Lift off
Princess 7 p.m. Monday 21c Museum Hotel 900 W. Main St. 21cmuseumhotels.co 405-982-6900 Free Like many cinematic science fiction epics, Princess’ animated album-length music video Out There begins with sustained synthesizers and explanatory text. “Proclaiming Earth to be a misogynistic dystopia,” the introductory titles read, “the art-pop super duo Princess prepares a rocket ship to…
Cab calling
Death Cab for Cutie 7 p.m. Saturday The Criterion 500 E. Sheridan Ave. criterionokc.com 405-840-5500 Sold out Death Cab for Cutie released Thank You for Today, its ninth studio album, in August, but bassist Nick Harmer said he likes it more now. After living and touring with the album for several months, Harmer said he…
Figures of speech
Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, have coauthored Senate Bill 361, which protects “any lawful verbal, written, audio-visual or electronic means by which individuals may communicate ideas to one another.” Both lawmakers were invited to the White House by President Donald Trump because of their work on the bill. Many critics have…
Cover: Filling gaps
The pain shooting up Moore resident Terri Marshall’s foot is a constant reminder for her to keep going, against her doctor’s wishes, but she doesn’t know what else to do. Marshall is in the beginning stages of neuropathy associated with the diabetes that has prevented her from continuing her job in the bakery department at…
Special snacks
A familiar face in the medical marijuana edibles market is soon to open its first store. Mr. Mack’s, 7220 S. Western Ave., Suite 109, is set to open later this month, co-founder Erick Almaguer said. Almaguer has teamed up with co-founder Greg Wilson to bring patients another method of administering their medicine. “Mr. Mack’s started…
High impact
Impact Oklahoma annual meeting April 25 Will Rogers Theatre 4322 N. Western Ave. impactok.org Free Impact Oklahoma has given more than 40 grants in 13 years, and the membership is now preparing to choose this year’s beneficiaries. The organization, a network of women who aim to make the “community stronger and better for everyone,” pools…
Love story
You might have never heard of Rudy Love, but odds are good you have heard his music. Jay-Z and George Clinton are fans. Love, born in Checotah and based in Wichita, Kansas, is the subject of the documentary This Is Love, which features interviews with Clinton, Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood (who also serves as…
OKG Shop: Tea time
Channing Winblad started seeking natural remedies for her back pain after a long career in cheerleading. Winblad is allergic to many pain medications except for ibuprofen, but she was starting to see side effects from that as well. She decided to do some research on her own and learned about the potential for pain relief…
Gazedibles: Tomato fresh
April is a celebration of Florida tomatoes all month, and April 6 is National Fresh Tomato Day. Get a jump on celebrating the tomato at these seven restaurants. By Jacob Threadgill with photos Gazette / file and provided La Baguette Bistro 7408 N. May Ave. labaguettebistro.com | 405-840-3047 Is there a better dish in the…
Chicken-Fried News: Cab death
There are few businesses and buildings left in Oklahoma City from the 1930s, thanks to overeager city planners during urban renewal. The latest venerable loss for the city was not by way of bulldozer, but rather with the unlocking of a cell phone. After 75 years in business, Yellow Cab Co. of Oklahoma abruptly announced…
Opening electricity
Although Clayton Kershaw’s franchise-record streak of starting eight consecutive opening day games for the Los Angeles Dodgers ended last week due to lingering shoulder inflammation, he’ll be on the mound for opening day in Oklahoma City. The seven-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner will throw the first pitch of the season at Chickasaw Bricktown…
Shoulders of giants
James Cooper and JoBeth Hamon are anxious and excited to take their city council seats April 9. After winning their respective elections without a runoff, Ward 2’s Cooper and Ward 6’s Hamon have had time to participate in forums and orientation meetings. “My campaign manager kept telling me, ‘We won; no runoff.’ And I was…
Greatest hits
Mix-Tape 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays The Womb 25 NW Ninth St factoryobscura.com Free Neil Diamond’s “Song Sung Blue” reminds Tammy Greenman of a Volkswagen. “I have a very strong visceral memory of my mom driving around England in a yellow VW bug, listening to that song,” Greenman said. “I associate…
Writer’s round
Oklahoma Songwriters Festival Songwriting camp 11 a.m. April 13 Castle Row Studios 2908 Epperly Drive, Del City castlerowstudios.com 405-429-4055 Free Songwriter Showcase 7 p.m. April 13 Tower Theatre 425 NW 23rd St. towertheatreokc.com 405-708-6937 $14-$40 Since Oklahoma-born musician and songwriter Zac Maloy moved to Nashville, Tennessee, nearly a decade ago, he has scored hits but…
Batting cleanup
Oklahoma Cannabis Industry Association executive director Bud Scott knows what the major issues are with House Bill 2612 because he authored the 400-page bill that became much of the architecture of the “unity bill.” Scott said he expects many concerns to be addressed before the legislative session closes, but not all of them. “We have…
Concession additions
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive milb.com/oklahoma-city 405-218-1000 What works: COOP Ale Works mustard on the bratwurst and tomato sauce on the mac and cheese pizza. What needs work: The taco dog is tasty, but it fell apart. Tip: Be on the lookout for homestand specials and offerings at Cielo Azul games. Even…
Chicken-Fried News: Road dread
If Gov. Kevin “Oklahoma is open for business” Stitt is the manager of our government’s metaphorical Kmart (hey, we gotta start somewhere), somebody should tell him we need major cleanup on aisle number All of Them. On March 17, Chicken-Fried News’ arch beer pong rival The Oklahoman published a report on the lousy conditions of…
Chicken-Fried News: Hail and high water
If you do not want every local meteorologist, highway patrol troopers and even The Weather Channel to call you out, stay out from under overpasses during storms. If you are not familiar with the trend, during storms – particularly with hail – people think it is a good idea to wait it out by parking…
