🌱 Carpenter Square Theatre New Location + Phillips Park Shooting

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Partly sunny and warmer. High: 86 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. After four years of renovations, Oklahoma City’s non-profit Carpenter Square Theatre is back up and running. Board chair, Rick Allen Lippert, has stated the theater is now open and welcoming the community to its new location at 1009 West Reno Avenue. The new space will be open for tours on Saturday, Jun. 24 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Journal Record)
2. The Oklahoma City law enforcement arrested over 100 people and took legal custody of over 50 cars due to a street racing operation in Oklahoma City. Police stated that authorities busted an event Sunday, Jun. 11, on private property near I35 and Southeast 89th Street. The majority of the suspects have been charged with vandalism counts, and they are being held at the Oklahoma County Detention Center. (KOCO 5)
3. On Sunday, Jun. 11, around 10:00 p.m., dozens of shots were fired during a large gathering at Oklahoma City Phillips Park, near Northeast 27th Street and Prospect Avenue. Police stated two of the victims were driving near the scene when the shooting took place and ended up with non-life-threatening injuries. You can submit a tip here. (KOCO 5)

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From my notebook:

• REMINDER - Join Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden on Thursday, Jun. 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a Sip and Stroll event to celebrate Pride month! Tickets can be found here. (Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Discover the exciting range of camps offered by Oklahoma Children's Theatre, including options like dance, theatre, and more! If you're curious about the specific camps available and which one might suit your interests - learn more here. (Oklahoma Children's Theatre via Facebook)
• Experience the captivating exhibition "True Nature" at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art's Noble Theater during its opening weekend from Jun. 15-18. Secure your tickets conveniently online or visit the museum's box office. (Oklahoma City Museum of Art via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.