Features
Charles Martin
As the winter chill thaws and Oklahomans get restless for outdoor fun, festivals spring up all across the state, drawing art aficionados, history buffs, food connoisseurs and gearheads.

Music
Rod Lott
Next week is Oklahoma Gazette’s annual Soundcheck issue, dedicated to the local music scene. To celebrate its epicness, we’ve planned four Soundcheck parties, and you’re invited!

Features
Gazette staff
April is National Car Care Month, but taking care of your vehicle is important year-round. After all, according to CarCare.org, 72 percent of all vehicles failed at least component of the safety inspection process during a one-month study.

Letters to the Editor
Steve Kern
I appreciated the tenor of Andy Sand’s response (Letters, “Free thoughts with the Kern clan,” April 20, Gazette) to my April 13 “Counterpoint” Commentary, but he totally missed the point.

News
Gazette staff
Throughout Oklahoma, American Indian tribes celebrate their rich heritage and culture in powwow celebrations. Below is a schedule of powwows for 2012:

OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
Starting Tuesday through April 29, it’s time for Festival of the Arts, this fine city’s annual rite of spring. You know what that means: exhibiting artists, delicious food, nonstop live entertainment and, quite possibly, torrential rainfall. It’s all downtown at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno. Admission is free. Visit artscouncilokc.com.

Tuesday, ongoing