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Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Welcomes Two Millionth Visitor The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is proud to announce the celebration of its two millionth visitor on June 18. Vickie Cousatte arrived at the Museum around 1:30 p.m. and was surprised to know that she was now a part of the Museum’s history. Vickie Cousatte and her family from the Miami, Oklahoma area received a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour led by Executive Director Kari Watkins and members of the Memorial’s Conscience Committee, consisting of family members, survivors and rescue workers. Members of the Oklahoma City Police and Fire Departments folded the American flag that dropped from the ceiling and presented it to the winning family and then rolled out the red carpet to begin their tour. In addition, the family also received a special “thank you” package that highlights the best of the state from Oklahoma companies. The Memorial, which has now been opened ten years, averages visitors from all 50 states each month and 92 countries last year alone.
 Devon Energy Sunday Twilight Concert Series Enjoy a concert every Sunday on the newly renovated Grand Lawn at the Myriad Gardens. These FREE concerts run through August 28. Show time is 7 p.m. This week enjoy Riders Ford. Bring your family and a picnic and enjoy the great music. For more information visit artscouncilokc.com. Red, White, & Boom! On Sunday, July 3, at 8:30pm, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Maestro Joel Levine are proud to present the fourth annual "Red, White, & Boom! Concert and Fireworks Spectacular" starring Sandi Patty. Free Cyrstal Bridge Admission July 4The Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory will offer FREE admission to all guests on Monday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Myriad Botanical Gardens is in the final stages of a $36 million renovation, funded through the 2007 General Obligation Bond and the city’s Project180 initiative. New outdoor elements at the Gardens include a grand event lawn and wave fountain, plus multiple new seating areas and water features. Still to open later in the year are the children’s garden and interactive fountain, dog release area, restaurant, seasonal plaza, plus a brand new visitors’ information center on the south side of the Crystal Bridge. Visitors are advised to use the north entrance of the Crystal Bridge, near the band shell, while work on the visitor information center is being completed.
Passages Continues at OKCMOA Passages’ 14,000-square-foot, interactive, non-sectarian, worldwide traveling exhibition will enable visitors to see, touch, feel and experience the dramatic and surprising story of thousands of years of Bible history. Included in the exhibition is one of the earliest pieces of Genesis, along with the Codex Climaci Rescriptus, one of the earliest-surviving, near-complete Bibles, and the most extensive early biblical texts in Jesus’ household language of Palestinian Aramaic. The exhibit is currently on display at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and will run through October 16, 2011 before moving on to Vatican City and New York City. First Person: Stories of Hope Survivors and others affected by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building will share their stories during a weekly series, "First Person: Stories of Hope," this summer. Each week until August 26, a different survivor, family member or worker will speak on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum's Center for Education and Outreach. The presentations are free with paid admission to the museum, which is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, military members or students. For more information, go to www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org or call 235-3313. Batter Up for RedHawks Baseball Oklahoma City RedHawks’ season is upon us through September 5! Get your tickets to cheer them on and join the fun at the RedHawks Ballpark in Bricktown! MidTown Market at SaintsSt. Anthony and Urban Agrarian continue to bring delicious offerings to this season of the MidTown Market at Saints on Friday’s from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the East Walker Avenue parking plaza. Cocktails on the Skyline at the OKCMOAThursday evenings are special occasions on the Roof Terrace of the the Oklahoma City Museum of Art! We offer a full bar, complementary chips and salsa, and the beautiful ambiance and incomparable view of the Oklahoma City skyline. Join downtown workers, the suburbs’ adventurous, concert and film goers, and the art crowd for Cocktails on the Skyline. Bands for June 23–Born In November; and 30–Phil Brown and Body Language. July bands are 7– Born In November; 14–Amy Young and Friends; 21– Born In November and 28–Bruce Benson. Chevy Bricktown Banjo Bash Enjoy informal performances from banjo players from across the country July 15 and 16 at various Bricktown venues. All Chevy Bricktown Banjo Bash performances are FREE and open to the public. Admission will also be FREE to the American Banjo Museum during the weekend. Venues include the American Banjo Museum, Bourbon St. Cafe, the Bricktown Brewery and Spaghetti Warehouse. Eat Constructively Downtown Support the restaurants that are being immediately impacted by street construction including: Trattoria Il Centro, 500 W. Main St., 405.601.5858, www.trattoriailcentro.com Coney Island, 428 W. Main St., 405.239.8568 Johnny’s Lunch Box, 413 W. Sheridan Ave., 405.232.9409, www.johnnyslunchbox.com La Luna Mexican Café, 409 W. Reno Ave., 405.235.9596, www.lalunamexicancafe.com The Peacock Restaurant, 517 W. Reno Ave., 405.278.7871 Pizza Town, 430 W. Main St., 405.232.2316, www.pizzatownokc.com The Thai Kitchen, 327 Dean A. McGee Ave., 405.236.0229, www.thaikitchenokc.com Joey’s Pizzeria, 700 W. Sheridan Ave. (now open), 405.525.8503, www.joeyspizzeriaokc.com Markies Deli, 612 N. Robinson Ave., 405.239.MARK, www.markiesdeli.com Colcord Café and Bar, 15 N. Robinson Ave., 405.601.4300, www.colcordhotel.com Let the restaurant managers/owners know that in addition to their great food, the construction brought you in! That should make their day (or night)! Register Your Storm Shelter Online Oklahoma City residents who have not registered their storm shelter with the City’s Action Center can now do so by logging on to www.okc.gov and clicking on the “register your storm shelter” link under the Action Center icon. The Storm Shelter Registry is a free, voluntary service that allows residents to provide information about their storm shelter so police, fire and emergency responders can find them in case of an emergency. “We don’t want residents to be buried undetected in their storm shelter for an extended length of time after severe weather,” said Action Center manager Beth Crounse. “The registry will help public safety officers know where to search during the rescue process.” If your storm shelter is located in the Oklahoma City limits and you are unable to add it to the registry, or if you need to update information about your registered storm shelter, contact the Action Center at 297-2535. Information gathered will not be shared with anyone other than emergency responders. First Mortgage Company Open House TodayJoin First Mortgage Company at their new location at 415 North Broadway for a open house and ribbon cutting Thursday, June 23. Stop by between 4 - 6 p.m. for wine, cocktails, appetizers and a chance to win an iPad2. For more information contact Shelley Pruitt at 405-326-6011. Project180 Update Don't frown if you're coming downtown! Look below to learn how to get around! Be informed & prepared for traffic changes downtown by joining the Project180 mailing list. Enter your e-mail address at this link: http://conta.cc/BeInformed Visit the Project180 Website - Join them on Facebook and Twitter Get the Project180 weekly map here: http://www.okc.gov/project180/P180WeeklyMap.pdf Check for traffic advisory updates posted here: Downtown Traffic Advisory Connect with Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc. Like us on Facebook: Downtown OKC, Inc. |
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