That’s the message behind the Frontier Country Marketing Association, a nonprofit organization that focuses on tourism in the state’s 12 central counties. Sherri Rogers, executive director of Frontier Country, said that one of her favorite things to do when the weather’s nice is to take a day trip to historic Guthrie and take in its […]
Alyssa Grimley
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Boxy, but good
Fill a box with 18 random items. Give it to a team of employees from local businesses. See what happens. Science Museum Oklahoma has done just that with its second Out of the Box exhibition, featuring the creations of 11 local businesses whose task was to take those random items — such as springs, hinges, […]
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Heart to art
Tonight, the nonprofit NorthCare sponsores Art Awakening, a one-time showcase of artwork created by those living with mental illnesses. The event features live music, food trucks and the chance to purchase the art displayed. Jennifer Arlan, NorthCare director of marketing and communications, said the idea for the event has been in the works for several […]
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‘A gift to the city’
Belt was a beloved local figure, known for his big personality and dedication to revitalizing the Paseo Arts District. The area, once derelict and in danger of closing down, is now a thriving art community that has garnered national acclaim. Jennifer Barron, Paseo Arts Association executive director, said the district owes much to Belt. “Simply […]
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Mind your ‘Mannerly’
Carpenter Square Theatre is out to make upstanding ladies and gents of you all. Jeffrey Hatcher’s comedy, Mrs. Mannerly, harkens back to a time when lessons in etiquette were in their final throes. Set in Steubenville, Ohio, in 1967, Mannerly tells the story of a 10-yearold boy under the tutelage of one Mrs. Mannerly, a […]
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Radio gets ‘Red’ again
Roughly eight years ago, The Red Dirt Radio Hour got its start on KVOO-FM 98.5 in Tulsa. The program specialized in spotlighting Oklahoma bands like the Red Dirt Rangers, whose unique sound can best be described as a mash-up of rock, folk, country and blues. Rangers member John Cooper helped found the program. However, he […]
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Big help
Volunteers will celebrate Community Service Day and extend their services to any metro resident. “The main mission is to say ‘thank you’ to the community,” said Rachel Winters, program coordinator. “We looked into that mission and decided to shift it to the citizens as well as the local establishments.” While volunteer positions are open only […]
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From the heart
She has a personal reason for caring about heart health. In 2010, Ella lost her 2-year-old sister, Colby, to a heart condition called geleophysic dysplasia. A year later, when Ella was in kindergarten, she got an idea. “One day, they showed us a video about kids with sick hearts,” she said. After seeing the video […]
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And we all bike on
Schlegel Bicycles is gearing up for Ladies’ Night, an event for any woman with even a casual interest in cycling. Leslie Schlegel, CFO and general manager of Schlegel, said that the event is a fun social get-together meant to make women feel welcome in a sport that’s normally male-dominated. Schlegel said that they try to […]
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Boldly going …
A dedicated band of die-hard Star Trek fans has crafted an exact replica of the bridge of the Starship Enterprise (from the original TV series, in case you were wondering) for a work-in-progress web series inspired by the sci-fi classic. The impressive circular set is resplendent with its blinking read-outs; its dazzling array of switches, […]