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Mel & Lestari's Insider Scoop to the City!

Article by Mel Drake and Lestari Kusumawardani

Photography by Harlea Robinson

Originally published in OKC City Lifestyle

Hey there, fabulous friends of Oklahoma City! Mel and Lestari here, bubbling with excitement as we unwrap this month’s theme: “Gifting the Gift of Experiences.” December is all about creating memories, and what better way than gifting experiences that bring joy and warmth?

Imagine this: sipping hot cocoa while twinkling lights dance on Broadway, gliding gracefully (or not!) on the Devon Ice Rink, or losing yourself in the enchanting world of the Oklahoma City Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Civic Center Music Hall. These are the gifts that keep on giving, folks!

What to Do

The Nutcracker Ballet

Oklahoma City Ballet with the OKC Philharmonic and Canterbury Voices

Civic Center Music Hall

201 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City

Dec. 14-23

okcballet.org/performance/the-nutcracker/

Devon Ice Skating Rink

Myriad Botanical Gardens

113 S. Robinson Ave.

Nov. 8 to Feb. 2

DowntowninDecember.com

Lights on Broadway

Automobile Alley

Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14

DowntowninDecember.com

Where to Eat & Drink

Find holiday warmth in every sip

Katiebug’s Sips & Sweets
7 NW 9th St., Oklahoma City

KatiebugsOKC.com

Where to Shop

Shop local, support Native-owned treasures

Plenty Mercantile
807 North Broadway Ave., Oklahoma City

PlentyMercantile.com

Where to Give

Ring in change, brighten someone's holiday.

The Salvation Army

CentralUSA.salvationarmy.org

Until Next Month!

These are just a few ways to make this December truly special. With so many fantastic experiences to choose from, "Gifting the Gift of Experiences" is bound to become your new holiday tradition. Let’s make this season unforgettable by sharing the joy, the laughter, and the love that makes OKC shine bright!

Wishing you all the warmth and holiday cheer 🎄✨

Love,

Mel & Lestari