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Gathering Mauss
Shane Mauss has a different way of looking at the world. The comedian is a native of Wisconsin, but found his way to the stage in Boston. His sarcastic, laconic style is reminiscent of late-night conversations with intelligent, mildly stoned friends. “People tell me I have a unique delivery, but I don’t really know what […]
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Top it off
I’m OK at partying, even if it does require me to be outdoors. My idea of nature is a covered patio with a mimosa no more than arm’s length away. Alas, my notion of living year-round in an allergy-free, moderately temperate bubble is quickly dashed when I consider the palpable loneliness I’d feel without my […]
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Royal engagement
Quite literally, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art proudly will serve as the only U.S. venue for an exhibit fit for a prince. Debuting tomorrow, “Princely Treasures: European Masterpieces 1600-1800 from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London” displays items gathered from countries such as France, Italy, Sweden, Russia and more. “It’s one of the […]
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Hooked on ’phonic
The Polyphonic Spree has always been ambitious. While the Dallas-based symphonic rock band isn’t as fond of the eccentricities and gimmicks of someone like our own Flaming Lips, more than a few similarities exist — most notably a total disregard for convention. Tim DeLaughter formed the group on the heels of the demise of Tripping […]
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State of play
If you’re tired of telling your little ones to use their indoor voices, take them to one of these swell play places and let someone else do the hollering for you. Get smarter Thanks to rotating exhibits and hands-on areas, museums aren’t what they used to when we were kids. Up your children’s IQ with […]
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Powwow highway
Spotted Bird PowwowApril 6-8Elk City Convention Center Symposium of the American Indian Powwow April 13-14Northeastern State University Tahlequah Azalea Powwow April 14 Muskogee Convention Center Talihina Indian Festival PowwowApril 14 Talihina Public School Gym Miami Nation Tribal Powwow June 1-2Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Arena Miami Red Earth Native American Cultural FestivalJune 8-10 Cox Convention Center […]
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Lemme guess: He really wanted ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’?
Looks like it’s gift-exchange day at Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s office!
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Lemme guess: He really wanted ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’?
Looks like it’s gift-exchange day at Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s office!
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Thunder announces season schedule
With two preseason games on Dec. 18 and 20, the Oklahoma City Thunder finally will begin its 2011-2012 season on Christmas Day, with a home game against Orlando Magic — part of the Thunder’s entire 66-game schedule. Twenty-four of those games will be televised nationally on broadcasts by ABC, ESPN, TNT and TNT Sports. Regular season […]