Of the four original screening houses in Oklahoma City, only one continues to promote cinema in the building where it all began: The Paramount. Three film lovers in Oklahoma City came up with the idea to open a deli and coffee house and screen movies for their patrons. When they came across the old Paramount […]
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Close as a Blade
Bladerunner with Mindset Evolution vocalist Rob Ulrich Credit: Steve Van Halen He hopes to revive that experience with the new Bladerunner Radio. “That is exactly what FM radio used to do,” said Blake Wolney, the DJ better known as the Bladerunner, who was on KATT-FM 100.5 in the 1980s and ’90s. “It made it interesting. […]
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A good Egg
“We’re going back to the way radio used to be,” he said. “There’s lots of listener interaction, and since we’ll program all the music here, we’ll take requests and play dedications.” It’s a marked change for Moore, whose experience with corporate radio structure included stints at KRXO, KTOK and KYIS (then KZBS). Deregulation of radio […]
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Fight club
James Head Nate Gomez When not out in the oil fields, he is a contracted fighter for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, better known as the UFC. “It’s busy. I really like it, it’s a mental challenge,” Head said of his work as an engineer. “Just like martial arts, there is so much to learn. It’s […]
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Top nights
One shot of these brands runs between $35 and $45 each. “I think they are just doing it to impress the other players at the table,” said Phil Byrd (pictured), who bartended at Riverwind before moving on to Louie’s, 1215 N. Walker. “I wouldn’t pay that much.” Either way, the casino is one of the […]
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Top nights
One shot of these brands runs between $35 and $45 each. “I think they are just doing it to impress the other players at the table,” said Phil Byrd (pictured), who bartended at Riverwind before moving on to Louie’s, 1215 N. Walker. “I wouldn’t pay that much.” Either way, the casino is one of the […]
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Gourmet grinds
Beans & Leaves, 4015 N. Penn, is a new coffeehouse that offers many unique gourmet coffees as well as cookies, cakes and specialty teas. Unlike many gourmet coffee shops, which offer basic choices, manager Desiree Moore brought her own creations to the business. “I tried to bring in at least a few new drinks,” Moore […]
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Celebrity seal
“People will come in and ask about Snoop Dogg’s alcohol,” said Zack Harrison, with Thunderbird Liquors, 1200 12th Ave. S.E. in Norman. “That’s why they do that; it’s all premium alcohol.” Snoop Dogg uses his name to help sell a unique malt liquor called St. Ides, which includes mint- and fruit-flavored beer. Adding his name […]
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Game on
It is game day in Norman. Whether it’s a beautiful fall afternoon, with green leaves turning red, or a cold winter day, with temperatures dropping into the teens, fans show up in force every time the Sooners take the field. While people pack into the stadium, hundreds more head to Campus Corner to watch the […]