Heat isn’t my thing. If I could fast-forward through summer, I would. The thought of that palpitating and near-delirious stretch of 100-plus-degree weather never gets any less uncomfortable for me. But the thought of working out in a sauna-type environment slowly began to appeal to me the further I got in my personal journey through […]
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‘Immortal’ engagement
One of my memories that is most dear includes the blasting of “Bad” and dancing around the kitchen while baking cookies with my mother. While I’m aware that everyone has their own opinions on the King of Pop, I always have been and always will be a fan. So when I heard about Cirque du […]
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Go, Diego, go!
In 2009, Bank of America launched a program to enrich and educate communities through art, allowing museums nationwide to access its corporate art collection for exhibitions, free of charge. As a result, City Arts Center debuted “Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art” yesterday. It runs through May 4. Translated from Spanish, “mirada” […]
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Gras is greener
Traditionally, Mardi Gras is celebrated as a last-minute carnival of sorts to get in those indulgent splurges before Lent. Whether that’s food, booze or both for you, make the evening count if you’re participating in the Western Christian practice. If you’re of another faith, then just enjoy a night of gluttony and inebriation with your […]
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My funky valentine
Not everyone is entrenched in coupledom. The downtown Metropolitan Library, 300 Park Ave., hosts Book of Love, a free, speed-dating social for ages 25 to 45, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Guys will be seated at stations while ladies rotate through every five minutes. At the end of the night, cards will be turned […]
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Young restless
Since winning “Nashville Star” in 2006, Chris Young has been on a hot streak: three smash albums, high-profile tours and two American Country Awards. It’s all a far cry from his start at a certain Tex-Mex restaurant chain, competing with sizzling fajitas for the crowd’s attention. “I had a standing gig at an El Chico […]
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Silly love songs
Will Muir, Shitty/Awesome vocalist/guitarist The Smiths, “Hand in Glove” It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks when you’re in love. It’s about the proximity, protection and acceptance of the person you absolutely need to be near. Who cares if the “good people laugh”? Not me. Prince, all of “Lovesexy” It’s one long track with no […]
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‘Live from …’
Danielle Mahoney, a 2009 graduate of Classen School of Advanced Studies, recently completed an internship in the costume department of NBC’s long-running sketch-comedy show. She is in her third year studying production and costume design at New York University. “It was so fun to see things like a cardboard box labeled ‘Gaga Dress’ stacked in […]
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Smag 7: Love your food
Shawn’s Sushi 5612 Northwest Expressway, Warr Acres 792-2211 <br> Owner Shawn Zhang came to Oklahoma from the northwest part of China, but he specializes in irresistible Japanese sushi. Some of his best-sellers are the aptly named “Spicy Cowboy” and another called “Lifesaver,” which is tuna and salmon with lemon, cucumber and avocado. Sweeten the celebration […]
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Birrieria Diaz
The growth of Oklahoma City’s restaurant scene doesn’t just include swanky, expensive eateries. Luckily, we have also had an explosion in local treasures offering scrumptious food at reasonable prices. Among them is Birrieria Diaz. It specializes in serving up big plates of delicious Mexican food. It’s important to note the fare is not the typical […]