Stonewall Columbus will produce two short plays on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Center on High. Auditions are being held to cast two male actors, 18-35, for the ten minute play “Band Fags! This is the first Stoney Shorts Festival produced by Stonewall Columbus and is in conjunction with June Gallery Hop and the “SWC South Beach Party. The event will feature a new space for the visual and performing arts called Studio One. The creation of this festival begins the organization’s long term commitment to the arts in Columbus and also serves as the kick off to Pride Month. “Band Fags!” is being produced in tandem with another ten minute play “The Business.” The rehearsal period will be short and not too demanding for the actors.

If you are interested in auditioning for the roles, AUDITIONS WILL BE THURSDAY, MAY 3 and May 10, 2007 AT 7 PM at The Center on High, Stonewall Columbus (1160 N. High Street/ the corner of Fourth and High Street in the heart of the Short North). Please reply to this post to arrange a time for audition. We will be reading from the script. There is no pay for this engagement but promotional items will be available for the actors. Please call Lori at 203-2419 or email to L78Can@aol.com for an audition time.

The GLBT Census of Central Ohio is drawing to a close on April 15, 2007. The preliminary results, while good, suggest there are more people to be reached and more people to be encouraged to complete the survey. Time is running out. Take the short form or take the long form, just make sure you are counted.

Go to www.glbtcensus.com, because “Everyone Counts!”

For more info, call the United Way of Central Ohio at 227-2765.

The Center on High has a new social club, Columbus’ Brutha to Brutha (African American Men’s Social Group)

This is a social club for gay men who seek to develop friendships through involvement in social, educational and recreational experiences. Facilitated by Ric McDaniel this group meets at the center on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7pm. Brutha to Brutha will host a Spring Barbecue and Social Saturday May 5th 4-8pm Contact Ric McDaniel at ric_jae@hotmail.com to receive more details.

On the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, April 18, Stonewall Columbus is partnering with Club Touch in the Brewery District for a happy hour event. One of the goals of Stonewall Columbus is to reach out and get to know more people in the community. Thanks to the generosity of club owners, Tina Valentine and Darnell Cole, SWC is able to offer a social gathering at Club Touch every third wednesday of the month. SWC staff, board and volunteers will be on hand to talk about the Center on High and the many programs and services that are offered. So join us for music, dancing, appetizers, drink specials and lots of fun at Touch, (formerly Barrister Hall) 560 S. High St. Cols, Oh 43215, 614.628.4400