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Herlan
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the times really are a changing!
Remember the first time you saw and read a lesbian book? Chances are it
was in the 1970s or early 1980s and it was published by a small independent press like Naiad Press. It could have been Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita
Mae Brown or Curious Wine by Katherine Forrest. Thirty years ago, you
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would have had to go to a lesbian or gay
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mainstream bookstores. We then evolved
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But times are a changin' as the saying goes.
There are gay & lesbian studies sections at
many major bookstore chains and lesbian literature can be ordered online as well. Herland has had dwindling book sales for the last
five years or more. So we would like your
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opinion. What do you think we should do in
terms of carrying books for sale? Should we
continue to do so or use that space for something else? And what about CDs and other
merchandise? Herland has actually sold more
CDs than books over the last few years. We carry music by local artists
that is still a bit more difficult to get elsewhere. We also stock a small
amount of Pride merchandise and Herland t-shirts, mugs, recipe books,
and a few other items .
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Performances by Alix Olson,
God-des and She, Dar Williams,
Wishing Chair, Laura Love, Chris
Williamson, Lesbians on Ecstasy,
D'Lo, Catie Curtis, Lez Zeppelin,
Ferron with Bitch, Disco Chix
Lix, Vickie Shaw, Karen
Williams, Drumsong Orchestra
with Ubaka Hill, and too many
more to even think about listing.
See www.michfest.com for all
the intriguing details.
We have always felt that Herland belongs to the community and we (the
board) are just the caretakers. So we would like your input as to what we
should do in terms of retail sales at Herland. We welcome any and all
ideas and will read them at our next board meeting. Please send them to
us via regular mail at Herland, 2312 NW 39th, OKC, OK 73112 or email
us at herland@herlandsisters.org.
be a herland friend on myspace
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We may be a twenty-four year old organization but
we're not too old to join the digital revolution. Besides
having our regular website at www.herlandsisters.org,
Herland is now on myspace at www.myspace.com/
herlandsisters. You can view our events calendar,
links to artists, feminist, gay, and progressive
organizations, and links to the myspaces for members of
our community. Visit us and become our friend.
The Her/and Voice is a publication of Her/and Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th, OKC, OK 73112. Our bookstore/lending library is open
Saturdays from 1-5 pm. Contact us at (405) 521-96 96 or her!and@herlandsisters_ org_ Visit us on the web at www.herlandsisters_ org_
queer queens of qomedy in fort worth
The Queer Queens of Qornedy are
corning! This all lesbian comedy
revue is taking the country by
storm. From Alexandria Virginia,
Chicago, Santa Cruz, and now Fort
Worth Texas, this comedy show is
getting rnad applause .
Poppy Champlin, a veteran comedian, currently on HBO's Documentary "All Aboard Rosie's Family
Vacation", who the Chicago Sun
Times called Blisteringly Funny
during the closing ceremonies of
the Gay Games, hosts and produces
this all Queer Comedy show. On
September 22nd, Poppy will bring
two other queens from her queenly
court to the Scott Theatre in Fort
Worth, Texas; Vickie Shaw, and
Sandra Valls .
Vickie Shaw is originally from
Texas and, in her twangy southern
drawl, she lets you know what's
what and what isn't. A favorite on
Olivia cruises, seen on LOGO's
"Wisecracks" and starring in the
new.hit. c;ornedy c:locurnentary
"Laughing Matters ... More!",
Vickie is a perfect Queen for
Texas .
Sandra, can currently be seen on
Showtirne's new hit comedy; "Latin
Divas of Comedy", she has appeared on BET's Cornie View as
well as Gallavision's Que Locos.
With her explosive, honest, comic
flair, she is quickly rising to the top
of the comedy game. Whatever
your sexuality, nationality, religious or political persuasion, the
Queer Queens of
Qornedy are sure to
bring you to your feet
with laughter. All hail
the Queens!
www.queerq ueensofq omed y. com/
tickets.htrn Tickets rnay be purchased by phone by contacting Taylor at 408-202-5564. And, check
out the Heartland Flyer from OKC
to Fort Worth for only $48 roundtrip
for two people (promo code h711)
for a unique and fun way to get
there.
Queer Queens of
Qornedy will be at the
W.E. Scott Theatre, 1300 Gently
Street, Fort Worth,
Texas 76107 on September 22, 2007 at
8:00 prn. Advance
Ticket prices are $20
for General Admission
and $30 for Gold Circle Reserved Seating. Night of show
ticket prices are $5
higher. Tickets available now at
The other queen, is Sandra Valls,
who grew up in Laredo, Texas.
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herland backyard picnic & games
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The Annual Herland Pride Picnic was more or less
rained out in June. So, to make up for the wash out,
we are going to try it again. Herland will host a Fam-
ily Backyard Picnic on Saturday, August 11,
at 7 pm. (This will also take the place of the monthly
Supper Club held at a restaurant). We will cook up lots
of hotdogs and hamburgers and provide the drinks.
You bring a side dish to share with others. We will be
playing bocce ball, badminton, and ping pong. Bring
any other outdoor games you might want to play. And,
of course, if it is raining, we will move indoors again!
special election
Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth was recently appointed to the
State Corporation Commission by Governor Brad Henry. A special election is
being held to fill Roth's position for the remainder of the 4-year term. (Roth
was the first openly gay person to be elected to office in Oklahoma.) In what
is proving to be a very interesting election, numerous folks, including several
veteran politicians, are vying to fill the spot. The list includes Debbie
Blackbum, Willa Johnson, and Ann Simank for the Democrats and Forrest
Claunch for the Republicans. Remember to vote in the primaries on Tuesday,
August 14, and the general election on Tuesday, September 11.
other activities?
Herland is planning for the coming months and would like to find out if you,
the community, are interested in certain activities. Some of the ideas include
a monthly or bi-monthly Drum Circle, a Once-a-Month Music Coffeehouse, a
monthly Writer's Circle where you would bring works to read, a Gender &
Sexuality Book Club. If any of these sound interesting to you, please drop us
an email at herland@herlandsisters.org and let us know. Or suggest
something totally different. We will plan based on the feedback we get.
Margaret Womack RE
Services LLC 3000 Twin Lake Drive
Okla. City, OK 73165-7356
Ginny Poindexter-Realtor Assoc.
Telephone: 405-919-8443
E-mail: ginnypoindexter@yahoo.com
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Attorney-at-Law
Ingraham & Associates, PLLC
Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Adoption, Contracts
Route 2, Box 369-B
McLoud, OK 74851
Tel. (405) 964-2072
Ingraham@mcloudteleco.com
Herland Sister Resources
2312 NW 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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Rissho Kasei Kai Dharma Center
of Oklahoma
Sundays: Service 10 am
Hosa 11am
Wednesdays: Core Teachings of Buddhism Class
with Kathy Spengler 7 pm
Thursdays: Beginner's Herb Class with Kazzrie Neval ?pm
Saturdays : Hatha Yoga Class with Donna Shafer 10 am
Aug 12th Rev Mizutani - Guest Lecture from L.A. ?pm
Aug 17th Lotus Sutra Study with Kris Ladusau 7 pm
"Your work is to discover your world;
and then with all your heart give yourself to it."
-- Buddha
2745 NW 40 1h Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Phone: (405) 943-5030
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