Opportunities to learn and grow abound in OKC. Check out these noteworthy examples happening in the Oklahoma City metro!
OKCPS celebrates grand opening of Southeast High School Aviation Center
Oklahoma City Public Schools has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Aviation Center at Southeast High School. Funded by the 2022 OKCPS Bond, this state-of-the-art facility reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers in aviation and aerospace.
Developed in partnership with Metro Technology Centers, the Aviation Center provides hands-on training and direct pathways to careers in aviation and aerospace. This initiative represents a significant investment in both the future of OKCPS students and the economic development of the region. Learn more at okcps.org.
OKCMOA partners with EnChroma to enhance accessibility for color blind visitors
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The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) announced a new accessibility initiative in partnership with EnChroma, aimed at enhancing the museum experience for visitors with red-green color blindness. Through this collaboration, guests can now borrow EnChroma’s specialized glasses free of charge during their visit, allowing them to experience the full vibrancy and nuance of the artwork on view.
This initiative reflects OKCMOA’s ongoing commitment to making the visual arts more inclusive and accessible to all. Red-green color blindness affects approximately one in 12 men and one in 200 women. EnChroma glasses enable individuals with red-green color blindness to see a wider range of colors more clearly and distinctly, while enhancing detail and depth perception.
Guests can borrow the glasses from the museum’s front desk. OKCMOA especially encourages visitors to try them with the new exhibition, Paul Reed: A Retrospective, to experience the artist’s bold and vibrant use of color. Learn more at okcmoa.com
Capitol Hill’s Calle Dos Cinco welcomes new outdoor gathering space
At the end of September, Capitol Hill’s Calle Dos Cinco unveiled a new outdoor multicultural plaza, located on Harvey Avenue between SW 24th and SW 25th Streets. Nestled beside the historic Templo De Alabanza and surrounded by local small businesses, the plaza celebrates the neighborhood’s rich Hispanic heritage through colorful public art, Talavera tiles, a gazebo stage and other features designed for both festive gatherings and everyday community use.
Managed by the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District, the $2 million project was funded through federal dollars from the City’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative. Learn more at historiccapitolhill.com.
Now open in OKC: Joy Rails offers a unique outdoor adventure
New to Oklahoma City, Joy Rails introduces an outdoor experience unlike anything else in the region. Departing from the Oklahoma Railway Museum, this memorable railbike tour winds through scenic surroundings, including Lincoln Park Golf Course.
Guests can pedal along the flat tracks at their own pace or sit back and relax with the convenience of an electric-assist feature, allowing the railbike to do the work. It’s a fun and refreshing way to explore the city from a whole new perspective — right from the rails. Tours will continue as long as the forecast allows this fall and return in the spring. Learn more at joyrails.com.
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