Cover Teaser: Rap icon Chuck D says Jabee’s music can “change the world”
In an exclusive interview, iconic Public Enemy frontman Chuck D compares local hip-hop artist Jabee (pictured on cover) to seminal workingman hero and folk troubadour Woody Guthrie. Yes, Woody Guthrie. In this issue, Jabee and Chuck D comment on Jabee’s latest project, Black Future, scheduled for an Aug. 13 release show in OKC. By Ben…
Internet Cat Video Festival is fun for friends of the feline
Organizers say this year’s festival might be the last one in Oklahoma City.
Absolutely Fabulous is absolutely hard to follow
The movie features a slapstick attitude without any real action.
Local rapper Chief Peace is making the most of a chance encounter with Shaquille O’Neal
Chief Peace’s “Hippy Kid” became a viral hit after his performance with Shaquille O’Neal was featured on TMZ.
Local artists add visual flair to F.D. Moon Academy’s auditorium
Participating artists included Sean Vali, Randall Barnes, Nick Bayer, Dylan Bradway, the Holey Kids, Trent Lawson, Mandy Messina, Marcus Muse, Jason Pawley, Cassie Stover and others.
Gazedibles: Live Music
Metro venues offer live music and good eats.
The Linked Church helps local schoolchildren with event
Giving Back: OKC Youth Matter features a basketball game, food, music and donations to help local children get read to go back to school.
University of Oklahoma graduate releases first novel
A Class Act by local author Tammy “T.L.” Hayes is published by Bold Strokes Books in New York.
Artist pays tribute to Suzan Shown Harjo in mural project
The tribute to Harjo is part of a larger mural project at Concho Indian Boarding School.
Kentucky’s Jeremy Pinnell brings straightforward act to Norman
Jeremy Pinnell and the 55s play Norman’s The Deli Friday.
Local architect illustrates Oklahoma City’s history through art installation
Skyline: Timeline uses color coding to represent yearly milestone’s in Oklahoma’s last six decades.
Milky way
“Men can eat them,” she said. “They just have the extra ingredients a normal cookie doesn’t have.”
There is more to State Question 792 than cold beer and wine sales
“Everyone selling alcohol is to be licensed through ABLE. We pushed hard for that,” Bice said.
Local students face changes on first day of school year after budget cuts
Students go back to school and face cuts to academics, fine arts and athletics programs.
The After School Spot gets local youths involved in the community
Students give back to their community and help their peers through The After School Spot.
Chicken-Fried News: Big-time burglary
A Lehigh man thought it was a good idea to steal things from Reba McEntire’s ranch — it wasn’t.
Chicken-Fried News: Happy hoopsiversary
In all of the pandemonium over KD’s departure, the city forgot to celebrate its 10-year Thunderversary.
Oklahoma teachers face new professional development plan
Organizations that provide professional development classes for Oklahoma teachers had to rethink their seminars in light of budget cuts.
Chicken-Fried News: For health
Local education employees earned money for their schools by racking up miles walking.
The Bourgeois returns with a prolific July
The release show for The Bourgeois’ new EP Designer Genes is Friday at Blue Note Lounge.
WestFest announces its 2016 music lineup
This year’s headliners include David Ramirez, Jabee and KALO.
48 Hour Film Project maxes out creativity within constraints
Oklahoma City is one of 140 cities participating in The 48 Hour Film Project.
In a string of stellar meals, I’d be hard-pressed to find one better than the redfish. Anyone who loves spice and seafood will probably be a fan.
In a string of stellar meals, I’d be hard-pressed to find one better than the redfish. Anyone who loves spice and seafood will probably be a fan.
Miss Gay Oklahoma America pageant is Thursday and Friday at Angles
“At that time, when I first started, it was the time for Miss Gay Oklahoma; I was first introduced and completely captivated by it all,” Deveraux said. “I got to meet all of these people, and I remember thinking, ‘Oh, this is a thing here in Oklahoma?’”
The proof of Capitol Hill’s deep history are marked by Yale Theater, Knob Hill and the Katz Drug Store building.
The proof of Capitol Hill’s deep history are marked by Yale Theater, Knob Hill and the Katz Drug Store building.
Commentary: Personal patrol rifles blow apart community trust
No one is made safer as a result of policies that manufacture unnecessary, degrading, frightening and potentially violent interactions between the police and the communities they serve. No one.
“The Ferris wheel is in that location because it’s the biggest statement we are making that Wheeler is not just about celebrating a neighborhood,” Humphreys said. “Wheeler is about celebrating the city.”
“The Ferris wheel is in that location because it’s the biggest statement we are making that Wheeler is not just about celebrating a neighborhood,” Humphreys said. “Wheeler is about celebrating the city.”
Letters to the Editor: July 27, 2016
I suspect this is just the beginning of the middle class getting a taste of what the poor have endured for a while.
Local police given permission to carry their own rifles
Oklahoma City police are now allowed to carry their own personal rifles while on duty.
Chicken-Fried News: Peeking prowler
A local man called police when he realized someone broke into his house and was watching him sleep.
Chicken-Fried News: Monster’s ball
Pokémon GO has taken over the city and increased traffic at local businesses.
New OKCPS superintendent Aurora Lora sits down with Oklahoma Gazette for a Q&A
Oklahoma City Public Schools hired Aurora Lora as superintendent in July.
Food Briefs: Cally Johnson, The Watch-Out Forum and Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma gala
Cally Johnson moves to J. Bruner’s at The Haunted House, The Watch-Out Forum provides answers about State Question 792 and Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma holds its Juliette Low Leadership Society Celebrity Chef Dinner.
Chicken-Fried News: Tablet takers
Pint-sized burglars broke into a local elementary and stole a bunch of iPads.
