

Cover Teaser: Stay or go? Thunder’s future hangs in the balance as Kevin Durant faces free agency
As a free agent, Kevin Durants future in OKC is uncertain, and many factors will play in his decision to stay in OKC or move on to another team. By Jon Hamm. P. 22? To read the full story, pick up your copy at any of our 800 metro locations on Wednesday!
Letters to the Editor: June 29, 2016
It is amazing to see the changes that have taken place from the Oklahoma City I grew up in.
Photo Page: deadCenter Film Festival 16 highlights
An estimated 30,000 movie professionals and fans attended this year’s deadCenter Film Festival.
Man walks across the country to build awareness about veteran care
Thomas Hudson, known as The Walking Veteran, began his journey in Las Vegas on May 2.
Finding Dory loses the heart that made its predecessor so special
Some of the magic of Finding Nemo is missing from its sequel, Finding Dory.
Family hunting tradition inspires filmmaker Kieran Mahoney’s Antlers
Keiran Mahoney’s film will make its Oklahoma City debut in a private screening at The Paramount Theatre OKC.
Dashboard Confessional stops in Oklahoma City for the Taste of Chaos tour
Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba was cheering for the Oklahoma City Thunder during this year’s NBA playoffs.
There are plenty of LGBTQ streaming options for OKC Pride Week
Films like The WIzard of Oz and A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 are known for their LGBT subtexts.
Restaurants, bars have long been welcoming havens for all lifestyles
Workers in restaurants and bars have long enjoyed a safe, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can do good work and just be themselves.
Oklahoma’s Darla Z left her career as a legal assistant to sing in the bright lights of Las Vegas
Singer, author and aspiring actress Darla Z’s life has been anything but ordinary
A new law changes the rules in local taprooms
Senate Bill 424 allows local breweries to sell full-strength brews directly to consumers.
Gazedibles: All welcome
OKC is full of welcoming LGBT-friendly bars and restaurants.
Oklahoma Arts Institute celebrates 40 years of encouraging artistic students
Arts students work with industry professionals and train in their craft at Quartz Mountain Resort as part of Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute.
Chicken-Fried News: Soccer stunner
Rayo OKC’s association with Rayo Vallecano de Madrid might be up in the air, but its loyalty to Oklahoma City isn’t.
Chicken-Fried News: Panty nabber
A local man was arrested after a panty raid at Oklahoma City University.
Tamashii Ramen serves up authentic ramen and yakitori
Tamashii Ramen offers expertly cooked Japanese favorites.
Chicken-Fried News: Healthy hoops
Everyone wants Kevin Durant to stay in OKC — Mary Fallin has even mentioned she might have a job for him in her Cabinet.
Megan Mullally returns to home state for new comedy show at Riverwind Casino
Mullaly tells Oklahoma Gazette she loves returning home despite the state’s embarrassing politics.
Martha Wash returns to OKC Pride with First Ladies of Disco concert
Wash, who performs at OKC Pride with First Ladies of Disco, was first exposed to the LGBT community as a background singer for Sylvester in the ’70s.
Bricktown welcomes visitors to enjoy beach life this summer
Brooklyn-based folk band The Hollows will headline a June 23 concert at Bricktown Beach.
Community organizations stand up for HIV education and prevention
A 2014 Kaiser Family Foundation report shows 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV.
My first year involved, I think we estimated 30,000 attendees, and last year, I think we estimated 70,000 over the three days, Clark said. That’s a big difference.
“My first year involved, I think we estimated 30,000 attendees, and last year, I think we estimated 70,000 over the three days,” Clark said. “That’s a big difference.”
“The rhetoric of ISIS against the LGBT community isn’t much different from a lot of people on the Christian right,” Schonauer said.
“The rhetoric of ISIS against the LGBT community isn’t much different from a lot of people on the Christian right,” Schonauer said.
Chicken-Fried News: Discredit cards
A program allowing officers to access information and funds from bank and credit cards was put on hold after public backlash.
Letters to the Editor: June 22, 2016
Peaceful revolution As a longtime Ted Cruz supporter, Ive watched with growing frustration and fascination as our presidential race has twisted down an increasingly uncharted, shrill and visceral path. That said, I genuinely believe were in the middle of American families final attempt at a peaceful revolution against todays political elites (both Republicans and Democrats).…
Marina Mangiaracina sets sights on public service
Marina Mangiaracina strives to be genuine and honest in what she does, from blogging about the Thunder to running for public office.
Chicken-Fried News: X-ray-ted pup
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is super serious about visitors not putting pets through its X-ray machine.
Food Briefs: Sunnyside Diner, Savings and Loan Co. and more
Sunnyside Diner and Savings and Loan Co. open their doors and Mason Pacific presents a special dinner at The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro.
Chicken-Fried News: Block-worthy posts
Police learned of a pair of bomb threats made by an OKC man on a social media platform.
Freedom Oklahoma directs focus on municipalities and LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinances
“When you have a minority group who are targeted by hate crimes and violence, it is the duty of the government and elected officials to step up and show respect to that community,” Stevenson said.






