Got Fiber?
[Artspace] at Untitled, Oklahoma Contemporary and IAO debut large -scale fiber art exhibitions.
Special effects
Student Film was once known for having as many as a dozen members in its rotating ensemble cast of players. But even though the current roster is down to just four, the cerebral Oklahoma City rock band is sounding as large as ever. The band — comprised of lead vocalist, synth-player, songwriter and founding member…
Open minds
Anastasia Pittman did not ask for her Mother of Reconciliation label, but she certainly owned it. Pittman was a longtime state representative for majority African-American District 99 in Oklahoma City before her 2014 election to the state senate for District 48. She reached her term limit at the end of the most recent legislative session.…
COVER: The tapestry
Many of Oklahoma City’s biggest summer art exhibitions share a common thread. Fiber art has entangled the local scene. There was no grand meeting of art galleries and institutions to plan shows around the broad medium. But with at least three major fiber exhibits in the metropolitan area running all at once, there clearly is…
Measuring movement
Technology evolved from World War II-era flight simulators and similar to that used to create computer-generated characters in blockbuster movies and video games will help physicians, physical therapists and educators assess human movement and prevent injury at a new facility opening this spring at University of Oklahoma’s College of Allied Health. The Center for Human…
Ride on
Myriad Gardens Summer Solstice Celebration 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 21 Myriad Botanical Gardens 301 W. Reno Ave. myriadgardens.com 405-445-7080 Free Full Moon Bike Ride and Run 8 p.m. June 21 $5 Summer Solstice on June 21 is the official first day of summer, the longest day of the year and a time for celebration at Myriad…
Freaky modern
Disney’s Freaky Friday June 26-July 1 Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. lyrictheatreokc.com 405-297-2264 $37-$93 For more than 40 years, fans have adored the story Freaky Friday. From its novel debut in 1972 to the film adaptation in 1976 with Jodie Foster and again in 2003 with Lindsey Lohan, families have enjoyed immersing…
Gray areas
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum. There are many Oklahomans who advocate for the health benefits legalized medical marijuana could bring to the state, but some law enforcement groups argue that State Question 788 will bring new…
Chile-roasted
Chile Pepper Café 15220 N. Western Ave, Suite G, Edmond chilepeppercafe.com 405-285-1160 What works: The smoked portabella rolled taco strikes a balance between smoky and sweet. What needs work: The street tacos are competent, but not as good as the rest of the menu. Tip: Order the queso blanco on everything. The smell of roasted…
Fiery landscapes
J. Chris Johnson 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through July 14 Mainsite Contemporary Art C 122 E. Main St., Norman mainsitecontemporaryart.com 405-360-1162 Free The inspiration for J. Chris Johnson’s latest oil paintings came from not wanting to upset his mother. “I’d done this show of portraits, and they were friends of mine,” Johnson said, “and some…
Chicken-Fried News: Mor chik’n
Sometimes, the Chicken-Fried News staff desperately tries to keep Environmental “Protection” Agency administrator Scott Pruitt out of its pages. After all, we want to be fair to everyone from this fair state that manages to reset Oklahoma’s “number of days without a national embarrassment” counter. But Pruitt is, as U.S. Sen. John “Not That One”…
Recovery work
For 45 years, Jesus House has grown synonymous with the care and rehabilitation of Oklahoma City’s downtrodden. Founded by Sister Ruth Wynne and Sister Betty Adams in 1973, the nonprofit began as a ministry dedicated to providing for the homeless. After years of meaningful growth, Jesus House has developed into a premiere outreach program for…
Real intimacy
Honey: An Immersive Performance 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 21-23 Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Blvd. oklahomacontemporary.org 405-951-0000 $25 The second show in Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center’s Women in Performance series follows symphonies with sex work. Honey, a play commissioned from performance art collective Fresh Paint Performance Lab, runs Thursday-Sunday and June 21-23 at…
Gazedibles: Fruit fun
One of the perks of enduring the heat of summer is access to fresh fruit that doesn’t come from a hothouse. From drinks to dessert and salads, here are seven restaurants that are having fun with fruit this summer. By Jacob Threadgill | Photos by Jacob Threadgill, Gazette / file and provided Cafe 501 5825…
Next Issue: A string of galleries is showcasing fiber artists
P. 25 With a surge of interest in fiber arts, a string of galleries is showcasing artists who share a similar through-line in their work. By Ben Luschen Cover photo by Mark Hancock
No Pax
John Scamehorn dreamed of a world where “insolent women causing trouble are given their just reward.” Now a group of outspoken women might lead him to his own comeuppance. In the first weekend of June, several Facebook and social media posts popped up with allegations of sexual harassment against Scamehorn, an emeritus professor at University…
Primary decisions
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS U.S. Representative District 04 Republican Tom Cole James Taylor Democrat Roxann Klutts Mary Brannon Fred Gipson Mallory Varner U.S. Representative District 05 Republican Gregory Dunson DeJuan Edwards Steve Russell Democrat Leona Kelley-Leonard Ed Porter Elysabeth Britt Tom Guild Tyson Todd Meade Kendra Horn STATE OFFICERS Governor Republican Christopher Barnett Dan Fisher Eric Foutch…
Fateful post
One of the most frustrating days of work for small business owner Dewayne Callahan turned into the most fortuitous for his burgeoning Chicago-style hot dog truck. With the Oklahoma wind whipping and sales slow one afternoon, Callahan’s daughter Maddi sent out a tweet from her Twitter account showcasing her father’s hard work at Callahan’s Chicago…
High flying
OKC Burlesque Festival 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday Lyric Theatre 1727 NW 16th St. okcburlesquefest.com 405-673-6162 $30-$60 While planning the sixth annual Oklahoma City Burlesque Festival, organizer and performer Adèle Wolf wants to show off a diverse group of performance types with high production values. The Friday-Saturday festival at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, 1727 NW…
Chicken-Fried News: Murray bills
There comes a time in every young man’s life when he faces a familiar choice: become a millionaire first-round baseball prospect or play quarterback for one of college football’s most storied programs. Oh, we neglected to mention that by “every young man,” what we really mean is, “pretty much only Kyler Murray.” Earlier this month,…
Modern modes
Visual Voices: Contemporary Chickasaw Art 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thursdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 9 Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art 555 Elm Ave. chickasawartists.com 580-889-0587 Free Five years ago, the last monolingual Chickasaw language speaker died in Ada at the age of 93. The loss was monumental…
Gut check
Yob 7:30 p.m. Thursday 89th Street – OKC 8911 N. Western Ave. 89thstreetokc.com $12-$15 Last year, Yob’s metaphysical doom metal was playing in an operating room. The patient on the table was lead singer and guitarist Mike Scheidt, undergoing the seven-hour emergency abdominal surgery that ultimately saved his life. “Once they started having these complications…
Next Issue: Discover the people, places and events that are part of OKC Pride
OKC Pride is more than a parade. It is a celebration of freedom and a recognition of the great accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma City. In Oklahoma Gazette’s annual Pride issue, discover the people, places and events that are part of OKC Pride, along with stories about the community’s history and 39th District’s…
