OKC FRIDAY Vol. 56 No. 43 • One Section • 16 pages • April 7, 2023
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Quail Creek continues with beautification at May, QC Road
Redbud celebrates 40 years of fun, fitness, philanthropy The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s esteemed running and cycling tradition, celebrates its 40th year of bringing fun, fitness and philanthropy to the community on April 15-16. Registration is open for all cycling, running and walking events. Each year, the Redbud Foundation Board of Directors selects an Oklahoma City nonprofit organization with whom to partner and serve as the beneficiary of event proceeds. Annually, multiple agencies apply to the Redbud Classic as potential beneficiaries. Wings Special Needs Community (Wings), a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs, was
selected to serve as the 2023 beneficiary. “As we gear up for race weekend, we want people to understand that when you register for a Redbud Classic event, you’re not only signing up for a race — you are supporting Oklahoma City through fun, fitness and philanthropy,” Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom said. “Your registration is going to individuals in our community who need it most with our annual beneficiary, Wings, to support adults with developmental disabilities.” Wings is a place where adults with disabilities can feel safe and independent, develop productive job skills and live healthy, satisfying and enjoyable lives while serving their community. In their commitment to
Ready for Redbud: From left, Nichols Hills City Manager Shane Pate, Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom, Mayor Steve Goetzinger and Chief of Police Steve Cox under the clock in Nichols Hills Plaza.
enhance the lives of these adults, Wings has two programs, the Day
By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
Program and the Social
The homeowner’s association of one of Oklahoma City’s most prestigious and thriving neighborhoods has big plans to beautify the 63year-old community referred to by some as the “hub of northwest Oklahoma City.” This spring, after hosting dozens of fundraising events and soliciting donations, the Quail Creek Homeowners Association will oversee a project to upgrade the most trafficked entrance to the twosquare mile neighborhood that features hundreds of the city’s most prominent addresses. Since the first homes of developer John W. “Jack” Johnston’s newest project were constructed in an open prairie on the outskirts of town in 1960, Quail Creek has grown into one of the state’s largest and most established neighborhoods with mature trees, winding streets and Quail Creek Elementary School. Since 1961, the Quail Creek Golf & Country Club has been considered one of the city’s most esteemed. Neighborhood entrance beautification efforts have already been made at nearly half of Quail Creek’s 24 access points, but the association’s Phase III project, originally slated for construction in 2020, was delayed due to COVID, supply chain issues, inflation and labor shortages.
See REDBUD, Page 13
See QUAIL CREEK, Page 2
OKC Philharmonic announces 35th anniversary season By Mark Beutler Director, Marketing and Communications OKCPHIL The Oklahoma City Philharmonic celebrates its 35th season with a magnificent new lineup of concerts and musical magic. “We want to fill the hall, to be meaningful in Oklahoma,” said OKCPHIL Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate. “We want to be fun and create something in the city where we are all united. It sounds very simple, but it’s true. Doesn’t matter what race, color or ideology; we are all one, and we celebrate that
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Dog of the Week Mogi belongs to Emily and Reed Greenhill of the Village. He is an approximately 6yearold rescue, who after a DNA test was discovered to be a Yorkichon — half Yorkie, half Bichon Frise. His pastimes include going for walks, protecting his house and people and waiting for his next treat. Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with com plete descriptions to rose@okcfriday. com.
through creativity. In our upcoming season, it’s all about the music. A joyful noise, if you will. And we want to celebrate that with our OKCPHIL family.” The Opening Night Gala is set for Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. at Civic Center Music Hall, combining the annual Maestro’s Ball with the season opener of the Inasmuch Foundation Classics series. Ukrainian violinist Anastasiya Petryshak performs as part of an all-Tchaikovsky program. “Anastasiya is just one of two amazing Ukrainian soloists joining us this season,” Mickelthwate said. “Anastasiya made her debut as a
soloist at the age of 15, and regularly performs with Andrea Bocelli. Pianist Dmytro Choni is a bronze medal winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He will appear in our October classics concert featuring music from Bach and Liszt, and the iconic ‘Symphony Fantastique’ of Hector Berlioz.” Other Classics concerts feature Grammy Award winner Mark O’Conner, taking a deep dive into our Americana and folk roots, and Canterbury Voices join the OKCPHIL for “Glorious Life.” See OKCPHIL, Page 5
ALEXANDER MICKELTHWATE
Cork & Canvas features wine, art Tickets are available for Positive Tomorrows’ annual Cork & Canvas fundraiser. The even is set for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Positive Tomorrows’ school building in Oklahoma City. The event is to feature unlimited appetizers, wine pairings and signature cocktails. The evening includes both silent and live auctions. The event’s highlight is original artwork created by the students at Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma’s only elementary school serving children and families experiencing homelessness.
Tickets are $75, which include unlimited food and drinks, are available at positivetomorrows.org/events. Attendees must be 21 or older, and tickets must be purchased in advance. More than 100 students at Positive Tomorrows receive a quality, trauma-informed education each year while their parents get the support they need to create more stability for their families. Positive Tomorrows is an United Way Partner Agency, a Oklahoma A+ School, and is accredited by the Cognia Global Commission.