Catch up with VeloCityOKC

If you’re new to OKC or thinking about moving here, a great source for what’s going on that can help get you connected to our community is VeloCityOKC.com. There are a number of articles that have been posted so far in 2021 that you may not want to miss. Here are some of the more popular pieces that may pique your interest!

• Cherry Limeade, Ocean Water, Lemon Berry, are you thirsty yet? The SONIC Hard Seltzers are hitting the shelves of Oklahoma stores today – a collaboration of two OKC favorites, Sonic Drive-In and COOP Ale Works the SONIC Hard Seltzers are hot property, frequently selling out faster than gas during a hacked pipeline. Also see New 'AudaCity' podcast: Tasting the SONIC/COOP hard seltzers, The Nova development, Sherlock in OKC, scooters, more.
• Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC in July - #ShopSmallForOKC in July! Get sharable social media assets and links to stories about our local districts, as well as ways and ideas to support local businesses in this piece.
• Will Rogers World Airport prepares to open expansion – As air service begins to catch back up to pre-pandemic levels, the airport’s spectacular renovation and expansion project is sure to please, with lots of features for travelers, new gates, and new stuff for local art and aviation buffs galore. Also see Big changes on the horizon for retail and concessions at Will Rogers World Airport.
• OKC makes recent '10 coolest cities with lowest cost of living’ list – that’s right, if you’re thinking about moving to a cool place with a low cost of living, check us out!
• The Half more than halfway complete as two more anchors set to begin operations – if you’re wondering what’s going on with the east side of I-235 between Wilshire and Britton, get the scoop on Flix Brewhouse, Chicken N Pickle, Dolese’s new HQ and more in this piece, as well as what’s on tap for the area in the near future. Also see Persistence leads to pickleball.
• RIVERSPORT fully opens for summer, introduces more unique attractions – In addition to surfing, whitewater rafting, climbing, rowing, SUPing and more, you can also snow ski in downtown OKC. What else can we say? The outdoor playground paradise at OKC’s Boathouse District just keeps adding to its offerings. OKC offers much for those interested in active lifestyles, starting with the river!
• Stories to tell: First Americans Museum announces opening date – this world-class museum along the south short of the Oklahoma River and dedicated to sharing the rich traditions of each of the 39 tribes in Oklahoma today will open Sept. 18. Get lots of great info in this piece!
• First National renovation a special project to Brooks as well as to OKC – this piece actually posted toward the end of 2020 but is our most popular story of 2021 so far. Read on to get the scoop on the renovation of a downtown OKC art deco skyscraper masterpiece into a hotel, apartments, restaurants and more.

This article originally appeared on The Better Life blog.