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Book Review
In “Turnaround: America’s Revival,” Oklahoma’s Senior Senator, James Lankford, charts a path to relieve the frustration that most assuredly affects millions of Americans as well as members of Congress. The issue, of course, is the virtually paralyzing divide in our country between Democrats and Republicans both in the American public and within the halls of…
Live Free, Locally
Live Free Oklahoma is part of a national effort to rethink public safety, but its work unfolds at street level—in neighborhoods where gun violence, trauma and systemic neglect intersect daily. Originally launched in 2023 in northeast Oklahoma City, the organization represents a localized expression of Live Free USA, a national movement that has spent more…
Go East, Young Man
Starting at Memorial Road, venturing north toward Waterloo and both east and west of I-35, is a trifecta of residential development, commercial growth and infrastructure that creates OKC Metro’s newest hot spot.
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The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro: Endings and New Beginnings
Chris and LaVeryl Lower, owners of The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, announced yesterday that they had sold controlling interest in their Nichols Hills adjacent restaurant to longtime friends and regulars…
Gazedibles: Cue the New
2025 is ready for her curtain call, and 2026 is waiting in the wings to take her place. For some, it’s been a blockbuster year. For others, the finale can’t…
Latkes, Kugel and Salmon, Oh My!
On Monday Dec. 15, a wide array of baked brie, mac & cheese, dolmas, salmon, kugel, and salads stretched out before me. “I think the cranberry sauce is really good,”…
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Devon Carney’s Romeo & Juliet Comes to the Civic Center Music Hall
The world’s greatest love story takes the stage in breathtaking fashion as Oklahoma City Ballet presents Devon Carney’s Romeo & Juliet, running February 20–22 at the Civic Center Music Hall. This sweeping production brings Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy to life through powerful choreography, lush music, and dramatic storytelling. From the moment Romeo meets Juliet, passion ignites,…
Love Takes Root: Orchid Exhibition Blooms at Myriad Gardens
Myriad Botanical Gardens is filling the Crystal Bridge Conservatory with color, fragrance and romance this winter. Love Takes Root: An Orchid Engagement opens Friday, Jan. 16, and runs through March 1, featuring more than 800 orchids arranged throughout the tropical conservatory. Set against the lush greenery of the Crystal Bridge, the exhibition celebrates orchids as…
“Bolt Tower” Brings the History of the Fairgrounds to Life
On Jan. 6, Oklahoma City will officially welcome the newest addition to its evergrowing public art collection. “Bolt Tower,” a dynamic 72-foot-high structure commissioned by the city, was installed at the OKC Fair Park this past fall. The upcoming dedication ceremony will allow the public to get acquainted with the tower, and will include the…
Artist Interview: Ricki Lee Scheef
How would you describe your practice? I love the word practice to describe art because it’s just trying over and over again, to just figure out what your visual language is, what you want to say, and who you are. And, the practice genuinely never ends. My practice is incorporated into my life in many…
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RIP: The Flaming Lips (As We Knew Them)
Republished from The Lost Ogle The Flaming Lips – at least how we all knew them – are officially dead. In case you missed…
OG January Picks
Here’s a sampling of our OG Picks for January—but there’s plenty more where that came from. Visit our online calendar to explore all your…
Step Inside Oklahoma City’s Living Room
Towards the back of Oklahoma City’s only vinyl bar sits a large window overlooking the lit up buildings adorning the city’s December skyline. It…
The Story Behind Gayla Peevey
For 72 years, children and adults alike have sung along to the holiday classic, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” It’s one of those…
Live Masterpiece
At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, Tulsa’s historic Cain’s Ballroom was nearly full. Fans in their teens and twenties wearing eyeliner and camo…
Fireside Seats
While Edmond Memorial played rival Edmond North on Nov. 14, one couple—just across the street from the riotous postseason game—set up string lights, built…