MOMENTUM 7-10 p.m. April 4 and 1-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. April 5 Yale Theater 227 SW 25th St. ovac-ok.org/MOMENTUM $15-$50 It’s tough out there for artists. As if producing art wasn’t hard enough, it’s an entirely different challenge to effectively show it, let alone make a living producing it. But if you’re among us […]
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Remembering the bombing
Odds are that most Oklahomans over the age of 40 can tell you where they were when they heard that the Oklahoma City federal building had been bombed. It is also fair to presume that anyone under 40 has no recollection of it whatsoever, provided they were even born before April 19, 1995. As someone […]
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Grand achievement
If you’ve lived in Oklahoma long enough, especially if you grew up here, you can pinpoint a few experiences where you just really didn’t feel like you were in Oklahoma anymore. Your first Thunder home game, you probably had to remind yourself once or twice, “Yes, I’m still in Oklahoma.” The first few times you […]
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City cocktails
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you survived February’s frozen hellscape, and with any luck, March will be politely temperate. It’s unclear what else 2025 will throw at us, but just three incredibly long months in, at least one thing’s for certain: You deserve a drink. In a city like ours, you’ve got your pick of […]
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Grassroots arts
Allied Arts has hit the midway point of its 2025 campaign, and it has raised roughly half of its $3.9 million goal, according to president and CEO Sunny Cearley. The funds raised go to support more than 40 arts and culture organizations and agencies across Oklahoma. “Three-point-nine million is a big number,” Cearley said. “I […]
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Speaking easy
Tucked away behind unmarked doors, hidden inside restaurants or just otherwise elusive, these sneaky bars bring a touch of Prohibition-era mystery to the prairie. Whether you’re searching for cocktail culture, an intimate setting or a unique spot for a night out with friends, we’ve got the codeword. Lunar Lounge 1114 Classen Drive lunarloungeokc.com For those […]
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Fresh Italian
Elisabetta Fine Italian & Wine 7300 N. Western Ave. elisabettaokc.com (405) 849-9281 What works:The risotto Milanese is perfect. What needs work:The pasta was slightly too al dente. Tip: Order the ice cream; it’s more intricate than the menu makes it seem. Publisher Kimberly Walker and I received the invitation to attend the soft opening of […]
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Rockin’ green
Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with the best events in OKC! From epic street parties to bar crawls and festivals, the city has it all. Grab your crew, wear your best green, and dive into the celebrations—you won’t want to miss this weekend! Stockyards City St. Patrick’s Parade Stockyards City 2303 Exchange Ave. Get […]
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Proudly Okie
Nonesuch 803 N. Hudson Ave. nonesuchokc.com (405) 601-9131 What works: If you can get your hands on the cornbread with curry butter, eat all you can. You won’t regret having another bite. What needs work:While there’s a chance you’ll learn some fun things about wine, the beverage pairing isn’t necessary. Tip: Make friends with the […]
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New neighbors
Growing up in Ashland, Kansas, a small town about three hours north of Oklahoma City, Chef James Fox said visits to Oklahoma during summer breaks in middle and high school made the neighboring state feel almost like home. Fox’s visits to OKC as an adult have inspired him to be part of its evolution. “I […]