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Meet Prancer and Blitzen at Devon's Saturdays with Santa This Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., families will have the chance to meet two of Santa's favorite reindeer, Prancer and Blitzen, at the Devon Rotunda. As they make their way from the North Pole to Oklahoma City, they're taking detours in Antler, North Dakota and Holiday, Florida. You can track their progress on Devon's Saturdays with Santa Facebook page. Other special guests from the North Pole, including Santa's elves, snowmen, and Mrs. Claus will also be at Devon's Saturdays with Santa on select weekends throughout the season to lead storytelling, help guests write letters to Santa, and create special holiday crafts. To find out what special activities are taking place each weekend, visit DowntownInDecember.com. 
Enjoy a special treat at the Devon Ice RinkVisitors to the Devon Ice Rink are in for an extra special treat tomorrow, Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m. State Farm will be on location to help skaters warm up with free hot cocoa while supplies last. Stop by and see us!
Chesapeake Snow Tubing offers thrills to holiday adventure-seekers in Bricktown Cruise down one of the country’s largest manmade snow tubing slopes at Chesapeake Energy’s Snow Tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. This snowy adventure is one of the most popular events at Downtown in December, and this year, the slope is better than ever. “Over the field we go” will have new meaning as riders slide from the ballpark’s upper deck all the way to the field on a hill of manmade snow. The snow tubes and snow are even provided in sunny weather, and for those seeking less of an adrenaline rush, a second, smaller slide will have children and moderate thrill seekers dashing through the snow. Chesapeake Snow Tubing is open Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 24 – Dec. 16 and open daily between Dec. 20 and Jan. 5. Hours of operation vary day-to-day and admission is $10 for each 90-minute session. Session size is limited, but guests may book private parties in advance by calling (405) 218-1000. Session times, holiday hours and online ticket sales are available at DowntownInDecember.com.
SandRidge hosts downtown's most unique 5k race Jingle all the way through the streets of downtown Oklahoma City in the 2012 SandRidge Santa Run on Saturday, Dec. 8. As part of Downtown in December, the SandRidge Santa Run includes a 5K race, a one-mile Fun Run and a free Santa Claus Kid’s Dash, plus a warm-up with Rumble the Bison and the Thunder Girls. This year, proceeds raised by the SandRidge Santa Run will benefit The Mentoring Project. All runners are invited to dress up in their most festive holiday costumes for the races. Registered 5k runners who dress up in holiday costumes may qualify for the costume contest. After the race, show off your costumes to the SandRidge Santa Run panel of judges, and the top three picks will win cash prizes. Register online before Nov. 30 to lock in your special discounted rate. More information is available at downtownindecember.com.
Shop local at Downtown in December's newest event Friday through Sunday, Dec. 7-9, OU Medicine will present the Winter Market in the Myriad Botanical Gardens - a new addition to this year's Downtown in December festivities. The weekend will offer an opportunity for holiday shoppers to visit the Great Lawn where there will be over 40 vendors selling local and handmade goods, including crafts, decor, jams, art and other specialty items. In addition to an abundance of holiday shopping opportunities, the Winter Market will feature food vendors, treats like hot cocoa and cider, and live outdoor musical entertainment. So put on those mittens and scarves and join us for a weekend of family-friendly holiday fun, courtesy of OU Medicine. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Add some zip to this year’s holiday season Head to the Oklahoma River to enjoy one of Downtown in December's newest holiday events. Santa’s Adventures on the Oklahoma River in the Boathouse District (725 S. Lincoln Blvd.) will feature the SandRidge Santa Zip, a 200-foot zipline, Polar Paddle, a kayak activity for kids ages 3-9, five large Holiday bounce inflatable toys, mechanical surfing machine, a candy cane rock climbing wall, and Rudolph’s Launch extreme air jumper! Open Nov. 23 - Jan. 5, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Special New Year’s Eve hours are 9 a.m. to midnight, Dec. 31. Cost is $10 (single zip line + all attractions) or $20 for an all-day pass (unlimited zip line + all attractions.) Visit Santa's Adventures on the Oklahoma River tomorrow, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. to meet Harkins Theatres' own Fill-Up the cup. He'll be handing out special prizes to random guests, so if you see him, stop and say hi! To learn more, visit downtownindecember.com.
OG&E Garden Lights will brighten your downtown stroll Visit the OG&E Garden Lights and rediscover the heart of the city with a new and improved holiday light display this year. Visitors of all ages are invited to take a magical stroll through the renovated and beautifully-illuminated Myriad Botanical Gardens each night during Downtown in December. This year’s display begins will last through New Year’s Day and admission is free to the public. Here's a helpful tip: time your visit to coincide with Free Crystal Bridge Sundays!
Have you spotted Sonic Segway Santa yet? Keep an eye out for Santa as he tours downtown events on his Segway and delivers goodies for both kids and adults. You never know when Santa might be just around the corner with special holiday giveaways and treats. Sonic Segway Santa has already been spotted at several hot spots to the delight of several downtown Tweeters:
My true colors came out when I squealed at @Coffee_Slingers when Santa rode by our window on a segway. #downtownindecember
Just saw Segway Santa in @DowntownOKCInc! Woo Santa, woo!!! http://instagr.am/p/Sl1zhlFvQ2
Saw @DowntownOKCInc's Sonic Segway Santa motoring along Robinson today on my way to lunch! Where will he turn up next? Follow @downtownokcinc on Twitter to learn when and where Santa will be.
We TRIPLE dog dare you! The first ever Little Willie's Triple Dog Dare is like nothing you have ever experienced. Participants will meet on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 a.m. at Leadership Square to challenge each other to race to the top of 3 downtown buildings. This event is open to people of all ages and even includes a 'Puppy Dog' Division for kids under 16, and keeping it in line with the "Little Willie's" spirit, there's even a Firefighters Division.
Dare - One Building Climb
Double Dog Dare - Two Building Climb
Triple Dog Dare - Three Building Climb This is a timed event by DG Productions. Athletes will start in a 'Time Trial' format with athletes being sent every 5 seconds. Awards will be given to Top 3 overall male and female as well as age group divisions. For more info, visit littlewilliestripledogdare.com.
Give the gift you know can't fail... at BC Clark's Open HouseThe downtown BC Clark store (101 Park Ave.) invites you to their Open House event on Thursday, Dec. 6 from 4-7 p.m. Wine, champagne punch and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided, as well as opportunities to win fabulous door prizes. RSVP by Monday, Dec. 3 to Kay at 405.232.8806 or online at bcclark.com/rsvp. The event is free, and an optional donation of $5 per person will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Complimentary valet parking will be available at the entrance on Broadway Avenue. Visit BC Clark during their extended holiday hours: Monday, Dec. 10 - Friday, Dec. 14 and Monday, Dec. 17 - Friday, Dec. 21, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Christmas Eve, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m..
Make your holiday memories at the historic Skirvin Hotel Visit the historic Skirvin Hilton this season to see its magically-decorated lobby and enjoy many of their festive holiday events. Guests will have the opportunity to have breakfast with Santa at the Park Avenue Grill, holiday tea, a special holiday buffet on Christmas and much more. For more information, visit downtownindecember.com or call the Skirvin Hilton at (405) 272-3040.
Free family fun at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art invites everyone to a free-admission Family Day on Sunday, Dec. 2, with various activities planned from 12 to 5 p.m. The program is organized around the special exhibition, American Moderns, 1910-1960: From O'Keeffe to Rockwell, and will take place throughout the Museum, located at 415 Couch Drive in downtown Oklahoma City. Free admission and all activities for the day are sponsored by SONIC, America's Drive-In.
Support Local Businesses at the Pop-Up Shops The Myriad Botanical Gardens Pop-Up Shops return for their second session Nov. 29 - Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring Blue Seven, Full Circle Bookstore, Cedarburg Square, Uptown Kids and trunk shows from Boho Gypsy, True North Living and a return of the popular Pencil Shavings Studio. Take a few minutes during your lunch break to visit these shops in the Myriad Botanical Gardens Restaurant and mark a few items off of your holiday shopping list. Don't forget - 10% of the sales benefit the Gardens. Mark these upcoming sessions on your calendar:
Dec. 10 - Dec. 15: 3rd Session
Dec. 17 - Dec. 24: 4th Session More information at shopcrawlr.com/popupshops.
Get in the holiday spirit at The Christmas Show Let the sleigh bells ring and the herald angels sing because we are ready for music, dance, and fun for the holidays! See conductor Joel Levine lead the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in this fantastic show for the whole family starring Michele Ragusa. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 : Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Order tickets online at okcphilharmonic.org or call 405.842.5387 weekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. It's giveaway time! Complete The Christmas Show giveaway survey for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this the Nov. 30 performance. Good luck!
Thunder up! Hey Thunder fans! Mark these dates on your calendar:
Friday, Nov. 30 - OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz, 7 p.m.
Go support your OKC Barons It's true... there's never been a better time to check out an OKC Barons game. Mark these home games on your calendar so you don't miss the action:
Tuesday, Dec. 11 - OKC Barons vs. Peoria Rivermen, 7 p.m. Visit okcbarons.com to view the full schedule.
Canterbury Choral Society presents two Baroque classics On Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7:00 p.m., Canterbury Choral Society’s passion will shine as they take on two great classical choral works; Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Magnificat. Artistic Director for Canterbury Choral Society, Randi Von Ellefson, will conduct both masterworks with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the Canterbury volunteer chorus comprised of 110 members. Tickets are on sale now at the Civic Center Music Hall or by calling 232-SING. Ticket pricing ranges from $30 to $55. The concert will be followed by a holiday reception in the lobby of the Civic Center with wassail and sugary confections fit for a king, as a thank you to Canterbury patrons for their support each year. Kris Kringle will make an appearance as well! For more information on Canterbury Choral Society, please visit our website at canterburyokc.com or call us at 232-SING (7464.) It's giveaway time! for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this special performance, complete the Canterbury Choral Society Ticket Giveaway survey by noon on Friday, Nov. 30. Good luck!
Clapton is coming to OKC Rock 'n roll legend Eric Clapton comes to Chesapeake Energy Arena Wednesday, Mar. 20 with very special guest The Wallflowers. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and will be available at the Chesapeake Energy Arena box office, by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at Ticketmaster.com. For more information about the concert, visit chesapeakearena.com.
Other downtown news
Downtown in December marks start of second decade in Oklahoma City (NewsOK)
Other downtown eventsArt Moves, Presented by Devon, various locations, ongoing Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 - Real Music Weekend, OKCMOA Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 - The Christmas Show, Civic Center Nov. 30 - OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz, 7pm Dec. 1 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Dec. 1 - Free Water Taxi Rides begin, Thurs. - Sun., Bricktown Dec. 1 - Little Willie's Triple Dog Dare, 8am Dec. 2 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Dec. 2 - Free Museum Sundays, 12-5pm, OKC Museum of Art Dec. 2 - Canterbury Choral Society presents Handel's Messiah and Bach's Magnificat, Civic Center Music Hall Dec. 3 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - Arthur Christmas, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 3 - OKC Boulevard presentation, Coca Cola Event Center, 5:30pm Dec. 6 - BC Clark open house Dec. 7 - Meditation Made Simple, Downtown Library Dec. 7-9 - OU Medicine presents Winter Market, Myriad Gardens Dec. 7-9 & 14-16 - OKC Ballet's The Nutcracker, Civic Center Dec. 8 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Dec. 8 - SandRidge Santa Run, 9am, Leadership Square Dec. 8 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Chesapeake Arena Dec. 8 - Canterbury Youth Chorus, Myriad Gardens Dec. 9 - Free Museum Sundays, 12-5pm, American Banjo Museum & Red Earth Museum and Gallery (with open house event) Dec. 9 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Dec. 9 - Canterbury Youth Chorus, Myriad Gardens Dec. 9 - Meditation Made Simple, Downtown Library Dec. 10 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - White Christmas, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 11 - OKC Barons vs. Peoria Rivermen Dec. 11 - Canterbury Young Men's Chorus, St. Anthony Hospital Dec. 14 - OKC Barons vs. San Antonio Rampage Dec. 15 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Dec. 15 - OKC Barons vs. San Antonio Rampage, Car Giveaway/Holiday Celebration Night/Scarf Giveaway Dec. 16 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Dec. 16 - Free Museum Sundays, 12-5pm, Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum Dec. 16 - Breakfast with Santa, Myriad Gardens Dec. 17 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - It's a Wonderful Life, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 21 - OKC Barons vs Texas Stars Dec. 22 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Dec. 22 - OKC Barons vs. Texas Stars, Car Giveaway/Post Game Player Autographs Dec. 23 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Dec. 31 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - Home Alone, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve/Barons Jersey Giveaway Dec. 31 - Opening Night
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. This list provides a summary of downtown streets expected to be under construction for the next few weeks.
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