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One of the most popular treats for music lovers this Halloween hasn’t been chocolate covered or individually wrapped. It’s been ear candy from Oklahoma City-based psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips. The Lips released today their new 24-hour song, “7 Skies H3,” which they are...

The second American Country Awards will feature plenty of performers with Oklahoma ties. Along with co-hosting Trace Adkins and Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth are set to make music on the awards show, and the performance lineup also includes country music stars Blake Shelton, an Ada...

Today’s featured event: Spend a fall evening with exotic animals, intricately carved jack-o’-lanterns and eco-friendly candy at the 28th annual Haunt the Zoo for Halloween from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Oklahoma City Zoo, 2101 NE 50. Information: 424-3344 or www.okczoo.com.

A catchy quote from a movie, TV show or other source to brighten the beginning of your week – or considering the day, maybe creepy you out a little: Sheriff Leigh Brackett: It’s Halloween, everyone’s entitled to one good scare. - Click here to learn the source.

The “Shrek” spinoff “Puss in Boots” clawed its way to the top of the domestic box office, opening with an estimated $34 million to the secure the No. 1 spot over the weekend. The DreamWorks 3-D animated film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, proved the popular swashbuckling character...

Reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley and former CMA Entertainers of the Year Vince Gill and Keith Urban will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member and former CMA Entertainer of the Year Glen Campbell during the 45th Annual CMA Awards.

Oklahoma City Community & Non-Profit on wimgo Happy Halloween! In honor of the spooky season, I have an audio-visual treat for you, dear readers For their latest episode of “Static on Tour,” my excellent colleagues George Lang and Kyle Roberts ventured to the Oklahoma City Zoo to...

Oklahoma City Live Music on wimgo My excellent colleagues George Lang and Kyle Roberts have launched a new video series for LOOKatOKC called “Got It Covered.” In the third installment, Justin Witte performs a horn-tastic cover of Oklahoma rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson’s hit “Fujiyama...

Oklahoma City Community & Non-Profit on wimgo Today’s featured event: Experience “a night of light instead of fright” today at the annual Magic Lantern Celebration in the Paseo Arts District. The artistic event is organized by Theatre Upon a StarDanceSwan. From 3 to 6 p.m.,...

TULSA — Pretty Lights dazzled the Brady Theater Friday night. Derek Vincent Smith, the mastermind behind the increasingly popular electronic music project Pretty Lights, made good on his promise to create a massive multi-sensory concert experience. His more than two-hour set blended classic...

Arcadia Community & Non-Profit on wimgo Today’s featured event: EDMOND – Take the family on a hayride, roast marshmallows and collect goodies from storybook characters at Arcadia Lake’s Storybook Forest from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nightly through Monday at Spring Creek Park.

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more Halloween-related events, go to www.wimgo.com. ‘Tis the season for frights and fun From spine-tingling terrors to family-friendly adventures, venues across Oklahoma are offering a variety of entertainment options leading up to...

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Country Martina McBride “Eleven” (Republic Nashville) Contemporary country songstress Martina McBride declares her independence with “Eleven,” her 11th album and debut effort on Republic Nashville. When her longtime contract...

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. “Happy Endings: The Complete First Season” Since “Friends” ended its decade-long, ratings-dominating TV run, its lingering effect on pop culture has not been evidenced through the revival of the “Rachel” haircut or new covers...

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. 2 1/2 of 4 stars. Movie review: “The Rum Diary” Writer-director Bruce Robinson (“The Killing Fields”) takes a fairly standard narrative approach to the late Hunter S. Thompson’s stream-of-altered-consciousness style, and the...

Here are my picks for the top Best Bets happening around Oklahoma this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For even more events, go to www.wimgo.com. 1. Watch the Oklahoma City Philharmonic kick off its 2011-12 pops season with “Mysterioso: A Pops Concert...

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Raise your crimson-hued plastic beverage receptacle in another toast to Toby Keith’s “Red Solo Cup”: The Oklahoma country music superstar’s viral-video smash may get the show-choir treatment from Fox’s hit TV show “Glee.” Keith’s cover of the raucous party anthem recently made...

  Tulsa Concerts & Shows on wimgo   From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Check out some of Pretty Light’s video and music clips by clicking here, and look for my review of tonight’s Tulsa show in the wee hours!

Country music star Miranda Lambert, who lives in Tishomingo, is streaming the “Safe” today exclusively at CountryWeekly.com as her “Four the Record” Scavenger Hunt and Sweepstakes comes to its end. To stream “Safe ,” click here. Throughout the week, she has been offering fans a...