Goodwill Central Oklahoma is gearing up for its annual fashion show fundraiser on Aug. 2. Make plans to shop, see the latest looks in sustainable fashion and learn more about Goodwill’s mission during “Work the Runway” at 6:30 p.
m. that night at The Criterion, 500 E Sheridan Ave., in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown.
This is always a fun event, and this year’s will feature immersive décor and art installations made from 90% upcycled materials by Oklahoma City artist Leslie Hensley; the organization’s Good Threads designer boutique; a silent auction; themed cocktails and more. Proceeds benefit Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s services to provide job training and education to central Oklahomans. Find tickets at worktherunway.
com . My friend Malena Putnam, who has Yay on Broadway, recently invited me to explore and smash things up at the Chaos Factory in Edmond, where we met for drinks in their bar and visited with Tiffany Donovan, who opened the business with her husband. Donovan gave us a tour of the Splatter Room, Rage Room and Smash Alley, areas that people can rent to toss paint around, smash objects or throw things as part of the fun.
It’s a fun place for parties, whether you’re looking for something different for a birthday party or wanting to help a friend going through a hard time release some pent-up frustration. Chaos Factory uses items that normally would have been discarded, cleans them up, and puts them into rooms for smashing. Donovan said the concept has .
