Thursday, April 25, 2024

Culture

John Waters

John Waters shares This Filthy World at Momentum Ada

John Waters was exhausted when I crossed paths with him May 19 in the lobby of the Hampton Inn in Ada, Oklahoma. The legendary director...
Ramadan

The break-fast club: Fast facts about Ramadan

Saturday marked the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan (raam-uh-dahn), for which many of the world's 1.6 billion Muslims fast during the daylight...
Trump and Pope

Comedy plus tragedy: Donald Trump and Pope Francis

This picture of Donald Trump and Pope Francis wins for the most "meme-able" image of the week. And while I could have photoshopped many things...
Shark Tank

Shark Tank business donates deodorant to rural OK

TISHOMINGO — Two months ago, I shared a personal memory on NonDoc about the pains of growing up too poor to afford deodorant. The...
deadCenter documentariesvideo

deadCenter documentaries uncover hidden stories, hidden characters

Richard Turner is a card mechanic. He’s a master of deception, making cards appear and disappear in front of your very eyes. Whether in...
Insane Clown Posse

Who says Insane Clown Posse isn’t family friendly?

After reading OKC City Councilman John Pettis' comments on limiting the number of concerts for Lost Lake Ampitheater, the complaint that stands out is...
Seventh Day Rebellion

Seventh Day Rebellion: Song swap ‘a refuge for artists’ at JJ’s Alley

Every Sunday, Oklahoma singer-songwriters take the stage to perform original work in a cozy narrow bar tucked inside a Bricktown alley. The hole in the...

Sundaze: Sleep can be a dangerous activity

Along the journey through my early 30s, I've discovered a dangerous activity in which participation is not entirely voluntary. It's a subtle activity with little...
religion

In Africa, children largely conform to parents’ religion

Ile-Ife, NIGERIA — It was the hour of prayer. I saw Muslim brothers and sisters rush for prayers. The males filed into the mosque after the...
Jeanetta Calhoun Mish

Jeanetta Calhoun Mish, Oklahoma’s Poet Laureate, illuminates culture

After hearing Oklahoma's award-winning Poet Laureate Jeanetta Calhoun Mish speak in April at Full Circle Bookstore, I can’t wait to hear her speak Thursday at...

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