September 2014 (Vol. 28, No. 9)

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Hey Mambo

Italian Fare With Flair

TULSA STATE FAIR

11 Days Of Awesome Sept. 25 - Oct. 5

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GUIDE TO TULSA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Tres Amigos

Faithfully Executed Mexican Classics

Breast Friends

Thousands of Supporters Race for the Cure

Grady Nichols Still Making Sweet Music on His Terms

Football Frenzy Are You Ready for College’s Kickoff?

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s the mayor of this beautiful city and as a native Tulsan, I invite you to enjoy my hometown. Whether you’re just visiting or you already live here, there’s something for everyone. For over 28 years, Preview Magazine has been offering Tulsan’s and/or its visitors this comprehensive guide about everything from area restaurants to local attractions, events, tourist destinations, lifestyles, lodging and one-of-a-kind extraordinary shopping venues.

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No matter where you turn, Tulsa offers great restaurants—everything from barbecue to sushi— tons of unique shopping venues, world-class museums, and entertainment options that are second to none.

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Tulsa is well known for its art, music and culture. It is home to world-class ballet and opera, as well as the Gilcrease and Philbrook museums, where displays of Western art and Italian Renaissance will capture your heart and imagination. Downtown Tulsa is home to one of the finest collections of art deco architecture in the country, ranking with cities such as Miami and Chicago. Our iconic beacon, the BOK Center, is a major catalyst for drawing visitors and Tulsans alike for concerts, sporting events and more. ONEOK Field, home of our city’s baseball team—the Tulsa Drillers— has proven to be one of the major players in the revitalization of downtown along with the Philbrook Downtown and the Woody Guthrie Center. These new developments mesh well with already established entertainment venues such as Cain’s Ballroom, Brady Theater and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. If you’re looking for outdoor activities, Tulsa offers plenty of exciting opportunities for outdoor fun and recreation. Take a stroll down the scenic paths winding along the Arkansas River and take in the beauty of our famed River Parks. If you’re looking for more of a wild time, then head over to “America’s Favorite Zoo” and tour the Tulsa Zoo, our city-owned gem that’s located at Mohawk Park. It’s truly a great experience for the whole family. I am pleased that you have chosen to call Tulsa your home, or if you’re just visiting, we sure hope you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful city. You can always find out more about Tulsa by visiting our website: www.CityOfTulsa.org. Sincerely,

For over 28 years, Preview Magazine has been the best resource for discovering Tulsa, Green Country and locating the perfect place to eat, visit, shop and be entertained whether you are here on business or just enjoying a few days away from the grind. Located in the heart of Oklahoma, Tulsa is a year-round destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, scenic views, hikes and adventure. The rich history of Tulsa and its surrounding areas is reflected in the diversity of its museums, landmarks, history, wildlife, attractions, fine dining and friendly locals. In Tulsa, situated on the Arkansas River at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, enjoy a performance or sporting event at the BOK Center, fish in one of the area’s many lakes, check out the sharks in the state’s only freestanding aquarium, explore any of the lush parks or break out the clubs and tackle any of the 16 public golf courses. Considered by many to be the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma, Tulsa offers full-time professional opera and ballet companies and one of the nation’s largest concentrations of art deco architecture. Regardless of your personal tastes or budget, Tulsa offers a down-home, but cultured experience for all ages.

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As the days of summer shorten into crisp nights heralding the change of season, Oklahomans celebrate with fairs and festivals across the state. We highlight a few in this issue’s Happenings section. But none is bigger than the Tulsa State Fair, which runs for 11 days from Sept. 25-Oct. 5 at the Fairgrounds.

FEATURES Tuscan Twists | 8 Hey Mambo pairs quality ingredients and nontraditional takes on Italian fare with Scott Moore’s flair for creating exceptional pies. Tulsa State Fair | 42 Whether you’re flying high above the crowd with a cone of fluffy cotton candy or nervously nibbling on savory roasted nuts watching the chainsaw demonstration, there is something for every appetite and adventure level. Football Frenzy | 44 The 2014 college football season is rapidly approaching. Are you excited? We’re excited. We’re also here to help you prep for the impending campaign with overviews on the area’s big three. Sizzling Standard | 46 Tres Amigos combines faithfully executed Mexican classics with restlessly innovative dishes that challenge the palate. Breast Friends | 52 Race for the Cure unites nearly 9,000 runners and walkers to show their support for those who have or continue to deal with the effects of breast cancer.

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Blue Tie Affair | 54 Nearly 60 years after Brownies Hamburgers started dishing out greasy goodness, the BGB offshoot is building on the traditional taste with well-dressed burgers in Utica Square. Playing for Laughs | 68 While it’s too easy to take life too seriously at times, there exists a community committed to chortle and not lacking in the laugh department.

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Grady Nichols | 76 Blowing and going for over 20 years, the saxophone phenom has carved out a solid career making sweet music on his terms.

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$91.80 in 48 Challenge | 6 Happenings | 12 Sneak Peek | 34 Downtown Locator | 37 Tulsa Locator | 38

Sports Central | 44 Pick Your Palate | 59 Showtime | 72 Get to Know | 76

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$34 Stop #7 - To finish the night, we headed off to the PBR at the BOK Center with some good friends and our cowboy boots. It was a perfect ending to a great and fun-filled 48 hours.

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Stop #1- Had dinner at Los Cabos on the patio while listening to awesome music. The theme was Boogie Nights with Zodiac, so all the waiters were dressed in their best '70s attire.

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So giving 20-somethings an envelope of cash and telling them to spend it in 48 hours isn’t exactly a challenge, but it makes this assignment sound a lot more interesting. The mission posed to recent Oklahoma State grad Billy Hayes and his girlfriend Nicole Rodriguez (who is completing her master’s degree at OSU), was to spend $91.80 (we used the local area code for the amount) in two days. And if they could find fun and free activities … bonus. The only catch was that they had to spend it at places, events or shops profiled in the August issue of Preview.

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Stop #6 - Cruising through Route 66, we popped into Lyon’s Indian Store to see what they had. They have everything from beautiful Native American art to cute, colorful candles and coasters for the home. We bought some of the coasters, along with a cool Route 66 postcard.

$9 Stop #2 - We learned the perfect beer pour at George’s in Jenks while The Dead Chieftains played live music on the balcony. A couple of cold pints were a great way to wind down a hot summer night.

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Stop #4 - We worked up an appetite at Turkey Mountain, so we stopped by FirstWatch to eat a healthy, wholesome breakfast. Please excuse our sweatiness. Stop #3 - No better way to work off Friday’s banquet of Mexican deliciousness, than running the 4.4-mile yellow trail at Turkey Mountain.

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Stop #5 Dropped by Cookiedoodle—a little local bakery in Jenks—to satisfy our sweet tooth. We were drooling as soon as we walked in the door. They offer ice cream, brownies, cake pops and cookies the size of your face. Think you can blow our cash in interesting ways? Like us on Facebook and drop a message with some of your ideas. We might just lace your pockets with green and turn you loose.

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Hey Mambo pairs quality ingredients and nontraditional takes on ITALIAN fare with Scott Moore’s flair for creating exceptional pies. By Chris Greer

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lthough it’s often condensed into a catch-all cuisine, Italian food has proven to be one of Green Country’s favorite fares because of the variation of flavors and ingredients. There are southern Italian classics like Campania’s San Marzano tomatoes, Sicily’s veal marsala and Neapolitan pizza as well as northern dishes like osso buco, risotto and, of course, rich Bolognese sauce. And don’t forget carbonara, a Roman signature. In Tulsa, many restaurants sample from different regions in order to provide a multi-flavor festival to the taste buds. But the Brady District’s Hey Mambo takes a smattering of these dishes and showcases top-flight cuisine with a slightly rock ‘n’ roll edge all its own. A lot of that has to do with owner/chef Scott Moore. A Will Rogers High School grad who earned his culinary chops flipping pies as a teenager at Vito’s Pizza, the 44-yearold Moore has created one of the area’s coolest restaurants while demonstrating his flashy, flavorful style in its purest form. From his Converse sneakers to his trademark goatee, Moore gives off a vibe that he’s always one of the coolest guys in the room. It’s not born of arrogance, but that of a risk taker who is willing to jump

off the rocky cliff into the lake below while others talk boldly with little action. It was this spirit, along with the financial banking of his “happy, but silent partners” Sean and Joy Flannigan, that gave him the push to open Hey Mambo in 2008 after nearly 10 years working at Tucci’s on Cherry Street. And it was at Tucci’s that Moore came up with the signature moniker for his restaurant. “One thing I learned at Tucci’s was that the name has to be catchy,” says Moore. “At the time we opened, everyone was doing things like Bar 209, all these numbers and stuff. I wanted to do something fun. “When I was doing an Internet search, an American Express commercial popped up that had “Mambo Italiano” playing in the background. I’d heard it a million times at Tucci’s, but hadn’t really thought about it for a name. Then a light bulb moment happened and 20 minutes later I had secured a domain for Hey Mambo.” This stylish restaurant—designed by Shane Hood, Tepera Jones and Moore, whose graphic arts background and touches are abundant throughout the single-level restaurant complete with drop lights, walls of local art and steel tables—operates without pretense; it’s a cozy, casual spot for a satisfying family-style meal, yet also a specialoccasion dining room perfect for group

celebrations or a night on the town. The stunningly, easy-swinging joint is regularly populated with clientele ranging from 30 to 60 years, lounging and imbibing while diners nosh on calzones, baked ziti, Toscana sandwiches and wood-fire roasted pizzas in the dining area that can accommodate right at 100 people or on the 30-person patio. Hey Mambo may be a remarkable, multifaceted restaurant only masquerading as a pizza joint, but there is no denying the staple that put this place on the map: the pies. With a brick pizza oven that Moore bought off eBay for $12,000 squarely front-and-center in the inviting urban space with quality beer taps lining the bar, it’s hard to be misled.

Among his edible Picassos, none earn higher marks than The Center of the Universe that features pepper bacon, sliced prosciutto, Roma tomatoes, feta, spinach, artichokes and a pesto cream. “It was the last pizza we named,” Moore says. “Being this close to a Tulsa landmark like that, it was only natural. We just started throwing out ingredients and came up with a hit. It’s easily the No. 1 seller for us.” These pizzas are so delicious that if you visit Moore’s place for lunch, don’t be ashamed if you decide to come back for another sublime disc for dinner. The list of toppings seems infinite, from crumbled spicy meatballs and coldsmoked salmon to prosciutto and grilled chicken; the protein selections are full of flavor. At some point, you’ll need to try a few of Hey Mambo’s specialty pies. The Diablo,

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But don’t let the speed, convenience and casual atmosphere at Hey Mambo lower your expectations. This is high-quality

“You can take my pizza dough and throw it in a conveyer oven and it will taste totally different,” says Moore, who has tinkered with his dough recipe for years. “I tried cooking one at 550 degrees once as well, and it was horrible. Everything has to be just right, from how the dough rises, to the freshness of the ingredients to the time in the oven. It’s really an art.”

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Choose from traditional and unorthodox toppings for your very own fully customizable pie. Thanks in large part to the oven—“The oven is part of the ingredients for sure,” says Moore—and the pecan wood that helps give the pies their smoky flavor and maintains the 730 degrees inside, each hand-stretched, thincrust beauty cooks in 5-7 minutes. The result is a crispy, chewy, slightly blistered bliss, the perfect foundation for a simple traditional pepperoni or something wild from your pizza-loving imagination.

pizza, fashioned in the style of Italy’s original pizza makers.

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which gets its name as a homage to Moore’s wearing of facial hair, is built with Italian sausage, pepperoni, pepper bacon and jalapenos. For those in need of a dairy fix, The Big Cheese pairs olive oil with Romano, gorgonzola, ricotta, mozzarella, feta and parmesan. And the amazing Baroness packs it on with diced pears, prosciutto, pesto cream and gorgonzola finished with chopped walnuts, honey and cracked black pepper.

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When it’s time to visit the bar—featuring a catacomb of shelves nearly lining the entire north brick wall of the well-lit dining area—a list of signature cocktails is ready and willing. Making a martini requires just the right touch, and Hey Mambo prides itself on how its bartenders bruise the ice with a hard shake. “You don’t need a ton of alcohol for a drink to standout,” says Moore. “It comes down to portions and pours.” The Dirty Mambo with gorgonzola-stuffed olives definitely fits the bill as does the Cheesecake Mambo that buries Grand Marnier underneath a mix of vanilla vodka and pineapple juice. If hops and barley are more to you’re liking, you’ll find plenty to indulge your thirst, just don’t ask for a 3.2 variety. “Yeah, I’m kind of a beer snob,” Moore says with a laugh. “I figure what’s the point of drinking 3.2, so all our beers are at least 6 point.” Craft brewers like Coop Ale Works are well represented from the citrus and grapefruit infused IPA and clove, banana and rye Elevator Wheat to the premium blonde Horny Toad and the candy sugar, Belgian-style dark DNR ale. Boulevard, Guinness and Harp are also popular choices. Bottle service is also available if you decide to head in that direction. Fortunately, it’s some of the most affordable. Wines, including a sultry red, dry rose or swanky white, can be had for $7.50-$15 a glass. And while the pies and brews are remarkable, there is much more to this culinary destination than you’d expect. Let’s begin with the antipasti section of the menu. Torta al gorgonzola is served with a hint of onions and salt pork huddling around seedless grapes—a welcome way to begin your dining experience—while the warm pizza margherita with mozzarella, parmesan, basil and sliced tomatoes could be a meal unto itself. A heaping of 20 winepoached Prince Edward Island mussels swimming in a spicy tomato brodetta makes for an incredibly addictive opener. And least we forget, the dattero scialle—

goat cheese stuffed medjoul dates wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with warm local honey and balsamic glaze— is as good as you’ll find in Tulsa. Not typical pizza place offerings, right?

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The dattero scialle—goat cheese stuffed medjoul dates wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with warm local honey and balsamic glaze—is as good as you’ll find in Tulsa. con polpette is a study in decadence with thick-strand spaghetti noodles smothered in a pomodoro sauce topped with two meatballs and shaved pecorino. And it’s the meatballs that steal the show. These aren’t your average balls of ground beef. Hey Mambo takes locally sourced pork and beef, mixed with bread crumbs, cheese and spices, and rolls the creative concoction into extra tender juicy spheres that make for a remarkable riff on the Italian stalwart. Similarly addictive is the pasta el sol; this dish will make you rethink the decapod crustacean as its distinctive chewiness is conspicuously absent. Nestled on linguini noodles with red onions, lime and pineapple-rosemary and garlic mojo, you’ll wish all denizens of the deep were adorned like this.

Likewise, the agnello alla montanara— Rosemary braised lamb shank basted with natural lamb jus, served with potatoes and Mambo ratatouille—comes imbued with a hint of smokiness. The same is true of the pollo bracciola, that features pounded chicken breast stuffed with sautéed crimini mushrooms, baby spinach, basil, breadcrumbs and diced prosciutto with a pesto cream sauce providing a textural interplay; you’ll most likely not experience another fowl dish like it. It’s no wonder Hey Mambo is celebrating five years’ worth of memorable meals. All of Moore’s creative masterpieces have the power to redefine the way you think about Italian while simultaneously reaffirming all the reasons you love pizza so much.

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Of course, in any Italian restaurant, pasta is paramount and Hey Mambo’s approach may be slightly left of center, but in a fantastic way. The spaghetti

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Neither is the insalata mista, which while on the surface might appear to be ordinary in presentation, is a huge hit. Who would have thought that a lettuce wedge layered with soffritto (carrots, bell peppers and celery cut into very small pieces and slowly sautéed), bacon bits and house-made giardino dressing could induce such rave reviews? But this shouldn’t be a surprise based on how Moore has amped up what could’ve been a mundane dish into something very, very different where traditional Italian flavors blend with modern flair. In the insalata caprese, with buffalo mozzarella surrounding kalamata olives and fresh mesclun greens, the night-dried tomato infused olive oil with balsamic syrup offers hints of basil without being overpowering; it’s a rendition showcasing a simple classic, simply done well.

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Theresa Caputo Sept. 3

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will give interactive readings to audience members throughout the show and will also share personal stories about her life and her unique gifts. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading. Long Island Medium follows Caputo’s life as a typical Long Island wife and mom with one very big difference—she claims to be able to communicate with the dead. Since she cannot “turn off” this gift, messages from departed loved ones can come through at any time. The local car mechanic, manicurist or cashier at the bagel shop may find themselves receiving a spontaneous reading from Caputo as she goes

about her day. The unique challenges that her special abilities create for her husband of 22 years, Larry, and her two children and how they cope are also a main theme on the show. Caputo’s first book, There’s More to Life Than This, debuted at No. 2 on the New York Times best seller list. Caputo has been a practicing medium for 10 years and is a certified medium with the Forever-Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to connecting science with the afterlife. She helps individuals find closure by connecting them with their departed loved ones. For Caputo, this is not just her job … this is her life.

SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Alexandre Hogue: An American Visionary Sept. 1-30

Gilcrease Museum (Tulsa) Known primarily for his Dust Bowl or Erosion series of works, Alexandre Hogue’s art returns to Tulsa in a new exhibition, Alexandre Hogue: An American Visionary – Paintings and Works on Paper. Though smaller in scale, this exhibit features more than 50 exceptional works by Hogue, considered one of the titans of the art world. It features paintings and works on paper from major museum collections across the country and private collections in Texas and Oklahoma. A number of works from Hogue’s daughter, Olivia Hogue Mariño, are included in the exhibition.

Washed Out Sept. 7

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) The music recorded by Ernest Greene as Washed Out has been nothing if not dreamy, but for his second full-length album, he took the idea of letting your mind wander to another state a huge leap further. On 2013’s Paracosm, the Georgiabased musician explored the album’s namesake phenomenon, where people create detailed imaginary worlds. The concept has been used to describe fantasylands like J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth and C.S. Lewis’ Narnia, and it’s at the heart of the 2004 documentary In The Realms Of The Unreal about outsider artist Henry Darger. The idea of escaping is all over Paracosm’s lyrics, and it’s also the main thrust behind the music, which finds Greene distancing himself from the modes and methods that informed Washed Out’s previous recordings. No, he hasn’t thrown away his computer or synths, but Greene made a conscious decision to expand his sonic palette, which resulted in the employment of more than 50 different instruments, the most significant of which turned out to be old keyboards like the Mellotron. Designed during the middle of last century and made up of pre-recorded sounds with individual notes sampled for each key of the chromatic scale (the flute sound in The Beatles’ “Strawberry Fields Forever” is a well-known example of the Mellotron in action), these relics allowed Greene to use his sampling expertise while also offering the flexibility to explore new creative avenues. Following two years on the road in support of the critically acclaimed Within and Without, which itself followed the lauded Life of Leisure EP, led by the otherworldly magic of 2009’s “Feel It All Around,” Greene and his wife, Blair (who plays in the Washed Out live band), decided to relocate from the big-city hubbub of Atlanta to a house on the outskirts of Athens, Ga. Working daily for nearly six months, it was easy for Greene to begin shutting out the real world in favor of an alternate universe of his own making, with the rural setting acting as a prime catalyst. Washed Out’s style has been identified with the chillwave movement. Greene has said hip-hop influences the way he writes songs.

Downtown Henryetta This is one of the largest Labor Day events in Oklahoma complete with games for all ages, concerts, a carnival, rodeo and an impressive fireworks display at dusk. Visitors will also enjoy a car, bike and tractor show. The highlight of this festival is the parade, featuring a wide variety of floats, marching bands, horses, Shriners and more. Festivities and an assortment of family-friendly activities will take place throughout the city.

The series kicks off Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. with a free, hour-long satellite poker workshop with Lee. Lee will conduct a second workshop on tournament poker on Sept. 4. All workshop attendees are entered into a drawing for a free seat to the Last Chance Turbo on Sept. 7.

Sept. 1-7

Hard Times Oklahoma (1939-40)

Philbrook Museum (Tulsa) Russell Lee worked as part of the governmentsponsored Farm Security Administration beginning in 1936, documenting the social and economic hardships faced by millions of rural Americans during periods of drought and Depression. This exhibition, drawn from Philbrook’s collection, features Lee’s Oklahoma-based photographs from 1939-40.

Sept. 3-7

RunGood Gear $100,000 Poker Series

Hard Rock Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) The RunGoodGear.com poker series is designed to accommodate poker fans at all skill levels with its playerfriendly structures, satellite guarantees and added-value tournaments. In addition, the compact structure results in less time away from home making it a favorite among weekend warriors. Ten pros will play host throughout the series. Pros confirmed include professional poker player, instructor and media personality Bernard Lee; Party Poker pro Jamie Kerstetter; WSOP bracelet winner Bryan Campanello; former WPT Ones to Watch Alex Phahurat; and long-

The $135 Pro Bounty Tournament kicks off as the first poker event at 7 p.m. Knockout bounties on pros are randomly assigned via envelopes. Prizes range from RunGood Gear swag to $1,000 in cash. The $100k Guarantee Main Event will top off the series with the winner taking home first-place prize money and a $10,000 seat in the 2015 WSOP main event in Las Vegas.

Sept. 4-14

American Miniature Horse Registry National Show

Expo Square (Tulsa) The American Miniature Horse Registry and American Shetland Pony Club are bringing their national show to Tulsa during a 10-day display of equestrian skills in different classes and categories. Don’t miss out on miniature horses competing for awards in hunter, jumper, showmanship, halter obstacle, obstacle driving, country pleasure driving, fancy turnout, roadster, roman chariot and much more. This prestigious event features more than 1,500 horses, making it the largest show of this kind in the world.

Sept. 4-6

Osage County Free Fair

County Fairgrounds (Pawhuska) Featuring a horse show, ranch rodeo and plenty of 4-H exhibits set up for visitors, the fair will also have exhibit halls filled with educational and vendor booths. Don’t miss this year’s talent show and secure a seat in the stands for the fair’s school choir, band and cheerleader competitions.

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While he infused his works with a new American spirit, full of sensuous, undulating lines and brilliant, visionary colors, Hogue rejected the term Regionalism as both incorrect and too limiting. Indeed, the simplistic notions of Regionalism as a generic “American” style celebrating farmers and the “heartland” has been under revision for years. Hogue’s visionary works only confirm the limits of such labels, and his expansive artistic legacy pushes us to consider what it means to speak of Regionalism in American art.

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Hogue (1898-1994) was one of the most acclaimed artists to come to prominence during the Regionalist period (1930s and 1940s) of American Art. Along with other artistic masters such as Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood, Hogue helped to define the aesthetic of the era. The Southwest provided the settings that allowed him to immerse himself in the wonders of the earth. During the 1930s he was a leader in an active regional group known as the Dallas Nine and was also a founder (1938) of the Lone Star Printmakers.

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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Kids will also enjoy the giant inflatables. This year’s fair will also feature chili and salsa cook-offs.

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Bluegrass and Chili Festival

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Expo Center (Claremore) Join more than 30,000 visitors at this annual event and sample chili from cooking teams. Whether your taste buds crave spicy, mild or something in-between, this chili cook-off is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite. The cook-off will take place from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday and will feature recipes from expert cooks across the country. Bring your lawn chairs, pick up a cool drink from a festival vendor and enjoy three stages of local, regional and national performance artists. Musicians will entertain the crowds with a wide variety of bluegrass, country and good, old-fashioned gospel tunes. All concerts are free. While there wander through the festival grounds and enjoy an open car show, a children’s area and a festival marketplace filled to the brim with arts, crafts and handmade goods for sale. Stick around for a vocal competition, junior showcase, dance exhibitions and an antique tractor pull.

Sept. 6

India Fest

Tulsa Expo Square The India Association of Greater Tulsa is hosting a day of fun and Indian culture where you’ll be able to taste food from different regions of India, watch traditional dancing, listen to Indian music and see cultural art. There will also be a children’s activity area as well as an opportunity to get a henna tattoo and shop vendor booths selling beautiful jewelry and other goods. Come get lost in the vast culture of one of the world’s biggest countries.

Sept. 6

Maya Ruins Dig Site Gilcrease Museum (Tulsa) Kids can experience the mystique of the Mayan

culture, learn the process of archaeology and how to use special tools to search for evidence of the ancient Maya. “Unearth” artifacts by digging in the ruins of a pyramid. Discover the meaning of the Mayan language by matching hieroglyphics on the glyphs wall. See Mayan artifacts from the Gilcrease collection, enjoy interactive computer games and have fun at the coloring station and artifacts cart. For ages 3-15 and must be accompanied by an adult. Free and open to the public.

Sept. 6

Dam J.A.M. Bicycle Tour

Whitaker Park (Pryor) This bicycle tour features 31-, 55-, 71- and 101-mile rides through the rolling foothills of northeast Oklahoma. Register and participate in this scenic one-day bicycle tour that is known for its hospitality, safety and support. A fabulous fall family event, the tour follows routes throughout the heart of Oklahoma’s picturesque Green Country and beautiful Mayes and Delaware Counties. The tour begins and ends in Pryor, located within riding distance of more than 2,500 miles of lake shoreline in the gentle foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Riders will enjoy lush countryside, shady rural roads and well-paved routes. Area business leaders and organizations host festive rest stops along the route. After the race concludes, visitors can enjoy the annual party in the park featuring music, entertainment and food.

Sept. 7-13

Hot Rod Drag Week

Tulsa Raceway Park Quarter-mile racers compete in time trials at four different drag strips five times in five days, driving their competition vehicles on public highways from track to track without the assistance of a support vehicle. The car that posts the quickest average elapsed time over the five days of racing is the winner in each class. Tracks include Tulsa, Heartland Park (Topeka, Kan.), Thunder

The Time Jumpers Sept. 7

Performing Arts Center (Broken Arrow) An assemblage of high-dollar studio musicians who wanted to spend some spare time drinking beer and jamming with their sonically gifted buddies established the Time Jumpers in Nashville, Tenn., in 1998. The notion of building a rabidly devoted following was the last thing on their minds. But that’s what happened. The current edition of The Time Jumpers includes 11 members, each a master of his (and, in one case, her) instrument. Alphabetically—which is the only diplomatic way to present such a phalanx of evenly matched talent—they are Brad Albin (upright bass), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Vince Gill (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), “Ranger Doug” Green (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar), Andy Reiss (electric guitar), Dawn Sears (vocals), Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle), Joe Spivey (fiddle, vocals) Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano) and Billy Thomas (drums, vocals). The stages these luminaries have graced extend from the Grand Ole Opry to Carnegie Hall. Usually operating without a set list, the all-star band cuts through timeless western swing numbers like Bob Wills covers, including “Sugar Moon,” “I Hear You Talkin’,” and “Corrine Corrina,” and a couple of unexpected song choices, like a swinging version of “Six Pack to Go” and Kenny Sears’ take on his former boss Mel Tillis’ 1970 hit, “Heart Over Mind,” interspersed among originals from the group’s self-titled, Grammy-nominated record. The Jumpers have a few centuries worth of professional musicianship among them, and that experience radiates through every note played on every instrument. Gill may be the most famous Time Jumper, but Dawn Sears, whose slow-burning delivery of “Faint of Heart” and stunning take on the torch song “Sweet Memories” has earned her standing ovations along the way. Gill has sold more than 26 million albums and earned 18 CMA awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA awards in history. Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 20 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male country artist. Besides being known for his talent as a performer, musician and songwriter, Gill is regarded as one of country music’s best-known humanitarians, participating in hundreds of charitable events throughout his career.

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The Loony Bin (Tulsa) Janet Williams (aka The Tennessee Tramp) is a nationally touring comedian who plays “A” rooms throughout the United States and Canada. She has done several USO tours including Japan, Korea, Guam and Germany. Typically, her audiences consist of folks 18 to 80 as her subject matter encompasses all ages, genders and ethnic groups. She has an endearing stage presence that makes her audiences think of her as a crazy grandmother, a wacky aunt or a nutty neighbor.

Sept. 11

Rogers County Free Fair

Claremore Expo Center Browse through Made in Oklahoma products, arts and crafts, baked goods, livestock exhibits and more. A Rogers County staple since 1955, this free fair guarantees fun for the entire family. Attend a horse show, check out numerous vehicles in the fair’s annual car show, enjoy 4-H and FFA competitions and exhibits, or take the kids over to the fair’s popular children’s area, featuring plenty of activities geared specifically toward them. Make your way to the festival’s carnival midway for rides, games and plenty of yummy fair food and snacks. The fair, which highlights the transition from summer to fall in Claremore, is a great opportunity to celebrate the agricultural diversity of the area. Event categories are wide and varied, from cooking and horticulture to fine arts and animal exhibits. Spend the day browsing through traditional fair exhibits, or simply attend the fair to enjoy an exhilarating spin on a carnival ride.

Sept. 11-14 Rock ‘N Rib Festival

BOK Center (Tulsa) Just steps from the BOK Center’s glass wall, barbecue teams from across the country will showcase their awardwinning recipes at the annual event. Families are invited to this festival that will fill the streets of downtown Tulsa with a scent of savory sauces, sizzling meats and the sound of live music. Admission is free to the public. This year the event features an interactive children’s area offering face painting, games and inflatables as well as the Aporkalypse Fun Run and 5K. Dress up in your best zombie costume and lace up your tennis shoes for this combination 5K and food eating competition. During the “pig out challenge” portion of the race, competitors will eat ribs and sides before continuing on.

Sept. 13

Castle Zombie Run

Castle of Muskogee Run as fast as you can across 60 acres at the Castle of Muskogee and dodge your way through zombies and other obstacles. Your adrenaline will be pumping as you race against the other runners trying to take your “life flags,” but if you make it to the end with at least one, you will be named a survivor of the zombie takeover and get a survivor’s medal. If all of your flags get taken from you, you will become “infected.” After all of the heats have been completed there will be a Paint the Town Dead part with festivities until 10 p.m. Listen to music, have dinner, browse through the merchants and compete in the evening’s costume contest for the full experience.

Sept. 13

Blast from the Past Car Show

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Dennis DeYoung Sept. 8

Osage Casino (Tulsa) Dennis DeYoung, the former frontman for prog-rock band Styx, has spent the last 14 years in theater (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Hunchback of Notre Dame), movies (The Perfect Man), mentoring young musicians (Canadian Idol) and bringing his version of classic tunes to fans. One of the leading exemplars of the FM radio-oriented hard pop known as “pomp rock,” Styx also claims the distinction of having been named (in a 1979 Gallup Poll) the most popular rock band among American fans aged 13-18. At the height of its commercial powers, Styx released a string of five platinum albums, including the No. 1 triple-platinum Paradise Theatre (1981). DeYoung, along with twins Chuck and John Panozzo and guitarist James Young formed Styx (after the river that flows through Hades in Greek mythology) in 1972. After incessant touring, their national break came in 1975 with the No. 6 single “Lady,” featuring the blaring vocal triads that were a Styx trademark. From 1977 until their hiatus in 1984, every one of their releases sold platinum or better: The Grand Illusion (1977, 3 million sold), Pieces of Eight (1978, 3 million sold), Cornerstone (1979, 2 million sold), Paradise Theatre and Kilroy Was Here (1983, 1 million sold). Their concerts were invariably sold out. Their hit singles included “Come Sail Away” (1977); “Fooling Yourself (the Angry Young Man)” and “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)” in 1978; “Babe” (1979); and “The Best of Times” and “Too Much Time on My Hands,” both in 1981. DeYoung was credited as the writer of more Styx songs during their heyday than any other band member. In 1983 the group toured 3,000-seat halls with a theatrical presentation of Kilroy Was Here, an anticensorship concept album that included the hit singles “Mr. Roboto” and “Don’t Let It End.” In 1984 the group members went their separate ways for a while. DeYoung embarked on initially auspicious solo career. Desert Moon (1984) featured the top-10, same-title single and the follow-up single, “Don’t Wait for Heroes,” cracked the Billboard Top 100 as well. The Desert Moon album was certified gold in Canada. DeYoung’s solo career continued with Back to the World (1986), which contained the song “This Is the Time” from the soundtrack of Karate Kid II, and Boomchild (1988), which received a fair amount of music video airplay. During the sessions for Styx’s 1999’s Brave New World, DeYoung developed an acute case of photosensitivity. Styx acrimoniously replaced him for the ensuing tour. When the group split they hammered out a deal in which DeYoung could tour solo under the banner “formerly of Styx,” while everyone else retained the band’s name. In the past decade, Styx (with new vocalist Lawrence Gowan) has toured at a relentless pace, often doing well over 100 shows a year while DeYoung continues to rock audiences on his own.

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Janet Williams (aka the Tennessee Tramp) is a nationally touring comedian who plays "A" rooms throughout the United States and Canada. She has done several USO tours including Japan, Korea, Guam, and Germany. She has been a guest on the John Boy and Billy radio show, and does radio throughout the nation.

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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Terry Fator Sept. 12

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator’s road show is billed as a feeder for his standing gig at The Mirage. Think of it as an hour-and-a-half lead-in to the show at The Mirage. But it’s also more compelling and personal than the ongoing showcase, a skillful reworking of his variety act as a theatrical memoir. It begins with Fator re-enacting his days as a night janitor in a Texas bank, dreaming of fame. After unleashing his inner Dean Martin and Ethel Merman, the entertainer charts his rise to fame by winning America’s Got Talent in 2007.

He went to Nashville, Tenn., to record an album, It Starts Tonight. Fator wrote two of the songs and chose the others “very carefully,” he says. “Every single song is something that is very important and dear to me. I really want songs about positivity, about life-changing moments.”

Fator’s story, even simplified as a stage show, illustrates just how unlikely his success remains. His show doesn’t pretend Fator emerged from total obscurity. Instead, it offers vintage photos and resurrects routines from his days fronting Texas the Band. The band made him a steady-working pro in the 1990s, as it traveled the state-fair circuit and played suburban casinos such as Texas Station in North Las Vegas. Fator used his ventriloquist puppet characters even then, but says he did not yet realize he was an impressionist. He would just try to make his voice match the songs he was covering, whether they were by Garth Brooks or Guns ’N Roses. Even as he disconnected that skill from ventriloquism— “It just did not occur to me that this is something people would pay to see”—he made the tough decision to leave the band and pursue solo bookings as a ventriloquist. “I was terrified. I was absolutely petrified,” he says. And his fears were confirmed when he rented a 1,000-seat theater for a solo show and only one person, a 12-year-old boy, showed up. Audiences quadrupled on the fair circuit, but that turned out to be just a buildup to America’s Got Talent. The puppet characters get less stage time in the road show, but he says he will never drift too far from his role as straight man to Walter T. Airedale or Winston the Impersonating Turtle. And those “dummies” form the backbone of the show for a lot of people. But it’s Fator’s range that keeps you awestruck when he belts out “Sweet Home Alabama,” “What a Wonderful Life” or “I’ve Got Friends in Low Places.” “I’m a creative person and I want to continue to explore my abilities, but I’m always going to dance with the one who brought me,” he says. “I’m branching out, I’m not abandoning.” And while his vocals are on point and comedic timing spot on, it’s the puppet segments that really shine, which is why he will always come back to them.

National Hook N’ Cook-Off

Grand Lake Regional Airport (Monkey Island) Catfish cooking teams will compete for the title of best catfish in the United States. Join visitors from around the Grand Lake area for other festivities that will include a car show, live music by local musicians, arts and crafts and a variety of vendor booths. Children’s activities will also be available, so bring the whole family.

Sept. 13

Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration

Tribal Grounds (Tahlequah) Experience traditional Native American crafts, games, dancing and a parade. Enjoy a signing of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees constitution, hog fry, gospel sing and cultural demonstrations as well. Honor the traditions of the UKB with the chief’s state of the nation address and more. An annual highlight of the event—the Keetoowah powwow—will feature tiny tot, junior and adult dance competitions. Come and enjoy the amazing spectacle of traditional dancers in full regalia as they compete in categories that include traditional, grass, straight, fancy, buckskin, cloth and jingle dancing.

Tulsa Symphony’s Simply Great

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Pianist Meng-Sheng Shen, winner of the 2013 Crescendo International Music Awards, is the guest artist for a program that includes Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor and Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major, also known as The Great. Daniel Hege, music director of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, returns as guest conductor.

Sept. 17-20

Valarie Storm

The Loony Bin (Tulsa) This Florida girl got her first laugh on stage at 5 years old in the Little Miss Fort Myers Beauty Pageant after an interviewer asked if she liked going to school she answered “Hell no, I’d rather stay home and watch cartoons.” When the audience exploded, she had found her calling. After completely crushing her mother’s hopes for a future Miss America in one single moment, she went on to become a full time standup comic in 1997. The road to the comedic stage was a bumpy one; sarcasm is an under appreciated trait in the educational system. Undeterred she grew up honing her comedic skills in detention halls and time out. The youngest and only girl in a large family gave her the opportunity to learn firsthand how to handle a heckler, even one that can give you a really mean Indian burn. This tomboy in high heels has a likeable personality and quick delivery style that brings a relatable but unique voice to the standup stage.

Sept. 18-20

Greek Festival

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (Tulsa) The highlight of this event is the food. Sample traditional Greek dishes including gyros, souvlaki, spanikopita, tiropita and more. Scrumptious bakery items, such as such as baklava, finikia and

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That’s also the theme of the show. “The whole purpose of this is to be enlightening and uplifting and to let people know that if you’re struggling, it doesn’t matter what age you are. If you continue to have a commitment to your art or what you love, you never know what can happen,” he says.

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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS Aaron Behrens and the Midnight Stroll Sept. 14

Drive-By Truckers Sept. 17

Conor Oberst Sept. 18

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Conor Oberst is an American singer-songwriter from Nebraska who has been writing and recording music since 1993. In that time he has recorded and performed in many bands and musical collaborations including Commander Venus, Monsters of Folk, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Park Ave., Desaparecidos, and most notably Bright Eyes, his main musical vehicle for the past decade. On tour, he plays songs from Bright Eyes, Mystic Valley Band and Monsters of Folk as well as new songs from his latest solo album Upside Down Mountain (2014). Oberst was drawn to music at a very early age, due in part to his brother’s penchant for bands like The Smiths, R.E.M., Fugazi and The Cure. He has cited The Cure’s first singles collection, Staring at the Sea, as the first record he ever bought, as well as being one of his favorites. Oberst has been heavily influenced by the 1960s folk revival including Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, and country singers Emmylou Harris, John Prine and Townes Van Zandt. Upside Down Mountain finds Oberst trading bombast for nuance, and white-knuckle verbosity for relatively calm, plainspoken tones. It is not a major reinvention, but a work of immense beauty that both transcends pre-existing narratives and suggests that, even as an adult, Oberst can still connect.

Jessica Fellowes

Tulsa Performing Arts Center As a true insider, journalist and best-selling author Jessica Fellowes (niece of Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes) will take you behind the scenes of the wildly popular PBS series. Fellowes discusses the reallife inspirations for the show, which are both historical figures and characters from her family. She focuses not only on the people, set and plot lines of Downton Abbey, but also on the sociohistorical context of the show, particularly as it relates to the changing role of women, the rise of technology, and the crumbling of class hierarchy in post-World War II Britain. Fellowes has a delightfully artful way of drawing parallels between the world of Downton Abbey and the world of today.

Sept. 19-21 Scotfest

River West Festival Park (Tulsa) This weekend-long festival has something for the entire family including food, crafts and music. Don’t miss the Highland games, featuring a caber toss, braemar stone, hammer throw, sheaf tossing and more. Come to Scotfest for genealogy and family (clan) history, musical entertainers of local and national merit, Scottish and Irish dance demonstrations, solo piping, traditional drumming and pipe band competitions. Scotfest will also feature a Scottish dog parade, a strongman competition, vendors of Scottish crafts and products, demonstrations of traditional domestic skills and continual educational sessions and workshops throughout the day. Bring the kids for a variety of children’s activities including

Sept. 19-21

Eastern Shawnee Tribal Powwow

Tribal Grounds (Wyandotte) Visitors to this free three-day event will be greeted with several dancing contests, a spectacular display of regalia, food and games. The powwow will include dancing categories such as men’s traditional, fancy, straight, grass and golden age, as well as women’s cloth, buckskin, jingle, fancy shawl and golden age. There will also be junior dance categories as well. Be sure to stick around for the hand drum contest on Sunday. Visitors will also enjoy storytelling and traditional gourd dancing. Booths filled with Native American arts and crafts, as well as food vendors, will be available.

Sept. 19-20

Gatesway Balloon Festival Will Rogers Downs (Claremore) Featuring over 30 hot air balloons from various states across the country, this festival also features balloon competitions, live entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors and plenty of food. The main attraction is the beauty and mystery of the hot air balloons as they fill the Oklahoma skies with a brilliant array of colors, shapes and sizes. This event features free admission, seating and parking. Activities will include a children’s activity area, pony rides, helicopter flights, sponsor exhibits, lawn mower races, a cupcake decorating contest, balloon glows, competition flights, tether balloon rides and much more.

Sept. 20

Hound Dog Blues Festival

Chandler Park (Tulsa) The festival features some of the nation’s and area’s finest blues rock performers. Tab Benoit, Reba Russell, Cassie Taylor, Albert Castiglia, Nikki Hill and Trampled Under Foot

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Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Boasting a mix of Southern pride, erudite lyrics and a muscled three-guitar attack, Drive-By Truckers became one of the most well-respected alternative country-rock acts of the 2000s. Led by frontman Patterson Hood and featuring a rotating cast of Georgia and Alabama natives, the band celebrated the South while refusing to paint over its spotty past. History, folklore, politics and character studies all shared equal space in the Truckers catalog, which offered up its first blast of gutsy, twangy rock with 1998’s Gangstabilly. However, it was the band’s ambitious double-disc concept album, Southern Rock Opera, which became its unlikely magnum opus. A two-act affair, the album explored Hood’s fascination with ‘70s southern rock (specifically Lynyrd Skynyrd) while tackling the cultural contradictions of the region, and it helped lay the groundwork for much of the band’s later work including 2014’s English Oceans.

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Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Aaron Behrens, lead singer of Austin, Texas, dance group Ghostland Observatory, has stretched his musical legs with this side project that brings fun and danceable indierock tunes to the stage. Don’t worry, Ghostland Observatory aren’t going anywhere, but while they’re taking a bit of time off, it’s really cool to see Behrens putting his efforts into something so good and fitting to what he does best. The Midnight Stroll is much more toned down than what fans have come to expect from Ghostland, but Behrens still brings the same exact amount of energy; the perfect change of pace from the knob twisting of Behrens’ normal collaborator, Thomas Turner. With this group, Behrens produces a smoothness to the music that you can’t really get out of a synthesizer. The Midnight Stroll are the hipper, funkier version of what Behrens has been already doing for quite some time, but this time with more instruments and swagger, and less bass and lasers.

loukomades, will be offered as well. Witness dancers of all ages in ethnic costume perform customary dances throughout the festival, and when the call comes for open dancing, you can join in too. The festival also showcases a market with an array of booths to shop.

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are just some of the artists who have been featured in the past at this exciting event. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a day filled with great music, food and fun at one of Tulsa’s largest and most beautiful outdoor venues. While you’re there, sample the fare at the Firehouse Chili Contest pitting local fire departments against each other. You can also bring a tent and stay the night in beautiful Chandler Park.

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Sept. 20 Boom

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Boom is a one-man multimedia performance that documents the music, culture and politics that shaped the Baby Boom generation. Award-winning Canadian actor Rick Miller takes you through 25 turbulent years (1945-69) and gives voice to more than 100 influential politicians, activists and musicians of that era.

Sept. 20

Tulsa Regional Fly-In

Bartlesville Municipal Airport This is one of the 10 oldest and largest sport aviation events in the country attracting 250-400 aircraft, including antiques, biplanes, warbirds and experimental. You’ll be able to view the best of sport aviation aircraft, as well as enjoy aviation personalities, educational seminars, exhibits and other activities.

Sept. 20

Black Buggy Day

Guy Williams Park (Chouteau) This annual event honors Amish heritage with food, arts and crafts, bluegrass music and children’s games. Known for their cooking skills, the Amish will be on-hand serving authentic food and homemade goodies including hot chicken and noodles, freshly baked breads and pies, cinnamon rolls, smoked ribs and kettle corn. In addition, enjoy standard fair food such as funnel cakes, corn dogs, turkey legs, hamburgers

and barbecue sandwiches from a variety of on-site food vendors. Ice-cold watermelon, ice cream and lemonade will also be available.

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Make your way to Black Buggy Day for various arts and craft booths, plus a variety of antiques for sale. Visitors will be able to shop for homemade items, jewelry, wooden items, quilts and more. Enjoy live bluegrass or western swing music performed by local musicians throughout the day, or bring the kids for oldfashioned games such as sack races, three-legged races and stick horse races. Kids love the wide variety of children’s activities and games at the event, so bring them along and watch as they enjoy mini buggy rides, pony rides, barrel train rides, face painting and a petting zoo. Or enjoy an Amish carriage ride, an antique tractor display or place your bets and try to win this year’s round of cow patty bingo.

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This bad boy will make you want to crawl out of the bedroom window, give you the courage to start a new relationship and inspire you to close your eyes and see the candlelight, starlight, spotlights and twilight of his life … or grab your crew for a good time.

Woolaroc Fall Trail Ride

Museum and Wildlife Preserve (Bartlesville) Watch for buffalo, elk, deer or longhorn cattle on this trail ride that covers approximately 15 miles of scenic terrain on the famous Woolaroc Ranch. Bring your own horse and join the group for a day-long ride over 3,700 acres of ranch land. Hidden away amongst the beauty of the rolling Osage Hills, the country retreat of oilman Frank Phillips will open its gates to riders looking to explore native terrain that is rarely seen by the general public. The Woolaroc Fall Trail Ride includes overnight primitive camping on Friday prior to the ride, a morning and afternoon guided trail ride and admission to Woolaroc. The trail ride fee also includes lunch and dinner on Saturday. Riders must provide their own horses and gear. While not on the trail, participants can enjoy all that Woolaroc has to offer, including the on-site lodge and museum, featuring a premier

BOK Center (Tulsa) Brantley Gilbert is tearing up the road to country music. His latest effort, Just as I Am, ushered in summer with his first new work in four years. Like the album’s title, the songs are an expression of who he is at this time in his life. The rings, the chains, the faith, the no apologies. Gilbert doesn’t just write songs, he shares from the heart the chapters of his life through music. He’s created a high-energy, in-your-face collection with plenty of adrenaline and testosterone. He also evokes a softer connection, proving a tough guy can be tender, too. No matter the song, he plays the guitar like an extension of his voice—an ebb and flow of emotion that resonates with millions. Well-worn denim, metal in many forms and a pulled-down ball cap may frame Gilbert, but the true art comes from what you don’t see. “I sing for the people who have helped me do my thing,” he says. His inspiration for writing comes from all aspects of his life, but he knows when he gets an “ear worm” it is a song that he needs to write now; he just has to give it legs and wings. That’s just what happened with his No. 1 single “Bottoms Up.”

He believes that songs motivate people to do something. “I don’t sing what I don’t write and I don’t write what I don’t live,” he says. “I’m not the best singer; I just sing my stories, my life.” “Lights of My Hometown” and “Small Town Throw Down” give fans a taste of where Gilbert came from and why he still embraces Jefferson, Ga. This album contains new anthems and clearly shows who Gilbert is now and what he’s come through to get where he is today. His music is deep, like the man of substance singing it, and you’ll find yourself wanting to fall in love one minute and get into some trouble the next. Life may be where Gilbert’s songs start, but you can expect to have a lot of fun with his music. His songs are as serious as you make them. His powerful voice is an instrument of emotion and he conducts the crowds at his live shows like a country rock orchestra of human experience. Through his entire breadth of work, Gilbert invites fans to climb aboard his Harley and race at breakneck speed through his lyrical struggle between bad and good. He’ll forge ahead when you think he’s going to stop and he’ll slam on the breaks in the middle of musical high—just like he is reliving every emotion and memory again.

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BOK Center (Tulsa) Demi Lovato has come a long way since getting big hugs from a purple dinosaur—a trajectory that has been both charmed and somewhat predictable. A child-pageant past primed her to land a role as one of the “friends” on Barney & Friends when she was 7, which led to a star turn in a number of Disney TV movies and shows, which of course led to the release of several albums, a relationship with Joe Jonas and a cemented spot in the tween obsession mill. Not content to merely be the edgiest one of her Disney cohorts, by the time she went on tour with the Jonas Brothers in the summer of 2010, she had stopped eating regularly, taken up drinking, drugging, and started purging. After she took a swing at one of her backup dancers, her family insisted that she go straight from an intervention at their home in Texas to a rehab facility to deal with her emotional issues. She thought she’d be there 30 days, but ended up staying three months. Her 2013 album Demi is the unabashed work of someone recovering from the process of recovery. There’s some pop sass, but also a lot of lovelorn ballads and moments of emotional vulnerability. It’s also a rebound from her misguided third album (2011’s Unbroken), recorded shortly after she left rehab, and inexplicably loaded with overtones of hip-hop and R&B. If being the first post-rehab teen queen is a calculated move on Lovato’s part, it’s working. Demi topped the iTunes charts in 50 countries. The Neon Lights Tour features an opening underwater video sequence of Lovato, shown on the stage screens, accompanied with a black stage. The film shows heartbeats, suggesting the opening song of “Heart Attack.” At the end of the underwater video, shots of the “Heart Attack” video appear, Lovato singing the opening lines, before rising up out of the stage, surrounded by jets of steam, and going on to sing “Heart Attack.” The stage is bathed in blue lights while Lovato slows down with renditions of “Stop the World,” “Catch Me” and “Here We Go Again.” “Let It Go” is performed as a pop rock song and at the end of “Don’t Forget” a video montage is shown of Lovato’s musical journey, displaying various music videos of her songs. The encore begins with video content showing the media response to Lovato being admitted to rehab in 2010. This is followed by highlights of her success since her recovery, and when the video concludes, Lovato enters the stage to sing “Skyscraper.” Overall the concert uses significant amounts of pyrotechnics, lighting, and video content; with little choreography allowing Lovato to use the stage in her signature rock style.

Western art collection, one of the world’s finest collections of Colt firearms and an extensive collection of Navajo blankets.

Sept. 20

Corn Dog Classic 5K

Expo Square (Tulsa) Combine your love of fair food with the thrill of a competitive run at the annual Corn Dog Classic 5K. Both the 5K and the 1 mile fun run begin at the corner of Jack Zink Drive and East 16th Street, while the 1 mile runners will break off from the crowd and loop around the River Spirit Expo to finish. The 5K runners will continue around the Fair Meadows horse track, circle the old Drillers Stadium and progress through the heart of the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. What makes the run even more interesting is the lemonade, cotton candy and corn dog bar that each runner is required to finish before completing the run. The items will be handed out one by one at roughly the 1.5- and 3-mile markers, as well as at the end of the race. The race is USATF certified, and prizes will be awarded for the overall male and female of the Corn Dog Challenge and 5K, as well as the top three finishers per age group. After the race, stick around for live music, raffle prizes and, of course, corn dogs.

Sept. 20-21

Martha Graham Dance Company

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Described by The Washington Post as “one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe” and by The New York Times as “one of the great companies of the world,” the Martha Graham Dance Company is one of the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance companies in the United States. Graham’s revolutionary vision and artistic mastery has had a deep and lasting impact on American art and culture. Her bold use

of socially infused subjects and emotionally charged performances single-handedly defined contemporary dance as a uniquely American art form. Not only does the company preserve the work of Graham, but it also has an active program of commissioning new work from some of the world’s greatest choreographers.

Sept. 21

Lysander Piano Trio

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Energy. Youth. Sensitivity. Brilliance. It’s all there. These extraordinary young players have just the right heat and chemistry to ignite musical fireworks. The trio, formed at Juilliard in 2009, displays finesse and virtuosity, but the excitement they generate is what you will remember. This is the Lysander Trio’s Tulsa debut.

Sept. 25-28

Disney On Ice

Expo Square Pavilion (Tulsa) It’s one colossal party on ice with all your favorite Disney friends. Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a very merry unbirthday party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a royal valentine’s day ball with the Disney princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo and Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/ Pixar’s Toy Story; a Halloween haunt with the Disney villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe.

Sept. 25-Oct. 5

Tulsa State Fair

Expo Square (Tulsa) Bring the whole family out for Tulsa’s largest annual event, the Tulsa State Fair and enjoy fun-filled, family entertainment at its best. One of Oklahoma’s premier events, the fair entertains festival-goers with a large array of carnival rides, midway games, attractions, free concerts, creative art

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Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) At 21, life is usually filled with exams, a first job, or even a small amount of uncertainty as to what you want to do in life. Porter Robinson however, has broken the mold completely. Having already featured twice in the Billboard 21 Under 21, where he ranked ahead of the likes of Miley Cyrus and Cher Lloyd, you begin to quickly see that Porter is no ordinary talent.

From here on, it was full steam ahead. Picking up support slots on tours with Skrillex and then on Tiësto’s infamous college invasion tour, people began to take note of Robinson’s unique style of mixing and the insane energy he showed behind the decks. In addition to these colossal artist tours, Robinson also made his way onto the stages of Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival and Electric Zoo. He also tackled Coachella, Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza as well as a residency with the revered XS, Surrender, and Encore Beach properties in Las Vegas.

Robinson began 2013 with the release of his much-acclaimed Mat Zo co-production Easy, which reached No. 1 on both Beatport and HypeMachine, and gained traction across radio and charts globally.

Spoon Sept. 23

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) The Austin, Texas band was formed in late 1993 by lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song “Spoon” was the theme song to the 1985 movie Das Messer (aka Jagged Edge in the United States). In 2001, Spoon released its third LP entitled Girls Can Tell that sold more copies than both their previous releases combined. The band’s next release in 2002, Kill the Moonlight had similar success and contained the single, “The Way We Get By” which was popularized by its placement on the movie Stranger than Fiction as well as the teen drama The O.C. and on the first episode of the American version of the series Shameless. Since the release of Kill the Moonlight, Spoon has performed on late night talk shows such as Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Last Call with Carson Daly and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien as well as the PBS show Austin City Limits. They were also musical guests on Saturday Night Live in 2007. In 2009, the review aggregator Metacritic ranked Spoon as its “top overall artist of the decade,” based on the band’s consistently high review scores between 2000-09, amongst other factors. Spoon released their eighth full-length album, They Want My Soul, in August.

White Zombie’s major-label debut arrived amid personnel changes and notoriety. Televangelists attacked the band’s gleefully “satanic” lyrics; Zombie courted controversy by asking convicted mass murderer Charles Manson for permission to use a sample of his voice (he declined, as did horror actor Vincent Price when presented with a similar request). When MTV cartoon characters Beavis and Butt-head praised 1993’s La Sexorcisto, the album entered the Top 30. The album’s “Thunder Kiss ‘65” was nominated for a Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy, as was “More Human Than Human,” from 1995’s Astro-Creep: 2000. Supersexy Swingin’ Sounds (1996) was a collection of Astro-Creep remixes featuring contributions by the Dust Brothers and P.M. Dawn. Zombie released his solo debut, Hellbilly Deluxe in 1998, dissolving White Zombie a couple of weeks after the album’s release. That same year, he founded his Zombie A Go-Go record label. Hellbilly spawned its own remix follow-up, American Made Music to Strip By in 1999. In between the breakup of White Zombie and the launch of his solo career, Zombie was commissioned to write and direct The Crow III. He abandoned the project after two years of rewrites, but in 1999 he designed his own haunted Halloween maze at Universal Studios, Rob Zombie’s American Nightmare. A year later he began shooting his directorial debut, House of 1000 Corpses, released in 2001. He has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, and had six top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.

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His 2012 creation, Language, sold over 250,000 copies, cementing Robinson’s break into the big leagues.

Moving to New York City after high school, Rob Cummings met Sean Yseult at art school in 1985. Soon living together, they formed White Zombie, taking the name from a 1932 Bela Lugosi horror film. Their selfproduced EP gained them cult fame, as did their album Soul-Crusher, and in 1989 Bill Laswell produced Make Them Die Slowly.

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Growing up in the sleepy town of Chapel Hill, N.C., Porter began producing music at the tender age of 13, having caught the bug from Dance Dance Revolution. Fast forward several years later, and releases such as “Say My Name” were quickly attracting attention from all the right places. His very first EP, Spitfire, was signed by Skrillex. Upon release, the EP crashed Beatport’s servers and headed straight for No. 1 in the charts where it remained for weeks. This was all done in between remixes for the likes of Avicii and Lady Gaga; all in the same year he celebrated his 18th birthday.

Brady Theater (Tulsa) Fusing hardcore, heavy metal, and outsized theatrics, White Zombie celebrated trash culture, incorporating such elements as B-movie humor and true-crime gore into their shows and music. Along the lines of Alice Cooper, GWAR, the Cramps, and Marilyn Manson, his band was as much a concept as a band. The group dissolved in late 1998, but frontman Rob Zombie has continued along the same path as a solo artist and horror filmmaker.

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BOK Center (Tulsa) Since his arrival in the 1970s, Tom Petty has proved to be one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most consistent and great hit-making machines, mixing up old AM radio hits, chiming Byrds guitars, Rolling Stones rhythms, and his trademark vocals, which neatly combine Bob Dylan and Roger McGuinn. First penning tales of outcasts and long-suffering lovers, he broadened his thematic range to encompass musings on his Southern heritage and to propagate a very American kind of individualism. Petty’s knack for pop architecture has earned him respect from fellow heavy-hitters—not everyone gets to form an informal side project with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Roy Orbison. Petty, the son of a Florida insurance salesman, quit high school at 17 to join one of the state’s top bands, Mudcrutch, with future Heartbreakers Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. In the early 1970s they sent their newest member to Los Angeles to seek out a record contract; Petty delivered, connecting with Denny Cordell’s Shelter Records, which was coowned by Leon Russell. The group disbanded soon after moving to L.A., and while Cordell offered to record Petty solo, nothing happened until 1975, when Petty heard a demo that Campbell and Tench were working on with Ron Blair and Stan Lynch. They all connected, and the quintet not only became the Heartbreakers, it inherited Petty’s Shelter contract, and released a self-titled debut in 1976. At the heart of its sound were Petty’s 12-string Rickenbacker guitar and his nasal sneer of a voice. With a solid stomp driving them, the music seemed simultaneously classic and fresh. At first the record sold poorly. Then the Heartbreakers toured England, opening for Nils Lofgren. Within weeks, they were headlining, and the album was on the British charts. ABC then rereleased Breakdown in the United States and the single cracked the top 40 nearly a year after album’s initial release. Another song, the very “American Girl,” was recorded by Byrds boss Roger McGuinn. The band’s second album boasted the singles “Listen to Her Heart” and “I Need to Know.”

The Heartbreakers’ career was igniting, but Petty became mired in a legal battle after trying to renegotiate his contract; by mid-1979 he’d filed for bankruptcy. After nine months of litigation, Petty signed to Backstreet Records, a new MCA affiliate. His triumphant return, the now-classic Damn the Torpedoes, hit No. 2, selling over 2.5 million copies, and established the singer as a star. Both of the album’s singles, “Don’t Do Me Like That” and “Refugee,” did well. The start of the 1980s found him working with others. Connecting with Stevie Nicks for a track on her Bella Donna record, the pair enjoyed a smash with 1981’s “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” That year he also produced Del Shannon’s comeback, Drop Down and Get Me. In 1982, “You Got Lucky” from Long After Dark, reiterated the veteran strengths of the Heartbreakers, but they suffered a bump in the road with bassist Ron Blair departure. It made room for the arrival of ex–John Hiatt sideman Howie Epstein. They instantly began work on a new disc. Three years in the making, Southern Accents

was hard going; frustrated by the creative process, Petty punched a wall in the studio and broke his left hand. The album, coproduced by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, found Petty achieving a new lyrical maturity and, with neo-psychedelic “Don’t Come Around Here No More.” 1987’s Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) hit No. 20 and was certified gold, a relatively disappointing showing in view of the group’s 1980s success. When he began his first solo album, he took ELO’s Jeff Lynne (who was also a part of the Traveling Wilburys with Petty) with him as producer. The result was the masterful Full Moon Fever. Its “Free Fallin’” gave him a hit that revitalized fans’ appreciation of his skills. With most of the Heartbreakers playing on Fever, Petty retained band loyalty, and it paid off on Into the Great Wide Open, a fine collection coproduced with Lynne. Petty returned in 1994 with a second solo album, Wildflowers, which, again, featured most of the Heartbreakers. In 1996 Petty and the Heartbreakers reunited and recorded songs for Ed Burns’ film She’s the One; they also served as “backup band” on Johnny Cash’s Unchained. That year, Petty and his wife ended their two-decade-long marriage, an event that purportedly added to the darker tone of 1999’s masterful Echo. Petty’s never been afraid to speak his mind, especially where music and business are concerned. In 2002, he released The Last DJ, in which he vented about the state of the music industry, most notably in the semi-controversial title track, which some stations refused to play. The album was one of the least successful of his career, failing to sell more

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than 500,000 copies. The next year, former Heartbreakers bassist Epstein died of a heroin overdose, and Petty would remain largely out of view until 2006, when he released the Lynne-produced Highway Companion; the album opened with “Saving Grace,” a back-to-basics number containing multiple uses of the word “baby,” a staple of all great Petty tracks.

BOK Center (Tulsa) Times may have changed since the Beatles drove the girls crazy during the British Invasion in 1964, but cute boys with a knack for harmony and pop songs continue to cause pubescent females to lose their minds. Just ask the Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync or New Kids on the Block … if you know where any of them are other than Justin Timberlake. And One Direction is no different.

On his 2014 release, Hypnotic Eye, the 63-year-old and his eternal Heartbreakers return, according to Rolling Stone, to the scrappy heat of the early days with their toughest, most straight-up rocking record in many years, deepened by veteran perspective. “I feel like a four letter word,” Petty sings on “Forgotten Man,” which sounds like “American Girl” remade as a Bo Diddley roof-rumbler. You can be

Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson have amassed a loyal (and rabid) fan base since finishing third on the 2010 season of Simon Cowell’s U.K. reality series The X Factor. Their meteoric rise to stardom has included three albums, a strong list of hit singles, a BRIT Award, three Billboard Music Awards, six Teen Choice Awards, three MTV EMAs, two American Music Awards and a moonman for Best Song of the Summer at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Up All Night (2011) and Take Me Home (2012) sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and spawned 67 No. 1s (including albums). One Direction made their movie debut in 2013 with their global No. 1 box office hit 3D concert movie, One Direction: This Is Us. Their latest album, Midnight Memories (2013) includes the worldwide smash hits “Best Song Ever” and “Story of My Life.”

So how did the heartthrobs accomplish what no British group had done before, let alone a boy band, by topping the Billboard 200 with its first two albums and going from virtual unknowns to mega-stars in less than a year’s time? Social media played a crucial part. But One Direction was bigger than an Internet meme, and that’s thanks to an aggressive touring plan and the combined efforts of a team led by industry veterans like Cowell, who signed the group to his Syco imprint shortly after The X Factor. In only a few months One Direction became the biggest boy band in America since ‘N Sync. When they were in New York to play on Saturday Night Live, girls camped out for days to get into the studio, and their hotel was mobbed Beatlemania style. The fact that these types of groups tend to have short shelf lives, their current Where We Are tour (that kicked off on Aug. 1, 2013) is being heavily relied on to keep the appeal alive as music fads come and go. From their vertical hairstyles to their whopping bank balances, everything about One Direction has become so much larger than life that it’s a surprise that the show itself is a relatively small-scale production. The Memories album, that shows a slightly rockier and edgier tone than their earlier teen pop sound, was created for large scale venues like the BOK Center. Horan’s turn on the guitar for “Don’t Forget Where You Belong” is an anthemic ode to their roots, while the Rolling Stones-inflected “Little Black Dress” is chanting pop-rock that swaggers along years ahead of their youth. Save for a rising platform here and there, and a couple blasts of pyrotechnics and some confetti, the show very much remains five guys doing their thing without a lot of the conforming outfits, choreographed dance numbers and other boy band pageantry that has been served too many times like a cold dish. All of the band, but particularly Payne and Styles, come off extremely comfortable on the mic and their on-stage banter is clearly one of the keys to their success.

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sure that four-letter word isn’t “darn” or “rats.” Hypnotic Eye took three years to make, but it often sounds like buddies out on a weekend garage-jam bender. It’s especially reminiscent of their first two records, 1976’s Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and 1978’s You’re Gonna Get It!, before they hit on the crystal-line polish of 1979’s Damn the Torpedoes. It’s also of a piece with the foundational vibe of 2008’s Mudcrutch, where Petty convened the country-rock band he and two future Heartbreakers (guitarist Campbell and keyboardist Tench) played in Florida in the early-‘70s before they hit L.A. This is the Heartbreakers four decades and a million shows later, deepening their attack with sturdy reliability.

In 2010 the five future members of One Direction auditioned individually for The X Factor. None of them made it on their own, but guest judge Nicole Scherzinger had the bright idea to put them together into a group. It was a good plan. England fell madly in love with the boys, and after a brilliant marketing campaign, the rest of the planet soon fell in line too behind singles “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Gotta Be You” and “One Thing.”

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Grab a corn dog or a funnel cake and peruse a variety of agricultural exhibits, numerous kitchen demonstrations and vendor booths galore. The fair also plays host to area horticultural and baked goods exhibits as well as livestock shows, horse shows and junior livestock auction. Bring the kids and purchase tickets to this year’s Disney on Ice. Watch their eyes light up in wonder as they see Disney characters glide across the ice during a magical performance featuring classic and contemporary Disney songs. Also, the PRCA rodeo will return to this year’s fair to the delight of rodeo fans everywhere. Attend the rodeo and watch as cowboys and cowgirls compete in such action-packed events as barrel racing, team roping and bull riding. Stick around after the event for free concerts and live entertainment. Kids will be entertained with a trip through the fair’s petting zoo, activity centers and creative stations. The fair also hosts a variety of daily contests for the little ones including cookie stacking and pie eating, among others. Also, don’t forget to take them on a ride on the fair’s teacups, kiddie train or merry-goround. For adults looking for more mature carnival rides, the fair has what you seek— fly high on the Himalaya, Mega Drop, Gravitron and many more.

Sept. 26

Legacy 35 Fighting Championship

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) The main event is a light heavyweight title fight as Myron Dennis defends the strap against BJJ world champion Leonardo Leite. The co-main event is a grudge match between two Tulsa favorites Andrew “the Sniper” Todhunter and Levi Avera. Don’t miss the pro debut of world champion Rafael Lovato Jr., as he meets Canaan “The Super Beast” Grigsby. Based out of Oklahoma and widely considered the best American-born BJJ competitor, Lovato has won multiple world championships and is the first American to win the absolute black belt category in the Brazilian National Jiu Jitsu Championship. Before he found out about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he grew up training in boxing and kickboxing through his father, a longtime martial arts instructor.

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VINTAGE MARKET DAYS

Creek County Fairgrounds (Kellyville) This open-air vintage market features home and garden, live music, food trucks and tons of fun. Each event has it’s own theme which sets the stage for the charming atmosphere and will feature 85-100 of the most talented vintage and vintage-inspired vendors from Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Kansas. It is the perfect event for a group of girlfriends, shopping date with the person you love or just an afternoon alone. Find new treasures and make new friends.

Sept. 26-Oct. 5 Creations in Studio K

Tulsa Ballet Come to Tulsa Ballet’s Creations in Studio K to see three world premieres created in Tulsa and shared with the world. Audiences will have the unique opportunity to witness the debut of new works created especially for

Machine Gun Kelly Sept. 24

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) There’s nothing like someone who has lived your story and MC Machine Gun Kelly’s resilience has become a beacon of hope for thousands of kids across America. Penning rhymes about everything from addiction to family issues, MGK is a symbol of relentless perseverance to his fans and the MC is about to begin the next chapter of his already successful career. Born Colson Baker in Houston, Texas, MGK stopped attending school and like 50 Cent, the high school freshmen, made a name for himself by calling out elder classmates. While attending Shaker Heights High (Cleveland, Ohio) on the city’s east side, MGK convinced a local t-shirt shop owner, who doubled as an MC manager, to take him under his wing. “I got the name Machine Gun Kelly because of my rapid-fire delivery when I was 15 and started doing shows,” says MGK. Nicknamed MGK by his fans, the MC released his first mixtape Stamp of Approval in 2006 and built a local fan base performing at Cleveland venues like Hi-Fi. But it was a trip to New York’s famed Apollo Theater in 2009 that really gave him his start. “We drove straight from Ohio and stood in line for 10 hours,” recalls MGK. “I got boo’d as soon as I walked on the Apollo stage and then I won ... twice.” The energetic performer became the first rapper in history to win the Apollo’s talent show. And the 2010 release of MGK’s Lace Up mixtape not only earned him a local following, but a national audience as well. In 2011, the rapper secured a label deal with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records/Interscope Records as well as a marketing partnership to score a spot for HTC’s Rezound Beats By Dre phone. MGK’s “Invincible” track played during the electronics commercial, the release of which coincided with the song’s sale on iTunes.

Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain Tonight Sept. 25

Tulsa Performing Arts Center The one-man show won an Obie Award in 1959, followed by a Tony Award in 1966. Veteran actor Hal Holbrook constantly revises the material to fit the times. So enamored of Mark Twain is Holbrook and the theatre-going public that the show has been performed continuously since 1954 (over 2,100 performances), making this the 60th consecutive year for this remarkable show. The recitation’s genesis was a show that Holbrook performed with his first wife where she would interview him portraying famous people in history, including Twain. Holbrook revised the concept into a one-man show in the 1950s, first performing it at the Lock Haven State Teachers College in Pennsylvania in 1954. He made his first New York appearance as Twain in the Off-Broadway engagement in 1959 and premiered it on Broadway in 1966. Holbrook won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for that appearance and an Emmy Award nomination for the 1967 television broadcast on CBS. On the occasion of Twain’s 175th birthday, Holbrook performed Mark Twain Tonight in Elmira, N.Y., at the Clemens Center in front of a sell-out crowd. The evening began with the singing of happy birthday to Twain followed by Holbrook’s appearance on stage. Holbrook’s television roles include Abraham Lincoln in the 1976 TV series Lincoln, Hays Stowe on The Bold Ones: The Senator and Capt. Lloyd Bucher on Pueblo. He is also known for his role in the 2007 film Into the Wild, for which he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Academy Award. Most recently he has grabbed some screen time in The West Wing, The Sopranos, NCIS, Sons of Anarchy and the 2014 reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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Civic Center (Grove) This annual event celebrates the fall migration of the American white pelicans that return to the waters of northeast Oklahoma’s beautiful Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Activities at this year’s festival will include a parade, arts and crafts and food vendors. Bring the kids and enjoy the carnival or go on daily pelican viewing tours onboard the Cherokee Queen. Marvel at the sight of boats gently gliding by on the shimmering waters of Grand Lake as majestic pelicans fly overhead, coming to rest on the waters and shores surrounding the lake.

Sept. 27

Race for the Cure

ONEOK Field (Tulsa) The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer. The series of 5K runs and fitness walks raises funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Since it started in 1983, the race has grown from a single event in Dallas that attracted 800 people to a global series of more than 150 races with 1.6 million participants.

Sept. 27-28

Western Heritage Weekend

Downtown Dewey Activities over two days include the Tom Mix Festival, a parade and a Wild West show. Activities for Saturday’s event include live bands, street entertainers, mock gun fights,

Western games for children and plenty of food vendors. Enjoy a cattle drive down Main Street, a Wild West parade at 3 p.m. and free admission to the Tom Mix Museum. Sunday’s event is held at Prairie Song Village, a frontier prairie town with 25 handhewn log buildings furnished with period antiques. Enjoy a cowboy church sermon at 10 a.m., tours of Prairie Song from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and a Wild West Show at 1:30 p.m. showcasing wild bronc riding, trick riders, rodeo clowns and re-enactments including Native Americans, cowboys and outlaws. Keep a lookout for Tom Mix, Pawnee Bill and Rooster Cogburn look-a-likes roaming the streets.

Sept. 27-28

Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show

Expo Square (Tulsa) Come and witness the nation’s great cake designers showing off their skills. Watch as they work meticulously to try to create the ultimate cake that will win the Grand National Wedding Cake competition, a popular part of the show. Note the quality and style as they conjure up a glorious menu of wedding cakes. These artists will create romantic, elaborate and detailed wedding cakes that are true works of art. The theme for the 2014 show is Fifty Shades of Cake, which should produce some interesting and impressive entries. Enjoy hundreds of spectacular award-winning cakes in the bustling and fun-filled atmosphere of the Tulsa State Fair. With stunning table settings and sublime design, you are guaranteed a visual feast. Strolling through this maze of edible art, visitors can soak up the quintessential experience—the ultimate inspiration for consumers to create the cake of their dreams. Experienced celebrity presenters will also be on hand at this renowned event that has been featured on the Food Network.

Josh Abbott Band Sept. 26

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Weeks before its Valentine’s Day release on iTunes, the Josh Abbott Band’s single “Touch” was already well on its way toward being one of the most talked-about songs in Texas music of 2012. Granted, the hot-streak momentum of Abbott’s career had a lot to do with that. In the wake of the breakout success of “Oh, Tonight” (which climbed to No. 44 on Billboard’s country chart) and the title track from 2010’s regional smash She’s Like Texas, the band created a stir that reached all the way to music executives in Nashville and New York City. That set up pretty much any track that the singersongwriter picked to be the lead single from his band’s much-anticipated third album nicely, ensuring it was bound to garner a fair amount of attention. But from the very first time it was played in concert or over the airwaves, it was clear that “Touch” had a lot more going for it than just good timing. From the erotic tension and release of its slow-burning verses and soaring chorus to the dramatic crescendo of fiddle and guitars at the outro, it’s a song that captures every ounce of the passion, talent, and vision that’s propelled the Josh Abbott Band to the forefront of the Texas music scene in record time. And as the rest of Small Town Family Dream proves convincingly, they’re here to stay. Truth is, that’s been pretty evident for a while now—even though the Josh Abbott Band has only been recording and touring for half a decade. Abbott didn’t even begin writing songs until around 2004, when he was still in grad school at Texas Tech in Lubbock. A diehard Texas country fan, he’d picked up guitar a few years earlier, mainly to strum along to his favorite Pat Green songs. Together with his banjo-playing fraternity brother, Austin Davis, Abbott began putting that confidence to the test at open mic nights. A year and a half later the fledgling Josh Abbott Band was off and running—slowly, at first, but not for long. Fans in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and beyond helped the independently released She’s Like Texas climb all the way to No. 28 on the national country chart in 2010.

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The Piano Guys are an American musical group consisting of Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Paul Anderson and Al van der Beek. They gained popularity through YouTube, where they posted piano and cello renditions of popular songs and classical music. Schmidt and Nelson’s music is accompanied by professional-quality videos shot and edited by Anderson. Their first three major-label albums—The Piano Guys, The Piano Guys 2 and A Family Christmas—each reached No. 1 on the Billboard New Age Albums and Classical Albums charts. Several of the group’s YouTube videos have over 20 million views, while all of them have over 750,000. As of 2014, The Piano Guys’ YouTube channel had over 345 million total video views and about 2,500,000 subscribers In June 2011, The Piano Guys won the Most Up-and-Coming Channel award in the YouTube On the Rise contest with “Michael Meets Mozart” with Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson.

Interpol Sept. 30

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) With their expansive sound, dark wit, and a flair for the dramatic, Interpol have gone from being one of the New York City’s most talked about new bands to becoming one of America’s most exciting and acclaimed. The band will release it’s latest album, El Pintor, in early September. They wrote and recorded the bulk of the album in 2013 in New York City and finished mixing it in London. Interpol, having first performed at Luna Lounge along with other notable bands like The Strokes, Longwave, The National and Stellastarr, is one of the bands associated with the New York City indie-music scene, and was one of several groups that emerged from the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band’s sound is generally a mix of staccato bass and rhythmic, harmonized guitar, with a snare heavy mix, drawing comparisons to post-punk bands such as Joy Division and The Chameleons. Aside from the lyrics, their songwriting method includes all of the band members, rather than relying on any given chief songwriter. The band’s debut album Turn on the Bright Lights (2002) was critically acclaimed, making it to No. 1 on Pitchfork Media’s Top 50 Albums of 2002. Subsequent records Antics (2004) and Our Love to Admire (2007) confirmed the band’s initial success and turned them into a commercial and critical success. The band released its fourth, self-titled album in 2010 before taking a hiatus from 2011-12 while they focused on other projects.

Brady Theater (Tulsa) If laughter is contagious, these guys should be quarantined. The Tenderloins—Q, Sal, Joe and Murr—have entertained each other for years with the most hilarious practical jokes they could imagine. Now these real-life best friends are challenging each other to the most outrageous dares and uproarious stunts ever to be caught on hidden camera. The Tenderloins are the creators, executive producers, writers and stars of truTV’s hit show, Impractical Jokers, that is now in its third season. The tour is a mix of standup, never-before-seen hidden camera videos, stories and insight into the making of Impractical Jokers. Season 3 of Impractical Jokers began on Jan. 2, 2014, with 31 brand new episodes. In addition, the guys are starring in a new series for truTV, titled Jokers After Party. The comedy variety show premieres this fall. Natives of Staten Island, New York, the guys—Sal Vulcano, Joe Gatto, James Murray and Brian Quinn—met while attending high school, and later formed The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe in 1999. After years of performing live improv and sketch comedy shows in theatres, clubs and festivals across the country, The Tenderloins crossed over to the Web, garnering millions of views for their Internet sketches. At the height of MySpace’s popularity, The Tenderloins were ranked No. 1 out of over 120,000 comedian accounts. They went on to win the $100,000 grand prize of NBC’s It’s Your Show, a sketch comedy competition show, hosted by Carson Daly. A single-camera, scripted sitcom pilot with Spike TV followed, based on the guys’ real lives. They have also had pilots with A&E, TBS, CMT and VH1, as well as their own independently produced sitcom pilot, which was an official New York Television Festival selection. In April 2012 they also started The Tenderloins’ Podcast which is released bi-weekly and can be found on iTunes or via their website.

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Lecrae

BOK Center (Tulsa) Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae will launch his Anomaly tour with special guests Andy Mineo and DJ Promote in Tulsa. Lecrae has been an innovator and trailblazer in the music industry having spent over a decade telling his story and sharing his faith in ways that are connecting with people inside and outside of the Christian and gospel markets.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) While some accused Ringo Starr of being a clumsy drummer, many more agreed with George Harrison’s assessment: “Ringo’s the best backbeat in the business.” And while many in the wake of the Beatles’ breakup predicted that Starr would be the one without a solo career, he proved them wrong. Not only has he released several LPs (the first came out before the Beatles disbanded) and hit singles, but he’s also the only Beatle to establish a film-acting career for himself outside of the band’s mid-’60s movies. And he’s still going strong in 2014.

October Oct. 3

The Gaslight Anthem Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

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Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike Tulsa Performing Arts Center

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AFI

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Beck

BattleGrounds MMA

BOK Center (Tulsa) This series will feature welterweight (170 pound) fighters who will be carefully selected from submissions across the world, where $50,000 will go to the victor. In addition to the O.N.E. Tournament, BattleGrounds includes a number of super fights in the middleweight and lightweight divisions that will deliver amazing action between the tournament bouts.

Oct. 6

Tulsa Symphony: Simply Sibelius

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Oct. 5

Experience Hendrix Brady Theater (Tulsa)

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The Head and the Heart

Oct. 8

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Broken Bells Brady Theater (Tulsa)

Oct. 2

Skrillex

Cox Business Center (Tulsa) One of music’s biggest stars right now is a 26-year-old with nerdy glasses, asymmetrical hair and a serious thing for aliens. That Sonny John Moore just released his first proper album feels like a cosmic joke: The DJ and producer known as Skrillex has been cranking out recordings, selling out stadiums and winning Grammys for years now, and could fairly be called the poster child for electronic dance music’s recent global takeover.

Oct. 3

Santana

Brady Theater (Tulsa) Guitarist Carlos Santana is one of rock’s true virtuosos and guiding lights. Since 1966, he has led the group that bears his surname, selling over 30 million albums and performing before 13 million people. Though numerous musicians have passed through Santana’s ranks, the continuing presence of Carlos Santana at the helm has insured high standards.

Oct. 6

Katy Perry

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Merle Haggard Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa)

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s the days of summer shorten into crisp nights heralding the change of season, Oklahomans celebrate with fairs and festivals across the state. We highlighted a few in this issue’s Happenings section. But none is bigger than the Tulsa State Fair, which runs for 11 days from Sept. 25-Oct. 5 at the Fairgrounds.

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Cinnamon rolls dripping with rich icing, gooey caramel apples, juicy turkey legs and inventive concoctions such as fried Snickers are just a few of the favorite fair foods that are savored during a tradition that takes people back to the roots of an agricultural society when life was simple and fairly uncomplicated. First organized in 1903 as the Tulsa County Free Fair, this historical event is based upon heritage, family values and quality entertainment for all ages. Held annually since 1935, the Tulsa State Fair has grown into Tulsa’s largest annual event with thousands of visitors each day. Hop on the Sky Ride early to take a sky-high tour of the fairgrounds and set your game plan for the activities, exhibits, entertainment, exciting rides and delicious food you’d like to enjoy throughout the fair. Whether you’re flying high above the crowd with a cone of fluffy cotton candy or nervously nibbling on savory roasted nuts watching the chainsaw demonstration, there is something for every appetite and adventure level.

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The 2014 college football season is rapidly approaching. Are you excited? We’re excited. We’re also here to help you prep for the impending campaign with overviews on the area’s big three. By Richard Linihan

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he college football season is about to descend upon us like a duck on a June bug and none too soon as we can now turn away from grown men kicking a ball down a field, hoping to hit a teammate in the head (they call it the World Cup), and concentrate on young men working their way toward the NCAA’s season-ending playoff tournament for the national championship for the first time in history.

The Oklahoma Sooners are picked as high as No. 3 in the country in some pre-season polls, which would put them smack dab in the middle of that ultimate nirvana of a four-team post-season fray—that rarified air college fans have been clamoring for since Moby Dick was a minnow.

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA The key for the Sooners has to be sophomore quarterback Trevor Knight. Will the Knight that showed up doing his best imitation of Peyton Manning, hitting on 32-of-44 passes and four touchdowns against the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide in a 45-31 Sugar Bowl pounding show up? Or will Knight have a sophomore slump? If Dorial Green-Beckham, the transfer wide receiver from Missouri, is allowed to play, Knight will have a receiving corps that a National Football League quarterback would kill for. The combination of Green-Beckham and Sterling Shepard would be enough to send opposing cornerbacks home, crying to their mamas.

and NFL coach Pat Jones, now a top-notch college football television analyst. “The schedule is set up good. They could run the table. There’s a little question at running back. The problem is the Big 12 is down right now, not very good. There is even a question of whether the league’s top team would be included in that four-team playoff. I believe OU would get in over a one-loss SEC team if they go unscathed.” On defense, linebacker Eric Striker and defensive lineman Charles Tapper could make some noise at their positions nationally. Striker led the team last year with 6.5 sacks and Tapper, a junior, had 5.5 sacks and made All Big 12 last year. And OU has one of the best, if not the best, kickers in the country who gives the Sooners a chance to win any close game in the fourth quarter—Michael Hunnicutt (24-of-27 on field goals last year).

Add newly converted tight end Blake Bell into the mix—bringing him down is akin to tackling a Transformer—you can just start sending these boys’ mail addressed to The End Zone, Norman, because they will live there.

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“I believe OU is head and shoulders above everyone in this league,” says former college

The Cowboys lost 28 seniors. We should find out in a hurry whether this program has

reached the point of being able to reload instead of rebuild. They face the defending national champ Florida State in their first game of the season. The key for OSU will be quarterback J.W. Walsh. He takes over the reins and is expected to be the starter despite some possible misdirection from head coach Mike Gundy, who said that Arizona transfer Daxx Garman could get as many as a dozen snaps in the first game. If Walsh doesn’t pan out, Garman is a guy who has had more transfers than a trunk on an international steamer. He transferred in high

school. He transferred in college. He hasn’t taken a snap in an official game in five years. If OSU can continue its history of offensive lines that could move mountains, running backs Desmond Roland, Tyreek Hill and Rennie Childs might have banner years. “If J.W. can improve his passing accuracy and run for 700 yards, OSU could have a good year,” says Jones. “He ran for 120 yards against Mississippi State last year. But if he’s having to put it up in the air 50 times a game, it could be a long year.” Jones says the wide receivers stand out as a group more than any position on this team. The names of Jhajuan Seales, Brandon Shepherd, Marcell Ateman, Hill and James Washington are enough to make an offensive coordinator’s mouth water. On defense, Jones says the line is the best he has seen at OSU in years. “Florida State will be hard. They’re favored by three touchdowns in Vegas. OSU would be lucky to win 10 again, that might be a reach,” says Jones.

“But it could happen. I think people are underestimating the talent that OSU has.”

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA The Golden Hurricane is coming off a 3-9 disappointing season, only two years removed from a Conference USA Championship and 10-win season. If head coaching is any measuring stick to rebounding then Tulsa has a huge shot in its new American Athletic Conference despite being chosen dead last in the preseason poll. Fourth-year coach Bill Blankenship has the optimism and the enthusiasm of a young pup that’s found a stick.

OU Football

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With Cincinnati, East Carolina, Central Florida, Houston and South Florida expected to be decent, it might be tough to expect more than a 6-6 improvement, but with a guy like Blankenship at the helm, don’t be surprised if this squad shocks a few people.

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Dane Evans and Joseph Calcagni give the Hurricane some depth at quarterback, especially with Jabe Burgess coming in to compete for the job from the state of Arkansas.

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The key on offense may be discovering whether they can replace the 3,515 career yards that running back Trey Watts provided. They also lost stellar backup Ja’Terian Douglas. James Flanders and JUCO transfer Tavarreon Dickerson are the likely candidates to pick up the ball and run with it.

On defense, the old joke is there is good news and bad news. The good news is nine starters return from the 3-9 team. The bad news is there are nine starters returning from the 3-9 team. But there is reason to believe there is light at the end of the tunnel. The secondary might be something extra special. Tulsa gets back Demarco Nelson, who was a preseason national award candidate last year before being ruled ineligible for academic reasons. Nelson has 239 career tackles and eight interceptions.

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Standard Tres Amigos combines faithfully executed Mexican classics with restlessly innovative dishes that challenge the palate. By Maria Weller

When talking about the trials of putting together a menu for a Mexican restaurant, Vargas says, “if you go Tex-Mex, shame on you. But if you go authentic, shame on you.” Despite that challenge he seems to have found the perfect balance. One thing that sets this menu apart is the plethora of appetizer choices. The classics such as queso, guacamole and quesadillas are still available. But if you’re feeling adventurous there are a few items that are must tries. The raspberry chipotle barbecue ribs are slow marinated overnight and then cooked to order. This set of three perfectly smoked ribs is a great precursor to any entrée.

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When originally approached with the idea of opening a Mexican restaurant, investors Harpreet Bhinhar and Sanjay Meshri were hesitant. But by 2013, with the addition of chef Alfredo Vargas to the team, neither has looked back. Vargas came to the United States at 15 years old and worked his way through restaurants like Denny’s and Hard Rock to other casinos throughout America, eventually ending up in his current position of executive chef and general manager of Tres Amigos.

When Bhinhar, fondly known as Mr. Harp, brought Vargas on at Tres Amigos, they had been through more general managers than years in business. Vargas immediately did a review of the menu and removed the least popular items. From there he began to incorporate his own personal style on certain dishes and added his signature items to the menu.

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The perfect balance between Tex-Mex and authentic! If something to snack on slowly is more up your alley, then the artichoke and poblano dip is perfecto. This Mexican twist on an American favorite is served with pita chips and is just right for sharing. Vargas also put a spin on the Tex-Mex classic, taco

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The delicious contents of the tequila lime chicken salad cascade beautifully over the plate so that the guest does not have to dig through various layers. If you prefer fish to poultry, then the spinach chipotle barbecue salmon salad is another excellent choice. One of the most authentic dishes that Vargas brought with him is the cochinita pibil. This is an old traditional Mayan dish from the Yucatan region of Mexico. Originally, a pig would be put on a spit in the ground and roasted. Today, the pork is still roasted and cooked with achiote paste, orange juice and various spices. Vargas suggests this dish with habanero and onions if you wish for a truly authentic experience. Looking for a new destination on date night? Tres Amigos is the perfect solution. Their totally sharable specials include fajitas for two that will also come with two delicious house margaritas. Or you can try the cochinita pibil with a bucket of five Coronitas for the same price. Either deal is an excellent choice for a great value. The impressively stocked bar boasts eight beers on tap, both domestic and Mexican as well as over 20 different tequilas to try, not to mention the other liquor and liquors. Vargas personally suggests the Patron margarita— a delicious house mix of citrus flavors with Patron silver tequila. Finish up your dining experience with a delectable desert. Here too the options seem endless from the sugary staples of sopapillas, flan or fried ice cream. The flan comes in either chocolate or caramel. Or you can ask your server about the off-menu secrets like the cheesecake enchilada, which is drizzled with raspberry and white chocolate, or the brandy Fuji apple chimichanga.

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Tulsa’s Race for the Cure unites nearly 9,000 runners and walkers to show their support for those who have or continue to deal with the effects of breast cancer. By Taylor Sides

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ne case of breast cancer is diagnosed every two minutes, and one woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes in the United States alone. A scary statistic to say the least, but it’s one that we should all be aware of. For anyone with a family member who has dealt with this affliction, they know better than any that breast cancer knows no boundaries—be it age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic location. But there is hope. This hope comes from organizations like the Susan G. Komen foundation and events like the Tulsa Race for the Cure. One of Tulsa’s largest events in the way of community participation, the Race for the Cure unites nearly 9,000 runners and walkers each year. The participants come from all across Oklahoma and the surrounding states to show their support for those who have or continue to deal with the effects of breast cancer every day. Taking place on Sept. 27, this year will mark the 18th year of the race. Kicking off at 6 a.m., the half-day event begins with a breakfast provided by Panera Bread, honoring the near 1,000 breast cancer survivors in attendance. “We give our survivors an introduction on ONEOK Field and they get a long and well-deserved applause,” says Susan Tilkin, the newly appointed development and special events manager of Susan G. Komen Tulsa. “In many cases, this is a milestone event for them, so it’s important that their success is highlighted.”

Following the survivor breakfast, the race gets under way with a timed 5K. After the runners cross the finish line, the celebration continues with a survivor parade and ceremony, directly followed by an untimed 5K and then a 1-mile fun run/walk for kids, families, and everyone in between. “Everyone runs for different reasons,” says Tilkin. “For some people in Tulsa, the Race for the Cure is a pre-cursor to the Tulsa Run. For those dealing with breast cancer, the race marks another year past their diagnosis. For some, it’s been five years, and, for others, this is just the start.”

“We are separated from other races by our unmatched team participation,” says Tilkin. Nearly 400 teams from Tulsa and the outlying communities show up in full force every year. Even high school teams are represented. “People will dress up in all sorts of costumes, and it’s that team camaraderie that sets us apart.”

Although the Race for the Cure takes place once a year, the true race for the cure for breast cancer continues 24/7/365. “It leads us right into Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we want to make sure that we remind people that breast health education is key,” says Tilkin. For anyone still wishing to register for the race, they can do so on the Susan G. Komen website until the week of the event or in person on the morning of the event. Registration includes a t-shirt and a race bib.

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For an event that focuses on such a serious matter, there is an abundance of positivity, love and an aura of fun that emanates from all who attend. The fun will be even more present this year with the first ever Perfectly Pink Party, hosted by the folks from News on 6, including local celebrity, breast cancer survivor and former president of Susan G. Komen Tulsa, LeAnne Taylor. The Perfectly Pink Party will kick off around 11 a.m. at Guthrie Green and will last until 1 p.m. Along with plenty of family fun, the party will bring out Tulsa’s food trucks for lunch.

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This level of support is the driving force that moves the Susan G. Komen foundation forward in their search for a cure. According to Tilkin, “it’s integral.” It’s such an integral part in fact, that 75 percent of the net proceeds from the Race for the Cure stay right here in Tulsa and the surrounding communities. “The other 25 percent goes toward ground-breaking scientific research in the search for the cure,” says Tilkin. The foundation relies on the fundraising to assist uninsured and underinsured women with breast cancer by helping existing health institutions.

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n May 22, 1952, Utica Square became Tulsa’s first suburban shopping center. Since that day, this one-of-a-kind hub of upscale retail and dining destinations has been home to many unique shops and restaurants, the most recent of which is redefining the hamburger as we know it. In the spot formally occupied by Sushi Alley, Brownies Gourmet Burgers (BGB) opened its doors to the hungry public on July 29. In no time at all, BGB has already made a name for itself, a name of which any true Tulsan is already familiar. The famous Brownies Hamburgers started dishing out greasy goodness back in 1956, and after 58 years, the crew at BGB is proud to build on the Tulsa tradition of Brownies Hamburgers.

NEARLY 60 YEARS AFTER BROWNIES HAMBURGERS STARTED DISHING OUT GREASY GOODNESS, THE BGB OFFSHOOT IS BUILDING ON THE TRADITIONAL TASTE WITH WELL-DRESSED BURGERS IN UTICA SQUARE. BY TAYLOR SIDES

“People may know the Brownies name, but this is not that Brownies,” says restaurant owner Dusty Oakley. With a concept inspired by the space it occupies, BGB offers an upscale and modern environment for diners with a taste for the extraordinary. Serving up self-proclaimed “well dressed burgers,” this char-grilled burger joint is unlike any other Tulsa has to offer.

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The menu was created by Oakley’s long-time friend, Fred Auletta. Having helped Oakley and his wife, Debra, open the 71st Street Brownies Hamburgers location in early 2014, Auletta was the obvious choice to help expand the Brownies brand. Using his strong culinary background and understanding of good flavor combinations, Auletta created the entire BGB menu from scratch. Admittedly, Oakley had very little to do with the menu, itself. “I came up with some of the menu item names, but at the end of the day, I just write the checks,” Oakley confesses with a laugh. Bragging on his friend and head chef, Oakley took some time to break down the top menu items. “We have such a wonderful and varied menu,” says Oakley, “but surprisingly, the most popular menu item is our Plain Jane. People have said it’s the best burger they’ve ever had.” The Plain Jane is exactly what you’d expect in a good cheeseburger.

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Upon entering the small, but inviting space, one is immediately greeted by the friendly wait and kitchen staff. Large canvas photographs adorn the walls, highlighting some of T-Town’s most historic and famous sites, while contemporary light fixtures glow above head. The servers can be seen wearing custom BGB tuxedo tees, complete with blue ties—a nod to the semi-formal atmosphere of Utica Square. The kitchen staff and cooks sport bright white chefs’ jackets: a true testimony to the skill and care that goes into preparing the food.

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Topped with mustard, house-made ketchup, butter lettuce, onion, tomato and cheddar cheese, this burger is certainly not lacking in flavor. Much of that flavor comes from the chef ’s special blend of 100 percent chuck ground beef, brisket and short rib used to make the hamburger patties, which are then doused in plenty of BGB house seasoning. Aside from the Kobe, all burgers at BGB are made with their special blend of meats and spices. From the Supa Chedda, piled high with cheddar cheese, house-made pickles, sweet cherry pepper barbecue sauce and butter lettuce to the Jumpin Jalapeno, which is smothered in tequila sautéed jalapenos, pickled red onion, cilantro, arugula, chipotle aioli, Monterey jack cheese and a lime wedge, Brownies Gourmet Burgers has an option for everyone. Not a burger fan? BGB has got you covered. “The Yardbird is one of the best chicken sandwiches you’ll find anywhere. I probably eat it more than the burgers,” Oakley admits.

Vegetarians are welcome too, and are quickly taking frequent trips to taste bud heaven, chowing down on Eden, made with grilled eggplant, grilled squash, spring greens, tomato jam, and fontina cheese. The incomparable tomato jam is made in-house from grape tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and roasted garlic, all reduced down to what Auletta compares to a sweet marinara. Just about everything is house made at BGB, from the pickles to the sauces to the salad dressings. Yes, salads … six of them to be exact; just another six reasons to give Brownies Gourmet Burgers a try. And if that’s not enough, then the bacon ranch fries, homemade root beer, signature cocktails, wine and local craft beers should be. Let the sidewalk patio or LED-lit bar seating draw you in for a meal and a drink. Help create a new tradition under the Brownies name. Your stomach will thank you.

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The following is a select list of restaurants in the Tulsa and Green Country area. $: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50 Albert G’s Bar & Q

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Baxter’s Interurban Grill

Quiet, casual and relaxing atmosphere that also doubles as a place to have fun while enjoying a great meal. Menu features a variety of American cuisine, traditional fare and signature dishes. www.baxtersgrill.com; 717 S. Houston, Tulsa; 918.585.3134 $

Billy Sims Barbecue

Traditional slow smoked BBQ eats in portions such as Sooner Magic, The Option, The Wishbone, Smoked Jayhawk and the Bevo Plate. Twelve locations in the Tulsa and Green Country area. www.billysimsbbq.com $

Billy’s on the Square

A Tulsa tradition since 1984 for great food and great lunch time fun. Located inside the historic May Building. Whether you just need a quick bite to eat, need a carry out order for everyone at the office or need a place to have a party to get the whole gang together, Billy’s has you covered. www.billysonthesquare.com; 5th and Main, Tulsa; 918.583.8703 $

Bluestone Steak House & Seafood

Serving lunch, brunch and dinner, Bluestone offers friendly service and gourmet quality food. Dinner menu includes steak, bone-in pork chop, chicken fried chicken, shrimp scampi pasta and bar-b-qued salmon. www.bluestonesteakhouse.com; 10032 S. Sheridan Road; 918.296.9889 $$-$$$

Brownie Gourmet Burgers

BGB serves only the best and freshest ingredients. It all starts with their fresh-ground beef patty that is a unique blend of brisket, short rib and chuck expertly grilled to your liking and accompanied by house-made sauces, house-made pickles and fresh toppings. 1730 Utica Square, Tulsa, 918.747.7935 $-$$

Brownie’s Hamburgers

Churning out burgers for nearly 60 years, the 1950’s décor only adds to the friendly service, choice eats and frosty root beer. Hand-battered onion strings and freedom fries are the perfect side dishes. www.brownies-hamburgers.com; 2130 S. Harvard, Tulsa; 918.744.0320 $

Serving Southwest cuisine for 30 years. Dine on Mexican salads, inventive side dishes including jalapeno cornbread and traditional tacos that include shredded beef, chicken, pork or veggies. www.cafeolebrookside.com; 3509 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.745.6699 $

Cattleman’s Steakhouse

Located inside the Embassy Suites, choose from hand-cut steaks, grilled salmon, crab cakes, grilled corn on the cob and an extensive wine selection. www.tulsa.embassysuites.com, 3332 S. 79th E. Ave., Tulsa; 918.622.4000 $$

Caz’s Chowhouse

Menu reflects a wide variety of comfort foods including salads (house, garden, Santa Fe and Cobb), burgers, catfish, pork sliders, the Great Cazbah (grilled cheese with Jalapeno bacon and tomato), meatloaf, chicken fried steak and a side. www.cazschowhouse.com; 18 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.588.2469 $

Caz’s Pub

Not just an ordinary bar located in the heart of the Brady Art District of downtown Tulsa. Great casual eatery offering delicious fare, drink specials and plenty of tunes piping out of the jukebox. www.cazspub.com; 21 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.585.8587 $

Celebrity Restaurant

Known for their award-winning Caesar salad, this nearly 50-yearold establishment gets it done with old-water lobster tail, steaks and cast-iron skillet fried chicken. www.celebritytulsa.com; 3109 S. Yale, Tulsa; 918.743.1800 $$

Chimi’s

For over 30 years, has been serving generation after generation of the greater Tulsa community with some of the freshest authentic Mexican food this side of the border. www.chimismexican.com; 918.587.4411 $

Compadres Mexican Grill

Affordably priced meals in a laid back family atmosphere. Menu includes all the staples you would expect to find with tasty twists on tradition in carne asada, pollo loco and chimichanga dishes. Three locations in Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Owasso. www.compadresgrill.com; 918.574.2667 $

Cork Wine Café

Casual atmosphere with unique choices of entrees including orange chicken, double pork chops, seasoned meats, fish and chips and even crème brulee for desert. Even when busy doesn’t appear overcrowded. 8922 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.615.3383 $$

Dave and Buster’s

Menu that combines fun with flavor on dishes like chicken and waffles, bacon-wrapped beef medallions and the chicken goldfingers. Work the food off on their Million Dollar Midway offering hundreds of games for the young and young at heart. www.daveandbusters.com; 6812 S. 105th E. Ave., Tulsa; 918.449.3100 $

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A unique spin on the English hangout with a flair for Shepherd’s Pie. Hearty meals in a fun-filled atmosphere. Watch sports while enjoying burgers, nachos, fish and chips and more than 200 distinctive beers. www.bakerstreetpub.com; 6620 S. Memorial, Tulsa; 918.286.2227 $

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Did someone say ribs? This barbecue is often voted best in the city. After being rubbed down with special seasoning, their brisket and pork are slow cooked while Tulsans are fast asleep. Throw down on brisket queso and tortilla chips, Route 66 nachos, wings or sliders while watching the game on the big screens or grab a napkin and dig into plates of polish, hot links, turkey and smokyflavored bologna. From specialty cocktails and whiskey to all the usual beers, you won’t go home thirsty. www.albertgs.com; 2748 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, 918.747.4799; 421 E. 1st St., Tulsa, 918.728.3650 $

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The following is a select list of restaurants in the Tulsa and Green Country area. $: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50

Doc’s Wine and Food

Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, check out the creole scramble, eggs nola (with blue swimmer crab cakes and poached eggs), shrimp and grits, bourbon glazed duck, sea scallops and the hangover burger. And if the burger doesn’t do the trick, Doc’s has plenty of other cures including a memosa, bloody mary and sangria. www.docswineandfood.com; 3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.949.3663 $$

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El Chico

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A Mexican food tradition since 1940, the El Chico story began when Adelaida Cuellar’s homemade tamales drew huge crowds at a small county fair in 1926. Her sons opened a cafe in Dallas, following their mother’s recipes for enchiladas with chile con carne sauce. Today, El Chico is still serving top-quality Mexican food favorites with fresh new specialties of today. At El Chico, you can treat yourself to delicious, authentic Mexican food. Taste sauces and food prepared from scratch in their kitchens just like mama would have made for her family. www.elchico.com; 9825 E. 21st St., Tulsa, 918.663.7755 $

El Tequila

Owners have created a unique restaurant concept around original recipes that demand fresh ingredients for classics like burritos, quesadillas, nachos and signature sizzling fajitas. Standout dishes include the tequila steak, hot and spicy shrimp, a grilled or breaded white fish and the El Hawaiiano (marinated chicken strips in a bed of grilled and sliced poblano pepper, mushrooms, onions, chunks of pineapple and melted cheese). www.eltequilatulsa.com $

Elmer’s BBQ

Elmer’s BBQ has been a Tulsa landmark for over 35 years with an “It be bad” menu that offers some of the finest and freshest smoked meats available at an affordable price. Sandwich and dinner plates range from one to three meats including chopped/ sliced beef or pork, bologna, hot links, sausage, ham, chicken, salmon or turkey. If you’re looking to answer a hungry stomach, go for the famous badwich that features a huge sampling of smoked meats and choice of two sides. www.elmersbbqtulsa.com; 4130 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, 918.742.6702 $

Fat Daddy’s Pub & Grille

Recently remodeled and now completely non-smoking, this south Tulsa hangout offers a great atmosphere, plenty of TV’s to watch your favorite sporting events, pool and live music every Friday and Saturday. A full kitchen that is open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday offers a plethora of pub favorites including chicken wraps, reubens, French dips and burgers of many varieties. Other specialties include country-fried steak, fajitas, queso-smothered burritos, salads and pasta. www.fatdaddyspubandgrille.com; 8056 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa; 918.872.6206 $

FirstWatch

The staff begins each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up French toast batter from scratch. Everything is made to order and no heat lamps or deep fryers are used. Sit down to a pot of coffee and a complimentary newspaper in either of the Tulsa locations. www. firstwatch.com; 8104 E. 68th Street, Tulsa, 918.610.3447; 8178 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918.296.9960 $

French Hen Bistro & Wine Bar

Not easy to find, but worth the effort. Catering to diners looking for something exceptional for over 30 years, the menu includes prime meats, Colorado lamb, fresh fish, unique sauces, soups, cheesecakes and bread pudding. www.frenchhentulsa.net; 7143 S. Yale, Tulsa; 918.492.2596 $$$

Fuji Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar

With two locations in the Tulsa area, partake in over 28 years of dining experience with Big Willie, California rolls, calamari,

cream cheese wontons, spicy tuna and a crowd favorite ninja roll. www.fujitulsa.com; 3739 S. Peoria Dr., Tulsa (Brookside), 918.794.4448; 8226 E. 71st St., Tulsa, 918.250.1821 $$

Full Moon Café

Serving up favorites like tortilla soup, fresh-ground hamburgers, crisp salads and chicken margarita, Full Moon Cafe also offers some of Oklahoma’s finest music at night including a live band karaoke. www.eatfullmoon.com; 1525 E. 15th St., Tulsa; 918.583.6666; 411 W. Stone Wood Dr., Broken Arrow; 918.994.6363 $

The Gaucho

Taking the ordinary out of a steak dinner, this Brazilian restaurant balances upscale décor with a casual atmosphere and main courses prepared on a slow-roasting rotisserie and delivered to tables in what seems like an endless stream of servers offering delectable cuts of meats, shrimp and pineapple. www.gauchotulsa.com; 6219 E. 61st, Tulsa; 918.494.0042 $$-$$$

George’s Pub & Grill

Featuring an intense beer selection, nightly specials and fantastic food, George’s is everything you’d want in a neighborhood pub. Locally owned and known for their Thai fish tacos, the food is prepared fresh and can be enjoyed in upstairs seating or on the patio. With so many options for grub and suds, it’s easy to see why George’s is a favorite. 108 N. 1st St., Jenks; 918.296.9711 $

Harden’s

Preparation is the rule when it comes to Harden’s hamburgers. It starts with cutting the onions with a razor blade and keeping the buns a little greasy. Everything is fresh and homemade, from the cole slaw to the cobbler. www.thehamburgerstore.com; 432 S. Sheridan, Tulsa; 918.834.2558 $

The Hen

Called “the Hen’s naughty little sister in Brookside” by the owner, this lively restaurant offers fried oysters, wedge salads, veal meatloaf, cedar plank salmon, beef tenderloin, grilled duck and a great cinnamon roll bread pudding. www.thehenbistro.com; 3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.935.3420 $$$

Hey Mambo

Located in the Brady Arts District, Hey Mambo is a true brick oven Italian restaurant and wine bar where the control of the dining experience is placed firmly in your hands. Their mission is to provide delicious cuisine with charming and timely service in a modern and vibrant atmosphere. Dishes include chicken scallopini, a’gnello alla montanara, pescatora, pasta el sol, linguini carbonara and pizza. www.heymambo.com; 114 N. Boston, Tulsa; 918.508.7000 $-$$

Hibiscus Caribbean Bar and Grill

The restaurant is a medium-sized, casual and sophisticated dining lounge, emphasizing West Indian and Jamaican style cuisine that incorporates live music and special events to create an exciting and culturally diverse dining experience. Hibiscus utilizes natural and organic ingredients to create unique and flavorful cuisine authentic to island culture. Additionally, Hibiscus procures its ingredients from local markets and farmers when possible. The bar sports a wide selection of liquors and beers with exotic drink choices and mixes. www.hibiscusbrookside.com; 3316 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.749.4700 $

Hooters

The menu includes hamburgers and other sandwiches, steaks, seafood entrees, appetizers, and the restaurant’s specialty, chicken wings. At the Tulsa location, enjoy all-you-can-eat wings every Monday night after 6 p.m. www.hooters.com; 8108 E. 61st, Tulsa; 918.250.4668 $

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The following is a select list of restaurants in the Tulsa and Green Country area. $: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50

In The Raw

Sushi with a pulse. In the Raw sushi features traditional and nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations in addition to a full menu of cooked cuisine. In the Raw sushi has earned awards for the Best Sushi in Tulsa every year since 2001. Two Tulsa locations plus inside the BOK Center. www.intherawtulsa.com; 34th and Peoria, Tulsa; 918.744.1300 $$

Incredible Pizza

All-you-can-eat buffet with over 30 varieties of pizza, baked potato bar, homemade soups, pastas, salad bar and a plethora of desert options. The entertainment offerings include glow-in-the-dark mini golf, go-karts, XD theatre, bumper cars, over 100 video games and a jump zone. www.incrediblepizza.com; 8314 E. 71st Street, Tulsa; 918.294.8671 $

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Unwind from your day and relax during piano bar hours and take in the classic music styling of their baby grand piano and hand-crafted artisan cocktails. After enjoying a cocktail, let Infuzion’s executive chef and specialty staff create a one-of-akind dining experience offering a wide variety of menu items that are aimed to please and guaranteed to be unforgettable. Each dish is created fresh daily in their state-of-the-art kitchen. Be sure to pair your dinner with one of their fine wines for a superior dining experience. Thursday through Saturday, Infuzion features live entertainment with rock, country and jazz bands; DJs; and acoustic music. www.infuziontulsa.com; 101st and Mingo, Tulsa; 918.806.8400 $

Jameson’s Pub & Grill

If catching the big game with a few cool brews is your idea of a great time, Jameson’s is a nice go-to spot in south Tulsa. Wide open with plenty of room for the rocking and rollicking groups that fill it up on a regular basis The beer selection is solid and the menu includes tasty bar food favorites, bold burgers, chicken strips and fried pickles. 8921 S. Yale, Suite D, Tulsa; 918.921.3530 $

Jason’s Deli

No artificial trans fats or high fructose corn syrup used to prepare their offerings. The salad bar is enhanced with organic choices and the Reuben is one of the best. Don’t see what you want? Invent your own sandwich on the go. Two Tulsa locations. www. jasonsdeli.com; 1330 E. 15th Street, Tulsa; 918.599.7777 $

Jim’s Coney Island

A family-run business, Jim’s Coney Island offers authentic-style gyros. Don’t expect a foil wrapped sandwich and it’s a good idea to have utensils within reach as these things come loaded with a healthy helping of meat and veggies layered on a pita. The meat is drizzled with an Italian-style oil and topped off with a large helping of Tzatziki sauce. The meat is grilled so it snaps on the outside and is soft in the middle. The coneys are grilled on a griddle and layered with chili, onions, and cheese. Other menu staples include souvlaki (shish-ka-bob), chili, spinach pie, tabouli and stuffed tomatoes. www.jimsconeyisland.net; 1923 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, 918.744.9018 $

Juniper

Focuses on providing the freshest, local products prepared simply and beautifully. Using hand-selected items sourced from Green Country, Juniper’s menu evolves with the changing seasons, allowing the staff to introduce new and exciting plates with Italian, French, Spanish and American influences. The bar at Juniper focuses on innovation in mixology, utilizing infused vodkas, gins and flavored bitters. www.junipertulsa.com; 324 E. 3rd Street, Tulsa; 918.794.1090 $$

Keo

Offering dishes from a variety of countries in Southeast Asia including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, all made to order using fresh ingredients prepared in traditional manners and served in a full-service atmosphere. Located in Brookside and

south Tulsa. www.keorestaurant.com; 3524 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.794.8200; 8921 S. Yale, Tulsa, 918.794.0090 $

Lambrusco’z To Go

Deli dishes available for dine in, carryout or delivery. Popular sandwiches include the Italian beef tenderloin with a garlic cheese melt on ciabatta, old-fashioned meatloaf and the reuben. The white meats are well represented with a ‘cluckin’ pita with pepper jack and a California club of honey maple turkey bacon and avocado. Or build your own 3- or 5-ounce masterpiece. Soups and salads are also available for a lighter meal. www.lambruscoz. com; 114 S. Detroit Ave., Tulsa (Blue Dome District), 918.496.1246; 1344 E. 41st St., Tulsa (Brookside) $

Leon’s

Join them on game days with over 25 TVs to watch your game from any seat in the house. Voted Tulsa’s best sports bar many times. www.eatatleons.com; 3301 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.933.5366 $

Los Cabos

This family of restaurants provides a casual upscale Mexican concept that harkens to the resort feeling of Los Cabos, Mexico with a hacienda feel, and an outdoor cabana bar with live entertainment seven days a week during the spring and summer months. Los Cabos offers a menu that evokes the sophisticated gourmet tastes of Mexico as well as the combination of fresh seafood dishes. The menu was inspired by consumers’ growing taste for more authentic flavors, freshly prepared products and value-priced items. The menu is unique by combining traditional recipes with modern flavors including carnitas (slow roasted pork), blackened tilapia, chicken and steak fajitas, tantalizing fresh roasted salsa and traditional cheese enchiladas. Use your imagination to make unlimited combinations through your own creative tastes, or by trying one of their combination platters. www.loscabosok.com; 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks, 918.298.2226; 151 Bass Pro Drive, Broken Arrow, 918.355.8877; 9455 N. Owasso Expressway, Owasso, 918.609.8671 $-$$

Mason’s

If you’ve got a hankering for grilled cheese done differently, this Brady Arts District joint might fill the bill. This isn’t your grandmother’s lunch staple for sure. Pick from seven different cheeses, a handful of spreads and a trio of bread options. If channeling your inner child isn’t your style, grab a sandwich like the dripped beef with au jus or hummus. Chill in sofas, wingbacks and high-top tables or shoot a game of pool in the lounge. 122 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa; 918.582.4888 $

Maxxwell’s

Serving your favorites with a twist on historic Route 66. Located in the historic Campbell Hotel, Maxxwell’s offers a wide menu from sweet potato tater tots and calamari to a pestorubbed veggie sandwich, blackened fish tacos and prime rib. www.thecampbellhotel.com; 2636 E. 11th Street, Tulsa; 918.748.5500 $$

Mexicali Border Café

Serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 1987, Mexicali offers a full menu with quesadillas, appetizers, fresh salads, soups, fajitas and specialty plates. www.mexicalibordercafe.com; 14 W. Brady, Tulsa; 918.582.3383 $

Molly’s Landing

Converted log cabin in Catoosa provides one of the most unique dining experiences in the area. While waiting on one of their succulent steaks, quail or seafood dishes challenge a friend to a showdown on the outdoor chess game. www.mollyslanding.com; 3700 N. Highway 66, Catoosa; 918.266.7853 $$$

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Nelson’s Buffeteria

Serving Tulsa since 1929 with a cafeteria-style approach, you’ll find all the staples of a good breakfast or lunch including meatloaf, roasted chicken, ribs, beans and some of the best chicken fried steak you’ll ever eat. www.nelsonsbuffeteria.com; 4401 S. Memorial, Tulsa; 918.236.4655 $

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This family-owned franchise has a reputation as one of the most authentic Asian restaurants in the area and strives to be a topquality family destination with a selection of favorites you might find at a classic Hong Kong noodle shop. The sushi rolls are one of the main attractions with a large variety of styles and tastes featuring yellowtail, tuna, steak, salmon, shrimp and veggies. The wok and fried rice offerings are plentiful and reasonably priced. www.nhinja.com; 6746 S. Memorial Dr., 918.893.5525 $

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Palace Café

Located on the edge of the Cherry Street District, Palace Café offers brunch, lunch and dinner with a wealth of dining choices from roast chicken roulade, scallop linguini and braised beef short rib to lobster ravioli, smoked pork tenderloin and a short rib burger. At lunch tap into your inner child with a grilled cheese deluxe made with house focaccia, mozzarella and lomah dairy cheddar and layered with maple bacon and sliced tomato. Red and white wines are served by the glass or bottle. www.palacetulsa.com; 1301 E. 15th St., Tulsa; 918.582.4321 $-$$

P.F. Chang’s

Each dish is prepared to order using the freshest and highest quality ingredients. From their famous lettuce wraps and dumplings to kung pao chicken and pad Thai, balance and simplicity are hallmarks of the Utica Square staple, while explosive flavors in such tiny packages are part of the popular modern take on the reverent Asian cuisine. At P.F. Chang’s guests are surrounded by a unique environment combining influences of Chinese and American cultures. A panoramic, hand-painted mural depicting 12th century China, is visible from the main dining room and commands attention as the restaurant’s centerpiece, while several terra-cotta warriors stand guard. www.pfchangs.com; 1978 E. 21st St., Tulsa; 918.747.6555 $-$$

Polo Grill

The menu changes seasonally and is carefully prepared by an experienced culinary team that chooses selections to take advantage of the availability of fresh meats and produce. Polo Grill has been recognized for its achievements countless times on local, regional and national levels. www.pologrill.com; 2038 Utica Square, Tulsa; 918.744.4280 $$$

Prhyme

Features classic cuts of beef, such as the rib eye, NY strip and filet mignon that is raised and finished in several ways, like grass fed and grain fed prime beef. Seasonal seafood, Australian lamb chops, artistically plated appetizers, classic caviar service and delectable desserts are just some of the tempting tastes also available. www.prhymetulsa.com; 111 N. Main Street, Tulsa; 918.794.7700 $$$

Ricardos

From Chile Relleno and chalupas to a tempting array of chicken quesadillas, beef fajitas and burritos, it’s where the locals go. www.ricardostulsa.com; 5629 E. 41st Street, Tulsa; 918.622.2668 $

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Russo’s Coal Fired Italian Kitchen

Russo’s is inspired by the traditional Italian values of family, friends and, of course, food. Their menu delivers delicious Italian meals prepared with a passion for food, fresh ingredients and the goal of providing guests a distinctive dining experience. Serving quality food since 1978, Russo’s not only offers up specialty pizzas, but also fresh salads, soups and homemade pastas. Authentic Italian cannoli, fresh seafood, chicken, veal and flatbread sandwiches are just some of the distinctive dishes on the menu. www.nypizzeria.com; 8941 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa; 918.779.4600 $-$$

S&J Oyster Bar & Seafood Café

Family friendly joint that can be the perfect place to experience the true flair and spice of Cajun and New Orleans culture. Specialties include étouffée, crawfish pie, crab cake, feta salmon salad, catfish, clams and fried calamari. www.sjoyster.com; 308 E. 1st St., Tulsa; 918.938.7933 $

Shiloh’s

Homemade hot rolls made them famous, but grandma-style cooking keeps them coming back. Make sure you ask for some strawberry rhubarb jam. www.shilohsrestaurant.com; 2604 N. Aspen Ave., Broken Arrow; 918.254.1500 $

Shogun Steak House of Japan

Traditional Japanese hibachi steakhouse where your meal is prepared fresh right before your eyes by showman chefs. Menu includes shrimp, steaks, chicken breast and fresh vegetables grilled to perfection. www.shoguntulsa.com; 6808 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.254.2134 $$

Sisserou’s

Located in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District, Sisserou’s restaurant concept is inspired by the colorful cuisine of the island of Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Although inspired by a specific little known island, their menu includes a broader spectrum stylized on authentic Caribbean cuisine with a touch of European and American influences. Entrees include jerk chicken, stewed oxtail, Cuban sandwich, Roti wrap, pork tenderloin, mahi mahi, beef filet, butternut squash soup and red snapper. www.sisserousrestauranttulsa.com; 107 N. Boulder Ave., Tulsa; 918.576.6800 $

Smoke on Cherry Street

Committed to offering a unique and locally centered dining experience, Smoke offers quality food, unique daily specials and a constantly updated menu. Enjoy the comfort, weekly live music and ventilated cigar lounge. www.smoketulsa.com; 1542 E. 15th Street, Tulsa; 918.949.4440 $-$$$

Sonoma Bistro and Wine Bar

New World inspired wine list with over 100 available by the glass. In a backward twist the food, including California-style pizzas, was conceived to complement the wine. www.sonomatulsa.com; 3523 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.747.9463 $

Spaghetti Warehouse

Serves up hearty Italian favorites in a rustic and casual atmosphere. Diners are drawn in by the warm, fresh bread and garlic butter but they stay for Italian favorites like 15-layer lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs. The fare is indulgent and the atmosphere unique at The Spaghetti Warehouse. Enjoy dishes made from scratch and unique items from behind the bar like the Italian wedding cake martini. www.40meatballs.com; 221 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.587.4440 $-$$

Speedy Gonzalez

This local favorite pays homage to Mexico’s bold colors and flavors with its authentic creations and large portions. Chips are made fresh and are endless. Good food (try the shredded pork tacos) at a reasonable price. 2601 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.836.0960 $

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Sushi House

Sushi House is well known for two things: great sushi and great prices. The fish is extremely fresh and the portions just right, not skimpy at all. The sushi comes in small portions, which makes it easy to try many types. Other favorites include sashimi, nigiri and the pumpkin soup. 1350 E. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, 918.251.0112; 6946 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918.488.1887 $

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Focusing on fresh, healthy, authentic Italian, the menu features modern, innovative plates. Tavolo offers both lunch and dinner options, along with an extensive wine list and traditional Italian desserts. Tavolo is fitting of what most people imagine an upscale, intimate, big-city Italian restaurant to be. The bottom floor has a casual feel at the bar and a cozy, romantic ambiance at the tables. The newly built second floor has a beautiful view of Boston Avenue thru floor-to-ceiling windows. www.tavolotulsa.com; 427 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa; 918.949.4498 $$

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Te Kei’s

Combines traditional Asian flavors with the freshest ingredients. Their large appetizer menu features lettuce wraps, calamari, spicy crab cakes, edamame, Korean tacos and coconut chicken tenders. Te Kei’s has several specialty items including their own recipe for chicken noodle soup, Thai chicken salad, Mongolian beef and Pearl’s lemon chicken. Complete your meal at Te Kei’s in Tulsa with one of their decadent desserts. www.tekeis.com; 1616 S. Utica, Tulsa; 918.382.7777 $-$$

Thai Cuisine

Serving hot and fresh delicious Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese food including their specialty, Pho’ Vietnamese noodle soup, this quaint restaurant also serves a variety of different beers, soft drinks and desserts. The restaurant provides a relaxed dining experience. www.thaicuisinetulsa.com; 6380 E. 31st St., Tulsa; 918.949.9377 $

Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano

Fine dining at an affordable price. Ti Amo has been welcoming diners since 1989 to experience the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean in an elegant, hospitable atmosphere. The creations include tender pastas, rustic spices and choice meats grilled to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner at three locations. www.tiamotulsa.com; 6024-A S. Sheridan, Tulsa; 918.499.1919 $$

featuring hand-rolled sushi, rainbow trout, salmon, tilapia, catfish and Allen Brothers protein cuts from a hickory wood grill. www.waterfrontgrilljenks.com; 120 Aquarium Dr., Jenks, 918.518-6300. $-$$

Zanmai

A mix of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine plus a patio that offers a great view of the downtown area. Watch as your food is cooked at the hibachi tables (meal includes salad, soup, appetizer, main course and frozen yogurt), or opt for traditional dining that includes shrimp tempura, scallops, sea bass, black cod, bone-in pork chop, lobster and choice beef aged for over 21 days. www.zanmaiok.com; 1402 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.556.0200 $$

Zio’s Italian Kitchen

Casual and comfortable, open-air Italian piazza atmosphere designed to provide a fun and entertaining place for parties, informal get-togethers, and evenings out with family and friends. www.zios.com; 7111 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa; 918.252.128 $

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Tres Amigos

This cantina-style eatery serves up Sonoran-style cuisine and a wide selection of tequilas, margaritas and beers (both Mexican and domestic). Mexican fare includes all the usual staples but with interesting spins on taste and flavor. The pork cochinita pibil tacos take corn tortillas and fill them with pork slow cooked in banana leaves with a grilled pineapple and a cactus salad. www.tresamigostulsa.com; 8144 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918.518.5554 $-$$

Twin Peaks

Serving up made-from-scratch man food, 29-degree draft beer and every big game on 40 man-size HD flat screens. All of this served by friendly and attentive Twin Peaks girls, offering their signature girl-next-door playful personalities. www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com; 7007 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.250.0700 $

Villa Ravenna

Italian owned and operated with an extensive menu, specials and a great wine selection. Specializing in homemade pastas, seafood, wild game and meats. www.villaravenna.com; 6526 A East 51st St., Tulsa; 918.270.2666 $$$

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You can buy your tickets ahead of time for a discounted price or at the door, assuming the show is not yet sold out. With the majority of the headliners having appeared on Comedy Central, BET, Showtime or Last Comic Standing you might want to opt for making a reservation. Both venues are a great place to mix things up and with ticket prices comparable or cheaper than a trip to the movies. So get out there and support the local talent or catch one of your favorite TV comics on their way through town.

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The Longest Week | Sept. 5 Affluent and aimless, Conrad Valmont lives a life of leisure in his parent’s prestigious Manhattan Hotel. In the span of one week, he finds himself evicted, disinherited, and in love. Cast: Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde, Billy Crudup

why their lives went so wrong. As the twins reconnect, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship. Cast: Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson

Frontera | Sept. 5

Set in the tumultuous border area of Arizona and Mexico, Frontera follows the events that take place after a former Arizona sheriff’s wife is killed while riding on their ranch property. It would appear a Mexican man crossing in to the United States illegally is at fault. As former sheriff and current sheriff search for answers, lives are changed forever and the facts as to who is really at fault in this tragedy are nearly as tenuous and complex as the issues and tensions between the people who live in this region on either side of the line. Cast: Ed Harris, Michael Pena, Aden Young

The Identical | Sept. 12

Identical twin brothers are separated at birth during the Great Depression. Their parents just cannot afford to give them both a life beyond poverty, so one is adopted by loving family. Despite their very different upbringings, the boys’ shared passion for music causes their lives to unknowingly intersect as they experience a powerful and mysterious connection often felt by twins. Cast: Blake Rayne, Ashley Judd, Ray Liotta

The Guest | Sept. 17

A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence. Cast: Dan Stevens, Sheila Kelley, Leland Orser

God Help the Girl | Sept. 5 Eve is catastrophe-low on selfesteem but high on fantasy, especially when it comes to music. Over the course of one Glasgow summer, she meets two similarly rootless souls— posh Cass and fastidious James—and together they form a pop group. In God Help the Girl, writer/director Stuart Murdoch creates a poignant coming-of-age story that doubles as a sublime indie-pop musical from one of indie pop’s biggest songwriters. Cast: Emily Browning, Hannah Murray, Olly Alexander

The Maze Runner | Sept. 19 No Good Deed | Sept. 12

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The Skeleton Twins | Sept. 12

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The Equalizer | Sept. 26

Robert McCall is a man who believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when McCall meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultraviolent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. Cast: Denzel Washington, Chloe Grace Moretz, Melissa Leo

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Good People | Sept. 26

Young American couple Tom and Anna Reed fall into severe debt while renovating Anna’s family home in London. As the couple faces the loss of their dream to have a house and start a family, they discover that the tenant in the apartment below them has been murdered and he left behind $400,000. Though initially hesitant, Tom and Anna decide that the plan is simple: all they have to do is quietly take the money and use only what’s necessary to get them out of debt. But when they start spending the money and can’t seem to stop, they find themselves the target of a deadly adversary—the thief who stole it—and that’s when very bad things start happening to good people. Cast: James Franco, Kate Hudson, Tom Wilkinson

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Hector is a quirky psychiatrist who has become increasingly tired of his humdrum life. As he tells his girlfriend, Clara, he feels like a fraud. He hasn’t really tasted life, and yet he’s offering advice to patients who are just not getting any happier. So Hector decides to break out of his deluded and routine driven life. Armed with buckets of courage and child-like curiosity, he embarks on a global quest in hopes of uncovering the elusive secret formula for true happiness. And so begins a larger than life adventure with riotously funny results. Cast: Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Toni Collette

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Washington Heights bar when a pair of armed robbers came in guns blazing. Giving chase, Scudder guns down the robbers in the street, though a stray bullet turns a heroic moment tragic. Devastated, Scudder subsequently goes to work as an unlicensed private detective, working just outside of the law and surviving on generous gifts offered in exchange for his services. Now, tasked with rooting out the sadistic thugs who brutally murdered the wife of a wealthy drug dealer, Scudder scours the bars and back alleys of New York City in search of his elusive targets. Cast: Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbour

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Blowing and going for over 20 years, the saxophone phenom has carved out a solid career making sweet music on his terms. By Chris Greer

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alent and passion are two words that are frequently overused and often misused when describing today’s entertainers. However, when it comes to Grady Nichols, those words barely do the 42-year-old sax maestro justice. Known for his soulful offerings and the breadth of the music he presents in a show—everything from jazz and rock to pop and R&B—Nichols has been perfecting his art since the sixth grade. A fixture on the Tulsa music scene since the early-‘90s, Nichols has crafted and created a style all his own while also reinventing his sound in the process. Behind stellar recordings like Destinations and In the Fullness of Time (both of which featured former Chicago band member Bill Champlin) and a live show that can morph in many directions based on requests and Nichols’ mood, he has attained an admirable number of musical landmarks including sharing the stage with the likes of Huey Lewis, The Beach Boys and Ray Charles.

Beyond the Brass

My parents tell me that when I was little, whenever I heard the saxophone in a song, I was always asking about it. Apparently, through God, my ears where in tune to that sound. But my grade school band director tried to put me down a different path having me play the French horn. There were so many kids who wanted to play the sax, that he conned me into it under the guise that it sounded similar to the sax which is so not true.

Early Influences

There were so many people who guided me professionally. I studied privately with Joe Davis (former Northeastern State University jazz professor) who was a monster player and created music with Mel Torme. He recognized that I had a hunger for music and nurtured it. And then there was a William Morris agent I met in Nashville who told me to put a thick skin on. Told me it wouldn’t be easy and I’d hear no more than I like. He was so right.

Hero Worship

David Sanborn was the go-to pop saxophonist of the ‘70s and ‘80s. He’s the guy playing the horn on James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You).” I absorbed everything he did. I got to meet him when he played Tulsa while I was still in college. He spent 20-30 minutes with me talking shop and horns after the show. Here’s your hero taking time for you. It was a life-changing event. He was so humble. Wasn’t like he was talking to a punk kid. That was instrumental in my development.

The Sound

You want to create something that resonates with people. But when you play an instrument most people put you in the jazz category. I was never really into big band or bebop; I’m more a pop and R&B player. My family and faith mean a gazillion times more to me than my music. And those two things feed my music. You can make great music from pain, but having things going great in your life leads to incredible music as well.

Measuring Success

People wonder why I never played full time as a career. The reality is the right opportunity never truly materialized. I don’t look at my career with any regrets. I’ve had success and got to work with some of my heroes who are now my friends. When I got married and had children, it really changed my thinking. When you’re on tour, you’re gone and not around. I have a lot of respect for Garth Brooks being done for a couple years while his kids were in school. The path God has for me is to have success on my terms. Am I David Sanborn or some of the other greats? Of course not. But I’ve been blessed enough to have my name on the same billboard as many of them.

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