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Contents | Features

March 58

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Spoiled for Choice

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Unique Café on the Corner

Christopher Le took family heritage in a personal direction with delicious results – the former architecture student builds a fresh experience in Norman’s Coriander Café.

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Gearing Up the Ghost

Providing and executing creativity for clients without stealing their spotlight can be tricky. Ghost Advertising, operating from its new OKC office, is just the specter for the job.

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Where Contrasts Converge

Concept and intuition, fine craftsmanship but a willingness to preserve natural flaws… Don Narcomey’s creative journey between opposing poles is a work in progress.

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Charting a New Course

Spring’s approach prompts anticipation and optimism, especially in fashion, but don’t go overboard – these jaunty nautical looks will help you set sail for salute-worthy style.

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At Home in the Garden

Botanical buff Bob Corcorran knows Nature rarely repeats itself, so he happily embraces change in his thoughtfully designed home garden; one of its only constants is its power to amaze.

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Contents | Departments

Letters

From the Editor 18 To the Editor 20

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Spritz

Socially (Ob)Scene 22 Luck o’ the Irish 24

Details

Reveal a New You 27

Pursuits

Visual Performance Events Calendar

33 40 47 56

Wanderlust

Spoiled for Choice 58

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Fare

At Winter’s End Limon Aid Unique Café on the Corner Memories and Meringue

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Spaces

At Home in the Garden 72 Setting the Table 80 Rock Solid 85

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Contents | Departments

Living Well

Hexa-What?

Modern Cancer Therapy Saving Your Skin Find Your Zone

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Marketplace

Gearing Up the Ghost 98 How to Manage an Inheritance 104 Action for the Long Haul 106

Glimpse

Where Contrasts Converge More Than a Condition Creative Escape The Other Side of Robert Mills

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Designers’ Notebook

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Charting a New Course 120

Out & About

Party Directory 133

Last Laugh

Exercises in Futility 150

Last Look

Natalie Kurkjian 152

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Contributors | Behind the Curtain

Robert Custer

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rcuster2@gmail.com Robert is a New Age renaissance man who blends personal fitness with a positive approach to life. He has traveled the world on 11 different mission trips (Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize, Panama, Nevis, Mexico and Nigeria), climbed Mount Rainier twice, won fitness challenges and participated in annual motorcycle trips around the country on his Harley.

Robert is an AMFPT Certified Fitness Trainer, motivational speaker and counselor, and was pastor of the Norman church he founded for 10 years. Among his many facets are teacher, talk show host, missionary, writer and technocrat. The idea for his monthly fitness column in this magazine was hatched over a beverage at a local coffee shop, where Robert managed to shoot down every really good excuse for not exercising that our editor and another contributing writer managed to throw at him, much to their dismay. A graduate of OSU, he has been passionate about fitness as long as he can remember and constantly seeks out new ways to help himself and others achieve their desired level of fitness. He is obsessive, passionate and something of a perfectionist. His motto: “You’ve only got one life, make it great!”

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Caring for you and your baby is a work of Mercy.

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March kicks off Slice’s 90 Days To Summer Challenge, and Robert will be leading the way with expertise and motivation to keep us all moving in the right direction. Join the challenge at www.facebook.com/Slice90days.

Erick Gfeller

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Though Erick’s photography experience is wide-ranging (aviation, energy, healthcare, tourism), he has refined his style to focus his talent on what he most enjoys: people. Young and old, famous and infamous. His assignments have included photographing Archduke Géza von Habsburg of Austria and Sarah, Duchess of York, rock ‘n’ roll icons Sammy Hagar and Steven Tyler, along with a myriad of other musicians, TV personalities and professional athletes. His innovation and creativity are enhanced by his love of exploration and outdoor adventure – cycling, kayaking and mountain biking. He cherishes his faith, wife Brawna, and their two kids, Tristan and Zoe. Keep up with Erick’s most recent projects and adventures at www.facebook.com/gfellerstudio.

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Letters | From the Editor

Timeless Appeal W

hen we went in search of “the” look for spring, the answer came back to us in the form of navy and white, khaki and red. Nautical, it seems, has returned in a big way.

Unfortunately, nature wasn’t exactly in the mood to provide clear sailing. When you’re surrounded by snow and more snow (so much for all those “last winter was so harsh, this year will definitely be mild” predictions), where do you find inspiration for showcasing crisp, breezy warm-weather looks, given that you’re bundled up to the point of looking like the Michelin tire man?

It turns out we didn’t have to look far. In fact, the inspiration was just on the other side of my office door – the one that connects to creative director Mia Blake’s office.

Mia’s grandfather, Victor Heldenbrand, served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII. While stationed in the Pacific, he painted nose art on his squadron’s planes, including iconic pin-up girls. A perusal of the family scrapbook turned up a photograph of one such pin-up – an incredibly tall and leggy blonde with an outfit comprised entirely of a pair of shoes. On the back of the photograph is a note from Victor: “This is part of the way I spend my spare time. Lots of fun.”

So with visions of Betty Grable and sounds from the Andrews Sisters rolling around in our heads, we set a course to collect outfits that cried, “Hello, sailor!” from across the metro. The task certainly involved more clothing than some of Victor’s art, but it was still a good time for all. It’s a fresh, cheerful aesthetic that feels simultaneously vintage and timeless. See the full fashion spread on page 120.

Victor made it back safely from the war and spent the next six decades energetically devoting himself to his family – including his wife of 61 years, Jeanette – his church and the community. He passed away in 2007, but he left an enduring

Victor Heldenbrand, photographed in New Guinea during WWII, and below, painting nose art on one of his squadron’s planes.

legacy behind for the generations of Heldenbrands that followed.

Let’s hear it for the boys…

Victor was a sterling example of what fatherhood should be, and he wasn’t alone. The metro has an abundance of men whose outstanding work in raising their own children is just part of their drive to make the lives of those around them better. And we’d like to tell their stories.

If you know one of these exceptional fathers and community leaders, nominate

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Letters | To the Editor

Acclaim From All Over Spaces | Discerning Design

A Masterpiece of

Elemental Design

By Lauren Hammack Photos by K.O. Rinearson

Inspired by the land, Tom and Lisa Price’s hidden paradise is a flawless, harmonious blend of home and nature. Welcome to Anam Cara.

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I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful job you and your team did representing our home in the November issue of Slice (“A Masterpiece of Elemental Design,” November 2010). We are still getting compliments! The whole process was made so easy by your team, and they were so gracious… we couldn’t have asked for more! I have heard nothing but praise for the new format, and I anxiously await each issue. Thank you for giving our city a magazine that portrays style, class and success.

Lisa Price Arcadia, OK

Bonjour! I received a copy of Slice with the article on the Québec Winter Carnival by Elaine Warner (“Winter Magic,” January 2011). Your magazine is absolutely astonishing in its quality.

A website is fine, but it is sometimes difficult to appreciate the quality of the final product. Of course, the fact that Elaine’s article is very well written and very well researched does not hurt!

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Spritz | This & That

Socially (Ob)Scene

By Lauren Hammack Photo by Ari Scott

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t always starts out the same way… the spark of a harebrained idea ignites, and before you know it, there’s no stopping it.

That’s just how it happened for merrymaker and unemployed actor Charlie Todd, who, along with two buddies, staged a prank in a bar years ago, just to see how far they could take it.

The answer is a hilariously entertaining, long, long way.

Todd is now a professional prankster and the founder of the New York Citybased random-pranks group Improv Everywhere. Holding true to its vision of “causing scenes of chaos and joy in public places,” Improv Everywhere (IE) is best known for its annual “No Pants Subway Ride” through NYC’s congested subway system every January.

Each IE prank, or “mission,” is carefully orchestrated, which arguably takes the “improv” aspect out of the execution of the pranks. What happens afterwards – from crowd reactions to swift arrests – is entirely unpredictable. While the 10th annual “No Pants Subway Ride” in 2011 drew more than 3,500 pantless participants (and untold numbers of curious glances), the ride was a little bumpier five years ago when NYC’s finest escorted away eight of the mission’s “agents,” wearing nothing but their skivvies and a pair of handcuffs.

Throughout its 100-plus rollicking missions over the past decade, IE has involved tens of thousands of agents in pranks ranging from spontaneous musicals in food courts and a surprise wedding reception for an unsuspecting

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pair of newlyweds at City Hall (complete with gifts, rented tents, bridesmaids, groomsmen and a DJ) to the mind-boggling “Human Mirror,” a double-vision mission involving 16 sets of identical twins on the subway.

What’s the point? According to Todd, who teaches improv at NYC’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, the point is “comedy for comedy’s sake.” The group doesn’t promote any other cause. Further, IE pranks are always happy ones that just give spectators a riotous laugh; Todd believes that pranks don’t have to involve humiliation or embarrassment.

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Luck o’ the Irish

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By Lauren Hammack

n anticipation of last month’s Chinese New Year, I recently spent some time online at the Feng Shui Mall, which has dedicated an entire section to good luck charms for 2011, the year of the Golden Metallic Rabbit.

I’m comforted to know that 2011 promises to be a better year than 2010 for the Dragon, my Chinese Zodiac sign. According to Feng Shui Mall, I can expect a series of small but meaningful victories throughout the year – although, as the site points out, it’s prudent to keep a few Feng Shui products on hand. Taking no chances, I probably will.

I’m not alone in my reverence for luck and superstitions. St. Patrick’s Day may bring the luck of the Irish, but some of us need more than green beer and an annual dose of good fortune.

Tracey Zeeck claims that one small change on this New Year’s Day has made a big difference. “I’ve eaten black-eyed peas on New Year’s my whole life.

I just switched to lentils in 2011. Good luck’s been pouring in,” she says.

Slice Magazine’s creative director, Mia Blake, credits her game-day ritual for more than just her own good luck. “I have an OU shirt I wear to help my husband Mike bolster his die-hard fandom during the games. If things are getting rough, he makes me wear an OU hat, too. I’ve pulled the team back from the brink many times.”

Vicki Fancher’s good luck comes from a more sentimental memento. “I have a New Testament, with a copper front cover, given to my dad by his mom when he left for WWII (at 17) to keep him safe. It’s very well worn, but I carry it with me when I travel.”

Kim Searls carries a smooth black rock from Canada and a pocket shrine from Santuario de Chimayo that was rubbed in the magic dirt. When asked whether these work better than, say, a rabbit’s foot, Kim affirms, “It does for the rabbit.”

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Reveal a New You

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raditionally, we look at March as the beginning of spring, but it’s also the month the bill comes due for winter-weary skin, hair and overall appearance. As the sun emerges from the mantle of winter, it’s a great time to greet the new season with a fresh outlook. Here’s a spring checklist for revitalizing, rejuvenating and reinventing a new you.

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Details | Things We Love

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Why is it that store shelves are stuffed with whitening formulas of toothpaste, yet so many people have nothing to show for it? The answer probably has more to do with marketing claims on product packaging than actual whitening power. For real results (say, to go five to 10 shades lighter), you’ll need a professional job, which could involve whitening trays or in-office treatment. According to Dr. Susan Whiteneck, DDS, one in-office treatment is the equivalent of a month’s worth of tray whitening, the better to jumpstart the process. Trays can be used afterward to maintain your bright smile.

Tressed Out

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Skin Deep

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Details | Things We Love

Kiss and Makeup

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By all appearances, the overweight and the out-ofshape on TV programs have it easy. They solve all their problems within the parameters of a weekly 60-minute program. You, on the other hand, can’t get the job done in an hour (except maybe by surgical means – and we don’t judge). Change your mind, body and spirit in 90 days by joining our fitness guru Robert Custer’s 90 Days to Summer Challenge this month. (Find out more on page 93, then join the Facebook conversation at Slice Magazine’s 90 Days to Summer page. We’re pudgy, so we’ll be there, too.)

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any artists hope to make a mental impression on their viewers via their work, or to evoke an emotional response. Santa Fe painter Aleta Pippin aims just a trifle higher: her goal is to trigger a physical reaction through the radiant joy that breathes in her art – it’s no wonder her OKC premiere, which debuts with a reception 5-7pm March 24 at the Howell Gallery, is titled “The Energy of Color.”

Pippin delights in her layering technique of thin glazes upon thin glazes, a process that en-

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courages spontaneous experimentation and interaction with color (which is generally aided by the music playing in the background of her Santa Fe studio) while in pursuit of her constant goals: visual depth and texture, and energetic, warm, vibrant color. She strives for interest in surface texture as well as depth and light by using various media to achieve her desired effect.

As a colorist, Pippin’s paintings should by rights be visually striking. But when seen in person, the cumulative effect of her art’s vibrancy and

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Aleta Pippin, “A Walk in the Garden”

Aleta Pippin, “Golden Ridge”

clarity as well as its luminosity and depth is breathtaking. The work goes far beyond merely “colorful” – it triggers an emotional and visceral impact in the viewer. It is that impact that Pippin strives for in her work; to infuse color and music into her art so as to uplift the spirit of the viewer and evoke an acknowledgement of the amazing possibilities our future holds. “Her work is like nothing else we have in the gallery,” says Laura Howell Tirrell. “It will be a wonderful show.” If that sounds like music to your eyes, go see the exhibit in person… and prepare to be moved.

Visitors to the Howell Gallery can generally find one or two of Pippin’s pieces, but the full effect is a phenomenon both new and brief: March 24-26 only. For more details visit www.howellgallery.com or call 840.4437.

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THE MIDDLE OF ATTENTION

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uring America’s first century, its citizens who wished to better themselves by traveling abroad tended to follow an itinerary loosely based on the Grand Tour: London, Paris, Rome and various Italian cities, Vienna, Munich, wham, bam, you’ve acquired culture, ma’am. In the late 19th century, however, attention began to shift southward toward the great inland sea the Romans considered the middle of the earth. The major cultures and monuments of Spain, Egypt, northern Africa and the Holy Land as viewed through American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries are the basis for the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s newest exhibit: Mediterranea, offering a grand tour of its own beginning March 5.

The selections of American art from the Graham D. Williford Collection include striking landscapes and studies by, among others, David Maitland Armstrong, Charles Caryl Coleman, George Healy and Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow, son of the poet Henry. By exploring themes as diverse as native flora or the effects on society of compound influences from Christianity, Judaism and Islam, these artists helped broaden their own cultural horizons as well as those of their countrymen back at home.

Enjoy the glory that was Greece, the grandeur that was Rome and the thrills that were less-renowned spaces through May 15 at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. This exhibition is made possible through a generous loan from the Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust; visit www.ou.edu/fjjma or call 325.3272 to learn more.

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The Howell Gallery Presents

THE ENERGY OF COLOR Works by Santa Fe artist Aleta Pippin

MOMENTS OF CONNECTION

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Steven Poster, “Kiss My Ass”

teven Poster’s day job is as a Director of Photography, overseeing the camera work for motion pictures that have ranged from “Donnie Darko” to “Rocky V.” In his spare time, he’s self-directed, but his skill and passion are still devoted to photography… just another sort. The man who is current president of the International Cinematographers Guild, a 6,000-member trade union representing camera workers and film publicists, also roams the streets with a camera of his own, intuitively recording the texture of life.

MAINSITE Contemporary Art is proud to become part of his personal journey by hosting an exhibition of Poster’s blackand-white work at its Norman gallery.

“For the past 40 years,” the artist explains, “these photographs have concentrated on specific places and people in distinct social settings. These images are moments of connection with the subject, a recognition of our common humanity.”

The exhibition will remain on display through April 2 – with a reception during the Second Friday Circuit of Art on March 11 – at MAINSITE Contemporary Art, located at 122 E. Main. To learn more, visit www.mainsite-art.com, www.stevenposter.com, or call 292.8095.

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The Gallery

canvassing the area’s art

By Steve Gill

AND GOING, AND GOING, AND GOING… momentumoklahoma.org, 879.2400 There ain’t no art show like this annual art show, ’cause this annual art show don’t stop. A decade is a long time to maintain an event’s energy and innovation, but the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition isn’t letting the grass grow under its feet – over 100 artists under 30 vied for a spot in the 10th annual Momentum, curated by Clint Stone and Erinn Gavaghan and firing up the Farmer’s Public Market from 8pm until midnight on March 4-5. Dynamic works stressing and expressing motion, live music and entertainment both nights and entry a mere pittance ($10 in advance, $15 at the door)… get a move on!

SIMPLY SPECIAL jrbartgallery.com, 528.6336 Contemporary Primitivist Jim Keffer decided to be an artist at five, and then waited 40 years before putting brush to canvas – when the time’s right, it’s right. An exhibition of his vital, vibrant art invigorates JRB Art at the Elms this month; the show opens during the Paseo’s First Friday Art Walk March 4 and remains at the Elms until March 26.

OLD WEST, YOUNG EYES okyouthexpo.com, 235.0404 Raising livestock isn’t the only path to glory in the Oklahoma Youth Expo – its Western Art Show encourages state students’ creative sides, with three age divisions in the categories of animals, people or Western landscapes. Outstanding entries will hang February 25-March 9 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, then the State Fairgrounds during the Expo itself, March 11-21.

J.P. Morrison’s “Through the Looking Glass”

WITH A SMILE, SOONER-STYLE okartguild.com, 204.1120 Success in this exhibit isn’t dependent on the artist’s group affiliation, age bracket, choice of medium or subject matter; it’s more a matter of attitude. “Oklahoma Friendly 2011,” the latest installment of the Oklahoma Art Guild’s national juried show, will run March 18-April 9 at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery in downtown OKC. As you can probably guess, guests will be welcome.

THE NEW 97S art.ou.edu, 325.7370 The year will soon be drawing to a close – on campus, at least – and while finals are the requisite rubric for demonstrating acquired knowledge, the students of OU’s School of Art and Art History get to put on a show: the 97th annual Student Exhibition is free for public viewing March 21 through April 15 at the nearby National Weather Center.

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City Arts Bearing the Echo of Proving Ground

by Maggie Casey

March 1– May 14

Opening: 5:30-7:30 pm, March 1 Lecture: 12 pm, March 1

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Curtain Calls

metro entertainment takes center stage

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POLE RENDITIONS armstrongauditorium.org, 285.1010 Opole, the National Philharmonic of Poland, continues its first transcontinental tour of the U.S. with an appearance at Edmond’s magnificent Armstrong Auditorium; the award-winning ensemble will perform its Vienna Gala program, anchored by several timeless compositions from Johann Strauss Sr. and Jr. (making the musicians Strausketeers, if you will), for an evening of classical mastery March 3.

THE BEST-LAID PLANS choirs.ou.edu/us, 325.4101 Forget your troubles as the OU Opera Chorus, acting in concert (zing!) with the OU Symphony Orchestra, reenacts a pair of one-act gems from Igor Stravinsky: “Le Rossignol (The Nightingale)” and “Mavra” both tell of happiness gained and lost, plus there’s a robotic doppelganger! Really! March 3-6 at OU’s Reynolds Performing Arts Center.

AND DRINK YOUR OVALTINE jewelboxtheatre.org, 521.1786 Modern audiences accustomed to HD CG in 3D might be astounded at the taut, nerve-racking suspense that can be wrung from the sound of a slowly squeaking hinge. Jewel Box Theatre delves into the golden days of the old Philco set with “Mystery Radio Plays From the 1940s and ‘50s,” taking visitors on an auditory odyssey March 3-27.

Fats Waller

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poteettheatre.com, 232.1371 It’s not quite a straight-and-narrow biography, but if the central character portrayed in this infectious musical seems a little larger than life, remember that Thomas Waller was a pretty big guy; they didn’t call him “Fats” for nothing. The singer, songwriter and master of the stride piano – at least one contemporary called him “the black Horowitz” – was also a consummate entertainer: cheerful, slyly comedic and perpetually effusive, like the joyously energetic swing music he helped introduce to delighted audiences.

Care to join in? St. Luke’s Poteet Theatre fires up “Ain’t Misbehavin’” March 4-20.

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MISSISSIPPI YEARNING cityrep.com, 848.3761 Growing up is a chore under any circumstances; for a Jewish kid whose first departure from Brooklyn is basic training in the South before being shipped off to WWII, it’s more of an ordeal, but at least Neil Simon managed to make it funny. CityRep and TheatreOCU team up to sing the “Biloxi Blues” March 4-20 at the OKC Civic Center.

TUNING UP okcu.edu/music/omt.aspx, 208.5227 Parents just don’t understand, man, so young baron Anton exits stage left to avoid an arranged marriage. He seeks shelter incognito with an avid opera aficionado… but why does the count’s daughter’s name sound familiar?

Arias ensue as OCU’s Opera and Music Theatre Company presents “The Opera Rehearsal” March 4-6 in OCU’s Burg Theatre.

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A KIND OF PARADISE okcphilharmonic.org, 232.7575 A legendary Japanese violinist visits the OKC Civic Center March 5 for “Midori Plays Mendelssohn” – the program includes the composer’s violin concerto in E minor and a passage from “The Hebrides,” as well as the second symphony of Jan Sibelius, marrying Midori’s elegant bowing with the prowess of the OKC Philharmonic for an outstanding installment of the Classics series.

SEASONS CHANGE pasnorman.org, 307.9320 With spring finally upon us, Norman’s Performing Arts Studio puts a coda on its cold-weather concerts this month. It’s time to bid farewell to the Winter Wind series with two final performances in the cozy Santa Fe Depot: March 6 with Tasmanian angel Audrey Auld’s countrytinged folk and the acoustic Italian charm of Beppe Gambetta March 20.

IST ES NICHT ROMANTISCH? brightmusic.org Enjoy an evening of Schubert, Brahms, Schumann and sonic splendor as internationally renowned concert pianists Ning An and Gloria Chien team up to assist Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble in providing audiences with a free dose of “German Romanticism” March 7 at Casady School’s Fee Theatre and again the following evening at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in OKC.

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occc.edu/cas, 682.7576 The Cultural Arts Series at Oklahoma City Community College has a double shot of entertainment this month, starting March off with a patriotic bang courtesy of the Dallas Brass – the esteemed ensemble appears at Westmoore High School to take listeners on an American Musical Journey, an energetic trip through our country’s musical legacy. The month goes out like a lamb (or at least a thousand-pound bovine freight train with the disposition of a lamb) with the story of a reluctant matador and his unusually placid opponent in “Ferdinand the Bull” March 29-30 in OCCC’s Bruce Owen Theater.

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FORWARD, MARCH(ES)! uco.edu/cfad, 974.3375 Louisa May Alcott didn’t relish the idea of writing a book about girls coming of age and thought her initial foray was dreadfully dull. Fortunately, generations of readers (and viewers) continue to enjoy the chance to disagree based on the results: the semiautobiographical tale of “Little Women” lives on March 3-6 at UCO’s Mitchell Hall Theater.

CATCH THAT RABBIT edmondfinearts.com, 340.4481 Generally speaking, children who mysteriously enter fantastical worlds with talking animals and strange quests return having learned an important lesson about themselves or how life works.

In this case, the moral seems to be that people are just weird. The young actors of the Edmond Fine Arts Institute explore surreal silliness with “Alice in Wonderland” March 4-5 at Hope Church of Christ.

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TWO FOR THE SHOW armstrongauditorium.org, 285.1010 Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe met 10 years ago as Juilliard freshmen and quickly formed a piano-based partnership in which the whole isn’t merely greater than the sum of its parts; it’s purely, powerfully great, period.

The sublime Steinway duo brings their dazzling technical prowess and reserve-shattering brio to Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium March 15.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT okcu.edu/theatre, 208.5227 Should society take the lives of its most heinous members? Is the execution of unrepentant public menaces justice for their crimes or vengeance for their victims… and should that matter? TheatreOCU presents food for deep, heavy thought with “Dead Man Walking,” March 24-26 at the Homsey Family Moot Courtroom in Sarkeys Law Center on the OCU campus.

NATIVE VOICES okctheatrecompany.org, 297.2264 Comedies or dramas, tense dialogues between two actors or a stage full of farcical shenanigans – quality will out, and the fundamental consideration isn’t topic but voice as the OKC Theatre Co. presents its second annual Native American New Play Festival March 25-April 3 in the OKC Civic Center, featuring free stage readings of new submissions, with audience feedback encouraged.

WE MIGHT SEE SOME TURBULENCE, FOLKS lyrictheatreokc.com, 524.9310 Timing is everything in life – ask the handsome playboy dating not one, not two, but three gorgeous flight attendants thanks to surreptitious scheduling that ensures two of them are on international flights during any given date. That is, until weather delays bring matters to a farcical head during “Boeing Boeing,” at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre March 30 through April 9.

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okcballet.com, 843.9898 canterburyokc.com, 232.7464 okcphilharmonic.org, 232.7575 The final composition of one of the most monumental musical geniuses in history merits an extraordinary production, and three of the metro’s preeminent arts organizations are happy to oblige in one truly incredible performance: dancers from the OKC Ballet, vocalists from Canterbury Choral Society and musicians from the OKC Philharmonic converge on the OKC Civic Center March 26-27 for an overpowering joint rendition of Mozart’s “Requiem Mass in D minor.” Claimed by his own grave before the piece’s completion, Mozart’s haunting lament is the score for world premiere choreography by Robert Mills in this landmark artistic event.

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THE SWEET SOUND OF SUCCESS okcphilharmonic.org, 232.7575 A truly stellar songwriter – a household name by 30 who wrote something like 1,500 songs overall – the immigrant born Israel Baline was and is an American treasure. Featuring guest vocalists Ashley Brown, Tony DeSare, Hugh Panaro and NaTasha Williams, the OKC Philharmonic presents “Irving Berlin’s America: From Ragtime to Ritzes” April 1 and 2 at the OKC Civic Center.

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ANIMAL ATTRACTION

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uests at an art sale generally expect to take home any pieces they might purchase; it’s slightly more uncommon for the artists’ models to be up for grabs as well. Of course, these are slightly unusual models: though they may boast what could be called fetching accessories, their outfits are entirely based around a single material… and they look divine in fur. Potential pets will take the creative spotlight March 18 from 7-11pm at the Film Exchange Building, 700 1/2 W. Sheridan on historic Film Row in downtown Oklahoma City, at the reception, art exhibit and pet adoption event entitled “Sit. Stay. Art!” The second installment of the zoophile’s jubilee features over two dozen paintings created specifically for the occasion by local artists, each of whom has been inspired by a dog or cat without a home. Many chose a muse that was awaiting adoption at event partner Pets and People Humane Society, but the show accepts submissions of any past or present waif as well, allowing those who have previously adopted pets to

“Miss Jeannie” by Clarissa Sharp

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portray their own former foster friends. Each painting is accompanied by a photograph of the artist’s canine or feline inspiration and a bit of background information sharing their stories.

The artwork is available for purchase, with part or all of the proceeds benefiting the nonprofit, no-kill Pets and People shelter. And while art often enhances the value of the buyer’s home, these works might also enhance its population: model pets who are still awaiting adoption will be present as well, ready to become part of a new family. And any endeavor that enables that much love and joy is truly a masterpiece.

Depending on how thoroughly trained the canine guests of honor are, this event might be standing room only – you can take your chances on getting tickets at the door for $15 or secure them in advance for $10, along with much more info, at Pets and People in Yukon or online via www.sitstayart.com.

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he state tree is preparing to burst forth into bloom, which means it’s time for metro residents to prepare to burst forth from the starting line at the 29th annual Redbud Classic, set for April 9-10. The venerable event is continuing its tradition of fitness, family, fun and philanthropy with events for the entire family: 5k and 10k runs, 10-mile, 33-mile and 50-mile bike tours, a 5k wheelchair event, 2-mile walk and baby stroller derby and a 1-mile children’s run… plus the traditional Pasta on the Pond carbo-load commingling, of course.

Besides providing fitness events for the entire family, Redbud promotes philanthropy by making a donation to a local non-profit agency – 2011’s beneficiary is CASA of Oklahoma County. Since 1988, CASA of Oklahoma County has been providing trained Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers to abused and neglected children, becoming their voices as they advocate for the needs of the children throughout the judicial process.

For complete event details, including start times, course maps and registration information and fees, call 842.8295 or visit www.redbud.org. And get moving!

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Organizers hope to gather approximately 500 people for the evening that features martini tastings, appetizers from a dozen extremely popular restaurants, live entertainment from the band HOOK, raffle prizes and a silent art auction featuring original work by local artists. All proceeds benefit Allied Arts and its 20 member agencies.

Participating restaurants will create and serve original martini recipes with the goal of winning the award for “Best ARTini” chosen by local celebrity judges or the “People’s Choice” award voted on by ARTini guests. And as a new wrinkle this year, awards will also be presented for creativity and use of the event’s theme, which can be conveyed through drink names, table decorations or staff costumes.

ARTini tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door; get them, or more info, by visiting www.alliedartsokc.com or calling 278.8944.

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keeping up around town

By Steve Gill

CHARGING AHEAD

286.9021, ctaylor@weswelkerfoundation.org Though he’s a huge presence at his sport’s highest level, Wes Welker remembers his OKC roots, and the former Heritage Hall star is dedicated to encouraging at-risk area youth through athletics and positive role models.

That’s why the Wes Welker Foundation exists, and community support is crucial for its success; one more reason to be at the Oklahoma History Center March 26 for Cleats and Cocktails 2011. The gala’s special guests, like Kansas City QB Matt Cassel, and treasures up for auction (including a four-day cruise on a luxury yacht) make it an absolute lock for philanthropic fun.

Wes Welker and Bob Barry Jr. at last year’s Cleats and Cocktails

ONCE MORE UPON A TIME medievalfair.org, 366.8095 How long has it been since you saw a decent joust? Mounted combatants congregate cheek by jowl with minstrels, dancers, jugglers, human chess pieces, wandering magicians, mermaids, dozens of food and drink vendors and over 200 arts and crafts merchants at the 33rd annual Medieval Fair, returning to Norman’s Reaves Park April 1-3. There’s still plenty of room for you amid the timedisplaced throng, and entry won’t cost you a groat. Yea verily, ’tis right and fairly awesome.

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AIM HIGH ysoc.org, 235.7537 There may well be a touch of something supernatural in the air on April 8 – how else could visitors to the Skirvin Hilton be transported thousands of miles in the blink of an eye? That’s when Youth Services of Oklahoma County presents “Mediterranean Magic,” the 9th annual Reach for the Stars! event, featuring regional cuisine and an energetic auction whose proceeds benefit local high school students living without parental support as they work toward graduation.

THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS iaogallery.org, 232.6060 Two hundred 2-D pieces by Oklahoma artists, including some of the metro’s best-known names, up for grabs and for a price of $50, $75 or $100. It’s a helluva deal, but there are a couple of catches: participants take turns selecting a piece based on a random drawing from each price point, they only get 30 seconds to choose… and the pieces are only signed on the back. IAO presents Money Talks, Art Walks March 12 at its downtown OKC gallery.

AESTHETIC ARRAY edmondfinearts.com, 340.4481 Winter has a stark appeal, but the succeeding season’s immensely vivifying explosion of natural splendor makes it the perfect time to celebrate beauty in all its forms. The Fine Arts Institute of Edmond certainly thinks so: April 2 marks its annual Spring Sampler Evening of Art, filling Oak Tree Country Club with tangible, tactile joy. The food is exquisite, the artwork and auction items superb, especially the Chihuly original, and the cause just, since proceeds benefit the FAI’s yearround community classes.

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artspaceatuntitled.org, 815.9995 Who needs nomenclature? The annual soiree for downtown OKC gallery [Artspace] at Untitled on March 3 may simply be called An Untitled Gala, but its appellation is of less import than its mission – raising money to fund 2011’s programming for the gallery dedicated to stimulating creative thought and new ideas through freely viewable contemporary art – and its outstanding lineup: a cocktail hour featuring jazz pianist T.J. Haverkamp and tours of the printmaking process at work in The [Press] at Untitled, followed by a sensational culinary experience and entertainment, plus the chance to win a private cooking class for 10 by Chef Curtis Bramlett.

Jennifer Lynch’s “Fractal Series #28,” an example of the printmaking prowess on display during the gala’s cocktail hour

GIVERS OF BEAUTY okcbeautiful.com, 525.8822 For 40 years, OKC Beautiful has encouraged the community to safeguard and improve its appearance; one of the highlights of the organization’s year is honoring those citizens and organizations who excel at that ideal. Chaired by Edie Roodman and Peggy Marquart, the Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon March 24 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club features live entertainment by pianist Justin Echols, a tempting raffle and the opportunity to thank those who make our lives more beautiful.

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CITY LIGHTS juniorleagueofnorman.org, 329.9617 D’you like apples? The Junior League of Norman is preparing its annual Charity Ball - how d’ya like the Big Apple? New York, New York at its crisply classy best is the inspiration for “Mad About Manhattan,” a sleek and stunning evening of dinner, dancing and other delights coming to Embassy Suites Norman on April 9. Proceeds will help support the nonprofit League’s philanthropic community projects: Baby Steps, Done in a Day and Kids in the Kitchen.

THE LIFESAVING LOOK okaidscarefund.com, 348.6600 Accessories make the outfit – and sometimes the entire event as well; ask any of the compassionate celebrants in the Cox Center’s grand ballroom on March 5 whose necks are bedecked in crimson, scarlet, vermilion and carnelian for the 19th annual Red Tie Night. The elegant affair is a project of the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund that raises money – over $7 million so far – to support in-state HIV/AIDS programs that focus on education, prevention and direct services.

ARE YOUTH BEING SERVED? carecenter-okc.org, 236.2100 The Child Abuse Response and Evaluation (CARE) Center provides a comfortable, welcoming, relaxing environment for victims of child abuse to tell their stories to law enforcement and welfare personnel. Its primary annual fundraiser is slightly more formal, with a tempting theme that’s right in the name: CARE’s Celebrity Waiters Gala, offering the rare chance to ask local luminaries to freshen your tea and bring you a new fork, is April 7 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

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Pi Beta Phi Gathering of Angels OKC Golf & CC • OU (W) vs. OSU Lloyd Noble Center • Thunder vs. Pacers OKC Arena

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SAINT PATRICK’S DAY • Amy Blakemore: Photographs OKCMOA J 6/19 • Art After 5pm OKCMOA • FIRST Robotics Competition Cox Center J 3/19 • Noon Tunes: OK String Quartet Downtown Library • OKC Town Hall: Larry Sabato St. Luke’s UMC

Kaleidoscope Dancers UCO Mitchell Hall Theater J 3/26 • Aleta Pippin Howell Gallery J 3/26 • OKC Beautiful Luncheon OKC Golf & CC • Sutton Series: Spring Choral Concert OU Catlett Music Center • Dead Man Walking OCU Law Center J 3/26 • Native American New Play Festival Civic Center J 4/3 • Noon Tunes: Suze Ogden Downtown Library • Sesame Street LIVE! Cox Center J 3/27 •

Alice in Wonderland Fine Arts Institute J 3/12 • Second Friday Circuit of Art Downtown Norman • Barons vs. Griffins Cox Center • LIVE on the Plaza Plaza District • OK Youth Expo State Fairgrounds J 3/21 • Stephen Speaks Nonna’s Purple Bar • Thunder vs. Pistons OKC Arena • USTRC Winter Classic Lazy E Arena, Guthrie J 3/13 •

Easton Corbin Riverwind Casino • Bell & Byrd Nonna’s Purple Bar • Evangelion 2.0 OKCMOA Noble Theatre J 3/19 • OK Art Guild Exhibition IAO Gallery J 4/9 • Sit. Stay. Art! Film Exchange Bldg, 700 W. Sheridan • Thunder vs. Bobcats OKC Arena • Wayne McEvilly: An Amazing Grace Woodson Park Senior Center

Art After Hours: Romare Bearden Fred Jones Jr. Museum • A Mammoth Sleepover Sam Noble Museum • The Wings of the Dove Fred Jones Jr. Museum • Art 365 [Artspace] at Untitled J 5/7 • Becannen & Vollertson Nonna’s Purple Bar • The Planet of Perfectly Awful People OK Children’s Theatre J 4/8 • Thunder vs. Timberwolves OKC Arena • Lazy E Tri K Barrel Racing Lazy E Arena, Guthrie J 3/27 •

The Glenn Miller Orchestra Sooner Theatre • Barons vs. Griffins Cox Center • Becannen & Vollertson Nonna’s Purple Bar • Gallery Talk JRB Art at the Elms • Money Talks, Art Walks IAO Gallery • Museum Store Sidewalk Sale Nat’l Cowboy Museum J 3/26 • Rascal Flatts OKC Arena

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Jazz Series: New Growth Quartet Santa Fe Depot • Brawlers vs. Venom Cox Center • WWE Raw Road to WrestleMania OKC Arena •

Winter Wind: Beppe Gambetta Santa Fe Depot • Brawlers vs. Roughnecks Cox Center • Thunder vs. Raptors OKC Arena •

Tibetan Sacred Dance & Chants OU Catlett Music Center • Distinguished Artists: Dr. Melissa Plamann OCU Chapel • Princess Run Stars & Stripes Park, Lake Hefner • Thunder vs. Trail Blazers OKC Arena • YMCA Earlywine Dash Earlywine Park •

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Spoiled for Choice

By Elaine Warner

FLORIDA

AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION

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t was that half-light time of day before the sun actually makes an appearance. The enveloping warm air steamed my glasses, leaving the world looking romantically misty. On the beach, the sand was cool and moist under my feet and the incoming waves tickled my ankles. There are few things in this world better than the beach at sunrise. And Florida’s Omni Amelia Island Plantation is one of the best places to enjoy it.

Amelia, Florida’s northernmost island, is 13 miles long and four miles wide at its widest spot. The Atlantic Ocean is on the east and the Amelia River/Intracoastal Waterway on the west. Amelia Island Plantation is near the south end.

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Wanderlust | Getting Away

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Just for Kids Whether it’s a quick craft class or a full day program, Amelia Island Plantation offers lots of options. Kids can enjoy their own parties while their folks enjoy an elegant dinner. There are special activities for teens and the game room with air hockey, foosball and arcade games is always popular.

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The resort encompasses the Amelia Inn, condos, 900 private homes, 54 holes of golf, tennis facilities, a conference center, a nature center, shops, a spa and multiple swimming pools. And from the air, you’d never know it.

Over 70 percent of the original canopy was untouched. Construction was carefully placed on the landscape, protecting as many of the beautiful live oaks and native plants as possible. The motto of the resort has always been “man and nature in harmony – with nature in control,” earning the Plantation the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s prestigious “Certified Green Lodging” designation.

At this 1,350-acre resort, activities are not so much “one size fits all” as “something for everyone.” Is this a family trip or a romantic getaway?

Do you want to laze and lay back or do you want to explore or exercise? Like a Chinese menu, you can pick from column A, B or C.

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There are all sorts of ways to explore the resort. Seven miles of hiking/biking trails meander through the property. Segway or rent an Island Hopper or bike. Go kayaking or swimming. Fish in the surf or marsh or let Amelia Angler arrange a deep-sea charter for you. Golfers love the variety of the resort’s three courses: Bobby Weed-designed Ocean Links sprawls over the coastal dune ridge with five ocean-front holes; challenging Oak Marsh, designed by Pete Dye, winds along the marsh and through live oaks draped with moss – fourteen holes have water hazards; Tom Fazio designed the Long Point course with tall pines and both ocean and marsh views. The 23 Har-Tru clay tennis courts at Racquet Park have hosted primo players like Agassi, Navratilova, Sharapova and the Williams sisters. Work out in the Fitness Center or take a yoga class in the Spa Tree House.

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Get Up and Go

Shop ’til You Drop Love to shop? The Shops at Amelia Island Plantation run the gamut from the most casual to sophisticated resort wear, home accessories, children’s clothing and toys and sweatshirts and sundries. Gourmet goodies, cookware, wines, spirits and accessories are available at Marché Burrette, which also serves delightful breakfasts and lunches.

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Wanderlust | Getting Away

Nature, Naturally AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION

Pick up a birding or shell guide at the nature center and go on your own scavenger hunt.

Look for shark teeth on the beach – a guide from the nature center identifies 14 different kinds! Don’t worry – these are almost all fossil teeth! Take advantage of scheduled nature talks and hikes or take a guided nature tour by Segway or kayak. The nature center has a small museum and a great deck that looks out over a pond – super for spotting wildlife.

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Dine-o-Mighty!

You don’t have to go very far to find something to eat at the resort. Casual options are available at the Oak Marsh and Long Point golf courses. In the Inn, breakfast and lunch diners take in the ocean view from the Sunrise Café while enjoying bountiful buffets or off-the-menu items. The Beach Club Grill menu includes some of the most beautiful salads I’ve seen. The Verandah at Racquet Park has an extensive seafood menu; the Falcon’s Nest is noted for its signature Falconburger and boasts the best martini menu around. And for an elegant experience, try the Ocean Grill at the Amelia Inn. In keeping with its “green” emphasis, the resort’s chefs use as many organic local fruits, veggies and fish as they can get.

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I came, I saw, I shopped, swam, hiked, Segway-ed and toured all the facilities I didn’t have time to use. And I enjoyed it all. But, like dessert at the end of a satisfying meal, the spa was just the place to cap my Amelia experience. The relaxation area overlooks a palm-lined lagoon and was a perfect spot to luxuriate after a Sugar Glow scrub that left my skin soft and silky. The spa menu covers everything from hair care and mani-pedis to reflexology, Reiki and a whole list of massages from traditional relaxation to an Organic Chocolate Romance Ritual for Two. The term “full-service resort” sounds too clinical for Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

It’s more a “full-pleasure resort.” And just like the Chinese restaurant – as soon as you leave, you want to go back for more.

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Fare | From Our Kitchen

At Winter’s End I have always loved making yummy dishes with puff pastry, especially because it’s a medium that is incredibly versatile and surprisingly easy to handle. It lends itself equally well to showy little cocktail canapés and glistening, sugary slabs of fruit tart. Our kitchen has combined both the savory and the sweet in this month’s rustic Tomato Tart.

A few quick notes: we used Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry; it should be thawed in its wrapper for about 45 minutes on the counter or overnight in the fridge. A bit of flour can be used with no ill effects if the dough gets sticky during rolling; if the dough cracks along its seams, just pinch it back together with your fingers. Whatever way your puff pastry rolls out of the oven, we know it will be foolproof and forgiving!

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Tomato Tart 13/4 lbs plum tomatoes (8 large) 4 T unsalted butter - room temperature 1/4 c sugar Dash of salt 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-oz package) - thawed and rolled to 9-10" round Preheat oven to 425° (convection oven to 375°). Cut out tomato cores, halve lengthwise and scoop out some seeds.

Melt butter over low heat in a 9" ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle sugar and salt over the butter. Arrange tomato halves in skillet, cut side up, in concentric circles.

Over medium-low heat, cook until sugar and butter are reduced to a thick caramel-colored syrup. Move tomatoes occasionally to prevent burning and continue cooking for 1520 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

Top with the pastry round, tuck in the edges and cut 2 or 3 slits in the pastry.

Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the pastry is deep golden brown, 22-24 minutes (16-18 minutes in convection.) Cool tart in skillet 10 minutes, then cut around sides of skillet to loosen pastry. Place large platter over the skillet. Carefully hold the skillet and platter firmly together and invert, allowing tart to settle onto platter. Carefully lift off skillet and rearrange any tomato halves that may have become dislodged.

Cook’s Note: I have kept some wellwrapped leftover tart in the fridge for 4 days and reheated it for 10 minutes in a hot oven, and it was still delicious.

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Fare | Splash

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By Kent Anderson Photo by K.O. Rinearson

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he first vodkas identifiable as such appeared in Poland in the 11th century. Over the next three centuries, distillation processes became much more refined, the alcohol content went up and vodka began to make its way around the world. The name comes from a Slavic word meaning “little water,” and for many centuries the liquor was associated with Russia and the Slavic lands.

Not so in this millennium. That “little water” is one of the world’s most popular liquors, in part because it is so adaptable. Recently we’ve looked at vodka cocktails infused with such diverse foodstuffs as bacon and pineapples. This month, vodka goes herbal.

Downtown Oklahoma City’s much-loved Trattoria Il Centro built its entire cocktail menu around a single offering: the Lemon Basil Martini, now considered a local classic. This delectable beverage uses Svedka Citrus Vodka and simple syrup infused with fresh basil leaves. For the final magic touch, Trattoria Il Centro then adds house-made, family recipe limoncello, the delightful Italian-style liqueur.

It’s colorful, it’s creative, it’s vodka at its best.

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Fare | Matters of Taste

Unique Café on the Corner

By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

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here is something about a person’s heritage that presents a profound paradox. As we mature from childhood to adolescence to adulthood, we begin to find our own way in the world, and we seek to leave behind what we once were. We become ourselves, stepping headlong into our own experiences, gaining new perspectives. But at the same time, as we leave so many things behind, it is often a comfort to look back, to see the place from whence we came, to understand that it helped to form us and make us into who we are.

Christopher Le is a first-generation American from a Vietnamese family that was displaced by the war in their native country. As such, he is in a unique position: he understands his Vietnamese heritage, but is fully American as well. And with Le, the seeming paradox goes one step further. He studied architecture at the University of Oklahoma, and even won design awards, but always had a passion for food and hospitality. The result of his passion is Coriander Café.

Located at 323 White Street on Norman’s Campus Corner, Coriander Café is a labor of love for Le and his partner, Chef Jeremiah Caldwell. The intimate café presents a menu that takes its inspiration from traditional Vietnamese family favorites, but with more than a few twists.

The décor is understated and thoughtful, never intrusive.

Walls are painted a soft yellow and adorned with photos of everyday life in Vietnam.

The menu is, above all, about freshness, with many of the ingredients obtained locally. The green papaya salad ($4) makes a fine appetizer to share, with carrots, green papaya, cilantro and peanuts on a bed of fresh lettuce. It sets the tone for the meal without being too heavy. Try an order of the house-made pickles as well. At only 50 cents for a small side order, they are prepared with Shanghai bok choi and are outstanding.

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tion, then choose a protein from a list that includes BBQ short ribs, lemongrass chicken, sesame ginger beef, roast pork, pork sausage and spicy hoisin tofu. The lettuce wrap with sesame ginger beef ($8) includes noodles, cucumber, pickled daikon and carrots (pickled in a special housemade recipe), cilantro, peanuts, jalapenos and, of course, the meat, wrapped in large fresh lettuce leaves. The noodle salad ($7) contains the same ingredients, but the noodles provide the base. Try it with a meat combo of pork sausage and roast pork.

Coriander Café can properly be called a Vietnamese fusion restaurant, with its nods toward traditional Vietnamese fare incorporating fresh and unique combinations of ingredients. Casual, intriguing and an exceptional value, it adds a new culinary voice to the scene on Campus Corner in Norman.

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Fare | A la Carte

Memories and Meringue

By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

Banana Coconut Cream Meringue Pie Crust

6 T very cold unsalted butter 11/2 c all-purpose flour 1/2 t kosher salt 1/2 T sugar 1/6 c very cold vegetable shortening 4 T ice water

Meringue

8 egg whites 1/2 t cream of tartar 1 c sugar

Custard Filling

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n hindsight, Kelsey Karper believes she was fortunate that the school bus didn’t stop at her childhood home near Chickasha. “It was lucky because that meant the bus would drop my brother and me at Grace’s house after school,” she recalls. “Grace was a family friend, and as far as I was concerned, my third grandmother. She owned Grace’s Truck Stop, a small restaurant where you ate whatever Grace was making. We would rush in from the bus to find a homemade treat from Grace. On the best days, it was pie.”

These days Kelsey works as Associate Director of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, promoting and supporting artists across the state and pursuing her own photographic muse. But when the family is together, someone invariably longs for one of Grace’s pies. “This is a recipe inspired by Grace, with meringue piled as high as you can get it!” Kelsey says.

2/3 c white sugar 1/4 c cornstarch 1/4 t salt 2 c milk 3 egg yolks, beaten 2 T butter 1 c flaked coconut 1 t vanilla 2 bananas, sliced

Separate egg whites into a glass bowl, keeping 3 yolks for the filling. Allow egg whites to come to room temperature (about 30 minutes). Preheat oven to 425°.

To make crust, dice butter and return it to the refrigerator while preparing flour mixture. Place flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of a steel-bladed food processor and pulse a few times to mix. Add butter and shortening. Pulse 8-12 times, until butter is pea-sized.

With the machine running, pour ice water down the feed tube and pulse the machine until the dough begins to form a ball. Dump out on

a floured board and roll into a ball.

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll the dough on floured board into a circle. Fold the dough in half, place in pie pan and unfold to fit pan.

Bake crust for 20-25 minutes, until light brown. Remove from oven and lower oven temperature to 325°.

While crust finishes baking, prepare the meringue. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium-high until whites have formed soft peaks.

With the mixer running, gradually add sugar a few tablespoons at a time. Continue beating on high until they form peaks with tips that stand straight when the beaters are lifted.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over mediumhigh heat until thickened and bubbly.

Reduce heat, cook 2 minutes longer.

Remove from heat. Stir small amount of filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil, cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and gently stir in coconut, butter and vanilla until butter is melted.

Line pie crust with one layer of banana slices. Fill crust about halfway with piping hot custard. Place another layer of banana slices and fill to top with remaining custard. Spread meringue over pie and sprinkle with coconut, if desired. Place in 325° oven for 20-30 minutes.

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At Home

in the Garden

By Kent Anderson Photos by K.O. Rinearson

When a childhood interest in nature is nurtured, an appreciation for the landscape grows from it. Add Bob Corcorran’s eye for design to the mix, and the result is a thoroughly pleasing, often surprising outdoor environment.

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Through his love of gardens, Bob Corcorran seeks to achieve the perfect balance between humanity and the natural world, and to allow people to derive joy from their interaction with the outdoors. Every year he finds different combinations of plants. He’s never had the same look twice. And each spring, he begins anew, lovingly sculpting his space.

Even as a small child, Corcorran was interested in growing things, in creating beautiful outdoor spaces. “Since I was five years old, people would hand me a package of seeds and say, ‘Do what you can.’ I became fascinated with it,” he says.

That lifelong fascination with plants and gardens has manifested itself in every home Corcorran has owned. He bought his current home in Oklahoma City’s Wilemans Belle Isle neighborhood in 1994, and while he has been adding to his garden ever since, the original inspiration for it came from a trip to Japan the year before he purchased the house.

The garden boasts a sculpture by Oklahoma artist Ron Ferrell, a friend of Corcorran’s. When Ferrell came to visit the home, Corcorran remarked that he wanted a sculpture for his garden. One week later, Ferrell – who specializes in art from found objects – brought him a new piece, a metal sculpture with a pyramid base crowned by circular pieces made from the rims of truck wheels.

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Birds are a major part of the Corcorran garden.

Wild birds love the serenity of the space as well as the centerpiece birdbath, which was created by an Austin artist. But a new addition in 2010 took the avian intrigue even further, when Corcorran added a large metal birdcage. In the warmer seasons he keeps three parakeets outdoors. “They have a great time out here,” he says. “They’re in the shade, and the cage is big enough for them to play around. They love it.”

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The greenery is lush and verdant throughout the garden. The colors are rich, and Corcorran’s accents create a perfect space for meandering and making new discoveries.

A significant new component is the back patio attached to the house. Covered by a pergola for many years, Corcorran decided last year to utilize a more substantial covering for the patio area by adding an arched roof, with an open arbor on either side, both of which he designed himself. Copper gas lanterns and a chandelier add ornate touches to make it a superb outdoor living area. Corcorran says it’s perfect for entertaining.

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There are no sharp edges to the pathways in Corcorran’s garden, as the flagstone walkways – which Corcorran designed and implemented himself – curve throughout the space. “There are no straight lines,” he says. “As you’re going along, you’ll have two directions to choose. There’s never a dead end. It curves gently through the entire garden.”

Corcorran’s neighbor, feng shui expert Sunita Sitara, praised the layout of his garden, but told him he needed something more in the “love section.” These two concrete lovebirds complete the picture.

Corcorran spent several weeks visiting friends in Japan, and he came back filled with thoughts of how he could grow his own space. “I was inspired by all the structure they presented,” he says of the Japanese gardens he visited. “They don’t necessarily use a lot of flowers. I wanted to create something like that. I didn’t set out to make a Japanese garden, but I set out to use different textures and leaf sizes to create a lot of color and movement.”

All the rooms in his home have a view of the backyard, and Corcorran set out to make that view as spectacular as possible. He began with the hardscape: stone walls, flagstones, a fish pond and fountains. In the first year he planted 40 trees. Then came the shrubberies.

Over the years he added the ground cover and garden art.

Spring’s inspiration serves Corcorran well. This year his home will be a featured stop on the Wilemans Belle Isle Garden Tour in June. In the meantime, he will be at work, making things grow, connecting with nature and bringing beauty to his peaceful corner of Oklahoma City.

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Bob Corcorran, who is retired from Lucent Technologies, at home in his element. “I look forward to every spring,” he says, “because I’m inspired to get started on what I’m going to do for the new season.”

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Setting the

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By Sara Gae Waters Photos by K.O. Rinearson

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y the time March gets here, aren’t we all ready for a little spring?

Spring cleaning, spring break, spring showers and spring flowers! In this part of the country we can get lucky and have a few days of spring, or be notso-lucky and get snow. To whet your appetite for true spring, set your table like it’s already here.

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Spring Hasn’t Quite Yet Sprung...

So Bring the Outside In!

Bunches of moss and florals will put a spring in everyone’s step. Satellite centerpieces of moss in shallow dishes with flower clippings give interest to the table. Add vintage jeweled pins like bumblebees, frogs or ladybugs to make the arrangement even more intriguing. While you’re looking for vintage pieces, think about doing the same with your tableware. Try vintage silverware or napkin rings – a mismatch of forks, spoons and knives are perfect for this table.

A large arrangement in the middle of the table is always eye-catching. Try mixing a potted plant with cut flowers for maximum fullness.

Bunches of one flower type placed in small creamers are whimsical. Tulips are perfect for bunching... simple and painless! As a crowning touch, hang tissue flowers from the ceiling for a flight of fancy.

From our table to yours… bound into spring!

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conversation with Kelly Caviness is a study in enthusiasm and passion and joy in what he does. He is, quite simply, having a lot of fun.

He’s earned the right to enjoy his work. He and his wife Kathy have operated Caviness Landscape Design since 1983, a business that has evolved from a maintenance operation to water features to pools, encompassing the total spectrum of outdoor living. People are noticing – and not just the legions of homeowners for whom he has created outdoor havens. Kelly has won multiple International Awards of Excellence from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. He has competed against designers from around the world, and is the only Oklahoman so honored.

But this life wasn’t what he imagined back at Putnam City West High School, where he and Kathy met. An accomplished musician,

The owners of this Edgewater estate created their dream home with a pool to match, including a large waterfall with a play area underneath so the homeowner could see the cascading water from his home office window.

A separate waterfall and glass tile inlaid spa with seating for 22 people were added. Drylaid stone retaining walls, a glass rock fire pit and stone seating area create additional entertainment venues. The client wanted the stone patio to match the existing travertine adjoining the house, so Caviness custom-cut the flagstone into various square and rectangle pieces to give a groomed look.

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For this Caviness creation in Yukon, the clients desired a pool with a water feature that would not block the lake view, and an island that would give their growing family additional creative space to play. Utilizing native Oklahoma flagstone for patios and retaining walls, this project masterfully reflects the Oklahoma landscape at its best.

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Kelly attended UCO on a music scholarship. He later worked a day job as a forklift operator in a windowless warehouse. “I felt like a caged cat,” he remembers.

So he took a few classes at OSU Tech, and Kelly began to discover a knack for understanding plants and landscaping. He mowed lawns for extra money. Back in high school he had worked for a pool company. Over time, these threads started to come together and infuse his passion. Kathy has worked alongside him from the beginning, doing bookkeeping and marketing and promoting Kelly’s designs. The two are true partners in the business, as she also provides valuable creative input.

“Artistically, Kathy is the one who may point something out to me that needs to be done,” Kelly says. “She doesn’t get near the credit she deserves.”

Fairly early on in the business, Kelly set up an exhibit at the Oklahoma Home and Garden Show. A client purchased his display, but this client wanted more. Kelly recalls, “He wanted to add tunnels and boulders, and I thought, ‘This is going to be a blast!’”

He never looked back, and his creative vision expanded even further over time. “I started to think, ‘How cool would it be to swim through a waterfall into a hidden room? And then swim up to a bar and have a kitchen back there, and a television, and what about having a tunnel?’”

“One of the things I admire about him is his passion,” Kathy says. “He is so passionate about what he does, and that carries over to the quality of the work. He will go over and above what it takes to do it right.”

Kelly has created his stunning landscapes in settings ranging from prestigious residences to public places like building the Centennial Waterfall for the State Fair of Oklahoma. He brings that same passion to every project – that, and an experienced crew. Caviness Landscape Design employs 22 full-time crew members. The head foreman has been with the

firm for 18 years. Many of the staff have over a decade with the company. That experience makes a difference.

“You can’t just walk in here and know how to handcut rock, and the names of the plants, and the hydraulics of plumbing,” Kelly says. “Most of our guys have been with us for quite a while, gaining that experience.”

When a potential client contacts the firm, Kelly first lays out some ideas in a phone call, then visits the property in person. He begins to form some more detailed design thoughts and prepares a budget for the client. He goes to great lengths to itemize the budget before any work is done, so the client has a clear understanding of all the costs involved. Then the fun begins – actually translating a design into reality. But it is not without its challenges. Kelly admits that sometimes clients have difficulty visualizing the finished product.

“It’s a trust thing,” he says. “People will sometimes say, ‘Can you really do that with a pool?’ And I say, ‘Sure we can!’ Even though they may not be able to visualize it, they have faith in us that it’s really going to look great.”

Caviness Landscape Design is actively engaged in an average of five projects at any given time. Kelly doesn’t want to spread himself too thin. The quality control is simply too important to him. “I like to be able to sleep at night,” he says.

“The character of our people, and the quality of our work, is what we’re about,” he continues. “We’re not about just going in, doing something and getting out. We’re judged on everything we do, so whether the project is tiny or gargantuan, the quality should all be the same. We have to create a trust.”

“I think it’s a great testimony that by the end of the job, Kelly has made a friend of the client,” Kathy adds.

“It’s not our goal to put in 60 pools in one season. It’s about the creative process and making sure the client loves it at the end.”

Kelly Caviness is one of the best at what he does – and he has the international awards to prove it. He has many satisfied customers, his business is thriving and he does work that is personally very meaningful to him. He enjoys himself. That enjoyment, that passion, that sheer sense of fun in his work, has made Caviness Landscape Design one of the most creative and distinctive pool and landscape designers anywhere in the world.

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Hexa-What?

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.

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ast year we talked about the glorious provision of precious, clean tap water by our municipalities, the significant effort required to achieve such a feat and complex regulations governing the process. In December 2010, Oklahoma received unfavorable national media attention regarding our drinking water that might have alarmed a few folks, so I thought an update might be welcome, at least to provide some perspective on the media coverage of Norman’s “hexavalent chromium” concentrations, and an explanation of the EPA’s recent reconsideration of fluoride standards.

First, let’s talk about “hexavalent chromium.” Chromium is a naturally occurring element. We actually need trace amounts of chromium in basic metabolism, and we live with low levels of chromium all around us in our air, soil, water and food. Chromium is naturally part of vegetables, fruits, meat, yeast and grain.

Chromium, like many other elements, can have several “oxidation states,” meaning that the chromium atom can exist in combination with other elements (chemically bonded into molecules), sharing electrons with these other elements in a manner that changes the number of electrons considered to be part of the chromium atom – remember “Lewis structures” and “valence electrons” from chemistry? According to the general literature, the most common oxidation states for chromium in the environment are “trivalent chromium” (or Cr+3) and “hexavalent chromium” (or Cr+6), and trivalent chromium is much more common in most locations in the United States. Industry uses chromium in all kinds of applications – most visibly in shiny chrome plating, but others as well, including processes which may use hexavalent chromium.

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The EPA has set the Safe Drinking Water Act standard for “total” chromium (meaning chromium in all of its possible oxidation states) at 0.1 milligrams per liter (mg/l, which may be referred to as parts per million or ppm), which is the same as 100 micrograms per liter (ug/l, or parts per billion or ppb), conservatively assuming for purposes of setting the standard that all the chromium would be in hexavalent form. However, in response to new scientific research, EPA began to reconsider the health effects of hexavalent chromium and released a draft of this scientific review for public comment on September 30, 2010. The public comment period on the proposed standard expired on December 29, 2010. During the public comment period, the Environmental Working Group (EWG, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group) submitted comments that argued for even tighter standards relying on the new data.

Many industry groups also submitted comments, with some questioning EPA’s timing and reliance on the new data. (I will spare you a dissertation on mouse livers, inhalation versus ingestion routes of exposure, etc.)

Just 10 days before the end of the public comment period, on December 20, 2010, the EWG released drinking water analytical data for 35 U.S. cities indicating existing concentrations of hexavalent chromium in those samples.

Norman was one of the 35 cities sampled, and at 12.9 ppb, or 12.9 parts in 1,000,000,000 parts, the results for Norman were the highest of the 35 cities EWG tested.

Note that the EWG did not sample drinking water from all the cities in the United States, nor did its analysis demonstrate that any of the drinking water samples exceeded EPA’s drinking water standards, nor did the hexavalent chromium analysis indicate that Norman’s result of 12.9 ppb was close to exceeding EPA’s standard of 100 ppb, which was set assuming all chromium is in the hexavalent form. Thus, EWG’s report does not indicate that Norman has the highest concentrations of hexavalent chromium in the United States, or that Norman’s concentrations are anywhere close to exceeding EPA standards.

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in response to its draft study. EPA might revise this standard, and it might not… we just don’t know yet.

Now a note on fluoride: fluorine, like chlorine, is an element and thus naturally found in our environment in many forms, including fluoride. While fluoride is in our drinking water naturally, for many decades we in the U.S. have intentionally added more to inhibit tooth decay. Like most folks, I probably owe the teeth in my head to fluoridation of tap water. But while a little fluoride may be a good thing, too much isn’t good for us, so EPA set the current primary drinking water standard at 4.0 milligrams per liter (mg/l, about 4,000 ppb) to protect against skeletal fluorosis caused by overconsumption, and the secondary standard of 2.0 mg/l to protect against tooth discoloration and other tooth damage. However, as part of its implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA found new health effects data, as well as lots of new sources of fluoride in our environment, which might cause it to reconsider its fluoride drinking water standards also.

So right now, with hexavalent chromium and fluoride, EPA is doing its job: reviewing new health effects data for both chromium and fluoride like it’s supposed to do in implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires EPA to periodically review and update its drinking water standards. Am I concerned about it? Nope. This is the way the process works. Really, if I’m going to be concerned about anything, it ought to be the lead that’s probably in the pipe conveying water from the street main to my house, upon which I’m happy to lay blame for any misstatements in the foregoing.

Stay Informed To read about the EPA’s review of Cr+6, visit: cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=221433 To read EWG’s report, visit: static.ewg.org/reports/2010/chrome6/html/ executive-summary.html To see the EPA’s review of fluoride, visit: water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/basicinformation/ fluoride.cfm To see whether your city adjusts the fluoride content of your drinking water, visit: apps.nccd.cdc.gov/MWF/Index.asp

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Modern Cancer Therapy: The Team Approach

By Russell G. Postier, M.D.

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ver the past half century, the treatment of most cancers has undergone a remarkable evolution.

Previously, for most solid tumors, a surgery-only approach was the standard. As effective chemotherapy and radiation therapies were developed and tested, these modalities have been incorporated. In addition, imaging techniques including ultrasound, mammography, computerized axial tomography (CAT), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and various endoscopic techniques have allowed for much more precise identification and staging of these tumors. Also, clinical trials to test potentially better alternatives to standard therapy almost always employ a multi-disciplinary treatment strategy. As a result, cancer diagnosis and therapy have gotten better… but much more complicated.

One of the most remarkable fields of advancement in cancer care is the development and improvement of imaging techniques. The ability to accurately diagnose and stage cancers has led to improved selection of the best therapy and to earlier detection of many tumors. Accurate staging before starting therapy allows doctors to compare different therapeutic approaches on a stage-for-stage basis in clinical trials. But while improved imaging has led to significant advances in cancer care, it has not been without costs: the imaging equipment and its operation are expensive, and specially trained radiologists and endoscopists are needed to interpret these results. This often limits optimal use of these modalities to specialized cancer centers.

Surgical therapy remains the mainstay in treating most solid tumors, but the modern cancer surgeon must now coordinate surgical therapy with appropriate staging of the tumor and often with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy given either before or after the operation.

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Dr. Postier is the John A. Schilling Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Advances in chemotherapy have led to significant improvements in survival. The major advantage of chemotherapy is that it targets the entire body; any cancer cells in the systemic circulation or at sites remote from the original tumor are at risk of destruction by effective chemotherapy. The use of drugs targeted to the tumor’s genetic mutation has allowed for very tumor-specific therapy for some cancers. Multiple drugs used in combination target various aspects of the tumor’s defense mechanisms, allowing for greater tumor kill and improved survival in some instances. Drugs directed at the tumor’s blood supply can be especially helpful, but make the timing of any subsequent operation complicated due to their effect on wound healing.

Radiation therapy is similar to surgery, in that it targets a specific body area and kills cells; both normal and cancerous.

As radiation techniques have improved and new equipment developed, this therapy has allowed for better targeting of tumor cells and less collateral damage to adjacent normal cells.

Therapy synchronized with respiration and targeted using sophisticated CT or MRI imaging results in greater tumor responses with less damage to surrounding normal tissues.

As with chemotherapy, we must decide whether it is best to include radiation therapy pre- or post-operatively.

An often overlooked but extremely important component of modern cancer therapy is nutritional support – in the pre-therapy stage, during therapy and post-therapy. Many patients have significant nutritional deficits at the time of diagnosis due to the effects of their tumor; plus surgery, chemotherapy and radiation all increase the metabolic rate, leading to further malnutrition. The correct diet, sometimes requiring surgical access to the gastrointestinal tract or venous system, can significantly decrease treatment-related complications and death and improve overall outcomes.

In order to take full advantage of these diagnostic and therapeutic developments, a team approach is absolutely necessary. The old adage “None of us is as smart as all of us” clearly applies here. It is difficult for even the most enlightened clinicians to be fully aware of all the advances available in areas outside their training and expertise. Skilled radiologists are necessary to interpret modern imaging tests accurately. Highly trained endoscopists are needed both to perform and interpret endoscopic imaging tests.

Pathologists are needed with expertise in the tumor being evaluated to ensure the proper diagnosis and assist in staging. Surgeons are needed to recommend the appropriate operative approach and evaluate the patient’s fitness for what are often major surgical procedures. The medical oncologist will recommend the appropriate chemotherapy regimen, if that is helpful, and its timing: pre-operative, post-operative or both. The same is true of the radiation oncologist’s role.

The nutritionist will also be needed. Other members of the care team may include social workers, psychologists or psychiatrists, plus nurse navigators who assist patients in understanding the complexities of their care and help guide them through the system.

One unintended consequence of multi-disciplinary cancer treatment is the difficulty in providing coordinated and time-efficient care. It can take weeks for the patient to be seen by the many members of the team individually, and coordination among the numerous caregivers is often problematic.

This has led to multi-disciplinary clinics and conferences at nearly all modern cancer centers. All the needed specialists see patients in the same clinic area on the same day. New patients, or patients with complicated issues already in the system, are reviewed by the team in a conference on that day.

The patients are diagnosed and staged, available clinical trials are reviewed and a treatment plan is developed. The plan is then presented to the patients, who provide their input. All this can often be accomplished in one day, allowing for the input of all the appropriate personnel, especially the patients, and significantly decreasing the time from diagnosis to definitive therapy.

Today’s modern cancer care is truly a team effort. Taking full advantage of the advances that have been made in cancer care can pose a significant challenge, but the multi-disciplinary cancer clinic and conference can allow patients to take advantage of the improvements in care and improve their overall outcome.

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Saving Your Skin

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o you know the best ways to protect your skin? Sunscreen is just one of the many protective shields that everyone should be using. Regardless of skin type, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends year-round use of waterresistant sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30. Sunscreens should be applied at least 15 minutes before going outdoors. Most people do not apply enough sunscreen, so coat the skin significantly with cream. Sunscreens should be reapplied every two hours when outdoors and after sweating or swimming.

Each of us is exposed to UVA and UVB rays throughout the year, not just in the spring and summer months.

Dermatologist Dr. Renee Grau says, “UVA rays can pass through window glass, so just driving to and from work, school or the grocery store can, over time, cause premature aging of the skin and can lead to the development of skin cancers.” UVB rays damage the skin’s more superficial layers and are responsible for sunburns.

Both UVA and UVB play an important role in causing premature aging of the skin and skin cancers.

What if you do get a sunburn?

Dermatologist Dr. Tiffany Brazeal says, “The two most common types of burns are first-degree and seconddegree burns. First-degree sunburns cause redness and peeling of the skin.

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best treated with cool baths, moisturizers and over-the-counter hydrocortisone creams. In addition, aspirin or ibuprofen may lessen the pain and discomfort associated with sunburn.”

Second-degree sunburns are deeper and tend to blister. Dr. Brazeal also says these burns can be considered a medical emergency if a large area is affected. Burns of this severity can take several weeks to heal. Doctors do not advise breaking the blisters, as they serve as “nature’s band-aid” and are part of the natural healing process. In addition, broken blisters may invite infection. A sterile gauze bandage can be used to cover the area. If a burn is severe and accompanied by other symptoms such as headache, chills or a fever, seek medical help immediately.

One common irritant is skin al-

lergies, which can occur at any time throughout the year. The most common allergies come from ingredients found in soaps, lotions, shampoos, detergents and other skin care products.

Fragrance, preservatives and dyes are common culprits that can cause an allergic skin rash. Even after using the same product for years, you can develop an allergy to it.

The best treatment option for skin irritations is to first determine what is causing the issue, but this is easier said than done. If an allergic rash is suspected, it’s best to switch to “allergenfree” products for a trial period. Some patients require prescription creams to decrease the inflammation in their skin. Using a good moisturizing skin cream such as Vanicream, Aveeno or CeraVe can also be helpful.

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Find Your Zone

By Robert Custer

Robert Custer is a motivational speaker, adrenaline junkie, world traveler and adventure enthusiast with over 20 years of leadership experience in health, fitness, nutrition and wellness.

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here is a deep, dark exercise secret personal trainers and fitness pioneers have struggled to hunt down for decades. Unlike Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and the goose that laid the golden egg, the key to this elusive secret has always been right under our noses.

Literally. In the chest region, to be more specific.

That key is finding the maximum target heart rate zone for burning fat. By the time you finish this article, you’ll know the best way to discover your personal fat-burning zone, and exactly how to use it. This knowledge will help you pace your workouts accordingly, to avoid burning out or wasting time by exercising without sufficient intensity.

How to Find Your Target Heart Rate Zone

In order to use your heart rate to help you exercise safely and properly, you’ll first need to figure out your heart rate zones. Though you might be tempted to use a heart rate zone chart like the ones that appear on gym walls and cardio equipment instructions – the ones that let you approximate a target heart rate zone for exercise based on your age – it’s important to realize that these charts were designed in 1970; research has since proven them to be a poor predictor of maximum heart rate.

A better way would be to simply do a “submaximal” test. In most individuals, the fat-burning zone occurs at 45-65 percent of the maximum heart rate, and that is the typical calculation used by personal trainers. They’ll take the number 220 and subtract your age to find your maximum heart rate, then take 45-65 percent of that number to

Many people use the HIIT (high intensity interval training) philosophy - which is getting your heart rate up into its hard zone for a minute or two, then back down to low/mod zone for a few minutes, then increasing it again. This interval intensity helps increase your calorie burn for several hours after working out.

(See examples at www.betterfitnessdaily.com)

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find your maximum fat-burning zone. But this number is highly variable and tends to be inaccurate, primarily because the maximum heart rate is highly variable. So here is your quick set of tips for finding your personalized fatburning zone far more accurately: • •

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Subtract 20 beats from that heart rate. Add and subtract 3 beats from the resulting number to get a range, and that is your peak fat burning zone.

For example, if your average heart rate turns out to be 160, you subtract 20 from that figure (160-20 = 140). Add three beats for the high side (140+3 = 143) and subtract three beats for the low side (140-3 = 137) to find your peak fat burning zone: a heart rate of 137-143 beats per minute.

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A part of our city’s reawakening is the presence of the “creative class:” young and engaging individuals and businesses bringing flair and style to the heart of Oklahoma City. Ghost Advertising is no apparition – it’s a real presence in Automobile Alley.

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At the corner of N.W. 9th and Broadway, in the 1918-vintage Vesper Building, Ghost Advertising is an ad design studio that is practicing creativity in many forms, but doing it in a way that sheds light on the firm’s clients, not on itself. That is by design, right down to the name of the business.

(previous pages) The historic Vesper Building, built in 1918 and now home to Ghost Advertising.

The Ghost Advertising team (left) The open nature of the interior design (above) leads to improved communication and collaboration among members of the Ghost team. During the renovation, Ghost retained some of the building’s original brick and plaster, simultaneously creating a contemporary feel.

The Ghost Advertising conference room (right) provides a thoughtful space for meetings with clients and visitors.

“It really is important to me that when we are working with clients, that it is that client and that company name that is at the forefront of what we do,” says founder and owner Brian Barnes of the decision to be a “ghostly presence” when naming his firm. “It’s our client’s name that is important, not ours.”

Ghost Advertising began in 2004 in the spare room of Barnes’ home. He had been active in the marketing organizations at his high school, earned a degree in business promotions from the University of Central Oklahoma, and worked in the marketing department of MidFirst Bank and as creative director of A la Mode Software before opening his own shop. It quickly moved into its own space, a former dry cleaners in the Paseo Arts District. But as Ghost Advertising expanded, the firm quickly outgrew its Paseo home, and Barnes started scouting around for a new place to do business.

“We really wanted to be in a space that would be more visible and more in line with the development that’s going on in Oklahoma City,” he says. “This was a prime location.”

When he first walked through the Vesper Building in October 2009, it was being used as a warehouse. “It was completely raw space,” Barnes recalls. “It was scary but exciting, and as we thought more and more about the possibilities of the space, we just got more jazzed. The first time we walked through, the place was filled with business equipment and cardboard boxes and a lost colony of crickets.”

Crickets notwithstanding, Barnes loved the location and the building. The process of turning it into a creative haven began in February 2010, and the firm moved into the 4,200-square foot space last September. Working with interior designer Stephen G. Edwards of Tulsa, Barnes and his staff of seven created the space from the ground up. It is wide open, fostering communication among the designers and account executives. march 2011 | slice

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“We look at every project on its own merits, break it down to its simplest parts, then try to rebuild what the best solution is for that situation. That’s what we think every client deserves.”

Ghost Advertising serves a number of prestigious business customers. Perhaps best known is Cox Communications – the firm works with Cox both locally and in systems across the country.

Other notable clients include the Oklahoma Department of Tourism, Oklahoma Health Care Authority and Access Financial Resources.

The work Ghost has done for Cox Communications is a microcosm of what the firm offers all its clients: internal communications, employee Tshirts, direct mail, billboards, retail merchandising, trade show designs, broadcast production.

One project for Cox provides a glimpse of Ghost’s problem-solving approach: a few years ago, Cox utilized multiple brochures to promote its various products and services – a potential customer could conceivably pick up seven or eight separate pieces of paper.

Ghost worked with Cox to consolidate all those individual items into the company’s first product services catalog. It put the same information into the customer’s hands in a more manageable fashion, and at a fraction of the cost.

“Not only did they save a lot of money, we were able to do what was right for both the client and the end user,” says longtime Ghost art director Jenkin Hammond. “That’s the kind of thing we love to do.”

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to rebuild what the best solution is for that situation. That’s what we think every client deserves.”

It’s a formula that seems to be working – business is good and the Ghost Advertising team enjoys itself. “It’s great fun,” Barnes says. “No two days are alike here.”

Ghost plans to stay in its funky new home for some time to come, with its core business philosophy of solving problems creatively and a refreshing synergy among the team members.

“I love seeing a great solution, coming up with a concept and seeing it executed in the marketplace,” says Barnes.

“The most challenging part is getting there. The place you think you’re going to go at the start of a project, and where you end up, are often two completely different places. Navigating that conversation is a real challenge.”

“This is a unique situation, because my answer is almost the same as Brian’s,” says Hammond. “I’m an art director, he’s the owner, and we feel exactly the same. The most exciting thing for me is seeing that great idea come to the marketplace and really work. I get my kicks on that. I also agree that getting that idea to the marketplace in as pure a form as possible is oftentimes difficult.”

For Ghost Advertising, the heavy focus on clients, and creative ways of meeting challenges, is a harmonious combination that is working well. It adds a vigorous and inventive perspective to Oklahoma City, from its home at the corner of 9th and Broadway in the vibrant heart of Automobile Alley.

Brian Barnes in his simply outfitted, yet creativity-inducing office (top) The employee lounge (middle) and break area has become Ghost’s meeting space of choice, with its comfortable furnishings, kitchen and an entire wall composed of dry-erase board — perfect for brainstorming.

The production area (bottom) gives Ghost a functional space to assemble print materials for client presentations. Works by Oklahoma artists dot the walls throughout the firm.

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How to Manage an Inheritance

By Carol Ringrose Alexander

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Carol Alexander, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA™ is Executive Vice President of Retirement Investment Advisors, which has been recognized more than 30 times in national publications as one of the top fee-only investment advisory firms in the nation.

y 2052, an estimated $41 trillion will pass between generations, according to the Center on Wealth and Philanthropy at Boston College. For many people who have never given any thought to what they might do with an inheritance, the gift may seem like a burden rather than a blessing, even if it’s a modest amount of cash. Anxiety and guilt can increase in proportion to the amount of money involved. Substantial inheritances can spark financial and emotional reactions that make it difficult to set goals and make financial decisions.

If you are the beneficiary of an inheritance, no matter the size, these three strategies can help you integrate your new wealth successfully into your life.

Stop and take a deep breath. About 40 percent of individuals who received an inheritance of $50,000 or more spent less than a week deciding what to do with it, according to an Oppenheimer Funds study conducted in 2000. And in 2002, the National Endowment for Financial Education estimated that as many as 70 percent of people who receive a windfall fritter it away in just a few years. Consider your options carefully and thoroughly before making major financial decisions.

First, you should consider eliminating any credit card debt. And if you don’t have an emergency fund of four to six months of living expenses in liquid investments, you should strongly consider using part of your inheritance to begin one.

Before you go shopping, make a list of potential purchases with dollar figures attached; then put the cash in a money market account for six months to a year. That will give you time to grieve, research purchases and investments and ensure that the decisions you make about how you want to use your legacy match your values.

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meaning friends’ advice into perspective. The importance of good financial, legal and tax advice increases with the impact the inheritance has on your financial situation.

What should you look for in an inheritance plan? Three steps are important: chart your goals after a reflective period; select investments according to your desired results; and establish systems to keep everything on track. This approach should be at the heart of any financial plan.

There are several avenues available to address the variety of problems that affect wealthy people. The goal is to resolve any nagging emotional issues, so you’ll be able to make good financial decisions and use your wealth to fulfill your goals. One good online resource to explore the emotional aspects of wealth is The Inheritance Project at www.inheritance-project.com. It was founded in 1992 by heiresses Barbara Blouin, Katherine Gibson and Margaret Kiersted.

Keep your eye on the big picture. Just as any financial professional will encourage you to take a long-term view when it comes to investing, you should adopt the same philosophy when it comes to integrating inherited wealth into your family. The Gallo Institute at www.galloinstitute.org provides resources on financially intelligent parenting.

If you have a large inheritance, it is important to recognize that your wealth may change not only your life, but the lives of your children – they must be prepared to be good stewards. Barbara Blouin’s booklet Coming into Money: Preparing Your Children for an Inheritance is a resource for parents considering giving substantial money to their children as young adults. It discusses the substantial perils of inheriting early and suggests how some advance financial planning can help empower your children financially.

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By Cher Bumps

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n the summer of 2010, Met Life – the nation’s thirdlargest long-term care insurer based on premiums collected – completed a telephonic market survey of nursing homes, assisted living centers, adult day care services and home care service organizations to inquire about costs for care provided. Here’s what the survey said: • The national average daily rate for private room care in a nursing home is $229, while a semi-private room is $205, up from $219 and $198 respectively in 2009.

• The national average monthly base rate in an assisted living community rose from $3,131 in 2009 to $3,293 in 2010.

• The national average hourly rates for home health aides and homemakers remain unchanged at $21 and $19. The daily rates for adult day care services were also unchanged from the previous year at $67.

Just a few months after completing this survey, Met Life said it would exit the business at year’s end. It will continue to service the policies already in place, but says that future policies no longer appear to be a good investment. Meanwhile, other insurance carriers that have plans to stay in the market are seeing hefty premium increases from regulators across the country. The most staggering statistic: John Hancock, one of the top three issuers of long-term care policies, is seeking to raise premiums an average of 40 percent on most of its currently issued policies.

It’s obviously a time of upheaval for the Long Term Care policy marketplace – the changes are primarily being driven by three factors: 1. Annual costs for the underlying care insured by these policies have increased at least four percent annually for the past decade.

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Action for the Long Haul 2. Insurance companies actuarially estimated a greater number of people would buy the policies and pay on them for a handful of years, and then allow the policies to lapse.

3. Market conditions have affected the interest rate of return on bonds, which has reduced the revenue streams the insurance companies had projected to pay the benefits on these policies.

So, what do all of these facts and figures tell us? Take action now. It is crucial to plan for your retirement years. It is certainly a given that a very large portion of us will need some sort of care or assistance in the future. We can see that the costs are rising, the demand is greater than expected and insurance companies are closely watching these developments.

You have alternatives to provide the funds for this care: you can self-insure the costs from retirement funds or the sale of personal assets. You can deplete assets to below $2,000 to qualify for Medicaid. You can buy a long-term care policy in your late 40s or early 50s, and take the time to check with your employer to see if they offer a group policy. You can also opt into the federal government’s new plan – it was a part of the health care reform legislation passed last year, and it’s called the CLASS (Community Living Assistance Services and Support) Act. It will not be available until 2012, and it will only pay $75 or $100 per day after you have paid premiums for a minimum of five years, but it is on the horizon.

It is also important to research the benefits of long-term care partnership policies. Oklahoma has a joint program between the state and private insurance companies to allow you to retain assets above the $2,000 Medicaid level and still qualify for assistance. For example, if you buy a $100,000 Oklahoma long-term care partnership program policy, assets in an amount equal to your policy will be disregarded if you apply for Medicaid.

The decisions are yours to make, but you must spend the time to thoughtfully engage in this process.

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Narcomey’s Chaparney Construction gallery space – in the foreground are “Shine,” “Rescue” and “Halo,” which comprise part of his “Revival Series.”

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on Narcomey’s art takes irregular and rough forms – wood, scrap metal and other discarded objects – and turns them into expressive, delicate, confident sculptures. Narcomey approaches his materials with chainsaws, grinders, sanders and chisels, coaxing deliberate forms out of the raw and unhewn. His materials are unpredictable, although his style is easily identifiable and his results endlessly compelling.

Like many artists, Narcomey has enjoyed a lifelong love for creativity, but he initially went to the University of Central Oklahoma to study painting and drawing. Once there, he soon discovered an affinity for the processes of sculpture and three-dimensional art forms; in particular, he enjoyed the functionality of crafting jewelry and the handbuilding techniques of working with ceramics. After graduating, his move towards large sculpture came partly out of necessity: with limited access to a kiln or to casting equipment, Narcomey sought sculpting methods that didn’t rely on those creative components.

Building on what he had learned of functional art, he started making one-of-a-kind furniture, and his creations were featured on HGTV in 2001 for the program “Modern Masters.” The process still interests him, although much of his recent work has been abstract sculptures.

“It goes in waves,” he states. “I’m doing less furniture right now, but I will go back to it. I like the different challenges: making something that is not furniture act like furniture. It makes it easier to connect, communicate with people who see my work for the first time.”

The materials for his sculptures often come first, and the process of creating art is driven largely by what he gathers, which can be… unpredictable. “People would cut down whole trees and just leave them out there with their curbside refuse,” he says of the materials he used for his first sculptures. Felled limbs from ice storms have also been sources for supplies. Occasionally, Narcomey’s friends assist in supply gathering.

“Sometimes people will call me up and say ‘Hey, I’ve got this stump.’

Then I go over and dig it up.” This statement seems remarkably humble after seeing a few photographs of the process of digging up the root of a pecan tree, 12 feet in diameter and 15 feet deep underground. Digging the root took “probably a couple of weeks” to accomplish.

By Jennifer Barron Photos by K.O. Rinearson

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Wood is Narcomey’s primary medium, and he speaks with affectionate knowledge about the unique aspects of different varieties: elm has a nice scrolling appearance, bois d’arc has an appealing bright yellow color and a dense, weather-resistant body, blackjack oak has a tendency to hollow itself and so on. Narcomey approaches each type of wood with an understanding of its properties, allowing them to drive the direction of a piece to a certain degree.

Even more, he enjoys exploiting what others might consider flaws in a piece of wood: celebrating cracks and knots instead of trying to hide them. “I’m interested in exploring those defects,” he explains. “There are correlations to the human experience, like lines in the face or scars. The things that make people unique.”

Narcomey’s respect for his materials extends past academic knowledge: he clearly enjoys every step of his process, including gathering supplies. Digging up roots or carving into pieces of wood allows him to be “kind of like an explorer – seeing things for the first time, whether that’s unearthing, carving or just digging in.”

Certainly, a large part of Narcomey’s process includes responding to the objects he gathers, but an equally important aspect includes using his materials to express an existing idea.

“There is a sliding scale between conceptual and intuitive ways of working… I see myself somewhere in the middle.”

This balance is evident in Narcomey’s finished pieces.

In “Parting,” the bent sides of a discarded metal trash can are either pulled apart or held together by an organic interior form. He describes the piece as a reference to the loss that results from any parting, whether through death or the end of a relationship: “All that is held between people runs out.” He says that the idea came when he first acquired the trash can – he felt instantly that its two dented sides would be able to express this idea. For “Spring,” Narcomey uses metal springs, foam rubber, resin and small pieces of wood to convey different ideas associated with the titular word: springing back as in returning to form, and also a season of new growth and life. “Spring” is a study for a larger work along the same themes. In both of these pieces, the materials sparked the initial idea, but Narcomey’s own perspective pushed the work further, and the result feels like a natural expression of both form and content.

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Eloquently abstract sculptor Don Narcomey with his piece “Balance”

recently shown at City Arts Center’s Café City Arts fundraiser, and his exhibit “Whole” is on display in the Governor’s Gallery at the State Capitol through March 6. Naturally, his work can also be seen in his own gallery: Chaparney Construction, LLC, located at 16th Street and Gatewood in the Plaza District of Oklahoma City.

Narcomey is a remarkably prolific artist, and his work continues to evolve. He is always gathering supplies for new works. He is also currently experimenting with different paint finishes including gesso, enamel and other techniques for both wood and metal.

The strength of his artwork lies in the intersection of contrasts – emotion and aesthetic, accident and intent, rawness and finish. Even within his specific working methods, his work continues to develop and surprise. Narcomey’s heart is obviously present in the work he makes, and this willingness to convey emotion gives his work an openness that allows viewers to connect with these abstract forms. Burly, unflinching sculptures that embrace subtlety, Don Narcomey’s work is as expressive and precise as a language, finding eloquence in debris.

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Amanda LaMunyon and Leona Mitchell rehearsing at home in Enid.

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By Kent Anderson

“It meant a lot to me to use my voice, since so many people with autism don’t have voices. I can express myself with my voice.”

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y any definition, Amanda LaMunyon is a remarkable young woman. The Enid teen has been painting since age eight – not only landscapes and other nature scenes, but visual impressions of the songs she loves. She also sings, and in January she appeared onstage at Carnegie Hall in New York alongside legendary operatic soprano Leona Mitchell. She is interested in the theatre as well, writes poetry, and has many speaking engagements. Recently she was chosen as one of the faces of Oklahoma youth for M.J. Alexander’s book PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION The Children of Oklahoma: Sons and Daughters of the Red Earth.

These accomplishments are exceptional for any individual of any age. But 15-year-old Amanda has had to navigate around an invisible challenge in making her voice heard. She has Asperger’s Syndrome.

“In elementary school I was the kid who would get up and just walk off and no one knew where she was,” Amanda says. “Then at eight I was diagnosed with Asperger’s, and that made me figure out that I was different. I wasn’t being rebellious, I just didn’t know what I was supposed to be doing.”

Asperger’s is a condition on the autism spectrum, characterized primarily by challenges in social interaction and communication. Autism is a complex developmental condition, and those who live with it range from completely non-verbal and unable to live independently, to those – like Amanda – who are very verbal

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and high-functioning. By some counts, one in every 110 children is now diagnosed with some form of autism.

But Amanda LaMunyon does not focus on clinical definitions of her condition. Instead she has set about expressing herself and, in the process, inspiring others.

Studying with Enid artist Lillian Folks, she began to paint, and her impressionistic images show a depth of understanding and insight beyond her years. At around the same time, Amanda began singing.

“It meant a lot to me to use my voice, since so many people with autism don’t have voices,” Amanda says. “I can express myself with my voice.”

Her vocal talent was brought to the attention of soprano Leona Mitchell, international opera star and Enid native.

Mitchell was eager to work with the young singer, and a relationship was born.

“She is a lovely and gracious woman,” says Sherry LaMunyon, Amanda’s mother, of Mitchell.

Amanda’s story has been gradually gaining attention. In 2008 she was named Outstanding Individual with Autism by the Autism Society of America. She has been featured in several books. It all led to an association with the McCarton Foundation of New York, and an invitation to be a part of The Genius of Autism, an event designed to showcase the creative endeavors of young people with autism. Amanda was one of a handful selected from around the world, and in January she went to New York. To Carnegie Hall, to be exact.

While an exhibition of her paintings was projected on a screen above the stage, Amanda and her musical mentor Leona Mitchell strode onstage and performed a powerfully moving rendition of the “Prayer Duet” by Josh Groban.

“It was an awesome moment,” Amanda recalls.

Many young people who appeared at Carnegie Hall by the age of 15 might decide they had reached the pinnacle of their creative life. Not Amanda; she is thinking about the future. For starters, she will be back in New York in April, this time at Lincoln Center with her school choir from Oklahoma Bible Academy. Her long-term passion for the arts is wide-ranging. Interested not only in singing, acting and painting, she also professes a love of graphic arts and fashion design. She wants a family along with a career. But above all else, she wants her voice to be heard.

Amanda and Leona Mitchell on stage at Carnegie Hall. Amanda’s painting “Via Dolorosa” is projected above.

“Even though there are many things about life I don’t understand, I know I will find my way day by day with God’s help,” she says. “I want my life to encourage others with challenges. I want to make a difference.”

When asked what she most wants the world to know about individuals on the autism spectrum, Amanda becomes serious. She looks down in deep thought, then makes direct and straightforward eye contact. “People should be accepted for who they are and who they can be,” she says after a moment.

“Everyone with a disability also has ability.”

Amanda’s voice – whether expressed through her paintings, her music, or her genuine, engaging smile and thoughtful perspectives on life and the world around her – is one that well should be heard. Through her creativity, she helps the world to see that an individual with autism is more than a diagnosis, more than a “condition,” more than a medical or developmental statistic. Amanda LaMunyon – and many, many others like her – tells the world at large that everyone has something to offer, that everyone has worth, that every individual has a story to tell… even if that story is told in a voice different from all the others around them. march 2011 | slice

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reativity is difficult to pinpoint, and of course it is highly personal, different in each individual. There are those who feel pulled to a certain creative endeavor for their entire lives, and pursue it with all their heart. Others slide into a day job and nurture their desire to create in a more gradual way, a little here and a little there, over time. There are as many perspectives on the creative process as there are ways to create. It is a breathtakingly wide spectrum.

Dr. Hanna Saadah is a physician, an internist and specialist in infectious diseases and headache treatment. But the Lebanon native, who came to Oklahoma in 1971, knew from a very early age that he wasn’t only a scientist.

“I think it was always in me,” he says. “By the time I was 10, I was attempting to write poems.

My first published poem came when I was 14.

Whenever I had an emotion, I didn’t want it to escape. Emotions were better than memories, so I would capture an emotion by writing something about it.”

Saadah and his wife Judy live in Edmond, and his medical practice is based at Mercy Health Center. He has published seven books – four poetry collections and three novels – using the publishing company he created and named Almualif, an Arabic word meaning “the author.”

His poetry collections are Loves and Lamentations of a Life Watcher, Vast Awakenings, Familiar Faces and Four and Half Billion Years.

Still, after many years of writing only poetry, in his mid-40s Saadah turned to novels. “I had this yearning to do something more involved and intricate than writing poems,” he says.

He enrolled in a novel writing course at UCO, and after the first two hours, went home and wrote his first chapter. “After I started, I

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couldn’t stop,” he remembers. “I didn’t have it planned in my head. It just poured out of me.”

That first novel became The Mighty Weight of Love, the story of a physician whose wife dies of cancer, leaving him fearful of life and love. It was published in 2005, and was followed in 2007 by Epistole, a novel told through a series of letters between two lovers, separated by distance and circumstance for more than three decades.

Saadah’s most recent book is Back From Iraq. He believes it is his most powerful work yet, telling the story of an Oklahoma soldier who returns from Iraq a changed man. “It is trauma, fear, emotion, loss of family and friends, distortion of personality and facing fears in order to overcome them,” Saadah says.

The topic of fear surfaces often in Saadah’s writing, but most prominently in Back From Iraq. “In medicine we don’t have any teaching about how to negotiate and temper fear.

But many patients don’t do what they need to do because of fear. Fear has been a very fascinating topic for me in my life, and finally I could put it in a book.”

Saadah still writes poetry—a new poem each week, published on his website. He is also working on a fourth novel.

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He calls himself a “personal writer, not a professional writer,” and so donates all proceeds from book sales to various charities, including the Mercy Foundation, Jesus House and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. His wife Judy serves as his editor, and Saadah says his greatest joy as a writer is finishing a new work and reading it to her.

Hanna Saadah has a day job, one to which he is very devoted. But he still nurtures his creativity, separating it from his medical career. “My writing is my escape from medicine,” he reflects. “I find that at the end of the day, I don’t want to go home and think of myself as a physician.

I want to think of myself as somebody else. I escape from that by writing.”

Dr. Saadah will be signing copies of Back From Iraq on March 27 from 2-5pm at Mercy Health Center’s Neuroscience Building, 4120 W. Memorial.

For 48 years, he rose in the wee hours to watch over the preparation of twists, long johns and fancy doughnuts in his bakeries.

When he retired, he was glad to sleep in ‘til 6:30 — “like regular people,” he said. But he was changing, and after awhile, he began to awaken as the baker again — up and rarin’ to go at 1 am. Baker’s hours, but no bakery.

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s the youngest of nine children, Oklahoma City Ballet’s artistic director Robert Mills probably learned a thing or two about standing up to a challenge. Before his arrival at Oklahoma City Ballet three seasons ago, the Indiana native performed throughout the U.S., perfecting the skills it would take to reinvent Oklahoma City’s ballet into the artistic marvel it is today. Through his finely honed vision and technical expertise, Mills – an admitted Virgo perfectionist – has won audiences over by projecting ballet through a dynamic new prism.

When we caught up with Mills, his focus was more on matters at hand; specifically, preparing for the upcoming Mozart’s Requiem, an impressive collaboration with Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Canterbury Choral Society that’s scheduled for later this month. Today, our spotlight is set on the other side of Robert Mills.

If you weren’t the artistic director for Oklahoma City Ballet, what would your career be?

My mother always told me I was a born performer. I really can’t imagine doing anything else, but I’ve always been intrigued with acting. I studied acting some in high school and I’m fascinated by it.

Do you ever dream about performances?

Yes! I have a recurring dream that I’m performing on stage and I get tangled up in the curtains. It’s never happened in real life, but that dream comes back occasionally.

How do you get into the mindset to envision what you want a production to be?

I have to separate myself completely from the rest of the world – no computers, no phone, no TV – and just escape into the music for a while. I get into a kind of “zone of imagination.”

classically trained dancer. It’s great to have dance on TV, but a live performance is so much better and more dynamic.

Agreed. Any superstitions?

I’ll admit to being a little OCD and counting the things I do. For example, when I brush my teeth, I count out how many times I need to do one side and then I’ll switch to the other and count that out.

Maybe your Virgo-ness fuels that OCD a little.

It probably does.

What’s the best advice you ever got?

My parents always used to tell me to focus on all of my studies and not just on dancing. I thought they were wrong, but now I do a lot of administrative work, and I see they were so right. Wow… I never realized that until just now. Thank you, Lauren!

Here to serve. What were they wrong about?

In school, I was forced to take PE, and I hated it. I danced all night after school and had a lot of physical activity, so I had no use for PE. Looking back, I’d say they were wrong about making me do that.

What kind of cook are you?

I’m told that I’m a very good cook. Growing up as one of nine kids, I had a mother who could cook very well. At our house, there was no such thing as packaged food or microwaveable food. It was always fresh. I make a great lasagna and a French-inspired lemon chicken.

Is there anything you won’t eat?

Artichokes. I can’t stand them, even in a dip.

Suppose I don’t get an invite to one of your legendary dinner parties this weekend. Where should I eat?

Paseo Grill or Cheever’s.

Do you have a non-profit shout-out?

OKC Ballet, of course. Also, Allied Arts for their support of us and Make-A-Wish.

Do you DVR anything?

“Housewives” of anything! I like knowing my life is great by comparison!

What are you most grateful for?

My good physical health and the opportunities I’ve had in life because of that.

Do you watch any dance shows on TV? Not really, because they’re so cheesy. It’s frustrating because what you see on those shows pales in comparison to the athleticism of a

What, above everything else, do you hope to accomplish this year?

To make the city understand what a gem they have in this dance company.

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harting a new course is precisely what we do at the onset of every new season, looking forward and not back. Where spring is concerned, our outlook becomes proportionally more optimistic as welcome sunny days become the norm.

Part of ushering in a new season involves fashion, of course. Nautical themes typically introduce the spring season, so when navy and cream stripes emerged early in the fall, along with anchor-embossed details and a prevalence of gold, the visual cues practically shouted that a maritime mood was destined to be this season’s signature.

The key to making a nautical theme work is – dare we say it – don’t go overboard. Let one piece get the point across, unless you’re a fisherman of some kind or have a side gig at Six Flags.

Other trends for spring are riding the nautical wave, too: more gold and white in jewelry, accessories and detailing, flared legs and higher waists and an abundance of platform wedges and espadrilles.

Our salute to all things nautical comes with plenty of inspiration for smooth sailing into spring.

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d r a o B e v o Ab Although we usually assign navy blue the task of creating a nautical look, black and white gives this trend an exceptionally refined appearance. Crisp, classic and versatile, black and white is a timeless combination.

Christian Dior striped sweater | Christian Dior cotton Capri pant | O Jour peep-toe leather mule | From Gordon Stuart | Drop earrings | From Lime Leopard

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Your Ship Has Come In We’re in love with the “home front” spirit of Tracy Reese’s retro jumper dress with its grommeted belt and inverted pleat skirt. It’s a reminder of the vintage inspiration that continues to prevail in fashion. Expect to see cat eye sunglasses, jumpsuits and an onslaught of 1970s-inspired contributions, as well.

Tracy Reese belted dress | From Ruth Meyers | Beaded chandelier earrings | From Balliets

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Universally flattering, ruching on women’s apparel appears as a major influence for spring fashion this year, bringing a good measure of red carpet, curve-loving elegance to everyday wear. Look for ruching on blouses and skirts, as well.

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Sail On!

White is a key color for spring. You’ll see white-on-white in fashion, jewelry and accessories. Here, ruffles add a feminine twist to a plain white blouse that easily pairs with everyday denim.

Flutter-sleeve “Marco” blouse by Hunter Dixon | Denim jeans by Paige Premium Denim | Brown leather stretch belt by Elise M | Chandelier earrings | Navy ribbon ring choker | Initialed pearl bracelet | From Lime Leopard

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N G I K WAVES A M It’s a good time to dust off the ThighMaster, as shorts for all occasions comprise one of the most popular categories for spring and summer wear this year. Casual and formal styles abound. We’re particularly fond of Tracy Reese’s evening short, paired here with a Kate Spade striped tank and equally fetching with a navy blazer or a cropped sweater.

Kate Spade red and cream striped bow tank | Tracy Reese evening short in marine | Prada wedge sandal | “Coronation” chain necklace | Hoop earrings | From Balliets

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We love this interpretation of nautical. A red trench coat creates a bright spot on otherwise cool and overcast spring days. Pair it with stripes of any kind, as we’ve done with Diane von Furstenberg’s silk dress, and you’re ready to set sail.

Kate Spade “Elena” red trench | Diane von Furstenberg silk dress | Kate Spade “Tivoli” flats in black patent with red-covered heel | Red beaded bracelet | Gold tone hoop earrings | From Balliets

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The hardest-working piece in any nautical wardrobe is the navy blazer, prized for its classic lines and versatility. We love coupling the structured navy blazer with the fluid movement of a spring dress or with white denim. A lightweight scarf softens the combination.

Navy blazer with gold anchor button detailing by Rebecca Taylor | White scarf | Alice + Olivia red dress | “Jollen� gold wedge espadrilles by Dolce Vita | From On A Whim

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s r o h c n A Aweigh!

Juicy Couture presents a modern take on another timeless wardrobe staple, the Breton stripe. Pairing a classic Breton stripe with flared “sailor” trousers or denim evokes images of Katharine Hepburn and Coco Chanel, who is credited for first bringing marinière influence into the fashion spotlight.

Juicy Couture “Angel” striped hoodie | Juicy Couture “Alexey” welt pocket flare jean | Juicy Couture oval dog tag pendant necklace | From Funky Monkey | Bensimon Tennis Lacet shoes in navy vintage wash | From Heirloom Shoe

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While it has become a perennial rite of spring fashion, not all nautical is created equal. Kate Spade’s spring collection offers a slightly preppy take on time-honored stripes in the form of a shirtdress, one of spring’s favorite pieces.

Kate Spade “Violetta” shirtdress | “Opal” wedge sandal

by Diane von Furstenberg | Red beaded bracelet | Gold tone hoop earrings | From Balliets

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Marquis takes a decidedly nautical stand with its casual knit dress, embellished with white tabs at the waist. Paired with wedge espadrilles, one of the signatures of this season, it’s the catch of the day!

Red dress by Marquis | Stack bangle bracelets | From Blush | Gold tone hoop earrings | “Coronation” chain necklace | From Balliets

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OUT & ABOUT A pictorial wrap-up of local parties and events from previous months.

The place to see and be seen!

134 Casady Leadership 135 JLOC New Officers Party 136 OCMS Inaugural Dinner 137 OSHBA Banquet 138 Portrait of a Generation 139 South OKC Chamber Banquet 140 Firehouse Fun 141 OKC Ballet Gala 142 YMCA Kickoff 143 Authors Book Fair 144 OKFD Dedication

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CASADY LEADERSHIP

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JLOC NEW OFFICERS PARTY

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OCMS INAUGURAL DINNER

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1 Susie Fuller, Peter and Cheryl Borelli 2 Incoming president Dr. Robert and Diane Cooke, Kathy and outgoing president Dr. Larry Bookman 3 Drs. Curtis and Tracy Cain 4 Dr. Danny Smith, Mary Ann and Dr. Joe Harroz

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OSHBA BANQUET

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2 The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association presents awards, installs new officers and has a great time at the Skirvin during its annual dinner

3 1 Brandon Perkins, Chuck Robinson 2 Phyllis and Chuck Robinson, Darlene and Don Chesser 3 Randy and Deanna Chambers 4 Ken Dunlap, Jim Dunlap 5 Sarah and Shane Ross 6 Mark and Lark Dale

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PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION

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S OKC CHAMBER BANQUET

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2 Connecting businesses and strengthening the community is a year-round undertaking, but the South OKC Chamber of Commerce managed to find time to celebrate its members via a superb feast at the Cox Center

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1 Mary Pointer, Jimmy Webb, Meg Salyer 2 Lenora Burdine, Brenda Love, Jan Collins 3 Dennis and Suzi Clowers, Jerry Foshee 4 John Michael and Kathy Williams

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5 Native Son honoree Jimmy Webb at the piano 6 Anita Grant, Ray Doonkeen 7 Bonnie and Bentley Hedges

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FIREHOUSE FUN

Photos by Claude Long Creativity heats up Norman’s Firehouse Art Center during the Second Friday Circuit of Art as visiting kids sculpt clay animals for a group display

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YMCA KICKOFF

Photos by Claude Long Award-winning photographer Yousef Khanfar’s imagery, unveiled at the Petroleum Club, provides an extra boost to the opening of the YMCA of Greater OKC’s 2011 Community Support Campaign

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1 Thanks to Impact OK’s generosity, the Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled opens its new recreation center

We need your help!

Animal Rescue Friends of Nichols Hills helps pets impounded in Nichols Hills find their owners or a new home. Your support will help ARF continue its work in saving strays.

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raditionally, we look at March as the beginning of spring, but it’s also the month the bill comes due for winter-weary skin, hair and overall appearance. As the sun emerges from the mantle of winter, it’s a great time to greet the new season with a fresh outlook. Here’s a spring checklist for revitalizing, rejuvenating and reinventing a new you.

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Details | Reveal a New You, page 27 Love Those Pearly Whites In-office toothwhitening treatment ($550), whitening trays ($550), or in-office treatment and trays combined ($750) from Dr. Susan Whiteneck, DDS, in Norman, 321.6166, www.normandentist. com; Tressed Out Keune Care Line’s Intensive Hair Repair Vital Nutrition 15-minute, insalon treatment ($20) and Keune’s Vital Nutrition Leave-In take-home ($10) from Chad Taber at Salon W in Oklahoma City, 600.8518; Skin Deep Microdermabrasion in conjunction with a facial ($100), as well as various package options, from Derma Logic in Norman, 447.4411; Kiss and Makeup Trish McEvoy’s Instant Pick-Me-Up Lips ($28.50) Instant Pick-Me-Up Allover Face Quad powder ($35) and Rested eye base ($26) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com; Between the Lines Botox treatment (around $275 per area) from Dr. Tim R. Love Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Oklahoma City, 751.LOVE; 90 Days and Counting Find more information about Slice Magazine’s 90 Days to Summer fitness challenge at www.facebook.com/Slice90days march 2011 | slice

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Spring cleaning, spring break, spring showers and spring flowers! In this part of the country we can get lucky and have a few days of spring, or be notso-lucky and get snow. To whet your appetite for true spring, set your table like it’s already here.

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harting a new course is precisely what we do at the onset of every new season, looking forward and not back. Where spring is concerned, our outlook becomes proportionally more optimistic as welcome sunny days become the norm.

Part of ushering in a new season involves fashion, of course. Nautical themes typically introduce the spring season, so when navy and cream stripes emerged early in the fall, along with anchor-embossed details and a prevalence of gold, the visual cues practically shouted that a maritime mood was destined to be this season’s signature.

The key to making a nautical theme work is – dare we say it – don’t go overboard. Let one piece get the point across, unless you’re a fisherman of some kind or have a side gig at Six Flags.

Other trends for spring are riding the nautical wave, too: more gold and white in jewelry, accessories and detailing, flared legs and higher waists and an abundance of platform wedges and espadrilles.

Our salute to all things nautical comes with plenty of inspiration for smooth sailing into spring.

Above Board Although we usually assign navy blue the task of creating a nautical look, black and white gives this trend an exceptionally refined appearance. Crisp, classic and versatile, black and white is a timeless combination.

Christian Dior striped sweater | Christian Dior cotton Capri pant | O Jour peep-toe leather mule | From Gordon Stuart | Drop earrings | From Lime Leopard

Designers’ Notebook | Charting a New Course, page 120 Special thanks to Jimmy Shumsky for hairstyles and L.J. Hill for makeup.

Above Board Christian Dior sweater ($1,050), Christian Dior Capri pant ($390) and O Jour peep-toe mule ($570) from Gordon Stuart in Oklahoma City, 843.6500, www.gordonstuart. com; drop earrings from The Lime Leopard in Oklahoma City, 755.3456, www.thelimeleopard. net; Your Ship Has Come In Tracy Reese dress ($378) from Ruth Meyers in Oklahoma City, 842.1478, www.ruthmeyers.com; beaded chandelier earrings ($225) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com; Red Sails in the Sunset Scarlet ruched dress by Laundry by Shelli Segal ($195) and “Evelixa” satin peep-toe pump by Nina ($88) from The Webb in Norman, 321.8289, www.shopthewebb.com; Sail On! Flutter-sleeve “Marco” blouse by Hunter Dixon ($145), denim jeans by Paige Premium Denim ($172), brown belt

by Elise M ($53), chandelier earrings ($87), navy ribbon ring choker ($55) and initialed pearl bracelet with silver tag ($20) from The Lime Leopard in Oklahoma City, 755.3456, www.thelimeleopard. net; Making Waves Kate Spade red and white tank ($125), Tracy Reese evening short in marine, ($215), Prada navy wedge sandal ($395), “Coronation” 18” necklace ($265) and hoop earrings ($90) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com

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The hardest-working piece in any nautical wardrobe is the navy blazer, prized for its classic lines and versatility. We love coupling the structured navy blazer with the fluid movement of a spring dress or with white denim. A lightweight scarf softens the combination.

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Navy blazer with gold anchor button detailing by Rebecca Taylor | White scarf | Alice + Olivia red dress | “Jollen” gold wedge espadrilles by Dolce Vita | From On A Whim

We love this interpretation of nautical. A red trench coat creates a bright spot on otherwise cool and overcast spring days. Pair it with stripes of any kind, as we’ve done with Diane von Furstenberg’s silk dress, and you’re ready to set sail.

Kate Spade “Elena” red trench | Diane von Furstenberg silk dress | Kate Spade “Tivoli” flats in black patent with red-covered heel | Red bead bracelet | Gold tone hoop earrings | From Balliets

Hello, Sailor! Kate Spade “Elena” red trench ($595), Diane von Furstenberg “Leron” tiny stripe silk dress ($345), Kate Spade “Tivoli” low wedge flat ($285), red beaded bracelet ($75) and gold tone hoop earrings ($90) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com; Ship Shape Navy blazer by Rebecca Taylor ($395), white scarf by Gypsy ($325), red dress by Alice + Olivia ($297) and “Jollen” gold wedge espadrilles by Dolce Vita ($475) from On A Whim in Oklahoma City, 848.3488, www.onawhimokc.com

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While it has become a perennial rite of spring fashion, not all nautical is created equal. Kate Spade’s spring collection offers a slightly preppy take on time-honored stripes in the form of a shirtdress, one of spring’s favorite pieces.

Juicy Couture “Angel” striped hoodie | Juicy Couture “Alexey” welt pocket flare jean | Juicy Couture oval dog tag pendant necklace | From Funky Monkey | Bensimon Tennis Lacet shoes in navy vintage wash | From Heirloom Shoe

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Red dress by Marquis | Stack bangle bracelets | From Blush | Gold tone hoop earrings | “Coronation” chain necklace | From Balliets

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Buoy Crazy Red dress by Marquis ($39.95) and stack bangle bracelets ($22.95) from Blush in Norman, 701.8600, www.blushnorman.com; Gold tone hoop earrings ($90) and “Coronation” 18” necklace ($265) from Balliets in Oklahoma City, 848.7811, www.balliets.com

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Last Laugh | The Price You Pay

EXERCISES IN FUTILITY

By Lauren Hammack Want to comment on Lauren’s tales or share some of your own?

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n anticipation of this month’s launch of Slice Magazine’s “90 Days to Summer” fitness challenge – issued by our fitness and motivational guru, Robert Custer – I have set the wheels (and pedals, and pulleys) in motion toward that ever-elusive, perennial goal of getting in shape: my Zumba Fitness DVDs are already on the way! Soon, I’ll be mastering all the steps of time-honored Latin dances to the sizzling beat of Latin rhythms with the smooth-talking Zumba instructor, Beto.

For some reason, I can’t resist taking the direct-response bait any time the promise of a lean, sculpted physique is only a phone call away.

To my husband Bob’s endless dismay, most of these Pavlovian ordering impulses arrive on my doorstep with “some assembly required.” Bob’s “instructions are for amateurs” approach to mechanics means that each assembly yields four or five leftover parts, but there’s never time to start over. There are lunges, lifts and curls to do, and I’m always eager to start right that minute.

My first purchase was the Body by Jake Firm Flex, guaranteed to perfect the “ol’ buttissimo,” according to Jake. The Firm Flex also offered a number of resistancetype exercises, but more than that, it offered additional seating in front of the TV, as well as padded bars for draping sweaters, jeans and scarves. The Firm Flex got a real workout. I didn’t.

When the Firm Flex ended up on a charity truck, my husband reluctantly acquiesced to my insistence that we invest in something more legitimate, like a stationary bike. The bike’s shortcomings were instantly apparent when we learned that the moving fan in the front wheel really drowned out the TV – no doubt due to some unassigned “parts” that were still in their greasy little bag. Providing even less “closet space” than the Firm Flex, the stationary bike was swiftly transplanted to the garage – the designated holding place for charity donations.

Soon, I heard the siren song of the ’Robic Rider. Its oversized, padded seat was perfect for my own oversized, pad150

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ded seat. The ’Robic Rider was billed as a smooth operator, and very well might have been, had it not been for the assorted extra parts left over from the initial setup. The ’Robic Rider had a much longer shelf life than other fitness equipment, thanks to its extra long handle bar that could accommodate one-and-a-half loads of laundry on hangers.

A newly installed hanging bar in the laundry room eventually unemployed the ’Robic Rider and in no time, my cafeteria-lady arms were swinging in the wind. Thanks to round-the-clock, direct-response infomercials, I knew there was only one solution: Tony “the Pony” Little’s Gazelle.

The Gazelle provides a high-energy, low-impact workout through a sort of acrobatic, cross-country-ski-on-steroids motion. Despite the clicking sound it made from some missing nuts and bolts, I loved the Gazelle more than any other equipment I’d ever owned and used it nightly.

This alone was groundbreaking and unnatural. How long could this love last? My god, I had been on the Gazelle for a solid two weeks and hadn’t let my eyes stray in the direction of another infomercial even once.

According to Tony Little, the higher I swung my legs forward and back, the greater the calorie-burning benefit. I quickly progressed to swinging my legs almost to the ceiling fan and after a few weeks of rapid-succession aerial splits, I had hyper-extended myself and torn something in my hip that turned out to be necessary for comfortable walking, standing and sitting. The Gazelle sat in the corner for weeks like a toddler in timeout until, finally, pegged as the definitive culprit for the hitch in my giddyup, it made its final, sad trek to the garage.

I’m now waiting on the arrival of the Zumba DVDs with the same enthusiasm I have for each new fitness discovery. The Zumba DVDs come with several benefits, not the least of which is “no assembly required.” When they’ve been retired, as I’m sure they soon will be, the DVDs will hardly take up any space in the garage. And best of all, for the two weeks I’m distracted by the Zumba DVDs, I won’t be watching any other infomercials.

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Last Look | Natalie Kurkjian

Life in Living Color

An eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly stopped to dine on Clematis nectar in Natalie Kurkjian’s Oklahoma City garden just long enough for her to snap this image. “The picture makes me think of one of my favorite quotes. ‘Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.’”

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