Enid, Oklahoma - News, Events and Photos

Get Out Your Funny Bone

Marquees in Enid, 601 N. Independence, will have a comedy show with four comedians hosted by Kyle Kubiak, self proclaimed "Glam King of White Trash", this Friday night at 9:00 pm. Also performing will be Nan Bejan known as "Fancy Nancy", Stan Silliman and headliner Tee Jones.

Kyle Kubiak finished second in the "Funniest Person in Wichita" contest and currently has a video up on "Roof Top Comics" which can be accessed on the web. Kyle's website is www.kylekubiak.com. Fancy Nancy is funny lady from St. Louis with lots of street cred, rhythm and hip-hop in her act. Stan Silliman is a 20 year comedy vet who has written jokes for cartoonists and comedians (Yacov Smirnoff and others) throughout. He just completed his fourth year writing a sports humor column - Silliman on Sports - sent to eighty papers nationwide. His website is www.sillimanonsports.com.

Headlining is Tee Jones from Arkansas, a young comic loaded with energy, exhuberance and excitement. He also brings with him a bunch of funny characters. For more information call Marquees at 580-237-4001

Sunday, August 27, 2006

A new shade of Gray.

Wess Gray has taken his expert eye and transformed his portrait business into The Grays, a state of the art digital photography studio. Wess and Jolene Gray have combined their professional photography with digital art to create high quality, professional photographs.

The Grays are now offering a Child's Portrait Special. The same "Wess Gray" creative eye, time and energy for individual children from birth to age 13 (retouched for blemishes, scratches, and bruises at no extra charge).

Sitting fee $95
8x10 $55
2 - 4x6s $55
8 wallets $55
11x14 $145
16x20 $255
20x24 $365

Give The Grays a call at 233-8322 or visit their new website at www.wessgray.com.

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Liquidation Set for All Brook Mays Stores...

Brook Mays declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 11 after several months of looking for a buyer. With debts worth more than $70 million, Brook Mays Music's 62 stores and retail inventory will be liquidated following a $33.4 million asset sale approved August 9 by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Dallas. The liquidation will affect all Brook Mays retail outlets in eight states and will eliminate hundreds of jobs.

SB Capital Group LLC led the Brook Mays purchase and have stated that they will hold going-out-of-business sales for retail inventory and may get out of the rental business.

Just Another Day in Enid...

If you were sleeping or found yourself inside this morning, you might have missed this...

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Charlie Awards

The Gaslight Theatre held it's 34th Annual Charlie Awards at the theatre this last Saturday night. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Steve Frantz. Opening Ceremonies were conducted by the outgoing Gaslight President, Donna Patocka and Larry Kiner, was introduced as the incoming President.

The awards ceremony included performances by Kristi Kirkpatrick Browne from "Always, Patsy Cline" and Brent Price and Company doing "Ya Got Trouble", from "The Music Man".

And the award goes to:

Cameo Award:
Regular Season:
Actress: Holly Olson and Actor: Bob Day

Special Production:
Actress: Marshall Burgart and Actor: Chuck Lipps

Gaslight Teens (Teen production):
Actor: Wesley Miner and Actress: April Morrow

Gene Nash Scholarship Award:
Lindsey Newell

Supporting Awards:
Regular Season
Actress: Christianne Chase and Actor: Dave Abbott

Special Production:
Actress: Ginny Shipley and Actor: The Quartet of Gary Strimple, Danny Smith, Matthew Henderson and Bob Dense

Gene Riggs Technical Award:
Ken Kelsey and Mitch Walters

Ron O'Neal Friend of the Theatre Award:
Cathy Frantz

Best Actor:
Regular Season:
Nick Sumpter

Special Production:
Brent Price

Best Actress:
Regular Season:
Louisa Dienst

Special Production:
Kristi Kirkpatrick Browne

Best Regular Season Play:
"Importance of Being Earnest"

Best Special Production
"The Music Man"

Toddy Award Winner:
Marshall Burgart

Special mention goes to:
Caitlin Hamilton, the youngest teen to get nominated (5th grader) for a Gaslight Teen Charlie Award for her very first acting part.

The 2006-2007 Season
Love Thy Neighbor: Sep 8, 9, 15 and 16
Butterflies Are Free: Oct 20, 21, 27 and 28
Miracle on 34th Street: Dec 1, 2, 8 and 9
The Cover of Life: March 30, 31, Apr 6 and 7
Epic Proportions: May 11, 12, 18 and 19
Gaslight Teen Show: Cinderella Wore Combat Boots and Happily Never After: Jan 26, 27 and 28
Dinner Theatre: Red Hot Mommas, Feb 16 17, 23 and 24
Shakespeare in the Park, Love's Labour Lost: Jun 22, 23 and 24
Summer Musical: Annie, Jul 20, 21, 27 and 28

Thursday, August 17, 2006

School's Back!

Enid school's are back in session. Don't forget to slow down in those school zones.

Be aware that there is a new school zone on South Cleveland starting at Hobby Lobby. Slow down on your way to the base and watch for the new crossing area.

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Things to watch for...

Knotty Rugs and Nice Furniture has replaced the old Salvation location on Garriott and Oakwood. (Remember eating at Gene's?)

Comfort Zone has moved to the old Burchardt location (Newmans) and will soon be joined by a brand new furniture store.

A new Family Resource Center has taken the spot once occupied, many years ago, by Q-Spot on Broadway.

A new Vietnamese Restaurant will soon replace the empty Zino's which was once the Kettle (was it the Kettle?).

Did I see a sign west of the Chinese Super Buffet (old Hardees on Garriott) announcing the coming of another Chinese Buffet?

ALDI grocery will soon be coming to Enid located on the lot next to Sonic, in front of Lowes on Garriott.

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Something old is new again.

New Hastings

Old Hastings

Hastings Books, Music and Videos in Sunset Plaza has been completely remodeled and the Hardback Cafe has been added. The entire Sunset Plaza is also getting a nice makeover.

The Hardback Cafe includes tables, a couch, chairs and an outside patio. They sell cappucino, lattes, blended drinks, cold drinks, iced coffee, hot chocolate and other frozen beverages. You can also purchase bagels and pastries, including cakes and croissants. Plus they have a drive up window!

Speaking of coffee! Cafe Davinci's is back in the lunch business. Stop by for a sandwich and chips. Our favorite menu item is the peanut butter and banana sandwich!

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

You've Been Warned!!

Govenor Henry just imposed another statewide burn ban in Oklahoma. There is no outside burning allowed. You will be allowed to use a charcoal and gas grill.

Smokers beware!! Flicking your nasty cigarettes out your window is also banned! Not that it isn't littering in the first place. A hot line is being set up to report smokers that flick their cigarettes into the grass. The Govenor revealed that many of last years fires were started by cigarette smokers. Law breakers will be fined and prosecuted.

If we find the number to report fire starters we will post it. Please give our firefighters a break!!