Music
Gazette staff
Although Grupo Montéz de Durango forges a heavy-percussion sound influenced by traditional Mexican music, the multi-member act is based in Chicago.

CFN
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Former Oklahoma State University standout Dexter Manley couldn’t read. And college athletic conferences can’t count.

OKG7 things to do
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Although Earth Day officially has passed, that’s not stopping Oklahoma State University–Oklahoma City from going green with its fourth annual Earth Day Fair, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the 900 N. Portland campus. Outdoors at the Student Center, attendees can enjoy free food, music, prizes and more. Admission is free. Call 947-4421 or visit osuokc.edu.

Thursday

OKG7 things to do
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Not a blind date, we swear, although hors d’oeuvres and beverages are involved: Istvan Gallery, 1218 N. Western, would like to introduce you to five emerging artists with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. The art of Björn Bauer pictured, Scott Henderson, Ashley Smith, Tanner Frady and Tony Westlund will be debuted and on display through July 28. Admission is free. Call 831-2874 or visit istvangallery.com.

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