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A crisis of faith led the Joe’s Addiction founder to practice what she preaches.

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Walking the walk WHEN A CRISIS OF FAITH PRESENTED SOME OF LIFE’S BIGGEST QUESTIONS, JAMIE WEST-ZUMWALT MADE IT HER LIFE’S MISSION TO LIVE THE WAY OF THE ANSWER.

By Berlin Green

It all started as an experiment. about heaven and hell, and life after “It was born out of a terrible faith this life, so does living that way make crisis that my husband and I were any difference here, in a community? going through,” Jamie WestSo that was the experiment,” she said.

Zumwalt said.

Joe’s Addiction opened in 2006, a “I grew up as a pastor’s kid and he small yellow building in a red light grew up as a missionary kid, both in district that would serve as a space very conservative evangelical to love, feed and care for homeless Christianity. Then we married and residents of Oklahoma City powered because it’s just the next thing you by equal parts compassion and do in that world, we went right into coffee. House-roasted gourmet ministry ourselves.” coffee for a small donation, or for free After spending a couple of years if you just need a cup and some comas missionaries in Taiwan, Westmunity. As word spread, so did the Zumwalt and her husband started space, moving across the street to an organization that trained mis1725 SE 59th St. in 2020. sionaries, which they spent more “Some people can’t afford a dollar. than two decades running.

Some people love what we’re doing “In the middle of all of that, our and will pay $40 for a latte, so that faith just began to crumble. We had helps us out financially,” West- Jamie West-Zumwalt | Photo by Berlin Green some really painful things happen Zumwalt said. with people in our relationships and There’s a shower on site as well as all of that has gotten into place, over in our religious circle, and it just was three washers and dryers as well as the last year the number of people not doing what we had been taught a free store. that are coming and hanging out at our whole lives that this religion was “It’s like a thrift store, only everyJoe’s has more than tripled. This supposed to do. We were spiraling thing’s free. We open that on Fridays time last year we were serving about with doubt and confusion and trying and Saturdays. Then there’s a lot of 40 people at lunchtime, and now to re-examine all of it, while at the other organizations in the city that we’re seeing anywhere from 100 to same time still trying to lead other we network with to provide connec120 people. Many are coming on the people in this thing that we had tions to services so people can get to bus, they’ll stay at City Care at night started. In the and then if midst of that, we they’re able to decided to do an get a bus ticket, experiment. We they’ll come opened up this across town little coffee shop and stay with us in Valley Brook during the day.” with the purpose The walls of of answering two Joe’s Addiction questions. The are lined with first being can colorful poryou even do the traits of leaders stuff that Jesus like Gandhi, taught? Can you Martin Luther even live that K i n g ,T h í c h way? Loving one Nhat Hanh, another, taking Jesus and a care of people man named Bo. that are in need, “Most of the forgiving people ones you’ll see who hurt you, are famous lov ing your people that we enemies, like the do a lot of teachmost difficult The memorial wall at Joe’s Addiction serves as a tribute to friends lost. | Photo by Berlin Green ing about,” said things? Can you West-Zumwalt, even live that way? Then the second help with mental health issues, help who gives a sermon each week. “And question was if you can live that way, with addiction, recovery, support and Bo you wouldn’t know because he does it make any difference? We didn’t housing opportunities for those who was the first one of our Love Gang know what we thought anymore are experiencing homelessness. As that passed away. That’s what this 4

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tattoo is about.”

Jamie points to a small heart tattoo at the top of her left cheek.

“Can you even do the stuff that Jesus taught? Can you even live that way? Loving one another, taking care of people that are in need, forgiving people who hurt you, loving your enemies, the most difficult things?”

-Jamie West-Zumwalt “We started a new gang here in the neighborhood called the Love Gang and Bo was a part of starting that. He was a very, very violent person who had a lot of gang involvement, a lot of prison time in life. We decided we’re going to love our enemies and so as people make a commitment to do that, they take the tattoo. There are 37 tattoos now. It’s a symbol of just trying to do the best we can to love our enemies. So we put the tattoo on all the famous people including Jesus. We have our own sign for love gang which means, ‘I fucking love you.’ We took I love you and fuck you and we put them together and so this is what we say here,” she said.

Bo has since passed but he remains a strong presence in Joe’s Addiction.

His photo, along with many others lost over the years, grace the Memorial Wall. The tribute brings a sense of peace to guests and allows them to grieve and honor the memory of their friends. In 2022, Jamie would add ten new photographs to the wall.

“This year has been a really rough year. Part of it is because we’ve grown in our population, but really it’s just been a really rough year. We have 10 people that will be adding to the wall for this year,” WestZumwalt said.

The city’s homeless population has increased in recent years in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rapidly Friends of Joe’s Addiction gather in the colorful space (above) A copy of Beloved Chaos by Jamie WestZumwalt (right). | Photo by Berlin Green increasing costs and decreasing housing. As more people find worked through those issues. Many to COVID and the commuthemselves in unfortunate situations, people in this neighborhood have been nity here has taken care of Jamie and her small team of volunhere from the beginning when we her and her children. It takes teers rise to the challenge to meet opened and now we have what I feel a village and we’ve created a their needs, taking the time to learn like is a really good relationship village here,” she said. the names and stories of all who walk working together and serving the A careful observer of the through the door. She welcomes evneighborhood together.” people she serves, Jamie’s eryone regardless of their background As the attitudes in the surroundultimate dream is to meet or how they got there. Much like the ing community have shifted, Jamie people where they are and man who inspired her mission, Jamie and Joe’s Addiction has become a help them find a permanent has faced a fair space share of opposition. w ithin “In the beginthe comning, I was an outmunities sider coming in with where they feel very different life most comfortable, experiences from among the famithe people in this l ies t hey ’ve neig hborhood,” created.

West-Zumwalt said.

“I’ve always “It’s interesting how been a dreamer all of us have judgand I dream far ment, we all have our beyond what is minds set — even if financially possiyou’re not a religious ble … Right now, person — about what I’m just trying to is right and wrong, figure out how to what’s acceptable pay the bills with and what’s not, and what we’ve got who is acceptable going right now, and who is not. In but I’m gonna say Joe’s Addiction, this out loud — I’m dreaming of creJames and Ethan. (above) Angela prepares meals for ating supportive the Joe’s Addiction guests each day. (left) | Photos housing. Many of

by Berlin Green the people that beacon of hope are part of our community I’ve for those living watched get housing through other in Valley Brook. sources but they end up back out on “This is a very the street. For many of them, it’s difficult area, a because the housing they get is far very depressed away from the community of people area. A lot of genthey’re connected to overall. When erational they get into that housing, they don’t poverty. Many find a new community … I see older issues, including women in our community, very natumental health rally take on mother type roles with problems have young girls and create those sort of when we started letting just anyone be been generational, so I feel like the symbiotic relationships where they here including people with felonies, success is that we have created a comsupport one another. So we’ve seen people who are homeless, people with munity of people that are taking care people get housed and moved outside sex offenses, all of those kinds of catof each other. And it’s not just people of their community, and they’re desegories of people, it caused a lot of strife from the outside like me that come in perately lonely, they’re out by themand struggle in the community, so it’s and offer services. But we together take selves, they don’t have all the serbeen an interesting road to walk tocare of each other. One lady in our vices that they need to do life. We’ll gether but we have stuck it out and neighborhood lost her mom in 2020 see them choose to just abandon their

house to come back down to be near us because that’s where their community is. They’d rather be outside in the cold than be all the way over in Bethany because nobody knows them there. I want to help them keep that sense of community,” West-Zumwalt said.

In 2018, Jamie wrote a book chronicling her great experiment.

Beloved Chaos: Moving From Religion To Love In A Red Light District details her journey and the many lessons learned along the way. But did she find the answers to the questions that started it all?

“Definitely, but not perfectly. We just practice every day.

We mess it up regularly, as all of us do. When we do, we just have to apologize, ask for forgiveness, get back up and do better the next time, and then it has made a difference.

We’ve been embedded in t h is l it t le community for 16 years and it’s been a long road of building relationships, trust and belief in each other, and just caring for the community,” West-Zumwalt said.

Love is Jamie’s sermon and embodying it is her mission. She hopes all people find purpose in ways that serve both themselves and their community.

“I feel more love here than I do anywhere else,” West-Zumwalt said. “But not everybody is supposed to do what I do, I think each of us needs to find our place. I love the idea of fixing the world’s needs but we also need to follow what we desire, what brings us life.

Where those two things meet might be the very place where you’re supposed to be.”

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COMMENTARY

Here’s to a less violent 2023 IS OUR OBSESSION WITH GLADIATORIAL SPORTS A SYMPTOM OF SOMETHING LARGER IN AMERICAN CULTURE?

By Robin Meyers

You can’t escape the tears and the outpouring of prayers for Damar Hamlin, a young safety for the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed of cardiac arrest and almost died on the field during a Monday Night Football game. A fter medical workers worked for ten minutes to restart his heart, an ambulance carried him off the field, and in a rare show of traumatic solidarity, the game was canceled. Now we follow his condition every day, hoping he recovers in a Cincinnati hospital to lead a full and normal life.

I know of no one, thank goodness, who does not wish the best for Damar, but I do know people who did not think the game should be canceled. It’s the crucial end of the NFL season, and people had bet tens of millions of dollars on a game that defines both our national obsession with football and the bragging rights of our favorite sporting tribes. Let’s kneel and pray, they said, and then play on.

Getting hurt is part of this violent pastime, and the players know what they have signed up for, they say. Besides, we watch young men get carried off the field on stretchers all the time and we know that countless players will ultimately die a horrific death from CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), which afflicted 99 percent of deceased NFL players in a recent study.

What kind of society looks away, or lies about this disease as the NFL did for decades, from a sport that kills so many of its players? The answer is that for all our tears and prayers, football is more important to some than human life—even, and especially among the “pro-life” crowd that cheers the most vicious hits on the field and loves watching them played back in slow-motion.

Something very deep and disturbing is happening in the reptilian brain when our modern-day warriors take the field. They take on our own primal desire to slay the 6

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enemy and bring home the spoils of a violent spectacle.

A sociology professor at the University of New Brunswick who has written about the relationship between injury, suffering, and sport, put it simply, “What fans get out of suffering in sports is meaning … The meaning fans get is based on the idea that when they watch these games, something profound, powerful, and important is happening—and life and death are part of it.” If that sounds like a bleeding-heart liberal professor, just consider what we witness on a football field every day.

There are great plays, amazing comebacks, and the sheer exaltation of winning the big game, to be sure. But there is also the choreographed spectacle of deadly physical violence. We take out broken bodies and put in fresh ones a nd say, “ Play on!”

Commentators spend countless hours discussing the latest trades or tirades as if the fate of nations hung in the balance. Sports trivia consumes us, as if it really matters. Is this just a harmless diversion, a way to escape the suffering in our own lives or give meaning to our mundane existence? Do we not see it for what it really is—death in slow-motion?

Does it take someone almost dying on the field to make us reconsider who we are, and what we have become?

I doubt it. There is too much money at stake. Even as players get bigger and stronger and faster and we witness concussion after concussion on the field—players who wobble or slam their heads against the field, hands and fingers stretched out, splayed and frozen in what doctors call the “fencing response”—a sign of brain injury. Our most important question is often not about the welfare of the player at that moment, but about whether he can continue to play so we will win the game.

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Let me confess to my own sport’s mania. I love college basketball and invest more than my share of time and energy watching my favorite team. But nobody’s head is “targeted” on the court, and nobody rises off the floor to dance and celebrate a devastating blow. Basketball players do not die in disturbing numbers from CTE. Sometimes ankles are twisted and occasionally bones are broken, but we are not celebrating violence in basketball because too much contact on the court is called a foul.

Football, on the other hand, exists at the apex of American sport because it is violent. We love to claim that we are a Christian nation but in fact we are a profoundly Roman culture. Watch a few minutes of a mixed martial arts fight and ask yourself, “What Would Jesus Do?” D. H. Lawrence said it best: “The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer.”

Everyone is making New Year’s resolutions. Mine is that we will take a long, hard look at our obsession with violence, not just in football, but in everyday life.

Violence against women in our homes, which the NFL has long ignored so the circus can go on.

Violence at home, as fathers abuse children so as not to “spare the rod and spoil the child.” Violence in school, as classmates are bullied until someone brings a

gun to make it stop. Violence in politics, with social media death threats so numerous that a man thought he was being heroic when he broke into the Pelosi residence to target what his hero called, “Crazy Nancy.”

Violence is the anti-gospel.

Non-violence is the essence of faith. Let’s not forget what almost happened to Damar Hamlin or what happens to our kids every day. Who knows, it could be what the prophets call a “sign.” The dream of Isaiah was clear and profoundly countercultura l: “They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain.”

Amen.

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The Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers is pastor of First Congregational Church UCC in Norman and retired senior minister of Mayflower Congregational UCC in Oklahoma City. He is currently Professor of Public Speaking, and Distinguished Professor of Social Justice Emeritus in the Philosophy Department at Oklahoma City University, and the author of eight books on religion and American culture, the most recent of which is, Saving God from Religion: A Minister’s Search for Faith in a Skeptical Age. Visit robinmeyers.com.

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If that crossroads doesn’t sound familiar, it’s because it’s located in Brooklyn.

The piece is dedicated to Robbie Kienzle, whose dedication to the arts is largely responsible for transforming Oklahoma City through her pioneering 1% for the Arts program. Kienzle, who died last summer, is largely responsible for the visual arts landscape seen at virtually every corner of the city’s core. As of 2021, the city owned 215 pieces of public art, The Oklahoman reported.

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And much of that public a r t — including many of the gorgeous murals you see all over town — are made by Oklahomans. But not this one.

Illustrator Jerry Bennett took Mayor David Holt to task over that on Twitter and, as per usual, he gave a “not my circus, not my monkeys” style of reply. The silver

lining is that the city government has reached out and invited him to participate in the process next time, so hopefully when “Stiff as a Board” is installed at the southwest corner of the park, it’ll be designed by your neighbor.

A signal of the final stages of the COVID-19 pandemic response is that an increasing number of companies who allowed employees to work remotely are calling them back into the office.

Paycom recently caused quite a stir internally when it announced that certain teams, which had apparently had the ability to work from home until now, will soon be required to spend most if not all of their company time in the office.

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Anyone who’s made the mistake of driving near Paycom’s campus during certain times can certainly empathize that workers may not want to contend with that every day.

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what i n their workspace again starting next week.

The company must have predicted that this move might be unpopular, as one of the additional questions answered is, “Will we ever move back to a remote work environment?”

Some of these employees have

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Original recipe BOBO’S CHICKEN IS NAMED FOR ITS FOUNDER OZELL “BOBO” POPE-POWELL, WHOSE LEGACY IS HIS BIG RED FOOD TRUCK WITH ITS SIGNATURE SMOKED TENDERS AND WINGS.

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Long before food trucks had dedicated parks and were seemingly on every street corner, the tales of Bobo’s were so widespread in Oklahoma City that the man became a living legend.

Ozell Pope-Powell, affectionately known as “Bobo,” was born in Preston, Oklahoma in 1937. He spent his early childhood in Beggs before moving to California’s Bay Area in his early adulthood.

Curtis Hines, known as “Uncle Curtis,” describes his cousin as an energetic visionary with dashing looks and daring charisma.

“As a child, he was our leader and we were always in trouble because Bobo had great intellect that would have him accomplish many things…He had an insight that was greater than adults around him,” Hines said.

Food was dad’s second career, son Antonio Pope said. His first love was building.

That mechanical prowess came in handy much later when he was building his smoker, but Bobo was known for his extensive vocabular y and for his e xc e l lent m ot or c ycle skills and engineering.

B o b o spent a lot of time in the Sierra Mountains a nd wa s featured in a film about the Bay Area.

“Dad was in a documentary in Sacramento called San Francisco: The City That Waits To Die,” son Bobby Pope said.

In the opening credits, you see a man leading a fleet of motorcyclists through the hilly roads of San

Francisco. It was none other than Bobo Pope riding his custom-built bike he called “Godson.”

Dad could pop a wheelie for 80 yards effortlessly, Bobby Bobo’s still serves its famous chicken every weekend. | Photo by Berlin Green Pope said.

But after a 1966 motorcycle accihis unique taste right in the smoker dent, cooking great food became his he built both for short- and longnew obsession. He started at Uncle cooking. The aroma had to be just Curtis’ Oakland home, but built his right and even the seasoning had to first brick oven in Quincy, Calif. look a certain way.

Pops was “ D a d a perfecw o u l d tionist, t hrow a Bobby Pope w h o l e said, and bucket of his meticupr ep a r e d lous process chicken out and use of if it wasn’t stainless up to his steel influstandard,” e n c e d A ntonio health inPope said. “ T h at ’s why the lines were so long, but people stayed in Ozell “Bobo” Pope-Powell (above) | Photo provided.

Bobo’s famous fried chicken wings (left) Photo by t h o s e Berlin Green. lines.” spection Dad committed to being open on standards the weekend to be mindful of the at the time. business on NE 23rd Street during Innovation the week, Bobby Pope said. and craftsIn addition to his recipe crafting, manship Bobo had a magnetic personality were his that attracted people to him. He things, knew how to talk to people and how A ntonio to make them feel seen.

Pope said.

He would come out of the trailer B o b o ’s and interact with the people who ingenuit y came to enjoy his food, even if it and scienmeant hopping out of the food truck t i f i c on busy days and nights with prowess — chicken in his hands to pass out to the same people waiting in line. It was also things he his way of keeping people attentive used with his cars and bikes — made and salivating for more, Antonio his smokers great.

Pope said.

“You learned to have faith in Antonio and Bobby Pope dehim,” Hines said. scribed their dad proudly with a Bobo believed indoor slow grand respect for his work ethic and cooking was best and eventually got legacy that shone through in the

conversation. Yes, Bobo had high expectations and, at times, his perfectionism created a challenging work environment. But if you’ve ever gotten your hands on some of that chicken, you get it.

Rod, Bobo’s business partner, learned the business and kept Bobo’s Chicken alive. Rod understood food was a stepping stone to a greater business opportunity and believes in Bobo’s vision and honors his legacy, Bobby Pope said.

Although I never met Mr. Ozell “Bobo” Pope-Powell, his name resonates. If you’ve been in Oklahoma City long enough, you have a Bobo’s story too, a living testament to his exceptional contributions to the local food scene that have survived him.

Bobo — father, friend and legendary restaurateur — was from a unique generation of Soul Brothers that should be properly remembered as a fearless leader who was always seeking to become a better servant and enrich the lives of those around him.

When you think about late-night eats, think about Bobo’s opening at 5 p.m. and staying open until 3 a.m.

Think of him when you think about the stainless steel interior of food trucks. When you think about a confident man that will stop at nothing to fulfill a dream that can live on, think about Bobo Pope-Powell.

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GAZEDIBLES Soup’s on While the forecast predicts a relatively mild few weeks for the remainder of National Soup Month, you can still warm up with one of this season’s most beloved comfort foods. Though you’ll likely find at least one soup on most menus in the metro, here are seven places to find one that will sustain and soothe.

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This stylish Paseo eater y prides itself on offering organic Southwestern-inspired dishes.

Here you’ll find a new soup offering each day, but their hearty tortilla soup has earned a permanent place on the menu. This combination of pulled chicken in a green chilitomato broth with avocado, cotija, crispy tortilla strips and crema will leave you full but still wanting.

At Paseo Grill, you’ll find a menu full of gourmet American fare cloaked in the romantic ambiance of one of the district’s oldest restaurants.

While you won’t find many soups on the menu, the creamy mushroom soup is a longtime patron favorite, and for good reason — this velvety mushroom soup boasts a rich and earthy flavor with the help of button mushrooms and Port Salut cheese.

As the name states, Scratch specializes in creating wholesome made-from-scratch meals that are both healthy and satisfying. With a focus on locally-sourced ingredients, the menu changes seasonally, allowing diners to experience a diverse range of produce and f lavors. The forager’s soup is worth savoring with its sweet corn broth, wilted greens, mushrooms and seasonal tender crops.

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A solid place to find southern comfort food, The Press offers a variety of homestyle dishes with their own twist. Whether you choose it as a starter or your main dish, the green chili chowder is sure to impress. This creamy chowder features bacon, corn and green chilis for a tasty and filling soup with a bit of a kick.

Whether you go for the live music, the bingo or simply the ambiance, The Jones Assembly is the perfect place to find a strong drink and a rotating menu of delicious eats.

Their winter menu currently features their delectable Chowdah, made with New England clams, potato, lardon and corn, served covered in a wood-fired dough perfect for dipping.

Lovers of French cuisine will delight in Cafe Cuvee’s traditional menu.

Tomato basil fans will find a satisfying fix here, but those looking for another classic can transport themselves to the streets of old Paree with the onion soup gratinee. Beloved for its rich broth and the flavors of sweet and savory caramelized onions, this soup is finished with melted Swiss cheese and toast points.

A great place to find a menu packed with nutritious and delicious eats, Kitchen No. 324 is the perfect stop to help you stick to those resolutions you made on New Year’s. For a warm bowl of creamy comfort, the potato leek soup is sure to hit the spot. If a bowl isn’t enough, pair it with a fresh salad or a Really Fancy Grilled Cheese for a more balanced meal.

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BOOKS Hollie Stuart book signing author will be signing her book I Can See for Miles which relates to her personal journey for empowerment through her happiness and depression as she searches for freedom from her past traumas, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 24.

Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. TUE, JAN 24 Kayla Olson book signing young reader author will be autographing her book The Reunion, a love story of two former teen tv stars, 6 p.m., Jan. 24.

Best of Books, 1313 E. Danforth Road, 405-3409202, bestofbooksok.com. TUE, JAN 24 Pen & Keyboard Writers a panel of nine authors discuss their latest collaborative project, Celebrating the Seasons, An Anthology in Poetry and Prose, 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 20 Deer Clan Books, 3905 N. College Ave., 405-495-9005, facebook.com/DeerClanBooks. FRI, JAN 20 Read the West Book Club discuss the book Nothing Daunted, based on the letters two women wrote to their families after leaving Europe to teach in Colorado, 1-2:15 p.m., Jan. 15. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SUN, JAN 15

FILM Broker (2022, Japan, South Korea, Hirokazu Koreeda) the story of two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, to affluent couples who can’t have children of their own., Jan. 20-22. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-SUN, JAN 20-22 The Eternal Daughter (2022, USA, Joanna Hogg) returning to a hotel now haunted by its mysterious past, an artist and her elderly mother confront longburied secrets in their former family home, Jan. 13-15.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-SUN, JAN 13-15 Film Noir: Strangers on a Train (1951, USA, Alfred Hitchcock) a psychopath forces a tennis star to comply with his theory that two strangers can get away with murder, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 11. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. WED, JAN 11 Free Community Screening: The Last of Us (2023, Canada, USA, Neil Drickmann, Craig Mazin) 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone, based on the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us, 7 p.m., Jan. 15. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-2353456. SUN, JAN 15

Friday the 13th Triple Feature enjoy a triple feature of Friday the 13th, Friday the 13th Part III (in 3D) and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives on Friday the 13th, 5 p.m., Jan. 13. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. FRI, JAN 13 Music Movie Mondays: Woodstock (1970, USA, Michael Wadleigh) Oscar-winning musical chronicle that captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the 60s, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 16. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. MON, JAN 16 Oklahoma Film Society: Clerks (1994, USA, Kevin Smith) a day in the lives of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal, who are bored out of their minds, as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof, 7 p.m., Jan. 12. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405235-3456. THU, JAN 12 Skinamarink (2022, Canada, Kyle Edward Ball) two children wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished, Jan. 13-14.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-SAT, JAN 13-14 Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988, Canada, Guy Maddin) while their mother is dying in the modern Gimli, Manitoba hospital, two young children are told a tale by their grandmother, to help comfort them, about Einar the Lonely, his friend Gunnar, and the beautiful Snjófridur, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 21. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, JAN 21

HAPPENINGS GlitterBall Noir enjoy a night of live music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and dancing with cinematic surprises with proceeds to support deadCenter Film, 8 p.m., Jan. 14. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, deadcenterfilm.org/ glitterball-noir. SAT, JAN 14 LIVE! on the Plaza join the Plaza District every second Friday for an art walk featuring artists, live music, shopping and more, 6-10 p.m. second Friday of every month. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-426-7812, plazadistrict.org. FRI, JAN 13 Lunar New Year celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with live performances by the Hung Viet Lion Dancers, RACE Dance Collective and others, learn samurai sword skills and calligraphy, arts and crafts, face painting and more, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 21.

Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 21 MLK Jr. Holiday Parade an inclusive event for all races, creeds and religions featuring a silent march, programs and a parade, Mon., Jan. 16. Downtown OKC, 211 N. Robinson Ave., 405-235-3500, okcmlkcoalition.org. MON, JAN 16 Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show get ideas for decorating, landscaping and more at this event featuring guest speakers and exhibits, noon-8 p.m., Jan. 20; 10 a.m. -8 p.m., Jan. 21; 11 a.m. -5 p.m., Jan. 22. Oklahoma State

Fairgrounds; Oklahoma Expo Hall, 3213 Wichita Walk, 405-948-6700, oklahomacityhomeshow.com.

FRI-SUN, JAN 20-22 Oklahoma Winter Bead & Jewelry Show visitors will find millions of beads, beading supplies, pearls, silver, findings, chain, designer cabochons, fine minerals, and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jan. 13-14; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 15. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds; Oklahoma Expo Hall, 3213 Wichita Walk, 405-9486700, aksshow.com. FRI-SUN, JAN 13-15 Papercrete Planters learn how to make papercrete by turning paper and cement into a sturdy planter with fun designs, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 14. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 14 SMO21: PROM! join in a night of adults-only science with dissections, the chemistry behind spiked punch, a dance floor and more, participants are encouraged to come dressed in their best, 7-10 p.m., Jan. 20. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org. FRI, JAN 20 Video Killed the Radio Star a weekend dedicated to the best music videos from the first 20 years of MTV in which participants have voted for their favorite music videos from the 80s and 90s to be played all night on the big screen TVs, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jan. 20-21. Up-Down OKC, 1629 NW 16th St., 405-673-7792, UpDownArcadeBar.com/Oklahoma-City. FRI-SAT, JAN 20-21

OKC Brew Tours jump on the bus and visit three local breweries within the OKC metro area with multiple tasters at each stop as well as take a behind the scenes tour and learn how beer is made, 6-9 p.m., Fridays and 2-5 p.m, Saturdays through Jan. 31. OKC Brew Tours, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-822-0285, okcbrewtour.com. FRI-SAT, THROUGH JAN 31

YOUTH Crafts and Tales a story followed by an activity ranging from learning about a real specimen from the collections to crafting a thematic piece of artwork, 11 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu. WED, ONGOING Homeschool Day children of all ages will have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet and learn about the diet of owls along with taking home any bones they find, 11 a.m.-noon & 3-4 p.m., Jan. 18. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com. WED, JAN 18

Storytime with Miss Julie enjoy snacks, crafts and story time, 10:15-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, ongoing. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. SAT, ONGOING

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Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle a live stand-up comedy performance, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 20.

Paycom Center, 100 W. Reno Ave., 405-602-8700, paycomcenter.com. FRI, JAN 20 The Five Browns a classical piano ensemble made up of five siblings who all attended Juilliard, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 12. Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant Ave., 405-285-1010, armstrongauditorium.org. THU, JAN 12

Veggie Dinner at Picasso Cafe join Picasso Cafe on the third Tuesday of each month for a four-course menu; featuring a fresh and creative take on vegetarian-inspired fare with the option to have a wine pairing, third Tuesday of every month. Picasso Cafe, 3009 Paseo St., 405-605-2022, picassosonpaseo.com. TUE, JAN 17

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and message of Dr. King featuring original poetry readings by Society of Urban Poets, read-alouds, crafts and activities, and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 16. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens. com. MON, JAN 16

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The Book of Mormon a musical comedy about two Mormon missionaries who travel to Africa, Jan. 13-15.

Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-2972264, okcciviccenter.com. FRI-SUN, JAN 13-15

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Kids Macaron Class children will learn the art of making macarons and will be able to take a dozen of them home after the class, 11 a.m., Jan. 21. Belle Kitchen, 7509 N. May Ave., 405-430-5484, bellekitchen.com. SAT, JAN 21

with the beauty of classical Chinese dance, 2 & 7 p.m., Jan. 21. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. SAT, JAN 21 Photo OKG Archive

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Winter Garden Potpourri create cozy and inviting potpourri mixtures using staple ingredients that can be found in the kitchen as well as items collected during a nature walk, 11 a.m.-noon, Jan. 14.

Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 14

Junior Forensics preteens to teenagers will learn about the methods doctors, anthropologists and law officers use to examine human skeletons to determine age, sex, physical trauma and/or illness, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 21. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405-814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com. SAT, JAN 21

Shen Yun features a unique blend of costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra

Weatherschool with News 4 kids will learn about Oklahoma’s extreme weather with the KFOR 4Warm Storm Team, followed by an exploration of the galleries to see how weather is depicted in art, 10 a.m.-2p.m., Jan. 24. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. TUE, JAN 24

Art-o-Mat an exhibit that features Clark

Whittington’s idea of transforming an old coin-op cigarette machine into a photography distribution device, along with close to 300 works from the Art-O-Mat repertoire and the option for visitors to purchase a piece of art for $5 from the machine, through Mar. 10. Oklahoma City University Norick Art Center, 1608 NW 26th St., 405-208-5707, okcu.edu. MON-FRI, THROUGH MAR 10 Photo provided

Open Mic Night enjoy an evening of music, stories, poetry and comedy performances, Thursdays.

Core4 Brewing, 7 N. Lee Ave, 405-620-4513. THU, ONGOING Rickey Smiley & Friends a live stand-up comedy performance, 8 p.m., Jan. 13. The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-308-1803, criterionokc.com. FRI, JAN 13 Sam Morril a live stand-up comedy performance, 6 p.m., Jan. 20. Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., Tulsa, 918-584-2306, cainsballroom.com. FRI, JAN 20 Sunday Gospel Brunch a comedy performance over brunch hosted by Kitty Bob and Norma Jean as they mix a farcical church service with skits, sing-alongs, and drag, noon & 1:30 p.m. The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., 405-601-7200, theboomokc.com.

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ACTIVE Devon Ice Rink enjoy outdoor ice skating with seasonal food and beverage offerings, through Jan. 29. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, downtownindecember.com/devonice-rink. FRI-SUN, THROUGH JAN 29

How to Grow Mushrooms 101 learn about mushrooms from their lifecycle to grains and substrate preparation to creating new strains and how to grow them at home, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 21. Organics OKC Garden Supply, 2800 N. Pennsylvania Ave., 405-528-4769, organicsokc.com. SAT, JAN 21 Photo Shutterstock

Myriad in Motion: Tai Chi dress in your comfy clothes and flat shoes for an entry-level Tai Chi class led by Ling Miller, 4:30-5:30 p.m., every other Monday.

Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com. MON, ONGOING Myriad in Motion: Yoga bring your mat and water for an all-levels yoga class with instructors from YMCA, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m.

Saturdays. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. TUE & SAT, ONGOING YMCA FitCrew a four-week variable-intensity interval training workout to help lose weight or improve posture and balance, noon-1p.m. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark. org. MON-WED, ONGOING

VISUAL ARTS Americans and the Holocaust a traveling exhibit that examines the motives, pressures and fears that influenced Americans’ reactions to Nazism, war and genocide during the 1930s to 1940s, through Feb. 12. Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave., 405-231-8650, metrolibrary.org. THU-SUN, THROUGH FEB 12 Art of the Northwest Coast features the artistic work of the northwest coast known throughout the world for its style and vibrant colors that tell stories, teach family history and express cultural views though prints, glass, totem poles and more, through May 1, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 1 The Collector’s Eye a private collection of work from LBA player and Edmondite, Ekpe Udoh, carefully selected body of work featuring artists such as Taha Clayton, Jeffrey Henson Scales, Frank Morrison, and Kevin Williams, Jan. 5-Feb. 18. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THUSAT, JAN 5-FEB 18 Dried Floral Display create unique arrangements using dried flowers, leaves, fruits and more, 10-11:30 a.m., Jan. 14. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 14 The Elevate at 21c a program that presents exhibitions for local artists in the community which currently features works by Virginia Sitzes and a collaboration between Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman, through Jan. 31, 2023. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels. com. THROUGH JAN 31 Fresh stART Art Show features artwork by artists who are or have experienced homelessness, Jan. 12-Feb. 5. DNA Galleries, 1709 NW 16th St., 405-525-3499, dnagalleries.com.

THU-SUN, JAN 12-FEB 5 Highlights from the Rose Family Glass Collection this private curated collection showcases a broader look at the Studio Glass movement that began in the 1950s in America and continues to present date, through Jan. 15, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. THROUGH JAN 15 Inspiration in Detail an exhibit featuring works

by Ranell Zurmehly using media such as oil, acrylic,

colored pencil and graphite as she depicts her growth as an artist through her drawings, Jan. 5-28.

Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THU-SAT, JAN 5-28 Jose Dávila features sculptures in which the artist has balanced industrial materials in precarious ways off of fabricated construction, through May 2023.

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. THUSAT, THROUGH MAY Kiarostami: Beyond the Frame features a multimedia collection of artwork by Iranian filmmaker, photographer and visual artist, Abbas Kiarostami, through April 9, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

SAT-TUE, THROUGH APR 9 Looking Through the Windows to the West expands on the permanent exhibit, Windows to the West, with Wilson Hurley’s never before seen prep materials such as test canvases, sketches, color studies and mathematical diagrams and formulas used to create the five large scale triptychs, through Feb. 19, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

FRI-TUE, THROUGH FEB 19 Modern Wall Hanging workshop learn about the art of weaving along with various types of fibers, basic techniques and historic practices of weaving while creating a modern piece of wall art, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 14. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. SAT, JAN 14 OKLA HOMMA the signature exhibition of the museum, features works of art, interactive media, and film from all 39 tribes in Oklahoma as of today depicting stories with ancestral origins, collective histories, sports and more, ongoing. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100.

ONGOING outLAWman showcasing the often thin-line between the lawmen and the outlaws in the American west featuring transcripts from the Osage murder trails, Virgil Earp’s Smith & Weston revolver, a purse allegedly belonging to Bonnie Parker and other items, Nov. 19 through May 7, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. MON-SUN, NOV 19 THROUGH MAY 7, 2023 Past, Present, Future featuring the works of Denise Duong, Brett Weston, George Bogart and Mike Larsen, through Feb. 25. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com. FRI-SAT, THROUGH FEB 25 Perception and Technique in Abstract Art features works covering two different techniques of abstract styles through various artists, through Jan. 15, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. THROUGH JAN 15 Robert Rauschenberg: Pressing News features work by Robert Rauschenberg from his Currents exhibition in which he collaged together headlines, photographs, advertisements, and articles from national newspapers, through Feb. 27, 2023.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405325-3272, ou.edu/fjjma. THROUGH FEB 27 Sahara Sea Monsters features fossilized specimens

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of several famous dinosaurs and reptiles from the ancient Sahara, including spinosaurus, mosasaurus and more, through Feb. 12, 2023. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu. SAT-TUE, THROUGH FEB 12 Second Friday Art Walk a free celebration of arts & creativity held monthly in the Walker Arts District of Downtown Norman, second Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Downtown Norman, 122 E. Main St., 405-6376225, downtownnorman.com. FRI, JAN 13 Selections from In Citizen’s Garb: Native Americans on the Southern Plains an exhibit displaying modern gelatin silver prints made from glass plate negatives of Indigenous people in the Lawton and Fort Sill area from 1889 to 1891, ongoing.

Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. TUE-MON, ONGOING The SuperNatural an exhibit features works from several artists focusing on a new world whose shape and matter will be determined by human activity. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.

THROUGH FEB 28 Synesthesia Factory Obscura’s newest immersive art experience focusing on color and textural elements while guests open their senses to discover what colors sound and smell like. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/ fjjma. THROUGH JUNE 4 WINIKO: Life of an Object, Selections from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian reflecting on the Native belief that their cultural materials hold the spirit of their makers and those who wore or used them this exhibit features of over 100 items that have been returned to the 39 tribes of Oklahoma after being taken from them in the early 1900s, ongoing. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100. ONGOING Winter 2022 Group Exhibition organized by Gallery Director Helen Opper, features the work of Joan Wegener, Michael McDaniel, and the student artists of Captivating My Creative Culture, through Jan. 31, 2023. The Art Hall, 519 NW 23rd St., 405456-9504, arthallokc.com/winter-2022-groupexhibition. SUN-SAT, THROUGH JAN 31 You Have Died of Dysentery an exhibit showcasing Western-themed games, books and videos, such as The Oregon Trail and Red Dead Redemption, through May 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 7

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Suave Stiles AFTER A FATEFUL BRUSH WITH REALITY TV FAME, SINGER-SONGWRITER ACE STILES EMBRACES IDENTITY, FREEDOM, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE ON PROMISING DEBUT EP.

By Evan Jarvicks

“I can hold a mean grudge,” Ace about shining a light on Ace Stiles’ Stiles said. trans male identity, which some The 18-year-old Tulsa singer-songviewers praised but others criticized writer has seen some rejection. While for virtue signaling. While he is happy that may not be a rare experience for to represent the trans community, most young adults, few can say they’ve the label has a tendency to overshadbeen turned down in front of millions ow other aspects of his art. It also atof people. Stiles progressed to the teletracts transphobia. vised audition rounds of American “I do get some off comments, and Idol’s 19th season. Despite being one most people think I’m a lot younger of the featured contestants granted a than I am. People misgender me no backstory segment for the program matter how many statements I make,” and earning praise from the celebrity Stiles said. “I just ignore most of those judges for his quirky charisma and people and am lucky that online it has budding artistic voice, he ultimately been easy to do so.” did not secure a ticket to Hollywood.

Listening to Grudge, one can sense Nonetheless, Ace Stiles downplays that Stiles has had to brush people off the bitterness on his new debut EP, for a long time. Any shades of defiance Grudge, which pulls from vocal jazz in his lyrics come across as, if anything, influences to enrich his city boy aloof. Whether casually jabbing at alt-pop style. As the title indicates, toxic aspects of the entertainment resentment is at the root of the five industry or pitying the insecurities of songs that comprise the release. those who can’t take his loud personalHowever, he finds a way to grow his ity, he doesn’t spare more than a few negative experiences into construcbreaths on naysayers. He has better tive themes of self-confidence and things to do. resilience. He transforms the titular Much of the album happens into fruit grudge from a potentially destructive metaphors, drawing comparisons to mindset into a motivating one. his flavorful personality and emotion“I try so hard to see the positive in al growth. Opener “Mango Tree” is the things and be clearest of the good,” Stiles said. bunch with an “But it takes time angle about thrivand anger and aning outside of the noyance and all entertainment the nice to get to industry’s exploitsweet from sour.” ative practices.

Though 2021’s Instead of finding American Idol exthe fruits of others perience is still to squeeze life fresh in his from, he creates memory, enough life on the branchtime has passed es he extends elsethat he can apprewhere. As the first ciate the posiverse explains, “I tives. He learned Cover art for Grudge by Ace Styles. | Photo provided. planted seeds / In a lot about the the people worth industry at a young age, met some great watering....And now I got sweet babies people, and recalls moments with profallin’ all off of me.” Later tracks “Double duction staff as lovely and friendly.

Vision” and “Again” explore concepts Additionally, making it to television of fruit as nourishment. meant that Stiles immediately made “It wasn’t intentional at the beginfans of people he had never met. His ning, but as I was deciding what songs episode segment currently sits at over to put on the ep, I thought that it was 750,000 views on YouTube with thoua funny common theme,” Stiles said. sands of encouraging comments.

“Fruit is deep. Like, there are so many Being this visible, however, has its metaphors for fruit. They can mean drawbacks, especially for transgender anything you want.” people. American Idol was not shy The mix of tart and sweet also re-

Ace Stiles. | Photo provided.

sounds in Grudge’s musical palette.

Stiles sings in a smooth, nonchalant croon that occasionally dips into an expressive rasp when it is not floating into delicate vibrato. The studio band fills out the recordings with easy-going strains of soul, blues, jazz, and funk adding texture to the adult contemporary leanings of Grudge’s style.

These sounds are not far removed from those of musical theater, which is where Ace Stiles started his journey at the age of six. Here, he developed his stage chops before jumping into songwriting, and by age 15, he was frequenting open mics like that of Tulsa’s Gypsy Coffee House. One restriction, however, kept him from much of the rest of the local music scene.

“I was too young to truly get into it,” Stiles said. “How do you go to shows or play at a bar you’re too young to enter?”

American Idol, however, is open to contestants as young as 15 and as old as 29. As Stiles is still a few years away from drinking age, he could return to compete again, as some online comments have suggested. Some contestants have found success with that route, but Stiles seems disinterested now.

“It’s been like, two years, and I don’t think about it all that much,” Stiles said.

As a fully independent, unsigned artist, Stiles has a chance to explore the facets of his own artistic identity rather than have the industry thrust one upon him. Of late, this includes other mediums of expression as well.

He has taken to visual arts on the side, recently having a collection of abstract paintings shown at TAC Gallery under the title Am I Angry, or Is This a Beautiful Moment.

That title captures much of what may come to be known as Stiles’s “grudge period.” While his career is still blooming and promises much change to come -- he started on testosterone this year, which is already affecting how he writes for his voice -- he has learned a lot in a short amount of time. Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Grudge is the notion that simply casting off criticism and living one’s best life may be the sweetest revenge there is. That is what Ace Stiles is doing, and his creative fruits are as sweet as mango.

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Label makers THE BRAND NEW CENTRAL COAST RECORDS IS LAUNCHING THROUGH ACM@UCO AS A LABEL BY THE STUDENTS, FOR THE STUDENTS.

By Brett Fieldcamp

For a couple generations of musicians raised on brutal public disputes, scene veteran horror stories and way too many episodes of Behind the Music, it’s often felt like record labels were the enemy.

In an age loaded with hyperindie sentiment and a prevailing DIY mentality bolstered by social media and YouTube, the question, “Why do I need a label?” seems to be coming stronger than ever from young artists and music students.

To find the answer to that question, a group of students at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Academy of Contemporary Music have taken an unexpected approach.

They started their own.

“Towards the end of the semester, our entire class was wondering why ACM didn’t have its own label,” said Ashton Lippel, acting Vice President of the newlyformed Central Coast Records.

“It just really felt like something we should be doing.”

The idea that would become Central Coast f loated out of a record label operations course at ACM overseen by Prog ram Director and part-time Flaming Lips drummer Nick Ley. “The idea had apparently kicked around for over ten years,” Lippel said, “But Nick was like, ‘You know, we’ve tried, and we just haven’t been able to figure out the logistics of it, but I’m willing, and I know [ACM Executive Director] Scott [Booker] is willing, if we can figure it out.’”

With that tentative greenlight, Lippel and friends started putting together an idea of what a studentrun, school-adjacent label could be and how it could help to not only promote young Academy artists, but to prepare them for the realities of the label game in the wider world.

“Our class as a whole just kind of started building a foundation of what label services we would want to offer,” he said. “And we have a teacher on staff, Cara Dehnert, that teaches music law and contractual law, and she put us in contact with someone running a

college record label, and they were able to kind of get us the framework of how they do it.”

The result is Central Coast Records, a joke on the glut of

through the law school to open collaboration with the school’s visual arts students to create album artwork alongside UCO’s graphic design studios like InkTank.

Tar Creek performs. (above. Album art for Consumed by Tar Creek. (right) | Photos provided.

coastal pride running through so many indie labels and scenes from the country’s edges, and perhaps a sly reference to the “no-coast” descriptor often thrust onto Midwestern punk and emo.

According to Lippel, the immediate goal is to set up distribution and promo channels for completed releases from bands and artists enrolled at ACM, but future plans hope to see them utilizing the school’s impressive recording and production resources as well.

“None of us at the school really have experience releasing music,” he said. “The whole point is to coach the people who come through on how to do it, so that once they graduate past the needs of Central Coast Records, they can either handle themselves or know what they’re looking for when they go to a bigger label.”

Operating a label with the full cooperation of UCO offers them a wealth of important resources, from legal advice and training

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“It’s really about getting that kind of ground-up experience,” Lippel said. “I think that the whole point of us doing it from scratch was so that we can learn how hard it is to actually do it and learn what it takes because a lot of these people have expressed interest in starting their own labels eventually.”

Lippel says that might be in the cards for him in the future as well, but for now, his longer-term sights are set on the performing side of things.

The debut album Consumed by

his band Tar Creek – a brutal hardcore outfit writing songs inspired by the 20th-century environmental disaster of Picher, Okla. – was Central Coast’s first official release.

“What happened was that the organization was started, we had a constitution, we were on paper as a UCO organization, and it was like ‘All right, we have to do something now,’” he said. “And my band had just finished recording our album, so I was just like ‘Well, if anyone’s interested, my album is ready.’ So we all voted and it was a unanimous ‘yes,’ and we decided that we would test this all out with the Tar Creek record.”

Seething political metal might not be what’s in most people’s heads when they think of ACM, but that kind of diversity and unexpected output is exactly what Central Coast Records hopes to spotlight going forward, even after Lippel graduates and hands the reins off to the next class.

“We want it to be as eclectic as possible,” he said. “We all agreed that one of the premises of Central Coast is that we’re not going to genre discriminate. If it’s good music, we’ll put it out.”

For Lippel, that’s the principle that he hopes will keep the label relevant and supportive for students and artists even long after he’s gone, and that’s what he hopes will change the image in young performers’ heads of record labels as an enemy.

“There are just a lot of people trying to do something new and fun and unique,” he said. “And that’s really what ACM is. It’s a melting pot.”

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Alien invasion ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES BRING THEIR TOUR FOR THE ALIEN COAST TO THE JONES ASSEMBLY JAN. 31.

By Dave Gil de Rubio

In the decade since St. Paul & ent, especially when we were the Broken Bones came out of going down such a different path,” Birmingham, Ala., the eight-piece Janeway said. “And what was also outfit has made a name for itself great was how everyone in the as a horn-driven neo-soul act band came to the session and were fronted by singer and namesake able to throw in all these different Paul Janeway. And while the pankinds of ideas that made for some demic kept Janeway and company really interesting outcomes.” from touring, the creative juices Helping lead the charge was continue to flow.

The result is The Alien Coast, the group’s fourth studio album and its debut on ATO Records. A nd while prior efforts like 2014’s Half the City and the 2016 follow-up Sea of Noi s e w er e mor e straightforward with their R&B and soulfueled nuances, the band’s latest outing features songs wrapped up in psychedelia and surrealism, with the title being cribbed from a history book about the Gulf Coast Janeway was reading, having just made that area of the country his family’s new home.

He discovered how early settlers were St. Paul & the Broken Bones. | Photo by Bobbi Rich, provided. puzzled by their new environs and bassist/founding member Jesse dubbed it the Alien Coast. It was Phillips, whose efforts found him this kind of thinking that influrafting a beat and bassline he enced the direction of this new drew out of a newly bought Korg set of songs. minilogue analog synth for “The “I really feel like what we did here Last Dance,” a chugging anthem was along the lines of having a driven by a hypnotic groove. musical fever dream,” Janeway said.

Art loomed large for Janeway, “And while I was busy during the who found himself being inspired pandemic welcoming my first child by 15th-century Spanish painter into the family, I had lots of time to Bartolomé Bermejo and fellow dig into subjects like 17th-century Iberian Pablo Picasso. “Bermejo Italian sculpture, Greek mythology and the Devil,” a simmering gem and dystopian science fiction.” paced by a sturm-and-dirge beat Adding to the new approach to and spooky whispered harmonies, the band’s sound were another came out of the vocalist viewing couple of firsts—the decision to the former’s “Saint Michael record i n t he col lec t ive’s Triumphs over the Devil” at The Birmingham hometown for the National Gallery in London. first time and team up with Picasso provided the spark for Mountain Goats/Margo Price “Minotaur,” a jam soaked in producer Matt Ross-Spang.

Janeway’s falsetto vocal that un“It was a nice change to come dulates over a loop conjured up home and try something differby guitarist Browan Lollar and

inspired by the late Cubist’s habit of using the fictional monster as an alter-ego in his work.

“Man, I got the chills looking at that [Bermejo] painting,” Janeway said. “It was terrifying how clearly you could see the devil in this painting. A nd w ith ‘Minotaur,’ it’s all about recogniz-

ing inner fear, trying to avoid it and how lonely that can be.”

And while The Alien Coast may mark quite an abrupt musical shift for the band to make, Janeway points to the group’s roots playing in Birmingham clubs as being a prime incubator for what was spawned on the record.

“The music scene is pretty diverse,” he said. “You have hiphop, indie rock, metal and all sorts of genres of music. So for us, it kind of shaped us because there really wasn’t a certain way to go because there are not a lot of bands out of Birmingham that tour. It’s not a place for that. We were one of the first ones in a while to do that. For me, there was a club in Birmingham called the Bottle Free Café that’s unfortunately not there anymore. It was the place where we really cut our

teeth and where I played in the first band that’d I’d ever been in outside of church. It’s where I met Jesse and the whole idea was for me and Jesse to make a record and be good friends and then go our separate ways.”

What was supposed to be a musical lark instead found St. Paul and the Broken Bones expanding beyond their humble beginnings and getting a huge break in opening for the Rolling Stones, something Janeway still shakes his head over when asked to recount that particular experience.

“It’s one of those things that will be written on our tombstones,” he said with a laugh. “You don’t understand the gravity of it until it actually happens. For me, I didn’t grow up listening to the Rolling Stones because I grew up only listening to religious music. To the guys, that was it. It’s a legacy builder. It was one of those things that no matter what happens to us, nobody can take that away from us. You look at the legacy of people that opened up for the Stones and it’s pretty amazing.

Prince opened up for the Stones.”

Fast forward to the present day and St. Paul & the Broken Bones are preparing for a run of shows, including the fourth stop of the tour at The Jones Assembly Jan. 31. Janeway and his crew are ready to unleash The Alien Coast on music-starved concert-goers.

“It’s going to be really interesting sharing all the cool stuff we’ve been doing in the studio,” he said.

“I can’t wait to see the reactions of all our fans to our brand of boundary-breaking beauty.”

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Co-op makes the dream pop NORMAN’S LEGENDARY OPOLIS BURSTING BACK TO LIFE AS WORKER-OWNED, ARTIST-OWNED CO-OP VENUE.

By Brett Fieldcamp

“I don’t know that any one of us could be doing this ourselves,” Sarah Reid said.

As a music scene mainstay, kitchen worker, and part-time venue booker, Reid knows as well as anyone about the behind-the-scenes hustle that goes into assuring that musicians have a stage and a community in Norman, and it’s only been getting tougher in recent years.

With the town continuing to make headlines with increasingly contentious politics and uproar aimed primarily at the kind of young, struggling, often progressive residents that tend to make up much of the music scene, it’s becoming harder to find a safe or welcoming creative refuge.

For the past two decades in Norman, that place has been Opolis.

But as the times and the town have changed, owners Andy and Marian Nunez, formerly of The Starlight Mints, made the difficult decision to shutter the “micro venue” last summer, and just as quickly, plans began forming among Norman performers to secure a possible future for the space.

“A co-op really just seemed fitting for the large scope of what Opolis has to offer the community and music scene,” Reid said.

“Plus ‘Co-Opolis’ just rolled off the tongue.”

As the worker-owned idea began taking shape and appearing more like a viable prospect, Reid approached the Nunezes with the pitch.

The result wasn’t just approval, but help.

“I followed up with them after giving it some serious thought and we sat down and talked about it in the beginning of the summer,” she said. “From there it was a combination of them referring folks who’d worked or played there over the years and me reaching out to my own network of people I knew from the community who could help. The group as we exist now, at six members, is made up of most of the folks who have been meeting and planning since the beginning of June. We’re committed to seeing

Opolis. | Photo Berlin Green.

this through.”

That commitment is going to be key moving forward. The group is still pushing to secure the capital needed by the end of this month, and that means everything from garage sales to crowdfunding to investor drives.

But as a community-minded music venue first and foremost, it means putting on some shows.

“We have a bunch of cool shows booked every Thursday through Saturday through the end of

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January, and more stacked up beyond that,” Reid said. “We have ‘til the end of January to fundraise our down payment and close the sale, so we’re really pushing our big fundraising event for Second Friday Art Walk on Jan. 13. Swim Fan and Dinosaur Boyfriend will be performing that night, and we’ll have an auction early in the evening with a bunch of art donated from some fantastic local artists. There will be food and punch and beer from local

breweries like 405 [Brewing] and Lazy Circles.”

Even as the final purchase continues coming together, the team is already looking forward, planning how this new iteration of Opolis will fit into the community, both for the upcoming Norman Music Festival – which Reid says is on their minds – and for the city’s rapidly changing, venomous political landscape.

“Opolis has long been a safe haven for the most targeted and outcast people in a conservative state like Oklahoma,” she said. “I think the Opolis T-shirt says it best: ‘Opolis is for pussies.’ It was first said as a slight, but worn as a badge of honor. If caring for our community and creating a safe space for all makes us pussies, then yeah, we’re pussies. There will always be people who will want to hate on us for that, but we won’t be intimidated or stop working to build the kind of community we want to see grow in Norman.”

Staying true to the same inclusivity and counter-cultural importance that Opolis has served for twenty years is paramount to this new co-op, but Reid also hopes that the venue’s scope continues to expand and offer the kinds of little-known surprises and new discoveries that fans have always loved.

“Some of my favorite Opolis shows were the ones where there was maybe small attendance but an amazing caliber of music,” she said. “You kind of just find yourself saying, ‘Is this really happening right now?’ Like, ‘Pinch me, am I really in Norman seeing this?’

That really goes to show the labor of love that Andy and Marian put into Opolis to make memories we all get to keep forever, and it’s what we want to continue doing for the next generation.”

Visit opolis.org

MONDAY, JAN. 16 The Aints/Bailey Gilbert & Friends, The Deli, Norman. AMERICANA Chris Hyde, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa.

COVER

TUESDAY, JAN. 17 Ben Neikirk, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa.

COVER Bruce Benson & Studio B, 51st Street Speakeasy.

BLUES Caleb McGee, The Deli, Norman. BLUES Koffin Kats/With the Costanzas, 89th Street— OKC. PUNK

These are events recommended

by Oklahoma Gazette editorial staff members. For full calendar listings, go to okgazette.com.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 Jazz Night, Bradford House. JAZZ

SATURDAY, JAN. 14

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18

Allman Brothers Celebration, Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewing Company. ROCK

Jazz Jam, 51st Street Speakeasy. JAZZ

Ben Quad/Excuse Me Who Are You?/Tiny Voices/Speak, Memory, The Sanctuary. PUNK The Bottom of the Barrel/Jonathan White, The Deli, Norman. BLUEGRASS

Jazz Nights, The Study. JAZZ

Brent Blount and Friends, UCO Jazz Lab. BLUES

Kendrick McKinney Trio, 51st Street Speakeasy.

JAZZ

Dead Metal Society, The Vanguard, Tulsa.

METAL

Koch Marshall Trio, Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewing Company. BLUES

Jake & The Idols/Yacht Club, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. ROCK

Trett Charles, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. COUNTRY

Journey of a Lifetime & Return of the Mac, Diamond Ballroom. TRIBUTE

The Wednesday Band, The Deli, Norman.

COUNTRY

Kalo, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee.

ROCK

THURSDAY, JAN. 12

Live Jazz!, Hefner Grill. JAZZ

Brent Giddens, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa.

COUNTRY Country Music Group Therapy/Biscuits & Groovy, The Deli, Norman. COUNTRY David Miner & Charlie Memphis, Blue Note. SINGER/SONGWRITER The Emo Night Tour, 89th Street—OKC. EMO Joel Forlenza, Othello’s Italian Restaurant, Norman. INSTRUMENTALISTS Shelly Phelps and The Storm, Bourbon Street Bar. BLUES Short & Broke, The BlueRays, JL Jones, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES Will Gaines, Beer City Music Hall. GOSPEL

FRIDAY, JAN. 13 The Blend, Remington Park. COVER Colourmusic/Labrys, Blue Note. ROCK

McKee Brother Jazz Band, Bourbon Street Bar. JAZZ Rise Against the Machine/Lost in Hollywood, Beer City Music Hall. TRIBUTE

Live Jazz!, Hefner Grill. JAZZ McKee Brother Jazz Band, Bourbon Street Bar. JAZZ My So Called Band, The Vanguard, Tulsa.

COVER R.A.P. Ferreira/AJ Suede/Eldon/S. Reidy, The Sanctuary. RAP

The Wednesday Band, The Deli, Norman.

COUNTRY

Willie & the Wild Cards/Nik Parr & the Selfless Lovers, The Deli. ROCK

THURSDAY, JAN. 19

SATURDAY, JAN. 21

Brent Giddens, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa.

COUNTRY

Charlie Hickman Band, Grady’s 66 Pub. ROCK

Travis Linville, Ponyboy. AMERICANA

Carly Gwin and the Sin/Baileyboy, Opolis, Norman. ROCK

Chase & Emily McCumber/Matt Blagg/ The Dalbys/Miscee Smith/ Tori Ann/ Maggie King, Rodeo Opry. COUNTRY

Country Music Group Therapy/Biscuits & Groovy, The Deli, Norman. COUNTRY

Even It Up Tribute to Heat, Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewing Company. TRIBUTE

Joel Forlenza, Othello’s Italian Restaurant, Norman. INSTRUMENTALISTS

The Hype/Chris Hyde, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. ROCK

Pat Green, The Jones Assembly.

COUNTRY Shelly Phelps and The Storm, Bourbon Street Bar. BLUES

Jabee, Blue Note. RAP Jack Waters and The Unemployed, Grady’s 66 Pub. COUNTRY Joel Forlenza, Othello’s Italian Restaurant, Norman. INSTRUMENTALISTS Kalo, JJ’s Alley Bricktown Pub. ROCK Live Jazz!, Hefner Grill. JAZZ

Wade Bowen, Tower Theatre. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

McKee Brother Jazz Band, Bourbon Street Bar. JAZZ

FRIDAY, JAN. 20

Patrick Winslett, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee. ROCK

Boyz II Men, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. R&B

Stalling/Ramsey Thorton/Nature & Madness, Opolis, Norman. ALTERNATIVE

Jazz Night!, Blue Note. JAZZ

CJLilEz, The Vanguard, Tulsa. RAP

Live Jazz!, Hefner Grill. JAZZ

Emo Nite, Tower Theatre. EMO

Tin Can Gramophone/Hosty, The Deli, Norman.

FOLK

Linda Gail Lewis Family Jewels/Danny by Harvey/Anne Marie Lewis, Blue Note. ROCK

Whiskey Port Society/Hydramatics, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. COUNTRY

That 1 Guy, The Vanguard, Tulsa.

EXPERIMENTAL

No Whiners Aloud, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES

Limp Wizurds/Smokey Motel/Vulture Club, Opolis, Norman. FOLK

Trett Charles, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa.

COUNTRY

Voodoo, VZD’s Restaurant & Bar. ROCK

Ghostland Observatory, Tower Theatre.

ROCK

Kennedy Fine, Stonecloud Brewing Co. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

The Red River Ramblers, UCO Jazz Lab. JAZZ

Short & Broke/The BlueRays/JL Jones, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES

Barrett Lewis, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa.

ROCK

Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards, Beer City Music Hall. ALTERNATIVE

Kendrick McKinney Trio, 51st Street Speakeasy.

JAZZ

Robert Allen Gober, Hollywood Corners.

ACOUSTIC

SUNDAY, JAN. 15

Joel Forlenza, Othello’s Italian Restaurant, Norman. INSTRUMENTALISTS

Heartbreak Rodeo, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee. ACOUSTIC Jessica Tate, The Deli, Norman. INSTRUMENTAL

Wakeland, VZD’s Restaurant & Bar. COUNTRY

SUNDAY, JAN. 22 Heart of Gold, The Vanguard, Tulsa.

ROCK

Colton Blake, Grady’s 66 Pub. COUNTRY

Live Jazz!, Hefner Grill. JAZZ

Dylan Wheeler, Diamond Ballroom. COUNTRY

No Whiners Aloud, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES

The Groove Merchants, UCO Jazz Lab. COVER

Tin Can Gramophone/Hosty, The Deli, Norman.

FOLK

Hunter Thomas, Beer City Music Hall. COUNTRY

MONDAY, JAN. 23

Jessica Tate and the Green Mystic Quartet, The Deli, Norman. ACOUSTIC

The Aints/Bailey Gilbert & Friends, The Deli, Norman. AMERICANA

Joel Forlenza, Othello’s Italian Restaurant, Norman. INSTRUMENTALISTS

Chris Hyde, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa.

COVER

Jokers to the Right, Okie Tonk Café. COVER Kenny Pitts, Whiskey Chicks. ACOUSTIC

Mental Mondaze, Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café.

EXPERIMENTAL

Kolby Cooper, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. COUNTRY

TUESDAY, JAN. 24

Live Jazz!, Hefner Grill. JAZZ Magazu/Video Nasty/NIM/Field Dressed/Kemper Temper, The Sanctuary.

METAL

Ben Neikirk, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa.

COVER Bruce Benson & Studio B, 51st Street Speakeasy.

BLUES

McKee Brother Jazz Band, Bourbon Street Bar. JAZZ

Caleb McGee, The Deli, Norman. BLUES

Rusty Meyers/Denise Hoey, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. COUNTRY Shawn Proffitt, Parlor OKC. SINGER/ SONGWRITER Shlump, The Vanguard, Tulsa. ELECTRONIC Swim Fan/Dinosaur Boyfriend, Opolis, Norman.

INDIE Wink Burcham, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee. SINGER/SONGWRITER

That 1 Guy, created by Mike Silverman, is an experimental one-man-band in which

Silverman plays an instrument of his own invention called “The Magic Pipes” that he fabricated using pieces of classical instruments, items from a hardware store and various electronics. His unique music mixes genres from jazz to 70s power riffs, classical to funk, and 50s do-ops to electronic. Check him out at 8 p.m., Thurs., Jan 18 at Ponyboy, 423 NW 23rd St, 405-896-2037, ponyboyokc.com. THURS, JAN 18 Photo provided

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THE HIGH CULTURE STRAIN REVIEWS

Strain name: Strawberry Bubbles Grown by: Golden Hour Gardens Acquired from: Mosaic Dispensary

leaning flower offers an incredibly flavorful smoke sesh, leaving a strong taste of berries to coat the tongue before whisking you into a relaxing yet uplifting high.

Strain name: Tropical Gelato Grown by: Straight Fire Acquired from: Happy Labs Dispensary

Date acquired: Dec. 29

Date acquired: Dec. 30

Physical traits: frosted shades of green and orange

Physical traits: frosted light green and orange

Bouquet: citrusy and fruity

Bouquet: fruity, earthy and gassy

Review: Mosaic is operated by Resonant Cultivation, but the dispensary arm has made a mission of lining their shelves with strains from other craft growers you won’t often find anywhere else. Mark and Chelsea Donnelson created Golden Hour Gardens with the mission of producing high-quality small batch flower that the husbandand-wife team would like to smoke themselves. Growing hand-selected phenotypes in living soil and often sharing growing tips and information on their Instagram page, their pride shines through in this dense and frosty cross of Mimosa and Strawberry Guava. This “sativa”-

Review: Happy Labs Dispensary

opened their third location in Midtown in December, and Straight Fire is their house brand of flower. The Tropical Gelato came quickly recommended from their dense menu. The bright frosty buds hit the nose with a strong gassy aroma before breaking down into a dense fluffy bowl that hits as strong as it smells, though be prepared — the high isn’t quite as energizing as the flavor. This one produces a heavy, calming experience best suited for a quiet afternoon. Expect full body relaxation and a slightly sedative head high followed by a rather serious case of the munchies.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY WEEK OF JANUARY 12 Homework: What power will you possess in nine months that you do not yet have?

Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Nigerian author Wole Soyinka reworked the ancient Greek play, The Bacchae. In one passage, the god Dionysus criticizes King Pentheus, who is supposedly all-powerful.

“You are a man of chains,” Dionysus tells him. “You love chains. You breathe chains, talk chains, eat chains, dream chains, think chains. Your world is bound in manacles.”

The bad news, Aries, is that many of us have some resemblances to Pentheus. The good news is that the coming months will be a favorable time to shed at least some of your chains. Have fun liberating yourself! Try to help a few others wriggle free from their chains, too.

Doing so will aid your own emancipation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

The coming weeks will be a great time to fill your journal with more intense ruminations than you have for many moons. If you don’t have a journal, think about starting one. Reveal yourself to yourself, Taurus!

Make conscious that which has been vague, unnamed, or hiding. Here are assignments to help launch your flood of intimate self-talk. 1. Write passionately about an experience you’ve always wanted to try but have never done. 2. Conduct imaginary interviews with people who rouse strong feelings in you. 3. Describe what deity, superhero, or animal you are and how your special intelligence works. 4. Visualize a dream in which you appear as a bolder, more confident version of yourself. 5. Talk about a time you felt rousingly alive and how you plan to feel that way again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

A stranger approached me at Wild Birds Unlimited, a store that sells bird food and accessories. “You write the horoscopes, right?” she asked. “I’m a Gemini, and I want to thank you for helping me tone down my relentless fidgeting. You made me realize I have been secretly proud of tapping my fingers on the table while

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talking with people, and constantly darting my eyes around the room to check out the ever-changing views.

I’d unconsciously believed that stuff was a sign of my incredible vitality. But you’ve been a steadying influence. You’ve shown me ways to settle down and focus my energy better. I can see how restlessness sometimes saps my energy.” I told the woman, “You’re welcome!” and let her know that 2023 will be a favorable time to do much more of this good work.

Homework: Meditate on channeling your incredible vitality into being grounded and centered.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

According to Cancerian author Ronald Sukenick, the writer’s work is “to destroy restrictive viewpoints, notice the unnoticed, speak the unspeakable, shake stale habits, ward off evil, give vent to sorrow, pulverize doctrine, attack and uphold tradition as needed, and make life worth living.” I believe 2023 will be an excellent time for you to carry out those actions, even if you’re not a writer. You will have abundant power to bless and heal through creative rebellion and disruption. You will thrive as you seek out interesting novelty.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Psychotherapist Ryan Howes has wisdom you’ll benefit from heeding in the coming weeks. “We need to accept our age,” he writes. “We need to accept illnesses and addictions. We need to accept the past.

We need to accept others as they are.” He goes on to say that this doesn’t mean we must like all these situations. And we can certainly try to make the best of them. But when we don’t struggle in vain to change what’s beyond our control to change, we have more energy for things that we can actually affect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Here’s testimony from musician Pharrell Williams: “If someone asks me what inspires me, I always say, ‘That which is missing.’” Yes! This is an apt message for you, Virgo. The best way for you to generate motivation and excitement in the coming weeks will be to explore what is lacking, what is invisible, what’s lost or incomplete.

Check in with your deep intuition right now. Do you

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feel a stirring in your gut? It may tell you where to find important and intriguing things that are missing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

“Every animal knows far more than you do,” declares a proverb of the Nimíipuu people, also known as the Nez Perce. Author Russell Banks provides further testimony to convince us we should be humble about our powers of awareness. “There is a wonderful intelligence to the unconscious,” he says. “It’s always smarter than we are.” These are good pointers for you to heed in the coming weeks, Libra. You will have a special power to enhance your understanding of the world by calling on the savvy of animals and your unconscious mind. They will be especially rich sources of wisdom. Seek out their educational input!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Psychologist Carl Jung said that the whole point of Jesus Christ’s story was not that we should become exactly like him. Rather, we should aspire to be our best and highest selves in the same way that he fulfilled his unique mission. So Jesus was not the great exception, but rather the great example. I bring these meditations to your attention, Scorpio, because I believe life in 2023 will conspire to make you, more than ever before, the hero of your own destiny. You will be inspired to honor only your own standards of success and reject all others’.

You will clearly see that you are progressing at your own natural and righteous pace, which is why it makes no sense to compare your evolution to anyone else’s.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A reader named Mary Roseberry describes her experience of being a Sagittarius: “I hate to be bored. I hate imperfections. I hate to wait. I hate sadness. I hate conflict. I hate to be wrong. I hate tension.” Wow! I admire Mary’s succinct understanding of who she doesn’t want to be and what she doesn’t like to do. I invite you to compose a similar testimony. You would benefit from getting clear about the experiences you intend to avoid in 2023. Once you have done that, write a list of the interesting feelings and situations you will seek out with intense devotion during the coming months.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

When he was 74 years old, Capricorn author Norman Maclean published his first novel, A River Runs Through It. It became a best-seller. Capricorn film director Takeshi Kitano directed his first film at age 42. Now 75, he has since won many awards for his work in his native Japan. Capricorn activist Melchora Aquino, who was a leader in the Philippines’ fight for independence from Spain, launched her career as a revolutionary when she was in her eighties. She’s known as the “Mother of the Revolution.” I hope these heroes inspire you, dear Capricorn. I believe that 2023 is the year you will get an upgrade in any area of your life where you have seemed to be a late bloomer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will soon be called upon to summon grace under pressure; to express magnanimity while being challenged; to prove that your devotion to your high standards is more important than the transitory agendas of your ego. The good news is that you are primed and ready to succeed at these exact assignments. I have confidence in your power to activate the necessary courage and integrity with maximum poise and composure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“By dying daily, I have come to be,” wrote poet Theodore Roethke. He didn’t mean he suffered literal deaths. He was referring to the discipline of letting go of the past; shedding worn-out habits; leaving behind theories and attitudes that once served him well but no longer did; killing off parts of himself that were interfering with the arrival of the fresh future. I recommend his strategy to you, Pisces. To the degree that you agree to die daily, you will earn the right to be reborn big-time in a few weeks.

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45 “Back to Treasure Island,” e.g.?

John Martz is a cartoonist, an illustrator and a book designer in Toronto, Ontario, who specializes in picture 48 “Ideas worth spreading” books and graphic novels for kids. This is his first published crossword. He found that constructing it was offshoot akin to composing a page of comics. “The processes share a similar choreography of boxes and words and 49 Designers’ degs. visual design.” In the past he has created an end-of-year crossword for co-workers. This puzzle, coincidentally, 50 Ripen 51 Grandmother: Ger. grew out of last year’s. —W.S. 52 Prayer support?

53 Ballerina’s asset 54 Slugger Sammy 56 Justice ____ Brown Jackson 59 Like a bialy 61 “Crime and Punishment,” e.g.?

65 Make certain 67 Running the show, so to speak 68 Site of Vulcan’s forge 72 Vinaigrette vessel 73 Bit of butter 75 Suffix with block or stock 76 ____ vivant 77 Some family members, informally 78 Apple feature not found in the Apple logo 80 “If Beale Street Could Talk,” e.g.?

85 Some speaker systems, in brief 86 They often have large dollar signs on them, in cartoons 88 Stage name (and middle name) of Robyn Fenty 89 “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” e.g.?

91 They run parallel in a grocery store 93 14-time winner of the French Open 94 Fortune 95 Reddit Q. and A. 96 Some campers, in brief 97 Author Calvino 99 “The Help,” e.g.?

ACROSS 21 “Stop right there!”

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109 One hundred, in 24 “Little House on the 38 Cocktail made with Ben Hardaway Honduras Prairie,” e.g.? grenadine 5 Occupied, as a desk 110 Sound from R2-D2 26 “The Haunting of Hill 40 “20,000 Leagues Under 111 Ice cream flavor with a 10 Language of Lahore House,” e.g.? the Sea,” e.g.?

14 Cantankerous sort crunch 29 Grilled cornmeal cake 42 One studying for a bar 18 Siouan people 112 Straddling popular in Latin America or bat mitzvah, usually 19 1984 comedy in which 113 Purple-crayon-carrying 30 Singer Zadora 43 Onboarding participants Daryl Hannah plays a boy of childern’s 31 No. in an email signature 44 Wetland mermaid literature line 20 Takes a turn

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11 Hundred Acre Wood resident who sometimes falls into mouse holes while practicing jumping 12 Issued an edict, say 13 App developer’s target 14 Place of worship 15 Cat breed with a shabbysounding name 16 Fermented brew 17 Seoul singers 19 Indy-to-Memphis dir.

25 Toluca lucre 27 Reserved, as seats 28 Big affair 33 One might have three parts, with or without its last letter 34 Strength 36 “Whatevs” 37 Pick up 38 Spaghetti-sauce brand 39 Chaired 40 Word with small or deep 41 Perturb 42 Some spots for vaccines, in brief 43 Buses and trains 46 Film role played by a terrier named Terry 47 Saudi Arabia neighbor 49 Animal whose name comes from the Narragansett word for “twig-eater” 52 Parts of A.T.M.s 53 ____ chart 55 Some recesses

56 Wine cocktail 57 Legal suffix 58 Actress Aniston, familiarly 59 I, to Claudius 60 Prominent manufacturer of A.T.M.s 62 Daily grind 63 Mary ____, first lady’s maiden name 64 Large jug 65 Grande who has broken 27 (and counting) Guinness world records for musical accomplishments 66 Partly covered, in a way 69 Cut with a letter opener?

70 High times?

71 “My Way” lyricist Paul 72 Debate airer 73 The Rose City, so nicknamed for its pink sandstone 74 Bounds 78 Sun, in Santiago 79 Hit list 80 I.R.S. employee: Abbr.

81 Without direction 82 [I know it’s wrong] 83 Snippy 84 The creeps 86 1980s-’90s legal drama 87 All over again 90 Passover servings 91 ____ dozen 92 Some acids, informally 98 Student ____ 100 Phil ____, Joan Baez contemporary 101 Antipiracy org.

102 Role for George Burns, Morgan Freeman and Whoopi Goldberg 103 Tax amount 104 Pointer for an Olympian?

105 Scare word 106 Safari or Chrome address, in brief 107 Slip into 108 Catch sight of

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