Our Culture
Now that the streets are alive once again, Oklahoma Gazette takes a look at some of the artists who make our structures, alleys and public and private spaces sing.
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Let the streets sing
The story of contemporary street art probably starts with illegal graffiti in the 1960s, but the Oklahoma chapter is still writing itself across blank walls and empty canvases. We all remember the “Killroy Was Here” WWII-era drawings from the history books, have seen the early graffiti styles in footage of subways in the 60s and…
High Standards
There’s no dispute that BCC Collective has the most eye-catching of public Oklahoma dispensary art, with its massive JEKS murals covering both the southern and eastern exposures of the building providing photorealistic portraits of Albert Einstein, Willy Wonka and Darth Vader, among others. But across the city and state, the burgeoning cannabis industry has provided…
India in OKC
India, the vast and culturally diverse South Asia country where religious traditions vary widely and nearly 20,000 dialects are spoken across its 29 states, will be showcased at a rescheduled festival later this month. The India Association of Oklahoma (IAOK) will host the India Food and Arts Festival at the Myriad Gardens from 3 p.m.…
Strain Review: Killer Cupcake
Strain name: Killer Cupcake Grown by: Honey Creek Acquired from: Paseo Cannabis Collective Date acquired: Oct. 4 Physical traits: purple and light green with frosted trichomes Bouquet: gassy and earthy Review: Many times, if in a hurry or feeling adventurous, the inclination is to just ask a budtender (one who smokes, that is — it’s…
Who’s on First
Thomas Who? raps better than you. Is it a bold claim? Yes, but it doubles as an even bolder dare. As a rising cornerstone of Oklahoma City hip-hop’s next decade, Thomas Who? has plenty of mindbending, dexterous verses in his catalog to substantiate his place on the leaderboard. However, when he boasts his catchphrase —…
Black Sky Affair
Let us focus on a cosmological topic fraught with no small measure of in- censed passion: Pluto. Confused, even angry expressions… At least that was the scene at my bar. Beloved Pluto, no longer a planet? Even in the ever-dynamic realm of science such banishment plucks the cords of our fondness for the “little planet…
Soundcheck: Jacobi Ryan – IKIA
The latest release from Lawton hip-hop entrepreneur Jacobi Ryan is the opposite of its homonym. Not to be confused with IKEA, the Swedish brand known for its fickle furnishings and labyrinthine stores, IKIA is rich with focus and merit. As the title track explains, IKIA is an acronym for “I Know I Am,” which is…
Strain Review: Eastside MAC
Strain name: Eastside MAC Grown by: Spring Farms Acquired from: Midwest Cures Date acquired: Oct. 4 Physical traits: purple and light green Bouquet: earthy and sweet Review: A cross between two potent strains, Eastside OG and Miracle Alien Cookies AKA MAC, this one is no joke. As best anyone can tell, Eastside is a combination…
Citizen Spotlight: Changing Luck
In each issue, we are highlighting a person in our community who stands out for their leadership, kindness, and good deeds. Know someone like that? Email bgreen@ okgazette.com to share their story. To meet Adam Ely is to be greeted with a beaming smile and an energy that seems to have no bounds. This man…
Gazedibles: Apparently It’s Pumpkin Season
Pumpkin Coffee It’s literally everywhere. There’s no point in singling anyone out here. You know damn well every single coffee joint in the state has a pumpkin- something on their menu. I at least went to Stella Nova, Clarity Coffee, Scooter’s, and even Dunkin’ to make sure. I could go to more but I think…
Friendly Foe
Tony Tee may perform under the moniker of Nymasis, but he’s really all about unity. The Oklahoma City-based battle rapper, producer, DJ and emissary of all things hip-hop has had skin in the game for more than two decades and he’s only gaining momentum. Over the years, Tee has graced the stage along with some…
Abstract Remix
The top floor of Oklahoma Contemporary is currently home to a quad of fresh murals inspired by abstract expressionist art created just for the exhibit. Abstract Remix continues through Jan. 24, 2022. “By placing these typically public works indoors, the exhibition invites the public to a visual conversation on how Oklahoma Contemporary is integrated within…
Islands of escape
On March 20, 2020, something weird happened. A video game, of all things, became a symbol of the fight against COVID-19. Coming into 2020, Nintendo, one of the “Big Three” video game console makers along with Sony and Microsoft, was celebrating a minor victory. It had just sold more lifetime units of its flagship handheld…
