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Photos: Day One of FreeTulsa!
July 31, 2010
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The first day of FreeTulsa! had me missing the feeling of having thousands of people swarming the downtown streets of Tulsa like at DFest, but at least the local talent was there to play.
Mayola and BRONCHO easily were the festival’s highlights.
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What to do in Oklahoma on July 31, 2010
July 31, 2010
Today’s featured event:
Go see comedian Paul F. Tompkins tonight at the City Arts Center, 3000 General Pershing Blvd, OKC, OK.
For more information, call (405) 951-0000.
.For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
—3D
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July 31, 2010
Today’s featured event:
Go see comedian Paul F. Tompkins tonight at the City Arts Center, 3000 General Pershing Blvd, OKC, OK.
For more information, call (405) 951-0000.
.For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
—3D
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Friday Featured Track for July 30
July 30, 2010
Hey loyal readers, I heard this song in a commercial the other day and couldn’t believe that it is over ten years old. As far as I’m concerned, the best thing to come out of the Latin explosion that occurred in music in the late nineties was the discovery of Carlos Santana by a new... Read More
July 30, 2010
Hey loyal readers, I heard this song in a commercial the other day and couldn’t believe that it is over ten years old. As far as I’m concerned, the best thing to come out of the Latin explosion that occurred in music in the late nineties was the discovery of Carlos Santana by a new... Read More
More American Idol Shakeups
July 30, 2010
American Idolhas had many changes on the judging panel recently with the departures of Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell and the additions of Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi. Well, the shakeups continue, as Ellen is leaving already. Her anticipated replacement is none other than Jennifer Lopez, who has... Read More
July 30, 2010
American Idolhas had many changes on the judging panel recently with the departures of Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell and the additions of Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi. Well, the shakeups continue, as Ellen is leaving already. Her anticipated replacement is none other than Jennifer Lopez, who has... Read More
What to do in Oklahoma on July 30, 2010
July 30, 2010
Today’s featured event:
EL RENO – Hear country music star Randy Travis at the Lucky Star Casino Concho, 7777 N Highway 81. Tonight’s show is the rescheduling of the show that had to be canceled in March because of snow. Tickets for that event will be honored.
For more information,... Read More
July 30, 2010
Today’s featured event:
EL RENO – Hear country music star Randy Travis at the Lucky Star Casino Concho, 7777 N Highway 81. Tonight’s show is the rescheduling of the show that had to be canceled in March because of snow. Tickets for that event will be honored.
For more information,... Read More
Weekend Activities for July 30-Aug 1
July 29, 2010
EL RENO – Hear country music star Randy Travis at the Lucky Star Casino Concho, 7777 N Highway 81 on Friday, July 30. This show is the rescheduling of the show that had to be canceled in March because of snow. Tickets for that event will be honored.
For more information, call... Read More
July 29, 2010
EL RENO – Hear country music star Randy Travis at the Lucky Star Casino Concho, 7777 N Highway 81 on Friday, July 30. This show is the rescheduling of the show that had to be canceled in March because of snow. Tickets for that event will be honored.
For more information, call... Read More
What to do in Oklahoma on July 29, 2010
July 29, 2010
Today’s featured event:
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is presenting “The Comedy of Errors” in Centennial Park, 500 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. The show begins tonight at 8 pm; tickets are $10 for adults.
For more information, go to www.oklahomashakespeare.com.
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July 29, 2010
Today’s featured event:
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is presenting “The Comedy of Errors” in Centennial Park, 500 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. The show begins tonight at 8 pm; tickets are $10 for adults.
For more information, go to www.oklahomashakespeare.com.
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Maury Chaykin Dead at 61
July 28, 2010
Canadian actor Maury Chaykin lived to see 61, but just barely. He passed away on his birthday in Toronto. He was an accomplished actor with over 150 credits in his career, which spanned television and movies. American audiences would probably be most familiar with his work in such films as Dances... Read More
July 28, 2010
Canadian actor Maury Chaykin lived to see 61, but just barely. He passed away on his birthday in Toronto. He was an accomplished actor with over 150 credits in his career, which spanned television and movies. American audiences would probably be most familiar with his work in such films as Dances... Read More
Rifftrax Live Contest
July 28, 2010
As I have previously posted here, there will be another Rifftrax Live event broadcast into theaters around the state next month. The movie receiving the Rifftrax treatment this time around will be Reefer Madness, and the guys at Rifftrax want your help. They are running a contest on their website... Read More
July 28, 2010
As I have previously posted here, there will be another Rifftrax Live event broadcast into theaters around the state next month. The movie receiving the Rifftrax treatment this time around will be Reefer Madness, and the guys at Rifftrax want your help. They are running a contest on their website... Read More
Wednesday Video Spotlight: Revelation Chapter 14
July 28, 2010
It’s time once again for your Rooster Teeth update. This week brings Chapter 14 of their series “Red vs Blue: Revelation,” which should be wrapping up in a few weeks. Please enjoy the hilarity after the break.
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What to do in Oklahoma on July 28, 2010
July 28, 2010
Today’s featured event:
Rock out with Iranian band Hypernova and The Yellow Dogs at The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western, OKC, OK. Doors open at 8 pm.
For more information, go to www.conservatoryokc.com.
For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
—3D
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July 28, 2010
Today’s featured event:
Rock out with Iranian band Hypernova and The Yellow Dogs at The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western, OKC, OK. Doors open at 8 pm.
For more information, go to www.conservatoryokc.com.
For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
—3D
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Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Casting
July 27, 2010
There has been a lot of debate over who should play the two main roles in the American film version of the incredibly popular novel “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” which is in the process of casting right now. At least one of those roles has now been filled, and it has been filled... Read More
July 27, 2010
There has been a lot of debate over who should play the two main roles in the American film version of the incredibly popular novel “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” which is in the process of casting right now. At least one of those roles has now been filled, and it has been filled... Read More
Paltrow Releases Country Song
July 27, 2010
In conjunction with her upcoming film, Country Strong, in which she plays a country singer, Gwyneth Paltrow has released a song of the same name as a country single. Vince Gill and Patty Griffin sing backup on the song, and Tim McGraw co-stars in the film, so there’s plenty of country power... Read More
July 27, 2010
In conjunction with her upcoming film, Country Strong, in which she plays a country singer, Gwyneth Paltrow has released a song of the same name as a country single. Vince Gill and Patty Griffin sing backup on the song, and Tim McGraw co-stars in the film, so there’s plenty of country power... Read More
New Releases for July 27
July 27, 2010
It’s Tuesday, so it’s time for the new releases. This week in books brings a new Carl Hiaasen novel and a new entry into Christine Feehan’s Sea Haven series. Former Beatle Ringo Starr has a new CD out, and the Clash of the Titans remake hits DVD this week, hopefully in a less headache inducing... Read More
July 27, 2010
It’s Tuesday, so it’s time for the new releases. This week in books brings a new Carl Hiaasen novel and a new entry into Christine Feehan’s Sea Haven series. Former Beatle Ringo Starr has a new CD out, and the Clash of the Titans remake hits DVD this week, hopefully in a less headache inducing... Read More
What to do in Oklahoma on July 27, 2010
July 27, 2010
Today’s featured event:
You can see the art of Ann Powell, Dan Garrett and Christina Kovash at the Istvan Gallery, 1218 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 from 1:30 to 5 pm today.
For more information, call (405) 831-2874.
For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
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July 27, 2010
Today’s featured event:
You can see the art of Ann Powell, Dan Garrett and Christina Kovash at the Istvan Gallery, 1218 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 from 1:30 to 5 pm today.
For more information, call (405) 831-2874.
For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
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Photo Slideshow: Sunday Lane
July 26, 2010
Tulsa native Sunday Lane released her EP “Bring Me Sunshine.”
Lane has been playing around Tulsa this summer before she heads back to school Florida.
She has a great deal of talent, so make sure to look out for her next summer.
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Monday Catchy Quote No. 125
July 26, 2010
Here’s a catchy quote to brighten up the beginning of your week:
The Dream Lord: If you had any more tawdry quirks, you could open up a tawdry quirk shop! The madcap vehicle, the coo-coo-many hair, the clothes designed by a first year fashion student, I’m surprised that you haven’t got a little purple space... Read More
Watch: Pirates of the Caribbean 4 trailer
July 26, 2010
Ok, so it’s only kind of a trailer.
Regardless, watching Johnny Depp do anything as Jack Sparrow is more entertaining than most things.
The film’s called Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (set for a May 20, 2011 release date), and if this mini-discussion/trailer is any indication, then we may be... Read More
What to do in Oklahoma on July 26, 2010
July 26, 2010
Today’s featured event:
Go see the Amelia Earhart Exhibit at the 99s Museum of Women Pilots, 4300 Amelia Earhart Road, Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 from 9 am to 4 pm today.
For more information, go to www.museumofwomenpilots.com.
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July 26, 2010
Today’s featured event:
Go see the Amelia Earhart Exhibit at the 99s Museum of Women Pilots, 4300 Amelia Earhart Road, Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 from 9 am to 4 pm today.
For more information, go to www.museumofwomenpilots.com.
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Sarah Conner is Chuck's Mom
July 25, 2010
For months now, there has been speculation regarding who will be cast as the title character’s mother on NBC’s spy caper “Chuck.” Several sci fi friendly names have been thrown out, presumably because they needed someone beautiful who can kick butt. Well, that prescription has certainly been... Read More
July 25, 2010
For months now, there has been speculation regarding who will be cast as the title character’s mother on NBC’s spy caper “Chuck.” Several sci fi friendly names have been thrown out, presumably because they needed someone beautiful who can kick butt. Well, that prescription has certainly been... Read More
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At BAM's Blog, the motto is "covering everything that's entertaining," from movies and music to television and the arts. I try to keep it fun and just quirky enough to raise eyebrows and make you giggle.
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