With a 5-3 vote, Oklahoma City Council decided to renew its contract with Flock Safety to operate their controversial Automatic License Plate Reader cameras for a third consecutive year. Mayor David Holt voted “yes” on the renewal, as did council members Katrina Avers, Bradley Carter, Todd Stone and Matthew Hinkle. Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher […]
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Still on the Road: Kevn Kinney and Drivin N Cryin
After four decades together, Kevn Kinney and Drivin N Cryin are still on the road, bringing the band’s new album, Crushing Flowers, to Oklahoma City on Aug. 25 at Resonant Head. According to lead singer and guitarist Kevn Kinney, Crushing Flowers was inspired by the idea of disconnecting from technology and the internet. “It is […]
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Finally Home
For the past seven months, one question has followed DeNoya and Tony Crawford everywhere they go. “When is Spunkie’s coming back?” That wait ended July 25, when the beloved soul food restaurant opened inside Edmond’s Icehouse Project after a months-long hiatus that left loyal customers wondering where they could once again find its turkey chops […]
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Relationships First
When RestoreOKC leaders arrived at Harvard University in mid-July for the Success Planning Community of Practice, they joined educators, researchers and practitioners from across the country—all exploring the same question: How can communities better support children and families? The initiative, led by the Institute for Success Planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s EdRedesign […]
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The Dogs of Summer
Along with burgers, homemade ice cream and watermelon, hot dogs are emblematic of summer cookouts. Misunderstandings about the beloved wieners continue, including disparaging remarks from previous generations about the body parts for sourcing, but the truth is most hot dogs and sausage dogs in restaurants are sourced from premium cuts. While they may not be […]
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Built for Conversation
Every new cocktail lounge promises handcrafted drinks, elevated food and an exceptional atmosphere. Alchemy Cocktail Lounge in downtown Edmond delivers all three. But after sitting down with owners Mical George and Liz Warren inside the restored Weathers Appliance building at Main and Broadway, it became clear that cocktails aren’t really what they’re selling: They’re selling […]
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Screen Time with Laron
Tonight is date night. Wine and warm bread occupy the dinner table. Good vibes flow freely, but come to a screeching halt as a sinking revelation sets in: It is your turn to pick the evening’s entertainment. As the appetizers arrive, your indecision grabs hold of you. The clock is ticking, the dessert menu is […]
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Ledger Art’s Living Legacy
A gem in the heart of the booming Horizons District, Exhibit C Gallery is serving up museum-quality exhibitions and a fresh rotation of contemporary First Americans artwork in a spacious, well-lit gallery space situated between the OKANA Resort and the First Americans Museum. Operated by the Chickasaw Nation, having outgrown its former location in Bricktown, […]
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2026 Thunder Offseason: The Tough Choices Begin
MVP-level player? Check. Good defense? Check. Strong offense? Check. This is a complete team that can contend at the highest level, including for a championship. But coming off a Western Conference Finals loss to the Spurs and facing a rising payroll, 2026 is the first offseason of tough choices for this iteration of the Thunder. […]
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Lyric Theatre closes summer season with epic production of “Sweeney Todd”
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will conclude its 2026 summer season with Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, running July 28 through Aug. 2 at Civic Center Music Hall. Directed by Lyric Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron, the limited one-week engagement brings Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical to the stage […]