Community & Lifestyle

Fun factory

Okie Kids Playground brings purposeful indoor playtime to Edmond.

Starting a new business from scratch is a lot of work, especially when introducing a concept into a market without a lot of precedent for it.

By Ben Luschen Apr 11, 2018

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Just walk

Open Streets OKC speaks to the urban experience, highlighting active transportation.

As the executive director of Uptown 23rd District, Amanda de la Torre has a lot of love for the urban district that’s burgeoning with hip restaurants and shops, trendy coffee joints and a renovated theater that has become the place in Oklahoma City to catch live musical acts or rewatch a cult-classic film.

By Laura Eastes Mar 28, 2018

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Myriad Botanical Gardens prepares for its fourth Doggy Easter Egg Hunt

The small-dog hunt begins 12:30 p.m. March 31 while the larger dogs will begin their search 1 p.m.

By Ben Luschen Mar 22, 2018

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The best hope for Alzheimer’s includes locals stepping up as clinical volunteers in Lynn Institute trials

The best hope for Alzheimer’s includes locals stepping up as clinical volunteers in Lynn Institute trials.

By Laura Eastes Mar 22, 2018

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Two Santa Fe South High School student athletes sign on the dotted line

Two Santa Fe South High School student athletes sign on the dotted line.

By Laura Eastes Mar 22, 2018

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Citizens Bank of Edmond opens co-working space Vault 405

Citizens Bank of Edmond opens co-working space Vault 405.

By OKG Contributor Mar 21, 2018

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Next Issue: Oklahoma’s appearances in popular culture are beginning to move beyond stereotypes and Western tropes into modern and near-future territory

P. 22 Oklahoma’s appearances in popular culture are beginning to move beyond stereotypes and Western tropes into modern and near-future territory thanks to novels like Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One, movies like Logan and shout-outs to Oklahoma City Thunder in hip-hop tracks.

By Gazette staff Mar 20, 2018

ROW OKC gives local rowers an indoor option

ROW OKC gives local rowers an indoor option.

By Ian Jayne Mar 15, 2018

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Writer Shea Serrano visits OKC to talk best-sellers <em>The Rap Year Book</em> and <em>Basketball (and Other Things)</em>

Writer Shea Serrano visits OKC to talk best-sellers The Rap Year Book and Basketball (and Other Things)

A writer's talk and book singing will be held 2 p.m. March 17 at Ronald J. Norick Downton Library.

By Ben Luschen Mar 9, 2018

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Lyric Theatre’s upcoming production of <em>Junie B. Jones: The Musical</em> highlights the trials of elementary school

Lyric Theatre’s upcoming production of Junie B. Jones: The Musical highlights the trials of elementary school

Lyric Theatre’s upcoming production of Junie B. Jones: The Musical highlights the trials of elementary school.

By Ian Jayne Mar 8, 2018

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The Reading to Dogs program at Metropolitan Library System gives kids a reading boost

The Reading to Dogs program at Metropolitan Library System gives kids a reading boost.

By Jacob Threadgill Mar 8, 2018

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In Oklahoma County, TSET funds work to place physicians in medically underserved communities like Spencer

Sheleatha Taylor-Bristow doesn’t mince words about the impact of the Oklahoma Medical Loan Repayment program for physicians to practice in medically underserved areas of the state. Taylor-Bristow, a primary care physician at Community Health Centers’ Mary Mahoney Memorial Health Center in Spencer, said without the program, “I wouldn’t be able to stay here.” The loan repayment program makes it possible for rural communities to attract doctors who might otherwise pass up the small town for big city positions, or select a more lucrative practice setting to pay off their student loans quicker, she said.

By Laura Eastes Mar 8, 2018

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One of Oklahoma’s giving circles has funded 24 projects in 12 years, directing nearly $3 million into local charitable organizations.

By Laura Eastes Mar 8, 2018

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The Oklahoma History Center exhibit <em>Welcome Home</em> explores the impact of the Vietnam War on Oklahomans

The Oklahoma History Center exhibit Welcome Home explores the impact of the Vietnam War on Oklahomans

The exhibit is open through November 2019.

By Jacob Threadgill Mar 7, 2018

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OKG Shop: Spring staycation

If travel isn't part of your spring break plans, there are plenty of options within the metro area to keep families entertained.

By Ben Luschen Mar 7, 2018

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Next Issue: Preparing to leave the office, OKC Mayor Mick Cornett reflects on the city's progress

P.4 As he prepares to leave office after 14 years, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett looks back on the city’s progress during his tenure and its potential for the future.

By Gazette staff Mar 6, 2018