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NEW TO NORTH TEXAS?

Everything you need to navigate DFW like a native.

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| table of contents 2015 Volume 23 publisher Leo Cusimano

VISITORS GUIDE

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editor Tammye Nash writers Arnold Wayne Jones David Taffet James Russell art director Kevin Thomas

RELOCATION GUIDE

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project manager Terry Thompson advertising sales Leo Cusimano Chad Mantooth office manager Jesse Arnold photography Kat Haygood Arnold Wayne Jones Chuck Marcelo Tammye Nash Matt Pasant Casie Quinn David Taffet Terry Thompson Dallas CVB Fort Worth CVB OUT North Texas 1825 Market Center Blvd Suite 240 Dallas, TX 75207 214.754.8710.p 214.969.7271.f OUTntx.com ON THE COVER OUT Texas actor Jim Parsons, star of Big Bang Theory Story on page 6 Photos by Chris Pizzello, AP

BUSINESS LISTINGS

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DISPLAY ADVERTISING

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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on the cover

JIMPARSONS Some people might think that Texas-born actor Jim Parsons got his show biz start playing intellectually gifted but socially inept physicist Dr. Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, the hit CBS sitcom that premiered in September, 2007. But Parsons has been acting since the age of 6, when he made his stage debut as the Kola-Kola Bird in an elementary school production of The Elephant’s Child.

But his Big Bang Theory character has certainly been his break-through role, so much so that some folks might have trouble differentiating between the Sheldon the character and Jim the actor. They do have one thing in common: Both are Texans born and reared in and around Houston. But that’s about it.

“People always want to know if I’m as smart as Sheldon. It’s sweet that they feel compelled to ask. But sadly, no,” Parsons once told The Toronto Star.

Parsons was born March 23, 1973, in Houston, and grew up in Spring, a suburb on the north side of Houston, where he went to Klein Oak High School. Parsons has said that his experience in a production Noises Off in high school was the first time he “fully connected with the role I was playing and started to truly understand what it meant to be honest on stage.”

Since first bringing Sheldon Cooper to life, Parsons has starred in both stage and TV productions of The Normal Heart, Larry Kramer’s play about the early days of the AIDS epidemic in New York City. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for the stage version, and for an Emmy for the TV version.

Parsons’ role as Sheldon has garnered both popular and critical acclaim.

He has won four Emmys, a Golden Globe, A Television Critics Association Award and a Critics Choice Television Award.

Today, Parsons lives in Los Angeles with his partner of more than 12 years, art director Todd Spiewak. In October 2013, the couple received the Inspiration Award from the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN).

In talking about that award, Parsons told E Online in October, 2013, “I’ve never considered my relationship with Todd to be an act of activism.

Rather simply, it’s an act of love, coffee in the morning, going to work, washing the clothes, taking the dogs [out] — a regular life, boring love.”

He continued, “If we are indeed an inspiration to others by simply being who we are and living our lives in the way that feels right to us then we have to thank the same people who help any other couple who continue a successful relationship — our friends and family. We are both surrounded by so many people who make our lives better and easier, friends we’ve had for many years and friends we’ve made since living in L.A.”

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publisher • out north texas

It is a great time to be in North Texas, and in LGBT media.

Advertising is up 18.2 percent nationally among local LGBT media companies. Marriage equality is spreading across the land. More and more, we here at OUT North Texas are reminded how lucky we are to publish this magazine. Every day is an achievement as we see major political and social advancements in the name of equality.

North Texas is one of the best places to live and work if you are LGBT. We have the sixth largest LGBT population in the country and a very cohesive community. As long as there is a need in the LGBT community, Dallas Voice and OUT North Texas will be here to provide a VOICE, with local coverage of LGBT news and Life+Style information.

LGBT consumers support gay and gay-friendly companies that actively court them.

You hold in your hand a guide to those businesses in North Texas. The advertisers featured in this publication welcome and appreciate you as a customer. Please support them and let them know you found their name in OUT North Texas.

LEOCUSIMANO

And we appreciate you, our readers, being engaged and engaging. We value our advertisers, as they are the backbone of Dallas Voice and OUT North Texas, without which we could not provide the quality news and features that you have come to expect.

I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to bring this publication to you. I am also fortunate to work with a team that exhausts every talent and effort to produce the best product for our community. Things are looking up for North Texas and for the LGBT community.

Thank you for reading!

Leo Cusimano

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the honorable mayor of dallas

Greetings!

As mayor of the city of Dallas, it is my honor to congratulate 2015 OUT North Texas on its publication. The OUT North Texas family has been a reliable and useful resource to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community (GLBT) and adds momentum to the entire city of Dallas.

I strongly believe that our city is stronger today because of its rich cultural diversity and OUT North Texas is a momento of that diversity. Entrepreneurs, small business and Fortune 500 firms are all discovering the tremendous value in having a diverse workforce and community. Dallas would not be the city it is today without the many benefits that comes from having a homogenous population. That is why companies are moving to our city and why firms choose to stay.

MICHAEL S.RAWLINGS

The 2015 OUT North Texas magazine is a showcase of that diversity. The many retailers, companies, professionals and service providers listed inside play an important role in our region’s economy. When readers patronize those advertisers they provide an economic boost. I would encourage readers to support these businesses and explore what these companies have to offer in our city.

OUT North Texas has also been a reliable and useful resource for our out-of-town visitors for more than 60 years, providing all the latest information for the best entertainment, shopping and dining experiences while in our town. The Voice Publishing Company’s long commitment to our community is commendable and I wish OUT North texas a successful edition! As we celebrate the new edition, I ask that we all bear in mind that while we have overcome difficult obstacles, cultural tolerance is still something that we all must continue to practice and teach future generations.

Again, thank you to the OUT North Texas for consistently making a positive impact on our community.

Best regards,

Michael S. Rawlings Mayor

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the honorable mayor of fort worth

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Fort Worth, Texas. We hope that you will savor your stay and time spent here enjoying the unique mix of cultural activities found only in the city “Where the West Begins.”

As mayor, it is with great pride that I would like to tell you about our city, a city of cowboys, culture and community. In one visit you can enjoy an enormous range of experiences – from art to animals, from fashion to family fun. We offer lessons in western history with a tour of the historic Stockyards, auto racing at the Texas Motor Speedway or a relaxing night of shopping and dining in downtown’s historic Sundance Square. The choice is yours!

While you are in Fort Worth, we hope you get a chance to visit: • Our downtown area … a nationally noted model of successful urban renaissance filled with restaurants, museums, art galleries, theaters and an abundance of retail shopping.

The Sundance Square area of downtown is a “must-see” for everyone visiting the city.

• The Cultural District … recognized as the “museum capital of the Southwest,” is home to world-class museums. We are proud to be home to the Texas Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and we have an outstanding Equestrian Center, one of the country’s top-ranked zoos, and a multitude of beautiful parks and gardens.

BETSYPRICE

• Northside’s historic Stockyards area … a delightful journey into the city’s western heritage. You are sure to enjoy the area’s many shops and restaurants while finding a real-life cowboy or two outfitted with horses and even the cattle drive of the Fort Worth Herd of longhorns!

One of our most valuable assets is our people. Visitors often cite the “Fort Worth Friendly” spirit of our citizens and businesses as the top reason they plan a return visit.

We are pleased you chose Fort Worth and hope you enjoy your time in Cowtown.

Sincerely,

Betsy Price Mayor

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| dallas cvb president and ceo

Welcome to Dallas, a city where optimism meets opportunity! Big Things Happen Here, and now is the perfect time to experience the transformation throughout Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods resulting from more than $20 billion in recent development. You won’t want to miss these new venues: • Klyde Warren Park unites Downtown and Uptown at the Dallas Arts District, the largest urban arts district in the nation. Year-round food trucks, dog park, yoga, concerts and other activities make this a favorite free destination in the heart of the city.

• Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Victory Park, the first new ground-up U.S. museum built in decades, features 11 permanent and additional traveling state-of-the-art and interactive exhibits that appeal to all ages. A first-year goal of 1 million visitors was met in just seven months.

• Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum features 150 interactive exhibits and a 5 x 5-foot Omni Globe with a real-time map showing wildfires, sea ice formations and hurricanes.

• George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University features a massive piece of steel from the World Trade Center, a full-sized Oval Office, Texas Rose Garden, a theater that engages visitors in major decision-making policies during the Bush administration and a 67-foot, 360-degree, high-definition video wall with a montage of the 44 U.S. presidents.

PHILLIPJONES

• And the re-imagined, re-opened observation deck at Reunion Tower delivers an impressive, interactive 360-degree Dallas experience.

Add these to the dining, shopping and performing and visual arts available throughout the city and, whether you are a visitor or a resident, the possibilities are endless.

Dallas is a vibrant, progressive destination that celebrates its diversity.

We look forward to sharing our great city with you!

Sincerely,

Phillip Jones President and CEO Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau VisitDallas.com

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Approximate Flight Times

visitor information

Austin Corpus Christi El Paso Houston San Antonio Albuquerque Atlanta Boston Chicago Denver

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Approximate DRIVING Times

Getting here: Dallas/Fort Worth is located in the Central Time Zone in North Central Texas, 245 miles north-northwest of Houston and 300 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, near the headwaters of the Trinity River.

Downtown Dallas [Tammye Nash]

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Austin Abilene Corpus Christi El Paso Harlingen Houston Lubbock Midland San Antonio Tyler Albuquerque, N.M. New Orleans, La. Oklahoma City, Ok. Shreveport, La. Tulsa, Okla.

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Detroit Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami New Orleans New York City Philadelphia San Francisco Seattle Washington, D.C.

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WEATHER Average Rainfall January February March April May June July August September October November December

1.8 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.9 3.0 2.3 2.2 3.4 3.5 2.3 1.8

Average temps high/low 54/33 59/37 68/46 76/55 83/63 92/70 97/74 96/74 88/67 79/56 67/45 58/37

Dallas Tourist Information Center Old Red Courthouse Downtown Historic District 100 S. Houston St., Dallas 75202 VisitDallas.com Important Numbers The Greater Dallas area requires that you dial the area code along with the seven-digit phone number.

Local area codes are 214, 972, 469 and 817 (Tarrant County).

Amtrak Dallas 24-hour events hotline Dallas City Services (non-emergency) Convention & Visitors Bureau Dallas Convention Center Dallas Public Library DART Public Transportation DFW International Airport Emergency (police, fire) Greyhound Bus Lines Love Field Airport Main Post Office Reach of Dallas Weather

800-872-7245 214-571-1301 311 214-571-1000 214-939-2700 214-670-1400 214-979-1111 972-574-8888 911 800-231-2222 214-670-6073 800-275-8777 214-630-4796 214-787-1111

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities The ARC of Dallas DART Paratransit Service DFW Airport Assistance

Will Rogers Memorial Center [Ft. Worth CVB]

214-634-9810 214-515-7272 972-574-4420

Sport Venues American Airlines Center Cowboys Stadium Moody Coliseum at SMU Rangers Ballpark in Arlington SBC Cotton Bowl Texas Motorplex Texas Motor Speedway

214-222-3687 817-892-4161 214-768-2903 817-273-5100 214-638-2695 972-878-2641 817-215-8500

Hospitals Baylor Children’s Medical Center Veterans Affairs Medical Center Medical City Hospital Methodist Hospital Parkland Hospital Presbyterian Hospital Poison Center Texas Scottish Rite Hospital UT Southwestern Medical Center Zale Lipshy Hospital

214-820-0111 214-456-7000 214-742-8387 972-566-7000 214-947-8181 214-590-8000 214-345-6789 800-222-1222 214-559-5000 214-648-3111 214-590-3000

Fort Worth Water Gardens [Tammye Nash]

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dallas’ OUT life

The Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs/Uptown area is the heart of Dallas’ LGBT community. Here you’ll find bars and dance clubs with an appeal to just about every taste; restaurants that serve up cuisine flavored by a blend of southern, Mexican and international influences; and countless galleries, shops and outdoor patios perfect for seeing or being seen.

Dallas is easy to get to (served by two major airports) and easy to get around thanks to its buses, taxis, trolleys and light rail system.

The Oak Lawn gayborhood is defined by four major streets: Inwood Road on the northwest, Lemmon Avenue on the northeast, Oak Lawn Avenue on the southeast and Maple Avenue on the southwest. The commercial establishments along all of these streets are very gayaware and gay-friendly, and of course any business within this block of streets can pretty much be assumed to be “all gay, all the time.”

Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade [Kat Haygood]

Halloween on Cedar Springs [Chuck Marcelo]

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LGBT BARS and CLUBS Alexandre’s 4026 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-559-0720 BJ’s NXS! 3215 N. Fitzhugh Ave. 214-526-9510 Bjsnxs.com

Pekers 2615 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-528-3333 PekersBar.com Pub Pegasus 3326 N. Fitzhugh Ave. 214-559-4663 PubPegasus.com

The Brick/Joe’s 2525 Wycliff Ave., Ste.124 214-521-3154 BrickDallas.com

Club Cherries 2506 Knight St. 214-520-2851

The Dallas Eagle 5740 Maple Ave. 214-357-4375 DallasEagle.com

The Round-Up Saloon 3912 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-522-9611 RoundupSaloon.com

Eden Lounge 2911 Main St. 214-810-5790

Station 4 and The Rose Room 3911 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-559-1004 Caven.com ­ Sue Ellen’s 3014 Throckmorton St. 214-559-1004 Caven.com

Havana 4006 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-526-9494 Hidden Door 5025 Bowser Ave. 214-526-0620 HiddenDoor-Dallas.com JR.’s Bar & Grill 3923 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-559-1004 Caven.com Kaliente 4350 Maple Ave. 214-520-6676 Kaliente.cc Los Rieles 600 Riverfront Blvd.

214-741-2125 Pavillion Lounge 325 Centre St. 214-941-2145

The Tin Room 2514 Hudnall St. 214-526-6365 TinRoom.net TMC: The Mining Company 3903 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-559-1004 Caven.com Woody’s Sports & Video Bar 4011 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-520-6629 DallasWoodys.com Zippers 3333 N. Fitzhugh Ave. 214-526-9519

Legacy of Love monument

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| dallas’ OUT life GARDENS AND PARKS

Fair Park

1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, 75210 | 214-670-8400 FairParkDallas.com.

This 277-acre national historic landmark holds the largest collection of cultural facilities in Dallas. It’s open year-round and is home to numerous museums, the Cotton Bowl, the huge Music Hall, an aquarium, a Vietnam Memorial and much more.

Bachman Lake

2530 Webb Chapel Road Ext., Dallas, 75220 | 214-670-6374.

Bachman Lake, near Love Field, is a favorite spot for many walkers, joggers and bikers who use the 3-mile water front riding and walking trails.

Robert E. Lee Park and Arlington Hall

3400 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 75201 | 214-521-2003.

This beautifully landscaped park stretches along scenic Turtle Creek. A festival held here concludes Dallas’ annual LGBT Pride festivities and the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade held the third Sunday in September.

Old City Park: The Historical Village of Dallas 1717 Gano St., Dallas, 75215

214-421-5141, OldCityPark.org.

Nestled in 13 wooded acres just south of downtown Dallas, Old City Park provides visitors a unique museum experience.

Old City Park is composed of 38 historic structures and boasts a working farm, a traditional Jewish household, elegant Victorian homes, a school, a church and commercial buildings.

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

3601 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dallas, 75215 | 214-428-7476 TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

A year-round urban oasis of beauty and tranquility, Texas Discovery Gardens is located at historic Fair Park.

Klyde Warren Park

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Over Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Pearl and St. Paul streets, A greenspace built over a highway is Dallas’ newest outdoor attraction.

White Rock Lake and Greenbelt Park Big Tex at the Texas State Fair, Fair Park [Dallas CVB]

Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Garden

8525 Garland Road, Dallas, 75218 | 214-515-6500, DallasArboretum. org.

This 66-acre arboretum and botanical garden showcases perennial fragrant gardens, towering trees and lush lawns.

Wheelchair accessible.

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Katy Trail of Dallas

3523 McKinney, Ave., Dallas, 75204 | 214-303-1180, KatyTrailDallas.org.

The Katy Trail links the people and places of Dallas in a powerful new way. The Katy Trail runs through the densest part of the city; more than 300,000 people live or work within a mile of its route.

830 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas, 75218 214-670-8281.

The 9.33-mile waterfront trail is perfect for biking, running and walking. The park includes playgrounds and a 10-station workout spot.

Dallas Museum of Art

1717 North Harwood St., Dallas, 75201 | 214-922-1200, DallasMuseumofArt.org.

The spacious galleries feature a permanent collection spanning periods from pre-Columbian to modern eras. Special temporary exhibits rotate throughout the year.

Nasher Sculpture Center [Dallas CVB]

MUSEUMS African American Museum

3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, 75210 214-565-9026, AAMDallas.org.

Housed in four vaulted galleries, the museum explores the AfricanAmerican experience through exhibits and displays, including a recent exhibit on lesbians in the South.

Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora St., Dallas, 75201 214-979-6430 CrowCollection.org The Crow Collection contains more than 600 paintings, objects of metal and stone, and large architectural pieces from China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. More than 300 works are on display in the galleries, including precious jade ornaments, Japanese scrolls and an 18th century sandstone facade.

Dallas Center for Contemporary Art

2801 Swiss Ave., Dallas, 75204 214-821-2522 TheContemporary.net.

Education and information center for the visual arts. The center’s exhibitions feature the work of regional artists.

Dallas Holocaust Museum

211 North Record St., Ste. 100, Dallas, 75202 | 214-741-7500, DallasHolocaustMemorialCenter.org.

The museum is located in the Historic West End at the corner of Record and Pacific at the DART rail line. In 2011, an exhibit commemorating gays persecuted in the Holocaust was on display.

Dallas Museum of Natural History

3535 Grand Ave., Dallas, 75210 214-421-3466 | DallasDino.org.

Explore and discover the natural world through innovative programming and hands-on exhibits.

Frontiers of Flight Museum

6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 75209 | 214-350-8600 FlightMuseum.com.

Relive the history of aviation amid one of the world’s finest collections of artifacts, scale models, photographs and other flight memorabilia.

Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!

601 Palace Parkway, Grand Prairie, 75050, | 972-263-239, PalaceofWax.com.

The Palace of Wax features movie stars and historical figures in lifelike detail. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is an eye-popping collection of the bizarre.

Nasher Sculpture Center

2001 Flora St., Dallas, 75201 214-242-5100 NasherSculptureCenter.org.

The Nasher is considered one of the foremost collections, private or public, of 20th century sculpture in the world. Comprised of more than 300 pieces, the collection features works by Calder, de Kooning, Kelly, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Rodin, Serra and others. In 2013, it celebrated 10 years with a public arts project Called Nasher XChange

Old Red Museum of Dallas County

100 Houston St., Dallas 75202 214-745-1100 Built in 1892, the restores county courthouse traces the history of Dallas County.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 75202 PerotMuseum.org.

Dallas’ newest museum opened in late 2012 and immediately became one of Dallas’ most popular attractions.­

The Science Place at Fair Park

1318 Second Ave., Dallas, 75210 214-428-5555 | SciencePlace.org.

An exciting science and technology museum featuring hands-on and participatory exhibits, as well as the state-ofthe-art TI Founders IMAX Theater with a 79-foot domed screen and a planetarium.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

411 Elm St., Dallas, 75202 214-747-6660, JFK.org.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President Kennedy with documentary films, photographs and artifacts.

SIGHTS & SOUNDS Central Library (J. Erik Jonsson)

1515 Young St., Dallas, 75201 214-670-1400 | DallasLibrary.org.

Dallas’ largest library offers a comprehensive array of informational documents on its eight floors, including an original copy of the 1776 Declaration of Independence.

Cotton Bowl at Fair Park

1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, 75210 | 214-670-8400 Located in Fair Park, the Cotton Bowl is home to the Southwestern Cotton Bowl Classic, as well as the annual Texas-OU football game.

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| dallas’ OUT life Dallas City Hall

1500 Marilla St., Dallas, 75201 214-670-3011 DallasCityHall.com.

This building is the hub of city government services and hosts numerous festivals and special events at its plaza.

Dallas Convention Center

650 S. Griffin St., Dallas, 75202 214-939-2700 DallasConventionCenter.com.

The Dallas Convention Center is one of the largest in the nation, holding national and international conventions, concerts and other events. In 2011, the new convention center hotel, the Omni, opened nearby.

Dallas County Historical Plaza

Market, Elm, Commerce and Houston streets, Dallas, 75201 214-571-1300.

This plaza is marked by several historical buildings and monuments, including The Old Red Courthouse, John Neely Bryan Cabin and the John F. Kennedy Memorial.

Dallas Farmers Market & Resource Center

1010 S. Pearl Expressway Dallas, 7520 214-939-2808 DallasFarmersMarket.org.

Established in 1941, the Dallas Farmers Market is the district where farmers sell crops from food to flowers directly to customers. Artisans and restaurants also take up residence here.

Dallas World Aquarium

1801 N. Griffin St. Dallas, 75202 214-720-2224 | DWAZoo.com.

Explore the newly expanded Mundo Maya exhibit, the rainforest and the mammoth aquarium that features 80,000 gallons of saltwater exhibits, including sharks, stingrays and hundreds of reef fish all in living coral reef ecosystems.

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Dallas Zoo

650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, 75203 214-670-6826 DallasZoo.com.

The world-class zoo covers 95 acres and features many rare and endangered species. Key exhibits include the Endangered Tiger Habitat, the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo with interactive, educational exhibits for children and the 25-acre Wilds of Africa including the new Giants of the Savanna elephant habitat.

Gilley’s Music Complex

1135 South Lamar St., Dallas, 75215 214-421-2021 GilleysMusic.com.

What used to be the iconic country music destination, Gilley’s Dallas has grown into the Gilley’s Music Complex, housing four music venues. The Palladium Ballroom is the largest, hosting national touring artists. It’s followed by the smaller and more intimate South Side Music Hall, The Loft and The Saloon, the latter which is the former Studio Bar & Grill. Each venue has hosted many LGBT bands and artists.

Granada Theater

3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 75206 | 214-824-9933, GranadaTheater.com.

Once a classic movie palace, this re-purposed space now books live music events and concerts, and sports viewing parties.

John F. Kennedy Memorial

605 Commerce St., Dallas, 75202 214-571-1300 This stark and simple memorial to the late president is located in the Dallas County Historical Plaza.

Kalita Humphreys Theater

3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 75219 Built in the 1950s by architect Frank Lloyd Wrightwas for decades home to the Dallas Theater Center, but with the construction of the Wyly Theatre has been opened to other groups as well, primarily the gay-centric Uptown Players. The building itself

is a destination for architecture junkies.

McKinney Avenue Trolley

3153 Oak Grove St., Dallas, 75204 214-855-0006 MATA.org/map.shtml.

These historic trolleys connect the downtown Arts District with shops, restaurants, galleries and boutiques in the popular Uptown area. Riding is free and an expansion opens this year.

Mesquite Championship Rodeo 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, 75149 | 972-285-8777 MesquiteRodeo.com.

Bronco-bustin’ western fun is in store at the world-famous Mesquite Rodeo.

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

2301 Flora St., Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600 DallasSymphony.com.

This I.M. Pei-designed concert hall is one of the most acclaimed of its kind in North America, revered for sleek design and its acoustics. It has been an anchor performance hall in the Downtown Arts District for more than two decades and is home to the acclaimed Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Pegasus Plaza

1500 Main St., Dallas, 75201 214-523-0157 Located downtown, in the Dallas City Center, artists have created an urban park dedicated to Pegasus, the flying horse and symbol of the spirit of Dallas.

Pioneer Plaza

Griffin and Young streets, Dallas, 75202 214-953-1184 A 4.2-acre plaza that features the world’s largest bronze monument: Forty longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horseback, as in the cattle drives of Texas.

Union Station — Amtrak

400 S. Houston St., Dallas, 75202 214-653-1101 | DART.org.

A 1914, vintage station that is home to Amtrak, Downtown DART Light Rail & Trinity Railway Express. Connected to the Hyatt Regency Dallas via underground.

Verizon Theater

1001 NextStage Drive Grand Prairie, 75050 972-854-5050.

Formerly Nokia Theater, this indoor performance space seats more than 6,300 patrons, welcoming acts as varied as Justin Beiber and Margaret Cho.

West End Historic District Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival [Tammye Nash]

Reunion Tower at Hyatt Regency Dallas

300 Reunion Blvd. East, Dallas, 75207 | 214-712-7145 DallasRegencyHyatt.com.

This landmark tower, adjacent to the Hyatt Regency, offers a spectacular view from a 50-story observation deck, as well as Five Sixty, a revolving restaurant operated by famed chef Wolfgang Puck.

Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival AND Screams Halloween Theme Park

2511 FM 66, Waxahachie 75167 | 972-938-3247 ScarboroughRenFest.com, ScreamsPark.com.

A 16th century-themed festival with full combat jousting, falconry, music and artisan demonstrations. Weekends, April and May. Each October, it converts to a haunted village with eight main attractions, live concerts, games and more.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, 76006 | 817-265-3356 SixFlags.com/Parks/ HurricaneHarbor.

One of the nation’s largest collections of water rides.

Six Flags Over Texas

2201 Road To Six Flags Arlington, 76011 817-640-8900, SixFlags.com.

Major attractions include rides, shows, concerts, games and restaurants. Open for special holiday events, including Fright Fest in October and Holiday in the Park in November and December.

Southfork Ranch

3700 Hogge Road, Parker, 75002 972-442-7800 SouthforkRanch.com.

Southfork Ranch, famous for its representation in the TV show Dallas, includes a memorabilia exhibit, offers tours and is available for private parties.

Swiss Avenue Historic District

Upper Swiss Avenue, Dallas, 75204 | SAHD.org.

These early 20th century mansions in various styles create a grand boulevard.

Trinity River Audubon Center

6500 S. Loop 12 Dallas, TX 75217 TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Opened to the public on a reclaimed dump site in October 2008 with hiking trails, wildlife and a welcome center that explains the ecology of the Trinity River.

208 N. Market St., Suite A, Dallas, 75202 | 214-741-7180 DallasWestEnd.org.

This turn-of-the-century warehouse district west of downtown is the site of various restaurants, shops and nightclubs.

Winspear Opera House

2303 Flora St., Dallas, 75201 214-443-1000 | ATTPAC.org.

Opened in the fall of 2009, this 2,200-seat state-of-the-art opera house, designed by Norman Foster, became the toast of Dallas and one of the most reportedon architectural achievements nationwide. Its distinctive red facade, louvered canopy and modern chandelier all serve to highlight performances by the Dallas Opera, TITAS and other arts groups and national touring productions.

Wyly Theatre

2400 Flora St., Dallas, 75201 214-978-2800 | ATTPAC.org.

This big aluminum-tube cube, designed by Rem Koolhaas, is a flexible 500-plus seat main theater with a 99-seat black box that can be endlessly reconfigured. Home to the Dallas Theater Center and the Dallas Black Dance Theater, it opened in 2009 to much fanfare.

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Fort Worth Tourist Information Center Downtown Sundance Square 415 Throckmorton St. Fort Worth, 76102 800-433-5747 • 817-336-8791 FortWorth.com

fort worth’s OUT life Although it may lack the kind of geographic hub that Oak Lawn provides for Dallas, the Fort Worth LGBT community is active and growing.

Several nightclubs are located within a few blocks of each other on South Jennings Street and Magnolia, just south of Downtown. But other clubs and several gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses are situated in the East Fort Worth neighborhoods of Meadowbrook and Handley. These older neighborhoods also draw a large number of LGBT residents attracted to historic homes and friendly neighbors.

Downtown Fort Worth [Ft. Worth CVB]

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Important Numbers Amtrak City of Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Cultural District/Zoo Info DFW International Airport Downtown Information Emergency (police, fire) Chamber of Commerce Historic Stockyards The T Bus Service Trinity Railway Express Tarrant County Courthouse

800-872-7245 817-392-2255 817-336-8791 817-882-8588 972-574-8888 817-336-8791 911 817-336-2491 817-624-4741 817-215-8600 817-215-8600 817-884-1111

Hospitals Columbia Plaza Med. Center Cook Children’s Med. Center Harris Continued Care Hospital Harris Methodist Hospital Harris Methodist Southwest Hugley Memorial Hospital John Peter Smith Hospital Tarrant County Hospital Dist.

US Veterans Outpatient Clinic Vencor Hospital

817-336-2100 817-885-4000 817-878-5500 817-882-2000 817-346-5000 817-293-9110 817-921-3431 817-927-1222 817-335-2202 817-332-4812

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth [Ft. Worth CVB]

LGBT BARS and CLUBS 1851 Club 931 W. Division Arlington 76012 817-801-9303 1851Club.com Best Friends Club 2620 E. Lancaster Ave. Ft. Worth, 76103 817-534-2280 BestFriendsFW.com Changes 2637 E. LancasterAve. Ft. Worth, 76103 817-413-2332

Club Reflection 604 Jennings Ave. Ft. Worth, 76104 817-870-8867 Klub Konection 1002 S. Main St. Ft. Worth, 76103 Rainbow Lounge 651 S. Jennings Ave. Ft. Worth, 76104 817-870-2466

The 515 Bar 515 S. Jennings Ave. Ft. Worth, 76104 817-338-0515

Bass Hall [Ft. Worth CVB]

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Fort Worth Zoo [Tammye Nash]

GARDENS & PARKS Botanical Research Institute of Texas

509 Pecan St., Fort Worth, 76102 817-332-4441 | BRIT.org.

This fascinating facility houses nearly one million plant specimens, as well as a vast library on botany and horticulture.

BRIT is dedicated to conserving our natural heritage by deepening our knowledge of the plant world.

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, 76107 817-871-7686 | FWBG.org.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has more than 2,500 native and exotic species of plants covering 109 acres. Visit more than 21 specialty gardens, including the European-designed Rose Garden and the 10,000-square-foot Conservatory, housing tropical flowers and foliage from around the world.

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Fort Worth Japanese Garden

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, 76107 817-871-7686 | FWBG.org.

This 7.5-acre garden is a haven of peaceful beauty, with waterfalls and pools filled with koi surrounded by evergreen shrubs, trees, flowers and colorful foliage.

Fort Worth Zoo

1989 Colonial Parkway Fort Worth, 76110 | 817-759-7555 FortWorthZoo.com.

The nationally ranked Fort Worth Zoo is now even better. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre exhibit, takes you on a spectacular journey through the various regions of the Lone Star State. You’ll see Texas residents like swift foxes, ocelots, white-tailed deer, bobcats, red wolves, bats, spiders and more.

Don’t miss Texas Town, complete with a restaurant, dry goods store, saloon and jail. There’s also a Play Barn and Play Yard where kids can pet their favorite animals and ride an old-fashioned carousel while parents try their hand at managing a computer-simulated ranch. As it spotlights endangered species, Texas Wild! highlights the conservation successes and challenges in the state.

Trinity Trails

Northside Drive and Samuels to Foster Park 817-871-PARK | TrinityTrails.org.

Perfect for biking, walking or rollerblading, Trinity Trails offers 32 miles of paved trails. You can catch the trail practically anywhere from Northside Drive and Samuels to Foster Park, just north of I-20. The trail winds through Heritage Park, Trinity Park and Overton Park.

Fort Worth Nature Center

9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 76135 817-237-1111 FWNatureCenter.org.

Explore the Texas wilderness that greeted the first pioneers at this refuge. You’ll see native wildlife and plants — including buffalo, white-tailed deer and Texas wildflowers — as you discover 25 miles of trails. The 3,500-acre sanctuary is located just 10 miles from downtown Fort Worth. The Hardwicke Interpretive Center includes nature programs, exhibits and a library.

MUSEUMS Amon Carter Museum

3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 76107 | 817-738-1933 CarterMuseum.org.

This wonderful museum features exceptional works of major 19th and 20th century American artists, including masterpieces by legendary Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, plus other magnificent artists like Georgia O’Keeffe and Stuart Davis. It houses the secondlargest collection of photography in the country.

Kimbell Art Museum

3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 76107 817-332-8451 | KimbellArt.org.

Known as “America’s best small museum,” the Kimbell offers a world-class collection of art, with masterpieces from antiquity to the 20th century, including works by El Greco, Cezanne, Rembrandt, Picasso and Matisse. The museum also regularly hosts major traveling exhibitions. The Kimbell building is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding public art facilities in the world. In 2013, it opened a new pavilion design by Renzo Piano that nearly doubled it’s space.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, 76107 817-738-9215 | 1-866-824-5566 The Modern.org.

The new home of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is now open in the Cultural District. A “temple of modern art,” the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth embodies the principles of classical Japanese architecture while employing modern Western techniques.

Designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando, it features 53,000 square feet of gallery space, a 1.5-acre pond, a cafe overlooking the water, and a 250-seat auditorium. The Modern showcases masterworks of modern and contemporary American and European art from 1945 to the present.

Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

1501 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, 76107 817-255-9300 | 888-255-9300 FWMuseum.org.

One of the largest science and history museums in the Southwest, this outstanding facility offers worlds of fun for families.

The museum is home to nine permanent exhibits, including DinoDig, Kidspace and HandsOn Science. It’s also home to the spectacular, domed Omni Theater, which surrounds you with sight and sound, as well as the stellar Noble Planetarium.

American Airlines C. R. Smith Museum

4601 Texas Highway 360 Fort Worth, 76155 817-967-1560 CRSmithMuseum.org.

This museum shows the fascinating world of commercial aviation through interactive exhibits, dioramas, a large-screen theater and a restored DC-3.

Stockyards Museum

131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 76106 | 817-625-5082 StockyardsMuseum.org.

See how Fort Worth became “Cowtown” at this fun museum.

It tells the story of the Fort Worth Stockyards and the local meatpacking industry.

Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art

309 Main St., Fort Worth, 76102 817-332-6554, SidRMuseum.org.

Located downtown in Sundance Square, this wonderful collection features the works of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

128 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 76102 | 817-626-7131 TexasCowboyHallofFame.com.

Housed in the area’s original horse and mule barns, the museum features the Sterquell Wagon Collection, a collection of more than 60 wagons, carriages and sleighs that have been beautifully restored, and

videos, trophies, saddles and photographs from Hall of Fame honorees. The John Justin Trail of Fame, named for the famous boot maker, showcases a variety of boots and special memorabilia from this legendary Western industry.

National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame

1720 Gendy St., Fort Worth, 76107 817-336-4475 | Cowgirl.net.

This is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit. 3,000 square feet of fun and education, it features interactive exhibits, artifacts from the permanent collection, a traveling exhibit gallery, multi-purpose theater, expanded research library, wildwest-show-themed gift store and a grand rotunda where visitors can learn about the 158 women in the museum’s hall of fame.

Historic Wall at Intermodal Transportation Center

9th and Jones streets Fort Worth, 76102 Located in the Intermodal Transportation Center, the Historic Wall celebrates the AfricanAmerican mercantile and warehouse district that thrived in the eastern edge of downtown in early Fort Worth. The artwork is composed of carved and stained brick panels, and includes a narrative about the vibrant African-American commercial district.

National Cowboys of Color Museum

3400 Mount Vernon Ave., Fort Worth, 76102 | 817-534-8801 CowboysofColor.org.

This fascinating museum highlights the role of African-Americans in the American West. The story of these trail-blazing cowboys is told through artwork, photos and other historical items, offering a new perspective of diversity, struggle and triumph in the Old West.

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SIGHTS & SOUNDS Bass Performance Hall

525 Commerce St., Fort Worth, 76102 817-212-4200 | BassHall.com.

The crown jewel of Downtown Fort Worth, the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall was named “one of the top 10 opera houses in the world”

by Travel+Leisure magazine. An acclaimed multi-purpose facility, the Bass Hall is the permanent home of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Ballet Theater (when in Cowtown), the Fort Worth Opera, the Cliburn Concerts, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and some presentations by Casa Mañana.

Billy Bob’s Texas

2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, 76102 | 817-624-7117 BillyBobsTexas.com.

The world’s largest honky-tonk is huge (seven acres!), with its own indoor rodeo arena, two big dance floors, 25 bars, restaurants, arcade games, a Wall of Fame with celebrity handprints and a general store. Open daily, Billy Bob’s Texas features live musical entertainment every night and free dance lessons on Thursday night.

Casa Mañana

3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 76107 | 817-332-2272 CasaManana.org.

Housed in a geodesic dome, this famous theater-in-theround offers Broadway musicals, national touring shows, concerts and comedies.

Circle Theatre

230 W. 4th St., Fort Worth, 76102 817-877-3040| CircleTheatre.com.

Located in Sundance Square, Circle Theatre offers contemporary plays rarely seen in Fort Worth. The theater space seats 125, bringing patrons close to the action on the stage. The theater celebrates Texas’ unique culture, and often produces works by Texas playwrights.

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Cliburn Concerts

2525 Ridgmar Blvd #307 Fort Worth, 76116 | 817-738-6536 Cliburn.org.

This superb concert series celebrates its 50th anniversary last year. For decades, it has brought some of the world’s greatest classical performers to Fort Worth from legendary names to dazzling newcomers, and from instrumental concerts to vocal performances. Events are held at Bass Hall.

Cowtown Coliseum

121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 76102 | 817-625-1025 CowtownColiseum.com.

Built in 1908, the Cowtown Coliseum was the site of the world’s first indoor rodeo. It hosts events throughout the year, including the Stockyards Championship Rodeo.

Performances every Friday and Saturday.

Fort Worth Herd

131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 76102 | 817-336-HERD FortWorthHerd.com.

The world’s only daily cattle drive! The Old West comes to life before your eyes as cowhands drive a herd of longhorns along Exchange Avenue, through the Stockyards. Every detail is authentic and historically true.

Held daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., except major holidays, weather permitting.

Fort Worth Opera

3505 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth 76102 817-731-0833 | FWOpera.org.

Fort Worth Opera, the oldest opera company in Texas, stages a festival format series of three or four operas every spring at Bass Performance Hall, one of the top 10 opera houses in the world. Since its beginning in 1946, the Fort Worth Opera has helped to launch the careers of great performers such as John Alexander, Luigi Alva, Martina Arroyo, Enrico de Giuseppe, Placido Domingo, Giorgio Tozzi and Beverly Sills.

Fort Worth Theatre

4401 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, 76109 | 817-921-5300.

The oldest community theater in North Texas, Fort Worth Theatre offers a broad range of theatrical productions at Orchestra Hall.

The theater also produces the Hispanic “Labor of Love” series.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

330 E. 4th St., Ste. 200, Fort Worth 76102 | 817-665-6000 FortWorthSymphony.com.

For more than 75 years, the Fort Worth Symphony has offered musical performances of exceptionally high quality.

Two concert series are offered at the Bass Performance Hall: the Symphonic Series and the Pops Series, which features a variety of nationally renowned musical artists. In the summer, the Fort Worth Symphony presents “Concerts in the Garden,” a music festival held under the stars at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

Hip Pocket Theatre

1950 Silver Creek Road Fort Worth 76108 817-246-9775 | HipPocket.org.

One of the most innovative and respected companies in the Southwest, this delightful theater troupe has been entertaining and enchanting audiences since 1977. Hip Pocket Theatre performs at Silver Creek Amphitheatre, a wonderfully intimate outdoor space surrounded by the night sky.

Jubilee Theatre

506 Main St., Fort Worth, 76102 817-338-4411 | JubileeTheatre.org.

Jubilee Theatre thrills audiences with exceptional plays and musicals reflecting AfricanAmerican culture. Performing in an intimate 100-seat space, Jubilee offers outstanding original works and incredible musical performances.

| fort worth’ OUT life Log Cabin Village

2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth 76109 | 817-926-5881 LogCabinVillage.org.

At this collection of authentic Texas log cabins you’ll see live demonstrations depicting the activities of the early pioneers in Fort Worth. The six cabins were built in the 1850s and contain original furnishings.

Sundance Square

201 Main St., Ste. 700, Fort Worth 76102 | 817-255-5700 SundanceSquare.com.

Thanks to the Sundance Square Entertainment and Shopping District, Fort Worth was named “the hottest downtown in Texas”

by Texas Monthly. In this 20-block district, you’ll find movies, nightclubs, restaurants, stores, museums, live theaters and more.

Sundance Square’s beautiful landscaping, red-brick streets, and historic, early-20th-century buildings make it a pedestrian’s delight. Sundance Square is also a thriving business and residential district and has been hailed as a monumental achievement in urban redevelopment.

Tarantula Excursion Train

140 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 76106 817-625-RAIL or 817-624-4741 GrapevineVintageRailroad.com.

Take a trip back in time on this vintage 1896 train. Daily excursions between Grapevine and the Stockyards National Historic District. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s nickname is the Tarantula Train, because an early map of the tracks resembled a large spider.

Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Circle Fort Worth, 76117 I-35W at Highway 114 817-215-8500 TexasMotorSpeedway.com.

Texas Motor Speedway is the second-largest sports and entertainment facility in the nation, with a capacity of more than 150,000. The top names in the racing world compete at the Texas Motor Speedway, where dual-bank turns allow for both NASCAR and Indy car racing.

Texas Motor Speedway is the only speedway to host all major forms of American automobile racing.

Rose Marine Theater

1440 N. Main St., Ft. Worth, 76106 817-624-8333 RoseMarineTheater.com.

The Rose Marine Theater is one of Fort Worth’s newer performance venues. This historic home opened as a movie house in the 1920s. The theater has undergone a full restoration. It is home to the Latin Arts Association, showcasing live theater, dance, music and other performing arts.

Stockyards Station

140 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 76102 | 817-625-9715 StockyardsStation.com.

The fun is non-stop at this Westernstyle family destination. You’ll find galleries, restaurants, gift shops, Western clothing stores and more.

You can also take a Cowboy Walking Tour, including a trip to the Livestock Exchange Building and a behind-the-scenes look at Billy Bob’s Texas.

Carriage rides in Downtown Fort Worth [Tammye Nash]

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OUT in the gayborhods A lot of big cities boast a gayborhood — the urban center where queer populations congregate to eat, drink, shop and play. From San Francisco’s Castro District to New York’s Chelsea to Miami’s South Beach to Houston’s Montrose, most American cities claim at least one neighborhood as the place where gay culture dominates.

Dallas boasts two — one a long-established center, one a burgeoning new base.

ilume

THE STRIP ON CEDAR SPRINGS / OAK LAWN

Casie Nova [Kat Haygood]

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“The Crossroads” is the natural nickname for the intersection of Cedar Springs Road and Throckmorton Street, but whether you refer to it by that, as “Oak Lawn,” “Cedar Springs,” “The Strip,” “The ‘Hood,” “Boystown” or any number of similarly fond sobriquets, everyone in Dallas knows this as the hub of gay culture. While it was once a dodgy neighborhood sandwiched between Downtown and Park Cities, the LGBT community began gentrifying the area starting in the 1970s, creating what has become a powerhouse of culture and commerce — a true gay mecca.

Its proximity to Highland Park, University Park and Uptown has made it a prime location; Oak Lawn Avenue is one of the more desirable addresses in central Dallas, home to trendy markets such as EatZi’s, fancy restaurants like Al Biernat’s and comfortable hangouts like Lucky’s. The mixeduse development ilume opened in 2009 and quickly became

a social lightning rod, with residential space, Dish restaurant and the ilume Gallerie, and the sister development, ilume Park, a dog-friendly residence.

Oak Lawn runs perpendicular to three other busy drags: Lemmon Avenue, Cedar Springs Road and Maple Avenue, all of which claim their share of nightclubs and gay-owned and -managed businesses.

Caven Enterprises owns four clubs along the Strip (JR.’s Bar & Grill, Sue Ellen’s, TMC: The Mining Company and Station 4), and Kroger’s grocery store is as much a pick-up joint and meeting place as a market.

The Crossroads is the point from which all things queer emanate in Dallas, from the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade winding its route through the streets in September to the biggest Halloween street party in the city to the Easter pet parade and picnic each spring in nearby Lee Park. But all year long, it’s where gay Dallas calls home.

BISHOP ARTS DISTRICT / OAK CLIFF For years, the Oak Cliff area southwest of Downtown Dallas was known more as an area of perceived crime and poverty than as a unique and interesting neighborhood. But as typically happens when gays gentrify an area, Oak Cliff has seen a resurgence in appeal (and an increase in rents) over the last decade. Yet it is still one of the most affordable areas of the city.

The growth is largely concentrated in the Bishop Arts District, an up-and-coming neighborhood undergoing a renaissance. Bordered around Davis and Bishop avenues, this small enclave is gradually branching out from a few blocks to the larger community. But Bishop Arts remains the focus.

Bishop Arts District

Chief among the draws for this historically funky, artsy center are the restaurants and boutiques, many gay-owned.

From Hattie’s to Veracruz restaurant, there’s also the acclaimed Lucia restaurant, the Oak Cliff branch of the gay-popular hamburger joint Hunky’s and Tillman’s Roadhouse, designed by famed gay style guru Todd Fiscus. The list is nearly endless, as new shops create more and more reasons for the gay community of Dallas to head south of the Trinity and call this place home.

Hunky’s in Oak Cliff

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Visitors to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex can find fun to fit any taste.

Here are just a few suggestions to put on your schedule when you’re in town.

quintessential dfw

Fair Park & the State Fair of Texas

Dallas’ Fair Park, located just southeast of Downtown, is home to the annual Texas State Fair, which runs from late September into October each year and is the largest state fair in the country.

Fair Park, open year round, is linked by location to the earliest state fair grounds, dating back to 1886. But most of the existing

Fort Worth Stockyards [Tammye Nash]

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Fair Park and the State Fair of Texas

buildings were constructed in the Art Deco style specifically for the 1936 Exposition, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Texas Republic.

Today, Fair Park is the only intact and unaltered pre-1950s world fair site remaining in the U.S. The 227-acre park, designated as a National Historic Landmark

Dallas Musuem of Art [Dallas CVB]

in 1986, hosts more than 7 million visitors each year for the fair, various sporting events such as the Red River Showdown football game, cultural and entertainment events.

Southeast of Downtown Dallas, just off Interstate 30 FairPark.org.

Fort Worth Stockyards

Fort Worth has long been known as the place “where the West begins.” Nowhere is that more obvious than in the Fort Worth Stockyards, the head of the legendary Chisholm Trail and later, the city’s meatpacking district and livestock exchange.

Today, the past and present collide in the Stockyards. Twicedaily cattle drives featuring mounted cowhands herding Texas longhorns through the streets, the Stockyards Museum, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad keep history alive. The world-famous honky tonk Billy Bob’s Texas and the Stockyards Championship Rodeo maintain the cowboy flavor, and the Stockyards Station offers up plenty of shopping and top-notch restaurants.

North of Downtown Fort Worth, on Exchange Avenue at North Main Street.

FortWorthStockyards.org

Dallas Arts District

Dallas has had a thriving fine arts community for more than a century. The Arts District, strung out along Flora Street on the edge of Downtown, features the world-reknowned Winspear Opera House, the Wyly Theater and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Add in the museums — The Nasher Sculpture Center, the Dallas Museum of Art and the Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, and Dallas has the largest contiguous urban arts district in the country.

Across Woodall Rogers Freeway,

the Perot Museum of Nature and Science adds another dimension to the cultural offerings.

Along Flora Street in Dallas.

TheDallasArtsDistrict.org.

Fort Worth Cultural District

Fort Worth’s about a lot more than just longhorns and cowboy. There’s plenty of culture in Cowtown, too. The Kimball Art Museum features a collection ranging from antiquity to contemporary. The Modern Art Museum building is almost as dazzling as the exhibitions it houses, and the Amon Carter

Amon Carter Museum [Ft. Worth CVB]

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| quintessential dfw Museum is home to a substantial photographic collection. Nearby is the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and the city’s Wild West heritage is represented by the National Cowgirl Museum.

West of Downtown, near the intersection of Camp Bowie and Lancaster Avenue FWCulture.com

Sixth Floor Museum

For decades, Dallas battled against being known as the city were President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Then civic leaders decided that instead of backing away from history, they should explore it. Thus was born the Sixth Floor Museum. Situated in the old School Book Depository — the building from which Lee Harvey Oswald shot the president — the Sixth Floor Museum chronicles the assassination and the legacy of John F. Kennedy and presents contemporary culture within the context of presidential history.

411 Elm St. in Dallas JFK.org

John F. Kennedy Tribute in Fort Worth [Cassie Quinn]

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Sixth Floor Museum [Dallas CVB]

JFK Tribute in Fort Worth

When you mention JFK and Texas, everyone immediately thinks of Dealey Plaza and the School Book Depository in Dallas.

But fewer people realize that before he went to Dallas that fateful November day, President Kennedy spent that night at the Hotel Texas in downtown Fort Worth, and on the morning of Nov. 22, met with a crowd of well-wishers outside the hotel before speaking at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Today, the city of Fort Worth honors Kennedy and his legacy with the JFK Tribute, featuring sculpture of President Kennedy, images that capture moments in time and inscriptions describing his stay in Fort Worth.

General Worth Square, at the intersection of Main and 8th streets.

JFKTribute.com

Dallas World Aquarium [Dallas CVB]

Six Flags Over Texas/ Hurricane Harbor

Located near the geographic heart of the DFW Metroplex, Six Flags Over Texas has been providing family fun for all kinds of families for more than 50 years. The 212-acre park, the first of the Six Flag Theme Parks, offers rides for all ages — including the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Texas in The Titan, and the Texas Giant wooden roller coaster, shopping, Broadway-style musical revues and concerts by big-name entertainers. Although most people think of Six Flags as just a summertime destination, the park is also open the month of October for Frightfest, and from the end of November through December for Holiday in the Park. Just across the interstate sits Six Flags’ sister park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park.

Wiith 50 acres of rides and slides and a 1-million-gallon wave pool, Hurricane Harbor is the largest water park in North Texas.

Interstate 30 at Highway 360 in Arlington SixFlags.com

Six Flags over Texas, Arlington [Tammye Nash]

Dallas World Aquarium

Situated in an old warehouse in Dallas’ West End, Dallas World Aquarium is a for-profit aquarium and zoo intended to aid conservation and education by housing many animals that are threatened or endangered as part of a cooperative breeding program with other zoos around the world. The upper level of the aquarium is an artificial reproduction of the Orinoco Rainforest, aviary with birds

such as scarlet ibis and toucans flying freely and the only public display of three-toed sloths in the U.S., plus electric eels, caecilians, tamarins, poison dart frogs, Orinoco crocodiles, and vampire bats. The lower level houses aquaria featuring fish, sea anemones, coral, jellyfish, and other sea animals from around the world.

1801 N. Griffin St. in Dallas DWAZoo.com

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dining OUT the best places to...

El Tizoncito [Arnold Wayne Jones]

… Get a taco

El Tizoncito

Our favorite taqueria is this Lemmon Avenue stop, with a full bar and friendly décor in addition to some of the best Mexico Citystyle tacos in town.

5150 Lemmon Ave. ElTizoncitoUS.com.

… Drink a margarita Komali

Leann Berry, one of Dallas’ top mixologists, designed the drinks at this Uptown hot spot, owned by chef Abraham Salum.

Her habanero margarita is tops … though not for the faint of palate.

4142 Cole Ave., Ste. 106.

KomaliRestaurant.com.

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… People-watch with a beer in hand JR.’s Bar & Grill

You really can get a bite at this area club, which has a popular balcony overlooking The Crossroads, as well as a nice burger and dog and a beer to wash it down with.

3923 Cedar Springs Road.

Caven.com.

… Eat a slider

Learn Berry at Komali [Arnold Wayne Jones]

Easy Slider Food Truck

This lesbian-owned grill on wheels moves locales every day, but wherever you land, you’re sure to get a good mini-burger.

Follow them on EasySliderTruck.com.

… Get barbecue

Pecan Lodge

Long housed in the Dallas Farmers Market, in 2014 this smokehouse moved to its own space in Deep Ellum, serving can’t-miss brisket and ribs.

2702 Main St. PecanLodge.com.

… Get caffeinated while writing the Great American Novel Ascension

This Design District hot-spot recalls the hipster joints of the ’90s, with a limited but excellent menu and coffee and tea drinks, all in an atmosphere that allows you to pop open your laptop and get busy (with free wifi!).

1621 Oak Lawn Ave. AscensionDallas.com.

… Have a quick burger among family

Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers

Long a Cedar Springs institution, this gay-run burger joint also has a branch in Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District, and serves traditional burgers with a hint of flamboyance.

3940 Cedar Springs Road.

Hunkys.com.

… Have a romantic dinner

The Grape

Lower Greenville Avenue’s longest-standing restaurant is this European-style bistro where wine, low lighting and high-end food conspire to get you in the mood.

2808 Greenville Ave. The GrapeRestaurant.com.

DISH

are few places that offer such comforting desserts.

4434 Harry Hines Blvd.

OriginalMarketDiner.com.

… Watch a drag show over eggs Benedict Dish

We’ve long been fans of this modern American restaurant in the ’hood, but when they instituted the monthly Drag Brunch (last Sunday of every month), it made dealing with a hangover seem almost like your Saturday night hadn’t even ended.

4123 Cedar Springs Road.

Dish-Dallas.com.

… Go vegan

Spiral Diner

An Oak Cliff institution, this vegan restaurant serves sufferingfree food of all kinds, including a delicious selection of desserts.

1101 N. Beckley Ave. SpiralDiner.com.

… Drink cheap beer

The Hidden Door

The Sunday afternoon beer bust — with drafts just 50 cents — gets you in the door; the camaraderie of the bearish clientele keeps you coming back.

5025 Bowser Ave. HiddenDoor-Dallas.com.

… Have a piece of pie

Original Market Diner

This old-school diner isn’t open for dinner, but during breakfast and lunch, there

… See what’s going on in the food world

Trinity Groves

The new development in West Dallas gathers a number of high-end restaurant concepts in one place, giving diners a smorgasbord of culinary choices.

425 Bedford St. TrinityGroves.com.

… Grab a bite past midnight Café Brazil

Dallas’ premier oldschool coffeehouse has multiple locations, all open 24 hours, and all serving food (omelettes, crepes) and strong coffee all day long.

3847 Cedar Springs Road (and other locations).

CafeBrazil.com.

… Thai one on

ThaiRiffic

This unassuming restaurant delivers excellent Thai food on a scale from “mild” to “fill out your last will and testament.”

4000 Cedar Springs Road, Ste. E. ThaiDallas.com.

… Enjoy a steak Knife

This new (and new-fangled) restaurant inside The Highland Hotel serves a wide range of steaks — all excellent — in a gayfriendly environment.

5680 N. Central Expressway.

KnifeDallas.com.

… Try south of the border cuisine that’s not Mexican

San Salvaje by Stephan Pyles

One of the top chefs in the nation is Dallas’ own Stephan Pyles, whose latest concept culls from traditions in South and Central America for its acclaimed cuisine.

2100 Ross Ave., Ste. 100.

SanSalvaje.com.

San Salvaje by Stephan Pyles

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| dining OUT

Knife

… Have a slice

Cane Rosso

This Deep Ellum spot, with a sister version in Fort Worth, offers great hand-crafted pizzas.

2612 Commerce St., Dallas.

815 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth.

IlCaneRosso.com.

Speaking of Fort Worth — some Cowtown recommendations … Grab a bite after the theater

Grace

Possibly Fort Worth’s fanciest (but still approachable) Downtown eatery is this star, from chef Blaine Staniford.

777 Main St., Fort Worth.

GraceFortWorth.com.

… Watch the game with a fine craft beer

PhD

The sister restaurant of Fort Worth’s Pour House, PhD (Pour House Dallas) is gay-owned and serves comfy food and a good selection of locally-brewed beers in a gay-friendly sports-bar setting.

1300 W. Davis St. PHDallas.com.

… Eat an enchilada

Reata

Sorry, but the enchiladas at the Sundance Square space are better than you’ve had anywhere — even if your Mexican mama made them for you in the crib.

310 Houston St., Fort Worth.

Reata.net.

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… Have authentic Texas cuisine

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro

Chef Tim Love’s urban take on classic Southwestern dishes has made him a star in the kitchen and this signature restaurant will let you know why.

2406 N. Main St., Fort Worth.

LonesomeDoveBistro.com.

Pecan Lodge [Arnold Wayne Jones]

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lgbt friendly accommodations

As a cosmopolitan city, Dallas’ hospitality industry is sophisticated and welcoming. Most major chains, especially those with hotels in the Uptown/Oak Lawn vicinity, will be familiar with and helpful to the LGBT community. The following accommodations, however, stand out as having shown themselves especially receptive to the LGBT traveler.

Daisy Polk Inn [David Taffet]

Hilton Anatole

2100 N. Stemmons Freeway.

214-748-1200 HiltonAnatole.com.

One of the finest and biggest luxury hotels in Dallas — if not all of Texas — the Anatole was completed in 1988. Consisting of two buildings, each with its own vibe (the Tower and the Atrium), and a staggering 1,606 guest rooms, this is a massive, 45-acre complex with a gay-friendly history. Its Ser restaurant, 27 stories above street level, offers arguably the most impressive view in all of Dallas, as well as exceptional high-end cuisine.

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Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center

7050 Stemmons Freeway.

This mid-range hotel along I-35 serves as the long-time host hotel for the Texas Bear Round Up, the annual convention of gay “bears,” which takes place every spring.

Daisy Polk Inn

2917 Reagan St. 214-522-4692 DaisyPolkInn.com.

Dallas’ only gay bed-andbreakfast, the Daisy Polk Inn is a delightful arts and crafts manse just blocks off the Cedar Springs Strip. Six beautifully appointed rooms, coddle you in luxury and old-school charm. Steeped in history and eclectic décor, it — along with the more private Dickason Cottage in back — offers comfort and convenience.

Warwick Melrose Dallas

3015 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-521-5151 WarwickMelroseDallas.com.

The storied Melrose Hotel, located in the heart of the gayborhood, has been a staple in Dallas since its construction in 1924, becoming part of the Warwick chain in 2005.

Its 184 guest rooms are luxurious and quaint. The Melrose has embraced the gay community, hosting many events, including serving as the launch-point for the reboot of Razzle Dazzle in 2011. Its Landmark Restaurant is acclaimed for its cuisine, and its elegant Library Bar is a popular spot for drinks and jazz.

Dallas Victory

2440 Victory Park Lane.

214-397-4100 WHotels.com/Dallas.

Part of the Starwood Hotels brand, the W in Victory Park features its dramatic Ghostbar (and the Ghostdeck with see-

Hotel ZaZa

through floor). The hotelexudes a funkiness common to the chain exudes a funkiness common to the chain, with amenities like Cook Hall restaurant, which serves gastropub cuisine.

Sheraton Downtown Dallas

400 N. Olive St. 214-922-8000 SheratonDallasHotel.com.

Looming 42 stories over the Dallas skyline, the high-rise Sheraton (previously the Adam’s Mark) is a massive hotel that has long been a friend to the gay community, hosting such events as the annual Miss Gay USofA drag pageant and the Black Tie Dinner (Dallas’ dinner is the largest nationwide; the Sheraton’s ballroom accommodates up to 5,000 guests). Following a $90 million renovation in 2009, the hotel offers 1,840 guest rooms and 70 meeting spaces. Near both the Dallas Convention Center and the Downtown Arts District, the

Sheraton is centrally located in the heart of Dallas’ Central Business District, and abuts a DART rail line. The Kitchen Table restaurant serves American style cuisine.

Hotel Zaza

2332 Leonard St. 214-468-8399 HotelZaza.com.

Located in the heart of Uptown, the Zaza is a perpetually busy boutique hotel with a large gay following. The saucily-decorated rooms are tucked away on a side street within a few paces of the hubbub of Uptown nightlife, but its own Dragonfly restaurant (and popular Urban Oasis pool bar) give you plenty of things to do without leaving the grounds.

On select weekends, the Sunday School brunch is a dance party/ meal that attracts a mixed gaystraight crowd.

W Hotel

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art company seasons THEATER ATTPAC

ATTPAC.org.

The touring productions at the Winspear (formerly called the Lexus Broadway Series) welcomes the return of last year’s hit The Book of Mormon (Feb. 10–22), followed by the Disney charmer Newsies (April 29–May 10), the revival of the kid-friendly Annie (June 23–July 5) and finally Motown: The Musical (July 21– Aug. 9). Also coming in 2015 (but with no announced dates yet): The cross-dressing kid-comedy Matilda.

The center also recently launched a new series, OffBroadway on Flora, which brings smaller, quirky shows to the City Performance Hall, Hamon Hall in the Winspear or Potter Rose Hall in the Wyly. Among the offerings: Monologuist Mike Daisey’s The Great Tragedies (Feb. 26–28), Rude Mechs’ Stop Hitting Yourself (May 28–30) and Nora Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore (June 25–27).

Finally, the center also presents its on-going project of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare with monthly staged readings. And the Elevator Series includes spoken word performances by Oral Fixation, often with queer content. All performances will be in the Wyly.

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Kinky Boots, Dallas Summer Musicals

Dallas Summer Musicals and Performing Arts Fort Worth DallasSummerMusicals.com.

BassHall.com DSM’s current season welcomes the North Texas premiere of the transgender smash Kinky Boots (Feb.

24–March 8), followed by The King and I (March 20–April 5), then a magic show called The Illusionists (April 7–19). In June, there’s a quick succession of three shows: the still-running hit Rodgers+Hammerstein’s Cinderella (June 9–21, 2015),

which has a new book written by gay scribe Douglas Carter Beane, immediately followed by a stage version of Dirty Dancing (June 23–July 5), and finally the Tony Award-winning revival of Pippin (July 7–19).

DallasSummerMusicals.org.

Performing Arts Fort Worth will present Beauty and the Beast (Jan. 14–18) and Chicago (April 3–4). It will also share several shows that played with DSM or ATTPAC: Tony-winner Once, which played in Dallas in December 2014, moves to Cowtown in 2015 (Feb. 18–22). Three DSM shows will all play for a week at Bass Hall following their Dallas debuts: Cinderella (June 23–28), then Dirty Dancing (July 7–12) and finally Pippin (July 21–26). You can also see Kinky Boots in Fort Worth if you miss it in Dallas, though you’ll have to wait until the fall (Oct. 27–Nov. 1).

Dallas Theater Center

DallasTheaterCenter.org Dallas’ premiere theater will bobble between its two main venues (the Wyly and the Kalita) with The Book Club Play (Jan. 1–Feb. 1 at the Kalita), the homegrown musical Stagger Lee (Jan. 21–Feb. 15, at the Wyly), School for Wives and Medea (Feb. 19–March 29, at the Kalita) the sports-themed musical Collosal (April 2–May 3, at the Wyly) and Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility (April 23–May 24, Kalita).

Uptown Players

UptownPlayers.org.

The 2015 season begins with a “bonus” show in the Rose Room, the parody Gilligan’s Fire Island (Feb. 13–March 15). The mainstage season will be The Nance (July 19–July 5), Catch Me If You Can (July 24–Aug. 9), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Aug. 28–Sept. 13) and Harbor (Oct. 9–Nov. 7).

Kitchen Dog Theater

KitcheDogTheater.org.

On the heels of a spectacular few seasons, the edgy

company’s 2015 shows include: Wilde/Earnest (March 13–April 18), a world premiere by local company member Lee Trull that adapts Oscar Wilde’s most famous work; and the mainstage production of the 2015 New Works Festival, The Firestorm (May 22–June 27).

Lyric Stage

LyricStage.org.

Last season’s Mame got sadly bumped from the schedule, but this season features some topnotch Golden Age musicals: Annie Get Your Gun (Jan. 22–25, 2015), Lady in the Dark, (April 24–May 3) and South Pacific (July 12–21, 2015).

MBS Productions.

MBSProductions.net.

The gay-themed troupe brings back Lovely Uranus in Lovely Confessions (Jan. 29–Feb. 22, 2015), then Hotel California (March 26–April 19, 2015), Dream Café (May 28–June 21, 2015) and finally a new trip to East Texas — The Beulaville Baptist Book Club Presents: Macbeth! (July 16–Aug. 9, 2015).

(scheduled for May 2015) has not be announced, but the season closer will be The Liar (June 25–July 19), Corneille’s classic comedy adapted by David Ives (Venus in Fur. In Theatre Too: The return of gay writer Joe DiPietro’s I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Jan. 9–Feb. 15).

WaterTower Theatre WaterTowerTheatre.com.

The season — the 15th for WTT’s artistic director, Terry Martin — includes The Explorers Club, co-produced with Stage West, which runs Jan. 16–Feb. 8, followed by Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning drama All My Sons (April 17–May 10), and Vicki Caroline Cheatwood’s new play Manicures & Monuments (June 5–28). The season closes out with the musical Sweet Charity (July 14–Aug. 16). In addition, the Out of the Loop Fringe Festival returns for its 14th incarnation, March 5–15.

Also check out seasons for more area theater companies: ContemporaryTheatreOfDallas.com, CircleTheatre.com, TheatreArlington.org, WingSpanTheatre.com, Undermain.org and JubileeTheatre.org.

Stage West.

StageWest.org.

Fort Worth’s preeminent company’s lineup will include The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence (Feb. 19–March 22), gay playwright John Logan’s Red (April 9–May 10) and the return to North Texas of Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (June 4–July 12). The season will end with Mr. Burns, a post-electric play (Aug. 6–Sept. 13), a musical inspired by The Simpsons.

Theatre 3

Theatre3Dallas.com.

The uptown company’s mainstage season opens 2015 with Jaston Williams on deck for Jay Presson Allen’s Tru (Jan. 8–Feb. 8), a one-man show about Truman Capote. That’s followed

by Hot Mikado (March 12–April 5), an outlandish adaptation of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic.

The sixth show of the season

The Nance, Uptown Players

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| art company seasons Opera, Music and Dance The Dallas Opera

DallasOpera.org The season features the dual performances of La Wally (Act IV) and Everest (Jan. 30, Feb. 1m, 4, and 7), the world’s favorite opera, La Boheme (March 13, 15m, 18, 21, 27 and 29m) and finally Iolanta (April 10, 12m, 15 and 18).

Fort Worth Opera FWOpera2015.org The moment the Dallas Opera season ends, FWO picks up the slack with its annual Spring Festival, with three operas performing in repertory: The new work Dog Days (April 24, 26, 28, 29, May 1 and 2m, at the Scott Theatre), Verdi’s revolutionary tragic masterpiece La Traviata (April 25, May 3m and 9, at Ball Hall) and Hamlet (May 2 and 10m).

ATTPAC

ATTPAC.org Music and comedy shows are also part of the ATTPAC lineup, including queermedian Paula Poundstone (Jan. 31 and Feb. 1) in concert, the dazzling sound of 2Cellos (Feb. 26) and velvet voiced gay singing icon Johnny Mathis (June 11) among them.

(See also music performances from TITAS, below.) ATTPAC.org.

Texas Ballet Theater TexasBalletTheater.org.

Cowtown-based TBT presents The Merry Widow (Feb. 6–8, Bass), Masterworks (April 17–19, Dallas’ CPH) and finally Artistic Director’s Choice (May 29–31, Bass).

Ronald K. Brown’s troupe performs with TITAS in 2015

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TITAS

ATTPAC.org.

The season is at the Winspear for Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence (Jan. 17). Two more shows return to CPH for musician Maya Beiser (March 6–7) and architectural dance troupe Diavolo (March 27–28), and the popular Parsons Dance Company back at the Winspear (April 25). The season concludes with Malandain’s Ballet Biarritz (May 1–2, at CPH), and the local debut of Ballet West (May 29–30, at the Winspear). TITAS also hosts its Command Performance Gala at the Winspear (May 16).

Eisemann Center

EisemannCenter.com.

The Richardson performing arts palace presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company (Feb. 7), among the offerings.

performing arts and culture THEATER & OPERA UPTOWN PLAYERS

Performs at Kalita Humphreys Theater 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd.

214-219-2718 UptownPlayers.com.

Since its founding in 2001, Uptown Players has become one of the most respected companies in the entire North Texas theater community, winning numerous awards from critics and peers for its edgy, gay-themed productions.

From ambitious musicals (The Producers, Next to Normal, Altar Boyz) to intense dramas (Love!

Valour! Compassion!, The Normal Heart) to campy comedies (The Divine Sister, The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode, Legends) to original adaptations (The Valley of the Dolls), Uptown Players has taken queer sensibilities to mainstream audiences with astonishing success. Its 2010 season moved its shows to the historic Kalita Humphreys Theater in Oak Lawn, where it will continue to perform in 2014.

DALLAS THEATER CENTER

Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. 214-522-8499 DallasTheaterCenter.org.

For more than 50 years, the Metroplex’s most established regional theater was housed in the heart of Oak Lawn, but moved in 2009 to the Downtown Arts District and its new home at the Wyly Theatre. But that doesn’t mean it will lose touch with its queer roots. Its gay

Wyly Theatre [ATTPAC]

artistic director, Kevin Moriarty, has proven his commitment to diversity with his daring production of The Who’s Tommy, joining such gay-interest productions as I Am My Own Wife, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Dallas native Doug Wright, and Give It Up, an original musical by Douglas Carter Beane that opened on Broadway in 2011 as Lysistrata Jones, with original cast member Liz Mikel starring.

DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS

Performs at Music Hall at Fair Park 909 First Ave. | 972-691-7200 DallasSummerMusicals.com.

A Dallas institution since the 1940s, the Dallas Summer Musicals specializes in importing touring productions of hit Broadway shows. Recent productions include the North Texas premieres of such gay-themed productions as Hairspray, The Color Purple, The Drowsy Chaperone, Wicked and Mamma Mia!

THEATRE 3

2800 Routh St. | 214-871-3300 Theatre3Dallas.com.

Since the 1960s, Theatre 3 has rivaled the DTC as the area’s most enduring showcase for theater, with a season virtually year-round and features works by the likes of Tennessee Williams and Terrence McNally. Edgy musicals like the long-running Avenue Q and original gay works, such as Look What’s Happened to Pixie DeCosta.

KITCHEN DOG THEATER

The McKinney Avenue Contemporary 3120 McKinney Ave. 214-953-1773 KitchenDogTheater.org.

Established by iconoclastic theater alums from Southern Methodist University, Kitchen Dog is widely known for its quirky, edgy, challenging alternative theater aimed at a diverse, urban and urbane audience, including recent gay-interest productions of The Pillowman and Edward Albee’s The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?

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| performing arts and culture CONTEMPORARY THEATRE OF DALLAS

Greenville Center for the Arts, 5601 Sears St., | 214-828-0094 ContemporaryTheatreofDallas.com.

Located in a renovated church in the Lower Greenville area, CTD produces shows about modern life and relationships, from musicals to dramas to comedies, often hiring the best actors, directors and designers in North Texas, such as Rene Moreno, Randel Wright and Michael Serrecchia.

WATERTOWER THEATRE

Addison Theatre Centre 15650 Addison Road, Addison, 972-450-6232 WaterTowerTheatre.com.

Far North Dallas’ most successful troupe, the gay-run WaterTower Theatre has made Addison a destination for contemporary theater, often with queer-friendly content like the recent The Mystery of Irma Vep and Spring Awakening. Its Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, featuring a variety of companies and productions, is an annual highlight of the theater season.

DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER

5938 Skillman St., 214-740-0051, | DCT.org.

One of the most acclaimed companies in the nation devoted to theater targeted at children, the DCT provides inclusive programming about issues, such as tolerance, that are also entertaining for adults.

CASA MANANA

3101 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, | 817-332-2272 CasaManana.org.

The “House of Tomorrow” was the brainchild of Amon G. Carter for the Texas centennial celebration, and it continues to mount high quality productions under its distinctive golf-ball shaped dome and in other venues, such as Bass Hall, where it has brought Mamma Mia! and Avenue Q to Cowtown.

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Casa Manana [Ft. Worth CVB]

DALLAS OPERA

Performs at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., 214-443-1000 DallasOpera.org.

Like the Dallas Theater Center, the Dallas Opera — which has performed since 1957 — moved to the Arts District in 2009 to the stunning Winspear Opera House, which received widespread international acclaim. It has staged three world premieres (including MobyDick by gay composer Jake Heggie) with the likes of singers Paulo Szot, Patricia Racette, Joan Sutherland and Placido Domingo, and renowned directors/ designers like Franco Zeffirelli.

FORT WORTH OPERA

Performs at Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth 817-731-0833 | FWOpera.org.

Since staging La Traviata more than 60 years ago — making it the oldest continuously operational opera company in Texas — the Fort Worth Opera has been a cultural leader in Cowtown, inaugurating a festival-style series in 2007. The FWO, which is led by openly

gay general director Darren Woods has produced acclaimed productions of the opera adaptation of Angels in America and Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, and the world premiere of Before Night Falls about gay poet Reinaldo Arenas in 2010 and out singer Beth Clayton in Carmen.

MUSIC, DANCE & BALLET TURTLE CREEK CHORALE

Performs at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora St., 214-526-3214 | TurtleCreek.org.

One of the premier men’s choruses in the country, the Turtle Creek Chorale, now in its 35th season, has brought its irreverent, engaging but always harmonious musical performances to audiences — local, national and international. Its 200-plus members even collectively hold a Guinness Book of World Records entry for longest choral concert.

The Chorale also has several related choruses, including Encore! The acting music director is Sean Baugh.

THE WOMEN’S CHORUS OF DALLAS

Sammons Center 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.

214-520-7828 | TWCD.org.

This chorus, made up totally of women (many members of the LGBT community), has released 16 recordings — seven in collaboration with the TCC and nine solo — in its 25-year history, and performs several concerts throughout the year. Melinda Imthurn is the artistic director.

RESOUNDING HARMONY

ResoundingHarmony.com.

Former Turtle Creek Chorale artistic director Dr. Timothy Seelig inaugurated this new mixed chorus (men and women, gay and straight) in the fall of 2008 with the intent of performing several benefit concerts throughout the year. It is currently led by Russ Reiger.

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Morton H. Meyerson ymphony Center 2301 Flora St. | 214-692-0203 DallasSymphony.com Tracing its roots back as far as 1900, the Dallas Symphony has grown in the past 60 years from an ensemble to a fullyprofessional orchestra of worldclass reputation. In 2007, it welcomed a new artistic director, Jaap van Zweden. Guest performers, like Patti LuPone and out saxophonist Dave Koz, have also performed.

FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Performs at Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth 817-665-6000 | FWSO.org.

Providing a full slate of classical music and pop concerts each season to Tarrant County — and the entire region — the Fort Worth Symphony is one of the most successful orchestras of its size in the U.S.

TEXAS BALLET THEATER

Performs at Bass Performance Hall 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth and the Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St., Dallas, 817-763-0207, 214-369-5200 TexasBalletTheater.org.

The Texas Ballet Theater, the region’s preeminent classical dance company, performs full seasons in both Dallas and Fort Worth, under the stewardship of internationally renowned choreographer Sir Ben Stevenson.

In addition to its performances in Fort Worth Bass Hall, it performs in Dallas at the Winspear Opera House.

TITAS

2100 Ross Ave., Suite 650 performs at the Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St., 214-880-0202 | TITAS.org.

Dedicated to bringing live dance and musical performances to North Texas, TITAS has presented numerous groundbreaking works from the likes of Laurie Anderson, Bill T. Jones and Twyla Tharp for 30 years. Its gay executive director, Charles Santos, celebrated 11 years as head of the group.

COMEDY ADDISON IMPROV

4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250 Addison | 972-404-8501 Improv.com.

Part of the chain famed Improv comedy clubs. Addison’s version imports big-name standup stars like Hal Sparks and Scott Kennedy.

BACKDOOR COMEDY

At the Doubletree Hotel, 8250 N. Central Expressway 214-328-4444 BackdoorComedy.com.

One of the premier showcases of up-and-coming comics, Backdoor Comedy has brought against-the-wall humor to North Texas for years, with two shows Fridays and Saturdays and open mic night on Thursdays.

POCKET SANDWICH THEATRE

5400 E. Mockingbird Lane Suite 119 | 214-821-1860 PocketSandwich.com.

One of the oldest theaters in Dallas serves food and drink while staging “popcorn-tosser” comedy spoofs and hosting the monthly late-night comedy of cross-dressing comedian Steven Jay Crabtree.

FILM & VIDEO FESTIVALS Q CINEMA

Fort Worth’s Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival Qcinema.org.

Fort Worth led the way in North Texas with the first film festival dedicated to LGBT movies. In addition to its annual week of movies each spring, Q Cinema sponsors monthly screenings of hard-to-find gaythemed films. Starting in 2013, it moved its annual four-day festival from the spring to the fall.

(October)

USA FILM FESTIVAL

UsaFilmFestival.com.

The USA Film Festival is a forum for new and classic films, usually featuring big Hollywood premieres and attracting major players in the international film industry. (April)

DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

DallasFilm.org.­ Previously affiliated with the American Film Institute, the Dallas International Film Festival is a newcomer that has brought in substantial premieres (including The Hurt Locker) and filmmakers during its 11-day festival. (April)

DALLAS VIDEO FESTIVAL

Videofest.org.

The largest festival of its kind in the U.S., Dallas’ Video Festival celebrates the art of the moving image, on film, tape, pioneering high-definition and experimental video photography. The festival usually includes a LGBT series.

(Fall)­

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performance venues

Winspear Opera House [Terry Thompson]

American Airlines Center

2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, 75219 Ticketmaster 214-373-8000 Event Hotline 214-665-4200 Box Office 214-665-4797 AmericanAirlinesCenter.com.

At&t Stadium

925 N. Collins St. Arlington, 76011 817-892-4400 DallasCowboys.com.

Bass Performance Hall 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth, 76102 Information Hotline 817-212-4325 Toll Free Number 877-212-4280 BassHall.com.

Cotton Bowl at Fair Park 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.

Dallas, 75210

Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre 2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202 attpac.org.

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Eisemann Center

2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, 75082.

972-744-4650 EisemannCenter.com.

Fort Worth Convention Center

1111 Houston St., Fort Worth, 76102 817-392-6338

Majestic Theatre

1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0137 LiveattheMajestic.com.

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600 MeyersonSymphonyCenter.com.

Music Hall at Fair Park

909 1st Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-565-1116 DallasSummerMusicals.org.

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, 76011.

Ticket Office 817-273-5100 Texas.Rangers.MLB.com.

Gexa Energy Pavilion at Fair Park

1818 First Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-421-1111

Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Circle Fort Worth, 76117 | 817-215-8500 TexasMotorSpeedway.com.

Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

1001 NextStage Drive Grand Prairie, 75050.

General Information & Box Office 972-854-5050 VerizonTheatre.com.

Margot and Bill Opera House 2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202 ATTPAC.org.

AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys [Dallas CVB]

The Majestic Theater

Texas Motor Speedway

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professional sports

Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers

The Dallas Mavericks

are Dallas’ professional basketball team. Part of the National Basketball Association, the team is part of the Southwest division of the Western Conference and is owned by Mark Cuban. They were the 2011 NBA Champions and since their inaugural season in 1980-81, the team has also won three division titles (1987, 2007, 2010), and two conference championships (2006, 2011).

Established in 1981 by Don Carter and Norm Sonju, the Mavericks boasted a healthy start for a new team, winning the Midwest Division title in 1986 and making it to the Western Conference finals in 1988. By the ’90s, the team suffered a major slump, never progressing to the playoffs. A highlight came when Jason Kidd was signed to the team, named Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in 1994. Kidd would return to the team in 2008.

With new owner Cuban, coach Don Nelson, and the presence of Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash and Michael Finley, the team began to make strides in

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the new millennium, returning to the playoffs and conference finals. Under the leadership of Avery Johnson, the team made it to the NBA Finals in 2006, but lost to the Miami Heat.

In 2011, under coach Rick Carlisle, the Mavericks took the Western Conference Finals and ultimately the NBA Finals, winning against the team that defeated them five years prior.

Home games are played at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. The regular season runs November through April. For more information and tickets, visit DallasMavericks.com.

The Dallas Cowboys

are the professional football team of Dallas, part of the National Football League. They play in the eastern division of the National Football Conference in the NFL. They are five-time Super Bowl champions.

Established in 1960, the team has constantly been one of the more popular in the NFL with both sell-outs in home and away games, as well as being

named the highest valued sports franchise by Forbes Magazine in 2009.

The Cowboys played in the Cotton Bowl until 1971, when they moved to Texas Stadium in Irving, which the team called home for 37 years. The team now plays in the new AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which hosted the Super Bowl in February 2011.

The Dallas Cowboys won the Super Bowl in 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993 and 1995.

Home games are played at AT&T Stadium, 900 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington. The regular season runs September through January. For more information and tickets, visit DallasCowboys. com.

The Texas Rangers

baseball team started as the Washington Senators before moving to North Texas in 1972.

The team plays in the Western Division of the American League of Major League Baseball.

They are the 2010 and 2011 A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. In 2011, they made

The Dallas Stars

American Airlines Arena, home of the Dallas Mavericks

their second consecutive World Series appearance, falling to the St. Louis Cardinals four games to three. In 2012, the team lost the American League Wild Card playoff game to the Baltimore Orioles, then missed the playoffs in 2013 and 2014.

After mild successes in its early years, the team seemed to hit its stride in the late ’80s and mid-’90s with manager Bobby Valentine leading the team to a second-place finish for the 1986 American League title. Pitcher Nolan Ryan was signed to the team in 1989, and the team thrived to another second-place finish.

The 2009 season proved the team’s resilience, despite previous inconsistent seasons.

With the addition of Josh Hamilton, Neftali Feliz and Derek Holland, the team hit another second-place finish in the A.L. West.

Home games are played at Globe Life Park in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington. The regular season runs from April through September. For more information and tickets, visit TexasRangers.com.

has been the city’s professional hockey team since moving here in 1993 from Minnesota. The team is part of the Pacific Division of the western conference of the National Hockey League. The Stars are the 1998-99 Stanley Cup Champions.

The team was established in 1967 and began as the Minnesota North Stars. After moving to Dallas, the team enjoyed immediate success with a strong inaugural season under the skills of Mike Modano, who would become the highestscoring American-born NHL player in history. The Dallas Stars has been highly decorated with seven division championships, two Presidents’ Trophies, two Western Conference championships and the Stanley Cup. Players Brett Hull, Ed Belfour, Joe Nieuwendyk have all been named to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Home games are played at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. The regular season runs from October through April. For more information, visit DallasStars.com.

FC Dallas

is the professional soccer team based in Frisco founded in 1996.

The team is part of Major League Soccer and was previously known as the Dallas Burn. The full name of the team is Football Club Dallas 1996. FC Dallas was the 1997 U.S. Open Cup champion.

In recent seasons, the team faltered and just missed the Western Conference Final with a defeat by the Los Angeles Galaxy. The team improved with the addition of Jason Kreis in 2002, but soon struggled with its 2003 season in which it missed the playoffs.

In 2005, Lamar Hunt rebranded the team as FC Dallas and moved them to Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. It wasn’t until 2010, however, that the team fared better with a strong season with David Ferreira named as the league’s MVP. The team made it to the Western Conference

finals defeating the Galaxy and advanced to the MLS Cup finals, which it lost to the Colorado Rapids.

Home games are played at FC Dallas Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Ste. 202, Frisco.

The regular season runs March through October. For more information and tickets, visit FCDallas.com.

Mesquite Championship Rodeo

is the area’s permanent professional rodeo and held in Mesquite, a suburb east of Dallas.

The rodeo season runs April through September. Founded in 1958, the rodeo has grown due to televised coverage on ESPN and Fox Sports Net Southwest.

The rodeo is held at Resistol Arena, 1818 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite.

For more information, visit MesquiteProRodeo.com.

The Texas Motor Speedway

is located in Fort Worth and is operated by Speedway Motorsports. The speedway measures 1.5 miles in an oval design with an asphalt surface.

The speedway is host to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the IZOD IndyCar Series.

The Texas Motor Speedway is at 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth. For more information about hosted races, visit TexasMotorSpeedway.com.

Lone Star Park

is the horseracing track of North Texas. Every Memorial Day, the park hosts Lone Star Million Day, a thoroughbred meeting with six stakes races and the Fall Meeting of Champions for American Quarter Horses September through November. The spring thoroughbred season runs April through July.

Lone Star Park is located at 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie. For more information, visit LoneStarPark.com.

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shop ’til you drop

NorthPark Center [Dallas CVB]

Cowboy boots, 10-gallon hats and men — and women — on horses: That may be many people’s first impression when they hear the word “Texas.” But spend just a little time here and you’ll see Texans are as serious about their shopping as they are about their boots. (Actually, most Texans are more serious about shopping than they are about boots!)

As the birthplace of upscale department store shopping (Neiman Marcus) and America’s first planned, open-air shopping center (Highland Park Village),

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Dallas boasts a rich retail history.

Retailers such as JCPenney, Fossil and Stanley Korshak call Dallas home, and fashion and design drive the city’s social scene.

Even Dallas’ signature mall, NorthPark Center, ups the ante, creating a beautiful, inspiring environment by surrounding shoppers with priceless works of art. Today, top names in fashion, such as Stella McCartney and H&M are adding Dallas to their elite roster of store locations.

When it comes to style, Dallas is all about mixing high-end with low-end, and its shopping

is just as varied. The city offers a breadth of options, from the big-name retailers at NorthPark Center to the trendy boutiques of West Village and Uptown, from eclectic Bishop Arts District shops to the storefronts of the Knox/ Henderson neighborhood.

Even if you travel the globe and hobnob with the leaders of the fashion world, you are going to find design and style inspiration right here in Dallas, from clothing to home, from the newest trends to vintage classics.

Here’s just a sampling of what North Texas shopping has to offer.

The Galleria [Dallas CVB]

NorthPark Center

Once the largest fully airconditioned retail space in the world, NorthPark has undergone a significant expansion, adding dozens of stores, a food court (its first) and a multiplex AMC cinema. Anchor retailers include Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Dillard’s and Nordstrom. Tere are also countless boutiques, jewelers like Tiffany and Zales and many other shops.

I-75 between Northwest Highway and Park Lane.

Mockingbird Station

This mixed use development at the intersection of 75 and Mockingbird Lane stands near the old DrPepper plant, and is popular both for its trend setting shops, its art house Angelika Film Center and restaurants like Cafe Express and Urban Taco, as well as its central stop on the Dallas Light Rail line.

I-75 at Mockingbird Lane.

West Village

One of the see-and-be-seen destinations in Dallas is this development, centrally located in the Uptown area. The Magnolia Theater is a draw, as are the good, casual restaurants, trendy fashion stores and specialtyservice businesses.

McKinney Avenue between Lemmon and Blackburn avenues.

The Crescent

The Crescent complex includes a hotel, office space and many high-end retailers and restaurants, such as international dining star Nobu, the fancy Stanley Korshak and elegant specialty stores.

Bounded by Maple Avenue, Cedar Springs Road, McKinney Avenue and Pearl Street.

IKEA

Gay North Texans nearly went mad driving up to Frisco after the opening in 2005 of IKEA, the Swedish design legend.

The megastore has remained justly popular, with more than a quarter-million square feet of floor space and 10,000 home furnishing products, plus a restaurant. It’s an addictive way to spend a road trip.

Dallas North Tollway at Highway 121.

The Galleria

What would any city be without a galleria? Dallas’ is a sprawling, airy monument to consumption, with stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s, a large food court and a famed year-round indoor ice-skating rink.

Dallas North Tollway at LBJ Freeway.

Allen Outlet Mall

Well north of Dallas, the outlying community of Allen is home to a premium outlet mall featuring discounts from 100 high-end retailers, including Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren and Kenneth Cole.

820 W. Stacy Road, Allen.

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YEAR-ROUND Gay Bingo

major lgbt community events

Third Saturday of every month (except December). The pingpong balls fly as fast as the wit at the Rose Room inside the gay club Station 4 for this monthly fundraiser for Resource Center Dallas. Every month features a different theme. RCDallas.org.

In 2009, Q Cinema and the Health Education Learning Project (HELP) began sponsoring the monthly GayBingoFW as a benefit for HELP. GayBingoFW.com.

DIFFA/Dallas

Throughout the year. The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the oldest and most vigorous awareness and fundraising organizations in the United States, and the Dallas chapter is among the liveliest.

Various parties and benefits are held throughout the year, with a gala often set for the spring.

DIFFA.org.

Toast to Life

April. Toast to Life will celebrate its 17th year in 2015. Featuring fine food and drink and numerous silent auction items, the event raises money for Resource Center.

The 2015 event will be held Feb. 28 at The Empire Room. RCDallas. org.

AIDS Walk Tarrant County

April. Starting in 1992, this familyand pet-friendly 5K walk is AIDS Outreach Center’s largest fundraising event each year. The event includes live entertainment, vendor booths and a children’s area. Proceeds go to support the programs and services provided

by AIDS Outreach Center. The 2015 AIDS Walk Tarrant County will be held March 21. AOC.org.

Miss Gay US of A

May. For more than 20 years, this pageant has featured the best in female impersonation, with top contenders nationwide headed for the finals in Dallas. The 2015 pageant will be May 17-22.

USofA.org.

SPRING Texas Gay Rodeo Association March. Long before Brokeback Mountain, gay men were strapping on chaps and riding broncs as out-and-proud men (and women). The Texas Gay Rodeo Association, which recently celebrated its 25th year, hosts several events every year, sometimes in conjunction with the International Gay Rodeo Association. TGRA.org.

Texas Bear Round Up

Alex Newell perfoms at the 2014 Black Tie Dinner [Cassie Quinn]

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March. Contrary to what mainstream culture might have people think, gay men come in all shapes and sizes — including the big, hairy kind, as bears well know. Every March, the Dallas Bears host one of the largest such events nationwide, the Texas Bear Round Up. Upwards of 800 men come to town for social events (pool and toga parties), entertainment (LGBT comedians and musicians), plus field trips and fellowship. The 2015 TBRU will be March 12-15. TBRU.org.

SUMMER Evening of Hope

May. AIDS Outreach Center in Fort Worth holds its signature gala with national/local celebrities, a keynote speaker and entertainment. The elegant evening includes a sit-down dinner, silent auction and VIP reception. This year’s event is May 30. AOC.org.

Voice of Pride

Summer. Every year, the Dallas Tavern Guild sponsors the Voice of Pride competition, where North Texas’ most gifted LGBT singers compete for Dallas’ version of Queer American Idol. Various competitions take place at clubs throughout the summer, culminating in a final round in August. The top vote-getters then perform at the Lee Park Festival following the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade during Dallas Pride in September.

DallasTavernGuild.org.

LifeWalk [Michael Stephens]

Fruit Bowl

August. The Human Rights Campaign combines bowling and fundraising in this annual event, based on a new theme each year. Teams of four vie for top points but mostly revel in fun. The event draws local organizations, businesses and individuals to raise money and awarenesss for HRC. DallasFW.HRC.org.

AUTUMN Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade

Third Sunday in September. To avoid the summer heat, Dallas’ gay Pride celebration comes in September rather June as in many cities. The parade, which typically runs east along Cedar Springs Road on the third Sunday of the month, ends with a rally in Lee Park. 2015 will be the 32nd consecutive year of the parade.

Gay Day at Six Flags

September. Sponsored by Dallas Voice, this has become a tradition as much as Pride Parade, taking place on Saturdays before the parade. Discount tickets allow gay parkgoers to save on a day of fun among the famed attractions, including the Texas Giant, the Titan and Superman rides.

Dallas Black Pride

September. Billed as the premier gay Black Pride event in North Texas, this extended weekend

is a series of events, including workshops, parties and picnics, sponsored by African-American LGBT organizations and open to all of the gay community.

The signature party event is the Masquerade Ball.

DallasSouthernPride.com and DFWPrideMovement.org.

Beyond Vanilla

September/October. Not all tastes run toward vanilla, which is where this group gets its name.

An annual conference for those with a taste for a little kink in their lives, Beyond Vanilla is a fetish get-together featuring guest speakers, workshops, parties and other BDSM-centric events.

BeyondVanilla.org.

AIDS Arms LifeWalk/LifeBark

October. AIDS Arms is one of North Texas’ most active AIDS-based charities, holding many events throughout the year, leading up to LifeWalk, its biggest fundraiser, in the fall.

The 5K walk includes a run, and usually proceeds in and around Downtown and Uptown Dallas, and now includes the pet-friendly LifeBark event. Since starting in 1991, LifeWalk, scheduled for the first Sunday in October, has raised and distributed more than $6 million for area HIV/AIDS charities and individuals. AidsLifeWalk.org.

Artists Against AIDS

October. For the consummate art lover and supporter of AIDS causes, this event is not to be missed. Exquisite art by local

artists are on display for an entire month at the fabulous Fort Worth Community Arts Center, culminating in an evening of entertainment and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the programs and services provided

by AIDS Outreach Center.

AOC.org.

National Coming Out Day

October. The Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Human Rights Campaign’s Coming Out Project started in 1993. Although the NCOD-DFW operates year-round with education and support, the actual “day” — Oct. 11 — is the focus. 2014 NCOD will mark its 27th anniversary. Comeout.org.

The 5 Factor

October. This newest of events finds five individuals to watch who have worked on behalf of the gay community in categories, such as fashion, journalism, media and cuisine, as well as an icon award for an established hero of the community. It benefits Resource Center. RCDallas.org.

Black Tie Dinner

November. Although the Human Rights Campaign’s Black Die Dinner takes place each year in November, plan to get your tickets by summer — it’s always a sell-out. The fundraiser typically features silent and live auctions and presentations from A-list celebrities, such as Chaz Bono, Meredith Baxter, Sharon Stone and Dustin Lance Black.

BlackTieDinner.org.

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mckinney avenue streetcar

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Downtown Fort Worth [Cassie Quinn]

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Dallas is not just a sprawling city; the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is one of the largest metropolitan areas in America. But many Dallasites still call the heart of the city home, in one of these unique neighborhoods.

DOWNTOWN

neighborhood biographies

The North Texas Metroplex is generally divided into several major areas: Dallas, Fort Worth, the Mid Cities and outer communities. Dallas itself is often subdivided: Downtown (referring to the Central Business District), Uptown, North Dallas, Far North Dallas, South Dallas, Oak Cliff, Oak Lawn, Lake Highlands, Pleasant Grove and East Dallas (sometimes called Lakewood or the White Rock area). Each region itself is further known for discreet neighborhoods with their own personalities.

Finding the one that’s right for you is an idiosyncratic process: Do you prefer to be close to the action Downtown or do you not mind a commute in exchange for a big yard? Do you like to walk from stores to restaurants, or instead park at a mall and get everything at once? Is your idea of heaven a high-rise’s spectacular view of the city or a quiet stream across a greenbelt?

Whatever your preference is, there’s a neighborhood for you!

Many urban downtowns across America saw a falloff in afterwork commerce in the late 20th century, and Dallas was no exception. But it has also invested substantial energy into revitalizing the Central Business District with resident-friendly developments.

The Deep Ellum area, formerly a warehouse district, now provides many converted loft spaces, such as Adam Hats and Live Oak Lofts. In central Downtown, projects like the Mosaic, the Davis Building, the DP&L building and the Old Mercantile have proven popular with gay residents. Plans are being offered to build on the Farmers Market, and restaurants like CBD Provisions continue to attract diners.

Oak Lawn

A transitional neighborhood two decades ago, the Oak Lawn-Cedar Springs area is now the hub of Dallas gay life. See Welcome to the Gayborhoods, page 28.

Park Cities

Years ago, University Park and Highland Park — collectively known as Park Cities — declined an invitation to be part of the city of Dallas, instead setting up their own autonomous communities within the city limits.

The results have been one of the best-established (and priciest) neighborhoods in the nation, with multi-million-dollar homes, some complete with servants’ quarters and four-car garages. Home to many of North Texas’ wealthiest individuals, it is sometimes called “the Bubble” due to its selfcontained shopping, dining, schools and activities — and is right on the edge of Oak Lawn.

Uptown/Victory Park

The dividing line between Downtown and Uptown may only be the Woodall Rodgers

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canyon, but the distance is vast. Uptown has long been a popular living locale, filled with high-rises and townhomes for an authentic urban but upscale living adventure. The addition of the W Hotel (which includes permanent residences) and the overall development of Victory Park have only expanded on its already strong appeal with LGBT city dwellers who like doormen and verticality in their lives.

M Streets/Lower Greenville

Although developed at roughly the same time as Park Cities, and separated only by North Central Expressway, the M Streets — so named because many thoroughfares here begin with the letter M (Mockingbird, Monticello, McCommas, McMillan, etc.) — offers many of the attributes of Park Cities without the prices, though that is changing as well.

The area has boomed in recent years, as many of the homes built in the 1920s and ’30s have been torn down to make way for McMansions (a conservation district has slowed that trend).

The houses tend to be wellbuilt cottage-style homes on somewhat small lots, but exude a homey elegance. The M Streets cross Lower Greenville Avenue, a popular entertainment district with shops, clubs and restaurants within easy walking distance.

White Rock Lake/Lakewood

What is it about a lake that draws people to nest?

Lakewood in East Dallas is a well-established area with a variety of homes at all prices and interests. The remarkably diverse region includes expensive lakefront mansions, charming developments like Hollywood Heights, gorgeous old homes along Swiss Avenue and quaint pocket neighborhoods throughout. It is considered a desirable but reachable

McKinney Avenue Trolley

community, perfect for starter homes or long-standing couples who value space and quiet but proximity to Downtown.

Fair Park (South Dallas)

With the arrival of the DART Green Line, this area is due for revival.

Some restaurants have opened near Fair Park and loft conversions have begun to attract true urban pioneers.

The Cedars

Just south of Downtown, the Cedars is a burgeoning area of affordable homes in a transitional neighborhood. Best identified by the impressive South Side on Lamar lofts, it has blossomed with the new Dallas police headquarters, which has lowered crime and led to dining options and clubs.

Bishop Arts

Old warehouses and a trolley terminal have been converted

into stores, restaurants and a few offices. Construction of a new trolley from Union Station to Bishop Arts began in 2013. Homes around Bishop Arts have begun getting a face lift. See Welcome to the Gayborhoods, page 32.

Kessler Park/Stevens Park

Even when Oak Cliff as a whole was considered a transitional address, the Kessler Park/Stevens Park area was an exception, with lovely older homes, a charming public golf course and loyal residents who take care of their gorgeous, hilly neighborhood. A popular place for everyone from mayors and judges to celebrities that call it home.

“Lory Land”

This unofficial neighborhood in North Dallas is so named due to the efforts of Dallas-based Lory Masters, a now-retired openly lesbian Realtor who has sold many homes in the area. Roughly

bounded by Inwood Road, LBJ Freeway, I-35 and Northwest Highway, it serves as a bubble of LGBT-friendly housing in an area otherwise known as socially conservative.

Winnetka Heights

Once upon a time, the Sears & Roebuck catalog delivered anything — even houses, down to the very last nail. Homes in this previously neglected section of town epitomize what true miracles can still be found when a neighborhood seemingly “goes gay” overnight. Located in the very epicenter of newly fashionable Oak Cliff, cultural diversity and vibrancy are only two of the key elements one finds in this older charming neighborhood. One of the oldest conservation districts in the city, Victorian, Prairie and Craftsmanstyle houses have either been newly renovated or are waiting for updates.

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| neighborhood biographies As a rule, the farther you get from Downtown, the more likely you are to find bigger lots for less money per square foot. That often means, however, that you also find a more conservative residence base and fewer centers of gay life.

Nevertheless, many of Dallas’ bedroom communities have genuine appeal for gay men, lesbians and their families, from better public schools to proximity to work — and often even equally gay-accepting neighbors.

Richardson/Garland

These towns just north and east of Dallas are the definition of bedroom communities — small, quaint and pleasant, but most of the activities around the Metroplex are located outside their city limits.

Addison/Farmers Branch/ Carrollton

These small independent cities lie just north of LBJ Freeway roughly between the Dallas North Tollway and I-35, and tend to be conservative, though convenient to the DFW Airport and the Galleria shopping center. Addison in particular has embraced aspects of the LGBT community: its gay-run WaterTower Theatre frequently produces queerthemed plays and musicals.

West Village

Plano

One of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Plano is often considered one of the more conservative suburbs of Dallas. But the hub of Collin County isn’t quite a bastion of homophobia, with gay-friendly organizations like Gay and Lesbian Alliance of North Texas and Stonewall Democrats, as well as professional-quality performing arts at the Collin County Community College and nearby Richardson’s Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts.

Frisco

As more and more people filter into the Metroplex, this once-distant suburb has grown in popularity — and with the opening of the only IKEA in North Texas, become a frequent day trip destination for gay Dallasites.

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Tarrant County Courthouse

Mid-Cities: Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving, Hurst, Euless, Bedford

The Mid-Cities is a general term used to describe those independently-incorporated areas within Dallas and Tarrant counties that lie between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.

Each has its own identity and appeal.

Arlington

In Tarrant County, the home of Six Flags Over Texas, the Rangers’ Ballpark in Arlington and the AT&T Stadium.

Grand Prairie

In Dallas County, the closest of the Mid Cities to Downtown Dallas boasts the Verizon Theatre, which hosts many top musical acts.

Irving

In Dallas County, right on the border of DFW Airport. Home of the Las Colinas development and business park and two theater companies: Lyric Stage and ICT MainStage.

Hurst-Euless-Bedford

In Tarrant County, this triumvirate of cities are frequently referred to as H-E-B. A growing area with many businesses and new family homes. They also border Haltom City.

Southern Sector: DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville, Waxahachie

White Rock Lake

Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the 16th largest city in the United States and has been called one of America’s most livable communities. Today, it is a thriving center of culture and commerce with plenty to offer: the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a dazzling downtown area, the Texas Motor

Speedway, spectacular annual events and more. The LGBT community in Fort Worth is active and growing, with the older neighborhoods of Meadowbrook and Handley in the southeastern portion of the city home to a large number of gay residents attracted to historic homes and friendly neighbors.

If you’ve gone to Waxahachie, you’ve gone too far! Actually, that city is on the outer edge of the Metroplex. These smaller towns south of Dallas have grown in popularity with North Texans, though more slowly than northern suburbs like Plano, Addison and Frisco.

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Texas Christian University

colleges and universities North Texas is awash in institutions of higher education, public and private, most offering opportunities and a welcoming attitude toward LGBT-identified students. Here are some of the major colleges that have gayfriendly policies or groups on campus.

Dallas County Community College District DCCCD.edu.

With seven colleges on 13 campuses in the Dallas area, DCCCD is the largest undergraduate institution in the state of Texas. More than 72,000 credit-seeking students and 25,000 continuing education students attend the colleges, including El Centro Downtown and satellite campuses, such as Brookhaven. DCCCD excels in health-related fields, including nursing, EMS, and paramedic programs. Each credit hour is an educational bargain at just $52.

LGBT and gay-straight alliance groups are available on some campuses.

Southern Methodist University

6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205 SMU.edu.

SMU, a nationally ranked private university of 11,000 students, offers small classes, seven degree-granting schools and a vitally strong alumni association.

Famed for its football program, world-class business school and for being home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library, it’s a school with plenty of pride thanks to LGBT organizations for students and alumni.

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2800 S. University Drive Fort Worth, TX 76129 | TCU.edu.

At TCU, students become Horned Frogs for life. The football team is so popular that all of Fort Worth joins in on the action, even dyeing the Trinity River purple when the team is on a winning streak. At only 9,500 students, this private university has a real community feel on campus. With nine degree-granting schools, including a well-respected nursing program, there is plenty of academic diversity. A gaystraight alliance also has a strong presence.

Texas Woman’s University

304 Administration Drive P.O. Box 425589, Denton, TX 76204 | TWU.edu.

One of two large universities in Denton, TWU is the nation’s largest university primarily for women (men are allowed, but represent a small minority of the close to 15,000 students). The public university is known for its liberal arts and healthcare programs, with a large emphasis in occupational and physical therapy programs.

Understandably, there is an active lesbian population on campus and a strong campus organization for LGBT students.

Women’s volleyball and basketball unite the school to cheer on its athletes.

University of North Texas

1155 Union Circle #311277 Denton, TX 76203. | UNT.edu.

Denton’s largest university, UNT is home to 36,000 students (including other satellite campuses around the region).

One of this public university’s biggest claims to fame is its College of Music and Grammy Award-winning One O’Clock Lab Band. For LGBT students, there are plenty of official welcoming organizations. UNT is also home of the LGBT archives, LGBT studies programs, GLAD Dallas and a resource center called Pride Alliance.

University of Texas at Arlington

701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019 | UTA.edu.

Located midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, UTA is 34,000 students strong. Gaining a strong reputation as a leading research university, UTA offers increasing expertise in bioengineering, medical diagnostics, micromanufacturing, and defense and Homeland Security technologies. Currently without a football team, the students make up for its absence with a variety of unique sporting opportunities, including a mud volleyball tournament (Oozeball), bed races and a national-championship wheelchair basketball team. A gay-straight alliance and LGBT programs aim to enhance the college experience for anyone identifying as non-heterosexual.

University of Texas at Dallas

800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080 | UTD.edu.

One of the fastest growing campuses in the University of Texas system, UTD offers 130 academic programs across seven schools. As a university founded in 1969, which is fairly recent compared to other institutions, a focus has always been on science and technology curriculum.

These include geospatial information science, cognitive sciences, emerging media and communications, nanotechnology and materials science. Men’s soccer and basketball, as well as women’s volleyball, are teams to watch.

Pride at UTD, their LGBT diversity group, is active on campus.

community sports organizations

Dallas Diablos Rugby Football

Club offers teams for both men and women and is open to all players.

Founded in 2002, the Diablos’ regular season runs from October through May for men and February to October for women. Membership is open to all playing levels with training available. Every October right before Halloween, the Diablos host Hellfest, a tournament open to football clubs around the country.

For more information or to join, visit DallasDiablos.org.

Dallas Diamonds are an all-female

football team and are members of the Women’s Football Alliance.

The team will begin its 13th season in 2014. The team are four-time Women’s Full-Contact Football World Champions, winning the title from 2004–06 and again in 2008. The regular season runs April through June. Playoffs are from June to July.

Recruitment for new players is held in the fall. Home games are played at Pennington Field, 1501 Central Drive, Bedford. There is a tryout fee of $35.

For more information or to join, visit, DallasDiamondsFootball.com.

The Dallas Independent Volleyball Association (DIVA) is an indoor

volleyball association with five skill levels, ranging from the co-ed “recreational” level to “power” for hardcore volleyball players. The organization plays in two seasons during fall and spring for 12 weeks, culminating in a tournament.

Weekly games are on Fridays and played at Texas Advantage Sports, 4302 Buckingham Road, Fort Worth.

DIVA also hosts the Fall Classic Tournament for teams from around the country to play.

For more information about joining, visit DIVADallas.org.

DFW FrontRunners is the local

group for LGBT runners and members of a the International FrontRunners Club. Runners and walkers of all levels welcome. The group and its activities are also pet-inclusive. Two groups meet for weekly runs and walks. The Saturday group meets at 8:30 a.m. at Lee Park, 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd. (at the statue) and then proceed to the nearby Katy Trail. The Sunday group meets at 7 a.m. at the intersection of W. Lawther Drive and Chapel Hill Road.

For more information, visit FrontRunnersDallas.org.

Different Strokes Golf Association

hosts competitive golf events and tournaments for LGBT players of all levels. Events are scheduled twice a month from March through October. Although there are memberships, the events are open to any player. Annual dues are $30 or $20 for a half-year membership. Handicap service membership is $15.

For more information or to join, visit DSGADallas.org.

Gay Outdoor Club

is a network of LGBT and LGBTfriendly people who share an interest in the outdoors. Activities include kayaking, camping trips and picnics. The organization was formed in 2001. The club relies on volunteers and there are no membership dues.

For more information, visit GayOutdoorClub.org.

North Texas Camping Club is an

LGBT and LGBT–friendly group with interests in outdoors, traveling and sightseeing throughout North Texas and surrounding states. RVs are the usual mode of transportation, but the group welcomes all those with an inclination to travel and sightsee from the road. There are no dues,

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Dallas Diablos

but the club relies on donations to maintain its website and for rentals such as cabins, boats and meeting rooms for group campouts.

For more information, visit NorthTexasCampingClub.com.

North Texas Women’s Softball Association competes in various

tournaments from April to October throughout the country.

For more information or to join, visit NTWSA.net.

Oak Lawn Bowling Association is

a member of the International Gay Bowling Association and is open to players of all skill levels. Teams of up to seven are formed and play weekly on Mondays. There is a summer session that begins in June and a fall session that starts in September. The OLBA also hosts the Big D Classic in August, inviting gay bowlers and teams from all over the country. Games are played at USA Bowl, 10920 Composite Drive.

Weekly dues are $18 per player or $72 per team.

For more information or to join, visit OakLawnBowling.com.

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Oak Lawn Ski and Scuba Club

is a social club that organizes recreational trips for LGBTs with an emphasis on skiing and scuba diving. The volunteer organization plans up four to six trips throughout the year, as well as social events. Annual membership dues are mandatory to travel with the group.

For more information or to join, visit OLSSC.org.

The Oak Lawn Tennis Association (OLTA) is a member of the national

Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance.

OLTA offers play of all levels from competitive to new players. Players can participate in singles and doubles leagues. Weekly play is held on Sundays at Samuell Grand Tennis Center, 6200 East Grand Ave. and Tuesdays and Fridays at LB Houston Tennis Center, 11225 Luna Road. Every October, OLTA hosts the Texas Open, a gay and lesbian international tennis tournament.

Membership dues for a complete season are $240. For a half season, dues are $140. They cover court fees, website maintenance, social events, year-end awards and more.

For more information or to join, visit OLTADallas.org.

The Pegasus Slowpitch Softball Association is a member of the

North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance and open to those interested in playing softball and placed in the appropriate division based on skill level. PSSA plays in a spring season running March through July and “Fall Ball” from September through November.

PSSA hosts the annual Beat the Heat NAGAAA Cup Tournament in May. Membership dues for players are $75 for the spring season and $30 for Fall Ball. A team fee is usually handled by a sponsor.

For more information or to join, visit DallasPSSA.org.

The Texas Gay Rodeo Association

hosts its annual rodeo event for men and women and works toward helping charitable organizations.

The Texas Tradition Rodeo is held in Fort Worth in March. The Dallas chapter and the Fort Worth chapter represent TGRA in North Texas. The organization also has a royal court with Mr., Ms. and Miss TGRA named each year.

For more information, visit TGRA.org.

worship Even the Dallas gay community is squarely in the Bible belt, and spiritual activity is common, resulting in many accepting faith-based groups.

The following is a list of places of worship with gay congregants that responded to our questionnaire about their organizations.

Ascension Lutheran Church

4230 W. Buckingham Road Garland | 972-276-0023.

AscensionTexas.org.

How long has your church been in operation? The church was established in 1964.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable?

Evangelical Lutheran.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? There are approximately 120 members.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? ALC offers samesex blessing ceremonies to members, friends and affiliates of the congregation only.

Cathedral of Hope

5910 Cedar Springs Road.

214-351-1901 CathedralOfHope.com.

How long has your church been in operation? 41 years.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable?

United Church of Christ.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? There are more than 4,000 members and 1,200 weekly attendees.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes.

John Thomas Bell Wall at Cathedral of Hope [Tammye Nash]

Cathedral of Light

2040 N. Denton Drive, Carrollton 972-245-6520. COLight.org.

How long has your church been in operation? 30 years.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable?

Non-denominational.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? Approximately 100 attend on Sundays. The congregation comes from all over and even outside the DFW area.

It consists of heterosexual, samesex, omni-ethnic, single, married, committed, with and without children. Absolutely everyone is welcomed and accepted here.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes! How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony? No set time, but as much as can possibly be given.

Celebration on the Lake

9120 State Highway 198, Mabank.

903-451-2302. COTLChurch.org.

How long has your church been in operation? The church was founded in 2003.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable?

Independent interfaith church.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? The church has 100 members with a primarily LGBTQ congregation, but some straight members. Congregants are mostly residents and weekenders around the Cedar Creek Lake area.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes. How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony?

A one-month notice is ideal.

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| worship Community Unitarian Universalist Church

2875 E. Parker Road, Plano.

972-424-8989 | UUPlano.org.

How long has your church been in operation? 36 years.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable? Unitarian Universalist.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? The church has approximately 200 members of all races, religious beliefs and sexual orientations.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes. How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony? Six months is preferable, but a shorter time period may be workable.

Church in the Cliff

1230 W. Davis St. 214-233-4605 ChurchInTheCliff.org.

How long has your church been in operation? The church has been in operation for 13 years.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable? Alliance of Baptist, but is considering affiliation with the UCC. What is the size/makeup of your congregation? There is approximately 30 in worship on a regular Sunday; 60 on Easter, and a wide extended group of friends who come occasionally.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes. The church has ministers who are part of the community who can perform same-sex ceremonies.

How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony? Several months in advance, as the church is a relational group and would genuinely like to get to know the couple first.

Congregation Beth El Binah

2701 Reagan St. (inside Resource Center) | BethElBinah.org.

How long has your synagogue been in operation? Since 1985 and the synagogue has been affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism since 1994.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable? Jewish.

What is the size/makeup of your

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congregation? 100.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes, as well as nongay weddings.

How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony? At least one month.

Crossroads Community Church

2800 Routh St. (inside Theatre 3­) 214-520-9090.

CrossroadsCommunityChurch.us.

How long has your church been in operation? The church was founded in 2001.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable? CCC is an open and inclusive nondenominational congregation.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? Very diverse — 125 to 150.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes. How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony? Eight to ten weeks.

Grace United Methodist Church

4105 Junius St. 214-824-2533 GraceUMCDallas.org.

How long has your church been in operation? The church was established in 1903.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable?

United Methodist.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? Membership is about 250 with about 150 to 170 attending Sunday morning worship. The congregation is approximately 65 percent straight, 35 percent LGBT. Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? No.

Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church 1641 W. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton

972-462-4940 HorizonUU.org.

How long has your church been in operation? Horizon was chartered in 1987.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable? The church is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.

What is the size/makeup of your

congregation? Approximately 300 voting members.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes. How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony? Horizon recommends six months simply in terms of getting a date around other church events.

Trinity MCC

1846 W. Division St., Ste. 305, Arlington | 817-265-5454 TrinityMCC.org.

How long has your church been in operation? 29 years.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable?

Metropolitan Community Churches are a global Christian denomination serving diverse populations, welcoming and affirming everyone.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? The church has 50 members with a diverse membership of lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, straight, multiple races, ages and faith backgrounds.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes. How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony? At least one month. Availability varies with the church calendar and pastor’s schedule.

White Rock Community Church

9353 Garland Road 214-320-0043 WhiteRockChurch.org.

How long has your church been in operation? Since 1991.

What is your denomination or affiliation, if applicable? The church is a non-denominational/ inter-denominational Christian church.

What is the size/makeup of your congregation? There are approximately 300-plus members and visitors currently registered.

Do you perform same-sex ceremonies? Yes. How many weeks or months in advance should a couple reserve time for the ceremony? The sooner the better, but no less than 30 days.

OUTdoor activities The Dallas City Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round indoor and outdoor activities at 550 recreational facilities and 406 parks, maintaining more than 21,000 park acres, 17 lakes with 4,400 surface acres of water at 17 park sites, 17,196 acres of greenbelt/ park land and nearly 62 miles of jogging and bike trails at 24 locations.

The city’s 47 rec centers offer creative and innovative leisure programs. Among the recreational activities offered are athletics, summer playground camps, cultural events and programs that address community concerns, such as juvenile violence, wellness and life management skills.

Here is a partial list of some of the parks of interest to the LGBT community.Bachman Lake 2530 Webb Chapel Road Extension.

Bachman Lake, near Love Field Airport, is a favorite spot for many walkers, joggers and bikers who use the three-mile water front course; includes exercise stations.

Katy Trail

3523 McKinney Ave. The Katy Trail links the people and places of Dallas in a powerful new way. It runs through the densest part of the city — more than 300,000 people live or work within a mile of its route. Every day, the trail offers an ideal thoroughfare for kids and adults from home to work, school and entertainment. Running from the West End and the American Airlines Center in the south, through the heart of urban Dallas

past Knox Street, up to SMU and Mockingbird DART Station in the north, it’s one of the most popular people-watching routes in the city.

Kiest Park

2324 W. Kiest Blvd.

Surrounded by trees, a creek and a nature trail, Kiest Park includes bike trails, softball fields, 16 hard tennis courts and a pro shop.

Turtle Creek and Lee Park Arlington Hall

3400 Turtle Creek Blvd.

This beautifully landscaped park stretches for several miles along scenic Turtle Creek in the heart of the Oak Lawn/Uptown area. This is home to the annual rally following the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade every September, as well as the site of the Pooch Parade on Easter Sunday, and many other events throughout the year.

Reverchon Park

3505 Maple Ave. These 46 acres of greenways and facilities on the edge of Oak Lawn offer approximately 40 recreational and leisure programs, including volleyball, yoga, health screenings, athletic

leagues, tutoring and more, and offers baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts and hiking trails, along with a playground. The park also has entrances to the Katy Trail.

Samuell-Grand Park

6200 E. Grand Ave. In a beautiful park setting, Samuell-Grand has 20 fencedin tennis courts with evening security, in addition to a pro shop, five leagues and drop-in drills. It also boasts an outdoor amphitheater that hosts the annual Shakespeare Dallas festival.

White Rock Lake and Greenbelt Park

830 E. Lawther Drive.

This reservoir was constructed in 1911, and now serves as one of the city’s most popular recreation areas. White Rock Lake encompasses more than 1,000 acres of wooded parkland and features a scenic park with a 9-mile and 12-mile running, biking and walking trail looping the lake, as well as excellent fishing, sailing and various picnic and leisure activities. The Bath House Cultural Center provides a forum for visual and performing artists.

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BUSINESS LISTINGS ACCOMMODATIONS 70 ACCOUNTANTS 70 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 70 AIDS/HIV — PREVENTION & TESTING 70 AIDS/HIV RESOURCES 70 AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING 70 ALARM SYSTEMS 70 ANIMAL RESCUE SERVICES 70 ANIMAL SHELTERS & SUPPORT SERVICES 70 APPLE PRODUCT SERVICE & REPAIR 70 AROMATHERAPY 70 ARTISTS – FINE ART 71 ASSISTED LIVING — IN HOME 71 ATTORNEYS 71 BARS 72 BATH HOUSE | GYMS 72 BED & BREAKFAST 72 BEDDING 72 BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 72 BROADWAY MUSICALS 72 BUS LINES 73 CHIROPRACTIC DOCTORS 73 CHURCHES 73 COMPUTERS 73 CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUS 73 COSMETIC, PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 73 COSTUMES – MASQUERADE & THEATRICAL 74 COUNSELORS 74 CRUISES 74 DATA RECOVERY 74 DELIVERY SERVICES 74 DENTISTS 74 DESIGN SERVICES 75 DIABETIC SHOES & SUPPLIES 75 DISC JOCKEY 75 DRUG STORES 75 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 75 ELECTROLYSIS 75 ENTERTAINMENT 75 EYEGLASSES 75

PHARMACIES PHARMACEUTICAL — CONSULTANTS PHOTOGRAPHERS PHYSICAL THERAPISTS PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS PLUMBING PRINTING SERVICES PRIVATE CLUB PROMOTIONAL ITEMS PSYCHOLOGISTS PSYCHOTHERAPISTS REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES FINE ART FOOD BANKS FOUNDATION CONTRACTORS FURNITURE GARDEN POND GOVERNMENT HANDYMAN SERVICES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING HEPATITIS-C RESOURCES HOME FURNISHINGS HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES HOME LOANS HOME REPAIR HOME SECURITY HOME SERVICES INKS & TONERS INSURANCE laser hair removal LAWN CARE LEGAL ADVOCACY LIQUOR COMPANY MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICES MASSAGE THERAPIST MATTRESSES MEDIA MEDICATION DELIVERY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS MOBILE MEDIA MORTGAGE MOVERS NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION OPTICAL GOODS OPTOMETRISTS ORTHOPEDIC SHOES PACKING SUPPLIES PASSPORT SERVICES PAYROLL SERVICES PEACE CORPS PERSONAL TRAINER PET SERVICES

80 REHABILITATION SERVICES REMODELING & REPAIR 80 RIDE SHARE 80 SECURITY SYSTEMS 80 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING 80 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 82 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 82 SYNAGOGUES 82 TATTOO REMOVAL 82 TAXES 82 TAXI CABS 82 TEETH WHITENING 82 THEATER SUPPLIES

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THEATERS TITLE COMPANIES TOURIST INFORMATION TRANSPORTATION TRAVEL AGENCIES & BUREAU TREE SERVICE VOLUNTEERING VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS VODKA COMPANIES WATER GARDENS & SUPPLIES WATER HEATERS WELLNESS PROGRAMS

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accommodations - aromatherapy ACCOMMODATIONS

Daisy Polk Inn & Dickason Cottage Historic Bed & Breakfast in Oak Lawn 2917 Regan Street daisypolkinn.com 214-522-4692

AIDS/HIVPREVENTION & TESTING

AIDS Arms, Inc. 351 West Jefferson Blvd.

Ste. 300 214-521-5191

ACCOUNTANTS – CERTIFIED PUBLIC

Aishman, Rick PC Phipps, Tom 3625 N. Hall St., Ste. 1250 214-520-7363

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88) Allen, Ron CPA ronallencpa.com ron@ronallencpa.com 2909 Cole Ave., Ste. 119 214-954-0042

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 89) Greer, Tom A., CPA Tax Professional QuickBooks Trainer tgreer@tomgreercpa.com 214-998-0916

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88) Sterling’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service sterlingstax.com 5418 St. Charles Ave. 214-330-4682 923 W. Glade, Ste. C, Hurst.

817-656-1454

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88)

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Club Dallas A private men’s club / sauna theclubs.com 2616 Swiss Ave. 214-821-1990 (See Display Ad On Page 93) Alternatives on New Fine Arts sexysite.com 1720 W. Mockingbird Ln. 214-630-7071 (See Display Ad On Page 93)

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Allstars Electric No Job Too Big Or Small allstarselectric.com 972-248-3322 (See Display Ad on page 90, 99)

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 90)

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88)

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

AIDS Interfaith Network aidsinterfaithnetwork.org Providing Care and Prevention 214-943-4444

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 90) AIDS Outreach Center aoc.org 400 North Beach St. Ft. Worth 76111 817-335-1994 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Uptown Physicians Group uptowndocs.com 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Back Cover)

AIDS/HIV RESOURCES

AIDS Arms, Inc. 351 West Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 300 214-521-5191 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 90) AIDS Interfaith Network aidsinterfaithnetwork.org Providing Care and Prevention 214-943-4444 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 90) AIDS Outreach Center aoc.org 400 North Beach St. Ft. Worth 76111 | 817-335-1994 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Avita Drugs Specialized Pharmacy AvitaPharmacy.com 219 Sunset Ave., Ste. 118A 214-943-5187 or 877-943-5187

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ads On Page 3, 105)

Jade Air Air Conditioning & Heating jadeairdallas.com 214-522-2805 (See Ad On Page 90, 100, 101)

ALARM SYSTEMS

Lakewood Alarm Full Service Security & Fire Company lakewoodalarm.com 214-339-3496 888-305-0490 (See Display Ad On Page 90,101)

ANIMAL RESCUE SERVICES

Texas Siamese Rescue Adopt | Volunteer | Rescue 13 Macarthur Drive, Denison, TX tx.siameserescue.org 817-793-8603

ANIMAL SHELTERS & SUPPORT SERVICES

Texas Siamese Rescue Adopt | Volunteer | Rescue 13 Macarthur Drive, Denison, TX tx.siameserescue.org 817-793-8603

APPLE PRODUCT SERVICE & REPAIR

TAYLORMARK Digital Life Services Apple Consultants Network Member Apple Data Recovery Specialist.

6403 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas 214-552-0622 (See Display Ad On Page 97)

AROMATHERAPY

Tutt, Steven J. Doctor of Chiropractic drtuttdc.com 4245 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-528-1900 (See Display Ad On Page 4, 95)

artists - attorneys [cohabitation] ARTISTS – FINE ART

Philips, David R. Paintings | Sketches drphilips.net 214-498-6273 (See Display Ad On Page 91)

ASSISTED LIVING-IN HOME

Kind Companions - Kimberly Truax Home Health Care & Assisted Living - In Home kindcompainions.com 214-924-9302

ATTORNEYS

Bakker, Jens jensbakker.com 9616 Tarleton 214-320-9870 (See Display Ad On Page 92) Burch, Lorie L. burch-law.com 7920 Beltline Rd., Ste. 750 972-385-0558

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 91) Cohen & Cohen PC; Cohen, Rick Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist 12830 Hillcrest, Ste. 111 972-233-4100 (See Display Ad On Page 91) Covell, Rebecca S. covellpc.com 3710 Rawlins St., Ste. 950 214-443-0300

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 91)

Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Susan Hawk, District Attorney 133 N. Riverside Blvd., LB 19 214-653-3600 (See Display Ad On Page 92) Hall, Stephanie Attorney at Law ladylawsah.com 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 600 214-522-3343 (See Display Ad On Page 92)

Womack, Jenny L PC WomackAdoptions.com 5050 Quorum Dr., Ste. 225 214-935-3310

ATTORNEYS - ADVOCACY

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, South Central lambdalegal.org 3500 Oak Lawn Ave, Ste. 500 214-219-8585

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

The Law Office of Lauren Duffer, PC 690 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 560, Arlington 1717 McKinney Ave., Ste. 700, Dallas 817-548-5643 txfamilylawatty.com Van Wey, Kay L. Texas Super Lawyer Van Wey Law, PLLC 12720 Hillcrest Road, Ste. 725 214-329-1350

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 92) Womack, Jenny L PC WomackAdoptions.com 5050 Quorum Dr., Ste. 225 214-935-3310

ATTORNEYS - ADOPTION

Hall, Stephanie Attorney at Law ladylawsah.com 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 600 214-522-3343 (See Display Ad On Page 92)

ATTORNEYS – BUSINESS LAW Covell, Rebecca S. covellpc.com 3710 Rawlins St., Ste. 950 214-443-0300

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 91)

ATTORNEYS BUSINESS LITIGATION

Busch Ruotolo & Simpson, LLP buschllp.com Christopher Albert 100 Crescent Court, Ste. 250 214-855-2880

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 91)

ATTORNEYS - COHABITATION Burch, Lorie L. burch-law.com 7920 Beltline Rd., Ste. 750 972-385-0558 (See Display Ad On Page 91)

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attorneys [cohabitation] - broadway musicals Hall, Stephanie Attorney at Law ladylawsah.com 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 600 214-522-3343 (See Display Ad On Page 92)

Van Wey, Kay L. Texas Super Lawyer Van Wey Law, PLLC 12720 Hillcrest Road, Ste. 725 214-329-1350

ATTORNEYS – CRIMINAL LAW

(See Display Ad On Page 92)

Bakker, Jens jensbakker.com 9616 Tarleton 214-320-9870 (See Display Ad On Page 92)

Cohen & Cohen PC; Cohen, Rick Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist 12830 Hillcrest, Ste. 111 972-233-4100 (See Display Ad On Page 91) West, Chad, PC chadwestlaw.com 900 W. Davis Street 214-509-7555

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

ATTORNEYS – FAMILY LAW

Busch Ruotolo & Simpson, LLP buschllp.com Christopher Albert 100 Crescent Court, Ste. 250 214-855-2880 (See Display Ad On Page 91) Hall, Stephanie Attorney at Law ladylawsah.com 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 600 214-522-3343 (See Display Ad On Page 92) The Law Office of Lauren Duffer, PC

690 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 560, Arlington 1717 McKinney Ave., Ste. 700, Dallas 817-548-5643 txfamilylawatty.com

Womack, Jenny L PC WomackAdoptions.com 5050 Quorum Dr., Ste. 225 214-935-3310

ATTORNEYS – PERSONAL INJURY Bakker, Jens jensbakker.com 9616 Tarleton 214-320-9870 (See Display Ad On Page 92)

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North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

West, Chad, PC chadwestlaw.com 900 W. Davis Street 214-509-7555 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

ATTORNEYS - PROBATE

Burch, Lorie L. burch-law.com 7920 Beltline Rd., Ste. 750 972-385-0558

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 91) Covell, Rebecca S. covellpc.com 3710 Rawlins St., Ste. 950 214-443-0300

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 91)

ATTORNEYS-WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING Burch, Lorie L. burch-law.com 7920 Beltline Rd., Ste. 750 972-385-0558

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 91) Covell, Rebecca S. covellpc.com 3710 Rawlins St., Ste. 950 214-443-0300

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 91) Hall, Stephanie Attorney at Law ladylawsah.com 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 600 214-522-3343 (See Display Ad On Page 92) Womack, Jenny L PC WomackAdoptions.com 5050 Quorum Dr., Ste. 225 214-935-3310

BARS

The 515 Bar 515 S. Jennings Ave. Fort Worth, Texas76104 817-338-0515

BATH HOUSE | GYMS

Club Dallas A private men’s club / sauna theclubs.com 2616 Swiss Ave. 214-821-1990 (See Display Ad On Page 93) Midtowne Spa midtowne.com 2509 Pacific Ave. 214-821-8989

BED & BREAKFAST

Daisy Polk Inn & Dickason Cottage Historic Bed & Breakfast in Oak Lawn 2917 Regan Street daisypolkinn.com 214-522-4692

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88)

BEDDING

World of Sleep Mattress Outlet simmons.com 1290 Conveyor Lane 214-631-3257 (See Display Ad on Page 100, 103)

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

Sterling’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service sterlingstax.com 5418 St. Charles Ave. 214-330-4682 923 W. Glade, Ste. C, Hurst.

817-656-1454

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88,)

BROADWAY MUSICALS

Dallas Summer Musicals Box Office dallassummermusicals.org 5959 Royal Lane, Ste. 542 214-691-7200

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 113)

bus lines - cosmetic procedures BUS LINES

DART dart.org 214-979-1111 (See Display Ad On Page 94, 114)

CHIROPRACTIC DOCTORS - DC Peay, Eric Doctor of Chiropractic corehealthwellness.com 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 820 214-219-3300 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Tutt, Steven J. Doctor of Chiropractic drtuttdc.com 4245 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-528-1900

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 4, 95)

CHURCHES

Dignity Dallas dignitydallas.org Catholic Mass for the LGBT community First Sunday Interfaith Peace Chapel 972-729-9572

CHURCHES - CATHOLIC

Dignity Dallas dignitydallas.org Catholic Mass for the LGBT community First Sunday Interfaith Peace Chapel 972-729-9572

COMPUTERS - CONSULTANTS

TAYLORMARK Digital Life Services Apple Consultants Network Member Apple Data Recovery Specialist.

6403 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas 214-552-0622 (See Display Ad On Page 97)

COMPUTERS – SERVICES & REPAIR

TAYLORMARK Digital Life Services Apple Consultants Network Member Apple Data Recovery Specialist.

6403 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas 214-552-0622 (See Display Ad On Page 97)

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUS Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau VisitDallas.com 325 North St. Paul Street Ste. 700 800-232-5527

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 12)

COSMETIC, PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Martin, David MD Plastic Surgery drmartinplasticsurgery.com Botox, Fillers, Laser, Plastic Surgery 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. C-625 972-566-6988

Horizon Aesthetics Vein & Laser horizonlipo.com 6020 W. Parker Road, Ste. 300, Plano 972-661-8884 (See Display Ad On Page 107)

COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Martin, David MD, Plastic Surgery drmartinplasticsurgery.com Botox, Fillers, Laser, Plastic Surgery 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. C-625 972-566-6988 Horizon Aesthetics Vein & Laser horizonlipo.com 6020 W. Parker Road, Ste. 300, Plano 972-661-8884 (See Display Ad On Page 107) Pounders, Steven MD, PA Primary Care Medicine HIV Specialist 3500 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 600 214-520-8833

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 107, 109)

Vasquez, Jaime DO, PA-Vasquez Clinic vasquezclinic.com 2929 Welborn Street 214-528-1083 (See Display Ad On Page 108)

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costumes - dentists [cosmetic] COSTUMES – MASQUERADE & THEATRICAL Dallas Costume Shoppe dcshoppe.com 3905 Main Street 214-370-9613

Norcostco Texas Costume norcostco.com 1231 Wycliff, Ste. 300 214-630-4048

COUNSELORS – COUPLES Owen, Jimmy LPC jimmyowen.com 3500 Oak Lawn Ste. 260 214-546-8852

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

COUNSELORS – LICENSED PROFESSIONAL

Hall Counseling & Associates doughallcounselor.com 2214 Boll St., Dallas 214-662-3523

(See Display Ad On Page 96)

Lovell, Cynthia MEd, LPC Relationship & Individual Counseling 5217 McKinney Ave., Ste. 210 214-497-6268

(See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

Martin, Randy LPC-S martinlpc.com 3626 N. Hall St., Ste. 702 214-392-8247 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 97, 110)

Owen, Jimmy LPC jimmyowen.com 3500 Oak Lawn # 260 214-546-8852 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

Porter, Feleshia MS, LPC feleshiaporter.com 3530 Forest Lane, Ste. #55 O-214-454-8144 F-214-904-8222

Salas, Michael J. vantagepointdallascounseling. com 3500 Oak Lawn Ste. 260 214-471-8650 Stonewall Behavioral Health Candy Marcum stonewall-inc.com 3625 North Hall, Ste. 1250 214-521-1278 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Uptown Psychotherapy uptownpsychotherapy.com Beckman, Deborah MS, LPC, NCC Myrick, Tim MEd, LPC, NCC 4144 N. Central Expwy.

Ste. 520 214-824-2009

(See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

COUNSELORS - PERSONAL Owen, Jimmy LPC jimmyowen.com 3500 Oak Lawn # 260 214-546-8852

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

Renee Baker Professional Counseling renee-baker.com 3530 Forest Lance, Ste. 55 Dallas, Tx 75234 214-607-5620

CRUISES

George Owens Cruise Planners Specializing in cruises, land and tour vacations cruisewithgeorge.com 817-280-9615 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

The Pauer Group, LLC Randy Pauer Creating Exquisite Travel Memories thepauergroup.com 972-241-2000 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 113)

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The Travel Bureau Tony Gorrell travelteamdfw.com travelteamdfw@hotmail.com 8150 Brookriver, Ste. S101 214-905-3995 (See Display Ad On Page 97, 113)

DATA RECOVERY

TAYLORMARK Digital Life Services Apple Consultants Network Member Apple Data Recovery Specialist 6403 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas 214-552-0622 (See Display Ad On Page 97)

DELIVERY SERVICES

The UPS Store on Lemmon Ave theupsstore.com | Store #5254 4848 Lemmon Ave., Ste. 100 214-780-0877 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Certified LGBTE UPS Store on Cedar Springs theupsstorelocal.com Store #3812 3824 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-520-0005

DENTISTS

Boyd, Carole Ann DDS, PC drboyd.net 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 905 214-521-6261 (See Display Ads On Page 98) Rosales, Frank DDS frankrosalesdds.com 6360 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 160 214-340-3333 (See Display Ad On Page 97) Terrell, Kevin DDS, PC terrelldental.com 2603 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 100 214-329-1818 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 97)

DENTISTS - COSMETIC

Boyd, Carole Ann DDS, PC drboyd.net 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 905 214-521-6261 (See Display Ads On Page 98)

dentist [prosthodontists] - fine art DENTISTS - PROSTHODONTISTS Boyd, Carole Ann DDS, PC drboyd.net 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 905 214-521-6261 (See Display Ads On Page 97)

DESIGN SERVICES

Jones Walker Home joneswalkerhome.com Furniture | Fine Art | Design 1531 Dragon Street in the Dallas Design District 469-916-5500

DIABETIC SHOES & SUPPLIES Pride Pharmacy pridepharmacygroup.com 4015 Lemmon, Ste. 4001 214-954-7389

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Allstars Electric No Job To Big Or Small allstarselectric.com 972-248-3322

(See Display Ad on page 90, 99, 100)

ELECTROLYSIS

Dallas Electrolysis Clinic, Inc. Permanent Hair Removal electrolysisformen.com 214-766-8939

ENTERTAINMENT

DJ DELUXE PRODUCTIONS Professional mobile DJ music for parties, weddings, fashion & special events, karaoke 214-823-1424 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

DISC JOCKEY

DJ DELUXE PRODUCTIONS Professional mobile DJ music for parties, weddings, fashion & special events, karaoke 214-823-1424 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

DRUG STORES

Avita Drugs Specialized Pharmacy AvitaPharmacy.com 219 Sunset Ave., Ste. 118A 214-943-5187 or 877-943-5187 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ads On Page 3, 105)

EYEGLASSES

Doctor Eyecare Safir, Allen, OD DoctorEyecare.com 4414 Lemmon Ave. 214-522-3937 (See Display Ad On Page 103)

FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

Sherman, Judy S. Nexus Advisors, LLC 10000 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 1200, Dallas 1111 S Main St., Grapevine 817-366-1119 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad on Page 99)

Turtle Creek Wealthcare Doug Simmang turtlecreekwc.com 13355 Noel Road, Ste. 1100 800-680-6120 (See Display Ad On Page 99)

FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS

Irvin, M. Angel Farmers Insurance Irvin Insurance & Financial Services 14651 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 110 972-367-6200 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 101) Sherman, Judy S. Nexus Advisors, LLC 10000 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 1200, Dallas 1111 S Main St., Grapevine 817-366-1119 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad on Page 99) Turtle Creek Wealthcare Doug Simmang turtlecreekwc.com 13355 Noel Road, Ste. 1100 800-680-6120 (See Display Ad On Page 99)

FINE ART

Jones Walker Home joneswalkerhome.com Furniture | Fine Art | Design 1531 Dragon Street in the Dallas Design District 469-916-5500

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food banks - insurance FOOD BANKS

AIDS Outreach Center aoc.org 400 North Beach St., Ft. Worth 76111 817-335-1994

FOUNDATION CONTRACTORS Bedrock Foundation Repair bedrockfoundation.com 1018 Fletcher Dallas 214-824-1211

(See Display Ad On Page 99, 111)

FOUNDATION EVALUATIONS

Vannier Engineering Foundation Evaluations dvannier@vannierengineering. com 972-867-9750 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

FURNITURE

Jones Walker Home joneswalkerhome.com Furniture | Fine Art | Design 1531 Dragon Street in the Dallas Design District 469-916-5500 World of Sleep Mattress Outlet simmons.com 1290 Conveyor Lane 214-631-3257 (See Display Ad on Page 100, 103)

GARDEN POND

Water Gardens Galore wggalore.com 2530 Butler Street 215-956-7382 (See Display Ad On Page 100)

GOVERNMENT

Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Suasn Hawk, District Attorney 133 N. Riverside Blvd., LB 19 214-653-3600 (See Display Ad On Page 92)

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Cooper, Mitch Home Repair / Remodeling / Handyman Services Reliable Quality Service 972-935-8058 (See Display Ad On Page 100)

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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Allstars Electric No Job To Big Or Small allstarselectric.com 972-248-3322

(See Display Ad on page 90, 99, 100)

Jade Air Air Conditioning & Heating jadeairdallas.com 214-522-2805 (See Ad On Page 90, 100, 101)

HEPATITIS-C RESOURCES

Avita Drugs Specialized Pharmacy AvitaPharmacy.com 219 Sunset Ave., Ste. 118A 214-943-5187 or 877-943-5187 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ads On Page 3, 105)

HOME LOANS

PrimeLending A PlainsCapital Co. Ron Watterson ronwatterson.com 3500 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 150 214-926-9583 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Ramirez, Armando Loan Officer NMLS 740130 First United Bank - Mortgage aramirez@firstunitedbank.com 214-263-5507 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

HOME REPAIR

Bedrock Foundation Repair bedrockfoundation.com 1018 Fletcher Dallas 214-824-1211 (See Display Ad On Page 99, 111)

HOME FURNISHINGS

World of Sleep Mattress Outlet simmons.com 1290 Conveyor Lane 214-631-3257 (See Display Ad on Page 100, 103)

HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES

Kind Companions Kimberly Truax Home Health Care & Assisted Living - In Home kindcompainions.com 214-924-9302 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Cooper, Mitch Home Repair / Remodeling / Handyman Services Reliable Quality Service 972-935-8058 (See Display Ad On Page 100) Jade Air Air Conditioning & Heating jadeairdallas.com 214-522-2805 (See Ad On Page 90, 100, 101)

HOME SECURITY

Lakewood Alarm Full Service Security & Fire Company lakewoodalarm.com 214-339-3496 888-305-0490 (See Display Ad On Page 90, 101)

HOME SERVICES

Nikki’s Plumbing Company Responsible Master Plumber #36149 nikkisplumbing.com 469-644-8025 (See Display Ad On Page 109)

INKS & TONERS

Good Graphics Inks & Toners GoodGraphicsInk.com 972-679-9495

INSURANCE

Alex Long Agency Allstate Insurance Allstateagencies.com/AlexLong 3435 N. Beltline Rd., Ste. 119, Irving 972-570-7000 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 101)

insurance - insurance [life] Irvin, M. Angel Farmers Insurance Irvin Insurance & Financial Services 14651 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 110 972-367-6200 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Uptown Dallas Insurance Agency Home | Auto | Business uptowndallasins.com We represent multiple companies 214-871-3145 (See Display Ad On Page 101)

Steven Graves Insurance Agency stevengravesinsurance.com 11300 N Central Expressway Ste. 602 214-599-0808

INSURANCE - BUSINESS

Uptown Dallas Insurance Agency Home | Auto | Business uptowndallasins.com We represent multiple companies 214-871-3145 (See Display Ad On Page 101)

(See Display Ad On Page 101) Steven Graves Insurance Agency stevengravesinsurance.com 11300 N Central Expressway Ste 602 214-599-0808 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 2, 102)

Steven Graves Insurance Agency stevengravesinsurance.com 11300 N Central Expressway Ste. 602 214-599-0808 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 2, 102)

Uptown Dallas Insurance Agency Home | Auto | Business uptowndallasins.com We represent multiple companies 214-871-3145 (See Display Ad On Page 101)

Uptown Dallas Insurance Agency Home | Auto | Business uptowndallasins.com We represent multiple companies 214-871-3145 (See Display Ad On Page 101)

INSURANCE - AUTO

INSURANCE - HEALTH

Alex Long Agency Allstate Insurance Allstateagencies.com/AlexLong 3435 N. Beltline Rd., Ste. 119, Irving | 972-570-7000 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 101) Steven Graves Insurance Agency stevengravesinsurance.com 11300 N Central Expressway Ste. 602 214-599-0808 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 2, 102)

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 2, 102)

INSURANCE - LIFE

Alex Long Agency Allstate Insurance Allstateagencies.com/AlexLong 3435 N. Beltline Rd., Ste. 119, Irving 972-570-7000 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 101) Steven Graves Insurance Agency stevengravesinsurance.com 11300 N Central Expressway Ste. 602 214-599-0808 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 2, 102)

INSURANCE - HOME

Alex Long Agency Allstate Insurance Allstateagencies.com/AlexLong 3435 N. Beltline Rd., Ste. 119, Irving • 972-570-7000 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 101)

Irvin, M. Angel Farmers Insurance Irvin Insurance & Financial Services 14651 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 110 972-367-6200 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 101) Steven Graves Insurance Agency stevengravesinsurance.com 11300 N Central Expressway Ste. 602 214-599-0808 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 2, 102)

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insurance [renters] - mental health resources INSURANCE – RENTERS

Steven Graves Insurance Agency stevengravesinsurance.com 11300 N Central Expressway Ste. 602 214-599-0808

Lubes and Lotions

Alternatives at New Fine Arts sexysite.com 1720 W. Mockingbird Ln. 214-630-7071 (See Display Ad On Page 93)

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 2, 102)

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Dallas Electrolysis Clinic, Inc. Permanent Hair Removal electrolysisformen.com 214-766-8939 Horizon Aesthetics Vein & Laser horizonlipo.com 6020 W. Parker Road, Ste. 300, Plano 972-661-8884 (See Display Ad On Page 107) Martin, David MD, Plastic Surgery drmartinplasticsurgery.com Botox, Fillers, Laser, Plastic Surgery 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. C-625 972-566-6988

LAWN CARE

Maya Tree & Lawn Maintenance Tree Trimming Complete Removals mayatreeservice.com 214-924-7058 | 214-770-2435

LEGAL ADVOCACY

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, South Central lambdalegal.org 3500 Oak Lawn Ave, Ste. 500 214-219-8585 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

LIQUOR COMPANY

Equality Vodka equalityvodka.com Ultra Premium Vodka, simple agenda: Equality for all!

Ask for it by name in your local liquor store.

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 113)

MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICES

Sloan Bergmann Commercial Print Services Co. Jamie Sloan 310 Regal Row, Ste. 400 214-414-2428 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 109) TNT Promotions tntpromos.biz Marsha Thomas Promotional Products and Trade Show Services 214-213-7161 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

MASSAGE THERAPISTLICENSED

Peay, Eric Doctor of Chiropractic corehealthwellness.com 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 820 214-219-3300 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Tutt, Steven J. Doctor of Chiropractic drtuttdc.com 4245 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-528-1900 (See Display Ad On Page 4, 95)

MATTRESSES

World of Sleep Mattress Outlet simmons.com 1290 Conveyor Lane 214-631-3257 (See Display Ad on Page 100, 103)

MEDIA

Dallas Voice The Premiere Media Source For LGBT Texas DallasVoice.com 1825 Market Center Blvd, Ste. 240 214-754-8710

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad on Page 10, 115)

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KERA Public Radio, Television, Web kera.org 3000 Harry Hines Blvd.

972-263-3151 KNON 89.3 FM The Voice Of The People knon.org 5353 Maple Ave. 214-828-9500 OUT North Texas OUTNTX.com 1825 Market Center Blvd, Ste. 240 214-754-8710 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Pride Radio DFW prideradiodfw.com KPRD 102.9 KDMX HD2 14001 North Dallas Parkway, Ste. 300 214-866-8000

MEDICATION DELIVERY

Pride Pharmacy pridepharmacygroup.com 4015 Lemmon, Ste. 4001 214-954-7389 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS Uptown Psychotherapy uptownpsychotherapy.com Beckman, Deborah MS, LPC, NCC Myrick, Tim MEd, LPC, NCC 4144 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 520 214-824-2009

(See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Avita Drugs Specialized Pharmacy AvitaPharmacy.com 219 Sunset Ave., Ste. 118A 214-943-5187 or 877-943-5187 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ads On Page 3, 105)

mobile media - personal trainers MOBILE MEDIA

Digital Seltzer Refresh Your Digital Brand Mobile Website Development Desktop Website Development DigitalSeltzer.com 214-754-8710 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 86)

MORTGAGE - REFINANCE

PrimeLending A PlainsCapital Co. Ron Watterson ronwatterson.com 3500 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 150 214-926-9583 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Ramirez, Armando Loan Officer NMLS 740130 First United Bank- Mortgage aramirez@firstunitedbank.com 214-263-5507 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

MOVERS

Fantastic Moves FantasticMoves.com 10610 Metric, Ste. 175 214-349-6683 (MOVE) (See Display Ad On Page 103)

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition sundrops.com 3920 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-521-0550

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition sundrops.com 3920 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-521-0550

OPTICAL GOODS

Doctor Eyecare Safir, Allen, OD DoctorEyecare.com 4414 Lemmon Ave. 214-522-3937 (See Display Ad On Page 103)

OPTOMETRISTS

Doctor Eyecare Safir, Allen, OD DoctorEyecare.com 4414 Lemmon Ave. 214-522-3937 (See Display Ad On Page 103)

ORTHOPEDIC SHOES

Pride Pharmacy pridepharmacygroup.com 4015 Lemmon, Ste. 4001 214-954-7389 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

PACKING SUPPLIES

Fantastic Moves FantasticMoves.com 10610 Metric Ste. 175 214-349-6683 (MOVE) (See Display Ad On Page 103)

PASSPORT SERVICES

Passport And Visa Express FlyingPassport.com 850 Central Parkway East, Ste. 155 972-516-6600

PAYROLL SERVICES

Aishman, Rick PC Phipps, Tom 3625 N. Hall St., Ste. 1250 214-520-7363 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88) Sterling’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service sterlingstax.com 5418 St. Charles Ave. 214-330-4682 923 W. Glade, Ste. C, Hurst.

817-656-1454 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88)

PEACE CORPS

Peace Corps Want to make a difference?

Serve as a couple with the Peace Corps peacecorps.gov/ samesexcouples

PERSONAL TRAINERs

Gordon, John Certified Personal Trainer JMGFitness.com 214-395-7846 (See Display Ad On Page 104)

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pet grooming - physicians/surgeons [hiv specialists] PET GROOMING

The Petropolitan 408 S. Harwood thepetropolitandallas.com 214-741-4100 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

PET SITTING & DAYCARE

The Petropolitan 408 S. Harwood thepetropolitandallas.com 214-741-4100 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

PET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Petropolitan 408 S. Harwood thepetropolitandallas.com 214-741-4100 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

PHARMACIES

Avita Drugs Specialized Pharmacy AvitaPharmacy.com 219 Sunset Ave., Ste. 118A 214-943-5187 or 877-943-5187 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ads On Page 3, 105)

Pride Pharmacy pridepharmacygroup.com 4015 Lemmon, Ste. 4001 214-954-7389 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

PHARMACY & PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANTS

Avita Drugs Specialized Pharmacy AvitaPharmacy.com 219 Sunset Ave., Ste. 118A 214-943-5187 or 877-943-5187 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ads On Page 3, 105)

Pride Pharmacy pridepharmacygroup.com 4015 Lemmon, Ste. 4001 214-954-7389 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

Terry Thompson Photography TerryThompsonPhotography. com 1001 Belleview Street, Dallas 214-629-7663 (See Display Ads On Page 104)

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Tutt, Steven J. Doctor of Chiropractic drtuttdc.com 4245 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-528-1900 (See Display Ad On Page 4, 95)

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS COSMETIC

Horizon Aesthetics Vein & Laser horizonlipo.com 6020 W. Parker Road, Ste. 300, Plano 972-661-8884 (See Display Ad On Page 107)

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – FAMILY PRACTICE

Leary, Edison APRN, FNP-C Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Philips, Kay L. MD Internal Medicine Dallas Diagnostic Association A Baylor-HealthTexas Affiliate ddadoctors.com/Providers/ Pages/philips.aspx 9101 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 300 214-363-2305 Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Back Cover)

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – GENERAL PRACTICE

Graneto, Donald MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover)

Philips, Kay L. MD Internal Medicine Dallas Diagnostic Association A Baylor-HealthTexas Affiliate ddadoctors.com/Providers/ Pages/philips.aspx 9101 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 300 214-363-2305 Phillips, Gregory M.D., FACP Board Certified Internal Medicine 724 Pennsylvania Ave FT Worth 817-336-1200 (See Display Ad Page 109) Pounders, Steven MD, PA Primary Care Medicine HIV Specialist 3500 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 600 214-520-8833 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 107, 109)

Uptown Physicians Group uptowndocs.com 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Vasquez, Jaime DO, PA Vasquez Clinic vasquezclinic.com 2929 Welborn Street 214-528-1083 (See Display Ad On Page 108)

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – HIV SPECIALISTS

AIDS Arms, Inc. 351 West Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 300 214-521-5191 (See Display Ad On Page 90) Allen, Brady MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Graneto, Donald MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover)

physicians/surgeons [hiv specialists/internal medicine] Klappholz, Eric ANP-C Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Leary, Edison APRN, FNP-C Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Lee, David MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Pounders, Steven MD, PA Primary Care Medicine HIV Specialist 3500 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 600 214-520-8833 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 107, 109)

Tribble, Mark MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Uptown Physicians Group uptowndocs.com 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Back Cover)

Vasquez, Jaime DO, PA Vasquez Clinic vasquezclinic.com 2929 Welborn Street 214-528-1083 (See Display Ad On Page 108)

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Tribble, Mark MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Vasquez, Jaime DO, PA Vasquez Clinic vasquezclinic.com 2929 Welborn Street 214-528-1083 (See Display Ad On Page 108)

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – INTERNAL MEDICINE

Allen, Brady MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Klappholz, Eric ANP-C Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover)

Lee, David MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Phillips, Gregory M.D., FACP Board Certified Internal Medicine 724 Pennsylvania Ave FT Worth 817-336-1200 (See Display Ad Page 109) Philips, Kay L. MD Internal Medicine Dallas Diagnostic Association A Baylor-HealthTexas Affiliate ddadoctors.com/Providers/ Pages/philips.aspx 9101 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 300 214-363-2305 Pounders, Steven MD, PA Primary Care Medicine HIV Specialist 3500 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 600 214-520-8833 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 107, 109)

Tribble, Mark MD Uptown Physicians Group 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover) Uptown Physicians Group uptowndocs.com 2929 Carlisle St., Ste. 260 214-303-1033 (See Display Ad On Back Cover)

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physicians/surgeons [plastic surgery] - real estate Vasquez, Jaime DO, PA Vasquez Clinic vasquezclinic.com 2929 Welborn Street 214-528-1083 (See Display Ad On Page 108)

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – PLASTIC SURGERY

Martin, David MD, Plastic Surgery drmartinplasticsurgery.com Botox, Fillers, Laser, Plastic Surgery 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. C-625 972-566-6988

PLUMBING

Nikki’s Plumbing Company Responsible Master Plumber #36149 nikkisplumbing.com 469-644-8025 (See Display Ad On Page 109)

PRINTING SERVICES

Sloan Bergmann Commercial Print Services Co. Jamie Sloan 310 Regal Row, Ste. 400 214-414-2428 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 109) The UPS Store on Lemmon Ave theupsstore.com Store #5254 4848 Lemmon Ave., Ste. 100 214-780-0877 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Certified LGBTE UPS Store on Cedar Springs theupsstorelocal.com/3812 3824 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-520-0005

PRINTING SUPPLIES

Good Graphics Inks & Toners GoodGraphicsInk.com 972-679-9495

PRIVATE CLUB

Club Dallas A private men’s club / sauna theclubs.com 2616 Swiss Ave. 214-821-1990 (See Display Ad On Page 93) Midtowne Spa midtowne.com 2509 Pacific Ave. 214-821-8989

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

Sloan Bergmann Commercial Print Services Co. Jamie Sloan 310 Regal Row, Ste. 400 214-414-2428 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 109) TNT Promotions tntpromos.biz Marsha Thomas Promotional Products and Trade Show Services 214-213-7161 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

PSYCHOLOGISTS

SPIRIS Group spirisgroup.com 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 1925 214-443-7808

PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

Hall Counseling & Associates doughallcounselor.com 2214 Boll St. 214-662-3523 (See Display Ad On Page 96) Lovell, Cynthia MEd, LPC Relationship & Individual Counseling 5217 McKinney Ave., Ste. 210 214-497-6268 (See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

Martin, Randy LPC-S martinlpc.com 3626 N. Hall St., Ste. 702 214-392-8247 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 97, 110)

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Owen, Jimmy LPC jimmyowen.com 3500 Oak Lawn # 260 214-546-8852 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

Porter, Feleshia MS, LPC feleshiaporter.com 3530 Forest Lane, Ste. #55O 214-454-8144 | F-214-904-8222 Salas, Michael J. vantagepointdallascounseling. com 3500 Oak Lawn Ste. 260 214-471-8650 SPIRIS Group spirisgroup.com 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd.

Ste. 1925 214-443-7808 Stonewall Behavioral Health Candy Marcum stonewall-inc.com 3625 North Hall, Ste. 1250 214-521-1278 Uptown Psychotherapy uptownpsychotherapy.com Beckman, Deborah MS, LPC, NCC Myrick, Tim MEd, LPC, NCC 4144 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 520 214-824-2009

(See Display Ad On Page 96, 110)

REAL ESTATE

DeuPree, Joe ABR Watermark Real Estate Group deupreej@sbcglobal.net 214-559-5690 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page xxx) LaPierre, Paul GRI - REALTOR® Preservation Dallas Historic House Specialist Century 21 Judge Fite 214-564-7741 4saleindallas.com

real estate - social media marketing Nall, Steve Virgina Cook Realtors virginiacook.com/steven-nall 214-500-0928

Narey, Jay ABR, ALHS Keller Williams jaynarey.com 972-468-5462 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Narey, Jay ABR, ALHS Keller Williams jaynarey.com 972-468-5462 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Stoll, Tom of Keller Williams Urban Dallas Buy * Sell * Lease thinkdallas.com 214-868-2959 (See Display Ad On Page 111)

REAL ESTATE – BUYER AGENT

DeuPree, Joe ABR Watermark Real Estate Group deupreej@sbcglobal.net 214-559-5690 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

LaPierre, Paul GRI - REALTOR® Preservation Dallas Historic House Specialist Century 21 Judge Fite 214-564-7741 4saleindallas.com Nall, Steve Virginia Cook Realtors virginiacook.com/steven-nall 214-500-0928 (See Display Ad On Page 2)

REAL ESTATE – FOR SALE

Stoll, Tom of Keller Williams Urban Dallas Buy * Sell * Lease thinkdallas.com 214-868-2959 (See Display Ad On Page 111)

REAL ESTATE – SERVICES

AssociaTitle associatitle.com 300 Crescent Court, Ste. 100, Dallas 75201 214-716-3900 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Republic Title of Texas, Inc. republictitle.com 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 101 214-528-8916 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Tutt, Steven J. Doctor of Chiropractic drtuttdc.com 4245 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-528-1900 (See Display Ad On Page 4, 95)

REMODELING & REPAIR CONTRACTORS Allstars Electric No Job Too Big Or Small allstarselectric.com 972-248-3322

(See Display Ad on page 90, 99, 100)

RIDE SHARE

DART dart.org 214-979-1111

(See Display Ad On Page 94, 114)

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Lakewood Alarm Full Service Security & Fire Company lakewoodalarm.com 214-339-3496 888-305-0490 (See Display Ad On Page 90, 101)

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

Fantastic Moves FantasticMoves.com 10610 Metric Ste. 175 214-349-6683 (MOVE) (See Display Ad On Page 103)

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Digital Seltzer Refresh Your Digital Brand Mobile Website Development Desktop Website Development DigitalSeltzer.com 214-754-8710 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 86)

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structural engineering - title companies STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Bedrock Foundation Repair bedrockfoundation.com 1018 Fletcher Dallas 214-824-1211

(See Display Ad On Page 99, 111)

Vannier Engineering Foundation Evaluations dvannier@vannierengineering. com 972-867-9750 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

TAX RETURN PREPARATION Aishman, Rick PC Phipps, Tom 3625 N. Hall St., Ste. 1250 214-520-7363

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88) Allen, Ron CPA ronallencpa.com ron@ronallencpa.com 2909 Cole Ave., Ste. 119 214-954-0042 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

SYNAGOGUES

Beth El Binah bethelbinah.org Resource Center Dallas 2701 Reagan St. 214-500-8304

TATTOO REMOVAL

Martin, David MD, Plastic Surgery drmartinplasticsurgery.com Botox, Fillers, Laser, Plastic Surgery 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. C-625 972-566-6988

TAX CONSULTANTS

Aishman, Rick PC Phipps, Tom 3625 N. Hall St., Ste. 1250 214-520-7363 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88) Allen, Ron CPA ronallencpa.com ron@ronallencpa.com 2909 Cole Ave., Ste. 119 214-954-0042 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 89, 112)

Sterling’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service sterlingstax.com 5418 St. Charles Ave. 214-330-4682 923 W. Glade, Ste. C, Hurst.

817-656-1454 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88)

(See Display Ad On Page 89, 112)

Greer, Tom A., CPA Tax Professional QuickBooks Trainer tgreer@tomgreercpa.com 214-998-0916 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88)

Sterling’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service

sterlingstax.com 5418 St. Charles Ave. 214-330-4682 923 W. Glade, Ste. C, Hurst.

817-656-1454 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 88)

TAXI CABS

Yellow Cab dallasyellowcab.com 214-426-6262 (See Display Ad On Page 111)

TEETH WHITENING PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Boyd, Carole Ann DDS, PC drboyd.net 4514 Cole Ave., Ste. 905 214-521-6261 (See Display Ads On Page 98) Rosales, Frank DDS frankrosalesdds.com 6360 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 160 214-340-3333 (See Display Ad On Page 97)

Terrell, Kevin DDS, PC terrelldental.com 2603 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 100 214-329-1818 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 97)

THEATER SUPPLIES

Dallas Costume Shoppe dcshoppe.com 3905 Main Street 214-370-9613 Norcostco Texas Costume norcostco.com 1231 Wycliff, Ste. 300 214-630-4048

THEATERS

Alternatives on New Fine Arts sexysite.com 1720 W. Mockingbird Ln. 214-630-7071 (See Display Ad On Page 93) Dallas Summer Musicals Box Office dallassummermusicals.org 5959 Royal Lane, Ste. 542 214-691-7200 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 113) Dallas Theater Center dallastheatercenter.org 214-880-0202 Uptown Players uptownplayers.org Kalita Humphreys Theater 3636 Turtle Creek, Dallas 214-219-2718 (See Display Ad On Page 56)

TITLE COMPANIES

AssociaTitle associatitle.com 300 Crescent Court, Ste. 100, Dallas 75201 214-716-3900 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Republic Title of Texas, Inc. republictitle.com 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 101 214-528-8916 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

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tourist information - wellness programs TOURIST INFORMATION

Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau VisitDallas.com 325 North St. Paul Street Ste. 700 800-232-5527 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 12)

TRAINS – LIGHT RAIL DART dart.org 214-979-1111

(See Display Ad On Page 94, 114)

TRANSPORTATION DART dart.org 214-979-1111

(See Display Ad On Page 94, 114)

Yellow Cab dallasyellowcab.com 214-426-6262 (See Display Ad On Page 111)

TRAVEL AGENCIES & BUREAUS George Owens Cruise Planners Specializing in cruises, land and tour vacations cruisewithgeorge.com 817-280-9615

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

Passport And Visa Express FlyingPassport.com 850 Central Parkway East Ste. 155 972-516-6600

The Pauer Group, LLC Randy Pauer Creating Exquisite Travel Memories thepauergroup.com 972-241-2000

Pride Pharmacy pridepharmacygroup.com 4015 Lemmon, Ste. 4001 214-954-7389 North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 104)

North Texas GLBT Chamber Member

(See Display Ad On Page 113) The Travel Bureau Tony Gorrell travelteamdfw.com travelteamdfw@hotmail.com 8150 Brookriver, Ste. S-101 214-905-3995 (See Display Ad On Page 113)

TREE SERVICE

Maya Tree & Lawn Maintenance Tree Trimming Complete Removals mayatreeservice.com 214-924-7058 214-770-2435

VOLUNTEERING

Peace Corps Want to make a difference?

Serve as a couple with the Peace Corps peacecorps.gov/ samesexcouples

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition sundrops.com 3920 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-521-0550

VODKA COMPANIES

Equality Vodka equalityvodka.com Ultra Premium Vodka, simple agenda: Equality for all!

Ask for it by name in your local liquor store.

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(See Display Ad On Page 113)

WATER GARDENS & SUPPLIES

Water Gardens Galore wggalore.com 2530 Butler Street 215-956-7382 (See Display Ad On Page 100)

WATER HEATERS

Nikki’s Plumbing Company Responsible Master Plumber #36149 nikkisplumbing.com 469-644-8025 (See Display Ad On Page 109)

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Tutt, Steven J. Doctor of Chiropractic drtuttdc.com 4245 Cedar Springs Rd. 214-528-1900 (See Display Ad On Page 4, 95)

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Perot Museum of Nature and Science [Dallas CVB]

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The Daisy Polk Inn & Dickason Cottage

A charming Bed & Breakfast in our community... never before has elegance been done so eloquently For reservations, please call 214-522-4692 www.DaisyPolkInn.com|daisy@daisypolkinn.com 2917 Regan Street in Oak Lawn

Tom Greer CPA

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RON ALLEN CPA, PC • Former IRS Agent IRS Negotiations • Individual and Business Tax Returns • Accounting and Payroll Services • QuickBooks Pro Advisor On Staff

First Consultation Free 2909 Cole Ave. Suite 119 Dallas, TX 75204

214.954.0042

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HoT BoYfrienD? AIDS Arms Medical Services Two locations to serve you!

Trinity Health & Wellness Center 219 Sunset Ave, Ste 116A, Dallas (972) 807.7370 Peabody Health Center 1906 Peabody St. Dallas (214) 421.7848

◆ Co-pay and co-insurance assistance available. ◆ Onsite Laboratory & AVITA Pharmacy. ◆ Free HIV and Hep C Testing.

Open 8am to 5pm M-F Late Hours 10am to 7pm 1st and 3rd Mondays • aidsarms.org

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✰ Licensed & insured ✰ no Job Too Big or Small

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Portrait Sketches by

David R. Philips Pets | People | Paintings

For more information call 214.498.6273 or visit www.DRPhilips.net

Our Community Representative

Christopher M. Albert, Senior Associate

• LGBT Adoptions • Foster Parent Representation • Family Law • Commercial Ligation 214-855-2880 • 100 Crescent Court • Suite 250 • Dallas

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The road to justice starts here

Compassionate & Tenacious Representation is my trademark.

Kay Van Wey

Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer.

Over 25 years experience (214) 329-1350 | VayWeyLaw.com 12720 Hillcrest Rd., Suite 725

Family Law Cohabitation Agreements, Adoption, Child Custody, Divorce, Property Division, Child Support

Estate planning and Probate Wills, Medical & Durable Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Litigation

LGBT Issues Specializing In Family, Estate Planning, Property Agreements & Divisions

214.522.3343 www.ladylawsah.com 4514 Cole Ave. Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75205 Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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Our Community Representative

Christopher M. Albert, Senior Associate

• LGBT Adoptions • Foster Parent Representation • Family Law • Commercial Ligation 214-855-2880 • 100 Crescent Court • Suite 250 • Dallas

Jens Bakker Attorney at Law 214-320-9870 214-458-4415

jensbakker@sbcglobal.net Former Judge Advocate Untied States Marine Corps Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Criminal Law • Wills • Personal Injury • Auto Accidents

Friday Night Lights OUT First Friday of each month

RED Zone

Third Friday of each month

A private men’s club/sauna 2616 Swiss Ave • Dallas

Fully Eqiupped Gym

214.821.1990 theclubs.com

adult novelties - bath house

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chiropractic doctors

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Uptown Psychotherapy Associates Individuals, Couples & Groups Gay & Lesbian Issues ■ Stress ■ Career Depression & Anxiety ■ Sleep Disorders ■ HIV/AIDS ■ Grief

Psychotherapy comes in many shapes and sizes, it is very important to find a counselor who you feel comfortable around and can trust.

Individual Therapy Couples Therapy Family Therapy Biofeedback Feeling comfortable with your therapist is an integral piece to successful therapy.

Doug Hall values a trusting and comfortable relationship with his patients.

We are here for you.

2214 Boll St. Dallas, TX. 75204 905 West Mitchell St. Arlington, TX. 76013 PH: (214) 662-3523 EM: dallasXian@aol.com DougHallCounselor.com Doug Hall, LCSW

All major insurance accepted.

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Deborah Beckman MS,LPC, NCC

Tim Myrick MEd, LPC, NCC

uptownpsychotherapy.com Call now 214.824.2009

Tony Gorrell 214-905-3995

8150 Brookriver, Ste S101 Dallas, TX 75247 travelteamdfw@hotmail.com travelteamdfw.com Your ULTIMATE Vacation Expert since 1992

Frank Rosales, D.D.S. Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry

QUALITY DENTAL CARE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY Porcelain Veneers | Implants | Crowns Tooth Colored Fillings | Preventive Care Professional Teeth Whitening System Over 25 Years Experience We are all family at Dr. Rosales’ office

Call today for a Free Consultation

214.340.3333

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Se habla Español 6360 LBJ Freeway, Suite 160 | frankrosalesdds.com

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Do You Have a

HoT BoYfrienD? We Can

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electric ✰ air Conditioning ✰ Heating ✰ Commercial & residential

✰ Licensed & insured ✰ no Job Too Big or Small

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Member of

with an a+ rating

electrical contractors - financial planning consultants - foundation contractors |

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HoT BoYfrienD? We Can

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electric ✰ air Conditioning ✰ Heating ✰ Commercial & residential

✰ Licensed & insured ✰ no Job Too Big or Small

✰ repair & replacement ✰ Trouble Shooting experts ✰ 24/7 emergency repairs ✰ over 20 Years experience Servicing aLL makes & models. free Service Call With repair

972-248-3322

allstarelectric.com TeCL 27671 TaCL 842489e

Member of

with an a+ rating

Mitch Cooper 972-935-8058

100 | furniture - garden pond - heating and air conditioning

Repairs, Resotration & Cost Effective Remodelaing

Specializing in period homes (before 1970)

Homeowners • Automotive • Life Insurance • Commercial/Business Insurance • Traditional IRAs* • Roth IRAs*

M. Angel Irvin

Insurance & Financial Services Agent

972.367.6200

14651 Dallas Parkway, Suite 110 Dallas, TX 75254 * Securities offered through Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC 818.564.0200.

Home office: 30801 Agoura Rd. Bldg. 1 Agoura Hills, CA 91301

home improvements - home security - insurance

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VOTED BEST MOVERS 4 YEARS & COUNTING!

EXPERIENCE

MATTERS! ..........................

19+ YEARS SUPPORTING

THE COMMUNITY

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Doctor EyeCare

Dr. Allen B. SaямБr mattress - movers - optometrist

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Spa Playcare Boutique

Pet Grooming | Pet Daycare Overnight Haircuts as unique as you are!!!

Mohawks, Natural Hair Dye and Creative Styling

Proudly Gay Owned & Operated Since 2006

408 South Harwood St. 214-741-4100

thepetropolitandallas.com•find us on Facebook

4015 Lemmon Ste. 4001 • Dallas, Texas 75219 (Next to My Fit Foods) pridepharmacygroup.com • 214.954.7389 • Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm • Sat 10-4 Pride Pharmacy. You are more than just a number, you are of the Pride family.

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physicians and surgeons [cosmetic / hiv specialists]

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108 | physicians and surgeons [infectious diseases]

Gregory J. Phillips, MD, FACP Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Over 30 years experience in primary care internal medicine with total access care.

Call today for an appointment 817.336.1200 724 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth

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Uptown Psychotherapy Associates Individuals, Couples & Groups Gay & Lesbian Issues ■ Stress ■ Career Depression & Anxiety ■ Sleep Disorders ■ HIV/AIDS ■ Grief

Deborah Beckman MS,LPC, NCC

Tim Myrick MEd, LPC, NCC

uptownpsychotherapy.com Call now 214.824.2009

110 | psychotherapists

buy • sell • lease

Tim Stoll of Keller Williams Urban Dallas Think Dallas.com • 214-868-2959

real estate - secutity systems - taxi

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RON ALLEN CPA, PC • Former IRS Agent IRS Negotiations • Individual and Business Tax Returns • Accounting and Payroll Services • QuickBooks Pro Advisor On Staff

First Consultation Free 2909 Cole Ave. Suite 119 Dallas, TX 75204

214.954.0042

ron@ronallencpa.com www.ronallencpa.com Gay owned and operated.

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 112 | tax return preparation

Tony Gorrell 214-905-3995

8150 Brookriver, Ste S101 Dallas, TX 75247 travelteamdfw@hotmail.com travelteamdfw.com Your ULTIMATE Vacation Expert since 1992

Want to explore the world?

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Gay owned and operated, not a Franchise. Fully insured and bonded.

Thanks for selecting us year after year as your “Best Travel & Cruise Agency”

THE PAUER GROUP

Visit our site: ThePauerGroup.com | Email : Randy@ThePauerGroup.com

Randy Pauer, CTC, CLS

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theater - travel agencies - vodka comapanies

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1984to TODAY from

thirty years of stories that changed YOUR WORLD

1825 Market Center Blvd. Suite 240 Dallas, Texas 75207 214-754-8710 • www.dallasvoice.com | 115

Black Tie Dinner 2014 [Cassie Quinn]

COMMUNITY RESOURCES 116 |

AIDS HOTLINE

214-559-AIDS Sponsored by Resource Center

aids services AIDS ARMS INC.

351 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 300 214-521-5191 aidsarms.org

AIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK

501 N. Stemmons, Suite 200 Dallas 75207 214-943-4444 (Programs) 214-941-7696 (Administration) aidsinterfaithnetwork.org

AIDS OUTREACH CENTER 400 North Beach Street Fort Worth, 76111 817-335-1994 aoc.org

AIDS PREVENTION PROJECT

400 S. Zang Blvd., Dallas 75208 214-645-7300 214-645-7301

LEGAL HOSPICE OF TEXAS

1825 Market Center Blvd. #550 Dallas 75207 214-521-6622 legalhospice.org

NELSON-TEBEDO HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER

4012 Cedar Springs, Dallas 75219 214-528-2336 rcdallas.org

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS HIV PLANNING COUNCIL

1101 S. Main, #2500, Fort Worth 76104 817-321-4743 (Office) 817-321-4741 (Fax) notexasaids.org

POSITIVE VOICES COALITION 8099 Pennsylvania Ave., Ft. Worth 817-321-4742 notexasaids.org

PROJECT ESPERANZA

5415 Maple, #422, Dallas 75235 214-630-0114

AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS

RESOURCE CENTER

AIDS SERVICES OF NORTH TEXAS

RESOURCE CENTER FOOD PANTRY

400 S Zang Blvd Dallas 75208 214-941-0523 aidsdallas.org

4210 Mesa, Denton 76207 | 940-381-1501 2540 Ave. K, Suite 500, Plano 75074 | 972-424-1480 3506 Texas Greenville 75401 | 903-450-4018 102 S. First, Rockwall 75087 | 800-974-2437 aidsntx.org

EXHALE SERVICES

405 S. Elm, Denton 75201 940-484-2516

GREG DOLLGENER

MEMORIAL AIDS FUND, INC. P.O. Box 29091, Dallas 75229 972-423-9093 gdmaf.org

LEGACY COUNSELING CENTER & LEGACY FOUNDERS COTTAGE 4054 McKinney, #102, Dallas 75204; 214-520-6308 legacycares.org

2701 Reagan, P.O. Box 190869 Dallas 75219 214-521-5124 resourcecenter-dallas.org

5450 Denton Drive Cut Off Dallas 75235 214-521-3390 TURTLE CREEK CHORALE AIDS FUND P.O. Box 190409, Dallas 75219 214-394-9064 tccaidsfund.org

WHITE ROCK FRIENDS MINISTRY

9353 Garland Rd., Dallas 75218 214-320-0043 whiterockchurch.org

education ALLIES

3140 Dyer #313, Dallas 75205 214-768-4796+

DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY

1515 Young, Dallas 75201 214-670-1400 dallaslibrary2.org

HOMAGE AT UTA

817-272-3986 tmarshall@uta.edu

OUT @ COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 214-991-7851 out.collin.edu

SPECTRUM

3140 Dyer Suite 313 Dallas 75275 214-768-4792 people.smu.edu/spectrum

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS ALLY PROGRAM 940-565-2000 ally@unt.edu; ally.unt.edu

media DALLAS VOICE

4145 Travis, 3rd Floor Dallas 75204 214-754-8710 dallasvoice.com

OUT NORTH TEXAS

4145 Travis, 3rd Floor Dallas 75204 214-754-8710 outntx.com

GAY & LESBIAN ALLIANCE AGAINST DEFAMATION 800-GAY-MEDIA glaad@glaad.org GLAAD.org

LAMBDA WEEKLY

GLBT talk-radio show KNON 89.3FM P.O. Box 71909 Dallas 75371 lambdaweekly@aol.com www.lambdaweekly.com

PRIDE RADIO

14001 N. Dallas Parkway, #300 Dallas 75240 214-866-8000 prideradiodfw.com/main.html

music OAK LAWN SYMPHONIC BAND 2701 Regan Street Dallas 75219 214-621-8998 Info@oaklawnband.org oaklawnband.org

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NEW TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA P.O. Box 190137 Dallas 75219 214-526-3214 (x101) ntso.org

TURTLE CREEK CHORALE P.O. Box 190137 Dallas 75219 214-526-3214 (x 101) turtlecreek.org

WOMEN’S CHORUS OF DALLAS

3630 Harry Hines Blvd., # 210 Dallas 75219 214-520-7828 twcdoffice@twcd.org; twcd.org

political Dallas Stonewall

Young Democrats 4145 Travis St., #204 DallasSYD.org

LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF DALLAS COUNTY P.O. Box 541712 Dallas 75354-1719 lpdallas.org

LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS OF DALLAS Tom Purdy LogCabin.org/Chapter/ Texas-Dallas Facebook: Log Cabin Republicans of Dallas

Metroplex Republicans

MetroplexRepublicans.com

STONEWALL DEMOCRATS OF DALLAS

P.O. Box 192305 Dallas 75219 214-506-DEMS(3367) stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org

STONEWALL DEMOCRATS OF DENTON COUNTY

P.O. Box 3086 Denton, 76202 972-890-3834 info@stonewalldemocratsof dentoncounty.org

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TARRANT COUNTY STONEWALL DEMOCRATS

P.O. Box 11956 Fort Worth 76110 817-913-8743 info@tarrantcountystonewall democrats.org tarrantcountystonewall democrats.org stonewalldemocratsof dentoncounty.org

professional ALLIANCE OF DESIGN PROFESSIONALS 214-526-2085

CATHEDRAL BUSINESS NETWORK

214-351-1901 (x135) cbn@cathedralofhope.com cathedralofhope.com/cbn

DALLAS GAY AND LESBIAN BAR ASSOCIATION 214-540-4460 adamseidel@aol.com dglba.org

GLOBE

P.O. Box 50961, Dallas 75250 972-308-7233 marie.garza@irs.gov fedglobe.org

LAMBDA PRIDE TOASTMASTERS

2701 Reagan, Dallas 75219 214-957-2011 lambdapride@freetoasthost.us http://reports.toastmasters.org/ findaclub

LEADERSHIP LAMBDA TOASTMASTERS

info@leadershiplambda.free toasthost.com leadershiplambda. toastmastersclubs.org

LGBT LAW section of the State Bar of Texas www.lgbtlawtx.com 800-204-2222 (x1420)

NORTH TEXAS GLBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

3824 Cedar Springs Rd., Suite 101-429 Dallas, 75219 214-821-GLBT http://glbtchamber.org

Out & Equal DFW

outandequal.org/dallas-fortworth DFW@outandequal.org

TI PRIDE NETWORK

12500 TI Blvd., MSDallas, 75243 214-480-2800 tipridenetwork-officers@list.ti.com

services BLACK TIE DINNER, INC.

3878 Oak Lawn Ave., #100-B #321, Dallas 75219 972-733-9200 blacktie.org

COLLIN COUNTY GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCE P.O. Box 860030 Plano, TX 75086-0030 214-521-5342 (x1715) info@ccgla.org ccgla.org

DALLAS SOUTHERN PRIDE

3100 Main, #208 Dallas 75226 214-734-8007 dallassouthernpride.com

DALLAS/FORT WORTH FEDERAL CLUB P.O. Box 191153 Dallas 75219 214-428-3332 dfwfederalclub.org

DALLAS GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCE

P.O. Box 190712 Dallas 75219 214-528-0144 info@dgla.com; dgla.com

DALLAS TAVERN GUILD 214-571-1073 michaeldoughman @sbcglobal.net dallastavernguild.org

JOHN THOMAS GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER

2701 Reagan, P.O. Box 190869 Dallas 75219 214-528-9254

Phil Johnson Historical Archives and Library 214-540-4451

GAY AND LESBIAN FUND FOR DALLAS

3818 Cedar Springs Rd. 101, #371 Dallas 75219 glfd.org 214-421-8177 volunteers@glfd.org

GAY & LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD 214-528-0022 rcdallas.org

HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE OF NORTH TEXAS 214-855-0520 info@hrionline.org hrionline.org

LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND, SOUTHWEST REGION 3500 Oak Lawn, #500 Dallas 75219 214-219-8585 lambdalegal.org

TARRANT COUNTY GAY PRIDE WEEK ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 3459 Fort Worth 76113 info@tcgpwa.org; tcgpwa.org

TRIANGLE FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 306, Frisco 75034 972-200-9411 (Phone) 501-643-0327 (Fax) collinequality.org

social BATTALION MOTORCYCLE CORPS P.O. Box 190603, Dallas 75219 commander@battalionmc.com battalionmc.com

Bitch N Brunch

bitchnbrunch.org bitchnbrunch@yahoogroups.org

CLASSIC CHASSIS CAR CLUB

P.O. Box 225463 Dallas 75222 214-446-0606 information@classicchassis.com classicchassis.com

COUPLES METRO DALLAS

P.O. Box 192116 Dallas 75219 214-521-5342 (x1764) couplesmetrodallas.com

DAMN

DAMNmen.org P.O. Box 190869, Dallas 75219 214-521-5342 (x1739) oaklwnguy@hotmail.com

DALLAS BEARS

P.O. Box 191223, Dallas 75219 214-521-5342 (x2943) dallasbears.org

DFW FUSE

214-540-4435 dfwfuse.com fuse@rcdallas.org

DISCIPLINE CORPS

P.O. Box 190838, Dallas 75219 214-521-5342 (x1731) webmaster@disciplinecorps.com disciplinecorps.com

FIREDANCERS

mikeykeith@cs.com firedancers.org

FRISCO PRIDE

P.O. Box 1533, Frisco 75034 469-324-4123 friscopride.com

GAYMSTERS BRIDGE CLUB

P.O. Box 190856, Dallas 75219 214-946-6464 gaymsters@yahoo.com

GRAY PRIDE

(At Resource Center) GLBT Aging Interest Network, educational & social organization for GLBT seniors.

2701 Reagan St., Dallas 214-528-0144 RCDallas.org

GROUP SOCIAL LATINO

2701 Reagan St., Dallas 75219 214-540-4446

JEWEL

214-540-GIRL jewel@rcdallas.org; rcdallas.org

Khush Texas

http://groups.yahoo.com/group /khushtexas.

LATE BLOOMERS

La Madeleine 3906 Lemmon Ave. Dallas 75219 903-887-7371

LEATHER KNIGHTS

P.O. Box 190334, Dallas 75219 214-395-8460 leatherknights.org

LVL/PWA CAMPOUT

Rick: campout@lvlpwa.com lvlpwa.com

MEN OF ALL COLORS TOGETHER P.O. Box 190611, Dallas 75219 214-521-4765

NATIONAL LEATHER ASSOCIATION - DALLAS

P.O. Box 190432 Dallas 75219 info@nla-dallas.org; nla-dallas.org

NORTH TEXAS RADICAL FAERIES groups.yahoo.com/group/ ntradfae

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

10675 East Northwest Hwy., #2600B, Dallas 75238 972-264-3381 cschepps@sbcglobal.net once-in-a-blue-moon.org

orange club

groups.yahoo.com/group/ orange-club

OUTTAKES DALLAS

3818 Cedar Springs #101-405 Dallas 75219 972-988-6333 (Phone) 866-753-9431 (Fax) outtakesdallas.org

POZ DALLAS

pozdallas@gmail.com

PROJECT TAG

(TYLER AREA GAYS) 5701 Old Bullard Rd. #96 Tyler 75703 903-372-7753 tylerareagays.com

PRIME TIMERS OF DALLAS-FORT WORTH

PO Box 191101 Dallas 75219 | 972-504-8866 information@primetimers-dfw.org primetimers-dfw.org

RAINBOW GARDEN CLUB

P.O. Box 226811, Dallas 75222 214-941-8114 info@ rainbowgardenclub.com rainbowgardenclub.com.

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Savvy Singles News DFW

http://singles.meetup.com/2049

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS DALLAS/ FORT WORTH groups.yahoo.com/group/ sindallasftworth dalmusl@yahoo.com

UNITED COURT OF THE LONE STAR EMPIRE

PO Box 190865, Dallas 75219 dallascourt.org

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION dallasfamily.org

spirituality AGAPE MCC

4615 E. California Pkwy.

(SE Loop 820) Fort Worth 76119 817-535-5002 agapemcc.com

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

4230 Buckingham Rd., Garland 75042 972-276-0023 alc1@airmail.net ascensiontexas.org

BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4523 Cedar Springs Dallas 75235 214-528-4084 bethanypresby@sbcglobal.net

CATHEDRAL OF HOPE

5910 Cedar Springs Dallas 75235 214-351-1901 (Local) 800-501-HOPE (Toll free) cathedralofhope.com

CATHEDRAL OF LIGHT 2040 N. Denton Dr. Carrollton 75006 972-245-6520 info@colight.org colight.org

CELEBRATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

908 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth 76104 817-335-3222 celebration@celebrationtex.com celebration-community-church.com

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CELEBRATION ON THE LAKE 9120 S Hwy. 198 Maybank TX, 75147 903-451-2302 cotlchurch.org

CHURCH IN THE CLIFF

Kessler Theatre, 1230 W. Davis St., Dallas, 75208 214-233-4605 www.churchinthecliff.org

COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH

2875 E. Parker Rd., Plano 75074 972-424-8989 uuplano.org

CONGREGATION BETH EL BINAH 2701 Reagan, PO Box 191188 Dallas 75219 214-500-8304 rabbi@bethelbinah.org bethelbinah.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH

2800 Routh at Howell Dallas 75201 214-520-9090 info@ crossroadscommunitychurch.us crossroadscommunitychurch.us

EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH P.O. Box 710329, Dallas 75371 (Mailing) 629 North Peak, Dallas 75246 (Physical) 214-824-8185 info@edcc.org; edcc.org

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE

6525 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75209 214-352-0410 (Phone) 214-352-3103 (Fax) doubtertom@aol.com; thedoubter.org

FELLOWSHIP OF LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH

901 Bonnie Brae, Fort Worth 76111 817-921-5683 folochurch.org

FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF DALLAS

9120 Ferguson Rd., Dallas 75228 214-823-2117 office@fccdfw.org fccdfw.org

FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF DALLAS

4015 Normandy Ave., Dallas 75205 214-528-3990;dallasuu.org

THE GATHERING PLACE

14200 Midway Rd., #122, Dallas 75244 214-819-9411 thegatheringplacechurch.org

GRACE FELLOWSHIP IN CHRIST JESUS

411 South Westmoreland, Dallas 75211 214-333-9779 GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4105 Junius at Haskell, Dallas 75246 214-824-2533 (Phone) 214-824-2279 (Fax) gumc@graceumcdallas.org graceumcdallas.org

GREENLAND HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5835 Penrose Ave., Dallas 75206 214-826-2020 greenlandhills.org

HARVEST MCC

725 North Elm St., #18, Denton TX 76201 940-484-6159 (Phone) 940-484-6159 (Fax) harvest@harvestmcc.org harvestmcc.org

HORIZON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH

1641 W. Hebron Pkwy.

Carrollton 75010 972-492-4940 horizon@horizonuu.org horizonuu.org

INTEGRITY

214-521-5342 (x1742)

INTERFAITH MINDFUL MINISTRIES P.O. Box 863961 Plano 75086 chising@intermindful.com intermindful.com/about.htm

KESSLER PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1215 Turner Ave. Dallas TX 75208 214-942-0098 kpumc.org

LESBIAN & GAY UNITARIANS 214-691-4300

LIBERTY CHURCH

4150 North Central Expwy.

Dallas 75204 (Physical) P.O. Box 180967 Dallas 75218 (Mailing) 214-770-3184

LIVING FAITH COVENANT CHURCH 2527 W. Colorado Blvd., Dallas 75211 (Share Building with Promise MCC) 972-546-0543 livingfaithdfw.org

LIFE CENTER, THE

509 Green Oaks Ct, Arlington 76006 817-633-3766

LUTHERANS CONCERNED 6411 LBJ Fwy. 214-855-4998 lcnorthtexas@lcna.org lcna.org reconcilingworks.org

Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Dallas 1840 Hutton Dr., #100 Carrollton TX 75006 972-243-0761 (Phone) 972-243-6024 (Fax) mccgd.org

MIDWAY HILLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 11001 Midway Rd. Dallas 75229 214-352-4841 mail@midwayhills.org midwayhills.org

NEW HOPE FELLOWSHIP

1440 Regal Row, #320 Dallas 75235 214-905-8082 nhfcdallas.org

NORTHAVEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11211 Preston Rd., Dallas 75230 214-363-2479 numc@northaven.org northaven.org

OAK LAWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3014 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 75219 214-521-5197 (Phone) 214-521-5050 (Fax) journeys@olumc.org oaklawn@olumc.org

PATHWAYS CHURCH UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

101 W. Glade Rd Suite 102 Euless 76039 817-251-5555 info@pathwaysuu.org pathwaysuu.org

PROMISE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

2527 W. Colorado Blvd., Dallas 75211 | 214-623-8400 promisemcc@peoplepc.com promisemcc.org

ST. MARY, THE HOLY THEOTOKOS ORTHODOX CATHOLIC CHURCH

780 Abrams Rd., #103-224, Dallas 75231 214-373-8770 stmaryocca@aol.com netministries.org/see/churches. exe/ ch03022.

ST. FRANCIS ANGLICAN CHURCH

3838 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas 75229 214-351-1401 SANCTUARY OF LOVE 2527 W. Colorado Blvd., Dallas 75219 214-520-9055 solcdallas.org.

ST. STEPHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2520 Oates Dr., Mesquite 75150 972-279-3112 gbgm-umc.org/ststephen

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST KINSHIP 972-416-1358 region5@sdakinship.org sdakinship.org

*TRINITY MCC

933 East Avenue J, Grand Prairie 75050 817-265-5454 trinitymcc.org

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF OAK CLIFF

3839 West Kiest, Dallas 75203 214-337-2429 uuc@oakcliffuu.com oakcliffuu.com

UNITY CHURCH OF CHRISTIANITY 3425 Greenville Ave., Dallas 75206 | 214-826-5683 dallasunity.org

WHITE ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH

9353 Garland Rd. Dallas 75218 | 214-320-0043 admin@whiterockchurch.org whiterockchurch.org

sports DALLAS DIABLOS

PO Box 190862, Dallas 75219 214-540-4505 dallasdiablos.org

DALLAS FRONTRUNNERS

frontrunnersdallas.org We meet Saturdays 8:30am and Wednesday 7:00pm at Lee Park.

DALLAS INDEPENDENT VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION (DIVA) 214-521-5342 (x1704) divadallas.org

DFW LESBIAN CYCLING GROUP Looking for participants for a new lesbian cycling group. groups.yahoo.com/group/ dfwwomenscycling.

DIFFERENT STROKES GOLF ASSOCIATION

info@dsgadallas.org dsgadallas.org

NORTH TEXAS WOMEN’S SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 214-632-8512 ntxwsa.net

OAK LAWN BOWLING ASSOCIATION

10920 Composite Dr., Dallas 75220 214-358-1382 oaklawnbowling.com

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OAK LAWN SKI AND SCUBA CLUB

214-521-5342 (x1769) olssc@olssc.org olssc.org

OAK LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 191234 Dallas, 75219 oltadallas.org

PEGASUS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 191075 Dallas 75219 972-879-7900 dallaspssa.org

RAINBOW ROLLERS BOWLING LEAGUE

817-540-0303 rainbow_rollers_league @yahoo.com myspace.com/rainbowrollers

SPECTRUM MOTORCYCLE CLUB 214-289-1179 spectrum-mrc.com

TEAM DALLAS AQUATICS /TEXAS COWBUOYS

P.O. Box 190869 Dallas 75219 teamdallasaquatics.com

TEXAS GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION, DALLAS CHAPTER P.O. Box 191168 Dallas 75219 817-540-2075 tgra.org

TEXAS GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION, FORT WORTH CHAPTER P.O. Box 100155 Fort Worth 76185 214-346-2107 tgra.org

TEXAS GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION, STATE ORG. P.O. Box 192097 Dallas 75219 214-346-2107 tgra.org

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YMCA

7301 Gaston Ave., Dallas 75214 214-328-3849

AL-ANON LAMBDA GROUP

2438 Butler # 106 Dallas 75235 214-363-0461 info@dallasal-anon.org dallasal-anon.org

GLBT CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 5910 Cedar Springs Dallas 75219 214-351-1901

LAMBDA GROUP OF

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS 2438 Butler, Dallas 75235 214-629-7806 nicadfw.org

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LAMBDA GROUP

LGBT FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM

BLACK TRANSMEN INC.

OVER THE RAINBOW

2438 Butler, Suite106, Dallas 75235 214-267-0222 or 214-887-6699 dallasal-anon.org 3530 Forest Lane, Suite 290 Dallas 75234 1-855-BLK-TMEN 469-287-8594 blacktransmen.org.

Cancer Support Community North Texas

214-345-8230 8194 Walnut Hill / Dallas, TX 75231 Mailing Address: PO Box 601744 / Dallas, TX 75360

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS 214-766-8939 (Dallas) 817-834-2119 (Fort Worth) outreach@coda.org codependents.org

DFW BI NET

facebook.com/dfwbinet

DFW TG LADIES

DFW-TG-Ladies.org info@DFW-TG-Ladies.org

FAMILY PRIDE COALITION 817-881-3949

G.E.A.R.

(Gender Education, Advocacy & Resources) 214-528-0144 GEAR@rcdallas.org

GAY AND LESBIAN ANGER MANAGEMENT GROUP Maria Jairaj at 469-328-1980 marial33@gmail.com

P.O. Box 190869, Dallas 75219 214-540-4455 rcdallas.org 214-358-0517

PFLAG-DALLAS

P.O. Box 190193, Dallas 75219 972-77-PFLAG (Phone) 972-701-9331 (Fax) info@pflagdallas.org PFLAG-Fort worth 817-428-2329

POSITIVE LIVING SUPPORT GROUP 401 W. Sanford Arlington 76011 817-275-3311

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS

(Oak Lawn Mens Group) 6525 Inwood @ Mockingbird Ln. 972-458-7762 or 214-673-8092

SLUTS (SOUTHERN LADIES UNDER TREMENDOUS STRESS) 2701 Reagan, Dallas 75219 214-521-5342 (x1720)

STONEWALL GROUP OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

2438 Butler, #108, Dallas 75235

YOUTH FIRST

DALLAS: 3918 Harry Hines Blvd, 214-879-0400 info@youthfirsttexas.org PLANO: 2201 Avenue K collincounty@youthfirsttexas.org

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