On Thursday, relax and celebrate a mini-holiday that doesn’t involve gift-wrapping or fighting for a parking space at the mall: National Sangria Day. The popular Spanish drink, a fusion of wine and liquor, isn’t your ordinary adult punch. A terrific sangria, one with seriousness and intricacy, is an icy, fruity, juicy, deeply flavorful beverage. The […]
Christina Nihira
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Canterbury is Bach
On Sunday, the Canterbury Choral Society performs Baroque Christmas, its annual holiday concert featuring masterworks by Bach and Handel, whose Hallelujah richly captures the wholeness of the season’s spirit. Randi Von Ellefson, Canterbury artistic director, will conduct the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the Canterbury Chorus, composed of more than 100 volunteer singers. “We love performing […]
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Pop goes the table!
The pressure to produce a great gathering can worry most hosts, novice and expert alike. Thankfully, it’s not necessary to be a master chef or own a grand manor to create a fun and successful affair. Begin by deciding on a menu. At Uptown Grocery Company, 1230 W. Covell in Edmond, chef Jermiah Duddleston believes […]
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When it Raines
Musical pairings aren’t always successful, occasionally causing more discord than harmony. That’s not the case for Broadway star Ron Raines, who collaborates with Canterbury Choral Society in their season opener, Broadway to Bricktown. Known for his warm, golden baritone, Raines will perform scenes from Chicago, Guys and Dolls, Carnival and Man of La Mancha. The […]
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Sideline socials
Just in time for kickoff, Jen Elsner has released The University of Oklahoma Cookbook, which offers recipes for game day and more. You can pick it up at Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway; the University of Oklahoma Bookstore, 1185 Asp in Norman; and metro-area Barnes & Noble locations. The full-color cookbook is organized by […]
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Brunch bunch
But when Sunday brunch rolls around, it’s time to relax and savor. Oklahoma City offers many brunch options; a few even feature entertainment. The historic Skirvin Hilton’s Park Avenue Grill, 1 Park Ave., has introduced a new menu along with a weekly music program. Well-known metro acoustic guitarist Edgar Cruz performs from 11 a.m. to […]
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Southern special
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US” lang=”EN-US”> Signs of days past, including Coca-Cola and Phillips 66, hang over Red’s Southern Diner in Edmond. It makes for a cool visual and also hints at the items on the menu. Vegetarians, be prepared. Almost everything at Red’s features chicken, although there is one beef or fish option. Served family-style, only […]
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Glam wheels
Among them was a contestant representing the Sooner State, Jesa Lopez. She participated in a leadership institute and mentoring events. The contestants were judged on platform speech presentations, interviews and onstage questions. Although she didn’t win the title and sparkly crown, the Oklahoma City resident did not return empty-handed. Lopez received the Nicki Ard Achievement […]
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Start a brew-haha
From the city to the farm lands, locals are turning their love of beer into a pastime. The learning curve on home brewing is fairly small and the pleasure tremendous. “It’s a fun hobby,” said Gail White, owner of The Brew Shop, 3624 N. Pennsylvania. White believes the increase in popularity might also relate to […]
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Slender sipping
Marco Chavez, co-owner of 1492 By: Shannon Cornman Even if we have a few left, there are some refreshing cocktails to toast summer’s end while going light on calories. The Melting Pot, 4 E. Sheridan, features a limited-edition “Skinny Sipping” menu through this month. The menu comprises six low-calorie cocktails made with Voli light vodkas […]