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01/24/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿ‘€ Discover a vibrant weekend in Oklahoma City with a wide array of cultural events. From trivia and comedy shows to music performances and art exhibitions, there's something for everyone. Engage with the community and experience the richness of local arts.



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๐ŸŽท Looking for the fun date night idea? Let the rhythm set the mood with live jazz! ๐ŸŽถ From cozy venues to lively speakeas...
01/21/2025

๐ŸŽท Looking for the fun date night idea? Let the rhythm set the mood with live jazz! ๐ŸŽถ From cozy venues to lively speakeasies, Oklahoma City has a pretty decent lineup of jazz nights this week, from our online website calendar at okgazette.com :

๐ŸŽต Jazz Night at BBradford House๐Ÿ“… Wednesdays, 8 PM

๐ŸŽต Kendrick McKinney Trio at 551st street Speakeasy๐Ÿ“… Wednesdays, 7 PM

๐ŸŽต Jazz Night at TThe Blue Doorโœจ Featuring Laura Anglade w/ The Ben Rosenblum Trio
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, January 22, 7:30 PM

๐ŸŽต McKee Brothers Jazz Band at BBourbon StreetBar (Moore)
๐Ÿ“… Fridays & Saturdays

๐ŸŽต Mojo's Blues Club R***e
๐Ÿ“… Nightly, 7 PM

๐ŸŽต Music Over Midtown at O Bar at AAmbassador Hotel Oklahoma City, Autograph Collection๐Ÿ“… Thursdays, 7 PM

Explore these and more events at okgazette.com and make your next date night unforgettable! โค๏ธ Upload your venue's events too!

Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a relentless advocate for justice, equality, and love. Let his wor...
01/20/2025

Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a relentless advocate for justice, equality, and love. Let his words inspire action, reflection, and unity in our communities. 'The time is always right to do what is right.'

๐Ÿป Last Call? Is The Pump Bar closing for good, or is there one more round left? โค๏ธ Hailey McDermid, the heart and soul o...
01/19/2025

๐Ÿป Last Call? Is The Pump Bar closing for good, or is there one more round left? โค๏ธ

Hailey McDermid, the heart and soul of this Uptown icon, shares her journey, the struggles of running a bar in changing times, and her plans to save this beloved spot. From craft cocktails without the elitism to a patio filled with memories, The Pump has been a home for misfits, creatives, and everyone in between. Could a bold renovation and community support bring it back? โœจ

Read the full story and learn how you can help! https://www.okgazette.com/food-drink/last-call-12789095

๐Ÿ“… Cha Cha Nova fundraiser: Saturday, Jan. 25
Follow for updates.

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Vincent Orza: Journalist, Politician, Author ๐Ÿ”ฅโœ๏ธFrom anchoring the news ๐ŸŽค to running for governor ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ, Vincent Orza br...
01/19/2025

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Vincent Orza: Journalist, Politician, Author ๐Ÿ”ฅโœ๏ธ

From anchoring the news ๐ŸŽค to running for governor ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ, Vincent Orza brings a wealth of experience to his latest venture: fiction writing ๐Ÿ“–. His new political thriller, Brothers ๐Ÿ”ซ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ, draws from his deep roots in journalism ๐Ÿ“ฐ, politics ๐Ÿ›๏ธ, and family life โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน to deliver a fast-paced, thought-provoking story. Combining his signature concise prose with real-world fears ๐Ÿ˜ฑ and emotional depth, Orza proves once again heโ€™s a storyteller to watch ๐Ÿ‘€. Brothers is available now at Barnes & Noble ๐Ÿ“•

Read more here: https://buff.ly/3Wf6Ep7

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐Ž๐Š๐‚ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ & ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ! ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽจ From comedy shows featuring Jo Koy ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ˜‚...
01/17/2025

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐Ž๐Š๐‚ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ & ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ! ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽจ From comedy shows featuring Jo Koy ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ˜‚ & Bill Bellamy ๐Ÿคฃ to the OKC Home + Garden Show ๐Ÿก๐ŸŒท, there's something for everyone. The theater scene shines with productions like ๐˜œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜™๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธโœจ and ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™™๐™š๐™– ๐ŸŽญ, while music enthusiasts can enjoy performances by Air Supply ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ’– and Alan Jackson ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค . Sports fans ๐Ÿ€โšก can catch the OKC Thunder in action!



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Email from Oklahoma Gazette โš ๏ธ ML King Jr. Downtown OKC Parade Postponed Due to Weather Oklahoma City's Arts and Entertainment Authority This Weekend | January 17-22 Events Jo Koy Friday, January 17,

01/17/2025

Please note - the Martin Luther King Jr. parade in downtown Oklahoma City has been postponed to Feb. 1 due to Monday's frigid weather. Stay safe and warm.

๐ŸŽญ Nuclear Fallout, Generational Struggles, and Dark Comedy Collide ๐ŸŒŠโ˜ข๏ธ Carpenter Square Theatre brings Lucy Kirkwoodโ€™s T...
01/16/2025

๐ŸŽญ Nuclear Fallout, Generational Struggles, and Dark Comedy Collide ๐ŸŒŠโ˜ข๏ธ

Carpenter Square Theatre brings Lucy Kirkwoodโ€™s The Children to life, a gripping post-apocalyptic drama about retired nuclear scientists grappling with the messes left behind for the next generation. Inspired by the Fukushima disaster, this thought-provoking play examines the weight of responsibility, climate change, and moral dilemmas through razor-sharp dialogue and emotional complexity. Read more here: https://www.okgazette.com/arts-culture/nuclear-turmoil-12786759

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: Jan. 17 - Feb. 2
๐Ÿ“ Location: Carpenter Square Theatre

๐Ÿšจ Is Oklahoma a Top 10 State? ๐Ÿšจ Six years ago, Governor Kevin Stitt vowed to elevate Oklahoma to "Top 10" status in heal...
01/15/2025

๐Ÿšจ Is Oklahoma a Top 10 State? ๐Ÿšจ Six years ago, Governor Kevin Stitt vowed to elevate Oklahoma to "Top 10" status in health care, education, and economic growth. Fast forward to today, where does Oklahoma really stand? ๐Ÿ“Š From rankings on education and health care to rural hospital closures and gun violence, the numbers tell a complicated story. ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿฅ

โžก๏ธ Click the link to explore the metrics, wins, and setbacks shaping the Sooner State: https://buff.ly/3C9jwpW

"The resurgence of the Oklahoma Gazette is a testament to the power of community, creativity, and the enduring importanc...
01/15/2025

"The resurgence of the Oklahoma Gazette is a testament to the power of community, creativity, and the enduring importance of local journalism in telling our stories and amplifying our voices."

Jacob Rosecrants, HD 46

๐Ÿ“š Church, State, and School Funding Collide in Oklahoma ๐Ÿซโœ๏ธ In 2023, Oklahoma approved the first religious charter schoo...
01/13/2025

๐Ÿ“š Church, State, and School Funding Collide in Oklahoma ๐Ÿซโœ๏ธ In 2023, Oklahoma approved the first religious charter school to receive public fundingโ€”until the state Supreme Court struck it down. Could this controversial case set a new precedent for public funds and religious schools across America? Read the full story here: https://www.okgazette.com/news/educational-precedent-12786929 ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“–

Start fresh this year with lighter bites that donโ€™t skimp on flavor! ๐ŸŒฑโœจ Grab vegetarian eats at The Red Cup โ˜•๐Ÿฅ—, healthy ...
01/12/2025

Start fresh this year with lighter bites that donโ€™t skimp on flavor! ๐ŸŒฑโœจ Grab vegetarian eats at The Red Cup โ˜•๐Ÿฅ—, healthy sushi at Volcano Sushi Bar ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿ’š, or Mediterranean delights at Shawarma & Co. ๐Ÿฅ™๐ŸŒŸ. Treat yourself to superfood-packed bowls at Bondi Bowls ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŒ or fresh salads at Harvey Bakery ๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿฅ–. For a chic dining experience, head to Pool Bar and Bodega ๐Ÿท๐Ÿด or enjoy American classics at The Lookout in Edmond โ›ณ๐Ÿฒ. Healthy has never been tastier! ๐Ÿ’š Read more at: https://www.okgazette.com/food-drink/lite-bites-12789661

Despite the oddsโ€”pandemic aftermath, strikes, and industry doubtsโ€”2024 proved that cinema is alive and kicking! ๐ŸŒŸ While ...
01/12/2025

Despite the oddsโ€”pandemic aftermath, strikes, and industry doubtsโ€”2024 proved that cinema is alive and kicking! ๐ŸŒŸ While box office numbers dipped slightly, we got a mix of blockbuster sequels, bold storytelling, and global gems that stole the spotlight. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽฌ

From daring dramas to innovative indie hits, hereโ€™s a peek at the Top 10 (and maybe a few more) Films of 2024: https://www.okgazette.com/arts-culture/2024-in-film-12787104

01/09/2025

Come to Historic Stockyards City, in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 15th for the annual St. Patrickโ€™s Parade! It is a celebration of Oklahoma Irish heritage and the western culture of Stockyards City! This family friendly event begins at 10:00 a.m. You won't want to miss this!

The parade will be led by the Slash O Ranch Longhorns. You can see St. Patrick, marching bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, the Shriners, cool cars, community groups, equestrian entries and much more.

Some fun activities for kids will be held, such as balloon art, face painting, and games.

Admission to the event is free. Come to Stockyards City for the St. Pats fun and stay for the day! Visit the shops, have a great meal, and enjoy the authenticity of the area.

The parade route begins at the intersection of Exchange Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, it will head west to Agnew Avenue and then go south to S.W. 15th Street.

Download the event application at stockyardscity.org

๐Ÿšจ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‰๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ž๐ค๐ฅ๐š๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐š ๐†๐š๐ณ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž! ๐ŸšจFind it at 600+ locations near you.Inside this issue:๐ŸŽฏ Cover Story: Stittโ€™s โ€œTo...
01/08/2025

๐Ÿšจ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‰๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ž๐ค๐ฅ๐š๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐š ๐†๐š๐ณ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž! ๐Ÿšจ
Find it at 600+ locations near you.

Inside this issue:
๐ŸŽฏ Cover Story: Stittโ€™s โ€œTop 10โ€ pushโ€”timeโ€™s running out.
๐Ÿ  Can Key to Home OKC solve homelessness long-term?
๐Ÿน Last Call for The Pump?
๐Ÿด Cozy Vibes: Raven OKC review
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Gazedibles: Lite Bites edition.
๐ŸŽญ Arts, theater, film previews & Vincent Orza's new book Brothers.
๐ŸŽถ Music reviews, Free Will Astrology, and more!

Grab your copy now! https://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/LocationFinder/Page

Where did all the pollworkers go?Another easy win for Oklahoma Republicans, but letโ€™s not get too smug about our quick e...
01/07/2025

Where did all the pollworkers go?

Another easy win for Oklahoma Republicans, but letโ€™s not get too smug about our quick election results. While weโ€™re finishing fast, many counties are struggling with a 75% poll worker shortage. We need more election heroes to keep it running smoothly. ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ

Read more at https://www.okgazette.com/news/model-voting-12709318

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