1. art and entertainment
2. theatre

Celebrating
TaDa !
20 years of parties,
outings, dinners, and of course, fun!
Stimulate your senses with some of the hippest progressive engagements of the social season. TaDa! is a series of events — parties,
dinners, tours, concerts, theatre — sponsored by generous individuals who want to benefit the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland.
The host covers the cost of the event, which allows 100% of the proceeds to go directly to The Center to support its programming and services.
With your support these epicurean adventures raised over $40,000 in 2014 — and we need you to help us exceed that mark in 2015!
Your attendance at a Tada! event will help The Center continue its important work in 2015, which includes:
• Supporting The Center’s mission of advancing the rights, respect, responsibilities, and diversity of the LGBT community.
• Delivering LGBT Cultural Competency and SafeZone training to schools, universities, government agencies, police departments,
courts, healthcare providers, and religious organizations.
• Providing a vast array of networking and support groups, and health and wellness clinics.
• Strengthening our fund-raising capacity to take full advantage of the Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation matching gift
that will support maintenance of a new Center facility.
• Broadening community partnerships and reinforcing programming to expand our reach.
• Expanding LGBT youth outreach and continuing to serve our older adult population as a SAGE affiliate.
Nancy Wasylyshyn Design
Please register for TaDa! events at www.LGBTCleveland.org. Tickets sell out quickly, so sign up today! From burgers and bonfires
to theatre and skylines, spoil yourself with the sights, sounds, and laid-back flavor that only TaDa! can offer.
*A portion of your ticket purchase price will be tax-deductible.
6600 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216-651-LGBT
www.lgbtcleveland.org
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THAT’S HOW WE ROLL THE EASTSIDE AFFAIR HISTORIC
DOVER FARM TOP OF THE CROP HORSES, A ZEBRA,
AND YOUR KIDS RED ROOFTOP EXPERIENCE BONFIRE
& BURGERS ALFRESCO FINE DINING
KICKIN’ IT IN THE
Fabulous
CIRCLE BIG BURGER BASH GG9 REUNION
SKYLINE
and
CRUISE & CASINO PARTY SPLISH SPLASH
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THE GARDEN PARTY “LATITUDE
ATTITUDE”
ANGELS IN
2015
AMERICA at BW THE 10th ANNUAL CLAM
BAKE & DANCE
THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY BOURBON
STREET BALL PRESENTS back to the 80’s ELVIS IS IN
THE KLEIST CENTER “DON WE NOW OUR GAY APPAREL!”
Feasts Parties
The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Greater Cleveland
may
THAT’S HOW WE ROLL
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 3–5PM
COST: $15 / 75 GUESTS
HOSTS: SHINN LANTER, LLP, MARIA SHINN AND JOE LANTER
Did you know that there has been a quiet, almost ‘underground’ return to
bowling as a new semi-retro activity? Join us at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood as we contribute to the trendy resurgence of this sport. Pizza, snacks,
music and stylish shoes will be provided. Shiny shirts and pins are optional.
This is a kid-friendly event, so sign the young ones up as well! Children
under 5 bowl free. Prizes will be awarded to one adult and one child (17
and under) for the highest single-game scores. Cash bar available.
THE EASTSIDE AFFAIR
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 6PM
COST: $30 / 50 GUESTS
HOSTS: NATALIE NAUMANN, LIZ MORROW, AND TED PANZECA
Afraid of venturing to the Eastside? You don’t know what you are missing!
While the nights are still cool, please join us at Natalie’s fun country home
for good food, a wine tasting, and a cozy fire on her secluded backyard patio.
If the weather is wet, we’ll move indoors for a game of billiards or to her
upstairs dance hall. This is an affair you’ll most certainly want to attend!
june
HISTORIC DOVER FARM
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 6:30PM
COST: $25 / 50 GUESTS
HOSTS: STEVE MCQUILLIN, ERIC HAMMER, RICHARD SKERL,
ROB MOORE, AND BOB SFERRA and MATT WALSH
Westlake landmark and home of Steve McQuillin, Dover Farm will be the
setting for an evening of appetizers, wine and desserts. The Greek Revival
home was built in 1838 and has been designated a Historic Ohio landmark.
Steve has meticulously restored and renovated the home and planted
beautiful gardens. Steve is working to sell Dover Farm this year as he prepares to move to the historic Vermillion Institute building in Ashland County.
This event will include tours of Dover Farm as well as the new stone house
next door with the tall cupola, which is also offered for sale. Visit http://
www.howardhanna.com/property/MLS #s 3666093 & 3666050 for
additional details.
TOP OF THE CROP
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 6PM
COST: $55 / 100 GUESTS
HOSTS: SKYLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP, DAN BRENNAN, AMIE PALFFY,
BILL CROZIER, PAUL FOX, AND DOUG SOCKMAN
Venture to Ohio City’s West 25th street and the top floor of the historic
United Bank building, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the neighborhood, downtown, and Lake Erie. Enjoy a summer evening rooftop picnic
with all your favorite summertime fare prepared by Chef Steve Schimoler
from CROP Bistro. This event is hosted by the Skylight Financial Group, a
great friend and sponsor of the LGBT Center. The event has sold out every
year, so act quickly and don’t miss out on the fun!
HORSES, A ZEBRA,
AND YOUR KIDS
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 9AM–12:30PM
COST: $25 ADULT, $10 CHILD / 35 GUESTS
HOSTS: JACKIE LOWE STEVENSON, SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP SERVICES,
LLC, CARRIE BURICK, and ANNA DENDY
Join us at the beautiful Pebble Ledge Ranch in Novelty, Ohio, where you and
your family will be accompanied by a special herd of horses and a gentle
zebra. They will be your guides, along with trained facilitators, in this unique
opportunity to connect with these animals and with nature. After your time with
the herd, a delicious picnic lunch will be served and you can relax and enjoy
the serenity and beauty of the ranch. Note: The interaction with the animals
takes place on the ground — there will be no riding. This is a spectacular event
to connect with these special animals, and no horse experience is required.
Visit www.spirit-of-leadership.com.
RED ROOFTOP EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 6:30–9:30PM
COST: $150/ 40 GUESTS
HOSTS: RED RESTAURANT GROUP, CHEF JONATHAN BENNETT, CARRIE
BURICK, ANNA DENDY, TRACIE LONGPRE, NICOLE DAURIA, JOHN JONES,
KAREN MANNING, BILL PODOJIL, BOB SFERRA, and KATE WENSINK
Join us for an exclusive, private event with renowned gourmet chef Jonathan
Bennett of Red, named one of the top ten steakhouses in the country. Guests
will gather on the gorgeous rooftop of Red’s brand new downtown hot spot.
Before dinner, we will have the rare opportunity to interact with the warm,
personable Chef Bennett as he delights us with a fun, interactive cooking
demonstration. Guests will then indulge in a sit-down, full-course steak
dinner and drinks (beer and wine included). Your taste buds will be delighted.
Please note: A well-worth-it flight of stairs takes you up to the roof. Rain
date: June 27th.
july
BONFIRE & BURGERS
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 6PM
COST: $25 / 75 GUESTS
HOSTS: CAREY GIBBONS and JESSICA LeCASTRE
Enjoy a casual night around the bonfire reliving old memories with old
friends and creating new memories with new friends. There will be beer,
burgers, and plenty of marshmallows for roasting. Come enjoy a relaxing
summer evening, old-school style.
ALFRESCO FINE DINING
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 6:30PM
COST: $100 / 6 GUESTS
HOSTS: RONALD REED and VINCE LESKOSKY
Architects Ronald and Vince invite you to an intimate alfresco dining
experience. Join them at their Shaker Heights home where the evening will
begin with cocktails and a casual tour of their growing art and photography
collection featuring various national, Cleveland, and Provincetown artists.
Afterwards, enjoy a multi-course sampling of summer-grilled delights
paired with wine from their cellar. Enjoy this wonderful summer evening at
a home featured on a past Shaker Heights Landmarks tour. This event sold
out rapidly last year and had glowing reviews. So if you want to be part of
this intimate affair, act swiftly.
august
KICKIN’ IT IN THE CIRCLE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 6PM
COST: $40 / 125 GUESTS
HOSTS: JUDSON and JOHN JONES
University Circle is the place to be this summer — Travel and Leisure
magazine named Cleveland one of its “50 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN
2015”! Join us for magnificent views of our great city from the rooftop
terrace of Judson Manor, a smart living community housed in this elegant
1923 luxury residential hotel. Sip cocktails and sample scrumptious
hors d’oeuvres from the rooftop terrace and penthouse as you marvel at
stunning panoramic views of University Circle, downtown Cleveland, and
Lake Erie. Live music by The Parvin Jazz Trio that will set the tone for an
unforgettable cosmopolitan evening!
BIG BURGER BASH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 6PM
COST: $35/ 50 GUESTS
HOSTS: ERIC HAMMER, RICHARD SKERL, DAVE CLEMENTS,
JERRY DAVIS, KAREN MANNING, MARIA SHINN, AND JAMES ELLER
What better way to spend a summer evening than enjoying a cook out
at a west side lakefront home? Richard’s famous big and juicy burgers
will be featured, as well as chicken breasts, and veggie burgers. Classic
summertime side dishes and dessert will round out the menu.
GG9 REUNION SKYLINE
CRUISE & CASINO PARTY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 9PM – Midnight +
COST: $30 / 600+ GUESTS
HOSTS: LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER and THE HORSESHOE CASINO
What a week it was! Join us for this evening cruise on the Goodtime III
and celebrate the event that just a year ago changed Northeast Ohio and
so many lives forever. Start your journey by taking a photo with a few of
the Horseshoe Casino’s finest showgirls. Then board the boat where you
can sit and relax in the summer breeze or dance among friends as two
DJs spin all-cruise long. Perfect snapshot opportunities as you pass under
numerous bridges and get an up-close view of the beauty of the city as it
sparkles and glistens on the lakefront. Three decks offer many points of
view. Upon your arrival back at port, let a couple of Chippendale models
entice you to head to the Horseshoe Casino for an exclusive cruise after
party, complete with music and LGBT signature drink. Docking is behind
the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on the E.9th Street Pier. Boarding time is
9PM and we set sail at 9:30PM. Cash bar available on the boat and at the
Casino. Concession stand available on the boat.
SPLISH SPLASH AFTERNOON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 3PM
COST: $50 / 50 GUESTS
HOSTS: BILL PODOJIL, JOE SCHLESINGER, TRACIE LONGPRE,
and NICOLE DAURIA
Join us for casual fun in the sun. Explore Bill and Joe’s 11-acre Kirtland
Hills’ estate while enjoying summer inspired cocktails & cuisine. Peruse the
gardens, glide through the refreshing pool, partake in friendly lawn games,
or just pretend you are on holiday at this sun-soaked summer affair.
september
SAVE THE DATE
THE GARDEN PARTY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th
The LGBT Center’s 40th anniversary has brought
back the crowning event of the year, The Garden Party!
All taking place at a spectacular private home in Hunting Valley,
nestled next to a beautiful 17-acre lake. You do not want to miss
an elegant buffet luncheon, live music, a spectacular auction,
open bar, and much, much more. Help us celebrate 40 years of
community with sophistication and style! More details to follow.
“LATITUDE ATTITUDE”
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6PM
COST: $35 / 30 GUESTS
HOSTS: LATITUDE 41N, LAUREN WOOD, NATALIE NAUMANN,
HOLLY MAHOLM, AND DIANE DIERKER
Ascend to Latitude 41N for a private sampling of fabulous food and wine
while enjoying the quaint atmosphere. Located in Detroit Shoreway at the
edge of the blossoming Gordon Square Art District, this is a local favorite
known for its commitment to diversity in their menu and an eclectic
clientele. Experience dishes with local ingredients creatively prepared
by folks who take great PRIDE in what they do. Their attitude is their food.
For more information go to www.eatatlatitude41n.com.
october
ANGELS IN AMERICA at BW
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 7PM
COST: $40 / 20 GUESTS
HOSTS: BW DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE, FRANK A. BIANCHI,
BRYAN BOWSER, BOBBY BURIAN, JAMES BURIAN, THOMAS H. KONKOLY,
AND SCOTT PLATE
Baldwin Wallace will produce Tony Kushner’s iconic Angels in America:
Millennium Approaches about the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. The show
won the Tony Award for best play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama and is
considered by many to be “one of the most important pieces of theater to
come out of the late 20th century.” The show was turned into a miniseries
by HBO staring Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson, Patrick Wilson,
and Mary-Louise Parker breaking the record previously held by ROOTS
for the most Emmys awarded to a program in a single year. Directed by
BW’s Scott Plate, performed in the intimate Allman Theater and featuring
BW students, attendees will be treated to a compelling performance
and opportunity to meet some of the performers and artistic staff at
an exclusive dessert reception following the show.
THE 10th ANNUAL CLAM
BAKE & DANCE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 6PM
COST: $55 / 100 GUESTS
HOSTS: CHARLOTTE WELLS, MARY SCHWARZ, VALDA LEWIS, DOROTHY
MILLER, MARIA SHINN, TRACIE LONGPRE, NICOLE DAURIA, DEBBY
TENEBAUM, ANA MALDONADO, ANN DULI, AND FLO MARCINKO
Join us at the Manor Country House in Euclid to celebrate the 10th anniversary for this ever-popular event! Proceeds will support programming for
SAGE Cleveland. In 2014, the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
established an official affiliation with SAGE; Services & Advocacy for GLBT
Elders (SAGE) is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to
improving the lives of LGBT older adults. We’ll be serving homemade New
England clam chowder and broth, 1 dozen clams, fire-roasted chicken, sweet
corn, sweet potato, and dessert. Pair with wine, beer, coffee or assorted
drinks, and then dance the night away with fabulous DJ Ann Zofchak. Door
Prizes, AND — the Lusty Busty and Incredible Inseam raffle! Gotta love it!
To learn more about SAGE, visit www.sageCleveland.org.
THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN
DANCE PARTY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7PM
COST: $50 / 50 GUESTS
HOSTS: NATALIE NAUMANN, LIZ MORROW, AND TED PANZECA
Eat, drink, and be scary! So, you like to dress up, taste wine, eat, dance,
shoot pool, and cozy up by an outside fire? Do we have the event for you!
Natalie welcomes you into her spacious custom-built home in Geauga
County for her annual Halloween Costume Party, complete with a 20’ x 30’
dance hall, digital sound system and laser lighting. Costumes are encouraged (unless you’re already scary enough); you could win a prize if voted
the best! So dig up some spooky attire and get into the Halloween spirit.
The more people come, the more FUN we’ll have! Don’t miss out!
november
SAVE THE DATE
The Bourbon Street Ball
Presents
BACK TO THE 80’s
SATURDAY, november 14
ELVIS IS IN
THE KLEIST CENTER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 7PM
COST: $45 / 40 GUESTS
HOSTS: BW DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE, BW MUSIC
THEATRE PROGRAM, BW OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AFFAIRS, VICTORIA
BUSSERT, GREGORY DANIELS, SCOTT SPENCE, SWAGATA BANIK,
FRANK A. BIANCHI, BRYAN BOWSER, BOBBY BURIAN, JAMES BURIAN,
MICHELLE CLARK, AND CHRIS PASHKE
Come to see tomorrow’s Broadway stars today. Baldwin Wallace’s Department of Theatre & Dance and Music Theatre Program present the Broadway musical All Shook Up featuring the music of Elvis at the Kleist Center
in Berea. BW’s music theatre program is regularly recognized as one of the
best in the US; recent graduates have appeared in NBC’s live broadcast
of Peter Pan and on Broadway in Kinky Boots, Pippin, Les Miserables and
Matilda, to name a few. Tada! attendees will have great seats for the sureto-sell-out Saturday evening, November 21, performance of All Shook Up
featuring lots of your favorite Elvis tunes such as “Jailhouse Rock”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “C’mon Everybody”, “Love Me Tender”, “Don’t be Cruel”, and
“Can’t Help Falling in Love”, followed by an exclusive dessert reception
with the opportunity to meet some of the performers and artistic staff.
december
“DON WE NOW
OUR GAY APPAREL!”
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 6PM
COST: $60 / 60 GUESTS
HOSTS: ARNE KLEIN, TOM RAPPA, DUSTIN POORE, BOB SFERRA,
and MATT WALSH
You have never seen the halls decked like this! Please join us in a winter
wonderland of fun, food, friendship, and frenzy! Just when you thought you
have had your fill of family, comes the chance to join your real “family” and
friends at this Cleveland home. Arne, Tom, Dustin, Bob, and Matt have a
way with bringing a renewed holiday passion, just when you thought it was
winding down. Marvel at the décor as you enjoy a scrumptious buffet and
bevvies for any palate. Help us keep the holiday-spirit going strong, while
supporting a great cause!