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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, June 26
Greetings!
FIRST WEDNESDAY ON CEDAR SPRINGS
Wednesday, July 1
6:00 - 9:00 pm
 This Wednesday evening brings us the July edition of First Wednesday with a 'July 4th' - Red, White and Blue themed celebration on Cedar Springs. Shop the street's merchants for special bargains, wine tasting, hot models and more. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail at one of the neighborhood bars. Or, drop by the Spectrum Motorcycle Riding Club's spot at TMC for Hamburgers and Hot Dogs from the grill on the front patio with proceeds benefiting the Sam Houston Elementary Secret Santa Project. See some of the merchant specials (listed below).
SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT
Beginning next Wednesday and continuing every Wednesday evening throughout the Summer, the Cedar Springs Merchants Association will be presenting Wednesday Summer Movie Nights on the TMC Patio. Enjoy fabulous movies on the giant outdoor screen located on the TMC patio. There will be prize drawings, popcorn, drinks and tons of merchant specials each Wednesday throughout the summer. Movies start at 8:00 pm but merchant specials start at 6:30 pm. The first Movie (July 8th) will be "Rocky Horror Picture Show." Check the website for the complete Summer Movie line up. www.shopcedarsprings.com
A Partial listing of First Wednesday Merchant Specials:
~ OUTLINES - All Votivo Candles 40% off.
Select shirts and T-Shirts 30-50% off
~ BULI CAFE - STBULY kickd off July with a new Photography
Exhibit. Stop by and meet the Artists and register for a
FREE Work of Art.
There will also be FREE Lemonade under the Buli Tent.
~ UNION JACK - $100.00 Shopping Spree - signup after 6 pm.
Double Points All Day
now earn Buli Bucks on selected items.
~ THE ROUND UP - TEXAS HOLD-EM starts July 1 with
CROWN ROYAL
FIVE DOLLARS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY !!!
Plus...Regular Wednesday Night Specials, which includes:
"You call It !!" All Liquor excluding Premium - $4.00 All Night
22 0z. Draft Beer $3.00 & Jell-O Shots $1.00
~ JR'S - New First Wednesday Special
$3.00 - Well drinks, Call drinks, Premium drinks
and domestic beer.
~ SUE ELLEN'S - New First Wednesday Special
$3.00 - Well drinks, Call drinks, Premium drinks
and domestic beer.
~ TMC - (open Thursday through Sunday)
~ THE UPS STORE - 20% off ALL SERVICES from 6pm - 9pm
~ Spectrum Motorcycle Club - Games and great food from
6-9 pm
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VOICE OF PRIDE CONTINUES 
Voice of Pride 2009 sponsored by the Dallas Tavern Guild is under way! The top five finalists win cash prizes and the winner gets $3,000 plus a trip for two to Hawaii courtesy of Delta Airlines and Orbitz Gay Travel. Here are the competitions for this week:
Sunday, June 28 - The Pavillion
Monday, June 29 - Dallas Woody's
All competitions begin at 10:00 pm.
TABLES AVAILABLE FOR
SEMI-FINALS AND FINAL NIGHTTables for 4 available for $100 each. For Semi-Final Night, call 214-522-9611 or email glm@roundupsaloon.com For Final Night, email chris@caven.com
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| RASH OF CAR BREAK-INS IN UPTOWN
SUSPECTS CAPTURED
CBS 11 TV is reporting that Uptown residents in the area of Cole Avenue, Blackburn Street and Travis Streest have been dealing with a rash of car break-ins during this past week.
In today's DallasNews.com, it is reported that four men arrested this week are responsible for the burglarties.
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MOMMIE QUEEREST 
Thursdays - Sundays
8:00 pm
Uptown Players present "Mommie Queerest" at The Rose Room in S4, starring - Coy Covington, Kevin Moore, Chad Peterson and Paul J. Williams. Written by Jamie Morris. Directed by Andi Allen. Featuring an all-male cast of four, tells the now-famous story of movie star Joan Crawford and her tumultuous relationship with adopted daughter Christina. This hilarious parody of the film classic "Mommie Dearest". The box office and front doors to S4 open at 7pm and priority seating begins at that time. General admission seating begins at 740pm. All seats are general admission however season ticket holders get priority seating between 7 pm and 7:40 pm.
Performance Schedule:
June 5 - June 28
July 9 - July 12
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NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY 
Friday, June 26
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Take the Test. Take Control. National Testing Day is Friday, June 26. Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center at 4012 Cedar Springs Road will be offering FREE testing for 12 hours (9a-9p). Rapid HIV testing, with results available within an hour, will be offered from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. www.rcdallas.org |
S.L.U.T.S. Ms LEO SHOW 
Saturday, June 27
8:00 pm
S.L.U.T.S. Ms LEO Show 8pm: "Miss LEO Candidates" Charity Fund Raiser supports 'Daire Center' at Dallas Eagle.
BASKET PARTY
10:00 pm
Our ABW / 'American Brotherhood' Weekend Contestants host this "BASKET PARTY" as they prepare to complete for ABW Titles July 10th weekend. (at Dallas Eagle)
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LEGACY FUNDRAISER 
Saturday, June 27
10:00 pm
Illusion's Nightclub presents a fundraiser show for Legacy starring Sherry Vine.
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MILLION GAY MARCH OF TEXAS 
Sunday, June 28
2:00 pm
On June 28th all races, creeds, organizations, sexual orientations, genders, religions, allies, and anyone who believes in the cause of equality for all people are invited to march to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.
The Texas march begins at 2pm Sunday June 28th, 2009, at the intersection of Cedar Springs and Knight streets, will proceed from there to Lee Park where we will hear from speakers and enjoy Local LGBT Entertainment.
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| LEGACY FOUNDERS COTTAGE SHOW
Sunday, June 28
10:00 pm
LEGACY FOUNDERS COTTAGE Show A 'United Court of the Lone Star Empire" show at 8pm featuring Terry & Nancy and many more entertainers - at Dallas Eagle.
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TEXAS ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR 
Sunday, June 28
11:00 pm
John Vance proudly presents Texas Entertainer of the Year 2009 at S4's Rose Room @ 11:00 pm. Starring Nadine Hughes, Tasha Kohl, Dee Ranged, Nina West, Erica Andrews and Savion SimpsonBeach. Categories include Presentation, Evening Wear, On-Stage Q&A and Talent. Winner wins $1500 in Cash Prizes and more. Check website for complete details and entry infomration.
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FIRST WEDNESDAY on CEDAR SPRINGS 
Wednesday, July 1
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Time is approaching for another fascination night on the strip. July's edition of First Wednesday is set for July 1st from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Participating merchants on Cedar Springs Road will feature specials, closeouts, wine tasting, fashion shows, games and giveaways out on the street, and much more!
Check the web site for continuous updates.
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GAYTONA 500 
Sunday, July 5
12 Noon - 5:00 pm
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society
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Kitties Special 
Frodo is a Male Chihuahua that is neutered. He weighs about 12 lbs. and is Black and White. He is about 6 years old. His reason for surrender: Moving and can't take him.
Frodo is very sweet and friendly. He is housebroken, good with kids and other pets. He is ready to find a new great home.
If you can adopt Frodo and give him 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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