A Night with Ralph Ellison 6-9 p.m. Feb. 29 Oklahoma Historical Society 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive ralphellisonfoundation.org $85-$10,000 Michael Owens created Ralph Ellison Foundation in 2014 after finding out there was no organization dedicated to Oklahoma Native Ellison’s legacy. Now, the foundation is preparing for its seventh annual gala celebration and fundraiser. A Night with […]
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Tribute hotel
The Ellison Hotel, set to open in 2021, will stand in The Triangle at Classen Curve and work in partnership with Ralph Ellison Foundation. It will mark Marriott International’s first foray into Oklahoma under its Tribute Portfolio brand, which focuses on independent boutique hotels “rooted in their local community.” The 75,000 square-foot hotel will house […]
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Local impact: Proposed federal budget cuts threaten to reduce or eliminate social services and humanities agencies
Oklahoma Humanities, AmeriCorps and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma will most likely be affected if federal program budgets are cut.