Oklahoma Book Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday OKC Boathouse District, 800 Riversport Drive okbookfest.org Free To paraphrase a famous utterance by Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye, sometimes it would be nice to call up an author and talk about his or her book. The magic of reading, […]
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Welcoming Waterfalls
Waterfall Festival 9 a.m. Oct 12-9 p.m. Oct. 13 Garden Ponds & Aquariums Unlimited 310 SW First St., Moore gardenpondsunlimited.com 405-794-3323 Free There’s nothing more quintessentially Oklahoman than spending time in the outdoors — accompanied by one’s pet, of course. This year’s first-ever Waterfall Festival by Garden Ponds & Aquariums Unlimited will provide Oklahomans with […]
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Theatrical tension
Wait Until Dark Thursday-Oct. 28 Jewel Box Theatre 3700 N. Walker Ave. jewelboxtheatre.org 405-521-1786 $25-$30 Traditionally, there’s a moment just before a play begins when the house lights have been turned off and the auditorium fills with suspenseful anticipation. In Jewel Box Theatre’s upcoming production of Wait Until Dark, that thrill pervades the entire production […]
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Fall Guide: Great pumpkins
Sunshine Shelly’s Pumpkin Patch hours vary through Nov. 3 7110 N. Harrison Ave., Shawnee facebook.com/sunshineshellys 405-401-1994 Free-$7 At Sunshine Shelly’s Pumpkin Patch, there are over 15 acres of pumpkins to select from, ensuring a bountiful harvest for carving, decorating and baking. Kids can also enjoy big trikes, a hayride and meeting furry friends. Sunshine Shelly’s […]
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Laugh passport
The Foreigner Aug. 23-Sept. 16 Jewel Box Theatre 3700 N. Walker Ave. jewelboxtheatre.org 405-521-1786 $20-$25 There are comedies, and then there is the “laugh fest,” a distinctive sub-genre that leaves the audience in stitches from laughter. For Jewel Box Theatre director Chuck Tweed, The Foreigner definitely falls into the latter category. Tweed will direct Larry […]
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Learning luminary
For eleven years, Norman-based second-grade teacher Macey Stewart has taught mathematics, honing her skills and pedagogy to foster a love of learning in elementary-age students. Earlier this summer, Stewart received national recognition for her hard work when she, along with Claremore teacher Michelle Rahn, was awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science […]
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Groundbreaking play
Playgrounds — they’re quintessential sites of childhood, places of laughter, fun and imagination. For frequenters of the Children’s Garden at Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 E. Reno Ave., there’s now more for kids of all abilities to enjoy. Through a $75,000 donation from Thunderbird Telecom Pioneers, Myriad Botanical Gardens installed three new accessible pieces of playground […]
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Clothing careers
Clothes, like names, are vital signifiers of outward expression. They can make or break first impressions. But there’s always more than meets the eye, and Dress for Success Oklahoma City is no exception. “I think what we’re best known for, or people just assume because of our name, is that we just give clothing out. […]
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Volunteering ventures
For children taken into protective custody, the experience can be jarring and disorienting. Difficulties with school and learning can also manifest. Two programs from Oklahoma Lawyers for Children (OLFC) rely on volunteers to provide various kinds of support to children in protective custody. Founded in 1997 by Don R. Nicholson II and D. Kent Meyers, […]
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Pet Gazette: Purposeful pantry
Pets are a twofold presence in our lives — we care for them, and in turn, they give us love and affection. Through a variety of services, Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma aims to help disadvantaged pet owners provide a high quality of life for their animals. A nonprofit founded in 2010, Pet Food Pantry […]