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.
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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.
Red Riding Hood
The freakazoid love child of Stephen King and Stephenie Meyer
Horror
Doug Bentin
You’ll have no one to blame but yourself if you become stupid because of “Red Riding Hood.”
Questions for Kern
Letters to the Editor
Glen Garcia
In the debate presented Feb. 24 at the Oklahoma City Community College (Clifton Adcock, “Separation deliberation,” March 2, Gazette), Pastor Steve Kern declared that “the Constitution is a Christian document established by Christians to preserve the Christian social order already established in the colonies.”
Foes may fear Thunder’s new X factor, ‘The Beard’
Harden needs to strengthen his game for Thunder to excel
Sports
Clark Matthews
There are many things the Oklahoma City Thunder know they can expect on a nightly basis. Whenever they lace up, Russell Westbrook will be unstoppable going to the basket. If Kevin Durant does not score at least 25 points, it is an anomaly.
Alcohol problem
Letters to the Editor
Kevin Acers
I am not impressed with the Gazette’s glib celebration of alcohol consumption in the March 9 “Alcoholmanac” issue. Evidently, a business decision was made to use St. Patrick’s Day as a selling point to advertisers by capitalizing on the day’s associations with booze.
Colt defense
Releasing a new album on his own, city-based singer/songwriter Graham Colton believes his ‘Best Days’ are yet to come.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Graham Colton
8 p.m. Saturday
VZD’s Restaurant & Club, 4200 N. Western
vzds.com, 524-4203
$18 advance, $20 door
Tweet ’n’ eat
Metro restaurants have embraced social media to spread their message to tech-savvy diners.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
“We had a rough Saturday night,” the tweet read. “We want to apologize to everyone we had to turn away. We’re a small restaurant & sometimes mistakes happen.”
Border town
Tasty, traditional south-of-the-border specialties mix with familiar, hearty Tex-Mex fare at Alvarado’s.
Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Alvarado’s Mexican Restaurant
11641 S. Western
692-2007, www.alvaradosmexican.com
Counterpoint: Scrutinizing science
Real education should be about teaching kids how to think.
Commentary
Steve Kern
In Oklahoma, there have been at least three attempts to pass a “teach the controversy about evolution” bill in the last few years.
CFN Quote of the Week
You tell 'em.
CFN
Gazette staff
I feel that there should be absolutely no campaign funding. When you bring in money, you bring corruption.
Altered eats
Some commodity crops’ genetically altered counterparts are already pervasive. Will modified wheat still smell sweet?
Features
C.G. Niebank
For some, the phrase “genetically modified organism” might conjure up nightmarish visions of giant plants run amok, as portrayed in “Little Shop of Horrors,” while others embrace the label for efforts by seed and chemical companies to develop better seeds in order to improve food crop quality and yield worldwide.
Bite Size
Chow chat
Bite Size
Carol Smaglinski
Fred Langford is the director of fresh foods and catering at Buy For Less at 3501 N.W. Expressway.
Information or Islamophobia?
While a visiting Michael Hoehn warned of Islamic infiltration, a CAIR representative claimed the speaker was spreading hatred.
News
Clifton Adcock
Shadow governments in waiting, terrorist infiltration at all levels of government and grand designs for a one-world religion. While this may sound like a thrilling novel, for some, it’s happening now.
Second-degree Murder
The Murder Junkies keep GG Allin’s memory and angry spirit alive. You’ve been warned.
Music
Chris Parker
The Murder Junkies with The Constanzas, Half Black Jesus and Bare Knuckle Shuffle
9 p.m. Monday
The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western
ConservatoryOKC.com, 607-4805
Back to the nest
More and more college grads are moving back in with Mom and Dad.
Speculation on the Durant/ Westbrook situation in OKC
Are they competing? Are they not?
Fantasmagorical
Winning a Grammy, playing with Prince — it’s been a magical time of late for the Latin funk outfit Grupo Fantasma.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Grupo Fantasma
8 p.m. Friday
Opolis, 113 N. Crawford, Norman
Opolis.org, 820-0951
$10 advance/$12 day of show
Business opportunity
J Roddy Walston went against God — or so his parents said — to pursue his heavenly brand of piano-based rock with The Business.
Music
Joshua Boydston
J Roddy Walston and The Business
6 p.m. Tuesday
The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western
ConservatoryOKC.com, 607-4805
$10 advance, $12 door
‘5’ star
Take a memo: Former ‘American Idol’ runner-up Diana DeGarmo takes the stage for ‘9 to 5: The Musical.’
Performing Arts
Rod Lott
9 to 5: The Musical
7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday
Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker
OKCCivicCenter.com, 297-2264
$18-$65
A poet's passion
A metro-area writer uses empathy to connect with readers and youth.
Features
Ryan Querbach
If you saw Robert Swain Lewis, you wouldn’t be surprised that he’s an Army veteran. You might not even be surprised to learn he works for the Oklahoma County Office of Juvenile Affairs. But, you would almost definitely be surprised that he is a published poet.
Saturday brunch
Popular metro-area restaurants offer brunch on Saturdays, as well as excellent by-the-glass lists to accompany your meal.
Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
Sunday, for whatever reason, seems to be the de facto day of the week for brunch.
Killer, no filler
The Axe Murder Boyz perfect both their stage presence and brotherly connection.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Axe Murder Boyz with Mindshot, F.L.O.W.S. and more
6 p.m. Wednesay, July 13
The Conservatory
8911 N. Western
conservatoryokc.com 607-4805
$15-$20
To market
Get fresh at these local markets that bring together farmers, ranchers, bakers and crafters.
Food and Drink Features
Jenny Coon Peterson
Every Saturday, Crestview Farms of Arcadia packs up its produce, herbs and fruits and trucks down to the OSU-OKC Farmers’ Market.
The oldies
An assortment of vintage items inhabit Shabby Shack’s area inside Rink Gallery.
Features
Jenny Coon Peterson
Just because something’s been loved before doesn’t mean it can’t be loved again. Look at me with all this sage advice. It’s like Dear Abby over here at ShopGirl headquarters.
Restless
Love means never having to say you’re sorry to the audience, judging from the doomed drama ‘Restless.’
Ride it
OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
Hey, how long has it been since you erupted more than 240 feet in the air? Well, pardner, that’s too long. You can do that on the Eruption, just one of the many fun rides at Frontier City, 11501 N. Interstate 35 Service Road. New this year is the Wild West Water Works, billed as the largest family aqua activity in the state, “with 198 ways to get wet.” Admission is $22.99- $26.99. Call 478-2140 or visit frontiercity.com.
Daily, ongoing
Rock it
OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
Music has been ’berry, ’berry good to local musician Matt Stansberry. Hear why when the singer-songwriter performs outdoors as part of the Lower Bricktown Live summer concert series, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at United Way Plaza. (You know it as the courtyard near the fountain outside Harkins Bricktown Cinemas.) Admission is free. Call 236-8666 or visit welcometobricktown.com.
Thursday
Chuck it
OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
The man who once sang, “Well, I never been to heaven / But I been to Oklahoma” ... well, he probably still sings it, atrocious grammar and all. He’s Chuck Negron, co-founder of Three Dog Night — y’know, “Joy to the World,” “An Old Fashioned Love Song,” “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” — and he performs free Saturday at Newcastle Casino, 2457 Highway 62 Service Road in Newcastle. The show starts at 7 p.m. with opening act Outlaw Son. Call 387-6013 or visit mynewcastlecasino.com.
Saturday
'Pumpken' head
Freshman filmmaker Felix Matos brings horror to the heartland with the locally lensed 'Pumpken.'
Frndz forever
Challenged in spelling but not in spirit, the indie-rocking Boyfrndz would like to court your ears.
Chin up
A lack of sleep means a surplus of musical material for Larry Chin, a dreamy collective headed by local favorite Kyle Mayfield.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Larry Chin with Chrome Pony and Colin Nance
10 p.m. Saturday
VZD’s Restaurant & Club
4200 N. Western
vzds.com
524-4203
$5
New roosts
Check out the latest and greatest in metro shopping.
Features
Jenn Scott
While the economy is struggling in many cities, Oklahoma City keeps humming along and opening new shops.
Street it
OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
Elmo’s been making news lately for all the wrong reasons, so let’s just focus on the positives, shall we? He and his pals will appear in seven shows from Friday to Sunday for Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing. And we can tell you how to get, how to get to Sesame Street: Head to Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Tickets are $11-$60. Call 602-8500 or visit coxconventioncenter.com.
Friday-Sunday
