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Free SoundBites concert series coming next month Downtown OKC Inc., SandRidge Energy and Bank of Oklahoma have invited some of Oklahoma City's most talented artists to fill the downtown air during the 2012 SoundBites concert series. SoundBites concerts are scheduled every Thursday in May from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Bank of Oklahoma Plaza (201 Robert S. Kerr) in downtown OKC. Here's the lineup: May 3 Smilin' Vic & the Soul Monkeys 
11th Annual AIA Architecture Tour The 11th Annual AIA Architecture Tour is set to take place on Saturday, Apr. 14 from noon – 6:00 p.m. This year’s event features nine locations on the self-guided tour:
Tickets are on sale now for $12 ($15 the day of the tour). They're available online, at TAP Architecture (415 N. Broadway. OKC) or the AIA Central Oklahoma Office (3535 N. Classen Blvd., OKC). For more information visit the AIA Web Site.
Biting the Apple goes glam Biting the Apple: GLAM is a provocative art and performance event for adults. this Friday and Saturday, April 13 & 14, 7 p.m. to Midnight at IAO Gallery. Glam is the shortened version of the word ‘glamour,’ a word that is often used to describe something that is or appears better than the real thing. Biting the Apple 2012: GLAM encourages artists of all media to explore the desire for those things which are better than reality. In addition to the art, guests will enjoy performances by TNT Burlesque, Jabee Williams, Balthazar, Perpetual Motion Dance, The Ladies Of The Boom, 7 Deadly Sins, 2XLP, live painting by Marcus Muse & Co., accessories by Punish Petal, a Hair & Makeup event by Hair Lounge and Velvet Monkey, and beats all night provided by the one and only, Sir Martin. Cocktails and delicious dishes will be served by the movers & shakers of Picasso on Paseo, The Roadside Chef, Joey’s Pizzeria, Flip’s, Jazmo’s Bourbon Street, and more! The event might be over ad midnight, but everyone is invited to attend the after-party at Saints on the Plaza. For more info, visit IAOGallery.org.
OKC National Memorial & Museum hosts Remembrance Ceremony The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum will host a 17th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, April 19 at 8:55 a.m. Similar to previous years, 168 seconds of silence will be observed at 9:02 a.m., reflecting the moment the nation was changed forever. Governor Mary Fallin and Mayor Mick Cornett are scheduled to join this year’s ceremony. Memorial Foundation Chairman Gary Pierson will emcee the event. The ceremony will start with a bagpipe procession of the ceremony participants, led by Pipe Sergeant Kevin M. Donnelly of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Black and Gold Pipes and Drums. Edmond North High School Orchestra will provide the music, and Charity Logan will perform a special song before the reading of the 168 names. Morgan Merrell, whose mother Frankie Ann Merrell was killed on April 19, 1995, will talk about teaching the next generation this story before the reading of the 168 names of lives lost in the tragedy, read by family members and representation from five Oklahoma rescue worker agencies. A limited number of seedlings from the Survivor Tree will be available. Each year, the Memorial Facilities & Construction staff picks up Survivor Tree seeds from Sunshine Nursery in Clinton, OK, who grows the seedlings for the Memorial Foundation. Mark Bays, with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, is the Survivor Tree consultant and has been nurturing this remarkable tree now for 17 years. For more information, visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum website.
Spokies rep, Jeff Erwin, to speak at Urban Neighbors social The next Urban Neighbors social is tonight at the Bricktown Brewery at 5:30 p.m. Members and non-members alike are invited to enjoy cocktails, networking and hear Downtown OKC, Inc.'s Jeff Erwin speak about OKC's new bike share program, Spokies. Urban Neighbors is an organization dedicated to fostering quality residential living in downtown Oklahoma City. The membership-based organization encourages the further development of quality residential living through positive interactive meetings, social events, and issue-oriented dialogue and activities. Basically, they're committed to making downtown an enjoyable and exciting place to live. To become involved, come to tomorrow's social or email
You're Invited to POP!Just in time for a season of celebrations, St. Anthony Foundation and Byron's Liquor Warehouse are teaming up to bring a fun, new event to Midtown- POP! A Champagne Tasting Event. The event is set for Friday, Apr. 20, 2012 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the beautiful Rapp Foundation Conference Center on St. Anthony's campus.
The witch is back! The Oklahoma City Ballet closes their 40th anniversary season with one of their most popular full length works, The Wizard of Oz. Take the family on this delightful "yellow brick road" trip with ballet master Jacob Sparso's original telling of L. Frank Baum's story and an original score from Kermit Poling played by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. This spectacular production boasts fabulous sets, costumes and stage effects including characters that fly through the air with the help of ZFX flying out of Las Vegas. Tickets are now available online. For more information, visit okcballet.com.
Thunder Up! Thunder fans, mark your calendars. The Thunder are better than ever and you don't wanna miss a second. Apr. 13 vs LA Clippers 7:00 p.m. Oh - and have you ever wondered what Rumble's day is like when he's not working at the Thunder games? Check this out!
Barons fans, mark your calendars! Your Oklahoma City Barons play their last regular season home game this Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. vs. the Houston Aeros. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Dr. Pepper Cooler Bag upon entry! Be sure to arrive early, doors open at 6 p.m. Your Barons have made the playoffs! Tickets are on sale now, call 232.GOAL to get yours today.
Support your OKC RedHawks Baseball is back in OKC in the newly-named Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Apr. 12 vs. Nashville Sounds Purchase your tickets online at MILB.com.
Fuzzy's Tacos coming to Lower Bricktown Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the latest addition to Lower Bricktown at 208 Johnny Bench Drive. They open on April 17. Check out FuzzysTacoShop.com online or follow them on Twitter (@FuzzysBricktown) for more info.
Project180 Update Don't frown at the construction downtown... let us show you 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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