Icons: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol
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OkEq and Circle Cinema present For the Bible Tells Me
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Gay & Lesbian Fund and PFLAG Route 66 Marathon
water stop >>
Medicare Part D seminar and enrollment clinic >>
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In this OkEq eNews
Community Events
Icons: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol
2
November 9 and 10, 8pm, Nightingale Theatre, 1416 East 4th Street
Conquest. Religion. Sacrifice. Sweat. Politics. Fate. ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the
World, Vol. 2 debuted at the Columbus National Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival in 2004, winning the Audience Favorite Award in Solo Performance.
Jade Esteban Estrada portrays
gay icons ranging from Alexander the Great to Harvey Milk.
Formally choreographer to Latin diva Charo and a scratch vocalist to the Back Street Boys,
Estrada is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and has been called "the first gay Latin star" by The Advocate. He has
lectured
and performed at numerous universities around the U.S. on Latin culture and LGBT history. For ticket information visit Nightingale's website. For more information on Estrada visit getjaded.com.
Speaker Panel at Circle Cinema's For the Bible Tells Me So
November 11 (panel discussion), 13 & 15, Circle Cinema, 12 S Lewis
Ave
Oklahomans for Equality is partnering with the non-profit Circle Cinema to present For the Bible Tells Me So, a documentary about the tension between
homosexuality and
Biblical scripture. Check out the review in the Urban Tulsa this week!
OkEq will host a
panel discussion on Sunday, November 11 after the 2pm show. Featuring
Jeremy Elliot of All Souls Unitarian Church, Toby Jenkins of OkEq and Ekklesia,
and Linda Ford of Phillips Theological Seminary, the panel will take place between
screenings, at 3:40. Come hear their stories before or after the film!
For more information, download the
flier or visit the website. If you are struggling with your faith, visit the Equality
Center this Saturday for our Faith in Crisis discussion
group.
Volunteer with the Gay & Lesbian Fund and PFLAG at the Route 66
Marathon
Sunday, November 18, 3200 S Riverside
Join the Gay & Lesbian Fund and PFLAG at their annual sponsored water stop for the
Route 66 Marathon, benefiting the Tulsa Area United Way. Thirty volunteers are needed to man tables and serve water and sports drinks for runners, in
shifts from 8:30 to 1:30. Volunteers are asked to register on the website and
select the Gay & Lesbian Fund Water Stop as the sponsoring organization. All volunteers will receive a commemorative jacket for participating! For
more information, contact Nancy McDonald.
At
the Equality Center
Introduction to Landmark Education Forum
Tonight! Thursday, November 8,
6-10pm
Speaker Dan Howard will present information about Landmark Forum, a personal development program
featuring courses and conferences. This seminar will introduce the seminars and courses available through the program. For more information about the
seminar or Landmark Forum, contact Don.
Medicare Part D seminar and enrollment clinics sponsored by LIFE Senior
Services
Seminar: Tuesday November 27, 6pm
Clinic: Monday, December 10, 3-5pm by appointment
Are you confused about Medicare Part D and not sure which drug plan is the right plan for you?
OkEq
is excited to
partner with LIFE Senior Services to provide an informational seminar
and enrollment clinic to individuals eligible for Medicare Part D.
The Medicare Part D enrollment period for 2008 is November 15-December 31, 2007. This is the
time to enroll in Part D or make changes to your existing coverage. Sign up for your free, personalized counseling session at the Enrollment Clinic
offered by LIFE Senior Services in December. To enroll, call LIFE at 664-9000 x452.
New Program: Oklahoma Deaf Spectrum
Friday, November 16, 6pm
In keeping with our mission of equality for all LGBT people, OkEq is excited to announce a new
program for deaf individuals. Oklahoma Deaf Spectrum will provide programming for hearing impaired LGBT and allied individuals and their loved ones.
For more information, contact Ethan at deaf@okeq.org.
Volunteer for OkEq!
Oklahomans for Equality is always looking for smart, dedicated, energetic volunteers to help run
the Equality Center, facilitate programs, and assist and support other OkEq operations. If you have a special skill or would like to donate some time
to OkEq, contact volunteer coordinator Mana Tahaie.
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