Hearing farmers describe the modern agricultural methods at the 2003 World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Stephanie Holiman decided she wanted to opt out. “That was it for me,” Holiman said. “I listened to that talk and said, “OK, I don’t want my food grown this way.” The 2003 World Social Forum’s motto was […]
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Realized potential
In fall 2015, single mother of four Camille Dennis was enrolled in the nursing program at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), ready to venture down a path of continued education that would ultimately land her and her family in a more secure financial position. But there was an element of uncertainty surrounding her schooling. Her […]
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Indian tacos
You don’t have to wait for fall and the state fair to get an indulgent fry bread Indian taco. Whether you’re looking for a classic location that has been serving them for decades or something a little more modern, these seven restaurants have you covered. The Miller Grill 326 Elm Ave., Yukonfacebook.com/themillergrill 405-265-2775 A takeout […]
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High culture
Nearly 20 years ago, the Philadelphia Church of God started its Performing Arts Series in an attempt to elevate the cultural landscape of Edmond without preaching or proselytizing. “The church wanted to sponsor it as basically just a way to reach out to the community in a nonreligious way,” said Armstrong Auditorium concert manager Ryan […]
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Community connections
The Black Foodie Summit 4-8 p.m. SATURDAY Ice Events Center & Grill 1148 NE 36th St facebook.com/okcblackeats Free Connecting Oklahoma City’s expanding food scene has been on Apollo Woods’ mind since he moved back to Oklahoma in 2016 after two decades away. Woods is employed in the oil and gas industry but has a background […]
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Western reels
Western Movie Matinee 1 p.m. Wednesdays Aug. 1-Nov. 14 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum nationalcowboymuseum.org 405-478-2250 Free $12.50 This August, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum dusts off the reels of several classic pieces of Americana in anticipation of its annual Western Movie Matinees. The series is composed of selections detailing over a century […]
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Learning luminary
For eleven years, Norman-based second-grade teacher Macey Stewart has taught mathematics, honing her skills and pedagogy to foster a love of learning in elementary-age students. Earlier this summer, Stewart received national recognition for her hard work when she, along with Claremore teacher Michelle Rahn, was awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science […]
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Rap rationale
Logic w/ Kyle 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1 The Zoo Amphitheatre 2101 NE 50th St. thezooamphitheatre.com 800-514-3849 $36-$70.50 In some respects, Maryland rapper Logic’s song “1-800-273-8255” is an unlikely candidate to be a top three Billboard hit single. For one, its phone number song title includes too many digits and too many verbal syllables to be […]
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Artistic Celebration
Celebration of Life 5:30 p.m. Thursday-Sept. 7 Integris Cancer Institute 5911 W. Memorial Road integrisok.com/celebration-of-life 405-773-6400 Free Surviving cancer can be a difficult experience to convey to other people. Joe Holcomb, director of Oncology Wellness at Integris Cancer Institute, said that the institute’s art show Celebration of Life helps many cancer survivors communicate their feelings. […]
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Saving smoke
Regulatory actions following the June 26 approval of State Question 788, the Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, appear to be shrouded in a cloud of special interests and bureaucratic deliberation. To ensure the will of the people is preserved, creators of a new initiative have since been actively petitioning to land State Questions 796 and 797 […]