Oklahoma City’s MAPS 4 Mental Health Crisis Center will carry the name of Robert “Bob” Ravitz, honoring the late Oklahoma County chief public defender whose decades of work reshaped the region’s approach to mental health, justice and access to care.
Harrah’s Oklahoma, operated by Caesars Entertainment, will host an in-person job fair Thursday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond Conference Center, 2833 Conference Dr., as it prepares to hire more than 300 people for its new casino and entertainment site.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its Annual Meeting event on Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St. Tickets are priced at $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights the arrival of an AI inflection point, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is transforming how we live and work while creating opportunities for greater productivity, creativity and innovation.
A punk rock road trip with deep Oklahoma roots just made its world debut on one of the biggest international stages. New Year’s Rev, a comedic coming-of-age film sparked by an idea from Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. Behind its rebellious humor and cross-country storyline is a story that shines a spotlight on Oklahoma City’s rising film industry.
Oklahoma City recently marked 1,000 days until the 2028 Summer Olympics and showcased the city's readiness and its commitment to providing a world-class hosting experience as part of the LA28 Olympic Games. LA28 will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, uniting more than 15,000 of the world’s top athletes in a celebration of sport, culture and human potential.
Oklahoma City offers a full slate of Thanksgiving Day options, from early brunch services to community meals and evening events. Residents can plan the day around food, fellowship and activities across the metro.
Life Science Oklahoma opened its new Catalyst series last week with a keynote from Kathy VanEnkevort, Microsoft’s U.S. Health and Life Sciences industry leader.
