You're welcome. My humor isn't for everyone, lol.

Obviously. Maybe someone else on the board can enlighten me to the humor of your private messages? I think you should keep the discussion on the public forum. LOL.


"There's no reason to...take the "lighten up" comment public. That's why I sent you a personal message. So keep your douchery confined to here, K? Thanks. Don't come at me again. Appreciate it."

Yep, the pretty street and houses sure are creepy! :)

3808

3809Ah, what the hay, I'll add mah 2 cents. That's a beautiful area, I wouldn't mind living in a place like that. I have seen The Village and I kind of get the vibe that OKCOK4ME is describing, but it does seem like a nice area no doubt. I'm assuming the Humphrey's developed this?????? I like places that anyways whether it's creepy, adds somewhat of a "effect" of a nice(perhaps too nice) small town feel.

This is an awesome neighborhood though, never even knew it existed. I will have to pay it a visit myself!

p.s. to OKC talker, sorry for the off topic post :p

Thanks for getting my vibe PluPan. As stated before, lol, I never said there was anything wrong with the place. I think it's a nice development and if all the lots sell and get built on it will be comparable to something like a Shangri-la at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees. Granted that this development does not have a golf course, but it's practically the same concept, just new. I only posted about it here because it's a Humphreys project. If he comes back to OKC to work on a local project, I hope it will be the Flatiron since the green fields of Deep Deuce/Maywood are filling in with development.

I would really like to see Montley Crue, does anyone know what tickets are ranging from?

Some updates from the facebook page. First, some comments about what's coming up:



The venue is at the Downtown Airpark which is S. Western and the River in downtown Okc.
Right now it doesn't look like much because everything will go in right after we finish with the toby Keith Benefit.

There will be a full stage on the North side of the property and to the east of the stage will be a second stage/VIP deck
with air-conditioned bathrooms and food and drink bars. In front of the stage will be a sectioned off area for VIP tickets
that will also have access to the VIP Deck.

The entrance will be a 20,000 sq. Ft tent that will also hold concessions and merchandising and have an area to relax
out of the sun. There will also be a domed tent that will have relaxation stations and indoor bands playing during
set changes. There will be something for everyone.

The box office will be to the East or right of the entrance tent and the Will Call will be to the left or west of the entrance tent.
Parking is in front of the entrance all the way to the back or south end of the property..

The entrance to the venue will be 1701 S. Western or the old diner building that is halfway between the front of the venue
and the back of the venue right on the West side of Western. Sod is being laid down as we speak so we can have a nice
grassy area for you to enjoy the show on. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed.

Starting July 7th you will see this great new temporary venue arise and you will not be disappointed.
You will have the cool breezes coming off the river and the downtown skyline as your backdrop.
And folks we will "Rock Your Socks Off" as promised. HP



Also posted is this photo of the area being prepared:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1040830_657437200952320_456340917_o.png

That shot was taken a few weeks ago. The new sod should be mostly down by now. They are promising up-to-date photos of this soon.


Source: https://www.facebook.com/OKCAirpark

Photo of the progress on the construction of the stage:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1009769_662632433766130_9651748_n.jpg

Also a lengthy post about their philosophy & goals:



We are receiving great thoughts and dialogue from a lot of good people.
Keep the thoughts, ideas and opinions coming we read them all.

I want everyone to realize that change does not come easy, not for us not for anyone.
We were safe and sound over the years we started and ran the Zoo Amphitheatre.
When we started that venue the people said no one will come to that area.
We built, we spent, we brought great concerts and we stimulated the area.

Then arose Remington park and it became a district. We are no longer involved with
the Zoo Amphitheatre. So we are now reinventing ourselves and it all starts with a dream.

Many years ago before there was a canal we brought shows to a small club in a dilapidated
building pre-bricktown canal in bricktown. People were afraid to come. Look at bricktown now.
Look at the automobile district now. There always has to be a visionary or a pioneer who will
make change where and when change is needed.

The evolution of the city now is downtown and along the river albeit a little bit further down
to the east. With our venue being further west along the river we will spark the interest that
will connect the dots between the two districts or at least that is our goal and hopefully the
common goal of the people and local government. To make the connection towards growth
in between the two sections of Okc downtown.

We wave the flag of the downtown experience and downtown proud.
We are proud to see the Thunder, the urban growth, the population growth with the urban focus
and the fact that restaurants, hotels, new business' are now seeing incredible growth and
returns in the area. I have said this before with a vision comes a dream and with a dream
comes a reality. This is our vision, this is our dream. We hope you will like it.

Please note this is only our temporary venue and not our permanent one.
More news on that still to come. Thanks Oklahoma for your words of support and even your
words of criticism they all help and they all are taken into consideration as we build upon
the dreams of a better tomorrow.. HP


Source: https://www.facebook.com/OKCAirpark

Stage view towards downtown:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1069914_665308860165154_1554342758_n.jpg (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=665308860165154&set=a.643390769023630.1073741826.642881539074553&type=1)

Is this suppose to be a temp spot? Cause that really looks like crap...

Is this suppose to be a temp spot? Cause that really looks like crap...

It has been mentioned several times that this will not be a permanent location. Please check out the post just above the picture.

According to the Facebook post above, yes this is just a temporary venue with a permanent one to come.

It has been mentioned several times that this will not be a permanent location. Please check out the post just above the picture.

Yes, and this sentence does not mesh with my feelings...

"Starting July 7th you will see this great new temporary venue arise and you will not be disappointed."

It's not even CLOSE to being completed. Patience.

Is this suppose to be a temp spot? Cause that really looks like crap...

You ever been to an outdoor concert before? This looks to be the beginnings of a pretty standard outdoor concert stage and rigging you will see pretty much anywhere.

Yes, and this sentence does not mesh with my feelings...

"Starting July 7th you will see this great new temporary venue arise and you will not be disappointed."

They've actually done some decent clean-up work and even laid down fresh sod in a pretty large area for concert goers. Have patience. Besides, you won't be looking at cracks in the ground when there's thousands of people, setups, and live music blasting your ears. :] I think it's a great spot.

You ever been to an outdoor concert before? This looks to be the beginnings of a pretty standard outdoor concert stage and rigging you will see pretty much anywhere.

Plenty of concerts at ZooAmp & I went to Ozzfest up at Bonner Springs. Obviously those are fully functional stages but still...even with patience and the knowledge that its a temporary venue...Im not impressed lol.

Plenty of concerts at ZooAmp & I went to Ozzfest up at Bonner Springs. Obviously those are fully functional stages but still...even with patience and the knowledge that its a temporary venue...Im not impressed lol.

Then don't go. GEEZ

Then don't go. GEEZ

Oh, I won't. I'll gladly walk past on the south shore of the Oklahoma River and take in the echoing free music :-)

Why is any kind of negative feedback always bashed around here? I've been to plenty of outdoor music events (most set up and torn down within a weeks time) that were 100x more impressive then this stage going up. Its pathetic, especially for it being Oklahoma City's premier outdoor music venue whether temporary or not.

Why is any kind of negative feedback always bashed around here? I've been to plenty of outdoor music events (most set up and torn down within a weeks time) that were 100x more impressive then this stage going up. Its pathetic, especially for it being Oklahoma City's premier outdoor music venue whether temporary or not.

Thank you jccouger. It's not like we all have to drink the koolaid that is obviously flowing into everyone's mouths. That's why I don't post on gopokes.com anymore. People get all, "you're an OU fan!" if you sway any negative comments about oSu sports. You have to be objective and that includes both sides of the coin!

Won't be as nice as some places, but its kind of hard to judge a concert venue when all they have up is the bare framework of the lighting and sound structure. They haven't even had the chance to take off the wheels used for transporation in those pictures.

Won't be as nice as some places, but its kind of hard to judge a concert venue when all they have up is the bare framework of the lighting and sound structure. They haven't even had the chance to take off the wheels used for transporation in those pictures.

Careful... don't want to bash anyone that says this temporary unfinished concert stage is obviously a piece of crap. They will get mad at you. lol

Just to be clear... the poster was bashed because he already had made a judgement on the facility based on the pics in this thread... it was the equivalent of seeing the frame of a car being made and then deciding it's obviously going to be a crappy car. I commented about you making the negative assertion off of such limited information, not just because you made a negative assertion. So, what you did was quite literally the exact opposite and equally damning version of drinking the kool-aid, as it were... then complained because we were drinking the kool-aide. lol

I drove by it less than an hour ago. Its tiny. You can even see from the picture with the truck in the background for a frame of reference.

I will give it that its in a cool setting with downtown right in its view and right next to river, but as far as the actual stage setup its really cheap. Especially for all the concerts that are supposed to take place there.

I guess you go to concerts for the music though, so hopefully they have a nice speaker set up. Based on the stage frame design and size, I'd guess no.

If you drove by an hour ago, you should have noticed what appears to be the rigging for ANOTHER stage going up, closer to Western, but on the other side of the new sod they have laid down. Perhaps they will have two stages facing each other, with the crowd area in between? That would be neat.

Also, no one wants to hear negative judgement over an unfinished, temporary, outdoor concert area. You have no idea what the final outcome will be, yet your offended when someone calls you out on your early criticism? It has LONG been stated that this will be a temporary facility and that plans regarding a permanent facility are still underway. What part of that is not easily understood? We all have our own opinions, but you don't even have the patience to wait until the setup and construction has been finished before you allow negative comments to spew out of your mouth like vomit. Maybe it's not that everyone is drinking from the same Kool-Aid, as OKCisOK4Me so eloquently put it. No, maybe a few of you are sipping "hater-aid" and can't seem to notice how premature your critical comments are. Please.

The man behind this has gone out of his way to pursue a new outdoor concert venue for the OKC area and its citizens, on his own time and with his own money. I think we would all hope a permanent facility will be more snazzy than what is currently being built, but that's not up for criticism at the moment. So what's up with the negativity? If you don't plan on ever visiting this spot, then why even voice your concern over this temporary setup other than to be rude and obnoxious?

Now, where's my Kool-Aid?

Careful... don't want to bash anyone that says this temporary unfinished concert stage is obviously a piece of crap. They will get mad at you. lol

Just to be clear... the poster was bashed because he already had made a judgement on the facility based on the pics in this thread... it was the equivalent of seeing the frame of a car being made and then deciding it's obviously going to be a crappy car. I commented about you making the negative assertion off of such limited information, not just because you made a negative assertion. So, what you did was quite literally the exact opposite and equally damning version of drinking the kool-aid, as it were... then complained because we were drinking the kool-aide. lol

So when the designs were changed for the bare minimum Skydance Bridge and people thought that looked like crap, that was okay? I'm just trying to figure out because I give a vague based "it looks like crap" about a temporary stage that you have to go off on me as if my vague opinion does not qualify. Let's talk like gentlemen at the meet up. It's my feeling on the temporary stage lets leave it at that.

..and Architect2010, I like the sound of hater-aid ;-) Maybe that's what I'm sipping. Trust me, I can't wait for the permanent stage and I think it's awesome that they've picked a location along the river. I sent ZooAmp a message several months ago about a rumor of them building a new venue along the river and they only recently acknowledged me after the fact that the official announcement was made. I hope the final product looks good both day and night and not just in a rendering. I want what is best for OKC as everyone does. Just cause I see things differently doesn't mean anyone needs to criticize my point of view regardless of whether it is thought of as premature or not.

I used to love this site because it was such a good source of information, but now you have to scroll through so much negative comments, off topic comments (such as this one lol), etc. so much so that a really good source of our information isn't on here much any more if at all. I can understand opinions and even negative comments in political threads etc., but it's all over this site and it just gets old.

Oh well. One negative comment. Sorry I added to your new opinion of the site. Moving along...

They aren't setting up the temporary stages for something like Download or even ACL Fest, it is going to be a much smaller venue and acts at these and for that type of shows it should suffice as a temporary venue. You can't compare festival staging like they have at Bonaroo, Coachella or ACL Fest for one show every few weeks for mid-level acts, the economics just don't work.

Thank you jccouger. It's not like we all have to drink the koolaid that is obviously flowing into everyone's mouths. That's why I don't post on gopokes.com anymore. People get all, "you're an OU fan!" if you sway any negative comments about oSu sports. You have to be objective and that includes both sides of the coin!

I'm not sure "objective" means what you think it means.

And, everyone here is fine with critique, it's approach and presentation that are almost always lacking from those who take heat. If you expressed a concern in a thoughtful way people would not rip on you. Considering this seems to be a problem for you on multiple message boards, you might want to change approach.

I'm not sure "objective" means what you think it means.

And, everyone here is fine with critique, it's approach and presentation that are almost always lacking from those who take heat. If you expressed a concern in a thoughtful way people would not rip on you. Considering this seems to be a problem for you on multiple message boards, you might want to change approach.

No issue for me. This is the first board that people have blown up on me. Obviously my vague "crap" description, lol, sent the attack out on me. If there is a perception that I have issues on multiple boards then I don't know what to say. It's not going to keep me from posting or holding back. I am who I am. If people muted themselves, there would be no leaders in this world. None the less, thanks for the overall observation. I'll try to speak my mind in a more G-rated fashion in the future ;-)

No issue for me. This is the first board that people have blown up on me. Obviously my vague "crap" description, lol, sent the attack out on me. If there is a perception that I have issues on multiple boards then I don't know what to say. It's not going to keep me from posting or holding back. I am who I am. If people muted themselves, there would be no leaders in this world. None the less, thanks for the overall observation. I'll try to speak my mind in a more G-rated fashion in the future ;-)

I, for one, enjoy the vast majority of your comments and I hope that you keep posting. However, I don't think that two photos of a very incomplete stage setup are the criteria upon which we should judge this project. Just my two cents.

No issue for me. This is the first board that people have blown up on me. Obviously my vague "crap" description, lol, sent the attack out on me. If there is a perception that I have issues on multiple boards then I don't know what to say. It's not going to keep me from posting or holding back. I am who I am. If people muted themselves, there would be no leaders in this world. None the less, thanks for the overall observation. I'll try to speak my mind in a more G-rated fashion in the future ;-)

Good! I was basing the multiple boards thing on your own comment about the OSU boards, not any personal knowledge. Anyway, most of us can be better posters if we reflect every once and a while. It's not just about speaking our minds, but doing so in a way that furthers the dialogue.

I did actually see that 2nd setup they had going on to the east side of the property. I just assumed it was for sound/lighting, but you might be right in that it could be a part of the stage or possibly some other stage? It would be something else if it ended up being just one massive stage and I would happily eat crow if that comes to fruition.

Also, I feel like now (and obviously when they temp stage is finished) is the most opportune time to voice our concerns and opinions while this stage is "temporary", so when the actual permanent stage is built he might be able to take some of them in to consideration. We've seen countless times when concerns have been brought up here and have made an actual difference on the final outcome of projects. I will never drink the Kool-Aid when its obvious there can and should be improvements made. We are living in a different time in OKC, and we should be demanding the best.

You say we should be thankful that he is giving us anything because its his money, LOLLLLLL, you realize he is MAKING money off of this right? He isn't holding free concerts out of the kindness and goodwill of his heart. But hey, as long as their is money to be made then competition will follow and if he is willing to set the bar low sooner or later somebody will assume control. But either way, I won't say anything else negative until the venue is finished because you are correct in saying that it could end up better then it seems now.

Good! I was basing the multiple boards thing on your own comment about the OSU boards, not any personal knowledge. Anyway, most of us can be better posters if we reflect every once and a while. It's not just about speaking our minds, but doing so in a way that furthers the dialogue.

This. I'm not here to call anybody out or be the comment police. This is everyones site and we need to make it as good as possible. Maybe it's not so much that the comments are negative. Everyone has a right to express their opinion. It's the way they are expressed. When the final product is out and people don't like it, the negative comments seem more validated.

If you drove by an hour ago, you should have noticed what appears to be the rigging for ANOTHER stage going up, closer to Western, but on the other side of the new sod they have laid down. Perhaps they will have two stages facing each other, with the crowd area in between? That would be neat.

Some may have missed this previous post about the stages.


There will be a full stage on the North side of the property and to the east of the stage will be a second stage/VIP deck
with air-conditioned bathrooms and food and drink bars. In front of the stage will be a sectioned off area for VIP tickets
that will also have access to the VIP Deck.

So when the designs were changed for the bare minimum Skydance Bridge and people thought that looked like crap, that was okay? I'm just trying to figure out because I give a vague based "it looks like crap" about a temporary stage that you have to go off on me as if my vague opinion does not qualify. Let's talk like gentlemen at the meet up. It's my feeling on the temporary stage lets leave it at that.

..and Architect2010, I like the sound of hater-aid ;-) Maybe that's what I'm sipping. Trust me, I can't wait for the permanent stage and I think it's awesome that they've picked a location along the river. I sent ZooAmp a message several months ago about a rumor of them building a new venue along the river and they only recently acknowledged me after the fact that the official announcement was made. I hope the final product looks good both day and night and not just in a rendering. I want what is best for OKC as everyone does. Just cause I see things differently doesn't mean anyone needs to criticize my point of view regardless of whether it is thought of as premature or not.

Oh, I am pretty sure I was an ahole to the people ripping on Skydance too. lol. I'm pretty much a smartass on every message board I post on. It's part of my "charm." (very heavy quotation marks)

I drove by it less than an hour ago. Its tiny. You can even see from the picture with the truck in the background for a frame of reference.

I will give it that its in a cool setting with downtown right in its view and right next to river, but as far as the actual stage setup its really cheap. Especially for all the concerts that are supposed to take place there.

I guess you go to concerts for the music though, so hopefully they have a nice speaker set up. Based on the stage frame design and size, I'd guess no.

Yep, I agree. I took pics of it a couple weeks ago to post, but it's so small and hard to see in the pic, it's not worth posting.

Oh, I am pretty sure I was an ahole to the people ripping on Skydance too. lol. I'm pretty much a smartass on every message board I post on. It's part of my "charm." (very heavy quotation marks)

haha! I rode along the river yesterday and kinda peeked over the top of the river dyke at the monster 3 pointed green tent (which is the tenant of the main stage) and it didn't look too bad, so bravo to ZooAmp Entertainment. On a side note, two rogue dogs took after me while I was riding. I did not know what their objective was so I rode faster than the wind!

firstshow is thursday, so we'll know more at that time.

An update.

http://www.oklahoman.com/article/3865583?embargo=1


Concerts at the Downtown Airpark — with its close-ups of the downtown skyline at night — could be a catalyst for growth along the riverfront, providing a steppingstone between busy “anchor” destinations that bookend the seven-mile corridor.

Pollack, the veteran concert promoter who booked the Zoo Amphitheatre until last year, said the 80-acre Downtown Airpark “will help connect the dots between the east part of downtown and the west part of downtown.”

The Downtown Airpark can be used for concerts for up to three years under zoning provisions approved May 28 by the city council.

Pollack has another riverside site in mind for a permanent music venue — a modern amphitheater, state-of-the-art with indoor and outdoor stages — to keep music on the river.

Downtown Airpark, OKC?s newest music venue | KFOR.com (http://kfor.com/2013/07/25/downtown-airpark-okcs-newest-music-venue/)

Just some mobile shots, but I was at the Sublime concert and thought I'd share. Really cool venue -- just need to work out some of the huge mud rivers that everyone had to take bounding leaps across. lol.

https://sphotos-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1016854_10151594228094200_173379481_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/643922_10151594228084200_232817078_n.jpg

If you drove by an hour ago, you should have noticed what appears to be the rigging for ANOTHER stage going up, closer to Western, but on the other side of the new sod they have laid down. Perhaps they will have two stages facing each other, with the crowd area in between? That would be neat.

My buddy who is doing a festival there said there is a main stage with two smaller stages for other bands or soundsystems.

Does anyone know about the city buying up property right on the WEST side of the AIRPARK?

Couple of questions..

is Steel Supply still operating in their buildings along SW 11th and McKinley Ave?

Could the city be the initial buyer of property in an effort to lure GE to OKC instead of Norman?

Couple of questions..

is Steel Supply still operating in their buildings along SW 11th and McKinley Ave?

Could the city be the initial buyer of property in an effort to lure GE to OKC instead of Norman?

I don't think the city can contend with the neighborhood surrounded by the property you're asking about. Norman would be a whopper of a location better than there any decade...present or future.

I think the best bet for DT GE location would be the area east of Lincoln, north of the traintracks and south of NE 4th street. There aren't a lot of properties in this area and it would be equal distance to OUHSC and DD/BT. I imagine we will see OUHSC moving south if there is further expansion as opposed to east or north.

My realtor called me and said one of his clients who owns property around SW 18 and mckinley got a letter from the city about acquiring his property.. I own an acre right at the SW corner of the airpark fence on SW 20th..

Motley Crue concert tonight.

Here's some recent facebook page pics:

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https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1175553_696619687034071_2067714414_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1244512_693092937386746_1535830410_o.jpg



And this is their cover photo (taken from the Sublime concert):

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1074163_673675359328504_173268469_o.jpg

Source: https://www.facebook.com/OKCAirpark

Review of Friday night's concert:

Live Shots: Stone Temple Pilots and Motley Crue in Oklahoma City @ Antiquiet (http://www.antiquiet.com/shows/2013/09/live-shots-stone-temple-pilots-motley-crue-okc/)

http://cdn.antiquiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/motleycrue-okc-23.jpg

It's about the acts and not the venue. But still, a good read. Wish their cameraman had swung around and taken a shot with the skyline in the background.

Short article about the Airpark here:

Airpark heals sore for medium range venues in OKC | The Echo (http://echo.snu.edu/2013/09/12/airpark-heals-sore-for-medium-range-venues-in-okc/)

Man, that article has some pretty glaring inaccuracies.

No joke. Wow.

I heard there is some major security issues at the venue, in terms of fan crowd violence. Which I guess is part of some of the concerts that play there. Hopefully nobody gets seriously injured moving forward.

I heard there is some major security issues at the venue, in terms of fan crowd violence. Which I guess is part of some of the concerts that play there. Hopefully nobody gets seriously injured moving forward.

While I was at the Motley Crue show I only saw one single incident where some security guys were rushing to a scene... Other than that I felt very safe and thought it was nothing but a safe and secure event.

Agree with wichita; felt secure and safe just wish there were more bathrooms. Zoo 1, Airpark 0 in my first time there.

Glad to see they're finally doing something with this place. However, I wish it was something different.

Over Labor Day weekend, the family and I went to Dallas/Ft. Worth area to see some friends. While in Ft. Worth, we went to the Coyote Drive-In. Very cool place. It's located close to downtown Ft. Worth; probably closer proximity than the Airpark is to our downtown. Check out the website: Home | Coyote Drive-In (http://www.coyotedrive-in.com/)

As you'll be able to see in the scrolling photos, beautiful downtown Ft. Worth is in the background. They open around 6:00 PM, and people can eat and drink, and kids can play in a small palyground area, before their movie starts. They have a pavillion area that serves food, beer, and even a wine bar. On the night we went, there were also 2 food trucks there. One serving Mexican food, the other serving BBQ. Also, on the night we were there, they had 2 birthday parties going on in front of a duo playing live music.

The whole time we were there I was thinking I wish we had something like this in OKC. I even thought the Airpark would be a perfect location for this type of venue here.

Of course, I come back to OKCTalk and see it's being used for something else. If security does become an issue at the concerts, maybe this concept will become a viable alternative.

I apologize if this has already been discussed. Back to lurking.

Big news for Downtown Airpark. IQC Director Resigns; Search Begins For Replacement (http://www.ou.edu/content/web/news_events/articles/news_2013/iqcresignation.html)

Big news for Downtown Airpark. IQC Director Resigns; Search Begins For Replacement (http://www.ou.edu/content/web/news_events/articles/news_2013/iqcresignation.html)

Spartan, here's you a job buddy....

Spartan, here's you a job buddy....

+1

Blair Humphreys, executive director of the University of Oklahoma Institute for Quality Communities, has announced his resignation from his OU position so that he can transition to Humphreys Company, overseeing the planning and development of the Downtown Airpark for the Oklahoma City-based development company

Wowee.

Guess this project is moving forward!