On June 28, 2011, Othello’s of Norman died a quiet death on the outskirts of Campus Corner, leaving onlookers from neighboring restaurants and bars to silently watch as its historic interior was gutted, splayed across the street then removed. For the general population, it was an ordinary Tuesday. But for Oklahoma’s stand-up comedy faithful, it [...]
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Local Review: Brine Webb’s “O You, Stone Changeling”
For music enthusiasts unfamiliar with Brine Webb’s talents, now is the perfect time to acquaint yourself. For those who’ve already been introduced, you’ll be happy to learn that this album doesn’t disappoint. O You, Stone Changeling is an elegant, dark and achingly beautiful folk-rock gem, one that was buried under years of writing and recording [...]
Assembling the Avengers
For months now, New World Comics owner Brian Berlin has been hard at work; toiling away in his shop like Tony Stark inside a page. As the days grow longer, his obsession stronger, the line between him and Stark begins to blur. Oddly enough, their ambitions are the same. Berlin is assembling the Avengers. He’s [...]
The man behind Robot Saves City, from Oklahoma City to Chicago: “The Odyssey (Comedy Remix)”
There’s an expression I can’t quite remember that I want to use to describe my life now; some bullshit about a light in tunnel. At the end of a tunnel, I think. In my memory or imagination, the tunnel is dark but harmless while the rubble filling it is unnecessarily hazardous, like spikes at the [...]
Micro-Fiction: Running Away From Ghosts After the Apocalypse
A rope bridge sways in front of me, presenting options. It can be my escape. But its decaying wooden planks and unwinding twine don’t exactly inspire confidence. I’ve seen this play out in a dream, a premonition. But I can’t remember the ending now. In my mind, I know. I can see my weight jostling [...]
OK Sweetheart’s “Home” Released Today, April 5th
Home, OK Sweetheart’s debut full-length, is a very strong effort that exemplifies what happens when good songwriters meet good musicians. Commend the band for bundling lead singer Erin Austin’s jazzy sweet vocal range and bluesy writing tendencies into a soulful pop package that’s easy on the ears but a bit hard on the heart at [...]
April 9th Bellator Preview: Q and A with Ben Askren and Nick Thompson
Bellator Fighting Championships, coming off its first Oklahoma event of the year, looks to make another splash April 9th with what could be one of their best matchups to date. Broadcasting live on MTV 2, Bellator heads to First Council Casino in Newkirk with Olympic wrestler/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner Ben Askren and MMA journeyman Nick [...]
Robot Saves City Returns to Opolis!
Robot Saves City Presents Comedy at the Opolis Saturday, March 26th in Norman. The showcase will be the second in a series of live tapings this year from the independent comedy label. Comedians Spencer Hicks, Kristin Rand, Bradchad Porter, Anthony Cavazos, and Dan Skaggs will all perform. Rand, who once lived in Norman but is [...]
Bellator Preview
Bellator Fighting Championships, what many fans consider the United States’ third largest mixed martial arts promotion, announced earlier this month that they are visiting Oklahoma four times in 2011. And they’re bringing MTV2 with them. “We are happy to be working with Howard Pollack and his team at C3 Fights to bring our MTV2 MMA [...]
Vampires
As I safari through the dilapidated cathedral, cobwebs ply my skin like jungle leaves or a wall of Sierra sand floating in desert air. In the navy darkness, amid a copper stench, I walk through patterns of decaying silk, feeling a twinge of remorse bite my brain. I am to spider what Godzilla is to [...]
