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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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Orchestra For Equality
Saturday, May 1st: 7pm
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The Tulsa Unity Strings Orchestra will have a free concert this Saturday May 1st at 7 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Students of Classical Music come together to create beautiful sounds and develop supportive relationships among the gay community and straight community.. |
Equality Concert
Tuesday, May 11th : 7:30pm
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Transgender songwriter Namoli
Brennet is coming to Tulsa. Her newly released "Black
Crow" CD is already receiving heavy airplay on indie radio. It's
a folky tour-de-force that showcases Brennet's gritty vocals and uncanny
ability to play nearly anything she picks up, from slide guitar and
mandolin to piano and banjo. Namoli has been nominated for 8 Outmusic
Awards and was just voted Tucson's best performing artist. Her
not-to-be-missed
live shows are an entertaining mix of her sublime musicianship and
quirky
humor. Tickets are just $10 and doors open at 6 pm with a pre concert Q & A session with
Namoli. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill
Equality Center located at 621 E 4th Street in downtown Tulsa.
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First Thursday Art Opening
Thursday, May 6th: 6pm
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 The May 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 the Artistic Nude Photography of Matt Johnson; the show begins with a reception on Thursday, May 6th from 6-9pm and continues throughout the month of May.
Oklahoman Matt Johnson, owner of Johnson Studios, specializes in Artistic Nude Photography and is based in Tulsa. Matt has always had a deep appreciation for the human form. He began his art expression in the color pencil medium sketching in the pin-up type format in his teen years. Matt is a neon bender by trade for a commercial sign company. He has been married to his wife Denise since 1987 and they have three wonderful children. In 2006 his artistic will drew him to the camera. Since then he has been creating nude art using the lens of a camera and his imagination through the editing process. After developing a diverse portfolio Matt's work was accepted into galleries in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He was the featured artist in two different Eureka Springs gallery shows in 2009. Matt is beginning to show his work in his home town of Tulsa and is scheduled for two separate gallery shows in the upcoming months. |
Spring HIV Retreat
Friday May 14-16th
| Community of Hope is hosting their annual Spring HIV Retreat from May 14 -16. The cost is on a sliding fee scale of $0-$75 (pay what you can) and includes program costs, accommodations and all meals (no-cost round-trip transportation is available). The theme for this retreat is "Relaxation and Networking" and participants will engage in various activities designed to learn relaxation techniques, as well as the chance to network with other people on a similar journey. We will even have a licensed massage therapist (and some CMT students) available for free all weekend! The retreat is open to all HIV+ people, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. HIV- partners are also welcome. (The retreat is made possible by a grant from the George Kaiser Family Fund.) Space is limited, so please sign up early. For questions or an enrollment form, contact Community of Hope at admin@cohope.com or 918-747-6300.
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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. |
Tulsa Pride 2010 Interfaith Service
Sunday, May 23rd: 3pm
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The 2010 Interfaith Service will be hosted by Diversity Christian Fellowship on Sunday May 23rd at 3:00 pm. The congregation is located at 637 South 131st East Avenue.
Clergy and Spiritual leaders from Tulsa's affirming and inclusive Faith communities and several choirs and ensembles participate in this annual event. Oklahomans for Equality Organizer Randy Lewis has added a memorial video tribute this year to honor those who have died since June 2009. If you have lost a loved one and would like them included in this presentation, please email Debby@okeq.org a digital picture of your loved one with their name. The highlight of the Interfaith Service is the blessing of Pride Flag. Please join the LGBT community as we celebrate the spiritual diversity of Tulsa.
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More Color 2010
Thursday May 27th - June 5th
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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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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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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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