Dozens of words can describe Generationals’ brand of indie pop, but “tight” and “clean” are the first to come to mind. In their brief three years together, they’ve already churned out two solid albums of bright, shiny and impeccable rock tunes that seem to showcase the duo locking their feet in perfect step. Grant Widmer […]
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Sexing up the spectrum
The members of Colourmusic think about sex a lot. They wrote their entire new album, “My _____ Is Pink,” about it. But wait! It’s not what it sounds like, the Stillwater/England four-piece is quick to point out. “Sexuality is one of the most important elements of music to affect people. We wanted to explore that […]
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Productivity booster
Unfortunately, interruptions are commonplace in the workplace, and can be a barrier to success. The key, said business coach Danita Johnson Hughes, is to control those interruptions so you can reduce stress and, therefore, become more productive. To that end, she suggests: • organizing and prioritizing your work on a regular, constant basis; • being […]
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Leaving a ‘Legacy’
“Living Legacy” features the wood and bronze sculptures of Willard Stone and his son, Jason. The elder Stone passed away in 1985, but his son carries on the craft, said Erin Page, director of communications and marketing for the museum. “A lot of common themes in their work is the strong connection that they have […]
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This magic ‘Moment’
Shortt, along with potter Michelle Phillip Junkin and sculptor Dan Garrett, currently is displaying his work in the exhibit “Living in the Moment,” at In Your Eye Studio & Gallery, 3005-A Paseo. Each artist’s work is a reflection of moments in time, something that Shortt said he has enjoyed capturing since an early age. “I’ve […]
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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 […]
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Masterful moves
Oklahoma City Ballet presents a showcase of four pieces in “Masters and Moderns.” The show includes two masterworks from two of the 20th century’s most influential choreographers, plus two world premieres from two artists making a name for themselves in 21stcentury dance. “Masters and Moderns” came about out of a desire to be able to […]
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Poster art
Photography capturing candid scenes of city life and major motion pictures are essentially the same thing, according to Steven Poster. The cinematographer should know, having worked on cinematic touchstones like “Blade Runner,” “Donnie Darko” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” “The act of making a photograph, as opposed to the art of shooting a […]
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Successful seven
If you’re looking for gainful employment at a superior organization, he advises to look for these lucky seven characteristics common to all of them: 1. A clear mission and purpose for being 2. Forward-thinking, creative senior management, matched with a caring, well-trained staff 3. Meaningful work 4. Reasonable, understandable and uniformly enforced work rules 5. […]
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Idiots & Angels
First, it’s not a short, but at 78 minutes, his first feature since 2004. Second, it’s decidedly darker than his usual terrain. Third … well, in the opening scene, what looks like the main character’s morning wood rustling under the covers is actually an alarm clock. (The end scene? That’s another story.) The film plays […]