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Old Lesbians for Change to gather here this summer
by Judy Benson
Cleveland-This year, Cleveland will host another national event: Old Lesbians Organizing for Change's National Gathering will be here July 14 to 18.
The five-day event is for lesbians 60 and older. Women from all parts of the country will attend.
OLOC works to make life better for old lesbians and to confront ageism in our communities and our country, using education
and public discourse as primary tools. Confronting ageism benefits everyone. During biennial national gatherings, hundreds come together to share experiences and ideas and recharge energies.
In Ohio, OLOC women are working on behalf of all old LGBT people:
Three women appeared before the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging this past September. They presented to people who set policies that will affect all of us.
⚫OLOC groups have been at many Ohio Pride celebrations.
• Four members recently shared their herstory on NPR's Story Corps series.
Many work at local senior centers, making LGBT people visible and claiming a place at the table. OLOC plans to be part of creating many policies and structures to assist us as the LGBT community ages. This is an important job, and we hope organizations such as OLOC will be here for future generations.
On Saturday night, a concert by feminist song writer and singer Alix Dobkin will precede a dinner dance. At the dinner the Del Martin Award will be presented.
The National Gathering will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Independence, where Rockside Road meets I-77. Registration is still open, and financial aid is available for those who need it.
For more information, or to register or apply for financial aid, contact OLOC at 888-706-7506 or go to www.oloc.org.
Windsong to première two new pieces at Sunday concert
by Jan C. Snow
Cleveland-Windsong, Cleveland's feminist chorus, celebrates 30 years with its spring concert, "Comin' Into Our Years," at 4 pm on Sunday, May 23 at Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Avenue in University Circle.
The program, conducted by artistic director Karen Weaver and accompanied by pianist Karin Tooley, includes a variety of music from works by Randall Thompson, Aaron Copland and George Gershwin to
world music representing the traditions of China, Africa and Palestine, as well as a nod to Broadway, a Celtic romp and some just plain get-down fun.
"This is music that speaks to who we have become as women, and who we have become as a chorus," said Weaver.
stitute of Music faculty member Lisa Rainsong, is a setting of a poem by Gayle Crawford who has been with the now 30voice ensemble since its earliest days. Rainsong was one of the first conductors of the group that ultimately became Windsong. "I Have Learned," with both poem and music by Windsong member Jan
The program draws from past repertoire, Snow, was commissioned for the organi-
as well as new work. Former members have been invited to join with the current singers for some selections.
Two pieces have been commissioned for the occasion. "Singing," by Cleveland In-
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Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22
"A Night in Vegas," spring concert by the Columbus Men's Chorus with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Friday 8 pm, Saturday 2 and 8 pm, $39-$49, Capitol Theater, Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, 77 South High Street, Columbus; www.cgmc.com, 614-228-2462. Sunday, May 23
Fleurs et Vin, Dayton's premier wine and gourmet food festival, benefits the AIDS Resource Center Ohio, live and silent auctions, entertainment, food by an array of Dayton independent restaurants, over 300 wines from around the world, Stella Artois beer garden, $60 advance, $70 door, 1 pm-4 pm, Carillon Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton; www.fleursetvin.com.
Coming Into Our Years, spring concert by Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus, celebrating a 30-year journey in song, 4 pm, $12 advance, $15 door, $10 students and seniors in advance, Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.windsongchorus.org, 216-556-0858.
Classical Concert and Cocktails (With a Side of Show Tunes), part of the TaDa! dinner series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, featuring a 30-minute concert by pianist Nathan Carterett, 7 pm, $50, limit 30 guests, private home in Cleveland Hts; www.lgbtcleveland.org, 215-651-5428.
Kathleen Madigan, performance by lesbian stand-up comedian, with opening act Tammy Pescatelli, 7:30 pm, $10 and up, Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square, East 14th Street and Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.playhousesquare.org, 216-241-6000.
TRL Show, benefit for Cleveland Pride presented by Wasted Productions and Cleveland Kings and Girls, $3, doors 9 pm, show 10 pm, raffles, drink specials, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; esiwik@unioncafe.com, 216357-2997.
Monday, May 24
File Under Dead, by Mark Richard Zubro, to be discussed at the 10%, Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@road
runner.com.
Tuesday to Monday, May 25 to 31
IGBowl XXX, 30th annual International Gay Bowling Organization annual meeting and tournament, Columbus; www.igbo.org.
Wednesday, May 26
I Have A Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and edited by James M. Washington, to be discussed at the Activist Book Club for youth ages 14-24, 5 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Saturday, May 29
BBQ Potluck, presented by the Cleveland Women's Network, 4 pm, private home in Lakewood, RSVP by May 22 to 440-962-3662, info@clevelandwomensnetwork.org.
Friday, June 4
Mister and Miss Youngstown Pride, hosted by Danyel Vazquez, Britney Cheers and Ricky Vega, the theme is "Expressions of Pride," contestants welcome, 10 pm, Utopia, 876 East Midlothian Blvd, Youngstown; 330-781-9000. Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5
Victor Karp Scholar-in-Residence weekend at Chevrei Tikva Chavurah, with guest speaker Rabbi Mark Wieder, a former member; Torah study celebrating GLBT Pride, for location call 216-464-1330 ext. 126.
Saturday, June 5
Pride Youngstown, second annual LGBT Pride festival, 1 pm, Federal Street between the square and Hazel in downtown Youngstown, special guest Shannel from season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race; 330-518-4718; www.pride youngstown.com.
zation by Weaver.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $10 for students and seniors. All tickets are $15 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the group's website, www.windsongchorus.org, or from
Wednesday, June 16
Transgender and Christian, discussion about going through gender reassignment while undergoing spiritual struggles as well, part of the Diversity Dialogue series for youth ages 14-24, 5 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Friday and Saturday, June 18-19
Columbus Pride Parade and Festival, 29th annual event, festival at Goodale Park. 3 to 11 pm Friday and 10 am to 8 pm Saturday, parade on Saturday; 614-299-7764, www.stonewallcolumbus.org.
Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20
"Divalicious!" the North Coast Men's Chorus Pride concert, 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University Music Bldg, 2001 Euclid Ave, www.ncmchorus.org, 216-556-0590.
Sunday, June 20
We Are Family, Too Picnic, presented by the Rangers, benefits Violet's Cupboard, Akron gay charities and battered women's shelter, $10, 12 noon, Ohio Sportsman's Park, 1775 Jacoby Rd, Copley (Akron); 330-618-7612.
Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 Let's Hear It for the Boys, Pride concert by the Highlights of upcoming weeks
Cincinnati Men's Chorus featuring songs popularized by boy bands, Saturday 8:07 pm, Sunday 3:07 pm, $20 advance, $25 door, Harriet Tubman Theater, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati; www.cincinnatimenschorus.org, 513-542-2626.
Sunday, June 6
Pride Picnic, family event presented by Pride Youngstown, noon to 8 pm, Churchill Park, enter off Belmont Ave. (Ohio 193) just south of Churchill-Hubbard Rd. (Ohio 304), in Liberty Twp; 330-518-4718, www.prideyoungstown.
com.
Friday to Sunday, June 11 to 13
Cleveland GIFT, 22nd Gay and Lesbian Invitational Fellowship Tournament bowling event, registration begins 7 pm Friday at host hotel Cleveland Airport Marriott, 4277 West 150th Street, bowling on Saturday and Sunday at Freeway Lanes of Parma, 12859 Brookpark Rd., spectators welcome; www.cleveland gift.org, 216-481-4417.
Saturday, June 12
Cleveland GIFT Cruise, 22nd annual cruise, board the Goodtime III at 7:30 pm at the East 9th St. Pier at Voinovich Park behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, $20 advance, $25 at the dock if available, portion of proceeds benefit charity; www.clevelandgift.org, 216-749-2152.
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any Windsong member. A reception follows the concert.
Windsong is an ensemble-in-residence at Church of the Covenant. A non-audition chorus, Windsong welcomes new singers. Women wishing to join may visit the Windsong web site or call 216-544-1249 for more information. Rehearsals for the new season are Sundays, 1 pm to 3 pm, at the church, beginning September 12.
Jan C. Snow is a columnist, composer, and member of Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus.
To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location and contact phone to P.O. Box 391464, Cleveland, Ohio 44139, or e-mail to Calendars@Chron Ohio.com. Each issue's calendar shows events in the upcoming two weeks, 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.GayPeoples Chronicle.com. Deadline for each issue's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
Saturday, June 26
Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival, 22nd annual event, parade steps off at noon from West 3rd and St Clair, marches to Voinovich Park for festival to 8 pm; 216-226-0004, www.clevelandpride.org.
Pride Fetish Ball, presented by Scorpius of Cincinnati, $5 advance or at door wearing fetish gear, $10 at door without; proceeds benefit Mr. Tri-State Leather, Below Zero Lounge, 1122 Walnut St., Cincinnati
www.scorpiusofcincinnati.com.
Sunday, June 27
A Day in the Sun, Akron Pride celebration for the entire family, scavenger hunt for kids, cornhole tournament, bands and entertainment, door prizes, proceeds benefit Akron Pride Center, 12 noon, $5, $10 per family, Lock 3, 200 South Main Street, Akron; 330-252-1559, www.communityaidsnetwork.org.
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