1993 March On Washington Calendar Of Events as of 4/3/93 For Release Subject To Change Tuesday, April 20 11:30 a.m. Historical Exhibit (4/20/93-5/2/93) Sponsor: One In Ten Location: The Stables Art Center 410 8th Street, NW Time: weekdays 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., weekends 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. cost: Free, donations accepted Description: A diverse collection of storyboards and exhibits Contact: Thomas Ham phone: 202-986-1119 mailing address: One In Ten, P.O. Box 3515 , Washington, DC 20007 8:00 p.m. The Cockburn Rituals (4/8/93 - 5/9/93) Sponsor: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Location: 1401 Church St. NW 5 blocks east of Dupont Circle metro stop. Red line Time: Wed. thru Fri. at 8:00 p.m., Sat at 5:30 & 9:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Thur. 4/22 special benefit for Whitman-Walker Clinic cost: $15.50 - $21.50 capacity: 100 Description: A scathing satire dealing with AIDS and the Health care system of 1985. Ticket purchase instructions: call the box office 202-393-3939 Contact: Jane Neal phone: 202-234-6130 mailing address: Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 1401 Church St. NW , Washington, DC 20009 Queerfest '93, A Multi Media Performance Festival (Tue thru Sat) Sponsor: District of Columbia Arts Center Location: DCAC, 2438 18th St NW In Adams Morgan Time: Tue. - Thur., 8:00 p.m. / Fri. , 8:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. / Sat., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. Description: Multi-media performance festival featuring gay, lesbian and bi artists Contact: Andrew Mellen phone: 202-462-7833 Wednesday April 21 11:30 a.m. Historical Exhibit Continues, see April 20 listing for details 3:00 p.m. Old Lesbians Organizing for Change Open House Sponsor: Older Lesbians Organizing for Change Location: Holiday Inn, 3400 Ft. Mead Rd., Laurel, MD Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. cost: Free Contact: Ruth Heidelbach phone: 301-490-6735 mailing address: Ruth Heidelbach, 8416 Locust Grove Dr. , Laurel, MD 20707 5:00 p.m. Building Our Future Summit for l/g/b/t Lutheran Activists Sponsor: Lutherans Concerned Location: Center for Educational Design and Communication 821 Varnum St. NE (emergency phone 202-635-7987) Time: Wed. 4/21, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Thur. 4/22 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. cost: $55.00 includes meals, housing $5 - $20 per night Description: Summit includes meals, readings, workshops, discussions and services. Optional lobbying on Fri. 4/23. Ticket purchase instructions: for info call 415-553-4026 Contact: Mike Carson phone: 803-356-0320 mailing address: Lutherans Concerned, P.O. Box 10461, Fort Dearborn Station , Chicago, IL 60610 6:30 p.m. Service & March Kick-off Sponsor: UUA Location: All Souls Church, Unitarian, 16th & Harvard Sts NW Description: Fun time - Signmaking, etc phone: 301-776-6891 8:00 p.m. Act Like You KNow Sponsor: DC Arts Center Location: DC Arts Center 2438 18th Street, NW Time: April 21 at 8:00 p.m.; April 24 at 10:00 p.m.; April 25 at 7:30 p.m.) cost: $10.00 Description: Poetry-Music Collaborative Performance by Michelle Parkerson & Wayson Jones phone: 202-462-7833 9:00 p.m. Robyn Holden's Wednesday Night Ain't No Jive Dance Party Sponsor: Robyn Holden Location: The Quorum 56 L St., SE, (1st & L) green line metro, Navy Yard stop. Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $5.00 Contact: Robert DeLoatche phone: 202-543-8257 Thursday April 22 8:00 a.m. Lobby Days (Thur., Fri., Mon., Tue.) Sponsor: MOW, NGLTF, HRCF, Mobilization Against AIDS Location: The Bellevue Hotel 15 E St., NW, One block from Union Station metro stop Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day cost: Free capacity: 200 per hour Description: Lobbying training, Appointments with members of Congress, debriefing after appointments. Contact: Shannon Kennedy phone: 202-628-4160 Or Contact: Marla Stevens phone: 202-332-6843 Building Our Future Summit for l/g/b/t Lutheran Activists See Wed. Schedule for details 8:30 a.m. 1993 National Gay Men of Color AIDS Institute (Thur., Fri., Sat.) Sponsor: National Task Force On AIDS Prevention Location: Thursday session at The National Press Club,529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Friday and Saturday at The Hyatt Regency, Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave NW Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day cost: $50.00 registration covers all sessions, one luncheon, opening reception, handouts and resource materials. Description: This is an opportunity to address issues specific to gay men of color regarding prevention of HIV disease and care for those living with HIV/AIDS. Contact: Juan Rodriguez phone: 415-749-6700 9:00 a.m. People of Color Lobby Days (Thur., Fri., & Mon.) Sponsor: Black Gay & Lesbian Leadership Forum, National LLEGO (Latino/a Lesbian & Gay Organization.) Location: TBA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. cost: free capacity: no limit. The more the merrier. Description: Lobbying members ofthe Congressional Black Caucus and Hispanic Caucus. We provide appointments, daily legislative Briefing and Training, guide to go on appointments. Contact: Christopher Kush phone: 213-962-1600, ext. 507 People of Color Lobby Briefing & Training/Congressional Hearing on Homophobia in the Black Community/Leadership Roundtable Sponsor: MOW POC Caucus, Black Gay & Lesbian Leadership Forum(BGLLF), National Latino/a Lesbian & Gay Organization (LLEGO), Network of Asian-Pacific Gay & Lesbian Organizations (NAPGLO), Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF) Location: 2203 Rayburn House Office Building Independence & S Capitol Sts SW, Metro stop Capitol South, blue or orange line. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Registration 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.) cost: Free capacity: 100 per session Description: Targeted POC lobbying in conjunction with People of Color Lobby Days. Special legislative briefing & training and roundtable Contact: Mandy Carter phone: 202-628-4160 9:30 a.m. Congressional Black Caucus Hearing on Homophobia in the Black Community Sponsor: Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum Location: 2203 Rayburn House Office Building, Independence & SE Capitol. Metro Orange or Blue Line to Capitol South stop. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Description: Congressional briefing hosted by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Contact: Troy Fernandez phone: 213-962-1600 ext. 572 11:30 a.m. Historical Exhibit Continues, see April 20 listing for details 12:00 noon National Bear Gathering (Thur, Fri, Sat) Sponsor: Bears from Everywhere Location: Lincoln Memorial Time: 12:00 noon cost: Free capacity: As many as show up Description: An informal, unstructured social gathering. Contact: John Runyan phone: 206-624-1195 "AIDS CURE NOW" Rally Sponsor: ACT UP/Seattle & The McClintock Project Location: DuPont Circle Time: 12:00 noon Description: Rally and march to White House for demonstration Contact: ACT UP/Seattle phone: 206-726-1678 mailing address: ACT UP/McClintock Project, 1202 E Pike #814 , Seattle, WA 98122 2:00 p.m. NGLTF "Workplace Initiative " Meeting Sponsor: NGLTF Location: Georgetown Omni, 2121 P St NW Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Description: Help create a national network of gay, lesbian and bisexual employee groups Contact: Christopher Collins phone: 202-332-6483 4:00 p.m. Campaign For Military Service Lobby Briefing Sponsor: Campaign For Military Service Location: TBA Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Description: come get information on how to participate in a lobby briefing session on Capitol Hill. Set up tables, talking points, briefing papers, set up lobbying teams. Contact: Grass Roots Division phone: 202-265-6666 mailing address: Campaign for Military Service, 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW , Washington, DC 20036 6:00 p.m. GLAA 22nd Anniversary Party Sponsor: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance Location: Sumner School 17th and M, NW Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. cost: $25.00 capacity: 150 Description: Comedian pianist, champagne, cake and awards Ticket purchase instructions: At the Door Contact: Gwen Andersen phone: 301-403-4165 ask for Gwen phone: 202-667-5139 mailing address: GLAA, 1734 14th St NW #2A , Washington, DC 20009 March on Washington Volunteer Training Tracks, 1111 1st St. SE, (Navy Yard Metro-Green Line) Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Description: A preparation session for anyone interested in volunteering anytime during the week of the March. All welcome Contact: 202-628-0493 Federal G/L/B Employees Reception Sponsor: Federal GLOBE Location: TBA (tentatively DC School of Law) Time: 6:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 150 Description: A gathering of Federal Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Employees, featuring a guest speaker, networking & socializing Contact: Scott Derrick phone: 703-922-9276 phone: 202-667-5139 People of Color Congressional Reception Sponsor: HRCF, MOW POC Caucus, BGLLF, LLEGO, NAPGLO Location: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building Independence & SE Capitol. Orange or blue metro to Capitol South stop. Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. cost: Free. RSVP requested capacity: 150 per session Description: Recognition of Congressional Members of Color. Remarks by MOW/POC Ex. Comm., Seattle City Council Woman Sherry Harris, Phil Wilson, Tim McFeely, Mandy Carter, Mario Solis Marish, others. Contact: Mandy Carter phone: 202-628-4160 7:00 p.m. Anti-Racism Workshop Sponsor: National Association of Black & White Men Together Location: Sexual Minority Youth Alliance League Building, 333 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Contact: Bob Williams phone: 301-670-6842 "Our Place at the Table" Congressional Dinner Sponsor: National Minority AIDS Council Location: Great Hall, Library of Congress, 1st & Independence Ave SE cost: Call NMAC Contact: Helen Fox phone: 202-544-1076 Or Contact: Bruce Taylor phone: 202-544-1076 mailing address: National Minority AIDS Council, 300 Eye St NE, Suite 400 , Washington, DC 20002 OUTSPOKEN A Gay & Lesbian Literary Series Sponsor: Outspoken Location: Tibbs Gallery, 1910 Vermont Ave NW cost: $3.00 Description: Series & reception featuring Here To Dare-10 Gay Black Poets, In Our Own Image: The Art of Black Male Photography, Walter Holland: Journal of The Plague Year, Jyl Lynn Felmar: Hot Chicken Wings, Carl Cook: Tranquil Lake of Love & Sabrina Sojourner Contact: Tibbs Gallery phone: 202-234-8164 8:00 p.m. Tribute Players - Tribute to the Memory of You Sponsor: PETS-DC Location: Thur., Sat., & Sun. at Market 5 Gallery, Eastern Market, 7th & No. Carolina Ave, NE Friday at MCC-DC, 474 Ridge St., NW Yellow or green line metro, Mt. Vernon Square-UDC stop. cost: $10 capacity: 200 per evening Description: A Musical Comedy/Drama about growing up gay in the age of AIDS Ticket purchase instructions: call PETS-DC 202-234-7387 Contact: Tony Schwartz phone: 813-939-5587 Or Contact: Chip Wells phone: 202-387-2312 phone: PETS-DC 202-234-7387 mailing address: Tribute Players, 5233 - I Red Cedar Dr. , Ft. Meyers, FL 33907 The Cockburn Rituals Sponsor: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Location: 1401 Church St. NW 5 blocks east of Dupont Circle metro stop. Red line cost: Thur 4/22 Special Benefit $40.00 (reception following). capacity: 100 Description: A scathing satire dealing with AIDS and the Health care system of 1985. Gay theatre and reception benefitting the Whitman Walker Food Bank. Ticket purchase instructions: call Chris Lines at 202-797-3574 for tix Queerfest see Tuesday 8:00 p.m. schedule for details Welcome To Washington Party Sponsor: Black Lesbian Support Group of Whitman-Walker Clinic and Sophisticated Ladies Productions Location: 516 8th St., SE at the Hill two blocks from Eastern Market Metro on 8th. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $4.00 capacity: 250-300 Ticket purchase instructions: at the door Contact: Vickie Harris phone: 202-973-2100 phone: 1-800-969-5885 9:00 p.m. Meat & Greet Sponsor: Bachelor's Mill & Back Door Pub Location: Bachelor's Mill &Back Door Pub 1106 8th St., SE Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $5.00 Contact: Gregory Hutchings phone: 202-543-7903 TBA Association Of Lesbian And Gay Judges Meeting Location: TBA Description: A meeting to form a national organization Contact: Judge Paula Hepner phone: 718-643-6274 Friday April 23 7:00 a.m. Park Beautification Project Sponsor: Forgotten Scouts Location: St Thomas Episcopal Church 1772 Church St.,NW Time: registration 7:00 Description: Gay and lesbian current and former scouts and their friends renovate and restore DC parks. Contact: Ken McPherson phone: 415-626-8299 mailing address: Forgotten Scouts, 1072 Folsom Street #383 , San Francisco, CA 94103 8:00 a.m. Lesbian Action Breakfast Sponsor: NGLTF Description: Opportunity to socialize and network with lesbian activists and leaders Contact: Michelle Crone phone: 202-332-6483 Or Contact: Marla Stevens phone: 202-332-6483 Lobby Days see Thursday Schedule for details 9:00 a.m. People of Color Lobby Days (Thur., Fri., & Mon.) See Thur. schedule for details "Our Place at the Table" Public Policy Institute Sponsor: National Minority AIDS Council Location: Hyatt Regency, Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Union Station metro stop Description: Public Policy Institute, luncheon, afternoon lobbying, evening roundtable and debriefing Contact: Helen Fox phone: 202-544-1076 Or Contact: Bruce Taylor phone: 202-544-1076 mailing address: National Minority AIDS Council, 300 Eye St NE, Suite 400 , Washington, DC 20002 Business Fair for Lesbian and Gay Entrepreneurs Sponsor: Gay & Lesbian Employees' Association of the US Small Business Admin Location: US Small Business Administration, 8th Floor Conference Room, 409 3rd St SW Above the Federal Center Metro station Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Description: Come have coffee and meet other Lesbian and Gay small business owners from around the country. Also learn about federal programs and resources that could help your business or help you start a business. Contact: Don Kraft phone: 202-401-3784 mailing address: Gay and Lesbian Employees' Assoc. of the U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third St., SW , Washington, DC 20416 Transgender National Meeting Sponsor: MOW Transgender Caucus Location: Best Western Hotel - Old Town, 625 1st St, Alexandria, VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact: Joy Clark phone: 301-977-0938 phone: 301-699-0042 10:00 a.m. Human Rights Campaign Fund Field Organizer Training Sponsor: HRCF Location: Capitol Hill, Room TBA Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon cost: free capacity: 40 Contact: Kevih Layton phone: 202-628-4160 BiNet-USA Annual Meeting Sponsor: BiNet USA Location: George Washington University, Marvin Center Ballroom 21st & H Sts NW, blue or orange line, Foggy Bottom stop. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. cost: Free to BiNet members; membership dues = $1 per $1,000 gross annual income capacity: 200 Contact: Deb Kolodny phone: 202-986-7186 mailing address: Binet-USA, P.O. Box 772 , Washington, DC 20044 11:00 a.m Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International Board Meeting Sponsor: GLPCI Location: Whitman-Walker Conference Center 1734 14th Street, NW Description: Quarterly Board Meeting, open to all members Contact: Jim Fagelson phone: 301-762-4828 Legal Picket & Press Conference Sponsor: ACT UP Network Location: Dept of Health & Human Services 330 Independence Ave SW, L'Enfant Plaza or Federal Center metro stops Description: An action focussing on Lesbians and AIDS Contact: ACT UP San Francisco phone: 415-621-0291 Or Contact: Anna Kramansky phone: 212-691-8737 mailing address: ACT UP San Francisco, CA 11:30 a.m. Historical Exhibit Continues, see April 20 listing for details 12:00 noon National Bear Gathering see Thursday Schedule for details Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Board Meeting Sponsor: Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Location: Capitol Hilton 16th & K Sts NW, McPherson Square metro stop Time: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Contact: William Waybourn phone: 202-842-8679 Emergency Health Care Documents Workshop Sponsor: National Center for Lesbian Rights Location: Georgetown University Law Center, 600 New Jersey Ave NW Redline Metro, Union Station stop. Time: Friday sessions at 12, 2 and 4 p.m., Room 201 Saturday sessions at 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m., Rooms 202, 203. cost: $15.00 document fee, no one turned away Description: NCLR Attorneys will assits attendees in completeing Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Living Wills and other essential documents. Contact: Stephanie Smith phone: 415-621-0674 mailing address: National Center for Lesbian Rights, 1663 Mission St, 5th Floor , San Francisco, CA 94103 1:00 p.m. National Network of Lesbian & Gay Officials Steering Committee Meeting & Social Sponsor: National Network of Lesbian & Gay Officials Location: NARAL Office Conference Room 1156 15th St., NW 7th floor Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Contact: Suzanne Kraus phone: before 4/20 312-443-4201, after 4/21 202-898-9000 Or Contact: NNLGO phone: 612-724-5581 mailing address: National Network of Lesbian & Gay Officials, 3801 26th Street East , Minneapolis, MN 55406 2:00 p.m. ACT UP Action at PMA Sponsor: ACT UP Network Location: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association 1100 15th St., NW Contact: ACT UP San Francisco phone: 415-621-0291 Lesbians And Gays In Law Enforcement Workshop (Fri, Sat) Sponsor: Miami Beach Police Dept. and Dade ActionPAC Location: Sheraton Washington 2660 Woodley Road, NW. Redline Metro to Woodley Park/Zoo stop. Time: Fri. 4/23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sat 4/24, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. cost: free capacity: 100 each session Description: A Workshop for law enforcement people to discuss problems on the job, relations between the police department and the lesbian and gay community and sensitivity training within police departments. Contact: Sargent Lori Wieder phone: 305-673-7875 mailing address: Sgt. Lori Wieder, Miami Beach Police Department, 1100 Washington Ave , Miami Beach, FL 33139 VICTORY!? in Oregon (also Mon. 4/26) Sponsor: Oregon March on Washington Organizing Committee Location: All Souls Unitarian Church 2835 16th St., NW (16th & Harvard) Metro Bus 42,44,46,52,54,H2,H4 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. cost: $5 - $25 sliding scale capacity: 650 Description: Panel of Oregon activists discuss the ballot measure 9 campaign, what has worked in "fighting the right" and potential improvements. Ticket purchase instructions: In advance or at the door Contact: Bob Ralphs phone: 503-625-5795 mailing address: Oregon March on Washington Organizing Committee, PO Box 36 , Sherwood, OR 97140 AIDS Cure Now Demonstration Sponsor: ACT UP Location: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of America 1100, 15th St NW, McPherson Square metro stop Time: 2:00 p.m. cost: Free Contact: Christopher Fons phone: 414-483-0376 Or Contact: Jim Hull phone: 816-753-5930 mailing address: ACT UP at MOW, P.O. Box 238 , Milwaukee, WI 53201 3:00 p.m. Sing Out on The Capitol Steps Sponsor: Shock T Music Location: The Capitol Steps Time: 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. cost: Free Description: The combined Choir of gay & lesbian choruses and friends sing "Together Proud and Strong." Participation open to all. Contact: Lynn Thomas phone: 215-795-0615 mailing address: Shock T Music, P.O. Box 54 , Perkasie, PA 18944 4:00 p.m. Lesbian of Color Cultural Event Sponsor: National Center for Lesbian Rights Location: Tracks 1111 First St., SE (Greenline metro, Navy Yard stop, Half St. exit) Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. capacity: 200 Description: Featuring writers Jewelle Gomez & Canyon Sam, a clip from Michelle Parkerson's film "Audrey Lorde: A Litany for Survival," and a photo documentary by Jean Weisinger. Contact: Stephanie Smith phone: 415-621-0674 mailing address: National Center for Lesbian Rights, 1663 Mission St, 5th Floor , San Francisco, CA 94103 5:00 p.m. No Host Cocktail Party Sponsor: MOW Cartoon Project Location: Wyndham Bristol Hotel 2430 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Time: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. cost: Free Description: Meet some of the cartoonists who participated in the MOW Cartoon Project. Contact: Leslie Ewing phone: 510-655-4468 Reception Honoring Black Lesbian and Gay Leaders Sponsor: Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: $100 Description: Entertainment and open bar Contact: LaPaula Turner phone: 213-964-7820 Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Encampment begins Sponsor: Gay,Lesbian & Bisexual Veterans of America Location: Capitol KOA Rt 50 East to Rt 3 North, 10 miles to Veterans Hwy, Follow blue signs to camping ground Time: mid-evening cost: $33 per night for a two person cabin, lesser charge for camper hook ups and camp sites. Description: A social gathering place for active, reserve and veteran service members. Drop by mid-evening to socialize. Ticket purchase instructions: call Capitol KOA at 410-923-2771 between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday - Friday. VISA/MC will hold your site. Space is limited. Contact: Gene Barfield phone: 802-479-7934 5:30 p.m. March on Washington Volunteer Training Badlands, 1415 22nd St. NW (Dupont Circle-Red Line) Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Description: Vounteer preparation training for anyone who wishes to volunteer for anything the week of the march. Contact: 202-628-0493 ACLU Lesbian & Gay Rights/AIDS Project Reception Sponsor: American Civil Liberties Union Location: ACLU Headquarters, 122 Maryland Ave NE Time: 5:30 p.m. Description: Reception for members of the Project's FRIENDS and ASSOCIATES programs Contact: William B Rubenstein phone: 212-944-9800 6:00 p.m. Gala Opening of "Beyond Loss" - Art in the Era of AIDS Exhibit (4/23-5/30) Sponsor: Washington Project for the Arts, Whitman-Walker Clinic Location: Washington Projects for the Arts 400 7th St., NW. Corner of 7th & D Sts NW, entrance on D St, Archives and Gallery Place Metro Stops, one block north of Pennsylvania Ave. Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. , (Special Exhibit Hours, Sat 4/24 : 11:00a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sun 4/25: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Mon 4/26: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.. cost: $75 Description: Gala Opening, joint benefit for the Arts, Whitman-Walker Clinic. Art exhibit features visual artists whose works have been informed by the AIDS crisis. Ticket purchase instructions: Call WPA to Order tickets, 202-347-4813 Contact: Grant Samuelson phone: 202-347-4813 National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association Reception Sponsor: NLGJA Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: By inv. only Description: Reception for members and invited media guests & speakers Contact: Steve Cheney phone: 202-387-2928 phone: 202-736-1182 mailing address: NLGJA, PO Box 423048 , San Francisco, CA 94142 An American Premiere of "SEX IS..." a film by Marc Huestis & Lawrence Helman Opening Gala (4/23-29) Sponsor: Outsider Productions Location: Biograph Theatre 2819 M St NW, Foggy Bottom/GWU metro stop Time: See Washington Post or City Paper during March week cost: $25 for reception (includes screening) capacity: 270 per show Description: The first American Screening of a new documentary, SEX IS... A FILM EXPLORING THE MEANING OF SEX & SEXUALITY IN THE LIVES OF GAY MEN. The film explores the attitudes of a diverse group of gay men toward sex and sexuality in the age of AIDS and HIV. Ticket purchase instructions: Lambda Rising, The Leather Rack, and at the door Contact: Biograph Theatre phone: 202-333-2696 Candlelight Vigil Sponsor: MOW Host Committee Location: Holocaust Museum, Raoul Wallenberg Plaza Independence Ave SW, Between 14th & 15th Sts, Smithsonian metro stop Time: 6:00 p.m. Description: Emcees: Elias Farajaje-Jones & Starhawk. Speakers: Rabbi Michael Berenbaum, Holocaust Museum; Dr. Klaus Muller, Netherlands; Barret Brick, World Congress of Gay & Lesbian Jewish Orgs. Ceremony honoring L/G Holocaust victims. Contact: Michael Beer phone: 202-332-8863 6:30 p.m. National Gay and Lesbian Pilots Assoc. Reception Sponsor: Nat. Gay & Lesbian Pilots Assoc Location: Embassy Suites Hotel 1250 22nd St., NW Time: 6:30 p.m. cost: free to members, $5.00 for non-members Description: a reception and cashbar Contact: Ron Swanda phone: 703-660-3852 info line mailing address: Nat. Gay & Lesbian Pilots Assoc., P.O. Box 1291 , Alexandria, VA 22313 GLAD "Fellowship Dinner" Sponsor: Gay & Lesbian Affirming Disciples Location: National City Christian Church, Scott Hall, 5 Thomas Circle NW Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. cost: $7 Description: Dinner Ticket purchase instructions: By April 3 Contact: Bill Bailey phone: 301-540-4355 mailing address: GLAD-CA, PO Box 905 , Gaithersburg, MD 20884 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception - Asians & Friends Sponsor: Asians & Friends Time: 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 200 Description: Informal Wine and Cheese. Contact: Gil Aurellano phone: 301-345-1230 mailing address: Gil Aurellano, P.O. Box 18974 , Washington, DC 20036 Welcoming Reception for The African American Community Sponsor: Tradewinds Club Location: Bourbon Street Cafe (Formerly "Our Place") 811 Virginia Ave., SE Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. cost: $10.00 Description: Cash bar & buffet. Benefit for Lifelink, Inc. Contact: William White phone: 202-638-3409 HRCF Gala Dinner Sponsor: HRCF Location: Mayflower Hotel 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Farragut North metro stop Time: 7:00 - midnight cost: $500.00 capacity: 200 Description: Black Tie Major Donor Dinner Ticket purchase instructions: call HRCF Contact: Steve Huber phone: 202-628-4160 Welcome Home Rally for "Tour Of Duty" Sponsor: Campaign For Military Service Location: Center of Dupont Circle Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Description: Welcome Home Rally for "Tour Of Duty" bus trip that visited over 30 cities in 5 weeks. Greet Tanya Domi, Tracey Thorne, Alan Stephens, Herb King (inventor of K-Rations), Scotty Boykins & Miriam Ben Shalom! Contact: Grass Roots Division of Campaign for Military Service phone: 202-265-6666 mailing address: Campaign For Military Service, 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW , Washington, DC 20036 Reception Hosted by The Experience, Inc. Sponsor: The Experience Location: Caucus Rm 325, Russell Senate Office Building, Delaware & Constitution Time: 7:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 600 Description: Rob Eichberg speaker Contact: Dan Osborne phone: 800-966-3896 mailing address: The Experience, 3133 Maple Dr. Suite 110 , Atlanta , GA 30305 Spaghetti Dinner & Dance Sponsor: National Association of Black & White Men Together Location: Crystal House, 2000 S. Eads, Crystal City, VA Time: 7:00 p.m. cost: $5 Contact: Bob Williams phone: 301-670-6842 Celebration of Pride Sponsor: MOW People with Disabilities Caucus Location: Omni Georgetown Hotel 2121 P Street, NW. Near Dupont Circle Time: 7:00 p.m. - midnight cost: $10.00 Description: Cultural event and dance hosted by the people with disabilities community. Contact: AnnD Canavan phone: 202-628-0493voice, 202-628-0471 TTY 8:00 p.m. Harmonic Convergence - A Gay and Lesbian Choral Mini-Festival Sponsor: Gay Men's Chorus of Washington Location: Lisner Auditorium/George Washington University 21st & H Sts NW Time: 8:00 p.m. cost: $18.00 & $22.00 capacity: 1400 Description: Chorus Festival Ticket purchase instructions: regular tix 202-462-6969, group sales 202-338-SING Contact: Jim Holloway phone: 202-707-1948 mailing address: Jim Holloway, 1302 Girard St., NW , Washington, DC 20009 Nalty, CWA (Comic With AIDS) Sponsor: Arts Contingent for the MOW Location: Tavern Stage at Kelly's Irish Times Bldg #14, F St, near corner of Mass Ave, N Capitol, & F Street NW (green bldg with green awning) cost: $7.00 Description: Stand-up comedy, Blonde & Gay, an issue of Pride. Ticket purchase instructions: Tix & Info, call the Tavern Stage, 202-547-0188 Contact: Andrea M. Kojan phone: 703-841-9589 phone: 703-205-7735 Tribute Players - Tribute to the Memory of You see Thursday Schedule for details Women, Words and Rhythm Sponsor: The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer and Whitman Walker Lesbian Health Services Location: George Washington University/Marvin Center 21st & I Sts NW Blue or orange metro, Foggy Bottom- GWU stop. Time: Reading 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Dance 10:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. cost: In advance $8.00 reading, $12.00 Dance, $15.00 both. At the door: $10/$15/$20 Description: A reading to Benefit Lesbian Health Care featuring Dorothy Allison, Chrystos, Jewelle Gomez, and Irena Klepfisz; Minnie Bruce Pratt as emcee Ticket purchase instructions: charge by phone: 202-797-3585 V/TTY. Tix also available at Lambda Rising and at the door Contact: Carol-Ann Smalley phone: 202-332-5536 Or Contact: Amelie Zurn phone: 202-797-3585 S/M Leather Fetish Kick-off Party Sponsor: Fantastic Realities Location: Quorum 56 L St SE, Navy Yard metro stop Time: 8:00 p.m. cost: $10.00 capacity: 2500 Description: Dance Ticket purchase instructions: at door Contact: Barry Douglas phone: 212-989-4692 phone: 212-382-2000 mailing address: SMLC, P.O. Box 965 , South San Francisco, CA 94083 Reception Honoring Old Lesbians Organizing for Change Sponsor: Prince Georges County Zip Code Neighbors Location: Home of Jackie & Sally, 11406 Old Prospect Hill Road, Glenn Dale, MD Time: 8:00 p.m. cost: Free Contact: Jackie phone: 301-262-1664 Or Contact: Ruth phone: 301-490-6735 Bi Erotic Reading Sponsor: ECBN Location: Mark Wechster Theatre, 3rd floor, Mary Graydon Center, American Univ Take metro to Tenleytown station, on quad at Mass & Nebraska Time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. cost: Free Description: Reading of stories by bisexual authors Contact: Wayne Bryant phone: 508-695-2794 phone: 417-422-2124 mailing address: ECBN, 95 Berkeley St #613 , Boston, MA 2116 Radical Faerie Get-Together Sponsor: Radical Faerie Location: Market 5 Gallery 7th & North Carolina Ave SE, Eastern Market metro stop Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight cost: $3 - $5 donation Contact: Jack Harvey phone: 301-907-6837 phone: 301-986-4870 Queerfest see Tuesday 8:00 p.m. schedule for details 8:30 p.m. Filmfest DC: A Lesbian & Gay Film Celebration Sponsor: Washington DC International Film Festival Location: Cineplex Odeon Jenifer 5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Redline Metro to Friendship Heights. cost: $6.50 Description: Fri 4/23 "The Queen" a cinema verite documentary of the 1967 Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant, featuring some of America's best drag talent. Also playing Thur. 4/29 at 8:30 p.m. Contact: Julia Pelosi phone: 202-727-2396 mailing address: The Washington DC International Film Festival, P.O. Box 21396 , Washington, DC 20009 Shabbat Evening Service Sponsor: Congregation Bet Mishpachah Location: National City Christian Church Thomas Circle Time: 8:30 p.m. cost: Free, donations accepted Contact: Congregation Bet Mishpachah phone: 202-833-1638 P.O. Box 18961 , Washington, DC 20036 9:00 p.m. Hoedown! 93, a Country Western Dance Extravaganza Sponsor: Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association Location: National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW Redline Judiciary Square Metro Stop Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $20.00 capacity: 1600 Description: A Country Western Dance Spectacular Ticket purchase instructions: call 202-298-0928 info line Contact: Phillip Riggin phone: 202-298-0928 Or Contact: Michael Lenz phone: 301-907-0726 Womyn's (Country attitude) Two Steppin' Dance Sponsor: Bon Vivant Location: Blossoms, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Post Office Pavillion Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $10/nonmembers $5/members capacity: 600 Description: Dance instruction by Maile & Marina. DJ Jame Foks plays your country favorites Ticket purchase instructions: at the door Contact: Katherine Windrex phone: 301-840-8402 mailing address: Bon Vivant, P.O. Box 5769 , Derwood, MD 20855 Ice Breaker Party and Registration for Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Conference Sponsor: Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Location: Quality Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave, NW Near US Capitol cost: $10 capacity: 250 Description: Party to bring deaf men , women and friends together Ticket purchase instructions: At door Contact: Jules Nelson phone: 301-270-5484 TTY An Evening Of Jazz With The Ladies Sponsor: Carlene Cheatham and the DC POC Caucus Location: Nob Hill Club & Restaurant 1101 Kenyon St., NW Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $5.00 admission Contact: Carlene Cheatham phone: 202-328-9403 National Women's Ball aka National Lesbutante Ball Sponsor: National Organization of Women Location: National Press Club 529 14th Street, NW 13th floor Time: 9:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m. cost: $125.00 Description: Featuring The Kit McClure Band, Kate Clinton, Suede, Robin Tyler, Cathy Winter, Dos Fallopia, halcyon, Mona, Leslie and more. Formal attire optional. Ticket purchase instructions: call 202-331-0066 Contact: Christine Rice phone: 202-331-0066 mailing address: NOW, 1000 16th Street, NW Suite 700 , Washington, DC 20036 10:00 p.m. Nalty, CWA (Comic With AIDS) See 8 p.m. entry for details Women, Words and Rhythm Sponsor: The Mautner Project Location: George Washington University/Marvin Center 21st & H Sts NW Time: 10:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Description: A Dance to benefit Lesbian Health Care. Music by "2 Funkin' Heavy" Contact: Carol-Ann Smalley phone: 202-332-5536 Dance The Night Away Sponsor: Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum, National Task Force on AIDS Prevention Location: Columbus Club Union Station, red line metro. Time: 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $25.00 Description: Dance to benefit the National Task Force on AIDS Prevention, the Black Gay & Lesbians Leadership Forum, & DC Black Pride Committee. Featuring Nona Hendrix & Others. Contact: LaPaula Turner phone: 213-964-7820 12:00 mid "Romantic Midnight Cruise" Sponsor: Dulles Triangles Location: The Riverboat "Dandy" Time: 12:00 midnight - 2:30 a.m. cost: $30.00 capacity: 180 Description: Sightseeing/dinner cruise. Food, cash bar, music and dancing down the Potomac River Contact: Mike Tobias phone: 703-471-5096 mailing address: Dulles Triangles, P.O. Box 3411 , Reston, VA 22074 House Party Sponsor: Delta Elite Club Location: Delta Elite Club 3734 10th St., NE Time: 12:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. cost: $4.00 admission phone: 202-529-0626 TBA Prejudice Reduction Workshop (Fri, Sat, Sun) - National Coalition Building Institute Sponsor: The National Coalition Building Institute Location: Crossway Community Center Kensington, Maryland cost: $425 (includes three lunches) /early Registration $375 (by March 26, 1993) Description: Participants learn how to lead prejudice reduction workshops and diversity programs. Ticket purchase instructions: apply to NCBI Contact: NCBI phone: 202-785-9400 mailing address: NCBI, 1835 K Street NW, Suite 715 , Washington, DC 20006 Wheaton College of IL Reunion Contact: Paul Phillips phone: 505-989-8647 Lesbian Republicans Meeting Sponsor: Log Cabin Club Location: TBA Description: Opportunity to meet & discuss reclaiming the party from the religious extremists Contact: Patrice Reid mailing address: Log Cabin Club, 1105 Lexington St. Apt 5-7 , Waltham, MS 2154 1993 March On Washington Calendar Of Events as of 4/3/93 For Release Subject To Change Saturday April 24 7:00 a.m. HRCF Lesbian Breakfast Sponsor: HRCF Location: Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Conn Ave NW Time: 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. cost: $20 Ticket purchase instructions: Call 202-628-4160 7:45 a.m. Gay Spirit Meditation Sponsor: Gay Spirit Meditation Coalition Location: Lincoln Memorial Time: 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. cost: Free capacity: 500-1000 Description: Brief introduction followed by silent meditation. After meditation, group sing-a-long Contact: Patrick McNamara phone: 505-986-8172 phone: 505-983-5589 Or Contact: Lynn Burston phone: 206-938-3657 mailing address: Patrick McNamara, 369 Montezuma #188 , Santa Fe , NM 87501 8:00 a.m. HRCF Leadership Conference Sponsor: HRCF Location: MayFlower Hotel 1127 Connecticut Ave, NW Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. cost: $60.00 registration fee Contact: Steve Huber phone: 202-628-4160 Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Workshops Sponsor: Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Location: Quality Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave, NW Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. cost: $5 for 2 sessions/$10 for 4 sessions Description: Workshops for deaf marchers and friends. Voice interpretation must be requested in advance. Ticket purchase instructions: at the door Contact: Jules Nelson phone: 301-270-5484 TTY Arlington National Cemetary Memorial March for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Veterans Sponsor: Arlington National Cemetary Memorial March Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Near Lincoln Memorial) capacity: 1000-5000 Description: Guest Speakers and marchers gather at the Vietnam Memorial to honor lesbian, gay and bisexual sailors, soldiers and airmen. The group will march to Arlington National Cemetary to place 25,000 pink triangles on 10% of the graves. Contact: Robert White phone: 415-864-4432 Or Contact: Joe Alfano phone: 415-553-8563 mailing address: Arlington National Cemetary Memorial March, 62 Prosper St. , San Francisco, CA 94114 9:00 a.m. National Conference Celebrating Bisexuality Sponsor: ECBN/BiNet-USA/AmBi Location: American University, Ward Circle Building 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Redline Tenleytown Metro Stop, shuttle bus to AU campus Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. cost: pre 3/1/93 $40reg, $20 student-low income. Post 3/1/93 $60/$35 capacity: 1000 Description: 70 workshops and keynote speaker: Starhawk Contact: Brett Beemyn phone: 202-986-7186 mailing address: Brett Beemyn, 4431 Lehigh Rd #377 , College Park, MD 20740 Media Breakfast Sponsor: Washington Blade Location: 1408 U Street NW, 2nd Floor Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. cost: TBA capacity: TBA Description: Welcoming Breakfast for Lesbian & Gay members of the media Contact: Don Michaels phone: 202-797-7000 mailing address: Washington Blade, 1408 U Street NW, 2nd Floor , Washington, DC 20009 Prisoner Proxy Project and National Convention of Prisoner Support Groups Sponsor: League for Lesbian and Gay Prisoners Location: American University, Butler Instructional Center, 4400 Mass Ave NW Metro to Tenley Town (Red Line). Then take the M-4 bus to campus. Get a transfer for the bus at Metro Station Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Description: Support Lesbian/gay/bisexual & transgender who are incarcerated. Contact: Bruce Cummins phone: 206-878-1055 Or Contact: Darrell Taylor phone: 206-938-8608 phone: 206-933-3369 Transgender National Meeting Location: Best Western Hotel - Old Town, 625 1st St, Alexandria, VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact: Joy Clark phone: 301-977-0938 phone: 301-699-0042 Lavendar Languages & Linguistics Conference Sponsor: American University Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Community Location: American University Hearst Hall 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW. Redline Metro to Tenleytown. Shuttle bus to AU campus. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 100 Contact: Dr. William Leap 9:30 a.m. Biblical Self Defense Workshop Sponsor: Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church 400 I Street SW Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. cost: $30.00 capacity: 200 Description: Examine passages commonly used against homosexuality, explore various interpretations of scripture, understand modern biblical scholarship supportive of lesbian, gay and bi-sexualities. Contact: Bill Moss phone: 202-397-5585 Or Contact: Ron Willet phone: 202-332-8143 mailing address: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I Street SW , Washington, DC 20024 Gay Pilots Assoc Business Meeting Sponsor: Gay Pilots Assoc Location: Embassy Suites Hotel 1250 22nd St., NW Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Contact: Ron Swanda phone: 703-660-3852 info line mailing address: Nat. Gay & Lesbian Pilots Assoc., P.O. Box 1291 , Alexandria, VA 22313 10:00 a.m. Historical Exhibit Continues, see April 20 listing for details HIV Outreach & Education For Lesbian & Bi Women Sponsor: Lesbian Health Services of Whitman-Walker and Women's Education Team of the Northwest AIDS Foundation Location: Whitman-Walker Conference Center 1734 14th Ave NW Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon cost: free Description: a chance for safer sex educators to share their experiences targeting lesbian & bisexual women. Bring materials to share. Contact: Ellie Weiss & Laura Michalek phone: 206-860-1432 phone: 206-329-6923 National Meeting of Asian Pacifica Lesbian Network Sponsor: Asian Pacifica Lesbian Network Location: TBA Call V.K. Aruna 301-589-4462 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 30 Description: Planning meeting for an APLN retreat in the summer of 94 / Brunch brainstorming session Contact: V.K. Aruna phone: 301-589-4462 Or Contact: Doreena Wong phone: 415-648-4185 Fun Run Sponsor: DC Frontrunners Location: Smithsonian Metro Stop on the Mall Time: 10 a.m. cost: Free Description: 3 to 6 mile run followed by coffee & bagels or whatever at the food court of the Old Post Office Pavillion. Contact: Maryann Krayer phone: 703-527-3844 San Francisco Welcome to Washington D.C. Breakfast Sponsor: Shanti Project, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Lyon-Martin Women's Health Services, The Women's Building/Edificio de Mujeres, MCC, Community United Against Violence, Operation Concern, Continuum HIV Day Services Location: Food for Thought, 1738 Connecticut Ave NW Dupont Circle Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon cost: Free Description: Breakfast reception for participants from San Francisco phone: 415-777-CARE mailing address: Shanti Project, 525 Howard Street , San Francisco, CA 94105 Soccer Tournament on the Mall Sponsor: DC Sports Association Location: The soccer field by the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact: J.C. Cummings phone: 202-965-1549 Planning Meeting for the Second International Conference on Transgender Law Sponsor: International Conference on Transgender Law & Employment Policy Location: Best Western Hotel - Old Town, 625 1st St, Alexandria, VA Blue or yellow line metro tp King Street stop. Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon cost: Free capacity: 50 Description: Planning meeting for 2nd annual conference on transgender law & employment policy Contact: Martine Aliana Rothblatt phone: 301-495-0172 Or Contact: Phyllis Randolph Frye phone: 713-723-8368 Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International Board Meeting Sponsor: GLPCI Location: Whitman-Walker Conference Center 1734 14th Street, NW Contact: Jim Fagelson phone: 301-762-4828 Queer Nation/Direct Action National Town Meeting Sponsor: Queer Nation National Capital Location: First Congregational Church, 945 G St NW, Room 206 Metro Center, 11th Street Exit Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Description: Bring your ideas, experience & energy. Refreshments will be available Contact: Jarmila Dokladalova phone: 202-667-0693 The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Display Location: The Mall between 14th & 15th Streets. Blue or orange line, Smithsonian Stop. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Description: The first interactive display of the quilt. New panels brought to the event will be logged in and pinned directly onto the display, reflecting the changing face of the epidemic. Contact: Mike Frederickson phone: 202-822-7753 mailing address: The NAMES Project, 2362 Market St. , San Francisco, CA 94114 11:00 a.m. The Victory Fund "Recognizing Our Own" Brunch Sponsor: Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Location: Capital Hilton Presidential Ballroom 1001 16th St NW, McPherson Square metro stop Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. cost: $100 Description: Brunch honoring all openly gay and lesbian elected and appointed officials. special honor for HUD Asst Sec-Designate Roberta Achtenberg Ticket purchase instructions: 202-842-8679 Contact: William Waybourn phone: 202-842-8679 The Wedding - Interfaith Ceremony of Commitment Sponsor: UFMCC Location: IRS Building Constitution Ave Between 10th&11th St cost: $10 registration for certificate of union Description: a demonstration for couples rights Ticket purchase instructions: contact Frank Zerilli at 213-464-5100 Contact: Rev. Troy Perry phone: 213-464-5100 Or Contact: Frank Zerilli phone: 213-464-5100 mailing address: Rev. Troy Perry, 5300 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 304 , Los Angeles, CA 90029 Black & White Men Together Brunch Sponsor: Nat. Assoc. of Black & White Men Together Location: Crystal House, 2000 S. Eads, Crystal City, VA Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. cost: $5 Contact: Bob Williams phone: 301-670-6842 "Beyond Loss" - Art in the Era of AIDS Exhibit (4/23-5/30) Sponsor: Washington Project for the Arts, Whitman-Walker Clinic Location: Washington Projects for the Arts 400 7th St., NW. Corner of 7th & D Sts NW, entrance on D St, Archives and Gallery Place Metro Stops, one block north of Pennsylvania Ave. Time: Special Exhibit Hours, Sat 4/24 : 11:00a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sun 4/25: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Mon 4/26: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For Regular exhibit hours call the program info line (24 hours) 202-347-4813 cost: free Description: An art exhibit focussing on how an artists' personal knowledge of and experience with AIDS is manifested in their work. Contact: Grant Samuelson phone: 202-347-4813 mailing address: Washington Project for the Arts, 400 7th St., NW , Washington, DC 20004 White Anti-Racism Networking Sponsor: DCLARE Location: Tenleytown Public Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW Red Line near Tenleytown Metro capacity: 100 Description: Taking action against racism in our communities Contact: Karen Endor phone: 202-332-0202 11:30 a.m. March on Washington Volunteer Training Ramada Renaissance-Techworld, 999 9th St. NW (Gallery Place-Metro Description: Open to all who wish to volunteer for the March on Washington. 5,000 volunteers are needed. Contact: 202-628-0493 12:00 noon "It's A Black Thang" Champagne Brunch Sponsor: Greg Hutchins Location: Georgia Cafe at Howard Inn 2225 Georgia Ave, NW Green line metro to Shaw-Howard U stop. 4 blocks north. Time: 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. cost: $13.50 Description: All you can eat and unlimited champagne Ticket purchase instructions: at the door, will take reservations Contact: Greg Hutchins phone: 202-543-7903 Campaign For Military Service Legal Briefing Sponsor: Campaign For Military Service Location: TBA Time: 12:00 noon Description: "Should I come out to my commanding officer?" Get the facts and information needed to make this decision. Contact: Grass Roots Division phone: 202-265-6666 mailing address: Campaign For Military Service, 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW , Washington, DC 20036 "Beyond Loss" - Art in the Era of AIDS Open House Sponsor: Washington Project for the Arts, Whitman-Walker Clinic Location: Washington Project for the Arts 400 7th St NW, entrance on D St Time: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. cost: Free Description: Artists present for talks and chat Contact: Grant Samuelson phone: 202-347-4813 National LGB Student Networking Conference Sponsor: National Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Student Caucus of USSA, United States Student Association Location: George Washington University 21st & H Sts NW, Foggy Bottom/GWU metro stop Time: 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m. Ticket purchase instructions: call 202-347-8772 for registration info. National Bear Gathering see Thursday Schedule for details S/M Leather Fetish Conference Sponsor: S/M Leather- Fetish Contingent Location: Mellon Auditorium Constitution Avenue (between 12th & 14th) Time: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. cost: $5.00 suggested capacity: 2500 Description: Meetings, Speakers, Art Show, Vendors, Networking Ticket purchase instructions: At the Door Contact: Barry Douglas phone: 212-989-4692 phone: 212-382-2000 mailing address: SMLC, P.O. Box 965 , South San Francisco, CA 94083 "Hands Around the Capitol" Sponsor: ACT UP/DC Location: The Capitol Do you REALLY need directions? Time: 12:00 noon Description: An Action to demand increased funding for AIDS research, care, prevention and education. Ticket purchase instructions: to participate, contact the ACT UP/DC Coordinators at 202-328-2437 Contact: ACT UP/DC phone: 202-328-AIDS mailing address: ACT UP/DC, P.O. Box 9318 , Washington, DC 20005 Emergency Health Care Documents Workshop See Friday Schedule for details Women of Power Luncheon Sponsor: National Organization for Women Location: National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, 13th Floor cost: $100.00 Description: Celebrate women who are making a difference in the fight against lesbian oppression through their outstanding examples of personal courage. Ticket purchase instructions: call 202-331-0066 Contact: Christine Rice phone: 202-331-0066 mailing address: NOW, 1000 18th St., NW, Suite 700 , Washington, DC 20036 12:30 p.m. The Wedding Reception Sponsor: UFMCC Location: Track's 1111 1st St SE, across the street from the Navy Yard Green Line Metro Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. cost: $5 at the door, children under 10 yr., free. Contact: Rev. Troy Perry phone: 213-464-5100 mailing address: UFMCC, 5300 Santa Monica Blvd , Los Angeles, CA 90029 Celebration of Women's Survival Sponsor: Women's Cancer Resource Center, National Coalition of Feminist and Lesbian Cancer Projects, Lesbian Health Brigade Location: Whitman-Walker Clinic 1407 S St NW, Dupont Circle metro stop Time: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Contact: Susan Lindroff phone: 510-548-9286 Or Contact: Mary McCauley phone: 312-561-4662 1:00 p.m. People of Color Forum Sponsor: People of Color Caucus Location: National Press Club Main Lounge 529 14th St NW Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Description: Forum for People of Color, Asian American, and Native American Contact: John Wilkins phone: 717-397-7124 National Gathering and Reunion of Lesbian and Gay Latinas/os Sponsor: National LLEGO (Latino/a Lesbian & Gay Organization), LLEGO California, Enlace Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave., NW Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. cost: free Description: A Reunion and welome to all latinos & latinas, a slide show presentation of the 1987 March & organizing for Latino/a Related Events during the weekend. Contact: Letitia Gomez phone: 202-544-0092 mailing address: National LLEGO, P.O. Box 44483 , Washington, DC 20026 NGLTF "Fight the Right" Town Meeting Sponsor: NGLTF Location: Washington Hilton Hotel 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Dupont Circle metro stop Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Description: Panel of activists from the field and open discussion Contact: Ken Hill phone: 202-332-6483 Or Contact: Michelle Crone phone: 202-332-6483 Lammas Women's Books & More Grand Re-opening Celebration Sponsor: Lammas Location: Lammas 1426 21st St., NW Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Description: Guests include Barbara Grier, Katherine Forrest, Lee Lynch & Mary Farmer Contact: Lammas phone: 202-775-8218 Vassar Alumni/ae Open House Sponsor: Lesbian & Gay Alumni/ae Assoc. of Vassar College Location: 1113 D St. SE Past the Capitol on Pennsylvania Ave., to 11th St. Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. cost: free Contact: Daniel Aibel phone: 202-546-8345 phone: 202-619-2772 A Time to Shine: Day of Healing for PLWAs Sponsor: AIDS, Medicine and Miracle of Boulder, CO and the National Assoc of People with AIDS, MOW Location: 1st Congregational Church, 10th & G St NW Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. cost: free Description: a time to share, to learn, to have some fun and to renew. This gathering will include treatment updates from western and complimentary therapies, supporting a broad approach to living with HIV infection, including issues of heart, mind & spirit. Contact: Torkin Wakefield phone: 303-447-8777 Or Contact: Bart Casimir phone: 415-255-8436 A Townhouse Meeting & Pot Luck Sponsor: Lesbian & Gay American Indians (Two Spirit People) Location: Reeves Center "U" Street and 14th, NW., 2nd Floor, Mt Vernon Square-UDC Metro Stop, Yellow or Green Line. Description: A time for Native American, American Indian, Two Spirited People to meet, hold a check-in ceremony, & discuss HIV education and prevention issues, march and lobby planning Contact: Randy Burns phone: 415-621-4716 phone: 415-255-7210 1:30 p.m. Tribute To Harvey Milk, Leonard Matlovich and Audrey Lorde plus The Milk Memorial Design Unveiling Sponsor: Never Forget Foundation Location: Congressional Cemetary Corner of Potomac Ave & 18th, SE, Blue and orange line, Potomac stop. Time: 1:30 p.m. Contact: Ken McPherson phone: 415-621-6367 phone: 415-626-8299 mailing address: Never Forget Foundation, 1072 Folsom St. #383 , San Francisco, CA 94103 Cruise For A Cause Sponsor: Battling AIDS & Supporting Education (BASE) cost: $30.00 Description: Dockside reception & cruise on The Spirit Of Washington. Ticket purchase instructions: call 202-0332-0896 The Purple Circuit Theatre Reception Sponsor: Artists Confronting Aids Location: The Source Theatre 1835 14th St., NW Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Description: Informal gathering of theatre folks during the March Contact: Bill Kaiser phone: 213-661-1982 mailing address: Artists Confronting Aids, 2025 Griffith Park Blvd #4 , Los Angles, CA 90039 2:00 p.m. Asian and Pacific Islander Network National Meeting Sponsor: Gay Asian & Pacific Islander Network Location: American Friends Meeting House, 2111 Florida Ave Dupont Circle Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Description: Meeting followed by a joint reception with gay Asian Pacifica men from 2 - 4 p.m. Contact: VK Aruna phone: 301-589-4462 Or Contact: Doreena Wong phone: 415-648-4185 NCLR Lesbian Authors Reception Sponsor: National Center For Lesbian Rights Location: National Museum of Women in the Arts 13th Street and New York Ave., NW, Red, blue or orange line, Metro Center stop. Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Description: Lesbian authors will read from their work, answer questions & sign books. Guests include Phyllis Burke, Suzanne Sherman, Karen Thompson and Sharon Kowalski, Ruthann Robson and more. Contact: Stephanie Smith phone: 415-621-0674 mailing address: National Center for Lesbian Rights, 1663 Mission ST. #550 , San Francisco, CA 94103 Gay Games IV Information Forum Sponsor: Gay Games IV Location: Washington Hilton, Georgetown Room 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW. Red line metro to Woodley Park-Zoo stop. Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. cost: free Description: call 212-633-9494 mailing address: Gay GAmes IV, 19 West 21st St. Suite 1202 , New York, NY 10010 Harmonic Convergence - A Gay and Lesbian Choral Mini-Festival See Friday Schedule for details Nat. Lesbian & Gay Law Assoc. Panel Discussion/Town Meeting Sponsor: National Lesbian & Gay Law Association Location: Dupont Plaza Hotel, Embassy Hall, 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. cost: Free Description: Members of Congress and Congressional Staff discuss "The 103rd Congress and the Lesbian and Gay Rights Movement" Contact: Mark Agrast phone: 202-389-0161 Or Contact: Suzanne Bryant phone: 512-440-0792 mailing address: NLGLA, P.O. Box 77130, National Capital Station , Washington, DC 20013 "Before Stonewall" Workshop Sponsor: Nat. Assoc. of Black & White Men Together Location: Crystal House, 2000 S. Eads, Crystal City, VA Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Contact: Bob Williams phone: 301-670-6842 Reunion of African American Veterans Sponsor: Black Gay & Lesbian Leadership Forum Location: Viet Nam Memorial 22nd & Constitution Ave., NW Time: 2:00 p.m. Contact: LaPaula Turner phone: 213-964-7820 "Gay & Lesbian Rights and the Church" Sponsor: GLAD Location: National City Christian Church, Howland Center, 5 Thomas Circle NW Time: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Description: Forum to discuss Gay rights and how our churches play a role in affecting positive change. Contact: Bill Bailey phone: 301-540-4355 mailing address: GLAD-CA, PO Box 905 , Gaithersburg, MD 20884 2:30 p.m. GLU Coalition of United Airlines Steering Committee Meeting Sponsor: GLU Coalition of United Airlines Location: Hillel Center at George Washington University 2300 H Street NW Time: 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. cost: Free to GLU Members, $5 donation for non-members Description: Int'l Steering Committee Mtg for Domestic Partnership Organization Contact: Chuck Einloth phone: 703-207-9871 phone: 800-999-3448 mailing address: GLU Coalition of United Airlines, Lobbying Workshop by Bob Alpern Sponsor: Unitarian Universalists Location: All Souls Church, Unitarian, 16th & Harvard Sts NW Contact: UU phone: 301-776-6891 3:00 p.m. Interfaith Service Sponsor: Washington Area Gay & Lesbian Interfaith Alliance Location: Church of the Epiphany 14th & G, NW (near Metro Center cost: Free Description: Homily by Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Contact: Darryl Grand phone: 202-986-6532 Or Contact: Allan Armus phone: 703-525-4261 National Network of Gay & Lesbian Alums (NetGALA) Reception Sponsor: NetGALA Location: Lecture Hall, International Center, Smithsonian Institution Behind the Castle on the Mall Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. cost: $10.00; $5.00/students Reception Honoring Speakers & Entertainers from the MOW Rally Stages Sponsor: MOW Location: TBA cost: TBA capacity: TBA Contact: Derek Livingston phone: 401-621-5339 phone: 401-831-5522 Student/Alumni/ae Reception Sponsor: Network of Gay & Lesbian Alumni/ae Organizations Location: Lecture Hall,International Center, Smithsonian Institution Enter domed kiosk entrance behind Smithsonian castle, take elevator down to third level, follow signs Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. cost: $10 door/ $5 students capacity: 1,000 Description: Reception for alumni/ae groups and college student groups to meet before the March Contact: Roland Pool phone: 202-757-3877 phone: 202-357-2822 mailing address: Network of Gay & Lesbian Alumni/ae Organizations, PO Box 15141 , Washington, DC 20003 Saturday April 24 4:00 p.m. "A Service Of Inspiration and Hope: A Place For Everyone In God's Kingdom" Sponsor: Paul Bodkin, National Cathedral Location: The National Cathedral Mount St. Alban, Massachusetts and Wisconsin Ave. NW Time: 4:00 p.m. Description: An Interfaith Service featuring performances by the Joffrey Ballet, Carmen Balthrop(Soprano- Metropolitan Opera), Windy City Gay Chorus, and other special guest readers and musicians. Contact: Paul Bodkin phone: 212-229-8057 Northwestern Univ. School of Law Lesbian & Gay Alumni/ae Reception Sponsor: Northwestern University School of Law Lesbian and Gay Alumni/ae Location: 2950 Van Ness St, NW Apt 420 Van Ness - UDC Metro stop, Red Line. Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 50 Contact: Lee Walzer phone: 202-364-0576 mailing address: Lee Walzer, 2950 Van Ness St. NW Apt.420 , Washington, DC 20008 Reception for Lesbian and Gay Russian Speakers Sponsor: OLGA - Organization of Lesbians and Gays of America Location: Chastleton Ballroom 1701 16th Street NW, 17th & R st, NW - Redline Metro, Dupont Circle stop. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 200 Description: A social gathering where Russian speakers can meet and converse. Contact: Adrian Mannella phone: 202-588-9268 Reception for Lesbian and Gay Union Members & Friends Sponsor: Organizing Committee for a National Lesbian & Gay Labor Organization Location: AFL-CIO Headquarters 815 16th St NW (Corner of 16th and I St) Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. cost: donation Description: Speakers, Entertainment, Refreshments! Pick up labor identified signs, hats, t-shirts for Sunday March. Contact: Susan Moir phone: 617-522-5448 phone: L/G Labor hotline 617-426-0410 ext. 307 mailing address: c/o GALLAN, P.O. Box 1450 , Jamaica Plain, MA 2130 Lutherans Concerned/North American Reception Sponsor: Lutherans Concerned Location: Washington Marriott, 1221 22nd St NW Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. cost: $5.00 Contact: Mike Carson phone: 803-356-0320 mailing address: Lutherans Concerned, P.O. Box 10461, Fort Dearborn Station , Chicago, IL 60610 Youth Empowerment Speakout (YES) Sponsor: Amercian Friends Service Committee/Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Location: Hine Jr. High School 7th & Pennsylvania SE. Time: 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Contact: Jenie Hall phone: 215-241-7133 Or Contact: Daena Peterson phone: 213-993-7458 mailing address: SMYAL, 333 1/2 Penn. Ave SE , Washington, DC 20003 Reception for Staff, Volunteers and Retirees of Red Cross Sponsor: Gay & Lesbian Resource Network (GALERN) of American Red Cross Location: For info call 301-445-0087 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. capacity: 200 + Contact: Chris or Peggy phone: 301-445-0087 mailing address: GALERN, P.O. Box 28551 , Washington, DC 20038 Gay & Lesbian Organizations Bridging Across the Land (GLOBAL) Reception Sponsor: GLOBAL Location: The Mayflower Hotel 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Honoring Our Allies Reception Sponsor: NGLTF Location: Washington Hilton Hotel 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Dupont Circle metro stop Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Description: Recognize Congressional leaders on the effort to repeal the military's anti-gay ban Contact: Marla Stevens phone: 202-332-6483 Or Contact: Michelle Crone phone: 202-332-6483 Reception for GLBT Veterinary Professionals Sponsor: PETS-DC Location: JULIO's on Capitol Hill upstairs, 801 Pennsylvania Ave SE 8th and Penna Ave SE Eastern Market Metro Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. cost: Donations/Cash Bar capacity: 45 Contact: Chip Wells, DVM phone: 202-387-2312 phone: 202-234-7387 mailing address: PETS-DC, 2001 "O" St NW , Washington, DC 20036 Gay Pioneers Reunion Sponsor: Gay Liberation Front Location: Private Home Time: 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Description: Reunion of participants in the Gay Liberation Front movement of the early 1970's. Bring memorabilia. Reminiscences will be recorded and video taped for an oral history project. Contact: Theodore Kirkland phone: 202-546-1813 Or Contact: Bruce Pennington phone: 202-882-3155 Campaign For Military Service Field Staff Reception Sponsor: Campaign For Military Service Location: TBA Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Description: Drop in to meet the national staff of CMS. Open to current activists and wanna be's. A social, networking, informational and recruitment gathering. Contact: Grass Roots Division phone: 202-265-6666 mailing address: Campaign For Military Service, 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW , Washington , DC 20036 Capital Area Log Cabin Social For Republicans Sponsor: Capital Area Log Cabin Club Location: 1638 R St., NW Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. phone: for info 202-488-1561 Queerfest see Tuesday 8:00 p.m. schedule for details 4:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Reception and Social Hour Sponsor: Unitarian Universalists for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (Interweave) Location: All Souls Unitarian Church 16th & Harvard Sts., NW Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 300 Contact: Ed Kobee phone: 301-776-6891 15812 Kerr Rd. , Laurel, MD 20707 Libertarian Business Meeting, Cocktail Hour, Fundraising Dinner Sponsor: Libertarians for Gay and Lesbian Concerns Location: The Channel Inn 650 Water Street SW Time: mtg 4:30 - 6 p.m., cocktails 6 - 7 p.m., dinner 7 - 9 p.m. cost: $30.00 /dinner Description: David Boaz, guest speaker "One, two, three, what are we marching for?" Contact: David Edmondson phone: 703-519-0034 120 A E. Raymond Ave , Alexandria, VA 22301 5:00 p.m. Special Edition BGM Talk Show - "Cruisin'" Sponsor: Rick Irick Location: Bourbon Street Cafe (Formerly "Our Place") 811 Virginia Ave., SE around the corner from The Bachelor's Mill cost: $3.00 Description: Talk show format featuring issues relating to black gay men. (Just like Oprah.) Contact: Rick Irick phone: 202-547-4289 Tufts National Reunion Fundraiser Sponsor: The Pride on the Hill Foundation Location: Washington Hilton Thoroughbred Room 1919 Connecticut Ave NQ, Dupont Circle metro stop Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. cost: $25.00 donation capacity: 100 Description: Reception for Tufts University Alumni/ae and their friends. Ticket purchase instructions: at the door Contact: Wally Pansing phone: 202-483-2025, mailbox 4 1815 17th St. NW #709 , Washington, DC 20009 Reception Honoring U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein and Other Elected Officials Sponsor: UFMCC Location: MCC of Washington, 474 Ridge Street Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. cost: TBA Description: AIDS Fundraiser Contact: Troy Perry phone: 213-464-5100 mailing address: UFMCC, 5300 Santa Monica Blvd. , Los Angeles, CA 90029 Reception for Gays and Lesbians in Urban Planning Sponsor: Gays and Lesbians in Urban Planning Location: Cities 2424 18th St. NW Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. cost: Free Contact: Randy Gross phone: 202-462-0895 1705 Lenier Place NW #402 , Washington, DC 20009 American Assoc. of Physicians for Human Rights Reception Sponsor: American Association of Physicians for Human Rights Location: Columbus Club 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Union Station metro stop Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. cost: TBA capacity: 475 Description: Reception for gay and lesbian physicians and medical students Contact: Steve Taranella phone: 415-255-4547 mailing address: AAPHR, 273 Church St. , San Francisco, CA 94114 Radical Faerie Grand Faerie Circle Sponsor: Radical Faerie Location: The Ellipse Time: 5:00 p.m. Contact: Jack Harvey phone: 301-907-6837 phone: 301-986-4870 Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus Reception Sponsor: Harvard GLB alumni/ae Location: Georgetown University Law Center, Atrium, 1st & New Jersey NW 3 blocks from the Union Station Metro Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. cost: $10 students alums/$25 others Description: Join Harvard & Radcliffe GLB alumni/ae to benefit The Open Gate, a fund for gay & lesbian life at Harvard Contact: Jarrett Barrios phone: 202-483-6120 Or Contact: Tom Watson phone: 202-797-7506 5:30 p.m. The Dallas Gay And Lesbian Alliance Credit Union Reception Sponsor: The Dallas Gay And Lesbian Alliance Credit Union Location: Omni Georgetown Hotel 2121 P Street, NW Red line metro to Dupont Circle Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. cost: $5.00 for members, $7.50 for non-members Description: cash bar and hors d'oeuvres Contact: Jeffrey Robert Campbell phone: 214-871-8471 Or Contact: Dallas Gay Lesbian Alliance Credit Union phone: 214-528-4233 mailing address: Dallas Gay And Lesbian Alliance Credit Union, P.O. Box 190712 , Dallas, TX 75219 6:00 p.m. An Evening of Poetry, Fiction and Prose Sponsor: TransLation/TransNation Location: Hung Jury, 1819 H St NW 1 block from Farragut West Metro Stop, Blue & Orange Lines, 2 blocks west of White House. Alley entrance Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. cost: free Description: South Asian Lesbian writers present an evening of poetry, fiction and prose. Ticket purchase instructions: During the week call the Hung Jury info line at 202-279-3312 Contact: V.K. Aruna phone: 301-589-4462 Or Contact: Susan YF Chen phone: 412-422-0161 Texas Two-Step Party; Food and Dance Sponsor: The Texas Human Rights Fund, & The Lesbian & Gay Rights Lobby of Texas Location: Tracks 1111 First Street SE, Green Line Metro, Navy Yard Stop, Half Street exit Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. cost: $25.00 Description: Country Western Dancing, good eats. Ticket purchase instructions: call 512-479-8473 (Visa/MC) Contact: Texas Human Rights Foundation phone: 512-479-8473 Or Contact: Deb Bell phone: 202-628-0493 Potluck Reception Sponsor: Greens/ Green Party Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Queer Caucus Time: 6:00 p.m. Description: Brief presentation on the Green movement Contact: Jodean Marks phone: 202-338-6781 Or Contact: Johann Moore phone: 718-789-9643 Benefit Reception for Gay Games IV Sponsor: Gay Games IV Location: Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW ( Three and one half blocks of Dupont Circle Metro, Q Street Exit) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: $100.00 Description: A benefit reception with Honorary Hosts Bob Paris and Rod Jackson Ticket purchase instructions: call 212-633-9494 for reservations. Tickets available at the door. Contact: Rebecca Cole phone: 212-633-9494 mailing address: Gay Games IV, 19 West 21 St., Suite 1202 , New York, NY 10010 A Salute to Military Plantiffs Sponsor: Lambda Legal Defense Location: The Ritz-Carlton, 2100 Mass Ave, NW Red line, 1 block from DuPont Circle Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. cost: $75.00 capacity: 400 Description: By invitation - call 212-995-8585 Contact: Seth Cloutman phone: 212-316-6209 phone: 212-995-8585 mailing address: Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, 666 Broadway 12th floor , New York, NY 10012 Experience Greek Life Sponsor: Delta Lambda Phi Location: BADLANDS Annex, 1415 22nd St NW Near corner of 22nd & P Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: $5.00 Description: Social gathering for gay sorority and fraternity members, alumni and friends mailing address: Delta Lambda Phi, PO Box 18862 , Washington, DC 20036 National Candlelight Vigil To Stop Sexual Abuse Sponsor: National Candlelight Vigil To Stop Sexual Abuse Location: TBA Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Description: The 4th Annual Vigil is a grassroots event held in over 40 states simultaneously to bring together all persons affected by sexual abuse for support and empowerment. Contact: D.C. Rape Crisis Center phone: 202-232-0789 Or Contact: Kay Crutcher phone: 205-591-1162 phone: 205-988-7787 Dinner & International Gathering Sponsor: Brethren/Mennonite Council for Lesbian & Gay Concerns Location: Arlington Church of the Brethren, 300 N Montague St, Arlington, VA Contact: Eric Deemer phone: 202-396-2951 Or Contact: Christian Yoder phone: 202-328-7244 Taps Ceremony Sponsor: GLB Veterans of America Location: Viet Nam Memorial Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: TBA Description: A ceremony of Honor and Remembrance, where all are invited to speak the names of gay, lesbian & bisexual service members no longer with us, concluding with Echo Taps from the Lincoln & Viet Nam Memorials. Contact: Gene Barfield phone: 802-479-7934 National Transgendered Reception Sponsor: Metro Area Gender Alliance, Transgendered Educational Association Location: Holiday Inn, Capitol 550 C Street, SW One block from Smithsonian Metro stop Time: 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. cost: $5.00 Description: Finger food & cash bar. Contact: Joy Clark phone: 301-977-0938 phone: 301-699-0042 Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Peace Corps Volunteer Cocktail Party Sponsor: LGB Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Location: Herb's Restaurant 17th and Rhode Island, NW Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. cost: $10 Description: Cocktail party for meeting and networking Contact: Dennis Gilligan phone: 202-332-1114 Or Contact: Jon phone: 202-265-8799 6:30 p.m. Nat. Gay & Lesbian Pilots Assoc Reception see Friday Schedule for details Sponsor: Nat. Gay & Lesbian Pilots Assoc. Location: Embassy Suites Hotel 1250 22nd St., NW Time: 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. cost: $26.00 includes dinner Description: reception and dinner Contact: Ron Swanda phone: 703-660-3852 mailing address: Nat. Gay & Lesbian Pilots Assoc., P.O. Box 1291 , Alexandria, VA 22313 Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International Banquet and Reception Sponsor: Gay and Lesbian Parents Coalition Location: Hyatt Arlington 1325 Wilson Blvd. (Rosslyn Metro Stop, Blue or Orange Line) Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. cost: $10, includes dinner capacity: 300-400 Description: Reception and light dinner for parents and their children. Opportunity to meet, network, socialize. Ticket purchase instructions: TBA Contact: Jim Fagelson phone: 301-762-4828 mailing address: Jim Fagelson, 14908 Piney Grove Ct. , N. Potomac, MD 20878 Unitarian Universalist Dinner Gathering Sponsor: Unitarian Universalists for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (Interweave) Location: All Souls Unitarian Church 16th & Harvard Sts., NW cost: varies Description: Meet at the chuch and go to dinner in small groups at various area restaurants Contact: Ed Kobee phone: 301-776-6891 15812 Kerr Rd. , Laurel, MD 20707 Black-Tie Banquet Sponsor: March on Washington Location: Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City 1250 S. Hayes Street, Arlington, VA. Blue line Metro, Pentagon City Stop Time: 6:30 p.m. - midnight, dinner at 8:00 p.m. cost: $250.00, $500.00, $1,000.00 capacity: 550 Description: Black Tie optional reception, dinner and dance featuring guest celebrities appearing on the MOW rally stages. Ticket purchase instructions: call 202-628-0493, request being added to the invite list Contact: Scout phone: 202-628-0493 mailing address: MOW, P.O. Box 34607 , Washington, DC 20043 7:00 p.m. Queer Earth Enclave: An Eldritch Circle Sponsor: Cithaeron Location: P Street Beach 22nd & P St., NW Time: 7:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 100 Description: A ritual circle to reflect the diversity of gay spirituality, to honor our gay ancestors, and to empower the participants to work for change. Contact: Ed Hartley phone: 202-234-1276 phone: 202-473-7287 mailing address: Cithaeron, P.O. Box 15461 , Washington, DC 20003 Asian and Pacific Islander Dinner and Social Sponsor: Asians And Friends, Washington DC Location: Tony Cheng's Restaurant, 619 H Street NW, in China Town Time: 7:00 p.m. cost: $25 by 3/15/93, $35 after 3/15/93 capacity: 300 Description: Buffet dinner and dance Ticket purchase instructions: call Gil Contact: Gil Aurellano phone: 301-345-1230 The Dyke March/Lesbian Avengers - Out For Power Sponsor: The Ad Hoc Committee for Lesbian Visibility Location: Dupont Circle Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: Free Description: A celebration of struggle, survival and resistance. Join rowdy women marching from Dupont Circle down Connecticut Ave to 17th St, past the White House to 15th St and on to the Washington Monument for a 9:00 p.m. rally. Contact: Leslie Mullin phone: 415-330-8932 voice mail Or Contact: Lesbian Avengers phone: 212-967-7711 mailing address: San Francisco March Committee, 3543 18th St. P.O. Box 11 , San Francisco, CA 94110 Lesborados Meet & Greet Sponsor: Lesborados Location: The Phase 525 8th St. SE Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: Free Description: A gathering of SM/leather women. Contact: Karen or Naria Bullock-Jordan phone: 202-667-1006 phone: 202-332-6483 (Karen's) North & South Carolina Reception Sponsor: The North & South Carolina March Committees Location: Dupont Plaza Hotel Ballroom 1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW. Redline Metro to Dupont Circle Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: $5.00 - $25.00 capacity: 300 Description: Reception for NC and SC contingent and all North & South Carolinians (past, present, future). Cash Bar, light refreshments, speakers. Ticket purchase instructions: For advance tickets write to : NC Reception, c/o NCCLGE/NCMOW, PO BOX 3203, Durham, NC, 27715. Make Checks payable to NCCLGE. Or at the door. Contact: Chris Ingle phone: 919-578-5441 Or Contact: Mandy Carter phone: 202-628-4160 mailing address: NCCLGE, P.O. Box 3203 , Durham, NC 27715 MOW Square Dance Sponsor: Stars And Squares Forever! the '94 IAGSDC Convention Location: Christ United Methodist Church, Basement Meeting Room, 4th & I Streets, SW call 202-544-8330 for details Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. cost: $5.00 Donation Contact: Tom Pearson phone: 202-544-8330 Spring to Life Dinner Sponsor: Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Location: Private Mansion Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: $1000 by invitation. Description: Dinner with celebrity guests to benefit the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and the Robert Mapplethorpe Laboratory for AIDS Research Contact: William Waybourn phone: 202-842-8679 Ohio State University G & L Alumns Meeting Sponsor: OSUGLA Location: Cafe Luna 1633 P St., NW Contact: Bryan phone: 301-699-3134 PFLAG "A Celebration of Family" Reception Sponsor: Parents & Friends of Lesbians And Gays Location: Hotel Washington, Pennsylvania Ave NW 15th & Pennsylvania NW Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: $35 Description: Reception and March memorabilia Contact: Laura Bodenschatz phone: 202-638-4200 mailing address: PFLAG, 1012 14th St NW, Suite 700 , Washington, DC 20005 Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Dinner Buffet Sponsor: Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Location: Quality Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave, NW Near US Capitol Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. cost: $30 in advance. Ticket purchase instructions: Call Jules. Contact: Jules Nelson phone: 301-270-5484 TTY 7:30 p.m. Americans We Sponsor: Lesbian and Gay Bands of America Location: Warner Theatre 513 13th St NW, Metro Center metro stop cost: $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 Description: A concert featuring the combined bands of the Lesbian and Gay Bands of America. Ticket purchase instructions: call TicketMaster at 1-800-551-SEAT or 301-808-6900. Tix also available at Lambda Rising Bookstore, 1625 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20009, 202-462-6969 Contact: Zoe Perry phone: 617-497-7828 Or Contact: Connie Moore phone: 713-522-4282 mailing address: Lesbian and Gay Bands of America, P.O. Box 57099 , Washington, DC 20037 Southeast Gospel Extravaganza Sponsor: Inner City AIDS Network Peer Counselor Board Location: Mt. Calvary Holy Evangelistic Church 2504 Naylor Road, SE cost: Free, contributions welcome. Contact: Walter Bennett phone: 202-789-4226 8:00 p.m. NGLTF Fundraiser Concert Sponsor: NGLTF Location: University of District of Columbia Auditorium 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Van Ness metro stop Time: 8:00 p.m. cost: $18.00 Description: Romanovski & Phillips, Margie Adams, & Karen Williams in Concert. Ticket purchase instructions: call 202-332-6483 Contact: Jeanette Paroli phone: 202-244-2163 The Drag Show On The Mall Sponsor: The Transgender Caucus of the MOW Nat. Steering Committee Location: Sylvan Theatre 15th Street & Independence Ave., SW ,Washington Monument grounds Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Description: A talent showcase for transgendered people, transsexuals, drag queens, cross dressers and others. A variety of artistic disciplines will be featured. Contact: David "Tina" Turner phone: 202-265-5891 or 202-628-0485 mailing address: David "Tina" Turner, 1413 T Street NW Apt. 406 , Washington, DC 20009 Flirtations Concert, A Tribute to Michael Callen Sponsor: Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Location: Hine Jr. High School, 8th & Penn, SE Time: 8:00 p.m. phone: 202-546-5940 Evening of Jewish Lesbian Entertainment - Havdallah Service followed by Concert Sponsor: Bridges, A Journal for Jewish Feminists and Our Friends Location: New York Ave. Presbyterian Church 1313 New York Ave, NW Time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. cost: $10.00(more if you can, less if you can't) capacity: 1000 Description: Havdallah service and commemoration of the 50 anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising followed by a concert featuring Alix Dobkin, Laura Berkson and Ruth Pelham and a klezmer band. Ticket purchase instructions: Advance tickets from Bridges. Or at the door. Contact: Clare Kinberg phone: 206-721-5008 Or Contact: Elly Bulkin phone: 617-983-5251 mailing address: Bridges, P.O. Box 18437 , Seattle, WA 98118 Tribute Players - Tribute to the Memory of You See Thursday schedule for details mailing address: Tribute Players, 5233 - I Red Cedar Dr. , Ft. Meyers, FL 33907 Nat. Assoc of Black & White Men Together Banquet Sponsor: Nat. Assoc. of Black & White Men Together Location: Georgetown Omni Hotel, P Street at Dupont Circle Time: 8:00 p.m. cost: $35/before April 1, $40/after April 1 Contact: Robert Williams phone: 301-670-6842 Dance Performance by Jacqueline Knoops and Dancers Sponsor: Dance Place Location: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE 2 blocks from the Brookland-CUA Red Line Metro cost: $10 general/$8 students, seniors, prof artists capacity: 185 Description: Performance of "Anatomy of a Scream" Ticket purchase instructions: Dance Place or Lambda Rising Bookstore Contact: Deborah Riley phone: 202-269-1600 mailing address: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE , Washington, DC 20017 "Freedom Reigns" Dance Sponsor: Rich's Houston & San Diego, benefitting MOW Location: DC Armory Blue or Orange Metro, Stadium/Armory stop Time: 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $30.00 capacity: 20,000 Description: Dance Contact: Ken McIntyre phone: 619-223-7517 Or Contact: Gary Archer phone: 713-759-0132 Fruit and Nut Bar Gathering Sponsor: Fruit and Nut Bar Location: Days Inn, Downtown, Caucus Room, 12th & K Sts NW Time: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. cost: Free capacity: 60 Description: Gathering of mental health consumers, ex-patients, and survivors of psychiatry to discuss the challenges of belonging to two stigmatized/oppressed groups Contact: Steve Holocheck phone: 413-594-4703 mailing address: Fruit and Nut Bar, C/O AAPPL, PO Box 94 , Chicopee, MA 1013 9:00 p.m. Lets Meet At The Beach Before The March Sponsor: Gloria Wells Location: The Oasis 8165 East Beach Drive, off of 16th St. & Kalmia Rd. NW Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $10.00 includes mini -show, beer, wine, light buffet. BYOB Description: Includes indoor pool. fireplace, projection room and more. Music by Tawanna. Contact: Gloria Wells phone: 301-459-6594 Or Contact: Gladys Paige phone: 202-398-2307 Venus Rising - A Celebration for Women Sponsor: Bon Vivant & Party Girl Productions Location: Blossoms, Old Post Office Pavillion Old Post Office Pavillion Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: Bon Vivant members $5.00, nonmembers $10.00 Description: D.J. Jame Foks, non-stop dancing, fun, and giveaways, creative entertainment all night Ticket purchase instructions: at the door, or in advance call Catherine or Jame. Contact: Jame Foks phone: 703-548-0487 Or Contact: Catherine Windrex phone: 301-840-8402 Bi Celebration Sponsor: ECBN/BiNet USA/AMBI Location: George Washington University, Marvin Center Ballroom 21st & H Sts NW, Foggy Bottom/GWU metro stop Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. cost: before 3/1/93 $8reg. & $6 students - low income, after 3/1/93 $12 &$8 capacity: 1500 Description: Dance in cinjunction with National Student Party Contact: Brett Beemyn phone: 202-736-1755 mailing address: Brett Beemyn, 4431 Lehigh Rd. #377 , College Park, MD 20740 The Countdown Party II Sponsor: Entre Nous Location: ANA Westin off Dupont Circle Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $20.00 mailing address: Entre Nous, 4760 Mallow Ct , Palmdale, CA National Student Dance Sponsor: GWU LGB Alliance and USSA Location: George Washington University 21st & H Sts NW, Foggy Bottom/GWU metro stop Time: 9:00 p.m. - midnight cost: $8.00 Contact: Steven Raiche phone: 202-338-1582 915 25th Street NW , Washington, DC 20037 Gay Rites Dance Sponsor: HRCF/NGLTF/MOW Location: Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Dupont Circle metro stop Time: 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. cost: $20 in advance/$30 at door Description: "Get Down & Grind' Ticket purchase instructions: Ticketmaster Contact: Steve Huber phone: 202-628-4160 Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Entertainment Sponsor: Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Location: Quality Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave NW Near US Capitol Time: 9:00 p.m. - midnight cost: $5 Contact: Jules Nelson phone: 301-270-5484 TTY Yale & Duke Gay & Lesbian Alumni/ae & Students Reception Sponsor: Yale GALA/DC Location: a private home near Dupont Circle for info call 202-232-7190 mailing address: Yale GALA/DC, P.O. Box 15094 , Washington, DC 20003 Filmfest DC: A Lesbian & Gay Film Celebration Sponsor: Washington DC International Film Festival Location: Cineplex Odeon Jenifer 5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Redline Metro to Friendship Heights. cost: $6.50 Description: Sat 4/24 "Silverlake Life: The View From Here" , won the Grand Jury Prize for best documentary at this year's Sundance Film Festival, & the Golden Teddy Bear for best gay film at the Berlin Film Festival. Contact: Doug Block phone: 212-777-5422 Or Contact: Julia Pelosi phone: 202-727-2396 mailing address: The Washington DC International Film Festival, P.O. Box 21396 , Washington, DC 20009 Spring to Life Concert/Dance Sponsor: Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and The Spring To Life Foundation Location: Post Office Pavillion 12th & Pennsylvania Ave NW, Federal Triangle metro stop Time: 10:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. cost: $40/general adm, $100/VIP Description: Concert starring RuPaul and Rozalla Ticket purchase instructions: Ticketmaster 800-551-SEAT Contact: William Waybourn phone: 202-842-8679 Or Contact: George Domurot phone: 202-328-0327 9:30 p.m. Radical Faerie Drumming and Dancing Sponsor: Radical Faerie Location: Dupont Circle Fountain Contact: Jack Harvey phone: 301-907-6837 phone: 301-986-4870 10:00 p.m. March on Washington Party Sponsor: Tracks Location: Tracks, 57 L St., SE Green line Metro, Navy Yard Stop, Half Street Exit Time: 10 p.m. cost: TBA capacity: 3000 Contact: Ed Bailey phone: 202-488-3320 "Basic Black" -No Frills Just A House Party Sponsor: Raymond Carter Location: 1321 14th St., NW Time: 10:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. cost: $8.00, open bar Ticket purchase instructions: at the door Contact: William White phone: 202-638-3409 voice mail Youth Dance Sponsor: American Friends Service Committee, Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Location: Hine Jr. High School 7th & Pennsylvania SE. Time: 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. cost: $3.00 requested donation Contact: Jenie Hall phone: 215-241-7133 10:30 pm. Ralph Fredericks in "Leathers & Feathers" Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Marquee Lounge 2500 Calvert Street, NW. One block from the Woodley Park Metro cost: $15.00 plus $3.00 food/drink minimum Description: Musical Direction by Steven Watkins Ticket purchase instructions: call 202-745-1023 12:00 midnight House Party see Friday Schedule for details TBA Prejudice Reduction Workshop (Fri, Sat, Sun) - National Coalition Building Institute see Friday Schedule for details phone: 202-785-9400 Queer Scout Cookie Sellathon begins Contact: Terry Kenedy phone: 206-328-0790 MOW Volunteer Training Sessions Sponsor: MOW Location: TBA Time: Various sessions all day cost: free Description: Training for logistical, security and medical volunteers for the next days March. Contact: Jim Hutchinson phone: 202-628-0493 Sunday April 25 8:00 a.m. International Human Rights Breakfast Sponsor: Amnesty International, The International Lesbian & Gay Assoc., International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission Location: The Govt. Affairs Office of Amnesty Intl. 304 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Blue or Orange line, Capitol South Metro stop. Time: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. cost: free capacity: 65 Description: Breakfast meeting in solidarity with victims of lesbian and gay human rights violations throughout the world. Ticket purchase instructions: RSVP to 202-775-5161 Contact: Cary Alan Johnson phone: 202-775-5161 mailing address: Paul Tighe, P.O. Box 1983 , New Brunswick, NJ 8903 "Step-off" Breakfast Sponsor: National Lesbian and Gay Law Association & Gay and Lesbian Attorneys of Washington Location: George Washington University, Marvin Center, 800 21st St NW Between G & H Streets, Foggy Bottom metro stop, blue & orange lines. Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. cost: $10 Description: Keynote Speaker Roberta Achtenberg, Asst Secretary-Designate, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development. Ticket purchase instructions: Before 4/18 call 202-389-0161 for reservation, or at the door. Contact: Mark Agrast phone: 202-389-0161 Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Breakfast Sponsor: Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Location: Quality Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave NW Near US Capitol cost: $18 Description: Breakfast for deaf marchers Contact: Jules Nelson phone: 301-270-5484 8:30 a.m. March Kickoff Service Sponsor: Lutherans Concerned Location: Augustana Lutheran Church, New Hampshire & V NW Time: 8:30 a.m. Contact: Mike Carson phone: 803-356-0320 mailing address: Lutherans Concerned, P.O. Box 10461, Fort Dearborn Station , Chicago, IL 60610 UFMCC Communion Service and Christening Sponsor: UFMCC Location: Lincoln Memorial Time: 8:30 a.m. Contact: Troy Perry phone: 213-464-5100 mailing address: UFMCC, 5300 Santa Monica Blvd , Los Angeles, CA 90029 9:00 a.m. Interfaith Service "Not Condemned, Not Ashamed, Not Divided" Sponsor: Faith Temple Location: District Building, District Chambers 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Contact: Candice Barnes phone: 202-726-3154 Morning Stage and Assembly Rally Location: Washington Monument Grounds Time: 9:00 a.m. phone: 202-628-0493 Tennessee State Continental Breakfast Sponsor: Pride Info Line Location: TBA Time: 9:00 a.m. Contact: Pride Info Line phone: 615-269-3480 mailing address: Pride Info Line, Architects Breakfast Sponsor: Organization of Lesbian and Gay Architects and Designers (OLGAD) Location: American Institute of Architects Headquarters 1735 New York Ave., NW Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. cost: $7.00 Description: A breakfast for architects, designers and their friends. Contact: OLGAD phone: 212-475-7652 9:30 a.m. Service for Marchers Sponsor: Unitarian Universalists for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (Interweave) Location: All Souls Unitarian Church 16th & Harvard Sts., NW capacity: 900 Description: Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service. President William Schulz will speak on a topic related to MOW. All invited. Contact: Ed Kobee phone: 301-776-6891 15812 Kerr Rd. , Laurel, MD 20707 Worship Service Sponsor: GLAD Location: National City Christian Church, Howland Center, 5 Thomas Circle NW Time: 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. Description: Traditional service will include music, communion, scripture, prayer and a message from Rev. Christine Leslie from New Jersey Contact: Bill Bailey phone: 301-540-4355 mailing address: GLAD, PO Box 905 , Gaithersburg, MD 20884 Biblical Self Defense Workshop see Saturday Schedule for details 10:00 a.m. Historical Exhibit Continues, see April 20 listing for details Planning Meeting for Arts Network Sponsor: Arts Contingent for the MOW, DC Arts Center Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon Contact: Shannon Kennedy phone: 301-890-3934 Or Contact: DCAC phone: 202-462-7833 mailing address: ACMOW, c/o DCAC, 2438 18th St. NW , Washington, DC The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Display See Saturday Schedule for details 12:00 noon The March Time: Noon Description: Kick-off phone: 202-628-0493 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Stage & Rally Location: The Mall Time: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. phone: 202-628-0493 4:00 p.m. Open Bar Sponsor: Ladies for the 80's Location: SPY Club, 805 15th St NW between H & I in the alley Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. "She" Tea, Ladies' Tea Dance Sponsor: Party Girl Productions Location: Club Zei 1415 Zei Alley, (On 14th St., NW between H & I, near Mcpherson Square Metro Stop) Time: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. cost: $8.00 cover Description: Non stop dancing in D.C.'s most chic 3 level nightclub. Incredible $300,000 video, sound & light system. Drink Specials, giveaways, creative entertainment. Ticket purchase instructions: call 703-548-0487 Contact: Jame Foks phone: 703-548-0487 4:30 p.m. Catholic Mass Sponsor: Dignity Location: 1820 Connecticut Ave NW 2 1/2 blocks north of Dupont Circle Metro cost: Free capacity: 600 Contact: Bernie Delia phone: 202-332-2424 mailing address: Dignity/Washington DC, 1802 1/2 T St NW , Washington, DC 20009 5:00 p.m. People of Color Victory Party, Social Clique "An Affair to Remember" Sponsor: Social Clique Location: The Brass Rail Club 476 K St, NW Time: 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. cost: $6.00 Contact: Ivan Cummings phone: 301-386-0758 Or Contact: Oliver Ellis phone: 301-248-4138 Movement for a New Society Reunion Location: Milo's, 2142 Pennsylvania Ave NW Near GWU Metro Description: Former members and friends Contact: George Lakey phone: 215-729-7458 Or Contact: Michael Beer phone: 202-332-8863 5:30 p.m. Potluck Vegetarian Feast Location: Potomac Park near Memorial Bridge Description: Out of towners need not bring anything; locals bring covered dish Contact: Michael Hogan phone: 202-882-3199 6:00 p.m. Celebration After The March Sponsor: Black Lesbian Support Group of Whitman-Walker Clinic and Sophisticated Ladies Productions Location: 516 8th St., SE at the Hill two blocks from Eastern Market Metro on 8th. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $7.00 capacity: 250-300 Description: Evelyn Harris and lip sync artists, buffet and dancing. Ticket purchase instructions: at the door Contact: Vickie Harris phone: 202-424-9866 phone: 1-800-969-5885 Festival Communion Worship Sponsor: Lutherans Concerned Location: Reformation Lutheran Church 212 East Capitol Contact: Michael Carson phone: 803-356-0320 mailing address: Lutherans Concerned, P.O. Box 10461, Fort Dearborn Station , Chicago, IL 60610 6:30 p.m. Gay & Lesbian Computer Forum Gathering Sponsor: GLCF Location: Dupont Plaza Hotel 1500 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Redline metro to Dupont Circle stop, Q Street North exit. cost: $10.00 (more if you can, less if you can't, to cover costs) Description: A gathering of e-mail users and computer networkers. Contact: Maternus phone: 202-483-6000 7:00 p.m. Dance On Washington Sponsor: Ketchum Communications, Genentech, & The Advocate Location: National Building Museum, Grand Hall 401 F St NW, Judiciary Square metro stop Time: 7:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. cost: $30 Advance Tickets, $40 at the door if available. capacity: 3000 Description: A dance benefitting AMFAR Ticket purchase instructions: Available at TicketMaster 800-551-SEAT and at Lambda Rising. 7:30 p.m. DIVAS: Simply Singing! Concert Sponsor: National Minority Aids Council Location: Warner Theatre 513 13th St NW, Metro Center metro stop Time: 7:30 p.m. cost: $25-$50, $100 includes Private Press Reception, $250 includes private cast party. capacity: 1850 Description: An evening of song & entertainment starring Thelma Houston, Melba Moore, Brenda Russell, Valerie Simpson, Mary Wilson, Liz Torres, Sheryl Lee Ralph and more. Marsha Warfield, emcee. Contact: Ellen Goodman phone: 202-544-1076 mailing address: NMAC, 300 Eye Street NW, Suite 400 , Washington, DC 20002 Mr. Back Door Pub Contest Sponsor: DC POC Caucus Location: Back Door Pub 1106 8th St. SE cost: $5.00 Contact: Michael phone: 202-546-5979 Sojourner Truth Congregation of Unitarian Universalists Vespers Service Sponsor: Unitarian Universalists for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (Interweave) Location: Gold Room of Rayburn House Office Bldg. Independence Ave. between S Capitol and 1st Sts. capacity: 100 Description: Rev. Meg Riley and Rev. Elias Farajaje-Jones preside. phone: 202-667-2252 15812 Kerr Rd. , Laurel, MD 20707 Disappear Fear w/Ellen James Society Sponsor: I.M.P. Concerts Location: Nightclub 9:30 930 F St., NW cost: $8.00 Description: Concert Contact: Liana Huth phone: 202-638-2008 8:00 p.m. Flirtations Concert, A Tribute to Michael Callen Sponsor: Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Location: Hine Jr. High School, 8th & Penn, SE Time: 8:00 p.m. phone: 202-546-5940 Guys And Dolls (Apr. 13-30) Sponsor: American Theatre Productions Location: Kennedy Center Opera House New Hampshire Ave at Rock Creek Pkwy, Foggy Bottom/GWU metro stop Time: 8:00 p.m. plus various matinees cost: $100.00 includes private reception with cast after the show. capacity: 50 Description: The Award winning Musical Ticket purchase instructions: contact Jaime Rodriguez at the MOW National Office Contact: Jaime Rodriguez phone: 202-628-0493 Georgians Out For Victory Sponsor: Georgia Political Action Committee (GAPAC) Location: A private hotel room Time: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. cost: suggested donation: $25.00 regular membership fee Description: reception & membership drive Ticket purchase instructions: contact GAPAC 404-872-8095 Contact: Ed Stansell phone: 404- 888-0719 Tribute Players - Tribute to the Memory of You See Thursday Schedule for details 8:45 p.m. Filmfest DC: A Lesbian & Gay Film Celebration Sponsor: Washington DC International Film Festival Location: Cineplex Odeon Jenifer 5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Redline Metro to Friendship Heights. cost: $6.50 Description: Sun 4/25 "Speak Its Name" a collection of Lesbian and Gay Film Shorts. Also playing Tuesday, 4/27 at 8:30 p.m. Contact: Julia Pelosi phone: 202-727-2396 mailing address: The Washington DC International Film Festival, P.O. Box 21396 , Washington, DC 20009 Freedom Rings Dance Sponsor: Steve Berman Productions Location: Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Dupont Circle metro stop Time: 8:46 p.m. - 2:01 a.m. cost: $20 in advance/$30 at door Description: A dance celebration for gays, lesbians, their friends and family, benefitting NGLTF, HRCF, & MOW Committee Ticket purchase instructions: Ticketmaster 800-551-SEAT Contact: Steve Huber phone: 202-628-4160 phone: info line 617-225-3964 9:00 p.m. POWER Dance Sponsor: ATLAS Location: Zei Club 1415 Zei Alley, NW. Adjacent to McPherson Square Metro stop (Blue & Orange lines) in the alley joining 14th & 15th streets between H and Eye Streets, NW. Time: 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. cost: $15.00 capacity: approx. 1000 Description: MOW Benefit Dance featuring Miami DJ Willy Vela Ticket purchase instructions: at the door, plus, beginning 4/9 a limited number of tix will be available at Lambda Rising Book Store, 1625 Connecticut Ave, NW. or contact: POWER Dance infoLine 202-331-4422 mailing address: ATLAS, P.O. Box 53025 , Washington, DC 20009 ALL DAY Missing In Action Sponsor: Missing In Action Committee Location: Mall Time: all day cost: contact local MOW committee Description: A massive display board at the Mall will be covered with swatches of fabric representing people at home who cannot attend the March. Each swatch will have the persons name and personalized message. Contact: Danny Blitz phone: 212-853-3908 Event for Children Sponsor: Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition, International Location: on the Mall next to the Carousel Across from the Smithsonian Castle cost: Free Description: Area where parents can entertain their children, change diapers, meet other parents Contact: Jim Fagelson phone: 301-762-4828 mailing address: GLPCI, P.O. Box 50360 , Washington, DC 20091 TBA Festival Communion Worship Sponsor: Lutherans Concerned Location: Reformation Lutheran Church, 212 East Capitol Contact: Mike Carson phone: 803-356-0320 Lesbian Physicians Conference (Sun. thru Wed.) Sponsor: American Association of Physicians for Human Rights Location: MOW Morning Rally on Sunday, Mon. - Wed. @ Stouffer Concourse Hotel 2399 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA, Crystal City Metro stop, blue line. Time: Mon. 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. (includes breakfast, plenary, workshops, dinner and party) Tue. & Wed., 8:30 a.m. - ? (workshops and plenary sessions) Description: Conference begins with group marching as a contingent. Contact: Lydia Vaias phone: 215-476-7462 mailing address: Lydia Vaias, 542 A South 48th St. , Philadelphia, PA 19143 Prejudice Reduction Workshop see Friday Schedule for details Monday, April 26 8:00 a.m. Lobby Days see Thursday Schedule for details Pentagon Rally To Lift The Military Ban Sponsor: Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Veterans of America, Human Rights Campaign Fund & Campaign For Military Service Location: Pentagon grounds Pentagon metro stop Time: 8:00 a.m. To coincide with morning colors. (arrive early) Description: Patriotic gathering of veterans and friends. Contact: J.B. Collier phone: 202-628-4160 9:00 a.m. People of Color Lobby Days (Thur., Fri., & Mon.) See Thur. schedule for details 9:30 a.m. Open Planning Meeting for the 1994 National Lesbian & Gay Labor Conference/ Pride at Work Sponsor: Organizing Committee for a National Lesbian & Gay Labor Organization Location: SEIU International Headquarters 1313 L St. NW (Blue or Orange Metro line, McPherson Square stop) cost: donation Contact: Susan Moir phone: 617-522-5448 phone: L/G Labor Hotline 617-426-0410 ext. 307 mailing address: c/o GALLAN, P.O. Box 1450 , Jamaica Plain, MA 2130 10:30 a.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony Sponsor: GLB Veterans of America Location: The Tomb of the Unknowns Arlington National Cemetary cost: Free Description: A formal wreath laying by the National Officers of GLBVA Contact: Gene Barfield phone: 802-479-7934 11:30 a.m. Historical Exhibit Continues, see April 20 listing for details 2:00 p.m. VICTORY!? in Oregon See Friday Schedule for details 7:00 p.m. Flirtations Concert, A Tribute to Michael Callen Sponsor: Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Location: Hine Jr. High School, 8th & Penn, SE Time: 8:00 p.m. phone: 202-546-5940 TBA March Volunteer Thank You Reception Sponsor: MOW Location: Tracks 1111 First St., SE green line metro, Navy Yard Stop. Contact: Deborah Bell phone: 202-628-0493 Lesbian Physicians Conference see Sunday Schedule for details Tuesday April 27 8:00 a.m. Lobby Days see Thursday Shedule for details 10:00 a.m. Latino/a Lobby Day Sponsor: LLEGO California, Hank Tavera Location: Capitol Hill, various rooms Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Description: Lobbying the latino/a members of congress. Appointments have been schrduled throughout the day. Call Hank Tavera for info. Contact: Hank Tavera phone: 415-554-8436 11:30 a.m. Historical Exhibit Continues, see April 20 listing for details