How would you describe your art? The first word that comes to mind is contemporary; I consider myself a contemporary artist. I like to focus on figurative representation in my work. There are a lot of other labels that I could add, but the style I try to align myself the most with is realism. […]
Phoebe Grandi
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At Blockman’s Chophouse, The Ingredients Matter
13 weeks ago, a new neon sign popped up on America’s beloved cross-country route. Its luminous red marks the arrival of Arcadia’s own steakhouse and butchercase, situated just past the town’s famous round barn on Route 66. Blockman’s Chophouse specializes in wagyu steak, alongside high-quality poultry, rotating seafood options, and some of the largest wine […]
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The New Restaurant On The Block
On Feb. 14, Chef Andrew Black will open his fourth restaurant in Oklahoma City. With an aptly timed opening, Dougla Kitchen will be Black’s culinary love letter to his grandmother, who was the original inspiration behind the award-winning chef’s love of cooking. It will open in the space that previously housed Black Walnut, which closed […]
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“Bolt Tower” Brings the History of the Fairgrounds to Life
On Jan. 6, Oklahoma City will officially welcome the newest addition to its evergrowing public art collection. “Bolt Tower,” a dynamic 72-foot-high structure commissioned by the city, was installed at the OKC Fair Park this past fall. The upcoming dedication ceremony will allow the public to get acquainted with the tower, and will include the […]
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Artist Interview: Ricki Lee Scheef
How would you describe your practice? I love the word practice to describe art because it’s just trying over and over again, to just figure out what your visual language is, what you want to say, and who you are. And, the practice genuinely never ends. My practice is incorporated into my life in many […]
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Step Inside Oklahoma City’s Living Room
Towards the back of Oklahoma City’s only vinyl bar sits a large window overlooking the lit up buildings adorning the city’s December skyline. It is a breathtaking view, not because it’s particularly grand or even rare for buildings lining Automobile Alley, but because of its striking intimacy. It’s the perfect view for a space designed […]
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This Studio is Bringing Stop-Motion to the Midwest
Xerxes, the beloved baby Asian elephant born at the Oklahoma City Zoo this past July, lives just 5 miles southeast of an even smaller elephant. Xerxes’ counterpart is made of felt and sits in a snowy scene at Loud Cloud Animation Studio. He waits for animators to delicately adjust his position as they create a […]
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Latkes, Kugel and Salmon, Oh My!
On Monday Dec. 15, a wide array of baked brie, mac & cheese, dolmas, salmon, kugel, and salads stretched out before me. “I think the cranberry sauce is really good,” said the woman beside me in the buffet line. “But that’s just because I made it,” she smiled. At the end of the counter sat […]
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Looking Forward
Just slightly east of 2nd Street and Coltrane stands a large tree with branches that are just beginning to turn a golden, autumnal brown. While hundreds of people drive down Edmond’s section of Route 66 every day, it takes a trained eye (or a knowledgeable Edmond resident) to notice this 146-year-old pecan tree. “The land […]