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Ann Patchett

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Photo by Heidi Ross.
Photo by Heidi Ross.
Photo by Heidi Ross.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Fans will get a chance to meet acclaimed writer Ann Patchett, the 2014 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award winner, Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m. The voice behind such celebrated novels as Bel Canto and State of Wonder as well as nonfiction works The Getaway Car and This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage shares her words and wisdom with an audience at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., in Tulsa. The event is part of the Tulsa Library Trust’s weekend honoring Patchett, who will be presented her award at a black-tie dinner event on Friday, Dec. 5. After Saturday’s public presentation, Patchett will be on hand to visit with readers and autograph books. The public presentation is free. For more about it and the Dec. 5 awards presentation, go online to www.helmerichaward.org.

Bedlam 2014

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Photo by Bruce Waterfield.
Photo by Bruce Waterfield.
Photo by Bruce Waterfield, courtesy OSU Athletics.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Bumper stickers, license plate frames, front doormats and even garden gnomes effectively proclaim an utterly fascinating fact of life in Oklahoma – many houses remain divided, showing their true colors during Bedlam. The annual pigskin showdown between Stillwater’s Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Norman’s University of Oklahoma Sooners is back on Saturday, Dec. 6, this year at Norman’s Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, 180 W. Brooks St., on the OU campus. The final game of the regular season, the Bedlam game has become one of the state’s biggest sports match-ups both on the field and off. All too often the rivalry plays out in living rooms across the state and around the nation as Cowboys cohabitating with Sooners endure one another’s verbal taunts. In Oklahoma, that’s tradition. Kickoff will be at 2:30 p.m., and it will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1. For game and ticket information, go to www.soonersports.com.

Canterbury Christmas

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Photo by Performingartsphotos.com
Photo by Performingartsphotos.com

Sunday, Dec. 7

The voices of the 125-member Canterbury Choral Society will be raised in unison for a special holiday concert. Canterbury Christmas takes place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave. Accompanied by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the chorus will share Christmas favorites of the season, as has become the tradition in past years. Continuing another practice, the Canterbury Choral Society again will be collecting nonperishable foods for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and Christmas Connection, which helps those in need during the holidays. Following the concert, guests can join the chorus, Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elven friends in the Civic Center lobby for a holiday cookie reception. Tickets are $5-$55, available at www.myticketoffice.com. For more about Canterbury, visit www.canterburyokc.com.

Melissa Etheridge

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Jami Mattox
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Photo by John Tsiavis.
Photo by John Tsiavis.
Photo by John Tsiavis.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Rock legend Melissa Etheridge brings her latest tour, This Is M.E., to the historic Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St., in Tulsa for a night of hits from her latest album as well as earlier works. Etheridge has been producing hits since she burst onto the scene with her debut album in 1988, and hits like “I’m The Only One” and “Come To My Window” solidified her place in the contemporary rock scene. The singer/songwriter frequently makes stops in Tulsa and has a healthy fan base, so expect tickets – beginning at $39.50 – to sell quickly. Visit www.bradytheater.com for details.

The Christmas Show

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Thursday, Dec. 4-Saturday, Dec. 6

The Christmas Show packs in some big star power for the 2014 annual holiday extravaganza, which opens Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, The Christmas Show brings together live music, dance, singing and Broadway-style theatrics. This year’s lead is Beth Leavel, star of Broadway’s Elf and The Drowsy Chaperone. Also featuring John Sawyer and Vince Leseney, The Christmas Show includes all the trappings of a glitzy holiday production fit for Radio City Music Hall (complete with costumes, sets, lighting and a Santa kickline), but it all happens on home turf at the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave. Other show times are at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Tickets are $19-$65 at www.myticketoffice.com.

State of The Art

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Jami Mattox
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'State of the Art' at Crystal Bridges

From stateoftheart.crystalbridges.org:

The Journey
The ultimate road trip, to a thousand destinations, for one unforgettable exhibition. In 2013, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s curatorial team hit the road to investigate what’s happening in American art today. Over the course of a year, the team logged more than 100,000 miles, crisscrossing the United States to visit nearly 1,000 artists.

Traveling to communities large and small, the Museum sought to discover artists whose work has not yet been fully recognized on a national level. On their travels, museum curators conducted hundreds of hours of one-on-one conversations with artists in their studios.

The Exhibition
The result of this unprecedented journey is a one-of-a-kind exhibition that draws from every region of the US, offering an unusually diverse look at American art. State of the Art brings together the artwork of more than 100 artists, ranging from works on canvas and paper to photography and video to installation and performance art, and more. The exhibition examines the ways in which today’s artists are informed by the past, innovating with materials old and new, and engaging deeply with issues relevant to our times.

Find out more about the State of the Art exhibit at stateoftheart.crystalbridges.org.

Merry and Bright

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Jami Mattox
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Rene Escobar earrings, $1,375, Abersons.

Get The Party Started

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Jami Mattox
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Manolo Blahnik lace pumps with jewel embellishment, $1,025, Saks Fifth Avenue.

Jo’s Famous Pizza

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Jami Mattox
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piping hot pizza pie is on the menu at Jo’s Famous pizza. Photo by Brent Fuchs.
piping hot pizza pie is on the menu at Jo’s Famous pizza. Photo by Brent Fuchs.
piping hot pizza pie is on the menu at Jo’s Famous pizza. Photo by Brent Fuchs.

Pizza is serious business in Oklahoma. Everyone has a favorite, whether it is classic pepperoni or a pie topped with everything. At Jo’s Famous Pizza, the classics are plentiful, to be sure, but this pizza joint throws tradition to the wind when it comes to adding new options to the menu. The newest incarnation, the chili dog pizza, is a pie topped with Schwab’s chili and franks, cheddar cheese, mustard and freshly chopped onions. The BLT pizza is topped with classic pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese, then covered in crispy bacon pieces. Once out of the oven, crispy iceberg lettuce and fresh, ripe tomatoes are added. Though Jo’s strives to keep its menu innovative, some things have not changed since the pizzeria first opened in 1962 in Purcell. Jo’s dough is made from scratch, using the same recipe for more than 50 years. 900 S. Kelly Ave., Edmond; 1438 S. Green Ave., Purcell. www.josfamouspizza.com

The Holiday Nog

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Jami Mattox
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Eggnog is the classic holiday drink. Though the ingredients, taken individually, can sound off-putting, once combined, they create a creamy, dreamy concoction that is warming during those cold winter months.

Food Network mad scientist and food historian Alton Brown is the undisputed king of eggnog. In a 2012 interview for Mental Floss, Brown pointed out that most culinary anthropologists believe that what we know as eggnog today descended from a thick medieval concoction called posset that was made from hot milk, alcohol and spices on hand.

ALTON BROWN’S NOG OF AGES

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, as it appeared in Mental Floss

  • 12 large chicken eggs
  • 1 lb. sugar
  • 1 pint half & half
  • 1 pint whole milk
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 c. Jamaican rum
  • 1 c. cognac
  • 1 c. bourbon
  • 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg (plus more for serving)
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Separate the eggs and store the whites for another purpose. Beat the yolks with sugar and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid “ribbon.” Combine dairy, alcohol and salt in a second bowl or pitcher, then slowly beat into the egg mixture. Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the refrigerator for at least two weeks. A month is better, and two better still. Serve in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated right on top.

Note on eggs: Although alcohol will likely kill off any bad bacteria present from the eggs, if you have any doubts at all or if you’re going to be serving the elderly or someone with an immune disorder, use pasteurized shell eggs.

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