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Oh, The Places You Can Go!
Even as the weather continues to oscillate between warm breeze and winter storm, crocuses and daffodils are beginning to bloom throughout the city. They’re a gentle, pastel reminder that spring is, in fact, settling in. There is no better place to experience this seasonal transition than at Oklahoma’s vast collection of state parks and recreation…
OG Picks – March
FILM 2026 Oscar-Nominated FilmsMarch 13 – If I Had Legs I’d Kick YouOklahoma City Museum of Artokcmoa.com El Tonto Por Cristo – A Special ScreeningMarch 15, 5pm Rodeo Cinemarodeocinema.org Billy Idol Should Be DeadMarch 20, 6:30pm Tower Theatretowertheatreokc.com 67 Bombs to Enid with Filmmaker Q&AMarch 21, 2pm Oklahoma City Museum of Artokcmoa.com COMEDY Bricktown Comedy…
Painted Flowers Bloom, Too
“I find that glass really is a medium that the majority of people don’t understand,” said Oklahoma City-based artist Suzanne Mears. “They don’t know how it is created, what you use to create it, or what kind of equipment you need to produce it. The basic materials that go into it are very expensive, so…
Free Will Astrology – March
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In woodworking, “spalting” occurs when fungi colonize wood, creating dark lines and patterns that make the wood more valuable, not less. The decay creates beauty as long as it isn’t allowed to progress too far. Here’s the metaphorical moral of the story for you, Aries: What feels like a deteriorating situation…
Wait: who’s paying for the new arena?
Last October, Oklahoma City voters overwhelmingly passed all 11 propositions tied to a $2.7 billion bond election––the largest in state history. The 2025 general obligation bond was designed to address growing infrastructure needs, maintain past investments, and enhance residents’ quality of life. Among the 547 itemized bond projects is $25 million for the buildout of…
Iowa Tribe Partners with Caesars to Open Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino in Chandler
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is partnering with Caesar’s Entertainment to open the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino in Chandler, the first property in Oklahoma managed by Harrah’s. Projected open date is April 9, and the currently existing Ioway Casino will close in March to make way for the new operation. Jake Keyes, Chairman of the…
Feeding The Wandering Mind
After wading through the crystals and knick knacks at the front of Craig’s Emporium, you’ll come across a life-size recreation of the alien from the 1996 Tim Burton film “Mars Attacks!” Sitting atop aUFO-style shelf filled with large geodes and positioned under a plethora of rainbow windsocks and mosaic lamps, the alien hardly stands out.…
Stuck in Math Jail
Oklahoma County’s plan to plug the funding gap for its new jail quietly collapsed last month after commissioners declined to pursue a sales tax increase. Voters already approved a $260 million bond, but the price tag for the new facility has ballooned to more than three times that amount. While Commissioner Brian Maughan helped pump…
OSDE Audit Chaos
Auditor Cindy Byrd gave former Supt. Joy Hofmeister a clean bill of financial health, but the rest of the Oklahoma State Department of Education looks like a wild barnyard. OCAS still runs on the honor system, 23 districts spent outside cost limits, and a $1 million math vendor deal skipped competitive bidding. And Ryan Walters? Let’s just…
Weather Woes
As February comes to a close, Oklahomans are bracing for unpredictable weather, with meteorologists suggesting a chance of snow flurries—or sunbathing near the lake. Only in Oklahoma can you experience winter and spring in one week!
Outlawed: Tito’s or Karens?
After allegations surfaced that some Oklahoma senators were knocking back drinks during late-night debates, Sen. Shane Jett (R-Shawnee) filed a bill aimed at keeping lawmakers from mixing Tito’s with taxpayer business. That didn’t sit well with Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton (R–Tuttle), who fired back by calling Jett a “Karen” during a press conference,…
The Producer From Oklahoma City
One of the national leaders of the Hip Hop and R&B music scene is none other than Oklahoma City’s Chris Cutta. Born Chris Baldwin, he started producing music when he was a student at Putnam City Central Middle School. There, he developed the beat that earned him national acclaim and gigs producing music for artists…
An Electrifying Night with Moondough
On an overcast evening, pockets of sunshine streamed through the clouds, shining a natural spotlight upon 89th Street, the historic music venue planted in the Britton District. Baggy clothes topped with beanies and shaggy hair, filtered sporadically through the doors of the venue. Hanging lanterns above the wood-paneled bar and blue stage lights illuminated the…
Carlos Barboza
How would you describe your style? It’s something that I’m still trying to figure out. I would say my work falls under realism, with a hint of surrealism. For me, if something’s done photo-realistically, there has to be a reason why it’s not just a photograph. I always try to add something that breaks the…
What’s The Craic?
Experience Oklahoma’s own taste of the Emerald Isle through the beer, whiskey, and food selections found in these evergreen establishments. High spirits and warm smiles are guaranteed upon entry. Refine your gift of the gab as you settle in and stay awhile, sipping on your favorite draft. Good luck choosing just one for your St.…
The Community Scoop
On a warm evening along Uptown 23rd, the line outside Boom Town Creamery often spills onto the sidewalk. Families debate flavors as they wait, couples linger over cups, and kids press against the glass case, overwhelmed by choice. Inside, staff move quickly, greeting customers while scooping thick globes of flavors like cookie butter, lemon berry…
Capturing The Middle
In the shorthand of American geography, the middle is often treated like a void — something you cross rather than arrive at. “Flyover country” is the phrase, tossed off with casual condescension, as if the heart of the nation was just that negative space between coasts. Photographer Richard Sharum decided to sit with that dismissal,…
Downtown’s New Bar Flies High
Downtown Oklahoma City has no shortage of places to grab a drink. But a true neighborhood bar — the kind with deep booths perfect for tucking into a strong cocktail, a full kitchen that refuses to close early, and an eye on all things ambiance — is a much rarer thing. Enter Superfly, a 1970s-inspired…
Between Places
In Midtown, just off the hum of Route 66, a beautiful new wine bar has quietly opened its doors. Oklahoma City’s Bar None feels both understated and deliberate. The space, originally designed as a private dining room within Nonesuch, now operates with its own bar and distinct identity. Walking in, the room is simple, almost…
Protecting Our Fluttering Neighbors
Springtime is on the horizon: days are lengthening and flowers are blooming—with the help of the monarch butterfly. Their pollination rituals, which promote biodiversity, are a vital part of what makes an ecosystem thrive. But, due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change, monarch butterflies have become a threatened species. The Oklahoma Monarch Society (OMS)…
Education Audit
A long-awaited special audit of the Oklahoma State Department of Education found no misuse of taxpayer funds under former state Superintendent Joy Hofmeister. State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd released the findings during a news conference Wednesday. Gov. Kevin Stitt requested the audit in 2021 while at odds with Hofmeister, who was term-limited in 2023.…
