Oktoberfest
We’re officially in the thick of September, which means Oktoberfest, a spirited celebration of sweet beers and salted meats heralding crisp autumn breezes.
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Oktoberfest beer review
Even though the weather doesn’t reflect it yet, it’s Oklahoma’s climatological autumn. In other words, Oktoberfest season. The Märzen, or March beer, is the seasonal standard. Rich in malt rather than hops, these beers — sometimes referred to in style as “festbiers” — tend towards the sweeter side. While three of these offerings are repeats…
Strain Review: Tropical Fizz
Strain name: Tropical Fizz Grown by: GrOKC Date acquired: Sept. 2 Physical traits: deep purple with hints of green and orange Bouquet: fruity and sweet Review: GrOKC’s Tropical Fizz finds itself in the rare category of so-purple- it’s-almost-black cannabis flower you’ll find in the OKC area. There are a number of reasons for that, but…
Chicken-Fried News: Oklahoma’s back in the headlines again, this time for being America’s champion horse paste eaters.
Or maybe not. “As the story ran, it sounded like all of Oklahoma hospitals were filled with people who have overdosed on ivermectin and that’s not the case … The cases we are seeing, people who are overdosing on ivermectin, they are taking full-strength cattle doses and coming in and that is something that could…
Lions, Tigers and Beers, Oh My!
One of Oklahoma City’s favorite fall drinking events is back and bigger than ever as the Oklahoma City Zoo is scheduled to host ZOObrew on Oct. 1 In its 13th consecutive year, the 21-and-older event was held last year, but at a scaled-down capacity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, said Matt Burkholder, director of…
More than a land acknowledgement
The story of The First Americans has historically been one of stoic Chiefs in headdresses, mystical medicine men, winsome Indian princesses, and blood-thirsty braves awaiting their moment to attack. With the opening of the First Americans Museum (FAM) on Sept. 18, that narrative is about to change. Featuring first of their kind exhibitions, thoughtfully assembled…
Chicken-Fried News: So sick of talking about Kevin Stitt. So sick of it.
Henceforth, Chicken-Fried News will no longer be referring to him as “Governor” or even “Gov.” when we address him, because though he may have won that title, he certainly hasn’t earned it. To us, he’s just Kevin now. And, oh, Kev…. Here’s a guy who lacks such self-awareness that he decides to uproot a functional…
Divine rhymes
UPDATE: Jay Electronica has canceled his September tour dates to aid in New Orleans hurricane relief efforts. Chris “The God MC” Cain will still be performing Sept. 25 at 89th Street, but admission is now free. If hip-hop is a religion, few practice it as devoutly as Chris “The God MC” Cain. It’s more than…
Citizen Spotlight: Disty Simpson & Matthew Danuser of Fill My Basket
Small acts of kindness can go a long way, and it’s what inspired Disty Simpson and Matthew Danuser to start filling baskets. In 2016, Matthew saw a video of a man purchasing someone’s groceries and walking away, asking nothing in return. He hopped on social media to find that Disty had seen the same video.…
Support system
For over four years, Air Force veteran Keith C. had struggled in vain to obtain the military benefits he earned during his time serving in Afghanistan and Qatar. His service left Keith with numerous health issues, including the after-effects of a traumatic brain injury. He and his wife sought help from a local veterans’ organization,…
Black Sky Affair
Jiminy Cricket was wrong. When you wish upon a star, it does make a difference who you are. Okay, maybe that’s a trifle harsh. The whens and the wheres, though, are vital bits of info for all of us celestially curious if we mean to catch that next eclipse or planetary alignment. We’re here to…
Matching the vibe
Nikolas Thompson is a professional in all things music, but scoring films is what’s currently keeping his hands busy. A native Oklahoman, his professional path has landed him in San Francisco, Tulsa, and Seoul, South Korea. His extensive résumé includes a variety of titles: record producer, re- cording engineer, and guitarist and songwriter for his…
Season’s eatings
German food may never have had a boom in Oklahoma City, but the cuisine does have a rich history in the metro. There are three tiers of German offerings available in close distance to the city core: the formal, real-deal food at Royal Bavaria, the richness of the bread and meats from Ingrid’s Kitchen, and…
Gazedibles: Fair Food
It’s September in Oklahoma which means it’s time for the Oklahoma State Fair. Now in its 114th year, people across the state will be swarming to the yearly attraction, and for good reasons — the rides, the fun, and the FOOD. But in case you feel like skipping out this year due to the increase…
Strain Review: Lilac Diesal
Strain name: Lilac Diesel Grown by: Budo Bud Acquired from: Budo Bud Date acquired: Sept. 3 Physical traits: bright green with wiry orange stigmas Bouquet: sweet and floral Review: Walking into a brand new dispensary is always a crapshoot, and it’s such a relief when the flower has every bit of the bag appeal you’d…
Pride on 39th
Despite COVID-19 and literal road- blocks due to street enhancements, OKC Pride Inc. will celebrate Pride on 39th Street this month. The three-day festival runs from noon to midnight Sept. 24-26, culminating with the parade at 4 p.m. Sept. 26. The COVID-19 pandemic made their 2020 plans impossible, and street enhancements along the city’s LGBTQ+…
