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Cover: People count
When D’Metryus Lacopo, 24, got an apartment with his husband in December, it was a major triumph. Not only would they have a space to make their own, but also they were ending a struggle of sleeping on the streets, in parking garages and in their car. “As a married couple, it’s really hard to…
Wolf mentality
Wolf Parade 8 p.m. Feb. 5 Tower Theatre 425 NW 23rd St. towertheatreokc.com 405-708-6937 $22-$32 True to its name, Wolf Parade is not standing still. “If your job is to output art and creative content, and if you’re not constantly re-interrogating your process and what you want to say, unless you’re just working in a…
Panda-style
Since opening in 2016, Panda Grill has generated a huge following thanks to its commitment to providing fresh food in large portions. It’s all because its founder Ignacio “Nacho” Castro has particular tastes, and it has developed a completely unique burger in a crowded market. “I’m picky with my food,” Castro admits. “I know by…
Tay’s tale
On the final day of the challenge period for proposed State Question 807, a handwritten petition was filed with the court clerk for the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The challenge was authored by Paul Tay, who also is the author of proposed State Question 808. It was filed Jan. 17 and names Ryan Kiesel and Michelle…
Golden thread
Tiny Little Fables: The Enchanted Feb. 7-May 18 The Art Hall 519 NW 23rd St. arthallokc.com Free Helen Opper hadn’t seen anything like Nonney Oddlokken’s artwork. “I saw it very up close, in person in a gallery environment,” said Opper, curator of The Art Hall. “I was able to get so close to it. Its…
Animal companions
Common Bonds is made up of about 25 organizations with the shared goal of increasing the state’s animal save rate to 90 percent. The group hosted a press conference last week to lay out the ways it plans to achieve its goal. “We’re all here today because of a problem, and that is the high…
Chicken-Fried News: Not milk?
Oklahoma’s official state beverage and drink is milk — because of course it is — but House Bill 2994, authored by state Rep. Jim Grego (R-Wilburton), would ensure that Oklahomans aren’t officially slaking their thirst with just any old kind of milk. “Milk,” as defined by Grego’s bill, could legally only be “obtained by the…
Learn and chill
With a menu featuring items like avocado toast and grain bowls inside a modern and clean aesthetic, Play Cafe, 610 NW 23rd St., at first glance might be the next casual, comforting cafe to open in Uptown 23rd District. Owner Liz Howald’s favorite moments are when a child enters the family-focused cafe that features a…
Gazedibles: Tater time
February is designated Potato Lovers’ Month, and Feb. 2 is National Tater Tot day. Celebrate with seven unique interpretations of the humble potato. By Jacob Threadgill with provided and Gazette / file photos Chick N Beer 715 NW 23rd St. chicknbeerokc.com | 405-604-6995 The best dishes come with texture contrast. Chick N Beer’s signature kimchi…
Hello kitty
The Cat in the Hat Through Feb. 9 Lyric Theatre 1727 NW 16th St. lyrictheatreokc.com 405-524-9312 $20-$25 When Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, introduced The Cat in the Hat in 1957, he might have committed a double homicide. “It may be hard for us to appreciate what a giddy shock The Cat in the Hat…
Chicken-Fried News: Vanity plates
It’s almost time for the legislative session, which can mean only one thing: unconstitutional and/or ridiculous bills that will waste lawmakers’ time and energy and distract from more important matters. We’re sure you’ve already seen a few, like the one by a Republican senator to name a section of Route 66 President Donald J. Trump…
Ode to meatloaf
Besides fruitcake, I can’t think of a more derided food item at the butt of jokes in popular culture than meatloaf, but I’m a fan of the savory loaf. Much how everyone used to hate Brussels sprouts because they’d only eaten them steamed, I think poor preparations have created generations of meatloaf haters. My wife…
Raw power
Norman’s Psychotic Reaction recorded Messiahs of Voltage over two days in 2015, and more than four years later, the band was ready to release it. “It’s been a long time coming,” guitarist and vocalist Robert Layton III said of the album that was released online Jan. 21. “I finally had the time off from work…
Flower Review: Gelato #33
Strain name: Gelato #33 Grown by: GrOKC Acquired from: Great Barrier Reefer Medical Dispensary Date acquired: Jan. 21 THC/CBD percentages: 21.61 percent/.06 percent (per Scissortail Laboratories) Physical traits: tight, light green nugs with small stigmas and a bit of purple densely frosted with trichomes Bouquet: citrus and gassy Review: GrOKC made a point of…
Chicken-Fried News: Taxpayer business
Business ownership while entering political office opens up all sorts of ethical concerns. Unfortunately, we live in a Donald Trump presidency; despite proclamations during his campaign, he did not put his business under the direction of a blind trust. He merely turned it over to his children while they also held positions in the White…
Higher competition
Buds and Brawls 7:00 pm Feb. 8 Farmers Public Market 311 S. Klein Ave okcfarmersmarket.com 405-232-6506 $25-150 When Chase O’Grady was watching alongside hundreds during the cannabis kickboxing matches inside a tent in a front yard in Newcastle in December, he knew the concept was ready to be taken to the next level. On Feb.…
