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To Saturday, March 10

Antebellum, Robert O'Hara's play connecting two ages, two continents, through two men's transcendent love, $10-$25, Gordon Square Theater, Cleveland Public Theater, 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-631-2727 ext. 501. Saturday, March 10

International Film Series, presented by Asians and Friends Cleveland, film to be announced, potluck dinner 6 pm, film 7:30 pm, bring a dish to share, $4, $2 members, at a private home in Garfield Hts. (Cleveland); www.afcleveland.

org.

Rangers 23rd Anniversary, bar night honoring the leather organization, 10 pm, Leather Stallion, 2205 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland; www.rangersinc.org.

Sunday, March 11

Out and About, get together for LGBT seniors in Summit County and surrounding areas, presented by Jewish Family Services, bingo, music, lunch, socializing, 12 noon to 3 pm, Shaw Jewish Community Center, 750 White Pond Dr, Akron; www.jewishakron.org, 330867-3388.

Tuesday, March 13

Thy Will Be Done, film on the efforts of a transgender person to be ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA), refreshments and panel discussion follow, 7 pm, First Church in Oberlin UCC, 106 North Main St, Oberlin; 440775-1711, www.firstchurchoberlin.org. Friday to Sunday, March 15 to 18

Querant, queer spirituality conference, workshops, performances, rituals, parties, Masked Ball, vendors, Crowne Plaza, 33 East Fifth St, Dayton; www.querant.org.

Wednesday, March 21

Insight Monthly Dinner, Cleveland's premier LGBT social dinner group; 216-200-9569 for information and reservations.

Thursday, March 22

Gay Men's Social Group, dinner and conversation for gay men in the Akron-Canton area; www.m4msocial.net.

Thurs. Sun., March 22 to April 1

Cleveland International Film Festival, 36th annual event, Tower City Cinemas; www.clevelandfilm.org, 216-623-3456

(623-FILM).

Friday to Sunday, March 23 to 25

Educator Training Team, three-day training to become part of a new GLSEN Northeast Ohio facilitator team to give LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying seminars to educators and staffin K-12 schools; held at Case Western Reserve University; to join, e-mail gary@glsennor theastohio.org or call 216-556-0960.

Saturday, March 24

Street Protest for Marriage and Full Equality, bringing to life opposition to the ban on same-sex marriage in the Ohio constitution; Free Stamp, east of City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland; 11:30 am to 2 pm; or gather 11 am at Public Square and march to Free Stamp; www.facebook.com/GetEqualOh or www.facebook.com/MarriageEqualityOhio. Race at the Raffle, annual reverse raffle fundraiser for Community AIDS Network and the Akron Pride Initiative, $75 by March 15, $100 after, appetizer bar, open bar, reverse raffle tickets, desserts, 6:30 pm, St. Joseph's Family Center, 610 West Exchange St, Akron; 330-252-1648, www.canapi.org.

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Saturday and Sunday, March 24 & 25 "Cleveland Rocks!" North Coast Men's Chorus spring concert, 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University Music Bldg., 2001 Euclid Ave, www.ncmchorus.org, 216-556-0590. "Anticipation: Secrets and Dreams," spring concert about hope and love, secret crushes and new relationships, by the Cincinnati Men's Chorus, Sat. 8:07 pm, Sun. 3:07 pm, $25; www.cincinnatimenschorus.org.

Tuesday, March 27

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March 9, 2012

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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@Chron Ohio.com. Each issue's calendar shows events in the upcoming few 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.

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LGBT Art Therapy Bereavement Group, North Coast Friday bowling standings

new ongoing group presented by the Hospice of the Western Reserve, led by art therapist Mollie Postotnik, 6:30 pm, Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center, 300 East 185th St, Cleveland; register at mpostotnik@hospicewr.org or 216-486-6544.

Thursday, March 29

Cancer Prevention and Wellness for the LGBT Community, dinner program presented by the Cleveland LGBT Center and the Cleveland Clinic, program by oncologist Dr. Marc Shapiro, free dinner and garage parking, 5:30 pm, Wasmer Auditorium, Lakewood Hospital, 14701 Detroit Rd, Lakewood (Cleveland); RSVP 877-234-3488.

Friday, March 30

Pride Night with the Columbus Blue Jackets, fundraiser for Columbus LGBT organizations by Ohio's only NHL hockey team, game against the Los Angeles Kings, 5:30 pm happy hour, raffle and vendor booths, 7:05 pm game start, $34-$85, Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Ave, Columbus; www.blue jackets.com,eganyard@bluejackets.com.

Saturday, March 31

2012 NE Ohio boy Contest, presented by Ohio boys of Leather, Daddy's, 1009 South Main St, Akron; 330-376-2625.

Highlights of upcoming weeks

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

Sunday, April 14

International Film Series, presented by Asians and Friends Cleveland, film to be announced, potluck dinner 6 pm, film 7:30 pm, bring a dish to share, $4, $2 members, private home in Garfield Hts. (Cleveland); www.afcleve land.org.

Friday, April 20

Break the Silence, Make A Joyful Noise, "friendraiser" for GLSEN Northeast Ohio, performance by North Coast Men's Chorus, remarks by Ohio Rep. Nickie Antonio, 5:30 pm, Terrace Club, Progressive Field, Cleveland; www.thinkplexus.org/events.cfm

?eventKey=191.

Thursday to Sunday, April 26-29

CLAW, 11th year of the Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend, events held at host hotel Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 Carnegie Ave, and locations across the city; 216-812-3304, www.clawinfo.org hotel 216-658-6400.

-Compiled by Anthony Glassman

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Cleveland-These are the standings of the North Coast Bowling Association's Friday night bowling league after the games on March 2.

The Friday night league is a fun social league with plenty of openings. Both full-time bowlers as well as alternates are needed. No experience is necessary. Bowling begins at 7 pm Fridays at Ambassador Superior Lanes, 1500 Superior Ave. in downtown Cleveland, and finishes by 9:30 pm.

For more information, contact the league at 216-481-4417 or 216-392-0154, or see www.ncbafriday.org. Division 1

Team

1. Dead Wood

2. Twist Rainbow Butt Monkeys

3. Pinderellas

4. Three Daddies & a Boy Toy 5. 2 Out of 4

6. Triple XXX Turkeys

7. Ball Busters

8. Alley Katz

9. Balls Aboard

Division 2

1. Aggravated Faggotry 2. Cocktails for 4

3. Hang'en on the Edge

4. The Vibe Raiders

Won

Lost

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19660-346

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7. Ten Balls & a Split w/a Twist

5. Mine's in the Gutter

6. 3 Fingers In

8. Gutterly Ridiculous

9. The Bowled & the Beautiful

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JANET MACOSKA

Stand up comic Dana Austin performs her comedy routine at the Womyn's Variety Show on February 11. The longest-running women's event of its kind in Cleveland, and possibly the nation, celebrated its 37th anniversary that evening at Park Synagogue's Kangesser Hall in Cleveland Heights.

The show featured a mix of new talent and old favorites, along with a popular afterparty complete with raffles for gift certificates to restaurants, massages, dog grooming, haircuts, manicures, the Cleveland Film Festival tickets and more.

Austin noted that she started her comedic career over a decade ago at the show and views performing as a way of paying it forward.

"Without the opportunity to perform at the Variety Show so many years ago, I don't think I would be performing today," she said. "The Variety Show supported me and any time I'm available, I'll support the show. I love seeing people I haven't seen in years and enjoy the very talented performers that show up. They're all so passionate about it."

-Patti Harris