By the time the lights come up at the end of a Speakeasy Dance Party, the floor is slick, the crowd is hoarse, and no one seems remotely concerned with how they look—or how they will look on social media. Ten years later, the formula is still working. This January marks the 10th anniversary of […]
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An Evening of Oklahoma Women in Rock
On Jan. 16, Tulsa-based rock band Labadie House put on their second “Girls Gone Rad” show in Oklahoma City. When the doors to Resonant Head opened, the mid-century, Wes Anderson–esque venue began to fill up with patrons of all ages clad in dyed hair, thick eyeliner, and platform shoes. The look of the crowd made […]
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RIP: The Flaming Lips (As We Knew Them)
Republished from The Lost Ogle The Flaming Lips – at least how we all knew them – are officially dead. In case you missed it over the holidays, Steven Drozd – the instrumentalist, musician and vocalist who has been the better half of The Flaming Lips since the 1990s – accidentally leaked on social media […]
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OG January Picks
Here’s a sampling of our OG Picks for January—but there’s plenty more where that came from. Visit our online calendar to explore all your options. It’s easy to search and navigate, making it simple to find something that fits your vibe. January isn’t a sleepy winter month. There’s no shortage of things to do with […]
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Step Inside Oklahoma City’s Living Room
Towards the back of Oklahoma City’s only vinyl bar sits a large window overlooking the lit up buildings adorning the city’s December skyline. It is a breathtaking view, not because it’s particularly grand or even rare for buildings lining Automobile Alley, but because of its striking intimacy. It’s the perfect view for a space designed […]
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The Story Behind Gayla Peevey
For 72 years, children and adults alike have sung along to the holiday classic, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” It’s one of those songs that nearly everyone knows the words to. What you might not know, though, is that it was first sung and recorded by a young girl from South Oklahoma City named […]
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Live Masterpiece
At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, Tulsa’s historic Cain’s Ballroom was nearly full. Fans in their teens and twenties wearing eyeliner and camo pants packed tightly together between portraits of famous country musicians. Words inscribed above the stage reminded everyone that they were standing in the “Home of Bob Wills.” The crowd began to […]
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Fireside Seats
While Edmond Memorial played rival Edmond North on Nov. 14, one couple—just across the street from the riotous postseason game—set up string lights, built a fire, and prepared a woodland stage in their backyard. Jessica and Caleb had dreamed of hosting house shows in the hollow carved from the brush behind their home since the […]
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Country’s Trailblazer
This November marks the 70th anniversary of Jean Shepard’s induction into the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Shepard was the eighth woman to be given membership as a solo artist. To commemorate the historic milestone, a documentary detailing her life came out on November 21 on SHINE Oklahoma Music’s YouTube called “Jean Shepard: Trailblazer.” Shepard, a […]
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Uptown Outside
If you’re driving down NW 23rd Street on Oct. 18, you might have to take a detour to avoid a bunch of free fun, but you could just park and join the party. Returning for its fourth year, Uptown Outside is a free street festival featuring skating, local food and art, and best of all, […]