Early visits to Norman Groovefest made a big impression on Lindsey Martin. “As a kid, I remember going all the time,” said Martin, who has been helping organize the long-running music and human-rights-awareness festival for the past eight years. “There were legalize marijuana booths set up everywhere. This was back in the ’90s, and we’ve […]
spring
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Petal pusher
Spring is here, and the never-ending cycle of changing weather has once again returned to the time of color, freshness and new beginnings. But the neighbor’s yard planters are not the only place where flowers are popping up. Petals and floral designs are also sneaking their way into the trademark flow of artist Dylan Bradway’s […]
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OKG Shop: Hibernation over
Bring on the sun! This winter felt like a particularly chilly one for many in the Oklahoma City area. Now, fortunately, it is spring, and people are free to shake off the dust of winter and actually enjoy some time relaxing outside. But is your backyard hangout up to snuff? It is time to knock […]
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Myriad Botanical Gardens prepares for its fourth Doggy Easter Egg Hunt
The small-dog hunt begins 12:30 p.m. March 31 while the larger dogs will begin their search 1 p.m.
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OKG Shop: Personal growth
The OKC metro is full of nurseries and garden stores with supplies to help you get your outdoor space back into prime condition.
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Sugar Free Allstars among entertainment at free Explore the Outdoors events
Explore the Outdoors family events are a partnership between OETA and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.
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Artistic appetite
If you’re looking for good Italian food with a little something extra, make a trip to Italian Jim’s Restaurant in downtown Edmond. Not only can you enjoy a nice meal, but you can watch as master glass artists create amazing pieces of artwork. Owner Chris McGahan moved the eatery and adjoining glass studio from Yukon […]
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Bloomin’ treats
We’re talking restaurants, naturally. Making its way to Oklahoma City is Texas-based Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, 1845 Northwest Expressway. Opening late next month in the Elephant Bar building on the southeast corner of Penn Square Mall’s parking lot, Whiskey Cake is a “farm to fork, garden to glass” restaurant that features seasonal American cuisine. […]
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Viva la renaissance
A Date with Iris By: Shannon Cornman And it’s a chance to come out of winter’s hibernation mode. If you’d like a refresh to align with the new season, there are a few ways to accomplish that. I don’t know about you, but new seasons always prompt me to change my hair color. It’s fun […]
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Sprouting up
OSU-OKC Farmers’ Market By: Sara Cowan “Now we’re gearing up for the warm season, which would be your squash, cantaloupe [and] tomatoes,” said Ray Ridlen, horticulturist from Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma City campus. Ridlen, who offers gardening sessions several times a year, saw an abrupt uptick in efforts to establish metro-area community gardens when the […]