A rolling stop

A handful of the over 400 people who attended the Friday Night Fever ’70s Roller Disco at United Skates of America in Wickliffe breeze on by, enjoying the July 16 party’s music, mood and moves.

As 1970s icon and “Soul Train” host Don Cornelius would have said, “You can bet your last money, it will be a stone gas, honey.” In this case, it was a “stone gas,” raising over $7,000 for the Cleveland LGBT Center.

The roller disco night was part of the center’s TaDa! series of fundraising events. Unlike most of the others, however, this one had over a dozen hosts, some of whom are too young to remember the 1970s the first time around. The event was also a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Cleveland LGBT Center--most definitely old enough to remember disco.

DJ Jerry Szoka and out rapper Captain Magik provided music, and Lounge Kitty emceed the costume contest. Unfortunately, drag diva Twiggy Moran was unable to attend the event, but partygoers managed to keep their chins up and their feet under them, for the most part.

For more information about the Cleveland LGBT Center, its programs or events, including more TaDa! Dinner Series soirees, go to www.lgbtcleveland.org.

--Anthony Glassman

photo by       steve  wagner