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Do you love Hot Wheels cars?  If you have fond memories of playing with these little cars as a kid or have kids who enjoy them now, you may enjoy checking out the Greater OKC Hot Wheels Association Show N Sale.  The next show is on March 13.  You’ll find over 40 venders selling and displaying their amazing Hot Wheels.  While you’ll find plenty of new toys to buy, you’ll also have the chance to see some of the older Hot Wheels.  Collectors will find themselves resisting the urge to drop a good amount of money on the truly old and hard to find cars.  Read more... (212 words, estimated 51 secs reading time)

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I had always liked the look of the building on the corner of 10^th and Walker.  The streets do something weird here (who knows what the city planner was thinking), and they split off in a V shape.  The building between the two streets actually gets wider as it goes back, making it look really interesting.  Above this building, which had been empty for quite a while, were huge letters spelling out “Plaza Court.”  I hadn’t been down by the Plaza Court building in a while, but a group of friends invited me to go with them to McNellie’s.  I’d never heard of it before, and I was surprised to find my unique building was now home to a pub.  Read more... (778 words, estimated 3:07 mins reading time)

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There’s more to do in Oklahoma City on St. Patrick’s Day than just wear green and go around pinching those who don’t, although some people certainly enjoy the pinching!  If you’re in OKC the week of March 13^th through 17^th, you’ll find a number of different events going on related to St. Patrick’s Day.  Here are just a few of them.  Read more... (341 words, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)

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Ready for the wearing of the green on St. Patrick’s Day?  OKC has several events going on to celebrate!  We’ve also got some other great activities in March, so if you’re going to be around Oklahoma City this month, you might want to check them out.

March 1 – WWE Monday Night Raw at the Ford Center

March 1 – 27 – Function and Design art exhibit at [Artspace] at Untitled

March 1 – May 9 – The Guitar: Art, Artists, and Artisans exhibit at the National Cowboy Museum

March 1 – April 11 – New Frontiers exhibit at the OKC Museum of Art  Read more... (658 words, estimated 2:38 mins reading time)

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This Valentine’s Day, everyone’s going to be heading out to romantic little restaurants or cooking intimate little dinners.  Buying flowers, giving chocolates, and exchanging other gifts are all traditional Valentine’s Day events, but what about those who want to do something a little different?  Here are some Valentine’s Day ideas that are unique to OKC.

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Looking for something to do in Oklahoma City this February?  Here are a few things going on in the city.

02/01 – New Frontiers exhibit opens at the OKC Museum of Art and runs through April 11

02/02 – OKC Thunder vs. Hawks at the Ford Center

02/03 – 02/14 – Fools at the Jewel Box Theatre

02/04 – 02/06 – Mauritius at the Carpenter Square Theatre

02/04 – 02/07 – Romeo & Juliet by OK Shakespeare in the Park at the OCU Kirkpatrick Center  Read more... (287 words, estimated 1:09 mins reading time)

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One of Oklahoma City’s most popular events, An Affair of the Heart craft show returns February 12, 13, and 14.  The event is held at the OKC fairgrounds at 10^th and North May Ave.  The doors are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.  Admission is $6.00 and is good for all three days.  Trust me, you’ll need three days to see everything offered!  An Affair of the Heart is huge.  The show is spread out over seven different buildings and features more than 1,000 different booths.  Various OKC radio personalities will be on hand in several of the buildings to provide entertainment and music while you shop.  Read more... (339 words, estimated 1:21 mins reading time)

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Last year, I mentioned that a local Harry Potter group was hosting their first annual charity ball near the new year.  Well, this year, the Oklahoma Wizards League (OWL), is back, and they’ve moved their ball to the day before Valentine’s Day.  While last year’s wizard rock extravaganza was called the Yule Ball and was winter-themed, this year, the theme is Carousing With Cupid.  Once again, it will feature some of the top wizard rock bands from around the country.  This year’s concert will be hosted by the one and only Professor Gilderoy Lockhart, the only Hogwarts professor to acknowledge Valentine’s Day in the book series.  Read more... (612 words, estimated 2:27 mins reading time)

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Well, the weather certainly brought a surprise for Oklahoma City on Christmas Eve! I woke up early to go visit my grandparents, and what did I find? Blowing, swirling snow. It wasn’t sticking, however, and I thought it would be no problem to drive in. While visibility was certainly bad at times, I left early enough that it wasn’t horrible. After spending several good hours with family, I was ready to head back home and attend another Christmas Eve function.

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What, a post about New Year’s Eve already?  If you’re like me, your thoughts haven’t made it past next week, let alone past the holidays.  However, it’s never too early to make your New Year’s plans, especially if those plans are going to include attending Opening Night 2010, Oklahoma City’s huge celebration.  Every year, thousands of people pour into Bricktown for food, fun, live performances, and, of course, to see that giant ball drop at midnight.  That’s not an exaggeration, either—attendance at last year’s event was over 70,000!

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