Oklahoma Gazette

Point: No more stalling the Keystone XL

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Point: No more stalling the Keystone XL
By U.S. REP. JAMES LANKFORD
Cash Western Store has been a fixture in the thriving community of Seminole since 1939. Now owned by Mr. Bob Berry, it is a small shop, specializing in work boots, Western attire and things people who work on, say, an oil pipeline might be interested in.

Counterpoint: No time for pipeline

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Counterpoint: No time for pipeline
By Nathaniel Batchelder
James Hansen, has called the Keystone XL pipeline “a fuse to the largest carbon bomb on the planet.” Global warming negatively impacts worldwide food production and natural systems that support life.

LETTERS

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@okgazette.com.

Conventional wisdom

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Conventional wisdom
By TIM FARLEY
While not part of the MAPS 3 plan, the would-be hotel has been touted as a significant piece to downtown’s growth. But so far, details are sketchy, largely because it has no specific location, financing plan or a funding mechanism for ongoing operation and maintenance.

Senior class

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Senior class
By TIM FARLEY
All of the applicants requested varying forms of city subsidies to operate a wellness center. Valir Health asked for the largest amount, with an average of $17,500 a month, while the citycounty health department proposed a first-year subsidy of $114,072.

To catch a crook

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

To catch a crook
By Brendan Hoover
Local law enforcement agencies are enlisting help from the public in fighting crime through social media. Through Facebook, Twitter and other online methods, they can release information faster and easier than ever, said Mark Myers, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) spokesman.

Chipping in

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Chipping in
By TIM FARLEY
Chip Fudge makes his living in the claims and collections industry, but his true labor of love focuses on the restoration of historic buildings.

Oklahomers

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

If there’s one thing we Oklahomans take pride in — at least now that the Thunder season’s over — it’s our football. Arguably the most prideful of all is University of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who’s never shied from an opportunity to boast about the prestigious nature of both his program and its Big 12 conference.

The I-word

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, is Benghazigate. Oklahoma’s senior senator has long accused the White House — as well as then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, with her unwomanly “forceful attitude” — of hiding some horrible misdeeds.

Brown sees green

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

They say fame is fleeting, but they don’t tell you why that’s so. It’s because fame.

Married or bust!

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Get hitched and get rich. Say “I do” and the money will roll right in. At least that’s the impression one might get from Gov. Mary Fallin and state House Speaker T.W. Shannon, R-Lawton, both of whom trumpeted a recently signed law designed to promote marriage to counter various social ills.

Getting right with welfare

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Speaking of TANF, Chicken-Fried News isn’t sure if there’s been a rash of welfare recipients frittering away their assistance on booze and lap dances, but sometimes it just pays to think ahead. And so it was that Gov. Mary Fallin on May 13 signed Senate Bill 667.

Mack the strife

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The latest manifestation of the Emerald City’s green-eyed monster came May 13 courtesy of hip-hopper and Seattle native Macklemore, aka Ben Haggerty. On Twitter, he expressed displeasure that his new hit song with Ryan Lewis, “Can’t Hold Us,” has been used to energize OKC Thunder fans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

NEWS OF THE WEIRD

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

NEWS OF THE WEIRD
Kellie Nightlinger, 38, a self-described “ultimate survivalist,” finally thought after two weeks of nearly starving that she could attract fish close enough to be snatched up (as a New York Daily News reporter put it) “us(ing) her ladyparts as bait to catch fish between her legs.” Said a Discovery Channel executive: “Survival shows are so common now that it’s gotten more and more difficult to convince the audience that what they’re watching is something extreme.”

Sunny with a side of yum

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Sunny with a side of yum
By JENN SCOTT
Some foods are simply summertime faves — so here are suggestions on where to find (and eat) them..

Feeling saucy

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Feeling saucy
By Christina Nihira
In recent years, the popularity of grilling in a smoker or covered grill has hit an all-time high. Many Oklahoma businesses have more than embraced the trend. Along with the big-name brand sauces, you’ll notice store shelves are loaded with more locally produced sauces.

Lean like a Chalo

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Lean like a Chalo
By GREG ELWELL
Looking for food on Western Avenue is easy. There are great restaurants everywhere. N.W. 23rd Street? Child’s play. You can’t throw a rock without hitting a good place to eat. And then you should probably go apologize for throwing rocks at the restaurant.

LIFE FOOD & DRINK

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

LIFE FOOD & DRINK
In celebration of a new season, the Tulsa-based chain has introduced new pizza selections, sweet garlic chicken and cowboy, as well as new calzone rings: the Montreal beef and cheddar and pepperoni chicken. —Gazette staff

EVENTS

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

25. Uptown Grocery Co., 1230 W. Covell, Edmond, 509- 2700, uptowngroceryco.com. SAT.

OKG7seven summertime eats

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

OKG7seven summertime eats
If at all possible, get the special. It’s usually a creative collaboration of regular menu items and the freshest daily ingredients. The cuisine is chiefly Guatemalan, and the breakfast dishes are incredibly tasty. In a hurry? Grab a chocolate banana smoothie.

OKG7seven things to do

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

OKG7seven things to do
Touring on their acclaimed debut album of Canadian folk pop, Over Land and Sea, Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk play at 7 p.m. Friday at Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein. Exclaimed Exclaim magazine, Mann “proves that songs don’t have to be angry, whiny or sniveling to be compelling.

Flush it

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Namron Players go to the toilet for their latest stage production, Flush,.

Cop it

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Cop it
One might think that after 123 years, the Oklahoma City Police Department would have a lot of history to share. It does! Now on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at City Hall, 200 N.

Paseo it

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Paseo it
Saturday-Monday.

Rock it

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Rock it
Friday-Sunday.

Slim it

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Slim it
Bull Goose Rooster.

Wet it

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Wet it
Daily, ongoing.

Splish splash

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Splish splash
By JENN SCOTT
In fact, you don’t have to stop at just a pool. At Aquascape Pools (2001 E. Britton; 478-7665), you can get an entire outdoor haven. Its staff creates custom designs and remodels old pools, and can even hook you up with a waterfall. Because who doesn’t want to own a waterfall?.

Thrills! Chills! Spills!

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Thrills! Chills! Spills!
By SARAH LOBBAN

G’morning, campers!

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

G’morning, campers!
By Rachael Cervenka
Want your little one to stay active this summer? Rocktown Climbing Gym offers weekly morning and afternoon sessions for children ages 6 to 15, with the cost being $145 per session. Campers get expert instruction on climbing safety, technique and a variety of climbing-related games and activities.

Seeking C-Town

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Seeking C-Town
By Kelley Chambers
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, funny man and Cleveland native Drew Carey opened his eponymous television sitcom running through the streets of his hometown as he and his co-stars sang along to the tune “Cleveland Rocks.” Visit there and you might realize he was onto something.

LIFE

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

LIFE
On Friday, the zoo at 2101 N.E. 50th once again holds Don’t Fry Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., its Global Plaza promotes sunsafe behavior with activity stations, sunscreen samples and UV bracelets — all free with regular park admission, which is $5-$8..

EVENTS

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

EVENTS
From Rumba to Zouk: A Survey of Afro-Caribbean Dance,.

LIFE VISUAL ARTS

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

LIFE VISUAL ARTS
Other gallery artists are featured in the exhibit, which can be seen from noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, through June 2..

EVENTS

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

EVENTS
Art Interrupted: Advancing American Art and the Politics of Cultural Diplomacy,.

Behind the Candelabra portrays Liberace the showman as a monster

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Behind the Candelabra portrays Liberace the showman as a monster
By DEAN ROBBINS
The title promises to take us behind Liberace’s pose as a narcissistic, flamboyant heterosexual. What we find is a narcissistic, flamboyant homosexual, unappealing in every way. He uses people; he lies; he whines about his problems.

Disc connect

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Disc connect
By MARK BEUTLER
The Frisbee has been around for decades, but enthusiasts have taken it to new heights in recent years with the game of Ultimate Frisbee. This year marks the third annual Oklahoma City Ultimate Summer League, with the season beginning June 6 and going through July 25.

Beat street

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Beat street
By ZACH HALE
Making electronic music is more complicated than you might think. The virtually endless spectrum of sounds capable of being produced by a computer is matched only by the equally broad variety of kits, patches and plugins tailored for each piece of...

CONCERTS

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

CONCERTS
JUNE 24 New Kids on the Block/98 Degrees/Boyz II Men,.

Sun rises

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Sun rises
By JOSHUA BOYDSTON
Ska music might have fallen out of the public eye since its mid-’90s heyday when The Mighty Mighty Bosstones briefly flirted with mainstream success and No Doubt’s ska-adjacent songs dominated radio, but Oklahoma City outfit Sunny Side Up is working to make sure the last horn hasn’t sounded.

Iron Aidan

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Iron Aidan
By LOUIS FOWLER
“I loved the challenge that jazz gave me,” the bassist said. “Just learning the language and the history, there’s so much to it. You spend a lifetime trying to learn it and find your own way of playing it. It offers a lot of personal artistic freedom to kind of be who you are.

SOUNDCHECK

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

SOUNDCHECK
If you were to peruse the “About” section of IndianGiver’s Facebook page, you’ll notice how the instruments attributed to each of the Oklahoma City band’s five members are described with downright flippancy: Dylan Jordan plays “sticks & animal skins,” while Jazzton Rodriguez earns his keep with “shanties & loud noises,” and so on.

Gone to seed

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Gone to seed
By PHIL BACHARACH
That’s a lot of story to chew on, and co-screenwriters Bahrani and Hallie Newton craft some meaty characters and unexpected turns along the way. But what is it about farmland dramas that make filmmakers lose all appreciation of subtlety? Maybe there’s something about the open fields and fresh air that just inspires earnestness,.

EVENTS

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

EVENTS
p.m., May 24-25; 2 p.m., May 26. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch, 236-3100, okcmoa.com. THU–SUN.

Not so Fast

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Not so Fast
By ROD LOTT
called back into action by federal agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and his new partner (Haywire’s Gina Carano) to stop a madman (Immortals’ Luke Evans) from assembling some billiondollar superweapon. On that baddie’s team is Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Toretto’s girlfriend presumed to have died in the fourth chapter.

Paint job

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Paint job
By ROD LOTT
Directed by Gilles Bourdos, the 1915-set French film captures the Impressionist painter (Michel Bouquet) near the end of his life. Widowed, withered and wheelchair-bound, he spends his days painting nudes outdoors on the French Riviera and his nights racked by severe arthritic pain.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

By Rob Brezsny
descend will be an acceptable trade-off for the educational thrills you will experience once you’re way down below. The darkness you encounter will be fertile, not evil. It will energize you, not deplete you. And if you’re worried that such a foray might feel claustrophobic, hear my prediction: In the long run it will enhance your freedom.