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Thanks to our Downtown in December sponsors! This year's Downtown in December, presented by Devon, provided holiday entertainment to thousands of families this season. Over the past several years, Oklahoma City has come a long way, and these amazing holiday events and attractions certainly add to our city's awesomeness! Of course, none of it would have been possible without Downtown in December's presenting sponsor Devon, as well as several other local companies and organizations, including Chesapeake Energy, SandRidge Energy, OneMain Financial, OU Medicine, Sonic, Continental Resources, and more. It truly warms our hearts to see these great folks team up to create wonderful and festive ways for our families to make lasting holiday memories downtown. Thank you, sponsors, for making downtown a magical place to celebrate! For a full list of sponsors, visit downtownindecember.com. 
Devon Ice Rink provides entertainment for your holiday guests Christmas may be over, but ice skating weather is just beginning! The Devon Ice Rink will be open through Feb. 3, so there's plenty of time left to take the family. If you need a snack, the Ice Cafe in the Myriad Gardens restaurant space will provide sweet treats and hot cocoa to keep you warm. Admission to the rink is $10 per person and includes skate rental. Hours of operation vary, so visit DowntownInDecember.com for complete details.
Chesapeake Snow Tubing offers thrills to holiday adventure-seekers in Bricktown Chesapeake Energy snow tubing in the ballpark will have thrill seekers dashing through the snow daily through Jan. 5. Visit the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark to enjoy one of Downtown in December's most popular events - and even the little ones can join in the fun! Sessions begin every 2 hours starting at noon: 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for each 90-minute session. Session size is limited, so buy your tickets in advance online at DowntownInDecember.com.
Water taxi rides are free during December All aboard for an adventure cruise on a Bricktown Water Taxi! On designated evenings during December, all ages are welcome to enjoy a fun-filled float down the beautifully-adorned Bricktown canal free of charge, courtesy of the Downtown Business Improvement District. Guests can board the boats on Mickey Mantle Drive across from the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, just west of the third-base entrance.
Hours of Operation
Put a little zip in your holiday 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! The activities are open through 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.) To learn more, visit downtownindecember.com.
Ring in the New Year downtown Ring in the New Year at Opening Night - OKC's favorite family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration. Opening Night takes place in nine venues in Downtown Oklahoma City, with 16 stages full of the state's best talent - beginning at 7 p.m.. Stake your claim in the Myriad Gardens by 11:30 p.m. to enjoy the finale show and fireworks that will officially launch 2013! Get the full event schedule here! An Opening Night wristband allows attendees into all the venues, all night long. Wristbands are $8 in advance or $10 at the event, with children 5 and under admitted free. Wristbands are available at 7-Eleven Stores of Oklahoma, metro Homeland stores, Science Museum Oklahoma, and at MidFirst Bank locations. For more information about Opening Night, visit artscouncilokc.com.
Thunder up! Hey Thunder fans! Mark these dates on your calendar:
Thursday, Dec. 27 - OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks, 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 games on your calendar so you don't miss the action:
Thursday, Dec. 27 - OKC Barons at Texas Stars, 7:30 p.m. Visit okcbarons.com to view the full schedule.
Other downtown news
Lackmeyer: Santa Claus spends happy holiday weekend downtown (NewsOK) What to do in Oklahoma on Dec. 25, 2012: Skate through Christmas at the Devon Ice Rink (BAM's Blog, Look@OKC)
Buyers sought for Journal Record Building in Oklahoma City (NewsOK)
Steve Lackmeyer: New restaurant could be built near white-water center along Oklahoma River (NewsOK)
Other downtown eventsArt Moves, Presented by Devon, various locations, ongoing Dec. 27- OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks, Chesapeake Arena Dec. 27- Film: Christmas Vacation, 6:30pm, The Paramount OKC Dec. 27-30 – Stars in Shorts, OKCMOA Dec. 28 - OKC Barons vs. San Antonio Rampage Dec. 29- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Civic Center Music Hall Dec. 30- Rickey Smiley Holiday Show, 7pm, Civic Center Music Hall Dec. 31 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - Home Alone, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 31 - OKC Barons vs. Texas Stars Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve/Barons Jersey Giveaway Dec. 31- OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns, Chesapeake Arena Dec. 31 - Opening Night Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Liftoff party, Club One15 Jan. 2- OKC Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets, Chesapeake Arena 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. 11- OKC Barons vs. Charlotte Checkers Jan. 12- Oklahoma 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. 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-April 21 – Photorealism Revisited Exhibition, OKCMOA Jan. 25-26- The Music of Michael Jackson, 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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