What a lovely evening we had at this past First Wednesday. The nice breezes were welcomed by the many shoppers on the street. Buli Cafe exhibited the 50 artworks from the 50 artists at their 50/50/50 Art Event.

 

The lucky winner of the concert tickets drawn from all those that signed up for our new Oak Lawn Newsletter was Sue Pirtle of Dallas. Enjoy the concert, Sue!

 

Mark your calendars.... the next First Wednesday on Cedar Springs will be held on July 2.
 

More details and continuous updates can be found online. 
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"The hottest ticket in town... taking the cabaret world by storm." -New York Times

 

"One of the more uniquely original (and thoroughly fun and entertaining) acts we have encountered in years... rich four-part harmony... hilarious... this is one act that should not be missed, either in person or on CD." -Billboard Magazine

 

America's favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet. Be sure and catch this 'one night only' experience benefitting the Turtle Creek Chorale. Tickets are $25 to $50 and can be obtained by calling Turtle Creek Chorale at 214-526-3214.

Details and reviews online:
The Kinsey Sicks web site

 

 

This is the 3rd year of MetroBall and is the primary fundraising event of GDMAF. Monies raised goes to support five North Texas HIV/AIDS agencies by providing monies for emergency needs. GDMAF will assist over 150 people and distribute over $50,000 in 2008. The event will include the aerial artistry of Neal Everett along with DJ "Frankie Ice".

 

Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door, available online and at Skivvies on Cedar Springs. VIP packages are available with exclusive access to private VIP room, reserved parking and light appetizers proved by Hector's on Henderson. Raffle Tickets are also available for $5 each or 3 for $10 with a chance to win a 37" HDTV Flatscreen TV.

 

For more information on GDMAF, volunteering opportunities and future events please go to GDMAF web site.

GDMAF web site & Event Tickets
 

 

The 2008 Voice of Pride Competition is coordinated by the Dallas Tavern Guild in conjunction with our June Pride Month Celebration and will consist of several Preliminary Competitions around the community and will begin in early June and continue through the end of the month. The competition will continue with 2 Elimination Rounds where the preliminary winners will be narrowed to a total of twenty-four (24). Those twenty-four (24) will compete at the Semi-final Competition where judges will select the top 12 to compete at the Final Night. The winner will win a cash prize of $3,000,and will ride in the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade and perform at the Festival in Lee Park on September 16th, 2007. This year the winner will also receive two (2) round-trip tickets anywhere in the world that Delta Airlines flies.

 

The preliminary competition began on June 4th and will continue thru June 29th. The contests can be found this week at: (Sun) Pekers, (Mon) Mickey's, (Tues) Havana, (Wed) The Rose Room and (Thurs) Buddies II. Comeplete information include schedules can be found online at DTG/Pride Parade web site.

 

Voice of Pride 2008 / DTG web site 

 

Join us in the Austin Ballroom (Second Floor) at the Launch Party to hear exciting announcements about this years' program "Stories Untold, Let Your Life Speak" and a new and improved ticket sales process. obtain table captain information, learn about sponsorship opportunities, and meet our 2008 local beneficiaries. Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar. Complimentary Self Parking (Conference Center Garage).

 

Ticket Sales and Table Captain Happy Hour is September 9, 2008. The 2008 Black Tie Dinner is November 22, 2008.
For more information, visit the website

Gaybingo is every third Saturday (except December) in The Rose Room at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs, Dallas 75219 -- in the heart of Oak Lawn. Doors open at 5PM. Games start at 6PM. Pre-sold tickets get first entry when the doors open. You must be 21+ to attend to Gaybingo. The them for June 21 Gaybingo is "I Do" - Best Men and Bridesmaids beware, here comes the bride! PLEASE NOTE - JUNE GAYBINGO STARTS ONE HOUR EARLY - DOORS OPEN 4PM - GAMES BEGIN 5PM
 

June 22, 25 & 26
8:00 pm nightly
Meryerson Symphony Center
 

Take a walk down memory lane and relive the Golden Age of Radio as the Turtle Creek Chorale presents favorite tunes from the early part of the 20th century. "On the Air!" will transmit enthusiasm on every channel, spinning the clock back to the days of The Andrews Sisters, The Mills Brothers and The Lone Ranger. The Meyerson Symphony Center becomes your living room for the evening as the men of the Turtle Creek Chorale, joined by Dallas favorites, Denise Lee and Danny Ray, take you back to the youngest days of the Greatest Generation.

 

Call today for tickets at 877-SING-TCC, or purchase online. WRR Classical 101.1FM broadcasts live from the lobby on the 22nd.
 

 

You might wait until after  July 29 to shop. May 2008 Consumer Reports has tests of many new refrigerators. Here's the key point they report: those built after April 28, 2008 must be 20% more efficient than the current federal standard. TXU, Reliant and (according to the Oncor Recycling Program Operator) an estimated 50 total Electric Service Providers use Oncor Electric Delivery. They are participating in the The Great Texas Refrigerator Roundup. Get a $50 REWARD when you let them round up your old working refrigerator or freezer.

 

Save Energy, protect the environment, and get a $50 reward from Oncor. Make sure the products and chemicals in the refrigerator are properly disposed of by letting Oncor properly recycle.

 

If you are a residential customer in Oncor's service area and qualify for the program, here's how to lasso up some savings.

1. Have your electric bill in hand.

2. Call 1-866-472-9376

3. Give the call center agent your ESI ID number.

4. Schedule a convenient appliance pickup appointment.

 

See the website or call for the requirements.