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September 11, 2009 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
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Summit Stonewall Democrats endorse 11 candidates
by Tina Jarosch
Akron-The Stonewall Democrats of Summit County voted to endorse the following candidates at their August 18 meeting:
Akron City Council:
Ward 3: Marco Sommerville
Ward 5: Kenneth Jones
Ward 8: Sandra Kurt Ward 9: Jason Charlton
Ward 10: Kelli Crawford
At-Large: Terry Albanese, Jeff Fusco, Linda Omobien
Cuyahoga Falls City Council
Ward 5: Diana Colavecchio
Stow Clerk of Courts
Lisa Zeno Carano
Barberton Clerk of Courts
Andy Padrutt
Each candidate endorsement questionnaire that was received was evaluated by members for their level of commitment towards ending discrimination towards the LGBT community, and an understanding of the challenging issues that face LGBT citizens of Akron and neighboring cities. Stonewall Democrats of Summit County is a local Democratic organization serving
the greater Akron community. We seek to advance equal rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The organization works to educate all Democratic candidates and office holders, the Democratic Party in general, and the community at large, to the issues and concerns of the LGBT community. For more information call 330-835-1861, e-mail info@stonewallsummitdems.org or look for the group on Facebook.
Tina Jarosch is the corresponding secretary of the Stonewall Democrats of Summit County.
Jason and deMarco to play Franklin Cirle church
by Rev. Allen Harris
Cleveland-Nationally known recording artists Jason and deMarco will be in concert at Franklin Circle Christian Church on Cleveland's Near West Side on Sunday, September 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person general admission, available in advance at the church or by mail and at the door. There is ample parking available. The
church is located at 1688 Fulton Rd. near W. 28th and Franklin Blvd.
The Dallas Voice says, "Jason & deMarco have developed a beautiful and highly unusual duet technique.” DNA magazine declares, "The duo aims to mix a spiritual message with a strong mainstream aesthetic and their symbiotic approach is definitely working."
Their award-winning Showtime docu-
mentary film We're All Angels gives an indepth look at this couple who are both professional and romantic partners. On stage and in the movie they confront their audiences with compelling issues such as spirituality and its relationship to sexuality, the power of music, obligations to community, self-acceptance, and the resistance of many within the Christian community to their love for each other.
Emmaus Catholic retreat marks tenth year
by Gregory Eastridge
Cleveland-In the biblical story of "The Road to Emmaus," Jesus, shortly after His resurrection, joins two of His disciples as they walk the road to Emmaus; although the disciples do not recognize Jesus.
The disciples tell Jesus of the recent events and the story of those who found the empty tomb. Jesus interprets scripture to them, but it was only through sharing a meal with Jesus that the disciples recognize Him. At that very moment, Jesus disappeared.
The disciples were overjoyed and spread the good news of the resurrection.
This year's theme, "Our Tenth Anniversary: Return to Emmaus," revisits the theme of our first retreat. The tenth anniversary retreat will be held September 25-27 at the Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Road in Parma, just south of the I-480 State Road exit.
The Emmaus retreat is open to LGBT Catholics, parents of LGBT Catholics, and anyone seeking a truly spiritual and uplifting weekend.
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch, glam-rock musical about a transgendered singer and her search for love and fame, features returning Cleveland cast members Dan Folino as Hedwig, Alison Garrigan as Yitzak and Dennis Yurish as Skszp along with the band Vanity Crash, $20, Hi Fi Concert Club, 11729 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); http:// Hedwig Cleveland.com.
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.
Friday to Sunday, September 11 to 13 Chautauqua LGBT Conference, first LGBT conference held atthe institution, workshops, dances, comedy and chorus performances, 1 Ames Ave., Chautauqua, N.Y.;
www.rainbowprideconnection.net. Saturday, September 12
Seneca Alleghany Casino Trip, benefits Colors of Cleveland Pride, bus leaves Cleveland 7 am, returns 7 pm, $35, $20 bonus, $5 food voucher; 216926-9027,www.colorsofclevelandpride.org.
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Rep. Tim Ryan to speak, special guest at the Lunch with a Decision Maker presented by Mahoning Valley Stonewall Democrats, 12 noon, Stonewall Community Center, 1523 Poland Ave, YoungRSVP seating limited, stown; mvstonewall@yahoo.com, 330-207-6437. CLAW Last Chance Silent Auction, bid on leather gear, toys and art, includes second annual "Hot Ass" contest, door prizes, entertainment, $2 door donation, 10 pm, Daddy's Akron, 1009 South Main St, Akron; 330-376-2625.
Diana Chittester, energetic young singersongwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314,www.myspace.com/TheNickelBar.
Sunday, September 13
Homecoming and 190th Anniversary celebration of Archwood UCC, potluck follows service, open communion, ASL interpretation, 11 am, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland; 216-351-1060. Sunday Bowling Begins, North Coast Bowling Association Sunday league's 30th season; registration at noon, games begin at 1 pm, Freeway Lanes, 12859 Brookpark, Parma (Cleveland) 216536-6999, http://ncba-sunday.com/
Monday, September 14
Great American Trailer Park Musical, msucial theater benefit for Community AIDS Network, Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; www.weathervaneplayhouse.com.
Tuesday, September 15
Celebrating the Diversity of Our Personal Faith, topic of the monthly Interfaith Spirits discussion group for the LGBT community, refreshments, 7 pm, Franklin Circle Christian Church, 1688 Fulton Rd, Cleveland; 216-651-8748.
Tuesday-Sunday, September 15 to 20
Between the Worlds, men's gathering to explore alternative spirituality, geared towards men who love menaged 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. Thursday, September 17
The Art of Prevention, 70th anniversary celebration of Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio, includes auction of fine art revolving around the "Proper Attire" condoms, CEO Lisa Perks' comments and the presentation ofthe Stanley K. Levinson Award, cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, 5:30 pm, $70, Courtyard at the Navy, 26 Main Street, Toledo; 419-255-1115 ext. 303, melissa.millsdick@ppnwo.org.
What You Need to Start a New Business, first installment of the Fall 2009 Plexus Business Roundtable Series, 7:30 pm, $10, Plexus members free, KeyBank Building, 4910 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn (Cleveland); www.thinkplexus.org.
Through moderated sessions and time for personal reflection, participants will have the opportunity to use prayer to connect or reconnect with the God that is there for us always and provides strength and hope. This year, we will be celebrating and thanking our founding members and looking forward to another ten years of amazing personal connections and the opportunity for healing and prayer.
The cost of the Emmaus retreat is $150, which includes all meals-from an evening meal on Friday through a morning meal on
Friday, September 18
Erev Rosh HaShanah, Jewish New Year's Eve services, presented by Chevrei Tikva Chavurah, services conducted by Rabbi Arturo Kalfus, song leader Dara Holop, 8 pm, the library of Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood (Cleveland); 216-464-1330 ext. 126, clipton@fairmounttemple.org.
Saturday, September 19
Rosh HaShanah, congregational services starting at 9 am at host synagogue of the Chevrei Tikva Chavurah, potluck supper at 4:30 pm in the library, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood (Cleveland); 216-464-1330 ext. 126,clipton@fairmounttemple.org.
Saturday-Sunday, September 19-20
Ohio Lesbian Festival, 20th anniversary 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.
Monday, September 21
Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, Cleveland's premier LGBT personal, social and business networking organization; 216-556-0576 for location and reservations.
Stonewall Democrats Fundraiser and Freedom Reception, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Freedom Award being given to Rev. Bob and Joyce Strommen, benefits the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats political action committee, 5 pm, Fire, 13220 Shaker Square, Cleveland; RSVP www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org,
jf329@mac.com.
Tuesday, September 22
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Gay Games Pep Rally, send the Cleveland Synergy Foundation's delegation off in style to the annual meeting of the Federation of Gay Games, speakers, entertainment, videos and fundraising to bring the Gay Games to Cleveland in 2014, 7 pm, Twist Social Club, 11633 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland; www.clevelandsynergyfoundation.org, 216-
583-0833.
More information about the concert, including ticket info, can be found at www.FranklinCircleChurch.org or by calling 216-272-0622.
Allen Harris is the pastor of Franklin Circle Christian Church.
Sunday and two nights in a private, single room at the Jesuit Retreat House. Scholarships are available.
Contact Barbara at the Jesuit Retreat House at 440-884-9300. Additional information and an on-line registration page can be found at www.jrh-cleveland.org. Please consider joining past participants and those experiencing the retreat for the first time to celebrate ten years of the Emmaus retreat.
Gregory Eastridge is a planning committee member of the Emmaus Retreat.
Friday, September 25
P-FLAG Presentation, given at the Knox County Gay-Straight Alliance meeting, topics include coming out, family dynamics with a GLBT family member, and how to be a supportive ally, 6:30 pm, First Congregational UCC, 200 North Main St, Mount Vernon; www.knoxgsa.org.
Jason and deMarco, gay Christian music duo, 7 pm, free, part of Unite for Awareness Week, Ohio Northern University English Chapel Sanctuary, 525 S. Main Street, Ada, Ohio; www-new.onu.edu.
Friday to Sunday, September 25 to 27
Emmaus Retreat, tenth annual retreat for LGBT Catholics, $150 includes meals and room, Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Road, Parma (Cleveland); Barbara, 440-884-9300 or www.jrh-cleveland.org. Downtown Dayton LGBT Film Festival, annual showcase of queer cinema, headlined by Little Ashes, a film about the relationship between Salvador Dali and Federico Garcia Lorca, Neon Theater, 130 East 5th Street, Dayton; www.neonmovies.com.
Saturday, September 26
Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for LGBT Christian, presentation by Candace ChellewHodge, 10 am, $20 includes lunch, Cross Creek Community Church, 667 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton; 937-434-4580, www.crosscreekchurch.org.
Come Out of Your Shell, fantastic fourth annual clambake, part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $55, 150 guest limit, 6 pm, Cleveland; 216-651-5428,
www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Jason and deMarco, gay Christian music duo. 8 pm, $20, Cross Creek Community Church UCC, 667 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton; 937434-4580, www.crosscreekchurch.org.
Sunday, September 27
Jason and deMarco, gay Christian music duo 7 pm, Franklin Circle Christian Church, 1688 Fultor Cleveland; 216-781-8232 www.franklincirclechurch.org.
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Kol Nidre, services hosted by Chevrei Tikv Chavurah, Rabbi Charles Kroloff conducting, with song leader Dara Holop, the library of Anshe Chese Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd Beachwood (Cleveland); 216-464-1330 ext. 126 clipton@fairmounttemple.org.