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Close holidays with Christmas classic By Mary Anne Hempe
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Beyond burning a yule log and eating some soggy pudding, Christmas wasn’t really celebrated in England before 1840. You didn’t even get the day off work. It wasn’t until Prince Albert brought back a Christmas tree from a trip to his native Germany that the fun kicked in. The first card was mailed in 1843, the same year that Charles Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol,” which would become the best holiday tradition of all. “A Christmas Carol” (written in only six weeks) had everything -- a great main character in the perfectly-named Ebeneezer Scrooge, the “everyman” in Bob Cratchit, spirits, thrills, chills, and most of all, a joyously happy ending. Stage versions popped up almost immediately, and there would later be over 25 film versions, starring everyone from Kelsey Grammer to Kermit the Frog. Here are some of our faves: • Best Childhood Memory: “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol” (1962), with Jim Backus voicing Scrooge and the late, great Jack Cassidy as Cratchit. I still remember the sillylittlesongaboutrazzleberrydressingand woofleberry cake and still have no idea what they are. • Best Musical Version:
Forgotten Video “Scrooge” (1970). Richard Harris and Rex Harrison were offered the title role, but both turned it down and the part went to 34-year-old Albert Finney, who’s one of the best screen Scrooges ever. Unfortunately, most of the songs are forgettable, but at least there’s “Thank You Very Much,” a tune so catchy it was later used in Chrysler and Volkswagen commercials. • Best Critically-Acclaimed Version: Most critics agree that the 1951 “A Christmas Carol” is the best. While I’ll agree that Alastair Sim was robbed of an Oscar nomination for his perfect portrayal of Scrooge, this version isn’t entirely faithful to the book. It’s still great, though, and well worth your time if you’ve never seen it. • Best Animated Version:While bordering on bizarre, Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” (2009) scores with Jim Carrey as the voice of Scrooge and Gary Oldman as Bob Cratchit. It’s obvious filmmakers were influenced by both Alastair Sim versions; Carrey does an excellent job channeling Sim’s voice and the characters look like those in the 1971 version.
• Black Swan: This psychological thriller focuses on the relationship between a veteran ballerina and her rival. R. • Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 2D/3D: Lucy and Edmund bring their cousin along for an adventure with Prince Caspian. PG. • Gulliver’s Travels 3D: In this remake of the classic, Jack Black stars as a travel writer who takes an assignment in Bermuda, where the tiny citizens fo the island of Liliput give him trouble. PG. • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: The first part of the last book, in this Harry Potter tale, Harry seeks to destroy the Horcrux-
es that hold the soul of The Dark Lord. On his journey, he discovers the powerful Deathly Hallows. PG-13. • How Do You Know?: Former athlete Lisa finds herself in a love triangle as she examines the idea or relationships and love. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson. R. • Little Fockers: The third installment of this series focuses on the birthday party for the twins. PG-13. • Tangled 2D/3D: The longhaired princess Rapunzel, tucked away in a tower, is in for an adventure when a bandit is the one to lure her from her fortress. PG. • The Fighter: This film focuses on the early years of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward,
taking special note of his relationship with his brother. Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams star in this film. R. • The Tourist: Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie star in this thriller about an American tourist who is seduced into assisting a mysterious woman. PG-13. • Tron: Legacy 2D/3D: This sci-fi flick takes a look at the future as a virtual-world worker tries to take down the Master Control Program. PG. • True Grit: A remake of the 1969 classic, Jeff Bridges stars as Marshal Reuban J. Cogburn, a man who helps young Mattie Ross track down her father’s killer. PG-13. • Yogi Bear 2D/3D: Yogi Bear comes to the big screen. PG.
• Despicable Me: An evil world dominator plans to steal the moon, until his scheme is thwarted by three orphaned girls. PG. • Jackass 3D: These crazy guys are up to their wild and dangerous stunts again, this time in 3D. R. • Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Gahoole: A young owl sets out on a journey to find the legendary Guardians in order to stop an evil owl army. PG. • Life As We Know It: They don’t have the best history together, but they must put all that aside when these two friends of friends become caregivers for an orphaned for the former best friends’ orphaned daughter. PG-13.
Also • Red: A former assassin leaves his life of retirement to hunt down the people trying to kill him. PG-13. • Saw 3D: A group of Jigsaw survivors gather to support each other. R. • Secretariat: A former housewife Penny Chenery Tweedy guides her stallion ti the Triple Crown. PG.
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The animation is a bit strange in parts (is it me, or does everyone look crosseyed?), and the Fezziwig dance is weird, but overall this “Christmas Carol” shines. • Best Alternate Version: 1988’s “Scrooged” with Bill Murray as Frank Cross and Alfre Woodard as Grace Cooley. It’s over-the-top and barely faithful to the book, but who cares? Murray’s a hoot (love his flashbacks with Karen Allen), Alfre Woodard is, as always, a class act, and even Bobcat Goldthwait has a few funny moments. • Best Alternate Version We Haven’t Seen But Would Love To: “A Country Christmas Carol” (1979) with Hoyt Axton as Cyrus Flint, Mel Tillis as Bob Cratchit and a cast of country greats including Lynn Anderson, the Statler Brothers, Larry Gatlin, and Tom T. Hall as The Ghost of Jacob Burley. • Personal Fave:The 1984 version with George C. Scott as Scrooge. While Scott is a bigger guy than we normally picture Scrooge, you just can’t beat him when it comes to cranky. Unlike most screen Ebeneezers, who come off as merely unpleasant, Scott is truly frightening. The Cratchit-factor is also high here, with David Warner’s wonderful portrayal of Bob perhaps the best ever. Check ’em out!
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Now Showing • Black Swan: This psychological thriller focuses on the relationship between a veteran ballerina and her rival. R. • Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 2D/3D: Lucy and Edmund bring their cousin along for an adventure with Prince Caspian aboard The Dawn Treader. PG. • Gulliver’s Travels 3D: In this remake of the classic, Jack Black stars as a travel writer who takes an assignment in Bermuda, where the tiny citizens fo the island of Liliput give him trouble. PG. • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: The first part of the last book, in this Harry Potter tale, Harry seeks to destroy the Horcrux-
es that hold the soul of The Dark Lord. PG-13. • How Do You Know?: Former athlete Lisa finds herself in a love triangle as she examines the idea or relationships and love. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson. R. • Little Fockers: The third installment of this series focuses on the birthday party for the twins. PG-13. • Tangled 2D/3D: The longhaired princess Rapunzel, tucked away in a tower, is in for an adventure when a bandit is the one to lure her from her fortress. PG. • The Fighter: This film focuses on the early years of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward, taking special note of his relationship with his brother. Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams star. R.
• The Tourist: Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie star in this thriller about an American tourist who is seduced into assisting a mysterious woman. PG-13. • Tron: Legacy 2D/3D: This sci-fi flick takes a look at the future as a virtual-world worker tries to take down the Master Control Program. PG. • True Grit: A remake of the 1969 classic, Jeff Bridges stars as Marshal Reuban J. Cogburn, a man who helps young Mattie Ross track down her father’s killer. PG-13.
Also • Love and Other Drugs: What’s the ultimate drug? Love. R. • Yogi Bear 2D/3D: Yogi Bear comes to the big screen. PG.
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Looking to 2011 pop staff
It’s time to start marking your calendar for the big events of 2011. Pop helps you get a head start here with the 2011 preview. Happy New Year!
January • New Year’s Day wellness party, Sonder Music, Dance and Art, free, from 2-4 p.m., featuring bellydance, hip hop, zumba and yoga. • Jan. 28: Opening reception from 7-9 p.m. for exhibit “On the Loose” at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. This exhibit showcases the work of Susan Contreras.
February • Feb. 5: 29th Annual Chocolate Festival, begins at 10 a.m., The Forum at the University of Oklahoma, 1700 Asp Ave. Several restaurants/bakeries will be set up to provide samples of their best desserts. • Feb. 28: All-City South Secondary Choral Festival and March 1: All-City North Secondary Choral Festival. On each night all of the choir students from the respective middle and high schools perform separately and as a whole, grades six through twelve get to perform for and with each other. There is a $3 charge for adults. The festivals take place at the Nancy O'Brian Center.
March • March 4: Opening reception from 7-9 p.m. for “Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection” at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. The exhibit highlights the major culture of the Mediterranean regions through paintings of American artists in teh late 19th and early 20th centuries. • March 5: 16th Annual Mardi Gras Parade, downtown Norman, sunset. The only parade of its kind in the state celebrates Mardi Gras
’89ers Day Parade
Oklahoma style. Past parades have featured troupes of fire dancers, jazz bands, poi dancers, an electric guitar marching band, flamingo dancers and Harleys. • March 22: All-City Orchestra and March 23: All-City Band. Students perform individual numbers in combined grade level performances as well as performing a grand finale with all students playing together at the end of the piece. The event is held at the University of Oklahoma's Lloyd Noble Center and there is a $3 charge for adults.
April • April 1-3: The 35th Annual Medieval Fair in Reaves Park. The Medieval Fair of Norman is the state's largest weekend event and the third largest event in Oklahoma. • April 1: Opening reception from 7-9 p.m. for the exhibit “Tea and Immorality: Contemporary Chinese Yixing Teapots from the James T. Bialac Collection” at the Fred Jones. Jr. Museum of Art. • April 1-15: The University of Oklahoma School of Art & Art History hosts it’s 97th Annual Students’ Exhibition. The free public reception will be held from 7-9 p.m., Friday, April 1 with awards announced at 7 p.m. The exhibit and reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be held inside National Weather Center, 120 David L. Boren Blvd, Norman, Okla. just off of Highway 9 and Jenkins. • April 5: All-City Visual Art Show, representing artwork from kindegarten through 12th grade students. The show also features the work of Norman Public Schools Visual Art faculty members. Work is also displayed in 3D and the show runs four nights over two weeks. The opening is from 6: 8 p.m. April 5. • April 14-17: “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.” This presentation features the Univer-
sity of Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra, OU Combined Choirs, thirty principal vocalists from the School of Musical Theatre, School of Music and the University at large. This event will include a variety of musical and theatrical highlights from the vast popular catalogue of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. • April 17: Festival of the Spirituals will be take place at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Norman. This event is put on by Cimarron Opera. • April 20: On My Own Time Visual Art Show, sponsored by the Norman Chamber of Commerce. This show features all varieties of artwork from Norman Public School employees. The artwork is judged and the winners work is posted at the Sooner Mall later in the month. A reception will be held in the Nancy O'Brian Center from 3:30-5:30 p.m. • April 28-30: Norman Music Festival in downtown Norman. More than 100 bands will come to Norman for this festival. • April 30: Annual 89er’s Day
festivities, parade and activities. The final stop for the 89er Wagon Train Association's Annual Land Run Ride is at the 89er Day Wagon Train Round-up. Festivities included a chance to see the wagons and hear the stories of their trail rides while enjoying the barbecue feed. A parade and bluegrass music from five bands rounds out the day. • April 29: May 1: May Fair Arts Festival in Andrews Park. Visit the over 100 artists and craftsmen from across the nation and enjoy the entertainment in the amphitheatre. • Opens in April-: Art and the Animal at the Sam Noble Museum: This beautiful traveling exhibition is selected each year from the works appearing in the annual Art and the Animal international juried show organized by the Society of Animal Artists. This year’s exhibition features more than 100 works of art, selected from the 50th annual exhibition, which premiered at the San Diego Natural History Museum Sept. 4 through Oct. 30, 2010. Exhibit
runs through Sept. 5.
May • May 7: 26th Groovefest Human Rights Music Festival, 129 p.m., tentatively scheduled. • May 7: Middle School Speech and Drama Festival. This is a new event put together by the Norman Public Schools Middle School and High School Theatre and Speech faculty specifically for middle school students. Students participate in events all morning and into early afternoon, followed by an awards ceremony. • May 14: Norman Public Schools All-City Modern Dance Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Nancy O'Brian Center. NPS Modern Dance students from Norman High and Norman North perform on their own and together and invite a university or professional performance group to participate as well. • May 22: Luncheon on the Grass: A collaboration between the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of • See 2011 on page 5
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2011: It’s never too early to plan for activity calendar • Continued from Page 4 ARt, the Firehouse Art Center, the Jacobson House and the Norman Arts Council to provide a picnic art lunch at Lions Park. Event takes place from 1-3 p.m.
June • June 23-25-Jazz in June. The three-evening summer concert series, Jazz In June Festival continues its 27year tradition of brining Oklahoma and national jazz and blues artists free to the public.
July • July 8-9: The 34th Annual Midsummer’s Nights Fair. With 50 unique, high-quality artist booths, the Midsummer Nights' Fair is a place for the community to gather and visit with local and regional artists in celebration of the visual arts.
September • Sept. 8-10: 103th Cleveland County Free Fair at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Everything you expect out of a Fair – animals, carnival rides and midway – and more including magicians, a circus, Wild West Follies, chainsaw artists, Ball of Steel motorcycle show and the Great Little Bear Show. Fire-
works end the Fair on Sept. 10. • Sept. 24: 6th Annual Grape Harvest and Wine Festival at the Canadian River Winery. Experience a Wine Stomp. Sample one or all of the 12 wines and several fresh Oklahoma grape juices. Tour the vineyards and winery.
October • Oct. 9: 9th Sooner Stampede at Lake Thunderbird. Part of the Tour de Dirt Series, this bike race challenges everyone from the novice to the experts. • Oct. 29: 5th Annual Weather Festival at the National Weather Center. Take in a tour of the National Weather Center, enjoy children's activities, the storm chaser car show, hourly weather balloon launches, displays by local businesses and weatherrelated seminars. Amateur radio operators will demonstrate the role they play before, during and after a tornado, hurricane or other disaster. • Wolf to Woof at the Sam Noble Museum: The Story of Dogs is the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibition ever created on the history, biology and evolution of dogs. The exhibit sniffs out the
facts on the unique role of dogs in human societies and what makes the human/dog relationship so unique. It uses the familiarity and love of these fourlegged friends to explore science and biological concepts. The exhibit has four themed sections including multi-media displays, artifacts, photo murals and dioramas of taxidermied wild canines and sculpted modern dog breeds.
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December • Dec. 2: 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Andrews Park. More than just the official tree lighting by the mayor, the ceremony features festive music by local choirs, fun for kids and free hot chocolate and cookies. • Dec. 10: Christmas Parade in downtown Norman. Just like any traditional parade with bands, floats and horses, but all set in a festive spirit with Christmas characters.
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TNT’s Top 10 of 2010 in the world of popular music Geeks list good, bad of 2010 By Andrew W. Griffin pop reviewer
pop staff reports They’ve seen a lot of movies this year and given their thoughts on each. Together, Aaron Gray and Jeff Johncox have compiled a list of the ones they’ve enjoyed the most this year. They may not be the movies that will be award-winners, but they are the ones the TNT Movie Geeks recommend.
Best of 2010 1. Inception 2. The Social Network 3. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World 4. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 5. True Grit 6. Kick Ass 7. Shutter Island 8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 9. How to Train Your Dragon 10. (tie) Paranormal Activity 2, Tron Honorable mentions: Iron Man 2 and Easy A
Worst of 2010 1. Skyline 2. My Soul to Take 3. Saw 3D 4. Case 39 See the TNT Movie Geeks give their opinions on all the hits and misses of 2011 @
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In the world of popular music, 2010 was not a slapya-on-the-side-of-the-head sort of year. There were few absolutely awesome albums, but there were a few that were actually quite good and deserving of attention. This year, as in the past, I have compiled a list of my favorite 10 albums of the year that was. • Blue Rodeo – “The Things We Left Behind” While far more popular in their native Canada, altcountry group Blue Rodeo dropped an absolutely fantastic double album this year that drifts from folk-pop to country to garage rock. “Arizona Dust” is one of the best singles of ’10 and “The Things We Left Behind” is a
keeper. • Neil Young – “Le Noise” Each time I put on Neil Young’s new album “Le Noise,” I find previously unheard nuggets that make me like it even more with each spin. While most songs are Young singing with an electric guitar, tracks like the acoustic “Peaceful Valley Boulevard” remind you why Young is still revered in the rock and pop world. • Easton Corbin – “Easton Corbin” Every time Easton Corbin’s “A Little More Country Than That” comes on the radio, friends ask if it’s a “young George Strait?” I say, no, it’s Easton Corbin. That neo-traditional country song is one of the best in recent years and the album
it appears on, released this spring, is full of laidback country that shows a country singer comfortable with himself. This is a good sign and it’s a great record. •Josh Abbott Band – “She’s Like Texas” This Texas country-rock band, which incorporates fiddle and a youthful attitude, continues to get better with each release. There’s songs about road trips (“Road Trippin’), guys hanging out (“End of a Dirt Road”) and Pat Greenstyled, big-guitar songs (“If You’re Leaving”). Abbott and the boys have found a formula that works well. •Turnpike Troubadours – “Diamonds and Gasoline” Oklahoma’s very own Turnpike Troubadours are taking Red Dirt country music to a whole new level
on “Diamonds and Gasoline.” Fiddles blaze on “Kansas City Southern” while the crisp “Every Girl” is about a gal not quite ready to settle down. Singer Evan Felker likes to mix it up with some Cajun-flavored songs like “Evangeline” and sultry country rock like “Long Hot Summer Days.” I should add that these guys are amazing live. •No Justice – “2nd Avenue” While I didn’t fully embrace it upon first listen, having loved their self-titled album so much, Stillwater’s No Justice have shown a lot of growth since that previous release and there are some fine songs here, from “Love Song” to “WW III” to the rootsy “Coming Up the River.” Love these guys! Rounding out my Top 10
are: The Brian Jonestown Massacre – “Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?” Will Ackerman – “New England Roads” Superchunk – “Majesty Shredding” Drive-By Truckers – “The Big To-Do” With a new year approaching, let’s hope for even bigger and better music in 2011. I suspect with new releases from R.E.M., U2 and possibly The Rolling Stones, 2011 is going to shape up into an exciting year for new music. Regardless it’s going to be exciting to see what transpires. Stay tuned to Pop for more details in coming weeks.
Lyrics Born adds soul to progressive sounds By Doug Hill pop reviewer
TRON LEGACY 3-D (R) 12:30 1:00 3:20 4:00 6:30 7:00 9:20 9:50
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Lyrics Born’s government • “As U name is Tom Shimura. He’s Were” a Bay Area native and University of California-Davis alum • Decon who cut his teeth at the Records school’s KDVS radio station. In the amazingly extensive liner notes with this newest disc Lyrics Born states his goal continues “To make progressive, soulful music of the highest quality that people simply can’t get anywhere else.” That’s an ambitious mission statement from an unconventional artist whose work has been used in movie soundtracks, EA Sports video games and a diet cola commercial. In a world of synth-heavy music that often lacks the warmth of human touch, Lyrics Born is all about beating hearts. Enlisting and organizing the talents of up and comers such as Jake One, Trackademicks, Francis and the Lights and Gift of Gab is his gift. Rather than hypnotic drum machines and robotic vocals, this sound is a kaleidoscope of
YOGI BEAR 3-D • (R) 1:05 3:40 6:55 9:10 YOGI BEAR 2-D • (R) 1:35 4:15 NARNIA: VOYAGE OF TRUE GRIT • (PG13) THE DAWN TREADER 12:40 1:10 3:25 3:55 3-D (PG) 6:50 7:20 9:25 9:55 12:45 3:35 6:40 9:40 THE FIGHTER • (PG13) THE TOURIST (PG13) 12:55 3:40 6:45 9:40 1:15 4:05 7:10 10:00 HOW DO YOU KNOW • (PG13) TANGLED 2-D (PG) 12:35 3:30 6:35 9:30 1:25 4:10 7:25 9:50 HARRY POTTER AND BLACK SWAN • (R) THE DEATHLY HOLLOWS: 1:20 3:50 7:15 9:45 PART 1 (PG13) 7:35 GULLIVER’S TRAVELS 3-D • (PG) 12:45 3:45 7:30 10:00 LITTLE FOCKERS (PG13) 12:50 3:15 7:05 9:35
• Lyrics Born
Secretariat PG 12:50 3:50 6:50 9:35 Jackass 3 in 2-D R 12:25 2:40 4:55 7:10 9:25 Saw 7 in 2-D R 5:00 9:45 Paranormal Activity 2 R 9:20
humanity utilizing technology but never neglecting fundamental musicality. Sense of humor surfs every track. Sample lyric from an “Oh Baby!” rap: “You can’t put a rag top on a Prius.” Customizing eco-boxes and other esoteric street minutia aside, As U Were is an entertaining listen. If that doesn’t deserve your attention you can go back to as you were.
Life As We Know It PG13 12:55 3:55 6:55 9:40 RED PG13 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:30 Legend of the Guardians PG 12:15 2:35 7:15 Despicable Me PG 12:20 2:35 4:50 7:05
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NYE party with Seeker Band, 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse
New Year’s Day wellness party, Sonder Music, Dance and Art, free, from 2-4 p.m., featuring bellydance, hip hop, Zumba and yoga.
Christian Pearson, solo piano, 6:30 p.m. and Camille Harp, singer/songwriter, 9 p.m., Othello’s, champagne at midnight The Deli’s New Year’s Eve party, Hosty Duo, $10 Riverwind’s New Year’s Eve party, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Superfreak and live DJ providing entertainment, snacks, party favors and champagne, $20 or $35 per couple Embassy Suites, Dave and the Wavetones, hors d’ oeuvres and desserts, champagne at midnight, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., $25
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Travis Linville, 7-9 p.m., free show, The Deli
WEDNESDAY 5
Trivia night, 9 p.m., The Abner, 121 E. Main St. Trivia night, 8:30 p.m., Bison Witches
New Year’s Day party, Phalonium Funk, The Needles, rock, 11 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse
Bingo, O’Connell’s, 9 p.m.
Open Mic Night with Billy Hartless Band, 7-11 p.m., Hilltop Hideaway, 1105 N. Main in Noble Jackpot Bingo, 8-11 p.m., Sooner Legends Restaurant and Bar, 1220 24th Ave. NW
THURSDAY 6 Ike Lamb and the Creepers, blues rock, 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse Post Arcadia, Americana, 7 p.m., Othello’s and Zach Walchuck Open Mic, 9 p.m., Othello’s
A New Year’s “coming down” party with Pidgin Band and Special Purpose, The Deli Fiesta Bowl watch party, Othello’s Le Tepes Rouge, The Hidden Castle, 10 p.m.
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Kylie Morgan, country rock, 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse
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Campaign for Real Music Night 2, Opolis, $6 The Stumblers, blues rock, 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse Issei Aoyama, jazz, 8 p.m., Othello’s Travis Ledoyt, 8 p.m., $10$20, Riverwind Casino
9 Hosty Duo, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
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Travis Linville, 7-9 p.m., free show, The Deli
12 Trivia night, 9 p.m., The Abner, 121 E. Main St.
Trivia night, 8:30 p.m., Bison Witches, 211 E. Main St.
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Open Mic Night with Billy Hartless Band, 7-11 p.m., Hilltop Hideaway, 1105 N. Main in Noble
The JonBear Fourtet with the Pidgen Band, indie rock, 10 p.m., The Brewhouse
Bingo, O’Connell’s, 9 p.m.
Taylor Hart-Bowlan and open mic, singer/ songwriter, 9 p.m., Othello’s
Bingo, O’Connell’s, 9 p.m., 769 Asp Ave.
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