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Gazette staff
Chicken-Fried News readers might remember this summer’s earlier revelation of OKC Thunder forward Kevin Durant’s tattooed torso.

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Higher Ground

Can she get an 'Amen'?

Drama
Rod Lott
Many Christians’ condemnation of Hollywood is that Hollywood output often condemns Christianity. “Higher Ground,” the directorial debut of actress Vera Farmiga (“Source Code”), is not one of those movies.

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Life, Above All

In ‘Life, Above All,’ the impact of AIDS is rarely stated, but often heard.

Drama
Phil Bacharach

AIDS is rarely mentioned in “Life, Above All.” It’s referred to obliquely — a “bug,” “the other thing” — but its grim presence is always felt. When a character finally does call it by name, late in the movie, the effect is startling.

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Cool shoes

New fall shoes at Pink Sugar.

Features
Jenny Coon Peterson
I bought an amazing pair of Oxford flats in a supersoft, dove-gray Italian leather while in Florence, and have been waiting for the right weather to don them.

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Superior sequel

Following distaste with the metro music scene, Student Film is ready for its reboot.

Music
Joshua Boydston

Student Film with Penny Hill and the Low Litas
10:30 p.m. Saturday
HiLo Club
1221 N.W. 50TH
843-1722
$5

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Harvest beer

Dropping temps and seasonal ingredients inspire Okie brewers to craft custom beers for the fall.

Food and Drink Features
Charles Martin
When fall arrives, it’s a different world calling for a different beer.

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Auss-ome

Compared to Peter Gabriel and Dave Matthews Band, Australia’s The Wishing Well hopes to make a name for itself in these United States.

Music
Becky Carman
The Wishing Well
Saturday
Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewing Company
50 Penn Place
belleislerestaurant.com
840-1911

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Centennial highs

The 100-year-old Skirvin keeps getting better with age. The anniversary party starts Oct. 16.

Features
Mark Hancock
The Skirvin Hilton, the stately hotel situated in downtown OKC, is celebrating a century.

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Creature of the note

To help sell the scares of ‘Nosferatu,’ the key is live organ accompaniment at the University of Oklahoma.

Features
Rod Lott

Nosferatu

8 p.m. Friday
Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center
500 W. Boyd, Norman
aoi.ou.edu
325-4101
$5-$9

 

Wednesday, October 26, 2011