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The Taste of Bricktown is This Sunday! The Taste of Bricktown is here! Join Bricktown merchants this Sunday, Oct. 2 from 3 - 6 p.m. for an afternoon of delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music and family entertainment at RedHawks Field. Entertainment will include Chevy Bricktown Showcase musicians Clancy Davis, Matt Stansberry, and O'Fidelis, plus popular children's entertainer Spaghetti Eddie, along with face painting and other kid-friendly entertainment. Plus, all your favorite Oklahoma City team mascots will be ready to play - run the bases with Cooper and Ruby, shoot hoops with Rumble the Bison, and try your hand at hockey with Derrick and the Ice Girls. Participating restaurants include: The Melting Pot, Chelino's, Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse, Earl's Rib Palace, Hooters, Nonna's Euro-American Ristorante, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Pearl's Crabtown, Zio's Italian Kitchen, Coach's, TapWerks, Texadelphia, Abuelo's, Bourbon St. Cafe, Spaghetti Warehouse, Bricktown Brewery, Whiskey Chicks, Courtyard by Marriott and CocoFlow. Online ticket sales run through September 30. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free. Corporate groups of 10 or more receive 20% off regular ticket prices. For more information, visit WelcomeToBricktown.com or call 405.236.8666. 
Regatta Festival Returns to the Oklahoma RiverThe Oklahoma Regatta Festival and Head of the Oklahoma Regatta return to the Oklahoma River Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2011. Oklahoma City’s premier fall event, the Oklahoma Regatta Festival is a four-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, stand up paddle boarding and family fun on the Oklahoma River. This year’s festival includes the USA Rowing World Challenge, the blū VIP Party, Oklahoma City University Head of the Oklahoma racing, OG&E NightSprints…and a family festival featuring live music, a zip line, a children’s area, food from some of Oklahoma City’s best restaurants, a wine garden and a front row seat for all the racing! 2011 festivities include…. Thursday, Sept. 29 Friday, Sept. 30
Saturday, Oct. 1
Sunday, Oct. 2
For more information, visit headoftheoklahoma.com.
H & 8th is Back! Come to the corner of Hudson and 8th this Friday, Sept. 30 between 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. and see what all the hype is about. Hosted by Elemental Coffee, the event will feature food and drink from Ludivine, COOP Ale Works, Hugo's, The Munch Box, Big Bee's Ice Cream, The Copper Cup, and Big Truck Tacos. Also, come enjoy the musical stylings of Kyle Dillingham. See you there!
Downtown Businesses Spread Holiday Cheer to Needy Families OG&E and Continental Land Resources are teaming with other downtown businesses and Thunder sponsor, Chesapeake Energy, to raise funds for needy families this Christmas. On Friday, Sept. 30, they’re co-sponsoring a special 30th Anniversary Celebration for Christmas Connection, a non-profit organization that provides coats, toys, clothing and gifts to low-income families during the holiday season.
"We’re so grateful for our donors and sponsors," said Shelley Dutton, Executive Director of Christmas Connection. "Thanks to the generosity of the downtown community, we’re able to bring Christmas to families who need it the most.” To learn more about this event, visit www.christmasconnection.org.
Arts Council of OKC Announces New, Free Daily Arts Program Soon, downtown visitors and workers can enjoy workday lunchtime performances, demonstrations and conversations all for free, thanks to a new program produced by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. The Arts Council announced a new program titled Art Moves, presented by Devon Energy. The program will allow the community access to free daily arts programming during the workweek lunch hour. Focusing on the downtown lunchtime hotspots, Art Moves will offer up a variety of performances, art demonstrations and discussions. On Monday, Oct. 3, the Art Moves program will kick off at Leadership Square at noon with mask artist Patrick Riley, who currently has an exhibit of works at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum in Shawnee. The demonstration will wrap up at 1pm. The October schedule is available on the Arts Council's website. “I’m incredibly excited about our new Art Moves program – it’s going to offer arts-related programming to 30,000 people working in downtown Oklahoma City every day at lunch,” said Peter Dolese, Executive Director for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. “This is a game changer, a real opportunity for downtown workers and visitors to get connected with the art scene in Oklahoma City without having to break out of their normal routines. We’ll catch them on their lunch break…giving them a daily dose of the arts! Our friends at Devon Energy are so generous to sponsor this program – we’re so thankful for their assistance.” The Arts Council has more than 60 member agencies, all of whom are encouraged to participate in Art Moves, which will give those agencies the opportunity to connect with an audience otherwise not reachable. Other artists or entities may apply to be featured by visiting the Arts Council website – applications will be accepted year-round. “With this program, we’re able to connect the Oklahoma City Ballet with a businessman who might be sparked to buy tickets to their next show. Our member agencies and area artists are really going to make connections with a brand new audience,” said Dolese. “Art Moves is the absolute essence of our mission to bring the arts and the community together.” For more information, visit www.artscouncilokc.com or call 405-270-4848.
Skirvin Hosts the Birthday Party of the Century Five generations of Oklahomans and visitors from around the world have passed through the Skirvin in the past one hundred years. You're invited to celebrate the Skirvin's 100th Anniversary with a full week of events in October. The week-long celebration will include special menus at the Park Avenue Grill that celebrate the history of the hotel, and themed parties that will take you back in time through the Roaring 20's, the Fabulous 50's and the Sensational 70's. Each event will feature a selection of dinner options, hors d'oeuvres and musical stylings to fit the eras. View the full schedule of events on the Skirvin Centennial website. All net proceeds will benefit the Foundation for the Oklahoma City Public Schools and Homeless Alliance.
SchlegelFest: Coming to an Alley Near You Automobile Alley resident, Schlegel Bicycles will host SchlegelFest on Sunday, Oct. 2 from noon to 5 p.m. The event will feature bicycle demonstrations and how-to’s in a social setting where cyclists can talk about where to ride, events, ways to get involved with the local cycling community, and make new friends. Friends of all ages are invited to enjoy food vendors, raffles and repair classes. Kids are welcome to enjoy face painting, pumpkin painting, an obstacle course, an inflatable toy, and more. Schlegel Bicycles is located at 900 N. Broadway. Visit the SchlegelFest web page for more info.
OKC Downtown College Offers Free Lunch and Seminar On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the OKC Downtown College will offer the free lunchtime seminar, “Lean Six Sigma – Being a Leader in Process Improvement.” This seminar provides an introduction to the upcoming Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt course offered by OCCC at the Downtown College. Lean Six Sigma is a business management strategy widely used in many business sectors. Attend Tuesday's session to find out if it's right for you and your organization. John Best, former Principal Master Black Belt Lean Sigma Program Manager for Seagate Technology, will be available to answer your questions. This seminar includes a free box lunch compliments of the Downtown College. Space is limited, so RSVP by noon on Sept. 30th by calling 405.232.3382 or emailing jbaker@downtowncollege.com
Barons Fans, Mark Your Calendars! Come support your Oklahoma City Barons this Friday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. for their pre-season opener against the Houston Aeros. Enjoy open seating and $10 admission! Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. If you have additional questions or are interested in special groups, call 405.232.GOAL (ext. 106). Come meet the team and the coaches at the Open House on Tuesday, October 11 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Cox Convention Center. Food, drinks, souvenirs, open access to the ice and a hands on demonstration with the coaches. Hope to see you there!
Frame Up Your World! Get a deal on some of the most unique picture frames in OKC while helping feed hungry children around the world. Visit A Story of Hope (120 N. Robinson) between Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 because all picture frames are 20% off. This sale even includes new fall frames and all proceeds benefit Feed The Children. Follow A Story of Hope on Twitter (@aStoryofHope) to learn about the latest deals.
Oklahoma Heritage Museum Presents Versus Series The Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum Versus Series features interactive presentations that "pit" a historic Oklahoman against his or her modern day contemporary. ...And by "pit" they mean compare and contrast in a friendly manner! The first event will pit former Lt. Governor, Jari Askins, against Kate Bernard, the first woman to be elected as a state official in Oklahoma. The presentations are held the first Tuesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, with the first presentation taking place on Oct. 4 . Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. For more information, visit the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum website.
St. Anthony Hosts MidTown Market Every Friday The MidTown Market at Saints, a farmer’s market-style outdoor offering, will be located in the hospital’s East Plaza at Walker and 9th Street. The MidTown Market at Saints has new hours, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., each Friday through October. All members of the community are invited. Plenty of free parking is available adjacent to the market.
Stay tuned for more information about "Truck or Treat" - a special family event that will take place on Oct. 28.
Devon Tower Designer to Give Lecture On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art welcomes architect Jon Pickard FAIA, RIBA and his discussion “Place Purpose Form,” as part of the James C. Meade Friends’ Lecture Series. In 2008, Devon Energy commissioned Pickard's architecture firm, Pickard Chilton, to design the company’s new corporate headquarters. Upon its completion in 2012, the iconic, 50-story, 850-foot Devon Energy Headquarters will play a significant civic role in downtown Oklahoma City. As the largest private development in Oklahoma history and the tallest building in the state, Pickard’s design will positively contribute to the public realm with a series of exterior and interior public spaces reuniting an underutilized site with the surrounding neighborhood and a major public park. Mayor Cornett cited the project as “a proud symbol of the strength and beauty of this great city.” Friends’ lectures are free to museum members at the Friend, Friends, and Sustainer membership levels. Seating is limited to 250, and reservations are required. Prices are $5 for general membership levels and $10 for nonmembers per ticket. For more information, contact Jim Eastep at 236-3100, ext. 215, or visit tickets.okcmoa.com.
OKC National Memorial Hosts Bestselling Author Thom ShankerThe Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum invites you to a conversation and book signing with Oklahoma City-raised and now the New York Times bestselling author and Pentagon reporter Thom Shanker. On Oct. 4 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., come hear about Thom and his new book Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America’s Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda and listen to his insight as he talks about terrorist threats facing America today. In the book, Eric Schmitt and Thom Shanker, two veteran New York Times correspondents, tell the riveting story of how a group of analysts within the military, spy agencies, and in law enforcement has fashioned innovative, more nuanced, and more effective strategies to fight terrorism—strategies that today remain unknown to most Americans. There will be light hors d'oeuvres before the lecture and books will be available for sale and personalization after the lecture. Please RSVP to Toni Clopton, tc@oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org or 405.235.3313.
Rediscover Myriad Gardens at the Festival on the Green Rediscover downtown’s beloved green space all day Oct. 15 at Festival on the Green, the Myriad Gardens’ grand reopening celebration. The free event, which is hosted by the Myriad Gardens Foundation and Devon Energy, will feature live performances, hands-on children’s activities, a local Farmers’ Market, Zumba on the lawn, pet adoptions and more! Free Crystal Bridge tours will be provided on the hour and country music lovers will delight in a free Pat Green concert at 7:30 p.m. at the band shell. New elements of the gardens include a band shell, grand event lawn, special event pavilion, seasonal ice rink and restaurant. The new children's garden is robust with interactive features such as a hedge maze, story tree, climbing play area and a splash fountain inspired by Oklahoma thunderstorms. The renovation of the 17-acre gardens is the first completed project in a series of significant downtown beautification initiatives implemented as part of Oklahoma City's Project 180. Visit okcfestivalonthegreen.com for more information and to view a detailed schedule of events.
Art is on tap at OKCMOA Help support ARTonTAP, a tasting event for beer and art lovers on Friday, Oct. 14. This year showcases over 80 different beers from around the world alongside great food, music by Born in November, and of course, fabulous art. ARTonTAP is held at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and features the Stella Artois Roof Terrace Beer Garden. ARTonTAP is a certified ECO Gold event, after 99% of all waste at the 2010 event was either recycled or composted, and the event will continue to strive to upkeep its certification for this and future years. All proceeds benefit the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s world-class exhibitions. Date: Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Oklahoma City Museum of Art lobbies and roof terrace Cost: Tickets are $45 for museum members, $50 for non-members. Last year this event sold out, so buy your tickets today! Information: Call 405.236.3100, ext. 207
The Exchange Hosts Manly Festival on Film Row The Exchange would like to invite you to Manifesto, a festival in downtown Oklahoma City that celebrates the modern man. This unique event, the first of its kind in our state, will take place on historic Film Row on Oct. 15-16. Two blocks will be closed off to make plenty of room for an upcycled art challenge, fortune readings by the gang at The Lost Ogle, WWF-style and Lucha Libre wrestling, a hot wing eating competition, a living moustache museum and more! Think of it like this…it’s an over-the-top weekend of all things guys like. Learn more!
Race for the Cure in OKC Whose Life Are You Running For? Your mother's? Your sister's? A friend's? ...Are you running for your own life? No matter whose life you're running for, the Susan G. Komen Foundation wants to see you at the Race for the Cure® on Oct. 15. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the RedHawks Ballpark in Bricktown and the first race begins at 8 a.m. Participants may also show their support in non-competitive races, family walks or the kids dash. All funds from the Komen Race for the Cure® go to research, education, screening and treatment programs.
Show your support for the this year's Race for the Cure by purchasing an engraved brick in Bricktown. For every brick sold, the Bricktown Association will donate $40 back to the Central and Western Oklahoma affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Race for the Cure Bricks will be installed on the SE corner of Mickey Mantle and Sheridan. Bricks cost $89 and include 3 lines of text and 12 characters per line (which includes spaces). Brick sales are limited to the first 100 participants. Please note that we can't guarantee installation before the 2011 Race for the Cure events. Thanks for your support!
2011-12 Thunder Schedule Released Get ready to Thunder Up with the newly released 2011-2012 Thunder schedule. The Thunder will open the regular season at the L.A. Lakers on Nov. 1 and will play its home opener Nov. 4 against the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder will appear in 27 nationally televised games. See the full schuedule on the OKC Thunder website.
Haunt the Oklahoma River Come aboard if you dare! After-dark voyages will set sail on the Oklahoma River as we enter the Halloween season. Delicious hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, costumes and prizes make for a frightully fun evening. Date: October 14 - 29, 8 p.m. Location: Meridian Landing (4345 SW 15th, OKC) Admission: $35 (reservations are required) Information: okrivercruises.com or 405.702.7755
The Downtown Library Hosts Bonham Revue The Bonham Revue Bluegrass Band is carrying on a family tradition that began over 38 years ago. Join them at the Downtown Library (300 Park Ave.) at 2 p.m. on Oct. 2 for a mix of traditional bluegrass, country and original music with a touch of humor!
OKCMOA Presents Two New Exhibitions Last week, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art opened new exhibitions by artists Michael Eastman and Franco Mondini-Ruiz. Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman OKCMOA's first, large-format photography exhibition features works by internationally-acclaimed photographer Michael Eastman. Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana runs through Dec. 31 and consists of twenty-nine, 6 x 7 1/2 ft. photographs taken by the artist between 1999 and 2010. For more than a decade, Eastman has captured Havana’s changing cultural landscape in his images of the city’s architecture and lush interiors, ravaged by the effects of time. His large-scale photographs evoke the nostalgia and wealth of a bygone era, while shedding light on the harsh economic realities faced in present day Cuba. Eastman is known for his richly colored photographs, which he captures with his 4 x 5 camera. This exhibition will be the first to explore the depth and range of Eastman’s Havana photographs. Poodles & Pastries (and Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz Internationally-acclaimed contemporary artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz will complete a site-specific installation entitled Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to be on view through Dec. 31, 2011.
Project180 Update Don't frown if you're coming downtown! Look below to learn how to get around! Visit the Project180 website or check them out on Facebook and Twitter Be informed and prepared for traffic changes downtown by joining the Project180 mailing list Get the Project180 weekly map here Check out the Downtown Traffic Advisory updates
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