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“I came from a generation when we put on shows in basements and didn’t think about paying the bands, but we always did if we had the money,” he said.
“I came from a generation when we put on shows in basements and didn’t think about paying the bands, but we always did if we had the money,” he said.
“I don’t know a person that doesn’t love Motown music,” Johnson said.
“I don’t know a person that doesn’t love Motown music,” Johnson said.
“First tried it in 1990 at a college I went to in Kentucky, just at clubs around town, and the rest is history,” Tone said. “I hit the road in 1993 and didn’t look back.”
“First tried it in 1990 at a college I went to in Kentucky, just at clubs around town, and the rest is history,” Tone said. “I hit the road in 1993 and didn’t look back.”
Coast-free music
With the music industry’s strongest focus in New York City and Los Angeles, Mack said the “No Coast” title is fitting for both Oklahoma’s geographical location and its attitude.
Local task force focuses on improving students’ lives
OKCPS’ Northeast Task Force works to develop recommendations for change in northeast Oklahoma City schools.
Gazedibles: American dream
Black restaurateurs have worked hard to realize their dreams and bring a wide range of interesting flavors to OKC.
“Walter and I get all kinds of crazy ideas in our heads,” O’Dell said. “We’ve done several programs with him here. He’s always calling me up and saying, ‘You need to interview this guy.’”
“Walter and I get all kinds of crazy ideas in our heads,” O’Dell said. “We’ve done several programs with him here. He’s always calling me up and saying, ‘You need to interview this guy.’”
Brothers of Stomp helps young men achieve through movement
“The best thing for me is giving them the chance to change, giving them the chance to shine,” Mosley said.
Big 12 women’s basketball begins a four-year stay in Oklahoma City
The women’s tournament runs March 3-6 at Chesapeake Arena.
“When you’re in the middle of it, you can’t wait until it’s over,” he said.
“When you’re in the middle of it, you can’t wait until it’s over,” he said.
“I think everyone’s an artist, and that’s the main conversation I have with people when they come to the door,” Wiggins said.
“I think everyone’s an artist, and that’s the main conversation I have with people when they come to the door,” Wiggins said.
“The challenge for us is how do we modernize that and make it relevant to the particular programming that we’re doing,” Owens said.
“The challenge for us is how do we modernize that and make it relevant to the particular programming that we’re doing,” Owens said.
Chicken-Fried News: Voters vamoose
Most Oklahoma County voters chose to say home or do anything other than vote Feb. 14.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Omelette Party returns
“This is my seventh year to be a part of the Omelette Party and donate a piece of art,” said Oklahoma City sculptor Joe Slack.
Popular local seafood restaurant Off the Hook plans second location
Off the Hook Seafood & More is in the process of opening a new location near the airport.
Chicken-Fried News: Love letter
A man Gov. Mary Fallin recently appointed to the state Supreme Court might be ineligible.
Weighed down: Disordered eating adds new problems to many people’s weight-loss journeys
“My advice to those suffering is to realize they have a biological illness that is not their or their family’s fault,” Laura said. “The only cure to the illness is food. Period. Even if the sufferer is not ‘underweight,’ it’s critical to stabilize eating patterns.”
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 22, 2017
As long as Oklahoma keeps voting in the same clowns into the state Legislature, nothing will change.
Friends of the Library Book Sale runs Friday-Sunday at Oklahoma Expo Hall
Around 800,000 books, CDs, vinyl albums and DVDs will be available for a low price.
Tony DeSare channels Frank Sinatra with the help of Oklahoma City Philharmonic
“I look at these shows as a way for us all to put matters out of our minds that day — including myself — and give ourselves over to the music,” he said.
“When I write melodies, it’s very simple, something you could pluck out at the piano with one finger,” he said.
“When I write melodies, it’s very simple, something you could pluck out at the piano with one finger,” he said.
Chicken-Fried News: Misfortune teller
A local psychic was recently charged with fortune-telling for a fee.
Black Chamber of Commerce fosters long-term community and business growth
Black Chamber of Commerce Metro Oklahoma City helps local black entrepreneurs accomplish their goals.
Minority artists discuss the importance of art and education
Miillie Mesh, Deanne Brodie-Mends, Jabee, Ebony Iman Dallas, Don Eisenberg and W. Jerome Stevenson discuss the culture of the metro’s arts scene.
Chicken-Fried News: Abortion altercation
Oklahoma’s House Public Health Committee recently approved a bill requiring women seeking abortion to obtain paternal permission.
Food Briefs: Spelling Bee(r), Leaf & Bean, Caffeine Crawl and more
Oklahoma City Midtown Rotary Club’s Spelling Bee(r) returns, Paul Zimmerman buys majority share of Leaf & Bean and Caffeine Crawl returns to the metro.
Automobile Alley developers announce plans for urban condos
Nick Preftakes and Mark Ruffin’s The Broadway Condominiums will bring needed residences to one of OKC’s fastest-growing districts.
Chicken-Fried News: Hello, goodbye
Downtown Airpark is set to be replaced with offices, shops, restaurants and housing units.
