BY DEAN ROBBINS Hard to believe, but in the four decades since Jimi Hendrix died, no one has made a great documentary about him. Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin’ on American Masters fixes that problem (8 p.m. Tuesday, PBS). It capably tells the story of Jimi’s rise from impoverished Seattle youth to rock […]
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Get it, girl
BY JENN SCOTT It’s that time of year. You know, the standing date with an art show featuring talented and local female artists. That’s right. It’s time for the 10th annual and final Girlie Show. From 7-11 p.m. Friday and 12-5 p.m. Saturday, join the girl-power curation and final celebration at OKC Farmers Public Market […]
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Senior moments
Rather than retire, the Jackass franchise flirts with fiction — if not sexually harasses it — in the semi-scripted, wholly hilarious Bad Grandpa. BY ROD LOTT Riotous as they are, the Jackass movies have not been immune to the law of diminishing returns — in terms of laughs, not the box office. That the fourth […]
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Last call for frightful fun
It’s not too late to deck out for Halloween, or too early to start gathering Christmas decorations. BY GAZETTE STAFF October is almost over, as are these frightful, fun events. catch ’em while you still can. haunt the river 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday Boathouse District 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. oklahomariverevents.org/haunt-the-river 552-4040 $25-$35 […]
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Last chance, babies
For more fun at the theater, check out The Rocky Horror Show at Lyric Theatre before it’s too late. Located at 1727 NW 16th St., the onceevery-few-years live version prepares for this year’s last weekend. Tickets are $40, and shows are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11:59 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. For more information, call […]
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OKG7seven fresh faces
If your eating routine is getting stale, freshen it up with these seven new spots for a scrumptious meal. —Jenn Scott, photos by Shannon Cornman and Mark Hancock Panang 2 14101 n. may ave. panangthaifood.com 752-8400 This authentic Thai restaurant expanded its family-owned joint, which initially opened in 2007. The second location offers the same […]
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Happenings the week of Oct. 29, 2013
A Fresh Take: William S. and Ann Atherton Art of the American West Gallery, showcasing the Museum’s permanent art collection in 10 newly reinstalled exhibition spaces. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63rd, 478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. Allan Houser and His Students, in celebration of his 100th birthday, this exhibit features works of Allan Houser […]
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Happenings the week of Oct. 29, 2013
Mid-Week Market, fresh, delectable local fruits, vegetables and other goods, 4-8 p.m., Oct. 30, Nov. 6. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno, 445-7080, myriadgardens.org. WED, WED Paint N’ Cheers, creative social art classes, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30. Paint N Cheers, 1614 N. Gatewood, . 524-4155, paintncheers.com. WED Tipsy Artist, wine and paint party, 6-9 p.m., […]
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:1″><span style=" Times New Roman”,”serif”;mso-fareast-Times New Roman”; mso-font-kerning:18.0pt;mso-fareast-language:ES-BO”> Imminent swirling vortex of damnation Land developers for the iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo. (famous as the inspiration for the hotel in Stephen King’s The Shining) announced recently that they need more space and thus will dig up and move the hotel’s […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is proud to invite muggles to a magical event set in a local wine cave. At 6 p.m on Wednesday, guests should arrive at Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery, 6000 W. Waterloo Rd. in Edmond, for dinner and wine. Guests are encouraged to dress as […]