party, 20th anniversary event presented by Chevrei Tikva, white elephant gift exchange, latkes, 7 pm, for Cleveland area location call 216-262-1330 ext. 126.

Donna Mogavero, iconic Columbus singersongwriter, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.

Sunday, December 28

Brecksville Reservation Hike, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, meet at the Nature Center off of the Ohio 82 entrance between Brecksville and Chippewa Roads, Brecksville (Cleveland); 216-556-4832, www.clevelandoutandabout.org.

Wednesday to Friday, Dec. 31 to Jan. 2

Cabin Fever New Years Eve Getaway, jaunt to Peek'n Peak in western New York State, ski/ snowboarding optional, organized by Femme Fatale Events; www.myspace.com/

femmefataleevents, 330-289-5832.

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Thursday, January 1

Petrarca Reunion Celebration, presented by Rainbow Connection Cleveland, finder foods, party favors, live entertainment and DJ, BYOB, after-five attire only-no jeans or tennis shoes, 8 pm, $30, St. Gregory's Hall, 678 Richmond Rd, Richmond Hts. (Cleveland); 216-691-8963, rbcohio@gmail.com.

Sunday, January 11

January Kick-Off Gathering, presented by the Cleveland Women's Network, open to all present, former and prospective members, officer elections, order off the menu, Network provides soft drinks, 4 pm meeting, 6 pm dinner, Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant, 2179 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights; RSVP by January 7 to 440-962-3662.

Sunday, January 18

"Peace Offering," winter concert by Windsong, Cleveland's feminist chorus, 4 pm, $15, $12

Wednesday-Sunday, Jan. 28-Feb. 1 National Conference on LGBT Equality, 21st annual "Creating Change" activists' convention sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; Denver, Colorado; 202639-6333; www.creatingchange.org.

Saturday, January 31

Asians and Friends Chinese New Year, sitdown banquet with live show and dancing, $30 members, $35 others before January 23, $45 January 24-30, $55 walk-in, Hunan Goumet Chinese Restaurant, 3614 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.afcleveland.org, cy_butterfly@ hotmail.com.

Judy Garland Live in Concert, performance by illusionist Jim Bailey, benefits local HIV organizations, 8:30 pm, $35-$75, Canton Palace Theater, 605 Market Ave. North, Canton; 330-454-8172, www.cantonpalacetheatre.org.

advance, Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Highlights of upcoming weeks Ave, Cleveland; www.windsongchorus.org, 216-556-0858.

Thursday to Sunday, January 22 to 25

Our People, Our Work, Our Success, annual National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS, Atlanta, Georgia; www.naesmonline.org, 404-691-8880.

Monday, January 26

Suits Me: The Double Life of Billy Tipton by Diane Wood Middlebrook, to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@roadrunner.com.

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

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Cleveland Black Pride Symposium, rescheduled from the summer, topics include Homophobia in the Black Church, HIV/AIDS and STDs, Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community, and Transgender Issues, 12 noon, CSU Mather Mansion third floor, 2605 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.bgpcleveland.com.

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