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20-40-60 Etiquette-Whose family? Yours? Or Mine? December 01, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment To see Parties Extra! photo gallery, click here   QUESTION: Last year on Christmas Day, going to family to family with a new baby was hard. Read More
Be sure to look for Spaghetti Eddie Band during the holidays! December 01, 2011 Spaghetti Eddie band members, Brendan Parker and Todd Parsons, talk about their children’s band on Parties Extra! Read More
"The Nutcracker" production by the Oklahoma City Ballet is coming soon! November 28, 2011 Robert Mills, Oklahoma City Ballet artistic director, and Leslie Thomas, Oklahoma City Ballet development director, talk about “The Nutcracker” on Parties Extra! Read More
Bachelors Club Members choose 2011 Debutantes for the Christmas Ball November 27, 2011 On Thanksgiving Day,  twenty six young women were invited to make their debut at the Bachelor’s Club Christmas Ball on Dec. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Should I honk? November 25, 2011 QUESTION: Is it impolite to honk the horn at the car in front of you if it is going too slowly? Read More
Elizabeth Samara and Christopher Haggard have beautiful wedding reception at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club November 22, 2011 Elizabeth and Christopher Haggard arrive at their reception at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club following their wedding. Read More
84th Oklahoma Hall of Fame features seven special honorees November 19, 2011 Tommy and Cathy Franks enjoy the Oklahoma Hall of Fame evening. Read More
Casady School students, faculty, staff, alumni celebrate the 65th anniversary November 18, 2011 Click here to see Parties Extra! photo gallery! Kathy Brown, Jill Greene, Laura Lang and Ashley Gibson talk about Casady School on Parties Extra! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette: Giving (and receiving)! November 17, 2011 (Editor’s Note: Any etiquette questions out there? Read More
Wall Street Journal article tells about a wonderful holiday party! November 17, 2011 Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan of the Wall Street Journal wrote about this creative man and his Thanksgiving party today: Click here to read it….I want to go! Read More
Heart Rhythm Institute features fall luncheon November 15, 2011 Kara Ross via video. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace). The Heart Rhythm Institute luncheon at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club featured jewelry by Kara Ross and a heart healthy menu. Read More
Karlie Harmon and Oklahoma City University host academic seminar in Singapore November 13, 2011 Dr. C. Chong, Jane Jayroe Gamble, Jan Henry, Robert Henry, Eric Kuan, Karlie Harmon, Gerald Gamble, Dr. Read More
Check out the "Afternoon of Art" at the Mercy NeuroScience Institute Atrium November 11, 2011 SoRelle Fitzgerald, Arden Barrett and Jan Smith talk about an Afternoon of Art on Parties Extra! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---What about donating to the honeymoon? November 10, 2011 QUESTION: Recently I was invited to a wedding shower. On the invitation it was requested that I make a donation to a local travel agency [without naming the amount] to be used for the bride and grooms honeymoon.  I was reluctant but did send a check. Read More
Tables at the Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival are spectacular! November 07, 2011 Centerpiece at the Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival luncheon. Read More
20-30-40-50-60 Etiquette-The Men Answer: "Business Casual" November 06, 2011 Editor’s Note: The 20-40-60 etiquette women first answered this question in print in last Thursday’s Mood section. Read More
Parties Extra!- Jim Vallion and Trochta's November 04, 2011 Jim Vallion of Trochta’s talks about the holidays on Parties Extra! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---When the invitation says "Business Casual" November 03, 2011   QUESTION: I was recently invited to a wedding reception in Oklahoma City. Read More
Oklahoma City Junior League past presidents meet for lunch at the Oklahoma History Center November 02, 2011 Jeary Seikel talks about the Junior League exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center. Read More
Wall of Fame reception for past and current honorees is a happy, friendly party! October 31, 2011 This one of-a-kind ceramic vase filled with flowers was on a table for the Wall of Fame reception. Read More

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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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