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Sergio Monteiro

Sergio Monteiro

Beethoven concert series set for OCU

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City University music professor Sergio Monteiro will perform the complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas in an eight-concert series beginning Sept. 11 and 12.
Non-riders can participate in the tour in their vehicles and can purchase passes online. (Image found on metrocreativeconnection.com)

Non-riders can participate in the tour in their vehicles and can purchase passes online. (Image found on metrocreativeconnection.com)

There’s still time to register for 13 Black Towns Motorcycle Tour

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
A parade and a car and bike show have been added to the final day of activities for the 13 Black Towns Motorcycle Tour. The tour of the 13 remaining historically Black towns in Oklahoma is set for Sept. 3-5, with launching points in Muskogee and Langston. Tour organizer Derrick Smith Jr.
The City of Guthrie will continue to evaluate the water at Liberty Lake to verify that algae levels are remaining in a safe range

The City of Guthrie will continue to evaluate the water at Liberty Lake to verify that algae levels are remaining in a safe range

Tests determine regular Liberty Lake activities may resume

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The City of Guthrie Public Works department has received the latest tests back regarding the Blue Green Algae Bloom at Liberty Lake. These most recent results show toxin levels to be lower than Practical Quantity Limits (PQL), which means regular lake activities may resume.
This gallery opening is in conjunction with VIBES Edmond's First Thursday taking place throughout Downtown Edmond on September 2, 2021.

This gallery opening is in conjunction with VIBES Edmond's First Thursday taking place throughout Downtown Edmond on September 2, 2021.

Joshua Garret (Dead Feather) Gallery Show "Puyafeckv" (Spirit) at Edmond Fine Arts in September

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
EDMOND, Okla. [August 19, 2021]— Join us at the Edmond Fine Arts Institute, 27 East Edwards, on Thursday, September 2nd from 5pm to 8pm for an immersive gallery experience featuring artist Joshua “Dead Feather” Garrett’s.
The testing hub is located at Cotteral Elementary School (2001 W. Noble Ave.). The testing will be conducted in a portable classroom located on the South side of the building.

The testing hub is located at Cotteral Elementary School (2001 W. Noble Ave.). The testing will be conducted in a portable classroom located on the South side of the building.

Guthrie Public Schools to offer COVID Testing

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Beginning Monday, August 23rd, Guthrie Public Schools is once again partnering with Total Wellness to host a testing hub available for GPS staff members, students, Logan County first responders, City of Guthrie employees and immediate family members of each group listed.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is using a portion of federal relief dollars to fund the three-year grant.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is using a portion of federal relief dollars to fund the three-year grant.

Hofmeister announces $4.2 million grant to combat teacher shortage

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 24, 2021) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today a $4.2 million grant awarded to the Oklahoma Chapter of Teach For America (TFA).

Guthrie Public Schools to offer COVID Testing

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Sunday, August 22, 2021
Beginning Monday, August 23rd, Guthrie Public Schools is once again partnering with Total  Wellness to host a testing hub available for GPS staff members, students, Logan County first  responders, City of Guthrie employees and immediate family members of each group listed.
More than 6,000 co-workers will have their pay increased to $15 hourly, an $18 million annual investment

More than 6,000 co-workers will have their pay increased to $15 hourly, an $18 million annual investment

Mercy Increases Starting Wage for All Co-workers

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Friday, August 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA (Aug. 19, 2021) – Mercy will increase the starting wage for all co-workers across its multistate footprint. The $18 million additional annual commitment will raise more than 6,000 co-workers’ pay to $15 an hour and serve as the starting wage for all newly hired co-workers.
Admission to the gallery is free to the public during its regular hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Admission to the gallery is free to the public during its regular hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

OCU art gallery announces 2021-22 season

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Friday, August 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Officials at the Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City University have released the gallery schedule for the upcoming academic year, beginning with a printmaking show titled “Connect: Collect” currently on exhibit through Oct. 15. There will be an artist reception from 6 to 8 p.
Larry Spears

Larry Spears

Musicians to collaborate for Elm Tree Concert

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Friday, August 20, 2021
ARCADIA – Singer-songwriters Larry Spears, Dan Siebert and Joe Baxter will join forces for the Aug. 29 Elm Tree Concert at the Arcadia Round Barn. Spears, a veteran of the Woody Guthrie Festival, has been a songwriter for more than 50 years with more than 1,000 songs to his credit.
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