Reproductive wrongs
In a cultural moment when the societal rights of women to not be subjugated, objectified or otherwise exploited is on people’s minds, Oklahoma lawmakers are attempting to do just that, reducing pregnant women to the status of what state Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, called “hosts.” Senate Bill 195, sponsored by state Senate president pro tempore…
Church of yesterday
The 32-acre property owned by First Christian Church is under contract to a buyer who will only complete the purchase on the condition that it be demolished. Ward 2 councilman Ed Shadid heard from a member of the church’s board that the interested buyer was concerned about the recent publicity surrounding a possible demolition. First…
Capitol CAIR
The Oklahoma chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has seen its annual Muslim Day at the Capitol event grow exponentially since 2015. What started as a somewhat basic introduction to the Capitol has grown into a full-blown day of action and advocacy. Lani Habrock, CAIR government affairs director, said the group began the event…
Heavy water
Until it was released on streaming platforms Feb. 4, Colourmusic’s latest album Swimsuit offered fans an old-school music experience — they actually had to pay to hear it. Sold through the band’s website beginning in June, Swimsuit, unlike previous Colourmusic albums, was released independently without a record label. “We wanted to put it out where…
New life
On the wall of Todd Miller’s office at Grain & Grange is a hefty bundle of race bibs and medals from numerous marathons, duathlons and triathlons, including Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Miller is a fan of endurance, and it shows. He operates his furniture company, located at 1312 S. Agnew Ave., with the same spirit…
New beginnings
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) will take part in 2019 National Women Build Week, an annual event starting March 2 and coinciding with International Women’s Day. Women Build Week is an initiative of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, which was formed in 1991 in an effort to get women involved in serving local…
Bud burglaries
No business is immune to theft, and at least two metro medical marijuana dispensaries have been burglarized since opening. The most recent reported burglary occurred Jan. 26 at The Peak, 15 E. Fourth St., in Edmond. “Our manager got to the store and she told us that our doors were pried open, so I said…
Deli delight
ND Foods 2632 W. Britton Road 405-840-9364 What works:Its sandwiches and desserts are jaw-dropping. What needs work:Don’t expect classics to be reinvented. Tip:Check out the antique side of the store ND Foods operated at its 50th Street and Western Avenue location for 14 years before moving to its current location on Britton Road in The…
Voices heard
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office recently announced its intent to form a citizens advisory board (CAB). The board will advise the sheriff’s office with regard to “community-police relations and best practices,” according to a press release. Members of Voices Organized in Civic Engagement (VOICE), a coalition of churches, nonprofits and schools, came up with the idea…
Art speaks
Oklahoma Is Black Friday-May 19 Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Blvd. oklahomacontemporary.org 405-951-0000 Free To view Tatyana Fazlalizadeh’s art is to be confronted. Intense gazes stare out from her oil paintings or wheatpaste posters, asserting space not only on a canvas or wall, but within the world, proclaiming their existence despite the hostility…
Chicken-Fried News: U.S. exports
Announcing his campaign for president in 2015, Donald Trump declared, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. … They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” Accepting the dubious logic that countries are responsible for “sending” immigrants, this still begs the question of whom, exactly,…
Violent femmes
Daughters7 p.m. Sunday 89th Street — OKC 8911 N. Western Ave. 89thstreetokc.com 405-463-9203 $15-$17 For many fans and critics, Daughters’ latest album failed to live up to its name. Publications and websites including Rolling Stone, BrooklynVegan and A.V. Club named 2018’s You Won’t Get What You Want one of the year’s best releases. Good reviews…
Gazedibles: Breakout potential
We are highlighting the locally owned concepts that are in the process of expanding or have the potential to grow in Oklahoma City — and possibly beyond. These seven restaurants offer something unique. By Jacob Threadgill with Gazette / file and provided photos Shawarma & Co 14600 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite A shawarmaandcompany.com | 405-286-1646…
Muy frío
Snack Attack opened its doors last April to a new audience in Yukon, but it’s carrying on the tradition of made-from-scratch ice cream, fresh salads, nachos and tamales started at Refresquierias Las Delicias almost 10 years ago. Husband-and-wife co-owners Blanca and Adan Campos live in Yukon but have operated the south side Las Delicias, 1107…
Folk inspiration
Oklahoma State University’s McKnight Center for the Performing Arts is scheduled to open in Stillwater in October, but Oklahoma City music lovers can get a sneak preview eight months early. Presented as part of the center’s second annual Chamber Music Festival, Oklahoma City Soiree – Folk Influences is 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at CHK|Central Boathouse,…
Black Oklahoma
The history of black Oklahomans is tied to the Trail of Tears, as slaves came with their Native American masters to what became known as Oklahoma. Slavery continued until the Civil War era, but the oppression of black people continues far beyond that. Today, black Oklahomans still deal with racism and oppression stemming from those…
Chicken-Fried News: Stoops stands
We figure most University of Oklahoma fans are more than happy since Lincoln Riley took over for Bob Stoops. After all, Riley has successfully groomed consecutive Heisman Trophy winners and made Norman the place to be for highly sought-after graduate transfer Jalen Hurts. Riley has fulfilled mid-tenure Stoops’ legacy of appearing in (and losing) big…
Chicken-Fried News: Local noose
A Lawton news station is grappling with some controversy, and surprisingly enough, it has nothing to do with claims of “fake news.” KSWO 7 meteorologist Mandy Bailey was playing a brainteaser the station calls Mind Mixer, a game in which their talent draws a puzzle for people to solve. Bailey wrote the word “There” with…
Last dance
James, on his wedding day, wakes to a winged fairy kissing his forehead. He reaches for her, but she disappears up the chimney, leaving James to pine for a fantastic being he has no hope of holding onto. So begins August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, choreographed in 1836, which makes it one of the oldest ballets…
Fest contested
Organizers of a music festival, one that promised Snoop Dogg but never materialized, are being sued by a sponsor. In addition, a separate lawsuit against one of the same companies over a failed CBD deal was filed the same day. Both petitions were filed Thursday in Oklahoma County District Court and name Hi-Tunes Distribution, LLC…
Cover: Beyond authenticity
The history of the taco is complicated because people in what is now Mexico have eaten meals with tortillas since prior to when the Spanish arrived on the continent, but they were largely used as utensils, not a composed dish as we see today. The first evidence of the word “taco” appeared in 18th-century silver…
