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temperatures through planting trees and implementing cooling shelters. I

In Oklahoma City, the study aims to locate the most vulnerable groups affected by the hottest temperatures and reduce the risks. Heat action plans and educational resources can positively impact the city’s overall temperature.

“This campaign is important because it will show where pockets of extreme heat are across the city,” TerryCobo said. “In general, research shows that low-income and minority populations are affected dispropor-

“I noticed over the years that sometimes the community only comes together and interacts on a large scale over negative things,” Kyle said. “I had seen other neighborhoods online really get into the rock thing, so I was hoping that maybe we could bring that here.”

His main goal is to involve his children and other people of the community in a fun tionately by extreme heat, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

This study will provide local data to locate potential disparities.”

The volunteer street scientists are to be sectioned into three roles, with a driver, navigator and backup to drive in the early morning, late afternoon and evening. After completing the routes, volunteers return to the location for the next group to begin collecting data. Depending on weather conditions, the campaign is set to take place on Aug. 12, one activity that spreads creativity and kindness. Kyle believes most people want an opportunity to take part in neighborhood activities, but they either don’t have the time or initiative to start something new. With something as simple as decorating rocks, he noted that it’s a cheap activity to do at home while getting exercise by then placing your rocks all throughout the neighborhood.

“As a landscaper, it's already in my nature to beautify the areas I work in,” Kyle said. “I've just been trying to of the hottest days of the year. Volunteer training is to take place virtually on June 27, July 13 and July 27.

Terry-Cobo believes Oklahoma City’s extreme heat exposure is not looking good further down the road.

“Extreme heat will only get worse in the future,” she said. “Now we have an average of nine extreme heat days, which are 100 degrees or hotter, according to the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center.

“By 2030, that is projected to double. By 2050, the Center projects there will be near- find ways to get people involved with each other, in a slightly positive way. We saw a post online about someone finding a rock and it seemed to really make their day. Eventually, I'd like them to be a part of walking in The Village, to see groups of people decorating rocks for our parks.” ly a month of 100 or higher degree days.”

“The best thing about my job is working outside in a different location constantly,” he said. “I like always moving around, meeting new people and keeping a very high-energy workflow.

For advice on how to stay cool, TerryCobo suggested following the National Weather Service in Norman as it issues heat advisories and emergency alerts. Local weather forecasts on local news outlets and online are another resource.

The Office of Sustainability and researchers from the University of Oklahoma plan to host education and awareness workshops on July 8 at The Auditorium at The Douglass, 600 N. High Ave. Following the campaign’s data collec-

It's great exercise.”

Whether it be through lawn care or painting rocks, Kyle knows how to spread positivity throughout The Village.

“I wish people would turn off their TVs and phones to go outside and interact with their community,” he said. “We have some amazing neighborhoods in Oklahoma City, The Village being one of them. I want everyone to know there are many, many people who want to be part of the community and just don't know where to begin.”

About the NW OKC Chamber:

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tion, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration contractor will report to local health organizations and policymakers for a plan to tackle the issues brought on by extreme heat.

To volunteer, visit okc.gov/departments/planning/programs/sustainability/ extreme-heat. For questions, email sustainability@okc.gov.

Music

July 12 •

Gogol Bordello

Since 1999, the International punk band Gogol Bordello, led by Ukrainian frontman Eugene Hütz, has been filling up rooms with an energy that could run a whole city. See them live at The Jones Assembly beginning at 6:30 pm with full bar and walk­up food window available. Visit thejonesassembly.com for details.

July 14 • A Night of Stevie Wonder Tower Theatre and Kendrik McKinney Productions present: Hotter Than July, A Night of Stevie Wonder at the Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St. at 7 pm. Get tickets at towertheatreokc.com.

July 14 •

Garth Brooks Dance Party Country Fans! This summer, Beer City Music Hall is bringing you a series of Dance Parties. Come dance to the music of iconic legend Garth Brooks. Doors open at 7 pm and Show at 8 pm, 1141 NW 2nd St. More info at beercitymusichall.com.

This Weekend

July 9 •

Skele­Zen Yoga

Vinyasa with verte­

SONIC Summer Movie Nights return to Myriad Botanical Gardens Wednesday nights.

Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic (no glass) or enjoy offerings from a variety of local food trucks and vendors. Pre­movie food and activities begin at 7 pm and the movie begins at 9 pm. Blankets to the south, lawn chairs to the north, free on the Devon Lawn.

Sandlot (1993), Wednesday, July 12

7 pm ­ food trucks, 8 pm ­ programming with OKC Dodgers, 9 pm ­ film screens brates, balasana with bones and savasana with skulls. Enjoy a relaxing morning of yoga among the collection of over 450 skeletons at the Skeletons: Museum of Osteology. Its incredible yoga instructor, Alyssa Danley, has put together a flow that highlights our connection with animals and supports our connection with our own bodies. Recommended ages are 16 and up. Skele­Zen tickets include: 60minute guided yoga class from 9:30 –10:30 am, all day admission, private Museum gallery viewing from 10:30 – 11 am and 15% Gift Shop discount. Please bring a yoga mat, towel for sweat/ savasana eye mask (optional) and a water bottle to stay hydrated. Get tickets at skeleton museum.com.

July 9 •

Comedy Festival

Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded Comady Festi­ val is coming to the Paycom Center July 9. See comedy sets from Bert Kreischer, Tiffany Haddish, Mark Normand, Big Jay Oakerson, Chad Daniels, Ralph Barbosa and Rosebud Baker. Visit the Paycomcenter. com for tickets.

Have you made it to an Arts Council Oklahoma City Neighborhood Arts performances yet?

Coming Soon

July 20 •

Factory Obscura

Adult Night

Every third Thursday from 7–10 pm, Factory Obscura is staying open late to give grown­ups (18+) the run of the experience. This is your night to explore, hang out, relax and enjoy every nook and cranny of the experience. Make it a date by grabbing dinner and shopping with its neighbors on 9th Street in Automobile Alley. In this season of gratitude, bring a donation for $2 off your ticket. Admission to Adult Night is free for Mix­Tape Members. Go to factoryobscura.com for details.

Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com

Paycom Center Events/Shows:

Bert Kreischer Comedy ­ July 9

Thomas Rhett ­ Aug. 17

PBR Freedom Fest ­ Sept. 8­10

Jelly Roll ­ Sept. 19

Koe Wetzel ­ Sept. 30

ODESZA ­ Oct. 12

Jason Aldean ­ Oct. 13

Photography exhibition gives a panoramic look at the people and cultures of the contemporary West.

Opened July 1, 2023, the newest exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, W I D E W E S T, focuses on panoramic photography as a channel of capturing a more complete representation of life in the contemporary American West while emphasizing the unique methods necessary to preserve these photographs.

Panoramic photographs offer

Nate Bargatze ­ Oct. 22

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks ­ Nov. 18­19

Ringling Bros Show ­ Dec. 15­17

Zoo Amphitheatre:

Sam Hunt ­ Aug. 5 Incubus ­ Aug. 20

Rick Springfield ­ Aug. 23

All American Rejects ­ Oct. 14 a wealth of information about the landscapes of the West and the wide variety of people that inhabit it. W I D E W E S T highlights worlds captured in panoramic photographs, from traveling wild west show caravans and rodeo arenas, to graduating classes and growing cities.

Another element of the exhibition focuses on the formatting of panoramic photographs and the way that it presents difficulties for preservation and storage. Panoramic photographs can be difficult to store due to the

Performers are taking the stage six days each week at 19 locations as part of its partnership with the Metropolitan Library System. So far, there have been wonderful FREE performances from the Oklahoma Violin Ensemble, Lyric Theatre, Mister Puppet, Lucas Ross, Clips & Hips and Alegria Real. There’s still one month left featuring fun-filled performances from OKC Improv, Painted Sky Opera, the Groovemeant Community and RACE Dance Company! These performances are perfect to bring your kids and give them a chance to make some friends and learn something new in an entertaining, relaxed environment. Check out pictures from this year’s shows and find a performance at a library near you at artscouncilokc.com.

July in the Gardens: Free Fitness, Country Line Dancing, Sound Bath, Sunflowers, Candle Pouring and more!

July at the Myriad Botanical Gardens offers several summer options. From movies on the Devon Lawn to Dancing County Line Dancing, to participating in a New Moon Sound Bath to free fitness yoga, Zumba, and Tai Chi to horticulture classes for adults and youth –you will find so much to participate in.

Civic Center Music Hall: The Prom ­ July 11­16

Ain’t Misbehavin’ ­ July 25­30

Spider­Man ­ Sept. 21

Other Events/Shows/Awards: Prix de West ­ June 2 ­ Aug. 6 Red, White and Tuna ­ June 29­July 16 size and often require custommade enclosures and special equipment to prevent damage. W I D E W E S T gives viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Dickinson Research Center’s (DRC) efforts to preserve these special photographs for future generations.

“Preserving panoramic photographs can be a challenge. The widest photograph in the DRC collection measures almost 60 inches,” said Samantha Schafer, Archivist II at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. “Many panoramic

Reds Whites & Brews ­ July 13 Frosé All Day B­Day Partay ­ July 15 Disney On Ice ­ Sept. 14­19 photographs in the DRC have been rolled for so long that unrolling them would cause cracking and damage to the photograph. For this exhibition, several panoramic photographs were sent to the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) to be conserved – that is, unrolled, flattened, and repaired near to their original state.”

W I D E W E S T will be on exhibit through October 15, 2023. Go to okcmoa.com for more details and to plan your visit.