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HOPESTONE MEN’S GARY GIBSON HEALTH DAY EXHIBITION

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OK MOZART

Bartlesville’s Annual Gem For Every Music Lover

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Publisher’s Letter The Arts: Gary Gibson Exhibition

Lyon Gallery shows Gibson’s work through month of June

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June Events Calendar

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Out & About: Photos from Around Town

Find out What’s Happening This Month!

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Passages: Jacob Bartles

A Union soldier’s story

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Community: Woolaroc Kidsfest

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Dish: Shorties Grille

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Last Call: HOT Street Party

Woolaroc Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Kidsfest!

Young Professionals host free downtown block party

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publisher’s letter

Publisher’s Letter Each year when I was a kid, our family would make at least two road trips from Arkansas to visit my grandparents at their farm just outside Bartlesville toward Woolaroc. As we drove west through town, I would pretty much turn around backwards in my seat to get a good look at the Bartlesville Community Center disappearing behind us. Now, I live on what was my grandparents’ property and although the Community Center has become a part of my everyday life, from time to time I still marvel at the building that the seven year old me remembers being like something from another planet!

In this issue, for those who may not be familiar with its story, I think this spot is the best place to share a bit of information on the BCC that I find interesting. The Bartlesville Community Center was designed by William Wesley Peters, chief architect of Taliesin West, The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Peters was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first apprentice and throughout his career he remained loyal to the Wright organization.

Among other notable projects, Peters assisted Wright in the construction of Fallingwater and was responsible for the structural designs of the Guggenheim Museum. Along with providing Bartlesville a magnificent performance hall, the Bartlesville Community Center is truly a prominent treasure among the collection of notable structures we have downtown.

The building was completed in 1982 and soon thereafter in 1985, the OKMozart Festival began to utilize the BCC as their central hub for the annual festival. Thirty-One years later OKMozart continues to feature internationally recognized musicians whose performances inspire many of us to broaden our musical interests or to just be present in the moment. The selected musicians also serve as inspiration by performing alongside our own accomplished and aspiring Oklahoma musicians during the festival. Many who perform here during OKMozart have done so for a number of years and I know they get a feeling of being in their home away from home each year when they arrive! Their connection and love of Bartlesville and OKMozart may not be apparent at first, but that connection is what compels them in their daily lives to seek out and consistently invite incredible talent to play the Bartlesville Community Center.

Over the years, the BCC and OKMozart Festival have developed such a closely intertwined relationship that it seemed obvious to have this structure highlighted. It was the perfect pairing to have our very own Gary Gibson create his representation of the BCC for our June cover.

The world keeps spinning, be sure to treat yourself to some amazing performances this month!

Volume 5 Issue 4 P.O. Box 44 / Bartlesville, OK 74005

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Lori Esser, Jason Puckett, Damon Isaacs, Lacy G. Gittinger, Molly Sparks, Linda Keller Special thanks to Debbie Neece at the Bartlesville History Museum for her continued contribution to our Passages section Contributing Photographers

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ABOUT THE COVER: The Bartlesville Community Center photograph and digital manipulation by artist Gary Gibson. To see more of Gary’s work go to www. ampersandgraphics.biz Cover design by PDG+creative

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GARY GIBSON Exhibition Lyon Gallery shows Gibson’s work through month of June

by Linda Keller

“Art has much more to do with the heart and vision of the artist than it does with the tools it takes to create it.”

Gary Gibson, whose amazingly creative work is often showcased in local art displays, will be the featured artist in Lyon Gallery for the 2015 OK Mozart Festival.

Gary is an artist with a slightly different twist—one who works with a camera and computer rather than brush and easel. But make no mistake, he’s an artist extraordinaire.

An accomplished photographer and computer graphics expert, Gibson is a genius at melding the two. He readily admits, “I don’t lean in any particular direction when it comes to picking subjects. All things are legal, and I especially enjoy creating images that exist only in my mind.”

He admits having met “several old souls” who didn’t consider what he does as art. “There is an old school way of looking at things that says, ‘If it’s not done with a brush, pencil or pen, it can’t be art. But, I beg to differ. The challenge of working with such a limited perspective on art gave rise to what I’ve been saying for years: “Art has much more to do with the heart and vision of the artist than it does with the tools it takes to create it.”

Though Gary admits to having artistic energy for as long as he can remember, it wasn’t till his senior year in college that he was given the opportunity of a lifetime. “During semester break our yearbook photographer transferred to another school. Seeing the editor’s predicament, I offered my services. The problem was, I had absolutely no experience with photography.”

That’s when he bought his first camera and began to learn all he could about how to use it. “I read incessantly, spent time with other photographers and experimented at every opportunity. “ The subject consumed him. He had fallen in love with photography. “By the way…I did finish that yearbook and never put my camera back on the shelf.”

A talented man with an incredible sense of humor, Gibson adds, “I was born at a very early age…and things got complicated from that point on.”

Since then, photography literally has given Gary Gibson the world. For a while he taught photography on the college and Vo-Tech level. Then three years after college, he returned to Bartlesville and worked at Winston’s Studio before going to work for Phillips Petroleum in the reprographics area in the photo lab, eventually becoming one of the company photographers.

Seriously, he says, “I’m not embarrassed to present myself as an artist. However, I’m not an artist in the traditional sense. I’m not an illustrator; I’m a manipulator.

I use my camera as a tool to gather the building blocks of what eventually becomes a finished piece of art. Each of my images begins with a photograph and ends up as pen and ink.”

The next chapter in Gibson’s life opened the world to him and his camera. For nine years, he worked as an international photographer for a large missions organization.

During that time, he added computer graphics to his skill set and that brought even more opportunities. In 1994, he went out on his own and has been “self-unemployed” ever since, he says happily.

He creates his art by taking the continuous tones of a color photograph, simplifying them into islands of solid color outlined in black ink. So, in the strictest sense of the word, his art is all about the lines.

“I love my life and the challenges it has sent my way,” he muses. Contemplating for a moment, he adds, “Not being able to use the traditional tools of art was a road block only for a short time in my life. When I picked up my first camera, I found my brush.” v

When he first began his artistic journey, he stuck with landmarks and other recognizable objects. “But now, I look at everything as potential subjects,” he says.

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HOPESTONE MEN’S HEALTH DAY

by Damon Isaacs Walking into Hopestone Wellness and Cancer Support Center immediately brings a sense of calm. Hopestone is sponsoring an educational session for men on June 13th from 10:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. The purpose of this men’s only event is to heighten the awareness of preventable health issues and promote good nutrition among men.

The event is free and lunch will be provided.

Giving the introductory talk and answering questions will be Dr. William Davito of Primary Care Associates.

Dr. Davito has been with Primary Care Associates in Bartlesville for almost 20 years. “Many times men see themselves as the provider and the tough guy,” Dr. Davito shares, “they often delay or avoid visits with their doctor. That’s why it is important to continually encourage men to get annual physicals and to prescreen.” Dr. Davito will be sharing an overview of men’s health issues at the Hopestone event. He says that he loves seeing what Hopestone does for the community.

He will be sharing about the importance of good nutrition, exercise and pre-screening.

The Men’s Health Day will consist of presentations and open Q&A sessions with the following specialists: Dr. William Davito of Primary Care Associates; Dr. Anderson Merhle of Bluestem Cardiology; Dr. Laurence Altshuler of Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Dr. Jonathan Heinlen and Dr. Kelly Stratton of the OU Stephenson Cancer Center; and Dr. Martin Banschbach of Oklahoma State University, professor and nutritionist.

Men’s Health Day is sponsored by Samaritan Counseling & Growth Center/Bartlesville Regional

United Way and Hopestone Cancer Support Center. This event is a place where men can learn more about the importance of pre-screening for health issues and gain insightful tips on exercise, nutrition, holistic treatment and preventive medicine.

Debbie Halpin is currently the director of Hopestone and has been with the center for one year. “People with cancer can find benefit from participating in the arts during and after treatment. It can lower their anxiety and give them something positive to focus on.” There are several centers in the U.S. that offer arts therapy as integrative oncology services such as yoga, acupuncture, massage and creative arts classes.

Hopestone offers sessions for creative arts, yoga and health education. The classes are free to patients, survivors and care givers. The public is welcome for a donation. “One of our most popular events,” says Halpin, “is our Paint and Pour parties where groups can enjoy a glass of wine and learn to paint.” Halpin continues, “Another popular session is Yoga with instructor Bee Bradley.”

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A Music Lover’s Delight

by Lori Esser

A masked ball. An Italian opera. Internationallyacclaimed musicians. No, this isn’t Venice, Italy, these are components of an experience you’ll gain from attending the 31st season of OK Mozart.

This year’s festival, set June 6-13, is taking a musical trip to Italy, the place where 17-year-old Wolfgang was given the Papal Order of Knight of the Golden Spur for his extraordinary musical gifts.

“This season we’re putting Oklahoma back into the OK and Mozart back into the namesake!” exclaimed Randy Thompson, OK Mozart executive director.

OK Mozart’s Opening Celebration has been given a brand new air of excitement with a change in venue and an all-day, multi-faceted program according to a recent press release. The earliest part of the celebration begins with the firsttime-ever 3.5 mile Really Fun Prairie Run on the trail at Prairie Song near Dewey.

Also that morning, there are tours of Prairie Song’s historically recreated 1800s Old West town with live artist portrayals in period costumes, live music by the Corky Davis Country Swing Band, pony

rides, tribal dancing, a petting zoo, do-it-yourself branding irons, wagon rides and more—all for free.

In the evening, the Opening Celebration continues at Bartlesville Community Center where music lovers of all ages are invited to hear the Tulsa Youth Orchestra perform composer Joseph River’s symphony, “Buffalo Run,” written to celebrate the American bison, along with a performance by Tai Chi dancers.

On Sunday, the main concert series beings with “A Musical Tour of Italy” featuring violinist, Chad Hoopes, along with Amici New York Orchestra starting with Mozart’s

overture to Cosi fan tutte followed by a performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

“We’ll have a visual presentation to accompany this piece,” added Thompson. “It will be the four seasons of Oklahoma as portrayed

by Jerry Poppenhouse.”

After intermission, the orchestra will be joined by the OK Mozart All-State Orchestra. Forty-two of Oklahoma’s finest young musicians were selected from high schools all over the state and will play next to some of the world’s greatest professional musicians under the skilled baton of Artistic Director, Constantine Kitsopoulos.

“We are taking this to a much higher level,” said Thompson.

“These students will be playing alongside skilled artists watching them perform, listening to their tone quality and picking up priceless lessons. These professionals are leaving something behind with the students. They are helping to build their resume so they can claim they performed with an orchestra of that quality.”

On Monday evening, festival goers are whisked away to Italy via the L’Amore d’Italia masked ball

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with seductive arias by singers from the Don Giovanni opera cast in Tulsa. It will be a romantic evening with fine dining, cocktails and dancing.

“Guests will be presented a mask upon entry and will dance to waltzes and Italian love songs,” added Thompson.

Tuesday night will feature the Spencer-Prentiss/ Becky Wallace Chamber Concert. Highlighting the performance will be the Aeolus Quartet with pianist Jon Kimura Parker and Amici New York woodwind principals: Diane Lesser, oboe; Pavel Vinnitsky, clarinet; Julia Pilant, horn; and Charles McCracken, bassoon.

According to festival planners, this is a powerful group of young award-winning musicians currently serving as the Graduate Resident String Quartet at the Juilliard School.

Thompson describes the main event on Wednesday as opera day and tying in the “OK” by bringing in nine hand-picked, Oklahoma soloists to perform as characters of Mozart’s enchanting opera, Don Giovanni.

The Bartlesville Choral Society and Amici New York Orchestra will also unite in this semi-staged version of his opera.

“We upped the ante,” said Thompson. “Last October, Constantine went around the state and auditioned 50 rising stars. He personally selected these individuals with a few faculty members of international fame.”

“This season we’re putting Oklahoma back into the OK and Mozart back into the namesake!” exclaimed Randy Thompson, OK Mozart executive director.”

According to Thompson, music lovers will be in for a special treat on Thursday when the Canadian Brass return for their third appearance at OK Mozart. The ensemble includes two trumpets, a trombone, tuba and horn and they are known as the “Kings of Brass”.

“Tickets are already moving quickly, and we hope for this to be a sell-out,” exclaimed Thompson. “The audience will be thrilled by their amazing performance and genre-bending versatility.”

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According to festival planners, throughout the eightday festival, approximately 70 Showcase Events are presented during the day at various locations. These events are designed to be entertaining and educational.

Most are free and a number of them designed especially for kids.

Following tradition, Woolaroc will host the Friday evening outdoor concert next to the beautiful Clyde Lake, under the open Oklahoma sky with an Italian grand opera piece, patriotic pieces complete with cannon and of course, fireworks.

“The concert under the stars at Woolaroc is something that we look forward to helping them host every year,” said Bob Fraser, CEO of Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve. “We are proud of the fact that we have been involved with OK Mozart and this wonderful festival for so many years and it always a good thing when the non-profits in the community can work together. The fabric of our community is so rich in culture and the arts, and never are they blended better than at this concert.”

On Saturday, the celebration concludes with the Bartlesville Choral Society under the direction of Susan Mueller joining the Amici New York Orchestra and Kitsopoulos in presenting Mozart’s final Requiem. This concert promises to bring the house down with the sound of more than 100 performers on stage.

“Guest artist, Jon Kimura Parker, joins to tickle the ivories with variations of Rachmaninoff’s ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,’” added Thompson. “This piece is seen as the most favorite selection of all musical literature. It’s a beautiful piece. The audience will recognize it, but don’t often hear all the movements.”

OK Mozart has been around since 1985 when it premiered its first festival inside the Bartlesville Community Center doors. The idea had been conceived two years earlier by Bartian Nan Buhlinger and Ransom Wilson with the Solisti New York Orchestra when they came as part of the Community Concert Association series.

“We’ve had transitions in the last 31 years,” said Thompson. “However, the mission remains the same.

We are bringing the world’s finest music here to MidAmerica.”

That’s not the only thing this continually thriving international music fest has brought to the local community. According to the City of Bartlesville, their figures show an economic impact of more than 100 million dollars over the last 30 years.

“We do something no one else does,” added Thompson. “Amici New York Orchestra is comprised of some of the finest musicians performing in New York today. We bring musicians who are successful in the world’s toughest market. That says something about who we feature at our concerts. It’s an opportunity to have New York meet Oklahoma. No politics; just making beautiful music.”

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Sometimes it is a gentle polite tap on the shoulder…other times it is a moment of clarity and inevitability, and you know you MUST follow through with it.”

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Cocoa Roar Truffles is a seasonal business geared mainly to making delectables around the holidays. Its flavors are rotated according to the season—eggnog for Christmas or caramel chocolate with sea salt for Valentine’s Day. Other times she might take a notion to do mint or peanut butter and sea salt, or lemon basil, geranium, or saffron.

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Monday, June 1

Thursday, June 4

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

Hidden History in our Backyard, presented by OLLI

Oklahoma’s 27th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference

Arvest Bank – Adams Blvd

Covering topics of protecting our world heritage, Native American Affairs, Historic Preservation, Cultural History, Archeology, and Downtown Development.

Kay Little and Michelle Martin take you on a historical adventure right in our own backyard. For more info visit www.education. okstate.edu/olli

Bartlesville Community Center, $40 for 3 day conference admission.

Tuesday, June 2

For more information and to register visit www.downtownbartlesvilleinc.org

9:00:00 AM Martha’s Task at OK Mozart

12:00 PM

Martha’s Task will have several musical and Oklahoma Themed items at OKM booth for purchase. Come by & check them out.

Bruce Goff: Exploring a Creative Mind Lecture series and bus tour of Goff buildings in Bartlesville and Dewey. Contact Price Tower

Oklahoma’s 27th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference

Wednesday, June 3 12:00 PM Oklahoma’s 27th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference Covering topics of protecting our world heritage, Native American Affairs, Historic Preservation, Cultural History, Archeology, and Downtown Development.

Bartlesville Community Center, $40 for 3 day conference admission.

For more information and to register visit www.downtownbartlesvilleinc.org

7:00 PM Tuesday Night Trivia Painted Horse Bar & Grille

Opening day of the 31st Annual OK Mozart Festival. In addition to the Main Stage and Chamber Series, there are over 100 Showcase events. Many Showcase events are Free to enjoy, but we couldn’t list them all here! Find a full event list at okmozart. com/schedule

Friday, June 5

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Saturday, June 6

Covering topics of protecting our world heritage, Native American Affairs, Historic Preservation, Cultural History, Archeology, and Downtown Development.

Bartlesville Community Center, $40 for 3 day conference admission.

For more information and to register visit www.downtownbartlesvilleinc.org

6:30 PM First Friday Music Series: Kalyn Fay

8:30 AM OK Mozart Opening Daytime Celebration Prairie Song- Dewey Start off the 2015 OKM Festival with a full morning beginning with an early fun run and enjoy the rest of the celebration with a Historically Recreated 1800’s Old West Town Tour. Open to the public, free of charge.

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Taste of Oklahoma series, live talent from the great state of Oklahoma.

Farmers Market Downtown Bartlesville – Frank Phillips & Keeler Come out and listen to some great music, purchase items from many vendors! See friends, connect with neighbors and enjoy the beauty of Bartlesville.

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8:00 AM 24th Annual Dewey Antique Show Washington County Fairgrounds Dealers from five states with 100+ booth spaces!

3:00 PM Vino and Vivaldi Hopestone 120 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. · $40 In the spirit of OKM, at this paint and pour with brush in hand while listening to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons your can create your masterpiece! All materials included, event the vino! Group is limited to 30. Call to make your reservation. 918.336.9800

6:00PM Everett Music Studio Oklahoma Wesleyan Chapel Students of Everett Music Studio will perform their current selections of a variety of guitar, piano and vocal music in the OKWU Chapel.

Sunday, June 7

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OK Mozart

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Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church

Bartlesville Community Center

Johnstone Park Main Shelter

Louise Owen “Kitchen Fiddler”

Mozart’s Don Giovanni

Inviting ALL bikers and riders. Bring your motorcycle and join us at Johnstone Park for a Bike and Biker Blessing. Afterword we’ll ride for a lunch together!

6:00 PM

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3:00 PM OK Mozart Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom

Jelly and Jams Tri County Tech Join us and learn how to transform wild berries or berries bought at your local farm stand into delicious treats for your family or for gift giving. Tuition $39.

A Musical Tour of Italy (Black Tie Event)

7:00 PM

Monday, June 8 2:00 PM OK Mozart

Tuesday Night Trivia Painted Horse Bar & Grille

OK Mozart FREE Opening Night Concert Bartlesville Community Center OKM Welcomes Bartlesville music lovers of all ages to hear the Tulsa Youth Orchestra perform Composer Joseph River’s Symphony, Buffalo Run, in celebration of the American Bison and its essential value to the Native American way of life.

OK Mozart Bartlesville Community Center

2:00 PM

Tuesday, June 9

Spencer Prentiss with Becky Wallace in a Chamber Concert

OK Mozart

4th Annual Osage Hills State Park Family Fishing Clinic Beautiful Lake Lookout at Osage HIlls State Park Osage Hills State Park is partnering with O.D.W.C. for our 4th annual Family Fishing Clinic. All equipment & bait is provided. For more info call (918)336-5635.

Wednesday, June 10 2:00 PM OK Mozart Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church Jon Kimura Parker & Aeolus Quartes

2:30 PM “Bruin Pom Camp” for preK-5th grade Bartlesville High School Field House Gym Bruin 2-day Pom Camp for preK-5th grade students sponsored by Bruin Varsity Pom. $50.00 per student.

Painted Horse Bar & Grille LIVE MUSIC

Frank & Lola’s Lord Benjaman returns with a stellar lineup and a suitcase full of JJ Cale influenced tunes. This is the epitome of The New Tulsa Sound and always a blast!

3:00 PM 10:30 AM Tour LaQuinta Mansion at OKWU Campus Travel back in time with a visit to the restored former home of H.C. Foster, once known as the “richest man west of the Mississippi”.

FREE. Reserve your spot by calling OK Mozart. 918.336.9800

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Magician David Lea performs stunning magic for children and adults who visit the Bartlesville Kiddie Park.

Aeolus Quartet

Signal 29

Paul Benjaman Band

The Kiddie Park

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

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Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Mozart & Merlot Hopestone 120 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. $40 The second in a series of three paint and pour classes offered at Hopestone during the week of OK Mozart. All painting supplies, light snacks and a multitude of Merlot will be provided. Call OKM at 918.336.9800 to reserve your spot.

Thursday, June 11 Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church Jon Kimura Parker, Louise Martin & Aeolus Quartes

2:30 PM “Bruin Pom Camp” for preK-5th grade Bartlesville High School Field House Gym Bruin 2-day Pom Camp for preK-5th grade students sponsored by Bruin Varsity Pom. $50.00 per student.

3:30 PM Tour LaQuinta Mansion at OKWU Campus Travel back in time with a visit to the restored former home of H.C. Foster, once known as the “richest man west of the Mississippi”.

FREE. Reserve your spot by calling OK Mozart. 918.336.9800

5:30 PM “Bruin Pom Camp” preK-5th grade Performance Bartlesville High School Field House Gym

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Second Saturday Music Series: Jo Hemian Jazz Syndicate

OK Mozart

Price Tower Copper Bar

Bartlesville Community Center

Jo Hemian Jazz Syndicate series, enjoy live jazz music: Jo Hemian Jazz Syndicate

Canadian Brass Concert

Friday, June 12 8:00 PM OK Mozart Woolaroc Outdoor Concert

Saturday, June 13 8:00 AM Farmers Market

1:00 PM Pinot & Paganini Hopestone 120 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. $40 The third in a series of three paint and pour classes offered at Hopestone during the week of OK Mozart. All painting supplies, light snacks and plenty of pinot will be provided. Call OKM at 918.336.9800 to reserve your spot.

2:00 PM OK Mozart Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church

Downtown Bartlesville – Frank Phillips & Keeler Come out and listen to some great music, purchase items from many vendors! See friends, connect with neighbors and enjoy the beauty of Bartlesville.

9:15 AM June CityServe Bartlesville Community Center Join us as we gather to serve the community! We’ll meet at the community center parking lot, and then travel to our service sites. Call 405-422-0606 with questions.

6:00 PM OK Mozart Woolaroc Bus

OK Mozart

6:00 PM

Bartlesville Community Center

Truity Night at the Ballpark

The Grand Final Concert with Jon Kimura and the Amici New York Orchestra

Lets play ball! Join us downtown at Bill Doenges Memorial stadium. Free admission to the community.

8:30 PM Red Dirt Rangers

Tuesday Night Trivia

Live Music

Painted Horse Bar & Grille

10:00 PM

Thursday, June 18

John Calvin Abney Frank & Lola’s One of Oklahoma’s finest young songwriters returns! Honest and bare tunes nestled between orchestrated epochs. JCA is another great Okie talent!

Sunday, June14 1:30 PM Constantine Opry The Constantine Theater – Pawhuska OK

6:00 PM

Bus for the Woolaroc Outdoor Concert @ 8:00 PM.

10:00 AM Downtown Dewey

Painted Horse Bar & Grille

Dewey Merchant Co-op 2nd Saturday

We are having a special one-time Friday night Karaoke event in order to have Red Dirt Rangers perform Saturday night (the 13th).

Market and Flea on Don Tyler Avenue.

7:00 PM

Painted Horse Bar & Grille

Monday, June15

Bartlesville Community Center

KARAOKE

Tuesday, June16

Sunday afternoon Country Music themed concert of current and old country favorites sung by local and Oklahoma talent from across the state $5 at the door.

Aeolus Quartet

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Jewelry Making: Wire Wrapped Ring

7:00 PM Third Thursday Music Series (Picnic in the Sky): Mark Gibson Music Price Tower Copper Bar Picnic in the Sky Series, live music every third Thursday: Mark Gibson Music

Friday, June 19 6:00 PM 20th Annual OK All-State Indian Basketball Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Tri County Tech Students will learn wire wrapping techniques and tips while creating a beautiful ring.

Tuition $19, supply kits may be purchased for $10 in class.

Saturday, June 20 8:00 AM Farmers Market Downtown Bartlesville – Frank Phillips & Keeler Come out and listen to some great music, purchase items from many vendors! See friends, connect with neighbors and enjoy the beauty of Bartlesville.

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Children’s Storytime: The Teddy Bears Picinic Tri County Tech Bring your favorite teddy bear, and join us for a story time surprise! Children will participate in various activities. Tuition $9, sibling discounts available.

9:00 AM Mainline Train Show Washington County Fairgrounds

5:00 PM Bartlesville’s Bravest VS Bartlesville’s Finest Benefit Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium Benefit for Make a Wish Oklahoma. For more info go to www.visitbartlesville.com

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Friday, June 26

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Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church

Vacation Bible School is here! (K-5th grade)

Vacation Bible School is here! (K-5th grade)

Tuesday, June 23

20th Annual OK All-State Indian Basketball Oklahoma Wesleyan University

10:00 PM

6:00 PM Children’s Musical Theatre Family Friendly Bingo Fundraiser

Sunday, June 28

Washington County Fairground, Dewey OK

10:00 AM

Tuesday Night Trivia Painted Horse Bar & Grille

8:00 PM

Vacation Bible School

Ladies Night & Copper Karaoke: Jacky Manning

8:00 PM The Magic of David Lea

Thursday, June 25 9:30 AM Vacation Bible School

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The 12th Annual HOT Street Party! Come join us on Johnstone Ave. in Downtown Bartlesville! Bounce houses and other games for the kids, then live music by Taddy Porter starts at 9pm.

9:30 AM

Magician David Lea performs stunning magic for children and adults who visit the Bartlesville Kiddie Park.

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Wednesday, June 24

The Kiddie Park

Osage Hills State Park

Woolaroc

7:00 PM

Vacation Bible School is here! (K-5th grade)

Relatively Flat Trail Marathon/Half Marathon & 5K

Kidsfest

Family Friendly Bingo Fundraiser - Great food, Silent Auction, Bingo and prizes! A fun evening while supporting CMT! Bingo Tickets $12/door. Info: 918-336-0558

Frank & Lola’s

7:30 AM

Wink returns from his summer European tour and makes his first stop at FnL’s! Wink is an Okie treasure gaining worldwide acclaim with his Americana roots tunes.

Vacation Bible School is here! (K-5th grade)

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, June 21

Frank & Lola’s

First Presbyterian Church

The Mulligan Brothers The B’ville debut for this Mobile, Alabama based quartet. It’s equal parts folk and rock with rich textures and great harmonies. For fans of Avett Brothers.

Wink Burcham

Vacation Bible School

7:00 PM 6:00 PM

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9:30 AM

Price Tower Copper Bar Drink Specials for the ladies and Karaoke in the Copper Bar: Jacky Manning

Saturday, June 27 8:00 AM Farmers Market Downtown Bartlesville – Frank Phillips & Keeler Come out and listen to some great music, purchase items from many vendors! See friends, connect with neighbors and enjoy the beauty of Bartlesville.

First Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School is here! (K-5th grade)

10:00 AM Kidsfest Woolaroc A magical children’s wonderland. For more info visit www.woolaroc.org

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June 11 – World renowned Canadian Brass with Baroque, Dixieland, classicial and brass standards served up with genre-bending versatility.

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June 13 – The Grand Finale with June 9 – Spencer Prentiss/Becky Amici New York Orchestra, pianist Jon Wallace Chamber Concert with Aeolus Kimura Parker, Bartlesville Choral Quartet, pianist Jon Kimura Parker and Society and Tulsa Oratorio Chorus Amici New York Orchestra wind princi- presenting Rossini’s “L’italiana in Algeri”, pals.

Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganni” and Mozart’s “Requiem”.

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JACOB BARTLES A Union soldier’s story

by Jason Puckett

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“In June of 1861, Jake joined the 4th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, which would later be consolidated into the 6th Kansas Cavalry. Little did Jake realize that his patriotism would extend far beyond a few fired minnie balls and hillside encampments.”

Most Bartians have heard the story of Jacob Bartles. The “larger than life man” who rolled his clapboard store five miles or so up the Caney river using only logs as a transport system. He is the namesake of our great community.

I hesitated at writing about Jake because his local lore is well known and might be a bit redundant, but I want to share with you a story that you might not know. A story that unfolded some 30 years before our town was ever thought of. A story that could easily have died on a battlefield. Picture a valley in the Oklahoma plains surrounded by rolling hills. Nothing but birds singing, creeks babbling, pistol touting outlaws and bands of Indians running amuck. This is what would later become our Bartlesville.

A kid born in New Jersey then transplanted to a Kansas corn field at the age of 15. Jacob would spend the next three years on a Missouri River steamboat before he returned to his fathers Quindaro, Kansas farm. This is where he decided to throw himself into a war that would ultimately define our nation. It was a war that was expected to last only a couple months and end in a quick and easy Union victory. One can only surmise that Jake saw this as an opportunity for excitement and an excursion from the Kansas plains. In June of 1861, Jake joined the 4th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, which would later be consolidated into the 6th Kansas Cavalry. Little did Jake realize that his patriotism would extend far beyond a few fired minnie balls and hillside encampments. The thought of watching his Brothers in Arms falling around him, hearing the hiss of bullets pass his head, and the sight of thousands of approaching Confederates probably never truly crossed his mind the Summer day that he enlisted into the United States Army in Kansas City.

Unlike many of his comrades, Jacob escaped the war unscathed.

He would later credit his mule Chaney who was “the best animal on Earth” as the reason for his survival and escape from Rebel hands. The day he enlisted, he was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, a rank that would make any 19-year-old Kansas boy feel like a man. He spent two weeks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas with Captain Veale rallying men to the Union cause. In his memoirs, Jake tells of

being armed with Belgian muskets so crude that when fired at the enemy, his soldiers fell backwards as if shot by the enemy. They later stacked their arms into a pile and burned them. He would spend the next four years on foot marching and skirmishing through Kansas, Missouri, and the Indian Territory.

Jake would meet head to head with some of the most fearful men and commanders that the Southern states had to offer. He described the attacks of Richard Ganos Texas rebels, William Quantrills guerrilla raiders and Colonel Stand Waites Cherokee, Creek and Seminole Indian fighters. On his journey he would see the battles of Cane Hill, Prairie Grove, Cabin Creek, Poison Spring, Jenkins Ferry, and a great number of errant firefights. By the end of the Civil War, Jacob Bartles 6th Kansas Cavalry had lost a total of 228 men.

It is said that during the Civil War, Jacob Bartles passed through the Indian Territory and gazed upon a valley surrounded by rolling hills, whereupon a river ran through it. He would later return in 1873 with his newlywed wife, Nancy “Nannie” Journeycake, and settle in the Indian Territory, on the banks of Silver Lake. In 1874 he would move his log cabin trading post to Turkey Creek, just south of the modern day 3100 block of SE Frank Phillips Blvd. It was here that Jake would establish the first Post Office in Bartlesville, becoming our first Postmaster in 1879. In a span of four years, a Kansas farm boy became a man that found the town we call home today. v JUNE 2015 | b Monthly

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Woolaroc Kidsfest

Woolaroc Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Kidsfest!

For a lot of people, summer in Oklahoma officially begins with Kidsfest at Woolaroc. This year’s weekend festival is extra special as Woolaroc celebrates the 25th anniversary of this wonderful event. The dates are June 27th and 28th. It promises to be the best ever according to Woolaroc staff. The main campus of Woolaroc will be covered with children’s games, arts and crafts, huge inflatables, pony rides, train rides, jugglers, magicians, good food, face painting, treasure digs and more! It is old-fashioned fun the way the summer should be….. and there is something fun for kids of all ages (including Grandma and Grandpa)!

Woolaroc’s founder, oil man Frank Phillips, had a soft spot in his heart for children. He brought the circus to town and he hosted Christmas parties for the kids each year. “Without a doubt, Kidsfest at Woolaroc would meet with his approval, as there was nothing he enjoyed more than throwing a party, showing off his beloved Woolaroc and hearing the laughter of children,” said Woolaroc CEO Bob Fraser.

Paula Blackwell, Events Coordinator for Woolaroc, said, “Parents who came to Kidsfest years ago as children are now bringing their kids so the tradition continues. We are blessed at Woolaroc with a staff that

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loves putting this on each year, plus we have a large group of volunteers who give of their time so that the children can enjoy this very special weekend.”

“The main campus of Woolaroc will transform into a magical children’s wonderland,” said Fraser. “Twentyfive years ago, the staff at Woolaroc wanted to do something special for the children and consistent with our mission. Ever since then, Kidsfest has been a special part of summer for kids in Oklahoma, Kansas and beyond….while much of it remains the same, we are always making changes so each year there is something new and special for the kids to enjoy!”

While the grounds are covered with children and games, the rest of Woolaroc is open to the public, including the Museum and the historic Lodge home. A visit to Kidsfest will give many their first chance to see the renovations that have taken place in the museum and to stop in the Woolaroc Gift Shop and see some of the new Woolaroc brand food items that are guaranteed to please such as; salsas, jams, coffee, pickles and more).

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Admission to Woolaroc is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and Children 11 and under and Members of Woolaroc are admitted for FREE. There is no additional charge for Kidsfest weekend. Hours for Kidsfest are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Woolaroc, a national treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located 12 miles SW of Bartlesville and 45 miles NW of Tulsa on State Highway 123. For more details about Kidsfest, you can call 918-336-0307, ext. 14 Monday through Friday or you can visit the website at www.woolaroc.org.For more details about Kidsfest, call 918-336-0307, ext. 14 Monday through Friday or visit the website at www.woolaroc.org. v

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Shorties Grille

by Molly Sparks

A younger crowd of employees in downtown Bartlesville means a greater demand for fresh dining options and Shortie’s Grille owner, Chris Barnhill intends to meet that demand.

Originally a food truck and catering service, Barnhill’s success led him to make the decision to open a restaurant, located at 116 Frank Phillips Blvd. Shortie’s Grille provides an eclectic downtown lunch option. The menu was formed from three years of Shortie’s Grille food truck recipes and thirteen years of Barnhill’s own catering experience ranging from Asian to Mexican to burgers and fries.

The name, Shortie, came from a nickname he gave to his stepdaughter. Barnhill has been using Shortie’s Grille as a catering service for the Frank Phillips Club, OK Mozart, and many other events throughout the years. Shortie’s Grille will continuing catering, although Barnhill says they will be more selective until the restaurant has settled into a rhythm.

Since the restaurant, which officially opened its doors on May 8th, is still in the early stages of development, the menu might get a ‘facelift’ over the summer, Barnhill joked. He hopes to introduce a ‘Build Your Own Burrito’ menu. The BYOB menu will be at the tables and can be filled out to a customer’s taste and handed to the waitress. The menu include tortillas, rice bowls, Asian beef, shrimp, margarita chicken, Thai noodles, and a slew of other unique burrito-building options.

Customers familiar with the building may wonder what will become of the brick oven the kitchen hosts, as well as the bar, which takes up quite a bit of the dining

area. Shortie’s Grille currently serves a low-point beer, and Barnhill says a liquor license is in the works and expected in June.

As for the brick ovens, Barnhill said he has several unique recipes in the works that will utilize the oven and will be original to the restaurant. Barnhill hopes to have the new recipes ready by the end of the summer.

Shortie’s Grille is currently open from 11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. for the lunch rush, since most business comes from the offices downtown. Once summer begins, however, Barnhill hopes to increase the restaurant’s hours to include a dinner menu. Barnhill expects the hours to be 11:00a.m. to 9:00p.m.

The restaurant hosted a soft opening for friends and family before its official opening in May, and Barnhill said the response was slightly overwhelming—in the best possible way. “We weren’t expecting much, really,” Barnhill laughed. “I reorganized the back after the first night, again after the second, and I’ll probably go back and reorganize it again. The main thing is getting ticket times down, but once we have that, we’ll be doing good.” With a happy, friendly staff, warm food, and a welcoming storefront, Shortie’s Grille is off to a great start and there are more good things to come. v

Shortie’s Grille 116 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

Hours 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

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HOT Street Party Young Professionals host 12th annual block party

by Lacy G. Gittinger Street lights, food trucks, and dunk tanks.

Only a few times a year can you experience the streets of downtown blocked off; locals gathered for music, food, games, and prizes.

In its 12th year, the “Heart Of Town” Street Party holds a steady grasp on what entertainment really means in Bartlesville.

HOT street party is brought to you by several local sponsors, including presenters: Truity Credit Union and Doenges Family of Autos. Hosted by the Young Professionals of Bartlesville, specifically, Troy Martin and his entourage. In Troy’s first year as HOT Street Party chairman, he’s bringing all kinds of fun to the party.

“This is the ultimate get-together for our city,” says Martin, “No matter your age, occupation, or interests, there’s really something for everyone to enjoy.”

Come with your friends, your kids, your parents, your co-workers, or even show up solo - but you’ll definitely find something to your liking.

The kids space will be chock full of bounce houses, face painting, and children having the time of their lives. Open from 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. and sponsored by Phillips 66 Employee Resource Groups.

Plenty of food options will make for a difficult time deciding, so consider showing up early enough to eat more than once. Shady Acres Food Truck, Dink’s Pit BBQ, and Jeremy’s Shaved Ice will be serving starting at 7:00p.m.

Impressive, young performers of the Phillips 66 Gymnastics Club and the Everett Music Studio will entertain crowds from 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.

Those of-age can cool off with a cold Anheuser Busch adult beverage of their choice. There will also be cold soda pop and water available.

For those of you who haven’t heard of the Stillwaterbased band, Taddy Porter, now is your chance. Hitting the stage at 8:00p.m., this rock band was born for block parties. It’s not uncommon to see the old and young alike tearing up the dance floor, so don’t miss out. And by dance floor, I mean south Johnstone Avenue.

“This event is the Young Professionals’ opportunity to give back to the Bartlesville community,” explains Martin, “Not only are we providing a fun event, but we’re working hard to make it a charitable one as well.”

HOT street party is brought to you by several local sponsors, including presenters: Truity Credit Union and Doenges Family of Autos.

The Boys and Girls Club of Bartlesville will receive proceeds generated by what will possibly be the most entertaining attraction of the night: the Dunk Tank. Try your hand in dunking your favorite (or least favorite) Bartian, with the questionable lineup including yours truly. Some vendors will also be donating a portion of their sales to the Boys and Girls Club, a non-profit dedicated to positively impacting the lives of local kids.

For more information visit facebook.com/ hotstreetparty. To learn more about the Young Professionals of Bartlesville, visit ypbartlesville.com. v

Friday, June 26th, at the corner of 4th Street and Johnstone Avenue: HOT Street Party is free to attend The party starts at 7:00p.m. Kids Space 7:00p.m.9:00p.m.

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