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Celebrate the Best of OKC in Bricktown tonight Oklahoma Gazette will celebrate this year’s Best of OKC winners with a party tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Lower Bricktown. Local band The Damn Quails will perform live, and singer-songwriter Gabriel Kelley will open the event. if you want a sneak preview of tonight's entertainment, check out a live performance by The Damn Quails online or visit thedamnquails.com. The best part is... admission is free! For more information and a list of winners, visit okgazette.com. 
RAW to showcase local artists tonight You are invited to attend RAW, an artist showcase happening tonight at Club One15 - one of downtown OKC's newest venues.
What is RAW? Nineteen Oklahoma artists will be featured this evening:
When is RAW?
The Olympics fun continues at the Chesapeake Arena Celebrate the Fab Five’s Gold Medal with tickets to the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions on Oct. 4 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena! This event will be unlike any gymnastics tour ever produced, providing fans with a high-flying, dynamic experience that will celebrate the sport's beauty and skill. Bigger and better than ever, the show’s format will pair elite gymnastics skill with modern performance art that will push the boundaries of athleticism and keep fans cheering for more. 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin will lead an impressive cast, including members of the 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympic teams. And with performances by local gymnasts in each market, the Kellogg’s Tour will highlight and celebrate the sport at every level. For ticket information, visit the Chesapeake Energy Arena website.
Tickets on sale now for Jake Jam 2012 Jake Jam 2012, presented by 93.3 JakeFM and your Oklahoma Chevy Team Dealers, and benefiting Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, will take place in Bricktown Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. The Casey Donahew Band will rock the Chevy Stage in Zio's parking lot (Oklahoma Ave., between Reno & Sheridan), with JB and the Moonshine Band opening up. Want tickets? Simply text "BUILD" to 27722 to donate $10 to the Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity. For every $10 donation, you'll receive a Jake Jam ticket. Live music and summer fun, all for a good cause - can't beat that! For more information, visit JakeFM.com.
Tulsa music to perform at Cocktails in the Gardens next week Tonight, Tulsa musicians Mark Gibson and Ryan Magnani will be the featured performers at the Myriad Botanical Gardens’ “Cocktails in the Gardens” from 5-8 p.m. in the Garden Restaurant. Mark Gibson, a former resident of Oklahoma City and graduate of University of Central Oklahoma, is a singer/songwriter currently based out of Austin, TX and Tulsa, OK. His music infuses pop/rock with the blues, soul, and folk to give it depth and weight. The results transcend genre, allowing each song to have its own personality. He has performed across the country and has shared the stage with such acts as The Dave Matthews Band, The Daylights, Blue October, Alpha Rev, and Josh Kelly. Some highlight shows include performing at the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW Festival, NCAA Final Four, METV in Austin, and the South Padre International Music Festival. “Cocktails in the Gardens” includes light hors d’oeuvres, live music and a cash bar and will continue every Thursday through Aug. 30. There is a $5 cover charge for non-members. For information, visit myriadgardens.org or call (405) 297-3611.
EK Gaylord/Shields to temporarily close beginning Sunday, 8/19The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will temporarily close EK Gaylord/Shields Blvd between Reno and SW 4th St. from 6 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 19 through September for deck and beam removal of the old I-40 Crosstown bridge. Detours will be well marked along the street.
It is highly recommended that drivers avoid EK Gaylord/Shields Blvd while traffic is detoured. Drivers should consider using I-235 as an alternate route to the downtown Oklahoma City and Bricktown areas. North bound I-235 drivers can use the Sheridan Ave/Downtown exit; south bound I-235 drivers can use the N. 6th St/Downtown exit. The section of EK Gaylord/Shields Blvd that will be closed is north of the new highway so the Shields Blvd on and off-ramps to the I-40 Crosstown will remain open during this work.
Two more chances to catch the Summer Twilight Concert Series The Sunday Twilight Concert Series, presented by Devon Energy, is closing in on its final concerts and invites music lovers of all ages to enjoy the free, family-friendly concerts at the Myriad Gardens. Lemma takes the stage at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 19. Lemma is a high energy, feel good band. Their songs are filled with deep bass lines, vibrant guitar tracks and powerful vocals. What originally began as a strong passion to return to the roots of music has become a force that people of all ages and musical tastes can appreciate. “Lemma is sure to bring great energy to this Sunday night’s concert,” said Christina Foss, director of the Sunday Twilight Concert Series, presented by Devon Energy. “Their rich vocals will move audiences of all ages!” The concerts are free and take place 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, visit artscouncilokc.com.
Sip, shop and socialize at the Oklahoma Heritage Museum The Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum is celebrating an array of new Museum Gift Store with an open house event. Visit the store on August 23 between 4 and 6 p.m. to enjoy a wine tasting, light appetizers by Cheever's catering and store-wide discounts. You're invited to speak with with the Museum's store buyer about unique gift ideas and discover new merchandise, including accessories, stationery, children's gifts and more. For more information, contact Brenda Schwartz at 405.523.3211 or bbs@oklahomaheritage.com.
Public meeting to be held on future OKC boulevardThe City of Oklahoma City will host a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center (425 E. California Ave.) to formally present design concepts on the Oklahoma City Boulevard. The meeting will begin with a brief formal presentation followed by a question and answer period and the opportunity to visit one-on-one with engineers and planners. The focus of the meeting is to discuss building a four-lane roadway instead of a six-lane roadway previously indicated in the original Environmental Clearance.
Cheer on your OKC RedHawks Sadly, the OKC RedHawks' season is coming to a close soon, with only 11 more games to be played this year at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The RedHawks are home right now, taking on the Fresno Grizzlies tonight, Thursday, and Friday at 7:05 p.m. Then they're on the road one last time before they come back home to face the Albuquerque Isotopes August 27-30, followed by the Round Rock Express August 31-September 3. Here's the lineup for the next few weeks:
Aug. 16-17 vs. Fresno Grizzlies To purchase tickets, call 218.1000 or visit okcredhawks.com.
Other downtown newsPreliminary designs presented for downtown Oklahoma City elementary (NewsOK) Plans proceed for new downtown Oklahoma City parking garage (NewsOK) If you didn't attend Shop Good's Mustache bash on August 9, here's a video that shows what you missed. Hit play and enjoy! Automobile Alley goes from shabby to chic (News9's Downtown Proud series)
The Arts Council is hiring The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is looking for a talented individual to join their team. The Community Arts Program Assistant will assist with the Council's arts education and outreach programs as part of the Community Arts Program (CAP). What a great opportunity to work with a talented team of people and support Oklahoma City's thriving arts community! For more iformation, visit artscouncilokc.com.
Be Part of the Entertainment Crew for the Barons The Oklahoma City Barons are holding their Ice Girls tryouts Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Devon Boathouse (725 S. Lincoln Blvd.) from 4 - 9 p.m. The Barons Ice Girls are an interactive group that represents the Barons at hockey games during the season, but also at community events and external appearances. Whether entertaining fans at games or visiting with a group at a community appearance, the primary goal of the Ice Girls is to ensure fans are engaged at every event they appear. Tryouts are free and skating experience is not necessary. The tryouts will consist of a brief on-camera introduction, an individual interview, followed by a group question and answer session. Attire for the interview should be business casual. The Barons home opener is October 19 at the Cox Convention Center. For more info, visit the OKC Barons website.
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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