Why not move already?
‘Evolution is dead'
A poem to progressives plotting mass exodus
Maher causes cancer
Spirited competition
Being aware of Alzheimer’s
‘A precious garden of dumb’
Sharia’s Ms. Manners
Bullet proof in the line of fire
Liquor bargain
Wednesday 19 Jun
OKG Newsletter
Charles Martin
Bar association
Bar bands connect with crowds by mixing it up
Music
Charles Martin
Brian Dunning and his lovingly crafted pompadour swaggered into a biker bar full of strangers one sleepy night in southwest Oklahoma City.
Unchained melody
The Pretty Black Chains throw off indie pop’s shackles to emerge with a bigger, bolder, psychedelic sound.
Music
Charles Martin
The Pretty Black Chains with The Non, The Burning Hotels, Chrome Pony, Moon and Gum
5-11:30 p.m. Saturday
Warpaint Clothing, 1710 N.W. 16th
warpaintstore.com, 602-1581
$10
Local musicians remember Speedy West
Local guitar legend helped many musicians' careers
Music
Charles Martin
In a world full of jaded, egocentric guitar heroes, local musician Gary “Speedy” West Jr. was a generous soul whose genuine love for people was as impactful as his sharp, soulful skills on the pedal steel guitar.
Fast food
Iron constitutions are a must for a new charity fun run that pairs a 10K relay with — gulp! — an eating contest.
Fright night
A horror hound hopes to share the scare with free movie nights that give a home to films not coming soon to a theater near you.
Features
Charles Martin
Art’s Summer Movie Nights
7-10 p.m. Thursday
Bad Granny’s Bazaar, 1759 N.W. 16th
Free
Drive, they said
Early automobiles rumble into the Oklahoma History Center to show off their artistry, ingenuity and importance to the state.
Visual Arts
Charles Martin
Oklahoma Driven: Cars, Collectors and the Birth of the Oklahoma Highway Commission
through March 2012
Oklahoma History Center
800 Nazih Zuhdi
okhistory.org, 522-5248
$7
Château cash flow
Burgeoning local wineries target Oklahoma palates and score big with sweet and semisweet wines.
Food and Drink Features
Charles Martin
Wine shops and vineyards might be sprouting up all across the state, but Oklahoma remains a tricky place to make a living in the industry, as evidenced by the recent loss of Grape Ranch.
Hot shots
With a box full of liquor and a houseful of friends, a little creativity can make for a night you won’t soon forget — for better or worse.
Food and Drink Features
Charles Martin
Shots are often derided as an immature drink for the unrefined drinker, but a glimpse through any bartending guide reveals a complex world of mixology.
Oh, brother
Comedy act Twinprov prepares for its biggest performance to date at the Chicago Improv Festival by giving locals a sneak preview.
Performing Arts
Charles Martin
Twinprov
8:30 p.m. Thursday
The 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 N.W. 51st
twinprov.com
Open season
Gay and straight athletes compete side-by-side in softball’s annual Easter Bonnet Classic.
Sports
Charles Martin
Easter Bonnet Classic
Saturday-Sunday Bickham Softball Complex
1800 N. Midwest Blvd., Edmond
soonerstatesoftball.com
Core values
An ‘Apple’ a year keeps one’s hormones in gear, as the city’s favorite erotic art show turns a dirty, rotten 20.
Visual Arts
Charles Martin
Biting the Apple
7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday
Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery
706 W. Sheridan, iaogallery.org
$20 per night, $35 weekend pass
Blots and bands
Rob Zombie’s former guitarist brings his current band, Scum of the Earth, to front a music and tattoo festival.
Music
Charles Martin
Ink Life Tour Tattoo and Music Festival
1-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday
Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens
Inklifetour.com
$20 daily, $35 weekend pass
DIY or die
Even in an increasingly techie world, a do-it-yourself revival is in full swing among the local arts scene.
Visual Arts
Charles Martin
As industrious Oklahomans climb out of a recession, handmade products surge in popularity.
Blade brigade
A new exhibition celebrates the tall history and sharp legacy of the knife that defined the American West.
Visual Arts
Charles Martin
The Bowie Knife: Icon of American Character
Through Nov. 20
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63rd
nationalcowboymuseum.org, 478-2250
$12.50 adults, $9.75 seniors/students, $5.75 kids 4-12
‘Strip’ down
Metal act Soul Crisis finally releases its long-delayed ode to gentlemen’s clubs, raising hell and drinking till dawn.
Music
Charles Martin
Soul Crisis with Silent Civilian, Severed by Sin and more
7 p.m. Sunday
The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western
Conservatoryokc.com, 607-4805
$8
