The new Boiling Point Media studio provides the city’s growing film industry with access to the latest state-of-the-art production technology, enabling independent filmmakers to take advantage of techniques such as blending virtual sets and special effects into live action recordings of films, television shows and commercials in real time.
Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District will officially welcome its first private development on Feb. 8 with the addition of Bar K. A grand opening celebration will be held, beginning at 9 a.m., with a special Bar K members-only preview held Feb. 4-5.
Freestyle Creative, a full-service marketing, advertising and branding agency, announced yesterday its upcoming move to Oklahoma City's downtown to accommodate its growing staff and further expand business opportunities.
In its second year, the Oklahoma City Convention Center (OKCCC) welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors, further cementing the city’s place as an attractive destination. A total of 195,685 people visited the convention center in 2022, an increase of more than 76% in visitors over the center’s first year to open in 2021.
Oklahoma City’s newest dog park is offering an exclusive deal for its first members. Bar K, an upcoming dog park, bar and restaurant in the city’s Boathouse District, will open in February and is offering an “Early Dog” membership in anticipation. The “Early Dog” package provides a $50 discount on annual memberships, as well as an additional $25 discount for those registering with more than one dog. Early Dog members will also be invited to take part in an exclusive three-day preview of the Bar K property prior to the public opening.
Construction has ramped up along S. Portland Ave. near Will Rogers World Airport in recent months as work continues on the Lariat Landing development.
Oklahoma City residents and visitors are encouraged to join in celebration of the installation of the anticipated “Light as a Feather” (Taking Flight) sculpture at Scissortail Park during a dedication ceremony Dec. 21. The official dedication ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the lighting at 6 p.m. on the northeast corner of Scissortail Park, near Oklahoma City Boulevard and Robinson Avenue downtown.
A recent research report conducted by Tourism Economics found that visitors to Oklahoma City generated a total economic impact of $3.8 billion in 2021. The industry generated 31,569 jobs and contributed $311 million in state and local taxes.
