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Attend Official Dedication of Myriad Gardens at Festival on the Green Officials from the Myriad Gardens Foundation, City of Oklahoma City, Office of James Burnett and Devon Energy will officially dedicate the renovated Myriad Gardens at a special ceremony during Festival on the Green. The dedication ceremony is Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Myriad Gardens’ Band Shell, located in the north gardens. Free parking will be available in the Devon Energy Center parking garage and in the City Center East Garage (courtesy of Devon and Grubb & Ellis I Levy Beffort). Festival on the Green, hosted by the Myriad Gardens Foundation and Devon, will feature free 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. 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
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!
Barons Fans, Mark Your Calendars! The home opener for the OKC Barons Pink Out presented by Mercy is Oct. 15th at 7 p.m. Everyone in attendance will receive a Barons Pink Out shirt. Stick around after the game for post-game autographs with your Barons Ice Girls. Also, this Sunday, the puck drops at 4 p.m. After every Sunday game throughout the season, there will be a post-game skate with the ice girls and Derrick. Don't miss it! Get your tickets today at ticketmaster.com or call 232.GOAL (ext. 106).
Get Manly on Film Row this Weekend 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!
Deep Deuce Presents 2nd Annual Music Fest On Saturday, Oct. 15 from 2 - 11 p.m., Deep Deuce, known for its rich and historic jazz history, will celebrate its 2nd Annual Music Festival. The festival will feature legendary jazz & blues bands as well as other genres of music to represent the current diversity of the district. To celebrate the revitalization of the Deep Deuce District, the festival highlights a wide array of local performing artists, visual artists and musicians, while providing interactive art education for the community. The festival is located at NE 2nd Street from Russell Perry to Central and is open to the public. See you in Deep Deuce!
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. Beginning on Oct. 16, 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.
Arts Council of OKC Announces New, Free Daily Arts Program Thanks to Art Moves, a new program produced by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, downtown visitors and workers can enjoy workday lunchtime performances, demonstrations and conversations all for free. Presented by Devon Energy, Art Moves will focus on the downtown lunchtime hotspots and offer up a variety of performances, art demonstrations and discussions. “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.” For more information, including a full schedule of events, visit the Arts Council's website or call (405) 270-4848.
Youth Services for Oklahoma County Needs Our Help!Did you know that 82% of Oklahoma City Public School students are eligible for free or reduced lunches? Over fall break, many of these students don't have access to nutritious meals. Downtown OKC, Inc. is hosting a downtown food drive for the Youth Services for Oklahoma County - a non-profit organization that works to meet the basic needs of Oklahoma's teens and families. Want to help? It's easy! Just stop by our office (211 N. Robinson, Ste. 225) by Oct. 28 to donate non-perishable food items and we'll deliver them for you. If you participate, you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card from McNellie's. Thanks for helping us support a great cause!
Jam with the Original Wildcat Jass BandThe Original Wildcat Jass Band will perform at the American Banjo Museum on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The concert includes a pizza/salad buffet and soft drinks. Hailing from Tuscan, Arizona, this world-renowned band is comprised of six outstanding jazz musicians who perform traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz in a style that is both true to its roots and entertaining. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy the American Banjo Museum. With more than 300 instruments, the museum contains the largest collection of banjos on public display and is the only facility in the world dedicated America’s native musical instrument. The museum’s core collection of instruments are the ornately decorated banjos made in America during the Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s. As entertainment of the 20s and 30s was a flamboyant “in person” experience, the banjos from this era featured a decorative and ornate design, with exotic woods, inlays of ivory and mother-of-pearl, jewels, as well as hand carving and painting, which makes each banjo a work of art in itself. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets in advance for $20 by calling the American Banjo Museum at 405.604.2793. The museum is located in Bricktown at 9 East Sheridan. For more information, visit americanbanjomuseum.com
Get Your Shop on at the 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.
[Artspace] at Untitled Presents Exhibition by John-Paul Philippe'Representing an exciting project that features the art of a former Oklahoman, InDesign: The Art of John-Paul Philippe' will be presented at [Artspace] at Untitled from Oct. 14 to Jan 7. The exhibition is based on ths success of two past concepts - Roots & Ties, which brought home nationally-recognized artists who had their beginnings in Oklahoma, and Function & Design, that assembled teams of local artisans working on collective design projects. John-Paul Philippe' first gained international success in the field of design for the interiors he created for the Barney's stores world-wide. For his Untitled exhibition, he will create site-specific installations to show with a selection of paintings, prints, sculpture and murals. For more information, visit the [Artspace] at Untitled website.
OK Gazette Hosts 5th Annual Halloween Parade The Oklahoma Gazette’s Halloween Parade lurches onto the scene once again with its macabre celebration of artistry and creativity in Midtown and Downtown Oklahoma City on Oct. 29. Now in its fifth year, expect even more floats and more costumed revelers! This year’s Grand Marshal is none other than local favorite theSpyFM.com. The Gazette’s Halloween Parade has been recognized by Creative Oklahoma, Inc. as a “Great Inspiration” in recognition of its endeavors that set an example to stimulate creative thought and action in Oklahoma. The community rallies around the event as merchants and restaurant owners in Midtown and Automobile Alley along the parade route engage spectators before and after the parade with open houses and special events. The parade has been featured on nearly all Oklahoma City metro television stations as well as MTV, CNN and countless local, national and international websites. For more information, visit okgazetteparade.com.
RedHawks Field Says 'Willkommen zum Oktoberfest' Break out your lederhosen, dust off your beer stein and join us as we raise our glasses and celebrate Oktoberfest at the RedHawks Field at Bricktown on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5-9 p.m. Presented by Blue Moon, the event will feature live music, drinks, the Bier Stein Challenge, a pretzel toss, German food, a raffle and a silent auction that includes a guitar autographed by Toby Keith. Tickets are $20 in advance ($30 at the door) and admission includes a pint glass, t-shirt and 2 drink tickets. Admission is $5 for designated drivers and includes a t-shirt and unlimited soft drinks. You must be 21 or older to enter. Get your Oktoberfest tickets online today. Prost!
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
Red Earth Hosts Buffalo Bash at Remington Park At Buffalo Bash, guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and live and silent auctions that feature original work by top Native American artists and travel and entertainment packages. Enjoy the evening along with the Remington Park Oklahoma Classics --thoroughbred racing at its best. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 28, 6 - 10 p.m. in the Eclipse Suite at Remington Park (1 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73111). Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online via PayPal. Reservations will be held at the door.
Downtown OKC … You’ve Got Class! The OKC Downtown College presents another informative lunchtime seminar called “Four Secrets to Reducing Stress” on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Nationally-recognized training specialist, Donna Rynda, will be the presenter. Donna's speaking engagements have included keynote addresses, conferences, meetings, and workshops for scores of organizations throughout Oklahoma and the U.S. The seminar will take place on the 4th floor of the Downtown Library (300 Park Ave). The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch catered by Richey’s Grill. Group rates are available, but space is limited, so please RSVP by noon, Oct. 17th, at 232.3382 or jbaker@downtowncollege.com.
The Sweet Smell of Generosity! Get a deal on some of the most unique designs in OKC while supporting a great cause. A Story of Hope's weekly special offers 15% off all Swan Creek Candles between Oct. 14 & 21. These candles are clean burning, lead-free and intensely fragrant. All proceeds from A Story of Hope (120 N. Robinson) benefit Feed The Children. Follow A Story of Hope on Twitter (@aStoryofHope) to learn about the latest deals.
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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