Cover Teaser: Don’t read these books! The storied history of Banned Books Week
“I think one of the quickest ways to get a book read is to ban it,” said Leanne Cheek, teen reading selector and coordinator for Pioneer Library System. Works by J.K. Rowling and John Green share a common burden with well-known titles like Harriet the Spy, The Catcher in the Rye, The Grapes of Wrath,…
Nghiem said he has already heard from about 15 artists interested in participating in the show that’s still a month away. He expects to have around 40 pieces in the exhibit.
Nghiem said he has already heard from about 15 artists interested in participating in the show that’s still a month away. He expects to have around 40 pieces in the exhibit.
Country traditionalist Lee Ann Womack is not defined by “I Hope You Dance” alone
Womack is playing a sold-out show with Chris Stapleton Oct. 1 at The Zoo Amphitheatre.
The Magnificent Seven is a fun, if limited, ride
Denzel Washington and a long list of other headliners star in the remake of a remake.
The Cattle Baron’s Ball is set to make its annual contribution to American Cancer Society
This year’s ball is Sept. 30 at The McGranahan Barn in Yukon.
5K event raises money for Roosevelt Middle School program
The Fiestas 5K course runs through Historic Capitol Hill.
There’s no way to get enough sleep with so many premium shows available for streaming and several Pokémon that remain to be caught, so it’s up to our longtime friend caffeine to help us shoulder the load.
There’s no way to get enough sleep with so many premium shows available for streaming and several Pokémon that remain to be caught, so it’s up to our longtime friend caffeine to help us shoulder the load.
Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble’s 2016-17 season is already underway. This year, the group aims beyond its traditional repertoire.
Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble’s 2016-17 season is already underway. This year, the group aims beyond its traditional repertoire.
Local nonprofit provides early childhood education to at-risk communities
“The teachers are more engaged with the children because of the lower numbers in the classroom,” said Means, who said her classrooms were once home to one childcare staff member who took care of 16 children.
The Of the Earth exhibit showcases Cherokee Nation’s relationship with the planet
“This was a place of reformation,” she explained. “Prisoners were taught trades and gardening so they could make a better life for themselves when they got out.”
SWOSU performing arts series offers varies entertainment options
Comedian Mike Birbiglia, magician Mike Super and Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue are among this years featured performers.
Pryor Rendering makes its premiere Sept. 30 at Civic Center Music Hall
The musical drama is based on a novel by Oklahoma author Gary Reed.
Drummer Riley Breckenridge and a reunited Thrice plays Diamond Ballroom Oct. 1
During Thrice’s hiatus, Breckenridge helped start the grindcore band Puig Destroyer.
Local R&B artist Gabrielle B. leans on family for success
The artist hopes to release a new single “Hold onto Me” in October.
Dig into the best tamales in Oklahoma City at Tamales El Patio
Man probably can and should live by tamales alone, but for a change of pace, try an elote ($2 for a small, $3 for a medium, $4 for a large).
“There’s going to be a lot of beer to drink,” he said.
“There’s going to be a lot of beer to drink,” he said.
We also selected this roundup of fun and unusual roadside attractions, eateries, venues, museums and more that will pique any day-tripper’s curiosity while learning more about our state history and the highway that connects America.
We also selected this roundup of fun and unusual roadside attractions, eateries, venues, museums and more that will pique any day-tripper’s curiosity while learning more about our state history and the highway that connects America.
Chicken-Fried News: Personal piggy bank?
The new rules beg us at Chicken-Fried News to ask: How did candidates and politicians think it was ethical to pay their bills and purchase tickets with campaign donations?
It wasn’t what the authorities saw, but what they didn’t see, that took them by surprise.
It wasn’t what the authorities saw, but what they didn’t see, that took them by surprise.
“It’s always my goal to change people’s ideas about what vegan food is,” he said. “It can be filling and satisfying.”
“It’s always my goal to change people’s ideas about what vegan food is,” he said. “It can be filling and satisfying.”
Oklahoma native Erin McCracken is set to debut her country music cabaret in her home state
McCracken is realizing her long-held theater dreams in New York City.
Heritage Hills Historic Homes Tour offers a chance to appreciate local architecture
Overholser Mansion serves as the hub of activity for the weekend tour.
The Color Run celebrates its fifth year with a special event
The Color Run Tropicolor World Tour 2016 comes to Oklahoma City Oct. 1.
Oklahoma City of Art planning short film festival, modernist art exhibit
The museum will also be debuting Sacred Words: The Saint John’s Bible and the Art of Illumination in October.
Myriad Botanical Gardens has many fun options for the first days of fall
Shakespeare in the Park, paddle boarding, yoga and other options are available for the public.
High-achieving undocumented immigrant students work hard with hopes of future citizenship
“I knew I could attend a university and be successful,” Rubio said. “The possibility is out there.”
Letters to the Editor: Sept. 21, 2016
DT behaves with no more caution, subtlety or reflection than a man getting ready to lead a bayonet charge after promising that the opponents will all stand still and be stabbed.
UCO stages forums in advance of Nov. 8 elections
An informed citizenry provides for a healthy democracy. But young people also generally fail to show up to vote.
Chicken-Fried News: Wage rage
Fast food cooks, you probably already know that you’re working away over that hot fryer for not a lot of dough. In fact, you’re doing it for the least amount of dough.
After getting plenty of hoots and hollers from the ladies in The Tonight Show crowd for pictures of his pre-game looks, Westbrook asked the host, “That’s pretty fresh, don’t you think?”
After getting plenty of hoots and hollers from the ladies in The Tonight Show crowd for pictures of his pre-game looks, Westbrook asked the host, “That’s pretty fresh, don’t you think?”
Chicken-Fried News: #yOUrimproved
“I care about you, and I want everything to be perfect for you,” OU president David Boren said in an announcement.
Food Briefs: Rococo annual clambake, Seafood Nutrition Partnership and more
Every day is a holiday for Rococo owner Bruce Rinehart, but Saturday is one of his favorites as the restaurant does another annual clambake.
OKC Broadway brings hit musical Newsies to Civic Center Music Hall
The famed movie version of the musical features a young Christian Bale.
