Oklahoma Gazette

01/12/2026

A federal judge recently found major poultry companies liable for polluted waterways in Oklahoma — yet local politics are complicating the path forward. Dive into the full story and what it means.

Republished from Oklahoma Voice

One of the earliest lessons parents teach their children is if they break someone else’s things — even if it’s by accident — they have a responsibility to make it right. This virtue transcends into adulthood in practical ways, such as carrying automobile insurance in case of a crash or payin...

01/12/2026

01/12/2026

Congratulations to deadCenter Film on a fantastic GlitterBall! The OG team joined the annual fundraiser supporting the June festival, education programming, and more, with this year’s Road to Oz theme lighting up Oklahoma Contemporary in green, pink, Tin Men, Scarecrows, and glamorous Good Witches. 💚💖

Cheers to volunteer honorees Anthony McDermid and Lissa Blaschke—and to a night of dancing, bidding, great food, and good company. The countdown to the festival is on, and the OG will keep you posted. 🎬✨

01/08/2026

🍷 Big news in OKC dining! Chris and LaVeryl Lower, owners of The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro for 38 years, announced yesterday that they had sold controlling interest in their Nichols Hills adjacent restaurant to longtime friends and regulars Phil G. Busey, Sr. and Cathy Busey.

Read more from Eating OKC 👇👇👇
👉 okgazette.com/food-drink/the-metro-wine-bar-bistro-endings-and-new-beginnings

01/07/2026

📣 OKC Voters — mark your calendars!
Important deadlines are coming up for the Feb. 10 Oklahoma City mayoral election, including voter registration, early voting, and absentee ballot info. 🗳️

Make sure you’re ready — check out all the key dates and details here:
👉 https://www.okgazette.com/news/metro/important-dates-to-know-for-the-feb-10-okc-mayoral-election/

Oklahoma City voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 10, to choose the city’s next mayor. All registered Oklahoma City voters are eligible to participate.

01/07/2026

From the archives: French Connection — our 2024 profile of Michel Buthion, (and Alain) whose influence on Oklahoma City’s food scene runs deep. Sharing this again with appreciation and warm thoughts to the La Baguette Bistro family.
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La Baguette Bistro’s Michel Buthion spoke to Oklahoma Gazette about moving to the metro, watching the community and his family grow and plans for the future of the restaurant and market.

01/06/2026

Get your tickets for deadCenter Film's annual Glitter Ball! The theme: The Road to Oz.

01/06/2026

Attention commuters: Starting Mon., Jan. 12 - 23rd street construction.

Construction is set to start Jan. 12 on a $9.3 million street improvement project along about one mile of NW 23rd Street, from Western Avenue to Broadway Avenue, in the Uptown 23rd District. The project is a joint effort between the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the City of Oklahoma City...

01/06/2026

The public is invited to this dedication today:

Welcome “Bolt Tower” commuinty dedication ceremony on Jan. 6, 2026. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. at the OKC Fair Park, located at 3101 Gordon Cooper Boulevard.

Read more https://www.okgazette.com/arts-culture/bolt-tower-brings-the-history-of-the-fairgrounds-to-life/

01/05/2026

Have you checked out Jay Shanker's Sound Bar?
🍷 Chill with friends on plush couches
🎵 Spin or listen to curated vinyl sets
📀 Discover intimate listening experiences and themed nights
🎶 Even grab time in the hidden Speakeasy for your own music jams!

Towards the back of Oklahoma City’s only vinyl bar sits a large window overlooking the lit up buildings adorning the city’s December skyline. It is a breathtaking view, not because it’s particularly grand or even rare for buildings lining Automobile Alley, but because of its striking intimacy....

01/04/2026

The OG was out & About at last Friday's First Friday Gallery Walk. It was so cool seeing friends and supporting artists. Next one is Friday, February 6, 6-9pm.

01/02/2026

🎬 😂 🎨 🎶 Looking for something to do this week? Oklahoma Gazette’s Weekly Picks spotlight the best in film, comedy, visual arts, music, and more. ➡️ See this week’s top events. https://mailchi.mp/6357b7b2ab6a/year-in-review-top-highlights-and-nye-festivities-17467544

Check out our community calendar & upload your event: okgazette.com/community

🎉✔ Check out these places with plenty happening:
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oklahoma History Center Museum
Bricktown Comedy Club - OKC
Oklahoma City Thunder
Paseo Arts District
Tower Theatre OKC
Civic Center Music Hall
Oklahoma State Fair
Carpenter Square Theatre
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
deadCenter Film
The Blue Door