www.GayPeoplesChronicle.com

charlie'scalendar

Friday, September 9

Center Flashback, part of the TaDa! Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $25, limited to 30 guests, 6 pm, west side Cleveland location; 216-651-5428, www.lgbt cleveland.org.

Michael Schiavi to speak, author of Celluloid Activist: The Life and Times of Vito Russo, biography of gay rights campaigner and film historian, copies available for $20, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Avenue, Lakewood (Cleveland) www.liberationucc.org, 216-521-5556.

Friday to Sunday, September 9 to 11

Ohio Lesbian Festival, held annually at Frontier Ranch, 8836 York Rd, Pataskala, Ohio (1⁄2 mile north of U.S. 40, two miles west of Kirkersville, 18 miles east of Columbus); www.ohiolba.org.

Friday to Friday, Sept. 9 to Oct. 2

Hairspray, musical based on the film by John Waters, directed by Craig Joseph, 8 pm Fri and Sat, 2:30 pm Sun, $23, $18 kids 17 and under, Players Guild Theatre, 1001 Market Street N, Canton; www.playersguildtheatre.com, 330453-7617.

Saturday, September 10

LGBT Community Dinner, lasagna and garlic bread, bring a salad, dessert or side to share, preview of When the Stars Come Out 2011 and a panel discussion on the Dayton ImmigrantFriendly Initiative, 5:30 pm, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 101 Huffman Ave, Dayton; 937-252-4467, reconcilingministry@stpaul dayton.org.

Tom Goss, gay singer-songwriter, 6 pm, Barking Spider Tavern, 11310 Juniper Rd, Cleveland; www.tomgossmusic.com.

Sunday, September 11

Windsong welcomes new members for 201112 season; any woman who wishes to sing is encouraged to join Cleveland's feminist chorus, no audition required, 1:45 to 4 pm, Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 14502 Detroit Ave, rehearsals are every Sunday same times, 216905-6198, www.windsongchorus.org. North Coast Men's Chorus Auditions, for Dec. 3-4 holiday concert, simple audition for voice range only, 6 pm, Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland (parking in back off Prospect), rehearsals Sundays 7-9:30 pm same location; 216-556-0590 or membership @ncmchorus.org.

Monday, September 12

Players, a stop on the Cleveland LGBT Center's restaurant tour, tell your server you're on the tour and 30% of your bill is donated to the center, 14523 Madison Ave., Lakewood (Cleveland); 216-226-5200, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Thursday, September 15

Endorsement Meeting, Cleveland Stonewall Democrats will decide upon endorsements for the November general election, 7 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org.

Saturday, September 17

Bowling Fundraiser, benefits AIDS Resource Center Ohio, 7 pm check-in, $20 includes shoe rental and afterparty, Poelking Lanes, 1403 Wilmington Pike, Dayton; 937-299-5573. Sunday, September 18

Lorain County AIDS Walk for the Cure, registration starts 10 am, walk starts 12 noon, Lakeview Park, 1800 West Erie Ave, Lorain; 440-960-4000 ext. 1786, 440-233-1086, www.lcaidstaskforce.org.

Wills Trusts

Living Wills

Powers of Attorney

Domestic Partnership Agreements

Probate Administration

Guardianships

Shared Custody Agreements

The

Monday, September 19

Insight, monthly dinner meeting of Cleveland LGBT personal, social and business networking group; information and reservations 216200-9569.

DADT Going Away Party, celebrating the end of the military's ban on openly gay and lesbian service members, presented by northeast Ohio chapter of American Veterans for Equal Rights, 8 pm, Twist, 11633 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland; www.neoaver.org.

Tuesday, September 20

Hunter Valentine, queer punk-infused allfemale rock trio, with Sick of Sarah and Vanity Theft, 7 pm, $10, Pirate's Cove, 2083 East 21st St, Cleveland; www.huntervalentine.com. Tuesday to Sunday, Sept. 20 to 25

Out on the Hill Black LGBT Leadership Summit, presented by the National Black Justice Coalition, coincides with the Congressional Black Caucus' annual legislative conference, Washington, D.C.; www.nbjc.org.

Thursday, September 22

Hunter Valentine, queer punk-infused allfemale rock trio, 6 pm, Main Event, 835 Main St, Cincinnati; www.huntervalentine.com.

Friday, September 23

Hunter Valentine, queer punk-infused allfemale rock trio, with Sick of Sarah and Vanity Theft, 8 pm, Canal St. Tavern, 308 East 1st Street, Dayton; www.huntervalentine.com. Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23 to 25

Downtown Dayton LGBT Film Festival, seven screenings along the course of the weekend, kicks off with The Green, film about a gay couple who move to Cincinnati only to have their life torn apart by a high school student's accusations, $8 per film, pass for all seven screenings $50, The Neon, 130 East 5th Street, Dayton; www.neonmovies.com, www.dayton lgbt.com, 937-222-8452.

Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23 to Oct. 30

Cabaret, pansexual Tony Award-winning musical based on stories by Christopher Isherwood, playing in rotating repertory with Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, $15$70, $13 students; Sunday, October 9 show is interpreted for hearing impaired, Hanna Theater, 2067 East 14th St, Cleveland; 216241-6000, www.greatlakestheater.org. Sunday, September 25

Food for the Soul, part of the TaDa! Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, hosted by members of the Spiritual Leaders of the LGBT Center, $30, limited to 30 guests, 4 pm, west side Cleveland location; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org. Drag Bingo, monthly event presented by the Community AIDS Network, $20 includes ninecard bingo sheets for each of the five games, $50 minimum jackpost for the first four games, $250 for the fifth game, hors d'oeuvres, water, coffee, tea, cash bar, drag show follows bingo, 5 pm doors, 6 pm start time, limited to 200 patrons, free parking in city deck across the street, Greystone Hall, 103 South High St, Akron; 330-252-1559, www.canapi.org.

MARIA L. SHINN, LLC

ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR

Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

216.228.4791

14837 Detroit Ave., #282, Cleveland, OH 44107

www.shinnlawfirm.com

September 9, 2011

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 5

To list your event, send the date, time, location and contact phone to P.O. Box 391464, Cleveland, Ohio 44139, or e-mail to Calendars@ChronOhio.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.

Monday, September 26

Freedom Fund Reception, annual awards banquet for the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, guest Rep. Tim Ryan, honoring Jacob Nash and Timothy J. Downing, VIP reception $100, 5 pm, general admission $50, 6 pm, Dragonfly Cleveland, 1865 West 25th Street, Cleveland; RSVP by September 19, www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org.

The Cross of Sins by Geoffrey Knight, novel about a church conspiracy and a team of treasure hunters searching for a hidden statue that the sect wants destroyed at any cost, to be discussed at the Ten Percent Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216-941-4523, damichcoop@ roadrunner.com.

Tuesday, September 27

EHEA Rally, in support of the Equal Housing and Employment Act being reintroduced into the Ohio legislature, includes press conference and lobby day, 1:30 pm, Ohio Statehouse, Broad and High Streets, Columbus; 614224-0400, www.equalityohio.org.

Supplier Diversity Summit, presented by Plexus, the northeast Ohio LGBT chamber of commerce, Cleveland State University Student Center, 2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.thinkplexus.org. &

Word Warriors: Banned Brilliance of African American Authors, ACLU of Ohio event in honor of Banned Books Week, moderated by ACLU of Ohio board member Gary Williams, panelists include Basheer Jones, Wendy Lawson, Tony Scott and Michael Oatman, program 6:30 pm, reception 7:30 pm, Karamu House, 2355 East 89th St, Cleveland; www.acluohio.org/rsvp, 216-472-2220. Word Warriors: Banned Brilliance of African American Authors, ACLU of Ohio event in honor of Banned Books Week, moderated by ACLU of Ohio legal director James Hardiman, panelists include Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Mitzi Moody, Frederick Lamarr, Seth Wilson and Ohio Rep. Tracy Heard, program 6:30 pm, reception 7:30 pm, Columbus Urban League, 788 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus; www.acluohio.org/rsvp, 216-472-2220.

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 30 & Oct. 1

Mr. Midwest Leather Contest, annual competition feeds into International Mr. Leather, open to residents of 13 states, Friday night meet and greet, Saturday judging followed by the Mr. Midwest Leather Ball, Bad Dog Bar and Grill, 3960 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri; www.mrmidwestleather.com.

Saturday, October 1

Come Out of Your Shell, part of the TaDa! Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, sixth annual clambake, $55, limited to 150 guests, 6 pm, Euclid location; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

When the Stars Come Out 2011, fifth annual dance competition and fundraiser for Dayton PFLAG's scholarship program and the Dayton LGBT Center, $25 includes five votes in the dance contest, admission to after-party, 7:30 pm, Dayton Women's Club, 225 North Ludlow St, Dayton; www.daytonlgbtcenter.org.

1333 W. 105 ► Edgewater/ Cudell Neighborhood Move-in ready, nicely updated & very affordable. Fireplace, fenced yard, 3 Bedrooms Own a great home for less than rent!

216.702.7000 Jeff Wise

Howard

Hov

anna

Sunday, October 2

Human AIDS Ribbon, organized by the Red Ribbon Connection, beverages, snacks and red outerwear provided, voluntary donation of personal hygiene products or money to benefit County Hygiene Aid Pantry Service welcome, 1 pm start time, 2 pm ribbon formation, McKinley Monument, 800 McKinley MonuDr. N.W., Canton; www.theredribbonconnection.org.

ment.

Friday, October 7

Hit So Hard, documentary about Patty Schemel, the lesbian drummer of the band Hole, and her friendships with Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, as well as her advocacy for marriage equality; Schemel, director P. David Ebersole and producer Todd Hughes will be in attendance, part of the Akron Film and Pixel Festival, $8, Akron Art Museum, 1 South High St, Akron; www.akronfilm.com.

Friday to Sunday, October 7 to 9

Iron Eagles and Rangers Joint Run, three days of fun, paid run participants receive a T-shirt, run pin, meals, snacks, drinks and admission to Mr. Ohio Leather Contest, $115 before September 1, $135 on or after; City Center Hotel, 20 West Mill Street, and Daddy's bar, 1009 South Main St., Akron; www.ironeagles.com, www.rangersinc.org.

Friday to Saturday, October 7 to 29 Boys in the Band, classic queer play by Mart Crowley about a birthday party gone horribly awry and the gay men who attend it, directed by Tyson Douglas Rand, presented by CovergenceContinuum Theater, the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland; www.convergencecontinuum.org, 216-687-0074.

Sunday, October 9

Safety in Our Schools, theme for the third annual Open the Doors to Equality Rally, 4 pm, potluck dinner follows at Trinity UCC, Gazebo on the Square, Market and Liberty Streets, Wooster; 330-345-1392.

Highlights of upcoming weeks

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

Thursday, October 27

World Team Tennis Smash Hits, charity tennis event to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the AIDS Task Force of Greater Cleveland, with Elton John, Billie Jean King, Andy Roddick, Martina Navratilova, Amelie Mauresmo and others, Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland; www.wtt.com/ page.aspx?article_id=11.

-Compiled by Anthony Glassman

NEW PRICE H

NEW PRICE

oward

1464 W. 116

Edgewater/ Cudell Neighborhood Many Updates plus 4 car garage. Wood floors, recessed lights, new roof & windows, 3 Bedrooms Own a great home for less than rent!

216.798.4100

Chris Schlenkerman