Rolling upward

In just three years, local rockers Skating Polly already have recorded an album with a punk legend. Who says teenagers are lazy?

Music
Joshua Boydston
Skating Polly with Mike Watt + The Missing Men and Feel Spectres
8 p.m. Wednesday
The Conservatory
8911 N. Western
conservatoryokc.com
607-4805
$10-$12

 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Big Boi — Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors

Hip Hop/Rap
Ryan Querbach
Atlanta rapper and one-half the legendary duo Outkast, Big Boi has released his new solo project, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. It’s far from a typical hip-hop album; every song has a different feel to it, sometimes even stepping outside of the genre.

 

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Tracks of my ears

The Deer Tracks venture from their native Sweden to share their electronic pop with the world.

Music
Joshua Boydston
The Deer Tracks with F.O.X. and Little Fuss
8 p.m. Sunday
The Conservatory
8911 N. Western
conservatoryokc.com
607-4805
$7

 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

‘Weary’ traveler

After a tumultuous upbringing, Americana artist Ryan Bingham left home to find himself. In the process, he found a career showered with major awards.

Music
Zach Hale
Ryan Bingham with HoneyHoney
7 p.m. Thursday
Diamond Ballroom
8001 S. Eastern
diamondballroom.net
677-9169
$19-$24

 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Different is good

Let your taste buds take a walk on the wild side.

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
The Lobby Cafe & Bar
4322 N. Western
604-4650
willrogerslobbybar.com


What works: great service, interesting dishes, excellent atmosphere
What needs work: Prices can be a little high for the amount of food.
Tips: Park in the back, where there’s lots of room.

 

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Puppet masters

Now at The Pollard, 'Avenue Q' uses Muppets-esque puppets to present a fun, adults-only musical.

Performing Arts
Larry Laneer
Avenue Q
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 18
Pollard Theatre
120 W. Harrison, Guthrie
thepollard.org
282-2800
$25

 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Lean like a Chalo

A Bethany-area taqueria provides an oasis of home-cooking amid a smattering of chain restaurants.

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Chalo’s Tacos
5029 N. Rockwell, Bethany
440-2984

What works: Burritos, tamales and goat birria. And so affordable!
What needs work: The beef and tongue are a bit dry.
Tips: Be sure to get the green salsa.

 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013