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OKG Lifestyle: Catherine Sweeney

Around OKC EAT: Chick-N-Beer WATCH: The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)

By Gazette staff Aug 15, 2019

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Nerd alert

Comedian Brian Posehn brings his brand of self-deprecating humor to a pair of shows at The Paramount Room.

By Jeremy Martin Aug 8, 2019

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OKG Shop: Collective success

Jessi and Kelli Newsome enjoy the sweet smell of success with OKcollective.

Jessi and Kelli Newsome always knew they wanted to start a business together.

By Jo Light Aug 7, 2019

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Greased lightning

Oklahoma Victory Dolls skate fast and hit hard.

By Jeremy Martin Aug 2, 2019

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OKG Lifestyle: Trent Ratterree

Around OKC EAT: The Drake Seafood & Oysterette WATCH: Special (Netflix)

By Gazette staff Aug 1, 2019

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End times

Local novelist Noah Milligan’s Into Captivity They Will Go explores the arrival of an Oklahoma messiah.

Into Captivity They Will Go is about the end of the modern world — not as a reality but as a concept, a promise.

By Charles Martin Jul 26, 2019

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OKG Lifestyle: Miillie Mesh

Around OKC EAT: Okie Pokie WATCH: The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix)

By Gazette staff Jul 25, 2019

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Going underground

Mystery novelist Mary Anna Evans’ Catacombs explores a downtown Oklahoma City secret.

Oklahoma City’s abandoned underground catacombs built by Chinese immigrants remain the most underappreciated wonder of local urban lore, but Mary Anna Evans is taking readers down into the depths for the latest archaeological mystery novel in her Faye Longchamp-Mantooth series that follows the exploits of an archeologist crime fighter.

By Charles Martin Jul 24, 2019

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Local ink

New World Comic Con continues its expansion by focusing on local artists.

Saturday’s New World Comic Con represents the fifth consecutive year the local convention has seen growth, which organizers call a testament to grassroots support of Oklahoma talent.

By Jacob Threadgill Jul 24, 2019

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OKG Lifestyle: Tahira Taqi

Around OKC EAT: Cafe Antigua WATCH: The Innocent Man (Netflix)

By Gazette staff Jul 18, 2019

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OKG Lifestyle: James Nghiem

Around OKC EAT: veggie burger at The Press WATCH: Big Mouth (Netflix)

By Gazette staff Jul 11, 2019

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OKG Lifestyle: Andy Moore

Around OKC EAT: Brisket Burnt Ends Tacos at Oso on Paseo WATCH: The Bold Type (Freeform)

By Gazette staff Jul 4, 2019

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Cover: Rocket launch

Explosions in the sky on the Fourth of July offer a respite from America circa 2019.

Last week, Highlights magazine (yes, that one) issued a “statement about human decency, plain and simple” calling for the U.S. government to cease the “unconscionable” practice of separating immigrant children from their families.

By Jeremy Martin Jul 3, 2019

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OKG Shop: Eye witnesses

Posh Beauty Bar & Lash Studio offers a broad menu of modern beauty services to Oklahoma City clients.

Shellica Jordan and Micah Lauren are passionate about beauty.

By Jo Light Jul 3, 2019

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Spokies to-go

Oklahoma City’s bike-share program adds Spokies Dash, dockless bikes with a larger service area.

If you’ve spent any time in downtown Oklahoma City’s flourishing Bricktown, Midtown or surrounding entertainment districts, chances are you’ve caught sight of the Spokies bike-share stations.

By Jo Light Jun 28, 2019

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OKG Lifestyle: Allie Shinn

Around OKC EAT: sushi burrito at Poké Loco WATCH: Making It (NBC)

By Gazette staff Jun 27, 2019

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Legendary Rain

Lyric Theatre brings world-renowned musical Singin’ in the Rain to the stage at Civic Center Music Hall.

By Jeremy Martin Jun 26, 2019

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PRIDE Pride allies

This year’s Oklahoma City Pride event features a green zone to make families feel more welcome.

By Nikita Lewchuk Jun 21, 2019

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PRIDE Royal rebels

Drag and burlesque performers celebrate the legends and rebels of Pride’s past and present.

By Jeremy Martin Jun 21, 2019

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PRIDE Glitter beacon

This year’s Oklahoma City Pride event showcases local LGBTQ+ people and revives touchstones of OKC’s past community.

Looking at Faces of Pride, viewers might better see another person, or they might see a reflection of themselves.

By Jeremy Martin Jun 20, 2019

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PRIDE OKG Lifestyle: Laron Chapman

AROUND OKC

By Gazette staff Jun 20, 2019

PRIDE Abundant Pride

Oklahoma City Pride returns strong with an expanded event schedule and something for everyone.

By George Lang Jun 19, 2019

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PRIDE Solstice soirée

Factory Obscura kicks off Pride Weekend with a three-day Summer Solstice Block Party.

By Jacob Threadgill Jun 19, 2019

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Construction site

Mike Montgomery has become a YouTube sensation with his woodworking, carpentry and maker videos.

Starting his business at 19 years old, Midwest City’s Mike Montgomery grew the YouTube subscriber base for his Modern Builds channel to 902,840 in the past four years.

By Matthew Price Jun 14, 2019

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OKG Lifestyle: Christopher “Original Flow” Acoff

AROUND OKC: Christopher “Original Flow” Acoff’s Picks EAT: The Krow’s Nest / Healthy Koncious / The Press WATCH: Black Mirror on Netflix LISTEN: The Spy FM READ: Blacker Than Shakespeare’s Ink: Diary of a Nostalgic Kid by Cordney McClain LOVE: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on PC EXPERIENCE: Never miss Norman Music Festival in downtown Norman

By Gazette staff Jun 14, 2019

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