Celebrating Oklahoma’s Fourth Legal 420.
From one of the most punishing states to the most liberal when it comes to cannabis possession and sales, Oklahoma is celebrating its fourth legal 420.
Cover Stories
To say Abby Broyles goes hard is a bit of an understatement.
To say Abby Broyles goes hard is a bit of an understatement. In full disclosure, she’s been a colleague and/or friend to many here at Oklahoma Gazette past and present. And her intoxicated antics at a sleepover with pre-teen girls have been repeated over and over again, from local news sites to the New York…
Industry shifts
This year’s legislative session saw the introduction of nearly 90 bills related to Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry. One bill has already been signed into law with many more potentially landing on the governor’s desk by the time they adjourn. The growth of Oklahoma’s cannabis industry has largely been supported by loose regulation and easily obtained…
Masters of craft
These four cannabis cultivators have distinguished themselves over the past four years as experts in their field. We present to you Oklahoma Gazette’s first annual Grower’s Guild inductees. ALTVM “Higher than high and deeper than deep” is the slogan of ALTVM, who are the cultivating powerhouse behind both ElectraLeaf and Oklahoma’s Cookies arm. An eight-time…
Canna canoe
If this is the first time you’re seeing the phrase “seafood canoe,” you’re not alone. The chefs at Guyutes — Jarrod Friedel and Matt Pryor — married fresh fruit, fresh fish and infused coconut milk rice to bring you a tasty meal as temperatures threaten to crest the 90-degree mark. “This is something I saw…
Griiin revolution
Known for raucous DJ sets as well as being the drummers for psych-rock legends The Flaming Lips, Brothers Griiin are bringing a new dimension to their sound with their first full-length record. The digital version of Joy City will be released May 2 with vinyl and cassette copies available May 13. Three singles from the…
Citizen Spotlight: Mary & Lenny Kaplan of Ice Angels
At 79 years young, Mary Kaplan and her husband Lenny, 76, have made public service their life’s work, and every week for the last 12 years, the couple has dedicated their time to making sure that homeless individuals have a warm meal, clean clothes and a kind word. The Kaplans, who recently renewed their vows…
Course of art
John Newsom may have spent the past three decades in the concrete jungle of New York City but his work is still very much informed by his formative years spent in the wild landscapes of the plains states. Nature’s Course is on exhibition through Aug. 15 at Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St. Born in…
Soundcheck: When the Clock Strikes – I Hope that You Feel Loved
“I’m not counting on closure,” frontman Daniel Basden sings in the opening seconds of I Hope that You Feel Loved, the new EP from Tulsa pop-punk outfit When the Clock Strikes. In context, the line refers to the aftermath of at least one broken-off relationship, but on a broader scale, it represents a prominent theme…
Cannabis compass
Here are three cannabis-friendly events in the Oklahoma City area during this year’s 4/20 weekend. Record Store Day & Mosaic’s First Birthday Returning to its original April slot, Mosaic will be hosting its birthday event behind the dispensary to coincide with the sale on April 23. Live music starts at 10:30 a.m. with Charlie Memphis…
Naming their offshoot restaurant chain after what could easily be construed as a euphemism for a fart isn’t the biggest problem that a popular barbecue joint is facing after the contract got the attention of lawmakers.
Naming their offshoot restaurant chain after what could easily be construed as a euphemism for a fart isn’t the biggest problem that a popular barbecue joint is facing after the contract got the attention of lawmakers. Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen might not be getting as sweet of a deal as originally thought after the Oklahoma…
Gazedibles: Meals for the munchies
Even if you don’t partake in the consumption of medical cannabis, it doesn’t mean you’re immune to the “munchies,” defined loosely as cravings for anything and well, everything. Instead of throwing everything that sounds good onto a plate, here are seven spots with unique dishes to satisfy those haze-fueled cravings. Guyutes 405-702-6960 730 NW 23rd…
