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The International Recorder Concert
Wow, 4 million third graders from all over the world are apparently converging downtown to perform “My County ’tis of Thee” with a special appearance by Kenny G.
Well, not exactly. I know, this will reflect poorly on me, but yes, I’m watching a repeat of South Park tonight and I did a double take as [...]
Here’s an Idea for Grant
The Amusement Park at West End, Fort Smith, Ark.
You wouldn’t think of Fort Smith as a downtown that Oklahoma City should pay attention to - but think again. Fort Smith has done a lot to make its downtown lively for both locals and visitors. Let’s start with the trolley museum. It’s the very sort of [...]
Ideal Downtown Weekend
Top 10 Uses for a Ferris Wheel
Charles Hill at www.dustbury.com has a theory about whether Kirk Humphreys treated his kids to trips to Frontier City…. yes, I laughed out loud while reading it.
The Hard Part
Steve Mason and architect Tony Blatt - one year ago - and now certified, battle tested preservationists and urban developers. Mason’s journey actually started even earlier - when he bought up the 1000 block of N Broadway, one of the last unimproved stretches of Automobile Alley.
1015 N Broadway is now fully rebuilt and home to Mason’s [...]
Ten Years Ago In the New York Times
Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to see Oklahoma City’s efforts along the Oklahoma River get on the front page of the New York Times this week. But what’s the fixation with dragging tragedy into every story? Ten years ago, OKC got similar play out of the Times and right from the start the nation [...]
Lots of Big Time Downtown News Today
Check in with www.newsok.com today and you’ll read about the latest progress on the new Devon Tower. They have a developer, and the selection speaks volumes about the direction this project is taking. Next step - an architect.
My collegue Bryan Dean, meanwhile, has a story about boat operations starting up along the Oklahoma River.
And finally, [...]
For What It’s Worth
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Grant’s New Toy
Grant Humphreys submitted the winning bid for the Ferris Wheel at the legendary Santa Monica Pier. I’ve got what no other television station or newspaper has - an interview with Grant. Full story in tomorrow’s paper and at www.newsok.com.
Get Ready to Cruise the Oklahoma River
Check in with www.newsok.com later today for more details. You might even find some other very interesting stories posted later in the day.
I’m off chasing news today, so this might be my last post for a while.
-Steve
