Spring is right around the corner. Time to start thinking about your garden. Specifically, it’s time to start thinking about the vegetables and herbs you can grow right alongside your ornamentals to make your garden practical and beautiful all at the same time. Worried about your tomatoes? Have no luck with rutabaga? Don’t fear; Oklahoma […]
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There are more than 12,000 abandoned properties throughout the city, according to a 2013 study conducted by GSBS Richman Consulting. The report’s authors say vacant and abandoned properties can reduce real estate values by 12 to 29 percent, or an estimated $2.7 billion total loss to Oklahoma City. City Planner Matt Gabrielson said he and […]
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OKG7 late-night nomz
Banana Island1117 N.W. 25thbananaislandokc602-1188 This Malaysian joint rocks a menu featuring coconut milk-based curries and spicy, delicious fare. Start with the Indian pancake no matter what, and try the mango salad or pineapple fried rice, which comes in a hollowed-out pineapple husk. The Mont1300 Classen Blvd., Normanthemont.com329-3330 If you’ve never tried this iconic Norman hot […]
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The wizard of gore
And a bathing beauty losing her legs to said serial killer. Not to mention the scalping of a sandy beach babe. For damn good reason did its trailer’s titles cry, “NOTHING SO APPALLING IN THE ANNALS OF HORROR!” The film was “Blood Feast,” now considered the birth of the “splatter” subgenre. Made for a paltry […]
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Flavors of spring After months of hibernating, start your cool spring culinary tour right here. It leads off with a trip to the Paseo and to other spots for delicious cuisine. If food is your passion, come along. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: Up to $15 $$$: $15-$30 $$$$: Above […]
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Forward march
Although entering its 10th incarnation, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s “Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still” is still younger than the artists whose work drives the annual event. “‘Momentum’ started because we were concerned that so few young artists were participating in the local art scene,” said Julia Kirt, OVAC executive director. “We would see a significant […]