December 2010

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Contents | Features

December 27

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Wrap It Up, and Fast!

Last-minute holiday shopping can be depressing for the giver and receiver – these gift suggestions should stave off the 11th-hour blues.

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Sweet Conclusion

Easy to follow with mouthwatering rewards, Tina Redecha’s recipe for pistachio almond cake helps make winter a little more wonderful.

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All Factors Into Consideration

Creativity and determination foster success, and – per OSU president Burns Hargis – might become as important for college applicants as standardized test scores.

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Tragedy to Triumph

In dire personal straits, Justin Echols discovered a gift, and rose above adversity to make a meaningful, musical impact.

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Going, Going, Gown

Move over, little black dress; ’tis the season for seizing the spotlight with elegant élan via the magic of spectacular formalwear.

Step Into Christmas

Treetop to kitchen table, the joyous ceremony of decorating hearth and home is one of the most delightful aspects of the holiday.

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Contents | Departments

Letters

From the Editor 16 To the Editor 18

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Spritz

An Ounce of Prevention 22 BYODNA 24

Details

Wrap It Up, and Fast! 27

Pursuits

Visual Performance Events Calendar

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Wanderlust

A Nashville Noel 55 There’s Room at the Inn 58

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Fare

Sweet Conclusion Savory Seasonal Blend Casual Elegance by the Lake Plum Delicious

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Spaces

Step Into Christmas 68 Setting the Table 84 Yuletide Tending 90

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Contents | Departments

Living Well

Recycling Perfection 92 Ready to Learn 95 Keep It Steady 98 Underage Drinking 100

Marketplace

Going Up All Factors Into Consideration Getting Back to Basics Benefits Buzz

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Get Smart

Get This Party Started! 114

Glimpse

Tragedy to Triumph Creative Balance For the Record The Other Side of Desmond Mason

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Designers’ Notebook Going, Going, Gown 129 The Shoe Must Go On 134

Out & About

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Party Directory 137

Resources

Where to Find It 153

Last Laugh

When the Message Matters 158

Last Look

Tony Stizza 160

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Contributors | Behind the Curtain

Kent Anderson

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kent.anderson@southwesternpub.com Kent Anderson is an award-winning novelist, journalist and broadcaster. In the last decade, he authored four novels under the pseudonym David Kent, including The Blackjack Conspiracy, which won the Oklahoma Book Award for Fiction in 2006. His new thriller, Cold Glory, will be published under his own name by Tor/Forge Books in the fall of 2011. Since joining Southwestern in the fall of 2006, he has written on topics ranging from food and architecture to the arts, business, health care and some of Oklahoma’s most fascinating people. His feature stories have been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists. Kent has also enjoyed a radio career spanning more than three decades, including many years on the air at classical music station KCSC. He lives with his three teenage sons, and is engaged to be married to Dr. Terri Cullen, assistant professor of education at OU.

Elaine Warner

okietravel@yahoo.com Elaine Warner’s love of travel began early on, in the days she and her brother fought over the invisible dividing line in the back seat of the car.

A member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), her story pursuits have taken her from the skies via helicopters and hot air balloons to the depths of a canyon to view dismalites. In the decade she’s put her travel tales on paper for us, no one’s job has inspired more envy among the staff. Her travels of late have included a furry friend (not to be confused with her spouse) named Fluffy, a traveling teddy bear that is part of the SATW’s reach into school classrooms. You can read about Fluffy’s adventures on his blog at www.teddietravel.blogspot.com; for a more human perspective – and some bonus off-color tales – visit Elaine’s own travel blog, “A Broad Abroad” at www.okietravel.blogspot.com.

Tina Redecha

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tina.redecha@southwesternpub.com Tina Redecha started as a ballet dancer in the Metropolitan Opera Ballet Corps and ended singing in the opera in Germany, Italy and Austria. Along the way, she sang and danced with Dean Martin’s Golddiggers and Don Ho. Posttheater days, she obtained a law degree from NY Law School and worked for the Recording Industry Association of America, heading the east coast anti-piracy litigation unit. She has retired, but remains involved with animal rights. Her love of cooking was inspired by her mother, a great French baker. Tina prefers a casual style of cooking, which she brings to these pages every month with recipes that meet her “foolproof and forgiving” standards, designed to give the most novice cook a boost of confidence. Her other varied interests include languages, reading, skiing and husband Jim Moscowitz.

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Letters | From the Editor

M.J. ALEXANDER

Serendipity and Slice...

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ears ago, I received a phone call asking me if I would consider coming to work for this publishing company. I wasn’t looking for a job at the time, but I thought, “Why not? It could be interesting.” I took the chance, and I’ve been here for over a decade now.

A few months ago our receptionist called to say that a police officer was in our front lobby and would like to see me. I admit to hesitating a moment while I pondered what I might have done to necessitate the arrival of a cop, but rather than plan an escape I made my way to the lobby. There I met Justin Echols, who was dropping off some materials for me. A brief visit revealed what a fascinating person he is, and thanks to that encounter, his story appears in this issue. I took a chance that I might be arrested (if you’ve seen a single episode of “Cops” you know that running really never works out anyway), and met a new, remarkable person.

At a Rotary meeting I attended in October, Burns Hargis was the guest speaker. By chance, a subject he addressed sounded quite intriguing – and turned out to have the makings of a very interesting article, also in this issue.

A great many things happen in life by chance, while others are the result of old-fashioned hard work. Slice Magazine represents both of these ideals. We took a chance, certainly, when we launched our premiere issue last month, but the finished product was the result of a great many hours spent researching and developing the idea behind it and fine-tuning the stories and photographs that appeared in it. As the issue wrapped, we stood back, pleased with what we had created, then held our breath in anticipation of how it would be received.

For all the letters, emails, phone calls, Facebook and Twitter posts in praise of the magazine… thank you. What could have been a collective sigh of relief instead became supreme elation at the incredibly positive response Slice evoked. We thought you’d like it – we hoped you’d love it – and it’s genuinely exhilarating to find that, for many of you, we were right on both counts.

And so, as we march forward into December – a month filled with possibilities, promise and goodwill – we wish each of you the merriest of holidays. Days filled with health, happiness and the joy that the nearness of friends and family brings. Meanwhile, we’ll continue working hard to improve on our previous efforts, and to remain receptive toward whatever new stories, ideas

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Glad tidings to all…

Elizabeth Meares Editor-in-Chief elizabeth.meares@southwesternpub.com

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Letters | To the Editor

The Verdict is In: Slice is Nice!

I picked up a copy of the November issue of Slice today in the OKC Museum of Art. Wow! What a great magazine you’ve created by smashing five elementary particles into each other in your journalistic supercollider! Congratulations!

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Love, love, love Slice Magazine. The Holiday Wishes was simply fabulous, too!

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via Facebook I’ve done my usual review – quick glance to see what’s there – and came to this initial conclusion: Slice is nice!

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Just picked up a copy of Slice at Borders, and it is a beautiful, classy magazine. I love having all of the metro in one magazine. Informative, interesting articles, brilliant photography – just an awesome piece. Thank you Southwestern Publishing for taking this chance! You’ve hit another hole-in-one!

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Letters | To the Editor

Elizabeth, your article was perfect. No longer is this city segmented by various demographics and a semi-social makeup. I’m really excited about Slice Magazine uniting us as one city.

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New Avenues on Ninth

By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

Talent is nurtured. Play is encouraged. In a field that is both creative and fiercely competitive, Insight Creative is fostering fun and success.

Great article. Thanks Slice.

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Fare | Matters of Taste

Accent onExperience

By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

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afé 501 began with Sheree Holloway’s love of travel and the cuisines she and husband Peter discovered as they crisscrossed the globe, especially in Europe. The “eclectic European” style of Café 501 has been a mainstay in Edmond since 1995, and with the opening this fall of a new location in the Classen Curve, that style brings a cool, contemporary attitude and an impressively creative menu to an emerging area.

The new Café 501 is next to Balliets in Classen Curve, and juxtaposes contemporary design with an abundance of rich woodwork to bring about an atmosphere that is at once relaxed and elegant, comfortable and gracious.

Chef Noureddine Bennai, a native of Morocco, adds his own spin to the ideas the Holloways have collected in their extensive travels through France, Italy, Germany and Austria. Start the meal with an appetizer of assorted cheeses ($12). This cheese plate is one of the finest such selections in the metro area, accompanied by red currant compote, green apple and radish slaw and seasoned pecans, with toasted French baguette bread. It is a light and exceptional opener to dinner at Café 501.

The entrée menu is extensive, ranging from stone oven pizzas to steaks, seafood and even meatloaf. The Balsamic BBQ Prime Pork Tenderloin ($19) is served over Southern-style cole slaw, with baked potato salad. One of the top seafood selections is the Four Season Roasted Salmon ($19), a meal of dazzling presentation and a delicate balance of flavor and texture. It is served with dill vin blanc, seared grape tomatoes, cucumber and arugula, and excellent grilled cauliflower.

The delightful choice of desserts includes such favorites as New Orleans Bread Pudding and Oreo Cheesecake. But the Caramel Walnut Cheesecake ($7) is a standout. Made with mascarpone, this extra-creamy personal cheesecake, with its walnuts, caramel sauce and whipped topping, is certain to please.

Building on a decade and a half of experience in Edmond, Café 501 adds a fine European accent to Oklahoma City’s Classen Curve.

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Spritz | This & That

An Ounce of Prevention, A Fifth of Cure

By Lauren Hammack Photo by K.O. Rinearson

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K, we know the best prevention for a post-holiday hangover is complete abstinence.

We also know that a good many fools (this fool included) will over-imbibe this holiday season, knowing the miserable, physical toll of this kind of ill-advised revelry and drinking to it anyway.

As a service to you, we’ve put several folkloric hangover remedies to the test. We don’t recommend allowing yourself to reach the point of needing them, but we can all agree that good intentions and good judgment are usually the first to leave the party.

THE TUMS COCKTAIL How it works: Before bedtime, chew six to eight Tums to neutralize the acid that will churn in your gut ALL. NIGHT. LONG. Wash the tablets down with plenty of water, along with a few aspirin or Ibuprofen, like Advil (not acetaminophen, like Tylenol, which is loaded with bad juju for the drunken metabolism).

Reliability: Ehhhhh. Can’t hurt.

THE GATORADE CHUG How it works: Hydration is essential to any method of minimizing a hang22

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over. Try to drink one glass of water for each alcoholic beverage you consume. Take the recommended dose of Advil with a full glass of water before bedtime. Upon waking, immediately chug gallons of Gatorade or Pedialyte to rehydrate. Next, add Mexican food.

(See below.)

Reliability: Quenching hangover cottonmouth – above average. Improving your next-day game – ehhhhh.

THE GREASY CHEESEBURGER How it works: Eating before and during the evening is key. Eating afterwards is important, too, but forget the dry crackers. Get thee to your favorite burger joint (via taxi or designated driver, natch). Order a greasy cheeseburger – the kind with a name like “The Roto Rooter.” Eat with abandon.

And with fries. The grease will inhibit your body’s absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. Wash it down with plenty of water. Go home, brush/floss, crawl into bed and pray for mercy.

Reliability: Pretty damn good.

Please, please, please don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.

And winner is: the greasy cheeseburger. It’s a whole lot tastier than Tums or Gatorade, too.

TIDBIT

Liquor before beer, never fear? Not exactly. It’s not the order of your drinks but rather the amount of alcohol you consume that really matters. The order, however, may affect how much you imbibe . Start with a mixed drink and then switch to beer for the rest of the evening and you slow down your alcohol intake. Start with beer and switch to shots, you accelerate your alcohol intake. The most sensible path?

Moderation. Always moderation.

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Spritz | This & That

BYODNA

By Lauren Hammack

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s holiday parties get into full swing this month, they’re likely to share many common traits – the snacks, the beverages, the Dirty Santa grudge matches – but for a growing number of parties in recent years, common traits are the focus of the event.

DNA parties – sometimes called “spit parties,” because guests spit into a test tube to generate a DNA sample from their saliva – have become a trendy alternative to spending $500 for, say, food for your table. The online availability of direct-to-consumer DNA kits from retail DNA test-kit companies such as 23andMe makes DNA collection a snap.

And why not make a genomics party of it? Once you’ve added the “BYODNA” (bring your own DNA) notation at the bottom of your invitation, you can consider your party planning (and genetic planning, for that matter) done.

For your guests to find out which one has a proclivity for contracting ringworm or ringing in the ears, you’ll first need to order several DNA testing kits. Participants drink plain water to cleanse their palates, then fill their test tubes with their saliva – and isn’t that romantic? – before 24

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sending them to the designated lab for testing. Test results can be accessed online.

Retail DNA test kits vary considerably in price, depending upon the complexity of the test. Sites for testing kits promise to indicate predispositions for a variety of cancers, immune system disorders, cardiovascular illnesses and diabetes.

The question is, do you really want to know whether that hunk standing in the corner of the office party is going to look like Uncle Fester in 10 years? You’ll have to invite him to your spit party to know for sure.

TIDBIT

If the idea of a “spit party” really isn’t your cup of tea, then put your saliva (you generate about 1.7 liters each day, so you can spare it) to better use. Take your special someone in a warm embrace and smooch! Kissing is nature’s cleansing process and can aid in the prevention of cavities, provided your loved one isn’t negating the good effects by passing along some other unwelcome germs in the process, which brings us back to that DNA test…

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Wrap It Up, A and Fast!

By Lauren Hammack

couple of years ago, I bumped into editor-in-chief Elizabeth Meares amid the overpopulated aisles of SuperTarget on Christmas Eve. All other stores had closed.

Their employees were probably relaxing by the fire with family, friends and eggnog, working out the harmony to “Mele Kalikimaka” while Elizabeth and I commiserated over all the last-minute details we still hadn’t crossed off our lists.

We work in a business of deadlines, so we wondered why experience had taught us nothing about working ahead on our acquisitions. With stockings (and bellies) waiting to be filled, we made a pact that night to never allow SuperTarget – a store we love 364 days of the year – to play a role in Christmas Eve traditions again.

Now, as the Christmas noose tightens once again, neither of us are close to having our to-do lists completed, but our shopping lists are done, hallelujah. Knowing that December days pass at the speed of light, we thought of you when we made our own lists – mostly in hopes that we won’t end up wrestling you over a coin sorter (aisle 41) or a pair of toe socks (aisle 17) this Christmas Eve. december 2010 | slice

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Details | Things We Love

For your BFF, your girlfriend, your wife, your friendly magazine columnist Trust me, she didn’t say BlackBerry. She said Burberry, as in any of these sumptuously soft (like buttah!) leather gloves with her favorite checked pattern from Balliets – sure to be her best-loved gift under the tree.

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For the neighbors, the co-workers, Grandma and anyone else who doesn’t know what day it is

Remember the farmer’s co-op calendar in Grandma’s kitchen? Sure, you do. Karen Adams must remember, too – she’s completely reinvented the calendar, from its festive, monthly motifs right down to its handsome brass easel for positioning on a desktop. Available at No Regrets.

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For your in-laws, the collector or the owner of ho-ho-hum walls

Artist Christopher Marley offers inspiration from nature to transform any wall into a striking focal point with his exquisite Pheromone Collection, which includes preserved butterflies in an elegant archival presentation, available in various sizes from Gordon Stuart.

For the fashion-forward man, and specifically, the fashion-forward man with money to carry

Sleek and almost indestructible, Ögon Designs’ lightweight, woven stainless steel wallet from Route 66 is an attractive alternative to leather with its quilted diamond pattern. Ögon’s aluminum shell card case has seven compartments to keep cards neatly organized and protect against demagnetization, while the ultra-slim, three-slot ID wallet offers room for just the essentials.

For the cocktail enthusiast or that guy who’s impossible to buy for

“On the rocks” takes a literal meaning with these solid granite drink chillers from Route 66. Just freeze the smooth stones (sold as a set of six) and make a toast to an un-watered-down cocktail.

For the patio partier

My husband learned, to his eternal dismay, that I will swiftly purchase whatever lovely object catches my eye; he’s got a touch of the same affliction, so we observe an annual agreement to buy something for the house. Totum’s outdoor heat tower from Everything BBQ keeps the party going outside all winter long. Available in natural gas, propane or with optional rechargeable battery power pack, the Totum has LED lights and MP3 connectivity with built-in speakers, so when we say this heat tower rocks, we mean it.

For fun girls, the babysitter and all the stockings to be stuffed

Stackable, stainless steel wire bracelets add sparkle and style to any wrist lucky enough to don them. Affordable and available in countless styles from Blush, so stack ’em up! The more, the merrier!

Safari-inspired Lucite bracelets add drama to any outfit, but don’t worry – she can pull it off!

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Pursuits | Visual

BREAKING THROUGH

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he highest concerns for a true artist are finding fresh inspiration and achieving clarity of expression through his or her chosen medium… but it’s always a plus to receive public recognition for your efforts, especially if you’re early in your career and not an established “name” yet. That’s why Norman’s MAINSITE Contemporary Art presents its annual Emergent Artists exhibit: to give dedicated artists who aren’t enrolled in any school and have never had a solo show a chance to tout their creative talents. This year’s set of potential future stars will be unveiled December 10 with a 6-10pm reception.

Argentinian Alejandro Matias Bagajewicz has studied sculpture in Lima, Bologna and Norman while earning his MFA. “There exists something mysterious about the relation between me and artistic creation,” he muses. “I wish to continue my trajectory and evolve in communicating [through] art.”

Echoes of the traditions and superstitions in her Ukrainian heritage continue to inform Alexandra Knox’s oeuvre. “These elements have influenced my daily life more and more, raising questions and curiosities that I confront through my art.”

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Geoff Krawczyk, “Barzakh”

By Steve Gill

Horror vacui means “fear of empty spaces,” and is the name of Sherwin Tibayan’s photographic meditation on the material presence of blank billboards; the quietly unsettling impact of their visual vacuum on surrounding landscapes.

Geoffrey Krawczyk deals primarily with the themes of taboo and transgression – questioning what these concepts mean for us as individuals and as a society via images and text that juxtapose religious iconography, contemporary war zones and the power of myth and media.

Mike Hill is looking at the stars, considering humanity’s relationship to astronomical bodies, while staying rooted in earth elements like cast metal and bamboo he personally harvests. “It is these visual representations of life and nature and the questions of our existence that are the driving forces of my work.”

The future begins here – Emergent Artists 2010 will be on display through February 5 at the MAINSITE Gallery; that’s at 122 E. Main in Norman. Visit www.mainsite-art.com or call 292.8095 for more info.

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AMAZING JOURNEYS

An International Invitational Exhibition of New Media Art From Selected Districts of Creativity Worldwide

By Steve Gill

Exhibition Venue Locations: [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St. In Historic Automobile Alley: 415 N. Broadway 1101 N. Broadway

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reative expression is a journey, not a destination, and there’s no one road that leads to art. On the other hand, when individual paths converge, they bring substantial rewards for the viewer. Three women who have each spent decades immersed in artistic explorations are bringing their oeuvres together at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma gallery for an exhibition titled “Trois Voyages Séparé.”

Ann Shaw’s playful collage paintings embrace a joyful naïveté in their application. “I paint because I love it,” says Shaw. “If someone enjoys what they see, that is reward and encouragement to continue.”

Doris Bewley decided to mix two of her great passions: the human form and abstract painting. The results are energetic, rhythmic compositions that dance with color.

The series by Regina Murphy is a departure from her plein air comfort zone. Inspiration came in the form of demolition; she photographed the removal of a neighboring building and used the results as a basis for abstract paintings.

The three separate voyages will continue, but you can only see them together through December 18; visit www.iaogallery.org for more information.

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A SMALL DOSE OF DIVINITY By Steve Gill

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egend says that in 1531 Mexico, a miraculously appearing image of the Virgin Mary inspired the populace. Centuries later, the story helped inspire artist Cyn- Cynthia Daniel Wolf, thia Daniel Wolf to “Virgen de Guadalupe” arrange an exhibit of spiritual and sacred imagery, and though their provenance is more prosaic, the works in the Adelante! Gallery’s 8th Virgen de Guadalupe show – December 3 through year’s end – share the power to turn viewers’ minds to higher things.

The divinely inspired works from local and national artists in this juried exhibition span multiple mediums, with paintings, glass, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber art and mixed media pieces.

While pondering vast spiritual forces, visitors can also contemplate the beauty inherent in small things in the companion Small Works exhibit. Limiting themselves to pieces no larger than 9" x 12", Tom Biggs, Patty Ferguson, Cynthia Wolf, Thomas Stotts, Jan Hutchinson, Becky Way, Robin Wolf, Nancy Smith and Clive R. Tyler have filled the gallery with tiny treasures to explore, providing a happy holiday excursion for lovers of visual splendor on any scale. See the Adelante! at 3003 Paseo Drive, call 525.4039 or visit www.adelantegallery.com for more.

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This special worship service honors families who have lost loved ones and desire a spirit of hope at Christmas.

Christmas Eve Services

December 24 at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. in Sanctuary

Join us for candlelight services with a message from Bob Long.

The 4:30 Family Service features a special children’s moment with gifts for kids. Communion available after both services.

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Jami Smith Concert Sunday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Christmas Concert Honoring Teachers Tickets: $10 ($5 for teachers) Available at www.stlukesokc.org

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The Gallery

canvassing the area’s art

By Steve Gill

FOUR-ALARM FESTIVITIES

normanfirehouse.com, 329.4523 Colder weather outside means blazing hot opportunities inside the Firehouse Art Center during the 39th annual Holiday Gift Gallery, a cornucopia of paintings, pottery, hand-crafted jewelry, blown glass, sculpture and carvings – plus (’tis the season) a bevy of Christmas ornaments. The common ingredient among the varied entries is quality, since each piece first passed the scrutiny of the Firehouse’s committee of experts. The collection will remain on display through January 8 in the gallery space at 444 S. Flood – but the longer you wait, the more likely some one-of-a-kind wonder will have someone else’s name on it where yours should be.

A GREATER WHOLE jrbartgallery.com, 528.6336 Matt Seikel is a ceramicist and potter par excellence. Denise Duong’s mixed media paintings shimmer with color and life. So as creative partners, using his hand-thrown creations as the canvas for her ornamentation, the results are thoroughly captivating. December 3-31 in the cozy gallery space (there’s a fire and everything) of JRB Art at the Elms, 2810 N. Walker in the Paseo arts district.

MOVE TO THE CITY cityartscenter.org, 951.0000 Some are functional, some are fantastical, and all are demanding of closer examination, which means you’ll have a hard time making it quickly through the ceramic treasure chest that is City Arts Center’s 13th annual Pottery Sale. Students and instructors have donated their creative output and proceeds fund future development. Through December 23.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE okcmoa.com, 236.3100 The Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s newest acquisitions might not look very flashy or complicated… but they’re not supposed to. Minimalist master Anne Truitt’s “Memory” and “The Sea, The Sea” have a new home in the Museum’s 3rd floor gallery, in honor of longtime supporter Joan Kirkpatrick and her philanthropic legacy.

COME RIGHT IN howellgallery.com, 840.4437 When Jack Stress starts nipping at your nerves, remember that the Howell Gallery’s perennial display of exquisite art makes a marvelous antidote for frazzled seasonal shoppers. Of course, if you’re interested in multitasking, the gallery proffers exceptional deals during its Holiday Open House 11am-7pm December 1, held in conjunction with its neighbors in the Metro Wine Bar and Bistro.

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Curtain Calls

metro entertainment takes center stage

By Steve Gill

G-G-G-G-GHOSTS! oklahomachildrenstheatre.org, 606.7003 Restless spirits and eternal torment might give young audiences pause, but it’s never too early to learn that being a good person is more worthwhile than scrambling for gold. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre and TheatreOCU retell “A Christmas Carol” December 2-5 and 9-12 at the Burg Theatre on the OCU campus.

GREETINGS, SEASON! okcphilharmonic.org, 232.7575 You might have a perfectly happy Christmas without a yuletide cavalcade of cheerfully costumed singers, dancers, seasonal sparkle, special guests (like leading man Jeff McCarthy) and the marvelous music of the OKC Philharmonic.

But why would you want to? Enjoy A Very Merry Pops at the Civic Center December 2-4.

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WRAPPED IN RAZZLE-DAZZLE okcu.edu/dance_amgt, 208.5227 For a purely delightful Broadway-style blowout running the gamut from delicate ballet to a massive Christmas kickline, there’s no place like the American Spirit Dance Company’s annual “Home for the Holidays” revue December 9-12 at OCU’s Kirkpatrick Auditorium. If you want to be happy in a million ways, you can’t beat reserving seats early.

DREAM THEATER

okcballet.com, 843.9898 When Freud called dreams “the royal road to the unconscious,” he presumably meant they were the most direct, well-constructed pathway rather than implying regal connotations – not that he wouldn’t have done some speculating about a young girl envisioning her Christmas toy defending her from the Mouse King and his troops, then being revealed as a handsome prince. Share in the wonder of the most famous and beloved ballet of all time as Artistic Director Robert Mills and the dancers of the OKC Ballet, accompanied by the OKC Philharmonic’s incredibly skilled musicians, bring “The Nutcracker” to life on the Civic Center stage December 10-12 and 17-19.

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THE KIDS ARE AWESOME cirquedusoleil.com, 800.745.3000 In Spanish, “alegria” means joy or merriment. In OKC, it means dozens of dancers, musicians and aerial entertainers celebrating the vibrancy and vitality of youth. Cirque du Soleil’s world-renowned performance troupe is bringing its breathtaking spectacle, acrobatics and sense of wonder and magic to the Cox Center December 23-26.

THE HALO EFFECT lyrictheatreokc.com, 524.9310 Hark! Though they’re not really heralds from the heavenly host, there is something angelic about these ladies, and as for singing – they’ve definitely got divine pipes. Lyric’s seasonal chanteuses will pack the Plaza Theatre December 16-19 with an assortment of new and classic yuletide songs gift-wrapped in a festive cabaret called “December Divas.”

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I WANT ALL FOR CHRISTMAS carpentersquare.com, 232.6500 Fair warning: it’s far from a silent night as Carpenter Square’s trio of hardworking actors overstuff your metaphorical stocking with an abridged version of your favorite holiday tale (and everyone else’s) in the breakneck “Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” running weekends through December 18 in the Bricktown Hotel and Convention Center, 2001 E. Reno.

GET ON UP canterburyokc.com, 232.SING You asked for it! Back by popular demand, the combined masteries of Canterbury Choral Society and the OKC Philharmonic provide crowd-delighting results in their annual rendition of an incredibly enervating holiday masterpiece: all rise for Handel’s “Messiah” at the Civic Center December 5, and stick around for the reception to follow.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, RADIO STATION! occc.edu/cas, 682.7576 George Bailey’s restoration of faith in himself and humanity depends on his brother Harry, Clarence the Angel, kindly Mary, even Old Man Potter – but the story can be told by only two actors, a box of props and some radio magic. Oklahoma City Community College’s Cultural Arts Series continues December 9 with “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

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O WHOLLY (EXCELLENT) NIGHTS 359.7989 The classics never go out of style, but some renditions are more stylish than others, like the toetapping tunes performed by UCO’s music theatre vocalists and backing jazz combo in their annual Christmas show. Reservations are strongly recommended for this community favorite, onstage December 9-11 and 16-18 at the Jazz Lab.

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armstrongauditorium.org, 285.1010 Pianist Andre Watts had one of the greatest debuts imaginable: legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein selected the 16-year-old Watts to perform for a national audience in the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts series, then tapped him as an emergency fill-in for the equally legendary Glenn Gould... and Watts played the Liszt concerto so brilliantly the audience and orchestra gave him a standing ovation. Would you believe he’s only gotten better since? A Grammy winner, Emmy nominee and recipient of honors from Juilliard to Johns Hopkins, Watts arrives in Edmond December 5 for a hotly anticipated recital at the Armstrong Auditorium.

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STEP ASIDE metrolibrary.org, 231.8650 As the daily grind is grinding on, the respite of a free midweek concert should be music to your ears. The OKC Downtown Library finishes up its 2010 Noon Tunes season with greatbig December 2, Ed and Karen Petitt 12/9, the Oklahoma Seniors Cabaret 12/16, Boyd Fees’ Christmas Choir 12/23 and Mark Lyon and Joe Wilkie 12/30.

MORE, MORE, MORE okctheatrecompany.org, 812.7737 Coming up on the mean streets of London, pickpocketing just to stay alive while dodging the law and abusive guardians alike… a life of crime has rarely sounded so melodious. Consider yourself the OKC Theatre Company’s guest weekends December 2-19 when stellar stage musical “Oliver!” visits the Civic Center.

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A PAIN IN THE BACKSIDE ou.edu/finearts/drama, 325.4101 It’s easy to appreciate a snide celebrity’s caustic wit when he’s insulting someone else; having him stuck in your house while recovering from an injury is a different story. “The Man Who Came to Dinner” comes to the Reynolds Performing Arts Center December 3-5, courtesy of the OU School of Drama.

EGGNOG AND ULCERS cityrep.com, 848.3761 They are the few, the harried, the guys in silly costumes shepherding tens of thousands of unruly kids through a visit to Santa at Macy’s in New York City. Based on the cynical memoir of humorist David Sedaris, CityRep reads from “The Santaland Diaries” December 16-22 at the Civic Center.

COMFORT AND JOY canterburyokc.com, 232.SING A familiar classic can assume new character in fresh surroundings. Without changing a note, Canterbury Choral Society is altering the tenor (and alto, and bass) of the listening experience December 19 with a special performance of selections from Handel’s “Messiah” in a private Crown Heights residence. Tickets are limited to the small-stage event “A Victorian Christmas.”

THAT’S JUST CHILLY thepas.org, 307.9320 Norman’s Performing Arts Council offers one good reason to venture out on a dark, frigid Sunday night: the calm, soulful songcraft of quietly eloquent troubadour Slaid Cleaves in the month’s sole installment of the Winter Wind Concert Series, filling the Santa Fe Depot with physical and emotional warmth December 5.

John Leech’s illustration of Marley’s ghost from the first edition of A Christmas Carol

CONVERSATIONS WITH DEAD PEOPLE

soonertheatre.org, 321.9600 Grim, dour misanthropist Ebenezer Scrooge seems to care only about money, and even that brings him no joy; he’s too busy grumbling about how other people should be living their lives and condemning their every frivolity. He’s the sort of guy who would fire Mary Poppins for singing while she worked. Clearly divine intervention, or at least spectral skullduggery, is required to demonstrate the error of his needlessly sour ways and enable a happy ending for “Scrooge” – the musical retelling of the Dickens classic enlightens delighted audiences December 3-5 and 10-12 at the Sooner Theatre in Norman.

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ENCORE!

Crowd-pleasing performances held over from last month “Guys and Dolls” poteettheatre.com, 609.1022, J 12/11 “I Hate Hamlet” jewelboxtheatre.org, 521.1786, J 12/12 “A Tuna Christmas” cityrep.com, 848.3761, J 12/12

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THIS PARTY GOES TO ’11

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hat page-a-day calendar’s starting to look pretty thin, isn’t it? As the year that gave humanity the end of the BP oil spill (accentuate the positive) and Isaiah Mustafa as the Old Spice guy draws to a close, your to-do list should have at least two items still on it: 1. Get new calendar. 2. Buy tickets to the party of the year. Oklahoma City’s favorite New Year’s Eve celebration – Opening Night – boasts an exciting evening of music, comedy, dance and fireworks to ring in 2011 with a blockbuster blowout.

The countdown to midnight on Friday, December 31 in Kerr Park will be loaded with entertainment from high-energy headliners the Brother Summit Band, as well as stars like Edgar Cruz and Stephanie Jackson, the Edmond Jazz Orchestra and the Scott Keeton Band.

Spectators can also cheer as the Oklahoma City Roller Derby laces up for its first bout of the new season, laugh with the OKC Improv comedy group and be amazed by master illusionist David Thomas.

The children’s area will include an instrument petting zoo, sing-along with DisneyMania and the antics of the Bricktown Clowns and Face Painters.

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By Steve Gill

As the big moment approaches, revelers will enjoy a special finale countdown complete with the traditional Opening Night ball-drop and one of the state’s largest fireworks shows.

An Opening Night wristband allows entry into all 10 venues for any of the evening’s more than 40 performances. Wristbands are available at 7-Eleven stores, metro Homelands, MidFirst Bank locations and Science Museum Oklahoma for $8 in advance; or for $10 at the event, with children under five admitted free.

Opening Night is produced by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City and co-chaired by Amy Milner and David Thompson. Last year’s bash drew a recordsetting 75,000 party-goers, so organizers are clearly doing the new year up right. Don’t start 2011 off wrong by missing out!

The non-profit Arts Council of OKC brings the arts and the community together through low-cost cultural events and outreach activities… plus, it throws a righteous party. For more details, call 270.4848 or visit www.artscouncilokc.com.

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FEST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN

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crooge’s nephew Fred called Christmas “a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time” – and the Downtown Edmond Business Association is doing its part to make it as pleasant as possible for perambulators in the city’s primary promenade. Every weekend until the holiday, A Dickens of a Christmas will allow visitors to experience the wonder of a seasonal step back in time with free trolley rides, historic tours, period costumes and decorations, food vendors and musical entertainment that includes groups of roving carolers.

New to the celebration this year is the “Festival of Trees,” a collection of evergreen wonders, décor and wreaths created and donated by local citizens. The trees will be sold by silent auction December 3 and 4, and all proceeds will benefit the Edmond Senior Center Meal Program, located at the MAC in Mitch Park.

Find beautiful gifts, enjoy a festive atmosphere and benefit the community for a tremendous lift to your holiday spirits – for a full schedule, visit www.downtownedmondok.com.

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CAROL OF THE COWBOYS

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The holiday hoedown features a buffet dinner, visit from Santa, dancing and Murphey’s live performances, for an evening of family entertainment harkening back to frontier traditions when neighbors gathered to dance, eat and celebrate.

“It’s a warm, old-fashioned affair,” Murphey says. “It’s common to see grandmas dancing with grandsons, moms with sons, daughters and dads… little kids go absolutely crazy about the event, and many get into clogging and step-dancing during the fiddle tunes.”

Cowboy Christmas Ball guests come from across the state and beyond; for the past several years it’s been sold out, so make advance reservations via the Museum’s website. It’s just one of the special holiday exhibitions and activities at the Museum, so to stay current call 478.2250 or visit www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

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’Tis three weeks before Christmas, and all through the town no spectators are stirring; they’re all gathered down by the river – awaiting, while neatly arrayed, Devon Energy’s Holiday River Parade.

The sixth annual treat for the ears and the eyes has expanded its ranks to considerable size.

Twenty-five boats a-twinkle with light form a phalanx to vanquish the gloom of the night and a fireworks display fills the sky with new stars.

“It’s an honor,” enthused Councilman Gary Marrs, whose longtime support of the river’s renewal made him top choice to serve as Grand Marshal this yule.

Thirty thousand will gather to thrill at the show as the decorative ships travel past Boathouse Row. And when all seems over, expect to appear Santa’s cruiser and luminous team of reindeer.

Bring the whole family – this is no time for loners – attendance is free thanks to corporate donors.

They’ll be happy to have you. It all starts, remember, Around 6pm on the 4th of December.

Visit okcparade.com to review the details, or call 231.0912.

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COME OUT AND PLAY By Steve Gill

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Observers will enjoy floats, bands, equestrian entries and even the gift of Christmas cheer this year, as elves surround Santa and hand out small gifts to children during the parade, which proceeds down Main Street from Berry Road beginning at 10am.

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“This year’s parade theme is all about promoting a fun, creative atmosphere for parade entrants and observers,” says Parade Chair Ed Copelin.

The 2010 Grand Marshals, Bob and Ellen Usry, are tied to the theme through their decades of generous support and commitment to helping families and children during the holidays through the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp, Cleveland County Citizens Advisory Board, Health for Friends and more.

Visit the new normanparade.com to register online and get more information, or call Jen Tregarthen at 366.8095.

Happy holidays! Toyland still has plenty of room for more participants.

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Save the Date

keeping up around town

By Steve Gill

THE CENTER OF THE SEASON

DOWNTOWN OKC INC.

downtownindecember.com, 888.OKC.4FUN Downtown in December is unquestionably aptly named: the event that dominates the heart of the metro for an entire month and then some returns with outstanding entertainment for everyone.

Practice your Axels at the Devon Ice Rink; speed down the country’s largest manmade snow tubing slope at the Brick courtesy of Chesapeake; relax and enjoy scenic cruises on the Oklahoma River or the Bricktown Canal; tour the scaled-down city in OK CityScape’s painstaking recreation containing nearly 2,000,000 LEGO bricks; burn some cookie calories in the SandRidge Santa Run and be dazzled by millions of lights everywhere.

It’s incredibly fun and most events are free; see full schedules online.

IT’S A BOY! obhc.org, 340.3606 It’s a story that’s been told for thousands of years, and recounted faithfully (Joseph and Mary don’t luck into the Imperator’s Suite this time either), but the biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ remains powerfully resonant, especially when performed live. The residents of nonprofit haven Boys Ranch Town present their 37th annual Living Christmas Pageant December 3-5; the 20-minute drive through tableaux of the nativity and Christ’s life is free, but donations help fund the Ranch’s operations and ministry.

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THE REEL DEAL okcmoa.com/see/film, 236.3100 For all the amenities of the multiplex, variety is often lacking – lovers of less-mainstream movies may prefer the OKC Museum of Art’s Noble Theatre. December features the riveting adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy, Luchino Visconti’s lush “Death in Venice,” the deadCENTER smash “Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo,” roller derby documentary “Brutal Beauty,” and operatic bio-pic “Farinelli.” See the Museum’s website for schedule and showtimes.

STAND TOGETHER unitedwaynorman.org, 329.2025 unitedwayokc.org, 236.8841 Year’s end is a good time to celebrate accomplishments, especially improving the lives of others. Since the metro is replete with caring citizens, December boasts two United Way functions to commemorate their generosity. The Norman chapter’s Victory Celebration December 3 at Embassy Suites Norman will announce the funds raised in 2010 over a free lunch, while the OKC branch’s Volunteer Awards Reception December 2 at the Skirvin Hilton honors four outstanding philanthropists.

HEAD ’EM UP stockyardscity.org, 235.7267 You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, but if Santa were from around these parts he’d have a sleigh pulled by giant steers with names like Buster and Biscuit and Randy and Slim. A phalanx of 100 longhorns – a genuine mini cattle drive – forms the core of the 14th annual Cowboy Christmas Parade December 4 in OKC’s Stockyards City, the highlight of a free weekend that also includes a tree lighting and holiday concert, costume contest and a photo op with Cowboy Santa.

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Music Theatre Christmas Show UCO Jazz Lab J 12/18 • Death in Venice OKCMOA, Noble Theatre • December Divas Lyric’s Plaza Theatre J 12/18 • Noon Tunes: OK Seniors Cabaret Downtown Library • The Santaland Diaries CityRep J 12/22

Noon Tunes: Boyd Fees’ Choir Downtown Library

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Drive-Thru Living Christmas Pageant Boys Ranch Town J 12/5 • The Man Who Came to Dinner OU Reynolds PAC J 12/11 • Scrooge Sooner Theatre J 12/12 • United Way Victory Celebration Embassy Suites Norman • Duong/Seikel JRB Art at the Elms J 12/31 • Every Christmas Story Ever Told Carpenter Square Theatre J 12/18 • A Tuna Christmas CityRep J 12/12 • Virgen de Guadalupe/Small Works Adelante! Gallery, Paseo J 12/27 •

December Art Market Jacobson House J 12/11 • Emergent Artists 2010 MAINSITE Gallery J 2/5/11 • Second Friday Circuit of Art Downtown Norman • Barons vs. Moose Cox Center • Bright Night of CSI Museum Style Science Museum OK • It’s a Wonderful Life – the Musical First Baptist Church of OKC J 12/12 • The Nutcracker OKC Ballet Civic Center J 12/19 •

Art After Hours: Edouard Vuillard Fred Jones Jr. Museum • Third Friday Celtic Night Sondermusic • Barons vs. Bulldogs Cox Center • Cowboy Christmas Ball Nat’l Cowboy Museum • Stephen Speaks Nonna’s Purple Bar • Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo OKCMOA Noble Theatre J 12/19 • Thunder vs. Kings OKC Arena

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North Pole Holiday Adventure Mitch Park • Main Street Christmas Holiday Parade Downtown Norman • OU (M) vs. Oral Roberts Lloyd Noble Center • The Art of Desmond Mason Plaza Court, Midtown • Stephen Speaks Nonna’s Purple Bar • OSU (M) vs. Missouri State Gallagher-Iba Arena

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OU (W) vs. New Mexico Lloyd Noble Center • An OKC Symphonic Band Christmas Cathedral of Praise • Thunder vs. Cavaliers OKC Arena • OSU (W) vs. Duke Gallagher-Iba Arena •

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The Red Shoes OKCMOA Noble Theatre •

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t’s Music City all year long, in the midst of country and contemporary – so when December rolls around, Christmas carols and jingle bells add a holiday touch to the Nashville soundscape.

For many people, the city is best known as the home of the Grand Old Opry, reinstalled for the holidays in the Ryman Auditorium, which also hosts Christmas specials like Andrew Peterson’s “Behold the Lamb of God,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas” with Vince Gill and Amy Grant. Elsewhere in town, the Nashville Symphony presents “Home for the Holidays” with Martina McBride and three performances of Handel’s “Messiah” with the Nashville Symphony Chorus, while theatre groups perform everything from “White Christmas” to “A Tuna Christmas.”

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Other Christmas attractions at Opryland include a Christmas craft show; a Christmas train for kids; Gingerbread Corner, where visitors can make and take their own gingerbread men or tiny cottages; and the Hall of Trees, a display of decorated trees benefiting local charities. If that’s not enough, try a floating fest on the General Jackson Showboat (the largest paddle-wheeler in America), featuring Tim Watson’s “Tennessee Christmas,” a combo of carols, country and comedy. If you plan on enjoying the many offerings at Opryland, be sure to bring your wallet. There’s a charge for most of the attractions and, if you’re feeling really festive, it can add up fast.

One of Opryland’s most popular venues is the ICE display, a walk-through wonderland of giant ice sculptures. This year’s theme is “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town.” Word to the wise: it’s cold in here! You’ll be given a coat when you enter, but you’ll want to wear gloves and slacks. I ached for one little girl who came through in flip-flops! New this year is snow – real snow for making snowballs or an igloo, plus a snow maze and live reindeer.

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Nashville offers some of the nation’s best year-round entertainment in addition to the holidays’ extra attractions. Head first to the Nashville Visitors Center in the heart of downtown for plenty of information and help with arranging tours… and the gift shop is a great place to stock up on the iconic Nashville treat: Goo Goo Clusters!

As far as I’m concerned, the absolute must-visit spot is the Country Music Hall of Fame – and I’m not even a big country music fan. Another great venue, again surprising me, is the Lane Motor Museum, housing the country’s largest collection of European vehicles. And no trip is complete without an evening out hitting the honky-tonks on Broadway.

The Gaylord Opryland complex is Christmas Central for many special holiday celebration opportunities. The annual Rockabilly Show – Christmas ’50s-style – or the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (it really is), Louise Mandrell’s “The Gift” Christmas Dinner and Show… even Elvis (okay, so it’s a look-alike) shows up for the Opryland festivities. Trees and buildings are trimmed with decorations and over two million lights. Inside, towering Christmas trees decorated with bows and balls punctuate the atrium spaces, and thousands of colorful poinsettias add to the festive air.

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Nashville knows how to “deck the halls,” and there are several places to see elegant examples. Antebellum plantations like Belmont and Belle Meade are noted for their elaborate Victorian displays, while Travellers Rest treats visitors to the holidays early-1800s-style. Cheekwood, a much younger mansion celebrating its 50th anniversary as an art museum this year, always decorates lavishly for the occasion. Several companies offer tours of Nashville’s best Christmas light displays; both Grayline and Signature offer bus tours, while Signature also arranges limo tours for the ultimate in luxury and personal service.

Nashville offers a sleighful of holiday happenings with attractions from custom to one-size-fits-all. Come enjoy this 12-month town for a delightful December getaway.

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he holiday cooking finally comes to an end. With any luck, so does all that leftover turkey. But wait… there’s still one more holiday to go. When the sun begins to set on this calendar year, there’s that last-minute, stay-up-past-bedtime revelry to look forward to, at least if there’s any stamina remaining in stock.

If crowds and noise and raucous celebrations fall a tad low on your list of ways to ring in the new year, then consider treating yourself to a weekend escape at the historic Price Tower in Bartlesville. Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper is reason enough to visit, but the Inn at Price Tower makes it all the more worthwhile. With 19 rooms and twostory tower suites that are both ample and very stylish, the Inn is contemporary, yet incredibly intimate.

Located in Oklahoma’s Green Country, Bartlesville offers an opportunity to enjoy the best of our state: wide-open spaces, architectural treasures and magnificent art. Happy New Year, indeed.

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Known affectionately in Bartlesville as “Uncle Frank” for his philanthropy, Frank Phillips set off his fortune in the oil business when, after borrowing enough money for one last drilling attempt, he hit 81 successive productive wells. He eventually merged his business with another to form Phillips Petroleum. His accomplishments took him far, but Bartlesville remained his home.

Wine and Dine Let someone else do the work! Relish a cocktail and the stunning view from the Price Tower’s Copper Bar on the 15th floor. Give Bangers and Mash a try at the English-style tavern 2 Sisters Pub and Grille. In the mood for seafood or a great steak? Try Sterling’s Grille.

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Established in 1925 as Phillips’ retreat, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve is a 3,700-acre ranch that’s home to both native and exotic wildlife, and the museum houses an impressive collection of western and Native American art. If you’re a gun aficionado, you’ll want to see the collection of Colt firearms as well.

Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road 918.336.0307 | 888.966.5273 www.woolaroc.org Completed in 1909, the Neo-Classical mansion that was home to Frank Phillips and his family still sits gracefully in the town that they did so much to create. Remodeled last in 1930, most of the furnishings and personal effects are original to the home.

Frank Phillips Home 1107 Cherokee Avenue 918.336.2491 www.frankphillipshome.org

Back at the Inn, don’t miss Price Tower’s William Schickel exhibit, Spirit Made Manifest, which traces the prolific architect artist’s career from his days as a student at Notre Dame in the ’40s to projects completed just before his death in 2009.

Another stop worthier than the price of admission (free) is the Keepsake Candle Company, located two miles west of Bartlesville on U.S. Highway 60.

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A Kiss at Midnight

The Inn at Price Tower offers New Year’s Eve packages starting at $295 ($395 if you choose a suite for your stay). Enjoy a three-course dinner for two, reception and a champagne toast at midnight. Call 877.424.2424 for reservations. Cheers!

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Fare | From Our Kitchen

Sweet Conclusion

By Tina Redecha Photo by K.O. Rinearson

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t seems that everyone has a favorite Christmas cake – that special finishing touch to the traditional holiday dinner.

Favorites range from orange carrot to red velvet to scores of chocolate creations.

Our kitchen’s newest Christmas cake began one snowy afternoon when a storm closed the roads, and I had a craving for something warm and sweet. My freezer was over-filled with nuts from a Thanksgiving Day party… and so our pistachio almond cake was born.

The storm passed, but the cake lives on to grace this year’s holiday table.

This cake is a winner. It gets tastier over time, freezes perfectly, and if you serve it without the sugar syrup, it makes a lovely morning tea cake. Best of all, it’s not terribly fussy about cooking times. So, our gift to you: a Christmas cake that is truly foolproof and forgiving!

Pistachio Almond Cake 3/4 c blanched almonds (whole or sliced) 2/3 c plus 1/2 c unsalted pistachios (about 7 oz) 6 T unsalted butter, softened 11/4 c sugar 4 large eggs 1 T finely grated lemon zest 1 T fresh lemon juice (optional) 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped (or 2 T vanilla extract) 1/4 c plus 2 T extra virgin olive oil 2/3 c all-purpose flour 1/4 t salt Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 10" round cake pan, line the bottom with parchment paper and butter the paper. In a food processor, pulse the almonds with 2/3 c of pistachios until finely ground. Beat the butter with the sugar at medium speed until it's the texture of moist sand. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between additions.

Add lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in the olive oil in a thin stream. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the ground nuts, flour and salt. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack and let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then invert onto the rack and peel off the parchment paper. Invert the cake again onto a serving plate. Meanwhile, toast the remaining 1/2 c of nuts in a pie plate for about 6 minutes or until fragrant.

Syrup Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 c sugar 2 T water Whipped cream for serving In a small saucepan, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and water; bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the syrup over the warm cake and scatter the toasted pistachios all over the top. (I make 8-10 small holes in the top of the cake to assist the syrup in soaking in.) Let stand for 1 hour, then cut into wedges and serve with whipped cream.

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Savory Seasonal Blend

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By Kent Anderson Photo by K.O. Rinearson

he holidays are a time for spreading warmth of all kinds, and while we typically associate this time of year with treasured traditions, it should also be a season of exploration, a willingness to find new ways to be festive. In other words, how do we find something to drink other than eggnog, cider and various versions of holiday punch?

Stephanie O’Hara and company at O Asian Fusion in Norman stand ready and willing to help. O’s drink menu this month has some dazzling specials that are certain to create more than a little warmth.

In keeping with the “Asian eclectic” nature of O’s milieu, this Ginger Rum Tea offers a subtle blend of flavors tailor-made for the season. Bacardi rum, fresh ginger and hot tea are garnished with orange and ginger slices and served in a glass coffee mug. Festive and distinctive, this drink has all the earmarks of a new holiday tradition in the making.

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he East Wharf area of Lake Hefner has quietly become one of Oklahoma City’s dining hotspots in recent years, with stunning views of the marina and of course, brilliant sunsets across the lake itself. The Hal Smith Restaurant Group has invested heavily in the East Wharf, already operating the highly successful Red Rock Canyon Grill, Louie’s Grill and Bar and, most recently, Mama Roja.

With the opening of its newest concept, Hefner Grill, the company creates an atmosphere of fine dining combined with the laid-back casual nature of the East Wharf.

Hefner Grill, in the former Pearl’s Lakeside location, strikes a delicious balance between an upscale (yet very reasonably priced) menu, and the feel of a neighborhood grill.

There’s an air of understated contemporary/industrial chic, but the restaurant’s design is never intrusive or pretentious, lending itself to a comfortable overall dining experience.

Given the East Wharf address and the history of this location, there is a preponderance of seafood on the menu, with several interesting possibilities. A cup of the Crab Bisque ($4) is a popular starter and is available every day. Of the soups du jour, the Friday special is worth sampling as well: Shrimp and Corn Chowder ($4).

Among the entrees, Steve’s Blackened Tilapia ($16) comes highly recommended, served with brown butter sauce, blackened shrimp and scallops on a bed of rice. For diners who prefer an onshore meal, the Bone-In Pork Chop ($14) is a house specialty, and is done particularly well. The pork is crusted with mustard and herbs, then served with a Crimini mushroom caper sauce. The seasonings make all the difference, lending the meat a hearty flavor not always associated with pork chops. There are good steaks to be had here as well, including the sirloin ($19). Both the pork chop and steak are served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Dining by the lake is always a pleasure. Even in winter, there is still the feeling of casual elegance for which the East Wharf is known. With the addition of Hefner Grill, the area sports a new choice for a romantic dinner, special celebration or low-key gathering of friends.

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Plum Delicious

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andi von Ellefson is accustomed to taking varied ingredients and combining them into an appealing whole. As Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music at Oklahoma City University, Artistic Director of Canterbury Choral Society and director of adult choirs at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, he’s usually dealing with sopranos, altos, tenors and basses, but he’s also a master when the ingredients are more along the lines of molasses, raisins, cinnamon and the like.

When asked for a holiday recipe, Randi – who will be rather busy conducting Handel’s “Messiah” and a “Victorian Christmas” program with Canterbury this month – settled on this favorite from his Norwegian grandmother.

“People have told me that some versions of this recipe call for flaming the pudding with a little brandy,” Randi says, “but my grandmother was a pietistic Norwegian Lutheran. No alcohol around, other than wine with Communion.”

Brandy or no, we think this family recipe stands on its own quite nicely.

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Grandma Ellefson’s Plum Pudding 2 c chopped suet (for a healthier version, use 21/4 sticks of Earth Balance Natural Shortening) 2 c molasses 2 c raisins 2 c milk 2 t baking soda 1 t cloves 1 t nutmeg 1 t cinnamon 1 t salt 5 1/3 c white flour Mix all ingredients together, with shortening chopped into small pieces. Pour into a bundt pan greased with butter. Cover with foil and place over a large steamer/double boiler filled with boiling water. The bundt pan should fit over the steamer without actually touching the water. Steam at least 21/2 hours, though Randi says it may be steamed for a longer period.

After cooling for 10-15 minutes, unmold onto a platter or round plate, top with sauce, cut into serving pieces and serve warm.

Sauce

2 c sugar 1/2 c white flour 1 t salt 4 c boiling water 4 eggs, beaten 2 t vanilla Mix together sugar, flour and salt. Slowly pour boiling water over the mixture and cook over medium heat while continuing to stir. Bring to a slow boil, and when the mixture has thickened, pour into beaten eggs. Mix quickly, then pour back into kettle and cook 1 minute until egg is cooked completely. Add vanilla while whisking. Keep in a double boiler to stay warm for serving over pudding.

Randi notes that this recipe may be halved, but even if doing so, use the full amounts of the various spices.

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Christmas traditions and the indelible, lifelong memories they create define what makes this season magical. Inside every doorway, the beauty of the holidays can be expressed in so many meaningful ways – the melody of children’s laughter, colorful decorations, the fragrance of the tree, the reemergence of cherished family mementos and inviting aromas from the kitchen.

Living It Up

The Hewett family’s sunny living room (top right) never has the same look twice, thanks to designer Grant Mathiews of Grant Design. “Cheryl and Tom have some wonderful heirloom pieces that I like to include, but I enjoy reinterpreting the look of their home to keep it fresh every year,” Grant explains. Along with Cheryl Hewett, he has created an especially welcoming setting for the many holiday gatherings the Hewetts host. “I like for my home to feel inviting,” Cheryl says. “I want it to say, ‘Come on in.’”

While Denise and David Houston’s entire home is a holiday destination for their extended family and friends, the den (bottom left) offers a serenely relaxing retreat for guests. Laura Johnson of Laura Johnson Interiors helped the family with the home’s interior, while Debbie Manek of Debbie Manek Interiors assists in decorating for the holidays.

Susan and Jeff Raley’s festive, red family room (bottom right) is an ideal backdrop for the greenery of the tree and the mantel over the corner fireplace.

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(previous page) The “family tree” anchors the corner of the family room in David and Vanessa Lynn’s home, where most of the activity surrounding the holidays takes place, according to Vanessa. Creating a memorable setting for the holidays rests at the heart of Vanessa’s appreciation for family togetherness. “When they have families of their own, I’ll always want my children to crave coming home for Christmas,” she says.

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Two massive chandeliers add a warm glow to Marian and Tom Moon’s living room, which designer Lisa Cazes describes as “organic” in its artful use of natural materials. The home, built by Roger Fite, takes much of its peaceful design from the beautifully wooded lot on which it sits. december 2010 | slice

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Designer Grant Mathiews balances a traditional dining room setting in the Hewett home with a fresh color addition of bright green. “Grant has come to know a lot about my taste in décor,” Cheryl notes, adding, “I like traditional rooms… with a twist.” Grant, who gets right to work on the Hewett home immediately after Thanksgiving every year, points out, “When you’re as involved in the lives of your clients as I am, they become family, and that’s what I consider the Hewetts to be.”

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Each of the Christmas trees in the Lynn home is of special significance. “Nana’s tree,” adorned with sunflowers, honors the memory of Vanessa’s late mother, Gloria Orta, who loved the blooms. Design consultant and owner of Kern’s Interiors Jenny Heffington had the solution to Vanessa’s desire to remember her mother at Christmastime. “Jenny suggested the sunflower tree,” Vanessa recalls, explaining that the tribute to her cheerful mother was a fitting one. “To me she was a sunflower.”

The Moons’ 24-foot dining table, custom built in France, provides seating for 20 guests. Unlike many formal dining tables, theirs is the frequent site of family dinners for their three daughters and sons-in-law, along with nine grandchildren, who all live nearby. “Everyone gets to eat at the grown-up table here!” Marian says.

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First Impressions

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Each December the Raley home offers visitors a glittering welcome with a garland-wrapped iron staircase, curving gracefully around a Christmas tree covered in Santa Claus ornaments.

Susan’s collection of Santa Claus ornaments exceeds 500, collected from all over the world and all 50 states. While Cunningham Interiors and Design Studio and Oklahoma City interior designer Kathleen Brooks of K Brooks Design contributed to the overall décor, interior designer Jeri Saliba has become as much a part of the Christmas scenery of the Raley household over the years as the seven themed Christmas trees throughout the home.

Brightly colored garland and ornaments welcome holiday visitors to the Houston home. Although the decorating takes weeks to complete, Denise loves the seasonal ritual. “It’s a Christmas present to myself,” she says.

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With the help of designer Lisa Cazes, the Moons celebrate the natural beauty of the season by adorning their entry with fresh greenery. The glow of the Christmas tree beckons visitors inside to experience the warmth of the season.

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The Heart of the Home

By the time the Houston home is decorated for the holidays, Denise has already finished her Christmas shopping. “I get it out of the way early so I can relax and enjoy the season,” she explains. Her kitchen, with its festive décor, is ready for hosting several holiday gatherings.

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Beneath a large, garland-trimmed chandelier of real wax candles, the kitchen island of the Hewetts’ home doubles as a buffet for casual holiday dining. “This is a home for entertaining,” designer Grant Mathiews says.

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In addition to her collection of about 40 nutcrackers in other rooms, Susan Raley displays several Santa and snowman figurines upon the shelves of her kitchen.

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All Snug in Their Beds

“Every bedroom fits the child’s personality,” Vanessa Lynn explains of her three children’s beautifully appointed bedrooms. Alex’s room, a dream bedroom for any 14-year-old girl, came together with the talent of interior designer Keven Carl. The color-coordinated Christmas tree in the bedroom is the perfect reflection of Alex. “Alex is a black-and-white thinker, with a hot pink streak in her!” Vanessa observes. Her daughter Tori, an animal lover at heart, has a tree trimmed in cheetah ribbon, decorated with several dog ornaments.

Son Preston’s love for sports of all kinds influenced his decision to have an all-sports-themed tree in his room.

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A white Christmas creates an ethereal glow for the master bedroom of the Houston home. “We don’t keep a TV in the bedroom,” explains Denise, “so we especially enjoy having a Christmas tree there.”

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Details are the hallmark of M.J. Van Deventer’s holiday decorating.

Thoughtfully arranged holiday vignettes reflect M.J.’s love of collecting Christmas memorabilia. Here, a collection of penguin ornaments takes its inspiration from a “penguin tree” M.J. purchased 35 years ago, igniting her affection for themed Christmas trees.

Hot cocoa and sparkling wine take on the appearance of ornaments on M.J. Van Deventer’s holiday table (above left).

Old-fashioned ornaments decorate one of several themed Christmas trees M.J. Van Deventer displays each year. With almost each Christmas comes a new tree. “For me, no matter what my life situation,” she observes, “Christmas is always one of my favorite times of the year.

Collecting ornaments that express the joy and beauty of the season has created a treasure trove of memories for me.”

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Traditional with a twist – a buttoned-down Spode place setting (above right) is juxtaposed to an unexpected bright green tabletop tree on the Hewetts’ formal dining table.

The Lynn family’s library holds most of the decorative elements that reflect the birth of Christ, including an antique Nativity grouping. “This room is quieter than the others in our house,” Vanessa explains. “The setting puts us in the right frame of mind as we prepare our hearts for the holiday.”

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hat inspires a great holiday table?

An atmosphere or a mood? The food or the company? Maybe it’s simply the occasion, or it’s all of the above. In December, as we close in on one of the most beautiful occasions to make merry, consider both your inspiration and what might inspire your guests. Celebrate to the fullest!

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Grown-up Glamour

This sophisticated table is filled to the brim to encourage an intimate atmosphere. Florals combining pods, greenery, orchids and dahlias create an eclectic yet cozy feel, while shades of cabernet, creamy white and green provide an elegant departure from traditional Christmas colors.

Venture into your own backyard to find acorns or berries to add to the mix. Velvet ties on napkins and candles add warmth, and sliced figs paired with bright green apples introduce an organic element. Taken all together, this grown-up table is a comfortable setting for celebrating.

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Make a Memory Start by taking the top off a clear glass ornament. Pour a small amount of acrylic paint down the inside of the glass. Combine different colors to produce a marbleized effect. Using a paper towel, cover the top with your thumb and shake until the inside is coated. Invert in the ornament tray and let dry, then replace the top. Personalize using a paint pen or permanent marker for an innovative place card or keepsake.

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Everyone at the party will be begging to join the kids’ table this year. Candy, cupcakes and cookies play the starring role, with the décor a confection unto itself, combining amazing sweets with eye-candy florals. Boxwood and seeded eucalyptus accented with sweet peas and orchids give the table a crisp, fresh look. Glass vessels layered with white and gold candy make a beautiful edible centerpiece and are balanced with a wholesome glass of milk – with a peppermint stick stirrer!

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any of us are fortunate enough to surround ourselves with living plants, blooming plants and cut flowers throughout the year. Some of us have a proverbial “green thumb,” while others prefer the worry-free zone that a plant-care service company provides. However, as we approach the holidays, even the luckiest among us may find challenges with the addition of holiday trees, greens and flowers. Here are a few thoughts on the care of some of these trimmings.

Fresh-cut Christmas greens are traditional essentials in creating the ambience of the holiday season. Fresh trees, wreaths, swags and roping are used to accent special places both indoors and out.

We think of greens as tough, and hence they are often neglected.

Their general requirements are nearly identical to other fresh-cut flowers and foliage. When properly cared for, their beauty can be prolonged. Keep greens away from sun or heat and add water daily. Use an anti-desiccant on the leaf and needle surface (Crowning Glory, Wilt-Pruf or Prolong), and replace the greens when the needle loss becomes severe.

If garland is to be used outside – around doors, for example – south and west exposures are usually too hot and sunny for fresh greens.

Artificial is frequently more effective.

Many of us can’t think of Christmas without poinsettias, paperwhites and other holiday flowers. Poinsettias – always a favorite – like lots of bright, indirect light and prefer humid conditions. Allow the soil to dry out between watering; it should be dry to the touch. Also, do not let the plant stand in water. Poinsettias are sensitive to extreme temperatures, so take care if placing your plants near a heat source or in drafty doorways.

There are helpful products that make watering poinsettias much easier to manage. New polymer agents are formulated to hold moisture for the plant as needed. The ones we use here at Calvert’s are clear spikes that are pushed into the base of the plant – never to be seen, but oh-so helpful.

Proper care for your holiday greenery will maximize its lovely appearance and longevity. Much like life, it’s the effort that you put into it that makes it all the better in the long run. Happy holidays!

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• Pick the freshest tree. (Pluck off a needle and smell to see how fresh the tree is.)

• Ask for a fresh cut on the trunk. Two inches is recommended.

• Place the tree outside in water.

• Hose off the tree with fresh water to allow more water intake.

• Check the tree every two or three hours the first day. The tree will rapidly take in water for the first two days.

• Once the tree is inside and decorated, continue to check the water once a day and refill as necessary.

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Recycling Perfection

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aybe this title is a bit ambitious. In reality, we’ve just rounded up a few reminders and background to help build on our base of awareness. If you don’t recycle, you probably haven’t gotten past the title. If you’ve already earned your Ph.D. in recycling, then please send your additional thoughts and corrections after you have finished reading. However, if you’re like me – someone who just wants to participate in community efforts to prevent waste where we can – these reminders might help us better achieve our goal.

First, remember that recycling comes only after reduce and reuse. We can’t make up for wasteful purchasing and failure to reuse by recycling. So, what’s our strategy for reducing our waste in the first place? Mine is to buy less stuff.

Except for PS3 games and my kids’ impulse purchases (my contribution to stimulating the economy, especially when I’m tired), I’m just not a shopper, so it’s easier to avoid buying too much. But even when we are forced to step into the fluorescent lighting and crowds to hand over our hard-earned money, we need to try to choose goods made from recycled materials and avoid single-use items, including single-serving containers and excessive packaging when possible.

Second, before we throw it away, is it really trash? We can sell the last version of our cell phones, and schools may want the last version of our computer equipment. Goodwill and other charities can take just about everything useable.

There are swap meets, garage sales and now countless “free stuff” and “swap your stuff” local websites. We can even give back our clean shipping foam peanuts to a shipping company. After all that, what’s left might be compostable.

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By Mary Ellen Ternes and Fenton Rood

Mary Ellen Ternes, Esq., is a former chemical engineer from both the EPA and industry. She is currently a shareholder with McAfee and Taft and a co-chair with Richard A. Riggs, Esq. of its Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group.

She is serving a three-year term on the City of Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission. Fenton Rood is Director of Waste Systems Planning for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.

Third, and finally, let’s recycle… and let’s know what we’re doing. Apart from maybe dropping off our plastic bags, batteries and fluorescent bulbs at some of the bigbox stores and taking advantage of electronic recycling events, most of us recycle through our communities’ waste management services. Different waste management service providers and contractual terms in each community ultimately govern what’s recyclable and how it’s recycled.

If curbside recycling is provided, that’s helpful, but we still might need to sort. If we need to haul it to a collection center, we probably have a bit more sorting to do. With the profit margin on recyclables, it’s the sort that counts; it’s the difference between recyclables and trash. Also, we need to do what we can to make sure our recyclables actually have a market.

To help ensure that we’re on the right track, here are three rules to remember when recycling that might help make certain our recyclables actually make it to their afterlife: BUY PRODUCTS THAT ARE MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS. Recycling can only take place if there is an industry that wants to transform our discards into new products. In that department, recycling is big business in Oklahoma!

For example, the largest employer in Muskogee is a paper mill that makes tissue products from 100 percent recycled paper. Other large users of recycled paper are in Pryor, Ardmore, Lawton and Valliant. Oklahoma is also home to three glass plants, and each wants to transform our colorsorted glass into new bottles. Markets for these goods are

PROVIDE RECYCLABLES TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE MANNER REQUESTED. The profit margin on recyclables is slim to none. The community waste management service provider has a specific entity that will receive the recyclables. That entity might sort, it might not, and it only takes what it will take in the manner it’s able to accept it. We need to comply with the instructions provided by our community so that we are conforming to the downstream plans for our materials. If our service provider or neighborhood center requires that we sort, only takes certain types of recyclables, asks us to be careful about making sure the materials are all separated correctly so there is nothing but that material in our contribution, then they mean it. If we include even a little bit of nonconforming material, we might be “contaminating” the entire load, and it will all go to the landfill. Nonconforming or contaminated loads won’t be recycled if the company does not sort or remove contaminants. Sorting can be the difference between a product and a waste.

That’s how small the profit margin is on recyclables.

KNOW THE MATERIALS BEING RECYCLED. Aluminum is an element and valuable. Thus, aluminum is aluminum is aluminum, and it’s always valuable.

Paper, newsprint or cardboard is valuable for its cellulose fiber. The shorter the fiber, the more it’s been processed, the more limited its ultimate use. Office paper has the longest, least-processed fibers, and thus, the most valuable fiber capable of further processing. Newsprint and cardboard are more processed. Also, paper has ink, and must be de-inked, dissolved and mushed together again to make more paper. The paper can’t have food, tape, glue or any other contaminant in or on it – except for staples; apparently they’re okay.

Glass is always silicon dioxide, but the color in the glass cannot be removed, so it is a contaminant. Colored glass either has to be sorted, or put to a use not dependent upon color.

Plastics are long chain molecules of different types.

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Know your recyclables and sort according to your community’s instructions so that your items – and effort – don’t end up in the landfill as waste.

ferent from each other, and they’re tricky to recycle. Even if all the print, paper and glue are washed off the plastics to be recycled, fundamentally, they have to be just about the same molecular structure or they won’t melt together, but rather separate like gravy in a gravy boat. To prevent separation and degradation of the ultimate product, the plastics have to be carefully sorted and separated prior to recycling based upon the number on the plastic product.

(For a chart to help identify plastic grades for sorting, see “Resin Identification Codes” in the Learning Center at www.americanchemistry.com/plastics.)

All recyclables have different routes to a second life.

Aluminum is melted. Paper is sorted by length of cellulose fiber, de-inked and re-pulped. Glass is separated by color and crushed or re-melted. Plastics are separated into their specific grades, washed and chopped up into bits, to be sold as stock to be melted into new material. And of note: biodegradable plastic generally isn’t recyclable (think about it), and plastic bottle lids are generally not the same type as the bottle itself, so take them off. Let’s work together to see our recyclables live on!

To check out the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality’s recycling pages, including lists of recyclers, e-cycling, newsletters, America Recycles Day and more, visit www.deq.state.ok.us/recycle.

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ong before a teenager masters round-the-clock social networking skills such as rapid-fire texting and 24/7 Facebook monitoring, he or she has already mastered a remarkable amount of networking that took place in the brain from ages zero to five years. Rivaling the flurry of status updates, photo tagging and pithy wall postings, a young child’s networking in the brain is every bit as busy, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of learning.

Four-year-olds Juan and Alex take a stroll around the cheerfully designed OKC Educare facility with teacher Jackie Riddle.

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Education is naturally a big part of the Educare curriculum, but so is social and emotional development… which means that sometimes the students get to break out the tricycles.

You may have noticed on your drive to work today that not every brain lives up to its full potential, yet our brains all have one thing in common: from day one, the brain is capable, ready and eager to learn.

For children born into low-income households, however, learning starts as an uphill battle. This at-risk group represents an unfortunate disparity in cognitive development, 60 percent less prepared to enter kindergarten than their more affluent peers, according to the Birth to Five Policy Alliance.

Oklahoma City Educare, a yearround early childhood education facility, helps children bridge that gap by overcoming deficits in learning and social-emotional development through a quality, outcome-based learning model. OKC Educare maintains high standards for teacher qualifications to provide a full-day learning environment for about 200 children from birth to five and their families.

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academic success must also include parental involvement. “Our model of empowering parents to become an active part of their child’s education starting at birth is going to show impressive results as these students grow and develop into successful young adults,” Gates predicts.

OKC Educare’s approach to increasing that involvement includes one-on-one coaching and a partnership with the Community Literacy Center to provide on-site skills classes for parents to earn their GED. Spanish-speaking parents also have access to ESL classes.

Bob Ross, chairman of OKC Educare, believes the facility’s first year has been a success. “We are extremely proud of the outstanding work being done by our teachers and staff,” Ross says. “This school sets Oklahoma apart as a state that is dedicated to helping its youngest citizens succeed in life by giving them access to quality early childhood education services.”

Welcoming and friendly, the OKC Educare facility is also LEED-certified for environmental friendliness.

Investing in the Future OKC Educare is one of a network of Educare centers in several states.

Founded in Chicago in 2000 by the Ounce of Prevention Fund, Educare supporters share a belief that an investment in the success of the children who participate in the program will prevent the need for costly societal and economic interventions later.

In addition to teaching children basic academic material, OKC Educare is also in a position to show them the importance of caring for the environment through recycling and saving energy. The facility, located at 500 S.E. Grand Boulevard in Oklahoma City, recently received its LEED certification as an environmentally friendly building, constructed of recycled and sustainable materials, and utilizing natural lighting wherever possible for energy efficiency.

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urgery can be a touchy subject for many people, but for some, if it means an increased quality of life, there is no need for hesitation… and maintaining a sound connection between the heart and circulatory system is crucial to overall health.

Heart valve problems, including the common aortic valve stenosis, can be the result of a birth defect, diseases or normal aging. Symptoms include shortness of breath during normal activities, as well as chest pain, fainting or lightheadedness. Heart valve problems can often be detected on a physical exam or during an echocardiogram.

It’s not a rare complaint: cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Dr. Scott Lucas, who has been with St. Anthony Hospital full-time for about three years, has routinely completed about 2,000 heart valve replacement surgeries over the past 15 years. The number of patients seeking and requiring surgery is only expected to grow as baby boomers increase in age. According to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, in 2007 nearly 18,000 aortic valve replacement surgeries were done in the U.S. The heart’s natural valves are replaced with fitted prosthetic valves of either animal or synthetic tissue, depending on which is best suited to the patient’s needs.

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Dr. Lucas is one of the few Oklahoma physicians performing a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure in which a three-inch incision is made in the chest. This provides a faster and less onerous recovery compared to the traditional surgery, wherein the entire chest cavity is opened.

The minimally invasive procedure takes about 30 minutes to an hour longer than the traditional heart surgery. Though the surgery is more difficult to perform, the benefits are numerous: less pain, less bleeding and complications, fewer post-op lung problems, quicker discharge from the hospital and the cosmetic benefit of a significantly smaller scar.

Most patients are able to be released from the hospital three to seven days after surgery. Some of those patients are back to work in three weeks, depending on their occupation, though the full recovery time for most patients is six to eight weeks.

After nearly a year of unusual fatigue, 89-year-old Lora Bittman realized that something just wasn’t right.

Mrs. Bittman visited with Dr. Lucas, who felt that even at her age, she could greatly benefit from surgery.

She underwent the procedure early this summer at St. Anthony Hospital,

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and just six months later, she is able to get back behind the wheel of her car, without pain or fatigue. Mrs. Bittman also has the benefit of doing checkups with Dr. Lucas through St. Anthony’s Telemedicine Network, saving her a trip to the city.etwork.

“I feel great, and everyone there was very helpful and supportive,” says Mrs. Bittman. “I wouldn’t be scared to go through the surgery again if I had to.”

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Underage Drinking

Community Response and Responsibility

By D. Robert McCaffree, M.D. Dr. McCaffree is a Regents Professor of Medicine at the OU College of Medicine and is Past President of the Oklahoma County Medical Society.

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rinking alcohol and “getting wasted” have long been considered rites of passage from adolescence into adulthood. Of course, the overuse of alcohol is never safe, healthy or socially acceptable, but it is particularly dangerous for adolescents.

Alcohol remains the substance most heavily abused by America’s youth, surpassing tobacco or illicit drugs. It is estimated that there are 11 million underage drinkers in the United States. Each year, approximately 5,000 youth under the age of 21 die alcohol-related deaths: about 1,900 from automobile accidents (the leading cause of death in those between 16 and 20 years old, in part because the rate of fatal automobile accidents involving alcohol among 16- to 20-year-olds is twice that of those over 21), 1,600 from homicides, 300 from suicides and the remainder from a variety of accidents, such as drowning. Underage drinkers are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, long-term alcoholism and short-term memory loss: the hippocampus, important in learning and memory, is smaller in 17-year-olds who are alcohol dependent than in those who are not. Adolescents who begin drinking earlier have smaller hippocampi than those who start later.

About 15 percent of alcohol sold in Oklahoma is sold to underage drinkers, despite the law. Some parents, as “social hosts,” allow underage drinking in their homes under the misconception that this is safer for their children.

Although Oklahoma has enacted a “social host” law, it applies only when there is a death or harm to someone and excludes serving 3.2 beer, the most popular alcoholic drink among adolescents. Fortunately, some communities, including Edmond, Midwest City, Moore, Mustang, Oklahoma City and Yukon, have passed more stringent ordinances.

Efforts to reduce or prevent youth tobacco use have been promoted and funded more heavily than those to reduce youth alcohol use, with some evidence of success. These efforts have included media (with proven youth appeal), enforcement of current laws limiting access, community and school involvement and provision of resources to help potential quitters. Also, very importantly, the tax on cigarettes was increased. The majority of these measures have benefited from having financial support from the tobacco settlement agreement.

Each of us – as parents, grandparents or simply members of our community – needs to be aware of the issues and take positive steps to prevent and reduce underage drinking. We can start talking with our own children at an appropriate age about the effects of alcohol on behavior, brain development and future success. We can volunteer to talk to school and youth groups. We can insist on strong “social host” laws in our communities. We can insist on strong enforcement of current laws limiting youth access to alcohol. We can educate ourselves about this public health challenge.

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The Facts on Oklahoma Youth Average age at first “more than a sip” of alcohol - 10.7 years Percentage of students 12-17 who report: • Drinking alcohol at a school dance, game or other event 6th grade 13.3 8th grade 16.7 10th grade 20 12th grade 22.1 • Binge drinking (5 or more drinks in a row) in the last month 6th grade 4.9 8th grade 13.3 10th grade 21.8 12th grade 29.6 • Being drunk or high at school 6th grade 3.2 8th grade 9.6 10th grade 15.6 12th grade 17.8 Source: 2008 Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment Survey

Disturbingly, these percentages among Oklahoma youth are higher than the national average.

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arolyn Goldman remembers well the moment that would change her life. “I was driving down Classen and saw this shopping center and was very excited about it as it took shape,” she says. “I wondered what kinds of stores might be coming in here. I called my husband and Gary said, ‘What would you think about opening your own store?’”

Gary Goldman matter-of-factly adds, “We felt that with the vision of Classen Curve, if we didn’t jump on this opportunity, someone else would.”

So they met with the nascent shopping destination’s developers and spent over a year researching the concept that would become Uptown Kids, which opened in August. Carolyn has spent more than a dozen years in the retail world, including experience with opening a children’s clothing boutique, and Gary has worked in the restaurant business for a number of years – a combination of experience that led the couple to understand not only their merchandise and their market, but how to treat customers and develop a business.

With all that experience, plus the birth of their daughter Piper – she’s a year old now – all the signs pointed to success in a children’s boutique for the Goldmans. “It was supposed to happen,” Carolyn says. “Everything just fell into place.”

They met with architect Rand Elliott, designer of Classen Curve, and found that his ideas matched their vision for the store. “We wanted it to be modern and futuristic and clean and non-stuffy, and that is what Rand is all about,” Gary says.

The result is 2,500 square feet that gives a very different feel than the typical retail space. “It’s more like an art gallery than a retail store,” Carolyn enthuses.

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When is a boutique more than a boutique? When it combines airy design, fine art and a playful attitude.

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Gary and Carolyn Goldman, the masterminds behind Uptown Kids

the clothing: labels include Persnickety, Appaman and Desigual. Many of these lines for babies, boys and girls are made in Europe, and once again, many are only available locally at Uptown Kids.

“This is very modern, outside-the-box merchandise.

It’s all cutting-edge, and you won’t find it anywhere else in Oklahoma City,” Carolyn says. “We want people to be able to shop locally, rather than going to Dallas or buying online.”

But Uptown Kids is more than just merchandise. Part of Elliott’s design included a playroom for visiting children – realized as an enclosed area with walls of bright yellow Plexiglas filled with puzzles, coloring books, games and a DVD player. “Most stores have a corner with a few toys for the kids, but we wanted to be different,” Gary says. “We wanted more of an event room, to be designed so that the child is contained, but their guardian can see them from anywhere in the store.”

A flat-screen TV, casual seating and plenty of toys make this area an appealing destination for young visitors.

Kids in the play area are free to entertain themselves, but are never out of their parents’ sight.

A captivating piece by Art Boden – look closely and you’ll make out Dorothy with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion… and her little dog, too.

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But the distinctive feeling that is the Uptown Kids concept doesn’t end with the playroom. Carolyn’s characterization of the place as an “art gallery” is entirely accurate: children’s art by Desmond Mason and Art Boden is on display and available for purchase.

Mason is a well-known name to NBA fans, and he and Gary have known each other since they attended Oklahoma State University together. Uptown Kids is the first place to display Mason’s art for sale in a retail setting. “Desmond’s true passion is art,” Gary says. “He’s gifted with athleticism, but he’s a great artist. His inspiration for much of his art is his son and daughter.” (For more on Desmond Mason’s art see The Other Side on page 126.)

Art Boden is from New Jersey, and is Gary’s uncle. His artwork is bright and whimsical, brimming with color. Several of his pieces hang at Uptown Kids, including one based on themes from “The Wizard of Oz.” The Goldmans have begun to carve out an exciting, long-overdue niche in Oklahoma City. They’ve added such events as story time and a children’s concert series that show off their forward-thinking ideas, but they’re also doing it with old-fashioned values: excellent merchandise and top-notch service.

“We decided to focus on service and developing repeat guests,” Gary summarizes. “When a guest walks in the door, they are greeted. They are given the attention they deserve. Our staff is trained to know when to give them some breathing room and when to be nearby. We ask if there’s anything specific they are looking for, and we offer them a beverage: water, soft drink, glass of wine, a cold beer for the dad who was a good sport and came out shopping. We try to make it a comfortable experience for everyone.”

Carolyn adds, “People walk through that door and ask, ‘Where are you from? Is this a chain?’ It’s so rewarding to see the look on their faces when we say we are from right here in Oklahoma City, and that this is the very first Uptown Kids. They love it, and so do we.”

Suspended from the ceiling above the entry, a cube emblazoned with the store’s logo lets shoppers know they’ve found the right place.

The spacious, open atmosphere makes browsing for top-tier merchandise a breeze; the eye-catching children’s play area beckons in the background.

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hey take their number 2 pencils into a room on a Saturday morning, and they sit down to take the ACT or SAT. They pin their post-high school hopes and dreams to these test scores, and in some cases those dreams live or die by the score. It is a rite of passage for high school juniors and seniors who want to go to college.

But not all students are alike: consider the young man who is a brilliant stage actor or can already produce stunning multimedia projects, yet doesn’t understand algebra. Then there is the young woman who has an instinctive grasp of how things fit together.

She knows she could build a bridge or design a skyscraper, but she may never become an engineer or architect because she’s utterly stumped by subject-verb agreement.

So when these students – and more than 1.5 million others – sit down to take the SAT or ACT this year, they are only presenting a part of the picture to the colleges and universities that interest them.

“That makes me think something is wrong here,” says Burns Hargis, president of Oklahoma State University. “Simply using test scores is a fairly primitive way to go about determining whether a student will be successful. It’s almost too simplistic. Those tests value memorization and analytical skills, but those are only a part of what contributes to the success of an individual. Their emotional intelligence, their empathetic intelligence, their creativity, their work ethic, are all factors.”

Hargis and OSU are at the forefront of a drive to change the way students are admitted to universities. That desire led Hargis to Robert J. Sternberg, who has researched and written extensively on the topic. Hargis lured Sternberg to Stillwater from Tufts University in Boston, where he had served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Prior to Tufts, Sternberg was at Yale University for more than 30 years. He now serves as OSU’s provost, and is the top administrator for academic affairs.

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Burns Hargis has some advice for today’s high school students who are looking toward the next step. “Keep an open mind about what you want to do,” Hargis says. “Take some courses that interest you, whether they count toward your major or not. Visit schools. Talk to faculty and students, get an idea about the school’s culture. There are so many intangibles.”

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“The process is not at all where it should be,” says Sternberg, author of the new book College Admissions for the 21st Century. “We need to ask why students come to colleges and universities in the first place. The reason, I would argue, is that such institutions are training grounds for developing the transformational leaders of tomorrow – people who will make a positive, meaningful and enduring difference to the world. But high school grades and ACT or SAT scores are not particularly good predictors of who will make a positive, meaningful and enduring difference to the world. So we need to rethink how we admit students.”

While at Tufts, Sternberg developed the Kaleidoscope Project based on his theories of leadership. “Positive leaders need creative skills to generate new ideas, analytical skills to ascertain whether their ideas are good ones, practical skills to implement their ideas and to persuade others of the value of those ideas and wisdom to ensure that the ideas help attain a common good, over the long as well as the short term, through the infusion of positive ethical values. ACTs and SATs measure only the analytical part of leadership, not the creative, practical and wisdom-based components.”

Hargis has tasked Sternberg with studying how OSU can reform admission procedures, in keeping with the values of its status as a land-grant university. The task is not a small one, and it will take time. But it is a given that more college students – and college graduates – are a boon for the social, commercial and cultural landscape of Oklahoma and beyond. Currently the two comprehensive research universities in Oklahoma graduate slightly more than 60 percent of those who begin college. For smaller regional institutions the number is significantly less. Hargis wants to see those numbers change.

“For America as a whole, it is in our interest to get more people to college, and get them graduated,” Hargis says. “And that is not only from the academic side, but the experiential side as well.”

Sternberg arrived at OSU last August, and is just beginning to delve into the process. To be sure, students will still need number 2 pencils for those Saturday morning exams, but they also may be asked to write about themselves, or produce videos, or complete any number of other projects that will allow universities to get a feel for the type of student – and the type of human being – they are. In short, they’ll be asked to be creative – one of the very qualities Hargis is seeking to nurture.

“I would like to see us focus on creative ethical leadership as the set of qualities we most want our future students to embrace,” Sternberg concludes. “Get a solid education, find a purpose in life and most of all, develop the determination, grit and ethical purpose that will make you stand out in college and in life.”

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Getting Back to Basics

By Carol Ringrose Alexander

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veryone knows that a household cannot spend more than it makes on an ongoing basis, yet that is what our government is doing. As David M. Walker points out in Comeback America, if you are part of a typical American family, your household has about $483,000 in debt as part of our $56 trillion in national debt and unfunded obligations.

“The government has over-promised and under-delivered for far too long,” writes Walker, former comptroller general of the United States, a critic of deficit spending and president and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Walker explains that America has been borrowing to pay current expenses and putting off the funding of Social Security, Medicare and other entitlement programs. He warns that the consequences of this policy could devalue the dollar and make us indebted to foreign powers.

If you want to climb out of debt, you need a plan. Walker writes that our government “often ignores the basic rules of Management 101. Consider something as basic as a strategic plan. Most entities of any significant size have one.

“Believe it or not, our federal government, which is the largest single entity on Earth, has never had a strategic plan, and it’s been in business since 1789!” he writes.

“Washington takes in trillions and spends trillions more, but it does not have a comprehensive, integrated, forwardlooking plan based on a set of principles and priorities and the outcomes it hopes to achieve. Nor does it have a way to measure its overall success.

“Today we have the worst of both worlds,” Walker continues. “Our spending often spins out of control, yet we have only the haziest notions of what that spending is intended to achieve and whether it has worked at all.

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key aspect of all major taxing and spending and of other government efforts as well.”

Walker explains how the United States could get back to financial security through benefit cuts, tax increases, improved government cost efficiency and greater reliance of Americans on themselves. “Transformation has always been an American strength,” he writes. “The impulse to remake and improve our lives is woven into our national fabric.”

As a nation, we need to follow Thomas Jefferson’s lead to support government programs that help us achieve the core aims spelled out in the preamble of our Constitution.

We need to be realistic about what we can afford and sustain over time. As Jefferson said, “It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes.”

We the People Much like our government, Americans have become a nation of spenders, not savers, although there are tentative signs of improvement in the savings rate. When we spend money we don’t have, we must borrow money to pay our bills. Historically, consumer spending has accounted for 60 to 65 percent of our national economic activity. “But as the economy heated up, Americans went on a shopping spree, and consumer spending increased to 72 percent,” Walker said. “This is unhealthy and unsustainable.

“Credit became cheap and easy to get,” he said. “Billions of dollars in that easy money poured into the housing market, where mortgages went on sale for bargain rates, and the housing-price bubble expanded until the big pop of 2007-2008 brought our entire financial system to its knees. What is the lesson? You can’t spend more money than you make without the risk of suffering a financial heart attack.”

Whether it’s the federal budget or your own, consider Walker’s approach, which boils down to three questions: What do we need?

What can we afford? How can we best pay for it?

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hanges to the legal and economic landscape mean plentiful – and sometimes sudden – changes to the nuances of employee benefits. Are you managing to keep up?

REPORTING RELIEF On October 12, 2010, the IRS announced to employers that reporting their aggregate cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on their employees’ 2011 Form W-2 is not mandatory. (That’s pursuant to § 6051(a)(14) of the Code for 2011, if you’re curious.) Specifically, this notice provides that reporting the cost of such coverage will not be mandatory for Forms W-2 issued for 2011, and an employer that does not report the aggregate cost of employer-sponsored coverage will not be subject to any penalties for failure to meet the requirements of § 6051 for 2011. That’s a relief for businesses that might need additional time to make any necessary changes to their payroll systems or procedures in preparation for compliance with the reporting requirement. The Treasury Department and the IRS anticipate issuing guidance on that reporting requirement before the end of this year.

A BIGGER PIECE OF THE PIE Thirty percent of Americans are adjusting – or starting to adjust – their current retirement savings plans to accommodate health care costs separate from their typical estimated daily living expenses for retirement. They are taking this action because they understand that America’s future retirees will have to bear more of the financial burden of their health care than today’s retirees. These statistics are pro112

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Benefits Buzz vided by the First Command Financial Behaviors Index, a survey of approximately 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 25 to 70 with annual household incomes of at least $50,000. A study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found that the average lifetime health care costs for a married couple at age 65 total $197,000. Similarly, the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that a retired couple aged 65 in 2008 would spend $635,000 to cover Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D premiums, as well as out-of-pocket drug costs. They project a couple retiring 10 years later would need at least $1,000,000. These statistics are, naturally, causing an increase in deferrals into 401(k)s and other savings vehicles.

SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on the purchase of OTC medicine and drugs for Flexible Spending Accounts: effective January 1, 2011, the new standard is that OTC medicine or drugs cannot be reimbursed from an FSA account unless a prescription is obtained. The IRS indicates that either of the following will be considered sufficient documentation: 1. A sales receipt that identifies the medicine or drug, the amount and the date of purchase as well as a prescription from an authorized issuer, or 2.

A receipt from a pharmacy that identifies the purchaser, the date, the amount and the Rx number obtained from actually filling the prescription through that pharmacy.

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GET THIS PARTY STARTED! In the season when we feast, then feast some more, the first step toward success involves the best tools to get the job done.

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Fine cutlery is always a wise investment for any cook. World-renowned bladesmith Bob Kramer pairs (and pares) with Japanese knife maker Shun to create beauty in design and function in his signature cutlery. Each knife’s 64 alternating layers of nickel and stainless steel produce an artistic pattern on the slim blade, finished with moisture-resistant cocobolo Pakka Wood handles for the ultimate in comfort. (See inset for instructional inspiration by Chef James Marshall.)

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Beautiful enough to be a centerpiece, Star Home’s nickel-plated stainless steel chafing dish is large enough to keep family-sized portions of holiday fare warming right through seconds or thirds.

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Even if it’s been browning in the oven all morning, the bird can still put up a decent wrestling match during the transfer from pan to serving platter. All-Clad’s stainless steel turkey lifter features pointed prongs for ease in turning and lifting..

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Tragedy to Triumph Police officer by day, jazz musician by night, Justin Echols has overcome adversity to touch the lives of others.

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ustin Echols is an exceptional jazz pianist and vocalist, as well as a dedicated officer with the Oklahoma City Police Department – but though that combination of careers is rather distinctive, it isn’t what makes Echols who he is. The essence of his story is twofold: his longtime desire to be a positive influence on others; and his journey to reach the point where he can accomplish that goal.

“My whole purpose in this is to use craftsmanship and artistry to make an impact,” he says. “Yes, I’m playing because I love it, but I could love it at home. The only reason I’m playing in public is to make an impact on people, on society. I want to show that a person’s life can have significant purpose and value, if you have the courage to follow a dream, a passion, that’s locked within yourself.”

Echols has shown that courage many times over. In the space of just a few years he has become an accomplished jazz performer, produced several recordings and studied with Antonio Ciacca, to whom Echols was referred by no less a jazz luminary than trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.

All this took place after a severe automobile accident left him in constant pain, a genetic condition altered his physical appearance and a deep depression caused him to question his entire being – all within a few months.

An Oklahoma City native, Echols traveled as a teenager with his mentor, Rev. Arnelious Crenshaw Jr., who was captivated by the youngster’s public speaking abilities. Later he attended Oklahoma State University, then joined the Oklahoma City Police Department in 2001. Echols also enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves, following in the service footsteps of his father and grandfather. When his Reserves unit was called up for deployment to Iraq in 2003, Echols was excited at the opportunity to serve his country on an even deeper level.

But while driving to a training session in preparation for deployment, Echols was in a car crash. Spinal injuries left him with severe pain throughout his back and legs. Instead of going to Iraq with his unit, he spent six months in physical therapy, then was given a medical discharge. He returned to the OCPD, but was not able to engage in his occupation at the same level.

At about the same time, Echols began to develop keloid scars on his skin, the result of a genetic condition. The scarring altered his facial appearance and left him unable to use a razor to shave or cut his hair. The extremely painful hair removal treatments he still undergoes involve literally burning the hair away.

“I was losing my physical identity, my ability to run, to jump,” he recalls. “At the same time I’m losing my image, the way I look. I did not know what I would look like in a few years’ time. I’m 20-something years old, dealing with all these health problems, and I was asking, ‘Why?’ I was really losing touch with everything I was.”

In the same timespan, his wife Ara gave birth to their first daughter, and Echols’ mother moved in with the family – bringing her piano with her.

Something opened within Justin Echols. He had been singing with church choirs since his youth, but had never played an instrument. Still fighting the dual demons of physical ailments and emotional despair, he began to sit at the keyboard. In his words, he started to “tinker.” His experimentation began to lead him in some musical directions he had never considered. And more importantly, his depression began to lift. He started to see possibilities. He started to see a new way to make an impact.

“After a year I started to think, ‘Am I crazy, or am I good at this?’ Understand that I didn’t grow up listening to jazz.

I didn’t know anything about jazz. I grew up listening to rap and R&B. I thought jazz was rather boring. But somewhere along the way in this process, I had discovered Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole.”

At a police event he was invited to sing the national anthem, then asked to stay onstage and sing with a big band combo. “I was hooked,” he says. “It was magical. It was ecstasy, what happened that night.”

Flush with a desire to perform, Echols began marrying vocals with his newfound piano skills and discovering jazz standards. Through another police event, he met Sheree Holloway, owner of Boulevard Steakhouse and Café 501, who invited him to perform at the Boulevard. It was his first paying gig.

He began immersing himself in music, and discovered that he was seeing and hearing soloists everywhere he turned: recordings of Vince Guaraldi, a video of Harry Connick, Jr., a live local performance by acoustic guitarist Stephanie Jackson. In an age of over-produced, synthesized music, Echols saw the statement one voice and one instrument could make.

Now his art has evolved in diverse styles. His cover of Louis Armstrong’s classic “What a Wonderful World” features a stunning two-minute instrumental introduction that hints at ragtime. His own original instrumental “Tears of Joy” is centered around a boogie-woogie rhythm.

The standard “Stormy Weather” is given an unusually upbeat treatment. He respects the music that has gone before, and that respect feeds his own unique interpretations.

Echols performs regularly at Red Piano Lounge in the Skirvin Hilton, booking courtesy Gary Goode, is the house

At home with wife Ara and daughters Grace and Justice.

pianist for The Greens Country Club and has performed at the Guthrie Art and Wine Festival, Downtown Edmond Arts Festival, the Dazzle Jazz Lounge in Denver and many others. He does all this while continuing to serve with the OCPD as a truancy officer, working with children and families to help students stay in school. He credits the OCPD for extraordinary support and his family for being his “cornerstones.” He nods especially to his wife Ara and daughters Justice, 6, and Grace, 4. “My wife is the rock that holds it all together,” he says.

Echols calls himself a “classic romantic.” In some performances he arranges for every woman in the audience to receive a rose. He will sometimes invite a couple to be his special guests onstage, and proceeds to “spoil” them with wine, candy and flowers. With his smooth voice, flawless piano technique – after less than a decade at the instrument – and engaging stage presence, the impact is indeed significant.

“There is a relationship built with the performer and the audience,” Echols says. “It’s like a love affair. It’s a unique intimacy. The concert is me impacting you and you impacting me, and that is the most fulfilling thing I do.”

For more information, including upcoming performances, visit www.jazz405.com or www.facebook.com/justinecholsjazz.

Enjoy a live performance this month at the Skirvin’s Red Piano Lounge (December 2, 23, 30) or Northpark Mall (December 4, 18).

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s individuals and as partners, Rob and Melissa Key have built art careers by following their muses throughout life’s unexpected twists. Both are motivated by a drive to create and by a steadfast faith, and their success is clearly not slowing down anytime soon.

After operating a successful gallery in Bixby for the past six years, selling original ironwork, photography and paintings, the husband-and-wife team has expanded by opening a new gallery at 920 N.W. 69 th Street in Oklahoma City.

Melissa approaches different media – photography, oil, acrylic, ink and charcoal to name a few – with the same mindset: a determination to let her creativity and outlook speak through her art. She often mentions faith when talking about her artwork. “It is the base of it all. I am where I am because of it.” Melissa is committed to donating a percentage of her art sales to orphanages or other causes. Recently, she and Rob purchased a house for earthquake survivors in Haiti.

Melissa’s paintings are clearly informed by an abstract-expressionist sensibility. They feature abstract forms and color fields and a multi-layered application of paint. She describes her palette as changeable, based on mood and season, but rusty reds, heavy earth tones and lively greens and blues tend to characterize her canvases.

In addition to the Keys’ gallery, Melissa’s paintings can be seen at Miss Jackson’s gallery in Tulsa’s Utica Square and will hang at the Deep Fork Grill in Oklahoma City, beginning with a reception on December 9 from 5-7pm.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Rob draws inspiration from a diverse background, including nine years’ work in the aviation field and five years in a welding shop. It is this experience that he credits with his knowledge and ability in the field of ironwork. Unfortunately, after the 9/11 attacks, work in the aviation industry slowed significantly and Rob decided to readjust his focus. Working with iron as an art form was not a lengthy search. “I enjoy art and design and I always have; I appreciate things that look nice, so the artistic part came easily.”

Rob’s enthusiasm for his art form is obvious as he speaks. “I really enjoy the creative process. Everything starts from a hand sketch, and then a hand sketch on plywood. Because of my background, I am able to really create highquality products, but my inspiration comes from the French style of ironwork.

That is where the art form started.” He describes his approach as “old world,” being fully involved at every step of the process.

In each of Melissa’s paintings – sometimes obvious, sometimes hidden – she has included a cross to symbolize the importance of faith in her life.

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Melissa Key worked as a professional photographer for 12 years in New Orleans, Louisiana, until she lost the entirety of her work to Hurricane Katrina.

In the aftermath, unable to work as a photographer, she rediscovered painting. The work she created became akin to a lifeline as she began to rebuild her life. “I started finding restoration in my life through my painting,” she explains.

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Despite his emphasis on original artwork and highquality products, Rob feels it is important to keep his price points lower so that his work can be seen and enjoyed by more people. In addition to his focus on original work and quality, Rob’s ironwork is also energy-efficient. The thick-paned glass he uses in his doors helps to insulate interiors while giving a distinctive appearance. “Trees love our doors,” Rob jokes, discussing the “green” aspect of his work. “No trees died in the making of these doors!”

Melissa and Rob have found ways to collaborate with each other in their work as well. Melissa’s photographs include a number of Rob creating his ironwork. “Two creative people together…” Rob comments. “We have a blast doing it, and we definitely challenge each other. But we work well together, and the final product seems to be successful.”

Melissa adds, “He is such a right-brain creative, and I like to see things behind the scenes, to see other artists working and capture each step from the beginning. I like to shoot him so we can show people that this work is unique; all of the ideas come from him.”

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A set of Rob’s doors, on display in the couple’s Bixby studio

Finn, Rob and Melissa’s son, strikes a pose on an iron bed created by his father.

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Both Keys are also eager about expanding into their Oklahoma City gallery location. “It’s a great market, and a similar market to Tulsa,” Rob states. “Recently we did a home show in Oklahoma City, and seeing the responses of people here to my product helped culminate in making me want to try this.” Melissa adds, “I really want to show my work in a large gallery in this city, to get my message out and have people see my work.”

Two artists with very different media, Rob and Melissa Key have found balance in creating art that connects with a wide spectrum of people. The Keys have brought their energy and endless creativity to their Oklahoma City location. As Melissa says, “There is a piece of our hearts in everything we do. I would really love for more people to see it.”

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raditionally, the county courthouse has been more than just a seat of government. Particularly in rural areas, it is a sophisticated social, political and legal network. It connects citizens to their own communities, the broader world and more importantly, to each other. And of course, every courthouse has seen its share of juicy stories.

Lawyer/author and former state legislator Kent F. Frates and renowned photographer David G. Fitzgerald became intrigued by the idea of exploring Oklahoma’s courthouses when Oklahoma County Clerk Carolyn Caudill Former Oklahoma County District Attorney and Oklahoma City Mayor Andy Coats, contacted Fitzgerald with a proposal: to who prosecuted Roger Dale Stafford for the infamous Sirloin Stockade murders produce a book, a catalog of sorts, with photos of every county courthouse in The process of producing the book took a full year of rethe state. Fitzgerald, an award-winning photographer who search, of talking to Oklahomans, of hearing the stories, both has contributed to many coffee-table books on Oklahoma historic and contemporary. It was a challenging project. and has taken pictures all over the world, was interested, “There were some where we had to dig deep to find the but envisioned it on a larger scale. story,” says Frates. “In others we had so many choices that “I thought it could have much more than pictures,” Fitzwe had to leave out some.” gerald says. “I knew there had to be some great stories tied “It was fascinating,” adds Fitzgerald. “You go out to these to some of these places.” little communities, and that courthouse is the hub. Every So Fitzgerald called Frates, an Oklahoma City attorney one is in there, and everywhere we went, people were unipracticing for more than four decades and an author of books versally proud of their courthouse.” ranging from novels to poetry to hiking guides. Frates was Oklahoma Courthouse Legends is a mix of high-stakes interested, both as a lawyer and a historical writer. crime drama, wry humor, untold human stories and even “It should have murder trials and bandits and weird Constitutional issues. Each section features a photo of the judges,” Frates says, “and that’s what we put into it.” county courthouse building, along with some of the char Oklahoma Courthouse Legends is engaging, thoughtacters Frates and Fitzgerald discovered as they delved fully researched, well-written and beautifully photointo each county’s background. Some archival photos are graphed. It captures the essence of every one of Oklaincluded as well, and Frates’ essays convey a sense of the homa’s 77 county courthouses, as well as the state’s four place and its people. federal facilities.

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Courthouse Characters Many of the expected characters are here – notorious mobster “Machine Gun” Kelly, who was tried in Oklahoma City in the 1930s; Oklahoma Governor David Hall, tried on corruption charges after leaving office in 1975; Roger Dale Stafford and the Sirloin Stockade murders; famed outlaw Belle Starr.

Of more recent vintage is the Ten Commandments monument erected at the Haskell County courthouse, and the ensuing Constitutional controversy.

“We have humorous stories, we have bloody stories,” says Frates.

“Some are pure history. In some counties we just featured individuals, like the Henry brothers from Pottawatomie County or the Dale family in Texas County. Every place was different.”

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The collaborators, photographer David Fitzgerald and author Kent Frates, on the steps of the federal building that once housed the U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City

The Love County courthouse in Marietta, a favorite of the author

There are many other nuggets of intrigue in Oklahoma Courthouse Legends, such as federal judge Ralph Thompson’s discovery of an ancient newsreel in a coatroom of the federal courthouse in Oklahoma City. The reel contained actual footage from the trial of “Machine Gun” Kelly – the first time cameras were ever allowed in a courtroom.

Future U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s 1941 court appearance in Choctaw County is recounted, as is the work of architect Solomon Layton, who designed no fewer than 16 of the state’s courthouses, along with the state capitol and governor’s mansion.

A portion of the proceeds from sales of Oklahoma Courthouse Legends benefits the Oklahoma Bar Foundation. The book is available locally at Full Circle Books and online at Amazon or www.courthouselegends.com.

The writer and the photographer both brought a passion for Oklahoma and its stories to this book, and it shows. “I was able to acquaint myself, and in some cases reacquaint myself, with people all over the state,” Frates says. “I now know someone in every county seat in Oklahoma.”

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t age 33, Desmond Mason makes a young retiree, but it’s unlikely the former NBA standout will drift into obscurity any time soon. The recent opening of his Midtown art studio – representing Mason’s selection as the winner of the Midtown Renaissance Contest – suggests quite the opposite, putting Mason back into the spotlight on a new level.

For years, Mason’s phenomenal athleticism has threatened to eclipse his reputation as an accomplished artist, but retirement from professional basketball is changing that for the Waxahachie, Texas native. A studio art major from Oklahoma State University, Mason appears to be as content – and as stellar – in the studio as on the court. The double life he’s been juggling was reason enough for us to give Mason the full-court press to see his other side.

You’re one of the youngest retirees I’ve met. What’s keeping you busy now?

I’ve been really busy with my art, of course, and also helping my wife, Andrea, to open a new fitness center at Classen Curve called Barre 3, for yoga, pilates and barre workouts.

What’s your role in that?

I’ll be overseeing the business side of things. Andrea is a master trainer.

She’s followed me everywhere for basketball for the past 10 years. Now it’s her turn, and I’m really excited to support her.

I’ve heard that you won a contest to open a business in Midtown.

What’s that about?

A friend of mine told me about the Midtown Renaissance contest just as I was looking around town for gallery space. I told the developers about my vision for a gallery, which includes using the space for my studio and hosting art shows for charity, and they liked the idea.

I’ve actually been in several homes where I’ve seen your paintings. It must feel gratifying to know that people admire your work enough to live with it.

It’s extremely flattering. David Stern, the NBA commissioner, bought one of my paintings to display in his Manhattan office, and Donald Trump’s son also bought one. Everything I paint is sold for charity.

All the more gratifying, isn’t it?

Absolutely. I’ve got an art show (December 11) at my studio, and we’re hoping to be able to help even more charities in the next year.

What do you listen to while you’re painting?

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of the time, though, I listen to Soundscapes – that kind of “spa” music.

Get in my car any time and the station will be set on Soundscapes.

Would anyone be surprised at anything else you listen to?

Absolutely: country music. I love Alan Jackson, John Michael Montgomery, Vince Gill, Trace Adkins, and I gotta have my Garth.

That wouldn’t surprise anyone in Waxahachie, Texas, would it?

Oh, yes it would. They’d give me some grief about that.

You’re clearly a man of many talents. Did you bring any other mad skills from Waxahachie?

When I was growing up, we couldn’t afford haircuts, so I learned to cut hair. I’m actually very good at it. Eventually, I started cutting my teammates’ hair and I still cut my own hair today.

What’s the funniest thing that ever happened in the huddle?

My Seattle teammate, Gary Payton, used to try to get us focused on a game strategy during the huddle, but he’d always come up with these crazy, made-up words that no one understood. (Teammate) Brent Barry always called him out on it, and the whole huddle would just fall apart laughing at Payton.

Is there anything you’re obsessed with?

Yes; planners, like Daytimers. I have a million. And I love anything Mac. I’ve already pre-ordered the new Apple TV that’s coming out. If you don’t pre-order, you won’t get one by Christmas – it’ll be too late.

Speaking of Christmas, what’s the best Christmas gift you ever received?

The first Christmas I actually got to celebrate with my daughter (Jada). I think I took about 700 pictures of her opening her presents.

Christmas has a habit of popping up right in the middle of the season, doesn’t it?

Yeah. Most holidays for me have always been spent on the road.

There must have been some bright spots, too.

Playoffs, of course.

It sounds like you’re making your own bright spot in your Midtown gallery. How many paintings will you be showing this month?

More than 50!

Mason’s art show takes place December 11 at the Plaza Court Building, NW 10 th and Walker in Midtown, Oklahoma City.

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This page: KAUFMANFRANCO gown in ultra violet | Mauboussin amethyst ring | From Gordon Stuart Opposite page, upper left: Nicole Miller ruched navy dress | Jenlari CZ hoop earrings in rhodium plated sterling | From The Webb Opposite page, lower left: Carmen Marc Valvo toffee evening dress | Yolanta Collection wrap bracelet and lariat necklace | From Ruth Meyers Opposite page, far right: Tadashi Shoji black mesh and sequin gown | Jenlari CZ tennis bracelet and hoop earrings in rhodium plated sterling | From The Webb

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Opposite page: David Meister silver grey gown with crystal embellished neckline | Bronze and gold drop earrings and mesh wrap bracelet | From Balliets Above left: Chiffon halter gown in tomato red by KAUFMANFRANCO | Earrings in citrine and 18K white gold with garnet accents | From Gordon Stuart Above right: Black gown with blush crystal neckline by Theia | PavĂŠ CZ teardrop earrings | From Ruth Meyers

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The Shoe Must Go On

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Clockwise from top: Poetic Licence “Mistletoe Kisses” satin peep-toe in zinc from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique | Nina “Erna” peep-toe mini-sequined pump from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique | Rene Caovilla satin gray slingback pump from Gordon Stuart | Sam Edelman “Lorissa” black suede peep-toe pump with spike-covered heel from Heirloom Shoe | Dior “Plumetis” peep-toe pump in light beige from Gordon Stuart | Nina “Ulexa” slingback with ruffled strap in gold royal satin from The Webb | Missoni peep-toe pump in blush with black lace from Balliets | Rene Caovilla stone-embellished gray pump from Gordon Stuart | Nina “Lizbet” embossed gunmetal t-strap sandal from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique | (center) Stuart Weitzman “Wisehi” beaded evening sandal in anthracite from Balliets

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Broadway Ball

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Art on Tap

Photos by Claude Long OKC Museum of Art patrons and supporters gather on the roof terrace to help fund future exhibits by imbibing a bevy of beer samples

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Reception with the Artist

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City Arts Center goes international with the opening of an exhibit featuring the work of renowned British sculptor and artist Nigel Hall

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Beaux Arts Fall Coffee

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Planning for a major event like formal entry into society is a big job – so Beaux Arts organizers and the debutantes’ mothers take time out for a coffee break at the OKC Golf and Country Club

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Passionately Pink Party

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The Webb thinks pink during an in-store soiree featuring champagne and refreshments, drawings for prizes, modeling and more, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation

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Photos by Claude Long The opening party for the annual Head of the Oklahoma Regatta is a marquee event, elevated even further this year by the grand opening of the new Devon Boathouse, home of OCU rowing

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Orchids in October

Photos by Claude Long Transplanted to the Skirvin for 2010, the Myriad Gardens Foundation’s annual orchid sale and awards luncheon honors longtime supporter Marsha See

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Photos by Claude Long Allied Arts members act together for a greater good – even when it’s time to eat.

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Celebrate the Hanging

Photos by Claude Long Treasure is best shared with friends, so Barbara and Roger Simons open their home to display the artistic rewards of their recent trip to Santa Fe

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UCO’s Wellness Center is the gathering point for students and citizens taking steps to fight Multiple Sclerosis via a three-mile fundraising trek

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GALLERY ON THE ROAD

Photos by Justin Avera For one evening, the Howell Gallery decides that home is where the art is and visits the studio of artist Suzanne Wallace Mears, celebrating the temporary relocation with a cocktail party

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Before the Nichols Hills Kitchen Tour heats up, organizers and patrons take an evening to enjoy one another’s company and admire automotive excellence with a private showing at Mercedes Benz of OKC

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1 Cayman’s celebrates three decades of retail excellence with a birthday soirée and fashion extravaganza

The Perfect Gift for Her from . . .

360 24TH AVE. NW • 405.329.1060 • WWW.TULIPTREE.BIZ • HOURS: MON-FRI 10AM - 6PM • SAT 10AM - 5PM

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588 Buchanan • Norman • Campus Corner 405.217.4100 • www.405imports.com Visit us on Facebook!

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Mon - Fri 10aM - 6pM • Sat 10aM - 5pM 6436 avondale drive • oKC, oK 73116 405.843.9200 • 866.623.2562 Free GiFt Wrap!

Four golfers from Chesapeake win, and hungry babies across the metro come out ahead, at Gaillardia Golf and Country Club during Infant Crisis Services’ 22nd annual tourney

laCoSte • polo • peter Millar • bill'S KhaKiS buGatChi • Kroon • SCott barber

2 1 Victors Matt Warren, David Griffith, Clay Hubbard, Blake Trimble 2 Katherine Buxton, Debbi Orcutt, Brenda Rempe

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RHINESTONE RODEO Photos by Claude Long

May your Holidays be

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12100 N. May Ave*748-5774 NorwalkFurnitureOKC.com

The Edmond Women’s Club saddles up and heads to the Harn Homestead for a carefree evening of dinner, drinks, dancing and fundraising

3 1 Glynda Chu, Sherry Jordan 2 Josh and Natausha Spears 3 Candace Zaslaw, Mitzi Hancuff

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www.ksdesignokc.com

everything for the well-appointed home 405.524.7868 4207 N. Western Ave. OKC, OK

Turbulence continues to buffet the Middle East, but progress might still be in the forecast – former Egyptian ambassador to the U.S. and career diplomat Nabil Fahmy visits OCU with an informative presentation

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Resources | Where to Find It K.O. RINEARSON

Eliminate the parasites in your portfolio

Wrap It Up, A and Fast!

By Lauren Hammack

couple of years ago, I bumped into editor-in-chief Elizabeth Meares amid the overpopulated aisles of SuperTarget on Christmas Eve. All other stores had closed.

Their employees were probably relaxing by the fire with family, friends and eggnog, working out the harmony to “Mele Kalikimaka” while Elizabeth and I commiserated over all the last-minute details we still hadn’t crossed off our lists.

We work in a business of deadlines, so we wondered why experience had taught us nothing about working ahead on our acquisitions. With stockings (and bellies) waiting to be filled, we made a pact that night to never allow SuperTarget – a store we love 364 days of the year – to play a role in Christmas Eve traditions again.

Now, as the Christmas noose tightens once again, neither of us are close to having our to-do lists completed, but our shopping lists are done, hallelujah. Knowing that December days pass at the speed of light, we thought of you when we made our own lists – mostly in hopes that we won’t end up wrestling you over a coin sorter (aisle 41) or a pair of toe socks (aisle 17) this Christmas Eve. december 2010 | slice

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DETAILS | Things We Love, page 27 page 28 Mega check “Jenny” leather palm glove with wool tweed upper in new classic ($225); dark chestnut leather glove with classic check inside 3” cuff liner ($250); dark nickel leather glove with classic check inside 3” cuff liner ($250); black leather glove with classic check inside 3” cuff liner ($250); mega check “Jenny” palm glove with wool tweed upper in charcoal ($225); all from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com | Karen Adams 2011 desk calendar ($60) from No Regrets in Oklahoma City, 753.5485, www.noregretsokc. com | Krishna Swallowtail, 11”x14” ($275); Gloss Swallowtail, 16”x20” ($520); Morpho Didius, 11”x14” ($240); from Gordon Stuart in Oklahoma City, 843.6500, www.gordonstuart.com page 29 Ögon Designs aluminum shell card case ($39); diamond patterned billfold ($72); three-slot ID wallet ($42); from Route 66 in Oklahoma City, 848.6166 | On the Rocks solid granite drink chillers ($32) from Route 66 in Oklahoma City, 848.6166 | Totum propane or natural gas outdoor heat tower ($1,199) and battery pack ($199) from Everything BBQ in Oklahoma City, 463.3227, www. everythingbbq.com | Stainless steel wire bracelets ($20.95-$28.95 per set) and safari bracelets ($12.95-$14.95 each) from Blush in Norman, 701.8600, www.blushnorman.com

With over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, Chad Ferrell offers his clients a unique and personalized approach to help manage and protect their investments. His approach to investing is geared toward individuals, businesses, churches, foundations and endowments with a minimum account size of $100,000.

Chad Ferrell, President CFP®, CLU, ChFC 301 N. Bryant Avenue, Suite 120 • Edmond, OK 73034 Tel 405.341.9942 • Toll Free 877.341.9975 • Fax 405.341.6775 cferrell@wfafinet.com • www.chadferrell.wfadv.com Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Ferrell Wealth Management is a separate entity from WFAFN. ©2009 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved. 0609-0015 [74030-v1] A1284

Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee

MAY Lose Value

Spaces | Discerning Design

Setting the

Table

By Sara Gae Waters Photos by K.O. Rinearson

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hat inspires a great holiday table?

An atmosphere or a mood? The food or the company? Maybe it’s simply the occasion, or it’s all of the above. In December, as we close in on one of the most beautiful occasions to make merry, consider both your inspiration and what might inspire your guests. Celebrate to the fullest!

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SPACES | Setting the Table, page 84

page 86 Linens and dinner plates by Juliska, chargers

by Jan Barboglio, and silverware, goblets and serving pieces by Match from Cayman’s in Norman, 360.3913, caymanscollection.com; Florals by A Date with Iris in Oklahoma City, 604.5959, adatewithiris@yahoo.com page 88 All Juliska glass and dinner plates from Cayman’s in Norman, 360.3913, caymanscollection.com;

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Resources | Where to Find It

Old World Iron

Stairs, Gates & Balconies for Fine Homes

cupcakes by Amy Cakes in Norman, 360.1131, www.getamycakes.com; florals from A Date with Iris in Oklahoma City, 604.5959, adatewithiris@ yahoo.com Get Smart | The Right Stuff

GET THIS PARTY STARTED! In the season when we feast, then feast some more, the first step toward success involves the best tools to get the job done.

Todd Miller

Take a Dip

Live on the Edge

Before the big meal, toss in some Gruyère and let guests make their own appetizers. Afterwards, melt some chocolate and pass around the marshmallows.

Ruffoni’s heavy-gauge, hand-hammered copper fondue pot conducts heat beautifully, with or without the porcelain liner, while the wooden handles stay cool.

Includes six stainless steel forks. Made in Italy.

Fine cutlery is always a wise investment for any cook. World-renowned bladesmith Bob Kramer pairs (and pares) with Japanese knife maker Shun to create beauty in design and function in his signature cutlery. Each knife’s 64 alternating layers of nickel and stainless steel produce an artistic pattern on the slim blade, finished with moisture-resistant cocobolo Pakka Wood handles for the ultimate in comfort. (See inset for instructional inspiration by Chef James Marshall.)

Stay in Shape

Create an instant patisserie effect with these cute dough cutters in holiday motifs. Offering a precise cut every time, the spring-release cutter reduces the time your hands touch the dough – all the better for a lovely crust.

Get Mobile

Who pines for more time in the kitchen during the holidays? Enjoy a little culinary freedom with this Remote Roasting Thermometer. Both a timer and a temperature gauge in one compact tool, the receiver unit lets you roam freely and will alert you when cooking time has elapsed or your meat has roasted to the desired temperature.

Be Warm in Winter

Timeless Elegance Heirloom Quality Custom Iron Works Hundreds

of references from home

builders, designers, decorators and homeowners… just ask us!

8405 Mantle Avenue • Oklahoma City, OK • 405.722.0008 • www.owiokc.com

Merry Christmas to All

Beautiful enough to be a centerpiece, Star Home’s nickel-plated stainless steel chafing dish is large enough to keep family-sized portions of holiday fare warming right through seconds or thirds.

Includes a water pan and stainless steel food pan, and best of all, they’re dishwasher safe.

Make the Transfer

Even if it’s been browning in the oven all morning, the bird can still put up a decent wrestling match during the transfer from pan to serving platter. All-Clad’s stainless steel turkey lifter features pointed prongs for ease in turning and lifting..

Get Into the Grind

The question isn’t “What can this thing do?” It’s “What can’t this thing do?” AllClad combines the uniform heating efficiency of stainless steel with the largest capacity food mill available – just what you need to whip up some mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, homemade sauces or holiday jams and jellies.

Oklahoma City chef and culinary instructor James Marshall is our go-to resource for the proper use, technique and care of fine cutlery. No matter which cutlery you own, James can provide the right instruction for making the most of your investment. Contact James Marshall at 813.5492. Visit his blog at www.realfood-realfitness.blogspot.com.

Get Whipped

Add instant flavor and a finishing flair with the Gourmet Whip Plus, featuring an airtight system to lock in flavor, three decorator tips and a stainless steel thread for dispensing cream, frosting, soft cheeses or jelly.

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GET SMART | Get This Party Started!, page 114 page 114 Shun/Bob Kramer Meiji six-piece knife set ($1,499.95) and All-Clad turkey lifter ($35) from Williams-Sonoma in Oklahoma City, 843.5013, www.williams-sonoma.com; Star Home Designs 4-quart silvertone oval chafing dish ($150) from Dillard’s in Oklahoma City, 755.5220 and 840.8495 and Norman, 329.2600, www.dillards.com page 115 Ruffoni copper fondue pot ($299), remote roasting thermometer ($49.95), All-Clad stainless steel food mill ($149.95), holiday set of four pie crust cutters ($18) and mini cream whipper ($55) from Williams-Sonoma in Oklahoma City, 843.5013, www.williams-sonoma.com

Going,

Going,

Gown

By Lauren Hammack Photos by K.O. Rinearson

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s 2010 winds down, another notable season is well underway. ’Tis the season of the evening gown. A cocktail dress may well get the job done the other 11 months of the year, but in a season wholly devoted to grand entrances and memorable imagery, there’s simply no substitute for a fabulous gown that can gracefully upstage all the sparkle and festivity of the holidays.

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DESIGNERS’ NOTEBOOK | Going, Going, Gown, page 129 cover Armani Collezioni gown ($1,595) from Mr. Ooley’s in Oklahoma City, 879.0888, www. mrooleys.com pavé CZ teardrop earrings ($130) from Ruth Meyers in Nichols Hills, 842.1478, www.ruthmeyers.com page 129 Theia purple gown ($995), bracelet ($395), earrings ($190) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com

Landscape Design Install

Showrooms: 1301 E Reno • 5308 N Classen Blvd 405.848.6642 • www.calverts.com

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page 130 KAUFMANFRANCO violet gown ($3,295), Mauboussin amethyst ring ($2,445) from Gordon Stuart in Oklahoma City, 843.6500, www.gordonstuart.com

page 131 upper left: Nicole Miller dress ($640) Jenlari earrings ($120) from The Webb in Norman, 321.8289, www.shopthewebb.com lower left: Carmen Marc Valvo gown ($940), Yolanta brown Swarovski pearl-wrap bracelet ($125) and pearl lariat necklace ($185) from Ruth Meyers in Nichols Hills, 842.1478, www.ruthmeyers.com far right: Tadashi Shoji gown ($415) Jenlari bracelet ($178) and earrings ($120) from The Webb in Norman, 321.8289, www.shopthewebb.com page 132 David Meister gown ($615), earrings ($230) bracelet ($380) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com page 133 left: KAUFMANFRANCO gown ($2,995) Mauboussin earrings ($1,835) from Gordon Stuart in Oklahoma City, 843.6500, www.gordonstuart. com right: Theia gown ($750) Pavé earrings ($130) from Ruth Meyers in Nichols Hills, 842.1478, www. ruthmeyers.com Designers’ Notebook | Passion for Fashion

The Shoe Must Go On

Specializing in custom design and construction for new homes and remodeling projects.

By Lauren Hammack Photo by K.O. Rinearson

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t would be criminal to restrict holiday ornamentation to the tree when so much of the best seasonal decorating starts from the ground up. Shining brighter than Clark Griswold’s front lawn at Christmas, evening shoes for winter pack all the embellishments we love: rhinestones, sequins, crystals, bows, lace, satin and yes, even spikes. It’s an indisputable law of womanhood that dictates you can never have too many shoes. Law abiding as we are, we’ve found 10 “perfect pairs” for the season.

512 S.W. 3rd, OKC | 228.4900 | Call for Showroom Appointment www.monticellocabinets.com

Clockwise from top: Poetic Licence “Mistletoe Kisses” satin peep-toe in zinc from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique | Nina “Erna” peep-toe mini-sequined pump from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique | Rene Caovilla satin gray slingback pump from Gordon Stuart | Sam Edelman “Lorissa” black suede peep-toe pump with spike-covered heel from Heirloom Shoe | Dior “Plumetis” peep-toe pump in light beige from Gordon Stuart | Nina “Ulexa” slingback with ruffled strap in gold royal satin from The Webb | Missoni peep-toe pump in blush with black lace from Balliets | Rene Caovilla stone-embellished gray pump from Gordon Stuart | Nina “Lizbet” embossed gunmetal t-strap sandal from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique | (center) Stuart Weitzman “Wisehi” beaded evening sandal in anthracite from Balliets

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DESIGNERS’ NOTEBOOK | The Shoe Must Go On, page 134 Clockwise from top: Poetic Licence “Mistletoe Kisses” peep-toe ($138) from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique in Edmond, 359.0044, www. pinksugarshoeboutique.com; Nina “Erna” peep-toe pump ($98) from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique in Edmond, 359.0044, www.pinksugarshoeboutique.com; Rene Caovilla sling back ($1,070) from Gordon Stuart in Oklahoma City, 843.6500, www.gordonstuart.com; Sam Edelman “Lorissa” peep-toe pump ($199) from Heirloom Shoe in Oklahoma City, 605.0356; Dior “Plumetis” peep-toe pump ($890) from Gordon Stuart in Oklahoma City, 843.6500, www.gordonstuart.com; Nina “Ulexa” slingback ($88) from The Webb in Norman, 321.8289; www.shopthewebb.com; Missoni pump ($475) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www. balliets.com; Rene Caovilla pump ($1,160) from Gordon Stuart in Oklahoma City, 843.6500, www.gordonstuart.com; Nina “Lizbet” sandal ($98) from Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique in Edmond, 359.0044, www.pinksugarshoeboutique.com; (center) Stuart Weitzman “Wisehi” sandal, ($398) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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1 Dibs Design Center 15020 Bristol Park Place, Edmond 753.4466 2nd Friday Circuit of Art www.2ndfridaynorman.com 360.1162 405 Imports 588 Buchanan, Norman 217.4100 1014 Boutique 14201 N May, OKC 755.0356 The Abbey at Fairview Farm N Western & 150th, Edmond 640.9210 All-College Basketball Classic www.ticketmaster.com 800.745.3000 AllenStyle Homes www.allenstylehomes.com 470.8338 Andrew C. Thomas, Architect www.andrewcthomas.com 848.7579 Angels Foster Family Network www.angelsfosterokc.org 285.6193 Armstrong Auditorium www.armstrongauditorium.org 285.1010 [Artspace] at Untitled 1 NE 3rd, OKC 815.9995 Ayers, Dr. N. Paul 3400 W Tecumseh, Ste 300, Norman 515.2222 Bajaj Plastic Surgery 6205 N Santa Fe, OKC 810.8448 Balliets 5801 NW Grand, OKC 848.7811 B.C. Clark Jewelers www.bcclark.com Beau’s Wine Shop 2810 Country Club, OKC 842.8866 Blush 566 Buchanan, Ste E, Norman 701.8600 Bob Moore Infiniti 12910 N Broadway Extension, OKC 866.347.5898 Body Rock Fitness Club & Café 9235 N Penn, OKC 608.1190 Breast Imaging of Oklahoma 2601 Kelley Pointe, Edmond 844.2601 Brent Gibson Classic Home Design www.brentgibson.com 340.1980 Broadway Antiques & Market 114 S Broadway, Edmond 340.8215 Brown, Kermit www.kermitbrown.com 755.4422 Cain & Cain 1770 W Main, Norman 364.2246 Calvert’s Plant Interiors 5308 N Classen, OKC 848.6642 Cantina Laredo Penn Square Mall, OKC 840.1051 Casady Square N Penn at Britton, OKC Caviness Landscape Design www.cavinesslandscape.com 330.2844 Cayman’s 2001 W Main, Norman 360.3969 Cedarburg Square 6726 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany 440.0001 Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity 232.4828 Cinnamon Bears 102 S Broadway, Edmond 330.2327 Citizens Bank of Edmond www.citizensedmond.com 341.6650 Classical Ballet Academy 2433 Wilcox, Norman 321.6913 Coki Bay 4050 N Interstate, Norman 310.4633 The Colcord 15 N Robinson, OKC 601.4300 The Consortium 9215 N Penn, OKC 286.4183 Coredination Pilates 128 E Main, Ste 201, Norman 701.8140 Courtyard Antiques 3314 S Broadway, Edmond 359.2719 Cox Communications www.cox.com 600.0109 Craig Orthodontics 706 24th Avenue NW, Norman 321.1926 Crescent Market 6409 Avondale, Nichols Hills 842.2000 The Culinary Kitchen 7302 N Western, OKC 418.4884 The Curtain Exchange 6435 Avondale, Nichols Hills 840.0090 Cypress Springs www.cypressspringsresidence.com 286.9500 Davis Real Estate Services 201.2626 Decorative Water Gardens & Landscapes 2001 E Britton, OKC 359.0140 Dekorum 333 W Wilshire, OKC Derma Logic 2121 W Main, Norman 447.4411 Designer Rugs 7118 N Western, OKC 842.9000 Diagnostic Radiology 902 S Bryant, Edmond 348.1900 dulaney’s urban.flower.home.

7660 N Western, OKC 607.8880 Elks Alley Mercantile 1201 S Broadway, Edmond 340.2400 Edmond Antiques 17 S Broadway, Edmond 471.5555 Essentials 9225 N Penn, OKC 842.6401 Fashion Boutique 104 S Broadway, Edmond 330.3057 Ferrell Wealth Management 301 N Bryant, Ste 120, Edmond 341.9942 Firelake Grand Casino www.firelakegrand.com 96.GRAND First American Bank www.bankfab.com 579.7000 First National Bank of Oklahoma 5625 N Western, OKC 848.2001 First Source Real Estate 12020 N Penn, OKC 236.4747 Forest Creek Estates www.forestcreekedmond.com 607.4879 Furniture Buy Consignment 5801 N May, OKC 418.8488 Gfeller Studio www.gfellerstudio.com 843.1411 Gordon Stuart 6500 N Western, OKC 843.6500 Grant Design 473.9978 Haggard’s Fine Furniture 3415 N May, OKC 942.1985 Hanstein, Mark T., DDS 201 Robert S. Kerr, Ste 521, OKC 235.7288 Hardware Expressions 210 36th Avenue SW, Ste F, Norman 364.0539 Heirloom Shoe 4415 N Western, OKC 605.0356 Heritage Trust www.heritagetrust.com 848.8899 st

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The Hill at Bricktown Jazzercise Edmond J Spencer Jewelry & Gifts Kidoodles Toy Zone KS Design LA Sun & Sport Louie’s Grill & Bar Love, Dr. Tim Marble Designs The Menopause Center of Oklahoma The Melting Pot Mercy Hospital Metro Appliances and More Mister Robert Mitchell’s Jewelry Monticello Cabinets & Doors Morrison Supply Company N45 Fitness Naifeh Fine Jewelry Nancy’s Nonna’s & The Painted Door Norwalk Furniture & Design notting hill Oak Tree Occasions The Office Drinks & Nosh OKC Ballet Okie Boutique

ADDRESS

www.thehillokc.com 2nd & Bryant, Edmond www.jspencerjewelry.com 425 W Main, Norman 4207 N Western, OKC Northpark Mall, OKC www.louiesgrillandbar.com 11101 Hefner Pointe, Ste 104, OKC 400 NE 150th, Edmond 1705 S Renaissance, Edmond www.meltingpot.com www.mercy.net www.metroappliancesandmore.com 109 E Main, Norman 218 E Main, Norman 512 SW 3rd, OKC 501 NE 122nd, Ste C, OKC 14001 N McAuley, Ste 220, OKC N Penn & Britton, OKC Northpark Mall, OKC 1 Mickey Mantle, OKC 12100 N May, OKC 7200 N Western, OKC Kelley & Sorghum Mill, Edmond 2001 W Main, Norman 5929 N May, Ste 101, OKC www.okcballet.com www.travelok.com Oklahoma Center for Implants and Periodontics 9112 N May, OKC Oklahoma City Museum of Art 415 Couch, OKC Old World Iron 8405 Mantle, OKC OU Medical Center Edmond www.edmondemergency.com OU Physicians Plastic Surgery 825 NE 10th, Ste 5350, OKC Parkview at Coffee Creek 2801 Shortgrass, Edmond Partners in Divorce Accountability 1900 E 15th, Ste 700D, Edmond PhotoArt Studios www.photoart.com Physicians Optical Modern Eyewear 4200 W Memorial, Ste 101, OKC Pink Sugar Shoe Boutique 15th & Bryant, Edmond Quail Creek Bank 122nd & N May, OKC Red Chateau 9205 N Penn, OKC Regina’s 6478 Avondale, Nichols Hills Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. 3001 United Founders, Ste A, OKC Rococo Restaurant & Fine Wine 2824 N Penn, OKC Room 22 Northpark Mall, OKC Route 66 50 Penn Place, OKC Ruth Meyers 63rd & N Western, Nichols Hills Sacred Heart 23 S Broadway, Edmond Santa Fe Family Life Center www.sfflc.com Sees Design 1818 N Western, OKC Shevaun Williams Commercial Photography www.shevaunwilliams.com Simpson Brockhaus Fine Jewelry 1289 E 15th, Ste 120, Edmond S.J. Haggard & Co. 6436 Avondale, Nichols Hills Smith and Nephew www.oklahomajointpain.com Sooner Theatre www.soonertheatre.org Southwestern Publishing www.sliceok.com Southwestern Stationers 4500 N Santa Fe, OKC Southwest Tile & Marble 100 N Classen, OKC St. Anthony Hospital www.saintsok.com St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 222 NW 15th, OKC Suburban Contemporary Furniture 201 N Portland, OKC The Sushi Bar 1201 NW 178th, Ste 123, Edmond Treece and Rhines Trochta’s Flowers & Greenhouses www.trochtasflowers.com The Tulip Tree 360 24th Avenue NW, Norman Uptown Kids Children’s Boutique 5840 N Classen, Ste 3, OKC Van Cleef’s a Salon 6452 Avondale, Nichols Hills Whiteneck, Susan, DDS 2408 Palmer, Norman Wing Stop www.wingstop.com Wing Stop on Penn 12225 N Penn, OKC The Wood Garden 7650 N Western, OKC Yeaman Signature Health Clinic 809 N Findlay, Ste 103, Norman

PHONE 228.1099 359.8088 360.TOYS 524.7868 752.2627 751.LOVE 751.2237 715.4GYN 235.1000

321.1818 360.2515 228.4900 752.0142 606.1246 607.4323 748.7227 235.4410 748.5774 842.1500 348.1804 217.8467 778.8882 848.8637 947.0486 236.3100 722.0008 844.5700 271.4864 340.1975 330.4015 557.0924 749.4285 359.0044 755.1000 842.2262 842.7774 942.1234 528.2824 607.0902 848.6166 842.1478 285.0927 840.1817 525.1818 359.7000 843.9200 321.9600 842.2266 525.9411 235.3393 600.3405 946.4387 285.8484 789.2711 848.3338 329.1060 418.8881 843.4826 321.6166 755.4411 848.9663 310.4300

We are new to the neighborhood but not new in town

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klahoma City periodontists, Dr. Robin Henderson and Dr. Chris Poore have upgraded to a new state of the art facility which allows them to provide top-quality service.

As specialists in the areas of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, they are committed to providing quality and compassionate patient care when it comes to oral health, specifically the gums and bone that support the teeth. Advances in technology and procedures make visiting the periodontist much easier than it used to be. There are now ways to accomplish optimum oral health with newer techniques that require less recovery time. “My practice philosophies are simple, approach necessary treatment conservatively and treat everyone as family.� - Dr. Robin Henderson.

At the Oklahoma Center for Implants and Periodontics, they go to great lengths to make your visit a pleasant one from the time you walk in the door. Their team of professionals works closely with other dental professionals and referring dentists to achieve long-term success of your oral health, an important part of total patient care.

Robin D. Henderson, DMD, MS Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Chris Poore, DDS, MS Periodontics & Implant Dentistry

Oklahoma Center for Implants and Periodontics

9 1 1 2 N o r t h M ay Av e n u e ~ O k l a h o m a C i t y ~ 4 0 5 . 9 4 7 . 0 4 8 6 www.okperioimplant.com

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Last Laugh | Say It With a Gift

WHEN THE MESSAGE MATTERS

By Lauren Hammack

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hether a gift is a reflection of the giver, the recipient or both, each one sends a message. Sometimes, decoding the exact message can be tricky.

Does the great watch mean the relationship has taken a more “committed” turn? The giver just wanted you to have an awesome watch? You haven’t been on time since 1983?

Other gifts send messages that are much less cryptic.

Short of buying advertising space on a billboard, the giver is very probably trying to tell you something, and whatever it is, it ain’t good. Nonetheless, you owe it to yourself to sit up and take note because, odds are, if you find yourself the recipient of any of these gifts, everyone else in the room knows something you don’t.

ROTARY NOSE-HAIR TRIMMER For some reason, the holiday season heightens our awareness of all the hairy people in our lives who evidently fly under the radar the other 11 months – which might explain how the rotary nose-hair trimmer manages to spin its way to the top of gift displays every year. If you receive this torture device as a gift and you’re not Abe Vigoda, then someone is urgently trying to tell you that your appearance has crossed that furry line between just resembling Grandma and being typecast as a Sasquatch for beef jerky commercials. Pleas to “wake up and smell the coffee” have apparently fallen on deaf ears, no doubt due to your aversion to depilation of any kind about the head and face.

WII FIT™ Make of it what you will, but unless you have specifically listed the Wii Fit™ on your Christmas wish list, you can’t mistake the message the gift broadcasts: you’re a wee fat.

Maybe you were planning to get in shape for the new year anyway. It’s an admirable resolution, we all agree. A gym membership may be even more telling, as it practically shouts, “I could have given you the Wii Fit™, but I’d rather you do your sweating somewhere else.”

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SPANX® Who doesn’t love a pair of Spanx ®? Everybody – and I mean every body – looks better in these shapewear undergarments (now available for men, too) that lovingly smooth and forgive the physical remnants of every lump of pecan divinity you’ve eaten each Christmas until now. Specialty lingerie stores may bulge with customers all month, but don’t be confused. A gift of lingerie conveys an altogether different sentiment than the gift of shapewear, which sends only one firm message: contain yourself.

THREE FLAVORS OF POPCORN IN A TIN I’ll admit, I love the cheddar and the caramel flavors, despite my suspicion they were probably popped last Easter (not that it really matters by 4pm on any work day). What matters is how the hell I’ve ended up on the receiving end of a tin of old popcorn. Sowing (popcorn) seeds of disappointment, this gift confides to its recipient that there was a hasty trip to Sam’s, and something in that frenzied, retail chaos reminded someone of you. Too bad you couldn’t have scored a case of cash register tape or a 20-pack bag of fryer breasts instead.

THE SNUGGIE® Despite its skyrocket rise to the top of the most popular products list on Walgreen’s “As Seen on TV” aisle, receiving a Snuggie® blanket is no victory on Christmas morning. Your synthetic-fiber Snuggie® may keep you warm on winter nights on the couch, but it won’t lessen the chill of knowing what the laws of the Christmas retail universe dictate: 99 percent of all Snuggie® are purchased at 11:30pm on Christmas Eve (only because Sam’s was closed). Worse is Snuggie’s® message: Keep eating that tin of popcorn in your Snuggie® on the couch and you’ll be doomed to a lifetime of doing the Wii Fit™ workout in your Spanx®, you hairy thing.

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Emotionally stirring at any time of year, the Field of Empty Chairs is intensely poignant when draped in Christmas wreaths. Tony Stizza, Director of Video for the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, captured this image at the height of last season’s Christmas Eve snowfall.

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