Cover Teaser: Friday’s Backfire art show pushes back against the status quo
Backfire: A Cultural Explosion gathers visual and musical artists together on Friday to buck what they believe are largely intolerant attitudes permeating Oklahoma and its government. Artist Jamie Pettis said this show provides refuge for our marginalized communities. “I didn’t expect for this event to fall under these circumstances,” she said of it opening after…
Guests explore the Mayan jungle in a new Sam Noble Museum exhibit
The exhibit is targeted at students in elementary and middle school.
Canterbury Voices offers audiences classics and international variety in annual Christmas program
This year’s concert features the group’s largest Christmas repertoire to date.
Turtle Island Quartet stops at Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium to pay tribute to jazz legend John Coltrane
Turtle Island Quartet released its Grammy-winning album A Love Supreme: The Legacy of John Coltrane in 2008.
Comedian Brian Regan performs Dec. 3 at The Criterion
A number of A-list comedians have called Regan one of their favorite comics.
Oklahoma and music legend Leon Russell remembered as a lightning rod of talent
In 2011, Russell was inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Local podcaster covers OKC’s burgeoning culinary scene
Malory Craft is creator and host of OKC Over Easy and co-hosts The Dates of Our Lives on The Spy.
Holiday Pop-Up Shops return for fifth year
This year’s shopping event features over local 40 retailers and a special shopping pass with perks.
OKCPS teams with Metropolitan Library System to give every student library access without a new card
Students will not incur fines or fees, though they are still responsible for reimbursing the library for missing or damaged materials.
Deluxe Winter Market offers holiday platform for the city’s makers and crafters
About 70 makers will participate in the two-day shopping event at Leadership Square.
Guestroom Records partners with rapper Jabee for the Black Future vinyl release party
Guestroom also will unleash more than 1,000 unpicked used records to the public on Black Friday.
Downtown in December has grown into a massive holiday celebration
Dozens of holiday events are scheduled through Dec. 31.
Chicken-Fried News: Loose lips
A recent fight at Crown Plaza Hotel left one local man without part of his lip.
Gazedibles: Happy places
Restaurants offering peace and quiet from the holiday hustle are abundant in the OKC metro.
State superintendent holds town hall meeting to address new education standards
Each state will approve Every Student Succeeds Act requirements and send them to the United States Department of Education.
Fusion Kitchen serves up Indian food with familial flair
Diners can enjoy homestyle Indian favorites and Ruhi Patel’s gourmet curry specialties that change every day.
Chicken-Fried News: Crime watch
A Heritage Hills resident recently scared away a cat burglar stealing a bicycle from his garage.
Whether you celebrate with three people or 30, Friendsgiving reminds us that it’s important to enjoy each other
“I love cooking. We do it at my house every year,” Soward said.
’Tis the season to feel worn down, but OKC restaurants offer dishes that help you plow through the winter
Salmon is a particularly popular choice on local menus and with nutritionists.
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 23, 2017
When we make choices that run counter to His plan for us, we often suffer the consequences of the bad choices we make and the ones made by others.
“It’s always my hope that people will choose to do their shopping at local businesses,” Taylor said.
“It’s always my hope that people will choose to do their shopping at local businesses,” Taylor said.
New art space Resonator takes root in an old Norman warehouse
Organizers behind the former Dope Chapel helped found Resonator.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra takes a three-day residency in Oklahoma on its annual Christmas tour
Setzer released the new concert DVD Rockabilly Riot: Osaka Rocka — Live in Japan 2016 earlier this month.
CityRep’s A Tuna Christmas takes a humorous look at Texas traits
The production features just two actors but many more characters.
Luggage with Love equips Oklahoma foster children with clothing and comfort
The program currently serves children in Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie, Garvin, Seminole and Lincoln counties.
UPDATE New overtime law affects Oklahoma workers and businesses
The Fair Labor Standards Act raises the minimum salary under exemption and is expected to cause major workplace changes.
Community aids local school in trying to end student poverty
Organizations, businesses and churches help Edgemere Elementary School succeed as a community school.
Chicken-Fried News: Flavored with Hamm
Donald Trump could be considering Oklahoma oil magnate Harold Hamm for the position of energy secretary in his cabinet.
Chicken-Fried News: Law & Order: Facebook
Facebook helped a local reality TV star get his stolen classic car back.
