These were $200 per ticket “Stage VIP, all access” passes that included entry into the Thunder player section, a meet-and-greet and champagne toast opportunities with Kevin Durant himself. But what was promised wasn’t delivered. Half of what was advertised on our ticket wasn’t offered at the event. There was no meet-and-greet, no access to the […]
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High time for Downton
Are you overwhelmed by the chill of winter and need to warm your toes? Sit by a roaring fire in the sought-after “upper tea room” at Inspirations Tea Room, 2118 W. Edmond Road in Edmond. Inspirations offers a three-tiered tea tray accompanying a full tea service. The lower tier displays a selection of two types […]
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Happenings the week of Dec. 23, 2013
FOOD Paint N Cheers, creative social art classes, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 26-28; 2 p.m., Dec. 29; 6:30 p.m., Jan. 1. Paint N Cheers, 1614 N. Gatewood, Oklahoma City. 524-4155, paintncheers.com. THU–SAT, SUN, WED Pinot’s Palette, sip on your favorite beverage while painting your favorite masterpiece, 7-9 p.m., Dec. 26-28. Pinot’s Palette, 115 E. California. 602-3850, […]
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Unique party fare fills local boutiques
Courtney Ramos, a florist at Dutch Floral & Home Dutch Floral & Home (dutchfloralandhome.com; 401 NW 23rd St.; 609-2809) offers an array of classy gifts and flowers so you can add a personal touch. Pick up cocktail shakers and mixers and a book of drink recipes or some coffee and a nice mug. Grab some […]
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Fall fête
Earl’s Rib plate BY: Shannon Cornman There are fancy pins of perfect tablescapes and recipes on Pinterest boards. However, where to start and how to actually pull off a fabulous dinner party is another thing entirely. Thankfully, better than any app or site, the metro is flush with experts and retailers at the ready to […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK Harvest grapes, stomp grapes and then test the product at Tidal School Vineyards’ annual harvest party. On Saturday, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., the harvest party will include time for picking grapes and crushing them, and then a catered brunch will be served inside Tidal School. Brunch will include scrambled eggs, bacon, […]
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High Society
Greg Simkins When Jerrod Smith opened The Society’s doors two years ago, the Plaza District venue was meant to be a community-driven art space that would also function as a studio for himself and a couple of other artists. But, to be honest, he wasn’t sure it would last one year, let alone two. “I […]
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Summer swank
Route 66 By: Heather Brown OK, so it’s not really shameless. It’s for charity and funds go toward making our great city more beautiful. That fancy event is one of the main reasons I seriously needed to consider the evening-wear situation in my closet. It was dire. After the initial “How have I let it […]
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Sun rises
Ska music might have fallen out of the public eye since its mid-’90s heyday when The Mighty Mighty Bosstones briefly flirted with mainstream success and No Doubt’s ska-adjacent songs dominated radio, but Oklahoma City outfit Sunny Side Up is working to make sure the last horn hasn’t sounded. While the sextet started out simply trying […]