At this time of year, the Plaza District unfolds like a glittering runway along NW 16th Street, its vibrant murals and twinkling holiday lights bordering a collection of storefronts and beloved restaurants. Among them are some of Oklahoma City’s best vintage and thrift stores — seven of them, all within walking distance. When holiday shoppers […]
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Work ethic
Gift Raps 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 Resonant Head 400 SW 25th St., Suite A resonanthead.com Free with donation An OKC holiday tradition for a decade, concert and charity drive Gift Raps keeps on giving. “The mission is still the same,” said event founder and hip-hop artist Jabee. “The biggest thing now is that it’s […]
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Local loot
Fun holiday fact: No adult on your shopping list actually wants you to give them a gift, because they don’t have anywhere to put it. Unfortunately, we have to go on buying our loved ones things they don’t want or need this time of year so they don’t think we secretly hate them. Fortunately, if […]
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Heartland legends
Great Oklahomans aren’t born. They’re grown. For almost a century, Oklahoma Hall of Fame has honored individuals who have made an impact in the state and worldwide. The hundreds of inductees include artists, doctors, athletes, educators, attorneys, leaders and entrepreneurs whose work can’t be easily categorized. What is clear, however, is the difference they’ve made […]
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Giving Tuesday 2024
Started in 2012, Giving Tuesday celebrates the spirit of generosity, activism and compassion to kick off the holiday season. One of the biggest days of the year for nonprofit fundraising, the global day of giving offers a chance for community members from all walks of life to support organizations with missions to serve. In the […]
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Giveaway: Kaitlin Butts exclusive meet & greet
To enter the giveaway, like the social post found on our Facebook or Instagram pages, tag a friend in the comments of the post, or share that post to your page or story. Giveaway begins November 13, 2024 and ends December 8, 2024. Winner will be randomly selected from entries. Winner will be announced on […]
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Religious teachings
Days after being sued by a group of parents objecting to his effort to put a Bible in every Oklahoma classroom, State Superintendent Ryan Walters compared himself to one of America’s greatest historical figures. “Martin Luther King, Jr. … broke the law to advocate for the Civil Rights Movement because, as a Christian, he believed […]
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Neighborhood bar
Oklahoma City is no stranger to restaurant closures lately. The past few years have proved a rocky landscape for the local restaurant scene, and food lovers across the metro have said goodbye to many of their favorite concepts. But not every closure is an ending. Midtown regulars and French food afficionados may have noticed the […]
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Oklahoma Queen
An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 Te Ata Theater Oklahoma Contemporary 405-951-0000 oklahomacontemporary.org sponsorships available There might not be an Oklahoma hero as universally beloved as Tony- and Emmy-Award winner Kristin Chenoweth. Born in Broken Arrow with an early flair for performance and larger-than-life stage presence, she went on to originate the […]
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Red wave
Republicans won Oklahoma County races for sheriff, most competitive state legislative seats and even the presidential race, although by a shrinking margin, which provided a sliver of hope for Democrats in the state’s most populous county. Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson, a Republican, won reelection with 58 percent of the vote. He beat Democratic challenger […]