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Arts & Entertainment Jillian Gottlieb is the Witch and Keslie Ward is Little Red Ridinghood in Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairytale “Into the Woods,” the April 26-28 grand finale of Oklahoma City University’s Opera and Music Theater Company.

Oklahoma City University Presents ‘Into the Woods’ »

Staff Report Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-winning musical “Into the Woods” will make its Oklahoma City University debut April 26 through 28. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 3…

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The new Final Friday Film Row Art Walk will debut on April 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., in downtown Oklahoma City’s Historic Film Row District, located two blocks west of Devon Tower. Photo by Bradley Wynn; Historian.

Historic Film Row to debut new monthly Final Friday Art Walk »

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer Downtown Film Row entrepreneurs will welcome the public from 6 – 9 p.m., on Friday, April 26 for the premier of Oklahoma City’s new Final…

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Dean Mark Parker (left) and Jose Luis Hernandez-Estrada announce plans for El Sistema Oklahoma at the Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University.

OCU to Host Free El Sistema Music Ed Symposium »

Staff Report Jamie Bernstein, a writer, arts advocate and daughter of composer Leonard Bernstein, will be the keynote speaker at Oklahoma City University’s “Music Transforms” symposium April 13 that will…

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Community

Federal meddling and intra-tribal fights impede western Oklahoma economy »

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By Patrick B. McGuigan This is a review and analysis of a story about power – Federal power, Tribal power,…

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Healthy cooking with spices and herbs workshop »

COMMUNITY Healthy Cook

staff report As Americans try harder to improve their diets by decreasing fat and sugar, the challenge to make dishes…

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Coalition dinner features former LA District Attorney turned death penalty abolitionist »

Attending the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty’s 22nd Annual Membership and Awards Dinner are (L-R) State Senator Constance N. Johnson, winner of the Phil Wahl Abolitionist of the Year Award; attorney Mark Henricksen, who received the Opio Toure Courageous Advocate Award; OK-CADP co-chair Lydia Gill Polley, honored with the Lifetime Abolitionist Award; and Gil Garcetti, keynote speaker and former Los Angeles District Attorney, turned anti death penalty spokesperson. Photo by Darla Shelden.

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer Nearly 200 guests from across the state gathered at the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the…

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Dad’s Plumbing CEO honored for creative solution for handicapped restroom use »

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Special to the paper- Jack Werner Owner, A to Z Inspections What an exciting evening at the Skirvin Hotel! Last…

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Smart Play: OSU’s all-star Freshman of the Year honored along with Burke, Larranaga, Izzo »

From left, Marcus Smart of Oklahoma State University, named Wayman Tisdale Basketball player of the year for men's NCAA basketball, greets Jason Stverak, president of the Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity. Smart, who decided late last week to return to the Cowboys squad for his sophomore season, received his award at the 2013 Devon College Basketball Awards dinner, held last week at the National Cowboy Museum. Stverak was one of the “Frosh” sponsors for the awards program. Photos by Patrick B. McGuigan.

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher Throughout the evening at last week’s Devon Energy College Basketball Awards, fans gently lobbied…

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News

Pink Wave carries state leaders and citizens seeking reproductive justice »

Pink was the color of the day as the Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice (OCRJ) gathered with supporting organizations and activists during Pink Wave 2013 at the State Capitol Photo by State Capitol Legislative Photographer.

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer Pink was the color of the day as the Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice (OCRJ) gathered with supporting organizations and activists during Pink Wave 2013 at the State Capitol. The rally drew women and men, young and old, who shared…

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Americans Against the Next War (AANW) Members Stand for Peace »

(L-R) Oklahoma City residents Mostafa Radmard, Jalal Farzaneh and Nathaniel Batchelder stand together at NW Highway and Penn, during one of the regular monthly demonstrations. Photo by Darla Shelden.

Darla Shelden Americans Against the Next War (AANW) is a diverse group of citizens in Oklahoma City who want to stop ongoing wars and promote common goals of peace and security for all. (L-R) Oklahoma City residents Mostafa Radmard, Jalal Farzaneh and Nathaniel Batchelder stand…

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OMRF opens doors for Putnam City Junior Scientists »

Outstanding elementary school science students from Putnam City Schools spent time in the lab with OMRF researchers as part of Putnam City Junior Scientist Days.

Staff Report Smashing frozen flowers, delving into cancer cells and smashing strawberries for DNA—it’s all in a day’s work during the 35th Putnam City Junior Scientist Days at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. In 1976, after seeing a number of her colleagues diagnosed with cancer,…

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CAIR annual banquet focuses on theme “Upholding our Constitution, Defending our Faith” »

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Darla Shelden   CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) Oklahoma will host its 7th Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 13, which will take place at the Oklahoma City Marriott, 3233 NW Expressway. The event will be held to “honor the organization’s inspirational heroes, reflect on…

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Metro area Equality Center opens doors to enthusiastic supporters »

(L-R) State Senator Al McAffrey, attorney and former chairperson of Cimarron Alliance, Richard Ogden and State Rep. Kay Floyd show support for the Cimarron Alliance LGBT Equality Center in Oklahoma City. Photo by Darla Shelden.

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer The highly anticipated Cimarron Alliance LGBT Equality Center was opened last week in Oklahoma City to an enthusiastic crowd of standing room only supporters. Lines of eager guests extended outside the Center’s entry, while families, politicians, businesspeople, students, clergy and…

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Education ou-osu

Higher Education officials tout results of State Chamber analysis, but critics raise doubts

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher A study for the State Chamber of Commerce has concluded the Oklahoma public system of colleges and universities is both a bargain and a wise use of taxpayer resources. However,…

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Government From left, Rodd Moesell and Kathy McNally smile for The City Sentinel before last weekend's Republican Party gala at the Magnuson Hotel and Convention Center on the west side of Oklahoma City. Moesell was named winner of the Ronald Reagan Award for his decades of work on behalf of the Grand Old Party. McNally, a former Oklahoma Farm Bureau official, now works in the development office at Oklahoma State University, where she and Moesell both earned their degrees. Photos by Patrick B. McGuigan

Oklahoma Republicans designate Rodd Moesell “Ronald Reagan Award” winner

by Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher Rodd Moesell, an Oklahoma City businessman and a Republican party volunteer without peer, remembers when there were entire counties in Oklahoma where the Grand Old Party had no real chance…

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Editorial Patrick McGuigan

COMMENTARY: The stage is set for an unimpressive tax cut, and a big jump in state spending

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher No doubt, I often err. My beloved wife sometimes reminds me of her favorite among my thousands of Chinese fortune cookies: “Firm in opinion, always in the wrong.” I am…

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COMMENTARY: The stage is set for an unimpressive tax cut, and a big jump in state spending

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher No doubt, I often err. My beloved wife sometimes reminds me of her favorite among my thousands of Chinese fortune cookies: “Firm in opinion, always in the wrong.” I am…

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Dad’s Plumbing CEO honored for creative solution for handicapped restroom use

Special to the paper- Jack Werner Owner, A to Z Inspections What an exciting evening at the Skirvin Hotel! Last Thursday The Journal Record presented the 2013 Innovator of the Year awards. Recipients from around Oklahoma…

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Sports From left, Marcus Smart of Oklahoma State University, named Wayman Tisdale Basketball player of the year for men's NCAA basketball, greets Jason Stverak, president of the Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity. Smart, who decided late last week to return to the Cowboys squad for his sophomore season, received his award at the 2013 Devon College Basketball Awards dinner, held last week at the National Cowboy Museum. Stverak was one of the “Frosh” sponsors for the awards program. Photos by Patrick B. McGuigan.

Smart Play: OSU’s all-star Freshman of the Year honored along with Burke, Larranaga, Izzo

By Patrick B. McGuigan Associate Publisher Throughout the evening at last week’s Devon Energy College Basketball Awards, fans gently lobbied Marcus Smart, the star player for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys, to stick around for a…

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Health Outstanding elementary school science students from Putnam City Schools spent time in the lab with OMRF researchers as part of Putnam City Junior Scientist Days.

OMRF opens doors for Putnam City Junior Scientists

Staff Report Smashing frozen flowers, delving into cancer cells and smashing strawberries for DNA—it’s all in a day’s work during the 35th Putnam City Junior Scientist Days at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. In 1976, after…

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Faith Rabbi Vered Harris, from Oklahoma City’s Temple B’nai Israel. will be keynote speaker at the Interfaith Alliance Day of Reflection on May 2. Photo provided

Day of Reflection panel discussion explores religious diversity

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer The Interfaith Alliance Foundation of Oklahoma will hold its 10th Annual Day of Reflection service themed “Under God” and Religious Diversity, on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Temple B’nai…

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