The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma is more than its nickname, The School of Rock. The downtown school offers a real education in entrepreneurship, business management, music theory, performance and personal growth and even offers certified degree programs.The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma is more […]
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Devil’s advocates
Should the Satanist-proposed monument of goat-headed idol Baphomet make its way onto the Capitol steps, Oklahoma City has just the band for its unveiling. Norman’s own Rainbows Are Free calls its brand of doomsday dirges and post-apocalyptic poetry “the devil’s music,” setting stoner rock riffs to hellish tales of mind-bending torment. In the minds of […]
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OKG7 Hot tropic
Carican Flavors 2701 N. Martin Luther King Ave. caricanflavors.com 424-0456 Liven yourself up with the bold jerk chicken platter ($8.10) or the sumptuous curried goat ($11.15), both served with a generous selection of sides, including black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, steamed okra and plantains. But even those can’t beat the hot and hearty stewed oxtails ($11.72) […]
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Depression-era criminals get glamorous treatment in a new TV movie
bY Dean robbins The real Bonnie and Clyde were grotesque killers with no redeeming qualities. But the new TV movie Bonnie & Clyde (8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, A&E, Lifetime and History) swathes them in glamour. As played by Emile Hirsch and Holliday Grainger, they’re Depression-era hotties who look fabulous while robbing banks and breaking […]
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OKG7 inventive breakfasts
The Wedge Pizzeria 4709 N. Western Ave. thewedgeokc.com 602-3477 For the last two years, The Wedge has offered a grab-and-go breakfast for $5. It’s faster than a drive-thru, and way better. One of the most popular items is the meat horn with pepperoni, sausage and mozzarella cheese, and it’s a favorite nontraditional breakfast. Can you […]
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
First amendment blues In the public libraries of Seattle (as in most public libraries), patrons are not allowed to eat or sleep (or even appear to be sleeping) or be shirtless or barefoot or have bad body odor or talk too loudly — because other patrons might be disturbed. However, in Seattle, as the Post-Intelligencer […]
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NEWS OF THE WEIRD
First amendment blues In the public libraries of Seattle (as in most public libraries), patrons are not allowed to eat or sleep (or even appear to be sleeping) or be shirtless or barefoot or have bad body odor or talk too loudly — because other patrons might be disturbed. However, in Seattle, as the Post-Intelligencer […]
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LETTERS
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@ okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact […]
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LETTERS
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@ okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact […]
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A poet’s passion
Lewis, a tall, stocky man, has been writing poetry since high school. This interest has spanned across his days as an athlete, and even his time in the military. His life, which had its beginnings in what he described as the rough streets of Cincinnati, has been far from easy. He’s endured losing close family […]