“We had to advertise it being located three blocks east of the Myriad [now Cox Convention Center] since at the time, very few people even knew that the Bricktown district existed,” Brewer said. “We drew 18,000 people the first year.”
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Warning: This event roundup oozes with frightful Halloween fun
If you’re 18 and over and have a penchant for fishnets but aren’t really into aliens from the planet Transsexual, Adèle Wolf’s Burlesque & Variety Show Halloween Spectacular at Oklahoma Contemporary, 3000 General Pershing Blvd., is just the ticket.
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Exhibit C celebrates one year in Bricktown with work by OKC-based artist
Native artist Cale Chadwick helps Exhibit C celebrate.
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Marilyn Manson rocks Chevy Bricktown Events Center
Manson opened the show with a song of his most recent album, The Pale Emperor.
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Chicken-Fried News: Economic powerhouse
There’s no doubting the Oklahoma City Thunder has had a good impact on the economy downtown.
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News briefs: Suspension rates, downtown hike and more
Suspension rates Superintendent Robert Neu (pictured at right) called the district’s high suspension rate — especially among minority students — an unacceptable culture of sorting students that he plans to stop. During a press conference last week, Neu, who became superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools last year, discussed a recent internal discipline audit and […]
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From Italian beef sandwiches to pickle fries, Cal’s Eatery offers hedonistic hauls
Hedonism, thy name is Gyro Burger. If you look hard enough, there are a few things on the menu at Cal’s Chicago Style Eatery, 7202 W. Hefner Road, that are probably healthy — salads, perhaps, or the grilled chicken sandwich. But let’s be honest with one another. If you’re craving health food, there are other […]
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Downtown’s paradox: How growth, change impacts walkability, travel
While downtown has come a long way in its quest to move beyond the automobile, recent decisions by developers and city leaders show the car is still king.
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City Council elections: Salyer draws two challengers in downtown ward
Ward 6 is nearly visible from every other ward in the city.
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Knucks Wheelhouse offers fresh, delicious pizza till the wee hours
Drew and Anna Mains hope to establish more than a delicious pizza joint with Knucks Wheelhouse — they want a community experience.