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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, April 25
Greetings!
The Oak Lawn Newsletter will now be arriving in your inbox weekly... every Friday. We have so much happening in Oak Lawn, and it will be nice to know how to plan our weekends and upcoming week. If you have a community event that you would like to submit, please drop us an email at:
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'Studio 54' benefit for Legacy Counseling 
Saturday, April 26 - 10:30 pm
A Return to Decadence - STUDIO 54 Celebration at ILLUSION'S Nightclub. Presented by Montana Reed, this night will surely be one to remember. The bar will be transformed into a full-on disco reminiscent of Studio 54 itself! Some of the best entertainers in town will be performing disco hits that we all know and love (or love to hate)! And don't think you're safe just because you're going to be watching the show.. Disco attire is encouraged for everyone! We'll have great drink specials, and all of the proceeds will benefit Legacy! Catch the disco fever and never look back! STUDIO 54 Celebration will be held at ILLUSION'S Nightclub, 4100 Maple Ave. at the corner of Throckmorton
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PET-A-PALOOZA 
Sunday, April 27 - Noon to 6pm
LEE PARK MIX 102.9, 106.1 KISS-FM, and PRIDE RADIO have teamed up with one of the city's favorite pooch destinations, Lee Park, to create a pet fair featuring pet products, food, services, crafts and entertainment for pets and their proud owners!
- SPCA of Texas Offsite Adoptions and Microchip Clinic
- SPCA of Texas Educational Seminars on Pet Ownership, Training and Animal Welfare Topics
- Guest host Tony Zazza from The Morning Mix
- Pet-A-Palooza Stage with a DJ spinning tunes to make you howl!
- Agility and Performance Demonstrations
- Food and Drink Booths
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Miss DIVA 2008 
Sunday, April 27
ROUND UP SALOON - 8:30 pm
3912 Cedar Springs Rd.
It's the annual Miss DIVA contest. This year, the Summer Clearance Modeling Agency presents 'Make Me A SuperModel.' Four contestants vie for the 2008 crown. Performances by Summer Clearance (Miss DIVA 2007) and hosted by Nelda Pickens. Doors open at 8:00 pm. Suggested donation: $5. Benefiting Dallas Resource Center Food Pantry. www.divadallas.org
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CAPE! Comic & Pop-Culture Expo 
Saturday, May 3 - 10 am to 3 pm
Craddock Park CAPE! Comic and Pop-Culture Expo. 10 am - 6 pm. A FREE comic book day event at Craddock Park, 3300 Hawthorne Ave. (Lemmon Ave. near the Tollway). The worlds largest Free Comic Book Day event. This comic expo includes more than 80 comic book writers and artists for a free afternoon in the park. Seven thousand free comics, packets for teachers and a huge comic quarter sale. Activities include 'La Reunion workshop panel' at 11 am, 'How to make web comics' panel at 2 pm and a Super Heroes costume contest at 4 pm. Other weekend events include a Live Art Show on May 2nd at St. Pete's Dancing Marlin on Commerce St. and a Big Gay Brunch on May 4th at Frida's on Cedar Springs Rd. Complete information online. CAPE! Day website
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One Night In Bangkok
Benefit for Turtle Creek Chorale
Saturday, May 3 - 10 pm to 4 am Promoter Dannee Phann in conjunction with The Brick Dallas are pleased to announce the 2nd annual "One Night in Bangkok" circuit party-style event to benefit the Turtle Creek Chorale at The Brick, 4117 Maple Ave., 10 pm - 4 am. DJ Brian Macomson. Tickets for the Saturday night event will be $20 in advance and $30 at the door, with all proceeds of ticket sales going to the Turtle Creek Chorale. Last year, the function raised $10,000.00. A Friday night VIP and Host Party (May 2) will be held at Mickey's, 3851 Cedar Springs Rd., 9 pm - 2 am. DJ Bryan Hamric. Hosts can pick up their Host Packets and party-goers can purchase advance tickets for Saturday night. On Sunday morning (May 4), The Club at 2616 Swiss Avenue will sponsor an "After-Party" with DJ Paul Kraft unti 8 am. Special event pricing will be in effect and all are invited to continue the festivities. Advance tickets can be purchased online or at the following retail outlets: Outlines, 3906 Cedar Springs Rd.; Skivvies, 4001 Cedar Springs Rd., #C; Tapelenders, 3926 Cedar Springs Rd.; and Mickey's, 3851 Cedar Springs Rd. (Friday, May 2 only).
Complete information on all the events online.
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| First Wednesday
On Cedar Springs 
Next event:
Wed., May 7 - 6 pm to 10 pm The Cedar Springs Merchant's Association next First Wednesday event is coming up on Wednesday, May 7. This monthly event has turned into a huge success. Shop, dine and play all along Cedar Springs for deep merchant discounts, 'freebies', entertainment, great food and lots of fun. The night-time event will be from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check out the web site for complete details.
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| The Women's Chorus of Dallas
The Women's Chorus of Dallas will be performing "Heart Lights" live on Saturday, May 10 at 4PM at Northaven United Methodist Church.
Treat Mom and other special women in your life to an intimate, heart warming performance honoring the women who light our paths. This is one performance that will be most memorable when shared with the special women we all have in our lives whether it be a mother, sister, grandmother, daughter or best friend. Song selections will include "In My Grandmother's Garden", "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "Sisters", "Wind Beneath My Wings" and"You Raise Me Up".
The Women's Chorus of Dallas will be also welcome special guests, MosaicSong, under the direction of Dana Lobaugh, Director and the college bound recipient of the John Thomas Scholarship.
Single concert tickets are now on sale and begin at $10 for seniors/students with adult tickets ranging from $15-$25. A dessert reception will follow in the Atrium.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas offers women the opportunity to sing classical choral repertoire along with popular music. The Women's Chorus of Dallas is comprised of over 70 singers who perform three Season Concerts and over 20 outreach performances each year. The chorus performs in support of and raises funds for Breast Cancer and AIDS awareness, Domestic Violence Shelters, and many other worthwhile causes.
For more information on event tickets, concert performances or membership in this volunteer chorus, call 214-520-7828
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