Johnny Royal joined the society six years ago, and is now a Master Mason and officer at the Elysian Lodge 418 in Los Angeles. The idea of making a documentary on the world of Freemasonry came to him last May. This week, he and his crew will be in Guthrie shooting for the film, The […]
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Trying something new for the economy
Many letter writers seem to feel they must make a derogatory comment about someone who disagrees with them. In his opening paragraph, D.W. Tiffee (“Oklahoma is not OK,” Feb. 29) claims that the Oklahoma Council on Public Affairs is “deranged” because it supports a reduction in or the elimination of state income taxes. Remarks like […]
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‘Morrie’ or less
Based on Mitch Albom’s best-selling nonfiction book, “Tuesdays with Morrie” explores the friendship of Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch had forgotten all about his college experience until he caught a random episode of television’s “Nightline” featuring an interview with […]
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‘Strange’ and ‘Normal’
At a time when some theater companies hunker down with old musicals and tired comedies, Guthrie’s Pollard brought us a rousing, bluesy “Passing Strange.” During the show, I kept thinking, “This is fresh!” It featured an excellent ensemble cast (led by W. Jerome Stevenson and Gerrin Mitchell), sharp staging (Timothy Stewart) and smart choreography (Christopher […]
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‘Strange’ and ‘Normal’
At a time when some theater companies hunker down with old musicals and tired comedies, Guthrie’s Pollard brought us a rousing, bluesy “Passing Strange.” During the show, I kept thinking, “This is fresh!” It featured an excellent ensemble cast (led by W. Jerome Stevenson and Gerrin Mitchell), sharp staging (Timothy Stewart) and smart choreography (Christopher […]
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Dickensian delight
The Pollard Theatre continues its 25th season with the Tony-winning 1985 musical comedy “Drood: The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” Written by musician Rupert Holmes, “Drood” is inspired by Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished, novel. Its conceit is that the production is being mounted by the loony Victorian troupe Music Hall Royale, with all the actors impressively […]
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Great ’grass
Given that Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival aims on being a world-class festival, it only makes sense its acts come from all over the globe. Besides The Gatlin Brothers as headliners, this year sees Fragment flying in from the Czech Republic, the Kruger Brothers making their way from Switzerland, and the Bluegrass Boogiemen taking a long […]
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Kid stuff
The seventh annual “Back Yard Bash” takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Flats, west of historic downtown Guthrie. Activities and attractions will include candy fishing, face painting, a petting zoo, Bible storytelling booths and inflatable slides and obstacle courses. Participants will also receive […]
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Okies noodlin’
Noodling — a term for fishing for catfish using only one’s bare hands — has increased in popularity in Oklahoma and abroad, perhaps due in large part to native Oklahoma filmmaker Bradley Beesley’s 2001 documentary on the oddball sport, “Okie Noodling,” and its 2008 sequel, “Okie Noodling II.” “I think people just have an insatiable […]
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Spaghetti dinner to benefit wounded soldier
The explosion caused him to lose both his legs and his left arm, making him one of only 23 surviving triple amputees from the war. Dunagan will be honored with a spaghetti dinner and bake sale from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Building, 123 N. First in Guthrie. Adults can eat […]