Visual Arts
Sara Custer
The permanent collection at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua in Norman, has been raided to create the largest ever public showing of 100 objects dating back more than 2,000 years.
Wednesday 22 May
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Visual Arts
Sara Custer
The permanent collection at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua in Norman, has been raided to create the largest ever public showing of 100 objects dating back more than 2,000 years.
Better off with ‘Don't ask, don't tell’ repeal?
Letters to the Editor
James Nimmo
Are America’s gay and lesbian service members better off with DADT now on the way to the trash can of prejudice? Are gays and lesbians in civilian life better off without DADT on the books?
Just Joshin’
No joke: One of regional rap’s brightest stars is a white kid from suburban Tulsa, fresh out of college. Meet Josh Sallee.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Josh Sallee is a 2010 graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, facing the same frightening job market as fellow grads across the country. Luckily, he doesn’t have to worry about it — at least for now — because he’s got another gig lined up that’s been serving him pretty well.
’Pike psyched
For Americana act Turnpike Troubadours, what lies ahead is nothing but open road and ample opportunities
Music
Chris Parker
Turnpike Troubadours with Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward
Saturday Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E. Sheridan
www.wormydog.com, 601-6276
Pie chart
Ready for a slice? Pies are poised to become the breakout dessert of 2011.
Food and Drink Features
Malena Lott
They don’t call it “as American as apple pie” for nothing. Simple, cheap and quick have always been hallmarks of patriotic popularity (hot dogs and hamburgers, anyone?), and that goes double when it’s also piping hot and delicious. And popular.
Divine Grace
Don’t hate Grace Potter because she’s beautiful. Love her because she and her band have broken through with old-school rock.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals with Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights
7 p.m. Sunday
Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, 425 E. California
ticketstorm.com, 866-966-1777
$17.50 advance, $20 door
O tower, where art thou?
Chesapeake under fire
CFN
Gazette staff
At the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s legislative forum Jan. 27, attendees received a booklet with the goals for this year’s session. A full-page Chesapeake Energy advertisement touted “Natural Gas is fueling Oklahoma’s future” with a large, full-color photo of the downtown OKC skyline sans Devon Energy’s $750 million, 50-story tower.
Life’s a beach
‘Down’ may have long been a radio memory, but 311 still adds up for plenty of funkhungry fans of the ’90s airplay mainstay.
Music
Joshua Boydston
311 with The Pretty Black Chains
7 p.m. Friday
Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S. Eastern
diamondballroom.net, 677-9169
$35 Advance, $40.75 Door
Gun violence is society's cancer
Letters to the Editor
Mack Paul
Grant “Jake” Goss (Letters, “Councilman misfires with gun comment,” Feb. 16, Gazette) makes an excellent point in his defense of gun ownership when he compares the efforts at gun control with efforts to criminalize drugs.
Weapon of mass discussion
Letters to the Editor
Karen Webb
Obviously, Keith Kelley (Letters, “‘Gunhating zealots’ are perpetuating backward thought,” Feb. 9, Oklahoma Gazette) and Bryan Scott (“Who’s paranoid?,” Feb. 2) think it is illegal for Oklahomans to leave the state, and they are oblivious to the fact that Oklahoma law does not cover the entire United States.
