Cover Teaser: HISTORIC HOWL: Miss Blues shouts her roots from the cotton fields into the history books
P.31 Gazette’s annual music focus issue covers the music, musicians, venues and events that Oklahoma City and the greater metro area has to offer. On the cover: Meet Miss Blues, aka Dorothy Ellis, who shouts her roots from rural cotton fields into Oklahoma history books. By Ben Luschen. Photo Garett Fisbeck.
Ronnie Millsap performs his country hits March 30 in Midwest City
After years toiling in R&B, Millsap found a high level of success in country music.
OKC artist Tammy Conover delivers zen through soul paintings
Conover is inspired by the work of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock.
Cover Story: Altered Barbie: Nobody’s Fool confronts cultural norms, ignites debate at April 1 exhibition
“Whether you think Barbie is bad or good, she didn’t fool me,” Miller said. “The concept of Barbie didn’t fool me as a child, but what will the other artists say?”
Oklahoma’s American Banjo Museum recently acquired a rare instrument
The Gibson TB-18 Mastertone spent 60 years in storage.
Gazedibles: Budget bites
You can still eat tasty food you don’t make yourself if you’re on a budget in the metro.
Oklahoma Democratic Party hires Native American liaison
LaRenda Morgan is focused on building relations and strengthening Democratic engagement with tribes in the state.
Oklahoma chef’s vegan cookbook shows living on a plant-based diet doesn’t mean giving up comfort foods
Chef Nicole Asali also owns new business Health Koncious, 730 NE 42nd St.
OKC Phil presents Machines, Motors and Music as part of its Discovery Family Series
The series is designed for families and children ages 4-13.
The Rhythm of the World brings the world’s dance cultures together for one performance
Event founder Marjan Esáa sought spiritual healing through last year’s performance.
“We’re nestled within this great community here,” Cooper said. “There’s artists; there’s galleries; there’s restaurants.”
“We’re nestled within this great community here,” Cooper said. “There’s artists; there’s galleries; there’s restaurants.”
Fred Jones Museum, Oklahoma tribes collaborate on PHOTO/SYNTHESIS
“I believe that what [Wilson] does in creating those images is he gives authorship, which is a very generous act for an artist to do for the people who are being represented by those images,” ahtone said.
OKCPD makes procedural justice a priority and adds it to policy and procedure manual
Procedural justice policies promote fair enforcement of the laws.
Chicken-Fried News: Repetitive injury
Oklahoma House of Representatives members might be required to attend sensitivity training due to recent sexual harassment claims and an investigation.
Chicken-Fried News: Teacher pay saga
A teacher pay bill is making its way through the Oklahoma Legislature, but not everyone is happy about it.
A new generation of female restaurant owners, managers and chefs build culinary success in Oklahoma City
These women overcome obstacles and help each other succeed in what is often a male-dominated industry.
Provision Kitchen offers healthy food that tastes great
Much of the restaurant’s food comes from its own Provision Organic Farm.
Gena Showalter’s Lifeblood novel marks the most recent chapter in the Oklahoma author’s prolific career
Showalter’s newest book has made an appearance on the Young Adult Hardcover New York Times Bestseller list.
OKC Zoo’s Grossology program offers kids viscous adventures
Grossology registration is open to children age 4 and older.
Canterbury Voices’ final concert this season tells the story of Moses in Egypt
The dramatic Israel in Egypt oratorio made its debut in 1739.
The Nixons unite for the band’s first full reunion in more than 15 years
The Nixons will also play Edgefest in Frisco, Texas, the day after the quartet’s Oklahoma City reunion.
Letters to the Editor: March 22, 2017
The American Muslim Association (AMA) of Oklahoma City oversees the Grand Mosque. We condemn domestic violence, and we support empowering women who have been victimized by domestic abuse.
“As soon as I got a baton in my hand, I wouldn’t let go,” she said.
“As soon as I got a baton in my hand, I wouldn’t let go,” she said.
Food Briefs: Beats & Bites, Right-A-Way returns, Zoo menu update
“With the perfect mix of some of my recipes and the Speakeasy, it is a delicious combination,” he said.
Chicken-Fried News: Sooner schnockered
OU quarterback Baker Mayfield recently learned the hard way that it’s not a good idea to try to run from police, and it was all caught on video.
Bar managers make the transition from winter drinks to spring refreshers
Local bartenders turn to fresher flavors as spring appears and we say goodbye to winter.
Chicken-Fried News: Legal lanes
A proposed law in the Oklahoma Legislature could make it illegal for drivers to hog the left lane and back up traffic.
Local Impact: Grassroots groups bring citizens together to respond to federal issues affecting local communities
Oklahoma Progressive Network and Indivisible use social media and real-life interaction to shed light on important issues that affect everyone.
