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Only one more day to get your tickets to the 30th Anniversary Equality Gala and Ann Hampton Callaway concert. You won't want to miss these two events!
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Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. |
| Ann Hampton Callaway Sunday, April 25th: 7pm
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Ann Hampton Callaway in concert Sunday, April 25th at 7pm in the
Williams Theatre, at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center benefiting
Oklahomans for Equality. The New York Times writes, "For sheer vocal
beauty, no contemporary singer matches Ms. Callaway." A Tony nominated
performer and widely considered the "champion of the Great American
Songbook" released her CD, At Last in February 2009 to unanimous rave
reviews. She received national attention from television audiences for
her song "The Nanny Named Fran" which she wrote and performed for the
CBS television comedy hit "The Nanny." Patron tickets are $60
(preferred seating, artist's reception following the performance) and
general seating is $30. If purchased before April 10, a special rate of
$25 is available if using the code OKEQ. Tickets are available at www.tulsapac.com. The Performing Arts Center Box Office or Reasor's Stores.
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| Equality Gala Celebrating 30 years! Saturday, April 24th: 7pm
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 Join Oklahomans for Equality as we celebrate 30 years at the annual Equality Gala. Saturday, April 24th, 2010, Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa Ballroom. Patron Reception begins at 6:00 pm; Gala at 7:00 pm. Special entertainment will be provided by Tony Award nominated Ann Hampton Callaway.
The event will also honor Lifetime Achievement Award-Kelly Kirby; Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award-Rabbi Charles P Sherman; Community Heroes-Karen Davis, Gay Phillips & Sue Barton; Sharon Baldwin & Mary Bishop; Volunteers of the Year-Andrew Hicks, Don Satterthwaite, and Eric Vogelpohl.
Sponsorships are still available and individual tickets for patron reception and event are $130 for OkEq members, $140 non members and event only tickets are $90 for members and $100 for non members. Tickets can be purchased via www.okeq.org, at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, or by phone 743-4297 during Equality Center operating hours. |
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Census Partner
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Oklahomans for Equality will be a 2010 Census Partner. We have
formally pledged our commitment to share the 2010 Census message and
mobilize our LGBT community in support of the Census Bureau's goal of
achieving a complete count.
The 2010 Census in the United
States will count gay married couples for the first time in US
history. The questionnaire format will remain unchanged, offering the
choice of "husband or wife" and "unmarried partner" to describe a
household relationship. Same Sex couples may check married couple or
unmarried partner to identify their relationship. Oklahomans for
Equality is also pleased that the Census Bureau is encouraging
Transgendered individuals to self identify on their forms.
By law the census ensures confidentiality.
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OkEq Is Pleased To Announce
3 New Programs For April.
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The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is launching day time programing for those who are retired or free during the day. OkEq will be establishing a SAGE chapter (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) which is a national program geared toward individuals over 50. Each Tuesday the Center will open at 10 am for Coffee and Bagels followed by a computer class taught by Don Satterthwaite at 11:00 am in the Cyber Center. Lunch will be provided at noon for a donation. At 1 pm a book Study on classical gay authors such Edward Albee, Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, Armistead Maupin.
Quit Smoking Cessations Program. $25.00 fee for course materials. Class Schedule to be determined by participants. Instructor Brad Sullivan. Contact Debby@okeq.org to register for this program.
Within Our Reach Relationship Workshop
Free six-week series. Learning how to work as a team to build the foundation for a strong relationship, practice communication and problem solving skills, explore the importance of fun and friendship, and discover the power of your identity as a couple. Family & Children's Services brings this free program to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Free Dinner and child care provided. You must register for this program by contacting Debby@okeq.org
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Dining Out For Life
Thursday, April 29th
| Thursday, April 29th marks the one-day fundraiser where nearly 3,000 restaurants in over fifty cities across the U.S. and Canada participate by donating a generous percentage of proceeds from the day's meals to a local AIDS service organization. Money raised in Tulsa stays in Tulsa and benefits H.O.P.E.! Agency programs include prevention education about HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and other infections, the only statewide 24-hour HIV/STD hotline, and the only free, anonymous testing and counseling facility in northeastern Oklahoma. To learn more about H.O.P.E. please visit www.hopetesting.org, to learn more about Dining Out for Life and see a complete list of participating restaurants, please visit www.diningoutforlife.com or call 918-749-8378.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, being a participating restaurant, or would like more information about dining out on April 29th, please contact Malisa Pierce at 918-749-8378.
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Lets Party
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 WOW! Thinking about having a birthday party, special event,
wedding ceremony, or company party? The OKEQ Event Center is becoming a
popular venue for hosting fantastic parties in a downtown setting. The
downtown scene is buzzing in the East Village with the addition of the
new Driller stadium and the many restaurants and bars in the Blue Dome
district. There are lots of amenities offered when you lease the OKEQ
event center that include a catering kitchen, private bathrooms, dance
floor lighting and sound system. Want to learn more? Contact EventCenter@okeq.org
for details and rates and ask about the OKEQ member discount. LET'S
PARTY!
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Lambda League Summer Bowling
Monday, May 17th: 7pm |
 Lambda League Summer Bowling Starts May 17th and goes through August 9th 7pm each Monday with Memorial Day Off at Andy B's Riverlanes (8711 South Lewis Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137) The Summer league is open to anyone. Friends are welcome. It's a great way to make friends and have fun. Cost is $14.00 each Monday and a one time summer league membership Fee of $20.00 For more information call 918-637-0889; or email: bubuinok@yahoo.comor beads4me@cox.net. |
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Pride Planning meeting
Every Thursday
6:30 pm
OkEq Board of Directors and Advisors meeting
May 20th
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| Grieving Well |
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Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death
2nd and 4th Mondays
6pm to 7:30 pm by
Denise Hunter
with Sojourn Care Hospice |
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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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