And so, on St. Patrick’s Day, when most of us haven’t been depriving ourselves at all, let us celebrate the man by driving out our hunger and sobriety, even if we haven’t been particularly hungry or sober. And we’ll wear some green. I mean, why not? You could make your devotion known at any old […]
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And we all shine on
Oklahoma Gazette photographer Shannon Cornman has compiled some of her favorites for this holiday season in this photo essay. While it can’t beat the real deal, gazing upon these pages is a worthy alternative if you’re more interested in staying warm and saving gas. Enjoy. —Rod Lott
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Yuval Waldman
Violins, Christmas concertos and the acoustics of the Gold Dome building will combine to create one unforgettable night of music. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is bringing back its Holiday Concert Under the Dome with Yuval Waldman. The internationally renowned Waldman is an artist-in-residence at USAO and has worked with the university […]
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Yuval Waldman
Violins, Christmas concertos and the acoustics of the Gold Dome building will combine to create one unforgettable night of music. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is bringing back its Holiday Concert Under the Dome with Yuval Waldman. The internationally renowned Waldman is an artist-in-residence at USAO and has worked with the university […]
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Hostess with the mostess
I’m not talking about the lampshade-on-the-head sort of throwdown, but simply gathering friends under my roof and sharing my latest cocktail concoction to the sounds of classy Christmas tunes. But, what does it take to ensure your party doesn’t fall squarely into the fruitcake category? Real Simple magazine advises hosts to be gracious: greet each […]
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Body Language — Social Studies
At the same time, the band shines in its own unique ways, taking an artier approach to crafting equally catchy tracks and spinning out more funky moments. Indeed, Body Language’s debut record, “Social Studies,” digs further than “Manners” ever did, pulling from a deeper well of electronic and house authorities in creating a proper debut […]
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December downtown doings
My husband was convinced it would be a holiday death march. I was more inclined to believe it would be all dancing reindeer and sugarplum fairies. How much Downtown in December can you pack in — and enjoy — in one weekend? We were about to find out. Downtown in December, for those uninitiated, is […]
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Sober sisters
Not to ruin everyone’s fun this holiday season, but AAA Oklahoma reports that 30 percent of all state automobile crashes are caused by alcohol. This number rises as high as 40 percent during the holidays (cue Debbie Downer trumpet — wah waaahh). It’s a season fraught with celebration and — if your family has just […]
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Dear ‘Diaries’
The Santaland Diaries8 p.m. Wednesday Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker www.cityrep.com 297-2264 $8-$30 Tonight, Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) brings back its hit production of “The Santaland Diaries,” adapted for the stage from best-selling author David Sedaris’ essay. The sly, subversive, one-man, one-act play chronicles in inglorious detail his […]