This year’s Fat Tuesday is going to be a little different, with a free patient drive and celebration scheduled outside the Capitol. Former state Sen. Connie Johnson, D-Oklahoma City, is spearheading the event, which will also continue through the week and is operating under the #OMG2020 hashtag. Johnson represented District 48 from 2005 to 2014 […]
Mardi Gras
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Golden thread
Tiny Little Fables: The Enchanted Feb. 7-May 18 The Art Hall 519 NW 23rd St. arthallokc.com Free Helen Opper hadn’t seen anything like Nonney Oddlokken’s artwork. “I saw it very up close, in person in a gallery environment,” said Opper, curator of The Art Hall. “I was able to get so close to it. Its […]
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Louisiana love
Brielle’s Bistro 9205 NE 23rd St., Midwest City briellesbistro.com 405-259-8473 What works: The meatloaf is moist in the center and crispy on the exterior. What needs work: The étouffée is tasty but leaves peppers and onions chopped. Tip:It serves breakfast all day. Even some of the nicest restaurants in town can deliver technically correct but […]
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Gazedibles: American dream
Black restaurateurs have worked hard to realize their dreams and bring a wide range of interesting flavors to OKC.
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SixTwelve’s Mardi Gras Ball celebrates organization’s birthday, raises funds for its programs
“We just need to have more space for everybody, and this place lets us put up a bigger tent and, hopefully, sell some more tickets,” Young said.
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SixTwelve celebrates birthday, Cajun culture with Mardi Gras Ball
White-tie attire is optional but encouraged, as are beads and masks.
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Norman Mardi Gras Parade offers community joy
Founded in 1994, Norman Mardi Gras Parade continues as one of the community’s best-kept secrets.
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Gras is greener
Traditionally, Mardi Gras is celebrated as a last-minute carnival of sorts to get in those indulgent splurges before Lent. Whether that’s food, booze or both for you, make the evening count if you’re participating in the Western Christian practice. If you’re of another faith, then just enjoy a night of gluttony and inebriation with your […]
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Bite Size: 2-15-12
Mi corazzina!Guest executive chef Luca Corazzina from 312 Chicago will delight your palates Tuesday at Deep Fork Wood Grill & Seafood, 5418 N. Western. This native Italian immigrated to Chicago in 1986 and has been pursuing his passion as a chef since then. He worked at the Walt Disney World Resort, as well as Vivo […]