After a year of social distancing with no traditional Pride events, two of Oklahoma City’s LGBTQ+ organizations prepare to celebrate with in-person events. The Oklahoma City Pride Alliance hosts their official Pride festivities downtown the weekend of June 25-27. OKC Pride Inc. will host their events in September because of ongoing construction at the city’s […]
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Buy deadCenter a drink this summer because it’s finally of legal age.
For its 21st year, a hybrid deadCenter Film Festival will begin June 10 and run through June 20 at various Oklahoma City locations with many screenings available online. “We did the virtual festival last year and that really gave us a great groundwork for what we wanted to do this year. So we knew at […]
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What can we say about the COVID-19 pandemic that hasn’t been said before?
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated adults can resume indoor and outdoor activities without a mask or social distancing. After 15 months of closures, restrictions and mask mandates, Oklahoma City is already barreling towards what is hoped to be post-pandemic life. One of the first things to […]
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Best of OKC 2020
What a year! Even in the midst of a global pandemic, there is much to celebrate in Oklahoma City. In fact, it’s more important than ever to feature and patronize the long list of excellent local restaurants, bars, art galleries, retail stores and other businesses… All while being careful and considerate of one another. Against […]
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Voter’s Guide
In 2020, voting isn’t crystal clear. Few elections transpire without turmoil. The 2000 presidential election, for example, saw one of the most overt signs of doubt surrounding the country’s process as Al Gore secured the popular vote, but ultimately conceded to President George W. Bush after a recount was forced in Florida. Further doubt was […]
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COVER The rise of conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories are as American as apple pie. Just after the fires of the American Revolution had smoldered, rumors of the Bavarian Illuminati began spreading in New England. At the same time, theories of the Freemasons’ control of the country was reported due to construction techniques in Washington, D.C., which was under construction. These and […]
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Tay’s Cannabis
The push for legal adult, or recreational, cannabis usage that came swiftly on the heels of Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program has been hotly debated among both industry insiders and patients, but no one has done more to apply the brakes to the potential ballot initiatives than Paul Tay. And he managed to do it from […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Bice vs Neese
With less than two months’ time before the November elections, some of the best summer viewing came in the form of utterly absurd campaign ads between state Sen. Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma City) and Terry Neese. Neese’s ads, in which she reportedly outspent Bice by more than $1 million, included hilarious red/blue glasses and blouses quick […]
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Fall Guide: The Urban Outdoors
Thirsty Thursdays and Aloha Fridays at Surf OKC 4 p.m. – Sunset. Thursday & Friday Sept 3 – Sept 25 RIVERSPORT 800 Riversport Dr. www.riversportokc.org/boathouse-district/adventures/surfokc/ 405-552-4040 | $19.99+ (Daily) Just because you’re landlocked doesn’t mean you can’t catch some waves. This month, RIVERSPORT launches Surf OKC, an extreme experience suitable for all skill levels. The […]
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Fall Guide: Oktoberfest Beer
Forget pumpkin spice. It’s Oktoberfest season, and Oklahoma’s craft brewers have stepped up to the plate with their rendition of the seasonal lager. The Märzen, or March beer, is known for being malty and rich. The remaining bottles were traditionally served during Oktoberfest in Bavaria, which begins mid-September. Coop — OKtoberfest Coop has been brewing […]