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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Apr. 24
Greetings!
CEDAR SPRINGS ART FESTIVAL
THE CEDAR SPRINGS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION proudly presents the first annual CSMA Art Fest in 2009. The event will feature up to 200 artists Enjoy LIve Entertainment on the main stage all day with tons of fun activities throughout the festival. Shop for great in-store specials from all of the merchants on the strip all day. Visit the CSMA artist's tent for special purchases.
The weather should be great, and a fun day is expected. Plan a day on Cedar Springs with your friends and family. ADMISSION IS FREE.
Location: Cedar Springs, between Regan and Throckmorton to Dickason (barricaded)
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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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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 
Saturday, Apr. 25
11:00 am
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church proudly presents it's annual fellowship event for our community's beloved pets, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS, on Saturday at 11:00am. This free event celebrates our loveable four-legged friends. OLUMC's pastors will be on hand to say a special blessing for your pet. Come meet and frolic with other pet lovers and receive a special certificate for your animal's blessing.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS will be hosted on the grassy lot behind the church, located at 3014 Oak Lawn Ave at Cedar Springs. Contact Oak Lawn United Methodist Church for more information: 214-521-5197 or online.
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GAY BINGO 
Saturday, Apr. 25
5:00 pm
Gaybingo is every third Saturday (except April and 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. This month's theme: Bollywood Gaybingo - Hypnotized by Hindi dance. Online ticket sales for March Pageant Gaybingo have ended. Some seating will be available at the cash window on the night of the event when the doors open at 5pm. Gay Bingo web site at RCDallas.org |
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". 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. 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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Miss DIVA 2009 
Sunday, Apr. 26
8:00 pm
The Dallas Independent Volleyball Association will say Good-Bye to the reigning Emma Gration and crown a new Miss DIVA 8:00 pm on Sunday night at the Round Up Saloon. Doors open at 7:30 and a $5 donation is suggested at the door. SheGotta Moustache will emcee. All proceeds benefit local Dallas Food Pantry.
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REMEMBERING STONEWALL 
Monday, Apr. 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Million Gay March, Stonewall Democrats, Local GLBT leaders and Special Guests to celebrate 40 years since the GLBT community fought back against Police brutality and misjustice at Stonewall Inn in NYC.
The event will honor those who've dedicated their lives to the cause of LGBT equality, including some who experienced the riots firsthand in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969. It kicks off at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. It will feature cuisine provided by local LGBT caterers, live entertainment and guest speakers. Admission is a $15 donation per person or $25 per couple.
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DALLAS PURPLE PARTY 9 
Saturday, May 2
10:00pm - 4:00am
Purple 9 will take place May 1-3 this year with AIDS Services of Dallas as the beneficiary. The Friday night party (May 1) "Purple Hearts" will be at The Lizard Lounge in Deep Ellum with DJ Alyson Calagna. The main event Saturday, "Amethyst" will take place at the House of Blues at Victory Plaza with DJ Tony Moran. Sunday Morning, the after party "Resurrection" can be found at Lift Lounge on Cedar Springs with DJ Eddie Baez. Then, the closing party "Wild Orchid" will happen Sunday Night (may 3) at Purgatory in Deep Ellum with DJ Phil B.
Tickets and pass information along with Hotel and sponsorship info can be found on the website.
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TCC - THE HEALING PROJECT 
Sunday, May 3
Wednesday, May 6
Turtle Creek Chorale presents The Healing Project. A musical exploration of personal and communal courage during challenging times. Using poetry drawn from personal accounts and powerful, evocative music, we aim to promote awareness of the many simillarities among various distinct communities, thus bringing them closer to healing as one great community.
Meyerson Symphony Center. For tickets call 877-SING-TCC or visit the web site.
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ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK 
Saturday, May 9
10:00pm - 4:00am
Promoter Dannee Phann in conjunction with The Brick Dallas is pleased to announce the 3rd annual "One Night in Bangkok" circuit party-style event to benefit the Turtle Creek Chorale. The fundraiser will be held on the evening of Saturday, May 9 at The Brick, 4117 Maple Avenue. Doors will open at 10:00 pm, and you can dance until 4:00 am to the music of International renowned DJ DeMarko! 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 $15,648.00.
A Friday night VIP and Host Party will be held May 8th from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am at Mickey's. DJ Bryan Hamric.
On Sunday morning, May 10th, beginning at Midnight, The Club at 2616 Swiss Avenue will sponsor an "After-Party" with DJ Paul Kraft.
An additional Morning Party will be atJoe's Place, adjacent to The Brick, from 4:00 am to 8:00 am. DJ Aqualight
Advance tickets can be purchased online or at the following retail outlets: Skivvies, 4001 Cedar Springs Rd., #C; Tapelenders, 3926 Cedar Springs Rd.; and Mickey's, 3851 Cedar Springs Rd. (Friday, May 8 only).
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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.
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FRESH! 
Sunday, May 17
6:30pm - 9:30pm
FRESH! Come out and see the stars! Enjoy complimentary wine, margaritas, vodka cocktails, bodacious hors d'oeuvres, and tableside guacamole. Featuring Barron & J. Techno Fashion Show and Artisan's Collective Affordable Art with entertainment by Vince Martinez, Liz Mikel, Patty Breckenridge, and Donald Fowler. The event will be held at Luna de Noche, 2300 Victory Park Lane @ Museum Way.
FRESH! benefits Legacy Founders Cottage, a licensed, seven-room special-care facility in a cozy, homelike environment for people living with AIDS in critical stages of their illness who require 24-hour supervised care. For tickets, visit the web site or call 214-520-6308.
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
GG is a Lab/Pit mix female that has been spayed. She is about 3 years old weighing in at 45 lbs. She is Black with White markings and reason for surrender: Found as a stray.
"I almost always has a big smile on my face, especially when friendly people come to pet me or my volunteer pals walk me! I am energetic, easy going and friendly to everyone I meet. I love to meet new people and give them doggy hugs. I am such a good dog that it is hard to believe that I was found wandering the streets with no home to call my own. I had no food or shelter. The nice person who found me said I was a good girl and that I was housebroken. She brought me here, where I have lived with my doggy friends warm and safe with food and shelter every night.
I suffer from what some people call black dog syndrome. For some reason, black dogs are often the last to be adopted, which is the only thing that would explain why I have been here for almost two years."
If you can adopt GG 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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