JUNE 1982

The New High Gear P.O. Box 6177 Cleveland, Ohio 44101

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Feminist Concert Held

OVEN Productions and the CWRU Women's Center presented Therese Edell and Betsy Lippitt in concert Saturday, May 15th. Both women have a strong background in music from the College Conservatory of Music and have performed on the folk circuit in the Cincinnati area for years. Original lyrics and light, humorous style characterize this duo. Therese Edell's commitment to the Women's music network has resulted in the creation of an independent recording company, Sea Friends Records, and the production of her first album, From Women's Faces, on that label.

OVEN Productions continues to offer innovative, quality entertainment for area feminists.

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Active Summer Ahead for CABWMT

Columbus Association of Black & White Men Together (CABWMT) has joined with Stonewall Union in producing the gay news show on community access cable TV. In addition to operating cameras and helping in the control room, we will have guests and speakers on some of the shows. Following the Stonewall lead, we are very pleased and proud to be of real support in this enterprise.

CABWMT has also joined as a member organization of the Richard T. Moore Community Center Project. As an organiza-

tion we see a real need in the Columbus community for this and feel that it will serve everyone well as a focal point, clearinghouse and meeting place for the Central Ohio gay community.

CABWMT is an active and enthusiastic participant and sponsor of the Ohio Gay Pride Parade through our membership on the Gay Pride Planning Coalition headed by Stonewall Union. We have members on some of the various committees putting this event together. As an organization we plan to host two or more activities during Gay Pride Week

HIGH GEAR is the Authorized News Publication of the Gear Foundation. The prime objectives of HIGH GEAR are:

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Accurate and comprehensive coverage of the news and feature items that involve or pertain to the gay community.

Objective presentation of local, national and international opinions in editorial form.

Publication of articles and services of interest to the gay community in feature form.

To present established business policies for advertising and operations.

The editorial policies of High Gear are as follows:

Editorials will involve opinions on matters of interest and concern to the gay community but do not reflect the official stance of High Gear or the Gear Foundation. Editorials will involve accurate reporting of the facts.

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including an educational workshop and possibly a swim party/fundraiser. We will have a marching contingent in the parade, if not a float, as well. We are being joined by our brothers and sisters in Cleveland and possibly those from BWMT chapters in Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia and other midwestern cities.

In June, besides sponsoring Gay Pride Week, CABWMT is hosting a BWMT Midwestern Regional Networking Conference June 25 through 27. As an organization we will be attending the second annual IABWMT convention being held in Washington, D.C., June 16 through 20.

ADVERTISEMENT POLICIES

The Editorial Staff of High Gear reserves: the right to refuse ads that suggest racial, sexual or religious discrimination.

the right to refuse any ad that is in poor taste or morally offensive. Rights of the Advertiser:

No ads will be run without the signed specified contract forms. This form shall be legally binding on both the advertiser and High Gear.

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Ad space is limited to approximately 40% of the overall publication space.

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Contact editors for rates.

• No one other than the 2 editors of High Gear is authorized or has the right to solicit ad revenues from any source.

CABWMT is an interracial support group organized to combat prejudice of any kind in the gay community and the communityat-large. We encourage all interested people to join regardless of age, race, sex, sexual preference, handicap, religion, national origin, etc. Our only requirement is that every member enthusiastically support our statement of purpose and our goals and work for the betterment of all humankind. Interested individuals are encouraged to look us over by attending our general membership meetings and functions or give Rick a call at (614) 221-2734; Sterling at (614) 221-1244 (nights); or write:

CABWMT

615 South Lazelle Street Columbus, Ohio 43206

620 Holds Dating Game

The 620 gave us something new and different for a Wednesday evening. The first "gay dating game" was held featuring wellknown Cleveland personalities. The only thing missing was Chuck Barris.

Although the start of the evening was somewhat delayed by the late arrivals, it was a relaxed, fun-filled evening with the audience even joining in with questions and answers. Prizes included familiar petroleum products, small brown bottles and passes to a local bath.

Thanks go to David of Cleveland, Tottie, the Vaults, Vince, Excedra, Kevin Keys and the 620 for an exciting evening.