Episode 21 – Tasting the SONIC/COOP hard seltzers, The Nova development, Sherlock in OKC, scooters, more
AudaCity: the VeloCityOKC show
Release Date: 05/26/2021
Episode 26 – Interview with Roy Williams, wrapping up season 1, season 2 preview
AudaCity: the VeloCityOKC show
We have an extended discussion with Chamber President and CEO Roy Williams about his life and career, the most important events, campaigns and recruitment wins that have happened for OKC over his tenure and what we need to do to keep things moving forward. We also wrap up season 1 of the AudaCity OKC podcast and give a little info on what’s coming soon as season 2 begins. Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Want audio and/or show archives? Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: Dell Case Study: Tinker Aerospace Complex: Boeing relocations: Convergence...
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Episode 25 – Paseo history, Paseo Arts Festival, RIVERSPORT, chocolate, more
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We’re at the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center speaking with Executive Director Amanda Bleakley and Paseo Pottery’s Collin Rosebrook about the Paseo District, the Paseo Arts Festival coming up Memorial Day weekend, RIVERSPORT’s Spring Break opening, Allied Arts’ temporary interactive art installations in Scissortail Park, Chocolate Decadence in Automobile Alley, OKC’s professional development conference Elevate and more. Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Want audio and/or show archives? Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: Paseo District: ...
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Episode 24 – Live at Lively Beer Works, local art, events, restaurant recovery, MAPS 4, more
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We’re live at Chamber member Lively Beer Works to hear about the brewery, the art show they are hosting with Rally (“The Lively Show”), what’s great about operating in OKC and more with Lively’s Alena Chesney and Rally’s Marissa Raglin. We also talk local events, the MAPS 4 implementation plan, trail updates, new nonstop flights, restaurant recovery rankings and more.
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Episode 23 – Interview w/ Conv. Center GM Al Rojas, OKBio Brewfest and more
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We’re at the beautiful OKC Convention Center to hear from General Manager Al Rojas about why he chose to come to OKC, what’s special about our convention offerings, and how we’ve created a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. We also talk OKC Marathon, OKBio’s Brewfest Oct. 21, preview our next episode from Lively Beer Works and more.
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Episode 22 – #ShopSmallForOKC, Heartland Flyer, River Cruises, hard seltzer mania, more
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We encourage everyone to Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC and talk about the Chamber’s summer “support local” campaign (#ShopSmallForOKC). We also talk more local hard seltzer, new Oklahoma River Cruise landings at the Stockyards and the First Americans Museum, traveling on the Heartland Flyer and more.
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Episode 21 – Tasting the SONIC/COOP hard seltzers, The Nova development, Sherlock in OKC, scooters, more
AudaCity: the VeloCityOKC show
We taste test the SONIC/COOP collaborative hard seltzer product and suggest some of our favorite SONIC menu items with which to pair each flavor. We also talk about The Nova development announcement, the Sherlock Holmes exhibit at Science Museum Oklahoma, experiences we’ve had as OKC opens up, an announcement on in-person Chamber events and more.
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Episode 20 – Bowling, markets in Scissortail Park, things to do in OKC as the summer approaches, Dodgers/Energy live, pickleball, InternOKC, more
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Episode 19 – The Modern Frontier + Beer, First Americans Museum, Dodgers/Energy live, elections April 6, RIVERSPORT, more
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VisitOKC VP of Destination Marketing Lindsay Vidrine joins us to tell us about The Modern Frontier campaign and the new branded beer and future plans. We also talk about the First Americans Museum’s upcoming fall opening, the OKC Dodgers’ and Energy FC’s in-person plans and schedules, election info for April 6, and RIVERSPORT’s opening plans.
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Episode 18 – COOP/Sonic hard seltzer collab, deliverable cookies, Lyric Theatre in the great outdoors, elections, coworking, more
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We’re back in our outdoor home base at Kerr Park, talking cool collabs between Chamber members like the upcoming release of COOP Ale Works’ Sonic-slush branded-and-inspired hard seltzers. We also discuss Tiff’s Treats cookie delivery in Bricktown, Lyric Theatre’s outdoorsy plans for its 2021 schedule, networking in a pandemic, coworking options, upcoming local elections and more.
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Episode 17 – Shopping and eating locally for the holidays, interview w/ Steve Keenan @ Omni OKC Hotel, VeloCityOKC stories to check out
AudaCity: the VeloCityOKC show
We are immersed in the sounds of Omni Hotel construction as we visit Scissortail Park before heading across Robinson to the hotel, which opens Jan. 26, for an interview with Omni OKC General Manager Steve Keenan. Steve tells us about specials and options for residents, as well as some of the special designs and plans for the hotel that will be sure to please. We also talk shopping/eating locally for the holidays and some VeloCityOKC stories to check out, like Chamber member Christmas dinner options.
info_outlineWe taste test the SONIC/COOP collaborative hard seltzer product and suggest some of our favorite SONIC menu items with which to pair each flavor. We also talk about The Nova development announcement, the Sherlock Holmes exhibit at Science Museum Oklahoma, experiences we’ve had as OKC opens up, an announcement on in-person Chamber events and more.
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Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity
Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:
Heritage Lanes Bowling Center: http://www.heritagelanesokc.com/
Cherry Limeade, Ocean Water, Lemon Berry, are you thirsty yet? The SONIC Hard Seltzers are hitting the shelves of Oklahoma stores today: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/cherry-limeade-ocean-water-lemon-berry-are-you-thirsty-yet-the-sonic-hard-seltzers-are-hitting-the-shelves-of-oklahoma-stores-today/
AudaCity episode 10: Interview w/ COOP Ale Works’ Daniel Mercer live from COOP: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-coop-ale-works-daniel-mercer-int.-springtime-favs-museum-exhibitions-more/
AudaCity episode 3: Mocktail slushes, Gun, Yale Theater, Tower Theatre & more: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-episode-mocktail-slushes-gun-yale-theater-tower-theatre-more/
It's quite a pickle: Sonic's new snow cone slush lineup, tested and paired: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/it-s-quite-a-pickle-sonic-s-new-snow-cone-slush-lineup-tested-and-paired/
'The Nova' redevelopment coming to Automobile Alley: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/the-nova-redevelopment-coming-to-automobile-alley/
Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition / Science Museum Oklahoma: https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/sherlock-holmes
‘Jimmy B’s’ concept coming to Automobile Alley: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/jimmy-b-s-concept-coming-to-auto-alley/
Ray’s Chicken Kitchen brings food truck concept to ParlorOKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/ray-s-chicken-kitchen-brings-food-truck-concept-to-parlor/
Bradford House Hotel opening in May: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/bradford-house-hotel-opening-in-may/
Stay safe and enjoy: Edmond edition: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/stay-safe-and-enjoy-edmond-edition/
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