Whether it’s business or fun, retailers around the metro keep both the fashion savvy and the sartorially challenged looking great.
Whether it’s business or fun, retailers around the metro keep both the fashion savvy and the sartorially challenged looking great.
A new steakhouse provides a view and great food
Chef Joshua Valentine is running the kitchen at The George at the top of the Founders Tower – the anticipation has been worth it.
food briefs
Elemental Coffee Roasters serves up delicious new treats, New TruckitOKC app premieres, Chiltepes (re)opens in the Plaza, Chef Andon Whitehorn serves up imaginative fare at Nani and Empire Slice House now serves brunch.
OKG eat: gluten-free
Ah, the perils of working with special dietary needs. It can make dining out a pain. Luckily, with restaurateurs becoming more savvy to their diners’ needs, there are a bevy of places in OKC to satisfy your craving for the foods you love without losing taste. All choices this week have been road-tested by gluten-sensitive…
Four members of the family — Micah and his cousin Mark, plus Mark’s parents, John and Mary Lou — have art in their upcoming group show Mix of Six.
Four members of the family — Micah and his cousin Mark, plus Mark’s parents, John and Mary Lou — have art in their upcoming group show Mix of Six.
Letters to the Editor: July 8, 2014
FYI, the touring bass player for Jeff the Brotherhood is an Oklahoma City native, returning with them to play the Opolis in Norman on July 24th.
Commentary: Education for the people
The victories of Republican State Superintendent candidate Joy Hofmeister and the two Democrats, John Cox and Freda Deskin, are a part of the grassroots revolt.
OKG picks
Erykah Badu Erykah Badu has more soul than you. That’s not a slight against you or anything; she just does. Known by people who know what they’re talking about as the “First Lady of Neo-Soul,” Badu has become the face of modern rhythm and blues, with sensual hooks, socially conscious lyrics … and that voice.…
Chicken-Fried News: Can’t keep this man down
Aubrey McClendon’s new company, American Energy Partners LP, recently merged with Energy & Minerals Group and plans to invest $4.25 billion in shale assets.
It’s a toss-up over what Sen. Jim Inhofe hates most: polar bears or President Barack Obama
It’s a toss-up over what Sen. Jim Inhofe hates most: polar bears or President Barack Obama
Chicken-Fried News: And not a drop for drinking?
There are some situations in which voting might not be the best solution.
Chicken-Fried News: Thou shalt not budge … yet
If the court allows the monument to remain on Capitol grounds, there is a good chance it might actually be joined by similar ones.
Chicken-Fried News: Westbrook to release fashion line
As prodigious as he is on the basketball court, Russell Westbrook has made just as many waves off of it.
In another media company’s quest to deliver more scientifically ridiculous and irrelevant information, we have made CNN Money’s list of most stressed cities.
In another media company’s quest to deliver more scientifically ridiculous and irrelevant information, we have made CNN Money’s list of most stressed cities.
Travel to ancient Egypt with Antony and Cleopatra
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park’s production of Antony and Cleopatra is engaging and intriguing from start to finish.
Mick Foley is more than just a wrestler
Retired professional wrestling legend Mick Foley, known as Mankind in the wrestling world, now devotes his time to helping others.
Long time stand-up brings party to OKC
There are certain lines in society that some are scared to cross. For entertainers like Darryl Rhoades, those lines exist to be exploited.
Local brewers are expanding production and releasing new brews as Oklahoma’s craft beer industry continues to expand.
Local brewers are expanding production and releasing new brews as Oklahoma’s craft beer industry continues to expand.
State lacks female legislators
Oklahoma is one of the lowest-ranked states in the nation when it comes to its male-to-female ratio of lawmakers with only 20 female legislators at the Capitol.
Streetcar still on track
City officials say its time to pick the technology for a new downtown streetcar.
Oklahoma City’s Civic Center has recently become the site for culture wars over free speech, religious freedom and the role of government institutions as event managers.
Oklahoma City’s Civic Center has recently become the site for culture wars over free speech, religious freedom and the role of government institutions as event managers.
VIDEO + Council Report: Guyutes gets greenlight from council
Oklahoma City council approved a permit for a new restaurant on 23rd Street, along with tax incentives for Cabela’s.
Alfredo’s dishes dynamic taste for standard fare
The side dishes turned out to be the stars of the platter. There are 14 side choices, and the Mexican corn and chino beans were home runs.
Running gaining in popularity around the metro area
Five-kilometer runs are gaining popularity thanks to unique events and training programs to help even the biggest sofa spud get active.
The chicken-fried steak dinner crowds over the edge of the platter on which it’s served. It was the star of the meal for flavor and texture.
The chicken-fried steak dinner crowds over the edge of the platter on which it’s served. It was the star of the meal for flavor and texture.
Thank Ferris for this day off in OKC
Go. Get outside. Follow the example that Ferris Bueller set nearly three decades ago: Play hooky and love it.
What better way to celebrate your freedom than grilling it to perfection over an open flame? We’ve combed local meat markets for the best ingredients.
What better way to celebrate your freedom than grilling it to perfection over an open flame? We’ve combed local meat markets for the best ingredients.
Chicken-Fried News: Oh, shoot
A cannon projectile fired at a fun show (Did we just say fun show? We meant gun show.) recently traveled almost two miles before blasting a 15-inch hold in a Wyandotte couple’s home. “It’s huge,” Derek Derwin, a sheriff’s detective, told NewsOK.com said of the projectile. “They were used during the Vietnam War.” The projectile…
Chicken-Fried News: We’re No. 9
We’re miserable. C’mon. Admit it. Oklahoma ranks No. 9 in the nation for its lousy well-being score. According to The Gallup- Healthways Well-Being Index reported in USA Today, “Oklahomans had among the most unhealthy behaviors in the U.S. during 2013.” We have the 10th lowest median household income in the nation (We’re No. 10!) at…
Chicken-Fried News: Seeing double
You might not see eye to eye with Tim Murray, the Republican candidate for Oklahoma’s 3rd District, but you don’t have to worry about him owning or using a robot look-alike. According to a press release from Timothy Ray Murray, “Rep. Frank D. Lucas is no longer alive and has been displayed by a look…
Edmond native to make U.S. Senior Open debut
It has been almost 30 years since Verplank won the 1984 U.S. Amateur at Oak Tree National, sinking a 25-foot putt on the 33rd hole.
Chicken-Fried News: We’re all in
Those crimson-bleeding Sooner fans who love watching their team battle the Texas Longhorns have reason to rejoice. Oklahoma will compete against Texas at the Cotton Bowl until at least 2025. Oklahoma City’s News 9 reported that officials have confirmed a five-year extension for the “Red River Showdown” to be played at Dallas’ Cotton Bowl. The…
OKG shop: Gear up and get out of town
Whether you’re visiting Red Rock Canyon State Park; the cold, clear water at Turner Falls; or even just Mom and Dad’s house, we’ve compiled a list of local merchants who can help you get stocked up for the trip. Make sure you pack your sunscreen!
Bees make life sweet
Local beekeepers make all of our lives a little bit sweeter. How do they do it?
Chicken-Fried News: Curses!
Dammit, Oklahoma City. Why is it that every time we teeter on the edge of Big League City status, something happens to nullify the progress we have made? For instance, you know that sweet new outdoor music venue we have, OKC Downtown Airpark? Well, apparently we can’t even have concerts there anymore without upsetting local…
Commentary: College is a life investment
The evidence is increasingly clear that Oklahoma can improve its standard of living and quality of life by investing in higher education and encouraging its residents to attend college.
OKG picks
Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss and Jason Isbell Sorry, other shows. Any time Willie Nelson comes to town, it’s just gonna be our pick. That’s the way it goes. Not to mention, the country icon is bringing Alison Krauss and Jason Isbell with him, so we really were left with no other options.…
Letters to the Editor: July 2, 2014
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section.
Local spice companies help you achieve grilling perfection
Dead Rooster Co. and In The Kitchen With Scotty local rubs and spices lines will set your grill — and your tastebuds — alight this Fourth of July season.
Exhibit C houses some of finest Chickasaw art, goods
The Chickasaw Nation owns and operates the newest artspace in Bricktown: Exhibit C.
Larry Flynt talks about free speech, his new OKC store
Larry Flynt tells Oklahoma Gazette why he’s not a lecherous smut-peddler and explains his reasoning behind a new OKC Hustler store.
New York City-based artist Steve Keene’s vibrant and frenetic renderings of beloved records are among Guestroom Record’s best-selling items.
New York City-based artist Steve Keene’s vibrant and frenetic renderings of beloved records are among Guestroom Record’s best-selling items.
Film review: Obvious Child
In Obvious Child, heralded as an “abortion comedy,” director Gillian Robespierre relies on the kind of vulnerability unique to many 20-something women — unplanned pregnancy — but manages to depoliticize the “A” word with a humanistic, intimate perspective.
Film review: A Hard Day’s Night
The film captures the irresistible chemistry of The Beatles, the phenomenon of Beatlemania and the stirrings of what would be a worldwide cultural explosion.
Album review: Kierston White — Don’t Write Love Songs
The Tequila Songbirds have become just as beloved as about any group around these parts.
Escape at OKC Improv’s summer festival
OKC Improv kicks off its Wet Hot Improv Summer run this weekend at Broadway Theater with its most ambitious lineup to date.
L.A.-via-Oklahoma trio Modern Pantheist found spark on West Coast
Chris Anderson was a fixture of the Oklahoma music scene for much of the past 10 years, both as the chief force behind The Electric Primadonnas and co-founder of The Wurly Birds. And he prospered here, with each project garnering sizable local — even regional — followings.
Rocker Chipper Jones brings influences to metaphorical dugout
The Austin-based indie duo is little more than a year old, but the musical collaboration has been a lifetime in the making.
OSU students help bring clean water to Honduran village
Since 2009, the OSU chapter of Engineers Without Borders has worked in the Honduran village of Seis de Mayo to help supply residents with clean water.
Stage Center material to be donated to artists
Oklahoma City’s controversial and beloved Stage Center is coming down, likely this month. However, many local artists will receive parts of the building to help its memory live on.
School board welcomes new superintendent
Robert Neu started his new career this week as the uperintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools. It started with a text that said, “Tag, you’re it.”
Letters to the Editor: July 2, 2014
In these days of so much misinformation, Oklahomans need to get informed.
