Neighborfest '08 Kicks Off May 27

Mayor Kathy Taylor and District 9 City Councilor G.T. Bynum invite Tulsans to join them at Whiteside Park, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, for the kick-off event of Neighborfest ’08 – a series of nine events where citizens can meet their elected officials and form new friendships and renew old ones with their neighbors.

Neighborfest events will be held in each City Council District. (See below for the entire schedule.)

This year’s events will include free beverages and ice cream for everyone. There will be live entertainment, informational displays and an ongoing talent show, open to individuals and performing groups, all set to run throughout the entire Neighborfest season.

The top acts from the talent show competition will be invited to perform again at the final event. Jazz bass guitarist and former U.S. Olympic basketball team member, University of Oklahoma and NBA star Wayman Tisdale and his wife Regina will host “Tulsa Talents.” Tisdale, also a touring recording artist and performer is releasing a new album this spring. Applications for the Tulsa Talents competition can be downloaded online.

At the final event on Aug. 5, a special drawing will be held for Mayor Taylor’s “Bring a Friend to Tulsa.” One lucky Tulsan will have a chance to win two round-trip airline tickets – courtesy of Southwest Airlines – for the purpose of bringing two out-of-town guests here to see what great things our city has to offer. For more information on package inclusions and contest rules, visit: www.bringafriendtotulsa.com

All Neighborfest Events Are On Most Tuesdays, From 5 to 7 p.m.

Date                 Park                 Address                                  Council District          

May 27             Whiteside         4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.                           9         

June 10            Clark                 11440 E. Admiral Blvd.                           6         

June 17            Langenheim      4701 S. Harvard Ave.                            7         

July 1               McClure            7440 E. 7th St.                                        3         

July 8               Hunter               5804 E. 91st St.                                     8         

July 15              Reed                4233 S. Yukon Ave.                              2         

July 22              Hicks                3443 S. Mingo Rd.                                 5         

July 29              Lacy                 2134 N. Madison Pl.                              1         

August 5          Veterans           1875 S. Boulder Ave.                           4         

           

Questions about Neighborfests can be directed to the event coordinator at 596-2488.