Four Oklahoma artists are featured in a gallery exhibition in which they go “Beneath the Surface” of the theme of nature. Looking beyond the obvious, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery visitors can see the artists’ deep feelings and spiritual journeys. The idea for the show was born in the wake of rejection from the Oklahoma […]
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Not-so-weird science
Chemistry has morphed from a boring class subject into a fun, interactive learning experience for kids, thanks to Science Museum Oklahoma’s Chemistry Day. Friday’s event is an annual one for the museum, and the first to be celebrated during the school year. “There will be activities going on all across the museum floor, based around […]
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Moyers: 1 percent exemplifies nation’s greediness
Although his career has included stints at PBS, CBS and NBC, journalist Bill Moyers barely mentioned his industry in his “Truth of Your Life” speech Wednesday at Oklahoma City University. Instead, the Oklahoma native spoke about the state of America and how the lack of good in politics could lead to the country’s demise. Moyers, […]
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I’m not dead yet!
A trio of artists have combined their collections into a Paseo Art Space exhibit showing their devotion to their careers. The result, “I Thought He Was Dead,” is an exhibition devoted to persistence. All three artists have been creating works of art for about 30 years. Reggie Jaime and Lammy Weisman were among the first […]
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Breaking ground
Wellness Now co-chairmen, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and County Commission Chairman Ray Vaughn will be a few of the community leaders in attendance. The 54-acre facility will have clinical services from the OU Medical Center, community nutrition and cooking classes, immunizations, breast and cervical cancer screenings and parent preparation classes.“Having clinical services and putting […]
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Pedal power
This two-day conference in Oklahoma City in early November, coordinated by the Oklahoma Bike Coalition, will be geared toward engineers, city planners and cycling advocates. “(Nov. 4) is primarily for engineers and city planners to create the system in their communities to make them more bike-friendly,” said Kevin Musset, summit chairman. John LaPlante, a chief […]
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‘Nam, ‘Nam, ‘Nam
A traveling exhibit now at the Gaylord- Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum pays homage to veterans of the Vietnam War. “Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam” gives visitors an in-depth look at the thoughts and emotions felt by American soldiers while in Vietnam, and the families they left behind. The exhibit is centered on canvas sleeping bunks […]
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Wooly bullies
For the premiere episode of “Hairy Bikers,” the two food fiends will be stopping at three different locations in the Sooner State to find out the secrets of making wheat beer. “They’ve been bikers and good friends together for 20 years, and for them, that’s the way to get out and explore America,” said Dawn […]
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Well and good
Wellness Now was allocated a little more than $3.5 million during the next five years from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Community Transformation Grants, said Vicki Monks, Oklahoma City-County Health Department public information officer. As one of the 61 regions awarded the grant, Oklahoma County will use the money to decrease chronic […]
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Pedal power
Frans van der Merwe is about 6 feet 4 inches tall, and traveled across the country in a nearly 9-by-3 pod on wheels. This makeshift tricycle is called a velomobile, meaning bicycle car. “The attention is great. I don’t think a Ferrari or any kind of sports car could get me that,” van der Merwe […]