Cover Teaser: Quit your day job!
It’s okay to be a quitter! That’s what Oklahoma Gazette staff learned as we interviewed locals who took the plunge, walked away from secure day-job incomes, said goodbye to colleagues and ventured into the unknown by launching a startup, pursuing their passions and trusting their instincts. By Gazette staff To read the full story, pick…
First Pastafarian Church preaches a do-it-yourself art ethic
First Pastafarian Church is located at the former site of Norman’s Dope Chapel.
Drew Lachey is excited to bring the original 98 Degrees lineup into Tulsa’s Brady Theater
98 Degrees headlines the My2K Tour, which also features ’90s and early 2000s pop heavyweights like Dream, O-Town and Ryan Cabrera.
Reduxion Theater’s new artistic director promises to keep pushing the envelope
Tonia Sina was also the director of Reduction Theater Company’s production of In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play).
An art-centered Italian upbringing informs new OKCMOA curator’s vision
Francesca Giani was previously a guest curator at Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman.
Interim Labor Commissioner does good work for the community
Melissa McLawhorn Houston wants to help Oklahoma’s workers during her time in office, though she won’t seek reelection.
Gazedibles: Nocturnal nosh
If you’re hungry late at night, don’t worry! These local eateries stay up late.
Comedy’s everyman Jim Gaffigan brings show to Riverwind Casino
Jim Gaffigan’s show in Norman comes the day after the comic’s 50th birthday.
OKC Onstage shares local performing arts info
Organizers hope OKC Onstage can expand into college and children’s theater in the near future.
“I’d feel bad inside if I did. I’ve never been good at curbing myself,” she said. “Oklahoma’s got some fucked-up politicians, but it’s also got Wayne Coyne, so … I’m all in.”
“I’d feel bad inside if I did. I’ve never been good at curbing myself,” she said. “Oklahoma’s got some fucked-up politicians, but it’s also got Wayne Coyne, so … I’m all in.”
Naturally, media and fans looked forward to Durant’s words and body language, prepared to dissect each frame-by-frame and word-by-word like a modern-day Zapruder film.
Naturally, media and fans looked forward to Durant’s words and body language, prepared to dissect each frame-by-frame and word-by-word like a modern-day Zapruder film.
Chicken-Fried News: Mural mania
New Zealand artist Graham Hoete painted a huge mural of fellow Kiwi and OKC Thunder player Steven Adams in Film Row.
Chicken-Fried News: Haterphobia
Hobby Lobby’s corporate offices in OKC responded to an anti-gay incident at one of its stores in Jacksonville, Florida.
Muu Shabu brings new variety of Japanese cooking to OKC
Shabu-shabu cooking finally makes its way to the Oklahoma City metro.
Cuts to education and arts programs have long-term impact
Three prominent programs feel the repercussions from the nearly $39 million cut from the state education activity budget.
Chicken-Fried News: Something football
Sunday Night Football is almost here, and Carrie Underwood recorded a new theme song for it.
Dan’s Ol’ Time Diner doesn’t serve breakfast, but it has perfected burgers
Dan’s Ol’ Time Diner is full of burgers, sandwiches, fries and tots.
Hip-hop showcase hopes youth Choose the Bright Side
Choose the Bright Side headliners include Original Flow & the Fervent Route, Chief Peace, Joey Sativa and Fresh.
Native Pop! art show bursts the bubble on stereotypical Native American art
Native Pop! organizers hope to turn the exhibit into a nationally touring Native pop-art showcase.
Lyric Theatre’s Dreamgirls embodies the spirit of classic Motown
Dreamgirls plays at Civic Center Music Hall Wednesday-Saturday.
Fireworks and sparklers aren’t the only ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, especially here in the metro.
Fireworks and sparklers aren’t the only ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, especially here in the metro.
Food Briefs: Mama Sinmi’s Chop House, farmers markets, The R&J Lounge and Supper Club and more
Mama Sinmi’s Chop House closes, SNAP users benefit at farmers markets, The R&J Lounge and Supper Club hosts Independence Day festivities and The Red Cup Supper Club plans vegan dinner with peaches.
Black Mass and The Consumption of Mary set for Aug. 15
The Church of Ahriman has a black Mass and ritual planned for Aug. 15.
Chicken-Fried News: Body cam debacle
Oklahoma City Police Department’s body cam program has been suspended because it wasn’t cleared by the police union.
Chicken-Fried News: FIDLAR’s roof
Skate punk band FIDLAR recorded its trippy new music video for “Punks” in OKC.
Summer program gives students hands-on experience in health field
VOLUME Summer Program allows high schools students to gain experience training at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Bethany.
Chicken-Fried News: Meth-matics
Police recently found nine pounds — or 150 apples — worth of meth in a traffic stop.
Chicken-Fried News: #FugutiveFound
A jail escapee on the run since August was captured in Tulsa — possibly because of a #FugitiveFriday Facebook post.
