Cover Story Teaser: From tattoo typos to tramp stamps, many are rethinking their ink
“You get the tattoo you deserve,” said Think Ink Tattoos owner Josh Crain. As one of the artists at the Norman-based tattoo parlor, Crain has seen people from all walks of life come into his shop, from lawyers and Devon Energy employees to college kids who are just ready to get some ink. “If you…
Cover Story: The playing field levels as more businesses and young professionals return to OKC
For decades, America’s top-tier cities represented a handful of metropolitan regions that seemed to have a monopoly on innovation and culture. Cities like Oklahoma City, in the heart of “fly-over country,” lacked a seat at the table when it came to world-class entertainment and cutting-edge business. Even simpler facets of urban life, such as specialty…
USAO students continue the work of artist Jesús Moroles
Students work to complete Coming Together Park and remember the lessons of artist-in-residence Jesús Moroles after his recent death.
New online project seeks to create a community of local do-gooders
Made Possible By Us is a new online community platform designed to connect progressive ideas with the means to become reality.
OKG Eat: Lazy takeout
Sometimes you’re just to lazy to get dressed and go to a restaurant, but you can keep those sweatpants on by visiting these places with great takeout.
First-generation Asian Americans decode Asian menus
A lot of people have trouble reading Asian menus, so we’ve gathered a group of local first-generation Asian Americans to help you decode them.
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma gets 50,000-square-foot expansion
At least 30,000 square feet of the new space is allotted for work and office space for employees
Nuggets Food News: Nani update, Gigglez Bar & Grill, best wine restaurants and more
Midtown is getting another new restaurant and watering hole this fall with the expected launch of Gigglez Bar & Grill.
John Moreland’s music breaks your heart and lifts you up all at once
John Moreland writes sad songs. That observation seems to be the consensus of writers and reviewers when describing the Tulsa-based singer-songwriter.
deadCENTER gets rebrand, adds emphasis on film education
deadCENTER Film Festival is getting a rebrand of sorts, but the changes will not negatively impact the annual festival. Shortly after the close of this year’s festival, the organization announced that it will rebrand as deadCENTER Film Institute. Kim Haywood, director of programming and education, said the move is about creating an umbrella organization that…
Kyle Reid swings into Friday’s Southern Sound Concert Series
Kyle Reid and the Low Swingin’ Chariots play music that uplifts.
Film program for at-risk youth provides creative outlet, movie-making education
Inclusion In Art starts program that allows youth to make films for free while also bringing more diversity to the art world in Oklahoma.
The Comedy Get Down World Tour brings some of comedy’s biggest names back to Oklahoma City.
The Comedy Get Down World Tour brings some of comedy’s biggest names back to Oklahoma City.
UCO students cultivate a rooftop garden
A rooftop garden at the University of Central Oklahoma provides food for students and faculty and allows students to explore new gardening methods.
Chicken-Fried News: Southern crossed
A bunch of Oklahomans ‘welcomed’ President Obama to Oklahoma with Confederate flags.
Exhibit C celebrates one year in Bricktown with work by OKC-based artist
Native artist Cale Chadwick helps Exhibit C celebrate.
Tuesdays might be traditional, but Hugo’s Taquizas serves great food, including tacos, every day
Only a fool waits for Tuesday to eat tacos.
Reds, Whites & Boots gala raises money for Sanctuary Women’s Development Center
“Since it had been a church in its past, it truly appeared to be destined to be a sanctuary,” he said.
Commentary: Fighting hunger
Chances are good that when you think about what hunger looks like, you think of someone standing on a street corner, looking for a handout. Odds are, you don’t conjure up an image of a single mom with two children, working full-time and living in the suburbs. Nor do you imagine an elderly man who…
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center gets a new home
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center is moving from the fairgrounds to a new, more accessible building in Automobile Alley designed by Elliott + Associates Architects.
Chicken-Fried News: Hungry bears
A bunch of bears from Arkansas are crossing state lines and making themselves comfortable in Oklahoma.
Chicken-Fried News: Pinched palace
An Oklahoma attorney tried to steal a mansion from her ex-boyfriend and got caught because of an anonymous letter.
Local artists cross state lines for show, shine spotlight on OKC art scene
The Annual Delta Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture features handpicked work of the best artists from around the Mississippi Delta Region.
Hip-hop and rap artist Johnny Polygon takes on life and hip-hop from many angles
The Tulsa native and hip-hop artist said he has always wanted to work with National Geographic and wanted to do a cartoon.
Amy Schumer plays Amy Schumer in a movie about how difficult it would probably be to date Amy Schumer. And it’s great.
Amy Schumer plays Amy Schumer in a movie about how difficult it would probably be to date Amy Schumer. And it’s great.
Childhood, feminine identity plays role in new work by local artist
Melissa Jacobs’ art is simple and sleek, but not simplistic. Check it out now at Dope Chapel.
Perpetual Motion Dance brings regional dancers together with Contemporary Dance Festival
The festival features performances by 37 local dancers selected by audition who will perform choreography by eight choreographers.
Letters to the Editor: July 22, 2015
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to jchancellor@okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com. Include a city of residence and contact number for…
‘The hills are alive’ in OKC this week
The rescheduled Sing-A-Long Sound of Music event takes place 7 p.m. Friday at Hudiburg Chevrolet Performing Arts Center.
Spencer Hicks has a decade’s worth of standup material, and he is finally gleaning it for his first album.
Spencer Hicks has a decade’s worth of standup material, and he is finally gleaning it for his first album.
Success hasn’t gone to this country star’s head, but Garth Brooks’ influence still resides there.
Success hasn’t gone to this country star’s head, but Garth Brooks’ influence still resides there.
Chicken-Fried News: Eating crow
The Oklahoma Republican Party landed in hot water recently after it compared people receiving SNAP benefits to animals in national parks.
Chicken-Fried News: Comments off
Obama’s new ConnectHome project could provide Internet connections to the Choctaw Nation.
Chicken-Fried News: Opting out
Four private Oklahoma universities said that ACA paperwork was a ‘substantial burden’ and a judge ruled against them.
Chicken-Fried News: Batter up
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said OKC is primed to get a pro team, but city officials said it isn’t that simple.
Chip Carter wins Republican primary for HD85 seat
Republican Chip Carter will face off against Democrat Cyndi Munson in House District 85’s special election Sept. 9.
Wilma Mankiller honored in new documentary
A documentary about the life of Wilma Mankiller, Tahlequah native and first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, will be broadcast on PBS next year.
