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More Thunder news from the OK Gazette "Yes, the OKC Thunder's defeat in game 4 of the NBA Finals was a buzzkill, but it ain't over yet. Game 5 is tonight, and while the Thunder trails the Miami Heat 3-1 — and no NBA team has ever come back from that sort of deficit in the finals to win the championship — it's also true that there is something truly extraordinary about this team.
Get the full story on OKGazette.com. 
The word on the street... Need a way to pass the time before tonight's Thunder game? Check out some interesting articles we came across.
To-do list: How the OKC Thunder can still win the NBA title (Sporting News)
Young Thunder fan cries over loss (CNN)
Thunder dealsHas all this Thundering up taken a toll on your wallet? Several downtown bars and restaurants host watch parties and offer great gameday deals so you can enjoy the game without breaking the bank. The Library of Fine Food & Spirits: Thunder up with 2 beers, a Thunder burger and a side for only $12. (thelibraryokc.com) Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Bricktown: When the Thunder play, they break out the Wheel of Fuzzy's Fun and give away prizes throughout the game. (fuzzystacoshop.com) Tapwerks: Enjoy $2 domestics and 1/2 price wings and nachos during the game. Also, wear a beard to Tapwerks and get BEERED! They'll hook you up with a free domestic draft for showing your team spirit. (tapwerks.com) Red Piano Lounge: Watch the game in style at the Skirvin's Red Piano Lounge. From 5.00 p.m. till tip off on gamedays, enjoy happy hour deals, including $5 appetizers and domestic beer specials. (redpianolounge.com) Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse: Happy hour is from 4:30-7 p.m., with $2 domestic longnecks. Get 1/2 price appetizers before and after the game, plus complimentary limo rides to and from the Oklahoma City Arena. (mickeymantlesteakhouse.com) Abuelo’s: They offer $2 Bud Light bottles, but you should also try the Thunderita (a blue, blueberry-flavored margarita). (abuelos.com) Earl’s: Enjoy $2 draft beers. (earlsribpalace.com) Nonna’s Purple Bar: 1/2-price appetizers, 3:30-6 p.m. (nonnas.com) BRiX: All season long, BRiX will host the Thunder Post-Game Radio Show after all home games. Offering $2.50 Philly sandwiches and 1/2-price appetizers after the games. Also, get $10 domestic beer buckets, $18 Bud Light pitchers and $4 drink specials. (brixokc.com) RedPin Lounge: Happy hour happens at RedPin from 4-7 p.m., with $2.50 bowling + free shoes and domestic beers for $2. Watch the game on flat screens and 60 ft. video wall. (bowlredpink.com) Hooters: Buy a 10-piece boneless wing basket and get one FREE if you’re wearing Thunder attire. $2 Bud and Bud Light pints during all Thunder games, home and away. (hooters.com)
History of Oklahoma City police is on display in BricktownBricktown's newest attraction is a history exhibit on the Oklahoma City Police Department. The exhibit is on display at 219 E Main St. The new exhibits, which date to the city's earliest days as a fairly lawless town that sprouted overnight to 10,000 people, are enough to merit the station status as one of Bricktown's newest attractions for locals and tourists alike. The exhibits include early-day booking photos, guns, badges, the city's first bomb removal unit, vintage police uniforms, and displays on the visits of gangsters including Bonnie and Clyde and Machine Gun Kelly. Get the full story on NewsOK.com.
Cheer on your OKC RedHawks Baseball season is underway OKC's newly-named Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Here are the RedHawks' upcoming games:
June 21-22 @ Nashville Sounds
Free movie night series begins at the Boathouse District The Boathouse District in downtown OKC will offer free family movie nights this summer on the banks of the Oklahoma River. The inaugural film, Dolphin Tale, will be screened Saturday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. Admission and parking at the corner of Lincoln Blvd. and S.E. 6th St. are free and concessions will be available for purchase. Movie-goers are invited to bring their chairs and blankets to watch the film, which will be displayed on the side of the Chesapeake Finish Line Tower. Boathouse District Family Movie Night takes place following RIVERSPORT Adventure Saturdays, which provide a new way to experience more than a dozen fun and exciting activities on the Oklahoma River for one price. Activities include rowing and kayaking lessons, Paddle Now kayak, stand up paddle board and dragon boat experiences, the kayak plunge and more. Adventure Saturdays take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Boathouse District, Lincoln Blvd and S.E. 6th Street. Day passes are $40 for adults or $20 for youth ages 8-12; season passes are $85 for adults or $45 for youth ages 8-12. Learn more or purchase passes online at riversportokc.org or call 405.552.4040.
Credit reports - how to get and read yours What is a credit report and credit score? Who is looking at it? What hurts your score? How can you raise your score? How do you get your credit report for free? Join us at noon on June 26 as presenter Terri Talley, Business Development Officer at Allegiance Credit Union answers these questions and more at the next free Tuesday Topics lunchtime seminar. A free box lunch will be provided. Space is limited for this free event, so please R.S.V.P. by noon, June 25 by contacting Jimmie Sue Baker at 405.232.3382 or jbaker@downtowncollege.com. This presentation is part of the “Tuesday Topics” series sponsored by OKC Downtown College, Allegiance Credit Union, Downtown OKC, Inc.
Sunday Twilight Concert Series presents Maurice Johnson & Company This summer, the Sunday Twilight Concert Series, presented by Devon, is inviting music lovers of all ages to free, family-friendly concerts at the Myriad Gardens. Maurice Johnson & Company is set to perform the next concert in the series on Sunday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Oklahoma City-based band, always a crowd favorite at Arts Council events, showcases some of the best jazz guitar playing in the metro. Johnson has written three nationally-published music books, built handcrafted archtop guitars, and sold an exclusive line of guitars honoring jazz great, Charlie Christian, to Gibson Guitars. Johnson's meticulous jazz music entrances audiences of all ages. “Maurice Johnson & Company is a concert you won’t want to miss,” said Christina Foss, director of the Sunday Twilight Concert Series, presented by Devon. “Maurice is a phenomenal jazz guitarist who will leave you in awe. Maurice drew a large crowd at Opening Night 2012 and we are so excited to have him back!” This year’s lineup, which is subject to change, is as follows:
June 24: Maurice Johnson & Company – Jazz The concerts are free and take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Band Shell on the Great Lawn at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs; however pets and glass containers are prohibited. The 32nd annual Sunday Twilight Concert Series is presented by Devon Energy with additional support from Oklahoma Arts Council, Allied Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Magic 104.1 - KMGL. For more information please visit ArtsCouncilOKC.com.
Registration open for RIVERSPORT Challenge Dual-Sport Race Registration is open for the RIVERSPORT Challenge. The dual sport event will feature a kayak race followed by a running race and will take placeSaturday, June 30 with adults starting at 8:30 a.m. and youth ages 8-12 starting at 10 a.m. The adult race consists of a 500-meter sprint in a stable recreational kayak followed by a 5k run. Youth will kayak for 200m then participate in a quarter mile run. Races will be held in the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River and Oklahoma River Trails. Registration includes a free kayak rental and participants are encouraged to rent kayaks by the hour or purchase a monthly pass to get more preparation on the water before the day of the race. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each five-year age group as well as the overall male and female participants. Every youth entry will be given an award to celebrate their accomplishment and hard work in preparing for the race. The RIVERSPORT Challenge will be part of the SandRidge Energy Stars & Stripes River Festival. This all-day event includes family activities, food from local vendors, live music and fireworks. Admission and parking are free, and so are many activities. Learn more at oklahomariverevents.org.
OKCMOA, ULI collaborative film series kicks off tonight Starting tonight, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Urban Land Institute of Oklahoma, presents five new films that explore the effects of urbanization on modern life. The film series runs June 21-24, 2012, and will conclude with a panel discussion about Oklahoma City’s urban development. All screenings will take place in the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Noble Theater. For more information, visit okcmoa.com.
Snack WarsSnack Wars is a live, snack-making challenge for kids where five participants per age division compete before a panel of three local expert judges. Kids are faced with taking everyday food items and turning them into a healthy and delicious after-school snack. Participants have 12 minutes to plan and assemble a snack with a tub of mystery ingredients given to them. The goal of this challenge is to encourage kids to get into the kitchen and get creative and have fun while learning about food, flavor, fuel and nutrition. Snack Wars was developed through Portion Size Me, a lifestyle and campaign that started out as a summer project in the home of then-10-year-old Marshall Reid of Sanford, NC, who inspired his family to “get real” with their food choices. When: June 23; 1- 3 p.m. Where: Downtown YMCA Age divisions: Ages 8-9, Ages 10-11, Ages 12-13 For more info, call 405.297.7700 or visit ymcaokc.org.
Welcome to OKC, Yelp! Yelp.com now has a presence in Oklahoma City. Sure, you've always been able to find local businesses on Yelp and write reviews, but Yelp has recently installed a Community Manager in Oklahoma City. Julie P. will hold monthly office hours and will host Yelp events that are open to everyone. Be sure to follow them on Twitter at @YelpOKC, and like them on Facebook to stay up-to-date. Yelp, a San Francisco-based website, was launched in 2004 as an online urban city guide to connect people with great local businesses. Yelp had an average of 71 million monthly unique visitors in Q1 and Yelpers have written over 27 million reviews. In addition to reviews, you'll find local events, talk and lists. For developers looking to use Yelp reviews, deals and photos on your site or mobile app, Yelp makes it easy! Email okc@yelp.com if you have questions, comments or want to discuss sponsorship and other opportunities.
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