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Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. |
The SSRA's
Turnabout show
Friday, Feb. 5th at 10pm at Club Maverick
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All
proceeds go to the Rodeo Fund to help bring the gay rodeo back to
Tulsa! So come out for some fun entertainment! We also have 2
outstanding special guest...Miss Tabitha Taylor and Miss Tamia St.
James! The Current SSRA Royalty will be performing as
well...Constance Monroe (Miss SSRA 2010) will be performing as a boy
and Daniel Stubblefield (Mr. SSRA 2010) will be in drag! You'll also
see the President of SSRA Mr. Tim Dickmann sporting heels and a
dress! So come out and enjoy a fantastic show!
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Tulsa Metro Softball League's
Spring 2010 Season Starting |
Tuesday Feb 9, 7PM at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center  TMSL Coach and Manager meeting for returning coaches/managers and those interested in coaching/forming a new team.
March 14 & 20
TMSL Spring Clinics , Hicks Park, 3443 S. Mingo Rd, Tulsa-We may only have 1 spring clinic. The Spring Clinics are for new players looking for a team
and returning players who want to change teams. Team Coaches will be
present to scout the local talent and to recruit!
April 11
Opening Day 2010-Tentative
If you don't want to play you can still come out the games and be part of the TMSL Spring 2010 Season! Check TulsaMetroSoftball.com for final conformation of dates and times for the spring clinics and opening day! You can also follow us on Facebook, just search for Tulsa Metro Softball League. |
To Age or Not To Age
Thursday, Feb. 11th: 5:30pm
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How subjective is age? Documentary Filmmaker Robert Pappas examines stopping the aging process in his new film "To Age or Not to Age." The film will show one night only at the Circle Cinema on Thursday February 11th at 5:30pm. The film and following panel discussion will be simulcasting LIVE from the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre in New York City. Audiences nationwide will be able to ask questions via Twitter. For more information, visit circlecinema.com, or call 592-FILM, that's 592-3456. Learn more about the film at toageornottoage.com. |
Book Signing
Saturday, February 13th; 6 pm
Wellness Room
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 Emma Spotted Bear began writing
at a young age, and has used it as a way to heal, grow and live. Emma
grew up on Crow agency reservation south of Billings Montana. At the
age of six, her family moved to Oklahoma, where she continued her writing.
Emma still lives in Oklahoma with her three children. After 25 years
of writing, she has compiled some of her poetry and contemplations into
this her first book. Passionate Life was released on December 1, 2009
and is available for purchase through Authorhouse.com, as well as amazon.com
and barnesandnoble.com. We
are pleased to announce a Book signing and reading to be held at the
Dennis R. Neill Equality center on Saturday evening February 13th, 2010
at 6 pm in the Wellness Room
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Wild Hearts Weekend
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Friday, February 12th: 7pm to 9 pm
Relationship Recognition Reception
Great Hall of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
Lecture series by Tulsa's top legal and financial professionals with expert advice on how to protect your relationships legally and financially.
Reception to honor those couples who have codified and solemnized their relationships out of state through officially state recognized marriages and civil union contracts
Saturday, February 13th: 7pm to 11pm
Wild Hearts Ball 10th Anniversary
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
Music by DJ Zeke with video graphics set to the best mobile light
show in town
Party Pics with Cupid by Steven Michael Hall Photography
Party appetizers and desserts
Cash Bar
Raffles and door prizes
Sunday, February 14th: serving from 11am to 2pm
Brunch and Blessings 4th Anniversary
$10 admission for Brunch and Mimosas
Inspirational Entertainment provided by Tulsa's top musical artists and choirs. Drop in Brunch but please make your reservations with Debby@okeq.org
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| Blue Dome Mardi Gras Parade
Tuesday, Feb. 16th: 6:30pm
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 Join OkEq as we co sponsor the Blue Dome Mardi Gras Parade located at 1st Street and Greendwood. The Parade will kick off around 6:30 and OkEq will have a float to mark the occasion.
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Call For Nominations!
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Oklahomans
for Equality recognizes individuals who have made an impact on the
cause for LGBT community. These awards will be presented at the
annual Equality Gala celebrating our 30th Anniversary on April 24,
2010, Tulsa Convention Center Ballroom. The following awards are
presented:
Lifetime Achievement Award-recognizes a lifetime
dedication to the cause of equality for LGBT in Oklahoma. Past
recipients include Nancy McDonald, Dennis Neill and Charles Faudree.
This award is not always presented annually.
Community Heroes
recognize those individuals and groups who have represented or served
our community in the previous year. Many of these heroes have "taken
a bullet" for our cause. Past recipients include Council Oak Men's
Chorale, Jim Roth, Carol Crawford, and Kelly Carter.
The
Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion is presented to a faith
leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBT community
in our local congregations. Past winners include Leslie Penrose and
Richard Ziglar.
If you would like to nominate an individual
or group for one of the awards, please contact Paul Allen,
pallen210@gmail.com or check www.okeq.org for a nomination form.
Deadline is February 15, 2010.
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Dining Out With OkEq Pride Thursday, Feb 25th: 5-10 pm |
 Oklahomans for Equality wants you and your family and friends to
eat dinner at Joe Momma's Pizza on Thursday, February 25th between 5 pm
and 10 pm. OkEq will get 25% of the proceeds for the night. Joe
Momma's is located at 112 South Elgin Avenue in downtown Tulsa,
Oklahoma 74120. (918)794-6563 |
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR THE
DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER
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In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been cancelled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories.
Please contact the equality center by calling: 918-743-4297 (GAYS)
Also you can check the OkEq website: WWW.OKEQ.ORG
Toby Jenkins, President of Oklahomans for Equality will contact the local media so that we can be included in the posted weather related closings and we will also post it on Facebook.
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Equality Center Gallery
First Thursdays Art Gallery Opening Reception
Thursday February 4th 6 to 9
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Robb Conover's art is influenced by some of the World's greatest POP
Artists, Watercolorists, Realist and Sculptors plus Film as an art
media. His work is driven by a method to his madness; he works out a
calculated plan to arrange expression and soul into all forms that end
up on his canvas. After studying in New York, Los Angeles and Phoenix,
Robb states "there are no accidental meetings, not even in art. There's
a reason for every inch of paint that you see on my canvas. If we are
to understand art as an experience we cannot fear what the artist
brings back with him from his journeys to other planes and planets".
Robb's art will be on display through February 2010.
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| Board of Directors and Advisors Monthly Meeting |
Thursday
February 18th
at 7:00 pm
Events Room
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Health Clinic for the uninsured
Dr. Jeremiah Rutherford
6 pm to 9 pm
Each Thursday
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
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Live Free!
Coming Out
Workshop |
Tuesdays, 7 pm.
ComingOut@OKEq.org
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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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