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The Black Liberated Arts Center has grown and expanded its services. Initially created as a platform for music, literary works, and visual arts, it now includes a theater component. BLAC offers a variety of programs, including festivals, arts education, lectures, poetry readings, theater productions, presenting programs, traveling arts programs, and dance programs. Serving the community is their primary focus. Their mission to use the vehicle of fine arts to provide the total community of Oklahoma with exposure to the African, African-American/Black culture with a particular emphasis on educating Oklahoma's youth is truly commendable.

Would you like to treat your significant other to a romantic evening at Castle Falls in Oklahoma City? You'll be able to savor European-inspired dishes prepared by a French Executive Chef, and German Chef de rang in the enchanting ambiance of a castle setting. At Castle Falls, you can dine in a rustic cellar room or outside on a charming garden patio illuminated by lanterns. Alternatively, you can eat in the exclusive Primrose room and served an exquisite five-course menu. Regardless of what you choose, Castle Falls is perfect for a romantic night out, as it offers an intimate atmosphere with old-world charm.

If you're looking for a slice of history, look no further than Fort Reno in Oklahoma. This landmark is rich in local, state, national, and even world history all in one place. The museum is open six days a week, all year long, and offers group tours for an even more immersive experience. Historic Fort Reno offers guided group tours that take you through the historic district of the old Military Post and offer a timeline of history from the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive to the decommissioning of Fort Reno from 1867 to 1948. These tours are fun for all ages and offer a hands-on and visual experience that will transport you back in time.

Blue Zoo is a fantastic place to visit. You'll have access to the aquarium, all the animal exhibits, shows, and play areas. The mission of Blue Zoo is to educate and inspire in a fun, hands-on environment. You can touch and feed stingrays, birds, and reptiles, experience sharks, clownfish, seahorses, and angelfish, and play on multiple water tables and a pirate ship. Blue Zoo is more than just an interactive aquarium featuring species from around the globe. You can also enjoy educational experiences with the experts, watch a scuba diver swim amongst the sharks, hear fun facts about marine life, or even watch a live pirate show complete with swashbuckling, sword fights, and a mermaid meet and greet.