A yoga suit made by Kynd Clothing. Provided If you pick them up, you realize they are not Ray-Ban knockoffs. They are so light they almost float away, and the frames come in several stylish finishes and shapes. The company that makes the sunglasses, among other things, debuted at Norman Music Festival last year. Kynd […]
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The Lunchbox
Lunch, to be exact. The situation stems from a rare mix-up in Mumbai’s otherwise-acclaimed system of couriers who deliver lunches to office workers. One such meal, a flavorful concoction lovingly prepared by Ila (Nimrat Kaur), is expected to grab the attention (and maybe heat up the loins) of the woman’s neglectful husband. But the lunch […]
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A drink of ink
One of the world’s largest tattoo and music culture events happens Friday-Sunday at Grand Casino Hotel and Resort. Ink Life Tour Tattoo and Music Festival is a three-day party that’s as close to all-inclusive as anyone could want. The casino itself includes gaming, food, drinks (lots of ’em) and a convenient place to crash. The […]
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Diverse honors
Kevin Durant Photo by Shannon Cornman Kevin Durant will be among honorees at Dialogue Institute Oklahoma City’s friendship dinner and awards ceremony on April 1. It is a nonprofit organization that was founded with the express purpose of furthering interfaith dialogue, especially in the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The award […]
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District 21 opens its doors one night a month through May to allow its students to get hands-on experience with some of the most inspired culinary minds in the city. Attendees work directly with chef Russ Johnson and learn about the ingredients and flavors that inspire him and how he runs his kitchen at Ludivine, […]
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Smart hearts
A pacemaker functions by causing the heart to beat normally through the use of electrical pulses, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s website. The Medtronic pacemakers operate the same way as other pacemakers, but the new technology that allows for an MRI on any part of the body is what makes them […]
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Strings attached
Arsenios Corbishley Photo by Shannon Cornman It’s a delight to watch luthier Arsenios Corbishley in action at his shop, Corbishley Violins, in the Skirvin Hilton Hotel, 1 Park Ave. Corbishley is an artist-in-residence in the Skirvin’s yearlong program, and you can visit his shop at the Skirvin and have a chat while he works. “I […]
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A showman’s life
Chuck Mead is something of a yes man. Across his storied career from frontman of alternative country outfit BR549 to his current days as a solo artist, Mead has always made a point of accepting more invitations than he turns down. That mindset has taken him down a path worthy of the winding narratives laid […]
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Green streak
This Sunday, Classen Curve, 5825 NW Grand. Blvd., will be a sea of green. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, runners will dress in green to participate in the fourth annual Run Lucky 5k and Mission Mile Fun Run. The event is organized by Friends of LLS (FLLS), a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting […]
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Boot Scootchin’ boogie
Smith is a burly, bearded dude (balding, too). In many ways, he resembles a disheveled Chris Pratt (TV’s Parks & Recreation). His appearance is important, but it’s not because his unique brand of comedy is in any way physical. Rather, it’s important because Smith’s tactics are largely of a self-deprecating nature. And what’s funnier than […]