Kim Garrett-Funk is the chief visionary officer and founder of Palomar, an Oklahoma City-based organization that provides support and resources for victims of domestic violence. This year, Palomar broke ground on a new family justice center. Oklahoma Gazette: How did you get involved in this work? Kim Funk: I started when I was 19 in […]
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Shared liability
Confusion has been the primary response to a new interpretation of a couple pieces of legislation related to tourism and hospitality. When Mesero owner Trey Dyer posted a reel in June detailing the OAK’s use of the common patio law from 2020 in combination with the Tourism Development Act of 2024, operators around the city […]
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Original perspectives
Through Her Eyes Through Sept. 26 Red Earth Art Center BancFirst Lobby 100 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 110 405-427-5228 redearth.org Free The painting’s impressionist technique means it’s hard to say where the woman riding the horse is looking, whether she stares intently at the road ahead or casts a glance behind her. She might be […]
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Heirloom hospitality
Local Italian mainstay Stella recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, but little sister Lorena has been a dream in the making for almost as long. As Stella grew in popularity and set down roots, owner Lori Burson kept her eye on the space next door for over thirteen years. The space was occupied by 1492 New […]
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Slush fund
Pool Bar and Bodega 900 W. Main St. poolbarokc.com 405-982-6900 You won’t find a better place to cool down than Fordson Hotel’s Pool Bar and Bodega. Head over to the West Village for the pool, cabanas and DJs, and stay for the summer cocktails of your dreams. One sip of the Jalapeño Black Cherry Margarita […]
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Homecoming 2025
Join Homeless Alliance for an unforgettable evening at HOMECOMING 2025, an event celebrating the transformative journey home. It’s inspired by a classic high school homecoming, but it’s more than just a party! It’s a celebration of the power of community, connection and the collaboration that makes our city so special. The night will feature a […]
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American tunes
AJJ 8 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 26 Resonant Head 400 SW 25th St., Suite A (405) 437-2314 resonanthead.com $31.25 A few minutes into our interview with AJJ frontman Sean Bonnette, he paused to have a quick chat with someone else in the room with him. His voice temporarily became a little more loving, kind, fatherly. “I […]