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In Miranda Lambert’s “Mama’s Broken Heart” video, the country star portrays someone ravaged by torment, who eventually dabbles in mind-altering substances, cuts her own hair and deviously inspects a kitchen knife. Basically, it’s about being crazy.

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The species is characterized by any number of traits: flannel shirts, ample beards, tattoos, the scent of freshly smoked clove cigarettes. They tend to gravitate toward hole-in-the-wall bars or trendy pizzerias, where they brandish obscure beers and discuss their love of indie bands, environmentalism and Ron Paul.

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What’s another session of the state Legislature without a bill centered on the sanctity of marriage? This time, it’s House Speaker T.W. Shannon, R-Lawton, who carries the matrimonial torch with House Bill 1908.

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Oil and gas execs in Oklahoma are having a rough patch (not oil) these last few weeks.

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The Internet flew into one of those Internet tizzies last week when a photo surfaced of Barry Switzer sporting a fur coat at the University of Oklahoma Sooners’ spring practice.

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For all of you perturbed by the dizzying number of languages you might encounter these days, fear not! Language-loving lawmakers have your back.

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Way back on Oct. 13, 2004, Oklahoma Gazette reported from the set of Sex Machine, a microbudget indie film shot in the Oklahoma City metro. Its director and co-writer, then local graphic designer Christopher Sharpe, had no visions of making anything other than a good time.

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In a Men’s Health rundown of 2013’s hottest celebrity couples, Oklahoma’s own Blake Shelton and wife Miranda Lambert nabbed the No. 7 spot on a list of 20.

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Regina Murphy’s newest exhibit isn’t called A Retrospective for nothing. Now on display through April 14 at the Oklahoma state Capitol’s East Gallery, 2300 N. Lincoln, it culls paintings from the 91-year-old artist’s long career, now in its fifth decade and still going strong! (And you thought you were productive.) Admission is free. Call 521-2931 or visit arts.ok.gov.

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The goal: Ten moms of children with cancer want to raise $50,000 to go toward finding a cure. The idea: Shave their heads. Banding together as 10 Strong, the mothers’ group will lose their locks at a St. Baldrick’s Foundation event at 1 p.m. Sunday at VZD’s Restaurant & Club, 4200 N. Western. Call 524-4203 or visit vzds.com.

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Top Chef fan-favorite contestant Chris Crary will share kitchen tips and healthy recipes as part of the OKC Home & Outdoor Living Show, scheduled for Friday through Sunday at State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing. Plus, more than 200 exhibitors and 500 experts are on hand to provide ideas for remodeling, home improvement and outdoor living. Admission is $9; children under 12 are free. Call 800-466-7469 or visit homeshowokc.com.

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Not your ordinary Old West tale, the 1867-set Mr. and Mister is a love story between a rancher and a teacher, both men. Said playwright Robert Matson, “The play takes place at a time when homosexuality wasn’t even a word.” The original drama premieres at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Actors Casting & Talent Services, 30 N.E. 52nd, and ends March 30. Tickets are $15. Call 286-9298 or visit tarsplace.com.

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Happy 10th birthday, Blue Seven! To celebrate, the locally owned boutique at 7518 N. May is throwing itself a party, and you’re invited! Outside, that means a dog-adoption event; inside, a trunk show, a photo booth and — yum — egg rolls, cupcakes and milk. Be there from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Call 463-0604 or visit myblueseven.com.

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We’re guessing Amaryllis was one of 2012’s most misspelled album titles. We’re also guessing when you have 17 No. 1 singles, you can get away with it. We’re talking rock’s Shinedown, of course, which will shine at 7 p.m. Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno, with Three Days Grace and P.O.D. (yeah, you know me). Tickets are $37.50. Call 800-745-3000 or visit chesapeakearena.com.

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Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near? That question and many more will be answered at the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s Yesterday Once More: A Tribute to the Carpenters. Boasting such smashes as “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” the iconic sibling pop duo of the 1970s gets its due at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker. Tickets are $15- $65. Call 232-7575 or visit okcphilharmonic.org.

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