Peace, Love, and Harmony

By Deb Starnes, Director, Development and Programming

It may have been two months late but the party of the century DID happen. It was our own private Woodstock without the rain and the mud and all those “other” things. Guests dressed the part as we partied like it was 1969 during Dance of the Two Moons 2021: Peace, Love, and Harmony. The evening was exactly what we had hoped it would be - one of the most outta sight, far out, fab, unreal, and way out nights of the year! There is no doubt, Peace, Love, and Harmony blew our minds.

The IHCRC employee parking lot was transformed into a colorful tented city reminiscent of 60’s tie dye. Our good friends, The Fabulous Mid Life Crisis Band had us dancing in the streets, literally. Friends and co-workers were able to enjoy one another’s company for the first time in months. We did our best to create a safe, yet rowdy environment for all, including offering our sponsors and their guests vaccinations in the months prior to the event.

Williams was recognized as our 2021 Circle of Life Community Partner. Their ongoing dedication to our youth programs before and during the pandemic is unparalleled. We are grateful to Sara Delgado and

everyone at Williams for investing in the future of the Native American community. They along with our other Eagle Sponsors, The Muscogee Nation and the Chickasaw Nation have been instrumental in helping us redesign and enhance our youth programs. We were thrilled to be joined by our 2021 featured artist Greg and Lisa from Cherokee Copper.

Our Early Bird Sponsors stayed with us through uncertainty, postponement, and finally a new date. A very special thank you to those individuals, companies, and tribes: OSU Medicine; Jim and Sharon Ruley;

Flintco, Inc.; ONE Gas; Janice Edmiston and Ceasar Williams; Dr. Jay and Nancy Anderson;

Tiger Natural Gas; Commerce Bank, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma.

One of the highlights of the evening was our special photo booth. A one-of-a-kind fully restored VW Bus photo booth. Thank you Vintage Wagon for joining us. Finally a huge shout out to the evening’s caterer, Justin Thompson Catering and our bar caterer, Three Sirens Restaurant Group. We could not have done this without you! Jonathan Cooper became an honorary staff member as he served as our Emcee for the second year in a row. Our partnership with Griffin Communications and News on 6 remains very special to us.

Together our sponsors and patrons raised more than we ever dreamed during this pandemic year. Someone asked me what we were going to do in 2022 to “top” the amazing evening of peace, love, and harmony. How about an out of this world theme and an exciting new location? DTM-SF (That’s Science Fiction) is planned for March 12, 2022 at River Spirit Casino and Resort. Check out all the fun and information on our website at www.ihcrc2moons.org.

River Spirit Casino Resort

www.ihcrc2moons.org

WHITE BUFFALO

The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation EAGLE

WOLF BEAR

Jim and Sharon Ruley Carmelita Skeeter BUFFALO

Childers Architect Commerce Bank Eller & Detrich/CamGlass Flintco, LLC Global Scaffolding & Insulation Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa Interior Logistics Mabrey Bank Magellan Midstream Partners, LP Oklahoma City Indian Clinic ONE Gas ONEOK OSU Medicine The Phillips Family Public Service Company of Oklahoma Quest Diagnostics/DLO Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Tiger Natural Gas UnitedHealthcare Community Plan PATRONS

Dr. Jay and Nancy Anderson Janice Edmiston and Ceasar Williams Ken Ray Underwood and Leslie Paris

YOUTH

Aetna Aflac Dr. Jan and Susan Cobble Janice Edmiston & Ceasar Williams Jeremy and Crystalle Evans Deanna Holman Homeguard Construction Kimberly-Clark Magellan Midstream Partners, LP Lee Marks Vivian Murphy Ruth K. Nelson Bill Osburn Joyce and Arden Roberts Edward Rogers Mr. David Krapff & Dr. Geeta Silas Larry and Janet Smith Rodney and Patti Sumner Judy Supernaw Robert and Pam Wamego MEDIA

STAGE & LIGHTING

Omni Lighting, Inc.