Cover Teaser: The pot issue
This week celebrates April 20 (420). In pot parlance, that means it’s time to smoke. As Oklahoma’s debate for or against the legalization of medical or recreational cannabis rages, Oklahoma Gazette collaborated with University of Oklahoma journalists and the school’s campus newspaper, The Oklahoma Daily, to report on related issues. See our joint coverage in…
Flatfoot 56 brings Celtic punk to Yukon’s Iron Thistle Scottish Festival
Flatfoot 56 frontman Tobin Bawinkel balances substitute teaching with the jovial music of his bagpipe-assisted hardcore punk band.
Tour offers unique look at Oklahoma City architecture
Tickets to AIA Central Oklahoma’s architecture tour are $15 each in advance or $20 the day of the tour.
My Morning Jacket readies first show in Oklahoma City
My Morning Jacket bassist Tom Blankenship has seen changes in travel arrangements and music in the band’s 17 years.
Waiver could expand coverage and stop budget damage of Oklahoma health care
“We decided we can no longer continue down this road until we get to the point where the whole system just breaks,” Gomez said.
Cover Story: Making America hate again? Hate and extremist group activity on the rise
For many people, including the 1 in 4 Oklahomans each year who marry a member of a different race, “separatist” versus “supremacist” is a distinction without a difference. Intolerance, discrimination and segregation are simply different shades of the same things: extremism and hate. Despite its avowed passivity and public disavowal of hate as a community…
Outdoor initiative comes to Oklahoma City
A national initiative aims to get people active and renew their interest in public parks and outdoor activities.
Gazedibles: Photo bombastic
If you’re looking for some photo-worthy food, your wait is over.
OCU hosts summit discussing protection from cyber attacks
OCU’s School of Law is hosts its second national summit on national security law.
Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage is an interstellar journey through the franchise’s musical legacy
A traveling orchestra will explore themes from 50 years of the Star Trek universe.
November ballot measure sparks animal welfare, water safety questions from opponents
Despite raging debate from state officials, the outcome of State Question 777 rests in the hands of voters.
Rayo OKC revels in surge of local soccer interest
Rayo OKC’s April 2 opener was the first professional sports event in the history of Yukon.
The best thing on the menu at Upper Crust isn’t necessarily pizza
Bricked Chicken steals the show at Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza.
Chicken-Fried News: Easter mouse
A metro couple found a disgusting surprise in a can while they were preparing Easter dinner.
New restaurant specializes in craft tacos
Cultivar Mexican Kitchen serves up craft tacos in Automobile Alley and aims for comfort.
Chicken-Fried News: Love lost
Reggie Jackson’s former teammates were definitely not impressed by his over-the-top antics at a recent game.
Food Briefs: Jimmy’s Egg, Vast wine dinner and more
The $95 seat dinner includes a five-course meal and a selection of wines from four French winemakers.
Melissa McCarthy stumbles like a Boss in new film
McCarthy resorts to demeaning sight gags and furious mugging to keep The Boss moving through its standard “build trust-break trust-restore trust” plot structure.
CityRep gives Pulitzer-winning dramatic play ‘night, Mother its Oklahoma premiere
Suicide is a leading cause of death in Oklahoma, according to Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) statistics.
KIPP presents charter expansion plan
KIPP hopes to establish a world-class elementary school in northeast Oklahoma City.
Amy Schumer makes stop at Chesapeake Energy Arena
Amy Schumer, known for her work in television and movies as well as her sometimes uncomfortable brand of satire, makes a tour stop in OKC.
Norman Music Festival goes on a Power Trip
“We just drove 90 miles an hour and got to Tulsa in like two hours or something like that,” he said.
Striving over and over for something seemingly meaningless might appear to be a waste of time, but then again, isn’t everything?
Striving over and over for something seemingly meaningless might appear to be a waste of time, but then again, isn’t everything?
“I’ve sold Scorpions albums to 10-year-olds and Glenn Campbell albums to high-schoolers.”
“I’ve sold Scorpions albums to 10-year-olds and Glenn Campbell albums to high-schoolers.”
“My husband doesn’t understand the relationship,” she said. “But she’s free. She can come and go as she likes. I respect her.”
“My husband doesn’t understand the relationship,” she said. “But she’s free. She can come and go as she likes. I respect her.”
OKC arts fest is a feast for the eyes and the belly
“The first year, we had volunteers making sandwiches for people,” she said. “Now we have 30 food vendors.”
Oklahoma City artist Joe Slack designed and created this year’s Woody Award trophies.
Oklahoma City artist Joe Slack designed and created this year’s Woody Award trophies.
Chicken-Fried News: Water war?
Atheists and Christians in Broken Arrow are in the middle of a disagreement about what can and cannot be painted on a water tower.
Unless you can find a way to make the country and the world less diverse, you’re going to have to learn to treat people unlike yourselves with respect.
Unless you can find a way to make the country and the world less diverse, you’re going to have to learn to treat people unlike yourselves with respect.
Chicken-Fried News: Fly-by romance
A local man known for gathering photo evidence of prostitution used a drone to film an encounter in a pickup.
Chicken-Fried News: Investment time!
The state budget crisis and its effect on the state of education in Oklahoma could benefit from Boren’s investment idea.
Festival of the Arts celebrates 50th anniversary Tuesday through April 24 at Bicentennial Park
“The park is more people-friendly than ever,” said Christina Foss, Arts Council of OKC director of communications.
