Cover Teaser: The back to school issue!
As kids and adults prepare to head back to school, Oklahoma Gazette rounds up stories of related interest, from new Oklahoma City Public Schools leadership to students confronting cuts to their favorite programs as well as stories on community programs, quirky book releases and more. To read the full story, pick up your copy at…
Lone Survivor fundraiser helps combat veteran PTSD and trauma
The gala is set for Aug. 13 at OKC Farmers Public Market.
Soulful songstress Cooki Turner expresses both sides of her artistry on her new album
Turner’s Moment 2 Moment, Vol. 2 release party is set for Aug. 26 ay Bistro 46.
Wye Oak returns to Norman in support of new album Tween
Their new compilation is mostly comprised of material originally recorded between 2011 and 2014.
Writer Valerie J. Lewis Coleman will speak at this year’s National Multicultural Writer’s Association event.
Writer Valerie J. Lewis Coleman will speak at this year’s National Multicultural Writer’s Association event.
“It’s kind of this generation’s Sweeney Todd in a weird kind of way.”
“It’s kind of this generation’s Sweeney Todd in a weird kind of way.”
It’s extremely rare but usually fatal as the infection rapidly develops into a form of bacterial meningitis, primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).
It’s extremely rare but usually fatal as the infection rapidly develops into a form of bacterial meningitis, primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).
“We’re working on our butterbeer recipe, and since our shop used to be a house with a backyard, we’re working on hosting some Quidditch there.”
“We’re working on our butterbeer recipe, and since our shop used to be a house with a backyard, we’re working on hosting some Quidditch there.”
Gazedibles: Chill out
Summer in Oklahoma is a hot mess, but restaurants in the metro have what you need to cool down.
UCO’s Interfaith Fair exposes students to new ideas
UCO’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion aims to introduce students to other religions and connect them to their peers with its Interfaith Fair.
OKCMOA celebrates the Coen Brothers’ film noir legacy
The museum screens Blood Simple., The Big Lebowski and Fargo.
Lyric Theatre expands Fiddler on the Roof to new audiences
Lyric Theatre’s production will include two deaf actors and American Sign Language interpreters.
Blake Lusk’s experimental To Be Human is one of Oklahoma’s most compelling releases of 2016
To Be Human won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, and that is a shame.
Ghostbusters reboot is transparently funny
Kate McKinnon and Chris Hemsworth offer the wildest performances in the worthy addition to the series.
Exhibit C drum show and other exhibitions highlight Native art
Seven Native artists are included in the hand-drum exhibition.
Myriad Gardens’ new health and wellness initiative offers myriad reasons to get outside and eat well
Fleener said she appreciates the general cultural shift away from dieting and “getting fit” toward “being well.”
Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show returns to Oklahoma City after 15 years
The course is conducted in three gaits: walk, canter and hand-gallop, which is faster than a canter.
Oklahoma City delights restaurant patrons with special dinners
Oklahoma City is crazy about one-of-a-kind meals, and local chefs and restaurants are happy to provide them.
Commentary: KD Syndrome — Can we get over it?
OKC isn’t suffering because Kevin Durant left; it’s suffering from diversionary amusement syndrome.
Police and local organization foster relationships with area youth
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Police Department work to build relationships with children in the community.
Chicken-Fried News: Professional critics
Angry, heartbroken KD fans left their feelings all over the reviews on KD’s Southern Cuisine’s Yelp page.
The Meat Market Refectory heaps its food with attention and care
The Meat Market Refectory offers prime cuts and overly excellent service.
Chicken-Fried News: Safety shooting
OKC’s Fraternal Order of Police want officers to be allowed to carry their own rifles and ammunition while on duty.
Slide the City helps people coast through the summer heat
Oklahoma City is one of 100 cities included in this year’s Slide the City rotation.
Savages & Princesses art show confronts long-standing stereotypes with art and humor
The show at Tulsa’s 108 Contemporary is curated by Swedish-Cherokee artist America Meredith.
Reggaefest establishes itself as a summertime Bricktown tradition
Oklahoma City reggae-rock band The Suspects is the first Oklahoma band to play the festival.
Cover Story: Our next steps in the march toward civil rights
Just as powerful reporting, photos and video did in the ’60s, today’s national media coverage mixed with social media engagement have again thrust the conversation of police brutality, racial discrimination and civil rights into the public consciousness.
Chicken-Fried News: Journalism violation?
The Oklahoman might have crossed an ethics line when it published a feature story on a Georgia resort recently.
Bourbon, Barbeque & Blues raises money for arts program
Local organizers raise money for Classen School of Advanced Studies with a barbecue.
Food Briefs: Herman Marshall, Wine Spectator Magazine, Wine for the People, Slaughter’s Hall and National Tequila Day
Herman Marshall moves into Oklahoma, Wine Spectator Magazine names winners, Wine for the People plan Olympic-themed event, B.J. Wexler gets a Slaughter’s Hall sandwich and Topgolf celebrates National Tequila Day.
Chicken-Fried News: Galavanting Gary
Oklahoma actor Gary Busey spent last Friday delivering ice cream in Oklahoma City for Uber.
Letters to the Editor: July 20, 2016
Open letter To Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: America is a democracy, not a theocracy. We have separation of church and state, which means freedom of religion, freedom from religion, no state-endorsed religion and no religious test. However, bigoted, “Christian” Republicans like you do not understand this and instead either seek to legislate your religion…
Chicken-Fried News: Healin’ hurt
Gov. Mary Fallin denied that she was being considered for the position of Trump’s No. 2 and said she believes he’s trying to be heal racial barriers.
Nobody knows more about the Rio Olympics than you. Prove it with our party trivia quiz!
Every good Olympics carries with it a whiff of scandal. (Some admittedly stronger than others.) It also brings with it a roster of exceptionally talented and trained athletes from countries and states around the globe.
