Daily Oklahoman: Living

By Brandy McDonnellChecotah native Carrie Underwood ushered Kelsea Ballerini into the ranks of the legendary Grand Ole Opry Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee.The pair of powerhouse vocalists celebrated the occasion by performing former Owasso resident Trisha Yearwood's heartbreaking 1990s hit "Walkaway Joe" live on the hallowed Opry stage.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

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Meetings
Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Staff reportsThe Longest Married Couple Project sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a faith-based marriage enrichment program in America.
The project, which is celebrating its ninth year, honors one national winner, along with winners from each of the 50 states and U.S.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Symphony Show House dates delayed
The dates for the Symphony Show House have been changed from May 11-19 to June 8-16 because heavy rains led to flooding in parts of the building, according to the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, which organizes the annual fundraiser for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and music education.

"And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.Read more on NewsOK.com

Builders ramped up for the Parade of Homes Spring Festival, building at a pace 6 percent higher than last year, starting more new houses than any of the past three years.

From Staff ReportsNumerous churches will host Easter egg hunts and family friendly activities in the metro area on Saturday and Sunday.Read more on NewsOK.com

By Brandy McDonnellKevin Costner spoke poignantly about his family's Oklahoma heritage, his childhood encounter with Walt Disney and his lifelong passion for Westerns Saturday night in Oklahoma City. As previously reported, the two-time Oscar winner was ushered into the Hall of Great Western Performers during the 59th Annual Western Heritage Awards at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Oklahoma City Ballet finished its season with a glimpse at ballet’s changing development through the vision of three different master choreographers.Read more on NewsOK.com

By Brandy McDonnellPERKINS - The seventh annual Cimarron Breeze Concerts will showcase songwriters throughout the spring and summer at Perkins’ Old Church Center, 750 N Main Street, at the Oklahoma Territorial Plaza.The series is hosted and organized by Oklahoma red-dirt singer-songwriter Monica Taylor.