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Valerie Naifeh and New York jewelry designer Meira T. during the Heart Rhythm Institute’s Patron Party. A luncheon followed the next day. Pages B1 & B2
Cindy Ruffel, Rebecca Thompson, Diane Collier and Sallie Naylor attend the Alzheimer’s Association AWARE Luncheon. Page B3
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 30 • Two Sections • 20 Pages • November 29, 2019
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Thanksgiving Feast observed by Casady Lower School
NHills rebuilds commission
The Casady School primary division hosted its annual Thanksgiving feast. The pre-K and kindergarten classes participated and gobbled up various Thanksgiving treats such as homemade pumpkin bread and applesauce.
By Ashley Haley Staff Writer
From right: At right, Charlie Uger, Allyson Sebacher and Aarav Agrawal; lower right, clad in turkey hats are James McQuade, Saahas Komarina, Gabriel Friesen and Weston Reinersman; and below, Lillian Nyalala.
The Nichols Hills City Council approved an ordinance to reinstate the Nichols Hills Building Commission as a way of ensuring certain guidelines and requirements are met within the city. Starting Dec. 1, citizens who would like to build, move, demolish or design properties in the city will now be required to obtain Certifications of Approval from the building commission before applying for a permit to construct or reconstruct a main or secondary building. While mayor Steve Goetzinger said Nichols Hills had a building commission several years ago, it is something the city wanted to readopt. He said one of his main priorities was privacy
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Village seniors are pushing for their own park By Ashley Haley Staff Writer Elderly residents of The Village say they “are old’’ and don’t want the “carnival” of another children’s park. This declaration came as The Village City Council held a meeting with residents detailing a proposed Tax Increment Financing project, which includes a new park and town center. The TIF project, primarily focused on the corner of The Village near Hefner Road and Pennsylvania Avenue, is expected to provide new landscapes, traffic engineering and outdoor space built for relaxation and recreation. The design also includes new signage, a playground, art walk, dog park, walking See PARK, Page 3
Beijing. In keeping with the theme of “Shakespeare’s Comedies,” OCU students performed a review of some of the funniest scenes and monologues from numerous Shakespeare plays. Marsh directed “Clowns, Lovers, and Women in Pants” to explore a variety of roles. “Being asked to create a performance
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It’s Christmas time in Oklahoma City! By Rose Lane Editor It’s Christmas time in our city and local performing troupes are making sure it is the most wonderful time of the year. Oklahoma City University’s American Spirit Dance Company is going “Home for the Holidays” and Lyric Theatre is continuing its “A Christmas Carol” tradition. Broadway star Max Von Essen is joing the OKC Philharmonic for its “The Christmas Show” and Canterbury Voices is performing “Messiah.” Also, the OKC Ballet is bringing “The Nutcracker” to life. Experience a holiday song and dance spectacular like no other with the American Spirit
OCU Theatre first, only American World Theatre Alliance member The Oklahoma City University School of Theatre is the first and only American school to become a member of the World Theatre Education Alliance based in Beijing, China. Dean Mark Parker, acting professor Lance Marsh and eight OCU theatre students attended the alliance’s International Theatre Festival at the Central Academy of Drama in
as he has received many calls regarding the solitude of single-story homes located next to two-story homes. “My first endeavor was issues with privacy,” Goetzinger said. “We need to make sure we’re thinking about the privacy of the neighbors in the adjacent homes.” Vice mayor Sody Clements said the city has been trying to establish new codes and regulations to keep up with current trends. She said she looks forward to having “expert eyes” to look at future plans. “A lot of people moved here 30 years ago because of the charm, character and tradition and I feel an obligation to those people more than an obligation to brand new builders,” Clements said.
from ‘Shakespeare’s Comedies’ is a wide and open-ended challenge, and left us with more questions than answers at first, the primary one being, ‘Which comedy shall we focus on,’” Marsh said. “In the end, we got greedy and decided to do some of the best bits from all of them.” Leading theatre
Dance Company during “Home for the Holidays.” This year’s performance features some of everyone’s favorite things. Christmas magic, dynamic rhythms and explosive choreography bring toy soldiers to life while fast-tapping feet and a very special guest, Tony the Pony, take the audience for an unforgettable sleigh ride. A favorite, the dancing squirrel, Chip, is back to share some holiday cheer. The Starettes will dance in brand new kicklines, while a breathtaking contemporary ballet features intricate partnering and a swingin’ jive number. Tickets for the performances are $29 for reserved seats and may be purchased online at okcu.edu/tickets by calling 208-5227. $18 tickets are
available for groups of 8 or more. Tickets can also be purchased at the Edith Kinney Gaylord Center Performing Arts Ticket Office, 2501 N Blackwelder, Monday-Friday, Noon to 4 p.m. No infants are permitted. Lap seating is not allowed and no booster seats will be provided. It is recommended but not required that children be ages 6 and up. Oklahoma’s favorite holiday tradition, Lyric’s “A Christmas Carol” returns in its 2019 edition to Oklahoma City’s Plaza District featuring joyous music, dazzling costumes and acclaimed Broadway actor Dirk Lumbard reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. See SHOWS, Page 8
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Dog of the Week This is Wednesday. She was rescued from All For One Rescue. Her humans are Kaity and Scott Sims. Wednesday spends her days barking at anything that moves. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
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