
Goodwill Central Oklahoma is gearing up for its annual fashion show fundraiser on Aug. 2.
Make plans to shop, see the latest looks in sustainable fashion and learn more about Goodwill’s mission during “Work the Runway” at 6:30 p.m. that night at The Criterion, 500 E Sheridan Ave., in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown.
This is always a fun event, and this year’s will feature immersive décor and art installations made from 90% upcycled materials by Oklahoma City artist Leslie Hensley; the organization’s Good Threads designer boutique; a silent auction; themed cocktails and more.
Proceeds benefit Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s services to provide job training and education to central Oklahomans. Find tickets at worktherunway.com.
Chaos and smashing
My friend Malena Putnam, who has Yay on Broadway, recently invited me to explore and smash things up at the Chaos Factory in Edmond, where we met for drinks in their bar and visited with Tiffany Donovan, who opened the business with her husband. Donovan gave us a tour of the Splatter Room, Rage Room and Smash Alley, areas that people can rent to toss paint around, smash objects or throw things as part of the fun.
It’s a fun place for parties, whether you’re looking for something different for a birthday party or wanting to help a friend going through a hard time release some pent-up frustration. Chaos Factory uses items that normally would have been discarded, cleans them up, and puts them into rooms for smashing.
Donovan said the concept has been so popular, with plans to expand. For information, go to chaosfactoryok.com.
Storytelling in Tulsa
The Philbrook Museum in Tulsa is hosting a storytelling night from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 inspired its special exhibition “Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Breaking the Binding.”
The museum is hosting the Moth-style “I’m New Here: Storytelling Event” in partnership with Ok, SO, the region’s premier story slam organizers. It will feature diverse performances reflecting on being new, such as to a community, situation, language or relationship.
The art exhibit inspiring the evening is a career retrospective of the artist known for her playful and witty storytelling style through large-scale immersive installations, photographic series and book projects. “Breaking the Binding” is organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego, California, and it will be in Tulsa through Aug. 25.
For information or to register, go to philbrook.org.
Historic homes in Edmond
The Edmond Historic Preservation Trust will be honoring two historic residential homes in Edmond with a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Friday at 304 E Second Street. This effort is part of the trust’s efforts to honor homes that are at least 100 years old with bronze plaques – the on Second and at 229 E Main Street.
The Second Street home is located on land that was owned by Harry Clegern, who sold the lot to George Paas in 1920; Paas built the Craftsman-style home and owned it until 1944, a news release noted. The Main Street home is a Craftsman house built by William Patten in 1902. For information about the trust, go to edmondhistoricaltrust.com.
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