The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will open Armstrong Auditorium‘s 28th Performing Arts Series with America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Edmond. Led by Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate, the concert commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with a program featuring George Gershwin’s An American in Paris, John Adams’ The Dharma at […]
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Inola Smelter Questions Surface Ahead of Tonight’s GOP Governor Debate
Oklahoma First (@OKFirst2026) raised questions about the timeline surrounding Mike Mazzei’s position on the proposed Inola smelter project. According to the post: On April 9, Mike Mazzei attended the Freedom Caucus debate, where he expressed opposition to the Inola smelter. This was after Wallace Design, where Mazzei’s brother Dan Mazzei is a principal, was reportedly […]
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OKC Zoo Announces Asian Elephant Kairavi Is Pregnant with First Calf
The Oklahoma City Zoo’s endangered Asian elephant herd is continuing to grow. Zoo officials announced that 7-year-old Asian elephant Kairavi, known as “Kai,” is pregnant with her first calf and is expected to give birth in June 2027. The announcement was made during the Zoo’s World Elephant Day celebration on Aug. 1. The upcoming birth […]
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$10 HAMILTON ticket lottery opens for Oklahoma City performances
The chance to see HAMILTON for just $10 is returning to Oklahoma City. Producer Jeffrey Seller and OKC Broadway have announced the return of the popular #HAM4HAM digital lottery for the musical’s upcoming run at the Civic Center Music Hall, offering 40 discounted tickets for every performance. The Tony Award-winning musical will be in Oklahoma […]
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Russell Dickerson Headlines CU in the Park
Country music star Russell Dickerson will headline the fourth annual CU in the Park free concert at Scissortail Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, giving Oklahoma City residents another opportunity to enjoy a night of live music at no cost. Presented by 10 local credit unions, the annual community event begins at 7 p.m. and has […]
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Shades of dismay
Shades of dismay OKC United, our (sort of) new USL team, unveiled the name and colors in July, and while those colors were chosen for their resonance with the Oklahoma sky and weather, thus pink, blue and white, predictably, the self-described alpha male community was not pleased. While the gender reveal jokes are admittedly funny, […]
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The Dogs of Summer
Along with burgers, homemade ice cream and watermelon, hot dogs are emblematic of summer cookouts. Misunderstandings about the beloved wieners continue, including disparaging remarks from previous generations about the body parts for sourcing, but the truth is most hot dogs and sausage dogs in restaurants are sourced from premium cuts. While they may not be […]
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Jesus House plans expanded recovery campus in northwest Oklahoma City
Jesus House is moving forward with plans for a new Oklahoma City campus that will expand its ability to provide long-term residential recovery services. The Oklahoma City Planning Commission has approved the organization’s relocation plans, with final consideration by the Oklahoma City Council still pending. The project will transform a former hotel in northwest Oklahoma […]
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Beatles, Stones Face Off at Rose State
The age-old debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones will take the stage this fall when tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show bring “Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown” to the Rose State Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 21. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and […]
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ABBA Tribute Coming to Tower Theatre
Fans of one of pop music’s most iconic groups can relive the sounds of ABBA when ABRA Cadabra – The Music & Magic of ABBA comes to Oklahoma City’s Tower Theatre on Sept. 26. The internationally touring tribute production celebrates ABBA’s timeless hits with live vocals, musicians, dancers, costumes and multimedia elements designed to recreate […]