Wednesday 19 Jun
OKG Newsletter
Greg Horton
Be reasonable
Freethinkers across the state will gather Saturday for a unique convention that touts science and reason.
News
Greg Horton
Oklahoma FreeOK Convention
9 a.m. Saturday
Cox Convention Center
1 Myriad Gardens
freeok.org
$25
Meet the eats
From Creole-style cuisine to the expansion of local favorites, metro cuisine is growing.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Alligator. Moonshine. Mole recipes from Oaxaca. A downtown wine bar. And beer, so much beer.
Summertime sippin’
While winter’s away, cocktails will play.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Summer menus will be rolling out this month, but summer cocktails already are available at many locations around town.
How to parent
A program for teen mothers aims to reduce child abuse in Oklahoma.
News
Greg Horton
Dejawn Roberts was a 14-year-old student at Oklahoma Centennial Mid-High School in northeast Oklahoma City when she gave birth to her son, Jarron Jr. Now, a year later, she is getting instruction on parenting from the local nonprofit Family Builders.
Taking cover
The May 20 tornado fuels calls for more schools to have shelters or safe rooms.
News
Greg Horton
Strengthening school safety from Mother Nature’s deadly wrath quickly became a focal issue in the wake of the May 20 tornado that devastated parts of Central Oklahoma. The EF5 funnel cloud destroyed two Moore elementary schools — Briarwood and Plaza Towers — killing seven children at the latter location.
Hooray for rosé
Just because the body is lighter doesn’t mean the taste is less serious.
Something brewin’
A break in Prohibition-era legislation allows breweries to offer tours with tastings.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
A recent change to Oklahoma’s liquor laws is being hailed as a big victory for the state’s growing craft brewing industry.
Life of Pie
Love the divine desserts of Pie Junkie? It now has its own brick-and-mortar shop.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Pie Junkie got its start with a friendly competition for bragging rights.
Get crafty
The Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival has fun for all, even the designated drivers (alcohol-free, of course).
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival
1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Saturday
TapWerks Ale House & Cafe
121 E. Sheridan
oklahomacraftbeerfestival.com
319-9599
$20-$35
It's a blessing
Oklahoma’s Episcopal Diocese provides materials allowing for the blessing of same-sex unions.
News
Greg Horton
The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma last week published documents that allow for the blessing of same-sex unions in Oklahoma. Bishop Ed Konieczny said the materials — which include guidelines for clergy and an approved liturgy (order of service) — clearly state that the union is not a legally binding ceremony.
Tweet heat
A sharply worded message on social media from Oklahoma's House speaker to a college dean raises some eyebrows.
News
Greg Horton
A Twitter message by state House Speaker T.W. Shannon, R-Lawton, raised some hackles last month for suggesting cuts to higher education while also seeming to threaten the job of a college dean.
Bubbles and bouquets
Whether you know wine or just like to drink it, spring means new bubbles and blends.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Spring has arrived, meaning it’s time to change your drink orders from winter’s heavy reds to lighter, crisper wines.
Bloomin’ treats
Offering everything from bagels to whiskey cake, new restaurants spring up across the city.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Soon, everything will start blooming, awakening new in seemingly barren spaces.
Stick it
The ancient game of lacrosse finally catches on in Oklahoma, especially with youth.
Sports
Greg Horton
Six years ago, Scott Charles’ son came home from school and informed his father that he wanted to try a “new sport.”
