Saturday, May 31, 6pm

Cain’s Ballroom

423 N Main Ave

Hundreds of tickets have already been sold for Oklahomans for Equality’s annual Equality Gala, held this year at the legendary Cain’s Ballroom. Benefiting OkEq, the Gala honors Lifetime Achievement Award winner Charles Faudree, Community Heroes George Kaiser Family Foundation and Carol Crawford, and Russ Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award winner Nancy Day. The program features a champagne and hors d’oeuvre reception, live entertainment by Jared Tyler with Reed Mathis and Josh Raymer of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, and Valerie Eskridge accompanied by Chuck Fluker, dinner by Taste Catering and wine donated by Loring Wine Company. Don’t miss the black tie event of the season, celebrating Tulsa’s rich diversity.

Oklahomans for Equality commemorates another year of tremendous growth and success with our annual Equality Gala. OkEq is proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Tulsa’s LGBT community, organizations and allies. We hope you will join us this year, as we celebrate our successes, honor an incredible group of award recipients, and look toward a bright future for OkEq and our community.

VIP After-Party
New to this year’s event is an exclusive VIP After Party following the Gala, held outdoors at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The VIP Party features live entertainment, champagne and wine as well as coffee and spirits, and passed desserts. Admission to the After Party is included with all sponsorship levels, or may be purchased separately.

Date: May 31, 2008
Location: Tulsa’s legendary Cain’s Ballroom

Reception: 6pm
Dinner and program: 7pm
VIP After-Party: 10pm

Dinner: Catered by Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Seth Smith of Taste
Wine: Pinot Noir donated by acclaimed California vineyard Loring
Entertainment: Jared Tyler with Reed Mathis and Josh Raymer of Jacob Fred Jazz Oddyssey, and Valerie Eskridge with Chuck Fluker

Honorary Chair: Francie Faudree
Chairs: Michael Mills and Noah Millsap

Gala Tickets: $150
After Party: $50