Art, along with its creation, is a powerful tool that serves as a conduit for human expression. It evolves, and through that evolution, it can be utilized as a means of communication and healing. This September marks the 24th year of National Recovery Month, and in a collaborative effort, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health […]
Stephie Gregory
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Sweet, no wheat
These delightful treats contain extra calories, sure. For some, however, the caveat of extra caloric intake is only a small issue in comparison to the presence of wheat in a product. For those who suffer from celiac disease, consuming wheat isn’t an option — even for a one-time splurge. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness […]
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Diving in
Three local entities in that city — the YMCA, Edmond Public Schools and its municipal government — have joined forces to nourish a rapidly growing community. After 15 years of discussion, The Mitch Park YMCA Recreation and Aquatics Center plans to open its doors by December of this year. The $24.8 million project is a […]
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Cirque du ooh-la-la
The word “Dralion” is a blending of two symbolic creatures: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. The story of Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion, now in the metro through Sunday, depicts a powerful message of unity, as Eastern and Western cultures discover their similarities and unite through the four elements that […]
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It figures
Sunday may bring the metro’s most memorable ice storm yet. That’s when the Oklahoma City Figure Skating Club presents The Ice Storm, a winter performance celebrating the growth of arts and culture in the city. The story follows the Spuds family as it searches for creative ways to weather one of the state’s severe ice […]
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Hair’s the deal
When it comes to empowering Oklahoma women, Terrainia Harris and Shekeeta Taylor put their passion to work. In 2010, they founded Resilient Soul, which aims to empower the health and culture of women. Friday through Sunday, Resilient Soul hosts its second annual Oklahoma Naturals expo, promoting organic health and beauty products and service that celebrate […]
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Bright lights, big Halloween
During this time of year, the Celts believed, the spirits of the dead walked among the living. In order to scare them off, the living needed to make a scene. Fast-forward to Halloween in the 21st century. The living are still making a scene. And Tino Pascuzzi and his wife, Cathleen, are ratcheting that scene […]
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Fore a good cause
Bring your golf clubs out for good — a good cause, that is. On Thursday, the Oklahoma Association for Justice will partner with The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) to host the second annual charity golf tournament, Tee Off for TEEM. TEEM is a nonprofit that works to reduce poverty, homelessness and unemployment in Oklahoma. […]
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Going to pot
Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, who chairs the state Senate Health and Human Services Committee, will determine if the interim study merits a legislative hearing. He said he is open to the educational value of such a study, but not legalizing marijuana. “I don’t want to prejudge their efforts, but my main concern is the recreational […]
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The fantastic Miss Fox
Nothing about her demeanor suggests that she, in her short lifetime, has already battled cancer. Victoria showed the first signs of a serious illness in January of last year. “She became very sick, very suddenly,” said Vanessa Fox, Victoria’s mom. “We took her to see the pediatrician, but he couldn’t find anything wrong.” Soon after, […]