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InsideJuly 25, 2012 • Issue 14 • Volume 10

Web 3.0Internet battle: The Oatmeal vs. FunnyJunk -- who won?6

MusicOklahoma music gets a new “channel.”8

Greek CornerGreek living goes up against living out of the house. 10

FeatureBoyd Street staffers share their secrets for keeping cool.16

Summer SizzlerOne sizzlin’ option for indoor activity is McNellies ... read on!14

Campus CornerNew York Pizza has a new owner, but the same great taste.12

Off the Couch

Editor-In-Chief • Joe WilhiteGeneral Manager • Joe Wilhite

Art DirectorKelli Smith

Copy EditorAnna Mantooth

PhotographyMark Doescher

Seth Feken

ContributorsColin ParajonAJ LansdaleMel Guapo

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Keeping it Cool

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Joe Wilhite,Editor-in-Chief

I love summer. It is one of my favorite times of year. I say it all the time, I rather be HOT than cold. I like figuring out new ways to keep cool. There are so many choices, we wrote a feature article about it. I sent the Boyd Street staff out to find some of the best ways to stay cool during these extremely hot days. We recommend you try a few of these tips, and in the process, you might just help out a local business.

So go out today, support the local economy and keep it cool ...

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>> Barrel rolls: always a good decision.

Web 3.0 By AJLansdale

>> While we’re on the subject of N64 games, let’s take a look at another classic. Most of the game is a rail shooter of sorts, with the Star Fox team on a set flight path until they reach a level boss, at which point the game transitions to free-form flight combat, or ground or water combat on a few levels. Effective combat is important, as is defending the other three pilots on your team, as each one provides some type of benefit, such as gameplay tips or information on the boss you’re fighting at the time. The game itself isn’t a long one, but there’s plenty of replay value. Break out the N64 and stay in the A/C this summer.

Star Fox 64 N64 // 1997

Retro ReviewSuper Smash Bros. N64 // 1999

>> This is another one of those games that takes it all back. Some of my fondest gaming memories involve using that backward N64 controller and using Yoshi to turn my friends into eggs and drop them off the stage. Granted, Melee and Brawl have come out since then, and they’ve made some improvements to the game (more characters, more stages), but the template was laid here. The single player mode was sparse at best, but that was never why you played the game in the first place. It created an audience that isn’t your typical Tekken or Street Fighter audience: it was simple, but most importantly, it was fun.

Eat, Pray, Bear LoveThe internet was set ablaze by the legal fight between The Oatmeal and FunnyJunk (and their nutcase lawyer). With the dust cleared and the fight over, we’ll take a look at the whole ordeal.

h, the internet. It’s hard to go any real length of time without someone doing or saying something stupid, or taking offense to something that no normal

human being should take offense to. Case in point: the recent internet war between Matt Inman, better known as the cartoonist behind The Oatmeal, a website for satirical (or just plain funny) cartoons about using proper grammar and stupid things in his life, against content aggregator site FunnyJunk and their tinfoil-hat lawyer, Charles Carreon.

But let’s start from the beginning. Back in 2010, Inman sent an email to FunnyJunk’s creators requesting that his comics be removed from their site. FunnyJunk did remove some, but not all of them, so Inman then made a public post on The Oatmeal, chastising the site and its business model, contemplating filing a cease and desist letter under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Predictably, FunnyJunk fans weren’t amused, and the site admin claimed that The Oatmeal was trying to shut the site down altogether, starting a major flame war. At that point, Inman just gave up and pretty much let it be.

Fast forward to June of this year, and the fight began anew. Carreon filed a defamation lawsuit on behalf of FunnyJunk, demanding that Inman

remove the letter he posted and any references to FunnyJunk from his website, as well as pay $20,000 in damages. In response, Inman decided to raise $20,000 for the American Cancer Society and the National Wildlife Foundation, promising to send a photo of the money, along with a cartoon of FunnyJunk’s mother seducing a bear, to FunnyJunk. Using IndieGoGo, the fundraiser brought in that $20,000 in just over an hour and $100,000 in the first day. The final tally? $220,024.

FunnyJunk ended up (wisely) dropping the suit, but Carreon carried on. In the aftermath of the letter, many Oatmeal fans and outraged internet residents bombarded Carreon’s website, Twitter feed and the like. On June 15, presumably wanting payback, Carreon filed a personal lawsuit not only against Inman, but IndieGoGo and the two charities that the fundraiser was going to fund. If the internet didn’t already hate him before this, the vitriol went up to eleven after that. The Electronic Frontier Foundation offered Inman pro bono legal defense, and the funds were eventually dispersed to the two charities, despite Carreon’s bullheaded attempts to put a stop to charity.

Finally, on July 3, Carreon dropped the suit, but he saw it as a victory, rather than a defeat. Because Inman had to photograph his own money instead

of the donations, and the donations went directly from IndieGoGo to the ACS and the NWF, Carreon declared “mission accomplished.” Um, okay.

From reading about this saga, two things come to mind: One, that you don’t ever want to mess with charity. For everything else that may be wrong with humanity, we all agree that animals are good and cancer is bad. I get the suspicion that Carreon agrees with that too, and that the entire reason he kept pushing the lawsuit was that he was upset about Oatmeal fans trolling and flaming his site. A pretty bad miscalculation on his part, if you ask me: I wouldn’t want to be known as the guy who sued the American Cancer Society to get back at cyber-bullies. The second thing I noticed fills me with a bit more optimism: when people get behind a cause they believe in, they can still make a huge difference. When you can raise $100,000 in a day, as The Oatmeal did, you’ve got both good fans and a good cause.

Now it seems like things will go back to normal: Inman will go back to making comics about where people should be seated in movie theaters, FunnyJunk will go back to reposting other peoples’ stuff, Carreon will find another absurd cause to represent, and we’ll find something else stupid to write about. Ah, the internet.

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By MelGuapo

AUXILARATE: THE NEW VOICE FOR INDEPENDENT OKLAHOMA MUSIC

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One of the recent boons to Oklahoma independent music is the online indie music news, reviews and interviews source, AUXILARATE. Adding to the coverage of fellow Oklahoma music source Oklahoma Rock, Auxilarate provides a cutting-edge source for independent music, focusing in particular on the contemporary Oklahoma music scene.

One of the new and particularly exciting elements of the Auxilarate blog (found at www.auxilarate.com) is a developing series on the website titled 2 Channels or Less. Previous local artists who have performed for the series include Michael Melvin of Oklahoma City’s The Electric Primadonnas and Jordan Herrera of Norman’s own Young Readers.

I was lucky enough to join in the latest taping with a newer Norman/OKC collab group Late Night Jazz, whose lead singer—James Slephorn—recorded three new tracks. I spoke with both James and 2 Channels or Less”engineer, Colin Nance (of Oklahoma City group The Gentle Art of Floating, who also records and performs solo under his own name) about the experience, their work and Auxilarate.

MEL GUAPO: Colin, tell me how you got involved with Auxilarate and how 2 Channels or Less began.

COLIN NANCE: Well, I am really close friends with the developers of the site, Houston Molinar and Josh Payne. I really liked the idea behind the site and its promotion and coverage of the local music scene. I consulted with Houston a lot about new content that could be utilized for the site. One of those ideas being 2 Channels or Less. At that point they already had a segment dedicated to live performance capture with audio and video. I wanted to keep it simple so we could have a faster turnaround time than The Sessions series. It was an idea to push musicians into a corner and make them focus their art by having a smaller palette to work on.

MEL GUAPO: What was your experience like taping for 2 Channels or Less, James (Slephorn, of Late Night Jazz)?

JAMES SLEPHORN: It was great. I played three songs, and I feel like I really did it. I really think I said something there. It was satisfying. Would I do it again? Yes. Can I do it again? That’s up to Colin.

Check out Auxilarate.com regularly for local-centric independent music news, reviews, and interviews, and keep an eye on the 2 Channels or Less series for the forthcoming Late Night Jazz sessions. This is Mel

Guapo signing out. Keep it real, Norman.

MEL GUAPO: What Oklahoma bands and performers do you have scheduled to perform in the future? What bands and performers would you ideally like to collaborate with?

COLIN NANCE: We do not have anyone scheduled for the very near future yet. We have released two so far and just got done recording a third. Ideally, I would like to get Chase Kerby (Defining Times), Morgan Hartman (Feathered Rabbit), Kyle Mayfield (Larry Chin, Feathered Rabbit, Junebug Spade), Prix Teen and many others in the projected future. There is a lot of great talent in this scene that deserves to be recognized. Period.

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Greek CornerTweet your thoughts @boydstreet

By ColinParajon

To Live In, Or Not to Live In?ome fraternity houses on campus aren’t big enough to house every member. There are obvious benefits of both living in and finding your own place, so I asked a couple senior fraternity members what influenced their decision

and whether or not they feel they made the right choice. Respondent #1 lived in-house his sophomore year, while Respondent #2 opted out.

Respondent #1:

Q: Why did you decide to live in-house?A: All the guys I signed my house with were living in, so I followed suit. And it was cheaper than a house.

Q: What was your favorite part of living in-house?A: There’s always something going on, someone to talk to. If you’re bored, you can walk down the hallway and find someone playing Super Smash or something.

Q: What was your least favorite part?A: People didn’t clean up after themselves. Nobody wants to clean up after other people, so it was never as clean as I am used to.

Q: What were your roommates like?A: My bros for life.

Q: Was it hard to get good sleep?A: Yeah, probably, but I didn’t mind because we were always having a good time.

Q: How was the bathroom situation?A: Not great. You just kind of have to get in and get out, and hide your things so people don’t use them.

Q: How was the meal plan?A: Awesome! Even if I was in class or something during dinner I could write my name on a to-go thing, and there would be dinner waiting for me when I got home.

Q: Did it affect your grades positively or negatively?A: I’d say positively. It’s not all one big party. And when I needed help on something, there were usually four or five guys in the house I could go to.

Q: Did it help or hinder your dating life?A: Probably helped it. I’m not in a serious relationship or anything, but I have no complaints.

Q: Did you choose to live in-house again? Why or why not?A: Yes. I’m an officer this year, so I have to.

Q: Tell me your best story from living in-house.

A: I’d have to censor it too much to do it justice.

Respondent #2:

Q: Why did you decide against living in-house?A: After living in the dorms for a year, I wanted my own space and my own bathroom. I was also afraid that I might not get good grades or good sleep.

Q: How did you decide where to live?A: We decided to live at The Cottages because it offered the same social dynamics we were looking for but gave us a place to call our own.

Q: What was your favorite part of having your own place?A: Sleeping in and living on my own schedule.

Q: What was your least favorite part?A: Having to drive across campus to get anywhere.

Q: Do you think you slept better than you would have in the fraternity house?A: Definitely.

Q: Do you think your bathroom was cleaner than the one at the fraternity house?A: Uh … Yeah!

Q: Do you think you ate better or worse without a meal plan?A: Worse. Freshman meal plans were the best, and learning to cook for myself was tough.

Q: Did it affect your grades positively or negatively?A: Positively. I think having my own place allowed me to concentrate on school more.

Q: Did it help or hinder your dating life?A: I had a girlfriend freshman year, and we’re still together, so I guess it helped.

Q: Did you choose to live in-house or not your junior year? Why?A: I lived in for the first semester of my junior year because I was studying abroad the second semester. One semester of living in sounded better than a whole year, and I liked it. Didn’t regret it at all.

Q: Tell me your best story of living in your own place.A: We hosted the after party for our fraternity’s Christmas dinner, and we could barely get into our own place because so many people beat us there. It was a great night to say the least.

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Since New York Pizza & Pasta opened on Campus Corner in 1996, it’s become the preferred pizza joint for locals and OU students alike, but in May one customer on Urbanspoon posted a review saying, “I heard and confirmed Gino sold his restaurant to another operator. Time will tell if the food quality suffers as this was one of my favorite places.” Well, time has passed, and I’m as big a fan of this place as ever.

The new owner, Mark Pritz, hails from eastern Pennsylvania, just across the bay from New York, and grew up amidst a large Italian immigrant population. Not surprisingly, the Italian influence in the area gave him a passion for food. As a Moore resident now, he shares his passion with us.

He told me he loves pizza, especially New York-style, and proudly held up a pepperoni and sausage pie for a photo. Those huge slices are a fan favorite, but he couldn’t help but talk about his Philly cheesesteak sandwich too, which our photographer confirmed is the best in town. Out-of-

towners make it a point to eat there too, like a couple from Reading, Pennsylvania that Mark frequently serves.

As guests walk through the red brick and wrought iron entrance, they are transported 1,500 miles away to the Big Apple, and this fun atmosphere draws a huge crowd on OU and Thunder game days. Lines are out the door for pizza and beverages while enthusiastic sports fans are standing shoulder to shoulder watching one of the ten flat screen TVs

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Summer Sizzler By MelGuapo

Summer Sizzler Series Volume 4: Beat the HeatAnd this time we’re not talking about Miami.“Time is an illusion. Happy hour doubly so.”-Grace Jordan

e all knew it was coming, but we fooled ourselves into believing that it would be an endless spring. Like a cougar in the night, however, it sprung forth upon us and has now

devoured us whole. And what is this vicious and viscous beast I speak of?!

The heat.

And just like the Miami Heat, it has come to crush our spirits and our dreams. I tried to warn you all, but you wouldn’t listen. “Summer is coming,” I said. Yet now I tell you to defy your crushed spirits and dreams, because this is what the Summer Sizzler lifestyle is all about. That’s why it’s called “sizzlin.” We are all just strips of meat, laid out on the frying pan of life. We shall cook and we cook, slowly shriveling, until there’s nothing left but a bad smell, burnt waste and gelled fat for the big man upstairs to scrape into the kitchen sink.

True sizzling begins at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit. The brightest stars burn the hottest. So what’s left now for Mr. and Ms. Summer Sizzler? Survival, that’s what. I have put together some big tips for surviving the summer heat and remaining true to the Summer Sizzler lifestyle. And there’s no better location this time of year for staying cool and living the life of the Summer Sizzler than McNellie’s on Main, aka THE ABNER!

TIP #1: CHILL OUT

When the heat is on, you’ve got to chill out or grill out, as I always say. Mel Guapo personally suggests that you chill out, and the perfect place to do so is the new and improved upstairs bar at McNellie’s (aka The Abner) on Main. Recent renovations have made the second level into a fully-

smoking facility, so you no longer have to step out into

the oppressing summer sun (or sultry dimness) to suck down a cigarette. The vibe upstairs at McNellie’s is one of the coolest in town and the view (especially at sunset) is the best since The Vista.

TIP #2: STAY HYDRATED

As everyone knows, when the heat is on, you’ve got no choice but to stay hydrated. Try out one of The Abner’s (aka McNellie’s) approximately twelve thousand beers on tap, or if you’re looking to stay hydrated on a budget, ask for the “Summer Sizzler.” At just $5 for a 16 oz PBR and a shot, it’s one of the cheapest ways to get hydrated fast in Norman. Say hello to my good friend and bartender Jeremy (pictured above), and tell him Mel Guapo sent you!

TIP #3: THINK COOL

Hit the beach with Chrome Pony, and let The Chrome Pony Lounge Show take you away to Paradise Island. These slow tunes and underlying ocean waves will minimize your movement, thus preserving a cooler body temperature. The beach vibe will trick your mind into

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FeatureStaying Cool During the SummerBoyd Street staffers’ favorite ways to cool off on the dog days of summer.

By BoydStreetStaff

Kay Byrd, Fashion and Beauty Editor, fills us in on style tips for keepin’ it cool in the summer.

1. Shower in the evening, so the hot water doesn’t heat up the room, and you won’t have to rev up the blow dryer.2. Keep a mini-fan in your bathroom when using a blow dryer or hot irons.3. Wear your hair up, so it’s off of your neck and back. 4. Go easy on the makeup, and use blotting papers if your face gets greasy during the day. 5. Wear skirts, light colors and stay clear of synthetic fabrics.

The idea is to keep your body temperature from rising. It starts with your morning routine; stay away from beauty/fashion behaviors that heat up your body and hot showers.

If you have to dress professionally, fight the heat by wearing layers that adjust to changing temperatures. Try skirts in place of slacks, thigh-highs instead of regular panty hose, and capped-sleeve blazers and vests for added credibility.

Colin Parajon, social media expert and Boyd Street contributor, likes to chill at the pool.

I can’t survive a day of summer in Norman without getting into a pool. If your air conditioner is like mine, you wake up in a mild sweat, dying of thirst after 12 hours of snoring. So the first thing on my mind every morning is water, and I call

around until I find someone who feels my same pain and offers relief.

Most of my friends in apartment complexes around campus know this about me and invite me to their pools. On Wednesdays, for example, I wake up to texts from an old roommate informing me that Seven47 is hosting another pool party at The Cottages with a DJ and free gear. The Cottages’ pool is always full of people down to have a wild time. If I wake up the next day a little too hungover for all that energy, I like to head over to Crimson Park where it’s usually calmer and cleaner. Their pool has a waterfall that keeps the water cooler and the most comfortable lounge chairs. On very rare occasions, my group of friends will wake up early enough to plan a cookout. Armed with hot dogs and brats, we like to meet up at Campus Lodge to grill out under the shade of large umbrellas. Then other times we’re looking to play a game of pool volleyball, so we linger around the net in The Reserve’s pool. I tend to end up in the hot tub there at night when I’m sore from getting too into the pick-up game.

If you’re lucky enough to have your own pool, give me call and we’ll party.

Kelli Smith, Art Director, likes to cool off with a cold, frozen dessert.

As a busy college student (even during the summer!), I am usually running around all day doing schoolwork, freelance work or working at one of my two jobs. It’s not until the late evening where I have a chance to catch my breath and relax a little bit.

My favorite things to do when I’m relaxing is eat or cook, but I hate turning on the oven on a hot day, so I like to venture out and grab a cool snack to finish off the night. My favorite place for a delicious frozen treat is the Custard Factory where I can pick one of three flavors of frozen custard, and mix in any topping or toppings I want! My personal favorite is vanilla custard with Reese’s cups. If I want something a little lighter, I go to Eskimo Sno, a local snow cone joint, where I usually ask for Wedding Cake or Bloody Paradise (tiger’s blood, grape and pina colada). Last but not least, if I want a mix between the two, I hop on over to Classic ‘50s where I get a purple cow slushy with gummy worms. If I’m feeling extra healthy, which can happen sometimes, I venture over to Jamba Juice where you can pick

from several fruit smoothies with fruit, vegetables and yogurt. Whether it’s custard, snow cones, smoothies or slushies, I can always cool off with a frozen treat from one of the great local establishments in Norman.

AJ Lansdale, Boyd Street contributor, likes to keep it cool while watching cool movies.

For those of us (like me) who get a sunburn after ten minutes outside, movie theaters are a much better option. Comfortable seats, large food portions and escapism from reality for a couple of hours: what can beat that? Also, The Dark Knight Rises is out. If you haven’t seen it yet, go see it. If you have, go see it again. The Warren’s the best place to go in the area for its 66-foot tall IMAX screen, and it’s worth the extra $3. Plus, you can get actual food instead of junk food to take in. What’s not to like?

Anna Mantooth, Copy Editor and Boyd Street contibutor, likes to stay smart and stay cool.

One of the best ways to avoid the crazy Oklahoma summer heat is to visit an art museum. The thermostat will always be set very low to preserve the condition of the art, and you can reap the benefits. Here are two museums that will impress and expand your mind while keeping you cool.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Though it’s located in downtown Oklahoma City, this museum deserves the short drive for a visit. The OKCMOA just celebrated its 10th anniversary, and indeed, it has come a long way since it opened. The recently reinstated permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s blown glass creations is a color explosion, taking the form of a multitude of shapes. In other areas of the museum you’ll find everything from one of Alexander Calder’s mobiles (20th Century) to an etching by Goya (18th Century). The newest exhibition, the first of its kind, features golf-related works of art. Titled The Art of Golf, this must-see lineup contains no less than a Rembrandt and a Warhol.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

With the help of a recent expansion, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, situated on the corner of Boyd and Elm on our dear OU campus, is in full swing and is, I can wholeheartedly say, better than ever. From the outside, the museum is beautiful yet unassuming, and doesn’t look like it would contain a plethora of worldly treasures. You know what they say about the book and the cover … Take it upon yourself to explore the riches that include the Weitzenhoffer Collection, which is utterly amazing in its scope as well as surprising at every turn. Focusing on French Impressionism, this collection includes works by Renoir, Monet, Degas and even Van Gogh. The museum’s delightful contemporary art collection features a great variety of artists, from Roy Lichtenstein to one of my favorites, Fritz Scholder, and the Fleishaker Collection is incredible. (I highly recommend the works by

Nicolai Fechin.) The list of breathtaking collections goes on and on as you go through the museum, and the special exhibitions are as intriguing. Currently you can experience Vernet to Villon: Nineteenth-Century French Master Drawings from the National Gallery of Art and Oklahoma Clay: Frankoma Pottery, among others.

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Everyday Drink SpecialsAbner $2.50 Irish Red Bottles Sam Adams Summer $2.50 Bellhaven Scottish Ale $4.50 Pilsner Urquell $3.00Autographs HH M-F 2-5 $1.50 Dom. Drafts $3.50 Modelo $5 Ketel One VodkaThe Big Tuna HH Every Day 3p-7p // $1.75 Dom. $2.50 Shots $5 6 pt. Coronita & Tequila Shot $5 6 pt. 16 oz. PBR & Shot Open till 2am Th-Sat // Late Night MenuBison Witches $7 Irish Trashcans $2 PBR $3 MargaritasBlackbird $2 Well // $3 Double $2.50 House PintsBlu HH 3p-6p & 10p-2a $2 Brewhouse Pints $2 Well all day $3 Doubles all day $2 Mimosas all day $3 Bellinis all dayBrewhouse $2.70 Draft $2.50 Well // $3 Double $9 GrowlersBlue Bonnet No beer over $2 // Cash Only Thurs: $1 - 16 oz PBR or Natty, 7-closeCafe Plaid M-F 7:30a-9p // Sat 9a-9p // Sun 10a-9p $2.25 Pints all dayFuzzy’s HH All Day, Everyday $2 18 oz. Dom. Schooners $4 MargaritasThe Garage $1.50 Dom. Everyday 11p-Close $3 MustangsHenry Hudsons HH 4p-7p & 10-Mid // $1 Drafts $3 Mustang Beers $1.75 Club Special // $3 Double

in the raw HH M-F 3p-6p $3 Well // $4 Doubles $3 Thunder Sake Bombs $3 Sapporo 12 oz Cans $5 Patron ShotsJoe’s Soco & Lime $5.25 Blk Raspberry & Coke $5.25 Jack Honey Shot $3.75 Stoli Blueberry $6The Library HH 3p-6p & 10p-2a $2 House Beer Pints daily $2.50 Well // $3.70 Doubles Othello’s M-F // $2 Domestics Month of July Special: $4.50 MojitosSugers $3.50 Pitchers 10-MidThe Mont See specials at www.themont.comSeven47 HH 5p-7p M-F // $2 Dom. $4 Frozen Screwdrivers $15 Sangria Pitchers $2 Modelo EspecialLouie’s Campus $2.99 Well $4.99 Beer & Shot $2.50 PBRLouie’s West HH 3p-7p $5 Drink of the Month: Frozen Club $3 Beer of the Month: Labatt Blue $1.50 Dom. Bottles $2.50 ShotsNY Pizza HH M-W 4p-9p Th-Sat 4p-12 $8 Blvd Wheat Pitchers $6 Dom. Pitchers $7 Dom. Buckets $3.75 Well $2 Lion’s Head $3 Shots $4 Jack & CokeO Asian Fusion HH 2p-5p & 1 hr before close $1.75 Bud Products $1.75 Michelob $5 Fusion Teas $6 Japanese SlipperO’Connells HH 2p-7p // $1 Dom. DraftsTexadelphia $15 Towers 3p-7p $2 Dom 3p-7p M-F

July 26Heartless Bastards with Beau Jennings & The TigersThe Opolis, 9pm; Tickets $12 in advance

July 27The Living Dead … A Grateful Dead TributeThe Deli; $5 Cover

August 2Chamber of Commerce Thursday After HoursMarc Heitz Chevrolet; 5pm

Bar OlympicsSaturday July 28

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Daily Drink SpecialsMondayAbner’s Pint Night 5p // Drink the beer, keep the glassAutographs $3 Blue Moon Pints 5p-CloseBison Witches $2.50 Beers of MexicoBrewhouse Free Pool with Growler purchaseLouie’s Campus $1.50 Dom.O’Connells $14.50 RocketsSeven47 HH All Night // $2 Dom. BottlesTexadelphia HH All Day & Night // $2 Dom.

TuesdayAbner’s Trivia NightAutographs $3 Tecate 5p-CloseBison Witches $2.50 Red StripeBrewhouse Free Pool w/ Growler PurchaseLouie’s Campus Trivia NightO Asian Fusion College Night: $1.50 Bud ProductsO’Connells BINGO & 50 Cent WingsOthello’s $2 Bud Light drawsSeven47 Bottle of Wine & Flatbread $25Texadelphia $6 Coors Light Pitchers

WednesdayAutographs $3 Shiner Pints 5p-CloseBison Witches $2.25 Blvd // $1.75 Blue Moon $2 Red Bull Vodka after 10 pmBrewhouse $1 Pilsner PintsThe Garage $1 Miller High Life 9p-CloseLouie’s Campus Pint Night (price varies) Buy a pint, keep the glassO’Connells $4 Burgers till 11p // Karaoke // $5.50 PitchersSeven47 $1 Dom Longnecks 5p-MidTexadelphia Wheat Wednesdays ($1 off wheat beer)

ThursdayAutographs $1.50 Dom Pints 5p-CloseBison Witches $2 Shiner, Dom. Keg Party $3 Girls/$10 GuysBlue Bonnet $1 Tall Boy 7p-CloseBrewhouse Ladies: Free PoolThe Garage College Night: Drink Specials // DJ // No CoverLouie’s Campus 2 for 1 Dom. BottlesO’Connells Lost Ogle Trivia Night // Beer PongTexadelphia $1 Coors/Miller Light // $15 Towers // $3 Blue Moon Big Sexies 6p-10p

FridayAbner’s Follower Friday: FB/Twitter followers get $2 Blvd WheatAutographs $3 Blvd Pints 5p-CloseBison Witches $2 Well All DayBrewhouse $3 Car Bomb, Lunch Box, Boiler Maker All DayThe Garage Ladies Night $1 Dom. 10p-CloseLouie’s Campus $3.99 WellTexadelphia $3.50 U-Call-It Big Sexy All Day

SaturdayAutographs $2.50 Dom. SchoonersBison Witches $2 Dom. BottlesThe Garage $5 Oil Can Special - Corona & Foster’sin the raw $10 Bottomless MimosasLouie’s Campus $3.99 WellTexadelphia $15 Towers All Day

SundayAutographs $12 100 oz. Dom. Beer TowersBison Witches $2.25 Boulevard WheatBlue Bonnet Free Pool after 2pmThe Garage $3 Mimosas // $5 Bacon Infused Bloody MarysLouie’s Campus $1.99 Blvd. Wheat // $5.99 PizzaOthello’s Half-price pizzas

August 2 - 5Crazy for You Sooner Theatre; Shows at 2pm & 7:30pm

August 3The Psychic Paramount with Depth and CurrentThe Opolis, 9pm; Tickets $8 in advance

August 4KRXO’s 8th Annual Beer Fest Riverwind Casino, 7pm; Tickets $10

August 5Summer Breeze Concert - The Bel AirsLion’s Park, 7:30 p.m.; FREE

Ongoing Art Exhibits:

Vernet to Villon: Nineteenth-Century French Master Drawings from the National Gallery of Art;The Cult of Personality: Andy Warhol, Harold Stevenson & Portraiture;Oklahoma Clay: Frankoma Pottery;A Century of Magic: The Animation of Walt Disney StudiosFred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

Chinasaurs: Dinosaur Discoveries from ChinaSam Noble Museum of Natural History