Thirty percent of Oklahoma adults read below a basic fifth-grade level, according to a national assessment completed in 2005. Twelve percent of those read below a second-grade level. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation hopes to change that with a new program called “Get Reading Oklahoma.” OBSTACLES CONCEPT OF TIME 1,300 HOUSEHOLDS The program offers various […]
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Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma celebrates Sweet Sixteen
Sixteen Oklahomans joined together six years ago to create a musical organization that has paved the road for change in locally staged classical music. From Baroque to classical works from the 21st century, the Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma is a chamber music organization that focuses on works made by musicians within the state. Chamber music […]
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Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma celebrates Sweet Sixteen
Sixteen Oklahomans joined together six years ago to create a musical organization that has paved the road for change in locally staged classical music. From Baroque to classical works from the 21st century, the Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma is a chamber music organization that focuses on works made by musicians within the state. Chamber music […]
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OKC firefighter competes in World Police and Fire Games’ Toughest Competitor Alive
Lt. David Trowbridge sits down at the kitchen table and eats a small salad, while his fellow Oklahoma City firemen clean up from their spaghetti dinner. SMALL FISH INSPIRATION REMAIN IN SHAPE At 50, he recently competed in the 2009 World Police and Fire Games and placed first in the “Toughest Competitor Alive” event for […]
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OKC firefighter competes in World Police and Fire Games’ Toughest Competitor Alive
Lt. David Trowbridge sits down at the kitchen table and eats a small salad, while his fellow Oklahoma City firemen clean up from their spaghetti dinner. SMALL FISH INSPIRATION REMAIN IN SHAPE At 50, he recently competed in the 2009 World Police and Fire Games and placed first in the “Toughest Competitor Alive” event for […]
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For Oklahoma fans traveling to Dallas, venue hosts battle of bands
A weekend of football, beer, trash-talking and corn dogs is upon us, as Sooner fans gear up for the OU vs. Texas weekend. But before the celebrated college football game kicks off on Saturday, root for the right side of the Red River at a rock ‘n’ roll rivalry in Dallas. Oklahoma-to-Los Angeles transplants Shiny […]
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For Oklahoma fans traveling to Dallas, venue hosts battle of bands
A weekend of football, beer, trash-talking and corn dogs is upon us, as Sooner fans gear up for the OU vs. Texas weekend. But before the celebrated college football game kicks off on Saturday, root for the right side of the Red River at a rock ‘n’ roll rivalry in Dallas. Oklahoma-to-Los Angeles transplants Shiny […]
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Oklahoma City University screens film on unsolved Chinese disaster
Americans tend to focus completely on what’s happening here and often overlook other countries that are struggling to catch up to the technological lifestyle we live every day. Filmmaker Jia Zhang-ke brings attention to this issue by focusing on a disaster in China that remains unsolved. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder, continues its “This […]
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Oklahoma City University screens film on unsolved Chinese disaster
Americans tend to focus completely on what’s happening here and often overlook other countries that are struggling to catch up to the technological lifestyle we live every day. Filmmaker Jia Zhang-ke brings attention to this issue by focusing on a disaster in China that remains unsolved. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder, continues its “This […]
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Guthrie’s Lazy E Arena hosts expo
Oklahoma Wildlife Expo at the Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E in Guthrie. Hundreds of booths will be stretched across the arena, giving visitors an opportunity to participate in various sporting activities. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is hosting the fifth annual expo, which has developed a reputation as the largest outdoor recreational event […]