Distinctive desserts Many great restaurants in the metro feature desserts that are innovative, down to earth and, most of all, luscious. Enjoy these after a meal, or just stop in to indulge while chatting on the phone, talking business or checking your e-mail. Most desserts make a memorable impression, and these seven will. —Carol Smaglinski, […]
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When in Rome
The University of Oklahoma’s School of Musical Theatre brings the classic 1962 Broadway farce “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” to vibrant life with a colorful production, featuring some strong lead performances, great sets and costumes, and spot-on musical accompaniment. Taking inspiration from 2,000-yearold Roman comedies and classic vaudeville, “Forum” tells […]
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Steven Drozd — The Heart Is a Drum Machine
Steven Drozd — The Heart Is a Drum Machine The Flaming Lips are incredibly self-contained; the members rarely do side projects. So it’s with great interest that multi-instrumentalist Steven Drozd’s score for the music documentary “The Heart Is a Drum Machine” appears, as the Lips’ resident music genius hasn’t released his own stuff (ignoring studio […]
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Winterize
So who’s excited that it’s finally cold out? All this frigid air means lots of great coats, hats and scarves. The thing is, I’ve had a spotty past with winter wear. In early college, I scored what I thought was a great deal on a long, gray wool coat that I soon realized made me […]
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The King’s Speech
“The King’s Speech” is one of those films seemingly made with a checklist for garnering awards. Real-life story of an embattled hero overcoming a handicap? Check. About the British monarchy? Check. Customarily great British actors being customarily great and, um, British? Check. Still, “Speech” also has another trick up its sleeve: It is excellent — […]