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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Oct. 2
Greetings!
BLACK TIE DINNER Saturday, Oct. 3
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Saturday night is sure to be full of excitement: Entertainment by pianist Ray Sharp and upcoming dance artist Jason Walker / Keynote speaker San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom highlights the evening / Award presentations to Judy Shepard, Steve Atkinson and Cyndi Lauper / Surprise guest appearances that you won't want to miss / Silent Auction in the Lone Star preconvene area / Live Luxury Auction during the dinner.
Capture the evening by stopping to have your photo taken by Kristina Bowman. After the Dinner continue the celebration at the AfterBlack Dance Party in Austin Ballroom. Complete information for the Black Tie Dinner available online.
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STATE JUDGE RULES BAN ON
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE VIOLATES
U. S. CONSTITUTION
The ruling stems from a same-sex divorce suit filed by Texas Gay couple who were married in Massachusetts. The judge ruled on Thursday that the state ban violates the U. S. Constitution.
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TURTLE CREEK CHORALE
30th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
"ALL THE WORLD'S OUR STAGE" 
We are proud to offer the only season pass in town that will gain you entrance to every concert hall in the newly expanded Dallas Arts District! Be the first to experience the magic of the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre and, of course, our concert home since 1990, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Make history with the Turtle Creek Chorale this 2009-2010 season. This is a first you won't want to miss! See you in the lobby (all three of them) after the show!
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ARTISAN GALLERY OPENING
BENEFITING DIFFA 
Friday, Oct. 2
Artisan Style - A Traditional Gallery with a Modern Edge - Grand Opening Celebration. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to DIFFA, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. Proceeds from this opening night along with all future sales will be donated on a monthly basis. Champagne & Hors D'oeuvres will be provided. Featuring works from Kathy Kromer's La casa de Corazon. Kathy's use of bold color is her trademark, which is evident in all of her pieces. She will be showcasing almost two dozen of her paintings, as well as her beloved Random Hearts. Other artwork provided by Darrah Gooden, Cindy Pacileo, Oscar Picazo, Linda Jones and Charlie Garrett. Complimentary Valet Provided.
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CAMELOT 16 - LEATHER KNIGHTS 
Friday, Oct. 2 thru
Sunday, Oct. 5
The Leather Knights present Camelot XVI: Sweat 16. A Weekend of Fun, Gaymes and an Amazing Show.
Registration is $35.00 by mail before 01 Oct 2009. Registration online is $40.00. Package Includes:
Friday Night: Cocktail Parties and Meet and Greet at the Dallas Eagle / Saturday Day: Lunch, Gaymes and Assorted 'Naughty Times' at a fun frisky location / Saturday Night: Dragon Lady of the Realm Show at the Hidden Door w/ light dinner. / Saturday Night: Cocktail Party and Victory Party for the Dragon Lady at the Dallas Eagle / Sunday Morning: Champagne Brunch and Awards.
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LOW COST PET VACCINATIONS 
Saturday, Oct. 3
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Is it time to take your pet to the vet for their annual checkup? This Saturday, Vaccination Station of Dallas will holding it's monthly Low Cost Clinic at Elliott's Hardware on Maple Avenue. Rabies and all other vaccinations for dogs and cats will be available along with heartworm testing for dogs and heartworm prevention for dogs and cats. Plus, Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control as well as Revolution will be available at reduced rates. The clinic will offer free engraving of owner's phone number on back of rabies tag. |
BLESSING OF THE PETS 
Sunday, Oct. 4
2:30 pm
Cathedral of Hope at 5910 Cedar Springs Road will offer the Blessing of the Pets on Sunday at 2:30 pm.
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HAUTE ON THE TRAIL 
Wednesday, Oct. 7
6:00 - 9:00 pm
The Travis at Katy Trail presents "Haute on the Trail". A special evening of fun and fashion honoring two great Dallas non-profits, The Friends of Katy Trail and Texas Next Top Designer.
You and a guest are invited to preview the exciting newly-renovated common areas adjacent to the Katy Trail and tour select residences including the penthouse. Appetizers by Toulouse, Wine samples from Hall Wines and Sake by y Ku.
Complimentary valet. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 2. 214-219-1700.
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WEDNESDAY SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT 
Wednesday, Oct. 7
8:45 pm
Every Wednesday Night thru the Summer on the TMC Patio at 8:45 pm. Enjoy give-aways and drinks. Black-Eyed Pea is on hand to take your food orders.
The movie on October 7 will be
"Sordid Lives".
Complete Movie Schedule online here:
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OUT TAKES DALLAS 
Thursday, Oct. 8 thru
Saturday, Oct. 10
Season Eleven of the OutTakes Dallas Lesbian and Gay Film Festival will be held from October 8-10 at the Inwood Theatre.
OUT TAKES Dallas is organized and presented exclusively by The OUT TAKES Dallas Festival Board of Directors and organization. We are especially proud that our festival is organized and managed by a completely volunteer Board of Directors and staff. The Board has a broad range of experience in the business, arts and non-profit worlds. Our Board and Organization is represented by both men and women, and has included Hispanic, African-American, Native American, and Asian-Pacific members.
Complete movie line-up, history and more can be found on the web site.
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DICDT TOURNAMENT 
Friday, Oct. 9 thru
Sunday, Oct. 11
The Dallas Invitational Columbus Day Tournament (DICDT) invites you to join us for our annual bowling tournament in Irving at the AMF Irving Lanes. Established 27 years ago, DICDT is a philanthropic bowling tournament and fundraising club. DICDT is affiliated with the International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO), and the annual event hosts more than 100 local and international attendees. The DICDT team mobilizes each year to host events which cover the costs associated with producing the annual tournament, including awards and prizes. Additionally, DICDT grants funds to local gay and lesbian service/education programs. This year's beneficiaries are Legal Hospice of Texas and Operation Kindness.
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THE 'PINK PARTY" 
Friday, Oct. 9
The "Pink Party" benefiting The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will be held on Friday, Oct. 9th at Sue Ellen's. Win Great prizes, including two round trip coach tickets on American Airlines.
For your... Grandmother, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Friend or Co-Worker. Donors include American Airlines, Grand Hyatt DFW, Hattie's and Palomar Hotel.
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FALL BOOK SALE 
Friday, Oct. 10
Saturday, Oct. 11
1:00 am - 4:00 pm
The annual fall book sale will take place at the Phil Johnson Historic Archives & Research Library from 10 - 4.
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LIFE WALK 
Sunday, Oct. 11
LifeWalk is set for Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at Lee Park and is a family- and pet-friendly event benefitting AIDS Arms, Inc. to raise AIDS awareness and funds to help HIV+ men, women and children in North Texas. LifeWalk is a 3.2 mile walk through Dallas' scenic Turtle Creek and Uptown. To date LifeWalk has raised and distributed more than $8 million for AIDS services throughout the Dallas community.
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MOZART REQUIEM 
Monday, Oct. 19
8:00 - 10:00 pm
In celebration of 50 years of pastoral care at Parkland Health & Hospital System, this concert features the Turtle Creek Chorale, the SMU Meadows Concert Choir and a Partners In Harmony massed ensemble all performing Mozart's magnificent REQUIEM, accompanied by the Richardson Symphony Orchestra and soloists from the University of North Texas. The Partners In Harmony program began six years ago and affirms the belief that every human being is created equal. Today, Partners In Harmony comprises more than forty religious institutions. Performance at Meyerson Symphony Center. For tickets, call (877) SING-TCC or visit the website.
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| Pet of the Week
DFW Humane Society 
Tucker is a Chihuahua male that is neutered. He weighs about 12 lbs. and is Brown in color. He is about 2 years old. His reason for surrender: Found as stray.
Tucker is very sweet and friendly and is ready for adoption.
Dog Adoption fee $100.00*** includes: Spay/Neuter, Heartworm Test (if old enough), Distemper/ Parvo shot, Bordetella, General Deworm, Microchip, Microchip Enrollment, Free Exam at Vet within 10 days of adoption, Leash. Add 10.00 if rabies vaccine has been administered during stay here.
If you can adopt Tucker 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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