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Thursday, November 18th, 2021, 11:15am – 1:00pm, Global Achievement Luncheon – 

The Board of Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. cordially invites you to the 2021 Global Achievement Luncheon at Embassy Suites (741 North Phillips Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73104). At our core, Sister Cities OKC International recognizes, celebrates, and magnifies the catalytic power of people-to-people interaction through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation—one individual, one community at a time. Sister Cities International OKC recognizes private citizens, municipal officials and business leaders for conducting long term programs of mutual benefit with our sister cities and promoting our mission to “Connect globally, thrive locally.”

2021 Honorees:
Global Vision Philanthropist –  Mr. Richard L. Sias
Global Vision Humanitarian – Mr. Russell Perry
Global Vision Leadership Service – Major General Billy Bowden
Lifetime Achievement – Mary Blankenship Pointer

Sponsorships and tickets available on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-global-achievement-luncheon-tickets-151988613033 or contact [email protected] for sponsorships and tickets.

Monday, December 7th, 2020, 6:30 – 7:30, Virtual Celebration of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 

The Board of Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. cordially invites you to a virtual celebration of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dinner will be prepared by and delivered to your door by What’s Cooking? for only $30.00 per person.

There is no fee to join the virtual celebration. Tickets are available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sister-cities-international-okc-celebrates-rio-de-janeiro-tickets-126487051175

Saturday, November 21st, 2020, 1 – 2:30, LIVE Cooking Demo and Conversation with Dr. Tionna L. Jenkins –

Just in time for the holidays! Join us with Dr. Tionna L. Jenkins, Founder of Plate It Healthy & Founder of O’nita Lee Foods & Products for a LIVE cooking demonstration and conversation.

She will be preparing a hearty vegan red and black bean chili with coconut rice and discussing her business, services and her food products that will be available for pre-order online.

All registered participants will receive the shopping list and recipes to cook LIVE!

Monday, November 2nd, 2020, 6:30 – 7:30, Celebration of Dia de los Muertos Honoring Our Sister City in Puebla, Mexico –

The Board of Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. cordially invites you to a virtual celebration of our Sister City, Puebla, Mexico. Dinner will be prepared by and delivered to your door by Kam’s Kookery for only $25.00 per person.

Please invite your family and friends to join us for the celebration. There is no fee to join the virtual celebration. Tickets are available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-celebration-of-dia-de-los-muertos-tickets-123141885695

Deadline for reservations is October 29th

Thursday, October 1st, 2020, 6:30 – 7:30, Virtual Celebration of the Mooncake Festival –

The Board of Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office cordially invite you to a virtual celebration of the Mooncake Festival. Dinner will be prepared by and delivered to your door by Nosh Restaurant for only $15.00 per person. Entertainment will be provided at no cost.

Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mooncake-festival-tickets-116931373887

You can also contact Mary Blankenship Pointer – [email protected] to pay with credit card. Deadline for reservations is Septemby 25th.

Thursday, September 10th, 2020, 6:30 – 7:30, Virtual Celebration of Piura, Peru – 

Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. invites you to a virtual celebration of our 8th Sister City, Piura, Peru. A four-course meal will be prepared by and delivered to your door by Kam’s Kookery for only $35.00 per person.

Please invite all of your family and friends to join us for the celebration. There is no fee to join the virtual cooking demonstration. Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-our-8th-sister-city-piura-peru-tickets-116540595057

You can also contact Mary Blankenship Pointer – [email protected] to pay with credit card. Deadline for reservations is September 3rd.

Thursday, February 27th, 2020 11:30AM – 1:00PM, Global Achievement Luncheon

Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. invite you to join us for the Global Achievement Awards at Embassy Suites – 741 North Phillips. We will be honoring:
Global Lifetime Achievement – Mrs. Lou Kerr
Global Leadership – Global Blood Fund – Oklahoma Blood Institute
Global Vision – Governor Frank Keating
Global Humanitarian – Dr. Stephen Prescott

Presenting Sponsor – $5,000.00
Visionary Sponsor – $2,500.00
Leadership Sponsor – $1,000.00
Individual tickets – $75.00

Contact Mary Blankenship Pointer – [email protected] for sponsorships and tickets

2019

Thursday, October 17th, 2019 6:30PM – 9:00PM, Asian Culture Celebration: Taiwan –

The Board of Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. cordially invites you to a reception at Phillips Pavilion at the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion  Oklahoma City, OK. Complimentary reception for members, guests are $50.00. R.S.V.P. by October 1, 2019 – [email protected]. Please wear business attire.

Sister Cities members please reserve your ticket with the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-culture-celebration-tickets-63691615336

Thursday, February 28th, 2019 11:30AM – 1:00PM, Global Vision Award Presentation Luncheon

Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. and Honorary Chair- Governor Frank Keating invite you to join us for the Global Achievement Awards honoring Global Lifetime Achievement – Vicki Clark Gourley, Global Leadership – Chickasaw Nation, Global Vision – Governor David Walters, and Global Humanitarian – Eli Reshef, MD. Entertainment is provided by Lisa Reagan Love and Tom Nix at the Oklahoma City Petroleum Club 34th Floor

Please RSVP by filling out this form.
Mail the form to:
Sister Cities International OKC, Inc.
Mary Blankenship Pointer, President
PO Box 581
Oklahoma City, OK 73101

Sunday, February 24th at 7:30PM – The Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra was established in 1956 along with the construction of the famous Shanghai Opera House, and is renowned for its interpretation of classical symphony repertoire. On its first North American tour, the orchestra performs two thrilling masterpieces from the historic composers Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff.

TICKETS:
Tickets are $45, $66, $83 and $97. Sister Cities Members and their guests receive a $5/ticket discount.

Friday, February 9th from 5:30 – 7:30PM – In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Board of Sister Cities International OKC, Inc. cordially invites you to a reception at Kwan’s Kitchen located at 3031 West Memorial Oklahoma City, OK. Dress is business attire.

TICKETS:
Complimentary reception for Sister Cities Members, guests are $50.00. R.S.V.P. by  February 1, 2019 at http://scokcchinesenewyear.eventbrite.com?s=90245609

Tuesday, January 29th at 7:30PM – The Russian National Ballet returns to Armstrong for its fifth appearance with a proven track record of creating breathtaking artistry. Since its premiere at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre in 1877, Swan Lake has become one of the world’s most revered of classical ballets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s soaring score and choreographed by the legendary Marius Petipa, the 60 dancers of the Russian National Ballet weave this epic tale of a young man’s love for the swan queen together with the exquisite grace and technical precision of the great Russian ballet tradition.

TICKETS:
Tickets are $31, $41, $59 and $71. Sister Cities Members and their guests receive a $5/ticket discount.

2018

Tuesday, August 28th from 6:00 – 8:00PM – Join us as we honor the Oklahoma Consular Corps for Cocktails and a Museum Tour of the Exhibit “Isabelle de Borchgrave, Fashioning Art from Paper.” Join us at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art at 415 Couch Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73102.

TICKETS:
Sister Cities Members and Consular invites – Free
Guests $50

Please RSVP here.

Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 From 6:00 – 8:30 PM, Bridges to Peace – Meet the global women entrepreneurs from PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS ® program. Shop handmade handicrafts direct from Rwanda and Afghanistan in our pop-up shop. Discover how local business leaders provide mentorship to women entrepreneurs.

TICKETS:
Sister Cities Members – Free*
Individual guest tickets are $75.00
Visionary Sponsor 12 tickets – $2,000
Leadership Sponsor 6 tickets –  $1,000

*Please go make your free reservation on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sister-cities-okc-inc-17493016919
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Monday, May 7th, 2018  From 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Cinco de Mayo – In celebration of Cinco de Mayo The Board of Sister Cities OKC, Inc. cordially invites you to a celebration on Monday, May 7th at OKC White Water Boathouse.   You will love the food and entertainment.

TICKETS:  Members are free, guests are $35.00 

February 18th From 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Chinese New Year – In celebration of Chinese New Year The Board of Sister Cities OKC, Inc. cordially invites you to a reception on Sunday, February 18th at Kwan’s Kitchen 3031 West Memorial Oklahoma City, OK.

TICKETS: Members are free, guests are $35

January 30th at 7:30PM, Russian Ballet – Armstrong Auditorium presents the Moscow Festival Ballet in Romeo and Juliet & Best of Tchaikovsky. The classic story of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet comes to life in this stunning performance filled with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music and Petipa’s dazzling choreography. In the second half, some of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved ballet scenes from Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and others will showcase the exquisite grace of the great Russian ballet tradition.

TICKETS: $31, $41, $59, $71
$5 discount for Sister Cities members

Call (405) 285-1010 to order tickets