Master cutter Jake Phelps saw a unique opportunity to provide something different, so he approached artist and creative director Jerrod Smith of The Society, a community art space founded in 2011, to see how they could combine talents. Smith had spent two years developing the brand for The Society but was intrigued by the idea […]
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Twaintastic
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Hal Holbrook brings his critically acclaimed one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight!, back to Oklahoma this Friday as part of The University of Central Oklahoma’s Broadway Tonight series. Mark Twain Tonight! grew out of a college project in which Holbrook and his first wife, Ruby, interviewed each other playing notable literary characters, including […]
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Dance, class
The certification comes from American Ballet Theater, the national ballet company based in New York City. The Dance Center will achieve the first level of certification in spring, said Jane Vorburger, the school’s director. “There are three separate levels of certification,” Vorburger said. “Levels primary through three will be complete in March, four and five […]
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Wine and fine
Twenty-five years later, LaVeryl Lower, The Metro’s owner, finally owns the building. The sale of the 22,000-square-foot facility was completed in time for a New Year’s celebration. Lower partnered with Ken Howell, co-owner of the Howell Gallery in the same facility, to purchase the building. The Metro has always been located at 6418 N. Western […]
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Garden variety
The program started in 1978 at the Oklahoma County Extension office. Twenty-five years later, the purpose remains to disseminate horticultural information to the public. Now, even more folks can learn more about area trees, shrubs, irrigation, annuals and perennials thanks to expanded outreach. “We have several events scheduled throughout the year 2014 that will provide […]
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The truth is … cold
Would-be robber Corneilyus Howeth felt the wrath of his victims when he unsuccessfully tried to rob them at an Oklahoma City hair salon, Head Honchos, on Christmas Eve and was left out in the cold … naked. Howeth got into the car of an unnamed woman waiting outside the salon and pulled a gun on […]
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Baby, it’s cold inside
On Dec. 9, News9 reported that the heating system at the jail is out of date and, therefore, unable to adequately heat the entire building. While parts of the building are kept warm, others stay a little on the chilly side. The sheriff’s department told News9 that hot air travels nine blocks from the east […]
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Another convention center?
Shadid claims city and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce officials were not honest with voters before the 2009 MAPS 3 election, particularly with the convention center project and a related convention center hotel. The convention center could cost taxpayers an estimated $250 million, but the hotel would not receive MAPS 3 funding. Voters approved […]
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Let’s talk turkey
Whatever the reason, some turkey burgers in OKC rival their bovine peers when it comes to flavor and variety. Aside from an occasional sub sandwich, many people associate the oversized feathered flapper with holidays. Let’s not do that right now. There are several OKC restaurants that serve turkey burgers. I found The Garage, with multiple […]
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Rule Britannia
Even if you’re not a gambler — or “gamer,” as the industry prefers — visiting is a lively experience. It’s not a James Bond-style casino with people in tuxedos and evening gowns, but on any given day, you will discover a highly diverse set of patrons. The enormous place is well-lit and clean, with well-appointed […]