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The End Is Nigh

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With myriad threats to civilization, learning how to find food and water might just become a lifesaver.

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By Robin Meyers

This is becoming pathological, deeply disturbing and perhaps even a case for serious psychotherapy.

Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to eliminate OETA because it “indoctrinates children.” Programs like Clifford the Big Red Dog are to blame, because there was an episode where someone had two mothers, and since that never actually happens in the real world, kids should be protected from the truth (read: lied to). Stitt said that OETA “just overly sexualizes our kids.” Overly? Does this mean that there is some level of sexualizing that is OK? Perhaps he’s watched too many programs on network TV, because OETA can’t possibly compete with The Bachelor, not to mention Toddlers & Tiaras.

We heard the same thing from Ryan Walters, who also believes indoctrination is evil unless it’s the right kind, especially the religious kind. “Why are we using taxpayer dollars to support something that competes with the private sector?” asked Stitt. “Taxpayers should not have to pay to subsidize a TV station.” He said he ran for governor to protect taxpayers from funding things they shouldn’t be forced to support. Right on.

That’s why Stitt has met secretly to appropriate large sums of taxpayer dollars to make undisclosed promises to big companies if they move to Oklahoma. Lately, those bonuses were just not enough. Why? Because our schools are so bad. The answer? Ask the taxpayers to—you guessed it—subsidize private school tuition that none of us paid our taxes to support (including religious schools which clearly violates the separation of church and state) so that more families moving to Oklahoma will be able to use those precious taxpayer dollars to subsidize things the taxpayer shouldn’t be forced to support. Right on.

As for using taxpayer dollars to support something that competes with the private sector, we voted to do that when it comes to public broadcasting because otherwise our only options are corporate media. In other words, we voted to be able

to choose programming that is not censored by oil and gas, or by the chamber of commerce or by local stations whose weathercasters dare not say the words, “global climate change.” That’s indoctrination.

In other words, we voted to use our public funds for what we consider to be a valuable public purpose. We know that without ad revenue, OETA cannot compete with the private sector, but we also know that this frees them from corporate journalism and bottomline censorship. Fox News is what you get when private money is all that matters: A news station that knowingly lied to its viewers about the last election to enrich itself. Those intentional lies drew a straight line to Jan. 6, 2021, where real people died and democracy almost did. Compare that to Clifford the Big Red Dog, or another demon according to Fox News, Work it out Wombats!

Try to remember, Gov. Stitt, that OETA stands for Oklahoma Educational Television Authority. For over five decades, many poor children learned to read and do math watching Sesame Street. Kids learned that their feelings matter, and that other people’s feelings matter, watching the incomparable Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood Oklahomans, especially in rural communities, could escape the abysmal trash of “private sector” TV to watch Masterpiece Theater and Antiques Roadshow, not to mention documentaries that are second to none, especially the bravest investigative program left on television, Frontline

As one of many Oklahomans who watches PBS News Hour religiously, my wife and I are rewarded with an hour of thoughtful, in-depth news, arts and entertainment programming, and the occasional Brief-butSpectacular testimonies of amazing human beings. On Fridays, we get the chance to hear two thoughtful men from different political parties, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart, having civilized and insightful conversations about things they don’t

always agree on. Compare that to the slash-and–burn journalism of the private sector and you’ll understand why so many of us love OETA. Public radio and public television are an oasis in a jungle of hyper-polemical noise, not to mention a respite from truly oversexualized network programming. Oklahomans love OETA— just ask them.

Truth be known, the Ozzie and Harriet programing of the 1950s may have done us more harm than learning about families with two moms or two dads. Our kids already know about those families. They also know about kids who sometimes grow up feeling trapped in the wrong body. The question is, how should an honest and compassionate society handle this reality? By pretending that it does not exist or by confusing information with propaganda? Learning about something is not the same thing as being encouraged to give it a try. This fear, that talking honestly about sex would encourage more sex, has always been the argument against sex education in our schools. Exactly the opposite is true.

Now that the governor is modeling truly adult behavior by vetoing every bill that reaches his desk because he didn’t get his way, some of our most disadvantaged and endangered kids will not get the help they need. The unsigned bills include Senate Bill 291, which adds child abuse as a reason to file for a

protective order. Compare that to the threat posed by Clifford the Big Red Dog.

As for teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion, Ryan Walters says that those programs are “positively Marxist.” Has he read the inscription on the Statue of Liberty lately? DEI is positively American.

As for “oversexualizing our kids,” that ship sailed a long time ago and parents have long had to navigate those troubled waters by monitoring what their children watch. Modest proposal: If you think Clifford the Big Red Dog is grooming your kids, then don’t watch it.

But let’s be real. The private sector does not solve all the problems of life. In fact, news and programming governed strictly by the bottom line is what has given us the ocean of lies in which we are now drowning. Thank goodness we have OETA.

Now what will you do to make sure we keep it?

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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Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers. | Photo by Berlin Green

Beginning in an ending

By KM Bramlett

An ongoing pandemic, supply chain disruptions, worker shortages and political unrest have laid bare the fragility of our societal foundations. Combine these current challenges with the constant threat of natural disasters and it’s easy to imagine how civilization can begin to unravel at the seams.

Are you ready for the next crisis?

A basic, disaster preparedness kit is sufficient for most crisis events, and ready.gov recommends being prepared for a disaster situation that could last three days.

There is no one-size-fits-all preparedness plan since needs will vary based on the environment and other personal factors. The need for food and water, however, is universal. When the tap runs dry, your emergency supplies dwindle, and trucks stop showing up to grocery stores, what should you do?

Locating, collecting, assessing, and treating water

In A Field Guide to Clean Drinking Water: How to Find, Assess, Treat, and Store It, renowned survivalist Joe Vogel shares his expertise in this particular survival skill. I’ve used it as the foundation for this portion of this explainer.

Oklahoma has numerous field sources for water: rivers, lakes, ponds, swimming pools, drainage ditches, and more, but if there are no known water sources around, here are some strategies for seeking out hidden water.

First, mind property lines. If you’re searching on someone else’s property without contacting the owner in advance, you’ll have bigger problems on your hands.

Next, study the terrain in the area. Look for low-lying topographical features and imagine where water would flow and collect during rainfall.

Pay attention to the nearby plants and wildlife. Certain types of vegetation signal the presence of standing water or consistently moist soil. Plants common to wet areas in Oklahoma include reeds and rushes (tall, stiff grass-like plants that grow

in clumps), cattails, ferns, and trees with shallow root systems, like the willow.

The appearance of snails, slugs or gatherings of vertebrate animals is also a sign of nearby water. Keep in mind that animals are carriers of disease, so treatment of raw water is imperative. More on that later.

In the absence of flowing or standing water sources, you might have to earn a drink with sweat equity. Once you’ve located an appropriate low-lying area, ideally with promising signs of vegetation, attempt to dig at least three feet deep and wait for water to collect in the bottom of the hole.

If you have the luxury of waiting for rain, collecting rainwater for drinking is easy and safe. If it hasn’t come in contact with the ground or any other potentially polluted surface, rainwater can generally be consumed without treatment. Puddles or ponds must be treated.

If digging and waiting for rain are not options, capturing water from the air may be the best bet in desperate situations. Use a tarp, rescue blanket, or other sail-like structure hung vertically to gather condensation overnight. Form a small trough or fold at the bottom of the sheet to collect the water as it trickles down the surface and wring out any excess water before the sun rises and evaporates it, according to Vogel.

Use your senses to help you determine the quality of raw water. Safe drinking water should have no odor or strong flavor. Is the water standing or flowing? Flowing water tends to have fewer germs but could still be contaminated with chemicals.

The appearance tells you much. If it’s clear or slightly-discolored the water probably contains tannins from organic matter and is likely not contaminated with heavy metals or other harmful chemicals. Any haziness is a sign that there is sediment or microorganisms that need to be filtered out before purification. If the color of the water is very dark, bright yellow, green, or blue, it is polluted

and unsuitable for consumption, Vogel writes.

The purpose of treating raw water is not to sterilize it but just to reduce the amounts of pathogens and pollutants to safe levels. This is the same standard of tap water. It’s not sterile but “safe enough” to drink.

The largest bits of debris and silt must be removed by way of sedimentation. Leave raw water to sit, allowing the sediment to settle at the bottom or float to the top, depending on the properties of the various materials. After the solids have completely separated to the very top and bottom of the container, perform decantation. Begin by slowly and carefully pouring the buoyant top layer away, then slowly and carefully pour the clear, mid-layer of water into another container for further treatment.

Be sure not to return the container to the upright position before the pouring process is complete or it will have to be repeated.

Some particles in raw water may need to be removed through precipitation using heat. Raw water that is high in minerals, metals, algae, etc. needs to be treated with heat. Do not boil the water, which will destroy the cells of microorganisms and release toxins into the water. Allow the water to cool, then pour it off in the same process described above.

After sedimentation and decantation, the raw water should be further purified through tightly-packed woven fabric, plant fibers (like cattail hairs), sponges, or whatever else you have that might work. The neck of a plastic bottle that is stuffed and layered with fabric or fibers works well for prefiltration.

For water disinfection, boiling water to disinfect is the simplest method, but takes a lot of energy. According to Vogel, heating water to 180 degrees Fahrenheit or just up to

the boiling point is sufficient to kill organisms of concern.

SODIS (solar water disinfection) is done with a clear plastic bottle, clear glass, or clear hydration bladder. It’s effective only in transparent containers and with water that has no cloudiness since ultraviolet rays must penetrate thoroughly. On a clear, sunny day, apply the SODIS method for six to ten hours. Cloud cover will diminish its effectiveness and it can take up to two or three days.

If you’ve planned ahead, the easiest method of disinfection by filtration is a backpacking water filter. If you have to make a filter, charcoal is a decent filtration medium for germ reduction, though not as effective. If you’ve thought ahead and have disinfection drops or tablets, be sure to follow the directions precisely or they could be at best ineffective or at worst, harmful.

Once you’ve done all the work to collect and treat this hard-earned resource, you’ll want to do everything you can to prevent recontamination in storage. Germ growth can pose problems if drinking water is not properly preserved and stored long-term.

Improvised containers may be necessary if nothing else is available. A plastic bag or condom inside a cloth cover, like a pant leg tied off at the bottom, would make a good transport container. “When using thin material such as latex or plastic sheeting to fashion a transportable container, adding a stabilizing outer shell is essential,” Vogel writes. Place the plastic bag or condom inside the cloth shell before filling it with water to avoid puncturing it after it’s filled.

If you’re improvising stationary storage, a small hand-dug pond lined with a rescue blanket or other nonporous sheet will work. Fashion a cover for the pond to slow evapora-

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tion and recontamination.

For preserving clean drinking water, repeat SODIS or utilizing a process called tyndallization (a fancy way to say “repeated boiling”) are your best bets.

“Water that has been heated to boiling point can be consumed immediately after cooling but will recontaminate quickly…Reheating it briefly during the following two or three days, however, reduces the number of inactive and heat-resistant [phages] to vanishingly low levels,” Vogel writes.

Repeated SODIS is done by storing drinking water directly in the sun in clear food-grade containers so that ultraviolet radiation penetrates and kills germs daily. This is best done on intensely sunny days.

In contrast, you can store disinfected water in a cool, shady place to stifle the growth of algae and bacteria. The “chill and shade” storage method keeps water safe for drinking for a few days.

Wild food for wild times: an introduction to safe and ethical foraging practices

In times of stability, foraging (also known as wildcrafting) is a great way to enjoy time outdoors and be more connected to nature. If produce supply chains are interrupted or social unrest leads to the closure of grocery stores, knowing where to find edible and medicinal wild plants and fungi is an important survival skill.

Foraging fosters independence from industrialized food production systems and can help control the spread of invasive species.

With some education and practice, anyone can learn how to find local wild food, and finding a community of experts to learn from is vital.

Ashley Clouse is a homesteader with her husband, Stewart, and their 10 children at Restoration Farms in Peggs, about 60 miles east of Tulsa. She and Stewart offer classes on homesteading tech-

niques, water filtration, off-grid cooking and other topics in self-sufficiency.

What follows is a summary of Ashley Clouse’s introduction to wildcrafting workshop.

It takes time and practice to become proficient at foraging, but to get started, here are important elements to focus on: plant/fungi identification, consideration of contamination risks, and ethical practices.

The most important factor in successful foraging practices is proper identification. Accurate identification is a matter of life and death. If you’re not absolutely certain you’ve successfully identified a plant, do not consume it until you get confirmation from an expert.

Be aware that some edible plants have lethal look-alikes. For example, it takes practice to differentiate wild yarrow (a useful medicinal plant) with its deadly look-alike—poison hemlock.

Clouse recommends drawing sketches of the plants you’re learning to identify, as it can help with mem-

orizing important visual characteristics. She also advises wildcrafters to learn the Latin names of plants since colloquial names may vary by region.

Keep in mind that certain parts of a plant may be safe for consumption and other parts may not. The seeds and flowers of a plant might be edible while the leaves and roots may be toxic, for instance.

As you’re learning to identify safe edible plants and fungi, be sure to consult multiple field guides and talk to experts who can confirm your identification. If you’re taking photos of a plant to get help with identification, be sure to capture the setting/surroundings of the plant and get close-up images of flowers, leaves, and the stem.

Even if a plant or fungi is consumable, note any contraindications with some medical conditions, interactions with certain pharmaceuticals, or restrictions for pregnant people when consuming wild food.

Even if a plant is safe to eat or use as medicine, consider whether it could be contaminated as you assess its immediate environment.

Clouse and other experts recommend not consuming plants that grew within 500 to 1000 feet to a roadway, especially high-traffic thor-

oughfares. Plants found along a remote country road may be safe.

Also consider the grade of the land in a foraging area. If the plants are downhill from a busy road, near a polluting mine or factory, or next to an agricultural area, avoid foraging there. Industrial fertilizers, animal waste, or other harmful pollutants may have washed onto those plants or into the soil

Harvesting seeds in these types of locations to grow at home is safe, but do not consume the plants.

Also note that an area may look safe, but if it’s been sprayed with pes-

ticides or herbicides within the last three years, plants there may have absorbed poison. If an area has been spray-free for three years or longer, and there are no other contamination risks, it’s likely safe to consume found there.

Don’t be an unscrupulous forager.

Wherever you forage, be certain that you’re permitted to do it there. Get permission from landowners, and if you’re on public land, check local laws about foraging. Some parks, for example, allow foraging and some don’t.

Leave the smallest trace possible

as you harvest wild food. Don’t leave big holes, messes or other signs of destruction.

Never harvest more than you’ll use.

Know the differences between native, non-native, and invasive species. If a species is native, protected, or rare, don’t harvest it. If it’s invasive and harmful to the surrounding environment, take all you want. This will stifle the spread of the harmful species and make more room for beneficial, native plants.

Consider how many other people may be foraging in that area. Be sure not to take more than a small fraction of the plant to leave some for other foragers. Clouse recommends not taking more than 10 percent of a plant in areas with lots of foragers.

In lower traffic areas, taking up to one-third of a plant may be okay. A common rule is to harvest onethird, leave one-third for the wildlife to eat, and one-third for the survival of the plant.

For more information on foraging/wildcrafting, herbalism, permaculture principles, homesteading, and more at facebook.com/restorationfarming

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 Orville Peck

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28 Warren Zeiders

Knowing which plants are edible and which are not can help you survive. | Photo Adobe Stock

Illustrations by Jerry Bennett

In an age where even the yawn-inducing programming of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority, our state’s PBS affiliate, is being accused of a “woke agenda,” the conservatives have no problem using the s-word as a slur against anything they simply don’t like.

Meanwhile, the state Congress is advancing what they call a “perform fund.”

“The money could provide up to five new-job-based rebate payments if a company invests at least $1 billion in a project and hires at least 1,400 new

employees,” NonDoc reported.

And much has been reported about a stalled deal with Panasonic about building a battery plant in Pryor.

“The agreement between Panasonic and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce stipulates a contingency that, by June 1, the governor must sign ‘into law an appropriation in the amount of at least $245 million providing funds for the benefit of the company all upon such terms and conditions that are acceptable to the company,’ according to NonDoc.

Can someone point out how

Ryan Walters sure kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week in his own special way.

“I don’t negotiate with the teachers union. They’re a terrorist organization,” told a room full of people to immediate and reverberating rebuke.

Unapologetic, he doubled down on the sentiment, “I don’t negotiate with folks who would sabotage our kids. That’s a terrorist organization in my book.”

Beyond antagonism, Walters is also using his position to sabotage public education in this state, a whistleblower has since revealed.

Terri Grissom, the former director of grant development at the Oklahoma State Department of Education who resigned last month, told the Tulsa World , “The new leadership team is not moving on anything. They won’t approve anything. They won’t sign contracts. No work is actually happening. When work shuts down, everything is in jeopardy.”

Walters also said that he has

already applied for a multimillion dollar grant … but that application window doesn’t even open until next year, Grissom said.

“The public has a right to know about his lies. If he’s going to lie about federal grants, he’s going to lie about anything,” she told the Tulsa World.

This didn’t happen in a vacuum. Walters beat out Jena Nelson by more than 150,000 votes in November, so this is all happening at the behest of a ma jority of voters.

Now that his first six months in office are up, Republicans can’t claim “buyer’s remorse.” They got exactly who they voted for and should not be permitted to forget it.

tional corporations to come to the state isn’t socialism? Explain it to us like we’re kindergartners.

None of this is to say that publicprivate partnerships are a bad thing for the state or for the citizens of Oklahoma. Agreeing that we spend

the community’s funds on things that benefit the community — like police, fire departments and public schools — is part of the social contract.

But stop trying to pretend that it isn’t what it is.

Have you ever noticed that it’s only “socialism” when the public money in question would be used to directly benefit the, you know, public?

Piece of pie

Pizza is a timeless cuisine ideal for any celebration, consolation or easy meal. Its beauty is in its simplicity, whether your choice of pie is deep dish, wood-fired, New York style, Neapolitan or even the disgraced Hawaiian. This is a love letter to every pizza out there.

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If you’ve been around these parts for a minute, chances are you’ve seen the Saucee food truck parked at a local business or driving around. After years of having to play hide-and-seek with it, Saucee finally opened a brick-andmortar making it all the easier to enjoy your charred Neapolitan-style pizza. Saucee amplifies the pizza game by

(405) 521-9800 • 2912 Paseo Drive saucedonpaseo.com

Remember Friday night pizza trips with your parents after school at the local Pizza Hut? Sauced on Paseo wants you to remember those times. After a 2021 fire, Sauced recently reopened under new ownership, reinventing itself as a casual nostalgic spot while still having quality New York-style pies. Order a full one or try one of their rotating slices of the day.

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Located in the Classen Curve, Upper Crust is an upscale pizza shop specializing in 12-inch woodfired pizzas with unique toppings. For the limited few of you who enjoy the Hawaiian (I know you’re out there), Upper Crust has curated a pie for you. This pizza has a tangy BBQ sauce as opposed to regular marinara and is topped with bricked chicken, smoked bacon and, of course, pineapple.

The Saucee Sicilian

Upper Crust Sauced

Having never been to New York City, I can confidently say I’ve eaten an authentic New York slice. The only other location being in Harlem, Dado’s is a gem of a pizza shop. What sets Dado’s apart from other pizza shops in town is their machine that transforms Oklahoma water into New York water literally making it an authentic New York slice tasting unlike anywhere else in Oklahoma.

Hailed as Oklahoma City’s first Neapolitan pizza restaurant, Gusto has been slinging pies into their Naples-built Stefano Ferarra oven for more than a decade. Housing a plethora of savory flavors, most of their menu being vegetarian-friendly as well. Gusto ensures a perfectly charred crispy crust pizza with fresh ingredients every visit, but if you’re looking for a pizza with vegetables you could swear just came from the ground, try the cherry tomato Napoletana.

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A hot spot for rooftop dining with an exceptional view of the city to boot, The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen is another top class Neapolitan pizza shop specializing in unique pies. Originating as a food truck in 2013, Hall’s has thrived since opening their brickand-mortar in Midtown. Bringing innovative toppings and flavors to your table with pizzas such as the Samwise, a complex pie with rosemary potatoes, cream cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle.

Rendezvous Pizza is the perfect spot to visit if you and your party can’t see eye-to-eye over whether New York or Detroit has the best pizza. Specializing in both, their Detroit style is an exemplary deep dish pie with perfectly crispy cheesy edges and a dough so airy you’ll be convinced you’re eating a cloud. The New York-style is a foldable yet crispy crust that’ll surely leave you wanting more.

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Rise up

THE NATIONAL TOUR OF HAMILTON MAKES ITS STOP IN OKLAHOMA CITY THIS SPRING.

By Adrienne Proctor

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton: An American Musical tells the story of a man that history almost forgot.

Alexander Hamilton, an American Revolutionera immigrant, selftaught scholar and the first Secretary of Treasury, died in a duel with Aaron Burr, a political rival, foe and future vice president.

The musical explores the intertwined history of these two figures and unpacks how their careers, lives, and legacies became stories of the immigrant experience, the founding of America and a deeply personal account of one man’s rising and his undoing.

When it debuted in 2016, Hamilton became an overnight phenomenon that had audiences flocking to New York City. It soon became the most expensive ticket on Broadway. “Hamilmania,” the frenzy surrounding this show, quickly spread. Hamilton was all anyone talked about when it debuted and tickets became a commodity unlike anything ever seen in the theatre world. After a sweep at the Tony Awards, a much-anticipated national tour followed in 2017 with two simultaneous casts touring the country. The first leg of the tour stopped in Oklahoma City in 2019. The tour swings back through the Civic Center May 24 through June 4 with an all-new cast filling the roles.

“I’m excited for audiences to experience this story again or for the first time,” Nikisha Williams, who plays Eliza Hamilton, said. “I’ve been touring with the show since 2018, and I’ve been the fulltime Eliza since August 2022. I started out performing as an ensemble member, and I also worked

as an understudy for the sister roles. I left the show after the pandemic, but as soon as I left, I was asked to come back and portray Eliza. It was such a surprise to

fathers, but not as much is said about the women in history. The women were always in the background, but they contributed just as much to the development of our

with the second act’s solo performance of the song “Burn.” The rest of the show is high-energy and heavily influenced by rap and R&B. Eliza’s solo number is a rare ballad in the show.

“Performing ‘Burn’ is when I get the opportunity to just be present. I can sit down and focus. I get to tell this important story through quiet and stillness. Throughout the rest of the performance, I’m running around all over the stage. It can become tiring. I really look forward to this moment. If I had to pick one song that I love to perform, it’s definitely ‘Burn’ for me,” she said.

Alexander Hamilton had more enemies than friends in politics. An illicit affair and the loss of his son in a duel tainted his reputation and ensured his place in history as a flawed, yet truly American hero.

me. It has been a dream come true to land this role.”

“This tour features a completely different cast from the last tour stop in 2019. There’s a whole new experience and energy to this cast that is completely unique. Even if you have seen it, or if you’ve watched it on Disney Plus, you’ll still want to come see the show live. Audiences can see these characters, and although they’re familiar, we are portraying them in a whole new light. It’s going to be so fun and exciting. Audiences are in for a treat,” she said.

“It’s important to tell Eliza’s story because, as Alexander Hamilton’s wife, she’s the reason we know his story today. Eliza sought biographers to keep Alexander’s legacy alive after his death. It’s important that people see how much this woman accomplished in this period in history. We often talk about the founding

country,” Williams said. “I recently had an audience member tell me that it’s just called Hamilton because it’s about Alexander and Eliza Hamilton. It’s her story just as much as his. Hamilton is a name that’s never been known prior to this musical about his life. And without the work Eliza did, we wouldn’t know him at all.”

“I think I love playing Eliza because I see myself in her. Eliza shares my personality in so many ways. She’s someone who knows what she wants, but she’s not as boisterous or forthright as her sisters. She’s a planner, like me. Every night when I’m performing, I see different facets of myself in her. Eliza has goals of her own that she wants to accomplish, but she’s also focused on being a support system for others,” she said.

A standout moment for Williams occurs late in the show,

Hamilton is made for and by modern theatregoers and it’s a love letter to live theatrical performance. Featuring diverse casting, modernized costumes, and music that you’d find on Top 40 radio, it’s a masterpiece that is complex, overwhelming and packs a surprise at every turn. The only way to see it (legally) is in New York or on the tour, and the parking is much better in Oklahoma City.

Tickets, which are expected to sell quickly and are limited to eight per person, are available through the official site.

Visit okcbroadway.com

A scene from a live performance of Hamilton. | Photo provided.

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Murderous minds

By Matt Dinger

Professor Scott Bonn has dedicated his life to trying to understand what makes the darkest souls among us tick. The host of “The Killing Hour with Doc Bonn” podcast took some time while traveling between his first few dates of the tour to share what he’s already learned on the road and what he intends to bring to his Tower Theatre audience May 21.

Oklahoma Gazette: How does your live show differ from what you’re used to doing, whether it’s podcasting or writing essays and books?

Bonn: For me, being able to get a live audience reaction in real time to things that I typically just write about, or my commentary on TV, but don’t have the opportunity to actually get real time live feedback, is really incredible. It’s a wonderful thing. It validated certain things that I might be talking about or a perspective that I have.

OKG: Have you done this at all before, or is this kind of your maiden voyage?

Bonn: In terms of a theatrical event, this is my first time … I’ve had sort of parallel experiences. I’ve done a lot of speaking at criminology conferences, and on TV and podcasts and I’m also a professor, so I’ve been in the classroom for years, but it’s different getting on stage with the lights and the audience. They’re hanging on every word.

OKG: Without giving away too many spoilers, what’s the format of the show?

Bonn: It’s broken up into two acts. In act number one, I attempt to tell the audience everything that they perhaps have always wanted to know about serial killers but maybe were afraid to ask. I would say a pretty thorough deep dive into the psychology into the motivations, the various types of serial killers, how many of them there are and a

little bit of background on the FBI and profiling and things like that. And, of course, it’s not just me talking. We have interview clips from some very notorious serial killers themselves and also little short clips of some of my colleagues and some people that I regard very highly and their insights, so we intersperse these little clips in there as well. And then act number two is really exciting, because this is where I get to take the audience up close and personal, as I like to say, with two of the most infamous serial killers of the 20th century. And those are the Son of Sam, David Berkowitz, and Dennis Rader, who actually gave himself the brand name Bind, Torture, Kill [BTK] of all things. And I had extensive correspondence and interviews with Berkowitz in particular and correspondence with Rader and so I tell incredible stories and one-of-a-kind anecdotes about those experiences. And then we do a little switch and we go into a Q&A session. We have an opportunity there during the intermission for people to write questions and put them in a bowl and then I attempt to, in a very rapid fire fashion, end the show by trying to answer as many questions as possible. The bowl the last couple of nights, it was filled with questions. I know people are interested in this topic, that’s why I’m doing it, but the number of questions is just absolutely incredible.

OKG: Was there a particular reason for choosing Berkowitz and Rader?

Bonn: The book that I wrote, it’s called Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Savage Murderers. It’s in depth, there’s a lot of meat in there about serial killers, but it’s almost

as much about us, the public, and our fascination with them. It’s almost like turning the mirror around and saying, “the monster without, the monster within” and taking a look at ourselves. And that I found that that really, really resonates with people. To answer your question. The reason that I deliberately picked Rader and Berkowitz is because these were two serial killers, who were during the 1970s, that’s when they started out, it’s now called the “me decade.” And these were serial killers who craved, who hungered for public notoriety, so much so that they gave themselves their own brand name. They named themselves Son of Sam and Bind, Torture, Kill [BTK]. And then they toyed with the police and the media. They’d write letters and play cat and mouse. “Catch me if you can.” To me, this is the epitome of the narcissistic serial killer that actually needs public feedback. So I thought, who better to get the direct feedback from and to provide the perspective than these two guys? And I’m telling you, they snapped at the opportunity. They jumped at it, because they think they’re the smartest cats in the world and most interesting cats in the world. So when I told him that I am, at that time, a college professor and I’m writing a book, I immediately got letters back from them saying that they would be happy to be involved.

OKG: I also read a piece that you published in Psychology Today about mass shooters. Obviously, we’ve seen more of a trend in that

direction. You wrote that you do not think, because of the planning that goes into such events, that these people “snapped.” Do you think that that has to do anything with the transmutation of these impulses, or is that an entirely separate phenomena?

Bonn: Great question. Completely different motivations. We’re definitely seeing an uptick, unfortunately, in these terrible events. But the motivations themselves are very, very different. A serial killer is driven by an internal compulsion. Oftentimes, it takes the form of a fantasy need, something to play God, to be God. Sometimes it’s about sex. Other times they have a mission — they give themselves a mission to kill homeless people, something like that. But it’s a craving that doesn’t go away, and they want to scratch that itch over and over again, where as these mass shooters tend to be very angry, fatalistic individuals who want to go out and make a bold statement, kill as many people as possible, and then frequently turn the gun on themselves, or die as a result of suicide by cop. More than 50 percent of those mass shooters die right there at the crime scene, so they don’t they don’t have the exit plans. They don’t have an escape plan, whereas serial killers always want to live to kill another day.

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FAMED CRIMINOLOGIST DR. SCOTT BONN IS MAKING AN OKLAHOMA CITY STOP ON HIS FIRST TOUR TO DISCUSS HIS EXPERTISE IN SERIAL KILLERS.

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

BOOKS

Laurel Thomas book signing fiction novelist will be autographing and reading excerpts from When Stars Brush Earth and Stones of Promise which are from her Maura O’Donnell’s fantasy-adventure series 3-4:30 p.m., May 20. Deer Clan Books, 3905 N. College Ave, 405-826-2424, facebook.com/

DeerClanBooks. SAT, MAY 20

New Ink meet up-and-coming authors including Lauren Brownrigg, D.D. Shaputis, Donna Rynda, and others, 3-5 p.m., May 20. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. SAT, MAY 20

Read the West Book Club discuss the book

The Big Sky, the first book in the series of epic adventure novels based in the American West by A. B. Guthrie Jr.’s, 1-2:15 p.m., May 21. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SUN, MAY 21

FILM

Beau is Afraid (2023, USA, United Kingdom, Finland, Ari Aster) after his mother’s unexpected demise, a gentle yet anxiety-ridden man confronts his deepest fears while undertaking a monumental journey to return to his hometown, 8 p.m., May 26; 2 & 8 p.m., May 27; 3 p.m., May 28. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

FRI-SUN, MAY 26-28

BlackBerry (2022, Canada, Matt Johnson) the story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone, 5:30 & 8 p.m., May 12; 2 & 8 p.m., May 13; 12:30 & 3 p.m., May 14; 7:30 p.m., May 18. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-

THU, MAY 12-14, 18

The Card Counter (2021, USA, United Kingdom, China, Sweden, Paul Schrader) a former military interrogator turned professional gambler who seeks redemption while mentoring a young man and confronting his troubled past, 7:30 p.m., May 25. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

THU, MAY 25

Frankenhooker (1990, USA, Frank Henenlotter) a medical student strives to reconstruct his decapitated fiancée by assembling a new body from Manhattan street prostitutes, 7 p.m., May 24. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456, rodeocinema.org. WED, MAY 24

Human Flowers of Flesh (2022, France, Germany, Helena Wittmann) fascinated by the male rituals and camaraderie of a crew of French Foreign Legionnaires, Ida follows them on a journey across the Mediterranean, 5:30 p.m., May 20. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, MAY 20

Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. (1992, USA, Leslie Harris) a determined teenager from Brooklyn who aspires to become a doctor and defy the limitations of her environment, but must overcome numerous challenges that jeopardize her dreams, 7:30 p.m., May 25. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456, rodeocinema.org.

THU, MAY 25

Master Gardener (2022, USA, Paul Schrader) an attentive horticulturist, deeply dedicated to maintaining the exquisite grounds of a magnificent estate, diligently serves his employer—a wealthy dowager—attending to her needs and desires, 5:30 p.m., May 26-27. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRISAT, MAY 26-27

Showing Up (2022, USA, Kelly Reichardt) a comedy-drama about a sculptor preparing to open a new show tries to work amidst the daily dramas of family and friends, 5:30 & 8 p.m., May 19; 2 & 8 p.m., May 20; 12:30 & 3 p.m., May 21. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-SUN, MAY 19-21

OKG PICKS

HAPPENINGS

Bethany 66 Festival free family entertainment on Route 66 in Downtown Bethany featuring a car, truck and motorcycle show, a children’s parade, live entertainment, food trucks and much more, 9 a.m.3 p.m., May 27. Downtown Bethany, NW 38th St. & Asbury Ave., 405-789-2146, bethanyimprovementfoundation.com/bethany-66-festival. SAT, MAY 27

Budweiser’s Custom Cars Super Show Tour see custom built vehicles in over 100 categories, including lowriders, classics, imports and much more, noon-6 p.m., May 20. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds; Oklahoma Expo Hall, 3213 Wichita Walk, 405-9486700, okstatefair.com. SAT, MAY 20

Chuck Wagon Festival a family-friendly event celebrating the Western and Native American history featuring food by Chuck Wagon cooks, activities from archery to crafts and live music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 27-28. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-SUN, MAY 27-28

Compost Corral in this month’s class participants will learn about the creatures that help turn waste into nutrient soil, 6-7:30 p.m., May 18. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark.org. THU, MAY 18

Dungeons & Dragons & Brews join in on an afternoon of adventuring while playing the fantasy tabletop role-playing game and enjoying local craft beer, 1 & 5 p.m., Sundays through Dec. Vanessa House Beer Co., 118 NW 8th St., 405-517-0511, vanessahousebeerco.com. SUN, THROUGH DEC

Eastside Fresh Market a weekly farmer’s market with vendors selling fresh produce, homemade desserts, plants and other unique products, 4-7 p.m., Tuesdays. Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center, 2500 NE 63rd St., 405-713-1125, facebook.com/ Eastsidefreshmarket. TUE, THROUGH OCT 24

Edmond’s Farmer’s Market an all-Oklahoma grown and made market, offering produce, meat, plants, baked goods, salsa, BBQ sauce, herbs, crafts, and more, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays through Oct. 28. Festival Market Place and Farmers Market, 26 W. 1st St., 405-359-4630, edmondok.gov/365/

Farmers-Market. SAT, THROUGH OCT 28

Farmers Market at Scissortail Park a morning market featuring local sourced options such as, pasture-raised meats, fresh produce and cultivated mushrooms, plants, eggs, raw honey, breads and baked goods, assortments of specialty prepared food and beverage producers, as well as highquality artisan from almost 60 vendors, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays through Oct. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark.org/ farmersmarket. SAT, THROUGH OCT

Forensic Night learn about the methods doctors, anthropologists and law officers use to examine human skeletons to solve true crime cases, 5:308:30 p.m., May 26. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405-814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com. FRI, MAY 26

West Village Fourth Friday an evening of live music, food, games, and local vendors to shop from, 6-8 p.m., fourth Friday. West Village District, 898 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-235-3500, westvillageokc.com. FRI, MAY 26

Garden Festival in the Park explore the wide array of vendors offering plants and garden merchandise to help you plan and beautify your garden, while enjoying garden-themed raffles, delectable food trucks, and a plethora of plants, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., May 20. Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36th St., 405-943-0827, okc.gov. SAT, MAY 20

Gem Faire browse through a huge selection of gemstones, crystals, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites and much more from over 40 vendors, noon-6 p.m., May 19; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 20; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 21. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa, gemfaire.com. FRI-SUN, MAY 19-21

Guided Garden Explorer Tour free tour of the gardens led by the horticulture team focusing on flowering perennials, shrubs, and trees, 1 p.m. every second Friday and 10 a.m. every last Saturday of the month. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. FRISAT, ONGOING

Heard on Hurd a family friendly evening featuring food trucks, children’s activities and live music from a variety of local artists with proceeds benefiting nonprofit organizations, 6-10 p.m. Citizens Bank of Edmond, 32 N. Broadway, 405-341-6650, mycitizens.bank/heard-on-hurd. SAT, MAY 20

Hoop Fever Tournament players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this tournament of hoop shooting skills, prizes provided by Skydance Brewing, 6:30 p.m., May 17. Up-Down OKC, 1629 NW 16th St., 405-673-7792, .UpDownArcadeBar.com/ Oklahoma-City. WED, MAY 17

Live & Loud a networking event for aspiring songwriters, composers, lyricists, musicians, and bands to exchange ideas with industry professionals, 7-10 p.m., Thursdays. Joe & Charlies’ Sober Nightclub, 1146 N. Macarthur Blvd., 405-999-0450.

THU, ONGOING

Make Ready Market an outdoor monthly featuring locally-made clothing, jewelry, art, and pottery with live music and food trucks, fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Midtown OKC, NW 8th St., 405-235-3500, midtownokc.com. SAT, MAY 20

Paleontology: Under the Microscope explore the world of paleontology up close by examining microscopic fossils, discovering the methods of fossil identification, and more, 6-8 p.m., May 19. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu. FRI, MAY 19

The Psychology of Serial Killers world expert in criminology, Dr. Scott Bonn will discuss why the general public is so enthralled with serial killers and their crimes, what drives them, how their minds work and more, 8 p.m., May 21. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com.

SUN, MAY 21

Riversport Summer Music Series spend the afternoon relaxing at the river listening to live music from local artists, 2-5 p.m., Saturdays through Sept. 30. Riversport OKC, 800 Riversport Drive, 405-5524040, riversportokc.org. SAT, THROUGH SEPT 30

The Paseo Arts Festival enjoy the works of 90 juried artists from around the nation, encompassing diverse art forms such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, and pottery, live performances by 50 entertainers spanning genres like dance, spoken word, jazz, country, folk, hip-hop, and rock n’ roll, and a food court with 20 different food and drink vendors, all while providing a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere to explore art and connect with the arts community, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., May 27-28; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 29. Paseo Arts District, 3024 Paseo St., 405-525-2688, thepaseo.org/festival. SAT-MON, MAY 27-28 Photo provided

The Stirling Classic Scottish Festival & Highland Games a weekend full of pipe bands, Gaelic storytelling, Scottish dancing, athletic games, merchant vendors, food, beer and more, 7-10 p.m., May 19; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 20-21. Molly Spencer Farm, 1001 N Garth Brooks Blvd, 405-834-1876, thestirlingclassicsf.com. FRI-SUN,

OKG PICKS

MAY 19-21

Summer Train Rides enjoy a 40 minute train ride in historic passenger coaches pulled by vintage diesel locomotives on the historic MKT mainline track, 9:15 & 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, First and Third Saturdays. Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 NE Grand Blvd., 405-424-8222, oklahomarailwaymuseum.org. SAT, ONGOING

Super Smash Bros. N64 Tournament fight to the finish against friends and rivals in one of Nintendo’s most popular party game with prizes from Roughtail Brewing Co., 7:30-10:30 p.m., May 24. Up-Down OKC, 1629 NW 16th St., 405-673-7792, .UpDownArcadeBar.com/ Oklahoma-City. WED, MAY 24

Tulsa Time Travelers Vintage Expo a vintage pop-up market featuring all things retro and retro-inspired with vendors selling items from clothing to shoes, accessories to home goods and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., May 20. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa, timetravelersexpo.com.

SAT, MAY 20

Up-Down Prom experience a chance to create new prom memories as an adult with your chosen companion, surrounded by classic decorations and a photo booth to capture the fun, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., May 20. Up-Down OKC, 1629 NW 16th St., 405-673-7792, .UpDownArcadeBar.com/Oklahoma-City. SAT, MAY 20

Wheeler District Farmers Market enjoy an evening of shopping for fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more from local vendors from all over Oklahoma, 6-9 p.m., Fridays. Wheeler District, 1701 S. Western Ave., 405-655-8455, wheelerdistrict. com. FRI, THROUGH OCT 27

FOOD

Ostrich Egg Breakfast an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet featuring pancakes, sausage, bacon, waffles and omelets, 8 & 9:30 a.m., Saturdays in May. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405424-3344, okczoo.com. SAT, MAY 20 & 27

Pie Junkie’s Throwback Thursdays in celebration of its 10th anniversary Pie Junkie will be serving up a different old favorite that is no longer on its regular menu, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays in May. Pie Junkie, 1711 NW 16th St., 405-605-8767, piejunkie.com. THU, MAY 18 & 25

Pop-Up Garden Café enjoy al fresco dining, live music, chess, and garden views with colleagues and friends amid a bistro setting complete with flowers and umbrellas, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursdays. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. THU, THROUGH MAY

Rainbow Crawl a monthly LGBTQIA+ bar crawl featuring drink specials, live performances and food trucks, 4:30-9 p.m., May 20. 39th Street District, 2215 NW 39th St., 405-237-9037, 39thdistrictokc.com. SAT, MAY 20

Sip and Stroll a leisurely event for guests aged 21 and above to explore wildlife while visiting conservation-themed bars and food trucks, 6-10 p.m., May 18, June 8 & 15. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.com. THU, MAY 18, JUNE 8 & 15

Sunday Jazz Brunch enjoy a lavish brunch featuring classics like eggs benedict, lemon buttermilk pancakes and Italian favorites the wood-fired grill with live jazz music and signature cocktails, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays. Tellers, 120 N. Robinson Ave., 405900-6789, tellersokc.com/event. SUN, ONGOING

Wine Down Wednesday explore the sommeliercurated menu of Old and New World wines while listening to live music, 5 p.m., Wednesdays, through May 31. The Great Hall at First National Center, 120 N. Robinson Ave., 405-900-6789, greathallokc.com.

WED, THROUGH MAY 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

Drop-In Art features a different themed craft for children, third Saturday of every month, 2:45 p.m. through June 17. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, MAY 20

Thom Shanker book signing non-fiction political science author will be autographing his latest book Age of Danger which delves into the primary obstacles confronting America, encompassing formidable powers like Russia and China, as well as emerging challenges such as pandemics, cybersecurity, and climate change, 6:30-8:30 p.m., May 23. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com.

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Growing Up kids will learn about vines from how they grow vertically to what twining stems and tendrils are and more, 2-3 p.m., May 20. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, MAY 20

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

Story Time with Tammi Sauer the children’s author will read from and sign copies of her picture books All Kinds of Special and Mary Had a Little Plan Sat., May 27. Best of Books, 1313 E. Danforth Road, 405-340-9202, bestofbooksok.com. SAT, MAY 27

Weekday Story & Craft Time for Littles listen to a story or two followed by a hands-on arts and crafts activity, 10 a.m., every 2nd & 4th Thursdays. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. THU, MAY 25

Wildlife Friendly Yards children will learn about the proper food, water and cover for birds, butterflies, toads and more, along with building a birdhouse to take home, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., May 20. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT. MAY 20

PERFORMING ARTS

Adam Carolla a live stand-up comedy performance, 7:30 & 10:15 p.m., May 19; 7 & 9:45 p.m., May 20. Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California Ave., 405-594-0505, bricktowncomedy.com. FRI-SAT, MAY 19-20

Art Moves a free arts event that features a wide range of artistic mediums from live art demonstrations to musical and theatre performances to short films and more, weekdays in various downtown OKC locations, noon-1 p.m., weekdays. Downtown OKC, 211 N. Robinson Ave., 405-235-3500, artscouncilokc. com/art-moves. MON-FRI, ONGOING

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Canterbury Voices: Crescendo a joyous celebration of Artistic Director Dr. Randi Von Ellefson, featuring an enchanting evening filled with music, delectable food, delightful cocktails, and an abundance of fun, 6:30 p.m., May 18. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-5212491, okhistory.org. THU, MAY 18

Deece Casillas a live stand-up comedy performance, 7:30 p.m., May 18. Anthem Brewing Company, 908 SW Fourth St., 405-604-0446, anthembrewing.com. THU, MAY 18

Depot Comedy Night a live stand-up comedy performance by James Ngheim, improv troupe Harriet, and drag performers Vera Ball and Cameron Deveraux. 7:30-9 p.m., May 18. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, normandepot.org. THU, MAY 18

Dollz with Ballz a monthly drag show, hosted by Kelly Powers, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m., third Saturday of every month. Joe & Charlies’ Sober Nightclub, 1146 N. Macarthur Blvd, 405-999-0450. SAT, MAY 20

Dust Bowl Dolls Burlesque the local burlesque troupe performs, 8 p.m., May 25. Blue Note, 2408 N. Robinson Ave., 405-600-1166, thebluenotelounge. com. THU, MAY 25

Future of Sound Session experience a live sound performance by Dan Moyer, Lindsey Cox, and Nikolas Thompson along with a collaboration with RACE Dance Collective, 8-11 p.m., May 27. Factory Obscura, 25 NW 9th St., factoryobscura.fun. SAT, MAY 27

Lady Camden a live drag show, 8 p.m., May 18. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com. THU, MAY 18

Last Sunday Poetry enjoy live reading from local Oklahoma poets followed by an open mic session, 2-4 p.m., last Sunday of every month. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-8422900, fullcirclebooks.com. SUN, MAY 28

Nick Offerman a live stand-up comedy performance, 8 p.m., May 19. River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, 918-299-8518, riverspirittulsa.com. FRI, MAY 19

OKC Philharmonic enjoy a free concert in the park to kick off the Scissortail Park Concerts series, 8:30 p.m., May 21. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark.org. SUN, MAY 21

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

Qweirdo Show an evening of locally curated drag burlesque, presented by Terre Rouge Burlesque, 10 p.m., May 26. Ponyboy, 423 NW 23rd St., 405-602-5985, ponyboyokc.com. FRI, MAY 26

Roughtail Comedy Night a homegrown comedy show alongside some great homegrown brews. 8-10 p.m., third Saturday of every month. Roughtail Brewing Company, 320 W Memorial Rd, 914-4322662, linktree.com/1andrewrose. SAT, MAY 20

Ryan Hamilton a live stand-up comedy performance, 8 p.m., May 19. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com. FRI, MAY 19

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.

SUN, ONGOING

The Beverly Kill-Billies a themed dinner theatre murder mystery, 6:15-9 p.m., May 19. Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 1309 S. Agnew Ave., 405-236-0416, whodunit.net. FRI, MAY 19

The Gay Soirée a drag brunch hosted by Topatîo and featuring Shalula, Paprika, and Bronwen, 2 p.m., May 21. Blue Note, 2408 N. Robinson Ave., 405-600-1166, thebluenotelounge. com.

SUN, MAY 21

Tim Allen a live stand-up comedy performance, 7 p.m., May 19. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. FRI, MAY 19

Water by the Spoonful a drama that follows a

group of recovering addicts using dark humor to forge a bond of love and support in chat rooms spread across cyberspace, 8-10 p.m. ThursdaysSundays through May. Jewel Box Theatre, 321 NW 36th St., 405-521-1786, jewelboxokc.com. THU-

SUN, MAY 18-21, 25-28

WEIRDlesque experience this one-of-a-kind burlesque showcase celebrating all things nerdy, funky, and wonderful, 7 p.m., May 26. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com.

FRI, MAY 26

ACTIVE

Dancing in the Gardens join Marti Rickman of Clips n Hips for Salsa lessons with music by D.J. Red Handed, food and drink, 7-11 p.m., May 19. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

FRI, MAY 19

OKG PICKS

Myriad in Motion: Zumba enjoy a high-energy dance fitness class with Latin-inspired music and choreography, 5:45 p.m., first and third Thursdays. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405445-7080, myriadgardens.com. THU, ONGOING

OKC Touch Rugby Practice an evening of playing touch rugby for beginning to advanced players on the Love’s Travel Stops Great Lawn, Tuesdays, Wednesdays. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark.org.

TUE, WED, ONGOING

Wheeler Crit cheer on Oklahoma’s top cyclists at this weekly race around the Wheeler District, 5-8 p.m., Tuesdays through the Fall. The Big Friendly Brewery & Taproom, 1737 Spoke St., 405-492-3785, thebigfriendly.com. TUE, ONGOING

Yoga at the Wheel a class for all levels led by This Land Yoga, all that is required is a mat, third Sunday of every month, 10-11 a.m. Wheeler Ferris Wheel, 1701 S. Western Ave., 405-655-8455, wheelerdis-

90s Art Show a themed art show with trivia, a costume contest and drink specials, 4 p.m., May 24. Blue Note, 2408 N. Robinson Ave., 405-600-1166, thebluenotelounge.com. WED, MAY 24

Art After 5 enjoy a discounted admission to the museum to explore the art galleries and Museum Store while partaking in specialty drinks, including beer and wine, 5-8 p.m., Thursdays. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. THU, ONGOING

The Art of Food an exhibition that features over 100 pieces of work by 37 well-known artists , all highlighting the subject of food, through May 22. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. THUSUN, THROUGH MAY 22

Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty an exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Chihuly collection at OKCMOA showcasing five decades of glass and painting telling the story of his groundbreaking career featuring never before seen works in Oklahoma City, through June 18, 2024. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. THROUGH

JUNE 18, 2024

Desideratum & Other Uncommon Words features prints and oil paintings of landscape scenes such as the Wichita Mountains and Oklahoma grassy plains by artist Cori Crawford, May 18-July 1. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THU-SAT, MAY 18-JULY 1

DIY Skullarium Event learn to make a skull terrarium step-by-step with museum staff with a variety of moss, gravel, woodsy and crystal pieces, a real skull and a succulent, 10-11 a.m. & 3-4 p.m., May 27. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405-814-0006, skeletonmuseum. com. SAT, MAY 27

Edmond Art Association Artist Demonstration this month’s featured artist is Marie Kash Weltxheimer who works in oils, pastels or other drawing mediums to create still life, portraits and landscape artwork, 7-9 p.m., May 22. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 3100 N. Broadway Ave., 405-341-3855, edmondart.org. MON, MAY 22

Fiber Art Class participants will create patterns on fabric using a folding and resist technique called Itajime, led by Karen Rose, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 27. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. SAT, MAY 27

Friends’ Lecture: Life and Death on the Island of Jaina, Maya Figurines 800-1964 led by the Director of the Getty Research Institute Mary E. Miller, this lecture will examine the distinctive features of Maya figurines as well as assess the iconography and manufacturing techniques employed during the height of island production, 6-7 p.m., May 17. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. WED, MAY 17

Succulent Frames Workshop participants will create a rustic wooden frame filled with succulents along with learning how to properly care for the plants and frame, 1-2:30 p.m., May 27. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, MAY 27 Photo provided

trict.com/ferris-wheel. SUN, ONGOING

Doga a one-hour dog friendly yoga session hosted by Shane Cooley, 9-10 a.m., Sundays through Dec. Bar K, 901 SE 5th St., 405-252-1993, barkdogbar. com. SUN, THROUGH DEC

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., 405-445-7080, 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

Yoga in the Park bring a yoga mat and water bottle for an hour of spirit, mind and body alignment, 6-7 p.m., Fridays. Andrews Park, 201 W. Daws St., 405-366-5472. FRI, ONGOING

Zumba Class participate in a weekly free class at the Sky Rink Event Pavilion, 9-10 a.m., Saturdays. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark.org. SAT, ONGOING

VISUAL ARTS

21st Century Mound Builders explore and learn about the Mound Builder cultures along the walking path to the top of the FAM Mound which is 90 feet in height and serves as a cosmological clock, ongoing. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100. SUN-SAT, ONGOING

Green Vines Oklahoma City mural artist TANK and Eduardo Sarabia teamed up to decorate a building with Sarabia’s signature vine imagery, inspired by the floral motifs used to adorn houses in his childhood neighborhood in Los Angeles, through July 2024. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org.

FRI, THROUGH JULY 2024

Ice Dying learn the technique of using ice to create custom-dyed cotton apparel, 7-9 p.m., May 19. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. FRI, MAY 19

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. THU-

SAT, THROUGH MAY

Letterpress Workshop participants will create their own greeting cards using moveable type blocks and ink, led by Chuck Peel, Sat., May 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. SAT, MAY 20

Make A Ceramic Charcuterie Plate participants will create a custom platter designed for serving charcuterie, 6-8 p.m., May 18. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. THU, MAY 18

OKG PICKS

19th Annual Nude Art Show discover a captivating world of erotic art, showcasing remarkable fine art, alluring burlesque performances, sensational drag shows, and jaw-dropping fashion with this year’s theme being Willy’s Wonka, 8 p.m., May 20. Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., Tulsa, 918-584-2306, cainsballroom.com. SAT, MAY 20 Image provided

May Fair Arts Festival a two-day event filled with merchandise and exhibits from local artists and crafters, a children’s art contest, and other family-friendly activities, noon-6 p.m., May 20-21. Campus Corner at OU, 765 Asp Ave., 405-928-1509, oucampuscorner.com. SAT-SUN, MAY 20-21

Montagna features mountain landscape watercolor paintings by Riccarda de Eccher, May 18-30. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THU-TUE, MAY 18-30

Multiple Voices a metal sculpture involving tempered glass and “shelves” etched with blurred text, inspired by the Oklahoma Contemporary building created by Eva Schlegel, through June 10. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-9510000, oklahomacontemporary.org. WED-SAT,

THROUGH JUNE 10

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. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100. ONGOING

Origins an exhibition featuring paintings by Beth Hammack, through June. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com.

FRI, THROUGH JUNE

Patterns of Knowing an exhibition showcasing the artistic works of Jordan Ann Craig, Benjamin Harjo Jr., and Jeri Redcorn, delving into the significance of Indigenous cultural patterns as carriers of ancestral wisdom through ceramics, paintings, prints, and drawings, through Oct. 23. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/PatternsOfKnowing.

THU-WED, THROUGH OCT 23

Purpose and Pattern an exhibit that focuses on the combination of tradition, culture, and self-expression through examples of patterns in art, including basketry, pottery, intarsia, and textile designs from five different artists, March 1-June 30. Exhibit C, 1 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-767-8900, exhibitcgallery.com.

SUN-SAT, MAR 1-JUNE 30

Rainforest Adventure visitors will explore one of the least-known habitats on earth in a fully interactive maze exhibit, full of the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, TuesdaysSaturdays and 1-5 p.m., Sundays, through June 4. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405325-7977, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu. TUES-SUN, THROUGH JUNE 4

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

Spirit of Aloha: Polynesian Pop an exhibit showcasing tiki culture through private collections featuring South Seas artifacts, Hawaiian carvings, tiki mugs and other art, through July 31. Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood Ave., 405-329-4523, normanfirehouse.com. THU-MON, THROUGH JULY 31

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., 405-3253272, ou.edu/fjjma. THROUGH JUNE 4

Taking Flight: Oklahomans Explore the Skies an exhibit featuring the first steps toward air travel for both military and commercial flights and ways that Oklahomans such as Wiley Post contributed to aviation,opening Mar. 1, ongoing. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. WED, ONGOING BEGINNING MAR 1

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

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The head on the door

NEW VENUE AND BAR RESONANT HEAD IS SHINING ITS MULTICOLORED LIGHTS ON CAPITOL HILL.

By Brett Fieldcamp

For as sprawling as Oklahoma City is, it feels like so much of the young, hip indie-rock scene tends to forget that south of the Oklahoma River is still the same city.

With the pop and rock scenes largely relegated to central and north OKC, you might be forgiven for thinking that the music ends when the street signs start saying “south.”

But if a couple of to-capacity shows, a wildly colorful aesthetic and some serious citywide wordof-mouth have anything to say about it, Resonant Head on SW 25th in historic Capitol Hill is set to change that.

“Everything has sounded great, looked great, felt great,” said Patrick Glueck, Resonant Head’s general manager and talent buyer. “We’ve had some great feedback from customers and fans and already we have bands saying it’s one of the best venues they’ve played.”

That’s no easy feat for a brand new, untested venue, but fans of OKC’s burgeoning brand of landlocked dream-pop can’t seem to deny the neon-washed, otherworldly vibes in the space.

“We had an interior decorator named Bailey Lafitte,” Glueck said. “She had complete creative control over designing the entire inside.”

The result is multicolored bulbs, thin, glowing neon strips, silver curtains encasing the stage, and pastel panels adorning the already odd, midcentury architecture of the space that once was the lobby of Capitol Hill’s famous Oklahoma Opry.

In fact, Resonant Head isn’t even the first local business to repurpose the building into something suitably musical.

Old Blood Noise Endeavors, makers of notably offbeat effects pedals, set up shop on the other side of the building more than a year ago, and have already found in the venue a perfect place for shooting pedal demo videos and hearing the stage potential of their stompboxes.

The team at Resonant Head isn’t only concerned about working with their indie-oriented brethren next door, however.

“We want to be a part of the community here without taking it over,” Glueck said, acknowledging Capitol Hill’s expansive diversity, in particular the historic and celebrated Hispanic community and the efforts to rejuvenate the district with that cultural cornerstone in mind.

“We want to have Latin artists playing in here and to be the kind of place to host any type of event that this community needs or wants,” Glueck said. “We really are a multi-genre venue. We’re open to all things.”

Of course, the most important element in being there for the community is being a consistent part of it, so Resonant Head has no intention of just being a venue or an event space. Though the stage and the sound system are top quality,

across the street, and we’re going to them for all of our merch, and there’s a local business on this same strip that’s started coming here every week for their ‘Thirsty Thursdays,’ bringing 30 or 40 people in every week,” Glueck said. “So it’s just about collaborating and keeping it local however we can.”

Part of what’s bringing patrons back again and again is the now seemingly requisite house beer.

and the room was designed for a crowd, the focus is on the bar and on providing the area with the kind of consistent, creative cocktail space and hangout that every district needs.

“Capitol Hill Graffix is right

Following in the remarkably successful footsteps of The Jones Assembly’s Concert Beer from Lively Beerworks and Beer City Music Hall’s Cold Beer from Anthem Brewing, Resonant Head partnered with aficionado favorites Stonecloud Brewing Co. on the Resonant Head Lager, a refreshing, light lager in the required tallboy can.

“I worked at Stonecloud for about five-and-a-half years before coming here and I loved it,” Glueck said. “So it just really made sense to go to them for this house beer.”

Even with the shockingly suc-

cessful opening shows, the rising community acceptance and collaboration, and the speciallycanned brew, the team is already looking forward to the future and all the possibilities of the building, the area and the growing scene.

There’s even been rumblings about finally renovating and resurrecting the old Oklahoma Opry into a new, full-sized theater.

“We like this area because it’s kind of untapped right now,” Glueck said. “It’s been brought down for too long and we want to help bring it back up, which is what a music venue and bar can do, you know? It brings people to the area with a purpose, and that’s music.”

Visit resonanthead.com

An inside look at Resonant Head. (above) Patrick Gluek (right)

A can of Resonant Head Lager by Stonecloud Brewery (below) | Photos by Brett Fieldcamp.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY. 17

Amarillo Junction, JJ’s Alley Bricktown Pub. ROCK

Brandon Birdwell, The Jones Assembly

SINGER/SONGWRITER

Chancey Williams/Austin Dixon, The Vanguard, Tulsa. COUNTRY

Man or Astro-Man?, Ponyboy. SURF ROCK

Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol/Klamz/Space Cowboy, Blue Note. ROCK

Sweet Brenda & Sour Mash, Hollywood Corners BLUES

Trett Charles, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. COUNTRY

The Wednesday Band, The Deli. COUNTRY

THURSDAY, MAY. 18

ATREYU, Diamond Ballroom. METAL Country Music Group Therapy/Biscuits & Groovy, The Deli. COUNTRY

Eric Moore, Frenzy Brewing Company. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

Felix Fast4ward/Finite Galaxy, Opolis.

ELECTRONIC

Josh Abbott Band, The Jones Assembly. COUNTRY

King Iso/Taebo Tha Truth/G-Smooth/Kara

Dawn/Frank Thompson/ Nerdy Verdè, The Vanguard, Tulsa. HIP-HOP

The Lil Smokies, Beer City Music Hall. ROCK

Max And Heather Stalling, The Blue Door.

SINGER/SONGWRITER

Music Over Midtown, O Bar. VARIOUS

Shelly Phelps and The Storm, Bourbon Street Bar. BLUES

Showboat Concert Series 2023, Bricktown Water Taxi. VARIOUS Snodgrass & His Buddies, Blue Note. INDIE ROCK

The Shiners, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES

They Might Be Giants, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. ALTERNATIVE

Thursday Night Live Concert Series, American Solera Edmond. VARIOUS ARTISTS

FRIDAY, MAY. 19

Big Weather/Lunar Division/Gentlemen

Rogues, Blue Note. INDIE ROCK

Brennin Hunt/Josh Roberts, VZD’s Restaurant & Bar. SINGER/SONGWRITER

Jessica Tate, The Deli. INSTRUMENTAL

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Osage Casino Hotel, Tulsa. ROCK

Kalo, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee. ROCK

Kennedy Fine, Stonecloud Brewing Co. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

Kenny Pitts, The Black Hawk Casino, Shawnee. ACOUSTIC

Kierston White Trio/Cowboy Jr/Dinosaur Boyfriend, Opolis. SINGER/SONGWRITER

Like Before, Core4 Brewing. ACOUSTIC

McKee Brother Jazz Band, Bourbon Street Bar. JAZZ

Mike McClure/The Red Dirt Rangers, The Blue Door. SINGER/SONGWRITER

Mojo’s Blues Revue, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Beer City Music Hall. BLUEGRASS

Mystery Dates Band, Hollywood Corners. COVER

Noah Bowman Band/Gannon Fermin/ CCREV, The Vanguard, Tulsa. ROCK

Palmer Anthony, Grady’s 66 Pub. COUNTRY

PB&Jazz, Ponyboy. JAZZ

Randy Cassimus, Full Circle Bookstore. ACOUSTIC Skating Polly, Factory Obscura. PUNK

ROCK

Souled Out, UCO Jazz Lab. COVER

Southern Soul Extravaganza, BOK Center, Tulsa.

SOUL

Stephen Salewon, The Jones Assembly. FOLK

Troubled Minds/Sunfo/King Pink/ Photocopy, The Sanctuary. PUNK

Violent Femmes, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. ROCK

Women of Country, Frankie’s. COUNTRY

SATURDAY, MAY. 20

‘68, 89th Street—OKC. ROCK

Bedlam Live Local Bands, Bedlam Bar-B-Q.

VARIOUS

Brandon Birdwell, Frenzy Brewing Company. SINGER/SONGWRITER

Chat Pile/Cherubs/The Grasshopper/ Lies Heavy/Shaka, The Sanctuary. DEATH METAL

The Elton Johns, Tower Theatre. TRIBUTE

Erick Taylor, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee. ACOUSTIC

Howard Brady, Full Circle Bookstore. COUNTRY

JAH Mystics, Hollywood Corners. RED DIRT

The John Fullbright Band, The Blue Door. SINGER/SONGWRITER

Josh Fudge w/ Chelsea Days and Lex, Beer City Music Hall. INDIE

Kolby Cooper, Diamond Ballroom. COUNTRY

Little Big Town/Jonathan Hitcherson, River

Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. COUNTRY

Lizzo/Latto, BOK Center, Tulsa. HIP-HOP

McKee Brother Jazz Band, Bourbon Street Bar.

JAZZ

Mojo’s Blues Revue, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES

My So Called Band, The Vanguard, Tulsa. COVER

OK Music Showcase, Core4 Brewing. VARIOUS

Old Bulldog Band, UCO Jazz Lab. ROCK

Rod Porter, Chisholm Creek. SOUL

Taking Meds/Downward/Trembler, Resonant

Head. PUNK

Tex THR33/Julius the Robot, Opolis. HIP-HOP

SUNDAY, MAY. 21

Alexandra Kay, Beer City Music Hall. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

Dallas Burrows, Grady’s 66 Pub. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

Funk Southern Soul & Jazz, UCO Jazz Lab. JAZZ

Jessica Tate, Full Circle Bookstore. INSTRUMENTALIST

The John Fullbright Band, The Blue Door. SINGER/SONGWRITER

No Whiners Aloud, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES

Tin Can Gramophone/Hosty, The Deli. FOLK

MONDAY, MAY. 22

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

Jerome’s Dream/Elizabeth Colour Wheel/ Vantartax/War, On Drugs/Fungus, The Sanctuary. PUNK

TUESDAY, MAY. 23

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

Caleb McGee, The Deli. BLUES

Me Nd Adam/Swim Fan/Beau

Turrentine, Beer City Music Hall. ALTERNATIVE

Tanner Fields, The Jones Assembly. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

WEDNESDAY, MAY. 24

Amarillo Junction, JJ’s Alley Bricktown Pub. ROCK

The Aquadolls/Some Hearts/Most Kudos, The Vanguard, Tulsa. PUNK

Carter Sampson, The Jones Assembly. COUNTRY

Edgar Cruz and Friends, Broke Brewing Company. INSTRUMENTALIST

Hosty, Hollywood Corners. BLUES

Imperial Triumphant/Gost, 89th Street—OKC. METAL

J.P. Cormier, The Depot. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

Trett Charles, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa. COUNTRY

The Wednesday Band, The Deli. COUNTRY

THURSDAY, MAY. 25

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

Shelly Phelps and The Storm, Bourbon Street Bar. BLUES

Showboat Concert Series 2023, Bricktown Water Taxi. VARIOUS

The Shiners, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES

Thursday Night Live Concert Series, American Solera Edmond. VARIOUS ARTISTS

FRIDAY, MAY. 26

Allen Nichols, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee. ROCK

Dr. Pants, Full Circle Bookstore. ROCK

Isaac McClung, The Jones Assembly. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

Scissortail Park Concerts: Jerry Douglas Band/Midnight Hollow, Scissortail Park. BLUEGRASS

John the Franklin, Frenzy Brewing Company. ACOUSTIC

Kyle Nix and the 38’s, Beer City Music Hall. COUNTRY

McKee Brother Jazz Band, Bourbon Street Bar. JAZZ

Mojo’s Blues Revue, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES No Lights/Mall Walker/Speak, Memory/Plain Speak, Mass Movement Community Arts. ROCK

The Odyssey/Limp Wizurdz/Saving Miles Lemon, 89th Street—OKC. ROCK

The So Longs/RR Williams/Jonathan Ashley White Redemption, Blue Note. ROCK Street Kings, Hollywood Corners. COVER

SATURDAY, MAY. 27

Bad Bunny Rave, Beer City Music Hall. DANCE

Beats & Bites: 38 Special and Blue Öyster Cult, Riverwind Casino. ROCK

Catherine Fuller, Full Circle Bookstore. SINGER/SONGWRITER

Emo Night, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. DANCE

Harpy Hour with Oklahannah, Ponyboy. INSTRUMENTALIST

Jesse Daniel, Blue Note. COUNTRY

Kennedy Fine, Frenzy Brewing Company. SINGER/SONGWRITER

McKee Brother Jazz Band, Bourbon Street Bar. JAZZ

Miss Brown to You, UCO Jazz Lab. JAZZ

Mojo’s Blues Revue, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES Plain Speak/Labrys/Brotherboy, Resonant Head. ALTERNATIVE

Some Other Moon, Hollywood Corners. COVER Speakeasy 90s-00s Nostalgia Dance Party, 51st Street Speakeasy. DANCE

Will Gaines, Chisholm Creek. SINGER/ SONGWRITER

Wink Burcham, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee. FOLK

SUNDAY, MAY. 28

Iris, Frankie’s. COVER No Whiners Aloud, Mojo’s Blues Club. BLUES Tin Can Gramophone/Hosty, The Deli. FOLK

MONDAY, MAY. 29

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

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

Caleb McGee, The Deli. BLUES

Ingrown/Sledge/Free 4 All/Candle Martyr, The Vanguard, Tulsa. METAL

On My Deathbed/Antipath/Fungus/ Exitwound, The Sanctuary. HARDCORE

Jason Scott & The High Heat blends Americana and roots-rock influences along with embodying personal growth and musical exploration in their latest album Castle Rock. See them live May 28 as part of the Summer Breeze Concert Series at Lions Park, 450 S. Flood Ave., Norman, normandepot.org/summer-breeze. SUN, MAY 28 Photo provided

Kenny Pitts, The Hamilton Supperette & Lounge. ACOUSTIC

Kyle Reid/J.P. Cormier, The Blue Door. SINGER/SONGWRITER

Music Over Midtown, O Bar. VARIOUS

Rocky Kanaga, The Jones Assembly. ACOUSTIC

Live music submissions must be received by Oklahoma Gazette no later than noon on Wednesday seven days before the desired publication date. Late submissions will not be included in the listings. Submissions run as space allows, although we strive to make the listings as inclusive as possible. Visit okgazette.com to submit your lisitngs or email listings@okgazette.com. Sorry, but phone submissions cannot be accepted. GO TO OKGAZETTE.COM FOR FULL LISTINGS!

THE HIGH CULTURE STRAIN REVIEWS

Strain name: Animal Tsunami

Grown by: Well Rooted Genetics

Acquired from: Platinum Leaf

Date acquired: May 10

Physical traits: various shades of frosted green

Bouquet: herbal and gassy

Review: Well Rooted made it onto my wishlist a while back, but admittedly, I don’t chase crops like I did when our program was new. Nonetheless, I was pleased to get my hands on their run of a Jungle Boys strain. More exciting still, it contained a strong terpene percentage with an added bonus of two rarer terpenes, cedrene and sabinene. Their additions make the scent rather difficult to describe, as foreign

Strain name: Banana Acai Mints

Grown by: Bono-Ape

Acquired from: Green Leaf Supply Co.

Date acquired: May 13

Physical traits: light green with wiry orange stigmas

Bouquet: sweet and earthy

Review: This was one of those rare instances in which I went the opposite direction of the budtender’s recommendations, only because I’d already tried several batches of his choices. This one appealed most to the nose anyway, which isn’t terribly surprising after I learned it was grown by Bono-Ape, a new fa vorite grower. The name sounds more like a smoothie flavor than a strain and the taste isn’t too far off either. While its true genetic lin eage is proprietary, you can hazard some good guesses from the name. While this one isn’t a complete mindmelter, it’ll definitely knock you off your tasks, so take your shoes off for the day before sparking it.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Aries dramatist Samuel Beckett, winner of the prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature, wrote 22 plays. The shortest was Breath. It has no dialogue or actors and lasts less than a minute. It begins and ends with a recording of the cry of a newborn baby. In between there are the sounds of someone breathing and variations in the lighting. I recommend you draw inspiration from Breath in the coming weeks, Aries. Be succinct and pithy. Call on the powers of graceful efficiency and no-nonsense effectiveness. Relish the joys of shrewd simplicity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

In the coming weeks, you Bulls must brook no bullies or bullying. Likewise, you should tolerate no bullshit from people trying to manipulate or fool you. Be a bulwark of integrity as you refuse to lower your standards. Bulk up the self-protective part of your psyche so you will be invincibly immune to careless and insensitive spoilers. Your word of power is BUILD. You will align yourself with cosmic rhythms as you work to create situations that will keep you strong and stable during the next 12 months.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

How much do you believe in your power to become the person you want to be? Ninety percent? Fifty-five? Twenty? Whatever it is, you can increase it in the coming weeks. Life will conspire with you to raise your confidence as you seek new ways to fulfill your soul’s purpose. Surges of grace will come your way as you strive with intense focus to live your most meaningful destiny. To take maximum advantage of this opportunity, I suggest you enjoy extra amounts of quiet, meditative time. Request help from the deepest core of your intelligence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Early in the 19th century, cultural researchers Jacob

Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm gathered an array of old folk stories and published a collection of what we now call fairy tales. Because the two brothers wanted to earn money, they edited out some graphic elements of the original narratives. For example, in the Grimms’ revised version, we don’t get the juicy details of the princess fornicating with the frog prince once he has reverted to his handsome human form. In the earlier but not published stories of Rumpelstiltskin, the imp gets so frustrated when he’s tricked by the queen that he rips himself apart. I hope you will do the opposite of the Brothers Grimm in the coming weeks, Cancerian. It’s crucial that you reveal and expose and celebrate raw, unvarnished truths.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Is there a job you would love to have as your primary passion, but it’s different from the job you’re doing? Is there a calling you would delight in embracing, but you’re too consumed by the daily routine? Do you have a hobby you’d like to turn into a professional pursuit? If you said even a partial yes to my questions, Leo, here’s good news: In the coming months, you will have an enhanced ability to make these things happen. And now is an excellent time to get underway.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Virgo-born Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) was a versatile virtuoso. He excelled as an essayist, biographer, playwright, editor, poet, and lexicographer. How did he get so much done? Here’s one clue. He took his own advice, summed up in the following quote: “It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote. Present opportunities are neglected and attainable good is slighted by minds busied in extensive ranges and intent upon future advantages.” Johnson’s counsel is perfect for you right now, Virgo. Forget about the future and be focused on the present. Dive into the interesting work and play that’s right in front of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

I would love you to go searching for treasure, and I hope you launch your quest soon. As you gather clues, I will be cheering you on. Before you embark, though, I want to

make sure you are clear about the nature of the treasure you will be looking for. Please envision it in glorious detail. Write down a description of it and keep it with you for the next seven weeks. I also suggest you carry out a fun ritual to formally mark your entry into the treasure-hunting chapter of your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In the coming weeks, you’ll be guided by your deep intelligence as you explore and converse with the darkness. You will derive key revelations and helpful signs as you wander around inside the mysteries. Be poised and lucid, dear Scorpio. Trust your ability to sense what’s important and what’s not. Be confident that you can thrive amidst uncertainty as you remain loyal to your core truths. No matter how murky this challenge may seem, it will ultimately be a blessing. You will emerge both smarter and wiser.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

If you take the Bible’s teachings seriously, you give generously to the poor and you welcome immigrants. You regard the suffering of others as being worthy of your compassionate attention, and you express love not just for people who agree with you and share your cultural traditions, but for everyone. Numerous Biblical verses, including many attributed to Jesus Christ, make it clear that living according to these principles is essential to being a good human. Even if you are not Jewish or Christian, Sagittarius, I recommend this approach to you. Now is an excellent time to hone your generosity of spirit and expand your urge to care for others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

In 1982, Capricorn actor Ben Kingsley won an Oscar for his role in the film Gandhi. Then his career declined. In an animated movie in 1992, he voiced the role of an immortal frog named F.R.O.7. who worked as a James Bond-like secret agent. It was a critical and financial disaster. But Kingsley’s fortunes rebounded, and he was nominated for Academy Awards in 2002 and 2003. Then his trajectory dipped again. He was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for four separate films between 2005 and 2008. Now, at age 79, he’s rich

and famous and mostly remembered for the great things he has done. I suggest we make him your role model for the coming months. May he inspire you to emphasize your hits and downplay your misses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

I’m devoted to cultivating the art of relaxation. But I live in a world dominated by stress addicts and frenzied overachievers. Here’s another problem: I aspire to be curious, innocent, and open-minded, but the civilization I’m embedded in highly values know-it-all experts who are very sure they are in command of life’s secrets. One further snag: I’m an ultra-sensitive creator who is nourished by original thinking and original feeling. And yet I constantly encounter formulaic literalists who thrive on clichés. Now here’s the good news: I am a successful person! I do what I love and enjoy an interesting life. Here’s even more good news, Aquarius: In the next 12 months, you will have a knack for creating rhythms that bring you closer than ever before to doing what you love and enjoying an interesting life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Most of us suffer from at least one absurd, irrational fear. I have a daft fear of heights, even when I’m perfectly safe, and a manic fear of mosquitoes dive-bombing me as I sleep, an event that has only happened four times in my life. My anxiety about running out of money is more rational, though, as is my dread of getting sick. Those worries help motivate me to work hard to earn a living and take superb care of my health. What about you, Pisces? Do you know which of your fears are preposterous and which make at least some sense? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to get a good handle on this question. Ask yourself: “Which of my fears are misdirected or exaggerated, and which are realistic and worthy of my attention?”

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NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE | NAME DROPPING

By Lewis Rothlein and

Chen | Puzzles

Edited by Will Shortz | 0507

49 Cutting part of The Onion?

51 Before, in poetry 52 5, 6 or 7, in golf 54 Baseball slang for a home run 56 Ones getting hit on at parties?

dead serious”

loudly

57 Plastic conveniences

62 Calls (for)

63 Playfully bite

65 Texter’s segue

66 When you get it, you may say it

68 Oohed and aahed, e.g.

70 Penalty boxes, in hockey lingo

72 Lead-in to tech

73 Atlanta’s ____ Center

76 Gets a lift (but not a Lyft)

77 Sport whose players wear boots

78 The first letter in “gigantic,” but not the third

82 Partner of hems

85 Prohibition and others

89 Commotion

90 Title woman who has children at her feet, in a 1968 hit

91 Person dealing with casting and lines

92 2004 Don Cheadle film set in Africa

94 Like England in the late 16th century

95 Trig function

96 Commotion

98 Came up with an invention?

100 ____ facto

102 Theme park cry

104 Call overseas

107 It means “waterless place” in Mongolian

109 Musical artist who designed Reykjavik’s Imagine Peace Tower

110 Accept defeat, in modern slang

112 Groupie

113 Only prez to receive a patent

114 Runner Sebastian with four Olympic medals

115 Director of “The Shining” and “Dr. Strangelove”

116 Hockey great Bobby

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Lewis Rothlein is a yoga instructor and jazz-piano enthusiast in Asheville, N.C. Jeff Chen is a writer and professional crossword constructor in Seattle. This is their third collaboration for The Times. The theme idea was Lewis’s. To find the best examples, Jeff wrote code and sifted the results from the database at XWordInfo. com, which has about 240,000 answer words from past Times crosswords. —W.S.