Be a Gifted Gift Giver! 

You’ll have the holidays by the tail, when you give them a family fun day at Andy Alligator’s Fun Park.  After a day of Guthrie antique shopping, enjoy Genuine Okie Bar-B-Q at the Boneyard Grill.  Nothing could be a sweeter present than a personalized candy gift boxes from Coco Flow Chocolate Café. Choose from hotels, entertainment, eateries, even snow-tubing to create a two-day fun package at Bricktown’s Downtown in December.  Give the women in your life what they really want – a pampered spa experience from Echo Canyon Spa Resort.  No one will upstage your gift when you give top-name show tickets from Fire Lake casino.  Children (and children at heart) all enjoy miniature Golf and Laser Tag at Heyday Entertainment Center.  Here comes the perfect party place right down Santa Claus Lane – Heritage Lanes Bowling Center. 
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Yes, Virginia.  There is a Downtown in December!

Where can you find the largest man-made snow tubing venue in the southwest?  Believe it or not, right here in downtown Oklahoma City.  And, that’s just one of the many holiday festivities in this polar playground during the 2009 Downtown in December – our eighth and best year yet! Hello, I’m Jessica Gonzalez.  As Director of Events for Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc, the most rewarding benefit of my job is planning and coordinating events so that Downtown OKC is an exciting and vibrant place, especially in December. 

You might think that my former career as an accountant wouldn’t prepare me for coordinating large events.  But, as an accountant for Downtown OKC, I had the benefit of knowing how to set and work within the budget.  The financial picture actually created a sort of blueprint of the event…who to hire, where to purchase items…virtually every piece of the giant, event puzzle.  And, although I’ve always enjoyed accounting, I’m also a real people person who loves making something happen.  So, when Downtown OKC’s Director of Events position became available, I leaped at the opportunity!
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A Florist with Deep Roots 

For centuries, flowers have been conveying people’s deepest emotions and setting the mood of holidays and special events. In Oklahoma City, no one’s been doing that better or longer than Howard Brothers Florist. 

Howard Brothers took root in 1908 when my grandfather, Tom Howard, started cutting flowers and creating arrangements.  In 1947, my father Roy and his brother Ray continued the family business in Capitol Hill before moving to our current location in 1987 on South Western just north of I-240 where the business truly bloomed.   

I worked part-time for my family while I was in high school and later while attending business college.  You might say the business “grew” on me and am proud to be the current Howard to own this fine company. 

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So Good, We’re Scary!

Halloween is almost here!  Time for goblins and goodies, pumpkins and parties for children of all ages.  Luckily, you don’t have to go door to door to find the best costumes, decorations and party supplies.   Just visit the one place that’s been Tulsa’s Halloween, wedding and party headquarters for more than 50 years!

Boo!  My name is Floyd Hannah.  My wife Lynn and I are co-owners of Ehrles Party Supply in Tulsa.  Although we specialize in all types of seasonal, holiday and wedding  supplies, Halloween is without a doubt our busiest time of the year.

Lynn and I had gone to high school together and were both attending the University of Tulsa in 1971 when her parents asked me to help out at their party supply business for New Years.  I really enjoyed it, so after Lynn and I got married and the Ehrles decided to retire, we decided to carry on the family tradition.  It’s a wonderful way to meet fun “party people” who are a looking forward to a good time.  It’s a happy business filled with excitement and the challenge of something new each day.

At Ehrles, you’ll find the very latest, most popular and unique costumes for children and adults.  Whether you’re looking for creepy or cute, Ehrles also has all the decorations to make your Halloween Party the one that leaves them screaming for more.  Imagine surprising your guests with a giant spider that drops 3’ down at the slightest sound!  And, what would a party be without body parts hanging around? Invitations, streamers, coordinated napkins, favors, piñatas for Halloween or a seasonal fall celebration are all here at Ehrles.  More choices than you can chase a broomstick at!

Ehlres isn’t just a Halloween store.  We also have one of the largest selections of wedding supplies and accessories in the state, including beverage fountains, candelabras, silverware, dish and glassware, tables, linens, invitations, garters, photo albums…even a wood or brass archway and gazebo. 
 

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Yes, Virginia.  There is a Downtown in December!

Where can you find the largest man-made snow tubing venue in North America?  Believe it or not, right here in downtown Oklahoma City.  And, that’s just one of the many holiday festivities in a 10-block polar playground during the 2008 Downtown in December – our seventh and best year yet!

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Christmas in Downtown OKC…

Where can you find the largest man-made snow tubing venue in North America?  Believe it or not, right here in downtown Oklahoma City at the Bricktown Ballpark!  And, that’s just one example of all the fun you’ll find during the 2007 Downtown in December-our sixth and best year yet! (Read More…)