Oklahoma Gazette

06/24/2026

One week left to vote for the name of OKC’s biggest pup!

Let us know what you think we should call this larger-than-life dog sculpture by globally recognized artist Olga Ziemska. The sculpture will welcome visitors to the MAPS 4-funded OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center when it opens later this year.

Vote before the survey closes on June 30!

https://vision.okc.gov/naming-okc-animal-welfare-art?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

06/22/2026

The nominations are in! 🎉

Best of OKC nominations have officially closed, and now the anticipation begins. Did your favorite local business, restaurant, artist, venue, or service make the cut? Did your business earn a spot among this year's finalists?

Find out when we reveal the 2026 Best of OKC finalists in our July issue on July 1. Then the real competition begins as voting opens to the public. Rally your customers, friends, family, and fans to cast their votes and help determine who will take home Best of OKC honors.

Stay tuned — the finalists are almost here, and every vote will count! 🏆bestofoklahomacity.com

06/21/2026

There’s music that entertains—and music that helps you survive what life throws at you.

In the June Oklahoma Gazette, Phoebe Grandi explores “Joy in Darkness,” a powerful look at how one Oklahoma musician turns struggle into song, finding meaning, connection, and resilience in the process.

🎶 Read the full story: “Joy in Darkness” at .okgazette.com/music/joy-in-darkness

06/19/2026

From concept to reality. 🍣

Kaizume is almost here.

Chefs Richard Ly and Chris McKenna have spent the last year building anticipation for their newest culinary venture, bringing a fresh vision to OKC's dining scene.

Read Julie Porter Scott's feature on the journey behind Kaizume:
www.okgazette.com/food-drink/roll-model

06/18/2026

HEADS UP - Make your alternative routes!

Westbound NW Expressway will be completely closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 21 & Monday, June 22

Eastbound NW Expressway will be completely closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23 & Wednesday, June 24

Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and expect delays during the overnight construction periods.

Motorists traveling through one of Oklahoma City’s busiest intersections should prepare for several nights of road closures beginning Sunday, June 21, as work ramps up on the May Avenue bridge replacement project. The City of Oklahoma City announced that overnight closures on Northwest Expressway ...

06/17/2026

⏰ Today is the LAST day to nominate your favorites in OKC! 🎉

With more than 100 categories spanning 🍽️ Food & Drink, 🎨 Arts & Culture, 🛍️ Goods & Services, and ❤️ Community & Lifestyle, now's your chance to show some love for the local businesses, people, and places that make Oklahoma City special.

Cast your nominations today at bestofoklahomacity.com before time runs out! 🗳️✨

06/15/2026

🚨 Last call! 🚨

Wednesday, June 17 is the deadline to nominate your favorites for Best of OKC 2026! 🏆

Don't miss your chance to support the local businesses and people you love. ❤️

🗳️ bestofoklahomacity.com

06/15/2026

👂 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲. 🤡🃏🗳️

EP1 "Clowns to the Left Jokers to the Right" podcast with Drew Williamson (Oklahoma Gazette), Patrick Riley (The Lost Ogle) and Pat McFerron (Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates) talking Oklahoma primaries.

Listen on Spotify and Apple
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06/14/2026

In Oklahoma, books seem to make headlines almost as often as politicians. 👀📚

Where do you like to buy yours?

Nominate your favorite bookstore at bestofoklahomacity.com

Nominations end on Wednesday!

06/13/2026

You need someone who can sell you a vehicle, an extended warranty, paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, and a lifelong friendship in under 6 hours.

Which car dealership are you choosing?

Nominate your favorites at bestofoklahomacity.com.

Nominations close on Wednesday!