Oklahoma Gazette: Investing in People
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When news broke in January that Chris and LaVeryl Lower sold The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, concerns were raised over what would happen to the Nichols Hills-adjacent restaurant that has been a local icon for nearly 40 years. They were immediately alleviated, though, when word went around that the buyers were Phil and Cathy […]
Oklahoma Gazette: Katie Graham
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How would you describe your art? I’m a fiber artist, and I would say my style is considered contemporary. I would also say it’s very inspired by nature, the cosmos, and healing — very deeply rooted in healing work. What draws you to fiber arts? I’ve done a lot of different mediums, but fiber art […]
Oklahoma Gazette: Rite of Spring
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The year was 1967. Something was in the air. And, it wasn’t just pollen. In Oklahoma City, it was a confident moment of civic improvement in which an intrepid band of arts leaders led by the mighty Marion DeVore arrived at the time-tested idea: “Let’s put on show!” In a remarkable three weeks, the nascent […]
Oklahoma Gazette: Where Creativity Blossoms
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Each April, flowers sprout throughout the galleries of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. During the anticipated weekend of “Art in Bloom,” selected florists are tasked with creating arrangements inspired by works in the museum’s different collections. Paintings and sculptures become starting points for floral pieces that get integrated into galleries for many Oklahomans’ favorite […]
Officials Gather to Celebrate First Crosslake Light Rail Commuter to Flip Off Rush Hour Traffic
Oklahoma Gazette: Gentner Done
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Few figures in modern Oklahoma politics have followed a path quite like Gentner Drummond. A rancher, attorney, fighter pilot in the Iraq War, and successful businessman, Drummond had built a reputation for independence that defines his tenure as attorney general of Oklahoma and his campaign for governor in 2026. While the republican primary field is […]
Oklahoma Gazette: Wait: Who’s Paying for the New Arena?
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Last October, Oklahoma City voters overwhelmingly passed all 11 propositions tied to a $2.7 billion bond election––the largest in state history. The 2025 general obligation bond was designed to address growing infrastructure needs, maintain past investments, and enhance residents’ quality of life. Among the 547 itemized bond projects is $25 million for the buildout of […]
Oklahoma Gazette: Harrah’s to Open in Chandler
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The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is partnering with Caesar’s Entertainment to open the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino in Chandler, the first property in Oklahoma managed by Harrah’s. The projected open date is April 9, and the currently existing Ioway Casino closed in March to make way for the new operation. Jake Keyes, Chairman of the […]
Oklahoma Gazette: Rooted in Environmental Stewardship
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As it starts to get warmer (and then cooler and then warmer again), you may have started to notice the green leaves creeping back onto once barren branches in parks, medians, and neighborhoods across Oklahoma City. Maybe the calls of cardinals and robins have started waking you up in the morning. Or, maybe you’ve heard […]
Oklahoma Gazette: A Tuscan Hideaway
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Alongside its eclectic lineup of galleries, shops, cafés, and neighborhood bars, Oklahoma City’s Paseo Arts District is now home to an Italian restaurant. The newcomer, La Buca, aims to bring the flavors and spirit of Tuscany to one of the city’s most walkable and creative corridors. The small space, formerly home to Scratch Kitchen and […]
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