Norman's historic Lindsey Street water tower has a new look, and college football fans might recognize it! For nearly a century, the water tower has been a familiar sight along Lindsey Street, just east of the University of Oklahoma campus. Though it had long been retired from service and was once…
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There's something special about the smell of a real Christmas tree. For some, it's the unmistakable sign that the holiday season has arrived. For others, it's a reminder of childhood memories, family traditions, and the excitement of Christmas morning. For Katy Wells, it's a little bit of all…
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The sounds of Ghana are headed to Norman this November, with a free concert at the University of Oklahoma that deserves a spot on your calendar. From November 11-15, Norman Cultural Connection will welcome the Omanye Music and Dance Ensemble for Roots and Rhythms , a five-day celebration of…
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Fortaleza by Don Arturo wasn't originally supposed to be a restaurant. Chef Don Arturo Garcia Acevedo and the team behind Don Arturo Events were searching for a commercial kitchen to expand their catering and private-event business. They needed more room to prepare food, store equipment, and…
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In Oklahoma, keeping an eye on the weather is practically second nature. But have you ever wondered what goes into tracking a storm, launching a weather balloon, or developing the forecasts we rely on? On Saturday, Nov. 7, the National Weather Festival returns to Norman for a free day of hands-on…
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Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails has been a Downtown Norman staple for more than a decade, but if you ask owner Brady T. Sexton how it all started, you won’t get a quick answer. You’ll get a story that begins with Prohibition, makes stops in New York and Chicago, lands back in Norman and, at one point…
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For one October evening, Main Street is trading cars for costumes, storefronts for trick-or-treat stops, and the usual Downtown buzz for a little Halloween magic. The 12th Annual Downtown Norman Fall Fest returns Friday, Oct. 23, bringing three hours of free, family-friendly fun to the heart of…
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There are college football game days, and then there is game day in Norman. When more than 80,000 fans pack into Gaylord-Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, they are not just showing up for four quarters of football. They are stepping into decades of Oklahoma tradition, complete with crimson and…
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A new trail race is coming to Lake Thunderbird this fall. The inaugural Dirtie Birdie Trail Run takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, with four distances and relay options on the Clear Bay trails at Lake Thunderbird State Park. Created by Norman Sports, Dirtie Birdie is designed to give experienced…
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There’s something brewing in Downtown Norman this October. Norman Brewtoberfest returns Saturday, October 3, and this year, the annual celebration of local craft beer is quite literally bringing things home. For the first time, Brewtoberfest is heading Downtown, taking over the street in front…
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