In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights how the new Cloud Embrace installation in Bricktown showcases Oklahoma City’s commitment to innovative collaboration, placemaking and strengthening the visitor experience through thoughtful investment.
An exciting new public art installation called Cloud Embrace is coming to the Bricktown Entertainment District. The public is invited to the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. in United Way Plaza at Reno and Walnut Ave.
Originally an industrial and warehouse district, Bricktown has transformed over the last few decades into one of Oklahoma City’s most visited neighborhoods.
USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 recently ranked Oklahoma City No. 9 among the top 10 U.S. cities with the best street art collections, placing ahead of Portland, Oregon, at No. 10.
The Oklahoma City Minor League Baseball team is approaching its 27th year at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. However, the team will enter the 2025 season under a complete rebranding. With deep connections to the history of Oklahoma City, the team will now be recognized as the Oklahoma City Comets.
An exciting new public art installation is coming to the Bricktown Entertainment District thanks to a partnership between Visit OKC, Inasmuch Foundation and the City of Oklahoma City.
Echo and Russell Westbrook Enterprises (RWE) are making a significant eight-figure investment in Oklahoma City’s sports and entertainment industries. Their partnership centers on the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium and an entertainment district, set to transform over 40 acres near downtown OKC.
Oklahoma City’s Western heritage remains a strong influence, with cowboy culture visible in events, museums, and the Stockyards City district. While staying true to its roots, the city is becoming more cosmopolitan, thanks to a growing dining and entertainment scene.
