Maybe you like Syrah, and not the overly jammy Australian variety, but a subtle, yet powerful Rhone style. The red fruit, earth and smoke give the wine a brooding quality. When wine lovers are asked to describe their first encounter with Nero d’Avola, the main varietal grown in Sicily, those are the two most common […]
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Love is in the web
Blind dates and setups aside, there’s hope out there these days by way of the Internet. Online dating once came with a stigma that nearly outweighed the benefits of actually finding a partner in the first place. Most assumed the sites to be the equivalent of a dark alley: full of smelly trash and frequented […]
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Picture this
Described by wired.com as “the repository of some of the best snapshots on the net,” Instagram topped 10 million users even before celebrating its first birthday. That popularity is reflected in Oklahoma City, with more than 5,400 photos given the hashtag #okc. The #igersokc community got together early this year for its first “insta-meet,” taking […]
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Va-va-voom
This is now a typical night in Bricktown, thanks to Dollhouse Lounge & Burlesque, 210 E. Sheridan. “The downtown area is the most thriving and growing area of Oklahoma City. It is a location convenient for tourists and locals,” said Marilyn Artus, Dollhouse public relations consultant, about choosing a Bricktown site for the nonsmoking club. […]
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Super party
Every kind of person is needed for this big ol’ world to go ’round. Whether that’s yelling at the TV because of pass interference or refilling the carefully selected party bowl with chips, every gathering has its setup. So, if you’re the party planner, where should you go to get sporty accouterment? Party Galaxy, if […]
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Burns both ways
Metalcore band August Burns Red is rapidly approaching a decade together with relatively few lineup changes and nothing but smooth seas in sight. “We never blew up and exploded overnight,” guitarist JB Brubaker said. “We grew at an organic pace and amassed a following that way. That’s the difference between us and some of the […]
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Need an outlet?
Years ago, shopping in this city was challenging, at best. But, with the flourishing local community, an abundance of shops are popping up to fulfill retail fantasies across the board. I’m not a huge fan of malls, in most cases, but sometimes, it’s nice to have a bounty of stores in a tight collection around […]
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Hey Buddies
Parents: Is your elementary school kid moonlighting as a building contractor? Science Museum Oklahoma’s recently installed “Building Buddies” exhibit gives children a hands-on opportunity to learn about building and maintaining homes. The exhibit is geared toward children up to age 7, with a number of activities to keep little ones entertained for hours. “They are […]
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Choco-homa
What would you get if you put all your favorite chocolate desserts from around the metro in one place? Besides euphoria, that would be the 2012 Chocolate Festival, which is even more special this year because its host, Firehouse Art Center, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. As the sole annual fundraiser for Firehouse, they bank […]
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Pie-ssibilities
The metro area provides plenty of divine places to pick up some of the most scrumptious desserts. More important, these delights not only reflect traditional themes but also innovative creations. Your taste buds will rejoice in culinary ecstasy — minus the dirty pots and pans. For a slice or whole pie, try out some of […]