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Hi there and thank you very much for picking up my magazine this month. This month is the July/August issue, and I couldn’t be happier about bringing you June and July coverage of Heard on Hurd, coverage from LibertyFest, coverage from a flattrack event held at Remington Park and more. These events happened at the exact right time with virus numbers almost all the way down, and what a fantastic release it was for everyone to be able to gather again in public. It’s funny how everyone was so apprehensive about heading out even with vaccines back in May, afraid that gathering would cause hot spots. By June, it appeared we were rounding the Covid corner, as gathering in the thousands at Heard on Hurd didn’t cause a hotspot nor did gathering at LibertyFest. I think the Delta variant just hadn’t fully arrived yet at the time I attended these events, much less in May when I drove with my husband of 30 years to southwest Florida for a weeks stay. I don’t know what caused such a drastic spike in cases, but it is definitely here as I write this column, and my hope is that you have utilized every tool available to you to try to avoid getting this illness. I hope that everyone will be a little kinder this go round about other’s feeling the need to wear masks, because it does help keep the spread down. Whether you will or not is just a matter of personal choice. I hope everyone will keep going to our city’s events, out to eat with so many patios and streeteries available in Edmond and around the metro. Keep shopping at local boutiques and other independently owned businesses. I don’t believe there will be anymore shut down’s because I don’t believe our economy could handle another as well the Governor will not call another State of Emergency.
I know that as of today, the OK State Health Department is recommending all staff and kids K-12 wear masks at school again, based solely on the CDC issuing new recommendations to suit the current Delta variant situation, and recommended that all people, vaccinated or not, wear masks indoors should they have contact with immunocompromised folks. We could reach herd immunity with 80% of the population vaccinated, however Oklahoma is at only 39% so again, please be kind to those who must choose to wear a mask, because of the lack of vaccinated population they feel they must to keep themselves and their friends and family safe. There is no need for ridiculing someone for governing themselves accordingly. Again, here is to a different new season of how we all gather, and I am hoping to see everyone get out and visit and gather, but safely. I will be at the August 21 Heard on Hurd to see the amazing musical performers with The Big News, a ska punk band, Ckai Dawson with her rich soulful R&B, and a crowd favorite Lincka!!! Sherri
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Heard On Heard Jumps in on event reopening’s in June & July with amazing music line up set for August 17, 2021 from 6 to 10 pm in Downtown Edmond The last 15 months has been a real rollercoaster for those who run events and venues. Tower Theatre in OKC, The Jones Assembly and more have all felt the brunt of the shutdown, and most residents don’t understand that many are barely just
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reopening. Tower Theatre is offering free concerts until the third week of August on Friday evenings to welcome everyone back! When it came to reopening, it just wasn’t as easy as opening one’s doors or telling people to come out by the thousands. It really was a battle of hurry up and wait… for disaster lending to come through, for the roll out of vaccines, for the Covid case counts to reduce, but really waiting for enough people to feel comfortable with coming back out into society without a mask, as a community. June 19th marked the first of Citizen’s Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd block parties in Downtown Edmond of their abbreviated 2021 Season, also marking the beginning of the popular event’s 8th season. This may not have seemed a mighty task thanks to almost perfect
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execution by Citizen’s Bank volunteers as the event went off without a hitch, and especially with more residents showing up than expected. Thousands and thousands more. Heard on Hurd represents the best of Edmond with its wholesome atmosphere and down to earth vibe. And that is why so many missed it during Covid lockdowns in 2020 and the spring of 2021. It brought tears to my eyes to see Jill Castilla, President and CEO of Citizen’s Bank of Edmond proclaim her caption to this photo with the most authenticity, humility, and surprise – “Heard on Hurd is still a hit!” because she puts the event on for the benefit of the community not so that the community will benefit her or her bank. Face to face, Edmondite’s and residents from other communities came out Saturday June 21 in record numbers, and were so amazingly polite, it absolutely reminded me as to why I moved to Oklahoma in the first-place decades ago. It appeared that all the people who attended decided to leave their politics at home and everyone appeared to have had a really fantastic time. There were over 40 vendors at the June event, including Stars and Stripes Coffee, a crowd favorite, 405 Mobile Boutique, Nash, Saucee Sicilian, Let’s Do Greek and more that folks enjoyed prior to the night’s musical performers of Bedtime, Jacobi Ryan, and The Imaginaries. July 17th saw the 2nd event happen with a pre-event thunderstorm that blessed
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the event with less humidity and mid 80-degree weather. This event had over 60 vendors, including RISE participant Shop Mode, who has fantastic clothing and accessories! Saucee Sicilian, Big O’s BBQ, Metro Mini’s Doughnuts, were back, as was Snow Smore, and with all the food trucks seeing packed lines down Broadway. This month, a new experience business opened its doors for the first time after rehabbing 10 S. Broadway called The Body Barre. It’s a yoga and fitness studio with a boutique up front and has some of the most welcoming instructors in the metro. Be sure to stop by and visit! The July event had some of the metro’s best rap and R&B performances from The True CW, who is just one of the nicest people to meet, Alyse whose R&B tones were amazing and Jabee who is always upbeat and entertaining for the entire family with his fun involvement of all ages. Saturday August 21st from 6-10 pm, if you haven’t yet, visit Downtown Edmond again to experience Heard on Hurd. Bring the entire family out and your dogs, as this event is family and dog friendly, and is a great break away from the weekly grind and start of school! Performers for this event will be local Ska Punk band The Big News, Ckai Dawson with R&B that is not to be believed, and a crowd favorite Lincka! Be sure to follow @HeardonHurd at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest event information!
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A motorcycle hurling down a dirt track on the plus side of one hundred and thirty miles per hour, then pitching it sideways into a corner without lifting off the throttle is quite the spectacle. Not long ago that scene played out over and over again at Remington Park in the OKC Adventure zone when the American Flat Track (AFT) national series paid a visit to Oklahoma. Flat track racing is Americas oldest
form of motorcycle racing. From 1910 to 1931, Board Track racing was all the rage across the country but it was extremely dangerous for the racers. By 1932 Board Tracks were being phased out in favor of holding races on Dirt Tracks. In particular, Horse Racing tracks. By the late ‘40s and early ‘50s the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) began organizing National Championships for Flat Track racing.
The AFT series made its second appearance at Remington Park in three years. The event drew a sizable crowd thanks to easing Covid restrictions. People were definitely glad to get out cheer on the racers. This round of the series was a double header, so there was racing both Friday and Saturday night. The crowd was a good mix between Harley and Indian enthusiasts. The action didn’t dissapoint.
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Results Friday Super Twins 1. Brandon Robinson Indian 2. Briar Bauman Indian 3. Jared Mees Indian Friday Production Twins 1. Cory Texter Yamaha 2. Cameron Smith Yamaha 3. Dan Bromley Yamaha Friday Singles 1. Henry Wiles Honda 2. Dallas Daniels Yamaha 3. Morgen Mischler KTM Saturday Super Twins 1. Jared Mees Indian 2. Brandon Robinson Indian 3. Briar Bauman Indian Saturday Production Twins 1. Cory Texter Yamaha 2. Dalton Gauthier Harley-Davidson 3. Chad Cose Harley-Davidson Saturday Singles 1. Max Whale KTM 2. Henry Wiles Honda 3. Dallas Daniels Yamaha
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EventsCalendar June 2021 Concert in the Park: Michael Fresonke & Jokers to the Right Thu, June 3 - Hafer Park Gallery Opening: Rae Stone Thu, June 3 - Edmond Fine Arts Institute VIBES: Downtown Edmond’s Art Experience Thu, June 3 - Downtown Edmond Arcadia Lake Kids Fishing Derby Sat, June 5 - Arcadia Lake Edmond Art Association Spring Show and Sale Sat, June 5 - Spring Creek Plaza Inaugural ODOT Memorial Foundation Sporting Clay Event Sat, June 5 - Silverleaf Shotgun Sports Open Day at Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Sat, June 5 - Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, June 5 - Festival Market Place Concert in the Park: Boyd Street Bass & Jake Gill Thu, June 10 - Hafer Park
Sophia Massad Thu, June 24 - Hafer Park LibertyFest: Concert in the Park at the University of Central Oklahoma Thu, June 24 - University of Central Oklahoma Upstage Theater Presents: Big Fish Thu, June 24 – Sat, June 26 - MAC in Mitch Park LibertyFest 2021: Flying the Flag of Freedom Thu, June 24 – Sun, July 4 LibertyFest: 52nd Annual LibertyFest Rodeo Fri, June 25 – Sat, June 26 - Edmond Round Up Club - Carl Benne Arena LibertyFest: 20th Annual LibertyFest Car Show Sat, June 26 - Hafer Park Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, June 26 - Festival Market Place LibertyFest: KiteFest Sat, June 26 – Sun, June 27 - Mitch Park LibertyFest: 32nd Annual LibertyFest Road Rally Sun, June 27 - Earl’s Rib Palace
UCO Endeavor Games Thu, June 10 – Sun, June 13 - University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond Bike Night (Motorcycles) Tue, June 29 - Edmond Railyard
Movie at the Park: Frozen II Fri, June 11 - MAC in Mitch Park
Virtual: Walking Through Needles Book Launch Tue, June 29 - Best of Books
Edmond Jr Rodeo Fri, June 11 – Sat, June 12 - Edmond Round Up Club - Carl Benne Arena
July 2021
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, June 12 - Festival Market Place Upstage Theater Presents: Big Fish Thu, June 17 – Sat, June 19 - MAC in Mitch Park Father’s Day Cannonball Competition Sat, June 19 - Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Heard on Hurd Sat, June 19 - Downtown Edmond Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, June 19 - Festival Market Place AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse (VRH) World Show and Trade Show Tue, June 22 – Sun, June 27 - Lazy E Arena Concert in the Park: Bonham Brothers &
Concert in the Park: Kerry Wayne Rockstar & Souled Out Thu, July 1 - Hafer Park Gallery Opening: Martha Turner Thu, July 1 - Edmond Fine Arts Institute VIBES: Downtown Edmond’s Art Experience Thu, July 1 - Downtown Edmond LibertyFest: “Flying the Flag of Freedom” Parade Sat, July 3 - Downtown Edmond LibertyFest: ParkFest Sat, July 3 - Mitch Park Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, July 3 - Festival Market Place LibertyFest Celebration at Pelican Bay
Sun, July 4 - Pelican Bay Aquatic Center LibertyFest: Fireworks Sun, July 4 - Hafer Park National Little Britches Rodeo Association - National Finals Rodeo Mon, July 5 – Sun, July 11 - Lazy E Arena Concert in the Park: Old Bulldog Band Thu, July 8 - Hafer Park Movie at the Park: The Rookie Fri, July 9 - MAC in Mitch Park Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, July 10 - Festival Market Place Concert in the Park: Ciara Brooke & John the Franklin Thu, July 15 - Hafer Park Upstage Theater Presents: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Thu, July 15 – Sat, July 17 - Upstage Theatre Blackbox Edmond Heard on Hurd Sat, July 17 - Downtown Edmond Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, July 17 - Festival Market Place Concert in the Park: Gotcha Covered Band & 949 Thu, July 22 - Hafer Park Upstage Theater Presents: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Thu, July 22 – Sat, July 24 - Upstage Theatre Blackbox Edmond Oklahoma State Championship Thu, July 22 – Sun, July 25 - Silverleaf Shotgun Sports Edmond Jr Rodeo Fri, July 23 – Sat, July 24 - Edmond Round Up Club - Carl Benne Arena Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, July 24 - Festival Market Place Edmond Bike Night (Motorcycles) Tue, July 27 - Edmond Railyard World Champion Junior Rodeo Tue, July 27 – Sat, July 31 - Lazy E Arena Concert in the Park: Champaign Jam & Frontier Brass Band Thu, July 29 - Hafer Park Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, July 31 - Festival Market Place
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August 2021
Thu, September 2 - Downtown Edmond
Concert in the Park: Claire Piersol & Highway 66 Thu, August 5 - Hafer Park
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, September 4 - Festival Market Place
Gallery Opening: Jordan Tacker Thu, August 5 - Edmond Fine Arts Institute VIBES: Downtown Edmond’s Art Experience Thu, August 5 - Downtown Edmond Back to School Splash Sat, August 7 - Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, August 7 - Festival Market Place Concert in the Park: City Moon & Erin Michelle Thu, August 12 - Hafer Park Movie at the Park: TBD Fri, August 13 - MAC in Mitch Park Edmond Jr Rodeo Fri, August 13 – Sat, August 14 - Edmond Round Up Club - Carl Benne Arena Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, August 14 - Festival Market Place Oklahoma Bicycle Society Streak Sun, August 15 - Mitch Park 37th Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Ranch Rodeo Fri, August 20 – Sat, August 21 - Lazy E Arena Edmond Jr Rodeo Finals Fri, August 20 – Sat, August 21 - Edmond Round Up Club - Carl Benne Arena Heard on Hurd Sat, August 21 - Downtown Edmond Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, August 21 - Festival Market Place
Movie at the Park: Trolls World Tour Fri, September 10 - MAC in Mitch Park 43rd Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival Fri, September 10 – Sun, September 12 Downtown Edmond Doggy Paddle Day Sat, September 11 - Pelican Bay Aquatic Center Heard on Hurd Sat, September 18 - Downtown Edmond Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, September 18 - Festival Market Place UCO Criminal Justice Day Fri, September 24 - University of Central Oklahoma
Red Day Run Sat, October 23 - Downtown Edmond Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, October 30 - Festival Market Place
November 2021 Gallery Opening: Behnaz Sohrabian Thu, November 4 - Edmond Fine Arts Institute Cycle 66 Tour and Festival Sun, November 7 - Downtown Edmond
December 2021 Gallery Opening: Kyndall Rainey Thu, December 2 - Edmond Fine Arts Institute
2021 Wildlife Expo Sat, September 25 – Sun, September 26 Lazy E Arena Edmond Bike Night (Motorcycles) Tue, September 28 - Edmond Railyard 2021 Western Dressage World Championship Wed, September 29 – Sun, October 3 - Lazy E Arena
October 2021 Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, October 2 - Festival Market Place Gallery Opening: Lezley Lynch Thu, October 7 - Edmond Fine Arts Institute VIBES: Downtown Edmond’s Art Experience Thu, October 7 - Downtown Edmond
Edmond Bike Night (Motorcycles) Tue, August 31 - Edmond Railyard
Movie at the Park: TBD Fri, October 8 - MAC in Mitch Park
September 2021
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, October 9 - Festival Market Place
VIBES: Downtown Edmond’s Art Experience
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, October 23 - Festival Market Place
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, September 25 - Festival Market Place
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, August 28 - Festival Market Place
Gallery Opening: Dead Feather (Joshua Garrett) Thu, September 2 - Edmond Fine Arts Institute
Edmond Pride 2021 Sat, October 23 - Hafer Park
Heard on Hurd Sat, October 16 - Downtown Edmond Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market Sat, October 16 - Festival Market Place
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ShopEdmond Emory Anne Interiors is one of the trendiest stores in Edmond, with a fantastic selection of new high end to affordable pieces for your entire home, very unique home accessories, including a full line of Company C and Norwalk Furniture, Thibaut fine fabrics, wallpaper and custom furniture. and more! Emory Anne’s also offers fabric by the yard and design services in store. Be sure to stop by to visit this store first when redecorating on any budget. You can find Emory Anne Interiors at 150th & Santa Fe Open M-F 10 am to 6 pm and Sat. 10-5 pm. Be sure to follow at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest for sales & inspiration and online at www.Emoryanneinteriors.com! If you have any questions, you can call the store at 405-753-4466.
Enjoy the arrival of Fall in the country at any one of the cozy cottages at Arcadian Getaways in Guthrie! Located just a few minutes north of Edmond, on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property, you can relax with the outdoor jacuzzi’s or just relax indoors in front of the fireplace and wake up to a beautiful candlelit breakfast of pumpkin pancakes and Martha’s World Famous Vanilla Butter Sauce. Be sure to check out the 4 and 7 day packages online at www. Aaronsgate.com to discover the cottages & to reserve your getaway, or call 405-282-0613.
Oops I Arted offers art classes to those of all ages. We create masterpieces in clay, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media and other child friendly mediums. We also offer classes in cardboard weaving, cardboard sculpture and a multitude of other creative and fun endeavors. oops i arted is now located at Cheyenne Crossing on Bryant just south of 33rd Street, which is easily accessible to Edmond , OKC and surrounding areas. You can visit online at OopsIArted.com for more information or to schedule a class call or text Risa at 405-476-9211.
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