Album review: Gum – Gum
Confidence — lots of it — is required to make a statement as centered as Oklahoma City indie rockers Gum do on their eponymous debut.
With her breakthrough documentary, Mitra Farahani paints her portrait with a virtuoso’s precision — not an easy task given the complexity of her subject.
With her breakthrough documentary, Mitra Farahani paints her portrait with a virtuoso’s precision — not an easy task given the complexity of her subject.
Film review: The Skeleton Twins
As evidenced by Maggie and Milo in the dramedy The Skeleton Twins, what binds family can look an awful lot like the shackles of self-destruction.
Film review: The Equalizer
The Home Depots and Lowes of the world can be mighty intimidating for those of us whose idea of home improvement means hiring a professional.
PODCAST: Capital City, Episode 6
In this week’s episode of the Capital City Podcast we talk with newly elected Representative Jason Dunnington about his election and the political makeup of Oklahoma City.
Thunder GM discusses keys to longterm success
As the Thunder begins its seventh season in Oklahoma City, GM Sam Presti discusses how the organization does business.
Life is grand on Planet Dorshak
The Paseo Arts District welcomes its newest resident, Dustin Oswald, aka Dorshak Bloch, and his new gallery space, Planet Dorshak.
BLOG: Rep. Bennett discusses ‘Islamic threat’ with CAIR director
Rep. John Bennett, R-Sallisaw, has not backed down from comments he made calling Islam a “cancer” and questioning its validity as a religion.
BLOG: Four things you should know about the race for governor
We are 40 days until the November election for governor in Oklahoma and as both campaigns hit the homestretch, here are four things you should know about the race between Gov. Mary Fallin and Democratic challenger Joe Dorman.
The Plaza Fest celebrates sweet 16
The Plaza District Festival celebrates its sweet 16 with a Plaza Fest of epic proportions.
OKG Eat: No carb left behind
It was once said that man cannot live on bread alone, and while we have no disrespect to the man himself, we relish the chance to try.
Sun tax opponents miss deadline, blame sec. of state’s office
Opponents to a fee on solar panel users will not get the issue before voters this November because they say they received bad information from the secretary of state.
Library system introduces finalists for executive director job
The Metropolitan Library System, the largest in Oklahoma, gave the public a chance to meet the three finalist to become the new executive director.
Cover story: For good or bad, Oklahoma is an energy state
From earthquakes to the state budget, the energy sector is as much a part of our state as natural gas and oil is to the ground under our feet.
Next time, we’re thinking flowers. Or perhaps a polite hello.
Next time, we’re thinking flowers. Or perhaps a polite hello.
Thunder gets kids moving on reading
Oklahoma City Thunder players donate time and enthusiasm to help Oklahoma children develop a love of reading.
Film review: T-Rex
32-year-old Newcastle native Mickey Reece has been astonishingly proliferative since he began directing in 2008, tackling a litany of genres with his stock company of actors.
Poliça’s Channy Leaneagh and Ryan Olson operate on the same expressive plane
The Minneapolis-based synthpop superheroes will kick off their nationwide tour with a night in Norman.
Chicken-Fried News: Ladylike?
Country superstar and Pink Pistol shop owner Miranda Lambert has delved into yet another new business venture.
In simple terms, Black Asphalt is a web-based networking and data tool that allows police officers across America to communicate about suspects, searches and suspicions without having to use their departments’ normal record-keeping systems.
In simple terms, Black Asphalt is a web-based networking and data tool that allows police officers across America to communicate about suspects, searches and suspicions without having to use their departments’ normal record-keeping systems.
Chicken-Fried News: Put down the beer
Toby Keith loves beer.
Nuggets food briefs: The best chicken and biscuit on wheels is nigh!
It was only a matter of time until serving food out of a tin can became popular. Well, now you can be the first on your block to eat from one.
Sixth Zoo Brew promises a bubbly good time
Zoo Brew is one of the only adults-only events that the Oklahoma City Zoo hosts, and it is a favorite for staff and guests alike.
Organization helps reduce waste while filling arts supplies
ZeroLandfill helps reduce local waste while supporting local artists and educators.
In the shadow of its own masterpiece, Interpol rediscovered its creative spirit
El Pintor is an anagram, a clever rearrangement of Interpol that just so happens to translate to “the painter” in Spanish.
Restaurants need customers to stay open. I’ve tried imagining my life without Sheesh … and it’s not pretty.
Restaurants need customers to stay open. I’ve tried imagining my life without Sheesh … and it’s not pretty.
Do something different: From kiteboarding to home brewing, OKC has it all
Everyone has at least one hobby, right? But for every hobby that one does have, there are certainly a handful of intended hobbies that never get started.
Drag yourself to the Miss Gay Oklahoma Benefit for America
As Miss Renee Hilton and the reigning Miss Gay Oklahoma America, Ryan Wood takes drag to high art.
Canadian County Children’s Justice Center offers a unique collection of resources that appears to have a major impact on the decrease in adult crimes.
Canadian County Children’s Justice Center offers a unique collection of resources that appears to have a major impact on the decrease in adult crimes.
Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre stages the state’s first professional production of The Grapes of Wrath this weekend at OCU’s Burg Theatre.
Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre stages the state’s first professional production of The Grapes of Wrath this weekend at OCU’s Burg Theatre.
Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes has blazed trails with his guitar for decades
Warren Haynes’ respect for Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd is matched only by his desire to beat them.
Scholar, Edmond native releases book on civil rights movement
Civil rights groups have seldom worked together since 1974
A family opens their home, adopts five siblings
Meanwhile, number of children in states custody has seen increase.
Letters to the editor: Sept. 24, 2014
President Obama is dead wrong on this issue and must hear from the people, “Just say no to war.”
Shirley Jones made her film debut singing “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” as Laurey in Oklahoma! By then, she was already a Broadway star.
Shirley Jones made her film debut singing “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” as Laurey in Oklahoma! By then, she was already a Broadway star.
Locals awash in trend of naturally sweetened rums
When a wine broker recently asked the Oklahoma Bartenders Guild what the state lacks, the answer was nearly a consensus: aged Demerara rum.
Chicken-Fried News: Racketeering
The word often conjures images of coif-haired, heavy bottom-lipped gangsters strong-arming balding bespectacled men.
Online men’s entertainment website Thrillist recently announced its “25 most beautiful college campuses in America,” and guess what.
Online men’s entertainment website Thrillist recently announced its “25 most beautiful college campuses in America,” and guess what.
Chicken-Fried News: Bad news
Starting next year, Oklahoma driver’s licenses can’t be used as valid ID when you’re trying to get through security checkpoints in federal buildings. That’s bad. What’s worse is that as of 2016, they won’t be valid at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints, including airports, either. Why? Because our state leadership has refused to comply with federal…
Norman nonprofit launches sports camp for disabled youth
Trey Rudat is a 5-year-old boy who recently played baseball for the first time.
