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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Apr. 10
Greetings!
HAPPY EASTER / HAPPY PASSOVER
Easter in Lee Park - Sunday, April 12
Round up the family, kids, blankets and bonnets for an entertaining afternoon of music and picnic lunches! Celebrating its 24th anniversary, Turtle Creek Association presents Easter in the Park featuring the hilarious Pooch Parade and Costume Contest at 1 p.m., followed by a live concert of light classics and pop favorites by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. with the Pooch Parade registration and lasts until 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Guests are invited to bring picnic lunches or may purchase a wide variety of "State-Fair-type" foods, such as corn dogs and funnel cakes at the venue. The entire event benefits beautification projects in the Turtle Creek corridor. Registration begins at 11 a.m. for the Pooch Parade and Costume Contest, which costs $10 per dog per category: "Best Big Dog," "Best Little Dog," "Best Dressed Dog" and "Best Owner/Pet Look-A-Like Dog." The festivities officially kick off at 12:45 p.m. with the "Parade of Adoptable Dogs."
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NEW SMOKING BAN NOW IN EFFECT 
Beginning today, the new Dallas City ordinance goes into effect banning smoking in bars and pool halls as well as most workplaces. Smoking is also prohibited within 15 feet of a workplace entrance, except for those spaces leading to an outdoor deck or patio.
Many bars in the Oak Lawn area are trying their best to accommodate smokers by remodeling certain areas of the clubs, or opening up new patio areas. Be aware of the ban and light up only where permitted. |
MAKEUP AND MAYHEM
*CALL FOR ARTISTS & ART DONATIONS*
SAVE THE DATE 05.23.09 
Thursday, Apr. 21
Donations Due
OPEN CALL to All Artists! THE MAKEUP AND MAYHEM LIVE ART AUCTION is coming up fast and we are asking you to donate ART to help us raise funds to bring out people of all ages, races, and orientation to stand together as one community to call out for Equality!
Starting bid for all pieces is $25 and participating artists will receive a tax receipt from Makeup and Mayhem for their donation (you may base that on the value of your piece ... not the amount that it goes for!) Proceeds from the event benefit the Million Gay March of Texas, which will be held June 28, 2009 at Lee Park.
The exhibition is open to all artists, all ages, working and living in U.S. & the rest of the world. Work must be original and executed within the past three years. To participate, please send an email to mayhemandmadness09@gmail.com
Important Dates
Thursday, April 21 - Donations Due / Art Drop
Rorschach Gallery 7-9pm
518 W. Davis St. in the Artisan's Collective building, Suite 6
Saturday, May 23 - MAKEUP AND MAYHEM LIVE AUCTION
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| ART FOR PEACE & JUSTICE
ART EXHIBITION  Thru April 10
Art for Peace and Justice presents a Collector's Art Exhibition. "Eric Trich: omg!" to showcase the early work of an extraordinary young artist. Ongoing thru Arpil 10th at the Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Rd.
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TGRA - QUEEN OF THE CLOSET
Saturday, Apr. 11
8:00 pm
The Annual state meeting of TGRA happens this weekend at Resource Center Dallas, and on Saturday night - it's the "QUEEN OF THE CLOSET" Contest at Dallas Illusions, Maple @ Throckmorton.
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UNITED COURT of the
LONE STAR EMPIRE SHOW 
Sunday, Apr. 12
8:00 pm
Join Jeff Germany; 'CPR XXXIV' & Mr. Charity America 2009, and the 'UCLSE' at 8pm for this 'Legacy Founders Cottage" fund rasing show at the Dallas Eagle, 2515 Inwood Rd., #107.
Starts with 7:00pm BUFFET !...Featuring D'Aundra Dennay, Sable Alexander, Momma, Lips LaRue, Linze Sorell, The Fort Worth Trio and many more talent. 7:00pm BUFFETT / 8:00pm SHOW !
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SUE ELLEN'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY 
Friday, April 17
Friday (17th) will mark the anniversary of Sue Ellen's being in their new location for one year. The party will feature live music with Kari K at 9 pm and Leah Marr at 11:30 pm. Drink specials will be offered all night.
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TAILGATE COOKOUT &
DRAG RACE FUND RAISER 
Saturday, Apr. 18
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Ireaka Leather and the Dallas Independent Volleyball Association presents the2nd Annual Tailgate Cookout & Drag Race Fund Raiser from 3:0 pm to 7:00 pm at Alexandre's, 4028 Cedar Springs Road. All proceeds benefit the Legacy Founder's Cottage.
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TOAST TO LIFE 
Saturday, Apr. 18
7:00 pm
Save the Date! Saturday, April 18th is the Toast to Life Gala - Savor, Sip, Support. Toast to Life showcases epicurean delicacies presented by Dallas' most exclusive restaurants, and features extraordinary silent and live auction items. VIP reception at 7:00 pm and Gala at 8:00 pm. The event is held at the Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave. in Dallas.
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MADD 6th ANNUAL 5K WALK 
Saturday, Apr. 25
8:30 am
Be a part of Walk Like MADD. Bring everyone you know to MADD's signature walk. Ceremonies begin at 8:30 am with the Walk beginning at 9:00 am. Uptown, near Meyerson Symphony Center, 1000 N.Pearl. Sponsored by MADD and GEICO. More info and regisration online
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CEDAR SPRINGS ART FEST 
Saturday, Apr. 25
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
THE CEDAR SPRINGS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION proudly presents the first annual CSMA Art Fest in 2009. As part of a community outreach to local artists and beautification efforts, we proudly welcome you to be part of this creative event. Our goal is to feature up to 200 artists who will exhibit, sell and take orders on their original works in a multitude of mediums. Only original materials, limited editions non commercial non imported materials are permitted. Other mediums subject to approval.
Location: Cedar Springs, between Regan and Throckmorton to Dickason (barricaded)
App Deadline: March 25th, 2009, 4pm.
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OAK LAWN LIBRARY
80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 
Saturday, Apr. 25
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Help the Oak Lawn Library in these tough economic times! The Library will celebrate it's 80th Anniversary with a Silent Auctin, refreshments and entertainment by the Booker T. Washington String Quartet. All funds raised stay at the Oak Lawn Library!
Event tickets are $20 for individual or $35 for couples. Sponsorships are also available and more Silent Auction items will be taken with advance notice. Let them reserve a space for you! Reply your RSVP to OakLawnAuction@aol.com
This event is sponsored by the Oak Lawn Library Friends.
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THE WOMEN'S CHORUS OF DALLAS
PRESENTS "NOMINATION" 
Saturday, Apr. 25
7:00 pm
The Women's Chorus of Dallas is proud to present "Nomination" on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7PM. The spring pops concert will be held at Northaven United Methodist Church. Tickets are available for $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Contact our office to learn about our Friends & Family discount!
Our annual pops concert will be filled with audience nominated favorites including Sister Act Medley, Wicked Medley and Let the River Run. The second half of the concert will feature the world premier of a newly commissioned work, Music in You. The work, with Lyrics by Pamela Tomlinson and Music by Joseph Martin, features seven songs based on diversity themes.
For more information on event tickets, concert performances or membership in this volunteer chorus, call 214-520-7828 or email twcdoffice@twcd.org or visit our website at www.twcd.org . |
AIN - BLOOMIN' BALL 
Saturday, April 25
Austin based singer, songwriter, activist, and philanthropist Sara Hickman will be the featured entertainer at AIDS Interfaith Network's annual fundraiser, the Bloomin' Ball...'sowing seeds of hope'.
Hosted by the Westin Park Central Hotel, the VIP reception and silent auction preview begins at 6:00 pm Saturday, April 25, 2009. The Bloomin' Ball opens at 7:00 pm, with the seated dinner and featured entertainment beginning at 8:00 pm. Proceeds from the event benefit the programs of AIDS Interfaith Network (AIN), which support more than 1,700 men, women, children and youth who are living with HIV/AIDS, and make over 20,000 contacts with people who are at-risk of HIV infection to provide life-saving HIV prevention education.
Sponsorship packages are available at the $1,000, $1,750, $2,500, and $5,000 levels, which include a table of 8, and the $10,000 level, which includes 2 tables of 8. Table packages at $800 are also available. Individual tickets are $100 for VIP seating and $75 for premiere seating. Seating is limited at all price levels. Information on sponsorship, securing a table, purchasing tickets, donating to the silent or live auction, or how to become involved is available by contacting Blake M. Peery directly at 214.943.4444 or bpeery@aidsinterfaithnetwork.org and through the AIN website.
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MICHELOB ULTRA KATY 5K 
Thursday, May 14
6:15 pm
The Michelob Ultra No. 11 Katy 5K is just over a month away! It's time for you to register so you can run, walk or skate the Katy 5K, and then join 5,000 of your closest friends at Katy's Picnic. Registration is $5 for Katy Trail Kids Point-5K Dash, $30 for Katy 5K (members get a discount), and $100 for VIP 5K Registration.
It gets even better. Race registration gets you into the best post-race party in town - Katy's Picnic (It's true! D Magazine said so). Katy's Picnic features almost 50 restaurants all providing free samples of their signature dishes, as well as free Michelob Ultra, craft beers and wonderful wines. Did we mention it's all FREE with race registration?
The Michelob Ultra No. 11 Katy 5K raises money for the completion and maintenance of the Katy Trail's soft-surface pedestrian path. The Katy Trail is Dallas' most popular and important park and recreation facility.
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Sabrina is a Shepherd Mix female that is no spayed. She is about 6 weeks old weighing in at 6 lbs now. Her color is tbrown and reason for surrender: Litter abandoned.
Aren't I cute?! I am a Shepherd mix little girl, around 6 weeks of age. My siblings and I were abandoned, so now we are looking for forever homes. I'm teeny-tiny and have great puppy breath! Come by so we can play!
If you can adopt Sabrina 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"
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