Debt weight
College students are shouldering more debt and facing more uncertainty after graduation.
Box-office poison
Arsenic and Old Lace Aug. 22-Sept. 15 Jewel Box Theatre 3700 N. Walker Ave. fccokc.org/jewel-box-theatre 405-521-1786 $20-$30 When she first saw the film version of Arsenic and Old Lace, Denise Hughes did not expect a movie about insanity and murder to be funny — mostly because it was released in 1944. “As a general rule,…
Cover: Loan crisis
When Evie Simons signed the dotted lines for student loans at age 18, she did not fully grasp how much of a burden she would have to shoulder. Simons, 24, has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oklahoma City University and a master’s degree in public administration from University of Oklahoma, and she is…
Reggae royalty
Bob Marley, in a 1975 interview, said he did not necessarily play reggae music. “When people say reggae them expect a type of music,” he said. “As far as me is concerned, I never give it a name. Just play music. Once you put it in a bag and call it reggae and then maybe…
Modern ’cue
After opening in early July, The Smoking Boar is well on its way to changing expectations about barbecue restaurants. The ambitious concept first started with a complete renovation of the 2925 W. Britton Road location that formerly housed Mamaveca Mexican and Peruvian Restaurant. The ceiling was raised and new flooring was put in; next up…
Seitan slingers
The plant-based market in Oklahoma City is very much still in its nascent stages, but branches from the tree sprouted by The Red Cup and The Loaded Bowl are starting to emerge. The Taco Plant — a food truck serving seitan, fried cauliflower and pea protein chorizo tacos — launched in the metro at the…
Chicken-Fried News: Food desert drama
Local grocery chain Buy For Less gave a textbook example in how not to handle public relations correctly last week, after it announced the closing of its Smart Saver store at 23rd Street and Martin Luther King Avenue, which was the only full-service grocery option in the city’s unhealthiest zip code, 73111. Step 1 in…
Gazedibles: Pork pride
Next Tuesday (Aug. 20) isn’t a bank holiday, but it should be a day people can take off work and celebrate their desire for bacon. It’s National Bacon Lover’s Day, and these are seven restaurants where you can celebrate in style. By Jacob Threadgill with photos provided Republic Gastropub 5830 N. Classen Blvd. republicgastropub.com |…
Apocalyptic touch
Eliza Gilkyson’s Secularia is the sound of her singing in full voice, something she once wanted to keep secret. Eliza Gilkyson 8 p.m. Aug. 21 The Blue Door 2805 N. McKinley Ave.
OKG Lifestyle: Catherine Sweeney
Around OKC EAT: Chick-N-Beer WATCH: The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) LISTEN: Tales Unveiled podcast READ: @OKC-SPAN Twitter account LOVE: helping turtles cross the road EXPERIENCE: Van Gogh, Monet, Degas: The Mellon Collection of French Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts @ OKCMOA Outside OKC EAT: matzo ball soup from Katz’s Delicatessen WATCH: Derry Girls…
Untapped talent
YesLove OKC co-founder and executive director Albert Rios said he used to be “terrified of drag queens.” “I’m very introverted, and I was like, ‘Don’t pick on me,’” Rios said. “I’d go to The Boom, and they’d ask me questions, and I shut down immediately. I think that I didn’t understand drag.” Sponsored by YesLove,…
Witnessing women
All My Sisters through Aug. 31 JRB Art at the Elms 2810 N. Walker Ave. jrbartgallery.com 405-528-6336 Free Some of the most memorable meals from Janice Mathews-Gordon’s childhood are the ones her mother refused to make. “My mother, I remember her going on strike when we were young,” Mathews-Gordon said. “She quit cooking. She quit…
High support
Whether you are in the mood for a casual barbecue or a classy evening out, two cannabis-related charities hold benefit events this weekend in Oklahoma City. Balanced Veterans’ Summer Debrief charity event at Lucky’s Grow Supply, 7507 Broadway Extension, is noon-5 p.m. Saturday. In addition to the barbecue at the Summer Debrief, the event also…
Community support
On May 29, the family of Isaiah Lewis, an unarmed black teenager who was fatally shot in May, announced they have filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Edmond. The announcement was made exactly one month after Lewis was shot four times in a residential neighborhood following a police altercation. The toxicology report…
Chicken-Fried News: Overcharged
Investigating the cause of a signal outage at a Sand Springs radio tower on the morning of Aug. 4, an engineer found two men — one electrocuted to death and the other badly burned and convulsing on the ground. Under Oklahoma state law, a woman reportedly sleeping in a car nearby at the time might…
Flower review: Purple Tangie
Strain name: Purple Tangie Grown by: Purple Tangie Acquired from: Great Barrier Reefer Medical Dispensary Date acquired: July 22 THC/CBD percentages: No test results available Physical traits: Primarily purple with light green and bright orange stigmas throughout Bouquet: Extremely sweet and fruity Review: This bright and pungent strain looks and smells almost identical to Forbidden…
Chicken-Fried News: Uber screw-up
It doesn’t happen often, but an Oklahoma Republican representative went left of center. Unfortunately, it was while driving drunk, so instead of supporting expanded health care or reasonable gun laws, Rep. Dean Davis was pulled over for putting his constituents’ lives at risk. It seems like a new face will appear anytime you search “Oklahoma…
Nuevo Huevo
Hal Smith Restaurants has hit its stride with breakfast concepts. First, Neighborhood JA.M. became a breakout in north Oklahoma City and Norman — with a third location under construction in Midtown — and now, El Huevo Mexi-Diner in Norman is strengthening its early morning and lunch offerings. Located at 3522 24th Ave NW, just off…
