Scissortail Spring
Scissortail Park has become a nexus of arts, cuisine, entertainment and exercise. Here’s what’s in store for it the next two seasons.
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Scissortail lower park
The 30-acre lower portion of Scissortail Park broke ground in November 2020 and is slated to be completed late this summer. The lower park, south of the Skydance Bridge, is centered around active pursuits, with a soccer field, basketball, futsal and pickleball courts, futsal court and two basketball courts as well as a sports pavilion.…
Made from the market
While visiting the Farmer’s Market at Scissortail Park, Oklahoma Gazette staff sampled the wares of several vendors to create a healthy and flavorful locally sourced lunch with a base of free-range chicken breasts from WH YardBirds. After selecting a robust Mexican spice mix from Nourished Roots Spice Co., sourcing some organic tomatoes, greens, and a…
Buyer’s market
The Farmers Market at Scissortail Park is back with over 40 local vendors offering locally-produced wares. Bent Tree Farms This Stonewall farm is named after a 150-years-old pecan tree situated on its 780 acres. While the farm doesn’t formally hold any certifications (because it hasn’t sought them), they specialize in both single cuts and bulk…
Doing the work
It’s been a quarter century since Blue made LeAnn Rimes the youngest Grammy Award-winning artist at the age of 14. Since, the multitalented artist has won a multitude of awards, not only for her music but for her advocacy and humanitarian work as well. On Sept. 16, the acclaimed performer will release her 19th studio…
Climbing and comfortable
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Caroline Jones is a force to be reckoned with. Her sophomore album, Antipodes debuted on the iTunes Country Chart at No. 4 and her sassy single “Come In (But Don’t Make Yourself Comfortable)” quickly climbed the charts to become Jones’ first Top 40 country hit. Caroline joins the Zac Brown Band…
Citizen Spotlight: Lisa Gerard of Little Read Wagon
Lisa Gerard believes in access to information, even if that means getting it while you wait out the spin cycle. A former special education teacher from Mississippi, she started Little Read Wagon to share the joy of reading with people of all ages and backgrounds living in underserved areas. In 2020, after moving from Mississippi…
Back Sky Affair – Blood Moon Eclipse
Oklahoma night skies are due to be graced once again with a full blood moon eclipse on May 15. This time, however, we won’t have to stay up until the wee hours to catch it. Like celestial clockwork, these eclipses occur twice annually but aren’t visible everywhere across the globe, nor do they always cover…
What would Jesus do? Apparently fire the professional who invited a gay speaker to a class at a university using his name.
What would Jesus do? Apparently fire the professional who invited a gay speaker to a class at a university using his name. This spring, Oklahoma Christian University professor Michael O’Keefe invited Scott Hale to speak to his class. It should be noted that O’Keefe had been on campus for 41 years while Hale was only…
Oklahoma and Texas are now in a league of their own for having the strictest laws prohibiting abortion in yet another Constitutional pressure test against Roe v. Wade and the constitution of the current U.S. Supreme Court.
Oklahoma and Texas are now in a league of their own for having the strictest laws prohibiting abortion in yet another Constitutional pressure test against Roe v. Wade and the constitution of the current U.S. Supreme Court. There are no winners in an argument about abortion access, hence a half-century of taking the same matter…
Craft kickoff
The Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival — which in normal years heralds the beginning of the suds sampling season — is upon us once more. This is the 12th year for the festival, which co-founders Jeremy Witzke and Greg Powell started in the parking lot of Tapwerks in Bricktown. It has now spread into the state’s…
Southern charms
After its successful inaugural season, which included the play Small Mouth Sounds, new theatre company Southern Plains Productions has announced its second season. Founded by Artistic Director Jackson Gifford, Southern Plains Productions focuses on providing professional work experience for early-career artists and aims to provide meaningful art for Oklahomans, create accessible and affordable productions and…
LIke fine wine
A group of seniors will prove that age is nothing but a number as they showcase their talents in this year’s Oklahoma Senior Follies. A company of singers, dancers, actors, musicians, and comedians, all ages 55 or older, dazzles and entertains with a fresh script each year. They return to the stage this May with…
Sparking creativity
The artists of SPARK! Creative Lab are as diverse as Oklahoma City possibly can be, but when they come together to hold a workshop or performance, their attire is entirely uniform. Wearing bold, red coveralls that recall traditionally blue-collar industries, they emphasize the collective’s unified voice. SPARK! celebrates the differences within its roster while reminding…
Calculated move
From the first notes of the song “Tornillo,” which opens the new album of the same name that Whiskey Myers will release on July 29, it’s apparent that some new musical twists are in store from the veteran band. Horn parts straight out of a spaghetti western open the song, before it segues into “John…
Wandering and wondering
Don’t label Todd Snider as a folk artist or a singer-songwriter. He’s got a specific title for his musical employment as a wandering troubadour. “My job is Ramblin’ Jack Elliott,” Snider said. “He’s the godfather of it. Woody Guthrie didn’t tour. He (Elliott) was the first to go out with an acoustic guitar, harmonica rack…
Gazedibles: Holiday heat
One doesn’t need Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to enjoy delicious tacos, burritos or nachos, but we can’t say it doesn’t help. So if you’re looking for a great place to grab a tasty cocktail and enjoy some flavorful fare, here are seven spots in Oklahoma City to find amazing Mexican food. OSO on…
Toast away
Matua Sauvignon Blanc Touted as New Zealand’s first sauvignon blanc, this wine comes from the Marlborough region, which is the same area of origin from which motueka hops for beer hails. Both are known for their lemon-lime citrus notes with hints of tropical berries. “Matua” is a Maori word meaning “head of the family” and…
Strain Reviews: Chem Chillz
Strain name: Chem Chillz Grown by: Lettuce Smoke Acquired from: The Lettuce Bar Date acquired: April 27 Physical traits: purple and green frosted with trichomes Bouquet: pungently gassy and earthy Review: The Lettuce Bar made it on my radar when judges were compelled to drive out to Choctaw to pick up the Cowboy Cup boxes.…
Strain Review: Gush Mints
Strain name: Gush Mints Grown by: Golden Blood Cannabis Co. Acquired from: Golden Bloom Cannabis Co. Date acquired: April 27 Physical traits: frosted bright green Bouquet: gassy and sweet Review: With thousands of grows and thousands more dispensaries across the state, it comes as no surprise that years after medicinal cannabis became legal in the…
