For California artist Dennis Ziemienski, like many other Americans, Route 66 brings back memories of learning about the United States from his parents’ car. “As a kid, it was just fascinating,” explained Ziemienski, recalling road trips taken to visit relatives along the route. “For example, I loved neon, just as an interesting art form. So, […]
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Stairway to Heaven
Only an artist would have the vision to buy an abandoned historic church, take it apart, and move it 2,000 miles to the heart of an Arts District on the Oklahoma plains. Tom Lee was that artist, the venerable photographer that we lost too soon in 2010. Equally, only an artist would have the vision […]
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How to Celebrate Route 66 in OKC
Although it was officially decommissioned in 1985, Route 66 continues to exert an influence on American travel and pop culture. Originally proposed by Oklahoma businessman Cyrus Avery, the 2448-mile stretch of highway from Chicago to Santa Monica – variously known by its highway number and literary metaphors like “Mother Road” – was commissioned on November […]
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Celebrating Art and Community
From its creation in 1929 as a shopping center, the Paseo Arts District has evolved into a staple of Uptown OKC, now featuring fine dining, boutiques, and countless art galleries.The neighborhood’s iconic vibrant color palette and Spanish-style architecture have remained intact through the years, making it a distinctive pocket of the city. Filled with both […]
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Free Will Astrology – May
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the 19th century, Aries photographer Eadweard Muybridge (1830–1904) resolved to settle a debate about whether galloping horses ever have all four hooves off the ground. He developed a system to capture rapid sequential images, which ultimately helped lead to the invention of motion pictures. His answer to a narrow technical […]
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Sip & Stroll returns to OKC Zoo for adults-only nights
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is bringing back its adults-only Sip & Stroll series for a seventh year, with six Friday night events scheduled in May and June. The 21+ event gives guests after-hours access to the zoo from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 8, 15 and 22, and June 12, 19 […]
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Rite of Spring
The year was 1967. Something was in the air. And, it wasn’t just pollen. In Oklahoma City, it was a confident moment of civic improvement in which an intrepid band of arts leaders led by the mighty Marion DeVore arrived at the time-tested idea: “Let’s put on show!” In a remarkable three weeks, the nascent […]
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MAPS 3 wellness center to be named for Mick and Terri Cornett
The MAPS 3 northwest Oklahoma City wellness facility will soon carry the name of a former mayor and his late wife. City officials announced the MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center at 11501 N. Rockwell Ave. will be renamed the Mick and Terri Cornett MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center, honoring their contributions to the […]
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OKC Zoo Sets New March Record
Spring Break proved to be a big win for the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, which welcomed a record-breaking 160,420 visitors in March — its highest attendance ever for the month. The milestone tops last year’s March total and highlights the Zoo’s growing popularity as a go-to destination for families during Spring Break. “We […]
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Wide Open Experimental Film Festival returns to OKC with boundary-pushing cinema
The fifth annual Wide Open Experimental Film Festival is set to bring a bold mix of boundary-pushing cinema to Oklahoma City Museum of Art from April 24–26. Presented by the Oklahoma City University Film Department, the festival will showcase 65 short films from around the world, organized into six curated programs over three days. Known […]