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Internationally known Oklahoma City artist Michi Susan dies
The adage "art reflects life" plays out in Michi Susan's intricate paintings. An internationally known artist and longtime...
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Like 'climbing into a treehouse and discovering a speakeasy': Second annual Theatre Crude Fringe Festival goes virtual due to pandemic
Rodney Brazil is cooking up something special for Oklahoma City's second fringe festival. The OKC actor and writer also is...
Colorizing history: National Cowboy Museum completes remodel of permanent gallery
Rugged bronze sculptures and evocative paintings by Frederic Remington contrast with walls glowing Roycroft Rose, while Charles...
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- Influential OKC artist Michi Susan dies
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Theatre Crude Fringe Festival goes virtual due to pandemic
- National Cowboy Museum completes major remodel of Atherton Gallery showcasing its permanent collection
- The Dream Clock: Foundation for OKC schools says listening to community vital to changing lives
- Internationally known Oklahoma City artist Michi Susan dies
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- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC's Wiggle Out Loud family music festival moving online, launching Sunday
- Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC's Fiestas de las Américas Festival goes virtual, starts Sunday
- Demonstrators protest 'oppressive' behavior along 39th Street in Oklahoma City
Gov. Ron DeSantis lifts restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, moving to completely reopen Florida economy.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis lifts restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, moving to completely...
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- Gov. Ron DeSantis lifts restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, moving to completely reopen Florida economy.
- Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport
- Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's Song,' dies
- The Latest: Honolulu to allow some activities to resume
- US homes sales rise 2.4% August, hitting highest level since 2006
- The Latest: South Korea's daily virus total drops slightly
- 'This is a big moment:' UK virus restrictions escalating
- Trump disputes health officials, sees mass vaccinations soon
- Virus death toll linked to Maine wedding grows to 7
- Lego to ditch plastic bags for paper ones in its boxed sets
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Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland has deployed coronavirus-sniffing dogs at the Nordic country’s main international airport in a...
Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's Song,' dies
CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's...
The Latest: Honolulu to allow some activities to resume
HONOLULU -- Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says the city plans to allow some activities that were shut down last month to control...
US homes sales rise 2.4% August, hitting highest level since 2006
WASHINGTON (AP) — US homes sales rise 2.4% August, hitting highest level since 2006.
Photos and video: Miranda Lambert performs 'Bluebird' with Natalie Hemby and Oklahoma native Luke Dick on ACM Awards
Lambert was among the early ACM Awards winner, earning the trophy in the Music Event of the Year category for her all-star...
The Latest: South Korea's daily virus total drops slightly
South Korea __ South Korea’s new coronavirus tally has fallen below 100 for the first time in more than a month, as the...
Photos and video: Blake Shelton wins Single of the Year, performs with Gwen Stefani on ACM Awards
The Ada native won Single of the Year for his smash "God's Country" and accepted it from Los Angeles, where he is filming the...
Photos and video: Trisha Yearwood gives moving performance for ACM Awards 'in memoriam' segment
The segment honored late luminaries like Oklahoma native Joe Diffie, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, John Prine, Jan Howard and...
Farzaneh brothers support education, housing, other causes in central Oklahoma
MOORE — Revolution didn’t break out in Iran 40 years ago until after the Farzaneh brothers left to study architecture at the University of Oklahoma, but its effects reached around the world and lay a heavy weight on both of them. “Because of...
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Video: OKC native Kelly Lang releases covers album 'Old Soul,' recognized by Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
"Old Soul" features 14 covers of critically acclaimed songs and highlights Lang's rare love and appreciation for the timeless...
OKC Ballet planning free outdoor performance at Scissortail Park
The event will also feature live music from a cellist and pianist from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, who will play the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma State University's McKnight Center to reopen Sunday with Melodica Men concert
For music students at OSU’s Greenwood School of Music, the Melodica Men also will lead a master class in entrepreneurial...
OKC's Rodeo Cinema honoring Chadwick Boseman and Olivia de Havilland with special screenings this weekend
In honor of the Aug. 28 death of Chadwick Boseman, Rodeo Cinema is presenting a one-night-only event screening of the 2014...
Here's how much home staging costs — and when it's worth it
If you're selling your home, you know it should be clean and clutter-free, along with photogenic. Home staging can help...
Marni Jameson: Home makeover sparks fast sale, new lifestyle
Talk about a no-win situation. My stepson, Brett, and his wife, Tara, put a down payment on a new house. The place has more...
Nun's treadmill marathon raises money for Chicago's poor
When the Chicago Marathon was canceled due to the coronavirus, Sister Stephanie Baliga decided to put on her sneakers and run...
Tips for healthy, sustainable outdoor dining
The fall season is the ideal time of year to dine outdoors. To create a healthy and sustainable outdoor dining experience,...
Oklahoma faith brief for Sept. 19
Cultural group to host Tibetan monks NORMAN — The Norman Cultural Connection will host a series of virtual events with Tibetan...
Shared Hope: Amid dark times, look and listen for God’s light
A little over a year ago, my husband, Jerry, was in Mercy Hospital for surgery, expecting to stay a few days. Instead, we were...
Eco-friendly home cleaning hacks
With families spending more time at home, messes are on repeat and cleanups often are an hourly routine. At the same time, many...
Oklahoma Jewish center event helps feed hope
About 25,000 pounds of food was distributed at a drive-thru food giveaway event on Sept. 10 at Chabad Community Center for...
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Exhibit at OKC temple displays stories of forgiveness amid trauma
A local Jewish temple is hosting a special exhibit that incorporates one of the important themes of the High Holy Days:...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Sept. 19, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Sept. 19, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a Dallas-style luxury smart home with self-cleaning pool and premier amenities on 2.09 acres in...
Hot Property: James Cameron seeks a titanic haul for Malibu compound
LOS ANGELES — Oscar-winning director James Cameron is eyeing a blockbuster sale in Malibu. His prized compound, a collection of...
Moesel: In the fall garden, mums is the word
Fall officially begins this next week, but we already have seen some autumn-like weather with cooler days and cooler nights....
Bible lesson for Sept. 19
“But some of them said, ‘Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?’” — John 11:37 When...
Ideal Homes adds to name, management
Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods, based in Norman, has named Zack Roach, vice president of development, to its senior management...
Rooms with views: Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association donors chip in for Project House in Parade of Homes Fall Classic
What's striking about the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association's Project House in the Parade of Homes Fall Classic isn't...
Tragedy strikes dining community again with loss of chef Michael Paske
Chef Michael Paske passes away.
Interview and photos: Journalist Josh Crutchmer spreads the love for Oklahoma music with new 'Red Dirt' book
Arguably the definitive guide to red dirt music, the book features chapters on the scene's icons like Skinner, the Rangers, Bob...
Grand opening date announced for OKC's long-awaited First Americans Museum
Conceived in the 1990s as the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum, the $175 million, 175,000-square-foot museum is...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Cherokee Heritage Center postpones reopening after team member tests positive for COVID-19
Prior to reopening, a team member tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release.
OKC's Carpenter Square Theatre to revisit old-time radio comedy 'Fibber McGee and Molly' with 'CST LiveOnline!'
Mike Waugh and Lilli Bassett will reprise their roles as Fibber and Molly, and Terry Veal will reprise his role of Mr. Old...
Movie review: Family drama 'The Nest' is painstakingly built but ultimately empty
Writer-director Sean Durkin exactingly constructs these potentially dynamic characters, roosts them in a new environment, but...
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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Hair care brand for Black women gets boost from Johnson & Johnson
Sunday II Sunday targets Black women's hair needs
'This is a big moment:' UK virus restrictions escalating
LONDON (AP) — Fresh nationwide lockdown restrictions in England appear to be on the cards soon as the British government...
Family-friendly films 'C.I.APE' and 'Joey and Ella' wrap principal photography in central Oklahoma
The production team used several Oklahoma locations that were first-time film locations.
Shortt Dogg launching Arts Council OKC's Spotlight Concert Series in honor of Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
The biweekly series starts tonight and continues through Nov. 12, showcasing an array of music from local favorites and legends.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC's Plaza District reschedules 'Solidarity in the Plaza: Black Lives Matter' event for September Saturdays
Back in June, many as 10,000 people were expected to attend due to the high level of interest in the new event. But organizers...
New HunnyBunny due in December
Urban Management Inc. restaurant group will switch out its Interurban Restaurant on West Memorial Road with a second location...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 1,034 new cases; six additional deaths
Oklahoma today reported 1,034 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and six additional deaths from the virus. The state's death...
WATCH: Gov. Stitt, commissioner of health to give COVID-19 update
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Interim Commissioner of Health Lance Frye will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday to...
Interviews and images: OKC's Civic Center Music Hall to undergo major renovations
Originally envisioned as part of the original 1993 Metropolitan Area Projects but ultimately left out, the Freede Little...
H&M's new collection uses recycled materials
Inspired by the 1930s, H&M's new collection features vintage details with modern styling.
Carrie Underwood ties for Entertainer of the Year, Blake Shelton wins Single of the Year at ACM Awards
Along with finishing in the first tie for Entertainer of the Year, Underwood made ACM Awards history for becoming the first...
Baptists seem poised to leave 'Southern' behind
Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention’s 2012 annual meeting approved the term “Great Commission Baptists” as an...
Trump disputes health officials, sees mass vaccinations soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Openly contradicting the government's top health experts, President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that a...
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Meet the new Levi's x Hello Kitty collection
Hello Kitty and Levi's team up again for jeans, T-shirts and more
Video: OKC violinist and music educator Angelica Pereira performs on OKC Mayor David Holt's 'City Hall Sessions'
A native of Colombia, Pereira has become entangled in immigration issues complicated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Arts Council Oklahoma City’s All Access Arts program creating new online art classes for OKC Public Schools
Each week, 33 elementary schools and 13 middle schools will have access to multiple disciplinary art lessons.
Encore performances planned of 'Celtic Throne' Irish dance show at Edmond's Armstrong Auditorium
"Celtic Throne—The Royal Journey of Irish Dance" explores the ancient origins of Irish step dance and celebrates the...
Ada's McSwain Theatre to host virtual concert this weekend
Ada's McSwain Theatre, 130 W Main St., has remained one of Oklahoma’s premier live entertainment venues since opening in 1920.
OKC Flix Brewhouse readying 'The Boondock Saints' FanFest
Flix FanFest events feature crafted movie parties in celebration of a fan-favorite title. Events at other Flix locations have...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jazz in June Festival to go online this weekend
Jazz in June is a nonprofit organization and remains a local, free, family-friendly institution.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: University of Central Oklahoma professor partners with CMA to bring virtual music lessons to U.S. classrooms
Unified Voices for Music Education is a collective effort of music educators from across the country in response to challenges...
Video: Reality TV show 'The Bradshaw Bunch,' set on Terry Bradshaw's Oklahoma ranch, to premiere this week
The reality TV series will invite viewers to Bradshaw's Thackerville ranch and gives viewers a peek into his version of...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma History Center to host virtual Smithsonian program
The Oklahoma History Center will host a virtual Smithsonian program, “We Are All Connected: Saving Species and Preventing...
Harding Charter Prep sees record enrollment as it navigates pandemic
With a record-breaking enrollment of over 530 students, beginning a school year during a pandemic to meet the needs of all...
Speaker to share research tips during Edmond Genealogical Society meeting
EDMOND — Oklahoma genealogical research can be difficult for those unfamiliar with Oklahoma history and available resources....
Couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage
Go to Oklahoman.com/life/weddings to view Oklahoma couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage. Publication of anniversary...
Taylor Atkinson to provide Morning Music at Arcadia Round Barn Sept. 19
ARCADIA — Midwest City singer-songwriter Taylor Atkinson will provide Morning Music on Saturday at the Arcadia Round Barn....
Deadline to apply for innovative educator award is Sept. 25
Oklahoma's Electric Cooperatives and the K20 Center are seeking innovative Oklahoma educators to apply for the SKIE (Supporting...
Melba's Swap Shop
ANYTHING WITH PEANUT BUTTER MUST BE GOOD DEAR MELBA: Can anything with peanut butter not be good? Try this dip. You'll like...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Editor's note: Please contact area shelters before visiting. Some shelters may be closed, have adjusted hours of operation or...
Whine not for Wine dinners
As we cross the half-year mark of the ongoing pandemic, local restaurants have found ways to resuscitate bits of normalcy. Wine...
Virus death toll linked to Maine wedding grows to 7
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people...
JD Simo and Byron Berline performing in person and via live-stream this week from Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom
Simo will perform at 7 tonight, and Berline will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Speaker to discuss messages that drive behavior change on Sept. 16
Communication professional Jeffrey Jordan believes anyone can learn how to use storytelling to help audiences change health...
Watch: New 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 trailer debuts with first looks at new worlds and characters
The new clip features plenty of looks at our hero and the still-too-adorable-for-words Baby Yoda (who looks to be growing...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC guitarist Edgar Cruz to kick off University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's online performing arts season
The USAO Foundation presents the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts Council,...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 25th Annual Mesta Festa to be an 'At Home Experience'
The Mesta Park Neighborhood Association is partnering with several local breweries and will donate a portion of the proceeds to...
Video: Carole Baskin debuts on 'Dancing with the Stars' to 'Eye of the Tiger'
The performance had all the trappings you would expect: Baskin donned her signature flower crown and animal print clothes, the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Norman's The Depot continues live-stream performances, offering socially distanced screening of 'The Big Lebowski'
The Depot is augmenting its physical gallery with an online gallery viewable.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 2021 Medieval Fair of Norman to go virtual
The 2020 Medieval Fair became in March one of the first big Oklahoma festivals canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a...
Lego to ditch plastic bags for paper ones in its boxed sets
NEW YORK (AP) — Lego said Tuesday that it will stop using plastic bags inside its boxed sets and replace them with paper...
Savvy Senior: Should seniors consider reverse mortgage now?
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? The coronavirus damage to my retirement account has me...
Sepsis survivor overcomes illness, amputation
Only a month after she’d finished her freshman season on Virginia Tech University’s women’s basketball team, Rayna DuBose lay...
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The Sutton Legacy
Light. Love. Success. Generosity. Optimism. Growth.Kendria Cost glanced out from her fishbowl office at Career Services inside...
Oklahoma pumpkin carver Daniel Miller and his team advance on the first episode of 'Halloween Wars' Season 10
The first episode of Season 10 is reairing at 10 tonight on Food Network.
Video: Carrie Underwood rocks 2020 'Sunday Night Football' show opening
Produced within social-distancing parameters, the 2020 "Sunday Night Football" show open also features user-generated content...
OKC's Rodeo Cinema launches John Ford and Alfred Hitchcock free screening series
The screenings will be on Monday nights in the theater's newly renovated lobby area.
Video: Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris and more win early ACM Award for cover of Oklahoma Music Hall of Famer Elvin Bishop's signature song
The 55th Annual ACM Awards, hosted by Keith Urban, will air live from Nashville from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday on the CBS...
Video: Reba McEntire sings 'Fancy,' talks about 30th anniversary edition of 'Rumor Has It' on 'Good Morning America'
The multimedia superstar also chatted today on "GMA" about her recent Grand Ole Opry performance with fellow Oklahoma native...
Oklahoma songwriter Kalyn Fay and Tulsa's World Stage Theatre Company to appear on John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' #ArtsAcrossAmerica
During Tuesday's live-stream, people will be invited to support Fay and the World Stage Theatre Company with online tips.
Entertainer of the Year nominees Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett to open ACM Awards
Also, reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, 15-time ACM Award winner and host Keith Urban and international pop icon Pink will...
Metro man brings Oklahoma history to life through congressman ancestor
Several years ago, David Morgan learned that a local college had a collection of documents and other items that belonged to his...
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Discover Oklahoma: Fall back into normalcy with events, festivals
Fall begins on Sept. 22. It's my favorite time of year, and I am still hopeful for traces of normalcy, given what the entire...
Family Talk: Set expectations for your children
A friend of mine recently posted this conversation on Facebook: Unnamed hormonal pre-teen child: “Mom, you expect so much of...
Nature & You: Would you like your blackbird pie served à la mode?
A popular nursery rhyme contains the stanza: “Four and twenty blackbirds, baked in a pie.” That little ditty comes to mind...
It's best to show appreciation when receiving a gift
QUESTION: My aunt gave me a box of candy for my birthday although she knows I really need to lose 25 pounds for health reasons....
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Surgeon offers procedure to avoid amputation and early death
Oklahoma City vascular surgeon has pioneered a minimally invasive procedure to restore blood flow to lower extremities,...
Interviews and video: OKC violinist and music teacher Angelica Pereira gets tangled in immigration issues with COVID-19 complications
Her application for permanent residency has been denied, her work visa has expired, and she is legally required to leave the...
Video: Go behind-the-scenes of Carrie Underwood's new 'Sunday Night Football' show opening, debuting tonight
"Sunday Night Football" has been primetime television’s No. 1 program for an unprecedented nine consecutive years.
Taylor Swift to perform at the 2020 ACM Awards
The awards show will be broadcast live from Nashville from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday on the CBS Television Network.
Winners list: Oklahoma's Red Earth Festival honors Native American artists
Red Earth Festival still honored several participating artists in a variety of categories at a Sept. 5 awards show.
Long-delayed ACM Awards air Wednesday with Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani and more
Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn and Maddie & Tae are among the stars with...
Black scientists call out racism in the field and counter it
WASHINGTON (AP) — University of Washington ecologist Christopher Schell is studying how coronavirus shutdowns have affected...
Red Earth inspiration: Native American festival names 2020 award winners
SHAWNEE - When Lauretta Newby-Coker is creating her signature artworks, the gloves inevitably come off. "I'll start with gloves...
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Broadway star headlines new OCU acting master’s program Oklahoma City University, in partnership with the Academy of Live and...
Oklahoma City Parties! Helen Ford Wallace
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SALLY Birthday party: A group of friends celebrated Sally Blake’s 74th birthday with a party in her home. They...
Exhibit showcases Oklahoma artists who moved to California
Visitors can learn much more about the friendship and work of six artists who moved from Oklahoma City to California in a...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Inaugural 'Rockin The Canyon' rescheduled to 2021
The 310-acre Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park features a large festival area surrounded by red canyon walls, hiking trails, a...
Watch: Flaming Lips perform 'God and the Policeman' from their space bubbles on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
The song is from the Grammy-winning group's 21st full-length studio album, "American Head," which was released Friday on Warner...
Brazil Indigenous group celebrates 6 months without COVID-19
ALTO RIO GUAMA INDIGENOUS TERRITORY, Brazil (AP) — A group of Tembé men armed with bows and shotguns arrived on motorcycles at...
Pope teams up with Slow Food founder for environment appeal
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has formed an unusual partnership with the agnostic Italian founder of the Slow Food movement while...
Jewish New Year will usher in High Holy Days
Rosh Hashana, also known as the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown Friday. The holiday marks the beginning of the Jewish High...
Tips for fueling up for outdoor fall chores
Along with the fall season comes a range of outdoor chores for homeowners, from clearing trees and branches after wicked...
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Bible lesson for Sept. 12
“Jesus said to Martha, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Sept. 12, 2020
Graig & Streight Orthodontics: 12100 S Western Ave., medical clinic-office, erect, $850,000. P I 2 D LP: 12100 S Western...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Sept. 12, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a "move-in ready," two-story, brick house with pool with diving board and sundeck on 0.57 acre in...
Oklahoma faith briefs for Sept. 12
Church will mark centennial in Moore MOORE — Central Church of Christ in Moore will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 20...
Hot Property: No futuristic setting here
LOS ANGELES — Actress-producer Cynthia Sikes Yorkin, who helmed the "Blade Runner 2049" sequel, has put her home in Bel-Air on...
Real estate briefs from The Oklahoman for Sept. 12, 2020
Chinowth & Cohen acquires Churchill-Brown & Associates Tulsa's Chinowth & Cohen Realtors has acquired...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from the Oklahoman for Sept. 12, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Marni Jameson: Survival tips for when coronavirus sends college kids homee
Last fall. Rachel Prull was reveling in her newfound freedom. A college freshman at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at...
Oklahoma City's Will Rogers Gardens is looking for new 'Friends'
Get acquainted with the Friends of Will Rogers Gardens Foundation at the park named for Oklahoma's favorite son from 5 to 8...
Parade of Homes Fall Classic kicks off next weekend in Oklahoma City area
The Parade of Homes Fall Classic, featuring 112 new homes by 49 builders, is set for Sept. 19-27. Homes from Edmond to Norman...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Sept. 12, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $47 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral set to install its first female dean
The young woman had watched her mother's breathing grow more labored. The family priest entered the room and began praying for...
Shared Hope with Jane Jayroe Gamble: Standing strong in your convictions
I’ve always been a big fan of Vicki Miles-LaGrange. In 2017, she provided a beautiful devotional piece for my book, “Practice.”...
Analysis: Eviction moratorium will compound problems, housing industry leaders say
It's hard to hear it above the din, but the renter eviction moratorium has housing trade groups and nonprofits sounding an...
Reba McEntire releases 30th anniversary edition of 'Rumor Has It,' to perform Monday on 'Good Morning America'
"Rumor Has It" was originally released in 1990 and features four Top 10 hits, including the album title track, “You Lie,”...
Cherokee Nation Film Office offering scholarships for Oklahoma Film & TV Academy certification courses
Scholarships are offered to citizens of any federally recognized tribe with preference given to Cherokee Nation citizens...
Oklahoma City Museum of Art kicks off 'Modern Documentary Classics' film series today with 'Grey Gardens'
The museum theater is taking many COVID-19 precautions, including limiting capacity, with seats and rows blocked off between...
Confirmed total COVID-19 cases up to 67,642 in Oklahoma; deaths rise to 888
The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Friday there have been 67,642 total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma.
OKC's 3rd Act Theatre Company bringing 'Frankenstein' to life tonight
The production stars just three actors, each taking on multiple roles. Ford Filson, Kat Adams and Peter Fischaber are the...
Interview and video: Oklahoma singer-songwriter Tennessee Jet goes for variety on his new album 'The Country'
"The Country" roams from a bluegrass cover of the Black Crowes' "She Talks to Angels" and a cinematic take on Townes Van...
Visitation at long-term care facilities can resume more quickly under new guidelines
Long-term care facilities now have more flexibility to reinstate in-person visitation after updated guidelines were released...
Here are the colors for spring/summer 2021
Colors illustrative of nature and that lift our spirits are coming next year
Interview and video: Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne talks new album 'American Head,' space bubbles, alternative history songwriting, coronavirus pandemic,...
Oklahoma City-based art-rock band The Flaming Lips will be the musical guest on Friday's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy...
Movie review: Rock doc 'Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind' tells singer-songwriter's story through his songs
Writer-directors Martha Kehoe and Joan Tosoni capitalize on both Lightfoot's blunt honesty and legendary song catalog, creating...
Oklahoma Film & TV Academy begins classes, launches 'Film Crew 101' podcast
After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down productions in Oklahoma in spring, work on various movie and TV projects began ramping...
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MOONLIGHTING: Lyric Theatre’s "Moonlight Cabaret" opens at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage, 301 W...
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OU Medicine’s COVID-19 test offers fast results, high volume
Having several testing options allows the OU Medicine Laboratory to operate 24/7 and process more than 1,000 specimens each day.
Watch: OKC rapper Jabee releases powerful video for 'Hope,' announces Tower Theatre concert
Tickets for the concert go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, and the show will have limited capacity for social distancing.
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Watch: Carrie Underwood makes a cameo as Brad Paisley guest-hosts 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Naturally, the Checotah native teased Paisley about having to appear and save the show for him.
Trailer: Investigation Discovery planning multiple specials about 'Tiger King' stars Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin
ID's "Joe Exotic: Tigers, Lies and Cover-Up" takes a new look at the evidence surrounding Lewis’s mysterious disappearance and...
2020 CMT Music Awards to be broadcast next month
Checotah native Carrie Underwood in 2019 added to her total as the biggest winner in CMT Music Awards history.
Salvador Dali exhibit opening Friday at Shawnee's Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
The museum will be open and free of charge from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 as part of a community celebration.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Scissortail Park's Family Kite Day rescheduled for Saturday
Free build-your-own DIY kite kits, provided by Sonic Drive-In, will be available while supplies last, as well as free...
Amazon to develop Joe Exotic series featuring Nicolas Cage as the 'Tiger King' star
The as-yet-untitled series will mark the Oscar winner's first regular TV role.
Tulsa's Philbrook Museum of Art to host landmark exhibit 'Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists'
As the primary makers of ceramics, basketry, textiles, and bead- and quillwork in their communities, women have long been the...
Kristin Chenoweth headlining Oklahoma City University's new acting master's degree program
An OCU graduate, Chenoweth will conduct master classes at least once a year for OCU MFA students in L.A.
5 historic OKC buildings once hidden but brought back to life
Like cities across the country, Oklahoma City showed little interest in historic preservation in the 1960s. Hundreds of...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC artist Nicole Poole brainstorms innovative art projects during pandemic
She will be the ringleader on Saturday of "You Are Here," an afternoon of small performances for one-person audiences...
Nonprofit offers technology training for adults navigating virtual school with children
A local organization specializing in adult literacy and career education training will turn its focus toward helping parents...
British Airways' parent to cut flights following quarantines
LONDON (AP) — British Airways’ parent company said Thursday it will cut flights due to coronavirus travel restrictions and...
Nonprofit Notes
OCCC foundation adds board members The Foundation for Oklahoma City Community College recently announced four new appointees to...
Plaza District to host event honoring Black artists
An event to honor Black visual artists and performers is coming to the Plaza District later this month. The Plaza District,...
'Generational' show on exhibit at JRB gallery through October
Denise Duong’s collages suggest secret compartments and worlds within worlds, while Rebecca Wheeler’s paintings take us back to...
Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood and Trisha Yearwood to perform on ACM Awards
The ACM Awards normally take place in the spring in Las Vegas but have been moved due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Video: Paranormal Cirque show playing Lawton
The show features an innovative horror story that takes viewers into a parallel world populated by monstrous creatures with...
The Latest: S Korea's coronavirus resurgence seems to slow
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases have stayed below 200 for an eighth straight day, suggesting the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC venue The Paramount Room won't reopen
The Paramount Room is at least the second Oklahoma City venue to announce that it was closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani to play virtual fundraiser for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
The event is in commemoration of the nonprofit’s 40th anniversary and will include two performances from Shelton featuring...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma Museums Association taking 2020 conference virtual
The conference’s two keynote speakers are Seema Rao, deputy director and chief experience officer at the Akron Museum of Art in...
Video: Oklahoma-filmed horror Western 'The Pale Door' released on streaming, out soon on DVD and Blu-ray
Oklahoma locations featured in "The Pale Door" include the Snake River Junction Old West outpost in Bray; the Oklahoma Railway...
Video: 'The Tiger King Mystery,' about the disappearance of Carole Baskin's former husband Don Lewis, to air on '48 Hours Suspicion' tonight
Now, in her first television interview, Trish Farr-Payne claims her ex-husband Kenny Farr may have been connected to Lewis’...
John Fullbright to play free show at Scissortail Park to celebrate the downtown OKC park's one-year anniversary
The concert will take place on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn at Scissortail Park, where the 4.4-acre expanse...
Speaker to share search for ancestral cemetery during genealogy meeting
What if the location of an old cemetery was lost to history, along with the ancestral families buried there? When Sydney...
Metro Tech Board of Education officers reelected
Metro Tech Board of Education officers recently were reelected and will serve the 2020-21 school year. Gaining reelection were...
Couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage
Go to Oklahoman.com/life/weddings to view Oklahoma couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage. Publication of anniversary...
Choctaw sailor conducts systems checks aboard USS Mustin in South China Sea
Blake Fox, of Choctaw, information systems technician 2nd class, conducts systems checks as the Arleigh Burke-class...
Mustang Education Center awarded $2,500 Oklahoma Arts Council grant
The Oklahoma Arts Council has awarded a $2,500 grant to the Mustang Education Center. The center houses a half-day...
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Valeria Carreno, an Edmond North High School graduate, is this year’s recipient of the Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC) Barry...
Genealogist to discuss researching Native American heritage
The Oklahoma Genealogical Society will host the webinar program “Native American Genealogy & Research” from 6 to 7:30 p.m....
Achievers
Matthew Edward Phillips, 15, of Jones, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America...
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The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club Higher Education Scholarship Recipients have been announced for the 2020-2021 academic...
Achievers
Metro Tech employees recently received awards and recognition for their commitment to career and technical education during...
Mustang High School awarded $5,000 Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Grant
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Aviation Education Program has awarded a $5,000 grant to Mustang High School that will...
Melba's Swap Shop
SERVE FRITTATA FOR ANY MEAL DEAR MELBA: A frittata is an Italian omelet. Try this one. It's good for any meal — breakfast,...
Meat-ing in the middle
EDMOND — Back in March, the partners behind Livegrass Butcher + Bistro were all set for their grand opening when the...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Editor's note: Please contact area shelters before visiting. Some shelters may be closed, have adjusted hours of operation or...
OKC has free landfill day Sept. 12
Oklahoma City trash, recycling and bulky trash customers who need to get rid of extra junk or landscape debris can take...
Arcadia Farmers Market General Store to open Sept. 11
ARCADIA — The homegrown and home-canned foods that often sell out on summer market days will now be available year-round at the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Metropolitan Library System locations reach 'Grab & Go' stage
Masks are required inside all the library locations.
UPDATED: Hanson planning series of live-stream concerts at Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom
Hanson will announce the first concert theme and put tickets to the October concerts on sale at noon Tuesday.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Cher's rescheduled Oklahoma City show postponed
The tour is working to reroute for next year, but no new OKC date has been determined at this point, according to an arena...
Cleveland County Detention Center to host job fair
NORMAN —A career fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Cleveland County Detention Center, 2550 W Franklin Road....
Cushing musician Michael Music to perform at Arcadia Round Barn
ARCADIA — Cushing musician Michael Music will present Morning Music on Saturday at the Arcadia Round Barn. Music will perform...
Achievers
Breanna Robison, of Oklahoma City, and Lilly Hennen, of Shawnee, will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday as...
Video: New documentary special 'Biography: I Want My MTV' premieres tonight
The special charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon that came to define a generation: MTV.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 2020 Oklahoma Book Festival canceled
The festival is expected to return in 2021.
Video: ESPN+ documentary series 'Our Time: Oklahoma State Football' to continue filming throughout the fall
The series is based in Stillwater, with all local crew members being provided by 1577 Productions out of Oklahoma City.
Weatherford's Stafford Air & Space Museum offering free admission for Oklahoma astronaut Gen. Thomas P. Stafford's 90th birthday
For his seven decades of commitment to this nation, and the development of aviation and spaceflight, Gen. Stafford has been...
OMRF, OU join forces to battle coronavirus
When COVID-19 hit Oklahoma, the state had only minimal testing options available. In most labs with standard equipment on hand,...
Savvy Senior: How to prevent falls during a pandemic
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: My 80-year-old mother, who lives alone and is self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, has fallen...
Bodyworks: Colon cancer doesn’t just strike older people
Adam’s Journal Like many, I was shocked and saddened by the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, who played the Black Panther and...
Submissions open today for OKC's deadCenter Film Festival 2021
More than 1,600 films were submitted from Oklahoma and around the world for deadCenter 2020, and 140 were selected for official...
California fire sparked by device to reveal baby's gender
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A couple’s plan to reveal their baby’s gender went up not in blue or pink smoke but in flames when the...
Red Rooster, Goro lose chefs too soon
On this Labor Day, let's remember the travails the dining industry currently face and the tragedy of two losses too soon...
Video: AARP Oklahoma and Tower Theatre's Happy Half-Hour music series to feature Oklahoma musicians Mallory Eagle, Levi Parham and Branjae
The series, which is celebrating and supporting local and regional musicians, kicked off last week with a performance by...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: With tonight's Red Alert Restart, event companies to light up local venues to raise awareness for RESTART Act
Some of the participating venues and iconic structures include the Oklahoma City Civic Center, Chesapeake Energy Arena,...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC's The Criterion reschedules Tech N9ne, Ween and Blackberry Smoke shows to 2021
The Criterion was among several venues in the Oklahoma City area that participated earlier this month in the Red Alert Restart...
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Watch: Oklahoma musician Samantha Crain goes upside down and all around in new 'Reunion' lyric video
"Reunion" is featured on Crain's new album "A Small Death," which was released in July.
Nature & You: Are sugar water feeders harmful to hummingbirds?
Year in and year out, I end up hearing the selfsame mantra: “Be sure to take your hummingbird feeders down and put them in...
Tread lightly with opinions on friend's boyfriend
QUESTION: My good friend is going out with a man who I don’t think is right for her. Should I tell her how I feel? We have been...
Family Talk: What did you say?
Readers’ Digest Magazine ran a contest calling for funny family stories. One of the winning entries came from Pat Tornatore...
Prison ministry leader helping eliminate confusion about felons' voter eligibility
Fourteen years. That's the stretch of time Michael Johnson Sr. went without voting — all because he didn't know he could....
Photos and video: Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley perform on Grand Ole Opry Saturday night live-stream
Underwood opened the show with her six-week No. 1 debut single “Jesus, Take The Wheel” and spoke of the honor she felt to be on...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Lyric Theatre takes shows outdoors at Myriad Gardens with 'Lyric Kids’ Clubhouse Cabaret' and 'Lyric’s Moonlight Cabaret'
The nonprofit theater is taking musical programming for both adults and youngsters to downtown Oklahoma City with the Sept....
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC Philharmonic Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate talks about revising the orchestra's Classics and Pops seasons due to the...
The revised plan includes 60-minute programs presented without intermissions, a socially distanced setting both on and off...
Interview and photos: North Dakota artist Nelda Schrupp named Honored One at Red Earth Festival, concluding today in Shawnee
Although the event was delayed from June to Labor Day weekend in light of the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of artists,...
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Symphony to perform outdoor concert TULSA — Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College will perform Beethoven’s "5th...
Oklahoma City Events! Helen Ford Wallace
INASMUCH FOUNDATION/CRYSTAL BRIDGE Special announcement: An announcement was made on the north end of the Crystal Bridge...
Members not flocking back to houses of worship
Their theology may be different, but a local preacher and a local Muslim imam have something in common these days. Both the...
COVID-19 leaves its mark on history and the Oklahoma City/County Historical Society
It’s taken me until now to write this. It was no secret. I just didn’t have the heart. He was the first person I personally...
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Homeless Alliance OKC an example of the power of joining together
Dan Straughan didn’t have all the answers. But he knew others who did. Straughan, who has been the president of the Homeless...
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Statewide tuition-free virtual school still accepting applications
Oklahoma Information and Technology School is open to sixth- and seventh-grade students anywhere in Oklahoma.
Cherokee Nation honors four as Cherokee National Treasures
The Cherokee National Treasure distinction is an honor given by the tribe to individuals who are keeping the art, language and...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Plaza Walls Mural Expo spreads out in response to pandemic
Instead of centering on one day, the Plaza Walls Mural Expo this year is featuring artists painting new murals throughout the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC's Plaza District launches 16th Street Saturdays today
This weekend will include live music, an artist market, the start of Plaza Walls’ Mural Expo and several specials from Plaza...
Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force
NEW YORK (AP) — Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of...
Hobby greenhouses grow in popularity in central Oklahoma
It has been a joy to see so many new gardeners and to observe many other gardeners step up their game to do more vegetables and...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Sept. 5, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a new contemporary-style home with a pool and outdoor living area on 0.72 acre with views of the...
Steve Shoemaker named as president of Ideal Homes of Norman, Oklahoma
NORMAN — Ideal Homes has promoted Steve Shoemaker from vice president of sales and marketing to president of Ideal Homes....
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Sept. 5, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $32 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Sept. 5, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Garden party set for Will Rogers Gardens in Oklahoma City
The Friends of Will Rogers Gardens Foundation will present the Garden Party With Friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Will...
Hot Property: Expectant parents John Legend, Chrissy Teigen eye big move in LA
LOS ANGELES — With a new baby on the way, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are getting their household in order. The Hollywood...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Sept. 5, 2020
Trails End Homes Inc.: 15500 SE 71, residence, erect, $560,000. Clyde Riggs Construction: 4916 N May Ave., retail sales,...
Concrete is no barrier: He turned his patio into a model edible community garden
LOS ANGELES — Ken Sparks is a sentimental gardener. The Ohio native's East L.A. garden is filled with more than 50 types of...
Shared Hope: Amid crisis, God is solid as a dock
When I was Miss America, I often was invited to give my Christian “witness.” I wanted to speak, but I was self-conscious...
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Popular interfaith youth tour will be virtual in 2020
A tour that has attracted numerous youths from across the state and metro area is going virtual this year. The Oklahoma...
Oklahoma faith briefs for Sept. 5
Jewish center to host food distribution A drive-thru food box distribution event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the...
Bible lesson for Sept. 5
“For your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.” — John 11:15 When Jesus learned that...
A Holocaust survivor has hope: 'You are looking at a person who has risen from the ashes'
SEATTLE — In February 1942, Julia Symchuk was a 17-year-old maid in a Ukraine police station when she overheard her employers...
Lumber prices soar, but building still booms in Oklahoma City
Lumber is soaring, a product, and a consequence, of homebuilding's boom on cheap mortgage money during a housing shortage. With...
Marni Jameson: The right color pop can make big impact for small price
When you’ve been writing about home design for as long as I have, certain expressions really begin to wear. Like “bring the...
Friends and family will gather to say farewell to longtime peace activist Sadie Mast
A few months ago, members of Joy Mennonite Church gathered outside a modest house in Spencer and sang a classic song of love,...
Video: Oklahoma one-man band Tennessee Jet releases new album 'The Country'
The Hugo resident aimed to showcase the stylistic diversity of country music, from a bluegrass cover of the Black Crowes' "She...
Video: OKC indie rockers Special Thumbs release full-length debut album 'So Who Do You Know?'
Originally formed by Colorado natives Joey Riley (vocals/lyrics/keys) and Patrick Greene (vocals/lyrics/guitar), who’ve been...
Video: OKC band Stepmom celebrating debut album release with concert tonight at Scissortail Park
Due out Saturday, the band's self-titled album features dreamy three-part harmonies, ambient cello and synth contrasted with...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Red Earth Festival continues celebrating Native American culture despite pandemic
Although the long-running event was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many artists, dancers and patrons have been...
US unemployment rate falls to 8.4% even as hiring slows
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. unemployment dropped sharply in August from 10.2% to a still-high 8.4%, with about half the 22 million...
Movie review: Werner Herzog pays striking homage to late friend in globe-trotting documentary 'Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin'
Since this is Werner Herzog we're talking about, it's less a straightforward biography than a planet-spanning homage to...
405 diningscape progress stalled but not stifled by pandemic
News and notes from the 405 diningscape from Livegrass Butcher + Bistro, Golden Chick, The Jones Assembly, Castle Falls, Cafe...
Ron Howard establishes University of Oklahoma drama scholarship for rural students in memory of his parents
“Our mom and dad were from small-town, rural America,” Ron Howard said in a statement. “Their ability to afford to be the first...
New clothing collection at H&M
This women's clothing collaboration focuses on timeless pieces and sustainability
5 interesting last meals Oklahoma death row inmates chose
Imagine you’re just hours away from being executed by the state of Oklahoma: What would your last meal be?
Week Ahead for Sept. 4
PARK PLACE: Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave. in Norman, will host a socially distanced fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. Saturday....
Watch: Darci Lynne Farmer and Sofia Vergara swap ventriloquism tips in 'America's Got Talent' segment
Darci Lynne, an Oklahoma City-based singing ventriloquist, returned to "AGT" last month to perform on a results episode of the...
Baseball biopic '42' returns to movie theaters in memory of Chadwick Boseman
The sports biopic will play at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins and other chains. AMC will show "42" at 300 of its locations,...
Watch: Kristin Chenoweth talks Oklahoma coronavirus experience, sparkly shoes and upcoming Netflix movie 'Holidate' on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'
Chenoweth was due to tour extensively this year in support of her new album "For the Girls," which she released last fall, but...
Extras sought for TV pilot 'Reservation Dogs' and Ronald Reagan biopic, both filming in Oklahoma
The biopic will star Dennis Quaid (who previously worked in Oklahoma on "I Can Only Imagine") as Ronald Reagan and co-star Jon...
The Latest: Trump mocks the way Biden wears his mask
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):7:45 p.m.President Donald Trump is mocking his...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma Film + Music Office will sponsor 'Okie Roundup: An Oklahoma Showcase Live from the Mercury Lounge' as part of Americana...
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Nashville, Tennessee-based Americana Music Association has created Thriving Roots, which...
Tulsa's Philbrook Museum of Art offering 'Bikes, Bites, and Beers: An Evening with USA BMX'
Admission is free for Philbrook members and children 17 and younger.
OKC Zoo announces plans for Haunt the Zoo, Fair Food Days, other fall events
The Oklahoma City Zoo continues its partnership with the Curbside Chronicle and provide a free zoo general admission ticket in...
Long-awaited Flix Brewhouse opens in OKC
The eagerly anticipated first Oklahoma location in the burgeoning Texas cinema chain opened Wednesday - in time to show...
Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles together
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and Honda are moving toward an alliance in North America to share vehicle development and...
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First Lady Sarah Stitt raising money to prevent child abuse
Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt is helping to raise money for a nonprofit that helps victims of child abuse. Stitt launched a...
Local artists' sculptures, drawings on display at Norman's Mainsite Contemporary Art
NORMAN — Narrative paintings by Richard McKown and plywood sculptures and drawings by Douglas Shaw Elder are surprisingly...
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Charter high school, foundation elect officers Harding Fine Arts Academy and Harding Fine Arts Academy Foundation have elected...
OMRF brain tumor drug receives rare disease designations from the FDA
A “game changing” drug for treating two different types of cancer has been given the green light by the U.S. Food and Drug...
Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Frank Grillo and Josh Hartnett starring in Oklahoma filmmaker John Swab's new feature 'Ida Red,' now filming in Tulsa
The production hired 40 local crew members and 10 local cast members to be in the film.
Pelosi says hair salon should apologize for 'set-up' visit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A testy Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she takes responsibility for trusting the word of a San Francisco hair...
Watch: CBS All Access debuts first teaser trailer for 'The Stand,' starring James Marsden, Whoopi Goldberg, Alexander Skarsgård and more
"The Stand" is based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel of the same name, which offers an apocalyptic vision of a world...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Lyric Theatre announces outdoor performances for families and adults at Myriad Gardens
After nearly a six-month absence due to the pandemic, Lyric will be among the first professional theaters in the nation to...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: New study shows COVID-19 pandemic taking heavy toll on state's arts and culture sector
Co-authored by Richard Florida ("The Rise of the Creative Class"), the report from the Washington, D.C., think tank shows that...
Native artists Jeri Redcorn and Joseph Erb to create large-scale works for OKC's First Americans Museum
First Americans Museum is slated to open in September 2021, celebrating a shared history of America through the lens and...
Video: 'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin, rapper Nelly, Super Bowl tight end Vernon Davis and more join 'Dancing with the Stars'
They join previously announced cast members Backstreet Boy AJ McLean and "Bachelorette" star Kaitlyn Bristowe.
Charlie Hebdo terror attack suspects go on trial in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Thirteen men and a woman went on trial Wednesday in the 2015 attacks against the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper...
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and more nominated for 2020 CMA Awards
The CMA Awards nominations were announced this morning, with Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn, Maddie & Tae and Luke...
Opening date announced for new OKC Flix Brewhouse location
The first movie shown at the theater will be Christopher Nolan’s ("Batman Begins," "Inception") newest high-concept...
Labor Day weekend concerts planned at Arcadia Round Barn
ARCADIA — Oklahoma City singer-songwriter Joe Baxter will provide Morning Music on Saturday, and the Tulsa band Gypsy Twang...
Achievers: Francis Tuttle instructor gets honor
Francis Tuttle Technology Center instructor Sherri Gleaves has been named Teacher of the Year by the Oklahoma Association for...
Achievers: Scholarships awarded
IBC Bank-Oklahoma recently announced the awarding of the A.R. Sanchez Memorial scholarship to several Oklahoma high school...
Norman Farm Market temporarily relocates, transitions to fall market
NORMAN — The Norman Farm Market has temporarily relocated through Sept. 9 to the parking lot north and east of its current...
Norman surpasses all-time high water usage; residents reminded of odd/even watering
NORMAN — The city of Norman wants to remind water customers of the city's permanent odd/even watering schedule after the city...
Made in Oklahoma uses downtown to upgrade classic recipes
Gatherings won’t be what we’re used to this football season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat like we live in tailgating...
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IT'S SALAD TIME DEAR MELBA: I know you've said it's salad time, and I agree. The dressing is the main part of a flavorful...
Pandemic only heightens Homeless Alliance's mission
Among the many unpleasant realities of the pandemic experience is anxiety’s promotion to a vaguely tactile phenomena. Could be...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Editor's note: Please contact area shelters before visiting. Some shelters may be closed, have adjusted hours of operation or...
Watch: Oklahoma musician John Calvin Abney announces upcoming album 'Familiar Ground,' releases lyric video for pretty new song 'Shine Like a Friend'
The follow-up to his well-received 2019 LP "Safe Passage," "Familiar Ground" was crafted piece by piece with assistance from...
Indie film '90 Feet From Home,' starring Oklahoma actor Adam Hampton, released on DVD
Eric Roberts ("The Dark Knight"), Allie DeBerry ("A.N.T. Farm"), Steven Michael Quezada ("Breaking Bad") and Dean Cain ("Lois &...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC art collective Factory Obscura reopening 'Mix-Tape' attraction
COVID-19 safety protocols will include required masks, timed tickets, advanced reservations and more.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: The Jones County Fair planned at Jones Assembly
The Jones Assembly chef team will be preparing classic fair foods like funnel cakes, caramel apples, corn on the cob, corn dogs...
Achievers: Fellowship earned
Anna Delony, an Oklahoma City University alumna and graduate student, has been awarded an $8,500 fellowship from the Honor...