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Oklahoma Contemporary debuts Destination Oklahoma

On display and free to visit through October 17, the exhibition provides an introspective look into the migration patterns of people affiliated with Oklahoma, and the clash of cultures that may have come as a result. Consisting of work by five Oklahoma-based artists – September Dawn Bottoms, Ghazal Ghazi, Skip Hill, America Meredith, and Đan Lynh Phạm – and co-curated by Pablo Barrera and Liz Blood, Destination Oklahoma allows viewers to arrive at new conclusions when questioning the things often associated with being an Oklahoman.

By Erick Perry
Lifestyle / August 16, 2022

OKC streetcars offer fun, comfortable way to explore downtown and nearby districts

If you are looking for a unique, fun and comfortable way to travel in and around the downtown Oklahoma City area, with easy access to many popular arts and entertainment districts where many retail shops, museums, restaurants and nightlife abound, including in Bricktown, Midtown, and Automobile Alley, consider jumping on one of several streetcars.

By Harve Allen
Lifestyle / August 9, 2022

Tour the world around you in a day’s time

Vacations are needed, even if only for a day. Although, many of us would love to take an extended trip and explore foreign places, the realities of life can often keep us close to home. Luckily, Oklahoma provides us with a list of explorations, near enough to visit for a day.

By Erick Perry
Lifestyle / August 9, 2022

The Mother Road of America: Route 66

Since the beginning, Oklahoma has served as an essential piece of American automobile history. Centrally positioned on what has become known as the “Mother Road” of the United States, the state is home to a number of noteworthy events and attractions.

By Erick Perry
Lifestyle / August 4, 2022

Acclaimed artist Gonzalo Lebrija brings new meaning to Automobile Alley

Automobile Alley maintains tradition through contemporary means with the installation of Breve historia del tiempo, an outdoor sculpture suspending a full-sized vehicle above a 50-foot reflecting pool at Campbell Art Park on the district's northeast corner. An opening reception will be held by Oklahoma Contemporary on August 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., allowing attendees to witness the elevated 2,500 pound Plymouth Duster.

By Erick Perry
Member News / July 19, 2022

FAM's Thirty Nine Restaurant recognized for wine

Thirty Nine Restaurant at First Americans Museum has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards, which celebrates the world’s best restaurants for wine. Thirty Nine has won the Award of Excellence which recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers and a thematic match to the menu in price and style.

By Staff Reports
VeloCity Q&A / June 19, 2019
Tommy Yi
President & Cofounder,
StarSpace46
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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