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Events / March 30, 2023

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma celebrates 60th anniversary season

Following the completion of its season add-on, “Big River: Theatre for Young Audiences Version,” Lyric Theatre is now preparing for its main stretch of performances through the fall. An additional add-on, the theatre’s 13th annual production of “A Christmas Carol” will be held during the holiday season.

By Erick Perry
Development / March 24, 2023

New film studio celebrates grand opening

Notis Studios will celebrate its new facility with a grand opening event on March 25. The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour the Spencer facility.

By Erick Perry
Economy / December 16, 2022

Three-week film construction accreditation course launched

A new film construction accreditation course is being offered through a a collaborative effort that includes Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), Prairie Surf Media, Film Education Institute of Oklahoma (FEIO) and Work Ready Oklahoma (WRO).

By Erick Perry
Inside OKC / February 11, 2022

Q&A with OKCPHIL’s Alexander Mickelthwate

We sat down with the Music Director of OKC Philharmonic Alexander Mickelthwate, who has been with OKC PHIL for three seasons now. Mickelthwate is not only a talented musician and leader, he’s a genuinely kind person. In this interview, learn more about Mickelthwate’s roots, how he decided to move to Oklahoma City, and exciting things that are coming in future months for the Philharmonic.

By Perrin Clore Duncan
Development / November 18, 2021

Outlook for holiday shopping season looks positive, officials say

As of this writing, there are about 50 shopping days left until Christmas, and for some retailers, that period can sometimes mean the difference between staying open or closing for good since a majority of their yearly sales come during the holidays. But if Oklahoma City’s sales tax collections are any indication, 2021 could end up being the gift that just keeps on giving for Oklahoma City retailers, both large and small.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / June 19, 2019
Tommy Yi
President & Cofounder,
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I thought there was a huge opportunity here, especially with MAPS 3 starting to take shape. I saw Oklahoma City as a sandbox of opportunity. That compelled me to really make a choice to stay here and build something like this.
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