Shifting spirits
As the focus on health and mental wellness continues to rise, many Oklahomans are taking a sober look at drinking culture, and the food and beverage industry is taking note.
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Reaching for zero
“What’s your poison?” A question reserved for sharply-dressed figures in chiaroscuro on the silver screen is, for many, becoming as outmoded as the styles of dress in yesteryear’s cinema. Maybe it’s the hangovers, increased anxiety, the empty wallet, the regrettable behavior or simply an increased focus on health, but many are ditching alcohol in search…
Mock it up
It’s no secret Oklahomans love to imbibe. However, for those temporarily or indefinitely sober residents, options at bars and restaurants are often limited to water or something out of a soda gun. Many restaurants and bars are adding a roster of zero-proof drinks on their menus, including handcrafted mocktails and alcohol-free beers. Whether you’re the…
Puppet masters
Oklahoma City Repertory Theater is back with its most ambitious season yet. Continuing their commitment to providing unique works to Oklahoma City audiences, the company will present two touring productions and three original works this season. OKCRep kicks off with an unconventional puppetry play, the comedic farce Bill’s 44th. “For this season, I sought out…
Strain Review: Black Horizon
Strain name: Black Horizon Grown by: Stability Cannabis Acquired from: Stability Cannabis Date acquired: Aug. 24 Physical traits: various hues of green with wiry orange stigmas Bouquet: gassy and piney Review: Named after the final track on Gov’t Mule’s 12th album, “Black Horizon” opens with a somewhat-apt review for the strain itself: “Red sun sinking…
Life during wartime
Adam Granduciel immediately apologizes for being a few minutes late to our call, explaining that he was folding laundry and listening to some brand new demos he’s been working on and just kind of spaced out, losing all track of time. That’s a well-known feeling for any fan of Granduciel’s band, The War on Drugs.…
Strain Review: Citrus Gelato Cake
Strain name: Citrus Gelato Cake Grown by: Heartland Farms Acquired from: Elemental Progress Date acquired: Aug. 29 Physical traits: frosted purple and deep green Bouquet: gassy, citrusy and sweet Review: A bit west of OKC you’ll find Elemental Progress, an artsy cannabis shop with a sharp focus on cannabis education and compassionate care. It’s also…
Crying wolf: why lying destroys everything
America is an endangered country. Our democracy is on the verge of collapsing, our freedoms are being revoked by people who believe in rights but not responsibilities. Our sacred belief that tomorrow can be better than today is fading in a haze of despair and mental illness that we lament but do not treat. The…
Controlling chaos
Kicking off with a ringing, driving guitar, the newly released single “Yeah, I Like You” revs up scrappy rock ‘n’ roll, skewering meaningless internet and social media celebrity culture with its big choruses and pop hooks. “That song’s a lot of fun,” said singer/songwriter/goo John Rzeznik. “What I love about that song is it really…
