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Space is filling up on the Downtown Home Tour Whether you're looking to rent, buy, or you're just curious, the Downtown Home Tour will offer you a glimpse of what it's like to live in the heart of the city. Join us on Sunday, Sept. 30 from noon - 4 p.m. to check out new, popular, high-end properties in the downtown area. It's free to participate, but space is limited, so sign up online before Sept. 26. Each registered attendee will receive a free ticket to the Taste of Bricktown event on Oct. 7. The Downtown Home Tour is hosted by Downtown OKC, Inc. on behalf of the Business Improvement District. For more information, call 405.235.3500 or visit downtownokc.com. 
The MAPS 3 public input meeting is tonightYou're invited to attend a community meeting for the MAPS 3 downtown park on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Downtown Library. To help you stay up-to-date on all MAPS 3 progress, comunity meetings and more, the City of Oklahoma City is launching a MAPS 3 e-newsletter. Click here to subscribe. The newsletter will be sent to your inbox periodically.
Bike tours help you get up-close-and-personal with OKC Have you ever wondered what that crazy sculpture is called? Have you ever wanted to dazzle your friends with your intimate knowledge of our city's rich history? Check out the Downtown OKC Bike Tours. It's fun and it's free. Each tour is led by an expert guide who will reveal the people, places and stories that have made Oklahoma City rich with culture. As opposed to simply driving through downtown, bike tours give you a more in-depth look at neighborhoods and buildings. The casual atmosphere of the tours allows for more questions and interaction with the experts guiding the tours.
Tuesday, Oct. 2 - History tour, Bob Blackburn, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society The tours begin at 6 p.m. Each one lasts approximately one hour and will cover about 2.5 to 3 miles. The tours are free, but space is limited, so sign up today. For more information, visit downtownokc.com or call 405.235.3500.
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents Othello Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage with Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello. Othello will run Thursday, Sept. 13 through Saturday, Sept. 29, with performances beginning at 8 p.m. each Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The show takes place on the Water Stage at the Myriad Botanical Gardens located at South Robinson Avenue and West Reno Avenue. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors, and military. Group rates are available. Tickets can be purchased online at oklahomashakespeare.com, by visiting the box office beginning one hour prior to each performance.
Live Music on the Canal this weekend This weekend, head to Bricktown to check out Live Music on the Canal. This special 2-day event takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-15 and features over 50 Oklahoma artists who will perform original music for your enjoyment at venues along the Bricktown canal. 2012 is the 3rd year for the event. See you on the canal! For a complete list of venues, show times and artists, visit livemusiconthecanal.com.
We all scream for ice cream!Last Friday, Downtown OKC, Inc. gave free ice cream to all downtown employees for Downtown Employee Appreciation Day. If you didn't make it out, you missed out on some major fun. Collectively, we spent 3 hours consuming over 6,000 ice cream treats. Check out our Facebook page to view pictures of the event!
Mustang Brewing Co. hosts Beer Dinner Road Trip 2012 Mustang Brewing Company is celebrating the re-release of their fall seasonal beer, Harvest Lager, with a unique series of beer pairing events throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. Beer dinners are typically a four- to five- course meal hosted by both the Executive Chef of the restaurant and the Brewmaster from the brewery. Each course is paired with a specific beer that compliments the ingredients of the dish. The first beer dinner in the tour is at Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, a long-time staple in Bricktown known for the highest quality food, this Sunday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. “We have done beer dinners in the past, and they always go over well,” commented Eric Pennell, Director of Marketing and Promotions at Mustang. “It’s a win for everyone involved. The restaurants get a chance to get creative with a one-off menu, we get a chance to introduce our line of beers to new people in a fun environment, and the attendees get to sit back and enjoy the fruits of our collaboration with amazing food at an exclusive event.” Seating will be very limited for each event and will sell out quickly. Tickets are $55 per person. To make your reservation, call 405.272.0777. For more information, visit MustangBrewing.com.
Annual blu VIP Party set for Sept. 29The blu VIP Party is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Devon Boathouse at S.E. 6th St. and Lincoln Blvd in the Boathouse District. This year’s event, themed blu galaxy, will feature delicious food, beverages, and live entertainment in a relaxed, hip environment. The blu VIP Party starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person. This annual fundraiser supports Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation youth outreach programs and OKC’s National High Performance Center and its athletes. The Olympic and Paralympic training site produced six Olympians and two Paralympians who competed in London this summer. Members of the men’s lightweight four and men’s pair crews will be among the evening’s special guests. Attendees will also have a great view of the OGE NightSprints taking place on the water. To purchase tickets to the party, visit blu2012.org.
Walk to End Alzheimer'sThe Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. This year's event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's not only go toward vital research, but they also provide local support services, resources, and education opportunities for people right here in our community. Get more information and sign up today at act.alz.org.
Final free ride day for ozone alert season is Sept. 21 Oklahoma City has experienced a record number of 19 ozone alert days this summer. We’ve also seen a 15 percent increase in the rise in gas prices during the months of July and August. To help combat the rising expense and reduce air pollution, Metro Transit will be offering its final free ride on Friday, Sept. 21. Any time on Sept. 21, on any route in the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area, METRO Transit bus rides are free for everyone.
Family Builders hosts workshops for downtown businesses
Family Builders, formerly known as Parents Assistance Center, is starting several new parenting courses to help build better family relationships in Oklahoma City. All parents can use some guidance at some point with parenting and Family Builders is here to meet those needs in OKC.
Other downtown newsKevin Durant Restaurant Soon to Become a Reality (NewsOK)
Life in downtown Oklahoma City attracts families (NewsOK)
Milennials seek downtown lifestyle (NewsOK) Oklahoma’s largest corn maze pays a 35-acre tribute to the Thunder (Yahoo! Sports)
Plenty Mercantile to open in Automobile Alley (NewsOK) Bricktown may soon establish a hotel room count rivaling that of the Merdian Avenue corridor. Oklahoman business writer Steve Lackmeyer reports that no fewer than eight hotels are either under construction of planned for the entertainment district.
Other downtown eventsArt Moves, Presented by Devon, various locations, ongoing Cell phones in summer, [Artspace] at Untitled, ongoing The Art of Golf, OKCMOA, through Oct. 7 Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 - Drop-In Art, OKCMOA Sept 13-16 - Film: Beauty is Embarrassing, OKCMOA
Sept. 13 - Cocktails on the Skyline, OKCMOA Sept. 13 - Inner Interpretations opening reception, IAO Gallery Sept 14 - Live music by Oxford Town, Nonna's Sept. 15 - OKC Philharmonic Grand Opening Night, Civic Center Music Hall Sept 15 - Live music by Jacob Becannen & Mark Vollerston, Nonna's Sept. 16 - Mustang Brewing Co.'s Beer Dinner, Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse Sept. 17, Tai Chi for Better Balance, Downtown Library Sept 19, Movie Night, Downtown Library
Sept. 20 - Cocktails on the Skyline, OKCMOA
Sept. 21-22 - World Neighbors' Journey Around the World & WorldFest, OKC Farmers Public Market Sept. 23 - AIDS Walk OKC, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Sept. 24, Tai Chi for Better Balance, Downtown Library
Sept. 27 - Cocktails on the Skyline, OKCMOA Sept. 27 - College Night, OKCMOA
Sept. 27 - Noon Tunes performance by UCO Ensemble, Downtown Library Oct.1, Tai Chi for Better Balance, Downtown Library Oct. 2, Downtown OKC Bike Tour (History) Oct. 3, Movie Night, Downtown Library
Oct. 8, Tai Chi for Better Balance, Downtown Library Oct. 10, Movie Night, Downtown Library Oct.11 - Drop-in Drawing, OKCMOA Oct. 15, Tai Chi for Better Balance, Downtown Library Oct. 16 - Downtown OKC Bike Tour (Architecture) Oct. 17, Movie Night, Downtown Library Oct. 27- Canterbury Choral Society opening concert, 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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