Strain name: Black Cherry Jelly Grown by: Zero Group Acquired from: Quail Greens Date acquired: Aug. 18 Physical traits: purple and light green Bouquet: sweet and earthy Review: When I walked into Quail Greens, I let the budtender, who also happens to curate their flower selection, make my choices for me. Of the four strains […]
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Strain Review: Cherbet
Strain name: Cherbet Grown by: Arbuckle Farms Acquired from: Tegridy Market Date acquired: Aug. 17 Physical traits: Purple and orange with hints of light green Bouquet: sweet and gassy Review: Arbuckle Farms has always been one of my favorite growers, but I hadn’t checked in since the final issue of Extract (thanks, COVID). Un- like […]
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Between the lines
John Darnielle will be taking the stage for the first time at the Tower Theatre this month. Darnielle, the singer, songwriter and core member of The Mountain Goats, will be playing a solo show Sept. 17. He will be supporting his most recent release, Dark in Here, his 20th studio record under the moniker. Described […]
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The Sharpest Image
If the clothes make the man, then Korey Eakers and his Grand Gentlemen are as sharp and cool as a blade. “I was 14 years old and the very first time I ever saw Barack Obama, he changed my life. I had never seen a black man who spoke like that and looked like that, […]
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Labor Day in the Paseo
After a year’s break and a rescheduling from its regular Memorial Day weekend slot, the Paseo Arts Festival will happen Labor Day Weekend. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 4 and 5 with live music until 10 p.m. both days, and Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. All […]
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Mirror Image
It’s not often that a remake, reimagining, reboot, whatever you want to call it of a popular horror franchise lives up to its hype, but when Jordan Peele announced he was co-writing and co-producing a new version of “Candyman,” there wasn’t much question that this one would. This movie definitely feels like it was crafted […]
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TULSA: The Legendary Stage
Closing in on its centennial anniversary, there’s no place in the state like Cain’s Ballroom. Stepping into the ballroom, 423 N. Main St., is one thing, but being on its spring-loaded dance floor when hundreds of people are dancing to the sound emanating from the stage is quite another. Built in 1924 by entrepreneur Tate […]
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Strain Review: Purple Punch 2.0
Strain name: Purple Punch 2.0 Grown by: Robot Pharmer. Acquired from: Robot Pharmer Date acquired: Aug. 6 Physical traits: purple and light green Bouquet: sweet and earthy Review: If you know your Oklahoma cannabis, then you certainly know Robot Pharmer. From its branding to its bud, it has been a company whose crops I’ve repeatedly […]
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Asian Nights
The Asian District Night Market Festival is back this summer, bigger than ever and following all CDC protocols to combat the delta variant. The festival runs from 2 p.m. until midnight Aug. 28 at Military Park, 2520 N Classen Blvd. There will be performances of all kinds, from cultural demonstrations, live music, a fashion show […]
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TULSA: Gathering Place
The centerpiece of the Gathering Place is like the playground monstrosities that you lost skin (and maybe teeth) to during your childhood. Remember that bonk on the head from third grade? Or when you saw a childhood pal eat it and come back with a cast? Expect some of those memories to come flooding back. […]