February 6, 2025

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On the Scene podcast now available across platforms!

You can now stream On the Scene, KGOU's weekly radio segment about the arts and entertainment scene in Oklahoma City, on multiple podcast platforms! With profile features on artists, performers and creatives of Oklahoma City, On the Scene pulls back the curtain and invites you to explore the city and those who make it unique. Access it on demand on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio and YouTube for new episodes every week. It also airs on Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. and Fridays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.

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Join tonight's conversation about education in Oklahoma

Tonight is KGOU's Future of Oklahoma: Education panel discussion! Moderated by KGOU Managing Editor Logan Layden, three education journalists from our partners at Oklahoma Watch, StateImpact Oklahoma and NonDoc discuss the state of education in Oklahoma and what we can anticipate in the year ahead, including topics like vouchers, undocumented students, religious curriculum and more. Join us at Kamp's 1910 Cafe at 6:30 p.m. and submit your questions! If you're unable to make it, stay tuned for updates about a possible rebroadcast as our Sunday Radio Matinee.

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Tonic gets toony and gains coastal listeners

Calling all cartoon fans! Tonic: The Funky Groove Show returns with an all-new special edition episode this Friday, Feb. 7, from 9-11 p.m. exploring the funk-filled world of cartoons! From funkified Saturday morning TV songs and silver screen movie themes to original tunes inspired by animated characters, tune in for this fun episode.

And Tonic’s funky grooves are spreading to a national audience! Delmarva Public Media (WESM 91.3 FM) recently picked up Tonic: The Funky Groove Show as part of its weekly “Funky Tuesdays.” Listeners can tune in and hear Tonic online Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

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Tiny Desk Contest submission deadline is February 10!

NPR's Tiny Desk Contest for 2025 comes to a close on February 10th. Chosen from a panel of judges, the winner will be featured on NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts and gain a mentor in the music industry! You can look at all the entries, including ones from Oklahoma, at the link.

Watch the Oklahoma submissions

Ticket Giveaways

Lyric Theatre: Waitress

A playful and soulful score by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspires boundless joy in this Broadway smash hit where Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and an abusive marriage. With a quirky crew of best friends and coworkers by her side, Jenna bakes a new life, one pound of butter, sugar, and flour at a time. Experience this pop musical phenomenon, presented in promotional collaboration with The Plaza District’s award-winning sweet eatery, PIE JUNKIE!

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Congratulations to our winners

In our last newsletter we gave away tickets to OU Theatre's Waiting for Lefty. Congratulations Sarah!

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