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The Natural â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Despite his small stature, Oklahoma City native and New England Patriot Wes Welker has made waves as a proliďŹ c wide receiver in all levels of his football career.

People With Style â&#x20AC;&#x201C; That Sooner State is packed with individuals that express themselves through great style. We take a look at individuals who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to let their fashion shine.

No Place Like Home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One Tulsa organization is readying to open a facility that will house those without homes, but the facility is not without controversy.

Funny Okies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; From actors to musicians, many Oklahomans have made a splash in the world of comedy.

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First Things Culture Adventure People Arts Sports Scene Spotlight Oklahoma Business Development On the cover: Tulsa endodontist The Talk Eugenia Johnson is photographed at Allen Ranch Life & Leisure wearing a jacket by Hermes, Entertaining blouse by MaxMara, pants by Valentino, riding boots by Gucci, Fashion scarf by HermĂŠs, watch by Nutrition Cartier and HermĂŠs bag. Photo by Brent Fuchs. Your Health Excursions Great Dining What Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Eating In The Kitchen The Pour Arts & Entertainment Calendar of Events WES WELKER Music The Insider FUNNY OKIES Last Thing NO PLACE

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Ronda Roush, a Tulsa artist, has created ornaments representing Oklahoma that will hang on Christmas trees at the White House.

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Tulsa artist Ronda Roush pairs with local children to bring Oklahoma art to the nation’s capital. By Tara Malone “I didn’t really set out to become an artist,” says Tulsan Ronda Roush. The Oklahoma artist’s journey to international renown began inconspicuously with a home improvement project years ago. Unable to purchase the tiles she desired for her new house, “I decided to try my hand at porcelain painting,” Roush says. “And I never stopped. I have always loved ﬁne china and porcelain; I love working on it. It is a perfect niche for me.” Now, one has only to look throughout the homes of royalty, CEOs, politicians, athletes and celebrities across the globe to ﬁnd Roush’s art porcelain boxes, sinks, tiles and keepsakes. Luminaries from Margaret Thatcher to former president George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush to Queen Rania of Jordan own pieces of Roush’s works, which have been featured in such publications as Better Homes and Gardens and Architectural Digest. Roush is frequently commissioned to design historic collections and gifts as well as scarves,

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ornaments and jewelry. Most recently, she has been tapped by Oklahoma First Lady Kim Henry to design the Oklahoma ornament for the White House Christmas tree this year. In collaboration with her daughter, Lindsey, Roush created a Limoges box in the shape of a treasure chest, complete with a brass piece in the shape of the state and a diamond to represent the capital. The treasure chest sits on a gold pedestal and features Oklahoma’s native rose rocks, painted gold. In conjunction with the state ornament, Roush created a collection to be featured on the State of Oklahoma tree that will be on display at the White House this season as part of an exhibit sponsored by the National Parks Foundation. The collection, titled “Oklahoma: A National Treasure,” was completed with the creative talents of the Girls Art School of Tulsa. “This is where the project became fun,” notes Roush.

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Roush collaborated with Matt Moffett, artistic director of Tulsa Girls Art School, and members of the school to create a collection of ornaments.

The Tulsaa Girls Art School is a nonproﬁt organization n dedicated to providing g professional art education n to schoolaged girls from om innerr city areas. Each ach year, the Girlss Art School directors choose two wo elementary schools from which to select students; those students are then n provided with a complete experi-ence of what it’s like to be an artist. In addition to creating in such media as painting, nting, ceramics, sculpture and photography tography – supplies are provided in the art school’s 3,500-squarefoot studio – the girls irls are tutored in the realities of a careerr in art. Each is encouraged to think of herself rself as an artist and to display and sell her creative works in galleries and shows. To kick off the project ject with the girls, Roush began by takingg a Facebook poll to determine what Oklahomans homans considered to be the truest treasures of the state. 8

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“Hundreds of people “Hundr responded,” responded Roush says. “I actually actuall compiled a list from fro some of those responses. res I thought though I knew everything there everyth was to know about Oklahoma, but Oklah I wanted want to see what other people o hold dear de to their hearts.” From this list, each student stu from the Girls Art School drew a selection at random to ra research and construct in con their own creative vision. visio Upon completion, each ceramic piece was encapsulated in clear gglobes for protection and shipped to t Washington, D.C., for the tree-lighting tree-lig ceremony. Matt Moffett, artistic director dire and co-founder of the Girls A Art School, says the girls could not be more excited about this historic hist project and about the school. schoo “I think that all of our students know they are part par

of something very special. TGAS is a safe haven for girls to come and create some amazing visual art,” he says. “TGAS is a very important program because not only does it teach students all aspects of the business of being a visual artist and how to create the artwork, but also because of the effect our program has on the girls. The advanced girls at TGAS have blossomed and truly believe in their talents, and have taken on leadership roles in their communities – I love that they do this from a visual artist’s viewpoint. I teach the students that there is no limit to their imaginations – and that anything they can dream up is possible. “They believe it, too,” he adds. Roush hails the school as “an organization to celebrate and support.” “They have a wonderful staff and are very dedicated to helping these girls with an excellent art education,” she says. “It’s exciting to see what they are doing every day at the school. They work in so many different mediums; they have shows, sell their pieces and are gaining experience learning to market. They are amazing. I’m so glad I have had this opportunity to be involved with them.” To view the works of Ronda Roush and learn more about her career, visit www.rondaroush. com. More information can be found on the Tulsa Girls Art School at www.tulsagirlsartschool.org.

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Bright Lights View light displays at one of dozens of locations across the state.

Dickens Weekend Travel back in time – and to a different continent – to experience a Dickensian Christmas in downtown Edmond. Enjoy historic tours, free trolley rides, traveling carolers, food vendors and holiday shopping. Dec. 2-5. www.downtownedmondok.com

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75th All-College Basketball Classic

The Oklahoma City All Sports Association will host this double header of Oklahoma State versus Alabama and Oklahoma versus Cincinatti on Dec. 18 at the Oklahoma City Arena. www.okcallsports.org

Rumble on the River Enjoy a 12-bout ﬁght card featuring three XFL championships. Dec. 10 at the River Spirit Events Center. www. creeknationcasino.com

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True Grit Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin star in the Coen brothers’ remake of the 1969 John Wayne classic movie. Opens in theaters Dec. 22. www.truegritmovie.com

Oh, Honey Enjoy a quilt show, arts and crafts and a honey bake off at the 20th annual Minco Honey Festival. Also available are tours of the largest honey producing facility in the state. www.minco-ok.com

Bodies: The Exhibition This fascinating yet controversial exhibition has parked in Tulsa and will be on display through Feb. 13 at The Village at Woodland Hills. www.bodiestheexhibition.com

Enjoy one last Christmas treat as the state’s favorite NBA team takes on the Denver Nuggets Dec. 25. www.nba.com/thunder

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Reba McEntire One of Oklahoma’s country royalty will play a concert in her home state Dec. 4 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville. www.winstarworldcasino.com

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Lighter collecting is a popular hobby that continues ues to grow. None, however, does it quite like The Naational Lighter Museum. A family operated business, ess, the museum has thousands of lighters on display for viewing right here in Oklahoma. The museum m boasts more than 30,000 pieces – everything from m detonator lighters used in various wars right down n to political campaign, pocket lighters. 10

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The famed psychic and talk show regular will perform Dec. 31 at Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino. www.milliondollarelm.com

Bike Rides Join the Oklahoma Bicycle Society as they take weekly bike trips through your favorite parts of town. www.oklahomabicyclesociety.com

Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar Enjoy the spirit of DIY at this art and craft show Dec. 11 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. www.deluxeok.net

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The Center

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In October, The Ford Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ďŹ rst arena built in the state of Oklahoma â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dropped the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fordâ&#x20AC;? and added â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oklahoma Cityâ&#x20AC;? to its name. The Oklahoma City Thunder, who holds the agreement for ofďŹ cial naming rights, is currently in discussions with other potential naming rights partners. Who knows what the arenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next name will be? Stay tuned; in the meantime, Go Thunder! www.theokcarena.com

OKIE BOUTIQUE The calendar is creeping nearer and nearer to Christmas, but you still havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made a dent in your shopping. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know exactly what you want to buy for your loved ones, but you want it to be special, unique. How about something straight from the heartâ&#x20AC;Śof Oklahoma? The Okie Boutique, an online store powered through the Oklahoma Department of Tourism, offers several â&#x20AC;&#x153;OkiďŹ edâ&#x20AC;? gift options â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from t-shirts and Christmas tree ornaments to jewelry and gourmet foods. Our favorite is the blue whale ornament, a rendering of the classic Route 66 landmark near Catoosa. To visit the Okie Boutique and browse the Made In Oklahoma products, visit www.travelok. com. For another great resource for gifts made in the Sooner State, check out www. madeinoklahoma.net. Also, a number of boutiques around the state, such as Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red Dirt Emporium in OKCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bricktown, are committed to providing Oklahoma merchandise.

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Accordionists from across Oklahoma unite to restore their instrument to its former glory. By Lindsay Cuomo melody. Every second Sunday of the month, the “Me, myself and I can play anywhere and Messiah Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City have complete music,” says Albreski. is filled with the sounds of squeezing. The “It is a whole lot cheaper to hire one members of the Oklahoma Accordion Club accordion player than a whole band,” adds join together to share their music as a part Gesinski. of their vision to restore the accordion to its The Oklahoma Accordion Club held their glory days. first meeting in June 2000. Eight people “(Our club) was founded to enhance the attended that first meeting. Today, OAC has accordion, to restore its popularity,” explains 61 members from across Oklahoma and Dick Albreski, one of OAC’s founders and Texas and as far away as Canada. The club’s current club treasurer. “We want to bring membership out the ‘closet accordionist’ and give him a encompasses a reason to play.” wide variety of “We meet to play together and socialize experience with with others interested in our music,” says the instrument, Frank Gesinski, one of OAC’s early members from novice and the current newsletter editor. players to To really understand the club’s passion, profesyou must first understand their instrument. sional Believed to be first invented in Berlin, the accordion is commonly associated with polka performmusic. However, the accordion is essential ers, to many types of ethnic style music from all teachers over the world, says Albreski. and “It’s common in Mexican and Cajun murepairmen. sic, in all ethnic music, even jazz,” explains “Music reAlbreski. ally brings people “It is making a comeback. Several popular together,” says rock bands have used accordions,” adds Albreski. “Our Gesinski. meetings are open Bands and artists, such as John Mellento the public. You can camp, Nirvana, Green Day and the E Street enjoy some music Band, have all incorporated the accordion, and snacks.” though it is often considered to be an exotic and old-fashioned instrument. Popular indie bands, “It’s common in Mexican and such as Vampire Cajun music, in all ethnic music, Weekend and Gogol Bordello, even jazz.” have also brought the accoridan new The club also has fans in recent years. a band that plays for various The accordionist is uniquely called a groups in a variety of venues. one-man band. The left side plays the bass “We want to be open and share cord providing rhythm and the right adds the 14

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our music,” explains Albreski. “(The band) performs at colleges, nursing homes and other places. It is an additional incentive for our members to grow in their music. They have a reason to practice, a reason to grow.” OAC is working toward several big goals in order to promote the accordion. “Our goal is to some day host a National Accordion Association convention,” says Albreski. “That goal is far off.” OAC also encourages young artists to learn the instrument. “The accordion is a great instrument, and we need more young people playing it,” says Gesinski. “I started playing as a child and have (continuted to play) over the years.” To learn more about the Oklahoma Accordion Club, visit www.okaccordions.com. Dick Albreski, right, a founder of the Oklahoma Accordion Club, shows off his squeezebox family.

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Back in the Saddle Horseback riding is a fantastic way to explore the wilds of Oklahoma. By John Swails

hen talking about outdoor activities in Oklahoma, it’s impossible to ignore horseback riding. The rich Western history of the state naturally lends itself to life in the saddle. So it’s not surprising that this favorite activity is still a strong draw for outdoor enthusiasts in Oklahoma, with several great places to visit. Right in the heart of horse country, Arbuckle Trail Rides has been a popular destination for horseback riding for nine years and continues to attract people from all over Oklahoma and surrounding states. Based in Turner Falls Park, Arbuckle Trail Rides is perched atop the Arbuckle Mountains above Turner Falls with a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. Run by Cheri and Pete Wolfe, what makes this a unique stop is both the beauty of the terrain

cowboy or cowgirl can put food and drinks in their saddle bags and stop at different times throughout the day to enjoy the view while enjoying some refreshment. “We ride through about ﬁve different ecosystems in a two-hour trail ride,” says Cheri Wolfe. “We have a spot where we climb up on a mountain and we can see 30 miles in every direction. Very often we hear our guests say that they had no idea there was anything as pretty as the terrain in southern Oklahoma.” David and Sandy Sarette are managing partners of Tatanka Ranch near Stroud and are proud to offer horseback riding to their guests. The ranch was created to highlight all of the outdoor beauty Oklahoma has to offer. There is a 15-acre lake on the ranch with a myriad of different activities for those looking to get away for the weekend. Tatanka offers several cabins and a lodge house complete Horseback riders enjoy a trail ride at Arbuckle Trail Rides in south-central Oklahoma.

and the expertise that the Wolfe family brings to the experience. Cheri Wolfe has been training horses for 51 years, owned a public training stable in Colorado, and had a side business taking people out into the wilderness on horseback. “Horseback riding has great appeal because it possesses the Western mystique,” says Wolfe. “If you live in Oklahoma or Texas and you can’t be a cowboy, you should at least pretend to be one once in a while. (Oklahoma is) a cowboy state.” Most of the rides run through Turner Falls Park, but the Wolfes also take their groups through several of the large ranches in the surrounding area with whom they have great relationships. A one-hour ride inside Turner Falls Park is $40. A half-day ride will run $80, and the new

with dining making this a onestop vacation spot in Oklahoma. The rides are limited to four people per outing to keep the experience personal. The ranch offers 20 to 30 minute rides around the lake. For those who want more of the great outdoors, there is a trail ride of 45 minutes and a longer two-hour ride for the serious enthusiast. “Our horses are gentle and fun to ride,” says Sarette. “We work hard to create an atmosphere where our guests can enjoy the beauty of Oklahoma.”

“If you live in Oklahoma or Texas and you can’t be a cowboy, you should at least pretend to be one once in a while.”

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Oklahoma City artist Nicole Moan designs wearable ceramic corsets that are exhibited all over the world.

Fierce Fashion Artist Nicole Moan takes back the corset with bold, new expression. By Meika Yates Hines

n infamous symbol of feminine oppression, the corset has been used throughout history to bind and conform the image of women’s sexuality, exploiting the female form through fashionably suffocating restraints. Taking a contemporary, innovative new 18

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spin on the corset, Oklahoma City artist Nicole Moan has reconstituted the icon to unleash a ﬁerce statement with her wearable art by creating an expression of individuality and self-assertion using ceramic sculpting. “It seems like everyone tells you you need to be this way or that way – to look like this or that,” she explains. “With my work, I like

to make it to where everyone can be a work of art. Once I put people into my corset pieces, they feel showcased and beautiful, rather than in the Victorian era, where women were put into corsets to be held back and look like prizes for men. “I’m trying to make people realize that women are beautiful without trying to take away their oxygen. They can get dressed up and turn into different characters. For some reason, society bogs us down and makes us feel like we need to be under somebody’s thumb, and I want to make people realize that they can let that go. I want to make people feel beautiful and invincible.” Coming from a family of artists, Moan also specializes in custom tile, jewelry and wall plates, and says that, with touch being a critical aspect of her art, the vibrant textures of her ceramic corsets don’t just invite people to feel their curves and crevices; they demand it. Having spent the past eight years reﬁning her sculpting process, Moan’s stronger and more lightweight pieces are growing more enticing to art and fashion communities, as well as a diverse array of individuals seeking to commission her unique vision, across the country and overseas. Originally from Sacramento, Moan spends much of her time traveling back and forth from Oklahoma to Los Angeles to showcase her work. “I love how I can come back from LA to Oklahoma and I feel like I’m still on the same art curve. I don’t feel like we’re behind here like we used to be,” she says. With upcoming plans for fashion shows featuring three new corset lines – including bridal, “edgy” and waist cinchers lines – in New Orleans, LA, London and Tokyo, Moan is also currently in the works to showcase a line for pop culture phenomenon Lady Gaga, for whom she has already presented a custom-made piece. Ranging from waist cinchers to full-bust corsets, with eye-popping colors, intricate three-dimensional details, eclectic themes, ribbons, leather and glazed fabric, Moan’s four-piece corsets maintain a tasteful balance between cutting edge and elegance. “I’ve been told that I’m not edgy enough yet, but I think that when you take it to the point where you’re trying too hard with the political stuff, the elegance can get compromised,” she says. “I want to make sure that the elegance is always there. That’s very important.” PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS.

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ARTS Booker T. Washington High School drama teacher Lincoln Cochran, Light Opera marketing manager Rachel Robb and Blue Star Mothers president Janet Viel, are working on a production of White Christmas performed by BTW students.

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Christmas Be White Community organizations join forces with Tulsa students to present a musical holiday classic. By Marnie Fernandez The weather in Oklahoma may not provide its artist-in-residence, the show is bringing us with a white Christmas, but the students together three of the ﬁne arts departments at at Booker T. Washington High School in Booker T. Washington: instrumental music, Tulsa are picking up the slack. For the ﬁrst vocal music and drama. Combined, more time ever in Oklahoma, a high school theater than 300 students are participating in this group is performing the theatrical slice of production. Americana, White Christmas. Eric Gibson, artistic director of Light OpPartnering with Light Opera Oklahoma as era Oklahoma, was happy to give back. 20

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“I caught the theater bug in high school, and it really shaped my career and my life,” Gibson says. “Booker T. Washington has a terrific legacy of fine arts programming, and I’m happy to help in any way I can.” Gibson is serving as the production coach for the leading student performers, checking in on and providing feedback during rehearsal and performance progress. Rachel Robb, marketing manager at Light Opera Oklahoma, is guiding the students in basic house management, ticket sales and volunteer coordination. Performing White Christmas has been a dream of Lincoln Cochran’s, BTW’s drama teacher, for several years. “This is the culmination of my four-year plan for Booker T. Washington and Hornet Musical Theatre to revive the all-school musical, a 37-year-old tradition that made me who I am today,” says Cochran. “This show is a tribute to an era much like the one we live in today of doing more with less, especially in the world of public fine arts education, where the educators have become fundraisers.” White Christmas is the sole fundraiser for the BTW Drama Department, which is completely run on private donations and ticket sales. The students are also required to do community service. White Christmas has a military theme, so the students working on the musical decided to give back to Blue Star Mothers, a nonprofit organization that supports active duty soldiers all over the world by providing them care packages. “Patrons will receive half off the ticket price if they bring an item for our soldiers,” Cochran says. They are hoping to collect enough items to fill 250 to 500 priority care boxes for soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. “White Christmas is a loving tribute to the generations of veterans who have given so much for our county, that this was a natural tie in,” says Cochran. The show will preview Monday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Performance dates are Dec. 1-3 at 7 p.m. Tickets (available at the door only) are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Adult tickets may be purchased at half price by bringing a donation item for troops. The production will take place at Booker T. Washington High School, 1514 E. Zion St. in Tulsa at the Ellis Walker Woods Auditorium. PHOTO BY DAN MORGAN.

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HUNTIs On The Oklahoma panhandle offers a unique hunting experience. By Jeff Harrison

James Randle knows a thing or two about hunting. The 88-year-old native Texan has been at the sport since he was just 10 years old, but has never found the perfect spot for his beloved pheasant hunts. That lengthy search ﬁnally came to an end 10 years ago when he made a trip to the Oklahoma panhandle. “I’ve hunted in Nebraska,

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South Dakota and Kansas and ended up in Oklahoma and have had more luck (in the panhandle) than anywhere else,” says Randle, who has traveled from Oklahoma City to the panhandle every year since. Randle is just one of many hunters that make the annual migration to the panhandle in search of ring-necked pheasant. Each year on opening day of the season, the population of northwestern Oklahoma swells as hunters from across the state and the region make the annual pilgrimage. According to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the state sees about 150,000 small game hunters annually, with most in search of ring-necked pheasant. While the sport of pheasant hunting is popular throughout the Great Plains, it is limited to the

northwestern portion of the state. The ringnecked pheasant, which is native to Asia, was first introduced in Oklahoma nearly a century ago and quickly found a home in the endless prairies and farmland of the northwest corner of the state. “(Ring-necked pheasants) reproduce naturally now, and it’s one of the introduced species that has done well here with all of our agriculture,” says Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Information and Education Supervisor Micah Holmes. “For pheasants, the weedier the land is the better. They’re not necessarily going to be found in the middle of a wheat field, but they might be down along a ditch or a fence line or on an abandoned homestead.” Due to the dense pheasant population in the northwestern part of the state, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation allows pheasant hunting in 18 counties. The Oklahoma pheasant hunting season, which runs from Dec. 1-Jan. 31 for public lands, is permitted in Alfalfa, Beaver, Cimarron, Garfield, Grant, Harper, Kay, Major, Noble, Texas, Woods and Woodward counties, while the portion of Osage County west of Highway 18; and the parts of Blaine, Dewey, Ellis, Kingfisher and Logan counties north of Highway 51 are also open. Along with the winter season, pheasant hunting also offers outdoor lovers a unique social activity. Unlike other hunts, pheasant hunting can be enjoyed in small or large groups. “It’s one of the few types of hunting where it’s the more the merrier,” Holmes says. “Lots of folks use it as a family activity and social event. You can go out there with a bunch of different people and have a good time.” While many hunters opt for public land, others set out on private land or enjoy the added comforts of a private game reserve, which usually offer a longer season. Randle prefers to hunt on private reserve and has found a place at Pheasant Ridge Hunting Lodge, which is one of several game farms that dot the panhandle. Pheasant Ridge owner Chris Grounds transformed his family farm near Hooker into a 2,000-acre game farm 10 years ago with the help of a federal Conservation Reservation Program grant and has had steady business since. He says private game farms appeal to a wide variety of hunters with some seeking a guided hunt, while others simply enjoy an extended outdoor getaway. “We have people that will come out to look at the buffalo and we have a fishing pond, some people come out and go fishing,” Grounds says. “It’s kind of like a bed and breakfast and hunting lodge, too.”

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Mike and Cathey Barkley, Suzanne Warren and Grant Hinch.

Kathy Henry, Toby Keith and Jake Henry Jr.

Mike Barkley, Henry Zarrow, Jake Henry Jr. and Shannon Filosa attended the unveiling of the Henry Zarrow Neonatal Intensive Care Unit plaque unveiling.

Bill and Suzanne Warren and Henry Zarrow.

NSU President Dr. Don Betz, State Superintendent Sandy Garrett, Kay Grant and Martin Tadlock attended the Northeastern State University Homecoming Honoree Reception.

Tulsa Opera President’s Council was recently held to honor donors and artists of La Traviata. Pictured at the event are Pattie Bowman, Lindsey Alexander and Elizabeth Palmieri.

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Allen LaFon, Kim Doty and Gary Heerwald participated in A Tast of Art class at Artspace at Untitled.

Arlan Hecktener, Cathy Gates and James Gates attended the Tulsa Area United Way’s Tocqueville Reception.

Sarah and J. Pat Laurent attended the blu Party at the new Devon Boathouse.

Leadership Tulsa recently recognized Jackie Kouri, Donnie House and Mark Buntz as their 2010 Paragon Award winners.

Geoffrey Butler, Helene Pfeffer and Julie Tate Allen attended ARTworks opening reception at Holland Hall.

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Fashion A Cure It was a day of fashion, food and fun during the 16th annual Fashion A Cure at Southern Hills Country Club, beneﬁting Tulsa Project Woman. Attendees of the Pink Ribbon Luncheon were treated to lunch and an exclusive fashion show by famed designer Carmen Marc Valvo. Patrons at the black tie event, An Evening with Carmen Marc Valvo, enjoyed a runway show, an actionpacked live auction and other special treats throughout the night. Molly Pellegrini, Amy Murray, Piper Kacere and Julie Nickel.

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Billie Barnett, Adrienne Barnett and Jackie Kouri.

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Peggy Stephenson and Karen Larsen.

Gina Lodes, Mary Shaw and Alex Turner.

Mahvash Khosrowyar and Pattie Bowman.

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Victoria Bartlett, Mayor Dewey Bartlett and Susan and Bill Thomas.

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Julie Nickel, Piper Kacere and Amy Murray.

Phil Long, Nancy Meinig, Bill Lobeck and Suzanne Warren.

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George Warde’s career has paralleled modern aviation history.

George Warde played a large part in the advancement of the aerospace industry in Tulsa and continues to contribute to the growth of the city.

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George Warde started his first business at the age of 8 in his native Chicago. “This guy had a newsstand on one corner of the street, and I made a deal with him to have a newsstand on the other corner,” recalls Warde. “My first day on the job and it turns out to be the day that John Dillinger escaped from prison. I was lucky. I stood out there and was calling out ‘Extra, extra, John Dillinger escapes from prison.’ I sold a lot of newspapers.” The industrious Warde might have been involved in the same things children his age were on that day, but for personal circumstance. His parents had divorced when he was five months old, and his grandparents took the responsibility of raising him. It was the beginning of the Depression, banks were failing and the family, like so many, fell on tough times. “I wanted to help them so much,” Warde says. It was that ambition that prompted Warde to launch his newsstand operation and later, at only 14 or 15, to feign proper age, get a driver’s license and start driving a grocery truck. His was not, however, raw ambition. In fact, from an early age it was quite focused. “As a kid I was always building model airplanes,” Warde says. “I was at home in Chicago the night Charles Lindbergh was supposed to fly over, and there I was looking up in the sky trying to see him. I didn’t even know where New York was. But I watched for him in the sky. I was always interested in airplanes and aviation.” The same drive that prompted his first business characterizes the entire course of his career – a career that parallels the history of commercial aviation in postwar United States. Warde’s role was not a small one in this PHOTOS BY NATALIE GREEN.

history. Beginning his career in 1940 as an apprentice mechanic at the then newly opened LaGuardia Airport, Warde rose to become president and chief operating officer of American Airlines, president and chief executive officer of Continental Airlines and director and president of Airbus Industrie – among numerous other management and consultant positions with various airlines around the globe. “I really had wanted to be an aeronautical engineer, but I ended up being able to go to college in Alabama for a year before I ran out of money,” Warde says. “That’s how I ended up working for the airlines.” From negotiating important deals at all levels with personalities ranging from Frank Borman to Frank Sinatra, Warde was a steady force of innovation and problem solving in aviation for the second half of the 20th century. Warde recalls once in the early era of trans-Atlantic flights having a problem with not enough bookings on flights to Europe. The solution was simple. “We hit on an idea to call Sinatra,” Warde says. “We had a circular lounge, so we thought we would just put a baby grand piano in there and have Sinatra come and perform. We got him to do it and he flew to London with us. We were packed.” Twenty-five years later, with a different airline and on a bigger jet, Warde ran across the same challenge and once again thought that entertainment might be the solution. “We put in a piano bar and lounge, but the FAA wouldn’t let us because of the plastic keys on the piano. So we replaced them. Then we had to replace the wiring as well. I have always looked at problems as challenges that can be addressed and fixed.” From holding Continental Airlines together during a tenuous time in its history to installing television and video tape apparatus to compete with another airline’s exclusive in-flight film contract and countless other examples of Warde’s vaunted problem-solving, Warde navigated an unparalleled aviation career. Warde, for example, remembers opening up the Pacific Rim for Continental Airlines in the 1960s and finding a whole new world. “Planes were landing on coral runways with fire pots at the end of them,” Warde says. “(The island nation) Yap had this little thatched roof ticket center. Well, the women who worked there did not wear tops. I had a talk with them about it and I gave them t-shirts to wear. I was

off somewhere and came back one day and I walked up behind them and I saw they were wearing the shirts. I thought, ‘Great!’ Then they turned around. They had cut holes in their t-shirts. I stopped trying to change cultures after that.” Warde’s work in aviation took him around the globe, beginning in an era when commercial ﬂying was considerably more glamorous than it is today. Yet despite having lived and worked in so many places, one environment kept calling him home – Tulsa. Warde’s long and warm relationship with American Airlines kept bringing him to Tulsa, and he grew fond of the people and passionate about the city. Today, Warde considers working with former Oklahoma Gov. Dewey F. Bartlett to help keep American Airlines in Tulsa one of the great accomplishments of his career. It is hardly, however, Warde’s only

accomplishment that has beneﬁted Tulsa, the state and its residents. Warde was one of the founders of Tulsa Community College, and he remains passionate about the school he has seen grow dramatically. “There were 2,500 students its ﬁrst year, and now look at TCC,” Warde says. “Seeing it grow has been a real joy. I feel like I am leaving a legacy, helping people with an opportunity when they are young and need it. I am very pleased with what TCC has accomplished.” Warde’s deep involvement in the community

has also included board roles with Hillcrest, the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art at Tulsa and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, among many others. “Every time I turn around, it seems I have another job,” quips the affable Warde. “My slogan is that I go from failure to failure with enthusiasm.” Warde’s career doesn’t reflect anything in the way of failure, but diversity – definitely. His latest project is the renovation and renaissance of the beautiful, historic McBirney Mansion in Tulsa. He says he sees the project – which operates as a small bed and breakfast as well as host to numerous events at the site – as part of the overall effort to buoy visitor interest in and civic pride in the city he has been a booster of for the past 50 years. “The pond we have (at McBirney Mansion) is probably 10,000 years old,” Warde says. “Washington Irving most likely camped out here. Look at this place. Look at Route 66. There is so much history here to be preserved and to be celebrated. This city is something I am very, very passionate about.” Always a visionary, Warde says he believes that Tulsa’s success in the future revolves around appropriate use of the river – a la San Antonio, he says. “We need to do things that will attract people to come here and to want to stay here,” Warde says, his passion clear behind the sharpness of his mind. “There should be people sailing, people all along the river. We don’t have Niagara Falls, but we have this great river. What was San Antonio before they came up with the plan to use the river? What was Branson before someone had an idea? That’s what it takes.” From Tulsa’s future to the good and not so good in today’s aviation industry, Warde remains as passionate and as focused on problem solving today as he has been since that first day pushing newspapers on the streets of Depression-era Chicago. “Tulsa has so much potential,” Warde says. “One thing I have learned is that if you look at things practically, look at solving problems, anything is possible.” DECEMBER 2010 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

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A legendary Oklahoma restaurateur looks to his latest venture. By Michael W. Sasser

ooking out the window of his ofﬁce above Los Cabos Mexican Grille on the Arkansas River, James E. “Jim” Blacketer’s optimism is entirely

reasonable. “The Waterfront Grill is going to be terriﬁc, really unique,” says the excited restaurateur and entrepreneur. “It will cater to anyone. You can come in from playing tennis and have a burger or sushi, or you can be wearing a jacket, come in on a date and have a great steak and a bottle of wine. I don’t think anyone else in Tulsa is offering so many things.” Even if it were not for the panoramic view from high atop the restaurant Blacketer opened and has driven to unparalleled success in just ﬁve and a half short years, the Oklahoma City native’s enthusiasm would be infectious. “I enjoy the creative part the most,” Blacketer says. “I enjoy putting the deal together, looking at a site and envisioning what will work there, working with architects and designers, with the menu. That’s all the fun part. I am lucky to have a team able to make it all happen.” The Waterfront Grill is set to “happen” on its scheduled March 1, 2011 opening. Although it is just a strong stone’s throw away from Los Cabos Riverwalk and is part of the Village on Main development, Blacketer believes the new restaurant will complement Los Cabos as opposed to competing with the wildly popular Mexican restaurant. 32

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Restaurateur Jim Blacketer will open his newest offering, Waterfront Grill, in Jenks in March.

“The menu will be complementary to that of Los Cabos, offering mainstream (cuisine) with a unique and different take on it,” says Blacketer. Around Blacketer’s ofﬁce are renderings and drawings, schematics and even samples of carpet and the stone that will, collectively, create another handsome waterfront restaurant. Those who are familiar with Blacketer only through the two Los Cabos locations – Riverwalk and Broken Arrow – already know much about his approach to the restaurant business. For the veteran restaurateur, it’s

about more than just entirely fresh food with uncommon quality control and service that is unabashedly and earnestly friendly. Los Cabos has grown from its launch in Jenks in May 2005 and in Broken Arrow in 2007, to a $13 million entity because of Blacketer’s belief that the eateries should offer so much more. “We want people to go on vacation for their two hours,” Blacketer explains. “We’ve incorporated a vacation theme with the cabana bar, with bands and entertainment for adults and children – always free. People can PHOTO BY DAN MORGAN.

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come and sit next to the water, have some chips and salsa and just listen to the music. Whatever. We want people to have a good time.â&#x20AC;? The last time Blacketer even considered the possibility of opening a restaurant that might potentially draw from Los Cabos Riverwalkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audience was with the opening of Los Cabos Broken Arrow adjacent to Bass Pro Shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, I was afraid that Broken Arrow might take some people away from Riverwalk, but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen,â&#x20AC;? Blacketer says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went up $500,000 at Riverwalk after we opened in Broken Arrow, and we did $5.5 million the ďŹ rst year in Broken Arrow.â&#x20AC;? Los Cabos Riverwalk, arguably the most successful attraction at the burgeoning Riverwalk in Jenks, opened with a $675,000 ďŹ rst month back in 2005.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hoped to do $2.5 million the ďŹ rst year and we did $6.5 million instead,â&#x20AC;? Blacketer says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just hit.â&#x20AC;? Blacketerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm for The Waterfront Grill would be entirely warranted even if Los Cabos were his ďŹ rst entry into the restaurant and entertainment business. It most certainly was not. In 1965, Blacketer opened Across the Street, a uniquely themed Oklahoma City eatery. Its early success helped him go on to negotiate the ďŹ rst franchise with a Steak & Ale restaurant, then open several other similarly themed restaurants in the Midwest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which he then sold to Steak & Ale. Huge success followed with Chi-Chiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Restaurant franchises and with Two Pesos, a groundbreaking Tex-Mex concept that would go public in 1987. From 1990 to 1996, Blacketer oversaw the creation of In Cahoots, an incredibly successful country western entertainment spot originally in Oklahoma City and eventually witnessing additional locations in Wichita and St. Louis. At the same time, he helped develop Atomic Burrito before its sale in 2004 to Qdoba. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very fortunate,â&#x20AC;? Blacketer humbly says. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also been a visionary. Los Cabos came about when one of the founders of Riverwalk approached him about the possibility of opening a restaurant at the then still-conceptual site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At ďŹ rst I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it, because I thought who would come to Jenks? It was such a small town,â&#x20AC;? Blacketer recalls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But after a few days looking around, I could see it. I saw the bridge as being an asset not a barrier.â&#x20AC;? The rest of the Los Cabos story is now history. It is as woven into the fabric of the Tulsa community as is the highly philanthropic but lowkey Blacketer family. Always one to look forward, Blacketer isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just looking ahead to The Waterfront Grill. He has equally ambitious projects in the pipeline elsewhere in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking it very slowly,â&#x20AC;? Blacketer says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not 30 years old anymore. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to open 20 restaurants a year. My sons Jeb and Jimmy do most of the work. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m fortunate they let me stick around and consult. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve owned 80 restaurants independently over the years. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it all from ďŹ nance to the concept to building them. I just enjoy designing and creating restaurants that people love.â&#x20AC;?

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Madam Governor Mary Fallin seeks to make Oklahoma’s business environment and education her top priorities. By Paul Fairchild On Nov. 2, Mary Fallin made history by becoming the first female elected governor in the state of Oklahoma. Her inauguration will also restore the governorship to the Republicans. We talked to Gov.-elect Fallin recently on what the future may hold for her tenure in office. Oklahoma Magazine: You’re the first female governor of Oklahoma. Why is this so important for us? Gov.-elect Fallin: There is no doubt that this is an historic time for Oklahoma to elect the first female governor of our state. But I hope that this moment in time will be historic because of what we’ll do in the future. And that is to bring our Democrats, Republicans and Independents together to chart a new course to bring more prosperity and better opportunities to all Oklahomans. OM: What are the top issues on your agenda? GF: At the top of my agenda will be focusing on creating the very best business climate possible for the state of Oklahoma so that we can move Oklahoma forward out of the recession that our state has experienced. To me, that means looking at our tax structure, our rules and our regulations. It means looking at some of the cost drivers of doing business in the state of Oklahoma, like workers’ compensation insurance costs and legal fees. Secondly, we have to look at the quality of our educational system and do everything we can to strengthen it. We need to raise the bar on our standards and our expectations and to have effective, quality teachers in the classroom. OM: You’re a big booster of school vouchers. During your tenure, are we going to see some programs in that vein introduced to the state? GF: I’ve been a supporter of school choice and getting more money to the classrooms – where it’s designed to go – so that we can raise the bar on educational standards. What I have been a big supporter of is what’s called “pay for performance.”

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What I’ve supported is using vouchers as it related to legislation just passed to deal with students that have disabilities and special needs and might not always be well-served in a public schools – to give students with disabilities and their families different options to meet the child’s needs. OM: Would you sign open carry legislation? GF: Any legislation that came to me – of course I’d have to have the opportunity to read it and look at the speciﬁc language. With open carry, I am supportive of that, but I do think there are considerations that you have to have with open carry as it relates to security issues at the airport, at state and federal ofﬁces and possibly even some of our school campuses. Based upon what the language would say and also with some considerations that we would need to make, in general it’s a concept I support. OM: What does Governor Fallin do on her day off? GF: (laughs) Do I get a day off? OM: I heard a rumor that you might. GF: I enjoy spending time with my husband and children. It’s pretty hectic around our household because there are six children between my husband and me. All of our children have different activities and sporting events and some are in college and some are working and so it’s pretty busy. Usually on the weekends, we go to Friday night football games. On Saturdays it’s college games. Sundays are family time. We like to get all the children together and have a great dinner. OM: Are you going to miss the commute to D.C.? GF: (laughs) I will not miss the commute to D.C. It’s been a wonderful experience to serve my state and my nation, and I certainly have gained a wealth of knowledge. I believe all of that experience will serve Oklahoma well, but I’m grateful to be back home in Oklahoma and to have the opportunity to serve as its governor.

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A 72-inch round table serves as the focal point for intimate dinner parties.

A Holiday Affair Event producer Phil Long shares tips on entertaining this season. By Corrie McGee Photography by Chris Humphrey The highlight of the holiday season is having friends and family come together for intimate dinners or festive parties. No one knows more about planning or hosting events like these than Tulsa’s own event producer Phil Long. With more than 40 years of experience, he has been producing deliciously splendid events, such as 2010’s inaugural Mirror Ball and the upcoming Winterset, a charity event put on by the Osteopathic Founders Foundation. His grandiose touch also translates into his own intimate holiday dinner parties. “I love to mix special event design with interior design because I ﬁnd it more of a challenge,” says Long. During the season his residence, decorated in a European traditional fashion, is garnished with trees and garland draped in festive lights. His extensive ornament collection is the main attraction. “The ﬁreplace in the family room features a collection of vintage Christopher Radko ornaments of which most are limited edition or retired pieces, never to be produced again,” Longs says. Long displays his Christopher Radko This cherished mix of timeless décor also ornament collection includes pieces from the 1950s. during the holidays. 40

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Long’s home is decorated in traditional European fashion.

Attention to detail makes dinner parties at Long’s residence exquisite.

While he has hosted events with as many as 40 guests at his home, Long has a special afﬁnity for the intimate dinner party laced with his classically opulent touches, including surprise entertainment and champagne. Tony Henry lends his expertise as sommelier, helping to pair the perfect wines with proper accompaniment for the evening. For guests that prefer not to drink, Long recommends also keeping sparkling water with lemon or lime on hand. Like a Boy Scout, a good host is always prepared. “Dinner parties are always fun, especially when they’re catered,” Long laughs. “I’ve learned to stay out of the kitchen.” The ﬁrst-rate team of Long, Chef Geoffrey Van Glabbeek and Peggy Upham work together to create a special menu and entertainment

A ceramic Nativity scene provides festive decor.

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L I F E & L E I S U R E E N T E R TA I N I N G HOST CHECKLIST While this timeline is based on a six-week schedule, Long encourages readers with a shorter time period to pull elements that are most important to use for their own dinner party or event.

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Schedule the event Determine preferred guest list Design overall theme Design, print and mail invitation (with advised attire) Schedule chef and staff (if needed) or reserve the restaurant Reserve valet as required Prepare your menu with the chef Schedule fresh floral arrangements for the theme. It’s best to work with your favorite florist for this. Plan and schedule the entertainment Re-confirm menu details and appropriate wines Track reservations Secure all décor collateral Plan appropriate wardrobe for the evening Design menu and place cards Plan, order and purchase party favors Install event décor Host event and enjoy!

Phil Long has been planning events both large and small for more than 40 years.

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Long decorates his mantel with an expansive collection of greenery and ornaments.

for the night. Long makes sure the presentation is unique. He emphasizes the importance of having a vegetarian meal selection on hand, just in case. Long uses a 72-inch round table when hosting an intimate evening, such as this holiday dinner. He finds this arrangement helps conversation flow. Guests at his dinner party are seated at a table with embroidered coverings and chair cushions highlighted by the Venetian glassware settings from Italy and a blend of flowers in winter white shades. Menus and place cards are custom designed and printed to match the décor. According to Long, seating is one of the most important elements of a dinner. “I like to mix couples up and always have a surprise guest,” Long says. “I enjoy the element of surprise, so A cozy fire provides I recommend keeping the warmth on cold guest list a bit of a mystery.” winter evenings. After savoring the meal, guests are welcomed into the family room to enjoy their favorite port or champagne along with entertainment. “Around the holiday time I prefer a pianist,” Long says speaking of the entertainment. “After the wines flow it’s always nice to have a caroler lead guests in traditional songs at the close of the evening. It leaves everyone feeling wonderful and in the spirit of the season.” As a host, Long emphasizes the need to expect the unexpected and to always save time for last minute creative touches. For instance, he advises hosts to always keep a stack of hospitality gifts and whimsical favors on hand, just in case. Hosting and producing events of all kinds keeps Long ever inspired to push the limits and create beauty to be enjoyed. “Every day of my life is a different story.”

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Beat The Bulge Stick to a plan to avoid the trap of overeating. By Katie Williams It’s that time of year again. The house is lit up, the family has gathered together and the dining table is about to collapse under the weight of all the holiday food. No matter how good Aunt Patty’s prime rib is or Grandma Rose’s chocolate ganache pie, the holidays don’t have to be synonymous with “an extra 10 pounds.” This season, enjoy yourself without overdoing it with these tips from local experts.

Why We Overeat There are many reasons that individuals overeat – including boredom and stress – but at this time of year, it seems there’s always a party or social gathering with food at the center of it. “During the holidays, it’s likely that the most common reason that people are getting together is for social events,” says Dr. Michele Neil, an internal and sports medicine physician at SouthCrest Hospital who also is a champion bodybuilder. “We are driven by pleasure, and food is a very simple pleasure. It brings us great satisfaction and great compromise as well. “Food is everywhere and is generally the focus of parties, work meetings and family gatherings,” says Cassie Wrich, a registered dietician at Hillcrest Medical Center. “Food is so readily available that we live to eat when it should be that we eat to live.” Often, people don’t realize how many calories they are consuming due to casual grazing throughout the day. This can be especially dangerous when the ofﬁce break room is full of sweet treats from clients and vendors.

How To Stay On Track “Know when you have an overeating habit,” says Neil. “Like any addiction, you’ve got to know it’s there, and then going in you have to set up a plan. We have to give ourselves boundaries.”

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Neil suggests that knowing how many calories you need in a day and then staying within those guidelines is the first step. Letting family and friends know that you’re managing your weight and having a person who you are accountable to can help keep you on course. “Portion size also is a key factor. Request the small plate and then section it off with your food and eat only that first helping,” she says. Try to load up on the green veggies and low-glycemic foods, like brown rice, legumes and lentils. Also drink a lot of water and refrain from sugar drinks, which can pack a large caloric punch. “The first thing to remember is that it is a holiday, not a ‘holi-month,’” adds Wrich. “We know we are going to eat more on the holidays, but if we would learn to just eat more on those specific days, we wouldn’t have the average 10-pound holiday weight gain. “Have that piece of pie – you know you will – but just have a sliver. At holiday parties, don’t hang around the food table or the kitchen because you will then snack the entire time. Take a small plate and leave the premises,” suggests Wrich. If you find yourself grazing more and indulging more than you should, Neil says to keep in mind that for every extra 100 calories, there should be an extra 30 minutes of exercise.

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Am I Depressed? Learn the signs and symptoms of this common disease. By Rebecca Fast

ou feel out of sorts but can’t pinpoint the reason. It’s a beautiful day, but you can’t seem to muster the motivation to run errands or meet friends for lunch. Or maybe you’ve felt emotionally exhausted for months due to a personal loss or stressful circumstances, but the emptiness, loneliness, and feelings of worthlessness aren’t going away. Are you clinically depressed or battling life’s occasional blues? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10 to 14 percent of Oklahoma adults meet the criteria for depression – placing Oklahoma among the top 10 states in the nation with the highest incidence of the disease. While everyone experiences sadness in life, there are times when those feelings are signs of something more. Doctors would like to spread the news that depression is a common and treatable medical condition. No one should feel ashamed or embarrassed by a diagnosis. Instead, ask for support from family and friends and take the steps needed to achieve a more healthier and happier you. 50

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“People may not be aware that depression is a brain disease that affects the entire body,” says Dr. R. Murali Krishna, president and COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health and the James L. Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit. “Depression’s physical symptoms can include fatigue, re-occurring infections, trouble sleeping, impaired concentration, weight loss or weight gain, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite and a decreased sex drive.” Krishna adds that two out of three people who experience depression never seek treatment, often because they are afraid of what others may think. However, if you are experiencing symptoms, either daily or nearly every day for at least two weeks, it may be time to talk with your doctor. “If you had diabetes or high blood pressure, you would see a doctor. Depression should be treated the same,” says Dr. Jimmie D. McAdams with Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital. “It is a medical illness that can be mild, moderate or severe and can happen out of the blue. There’s not always an obvious external stress.” Many people may feel their lives are going well, but they still ﬁnd themselves struggling with symptoms. “Those who experience moderate to severe depression may ﬁnd themselves unable to function at work, unable to get out of bed in the morning, becoming socially isolated and beginning to have self-worth issues,” says

McAdams. “They start to question whether or not the world or their family and friends would be better off without them. Thoughts of suicide begin to make sense when they should never make sense.” Causes of depression can include biological, psychological and social factors such as genetics, abuse, serious illness, daily stress or grief. Fortunately, there are a variety

A common thread among states reporting high numbers of depression is a prevalence of residents with chronic health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and sleep problems. Dr. Steven Gruenau, a physician with St. John Neurodiagnostics & Sleep Disorder Center, often sees this correlation with his sleep apnea patients. “Twenty to 30 percent of all patients with

of treatments available that have proven effective in helping people recover from or manage their depression. Treatments include medications and techniques such as cognitive therapy. “Cognitive therapy helps patients reframe their thought patterns and teaches them to process experiences in healthier ways,” says Krishna. “Through therapy, patients learn skills they can use throughout their life.”

sleep apnea also suffer from depression,” says Gruenau. “The sleep deprivation, along with other medical conditions, can affect a patient’s quality of life and can contribute to their symptoms of depression.” Gruneau encourages patients to play an active role in the treatment of their illness. Lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating, exercise and the support of family and friends can contribute to a successful recovery.

TYPES OF DEPRESSION There are several types of depression, and they affect people differently – both emotionally and physically. Those suffering from major depression experience five or more symptoms that last for months and inhibit their ability to participate in daily activities, such as going to work, eating and enjoying friends. Women are twice as likely as men to have depression. Minor depression is classified by fewer than five symptoms lasting for at least two weeks. Chronic depression may be less severe than major depression but is long-term and can endure for two or more years. Atypical depres-

sion – which isn’t uncommon despite its name – is characterized by overeating, oversleeping, fatigue and a heightened sensitivity to rejection. Manic depression or bipolar disease is marked by periods of depression followed by episodes of extreme happiness or elation. With seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder, symptoms occur each year, often during the winter months. Postpartum depression affects mothers who after having a child experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression. If you believe you or a loved one is suffering from depression, contact your health care provider today.

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LIFE & LEISURE EXCURSIONS

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Hawaii’s ranching culture is alive and well and offers a unique tourist experience. Photo: Princeville Ranch.

Paniolos Find Hawaii’s unique brand of cowboy by visiting the island state’s large ranches.

By Chuck Mai invited South American cowboys, known as The nname for a Hawaiian cowboy is a “panvaqueros (or vaquieros) to Hawaii to teach iolo.” Although their numbers are decreasHawaiians how to improve their husbandry ing, they can still be found riding around of cattle. Perhaps gauchos came from Arthe large ranches of Hawaii’s islands and gentina, huasos from Chile, vaqueros from spawning customs and legends of their spa Colombia, but the word paniolo, meaning “of own, ow now a part of Hawaiian culture. Spain,” stuck as the word to label these new TThe Origin of Paniolos immigrants. Kamehameha III, the king of the KingK Horses were introduced to the islands in the dom of Hawaii between 1824 and 1854, very beginning of the 19th century, and they 52

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If anyone can name one ranch on the Hawaiian Islands, it is probably Parker Ranch on Hawaii Island. It covers 150,000 acres in the Waimea region of the island. Today, Parker Ranch is still very much involved in preserving the culture of the paniolo. Ranchers go to local schools to teach children about their unique Hawaiian culture, and the ranch also organizes two rodeos of its own: one on July 4 competing against nst other Big Island ranches, and a second on Labor Day, for charity. The Paniolo Hall all of Fame, run by the Hawaii Cattleman’ss s back to Association, is located d auai date anch on K ranch offers a R le il ev Princ on Parker Ranch land. cattle and other working ventures 1831. The rseback ad e tours. There are also ho of r be in zipl num s, such as sizeable ranches on attraction Kauai, most notably the he Princeville Ranch, which ich dates back to 1831 and d puts on cattle drives that hat visitors can take part in. n.

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Hawaii ranches are predominately located in some of the islands’ more ore fragile ecosystems, and, d, although many of the ranches support preservation efforts fforts today, their expansion proved devastating to some Hawaiian awaiian wildlife. Hawaiian bird species, es, such as the Akioloa, Greater Amakihi, Greater koa-finch, Hawaiian mamo, Kakawahie, Kona grosbeak, Lesser koa-finch and Ula-aihawane, are all extinct or thought to be. Now, these birds can be seen only in drawings, which still reveal the beauty that has been lost. However, if some of these birds remain in isolated pockets of Hawaii, the Alakai Swamp in the middle of Kauai might be one place to look. It is beautiful, but hiking is not for the timid. It is very wet, with its 5,150-foot-high Mount Wai’ale’ale often winning the title of world’s wettest spot. To reach the swamp, you need to drive along the south of Kauai and up the spectacular Waimea Canyon (the word, waimea, which means “red water” in Hawaiian, is a place both on Kauai and Big Island, and probably on other Hawaiian islands) all the way to its end, which looks down on the Napali coastline. At the final lookout, the tarmac road ends, replaced by a track that continues for 25 miles or more into terrain that is as

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soon became feral. More manageable types of horses were introduced later on as the ranching business expanded. The islands’ cows also were wild, initially.

primeval as can be. No one knows for sure what is in there. Mists fall with speedy regularity.

Accommodations While on the big island, stay at the AAA Five Diamond-rated Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu: tropical, elegant, quiet, on the ocean and home of the Hualalai aii Grille and fabulous seafood. On the island of Kauai, the luxurious us Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa includes udes its own lagoon, suites with whirlpools, s, three heated indoor pools, tennis and 18 holes les of golf. The resort boasts three restaurants, nts, including Dondero’s, a Four Diamonddrated property with an Old Italy ambi-ance, terrace seating and scrumptious Italian cuisine.

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Oklahoma native Wes Welker, currently in his seventh season in the NFL, is a wide receiver for the New England Patriots.

Oklahoma’s Wes Welker has repeatedly conquered underdog status to stay ahead of the game. By Meika Yates Hines

t’s Halloween, and as the New England Patriots battle the Minnesota Vikings, commentators can’t help but marvel Patriots receiver Wes Welker’s remarkable recovery from injuries suffered last December. At last year’s season finale game, with a record high 122 catches already under his belt, Welker had simultaneously caught his 123rd reception – a feat that stands as the second highest single-season total in NFL history – and endured a debilitating knee injury, tearing two major ligaments. Recovery and potential long-term effects with that kind of injury can wreak havoc and uncertainty on an athlete’s career, but when it comes to challenges, eluding and juking obstacles to become an exception to the rule is pretty much Welker’s not-so-secret superhero power. Despite doubts by some sports analysts that predicted he would miss the beginning of the 2010 season, Welker returned triumphant to lead his team to a 38-24 season opening win over the Cincinnati Bengals, less than eight months after surgery. No stranger to skeptics – they’ve dogged him since his high school days in Oklahoma City – the 29-year-old NFL star says that tapping into questioning and reservation by others is something which often fuels his motivation while on the field. “It’s always changing. You’re always trying to find something somewhere, and it’s definitely sometimes using those people on the outside who are doubting you. But then sometimes it’s a bad practice the day before and you want to come back stronger the next

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day, and some days it’s going off of a good play calling that you’re excited about,” he explains. “Whatever means you have to ﬁnd, you ﬁnd it and use that energy to go out and play well.”

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Although size and speed can be easily measured by the naked eye, skill and ability apparently can be overlooked by some. It appeared that Welker, who always showed so much promise with his incredible quickness, ability to dodge tacklers and impressive high school stats, was being passed over by coaches and scouts in college football. A week after signing day, The Daily Oklahoman All-State Player of the Year and USA Today Oklahoma State Player of the Year had not been offered a Division 1 scholarship. It wasn’t until after a recruit at Texas Tech backed out of his scholarship that it was offered to Welker. “You know, it was really frustrating not being able to get a scholarship until a week after signing day,” Welker recalls. “The whole process was irritating because I knew I could play. I had been named Oklahoma’s state player of the year and no one wanted to give me a shot. “At the same time, though, I always knew that there is a reason for everything and that it would all work out in the end. I just had to keep the faith that it would, and luckily Texas Tech came along and gave me a scholarship. I couldn’t have picked a better place if I tried.” Even before his freshman year at Texas Tech, Welker earned the nickname “The Natural” based on a highlight reel that showcased his versatility and big-game performances.

Long before he became one of the NFL’s most hailed wide receivers to date, Welker tossed the pigskin around his hometown of Oklahoma City. He looks back on countless great times and childhood memories – whether attending private school at Heritage Hall, eating at the Drugstore burger shop in Nichols Hills or spending time with family and friends. A particular family memory that has had a lasting influence on him is the recollection of keeping up with his older brother, Lee. Welker says that his experiences rough housing and playing ball with to find, Lee and his older friends could be rolled up into you part of how he got to be the football player he is to go out and play well.” today. In short, they never lightened up on him because he was younger It wasn’t long before he got his chance to show everyone what he and smaller. had to offer and quickly emerged as a star in Lubbock. “Oh no, it was never Over his four-year career, Welker was one of the most exciting like that. They never, ever players on the Raiders roster, with 259 receptions for 3,019 yards went easy on me – there and 21 touchdowns. were plenty of calls to He also set a now-tied NCAA record for scoring eight touchdown 911. It was a typical big returning punts in his career and won the Mosi Tatupu Award in brother beating up little 2003, which is given annually to the best special teams player in Wes Welker speaks to children on behalf brother thing,” he muses. college football. of his foundation. “I think growing up “I think anything is possible. A lot of it is staying positive and playing against guys five believing in yourself and knowing that you have the ability to go out years older than I was made there and get it done,” Welker says. me a little bit tougher. They took a lot of “The days that I don’t have that attitude and confidence, I don’t play as well and I don’t cheap shots, so I had to learn how to take practice as well – I don’t do the things I need to do to be successful. It’s one of those deals those hits and get back up and fight on.” where you bring your lunch pail and go to work daily – because that’s what it is.” By the time Welker got to high school, a After what had been a prolific college football career, “The Natural” once again faced naturally dogged perseverance on the field adversity when NFL drafting came about, with many people overlooking all of his nummade him notorious and his team a force to bers and accomplishments and instead focusing on his size and stature, which were, by be reckoned with. typical League standards, less than that of the average player who towered over his five While at Heritage Hall, Welker became foot, seven inch, 185-pound frame. a legendary contributor on offense, defense Originally signed as an undrafted rookie and free agent by the San Diego Chargers in and special teams and helped lead his team spring 2004, Welker was hastily cut from the team before he had a chance to play a game. to the 2A state football championship. He was later signed by the Miami Dolphins for three seasons before being acquired by the Patriots in exchange for a second and seventh-round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft. “Being in my position and having had people tell me I’m not fast enough and I’m not Dodging Opposition big enough – well, it makes me just concentrate on going out there and running the route He was a powerhouse at Heritage Hall – as fast as I possibly can. That’s every other guy out there playing the game. We’re all on a with his obvious talent and dominance on the pretty level playing field as far as I’m concerned,” he says. field out there for all the world to witness – And that’s worked out quite well for him. and he had the numbers to prove it. Currently in his fourth season in New England, Welker has become a vital part of the When it came time for scholarships and Patriot family, earning Pro Bowl honors following the 2008 and 2009 seasons and owning college recruiting, however, things didn’t go as the Welkers had anticipated.

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the top three single-season reception totals in Patriots history. Welker also caught 11 passes for 103 yards in Super Bowl XLII, tying the Bowl record for most receptions in a game. “It’s great here in New England. It’s all about football 24/7. It’s almost football overload really, but you almost like it better that way. I wouldn’t want distractions and things that come into play getting in the way,” he says. “We’re here to play football – that’s our mindset. Go out and play well on a daily basis. We don’t really get off base from that, and it’s a good thing.” Accomplishments such as these are hard earned, and to do so means to juggle a jam-packed schedule revolving around practices, games and meetings. This being said, Welker’s free time isn’t exactly what you would call “free.” During his collegiate career He spends much of what at Texas Tech, Welker racked little personal time he has up several awards, records resting, getting massages, and recognitions as a wide receiver for the Red Raiders. chiropractic and other bodywork done and perhaps squeezing in a movie “I deﬁnitely think that and going out to dinner when he can. when you want to help When he gets the chance to make it back home to Oklahoma City, Welker looks forward to hanging out with his family, especially his niece and nephew, and visiting old friends. “I just relax and eat well, really. My mom cooks – she makes this rice casserole that makes my mouth water right now just talking about it. She always makes sure to cook that, and my dad grills steaks and chicken.” Welker says that his parents, Leland and Shelley, make it out to his games quite often and are an important part of how he has gotten to where he is today. “They’ve always offered their guidance, but at the same time, they’ve also always let me live my life, knowing that I’ll have ups and downs and make mistakes. They’ve always been very supportive with everything I’ve ever done.”

profit organization established by Welker that has made a positive impact on thousands of kids in Oklahoma City. After visiting with some of the kids at the schools where his brother and sister in-law were teaching at the time, Welker saw an opportunity to make a lasting influence on at-risk youth within the community. “The stories that so many of them had to share really showed me that there is so much going on with kids in our communities that we don’t even realize,” he explains. “I definitely think that sports is a great place to start when you want to help encourage kids’ full potential. It can give them something positive to take home that they can do and get involved with. We can teach them that not everything goes right in football or in life, but you’ve just got to stick with it and stay after it and make sure that at the end of the day, you can say that you did your best.” With an unfortunate number of public schools lacking funding for extracurricular activities and sports, the Wes Welker Foundation provides grants to qualifying organizations and schools in the Oklahoma City area twice a year. In 2009, Welker’s football camp gave more than 300 kids the opportunity to learn about the importance of teamwork and leadership skills, and in the next year, the Foundation hopes to expand the free camp program to other sports such as basketball and soccer. As for his own positive attitude, Welker practices what he preaches and doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks the walk, defining success as something to stick with working towards each and every day. “Big success is always up in the air,” he says. “Every day you can try to strive for something more and do something better.” “You can look at the day before, learn from it the next day and move on. I think there’s always still a ways to go when it comes to achieving success – that’s always been the way it has been for me, and that will be the way it is ‘till the day I die.”

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Giving Back Having been provided with positive role models like his parents, it’s no surprise that Welker himself has gone on to become a role model to countless children, particularly in his hometown. What started out as a single football camp has grown into The Wes Welker Foundation, a non-

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Rebecca Creal Tucker Vice President of Trend fabrics, a division of Fabricut, Tulsa. Wearing a blue rabbit jacket by Diane Von Furstenberg, sequined top and leather leggings by Ralph Lauren Black Label and python pumps by Christian Louboutin. Carrying a red skull satin clutch by Alexander McQueen. Rebecca most admires the style of Sarah Jessica Parker’s character of Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City because it is eclectic, unexpected, not too serious and always inspiring. Her favorite article of clothing is a mink stole that belonged to her grandmother. In keeping true to the Harry Connick Jr. tune, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile,” Rebecca says her favorite accessory is a big smile. Her favorite designer is Gustavo Cadile; he dresses a lot of stars for the red carpet, and he also created Rebecca’s wedding dress. “His style reminds me of a modern Valentino – feminine and glamorous,” she says.

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Teresa Grega-Dissell Retail manager for J. Spencer Jewelry & Gifts and special events and promotions for Johnathan Kayne, Norman. Wearing a nude mesh and black leather bodysuit by Akira Black Label, black leather bow belt, black fur boots by Christian Louboutin and black and crystal bracelets. Teresa’s ﬁrst fashion moment came when she began modeling. She has since grown to love the designs of Chanel, Christian Louboutin and Norma Kamali. Her favorite accessory is a hat. “I love a great fedora that has an edge to it,” Teresa says. She adds that the song that best describes her style would be “I Walk The Line” by the late, great Johnny Cash.

Eric Dissell Greenskeeper, Norman. Wearing longsleeve paisley button up shirt by Robert Graham, jeans by True Religion, black leather boots by Mark Mason and black denim jacket by Pop Iconic. Eric’s favorite articles of clothing are vintage t-shirts. “I like ﬁnding ones that are unique,” he says. It’s no surprise that Eric’s favorite stores to frequent are vintage stores because of their unique offerings. He shares a love of hats with his wife, Teresa, and loves everything “from a Fedora to a driving hat.”

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Eugenia Johnson Endodontist, Tulsa. Wearing a dress by Derek Lam, shoes by Christian Louboutin and watch by Cartier. Carrying an evening bag by Chloe. Eugenia’s style reﬂects her taste in timeless fashion, citing Audrey Hepburn as her most revered fashion icon. “I think highly of her incredible sense of style, as well as her elegance and her inspirational beauty,” Eugenia says. She also admires the feminine style of Chanel clothing.

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Tim Cole Chiropractor and A.R.T. specialist, Tulsa. Wearing jeans by Hudson, hooded t-shirt by Akira, denim jacket by Hudson and Red Wing boots. While his daily work outﬁts of scrubs are comfortable, Tim doesn’t believe they truly express his style. “A comfortable pair of straight leg jeans, a graphic t-shirt, a jacket and Creative Rec shoes” is what he wears when he wants to feel great with little effort. “I have a mild jacket fetish,” he confesses. DECEMBER 2010 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

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Liz Haskins Entrepreneur, Oklahoma City. Wearing a red jacket, red and white print blouse, black pants and shoes, all by Christian Dior. Liz says she doesn’t have a favorite article of clothing, but she loves her blue Chanel sunglasses. “Sunglasses are one of the last things you put on, and they are one of the things that people talk about,” she says, citing the continuing popularity of “Jackie O” sunglasses. Liz believes that it’s not what you wear, but how you wear it that creates style. For a great outfit, she starts with the basics, then layers on color and accessories to make a great outfit. “I can make it wild looking, or I can make it conservative,” she says. But no outfit is complete without her five-inch platform heels. “I’ve been interested in fashion from the second I knew what the word meant.”

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Lael Wojcik Wife, mother and community volunteer, Tulsa. Wearing cobalt fulllength gown by Tadashi and jewelry by John Hardy and David Yurman. A native of Seattle, Lael grew up shopping at the flagship Nordstrom store. “You can’t go wrong,” she says of Nordstrom. Lael’s favorite way to accessorize any outfit is with a great Tolani scarf. “They can add a splash of color and style to anything basic,” she says. When she wants to look good with little effort, Lael opts for a sheath dress paired with great shoes and jewelry, an outfit reminiscent of her fashion icons, Sophia Loren and Jennifer Aniston.

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Joel-lyn McCormick Prosecuting Attorney/Assistant United States Attorney, Tulsa. Wearing a white silk blouse with bow by Ralph Lauren, black suit by Dolce & Gabbana and peep-toe pumps by Stuart Weitzman. Joel-lyn looks for strong fashion with a feminine touch in her wardrobe, so she often looks to classic designers, such as Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and St. John. For a great look with little effort, Joel-lyn pairs a crisp white shirt and colorful sweater with a black skirt. “I’m not a slave to swiftly changing trends,” she says. Her favorite articles of clothing are outerwear pieces, such as wraps, jackets and coats, and she has a weakness for great handbags, especially by designers Brahmin and Judith Leiber.

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Vice President of Media, Jordan Associates Advertising/Communications, Oklahoma City. Wearing a black and gold brocade miniskirt with black cashmere turtleneck sweater with black and gold belt by Tracy Rees. Perusing the pages of fashion magazines and studying the photos led Helen to know that she wanted to eventually wear clothes like the ones she admired in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Among her fashion icons is Princess Grace of Monaco for “her understated, dreamy elegance,” and she admires the designers Oscar de la Renta for his sensational ball gowns and Ralph Lauren for his timeless, classic looks. Helen’s favorite articles of clothing are a black leather miniskirt and a New York Yankees t-shirt, and she believes any outfit can benefit from her favorite accessory, 4 1/2inch heels. Helen says that looking good always takes effort, but her favorite outfit to pull together quickly is skinny jeans, a black sweater and high-heeled boots.

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Evan Hopkins CRE investor, fashion show producer and visionary, Oklahoma City. Wearing a detailed custom plaid suit, classic white button up by H&M, Oklahoma City Thunder-inspired neck tie and brown wing tip shoes. Evan’s ﬁrst fashion moment was sharing fashion ideas with Kanye West at a family reunion. He hasn’t looked back since, producing fashion shows and rocking his own style. He most admires the designs of Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs. “These designers give you the ability to be trendy without overdoing it,” he says.

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Charles Faudree Decorator; interior designer, Tulsa. Wearing a black tuxedo and tuxedo shoes, both by Ralph Lauren. The world-renowned interior designer is faithful to fashion designer Ralph Lauren and says that the clothier’s New York City store is the most beautiful in the country. Charles’ ﬁrst fashion moment was his ﬁrst communion suit, and he will almost always opt for the traditional, classic look of a bowtie and sweater paired with a blazer.

Francie Faudree Gillman Retired interior designer, Tulsa. Wearing Versace. Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is Francie’s fashion icon. “I could never be that skinny, but I would love to be that creative,” Francie quips. When she wants to look great with little effort, Francie throws on a pair of skinny black jeans and big jewelry. She also loves “all accessories, especially glasses.”

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Monica Basu Community Health Senior Program Ofﬁcer, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Tulsa. Wearing IndianSalwar Kameez.

Ali Harter Musician, Oklahoma City. Wearing vintage dress and belt, knee high boots by Minnetonka, vintage jewelry and necklace from Warpaint Clothing Co. When it comes to fashion icons, Ali likes to keep it in the family. “Dad always had the keys on the belt, chain wallet, his reading glasses were aviators and he wore trucker hats,” she remembers. When putting together a great outﬁt, Ali opts for vintage. “I like vintage stuff, or my (clothes) that have turned into vintage because I’ve worn them out of style.”

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Monica’s first fashion moment came when she moved to the United States at age 12. In keeping true to her international heritage, she admires designers who have classic designs with an international flair, a look which she often finds herself shopping for outside of the U.S. For Monica, her go-to outfit when she wants to look great with little effort is something black with great jewelry and shoes, two of her favorite accessories.

Samantha Crain Musician, songwriter, arts-and-crafter, Oklahoma City. Wearing a dress by Guy Baxter and vintage boots. The musician holds dear her red Lucchese cowboy boots. “They are just the right amount of rugged and wacky,” she says. Samantha says the song that best captures her sense of style is “Kansas City Stomp” by Jelly Roll Morton. “When I have time to have morning tea, get dressed just how I want and go outside to start my day, this is the song that’s (playing) in my head,” she says.

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Stay-at-home mom, Tulsa. Wearing a gauze jersey gathered dress, shearling platform boots and amber and gold rock chain, all by Burberry Prorsum, and vintage brass cuff.

Trying on her mother’s stiletto heels and furs in the ‘80s spurred Cassie’s lifelong love of fashion. “I wanted to be just like her,” she remembers. Cassie’s fashion sense has matured since then, and now her go-to outﬁt includes Adriano Goldschmeid jeans and a black top. She still does, however, reach for those stilettos. Cassie admires the styles of Audrey Heburn and Sarah Jessica Parker because their looks are “effortless…paired with ultimate style.” She counts among her favorite accessories a blue topaz necklace and her Rolex and says her favorite stores in which to do some die-hard shopping are Barneys and Neiman Marcus for their guaranteed great selections.

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Carrie Shawver Homemaker, Oklahoma City. Wearing black and white striped dress by Temperley London, black cropped jacket and scarf by Moschino Cheap & Chic, shoes by Chanel and vintage hat. Carrie’s ﬁrst fashion moment has shaped how she views shopping. “As a child, my mother made shopping an event,” Carrie remembers. “We would dress in hats, gloves and special shoes, shop for the day and have lunch.” Carrie still likes to make shopping an event, which is why she enjoys the special service provided by locally owned boutiques, such as Consortium, Gordon Stuart and Balliets in Oklahoma City.

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Derek Knowlton Owner of Warpaint Clothing Co. and lead guitarist of The Pretty Black Chains, Oklahoma City. Wearing a t-shirt by Warpaint Clothing Co., jacket by 24k, April 77 jeans, vintage black boots, vintage beanie and DIY mala prayer necklace. Derek’s style can be summed up in one phrase: rock ‘n’ roll. It’s no surprise that this guitarist favors vintage cowboy boots and a black leather jacket. “I tend to be inspired by the essence of the rock ‘n’ roll attitude,” he says. “Speciﬁcally, the ability to wear whatever you want.”

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ﬁnancial future,” says Thomas Ritchie, CPA and partner at the Tulsa ofﬁce of EideBailly. “We all know we need to do it, but we don’t put any time or effort toward it.”

can’t evaluate what you can’t measure, and measuring means numbers. The ﬁnancial ins and outs of any household are likely to be spread over at least a dozen summaries and

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First, you’ll be able to make that critical financial evaluation before the New Year begins. Second, you won’t be ripping file folders out of desks to find them for your tax advisor on April 14. When it comes time to look at your finances, remember that there are only two places you can stand: in the black or in the red. Ignore fancy advice books, websites and DVDs. Get out a notebook and calculator – or computer spreadsheet if you’re joining us in the 21st century – and run the numbers, by the numbers. Don’t freak out if you’re in the red. But if you’re in the black, don’t sit on your laurels. Now’s the time to make those New Year’s resolutions that will put you on the path to improving your financial circumstances. In conversations about fiscal health, the topic that always comes up first is credit cards. Americans are burying themselves under mountains of consumer debt. “More times than not, people spend too much money,” says Ritchie. “They spend more than they make, and that creates a lot of problems.” The solution: cut ‘em up. Visa and American Express will be sorry, but you won’t. If you have credit card debt, pay it off as quickly as possible. The second most popular topic in these conversations is taxes. Those are a lot trickier. You can’t simply cut them up. But if you start planning now, you can soften up the hit you’ll take in April. “Unless congress extends the Bush tax cuts, the low capital gains tax rate and low tax on dividends, tax rates are going up next year,” says John Cary, Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management at Tulsa’s Morgan Stanley Smith Barney office. “It’s anyone’s guess whether they’re going to do that or not in the last days.” Because tax cuts are up in the air, experts recommend taking the conservative route with your updated financial plan. “With the political climate the way it is, we don’t know what the tax breaks are going to be in 2011,” says Ritchie. “We know there will probably be changes because the House is solid red Republican now. That could mean tax cuts. If we knew we were going into higher tax brackets in 2011, we might not do what we normally do, such as donate to a charity. But that’s an unknown. Knowing what we know today, though, I would recommend business as usual.”

Instead of parking money on credit cards, now’s the time to start thinking about parking it in the stock market. There are unusual events afoot that smart investors should take advantage of. Interest rates are spectacularly low. That’s good for the bond market, and it’s good for the stock market. Traditionally, the bond market sinks when the stock market rises. Not so this year, and it takes the guesswork out of choosing between the two. “The current situation is that we’re in a bull market in both the stock market and the bond market,” adds Cary. Spread your new investments out. “Generally speaking, I think it’s prudent and smart to be very well diversified,” adds Cary. “We all learn and know that diversification reduces risk. Nevertheless, I often find people with half of their portfolio in one stock. Maybe it’s their former employer. Maybe it’s their favorite company. That’s usually not a good idea for the long run.” Regardless of your financial position, there’s always time to make up for past mistakes or capitalize on previous good decisions. “There’s a great saying,” says Ritchie. “‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.’” DECEMBER 2010 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

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tancy and $28 trillion in assets, will continue to affect the American landscape in complex and diverse ways. Among the population 65 and older, 69 percent will develop disabilities before they die and 35 percent will eventually enter a continuous care facility. Coupling the growing elderly population and the increasing rate of age-related disabilities with the existing shortage of Oklahoma health care work-

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median age increases from 34 to 39 years, and Americans aged 65 and over will have doubled.

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COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRY Can you make a denture look like teeth or do they all have perfectly straight teeth and look unnatural? You can have a denture prosthesis that can look very natural and match your previous teeth both in shape and position. Many times, the size and position Dr. Chris Ward of the upper and lower jaws dictate the D.D.S. rotations, crowding or uniqueness of an individual’s tooth position. When you try to straighten them in a denture, sometimes a different tooth size is chosen to make your new teeth ﬁt together in a straight line. For some patients, this is a poor option as they do not want to change their appearance. Another consideration in converting to a denture from natural teeth is the bone loss that is initiated when teeth are extracted. All these things should be discussed with your dentist prior to making impressions for your prosthesis.

Chris Ward, D.D.S. 12814 E 101st Pl N, Suite 101 Owasso, OK 74055 918.274.4466 www.ChrisWardDDS.com

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ATTORNEY AT LAW My neighbor threw her kitten outside in the cold. What happens to the kitten if I take it to the animal shelter? Cats and dogs that are held by a shelter or other agency can be: 1) reclaimed by the owner if the owner Esther M. Sanders can show that the animal was not neglected or abused; 2) adopted by a suitable home; 3) delivered to a licensed educational or research institution; or 4) euthanized as set forth pursuant to Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Chapter 15, Section 501. Household pets can be adopted through an agency after the pet is sterilized or neutered, or the adopting party must sign an agreement and deposit funds to pay for the procedure to be completed on a future date.

Attorney at Law Sanders & Associates, P.C. 1015 S. Detroit Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 918.745.2000 Telephone 918.745.0575 Facsimile 800.745.2006 Toll Free

BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC SURGEON If I am diabetic, how often should I get my eyes examined? Generally, you need to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam annually if you have controlled diabetes. The frequency of these visits may increase based upon the affect the diabetes is Dan Langley, D.O. having on your eye. Since diabetes affects several structures of the eye, it can cause retinal problems and cataracts. Diabetic retinopathy is also a complication from diabetes and can cause blindness. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when they diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina. It usually has no early warning signs, which is why it is so important to stay on top of getting your comprehensive dilated eye exam annually to detect if you have any complications so that treatment can be started immediately.

Dan Langley, D.O. EyeCare Associates of South Tulsa 10010 E. 81st St. Tulsa, OK 74133 918.250.2020 www.southtulsaeye.com

BUSINESS COACH Can you provide me some key areas that a Business Coach will work with me on? That is a consistent question that I have been receiving lately. With our current economic time, most business owners/leaders have viewed Steve Ferguson Business Coaching as a luxury versus a need. However, it should be viewed as the opposite during these times; a business coach can actually help you become more effective and more proﬁtable. Here are just a few examples of how The Growth Coach can assist you: Investment Opportunities (Return On Investment - ROI) Proﬁtability Vision Balance (Professional and Personal) Marketing and Sales Productivity Results/Accountability Time Management

Systems/Processes Leadership Inﬂuence Leveraging Key Resources Management of Key Projects Innovation Networking

Call me for a no-fee, one-hour consultation.

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RADIOLOGIST My doctor says that I have spinal stenosis and need back surgery. Are there other options? Spinal stenosis affects a little over one million Americans. Each year, many of these patients end up with a lumbar fusion, an invasive and expensive spine surgery. Unfortunately for Dr. James Webb, patients with spinal stenosis, the only M.D. options have traditionally been pain injections or surgery. There is a new procedure available that can relieve the symptoms of spinal stenosis in as little as 15 minutes. It’s called the minimally invasive lumbar decompression, or MILD. The MILD procedure can be done under light sedation, much like a pain injection. Most patients have signiﬁcant improvement in their pain – typically a 75 percent decrease in their pain. And unlike a steroid shot, the results don’t wear off. This is a useful procedure for patients who wish to avoid an invasive spine surgery or who have been that they are too old or ill to undergo major surgery.

Dr. James Webb, M.D. Musculoskeletal Imaging of Tulsa 6757 S. Yale Tulsa, OK 918.260.9322 www.tulsamsk.com

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What is fluorosis? Dental fluorosis is too much of a good thing. Dental fluorosis is a non-harmful cosmetic change in appearance of teeth. The teeth affected are usually a mottled yellow and/or opaque color and in severe Dr.Gary GaryFisher, FisherD.D.S. D.D.S. cases can be unsightly and offensive. Fluorosis only occurs in children under age 6 who inadvertently ingest higher than optimal amounts of fluoride, and is noticed when permanent teeth erupt. Older children and adults are not at risk for dental fluorosis. This condition is totally preventable when parents closely monitor use of all fluoride-containing dental products by children under 6. ADA-accepted toothpastes have printed labels that say, “Do not swallow. Use only pea-sized amounts for children under 6. To prevent swallowing, children under 6 should be supervised in the use of toothpaste.” Fluoride supplements should only be prescribed for children living in non-fluoridated areas.

Overall, consumers are more conservative during national crisis times and during election years. However, there are many people in our market benefiting from the historically low JoAnna Blackstock interest rates. It’s a great time to buy additional real estate or make a great purchase if you don’t have something to sell that’s hard to move. Relocation buyers are still coming into Tulsa, lease/purchases and owner carry finance options are becoming more popular. Interest rates are very low and you DO NOT have to have 20% down or a 720+ credit score to get a loan. Conservative real estate in Tulsa translates into contingent contracts for sellers and buyers. An experienced real estate professional can coach you through the creative financing options and put buyers in touch with lenders that fit their needs. Many real estate firms also offer leasing and property management services to help retain their customers through these interesting times.

Gary Fisher, D.D.S., P.C. Pediatric Dentistry 1203 E. 33 St. Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74105 918.744.1555

PR & MARKETING CONSULTANT What are the beneﬁts to using social networking sites for my business? There are many beneﬁts. First, social networking helps establish a relationship with your customers and creates an ongoing conversation. And, if you are genuine with your prospects, it Jessica Powell can instill a sense of trust in your David Leifeste, company. Secondly, social media gives your business an online presence at a lower cost. So, you can save money and increase your SEO, which means that you’re more likely to be found on search engines such as Google. Also, it’s important to know that social media is more than Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to research the best social networking site for your business.

Jessica Powell Emerge Interactive Media 5125 S. Garnett, Suite E Tulsa, OK 74146 918.794.3555 www.emergeinteractivemedia.com Views expressed in the Professionals do not necessarily represent the views of Oklahoma Magazine, Schuman Publishing Co. or its afﬁliates.

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PLASTIC SURGEON What should I look for in a doctor for my plastic surgery needs? This question is posed often and it is hard to know with all the letters that follow physicians and surgeons names. Some things to Joey Manduano look for would be that the surgeon D.O., F.A.C.O.S. has completed a formal training program and that his or her training has been certiﬁed by one of the few boards such as the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or a board recognized by the American Medical Association. If you are considering a procedure to be done in the doctors ofﬁce, check to see that he or she has hospital privileges for that particular procedure. You can ask for references from patients for whom the surgeon has performed surgery. Also, make certain that you feel comfortable with your surgeon; you should be able to talk openly and ask any question that you feel appropriate. Good patient/ doctor communication is paramount for your experience to be of good quality, safe and professional.

Joey Manduano D.O., F.A.C.O.S. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Professional Skincare Clinic 2219 E. 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74114 918.749.5522

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I play volleyball, so will physical therapy help the patellar tendonitis in my knee?

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Patellar tendonitis is the condition that arises when the tendon and the tissues that surround it become inﬂamed and irritated. It is a knee injury related to jumping-type sports, such as basketball Vince Frisillo, and volleyball, but is also seen in runMPT ning and soccer players. A combination of factors leads to patellar tendonitis, including increasing intensity and frequency of physical activity, tight leg muscles, muscular imbalance and weak leg muscles. Pain is usually sharp directly over the patellar tendon when you are active, and will persist as a dull ache at rest. Initial treatment includes rest, performing exercises in a pain-free range and ice after activities that cause pain. Your doctor may prescribe physical therapy, which can help you adjust body mechanics to distribute the forces exerted through the knee during physical activity. They can also help to stretch tight muscles, especially the quadriceps, and strengthen the patellar tendon and surrounding muscles to limit further injury. A therapist might also administer a patellar tendon strap to help distribute force away from the tendon as you return to regular activities.

Vince Frisillo, MPT Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Excel Therapy Specialists 918.246.7600 www.exceltherapyok.com

This is a good question, given Western society’s obsession with immediate gratification and our tendency to wish our problems away. Unfortunately, this is a question within Courtney the medical field that has become Linsenmeyerpolarized resulting in patient confuO’Brien, PhD sion, creating psychotropic drug dependency and enabling individual dysfunctional behaviors to continue with no accountability. Although it is critical to acknowledge the importance and value of medications within the mental health field for those who are clinically in need of such care, there is a difference between treating the symptoms versus treating the individual.

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My Christmas gift suggestions are: To your enemy, Forgiveness, To an opponent, Tolerance, To a friend, Your Heart, To every child, A Good Example, To yourself, Respect.

Anything else you give will be “window dressing.”

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON When is shoulder pain serious? The shoulder frequently causes problems for people of all ages as well as athletes. There are two basic OKLAHOMA MAGAZINE MAYfi2009 types of shoulder problems.| The rst is a traumatic injury. These injuries are frequently caused from lifting weights or throwing. If there is no David Nonweiler improvement within the first two M.D. weeks an evaluation should be done by an orthopedist who specializes in shoulder problems. A second type of shoulder problem occurs gradually with no specific injury. This is from irritation of the rotator cuff by spurs around the shoulder. The treatment for this problem is rest, specifically avoiding activities away from the body. Anti-inflammatory medications may help like Advil or Aleve. If these symptoms persist for longer than a month or two, an evaluation is recommended. The early evaluation and treatment of shoulder problems can prevent more serious problems later.

David Nonweiler, MD Central States Orthopedic Specialists 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74136 (918) 481-2767 www.csosortho.com

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Digestive enzymes are not only safe but also necessary, for we cannot live without them. Enzymes convert food we eat into chemical structures that can pass through the cell membrane lining the digestive tract and into the bloodstream. Enzymes also John Jackson assist in converting food into new muscle, bone, nerves and glands. Enzymes work with the liver, helping store excess food for energy and building needs. The body is a living organism that is enzyme-dependent directly affecting our sleeping, breathing, working and even thinking. Enzymes also assist the kidneys, lungs, liver, skin and colon in their important eliminative tasks. All uncooked foods contain an abundance of food enzymes, including nuts, seeds and dairy foods, which are relatively high in fat, also contain lipase, which aids in digestion. The two most potent digestive enzymes are protease and amylase. These enzymes deal with digestion of protein and carbohydrates.

John Jackson Personal Trainer St. John Siegfried Health Club 1819 E. 19th St. Tulsa, OK 74104 918.902.4028 jljackson70@hotmail.com

When selecting a builder, there are multiple ingredients that contribute to the whole. To only use this one measure would be the same as judgBrian Wiggs ing recipes based on the amount of one ingredient. Two cups of sugar might be perfect for one recipe, but another would call for much more. To really get enough information on any given builder, you must do your homework. Talk to at least three of his past clients and ask these questions: 1) Would you use him again? 2) Did he meet the budget? 3) Did he exceed your expectations? 4) Did he ﬁnish on time? 5) Were you satisﬁed with his knowledge? 6) Was he available and attentive throughout the process? 7) Were his organizational skills adequate? If you get more than one no, then keep looking.

Brian Wiggs 302 W. Main St. Jenks, OK 74037 918.518.5678 www.briandwiggs.com

HOSPICE CARE This will be my first holiday without my spouse. I thought of joining a support group but am afraid it will depress me more. What is your advice? The first holidays without your loved one can be difficult. What may help is to surround yourself with a good Ava Caughrean support system. It is often the loneliness that may worsen feelings of grief or depression. Sometimes having a formal support system, such as a bereavement counselor, clergy member or group can really help ease the loneliness and pain. Many find it helpful and meaningful to be a part of a group where others have experienced similar situations and can empathize with the feelings that surround a loss. Often, group members can relate to situations and feelings that family members and friends do not fully understand. Please surround yourself with support and take care this holiday season.

Ava Caughrean Grace Hospice of Oklahoma 6400 South Lewis, Suite 1000 Tulsa, OK 74136 918.744.7223 www.gracehospice.com

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Now is the time to protect yourself and your loved ones from a potentially deadly disease. By Chera Kimiko can come on fast and may include fever, body The air is crisp; trees are shedding their leaves. aches, coughing and sneezing. That can only mean one thing: Flu season is “There can also be sore throat, congestion, right around the corner. headache and extreme fatigue, and there may “The flu season typically hits in January or even be vomiting and diarrhea.” early February,” says Melanie Christian, the But generally, according to Spillars, body spokeswoman for the Tulsa City-County Health aches are usually the determining factor beDepartment. “So, November and December are tween the flu and a cold. the months when you want to start getting those “If you have body aches along with common flu shots.” cold symptoms,” Spillars says, “get to the docChristian stresses that flu vaccination is very tor within 48 hours. That way the doctor can important and not something people should examine you and possibly prescribe Tamiflu to put off doing. In fact, this year for the first time help minimize the duration and severity of the ever, the Centers for Disease Control recomsymptoms.” mend everyone over six months of age get Vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu, immunized. but covering your mouth with a tissue when you “Influenza is the eighth leading cause of cough or sneeze can also help. death in Tulsa County, and I think a lot of “When someone sneezes and doesn’t cover it people don’t realize that. Influenza can strike a with a tissue, 100,000 infectious particles leave perfectly healthy person, child or adult and have that person’s mouth at 200 miles per hour,” Spilthem in an intensive care unit within 24 hours.” lars says. “This contaminates everything three Dr. Brannon Spillars, an internist at Southfeet in front of that person.” Crest Hospital, says the symptoms of the flu

Until you’re vaccinated, Christian says you can protect yourself from the flu in other ways. Wash your hands for 20 seconds several times a day, eat lots of fruits and vegetables and get plenty of rest. “If you do have the flu,” Christian adds, “stay home from work. Your colleagues will thank you for protecting them.” The Tulsa City-County Health Department began administering flu shots in early November. This year’s vaccine covers both the seasonal flu and H1N1. For more information call the Tulsa CityCounty Health Department at 918.595.4500.

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When Steve Mason, the original owner of Iguana Mexican Grill, had to close his Nichols Hills restaurant due to building and parking issues, he knew it wouldn’t be for long. One short hiatus, two new partners and a top-notch chef later, Iguana is enjoying its third year in business with a fresh atmosphere, exciting ﬂavors, a bevy of drinks and a spicy new attitude as one of the hottest, hippest Okla-Mex eateries in OKC. With new partners Robert Painter and Chef Ryan Parrott in tow, PHOTOS BY BRENT FUCHS.

Iguana shares a spot on the restaurant row of Ninth Street in downtown OKC. Painter was thrilled to ﬁnd a location in the middle of urban renewal. “With the Oklahoma City Thunder coming to town, we positioned ourselves as a pre-game stop early on,” he says. Inside, Iguana is one big splash of color. Brightly colored paintings adorn every wall and the dining area is spotted with mismatched locally made tables and vivid orange chairs. But most exciting of all are Parrott’s eclectic new tastes, beginning with the selection of tequila. “We offer about 100 varieties, and it keeps our customers excited about coming back and trying new varieties. Our cocktail list is also DECEMBER 2010 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

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Who says you have to wait until next year’s Oktoberfest to enjoy great German beer and food? Certainly not Fassler Hall, a downtown Tulsa bar and restaurant that celebrates the heartiness of German food and drink. Try one of the more than two dozen German beers offered either by draft or bottle, including Spaten, Warsteiner, Beck’s and Hofbrau. Draft beer is available by the half- or full liter. Domestics and other imported beers are also available by draft or bottle. Fassler Hall also serves up sophisticated cocktails, including the Red Baron, a house-made, bacon-infused vodka and Bloody Mary mix garnished with cheddar cheese, sausage and jalapeno. Speaking of sausage, be sure to order up plenty of sausage to accompany your beer or cocktail. Choices include lamb sausage served with grilled

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Pretzels, bratwurst with sauerkraut and a Chicago-style beef hot dog are served with hand-cut French fries.

peppers and onions with a cucumber mint yogurt, bratwurst, jagerwurst, andouille and habanero chicken sausages. And you simply must try the hand-cut French fries, fried in duck fat. Fassler Hall, located at 304 S. Elgin Ave. in downtown Tulsa, is open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. 918.576.7898. www.fasslerhall.com

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very popular,” Parrott says. “Some of the unique offerings include chipotle infused vodka, muddled cucumber, agave syrup and shaved white chocolate. We use fresh juices for all drinks, and the tequila can be made into a margarita.” Make sure to dig into the chalupa nachos, a crowd appetizer favorite, featuring crispy corn chalupas, sweet black bean sauce, melted cheese, jalapeno, guacamole and sour cream ($6). The crab “BLT” tacos are a chef specialty, with fresh seasoned crabmeat, applewood smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and guajillo aioli served in flour tortillas ($13). Or for a more exotic flavor, sample the chile rellenos: two blue corn-dusted Anaheim peppers, one filled with four cheeses and the other with adobo chicken, pico de gallo and cheese ($14). Parrott’s talent is obvious upon tasting the food. In fact, he’s held positions at various other OKC establishments, including Petroleum Club, Café 501, Ranch Steakhouse, The Mantel Wine Bar and Bistro and Deep Fork Grill. But when the opportunity to join Iguana came along, “I chose Iguana because of the partnership. With Steve Mason and Robert Painter, we could do anything together,” Parrott says. “I think the attitude is what sets us apart from other Mexican restaurants,” says Painter. “We’re progressive and fun, and we feel like everyone should have a great time when they come.” Iguana Mexican Grill is located at 9 NW 9th St. in OKC and is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m., weekends until 11 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Be sure to stop by Iguana Mexican Grill each Tuesday for $1 tacos from 4 p.m. until close. 405.606.7172. www.iguanamexicangrill.com

This small pizzeria located in Edmond is anything but humble. Serving up traditional Chicago- and New York-style pizza in many signature ﬂavors, the eatery has gained a cult following in its short lifetime. Followers rave about the Meat Lovers, which combines Humble Pie’s signature red sauce with pepperoni, summer sausage, sliced Italian sausage, applewood smoked bacon, Canadian bacon and a ﬁve-cheese blend. Another favorite is the Greek Goddess, a pie topped with red sauce, chicken, feta, mushrooms,

sun-dried tomatoes, fresh garlic, artichoke hearts, black olives and ﬁve-cheese blend. More than a dozen specialty pies are available, or you can build your own, choosing from fresh meat, cheese and veggie toppings. Humble Pie, located at 1319 S. Broadway, Suite B in Edmond, is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., until 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday noon-10 p.m. and Sunday noon-8 p.m. 405.715.1818. www. humblepieok.com

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Sometimes we forget why our favorite eateries are, indeed, our favorite; in the case of Irma’s Burger Shack, that’s impossible. Freshly-made burgers and handmade fries and onion rings greet patrons with each visit. The eatery is a favorite for the OKC lunch crowd, with two locations serving sumptuous burgers, including classic burgers with cheese as well as specialty options. How about the California burger, topped with avacado, bacon and swiss cheese? If you’re up for a challenge, try to take on the What U Looking @, a beef patty topped with a fried egg, sliced ham, bacon and cheddar served between two whole grilled cheese sandwiches. Be sure you run 50 miles prior to consuming. Irma’s Burger Shack has two locations: 1035 NW 63rd St. and 11th and Dewey in Oklahoma City, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 405.840.4762, 405.235.4762. www.irmasburgershack.com

What started out as small market specializing in South American staples, delicacies and favorite dishes from Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Columbia and Brazil catering to Tulsa’s Hispanic communities has grown into a hip, cozy restaurant offering anyone a taste of South America. Originally called Gomez y Compania, owner Kelly Tamdazo recently changed the name to reﬂect the evolution to a full-service restaurant. The menu reads like a greatest hits of South American cuisine, which Tamdazo and her family are happy to decipher for the uninitiated. Specialties include empanadas, causa limeña, anticuchos, arroz con pollo, jalea de mariscos, Peruvian roasted chicken and an array of ceviches. They also offer a selection of tempting desserts and South American beverages. Mi Tierra is located at 6703-D E. 81st St. in Tulsa. 918.477.7155.

There’s nothing like a heaping helping of fried foods to remind you of the culinary goodness of Oklahoma. At The Lazy Fisherman, you can get just that. For starters, there’s the fried okra, fried dill pickle slices, hushpuppies and onion rings. Then you get to the main event – the seafood. Catfish and shrimp, both lightly breaded and fried to perfect golden brown, are the hands-down favorites at The Lazy Fisherman. For those who are averse to eating water-dwelling creatures, try the breaded chicken bites or a tender chicken fried steak. Make your three-course meal a fried hat trick with an individual fried Crescent Pie filled with apple, cherry, apricot, pineapple or peach. It’s a meal fried in heaven. The Lazy Fisherman is located at 16830 S. Memorial in Bixby, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday and 11 a.m.2 p.m. Sunday. 918.366.8305. www.thelazyfisherman.com

The Max Retropub Are you a child of the ‘80s? Did your favorite television shows include Family Ties and Small Wonder? Do you remember the height of the Atari craze? If so – or if not – you will feel right at home at The Max Retropub, a bar and gamehall that combines the best of the 1980s into one experience. Indulge your inner child with arcade games, pinball machines and skee ball. Indulge your adult urges with great beer specials, including $2 Coors Banquet all day, every day. And satisfy your appetite with one of

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A Cake For Royalty The Sachertorte makes a great – and tasty – holiday gift. By Sasha Martin Without a doubt, the best gifts in the world are homemade. And of all the homemade gifts in the world, some of the most meaningful are baked. That’s why, this year, for someone extra special, you should throw on an apron and make the king of cakes – the Sachertorte. This exquisite Austrian cake is made with two layers of rich, dark chocolate sponge cake filled with tart apricot jam. The flavor is sealed in with a rich curtain of chocolate glaze. Unlike many overly moist cake mixes, this is a European style cake – sophisticated, dense and so boldly flavored that one tiny bite begs for a dollop of whipped cream and an espresso. Once you’ve baked the cake and covered it with sweet chocolate glaze, pack it in a beautiful box and attach a card, including the recipe and a bit of history. Indeed, Chef Schorner, Certified Master Baker and instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, considers the Sachertorte the world’s first

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popular chocolate cake. The fascinating history begins back in 1832 when Franz Sacher, a 16-year-old baker’s apprentice, designed the cake for one of Prince Metternich’s infamous dinner parties. Normally, the head baker would have been assigned this task; however, he was at home om me terribly sick. Luck was on Sacher’s side;; his unusual recipe was an instant hit. It would ulld bee several more decades before chocolate ca cakes akess became commonplace throughout Europe pe and North America. Meanwhile, the Sachchhertorte became so popular that to this day, ayy, it can be found in every bakery in Vienna, naa, including the inventor’s namesake hotel,, Hotel Sacher. Sasha Martin is cooking her way aroundd the world, one country at a time. Her picky ky husband and baby girl are along for the ri ride. ide. Follow the Adventure at www. GlobalTableAdventure.com. Cook Global, l,, Shop Local.

This year, take a tip from Austrians and make the world’s most exquisite chocolate cake, the Sachertorte. Our recipe is an adaptation of Chef Schorner’s Sachertorte, as taught by the Culinary Institute of America.

Glaze:

Makes one 10” cake.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch springform pan. In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream butter and confectioner’s sugar together until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg yolks, one at a time. Add in the vanilla extract. Add melted chocolate to egg mixture taking care that it is warm, not hot. In a large bowl, beat egg whites while gradually adding the sugar until medium peaks form. Fold egg white mixture into the butter mixture. Then, fold cake flour into the

Cake: 6 oz. unsalted butter, softened 1 c. confectioner’s sugar 8 eggs, separated 7 oz. dark chocolate, melted 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/8 c. cake ﬂour, sifted 10 oz. jar apricot jam 102

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1 c. heavy cream 4 Tbsp. light corn syrup 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1 tsp. vanilla extract

An exceptional Sachertorte requires top quality jam to balance the flavor of the dark chocolate cake. Thankfully, Oklahoma is renowned for well-made local jam with no added preservatives, colorings or flavors. If you’re looking for good apricot jam, one of the best places to look is in the local Amish shops. Velva Miller of Miller’s Jams and More makes more than 10 flavors of jam, including apricot. Her jams can be ordered from the Amish Cheese House or picked up in Tulsa at the Amish Kitchen. Please note that not all flavors are available at all times. www.amishcheesehouse.com, www.theamishkitchen.com While a true Sachertorte is made with apricot jam, Oklahomans will enjoy putting a familiar spin on their cake with the down-home flavor of peach jam. The best place to get the jam is in Porter, home of the sweetest,, jjuiciest ppeaches around. Orchards is Livesay Orchard credited with bringing peaches tto Oklahoma, and at one were the time they we producer of largest produ the state. peaches in th homemade jam Their homem purchased can be purch year round from Peach The Pe Barn iin Porwww. ter. w thepeachthe barn.com bar

resulting mixture. Pour into prepared springform pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cake springs back when pressed with a ﬁnger and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool completely. Slice in half, making two evenly sized discs. Spread the bottom disc with hot jam. Top with second disc and cover the top and sides of cake with the rest of the jam. To prepare the glaze, bring heavy cream and corn syrup to a simmer. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Do not stir. Cover and let sit about 10 minutes. Add vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy. Cool until lukewarm. Spread over top and sides of cake. Let the glaze set up. Serve the cake cool, but not cold.

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THE POUR

G R E AT D I N I N G

Ho Ho

And a barrel of rum to change the pace.

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By Gabriel Szaszko

MIX IT UP Some rums cry out, like a ﬁne single malt scotch, to be enjoyed on their own terms. Their pot-stilled hearts too wild for the Daiquiri and rich burnt caramel tones too overbearing for the Mojito, they are limited to drinks that feature their singular spirit. However, there are some quality rums that are ideal for mixed drinks and blend well with a multitude of juices, spirits and ﬂavors. They also tend to be very affordable. Cruzan Light Rum ($14): Cruzan rum is from the Virgin Islands and, as such, has a mild and smooth character. This current

It can be tough to find Shake RUM BARREL quality drinks during the everything with 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice holiday season. Sweet and ice and pour, 3/4 oz. orange juice (fresh Valencia or unstrained, heavy eggnogs abound, Simply Orange bottled) mulled wine is served by into a ceramic 3/4 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice the overly warmed galbarrel or other 3/4 oz. Alize passion fruit liqueur lon and Uncle Rick has tiki mug. Gar3/4 oz. simple syrup been thrusting Colorado nish with a 3/4 oz. dark Jamaican rum (Coruba Bulldogs into your hands pineapple preferred) all night to the point it’s flag, a tropical 3/4 oz. 151 Puerto Rican rum beginning to feel menacflower or whating. ever suits your fancy. While December and By using Alize liqueur, a cognac and passion January don’t seem natural fits for fruit blend, this version of the Rum Barrel drinks served in tiki mugs with large avoids the need to find a passion fruit syrup or doses of citrus and two types of nectar when you’re in a pinch or don’t feel like rum, there are two reasons to shift mail-ordering and waiting for a decent product. gears and head for something tropiThis is a very balanced drink that hits the right cal: These are easy drinks to batch tart and sweet notes but maintains the characfor a party punch, and it’ll distract ters of the rums despite the volume of juices. Uncle Rick from foisting any more According to Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s Grog of his “great college drinks” with its Log, this recipe was featured during the 1960s hint of warmer climes. at a tiki bar name Ports O’ Call in Tuscon, Ariz. The Rum Barrel is a drink that Have a few of these and you’ll be ready to has no established bone fide recipe write Jeff a letter or two singing the drink’s, and and appeared in some variation in his, praises. Just be sure to edit it the following most popular tiki bars through the morning before the mail runs – it’ll need it. ‘40s and into the ‘60s. The common themes between almost all rum barrel recipes were the sizable volume Gabriel Szaszko writes at www.cocktailnerd. of the drinks, the use of multiple com and hopes you have a safe, warm and rums, pineapple and a mixture of two memorable holiday season. to three other juices.

incarnation is aged around 18 months and has distinctive notes of vanilla and light fruit that work wonderfully in light drinks like the Mojito, the Mary Pickford or a Bacardi Cocktail. Flor de Cana Grand Reserva 7 year ($22): Flor de Cana is a line of rums from Nicaragua. This Grand Reserva is aged in bourbon and other whiskey barrels for at least seven years, which gives it a strong, oaky overtone in the ﬁnish. This Flor de Cana also has honeyed ﬂavors that make it come across quite sweet for rum this dark

Coruba Dark Jamaican Rum ($18): The Jamaican style of rum is the one most often specified in tiki and other cocktail recipes. The reason is that where most island rums are laid back and mild, Jamaican rums are characterized by challenging burnt molasses flavors with tart fruit and almost whiskey-like flavors. Anytime you’re making a planter’s punch, a zombie or any other drink with multiple juices that calls for dark Jamaican rum, you can’t go wrong with Coruba.

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G R E AT D I N I N G American Baxter’s Interurban – Baby back ribs, orange roughy, vegetarian menu. A Tulsa landmark since 1978. Banquet and catering. 717 S. Houston. 918.585.3134. www.baxtersgrill.com

The Bistro at Seville – Casual elegance, patio seating, local and continental entertainment. Grilled or blackened ﬁlet, chokes and cheese appetizer, fresh ﬁsh, homemade desserts. Banquet facility. 10021 S. Yale Ave. 918.296.3000. www.tulsabistro.com

Bros. Houligan – Steaks, chicken livers, burgers, chicken fried steak, marinated chicken. 2508 E. 15th St., 918.747.1086; 9701 E. 61st St. 918.254.1086. www. broshouligan.com Brook

Restaurant –

Hamburgers, salads, fajitas, wraps. 3401 S. Peoria, 918.748.9977; 7727 E. 91st St. 918.392.9977. www. brookrestaurant.com

Brookside By Day

– One of Tulsa’s ﬁnest breakfast restaurants, also open for lunch. Try their homemade omelets, cheese grits and other breakfast basics out on the patio. 3313 S. Peoria. 918.745.9989; 8218 S. Harvard. 918.481.5555.

Buffalo Grille – Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials daily. Casual dining inside Downstream Casino Resort, 69300 E. Nee Rd., Quapaw. 918.919.6000. www.downstreamcasino.com

Caz’s Chowhouse – Eclectic homestyle cuisine in Tulsa’s Brady District with an upscale bar selection and catering available. 18 E. Brady St. 918.588.CHOW. www.cazschowhouse.com Charleston’s – Baby back ribs, prime rib, baked potato soup. Seven locations. www.charlestons.com Cheesecake

Factory

– Devour ultra-rich desserts, tantalizing appetizers and some of the best espresso drinks around. Penn Square Mall. 405.843.6111; Woodland Hills Mall. 918.249.2300. www.cheesecakefactory.com

Crow Creek Tavern – Fish and chips, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, 30+ imported beers. Large patio with ﬁreplace overlooking Brookside. 3534 S. Peoria Ave., 918.749.9100. www. crowcreektavern.com D’Novo

Lean Gour-

met – Ahi tuna Asian salad, rock shrimp ﬂatbread, London broil, Italian, Asian, French and Continental cuisines, all under 500 calories. 6120 S. Yale. 918.551.7650. www.dnovoleangourmet.com

GUIDE

Fox and Hound Pub and Grill – Cozy pub, family-friendly atmosphere. Watch your favorite sports events on TV. KC strip, ribs, chicken, salad, soups. Great appetizers. Two locations. www.tentcorp.com Full Moon Café – Burgers, Tex Mex appetizers, pasta or tortilla soup. Reservations for seven or more. Banquet facilities. Catering. 1525 E 15th St. 918.583.6666. www.eatfullmoon.com Hammett House – A northeast Oklahoma tradition since 1969. 1616 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore. 918.341.7333. www.hammetthouse.com Ike’s Chili – Tulsa’s oldest restaurant, serving their famous chili since 1908. 5941 E. Admiral Pl. 918.838.9410. Impressions

Restaurant - Enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. 507 S. Main, 918.587.0515. www. impressionsrestaurant.com Legends Sports Bar

Polo Grill – Business casual. Catering available in private wine cellar. 2038 Utica Square. 918.744.4280. www.pologrill.com Redrock

Canyon Grill –

American classics with southwestern flare. Open-fire rotisserie chicken, steaks, fresh fish and salads. 9221 Lake Hefner Parkway in OKC, 405.749.1995. 9916 Riverside Parkway in Tulsa. 918.394.7625. www. redrockcanyongrill.com Savoy Restaurant – The Best of the Best cinnamon rolls. 6033 S. Sheridan. 918.494.5621.

Seven West Café – Great food in a relaxed atmosphere. Catering. Banquet facilities. Doubletree Downtown. 616 W. 7th St. 918.587.8000. Sonoma

Bistro & Wine Bar – Northern California inspired cuisine with over 100 wines available by the glass. 3523 S. Peoria. 918.747.9463. www. sonomatulsa.com

Spring River Buffet –

– Casual bar featuring hamburgers, chicken wings, quesadillas and more. Located in Downstream Casino Resort, 69300 E. Nee Rd., Quapaw. 918.919.6000. www.downstreamcasino.com

The region’s premier buffet, featuring Asian, Mexican, Italian and Southern cuisines. Located in Downstream Casino Resort, 69300 E. Nee Rd., Quapaw. 918.919.6000. www.downstreamcasino.com

Leon’s – Featuring

Stonehorse

sandwiches and wraps, ﬂatbreads and sliders. Banquet room can accommodate 20 for lunch or dinner. 3301 S. Peoria. 918.933.5366.

Lucky’s –Wood-ﬁred grill, rabbit, quail, steaks, chops. 20 wines for $20. Also have organic and bio-dynamic wines. 1536 E. 15th. 918.592.5825. www. luckysrestauranttulsa.com

Michael V’s Restaurant and Bar – Try Michael’s signature salad and the ﬁlet of Oscar and salmon Oscar. Catering. 8222 E. 103rd. 918.369.0310. www. michaelvsrestaurant.com

Oscar’s Gastro Pub – Offering modern American specialties, including fried pickles, Buffalo chicken sliders, grilled ahi tuna steaks and Kobe beef meatloaf. 1738 S. Boston Ave. 918.938.6960. www. oscarsgastropub.com Palace

Café – Nouveau

American cuisine featuring a seasonal menu, fresh ﬁsh specials and steaks. 1301 E. 15th St. 918.582.4321. www. palacetulsa.com

Peppers Grill – Great Okie/ Mex specialties, burgers and sizzling fajitas. Banquet facility at 91st and Deleware location. Catering. In Tulsa at Utica Square, 918.749.2163; and 2809 E. 91st St., 918.296.0592. 1331 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore. 918.342.0592.

Café – Fresh American food. Made in house from scratch. 1748 Utica Square, 918.712.7470.

The Local Table – Rotisserie pork and chicken, fried chicken, sandwiches. Using only local meat and produce for all dishes. Private dining. 4329 S. Peoria Ste. 340.918.794.8013.

Phil Asia Eatery – Adobo, pancit, beef caldereta, Shanghai lumpia, pork or chicken lumpia. 3530 S. Sheridan Rd. 918.663.5011.

Bakery

Merritt’s Bakery

– Wedding cakes, party cakes, pastries, pies, breads and cookies. Dine in for sandwiches, soups and more. Four locations. www. merrittsbakery.com

and gyros. 6551 E. 71st. 918.492.2287. Claud’s

Hamburgers

– Since 1954 and still going strong. Good, old-fashioned hamburgers. 3834 S. Peoria. 918.742.8332. Goldie’s

Patio Grill

– Everyone knows Goldie’s burgers and pickle bar. For nearest location, visit www. goldies.com Red

Barbecue Albert G’s – Hickory smoked ribs, brisket, pork, turkey, hot links, polish sausage, bologna. Smoked chicken on Wed. and Sat. nights. All side dishes and desserts homemade daily. Catering. 2748 S. Harvard. 918.747.4799. www.albertgs.com

Billy Sims – Ribs, brisket, pork, hot links, delicious sauce. Four locations. www. billysimsbbq.com Elmer’s BBQ – Smoked ribs, beef, chicken, pork, bologna, hot links, sausage. Banquet room, catering. 4130 S. Peoria Ave. 918.742.6702. www.elmersbbq.net Freddie’s

Burgers in Paradise – Burgers, chicken, chili

BBQ & Steak

House – Steaks, hors d’oeuvres, lobster kabobs and barbecue special smoke sauce. Over 40 years of tradition. Catering to large and small groups. 1425 New Sapulpa Rd., Sapulpa. 918.224.4301. www.freddiesbbq.com Golden

Saddle BBQ Steakhouse – Barbecue buffet, steaks and an original Persian menu. 6618 E. Admiral Pl. 918.835.2882.

Rib Crib – Seven locations. Catering. For nearest location, call 918.712.7427 or visit www.ribcrib.com

Robin – With 22 gourmet burgers, you are sure to ﬁnd something delicious. Five locations. www. redrobin.com Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili at The Farm – Famous sausage chili-cheeseburgers and award-winning chili. For nearest location, visit www.ronschili.com Weber’s Superior Root Beer Stand – Since 1933. Cash only. Tulsa’s oldest drive-in restaurant. Homemade root beer. 3817 S. Peoria. 918.742.1082. www. webersoftulsa.com

Cajun Crawpappy’s – The best po’ boys and ﬁsh baskets this side of Naw’lins. A fun place with a Gulf Coast atmosphere. 51st and Harvard, east of Food Pyramid. 918.743.3342.

Hebert’s Specialty Meats – Authentic cajun food. Plate lunches to go. 2101 E. 71st St. 918.298.8400. www.hebertsmeats.com

Caribbean Hibiscus Caribbean

– BBQ, catering. 8888 N. Garnett Rd. 918.272.7427.

Restaurant – Authentic Caribbean food featuring jerk chicken and other meats, fried plantains, seafood, curries and spicy rice dishes. Live music on weekends. 3316 S. Peoria. 918.749.4700.

bar that serves pizza, deli sandwiches, hot dogs and fresh baked pastry. Located in Downstream Casino Resort, 69300 E. Nee Rd., Quapaw. 918.919.6000. www. downstreamcasino.com

Wilson’s Barbeque

The Talking Drum

– Ribs, beef, bologna and hot links. Catering. 1522 E. Apache, 918.425.9912; 3616 E. 11th St. 918.836.7020. www.wilsonsbar-b-que.com

White Owl – Soup, salad, pizza, paninis and daily specials. 1325 E. 15th, 918.933.5050. www. whiteowloncherry.com

Burgers

– African, Caribbean and Italian dishes such as suya caponapa, curry and egusi stew. Daily lunch buffet. Belly dancers entertain once a month. 6946 S. Lewis. 918.499.1991. www. ekoingdrum.com

Village

Inn – Great at

all times of the day. Crepes, breakfast skillets, burgers, melts and sandwiches. Six locations. www.villageinn.com

Wa Na Bee Dea – Snack

Asian Hmong Cafe – Pho is the cafe’s specialty. Serving more than 15 varities of boba drinks/teas. 11197 E. 31st St. 918.828.9192. Keo – Fresh made to order

cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia. 3524 S. Peoria. 918.794.8200. www.keorestaurant.com

Villa Ravenna owners Yani and Sergio Orioli.

Trails End Barbeque

Back Yard Burgers – Burgers, including blackened burgers, chicken, salads, etc. Catering. 8942 S. Memorial, 918.252.5858; 820 N. Aspen, 918.251.5203; 6916 S. Mingo. 918.249.5298. www. backyardtulsa.com Bogey’s Hamburgers – Fresh-cut curly fries and fresh meat. Try their homemade chili and grilled chicken. 11115 D. E. 41st St. 918.663.6993. Brownie’s Hamburger Stand – Brownie’s makes famous hamburgers and their own root beer. Familyowned and -operated for 49 years. 2301 S. Harvard. 918.744.0320.

Chinese

Be Le Vegetarian

– Dedicated to providing healthy, meatless food that is low in fat and cholesterol with absolutely no MSG, alcohol, preservatives or eggs. 6634 S. Lewis. 918.499.1414. www. belevegetarian.com

Great Wall Restaurant – Choose any meat and veggies to be put in the wok, or try the Mongolian BBQ. Catering. 7105 S. Yale Ave. 918.494.8652.

WINNER, 2009 THE BEST OF THE BEST

Pei

Wei Asian Diner

– With signature dishes like Pei Wei spicy and honey seared, you can’t go wrong. For nearest location, visit www.peiwei.com P.F.

Chang’s China Bistro – Chang’s chicken in

soothing lettuce wraps, orange peel shrimp, Mongolian beef, Chang’s spicy chicken. 1978 E. 21st St., Utica Square, 918.747.6555. 13700 N. Penn. 405.748.4003. www.pfchangs.com. Royal

Dragon – Huge buffet at lunch and dinner, with a full menu for specially-prepared items. Catering. 7837 E. 51st St. 918.664.2245.

Kei’s – Chinese/Asian

Phill’s Diner – Homemade breakfast and lunch daily. 3310 E. 32nd St. 918.742.4563. Shades

of Brown Coffee & Art – Coffee, chai and other treats in a relaxing atmosphere. Free wi-ﬁ. Local musicians perform Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat. 33rd & Peoria. 918.747.3000. www.shadesofbrowncoffee.com Tally’s – Homestyle cooking with an old diner feel. Themed ‘50s memorabilia. 1102 S. Yale Ave. 918.835.8039.

The Coffee House on Cherry Street – Pastry case, freshest coffee in town, sandwiches, salads, chicken, sausage rolls, cobbler, mufﬁns. 1502 E. 15th St. 918.779.6137.

kitchen featuring sushi, lettuce wraps, Mongolian beef, pad thai and wok-seared salmon. Private room and take-out. 1616 S. Utica Ave., 918.382.7777. 400 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks. 918.528.6700. www.tekeis.com

Continental

Coffee Houses & Diners

Cardigans – Chicken

& Diner – Classic

diner food served in a fun, ’50s atmosphere. Featuring burgers, meatloaf, surf-nturf, as well as tempting soups and sandwiches. Breakfast daily. 3641 S. Memorial. 918.828.3467. www.5anddiner.com Blue

Dome Diner –

Good ol’ diner food with a gourmet touch. There’s enough eggs, biscuits and bacon to go around. Breakfast served open to close. 313 East 2nd. 918.382.7866.

Café Cimarron – Great Chicago-style reuben and spicy fried chicken wrap. Catering. Banquet space. 1902 E. 71st St. 918.493.7000, ext. 6319. Cafe Cubana – Coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies and pastries. 1328 E. 15th St. 918.584.2233. DoubleShot

Coffee Co. – Grab a pastry or

cookie with your favorite cup of joe, from basic black to various coffees from around the world. 1730 S. Boston Ave. 918.599.7700. Java

Dave’s – Coffees, teas, cocoas and cappuccinos. For nearest location, visit www.javadavescoffee.com Nordaggio’s – True, northern Italian-style espresso, smoothies, iced drinks, chai. Beverage catering. 8156-C S. Lewis. 918.296.5288. www. nordaggios.com

Ollie’s Station – Great American food. Catering. Meeting rooms. 4070 Southwest Blvd. 918.446.0524. www.olliesstation.com

Café Savannah’s – Prime rib. Banquet facilities for 200; private dining for 75. 7501 E. Kenosha, Broken Arrow. 918.357.2719. salad, pecan-crusted ruby trout. In London Square South at 6000 S. Lewis. 918.749.9070.

The Chalkboard – Seafood, steaks and pasta. Extensive wine list. Elegant, comfortable yet upscale. Catering. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Reservations. In the historic Hotel Ambassador, 1324 S. Main. 918.582.1964. www. thechalkboard-tulsa.com

Cosmo

Cafe – Twenty types of cosmopolitans, coffee, tasty appetizers and wi-ﬁ. 6746 S. Memorial. 918.459.0497. www.cosmo-cafe.com

The

Crusty Croissant

– French-inspired menu with croissants, crepes and quiche as well as tasty desserts. 3629 S. Peoria. 918.743.2253. www. crustycroissantcom La Villa Restaurant at Philbrook – Sunday

brunch buffet. For reservations call 918.748.5367. Open Thurs. for “5 O’Clock Muse” with live music from 5-7 p.m. Special cooking and wine classes once a month. Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd. 918.748.5367. www.philbrook.org

Legends Grill – Known for pastas and buffet. Hilton Southern Hills, 7902 S. Lewis. 918.492.5000. LXi – Fine wines, delicious dishes and a contemporary atmosphere. 61st & Yale. Kingspointe Village. 918.340.5244. McGill’s – Blackened

Kansas City strip, steak and tail dinners, sea bass, specials. 1560 E. 21st, 918.742.8080; 6058 S. Yale, 918.388.8080; McGill’s on 19, Hard Rock Casino

Resort. 800.760.6700. www. dinemcgills.com

More Than Noodles – Made-to-order noodle and global pasta dishes. With Asian, European, Mediterranean and American cultural inﬂuences. Catering. 9635 Riverside Pkwy. 918.299.5900. Nibbles – Offering

breakfast, lunch, gourmet coffee, pastries and catering. 8313 S. Memorial. 918.254.5050. www. grandeuraffaires.com

The Osage Restaurant at Gilcrease – A perfect getaway with a great view. Banquet facilities. Sunday brunch. Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. 918.596.2720.

Rick’s Café Americain – Specialties include Witt pan-fried steak. Catering. Reservations. 3324 E 31st St., 918.742.1076. Riverside

Grill – Renowned chef Michael Fusco’s newest venture. Angus beef, New Zealand lamb, King crab, pastries. 9912 Riverside Dr. 918.394. CHEF. www.michaelfuscosriversidegrill.com

Stone Bluff Cellars Winery – Enjoy lunches like Euro baskets, apricot stuffed chicken and caesar salad as well as ﬁve-course dinners. Banquet facilities and catering available. Sunset dinners from April to November. 24145 E. 191st St. S., Haskell. 918.482.5655. www. stonebluffcellars.com

Thyme – Seasonal cuisine from the inspiration of world-traveled chefs. Also offers wine dinners, cooking classes and art shows. Catering. 3023 S. Harvard Ave. 918.742.7013. www. webthyme.net

Warren Duck Club – Renowned four-diamond restaurant known for roast duck and blackened tenderloin. Reservations. Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place, 6110 S. Yale. 918.495.1000. Wild Fork – Fine dining, excellent wines, great seafood. Diversity of delicious cuisines. Reservations. 1820 Utica Square. 918.742.0712. www.wildfork.com

Delis & Sandwich Shops Big

Al’s Healthy Foods – Salads, wraps, smoothies, pitas, sandwiches, many vegetarian dishes. Catering. 3303 E. 15th St. 918.744.5080. www. bigalshealthyfoods.com Bill and Ruth’s – Subs, chili, spaghetti, baked potatoes and more. For nearest location, visit www. billandruthssubs.com

Blue

Moon Bakery

– Sandwiches on fresh breads, European pastries, homemade soups. 3807-F S. Peoria. 918.749.7800. www. bluemoonbakerycafe.com Boston

Deli Grill and Market – Deli by day,

saute by night. Custom meats, cheeses and breads. Chalkboard specials, desserts, catering and gourmet market. 6231 E. 61st St. 918.492.4745. www.thebostondeli.com

Camille’s Sidewalk Café – Wraps, sandwiches, cookies and desserts. Catering. For nearest location, visit www.camillescafe.com Cosi – Flatbread sandwiches, homemade pizzas, soups and salads. Don’t miss the make-it-yourself S’mores dessert. 4929 E. 71st St.. 918.794.1600. www. getcosi.com

Diamond Jack’s – Known for sandwiches. Private dining room. Party platters, sweets platters, fruit or veggie trays. 7031 S. Zurich. 918.494.2820. Dragon

Moon Tea Company – Offering over 95 tea varieties. Fabulous lineup of sandwiches, salads and desserts. 1927 S. Harvard. 918.742.8322. Felini’s – Sandwiches,

salads, soups, cookies and Reubens. Catering. 3533 S. Harvard. 918.742.3638. www.feliniscookies.com The

Grocer and the Gourmet – Prepared meals to go plus artisan cheeses, gourmet deli selections, baked goods and other market items. 61st & Yale, Kingspointe Village. 918.794.3032. www.thegrocerandthegourmet.com Jason’s

Deli – 100-item salad bar, two-pound baked potato, sandwich selections. Private dining for 75. Catering. For nearest location, visit www.jasonsdeli.com

Lambrusco’Z

To Go – Dips, salsas, hors d’ouevres, desserts and entrées. Catering. 1344 E. 41st St. 918.496.1246. www. lambruscoz.com Palate

at Ranch

Acres – Deli specialties and salads. Catering. 3324-G E. 31st St. 918.745.9899. PJ’s

Sandwich Shoppe – Meatloaf, drip beef, chicken salad, soup and fresh sandwiches made the way you like it. 4307 E. 31st St. 918.622.4662.

The Hamlet – Boar’s Head meat and cheeses, homemade ham and beans. Full service menu for parties of any sizes. 91st and Sheridan, 71st and Trenton and Smith Farm Marketplace in Owasso. www.hamlethams.com

Dessert Freckles

Frozen Custard – Dishing up the ﬂavor of the day every day. For nearest location, visit www. frecklesfrozencustard.com

KoKoa Chocolatier

– Desserts galore, from mousse to casata and pastries to trufﬂes. 3410 S. Peoria. 918.742.4069. 1722 Utica Square. 918.742.7944. 510 S. Boston. 918.592.5656. www.kokoachocolatier.com

Fondue The Melting Pot – Delicious variety of fondues, specialty drinks and The Big Night Out, a four course dinner for two. Banquet facilities and catering. Riverwalk Crossing, 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks. 918.299.8000. 4 E. Sheridan. 405.235.1000. www.meltingpot.com

French The

Brasserie Restaurant and Bar

– French-inspired cuisine in a stylish and inviting environment. Menu reﬂects seasonal trends. Catering available. 3509 S. Peoria. 918.779.7070. www.thebrasserietulsa.com

The French Hen – Featuring classic French cuisine with an American twist. Menus change seasonally. Catering available. 7143 S. Yale. 918.492.2596. www. frenchhentulsa.com

Indian Desi Wok – Serving only the best Indian and Asian cuisine. Tikka masala is a customer favorite. Catering. 3966 S. Hudson. 918.621.6565. www.desiwok.net India Palace – Lamb and beef specialties, lunch buffet. 6963 S. Lewis. 918.492.8040. www.indiapalacetulsa.com Kolam

Innovative Indian Cuisine – Chicken

tikka masala, butter chicken, lamb kailash and lamb chops masala. 4844 S. Memorial Dr. www.kolaminc.com

Irish & English

Phat Philly’s – Best Philadelphia cheese steaks in town. 1101 S. Detroit. 918.382.7428. www. phatphillys.com

James E. McNellie’s Public House – Char-

Panera Bread – Bakery café featuring fresh baked breads, sweets, soups, sandwiches and salads. For nearest location, visit www.panerabread.com

burgers, cottage pie, ﬁsh and chips. Over 200 beers and 40 single malt scotches. Private rooms. 409 E. 1st, Tulsa. 10th & Walker, OKC. www.mcnellies.com

G R E AT D I N I N G The White Lion – Charming country pub atmosphere with authentic furniture serving pub favorites like ﬁsh and chips, bangers and mash and steak and mushroom pie. 6927 S. Canton. 918.491.6533.

Italian Benali’s Ristorante – Extensive wine list. Owned and operated by Chef Ben Meraou. Delectable cuisine, romantic and cozy atmosphere. 1131 S. Aspen, Broken Arrow. 918.258.1972.

Biga – Authentic Italian

cuisine with homemade pasta, risotto, antipasti, entrées. Comfortable atmosphere with ﬁreplace and patio. 4329 S. Peoria. 918.743.2442.

Ciao – Italian surf and turf, beef tenderloin, contemporary cocktails and Italian wine. Catering. 3308 S. Peoria, 918.293.9333. Dalesandro’s – Great

Italian food featuring swordﬁsh picatta on weekend nights. Patio seating. Catering. 1742 S. Boston. 918.582.1551. www.dalesandros.com Garlic

Rose – Italian ﬁne dining experience. Sicilian chicken and seafood bucatini. 9904 S. Riverside Pkwy. 918.392.5550. 3509 S. Peoria. 918.746.4900. www. garlicrose-tulsa.com Mary’s

Italian Trattoria – Family-owned and

-operated. Specializing in homemade Italian food. Reservations accepted for six or more. 1313 E. 15th St. 918.585.2495.

Ti Amo – Commitment to the ﬁne art of Italian cuisine representing the whole of Italy. Reservations. 6024 S. Sheridan. 918.499.1919. 219 S. Cheyenne. b918.592.5151. www. tiamoristorante.com

Tucci’s – Pizza, pasta

and more, inside or on their deck. 1344 E. 15th St., 918.582.3456.

Japanese Asahi Japanese Restaurant – Sushi, featuring the half-price sushi menu, tempura, dumplings and green tea ice cream. 7831 E. 71st St. 918.307.9151.

GUIDE

In the Raw – Paciﬁc Rim cuisine. A great sushi bar. Occasional entertainment. Catering. Patio seating. 3321 S. Peoria. 918.744.1300; 6151 S. Sheridan. 918.524.0063. www.intherawsushi.com

Café Olé – Specializing in blue corn enchiladas, breakfast burritos, banana bran pancakes and chicken verde enchiladas. In Brookside at 3509 S. Peoria. 918.745.6699. www.cafeoletulsa.com

Memories of Japan

verde, chimichangas, enchiladas. Limited catering. 1304 E. 15th St. 918.587.4411. 6709 E. 81st St. Ste. 8. 918.960.2723. 5320 S. Harvard. 918.749.7755.

– Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, tempura, sobu noodles, Japanese fried rice. Seafoods. Chicken. 2409 W. Kenosha St. #133, Broken Arrow. 918.259.1688. www. mojsushibar.com Osaka Steakhouse of Japan – Japanese cuisine,

including steak, chicken and seafood. 3324 E. 51st St., Country Club Plaza. 918.712.9943. Tokyo

Garden –

Steaks, seafood, sushi and sashimi. 4020 S. Memorial Dr. 918.622.2004. www.tokyogarden.net

Latin Lola’s at the Bowery – Serving a Spanish-inﬂuenced menu of tapas. Full bar with wonderful martinis. Live music Fridays and Saturdays until 2 a.m. Catering. 5 E. Brady. 918.592.7995. www.lolasatthebowery.com

Mediterranean Cedar’s Deli and Catering – Mediterra-

nean foods, including po’ boys, tabouli, cabbage rolls and hashwa. Catering and imported groceries. 2606 S. Sheridan. 918.835.5519. Shawkats – Garlic

chicken, gyros, cabbage rolls, tenderloin kabob, falafel, daily lunch specials. Platters come with tabouli, hummus and more. Open Tues.-Sat., 4123 S. Sheridan. 918.742.7023.

Shish-Kabob’s – Homemade cooking of Persian, Middle Eastern and Greek food. 11605 E. 31st St. 918.663.9383. www.shish-kabobs.com

Mexican & Southwest Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy – Traditional Mexican dishes and house specialties of fajitas, steak and seafood available. Banquet facilites. 3001 W. Memorial Rd. 405.755.2680. Bricktown. 405.235.1422. 10909 E. 71st St. S. 918.249.1546. www. abuelos.com

Fuji

Agave Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar – Serv-

and great “cooked” food also, including tempura and steak. First sushi bar in Tulsa, owned by Nobu Terauchi. Reservations. 8226 E. 71st St. 918.250.1821. www.fujitulsa.com

ing Mexican food straight from Mexico. Check out the fabulous fajitas. 8221-U E. 61st St. 918.286.8542.

Japanese Restaurant – Sushi a la carte

Andales Tex Mex Grill & Cantina – Puff tacos and Bikini menu. 15 different margaritas and daiquiris to choose from. Pick-up or delivery for parties. 5966 S. Yale. 918.488.8800. www. andalestulsa.com

Chimi’s – Try our chile

Compadres

Mexican

Grill – From the homemade ﬂour tortillas to the handrolled enchiladas, they use the ﬁnest foods and produce to make each visit the best. 2200 W. New Orleans, Broken Arrow. E. 106th St. & S. Memorial. 12551 E. 86th St. N., Owasso. 918.274.8970. www. compadresgrill.com Costa Azul – Truly authentic Mexican food, fajitas, seafood, shrimp cocktails, chile rellenos. 10801 E. 31st St. 918.660.8999. El

Guapo’s Cantina

- Tulsa’s only rooftop restaurant. Serving hard-to-ﬁnd regional Mexican specialties. 332 E. 1st St. 918.382.RITA. www.elguaposcantina.net

El Rancho Grande – True Tex-Mex cuisine. Reservations. 1629 E. 11th St. 918.584.0816. Elote

Cafe & Cater-

ing – Puffy tacos, mojito chicken, salmon tostadas. Serves fresh, organic, innovative Mexican food using local ingredients. 514 S. Boston Ave. 918.582.1403. www. elotetulsa.com La Hacienda – Great homemade Mexican fare. 4518 S. Peoria. 918.712.8645.

Los Cabos – With customer faves like their fajitas and tilapia, you can’t go wrong. Mexican Grill and Cantina, 300 RiverWalk Terrace, Jenks. 918.298.2226; 151 E. Bass Pro Dr., Broken Arrow. 918.355.8877. www. loscabosok.com

Mexicali Border Cafe – Great fajitas and margaritas. Thirteen great lunch specials daily. 14 W. Brady. 918.582.3383. 7104 S. Sheridan. 918.481.1114. www. mexicalibordercafe.com Qdoba

Mexican Grill – Everything made fresh in front of you. Grilled and marinated meats served on burritos, nachos and salads. Visit www. qdoba.com for locations.

Ricardos

Restaurant

– Try the chile rellenos. They have many other popular dishes to spice up your life. 5629 E. 41st St., 918.622.2668. www.ricardostulsa.com

Senor Tequila – Great traditional Mexican food and atmosphere. Fajitas, chile verde, shrimp dishes, enchiladas. Best margaritas in town. Banquet room available. Live music. 6973 E. 71st St. 918.481.7200.

Seafood

South of the Border

Boneﬁsh Grill – Try the mussels Josephine and the bang bang shrimp, or the cajun chicken egg roll. Seasonal and daily specials. Reservations accepted. 4651 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow. 918.252.3474. www. boneﬁshgrill.com

– Great queso, authentic Mexican tacos and fajitas. Come experience their full bar. 4955 S. Memorial Dr., 918.270.9908. Ted’s

Cafe Escondido

– Get your Ted’s ﬁx and ﬁll up on delicious fajitas, burritos and other Tex Mex goodies. Catering. For nearest location, visit www.tedscafe.com

Pizza Brothers Pizza – Your new neighborhood pizzeria, with 25 specialty pizzas to choose from. Or build your own with a choice of seven sauces and 27 toppings. 10032 S. Sheridan Suite L. 918.291.0101. www.brotherspizzadepot.com Hideaway

Pizza – An Oklahoma tradition since 1957, continuously voted the best. Original thin crust now available at all locations, along with hand tossed dough, fried mushrooms, appetizers, salads, sandwiches and pasta. Catering available. For nearest location, visit www.hideawaypizza.com Joe Momma’s Pizza – Gourmet pizza and calzone. Sports TV. Catering. 112 S. Elgin Ave. 918.794.6563. www.joemommastulsa.com LaRoma – Famous for their gourmet all-fresh pizza. Lebanese cuisine made from scratch. Specialties include tawook, falafel, kafta, baba ganoush. Fresh tomato soup and lasagna. 6027 S. Sheridan. 918.491.6436.

Bodean

Seafood Restaurant – Pleasant atmosphere. Banquet facilities for 50. Catering service. 3376 E. 51st St. 918.749.1407. www. bodean.net

Fish Daddy’s Grill House – Fresh ﬁsh, handcut and ﬂown in daily. Enjoy fresh fruit margaritas, slow-smoked baby back ribs and award-winning tendered Hawaiian chicken. 10624 E. 71st St. 918.307.1388. White

River Fish Market – A time-honored Tulsa destination. A wide variety of fresh ﬁsh served in a casual atmosphere. Delicious gumbo. Beer and wine. 1708 N. Sheridan. 918.835.1910.

Steaks & Chops Avalon Steakhouse – For 30 years, this ﬁve-star historic landmark has served the best food in a casual, fun atmosphere of stained glass and oil paintings. Reservations for four or more. 6205 New Sapulpa Rd. 918.446.9917. www. avalonsteakhouse.com

Cattleman’s Steakhouse – Serves steaks, lamb fries, homemade desserts and dinner rolls. 3332 S. 79th E. Ave. 918.622.4000. 1309 Agnew, Stockyards. 405.236.0416.

York-style pizza, salads, desserts. 3340 E. 51st St. 918.743.7761.

Doe’s Eat Place – Dine on Doe’s famous tamales on either of our two patios or in the dining room or courtyard. Family-style lunch menu. Great scotch collection. 1350 E. 15th St. 918.585.3637. www.doestulsa.com

NYC Pizza – Authentic

Dooley’s Angus Inn – Fea-

pizza straight from New York City. Sausage rolls, calzones, canolis. 4775 S. Harvard Suite A. 918.779.7760.

turing aged Angus beef, ﬁsh, chicken and delicious sides. Wine and beer menu. Nightly specials. 201 S. Main St., Broken Arrow. 918.258.2333. www. angusinn.net

Mario’s – Great New

Pie Hole Pizzeria – New York-style pizza with hand-tossed crust. 2708 E. 15th St. 918.742.1200. www. pieholepizzeria.com Savastano’s Pizzeria – Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, cheesesteak sandwiches and spaghetti and meatballs. 8211 E. Regal Pl. Ste. 109. 918.369.9387. www.savastanospizzeria.com Umberto’s

Pizzeria

– Original New York-style pizzeria, calzones and garlic knots. Catering available, family friendly. 3228 E. 21st St. 918.712.1999. www. umbertosok.com

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar – Featuring aged prime

beef, daily seafood specials, fresh salads, exciting appetizers and desserts. Extensive wine list, with over 100 available by the glass. 1976 Utica Square. 918.712.7500. www. ﬂemingssteakhouse.com

Jamil’s – Established in 1944 by Jim “Jamil” Elias. Specializing in thick, hickory-grilled steaks, barbeque ribs, lobster tail and seafood. Lebanese hors d’oeuvres with each dinner. Catering. 3823 E. 51st St. 918.742.9097. www. jamilsrestaurant.com

Mahogany – Prime steaks, rock lobster tail, great crab dishes. Fine wine and premium service. 6823 S. Yale. 918.494.4043. 3241 W. Memorial. 405.748.5959. www.mahoganyprime.com

Molly’s Landing – Known for ribeye and T-bone steaks. Reservations for eight or more. Closed Sunday. Northeast of Tulsa on Hwy. 66 at the Verdigris River Bridge. 918.266.7853. www.mollyslanding.com

Red Oak Steakhouse – Featuring dry aged prime steaks, fresh seafood, exotic game and an extensive wine list. Reservations recommended. Located in Downstream Casino Resort, 69300 E. Nee Rd., Quapaw. 918.919.6000. www. downstreamcasino.com

The Spudder – Great steakhouse that holds 60 people. 6536 E. 50th St. 918.665.1416. www.thespudder.com

Supper Clubs

Celebrity Restaurant

– Proper dress. In business for more than 45 years. Enjoy their famed Caesar salad. Private dining room for 40. 3109 S. Yale. 918.743.1800.

Chisholm’s Crossing – Steaks and seafood. Las Vegas-style impersonators, karaoke. 5000 E. Skelly Dr. 918.622.7000.

Thai Bangkok

Super Buf-

fet – Reservations for parties of four or more. 3313 E. 32nd Pl. 918.743.9669. Lanna

Thai Restaurant – Authentic Thai cuisine with a unique ﬂavor of tropical herbs and spices. Banquet facilities and catering. 7227 S. Memorial. 918.249.5262. www.lannathaitulsa.com

Tavin’s Thai BBQ and Grill – Straight from Bangkok, original recipes for beef or chicken satay and a special Thai BBQ chicken and ribs. Will close for special parties. Catering. 12650 E. 86th Pl. N. 918.274.9939.

Thai Siam – Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine. Spring rolls, pad Thai. Banquet facility. 6380 E. 31st St. 918.622.7667.

Ri Le – Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Shrimp, beef, chicken, special salads. 4932 E. 91 St. Ste. 102. 918.496.2126.

Oklahoma City Area Aloha Garden Restaurant and Club – Chinese cuisine with family combination dinner specials. 2219 S.W. 74th St. 405.686.0288. Boulevard Steakhouse & Martini Bar

Deep

Fork Grill – Their

award-winning cuisine and service has made DFG one of the premier steakhouse and seafood restaurants of OKC. Private dining. 5418 N. Western. 405.848.7678. www.deepforkgrill.com

Bricktown Brewery Restaurant & Pub –

Earl’s Rib Palace – Home of the Killer BBQ. Dinners and meats by the pound. For catering call 405.204.7429. Five metro locations. www. earlsribpalace.com

Featuring Jake’s delicious slow-smoked BBQ plus other American favorites. Catering. 1 N. Oklahoma. 405.232.BREW. www.bricktownbrewery.com

Bricktown Burgers – Onion fried burgers, beef ground fresh daily. Hand-cut fresh potatoes. Family friendly. 300 E. Main St. 405.232.4373. www. welcometobricktown.com Cafe

501 – Delicious

artisan breads and dinner menu in a casual dining atmosphere. Don’t miss Sunday brunch. Banquet facilites available. 501 S. Boulevard, Edmond. 405.359.1501. www.my501cafe.com

Cafe Nova – Contemporary American cuisine with urban ﬂair. Private dining. 4308 N. Western. 405.525.NOVA. www.cafenovaokc.com Charlie Newton’s – One of Oklahoma City’s legendary restaurants. Offers an intimate atmosphere and superb food all in a warm and relaxing setting. 1025 NW 70th St. 405.840.0115. Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant – Fajitas, ribs

and seafood. Family-friendly atmostphere. Lunch buffet, curbside to go. Catering offered. 15 E. California. 405.235.3533. www. welcometobricktown.com

Chica’s Mexican Cafe – Zesty favorites including tortilla soup and fajitas. Ocean tacos are a must have. 6482 Avondale. 405.607.8193. Cimarron Steak House

namese cuisine. 5903 E. 31st St. 918.835.3430. Mekong River – Vietnamese cuisine, noodles, soup, steak. Private dining room. 7879 E. 71st St. 918.252.5611.

Restaurant – Inventive French cuisine by Chef Kurt Fleischfresser. Great service and a warm

Binh Le – Authentic Viet-

Coach’s Restaurant – Serving pizzas and American food such as barbecue and burgers. 102 W. Main St., Norman. 405.360.5726. 3005 S. Broadway, Edmond. 405.359.2222. 20 Mickey Mantle. 405.232.6224. www. coachsok.com

– Featuring steak, chops, prime beef and a variety of daily specials. Martini lounge with live music on weekends. 505 S. Boulevard, Edmond. 405.715.2333. www. boulevardsteakhouse.com

– Featuring delicious chops, mesquite broiled steak and seafood. 201 N. Meridian Ave, 405.948.7778. www. cimarronsteakhouse.com

Vietnamese

and inviting atmosphere. Banquest facilities, catering. 6437 Avondale Dr., Nichols Hills. 405.842.1000. www. thecoachhouseokc.com

The

Coach House

Falling Water Grill – Located in the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel. Try their signature rotisserie chicken, Angus steaks, seafood and hand-crafted ice cream. 10 N. Broadway. 405.228.8000. Flip’s

Wine Bar and Trattoria – High-energy Italian restaurant. Cured meats and sausages, chicken lasagna and Italian sausage. 5801 N. Western. 405.843.1527. www. ﬂipswinebar.com Haunted

House Res-

taurant – Steaks, seafood, lobster tail, lamb steaks and gourmet chicken with mushrooms. Banquet facilities. 7101 N. Miramar Blvd. 405.478.1417. www. hauntedhouserestaurant.com Hideaway

Pizza – An Oklahoma tradition since 1957, continuously voted the best. Original thin crust now available at all locations, along with handtossed dough, fried mushrooms, appetizers, salads, sandwiches and pasta. Catering available. For nearest location, visit www.hideawaypizza.com In the Raw – Paciﬁc Rim cuisine. A great sushi bar. Occasional entertainment. Catering. Patio seating. 575 S. University Ave., Norman. 405.701.1323. 200 S. Oklahoma #130, OKC. 405.702.1325. www. intherawsushi.com

Baguette Bistro

– Great appetizer selection and menu featuring rack of lamb, an extensive wine list and delicious bakery pastries for dessert. Catering and banquet facilities. Ooh la la. 7408 N. May Ave. 405.840.3047. www.labaguettebistro.com

The

Mantel Wine Bar and Bistro – Offers award

winning ﬁne dining in the heart of Bricktown entertainment district in OKC. Steaks and seafood. 201 E. Sheridan. 405.236.8040. www. themantelokc.com

Continental menu featuring steak and seafood with a French ﬂair. 15 N. Robinson. 405.601.3800. www. soleil-xo.com

The

Metro Wine Bar and Bistro – Premier wine bar featuring more than 25 premium wines by the glass. Eclectic bistro menu and relaxing setting. 6418 N. Western. 405.840.9463. www.restaurant-row.org Mickey

Mantle’s Steakhouse – Serves USDA prime steaks, lobster and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list. Mickey Mantle memorabilia. No. 7 Mickey Mantle Dr. 405.272.0777. www.mickeymantlesteakhouse.com Musashi’s – Japanese

steakhouse with sushi/ robata and ﬁne wine. Live music every Wednesday at patio volcano lounge. 4315 N. Western. 405.602.5623. www.musashis.com Museum

Café – Artfully prepared French cuisine. Goat cheese kisses, Tuscan tomato soup, grilled asparagus panini and more. Located in OKC Museum of Art. Fine catering. 415 Couch Dr. 405.235.6262. www. okcmoa.com

Nonna’s

Euro-American Ristorante and Bar

– Reminiscent of a small European sidewalk cafe that serves fresh, quality food. Banquet facilities. Catering. 1 Mickey Mantle Dr. 405.235.4410. www.nonnas.com Pearl’s

Oyster Bar – Amazing fresh seafood and original Cajun cuisine. 5641 N. Classen. 405.848.8008. www.funfresh.com Poblano Grill – Traditional Mexican, southwest food and a great kid’s menu with tacos, enchiladas and quesadillas. 1909 S. Douglas Blvd., Midwest City. 405.741.9494. 7011 W. Hefner. 405.722.1493. 13593 N. May. 405.755.8111. www. poblanogrill.net

Baguette Restaurant – Serving a noteworthy

Sushi

Neko –Conﬁdently hip, comfortably sleek. Modern Japanese cuisine with ﬁne wine. 4318 N. Western. 405.528.8862. www.sushineko.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill – New restaurant serving delicious steaks, rotisserie chicken and other Oklahoma favorites in a one-of-a-kind decor. Patio facing canal. 310 Johnny Bench Dr. 405.231.0254. www.tobykeithsbar.com Tom

and Jerry’s Steak and Fish Grille

– Steak, seafood and more. Wine menu, beautiful patio. Catering available. 1501 NW 23rd St. 405.524.9100. www. tomandjerrysokc.com

Trattoria IL Centro – Pasta, pizza and daily specials. Specialty martinis. Catering available. 500 W. Main. 405.601.5858. www. trattoriailcentro.com

Uncommon Grounds – Serving hot and cold coffee drink specialties and desserts in a friendly atmosphere. 100 E. Main Ste. 100. 405.236.5282.

VZD’s Restaurant and Club – Hand-made burgers with VZD’s homemade mayonnaise. Hand-cut fries, fresh homemade soups daily. Original varied live music Fri. and Sat. at 10 p.m. Affordable catering to go; we make it, you pick it up. 4200 N. Western.405.524.4203. www.vzds.com The Wedge Pizzeria – Rustic Italian-inspired menu offerings. Pizza made right. Brick-oven cooking. Dine-in only. 4709 N. Western. 405.602.3477.

Will’s Coffee Shop – Specialty espresso drinks, panini and pastries. Catering. 4322 N. Western. 405.604.4650.

Royal Bavaria Restaurant and Brewery – Authentic German cuisine — bratwurst, wiener schnitzel, roast, potatoes. Homemade desserts and German beer made onsite. 3401 S. Sooner Rd. 405.799.7666. www. royal-bavaria.com

Snow Pea Restaurant – Sushi and sashimi, steak, domestic items including chicken and ﬁsh. Handicap access, room for special occasions up to 12 people. 6600 N. Western. 405.848.6626; 119 N. Robinson. 405.235.0963.

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Performing Arts Tulsa Festival Ringers – Dec. 1 Enjoy a free lunch-hour concert at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.tulsapac.com Winter Celebration – Dec. 2 Tulsa Ballet lets its hair down for a night of dance and mingling with patrons at Studio K. www.tulsaballet.org Christmas at OU – Dec. 2 A holiday music program in the Catlett Music Center, OU Norman campus. 405.325.4101 A Very Merry Pops – Dec. 2-4 The OKC Philharmonic performs at the OKC Civic Center Music Hall. www.okcciviccenter.com Getting Out – Dec. 2-5 The University of Tulsa Theatre Department performs Marsha Norman’s drama of a youthful offender just released from prison. www.utulsa.edu/theatre A Christmas Carol – Dec. 2-12 Scrooge learns a lesson or two in a fun adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story, a co-production with Oklahoma City University Theatre. www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org Oliver! – Dec. 2-19 The musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic goes on at the OKC Civic Center Music Hall. www.okcciviccenter.com Christmas Joys – Dec. 3 A night of family entertainment, including a children’s open house and concert featuring school choirs, orchestras and more. www.mabeecenter.com A Tulsa Christmas – Dec. 3-4 The Signature Symphony performs with guests Kelly Ford and Cathy Venable at the TCC VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education, Tulsa. www.tulsacc.edu Stars of Wonder – Dec. 3-4, 7 The Council Oak Mens Chorale makes musical magic at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Tulsa. www.counciloak.org An O. Henry Christmas – Dec. 3-11 Storytelling at its best and on stage at Muskogee Little Theatre. www.muskogeelittletheatre.com

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The Man Who Came to Dinner – Dec. 3-11 An OU Fine Arts Production at the Reynold Performing Arts Center, Norman. www.ou.edu/ﬁnearts The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Dec. 3-12

Presented at the Broken Arrow Community Playhouse. www.bacptheatre.com A Time for Christmas – Dec. 4 A Branson-style showcase for a Saturday matinee, the show is free to the public. www.pacba.com Tulsa Oratorio Chorus – Dec. 5 The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and more join TOC at First Baptist Church in downtown Tulsa in performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Hodie. www.toconline.org NSU Jazz Ensemble – Dec. 5 Features Tommy Poole at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, Tulsa. www.okjazz.org Messiah! – Dec. 5 Canterbury Choral Society presents at the OKC Civic Center Music Hall. www. okcciviccenter.com Winter Concert – Dec. 7 The Tulsa Community College Music Department performs at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education. www.tulsacc.edu Holiday Concert – Dec. 9 The Tulsa Community College Music Department performs at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education. www.tulsacc.edu A Christmas Carol – Dec. 9-23 American Theatre Company brings back its holiday musical favorite at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.tulsapac.com A Charlie Brown Christmas – Dec. 9-12 Presented by Playhouse Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.tulsapac.com An Irish Christmas – Dec. 10 Traditional holiday songs and ballads get the Celtic touch with folk singers Connie Dover and Glen Road at the Tahlequah High School Performing Arts Center. www.nsuok.edu/si The Nutcracker – Dec. 10-19 A traditional rendering of the holiday classic from OKC Ballet performed at OKC Civic Center Music Hall. www.okcciviccenter.com

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A Christmas Story – Dec. 10-19 Ralphie and friends avert icicles and bullies at Sapulpa Community Theatre. www.sapulpacommunitytheatre.com The Nutcracker – Dec. 11-23 Tulsa Ballet’s elegance tells the magical story at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.tulsapac.com Janet Rutland: Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Dec. 12 Winter’s favorite tunes at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. www.okjazz.org A Tuna Christmas – Thru Dec. 12 CityRep Theatre Co. takes you back to a wacky little town in Texas. OKC Civic Center Music Hall. www.okcciviccenter.com Scrooge – Thru Dec. 12 Musical adaptation of the Dickens holiday tale at the Sooner Theatre, Norman. www.soonertheatre.org I Hate Hamlet – Thru Dec. 12 Jewel Box Theatre in OKC unites the ghost of John Barrymore with a young actor who doesn’t want to perform his signature stage role. www.jewelboxtheatre.org Winters, Nights – Dec. 16 A night of seasonally spiced pieces from Corelli and Mozart to Bach and Piazzolla. Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center, Tulsa. www.tulsacamerata.org December Divas – Dec. 16-19 Cabaret goes holiday in the showcase of vocal talent. www.lyrictheatreokc.com The Santaland Diaries —Dec. 16-22 OKC Rep performs the stage adaptation of author David Sedaris’ essay. www.okcciviccenter.com Tulsa Boy Singers Holiday Concert – Dec. 17 Trinity Episcopal Church, Tulsa. www.trinitytulsa.org A Song of Winter – Dec. 17-18 Storyteller Will Hill and American Indian Theatre Company present a heart-warming, comical adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.tulsapac.org Christmas in Dublin – Dec. 18 The Three Irish Tenors perform at the Robson Performing Arts Center, Claremore. www.claremorepac.org Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some) – Thru Dec.18 Holiday comedy of three very ambitious actors. Carpenter Square Theatre. www.carpentersquare.com Cirque du Soleil: Alegria – Dec. 22-26 A European-style circus performance in skill, artistry and imagination at Cox Convention Center. www.coxconventioncenter.com A Territorial Christmas Carol – Thru

Caroling in the Caverns – Thru Dec. 19 Need a weekend away from everything? Saturdays and Sundays, Blanchard Springs Caverns near Mountain View, Ark., will echo with beautiful holiday music in the special Cathedral Room. For tickets and details, go to www. yourplaceinthemountains.com.

A Christmas Carol – Dec. 9-23 American Theatre Company’s holiday classic is back, and so is many of the cast from past years, including Karl Krauss as Ebenezer Scrooge. Enjoy the music, lush sets and costumes again at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.tulsapac.com

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A Christmas Carol moves from Victorian London to Indian Territory in time for Oklahoma land run days for a 23rd year at the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie. www.thepollard.org

Live Entertainment/ Concerts Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Dec. 1-2 Oklahoma City Arena. www.theokcarena.com Brian Regan – Dec. 2 Stand-up comedy at Rose State Performing Arts Theatre, Midwest City. www.myticketofﬁce.com Willie Nelson and Friends – Dec. 3 SpiritBank Event Center, Bixby. www.spiritbankeventcenter.com Infamous – Dec. 3 CD release at Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com

Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Dec. 1-2, 16 The artic blast is back with arena-rock good cheer for the holidays at the Oklahoma City Arena (Dec. 1-2) and the BOK Center (Dec. 16). www. theokcarena.com, www.bokcenter.com Scott Stapp – Dec. 3 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com Foreigner – Dec. 3 Choctaw Event Center, Durant. www.choctawcasinos.com Susan Herndon – Dec. 3 First Friday ongoing music series at Price Tower, Bartlesville. www.pricetower.org Brian Regan – Dec. 4 Stand-up comedy at the Mabee Center. www.myticketofﬁce.com

Kevin Welch – Dec. 4 Cobblestone Creek Concerts, Norman. www.cobblestonecreekconcerts.com Cyndi Lauper – Dec. 4 First Council Casino in Newkirk, north of Ponca City. www.myfirstwin.com Foreigner – Dec. 4 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com Cyndi Lauper – Dec. 5 Lucky Star Casino, Concho. www.zooamp.com Shinedown – Dec. 6 Osage Event Center, Tulsa. www.milliondollarelm.com Michael Buble – Dec. 8 Oklahoma City Arena. www.theokcarena.com Jerrod Niemann – Dec. 9 Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com Monte Montgomery – Dec. 9 Oklahoma City Limits. www.okctickets.com Patty Larkin – Dec. 10 All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse, Tulsa. www.allsoulcoffeehouse.com Bill Maher – Dec. 10 Stand-up comedy, Brady Theater. www.bradytheater.net John Conlee – Dec. 10 Sugar Creek Casino, Hinton. www.sugarcreekcasino.net Willie Nelson – Dec. 10 First Council Casino in Newkirk, north of Ponca City. www.myfirstwin.com Glen Campbell – Dec. 10 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com John D. Hale – Dec. 10 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami. www.buffalorun.com Gallagher – Dec. 11 Stand-up, Sugar Creek Casino, Hinton. www.sugarcreekcasino.net Boyz II Men – Dec. 11 First Council Casino in Newkirk, north of Ponca City. www.myfirstwin.com Shane Henry and Maggie McClure – Dec. 11 Blue Door, OKC. www.bluedoorokc.com In This Moment – Dec. 14 Diamond Ballroom, OKC. www.diamondballroom.net Christmas Dance with the Round Up Boys – Dec. 16 Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com Lorrie Morgan – Dec. 16 River Spirit Casino, Tulsa. www.creeknationcasino.com Sammy Hagar – Dec. 16 Lucky Star Casino, Concho. www.zooamp.com Zach Elkins Trio – Dec. 16 Third Thursday ongoing music series at Price Tower, Bartlesville. www.pricetower.org Need to Breathe – Dec. 17 Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com Hanson, Guster – Dec. 17 Diamond Ballroom, OKC. www.diamondballroom.net Matt Stell and the Crashers – Dec. 17 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami. www.buffalorun.com Sammy Hagar – Dec. 17 First Council Casino in Newkirk, north of Ponca City. www.myfirstwin.com Tracy Lawrence and Lorrie Morgan – Dec. 17 Choctaw Event Center, Durant. www.choctawcasinos.com Red Dirt Christmas – Dec. 18 Red Dirt Rangers, Stoney LaRue, more at Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com Hinder – Dec. 18 Diamond Ballroom, OKC. www.diamondballroom.net

Jingle Jam 2010 – Dec. 18 Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center. www.okctickets.com David Phelps – Dec. 19 A special Christmas performance with the Christian recording artist, Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. www.thepacba.com Hellyeah’s Holiday Hangover – Dec. 19 Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com Johnny Polygon – Dec. 22 Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey – Dec. 31 The group plays the music of Beyonce, Madonna and Lady Gaga at Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com The Flaming Lips New Year’s Eve Freakout #4 – Dec. 31 Cox Convention Center. www.coxconventioncenter.com Sylvia Browne – Dec. 31 Psychic and medium on stage, Osage Event Center. www.milliondollarelm.com Tuesday Noon Concerts – Ongoing Set aside 30 minutes on your Tuesday lunch hour to visit the Sandy Bell Gallery and listen to concerts performed by OU faculty and students. www.ou.edu/fjjma

Patty Larkin – Dec. 10 The renowned folk artist returns to Tulsa’s All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse, Tulsa. www.allsoulcoffeehouse.com

Sports Oklahoma City Thunder www.nba.com/thunder v. Golden State – Dec. 5 v. Cleveland – Dec. 12 v. Houston – Dec. 15 v. Sacramento – Dec. 17 v. Phoenix – Dec. 19 v. Denver – Dec. 25 v. Dallas – Dec. 27 v. New Jersey – Dec. 29 v. Atlanta – Dec. 31 Tulsa 66ers www.nba.com/dleague/tulsa v. Austin – Dec. 2 v. Rio Grande Valley – Dec. 5 v. Fort Wayne – Dec. 16, 17 v. Iowa – Dec. 19 Oklahoma State University Men’s Basketball www.okstate.com v. Central Arkansas – Dec. 1 v. Tulsa – Dec. 8 (@ BOK Center) v. Missouri State – Dec. 11 v. Alabama – Dec. 18 (@ OKC Arena) v. Stanford – Dec. 21 Oklahoma State University Women’s Basketball www.okstate.com v. Arkansas-Little Rock – Dec. 2 v. Wisconsin – Dec. 5 v. Duke – Dec. 12 v. Oral Roberts – Dec. 22 v. Arkansas-Pine Bluff – Dec. 27 Oral Roberts University Men’s Basketball www.orugoldeneagles.com v. Oklahoma – Dec. 11 (@ Norman) Oral Roberts University Women’s Basketball www.orugoldeneagles.com v. Oklahoma State – Dec. 22 (@ Stillwater) v. IPFW – Dec. 29 v. Oakland – Dec. 31 University of Oklahoma Men’s Basketball www.soonersports.com v. Gardner-Webb – Dec. 9 v. Oral Roberts – Dec. 11 v. Cincinnati – Dec. 18 (@ OKC Arena) v. Sacramento State – Dec. 21 v. Central Arkansas – Dec. 30

Bill Maher – Dec. 10 He always gets a reaction, whatever room he happens to be in. The star of Real Time with Bill Maher, critic and stand-up comic returns to play Tulsa’s Brady Theater. www.bradytheater.net

Faces of the Frontier: Photographic Portraits of the American West, 1845-1924 – Thru Jan. 2 Enjoy this photographic collection from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery at Gilcrease Museum. Look for portraits from Edward Sheriff Curtis. For more information, visit gilcrease.utulsa.edu

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The Flaming Lips New Year’s Eve Freakout #4 – Dec. 31 You could sing “Auld Lang Syne” in a tie or cocktail dress, or you can rock the new year in with big homegrown acts in Tulsa and OKC. Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey plays the music of Beyonce, Madonna and Lady Gaga at Cain’s Ballroom (you will be surprised), while the Lips bounce around the Cox Convention Center (count on the unexpected). www.cainsballroom.com, www.coxconventioncenter.com

v. Odessa – Dec. 19 v. Texas – Dec. 21 v. Wichita – Dec. 25 v. Missouri – Dec. 28

Kids and Teens Barney Live in Concert – Dec. 2-3 The singing, purple dinosaur throws a Birthday Bash at the Cox Convention Center. www.coxconventioncenter.com Kids Dig Books – Animal Tales – Dec. 2, 9, 16

Children learn about animals and create related artwork at Gilcrease Museum. www.gilcrease.org The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Dec. 3-12

Clark Youth Theatre performs its annual production of the Herdman family comeuppance at the Henthorne Performing Arts Center, Tulsa. www.hellertheatre.com Rough Night at the North Pole – Dec. 3-17 A naughty boy visits the North Pole to get revenge on Santa, who left a lump of coal in his stocking. www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org Mini Masters – America’s People and Places in Art – Dec. 3, 10, 17 Children create artwork after learning of people, places important to the country’s growth at Gilcrease Museum. www.gilcrease.org Babes in Toyland – Dec. 3-19 Presented at the Spotlight Theatre through the Spotlight Children’s Theatre program. www.spotlighttheatre.org Saturdays for Kids: Old-fashioned Ornament Making – Dec. 4 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org When Merry Comes Home for Christmas – Dec. 4-5 A children’s workshop production presented by the Page Players of the Sand Springs Community Theatre at Charles Page Auditorium. www.pageplayers.com Scuba Santa – Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-24 Santa takes a swim with the ﬁshes at Oklahoma Aquarium, Jenks. www.okaquarium.org Career Quest – Thru Dec. 6 Middle school-age students explore careers in science Mondays at the Sam Noble Museum. www.snomnh.ou.edu Science Under the Stars – Dec. 7 A look at shipwrecks and what they can teach about the ocean and its inhabitants. www.okaquarium.org Homeschool Day – Dec. 7 Oklahoma Aquarium, Jenks. www.okaquarium.org A Children’s Nutcracker – Dec. 11-12 Presented by the South Tulsa Children’s Ballet at the TCC VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education. www.tulsacc.edu Family Holiday Make & Take – Dec. 21-23, 28-30

Michael Buble – Dec. 8 Have you met Michael Buble yet? The crooner for a new generation will get you acquainted with the standards when he performs at the Oklahoma City Arena. www.theokcarena.com

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Families with small children can participate in making decorations and other holiday crafts at Gilcrease Museum. Go online for topics and times. www.gilcrease.org Tower Tots – Dec. 14, 28 Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, free at Price Tower Arts Center. www.pricetower.org Winter Break Camp – Dec. 20-23 A cool way to spend the school winter break at Oklahoma Aquarium, Jenks. www.okaquarium.org Big Adventure – Thru April Interactive exhibit challenges participants mentally and physically at the Tulsa Children’s Museum at the Tulsa Historical Society. www.tulsachildrensmuseum.org

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Visual Arts Eight Times Two – Dec. 2 Congregation B’nai Emunah hosts the gallery show by various artists with a reception and sale. www.tulsagogue.com My Favorite Things – Dec. 2-30 The “loose realism” of artist Matt Moffett hangs in the Tulsa Performing Arts Center gallery. www.tulsapac.com Color Connection Reunion Show – Dec. 2-30

Artists of the now-closed Color Connection Gallery of Tulsa will present together at the Savage Art Gallery and the Gallery on Sixth. www.thegalleryonsixth.com Denise Duong ~ Matt Seikel – Dec. 3 Paintings by Duong and ceramics by Seikel. Exhibitions run through the month at JRB Art at the Elms, OKC. www.jrbartgallery.com Children’s Show – Dec. 3-18 Tulsa Artists’ Coalition Gallery. www.tacgallery.org The Four Elements – Dec. 3-23 An exhibition of new work based on earth, air, ﬁre and water by OKC and Tulsa artists at Living Arts of Tulsa. www.livingarts.org Thicket: New Growth – Dec. 3-23 Art and craft by Paul Medina based on experiences by the river at Living Arts of Tulsa. www.livingarts.org Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend – Dec. 4-5 Free admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for Bank of America customers. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Free First Monday – Dec. 6 Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. www.snomnh.ou.edu 26th Annual Festival of Trees – ThruDec. 12

Philbrook Museum of Art’s winter celebration includes unique holiday gifts for purchase, professionally decorated trees, Garden Glow (Nov. 20), Santa and more. www.philbrook.org Inside/Outside – Dec. 11 Artists Jeff Ham and Yatika Starr Fields demonstrate paint at Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa. www.lovettsgallery.com Raking the Gray Eminence Tour – Dec. 16 Touring show of experimental ﬁlm by artists from Winnipeg and Tulsa at Circle Cinema, Tulsa. www.circlecinema.com Trois Voyage Separe – Thru Dec. 18 Exhibitions by artists Doris Bewley, Regina Murphy and Ann Shaw at the IAO Gallery, OKC. www.iaogallery.org Corner Installation –Thru-Dec. 23 A project of ArtCore Studio students at Living Arts of Tulsa. www.livingarts.org Faces of the Frontier: Photographic Portraits of the American West, 18451924 – Thru Jan. 2 A traveling exhibit courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution on display at Gilcrease Museum. www.gilcrease.org Mediterranean Treasures: Selections from the Classics Collection – Thru

La Serenissima: Eighteenth-century Venetian Art from North American Collections – Thru Jan. 2 Oklahoma City Museum of Art. www.okcmoa.com Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 12th Annual Exhibition and Show – Thru Jan. 2

Western saddles, bits, spurs, braided rawhide and silver work by 20 talented gear makers. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. .nationalcowboymuseum.org Constructing a Human Comedy —Thru Jan. 2 These late 19th century lithographs of French artist Honore Daumier were originally created for French newspapers, but will be on display at Philbrook Museum of Art. www.philbrook.org Free Second Saturdays – Thru Jan. 8 Free admission to Philbrook Museum of Art the second Saturday of each month courtesy of the Oklahoma Arts Council. www.philbrook.org William Schickel: Spirit Made Manifest – Thru Jan. 9 Price Tower Arts Center. This exhibition traces the career of an artist from his student days at the University of Notre Dame in the 1940s to recent projects completed months before his death. www.pricetower.org Adaptation – Thru Jan. 9 Video installations by Guy Ben-Ner, Arturo Herrera, Catherine Sullivan and Eve Sussman & the Rufus Corporation at Philbrook Museum of Art. www.philbrook.org Flying High and Crash Landing: Bull Wrecks in Rodeo – Thru Jan. 10 Featuring the photography of Ralph R. Doubleday, Devere Helfrich and Bern Gregory. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Breaking the Glass – Thru Feb. 15 An exhibit of wedding traditions in Oklahoma cultures at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, Tulsa. www.jewishmuseum.net Bridal Jewelry: Circles of Gold – Thru Feb. 15

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, Tulsa. www.jewishmuseum.net Starmaker: Jim Halsey & the Legends of Country Music – Thru April 2011 A look at the life of the Tulsa talent scout and the clients he took to fame. okhistorycenter.org

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Sam Noble Museum. www.snomnh. ou.edu Bruce Goff: A Creative Mind – Thru Jan. 2

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman. www.ou.edu/fjjma Peasant Woman; Portrait of Gordina de Groot – Thru Jan. 2 Exhibit of one of Van Gogh’s most important works. www.ou.edu/fjjma

The Four Elements – Dec. 3-23 What could be more basic than earth, air, ﬁre and water? Artists from OKC and Tulsa use the elements to inspire works, which will be on exhibit at Living Arts of Tulsa. Don’t forget to take in Thicket: New Growth by Paul Medina, also on exhibit. www.livingarts.org

University of Tulsa Friends of Finance luncheon – Dec. 1 He prefers to go by Chuck, but however familiar you get with the president and CEO of QEP Resources, he’s sure to have some interesting perspectives on the natural gas and oil exploration industry. He’ll speak at the Allen Chapman Activity Center at University of Tulsa. 918.631.2588

Tulsa Jingle Bell Run – Dec. 11 Here comes Santa Claus, right down Peoria Avenue. Run or walk through Brookside for one of the last – and most colorful – runs of the year, all to beneﬁt the Arthritis Foundation in Tulsa. 918.496.3553 American Indian Printmakers – Thru May 8 More than 50 original prints from the museum’s Arthur and Shifra Silberman Collection of American Indian Art on display. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Stare Stare Stereo – Thru May 15 Opening reception for exhibit of work by student artists at Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman. www.ou.edu/fjjma Art and the Animal – Thru Sept. 5 More than 100 works of animal-themed art from the Society of Animal Artists on display at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. www.snomnh.ou.edu Dale Chihuly: The Exhibition – Ongoing Exhibition of glass and drawings by Dale Chihuly. Oklahoma City Museum of Art. www.okcmoa.com Destination Space – Ongoing Revealing the amazing science that allows us to travel beyond the conﬁnes of earth. www.sciencemuseumoklahoma.org Fact & Fiction: Popular Western Imagery from the Glenn D. Shirley Western Americana Collection – Ongoing National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Dickinson Research Center. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org International Gymnastics Hall of Fame – Ongoing Celebrates the athletic and artistic elements of the sport while honoring its most accomplished athletes at Science Museum Oklahoma. www.sciencemuseumoklahoma.org Scissortail Gallery – Ongoing Fritz White, Clark Kelley Price, Jim Gilmore, Linda Besse and Jim Smith are just a few of the artists with works on display. www.scissortailart.com

Walking Tour – Ongoing Take a walking tour of historic downtown Tulsa. www.tulsahistory.org Gilcrease Films – Ongoing See various ﬁlms throughout the month. www.gilcrease.org OKCMOA Films – Ongoing OKC Museum of Art. www.okcmoa.com Philbrook Museum Films – Ongoing See various ﬁlms. www.philbrook.org Planetarium Shows – Ongoing Science Museum Oklahoma. www.sciencemuseumoklahoma.org

Charitable Events/Fundraisers Holiday Open House – Dec. 1 Operation Homefront of Oklahoma, Lawton, welcomes the public in for celebration and to gather toy donations. Proceeds go to the organization’s holiday assistance programs. www.operationhomefront.net/ok White Christmas – Dec. 1-3 Tulsa Blue Star Mothers will collect items for U.S. troops abroad during the Booker T. Washington High School production of Irving Berlin’s musical. 918.925.1000 Tea & Magnolias Christmas Home Tour – Dec. 4 Proceeds from the event – which showcases homes beautifully and creatively decorated for the holidays – go to Pathways Adult Learning Center. 918.494.7088 Emerald Ball – Dec. 4 The 14th annual event will honor distinguished alumni from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah and raise money for scholarships. www.nsualumni.com LOOK Holiday Supper – Dec. 5 Light Opera Oklahoma sets the table for a night of ﬁne dining, silent auction and an early glimpse of the next season. Tulsa Ballet Studio K. www.lightoperaok.org Cascia Christmas Walk – Dec. 5 Coming Home for Christmas is the theme of the walk on Cascia Hall’s campus, which features hot drinks and snacks, live music, holiday scenes and more. www.casciahall.org Holiday Gala: A Grand Finale – Dec. 6 The last winter gala event for YWCA Tulsa will be at Southern Hills Country Club, and will include auction of gift items brought from New York plus dinner by Fritz Gitschner. www.ywca.org/tulsa Secret Santa Workshop – Dec. 10 A workshop providing holiday assistance to military children with parents in the National Guard and at Tinker Air Force Base. BAE Systems, OKC. 580.581.0772 Tulsa Jingle Bell Run – Dec. 11 Run or walk through Brookside for one of the last – and most colorful – runs of the year, all to beneﬁt the Arthritis Foundation in Tulsa. 918.496.3553

Community Events University of Tulsa Friends of Finance Luncheon – Dec. 1 Charles Stanley, president and CEO of QEP Resources, will be the guest speaker for the event. Allen Chapman Activity Center, TU. 918.631.2588 Winterfest Art Celebration – Dec. 1-31 Month-long celebration of arts with gallery exhibits, performances at OU, Sooner Theatre and more. www.normanarts.org Holiday Happenings – Dec. 2 The holidays go Jurassic at the fun, free event at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, OU Norman campus. www.snomnh.ou.edu

Ihloff Salon and Day Spa Holiday – Dec. 2

The doors open for an event complete with refreshments, complimentary hair consultations and more at the salon’s Tulsa locations. 918.587.2566 Azar Naﬁsi: The Republic of the Imagination – Dec. 3 The author of Reading Lolita in Tehran speaks at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center as part of Tulsa Town Hall. www.tulsatownhall.com Gingerbread Church Workshop – Dec. 3 A pastry artist will show how to make a graham cracker cathedral, for families and all skill levels. www.pricetower.org Tree lighting ceremony – Dec. 3 Andrews Park, Norman. www.normanfun.com Ice Skating with the Nutcracker – Dec. 3-4

Holiday fun with the Oklahoma City Ballet. 405.848.8637 Christmas on Paseo – Dec. 3-4 Seventeen art galleries in OKC’s Paseo Arts District display works of more than 60 artists, but also look for carolers, tree lighting and other festivities. 405.525.2688 Fourth Annual Downtown Arts Market – Dec. 3-4 Local artists, street chess champs, kids, singers and more head to Old Town Plaza, Norman. www.dreamerconcepts.org Christkindlmarkt – Dec. 3-5 Christmas is celebrated German-style at the festival favorite. www.gastulsa.org Tulsa Dog Training Club Fall Agility – Dec. 3-5 Dogs of all breeds get their game on at the annual event that tests athleticism and smarts. Expo Square. www.tulsadogs.com Meet Ian McEwan – Dec. 4 The winner of the 2010 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award will be presented honors at Central Library. There will also be a book signing. www.tulsalibrary.org National Reining Horse Futurity – Thru Dec. 4

The largest reining show in the world goes on at Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC. www.nrhafuturity.com Claremore Christmas Parade – Dec. 4 An evening parade through the historic town. www.claremore.org Muskogee Downtown Christmas parade – Dec. 4 www.downtownmuskogee.org Devon Energy Holiday River Parade – Dec. 4 Fireworks, holiday lights on boats and more on the Oklahoma River near Regatta Park, the Boathouse District and Wiley Post Park, OKC. www.okcparade.com Akin’s 75th Holiday Open House –Dec. 4 Refreshments, treats and more at the Tulsa natural foods markets. www.akins.com Christmas Home Tour – Dec. 4 Hosted by the Junior Ocieleta Club in Claremore, the event stops at four homes and ends at a wine festival at the Nut House. 918.343.6816 Mesta Park Home Tour – Dec. 4 Enjoy touring historic homes decorated for the holidays in Oklahoma City’s Mesta Park neighborhood. www.mestapark.org Grand American Arms Show – Dec. 4-5 Expo Square, Tulsa. www.exposquare.com Indian Territories Australian Shepherd Dog Show – Dec. 4-5 Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC. www.itasc.net

Yule Fair – Dec. 4-5 A seasonal festival with the Oklahoma Pagan/Heathen Alliance at the Dennis R. Neil Equality Center, Tulsa. www.oklapha.org Cascia Christmas Walk 2010 – Dec. 5 Enjoy live student performances and special attractions at this celebration of Cascia Hall’s 85th anniversary. www.casciahall.com Jenks Vocal Music Holiday Home Tour – Dec. 5 Tour four spectacular homes at this 19th annual home tour and enjoy entertainment by the Jenks vocal music program. www.jenksvocal.com Horseshoes & Holly – Dec. 5, 12, 19 Open house at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum store. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Focus on the Future – Dec. 7 The 2011 Oklahoma Economic Outlook Conference will be at OSU’s Metro Technology Center in OKC. Hosted by the OSU Center for Applied Economic Research. Go online for speakers and schedules. spears.okstate.edu/

Azar Naﬁsi: The Republic of the Imagination – Dec. 3 Many of her audience ﬁrst discovered her as the author of Reading Lolita in Tehran, but the memoirist knows the inner life has no borders. She’ll share her experiences of teaching and writing literature in Iran at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center as part of Tulsa Town Hall. www.tulsatownhall.com

Tulsa Holiday Parade of Lights – Dec. 11 A Tulsa tradition continues when downtown magically lights up with colorful ﬂoats, energetic marching bands, prancing ponies and thousands of lights illuminating the entire thing. Find your place for an evening stroll downtown. Go to www.tulsadowntown.org for a parade route map.

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Bodies: The Exhibition – Thru Feb. 13 The complexities and mysteries of the human body are examined at the Village at Woodland Hills during a traveling exhibit of human bodies preserved to display the inner workings. www.bodiestulsa.com World Championship Barrel Racing Futurity – Dec. 7-11 A futurity event plus derby and youth events at Oklahoma State Fair Park. www.barrelfuturitiesofamerica.com Tulsa Farm Show – Dec. 9-11 Horse training, livestock handling and other topics of like import are the focus of the event at Expo Square. www.farmshowsusa.com Holiday Stroll – Dec. 9, 16 While you shop Main Street Sapulpa, visit with Santa, stop in the shops or catch a ride on a carriage. www.sapulpamainstreet.com Art a la Cart – Dec. 10 An evening of art activities, performing arts and short ﬁlms at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman. www.ou.edu/fjjma Home is Where Your Boots Are book launch – Dec. 10 Author Kalan L. Chapman will sign copies of her new work at Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe, Tulsa. 918.488.9934 ACRA American Finals Rodeo – Dec. 10-11

The American Cowboys Rodeo Association bucks and ropes its way into the Expo Square arena. www.acrarodeo.com OKC Collection Auto Show – Dec. 10-11 Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC. www.santiagosc.com Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar – Dec. 11 Unique crafts by unique artists are on display just in time for the holidays. Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC. www.deluxeok.net

Tulsa Holiday Parade of Lights – Dec. 11 Celebrate a Tulsa tradition as bands, ﬂoats and more are lit up for an evening stroll downtown. www.tulsadowntown.org Cleveland County Craft Festival – Dec. 11 Cleveland County Fairgrounds. 405.366.8095 Christmas parade – Dec. 11 Downtown Norman. 405.366.8095 R.K. Gun Show – Dec. 11-12 Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC. www.okstatefairpark.com Pictures with Santa – Dec. 11-12 Hosted by Oklahoma City Ballet at OKC Civic Center Music Hall. 405.848.8637 ABATE Tulsa Toy Run – Dec. 12 Bring a new, unwrapped toy and ride along in the motorcycle caravan from Expo Square to River Spirit Casino. www.tulsatoyrun.com Cookies and milk with OKC Ballet – Dec. 12, 19

OKC Civic Center Music Hall. 405.848.8637 BookSmart Tulsa – Dec. 14 Author Hank Stuever (Tinsel) participates in the next event at Harwelden Mansion. www.booksmarttulsa.com Christmas Ball – Dec. 17 This event sells out every year for a reason: Buffett dinner, ﬁddle music, dancing, Santa and, of course, Michael Murphey. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Sketches of Frank Gehry – Dec. 17 Screening of the 2005 documentary of the famed architect by ﬁlmmaker Sydney Pollack. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman. www.ou.edu/fjjma

Holiday Home Tours Enjoy Christmas cheer as you take a tour of beautiful homes decorated for the holidays. The Junior Ocieleta Club in Claremore will host a Christmas Home Tour in Claremore on Dec. 4 that includes tours of four homes and a wine festival. 918.343.6816. Oklahoma City’s historic Mesta Park neighborhood will host its annual home tour Dec. 4. www.mestapark.org. Jenks Vocal Music Department will host their 19th annual home tour featuring four spectacular homes decorated for the holidays on Dec. 5. www.jenksvocal.com Athlete’s First Basketball Classic – Dec. 17-18

High school players hit the court at Oklahoma State Fair Park. www.athletesﬁrst.com OKC Computer Show & Super Sale – Dec. 18 Vendors set up at Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC. www.computershowok.com OKC Gun Show – Dec. 18-19 Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC. www.okcgunshow.com Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights – Thru Dec. 19

Explore the glowing grounds on wagon or foot with the family while enjoying live entertainment, snacks. Santa will visit the museum. Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Bartlesville. www.woolaroc.org Free Sunday – Dec. 19 Get into the Price Tower for free and enjoy hands-on crafts for everyone in the family. Bartlesville. www.pricetower.org Celebrate Kwanzaa – Dec. 27 Spoken word, African dance and more at the family event at Rudisill Regional Library in Tulsa. 918.596.7205 Holiday Lights on the Hill – Thru Dec. 27 Annual display at Tulsa’s Chandler Park. 918.591.6053 Tulsa Holiday Circuit – Dec. 28-Jan. 2 High-dollar calf roping and more fun events at Expo Square. www.tulsaholidaycircuit.com Oklahoma Paint Horse Show – Dec. 29-Jan. 3

Devon Energy Holiday River Parade – Dec. 4 The Oklahoma River comes to life with ﬁreworks over a line of illuminated boats. Come to the river’s side for the unique pageantry and dazzling lights. Best locations are at Regatta Park, the Boathouse District and Wiley Post Park, OKC. www.okcparade.com

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Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC. www.oklahomaphc.com Olive Drop 2010 – Dec. 31 Be on standby for the new year at Price Tower in Bartlesville where music and fun ring out the old and welcome the new. www.pricetower.org/olive-drop New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow – Dec. 31 Circle of Friends and S.K.I.N.S. annual event at the Tulsa Convention Center. www.tulsaconvention.com Jr. Open Wrestling Championship – Dec. 31-Jan. 2

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Christmas Kingdom – Thru Dec. 31 The Castle of Muskogee displays Santa’s workshop and other attractions. www. okcastle.com Garden of Lights – Thru Jan. 1 Drive-through light display at Honor Heights Park, Muskogee. www. cityofmuskogee.com Arvest Winterfest – Thru Jan. 3 The BOK Center hosts ice skating, live entertainment and more. www.bokcenter.com Downtown in December – Thru Jan. 3 Downtown OKC winter activities, including ice skating, a Santa Run, snow tubing. www.downtownokc.com Bodies: The Exhibition – Thru Feb. 13 The complexities and mysteries of the human body are examined at the Village at Woodlands during a traveling exhibit of human bodies preserved to display the inner workings. www.bodiestulsa.com Grieving the Loss of a Spouse – Ongoing Support group taking place every Monday at Grace Hospice, 6400 S. Lewis, Tulsa. www.gracehospice.com Tulsa Barn Dance – Ongoing A contra and square dance at Dance Pointe on Cherry Street from 7:30-10:30 p.m. the ﬁrst Saturday of every month. All dances are taught and called to live music. $5. Walking Tour: Blanchard Springs Caverns – Ongoing Wednesdays through Sundays, 9:30 a.m.4:15 p.m. One-hour guided walking tour through the upper level of Blanchard Springs Caverns in Little Rock, Ark. 501.975.7230. www.blanchardcavetours.com

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Red Hot And Rowdy The Oh Johnny! Girls remain true to their retro-rockin’ roots. By Meika Yates Hines

ike a dish of ﬂaming Cherries Jubilee, lit by a match struck off the bottom of a red stiletto, an Oh Johnny! Girls show is a sweet taste of hot rockin’, retroinfused musical dessert. Blending greaser chick sass with pin-up girl class, the Norman-based rockabilly band exudes an essence of Tarantino-eque cool, with a vintage pop sound and style that pays homage to inﬂuences such as Wanda Jackson, The Blasters, Otis Redding and The Shirelles. Although the line-up of guys in the band has shifted over the years, with long-time stand up bassist Tornado Timmy Melton and new drummer Bennett Marlin now completing the group, the original heart remains with

Performing at venues ranging from barrooms and classic car shows to noodling festivals and art exhibits, The Oh Johnny! Girls’ high energy has made them a metro favorite since hitting the music scene in 2005, earning them Woody Guthrie Awards for Best Emerging Artist and People’s Choice. As part of an anticipated follow up to their debut album, You Should’ve Known, Haney and Taylor are focusing on singing and songwriting together rather than individually, as they did previously, and playing more shows. As close as sisters, the two are known for their chemistry and onstage rowdiness, talking back and forth to one another and calling out people in the audience to get the crowd riled up.

The Oh Johnny! Girls, clockwise from top left, Tornado Timmy Melton, Sandy Taylor, Kelli Brooke Haney and Benett Marlin.

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“Every time we play, it’s different because we feel it out on stage. We can look at each other and know exactly where the other is going,” Haney says. “We encourage crowd interaction and always keep it fun. Our shows around Norman and Oklahoma City tend to be tamer compared to the reaction we get when we play out of town. It’s insane. People go crazy, especially when Sandy does things like climb up on top of the bass to play a guitar solo – you just don’t see that kind of thing very often.”

FRESH MUSIC Daft Punk, Tron: Legacy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – The producers of the long awaited Tron sequel couldn’t possibly have picked a better musical act to produce the film’s soundtrack – after all Daft Punk frequently appear in public dressed as robots. The score also marks the first studio release by the French electro duo since 2005’s Human After All, and the pair make a cameo as DJs in the digitized world of Tron: Legacy. Dec. 7. Duffy, Endlessly – Duffy exploded onto the scene in 2008 with her charttopping single “Rockferry.” The Welsh chanteuse went on to snag a Grammy and several Brits and sell 6.5 million copies of her retro-tinged debut. Her sophomore effort will offer up more nostalgic tunes, such as the title track, along with decidedly contemporary pop tunes, such as the debut single “Well, Well, Well,” featuring collaboration with The Roots. Dec. 7. Michael Jackson, Michael – The first posthumous album from the King of Pop will include previously unreleased material recorded by Jackson after the release of his last studio album in 2001. Epic is tightlipped on the album’s contents, and there is rampant speculation about possible collaborations. The album has drawn criticism from family members and other artists, since it is not clear this is material Jackson ever intended to make public. Dec 14. Also: Deadmau5, 4×4=12 (Dec. 7); T.I., No Mercy (Dec. 7); Ghostface Killah, The Apollo Kids (Dec. 14); R. Kelly, Love Letter (Dec. 14).

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A&E THE INSIDER Singer/songwriter Susan Herndon performs at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.

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ly yodeled throughout it. I thought, ‘That’s great,’ and when we were ﬁnishing up the album, we brought them in. “Actually, I did have a yodel,” she adds with another laugh, “but Lloyd sort of nixed it.” “Lloyd” is Lloyd Maines, the noted Austin-based producer and musician who co-produced the disc with Livingston and Herndon. Readers may recall my column a couple of months ago about another high-proﬁle Oklahoma vocalist, Mary Cogan, whose latest disc was also produced by Maines. While Herndon and Cogan know one another, their use of the same Texas producer is simply a coincidence. “I asked Lloyd, actually, through Livingston, whom I met about a year and a half ago,” remembers Herndon. “Lloyd and I had other mutual friends, too, but Livingston put in a good word for me. I feel real fortunate, because I didn’t have a lot of money to make this thing. I scraped my tips together, my savings, to do it.” She believes it was worth every cent it took to engage Maines, who won a Grammy for producing the 2003 disc Home by the Dixie Chicks, the trio that features his daughter Natalie. Besides admiring his prowess as a multiinstrumentalist – he plays nine different instruments on All Fall Down, in addition to singing harmony vocals – Herndon was impressed with his spontaneity in the studio, his willingness to experiment musically, which often led the disc down some unexpected but PHOTO BY

I’ve been a fan of singer/songwriter Susan Herndon for many years now, so I guess it ought to pain me to reveal a musical shortcoming of hers. It’s one I just found out about, after listening to an advance copy of her fine new CD, All Fall Down, and then talking to her about its contents. Sure, All Fall Down finds Herndon in great voice, with that smoky delivery of hers – heartbreakingly intimate one moment, joyously buoyant the next – accented by her trademark predilection for occasionally letting a beat go by before jumping back in with the rest of a lyric, giving the impression of a skipped heartbeat. And her compositions about life and love are, as always, rich with both insight and nuance, not to mention variety. I can’t think of anyone else but Herndon who would follow a number sung (and composed) in French with one about the multitude of sights, sounds and thoughts that have come to her while driving on, per the song’s title, “The Bad Roads of Oklahoma.” But while All Fall Down is, in fact, her best all-around offering to date, it’s also the disc that exposes her glaring deficiency, and here it is: Apparently, Susan Herndon can’t yodel. “Yeah,” she says with a laugh. “I’m really not a yodeler.” So, in the delightful “Oklahoma Girl,” Herndon sings the yodel-esque syllables while a couple of well-known Texas cosmiccowboy figures, Butch Hancock and Bob Livingston, back her up with the proper vocal fluctuations. “Out at the Woody Guthrie Festival (in Okemah, her hometown for the past couple of years) last July, everybody was sitting around in a room, song-swapping, and I played that one,” she recalls. “Butch and Bob were there, and they just sort of spontaneous-

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exciting instrumental paths. The lyrics, on the other hand, are all Herndon, with only two exceptions. She co-wrote “Oklahoma Girl” with Livingston and the veteran country music hit maker John Hadley, and she and Hadley collaborated on the wistfully lovely “Everything to Me.” “Hadley and I have written probably half a dozen times together, and he’s just great – hugely talented,” she says. “With ‘Oklahoma

Girl,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Livingston and I were at Hadleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house in Norman, and it was four oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the morning, and everybody was ready to go to bed. But we were so close. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mon, câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mon. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get it ďŹ nished.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And in less than two minutes, Hadley had written the second verse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Everything to Meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was a song Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been carrying around for four or ďŹ ve years, the music and the melody and everything. To be able to get his lyric down on that, to work it out with him, was great. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome.â&#x20AC;? Although the variety of moods invoked by the disc is due at least as much to Herndonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lyrics as the rhythms, melodies, and instrumentation, she admits to getting â&#x20AC;&#x153;depressed for a whileâ&#x20AC;? after hearing the ďŹ nal mix. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;There are only 10 songs on there, and it feels like six of them are about death,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a lot of death the year I was writing those songs. But I hope thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some rebirth and some light in the record, too.â&#x20AC;? In addition to the deaths of two close family members, Herndon was also hit hard by the passing of singer/songwriter Bob Childers, the man many call the godfather of Red Dirt music, that traditional Oklahoma blend of folk, rock, blues and country music that includes Herndon as one of its practitioners. It was Childers, she says, whom she was thinking about when she wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no sleeping for me tonight,â&#x20AC;? the ďŹ rst line of the sadly fatalistic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dry Bones and Dust.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know Childers very well, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen him the week before (his death), and I was going to go out and do some writing with him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? she explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was resolved to do it, and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it. So I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a chance to work with Childers, and I wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve loved to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That kind of made me pursue Hadley a little more,â&#x20AC;? she adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great songwriter. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to write with this person.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It made me a little less shy.â&#x20AC;? In 2008, after years of living in Tulsa, Herndon moved about 70 miles south to Okemah, famed as the hometown of folk icon Woody Guthrie. The move, she says, was â&#x20AC;&#x153;just a matter of logistics and expenses. Some friends had a house for rent for $350 a month, and I needed to get out of Tulsa.â&#x20AC;? Since then, like a lot of other Oklahoma Red Dirt acts, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s found increasing employment south of the Red River. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they appreciate music more in Texas,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just think there are more people there to appreciate it. Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great. I wish I could just rest here and stay here. I came back to Oklahoma and Tulsa after living in Europe for a few years, so this is where I thought I had landed. But now, after a series of incidents, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m back wandering again.â&#x20AC;? And, she adds, given the much bigger market for her music in Texas, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly possible she could wander down there for an extended time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been talking about moving to Texas for two years now, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still in Oklahoma,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My roots are so deep here. My brother, who lives down in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and I were talking, and he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You know, you cross the border, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like going back in time.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. Oklahoma feels kind of rogue, you know, and backwoods, and all of that, and I love it. As soon as I cross the border from any direction, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh, good. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m back home.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

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Take a tip from an expert and avoid these gifts for the single guy. By Patrick Nelson

Each year around Christmas, I’m often asked the following question: “What’s a good gift for a single guy?” I’m asked this because, well, I’m a handsome, charming and debonair single guy. When asked, I want to say “money” or “a TV,” but since those gifts are not “gifty” enough for most gift-buying people (a.k.a. moms, grandmas, girlfriends), I instead give a list of some things not to give. Here are a few items I usually include: Gift subscription to Maxim Yeah, I may be single, but that doesn’t mean I’m a dreamy 18-year-old boy wishing I was 21. I’d rather get a gift subscription to National Geographic, The Economist or The New Yorker. At least you can place them around the house and look intelligent. Reading Maxim makes you look as smart as a Jersey Shore houseguest. Isotoner gloves Back in the 1980s when Dan Marino appeared in Isotoner Gloves commercials, this would have been a cool gift for a single guy. That’s because Dan Marino was the coolest quarterback on the planet. Now? Not so much. I’d rather get another Snuggie than a pair of Isotoners. Disclaimer: Since Dan Marino no longer appears in Isotoner commercials, I have no clue if they even exist. Also, Dan Marino now pushes Nutrisystem. That’s a bad gift, too. Any type of home décor You may not know this, but scientists have proven that 93 percent of all single guys are allergic to wicker, fake ﬂowers and random metal objects that just hang on the wall. The only cure for that allergic reaction is something called a “girlfriend” or “wife.”

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Both of these cures can have debilitating side effects to the single guy, so don’t even go the home décor route. Socks Let’s admit it. Every guy needs new socks, but only married guys are allowed to get socks as a gift. For example, every year my crazy aunt gives my uncle a bunch of socks for Christmas. It’s kind of sad, but you should see the look on his face when he opens that gift. He looks like he just won the lottery, but then realizes he has to pay half of is winnings in taxes. It’s like he’s happy and excited, but slightly annoyed. This is reason No. 748 why I avoid marriage. A mail order bride from Russia This would be a waste of money for a couple of reasons. For one, I heard that mail order brides from the Philippines are a much better buy. And two, it’s really not that hard for a guy to ﬁnd a girl and get married. What’s hard is that you have to lie a lot and learn how to say “yes” 50 times a day. That could be why I’m single. For more insight into Patrick’s ongoing bachelor status, visit www.thelostogle.com.

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ONE, PERFECTLY.