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Inspired by the scissor-tailed flycatcher, the new 380-foot long Skydance Bridge connects downtown pedestrians to the OK River.
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welcome As publishers of the Oklahoma City Conventioner, allow us to extend our welcome to OKC! We hope we can provide a glimpse of the diversity Oklahoma has to offer. We have everything you would expect in a major city...world class hotels, professional sports, full gaming casinos and race track, a zoo, historic museums, live music and theater. What you might not expect will be the taste of a uniquely rich cultural heritage formed from the red earth so abundant in Oklahoma. Historic Bricktown and the Western Heritage Museums will take you back to the Land Run Era of the Wild West via walking trails, water taxi, or on a river cruise up the rechanneled Oklahoma River. The Classen Curve area offers upscale dining and shopping against a uniquely modern backdrop. As OKC residents and business owners for over 36 years, we are eager to show you “our town.” We know you will enjoy the casual atmosphere and friendly people of OKC and find the dining, entertainment and shopping second to none. If you have any questions or need extra copies of the Oklahoma City Conventioner, don’t hesitate to call our office at 405.249.7097. We hope you enjoy your visit and invite you to return soon! Sincerely, The Matlock Family
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Abuelo’s Club One15 Biting Sow Bolero Spanish Grill Bourbon Street Café Bricktown Brewery Bricktown Burgers Bricktown Sonic Cafe BRiX Capt. Norm’s Dockside Bar Chelino’s CityWalk Club Albee Coach’s Coyote Ugly Dollhouse Lounge & Burlesque Drinkz Earl’s Rib Palace Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Hooters of Bricktown IHOP In The Raw Sushi JJ’s Alley
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Mantel Wine Bar & Bistro Marble Slab Creamery McDonald’s Melting Pot Mickey Mantle Steakhouse Michael Murphy’s Dueling Pianos Nonna’s Ristorante & Purple Bar Nonna’s Streetside Café Peachwave Frozen Yogurt Pearl’s Crabtown Purple Martini RedPin Bowling Lounge ROK Bar Frequency SKKY Bar Ultra Lounge Spaghetti Warehouse Starbucks TapWerks Texadelphia Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar & Grill” Whiskey Chicks Wormy Dog Saloon Zio’s Italian Kitchen
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SHOPS
47 Bass Pro Shops 48 Bricktown Candy Co. 49 The Artist Studio Bricktown Marketplace Canal Convenience Store Red Dirt Emporium Put A Cork In It Winery 50 CocoFlow 51 Guestroom Records 52 House of Bedlam 53 Painted Door (Nonna’s) 55 Redhawks Giftshop 56 The Store 57 Chickasaw Nation Visitor Center
ENTERTAINMENT & VENUES 58 American Banjo Museum 60 Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 61 Coca-Cola Events Center 63 Harkins Theater 64 Rocky’s
HOTELS 67 Hampton Inn 69 Residence Inn PARKING & TRANSPORT 73 Bricktown Main St. Parking 74 Bricktown Parking Garage 76 METRO Transit Trolley Stop 77 Limousine Parking 78 Oklahoma City Carriage Co. 80 Sure Beats Walking Segway Tours 81 Water Taxi Ticket Booth SERVICES & LANDMARKS 82 ACM@UCO 83 BodyWorks 84 Bricktown Police Station 85 OK Corral—Buffalo Project 86 Sonic Corp. Headquarters 87 The Bricktown Association 88 Federal Corporation
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FOOD & DINING FEATURED DINING DESTINATIONS GoGo Sushi Express & Grill GoGo is a favorite among locals for its great food, excellent value and friendly service. Their walk-up, express ordering style allows them to cut your wait time to a minimum while still offering an extensive menu. In addition to traditional sushi options, you’ll find hibachi, bento boxes and a large selection of specialty rolls. All are prepared using the freshest ingredients and presented beautifully as a perfect complement to the modern interior and spacious patio. GoGo has an incredibly reasonable $5.99 daily TIP lunch special that includes a sushi roll and a soup or salad. 432 NW 10th St., Midtown, +1 Other Location 405.602.6333 // gogosushinow.com Kitchen No. 324 Kitchen No. 324 is a seasonally inspired café, craft bakery and coffee curator serving American Rustic Cuisine in the heart of downtown, just three blocks north of the Cox Convention Center. Every item on their breakfast, brunch and lunch menu is hand crafted each morning using local, organic and sustainable farmed products when possible. The setting is extremely beautiful with natural light flooding through large windows onto the soft white marble and subway tiles. It’s the perfect environment to sip a delicious coffee drink while mentally preparing for your day. The selection of juices is pressed fresh and botTIP tled for grab n’ go. Try the Pineapple Green Apple Lemon Mint and thank me later. 324 N. Robinson Ave., Downtown 405.763.5911 // kitchen324.com Ludivine Chefs Jonathon Stranger and Russ Johnson maintain an ambitious, seasonal farm-to-table menu at this delicious homage to Oklahoma producers. Ludivine is all about finding the highest quality local ingredients and preparing them respectfully. What’s not to love? Ludivine has a great bar with knowledgeable bartenders. Come before your dinner reservation during happy hour and enjoy half-price appetizers Tue-Fri 5-7pm. Don’t miss the rotating $10 Blue Plate Special TIP on Mondays. 805 N. Hudson Ave., Midtown 405.778.6800 // ludivineokc.com 8 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | S/S 2014
Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse (see our ad on pg 13)
Located in the heart of Bricktown, Mickey Mantle’s puts a modern twist on the classic steakhouse with contemporary interiors and an inventive menu. In addition to aged USDA prime steaks, Mantle’s has excellent seafood offerings & an extensive wine list. The #7 Lounge offers a sleek, modern setting with a multitude of HD screens to catch a game. Looking to host a dinner meeting while in town? Mickey Mantle’s has private dining for groups of 10-66. Call 405.473.2108 to book your event. While you can’t go wrong with any steak here, the TIP “Cowboy Cut” rib eye is truly special. 7 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., Bricktown 405.272.0777 // mickeymantlesteakhouse.com Nonna’s Euro -American Ristorante & Bar (see our ad on pg 3)
Situated in a century-old warehouse on the corner of two of Bricktown’s main thoroughfares, Nonna’s features an eclectic menu highlighting fresh ingredients among refined surroundings. The enormous second floor patio dining space overlooks Redhawks Field at Bricktown and offers an excellent view of the OKC skyline. Nonna’s is a great place to host a dinner meeting, featuring several private dining suites that can accommodate up to 40 dinner guests. Stop by for happy hour at Purple Bar on the second floor for half-price appetizers Tue-Sat 3:30-6:30pm. Grab one of Avis’ desserts from the patisserie on your TIP way out for a late night treat back in your hotel room. 1 Mickey Mantle Dr., Bricktown 405.235.4410 // nonnas.com The Wedge Pizzeria (see our ad on pg 12) Every town deserves a killer independent pizza joint. In OKC, that’s the Wedge. Their pecan wood-fueled brick ovens give their pizzas a unique, delicious flavor. Everything is made inhouse from scratch, including grass-fed beef meatballs and marinara sauce. Local and organic ingredients are used whenever possible from OK producers and their own raised-bed garden. The Wedge’s beer selection includes the very best local brews and their wine menu has something for everyone! The Wedge’s Deep Deuce location is an easy walk TIP from the Convention Center and has an amazing covered patio. 230 NE 1st St., Deep Deuce, +1 Other Location 405.270.0660 // thewedgeokc.com S/S 2014 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | 9
FOOD & DINING CONT.
Ludivine’s Jonathon Stranger puts the finishing touch on his Crappie fillet with dock, wild garlic & field cherries.
Other Local Favorites Big Truck Tacos Mexican // Uptown 520 NW 23rd St. 405.525.TACO (8226) bigtrucktacos.com Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Steakhouse // Stockyards City 1309 S. Agnew Ave. 405.236.0416 cattlemensrestaurant.com Cheever’s Café American // Uptown 2409 N. Hudson Ave. 405.525.7007 cheeverscafe.com Chelino’s Mexican // Bricktown 15 E. California Ave. +11 other locations 405.235.3533 chelinos.net Crabtown Seafood/Cajun // Bricktown 303 E. Sheridan Ave. 405.232.7227 pearlsokc.com Cuppies & Joe American // Uptown Bakery, Coffee Shop 727 NW 23rd St. 405.528.2122 cuppiesandjoe.com
The Drum Room Southern // Western Ave. 4309 N. Western Ave. 405.604.0990 Empire Slice House Pizza // Plaza 1734 NW 16th St. 405.557.1760 Elemental Coffee Coffee // Midtown 815 N Hudson Ave. 405.604.9766 elementalcoffeeroasters.com FLINT American // Downtown 15 N. Robinson Ave. (inside Colcord Hotel) 405.605.0657 flintokc.com Guernsey Park Asian Fusion // Uptown 2418 N. Guernsey Ave. 405.605.5272 Hideaway Pizza Pizza // Automobile Alley 901 N. Broadway +6 other Metro locations 405.796.7777 hideawaypizza.com
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Hillbilly Po Boys & Oysters Cajun // Automobile Alley 1 NW 9th St. 405.702.9805
Park House American // Downtown 125 Ron Norick Blvd. 405.445.7080
Iguana Mexican Grill Mexican // Automobile Alley 9 NW 9th St. 405.606.7172 iguanamexicangrill.com
Pearl’s Fish House Cajun // Meridian 1920 S. Meridian Ave. 405.688.9888 pearlsokc.com
Ice House Burgers // Downtown 125 Ron Norick Blvd. 405.232.6427
Peloton Wine Bar & Cafe Cafe // Automobile Alley 900 N. Broadway Ave. 405.605.0513 pelotonwinebar.com
Iguana Mexican Grill Mexican // Automobile Alley 9 NW 9th St. 405.606.7172 iguanamexicangrill.com KD’s Southern Cuisine Southern // Bricktown 224 Johnny Bench Dr. 405.701.3535 kdsbricktown.com Kitchen No. 324 Café // Downtown 324 N. Robinson Ave. 405.763.5911 kitchen324.com La Luna Mexican Café Mexican // Downtown 409 W. Reno Ave. 405.235.9596 lalunamexicancafe.com The Mule Gastropub // Plaza 1630 N. Blackwelder Ave. 405.601.1400 themuleokc.com Mutt’s Amazing Hot Dogs American // Uptown 1400 NW 23rd St. 405.525.DOGS (3647) mutts-hot-dogs.com
Picasso Café American // Paseo 3009 Paseo Dr. 405.602.2002 picassosonpaseo.com Red Primesteak Steakhouse // Automobile Alley 504 N. Broadway Ave. 405.232.2626 redprimesteak.com S&B’s Burger Joint Burgers // Automobile Alley 20 NW 9th St. 405.270.0516 sandbburgersokc.com Stella Modern Italian Cuisine Italian // Midtown 201 N. Walker Ave. 405.235.2200 stellaokc.com Vast Fine Dining // Downtown 333 W. Sheridan Ave. (Devon Tower) 405.702.7262 vastokc.com Whiskey Cake American // Belle Isle 1845 Northwest Expy. 405.582.2253 whiskeycakeokc.com
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Photo by Layman Photography GoGo Sushi’s beautifully presented specialty rolls. Photo by Quit Nguyen
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NIGHTLIFE Photo by Layman Photography
The Wedge Pizzeria has a great selection of locally-crafted beers on tap.
Whether you’re looking for a craft beer and a barstool to watch the game, a glass of wine and live music, or a cocktail lounge with a dance floor, you won’t have to venture far to quench your thirst.
FEATURED NIGHTLIFE DESTINATIONS Nonna’s Purple Bar (see our ad on pg 3) On the second floor of Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante & Bar is Nonna’s Purple Bar, a sleek and modern space bursting with color. The bar features large windows and ample patio seating for great views of Bricktown. Don’t miss happy hour at Purple Bar for half-price appetizers Tue-Sat 3:30-6:30pm. Purple Bar has live music on Friday and Saturday TIP evenings from 8-11pm. 1 Mickey Mantle Dr., Bricktown 405.235.4410 // purplebarokc.com Saints Saints is the new kind of Irish Pub located in the heart of the revolutionized Plaza District. Their retake on classic 14 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | S/S 2014
Irish cooking is presented in an eclectic, cozy setting and pairs beautifully with a wide variety of specialty beers and an ever-adapting cocktail menu. Saints is a great starting point during LIVE on The Plaza, a family- and pet-friendly art walk held the 2nd Friday of each month on NW 16th St. Saints has one of the best whiskey selections in the TIP city. Try something new, straight or in an expertlycrafted cocktail. 1715 NW 16th St., Plaza District 405.602.6308 // saintspubokc.com James E. McNellie’s Public House Inspired by the public houses of Dublin, McNellie’s is a neighborhood gathering place focusing on a welcoming atmosphere, reasonably-priced cuisine and a wide selection (350+) of draught and bottled beers. McNellie’s can also accommodate private group events from 2 to 200. Check their website for more information, monthly specials, featured beer pairing dinners, beer tastings and more. Try one of the many local brews on tap...COOP’s F5 TIP IPA is a hoppy tornado of deliciousness.
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NIGHTLIFE CONT. Drinkz Bar and Lounge Lounge // Bricktown 115 E. Reno 405.231.8660 drinkzbar.com Drunken Fry Bar // Western Ave. Corridor 5100 N. Classen Blvd. 405.226.5030 drunkenfry.com Edna’s Bar // Western Ave. Corridor 5137 N. Classen Blvd. 405.840.3339 ednasokc.com Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria Wine Bar // Western Ave. Corridor 5801 N. Western Ave. 405.843.1527 flipswinebar.com JJ’s Alley Bar/Music Venue // Bricktown 212 E. Sheridan Ave. 405.605.4543 Packard’s “The Panhandler” – Bulleit Bourbon, COOP Gran Sport Porter, Maple, Lemon & Torched Rosemary.
Other Local Favorites 51st Street Speakeasy Bar // Western Ave. Corridor 1114 NW 51st St. 405.463.0470 51stspeakeasy.com Biting Sow – Live Blues Music Bar/Music Venue // Bricktown 1 E. California Ave. 405.232.2639 Blue Note Lounge Lounge // Uptown 2408 N. Robinson Ave. 405.600.1166 thebluenotelounge.com Bricktown Brewery Brewpub // Bricktown 1 N. Oklahoma Ave. 405.232.2739
bricktownbrewery.com
The Lobby Café & Bar Bar // Western Ave. Corridor 4322 N. Western Ave. (inside Will Rogers Theatre) 405.604.4650 willrogerslobbybar.com
BRiX Restaurant + Sports Lounge Sports Bar // Bricktown 27 E. Sheridan Ave. 405.702.7226 brixokc.com
The Mantel Wine Bar & Bistro Wine Bar // Bricktown 201 E. Sheridan Ave., 405.236.8040 themantelokc.com
Club One15 Ultra-lounge // Bricktown 115 E. Sheridan Ave. 405.605.5783 clubone15.com
The Other Room Lounge // Paseo 3001 Paseo St. 405.602.2002 picassosonpaseo.com
Cock O’ the Walk Bar // Western Ave. Corridor 3705 N. Western Ave. 405.524.0304 cockothewalk.net
Red Piano Lounge Lounge // Downtown 1 Park Ave. (inside the Hilton Skirvin) 405.702.8555 redpianolounge.com
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Red Pin Restaurant & Bowling Lounge Lounge // Bricktown 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. 405.702.8880 bowlredpin.com Republic Gastropub Gastropub // Classen Curve 5830 N. Classen Blvd. 405.286.4577 republicgastropub.com Tapwerks Pub // Bricktown 121 E. Sheridan Ave. 405.319.9599 tapwerks.com Skinny Slim’s Pub // Bricktown 201 E. Main St. Urban Wineworks Winery // Plaza 1749 NW 16th St. 405.525.9463 urbanww.com VZD’s Restaurant & Club Bar/Music Venue // Western Ave. 4200 N. Western Ave. vzds.com Whiskey Chicks Bar // Bricktown 115 E. Reno Ave. 405.228.0087 whiskeychicksokc.com Wormy Dog Saloon Bar/Music Venue // Bricktown 311 E. Sheridan Ave. 405.601.6276 wormydog.com WSKY Lounge Lounge // Deep Deuce 228 NE 2nd St. 405.606.7171
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SPORTS
A bronze sculpture of Oklahoma-born Mickey Mantle stands outside the Chicksaw Bricktown Ballpark. The energy inside Chesapeake Arena during Thunder home games is unrivaled.
Since the 2008 arrival of our new NBA franchise the OKC Thunder, the level of excitement downtown on game nights has skyrocketed. The NBA isn’t the only game in town, though. OKC has several successful sports franchises that can provide an exciting evening on the town.
HOCKEY The OKC Barons (okcbarons.com) play their hockey in the Cox Convention Center. The Barons are the top AHL affiliate to the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and rank among the leaders of the AHL’s Western Conference. If you haven’t experienced live hockey, you owe it to yourself to check out a game. Tickets start at $14 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster outlets or the team’s box office at the Cox
BASKETBALL
Convention Center.
The major sports buzz around OKC these days is around
BASEBALL
NBA’s young Western Conference powerhouse, the Okla-
The Oklahoma City Redhawks (oklahomaredhawks.com)
homa City Thunder (thunder.nba.com). The hype is justi-
occupy the nationally renowned Redhawks Field at Brick-
fied. All Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook and the
town. The Redhawks play in the Pacific Coast League as
talented role players around them are a joy to watch live.
the Houston Astro’s A A A affiliate. Redhawks Field offers
The team’s home court in the Chesapeake Energy Arena
everything you love about the ballpark experience with
has earned its “Loud City” moniker. When the Thunder is
tickets starting at $11. Visit the Redhawks website to pur-
rolling, there’s no other place you’d want to be. Check the
chase tickets or visit the ticket office at Redhawks Field at
Thunder Schedule on p. 44 or visit their website for game
Bricktown.
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CASINOS
Remington Park, Oklahoma’s only major league horse racing. Photo courtesy of RP.
The Oklahoma City area has several casino and gaming options within a short distance from downtown. Whether you’re seeking horse racing, table games, slots, or poker, you’ll have no problem finding your game. Your entertainment options aren’t limited to gambling, though. Each of the casinos below features several dining and nightlife options and frequently host big name musical
Remington Park Head to OKC’s Adventure District to test your handicapping skills at Oklahoma’s only major league horse racing attraction. In addition to live seasonal horse racing and daily simulcast races, Remington Park’s casino floor offers 750 electronic gaming machines and features the Bricktown Brewery at Remington Park and Henry Hudson’s Pub. Remington Park is open daily until midnight or later. Visit their website for directions, hours and race details. One Remington Pl., Adventure District 405.424.1000 // remingtonpark.com
and comedy acts.
Riverwind Casino
Grand Casino
Riverwind Casino is located in Norman, just a quick 20-minute drive south on I-35 from downtown Oklahoma City. Riverwind is a Vegas-style hotel and casino. They offer poker, blackjack, baccarat and more than 2700 electronic games In addition to a variety of dining and lounge destinations, Riverwind’s luxurious 1500 seat Showplace Theatre plays host to nationally-recognized entertainment, MMA fights and more.
Just 20 minutes east of Oklahoma City on I-40, Grand Casino offers 125,000 square feet of luxurious surroundings for their 1800 Vegas-style slot machines, poker, blackjack craps and Oklahoma’s only Keno lounge. Dining options include a massive buffet, sports grill and an upscale steakhouse. 777 Grand Casino Blvd., Shawnee 405.964.7777 // grandshawnee.com
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CULTURE
MUSEUMS / PERFORMING ARTS
Downtown OKC, Inc.’s Starlight Supper illuminates the Arts District’s Bicentennial Park. Photo by J. DeLozier
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum The Memorial features a museum and monument erected in remembrance of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Open 24/7, the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is a powerful place as night falls and the Field of Empty Chairs begin to glow. Take some time to walk the grounds and contemplate how hope rose from such a horrific event. A free guided video tour is available by searchTIP ing iTunes or YouTube for “Outdoor Symbolic Memorial Walking Tour” on your smartphone (length = 17:56). 620 N. Harvey Ave., Downtown 405.235.3313 // oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org Oklahoma City Museum of Art The OKCMOA’s extensive collection is highlighted by works from O’Keeffe, Calder and Renoir to name a few. The museum has also received wide acclaim for its comprehensive collection of glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly spanning three decades of his finest work. Chihuly’s 55-foot tall Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower in the museum’s atrium can even be appreciated from the exterior if you find your22 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | S/S 2014
self in the neighborhood after hours. The newly updated interior of the Museum Café is an excellent lunch or dinner option as well. OKCMOA screens indie, foreign and classic TIP films every Thursday – Sunday evening. 415 Couch Dr., Downtown 405.236.3100 // okcmoa.com National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Known for their extensive collection of classic and contemporary western art, the museum features well known works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, among countless others. Perhaps its most iconic piece is sculptor James Earle Fraser’s 18-foot plaster tribute to the Native American people, The End of the Trail. It’s easy to spend hours combing through this tribute to the American West, but it’s worth seeing the grounds and statues if you only have a short time to explore. The gift shop has some great lost-wax cast TIP bronze replicas of Frederic Remington’s western sculptures. 1700 NE 63rd St., Adventure District 405.478.2250 // nationalcowboymuseum.org S/S 2014 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | 23
Gaylord Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum
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Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse // see our ad on pg 13
Centennial Land The Wedge RunPizzeria Monument // see our ad on pg 12
Nonna’s Ristorante & Bar // see our ad on pg 3
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INSTA-GRUB
LOCAL EATS. LOCAL LENSES.
Cheever’s Café Chicken Fried Steak, Short Ribs.
GoGo Sushi Express & Grill #SushiLunchSpecial
Kaiteki Ramen Truck
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Fried Brussels Sprouts.
Dividers. Genius.
Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse Kitchen No. 324 Maple Bacon Cronut.
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American Wagyu Prime Tomahawk Ribeye
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GROUP ACTIVITIES
The Bricktown Water Taxi
Don’t be content hiding out in your ho-
experience amidst hip, modern furnishings. RedPin isn’t a
tel bar. Round-up a group of your fellow
bowling alley…it’s a cool lounge and restaurant that also
convention goers and build some team camaraderie during your downtime while partaking in some of downtown Oklahoma City’s exciting group activities.
features ten state of the art bowling lanes. The attentive waitstaff serves items from the full bar and restaurant right to your lane. RedPin also offers event packages and private event space to host your group. Call 405.702.8880 for more information.
OKL AHOMA RIVER CRUISE
INDOOR K ART RACING
Enjoy unique views of OKC’s downtown skyline and the pris-
Strap in for some high speed racing action at Pole Posi-
tine Boathouse District aboard an Oklahoma River Cruise
tion Raceway (polepositionraceway.com). These are not
(okrivercruises.com) on the revitalized seven mile stretch of
go-karts…this is indoor karting; electric-powered high-
the Oklahoma River. Single-trip tickets are available for $6
performance karts capable of 45mph speeds with one inch
and weekend Sunset and Live Entertainment cruises start
of ground clearance. It’s said to be the closest a civilian
at $29. Oklahoma River Cruises can also arrange a private
will get to the experience of actual racing. Compete head to
chartered cruise for your group. More information is avail-
head with your coworkers on Pole Position’s ¼ mile Euro-
able at their website or 405.702.7755.
style road course for bragging rights back at the home of-
BOWLING
fice. Individual admission starts at $19.95. Group packages
Gather the crew and head over to RedPin Restaurant and
and private meeting space is available. Visit their website
Bowling Lounge (bowlredpin.com) for an upscale bowling
or call 405.942.2292 for more information.
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STAY ACTIVE
The Spokies Bricktown kiosk located outside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
It’s a struggle to maintain an active
RIVER SPORTS
lifestyle while on the road. Your hotel
scenery.
Take advantage of the new high-end facilities in OKC’s Boathouse district on the newly revitalized Oklahoma River. In addition to the 13 miles of mixed use trails along the river, Oklahoma City RIVERSPORT (riversportokc.org) offers $10 day passes to the Chesapeake Boathouse’s fitness center, locker rooms, yoga and indoor rowing classes. $25 adds access to kayaks, paddle boards and bicycles. Visit their website for more information.
CLIMBING
SPOKIES BIKE SHARE PROGRAM (see our ad on pg 32)
Located just south of Bricktown, Rocktown Climbing Gym
The Spokies Bike Share Program (spokiesokc.com) was launched in May 2012 by Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc. and the Oklahoma City Office of Sustainability as a fun, healthy and affordable way to get around downtown. Spokies’ bicycles are single-speed cruisers capable of getting you from Midtown to Bricktown or Deep Deuce to the Arts District in comfort and style. The seats are adjustable for height, and there is a basket on the back. There are 7 kiosk locations around the downtown area…and there are more to come!
pool or treadmill is a good start, but here are a few options near downtown OKC where you can get your blood pumping while enjoying a change in
(rocktowngym.com) is the city’s premier climbing destination. Formerly a grain elevator, Rocktown offers indoor and outdoor climbs up to 90 feet, including top rope, lead climbs and bouldering. It’s recommended that you bring a partner to climb/belay with, but singles options are also available. Rocktown is open every weekday until 10pm, 8pm on Saturdays and 6pm on Sundays. Visit their website or call 405.319.1400 for more information. 30 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | S/S 2014
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An elegant outdoor dinner featuring five courses prepared by local chefs. BeneFiting [Artspace] at Untitled
IN HONOR OF EARTH MONTH, DOWNTOWN OKLAHOMA CITY, INC. IS OFFERING FREE SPOKIES BIKE SHARE MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL!
Enjoy live music, cash bar & complimentary wine. Thursday, April 10 - 7:00 PM Bicentennial Park
500 couch Dr., Downtown oklahoma city
Tickets are $45 per person* and may be purchased online at downtownokc.com or by calling (405) 235-3500 *All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
(NEW MEMBERS ONLY) SIGN UP ONLINE for your free monthly membership at spokiesokc.com and enter promo code EARTH. You may pick up your membership card in our office to begin using it April 1, or we can mail it to you! Free memberships are only valid April 1-30, regardless of when you sign up, so sign up now! For more information, call 405-235-3500.
Dale Chihuly’s Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower in the lobby of the OKCMOA.
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SHOPPING Photo by Layman Photography
The reclaimed barnwood planters outside Plenty Mercantile hint at the bounty of sustainable goodness waiting behind their yellow doors.
Whether you’re looking to fill some time between meetings, pick up a souvenir or replace that buffalo wingstained shirt from last night, Oklahoma City has a variety of shopping destinations near the downtown area. Painted Door (painteddoor.com) in Bricktown on the ground floor of Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante & Bar is a unique specialty shop with an eclectic collection of clothing, hand-crafted pottery, fragrances and home items to name a few. Painted Door also features a selection of “Made in Oklahoma” food and gift items, the perfect way to take a piece of our state home with you. Just west of the Metro on I-40, The Outlet Shoppes (theoutletshoppesatoklahomacity.com) offers a variety of 85 stores including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Nike, Coach,
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Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers and more. Check their website for a full list of retailers and hours. Plenty Mercantile’s (plentymercantile.com) yellow doors have quickly become a hub of activity in the bustling Automobile Alley district. Plenty (pictured above) is a true mercantile, offering a responsible assortment of life and style goods that convey a strong sense of origin and authenticity. When you enter, you’re greeted by a bouquet of pleasant aromas and the smiles of shopkeepers excited to make your experience true and memorable. Explore the space and you’ll begin to uncover the harmonious undercurrents flowing through their products: quality, tastefulness, uniqueness, beauty. Plenty’s newest addition is an outdoor rooftop event space. It offers panoramic views of the OKC downtown skyline and will play host to educational community workshops and private gatherings of up to 150 guests. Contact gather@plentymercantile.com for booking information.
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AUTOMOBILE ALLEY Photo by Layman Photography
SHOPPING
The psychedelic façade of the Womb Gallery & Dwelling Spaces in Auto Alley.
Automobile Alley is an upscale urban shopping and entertainment district just north of downtown on Broadway Ave. Shop Good in Automobile Alley carries the full line of Warby Parker frames for in-store try-on & non–prescription sunglasses available for purchase.
Formerly home to the bulk of OKC’s auto dealerships, the district is in the midst of a renaissance with hip new establishments popping up everywhere. Walk down Broadway and it’s hard to miss the explosion of color adorning the facade of the Womb Gallery (@WombGallery), the psychedelic art gallery curated by Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips. Nestled within the Womb you’ll find Dwelling Spaces (dwellingspaces.net), the edgiest gift shop in town. Good times radiate from this epicenter on NW 9th with S&B’s Burger Joint (sandbburgersokc.com), Iguana Mexican Grill (iguanamexicangrill.com) and Shop Good (shopgoodokc.com) all within a stone’s throw from each other. Keep exploring Broadway to find Plenty Mercantile (read more on pg 35), Hideaway Pizza (hideawaypizza.com), upscale RED Primesteak (redprimesteak.com) & Coffee Slingers (coffeeslingers.com), all highly recommended. Reaching Automobile Alley from downtown couldn’t be easier with a Spokies bike share kiosk (see pg 31) at Broadway & NW 9th St.
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METRO MAP
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Suburban Contemporary Furnishings see our ad on the back cover
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Wilson Pharmacy // see our ad on pg 46
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NORMAN LOCAL LOCAL is operated by three sisters with a passion for Oklahoma food and farmers. Their dedication to preparing delicious, locally-sourced and sustainable American cuisine shines through brilliantly on the plate. The rotating seasonal menu is always excellent…serious food not taken too seriously. LOCAL also has private dining space and on-site child care. Don’t miss happy hour Tue-Fri 4-7pm in the bar: TIP $3 small plates, beer and cocktail specials. 2262 W. Main St. // American 405.928.5600 // eatatlocal.com
Custom glasswork from local artists adorns the impressive dining room at LOCAL.
Only 20 minutes south of downtown OKC, Norman retains an eclectic and cosmopolitan feel thanks to the erudite influence of the University of Oklahoma. The presence of so many students means that after a day of meetings, there are a multitude of interesting options for your evening. Many head to Campus Corner for its vibrant concentration of restaurants, bars and live music venues. Or try the renovated downtown along Main St. where you’ll find an eccentric collection of locally owned galleries, pubs and restaurants. If you crave higher stakes action, Riverwind Casino (see pg. 21) should be your destination. Norman has many hidden gems. We recommend that you start exploring with the list below.
FEATURED DINING & NIGHTLIFE Benvenuti’s Ristorante Chef Anthony Compagni offers an artful, yet understated dining experience at Benvenuti’s by putting a new world twist on old world Italian fare. The menu changes monthly to make the most of seasonal ingredients, striving for local and organic wherever possible. The elegant main dining room offers panoramic views of fine art and a beautiful hand-carved bar. Several private dining options are also available. Don’t leave without trying a from-scratch, TIP preservative-free cookie from the bakery. 105 W. Main St. // Italian 405.310.5271 // benvenutisristorante.com 40 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | S/S 2014
Bison Witches Bar & Deli Deli // 211 E. Main St. bisonwitches.com
Misal of India Indian // 580 Ed Noble Pkwy. misalofindia.com
Blackbird Gastropub Gastropub // 575 S. University thegoodlifeok.com/blackbird
The Mont Restaurant Mexican/Bar Menu 1300 Classen Blvd. themont.com
Blu Fine Wine & Food Wine Bar // 201 S. Crawford Ave. 405.360.4258 thegoodlifeok.com/blu Coriander Café Vietnamese // 323 White St. coriandercafe.com Crimson & Whipped Cream Bakery & Coffee Bar // 331 White St. 405.307.8990 crimsonbakery.com Gray Owl Coffee Coffee Shop // 223 E Gray St. 405.701.2929 In The Raw Sushi Sushi // 575 S. University Blvd. 405.701.1323 intherawsushi.com Interurban American // 1150 Ed Noble Pkwy. interurban.us Logie’s On the Corner Bar // 749 Asp Ave. 405.801.2321 McNellie’s The Abner Ale House Pub // 121 E. Main St. mcnelliesnorman.com
O Asian Fusion Sushi/Asian // 105 12th Ave. SE 405.701.8899 oasianfusion.com O’Connell’s Irish Pub & Grill Irish Pub // 769 Asp Ave. oconnellsnorman.com Othello’s Italian // 434 Buchanan Ave. 405.701.4900 othellos.us Scratch American // 132 W. Main St. 405.801.2900 scratchnorman.com Seven47 American // 747 Asp Ave. seven47.com Syrup Breakfast // 123 E. Main St. 405.701.1143 syrupbreakfast.com Victoria’s Pasta Shop Italian // 327 White St. 405.329.0377
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EDMOND Boulevard Steakhouse Boulevard hits all the notes you want in a great steakhouse: USDA Prime beef cooked to perfection, a soothing atmosphere and impeccable service. Along with the steaks, the seafood and accoutrements will satisfy even the most discerning diner. After dinner, visit the adjacent Martini Lounge for a cigar and nightcap. The Portobello mushroom soup’s rich flavor TIP and velvety texture are not to be missed. 505 S. Boulevard // Steakhouse 405.715.2333 // boulevardsteakhouse.com Café 501 Café // 501 S. Boulevard cafe501.com Boulevard’s surf and turf, cooked to perfection.
A regular on numerous national “Top Places to Live” lists, Edmond is an upscale community just north of OKC proper. In addition to world class golf courses and an excellent restaurant and nightlife scene, Edmond has gained national acclaim for its efforts to engender city-wide adoption of public art initiatives. The resulting collection of over 100 works adds a flourish of charm to the city. After the sun sets, head downtown. A large cluster of Edmond’s best dining and socializing spots concentrate around Broadway and Boulevard St. to the west of the University of Central Oklahoma’s campus. Here are a few of Edmond’s best to get you started.
FEATURED DINING & NIGHTLIFE Cafe Evoke A spacious coffee bar in downtown Edmond, Cafe Evoke offers a cool and comfortable atmosphere in which to en joy expertly prepared coffee drinks, a flavorful selection of small plates and a revolving list of delicious wines and craft beers. The icing on the cake is the beautiful wall mural by DNA galleries’ Dylan Bradway. Evoke is open until 10pm or later every night TIP except Sunday. 103 S. Broadway Ave. // Coffee Bar 405.285.1522 // cafeevoke.com 42 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | S/S 2014
Cafe Icon Sushi-Grill // 311 S. Blackwelder Ave. 405.340.8956 thecafeicon.com
Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler Burgers // 33 E. 33rd St. 405.348.3214 johnniesburgers.com Kang’s Asian Kitchen Japanese/Sushi 2080 E. 2nd St. kangsasiankitchen.com
Charleston’s American // 3409 S. Broadway, Ste. 400 405.478.4949 charlestons.ehsrg.com Coolgreens American // 1189 E 15th St. 405.562.1020 coolgreens.com Grille Sixteen Wine Bar // 16 S. Broadway 405.285.5333 grille16.com Hideaway Pizza Pizza // 116 E. 5th St. 405.348.4777 hideawaypizza.com
Let’s Do Greek Greek // 180 W. 15th St. Ste. #150 letsdogreek.com Louie’s Grill & Bar Sports Bar // 1389 E. 15th St. louiesgrillandbar.com Othello’s Italian // 1 S. Broadway othellosofedmond.com Sara Sara Cupcakes Bakery // 17 E 5th St. 405.216.3562 sarasarabakery.com Signature Grill Fine Dining // 1317 E Danforth Rd. signaturegrilledmond.com
Humble Pie Pizzeria Pizza // 1319 S. Broadway 405.715.1818 humblepieok.com Italian Jim’s / Bella Forte Glass Studio Italian // 13 S. Broadway 405.330.2190 italianjims.net Interurban American // 1301 E. Danforth Rd. 405.348.2792 interurban.us
Simply Falafel Mediterranean // 343 S Blackwelder Ave. 405.341.4646 The Sushi Bar Sushi // 1201 NW 178th St. thesushibarok.com Zen Asian Dining Asian Fusion // 3209 S. Broadway, Ste. 127 zenasiandining.com
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EVENT CALENDAR march SPORTS Thunder Basketball – Chesapeake Energy Arena (thunder.nba.com) 2 – vs Charlotte, 6:00 13 – vs LA Lakers, 8:30 28 – vs Sacramento, 7:00 4 – vs Philadelphia, 7:00 16 – vs Dallas, 6:00 30 – vs Utah, 2:00 11 – vs Houston, 7:00 24 – vs Denver, 7:00 Barons Hockey – Cox Convention Center (okcbarons.com) 1 – vs Rockford, 7:00 11 – vs San Antonio, 7:00 25 – vs San Antonio, 7:00 2 – vs San Antonio, 4:00 14-15 – vs Grand Rapids, 7:00 MUSIC Mondays – J azz Jam at Picasso Cafe (picassosonpaseo.com) Fridays, Saturdays – L ive Music @ Nonna’s Purple Bar (see our ad on pg 3) purplebarokc.com Saturdays – L ive Music @ LOCAL, Norman, (eatatlocal.com) 1 – Travis Linville EP Release, The Blue Door (bluedoorokc.com) 4 – Clint Black - Rose State Performing Arts Theatre, Midwest City (rose.edu/rslive) 6 – Switchfoot, Kopecky Family Band, Diamond Ballroom (diamondballroom.net) 8 –Brahms Requiem, Civic Center Music Hall (okcciviccenter.com) 11 – Colourmusic, VZDs (vzds.com) 29 – Graham Colton, Bricktown Music Hall (bricktownmusichall.com)
CULTURE First Friday – First Friday Gallery Walk, The Paseo (thepaseo.com) Second Friday – LIVE on the Plaza, Plaza District (plazadistrict.org) Second Friday – 2nd Friday Circuit of Art, Norman (2ndfridaynorman.com) Third Thursday – Automobile Alley Shop Hop (automobilealley.org) Third Friday – Premiere on Film Row 25-26 – Shen Yun, Civic Center Music Hall (okcciviccenter.com) All Month – Come on Down by Lisa Hoke, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) 15 – Ansel Adams: An American Perspective, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) 15 – Brett Weston: Land, Sea and Sky, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) 28 – H&8th Night Market (h8thokc.com), (see ad on pg 13)
april SPORTS Thunder Basketball – Chesapeake Energy Arena (thunder.nba.com) 3 – vs San Antonio, 7:00 16 – vs Detroit, 7:00 11 – vs New Orleans, 7:00 19 – Playoffs Begin Barons Hockey – Cox Convention Center (okcbarons.com) 2 – vs Hamilton, 7:00 6 – vs Charlotte, 4:00 18-19 – vs Iowa, 7:00 5 – vs Charlotte, 7:00 16 – vs Texas, 7:00 Redhawks Baseball – Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (oklahomaredhawks.com) 11-12 – vs New Orleans, 7:05 24-26 – vs Nashville, 7:05 13 – vs New Orleans, 2:05 27 – vs Nashville, 2:05 14 – vs New Orleans, 7:05 28-30 – vs Round Rock, 7:05 MUSIC Mondays – Jazz Jam at Picasso Cafe (picassosonpaseo.com) Fridays, Saturdays – L ive Music @ Nonna’s Purple Bar (see our ad on pg 3), purplebarokc.com 44 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | S/S 2014
For up-to-the-minute event information, visit OKCConventioner.com/Event-Calendar. MUSIC-CONT. Saturdays – L ive Music @ LOCAL, Norman, (eatatlocal.com) 8 – Reverend Horton Heat, Diamond Ballroom (diamondballroom.net) 16 – Rob Delaney, Oklahoma Contemporary (oklahomacontemporary.org) 24-26 – Norman Music Festival (normanmusicfestival.com) 28 –Grouplove, Diamond Ballroom (diamondballroom.net) CULTURE First Friday – F irst Friday Gallery Walk, The Paseo (thepaseo.com) Second Friday – L IVE on the Plaza, Plaza District (plazadistrict.org) Second Friday – 2 nd Friday Circuit of Art, Norman (2ndfridaynorman.com) Third Thursday – Automobile Alley Shop Hop (automobilealley.org) Third Friday – Premiere on Film Row All Month – Ansel Adams: An American Perspective, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) All Month – Brett Weston: Land, Sea and Sky, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) 3-30 – Jesus Christ Superstar, Civic Center Music Hall (okcciviccenter.com) 8-13 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Civic Center Music Hall (okcciviccenter.com) 11 – Starlight Supper, Bicentennial Park (downtownokc.com) (see ad on pg 33) 13 (closing) – Come on Down by Lisa Hoke, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) 15 - L ocal Beer Party, Wedge Deep Deuce (thewedgeokc.com) 7-10pm, $20 or $15 w/ Keep It Local OK card. Unlimited pizza & samplings from local brewers. 18-19 – Robert Mills’ Beauty and the Beast, Civic Center Music Hall (okcciviccenter.com) 25 – H&8th Night Market (h8thokc.com), (see ad on pg 13)
may SPORTS Thunder Basketball – Chesapeake Energy Arena (thunder.nba.com) All Month – Playoffs Redhawks Baseball – Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (oklahomaredhawks.com) 1 – vs Round Rock, 7:05 10 – vs Colo. Springs, 7:05 27-30 – vs Omaha, 7:05 6 – vs Memphis, 7:05 11 – vs Colo. Springs, 2:05 31 – vs Memphis, 7:05 7 – vs Memphis, 11:05 12 – vs Colo. Springs, 7:05 8-9 – vs Memphis, 7:05 13 – vs Colo. Springs, 11:05 MUSIC Mondays – Jazz Jam at Picasso Cafe (picassosonpaseo.com) Fridays, Saturdays – L ive Music @ Nonna’s Purple Bar (see our ad on pg 3), purplebarokc.com Saturdays – L ive Music @ LOCAL, Norman, (eatatlocal.com) 7 –Gavin DeGraw, Diamond Ballroom (diamondballroom.net) 16 – Foreigner, Styx – Zoo Amphitheater (zooamp.com)
CULTURE First Friday – F irst Friday Gallery Walk, The Paseo (thepaseo.com) Second Friday – L IVE on the Plaza, Plaza District (plazadistrict.org) Second Friday – 2 nd Friday Circuit of Art, Norman (2ndfridaynorman.com) Third Thursday – Automobile Alley Shop Hop (automobilealley.org) Third Friday – Premiere on Film Row All Month – Ansel Adams: An American Perspective, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) All Month – Allan Houser: On the Roof, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) All Month – Brett Weston: Land, Sea and Sky, OKC Museum of Art (okcmoa.com) 20-25 – Sister Act, Civic Center Music Hall (okcciviccenter.com) 28-Jun. 1 – One-Man Star Wars Trilogy, Civic Center Music Hall (okcciviccenter.com) 30 – H&8th Night Market (h8thokc.com), (see ad on pg 13) S/S 2014 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | 45
M-F 8:30am-7:30pm
drive thru
sat 9am-1pm
sun 2-6pm
free delivery
JUST IN CASE... MEDICAL & EMERGENCY Immediate Care of OK Urgent Care 800 24th Ave. NW, 3400 Tecumseh Rd. Norman 405.321.7100, 405.307.6900 1265 E. 33rd St. Edmond 405.513.6300 8am - 8pm immediatecareok.com
Walgreens (24 Hour) 5120 N. May Ave. 405.942.2471 Wilson Pharmacy 7128 E. Reno Ave. *Free delivery to Mid-Del & Downtown/Midtown 405.737.3464 wilsonpharmacyok.com St. Anthony Hospital ER 1000 N. Lee Ave. 405.272.6137
TRANSPORTATION 7128 east reno ave, MWC / WilsonPharmacyOK.com
405-737-3464
Airport Express Executive Sedan/Group Transport 405.681.3311 airportexpressokc.com
Independent Cab Company 405.603.4222 okctaxicab.com
TECHNOLOGY Apple Store 1901 NW Expressway Penn Square Mall 405.767.6600
Best Buy 3333 N. May Ave. 405.949.9911
AT&T Store 2131 Northwest 23rd St. 405.606.7035
Verizon Store 5401 N. Penn Ave. 405.843.9113
SUPPLIES Broadway Wine Merchants Liquor Store 824 N Broadway Ave. 405.231.0031
Native Roots Market 131 NE 2nd St. 405.310.6300 nativerootsmarket.com
RADIO
The view from inside the new “Where Earth and Sky Meet” sculpture by Phillip K. Smith III located outside OKC’s City Hall.
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KOSU 91.7 - NPR / The Spy KOMA 92.5 – 60s & 70s JakeFM 93.3 - Country KHBZ 94.7 - Alt Rock KRXO 107.7 - Classic Rock S/S 2014 | OKCCONVENTIONER.COM | 47
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sofa bed,
it’s an eye-catching, sleep-inducing, marvel of modern engineering.
CONTEMPORARY FURNISHINGS
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