Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 22:29:29 -0500 (EST) From: Gay Lesbian Bisexual Student Support Services at Indiana University Subject: National Calendar for Blacks in the Life (fwd) Forwarded by Request: Please post widely: --------------------------------------------------------- This calendar includes events of specific interest to black people in the life. That means, in general, that the events here have both specific black interest and specific LGBT interest. It is not a calendar that lists all the events that individual black LGBT people might be interested in attending, since individual black LGBT person might be interested in attending ANY black event or ANY LGBT event. The most current version of this list is available on the BLK website at: URL=http://www.blk.com These listings are free. If you have an event which you would like posted, mail specifics to newsroom@blk.com. If you know of an event that is not posted here, tell us about it and tell the organizers of the event about this list. We try to be as complete as possible, but we can't list what we haven't been told about. This compilation and the description contained herein are copyright 1997 BLK Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Permission to reprint by electronic means is hereby granted provided that the file is posted in its entirety (including this notice). ----------------------------------- Revised: September 22, 1997 FEBRUARY 1997 A Different Light Bookstore presents Reading: "If Only For One Nite," by James Earl Hardy to be held September 22, 1997 at 7 p.m. 151 W. 19th St., Manhattan, NY. 212-989-4850. SEPTEMBER 1997 A Different Light Bookstore presents One The Road with Mitch, Raheim and Junior to be held September 22, 1997 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 151 W. 19th St., New York, NY. 212-989-4859. AIDS Service Center presents Meeting: "Sisters Standing Strong," closed group for African-American women of HIV to be held September 24, 1997 at 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon 1030 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, CA. 626-441-8495 ext. 271. Macy's and American Express presents Fashion Show: "Passport '97 Fusion," featuring Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Jasmine Guy to be held September 26, 1997 at 6 p.m. $50-$1000. Barker Hangar/Santa Monica Air Center, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA. 415-393-3351, 415-393-3455. Sunset Music Group presents Performance: Sweet Baby J'ai Blue Quartet to be held September 26, 1997 at 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Rose Cafe, 220 Rose Ave., Venice, CA. 310-399-0711. The Men's Gathering presents General Meeting to be held September 26, 1997 at 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oak Lawn Community Services Building, Dallas, TX. 214-521-5342. Center for the Arts, Yerba Buena Gardens presents LINES Contemporary Ballet to be held September 26, 1997 to September 27, 1997 at 8 p.m. $10- $25. 701 Mission St. (at Third), San Francisco, CA. 415-978-2787. The Men's Gathering presents Keeping Healthy: "A Walk Around Bachman Lake" to be held September 27, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Main Park Lot, Dallas, TX. 214-521-5342. Adodi Philadelphia presents Movie Night: "Cabin In The Sky," "Stormy Weather," and "The Preachers Wife" to be held September 27, 1997 at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. $10. Chris Residence, Philadelphia, PA. 215-276-2662. adodiphila@aol.com NBGLLF AIDS Prevention Team presents Macy's and American Express Passport '97 Fusion to be held September 27, 1997 at 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. $10. Macy's Beverly Center, West Hollywood, CA. 415-393-3455, 800-334-6158. Center for the Arts, Yerba Buena Gardens presents LINES Contemporary Ballet to be held September 28, 1997 at 2 p.m. $10-$25. 701 Mission St. (at Third), San Francisco, CA. 415-978-2787. OCTOBER 1997 Center for the Arts, Yerba Buena Gardens presents LINES Contemporary Ballet to be held October 1, 1997 to October 4, 1997 at 8 p.m. $10-$25. 701 Mission St. (at Third), San Francisco, CA. 415-978-2787. Paris Dance La Femmes Amies presents Rising/Blacklines, open mic poetry reading to be held October 2, 1997 at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 1122 W. Montrose, Chicago, IL. 773-761-8485. Underground Station presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Kick-Off Party to be held October 2, 1997 to October 5, 1997 The Metro, 2204 Elm St., Dallas, TX. 214-742-2101, 972-883-1047. undrgrdsta@aol.com Underground Station presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Registration, Kick Off Party and Full Exotic Male Revue to be held October 2, 1997 The Metro, 2204 Elm St., Dallas, TX. 214-742-2101, 972- 283-1047. undrgrdsta@aol.com Brothers United/Nashville presents Volunteer Meeting to be held October 3, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Nashville Cares, Nashville, TN. 615-259-4849. brosunited@aol.com The Men's Gathering presents Happy Hour to be held October 3, 1997 at 5 p.m. Pappadeaux, 3520 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX. Men Of All Colors Together/SF presents Chat Night: Coming Out-The "Ellen" Episodes to be held October 3, 1997 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lone Star Saloon, 2nd, 1354 Harrison St. (at 10th), San Francisco, CA. 415-675-0201, 415- 467-7858. Underground Station Magazine presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Cocktail Party to be held October 3, 1997 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Drinks from 6-7 p.m.. Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce St., Dallas, TX. 214- 742-2101, 972-283-1047. undrgrdsta@aol.com The Underground Magazine presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Famous Chittlin Sisters Welcoming Party with The District Mother DJ Cedrick to be held October 3, 1997 at 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. The Metro, 2204 Elm St., Dallas, TX. 214-742-2101, 972-283-1047. undrgrdsta@aol.com The Underground Magazine presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Welcoming Party to be held October 3, 1997 at 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce St., Dallas, TX. 214-747-7000, 972-283-1047. undrgrdsta@aol.com Men Of All Colors Together/SF presents Board Meeting to be held October 4, 1997 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Village Offices, 973 Market St., 6th Fl., San Francisco, CA. 415-675-0201. mactsfba@aol.com Renaissance III presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: HIV/AIDS Educational Workshops to be held October 4, 1997 Free. Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce St., Dallas, TX. 214-747-7000. undrgrdsta@aol.com Renaissance III presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Awards Banquet with speakers Dr. David Satcher and Sandy Thurman to be held October 4, 1997 Free. Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce St., Dallas, TX. 214-747-7000, 972-283-1047. undrgrdsta@aol.com The Symposium presents Conference: "Constructing Family, Constructing Change - Shifting Legal Perspectives on Same-sex Relationships," with Charles R.P. Pouncy, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Florida to be held October 4, 1997 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $60-$70. Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, PA. 215-204-1688. nknauer@vm.temple.edu Black Images Bookstore presents On The Road with Mitch, Raheim and Junior to be held October 4, 1997 at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 230 Wynnewood Village, Dallas, TX. 214-943-0142. United Lesbians Of African Heritage presents Sistahfest '97 to be held October 3, 1997 to October 5, 1997 $120-$135. Camp Sholom, 34342 Mulholland Hwy., Malibu, CA. 213-960-5051. uloah@aol.com Moon Sisters Drum Camp presents Drum Camp to be held October 3, 1997 to October 5, 1997 at 3 p.m. to 3 p.m. $215-$240. Pt. Bonita Conference Center, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA. 510-8386. moonsistah@aol.com, ycdrumcamp@aol.com Center for the Arts, Yerba Buena Gardens presents LINES Contemporary Ballet to be held October 5, 1997 at 7 p.m. $10-$25. 701 Mission St. (at Third), San Francisco, CA. 415-978-2787. Underground Station Magazine presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Spiritual Service to be held October 5, 1997 at 10 a.m. 1914 Commerce St., Dallas, TX. 214-747-7000. undrgrdsta@aol.com Underground Station Magazine presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Rally to be held October 5, 1997 at 11 a.m. City Hall, with guests Don Sneed, Keith Boykin and James Earl Hardy, Dallas, TX. undrgrdsta@aol.com Midtowne Spa presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Bobby Blake and Friends to be held October 5, 1997 at 11:59 p.m. 2509 Pacific, Dallas, TX. 214-821-8989. undrgrdsta@aol.com Underground Station Magazine presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Mr. & Miss. Black Gay Pride 1997 Pageant to be held October 5, 1997 at 9 p.m. $75 entry fee. Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce St., Dallas, TX. 214-747-7000. undrgrdsta@aol.com Underground Station Magazine presents Dallas Black Gay and Lesbian Pride: Male Dancer Show to be held October 5, 1997 at 9 p.m. The Metro, 2204 Elm St., Dallas, TX. 214-742-2101. undrgrdsta@aol.com National Latina/o Lesbian and Gay Organization presents International Congress to be held October 9, 1997 to October 13, 1997 LLEGO Office, 1612 K St., N.W., #500, Washington, DC. 202-466-8240. Emerald City Productions presents "Women of Substance," featuring Michelle Parkerson, Kimberli Boyd, and Kwelismith to be held October 10, 1997 to October 12, 1997 $12-$15. Dance Place, Washington, DC. 202-483- 4721. ecpstage@aol.com Men of All Colors Together/LA presents Annual Gathering: Pacific Coast Regional Network to be held October 10, 1997 at 8 p.m. to 12 Midnight $40. Cyberworld Cafe, 528 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA. 415-675-0201. Men of All Colors Together/LA presents Annual Gathering: Pacific Coast Regional Network to be held October 11, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Blue Muse, 409 Gough St. (at Hayes), San Francisco, CA. 415-675-0201. The Men's Gathering presents Renaissance Book Club to be held October 11, 1997 at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Arlington, TX. Sunset Music Group presents Performance: Sweet Baby J'ai Blue Quartet to be held October 11, 1997 at 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monsoon Cafe, 1212 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA. 310-576-9996. Barnes and Noble Bookstore presents On The Road with Mitch, Raheim and Junior to be held October 13, 1997 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 4 Astor Pl., New York, NY. 212-420-0816. The Men's Gathering presents Social Meeting to be held October 15, 1997 at 7 p.m. Casa Francisco Restaurant, 1001 W. Jefferson (at Polk), Dallas, TX. Brothers United/Nashville presents Discussion: "If Only for One Night," by James Earl Hardy to be held October 16, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Nashville Cares, Nashville, TN. 615-259-4849. brosunited@aol.com Men Of All Colors Together/SF presents Video Night: "Stonewall" to be held October 17, 1997 at 7 p.m. Don Thompson's Residence, 95 Duboce Ave. (at Valencia St.), San Francisco, CA. 415-675-0201. mactsfba@aol.com A Different Light Bookstore presents Reading: Featuring, writer Barbara Smith to be held October 17, 1997 at 7 p.m. Free with $25 purchase. 151 W. 19th St., Manhattan, NY. 212-989-4850. Men of All Colors Together/LA presents Theatre Night: "The Time Of Your Life" by William Saroyan to be held October 17, 1997 at 8 p.m. $6, free parking. Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA. 213-382-3186. Kaiser Permanente and Being Alive/Silverlake presents 5th Annual "Spirit of Hope Awards", featuring Bishop Carl Bean to be held October 18, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. $100-$1,500. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 711 S. Hope St. (between 7th & Hope Sts.), Los Angeles, CA. 818-441-4106, 213-256-4518. The Men's Gathering presents Blind Date Party to be held October 18, 1997 at 8 p.m. Bill Clayton's Residence, 166 Hunter Dr., Cedar Hill, TX. 972- 299-2231. A Different Light Bookstore presents Celebrating Joan Nestle; A Black Slip Affair: Performances by Cheryl Clarke, Jewelle Gomez, and Barbara Smith to be held October 18, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. $15-$350. Pace University Downtown Theater, 3 Spruce St., New York, NY. 718-768-DYKE. cready@email.gc.cuny.edu A Different Light Bookstore presents Reading: "Gay Men's Writers Series," opening with Mark Haile to be held October 19, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Free. 8853 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. 310-854-6601. adlwh@earthlink.net National Task Force on AIDS Prevention presents Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute to be held October 23, 1997 to October 26, 1997 Robert Treat Hotel and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. 415-356-8134. National Task Force on AIDS Prevention presents Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute: Pre-Conference Institutes, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Youth, and Community Planning to be held October 23, 1997 at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Robert Treat Hotel and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. 415-356-8134. National Task Force on AIDS Prevention presents Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute: Workshop Sessions to be held October 24, 1997 at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Robert Treat Hotel and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. 415-356-8134. National Task Force on AIDS Prevention presents Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute: Recreating Our Future Reception to be held October 24, 1997 at 7 p.m. Robert Treat Hotel and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. 415-356- 8134. National Task Force on AIDS Prevention presents Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute: Fire Ball, Part IV to be held October 24, 1997 at 9 p.m. Robert Treat Hotel and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. 415-356-8134. The Men's Gathering presents General Meeting to be held October 24, 1997 at 7 p.m. Oak Lawn Community Services Building, 4300 MacArthur, Dallas, TX. 214-521-5342. National Task Force on AIDS Prevention presents Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute: Workshop Sessions to be held October 25, 1997 at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Robert Treat Hotel and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. 415-356-8134. Sunset Music Group presents Performance: Sweet Baby J'ai Blue Quartet to be held October 25, 1997 at 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monsoon Cafe, 1212 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA. 310-576-9996. National Task Force on AIDS Prevention presents Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute: Opening Reception to be held October 25, 1997 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Robert Treat Hotel and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. 415-356-8134. The Men's Gathering presents Keeping Healthy: "A Walk Around Turtle Creek Park" to be held October 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Lee Park Parking Lot, Dallas, TX. National Task Force on AIDS Prevention presents Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute: Closing Workshop Sessions to be held October 26, 1997 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Robert Treat Hotel and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. 415-356-8134. Men Of All Colors Together/SF presents Brunch Potluck: "Low-Fat Feast" to be held October 26, 1997 at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Lone Star Saloon, 1354 Harrison St., 2nd Fl. (at 10th St.), San Francisco, CA. 415-675-0201. mactsfba@aol.com A Different Light Bookstore presents Performance with Singer Sheishe, "Naughty Doll" to be held October 26, 1997 at 7 p.m. Free. 8853 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. 310-854-6601. adlwh@earthlink.net A Different Light Bookstore presents Halloween Reading and Costume Contest to be held October 29, 1997 at 8 p.m. Free. 8853 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. 310-854-6601. adlwh@earthlink.net Lambda Book Report presents First Annual Mid-Atlantic Gay, Bi, Trans and Lesbian Writers Conference: "Behind Our Masks" with Gideon Ferebee and Michelle Parkerson to be held October 31, 1997 to November 2, 1997 $35- $70. Washington Plaza Hotel, 14th St. & Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, DC. 202-462-7924. lbradvert@aol.com NOVEMBER 1997 Anthole presents Private Underwear Party to be held November 1, 1997 at 11 p.m. $15, $6 parking in hotel. Le Parc Hotel, 733 W. Knoll Dr., W. Hollywood, CA. 213-481-2451. The Men's Gathering presents Ice Skating to be held November 1, 1997 at 11 a.m. Plaza of America's, Ice Garden, 700 N. Pearl, Dallas, TX. The Men's Gathering presents Social Meeting to be held November 7, 1997 at 7 p.m. Cajun Blues Restaurant, 3701 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX. The Men's Gathering presents Renaissance Book Club to be held November 8, 1997 at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Arlington, TX. National Minority AIDS Council presents 3rd Annual National AIDS Treatment Advocates Forum to be held November 9, 1997 to November 12, 1997 Handlery Hotel and Resort, San Diego, CA. 202-483-6622. nmactx@aol.com National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute presents 10th Annual Creating Change Conference: "The People of Color Organizing Institute" to be held November 12, 1997 to November 16, 1997 $70-$275. San Diego, CA. 202-332-6483 x3329, 202-332-0207. Gays and Lesbians in African Studies presents two panels at the African Studies Association to be held November 12, 1997 to November 15, 1997 Columbus, OH. mroberts@brtrc.com The Men's Gathering presents General Meeting to be held November 21, 1997 at 7 p.m. Oak Lawn Community Services Building, 4300 MacArthur, Dallas, TX. 214-521-5342. DECEMBER 1997 Paris Dance La Femmes Amies presents WordRising/Blacklines to be held December 4, 1997 at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 1122 W. Montrose, Chicago, IL. 773- 761-8485. National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum presents Board Meeting to be held December 6, 1997 to December 7, 1997 Atlanta, GA. 213-964-7820, 202-483-6786. Simply Del presents New Year's 1998: Black Lesbian Cruise to be held December 27, 1997 to January 4, 1998 at 6 p.m. $669.75 to $791.50. Miami, FL. 510-561-3090. simpydel@aol.com FEBRUARY 1998 National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum presents 11th Annual National Black Lesbian and Gay Conference: with speakers Cornel West, Alice Walker, Dr. Joyce Elders and June Jordan to be held February 12, 1998 to February 15, 1998 Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington, DC. 202-483-6786. nbgllf@aol.com, confrnce98@aol.com 1998 Midwest Bisexual Lesbian, Gay, Transgender College Conference presents "Across the Fruited Plain," featuring "Real Read" to be held February 20, 1998 to February 22, 1998 University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. 312-413-9862, 312-413-8619. mblgcc98@uic.edu JULY 1998 At the Beach presents 10th Annual Beach Party: "Underwater Elegance" to be held July 4, 1998 at 7 a.m. to Dusk Point Dume Beach, Malibu, CA. 213- 969-1619. dbatb@aol.com FEBRUARY 1999 National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum presents 12th Annual National Black Lesbian and Gay Conference to be held February 11, 1999 to February 14, 1999 Atlanta, GA. 202-483-6786. nbgllf@aol.com SEPTEMBER 1998 The Boys of Atlanta presents Black Gay Cruise: Royal Caribbean's Cruise Line to be held September 7, 1998 to September 11, 1998 at 5 p.m. to 3 p.m. $448.50-$503.50. Miami/Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas. 404-869-0074, 800- 958-6299 Marquito Fall 97