Oklahoma City’s largest local art auction, Allied Arts ARTini sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, will be held virtually on Friday, May 1, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Due to generous support from sponsors and ticket holders, Oklahoma artists will receive 100% of the sales on their sold art pieces. The ARTini virtual art auction features over 100 […]
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PRESS RELEASE New proclamation issued in Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response; addresses distancing, sanitizing requirements for new phase beginning May 1
Mayor David Holt signed a new emergency proclamation for Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response that includes required conditions on high-risk activities that are intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus. This proclamation follows Mayor Holt’s announcement last Friday that he will largely align this new phase of Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response with the State of […]
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PRESS RELEASE Blood Unites Us: Donate to Help Oklahoma Rise & Recover 5/3/2020 and 5/10/2020
Blood donors embody the best of who Oklahomans are, giving selflessly so the state can rise and recover together. COVID-19 has taken a toll on the blood supply, and as elective surgeries and treatments resume, Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors. Oklahoma Blood Institute will host a blood drive with […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance shares COVID-19 alcohol updates
In response to changes necessitated by the coronavirus in Oklahoma, many brewers, restaurants, wineries and liquor stores have had to adapt to a new normal — social distancing — leaving many establishments closed and searching for new ways to reach consumers. Fortunately, Oklahoma agencies and leadership have responded quickly, providing new orders for online, delivery […]
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PRESS RELEASE Zoo announces “OKC Zoo @ Two” schedule for April 27 – MAY 3
Despite an indefinite closure related to the unprecedented COVID-19 public health emergency, the Oklahoma City Zoo remains hard at work fulfilling its mission to connect people with the world’s vanishing wildlife! “OKC Zoo @ Two” episodes are posted on the OKC Zoo’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and at okczoo.org/okc-zoo-at-two. Daily installments include pre-produced […]
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PRESS RELEASE ‘Shelter in Place’ order in Oklahoma City to expire April 30, new requirements take effect May 1
With most statewide restrictions in Oklahoma expiring on April 30 and many local municipalities already following suit, Mayor David Holt announced Friday that Oklahoma City’s “Shelter in Place” order will also expire April 30 and be replaced May 1 with new requirements. Public health data shows Oklahoma City is reaching criteria defined by the White […]
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PRESS RELEASE OKC free landfill day postponed
The Utilities Department is postponing Oklahoma City’s free landfill day scheduled for Saturday, May 2, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Utilities will consider a new date once restrictions have eased. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, solid waste facilities across the U.S. have changed operations for resident and employee safety. Earlier in April, […]
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PRESS RELEASE Public comment period opens on Earth Day for adaptokc, Oklahoma City’s draft sustainability plan
Earth Day is the official public debut of adaptokc, the City of Oklahoma City’s draft sustainability plan, and the beginning of a 30-day review and comment period. Visit reviewokc.konveio.com to review and comment on the draft sustainability plan, the first of its kind in Oklahoma City and a proposed amendment to the planokc comprehensive plan. […]
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PRESS RELEASE Lyric Theatre outlines future production schedule as a result of ongoing health climate
For more than 56 years, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s mission has been constant: to create theatre that thrills and enriches peoples’ lives. We’ve embraced the very best of theatre tradition since the beginning and are proud of the world-class productions we create for the people of Oklahoma. Since 1963, we’ve staged more than 300 productions, […]
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PRESS RELEASE Zoo announces “OKC Zoo @ Two” schedule for April 20 – 26, virtual Earth Day celebration
Despite an indefinite closure related to the unprecedented COVID-19 public health emergency, the Oklahoma City Zoo remains hard at work fulfilling its mission to connect people with the world’s vanishing wildlife! “OKC Zoo @ Two” episodes are posted on the OKC Zoo’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and at okczoo.org/okc-zoo-at-two. Daily installments include pre-produced […]