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Coastliners to perform at Liberation

by Judy Benson

Lakewood, Ohio-Liberation United Church of Christ and the Coastliners ensemble of the North Coast Men's Chorus will pair up to provide a night of entertainment that would be a winner in anyone's social calendar.

Last spring, a packed house enjoyed a presentation by this elite group as well as the hospitality of the Liberation UCC community.

"Spring into Life" will be the theme for this year's event and is the perfect follow up to the North Coast Men's Chorus concert a

few weeks ago. The chorus always creates an appetite for innovative and inspiring as well as gay-affirming performance. Enjoy a sweet finish to this musical feast by taking in the Coastliners.

Speaking of appetites, plan on staying for hors d'oeuvres and conversation. This might be a good opportunity to learn more about Liberation UCC.

Liberation is a spiritual community that has always been at the front in the work for LGBT concerns and causes while being a friendly, supportive neighbor in the local community. Liberation invites you to an

evening of fun, food and learning more about a church that may meet your needs and be the perfect companion on your spiritual journey.

Mark your calendar for April 25 at 7 pm, the "Spring into Life" concert followed by a hors d'oeuvres at Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave., in Lakewood. For more information, call 216-521-5556 or e-mail libucc@aol.com. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. The doors open at 6:15 pm.

Judy Benson is a proud member of Liberation United Church of Christ.

Colonel's Ball tops benefit dance weekend

by Michael O'Connor

Cleveland-Come and join the Rainbow Wranglers, who are hosting their 18th annual benefit weekend for the Cleveland LGBT Center on May 1-3.

The Rainbow Wranglers, Cleveland's only LGBT contemporary country/western dance club, will hold their signature event, the Colonel's Ball, on Saturday night, May 2, at Grays Armory, 1234 Bolivar Road in downtown Cleveland: There will be

plenty of great music, dancing, and entertainment, including a performance by the Wranglers' own performance dance team and other clubs.

As always, there will be a fabulous silent auction, which will include several works of art, and a "get-away" weekend for up to six people at a fabulous cabin near Leesville Lake. There is also a special raffle with a $500 cash prize only 1,500 tickets will be sold.

In recognition of the tough economic times, prices have been reduced to $20 per person, and that includes parking, subject to availability.

Tickets can be purchased at the door Saturday night or on the website at www.Roundup 2009.org. For more information on this event, call 216-281-6614, or visit www.rainbowwranglers.org.

Michael O'Connor is the president of the Rainbow Wranglers.

Auction has work by local, national artists

by Jason Weiner

Art is something that liberates the soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further.

-Keith Haring

Cleveland-The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland will host the sixth annual Art Cares this weekend, a benefit art auction for the Taskforce. Started by students at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Art Cares celebrates contemporary art while acknowledging the devastating

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impact that AIDS has had on the art world.

Six years ago, CIA student Tony Bowden learned that an artist whom he admired had passed away from AIDS. Realizing how many leading artists are lost each year to HIV, he felt compelled to act. Along with Howard Lake, a longtime volunteer with the AIDS Taskforce, Bowden created the first Art Cares in 2003, calling on artists to donate work to help in the fight against AIDS in greater Cleveland.

In its inaugural year, 90 CIA students and faculty members donated works of art, and more than 300 people attended the event. Since then, Art Cares has continued to grow, with more student involvement and increased attendance, raising more money each year for the cause.

This year, Art Cares guests will be able to bid on works in a variety of media while enjoying wine and delectable food by Marigold Catering during a reception at the AIDS Taskforce, 3210 Euclid Avenue. The event includes a private reception for VIP guests, a silent auction of works by CIA students, and a live auction of works generously contributed by local and national artists who are professionally established in the art world. Confirmed donors include Hector Vega,

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Howard Lake serves as honorary chair and Phoebe Brockman Kashkoush and Matthew Conroy serve as event cochairs. The host committee includes a widely representative group of individuals from Cleveland's arts, cultural, business, and philanthropic communities.

Art Cares is from 6 to 9 pm on Sunday, April 26. Tickets are $50 per guest, which includes wine, an array of food, silent auction, live auction, and parking.

For $100, guests receive admission to the event plus a VIP reception from 5 to 6 pm, which includes passed hors d'oeuvres, a martini bar, auction preview and the opportunity to purchase live auction items at value price.

For additional information or ticket reservations, call Jason Weiner at 216357-2223, or e-mail jweiner@atfgc

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Jason Weiner is a development associate at the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland.

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