Look At The Time
When both the big and little hands are on the four, the celebration of Oklahoma’s fifth legal 4/20 is here.
Cover Stories
Putting in work
It’s the first week of April and muralist Jeks is applying the finishing touches on his latest in a series of photorealistic and iconic images to the exterior of 1015 NW 1st St. This time, it’s Ben Franklin, more specifically a portion of the current hundred-dollar bill. As much as Willy Wonka, Darth Vader, Albert…
Safety meetings
Four Twenty-Too On a quiet and smoky Sunday afternoon, Eden Rose and Oklahoma Gazette got together at the Dirty Reggae Punx practice space. From there, the idea of doing ongoing (and free) lowkey shows for the community was born. The first, Halfway to 420, in mid-February was a blast, so we’ve decided to do it…
You’re tasting fine, Oklahoma!
Although Oklahoma’s statehood wasn’t until November of 1907, the state holiday Oklahoma Day’s official date is celebrated April 22. While we may be the lowest-ranking state regarding some of the more important public matters, it’s hard to argue our beautiful state doesn’t have some of the most iconic and timeless comfort cuisines. Saddle up to…
Out on the range
Recorded during the pandemic, The New Pornographers released their ninth album, Continue as a Guest, last month. A.C. Newman took time just before hitting the road to chat with Oklahoma Gazette about the ninth album and the road ahead. OKG: We get to enjoy the first week of your tour. Are you guys practicing heavily,…
Strain Review: The Sauce
Strain name: The Sauce Grown by: So Fresh and So Green Acquired from: Eden Rose (SW 104th St. and Western Avenue) Date acquired: April 14 Physical traits: various shades of frosted green Bouquet: herbal and gassy Review: In full disclosure, Eden Rose has always been the home base dispensary. Even though traveling far and wide…
Strain Review: Kryptochronic
Strain name: Kryptochronic Grown by: No Time Acquired from: Burns Cannabis Experience Date acquired: April 13 Physical traits: purple and green with bright orange stigmas Bouquet: sweet and earthy Review: A million years ago (or seemingly so), No Time reached out about the possibility of sampling one of their strains in the early days of…
Offscreen
Sound is hugely influential in how we interpret our surroundings and especially the moods and emotions that we attribute to visual images such as film. Black Panther On April 28 and 29, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic will perform the soundtrack of the Marvel Studio’s film Black Panther live alongside the film. Performances such as this…
Let’s peel back the curtain a moment and look at what new Attorney General Gentner Drummond has drummed up during his first season in office.
Let’s peel back the curtain a moment and look at what new Attorney General Gentner Drummond has drummed up during his first season in office. Here’s a look at the subject lines and quotes from emails his office sent out this month: April 4: Drummond issues formal opinion on State Board of Education rulemaking authority…
Day of dance
From noon to just before sunset on May 7, the Plaza District will light up with the vibrant colors, lively rhythms and joyous movement as Calderón Dance Festival returns for its second year. Created in the memory of local dance icon Shannon Calderón, the festival celebrates the diverse range of dance in the OKC area.…
