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Deluxe Winter Market brings locally produced goods to consumers
If you’re in the mood to shop for one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts for the holidays, then you should check out the 2014 Deluxe Winter Market, hosted by Deluxe OK. Organized by Sara Cowan and Jennifer “JD” McCoy, Deluxe Winter Market has garnered national media attention; a recent article on BuzzFeed called the event one of “35 […]
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In the name of …
The National Restaurant Association estimates that a quarter of Americans eat out to celebrate Valentine’s Day, making it the second largest dining-out holiday behind Mother’s Day. Restaurants will offer special menus and limited seating to handle the volume, but they will also offer special items that may not normally be available. Several local restaurants make […]
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Wish Lists
Jesse Jane Moore, adult film actress Q. If you were Santa, what would you give Oklahoma for Christmas? A. If I were Santa, I would give the families who’ve lost everything from the tornados their homes back, and I would rebuild Oklahoma to be a better place. Q. What was the greatest accomplishment for Oklahoma […]
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What’s wrong with Christmas?
Devout and inflexible in their interpretation of scripture, these children of the Mayflower viewed celebration of Christmas as pagan and idolatrous. Throughout its colonial days, much of New England could not “make merry” without incurring the ire of magistrates and a hefty fine. Even after the Colonies gave way to the United States of America, […]
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Hot house
Operations Manager Jason Mann, who has past experience in the construction field, developed the idea as a way to bring some excitement around the holidays. He never imagined it would turn out this well. “We make mini gingerbread houses in the bakery already, so I thought, ‘How cool to do a humongous one,’” Mann said. […]
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Various Artists — A Blackwatch Christmas Vol. III (Holly-Tonk & Jingle Beats)
Holly-Tonk opens with Tulsa’s Desi & Cody, who saunter in with the timeless “It Just Ain’t Christmas Without You.” Empty Bottles follow suit with the saloonfriendly “Kiss Them All Goodnight.” The Wurly Birds punctuate their Beatles-esque “Mr. Nicholas” with some Memphis blues while Beau Jennings channels Tom Petty (à la the 1980s) in the charming […]
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Show ’nuff!
The Nutcracker So, what’s to do for the remaining three and a half weeks until Christmas, you ask? I am so glad you did. Because there are some cool things to go see between now and the big day. To help you out, we have compiled a handy-dandy list of the cream of the crop, […]
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LIFE
If it’s a holiday classic you’re seeking, see the Oklahoma City Ballet perform Robert Mills’ adaptation of The Nutcracker, featuring the Oklahoma City Philharmonic performing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Performances begin 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave. Tickets start at $15. […]
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OKG7 pie dreams
Ingrid’s Kitchen 3701 N. Youngs Blvd. ingridskitchen.com 946-8444 Ingrid’s just seems to get everything right in the baking category, and pies are no exception. With plenty of opportunities to enjoy pie over the next month or so, Ingrid’s has more than 20 kinds to choose from. Pumpkin is made with “the right amount of spice,” […]