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Community Connections, April, 1991 Page 11 COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL See "Community Resources," page 19, for descriptions of the groups mentioned here, and for weekly support group meetings. What's Happening Elsewhere? OCT 10-14: CHARLOTTE: Tenth Annual International Convention of Parents-FLAG, Omni Hotel, Charlotte, NC. Theme is Celebrate the Jewels in Our Crown!" Call (704)364-1474. TUES, APR 2: CLOSER: Singles' Meeting. 6:30 PM, All Souls Church Library, Biltmore. TUES, APR 2: CLOSER: Organ Recital. A display of community talent. THURS, APR 4: WOMEN OUTDOORS Meeting. Organization and planning for trips. 7 PM, All Souls Church. SAT, APR S: Second Stage Readers' Theatre: Dos Lesbos and Andre's Mother. 8 PM, Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut. See article, page 10. SAT, APR 6: WOMEN OUTDOORS: Hike in Cullowhee. Call Jay for details, 645-5895; or Lynda, 669-5920. SUN, APR T: SALGA (Southern Appalachian Lesbian and Gay Alliance): Monthly meeting with potluck, 4:30 PM, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place (corner of Charlotte St.), Asheville. See article, page 6. MON, APR 8: MTN-GLO (Mountain Gay/Lesbian Organization): "Homophobia." 7:30 PM. Call 586-2506 for information, directions. MON, APR S: Parents-FLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays): Monthly meeting. 7:30 PM, All Souls Church Library, Biltmore. Call 274-2681. TUES, APR 8: CLOSER: Dos Lesbos and Andre's Mother. These Second Stage Readers' Theatre productions on lesbian/gay themes are directed by Jerry Crouch. See article, page 10. WED, APR DO: Pisgah Players: But Is it Art? A play by and starring Michael Sheldon. 7:30 PM, Lipinsky Auditorium, UNCA. WED, APR DO: Monica Grant, lesbian comedian and song-writer, has performed at Rhythmfest, will be playing at McDibb's in Black Mountain. Grant has made a tape entitled Harbor Girl. 8PM, cost is $5. THURS, APR 1 1 : WNC LESBIAN/GAY PRIDE COMMITTEE MEETING. 6:30 PM. Call Fred for directions, 258-8904. THURS, APR 1I 1I : The parents of 17-year old Becky Bell, who died from an illegal abortion in 1988, will speak at 7:30 PM, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place (corner of Charlotte and Edwin). See page 2 for details. SAT, APR 13: WOMEN OUTDOORS: Hike Along Scenic Harper's Creek. Call Jan for details, 645-5314. SAT, APR 13: MAC (Mountain AIDS Coalition) Meeting. 2-5 PM, Shambhala Institute, 118 Cumberland. Anyone who is HIV + is welcome. See article, page 1. APR 1 3-14: SALGA Retreat at The Inn, Hot Springs. Call Teri for information, 658-0362. MON, APR 15: GALPAK (Gay and Lesbian Parents and their Kids). 7 PM, All Souls Church Library, Biltmore. For other unannounced meetings and social events, call 258-0660. See also article on page 14. TUES, APR W: CLOSER: Singles' Meeting. 6:30 PM, Ail Souls Church Library, Biltmore. TUES, APR 10: CLOSER: "Gay and Lesbian Vacations." Ideas for travel and gay-friendly places to spend your leisure time. SAT, APR20: BOWLING! 8:30 PM. Call Teri at 658-0362 for details. SAT, APR 21: WOMEN OUTDOORS: Canoe Trip. Easy paddle through pastoral setting of Biltmore Estate. Call Virginia or Janeal for details, 684-4481. MON, APR 22: MTN-GLO IMountain Gay/Lesbian Organization): "Men's Readers' Plays." 7:30 PM. Call 586-2506 for information, directions. TUES, APR 23: CLOSER: Monthly Potluck. Bring a covered dish. APR 2®-28: WOMEN OUTDOORS: Car/Tent Camping in an area with local or near-by hiking trails. Call Suzanne, 687-1963; or Nancy, 438-0152. SAT, APR 27: SPRING ALIVE Benefit Variety Show for WNCAP. Tickets will be available at the WNCAP office. Watch for information. TUES, APR 30: CLOSER: Singles' Meeting. 6:30 PM, All Souls Church Library, Biltmore. TUES, APR 30: CLOSER: "It Ain't Necessarily So." Reflections of a church pastor on the abuse of the Bible to undergird the church's homophobia, and the theological arguments for an open and affirming community of faith, with Rev. Glen Halbe of the Church of Christ. See related article, page 10. COMING IN MA Y- SAT, MAY ^: Cynthia and Charlotte's 10th Anniversary Celebration. Everyone is invited. Bring your favorite appetizer to share. 5-7 PM, All Souls Parish Hall, Biltmore. See article, page 10. SOUTHEAST: APR 6-7: CHARLOTTE: Southern Lesbian & Gay Business/Crafts Expo. Master's Inn, 3815 N. Tryon St. APR 24-28: ATLANTA: National Lesbian Conference (NLC). Five thousand women are expected! Plan now to attend. For brochure & registration packet, write the National Office: PO Box 1999, Decatur, GA 30031, (404)373-4000. See page 11, March issue of Community Connections, for registration form. See article, page 1. APR 26-27: ATLANTA: NLC weekend entertainment includes dancing with Yer Girlfriend Fri. 9 PM, Radisson Hotel Ballroom ($3-$6); Comedy Song and Dance Sat. 7:30 PM with Teresa Trull, Lea DeLaria, Washington Sisters, Sue Fink, Alix Dobkin, Karen Williams, Gail Reeder, and Two-Spirited Thunder People (Native American Dance Troupe), Atlanta Civic Center ($7-$15). Info: (404)373-0000. APR 26-MAY 5: SHORT MOUNTAIN, TN: Spring Gathering at the Sanctuary. We will celebrate with ritual, drumming, weaving a May Pole, a tea dance, nature walks and more! A pre-gathering work week begins on April 19 to help get ready. Come join in the festivities as we join the earth in awakening from our winter slumber. A reminder: Short Mountain is the only fairie gathering which encourages wimmin to participate. Write Route 1, Box 84- A, Liberty, TN 37095. APR 27: GREENSBORO: Stonewall Climbers' "Learn the Ropes Day," here and at 8 other sites nationally. A chance for non-climbers to get a taste of rock climbing at low cost. Info: SASE plus $1 to Tarheel Outdoor Sports Fellowship, Greensboro, NC 27404. MAY 2-5: DURHAM: Association of Women's Music & Culture, Annual Conference. (First time held in South!) Theme: "Weaving Our Cultural Web." Contact: Mandy Carter, 604 W. Chapel Hill St., Room 207, Durham, NC 27701, (919)682-6374. MAY 23-27: NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS: Sth Annual Southern Women's Music and Comedy Festival. Write: Robin Tyler Productions, 15842 Chase Street, Sepulveda, CA 91343. JUN 29: RALEIGH: North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Pride March. To find out how you can help, call Jim Duley (919)942-3858. JUL 4-7: BALTIMORE, MD: 1991 Southeastern Conference for Lesbians and Gay Men. JULY 19-20: RALEIGH: "Shelter from the Storm: HIV/AIDS Housing Issues & Programs." Coordinated by AIDS Committee, Episcopal Diocese of NC. Call Grace Bullen (919)361- 8466, or write "Shelter...," c/o 322 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601. NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL: MAY 18: NEW YORK CITY: Chris Williamson in a Special Solo Concert. Spectacular cruise party follows concert. Call Olivia at 1-800- 631-6277, or (415)655-0364. JUN 16-21: FLORENCE, ITALY: Seventh International Conference on AIDS. JUN 23-30: DETROIT, Ml: National Convention of Black and White Men Together. Theme: "Living, Loving and Working Together." Workshops dealing with interpersonal relationships, health issues, bridging cultural differences and understanding the special needs of AIDS education with the minority community. Write BWMT-Detroit, Convention '91, PO Box 24-8831, Detroit, MI 48224. JUN 30-JUL 6: GUADALAJARA, MEXICO: International Lesbian and Gay Conference. Registration $350 before June 1. Write IGLA Conference, Ana Isabel Lopez Garcia, c/o Patricia Trujilllo Avila, PO Box 1-2497, Administracion de Correos #1, CP44100 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. AUG 30-SEP 3: LOOKOUT MTN, TN-GA: RhythmFest, women's music, art and politics. Includes music, comedy, theatre, dance, films, videos, workshops, speakers, craft sales, sports, swimming, etc. Send legal size, self- adressed stamped envelope for brochure/ticket orders to 604 W. Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701. (919)682-6374. NOV 8-11: ALEXANDRIA, VA: Creating Change Conference, sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. The country's largest skills-building symposium for lesbian and gay political activists and organizations. Info: Brian Albert, Creating Change Coordinator, NGLTF, 1734 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009, or call (202) 332- 6483.
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