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 […]
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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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Heads up, downtown drivers
Street closures are rolling in ahead of the Festival of the Arts, with impacts running April 10 through May 4 around Bicentennial Park. The festival itself takes place April 23–26, nestled between Civic Center Music Hall and City Hall—but setup starts early. Beginning at 8 a.m. on April 10, streets surrounding the park will begin […]
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Free Will Astrology – April
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now is an excellent time to decide your favorite color is amaranth (a vivid red-violet), or sinopia (earthy red-orange), or viridian (cool blue-green, darker than jade). You might also conclude that your favorite aroma is agarwood (deep, smoky, resin-soaked wood), or heliotrope (cherry-almond vanilla), or petrichor (wet soil after a rain). […]
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OG Picks – April
FESTIVALS/EVENTS PUTT-PUTT! on The PlazaApr 10 6-10pm Plaza Districtplazadistrict.org 2nd Friday Night Market @ The DockApril 10 – 6-8pm Sailor & The Docksailorandthedock.com Norman Medieval FairApril 10-12 – Reaves Parkmedievalfair.org Midtown WalkaboutApril 11, 11am-5pm Midtown District Downtown OKCdowntownokc.com Night MarketApril 17, 5:30-10pm Scissortail Parkscissortailpark.org Festival of the ArtsApril 23-27 – Bicentennial ParkArts Council of OKCacokc.org […]