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 First Thursday Art: Robert Giard
Thursday Dec. 3rd: 6-9pm
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 The
two month (December '09 and January '10) Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq)
showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality
Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa), will feature
works from world renown photographer Robert Giard (1939-2002); the show
begins with a reception on Thursday, December 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month of December and throughout January of 2010.
Robert
Girad's subject matter for his photography is legion and includes
landscapes from his travels and home, nudes and most significantly,
portraits of noted gay and lesbian literary lights such as Edward
Albee, Allen Ginsberg, Adrienne Rich, David Leavitt and Michael
Cunningham. This
unique archive of photographic portraits of gay and lesbian writers by
the late Robert Giard is on loan from the Yale University's Beinecke
Rare Book and Manuscript Library's prestigious American Collection. And will be on display through December 2009 and January 2010. A special thanks to our presenting sponsor Club 209.
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Council Oak Mens Chorale Presents:
Some Enchanted Season Dec. 1st, 4th, & 5th : 8pm
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 Fresh sounds of celebration and traditional favorites will once again fill Trinity's beautiful sanctuary as Council Oak Mens Chorale present our 2009 holiday concert. This specially selected blend of both timeless and soon-to-be classics is sure to leave you feeling warm and festive... some might even say enchanted! The concert will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church located at 5th & Cincinnati Avenue. Tickets are $15. for more information call 748.3888 or visit counciloak.org.
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Holiday Blues
Monday, Dec, 7th :6:30pm
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During the holidays, many people
are dealing with loss. They have a deep need to grieve but everybody
around them is celebrating. Oklahomans for Equality is pleased
to announce a FREE specialized mini-workshop to help those associated
with the LGBT community dealing with bereavement.
Sometimes the holiday season
acts as a trigger for overwhelming sadness. Denise Hunter, a L.P.C.
and a grief counselor for Sojourn Care, facilitates grief workshops,
and provides grief counseling to individuals. Denise will be leading
the session which is designed to help individuals identify the common
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual reactions to grief. Denise
will cover topics dealing with stress associated with grieving and helping
you to develop a plan of action for self care during the holidays.
Please confirm your attendance
and participation by contacting Debby@okeq.org
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Sisters in Song
Saturday Dec. 12th: 7pm
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Sisters in Song presents a Holiday Concert that is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Join Sisters in Song Dec.12th, 7pm at Fellowship Congregational Church UCC. Admission is $10. |
Yule Love It
Saturday &Sunday, Dec. 12 - 13th: 10:30am - 5pm
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Join us at the Annual OPHA Yule Fair. There will be Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Books Artesian items, Food, and so much more, not to mention workshops and lectures. This is the perfect place to find all your holiday items for the Season! Admission is free. Please bring a new unwrapped toy if you can for donation to Toys for Tots!
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OkEq Fairy
Tree
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The Fairy Tree returns to Oklahomans
for Equality this holiday season! Stop by the Dennis R. Neill
Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street to select a needy recipient from
our Fairy Tree. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in
need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed
and provided for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides
social services to individuals affected by HIV and AIDS. Help
us support those in our community that are struggling to survive.
We would like the items gift wrapped and returned to the Equality Center
by December 19th.
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That's A Wrap
Nov 27-Dec 24
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PFLAG (Parents and Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is
looking for volunteers for its annual book wrapping project at Barnes
and Noble in Southroads Shopping Center November 27th through December
24th. Sign up by sending your name and contact phone number to:
pflagtulsa@yahoo.com. You will be sent a schedule from which you can
choose the time(s) you want to work.
This is a great way to
have some fun, see old friends, make new ones and even get in a little
shopping. You can get a discount on items purchased at the store
immediately before and/or after your volunteer shift. Most shifts last
two (2) hours.
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Flu Shots
December 10th
6pm to 8pm
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The Tulsa County Health Department is going to do
Flu Shots on Thursday, December 10th from 6pm to 8pm at the Equality Center.
The Seasonal Flu Shot will be available.
The H1N1 vaccine will also be available.
We need a count because supplies are limited. Please confirm you will participate with Debby@okeq.org
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| Fa La La La La Holiday Ball Saturday, December 19th, Equality Center |
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OkEq Holiday
Care Drive
Fairy Tree for
Tulsa CARES
Food Items for Parish Church of St Jerome
Toiletries for
OUR HOUSE
Pet Food and Supplies for
Friends for Friends
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MISSION:
Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq)
seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs,
alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
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