Cover Teaser: Let it Be (Paul McCartney)!
Listen to what the man said — Paul McCartney and The Beatles inspire generations of music fans. Gazette readers Steven Drozd, Lacey Lett, Todd Thomsen and George Lang share their stories ahead of McCartney’s Monday gig at Chesapeake Arena. By Ben Luschen. Cover by Anna Shilling.
We rustled up this country-fried top-10 selection of the couple’s most beloved hits as the playlist to your Oklahoma City metro adventure.
We rustled up this country-fried top-10 selection of the couple’s most beloved hits as the playlist to your Oklahoma City metro adventure.
Carpenter Square Theatre’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike examines familial relationships
The Rhonda Clark-directed play runs through July 15.
The Mountain Goats channels a goth-fueled youth ahead of its July 13 set at ACM@UCO Performance Lab
Peter Hughes said there is no need to feel sorry for the many post-punk and new-wave musicians of the 1980s beached ashore by the ever-shifting tide of pop culture’s restless ocean. The Mountain Goats bassist thinks society’s changing tastes might have helped force some of them into greater things. Hughes spoke with Oklahoma Gazette ahead…
Flea markets are the answer for people who prefer to discover treasures from a time gone by. Here are some spots to shop for gifts and goods that aren’t so easy to find.
Flea markets are the answer for people who prefer to discover treasures from a time gone by. Here are some spots to shop for gifts and goods that aren’t so easy to find.
Gazedibles: Hat-tip
As long as you’re catching any of the four sold-out Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood concerts July 14 and 15 at Chesapeake Arena, you ought to take advantage of some of downtown’s tastiest places to eat. Whether you’re used to black-tie affairs or you’re short on social graces, treat yourself to a perfectly cooked steak,…
Vietnam War memorial to be installed in OKC park
The Vietnamese-American Community of Oklahoma City and Metropolitan Areas and the City of Oklahoma City install the monument in Military Park on Saturday.
Heard on Hurd is primed for summer as Edmond’s premier monthly street party
The event which began in 2014 now regularly draws as many at 25,000 guests.
OKC National Memorial & Museum’s summer camp teaches students about the importance of STEM careers
The camp partners with the University of Central Oklahoma’s Forensic Science Institute to teach students about the fundamentals of forensic practices.
Summer Twilight Concert Series remains fresh as its run approaches four decades
The free outdoor concerts occur each Sunday through Aug. 27 at Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Great Lawn stage.
An annual Norman bike ride raises money for children with developmental disabilities
Norman Conquest, which began as an event with just 20 riders, raised $10,000 for J.D. McCarty Center and Camp ClapHans last year.
Chicken-Fried News: Emergency education
The state Legislature failed to pass a bill for a penny sales tax toward education; meanwhile, the state issued 1,100 emergency teacher certifications and still has vacancies.
Oklahoma City University plans new nursing simulation center
The new simulation center will house multiple hospital-bed skill stations and a residential setting in which students can hone their skills.
Chicken-Fried News: Valuable message
Russell Westbrook was recently named the NBA’s MVP, and the congratulations from celebrities came rolling in.
Revolución Taqueria & Cantina serves up classic taqueria fare and new favorites
The best thing on the menu is offered under the heading Casa De Miguel.
“We’re out here to support everybody,” Oklahoma Atheists member Elyssa Mann said. “So many members of the LGBTQ community are atheists. We’re here to let people know that we exist.”
“We’re out here to support everybody,” Oklahoma Atheists member Elyssa Mann said. “So many members of the LGBTQ community are atheists. We’re here to let people know that we exist.”
“When you’re a first-generation college student, that distinction is not so clear,” Ellington said of the choice between for-profit colleges and accredited institutions like OU.
“When you’re a first-generation college student, that distinction is not so clear,” Ellington said of the choice between for-profit colleges and accredited institutions like OU.
Letters to the Editor: July 5, 2017
On page 39: gigantic Medicaid cuts — seniors in nursing homes would be thrown out and millions of children will lose health care. On page 136: Waivers by states to not cover essential health care like maternity, mental health, etc.
Food Briefs: Instacart, The Porch, Eats on 8th & Harvey and more
Instacart arrives, The Porch plans opening on Campus Corner, Eats on 8th & Harvey returns, Belle Kitchen holds summer cooking camp and Guyutes serves up food at Cock O’ the Walk.
Chicken-Fried News: Pioneer picture
Ree Drummond has conquered a book, a blog, a cooking show and a tiny Oklahoma town; will the silver screen be next?
Chicken-Fried News: Between the lines
Sen. Lankford and the state Election Board agree that Oklahoma’s voting system is pretty secure.
Land Run Antique Show brings vintage treasures to Bricktown
The show is July 15-16 at Cox Convention Center.
Folk singer-songwriter John McCutcheon performs Friday at The Blue Door
Wisconsin-born McCutcheon first learned to play guitar on a book of songs by Woody Guthrie.
State wind energy tax credit ends early
Lawmakers believe eliminating the zero-emissions tax credit will save the state $500 million over the next 10 years.
Current Studio joins the Nasty Women movement to give artists a platform.
The exhibit is part of an international series of art shows.
