AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Arts Spotlight: Painted Sky Opera’s 10th anniversary run of Verdi’s La Traviata hits Oklahoma City’s Civic Center Music Hall (Aug. 14-23), with performances featuring cast members including Gabrielle Gilliam as Violetta. Film & Music in OKC: Photos and coverage spotlight Oklahoma’s Nimrods, a Green Day–inspired road-trip comedy shot in the OKC area, including scenes at OFA Studios and appearances tied to the band’s promotional buzz. Dance Auditions: Central Oklahoma Ballet will hold The Nutcracker auditions Sunday, Aug. 30 in Yukon (ages 7-11 at 2 p.m., 12+ at 3 p.m.), with a live-orchestra performance planned for the season. Sports & Community: For Oklahoma high school football, coaches are juggling preseason practice with extreme heat and player safety. Music History (Oklahoma Pride): Remembering Jimmy Webb—born in Elk City on Aug. 15, 1946—celebrated for a legendary catalog spanning songwriting, lyrics, and orchestration. Sports Media: ESPN’s NBA coverage changes continue as familiar faces step back, signaling a broader retreat from serious hoops coverage.
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