Its January, a winter month in which we delude ourselves into thinking theres nothing to do, nowhere to go and no Christmas gifts left to return. But January is also filled with fancy celebrations like Dress Up Your Pet Day, Male Watchers Day and Peculiar People Day. Here are a few ways to break yourself out of your icy shell and warm up this oh-so-special time.
By Jennifer Chancellor | Photos by Mark Hancock
Bad Granny's Bazaar
1759 NW 16th St.
facebook.com/badgrannysbazaar528-4585
Jan. 10 is Peculiar People Day, and we know the best place to peculiar people watch is at Bad Grannys Bazaar because sometimes they read fiercely local alternative newsweeklies in there. Most any day, Bad Granny herself, shop owner Diana Harris who just might be decked out in genuine faux fir and authentically aged denim is happy to point you to the phattest racks and shelves overflowing with local art, vintage coats and games. And if youre lucky, youll also see peculiar people trying on gold lamé house slippers.
Marla Cook, fine millinery
3001 Paseo St.
facebook.com/LadiesandGentlemenPaseo601-7776
Ladies and gentlemen, Ladies & Gentlemen Fine Millinery Shop is now Marla Cook, fine millinery at 3001 Paseo St. Thats great news because Jan. 15 is National Hat Day, and this shop sells fine womens headwear! Woven, fur, felt, floppy or tied with an elegant bow, now you know where to find your hook-up for this holiday.
Barking Dog Bakery Boutique
10455 N. May Ave.
barkingdogbakeryokc.com879-2280
Jan. 14 is Dress up Your Pet Day. Treat your hirsute pal Harry to a swell cable-knit sweater vest and a tie from Barking Dog Bakery Boutique. If wearing clothing makes Harry nervous, well, too bad. But if sweaters look ridiculous on your dog, the shop also offers a selection of pet goggles, sports jerseys and tees. While youre there, you might as well order him a large, bone-shaped peanut butter cake with his name on it, too. This is his day.
Tea Cafe
788 Asp Ave., Norman
okteacafe.com310-6655
This month also celebrates National Hot Tea Month. Tea Cafe, located off Campus Corner in Norman, steeps dried, leafy hot or iced black, green and herbal tea concoctions every day because at Tea, every month is National Hot Tea Month. It also offers coffees, frappes and juices as well as a full menu of Asian-inspired eats like ginger salad, sweet and sour chicken and chefs specials.
Oklahoma Sport Fencing
24 NW 144th Circle, Edmond
oksportfencing.com755-4195
January is National Hobby Month. Its also the month when many of us fail at our New Years resolutions to be more active and to swing pointy things at people while engaging in friendly competition. The good news is now you can do both! Youre no loser. No, sir. Why? Because youre going to study fencing at Oklahoma Sport Fencing. Novice to competitive teen and adult classes offer foil skill and technique training. Épée and sabre lessons also are available.
The Gourmet Gallery
1532 S. Boulevard, Edmond
thegourmetgallery.com715-3663
This gourmet and specialty grocer in Edmond stocked its gift baskets and store shelves with soups and mixes, chili kits and more just in time for National Soup Month. Find tortilla, tomato basil, chicken noodle, creamy potato and enchilada soups and mixes six days a week right in the heart of Edmond.
Thunder From Down Under
8 p.m. Feb. 25-27
Sugar Creek Casino5304 N. Broadway Ave., Hinton
542-2946
$20-$55
Jan. 8 is Male Watchers Day, which means you now have the perfect excuse to spend the rest of your Christmas bonus on tickets for Australias Thunder From Down Under male tour when it, uh swings through Sugar Creek Casino Feb. 25-27.
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