by Helen Grant A few weeks ago I spotted curious objects trapped under glass. I’d been at the Better Block OKC event in the Farmers Market District. While I didn’t have plans to purchase anything beyond a few items for my children, I did end up carrying home a little something for myself. You see… Continue Reading The Natural Art of Creating New Stories from Old Bones
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REVIEW- “Tarsus”
Mickey Reece’s Tarsus is a film about growth and redemption, told with the tone and rhythm of a 12 step meeting. When we first meet Patricia Peters (played with gaunt, wide eyed intensity by Rebecca Cox) she has just gotten out of prison after serving five years for meth related charges. The deck seems… Continue Reading REVIEW- “Tarsus”
The Road Less Taken: Cindy Sheehan and the Road to Peace
Guest post by Dr. Zakk Flash Oklahoma is not the flat ride that Cindy Sheehan expected. “We rode in from Amarillo, which is supposed to be a thousand feet higher in elevation than Oklahoma City.” Sheehan said, “Maybe that’s the case eventually, but it seems like 99 miles up for every mile down.” Despite… Continue Reading The Road Less Taken: Cindy Sheehan and the Road to Peace
NetFlix Instant Pick: “Tiny Furniture”
by Danny Marroquin As I write Lena Dunham has become a kind of phenomenon. Advertisements on the web ask “Want to be the next Lena Dunham?” Time Magazine lists her as one of the year’s most influential people, not under the “Entertainer” label, but under “Icon.” The blogs blow up with admiration or heated dislike.… Continue Reading NetFlix Instant Pick: “Tiny Furniture”
The Garden of Vegans: Recipes for a Romantic Picnic
by Patricia Waldron May is a special month in Oklahoma; Spring has sprung, the weather is warm, and the trees finally have their leaves. It is not yet unbearably hot outside, and if you’re lucky, you won’t get hit by a tornado. It’s the perfect month for outdoor activities, especially if you’re heading outside with… Continue Reading The Garden of Vegans: Recipes for a Romantic Picnic
Limber Limbs: The EP Review
by Helen Grant Walking by the Opolis in Downtown Norman one night, I heard an unfamiliar band. Even though I couldn’t listen long, I did peek into the “micro venue” to find out who was playing. Genuinely, I was surprised to find out it was Limber Limbs. I know Derek Moore because of his work… Continue Reading Limber Limbs: The EP Review
Silo Art Project Status: Funded
by Helen Grant Rick Sinnett has reached the Kickstarter goal. And from the spectator standpoint it’s been amazing to watch support for the Silo Art Project take off like a whirlwind. “This Land,” the title of the mural, will be the largest project Sinnett has ever worked on, and to-date will be the tallest of… Continue Reading Silo Art Project Status: Funded
Screening in OKC: Terrence Malick’s “To the Wonder”
by Danny Marroquin Terrence Malick’s “To the Wonder” was shot in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and had a premier there at the Bartlesville Community Center April 12. It opened in New York City and other large cities the same weekend. It was then made available through On Demand and iTunes. Now, this weekend Oklahoma City film buffs can catch… Continue Reading Screening in OKC: Terrence Malick’s “To the Wonder”
