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CFn wherewas-I Quote of the week
“You can count on the fact that you won’t be alone. Your fellow citizens will be there for you. Just like we’ll be there for folks in Breezy Point and Staten Island, and obviously we’re going to be there for folks in Monroe, Okla.” —President Barack Obama, in a May 28 address to Hurricane Sandy […]
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Outlaw attitude
Minor league football returns to town with the Bounty Hunters’ arrival. BY DEAN ANDERSON By day, Oklahoma City bail bondsman Tom Trepagnier is responsible for making sure local outlaws follow the rules. On the weekends, he lets them run free. Trepagnier, who owns Trep’s 2Blondes Bail Bonds, has invested his time and money into the […]
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Something brewin’
A recent change to Oklahoma’s liquor laws is being hailed as a big victory for the state’s growing craft brewing industry. Gov. Mary Fallin last month signed House Bill 1341, which lets Oklahoma breweries offer customers free samples of beer in their premises. “This is a major baby step for the brewing industry,” said JD […]
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Kitchen creations
Hype is impressive. It gets people excited. For new restaurants, hype can be a godsend. They get customers. They get word-of-mouth advertising. They get known. But a godsend turns into a god-helpyou when the restaurant doesn’t live up to that hype. The word-of-mouth is a curse word. The customers go someplace else. So what is […]
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Holding out for a gyro
Basil Mediterranean Cafe is a friendly place. The staff takes the time to describe each dish and even makes recommendations based on your preferences. The restaurant is spacious and has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. It’s set up almost like a fast-food joint, a look that is matched by its brisk service. It’s probably best […]
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Bike it
Bike it top Last year’s inaugural Oklahoma City Pro-Am Classic must have been a success, because this year’s cycling event has doubled to two full days of highspeed, high-energy racing Saturday and Sunday throughout Automobile Alley and Film Row. More than $20,000 of prizes is up for grabs in amateur and elite competitions. Visit okcpac.com. […]
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lunch it
lunch it bottom Norman’s annual arts picnic, aka Luncheon on the Grass, begins at 4 p.m. Sunday at Lions Park, 450 S. Flood. Bring your own food and drinks, and the event will supply the art activities, the free snow cones and continuous live entertainment, including tunes from DJ Nexus and concluding with a 7 […]
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Film it
Film it bottom Attention, fans of The Sandlot: You’re officially old! The 1993 baseball comedy enjoys quite a cult following, which is why its 20th anniversary is being celebrated with a 16-city nationwide tour. At 8 p.m Saturday, see it at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle, with writer/director/narrator David Mickey Evans in attendance […]
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Celebrate it
Celebrate it bottom It’s Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s 50th anniversary, but you’ll receive the presents. To celebrate, Lyric invites the public to a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno. The program includes a performance by above Julie Johnson and previews of the summer musicals Tarzan, The King and […]