Closing in on its centennial anniversary, there’s no place in the state like Cain’s Ballroom. Stepping into the ballroom, 423 N. Main St., is one thing, but being on its spring-loaded dance floor when hundreds of people are dancing to the sound emanating from the stage is quite another. Built in 1924 by entrepreneur Tate […]
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Cultural celebrations
Super Cao Nguyen 40th Anniversary Food Fair 1-6 p.m. Saturday 2668 Military Ave. Free (dishes are $8) Asian District Night Market Festival 6 p.m.-midnight Military Park 1200 NW 25th St. facebook.com/asiandistrictok Free Two events Saturday allow Oklahoma City to celebrate the diversity and history of its Asian District. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Super […]
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Expanding tradition
Red Earth Festival 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 8-9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 10 Cox Convention Center 1 Myriad Gardens redearth.org 405-427-5228 Free-$11 Walking through the crowd at the 32nd annual Red Earth Festival showcasing Native American dance and art, you might hear people speaking German. A popular series of books written by Karl May in […]
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Gazedibles: Eat to the beat!
Diners can enjoy a glass of wine, tuck into a plate of ossobuco and watch the talented dancers move to the music.
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Chicken-Fried News: Dance revolution
Until recently, it was still illegal to dance within 500 feet of a school or church in one small Oklahoma town.
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Topgolf says goodbye to 2016 in style
Topgolf’s New Year’s Eve party features unlimited gameplay, live entertainment, food and fun.
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Local performer Balthazar closes out 2016 with a Dirty Dancing-themed Christmas party
Hensley has been watching the 1987 film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey every day in preparation.
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Habana Inn’s popular bars welcome new management
Karren Aloyan is continuing the bars’ reputation for inclusiveness and is transforming Angles into a dance destination.
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Dancing queen
Recently, the Edmond native was selected as a top 20 finalist of the hit TV series So You Think You Can Dance’s ninth season. “So far, So You Think You Can Dance has been the biggest roller coaster and blessing, all at the same time,” Case said. The recent high school graduate said she experienced […]
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Star search
Cindy St. Peter, creator and education director at Starbound, said the studio is looking for people with raw talent, as well as those wanting to hone their performance skills. Acting, singing and dance classes form the heart of its curriculum. St. Peter, who has worked for 40 years as an actress, singer, vocal and piano […]