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eople in one form through an oaken door of trouble or which is (entered) by another have been means of a hanging rope,” going underThe Oklahoman reported. ground as long as we’ve “They entered a room known how to dig. where air potent with Whether imposed by sunny dreams of sleepers tyranny or as an attempt was only so much thick, to hide misdeeds, the stifling mist to them. ... underground doesn’t disFour Chinese lay unconcern. But sometimes one scious when the raid was turns into the other. made.” That’s how Oklahoma Owner Wong On Chong City’s first underground was arrested on suspicion DAVE CATHEY evolved, following the of operating “a gigantic FOR LOOKatOKC Chinese Exclusion Act of smuggling business.” 1882. In 1943, the Exclusion Many Chinese immiAct was repealed by grants who’d run out of railroad work, Congress, and by 1948 witnesses say the came here seeking opportunity. They Chinese underground, which gradually lived in housing at the intersection of built a healthy market for food, games Robinson Avenue and Grand Street (now of chance, liquor and opium, was abanSheridan) called “China Street.” Later doned. arrivals found the only lodging left was The legend of the Chinese underground in basements and subbasements divided grew into myth by the time crews tore into numerous rooms connected by into the downtown landscape in the doorways and short passages beneath spring of 1969 to build the Myriad ConChina Street housing. vention Center (now the Cox Convention Health inspectors responding to a flu Center), unearthing tattered signage epidemic turned up a 50-room colony and wrecked furniture left behind by below 14 S Robinson Ave. populated Oklahoma City’s first underground. by more than 200 people living in good Today’s local Asian community is health, according to a report in The among the city’s strongest, a credit to Oklahoman in January 1921. those who resolved to make a life where The following summer, federal agents they could while waiting for the country discovered 25 men in an opium den to mature. beneath a Chinese restaurant at 12 S Thanks to Nathan Poppe for letting Robinson Ave. me fill in his editor note and to Doug “Down a flight of stairs went the Hoke for his excellent new photos of The officers, tipped off by freight clerks, and Underground.
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23 | NMF returns
We have the scoop on the 2018 Norman Music Festival headliners and some suggested listening.
10 | Wrap it up
Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne and a collection of Oklahoma’s finest artists have contributed fresh artwork to help combat homelessness. Nathan Poppe has the story.
6 | ‘Billboards’ is a big thrill
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” is firmly grounded in a deeply affecting, even wounding, emotional reality. Brandy McDonnell shares her review for the darkly funny film.
Find the LOOK photographers • LOOK photographers will be in Bricktown, Midtown and other hot spots.
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In 1969, explorers found papers full of Chinese notations, including these attached to walls of two cubicles in a Chinese city under what is now the Cox Convention Center. [PHOTO PROVIDED]
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COCO
‘Coco’ is fun for the whole familia
BY NATHAN POPPE LOOKatOKC Editor
When stories are retold, they never stay exactly the same. But they remain familiar. Consider “Coco” as a warm tapestry of narratives borrowed from the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos and a trove of recent computer animated hits produced (and not produced) by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. For a movie about death, it’s an exceedingly upbeat and punchy story
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following a young, music-obsessed boy named Miguel Rivera (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez) whose path toward becoming a cobbler is practically set in stone within the Mexican village of Santa Cecilia. He tends to his tight-knit family and hides his affinity for becoming a famed troubadour like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz until crossing over to the Land of the Dead, along with Dante, a mangy mutt with a tongue longer than a tail. “Back to the Future” rules quickly kick in as Miguel slowly disintegrates while reconnecting with his deceased family in a world full of
beautifully rendered skeletons and eyepoppingly colorful creatures. If he doesn’t receive the proper blessing, he’ll become trapped in what seems like a really fun Purgatory. “Coco” tells a sanitary, standard story, especially if you’ve seen “Spirited Away” or 2016’s equally adventurous and otherworldly “Kubo and the Two Strings.” Still, co-directors Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”) and Adrian Molina (“The Good Dinosaur” writer) orchestrate enough energy and
Hector, voiced by Gael Garcia Bernal, left, and Miguel, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, appear in a scene from the animated film, “Coco.” [PHOTO PROVIDED BY DISNEYPIXAR VIA AP]
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FAMILIA CONTINUED FROM 4 loving tributes to south of the border culture that it’s hard not to fall in love with Miguel’s entire familia, even when they smash treasured guitars. It’s also difficult not to bask in “Coco’s” orange glow and top-shelf visuals, but its greatest strength to me is the expert voice talent and the music, which shouldn’t be a surprise to any Disney fanatic. Consider the film’s omnipresent ballad “Remember Me,” a track that pulls equally on the heartstrings and guitar strings. It’s about life, death and not forgetting family. It communicates the movie’s heart clearly and tenderly. When it kicks in for the nth time at the finale, there won’t be a dry eye in the house. It’s an “UP”-worthy ending and a lovely duet between Miguel and
Mama Coco, his sweet great-grandmother. That scene says it all, really. “Coco” can deliver a poignant message no matter how many wrinkles you have. It already has resonated in Mexico, where it became the country’s top grossing film of all time in less than a month. My gripes with the movie are mostly trivial. At times, “Coco” feels creatively stifled. Miguel is an algorithm of other Pixar characters, and his story borrows plot points that came before him, but if it isn’t broken, why fix it? However, a perfect movie like Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” evokes a great deal of mystery, not everything is spoon-fed to the audience, and characters actually seem close to danger. We are dealing with death, after all, but things felt so breezy here. “Coco” can resemble a carefully guided tour through a Walt Disney Park when going off road makes for a better story.
‘COCO’ PG 1:49 ★ ★ ★ ★ Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt and Alanna Ubach. (Thematic elements)
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“Coco,” Miguel, voice of Anthony Gonzalez, has a very special relationship with his great-greatgrandmother, Mamá Coco, voice of Ana Ofelia Murguía. [PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DISNEY-PIXAR VIA AP]
Miguel, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, is seen in a scene from the animated film, “Coco.”
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T H R E E B I L L B OA R D S O U TS I D E E B B I N G , M I SS O U R I
‘Three Billboards’ marks bold exploration into grief BY BRANDY MCDONNELL For LOOKatOKC
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o one who’s seen even one of her movies should need a billboard to tell them that Frances McDormand is one of the finest film artists working today. But writer-director Martin McDonagh (“In Bruges”) still deserves kudos for writing the lead role in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” for the Academy Award-winning actress, who by all rights should be well on her way to earning another Oscar statuette. McDonagh’s latest darkly comedic crime drama boasts many of the hallmarks of the English-Irish playwright and filmmaker’s previous work: An uproarious but absolutely pitch-black sense of humor, razor-sharp dialogue peppered with a plethora of profanity, sudden and shocking outbursts of violence and a fantastical setup that leads to unpredictable plot twists. But what marks “Three Billboards” as one of the Oscarnominated screenwriter’s best works to date is that it’s firmly grounded in a deeply affecting, even wounding, emotional reality. Even when their actions are questionable and even reprehensible, McDonagh clearly feels for the damaged but relatable characters he’s put on paper. Thanks to the magnificent cast breathing those characters into impeccably flawed life, he makes viewers feel for them, too. Frances McDormand from the film “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
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‘BILLBOARDS’ CONTINUED FROM 6 McDormand (“Fargo”) plays Mildred Hayes, a divorced small-town single mother whose bone-deep grief and guilt has calcified into granite-hard anger since her teenage daughter was raped, murdered and incinerated seven months ago. Not only has the investigation into her daughter’s case stalled, but the local police also have been preoccupied by scandal, thanks to hot-tempered, dim-witted mama’s boy Officer Jason Dixon (Sam Rockwell, ‘THREE BILLBOARDS whose brilliantly unhinged turn nearly matches the ferocity of McDormand’s), OUTSIDE EBBING, an unabashed racist accused of torturing MISSOURI’ a black suspect in his custody. R 1:55 ★ ★ ★ ½ ★ Determined to provoke the cops into Starring: Frances getting back on her daughter’s case, McDormand, Sam Mildred literally takes out three billRockwell, Woody boards on a little used stretch of road Harrelson, Lucas Hedges, outside town and point-blank asks Chief John Hawkes and Peter Bill Willoughby (two-time Oscar nominee Dinklage. (Violence, Woody Harrelson in one of his best perlanguage throughout and formances of his career) in looming bold some sexual references) black letters on blood-red backgrounds why he hasn’t made any arrests. “Looks like we got a war on our hands,” rightly predicts Willoughby, a wily and laconic modern-day cowboy and family man. He visits Mildred to share his own frustrations about the lack of leads and evidence in her daughter’s case — and to share a secret that makes her billboard scheme seem in particularly poor taste. It turns out that Mildred already knows the sheriff’s secret and is unmoved by his troubles. Anguish and anger have transformed Mildred into a grim-faced, blue-collared fury, and nothing, not her teenage son’s (Oscar nominee Lucas Hedges) distressed protests, not her wife-beating ex-husband’s (Oscar nominee John Hawkes) threats, not Dixon’s vicious outrage, and certainly not the sneering disapproval of the local priest or dentist, is going to steer her off the road she’s taken with her billboards. Like most McDonagh stories, the road running through his “Three Billboards” takes numerous startling — and often bone-jarringly violent — turns, including a surprisingly lovely detour when Mildred encounters a deer while planting flowers in her daughter’s memory. But his latest film is more than just a twisty small-town tale, it’s also a bold exploration into the life-changing and often corrosive nature of grief. The auteur has an excellent cast along for the ride, including Peter Dinklage as a used-car salesman pathetically in unrequited love with Mildred, Clarke Peters as an out-of-town lawman who gets embroiled in Mildred’s battle with the Ebbing police department, and Sandy Martin as Dixon’s repellent mother, who will have fans of McDonagh’s plays flashing back to his early work “The Beauty Queen of Leenane.” Composer Carter Burwell and cinematographer Ben Davis also ensure the scenery is never less than stellar as viewers take the memorable drive past “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
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Sam Rockwell, left, and Frances McDormand in a scene from “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” [PHOTO PROVIDED BY MERRICK MORTON/FOX SEARCHLIGHT VIA AP]
Frances McDormand, left, and Woody Harrelson in a scene from “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” [PHOTO PROVIDED BY FOX SEARCHLIGHT VIA AP]
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BY NATHAN POPPE LOOKatOKC Editor
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eow Wolf. If those sounds weren’t coming out of a cute, domesticated animal, then I wouldn’t be interested. That changed this summer when I was invited to hear the co-founder of Meow Wolf speak in an Oklahoma City coffee shop. So what is Meow Wolf? It’s a 20,000-square-foot interactive art extravaganza that’s tough enough to be jumped on by kids and creative enough to feature more than 100 artists’ multimedia contributions. I wouldn’t call it a museum. It’s too alive. There aren’t any rules at Meow Wolf, and you can touch whatever you want as you explore the art complex’s loose narrative tying all the creativity together. I’ve yet to visit, but it sounds like the playground for my inner child. You can find Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and
SHIFT is an experiential art installation that’s unlike anything else in Oklahoma. It will be the first leading toward a permanent location in Oklahoma City. [PHOTO PROVIDED BY BRANDON SEEKINS]
plenty of people already have since it opened in 2016. During his visit to OKC, Meow Wolf’s CEO Vince Kadlubek shared that attendance had surpassed half a million visitors. What’s all this have to do with Oklahoma? Well, a batch of Okie artists have been inspired by what’s happening and are taking a crack at making their own immersive installation. The group’s called Factory Obscura, and the artist collective was founded by Laura Massenat, Laurent Massenat, Tammy Greenman, Hugh Meade and Thomas Thompson. They invited more than a dozen artists and volunteers to create SHIFT. Consider it an inaugural test run for another interpretation of Meow Wolf’s interactivity. SHIFT features a theme exploring consciousness. I toured the bare-bones version a couple of months ago at Current Studio and could see the potential through all the dust and buzz saws. Here’s a few things I learned from my visit. SEE SHIFT, 9
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1. There’s a skull busting through a ceiling SHIFT’s entrance was designed to make visitors choose their own adventure. I suggest going to the right and taking a peek inside the giant “skullpture” that looked like it was built from the remains of a haunted jungle gym. I mean that in the best possible way. Artist Nick Lillard built the backbone of the structure in two pieces that didn’t quite fit in Current Studio without having to literally raise the roof. There’s multiple exits from the skull and each one leads to something new.
2. The details are amazing
Artists collaborating on a piece for SHIFT, a fully immersive, experiential art installation at Current Studio. [PHOTO PROVIDED]
Everything’s something inside SHIFT. Take a closer look and keep an eye out for the small things. At the top of one of the exhibit’s man-made towers is a shadowbox village by Nicole Emmons-Willis. She specializes in stop motion animation, so she has a knack for making imaginative set pieces. I loved her windmill scene that you might miss if you’re moving too quickly.
3. They recycle Around another corner, a small crew of artists were working on an illuminated, touch-activated staircase that winds past a wall of quilted milk jugs. The plastic jugs had been needled with a tiny hole just big enough for a zip tie to slip through and bound together into a wall-size blanket. Paired with the lighting behind the jugs, the installation looks like a psychedelic sunset.
4. It’s a team effort
SHIFT is an experiential art installation that’s unlike anything else in Oklahoma. It will be the first leading toward a permanent location in Oklahoma City. [PHOTO PROVIDED BY BRANDON SEEKINS]
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Kelsey Karper runs the show at Current Studio alongside Romy Owens. The duo normally invites artists in residence to create and show fresh artwork every month. The SHIFT exhibit is so massive that it’s filling the Fall residence. It’s been in the works since May. “This project has really been a learning experience for us,” Karper told LOOKatOKC. “How do we collaborate on this scale with
Where: Current Studio, 1218 N Pennsylvania Ave. Regular hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday Information: www.facebook.com/ currentstudiook, or call 673-1218
so many people involved? It’s been a really conscious effort throughout the whole process because we want to involve as many people on the team as possible with every decision we make so that everyone has an equal ownership. “Everybody’s working on everything together. It has been a process of figuring out what is the most efficient way to do that.” Karper and Owens selected an eclectic mix of artists to build the SHIFT installation. The roster includes Tiffany McKnight, Mandy Messina, Amber Rae Black, Brandon Seekins and many more.
5. SHIFT is the tip of the iceberg Factory Obscura co-founder Laura Massenat hopes everybody’s mind is blown when SHIFT opens. “It’s very ambitious and a lot of time in the making,” she told LOOKatOKC. “We’re committed to paying our artists for this work. We’re committed to paying artists to learn how to make things more durable. This was made on a very tight budget with a lot of donated materials.” This is definitely the start of something bigger. I’ll admit that it sounded too good to be true but this could potentially be a huge deal for Oklahoma City if Factory Obscura grows into a Meow Wolf-size operation. Think of how many artists it could employ. When Laura Massenat isn’t spearheading art installations, she can often be found slinging beans at Elemental Coffee. That’s the same place where she invited Meow Wolf to visit Oklahoma and announced plans for SHIFT. By 2021, she estimated Factory Obscura might have a permanent location in OKC. Until then, get your SHIFT in gear.
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Detail images of contributions to The Curbside Chronicle’s annual Wrap Up Homelessness project by Wayne Coyne, above, Gayle Curry, center, and Edgardo George and Lance King, at right. [IMAGES PROVIDED]
Flaming Lips art helps homelessness project BY NATHAN POPPE LOOKatOKC Editor
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The Flaming Lips have celebrated Christmas on Mars, and your living room could be next. Lips frontman Wayne Coyne recently contributed fresh artwork to the Curbside Chronicle’s annual Wrap Up Homelessness gift paper project. If you’re unfamiliar with the Curbside Chronicle, it’s published with help from the Homeless Alliance nonprofit and it employs people who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness. Ranya O’Connor, the magazine’s director, said Coyne’s been a supporter of the monthly print product for a couple of years. “We did an interview with him because of his local ties,” O’Connor told LOOKatOKC on the phone. “He’s super friendly and open, sharing personal photos from his childhood and why he wants to continue living in Oklahoma.
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He’s a regular, and he buys the magazine. He’ll often share picture of him with our vendors.” O’Connor said Coyne didn’t hesitate to contribute artwork. “It’s like a psychedelic take on his latest album artwork for ‘Oczy Mlody,’ ”
she said. “Wayne gave it a holiday twist, and we’re super excited he worked with us.” Wrap Up Homelessness has entered its third year and features illustrations from several Oklahoma-based artists. 2017’s wrapping paper designs also highlight the work of Ashley Dawn, Edgardo George, Lance King, Gayle Curry, Jack Fowler, Lauren Miller, Natalie Kent, Peggy White, Sean Vali, Steven Paul Judd and Tiffany McKnight. Each package of wrapping paper ranges from $15-$20 if you buy online. “We have phenomenal artists in Oklahoma,” O’Connor said. “We give them creative reign and freedom. They take it from there. Artists have always been excited to be a part of this. I think that it’s great for our creative community and to have something so tangible and useful. “I love the murals in our city, but there’s something about bringing
wrapping paper into your home that’s special. We’re excited to continue this and reach into a huge pool of artists.” Sure, you can buy the wrapping paper on the internet, but O’Connor suggests buying directly from a Curbside Chronicle vendor, who are located throughout the Oklahoma City metro area and several retail spots. “All the profits go back into supporting Curbside Chronicle vendors,” O’Connor said. “The biggest reason why we created Wrap Up Homelessness was because the holidays can be a bleak time for our vendors. It turns these months into a happier, more inclusive time for them. They might not feel like they have something to offer.” She said Curbside Chronicle vendors love seeing photos of presents wrapped in the paper, and she thanked Fowler Automotive, 405 Center and Cornerstone Development for helping support the project.
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The Underground. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE
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Photographer Doug Hoke explores the underbelly of downtown OKC.
The Underground is a metaphor for downtown Oklahoma City. On the surface, the city is a cold and drab place during the winter months. The Underground is the opposite, warm and colorful, just like OKC is after you scratch the surface. It’s a visual paradise hidden beneath the city. If you’re not a part of the downtown workforce, then you’re probably unaware of it. And unlike the streets, it’s quiet and has a more relaxed feel to it, even during the lunch rush. Each branch is a different color and has a different historical theme. There are also large art projects to draw you in, places to eat and it’s a good way to get your steps in. For me, it’s the details that make it so fun. Here are some of the photos I discovered there recently.
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CONCERTS
Chris Stapleton marks arena-ready concert year BY NATHAN POPPE | LOOKatOKC Editor My musical barometer usually steers me clear of arena venues. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not because I despise them. Rather, I crave the intimacy of smaller shows, and it’s really tough to beat the feeling of seeing an artist’s eyes without the assistance of a TV the size of a Pizza Hut. That said, I caught more arena shows at the BOK Center and Chesapeake Energy Arena in 2017 than I ever have before. Chance the Rapper drew me to Tulsa while Kings of Leon, Paul McCartney and Chris Stapleton’s totally packed-out All-American Road Show tour stop made me thankful for my downtown newsroom parking pass. I normally make it to only one arena show a year. After a tumultuous year politically and common sensically, it felt nice to sing along and belong with such large crowds. We can all be on the same page, even if it is just for a handful of hours. Here’s a few arena shows worth checking out in 2018.
FEB. 8: The Peake / Little Big Town with Kacey Musgraves and Midland
MARCH 2: BOK Center / Avett Brothers MARCH 9: The Peake / Miranda Lambert with Jon Pardi and Sunny Sweeney MARCH 21: BOK Center / Lorde with Run the Jewels and Tove Styrke MAY 2: BOK Center / U2 Chris Stapleton performs live on Nov. 17 at Chesapeake Energy Arena during the All-American Road Show tour stop in Oklahoma City. [PHOTO BY NATHAN POPPE]
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CONCERT REVIEW
Willie Nelson performs live Nov. 22 at The Jones Assembly. [PHOTO BY NATHAN POPPE]
Bittersweet OKC concert stop BY NATHAN POPPE | LOOKatOKC Editor
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he table was set for a memorable evening. It wasn’t for Thanksgiving dinner but rather Nov. 22’s soldout Willie Nelson concert at The Jones Assembly. Roughly 1,600 patrons packed around the bar, restaurant and concert hall’s main stage. It turned a chilly evening into a sweltering one as pitch-perfect sound, elaborate lighting and a loving crowd jockeyed for a decent view. Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors were a notable surprise and a
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fitting opening act. The smiles Drew Holcomb shared with his wife, Ellie, during a duet saddled the evening with a warmth I won’t ever forget. After the set, I slid through the crowd to secure a spot to shoot photos, and I ran into Willie Nelson. Two years ago, he was etched into the arm of a Norman fan. The tattoo was huge, stretching half of her arm’s length. She had a black permanent marker ready in case the actual Nelson could see it and sign it. Fun fact: Nelson did, and her husband emailed me a photo of the new ink. SEE WILLIE, 22
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Willie Nelson performs live Nov. 22 at The Jones Assembly. [PHOTOS BY NATHAN POPPE]
Trigger sits on The Jones Assembly stage moments before Willie Nelson’s headlining set.
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People absolutely adore this Texas-born singer and songwriter. The 84-year-old troubadour was welcomed with hoots, hollers and overwhelming enthusiasm. When Trigger was placed onstage, a reverent gasp emerged as I was asked to duck. I made way so several concertgoers could document the famed instrument with their smartphones. All that appreciation makes it hard for me to share the next part of my story. Before I start, please know that I’m not here to pick on Nelson or his legacy. His body of work speaks for itself. However, it was a rough headlining performance on that Wednesday night. Nelson’s dexterity was sluggish and his playing didn’t translate well. It sounded like he was performing “Whiskey River” for the first time, strumming off beat and missing the mark on his classic hit. It was hard to watch and even harder to hear. His playing warmed up after a few songs, he smiled between phrases, but he looked a little lost on that giant stage. I wouldn’t say he was phoning in the performance, but instead it didn’t make sense for him to be on the phone. His voice sounded just fine. It’s weathered yet confident. I’m referring to his playing. Having additional accompaniment handle lead guitar seemed downright necessary. Nelson’s already backed by a stellar family band. One more member wouldn’t hurt, at least for this show. This performance felt all the more surprising because I recently saw Nelson on his ranch in Spicewood, Texas. This was in March. That was a great set and polar to what I saw last week. I think it’s much easier for him to play at home than on the road.
Funny enough, after spending only two evenings around Nelson this year, I still feel like family. I think that’s what made this week’s show so tough to bear. It’s like if I saw my grandmother accidentally ash a cigarette into a bowl of mashed potatoes before setting them down on the Thanksgiving table. She hands the spuds to me, knowing they’re my favorite. It’s not like I’m going to pass them up. I’d eat them because of love. And that affection is exactly what most people delivered when they helped Nelson sing “On the Road Again” and “You Were Always on My Mind.” Fans were ready with every line to nearly every song of the 75-minute set. I must note that the appreciation dipped when many fans talked loudly throughout the concert, but when there’s more than 1,000 people in one place, then it’s inevitable. I definitely couldn’t sigh enough when I heard one group, who smuggled in cinnamon whiskey shots, discuss how good Fireball is. Wow. Good for y’all. Bad for my patience. Drew Holcomb, along with his wife and two kids, stood backstage and grinned from ear to ear during the show. His daughter danced and held onto one of Nelson’s red bandannas. Earlier that night, Holcomb told the audience his daughter had been waiting her whole life to see Nelson. He joked that he had, too. For more than an hour, Nelson gave it his all and delivered hit after hit pulled from an Americana songbook that he helped write. It was a bittersweet evening and felt supremely emotional when “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” “I’ll Fly Away” and “I Saw the Light” punctuated the concert. There was no encore, but I didn’t hear much complaining. After all, I think everyone was just thankful to kick off their holiday with a timeless performer.
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Norman Music Festival reveals 2018
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orman Music Festival will return in 2018 for its 11th rendition. The free, annual downtown Norman celebration remains one of the biggest concert events in the state and runs April 26-28. Organizers revealed three new festival acts. Electronic pop duo Tune-Yards will headline the festival’s Saturday main stage. On Friday, rockers Parquet Courts will perform, and Thursday will feature the dreamy sounds of Japanese Breakfast. The announcement combines the festival’s headlining history, nodding to the under the radar indie acts booked in NMF’s early years (of Montreal, Dirty Projectors) and the garage rock headliners (Thee Oh
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Sees, Cloud Nothings) of recent years. As always, NMF also will feature hundreds of local and regional acts, too. The festival’s open call for bands continues and will end Dec. 15. For more information, go to www.normanmusicfestival.com/ apply.
BOUNCING BACK Festival organizer Joshua Boydston said the festival has been prepping year-round for April’s concerts. He said he’s eager to see a featured headliner on each night of NMF. “There’s been an emphasis on Saturday over the years,” he told The Oklahoman. “I’d like to see the festival grow. Saturday has gotten as big as it functionally could. I’d love to see that for Thursday and Friday.”
In 2016, roughly 100,000 patrons visited Norman for the three-day concert event. Attendance dipped in 2017 because of rain and cold weather on the festival’s last day, but Boydston noted the festival’s resilience. “We have a rainy-day fund,” said Boydston, who helps book NMF talent. “It stinks to have (bad weather), but luckily everybody has worked hard to make sure we’d be OK. The festival might not be here if it had happened in the early years. “We still had a memorable, fun festival. We want sunny days and warm weather every time, but I guess 10 straight years of a late April festival means you’re bound to get one of them rained on.” Here’s to hoping NMF can weather the weather in 2018.
Merill Garbus and bassist/ collaborator Nate Brenner are Tune-Yards. The duo recently announced the follow-up to 2014’s “Nikki Nack.” It’s called “I can feel you creep into my private life.” [PHOTO PROVIDED]
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M U S I C F E AT U R E Across six years, four full-length albums and two EP’s, Parquet Courts has a prolific outlet since its debut in 2011. [PHOTO PROVIDED]
NMF 2018 Michelle Zauner wrote the debut Japanese Breakfast album in the weeks after her mother died of cancer. [PHOTO PROVIDED]
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IN TUNE Merrill Garbus, of Tune-Yards, released her debut record eight years ago and is prepping a fourth fulllength LP called “I can feel you creep into my private life.” It lands in January via 4AD and marks the first time her collaborator, Nate Brenner, is listed as an official Tune-Yards member. The band’s glitchy, bombastic pop leanings nodded to the 1980s with the new single “Look at Your Hands.” Parquet Courts has had a prolific output over the past several years, spawning multiple side projects and even instrumental recordings. The New York-based quartet also is taking its jaunty, freewheeling songs to the nearby LEVITATION in Austin, Texas, the same week as NMF. Last month, Parquet Courts released “MILANO,” a collaborative album with Italian composer Daniele Luppi and Karen O, of Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Michelle Zauner, of Japanese Breakfast, introduced her debut album “Psychopomp” in 2016 and quickly followed up with this year’s “Soft Sounds from Another Planet.” There’s elements of shoegaze, rock and electronic music swirling together in her heartfelt ballads. Check out her freshly released Tiny Desk Concert performance which features her performing inside the offices of NPR. NMF poster [IMAGE PROVIDED]
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MUSIC
U P T O W N G E T D O W N | T O W E R T H E AT R E
DECEMBER 14: Cindy Wilson of the B-52s, Opolis. (Norman) 15: Jerry Seinfeld, WinStar World Casino. (Thackerville) 15-16: Daft Punk Discovery tribute show, Fassler Hall. (Tulsa) 16: Darci Lynne, Criterion. 16: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Riverwind Casino. (Norman) 16: JD McPherson, Parker Millsap, Cain’s Ballroom. (Tulsa) 17: Kyle Reid, The Depot. (Norman) 21: Steve Earle and the Dukes, Tower Theatre. 26: Mannheim Steamroller, Civic Center Music Hall. 29: Hosty, VZD’s. 29: Steve Reynolds Program, Opolis. (Norman) 30: Harry Connick, Jr., WinStar World Casino. (Thackerville) 30-31: Turnpike Troubadours, Cain’s Ballroom. (Tulsa) 31: The Nixons, Hinder, Bricktown Events Center. 31: Uptown Get Down featuring the Hood Internet, Jabee, Tower Theatre. 31: Darryl Hall and John Oates, WinStar World Casino. (Thackerville)
JA N UA RY 4: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Criterion. 14: John Hiatt and the Goners, Brady Theater. (Tulsa) 14: Carter Sampson, The Depot. (Norman) 16: Bela Fleck, Banjo & Brooklyn Rider, Armstrong Auditorium. (Edmond) 20: Gladys Knight, WinStar World Casino. (Thackerville) 21: Wanda Jackson, Cain’s Ballroom. (Tulsa) 21: Marty Stuart, Tower Theatre. 24: Margo Price, ACM@UCO Performance Lab. 26: Keller Williams, Tower Theatre. 26: Pitbull, WinStar World Casino. (Thackerville) 27: Equilibrium, UCO Jazz Lab. (Edmond) 27: Travis Linville, Blue Door.
The Hood Internet. [PHOTO PROVIDED]
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9: Jim Gaffigan, WinStar World Casino. (Thackerville) 10: Killswitch Engage, Anthrax, Criterion. 15: Bahamas, ACM@UCO Performance Lab. 16: Bully, Opolis. (Norman) 17: Gaelynn Lea, Opolis. (Norman) 20: Nothing More, Cain’s Ballroom. (Tulsa) 23: Orange Peel featuring Cody Canada, Farmers Public Market. 24: OrangePeel featuring The Great Divide, Cain’s Ballroom. (Tulsa) 26: St. Vincent, Brady Theater. (Tulsa)
Ring in 2018 with the ultimate New Year’s Eve party at Tower Theatre’s Uptown Get Down. End the year right with live music and dancing in the heart of Oklahoma City. Tickets are on sale now. Uptown Get Down features sounds by The Hood Internet, Cart Blanche DJs, Jabee, Saint Loretto and Sports and is made possible by Red Bull, Chick N Beer, Guernsey Park, The Spy FM, Keep It Local, Oklahoma Gazette, Oklahoma Today and Uptown 23rd. Limited V.I.P. laminates are available with exclusive access to a V.I.P. bar, Tower Theatre balcony and re-entry throughout the night. Uptown Get Down is Dec. 31 at Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City. Doors open at 8 p.m. Early bird tickets are $23 through Dec. 23. Tickets increase $1 each day until Dec. 31. V.I.P. tickets are $50. Purchase Uptown Getdown tickets at www. towertheatreokc.com, 405-70-TOWER or the Tower Theatre Box Office on NW 23. Tower Theatre is Oklahoma City’s most iconic, live music and movie venue, at 425 NW 23. in historic Uptown 23rd. Free parking is across the street from Tower Theatre. For more information about upcoming events at Tower Theatre and to purchase tickets, go to www.towertheatreokc.com.
MARCH 2: Avett Brothers, Cox Business Center Arena. (Tulsa) 9: Miranda Lambert, Chesapeake Energy Arena. 11: Ellis Paul, The Depot. (Norman) 17: Skillet, Chesapeake Energy Arena. 24: Hot Club of Cowtown, Jacob Tovar, Vanguard. (Tulsa) 26: Sylvan Esso, Cain’s Ballroom. (Tulsa) 31: Martin Sexton, Opolis. (Norman)
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H O L I DAY R I V E R PA R A D E | B OAT H O U S E D I S T R I C T
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Watch as festive holiday displays float down the Oklahoma River on Dec. 17 in a Holiday River Parade at the Oklahoma City Boathouse District, 725 S Lincoln Blvd. The event is free. Proceeds from the Oklahoma City Christmas Parade benefit the Oklahoma River Foundation Fund, which is managed by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Since the river parade started in 2004, over $800,000 has been placed in the Oklahoma River Foundation Fund. Once the fund reaches $1 million the interest generated from the fund will be used for Oklahoma River improvement projects. For more information, go to www.okcparade.com.
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The 4th Annual OKC Christmas Crawl is set for 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 15 at locations in Deep Deuce, just north of Bricktown. All proceeds from the crawl will support Infant Crisis Services and The Junior League of Oklahoma City. Crawling begins at 6 p.m. Start at any of the participating bars and be sure to follow the event on Twitter at #okccrawl for updates and the location of the after party. Donations will be accepted at the official donation stations during the Crawl. Donation buckets will be at participating bars in the Deep Deuce District. Don’t forget to a Christmas costume and make it to after party location by 10 p.m. to be eligible win a prize. For a list of participating bars, go to www.okccrawl.com.
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OPENING NIGHT 2018 | DOWNTOWN
From left, Lauren Heilaman, Lexi Heilaman, Kennedy MacKerelle, Ella Gardiner, Lynsey Mendenhall and Shea Wortham, all of Oklahoma City, enjoy festivities at last year’s Opening Night. [PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL]
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Ring in the new year downtown. Since 1987, Opening Night has been the place for families and friends to enjoy the performing arts and “open” the new year in the spirit of community. Downtown Oklahoma City is the setting for a variety bands, fireworks and a children’s craft and performance area. The day begins with the
Finale 5K run and concludes with a fireworks extravaganza at midnight. Admission wristbands are available at MidFirst Bank locations, 7-Eleven stores, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and Plenty Mercantile. On the night of the event, wristbands may be purchased at sales locations across the event. Wristbands are $8 in advance, $10 the night of the event. Go to www.artscouncilokc.com/opening-night for information.
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“The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” brings Nintendo character Zelda to life with a 66-piece orchestra, 24-person choir and a reimagined score Dec. 29 in the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave. The production includes new movements from more recently released Zelda games such as Skyward Sword and the highly anticipated Breath of the Wild, while still paying homage to classic installments like “Ocarina of Time” and “A Link to the Past.” Tickets are $45 to $120. Go to okcciviccenter.com, or call 297-2264 for information or to purchase tickets.
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SHOTS
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Ella Mae, Jamie and Josh
Peter, Aidan and Kate
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Celia and Charles
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Lhoste, Sarah, Adam, Meg and Seth Kathryn and Rob
Caleb and Michelle
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'04 Liberty Ltd Renegade, nice dependable, CD, $3950. 863-6399
'05 Grand Prix low miles exc cond white $2995. 405-402-0441
2003 Winnebago, 30 ft MH, great condition, new tires, ready to go, 2 slides, $25,000, 405-714-3350.
'98 Grand Prix, 137K, AC, CD, all pwr, alloys, good motor & trans, runs great, $1,600. 405-514-9137
2015 X-5 Xdrive Mineral silver,
2008 Solara convertible, 149K, exc cond, $5400, 405-919-2839.
nav, 36K $36,850 405-410-3626
2006 Lucerne CXL, nice, 2 owner, go anywhere for less than $5000, any reasonable offer, 496-1622.
2012 RX 350, one owner, private, cream puff, like new, 64K miles, AWD, $22,000, 405-850-4160.
1999 Lesabre Limited, loaded, only 72K, mint inside, runs great, has dents, $2200, 405-438-4405.
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2004 RX330 full power clean CarFax. always garaged & cared for. $7250 405-590-7771
$160 and UP on most vehicles. 405-512-7278 .
'06 PT Cruiser convert. extra nice, 79K loaded $3988 405-406-0297co '06 PT Cruiser, 4cyl, 5spd, gas saver, 68K, $2750. 863-6399
We Buy Junked Cars Running or Not. CASH on the spot. Free Tow » » » 209-4815
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis 4Dr, Sedan, 2WD, 4.6 L, Automatic, White ext, Tan int, Leather Interior, good cond, 87229 mi, A/C, AM/FM stereo, CD, cruise, keyless entry, moonroof, PL, pwr mirrors, pwr seats, PS, PW, rear air, tilt, $4200. Peter Robb Oklahoma City OK 405-824-8624
$ WE PAY CASH $ UP TO $10,000 for Cars Run/Not, Wrecked Free Tow --- 688-7777
Silver Fiberglass shell camper 83''L, 74''W sliding front glass $450 405-833-1955
$155 & up for most non-running vehicles, no title ok, 405-819-6293 (4) P265/7R17 used tires $45 ea. OBO. CASH ONLY 405-818-8023. AAA cash car, trk cycle. Run/notfree tow. Some $350+ 850-9696
'05 Acura RL Mint cond 136K mi. New tires +++ $5800 388-9440
1974 Olds Toronado, 1 owner, 53K actual miles, new tires, $10,000, 405-613-4248.
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2006 Ford Panel Van, V10 engine, 121K miles, 5in. - 6in. New Tech gutter machine & equipment. Will consider selling separately. $24,500. 405-823-6161
2007 Ford F250 Super Duty, work truck, $5500, Leon, 405-708-9121. ARL is seeking a
Staff Accountant/ Full Charge Bookkeeper.
See website at www.arlok.com Click About Us then Careers.
'04 Ford F150 ext cab, V8, 163K, nice cond, $3,988. 405-406-0297co 2013 Hyundai Equus Ultimate 4Dr, Sedan, 2WD, Automatic, White ext, Tan int, Leather Interior, excellent cond, 50,050 mi, A/ C, AM/FM stereo, chrome whls, cruise, heated mirrors, heated seats, int wipers, keyless entry, memory seats, pwr mirrors, pwr seats, PS, rear air, rear defrost, satellite radio, alarm, tinted glass, trip odometer, Adaptive cruise control. individual reclining rear seats with poweradjustable headrests, ventilation, and both a massage function and a power leg rest for the right rear passenger. Remote controls power the front passenger's seat forward to maximize leg room, and the features a rear refrigerator, rear-seat entertainment system, illuminated rear vanity mirrors, and power rear side-window sunshade One of the safest cars on the road with adaptive cruise and front crash prevention. $22,995.00 obo, 405-359-3311
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Floral Designer & Delivery Help needed. Full or part time. Apply at Cowans Rose Petal Florist, 8121 S. Western ’’’ 634-2212
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2016 Versa Note, auto, air, 41K miles, back up camera, like new, $8900 obo, 405-424-2900.
'08 Versa Maroon 4dr all pwr super clean! $4250 405-326-8855
2010 GMC Z71 Sierra Crew Cab 88K mi new rubber, exc cond $25,000 405-761-4965
Individuals & Couples to clean office bldgs, PT evenings, M-F. Pd holidays. Apply 4-6 PM, M-Th at 1024 N. Tulsa Ave, OKC. Se Habla Espanol
P/T Position available for Group Home M-F 3-8
Clean OSBI and MVR reports. EOE. ¡ 405-949-2271 '05 Mountaineer lthr 3rd row seat, loaded $3950. 863-6399
'08 Pontiac G5, auto, air, all pwr, 120K, nice $3988. 405-406-0297co
Motorcycle 750 Shadow spirit Honda. Vance pipes, Windshield, Saddlebags. 12,000 m Exc. cond. cash only. Firm. $2,800 405-413-2024
Office Manager/Practice Manager Multi physician specialty practice located in Northwest OKC needing strong leader. Must have strong organizational, HR, IT skills. Min. of 5 yrs management experience required negoiatable topdocsokc@gmail.com
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3 bed 2 bath set-up & ready for immediate move-in. Burntwood Mobile Home Park 405-631-7600
I BUY & SELL HOUSES 27 YRS EXP 650-7667 HOMESOFOKCINC.COM
K Office, K Warehouse.
1155sf. 221 W. Wilshire 842-7300
MAYFAIR great historic loc, sec./quiet 1 & 2 beds 947-5665
3 bed brick, 1.5ba 2c w/opener dw, disp; fncd New ch/a & paint $850 mo lease/dep reqd 364-0356
Several 2 & 3 bds Avail.
$750-$875
Harris RE 410-4300
Special 1Bd $495 2Bd $575 Laundry & Pool. Casady 751-8088
Duplex For Rent 1218 N. Purdue St. - Sec. 8 - 2bed, $650. 650-9258
» 10848 Admiral Drive » 405-370-1077
800 N Meridian
1 & 2 Bedroom 946-9506 3336 NW 12th St, 1bed, stove, fridge, no Sec 8 405-818-4089
3bd/2ba/2c Edmond ¡ 3bd/2.5ba/ 2c N. OKC ¡ 2bd/1ba ¡ 749-0603 9 Homes 2-4 Beds $500-1350 Express Realty 844-6101 www.expressrealtyok.com
1213 SW 60th St, 1 & 2 bdr apts, $375 - $475 mo w/$250 dep, No Sec 8. 632-9849
Newly remodeled 3bed, 1bath, reduced to 2bed, laundry rm, liv. rm, hrwd flrs $800+dep. 601-0015
2409 SW 45th St, 1bed, stove, fridge, no Sec 8 405-314-4667
Near Deaconess 2/1/1 very nice, quiet area $725 ¡ 785-635-4224
2 bd, 1837 Carlisle Rd; 3 bd, 3137 NW 39th Terr; $795 ea; 721-3757. NANTUCKET, Gated 2/2, W/D, FP, Appls, $790 + dep, Available Now, No Smoke, 405-229-8574.
MWC For Rent/Sale. Nice homes $400/up. RV space $200 306-2576
2br 1 bath 2 story 2 car garage On 2.3 acres $79,950 New laminate flooring $9,950 DOWN OWNER FINANCE Milburn o/a 405-275-1695 www.paulmilburnacreages.com
Production Coordinator
Put your manufacturing knowledge/experience to work supporting people w/ disabilities earn a paycheck. Position is responsible for developing bids, managing time studies and scheduling customer work to ensure expectations are met, including deadlines and quality, while providing work opportunities for people w/disabilities. Qualified applicants may apply online @ www.drtc.org or in person 2501 N. Utah Ave OKC, OK 73107 EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer
Seminole State College seeks applications for the following position:
Vice President for Fiscal Affairs
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits. For a detailed job description, application procedure, visit www.sscok.edu Submit application packets to: Seminole State College Attn: Office of the President P.O. Box 351 Seminole, OK 74818
PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE
Diesel Truck Mechanic - Must have own tools & exp. Good pay, OT over 40hrs. Benefits & steady employment 405-745-3479sw okc
Blocks to Tinker! Versatile 3 or 4bd, 2ba, lots of cabinets, hot tub, huge breakfast bar, storage, cellar. $127,900 Rlty Exp 414-8753
Lovely 4bd with formal dining. Only $184,900 Harris RE 410-4300
Licensed Plumber & Apprentice
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Luxury duplex in excellent condition, redecorated, 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 1550 sq ft, fenced yard, easy access to Tinker, $1150 mo, available now, 405-728-2974.
BRAND NEW 2 bed 1 bath ‘ 62+ Senior Apts ‘ $615 mo+Elec
6501 Lyrewood Ln, OKC 405-470-5833
New Luxury 3/2/2 Duplex 13516 Brandon Pl, fp, Deer Creek Schools, near Mercy 842-7300 2bd, 2ba, 2car, $775mo, $400dep, 7907 Harvest Moon Rd, 210-8993
Near mall, schools. 2 bed from $675 341-4813
Furnished/Unfurnished. Bills Paid Unfurn 1 bed $169 wk, $640 mo; Unfurn 2 bed $189 wk, $780 mo; Furn 1 bed $179 wk, $680 mo; Furn 2 bed $199 wk, $820 mo; Deposits: 1 bed $150, 2 bed $200; $25 application fee paid at rental; Wes Chase Apartments, Elk Horn Apartments, Hillcrest (SW OKC), 370-1077.
Clayton Homes of OKC has lenders offering Zero down with Land and less than perfect credit. We will take trades in any condition & give you top dollar towards your new home. Purchase home and receive a free 50 inch TV! Call 405-631-7600 for details WAC
3Bd, fenced yard, double garage on corner lot. $645 Call 596-8410 3/1.5/2 fncd yd compl. renovated $850+dep 2016 Vickie Dr412-7014
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14 Homes 2-4 beds $625-1895 Express Realty 844-6101 www.expressrealtyok.com
57th/N May Crescent Park Apts Secure, HW floors. cer tile. Grt loc. ALL BILLS PAID! 840-7833
Nice country home. 3 bed, 2 bath, ch&a, Harrah Schools, $725/mo + utilities. Call 719-465-4655.
BRAND NEW 2 bed 1 bath ‘ 62+ Senior Apts ‘ $615 mo+Elec 405-470-5833
Driver's lic req. Call Bill, 760-3927
Apply in person at Coughlin Equipment, 1600 W Vandament Ave, Yukon, OK. No phone calls.
HOPE HARBOR of OKC
140 acres, Newcastle, $9,000 per acre, 8" water line, 405-406-0076.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Work in all aspects of daily production including document destruction, operating machinery & assembling products. HS diploma or equivalent; 1-2 years of work experience preferred working with people with developmental and intellectual challenges and/or experience in production/assembly field. Drug screen, background check, $12.00 hr. + benefits. Apply in person, The Meadows, 1000 S. Kelly, Edmond www.meadowsoklahoma.com
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car gar, all appls furn, $725mo + $725 dep 824-8954
Large 1&2bd, 2 laundry rooms, no Sec 8, $375-475mo 470-3535 E of OKC, pay out dn. Many choices mobile home ready. Call for maps TERMS 275-1695 www.paulmilburnacreages.com
Mobile Home, 2 bed, 2 bath, w/appliances included + W&D, storage shed, Edmond Schools, No Pets, 348-6240 or 623-1181.
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JD 4440 tractor, 130hp, Cabin ac, 3pt, PTO, 1owner, low hours, $24,500 ¡ JD 4440 Tractor 130hp cabin ac, 3pt, PTO, 7300 hrs nice, $19,500 ¡ JD 4240 tractor, 115HP, cabin ac, 3pt PTO, 7900hrs clean, $19,500 ¡ 405-641-9438
Cedar wood panels, 6 feet high, 8 feet long, $43 each, 405-833-5439.
HEAT YOUR SHOP
InfraRed tube & waste oil heaters $400-$2000. Steve, 405-823-2917.
Propane tank end caps for fire pits: 30"-$40, 37"-$60, 41"-$70. Rebuilt Propane tanks: 250 gal-$420, 500 gal-$595. 405-375-4189 or BLTTanks.com
DESPERATELY WANTED:
Good working Smith Corona Word Processor that takes 4x4 floppy disc.. 405-682-5519 FREON R12 WANTED Cert buyer will pickup, PAY CA$H for cylinders and cans. RefrigerantFinders.com or (312)291-9169
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CHOOSE & CUT
I-40 W. to Mustang Rd. Exit 138, S 2 miles. $42-$140 »»»324-1010»»»
Anatolian Great Pyrenees
Boston Terriers, AKC, $450-$600, mchip s/w hlt guar 405-434-0528
Christmas Tree Farm
W OO D S U N L I M I T E D
2604 S Portland » 405-541-5550
Mixed Seasoned Hardwood
PU $100 Rick » $125 fast deliv!
Stovewood $75 truck load
STOCK UP & SAVE
7 RK-Unsplit Wood $350 Del 7 RK-Split Wood $520 Del 6 RK-Split Wood $435 Del 3 RK-Split Wood $230 Del 1 RK-Split Wood $95 Delivered & Stacked. Pick Up $65. (405) 641-4856.
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Financing avail. 30day-5yr warr. $125&up 1233 SE 44th 632-8954
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Stovewood $50 truck load
1M, 1F, 3mos, $175ea. 405-641-2348 or 405-733-7777
Car Organizer
This is a booklet to record repairs and a maintenance log for your vehicle. The price is $13.00 free shipping. To purchase, go to okdrs.com or call/text 405.593.1533.
PUBLIC AUCTION
CONSTRUCTION TOOLS & EQUIP. IN WEATHERFORD, OK
SAT., DEC. 16 @ 10:00 A.M.
SALE SITE - 1750 Loomis Road (Exit 84, 1/2 N & 1/4 East)
SEASONED SPLIT OAK
Aussies, Mini, registered, red F $600, blue merle F $900 & M $800 UTD shots, 7.5wks old. Serious Inquires Only. 580-380-6100
Kirby vacuum cleaner with attachments, excellent cond, like new, $900, 405-999-0309.
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS 5m 1/2 standard 1/2 mini 7wks s/w ¡ $350-$450 ¡ 580-220-1121
Gold patent lthr Louis Vuitton prs org. $1,695, now $400 + other designer purses. Star Wars toys frm the 80s: Atat, R2D2, Rtrn of the Jedi & more. Great Prices. 405-265-7515 Yukon.
Basset Hounds, UKCI registered, tri-color, 8 weeks old, s/w, can text pics, $300, 405-206-5781.
Himalayan/Persian Kittens $500 Kittcatsmeow.com
Starting at $125 per rick. Call Buck ¡ 405-818-7853
50 YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS RETIREMENT AUCTION
JD 5525 Tractor MFWD w/Loder & cab - 2005 GMC 1 1/2 ton dump truck - 2008 GMC 1 ton 4 WD 11 1/2 ft. Flat bed - Several Trailers - Lots & Lots of High End Tools
Carhartt Insulated Overalls (42x28) & Coat (Large) $125 firm. 9316 Harmony. 405-732-0556
(Very - Very Clean Equipment)
Wanting to buy used Tritronics Upland Special XLS transmitter, call Rusty at 405-778-4521.
hinzauction.com - FB/hinzauction Jimmie 580-774-4644 Jim 580-774-8467 Brandon-580-774-7396
Winchester model 94, .30-30, lever action, 1 owner, fired once, exc cond, $850, 405-535-5866.
HINZ AUCTION
Sheet Metal 4'x8', 10 GA, Excellent for trailer floor. $75 per sheet: 2 NE 9th Street-OKC, (405) 290-7552 Sheet Metal 3'x10' $16 ¡ Trim & Screws ¡ Mon-Sat ¡ 390-2077
Over 100pcs of clothes, size W16, like new, $155. 794-1200
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New & Used. Financing available. 1233 SE 44th 405-632-8954 Pine bunk beds with ladder, like new Comfort Dreamer mattresses, $400 cash, 405-331-4591.
Booking Guided Dec Dove Hunts & Walleye Fishing Trips • (580) 351-8110 curtsguideservice.com
Bully Pups full blood no papers, POP great watch dogs, good w/ kids, red noses, green eyes 7wks weaned $250. 405-570-9029 Cavalier King Charles 3/4, Cocker Spaniel 1/4 puppy, 1 male left $600. Call Larry 940-642-2967 for info. Pup located in Yukon.
CAVANESE Cavalier/Havanese
boys $380 low/no shed s/w POP Ready for Christmas 918-470-8727
Chihuahua Puppies, F $350, M $300, Pics available. 405-334-3011 or 918-374-2450
2015 Club Cars $2850, plus large selection gas & electric! 872-5671
Ruger target pistol, nice $275. Glock handgun 40mm, shells, nice $450. » » » 405-655-2799
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Chihuahua puppies, home raised, 2-4 lbs full grown, several colors, shots, $250-$750, 918-287-1939.
We buy GUNS Mustang Pawn & Gun. Over 1000 guns! 376-GUNS
$120 per rick 301-2019 ‘ 885-5469
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ACA REG. 2 seal & white F $700ea. 2 seal & white M $600ea FB gossensbostonterriers,
Aussie mini, very nice F puppy, $350 without papers or $400 reg, will meet, 405-742-7266.
Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Stove, Frig, $100 ea, can del, 820-8727. Husqvarna 550XP gas chain saw, 18" bar, 2 months old, excellent condition, $500, 405-999-0309.
Boston Terrier AKC 8wks, shots, dew claws removed, dewormed, health guarantee $600. 405-638-0049
American Pit Bull Terrier Puppies. These puppies are ADBA registered, super intelligent, development early, with lots of courage, & outgoing. They come from a proven, tested bloodline & pedigree (McCool & Malkant) that is legendary. DOB 10/1/17. $800 each. Serious inquiries only. Contact Shawn at 405-850-0418.
GENETIC SUPERIOR BULLS
For more profit! Buy Now. Low birth wts like Angus but more muscle & growth & better disposition. Most $2,000-$2,800. John Kusel Limousins ¡ 580-759-6038
Beagle Pups, rare choc, hunting stock, accepting deposits for Christmas $150. 405-414-2461
Chihuahuas, long hair, ACA, 2F: 1 cream with lavender, 1 white, ready for Christmas, $400-$500, 405-326-6462.
Chihuahuas, 6wks, $150-$200 dewormed. 405-510-9702
BRANGUS BULLS, guaranteed, $1,200 or make offer, retiring, must sell, Vincent Markes, Bison, OK, 580-758-3650. 100 black & black/white face bred cows, just starting to calve, $1300, 405-401-9587.
Chihuahua Puppies, TEENY TINY, 1st shot, $350 cash 405-435-5491
Chihuahuas, ACA, 2M, 18 wks, 3.5 & 4 lbs, $350, 405-627-0419. Belgian Malinois, AKC pups, born 10/27, 5M, 2F, father imported from Serbia, great for home protection, $600 for limited registration, 918-770-6563.
Doberman puppies, $1500, 501749-1034, www.foxkennel.com
2 rattan end tables & 1 rattan coffee table, $1100, 9316 Harmony, 405-732-0556. Qn Bdrm (Hd/Ft board, nite stand chest, dresser) $450. Gold & glass end & coffe table $75 672-4163
College football championship, Atlanta, 20 ticket luxury sky box, money back if OU is not in game, $3000 per ticket, 678-596-3688.
Antique Mink Coat Custom
5x8 » 5x10 » 6x10 » 6x12
made by Willmann's Furriers in 1930s Ex cond $500 obo 436-6561
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w/gate ramps. 16' & 18' tandems $800-$1750 cash » 405-201-6820
ADBA American Bullies Colby/ Edge Ch Ped $400 580-237-1961
Bichon Frise a gift that keep giving love ’ back . We raise healthy, happy puppies that bring joy to your home. 580-677-1913 ’ $650 M $750 F
English Bulldogs AKC English Bulldogs 4 Black Seal Females 1 Brindle Male, UTD on shots and dewormed, 1 year health guarantee and vet checked. FB Missy's English Bulldogs $2,500 Melissa (405) 412-1276
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Xmas Sale 20x20 Carports, $1600 instl'd. Other sizes avail 694-6109
English Bulldog Puppies AKC 6wks old,vet checked,first shots, wormed. I do take debt/ credit cards. $1500 Traci 405-830-7367
Great Dane, AKC Christmas Pups, $1000-$1500 s/dw. 405-476-8673
Great Pyrenees, 2F, 1M, will be 6wks & ready for pickup for Christmas, s/w, $300ea, 405-880-2785 or 405-612-9856 Great Pyrenees Pups Taking Deposits. Ready Xmas. $300 (405) 291-0122
French Bulldog Puppies Beautiful AKC French Bulldog Puppies. Our Puppies are Raised in Our Home. Spoiled from Day One,Current on Vaccinations,Health Guarantee and Micro Chipped. Ready for their New Homes Now. $2,500. ea 580-380-0240 www.phenomenalfrenchies.com French Bulldog Puppies, 3M, AKC reg., vet checked, home raised, $2,000ea ¡‘¡ 580-243-7719 French Bulldogs 2-M, 3-F, registered, shots. $2000. 405-923-7801
Pomeranian Puppies, ACA REG. 3F, 2M, ready Christmas, taking deposits now for Christmas or after, F $600, M $500, leave message or text 405-885-7425. Poodle Puppies 3 males, 1 female, UTD s/w, vet checked, ready 12/20, $450ea. 580-243-7381
LAB PUPPIES, AKC, Yellow, 3F, 2M, 6wks, s/w, POP, $500 » » » 580-822-1541 » » » Lab Pups - Red Fox & Yellow 5m 4f, 8 wks Dam&Sire onsite. Red Fox to Yellow. AKC $600-800 Call/Text 405.821.7771
Labs, AKC Reg. Chocolates
otter tail, exc. eyes & bloodlines s&w, m&f $650 405-222-1510
Schnauzers, AKC, mini & toy s/w, vet chk $700-$900. Hold til Xmas 405-360-9190 or 405-650-1964
Teacup/Mini Piglets $200-$300, Adult Pet Sows $50-$100, 405-481-5558.
Tearouts/Repours, Drives, Patios, & More, Lic Ins Free Est 794-8505 Schnauzers AKC mchip s/w/e/t hlt grtd $500-$1000 405-434-0528 Schnauzers, Mini, AKC, 8wks old, family raised, s/w/t/dc, S/P $475-$575. 405-659-2044
House Demo, Grading & Pad Cutting ¡‘¡ Call Mr. Smith 405-818-0348 or 405-512-3706
Ceiling & Wall Doctor Total Remodeling
‚Acoustic popcorn removal ‚Drywall repair ‚Flooring ‚Custom hand trowel finishes & spray finishes ‚Interior/Exterior painting Credit cards accepted. Insured. Free estimates. 405-408-5453.
Puppies 6 WK OLD APBT PUPPIES BORN 10/18/17!! 4F/5M $250 Jessica 405-476-8577
Scottish Terrier, 3M $600ea., 1F $700, AKC, 7wks, 1st shots, » » » 580-371-8019 » » »
FOUND: Large Brown Pit Bull? in Warr Acres on 12/6/17. Call to id 405-679-1925 Home Repair & Remodel. Roofing. Siding. Free Estimate. 410-2495.
Rat Terriers, 3F, 1M, full blood, DOB 10/14/17, UTD s/w. Pickup in Davis $200ea. 580-247-0433
Shidoodle Puppies: Tiny, Quality, boys $450ea., girls $500ea. Ready before Christmas. 918-426-0169
RESIDENTIAL HAULING AND CLEANING, 765-8843.
Shih Tzu puppies, males ready for Christmas, AKC, Very Gorgeous, $600. Text for pics 405-880-6360
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, (8) 8WKS OLD PUPS, ALL BOYS, POP, DAD'S 110LBS, MOM'S 95LBS, GREAT BLOODLINE, AKC REGISTERED, BLACK COAT WITH TAN UNDERBELLIES & LEGS, LARGE PUPPIES, $750. 405-387-2712 OR 405-996-0266
Maltese & Morkies (ideal house pets) M & F, small, no shed, low allergy & odor, easy going, sweet & loving dogs, delivery/show room, $500-$1000, 918-694-3868. Maltese, AKC DOB 10-8-17, s/w $800 405-684-7623 405-684-7523 MORKIES, Sweet, Cute, Unique, $500-$750, 405-380-8469.
Rottweilers AKC Champion Bloodlines, 8wks old, 2 Males $1200 EA 405-503-1707. Rottweiler puppies, ACA reg, beautiful dogs, nice Christmas gifts, $1000 each, 405-812-1645. Rottweiler AKC pups true Germ bred $500-$1000 405-227-4729
MORKIES adorable, 6 weeks,
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Demo. Quick Service. 408-1407.
VIZSLA, AKC, 2 litters, s/w, ready for new homes, field champion bloodlines, great companions, $850-$1000, 580-647-6933
All Yard Work, Leaf Clean Up & Flower Beds. 210-3165
YORKIE, ACA, adorable babies, s/w, $600-$800, call 570-9134 or text 570-5274. Jim's Painting/Remodeling, int/ ext, res/com'l, insured, 366-0722.
Yorkie AKC Puppies
GERMAN SHEPHERD Solid Wht AKC pups s/w $400 405-881-9844
Golden Retriever puppies Taking deposits, 6wks- Ready for Xmas! 700$ 405-328-3993
Hauling/General Clean Up
Shih Tzus, mchip, $400-$450 taking Christmas dep 405-434-0528
Yorkie, ACA, 1M, micro mini, 14 ounces, $2500.00, 405-627-0419.
s/w, $450-$500, 361-5317.
Goldendoodles, adorable, ready right before Christmas, parti color, s/w, $800, 361-5317.
Olde English Bulldogge puppies IOEBA Registered. Female $2500 Male $2000. 405-326-4616
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Drives, Patios, All Types,
Lic./Bond./Ins. Free Est. 769-3094
SHEPHERD CONCRETE, Free Est, Licensed, Bonded, Ins, 520-4426.
Schnorkies (AKC Mini Schnauzer/ Yorkie designer breed) Non shed Hypo allergenic Groomed Vet ckd s/w/t/dc $400-$500 580-436-1699
Havanese AKC Puppy 1 male $700 405-694-1462
LABRADOR RETRIEVER AKC registered pointing labs s/ w/dc pop parents hunt champion blood lines blacks and chocolates $500 silvers $800. Kathy 580/657/8552 Frenchie Puppies $1,500-$1,800. Christmas Pups ready by Dec. 22. frenchiesbostonsandfrenchtons. com. Call or text after 6pm. » » » 580-399-9936 » » »
Pitt Bull Red Nose Puppies 6 weeks old. has shots. no papers. have been wormed. Males $250, Females $300 Sonja 405-694-7411
SAINT BERNARDS Saint Bernard puppies born on 11/14/2017 Both parents AKC registered. 4 males/ 4 females going quickly. $225.00 deposit to reserve. $ 975.00 T. ORDAZ gayle3911@yahoo.com
Cute! 7 weeks 1M 1F. Should be 5-6 pounds $600/700 405.308.1593
Appliance & A/C Service, 27 years exper, $40 service call, 371-3049.
Yorkies, 2 males, ACA, 7wks old, $700, 405-317-6414.
Appliance & A/C Service, 27 years exper, $40 service call, 371-3049.
Top Quality Paint
YORKIES, Extra Cute, Small, $550, 405-380-5859. YORKIES ACA Fmls s/w/dc, pics avail, $700-$800, 580-224-1642.
Fitzpatrick Painting, 34 yrs exp, free est, lic, ins, 405-446-9882. Ext. & Int. Repair » 405-326-4294
Brick & stone work. Small concrete jobs. (405) 821-1076
Bill's Painting & Home Repairs
Quality Work! Free Est. 306-3087.
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ROOFING & REPAIRS, Free Est. Ins. lic 80120 722-2226/640-1144
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L&R Tree Service, Low Prices,
Ins, Free Est, Firewood, 946-3369.
Pro Tree Service - 1/2 off Seniors Free stump removal. 314-1313.
Victory Ranch Window Cleaning Proceeds support a local ministry. Comm'l/Res. Free est. 698-2324.
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