“Bitch” might have started out as a negative term, but the women (and man) behind Norman punk act John Wayne’s Bitches are hell-bent on making it a positive one. “Women are called bitches all the time because they don’t do what society wants them to do,” guitarist Katie Hawkins said. “If a girl has an […]
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Funny fest
For the uninitiated, improv, or improvisational theater, is a form of live performance, usually comedic, in which everything is made up on the spot, often inspired by an audience suggestion. Clint Vrazel, OKC Improv cofounder and artistic director, said that when the organization began, only about five troupes were performing in the metro. “That number […]
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Sharing is caring
HiLo bartender Topher Sauceda Photo: Mark Hancock One such event is Saturday’s annual chili cook-off at HiLo Club, 1221 NW 50th St., to benefit Other Options Inc. “[It] was originally put together by longtime patrons and friends of the HiLo, Kendall Simpkins and Tracy Lansing,” said bartender Topher Sauceda. “For four years now, we have […]
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Kiss my political buns
Mike Laham, Mike’s Hamburgers Photo: Mark Hancock On the national front, Chick-fil-A and Oklahoma-based Hobby Lobby got their conservative feathers ruffled when it came to social issues that opposed their owners’ personal views: same-sex marriage and birth control, respectively. In both cases, the controversies stirred up sales and customer support. Yet what happens when the […]
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LIFE
It’s easy to plump up a bit during the holidays. But who says you can’t eat healthy and indulge in sweet holiday cuisine at the same time? Whether you are gluten intolerant or just seeking a healthier diet, show your digestive system some mercy this holiday season with Gluten Free Cooking for the Holidays, a […]
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Christmas in November
Naturally, a Black Friday Record Store Day spun off in 2010, standing in direct opposition to the chaotic scenes at big box stores, and this third installment offers dozens of sought-after titles from artists of all sorts. Here’s a roundup of some of the most notable releases: Modern darlings Many of the biggest bands of […]
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Menu metamorphosis
But autumn is also a special time for devourers of food because chefs across the metro release new menus full of seasonally appropriate dishes meant to delight taste buds and warm bellies. At The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, 6418 N. Western Ave., executive chef Jonas Favela is excited about his slate. “It’s a year-round […]
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Fired up
Fire is a deadly mistress. The same flames that give warmth and comfort often can cause destruction and death. As a former firefighter, Rory McCallister went through the inferno and back for more than 30 years, but he has now found a more artistic way to tame the flames: the art of glassblowing. While he […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK The Edmond Historical Society & Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary with Wine through Time, a fundraiser featuring silent and live auctions, 16 wines to sample and gourmet tastings from area restaurants. Proceeds benefit the museum’s educational programs. The program is 6-8:30 p.m. at the Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. […]
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Truckin’
Mark Hancock It could have ended there — but Lorne was pretty good at making pizza, and when friends and family came over, they’d all ask when he was going to open his own restaurant. “No thanks,” the Halls said. But in 2012, Lorne was in Baton Rouge when he saw a wood-fired pizza oven […]