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The SandRidge Santa Run is this weekend! Whether you're a 5k runner, or just want to treat the kids to a fun time, this Saturday's SandRidge Santa Run offers something for everyone. The annual SandRidge Santa Run will take place this Saturday, Dec. 10 and will will feature awards to the top finishers and a holiday costume contest with cash prizes. Proceeds benefit the City Rescue Mission. Make this family event part of your holiday traditions. Register tomorrow at Schlegel Bicycles or at packet pickup on race day at Leadership Square between 7 and 8:30 a.m. For more information and a complete schedule of activities, visit DowntowninDecember.com. 
Devon events a hit at Downtown in December The 10th annual Downtown in December, presented by Devon has seen unprcedented attendance over the past few weeks as families from all over the region come downtown to enjoy new and old holiday events. This year, two of the most popular attractions are the Devon Ice Rink and Devon's Saturdays with Santa, both of which take place in the beautifully renovated Myriad Gardens. Over 150 children came to the Crystal Bridge for the first week of Devon's Saturdays with Santa to enjoy free cookies and crafts, write letters to the North Pole and visit with the Big Man himself. This is the newest addition to the Downtown in December lineup and is sure to be a family favorite for years to come. The Devon Ice Rink continues to be Oklahoma City's most popular holiday event. This is an exciting year because the rink has found a new permanent home in the Myriad Gardens. The new location provides a perfect opportunity to skate in the heart of the city and enjoy the gardens and the holiday light display. “Downtown Oklahoma City has been our home for more than 40 years,” said Wendi Schuur, Devon’s director of public and community affairs. “Many Oklahomans have incorporated these events into their family’s holiday tradition, and we are delighted to work with Downtown OKC Inc. to provide even more opportunities for families to come downtown and experience a festive atmosphere and abundant activities.” The Devon Ice Rink and Devon's Saturdays with Santa are 2 of over twenty Downtown in December events. For a full schedule, visit DowntowninDecember.com.
OKC hosts Ramada All-College Baksetball Classic The 76th Ramada All-College Basketball Classic will be held Saturday, Dec. 17 at the newly-renovated Chesapeake Energy Arena. The doubleheader will feature Oklahoma against Houston and Oklahoma State vs. New Mexico. The classic will be accompanied by the return of the Kid's Basketball Adventure, which will take place in the Cox Business Service Convention Center on Dec. 18. This is a free, interactive basketball family festival that will include food, entertainment, basketball clinics and more. Buy your tickets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.
Attention Downtown employees and residents! You're invited to join your friends at the OKC Downtown College for a free holiday reception and class preview on Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Norick Downtown Library (300 Park Ave., 4th floor). Enjoy food by Markie’s Deli and Joey’s Pizzeria, and while you're there, enter the Win-A-Class contest. Guests are also invited to preview the Downtown College January class schedule and meet with instructors. Please RSVP for this come-and-go event by noon on Dec. 12 by calling 232-3382.
Gift ideas from your OKC Barons Shopping for Christmas? Your Oklahoma City Barons have a great gift idea! Get 4 Barons Santa hats and 4 Barons tickets starting as low as $52. Call 232-GOAL for your OKC Barons stocking stuffer today. Mark your calendars! The Barons are back in town this Friday night hosting the Peoria Rivermen. The puck drops at 7 p.m. Come out and support the Barons for Downtown in December’s “Sing for Santa Night” and participate in the 2nd annual Teddy Bear toss, presented by Fox 25 and Chesapeake Energy. Happy holidays!
Thunder Up! The Thunder is back, Oklahoma. This month is jam-packed with activity, so mark these dates on your calendar and Thunder Up! Sunday, Dec. 18 @ Dallas Preseason - 6:30pm
Enjoy downtown attractions for free this month As part of Downtown in December, presented by Devon, several downtown attractions will be available for free throughout the month.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets for the Devon Ice Rink and Chesapeake Snow Tubing! Here are this week's schedules: Devon Ice Rink Starting on Dec. 12, the rink will be open noon - midnight daily. Chesapeake Snow Tubing For more information, visit DowntowninDecember.com.
First Mortgage Company and Urban Neighbors host Dec. social Please join Urban Neighbors for their last social of 2011 hosted by Shelley Pruitt at First Mortgage Company. Come meet and mingle with your fellow downtown neighbors. The social will also host a Christmas Toy Drive for the City Rescue Mission, so if you'd like to contribute, bring an new, unwrapped toy.
Art Moves partners with deadCENTER Film Festival The pairing of one of Oklahoma City’s finest festivals with the new free daily arts initiative by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City will offer a lunchtime treat for downtown workers and visitors. Art Moves, presented by Devon, now in its third month, is pairing with deadCENTER Film Festival to showcase some of its best short films on Monday, Dec. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Norick Downtown Library auditorium on the 4th floor. The free event is open to the public. Food and drinks are allowed. “We are so excited to be partnering with the fine folks at deadCENTER,” said Angela Hodgkinson, Art Moves Director for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. “We’re offering, for the first time at Art Moves, one of the most loved art forms – film. The short films dead CENTER has picked out for us are going to be fantastic! It’ll be the perfect midday break.” For more information, visit artscouncilokc.com or call 405.270.4848.
The Skirvin hosts festive holiday celebrations Holiday traditions are in full swing at the Skirvin Hilton in Downtown OKC. Breakfast with Santa has already sold out for Dec. 10 so you're encouraged to book now for Dec. 17. The cost is $24.95 for adults and $15.95 for children. Another delightful Skirvin tradition is High Tea in December. It provides a fun way for families to reunite while enjoying some of the finest teas and food in the city. High Tea in December takes place Thursdays through Sundays through the 17th (the 17th already sold out!) so book your reservation today. The cost is $17.95 per person. And as a final Skirvin Centennial celebration, Christmas Brunch Buffet will be offered on Christmas day from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. for $49.95 for adults and $25.95 for children. New Year's Eve is always special at the Skirvin (where would you rather be?) and this year they're offering two seatings in the Park Avenue Grill at 6:00 and 9:00 with a pre-fixe menu. Free valet parking is offered for each occasion and reservations are required for all holiday events. Please call 272-3040 and make your reservations today. Happy holidays!
Wayne McEvilly featured at Art Moves next week Pianist Wayne McEvilly will perform Mostly Beethoven at the Oklahoma City Art Museum on Dec. 13 at noon. The performance is free, courtesy of Art Moves. Art Moves, presented by Devon, is an Arts Council initiative that provides free, daily lunchtime arts events to the downtown area. They work with various locations like the Downtown Library, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and the newly-renovated Myriad Gardens to host these events. Art Moves, Presented by Devon, consists of performances (think quartets, storytellers, and ballet troupes), artist demonstrations (from all mediums), short film selections, and artist/curator discussions. For more information about Art Moves, visit the OKC Arts Council's website or view a video of Wayne McEvilly's recent performance on KSBI TV .
AIA Oklahoma honors TAP Architecture TAP Architecture's design for Homeless Alliance WestTown Campus received an Honor Award for Restoration Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Oklahoma Chapter at their awards banquet on Nov. 3. TAP's design transformed two neglected light industrial metal buildings into a sparkling, inviting and respectful campus where homeless and near-homeless families in Oklahoma City receive food, day shelter and assistance from multiple social service agencies. TAP's design is one that is likely to become a national model for homelss social services.
Welcome to downtown, Flogistix!Flogistix, an oil and gas optimization company, has become our newest neighbor in downtown OKC. Located in City Place at 204 N. Robinson Ave., Flogistix is a natural gas service provider with 20 or so management personnel and over 150 sales and technical reps across the region. Learn more about their relocation to downtown OKC on NewsOK.com
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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