Oklahoma City – Page 6 – Dennis Spielman

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“Oklahoma Author turned TV show host explores haunted destinations.”

Embark on a spine-chilling adventure alongside author Jeff Provine as he unravels the mysteries of haunted locations in the new travel show Visiting Haunts. Prepare to step into the realm of the supernatural as Provine guides viewers through a collection of eerie destinations that are not only steeped in history but are also open for intrepid travelers. Uncover the architectural wonders, hidden secrets, and tragic events that have shaped the spirits that linger within as Provine shares historical research with chilling firsthand accounts of paranormal encounters.

“I’m so thrilled to have the chance to help share some of the amazing spooky stories and hidden histories that people otherwise may never hear,” said series host Jeff Provine.

From his love of spooky stories, Provine has published several collections of haunted Oklahoma folklore books and leads ghost tours in Norman and Oklahoma City. His haunted folklore books include Haunted Oklahoma, Haunted Oklahoma City; Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma; Haunted Norman, Oklahoma; and more.

Photo of Jeff Provine standing outside The Belvedere Mansion.

The six-episode season of Visiting Haunts focuses on haunted destinations in Oklahoma. Stories include The Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City where the lady of the house still appears as a phantom, The Stone Lion Inn in Guthrie where a little girl ghost locks doors and moves glasses, the Sapulpa Historical Museum in Sapulpa with a phantom from its days as a hotel, Flower Bluff Manor in Sulphur where ghosts knock and play, Belvidere Mansion in Claremore where a ghostly gentleman meets guests on the porch, and the Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum in Norman where even caretakers are advised not to go upstairs after dark. People can watch the series on the new streaming service, The Show Starts Now, whose mission is to get people to experience new adventures.

Whether you’re a skeptic seeking to unravel the truth or a believer looking for an otherworldly experience, Visiting Haunts offers a captivating blend of history, folklore, and the supernatural. Visiting Haunts invites you to tread carefully, for each step unveils a ghostly tale. Are you ready to confront the haunted?

In celebration of Friday the 13th, the first episode about Oklahoma City has been released on YouTube for free.

Designing Exhibitions: From Concept to Installation

By Dennis

On October 11, 2023

In Real

“Designing Exhibitions: From Concept to Installation” was hosted on September 23, 2023 at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for Fellow, Friend, and Sustainer members. I was hired to film Randall Barnes, Installation Design Manager, as he gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his thoughtful design process and installation considerations for exhibitions at OKCMOA, such as “True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism.”

For more information about OKCMOA member events and public programming, please visit okcmoa.com.

Multiple Voices by Eva Schlegel

By Dennis

On September 21, 2023

In Real

European artist Eva Schlegel’s newest public sculpture — her first in the United States — is a love letter to Oklahoma Contemporary’s new building and to Oklahoma City. Schlegel was intrigued by our building and the quality of light in Oklahoma City when she attended the opening of our inaugural exhibition, Bright Golden Haze, which included her large-scale photograph that captured the poetics of space.

Multiple Voices stands 16 feet high and 34 feet wide, featuring polished and translucent surfaces to catch and reflect the sharp light of Oklahoma’s open sky and the surrounding environment. The sculpture incorporates text from Oklahoma-connected writers: Steve Bellin-Oka, Kimberly Blaeser and Joy Harjo. These poems appear blurred on glass panels, cryptic to the viewers but essential to the sculpture’s intent.

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Oklahoma State Fair Food 2023

By Dennis

On September 14, 2023

In Real

Phi and Heather take us on a food journey, taking a bite from several food vendors at the 2023 Oklahoma State Fair. While our stomachs can only handle so much food, we did visit Cutie Pies Concession, Mountain View Meat Company, Cotton Candyland, B-Ray’s BBQ, Cookie Dough Monsters, Smokin’ Coals Barbecue Sauce, The Express Food Trucks, and A Latte Love Coffeehouse.

Catch more food adventures with Phi on Take A Bite with Phi streaming on Oklahoma’s first streaming service, The Show Starts Now.

Bees on Purple Flowers

By Dennis

On September 5, 2023

In Real

On Saturday, I brought my Lumix S1H camera to Scissortail Park during their Farmer’s Market to take fun, artistic photos. In this gallery batch, I’m sharing my experimental macro photographs of bees on flowers. I took a ton of photos, hoping to get the focus and action just right. These are the best from the photo session.