OSU-OKC FARMERS’ MARKET UPDATEMarket manager Cheryl Camp informed us that the Wednesday farmers’ market hosted by Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City is closed for the fall and winter. “What we do have is the Saturday OSU-OKC farmers’ market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 400 N. Portland,” Camp said. If you can’t do […]
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Tower of power
On April 24, two men were arrested on trespassing complaints after climbing to the top of the unfinished building, jumping off and parachuting to the bottom, a practice known as base-jumping, according to The Oke. Around 2:40 a.m., security guards at the tower called police to tell them that a couple of guys with parachuting […]
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Insidious
What little optimist left in me thinks it could have been worse; at least our son wasn’t sent into a coma by a malevolent demon he encountered in the attic. That’s the situation facing the Lambert family in “Insidious,” opening Friday. From the creative talents behind the “Saw” and “Paranormal Activity” franchises, this welcome twist […]
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Crash and groom
Like a Domino’s Pizza. According to last week’s report, the unnamed woman was driving — with her poor, defenseless dog in the car, we might add — to the American Dog Grooming School in Oklahoma City. Or, as we said, she was attempting to drop off ol’ Lassie to get a little off the top. […]
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Elephant Revival — Break in the Clouds
It helps that all five members contribute songs, taking the stress off one songwriter. The band takes the term “folk” seriously, sticking to tunes that could have been culled from the Appalachians in the 19th century or earlier. Thankfully, the production isn’t rustic. The songs sport a sprightly, well-produced sheen landing just short of being […]
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Uneasy eats
Or an artichoke suddenly appears on the table and quickly separates a diner from his or her dignity because they have no idea how to cope with the green globe. A little coaching, plus a dose of daring, can transform intimidating situations into a pleasant experience. Take that artichoke, for instance. Artichokes, although delicious, do […]
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The Go! Team
On Friday, go! To “Cafe Go,” that is — City Arts Center’s 18th annual installment of “Cafe City Arts,” which allows the gallery to offer free admission to its year-round exhibits. “It’s important for art to be free to the public, and this fundraiser is instrumental in that,” says Annah Chakola-Ramsey, City Arts Center director […]
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Better off with ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal?
Regarding Brendan Hoover’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” story (News, “Ask, tell,” Jan. 5, 2011, Gazette): Are America’s gay and lesbian service members better off with DADT now on the way to the trash can of prejudice? Are gays and lesbians in civilian life better off without DADT on the books? I’ve been asking myself that […]