Mastodon adds metallic gleam to Diamond Ballroom on Wednesday
Mastodon talks to Oklahoma Gazette in advance of its Wednesday show in Oklahoma City.
Cover Story Teaser: Kyle Dillingham’s new album proves we’re all perfectly Broken
This isn’t punk rock — it’s far from it — but it might as well be. Local musician Kyle Dillingham finds our voices, our shared stories of defeat and hope, in a box filled with broken instruments and his new album, Broken Beyond Repair. P. 39. Be sure to pick up this week’s Oklahoma Gazette…
Queen of the Prairie Festival
Photos from the first Queen of the Prairie folk music festival in Guthrie.
Here’s the challenge: Stay fed in the metro from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. While the rest of the world sleeps, I eats.
Here’s the challenge: Stay fed in the metro from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. While the rest of the world sleeps, I eats.
Joe Long is one of Oklahoma’s last mimes
Joe Long has been performing as a mime in Oklahoma for years.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations planned for Plaza Mayor, Calle Dos Cinco
Contrary to popular belief, the annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo is not “Mexican Independence Day” (that is called Grito de Dolores and is held on Sept. 16) or a South of the border variation of St. Patrick’s Day. Cinco de Mayo instead celebrates the decisive moment in Mexican history when, at the Battle of…
Gymnast Shannon Miller releases new book
Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller’s new memoir, It’s Not About Perfect, chronicles her Olympic adventures and her battle with ovarian cancer.
Great Conversation goals announced at lawmaker breakfast
The seven goals set during the Great Conversation for Oklahoma City Public Schools were announced during a breakfast hosted by Superintends Rob Neu and Keith Ballard.
Generally, we think of eating as a pleasant experience, but there’s something to be said for discomfort, too — a bite of pepper that gets your nose running, a salsa that requires a glass of milk, hot wings that are … hot.
Generally, we think of eating as a pleasant experience, but there’s something to be said for discomfort, too — a bite of pepper that gets your nose running, a salsa that requires a glass of milk, hot wings that are … hot.
Nuggets Food News: Adios Pepe, El Reno Burger Day and more
Lovers of onions and beef will converge on downtown El Reno on Saturday to celebrate the convergence of onions and beef at the 27th annual El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival.
“This is the best pancake I’ve ever had,” she said. “Like, the best ever. How do they do this? Can you do this? Why can’t I make pancakes like this?”
“This is the best pancake I’ve ever had,” she said. “Like, the best ever. How do they do this? Can you do this? Why can’t I make pancakes like this?”
Pool closing leaves some with no options, petition to keep it open started online
The local swimming community searches for ways to keep the OCCC Aquatic Center open.
Chicken-Fried News: Face time
Sweet Brown is being immortalized again. This time, on a smart watch.
Chicken-Fried News: Duncan devil
A rural schoolteacher might be in hot water after distributing Bibles to her students, adding to the recent debate.
Chicken-Fried News: Pimp shelter
A local woman gave her tornado shelter a makeover and made a fun place to spend time.
Letters to the Editor: April 29, 2015
School funding Conservatives demand accountability when public tax money is distributed. Yet, the Education Savings Account or “scholarship” bill (Senate Bill 609) gives away taxpayer money with no reporting on effectiveness. All Oklahoma taxpayers should be concerned since SB 609 means more than parents getting back their own tax payments. It appears to disburse to…
School gives students a positive learning environment in face of negative circumstances
A school designed to serve homeless children offers top-notch education, a safe haven and positive steps forward.
Cory Baitz talks downtown architecture with Oklahoma Gazette
Architect Cory Baitz talks about development and downtown infrastructure with Oklahoma Gazette.
Commentary: Reformed offenders deserve a ‘fair chance’
For those of us working on the front lines of the criminal justice system, it’s encouraging to hear that the governor’s Justice Reform Steering Committee is once again giving the Justice Reinvestment Initiative the attention it deserves. Given our current budget woes, it remains vitally important for the fiscal health of our state that policies…
City council members reach out to Southside residents, talk of development, partnership
City leaders view a bridge of trust as key to the growth of the southside.
Marilyn Manson rocks Chevy Bricktown Events Center
Manson opened the show with a song of his most recent album, The Pale Emperor.
Ambitious festival launch brings together Americana-rock ’n’ roll hybrids in Guthrie
Shirley Clifford will never forget the unnamed older woman in the Buddha shirt who danced and watched bands play at a recent block party.
Helen Kelter Skelter offers trippy textures with new album
There is a moment when a band transitions from a group of guys from high school talking about a band to actually becoming a band.
New film inspired by childhood imagination
In his lifetime, Mickey Reece has worked on dozens of films. But if you ask him, he’ll say that he only counts about five of them as “true” movies, and that includes his latest, Me and Ichikawa. Inspired by his young son, Julien Cash Reece, he wanted to tell a story that his son could…
Program aids minority students
A local fraternity runs a program to help low-income and minority students learn responsibility and self-respect.
Chicken-Fried News: Another round
Religious groups are afraid of being seen in a bad light when it comes to the legality of same-sex marriage.
Artists, art collectors, visitors benefit from Oklahoma Artists Invitational
Art and science come together to celebrate the artistic works of Oklahomans and raise awareness and funds to battle strokes.
Chicken-Fried News: Economic powerhouse
There’s no doubting the Oklahoma City Thunder has had a good impact on the economy downtown.
News briefs: Suspension rates, downtown hike and more
Suspension rates Superintendent Robert Neu (pictured at right) called the district’s high suspension rate — especially among minority students — an unacceptable culture of sorting students that he plans to stop. During a press conference last week, Neu, who became superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools last year, discussed a recent internal discipline audit and…
Chicken-Fried News: Moving out
The governor has to vacate the Governor’s Mansion while renovations are being made.
