Our Comedy Around OKC episode comes around to showcasing some classic stand-up comedy with Thursday’s Don’t Suck at the 51st Speakeasy. Along with Uncovering Oklahoma’s interview with Brad Chad Porter on the showcase are comedy bits from Sam Higgs, Spencer Hicks, and of course Brad himself. Best of all: the show is free, but you 21 or older to enter.

It’s time for your weekly dose of improv videos! This week I’ve uploaded Improv-ing The World’s first show from June 26. Next up we have the dynamic duo known as Twinprov perform their Rap City show weaving together the stories of various circus workers. Finally, there’s Villain: The Musicial at The Boom for the first time. Raychel Winstead takes the role of villain this time as she rises up to become a dentist in her quest for revenge.

FYI, Tonight is your last chance to catch some live improv at OKC Improv until they return early September.

If you can’t make it tonight, Kabaret Falschtanz at the Ghostlight Theatre Club (3110 N. Walker, Oklahoma City, 73118) this Friday. Tickets are $10 and the show is open to ages 18 and up. Shows begin at 8pm and 10 pm. Seating is limited so make your reservations now! The Ghostlight is NON-SMOKING venue. Events details can be found here on Facebook.

On the subject of Ghostlight, the last OKC Improv of this run is this Saturday. The 8pm show will feature bits from the Level 1 Improv Class, The MiDolls, and Villain: The Musical, which is sure to sale out. Then the 10 pm has Crayons from Tulsa along with a new Twinprov: String Theory show.

Still speaking of Ghostlight, they are hosting an Elliptical Acting Class. Just check out this link for event details.

That’s it! Go have some fun and frivolity this week.

The last Sunday of every month at Maker’s Straight Up, the Kabaret Falschtanz puts on a show of dance, comedy, music, and theatre that’s sexy and a little bit naughty. Our Jessica Alcorn interviews director Lynna Schneider along with other members of Kabaret Falschtanz.

Their next show is this Sunday, July 25. I highly recommend checking out the show.

Uncovering Oklahoma (finally) visits Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district for our Comedy Around OKC episode! Our new guest host, Jessica Alcorn (who is filling in for Sasha), interviews General Manger, Wayne Potter, along with musicians Stephen M. Winter and Lee Huff to talk about the show. Be sure to hit up the Comedy Around OKC episode page for more information and pictures. (I also updated that page, fixing some stuff on OKC Improv and added an album link.)

Bonus fact: we had originally planned to do a segment on Michael Murphy’s for our first episode, however, timing for an interview with the owner never worked out. It was for the best though because we did a better job on the video now then what we would have done back then. I did manage to use one quick shot of b-roll (it’s the clip of the girls singing on stage) from when I filmed some stuff on the place last year.

For this week’s Something Sundays I’m featuring the handmade stuffed monkeys from Pippin + Pearl inside Mister Rabbit (2411 N. Guernsey in Oklahoma City).

The monkeys are handmade here in Oklahoma by Adrian Mix. Each monkey has a different name, style, personality, and price (either $30 or $35). The name tag includes care instructions and date of birth. The monkeys are approximately 15″ long, from head to toe. They feature both machine and hand stitching. Although these are toys, they are not recommended for small children. Did I mention these are all handmade? Go check out the adorable monkeys for yourself.

On the subject of Pippin + Pearl, this Saturday, July 17th from 7 pm to 10 pm will be their first art show. Event details can be found here on Facebook.

HOWEVER, Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar’s next day to be open is Thursday, so you will have to wait until then before you may tackle this massive drink with your friends. Mhahahaha! I’m so evil and speaking of being evil there’s a new Villain: The Musical full length performance out. Watch the show here on YouTube.

If that’s not enough improv for you, I also published Twinprov’s April 23, 2010 Show and Twinprov’s Rap City May 1, 2010 Show.

If you feel like such a sinner from watching these shows, then watch The MiDolls do their Nun archetype show here on YouTube. If you want to watch any of these improv videos later, you can find them archived on the Improv Troupes page. Enjoy the four full length improv shows!

The self-proclaimed Daddy’s girl, Keri Monier of Mister Rabbit, suggests some vintage t-shirts. “Mister Rabbit has a great variety of shirts in a range of colors and sizes for the special man in your life,” Keri said. “For casual dads, we have unique vintage graphic tees, and for your fancier fellow, we have an assortment of vintage pearl snaps.” If you’re stumped by his size and desires, Keri suggests a Mister Rabbit Gift Certificate.

A different route to travel is to offer to take your Dad out for a night of laughs. Check out our Comedy Around OKC episode for ideas. You can be creative by creating a “certificate” that you’ll take him out to a show.

If you’re going to be outdoors grilling or picnicking with your Dad this Sunday, Keri suggests picking up “a scrumptious bottle of wine from a local winery.” It’s a thoughtful gift you’ll both enjoy.

For more on Mister Rabbit, be sure to watch our Shades of Fashion episode.

On the subject of keeping things, you know what I would like to keep? An award from Oklahoma Gazette’s Best of OKC! Fill out the Gazette’s Best of OKC survey and put Uncovering Oklahoma as your favorite local web site! We’re already pretty awesome with our talent archive (which includes full comedy shows and music performances), date ideas, events, and of course we show you all sorts of cool places and things throughout the state.

For those in Oklahoma City, Keri Monier of Mister Rabbit finds Mother’s Day to be a great excuse to shop. “For Mister Rabbit Moms, we have darling spring aprons, jewelry, and vintage accessories, and if you’re unsure of what to buy there’s the gift that keeps on giving, Mister Rabbit Gift Certificates!”

Keri also has some exciting news about an upcoming change to her store. “Beginning May 1st, we are devoting our front room to local artists, to be dubbed Pippin and Pearl. Lots of great finds for mommies and their kiddos, including, unique handmade clothing and purses, jewelry and hair accessories.”

Keri says that her favorite gift she gives to her mom is the gift of pampering. “My hard-working mother receives a pedicure alla moi every year, then we order Chinese take-out and sun in the back yard.”

If you want the gift to be helpful to your Mom and the local art community, buy an Allied Art’s OKCityCard. I personally bought one for my Mom for her birthday. She uses it when she goes to Cafe 7, one of her favorite places to eat.

On the subject of food, Jazmo’z Bourbon Street Café in Bricktown is another place to take your Mom for lunch or dinner. Don’t forget Cuppies & Joe, Cookies and Cards, Rick’s Fine Chocolates, and Sweet Cherry’s Sugar Art Bakery for some sweet treats.

Don’t procrastinate too long. Some of the businesses we’ve mentioned aren’t open on Sundays. If you’re still unsure on what gift to get, as Keri put it, “anything bought locally is the BEST gift for Mom.”

But wait! There’s more! This video features the premiere of Uncovering Oklahoma’s new title credit sequence!

OKC Improv is having two shows this Saturday. At 8pm Stillwater’s own Cueless will be returning to the OKC Improv stage followed by the impressive Villain: The Musical. Then at 10pm The MiDolls, Oklahoma’s first all-female improv group, continue their conquest of the world with a nun-themed show followed by a new Twinprov show called Rap-City, in which the Vrazel brothers merge story-telling with hip-hop beats.

Tickets for each performance are $10, cash at the door. Reservations are encouraged because they expect to sell out. Be sure to watch our video and check out the episode page for more details and pictures.

We still have more segments planned for our Mystical Journeys episode. We’re just working on two episodes at the same time because we are awesome!

Presenting… Uncovering Oklahoma’s interview the all female improv troupe, the MiDolls! The MiDolls explain what they’re all about and show a clip from their trailer trash show.

I sure have been posting a bunch of interviews of various improv troupes lately. There must be some place to see such great comedy? Well, there is at OKC Improv! Stay tuned for our interview the producers of OKC Improv coming up in our Comedy Around OKC episode.

On our Facebook Page I uploaded over 100 pictures from various OKC Improv shows so check out that album. Check it out for some pretty hilarious pics. While you’re there, become our fan and tell your friends to become a fan too.

To those that missed out on our awesome party last Thursday, there’s a photo album for that too. Everyone there had a good time, however, I really wished more people would’ve showed up. I did spend a ton of money on it too. If you wish to make a donation to help me out, donate here. I have some extra prizes left over, so I will hold a contest on the web site soon.

If you want to know more about the card, I dedicated page for it in our special videos sections that you can visit here at any time.

On the subject of the OKCityCard, you can win one along with many other prizes at our One Year of Uncovering Oklahoma Party this Thursday! I hope you can join us there.