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Election Slate For The Sooner State
As campaign registration deadlines loom, June primary elections are shaping up to determine who will be on the final ballot in the Sooner State’s General Election this coming November. Will this election cycle go by quickly, or will it drag on like a really bad cold? Regardless, let’s take a look at who’s running for…
Protecting Our Wild Neighbors
The organization receives no federal, state, county, city, or United Way funding and operates without dedicated development or marketing staff. Fundraising responsibilities fall largely to the executive director
Free Will Astrology – February
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first climbers to trek to the summit of Mount Everest. They both said later that the climb down was as important and challenging as the ascent. The lesson: Achievement doesn’t end when you reach the peak. Aries,…
Priority Legislation
The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session, and once again it’s bringing the kind of ideas that make you double-check the calendar to see if it’s April 1. Senate Bill 1820, courtesy of the ever-creative Shane Jett, clarifies that “pistols at dawn” are still illegal, but mutually agreed fistfights are fine—as long as no one…
OG February Picks
Film Marty SupremeFeb. 12-19, OKC Museum of Artokcmoa.com Wuthering Heights Mimosa MovieFeb. 15, 11:45am, Flix Brewhouseflixbrewhouse.com Twilight FanFestFeb. 23, 6pm, Flix Brewhouseflixbrewhouse.com Kilgen Theatre Organ Performance featuring the silent film “Safety Last” (1923) with Brett MillerFeb. 23, 7pm, Okla. History Centerokhistory.org Pride & Prejudice Mimosa MovieFeb. 28, 11am, Flix Brewhouseflixbrewhouse.com Comedy Sean Fogelson – That…
The Guitarist From Midwest City
Shortly after being born in Atlanta, Hadley Hockensmith moved to Midwest City. Known for being a guitarist’s guitarist, Hockensmith became a world renown musician, session player, and songwriter. He toured the globe as Neil Diamond’s guitar player for 34 years. When Diamond retired from touring, Hockensmith moved back to Oklahoma City where he still resides.…
Streaming Romance
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but how elaborate do you really want to get in this economy? If you’re not in the 1% club, the costs of an expensive restaurant, roses, or even a heart-shaped box of chocolates can make celibacy sound like a bargain. For buffs of both film and love, here are…
Ten Years Later,The Beat Goes On
By the time the lights come up at the end of a Speakeasy Dance Party, the floor is slick, the crowd is hoarse, and no one seems remotely concerned with how they look—or how they will look on social media. Ten years later, the formula is still working. This January marks the 10th anniversary of…
Artist Interview: Leondre Lattimore
How would you describe your art? The first word that comes to mind is contemporary; I consider myself a contemporary artist. I like to focus on figurative representation in my work. There are a lot of other labels that I could add, but the style I try to align myself the most with is realism.…
At Blockman’s Chophouse, The Ingredients Matter
13 weeks ago, a new neon sign popped up on America’s beloved cross-country route. Its luminous red marks the arrival of Arcadia’s own steakhouse and butchercase, situated just past the town’s famous round barn on Route 66. Blockman’s Chophouse specializes in wagyu steak, alongside high-quality poultry, rotating seafood options, and some of the largest wine…
Gazedibles – Cupid’s Night Out
Still searching for the best Valentine’s Day spot in Oklahoma City? Look no further. Ranging in cuisine and price, as well as with one old school dance, these restaurants, cafés, and venues are sure to cultivate a romantic atmosphere. Elisabetta’s 7300 N Western Aveelisabettaokc.com Take a trip around the globe while dining on handmade pasta…
Stefanie Embree’s Sweet Ascent
When the final clock stopped inside the “Next Level Baker” kitchen, local bakery owner Stefanie Embree barely registered the cheers before the weight of it hit. Embree took the top prize in the inaugural season of Fox’s “Next Level Baker” with a performance that showcased both her talent and her composure under extreme conditions. The…
The New Restaurant On The Block
On Feb. 14, Chef Andrew Black will open his fourth restaurant in Oklahoma City. With an aptly timed opening, Dougla Kitchen will be Black’s culinary love letter to his grandmother, who was the original inspiration behind the award-winning chef’s love of cooking. It will open in the space that previously housed Black Walnut, which closed…
It’s Only a Game
Oklahoma’s red dirt has a way of shaping people. It teaches work, endurance, and the belief that nothing worth having comes easy. Darrel Johnson is an unmistakable product of Oklahoma: formed by old wooden gym floors, small towns, big dreams, and a faith that never fully left, even when tested to its breaking point. Johnson’s…
Advocate for Oklahoma’s Children
Many bills submitted will try to address the above problems, but some of them will make the situation worse. It is not because the authors of the bills are bad people; their bills simply neglect a well-rounded perspective on the reality of child well-being in Oklahoma.
