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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Oct. 9
Greetings!
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.
The LifeWalk takes place at the Robert E. Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy and is a 5k (3.2 mile) stroll through beautiful Uptown Dallas.
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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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OUT TAKES DALLAS 
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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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FALL BOOK SALE 
Friday, Oct. 9
Saturday, Oct. 10
10:00 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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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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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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OPRAH AT THE STATE FAIR 
Monday, Oct. 12
10:00 pm
For all the die-hard Oprah fans, this is your chance to see her Live. Oprah will be taping her TV show at 10:00 am Monday Morning on the Chevy Stage at the State Fair of Texas. The taping is free to the public, just the cost of your admission ticket to the fair. It is suggested that you get there early!
If you miss it, or if the fair crowds are just too much, you can still catch her when she makes an appearance on the WFAA Channel 8 5:00 pm newcast in Victory Park.
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AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
GRAND OPENING WEEK 
Monday, Oct. 12 thru
Sunday, Oct. 18
It's the Grand Opening week of the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Arts District (@ Woodall Rogers Freeway). Enter to win tickets to the entire Inaugural Season. Dedication ceremonies are on Monday, Oct. 12. On Friday, Oct. 16 enjoy a free outdoor jazz concert featuring David Sanborn. Then on Sunday, Oct. 18, it's the Spotlight Sunday free and open to the public. Festivities include tours of the venues and ongoing spotlight performances of jazz and modern dance, ballet, hip-hop, folklorico, ballroom, children's chorus, flamenco, African drum and dance, gospel choirs, chorale, family entertainment and more. Plus, outdoor performance art and a fireworks finale. Complete details online.
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WEDNESDAY SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT 
Wednesday, Oct. 14
7:45 pm
Every Wednesday Night thru the Summer on the TMC Patio at 7:45 pm. Enjoy give-aways and drinks. Black-Eyed Pea is on hand to take your food orders.
The movie on October 7 will be
"Latter Days".
Complete Movie Schedule online here:
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GAY BINGO AT THE ROSE ROOM 
Saturday, Oct. 17
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 to Gaybingo. This month's theme: "Gay Bingo Asylum" The doors will open again; be afraid. www.resourcecenterdallas.org Purchase tickets here
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BACHELOR & BACHELORETTE AUCTION 
Sunday, Oct. 18
4:00 pm
Home for the Holidays Texas, Inc. is pleased to host a Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction FUNdraiser. Auction begins at 4:00 pm and lasts until 7:00 pm at JR's Bar & Grill.
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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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OAK LAWN HALLOWEEN 
Saturday, Oct. 24
The annual Halloween Street Party presented by the Caven family of clubs is set for Saturday, October 24. If you haven't started on those costumes, you best get busy!
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| Pet of the Week
DFW Humane Society 
Mia is a Domestic Short Hair female that is spayed. She weighs about 7 lbs. and is White in color. She is about 3 years old. Her reason for surrender: Smells like a cat.
Mia is very sweet and quiet. She is good with kids and other pets. She would appreciate a quiet home where she can be loved.
Cat Adoption fee of $85.00 includes: Spay/Neuter, Leukemia test, FVRCP Vaccination, General deworm, Microchip, Microchip Enrollment, Free Exam at Vet within 10 days of adoption and Temporary carrier to transport.
If you can adopt Mia 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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