| Friday, February 13, 2009 |
 |
|
Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Feb. 13
Greetings!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
If you are still shopping around for a Valentine's gift, click here for a listing of merchant's on the Cedar Sprngs strip. Many retailers have ramped up their sale offerings thru the weekend.
And, if it's just not convenient to go to your local florist and order those dozen roses, then you can click here and send flowers from 1-800-Flowers.com. Order today (Friday) for Saturday delivery.
Are you planning a special outing for that special someone? Here are some events happening this weekend you may want to consider:
Turtle Creek Chorale's "Music, Food, Love" - infoTheatre Three's "I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change" - infoDTC's "In The Beginning" - infoDallas Music Hall "La Boheme" - infoMajestic Theatre "Swan Lake" - infoDMA King Tut Exhibit - infoKD Studio's "The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife" - infoAAC (Sat) "Stars On Ice" - infoAAC (Fri) Stars Hockey vs. Vancouver - info
----------
NATIONAL FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY
In honor of Valentine's weekend, gay rights groups across the country observed National Freedom to Marry Day. A local couple had a marriage ceremony in downtown Dallas at the Records Building yesterday afternoon.
----------
(This picture was so good from last week, we decided to run it again being that it is so appropriate for this week. This 'Cupid" was found serving up some delicious libations at Tapelenders during the February First Wednesday event) --- --- --- If you have any events or community news you would like to include in future newsletters, please send us an email with all the info Email Oak Lawn Newsletter here |
FLU UPDATE 
Dallas County
Local reports are the flu is expected to spike around the Metroplex in two weeks.
If you would like to get a flu shot, the Dallas County Health Department is now offering FREE flu shots at their 2377 North Stemmons office (room #141). You can call the DCHD at (214) 819-2163 for more information or hours. | |
TEDDY BEAR AUCTION 
Saturday, Feb. 14
6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Round Up Saloon and the Dallas Bears presents the Charity Teddy Bear Auction on Saturday, Feb. 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Decorated and Unique Teddy Bears donated by Community Vendors, Clubs and Organizations will be auctioned off to the highest bidders to raise money for the TBRU 14 beneficiaries which include Youth First Texas, AIDS Interfaith Network and AIDS Services of Texas. (Round Up Saloon, 3912 Cedar Springs Rd.)
|
MUSIC, FOOD, LOVE
Presented by the Turtle Creek Chorale 
Saturday, Feb. 14
Sunday, Feb. 15
Music Be The Food of Love with Special guest, Stephan Pyles and Paul J. Williams as the Maitre D' with Dr. Jonathan Palant, Artistic Director. February 14, 2009 - 2:00 pm, February 15, 2009 - 8:00 pm at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Treat your sweetheart to the luscious sounds of the TCC as we perform favorite love songs from all generations. Then, let it sizzle as we transform the Meyerson into Chef Stephan Pyles' personal kitchen. See Chef Pyles work his culinary magic live on stage! Learn new recipes-ones the TCC will spice up with a song. Smell the cuisine as it's cooked-flavored, of course, by the sound of the TCC.
Tickets $20 - $65.
Complete information online
|
2009 MISS PEKERS CONTEST
DONNA MILLER BENEFIT 
Sunday, Feb. 15th
8:00 pm
Please join Frank and Ron and the Pekers team for "2009 Miss Pekers Contest" hosted by Mackenzie Storm on February 15th at 8:00pm to raise funds that will help Donna to meet her living and medical expenses during her recovery. Donna Miller has been active in the LGBT community in Dallas for over 13 years, and has directly worked in HIV/AIDS through AIDS Interfaith Network (AIN) for over 7 years of that time. For the past 2 years she has been cooking and serving clients in the meals program of the Daire Center at AIN. Although Donna will be receiving some disability benefits through AIN, they will not be enough to offset her living expenses and rising medical costs-Donna needs our help. Pekers Bar 2615 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 200 www.pekersbar.comwww.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org
|
AUDREY's LOVE IS IN THE AIR SHOW 
Sunday, Feb. 15
8:00 pm
The "United Court of the Lone Star Empire" present " AUDREY's LOVE is in the AIR SHOW" at the Dallas Eagle, 2515 Inwood Rd. featuring Audrey Dumae Schwarts &
"A Requiem of Amore"; to benefit 'Youth First Texas' funding programs. With a
Special Raffle of Sweets for your Sweetie !
|
CARNIVALE IV 
Saturday, Feb. 21
It's the Fourth Annual Mardi-Gras Party with fun & surprises at JR's, Sue Ellen's, TMC, S4 and The Rose Room. Station 4 is proud to welcome Sandra Bernhard for one exclusive performance in the Rose Room at midnight. $20 Rose Room general admission includes S4 cover and the 11pm supershow by our Rose Room cast!
Drink specials, performances, art, fun and surprises at all clubs. Benefiting AIDS Arms and Resource Center of Dallas.
| |
|
|
|
Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Shadow is a Domestic Short Hair female that is not spayed. She is about 1-2 years old weighing in at 7 lbs. Her color is blue and reason for surrender: found as a stray.
Shadow is very sweet and friendly. She is lovable and easy going.
If you can adopt Shadow and give her a good home, please contact the DFW Humane Society at 972-253-3333, or check out one of the many other pets that need a home by visiting their web site.
"Put a Paw Print in Your Heart"
| |
