All for one, one for all
Grand Gentlemen are banding together to give the next generation an edge on the future.
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The Sharpest Image
If the clothes make the man, then Korey Eakers and his Grand Gentlemen are as sharp and cool as a blade. “I was 14 years old and the very first time I ever saw Barack Obama, he changed my life. I had never seen a black man who spoke like that and looked like that,…
Strain Review: Black Cherry Jelly
Strain name: Black Cherry Jelly Grown by: Zero Group Acquired from: Quail Greens Date acquired: Aug. 18 Physical traits: purple and light green Bouquet: sweet and earthy Review: When I walked into Quail Greens, I let the budtender, who also happens to curate their flower selection, make my choices for me. Of the four strains…
Strain Review: Cherbet
Strain name: Cherbet Grown by: Arbuckle Farms Acquired from: Tegridy Market Date acquired: Aug. 17 Physical traits: Purple and orange with hints of light green Bouquet: sweet and gassy Review: Arbuckle Farms has always been one of my favorite growers, but I hadn’t checked in since the final issue of Extract (thanks, COVID). Un- like…
Between the lines
John Darnielle will be taking the stage for the first time at the Tower Theatre this month. Darnielle, the singer, songwriter and core member of The Mountain Goats, will be playing a solo show Sept. 17. He will be supporting his most recent release, Dark in Here, his 20th studio record under the moniker. Described…
New Directions
2020 was a time of reset for the performing arts. The pandemic brought the entire industry to a standstill, and in the meantime, artists and technicians were forced to look inward. Many things need to change about the per- forming arts industry, and change happens first in our own communities. Artists need safe spaces to…
Food Fight
“Having food be accessible benefits all of us.” This statement, seemingly simple and inarguable, comes from Bridget Burns, co-founder of the group UNR, or Uprooted & Rising: Indian Territory, and one of the leaders of a band of local activists that set up and maintain a free, accessible pantry and refrigerator in Norman. Along with…
Barcade crawl
I have a confession to make. I didn’t go to arcades when I was a kid. Part of the reason why is that I’m a child of the 90s. I was born a whole decade after the arcade boom and bust, and by the time I was ten years old – at the turn of…
Read the comments
It’s not every day I get called a Nazi. On Thursday, Aug. 19, Tower Theatre and Ponyboy announced that we’re requiring proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test to attend our shows. This decision was not a move we wanted to make initially and something our team wrestled with for weeks. During our Don’t Call…
Gazedibles: Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!
Cheever’s Cafe 2409 N. Hudson Ave. cheeverscafe.com 405-525-7007 The first concept from Good Egg Dining Group, Cheever’s Cafe has been one of Oklahoma City’s most decorated restaurants since 2001. Known for the exceptional contemporary comfort food and its chicken fried steak, another crowd favorite has always been the chicken and waffles from the brunch menu.…
Citizen Spotlight: Leading with love
In each issue, we are highlighting a person in our community who stands out for their leadership, kindness, and good deeds. Know someone like that? Email bgreen@okgazette.com to share their story. Jessica Laster, Sandwiches With Love When Jessica Laster opens the door to her prep area and storage space in the basement of the The…
A little country, a little rock ‘n roll
Eastern Oklahoma is set to be a musical mecca throughout September for rock and country fans as they converge for the return of Rocklahoma over Labor Day weekend and for a new festival just a few weeks later. Running from Friday through Sunday, with a special pre-party on Thursday, Rocklahoma is returning for its 14th…
Labor Day in the Paseo
After a year’s break and a rescheduling from its regular Memorial Day weekend slot, the Paseo Arts Festival will happen Labor Day Weekend. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 4 and 5 with live music until 10 p.m. both days, and Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. All…
