Shannon Cornman Let’s just get the big question out of the way first. It’s pronounced “Seven.” It’s VII Asian Bistro. And its fare is tempting and unique. I wish I could claim to be an expert in all things Vietnamese. For one thing, I could probably get a pretty sweet job teaching the language and […]
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Neil Jordan dabbled in vampires before, in 1994’s blockbuster Interview with the Vampire. I didn’t think much of it, but Byzantium, virtually unseen on these shores, is lovely. Oh, it’s gory, too, but lovely in that visually sumptuous style for which Jordan is known, making IFC Films’ Blu-ray a feast for the eyes. The film […]
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Nu sounds
Photo: Sebastien Paquet Twenty years and 11 albums in, Korn is as loud as ever. Backstage, though, things are much quieter, and the toned-down partying has the metal outfit refocused and rejoined by founding guitarist — and born-again Christian — Brian “Head” Welch after an 8-year absence. “I came back and it’s like old times, […]
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She’s country
Libby’s Cafe is a steak-and-catfish restaurant named for co-owner Libby Adkins. It’s just south of Interstate 35’s Goldsby exit on State Highway 74. The evening we bopped down, a middle-aged group of obviously affluent riders on enormous motorcycles had just arrived. That cemented the notion that it’s a destination restaurant for the greater metro area. […]
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Burnin’ up
In the face of national and regional budget cuts, the arts and art education are some of the first items on the chopping block. While there’s no shortage of vocal advocates rallying in support, metalcore outfit August Burns Red might be yelling the loudest, both literally and figuratively, with its latest album, Rescue & Restore. […]
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Out on a limb
Lesley Hensley, owner of the new art gallery Grease Trap, recently came into possession of numerous mannequins and mannequin parts. As she and Kerry Myers, the gallery’s marketing director, sifted through them, an innovative idea arose: Give them to local artists and let the results form an art show. “Each artist gets to do as […]
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To the Cabaret
Reduxion Theatre Company’s production of Cabaret is a little show in the tiny Broadway Theater, but, brother, it packs a punch. And if that isn’t enough, the show includes six nubile lasses prancing around in bras and panties while smoking cigars (real ones!) and a couple of cute chorus boys to boot. What’s not to […]
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Get it, girl
BY JENN SCOTT It’s that time of year. You know, the standing date with an art show featuring talented and local female artists. That’s right. It’s time for the 10th annual and final Girlie Show. From 7-11 p.m. Friday and 12-5 p.m. Saturday, join the girl-power curation and final celebration at OKC Farmers Public Market […]
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If your eating routine is getting stale, freshen it up with these seven new spots for a scrumptious meal. —Jenn Scott, photos by Shannon Cornman and Mark Hancock Panang 2 14101 n. may ave. panangthaifood.com 752-8400 This authentic Thai restaurant expanded its family-owned joint, which initially opened in 2007. The second location offers the same […]
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LIFE
Continuing its 30th Anniversary Season, Carpenter Square Theatre presents Lobby Hero, a dramedy by Kenneth Lonergan that demonstrates how good intentions can be undermined by conscious desires. The production was nominated for three Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding Off-Broadway Play, the Drama Desk Award and the Olivier Award. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday […]