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20-40-60 etiquette...What kind of gift should I get? December 01, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment QUESTION: I got a phone call from my sister asking advice as to how she should politely word invitations to a housewarming party.  The hostess/guest of honor has let it be known that gifts or gift cards should that come from Hobby Lobby, as that’s where they want their new decor to be from.  The whole... Read More
Devon Energy Holiday River Parade is coming up this week-end! December 01, 2010 Ron Norick, Mike McAuliffe and Paula Love tell about the Devon Energy Holiday River Parade on Parties Extra! Read More
Debutantes and escorts presented at the 2010 Beaux Arts Ball in Oklahoma City November 30, 2010 Bebe and Bruce MacKellar were at the Beaux Arts Ball at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Read More
Oklahoma Art League gets "Special Recognition" award November 29, 2010 Gov. Brad Henry gave the ‘Special Recognition” award  to Linda Barnett, president of the Oklahoma Art League, at the Governor’s Arts Awards presentation at the state capitol. Read More
Bachelor's Club of Oklahoma City members select 2010 debutantes for the Christmas Ball November 27, 2010 Click here for Parties Extra! photo gallery Members of the 2010 Bachelor’s Club selected the twenty six women for the 65th annual Bachelor’s Club Christmas Ball. Read More
20-40-60 etiquette: Oh no! I broke a glass! November 24, 2010 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! QUESTION: When I was at a formal dinner party, I broke one of the host’s crystal glasses. Read More
Remember Patty Stevens and her pumpkin pie? Let's take another look at her video on NewsOk November 24, 2010 Read More
Oklahoma City Habitat for Humanity volunteers win awards November 23, 2010 Jerry Thomason, Jo Duncan, Ron and Suzan Graber were at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Read More
Oklahoma City University Awards of Excellence women honored at luncheon November 22, 2010 Annie Bohanon, Dr. Jan Henry, Karen Luke, Kris Frankfurt were at The Coach House for the luncheon. Read More
20-40-60 etiquette: Toothpicks, or not? November 17, 2010 Click here to see the Parties Extra! Photo Gallery YOU ASK! Read More
"Opus VI: Party Different" in Oklahoma City featured art, dancing, fun November 15, 2010 Jim Vallion and Lou Kerr talk at the “Opus VI: Party Different” at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Read More
Biennale Exhibit opens in Oklahoma City at Artspace at Untitled November 12, 2010 Click here for Parties Extra! Photo Gallery Jon Burris, Director of Artspace at Untitled Gallery, and Liana Brazil, artist from Rio de Janeiro, talk about the Biennale Exhibit. Read More
20-40-60 etiquette...Are e-mail jokes ok? November 11, 2010 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! QUESTION: When people forward me an e-mail about a political issue, they assume I am of like mind.  Most of the time I do not appreciate the humor behind the e-mail and so a lot of the time I delete the e-mail from certain friends without reading them because I know that I... Read More
Casady School's "Light The Night" event is November 20th November 11, 2010 Kristen Bohanon and Libby Naifeh, co-chairman of the November 20th “Light the Night” Casady Auction“  and Betty Jane Garrett, Director of Alumni Relations,  talk about all the events happening at Casady School in Oklahoma City. Read More
Kappa Alpha Theta's have Flaming Festival in Oklahoma City November 09, 2010 Pansies (Kappa Alpha Theta flower) greeted guests as they arrived at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for the 54th annual Flaming Festival. Read More
Oklahoma City Beaux Arts Ball set for Saturday after Thanksgiving November 08, 2010 Bebe MacKellar and Tricia Everest talk about the Beaux Arts Ball. Read More
Lego fashions shown on the runway at first Block Party in Oklahoma City November 05, 2010 Click here for Parties Extra! photo gallery Johnathan Kayne and one of his models take a bow at the end of the show. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette: Oh no! I have spinach in my teeth! November 04, 2010 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! Readers: How have others helped you in telling you about food in your teeth?  Let us know. Read More
Leigh Ann Tuohy will speak at the University of Oklahoma Delta Gamma Lectureship event November 04, 2010 Click here for Parties Extra! photo gallery Kate Stanton, Christina Hanvey and Katie Dubowski talk about the Delta Gamma lectureship and speaker Leigh Ann Tuohy. Read More
Harolyn Enis releases her new book called "When Ireland Fell Silent" November 02, 2010 Director of Information and Development Joe Hight reviewed local author Harolyn Enis’ new book called “When Ireland Fell Silent.”  Read his review by clicking on this link….http://tinyurl.com/2avnhhy. Read More

Parties Extra!

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Parties Extra - Senior Follies

Bobbie Burbridge Lane and Lolly Anderson from the Oklahoma Senior Follies join Helen to discuss their event occurring at OCU on June 14, 15 and 16.

Parties Extra - Annie Oakley Society Luncheon

Judy Hatfield and Terri Cooper join Helen to discuss the Annie Oakley Luncheon and Awards and this year's honoree, Nadia Comaneci.

Parties Extra!: Junior League's new focus area

Cristi Reiger, Junior League President, joins Helen to talk about a new focus area, the 2013 Mistletoe Market and celebrations plans for the 85th anniversary.

Parties Extra: Prom and Party Hair

Jennifer McCharen with Rutz salon has tips on how get the most popular looks for the spring and summer party season.

Parties Extra: Party Galaxy

Party Galaxy's Marty Dillon describes what the store has to offer for your summer parties.

Parties Extra: Wine, Women and Shoes

This year's event is at a new location and the fundraiser has some new featuers for 2013.

Parties Extra: Symphony Show House

There are three homes on display this spring as part of the Annual Symphony Show House.

Parties Extra: Integris Gala

Becky Endicott and Heather Haglund join Helen to discuss the upcoming Integris Gala.

Parties Extra: What's Cooking

Helen has the scoop on new ideas for Easter desserts.

Parties Extra: A New Season and New Name for Metro Florist

Trochta's Flowers and Garden Center is getting ready for Easter and the spring planting season.


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