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All Things Pumpkin in OKC
The official beginning of fall used to be the fall equinox, but since 2004, when Starbucks rolled out their version of the pumpkin spice latte nationwide, the frothy beverage is now the true harbinger of cooler weather, football and sweater season. Clarity Coffee was the first local coffee shop to offer an elevated version in…
“Everybody Talking ’Bout Heaven Ain’t Goin’ There”
Do Christian nationalists want to bring back compelled orthodoxy and the resulting persecution? Well, the question of whether God is one, two or three has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths throughout history. In 16th-century England, one could only discuss religion, especially the Christian religion, at his or her peril. William Tyndale—an English scholar fluent…
The Battle for the Bible
What happens to a civilization when it abandons the authority upon which it was built? That question emerges from John Fugelsang’s 2025 book Separation of Church and HateFugelsang’s foundational premise is that the Bible we possess today bears little resemblance to what its original authors wrote. He calls Scripture the world’s longest game of telephone,…
Beyond Hot Sake
For a lot of Americans, their first experience with sake probably looked something like this: a small ceramic carafe arrives at the table of a neighborhood sushi restaurant, steaming hot, accompanied by tiny cups. There is nothing wrong with that. But there is a whole lot more out there. “They’re missing out on sake’s premium…
What I’m Seeing
God bless the great state of Oklahoma and greetings from West Hollywood! Oklahoma’s election season is finally approaching the finish line. It’s been so ugly the Oklahoma Department of Tourism is changing its slogan to “Oklahoma is OK … Depending on who you ask.” Republican Mike Mazzei has campaigned hard to portray himself as both…
“Chai These”
As overcast days pick up frequency and layers of clothing begin to increase, that regular drip coffee or cappuccino is feeling less and less festive. The combined flavors of chai, cinnamon and clove are a perfect fit for settling into the season while simultaneously scratching that caffeine itch. Whether plain, dirty, traditional or trendy, OKC…
Aday Mara Makes His Mark
Basketball behemoth Victor Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 phenomenon, the favorite for both Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the NBA. He’s a once-in-a-generation talent. Rookie Aday Mara blocked him in the first game of the season. With 4:24 left in the third quarter, Victor Wembanyama thought he spotted a hole in…
The Old New Style
The Chrysler Museum of Art’s collection explores a movement that challenged tradition through organic forms, intricate craftsmanship and a celebration of nature. The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art will be on view at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art from Oct. 31 to Jan. 24, 2027. The traveling exhibition…
Something Special
There’s something particularly satisfying about discovering a restaurant that pleases everyone at the table. The person craving breakfast, the one who always orders enchiladas and the devoted taco enthusiast can all find exactly what they’re looking for. Better still, they can enjoy it in a setting that feels like a special occasion without requiring one.…
November Visual Arts Overview
Dots from the Desert Fifty years ago, in a tiny desert town in the middle of nowhere, Australia, a core group of Aboriginal artists from various tribes collectively began painting with acrylic paints on board. They had been removed to the impoverished settlement by the government—sound familiar? Painting became a way to express their sovereignty,…
More Than a Horse Town
As Route 66 celebrates its centennial, 2026 also marks the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac—a symbol associated with energy, boldness and courage. For Oklahoma City, known as the “Horse Show Capital of the World,” it is a fitting moment to spotlight the competitions that bring its horse culture to life and…
Rumble’s Tummy
When the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the first home game of the 2026-27 season on Thursday, Oct. 22, guests at Paycom Center had more than basketball to look forward to. This season’s food and beverage offerings are rooted in Oklahoma traditions and reflect just how far Oklahoma City’s food scene has come over the last…
Cheddar Late Than Never: An Election Night Party in OKC
Let’s Fix This hosts its third election-night event Nov. 3 at Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City, featuring games, comedy and cheese-fueled dancing. The event will combine election coverage with a cheese rave, a dance party fueled by artisanal cheeses. Organizers say the event is intended to give attendees a place to gather and process election…
North Star
Before City Care formally organized in 1996, a group of friends gathered weekly at a downtown church to serve pancake breakfasts to people experiencing homelessness. The pancakes were an invitation to connection, a weekly reminder that their neighbors were not forgotten. When the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building destroyed some of…
Swadley Free To Go
Swadley Free To Go Brent Swadley, founder of the Swadley’s Bar-B-Q chain of restaurants, finally had to face the music for his six felony convictions in the State’s fraud case related to the now defunct Foggy Bottom Kitchens. Judge Cindy Truong handed down a devastating six-year suspended sentence, meaning after 144 days in county jail…
A Different Direction
For 52 years, I was a Republican. I still believe in fiscal responsibility and the importance of effective government, but I’ve become increasingly at odds with the party I supported for most of my adult life. Eventually, the economic priorities—or lack thereof—of Republican leaders led me to become an Independent. Some of my disillusionment likely…
The Whys and Hows of Hospice Care
Since the first fledgling U.S. program was founded in the early 1970s, hospice care has grown and evolved to become one of the most well-known aspects of our health care system. Through specialized support and compassionate care, millions of patients have benefited as they approached the end of their lives. Despite decades of widening availability…
OG Picks – November
Holiday Season Events Mistletoe MarketNov. 5-8, Oklahoma Fair Parkjloc.org/mistletoe-market Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival & Downtown in December Kick-offNov. 12, Bricktowndowntownindecember.com Devon Ice Rink @ Myriad Botanical GardensNov. 13-Jan. 31downtownindecember.com OKC Zoo Safari LightsNov. 14-Jan. 3okczoo.org Girls Day OutNov. 14, Oklahoma State Fair Parkokcfairpark.com “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas” Sing-a-Long and book signing with…
Horoscopes – November
ARIES (March 21-April 19): For centuries, Japanese craftspeople have cultivated an ethos called shokunin kishitsu: a devotion to skilled work, lifelong learning, and continual refinement. The pursuit of perfection is less about reaching a final state than about bringing ever greater care and precision to the work. In traditional carpentry, this can mean years of…
