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Buzzworthy Neighborhood business developments, including Tower Theatre, gain momentum quickly in OKC, and many credit its residents. S HA N N ON CORN M A N

BY BEN FELDER

In a city in which community forums to plan neighborhood business and community development result in standing-room-only crowds, few things excite the locals more than the promise of what the future holds. “You can’t make people care about their community, and you can’t force people to look ahead in the future, but that’s what we have here in Oklahoma City,” said Aubrey Hammontree, the city’s planning director, who said her job is made easier because of the excitement citizens have for planning for the future.

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When planners were in town this summer to help with the creation of the new Wheeler District development southwest of downtown, many said record-breaking numbers of people attended forums to discuss what the area should look like. Planning sessions like those for the Wheeler District, block parties like Open Streets OKC and Better Block OKC and online forums such as OKCTalk, which includes dozens of chat threads on new development around town, are popular here in ways not seen elsewhere. “This is a special time because of what’s going on in Oklahoma City,” Hammontree said. “And because people care.” Excitement in the future is all about realizing what has been done in the past, Hammontree said. It’s easier to anticipate a redevelopment plan or new building after witnessing the success of similar projects in other areas of the city. “People have seen what it can look like when we invest in ourselves,” Hammontree said.

Tower Theatre

For example, the excitement created this month when new owners emerged for the vacant Tower Theatre on 23rd Street might have been nonexistent without prior positive growth experiences in the surrounding neighborhood. Owners David Wanzer, Ben Sellers and Jonathan Dodson plan to turn the historic building into a mixeduse development, which includes the

Tower Theatre

restoration of the old theater. All three say they have witnessed not only what the passion for development means for citizens, but how it can help when it comes to securing financing. “There is a good group of bankers here who understand the urban community,” Wanzer said.

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Dodson said the exodus by many residents and developers to the suburbs 20 years ago has created a vacuum that allows a new generation to come in with new ideas and plans. “You don’t see this in every city,” Dodson said. Dodson, who has helped secure funding for many urban renewal projects in OKC, said the excitement citizens have for new development can help just as much as strong traffic counts in retail studies. “If I have an immediate connection to a neighborhood, I am going to fight [for it],” Dodson said. “People really care because they realize this stuff actually matters.”

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Another unique aspect of OKC might be how smaller projects, like the Tower Theatre, create more buzz than large-scale development, such as the announcement of a new skyscraper. “[People] feel more of a connectivity to these smaller projects that fill in the gaps of the urban fabric, and they can relate to a smaller scale project because it’s their community,” Wanzer said.

Momentum

In addition to the coming redevelopment of the Tower Theatre, other street-level projects in the works include The Rise, a mixed-use development a few from blocks from the theater on 23rd Street. There is

If I have an immediate connection to a neighborhood, I am going to fight [for it]. — Jonathan Dodson

also the Main Street Arcade (another Wanzer project), the Mideke Building restoration in Bricktown and a new restaurant and office building in the Paseo Arts District. There are also larger projects, such as three or four new apartment and hotel buildings at over 20 stories downtown, at the site of the old Stage Center theater. In his office at City Hall, Brent Bryant, OKC’s economic development program manager, has a satellite photo of downtown OKC on his wall. It’s only two years old, but it’s already out of date. “This is there now, and this is also here,” Bryant says pointing out vacant lots or old buildings on the map that are now home to new developments. “Then you have this going in over here.” OKC’s continued revival has been well documented, but as the number of new buildings and renovation projects increases, so does the excitement from city planners, developers and residents for what the future holds. “This is really exciting stuff,” Bryant said. “So much is changing.”

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Water windfall A whitewater facility boosts the Oklahoma River’s transformation as the area gains global recognition for professional and novice athletes alike.

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A dusty field off the Oklahoma River will soon be one of the world’s premier whitewater rafting facilities. It might be hard to imagine but isn’t hard to believe, especially when the city has transformed what was little more than a sewage pool several years ago into a sparkling water course for kayaks, canoes and other water sports. City leaders broke ground on the whitewater facility, which will officially be called Riversport Rapids, last week. Unlike other Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) that helped the city build on assets it already had, the Boathouse District and the whitewater course create something new for locals. “I grew up in a city where we had this big ditch and the grownups called it a river,” Mayor Mick Cornett said, referring to the Oklahoma River. “We are indebted to the generation ahead of me to have the vision to see what could happen here.”

A metamorphosis

The growth means OKC is now a hub for American rafting, kayaking and canoeing. The city is home to more than state-of-the-art facilities used by worldclass athletes; it’s also home to a growing amateur rowing community. “I don’t know of any other city in the country that has this many rowing leagues where you have law firms and banks and various companies that come down and row against each other,” said Rick Adams, chief of Paralympic sport and national governing body organizational development for the United States Olympic Committee. “This is a model for what we love to see replicated across the country.” The city moved quickly to begin whitewater center construction in an effort to win a bid for 2016 Olympic rowing trials, an event that has been held in New Jersey for several years. “I would say [Oklahoma City] has emerged well beyond the radar,” Adams said. “It’s an important partner. It’s a city that has really shown an incredible interest and resolve in terms of supporting Olympic sport, and that is a big deal.” Although a trials location is still being considered, Olympic officials cite OKC as a frontrunner.

More Olympic expansion

USA Canoe/Kayak, the national governing body for the sport, moved its headquarters to OKC in 2011. It is the only Olympic sport with its headquarters in Oklahoma. “When you are paddling with raids, your goal is to align your boat with as much momentum as possible,” said Joe Jacobi, CEO of USA Canoe/ Kayak. “As an organization, it’s our job to put our organization around the most momentum as possible and look at what’s happening here in Oklahoma City. This is what you want to be around when your goal is to win Olympic medals.” When completed in 2016, the $45 million facility will be open to professional athletes and the public. Course bridges and pathways also will be open to the public, along with a restaurant that overlooks the rapids. Riversport Rapids will complement the established Boathouse District, which is home to rowing training facilities, a fitness center and SandRidge Skytrail, a facility that features a zip line across the river.

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Young athletes watch the Riversport Rapids groundbreaking ceremonies Oct. 20 in the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River.

‘Unfair advantage’

Rowing officials realize that the Boathouse District and Riversport Rapids is a destination for professional athletes and also hope both will help establish more local athletes. “When you have young kids that grow up in a community that live a 15-minute drive from this kind of water, this kind of coaching, this kind of equipment, it almost becomes an unfair advantage to being born someplace else in the country,” said Jacobi, a 1992 gold medal winner in slalom doubles canoe. The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma each have rowing teams and train there. There are also youth camps and programs training a new generation of rowers, thanks to the benefits of the transformed Oklahoma River. “An Olympic gold medal dream can truly start right here in Oklahoma City,” Jacobi said.

A public attraction

While many envision the day when professional whitewater rafters train at the new course, Mike Knopp, director of the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation, visualizes a different picture. “Imagine yourself less than two years from now in Bricktown,” Knopp said. “You have some dinner and you decide to go whitewater rafting. In what other American city can you do that?” Knopp said the public course will offer a 90-minute traning session with instructor-supervised time on the rapids. “This is for everybody in the community,” Knopp said. “We are going to have all sorts of different ways to get wet, get on the water and have fun.” In recent years, OKC has completed large-scale projects that transformed parts of the city. Bricktown converted obsolete warehouses into an entertainment district, and streetscape projects downtown created bike lanes and sidewalks. While those projects allowed locals to enjoy features found in other cities nationwide, the whitewater center and Boathouse District are unique both nationally and worldwide. “We are the only city in America doing this,” Knopp said. “This is a differentiator for Oklahoma City.”

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Beam me up As cancer treatment options expand, more patients are trying specialized proton therapy. BY BEN FELDER

As hydrogen gas receives a jolt of electricity, the atoms inside the cyclotron release protons that spin at more than 223 miles per hour. The protons are then sent down a pipelike structure to one of four treatment rooms, where they are beamed into the tumor of a patient, giving a dose of radiation that is targeted to reduce side effects and damage to other parts of the body. “If an x-ray or traditional radiation is like a shotgun, then proton therapy is like a target rifle,” said Andrew Chang, a radiation oncologist at ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma City. “You can get all the bullets, so to speak, in all the right places.”

Limited access

Oklahoma City is home to one of 14 proton therapy treatment centers in the United States — 10 more are under construction — and is part of a growing weapon in the fight against cancer that offers some patients a way to treat their tumor without damaging other parts of the body. Cancers like those found in the breast or prostate are surrounded by vital organs, like the heart and genitalia, which can be harmed by traditional radiation that is less targeted and exits the tumor on the other side. Proton therapy uses an aperture and compensator to guide the beam to the tumor and prevent it from exiting the other side. “Cyclotrons have been so big and difficult to build that it has really limited the number of centers up until recently,” said Gina Esau, director of marketing and business development for ProCure’s OKC center. The OKC location was the company’s flagship facility when it opened five years ago. “Like everything else, as technology evolves and improves, more and more places are able to get it,” Esau said. Proton therapy has been in use for more than 20 years but has only recently been considered a viable option, Esau said. Much like fingerprints, no two tumors are the same, which means that specialized treatment can be critical;

ProCure customizes treatments down to the devices used to shape proton beams.

Manufactured treatment

Down the hall from the four treatment rooms and past the control room where a crew acts like air traffic controllers for proton beams, there is a manufacturing center where two devices are made for each patient. One machine cuts a tumor-shaped hole into a thick, funnel-like piece of brass used for the beam. The brass piece helps ensure that the beam does not stray from the tumor onto other parts of the body. Another machine cuts into a wax device of varying thickness and will, in part, control proton dosage. “We make every one of them in-house,” said Jeff Probst, ProCure facility director.

If an x-ray or traditional radiation is like a shotgun, then proton therapy is like a target rifle. — Andrew Chang

Probst doesn’t have much direct contact with patients and works in a garagelike room far different from the clinical setting down the hall, but he visualizes the tumors as the machines recreate their shapes. He said he feels a connection with each patient. “The best thing about this is knowing you are part of something bigger than yourself,” Probst said. “It really brings it to life, and when we see those patients ... I remember what his device looks like.”

Patient treatment

Five-year-old Oliver Taylor lives in England and was diagnosed with bladder cancer this year. Proton therapy was

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recommended due to the location of the cancer and his age. “There’s nothing in the [United Kingdom] like this,” said Matthew, Oliver’s father. The Taylor family not only has to cope with the disease itself, but also deals with the challenge of moving to the United States for several weeks. With so much downtime between radiation appointments, the family has tried to view its stay as an extended vacation by doing more family-friendly activities together. Because the therapy has minimal side effects, Oliver remains an energetic little boy who is often bouncing off the walls in the ProCure playroom as he waits to be seen. “You wouldn’t know there is anything wrong with him,” Matthew said. “He’s not tired afterwards. He’s a little bit red around where the beam is put in, but it’s like a little sunburn and we put a little cream on it.” While Oliver has traveled thousands of miles for treatment, other patients live just down the road. Richard Fransen, 63, had an aggressive form of prostate cancer removed in 2008. Traditional radiation was recommended in an effort to ensure the cancer did not return, but Fransen

Oliver Taylor, 5, prepares for proton therapy at ProCure Proton Therapy Center. He and his family are here from England. was nervous about possible side effects. “I saw the sign going up [at ProCure] and decided to find out what this was all about,” Fransen said. “The traditional radiation beam is a much more scattered beam. But the proton [beam] goes in at a very low intensity and actually builds as it gets close to the source. You don’t have the damage to other organs on the way in and out. I thought it sounded like a good idea.” Fransen was one of the first patients treated at ProCure in OKC and is now an advocate for the cancer treatment. “They were nice enough to set my appointments at 8 in the morning, and I was out by 8:30,” Fransen said. “I was able to have a normal lifestyle.” As cancer cures continue to be sought, the process for treating the disease has improved, Chang said. “The awareness of cancer in society as a whole means we are much more vigilant in looking for cancer, which leads to us having much more consistency in screenings and looking for cancers,” Chang said. “But we are also seeing advancements in how we fight cancer that are minimizing side effects.”

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METRO BRIEFS

Election Day nears With the next vote only a week away, verbal slings and arrows are now flying. BY BEN FELDER

Election Day is one week away with various state and national seats up for grabs. The race between Gov. Steve Russell Mary Fallin and Democrat challenger Joe Dorman heads into the final days closer than many had expected, though Fallin Al McAffrey remains in the lead, according to numerous polls. In the latest campaign ad from Fallin, Dorman is painted as a miniObama. “Joe Dorman, Collin Walke he is so much like Obama, why would we ever want him as governor?” the commercial says as a picture of Obama morphs Cyndi Munson into one of Dorman. As Fallin attempts to connect Dorman with Obama, Dorman is looking to John Handy connect Fallin Edwards with Janet Barresi, Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public instruction who lost her reelection bid in the Republican primary this summer. “Fallin + Barresi = ‘Fal-esi’ – Failed Leadership, Walking Hand in Hand,” Dorman’s campaign recently posted on its Facebook page. “In June’s primary election, Oklahomans spoke loud and clear when they voted Barresi out of office, but Barresi was only half of the problem. The other half is Governor Fallin. Together, they continuously ignore Oklahoma educators and work against public education.”

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Voters in central Oklahoma will also cast a ballot for a new congressman with Republican Steve Russell and Democrat Al McAffrey, looking to take the seat vacated by Rep. James Lankford, who will also be on the statewide ballot for the U.S. Senate. Many races for the Legislature were decided over the summer during primary races, but there are a few races in Oklahoma City that could be close. Three Democrats — Collin Walke, John Handy Edwards and Cyndi Munson — are challenging three Republican incumbents in local districts. Everything’s debatable

With several Republican incumbents favored to win reelection next week, many have avoided Matt Silverstein debates with their Democratic challenger, likely viewing such an event as a no-win opportunity. “Stop the games and show Jim Inhofe up,” Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Matt Silverstein said to Sen. Jim Inhofe, challenging the incumbent to debate him. Mary Fallin Inhofe, who was first elected to the Senate in 1994, has a 30-point lead in most polls. A campaign spokesperson Joe Dorman for Inhofe told The Tulsa World there was no desire to give Silverstein “legitimacy” with a debate. Gov. Mary Fallin agreed to one debate with Rep. Joe Dorman, the

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Petition efforts fall short

Petition efforts for school storm shelters and marijuana legalization both failed to gain enough signatures to force a public vote on the November ballot. David Slane, an Oklahoma City attorney who worked with the storm shelter petition group, said an initiative petition has never made it onto the state ballot. He blamed Oklahoma’s system for collecting signatures for the petition failure and called on lawmakers to change the rules. By the numbers

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“This is a game-changer.” That’s what OKC schools superintendent Robert Neu said about this week’s PSAT test, which will be offered to every freshman and sophomore student in the district. Free access to the test is something Neu also launched during his prior

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Mark Stonecipher, an oil and gas attorney and business owner, has announced his plan to run for the Oklahoma City Council in Ward 8. Current councilman Pat Ryan is not seeking reelection in the March 3 election. Stonecipher said his experience as the president of his homeowner’s association and serving on the Oklahoma City Board of Adjustment has prepared him for public service and that he was asked by Ryan to consider a run for the council. Council seats in wards 2, 5 and 6 are also up for election in March. Council members Ed Shadid, David Greenwell and Meg Salyer have already announced their plans to seek reelection.

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superintendent job in Federal Way, Washington. This summer, he said it was one of the first changes he wanted to make in Oklahoma City. “[The tests were taken] during the school day, so it was an equity issue,” Neu said in an interview this summer. “So many of our kids don’t have transportation, don’t have resources to get to school on a Saturday to take the test and don’t have $80 to pay for the test.” The policy raised Federal Way’s partition in the SAT from 25 percent to 94 percent. “Students who didn’t think they had the skills performed at a level [on the test] that surprised them, and all of a sudden, they thought, ‘I can be that student. I can be college-bound. I can be in the more rigorous programs of study.’”

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Democratic challenger, but has not been interested in any more. “Time and again, Fallin has refused to agree to more than one debate,” Dorman said last week. “Is she too nervous that her failed policies will once again be exposed in a public forum?” Democrats accused Republican candidate for Congress Steve Russell of dodging debates with Al McAffrey, claiming Russell agreed to a debate this month but was a no-show. However, the two candidates have agreed to a debate tonight at Picasso Cafe, 3009 Paseo St., as part of KOSU’s “On Tap” event.

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Awkward family dinner Lots of us have an uncle that has probably said something inappropriate at a family event. For Oklahoman and Clippers star Blake Griffin that’s how he views former team owner Donald Sterling, who was forced out by the league after he made racist comments. “[Griffin] compared former team owner Donald Sterling to a ‘weird uncle’ and new owner Steve Ballmer to a ‘cool dad,’” ESPN reported about an interview Griffin gave to The Players’ Tribune. “He’s like a cool dad who gives you candy,” Griffin said about Ballmer. “Donald was like a weird uncle.” It makes you wonder if Thanksgiving dinner will be awkward for Griffin this year.

Stillwater native James Marsden recently sat down with Elle magazine for an interview column called Hot Guy/Cold Drink. Marsden dished about getting plastered on his 21st birthday — damn you, Jäger! — making Nicholas Sparks movies and how moving to Los Angeles helped him grow and become the man he is today. But did you know that present-day heartthrob James Marsden had a mullet in his high school yearbook photo? Go ahead; look it up. We can wait. He was also a total nerd and had trouble dating. “In Oklahoma, the girls like the big football players. Girls were more interested in those guys and I was, like, kind of a drama kid,” he said. It’s okay, cutie. We bet they’re feeling really stupid now. Marsden snagged the role of lead hottie in the new Nicholas Sparks movie

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The Best of Me, about a man who returns to his hometown for a reunion and reconnects with his high school sweetheart.

Oh my Lord Late last week, the 10 Commandments monument at the Oklahoma State Capitol was “violently” pushed over, breaking the granite tribute into pieces. Police tape secured the scene, and pictures of law enforcement removing the remains with a forklift soon filled social media timelines. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was investigating, and local media reported that a car plowed into the statue before being abandoned by its driver. The controversial monument has been in the media in recent years after the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued, saying its placement on government property violated church-state laws. The suit was thrown out in September 2012.

Soon after, the Satanic Temple made a plea to add a Lord Baphomet statue alongside it, which also made national news. You know, because equality. Gov. Mary Fallin quickly spoke out against the vandalism. “Our monument will be rebuilt and restored,” Fallin said in a media statement. “The people of Oklahoma will not stand for acts of violence against the Capitol or its monuments.” The ACLU called it vandalism and said the piece was “desecrated.” Baphomet himself replied via his popular (parody) Twitter account: “Before the car impacted @CommandmentsOKC, Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take the Wheel” was heard playing. #MonumentGate” Later, it was reported that police had arrested a man whom they believed was connected to the desecration of the monument. He said Satan told him to do it. He also urinated on the statue before hitting it with his car. And he threatened to kill the president. #notfunnyanymore

Unleaded pessimism Check out those plummeting gas

prices! Some gas stations were selling unleaded for $2.55 a gallon, and it continues to fall. This might be good for the average consumer and teenagers who spend their time mindlessly cruising the roads in search of something to do. However, it could have devastating consequences for our great state. While some tout the fact that Oklahoma’s unemployment rate is around 4.6 percent, it is somewhat disconcerting to think that roughly 364,300 jobs are created by the energy sector in Oklahoma and around 17 percent of the state’s economy is based on oil and gas. A decrease in oil prices means a decrease in production, which means a decrease in jobs and then, suddenly, those jobs vanish and things get bad real quick. Remember when the recession hit the rest of the world way back in 2008 but

Oklahoma was not nearly as bad off as many other states? Well, the recession is over for everyone else, but it might be just the beginning for us.

Trick, or thief? Two local convenience stores were recently robbed by a masked bandit, and police wanted help finding him. Or her. It. “I thought it was a joke, because, you know, I know a lot of people. So, I thought it was a joke,” the store clerk told News9.com. “So, I started laughing at him. I was like, ‘Man, stop playing with me and stuff.’” The robber, wearing what appeared to be a skull mask, surprised the clerk after creeping around store displays. Then the robber started waving a gun. To that, the clerk laughed again. “I was like, ‘Is that a fake gun? Because I think it’s fake,’” the clerk told News9.com.

“And then when he pointed it at my eyes, I was like, ‘I don’t want to find out if it’s fake or not. That’s it!’” Indeed, that was it, and he handed over cash. But the masked crusader wasn’t finished. Police think the two-faced suspect then donned a devil mask to rob another location. The second clerk didn’t get the joke, probably because the robber forced her to the floor before swiping the money. No joke.

Two nods for winning The Oklahoma City Thunder recently played (and lost) a preseason game against the Utah Jazz, and there are a lot of new faces on the court. However, two familiar faces recently appeared in a new NBA commercial that showed their skills off the court. In it, Reggie Jackson and Steven Adams can be seen devising a new head-nod code. Their banter is adorable and they have chemistry that makes the whole bit feel natural. And it’s hilarious. A head-jerk with a slow nod, raised

eyebrows and slight shoulder shrug: “Off the court? You’re, like, the man,” says Adams. “And on the court, if I do it, you have to pass me the ball.” Jackson responds: “I have to pass you the ball?” Adams: “You always have the ball!” With a 2-5 record for the preseason and Kevin Durant being out for a while, this ad reminds us that the pair have chemistry, are working together and, maybe, now that we all know how they work together, they can get back on the court and keep practicing. And, you know, create a not-sosecret nod for when Thunder beats the pants off the Portland Trail Blazers tonight (and then wins through the rest of the season, right, guys?). Might we suggest two slow nods while snarling, followed by a maniacal laugh? Because that would totally catch on.

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COMMENTARY

Clean and simple BY WILEY RHODES

Whenever people meet me, one of the first things they probably think is, “Why is this ‘typical’ oil and gas guy talking so much about organics?” I get some weird looks. But as a kid, growing up in a farming and ranching community in Whiteface, Texas, we didn’t worry about whether our food was organic or not because we didn’t have to. We didn’t have pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to worry about back then. Fast-forward to today and why I think we need more organics in our lives. Organic produce is free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers. That might mean nothing to you, but it actually matters very much to your body. These things can affect the nervous system and possibly cause disease. Organics also are non-GMO,

meaning the produce has not been genetically altered. Modifying genetics alters, or sometimes eliminates, the nutritional value in the produce. Even most conventional produce has been irradiated to reduce harmful bacteria, prevent spoilage and increase shelf life. But irradiation also kills the nutritional value of food, and some research indicates that might be less safe to consume. I’ve learned that organic produce retains more nutrients, vitamins and minerals that our body needs to stay healthy. An increasing local and regional market for organics encourages the expansion of organic farming has given producers around the world opportunities to compete. When pesticides and chemical growth accelerators are eliminated from the

process, the privately owned farmer has a better position in which to compete with corporate-owned farms. The little guys have a chance. Ultimately, it all boils down to education. Teaching communities about nutrition is one of the most important services people can provide for each other. Organics are great, but I want you to know the benefits of them, too. When all restaurant and market owners have the information they need to have an educated conversation with their employees and customers, everyone benefits. But there’s more: Raw organic produce should not be so expensive and only available to those who can afford it. As a health and farming advocate, my objective is to expand the consumption of organic produce in Oklahoma City.

Opinions expressed on the commentary page, in letters to the editor and elsewhere in this newspaper are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ownership or management.

As the market for organic product grows, buying power for both businesses and those who consume organics increases. Every time we as a community make a purchase, we are telling farmers and sellers what we as consumers want. If we can leverage that buying power, we have an opportunity to make raw organic produce available at a dramatically reduced cost. That success is what I’m looking forward to writing more about. So, the answers to the questions are simple. “Why is this ‘typical’ oil and gas guy talking so much about organics?” I’m always talking about organics because I don’t think we should consume things that aren’t meant for human consumption. Wiley Rhodes promotes development of organic, non-GMO food and serves as founder and CEO of Oklahoma City-based Organic Squeeze.

LETTERS Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to jchancellor@okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com. Include a city of residence and contact number for verification. Case called for judge’s recusal

On Friday, Oct. 17, Oklahoma County District Judge Bill Graves was asked to put an abortion bill on hold pending the outcome of a legal challenge. Senate Bill 1848, which became law on Nov. 1, requires that abortion facilities have a doctor on-site with admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of where the procedure is performed. In response, Larry Burns, a Norman physician who performs abortions, has tried to secure admitting privileges at several nearby hospitals without success. (Who knows why?) So, he became the plaintiff in this case and is represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights, an organization that has successfully challenged other anti-abortion measures. Graves did not help stop or postpone the bill because: I was in the House of Representatives

with Graves, then a state representative. He amended just about every “health care” bill on the House floor with an antiabortion amendment. Abortion bills didn’t get to the House floor because Rep. Jeff Hamilton was chairman of the Health Committee and I was vice-chairwoman. We would not hear anti-abortion bills. Anyhow, when Graves’ anti-abortion amendments got to the Senate, they went to the Health Committee chaired by Sen. Bernest Cain. Cain deleted Graves’ amendments from the healthcare bills. In my opinion, Graves should have done the “judicial” thing and disqualified himself in this case because of conflict of interest. — Wanda Jo Stapleton Former state representative Oklahoma City

Same-sex marriage is the law of the land the same way that aerial flight is the law of gravity. — Jay Hubbard Oklahoma City

Is it the law of the land?

Robbing Peter to pay Paul

Regarding same-sex marriage become law in Oklahoma (News, “Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Oklahoma,” Ben Felder, Oct. 6, okgazette.com): Setting gay marriage equal to straight is as logical as giving me a doctoral degree because I spent as much time failing university courses as a doctor would’ve spent passing them. On a related topic, the use of “law of the land” at the end of your Oct. 15 article (News, “Pushback,” Ben Felder, Oct. 15, Oklahoma Gazette) seems wrong.

I got a chuckle out of Bobby Stern’s Aug. 13 commentary placing the blame for the state’s woeful transportation infrastructure on the federal government (Opinion, Commentary, “We need long-term solutions,” Aug. 13, Oklahoma Gazette). Oklahoma’s gas tax is 17 cents a gallon, less than half the national average and cheaper than every bordering state. Stern cheers Gov. Mary Fallin for the “necessary efforts” to fund transportation, but she gutted education in the process.

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Fallin has increasingly diverted income tax revenues that previously went into the General Fund and education directly into transportation, where spending exploded from $180 million in 2005 to $571 million in 2013, a more than 300 percent increase. Also, high gas prices are the overwhelming reason people are driving less and switching to more fuel-efficient vehicles. The real travesty is that diverting money from the General Fund means Oklahoma taxpayers withstand the worst of transportation funding as opposed to a gasoline tax, which captures a large percentage of funds from interstate travelers who use (and damage) our roads. — DW Tiffee Norman

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BOOKS Scary Tales 2014, storyteller Marilyn Hudson tell stories of the unexplained at the Overholser Mansion, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Oct. 29-30. Overholser Mansion, 405 N.W. 15th, 525-5325, overholsermansion.org. WED-THU Mariana Llanos Book Signing, author of The Staircase on Pine Street, 3 p.m., Nov. 1. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 842-2900, fullcirclebooks. com. SAT

FILM Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees, (CA, 2002, dir. David Lickley) the story of zoologist Jane Goodall and the bond she built with the chimpanzees she studied. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 N.E. 52nd, 602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org. WED-WED Pandas: The Journey Home, (U.S., 2014, dir. Nicolas Brown) a look into one of the most incredible conservation efforts in human history and the Wolong National Nature Reserve in the People’s republic of China where the giant pandas are living. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 N.E. 52nd, 602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org. WED-WED Horror Film Marathon, your favorite horror movies all night long, 8 p.m., Oct. 31. District House, 1755 NW 16TH, 633-1775, districthouseokc.com. FRI

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HAPPENINGS Trail of Fear, largest haunted attraction on Oklahoma with attractions including Doll Creek, Cirque De Morte, The Experiment and more, Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Trail of Fear, 14501 East Etowah Road, Noble, trailoffear.com. THU-FRI Terror on 10th Street Haunted House, learn the ghostly history behind the house of horrors on this guided tour, 7-11 p.m., Oct. 30-31; Nov. 1-2. Terror on

Thursday, Tuesday 10th Street, 2005 NW 10th St., 232-1816, facebook.com/ terroron10thstreet. THU-SUN

Jamie Csizmadia, explains the benefits and history of sowing seeds along with introducing plants to transform your backyard, noon-1 p.m., Nov. 4. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 445-7080, oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/events. TUE

Men’s Health University, free men’s screenings; hearing, vision, lung, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings, 9 a.m., Nov. 1. Chevy Bricktown Events Center, 429 E. California Ave., 236-4143. SAT

How to Live the Healthiest Life, presentation by Sarah Yoakam, M.D.; tools to live your healthiest life, 6 p.m., Nov. 4. Integris Baptist Medical Center, 3300 N.W. Expressway, 949-3011, integrisok.com. TUE

Sowing Seeds: 10 Powerful Prairie Plants for Your Backyard, landscape architect and owner of OLTHIA,

FOOD Carne Diem Chili Cook-Off, enjoy over 50 choices of different chili creations along with live music from the Wise Guys, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 31. VI Marketing and Branding, 125 Park Ave. FRI Haunt the River Cruise, haunted river cruise complete with spooky music, a decorated boat, food and drinks, 8 p.m., Oct. 31. Exchange Landing, 1503 Exchange, 7027755, okrivercruises.com. FRI Bootlegger’s Ball, costume party celebrating the lives of those who have departed; live jazz and swing music, refreshments and prizes for best costumes, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Oct. 31. Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails, 732 W. Main St., Norman, 801-2900, scratchnorman.com. FRI Deadman’s Ball, costume contest, live music, food, drinks and fun, 10 p.m-2 a.m., Oct. 31. Bellini’s Ristorante and Grill, 6305 Waterford, Suite 100, 8481065. FRI

The Rocky Horror Picture Show It’s almost Halloween, and that means it’s almost time for some Rocky Horror. Each year, Sooner Theater shows the cult classic accompanied by a live cast — an interactive Halloween moviegoing experience unlike any other. The show begins 10 p.m. Friday at Sooner Theater, 101 E. Main St., in Norman. Tickets are $10. Call 321-9600 or visit soonertheatre.org.

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Movies like Anaconda are why RiffTrax Live exists. The perfectly over-the-top reptilian thriller — which stars Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube and Jon Voight — is just the kind of movie that the former Mystery Science Theater 3000 guys will suffocate with hilarious commentary. See it 7 p.m. Thursday and Tuesday at AMC Quail Springs 24, 2501 W. Memorial Road; Cinemark Tinseltown USA, 6001 N. Martin Luther King Ave.; or Regal Spotlight Stadium 14, 1100 N. Interstate Drive, in Norman. Tickets are $12.50. Visit fathomevents.com.

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Listen Up Philip, (US, 2014, dir. Alex Ross Perry) after Philip gets a negative review on his latest book he is overwhelmed by the crazy city and his deteriorating relationships and goes to a friend’s summer home for solitude, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 30; 5:30 & 8 p.m., Oct. 31, Nov. 1; 2 p.m., Nov. 2. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 236-3100, okcmoa.com. THU-SUN

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Kaisers Diner Block Party, celebrating the venue reopening; live music, food and more, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 1. Kaisers Diner, 1039 N. Walker, 232-7632, kaisersdiner. com. SAT

YOUTH Building Buddies, interactive village where children can play, build, decorate, paint, construct and tile. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 N.E. 52nd, 602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org. WED-WED Plants, Poisons and Potions Exhibit, discover both real and imaginary world of plants; strange, unusual plants, healing and deadly plants, Oct. 29-31. Myriad

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PERFORMING ARTS Carrie the Musical, music based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, 8 p.m., Oct. 30 & Nov. 1. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 2972264, okcciviccenter.com. THU/SAT

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Bat Boy: The Musical, the story of a half bat, half boy who falls in love and becomes the towns outcast until they discover his shocking secret, 8 p.m. & midnight, Oct. 31; 8 p.m., Nov. 1; 3 p.m., Nov. 2. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder, 208-5000, okcu.edu. FRI-SUN

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Contemporary Dance Oklahoma, features choreography from Jose Limon, Austin Hartel and Derrick Minter, 8 p.m., Oct. 31-Nov. 1; 3 p.m., Nov. 2. University of Oklahoma, 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, 325-0311, ou.edu. FRI-SUN

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Daniel Dugar, stand-up comedy, 8 p.m., Oct. 29-30; 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., Nov. 1. Loony Bin Comedy Club, 8503 N. Rockwell Ave., 239-4242, loonybincomedy.com. WED-THU, SAT

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Jim Brickman, award-winning pianist performs his Platinum Tour, Celebrating 20 Years, 8 p.m., Nov. 1. University of Oklahoma, 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, 325-0311, ou.edu. SAT

Boos and Booze Any experienced Halloween enthusiast knows boos and booze go together like Jekyll and Hyde. That there will be music, food trucks, games and a costume contest is just bonus (boo-nus?). The inaugural Boos and Booze promises to be as fun (and delicious) as any other Halloween event, so check it out Friday evening at outdoor food truck park The Bleu Garten, 301 NW 10th St. Admission is free. Visit www.bleugarten.com.

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ACTIVE Foam Rollers: Deep Muscle Stretching, fitness expert Denise Burns teaches the technique of foam rolling, 9:30 a.m., Nov. 1. PACER Fitness Center, 5520 N. Independence, 949-3891. SAT Denver Nuggets VS OKC Thunder, NBA basketball game, 7 p.m., Nov. 1. Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno Ave. SAT Free to Breathe, 5K run/walk and one-mile walk in support of Free to Breathe, a lung cancer research and advocacy organization, noon, Nov. 2. Wheeler Park, 1120 S. Western, okc.gov. SUN

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Can You Hear Me Now?, sculptor Holly Wilson creates figures that act as storytellers of life. Mainsite Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main St., Norman, 360-1162, mainsite-art.com. Dialogos E Interpretaciones II: The Americas, A North & South American print exchange featuring over 50 artists Mainsite Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main St., Norman, 360-1162, mainsite-art.com. Drama, Death, Dirge: Frederic Remington, the American West, dramatic portrayals of the American West inspired by the media and entertainment. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., Norman, 3253272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Barre3 Community Class, enjoy a free barre3 class, 7-8 p.m., Nov. 3. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 445-7080, oklahomacitybotanicalgardens. com/events. MON

Horsehair Pottery Exhibition, exhibit of horsehair pottery by White Antelope; highlights the beauty of Native American art form. The Summer Wine Art Gallery, 2928 B Paseo St., 831-3279, summerwinegallery.com.

OU Women’s Basketball VS SE Oklahoma State, women’s college basketball, 7 p.m., Nov. 5. Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 S. Jenkins, Norman, 325-4666, lloydnoblecenter.com. WED

Hunter Roth, multitalented artist; features geometric paintings and woodcut figures along with Oklahoma landscapes. Mainsite Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main St., Norman, 360-1162, mainsite-art.com.

VISUAL ARTS Bring It, art show highlighting art produced by students of the OU design department. University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University, Edmond, 9742000, uco.edu.

Jeff Sparks, mythological inspired works. DNA Galleries, 1709 N.W. 16th, 525-3499, dnagalleries.com. Legacy in Bronze, in celebration of Allan Houser’s 100th birthday, the exhibit features five of his largescale bronze sculptures. Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., 521-3356, ok.gov.

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Woyzeck There aren’t many plays out there that were more influential than Woyzeck. The 19th-century German production, penned by Georg Büchner, was a predecessor of much of modern epic theatre, and the University of Central Oklahoma Theatre Arts Department is set to revive the tragic tale. See Woyzeck 7:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at UCO’s Mitchell Hall Theatre, 100 N. University Drive, in Edmond. Tickets are $15-$20. Call 974-3375 or visit click4tix.com/uco.

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No Lady of Leisure, exhibit of 24 original Victorian era, handmade dresses worn by women from the Civil War through the turn of the Century. Chisholm Trail Museum, 605 Zellers Ave., Kingfisher, 375-5176, ctokmuseum.org.

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Roots, exhibit of freestanding and wall-mounted metal sculptures made of found objects by Jim Dodson, Jr. Governor’s Gallery, State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln, 521-2931, arts.ok.gov. The Dirty Fabulous, works created with acrylic and oil on metal; part of an ongoing series since 1993 DNA Galleries, 1709 N.W. 16th, 525-3499, dnagalleries.com. The Dragoman, A Guide Through Mysteries IAO Art Gallery, 706 W. Sheridan, 232-6060, iaogallery.org.

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My Generation: Young Chinese Artists, new generations of artists examine their homeland from a global perspective; painters, video artists, installation artists and more. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 236-3100, okcmoa.com.

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Taqueria Sanchez 4011 NW 10TH ST. 520-3553 WHAT WORKS: TACOS, MULITAS AND A VARIETY OF MEATS. WHAT NEEDS WORK: THE WAIT CAN GET A LITTLE LONG IF IT’S COLD OUT. TIP: WHEN THERE’S A CROWD, THEY GIVE OUT NUMBERS WITH YOUR ORDER, SO KEEP YOUR EARS OPEN.

The problem is not the price. The problem is eating all the food you get for the price. “My eyes were bigger than my stomach” is an odd phrase, because no matter how large your eyes are, I can guarantee at least 20 of them would fit in your stomach. You and nine of your friends (or enemies) would be blind, of course, but that’s what science is about: proving the impossible. As a frequent visitor to restaurants, however, I know how easy it is to overestimate your hunger, especially when the selection is small and the prices so low. This is how I came to the little blue truck called Taqueria Sanchez, 4011 NW 10th St., ravenous with hunger and shocked at the miniscule cost. But I paid a hefty price that day, my friends. Not, you know, with actual money. Instead, it was the psychic toll of being bested by a burrito. I am probably the only one who

refers to Sanchez as the Taco TARDIS, but as a Doctor Who nerd, it makes perfect sense to me. It’s a tiny blue truck that is bigger on the inside (look at how many people are working in there) and serves out-of-this-world treats that exterminate even the greatest of hungers. If you’re going for a taco, prepare to get a few tacos. They’re small, you see, but at $1 apiece, you can afford to try a few kinds. That’s the beauty of the tiny taco, isn’t it? There’s always room for just one more. The choices are simple. There are four kinds of beef, plus chicken and pork: carne asada (steak), barbacoa and cabesa (different kinds of beef cheek), lengua (beef tongue) and the fowl and the swine. The asada is the most assertive meat by texture and is little chewier but hits the palate with gusto. The cabesa is softer with more melted connective tissue, lending it a delicate, sumptuous quality. The barbacoa toes the line between the two and is still tasty. The lengua is wonderful. Taqueria Sanchez cooks this one just right. It’s done all the way through, it’s soft and it’s delicious. Some taquerías dice the lengua into too-small pieces then cook it to death, but this preparation shows confidence and skill. The chicken is spicy. The pork is tender. Every taco is served the same

way: two stacked corn tortillas with meat, a little cilantro, onion and sauce poured down the middle. You will be forgiven for wondering which is which, honestly, because the tastes aren’t so dissimilar. But if you’re paying attention, I think you’ll find yourself a favorite. “But what if I want something other than tacos, Greg?” Well, I don’t know, man. Have you ever had tacos? Why would you want something else? But, fine, you can get all those same meats in a variety of other products. The mulita ($2) sandwiches meat, vegetables and avocado between two

small tortillas before going on the grill. The result is a crispy little sandwich with a lot of flavor. The quesadilla ($4) is a large tortilla filled with meat, cheese and veggies and then folded over, grilled and cut into pieces. It’s quite filling and quite a bit better than the fast-food quesadillas you’re used to. The torta ($4) is a sandwich with a little lettuce and tomato thrown in with your piping-hot meat. The roll used for the bun is soft and soaks up all the juice from the meat, so it’s soft and somewhat messy, and that’s OK. Finally, the burrito. My old nemesis. At $4, it’s almost too big. Am I saying that out of spite? Perhaps. I have faced many burritos in my time on this earth, and none before had the gumption to stand up to me. None could withstand my voracious appetite until now. Inside, there are refried beans and rice, which provide lots of heft, plus your choice of meat and a few grilled vegetables. Be sure to get the salsa, which has a good punch of heat. And don’t be upset if you, too, cannot finish it. There is a Mount Everest for a reason. We all need something to which we can aspire, a challenge left for us to conquer. If you’d like extra rice and beans on the side, it’s $2.50, and the beans are so good they must be bad for you. Taqueria Sanchez opens for lunch and stays open well into the night, so if you find yourself west of Hefner Parkway and you’re peckish for a cheap and filling meal, it’s there and it’s wonderful. And even if you’re just looking for a snack, you’ve got a dollar. Go crazy.

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Most natives know about the ghost at the Skirvin Hotel, and residents of Spencer whisper about the Purple Church, but only foodservice professionals know about places like Gabriella’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria, Chili’s Belle Isle or Irma’s Burger Shack in Nichols Hills — until now. Perhaps the most shared stories are about Gabriella’s, primarily because the Italian restaurant occupies the building formerly known as County Line Barbecue, 1226 NE 63rd St. Chris McKenna, executive chef at Packard’s New American Kitchen, was an assistant manager at County Line back in 2001, and although he didn’t experience the events firsthand, he did see some of the after effects. “One of the guys came down one night and said there was a girl walking around upstairs,” McKenna said. “I didn’t believe him, and so I finished putting salt and pepper shakers out. We closed up, and when I came in the next morning, the shakers were all over the floor.” Stories abound from employees and former employees alike. McKenna tells tales of workers and managers who witnessed strange phenomena: a television that would not stay off, dishes flying off shelves, noises, phantom beings and recordings of strange voices. Some of the eeriest accounts are of phone calls with spectral shouting or storm noises on the end of the line. Paranormal investigators examined the building several times over the years and claimed to see orbs, hear disembodied voices, find cold spots and see hazy figures. McKenna said the investigators always assured employees that the spirits were harmless. Irma’s Burger Shack, 1035 NW 63rd St., has also been tested for paranormal activity as recently as last year. Since the eerie happenings are related to

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Ashton, Tony and chef Vicki Muhs hold wood-fired oven pizza and spaghetti with meatballs in one of Gabriella’s dining rooms. a still-living Oklahoma City family, management asked that the “ghost” not be identified. Linda Lee is a founder and managing partner at Irma’s, and she said the apparitions have been happening since the place opened. “I think it happens less these days,” Lee said, “but it might be just because I don’t spend as many late nights there as I used to.” According to lore, it’s the spirit of a murder victim, but Lee said the activity is more playful than scary. Noises, moving objects and swinging doors are typical. Lee said it isn’t unusual to find objects moved about on desks or tables. “I have gotten to where I just talk to it,” Lee said. “I just say, ‘I need the room for about an hour to get stuff done, and then you can have it.’ So far, it seems to be working.” A chain restaurant might be an unlikely place for an apparition, but former Chili’s Belle Isle, 5301 N. Classen Blvd., server Nicole Misek said employees there believe the visions are related to people who drowned back when the area was covered by a lake. Misek said the hauntings took the form of noises, banging and the sounds of people walking around the restaurant, even when the place was unoccupied. She now works as a hair stylist at ScissorTale Salon. Whether the phenomena are spirits clanking about is impossible to say, but employees do hear things late at night, and like good urban legends, the stories are passed on to new employees. It is just part of the job.

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Owner James Vu and chef Niel Zambrano opened their restaurant, La Brasa Peruvian Kitchen, 1310 NW 25th St., in the old Kamp’s building late last year. Within months of its opening, La Brasa earned honorable mentions in three categories of Oklahoma Gazette’s Best of OKC reader poll: Best Place to Experience Something Different, Best Latin Restaurant and Best New Restaurant. Building from that success, the pair recently celebrated the Oct. 20 grand opening of their newest

venture, James & Niel’s Latin Cafe, inside the Hart Building in the Film Row business district, 726 W. Sheridan Ave., Suite 160. It serves breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday. The menu, listed on its Facebook page, includes Latin-inspired casual fare such as breakfast tacos, wraps and empanadas and lunch salads and sandwiches. Find out more at facebook.com/ jamesandnielslatincafe.

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If you’re hungry for Halloween, two area restaurants have plans to make sure grown-ups get treats, too. Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails hosts Bootlegger’s Ball 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday at 132 W. Main St. in Norman. It features an evening of adult libations including pumpkin punch, hourly prizes for best costume, drink specials and, of course, delicious treats from the Scratch kitchen. Live music will include jazz and swing genres. No reservations are necessary. For more information, call Scratch at 801-2900. Bellini’s Ristorante now hosts the popular Deadman’s Ball, a Halloween tradition with a twist, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday at 6305 Waterford Blvd., Suite 100. The ball was formerly hosted by Deep Fork Grill. Admission includes beer, food and live music. A midnight costume contest includes cash prizes, so guests are encouraged to dress up. A VIP lounge option is also available. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To buy tickets, call 887-7087 or 848-1065.

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VI Marketing’s Carne Diem Chili Cook-Off and block party marks its 12th anniversary this year, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday at an outdoor event at 125 Park Ave. The lunchtime event features more than 50 crock pots of chili as chefs vie for the Carne Cup award. Organizers said they expect more than 800 visitors this year. For a $10 donation, attendees get three bowls of their choice and a commemorative chili-bowl-size ceramic mug. Proceeds benefit United Way of Central Oklahoma. For tickets and more information, visit info.vimarketingandbranding.com/ carnediem or call 525-0055.

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Kaisers Diner grand opening 6-9 P.M. SATURDAY 1039 N. WALKER AVE. KAISERSDINER.COM 232-7632

When new owners of this Oklahoma icon recently bought Kaiser’s American Bistro, 1039 N. Walker Ave., they shortened its name to Kaisers Diner, the name tweak a knowing nod to its long, local history. Anthony J. Kaiser established the eatery at its Midtown location in 1921. It has changed owners and menu items over the years, yet its historic facade and ice cream counter remain a time capsule. In late September, Kristen Cory, the new operator, joined with head chef Randy Giggers and managing partner Angie Uselton to relaunch the diner. It closed to make repairs and updates but will celebrate its grand reopening Saturday, Cory said. The opportunity came to Cory after construction projects at the nearby St. Anthony Hospital complex caused concern over possible structural damage to the historic building and former owner Robby Brookshire closed the venue. Further tests proved no damage, but Brookshire had already decided to sell it. The most significant change is its name. Cory said it heralds the establishment’s new owners and reflects on its classic theme as well as its new look and attitude. Two things that won’t change include most of the staff and a lot of the menu. “Most of them [the staff] decided to stay on. They’re excited about this revamp, our new concept. And, of course, I kept the chef,” Cory said.

Giggers has been the chef at Kaiser’s for years. “We are staying with the same diner theme, with homemade ice cream, of course, and a few new specialties that I think are going to be fun,” she said. Cory is passionate about keeping as much original architecture and feel as possible and is instead focusing on general functionality upgrades, including making the well-used kitchen and dining more user-friendly. “I have to give a lot of credit to my dad,” Cory said. “He’s a people person, and he was friends with the owner [Brookshire]. When he wanted to sell, he jumped at the chance.” Cory’s father helped her buy it. Like its unique dairy counter, Kaiser’s success is founded in tradition. In the 1920s, it touted itself as a maker of “fancy-style ice cream.” A 1921 advertisement in The Daily Oklahoman described its products as “dainty and refined” and said that Kaiser’s had the greatest hostesses. Residents quickly found out that those claims weren’t exaggerated. Cory’s excited to share her simultaneous sense of new energy and nostalgia. And she admits that the primary focus must be the menu and “real” Coca-Cola made with real sugar. “I’m a really picky person, and I know what I like. If I don’t like it, I’m not going to serve it, obviously,” she said. Uselton joins the project as a friend of Cory with years of experience in the business. The street in front of Kaisers will close for Saturday’s grand opening party, meaning visitors can enjoy more live music, food, the upgrades to the eatery, prizes and new Kaisers Diner swag. For more information, visit Kaisers at facebook.com/kaisersdiner.

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Won’t you take me to Spookytown Halloween is here. Check out this week’s roundup of local joints that will get you into the spirit of things. We can’t guarantee specters, but we can promise you a devilish (and delicious) time. — by Devon Green, photos by Mark Hancock, Shannon Cornman

S&B’s Burger Joint 102 W. Main Street, Norman sandbburgers.com 360-5726

This friendly burger joint with cool decor and excellent customer service goes all out with its October special. The burger worth its Frankenstein moniker includes a pork and beef patty, a slice of ham and cream cheese so good, you’ll ignore the villagers with pitchforks. Pair it with an order of the Vampire Slayer garlic fries, also an October special.

W XYZ Restaurant and Bar 209 N. Walnut Ave. aloftoklahomacitybricktown.com 605-2100

The lounge at the top of Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown - Bricktown sets the mood for spooky good times. The lounge and rooftop are decorated, and the bar offers seasonal concoctions sure to get you in the mood for whatever the night brings. Ghouls can relax and unwind in the lounge with the beautiful view or pre-party before heading out for a night of mischief.

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Voodoo Lounge 530 S. Broadway Ave. voodooloungeokc.com 237-2803

The Voodoo Lounge gets even spookier when you include its upstairs neighbor, The Sanctuary, one of OKC’s most terrifying haunted attractions. New this year is The Sanctuary’s beer and wine garden, where you can settle your nerves before the big scare. Afterward, the lounge might be the perfect place for a drink or three to calm down. For more info on The Sanctuary, read our Halloween roundup on P. 28.

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It has been touted as one of OKC’s most haunted places, and the story behind Haunted House Restaurant is one that has become a local legend. According to lore, three mysterious deaths in one year cemented the house in imaginations as a place of strange occurrences. The secluded, elegant dining establishment opened in 1964. It’s busy this time of year, so make reservations now.

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Guthrie has a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the state. All Hallows’ Eve is the right time to visit the famed saloon. The former bordello and drinking hall is rumored to be crowded with things that go bump in the night, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from enjoying the finest home cooking that Guthrie has to offer.

Halloween is the perfect reason to visit Red Piano Lounge, housed in the The Skirvin Hilton, the city’s oldest hotel. Opened in 1911, the grand brick structure boasts stories of eerie happenings, including slamming doors, spectral figures and strange sounds. In the lounge, beware bottomless drinks served à la The Shining. (Just kidding.) A revamped menu and extensive drink selection should keep away any jitters.

What’s more fun than dressing up and partying with friends? Dressing up and reveling on a boat. The Friday and Saturday night booze cruises depart from Exchange Landing and are $35 dollars per person. They include supernatural decorations, haunted tunes, munchies and a cash bar, all while you enjoy the beautiful view from the river.

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Halloween Festival at the Castle 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee okcastle.com/halloween 918-687-3625 $15-$25 Halloween celebrations at The Castle are no small matter — there is something for everyone, from the littlest tricksters to those who love to be scared out of their wits. Wander your way through the haunted maze, but be sure not to stray from the path! Or take a stroll through the haunted woods, where spooks and specters wait at every turn. Age ratings for each attraction are clearly listed on the website, and there is a selection of ticket packages for whatever gives you the shivers.

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H&8th Night Market 6-11 p.m. Friday N. Hudson Avenue between NW 6th and 10th streets h&8thokc.com Free Trick-or-treating is so last decade, full of carefree children running willy-nilly through the streets, mostly unsupervised. How about truck-or-treat? That’s the name of the game at H&8th Night Market, which opens at 6 p.m. to encourage costumed tricksters of all shapes and sizes to indulge in the age-old

practice of looking adorable/funny/scary for candy. H&8th Night Market kicks off at 7 p.m. with live music, tons of food trucks and record crowds. Costumes are encouraged, and the party will last long after the trucks have packed up. There are several after-parties in the neighborhood as well.

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There’s no way around it — Halloween weekend is going to be full of difficult choices. Events abound, and unless you have a TARDIS, you won’t be able to make them all. Fear not, as we have combed through the ghastly party viscera to find our favorites. Plus, we all know (and if you didn’t, you do now) that Halloween falls on a Friday this year. Hit as many of these as possible for a fun-filled, frighteningly fantastic weekend. Now, get out there and trick, treat and revel to your black heart’s content.

The Oklahoma City Zoo has much to do for the far less terrifying creatures of the night at this year’s 31st Annual Haunt the Zoo.

Traditionalists 31st Annual Haunt the Zoo 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday Oklahoma City Zoo 2101 NE 50th St. okczoo.com 424-3344 $6-$7 per child (accompanying adults free) This 31-year-old tradition is a delight for children and adults alike. The zoo is transformed into a wonderland for wandering costumed guests. There are stops along the way for crafts, activities and, of course, candy. The tradition has gotten better with age and is a safe, family-friendly celebration of the fun, feathered, furry and scaly side of Halloween. Frontier City FrightFest 6-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday 11501 N. Interstate 35 Service Road frontiercity.com 478-2140, extension 200 $22.99-$31.99 Celebrating 25 years of fright, Frontier City’s monthlong celebration of things that go bump and boo is bigger and better than ever. The park is transformed into a nightmare landscape, with features that run the gamut from pure treats to nasty tricks. There’s Booville, a trick-ortreat trail for ages 10 & under. There

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are also four scare zones with names like Cannibal Cantina and Psycho Circus Sideshow Slaughter that sound like a wicked good time. For an extra $5, guests can wander the Nightmare Institute, a haunted asylum, hoping they don’t become inmates themselves.

Nature lovers Sasquatch Sighting Hayrides 7-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Arrowhead State Park Riding Stables 3995 Main Park Road, Canadian County giddyupandgostables.wix.com/ oklahoma#! 918-360-7775 $5 We all know the rumors that ’Squatch has made himself nice and cozy in the backwoods of Oklahoma. For those interested in catching a glimpse of the elusive beast, Arrowhead State Park Riding Stables has organized hayrides through the wilderness in the hopes of catching the furry creature in its natural habitat. The hayride features a campfire complete with marshmallows to toast while you lie in wait for that definitive clear photo or at least a great story to tell your friends. The farm also features a bevy of fall activities, including a pumpkin patch and petting zoo.

Performance lovers There is a wealth of performances in the metro that fit nicely within the theme of the holiday. There’s the pitch-dark horror of Reduxion Theatre Company’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, or a laugh-a-minute gore fest with The Pollard Theatre’s Evil Dead: The Musical, which are both featured elsewhere in this issue. But here are other suggestions that are sure to be highlights of the season. The Rocky Horror Picture Show 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 11:30 p.m. Friday The Boom Boom Room 2218 NW 39th St. theboomokc.com 866-966-1777 $15 So you haven’t been fortunate enough to experience this dinner theater with ridiculously good food and some of the finest entertainment in Oklahoma City? Make this your excuse; you must attend a showing of the wildly popular audienceinteractive Halloween classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. If you’ve never seen the racy, raucous tale of the sweet transvestite from Transylvania, let The Boom’s cast introduce you virgins to the beloved cult classic as only it can. Balthazar’s Ladies of Wrestling Monsters Brawl 8 p.m. Thursday The Underground Arena 227 SW 25th St. facebook.com/balthazarblow $10-$15 You never know what to expect from Balthazar’s Ladies of Wrestling (BLOW), and this event is no exception. What we do know is there will be food and drinks and the ladies will be dressed to the nines in their scariest regalia for some heart-

pounding action. Expect to be wowed and entertained and leave a little bit in love.

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Nightmare at Exit 64 7-10 p.m. Wednesday-Friday The Gerold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park 25803 N. County Road 3250, Wynnewood (Exit 64/Highway 17A from Interstate 35) gwzoo.org 665-5197 $7 This zoological park features some of the most exotic animals in Oklahoma, and in October, they get in on the fun. The haunted zoo is populated with walk-through attractions with frightful moments when you least expect them. More importantly, all proceeds go to care for the unwanted animals housed in the park. The trip is only about an hour away, with lions, tigers, bears and definitely a spook or two.

Party people Tricks & Treats on 39th Halloween Block Party 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday 39th District OKC NW 39th St. one block west of Pennsylvania Ave. facebook.com/okcpridefan Free Come as you are, dress how you like and be who you want to be. And that goes double for this holiday, especially in the 39th Street District. In cooperation with district businesses, the blocked-off enclave will be the epicenter of the outrageous that characterizes the holiday. Enjoy tricks and treats of all kinds, including costume contests, live music and, of course, many adult libations. Nightmare on Elm Street 9 p.m. Friday Dunlap Codding 609 W. Sheridan Ave. ticketstorm.com 343-0091 $15-$40 Wait! Teyana Taylor, Tony Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting a Halloween party? And it’s at Dunlap Codding on Film Row, the scene of some incredible parties? What are you waiting for? There will be live beats by DJs, a costume contest with cash prizes and the chance to rub elbows with the Thunder players. The question is, Can you spot the team’s players in costume? We bet you can.

Rockers Fire Bad! 10 p.m. Friday The HiLo Club 1221 NW 50th St. hilookc.com Fire Bad! is not so much a band to be heard as it is one to be experienced. Bringing a whole new meaning to monster rock stars, drummer Creter Piss, Gilbert and Pirogue O’Toole play with fellow bandmates to bring their monstrous, fuzzed-out sound to any old venue that will have them. They lead the festivities at The HiLo Club Halloween night. Prepare for a rollicking rock ’n’ roll time. BRAAAAAAINS Zombie Apocalypse Paintball Orr Family Farm 14400 S. Western Ave. orrfamilyfarm.com 799-3276

The undead are just one of the attractions at Orr Family Farm this year. $20 Remember season four of The Walking Dead where they spent a lot of time on a farm? Picture yourself in the action and get thee to the Orr Family Farm, where the same problem has arisen. Help save the farm while you practice your evasion techniques and always aim for the head. Pro tip: Don’t forget the double tap. While you’re out saving the farm, don’t forget there are tons of other activities for every member of the family. For more information, contact the farm by phone or visit its website. Zombie Hunt Haunted Trail and Graveyard 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Newcastle Nightmare 900 N. Portland Ave., Newcastle facebook.com/newcastlenightmare $15-$20 Something has gone terribly wrong at the zombie containment unit — the undead have reclaimed the holding facility, and it’s up to you to keep it together and stay alive. There has been a zombie containment unit truck tooling around the metro, and now you know what that’s about. You can experience the horror up close and personal at the Newcastle Nightmare. Live through the zombie nightmare and you get to go home and shower afterward.

A ghostly good time University of Oklahoma Ghost Tour 7-9 p.m. Friday University of Oklahoma Visitor’s Center 550 Parrington Oval, Norman ou.edu/visit/tours 325-1188 Take a walking tour of the University of Oklahoma (OU) campus as you hear stories of the macabre side of its venerated

halls of learning. Freshman programs instructor Jeff Provine leads group tours as he tells the stories he has learned in his research into the history of the university. The school has many unexplained happenings and mysterious events in its history. Take a chance to hear about the darker side of the campus. Guthrie Ghost Walk 7:15 p.m. Thursday, 7-11:59 p.m. Friday, 7:15-10 p.m. Saturday, 7:15 p.m. Sunday Apothecary Garden 214 W. Oklahoma Ave., Guthrie guthrieghostwalk.com 293-8404 $7-10 As has been established, at least for most, Guthrie is one of the most haunted places in the state. Restless spirits populate the city that was almost the capital, most likely because the majority of downtown remains much the same as it was a century ago. That’s plenty of time for some ghouls and goblins to get comfortable. Wander the sidewalks of this former tent town and hear some of the highlights of the specters that haunt it.

Thrill seekers Guthrie Haunts and ScareGrounds 7-11:59 p.m. Friday-Saturday 4524 Riverside Circle, Guthrie guthriehaunts.com $10-$12 It was big last year, and this year, it’s even bigger. Covering several acres of deserted wilderness, the area comes alive with nightmarish things all over. There are several attractions in one, including the Hillbilly Village, The Asylum and a new Touch and Grab feature where you can get up close and personal with those out CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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many friends in the special effects industry, and the results are astounding. The nightmare unfolds in a fourstory warehouse that once housed an asylum where things went terribly awry. Hollywood-quality special effects only add to what is consistently considered one of the best psychologically terrifying haunts in town. For the record, crowds in the queue, there is plenty to entertain, including zombie paintball, live suspension and acrobats and The Sanctuary Beer & Wine Garden. On Saturdays, Broadway Avenue is shut down around 2 p.m. in anticipation of the record crowds. Pro tip: Get there early and prepare to be scared out of your wits.

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Bring out your dead P HOTOS BY ASTRUD RE E D

The Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos, is alive and well and celebrated in the Oklahoma City metro area.

BY ANGELA BOTZER

Religious beliefs in Mexico embrace the idea that death is a natural force, a part of life. A Latin American custom that meshes Aztec ritual with Catholicism, the Day of the Dead — Día de los Muertos — is a combination of Halloween, All Souls’ Day, and All Saints’ Day, celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 to pay respect to those who have died. The dead are believed to have permission to visit friends and relatives on earth once a year, during the Day of the Dead. Not a gloomy celebration, it’s rather joyous and happy, with all family members present. Beginning on Saturday and ending Sunday, families gather at cemeteries and place favorite foods and drinks on the graves of deceased family members. Songs are sung and prayers are said, and the family cleans up around the graves. At the cemetery, families hold night vigils and are serenaded with folk songs and sometimes fortified with shots of tequila. Also at the cemetery, marigolds are placed on the family graves. The orange color of marigolds, cempasúchil, also called the flor de muertos, or “flower of the dead,” is believed to lead the deceased souls to their homes. Pictures of the deceased and favorite foods are often included on personalized home altars.

dress? The small “library” next to the bar contains books with the information you need. Grab a margarita and a Día de los Muertos craft book, sit at the bar and craft your altar and traditional dress ideas ahead of time.

More celebrations

1. Holiday celebrations will also be held at Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads and the University of Oklahoma in honor of Halloween, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. The Second Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Mayor Friday through Sunday at 7000 Crossroads Blvd. will combine Halloween traditions from the United States and Día de los Muertos from Latin American countries in celebration of both holidays. The three-day festival will begin with a trick-or-treat event on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. that will feature tenants of Plaza Mayor passing out candy, as well as a costume contest at 7:30 p.m. on the center stage. Various age groups will make up categories for the contest with a $100 cash prize going to the winner of each. The Saturday celebration at Plaza Mayor will focus mostly on the students of Oklahoma City Public Schools and will feature a reception for artists participating in the student art gallery, which will be open to the public all weekend. There will be student performances on the center stage all day, and the event will also feature arts and crafts, facepainting and traditional skull decorating activities from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The last day of the festival will feature artists performing throughout the day.

Death for sale

Folk.Life, 4411 N. Western Ave., is a one-stop shop for Día de los Muertos altars and ceremonial items. Replete with all things Mexican, Folk.Life sells Día de los Muertos figurines; skeleton earrings and jewelry; traditional sugar skulls (calaveras de azúcar); papel picado (strung paper banners); and altar incense, which guides the spirits to the ofrendas, or food offerings. You can also buy tumblers depicting festive skeleton designs for serving festive drinks while entertaining. Traditional Día de los Muertos artwork and engraving originated from the Mexican engraver José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913). “He created many skeletal artwork pieces, culminating with the grande dame of the Día de los Muertos world, the Victorian lady, La Catrina and her signature large, fancy hat,” said Folk.Life owner Shelly States. “Dead souls aren’t visibly seen, but their family presence is felt.”

Guests can enjoy traditional Latino dances and a traditional Day of the Dead march that shows how Latin American countries honor those that have died at the Day of the Dead celebration at OU.

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Casa de los Milagros Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 5111 N. Classen Blvd., is one place to celebrate Día de los Muertos. “From Halloween night, through Día de los Muertos, Casa de los Milagros will be featuring traditional Mexican hot chocolate and leavened bread, pan de

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muerto,” said restaurant manager Julian Gonzalez. The bread, shaped like a skull and crossbones, has sugar sprinkled over it. People can also create and bring their own small altars to Casa de los Milagros.

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2. The OU Hispanic American Student Association will host its version of Day of the Dead from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at the Walker Adams Mall, 300 W. Third St., on the OU campus. Admission to the festival is free for all ages, but some activities, like traditional skull face painting, will require a small fee. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes or other traditional Day of the Dead costumes. All proceeds from the event will support scholarships for the Association of Latino Alumni and Friends.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. 297-2584 $20-$65

Although he’s the only green character in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, now playing at Civic Center Music Hall, Icelandic actor Stefan Karl isn’t one to shy away from “carving roast beast” every night with Cindy Lou and his other Whoville buddies. In fact, he has done it nearly 450 times during the holiday season for the last seven years. Karl said he’s excited to be performing in Oklahoma for the first time. “It’s the perfect family entertainment, and everyone will enjoy it just the same,” Karl said. “That’s the beauty of it. You stand up there on stage and you see generations together at the theater. There are not a lot of productions that come through town for the whole family where they can go together.” Filled with celebrated holiday songs as “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and more from the original Chuck Jones 1966 animated special, author Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel’s story is narrated by Max, Grinch’s put-upon dog, in the live musical version. Karl said the musical stays true to Dr. Seuss’ book and was approved by the beloved author before he passed away in 1991. Even the holiday-loving Whos stay true to the original cartoon’s colors of pink, red, black and white in costumes and sets.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is playing now through Saturday at the Civic Center Music Hall. Growing up in Iceland, Karl’s childhood Christmas celebrations were quirkily different. In the Viking “land of ice and fire,” he said, Iceland’s Christmas season consisted of children setting shoes in the window 13 days before Christmas. That’s when Icelandic Yule Lads — basically Icelandic Santa Clauses — from nearby mountains come into cities and villages to fill the shoes with gifts for deserving children. Naughty ones get a mere potato. “So, you better behave,” Karl said, laughing. Today, the veteran film, TV and stage actor with numerous acting and musical awards under his belt said he’s excited he gets to spend the month of December touring with his wife, Steinunn Olina (an actress, writer and producer) and their four children. Children in the audience, meanwhile, give him a thrill as an actor when they respond to the Grinch. “The children have to help the Grinch save Christmas nearly every night, and about 70 percent of the audience consists of children coming for the first time to the theater,” Karl said. “You really have to think about it every time you step out of that cave (on stage) … three months a year.” Karl continues his run as Grinch with Big League Productions today through Sunday. For more information, call (800) 869-1451 or 297-2264 or visit celebrityattractions.com.

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The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic has seen continuous growth since its inception, and now it is time to expand the pharmacy. BY ANGELA CHAMBERS

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Borrowed equipment, volunteer physicians and a small downtown building formed Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s early beginnings. The old storefront location at 1212 N. Hudson Ave. (now home to Covenant Life Family Worship Center) was then a dilapidated building with torn linoleum floors and other disrepairs. The clinic saw less than 20 patients a day, with some waiting all day without being seen. Forty years after opening its doors, the clinic is now a modern, 65,000-square-foot space that serves 19,000 patients from more than 220 federally recognized tribes every year. The clinic provides comprehensive services like medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, prenatal and pediatric care, among others. The clinic’s growth reflects Native Americans’ increasing concentration in cities, as 80 percent now live in

Everett Rhoades, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic president, and Robyn Sunday-Allen, its CEO, take a break at the clinic’s offices on W. Reno Avenue. urban areas. Without the Oklahoma City clinic, many Native Americans wouldn’t have access to affordable health care. Of the 19,000 patients of the clinic, only 30 percent have Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Although the nonprofit clinic has come a long way since it was founded in 1974, the need for additional services is still an ever-growing demand.

Collaborative minds

In the early 1970s, United Methodist pastors from Oklahoma City’s Skyline Urban Ministry asked Dr. Everett Rhoades if he would consult and participate in a new project to form an urban Indian health facility. Rhoades was then a faculty member in the University of Oklahoma’s medical department and was active in Kiowa tribal affairs. He agreed to join as a volunteer physician

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during the Thursday evening shift. “We started with relatively few patients, but that quickly grew over the first year, and on one evening shift, we saw 60 patients,” Rhoades said. “We demonstrated the need for this type of facility.” This time period coincided with significant legislation developed at the national level. In 1975, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act passed and allowed government agencies to provide grants and contracts to Indian tribes. This action reversed 30 years of the federal government doing away with treaties and other commitments to the Indian population. The following year, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act passed to address the poor health conditions of Native Americans. The legislation allowed the Oklahoma City clinic to receive moderate funding and begin hiring its first full-time staff. Skyline Urban Ministry also received small grants from the United Methodist Church. Rhoades said the Oklahoma City clinic was a frontrunner in the national development of urban Indian health services.

We’re already outgrowing that space and starting strategic planning for our next move. We register about 200 new patients a month in addition to the 19,000 we already serve. — Robyn Sunday-Allen

Steady growth

While Rhoades moved to Washington, D.C., to become director of the Indian Health Service from 1982 to 1993, the Oklahoma City clinic continued to grow. A big breakthrough for both the urban Oklahoma City and Tulsa clinics was legislation in 1987 that designated these facilities as demonstration projects and provided substantial funding from the Indian Health Service, a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services that provides health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

This helped the Oklahoma City clinic break ground on its current building at 4913 W. Reno Ave. in 1994, just as Rhoades was returning to Oklahoma after completing his role in D.C. “Between 1974 and 1994, we had become a first-class ambulatory facility with a wide range of services focused on primary care and a number of specialty services,” said Rhoades, who now serves as chairman of the board of the Oklahoma City clinic. Robyn Sunday-Allen began working as a nurse for the clinic in 1995, just one month before the new building opened. “It’s just been continuous growth since moving in [at Reno Avenue], so much so that we outgrew it in five years and started turning closets into offices,” said Sunday-Allen, who has been the clinic’s CEO since 2009. By December 2011, the clinic had opened a second building at 5208 W. Reno Ave. to accommodate the need and named it after Rhoades. “We’re already outgrowing that space and starting strategic planning for our next move,” Sunday-Allen said. “We register about 200 new patients a month in addition to the 19,000 we already serve.” Compared with the rest of the population, Native Americans often have poorer health and shortened life expectancies. These health outcomes are associated with higher concentrations of poverty as well as discrimination and a lack of cultural understanding from medical providers. Facilities like the Oklahoma City clinic work to fill these needs. Oklahoma City Indian Clinic will host its 10th Annual Red Feather Gala to help fund its pharmacy expansion from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Great Banking Hall of First National Center, 120 N. Robinson Ave. United States Rep. Tom Cole will be honored with the Spirit of the Urban Indian Award. With a new 7,000-square-foot pharmacy, staff will be able to increase the number of prescriptions filled each year by approximately 200,000 (from 200,000 to 400,000). During the evening, Indian artists Bunky Echo-Hawk, Brent Greenwood and Antonia Belindo will provide a live painting exhibition. All guests may participate in a Native American Friendship Dance. Individual tickets are $125, and sponsorship levels are available. For more information, visit okcic.com or contact Angie Childers at 948-4900, ext. 621, or angie.c@okcic.com.

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This November, Creative Oklahoma will send its delegation of 17 homegrown artists, entrepreneurs and innovators to the Creativity World Forum in Kortrijk, Belgium. “Instead of seeking out people in government, we decided to look for people who are out there in the thick of it, that are risking capital,” Doug Sorocco, Creative Oklahoma commerce committee chair, said. One of those people in the thick of it is Justin Briggs. Briggs serves as the director of Accele BioPharma, a company focused on both research and the capital management of life science technologies, including ways to combat Ebola. Briggs said that biotechnology is often overlooked as a creative endeavor. “Creativity manifests an idea into something physical,” Briggs said. “In my field, you have to come up with something no one has thought of and you have to actualize it.” Briggs joined Accele this year. He also serves as a consultant for many software companies across the state. Since his professional career began, he has noticed a change in how the rest of the world views Oklahoma. Jonathon Stranger, chef at Ludivine, 805 N. Hudson Ave., was selected as a delegate for operating a restaurant that takes ingredients from local farms and brings them directly to your fork. “You want to know where your food comes from, and as a chef, you want to work with the best possible ingredients. Start with the best, end with the best,” Stranger said. In 2013, Ludivine spent $370,000 on locally grown food. “That’s injected right back into the community. Think about if more restaurants did that,” Stranger said. Cayla Lewis, community relations coordinator for Downtown OKC and

Among those Oklahomans traveling to Kortrijk, Belgium to attend the Creativity World Forum are from left Kyle Roberts, Cayla Lewis and Justin Briggs. part of Oklahoma’s delegation to the World Creativity Forum, is part of the team that makes sure that happens. Lewis’ main goal at the forum is to show international business leaders Oklahoma is “the place to be.” “Oklahoma is up-and-coming; it’s booming. I think we’re at the forefront,” she said. Oklahoma will have more delegates than any other region at the forum, Sorocco said. Creative Oklahoma launched in 2006. In 2010, it hosted the World Creativity Forum in Oklahoma City. Each year, it also hosts The State of Creativity Forum, an innovation and creativity conference. Presently, Creative Oklahoma is the only North American member of the Districts of Creativity Network (DCN), which links 14 regions of creativity across the globe, nine of which reside in Western Europe. Creative Oklahoma and DCN will cover the cost of registration. However, the airfare and lodging for the delegates costs $36,000, an amount Creative Oklahoma aims to raise with help from the community. To make tax-deductible donations, visit stateofcreativity.com/donate or call 232-5570, extension 3. The event, running Nov. 4-6, features speakers such as Will.i.am, Guy Kawasaki, Marco Tempest and Zaha Hadid. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact directly with speakers and network with creative minds from across the planet.

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Evil Dead: The Musical offers a good chunk of whimsy to go with your flesh-eating zombies.

BY ERIC WEBB

Evil Dead: The Musical The Pollard Theatre 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday 120 W. Harrison Ave., Guthrie thepollard.org 282-2800 $16.25-$27.25

The dead come to life on stage in The Pollard Theatre’s production of Evil Dead: The Musical. Based on the cult film series of the same name directed by Sam Raimi, this lively adaptation tells the story of five college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an ancient evil. It marks the directorial debuts of Pollard company members and longtime fans of the films Jared Blount and Jennifer Rosson.

Blount said that one of the biggest challenges has been finding the right tone for the Pollard stage. “In past productions, the show has played primarily to fans of the movies who, in some cases, aren’t as interested in the overall production value. It was more like a party,” he said. “When we were hired, our first discussion was about engaging the party atmosphere while still honoring the story and characters.” He said that anytime you do this kind of high camp, you have to strike a delicate balance. “The great thing is that we’ve had the time to explore,” Blount said. “We’ve played with going too far and not far enough, and it really helped us to hone in on the fun.” One of OKC’s most prolific actors,

Wil Rogers, will step into the iconic role of Ash, originated in the films by Bruce Campbell. Rosson said that Rogers, also a fan of the films and Campbell’s performance, channeled Ash without it ever feeling like an imitation. The Pollard will also preserve the Splatter Zone, a mainstay since the show debuted. For those not interested in wearing the show home with them, Rosson said that special care has been taken to ensure that audience members beyond the third row should be safe. For those squeamish about the sight of gore, Blount said the blood is played for laughs, not to gross out the audience. “This type of comedy benefits from being over-the-top,” he said. “What we’ve found is that the more over-the-top

Evil Dead: The Musical the blood and gore are, the funnier it becomes, rather than being disturbing.” Rosson said it’s not necessary to have seen the films to enjoy the musical. “This show is its own animal. Knowing the films just adds another level of humor and familiarity,” she said. “The virgins may find themselves becoming part of the fan base, while fans are looking for all the little Easter eggs.” On the flip side, Rosson said that fans should find it easy to embrace the songs. “The films, especially Evil Dead 2, are so campy that it feels like the only things missing are musical numbers. And, lo and behold, now they have musical numbers,” she said. “It’s perfectly ridiculous and undeniably fun.”

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Sweet revenge Reduxion Theatre Company snips at our moral compass with its adaptation of a centuries-old tale. BY ERIC WEBB

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Through Nov. 15 Broadway Theater 914 N. Broadway Ave. #120 reduxiontheatre.com 604-4730 $23-$30

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Revenge is a dish best served at the edge of a cold steel razor blade in Reduxion Theatre’s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, now playing at its Automobile Alley theater. Based on the 1973 play by Christopher Bond, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning macabre musical theater classic written by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler

W. Jerome Stevenson and Elin Bhaird in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. debuted in 1979 and left an indelibly bloody mark on modern musical theater. Set in 19th-century England, Sweeney tells the story of Benjamin Barker, who returns to London under the assumed name of Sweeney Todd after serving a 15-year prison sentence for crimes he didn’t commit. Aided by his accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, Todd concocts a ghoulish plan of revenge against the judge who banished him. “Sweeney is the embodiment of what is appealing in Victorian horror: It’s bloody, its hero is dark and yet there is a surprising amount

a matter of Jerome being the best actor for the part.” In addition to his acting and directing work, Stevenson also serves as the artistic director at The Pollard Theatre in Guthrie. Working out the scheduling between those competing duties took some effort, but Stevenson said he couldn’t pass up an opportunity like this, not knowing when or if it might arise again. “I really wanted to add my name to the list of actors that have tackled this part and deliver a performance to the audience that’s memorable,” he said. Woods said that both Stevenson and his costar Elin Bhaird, who plays Mrs. Lovett, are extraordinarily compelling and charismatic in their respective roles. While Todd and Lovett might commit heinous acts, Stevenson said that as an actor, you never see your character as a bad person. “The tragedy is seeing the intense love that this wronged man has for his family, distorted by pain and loss into an all-consuming quest for revenge,” he said. “The audience gets to see how, at each crossroads, he could make the right choice but doesn’t.” Director Matthew Sipress said that because we empathize so strongly with Sweeney and Lovett, taking that journey with them might have you questioning your own moral compass. While the story has endured on its own for centuries, Woods and Stevenson agree that the enduring popularity of the musical version of Sweeney is owed largely to Sondheim’s score. “It’s brilliant in the way that it emphasizes the thematic ideas and creates a sense of horror, all while moving the audience through Sweeney’s complex emotional journey,” Stevenson said. Sweeney Todd includes scenes of graphic violence and is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

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of comedy,” said Reduxion Managing Director Erin Woods. As unlikely as it seems, the tale of Sweeney Todd was inspired by a real news report of a barber murdering his wife’s lover in the barber’s own chair. The story appeared in London’s The Annual Register in 1785. Fifty-nine years later, the penny dreadful story The String of Pearls dramatized the murder, giving the barber the name Sweeney Todd, an address on Fleet Street and an accomplice by the name of Mrs. Lovett. “There’s something dark about this period in the 1800s that got channeled through the art of the time,” Woods said. In France, you had the graphic horror theater of Grand Guignol, while in England, there were sensational tales of murder and horror in penny dreadful magazines. It happened again in the 1970s, with the play and musical versions of Sweeney capturing the cultural zeitgeist of that time with the rise of shockrockers like Alice Cooper, who revived some of Grand Guignol theatricality, and the increasing popularity of horror films like The Exorcist. Because Sweeney is so tied to the time and place in which it’s set, Reduxion opted to keep the piece in period. Creating that world on stage proved to be one of the bigger challenges of the production. Woods said that set designer Jason Foreman couldn’t rely on the kind of large twostory sets typical of this show in order to create an immersive environment. Instead, he had to reproduce the effect in Reduxion’s intimate space, utilizing every inch of the venue so you are immediately transported upon entry. With their color-blind casting of Jerome Stevenson as Sweeney, Reduxion bucks a decades-old trend of only casting Caucasian actors for the lead role. “We didn’t even think about it, to be honest,” Woods said. “It was simply

Kylie Groom and Andrew Zapata in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

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Home courts

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The Oklahoma City Thunder rebuilds basketball courts while new sports facilities take shape across the city.

BY BRENDAN HOOVER

The first thing you noticed was everything looked new: the brick homes, the stockade fences, the school building, the playground, the fresh dirt. Next, you noticed the brandnew Oklahoma City Thunder blue basketball court and the hundreds of schoolchildren cheering as the largerthan-life basketball players stepped off the bus to greet them. Nearly 18 months after a tornado ripped through Moore, damaging or destroying three schools, the Oklahoma City Thunder kept a promise made amid the devastation and tragedy. The team dedicated three new basketball courts on Oct. 22 at Briarwood Elementary, Highland East Junior High and Plaza Towers Elementary, where seven children were killed on May 20, 2013. On that day, joy replaced despair. At Plaza Towers, Thunder players celebrated among the students, teachers and administrators. Forward Serge Ibaka said he didn’t recognize the area as the same one he had toured in the tornado’s aftermath. “I can’t believe it,” Ibaka said. “After my first time when I was here, it was so sad. Everything was different. To come here today and see all the new things, it just feels like a new place.” The courts were made possible thanks to a donation from the Thunder and its nonprofit, Thunder Cares Foundation. The organization pledged to donate $1 million after the EF5 tornado struck. The donation benefited the Red Cross of Central Oklahoma, the Salvation Army Central Oklahoma and

the United Way of Central Oklahoma. The remainder of the pledged funds rebuilt the three Moore courts, as well as public courts in Bethel Acres and El Reno. At Highland East Junior High, Moore Public Schools Superintendent Robert Romines watched as students shot baskets on the school’s new court. He said his district has bounced back bigger, better and stronger since the tornado, thanks to support from the community and organizations like the Thunder. “They promised they wouldn’t go anywhere, and as you see, they’re still here today,” Romines said of the Thunder organization. “This group has really taken us on, and they are no longer friends. They’re family.”

Giving back

The Thunder has rebuilt nine basketball courts in the Oklahoma City metro. Working with Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation, the team has refurbished three Oklahoma City courts, most recently a new court at Schilling Park in southeast Oklahoma City that was dedicated during a Sept. 25 ceremony. Previously, the Thunder Cares Foundation refurbished courts at Pitts Park in northeast Oklahoma City in 2012 and the Police Athletic League in south Oklahoma City in 2010. The Thunder also helped renovate the indoor court at City Rescue Mission in 2012. The renovations at Schilling Park and Pitts Park cost about $20,000 each, said Oklahoma City Parks and

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A new soccer complex being constructed at SW 29th Street and Interstate 44. Recreation spokesperson Jennifer McClintock. The Thunder has made it a key mission to give back to the community. Soon after the team relocated to Oklahoma City, its leaders decided to help refurbish local courts, said Dan Mahoney, the Thunder’s vice president of broadcasting and corporate communications. “We feel that it spreads the love of the game. It spreads a focus on physical fitness,” he said. “It helps build stronger neighborhoods.” One of the ways the Thunder Cares Foundation raises money is through in-game auctions, often featuring items like signed Thunder merchandise and jerseys worn during games. “It’s been very successful,” Mahoney said of the auctions. “It allows our fans to be a part of it.”

More projects underway

New construction projects across Oklahoma City will offer residents myriad athletic and fitness options. City leaders broke ground Oct. 20 on the 11-acre, $45.6 million Riversport Rapids, OKC Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking Center. The MAPS 3 project, located at 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. near the SandRidge Sky Trail & Slide in the Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River, will offer whitewater rapid courses, a pro shop, a restaurant and public viewing areas. The center is expected to be open in

spring 2016 and is among the sites being considered for hosting the Olympic canoe and kayak slalom trials for the games in Rio de Janeiro. Other improvements include permanent lighting along 500 meters of the racecourse, an Olympic-style starting system with docks, a judging platform, LED lighting, cameras, irrigation, racecourse lane marking improvements, cable crossover markers and more. MAPS 3 Oklahoma River improvements total $57.1 million. Sports facility upgrades are part of projects underway at Woodson Park near SW 29th Street and Independence Avenue and Memorial Park on NW 36th between Western Avenue and Classen Boulevard. The projects were approved by voters during the 2007 general obligation bond issue that included $89 million for park improvements. The Woodson Park renovations began in January and should be completed by this spring, McClintock said. The $5.2 million project includes new youth and adult soccer fields; a new adult baseball field; a new basketball court; new playground and shade structures; new parking lots; and ADAaccessible spectator areas, concessions stands and restrooms. The project has been targeted for years as the popularity of youth soccer has skyrocketed. The new Woodson Park facilities will help enhance the city’s youth soccer leagues and spur economic

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Watt’s in store More than three decades into his career, former Minutemen bassist Mike Watt’s creative drive is still going strong. BY DEVON GREEN

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Mike Watt is one of the most prolific musicians of the original punk generation. He has gained a rabid following since he burst on the scene with Minutemen in the 1970s. The band consisted of him, a few rotating members and his best friend Dennes Dale “D.” Boon. “I met him at a park, and while there weren’t guns, there was violence,” Watt said. “D.’s mom wanted us to have something productive to do, so she put me on the bass. I owe that lady a lot.” Watt’s life changed forever when Boon died in a car crash in 1985, ending Minutemen’s burgeoning stardom and leaving scars on Watt that linger. It was one of the most seminal events in his young life. Although kind and upbeat, Watt carries a sadness with him. D. Boon is a friendly companion, always in the corners of Watt’s life, driving him to pursue his passion and never forget what matters. Music became his therapy and outlet for his grief and loss as well as a way to remember Boon. He pursued that passion with gusto. At 56, Watt has the distinction of creating and working with some of the most noteworthy acts in music. His discography reads like a who’s-who of indie, rock and punk. His trademark growl and distinctive bass style (which he says he’s still perfecting every day) spawned acts like Firehose and The Missingmen. Last year, he concluded a five-year stint touring with Iggy Pop and The Stooges. “It was a lot of festivals, so a lot of days off,” he said. “And then to get to play with The Stooges, well, that was neat.” Watt is one of the hardest workers in the business, and he makes no bones about the role that plays in his success. “A lot of stuff in my life has had a heavy luck component,” he said. “But

A lot of stuff in my life has had a heavy luck component, but you have to work with that to make things happen. — Mike Watt you have to work with that to make things happen.” His now works with a trio, Il Sogna del Marinaio, that started in 2009 with an invitation to play a series of gigs with two experimental musicians from Italy. “I’m partial to trios,” he said. “What can I say? There’s more room in the boat.” In 2009, Watt toured Europe with musicians Stefano Pilia and Andrea Belfi, teaming up with them again in January of last year to record. They finished La Busta Gialla — a departure from anything that Watt has done to date — in three days. Watt said that he learned a lot from the tour and his bandmates during the lightning-fast recording session. “When you stop learning, you stop living,” Watt said. “As you get older, there is a tendency to get set in your ways.” Watt said that learning from both musicians was the major reason for agreeing to do the project. “They had a lot to teach me, and not in some chalkboard academic way,” he said. “It’s just them being them. And they are very sweet, good guys.” Pilia wasn’t at all intimidated by working with a prominent figure like Watt. “In some strange ways, I immediately felt a sense of familiarity with him,” Pilia said. “I have a lot of respect for Mike. He is a big inspiration for me musically and ethically. I really respect him for his strong and deep humanity sensibility.” With their second album, Canto Secondo, they wanted to capture an organic, improvisational feel, so the trio retreated to a beautiful, 200-year-old farmhouse in rural Italy and recorded the record in eight days.

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Il Sogna del Marinaio will perform selections from both albums — plus some surprises — on its current tour, which includes Thursday’s stop at VZD’s Restaurant & Club. Watt is excited to show his bandmates the open American road on this tour “in the boat,” as he affectionately calls the van. This isn’t his first trip to OKC; he has some special memories of local venues and celebrities. “This is my third Halloween trip to OKC and not the first time I’ve played VZD’s. It’s a great venue,” he said. “I like the people [in Oklahoma City]; they’re always kind. You’ve got some crazy weather there. That’s for sure. I don’t know, maybe that’s what makes the people there so genuine. We’ve always had a

good time, even back in the day when we were crashing on the floor of the opening band.” One moment in particular stands out: when this crazy-haired young fan came up oozing enthusiasm for Watt and his band. “The guy was wearing a name tag from Long John Silver’s,” Watt said. “It said Luigi, and that’s how he introduced himself. It was later that we realized it was Wayne Coyne.” Thanks to that memorable introduction, Watt often still calls Coyne Luigi. But most of all, Watt is excited to show off his compatriots in this latest journey and hear the feedback from one of his most experimental albums to date.

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If you’ve been longing for some garage rock with soul, just enough power pop to smooth the edges and all with a firm foundation in true classic rock, then you’re in luck. Twin Peaks is headed to town. Don’t let the name fool you; these guys missed out on the original run of the television show they’re named after. They’re young, and they’re here to rock, plain and simple. Often compared to their hometown compatriots The Orwells, the group has a more disparately complex sound and maturity to them. Hailing from Chicago, Twin Peaks is part of a music scene that is as diverse as their hometown’s thriving economy. “Our music scene in general is really poppin’ off right now,” bassist Jack Dolan said. Singer-guitarist Cadien Lake James joked that Chicago’s moment arrived “when the Sox won the World Series.” “But there’s so much more than just music that was starting to get national attention in Chicago,” James said. The city has seen its sports empire explode with successes across the board. It’s in the midst of a rap renaissance with artists like Kanye West, Common and Chance the Rapper (who went to high school with Twin Peaks), and indie-rock acts Smith Westerns (whose former drummer is James’ brother) and The Orwells have helped the emerging rock scene lift off. James believes that the reintroduction of Lollapalooza to Chicago and indie media mogul Pitchfork have also helped put the city back on the map. “We’ve got, like, a cultural hub,” he

We’ve done all our tours in Connor’s van, a 15-passenger takeeverybody-to-church van. — Jack Dolan said. “It’s the cultural mecca, and people are slow to admit it.” Since their formation in 2009, Twin Peaks have essentially been on a neverending tour. “We’ve had little breaks in between, but [we have been] pretty much touring nonstop,” Dolan said. “It’s been a lot of fun.” A normal tour for the group is done as stereotypically as possible. “We’ve done all our tours in Connor’s van,” Dolan said, “a 15-passenger take-everybody-to-church van. Only we’re not taking everyone to church. Well, in a way, we’re taking them to a different kind of church.” The band’s second album, Wild Onion, was released in August as the inaugural release for new label Grand Jury Music. “It’s kind of weird, because it feels like it’s been out for way longer,” Dolan said. “It feels like it’s been out for six months or something like that. It’s cool. I’m excited to see how people keep responding to it over time.” The formalities of record-making can drag out the creative process and in turn create more angst down the road. “Everything takes a long time,” Dolan said. “You record an album and it takes a long time to put the final touches on [it]; and then it takes a long time to get ready to promote it; and then you might push back some dates to make the timing right or whatever; and by that time, you’ve listened to it a million times and you’re ready to write some more stuff.”

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Culture Cinematic, a genre-bending collective based out of Oklahoma City, showcases diverse sounds and talents, the combination of which helps separate this developing outfit from the pack. The group, consisting of T.J. Haverkamp on keys and synthesizers, Eric Harris on bass, Jonathon Thomas on drums and Lacy Saunders and Jade Castle on vocals, got its start a few years ago when Haverkamp and Harris first met. The group has seen different personnel since its birth, but the current lineup has been intact for nearly a year. “This January is when we started writing all our new material together, and it really all came together,” Harris said. “We kind of decided what the direction was that we wanted to take.” The group’s members don’t like to classify themselves into a single genre, and they feel capable of playing many types of music. But listeners can hear a blend of many musical elements, including soul, hip hop, jazz, electronica and R&B. “I tell people ‘ultra’ when they ask us what genre [Culture Cinematic is],” Haverkamp said. “Because that’s the goal: to create something new but also familiar at the same time.” The group’s influences — which include Outkast, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus — are not surprising given the diverse sounds featured in its music. Each member of the group brings something important to the table, and everyone contributes to the creative

process. They have different schedules, but they still try to meet at least once a week and they are constantly finding ways to collaborate, even if they can’t all meet in person. Typically, any new music begins with one person. But as the process continues, everyone does his or her part. “As far as composition goes, everybody contributes,” Harris said. “And the more that we define who we are, the more everybody ends up having something to say and the more that informs what’s created in the end.” The collective has performed in a number of diverse venues, and they occasionally play without the full lineup, but they welcome the challenges these differing situations provide. “The way that we’ve all developed a relationship with music has led us down a path of being able to be A) multi-faceted and B) capable in different situations,” Harris said. Harris and Haverkamp described their shows as lively, noting that they love to get the crowd involved. “It’s not really something where people just stand back and are quiet and just watch us,” Haverkamp said. “It’s more like we’re trying to feed off of everybody and have them feed off of us too.” The group’s first EP, Medusa/ Madonna/Mona Lisa, is nearly ready to drop, and they have plans to complete a full-length LP within the next eight months or so. Beyond the album, their plans include further developing their brand and expanding to regional and national touring. They described their current fan base as a sort of cult following, and they intend to add to that in the near future. “We want to be the people’s champ,” Haverkamp said. “We’ve got a little something for everybody.”

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Christian Pearson/Gary Johnson, Skirvin Hilton Hotel. PIANO Damn Quails, Wormy Dog Saloon. COUNTRY Hosty Duo, 51st Street Speakeasy. ROCK Jason Boland & the Stragglers, Buffalo Run Casino, Miami. COUNTRY Jeremy Thomas Quartet, UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond. JAZZ Jumpship Astronaut, 51st Street Speakeasy. POP Karen Khoury, Legend’s Restaurant, Norman. PIANO KC and the Sunshine Band, Riverwind Casino, Norman. VARIOUS Kent Fauss/Storyville Scoundrels, Grandad’s Bar. COUNTRY Laura Miller, The Paramount OKC. SINGER/SONGWRITER Lost On Utica, Remington Park. COVER

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Lower 40, Moonshiners Music House. COUNTRY

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Kierston White and Elizabee/The Saucy Gentlemen’s Club, The Deli, Norman. VARIOUS

Urban Addiction, Russell’s, Tower Hotel. VARIOUS

Miss May I/Affiance/Alice Awaits, The Conservatory. ROCK Rocky Kanaga, O Asian Fusion, Norman. ACOUSTIC Stars, Baker St. Pub & Grill. COVER The Choke/The Secret Post/Kali Ra, Voodoo Lounge. ROCK The Dave Thomason Band, Grady’s 66 Pub, Yukon. COVER Troop Taylor, Wormy Dog Saloon. COUNTRY Zak Joseph/Ira Wolf, Blue Note Lounge. FOLK

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Wednesday, Nov. 5

When naming the modern torchbearers of hip-hop’s Dirty South sound, Big K.R.I.T. is one of the first to arise. The Mississippi native and Def Jam darling reached rap-royalty status in 2011 after being named to XXL’s Top Freshmen list, which also featured Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller and YG, among others. K.R.I.T. stops by OKC on his Pay Attention Tour with special guests Two-9 at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave. Tickets are $20. Call 232-6506 or visit ticketstorm.com.

Rainbows Are Free/Empty Bottles, Opolis. Norman. ROCK

Justin Pata, Coffee Commission, Edmond. PIANO

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Skating Polly/JoyCut/Tumbling Nebulae, The Conservatory. ROCK

Jim the Elephant, Baker St. Pub & Grill. ROCK Karen Khoury, Legend’s Restaurant, Edmond. PIANO

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SATURDAY, NOV. 1

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Alt-J/Lovelife, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. POP

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Mitch Casen, Friends Restaurant & Club. COUNTRY

Blake Lennon/Derek Harris, Bedlam Bar-B-Q. ACOUSTIC

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Buffalo Rogers/Rick Jawnsun, Grandad’s Bar. COUNTRY

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Don and Melodee Johnson, Twelve Oaks, Edmond. FOLK

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Grant Stevens, Skirvin Hilton Hotel. PIANO

Take It Back/Sabertooth/Shame, The Conservatory. ROCK

Helen Kelter Skelter/Fright Night Club, The Deli, Norman. ROCK

Urban Addiction, Russell’s, Tower Hotel. VARIOUS

Ian McLagan, The Blue Door. SINGER/SONGWRITER

William Clark Green, Wormy Dog Saloon. COUNTRY

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Krystal Keith, Embassy Suites, Norman. COUNTRY

Fire Bad!, HiLo Club. ROCK

Maurice Johnson, Avanti Bar & Grill. JAZZ

80’z Enuf, Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewery. COVER

Jacob Becannen/Mark Vollersten, Nonna’s Purple Bar. ACOUSTIC

Aaron Newman Band, Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse. ACOUSTIC

Jah Mystics, VZD’s Restaurant & Club. REGGAE

Avenue, Riverwind Casino, Norman. COVER

Jared Sutton & Jarrod Baker, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. ACOUSTIC

Neulore, Sigma Phi Epsilon Festival Grounds, Saturday, Nov. 1

Jess Klein/Jessica Torrisi, The Blue Door. SINGER/ SONGWRITER Lucky, Skirvin Hilton Hotel. COVER Steve Story, American Legion 40et8. COUNTRY The Hey Diddles, VZD’s Restaurant & Club. FOLK

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 Amon Amarth/Sabaton/Skeletonwitch, Diamond Ballroom. ROCK Grant Wells, Skirvin Hilton Hotel. PIANO Liz Longley, The Blue Door. SINGER/SONGWRITER

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Sick Of It All/Negative Approach/Justice Keeper, The Conservatory. ROCK

Cake, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. ROCK

Slipknot/Korn, Chesapeake Energy Arena. ROCK

Edgar Cruz, Skirvin Hilton Hotel. ACOUSTIC

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Karen Khoury, Legend’s Restaurant. PIANO Scott Martin, Full Circle Bookstore. ACOUSTIC State Champs/Handguns, The Conservatory. ROCK

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MONDAY NOV. 3 City and Colour/Clear Plastic Masks, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa. ROCK

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Theodore Melfi’s feature film directorial debut, St. Vincent, though not revolutionary, does provide a seasoned cynicism layered with therapeutic gags. Vincent (Bill Murray, The Monuments Men and Hyde Park on Hudson), a liquor-fueled, irate curmudgeon, drags himself through a repetitious life of embarrassing blunders. Likewise, Vincent stagnates helplessly and confused within a system anchored by debt and momentary jackpots; bitter and abrupt when failing to close his bank account, Vincent grows giddy investing the remainder of his pension in the profitable market of horse racing. In one instance, after the perverse sage injures himself while feeding his feline doppelganger, Vincent receives unintentional gifts from his new neighbors, Maggie (Melissa McCarthy, TV’s Mike & Molly) and her ostracized son Oliver (fresh-faced Jaeden Lieberher): A collapsed fence and a branch through his windshield.

In a matter of hours, Vincent finds himself caring for Oliver while his mother works consistent overtime in order to raise him. Slowly, the senior passes on a bit of faulty yet well-intended wisdom to the child in the form of nose-crunching punches and momentary cons. Though the direction of St. Vincent appears almost transparent, as one gets lost in the comedic quirks of the cast, Melfi’s screenplay raises the characters above the brine of sitcom backwash. Despite Vincent’s daily and starch rubric of adultery, perjury, theft and intoxication, his avenue for redemption only seems to narrow very slightly in the narrative’s pressing trials. Perhaps this could be attributed to Murray’s portrayal, for what at times seemed to be apathy toward the performance translates to a superior and appropriate take on the belching saint. Similarly, McCarthy forges exceptional humor through Maggie’s disposition; a four-

minute lament regarding her fractured marriage and a damaged child is abruptly concluded with a swift injection of a spiteful gag. Unfortunately, the sporadic pace of St. Vincent can, at times, prohibit one from taking the plight of the characters too seriously. This conundrum lies at the heart of the film, as it actively challenges the audience to determine when laughter should be replaced with melancholy. Not unlike Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler and Scott Cooper’s Crazy Heart, St. Vincent hits its mark by focusing on the American “rock bottom,” along with the struggling vessels that reside there. In a way, our own inclination toward compassion (and masochism) allows for one, despite the apparent track record of a figure like Vincent, to emit signs of emotional strain and, briefly when the protagonist “succeeds,” an obvious outcry of satisfaction. Much like the implied holy symbol the eponymous

Vincent (Bill Murray), a liquor-fueled, irate curmudgeon, drags himself through a repetitious life of embarrassing blunders.

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Philip Lewis Friedman is arrogant, rude and nearly breathtaking in his selfabsorption. He is alternately narcissistic and self-loathing, his triumphs being without rival, his sufferings unbearable. Philip Lewis Friedman is a writer. And he’s a literarily lauded one, at that. As the title character of Listen Up Philip, Jason Schwartzman exudes the charismatic insufferableness he so deftly dispatched in Rushmore and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, among others. But Philip, the author of a critically acclaimed first novel, is a wholly singular creation. He craves adoration but confounds his publisher by refusing to do publicity for his soon-to-be-released second book. Such success doesn’t quite match that of his photographer girlfriend Ashley (Elizabeth Moss of TV’s Mad Men) — a fact that nags at him no small bit — but it has been good for attracting the occasional groupie and, more important, the attention of Ike Zimmerman (Jonathan Pryce, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise), a Philip Roth stand-in and literary giant. In the reclusive Zimmerman, whose misanthropy is dwarfed only by his selfregard (“The greatest achievement of their life is they knew me,” he grouses about former associates), Philip Lewis Friedman finds a kindred spirit and unfortunate mentor. Screening Thursday through Sunday at Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415

Couch Drive, Listen Up Philip is a tart, darkly comic skewering of self-loving/selfhating intellectuals and assorted cultural elites. Writer-director Alex Ross Perry is dead-on in his bloodletting of the New York literati, from Zimmerman’s mock book jackets to Philip’s literary rival, a supposedly nice fellow who describes himself as “self-deprecating” while using air quotes. If you’re familiar with the movies of Whit Stillman or Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale, then you know this landscape of likeability-challenged, impossibly loquacious and emotionally withering characters. But Perry, who also made the little-seen-and-worthseeking out 2011’s The Color Wheel, goes a step more verbose with wonderfully dispassionate, ornate voiceover narration by Eric Bogosian. Nastiness isn’t typically this entertaining. But not everyone can so easily wrap their mouths around dialogue this sharp and purposely artificial. Moss tries making the most of Ashley, but the part is underwritten and you never quite believe she would put up with even a minute of Philip’s boorish behavior. Krysten Ritter (TV’s Breaking Bad and short-lived Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23) is unconvincing as Zimmerman’s neglected daughter. Listen Up Philip doesn’t bother much with bringing depth to its female characters. Nor does Perry’s direction quite match his stellar dialogue. In lieu of visual flair, he opts for extreme close-ups and a wobbly documentary style. But writing this smart can get you past such bumps, especially considering the gusto with which Schwartzman and Pryce mine their inner cretins. It is a small marvel that Listen Up Philip so expertly savages the self-absorption of the artist’s mind and finds a glimmer of humanity at its core.

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The Blue Room tantalizes with mystery. We begin in a secluded hotel room as a succession of fragmented images reveals a man and a woman, nude, their bodies entwined in an illicit tryst. There is some seemingly idle pillow talk, and then a small drop of blood falls on a white sheet. The woman has bitten the man’s lip during the throes of passion. We then jump ahead in time to find the man, an agriculture equipment salesman named Julien (Mathieu Amalric, The Grand Budapest Hotel) being interrogated by police who appear to know the lovers’ intimate conversation. What’s going on? Something bad has happened, the particulars of which do not begin to crystallize until midway through the film. Based on a 1964 novel by Belgian writer

Georges Simenon, The Blue Room poses questions that lead to more questions — not all of which are answered. The movie opens Friday at AMC Quail Springs 24, 2501 W. Memorial Road. Its very structure is a puzzle. Amalric, who directed and co-wrote the picture in addition to starring in it, has designed a nonlinear pretzel of a mystery in which details both telling and innocuous receive equal weight. As an exasperated Julien tells the French detective who questions him mercilessly, “Life is different when you live it and when you go back over it after.” At the center of it are Julien Gahyde and his mistress Esther Despierre (Stéphanie Cléau, who co-scripted with Amalric). They meet each Thursday at

the titular hotel room. Esther, a tall, willowy brunette whose husband is a well-to-do pharmacist, muses on a life in which she and Julien could be together all the time. Julien finds it an interesting suggestion, but he already has a loving wife (Léa Drucker) and young daughter (Mona Jaffart). Whether their respective spouses know about the affair remains blurry, and it’s an uncertainty that raises the tension level. Delphine, Julien’s wife, studies her husband’s face while her own appears staggered by melancholy. Julien tries alleviating the mood by suggesting a vacation at the beach. It doesn’t help much. He engages in some horseplay in the waves, but it results in Delphine

Léa Drucker and Mathieu Amalric as Delphine and Julien Gahyde in The Blue Room. struggling to breathe and Julien looking like he has a murderous side. Does he? The movie certainly looks terrific. It simmers with sex and dread. Cinematographer Christophe Beaucarne (Coco Before Chanel) constructs painterly images within the square confines of a 1:33:1 aspect ratio. A swelling music score recalls the Hitchcock films scored by the great Bernard Herrmann. Despite such style, however, The Blue Room never quite delivers on its promise. Suspense cannot live on ambiguity alone.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Homework: I invite you to carry out a prank that makes someone feel really good. Report results by going to FreeWillAstrology.com and clicking on “Email Rob.” ARIES March 21-April 19 If you live in Gaza, you don’t have easy access to Kentucky Fried Chicken. The closest KFC restaurant is 35 miles away in the Egyptian city of El-Arish. But there was a time when you could pay smugglers to bring it to you via one of the underground tunnels that linked Egypt to Gaza. Each delivery took four hours and required the help of two taxis, a hand cart, and a motorbike. (Alas, Egypt destroyed most of the tunnels in early 2014.) I recommend, Aries, that you be as determined and resourceful to make your longed-for connections as the KFC lovers in Gaza were. Halloween costume suggestion: smuggler, bootlegger, drug-dealer, blackmarketeer. TAURUS April 20-May 20 It’s urgent that you expand your options. Your freedom of choice can’t lead you to where you need to go until you have more possibilities to choose from. In fact, you’re better off not making a decision until you have a wider selection. To playfully drive home this point to your subconscious mind, I suggest that this Halloween you consider disguising yourself as a slime mold. This unusual creature comes in more than 500 different genders, at least 13 of which must collaborate to reproduce. Here’s a photo: bit.ly/yellowslime. GEMINI May 21-June 20 In the animated sci-fi TV sitcom Futurama, Leela is the mutant captain of a spaceship. In one episode, she develops an odd boil on her hindquarters. It has a face and can sing. The actor who provides the vocals for the animated boil’s outpouring of song is Gemini comedian Craig Ferguson, whose main gig is serving as host of a late-night TV talk show on CBS. Telling you this tale is my way of suggesting that you consider going outside your usual niche, as Craig Ferguson did, to offer your talents in a different context. Halloween costume suggestion: Kim Kardashian as a nurse wearing ebola protective gear; science educator Neil deGrasse Tyson as a male

stripper; a cat wearing a dog costume, or vice versa.

costume suggestion: a brain-eating Homo erectus.

CANCER June 21-July 22 Native American hero Sitting Bull (1831-1890) was a renowned Lakota chief and holy man. He led his people in their resistance to the U.S. occupation of their land. How did he become so strong and wise? In large part through the efforts of his doting mother, whose name was Her-Holy-Door. Let’s install her as your exemplar for now. May she inspire you to nurture beauty and power in those you love. May she motivate you to be adroit as you perform your duties in service to the future. May the mystery of her name rouse you to find the sacred portal that ushers you to your next big gift. Halloween costume suggestion: a sacred portal, a divine gateway, an amazing door.

LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22 The egromenious hilarity of psychadisical melarmy, whether rooted in a lissome stretch or a lusty wobble, soon defisterates into crabolious stompability. So why not be graffenbent?” So said Noah’s ex-wife Joan of Arc in her interview with *St. Crocodile* magazine. Heed Joan’s advice, please, Libra. Be proactively saximonious. I’M KIDDING! Everything I just said was nonsense. I hope you didn’t assume it was erudite wisdom full of big words you couldn’t understand. In offering it to you, I was hoping to immunize you against the babble and hype and artifice that may soon roll your way. Halloween costume suggestion: a skeptic armed with a shockproof bullshit-detector. (For inspiration, check out these visuals: http://bit.ly/bsdetector.)

LEO July 23-Aug. 22 This is one of those rare times when it’s OK for you to just throw out the dirty dishes that you are too lazy to wash. It’s also permissible to hide from a difficult person, spend money on a supposedly foolish indulgence, eat a bowl of ice cream for breakfast, binge-watch a TV show that provokes six months’ worth of emotions in a few hours, and lie in bed for an extra hour fantasizing about sex with a forbidden partner. Don’t make any of these things habits, of course. But for now, it’s probably healthy to allow them. Halloween costume suggestion: total slacker. VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Our evolutionary ancestors Homo erectus loved to eat delicious antelope brains. The fossil evidence is all over their old stomping grounds in East Africa. Scientists say that this delicacy, so rich in nutrients, helped our forbears build bigger, stronger brains themselves. These days it’s harder but not impossible to make animal brains part of your diet. The Chinese and Koreans eat pig brains, and some European cuisines include beef brains. I’m confident, however, that your own brain will be functioning better than ever in the coming weeks, even if you don’t partake of this exotic dish. Be sure to take advantage of your enhanced intelligence. Solve tough riddles! Think big thoughts! Halloween

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21 In HBO’s famous TV drama, a high school chemistry teacher responds to his awful luck by turning to a life of crime. The show’s title, “Breaking Bad,” refers to what happens when a good person cracks and veers over to the dark side. So then what does “breaking good” mean? Urbandictionary.com defines it like this: “When a criminal, junkie, or gang-banger gets sweet and sparkly, going to church, volunteering at soup kitchens, and picking the kids up from school.” I’m concerned that you are at risk of undergoing a similar conversion, Scorpio. You seem so nice and kind and mild lately. I guess that’s fine as long as you don’t lose your edge. Halloween costume suggestion: a criminal with a halo, a sweet and sparkly gang-banger, or a Buddhist monk junkie. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 I’ve got two possible remedies for your emotional congestion. You might also want to make these two remedies part of your Halloween shtick. The first remedy is captured by the English word “lalochezia.” It refers to a catharsis that comes from uttering profane language. The second remedy is contained in the word “tarantism.” It means an urge to dance manically as a way to relieve melancholy. For your Halloween disguise, you could be a wildly dancing obscenity-spoute.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 You are at a point in your astrological cycle when you deserve to rake in the rewards that you have been working hard to earn. I expect you to be a magnet for gifts and blessings. The favors and compliments you have doled out will be returned to you. For all the strings you have pulled in behalf of others’ dreams, strings will now be pulled for you. Halloween costume suggestion: a beaming kid hauling around a red wagon full of brightly wrapped presents. AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Two physicists in Massachusetts are working on technology that will allow people to shoot laser beams out of their eyes. For Halloween, I suggest that you pretend you have already acquired this superpower. It’s time for you to be brash and jaunty as you radiate your influence with more confidence. I want to see you summon reserves of charismatic clout you haven’t dared to call on before. Costume suggestion: The X-Men mutant named Cyclops or the legendary Native America creature known as the thunderbird, which emits lightning from its eyes. PISCES Feb. 19-March 20 The African nation of Swaziland has passed a law prohibiting witches from flying their broomsticks any higher than 150 meters above ground. That will a big problem for Piscean witches. There is currently an astrological mandate for them to swoop and glide and soar as high and free as they want to. The same is metaphorically true for all Piscean non-witches everywhere. This is your time to swoop and glide and soar as high and free as you want to. Halloween costume suggestion: high-flying witch, a winged angel, the Silver Surfer, or a mythic bird like the Garuda. Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes /daily text message horoscopes. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

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Eric @ (405) 481-6163

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BMW USA

bmwusa.com

WE MAKE EVERY DAY LESS EVERYDAY. Since every BMW is an Ultimate Driving Machine, it makes every day that much more special. And, as part of BMW Ultimate ServiceÂŽ, when you purchase a new BMW, it covers maintenance costs for 4 years or 50,000 miles*. This can save you up to $2,000 in maintenance costs compared to other luxury vehicles.

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Up to 4 YRS / 50K MILES1

Jackie Cooper Imports, LLC . 14145 North Broadway Ext . Edmond, OK 73103-4120 . 866-597-5676

www.cooperbmw.com

*For model year 2015 or later vehicles sold or leased by an authorized BMW center on or after July 1, 2014, BMW Maintenance Program coverage is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or leasees. Please see bmwusa.com/UltimateService or ask your authorized BMW center for details. ÂŠ2014 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.

2014 320i Sedan

2014 328i xDrive Gran Turismo

299

Lease for 36 months.

439

2014 528i

Lease for 36 months.

489

Lease for 36 months.

*Lease financing available on 2014 BMW 320i Sedan vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $299.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $35,100.00.

*Lease financing available on 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $439.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $46,200.00.

* Lease financing available on 2014 BMW 528i vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $489.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $52,500.00.

2014 740Li

2014 X6 xDrive35i

2015 Z4 sDrive28i

809

Lease for 36 months.

779

Lease for 36 months.

389

Lease for 36 months.

*Lease financing available on 2014 BMW 740Li vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $809.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $82,950.00.

*Lease financing available on 2014 BMW X6 xDrive35i vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $779.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $68,750.00.

*Lease financing available on 2015 BMW Z4 sDrive28i vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $389.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $52,200.00.

2015 640i Coupe

2015 X1 xDrive28i

2015 X3 xDrive28i

969

Lease for 36 months.

*Lease financing available on 2015 BMW 640i Coupe vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $969.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $81,850.00.

339

Lease for 36 months.

*Lease financing available on 2015 BMW X1 xDrive28i vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $339.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $35,250.00.

529

Lease for 36 months.

*Lease financing available on 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i vehicles, only at participating BMW centers on leases assigned to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC/Financial Services Vehicle Trust through November 01, 2014. Monthly Lease payments of $529.00 for 36 months based on MSRP of $44,400.00.