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Dancing with the Stars Cast!!
Apr 04, 2013 03:31 pm
Durant Main Street would like to announce the Dancing with the Stars 2013 cast........
Donnie Hyde (Calera Police Chief) and Kristen Shanahan (KXII)
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Dancing with the Stars
Mar 12, 2013 10:02 am
The time is approaching for Durant Main Street Program to prepare for the 4th annual Dancing with the Stars. We are excited to announce this years date of May 10th 2013.
Through out history dancing has played a huge role in society, and has many benefits. For example, dancing can give you strength, endurance,...
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What Makes Someone A Star?
Feb 01, 2013 08:47 am
Durant Main Street Program annually hosts Dancing with the Stars, and this years event is right around the corner. We want to give the best performance of all time and are on the quest to find the perfect stars and dancers for this years event. Exactly what is it that makes someone a star?
There were a few members of Durant and surrounding...
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You Reap What You Sow
Feb 01, 2013 08:44 am
Who likes asking for help? Requesting assistance from friends or colleagues is something many people have trouble doing. (Some are too comfortable depending on others, but that is another story) Society is largely based on self-sufficiency and independence. With a world filled with self-check outs, self-help books, DIY Networks, and online colleges who needs help, right?
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Actions Speak Louder
Jan 18, 2013 11:30 am
Giving to Get
Jan 15, 2013 09:13 am
You’ve heard the saying, “a good job is hard to find”. With unemployment at an all time high this may seem true, but take a moment and look at things from a business owner’s stand point.
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The Beat Goes On....
Jan 03, 2013 08:23 am
If the streets could talk what stories would they tell? Back in the early 1900s, you might see a newspaper headline like, “Durant’s William J. Bryan loses Presidential Election to Theodore Roosevelt”, or an advertisement in the newspaper urging you to buy a new Cleveland car at Walker Company on West Main Street for only $1385, their phone number was OSAGE 8640. Durant is filled with culture and history, and it all started in Downtown...
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2012 Shopping Spree Drawing
Dec 26, 2012 10:02 am
Tuesday the 18th crowds gathered around Market Square eagerly anticipating the annual Downtown Shopping Spree give away. For several weeks participating downtown retail shops have been awarding their customers with chances to win anywhere between $100 and$ 1000 in gift certificates.
The following is a list of all participating merchants that, even during the busiest time... of year, came together to help coordinate another successful shopping spree: A&M Engraving, Bliss Boutique, Body Business, Central...
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Triple Tickets !!! Saturday December 1st - Shop and Win
Nov 30, 2012 04:08 pm
Durant Main Street's Downtown Holiday is December 1st, and there are many specials to help make your shopping spectacular.
Also emember it is Triple Tickets!! Triple Tickets!! Triple Tickets!!
Body Business Day Spa is having a buy 5 gift certificates (1 hour massages) for $200.00 and get 1 massage free. Count Your Blessings Bookstore is having giveaways and sales through Saturday. Cricket Box Jewelry is having an anniversary...Read More
Durant Downtown Holiday Right Around The Corner
Nov 27, 2012 09:46 am
Family and holiday traditions are in full swing with Thanksgiving all tucked away and the Christmas activities filling the calendar. City employees have been busy putting into place the Christmas decorations to be ready for the holidays. Be sure to thank a city employee for their part in decorating our city and giving it that festive look.
Santa’s sleigh has been placed on Market Square, which is great photo option. So, bring the children and the family down to Market Square for those family photos or your annual Christmas card.
The Durant Main Street...
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Durant Main Street Shopping Spree Kicks Off
Nov 10, 2012 03:41 pm
Monday was the start of the annual Durant Main Street Shopping Spree with 31 Main Street membersparticipating. Total prize money to be given away this year is $2,000. The date for the drawing will be Tuesday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m. on the Market Square Stage. Prize money won shall be spent with any participating Durant Main Street merchants.
The Durant Main Street office has been busy getting the ticket bags ready to be dropped off at Durant Main Street merchants who are participating in the Holiday Shopping Spree. For every $10 a patron spends with a merchant,...
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Street Carnival CANCELLED for 9/30
Sep 28, 2012 02:36 pm
We apologize for any inconvenience but the Street Carnival has been cancelled for today, Sunday, September 30th, from 2-4:30 p.m.
Music on Market Square Features Larry Whaley
Sep 17, 2012 04:22 pm
Durant Main Street has announced this week’s feature for Music on Market Square will be Larry Whaley. Activities begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to hear traditional country music in a relaxed, small town atmosphere. Larry Whaley will be performing on the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in downtown Durant.
Larry Whaley sings and plays traditional country music. His music is strongly influenced by bluegrass, gospel, and old country. Larry sings and plays acoustic guitar and harmonica. There is never a dull moment with the various instruments Whaley...
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Music on Market Square to feature Shelby Lee Northcott
Sep 11, 2012 02:33 pm
Durant Main Street announced this week’s Music on Market Square will feature Shelby Northcott and will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in Downtown Durant to hear good music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Shelby, who is thirteen, was born and raised in Durant. Shelby has a dream of becoming a music star. Shelby has been singing since she could talk, and singing is her passion. Shelby has been singing in the choir for the past fours years but has never had the chance to perform on her own in...
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Grandpa's Neighbors set for September 6th on Music on Market Square
Sep 05, 2012 10:36 am
Grandpa's Neighbors is a mother-daughter group that base out of Bennington, OK. The girls play guitar, bass, mandolin, autoharp and fiddle. Grandpa's Neighbors sing in a style reminiscent of the country churches that were the backbone of every community in rural America. Their truth-filled messages always point back to Jesus, the source of their strength. The inspiring, moving and often witty lyrics encourage both the mind and the soul. Their tight harmony is...
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Music on Market Square Cancelled for August
Aug 01, 2012 03:57 pm
Due to the extreme August heat we are having to cancel Music on Market Square for the month of August. We will start back up again on September 6th with Grandpa’s Neighbors.
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Matthew Rimoldi to perform Music on Market Square
Jul 19, 2012 09:56 am
Durant Main Street announced that Matthew Rimoldi will host this week’s Music on Market Square. The public is invited to the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in Downtown Durant to hear good music in a relaxed atmosphere. It will begin this Thursday night at 7 p.m.
Matthew Joseph Rimoldi was born in Houston, Texas on August 21,1984, and was raised in Delaware, Ohio. He started singing at age five and has been playing guitar since he was fifteen. His love of music started at an early age when he knew all the lyrics to...
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First and Bourne Set for Music on Market Square
May 22, 2012 09:53 am
Durant Main Street announced First and Bourne will be this week’s featured band for Music on Market Square. The public is invited to the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in Downtown Durant to hear good music in a relaxed atmosphere. It will begin this Thursday night at 7 p.m.
First and Bourne has been playing for about eight years. They are a bluegrass band with a touch of gospel. They have played for the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival and the Magnolia Festival.
Members are Bill Garner (singer), Dr. Jim Speers (mandolin and singer), Steve...
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John “Butch” Cusher to Appear at Music on Market Square
May 15, 2012 02:18 pm
Durant Main Street announced John “Butch” Cusher will be this week’s featured performance for Music on Market Square. The public is invited to the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in Downtown Durant to hear good music in a relaxed atmosphere on Thursday, May 17th at 7 p.m.
John “Butch” Cusher also known as johnboy's Country Gospel, One-Man-Band, uses a variety of instruments to bring out his musical style. He designed and built his very own foot-operated 'contraption' which plays six acoustic instruments,...
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Zach Ray to kick off Music on Market Square
Apr 30, 2012 12:13 pm
Durant Main Street announced Zach Ray will be this week’s featured band for Music on Market Square. The public is invited to the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in Downtown Durant to hear good country music in a relaxed atmosphere. It will begin Thursday night, May 3rd, at 7 p.m.
Zach Ray is from Blanchard, OK and a freshmen at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He plays football at Southeastern, sings in the choir, and is in the President’s Leadership Class. Zach started singing at church and now sings regularly at the Rodeo Opry in...
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Mega Bull 12' tickets on sale
Apr 09, 2012 04:04 pm
Durant Main Street wants to invite everyone to their exciting fundraiser planned for April 21, 2012—Mega Bull ’12! Choctaw Casino and Resort and Choctaw Travel Plaza will again co-sponsor its popular fundraiser.
This eight annual event is fun for the entire family with bull riding at its best along with entertainment galore. It will be held at the Durant Roundup Club Arena at the Bryan County Fairgrounds on South 9th. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and kids activities that will include mutton busting and calf riding will begin at 6...
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Dancing with the Stars of Durant
Jan 11, 2012 11:25 am
Dancing with the Stars of Durant is progressing nicely, and names of the dancers have been released. The evening will include fine dining, watching the stars perform, and dancing for everyone. The event, to be held February 4, 2012, at Choctaw Casino Resort’s Center Stage, is a fundraiser for Durant Main Street.
The list of community leaders putting it on the line for the organization has been finalized. The names of the Stars matched with their Dancers are:
Gary Batton, Assistant Chief of the Choctaw Nation, and Julia...Read More
Downtown Holiday MOVED to Mickle Law Office Awning
Dec 02, 2011 11:54 am
With the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season upon us,imagine what it would be like to have all your presents purchased, wrapped, and ready to go under the tree. Just think how you could relax and enjoy theparties, programs celebrating the holiday, and being with your family. Thebusinesses in Downtown Durant are ready to help you do just that. On Saturday, December 3rd,the 8th annual Downtown Holiday will be held under the Mickle Law Office awning located at the corner of 4th and Main from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. While businesses in Downtown Durant provide strolling activities for...Read More
Small Business Saturday
Nov 21, 2011 11:40 am
I want to share with you something that was brought to my attention and could have a huge impact on our community if everyone participated. On November 27th comes Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S Joining American Express OPEN, the company’s small business unit, in declaring the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday, are an initial group of more than a doze...Read More
Durant Main Street encourages “Independent We Stand”
Nov 21, 2011 11:38 am
The doorbell just rang and the holidays have arrived in Bryan County. The national movement 'Independent We Stand' has teamed up with the Durant Main Street Program to encourage shoppers this year to buy local and help out their community and the local economy. The movement includes an extensive group of independent business owners that have initiated an effort to educate and work with local communities on the benefits of shopping at local stores. Just in time this year Durant Main Street has teamed up with the movement to help boost the downtown economy. Durant Main Street Program...Read More
Main Street Discount Cards for sale!
Nov 10, 2011 10:55 am
I want to tell you how excited I am about our new Main Street Discount Cards. Initially, they were placed in each runner’s packet for Colton’s Run in hopes that the runners would stick around after the race and do some shopping. Since then we have given a few cards as door prizes to a RV club that was in town. I have received emails from my merchants saying the ladies from the RV club had been shopping in their stores. I am eager to use these Discount Cards for different events throughout the year, like I said; we will be using them for the Shopping Spree as well. We will also ha...Read More
Colton’s Main Street Run Scheduled on
Oct 10, 2011 10:14 am
USA WEEKEND’s “Make A Difference Day” is the nation’s largest day of doing good and a way to “pay it forward.” It’s set for October 22, 2011, the same day as Colton’s Main Street Run which benefits the Colton Sherrill Memorial Fund and Durant Main Street. More than 3 million people reach out to help others on this annual day of “paying it forward” sponsored in partnership with HandsOn Network. The Run is held in memory of Colton Sherrill, son of Trace and Dena Sherrill. The 10-year old athlete passed away three years ago due to an unknown heart defect while playing ba...Read More
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR COLTON’S MAIN STREET RUN
Sep 26, 2011 04:43 pm
Registrations are now open for the second annual Colton’s Main Street Run scheduled October 22, 2011. The Run is held in memory of Colton Sherrill, son of Trace and Dena Sherrill. The 10-year old athlete and Main Street volunteer passed away three years ago while playing basketball from an unknown heart defect. For the 5K and 10K, pre-registrations are $20 per runner. For the one-mile fun run/walk and members of School Cross Country Teams, registration is $10 per runner. Pre-registration deadline is midnight October 14. A $5 late fee will be applied after the deadline an...Read More
Music on Market Square to host Laura Mackey and Friends.
Sep 26, 2011 04:35 pm
Laura "Dani" Mackey is originally from Stringtown, OK and a 2009 graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a degree in musical theatre. She has participated in many productions at the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival including Oliver!, Disney's: Beauty and the Beast, Hello, Dolly!, and many more. She is currently a guest vocal coach for the Chorvettes StageWorks Company at SE. Most of her time is dedicated to her family who supports her in every aspect of her life.Street Carnival Set for Saturday, October 1
Sep 26, 2011 04:34 pm
Durant Main Street will be holding their Thirteenth Annual Street Carnival on Saturday, October 1, 2011. The event will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Market Square Parking Lot at 1st & Evergreen. Special activities are sure to make this year’s event the best ever. This is an annual fundraising event for improving downtown Christmas activities. Organizers have set fundraising goals in hopes of being able to increase the amount distributed during the Shopping Spree Giveaway from mid-November until Christmas. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals work together to make this ...Read More
Magnolia Pageant to Be Held During Festival
May 31, 2011 09:19 am
Durant Main Street announced registration is open for this year’s Magnolia Pageant. It will be held during this year’s Magnolia Festival on Saturday, June 4th. It is open to male and female residents from birth to 18 years of age. Southeastern provides a scholarship for the pageant winners (both male and female) entering the University this fall, and we are grateful for this....
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Too Long In the Saddle to Appear at Music on Market Square
May 04, 2011 10:38 am
Durant Main Street announced Too Long in the Saddle will be this week’s featured band for Music on Market Square. The public is invited to the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in Downtown Durant to hear good country music in a relaxed atmosphere. It will begin Thursday night at 7 p.m. The...
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First United Bank Sponsors Durant Main Street Bass Tournament with Guaranteed $1000 1st Place
May 04, 2011 10:26 am
On May 22, 2011, First United Bank will sponsor the Twelfth Annual Durant Main Street Benefit Bass Tournament. Those who enjoy bass fishing are encouraged to hook up to the boat and bring their gear to Alberta Creek on Lake Texoma. The First Place winner is guaranteed...
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Mega Bull '11 Ticket Outlets
Apr 11, 2011 11:53 am
Durant Main Street announced that tickets for Mega Bull ’11 are now on sale. The organization’s seventh annual fundraiser is planned for April 16, 2011. Mega Bull is co-sponsored by Choctaw Casino and Resort and Choctaw Travel Plaza. Tickets are only $10 in advance for adults and $7...
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Mega Bull '11 Tickets on Sale Now!
Apr 01, 2011 08:05 pm
Durant Main Street announced Mega Bull ’11 tickets will go on sale the week of April 4. Choctaw Casino and Resort and Choctaw Travel Plaza will again co-sponsor its popular fundraiser. The event will be held on April 16, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Durant Roundup Club Arena. Tickets are only $10 in advance for adults and $7 for children. At the gate, the prices go to $15 for...
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Carissa Mason to Lead Modeling Clinic
Mar 24, 2011 01:33 pm
Durant Main Street has announced that Carissa Mason and Lerran Preston will lead the Modeling Clinic. We have few spaces remaining for the organization’s modeling clinic for area youth on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Registration forms must be turned in no later than Tuesday, March 29. Late registrations will be accepted for an additional $5 fee, and the clinic will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. at the Northwest Heights Cafeteria. Registration will be from 8:00 – 9:00...
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Durant Main Street to host 22nd Annual Oklahoma Main Street Awards Banquet
Mar 09, 2011 01:18 pm
This year Durant Main Street is co-sponsoring the 22nd Annual Main Street Awards Banquet that will be held Monday, March 28, 2011, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They will announce the winners of the Oklahoma Main Street Awards at this banquet. If you would like to attend, tickets are $38 a person if you RSVP by March 7th. Since Durant is the host for this year’s banquet I would love it if...
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Durant Main Street Receives Four Finalist Nominations for Statewide Awards
Mar 07, 2011 03:36 pm
I could not be more excited to announce that Durant received four finalist nominations for the 23rd Annual Oklahoma Main Street Awards announced recently. There were 290 nominations submitted from 30 Oklahoma Main Street Programs. The Board Member of the Year from each town will be recognized, as well as the Main Street Manager of the Year.
Durant’s nominations receiving finalist status are:
Disney’s Give a Day, Get a Day for Best Volunteer Development Program Jan 17, 2011 04:59 pm The 2011 Great American Main Street Awards® (GAMSA) semifinalists have been selected from a nationwide pool of applicants and now move to the final round for consideration. The National Trust for Historic Preservation will present this year’s five winners at the Main Street Awards Ceremony during the National Main Streets Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on May 23, 2011. The National Trust Main Street Center’s annual GAMSA winners are recognized for their exceptional accomplishments in revitalizing the nation’s historic and traditional Main Street commercial... Jan 17, 2011 02:43 pm Durant Main Street has teamed up with Durant Community Theatre to bring you the annual Durant Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. Polish your biggest belt buckle and come in your finest DU-rant attire, this years show is titled, “Red River Reunion”! This script was written just for Durant and includes people and businesses from its past and present. The Grubber Clan is holding this year’s annual family reunion and has decided to invite the WHOLE Grubber clan! They are holding the event at the swankiest place in town, Roma’s... Sep 23, 2010 10:02 pm Sep 12, 2010 06:51 pm Dancing with the Stars of Durant will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the Choctaw Casino Resort’s Center Stage. The evening will include fine dining, watching the stars perform, and dancing for everyone. The event will feature community leaders showcasing dance routines to raise funds for Durant Main Street. Aug 21, 2010 09:11 am Aug 21, 2010 08:55 am Dancing with the Stars of Durant is progressing nicely, and names of the dancers have been released. The evening will include fine dining, watching the stars perform, and dancing for everyone. The event, to be held September 18, 2010, at Choctaw Casino Resort’s Center Stage, is a fundraiser for Durant Main Street. Aug 04, 2010 01:13 am Durant Main Street has announced this week’s feature for Music on Market Square will be Larry Whaley. Activities begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The public is invited to hear traditional country music in a relaxed, small town atmosphere. Larry Whaley will be performing on the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in downtown Durant. Jul 24, 2010 09:50 am The inaugural Dancing with the Stars of Durant will be held September 18, 2010, at Choctaw Casino & Resort’s Center Stage. The fundraiser for Durant Main Street will feature community leaders putting it on the line for the organization. The evening will include fine dining, watching the stars perform, and dancing for everyone. Jul 24, 2010 09:42 am Greg Phillips, owner and agent for State Farm Insurance, was recently selected as President of Durant Main Street. He replaces Cindi Gill who served two terms during 2008-09 and 2008-09 as the chair of the Board of Directors. Phillips represents the Durant Historical Society/Three Valley Museum on the Board. Jul 24, 2010 09:30 am Durant Main Street will host a fish fry on Monday from 5-7:30 p.m. on Market Square. The Democrats and Republicans are both having political candidate speakings in Downtown Durant, and attendees are encouraged to stop by for fish prior to the events. The cost is only $10 and includes catfish, hush puppies, and french fries. Jul 20, 2010 05:41 pm Jun 22, 2010 08:31 am Durant Main Street has announced this week’s feature for Music on Market Square will be Eastern Gate. Activities begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Theresa Crampo will be performing contemporary gospel before Eastern Gate begins their show. The public is invited to hear a mixture of southern and contemporary gospel music at the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in downtown Durant. Eastern Gate’s group members include Gary O'Neal (piano and vocals), Kathy O’Neal (vocals), and Shelby Tidwell (vocals). Founding member Shelby Tidwell formed Eastern Gate in August... Jun 17, 2010 11:25 am Chris Hinds, owner of Hinds Western Wear in Downtown Durant, was injured in Friday's bullriding (6-11-10). He was taken from MCSO in Durant to a Plano hospital where he is recovering. He is in ICU and could be in Plano for a while. He continues to improve. He lost quite a bit of blood, and two blood drives are being planned. If you would like to donate your blood, attend one of the following blood drives for him. BE SURE TO TELL THEM YOU WANT YOUR BLOOD TO GO TO CHRIS HINDS' CREDIT. June 24 at the... Jun 16, 2010 09:28 pm Durant Main Street announced this week’s Music on Market Square will feature 2 For Nothing. Activity begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The public is invited to hear this red dirt country band at the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in Downtown Durant. Jun 16, 2010 09:27 pm The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce and Durant Main Street joined the Durant Roundup Club for Western Week Activities. Best Dressed Business - Lifespan Counseling
Best Decorated Business - Loans Plus
Best Dressed Clown - Braden Williams
Best Dressed Little Cowboy - Nicholas Crous
Best Dressed Little Cowgirl - Rebecca Southerland Parade:
Best Dressed Riding Club - Durant Round Up Club
Best Float - Baby Miss Magnolia
Best Auto - District 9 Choctaw Princess
Best Dressed Rider and Horse Nicholas Crous Jun 16, 2010 09:25 pm Jun 07, 2010 08:41 pm May 08, 2010 06:26 pm The Eleventh Annual Durant Main Street Bass Tournament sponsored by First United Bank was held Saturday, May8, at Alberta Creek Resort on Lake Texoma. Winners were announced at the 3:00 p.m. weigh-in after a nice but windy fishing day. Apr 28, 2010 03:56 pm Apr 21, 2010 08:14 pm May 18, 2010, is the date for the First United Bank fishing tournament benefiting Durant Main Street. The eleventh annual event will be perfect for those who enjoy bass fishing and will be held at Alberta Creek on Lake Texoma. Apr 21, 2010 08:07 pm Durant Main Street announced the winners of Saturday’s Mega Bull ’10.
The event held at the Durant Roundup Club Arena was co-sponsored by
Choctaw Casino and Resort and Choctaw Travel Plaza.
The bullriding was produced by JK Rodeo Company and brought bulls from
stock contractors such as Wing Rodeo Company and Scott Burris. The top
ten riders were brought back for the short round.
Jody Newberry of Ada, OK, won the event and a custom buckle courtesy
of Red Man Moist Snuff. He scored 158 on 2 bulls for the win as he was
the... Apr 10, 2010 01:32 am Mar 19, 2010 06:03 pm Durant Main Street announced Mega Bull ’10 tickets will go on sale the week of March 22. Choctaw Casino and Resort and Choctaw Travel Plaza will again co-sponsor its popular fundraiser. The event will be held on April 17, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Durant Roundup Club Arena. Mar 13, 2010 11:10 pm
Volunteers are needed for the April 17 event. Call or e-mail ddow@durantmainstreet.org to sign up or inquire. Bucking Chute Entrance Gate Attendants Feb 05, 2010 09:51 am Durant Main Street has teamed up with and Roma Italian Restaurant and Durant Community Theatre to bring you “Murder at Café Noir”. Everyone will get lost inside of a Humphrey Bogart Private Investigator style movie as Richard Archer, P.I., looks for a runaway on a forgotten island in the shady local café, Café Noir. Feb 05, 2010 09:23 am Durant Main Street will hold their Eleventh Annual Spotlight on Special Occasions on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Lifespan Counseling sponsors this event to be emceed by KTEN’s Sterling Riggs. Organizers feel an outstanding lineup of vendors will be offered. Feb 05, 2010 08:56 am Durant Main Street announced that Choctaw Casino and Resort and Choctaw Travel Plaza will again co-sponsor its Mega Bull fundraiser. The exciting event is set for April 17, 2010, at the Durant Roundup Club Arena. Hitchcock Distributing is preparing for the Coors Afterparty, plus they will bring various prizes for fans. Red Main Moist Snuff will be back with samples of their products. Various other giveaways will be available. Feb 05, 2010 08:54 am Durant Main Street’s Twelfth Annual Bowling Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Durant Bowling Center. Only a few lanes remain unsold for the event, and bowlers are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to avoid being left out. Jan 29, 2010 07:11 pm Jan 23, 2010 12:19 am Jan 22, 2010 11:49 pm Durant Main Street is offering a Chick Trip with the annual Spotlight on Special Occasions to be held on Saturday, February 6. Ladies are invited to take advantages of opportunities in Downtown Durant to eat, shop, and relax. Package deals are available and all trips will be customized at the direction of the participant. Jan 18, 2010 04:08 pm Models for the upcoming Spotlight on Special Occasions (Feb. 6) are as follows: Heather Childs (Durant) - Bliss Boutique Mykah Staples (Antlers) - Bliss Boutique Hannah Scott (Sherman) - J.J. Mundi Barbara Marlow (Durant) - Old Ice House Salon & Day Spa Kylie Sinor (Durant) - J.J. Mundi Brittany Hopkins (Silo) - Bliss Boutique Meagan Jumper (Ada) - Spring Hill Ranch & J.J. Mundi Montana Anderson (Ada) - J.J. Mundi Stormy Hise (Antlers) - Bliss Boutique Albanie Beck (Antlers) -... Jan 05, 2010 10:14 am Jan 03, 2010 11:59 pm Jan 02, 2010 02:11 am Dec 28, 2009 09:57 am Dec 17, 2009 08:24 pm On a clear December, people eager to hear their name called filled Market Square in Downtown Durant. Durant Main Street announced the winners of the Thirteenth Annual $1500 Shopping Spree. Nov 14, 2009 02:52 am Ice Rink Opens at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 and 20. Otherwise, hours are 1-10 except for Monday, Dec. 14-Friday, Dec. 18 (Open 4-10). *** Durant Main Street is pleased to bring back an outdoor ice skating rink to Downtown Durant this Christmas season. The organization is looking forward to providing entertainment for citizens and tourists of all ages. In the first year in operation, 5.779 skaters enjoyed the ice.
The dates of operation of this unique ice skating rink will be December 5 through January 5. The setup ncludes a portable 32’ x... Nov 14, 2009 01:57 am A “This Place Matters Tour” of Historic Structures and Adaptive Reuse Buildings is planned for Saturday, November 21, in Durant. The event is co-sponsored by Preservation Oklahoma and the Durant Main Street Program. Durant has many historic public and commercial downtown buildings, several of which date back to the turn of the century. Preservation Oklahoma is partnering with community organizations, local museums, and historical societies to promote awareness of these important structures and landscapes to local... Nov 14, 2009 01:52 am Nov 10, 2009 01:32 pm The Three Valley Museum will host “A Night at the Museum” on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. The free event will feature Will Rogers in “The Ropin’ Fool” as well as other short films. Oct 15, 2009 04:05 pm Shoppers can receive 10% off at participating businesses. Just present your receipt from another participating business on day of sale and receive discount at register. (Minimal exclusions may apply.) Participating Businesses: Roma Italian Restaurant Body Business Take 2 Boutique Spring Hill Ranch Curtis Jewelry Trade Winds Bliss Boutique Welborn Music HNT Quilt Shop American Sleep & Mattress Indian Terrritory Art Gallery A Perfect Place to Stay Also, visit... Oct 14, 2009 01:12 pm January 9, 2010, is the date for the opening of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) exhibit at the Three Valley Museum. Durant Main Street was notified on January 9, 2008, that the organization had been chosen by the Oklahoma Humanities Council to host Journey Stories as part of the Museum on Main Street Project.
Durant’s exhibit will run through February 19, 2010, and will serve as the kickoff for the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce’s centennial year. An organizational... Oct 12, 2009 08:45 pm
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