Cover Teaser: The REST of OKC!
Welcome to Oklahoma Gazette’s annual Rest of OKC issue, where we take a lighthearted look at the best other things in Oklahoma City! You’ll find a list of all of this year’s Best of OKC winners plus fun and games celebrating the weird and wonderful things about our great city. Plus! Word libs! Adult coloring…
The metro’s original, longest-running and only all-local reader’s poll wraps another successful year!
The metro’s original, longest-running and only all-local reader’s poll wraps another successful year!
Debaroti Ghosh brings traditional mehndi henna art to Oklahoma
Ghosh can be seen practicing her art in September at Old Paris Flea Market.
A hip-hop icon is included in a team of enthusiasts dedicated to preserving The Outsiders house
Danny Boy of House of Pain and La Coka Nostra took interest in the house featured in the 1980s Francis Ford Coppola film.
Motorcycle group holds event to raise money for special needs camp scholarships
Camp ClapHans is named for Sammy Jack Claphan, a former OU and NFL offensive lineman and special education teacher.
Allied Arts hits record number of donors
Oklahoma arts programs like Allied Arts are suffering financially due to the budget shortfall and lower donations.
Local marathon runner hits 50 states
Nels Bentson has run on all seven continents and in 49 states and will complete his US tour in New Hampshire in September.
Gazedibles: Carb countdown
Everyone loves carbs, and the OKC metro is full of them.
Tallows, Sports, Husbands and more headline Summer Daze at Opolis
Deerpeople and PVLMS headline an 8 p.m. pre-party Friday at Opolis.
Northeast Task Force looks at new ways to improve performance in Oklahoma City Public Schools
The task force concept was first introduced at a district board meeting in July.
Oklahoma Women’s Coalition tries to make an impact through state legislation
OKWC worked with lawmakers to help pass eight bills during the most recent legislative session.
ESPY finalist and UCO resident athlete Heather Erickson attempts to take home Paralympic gold in sitting volleyball
An amputation at age 8 allowed Erickson to pursue her sports dreams.
Beer and hot dog enthusiasts have choices when marrying the two
Lighter ales tend to pair well with afternoon grilling.
Given that she put her name on it, Stevie’s Favorite Spinach Omelet ($7.49) seemed like it was worth a shot. What an understatement.
Given that she put her name on it, Stevie’s Favorite Spinach Omelet ($7.49) seemed like it was worth a shot. What an understatement.
A new convention brings more geek culture to OKC
Geekinomicon OKC is Sept. 2-4 at Cox Convention Center.
Chicken-Fried News: Public demon-stration
City officials are looking into advertising and promotion policies after backlash to a satanic ritual performed by renters at Civic Center Music Hall.
Chicken-Fried News: Strait Wrap
The Oklahoma County Jail has a new restraining device that leaves unruly inmates all wrapped up.
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park brings French farce to OKC
The Liar runs Aug. 25-27 and Sept. 1-3 at Oklahoma Shakespeare on Paseo.
Food Briefs: ARTonTAP, Dérailleur, Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour and more
ARTonTAP prepares for its 13th year, Dérailleur celebrates its grand opening and the Midwest City Sam’s Club hosts a team barbecue showdown.
Backwoods Music Fest brings music, art and outdoor living to Stroud
This is the music festival’s second year at Tatanka Ranch after seven previous years at Keystone Lake near Prue.
Local breweries scramble as ABLE Commission interprets SB 424’s impact on taprooms
Though the taprooms at COOP and Anthem will remain open and serving low-point beers, the sudden shift in interpretation has squelched plans for celebrations.
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“We continue to perpetuate this idea that we’re outnumbered,” Owens said. “We keep saying, ‘My vote doesn’t matter.’ It’s just that the red [Republican] people are louder.”
“We continue to perpetuate this idea that we’re outnumbered,” Owens said. “We keep saying, ‘My vote doesn’t matter.’ It’s just that the red [Republican] people are louder.”
None of the breathless predictions have come to pass; they haven’t even come close. The data they use is based on faulty models, fiction and abysmally poor collection techniques.
None of the breathless predictions have come to pass; they haven’t even come close. The data they use is based on faulty models, fiction and abysmally poor collection techniques.
Chicken-Fried News: Rooster row
Police recently uncovered a cockfighting ring and its owner in Trosper Park.
Chicken-Fried News: Water settlement
Native American nations and officials from the state and Oklahoma City finally reached a water agreement over Sardis Lake.
Chicken-Fried News: Shocking honor
A retired agriculture teacher shocked attendees at a meeting when he made racist and homophobic comments and presented an African-American man with KKK symbols.
Minority voters have significant impact on upcoming elections
Candidates in upcoming local elections encourage everyone to vote and listen to constituents’ concerns.
Voters consider education tax and review lottery promises
State Question 779 would bolster education funding with a 1 percent rise in sales and use tax.
