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July 17, 2009 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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Saturday, July 18

Asia Exotica, a taste of Southeast Asia as part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $35,30 guest limit, 6:30 pm, at a private home in Cleveland Heights; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org. Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19 Whosoever Ministry Anniversary, celebrating the first year of Advent United Church of Christ's LGBT ministry, with guest speaker Rev. Yvette Flunder, presiding bishop of the Fellowship and senior pastor of City of Refuge UCC in San Francisco, Advent UCC, 2303 Cassady Ave, Columbus; 614-476-0707, www.adventucc.org.

Sunday, July 19

Ohio City Gardens Tour, look into gorgeously landscaped back yards during the sixth annual walking tour, $10, 10 am, 1933 West 54th Street, Cleveland; www.ohiocity gardeners.com.

Dinner at Clifford Blake's House, annual party presented by PACT Cleveland, Prime Timers, Insight and TransFamily, 4 pm, private home in Cleveland Heights; 216-932-4731.

Tuesday, July 21

Sergio's, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 20% of your bill will be donated to the center, 1903 Ford Dr, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Wednesday, July 22

Saravá, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 20% of your bill will be donated to the center, 13225 Shaker Square, Cleveland; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org. Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, Cleveland's premier LGBT personal, 'social and business networking organization; 216-556-0576 for location and reservations.

Friday, July 24

Like a Brother (Comme un Frere), film to be screened at the Asians and Friends Cleveland movie night and potluck, private home in Garfield Heights (Cleveland); www.afcleveland.org. Saturday, July 25

White-Water Rafting Trip, benefits the Rangers, all-inclusive package $115 by July 7, $135 after, tent camping or cabins available for those coming early or staying late, Fayetteville, WV; White WaterInfo@ymail.com.

AIDS Walk Central Ohio, annual benefit for central Ohio AIDS organizations, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus; www.aidswalkcentralohio.org. Create for a Cause, paint pottery at Outside the Lines between 10 am and 4 pm and proceeds benefit HRC Columbus, 5236 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard (Columbus); www.hrc.org/columbus. Gourmets in the Garden, gourmet meal in a lush backyard garden, part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $45,25 guest limit, 7 pm, private home in Parma (Cleveland); 216-651-5428, www.lgbt cleveland.org.

Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26 Hotter Than July, trip to Detroit's Black LGBT Pride celebration organized by Colors of Cleveland Pride, $160 includes $30 Motor City Casino coin bonus, luxury coach, transportation around Detroit, lodging, Sunday brunch, continental breakfast on Saturday, events, leave Cleveland 7 am Saturday, return by 7 pm Sunday; donyelle@colorsofclevelandpride.org,

jeff@colorsofclevelandpride.org. Saturday to Sunday, July 25-Aug. 2 World Outgames, second international LGBT sporting and cultural event, Copenhagen, Denmark; www.copenhagen 2009.org.

Sunday, July 26

Latitude 41° N, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 50% of your bill will be donated to the center for brunch and dinner, 5712 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland. org.

Monday, July 27

The Sealed Letter, by Emma Donoghue, to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@roadrunner

.com.

Friday, July 31

My Games Rock, bid party to support the efforts to bring the Gay Games to Cleveland in 2014, print out invitation on website for admission, 8 pm, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, Cleveland; www.clevelandsynergyfoundation.org, 216-

583-0833.

Diana Chittester, energetic young singersongwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.

Saturday, August 1

Beach Party, second annual event presented by the Cleveland Women's Network, 4 pm, grilling until 7 pm, RSVP by July 29, $10, members free, private home in Sheffield Lake (Cleveland); 440-962-3662 for RSVP and directions, www.clevelandwomensnetwork.org.

Full Cleveland, Cleveland-themed cocktail party with pierogis, pop and pink flamingos, part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $25, 99 guest limit, 9 pm, at a private home in Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Tuesday to Sunday, August 4 to 9

Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 34th annual gathering of women, Walhalla, Michigan; www.michfest.com, www.myspace.com/ michfest.

Wednesday, August 5

Grovewood Tavern, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 50% of your bill will be donated to the center, 17105 Grovewood Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland. org.

Thursday, August 6

Gaming Hour, presented by Colors of Cleveland Pride, happy hour fundraiser, board games, card games including bid whist, pinochle, spades,

dominoes, chess and more, $2 domestic beer and cocktails, complimentary appetizers, 6 pm, Cadillac Ranch, 200 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-923-1518, info@colorsofcleveland pride.org.

Friday to Sunday, August 7 to 9

Cleveland Black Pride Weekend, three days of events for African American LGBT people and their allies; www.bgpcleveland.com. Saturday, August 8

Talent Bash Competition and Dance Party, open to all LGBT performers, cash bar, restaurant menu available, raffles, DJ, presented by Colors of Cleveland Pride, $15, meet and greet 7 pm, show 9 pm, dance 12 midnight, Studio 62nd, 1030 East 62nd Street, Cleveland; sonja@colorsofclevelandpride.org, tedora@colorsofclevelandpride.org.

White Fantasia, annual gala ball is part of Cleveland Black Pride, full dinner buffet, open bar, 7:30 pm, $35, Tizzanos Party Center, 1361 East 260th Street, Euclid (Cleveland); 216233-1411.

Sunday, August 9

Cleveland Black Pride Worship, traditional service 10 am, Worship and Praise service 12 noon, Mt. Zion UCC, 10723 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland; 216-456-4423.

Family Picnic, wrap-up to the Cleveland Black Pride Celebration, food and refreshments provided while they last or bring your own, no alcohol, 12 noon to dusk, Edgewater Park, Cleveland; 216-233-1141.

Tuesday, August 11

Michelle Tomallo, FIT Technologies cofounder and VP, discussing raising capital in the skittish northeast Ohio market, at the Plexus August joint Cleveland and Akron meeting, 6 pm, Doubletree Hotel Cleveland, 1111 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland; www.thinkplexus.org. Thursday, August 13

Community Open House, presented by Community AIDS Network to introduce the public to their new administrative offices, refreshments, remarks from community leaders, 4 pm8 pm, 895 North Main St, Akron; 330252-1559, www.communityaidsnetwork.org, Friday to Sunday, August 14 to 16

Transgender and Ally Symposium, second annual event presented by TransOhio, featuring keynote address by author Helen Boyd, Capital University Law School, 303 East Broad Street, Columbus; www.transohio.org.

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Sunday, August 16

Asians and Friends Business Meeting, planning session followed by dinner at a local restaurant, 4 pm, private home in Middleburg Heights (Cleveland); www.afcleveland.org, 216-226-6080 ext. 3.

Highlights of upcoming weeks

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

Sunday, August 23

Dancin' in the Streets, 25th anniversary of party to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, 1 pm to 10 pm, Clifton Blvd. between West 116th and 117th Streets; $5 advance, $10 at gate; http://twistsocialclub.com/ dancinginthestreets.aspx 216-221-2333

Friday, September 11

Pride Night at Kings Island, benefit for Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center, amusement park will be closed to the public, open only to those buying tickets through the center, 6 pm to midnight, free parking after 5 pm with advance tickets, $40 at center or www.cincyglbt.com; $45 at gate; 513-591-0200 or pridenight @cincyglbt.com.

Tuesday-Sunday, September 15 to 20

Between the Worlds, men's gathering to explore alternative spirituality, geared towards men who love men aged 18 and over, presented by the Green Faerie Grove, workshop presenters include Christopher Penczak, Storm Faerywolf, Ivo Dominguez, Jr., Rev. Kirk Thomas, Alaric Terrason and Steve Kenson, entertainment by KC Wilkerson and Azar the Magician, $85-$100, at a private campground in southeast Ohio; www.betweentheworlds.org. Saturday-Sunday, September 19-20 Ohio Lesbian Festival, 20th anniversary installment of the music festival, this year expanded to two days with free camping available, craft market, workshops, expanded food concession, headliners this year include Cris Williamson, God-des and She, Alix Olson and more, $40 Saturday only in advance, $60 full weekend, $45 at the gate for Saturday, $65 whole weekend, Frontier Ranch, 8836 York Rd. at U.S. 40, 1⁄2 mile west of Kirkersville, Ohio, 15 miles east of Columbus,; www.ohiolba.org.

-Compiled by Anthony Glassman

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