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Jason Isbell brings his even-keeled Americana to The Criterion
Jason Isbell defies “bro-country” with informed criticisms of the American South and masculinity.
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Songs of the ‘South’
Photo: Wendy Mutz Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) and Oklahoma City University’s Bass School of Music are joining forces for the first time on an ambitious production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning musical South Pacific for one weekend only. Helmed by accomplished New York-based director Len Pfluger, the show features a cast of […]
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Confession of Murder
Du-sok can do this without worry of imprisonment because, unlike these United States, the statute of limitations has run out. He’s a free man even after taking credit for most heinous deeds. Naturally, that irritates the case’s lead detective, Lt. Choi (Jung Jae-Young), whose run-in with the killer a decade ago left the policeman with […]
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Flu
The flu of Flu is suspected to be avian, yet advances far too rapidly, causing death within 36 hours of exposure … and that window grows ever shorter. It’s up to a rescuer (Jang Hyuk) and a disease specialist / potential love interest (Su Ae) he recently saved to find a vaccine — and stat, […]
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We’re No. 49!
According to a Gallup poll, Oklahomans are only slightly less unhappy than Louisiana residents. Oklahoma ranked No. 49 on the list of The Happiest States in America. The poll was based on “life evaluation, emotional health, work environment, physical health, healthy behaviors and access to basic necessities,” reported Business Insider. We guess perpetually being one […]
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RECAP: South by Southwest, day two
The Avenue on Congress — where the Buffalo Lounge was held — is several blocks from The Mohawk, where the dozens of people were injured by a drunk driver, two of them fatally. In retrospect, I remember hearing the sirens around the time everything went down, and I didn’t think for a moment that it […]
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RECAP: South by Southwest, day one
Day 1 was a scorcher, at least according to the standard set by Oklahoma City’s frozen tundra. The high for the day peaked at about 83, but at times, it felt even warmer. Thankfully, The Buffalo Lounge had just the remedy. I arrived at the downtown Austin venue — this year at Avenue on Congress, […]
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Fair play?
White, now serving a second tour of duty on the council, is trying to persuade his colleagues that elected officials should mirror OKC’s population and increasing the number of wards would be the first step. So far, White’s idea, although discussed at two separate meetings, has been largely criticized by most of the other council […]
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Full of hope
According to the Violence Policy Center’s (VPC) 2013 report, Oklahoma ranked third in the nation for the number of women killed by men, a startling jump from the previous year’s ranking. In 2012, VPC ranked Oklahoma at No. 17 in the nation. “Nine women each week are [killed] by their husband or intimate partner,” said […]