Stolen land. Seized oil. An inexplicable death. And a boy who may have never existed. These are just a few of the mysteries at the heart of Russell Cobb’s newest nonfiction book, Ghosts of Crook County. No stranger to the state’s past and a fourth-generation Oklahoman himself, Cobb also wrote The Great Oklahoma Swindle: Race, Religion, […]
Daniel Bokemper
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Un-PTSDeniable
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 Tower Theatre 425 NW 23rd St. towertheatreokc.com $50-$80 Maybe now more than ever, we all need to laugh. Kathy Griffin, the Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian, knows this truth all too well. After seven years, she’s back to remind us how vital humor […]
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Progressive legacy
No two art museums are the same. But despite showcasing countless collections around the world, they tend to share at least one thing in common: They all feature completed art. One of Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s latest exhibits, Picasso and the Progressive Proof, goes against that grain. Curated by Richard P. Townsend, the exhibit […]
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Back-to-Burlesque
If you wander into the Bunker Club or R&J’s late one night, you might catch Merry McGinnis Monaco spraying herself with an underwear-mounted oil derrick to the tune of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma.” For the last decade and a half, Merry and her burlesque troupe, the Dust Bowl Dolls, have been a staple of OKC […]
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Election Recap
Not even a pandemic and thousands of statewide power outages can keep Oklahomans from voting. In fact, this year marked the highest voter participation nationwide despite the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19. Regardless of any baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, the election is over. This is especially true locally, where the sputtering blue geyser […]
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Voter’s Guide
In 2020, voting isn’t crystal clear. Few elections transpire without turmoil. The 2000 presidential election, for example, saw one of the most overt signs of doubt surrounding the country’s process as Al Gore secured the popular vote, but ultimately conceded to President George W. Bush after a recount was forced in Florida. Further doubt was […]
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Fall Guide: The Urban Outdoors
Thirsty Thursdays and Aloha Fridays at Surf OKC 4 p.m. – Sunset. Thursday & Friday Sept 3 – Sept 25 RIVERSPORT 800 Riversport Dr. www.riversportokc.org/boathouse-district/adventures/surfokc/ 405-552-4040 | $19.99+ (Daily) Just because you’re landlocked doesn’t mean you can’t catch some waves. This month, RIVERSPORT launches Surf OKC, an extreme experience suitable for all skill levels. The […]
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Fall Guide: Hey, Let’s go ride!
There are few ways to get closer to a city than with a bike ride. For over four years, Ride OKC has illuminated a different, deeper side of the metro through their tours. Focusing on history, architecture, and local businesses, Ride OKC is committed to providing a communal experience rather than the rigid, congested tours […]
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Classen facelift
Three of Classen Boulevard’s most historic clubs are getting a makeover. The pandemic has forced all of Oklahoma City’s restaurants and bars to evaluate how they will operate moving forward. Frequently, emergency accommodations allow establishments to be open in limited capacities, but most of these practices are expected to be temporary. HiLo Club, Edna’s and […]
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Cover: Challenging education
Throughout this month, educators across the state will face the most challenging school year to date. Adaptation is inevitable in teaching. New testing standards, breakthroughs in curriculum, and gross underfunding have all spurred changes in education. Still, no single event has uprooted the fundamental environment of instruction like the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, Oklahoma State […]