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All politics are local. Oklahoma Gazette launches a impact news series examining how federal policies, budgets and programs impact everything from metro arts and education to critical infrastructure. By Laura Eastes Cover Chris Street
Heard on Hurd makes its return to downtown Edmond on March 18
The gathering in downtown Edmond has become known for its food trucks, craft beer and live music.
Jewels for the Journey gears up independent artists for navigating the music industry
The event is 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. March 18 at Metro Technology Center.
The Gap Band’s Charlie Wilson stays current on new album In It to Win It
Wilson performs with Fantasia and Johnny Gill March 17 at Chesapeake Arena.
“No, you can’t touch my beard,” said bartender Lance Hall of Club One15, 115 E. Sheridan Ave.
“No, you can’t touch my beard,” said bartender Lance Hall of Club One15, 115 E. Sheridan Ave.
Gazedibles: Cocktail hour
The OKC metro is chock-full of interesting cocktails.
Run, drink and party your way around the metro this St. Patrick’s Day
Events include an 8K, a 5K, green eggs and ham, celebrations with booze, performances by Oklahoma Scottish Pipes & Drums and live music.
Habitat for Humanity builds homes meant to survive Oklahoma storms
Homes built to Fortified Home High Wind and Hail standards can withstand wind speeds up to 135 mph.
Edna’s Lunchbox has grown from a simple mistake to an unmistakable hit
“The only way to explain it is to drink it,” he explained to two nearby friends who were drinking Lunchboxes for the first time.
Parents have many places to turn for youth-centered spring break events in the metro
Science Museum Oklahoma, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center and many more offer activities during the school break.
Oklahoma City Philharmonic teams with stage talents for its Broadway’s Best concert
Ryan Silverman and Rachel York will help guide OKC Phil’s look into Broadway’s most popular tunes.
What do you call a dive bar that isn’t a dive bar? Co-owner Scott Pepper just calls it Lost Highway.
What do you call a dive bar that isn’t a dive bar? Co-owner Scott Pepper just calls it Lost Highway.
Chicken-Fried News: Put it to music!
Oklahoma’s budget woes have only deepened.
A local school works to reduce risks for children with incarcerated parents
Children with incarcerated parents face slimmer chances of success than other children, but Little Light Christian School hopes to reverse those odds.
Chicken-Fried News: Mayoral melee
Mayor Mick Cornett recently announced he will not be seeking re-election, and many have already thrown their names into the ring.
Alcohol reform is still underway at the state Capitol
Proposed bills include changes to taxes, the number of liquor licenses someone may have and stores opening on Sundays.
State officials turn the lights off on artist Jack Fowler’s projected Woody Guthrie-themed protest
On Feb. 27, Fowler projected an image of folk legend Woody Guthrie on a large tarp covering renovations to the north end of the Oklahoma state Capitol.
Parker Millsap reflects on an eventful year as he prepares for his headlining show at Sooner Theatre
Since the release of The Very Last Day in March 2016, the Purcell-born musician has made appearances on Conan and Austin City Limits.
Gin Thai Fusion’s focus on regional cuisine brings new flavors to Edmond
Some dishes have momentum, something that drives you to take another bite. Gin rama is a perfect example.
Artist Corazon Watkins’ exhibit at Norman’s The Depot encourages self-discovery
Essence of a Man runs through April 30.
Plaza District’s rotating Plaza Walls exhibit stands strong as an example of successful public art
Artist Sean Vali debuted a new mural in mid-February.
Letters to the Editor: March 8, 2017
This is called “when all else fails, read the instructions.”
Chicken-Fried News: Dance revolution
Until recently, it was still illegal to dance within 500 feet of a school or church in one small Oklahoma town.
Chicken-Fried News: New Where-land?
Oklahoma City Thunder basketball star Steven Adams appeared on ESPN’s The Jump and talked about food and New Zealand.
Chicken-Fried News: Hurry! Wait!
Red Drummond’s The Pioneer Woman Mercantile is attracting about 6,000 visitors per day to the tiny town of Pawhuska.
Food Briefs: Hideaway Pizza Radio, Eats on 8th & Harvey, Cowboy Chicken and more
Hideaway Pizza launches a radio station; Eats on 8th & Harvey returns; Cowboy Chicken, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Schlotzsky’s and Potbelly Sandwich Shop locations open; and more
Local natives and environmentalists focus on a proposed pipeline in Oklahoma
Diamond Pipeline would run from Cushing to Memphis, Tennessee.
