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Hedwig Comes to the Grove
Davida Jones is a girl with many talents, and she was the perfect Homecoming Queen to have as the world was still emerging from the pandemic. On July 13, 2024, she took the stage at Cherry Grove Community House Theatre to deliver a rousing revival of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” much to the audience’s delight. Capturing all the drama, angst, and vivid imagery of the 2014 Tony Award-winning production, this performance was for one night only – but what a night it was. This production and many others this summer have been brought to you by the Arts Project of Cherry Grove. Bravo!
'Talker' is Wilderado's brave new record. Hear the Tulsa band live in Columbia
All throughout his band's forthcoming record, Wilderado singer Max Rainer expresses the need to unburden. He wants to move weight from his chest, push it anywhere else, see if he might even leave it suspended in mid-air. Before the weight can shift, Rainer sets the tone — and listener expectations...
MSU target, four-star CG Jeremiah Fears commits to Oklahoma
The brother of a Spartans guard has committed to Oklahoma. Four-star combo guard Jeremiah Fears committed to Oklahoma on Saturday. He is the brother of Spartans point guard Jeremy Fears. Fears is ranked as the No. 6 combo guard in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed...
Naturals and Tulsa Drillers game won't be rescheduled after rain interruption
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas Naturals game against the Tulsa Drillers on July 21 has been rained out. Officials say the game against the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers will not be made up. It was the last scheduled game between the two clubs this season.
Enid Library's Dino Show Sparks STEM Curiosity!
ENID, OK – The room roared with laughter as the Enid Public Library’s patrons enjoyed the Dino Show. Mad Science OKC visited the library as part of its Elementary STEM summer program. With more than 100 patrons in attendance, participants began the day watching volunteers from Mad Science OKC put on an educational and hilarious show for the children.
OU basketball's Jeff Nwankwo out for season with torn Achilles, per report
NORMAN — OU redshirt junior Jeff Nwankwo will miss the 2024-25 season with a torn Achilles, per a report from SoonerScoop.com. Nwankwo reportedly tore his Achilles during summer workouts, has had surgery and will remain on scholarship. The former Putnam City North basketball and football standout spent last season...
Paul Finebaum calls Brent Venables 'very underrated'
SEC media days have come and gone for the Oklahoma Sooners, their first go-around participating in media days in their new conference. Brent Venables and the Sooners had a successful week in Dallas, showing they won’t back down from the challenge that the SEC presents. One of the most...
Video: Bixby residents share thoughts on school district maintaining curriculum amid statewide changes
On Thursday, Bixby's school superintendent joined with Moore and Norman Public Schools in opposition of State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ new requirement for classrooms to incorporate the Bible as an instructional resource. FOX23 spoke with some parents and students on Saturday who shared their thoughts on the decision.
Video: Worldwide tech crash leaves local church group stranded in Amsterdam
Effects from the worldwide tech crash caused by the company CrowdStrike on Friday are still being felt at airports across the world. As of Saturday, FlightAware said there are more than 1,700 flights canceled in and out of the U.S. A group from the Southern Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa is included in that number.
Shelburne to serve as dean for NSU College of Liberal Arts
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Northeastern State University has selected Dr. Audell Shelburne as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Shelburne officially began his new role on July 15. Shelburne previously served as the Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts for seven years, where he directed and...
247Sports Lists Three Big 12 Teams to CFP Preseason Prediction List
Three Big 12 teams were included in a recent preseason college football playoff predictions list from 247Sports’ Brad Crawford. Crawford included the likes of Kansas State, Utah, and Oklahoma State on the list, with the Wildcats earning the No. 4 seed in the CFP and OSU and Utah earning watch list honors.
Ardmore Little Theatre returns to Goddard Center with ‘The Wizard of Oz’
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Local students and performers spent the last five weeks with Ardmore Little Theatre to get ready for this week’s premiere of ‘The Wizard of Oz’. “If you’ve seen the show, come see this one because you haven’t seen one quite like this,” performer Craig Smith said.
Children’s Book Exposes FBI Tactics Used During Civil Rights Era
Nationwide – Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the release of their children’s book, The Three Heroes, and their first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. The Three Heroes, developed under the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar Hoover, who led the FBI’s COINTELPRO operations aimed at undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional, the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of COINTELPRO.
American Red Cross Using New Movie "Twisters" To Educate Movie-Goers On Disaster Relief Resources
An organization that helped people with disasters got some help from Hollywood, thanks to the new movie, "Twisters." Cinemark Broken Arrow was one of four stops around the state for the Red Cross as it used the movie to teach people what it does when disaster strikes. Several first responder...
'There's Always a Need:' Local Nonprofit Hosts School Supplies Giveaway For Teachers
The new school year is almost upon us. In less than a month, students will return to the classroom. Teachers like Cheryl Beese are feeling some pressure. “That's normal … just to get ready and make sure that you have a welcoming environment for those students,” Beese said.
Former Sooners DB Damond Harmon finds new home at Liberty
Former Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Damond Harmon has found a new home in the transfer portal. Harmon was a four-star prospect in the 2021 class, according to 247Sports, and signed with OU in December 2020. Harmon spent two seasons in Norman, his second with Brent Venables as his head coach....
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