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“The Uncanny Adventures of Okie Cartoonists”Oklahoma History Center2401 N. Laird10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday $5,  free in costume 522-0765, www.okiecartoonists.org  Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They come from other planets, big cities and small towns alike. But what about the creators of such characters? For Chester Gould, the father of everyone’s favorite […]

The television series “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” treats famous people with addictions. Here in Oklahoma, there aren’t cameras or a TV doctor, but there is a rehabilitation clinic tucked away in the heart of the metro: The Referral Center, 1215 N.W. 25th. The clinic, which is an inpatient, medically-supervised detoxification program for substance abuse, […]

Anita Arnold11 a.m.-1 p.m. SaturdayOklahoma History Center2401 N. Lairdwww.okhistorycenter.org522-0765 Anita Arnold had already written a couple of books about legendary jazz guitarist Charlie Christian and the Oklahoma City jazz scene in the Deep Deuce neighborhood as fundraisers for Oklahoma City’s International Music Festival. She had already done research for Oklahoma author William Welge, whose thankful […]

Wanderlust: Travel and American Photography7 p.m. Friday, Opening receptionOn display through Sept. 12Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art555 Elm Avenue, Normanwww.ou.edu/fjjma325-3272$5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children 6-17 With the sun shining, many Americans are once again feeling the itch to pack their suitcases and hit the road. “Wanderlust: Travel and American Photography,” a photo exhibit […]

“Our Lady of the Anti-Personnel Weapon, and Her Stepford Friends”a.k.a. gallery3001 Paseo6-10 p.m. Friday reception  through June 27606-2522, www.akagallery.net There is a lot going on in the mind of Oklahoma artist Marilyn Artus. And with her first solo exhibit, “Our Lady of the Anti-Personnel Weapon, and Her Stepford Friends,” she patches everything together.  “These pieces […]

The Windy 100 bike racesWoodwardFriday-Sundaywww.windy100.org Woodward might be home to the premiere bicycle event in Oklahoma. But for Loggan Smith, Woodward is just home. Smith and Woodward are both set to play host to the Windy 100, a Memorial Day weekend series of bike races set with the Oklahoma wind farms as a backdrop. Smith, […]

Sever your ties with modern-day distractions, and take in some fresh air. Oklahoma is home to many incredibly beautiful hiking trails, off-road bike venues and fun lakes for sailing and kayaking. “We have so much land space here in Oklahoma City,” said Jennifer Lindsey McClintock, spokeswoman for the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department. “There’s […]

Ever watched Rumble, the Thunder’s mascot bison, race around on a Segway at a game? Did you think, “That looks like fun”?  Well, it is, and you can do it, too. As an added benefit, you’ll get to know your city better. A year ago, Craig Margo started Sure Beats Walking LLC, offering guided Segway […]

“Heavens to Betsy and Other Saints for Everyday Living”a.k.a. Gallery3001 Paseocloses Thursday606-2522, www.akagallery.net While most kids conjured imaginary friends when they were growing up, Sarah Atlee fabricated religious deities. She said while growing up in New Mexico, she was influenced by the Catholic visuals that were ever present in the Land of Enchantment, and that […]

Paseo Arts FestivalSaturday-Monday 3000 Paseowww.thepaseo.com 525-2688 Increasingly, Oklahoma City is an exciting place for the arts, as changes afoot in every corner of the metro open up opportunities for its creative class. That vibrancy is nothing new to one resilient neighborhood that has been bristling with energy for decades, through the state’s highs and lows. […]