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Could it be ... Satan?

We’ve heard a few rumors about a band of Satanists renting out the Civic Center for a rousing party complete with a side of exorcism. Nobody else is really talking about it.
9/08/2010 | Comments (0)

PR BS

Lots of press releases related to the Sooner State cross our desk. This week, these titles least screamed “Stop the presses!”
9/08/2010 | Comments (0)

CFN Tweet of the Week

“Now that @okgazette is following me, I’ll watch my tweets. Don’t want to end up in Chicken Fried News.”
9/08/2010 | Comments (0)

In your Face

You talk, we listen! Here’s what readers said on some of last week’s Oklahoma Gazette stories, via unedited comments left on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/okgazette.
9/08/2010 | Comments (0)

Them bones

A federal judge, according to The Associated Press, recently threw out a lawsuit last month filed by Geronimo’s descendents.
9/08/2010 | Comments (0)

CFN Tweet of the Week

“Well, last minute packing this morning! I’ve had so mich fun in OKC and wld come back in a second 2 film again! But now its time 2 move on.”
9/01/2010 | Comments (0)

Most Viewed News


This boulevard is on a diet

Conceptual drawings show six lanes, but Mayor Mick Cornett says he’s committed to narrowing the new boulevard to make it more ‘pedestrian-friendly.’
9/01/2010 | Comments (0)

Edmond family to be featured on TV’s ‘Hoarders’

An Edmond family will be featured on the third-season premiere of A&E’s “Hoarders” on Monday.
9/03/2010 | Comments (0)

Light rail proponents met recently with Texas rail reps to talk about commuter rail’s next step in Oklahoma

Commuter and light rail proponents in Oklahoma City are urging citizens and stakeholders to not fear the price tag as discussion continues on commuter rail possibilities.
9/01/2010 | Comments (0)

The MAPS 3 trails addition doesn’t quite add up

Still, the trails advisory committee chair is brimming with enthusiasm.
9/01/2010 | Comments (0)

Sportscaster Bob Barry Sr. to retire from OU play-by-play after 50 years

The 79-year-old Barry plans to retire after these current football and men’s basketball seasons.
8/31/2010 | Comments (0)

Thunder seeking new naming rights partner for arena

The Thunder officially has terminated the existing naming rights agreement with the Oklahoma Ford Dealers, as a new agreement could not be reached.
8/27/2010 | Comments (0)


Hey! DoThis!


Joe Brooks

JoeThis

As a teen, Joe Brooks turned away record deals to concentrate on his music and the road ahead. After releasing several albums on his own and racking up millions of plays on MySpace, the British singer/songwriter finally has released his major-label debut, “Constellation Me.” Brooks performs with Jason Reeves 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 524-0738 or visit www.bluedoorokc.com. Tuesday


Bohr and Heisenberg

StageThis

Famed physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg met in 1941, but a mysterious encounter forever changed the pair’s friendship. The University of Oklahoma revisits the event with a staging of “Copenhagen,” Michael Frayn’s Tonywinning play. Catch it 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday in the Fine Arts Center’s Weitzenhoffer Theatre, 563 Elm in Norman. Tickets are $10. Call 325-4101. Thursday–Sunday


A sculpture

ArtThis

Tired of traffic jams that leave you staring at stationary cars? Skip the stop-and-go and check out local artist Jonathan Hils and his show “Intersection” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch. The show features large-scale, welded, steel and aluminum automobile sculptures. Opening Thursday, it will remain on display through Jan. 2, 2011. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, and children ages 6-18. Call 236-3100 or visit www.okcmoa.com. Thursday, ongoing


Suzanna Choffel

HearThis

Austin jazz-popper Suzanna Choffel taking a break from her Texas tour to stop by Norman’s Brewhouse, 110 W. Main. A festival favorite often compared to Feist and KT Tunstall, Choffel and her band took home the Best Indie Band prize at last year’s Austin Music Awards. The show is 9 p.m. Friday. Admission is $5. Call 321-2739 or visit www. brewhousemusic.com. Friday


East of 42nd Street by Brett Weston

PictureThis

Works by four acclaimed photographers are on display all month at JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker. Brett Weston, Rachel Papo, Lori Nix and Marc Yankus are all featured in the gallery’s “Photofest,” which is focused on “The Power of Place,” a subject explored and documented by the four shutterbugs. Call 528-6336 or visit www.jrbartgallery.com. Daily, ongoing


Ralph Nader

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Author, activist and perennial presidential hopeful Ralph Nader is in Oklahoma, the only state that’s never had him on the ballot. He’ll give a free speech on ballot access reform 7 p.m. today in the Grand Ballroom of the Oklahoma City Marriott, 3233 N.W. Expressway. Wednesday


Cowboy hat

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Round up the kids and blaze a trail to the 34th annual Mustang Western Days. With prizes for the bestdressed cowboy or cowgirl, an open car show, pet show, cook-offs and and a rodeo, there is something for the whole posse to enjoy. The festivities are Friday and Saturday. Pre-sale tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children. Regular admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children. Call 376-2758 or visit www.mustangchamber.com. Friday–Saturday