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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Mitchell’s Shade for Everyone tree giveaway returns April 11
Oklahoma City residents can pick up free trees and celebrate community, sustainability and remembrance at the third annual Mitchell’s Shade for Everyone Community Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 11. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Love’s Travel Stops Stage in Scissortail Park, with trees available while supplies last. Founded by […]
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Rooted in Environmental Stewardship
As it starts to get warmer (and then cooler and then warmer again), you may have started to notice the green leaves creeping back onto once barren branches in parks, medians, and neighborhoods across Oklahoma City. Maybe the calls of cardinals and robins have started waking you up in the morning. Or, maybe you’ve heard […]
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Oklahoma Aerospace Week Takes Off March 30–April 4
Oklahoma’s aerospace industry takes center stage later this month as Aerospace Week returns with a full slate of events highlighting innovation, workforce development, and the future of flight. Running March 30 through April 4, the weeklong series will bring together industry leaders, educators, policymakers, students, and community organizations across the state. The initiative is led […]
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Rex Linn Returns to Host 65th Western Heritage Awards
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has named actor Rex Linn as emcee for the 65th Annual Western Heritage Awards, taking place Saturday, April 11. Linn, a Texas-born, Oklahoma-raised actor with roles in over 50 films and 45 TV shows, is known for his passion for Western culture. “Rex has a special connection to […]
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Free to Live to Host Art Show and Auction Benefiting Animal Care
An evening of art, community, and compassion will take center stage later this month as Free to Live Animal Sanctuary hosts a fundraising art show and auction to support hundreds of animals in its care. The event is scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27 at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Proceeds from […]
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Taste of OKC Returns with Food and Purpose May 30
Oklahoma City’s premier culinary celebration, Taste of OKC, is set to return May 30 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, bringing together some of the city’s top chefs, community leaders, and philanthropists for an evening that blends fine dining with a meaningful cause. The annual event will be led by co-chairs Derrick Ott and the […]
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Myriad Gardens Expands Tulip Festival
Each spring, more than 60,000 tulips transform downtown Myriad Botanical Gardens into a vibrant display of color. This year, the annual Tulip Festival expands to a full week—Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, April 5—giving visitors more time to experience one of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated seasonal traditions. Tulips bloom on their own schedule, guided by […]
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Cruisin’ 23rd brings Route 66 celebration to Uptown Saturday
Uptown 23rd is set to come alive this Saturday, April 11, as Cruisin’ 23rd takes over the district from 4 to 8 p.m. with a free, family-friendly block party celebrating the Route 66 Centennial. Presented in partnership with the Friends of Uptown Foundation and Leadership Oklahoma City’s LOYAL Class XX LAP Group, the event invites […]