FOOD Cheesecake for Beginners, entry-level cooking class, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Feb. 12. Francis Tuttle Technology Center-Rockwell Campus, 12777 N. Rockwell Ave., 717-4900, francistuttle.edu. WED Oklahoma Food Co-Op Farmers Market, acquire everything you need to eat fresh, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 15. Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave., 232-6506, okcfarmersmarket.com. SAT Paint N Cheers, creative social […]
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Happenings the week of Feb. 3, 2014
FOOD Wine Tasting, featuring the Rhone wines of Kermit Lynch with specially chosen food pairings, Feb. 5. Bin 73, 7312 N. Western Ave., 843-0073, bin73.com. WED Chocolate Decadence 2014, chocolate treats from premier local restaurants and caterers, 6-8:30 p.m., Feb. 6. Hudson Essex Building, 825 N. Broadway Ave., 605-0831. THU Paint N’ Cheers, creative social […]
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Happenings the week of Jan. 28, 2014
FOOD Food Service Operator’s Certification, meets requirements for food service (manager certification) approved by the Oklahoma State Health Department, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Jan. 29-30. Francis Tuttle Technology Center-Rockwell Campus, 12777 N. Rockwell Ave., 717-4900, francistuttle.edu. WED–THU Chef Knife Skills, learn San Francisco-style chopping skills and sharpen your knife to a razor’s edge, 6:30- 9:30 p.m., […]
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Heart to Art, classes for the masses, no talent required, 6 p.m., Jan. 22. The Paramount OKC, 701 W. Sheridan,517-0787, theparamountokc.com. WED Pinot’s Palette, sip on your favorite beverage while painting your very own masterpiece, 7-9 p.m., Jan. 22-23; 7-10 p.m., Jan. 25; 2-4 p.m., Jan. 26. Pinot’s Palette, 115 E. California, 602-3850, pinotspalette.com. WED–THU, […]
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Enterprise schools work best
All three types of choice schools have excellent records that are virtually indistinguishable. Our application-only school market is oversaturated, however, and we must think anew. OKC’s Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) Reach College Preparatory, for instance, does great work, but its potential is maxed out. It still serves about half of the students as the […]
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Celebrity Chef Series: Anne Burrell, author of Cook Like a Rock Star takes the stage for a keynote dinner and demo, 7 p.m., Jan. 15. Rapp Foundation Conference Center – Saints Medical Plaza, 535 NW 9th St., 4th Floor. 272-7383, saintsok.com. WED Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread, learn some of the tricks to making an excellent […]
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Happenings the week of Jan. 7, 2014
FOOD Hank Shaw Dinner, five course dinner highlighting recipes in his new book Duck, Duck Goose, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 8. Ludivine, 805 N. Hudson, 778-6800, ludivineokc.com. WED Brew Workshop, learn the importance using tools like scales and timers to produce the perfect cup of coffee, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 9. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno, […]
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Urban education renewal
Maybe that’s because she’s a product of an urban district, or perhaps it’s because she sends all four of her children to OKC schools. Still, one part of her story is certain: After graduation later this month, she’ll be ready for that first teaching job at U.S. Grant High School thanks to the Urban Teacher […]