New In OKC

[jacodenn]

Got time on your hands? Take a tour of OKC...take a ride on the Metro Bus and enjoy the sights.

[dismayed]

Well look, you get what you make of it. If you do not want to try and find people like yourself but instead randomly walk up to people, do not expect them to be like you. Find your niche. There are not many, if any, communities in the US that are as diverse as you would like them to be. Sure, San Fran is ethnically diverse, but it is as politically diverse as Oklahoma. I dunno, I just can't think of any place out where where there are large amounts of different ethnicities, with strong and significant political differences, that enthusiastically support everything from football to tennis. Just ain't out there.

You guys are focusing on race. To me diversity is that long list of things that I mentioned above. I guarantee you that in any major metropolitan area, I could go out and talk to a bunch of random people (who yes may all be white) and in the group there would be a wide range of conservatives, liberals, libertarians, people who paid no attention to sports whatsoever, people who are really into sports, people into all sorts of religions, people who grew up in other states or other countries, people who like all sorts of music, people whose favorite foods range from burgers to tapas, and on and on and on. When I talk about diversity it is really the conversation I am speaking about. There are too many people here who think exactly alike. Honestly it is this very reason that the much sought after "creative class" moves away from here and to other places. It is why we always end up with half-baked construction downtown and why it takes us literally a decade to get certain things and trends here that are popularized elsewhere much more rapidly. Just too many people think exactly alike here. It is why I can almost sense the "if you don't like it here just move" comment hurtling my way.

[dismayed]

OK, I'll bite on this one too. I lived in Idaho where I could go literally days without seeing a person of color. No exageration. The population of Idaho is 95% white. That is lack of diversity.

Nothing says major metropolitan area like Idaho.

[mecarr]

You guys are focusing on race. To me diversity is that long list of things that I mentioned above. I guarantee you that in any major metropolitan area, I could go out and talk to a bunch of random people (who yes may all be white) and in the group there would be a wide range of conservatives, liberals, libertarians, people who paid no attention to sports whatsoever, people who are really into sports, people into all sorts of religions, people who grew up in other states or other countries, people who like all sorts of music, people whose favorite foods range from burgers to tapas, and on and on and on..

Well I guess I've been lucky because I've found in OKC what you are describing. I'm friends with someone from France and someone from Brazil, both of whom live in OKC. I will say that you try harder to look for what you are describing. If you walk out into a random crowd, you probably won't find much diversity. That's why you should seek out different groups and become involved that way.

[pulse]

I love living in Oklahoma City, but it's a HUGE adjustment coming from other places. I still can't find enough things (that interest me and are FUN) to fill my time, so I spend a lot more time at home now than I ever have. There are a lot of events here, but I find the "fun" element seriously lacking sometimes. I miss the music scene in Austin every day. But, the people here are nice and once you start meeting people you will make the best lifelong friends you've ever had. You said you like walking around, and we have a serious lack of sidewalks, so be careful! Definitely check out downtown/bricktown. If you look like either of the Klitschko brothers I'll give you a personal tour

I was born in Armenia , and I look like Armenian. Maybe I am the most slim guy here.


But I don't have problem with that, the problem is that I don't buy the car yet and for checking out all events that are listed on the top , I must ask someone.

Find friends in office is little bit difficult most of the guys there are not so talkative at all. We are software developers , don't think wrong I like to talk but they are just focused on the job. Thank you for web sites I will check them out, and I will keep my eye on the thread, when I started this thread and gt first response I was quite disappointed with the "hospitality".

hmmmm.... interesting.

As far as the Armenian connection, there are two churches in the city I am aware of. 1. St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church Tel: 405-271-6582
and then there is the St. Benedict Orthodox Church 405-672-1441 which is more russian orthodox.

I checked it out it is closed.
I will check the Russian church too.

Thank you for lot of information and if you have more good staff please share with me I am very happy to get so many re.

[jbrown84]

Well I guess I've been lucky because I've found in OKC what you are describing.

Ditto. Even my Baptist church has blacks, whites, Asians, hispanics, Native Americans, Africans, Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, sports people, artsy people, people in indie rock bands, doctors, lawyers, welders, teachers, carpenters, writers, journalists, etc. etc.

Now granted, it's not and Edmond church--it's inner-city. You just have to look in the right places for diversity.


And as far as being bored, I can see if someone didn't have a job, they might get bored, but I work full time, and I can hardly keep up with all there is to do. It's like I have a list of things I want to do, places I want to check out, exhibits I want to see, etc that I can never catch up with.

[kmf563]

The only time in my life I was ever bored was in highschool. There isn't enough time to do all the things I want to do in this city! I can always find something fun and entertaining. As for diversity - you must have plopped yourself down in the middle of the "plastics" for your friends. My friends range from white, mexican, half japanese half black, irish, british, indian and they enjoy a variety of things which makes it easier to find someone to go do stuff with. Someone in my group enjoys every type of music, someone is an artist, someone prefers outdoor activities, someone likes antiques, someone likes the theatre, someone likes coffee....it goes on and on. My friends are very diverse and all get along with one another. They almost all have a different religion too. And by different I don't mean baptist or catholic - i mean hindu, agnostic, wiccan, and christian.

[Architect2010]

Whoa...I'm a teenager and I see so many different types of people all day...
whether Im at school, Walking up shields or if I'm on the North side...The most I see are Asians, Blacks, and mexicans.
Sum are athiests, sum are christians, A lot of them like rap, R&B, pop, and alternative...NOT COUNTRY! =P
I know sum of their parents are Republicans and I know A few of them are democratic and I know a bunch of them really dont categorize themselves...My parents are sum of them. I'm not into sports and so arent a whole bunch of my friends but then theres a lot who do.
so I dunno what part of OKC ur talking about...=P

AND HIGHSCHOOL IS GREAT! lol

[kmf563]

Whoa...I'm a teenager and I see so many different types of people all day...
whether Im at school, Walking up shields or if I'm on the North side...The most I see are Asians, Blacks, and mexicans.
Sum are athiests, sum are christians, A lot of them like rap, R&B, pop, and alternative...NOT COUNTRY! =P
I know sum of their parents are Republicans and I know A few of them are democratic and I know a bunch of them really dont categorize themselves...My parents are sum of them. I'm not into sports and so arent a whole bunch of my friends but then theres a lot who do.
so I dunno what part of OKC ur talking about...=P

AND HIGHSCHOOL IS GREAT! lol

I forgot to mention I went to Choctaw High School. Nothing but Plastics. Highlight of the weekend = Cowtipping. woot.
Until I got my own car...then it was fun because I came to the city.

[bwana_bob]

One more church posting:

Oklahoma City: Armenian Church of Oklahoma City. c/o Dr. Hrair Kurkjian, 13040 Burnt Oak Rd., Oklahoma City 73120. Tel: (405) 755-9779

The Armenian Church



A group of possible interest:

The International Visitors Council of Greater Oklahoma City welcomes visitors from around the world. It promotes international understanding through the exchange of people, ideas, and culture with an ultimate Vision of World Peace.

Monthly activities - meets at OCU



Cheers!

[Dave Cook]

Wow!

Oklahoma City sounds like such an amazing place.

I wonder why the entire world doesn't live here?

[namellac]

CITY ARTS CENTER
Café City Arts 2008: Circus Maximus

Friday, January 25th, 2008 | 7:30-11:00 pm

City Arts Center’s 15th Annual Fundraiser Café City Arts promises to be a stylish night of fun, while remaining one of the best opportunities to view and purchase original art by national, regional and emerging artists at great prices. Proceeds from the event benefit year-round exhibits in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Gallery.

Patrons have the opportunity to purchase amazing works of art, meet the artists and indulge in food and drinks from some of the metro’s finest restaurants. The entertainment will include a live fire breather and perpetual motion dancers, who will defy gravity as they swing and dance from scarves suspended from the gallery ceiling above the audience.

Main event sponsors include: Dennis & Ami Black, Josephine W. Freede, Kirkpatrick Bank and U.S. Trust-Bank of America Private Wealth Management.

Tickets are $50 per ticket in advance and $60 if purchased at the door. Tickets may be purchased at City Arts Center or by calling 951-0000.

For more information contact development@cityartscenter.org or call 405.951.0000.

Participating Artists: Jennifer Barron, Rick and Tracey Bewley, Andrew Mclain Boatman, Mike Bruno, Peter Coates, Linnie Craigie, Ryan Cunningham, Debbie Curtis, Tony Dyke, Birthe Flexner, Ian Gillis, Matt Goad, Alycia Goeke, Ashley Griffith, Dustin Hamby, Yun Hendricks, Trent Lawson, Nathan Lee, C Lynn Mallett, JP Morrision, George Oswalt, Romy Owens, Mike Paluska, Jose Perales, Ryan Rains, Bert Seabourn, Jerrod Smith, Sean Stone, Michi Susan, Kristen Vails, Elia Woods and Eric Wright.

Caterers: Cheever's Cafe, Eli's Custom Catering, Kang's Asian Bistro, North Fork Bar & Grill, Pearl's Oyster Bar, Redrock Canyon Grill and Tom & Jerry's Steak and Fish Grille.

[betts]

Well then let me go ahead and throw some gasoline on the fire. In just about any other city of 1.2+ million people, if you are 28, financially responsible, appreciate art and fine wine, and not married, you're considered a normal or cool person. Here, you're weird. Why aren't you married, are you gay? Why do you like wine and not beer, are you from a liberal state? You like art too? You must be gay and liberal. Or Canadian.

I have a 23 year old single daughter here who would appreciate you, and not be sure you're gay, or care if you're liberal. She's cute too, and would kill me for saying all of this.

Seriously, she's got a whole group of friends who drink wine, love art and, although I don't know their politics, they seem pretty liberal. There might be older people who think that, but most people with kids anywhere near 28 are hipper than that, I hope. Anyone younger than me had better be.

[pulse]

One more church posting:

Oklahoma City: Armenian Church of Oklahoma City. c/o Dr. Hrair Kurkjian, 13040 Burnt Oak Rd., Oklahoma City 73120. Tel: (405) 755-9779

The Armenian Church


Cheers!

I checked that Church the phone doesn't work , I contact with Californian Armenian church they contact with some one and they tell me that church doesn't work
temporarily.

Thx for info.