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Good news for foodies: Downtown Restaurant Week is coming! Downtown OKC, Inc. and the Oklahoma Gazette present Downtown Restaurant Week January 20-26. That's right - downtown OKC is about to turn into a paradise for foodies. During Downtown Restaurant Week, several local eateries team up to create special prix-fixe menus that feature delicious items you won't see on their regular menus. Each meal is offered at a fixed price: $35 per person for dinner and $12 per person for lunch. And it's all for a good cause! As a bonus, everyone who completes a comment card after their meal will be entered to win cool prizes like restaurant gift cards. For every comment card you complete, Downtown OKC, Inc. will donate $1 to the City Rescue Mission Impact Hunger Food Resource Center, up to $10,000! For more information, including a list of participating restaurants, visit DowntownOKC.com. 
Jekyll and Hyde come to the Civic Center American Idol finalist and Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages) and Grammy nominee and Canadian R&B superstar Deborah Cox bring their soulful vocals to the Civic Center Jan. 15-20 with Jekyll & Hyde, the classic tale of good and evil. After four thrilling years on Broadway and multiple worldwide tours, this dark and dangerous love story from Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse returns in a stunning new production that is touring the U.S. before heading to Broadway this spring. The show's popular songs have been reinterpreted to suit the powerful and contemporary vocal stylings of Cox and Maroulis, but the story, based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella, remains unchanged. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit okcciviccenter.com.
OKC Philharmonic presents Pristine Visions On Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m., the Oklahoma City Philharmonic will present Pristine Visions - a concert schedule featuring the music of Dvorak, Beethoven and a performance by guest violinist, Stefan Jackiw. Jackiw is recognized as “one of the best and most interesting young violinists heard in a long time” (Chicago Sun-Times), captivating audiences with playing that is “striking for its intelligence and sensitivity” (Boston Globe). Hailed for “talent that’s off the scale” (Washington Post), Jackiw has appeared as soloist with the Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco symphony orchestras, among others. A special concert preview will be held at 7 p.m. featuring the guest soloist. The preview is free to ticket holders. For more information, visit okcphilharmonic.org.
Thunder up! We may not have beat the Nets last night, but no one can say it wasn't an exciting game. Mark these dates on your calendar so you don't miss the action:
Friday, Jan. 4 - OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 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.
Friday, Jan 4 - OKC Barons at Grand Rapids Griffins, 6 p.m. Visit okcbarons.com to view the full schedule.
The Downtown College will help you succeed in 2013 Whether you're wanting to get fit or learn a new language, the OKC Downtown College will help you achieve your goals in 2013.
Be a Good Buddy These Tuesday Topics events will take place on the 4th Floor of the Downtown Library. For more information or to RSVP, call 405.232.3382 or email info@downtowncollege.com. The Tuesday Topics Series is sponsored by OKC Downtown College, Allegiance Credit Union, Downtown OKC Incorporated, and the Norick Downtown Library.
History comes to life at the Versus Series The Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum presents The Versus Series - an interactive presentation that "pits" a historic Oklahoman against his or her modern day contemporary. (And by "pit," they mean compare and contrast in a friendly manner.) You're invited to attend the next discussion in the series, featuring Jim Thorpe, one of the greatest athletes in history, portrayed by Robert Manchester IV, and Bart Conner - the only American gymnast to win Gold Medals at every level of national and international competition. Bob Burke, Oklahoma city attorney, author, historian, and a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, will serve as “referee” for the event. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. Admission is free for association members. For more information, contact Gini Campbell at 405.523.3202 or visit OklahomaHeritage.com.
Jabee does it again Local hip-hop artist, Jabee, once again has downtown buzzing about his latest video, "Stephanie" (Super Ugly) ft. Carlitta Durand. Jabee continues to spread the Oklahoma love by shooting and producing his videos in the heart of OKC. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out on Vimeo.com.
Other downtown news
Oklahoma City Thunder: Kevin Durant's ejection caps OKC's frustrating loss to Brooklyn Nets
Oklahoma City Midtown property sold; housing development possible
Busy year awaits for downtown Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County seeks downtown tax increment financing for projects
Streetcar plans scrutinized by Oklahoma City Council
Other downtown eventsArt Moves, Presented by Devon, various locations, ongoing Jan. 3-6 - Film: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel, OKCMOA Jan. 4 - OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Chesapeake Arena Jan. 6 - Winter Bridal Show, 12-5pm Jan. 9 - OKC Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Chesapeake Arena Jan. 10-12 - Film: The Loneliest Planet, OKCMOA Jan. 11 - OKC Barons vs. Charlotte Checkers Jan. 11-12 - Film: Wuthering Heights, OKCMOA Jan. 12 - OKC Philharmonic: Pristine Visions, Civic Center Music Hall Jan. 12 - OKC Barons vs. Charlotte Checkers Jan. 12 - UFC: Strikeforce, Chesapeake Arena Jan. 13 - OKC Barons vs. Texas Stars Jan. 15-20 - Jekyll and Hyde, Civic Center Music Hall Jan. 16 - OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets, Chesapeake Arena Jan. 17-19 - Film: 2012 Sundance Short Films, OKCMOA Jan. 18 - OKC Barons vs. San Antonio Rampage Jan. 19 - George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away Tour, Chesapeake Arena Jan. 19 - Jeff Mangum, 7pm, ACM@UCO Performance Lab Jan. 24-27 - Film: Chasing Ice, OKCMOA Jan. 24-April 21 – Photorealism Revisited Exhibition, OKCMOA Jan. 25-26- The Music of Michael Jackson, Civic Center Music Hall Jan. 25-26 - Film: The Waiting Room, OKCMOA Jan. 25-26 - Film: The House I Live In, OKCMOA Jan. 27 - OKC Philharmonic: Motion & Emotion, Civic Center Music Hall Feb. 2 - OKC Phil's Discovery Series: America the Beautiful, Civic Center Music Hall
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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