At 12 songs, most clocking in at six minutes or longer, moments of Oklahoma City trio Vangough’s third full-length album are overlong, overwrought and occasionally disjointed from start to end. That said, the pair of cojones Vangough shows through tackling this big, theatrical album worthy of Spinal Tap is praiseworthy in its own right, and […]
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Honeylark — Heavy
The Americana outfit, led by Natalie Moore Houck and Ryan Houck, captures that unique Oklahoma Red Dirt sound, but in this case, the red is ominously stained crimson and the dirt is ready to be thrown on top of a coffin. This is the soundtrack of Okie-noir pulps and backwoods eulogies, left-for-dead lovers and dying […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK For a night of delectable cuisine and scenery just as alluring, head to Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Bubbles & Bites New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy cocktails, a dessert bar, a live DJ and more in the Terrace Room on the lower level of the Crystal Bridge, and as the clock ticks closer […]
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Apocalyptic — Wisdom Mixtape Vol. 1
In 2012, Robbie “Apocalyptic” Carpenter, former member of the legendary OKC rap collective Exodus, released the 20-track underground masterpiece Literary, a collection of sanctified hip-hop that was as rapid-fire with the rhymes as much as he is on fire for his Lord and Savior. It turns out it’s Carpenter’s mission to have the listener believe […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK When it comes to holiday cuisine, sliced brisket and hot links are the first things that come to mind, right? If not, they will after Bedlam Bar-B-Q’s Bedlam Band Night and Christmas Cheer, featuring acoustic guitar duo Blake Lennon & Derek Harris. S’mores and hot chocolate will also be served outside […]
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:1″><span style=" Times New Roman”,”serif”;mso-fareast-Times New Roman”; mso-font-kerning:18.0pt;mso-fareast-language:ES-BO”> Compelling explanations The Bank of England, arguing before the U.K.’s Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards in October, warned against limiting the bonuses that bankers have come to expect from their lucrative deals — because that might encroach on their “human rights.” The bank suggested […]
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’Tend to their business
Donny Sizemore Donny Not only does Donny Sizemore have the gift of gab, but he can turn that gab into a drink. “I’m a ‘bespoke bartender,’” he said. “You speak what you want; I find out your palate, and I make that. I love the challenge.” With 27 years’ experience under his belt, he is […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is proud to invite muggles to a magical event set in a local wine cave. At 6 p.m on Wednesday, guests should arrive at Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery, 6000 W. Waterloo Rd. in Edmond, for dinner and wine. Guests are encouraged to dress as […]
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‘Hope’ springs
As if being the pastor of America’s largest church isn’t enough to keep Joel Osteen busy, he is also a best-selling author and television personality. This week, he and his wife, Victoria, co-pastors of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, come to Oklahoma City. “Many people who watch the television program don’t attend church,” Joel Osteen […]
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FOOD & DRINK
Best breakfast JIMMY’S EGG several metro locations Whether you’re hankering to start the day with two eggs and a slice of ham or an omelet loaded with everything from asparagus to sausage, Jimmy’s Egg is certain to hit the spot. For 30 years, this most egg-cellent (see what we did there?) breakfast eatery has been […]