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JULY 2019 PUBLISHER

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Welcome to Summer!

AS I WRITE THIS, WE'RE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY WET AND VOLATILE SPRING. I'll be glad to get past prime tornado season, but I'm not really a hot-weather aficionado, either. Still, there's lots to do in our readership area during the summer.

Jacqueline Serrano | jacqueline.serrano@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Brooke Barnett, Jerri Culpepper, Lindsey Davies, Bonnie J. Hedges, Jon Mays CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Brooke Barnett, Krystyn Richardson, Sharlee Rother

We've included some information on several Independence Day celebrations and, for the music lovers out there, a short list of summer concert series in the area.

Other "gems" you'll find inside include a recipe for a delicious home-made cocktail that'll help cool you off, a story written by a local writer about her family's dog-friendly, retro road trip to Tulsa, and a sophisticated "before" and "after" bathroom remodel. You'll also read about Life.Church and their local mission work, which is focused on partnering with local organizations to help build and support relationships that inspire change.

Is a vacay in your summer plans? An area travel agent exec suggests one that combines fun with learning about history; look for her story on traveling America's historic east coast. For those looking for an edgier trip this summer, peruse our

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ClevelandCountyLifestyle.com ON THE COVER There’s no lack of Independence Day festivities from which to choose in the metro. Here, revelers at last year’s Boathouse District ceremony pause to watch the spectacular fireworks show with the Oklahoma River as the backdrop.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2019

FEATURES 16 Ready to Celebrate Independence Day? We’ve Scoped Out Some Great Celebrations for You

34 Sounds of Summer Summer Concert Series Offer Something for Everyone

40 A Fido-Friendly Retro Road Trip: Exploring Route 66

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50 A Cocktail to Beat the Summer Heat

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20 Giving Back 30 Renovate & Refine 33 Realty Report 34 Back Stage 40 Road Trip 44 Driver’s Notebook 48 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Culinary Creations

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Terra Verde Discovery School Green Gala Guests at Terra Verde Discovery School's Green Gala on May 17 enjoyed a delectable dinner, dancing and mingling, as well as a live and silent auction, in which guests bid on such items as trips, sporting events and student projects. Funds raised go to support the Norman school's operating budget. Learn more at TerraVerdeSchool.org. PHOTOGRAPHY KRYSTYN RICHARDSON OF BOLD-MULTIMEDIA

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Military Appreciation Luncheon The Moore Chamber, along with sponsors Tinker Federal Credit Union and OG&E, hosted their Second Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon. Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson, adjutant general of Oklahoma, was the keynote speaker. Members of the chamber, along with community leaders and active and retired service men and women, enjoyed a heartfelt appreciation presentation from Thompson.

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1. Members of Tinker Air Force Base’s 507th Air Refueling Wing with the adjutant general of Oklahoma, Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson | 2. Members of the chamber along with community leaders hear from presenting sponsor, TCU’s Dave Willis | 3. Former classmates from Purcell: Tom McCurdy with OG&E, Armed Forces Sponsor, as well as the adjutant general of Oklahoma, Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson, Scott Barger and Jimmy McNutt | 4. Cleveland County Sheriff Todd Gibson, Adjutant General of Oklahoma Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson, Field Representative for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, Bryson Panas, and Field Representative for U.S. Congressman Tom Cole, Thomas Lewis | 5. Presenting sponsor Tinker Federal Credit Union representatives Dave Willis, COO; Jan Davis, AVP/branch manager; Pam Gebergh; and Matt Stratton, senior vice president, with Chamber President, Kathy Gillette and Chamber Chairman Jeff Miles, Republic Bank & Trust. | 6. Representatives of the VFW Post 8706 along with the adjutant general of Oklahoma, Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson 10

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Moore Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament The Moore Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Golf Tournament at Belmar Golf Club. The sold-out tournament was blessed with sunshine and low winds. Business leaders from throughout the chamber membership enjoyed the day at the beautiful course, thanks to the sponsors that made the event possible. There was even a hole-in-one from the Baker Brothers Electric team, Mike Scalice.

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1. Baker Brothers Electric Team (hole-in-one) | 2. First United Bank (a flight winner) flight winners | 3. 405 Business Group (a flight winner) | 4. Christian Brothers Automotive in Norman and South Oklahoma City (a flight winner) | 5. FNB Community Bank (a flight winner)

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South OKC Chamber Happenings The South OKC Chamber kept busy in May with Instant Connections, ribbon-cuttings/grand openings, its membership luncheon and Business After Hours.

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1. The South OKC Chamber’s Membership Luncheon, held at Moore Norman Technology Center-South Penn Campus, featured a talk by The Oklahoman Food Dude, Dave Cathey. | 2. The South OKC Chamber of Commerce had a Business After Hours at First United Bank, 104th Street and South Western. | 3. Business After Hours attendees | 4. The SOKC Chamber helped celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Bulmer Financial, 918 Southwest 107 St., Suite 100. | 5. Instant Connections at local GEICO Office, 1500 West I-240 Service Road, Suite 7. This South OKC Chamber program is designed as a rapid-fire networking event. | 6. Ribbon-cutting and grand opening at Woods Family Medicine, 1510 Southwest 119 St. 12

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RODEO SET FOR JUNE 28-29

Find any of the many events scheduled for July on

The Norman Native American and Frontier Days

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Rodeo will be held June 28 and 29 at the Norman

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Roundup Club arena, located at 519 60th St. NE

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(between Alameda and Robinson). Tickets are $10

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for adults and $5 for children. Discounted advance tickets are available at Homeland on Lindsey,

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July, Royal Bavaria will feature live music, as well as

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the best authentic German food and brew available

Events include saddle/ranch bronc riding, calf

in the state, in its beergarten.

roping, team roping, bull riding, women’s barrel

Bands featured this month are: Greg Singleton,

racing and women’s breakaway roping. The con-

July 5, and Heartbreak Rodeo, July 6; Hunter

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Thomas, July 11, Route 66, July 12, and Shawn

For more details, see the Norman Roundup Club

Proffitt, July 13; Mandy Brixey and Southern

Facebook page or visit NormanRoundupClub.com.

Charcuterie, July 19, and the Redgrass String Band, July 20; and Route 66, July 25, Tim Brauer, July 26,

LIBRARY SETS SUMMER SUNDAYS

and Shawn Profitt, July 27. The performer for July 18

Summer Sundays are musical inside Norman

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Public Library West during July with several free afternoon events to wrap up the weekend.

Royal Bavaria is located at 3401 S. Sooner Road.

For more information, call 799.7666.

At 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7, Mariachi Orgullo de America brings 17 years of performing experience as it represents Mexican and Latin culture throughout this part of the country in its concerts.

Name That “Hamiltune,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, is a test of knowledge for fans of the Tony Awardwinning musical “Hamilton.” Participants will play a musical trivia contest based on the musical.

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ARTICLE LINDSEY DAVIES

Ready to Celebrate Independence Day? WE’VE SCOPED OUT SOME GREAT CELEBRATIONS FOR YOU

WITH SO MANY DIFFERENT 4TH OF JULY EVENTS AROUND, HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DECIDE WHERE TO SPEND THE DAY? We’ve sorted through the many choices and found some festivals that offer something unique. From a Top 10 US festival in Edmond, to a day filled with water sports, we give you the inside scoop so you can be sure to celebrate the day in style, doing something your whole family loves.

OKC 4TH FEST WHEN: July 4 WHERE: Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd.

For an action-packed, sports-filled 4th, come to the OKC 4th Fest in the Boathouse District. Held in lower Bricktown, the festivities start at the Centennial Fountain with a family-friendly deejay playing Top 40 country tunes. With the Oklahoma River as a backdrop, join in the Riversport adventures or just watch other dare-devils. Lawn games, food trucks and more will provide even more entertainment. The fireworks, starting at 9:45 p.m., will be visible from anywhere within the Boat House District and surrounding areas.

RiverSportOKC.org/events/4th-fest/

For an action-packed, sports-filled 4th, come to the OKC 4th Fest in the Boathouse District.

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Liberty Fest in Edmond has been named one of the top 10 4th of July celebrations by CNN and USA Today.

LIBERTY FEST WHEN: June 27-July 5 WHERE: City Wide, Edmond Liberty Fest, in Edmond, has been named one of the top 10 4th of July celebrations by CNN and USA Today. Going on 40 years, the festival is city-wide, featuring family-friendly events such as concerts, a kite fest, rodeo, car show, food, parade, fireworks and entertainment. The celebration is a week-long event of patriotic celebration honoring our nation’s birthday. Liberty Fest has 11 festival events designed to “excite, entertain and dazzle festival audiences.”

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Classical music fans will not want to miss the Oklahoma State Fair Park's Red, White and Boom celebration, featuring a free concert by the OKC Philharmonic.

RED, WHITE AND BOOM WHEN: 8:30-10 p.m. July 4 WHERE: Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC For the classical music fans, the Oklahoma State Fair Park’s Red, White and Boom is for you. A free concert presented by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic will take place along with other festivities. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy on-site concessions and settle in for a spectacular fireworks display after dark.

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Moore's A Celebration of the Heartland offers fun for kids and adults alike, including a giant sand pit and inflatables for the kids and fair food favorites.

A CELEBRATION IN THE HEARTLAND WHEN: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4 WHERE: Buck Thomas Park, Moore For a super kid-friendly 4th, come to Moore’s outdoor festival, A Celebration in the Heartland. Kids will enjoy an art tent, giant sand pit, various inflatables and more. For grown-ups, the celebration will feature live music, craft vendors, food booths, local vineyard wine-tastings and more. For the vehicle enthusiast, there’s also an open car, truck and motorcycle show.

Food will feature fair favorites, including grilled onion burgers and funnel cakes. End the evening with a spectacular fireworks display.

CityofMoore.com/events/a-celebration-in-the-heartland

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GIVING BACK

Community Partners Provide Foster Care Support AT LIFE.CHURCH, WE KNOW OUR COMMUNITY WON’T BE CHANGED

BY PROGRAMS ALONE. What really makes the difference is trusted, ongoing relationships among the people in the community. That’s why our local mission work is focused on partnering with local organizations to help build and support relationships that inspire change. We help connect individuals, families and small groups to carefully selected local partner organizations that offer opportunities for volunteers to become involved in the lives of those they’re serving.

Our local partners address various community needs, such as community development, education, recovery and transitional living, food, clothing and shelter. One of our big focus areas at Life.Church is supporting adoption and foster care families. With the help of our partners, we hope to ensure every family in crisis feels supported and every child has a family they can thrive in.

We’ve highlighted a few of our local mission partners and encourage people to connect with them to find out how to better support all types of families—biological, foster and adoptive.

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111PROJECT.ORG WHAT THEY DO 111Project’s goal is to mobilize the local church to support and advocate for families in crisis and ensure that every child has a family. Organizers believe that in order to do that, the church and state have to work together. The goal is to bridge the gap between resources and opportunities by equipping churches to engage directly with the issue of foster care and meeting the physical and emotional needs of families in crisis through a tool called CarePortal.

Cleveland County has over 300 kids in out-of-home care right now and 86% of its churches active on CarePortal. But there’s still a need for more churches to recruit and support foster families and more volunteers to help case workers and families in crisis.

HOW YOU CAN HELP By becoming active through CarePortal, you have access to the current needs in your county and the ability to immediately respond.

You're able to mobilize your church to meet physical needs for children and families by providing clothing, beds or bus passes for biological parents as they work toward reunification. You can activate volunteers from your congregation to support your local DHS by lending a hand with paperwork or riding along with a caseworker who is traveling with three kids. Volunteers can emotionally invest in families in crisis by coming alongside them as they work to put their family back together. Your church can recruit and support foster families so that the children in your county have foster families waiting on them instead of them 111Project

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Angels Foster Family Network

Angels Foster Family Network

129 ED NOBLE PARKWAY, NORMAN 531.0352 ANGELSFOSTEROKC.ORG WHAT THEY DO Angels Foster Family Network is a local nonprofit foster care agency whose mission is to rescue abused, abandoned and neglected children, match them with a select group of trained foster parents and ensure the maximum emotional, social and intellectual development of each child.

The goal is to develop deep community involvement, volunteerism and cultivate the best foster homes available for infants, toddlers and children. Angels prides itself on relationships from foster parent to child, caseworker to parent, and all of the people in-between. Angels works to create the very best support for families and children. HOW YOU CAN HELP Angels Foster Family Network offers many ways to serve. Volunteers can babysit foster children in the playroom while foster parents attend trainings, or they can be paired with foster families to provide in-home childcare. Donation Coordinators organize donation drives and help sort items. During foster events, volunteers can help engage the kids and involve the parents in activities. For benefit events, volunteers are needed to help with registration, checkout, and silent and live auctions. Volunteers are also needed to fill immediate needs for families whose foster children are in the hospital, prepare and deliver meals to foster families in need, and help collect, wrap and deliver Christmas gifts to foster families.

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Stand in the Gap Ministries

Stand in the Gap Ministries 1601 NORTH BLACKWELDER, OKLAHOMA CITY LIFELAUNCH@SITGM.ORG STANDINTHEGAP.ORG/LIFELAUNCH WHAT THEY DO For young adults in foster care, Stand in the Gap created the Life Launch program. These young adults, ages 16-24, have experienced trauma and lack safe adult relationships outside of the DHS system. Through partnerships with local ministries and organizations that meet the clinical needs of these young adults, Life Launch is able to provide teams of two to four mentors from the local church to meet the basic relational needs of these young adults. Over the course of a year, mentor teams spend three to eight hours per month with their mentee building trust and working collaboratively toward goals.

HOW YOU CAN HELP We are looking for mentors who are age 21 or older and members of the local church community. After attending a trauma-informed training and passing a background check, mentors are matched into teams, giving the opportunity for small groups and married couples to serve together. Teams schedule their monthly time together based on their schedules and availability. Additionally, teams are asked to check in weekly with their young adult to continue building trust and relational equity. The first step to becoming a mentor is to attend a training on the second Monday of every month.

Jon Mays is central team leader for Local Mission Partnerships.

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WITH STOPS AT WAR MEMORIALS, THE SMITHSONIAN, WHITE HOUSE AND BEYOND

Travel America’s Historic East Coast Lincoln Memorial

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BEFORE I SHARE WITH YOU MY PASSION TO TRAVEL

I especially enjoy going to George Washington’s Mount

TO AMERICA’S HISTORIC EAST, I JUDGED WE SHOULD

Vernon. It is a beautiful setting. Touring the Mansion, I always

TALK ABOUT PASSPORTS. No, you don’t need a passport

giggle at how small the beds are.

to travel to Washington, D.C.; however there is information

Plan at least four to five hours at the Smithsonian. Several

you need to know about Real ID Enforcement. Oklahoma

years ago, I was honored to pass off Amelia Earhart’s Aviator’s

is one of the few states left that has not met the established

Certificate from the 99’s Museum of Women Pilots here in

minimum-security standards for license issuance, which pro-

Oklahoma City as a loan to the Smithsonian for a year. It was an

hibits federal agencies from accepting certain purposed driv-

amazing feeling holding her certificate in my hands.

er’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting

Of course you don’t want to miss the Capitol, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery. Did you know: when

the Act’s minimum standards.

The purposes covered by the Act include boarding feder-

you plan a visit to the Capitol prior to leaving, contact your

ally regulated commercial aircrafts. The U.S. Department of

representative’s or senator’s office; if possible, their staff will

Homeland Security granted Oklahoma’s extension request until

make arrangement for you to take a tour.

Oct. 10, 2019. The reason we tell you this is if Oklahoma has not

I could go on and on about Washington, D.C. Just plan to

completed the compliance requirements by Oct. 10 and met the

spend as much time as you can there. A guided tour is always a

minimum-security standards, it is possible Oklahoma will not

great way to see everything. Your guides know the ins and outs

get another extension; therefore, you will not be able to use your

and the best routes to take to make the most of your time.

driver’s license to fly on a commercial carrier out of Oklahoma.

From there, you must head north to Williamsburg, Virginia,

So...we highly recommend you secure a passport, which

the city that played a significant role in the Revaluation.

becomes your No. 1 form of ID. If you don’t have a passport, you

When you enter the Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic area,

can begin the process by going to Travel.State.gov. First-time

you will step back in time, where costumed villagers add to

applicants will fill out the DS11 application.

the authenticity.

So now let me walk you through parts of America’s Historic

As you venture north, take time to hike some of the trails in Shenandoah Valley National Park. Did you know: The Third

East Coast…

Starting in Washington, D.C., America’s history will jump out at you at every stop. Some of my favorites are the Lincoln,

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19th-century buildings, a Civil War Museum and John Brown’s

soldiers walking on the grass and branches.

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Front Victorian facade of the Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

Gettysburg… Oh my, it gives me goose bumps to even think about this area! You will be able to stand in the area where Abraham Lincoln made his 1863 Gettysburg address.

The Gettysburg Cyclorama titled “Pickets Last Charge” is presented in a 360-degree theatre with surround sound. Did you know: Casualties at Gettysburg totaled 23,049 for the Union. Confederate casualties were 28,063. To put this in perspective, that is almost two-thirds of the OU Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium seating.

To end your tour, make your way to Philadelphia with a stop there to see the Liberty Bell and stand in the room where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

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ARTICLE CHRISTIAN POTTS

Smithsonian Brings Water/Ways Exhibit to Norman Public Library East FROM ABOVE, EARTH APPEARS AS A WATER

programs and facilitate educational initiatives to raise

PLANET WITH MORE THAN 71% OF ITS SURFACE

people’s understanding about what water means cul-

COVERED WITH THIS VITAL RESOURCE FOR

turally, socially and spiritually in their own community.

LIFE. Water impacts climate, agriculture, transportation, industry and more. It inspires art and music.

“Water/Ways” was inspired by an exhibition organized by the American Museum of Natural History,

Norman Public Library East, in cooperation with

New York, and the Science Museum of Minnesota, St.

Oklahoma Humanities, will examine water as an envi-

Paul, in collaboration with Great Lakes Science Center,

ronmental necessity and an important cultural element

Cleveland; The Field Museum, Chicago; Instituto

as it hosts “Water/Ways,” a traveling exhibition from

Sangari, Sao Paulo, Brazil; National Museum of

the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program.

Australia, Canberra; Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto,

The exhibit is appearing at the library for a sixweek run, from June 29 through Aug. 18, with the library also presenting multiple programs and activities related to the exhibit during that time.

The library is the first Oklahoma location to host the exhibit and one of five sites chosen by Oklahoma Humanities to host “Water/Ways” as part of the Museum on Main Street program—a national/state/ local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations.

“Water is a vital part of everyone’s life and we are excited to explore what it means culturally, socially and spiritually in our own community,” said Kelly Sitzman, branch manager at Norman Public Library East.

“Water/Ways” explores the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It looks at how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment.

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The Smithsonian Museum’s “Water/ Ways” exhibit returns this summer to Norman Public Library East, where it will be on display through Aug. 18.

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RENOVATE & REFINE AFTER

Bathroom Remodel Extraordinaire ARTICLE MARISSA ADLER PHOTOGRAPHY "AFTER" PHOTOS SHAR ROTHER PHOTOGRAPHY

WE WERE SO EXCITED TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REMODEL/UPDATE THE MASTER BATHROOM OF KELLEY AND PATRICK GRACE. They wanted their master bath to reflect the sophisticated style of the rest of their home and to become something they would enjoy for years to come. Transforming the ambience from mundane to chic while maintaining the aspects of the room they liked about it was our primary goal.

Kelley liked the idea of using more bold colors and finishes than the original design, so we incorporated black features throughout in a timeless way with the frameless shower, hardware for their accessories and also painted the vanity and interior doors.

We were able to use their existing vanity without changing the functionality of the room, but added shelves and pull outs to the interior of the piece for better storage. Adding new doors to the exterior of the existing vanity further enhanced the fresh look and feel of the piece.

We used 12x24 Carrara marble tile for the floors, which seamlessly flow into the curbless hex marble shower floor. The countertops are also marble, and are sealed with a 15-year sealant, making them much less likely to stain or develop water marks.

In any remodel, if the footprint and function of your space works well for you, there are less extensive updates and modifications to existing elements like these that can save you both time and money. We feel like this project is a wonderful example of that strategy.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

CLEVELAND COUNTY

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Alisha Estates, Norman

$900,000

$840,000

93%

149

9

8.1

Chatenay, SW OKC

$525,000

$505,000

96%

71

4

2.1

Hallbrooke Sec 2, Norman

$524,900

$502,000

95%

96

4

3.1

Legacy, SW OKC

$469,900

$450,000

95%

91

4

3.1

Lakeridge, SW OKC

$442,000

$442,000

100%

0

3

3

Rio de Bella. SW OKC

$425,000

$405,000

95%

94

4

3.1

Shady Creek 1, SW OKC

$444,500

$400,000

90%

167

3

2.1

Forest Spring Estate, OKC

$399,900

$395,000

99%

16

3

2.1

Brookhaven 25, Norman

$394,900

$394,900

100%

7

4

2

Sterling Canyon, SE OKC

$399,000

$392,000

98%

10

3

2.1

Lakeridge 7, SW OKC

$387,500

$387,500

100%

0

3

4

Rockport 2, SW OKC

$399,000

$375,000

94%

22

4

3.1

The Willows, Moore

$369,800

$359,000

97%

85

3

2.1

Hilltip Lakes, OKC

$364,900

$335,000

92%

94

2

2

Skyridge Rep 2, Noble

$345,900

$330,000

95%

173

3

3

Rockport, SW OKC

$329,900

$327,400

99%

46

3

2.1

Rockcreek, Moore

$339,999

$325,080

95%

17

4

2.2

Winchester, Newalla

$338,205

$323,000

95%

174

3

2.1

Sonoma Lakes 2, Moore

$321,900

$321,900

100%

8

5

3

The Waters, Moore

$312,840

$312,840

100%

43

4

3

This data is a sampling of sold properties from last month. Source: OKC/Norman Multiple Listing System.

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SOUNDS OF SUMMER BACK STAGE

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Riverwind Casino's Beats & Bites

ARTICLE LINDSEY DAVIES

LET’S FACE IT. Oklahoma summers are just plain hot. But as the days grow long, why not enjoy those extra hours of light (and hopefully more moderate temperatures) and check out one or more of the metro’s many evening concert series? The series range from weekly to monthly and offer up a huge selection of artists and styles, so you are sure to find a concert or concerts to fit your musical taste. Many of the events offer food trucks and additional entertainment. Some venues require people bring their own lawn chair, food and/or beverages, and may have other restrictions, so make sure to visit their websites before heading out. Enjoy the beat! BONUS: ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL THESE CONCERTS!

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the venues The Depot's Summer Breeze Concert Series

BEATS AND BITES Location: Riverwind Casino 1544 W. State Highway 9 8 p.m., First Saturday of the Month Riverwind.com/entertain/beats-bites-stage Why you should go: Riverwind Casino’s Beats & Bites music and food truck festival is a free, family-friendly summer monthly concert series held from May through August. Feast on food from the best food trucks in the metro and explore various retail vendors. The event also features bouncy inflatables, the coolest merchandise vendors and a beer garden. And July will, of course, feature a fireworks display. This monthly event is brought to you by the COOP Ale Works.

THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES

WHEELER DISTRICT SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

Location: Lion’s Park, Norman

Location: Wheeler Ferris Wheel, OKC

450 S. Flood Ave., Norman

7-11 p.m., Third Friday of the Month

7:30 p.m., Every Other Sunday

WheelerDistrict.com/events

Why you should go:

Why you should go:

Now in its 19th year of offering this free concert series, held in Lion’s Park, the Summer Breeze Concert Series offers family-friendly concerts.

Come early and visit Lions Park, located off Flood and Symmes, then stay to enjoy a longtime Norman favorite tradition. Guests will want to bring seating and refreshments to fully enjoy an easy, breezy evening in the park. Bring friends and family and listen to a wide variety of music groups from around Oklahoma and the United States.

Gather under the Wheeler Ferris Wheel lights as local bands take the stage this summer in Oklahoma City. Wheeler Summer Music Series audiences can expect not only live performances by local talent, but also an ever-changing line-up of food trucks and a selection of beers from the Big Friendly beer bus. Cap off a relaxing summer evening with a browse through the pop-up shops on the lawn.

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BACK STAGE

(CON TI N U ED)

JULY 6

RIVERWIND CASINO’S BEATS & BITES Riverwind Casino, Norman

JULY 28

Bakersfield country of Buck Owens into

THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES Lions Park, Norman

Cody Canada and the Departed con-

Kyshona Armstrong is delivering her

sists of three bandmates—Cody Canada

roots-soul

(singer/songwriter), Jeremy Plato (bass)

warmth and newly claimed authority.

and

(drummer)—whose

Kyshona was such a hit at The Depot’s

songs blur the lines between hard-edged

Winter Wind last year that she has been

country, rock ‘n roll and all the gritty

invited back, with a backup band, for the

sounds in-between. Canada was the

Summer Breeze crowd to enjoy.

Eric

Hansen

originals

with

articulate

& Oates meets ZZ Top,” and the duo’s exciting live shows have earned them a large and loyal fan following.

AUGUST 16

WHEELER DISTRICT’S SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Wheeler Ferris Wheel, OKC

This concert will feature Lincka, BiG WoRm and Changing Frequencies. The

frontman of Cross Canadian Ragweed, a wildly influential band that dominated the

a style that’s been described as “Hall

AUGUST 10

Oklahoma City-based band Lincka is

RIVERWIND CASINO’S BEATS & BITES

named for lead vocalist and front woman

Riverwind Casino, Norman

featured on NPR, from where they were

John Michael Montgomery is an American

invited to appear at the Kennedy Center

country music singer from Kentucky who

for Performing Arts. BiG WoRm is a rap-

Lions Park, Norman

has had more than 30 singles on the

per/producer from OKC.

Seth Glier returns to Norman with some

Billboard country charts, of which seven

great electronic additions to his recent

have reached No. 1.

Texas Red Dirt scene for over 15 years.

JULY 14

THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES rave-reviewed Winter Wind performance.

AUGUST 11

JULY 19

WHEELER DISTRICT’S SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES

Lincka Elizondo. They’ve played at the Norman Music Festival; they were also

AUGUST 25

THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES Lions Park, Norman

A project inspired by the wealth of musi-

Lions Park, Norman

cal talent in our own state, Homegrown

Wheeler Ferris Wheel, OKC

Rising out of the Austin, Texas, music

Volume I will bring together a diverse

This evening will feature a live music

scene, the Greyhounds, a duo comprising

array of Okie musicians to perform an epic

preview of Wiggle Out Loud, a free,

guitarist Andrew Trube and keyboardist

Summer Breeze jam.

active-family music festival that’s held at

Anthony Farrell, feature a unique sound

the Myriad Botanical Gardens in the fall.

that mixes R&B, soul, funk and the

the calendar

Wheeler District Summer Music Series

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the bands

CODY CANADA AND THE DEPARTED

»

Location: Riverwind Casino’s Beats and Bites, Norman Style of Music: Americana roots rock band; food trucks, inflatables, beergarten Why you should see them: Cody Canada and the Departed is a three-piece, Americana roots-rock band based in New Braunfels, Texas. The band is composed of front man Cody Canada, bassist Jeremy Plato and drummer Eric Hansen. The result is poignant, thoughtfully crafted songs delivered with bold guitars, boomy bass lines and plenty of muscle. The new iteration of The Departed offers concert-goers a well-rounded sonic experience: the Red Dirt ghosts from Canada’s upbringing and the re-emergence of favored Cross Canadian Ragweed tunes, plus a revival of classic country gold from Plato-led vocals.

KYSHONA Location: The Depot’s Summer Breeze Concert Series Lions Park, Norman

»

Style of Music: Soul, gospel, rock and folk; nearby playground PASNorman.org/programs/summerbreeze Why you should see her: Music therapist-turned-singer-songwriter Kyshona Armstrong, who will perform at the Depot’s Summer Breeze Concert Series on July 28, is delivering her roots-soul originals with articulate warmth and newly claimed authority. Kyshona was such a hit at The Depot’s Winter Wind last year that she has been invited back, with a backup band, for the Summer Breeze crowd to enjoy. NPR Music said of her: “Kyshona Armstrong has been called upon to represent for soul and gospel in roots, rock and folk lineups and to bring singer-songwriter sensibilities to R&B bills. But wherever she plants her feet, she does so with righteous conviction and a strong sense of her own voice.”

»

WIGGLE OUT LOUD WHEELER DISTRICT’S SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Location: Wheeler Ferris Wheel, OKC The July 19 concert will feature a live music preview of Wiggle Out Loud. Since its origin in 2012, thousands of members in the metro have joined The Children’s Hospital Volunteers at Wiggle Out Loud: OKC’s free, outdoor family music festival! This year, Wiggle Out Loud has expanded, bringing live music and health and wellness themes to the community in even more ways. This month, Wiggle Out Loud is teaming up with the Wheeler Park Summer Concert Series to host a night full of kidfriendly music and fun! With performances from the groups MicroGiant, Race Dance Company and the Sugar Free Allstars, this night is sure to be fun! Learn more at WiggleOutLoud.org.

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ROAD TRIP

A FidoFriendly Retro Road Trip: EXPLORING ROUTE 66

Jason Barnett, along with Graham and Murphy, on the trails at Tulsa's Woodward Park.

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ARTICLE BROOKE BARNETT | PHOTOGRAPHY BROOKE AND JASON BARNETT

Brooke, Graham, 10, and Murphy, 13, pose in front of the Arcadia Round Barn.

On the Road Playlist Hound Dog Elvis Presley

Who Let the Dogs Out Baha Men

I’m Gonna Buy Me a Dog The Monkees

NOTHING CAPTURES THE FREEDOM

+

OF SUMMERTIME LIKE A ROAD TRIP.

Arcadia Round Barn (107 OK-66, Arcadia,

If you have a four-legged friend who enjoys

OK 73007, ArcadiaRoundBarn.com)

Leaving the OKC Metro: Visit the

the freedom of the open road, there is ample

If your pup needs to stretch his legs

fun to be found on a road trip to northeastern

before you leave the metro, take a walk

Oklahoma. So get ready to hit Route 66 with

around the exterior of Arcadia’s Round

your furry friend, head toward Tulsa and enjoy

Barn. More than 100 years old, this unusu-

many dog-friendly places along the way.

ally circular barn is a Route 66 icon. While

Oklahoma offers more d r i va b l e m i l e s o f h i sto r i c R o u t e 6 6 t h a n a n y ot h e r

Fido can’t explore inside, there is ample green space for a nice walk or a game of

+

Along the Way: Movie magic at the

400 miles!), making it a

Rock Cafe, named for the local sandstone

Stop in Stroud for a delicious meal at the that makes up the building. Enjoy traditional diner fare al fresco on the Rock Cafe’s

pat h ” s u m m e r g e taway. S o,

pooch-friendly patio. The Rock Cafe’s pro-

s e t t h e G PS, g r a b a l e as h a n d

the character of Sally in the Disney Pixar

w e e k e n d a dv e n t u r e to T u l sa .

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) The Proclaimers

Route 66 Chuck Berry

Tulsa Time Don Williams

Rock Cafe (114 W Main St., Stroud, OK 74079, RockCafert66.com)

g e t r e a dy to ta k e F i d o o n a

Lindsey Buckingham

catch. Open daily 10 a.m-5 p.m.

stat e i n t h e n at i o n ( n e a r ly p e r f e ct “ o f f -t h e - b e at e n -

Holiday Road

On the Road Again Willie Nelson

Every Day Is a Winding Road Sheryl Crow

prietor, Dawn Welch, was the inspiration for movie Cars. Fans of the movie franchise

Life Is a Highway Rascal Flatts

will enjoy the Pixar and Disney memorabilia that decorate the cafe’s walls and exterior.

Open daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Go Your Own Way Fleetwood Mac CONTINUED >

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ROAD TRIP

(CON TI N U ED)

Murphy, 13, and Graham, 10, along with Tilly, enjoy the '50s vibe at Tally's Good Food Cafe in Tulsa.

+ In Tulsa: Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza

+ In Tulsa: Tally’s Good Food Cafe (1102

(Southwest Boulevard & Riverside Drive,

S. Yale Ave., TallysCafe.com)

Tulsa, OK 74127)

This retro diner on Route 66 features lots

Located on the bank of the Arkansas

of neon, ‘50s diner flair and a dog-friendly

River, the plaza features a walking path,

patio (including special water dishes for your

park, bronze sculptures, a pedestrian sky-

pup). Tally’s serves more than 100 dishes of

walk featuring the iconic Route 66 logo,

traditional American fare for lunch and din-

flags of the eight states that Route 66 passes

ner and offers up award-winning breakfast

through, and plenty of art deco design from

choices all day. Open daily, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

decades past. Open daily.

+

In Tulsa: Blue Dome Service Station

(202 S. Elgin, Tulsa, OK 74120)

+ Continuing the Journey: Big Blue Whale of Catoosa (2600 Rte 66, Catoosa, OK 74015) One of the most recognizable roadside

This historic Tulsa landmark dates back

attractions on Route 66 is just a 20-minute

to 1924 and was once known as the White

drive east to Catoosa. Built in the early 1970s,

Star Gulf Oil Station. The service station,

the iconic blue whale was once a popular

located at the corner of 2nd Street and

family-friendly swimming hole and fishing

Elgin, was open 24 hours a day, and the

spot. While swimming is no longer allowed,

attendant lived inside the iconic blue dome

the whale offers fun photo opportunities with

to help road trippers around the clock with

ample picnic tables, a gift shop, food trucks

food and fuel. While it is no longer in oper-

during peak visitation times and a great view

ation, the building now serves as the visual

from a platform on top of the whale’s tail.

anchor for an arts and entertainment district in downtown Tulsa.

Wishing you and your dog a tail-waggin’ good time in T-Town!

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LOOKING FOR A SUMMER VACATION THAT’S A LITTLE BIT EDGIER THAN WHAT YOU’VE DONE IN THE PAST? Imagine taking the open road on Indian’s FTR 1200 S. With its race-inspired design and iconic style, this bike is as much fun to look at as it is to ride.

This newly introduced Indian motorcycle brings even more technology, agility and precision to your ride. Features include a 4.3” Ride Command® Touchscreen. A sporty riding position and compact size combine for a commanding, nimble ride, while the 1203cc V-Twin engine with 120 horsepower and 85 ft-lbs. of low-end torque delivers progressive power and response.

Fully adjustable front and rear piggy-back shock suspension with preload, compression and rebound inputs let you perfectly tailor the bike to your riding style.

Sport, Standard and Rain modes with unique throttle maps and traction control intervention levels will give you greater control in any condition. You’ll ride confidently with lean-angle sensitive stability control, ABS, traction control and wheelie mitigation control. And full LED lighting, including a new high output headlight, provides great visibility.

Indian knows staying connected is important to you; a high-visibility 4.3” customizable Ride Command® LCD touch screen with Bluetooth® lets you easily pair your mobile device.

Check out the FTR 1200 S, as well as other new and pre-owned inventory, at Sooner Indian Motorcycle, 2232 Tecumseh Drive, Norman. Phone: 701.3131; website: SoonerIndian.com.

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BLANCHARD'S INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

NORMAN CONQUEST RIDE

Hwy 62 & NE 10th St., Blanchard

This annual ride is open to cyclists

Celebrate the Fourth of July at

of all skill levels, with individual, fam-

Blanchard's Independence Celebration

ily and tandem rides ranging from

with live music from the OKC

an introductory 10 all the way to a

Symphonic

Band,

Banana

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A NIGHT WITH BATS AT THE SAM NOBLE MUSEUM

Seat

punishing 64-mile ride through the

and more. Take the children to the

hills surrounding Norman and Lake

2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman

Kids Zone for inflatable toys and

Thunderbird. In addition to hilly dis-

Join us as we explore the amazing

games. Come to the Blanchard

tance rides, there is a more laid-back

life of bats and other nocturnal

Independence

tour of the town, perfect for families

critters! Bring your blanket and

enjoy fun for the whole family. End

and casual riders.

sense of adventure. After a short

the evening with a great fireworks

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exploration at the museum, we will

Celebration

and

Sam Noble Museum,

travel by caravan to a local park to

display set to music at dusk.

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OKLAHOMA SUMMER BRIDAL SHOW

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NORMAN’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Come see spectacular fashions,

Reaves Park

expert advice while saving time

Carnival rides, sand volleyball, a

and money at this bridal blowout.

baby crawl and toddler trot are

Don't miss your chance to win

Held in east Oklahoma City, this event

among activities scheduled for this

prizes

discounts

will feature traditional dancing and com-

Independence

celebration.

on wedding services, and stick

petitions for all age groups, from cloth

Fireworks are scheduled to begin

around for the professionallycho-

and buckskin to grass/chicken and

at 9:45 p.m.

reographed bridal fashion show.

fancy. Visitors can purchase authentic

Learn how to make your special

American Indian arts and crafts and

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day even more magical at the

cheer on competitors in the horseshoe

Oklahoma Summer Bridal Show.

tournament. Indian tacos and other

OPERATION: ARCTIC AT THE SAM NOBLE MUSEUM

OkBride.com/Wedding/Oklahoma-

traditional foods will be available, as well

Summer-Show.asp

as plenty of activities for children.

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FULL MOON OKC BIKE RIDE & RUN

CANADIAN RIVER CRUISERS CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW

CityOfBlanchard.us

Day

generate

2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman

Do you have what it takes to be the “coolest” detective around?

Complete challenges with your

high-flying

mammals

and more! Deadline to register is July 17. Family, ages 5+ Cost: $20

Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC

Sam Noble Museum,

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new

and

ideas

valuable

and

get

Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal

26-28 INDIAN HILLS POWWOW 9300 N Sooner Rd., OKC

family to solve mysteries and “chill

Bridge Tropical Conservatory, OKC

out” with special games. We'll

The Full Moon Bike Ride and Run

Approximately

finish our evening in our exhibit,

is a casual monthly event where

and bikes will be on display at this

“Under the Arctic: Digging into the

friends and families can enjoy a

event, held at Norman's Andrews

Permafrost,” with an exciting activ-

leisure one-hour bike ride or 5K run

Park. Featuring delicious food from

ity! Deadline to register is July 3.

through downtown OKC as the sun

vendors, great oldies music, a wide

Family, ages 5+ Cost: $20 for mem-

sets. Celebrate the 50th anniver-

variety of makes and models of cars,

bers, $30 for non-members

sary of the moon landing and come

door prizes and more. Stick around

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Andrews Park, Norman

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automobiles

for the awards presentation to see if your favorite walks away with a title.

CanadianRiverCruisers.com

27 NEW WORLD COMIC CON

Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC

This celebration of the comic and gaming world gathers together creators and artists for a full day of interactive fun. heroes (and even villains) of all ages will have a blast checking out the wide variety of booths, competing in the costume contest, bidding on a grail piece memorabilia in the silent auction or signing up for superhero school.

Facebook.com/newworldcomiccon

29 STARS & STRIPES RIVER FESTIVAL Riversport Adventure Park, OKC

The Fourth of July-themed festival combines on-the-water fun with food trucks, live music, RIVERSPORT Adventures, whitewater rafting, racing throughout the day and fireworks to end the evening!

RiverSportOkc.org

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER

A COCKTAIL TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT

TO COOL OFF THIS SUMMER, TRY THIS DELECTABLE RECIPE FOR STRAWBERRYBASIL SMASH USING CANTERA NEGRA SILVER

TEQUILA

DISTRIBUTION

FROM

BOARDWALK

MIXOLOGIST

KRISTEN

ROELOFSEN. Ask for Cantera Negra Silver tequila at your local liquor store.

directions 1. In a pitcher combine 4 cups of water and sugar; stir until dissolved.

2. Add 2 ½ cups of strawberries (hulled), 1 cup fresh lemon juice and ½ cup of packed basil leaves; using an immersion blender, blend for 2 minutes or until smooth.

3. Strain and discard solids. Discard any foam and chill for 24 hours.

4. For every cocktail, use 3/4 to 1 cup of strawberry mixture and 1.5 oz Cantera Negra Silver tequila.

ingredients

Sugar 50

5. Top with favorite La Croix.

Strawberries

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Lemon Juice

Basil

La Croix

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