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 […]
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OKC opens first double roundabout, “The Peanut,” at NW 10th and Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City drivers have a new traffic pattern to navigate as the city’s first double roundabout officially opens at the intersection of NW 10th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and Virginia Avenue. Nicknamed “The Peanut” because of its unique shape, the new intersection is designed to improve safety, traffic flow and mobility for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. […]
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Local artist chosen to create massive public artwork for Continental Coliseum
A sweeping terrazzo artwork by Oklahoma City artist Matt Goad will greet fans as they enter Continental Coliseum, creating one of the largest public art installations in the city’s history. The Oklahoma City Council approved Goad’s design, “One Voice. One OKC,” for the arena’s 80,000-square-foot main concourse. The permanent artwork will be embedded into the […]
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Concrete pouring begins at Continental Coliseum as project marks major milestone
Construction of Oklahoma City’s future NBA arena reached a significant milestone this week as crews began pouring the first structural concrete for Continental Coliseum, signaling the transition from site preparation to vertical construction. The first concrete pour begins work on the arena’s foundation and lower levels following months of demolition, excavation and utility installation at […]
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ReMerge to equip 300 students for new school year
As the first day of school approaches, ReMerge is asking the community to help ensure 300 Oklahoma City children have the supplies they need to start the year prepared. The nonprofit’s annual Back to School Bash, set for Aug. 1, will provide backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies for children of mothers participating in ReMerge’s […]
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Team OKC launches first LA28 community volunteer event in Oklahoma City
As applications open for volunteers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team OKC marked the two-year countdown to the LA28 Olympics by hosting Oklahoma City’s first official LA28 community volunteer event Tuesday at Zach D. Taylor Park. Held in partnership with OKC Beautiful, the community cleanup brought together more than 100 volunteers, who collected […]
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West Village hosts Out West Music Fest
Downtown Oklahoma City’s West Village will once again transform into a lively summer street festival when Out West Music Fest returns on Friday, July 24, bringing five hours of free live music, local shopping, food and family-friendly entertainment to Sheridan Avenue. The free festival runs from 6 to 11 p.m., turning several blocks of West […]
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TailSpin Music Festival brings two nights of free live music to Scissortail Park
Scissortail Park is turning up the volume this summer with the launch of TailSpin: A Scissortail Park Music Festival, a new two-day celebration of live music featuring nine local, regional and nationally recognized artists. The free festival will take place Aug. 7-8 on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn as part of Scissortail […]