The Norman North High School Chorale was selected to be among the show’s slate of young performers from across the country. According to Susan Clark, development director for KCSC-FM 90.1, the group is “extremely excited” and will perform Eric Whitacre’s “Water Night,” under the direction of Tony Gonzalez. “A radio show like ‘From the Top’ […]
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Drive, they said
Long before wind tunnels and fuel-efficiency standards whittled away the artistry of the auto industry, pioneers produced models that were more pieces of art than practical family sedans. To celebrate the ingenuity of the automobile’s infancy, the Oklahoma History Center has unveiled “Oklahoma Driven,” an exhibit running through March 2012 that features a rotating gallery […]
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A pretty house is like a Symphony
Now, it has been newly renovated for the 38th annual Symphony Show House and Gardens event, benefiting the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and its music-education programs. The roughly 15,000-square-foot Nichols Hills home will be open to the public for tours starting Sunday and ending May 22. The house is decorated with some of the most innovative […]
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Core values
For two nights only, West Sheridan will shift from revitalized to red-light district, as the Individual Artists of Oklahoma hosts the 20th annual “Biting the Apple” erotic art exhibition. This year’s theme, “Gallery de Grindhouse,” is an ode to the string of theaters on New York City’s 42nd Street where burlesque theater and peep shows […]
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Dez’s ‘dark place’
Get ready for your jaw to drop: Now Dez is facing three lawsuits totaling $850,000 for alleged unpaid loans, jewelry and tickets for items purchased on credit, according to the Fort Worth Star- Telegram. Another suit involving nonpayment of rent in Stillwater has surfaced, the Tulsa World reported. How’s Dez holding up? “He wants to […]
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Komeback
News of bands reuniting for a show, a tour or an album is almost always met with anticipation and jubilation from the music-loving public. Bands like Kustom Kar Kommandos are the reason for the “almost.” “We annoyed as many people as we could back then,” said vocalist John Manson. “There were probably a few people […]
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She’s a ‘Bitch’!
According to Entertainment Weekly, she’s joined the pilot of ABC’s proposed series “Good Christian Bitches.” From “Sex and the City” creator Darren Star, the Dallas-set drama is pegged as a “sexy soap.” Per ABC: “Amanda, once the ultimate mean girl in high school, returns home to Dallas after her marriage ends in scandal. Humbled, Amanda […]
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John Lefler returns to his roots
Once a resident of Edmond, Lefler joined the emo rock band in 2002, but his own work veers toward power pop along the lines of Ben Folds and Crowded House. —Rod Lott
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Prom show
They just may find it Friday night at Riverwind Casino’s inaugural Prom Fashion Show, where local designers Sherri Hill and Johnathan Kayne will showcase their latest works. But don’t be fooled by the event’s title: These dresses aren’t just for prom-going teenagers, said Shelby Teasley, marketing manager. “Women of all ages can enjoy these dresses,” […]