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The importance of the home has become top priority. Experts give advice on the best ways to stay atop interior design trends, create a lasting garden and get your backyard to paradise status.

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Bison are returning to Oklahoma, and improving our ecosystem while they’re at it.

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Oklahoma’s Real A Fresh Perspective Estate Landscape

It’s no secret that the real estate world is ablaze with opportunity. Leaders in the field weigh in on the market, finding the right agent, the importance of stagers and the impact of marketing and social media.

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If you’re considering starting a family or just want more information about sexual health, physicians offer counsel to keep you on the right track. Read about pregnancy complications, prenatal care tips, plus the pros and cons of certain birth controls and more.

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Spring brings with it the symbolism of fresh starts, and to coincide, we offer our annual look into all things home and garden.

Skip to page 35 to garner some tips from the pros, learn about interior design trends for 2022 and receive a rundown of steps you should take before starting a pool installation.

We also dive deep into the world of real estate this month.

Topics discussed include a market analysis for 2022 and beyond, along with real estate academies and the importance of stagers (page 46). Keep reading for our Top Real Estate Agents listing (page 54).

Did you know Oklahoma has its own bison association? I didn’t either until recently. Head to page 6 to learn all about it, along with info on bison’s migration patterns to Oklahoma.

Other must-reads include a spotlight on reproductive health (page 58); plenty of Saint Patrick’s Day content (pages 18, 19 and 65) and a look inside a new ski machine in OKC that’s making history (page 16).

Our Interiors section returns with a gorgeous remodel (page 24); and we take a virtual trip to visit the palaces of Sintra this month, too (page 28).

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Engineers for the Prairie Bison are returning to Oklahoma, and improving our ecosystem while they’re at it.

H Above: Bison are slowly but surely making their way back to Oklahoma’s prairies.

Photo by Rosemary Stephens Right: Ian Thompson, president of the Oklahoma Bison Association, manages his own herd with his wife, Amy. Photo courtesy Ian Thompson Far right: Bison arrive in the Modoc Nation from Yellowstone.

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erds of bison have repeatedly disappeared from grasslands occupied by the Choctaw people, says Ian Thompson, director of historic preservation for the tribe. But the majestic creatures have returned to Oklahoma and are cared for by tribal nations, park stewards and people such as Thompson, who have their own herds.

Thompson recounts the history of bison in the Choctaw ancestral homelands in Mississippi, and in southeast Oklahoma where tribal members were driven.

“Bison were in Mississippi in the Ice Age and shortly thereafter,” he says.

Centuries later, when the Europeans arrived, “the Native American population crashed,” he says.

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on the bison in the colonized areas, the animals expanded their range along the Atlantic and to the Gulf Coast.

“So, the bison were back in Mississippi, and the Choctaw community adapted to them,” says Thompson.

But not for long.

The bison disappeared from Choctaw ancestral lands in the 1740s due to expanding hunting pressure and habitat destruction.

“They were gone from Mississippi by the time of the Trail of Tears,” he says. “But Choctaw hunters who had gone west knew they were in Arkansas, Oklahoma and presentday Texas. There were still bison in Oklahoma when they came on the Trail of Tears, but they were gone from southeast Oklahoma by the mid-1800s.”

T H E S TAT E | S TA R T I N G O F F In 2012, Thompson and his wife, Amy, bought a bull and two cows during the annual sale of the Oklahoma Bison Association. They now have 13 head, a number that balances the ecology of their farm near Antlers.

“I had dreamed of raising bison since I was a teenager,” says Thompson, who became interested in his Choctaw culture at age 7 in his native Kansas City.

Dusty Baker, owner of Cross Timbers Bison near Sulphur, fell in love with the animals while working a summer job at the Chickasaw National The restoration of bison to Recreation Area.

Oklahoma and other states As a student at “has been a healing proOklahoma State cess for the bison and to University, he wrote a paper on the nearthe people who relied on extinction of the them,” says Rob Burkybile, species in the late second chief of the Miami1800s, and learned based Modoc Nation. about how bison The Modoc, who have today are helping to a herd of about 275, are restore over-grazed members of the Intertribal land.

Buffalo Council, which is Baker bought his based in Rapid City, S.D., first five bison in and works to introduce 2018 and now has bison to areas that have about 40 head. He and his wife, Marisa, not had them for a while. sell bison meat and The Modoc and at bison-themed merleast half a dozen other chandise on their Oklahoma tribes have website. bison herds, sometimes “I might not be obtained through agreea Native American, ments between the ITBC but we can continue

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and the National Park Service. In December, ITBC grant funds brought about 30 bison from Yellowstone National Park to the Modoc ranches.

Ian Thompson is president of the Oklahoma Bison Association, which holds an annual sale and a summer social and provides mentoring opportunities for its members. Some OBA members are tribal caretakers, but most are private ranchers whose herd sizes run the gamut from a few to one in western Oklahoma that has 600 bison, Thompson says.

the growth of the bison and consume its healthiness,” he says. “I appreciate our Native American heritage, and they are awesome animals. Why not bring them back to where they roamed?”

How Bison Help the Environment

Bison, Thompson says, “are a keystone species to the Plains.

The native ecosystem doesn’t work right without them.”

When bison eat down the grass, it allows native wildflowers and other species to thrive. Bison shed wool, which gets used for bird nests. They also carry seeds in their wool coats, which can distribute plants over a large area.

“Cedar trees are invasive, and bison love to destroy cedar trees,” says Thompson. “They are engineers for the prairie.”

The Thompsons rotate their herd between 23 pastures, and in the six years they have practiced rotational grazing, 207 native prairie species have returned.

The couple sells some meat, but give away a lot of it. The most flavorful comes from a 2-year-old male, which yields about 400 pounds of meat.

“I’m happy to live with the buffalo,” says Amy, whose ancestors came on the Trail of Tears. Her father is full-blood Choctaw and a first-language speaker, and her mother is Creek/Seminole and Chickasaw.

She likes to watch the bison at play.

“They do this thing we call pogo-sticking where they jump around on four straight legs,” says Ian. And bison have a pecking order, he says.

“The top cows lead the herd. If you open the gate, and the pasture maybe hasn’t been grazed for 90 days, the top cows get to eat the good stuff first.”

But bison are not pets in the traditional sense.

“You are not going to be able to hug them,” says Baker, a former history teacher. “But they know that you care if you are taking care of them. They honor that and give it back to you just by keeping you safe when you do go to handle them.”

Baker and his bison have unwittingly become social media stars since he started creating “dayin-the-life” videos in 2019. He now has 136,000 followers on his YouTube channel and 118,000 on Facebook.

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Oklahoma! Revisited Almost eighty years after its debut, the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical takes on a new life.

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The newest revival of Oklahoma! takes a different approach to the beloved musical.

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ebuting at the St. James Theater on March 31st, 1943, Oklahoma! was a production unlike any other.

Written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers, it defied the established conventions for musical theater, using song, dance, dialogue and score for the ultimate purpose of supporting its storyline.

Previously, musicals centered on showcasing performers’ talents, giving minimal attention to the development of the plot or characters.

Inspired by Lynn Riggs’s play Green Grow the Lilacs, Rodgers originally attempted to write Oklahoma! with a different partner, Lorenz Hart. However, Hart declined the opportunity, believing that its subject matter – life on the western frontier – was unappealing to a wide audience.

Rodgers eventually joined forces with Hammerstein, and their work on Oklahoma! set the stage for their futures in theater.

The award-winning duo went on to write nine musicals, including Carousel, The Sound of Music, and The South Pacific. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! became one of the most successful American musicals of all time.

Many attribute the musical’s major success to the United States involvement in World War II. Its cheery musical numbers, downto-Earth characters and punches of knee-slapping humor served as an escape from the turbulence of

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the times. And for many Oklahomans, the musical still hits close to home.

“Not every state has a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical,” says Kristin Dodson, chief executive officer at Celebrity Attractions. “It seems like everybody has a story to tell when it comes to the show.”

The Revival

Celebrity Attractions will bring Oklahoma! to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center from June 14-19. Directed by Daniel Fish, this revival challenges audience’s expectations of the classic Broadway musical.

Instead of framing life on the western frontier as idyllic, the production trades its rose-colored glasses for lenses that expose the musical’s darker, more harrowing undercurrents.

Fish grapples with themes of violence, the role of the outsider, and a sense of community without making any notable changes to the script or songs.

“It’s very fascinating that [Fish] can completely change the heart of the musical without changing the words,” says Dotson.

More specifically, the production leaves behind some of its touchstones, such as a colorful set, the stereotypical wardrobe of petticoats and stockings, and a full orchestra, to instead explore its main characters with unparalleled emotional depth.

Actor Sean Grandillo, who plays Curly McClain in the touring

production, says that the cast strives to portray their characters “as fully fleshed human beings.”

Rather than having a clear tug-ofwar between good versus evil, the musical unpacks each character’s vulnerabilities and desires.

“This production gives a lot of people the opportunity to see themselves in a piece that almost feels like a historical reference,” says Grandillo.

Audiences can expect an immersive and thought-provoking experience. In lieu of an elevated sense of performance, Fish’s revival often breaks the third wall through its set design and the actors’ delivery of their lines. Its bluegrass band mingles on stage as a part of the cast, and its characters remain in view for the majority of the show.

Select venues also participate in the concept of dinner theater, serving spectators chili and cornbread at intermission.

Although Fish’s revival is distinct, it reinvents the production with a similar goal that Rodgers and Hammerstein once shared: to broaden the horizon of the American musical and to tell a story that inspires its audience to experience a breadth of emotions. “[The musical] has changed with the times, just as what it means to be an American has changed,” says Grandillo. “I can’t think of many pieces that stand the time of time for 80 plus years and remain beautiful and relevant.”

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Roots Run Deep

Ditch Witch’s innovations continue to improve the state and the world at large.

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n display at the Oklahoma History Museum is the restored first-production model of the compact service trenching machine. It was designed and developed in the 1940s by Ed Malzahn in a family blacksmith shop in Perry, Oklahoma.

The trenching machine, which revolutionized the industry worldwide, assists in the construction process of installing underground essential utilities in the gas, water and electric realms. Prior to the trench machine, all underground work was done by hand tools such as pickaxes and shovels.

Malzahn, who was an engineering graduate from Oklahoma A&M, named the company Ditch Witch.

Since that first trenching machine was made, myriad other devices have been designed and developed at the original manufacturing facility, built in 1950 on 160 acres in Malzahn’s hometown of Perry. The plant’s machines are now distributed around the world.

General manager Kevin Smith, who has been with the company for more than 25 years, has seen numerous changes over years. The stand-outs include growth in the market and the development of new products – all which focus on the underground environment.

The focus then, as well as today?

To help those in the construction

industry perform their jobs more efficiently.

“We are always looking for ways to do that,” says Smith.

Starting his career on the shop floor, Smith has worked in most every department. In 2020, he became general manager. In 2019, Ditch Witch, which is a leading subsidiary of Charles Machine Works, was acquired by the Toro Company headquartered in Minnesota. Ditch Witch is part of the construction group under the Toro Company brand.

“We offer six major product category groups,” says Smith.

Some of the innovations include creating above-ground electronic equipment to locate utilities housed underground, and establishing an industry-wide 811 call system for contractors and builders. They then can rely on the company to locate underground utilities prior to construction.

Additional inventions include vacuum excavators and multidirectional drill equipment. Right now, the new growth of products is in telecommunications. The first compact trenching machine was made to solve a problem. Even though Malzahn died in 2015, his leadership, innovations and philosophy “instilled virtues that still hold true today,” says Smith.

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A Family Legacy

Ed and his wife Mary, who died in 2011, were known to be humble about their philanthropy, achievements and awards. Ed’s awards include induction into the Oklahoma Inventors Hall of Fame and the Construction Equipment Hall of Fame.

He was also named Inventor of the Year by the Oklahoma Bar Association: Patent, Trademark and Copyright Section.

The Malzahn family, who arrived in the United States from Germany in the 1900s, made deep Oklahoma roots which are shared by generations of families that have worked and continue to work within the organization. One example is Smith’s father, who was a part of the company and has since retired. Several of the founder’s family – including grand daughter Tiffany Sewell-Howard serving on the board of directors – are part of the Malzahn legacy.

“Ed was a pioneer at heart,” Smith says. “He installed the pioneering spirit in us.”

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Located in Perry, Ditch Witch is an industry leader in underground utility construction equipment.

Photo courtesy Ditch Witch

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Who Are You?

Genealogical societies can help you find out.

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An Oklahoma family poses near the Arkansas River, circa 1930.

enealogy continues to hover as one of the top hobbies in the U.S., and Oklahomans are part of that mushrooming fan base.

Active genealogical societies keep interest in tact. Oklahoma Genealogical Society’s (OGS) president Mike Birdsong has been a board member for 12 years.

Established in 1955, OGS is the eighth oldest genealogical society in the U.S., and has a current membership of 432. Dorothy Becknell has served as president of the Tulsa Genealogical Society (TGS) for seven years. With an annual membership of 60 to 70, TGS was established in 1965.

Both nonprofits promote the collection and preservation of family genealogy for historical benefits, bringing people together for discussion and exchange of information, to study research methodology, to issue publications, to collect and preserve

data, to assist members with their genealogical research and writing, and, most simply of all, to encourage each other.

Some historians are interested in their ancestors’ involvement in world events, some are tracing their ancestors for ethnicity or are looking for famous relatives. Others just want to know who they are and where they came from.

OGS and TGS offer support for learning how to research family histories and how to organize that information. They also encourage participation in local and national genealogical programs.

TGS has extensive databases for Tulsa and Tulsa County, located on their website, that include funeral homes, marriages, divorces and many Tulsa County Court Records. OGS holds two to three seminars with nationally recognized genealogical experts, and produces monthly newsletters, archives, publications and books.

Their research center includes a library, a genealogical database, a surname database, and a lineage society called the First Families of the Twin Territories (FFTT), honoring people who were in Oklahoma prior to statehood. The FFTT is considered to be one of Oklahoma’s important genealogical databases.

The OGS Resource Center is located at 1125 N.W. 50th Street in Oklahoma City. Due to the current COVID-19 spike, the center is open only by appointment. The TGS Library is housed on the Northeastern University Broken Arrow Campus at 3100 E. New Orleans in Broken Arrow.

Both groups welcome beginners, and hold monthly meetings that are free to both members and nonmembers. During the pandemic, all meetings have been virtual.

Connect with both groups through Facebook, or go online to tulsagenealogy.org and okgensoc.org.

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UPCOMING ADVANCEMENTS The evolution of DNA has opened a new world for genealogists, allowing them to delve more deeply into their ancestries and find long-lost relatives. And those who have been adopted are using DNA and court records to find their birth parents.

Both Becknell and Birdsong are eager for April 1, when the 1950 Census will be released.

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“This opens up an additional 10 years of research we will be able to add to our family histories,” says Becknell. “TGS will be hosting informational speakers and webinars on utilizing this great tool of information.”

Birdsong adds: “With more and more records online, the pandemic hasn’t slowed the research down. The 1950 Census, and other new and exciting research tools, will help advance our beloved hobby.”

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Unity Across the Ocean

Though separated by thousands of miles, the Irish and Choctaw peoples support one another from afar.

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Nothing divides the Choctaw people from the Irish people except for the ocean,” according to the Choctaw Nation’s historical account of their ongoing friendship.

In 1847, still suffering the effects from the Trail of Tears forced migration from Mississippi to Indian Territory, the Choctaw people collected $170 to send to Ireland during the potato famine. The memory of that gift lives on today with a Kindred Spirits sculpture in County Cork, along with scholarships to Choctaw students and, most recently, COVID-19 aid to the Navajo and Hopi nations made by the Irish.

“They were trying to scratch a life out of the Oklahoma Territory,” says Gerry Mulvey, who, with his wife, Allison, created two of the scholarship programs. “They had nothing to give, yet they dug in and gave it.”

Scott Wesley, scholarship director for the Chahta Foundation – which administers the scholarships – is Choctaw but did not grow up with traditional teachings. When he heard the donation story shortly after joining the foundation, it made perfect sense to him.

“The Choctaw people are very giving, very loving,” he says. “It wasn’t that long after the Trail of Tears, and they understood the pain the Irish people were going through.”

How It Started

Honoring the Choctaw Nation’s donation to the Irish during the potato famine, the Kindred Spirits sculpture resides in County Cork, Ireland.

Photo courtesy the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

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The Mulveys live in San Antonio and belong to the Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas. They came across the donation story while studying about the potato famine.

“We found out there were a lot of similarities between the two cultures,” says Gerry. “We both had been suppressed in our ability to speak our own native languages. The Choctaw were driven from their land. The Irish were excluded from owning land and driven off their land when they couldn’t pay taxes or rent. Under penal laws they could not practice Catholicism. The Choctaw were not allowed to practice their own religious beliefs until the Choctaw Nation emerged.”

The story prompted the Mulveys to reach out to the foundation.

“Since we are both teachers, the idea of a scholarship was a natural thing to do,” he says.

In 2016, they established the Saint Patrick of Ireland Scholarship, awarded every year to three high school seniors who live on the Choctaw reservation and plan to major in STEM studies. They recently made an additional gift to launch the St. Bridget of Kildare Scholarship, for three undergraduate students already attending a four-year college and studying math, science or engineering.

In 2018, Ireland’s then-prime minister, Leo Varadkar, visited the Choctaw Nation headquarters to initiate the ChoctawIreland Scholarship, which pays for two master’s-level Choctaw students to study in Ireland for a year.

“A few years ago, on a visit to Ireland, a representative of the Choctaw Nation called your support for us a sacred memory,” Varadkar said during his time in Durant. “It is that and more. It is a sacred bond, which has joined our peoples together for all time.”

The Mulveys were beaming with pride during Varadkar’s visit to Oklahoma.

“He was incredible,” says Gerry. “He is such a personable individual.”

Allison Mulvey’s Irish ancestors came to the United States in the late 1800s. Gerry’s came more recently, and they both grew up with the culture. Gerry is a meteorologist, and Allison enjoys introducing science to her pre-K students, which influenced their choice of STEM scholarships.

“Our original thought was that the Choctaw are very much tied to the Earth,” he says. “They have almost a visceral understanding and feel for nature.”

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You read that right – skiing is now available in Oklahoma through RIVERSPORT in OKC.

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ou’re ready to hit the slopes and get some skiing in for this winter.

You and your friends can’t wait to rendezvous in – Oklahoma City? Correct – and it’s thanks to RIVERSPORT, which takes the lead in bringing ‘impossible’ outdoor activities to the state.

“We are driven to open up opportunities to people to experience authentic sports, adventure and outdoor lifestyle activities not previously possible in Oklahoma,” says Mike Knopp, RIVERSPORT’s executive director. “We believe this formula will, over time, bolster a more healthy, outdoor-oriented culture in central Oklahoma. We also like the idea that you can now ski, row and go whitewater rafting in downtown OKC.” The machine used for the skiing experience is the only one of its kind in the U.S., manufactured by Alpine Industries in the Netherlands.

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“Without a mountain in downtown OKC we knew we would have to be creative,” says Knopp. “But it was important for it to be authentic. Ironically, Bob Ross of Inasmuch Foundation, who knows and supports our mission, saw a ski machine and reached out to me to get my thoughts. This then led to an intense two-month exploration into the various systems available.”

The process was started in late summer of 2020 and the ski slope opened in May of 2021.

“The snow turf carpet is the most advanced available and is irrigated to provide a texture similar to snow while skiing,” says Knopp. “This is coupled with the articulating slope that can take you from a blue to a black in a matter of seconds. The result is a safe and extremely effective way to learn to ski for the first time – or to refine your ski skills. It is a truly endless slope.”

According to Knopp, while RIVERSPORT is not the first to install a ski machine, he says OKC is now the first place to offer the opportunity to learn to ski, surf and whitewater raft within the same venue.

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“We pride ourselves on innovation and breaking new grounds in urban outdoor sports and adventure,” says Knopp. “Most importantly – it is awesome to see kids who never would have had the opportunity to ski to now experience what it is like to get the ski boots and skis on and hit the slopes.”

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Knopp points out skiing at RIVERSPORT also saves kids the time and expense of ski schools, not to mention the cost of a cross-country drive or plane ticket to reach an actual mountain with a ski area.

“It is truly wonderful to be able to create a differentiating – and unexpected – destination for Oklahoma,” he says. “We believe this mindset is a game-changing opportunity for Oklahoma City and we are proud to be a part of the exciting momentum.”

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St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans Entertainment abounds on this exuberant holiday.

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Shamrock the Rose is a popular St. Patrick’s Day event in Broken Arrow’s Rose District.

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Tulsa’s no stranger to Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. The following are a few highlights: Presented by RunnersWorld Tulsa, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Run 2022 is March 12 starting at 41st and Peoria.

Broken Arrow is bringing the fun with Shamrock the Rose District Festival.

“Join us March 12 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the heart of Broken Arrow’s Art and Entertainment hotspot, the Rose District,” says Debra Wimpee, the festival’s organizer.

“To date, the event has raised over $80,000 for Soldier’s Wish as well as funds for the Pride of Broken Arrow and BA Football Booster Club.” The 3-block event is free, family-friendly and features live music, a craft beer garden and over 100 vendors.

Also on March 12, celebrate all things Irish at Claremore’s annual St. Paddy’s Party, centered around 419 W. Will Rogers Blvd., including

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live music, dance performances and more.

A cozy Irish tavern with an outdoor patio, Arnie’s Bar in downtown Tulsa’s Blue Dome is a great spot for some Harp, Killian’s, Guinness or other mug from an extensive beer menu, with happy hour specials from 2 to 8 p.m. daily. For more fun in the Blue Dome, an entire St. Patrick’s Day weekend of fun includes music, dancing and beers from James E. McNellie’s Public House. The event is held all day over a five-block radius with live music and local retailers.

On March 22, check out the Ross O’ Spillman St. Patrick’s Day Party and Fundraiser at the Greenwood Cultural Center, with musical performances including Jump Suit Love to benefit the Sandite Child Development Center.

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“Come to historic Stockyards City on March 12 for the annual St. Patrick’s Parade,” says Debbie Harrison, executive director of Stockyards City Main Street. “This family friendly event is a celebration of the district’s western culture and Oklahoma’s Irish heritage.”

The parade starts at 10 a.m. with the herding Chain Ranch Longhorns down Exchange Avenue, along with all day fun of marching bands,

equestrian clubs, bagpipes, food trucks, street performers and more.

On March 14, various St. Patrick’s Day parties are running in OKC, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parking Lot Party at Stonecloud Brewing Co. and other locations including The Collective, Angry Scotsman Brewing and TapWerks Ale House.

Check out St. Pat’s in the Park at Scissortail Park on March 14 for some family-friendly fun.

The St. Patrick’s Day Block Party also runs March 14 at Kong’s Tavern, along with a St. Patrick’s Day Party at Pretty Please Social Room. Additionally, Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl starts at Coyote Ugly Saloon.

Put A Cork In It Winery is hosting the Crafty Paws St. Patrick’s Day Edition on March 15.

The festivities continue March 17 with celebrations at R & J Lounge and Supper Club and Skinny Slim’s.

Located in the city’s Plaza District, Saints Pub is an Irish restaurant and features live entertainment and full bar.

For some college town fun, check out Norman’s O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grill, the place to be St. Patrick’s Day. Due to COVID-19, events are subject to change. Make sure to check individual listings for more information.

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The Day of Maewyn Succat

Also known as Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland has a fascinating history.

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elebrations in honor of particular cultures are common throughout the world, and perhaps one the most familiar around this region is St. Patrick’s Day. Many people in many places take an opportunity on March 17 to kick up their heels, either literally or figuratively, and enjoy a holiday that is centuries old. “[St. Patrick’s Day] is an excuse for us to get together. It’s a reason we can look at to say, hey, this is our day, and we’re going to go out and enjoy it,” says Dalton Williams, president of the Irish American Club of Tulsa. The community associated with a celebration of Irish history and culture is the emphasis of Williams’ club and other Celtic groups across the state.

“If you’re Irish, great. If you want to celebrate the culture, that’s just as great,” says Williams. He invites anyone to join who has a good attitude and enjoys being with others.

St. Patrick’s Day festivals and parades often include traditional Irish food such as corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, and champ – a mashed potato dish including scallions, butter and milk; along with Celtic music, dancing and other frivolities. But where did this celebration get its start, and why has it endured through the centuries?

Long before St. Patrick became the patron saint of Ireland, his name was Maewyn Succat and he was not Irish, nor was he particularly religiously inclined. He was born in Britain under Roman rule in the late fourth century. Kidnapped at 16 and taken as a slave to Ireland, he began his religious life while tending sheep.

Later, Succat was able to return to his family, but felt called to return to Ireland as a missionary. He changed his name when he became a priest to Patricius or Patrick, which was a variant on the Latin for father.

Legends grew around his memory for the next several cen-

turies and he became the patron saint of Ireland in the seventh century. He is largely credited with bringing Christianity to the country.

The feast day of St. Patrick, on March 17 in remembrance of the day of his death, was instituted in the ninth or tenth century in Ireland. This date falls during the Lenten season, and the celebration is seen as a break from the sacrificial practice of Lent.

But for many more years, it was exclusively a religious holiday, especially in Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals have a rich history in the United States. The first account of a parade was from 1601 in St. Augustine, Florida, organized The color green and St. Patrick’s Day by an Irish vicar in the early go together like corned beef and cabbage. settlement. Celebrations But this is a relatively new relationship. Blue started in cities such as was used in association with St. Patrick until New York and Boston in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. During this uprising the late 18th century. against the British, Irish soldiers wanted a “When [the Irish] imcolor that would contrast with the redcoats migrated to the United of the British. “The Wearing of the States, they brought those Green” was a popular street song customs with them. Saint supporting the rebellion.

Patrick’s Day is just one of those customs that came over with immigrant populations and stayed,” says Williams.

The festivals today have become a celebration of Irish culture, but many of the traditions can trace their roots back to that original missionary sixteen hundred years ago.

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hen we typically think of an artist, we imagine someone skilled in one artistic medium ... maybe two. It isn’t common to come across someone who is as handy with clay as they are with a pencil or paint brushes.

Stephanie Keef from The Arte Igzibet, however, is a stand-out creator who specializes in a variety of mediums. Keef comes from a family of artists, which originally sparked her interest. Art has always been in her life, whether it was her dad’s drawings or her grandmother’s paintings.

Their passion was contagious, so she pursued her studies throughout high school and into college, where she majored in art at the University of Central Oklahoma (this included studies in art, art history and museum studies.)

But life happens, as it does to all, and graduation wasn’t in the cards. Keef left school to become a mom and start a career in the medical field. She continued to create, but more as a hobby or a “release” than for income. Then COVID-19 happened.

Faced with the need to stay home with her young children to help with school, she saw an opportunity.

She started creating full time in her at-home studio in October of 2020, showing her pieces at galleries across the Oklahoma City metro and online, and started getting more frequent commission requests. Today, she is incredibly passionate about all of her creative mediums and finds time to create no matter where she is.

As a Boy Scout Scoutmaster, she spends a lot of time outdoors and enjoys photography as much as painting or drawing. She is also skilled with pottery. It’s safe to say Keef is a very busy woman.

When asked what her process looks like, she says: “It’s not really about the art that you see, it’s more for me about the process of art making. I rarely have a plan about what art is going to look like, it’s more about how I feel.”

The Arte Igzibet has a philanthropic mission: Keef collects gently Some days, she says, she wants to just used clothes and hygiene items for the homeless population “throw ink at paper and see what haparound the OKC metro. pens.”

Her website has information on how you can help with donations, She asks for a 60 day turnover on comalong with information on how to purchase some of her art for your missions, not because she takes a full 60 home or office. days to create, but because she wants to For more information, check out Keef’s The Arte Egzibet at make sure that she is able to capture the stephaniekeef.com. piece perfectly – truly a labor of love.

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Stephanie Keef (above) utilizes a variety of mediums for her various pieces.

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Right on Target

An exciting archery tournament comes to Beavers Bend State Park.

The Total Archery Challenge comes to Oklahoma for the first time ever this April.

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f the 32 state parks in Oklahoma, one of the most popular is Beavers Bend. Whether it’s hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, biking, boating, river rafting or even scuba diving, Beavers Bend offers just about everything. In April, the park will add one more arrow to its quiver of “on target” destinations: 3D archery.

April 1-3, Beavers Bend will host the Black Rifle Coffee Company Total Archery Challenge. Held in scenic venues like Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, the Black Hills of South Dakota, and a variety of locations around the U.S., Total Archery Challenge (T.A.C.) brings its popular event to Oklahoma for the first time ever in 2022.

“We professionally design our archery courses to test the marksmanship of all skill levels,” according to totalarcherychallenge. com. “Each event includes over 100 3D targets which challenge shooters to adjust for distances, angles and natural obstacles.

In addition to our main courses, we have a Future Champions course for beginner youth and other novelty shots to win major prizes like a new truck.”

T.A.C.’s owner Sean DeGrey says they had

ARCHERY TERMS Arm-guard / Bracer: Protective arm covering for bow-arm, usually plastic, metal or leather Bouncer (Bounce-out): An arrow that strikes the target, then falls to the ground Bowyer: Bow-maker Broadhead: Arrow point used in

hunting, v-shaped with two or more cutting edges Draw: Pulling the bowstring Minnowing / Fishtailing: Movement of arrow from side to side during flight Fletching/Vane: The feathers or coloured plastic “wings” attached to the rear of an arrow Gold: Center of the target, often colored yellow

looked at other sites in Oklahoma, but it took a couple of years to find the perfect location. Once they found Beavers Bend, DeGrey says “we were sure we’d found [it].”

He continues: “We wanted to do something for people in Oklahoma and east Texas who were traveling great distances to events, and now there’s something right in their backyard.”

This year is T.A.C.’s 10th anniversary of the challenge, which according to DeGrey is an event of camaraderie. Frequent T.A.C. participant, Darlene Fugett, of Paris, Texas, echoes this sentiment.

“It’s a strong community, very family-oriented.”

Fugett started shooting in 2015 and won shooter of the year in her first tournament. She loves the Total Archery Challenge because it combines archery with hiking, stalking and endurance.

“It pushes you to be your best,” she says.

Dan Horgan, director of special projects for the event’s main sponsor, Black Rifle Coffee Company, expanded his arsenal to archery several years ago when his company presented him with a bow. He has shot the T.A.C. course in Snowbird, Utah and Big Sky, Mont., and is looking forward to the first T.A.C. in Oklahoma.

Entry fees, accommodations and an event schedule are available at totalarcherychallenge.com.

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Gold shyness / Gold fever / Target Panic: Affliction where archer cannot hold the sight in the gold Longbow: Single-piece bow in traditional archery Loose / Release: The action of releasing the string Nib / Pile / Point: The pointed metal device inserted at the tip of the arrow

Nock: Plastic device at the end of an arrow in which the string is placed Porpoising: Movement of arrow up and down during flight Quiver: Pouch, usually worn around the waist or on the back, used to hold arrows and other accessories Shaft: The body of an arrow Toxophilite: Archer

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T H E S TAT E | I N S I D E R The artwork for Richard Carson’s album, Long Time Coming, was created by his late father.

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Rooted in the Past Two Tulsa-based musicians get back in the groove with new releases.

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or years now, I’ve been hearing that the CD is an obsolete way of delivering music, that its time has come and gone, that new cars don’t even have disc players any more, etc. At the same time, I continue to hear great new releases in that very format.

Two of the latest come from Tulsa-area musicians. And I suppose it’s fitting that, just like their compact-disc technology, both of these albums are rooted firmly in the past.

First up, let’s look at a beautifully written, arranged and played instrumental-jazz disc called Long Time Coming.

Trombonist Richard Carson is the man behind the CD, and he’s quick to point out that its origins go back more than three decades, when he was a student at the University of Tulsa, attending on a music scholarship and playing in the TU Jazz Band.

“This was ’84-’88,” he recalls, “and it was during this time that I took some elective courses in improvisation and music composition and arranging.”

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Although he had a music scholarship, Carson wasn’t a music major, and he went on to get his law degree and build a legal and corporate career. But he never gave music up completely, playing at his church, First Baptist in Tulsa, doing a stint with the Tulsa Praise Orchestra, and becoming a part of a rock-oriented horn section dubbed the Phantom Horns, which did some backing dates with the Tulsa-based band Sybil’s Machine.

“We played with them whenever they had what they considered to be a big gig, like a radio show they did at the Cain’s.

And we opened for Molly Hatchet once.”

He laughs. “That was strange, but it was a lot of fun.”

Flash forward to 2020, and to the pandemic, whose restrictions gave those so inclined more time to contemplate and create. In this situation, Carson found himself revisiting the material he’d done back in his student-musician days.

“They were things I had composed,” he says, “just scraps of songs. I’d have a lead sheet with chord changes and some

information about the style and the feel.

Sometimes I’d have titles; usually I didn’t.

Maybe I’d have some notes on instrumentation. Most of them didn’t have more that 12 or 16 bars.”

Still, the more he went through his long-dormant work, the more he saw potential. Ultimately, he figured there was enough there to build a disc upon – with a little help.

“COVID gave me this unique opportunity, because all the things I was active in, outside of work – different charities, church, social events – I wasn’t doing any more,” he explains.” And professional musicians had more time on their hands, too. They weren’t gigging. They weren’t touring.

“I knew that a friend of mine, Brad Henderson, who leads our orchestra at church, was a talented arranger, and that he had a recording studio, and that he also had time on his hands. So he collaborated with me on this project. I learned a great deal from him and really give him a lot of credit.”

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Bringing Nature Inside

A renovation by Barron and McClary transforms a home into a bright yet calm oasis.

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very interior design project Kurt Barron of Barron and McClary General Contractors tackles proposes its own unique challenges. This home near Tulsa’s Edison High School was no different.

“It was an older house, built in the 1970s in what was originally a vacant field,” says Barron.

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To achieve the renovation the owners hoped for in this 3,200 square foot home, Barron listened to their ideas for a full-scale renovation and got to work.

“We do what the owners want,” he says. “And it was a great, collaborative project.”

Even though the home was built half a century ago, it maintained its

original charm. It also boasted the open spaces that Barron likes to work with when giving an older home a face-lift and new personality. Now, the living room sets the stage for guests to see and enjoy Barron’s contemporary transformation while offering a dazzling first impression.

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Clockwise: The floor-toceiling fireplace is a focal point in the living room.

Barron worked to bring nature inside with a variety of windows showcasing the lawn.

The sitting room offers ample seating and eyecatching shelving.

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The master bathroom features a clawfoot bathtub, ideal for relaxing.

The homeowners’ ample wine collection from around the world creates a great conversation piece for guests.

The mellow master bedroom offers pops of color in accent pillows, art and seating.

The sleek shower in the master bath is the perfect final touch.

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Ample storage and shelving in the master closet allows for optimal organization.

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The powder bath offers whimsical wallpaper and a unique counter.

anchors the main living area, along with two brown leather chairs and an impressive dark blue couch. It’s clear the spaces flow well from one room to another, making casual entertaining easy for the homeowners.

This eye-catching marble fireplace, as well as an expansive wine collection from around the world, act an usual conversation pieces in this area.

The fireplace leads the eye to the smaller formal dining area, which overlooks the spacious back lawn. From this dining area, it’s only a few steps away to the kitchen – the jewel of Barron’s renovation. He designed this space in all white splendor with impressive high ceilings. The spacious center island is not only easily accessible for food preparation, but also provides seating for six, perfect for informal and casual dining. Pops of color are found in the seating, where blue velvet bar stools pop against the muted color palette of the space.

“The ceiling lights add a softer touch to the kitchen’s ambiance,” says Barron. “The marble top on the center island was also designed for easy clean-up.”

He calls this spacious kitchen “pristine.” For a touch of drama, he used triangles and crisscross accent patterns as visual accessories.

“It’s subtle and contemporary,” he notes. Large globe lights hover over the marble-topped center island.

Additionally, the dining room and kitchen both provide views of nature, bringing greenery inside as a companion to cooking, chores and entertaining.

The renovation of the master suite is as impressive as the kitchen. The bathroom’s subdued lighting accents the mirrored wall, and the marble vanity spans the length of one wall. Barron also constructed a patio off the master bedroom, giving the home’s residents yet another view of a well manicured lawn. Where small windows one took up wall space, those full length patio doors now bring nature inside. An impressive claw-foot tub and sleek shower complete the space.

Part of the design challenge for Barron in this massive renovation project was to bring as much of the outside as possible into the interiors of the home. Those exterior views now add charm and a touch of nature.

“There was definitely a great rapport with the family while working on this project,” says Barron. Truly every architect’s and designer’s dream assignment.

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L I F E & S T Y L E | D E S T I N AT I O N S Monserrate Palace

The Palaces of Sintra

Portugal offers tourists a trip back in time.

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Sintra, Portugal, houses a variety of historical edifices.

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intra, Portugal is a haven of both palatial and provincial charm. Mornings are for touring any of the five palaces, and afternoons for strolling through the town square. Evenings are for sumptuous dinners and clean wines.

There’s not an adjective available to describe the impressiveness of these palaces.

The exterior details are equaled in splendor by the interior details, furniture and tapestries. Styles range from the whimsical Pena Palace to the Gothic Quinta da Regaleira. The Castelo dos Mouros and the Palacio Nacional de Sintra showcase Moorish distinctions, and the Monserrate Palace dazzles the mind with its intricate carvings.

Topping it all off, the palace gardens rival the complexity of the estates. The microclimate of these lush rainforest gardens is the unexpected bonus of Sintra. A forest-green haze blankets the outskirts of the city and whisks you away into the mysterious pride

of Portuguese kingdoms.

“Pena Palace” is the identifiable Sintra treasure. Whimsical and glorious, it is the peacock of all palaces. Huff and puff your way up the hill to this estate anticipating its pageantry. It adds to the pomp as you see ramparts and exotic trees emerge in the vista.

Vegetation and trees are not endemic to the area; they were imported. The latter demonstrates the ambition of pure landscaping passion. Verdant trails through the gardens lead up to the palace with their own storied past. A chapel on the grounds was used for monks’ retreats as well as for the palace residents’ enjoyment.

In the pond by the entrance, there’s a castle just for the waterfowl. The gardens are a horticultural love story. Walking through them is a mystical experience and evokes every fairytale you’ve ever imagined. Mosscovered trails carpet the gardens. Twisted tree branches dangle where they stretched

Streetside in Sintra

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Sintra at a glance

Ancient duck houses at the Park of Pena

and reached for sunlight. Arguably, the best coffee shop break you’ll ever take will happen on the balcony of Pena Palace. The sweeping views of Sintra and Lisbon in the distance add to the luxury of this experience. Arrive early at 9 a.m. opening time to caffeinate and absorb the magic before touring the castle. Pose in the turret for a touch of regal mischief.

Quinta da Regaleira is the Gothic palace that most Sintra visitors rave about because of stonemasonry symbolisms. Experience the grottoes, secret passageways and tunnels.

Descend wells that served the purposes of water storage and initiation rites. They’ll stun you with their symbolisms of alchemy. Nearby, a cafe with bubbling fountains will entrance you in this Portuguese mystique. You will truly not want to depart this Arcadian setting.

Palatial details aside, Sintra also oozes

provincial charm.

Horse-drawn carriages breeze past the plaza where local artists line the sidewalks with their eclectic creations.

Alfresco dining’s ideal in this location facing Palacio Nacional da Sintra and the winding streets of shops.

Romantic strolling through muted pastels and mosaics within the architecture propels you into relaxation. Lawrence’s Hotel, the oldest hotel in the Iberian peninsula, housed its famous guest, Lord Byron, who referred to Sintra as the “glorious Eden” in his poetry.

Quiet nights on patios atop pizzerias and countryside views are breathtaking. Kick off your shoes, open a bottle of vino, and watch

the Sintra flags rustle in the wind wafting pride over the hills and vales.

Take a train into Lisbon for the evening for a metropolitan vibe. Another afternoon, drive to Cabo da Rocas, the westernmost point of continental Europe to experience windy gusts and geographical extremes. Sintra is an excellent home base where majestic palaces by day and provincial charm by night create the endearing combination of Portuguese panache.

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L I F E & S T Y L E | H E A LT H

The Pain of Kidney Stones Described as agonizing, kidney stones have avoidable underlying causes.

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ore than a twinge of discomfort, kidney stones are known to be painful ... so painful that the experience is often compared to child birth.

“Kidney stones are literal rocks, composed of various minerals or chemical molecules, that form in the kidney’s plumbing system,” says Daniel Parker, MD, a urologist and an assistant professor at OU Health in Oklahoma City.

“About 10% of people living in the United States are affected by kidney stones, and the prevalence of kidney stone disease in our country has been rising over the last 40 years.”

Each year, more than half a million people go to the emergency room for kidney stone problems, reports the National Kidney Foundation.

Parker says kidney stones develop when certain substances are no longer able to stay dissolved in the urine.

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a kidney stone’ refers to stones that are traveling through a pipe, called the ureter, which normally carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. Along the way, the kidney stones can become stuck in the ureter, causing urinary obstruction. This leads to flank pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, burning with urination, blood in the urine and occasionally fevers.”

While kidney stones most commonly affect men and women between the ages of 30 and 50, Parker says you’re most likely to be affected by kidney stones if you’re male, live in the southeastern United States, work in conditions that cause frequent dehydration, or have other health problems such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

However, there are ways to avoid developing kidney stones.

“The keys to kidney stone prevention include making sure you drink plenty of water each day, maintaining a diet low in salt as well as animal protein, and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables,” says Parker. “We also recommend minimizing consumption of foods that contain oxalate (nuts, spinach, soy, tea, chocolate) as these are known to increase your risk of

kidney stones. Finally, patients atrisk for developing kidney stones should take in a moderate amount of calcium each day, which translates to 1000mg to 1200mg per day.”

Despite your best efforts, if you still experience kidney stones, the good news is there’s been significant developments in their management, offering patients more treatment options.

“We now have medications that can help patients pass kidney stones more quickly, comfortably and reduce their need for surgery,” says Parker. “When surgery is necessary to treat a kidney stone, newer techniques offer approaches that prioritize minimal invasiveness and avoidance of uncomfortable tubes or stents.

The latest laser technologies allow surgeons to treat stones using tiny cameras without incisions that minimize trauma to delicate structures like the ureter.”

OU Health is Oklahoma’s comprehensive kidney stone center, says Parker.

“Our experts are here to assist patients of all ages who suffer from kidney stone disease – adults and children alike,” he says.

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As the weather warms, expert advise on ways to stay cautious around water.

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any of us are starting to think about sunny days around the pool or lake.

Before we reach these moments, it’s a good time to review some tips on water safety.

“It takes between 10 and 20 seconds for a drowning to occur,” says Sarah Kinnison Clavin of Miller Swim School of Tulsa.

“They are most often silent and do not always look like what you might expect a drowning to look like.”

Clavin goes on to say the above warning also goes for bathtubs, with children under the age of one being more at risk for drowning at home during a bath than anywhere else.

“The number one safety net is swimming lessons,” says Clavin.

“From there, it would be close and vigilant parental supervision, proper flotation devices, pool

fences with self-latching gates and monitors and house alarms.”

Miller Swim School recommends multiple layers of protection.

“Even if your child can swim, or back float, or whatever – they are not exempt from drowning,” says Clavin. “Aquatic accidents occur in a multitude of fashions.”

So – how can parents let children enjoy water activities without putting them at risk?

“Parents need to understand the risk factors of where their children are swimming,” says Clavin. “Currents or rip tides in the ocean, hidden trees and rocks in a lake or river, sudden drop-offs in a pool – they need to educate their children on these things, create proper boundaries and keep a diligent eye on them when swimming.”

Misti McClellan, executive director of the central southwest Okla-

homa chapter of the American Red Cross, agrees that “ it only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line or apply sunscreen.”

McClellan recommends making sure every member of your family is water competent.

“This means being water smart, having swimming skills and knowing how to help others in an emergency,” she states. “Everyone should learn to swim, so they can at least enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance and then get out of the water safely.

“The Red Cross recommends designating a ‘water watcher’ to keep a close eye and constant attention on children and weaker swimmers in and around the water,” she adds.

Utilize the resources on redcross.org/watersafety to learn or refresh the skills needed to ensure water competency.

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Ten people die each day due to unintentional drowning, and on average, two of them are under the age of 14.

Drowning is responsible for more deaths among children one to four than any other cause except birth defects.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children and adults with autism.

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Avoid distraction when supervising children.

If a child is missing, check the water first.

Children, inexperienced swimmers and all boaters should wear U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jackets.

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Limit unsupervised access to water by fencing pools and spas with adequate barriers.

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LIFE & ST YLE | OUTSIDE THE METRO

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Blending Past and Future The budding town of Chouteau offers both a prevalent Amish population and an expanding industrial park.

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30-minute drive east on US 412 from Tulsa takes you to the town of Chouteau, where the sight of a horse and buggy might make you think you’ve stepped back in time. But go a few miles north on US 69, and you’ll find a busy, 9,000-acre industrial park – the largest in Oklahoma – that has among its tenants several companies whose eyes are fixed squarely on the future.

With a population of just over 2,000, Chouteau is tucked into the southwest corner of Mayes County. It takes its name from the family of the famed fur trader Jean Pierre Chouteau, and once was a terminus on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway that crossed Indian Territory.

The area is populated by about 600 members of the Amish religious sect, and according to AmishAmerica – a state-by-state guide to Amish communities – is the largest Amish settlement in Oklahoma.

Chouteau’s Chamber of Commerce proclaims the town as a blend of culture and industry, while Mayor Sandra Cunningham notes that Chouteau is a place where cultures come together.

“We pride ourselves in our culture and appreciate our diversity,” she says, noting that in addition to the town’s Amish population, Chouteau is within the Cherokee Nation’s jurisdiction.

Cunningham described Chouteau as “a close community that bonds together in both successes and defeats,” with a unique and friendly culture visible throughout town.

“We’re just a small little kind of Amish community,” says Randi Goins, Chouteau Chamber of Commerce president. “We have

a super low crime rate. We’re a very tight community. Everybody is super involved in Chouteau. When an event is held, everybody is there.”

Chouteau also serves as the gateway to the eastern Oklahoma lake area, with Fort Gibson Lake, the Grand Lake O’ Cherokees and other bodies of water beckoning.

Just up the road from Chouteau, however, lies the sprawling MidAmerica Industrial Park – originally a U.S. government installation for making black powder – that today houses some 82 companies that employ about 4,500 workers who live throughout the area, says Sherry Alexander, the industrial park’s business development director.

Chief among the operations, she says, are the Google data center, with about 800 workers, and the RAE Corporation that designs and builds engineered heating and cooling, with about 300 employees.

“And they’re still hiring!” Alexander says.

The industrial lineup also includes Canoo, a Texas-based, high-tech company that specializes in electric vehicles. Canoo announced last year that it will locate a major expansion of its Oklahoma operations in the MidAmerica Industrial Park. Gov. Kevin Stitt hailed the expansion and the jobs it will bring in his Feb. 7 address to the Oklahoma Legislature.

Alexander agrees that the industrial park is vital to Chouteau’s economy.

“Everyone knows someone who works here,” she says. A Chouteau native, Alexander says the park is plugged into the local economy, and particularly the Chouteau-Mazie school system. The park also worked with the Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools and the other school districts the industrial park affects, creating workforce development programs and helping establish STEM learning labs.

“We can take them into the schools. We have very good relations with all the superintendents,” she says.

The Amish influence remains strong in Chouteau. Not only are there several Amish-owned businesses, but the town also celebrates its Amish heritage each September with Black Buggy Day, an event that Mayor Cunningham says attracts visits from all over Oklahoma. Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools Superintendent Lori Helton mentions that at the Mazie Elementary School south of town, about 55% of its enrollment comes from Amish families.

Mayor Cunningham says the community is ready for growth, with about 300 homes under construction.

“We are anticipating a spike in population growth due to the growth of the park,” she says. “We look forward to the challenges this presents.”

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Interior designer Jennifer Welch says her clients have held a passionate focus on upgrading their homes since the pandemic began.

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The importance of the home has become top priority.

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SAVORING THE GREAT OUTDOORS The idea of enjoying one’s

home and garden to the fullest continues to drive trends this year.

“After the long quarantine in 2020, clients have put a big emphasis on their homes,” says interior designer Jennifer Welch of OKC’s Jennifer Welch Designs. “Clients have added pools, remodeled pools, added and/or updated outdoor kitchens and living areas. Some, if they have the space, have added pickleball courts.”

Kathy Caviness of Caviness Landscape Design agrees that the pandemic shifted perspectives.

“Since the shutdown, backyards have become more important than ever. It’s a way for families to escape while staying at home,” she says.

“They are extending rooms in the home, and it continues to be huge in 2022 – outdoor kitchens, dining areas, entertainment areas, play areas.

Areas to observe the nature around you. Water features continue to be popular, beautiful to look at and soothing to listen to. Pools are as popular as ever. They can be an investment in family time and a vacation in your backyard.”

Welch continues: “Outdoor living rooms are a must. Almost every home I design has an outdoor living component,” she says. “Most clients want an area outdoors with comfortable furniture, a television, fireplace and grill. We strongly recommend adding phantom screens to these areas to keep out mosquitoes during the summer.

An eco-friendly mosquito misting system is a must.”

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“Almost every home I design has an outdoor living component,” says Jennifer Welch.

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“Since the shutdown, backyards have become more important than ever,” says Kathy Caviness of OKC’S Caviness Landscape Design.

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You may assume high-tech gadgets are mostly for the home, but “smart technology is available in the backyard as well,” says Caviness. “Smart sprinkler system technology can also include an auto-fill zone for your swimming pool. Technology for pools can now read the quality of your water and notify you about what chemicals to add and when. There is also safety technology that notifies you on your cell phone when a foreign object is in the pool.”

Master Gardener Steve Fisher suggests using Apps like Google Lens or Plant ID to quickly identify plants and get needed tips.

Also helpful, he says, is Mesonet.org for local weather and local soil information. The Oklahoma Mesonet is a network of 110 automated monitoring stations spread over all 77 Oklahoma counties. From farmers and ranchers to the home gardener, the site can help with “issues like rainfall – and I use it to determine if I need to supplement irrigation,” says Fisher. “It also gives soil [temperatures], and that is a trigger for when a lot of plants start to grow at 50 degrees. It’s also useful for germination, as different seeds do best in different soil temperatures.”

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GARDENING FOR EVERYONE

There are wide varieties of landscape material available for those with green thumbs and those with little experience, says Caviness. When planning your landscape, choose plants of different colors, textures and heights.

“We love acorus – the common name is sweet flag – as it can be used as a ground cover and will not spread or be invasive,” says Caviness. “Sweet flag are variegated in color, so adding it to some green plants such as blue Pacific junipers, dwarf mondo grass or grasses like miscanthus or hamlin add a lot of color and texture. For drier areas, we love using junipers. For shade areas, negonias are low maintenance flowers that we plant in bulk for instant color.”

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mendations of trees, shrubs and annuals. He says these are often native plants suitable for Oklahoma climes and likely to survive.

“Some of the easiest annuals out there are zinnias, periwinkles, petunias and lantana,” he says. “For shade, there are impatiens and caladium which are very forgiving. I personally prefer perennials for the long term investment, and some of the best for Oklahoma shade are impatiens and caladiums. For perennials I prefer daylilies, phlox, black eyed Susan, yarrow, coneflower, pincushion plant, salvia, and sage – all very common in this area. Shrubs that are easy are boxwood, rose of Sharon and panicle-type hydrangea which are hardy, bug free and can grow in full sun.”

For experienced gardeners, Fisher suggests fruit trees.

“If you do it right, you need to be spraying them six to eight times a year at specific times to prevent certain diseases and pests at their most vulnerable time. They require a lot of work,” he says.

Myriad factors go into building a pool, says Kathy Caviness. “If you want a pool, start the process now,” she says.

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ADDING A POOL 101

“Our suggestion is if you want a pool, start the process now,” says Caviness. “It is important to check out the reputation of the builder, ensure they have insurance and worker’s compensation, whether they contract every stage out or handle the construction in-house, and word-of-mouth recommendations from previous clients.

“There is financing available that doesn’t require collateral that pool companies offer.

Pricing for pools continue to rise, due to the demand and increase in the pricing of materials. One of the first steps in considering a pool is to get a plot plan of your property that will show the easements. This will show whether a pool is possible in the first place. The next step is to set a budget and list of desired features. When you contact a pool builder, they can tell you whether your desired features fit inside the budget.”

Be sure to check references because, Caviness says, “on the pool pricing, you can include the recommendations of checking past and recent clients, also the BBB. And there is no licensing for pool builders in the state of Oklahoma. Before the pool goes in, make sure and know your easements, any homeowner association requirements of submitting plans, and the permits required by your area.”

Above: There are a variety of plants native to Oklahoma that will prosper in one’s backyard.

Photo courtesy the OSU Extension Left: Steve Fisher says the Master Gardener program helps people to “utilize design elements and design principles to guide you to the selections” of the plants in your yard.

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SYNERGY IN THE HOME

From automated light bulbs to complex home hubs, being “smart” with technology just makes sense.

“I can say that all my projects have switched over to LED light bulbs and other types of LED lighting,” says Welch. “Additionally, in new construction, we are recommending putting power outlets in the garage for electric vehicles. Multiple remote controls are history. All of the new homes or remodels we work on are trending towards the entire home being operated from your phone: lighting, alarm, shades, television, pool temperature, garage doors, music and televisions.”

INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2022

“Indoor/outdoor fabric has come a long way,” says Welch. “It’s now possible to have luxury fabric, soft to the touch, outdoors. These fabrics are incredibly stain resistant and cleanable. Solution dyed acrylic is used on outdoor rugs now that feel like silk to the touch, but they are bleach cleanable, and stand up to UV rays and do not fade. The current trend is for one to live indoors as well as outdoors, without compromising in aesthetic or comfort ... a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor is highly desirable with our clients.”

Welch continues, saying that clients now have a singular focus on their homes. “Home offices have become a priority, as well as overall updates,” she says. “I think after everyone has spent so much time at home over the last couple of years, projects they thought ‘I’ll get to that later,’ have become an intense priority. I have not had any clients that have requested a social front door. Most of my clients value privacy and have focused on their backyards and interiors.”

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Trends for the home, says Jennifer Welch, include transitional styles for seamless indoor/outdoor living, home offices, and a focus on privacy.

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“Great designs don’t happen by accident,” he says.

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“For me, landscape design combines living and nonliving items, organized into a useful and pleasing relationship. For example, if you’re going to eat outdoors, you want some shade and you don’t want to look at your compost pile or garbage cans. The right plants can screen things you don’t want to see and can provide noise reduction.

Also think of wildlife. Some folk like squirrels, but personally I think they take advantage of your friendship! But you want to plan for your intended purpose.”

A private backyard with ample outdoor entertainment is a major trend for 2022 and onward.

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Oklahoma’s

REAL ESTATE Landscape

By Sonya Colberg

It’s no secret that the real estate world is A Look at the Market The wild and woolly ride that rocked last year’s real estate market to slow down much this year. ablaze with opportunity. isn’tInlikely 2021, a nice house would hit the market at 8 a.m., and two later most showing slots were gone. By week’s end, sellers of Experts weigh in on the hours the most popular houses would take their pick from 20+ offers. my almost 46 years in real estate, this is the first time I’ve market, finding the right ever,“Inever seen a market like this,” says Sherry Lewis, Keller Williams Realty’s Oklahoma regional director.

The market continues to run wild this year. agent, the importance “What’s going on now is we’re experiencing inflation and the market’s active,” says Peter Walter, owner of Walter and Asof stagers and the impact sociates inveryTulsa. a mishmash of pent-up demand, participants fearing they’ll of marketing and social missIt’sout on low interest rates, and low inventory exacerbated by hesitant sellers worried about finding suitable replacement homes. media in the field.

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Understanding Costs

Will shoppers left at the sidelines last year find a more normal market through 2022?

“I think there’s some relief ahead for buyers,” says Leland Chinowth, president of Chinowth and Cohen Realtors. “Things are gradually slowing, getting better for buyers.”

He says buyers will find more choices because inventory in Tulsa and Oklahoma City has jumped about 10% over last year. Interest rates, expected to hit 3.7% this year, will also likely cool off the pace of rising home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun. Still, NAR expects median home prices will jump another 5.7% this year. Some local experts predict Oklahoma home prices will rise about 2% to 3%.

“But that’s actually a sign that rapid growth is leveling off and things are coming back down to reality,” says Chinowth.

Homes rose to average $120 per square foot in Tulsa or $205,000; and $139 per square foot or $250,000 in Oklahoma City in December, according to Realtor.com.

Most sold for 100% of listing price.

“The best thing a buyer can do is not wait for prices to go down,” says Bryan Sheppard, president/ CEO of Coldwell Banker Select.

“If they want to buy, engage the market.”

Successful buyers and sellers must be financially prepared to play in today’s market. Though

The Right Agent

“Making sure you have the right real estate agent helping you is the key to having a great experience, either buying or selling,” says Sheppard. “The agent needs to truly know the market and understand what’s going on right now.”

An effective agent’s first step involves understanding the motivation, needs and financial capabilities of both the buyer and

seller. The buyers’ agent helps buyers find the right house for a reasonable price. The sellers’ agent lists the house, addresses sellers’ concerns, explains home staging and the number of showings expected.

“Having an agent that can package offers to present to the seller and explain the pros and cons of each aspect of each offer provides a better experience for sure,” says Sheppard.

Here are eight questions to ask your prospective agent:

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zero-down payment VA and USDA loans are available to eligible buyers, those who require a conventional loan typically must save up for a down payment ranging from 3-20% of the sales price. But closing costs are typically shared by buyers (about 3-4% of the home price) and sellers (about 1-3%).

Getting to the closing table remains tricky, especially for shoppers eyeing emerging neighborhoods before prices rise.

Agents can offer buyers automatic email updates that show when prices change and when houses hit the market in target neighborhoods. These agents study a buyer’s preferred neighborhood, Chinowth says, along with surrounding neighborhoods.

They’ll recognize what a “normal” market looks like over 6 months, 5 years and 10 years. That research makes it easier to spot emerging neighborhoods.

When the opportunity pops up, buyers who offer cash and a non-refundable earnest money agreement often increase their odds in the housing lottery – ditto for buyers with an appraisal gap agreement. (They offer to pay the difference up to a certain amount if the home doesn’t appraise for the contract price.)

“We have an inhouse mortgage company that will finance the gap,” says Chinowth. When a house recently appraised for $40,000 less than the agreed price, he says the lender financed the gap for $1,400.

How will you communicate with me, and how often?

How do you handle multiple offers?

How good are you at negotiating?

How does the contract and purchase process work for me, as a buyer?

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Can you refer me to professionals to handle mortgage, title, inspection and renovation work when I buy a house?

If I’m the seller, how will you help me get ready to sell?

What is the selling process like for me?

How will you market my home?

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What’s a Stager, and Do You Need One?

Stagers prepare a home in hopes of making buyers fall in love.

The buyer decides in the first 20 seconds if this is the right house ... and then spends the rest of the showing trying to justify that decision, according to stager Cindy Gasior.

Stagers strive to highlight the home’s best features while hiding any flaws.

What it Takes

The best real estate agents tend to be expert negotiators, persuasive, calm and eager to keep in touch. Good agents are also: Creative: In Tulsa, a young mother picked up the business card Lewis left on her porch, called the agent to check her home’s value, and mentioned they were preparing to drive to Wichita with their little girl. Lewis then dashed out to the store.

“You mentioned you have a 6-year-old and I know how hard it is for 6-year-olds to travel. So, I brought crayons and a coloring book for your daughter, if you will allow,” she recalls telling the young mother as she handed over the small treasures. Lewis won something greater than the house listing that day.

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“Make the home tell a story,” says Lewis.

“The most important part is the front door.

When they walk up to that door, it needs to say, ‘Welcome home.’”

Staging can begin with removing knickknacks, personal photos, monogrammed towels and clutter. The process often includes visually enlarging spaces by re-arranging furniture or bringing in new pieces.

Homeowners with more artistic flair than cash can pay a professional stager $100 to $200 for a few hours’ consultation and then

Persistent: An agent sold her first luxury home for $800,000. But one day before closing, the buyer called with news he’d won Michigan’s $65 million lottery.

He no longer wanted the house. The agent never saw him again. However, she persevered and quickly sold several other luxury homes.

Conscientious: Chinowth recalls holding an open house where the family’s two Siamese cats were separately caged.

When the event ended, the agent dutifully let the cats out. The felines duked it out and when the fur had settled, Chinowth was bleeding and his pants were ripped from the pocket to his ankle. He unfortunately didn’t capture the mayhem for social media ... but the kind gesture didn’t go unnoticed.

tackle the project themselves.

Some homeowners opt to step aside and let professionals handle the staging. Nationwide costs can run from $1,444 to $8,000.

Oklahoma sellers can expect to pay around $2,000 or $3,000 for staging the main rooms.

But is staging a home worth the expense?

A 2021 survey indicates average staged homes sold for $40,000 over list price.

A 1.3% staging investment typically garnered a 7.1% return over list price, says The Real Estate Staging Association.

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Real Estate Academies

Housing fans who aren’t ready to buy or sell can embrace their passion by becoming a real estate agent.

Oklahoma requires 90 hours of real estate training, passing the state exam and background check, then working with a sponsoring brokerage.

Applicants can prepare for the exam through in-class training, online courses or a combination of both. Some brokerage

The Importance of Marketing

“Social media is a big part of the real estate industry today,” says Lewis.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn are popular social media platforms, often used by Realtors to support other marketing components like signs, direct mail, phone calling and door knocking.

About 77% of Realtors use social media in their business, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Home buyers and sellers can go to agents’ Facebook pages for everything from home listings, to neighborhood events to lifestyle content. They can take surveys, learn about area businesses and watch videos of all sorts.

Social media doesn’t have to be radical.

Many successful agents “provide great local information about the communities that your clients live in and about home ownership,” says Sheppard.

He says agents should avoid socially controversial topics and engage people in personal messages rather than posting on their Facebook walls.

“Be positive and uplifting in your social engagement,” he says. “People would rather see positive than negative.”

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firms and state academies offer training at costs ranging from zero to around $500.

The curriculum typically focuses on many topics, including principles of real estate, contract law, real estate finance and real estate law.

Students can complete the initial education requirements in about 3 or 4 months.

The online schooling can be completed about twice as fast but may not offer vital coaching.

“You’ve learned how to memorize,” Lewis tells trainees. “Now I’m going to teach you how to make a living.”

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G7 group

Mcguire cooley team

The vermillion group

Rainwater team

Alice Slemp team

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David Roberts team

The red door group

The wilbourn group

alicia parker team

Tiffany martin team

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Jeb perry & associates

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The Vining Team

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Oklahoma Magazine’s Top Real Estate Agents listing gives firms of all sizes the chance to recognize their hardworking agents, showcasing their total volumes for 2021.

TULSA Accent Realtors Paul Wheeler 918-665-8559 $25,321,682

Century 21

Stacey Dobbs

Clinkenbeard Agency 918-816-6702 $5,917,975

Michelle Denton

First Choice Realty 918-636-4934 $5,751,065

Andrea Dickerson

Gayle Roberts-Pisklo 918-269-7035 $28,069,327

Allison Sheffield 918-951-7000 $24,607,708

Tonya Ellison

Coldwell Banker Select

918-520-6514 $23,706,398

Amy Hall

First Choice Realty 580-678-9857 $5,393,225

April Vaughn

Clinkenbeard Agency 918-633-0243 $5,004,900

Sarah Payne

First Choice Realty 918-232-2432 $4,804,980

Missy Hagin-Pittman

Charlotte Swenson

First Choice Realty 918-520-0102 $4,782,235

Cindi Knippers

Judy Stocker

Patsy Clinkenbeard

First Choice Realty 918-694-8920 $4,699,336

Homestead Realty 918-649-7121 $13,399,382 First Choice Realty 918-696-1617 $9,413,213 First Choice Realty 918-760-7340 $8,531,572 First Choice Realty 918-629-0973 $8,051,138

Clinkenbeard Agency 918-869-7504 $7,321,514

Lacey Bradshaw

Jeremy Lamp

Cheri Hutson

Larrin Rudy

Paul Gordon

Justin Young

First Choice Realty 405-833-9000 $4,670,400

Kelsey Mink

Clinkenbeard Agency 918-869-6547 $4,650,304

Clinkenbeard Agency 918-820-2946 $7,236,500 First Choice Realty 918-706-0819 $7,040,523

Carla Weaver

First Choice Realty 580-280-0715 $6,626,626

Eric Sherwood

First Choice Realty 918-829-4747 $6,064,250

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Chinowth and Cohen (Individuals) Brandi True

918-688-4581 $36,696,526

Amy Prosser

918-805-9713 $28,511,571

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Jenkins Team

Amanda Dudley

Monica Medley

Clinkenbeard Agency 918-704-5101 $13,775,785

Cindy Hand 918-724-1089 $22,322,949

Laurie Jenkins 918-951-4663 $21,120,837

Clinkenbeard Agency 918-636-1911 $5,463,375

(Around the State)

The Hand Team

918-277-3774 $21,238,411

(Individuals)

Shawn Peters

Joanna Ford

Carrie DeWeese

Sandy Licciardello

918-808-2239 $20,366,286 918-605-6172 $19,066,313

Susie Genet

918-809-8296 $18,969,586

Allison Hayes 918-855-5868 $17,827,450 918-955-8626 $16,912,783 918-605-0998 $16,898,819

Deb Wilmoth

918-688-0570 $16,813,000

Brad Borem

918-605-6086 $15,817,545

Jessica Ford

918-402-1813 $15,570,372

Tiffany Johnson Homes 918-671-4263 $15,378,765

Dariela Gonzalez

918-381-2555 $40,900,000 918-852-9602 $21,900,000

Kristin Winton 918-346-9213 $20,900,000

Paula McGuire 918-625-1750 $17,200,000

Sally Mulready

David Roberts Team

Carrie Ledbetter

The Red Door Group

Michelle Jansen

The Ballard Home Team

Chris Swart

Jeb Perry & Assoc.

Shannon Nunneley-Grimshaw

The Wilbourn Group

918-629-9897 $12,000,000 918-520-8390 $11,300,000 918-884-5531 $11,300,000 918-698-3261 $11,100,000

918-899-4747 $10,800,000

Janice Koss

918-694-9918 $10,600,000

Julie Roberts

Suzanne Mobley Britney Smith

Coldwell Banker Select

918-808-5576 $16,800,000 918-402-5164 $15,600,000

Trish Allison

918-260-7653 $15,300,000

Ashley Wozniak 918-232-8052 $15,100,000

Melanie Coon 918-521-1990 $14,800,000

Jay Miller

918-230-9876 $13,700,000

Beverly Jeanes 918-931-9434 $13,500,000

Chinowth and Cohen (Teams)

918-697-5237 $12,700,000

918-671-2694 $23,071,740

The Vermillion Group

918-697-6589 $12,000,000

918-630-3340 $10,500,000

918-521-3597 $15,187,640

AJ Nowak and Marc Bullock

Maria Chupp

John Pellow

(Teams)

918-230-1915 $20,200,000 918-695-6979 $19,300,000 918-693-3900 $18,500,000 918-630-4380 $18,500,000 918-284-0664 $18,100,000 918-798-1808 $17,600,000

Alicia Parker Team 918-231-5995 $17,000,000

Pollard-Sams Team 918-625-0351 $15,500,000

The Vining Team 918-370-8147 $15,300,000

Tiffany Martin Team

Maureen Kile Team

918-852-2326 $15,078,966

G7 Group

918-258-2298 $13,500,000

Rainwater Team

918-869-7080 $13,500,000

Alice Slemp Team

918-284-8656 $13,100,000

Corrie Egge Team

Engel & Volkers

918-605-4150 $80,000,000 918-381-5656 $55,700,000 918-852-8500 $42,200,000 918-260-3735 $32,300,000 918-230-8433 $25,800,000

Kevin Rhoades Team 918-260-9072 $25,100,000

McGuire Cooley Team 918-695-9711 $21,600,000

The Jiles Team The Brian Kirk Team The Realty Sisters

(Individuals)

Kristee Barlow 415-316-6080 $14,699,706

Jill Taylor

918-595-5983 $11,720,095

Robert Faulkner

Jeff Boone

Adam Callaway

Engel & Volkers (Teams)

Jamie Goodnight

Alesha Deao

918-289-5834 $10,258,500

918-406-5685 $10,901,827

Chris Zinn Group Chris Zinn 918-231-9552 $66,887,526

Jennifer Sanders 918-829-5200 $9,337,149

Melanie McLaird 918-549-5388 $11,950,646

Brian Pingleton

Keller Williams Advantage (Individuals)

Kathryn French 918-720-5663 $13,639,382

Andrea Barbour Pinney 918-644-9950 $13,239,200

Scott Morse

918-710-1139 $7,560,239

Carol Pankey-Davis

918-261-8178 $5,511,950

Keller Williams Advantage (Teams)

Ary Land Co

Drew Ary 918-884-5263 $114,539,610

Rise Home

Greg Rosamond

Amber Davis Home Team

Homes the Wright Way

Keller Williams Preferred South Tulsa (Teams)

The Gobbo Group

Keller Williams Preferred South Tulsa (Individuals)

Brian Frere 918-298-6900 $78,332,700

918-313-1786 $14,376,550

Colby Martin 918-839-7825 $47,932,000

Amber Davis 918-521-8417 $22,092,944

Keely & Jon Gobbo 918-640-4867 $13,591,977

Elite One Realty Kim Cruse 918-906-9439 $13,577,875

Proffitt Premier Home Team Jackie Proffitt 918-605-9707 $13,323,727

Chelsea Meek

The Wolek Group

MBH Group

Aussie Real Estate Team

Dream Maker Homes

918-697-2733 $6,827,461

Becky Newport

918-760-9058 $11,391,126

Shaun Kennedy

Pritchett Team

Holly Brumble 918-409-2762 $27,410,422

May West Harrison

918-810-4530 $6,622,610

Amy Cavallin

918-704-1599 $5,563,100

BayneBrook Group

Brent Clark 918-804-4101 $56,791,126

Dathel Golden

918-636-4628 $12,887,200

918-645-6676 $10,930,130

918-640-5690 $8,942,500

918-640-5018 $6,686,260

Kara Folkins

Michelle Bausch

Kenny Tate

918-607-6194 $9,345,751

McLaird Group

918-698-9939 $10,978,090

918-510-0887 $10,213,800

918-810-9879 $5,642,700

918-406-5263 $6,367,554

Amy Dennis

918-402-8328 $6,033,800

Amy Calmus

918-850-0242 $5,961,685

Jennie Wolek 918-706-9845 $51,680,396

Kasia Olek 918-282-3451 $48,276,387

Heckenkemper Team Max Heckenkemper 918-381-8883 $34,643,740

Jessica Scott & Assoc.

Jessica Scott 918-361-0104 $29,517,767

Jason Burroughs 918-694-0670 $13,129,932 Cindy Quinton 918-948-5666 $12,014,314

DeJournett Property Group Jeremy DeJournett 918-720-9010 $8,967,140

Peck Realty Group

Priscilla and Calvin Peck 918-645-6633 $8,618,300

Apryl Pritchett 580-239-2689 $7,202,620

918-530-0364 $7,418,400

Bill and Denise Wright 918-951-0682 $5,152,600

Heidi McMurray Braxton Fears

Tracy Ellis 918-809-0112 $46,219,523

Kurt Hantwerker 918-607-0208 $12,360,457

Richard Thompson Caleb Branham 918-839-3460 $10,742,397

Deanna Maxwell 918-500-5122 $9,081,540

Mary Maxey

918-951-5004 $8,847,477

Bill Whitescarver 918-691-7653 $7,630,104

Hometown Home and Ranch

Tracy Ellis Team

918-269-9706 $12,777,842

918-230-4566 $11,959,468

Brian Frere Team

The Rentz Team Mark Rentz 918-859-5840 $45,544,882

918 Home Team Ryan Treadway 918-810-1314 $28,003,446

Ratzlaff Team

Summer Ratzlaff 918-850-6306 $25,062,359

Tulsa Premier Home Team James Sumter 918-805-9314 $20,748,338

Shannon is a consistent top producing Coldwell Banker Select midtown realtor.

Highest individual agent, and best agent in 2020 with $12,000,000 in sales, and second in 2021 with $10,700,000 in individual production. Shannon sells in the Grand Lake MLS Northeast Board of Realtors and Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors MLS. She also successfully designs and renovates homes and condos in her design company Double S Designs, LLC. She offers free staging, aggressive marketing, successful negotiation, and navigates repairs superbly.

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Julie Hill Team Julie Hill 918-760-6565 $18,925,604

Big Guy Home Team Dustin Moseley 918-549-0303 $12,287,161

Logistics Home Team Natalie Coe 918-232-4488 $10,813,972

Cochran Team

Austin Cochran 918-697-3889 $8,969,286

Keller Williams Premier Owasso (Individuals) Juli Edwards

918-260-7661 $13,376,526

Kevin Abbott

918-244-9706 $10,207,900

Angie St. Gemme 918-520-0907 $6,637,064

Tara Hargrove 918-521-9457 $6,460,490

Mary Richardson 918-697-2707 $6,256,837

Karen Wells

918-698-9382 $5,706,200

Debi Lambert 918-625-8956 $4,951,600

Jody Simpson 918-9551534 $4,441,335

Kellie Dixon

918-961-9052 $4,419,400

Liz Tippit

918-902-6328 $4,355,434

Molly Jordan

918-520-6015 $4,339,550

Lana Hodge

918-606-1133 $4,076,800

Melissa Ehrhart 918-606-7400 $3,925,150

JoAnna Wallis

Shields & Co.

Jackie Shields 918-798-5581 $24,333,456

Sarah Nail Property Group Sarah Nail 918-284-6245 $20,357,064

Jules D Home Team Julie Dikeman 918-607-0747 $20,051,824

5 Star Group

Jody Grubbs 918-798-7271 $17,555,895

McGraw Realtors (Individuals)

Curt Roberts

918-231-0691 $37,000,000

Laura Bryant

918-693-2961 $30,000,000

Mike Keys

918-808-4780 $24,000,000

Diana Riley Patterson (Grand Lake) 918-629-3717 $21,000,000

Laura Hawkins 918-260-7885 $19,000,000

Sue Ann Blair 918-813-3477 $17,000,000

David Palik

918-812-2757 $14,000,000

Jake Bradshaw 918-857-1900 $14,000,000

Kevin King

918-853-9182 $14,000,000

Heather Caputo 918-237-9340 $13,000,000

Anna Brooks

918-344-2275 $13,000,000

Cathy Schaefer (Grand Lake) 918-787-1957 $13,000,000

Austen Colt 918-808-7522 $24,466,723

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Kelly Dorethy

Mindy McGalliard

Tamela McSwain

Caryl Kirtley 918-798-4476 $30,000,000

Herb Factory

Philip Churchill

Bryan Donnelly

Luxe Real Estate Team

Mark Horner

Cathy McCown

Tiarra Choate

Jim Oliver

Keith Eidson

Coldwell Banker Select (Teams)

Laura Grunewald 918-734-0695 $33,000,000

Summit Group

Chris Noel 918-740-2103 $28,000,000

Ragan Group

John Ragan 918-629-4656 $27,000,000

Bingham, Case, Lassman Team

Mickie Bingham 918-630-4434 $27,000,000

Woodward Group

Brenda Woodward 918-629-3965 $26,000,000

Burns Home Team Don Burns 918-607-2434 $19,000,000

Sandberg/Hutto Team Mimi Sandberg 918-527-1171 $18,000,000

Lawrence-Roberts Real Estate Team (Bartlesville) Courtney Roberts 918-914-0243 $16,000,000

Leticia Sanchez Team Leticia Sanchez 918-694-1890 $13,000,000

Pinnacle Realty Group David DuMont 918-409-5195 $110,996,721

RE/MAX T-Town (Individuals)

Casey Grippando 918-899-3825 $12,575,100

Brett Friesen

Carrie Warren Jacki Crews

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R e p r o d u c t i v e

Health 101 If you’re considering starting a family or just want more information about sexual health, physicians offer advice and information to keep you on the right track.

Read on for Facts on pregnancy complications, prenatal care tips, plus the pros and cons of certain birth controls.

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By Rebecca Fast

over the course of pregnancy, women at a healthy weight canKramer also develop theseher pregnant patients to FOOD: encourages Common Health Risks During Pregnancy conditions, and age can be a factor. adopt an overall healthy lifestyle – that yes, you are While pregnant, a woman’s body undergoes a multi“It’s not fair, but women who are older eating for two, but ‘everything in moderation.’ The avertude of changes, and with these changes come potenare at a higher risk for diabetes as well tial health risks. Among the common risks associated age recommended weight gain during pregnancy is as high blood pressure,” says Kramer. with pregnancy are high blood pressure, gestational between 20 to 35 pounds.

However, for someone who is Age 35 and over is considered advanced diabetes, pre-eclampsia and anemia. considered obese, the recommendation is between 10 maternal age and women over 40 have In regards to anemia, “thankfully it’s usually a mild and 20 pounds.hypertensive a higher risk of developing complication,” says Kathryn Kramer, MD, an obstedisorders and gestational diabetes during trician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) with OU Health in pregnancy. EXERCISE: “Patients commonly ask if it’s safe to exercise OKC. “Women are screened for anemia at the start of and what they be doing for exercise,” she says.

“With pre-eclampsia, weshould have discovpregnancy and then again late in the second trimester “Thirty minutes of aerobic activity a day is ideal but, with ered that taking a baby aspirin, an 81 mg when they’re also screened for gestational diabetes. If busy lifestyles, I know that can be challenging. But I find tablet, has shown to decrease the chances a patient’s blood counts show that they are abnormalof developing that hypertension and pre-ecmy patients that exercise regularly tend to feel better ly low, then we start them on additional iron.” lampsia during pregnancy, ” says Kramer. throughout their pregnancy and don’t struggle as much Screening for anemia is important for several rea“We counsel women with thewho acheshave andrisk painsfacand common discomforts of sons, she says, including monitoring a woman’s overall tors such as age, weight Our or prior history pregnancy. guideline is that anything you were doing well-being, how she’s feeling during pregnancy, and to begin taking a baby aspirin along with in helping to prevent the need for blood transfusions comfortably prior to pregnancy is okay to continue, so it’s their prenatal vitamin at around 12 to 13 after childbirth. not recommended to begin a new exercise.” weeks gestation.”

“During delivery, it’s normal to lose half a liter to a liter of blood depending on the type of delivery,The ” saysImportance CAFFEINE: women also worry about being able of Many Prenatal Kramer. “If women start out with low blood counts to still enjoy their morning cup of joe. “I tell patients, Care and then lose a significant amount of blood, they are don’twith deprive yourself.isIf you need some coffee to stay Establishing care an OBGYN at a higher risk of needing blood transfusions.” incredibly important functional, okay, forthat’s women of” says Kramer. During pregnancy, While women who are overweight or obese have a reproductive age, says Kramer, whileup to the equivalent of two it’s considered safeand to drink higher risk of developing gestational diabetes or high care is essential, it’s also benefiBy Rebecca Fast prenatal cups of coffee a day, which is about 120 milligrams of blood pressure over the course of pregnancy, women cial to be screened for any existing health caffeine. at a healthy weight can also develop these conditions, conditions before becoming pregnant.

Common Health Risks During and age can be a factor.

Once pregnant, women typically visit Pregnancy “It’s not fair, but women who are older are attheir a physicians Birthevery Control 101 during four weeks During pregnancy, a woman’s body higher risk for diabetes as well as high blood pressure, ” twoChoosing a contraceptive is a personal decision involving the fi rst trimesters, every two weeks undergoes a multitude of changes and says Kramer.

Age 35 and over is considered advanced many factors including one’s health, lifestyle, potential side in the third trimester, and then every with these changes come potential maternal age and women over 40 health have a higherweek risk during eff ects, effi cacy, accessibility and cost. the last month of pregnancy. risks.

Among the common risks associated of developing hypertensive disorders and gestational “Birth control comes in many forms and is not ‘one size “We’re not only monitoring the baby, with pregnancy high blood pressure, diabetes duringare pregnancy. fi ts all, ’ ” says Amber Duncan, APRN, WHNP-BC, with Norchecking the baby’s heartbeat, we’re gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and “With pre-eclampsia, we have discovered that man Regional Health System.

“Each person can react difalso watching the mother’s weight gain anemia. taking a baby aspirin, an 81 mg tablet, has shown ferently eachpressure, type of birth control, so finding the best andtochecking theirto blood ” says In regards to anemia, “thankfully it’s decrease the chances of developing hypertension and “Complications method for each can sometimes be challenging.”

Kramer. areperson more likely usually a mild complication, ” says ”Kathryn pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, says Kramer.to “We She says in recent years, lower dose oral contracepdevelop in the third trimester, which Kramer, an obstetrician-gynecologist counselM.D., women who have risk factors such as age, tives have become popular among patients as well as is why we see patients more frequently (OBGYN) OU Healthtoinbegin OKC.taking “Women weight orwith prior history a baby aspirin long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), such during the end of pregnancy. ” are screened for anemia at the start of along with their prenatal vitamin at around 12 to Food: 13 as an intrauterine device (IUD) or Nexplanon, a small Kramer encourages her patients pregnancy and then weeks gestation. ” again late in the secimplant placed in a woman’s upper arm. who are pregnant to adopt an overall ond trimester when they’re also screened The Importance ofIfPrenatal Care for gestational diabetes. a patient’s blood Establishing carethey withare an abnormally OB/GYN is incredcounts show that low, ibly we important for women of reproductive then start them on additional iron.” age, says Kramer, and while prenatal care is Screening for anemia is important essential, it’s also benefi cial including to be screened for several reasons, she says, for any existing healthoverall conditions before monitoring a woman’s well-being, becoming pregnant. how she’s feeling during pregnancy, and Once pregnant, women typically visit in helping to prevent the need for blood their physicians four weeks during the transfusions afterevery childbirth. fi“During rst two trimesters, twoto weeks in the delivery, it’severy normal lose half trimester, then every week athird liter to a liter ofand blood depending on during the the of last month” of pregnancy. type delivery, says Kramer. “If women not only monitoring the baby – start“We’re out with low blood counts and then checking thecant baby’s heartbeat – we’re also lose a signifi amount of blood, they are weight gain and checkatwatching a higherthe riskmother’s of needing blood transfuing their sions. ” blood pressure,” says Kramer. “Complications are more to develop inorthe While women wholikely are overweight third have trimester, which is of why we see patients obese a higher risk developing gesmore frequently end pressure of pregnancy.” tational diabetes during or highthe blood

Reproductive Health 101

If you’re considering starting a family or just want more information about sexual health, physicians offer advice and information to keep you on the right track. Read on for information on pregnancy complications, prenatal care tips, the pros and cons of certain birth controls and more.

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“The newest type of birth control to hit the market is a gel called Phexxi,” says Duncan. “This has shown great results so far, and the best part about this form of birth control is that it is hormone free.

There are limited choices for non-hormonal birth control, so this is a great new option.”

“If someone has any history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or uncontrolled high blood pressure, we would not want to choose anything with estrogen in it,” says Duncan. “Estrogen can increase the risks of these things, making it very dangerous for the patient to be on them. In this case, we would recommend a non-hormonal method or a progesterone-only method such as an IUD.” She says women who have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer may also choose to stay hormone free and it is typically encouraged.

“It’s important to get feedback from the patient and make an agreed upon decision for what birth control will work out best.”

LOW DOSE ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

EFFICACY: 99% when taken properly PROS: Less estrogen exposure than older traditional pills; lighter/shorter menstrual cycles; typically less side effects ie: mood swings, headaches, etc.

CONS: Time sensitive – must be taken within one to two hours of established dosing regimen. (For example, if you choose to take the pill at 9 p.m., then you need to take it within one to two hours of that time each day for it to be most effective.)

IUD (INTRAUTERINE DEVICE)

EFFICACY: Over 99% PROS: Progesterone only, so no estrogen exposure; effective for four to six years dependent upon type of IUD chosen; lighter/ shorter menstrual cycles or no cycle at all CONS: Irregular bleeding, and it can take your body approximately six months to regulate with this device; there is also a risk of the device falling out or migrating.

NEXPLANON

EFFICACY: Over 99% PROS: Progesterone only, so no estrogen exposure; effective for three years; lighter/ shorter menstrual cycles or no cycle at all CONS: Irregular bleeding, and it can take your body approximately six months to regulate with this device

PHEXXI

EFFICACY: 93% when used properly PROS: Non-hormonal, so only used before intercourse; effective immediately after insertion and good for up to one hour; easy to use and does not require a procedure CONS: There is the potential for pubic irritation or allergic reaction

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UNDERSTANDING

SEXUAL HEALTH

A part of being healthy and treating the whole person includes focusing on one’s sexual health. Knowing the difference between a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is a good place to start.

While somewhat self-explanatory by name, an STI is an infection that has yet to develop into a disease, and an STD is a disease, meaning the infection has progressed and is causing more serious problems.

Individuals can have infections without it leading to disease, or producing symptoms or long-term health issues.

Roger K. Pfeiffer, DO, an OB/GYN with Ascension St. John Medical Group, says STIs are broken down into three types: Bacterial: Such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis Parasitic: Trichomoniasis Viral: Herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papilloma virus (HPV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

“Bacterial STIs are treatable with antibiotics,” says Pfeiffer. “These infections typically present without symptoms, although they can result in abnormal discharge, odor or rash. Long-term and untreated infection

can result in sexually transmitted disease such as pelvic inflammatory disease. This is when a bacterial STI has progressed through the fallopian tubes and into the pelvis. For women, this may jeopardize their fertility and increase risk for ectopic pregnancy.”

While syphilis is treated with antibiotics, says Pfeiffer, a person’s screening tests will continue to be positive for the rest of their lives.

“There are many stages of syphilis, but in the absence of routine screening, typically a rash is the first indication of STD,” he says.

“Parasitic STIs are also treated with antibiotics. Trichomonas is a parasitic organism transmitted sexually that typically results in abnormal discharge and odor.

HSV is commonly referred to as herpes and is the same virus that causes cold sores (HSV-1), but a different strain (HSV-2) infects the genital region.”

Pfeiffer says HSV typically enters via broken skin and that spot will be the area of future outbreaks, which can begin with some discomfort, tingling, blisters or ulcers.

“Outbreaks tend to be associated with body aches, muscle aches and fatigue with the primary outbreak,” he says. “HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be transmitted to either location, and HSV does not go away and there

is no cure. However, there are treatments available to prevent and treat outbreaks.”

Regarding HPV, this sexually transmitted virus can cause genital warts and may cause the development of abnormal cells which can increase one’s risk of certain types of cancer, says Pfeiffer.

“There are more than 100 strains of HPV and roughly half of those can cause abnormal cells that result in pre-cancer and cancer,” he says. “These are called high risk strains. Low risk strains cause warts.”

According to the CDC, more than 9 of every 10 cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV. For women, a pap test collects cells from the cervix to test for precancerous and cancerous cells. Along with cervical cancer, HPV can also cause cancer in the vagina and vulva. For men, HPV can cause penile cancer and for both men and women, throat and anal cancer.

“There are HPV vaccines that help reduce the likelihood of abnormal cells being caused by infection,” says Pfeiffer.

“HPV vaccines are recommended in both young women and young men starting at age nine. The vaccines can be administered up to the age of 45, but it is most beneficial when given before becoming sexually active. Once an infection occurs, a vaccine will not make it go away.”

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FOOD, DRINK AND OTHER PLEASURES

The Real Deal

Wanda Armstrong strengthens the legacy of her mother and grandmother with her delicious meals at Evelyn’s.

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o east on Tulsa’s 36th St. North, past brown and stubbly fields, bales of hay neatly stacked and then, after crossing Sheridan, turn right on a snaky narrow road past freight depots and other airport outbuildings. There, low slung and easy to miss, a building next to a big hangar comes into view: it’s Evelyn’s Soul Food.

Inside, it’s upscale and spacious, with light green walls, floor-to-ceiling windows and, just beyond the hostess stand in a place of honor, a big framed photo of Evelyn Jefferson, mother to the chef, Wanda Jefferson Armstrong. You see her there by the cash register talking to a young man, the last customer of the day.

“I served your grandfather years and years ago, and then I served your uncle, and now I’ve served you,” she tells him.

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It all started toward the middle of last century, on a plot of land which, technically a part of north Tulsa, was in fact a self-sufficient farm, where a young girl ate and watched and learned. Wanda Armstrong is very close to her childhood even today, and her face softens when she talks about that farm “out in the boondocks,” she describes. “We had pigs and cows and chickens and a garden. That garden had everything. Greens, tomatoes, okra, cucumbers, beets, corn. We never had a freezer, we never had to go to the store. My mother canned and preserved everything, from pickles to peaches to peas. If we needed meat, Daddy would kill a hog or a chicken. Mom cooked all the time, and that’s how we grew up, watching her cook.”

And so Armstrong learned at a very young age the value of using the finest, freshest ingredients from a local farm.

TA S T E | F I R S T BI T E my kids to cook, and then my grandkids,” says Armstrong. “They say, ‘We want to do it like you do it!’ and they’re good cooks, so good they know to put their own spin on things, and I encourage that.

But we always come back to the basics: fresh and natural.

“I feel sorry for kids today who grew up on fast foods; all they know is potato chips in a bag. Of course, you don’t just throw good ingredients in a pot and think that will do the job. There’s still an art to how you cook. Sometimes my customers say, ‘Oh this tastes just like my momma’s,’ and that makes me feel good, makes me know I’m still doing it right after 45 years.”

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Note: In late February, Armstrong was named a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s category Best Chef: Southwest.

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“Although we didn’t know that then because we had nothing to compare it to,” she says. “We just knew it tasted so good.”

She can’t always do it at her restaurant without raising prices so high that only the affluent can afford it, but she does her best.

“We peel our own yams, we boil our own potatoes, we get fresh produce whenever we can. You always have to come back to the basics, and that means fresh and natural.”

Armstrong didn’t simply copy her mother’s recipes – she’s too good a chef for that. Besides, there were no recipes.

“When I asked what you put in,” says Armstrong, “Mom always said, ‘Use your imagination.’ Well, I’m still using my imagination, to put my own spin on things.”

Her mother used lard, and a lot of it; lard rendered from a freshly killed hog, and I’m sure it tasted wonderful. But Armstrong has eliminated lard entirely, preferring to let the natural taste of the greens or vegetables speak for themselves. The French chefs who invented “nouvelle cuisine” in Paris, dazzling the world with their fresh, light, clear flavors, did exactly the same thing.

In fact, so many of the things top chefs preach today were being practiced by Armstrong or her mother when those chefs were still children: Getting the finest, freshest ingredients, preferably from local farms. Preparing it to bring out and highlight its natural flavor. Using as few ingredients as possible, finding perfection not in complexity but in simplicity. Cooking what’s in season, canning, pickling and preserving for winter. Using the entire animal, head to tail.

Admittedly, Armstrong has abandoned the canning and the head-to-tail approach.

“Grandma made us eat pig’s feet and ears,” says Sharla Walker, Armstrong’s daughter. “She was trying to kill us!”

She was joking of course.

“Grandma was in good health till her eighties,” Walker recalls. “That’s because she ate fresh and natural, no chemicals.”

Fried chicken is the star of Armstrong the show at Evelyn’s.

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NAIJA WIFE KITCHEN Wanda Armstrong created and perfected a variety of sides for her customers.

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“The mission of Naija Wife Kitchen has always been to be a bridge in between the Nigerian and American cultures,” says Tahnee Francis, the Naija wife.

For Francis, the exploration of the Nigerian and, more specifically, the Yoruba culture, began when she married her husband. Since then, she has made it her mission to help bring the beautiful experiences she has discovered to her fellow Americans. Since her marriage, she has also traced her own roots back to the Yoruba tribe.

Her passion for sharing the culture prompted her to open Naija Wife Kitchen at 502 N. Hudson Ave. in Oklahoma City. The menu is limited and changes weekly, and has a rapidly growing number of devout followers. Diners may sample dishes at the take-out-only kitchen before deciding on their meal.

Francis travels to Nigeria once or twice a year to bring back the authentic spices needed to create dishes like Egusi soup, made from ground melon seeds. The popular peanut butter soup is served with chicken and white rice or fufu (a ball made from pounded African yam). Whole tilapia comes with a choice of plantains or jollof rice.

Vegetarian and vegan options are always available, and all plates are $10 or under.

Naija Wife only accepts cash or CashApp, and because everything is made fresh daily, she may close early if they sell out of the daily portions.

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Back to Basics

Decorated chef Kevin Lee brings a simple yet meticulously perfected fried chicken concept to OKC.

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or chef Kevin Lee, creating memorable meals is nothing new. During his 18 year career as a curator of culinary excellence, he has worked in some of Oklahoma City’s most popular restaurants, including fine dining and Korean fast casual. He even operated the culinary team for an entire restaurant group.

Chef Kevin Lee recently competed on the cooking show Alex vs. America.

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Born in Norman but raised in Connecticut, Korea and Seattle, Lee was exposed to a wide variety of cuisines. He didn’t, however, grow up with aspirations of becoming a chef. His first dream was professional golf, but he changed his mind by the time he graduated high school. It was during a meal with a friend in Las Vegas that he realized his true passion was food. Watching the chef greet guests as he enjoyed a meal that remains one of his favorites, Lee decided that was the type of impact he wanted to make on people.

He returned to Oklahoma in 2009 and opened a burger joint with his cousin.

Wanting more experience, he joined the apprenticeship program at The Coach House under chef Kurt Fleischfresser.

Fast forward to now, and Lee is bringing a passion project to north OKC: Birdie’s Fried Chicken, which will be opening at 2201 N.W. 150th St. late this month or in early April. It will offer a dining experience that Lee feels is missing from area.

“Almost everyone likes eating fried chicken, but unless you drive to Okarche, there isn’t a place to get the whole family-style set up in a full-service restaurant,” he says.

Birdie’s will offer a minimal menu focused around Korean fried chicken, along with traditional Oklahoma sides. Lee says that every country has some rendition of fried chicken, and he is excited to offer the crispy, double-fried version from his family’s heritage.

According to Lee, most people think it is simply the sauce that defines Korean chicken. In reality, it’s the special batter, which includes soybean powder, curry and rice powder, along with the fact that it is double-fried, making it super light and crispy and ensuring that it stays crunchy, even in sauce.

Speaking of sauce, several options include chiligarlic, fermented honey and soy. There will also be numerous dry rub selections. Guests will be able to choose from wings, tenders, boneless thighs and drums. Birdie’s will offer freshly made biscuits, fries, coleslaw, and mac and cheese on the side, all in a family-friendly dining environment.

Lee enjoys the idea that Birdie’s is so accessible and that almost anyone can come to enjoy his food. He says it’s nice to feel comfortable asking his friends to check out his new concept.

And, when asked the impetus behind his desire to create what may seem like a simple concept for a chef with such a complex background, his answer makes perfect sense.

“Being able to showcase me as a chef through something like fried chicken is really great,” he says. “When you make something so simple with a lot of love, it is so special – but it has to be perfect.”

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Festive dining for Saint Patrick’s Day can be found at a variety of area eateries that celebrate the holiday year-round.

A The Black Raven

This restaurant offers a large array of curated fine Irish whiskeys such as Tullemore Dew, Connemara Cask Strength, Bushmills Black Bush, and several forms of Jameson including Jameson Black Barrel. Entrées include beef Guinness stew and shepherd’s pie. For dessert, try Irish bread pudding with Irish whiskey caramel sauce. 1878 N. Church Ave., Harrah; blackravenirishpub.com

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B Saints Pub

The Guinness is on nitro at Saints Pub in the heart of the Historic Plaza District. Try the house-cured corned beef with mash potatoes or the classic bangers and mash ... or perhaps the Guinness-battered corn dogs with spicy honey mustard. On the right night, catch a crab boil house special. 1715 N.W. 16th, OKC; facebook.com/saintsattheplaza An Irish classic – with locations in downtown and south Tulsa and Oklahoma City, McNellie’s – officially James E. McNellie’s Public House – boasts a menu brimming in classic and modern Irish-style pub fare and promises a perfectly poured pint every time. Try the fish and chips, or the brew choices that include 60 on tap with more than 250 other iotions in cans or bottles. Three locations in Oklahoma; mcnellies.com

O’Connell’s

From karaoke to build-your-own burgers, O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille offers fun, food and beer all week long. Tuesday nights are for trivia warriors and the burgers are $5 on Wednesdays from 5 to 11 p.m.

While known for its great burgers, the salads and chicken fingers are college town favorites, too. 769 Asp Ave., Norman; facebook.com/oconnellsnorman

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C J Farley’s Pub

An idea born between two friends at a firefighter’s birthday party, J Farley’s Pub was named for Claremore firefighter hero Jason Farley. Check out the online calendar for a schedule of live music, karaoke and $5 burger baskets. Try an “across the pond” entrée like Irish wolfhounds, a creation of hot dogs in a bun with melted cheeses, served with chili and Irish mustard and choice of side dish. 820 S. Lynn Riggs Blvd., Claremore; jfarleyspub.com

D Sean Cumming’s Irish Pub

An old world, music-filled pub nestled in Oklahoma City, Sean Cummings Irish Pub was created by Sean Cummings himself, the son of a native of Galway, Ireland. Traditional Irish cuisine graces a menu to include traditional boxty, a creation of potato crepes filled with beef, caramelized onion and mushrooms. Or, try a salmon version with a dill cream. 628 N. May Ave., OKC; seancummings-ok.com TRACY LEGRAND

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Perched along Tulsa’s charming Cherry Street, award-winning Kilkenny’s is one of the nation’s top-rated Irish pubs. Choose from appetizers like dingle bay crab cakes served with curry sauce. Entrées include the Kilkenny’s traditional Irish breakfast served all day with eggs, Irish bangers (sausage), rashers (bacon), grilled tomato, mushrooms, Irish baked beans, black pudding and soda bread. 1413 E. 15th St., Tulsa; tulsairishpub.com

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AROUND TOWN

IN TULSA PERFORMANCES

TEN TENORS March 1 Tulsa PAC Love Is in the

Air is the latest show from The Ten Tenors, which made its debut in Adelaide, Australia. tulsapac.com

TULSA SYMPHONY PRESENTS: UNFINISHED March

5 Tulsa PAC This unique program features Borodin’s Prince Igor Overture, Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and Schubert – Symphony No. 8. tulsasymphony.org

THEATRE TULSA PRESENTS: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING Through March

6 Tulsa PAC Four young Catholic conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party to toast their college mentor. But as their reunion spirals, it becomes less a celebration than a vicious fight to be understood. theatretulsa.org

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS PRESENTS: TOOTSIE March

8-March 13 Tulsa PAC No matter how you say it, Tootsie is unanimously funny! celebrityattractions.

com

TOM SEGURA March 10 River Spirit Casino Resort See comedian

Tom Segura on his world tour. riverspirittulsa.com

HEATHER MCMAHAN: THE FAREWELL TOUR March

18 Tulsa PAC Your favorite high functioning hot mess, comedian Heather McMahan, is coming to a city near you. tulsapac.com

LAUGHING WILD March

18-26 Tulsa PAC Laughing

Wild, by the legendary observer of human nature, Christopher Durang, is a provocative, inventive, and very funny study of the perils of modern life in urban America. tulsapac.com

TULSA BALLET PRESENTS: SWAN LAKE March

24-27 Tulsa PAC Odette, a

young maiden trapped in the form of a swan due to an evil curse, must find eternal love to break the spell. tulsaballet.

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Community events abound this month. In Tulsa, visit the Tulsa PAC on March 4 for Tulsa Town Hall’s presentation from Nick Buettner, who will lecture on his travels to places where people routinely live to 100.

Other events in Tulsa include The Price Is Right Live at the BOK Center on March 15; and Tulsa Botanic Blooms at the Tulsa Botanic Garden, beginning March 17 and running through April 17. Cinophiles should also check out the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival at Circle Cinema, running March 24-27.

Art enthusiasts should flock to OKC this month. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum presents Express Mail from March 4-July 24, showcasing letters sent from famous artists expressing friendship, advice and inspiration. And the OKCMOA debuts The Perfect Shot on March 5, which highlights sports photography from Walter Iooss Jr. Stick around OKC for the Stockyards City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 12, replete with food, dancing and family fun. Lastly, visit the Paycom Center on March 25 for the beloved Harlem Globetrotters.

CONCERTS CHICAGO March 5 River

Spirit Casino Resort One of

America’s most iconic bands visits Tulsa. riverspirittulsa.

com

JON PARDI March 12 River Spirit Casino Resort See

country crooner Jon Pardi in concert. riverspirittulsa.com

DUA LIPA March 17 BOK

Center Global pop superstar Dua Lipa announced the North American leg of her highly anticipated Future Nostalgia Tour. bokcenter. com

JUSTIN BIEBER March 18 BOK Center Justin

returns to the road on the heels of the global #1 album Justice, his eighth album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. bokcenter.com

SNOOP DOGG & ICE CUBE March 24 BOK

Center BOK Center welcomes

Snoop Dogg & Ice Cube with special guest Warren G. bokcenter.com

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ART NEW WAVES: A SIGNAL FOR CHANGE Through

March 13 Philbrook New Waves: Signals for Change features works by artists in Philbrook’s collection, including Harry Fonseca and Fritz Scholder. philbrook.org

OBJECT RE/IMAGINATION:

JOHN CHANG Through March 20 108 Contemporary Chang’s

work expresses the dichotomy of his Chinese and American experience by juxtaposing traditional and unconventional symbols and images. 108contemporary.org

SPORTS TU MEN’S BASKETBALL March

2 Reynolds Center The

men’s Golden Hurricane take on Wichita State in the final home game of the regular season. tulsahurricane.com

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Walter Iooss Jr., Greg Louganis, Mission Viejo, California, 1984.

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OKRHA RIDE AND SLIDE March 2-6 Expo Square The Oklahoma

Reining Horse Association was formed to serve the needs of reining horse enthusiasts in the Oklahoma region. exposquare.com

COMMUNITY OKLAHOMA MAGAZINE PRESENTS: THE OKLAHOMA WEDDING SHOW March 26 Expo

Square Central Park Hall The

TULSA OILERS HOCKEY March 11-12,

Oklahoma Wedding Show returns, live and in-person, to Expo Square Central Park Hall.

The Oklahoma Wedding Show allows vendors and attendees to connect for a one-day event where all facets of your big day can be planned under one roof. oklahomawedding.com

take on a variety of regular season foes this month. tulsaoilers.com

TULSA TOWN HALL PRESENTS: NICK BUETTNER March 4 Tulsa

BIG 12 WRESTLING March 5-6 BOK Center The Big

12 Conference Wrestling Championship returns to BOK Center. bokcenter.com 19-21 BOK Center The Oilers

ROUTE 66 CLASSIC HORSE SHOW March

17-19 Expo Square Equine

excellence can be found at this event. exposquare.com

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS March

26 BOK Center The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their newly reimagined Spread Game tour to over 200 cities. bokcenter.com

PAC Nick Buettner has led more than 17 expeditions around the world to places where people routinely life to be 100 — known as “Blue Zones.” tulsapac.com

FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL March 4 Downtown Tulsa

Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the First Friday Art Crawl. travelok.com

GREATER TULSA HOME AND GARDEN SHOW March 10-13 Expo Square Prepare for spring at this annual show. exposquare.com

SPRING BREAK: GILCREASE AT THE GATHERING PLACE March 16 Gathering Place Visit the Gathering Place

and join Gilcrease for a fun-filled spring break day with hands-on activities for the whole family. gatheringplace.org

TULSA BOTANIC

BLOOMS March 17-April 17 Tulsa Botanic Garden Revel

in the arrival of spring at one of the largest spring bulb displays in the state. tulsabotanic.org

OKLAHOMA JEWISH FILM

FESTIVAL March 24-27 Circle Cinema For an entertaining

and rewarding cinematic experience, join the audience in Tulsa for the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival. travelok.com

BATTLE OF THE BANDS March 31 Cain’s

Ballroom Battle of the

Bands is a fundraiser organized by the Food Bank’s Junior Ambassadors where talented musicians compete. okfoodbank.org

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PERFORMANCES

MAHLER’S 1ST SYMPHONY March 1 Civic

Center Music Hall This

evening of music features Noah Bendix-Balgley on violin. okcciviccenter.com

OU WEITZENHOFFER SCHOOL OF MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS: A NEW BRAIN March 10-13 Civic

Center Musical Hall By the

Tony Award-winning authors of Falsettos, here is an energetic, sardonic, often comical musical about a composer during a medical emergency. okcciviccenter.com

OKC BROADWAY PRESENTS: STOMP March 11-12 Civic Center Music Hall STOMP

is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique. okcciviccenter.com

MARISELA March

17 Hudiberg Chevrolet Center The Latin Madonna,

“The diva of romantic music” and “La Dama de Hierro” are some of the titles that Marisela has received throughout her career. okcciviccenter.com

OKLAHOMA CITY BALLET PRESENTS: FUTURE VOICES March

17-20 Susan E. Brackett Dance Center Oklahoma City Ballet

will perform a memorable show with Future Voices: A Choreographic Showcase this March. okcballet.org

OKC PHIL PRESENTS: BALLROOM WITH A TWIST March 18 Civic Center

Music Hall If you can’t get

your fill of Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, and So You Think You Can Dance – here they are all in one night of fun! okcciviccenter.com

LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS: DISTANT THUNDER March 23-27 First Americans Museum Witness as Darrell

Walters navigates being a Native American in the United States at Lyric Theatre’s performance of Distance Thunder. lyrictheatreokc.com

OKC PHIL PRESENTS: RACHMANINOFF FESTIVAL! March 24 Civic Center Music Hall Enjoy this showcase featuring Natasha Paremski on piano. okcciviccenter.com

CANTERBURY VOICES PRESENTS: DUO LUMINA March 27 Civic

Center Music Hall English

composer John Rutter’s most recent major work, Mass of the Children, is a moving metaphor of life’s journey, blending the power of youth and adult voices. okcciviccenter.com

CONCERTS

MORGAN WALLEN March

5 Paycom Center See this country artist on his Dangerous tour. paycomcenter.com

THE OKLAHOMA WEDDING SHOW

JOURNEY March 17 Paycom Center One of

the most legendary rock bands of all time comes to OKC. paycomcenter.com

KATT WILLIAMS March 18 Paycom Center Comedy titan and Emmy Award winner Katt Williams takes his World War III tour to OKC. paycomcenter.com

WINTER JAM March 26 Paycom Center Presented

by NewSong Ministries with Premier Productions, Winter Jam, Christian music’s biggest multi-artist tour, is back for 2022. paycomcenter.com

ART EXPRESS MAIL March

4-July 24 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum When artists

put pen to paper, the result is not always art – sometimes it is friendship, advice, inspiration, or congratulations.

nationalcowboymuseum.org

THE PERFECT SHOT March 5-Sept.

4 OKCMOA The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr. and the Art of Sports Photography includes over 80 photographs spanning 50 years of Iooss’ career. okcmoa.com

108TH ANNUAL SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS STUDENT EXHIBITION Through

March 20 Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman For

the first time, Fred Jones is bringing you the best in student art a little earlier in the year. ou.edu/fjjma

WESTERN WARES Through May

1 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Through clothing,

furniture, tableware and more, Western Wares shows how designs with roots on the range came to occupy fashion runways.

nationalcowboymuseum.org

SANTA FE TRAIL Through May 8 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Using material

culture and art objects from the museum’s collection this exhibition will recognize the bicentennial of this most important National Heritage Trail. nationalcowboymu-

seum.org

MOTHER ROADS Through May 8 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Through pho-

tographs, rare book illustrations, maps and related ephemera, visitors will explore some of the country’s most famous thoroughfares. national-

JIMMY EAT WORLD AND DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL March

cbowymuseum.org

two iconic bands together for the Surviving the Truth tour. criterionokc.com

July 24 OKCMOA Perception

1 The Criterion See these

COMMUNIT Y

PERCEPTION AND TECHNIQUE IN ABSTRACT ART Through

and Technique in Abstract Art presents long-standing Museum highlights. okc-

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THE OKLAHOMA WEDDING SHOW RETURNS

Re-scheduled from January, the Oklahoma Wedding Show returns live and in-person on Saturday, March 26 at Expo Square’s Central Park Hall in Tulsa.

Green country’s top vendors will be available for one-on-one consultations to plan ever facet of your big day, from vendor representatives to bakers, florists, photographers, DJs and so much more.

For an extra dose of fun, prize giveaways will take place throughout the day, and guests can also enjoy food, drink and cake samples. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit oklahomawedding. com for more details.

POP ART AND TEXT Through July

24 OKCMOA Ed Ruscha, Robert Indiana, and Andy Warhol will be the focus of a new Pop Art gallery on the second floor of the Museum. okcmoa.com

SPORTS OKC BLUE BASKETBALL March 2, 4, 8, 10, 14,

23 Paycom Center Enjoy some basketball fun with the OKC Blue. paycomcenter.com

OKC THUNDER BASKETBALL March 4, 6,

8, 13-14, 21, 23, 30 Paycom Center See Oklahoma’s NBA

team play regular season games. paycomcenter.com

COMMUNITY FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK March 4 Paseo Arts

District Visitors can enjoy

art openings, wine tastings, live music and other activities. thepaseo.org

OKLAHOMA YOUTH EXPO March 8-18 State

Fair Park The Oklahoma

Youth Expo has drawn thousands of youth to its annual show since the 1920s. okyouthexpo.com

JURASSIC QUEST March 11-20 Bennett Event Center Step back into

prehistoric times as Jurassic Quest makes its way to the Oklahoma State Fair Park. jurassicquest.com

GEEKAPALOOZA: STEAM FESTIVAL FOR KIDS March 12 Girl Scouts

of Western Oklahoma Camp Trivera Geekapalooza

brings families together to experience how science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) is fun for everyone. travelok.com

BRICKUNIVERSE LEGO FAN CONVENTION March 12-13 Cox Convention Center Release your inner

builder at BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention in Oklahoma City. travelok. com

STOCKYARDS CITY ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE March 12 1307 S.

Agnew Ave. Stockyards City

Main Street invites you to attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. stockyardscity.org

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS March 25 Paycom Center The

Harlem Globetrotters return to Oklahoma City on Friday, March 25 with their Spread Game Tour. paycomcenter.

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POLLARD THEATRE PRESENTS: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN March 4-26 120 W.

Harrison Ave., Guthrie The Pollard Theatre in Guthrie is presents a multi-generational favorite with the production

of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” thepollard.org

pop, Kelsea Ballerini visits the Choctaw Casino for one night only. choctawcasinos.com

DAVIS-WALDORF PERFORMING ARTS SERIES PRESENTS: HARMONIOUS WAIL March 10 1727 W.

CHRIS STAPLETON March

Alabama Ave., Chickasha Having performed virtually last season, now audiences can have a drink and chat in person with the multi-award-winning trio. usao.edu

THE PHILEDELPHIA ORCHESTRA March

10 McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, Stillwater One

of the world’s preeminent orchestras, the Philadelphia Orchestra makes its debut at The McKnight Center under the direction of the esteemed Nathalie Stutzmann. mcknight-

center.org

PILOBOLUS March 24 McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, Stillwater The

SPORTS OU MEN’S

BASKETBALL March 1 Lloyd Noble Center The Sooners round out the season at home. soonersports.com

OSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL March

2 Gallagher-Iba Arena The

Cowgirls face off against the Sooners in the season closer. okstate.com

5 Gallagher-Iba Arena Watch

as the Cowboys take on Texas Tech for the final game of the season. okstate.com

OU WOMEN’S

BASKETBALL March 5 Lloyd Noble Center The Sooners

org

take on Kansas in the season closer. soonersports.com

CONCERTS

PRCA XTREME BULLS

ULTIMATE CHALLENGE March 19 Chisholm Trail Expo Center, Enid Come see bull riding

RYAN BINGHAM March songwriter Ryan Bingham visits Oklahoma. choctawcasinos.com

KELSEA BALLERINI March 12 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant Mixing country and

music’s biggest stars visits the Grand Theatre for two nights. choctawcasinos.com

OSU MEN’S BASKETBALL March

remarkable dance company that secured an iconic place in American culture in the early 1970s is still wowing audiences with its irresistible mix of wit, sensuality, and stunning physical acumen. mcknightcenter.

11 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant Singer/

18-19 Choctaw Casino and Resort, Durant One of country

at its best at PRCA Xtreme Bulls Ultimate Challenge in Enid. stridebankcenter.com

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FILM AND CINEMA COMMUNITY FORT TOWSON LIVING HISTORY EDUCATION DAY March 3 HC 63 Box 1580, Fort Towson Fort Towson’s

living history event will include educational stations with reenactors portraying time periods from the fort’s beginning in 1824 through the 1870s. travelok.com

GRAND LAKE BOAT & SPORT SHOW March 3-6 Grove Civic

Center Visitors to this event at the Grove Civic Center will find a wide array of boat dealers, RV dealers and miscellaneous sport vendors. travelok.com

MUSTANG CHOCOLATE

FESTIVAL March 4 Mustang Town Center Satisfy your sweet

tooth at the Mustang Chocolate Festival, where guests can sample from 21 vendors offering a wide variety of irresistible chocolate treats. travelok.com

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things dinosaur at Acrofest, a funfilled day inspired by Oklahoma’s state dinosaur, acrocanthosaurus atokensis. museumoftheredriver.org

MASTER WOODWORKING ARTIST OF THE YEAR COMPETITION & EXHIBIT March 6-8 Forest Heritage Center Museum, Broken Bow Head to scenic

Beavers Bend State Park for the Master Woodworking Artist of the Year Exhibit. forestry.ok.gov

BATTLE OF ROUND MOUNTAIN RE-ENACTMENT March

11-13 Jim Thorpe Park,

Yale Early each year, the town of Yale comes alive with the Battle of Round Mountain Re-enactment. travelok.com

PORCHFEST AT CARLTON LANDING March 12 Carlton

104 N Gilcrease Museum Rd 918.585.9369 pawsitiveveterinarycare.us

Land This spring, road trip over

to Carlton Landing at Eufaula for the PorchFest music festival, where front porches become stages. carltonlanding.com

SUNNY SIDE UP FILM FESTIVAL March 18 103 N.

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Main St., Miami Get your kicks and flicks on Route 66 at the Sunny Side Up Film Festival, an international film festival held in the iconic Coleman Theatre. brenrockproductions.com

PARKSTOMP MUSIC FESTIVAL March 18-20 Town

Center Mainstage, Medicine

Park Celebrate the coming of spring amid cobblestone-lined streets at Parkstomp. medi-

cinepark.com

QUEENSFERRY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL March 19-

2021

20 Park Hills Motel and RV Park, Vinita The annual Queensferry

Renaissance Festival in Vinita invites you to step back into 1540 Scotland as the villagers prepare for King James V’s arrival. travelok.com

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE From gritty superhero reboots to a history-making Disney/Pixar film, March offers a breath of fresh air.

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aaah, March. We’ve moved past the first two months of 2022, where films were questionable at best and outright awful at worst. Will this month bring something worthwhile?

Here’s a list of things I think might just do that: Kicking things off with a bang, The Batman comes out swinging. Originally a vehicle for Ben Affleck’s older Batman, the film was retooled and recast, now starring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. Taking place during Batman’s second year of crime fighting, the story revolves around the Riddler (Paul Dano) as he kills off the elite citizens of Gotham. Clearly aiming for a darker and grittier take similar to Christopher Nolan’s trilogy, the film is mercifully unconnected to any other DC film storylines.

It also stars an almost unrecognizable Colin Farrell as the Penguin. It releases in theaters on March 3.

Next is an animated comedy from Disney and Pixar titled Turning Red. Taking place in Toronto between 2002 and 2003, the story follows Mei, a 13-year-old who,

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coupled with the issues that already come with being a teenager, transforms into a red panda whenever she becomes excited or stressed. Directed by Domee Shi (who also created the Academy Award-winning short film Bao) this film will, somehow, be the first woman-directed feature film at Pixar. The voice cast has newcomer Rosalie Chaiang as well as veteran Sandra Oh. It looks to have all the charm and wonderful animation we’ve come to expect from Pixar. It comes to Disney Plus on March 11.

If you’re looking for action and comedy combined, Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre should fit the bill. Directed by Guy Ritchie (Snatch), the film follows Jason Statham as Orson Fortune, a super spy tasked with taking down an arms broker (Hugh Grant). Aubrey Plaza, Josh Hartnett and Cary Elwes round out the cast. Another return to form in Ritchie’s more recent film outings, it’s nice to see him back to doing what he was born to do: a combo of comedy, crime and action with a dash of British flare and multiple storylines. Hopefully this one comes together as nicely as his older films when it releases on March 18.

For your romantic comedy filling, check out The Lost City. Starring Sandra Bullock as romance novelist Loretta Sage, the story finds her caught up in a kidnapping by Fairfax (Daniel Radcliffe) who believes the treasure from her book actually exists. Channing Tatum plays a dimwitted but well-meaning cover model who goes off to save her. The trailer provides some pretty funny jokes, so here’s hoping that wasn’t all of them! It releases on March 25.

Lastly, a bizarre one from A24 titled Everything Everywhere All At Once. It stars Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) as Evelyn Wang, a woman who exists across multiple universes. The story followers her realization of this concept and the consquences that come with it. It looks to offer wonderful fight choreography, a truly original story, and A24’s penchant for making something no one else would dare to touch. It releases on March 25.

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Lee Anne Zeigler

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elf-described as a “perennial student,” Lee Anne Zeigler acts as the executive director of the WaterWorks Art Center in Tulsa. After graduating from Cameron University with a bachelor’s in biological sciences, Zeigler went to OSU to obtain her master’s in horticulture and landscape architecture.

Her community involvement is varied; she runs her own landscape design business; volunteers as a mayoral appointee for the Tulsa Preservation Commission; acts as an urban design planner for the City of Tulsa; and is the executive director and CEO of the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture.

Each day provides an opportunity to meet people who are discovering WaterWorks Art Center for the first time, as well as greeting those who have enjoyed its classes and workshops for many years. I love working with visual artists who are also gifted teachers, and love sharing their time and talent with our center in various mediums. Of course, I have many administrative duties to perform, but my favorite task is creating the quarterly catalog that features our instructors, classes, workshops, camps and special events.

... her love of art.

I must credit my late mother. She was an artist and provided an artistic perspective on so many things in life: meals, clothing, interior design, gardening and more. She was also a music teacher and understood the value of education and the performance arts.

... what WaterWorks has to offer.

WaterWorks Art Center provides exceptional quality art class series and one-day workshops at affordable rates. Our center has over 7,000 square feet of usable space and facilitates approximately 30-35 offerings each quarter, as well as open studio time for those who have enrolled in and completed classes and comply with our safety and operational policies and procedures.

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... a day in the life.

... her favorite artistic medium.

Floor loom weaving is my favorite because I am a weaver and a part of the WaterWorks community of weavers. WaterWorks has 16 working floor looms and a vibrant atelierstyle weaving program that allows beginners to advance in their knowledge and operation of this time-honored art form. As a community, we encourage and inspire each other in every class. Most of us have looms at home and continue to take classes at WaterWorks.

... what she wants people to know about WaterWorks.

Tulsans are very fortunate to have a community art center with quality instructors and a multitude of offerings. As part of the City of Tulsa’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Department, we are housed in an historic building located in Newblock Park just west of downtown Tulsa, and are open more than 60 hours per week.

We want to raise public awareness of our programming and invite everyone interested in the arts to check us out.

... the center’s history.

In 1999, the Johnson-Atelier Art Center closed and its arts education programming moved to the WaterWorks building, which operated as the first municipal water treatment plant. The building has served in many capacities including the headquarters for the Tulsa Park and Recreation Department. The arts programming has grown exponentially in the last two decades and serves thousands in the greater Tulsa metropolitan area.

... philanthropy.

We are happy to be participate again this year with the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma in providing more than 800 hand-created ceramic bowls for their annual Hunger Awareness Dinner.

WaterWorks provides clay, glazes, firings, studio time and equipment for volunteers each year to make this happen. It’s an amazing and worthwhile event and our patron volunteers and staff have loved being part of it for many years.

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