Artists’ inspiration can be found in obvious places — politics, religion, love and loss — but few find it as early as Oklahoma native Beau Jennings. On a whim, a third-grade Jennings wrote a report on Will Rogers, not out of fandom, but a visit to Claremore’s Will Rogers Memorial Museum. A few years ago, […]
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Leaving a ‘Legacy’
“Living Legacy” features the wood and bronze sculptures of Willard Stone and his son, Jason. The elder Stone passed away in 1985, but his son carries on the craft, said Erin Page, director of communications and marketing for the museum. “A lot of common themes in their work is the strong connection that they have […]
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On the ledger
Dolores Purdy Corcoran, one of the four artists featured, became interested in ledger art after stumbling upon a book of ledger drawings done by American Indian prisoners of war. “These prisoners would find any old piece of paper and draw scenes of everyday life,” said Corcoran. “What struck me was how sophisticated the drawings were […]
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B-day wishes
I’ve never made a big deal about birthdays, but I do like to treat myself to something nice (and that doesn’t mean expensive). So, to celebrate my last year of 20s, I’m looking for unique, pretty things. I headed first to Notting Hill Antiques (7200 N. Western; 842- 1500) for my Anglophile fix. I’ve had […]
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Hop, skip and a jump
Garage punk’s rabbit-masked Nobunny hops into The Conservatory on Saturday night for a return gig that he had no intention of making. Local Nobunny fan Clint McEwen noticed something wasn’t right when the Oakland, Calif.-based act’s winter tour dates were posted on Twitter recently: no Oklahoma City stop. This irked him, because he had seen […]
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Standard-bearer
Songbook standards will never go out of style, as long as a select few are willing to hold their torch high. In Oklahoma City, that’s vocalist Darla Zuhdi. “The standards capture the essence of love,” she said. “Since I was a child, I have always loved this type of music because it fills my soul […]
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Indulge your senses The best aphrodisiacs are a blend of food and love. Think oysters or chocolate. In a perfect world, an aphrodisiac is healthy, fresh and natural, with an attractive presentation. All of the seven mentioned here are quite common, and you probably already have them in your kitchen. But why cook? Take your […]
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Pioneer project
When asked what she thinks makes a great marriage, Ree Drummond, aka popular Oklahoma blogger and cookbook author The Pioneer Woman, was hesitant to answer. “I don’t feel like I can give people advice on marriage,” she said. But she does know why her own marriage works, and tells how it all began in her […]
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Roast with the most
It’s “big,” with tastes of blackberry and chocolate and an incredible mouthfeel. A fine wine, maybe? How about an aromatic Southern Ethiopian coffee from the highaltitude Sidama region and the Michicha village? “I love coffee. It’s my love. It’s my passion,” said Chris Holliday of Elemental Coffee Roasters. The small company has been roasting some […]
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Hot cuppa
I wouldn’t say no to some caramel, either. I have the coffee tastes of a 5-year-old. Thankfully I’m redeemed a bit by my love of tea — strong, no cream or sugar. Whether you go for coffee or tea, this is the season to indulge in both. And by indulge, I mean buy some really […]