Cover Teaser: Oklahoma Gazette highlights eight local visual artists of the moment
P.22 OKC’s art community is eclectic and expansive. Here are eight visual artists you should know right now. By Ben Luschen. Cover image by Marcus Muse.
Cover Story: Red Dog documentary chronicles a childhood spent in one of OKC’s longest-running strip clubs
“I remember the game machines. We would go in there at night,” Luke Dick said. “Being able to play all the video games for free was a serious draw for a toddler.”
“You can’t soak up love making television, but when you walk into that theater, you’re getting that investment,” he said.
“You can’t soak up love making television, but when you walk into that theater, you’re getting that investment,” he said.
Some Oklahoma lawmakers and business leaders are calling for increased gross production taxes
Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance wants to return the gross production tax to 7 percent.
Listen to Your Mother Oklahoma City enters its final year
The storytelling event features 13 performers in this year’s cast.
The Nowhere Affiliated record distribution service brings rare electronic records into Oklahoma City
The Nowhere Affiliated collection is housed in Warehouse B, near OKC Farmers Public Market.
Comic Jimmy Pardo brings his crowd-working stand-up set into Oklahoma City
Pardo is known for his long-running Never Not Funny podcast and a stint opening for Conan O’Brien’s nightly talk show.
Bob Childers’ Gypsy Cafe event raises money for Red Dirt Relief Fund
The event features more than 70 artists and is spread across three Stillwater venues.
Downtown’s Short Order Poems public art project reveals itself beneath pedestrians’ feet
Short Order Poems takes an unconventional route by placing poetry in unlikely places.
Austin singer-songwriter Israel Nash appears April 29 at Norman Music Festival
Before his music career took off, Nash earned a master’s degree in political science at the University of Missouri.
Oklahoma City man opens a restaurant and venue space in a place of familial significance
Parks Bar & Grill is located on the site of the former Ruby’s Bar & Grill, where owner Parks Prince Jr.’s parents had their first date in 1962.
Iron Thistle bring Scottish and Celtic culture to Yukon
The festival begins April 28 with a free fire ceremony.
Yokozuna is part of The McNellie’s Group of bars and restaurants.
Yokozuna is part of The McNellie’s Group of bars and restaurants.
Inclusion & Diversity Summit organizers work to bring change to Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti will be among the business leaders speaking at the event
One of the city’s favorite purveyors of fine smoked meats serves up barbecue for art lovers.
One of the city’s favorite purveyors of fine smoked meats serves up barbecue for art lovers.
Chicken-Fried News: Hot sauce
He alleges that workers at the restaurant, 10830 N. Rockwell Ave., intentionally made him sick, causing him to miss weeks of work.
Chicken-Fried News: The Gun State
In other words, Oklahomans as young as the age of 18 could apply for a handgun license, the Associated Press reported.
Oklahoma owned and operated Love’s travel and convenience company grows as its family does
Thirteen Loves Travel Stops & Country Stores now dot the greater Oklahoma City metro, including Guthrie, El Reno, Norman and Choctaw.
One-man band Scott H. Biram prepares for April 26 gig at VZD’s Restaurant & Bar
Biram’s newest album The Bad Testament was released in February.
Super! BitCon returns April 29-30 to Oklahoma City
The annual gaming convention is expected to draw in 4,500-5,000 games during its two-day run.
Artist Holly Wilson sculpts miniaturized masterpieces
The artist’s work is primarily driven by storytelling, and each work is highly specialized.
Outdoor extravaganza
“I try to make sure I get a good bite to eat,” she said. “I like jewelry a lot. If I see someone selling handmade jewelry, I’m definitely going to go there.”
Efforts are underway to help Oklahoma capitalize on solar potential
Oklahoma City was ranked at the city with the eighth moth solar potential in the country by Google’s Project Sunroof program.
Letters to the Editor: April 19, 2017
The elected officials have to intervene! Why has no one done this? Fear; fear of retribution — in the form of a tweet.
Food truck files
“They melt in your mouth,” Pelter said. “We say they’re life-changing doughnuts. I can’t even eat other doughnuts anymore.”
Chicken-Fried News: Closing argument
His final statement games were not only heroic; they were historic.
Chicken-Fried News: Invisible suspect
However, a standoff in northwest Oklahoma City on April 7 bucked common sense and just sort of fizzled out and ended with police leaving without nabbing their suspect.
Food briefs: Freebirds celebrates 4/20, Norman’s syrup. to open OKC venue, more
“The whole experience at syrup. is totally different,” he said. “I think every great restaurant needs three great things: service, product and atmosphere. We do it all very well.”
