Patrick B. McGuigan, Publisher In the imperfect but popular color designations assigned to modern voting patterns, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County now seem securely ensconced in the ranks of the “color purple” – a mixture of blue (liberal Democratic leaning) and red (conservative Republican leaning). In this newspaper’s annual ranking of top 10 local stories, […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Now in its fifth year, Oklahoma State University’s Unidos Se Puede (United We Can) program works with seventh and eighth-graders from five Tulsa Public Schools to encourage high school graduation and to promote higher education. About half the students are English language learners, whose parents speak only Spanish. […]
Staff Report OKLAHOMA CITY – Incoming Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, has named his leadership team for the 57th State Legislature. Key members include Sen. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City – designated Assistant Floor Leader — and Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, named Majority Whip. Treat said, in a statement sent to The City […]
Staff Report OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Designate Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, has announced committee assignments for members of the Senate Democratic Caucus for the 57th Legislature. Named to important assignments at the state Capitol were new senators Julia Kirt and Carri Hicks, elected in northwest Oklahoma City districts, and legislative veteranGeorge Young, elected […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk for 2019 will be held on January 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will include over 20 galleries featuring more than 80 artists who will host opening receptions. During this free event, visitors will find a […]
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel Warr Acres, Oklahoma – From the familiar tune of Wolfgang A. Mozart’s “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” to the dynamic composition “Spirit of the Stallion” (a work developed specifically for advanced elementary bands by Brian Balmages) a robust collection of works were received enthusiastically at a recent concert presentation […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – On December 6, the Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (OCCDLA) held its 8th annual Christmas Party during which they honored several members of the legal community. Festivities took place at Coyle Law Firm in downtown Oklahoma City. The event was hosted by OCCDLA past president, […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Russian National Ballet will return for its fifth appearance at the Armstrong Auditorium stage, 14400 Bryant Road, in Edmond. Their performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” one of the classics of the ballet repertoire, will take place Tuesday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. Considered […]
By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The 2018 Wrap Up Homelessness Campaign is now underway giving Oklahoma City residents an oppotunity to help those who are transitioning through homelessness. For the third year in a row, the Curbside Chronicle has partnered with local artists to design holiday wrapping paper for sale […]
Staff Report What happened to the three kings on their way to visit the baby Jesus? Painted Sky Opera answers that question with their production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” at 7 p.m. this Friday, December 14 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 15. The opera will unfold at First Baptist Church of […]
