Friday 24 May
OKG Newsletter
Alex Ewald
Under-21 action
Not every college kid is 21 or older. Here’s what to do when drinking (legally) isn’t an option.
Features
Alex Ewald
Going out on weekends is a rare union of public humiliation and pride for me, the perpetually underage, now-20-year-old student. Being a mature adult is a big deal in college, and Campus Corner is full of them, every Thursday through Sunday.
Price check
The OKC Philharmonic faces stiff competition selling tickets … from their customers.
News
Alex Ewald
Michelle Winters is facing some stiff competition selling tickets to customers for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s upcoming season: her customers.
Partnership provides food, supplies for homeless pets
News
Alex Ewald
A Central Oklahoma nonprofit announced another donation site to provide supplies and food for pets that live on the street in the record-breaking summer temperatures with their owners.
Kids art
The creative endeavors of metro-area children will be on display at Firehouse Art Center through Aug. 27.
What do the new Oklahoma County districts look like?
Cities no longer divided among two districts.
News
Alex Ewald
The Oklahoma County Commissioners unanimously approved new district boundaries Monday that moved several municipalities across more evened-out district lines, as no cities are divided between two districts now.
Ball-in'
Asks the organizers of the Paseo’s annual Fairy Ball, “How shall we beguile the lazy summer if not with some delight?”
Don't forget homeless during heat wave
Food, water, clothing among needed items.
News
Alex Ewald
With record-setting heat wave, local service organizations are encouraging metro-area residents to offer assistance to homeless during the scorching temperatures.
Tishomingo attorney, former mayor eyeing Boren’s House seat
Dustin Rowe considers entering Congressional ring.
News
Alex Ewald
A Republican candidate who has already made several strides in his local political arena recently announced his decision to possibly throw his hat in the ring for the 2nd Congressional District.
Kid stuff
Carnival games, music, puppets and more engage kids at the “Back Yard Bash” children’s festival in Guthrie.
Features
Alex Ewald
Churches and businesses from all over the Oklahoma City area have joined together to host this year’s children’s festival this weekend in Guthrie to encourage children to learn about the Christian faith with free food, live music and fun activities.
Heat advisory to continue all weekend long
Don't forget your suntan lotion
News
Alex Ewald
Fifty-seven state counties, including the Oklahoma City area, will ride out the remaining heat wave over the weekend as the National Weather Service’s Heat Advisory warning will continue until 10 p.m. Sunday.
Wizards rock
Tonks and the Aurors and Armoured Bearcub are among the five artists slated to play at the Wizard Rock Show.
Music
Alex Ewald
With band names like The Whomping Willows and Justin Finch-Fletchley, it’s no surprise that Harry Potter has taken over America’s musical fandom, too.
NE OKC gaining wellness center
Location in area hit hard by heart disease
News
Alex Ewald
Partnership efforts are under way for a 54-acre wellness center in northeast Oklahoma City, as part of a new healthy lifestyle initiative sponsored by the Oklahoma City-County Health Department Board of Health.
Kids art
“Mask Extravaganza” is one of the Mabee- Gerrer Museum of Art’s camps for kids.
Carson bows out of 2nd Congressional District Race via Facebook
It's open season for Rep. Dan Boren's House seat
News
Alex Ewald
Former Rep. Brad Carson posted on Facebook that he would not be looking to reclaim the 2nd Congressional District in 2012.
