OKLAHOMA CITY — Candidate self-funding has soared past $22 million in the Republican primary race for Oklahoma governor, with a Trump-endorsed candidate alone pouring almost $10.9 million into his campaign. Four Republican gubernatorial candidates have loaned millions of their own money to their campaigns ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, according to Oklahoma Ethics Commission reports […]
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Exit Champions
Last December, the Oklahoma Gazette published pointed commentary questioning the leadership and direction of Oklahoma City University after the university announced it would dissolve its men’s and women’s golf programs. At the time, the decision shocked alumni and supporters. The article noted the irony of eliminating one of the university’s most successful athletic programs during […]
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OG Picks – June
Festivals/Fairs Paseo First Friday Gallery WalkJune 5, 6-9pm, Paseo Arts District thepaseo.org Bluegrass, BBQ & BrewsJune 6, 10am-6pm, OKC Boathouse Districtriversportokc.org deadCenter Film FestivalJune 10-14, Downtown OKC Read the OG cover storydeadcenterfilm.org Braum’s Affair of the HeartJune 12–14, State Fair Parkokcsummeraoth.com Soonercon 34June 19-21, Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center soonercon.com Juneteenth on the […]
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SpringBoard Effect
Some people dream about opening a restaurant. Robert and Lori Black have built a unique place for themselves by helping would-be business owners answer one question: Will it actually work? While customers may be familiar with the couple’s successful cadre of Edmond businesses, they may not realize that one power couple is behind Evoke, Twisted […]
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Politics, Not As Usual
Let’s Fix This, the non-profit advocacy group founded by Andy Moore, emerged from the state budget crisis of 2016. Oklahoma had experienced two revenue failures, across-the-board cuts in spending on services and furloughed state employees, including Department of Health employees who approved pharmaceutical allocations for patients. Moore, a licensed counselor with degrees in theology and […]
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Beyond the Festival
For many Oklahomans, deadCenter arrives once a year. It shows up in June with red carpets, packed theaters, celebrity sightings and a flood of independent films that briefly transform downtown Oklahoma City into a gathering place for filmmakers and cinephiles. But for Amy Janes, deadCenter Film’s newly appointed executive director, one of the organization’s biggest […]
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Pride Guide
From parades and downtown festivals to art markets, drag performances, and family-friendly gatherings, Pride Month brings a full calendar of celebrations to Oklahoma City throughout June. Whether you’re looking to honor LGBTQ+ history, support local artists, connect with community organizations, or simply join the festivities, there are events happening all month long across the metro. […]
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Screen Time
The Drama Friendships, sacred bonds and loyalties are put to the test in director Kristoffer Borgli’s (Dream Scenario) provocative new film, The Drama. Picture it: A wedding ceremony is one week away. The soon-to-be bride and groom, Emma and Charlie (Zendaya and Robert Pattinson), and their Best Man and Maid of Honor, Mike and Rachel […]
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Driven to Abstraction
How would you describe yourself as an artist? I create large abstract works. I love to work in large pieces. I like to dance when I create my pieces, and I love a large enough canvas that I feel like it’s a full-body movement. What has drawn you to abstract art? I love abstract pieces […]
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Thunderous Luck
How many fans get the chance to cheer for a team this good? The well-oiled machine of a squad we’ve watched all year is better than previous Thunder teams, but we’ve been privileged to watch greatness for most of two decades. That doesn’t mean there haven’t been tough moments. The Finals loss, the Harden trade, […]