Drag has completely changed Shantel P. Mandalay’s life. Ms. Shantel, as she is known, especially at Drag Queen Story Hour, said drag helped her feel accepted. During the day, Ms. Shantel is an elementary school teacher named Shane, which he said was very tough when he first started. “I’m an educator, so when I first […]
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Plaza party
Plaza District Festival 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday 16th Street Plaza District 1700 block of NW 16th Street
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OKG Lifestyle: Lauren Zuniga
Around OKC EAT Café do Brasil WATCH Broad City (Comedy Central, Hulu) LISTEN This American Life podcast/radio show READ Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Elise, Brooklyn A. Allen and Noelle Stevenson LOVE Mutt Misfits EXPERIENCE Rodeo Cinema Outside OKC EAT Omega Chocolate in Bartesville WATCH Veronica Mars (Hulu) LISTEN Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast and radio show […]
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PRIDE Building pride
Oklahoma City’s Pride events were hosted by Pride, Inc. for decades, but an embezzlement scandal crippled the organization. Lori Honeycutt, former Pride, Inc. president, was charged with one count of felony embezzlement last year, but litigation is still ongoing. Lauren Zuniga, while serving as 39th St. District Association president, encouraged the district to step up […]
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PRIDE Royal rebels
Legends & Rebels Showcase 9 p.m. Friday Stonewall Tribute 8 p.m. Saturday Dust Bowl Dolls Burlesque 10 p.m. Saturday Pride Main Stage 39th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue oklahomacitypride.org Free Named for Nintendo mascot Mario’s dinosaur sidekick famous for the nearly irresistible pull of his prehensile tongue, OKC drag king Yoshi combines hip-hop dance moves with […]
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PRIDE Legends & Rebels
Oklahoma City Pride Alliance made history with its opening ceremonies Monday. Mayor David Holt officially declared the third week in June “Pride Week,” Rep. Kendra Horn’s deputy chief of staff Amanda McLain-Snipes presented a congressional citation and eight individuals were recognized for their contributions to OKC’s LGBTQ+ community, along with two grand marshals. For the […]