Today, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a Safer at Home order saying all vulnerable Oklahomans should avoid leaving home except to get essentials like groceries and medicine through April 30. Stitt’s order closes nonessential businesses (businesses involving close contact, such as hair salons, spas, gyms and tattoo parlors) in 19 counties by 11:59 Wednesday for 21 […]
Leslie Spears
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It’s craft time!
More time at home hopefully means more time for crafts. These local shops stock an array of materials for all your crafting needs. Art Supplies Porch School & Art Supply 5200 N. Santa Fe Ave. porchschoolsupply.com 405-524-3309 Porch carries everything from pencils and paint to drafting supplies and is currently open to customers, but you […]
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Norman Arts Council releases Norman-themed coloring pages
With all the uncertainty and extra stress surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is trying to find things to do to keep us busy and stay sane. March 19, Norman Arts Council released a set of coloring sheets based on its public art and events. The coloring pages are a great activity whether you’re trying to […]
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OKC Animal Welfare reduces adoption fees
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare announced today that it is temporarily lowering adoption fees to reduce shelter overcrowding. “Everything is moving quickly, as we all know, so we will alert everyone if we have to make more changes,” said OKC Animal Welfare Superintendent Jon Gary in a press release sent by the city. “We will be […]
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Quarantine reading
One of the good things about social distancing and being quarantined is it gives us time to read. As an avid reader myself, I’ve found it heartwarming to see the ways everyone is trying to get readers the books they need while in seclusion. Bookstores are doing more mail and curbside service and book lovers […]
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Oklahoma City Museum of Art goes virtual
Since we can’t go to Oklahoma City Museum of Art for the foreseeable future, OKCMOA is bringing the museum to our computers. “There is no replacement for standing in front of a great work of art, spending time in its presence, seeing what the artist saw. Unfortunately, it is an experience that has been put […]
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The Annie Oakley :: Virtual Concert
The Annie Oakley might not be in Oklahoma City at the moment, but that doesn’t matter much since concert venues are closed to the public and the band’s shows for the next few months have been cancelled. The band seems to be handling social distancing pretty well; it’s going live 8 p.m. Thursday on Facebook […]
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Live [stream] from Ponyboy
While bars with food service have moved to delivery and carry-out, Oklahoma City’s music venues don’t have that option. But thanks to technology, concert lovers can still get their fix from the comfort of their homes (or wherever they can get a decent WiFi connection). Ponyboy is broadcasting live concerts from its venue in Uptown […]
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Mayor David Holt announces modifications to proclamation of state of emergency
In an effort to limit social interactions and the spread of COVID-19, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced Tuesday at a news conference at Oklahoma City-County Health Department that bars, gyms and exercise facilities, theaters, and mall food courts as well as Remington Park’s gaming area must close from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday through April 12. […]
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84 Hospitality Group moves to takeout, delivery and curbside pick-up
84 Hospitality Group announced today that it is switching to takeout-, delivery- and curbside-only service for an undetermined amount of time. The restaurant group owns five popular Oklahoma City restaurants: Empire Slice House, 1804 NW 16th St., 405-557-1760 Gorō Ramen, 1634 N. Blackwelder Ave., 405-606-2539 Gun Izakaya, 3000 Paseo St., 405-900-6615 Revolución, 916 NW Sixth St., 405-606-6184 Burger Punk, 3012 N. […]