Apr 16 2007 - 9:30PM
FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL AWARDS
ROBERT
URBAN receives the 2007 SPIRIT AWARD
2007 Spirit Award Winner:
Producing the Event - Two Spirit Evening -
that Best Represents the Spirit of the Festival
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - New York City
 Robert at the awards show (right) with poet/winner Chocolate Waters and friend |
"Dear Carol and Board Members of the Fresh Fruit Festival. I would like to thank you so much for the recent Fruitee Award. I did not expect to receive an award and had came originally to the Two-Spirit Evening to represent our Native community. We (Samantha and I) are very grateful to have an the opportunity to come out and participate.I really appreciate Robert Urban for taking the time to organize the Two-Spirit Evening, because without his organizing and planning I don't think we would have been apart of it. He was such a great supporter even when we were rushing to start the show. He has remained a very helpful and important contact in New York. We come from a realitively small section of the LGBT community and finding allies so supportive is wonderful. Samantha is a very talented performer, but sometimes she doesn't always realize her potential. It was nice to see her receive this award because it gave such a big boost to her confidence. I feel that this award helped to not only to cheer her up but also gave her confidence a boost. I think shows like the Fresh Fruit Festival gives everyone an opportunity to show the diversity and wonder that each of us have to offer . Thank you again" - Landa Lakes
 Robert and Steve Sullivan perform at the awards show |
"Hey Everybody: WE did it again and we get better at it each year. I am thrilled at the event and the response it elicits. It was a great evening. This never would have happend w/o each of you bringing your energy, your time and your talents to this evening. I am resting today and patting myself on the back, I hope you all take time to do the same. xxo" Carol Polcovar - Fresh Fruit Artistic Director |
