MOB mentality
An MOB service project. Provided OKC Beautiful is a longstanding charitable organization dedicated to improving the image and appearance of Oklahoma City, and MOB reflects the nonprofit’s overall mission. Brittany Earnest, marketing and events manager at OKC Beautiful, said MOB brings together young like-minded professionals for a variety of activities focused on Oklahoma City. “The…
Premiere league
Rapper Gregory Jerome performs at February’s Premiere on Film Row. (Randy Alvarado) As Batman said in The Dark Knight Rises, “A hero can be anyone, even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a small boy’s shoulder to let him know that the world hadn’t ended.” Premiere on Film…
Biker life
Cassi hops on her bike, while her roommate is in a car. “A lot of times, I beat her or we get there at the same time,” Poor said. “I might beat her because she is having to look for parking and I don’t.” Poor has become a regular cyclist over the past year, since…
Yes. But then again, no.
Sike! An opinion piece in The Tulsa World called Fallin out for supporting both of those programs and then changing her mind. The piece pointed out that Fallin inherited both programs from former Gov. Brad Henry. It said Henry approved the health exchange grant, and after taking office, Fallin agreed. Then, in 2010, the Legislature…
Murder on the rise
On April 7, the city had its 12th homicide of the year as a 30-year-old female was found dead in a home on SW 60th Street. Few details were known in the following days. Was this a drug-related homicide? A domestic dispute? Or maybe a murder related to the city’s increase in gang activity? All…
Kings of everything
A young woman went to Key Arena on March 28 to see the Okie-tied rockers, probably jammed out to “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody” and then walked away with measles. As a precaution, the Washington State Department of Health even published the woman’s schedule online so that those who were in her vicinity that…
Religious beliefs only go so far for Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby has gained national attention for its recent Supreme Court argument that providing emergency conception through the Affordable Care Act — otherwise known as Obamacare — violates its Christian faith. However, a recent Mother Jones article reported that the company’s own employee mutual funds include millions of dollars invested in some of the companies…
Tea Partiers for T.W.
Palin endorsed Shannon in a March Facebook post trumpeting Shannon’s accomplishments, including being the first Republican to with his district’s state house seat and becoming the youngest Speaker of the House in Oklahoma’s history. She also said he’s perfect for the job even though he is an “underdog” and has had many “naysayers” against him.…
Moore sends hate runnin’
Opposite a large crowd of Moore supporters, 10 Westboro protesters held signs that said, “God Hates Oklahoma,” “Mourn For Your Sins” and “Destruction Is Imminent.” According to Westboro’s website, the church members believe the tornadoes were “God’s wrath.” The Kansas church protesters had a permit to protest for 30 minutes at 2 p.m., but counter-protesters…
Commentary: Never let us forget
The heart of a city was broken, lives forever changed and the general feeling of safety we all expect in our daily lives shattered.
Fowl play
Several U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Dallas and even New York City have zoning in place to allow citizens to keep chickens in their yards. Oklahoma City, however, has so far banned it on properties less than one acre. And don’t even think about getting a rooster. An initiative to allow hens in backyards…
We’re No. 7!
Oklahoma’s oil and gas extraction was one of the main contributing factors to the 3.3 percent income growth that led to the ranking, according to the press release by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Nationally, the average personal income grew only 2.6 percent. For the same reasons, Oklahoma was beat out by North…
Letters to the Editor: April 15, 2014
The problem is the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. So, if a person condemned to die is kept from knowing the source, consistency and content of the drugs that will kill him or her, how can anyone know if it is cruel or unusual? In January, the final words…
Egg-static
Crab cake Benedict at KD’s. Photo by Shannon Cornman Plastic shells filled with candy are fine, unless you buy the bargain basement jelly beans that nobody wants. Cadbury Creme Eggs are an affront to both God and man. If the Romans had left one outside the tomb, Jesus wouldn’t have bothered rolling away the stone.…
Smooth pop
Owen Love and Murod Mamatov Photo by Shannon Cornman Super Juice is a truck specializing in juices and smoothies. It’s owned by Chadd Hook and Cody Ward. The two have been friends since kindergarten and have been working together for the past few years. “We wanted to get into this business, specifically the mobile food…
FOOD
Learn with Brunch, class instructed by registered dietition Becky Varner, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Apr. 16. Uptown Grocery Co., 1230 W. Covell Rd., Edmond, 509- 2700, uptowngroceryco.com. WED Wellness Shopping Tour, label explanations for diabetes, celiac and heart health, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Apr. 16. Uptown Grocery Co., 1230 W. Covell Rd., Edmond, 509-2700, uptowngroceryco.com. WED Cheesecake: Intermediate, evening…
LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK The Park House restaurant will host an Easter Sunday brunch to celebrate the holiday. Chef Jeffrey Holloway will prepare an endless buffet of seasonal dishes and brunch favorites like eggs, house-made sausage, fresh fruits, salads and sides. The restaurant at Myriad Botanical Gardens offers guests a 180-degree view of Crystal Bridge…
OKG7 eat: Fresh off the farm
Packard’s New American Kitchen 201 NW 10th St. packardsokc.com 605-3771 As of April 1, Packard’s has rolled out a new seasonal menu featuring items that highlight what it does best: sourcing local ingredients when available and making them shine in simple, tasty dishes in the tradition of home cooking with a twist. Among the new…
Plane food
Ozzie’s Diner is in the main terminal and control tower building at Max Westheimer Airport, 1700 Lexington Ave. in Norman. It’s an old-school joint in several respects. Before or after your meal, you may wander around the building and look at World War II- and Korean War-era photos of vintage aircraft and U.S. Navy pilots…
It’s easy being green
Susan Graff Photo by Shannon Cornman There was a time not too long ago when it was difficult to find out where your food came from. More specifically, we all know where food comes from, but not in the sense that we have any inkling of the person who picked the potato or carrot on…
Dustin Prinz – Eleven
He does just that, capably crafting a diverse collection of songs that run the gamut of Death Cab For Cutie-leaning indie (“So Many Deserving”), polished folk pop (“Freedom”) and ’90s alt-rock (“Next Time You’ll Know”), making for a tight, acoustic-driven affair with lots of personality. Stripped-down usually necessitates simplicity, but Prinz is so at ease…
Oculus
The new horror film Oculus is that sort of yarn. It has its share of creepy moments — some of which might just stay with you long after you’ve left the dark of the theater — but first you have to digest some hard-to-swallow notions. The movie opens with Tim Russell (Brendon Thwaites) being discharged…
Odyssey of the mind
The No. 1 thing that Brian Haas — pianist and founder of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey — wants to get across is gratitude. Of course, a lot of musicians say this. But Brian Haas perhaps has more to be thankful for than your typical grateful artist. Think about it. Haas started a jazz band in…
Frndz with benefits
When Boyfrndz pulls into Oklahoma City for the last show of its national tour in support of its new album, Breeder, on Sunday, it will have gone through hell and back to get here. Touring is a necessary but daunting prospect for independent bands, leaving behind the creature comforts of home for cramped sleeping quarters,…
Saddle up
Life has been a whirlwind the past few months for Oklahoma City-based band Horse Thief. Its highly anticipated debut album, Fear in Bliss, has already received critical praise from national media doting on the Bella Union label’s new darlings. Horse Thief is headed back to its roots for a special album release show April 18…
Shakespeare, fun-sized
Reduxion Theatre Company will commemorate William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday with a fun celebration for all ages. With a wine tasting for the adults, a special performance of Professor Spillsby Digs into Shakespeare for the kids and cake and live music for everyone, the party will be a community experience. “We wanted to celebrate [Shakespeare’s] birthday…
Spokie dokie
Mayor Mick Cornett on a Spokies bike Photo by Mark Hancock “The numbers show that ridership has increased steadily since Spokies launched, even during the winter,” she said. Strategically placed throughout downtown, the Spokies kiosks allow people to rent bicycles to cruise the area. In an effort to create more awareness of the service, Spokies…
Mind matters
After a series of secret previews that took place earlier this year, Oklahoma’s premier mentalist, William Rader, will debut his new show, An Enchanted Evening, to the public, kicking off a series of recurring monthly performances. Taking a cue from 19th-century parlor shows, An Enchanted Evening is being performed in an intimate Automobile Alley location, so everyone…
Blazing art
Cherokee basket Shan Goshorn is a preservationist, storyteller and human rights activist. In other words, she’s a contemporary Native American artist. Goshorn, a Tulsa resident and Eastern Band Cherokee tribe member, has been supporting herself as an artist for 30 years and exploring various media — including photography, beadwork, painting, glass and metalworking — to…
Old wood, new tricks
“I wanted to make a difference,” Bagley said. “When I make art, I try to find impoverished materials that people would think are useless.” You might not have seen the sculpture that sits in Midtown at the intersection of NW 10th Street and Hudson Avenue. (Maybe you’re too busy avoiding other drivers at the roundabout.)…
LIFE
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Department of Design will present Defeaters of Dull: The Design Senior Show for one night only. The exhibit will survey the best works of 43 graduating graphic and interior design majors. Works from the graphic design majors will include packaging and poster designs, and the interior design majors will present…
Kynd duds
A yoga suit made by Kynd Clothing. Provided If you pick them up, you realize they are not Ray-Ban knockoffs. They are so light they almost float away, and the frames come in several stylish finishes and shapes. The company that makes the sunglasses, among other things, debuted at Norman Music Festival last year. Kynd…
Back to church
Bobby Griffith Photo by Mark Hancock After sitting vacant for years and undergoing a renovation that added a swimming pool in a failed effort in the past decade to turn it into a health club, it sold late last year to City Presbyterian Church (known as City Pres), a downtown congregation founded in 2011. On…
Take a ride
Streetcar ridership hit a peak in 1920, when 25.5 million trips were taken on the city’s three lines. That worked out to nearly 280 rides a year for every resident in the city. The streetcar lines vanished in 1947, but a half a century later, the city is looking to slowly rebuild a rail-based transit…
Holy Ghost People
Dependent upon a desperate, alcoholic stranger (Brendan McCarthy, 2001 Maniacs) for a ride, she ventures to the mountaintop Church of One Accord, a less-than-idyllic commune. The snake-handling, God-fearing families who live and worship there are as tight-lipped about Sis’ whereabouts as they are cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs — metaphorically speaking, of course. Holy Ghost People…
No Holds Barred
No Holds Barred is nothing if not a spectacle. But really, isn’t the couch the ideal setting for the WWE armchair athlete to watch? The answer must be “yes,” since No Holds Barred tanked in theaters, along with Hulk Hogan’s hopes for a big-screen career. A cult following has failed to build around the movie…
City’s bus system ready to Embark on new chapter
Starting April 28, METRO Transit, the department that oversees the city’s bus system, parking and ferry service, will change its name to Embark. The name change is part of a new marketing strategy, along with changes to enhance local bus service.“The changes we are making to the public transportation system in Oklahoma City are really…
Eminent development?
After failing to negotiate a purchase price with the owners of several lots west of Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Oklahoma City Council authorized city staff to file an eminent domain claim with a vote on March 18.The timing of the vote is one that Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid finds ironic. “The city, in my…
Moore mother will seek House seat
The mother of three who lost her son, Christopher, in last year’s tornado that struck Plaza Towers Elementary in Moore has spent the past year fighting to get a storm shelter funding plan on a statewide ballot. After running into roadblocks through the petition process and unsuccessfully trying to lobby state legislators, Legg decided she…
