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[c. ] Tulsa Gay Bar History by Tim Turner

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Flash From The Past
by Tim Turner
And help from others
When you look at some of the photos from the Playroom Club era, to , it almost
seems as though everyone was happy and gay during that period in time. From what I
remember, we were. We worked hard and we played hard, like most Americans at that period in
history. The end of the Free Love Era certainly was not evident in the gay club scene in the late
70&#;s. AIDS was pretty much unknown, at least in our part of the world, life was goodspirits
were high, there was uncharted territory.
Around , I got to hear great stories of the first known gay bars in the Tulsa area. Tropical
Gardens, as far back as the Early 40s, operated by two sisters in an old filling station; The Blue
Note Lounge located on North Denver during the 40s and 50s; The Blue Haven opened
November, by the &#;much loved&#; Producer, Activist and Entrepreneur, the late M.C. Parker.
M.C. Parker and Tim Warren would later cultivate and produce th

Tulsa, Oklahoma Gay City Guide

While many think of Oklahoma as being a fairly conservative state, Tulsa is somewhat of an exception to this rule. Tulsa is a fairly liberal, diverse, and welcoming city, and as the second-largest city in the declare, it offers plenty to view, do, and enjoy for residents and visitors alike. 

A Look at Tulsa’s History

Tulsa was initially settled by the Lochapoka band of the Creek Native American tribe between and For many years, Tulsa was a central part of the Native American territory created as part of the relocation of many of the Native American peoples following the Indian Removal Act of Its strong Native American presence continues in many respects to this day. The city itself began to grow further when trading posts and railroads were eventually established in the area in the s, followed by the oil boom in the early 20th century. Oklahoma was officially declared a state in and Tulsa continued to increase, eventually becoming known as the oil capital of the world. Today, it remains a town with plenty of industry, arts and culture, and

&#;A place for us&#;: Oklahoma noun to 3 of 21 lesbian bars in U.S.

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TULSA — In many ways, the Yellow Brick Road Pub on 15th Street feels like any other dive bar. Lit with neon lights, the bar has a jukebox and two pool tables in the back. Above the bartender, a disco ball hangs from the ceiling, and the scents of smoke and beer hang in the air.

At first glance, there&#;s not much indication the holds special cultural significance — just a rainbow flag in the front window and a few rainbow-colored wall decorations.

But, in fact, Yellow Brick Road Pub is Tulsa’s only lesbian bar and one of three lesbian bars in the declare of Oklahoma. The other two, Frankie’s and Alibis, are in Oklahoma City.

According to the Lesbian Bar Project, 21 traditionally lesbian bars remain in the U.S., and the only other express with three such establishments is New York. California and Texas have two each. Ten states and Washington D.C. have one bar, and the remainder contain none.

A campaign created to help and preserve these endangered institutions, the Lesbian Bar Project la

Tulsa's LGTBQ-Friendly Itinerary

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Dennis R. Neill Equality Center

Established in , the Equality Center serves the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) and allied community and is one of the largest centers of its kind in the region. The center is owned and operated by Oklahomans for Equality and includes an event center, a full-service lending library, a wellness center, and more.

Be sure to keep up to date with events and programs offered by Oklahomans for Equality at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by visiting their website.

Gathering Place

Once named the Best City Park in the United States by USA Today, the Gathering Place is a must-stop visit with something for everyone. Designed as a vibrant and inclusive space, Gathering Place blends nature with an urban setting. Since opening in and named USA Today&#x;s Top New Attraction, Gathering Place has provided Tulsans and visitors alike with space to play, loosen and gather along the river.

Take the family to explore the incredible playgroun