CHICKEN FRIED NEWS
Courtesy He knows Chesapeake Arena’s a Ticketmaster venue, right? Nevermind that, we guess. The … show … sold out. Didn’t it? However, we did tickets for sale on Ticketmaster for $64-ish. Plus fees. So, $80-plus. But we digress. What’s disturbing is that on the band’s tour, even as a joke, Vedder, eh, kids about “the…
Dark dispatches
Norman author Sonia Gensler gets spiritual in The Dark Between. by malena lott Sonia Gensler isn’t afraid to walk into the shadows. The Norman author tackles both illusion and metaphysics in her sophomore novel, The Dark Between, available from Knopf in hardback and ebook formats. The historical work of fiction’s setting — Cambridge, at the…
Weed control
It’s the reunion many fans of comedy thought would never happen. After years of well-known animosity and creative differences, comedians Richard “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong — better known as the stoner duo Cheech & Chong — have picked up the peace pipe and are back out on the road, performing old favorites and new…
Retro rebound
Oklahoma City businesses are appealing to a new aesthetic. Whether the Great Recession changed what consumers are looking for or the drive to find local options has empowered businesses to offer something beyond the mainstream, Oklahoma City’s shopping landscape has evolved to include some throwback products and services that resemble those of the ’80s. The…
OKG7 cups of something warm
Vintage Coffee 1101 NW 49th St. 752-0038 How does a smooffee sound? If espresso and frozen yogurt are two things you love, have them together in a smooffee. Add an additional flavor like almond, coconut, white chocolate or raspberry. Grab some hot tea or a snack — like a cinnamon knot or doughnut — to…
Balls out
In fact, they couldn’t be further from the traditional french fry, yet Oklahoma loves them. Featured at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 1309 S. Agnew Ave. in historic Stockyards City, these jumbo egg-sized treats are a nationally recognized customer favorite. Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Adam Richman with Man v. Food have both tried them.…
She’s country
Libby’s Cafe is a steak-and-catfish restaurant named for co-owner Libby Adkins. It’s just south of Interstate 35’s Goldsby exit on State Highway 74. The evening we bopped down, a middle-aged group of obviously affluent riders on enormous motorcycles had just arrived. That cemented the notion that it’s a destination restaurant for the greater metro area.…
Counterterrorism caucus spreads prejudice
Now who could argue with that? Oklahoma experienced one of the worst acts of domestic terrorism on U.S. soil, and as a long-time Oklahoma resident, I want nothing more than to support all efforts to keep our state safe. There exists a major problem, however, that all Oklahomans should be concerned about. The Counterterrorism Caucus…
A new Empire
Along with co-owner and chef Avery Cannon, Cope opened the newest restaurant in the district, Empire Slice House. The pizza joint hopes to blossom into a solid late-night dining option at 1734 NW 16th St. It is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, except Sundays, when it opens at 4 p.m. Cope and…
SHOPGIRL: A knit in time
Norman-based A-Wee-Bit-Of- Ireland.com owner Janne O’Donnell traveled all the way to the Emerald Isle to personally select traditional, all-natural Irish textiles to bring to Oklahoma. O’Donnell’s website offers handmade scarves by famous designer Edel MacBride; woolen throws from Ireland’s oldest mill, Avoca Handweavers, in County Wicklow; Branigan Weavers baby blankets from County Louth; and Aran…
Sooner swooner
She applies that precision to the “where” part of her stories. Johnson wants the settings to stand out to the reader, to bring readers into the world alongside the characters. So when the New York native decided to write her newest series about Oklahoma, she recruited some local help to make sure she got all…
LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK With cooler temperatures comes warmer cuisine, yet nothing really says, “Warm me up,” like a hot bowl of chili. Taste a variety of homemade fare at The Chili Bowl, an annual fundraiser and cook-off supporting the University of Oklahoma School of Art & Art History. All types of chili are welcome,…
Back on attack
She had an Oklahoma City shirt, Thunder-blue boots and a vibrant smile that was the perfect accessory to her bedazzled Oklahoma City Thunder handbag. So what if the bag was more fashion than function; it was opening night, and that means celebrating. Talk to any Thunder fan for the past five seasons — every game…
American Experience offers warts-and-all portrait of controversial president JFK
bY Dean robbins I’m powerless to resist a documentary about John F. Kennedy. Though I’m well aware of the late president’s faults, I’m drawn in by his charisma every time. I cheer his triumphs and bemoan his tragedies. And I always respond to images of the assassination as if I’m seeing them for the first…
Burnin’ up
In the face of national and regional budget cuts, the arts and art education are some of the first items on the chopping block. While there’s no shortage of vocal advocates rallying in support, metalcore outfit August Burns Red might be yelling the loudest, both literally and figuratively, with its latest album, Rescue & Restore.…
Out on a limb
Lesley Hensley, owner of the new art gallery Grease Trap, recently came into possession of numerous mannequins and mannequin parts. As she and Kerry Myers, the gallery’s marketing director, sifted through them, an innovative idea arose: Give them to local artists and let the results form an art show. “Each artist gets to do as…
Pop. punk
Guitarist Ivan Lip and singer Chris Bug — the two figureheads behind New York act Pop. 1280 — formed a band for the right reason: They hated almost everything and everyone around them. “We didn’t like many bands in New York City or in general, really,” Lip said. “There’s so many things going on, and…
Nature’s (Lego) fury
Together, hand-in-cog, 22 teams of human offspring will compete at the Oklahoma City leg of the First Robotics Lego League Nature’s Fury Challenge. Robots compete to save the humanoids 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Bruce Gray Center on the Francis Tuttle Technology Center’s Portland Campus, 3500 NW 150th St. The competition is…
The Flaming Lips — Peace Sword
For those who have been clamoring for a return to the more optimistic, life-affirming version of The Lips (or, as some would call them, “songs”), Peace Sword ought to appease — albeit subtly. The six-song EP was conceived after being asked to write music for the end credits of the recently released sci-fi flick Ender’s…
About Time
Curtis’ latest offering, About Time — which opens Friday at AMC Quail Springs Mall 24, 2501 W. Memorial Rd. — explores one young man’s family-inherited ability to travel through his own past, which he uses to create the life he thinks he wouldn’t have otherwise. Living with his wealthy but eccentric family seaside in Cornwall,…
lamb fries
1) Slice partially frozen, peeled lamb testicles into 1/8-inch slices. 2) Dredge lamb slices into ground cracker meal. Shake off excess breading. 3) Deep-fry at 350 F for 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel. 4) Serve hot with a side of cocktail sauce for dipping and a fresh lemon squeeze.
Cluck it
The proposal passed the OKC Planning Commission two weeks ago and will be introduced to the Oklahoma City Council at its Dec. 3 meeting. A public hearing and final vote will be Dec. 31. So far, the idea has received the endorsement of residents who support urban agriculture in the city limits. No formal opposition…
It’s a comeback! Maybe.
The Yukon-raised country megastar “retired” after his album, Scarecrow, was released in 2001. Yet a message on his website hinted at a potential return, reading, “It has begun …” It’s not clear what “it” is, but website Country Music Tattle Tale claims 51-year-old Brooks will release a new album and embark on a tour next…
NEWS OF THE WEIRD
The entrepreneurial spirit Extract of cockroach is a delicacy among some Chinese, believed able to miraculously reduce inflammation, defy aging and cure tuberculosis, cancer and cirrhosis. Quartz reported in August that Yunnan province is a Silicon Valley-type business center, where pulverized roaches can sell for the equivalent of about $89 a pound, and five pharmaceutical…
Keating makes it so
“Labor-market freedom is a matter of justice, so we would support it wheth- er or not it spurred economic growth,” the Oct. 8 article said. He claims that a new study seems to support the notion that not forcing union pay does indeed spur job growth. Sort of. The article examines a Fraser Institute study:…
zombies > Congress
Seriously. So what better way to get back in good graces with the American people than calling your fellow congressman an asshole? According to the New York Daily News, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) did just that when discussing the nature of his relationship with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) at a gala for the…
FOOD
First Wednesday Wine Tastings, join Bin 73 on the first Wednesday for 4 glasses of wine and specially paired food, reservations required, 7 p.m., Nov. 6. Bin 73, 7312 N. Western, 843-0073, bin73.com. WED Heart to Art, classes for the masses, no talent required, 6 p.m., Nov. 6. The Paramount OKC, 701 W. Sheridan, 517-0787,…
Blues that rocks
Butterfield was a Chicago bluesman and harmonica player who broke out with several albums in the late 1960s. Pryor still plays rockin’ blues across the state and often in our fair city. (Check his gigs at stevepryorband.net.) Other rockers nominated for this prestigious induction include … rappers LL Cool J and N.W.A., disco icon Chic,…
Home cookin’ for oklahoma sports
The original prognosis was that he’d miss the first 4-6 weeks of the regular season, but because he may or may not be a human being, Westbrook is back from an injury and returned Sunday to the game. This is great news for Thunder fans (Like you, right? Right?!) hoping to avenge the disappointment of…
Local girl is a diamond’s best friend
Clymer found a 3.85-carat canary yellow diamond — which she has named God’s Jewel — in the 37-acre area in which visitors are allowed to hunt for the precious stones. “At first I thought it was a marble until I laid it in my hand,” Tana told NewsOK. “Then, I knew it was something.” Clymer’s…
Just kidding … too late
According to tulsaworld.com, the talkative fellow made a few comments that he refers to as “careless talk.” An affidavit alleges that Gragg made numerous calls to the Secret Service. The report states that he “continually” threatened President Obama and said he would pay $500 for someone to hurt First Lady Michelle Obama. Gragg was released…
Before bars
Terri Woodland, ReMerge director, said the female prison population has exploded in recent years. Oklahoma is ranked first in the nation for female prisoners. Last year alone, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) reported Oklahoma locked up 127 women per 100,000 residents. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) reports 2,598 women were incarcerated as of…
Southern comfort
A critically acclaimed new film is headed to Oklahoma City, tackling sensitive topics as religion, homosexuality and suicide. In spite of the somber tone, Southern Baptist Sissies is billed as a dark comedy, and writer-producer Del Shores said Oklahoma is one of the states that needs to see the film the most. “After talking to…
LETTERS
Who’s hungry? Each year, Gov. Mary Fallin sponsors a food bank drive asking state employees to contribute. The food collected is donated to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. On first consideration, this seems like a laudable effort. Every year, more Oklahomans suffer from hunger. Both the latest census and the Regional Food Bank have…
Killer Holiday / Murder University
Killer Holiday is so named because the killer’s name is Holiday (ha-ha?) and because for the aggravating eight college students passing for protagonists, it’s spring break, dude! So your Overweight Douche, your Frat Douche, your Party Girl, your Smart Girl and so on pile into an RV to get their kicks on Route 66, because…
The Big Bus
Never as readily available and accessible as it should be, The Big Bus belatedly pulls back into in-print status through Warner Archive. Better manufactured-on-demand than never! His lead-up to The Muppet Movie, director James Frawley keeps the atmosphere light with slapstick as the company behind the $12 million nuclear-powered superbus known as Cyclops has no…
