Robinson’s Repurposed in Norman bills itself as an “eclectic marketplace.” And certainly, if you step into the shop at 114 S. Porter Ave., you’ll find a mix of refurbished furniture in various styles, numerous knickknacks, local art pieces, rare antiques and more. Owner Laura Robinson insisted that the store was messier than she preferred as […]
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Peaceful World
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 3 p.m. Jan. 21 Sharp Hall Catlett Music Center University of Oklahoma 500 W. Boyd St., Norman normanphil.com 405-325-4104 $5-$10 “When we allow freedom to ring — when we let it ring from every city and every hamlet, from every state and every city,” Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. proclaimed […]
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Coffee plus
University of Oklahoma’s Campus Corner in Norman just got a lot more chill thanks to the new kid on the block. Life Organics Cannafé, 588 Buchanan Ave., opened its doors in late October. The quiet cafe boasts of being the only CBD-infused cafe in the state, co-owner Jim Castor said. “When we came in, it […]
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Shop and chop
Upon entering The Social Club, 209 E. Main St., in downtown Norman, you might see a mix of people — customers in the middle of hair appointments, families browsing handmade jewelry or clients chatting with stylists. The large, bright space is divided into a hip salon and eclectic gift shop, the result of two friends […]
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Extra texture
Touchy-Feely 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through Nov. 10 Mainsite Contemporary Art 112 E. Main St., Norman mainsitecontemporaryart.com 405-360-1162 Free Mainsite Contemporary Art opened its doors Oct. 12 to the new Touchy-Feely exhibit, featuring artists “who exploit the objectivity of paint in unexpected ways.” As the name suggests, the works challenge the concept of traditional painting […]
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Up “Elevator”
The New Tribe 9 p.m. Friday The Root 3012 N. Walker Ave. facebook.com/therootokc 405-697-0718 $5 Meet the new The New Tribe, (mostly) the same as the old The New Tribe. Drummer Adam Sarmiento said the band started in Norman “like 25 years ago,” played for “three or four years,” then “called it quits” until a […]
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Penne thoughts
Victoria’s The Pasta Shop 3000 SW 104th St. 405-759-3580 What works: Chicken lasagna and marinara are good takes on a classic. What needs work: The sauce should be finished in the pan with the pasta. Tip: Try the pesto with the cheese-filled tortellini. A commitment to fresh pasta has allowed Victoria’s The Pasta Shop to […]
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Track record
Guestroom Records Turns 15 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday Guestroom Records 125 E. Main St., Norman guestroomrecords.com 405-701-5974 Free If you’re a fan of vinyl in the Oklahoma City area, chances are you’ve stepped into Guestroom Records at some point. Maybe it was the Norman location, 125 E. Main St., with its concrete floors and industrial […]
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Wild scenes
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday The Mercury 426 E. Main St., Norman earthrebirthnow.org 405-358-3565 $15-$20 Environmental issues can be scary, but documentaries about them don’t have to feel like horror movies. Wild & Scenic Film Festival, advertised as “a festival by activists for activists,” showcases films about nature and the environment, […]
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Youth movement
From 2011 to 2017, Tulsa native Katelynn Noel Knick called Norman home. Like a lot of people moving to Norman for the first time, her experience in the city began as a new University of Oklahoma (OU) student living in campus dorms. Eventually, she moved out into an apartment on Campus Corner and later into […]