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New UCOSA leadership talks plans for the academic year
Jake Ramsey Editor-In-Chief
Cooper Autry and Reda Errahmouni took over as the University of Central Oklahoma Student Association (UCOSA) President and Vice President respectively for the 2024-2025 academic year, and with their positions, both students plan to encourage student involvement, enhance experiences at athletic events and continue to foster a positive working relationship with UCO President Todd Lamb.
On April 22, the 20232024 academic year UCOSA senators held a vote of confidence for Lamb in an executive session. The vote ultimately failed.
When discussing how the UCOSA executive team planned to work with Lamb this semester, Autry said, “I was on UCOSA exec last year as vice chair of congress and I’ve always had a very strong, good relationship with President Lamb.”
Autry said Lamb is a man of the people, noting how he gets in the community and connects with students.
“The biggest thing that we’re doing is trying to increase student engagement,” said Autry. “It’s about really being able to communicate
to those students and reaching them kind of where they’re at.”
“He’s our president and we need to support him and respect him,” said Errahmouni.
Errahmouni said both he, Autry and Lamb share the same goal of spreading the Broncho spirit.
Autry and Errahmouni have both been involved in multiple organizations on campus, including UCO’s President Leadership Council and the Pike fraternity.
When describing the pair’s goals for UCOSA and UCO going forward, both
expressed interest in promoting student involvement on campus and through athletic events.
Autry noted having met with UCO Vice President of Athletics Stan Wagnon to discuss student engagement at athletic events.
Autry said he and Wagnon had begun working on multiple initiatives that could be used to increase student engagement at UCO sporting events.
Autry also said UCOSA will be filling a cabinet position called director of athletic affairs, in an effort to increase athletic engage-
ment.
Having faced questions around diversity, equity and inclusion on the campaign trail, Autry said, “We are fortunate that we were able to retain our organizations.”
While the university retained many student organizations, a reorganization of many initiatives still occurred.
The organizations include Black Male Summit, Black Girl Magic and UCO Success Initiatives. All of which are being reorganized under the Division of Enrollment and Student Success.
Along with the reorga-
nization of these initiatives, two staff positions have been eliminated.
“The biggest thing I’m trying to do is trying to understand what that specific restructuring looks like so that we can communicate that to students,” said Autry.
Errahmouni said that he and Autry are here to serve the UCO students and community, and to ensure that campus engagement continues to grow throughout the academic year.
UCO Theatre Arts schedule includes Shakespeare and Horse Girls for 24-25 season
Callie Turley Reporter
The Department of Theatre Arts and the Musical Theatre Program of UCO are set to premiere many upcoming productions for the 2024-2025 school year according to the Director of University Productions Latricia Taylor.
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” is one of the first Musical Theatre productions of the school year. The musical is a Tony Award winning dark comedy. It follows Monty Navarro who discovers he is ninth in line to a family fortune and slowly eliminates those in the way of his fortune, said Taylor. The musical is set to premiere at Mitchell Hall Theatre on Sept. 26 and run through Sept. 28.
“The Moors” is a faculty show directed by Adjunct Kelsey Fisher-Waits of the Theatre Department. It is a moody semi-gothic tale that is both a period play and contemporary, said Fisher-Waits. “It’s a story about six people coming together in one place trying to figure out kind of how they navigate their lives, what’s important to them, and what they’re willing to risk to get everything that they want,” said Fisher-Waits during a phone interview. “The Moors” is set to premiere Oct. 10 through Oct. 13 in the Mitchell Hall Studio
Space with free admission and limited seats.
The Theatre Arts Department will present “Machinal” an expressionist drama by Sophie Treadwell. It is inspired by the true story of the convicted murderer Ruth Snyder who was the first woman to die by the electric chair. “Machinal” explores oppressive forces of society and the way machines internally and externally work against us, said Taylor. It is set to be at Mitchell Hall Theatre from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will premiere in the spring at Mitchell Hall Theatre. It is presented by the Theatre Arts Department.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was originally written by William Shakespeare. It is set in an enchanted forest and is a tale of love and magic. “We’re taking kind of a modern day adaptation for the piece, so you won’t want to miss it,” said Taylor. It is set to run in February of 2025.
“Horse Girls” is presented by the Department of Theatre Arts. It is the second faculty show that Kelsey Fisher-Waits is directing for the 2024-2025 season. It follows 12 and 13-year-old girls who have a club for horses. It seems like a “The Baby-Sitters Club” kind of show, but it
has a very dark sense of humor, said Fisher-Waits. The girls find out that the horses in their club are going to be sold and it’s the fallout of them finding out that news, said Fisher-Waits. “Horse Girls” will play at Mitchell
Hall Studio Space in the Spring.
“9 to 5” is one of the Musical Theatre Program’s spring productions. It is based on the 1980 film with the same name with music and lyrics by Dolly Par-
ton. It follows three female office workers who turn the tables on their sexist boss and it highlights friendship and standing up for what’s right, said Taylor. This will be shown at Mitchell Hall Theatre in April of 2025.
Students walk towards Old North on Aug. 19. (VICTOR LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
Mitchell Hall will host an array of productions throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. (VICTOR LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
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Jake Ramsey Editor-In-Chief
Welcome back Bronchos.
After 17 weeks, The Vista has returned to print form, and in that time several things have changed at the University of Central Oklahoma.
DEI emails
To start, an email was sent from the office of the president to UCO faculty and staff on May 16, detailing the reorganization of the university’s official diversity, equity and inclusion policy. In the email, UCO announced that the Office of Inclusive Community and the UCO Committee on Diversity must be eliminated.
Following the elimination of the office and committee, multiple organizations were reorganized as a result of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive order 2023-31.
The organizations include Black Male Summit, Black Girl Magic and UCO Success Initiatives. All of which are being reorganized under the Division of Enrollment and Student Success.
Along with the reorganization of these initiatives, two staff positions have been eliminated.
Students received a similar email on July 18.
Exclusive agreement with OKC Police Department
UCO signed an exclusive agreement with the Oklahoma City Police Department which allows individuals who successfully complete the OKCPD Academy to receive 15 prior academic credit hours.
UCO and the OKCPD signed a memorandum of understanding on July 31.
UCO honored Faculty and Staff during fall convocation
UCO recognized multiple faculty and staff across the university during the fall convocation on Aug. 13.
This ceremony kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year, and featured President Todd Lamb and Provost Charlotte Simmons.
The Vista will continue to cover the UCO campus as it enters the 2024-2025 academic year, and always wants to hear from our community. If you’d like to reach The Vista or any of its members, you may find the editor’s contact information below.
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Answer to Previous Sudoku: Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
by Margie E. Burke
Old North, photographed on Aug. 20, 2024. (VICTOR LOPEZ/VISTA)
Jake Ramsey is a senior majoring in Professional Media. (HEATHER WARLICK/OKLAHOMA WATCH)
Clubs you may have missed at UCO’s Involvement Fair
Peyton Cleek Managing Editor
UCO held its involvement fair, on Wednesday August 21.
The involvement fair included several booths with information of different clubs and organizations at UCO. The involvement fair was a part of Stampede Week, UCO’s event week during the start of the school year. Incoming students were able to learn different ways to get involved, as well as returning students could spark an interest for a new activity.
The Chess and Games Club at UCO plays a variety of analog games. James Ray, president of the club, said, “For the TTPRGs (table-top role-playing games), we mostly just foster a community of people that like to play these sorts of games, so that they can get together on their own to play these games at non-club events that they have, and hold themselves.” They are also in the works of trying to set up a trivia night.
The UCO Student Programming Board is a student-led organization that holds free events for students multiple times a week. Brooke Jones, Director of Operations, and Sara Samea, Programming Director, talked about their organization, “We just like to put on different craft events or bigger events like goat yoga’s one of our stand events we do.” They also have an iHeart Central Week in the spring where they
have multiple events all day.
The Medieval Society at UCO is a club that’s been around since 1993. Reid Weber, chair of the Department of Humanities and Philosophy, revealed more, “This club is about what we call experimental archeology. So, the idea is rather than just seeing something in a museum, or looking at it in a book, we research it, and then we try and make it ourselves, and then we do research by using it. Things like students making their own chainmail, researching how it was made, and then they make their own chainmail”. He said, “What we learn, we educate the public with.”
The Office of Equal Opportunity at UCO handles title IX employee discrimination and ADA grievances for the entire campus. Erin Logan, assistant vice president of the office, said, “We’re out here today because what we do is we have a multitude of internships in our office for students, we have advisory boards that we have students come and help us with, to help make sure our title IX processes are functioning and working well, and understand the resources. And then make sure that students know how to report, what our process looks like, and make sure that they know the friendly faces behind difficult processes.” Title IX are the sex-based discrimination policies on campus. This covers gender-based discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct like dating violence, stalking, and other things of that nature that take place on campus.
The Women’s Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center serves as a site of information, research, grant funding and advocacy for issues regarding women, gender and sexuality. Tylea and Emma Stewart shared about the center, “We provide sexual health promotion, so we provide free menstrual products, condoms and lube, pregnancy tests and all of those kinds of things to the campus.” Stewart said, “We also do, we have a free clothing closet, so basically like a free thrift store, people can come in and get clothing if they need anything, we try to focus on like what season it is, so if like it’s cold we’ll have coats and stuff like that. We also have professional clothing if anybody needs that kind of thing. We also have a whole library of gender and sexuality studies-oriented books.” Tylea said, “We
have a sexual health clinic as well, that is open on Fridays. We can do STI testing, they can do birth control, and just do sexual health-based care there.” Stewart said, “Our mission is to provide a safe space to anybody on campus, you don’t have to be a woman, you don’t have to be a part of the queer community to come hangout.”
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Office of Global Affairs table at Involvement Fair. (ARRIANA CHARQUEÑO/THE VISTA)
UCO’s Leadership Academy tables at the Involvement Fair. (ARRIANA CHARQUEÑO/THE VISTA)
College of Education and Professional Studies lays out snacks on the table for the Involvement Fair. (ARRIANA CHARQUEÑO/THE VISTA)
A board of inspirational messages is displayed at the Involvement Fair. (ARRIANA CHARQUEÑO/THE VISTA)
UCO soccer makes big coaching changes for first time in team history
Nicholas Borghini Sports Editor
The UCO women’s soccer team is heading into the 2024 season with brand-new staff and star power after former head coach Mike Cook retired earlier this year.
Current head coach Amel Muhamedagic, a previous assistant and associate head coach at UCO for the past 17 seasons, became only the second soccer coach in the school’s history.
“I’m very appreciative of Coach Cook of just allowing me to do what I’ve done over the last four or five years.” said Muhamedagic, “I felt like he’s allowed me to get my hands on in a lot of different things and that really helped mold me into the coach I am right now. So really the transition has been very easy.”
Over the past seven years Muhamedagic has been a big part of the recruiting process, having coached at the club level in the past, Muhamedagic said that he was able to watch players go through their careers from youth to being eligible for recruitment.
“I know the state of Oklahoma really well. If you look at our roster we have almost 70 percent of our kids who come from Oklahoma,” said Muhamedagic.
The Bronchos added 14 players to the roster during the offseason, including graduate student midfielder Rebecca George who previously played at Oklahoma State University. Muhamedagic said he is excited about the leadership and high-level skills she can add to the team.
Other additions include assistant coach Jovan Petrovic, former coach and co-Technical Director at the Tulsa Soccer Club, and volunteer goalkeeping assistant Bryan Byars, who was a goalkeeper in the United Soccer League.
“Those two coaches will add a great value to our program.” said Muhamedagic, “They played at the high level, they know what it takes to compete, they know what it takes to be successful.” Former Broncho defender Linsey Gordon will also be coming back to the team as a graduate assistant.
Along with the new additions, the team had 20 returning players this year. “I really challenge those returners to be open-minded and not to settle for whatever we’ve accomplished in the past or what has been in front of them over the last three years.” said Muhamedagic, “To really get on a clean slate and see if we can push this to get to new heights.”
Muhamedagic said he thinks they are close to a championship-level team and the biggest challenge will be how quickly they can come together with 14 new players.
Having encouraged his players to participate in voluntary strength training and conditioning over the summer, Muhamedagic was happy with the turnout, saying that recruiting in Oklahoma has been beneficial, leading to players being able to stay and practice during the offseason.
“Since I have been here over the last 17 years, I thought they came in in really good shape, the whole team,” said Muhamedagic. Players
have a quick turnaround at UCO, he added. Once they get on campus, they practice for 5 days, have a preseason scrimmage, go another 5 days, have another scrimmage, and then open up; so time spent as a team over the summer is crucial.
Muhamedagic said many of his players stayed on campus to take summer classes and were able to train with the team.
The Bronchos will start the season in Weatherford on September 5 where they will face off against Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Midfielder Adria Ramirez (23), right, challenges and wins the ball from Northwestern’s
midfielder Lily Anderson (17) in a scrimmage versus Northwestern Oklahoma State University at UCO. (VICTOR LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
UCO Women’s Soccer Head Coach Amel Muhamedagic has taken charge after 17 seasons with the team. (VICTOR LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
Volunteer goalkeeping assistant coach Bryan Byars is new to the coaching staff this year. (ARRIANA CHARQUEÑO/THE VISTA)
Broncho football heads into season with ‘chip on our shoulder’
The UCO football team has spent the offseason adding depth to their receivers and defensive backs after a disappointing 2023 season, said Broncho head coach Adam Dorrel.
“We gave up way too many big plays last year and it wasn’t just their fault. There was a lack of pass rush at times, and matchups weren’t always good.” said Dorrel, “I think you’re going to see a lot. A deeper, more athletic, more rangy, faster secondary than we had last year.”
Dorrel said that previous seasons have seen a large disparity between first and second-string players, but this year’s team has very competitive, tightly contested races for starting spots.
“I feel like we’ve added a lot of athleticism to our team and we have the most depth we’ve ever had. It’s not even close.” said Dorrel, “So that depth has made us very competitive daily internally, which is great, competition is a coach’s best friend.”
The team has honed in on developing a bond off the field, scheduling weekly activities over the summer after feeling that team relationships weren’t strong enough over the past two years, said Dorrel.
“The best football teams I’ve ever coached or been a part of, the L word is very strong in their culture.” said Dorrel “They love each other,
they really do, and I think I’m really sensing that from our guys.”
The Bronchos will host their first game of the season against Langston University, who they haven’t played since 1999. The next week, UCO will remain at home to face off against the University of Central Missouri, who tied with Pittsburgh State University for the league title last season.
The team is looking forward to tough home games because they have played well at home in the past two years, losing only two home games, said Dorrel. The Bronchos have lost nine away games in that time. “We’ve played very poorly on the road.” said Dorrel, “That’s a huge goal for us, is to win meaningful road games.” Dorrel has given up play-calling this year and assistant coach James Curlee has inherited the role. Dorrel said the sacrifice will benefit everyone, giving him more time to focus on recruiting.
The entire team will be very disappointed if they finish seventh again this season, said Dorrel. “I like going into the season with people not thinking that we are going to be very good. I think it helps, it puts a chip on our shoulder for sure.” said Dorrel, “That’s something we’ve talked about all fall camp and something we’ll continue to talk about when the season comes. We’re going to find out right away.”
Defensive back Dame Marshall celebrates a tackle. (VICTOR LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
Wide receiver Madison Ridgeway runs a drill. (VICTOR LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
Head Coach Adam Dorrel. (VICTOR LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
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Peyton Hunt prepares to snap at Friday’s scrimmage. (ARRIANA CHARQUEÑO/ THE VISTA)
UCO welcomes rapper Waka Flocka Flame to perform at Chochella
Troy Isbell Reporter
Award-winning artist Waka Flocka Flame performed at UCO’s Chochella this past Thursday at the Hamilton Field House as part of the university’s 2024 Stampede Week.
Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame, known for his Billboard Hot 100 hits such as “No Hands” and “Hard in da Paint,” was invited to headline UCO’s annual musical event. Flame, along with opening act DJ Litebrite, arrived at the school’s on-campus indoor venue, and performed for hundreds of UCO students.
The concert was entirely free for students to
attend, as it was scheduled as part of UCO’s Stampede Week; a period where students are invited to participate in games, learn about clubs and campus events, connect with others and celebrate the beginning of the new semester. The concert started about an hour after the doors were opened, beginning with DJ Litebrite, whose set lasted about another hour. He played various high energy hip-hop songs, keeping audience members engaged as he shouted things such as, “Who’s ready for Waka Flocka Flame,”
to which many people expressed their enthusiasm for.
While standing by for Waka Flocka Flame to come out, Madeline Holguin, a student at UCO, was asked if she was excited for the rapper to appear, and if there was a certain song of his that she was looking forward to hearing.
“Yes, I’m excited,” she said. “There is a song that I want to hear, but I don’t know the name of it. He’s kind of a one hit wonder.”
onto the sidewalks outside.
Holguin was also asked about her opinion on the venue that was chosen, to which she responded with, “Hot.”
Shortly after, Flame came running out onto the stage, which was met with excited screams from the audience. He immediately began performing one of his songs, jumping around, shaking his hair, and shouting the lyrics into his microphone. In a few instances, he would even get down from the stage and onto the floor, then up onto the railing that separated him from the crowd, and personally interacted with people. He shook many students’ hands, and at one point even joined the crowd to perform some songs alongside students. Flame continued for about an hour, maintaining high energy throughout his set, and playing some of his most well known songs, as well as a lot of lesser known material. Following the performance, all of the attendees exited the venue
Jonny Wackler, one of the volunteers assisting in cleaning up, was asked to give his initial reaction to Waka Flocka Flame’s performance. “I wasn’t able to see the whole thing, but I caught the last song at the very end,” he said, referring to Flame’s song “No Hands.” Wackler
continued. “They used to play that song in the club when I was younger. It’s a good one.”
Additionally, UCO student Jose Eaddy, in response to that same question, said, “This was infinitely better than last year.” He then said, “ I wasn’t feeling too good today, but this made my day a lot better.”
Waka Flocka Flame gets on the barrier and interacts with fans as he sings one of his songs at the Hamilton Field House.
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People in the audience singing along during Waka Flocka Flame’s performance.
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DJ Litebrite playing his set before Waka Flocka Falme comes out to perform. (TROY ISBELL/THE VISTA)
Waka Flocka Flame performs on stage during ChoChella. (VICTOR LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
Students sing along and dance during Waka Flocka Flame’s perfromance. (VICTOR
LOPEZ/THE VISTA)
‘Alien: Romulus’ revives a 45-year-old sci-fi franchise
It’s safe to say the “Alien” franchise has been in a rut since David Fincher’s tragic misfire “Alien 3.” Rather it be the overblown “Alien vs Predator” movies or the agonizingly pretentious “Alien: Covenant,” it seems the “Alien” franchise can’t seem to find their stride after the first two. Either they rip off the first two movies or they try something new and it either misfires or people don’t like it even though it tried something different. But with “Alien: Romulus,” we’re shown that with a competent filmmaker and a good cast, perhaps there is still some hope for the franchise.
“Alien: Romulus” is in many ways a return to form for the franchise, the story follows a group of scrappy characters in a gritty,
somewhat dystopian future who get caught up in a horrific situation involving the deadly Xenomorph. It was particularly promising to hear of Fede Alvarez being in the director chair, as he directed the underrated gem “Don’t Breathe,” which shows that the guy understands how to direct thrillers. The best thing to be said about this film is the suspense. Alvarez knows how to direct suspense, and by the time our heroes encounter the dreaded Xenomorphs, it is a constant thrill ride that keeps your heart moving and it doesn’t let you go.
The acting also proved surprisingly solid, while many people focused on Cailee Spaeny’s performance as Rain. The real standout is David Jonsson’s breakout role as the damaged android Andy. Jonsson’s turn from a somewhat goofy nice guy into a much more
serious and sinister character is completely believable, and Jonsson balances both accents very well. Most of the other cast members are also very good, and believable in their roles.
Not only do we gain a return to form, but “Alien: Romulus” treads some new grounds in the franchise, with its focus on experimenting with the Xenomorph’s form. While we have seen this before in films such as “Alien: Resurrection,” “Alien: Romulus” expands on the premise and does more interesting things with the concept. It shows that there are still some new directions for the “Alien” franchise, and perhaps not all hope is lost for more greatness in the franchise.
While “Romulus” doesn’t hold a handle to the original two “Alien” films, it is giving the franchise new life.
Melton Gallery opens new interactive exhibition, ‘Welcome Hope’
Ella Spurlock Reporter
“You Are Welcome Here” is the phrase printed on the back wall of Melton Gallery’s new semi-interactive art exhibition, “Welcome Hope.” The exhibition will open on Sep. 3 and close on Nov. 1 and will run from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
This exhibition is not only semi-interactive, it is also experimental. Melton Gallery has never organized an exhibition like this before and with the gallery being independent, Melton does not have to bend to the rules that most national and state art galleries do. This gives the gallery the chance to expand on new ideas and bring the UCO community closer together.
Keri Smith, curator of Melton Gallery, said, “We were asking ourselves, ‘With so much going on in the world right now, what do people need?’ and just kept coming back to art as a source of joy and hope.”
“Welcome Hope” has the goal to spread joy throughout campus and is dependent on the contributions from UCO students, faculty and administration to evolve as an art exhibition over time. There are several opportunities throughout the interactive experience to showcase creativity, from drawing and origami to several other activities, there will be a chance for all visitors to express themselves in different ways.
A reception will be held on Sep 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. before “Welcome Hope” officially opens its doors. The reception will feature an ice cream social, interactive elements to express yourself, and the chance to collaborate with creators alike.
“Let your creativity shine and contribute to a collective vision of hope,” said Smith. Melton Gallery is proud to give UCO the chance to consume and create art as a community and as individuals, because everyone is welcome at Melton.
Britton Summers Reporter
Cailee Spaeny stars in “Alien: Romulus.” (20TH CENTURY/PROVIDED)
Melton Gallery’s “Welcome Hope” exhibit is designed to spread joy at UCO (TROY ISBELL/THE VISTA)
Keri Smith is curator of Melton Gallery on the UCO campus. (TROY ISBELL/THE VISTA)
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JT, Sept 14, The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan, criterionokc.com
Pony Bradshaw, Sept. 15, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com
Arlo Parks, Sept. 15, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc. com
Keith Sweat, Sept. 15, The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan, criterionokc.com
Ben Brock, Jayson Starkey and Ben Mckenzie, Sept. 14, The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley, bluedoorokc.com
Playboy Manbaby, Sept. 15, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, resonanthead. com
The Weeping Willows, Sept. 15, The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley, bluedoorokc.com
Kam Patterson, Sept. 15, Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California, bricktowncomedy.com
Rosie Tucker, Sept. 17, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, resonanthead.com
The String Cheese Incident, Sept. 18, The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan, criterionokc.com
Chingo Bling, Sept. 18, Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California, bricktowncomedy.com
Kathleen Madigan, Sept. 19, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc.com
Troy Bond, Sept. 19-21, Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California, bricktowncomedy.com
Built To Spill, Sept. 20, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc. com
Dozer, Sept. 20, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, resonanthead.com
Lisa Morales, Sept. 20, The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley, bluedoorokc.com
La Santa Grifa, Sept. 21, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc.com
Dreamist, Sept. 21, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, resonanthead.com
Rise Against the Machine, Sept. 21, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com
Odie Leigh, Sept. 22, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com
Cactus Tate, Sept. 22, Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California, bricktowncomedy.com
Allen Stone, Sept. 24, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc. com
“Avatar: The Last Airbender,” Sept. 24, Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker, okcciviccenter.com
Shawn James, Sept. 25, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com
Theo Von, Sept. 25, Paycom Center, 100 W. Reno, paycomcenter.com
Silversun Pickups, Sept. 25, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc.com
“Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse,” Sept. 25, Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker, okcciviccenter.com
Hozier, Sept. 26, Paycom Center, 100 W. Reno, paycomcenter.com
Cuco, Sept. 26, The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan, criterionokc.com
Sheng Wang, Sept. 26, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc. com
“Lizzie Borden,” Sept. 26, 28-29, Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker, okcciviccenter.com
Taj Farrant, Sept. 27, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc. com
Brett Young, Sept. 27, The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan, criterionokc.com
Brennen Leigh, Sept. 27, The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley, bluedoorokc.com
Sten Joddi, Sept. 27, 89th Street OKC, 8911 N. Western, 89thstreetokc. com
American Slang, Sept. 28, Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW Second, beercitymusichall.com
Psychotic Reaction, Helen Kelter Skelter, Turbo Wizard, Sept. 28, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, resonanthead.com
David Cross, Sept. 28, Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd, towertheatreokc. com
Caleb Caudle and the Sweet Critters, Sept. 28, The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley, bluedoorokc.com
Buttertones, Sept. 28, Resonant Head, 400 SW 25, resonanthead.com
Fresh AF, Sept. 28, Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California, bricktowncomedy.com
Lorna Shore, Sept. 29, Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S. Eastern, diamondballroom.com
JPEGMAFIA performs Aug. 27 at Tower Theatre. (INSOMNIAC/PROVIDED)
The Kid Laroi performs Sep. 6 at The Criterion. ((COLUMBIA/PROVIDED)
Arlo Parks performs Sept. 15 at Tower Theatre. (TRANSGRESSIVE/PROVIDED)