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Personal highlights?

My mother’s name is Amanda Belden and my late father’s name is Oscar Wren Sr. I have one brother, Oscar Wren Jr., and one sister, Kaleah Wren. I started playing basketball at the age of 6.

In my free time I like to hang out with friends and family or draw.

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Balancing life, school and sports can be a challenge. My No. 1 priority is my education, but I am blessed because playing sports allows me to spend time with my friends and allows my family to be involved.

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Personal highlights?

I was born on Feb. 19, 2008. I am the youngest of three brothers and my mother and father are Eddie Tang and Mai Bui. I participate in Men’s Soccer and Band. I enjoy video games.

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Balancing life, school and sports is difficult, but I also try to be patient and have to choose to sacrifice time for things of importance.

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I am most likely going to attend an in-state college, where I will most likely pursue a career in engineering and robotics.

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December 2022 PUBLISHER

Jimmy Darden | jimmy.darden@citylifestyle.com 405.541.5650 MANAGING EDITOR

At the time of this writing, Halloween is barely in the rearview window and Thanksgiving is still almost three weeks away. That's why we were thrilled when we learned that Selah, a 540-acre New Urbanism Community just south of Norman, had already decorated their community for the holidays.

(See cover, related photo above, and feature inside, p 26.)

Selah invites guests to their community on weekend evenings for an experience straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Igloos are available to rent for a festive night out and holiday movies are shown on big screens behind the restaurant, synchronized to over 250,000 Christmas lights—all lit by a glorious 50’ live Christmas tree! I plan to visit soon; maybe we'll cross paths!

'Tis the season for giving. Cleveland County City Lifestyle writer Lindsey Davies shares a list of her four favorite nonprofits in this issue. We hope you'll consider giving to one or more of these or an area charity of your choosing. You have the power to make the holidays a little bit merrier for some of your less fortunate neighbors.

I recently had the opportunity to stay a night at Norman's newest boutique hotel, courtesy of the management. The NOUN opened Sept. 22 to praise from members of both the town and gown communities. It's sure to be a huge hit for Sooners football fans visiting town during home games as well as other visitors who will enjoy staying so close to Campus Corner and campus. For more information, see story, p 44.

You'll also learn about a new shared workspace designed to serve as an incubator for new small businesses that True Sky Credit Union opened in 2021 on South Western Ave. Hangar 46 serves as an anchor in a rapidly growing business community.

Publisher Jimmy Darden and I wish you and yours the merriest and most joyful of times this holiday season. See you next year!

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Photography: Josh Bivens Selah, a New Urbanism Community south of Norman, has already decorated their community for the holidays. Guests are invited to their community on weekend evenings for an experience straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.

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1-3: The City of Norman hosted its inaugural International Festival Oct. 23 at Reaves Park. The family-friendly event showcased the various cultures and customs that comprise the tapestry of Norman. Photography by Lawson Photography

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4-6: United Way of Norman/City of Norman Golf Tournament Oct. 2 at the Westwood Golf Course. Approximately $9,000 was raised at the golf course, benefiting the United Way of Norman. The event featured a dunk tank at Hole 1 featuring various elected officials/community leaders.

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New Murals Feature 988 Lifeline Number Murals are sprouting up across the metro as part of the state's efforts to roll out the new lifeline number (988) for Oklahomans to call if they are in need of suicide prevention and mental health services. Virginia Sitzes, whose mural is located on the side of the Equity Brewing building on Konawa Street, Norman, said she tried to "convey feelings/thoughts similar to 'we’re all in this together,' 'you’re not alone' and 'there’s comfort.'"

Assistance League to Present Holiday Gala Assistance League of Norman will present “The Past, Present and Future,” an evening filled with fellowship, hope and gift, on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Southwind Hills in Goldsby. After two years navigating a pandemic, the fundraiser CONTINUED >

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Water's Edge Winery Introduces 2 New Reds Water’s Edge Winery is thrilled to announce the release of two new reds just in time for the holidays!

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Experience the tastes, sounds and sights of what our area has to offer this season. We curated a list of ways to celebrate the holidays and usher in the new year in our city. Enjoy!

Winter Celebrations THE WIZAR D OF OZ: Enjoy the Sooner Theatre's production of The Wizard

of Oz Dec. 9-11 and 16-18. 405.321.9600 101 E. Main St., Norman, Oklahoma R OCKIN' NOON YEAR 'S EVE DANCE PAR TY: The Moore Public Library's

child-focused Rockin' Noon Year's Eve Dance Party from 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 31 will feature crafts, music, dancing and a balloon drop. 225 S. Howard Ave., Moore, Oklahoma BR EAKFAST WITH SANTA: Meet Santa and enjoy breakfast and holiday crafts at The Station's Breakfast with Santa from 8-10 a.m. Dec. 3. Professional photographer available. 700 S. Broadway Ave., Moore, Oklahoma NOR MAN TWILIGHT MAR KET’S HOLIDAY MAR KET: Find awesome vendors for those last-minute gifts, plus food trucks+ at this market, set from 5-11 p.m.

Dec. 11. 210 James Garner Ave., Norman, Oklahoma THE NUTCR ACKER , OKLAHOMA STYLE: Norman Ballet Co. presents "The Nutcracker," this version based on historical Oklahoma characters and themes of nature. Dec. 17-18. 1801 Stubbeman, Norman, Oklahoma

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Just off the beaten path, down an unassuming country road just 10 miles south of Norman, lies a hidden gem that is, quite honestly, difficult to fully comprehend … difficult, that is, until you take the surprisingly easy and short drive to an area oft-overlooked for the familiarity of OKC’s downtown adventures.

Ditching the traditional neighborhood development model, Selah is a colossal, 540-acre New Urbanism Community attracting those who seek a sense of community and a place to get back to their roots. Literally meaning “Stop.

Pause. Listen.,” Selah’s name reflects the tranquility and connection woven throughout this unique community.

When completed (Selah is currently in Phase 1 of development), this agrihood will be composed of multiple villages, each with its own specific aesthetic. From arts and agriculture to wellbeing, dining and education, each district serves to enrich its residents’ lives as well as the greater community.

From 750-square-foot cottages to lavish estate homes, there is no minimum square footage requirement and a lot size to fit every need.

With an on-site Realty team, hassle-free tours are offered seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Built around the ideals of healthy living and a connected community, Selah is intentionally crafted to encourage its residents to live a more fulfilled life by connecting not only with each other, but the land itself.

And residents will find no shortage of awesome activities in which to partake! It will have an impressive 25-acre organic working farm; vineyards; a walking trail system; parks throughout; several lakes, including one larger for activities; livestock lookouts already showcasing Ankole-Watusi (a modern American breed of domestic cattle); an equine center; a seasonal farmer’s market; and year-round community-inspired events, just to name a few.

It’s truly a Wellness Community that creates a connected experience for its residents and the community at large.

With 100,000 square feet of commercial space planned, the developers and staff work closely with potential business owners to assist

Selah: all lit up for the holidays! (Photo by Josh Bivens)

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During this era of national and global unrest, Selah is designed to offer a simpler, safer, more ethical way of life.

Entrance to Selah, a 540-acre New Urban Community just south of Norman (Photo by Kennon Bryce)

Aerial view (Photo by Kennon Bryce)

Selah means "Stop. Pause. Listen." And there are many spaces dotted throughout to help one do so.

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and support their efforts to bring their dream to Selah. In doing so, these locally owned businesses will become a large portion of the amenities Selah has to offer, keeping yearly fees and dues of the homeowner and taxpayers at a minimum.

During this era of national and global unrest, Selah is designed to offer a simpler, safer, more ethical way of life.

The national average green space that is “protected” by any given developer is only 15%. But what happens when a local family who cares about the land becomes the developer? An astounding 50% of the land is preserved in this community, while homesites and commercial space are created around the existing topography. Not only is this out of respect to our Earth, but

also to the local community whose residents chose the area for its miles of rolling hills and wildflowers.

Oklahoma is experiencing a population explosion as those on the East and West coasts seek the more relaxed lifestyle of the Midwest. Selah fulfills the call for more homes, yes, but as a 540-acre mixed-use community, it also provides space for local business owners, creative learning culture, farmland and acres of natural, wide-open space.

Selah is proudly developed by Brett and Tina Adkins and Brett’s parents, Scott and Libby Adkins, of Adkins & Adkins Land Development. Brett and Tina Adkins are the visionaries behind, and creators of, the nationally recognized Southwind Hills

Event Venue in Goldsby. Scott and Libby are successful local business leaders and farmers as well as the owners of Libby’s Café.

Hailing from a long local lineage of farmers and entrepreneurs, the Adkins are also proud members of the Choctaw tribe.

In fact, the land has a storied past that dates back to their ancestor, Pryor Adkins, the first unofficial mayor of Norman and a pioneer who paved the way for businesses to thrive in Cleveland County (including the University of Oklahoma) during the turn of the last century.

Visitors to Selah will find more of the Adkins’ rich history in Cleveland and McClain counties’ storied past by stepping into Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen, a unique, coalfired pizza restaurant balancing great food

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You can now visit Selah on weekend evenings for an experience straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.

The inviting bar area of Pryor's Pizza Kitchen

SIP coffee boutique boasts a bright, sleek art deco aesthetic.

These festive igloos are available for rental at Pryor's Pizza Kitchen. (Photo by Josh Bivens)

and a lively ambiance. Quickly growing in popularity as the area’s weekend meeting spot, the pizza kitchen’s fully bricked walls and unique design create an industrial, steampunk chic vibe that makes this restaurant trendy and Instagrammable at every turn!

Additionally, Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen guests can enjoy live music, reserve pickle ball courts, play cornhole or ping pong, and sit in style around fire pits while the little ones play in a fenced-in playground.

Other amenities include a full bar inside and a Silo bar outside, craft beer and an impressive wine list, and seasonal cocktails. Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen is open Thursday through Sunday.

Keep an eye out for the highly anticipated opening of The Reserve, situated

just behind Pryor’s. The dinner club and cocktail lounge will boast vintage glam, fine dining and eye-candy cocktails. The Reserve will soon be available to reserve private events for up to 75 guests, or the entire building for a greater capacity.

For a calmer, quieter vibe, go across the road to SIP, a coffee boutique with a bright, sleek art deco aesthetic. Serving up caffeinated goodness and a rotating pastry and small bites menu, locals have made SIP their go-to morning java stop.

It is also quickly gaining attention as the cutest space for small private events such as bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, and study group or book club gatherings. In 2023, SIP plans to open its doors in the evenings to include a wine

boutique to further offer the perfect place for girl’s night outs, bachelorette parties and date nights.

Having already kicked off their holiday season, you can now visit Selah on weekend evenings for an experience straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Igloos are available to rent for a festive night out and holiday movies are shown on big screens behind the restaurant, synchronized to over 250,000 Christmas lights—and it’s all lit by a glorious 50’ live Christmas tree!

To learn more about life at Selah, grab a smiling face to share the complete vision.

Visit there, Live there, Work there … but whatever you do, just GO there!

Visit SelahOK.com for more information, including directions.

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For more than 75 years, True Sky Credit Union has served the Oklahoma City metro area with all the products and services you would expect from a full-service financial institution. As a not-forprofit, member-owned financial institution, True Sky has a focus on empowering the communities where their members live and work.

“We originally were associated with the Federal Aviation Administration, and our credit union opened primarily to serve members of the airline industry,” explains Diana Rawdon, True Sky’s vice president of commercial lending. “So, in line with our history, many of our credit union’s slogans and themes are tied to the airline industry. Once we opened to everyone in the Oklahoma City metro area, we have stayed true to our roots, while still opening up to a wider audience.”

Historically, restrictions on commercial lending limited the impact that credit unions could make in the business communities where they operated. As those restrictions changed, True Sky has focused on supporting entrepreneurs and providing resources to help grow small businesses.

“We love the rapidly growing business community in Moore, Norman and south Oklahoma City,” Diana continues. “We decided to give part of our operations center building back to our members and create a space unlike any other in the area.

Our idea for Hangar 46 was born.”

In 2021, the credit union opened Hangar 46, a shared workspace designed to serve as an incubator for new small businesses. Located at 9301 South Western, Hangar 46 serves as an anchor in a rapidly growing business community.

“It is called Hangar 46 because our credit union opened

in 1946,” Diana adds. “Our whole goal is to help launch new businesses. We didn’t want small business owners to feel like they had to go to downtown Oklahoma City to gain access to a shared workspace. We wanted to offer something to support small businesses right in the heart of Cleveland County.”

The space reflects True Sky’s airline motif, with aeronautical themes and conference room names such as “alpha” and “delta,” that pull directly from the airline industry.

Hangar 46 is designed to be a very professional, modern workspace that provides access to the latest technology, collaboration space, individual workstations, conference rooms, a coffee bar and many more amenities. The vision is that the workspace will serve as a bridge to help small business owners transition into their own permanent space.

“We want Hangar 46 to be a space that gives small businesses a more confident, professional appearance. If they need to meet with new clients, they aren’t limited to meeting in a noisy coffee shop or in their personal residence,” Diana explains. “They can hold meetings in person or utilize the latest web-based conferencing technology. The space is designed with them in mind.”

Diana explains that Hangar 46 is available to all True Sky Credit Union members. It is designed to be a coworking space, and not designed to be a financial burden to its members.

“The charge to join is only to cover overhead expenses, and it is about one-third of the cost of many coworking spaces,” she says. “We work to make it affordable, both for small business owners and even people who work remotely that sometimes need an office space.”

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In addition to a professional workspace, True Sky provides access to executive-level personnel to all their Hangar 46 members. Top-level executives in the credit union are available to share their expertise, answer questions and provide guidance to small business owners.

“Members of the Hangar can schedule meetings with our senior leaders to discuss issues, ask questions and gain access to information that they wouldn’t otherwise have,” Diana says. “If they are struggling with anything from how to set up or structure their business, or how to provide benefits, or the best ways to keep their data secure, our leaders can help them find answers. It is so valuable for burgeoning small business owners to have access to upper-level executives to help them learn to structure and nurture their business.”

True Sky has partnered with the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center to bring even more resources to Hangar 46 members. The SBDC assists small-business owners across the state of Oklahoma by providing no charge, one-on-one business management advising, strategic planning, marketing advice, sales strategies and more.

The SBDC is available to guide Hangar 46 members through the startup process, prepare existing businesses for growth and assist in the development of financial projections, as well as explore small-business financing programs.

“Our partnership with the SBDC really helps entrepreneurs take their startups to the next level. The partnership is all about helping small businesses take an idea from infancy to development,” Diana adds.

“The SBDC service offerings are vast and our training program is constantly evolving to serve the needs of Oklahoma small businesses. We look forward to future collaborations with the True Sky Credit Union to assist entrepreneurs seeking assistance,” said Oklahoma SBDC State Director Michele Hockersmith.

“Small-business owners are great at whatever they do.

However, they may not have a business background, and managing employees may not be something you learn in school,” Diana explains.

To date, Diana says that the small businesses that are utilizing Hangar 46 have found it to be invaluable, and the space has allowed them to learn many of the crucial basics of small business ownership.

It has also provided opportunities for members to collaborate with other members who have similar businesses or work in similar industries. True Sky hopes to integrate programs like Hangar 46 into other branch locations in the future.

“We are growing and expanding into new markets and looking at opportunities to reallocate space to offer it back to our membership,” Diana concludes. “Many bigger cities have these types of resources, and we are so happy to bring this to the south Oklahoma City area.”

For more information about Hangar 46 or to learn how to join True Sky Credit Union, please visit TrueSkyCU.org. For more information about the SBDC, please visit oksbdc.org.

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Pay It Forward IN THIS TIME OF GIVING, DON’T FORGET OUR MANY NONPROFITS

‘Tis the season for giving. While you’re making out your holiday giving list, please don’t forget to give to one of your favorite nonprofits. Or, if you prefer, consider one of the four worthy local organizations I’ve selected and profiled here.

Your generosity need not end here. Most nonprofits welcome the help of volunteers as well as infusions of cash and goods throughout the year!

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Thunderbird Clubhouse believes in the power of community, work, choice and hope to encourage and empower individuals living with mental illness. Their goal is to engage the community to partner with them to build on the success of members. Their focus is simple but life-changing: focus on the strengths of members and their community over symptoms or illnesses.

But it cannot be done without help.

Donations support the Clubhouse and makes it possible for members to engage in this innovative and highly successful model.

Learn more and make your much-needed donation at ThunderbirdClubhouse.org.

Food and Shelter’s mission is simple. They help feed the hungry, wrap arms around the lonely and help them find their way back home.

No one can overcome difficult obstacles when they are also hungry and worried about simply having a place to sleep that night.

The services they offer address the most basic human needs: food and shelter. Women, men and children come for these and leave with friends, a support system and acceptance.

Volunteer your time in their food kitchen or help them mark off the most needed items by donating toward their “needs” list.

Monetary donations for these items and shelter costs are also greatly needed. Get more information at FoodandShelterInc.org.

Devoted to the care, rescue and wellbeing of animals in Oklahoma, the primary goal of Second Chance Animal Rescue is saving dogs and cats from euthanasia here throughout the state. This is achieved through animal adoption and enrichment, spaying/neutering practices and community education.

Second Chance saves more than 800 animals yearly. Resources and events are provided in the community to further that mission, including vaccine clinics, volunteer opportunities, speaking engagements and partnerships with other impactful organizations.

Volunteer at the shelter, become a foster parent, provide items from their “needs” list, donate money, adopt or join in on an upcoming fundraiser.

For more info, visit SecondChanceNorman.com.

The Center for Children and Families Inc. serves children and their families that have experienced, or at risk of experiencing, abuse, neglect or other adverse experiences in Cleveland County.

Based on the essential truth that healthy, supportive relationships form the basis of every child’s development and success in life, children and families in the community are given a brighter future daily. Join CCFI in their mission to give all children the relational building blocks they need to grow into happy, healthy adults. Together, we can work toward giving every child in our community the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential.

To get involved, consider attending a tour, making a donation, volunteering your time or attending a yearly fundraiser. Begin at CCFINorman.org.

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Hello. I’m Derek Geiges, owner of Solid Rock Personal Training in northwest Norman.

Solid Rock is a personal training studio that focuses on strength and conditioning training so people can live an active lifestyle outside of the gym. We serve predominantly busy working professionals who want to lose weight; increase energy, strength and cardiovascular health; boost confidence; and improve mental health.

Our mission is simple: we want to help people LOOK GOOD, MOVE WELL & FEEL GREAT! As we approach 2023, I wanted to share something I am passionate about. Being in the health and fitness space, I have seen thousands of people set good intentions every year (New Year’s resolutions), only to fall short within two-four weeks. If this is you, I would challenge you to take a different approach for 2023 and turn your “good intentions” into SUCCESS! I have traveled all over the country to other personal training studios that are helping people make changes that last a lifetime. I am here to tell you that it’s not complicated at all. The simpler you make it, the less fatigue and burnout, meaning you will be more likely to stick to it.

The key is habits! I would challenge you to pick one habit to master, and once you have mastered it, only then add another habit. Oftentimes, people try to do too much too fast. Instead, I want you to play the long game; it is ultimately how you will achieve your

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health and fitness goals. A habit is something that is a “regular tendency or practice.” Once you don’t have to put too much mental energy into it, then it is most likely a habit.

From my personal experience— and the hundreds of people we have helped develop life changing habits at Solid Rock—a minimum of 90 days is a general guideline. I suggest picking one habit a year, mastering it, and then adding another habit the next year. This is the long game, making small adjustments to your health year in and year out.

So now the question is, what habit should you start with? Below, I outline five habits that the healthiest and fittest people in the world do on a consistent basis. At Solid Rock, we have included this as a part of our onboarding process and have defined it as our “Solid Start Steps!”

1) 7-9 hours of sleep per night 2) Half your body weight in ounces of water per day 3) Whole nutrients (lean cuts of meat, fruit, vegetables) 4) Proper portion size 5) Strength training a minimum of three to four times per week and cardiovascular training a minimum of two to three times per week I have a heart for taking a proactive approach to health and wellness and want to see our community become a healthier place. If you have any questions or need help getting started, you can reach us at SolidRockPersonalTraining.com.

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THE NOUN Visitors to the University of Oklahoma campus during home football games who choose to stay in town overnight—as well as other visitors to OU and Norman throughout the year—now have a new choice that’s both convenient and elegant.

The NOUN Hotel opened on Sept. 22, and was met with praise from members of both the town and gown communities.

Scott Lambert, NOUN general managing partner, recalled how the unusual name for the new, independently owned boutique hotel located on OU’s historic Campus Corner came about.

“Chris [Christine Lambert, NOUN shareholder/ concept and design coordinator] and I shared ideas on names for weeks!” he recalled “One night while drinking red wine, Chris suggested NOUN, like SoHo in New York, and standing for North of University. We immediately knew that was the name, and after another glass of wine we realized that ‘NOUN’ also includes OU, and our location and inspiration have the University of Oklahoma at the very heart! The name stuck, and we couldn’t be happier.

“The NOUN stands for North of University and is about People, Place and Ideas,” he added.

Beside Scott and Chris, the other member of the NOUN leadership team is Ronnie Krodel, general manager.

At the invitation of the NOUN Hotel leadership team, I (with my niece and Cleveland County City Lifestyle writer/photographer Lindsey Davies and her 5-year-old son, Liam) enjoyed an

overnight stay in one of the hotel’s bedrooms.

The fourth-floor space offers a nice day and night view looking down University Boulevard to Boyd Street and beyond.

Some of the amenities we especially enjoyed was the complimentary valet parking, the comfortable beds and location on Campus Corner, with its many shops and restaurants, and the beautiful OU campus, known for its Cherokee Gothic-designed historic buildings as well as its many sculptures, fountains and gardens.

Scott notes that all 92 of the hotel’s guest rooms are furnished with Smart TV technology, handmade artwork, walk-in showers and luxurious Italian linen. Guests may choose from two suites, 24 king bedrooms and 66 double queen bedrooms.

Oklahoman-centric art subjects, such as the state’s animals, the bison and the scissor-tailed flycatcher, are found throughout the hotel, and every guest room has a crimson touch as a reminder that “There’s Only One Oklahoma.”

The NOUN Hotel boasts over 3,900 square feet of stylized community spaces, including patio seating for outdoor events and meeting rooms with 14-foot ceilings—perfect for weddings, business gatherings and special occasions of all kinds.

“Our lobby is three times the comparable size for a hotel that has 92 rooms and was designed as such to bring people together to share ideas and celebrate life over ample space,” Scott said. “We want the NOUN to be a place where everyone feels comfortable and welcomed.”

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Guest rooms are clean and elegant with great views of Campus Corner.

One of the NOUN's stylish and comfortable gathering areas

Overnight guests as well as visitors can avail themselves of the NOUN’s two cocktail destinations and one culinary concept.

The Supper Club, a bistro-style dining destination located off the lobby, is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. It serves up refined American dishes that celebrate bold flavors alongside craft cocktails.

During our visit, my I ordered the Coq au Vin, a tasty concoction of roasted heirloom chicken breast, red wine, mushrooms and pearl onions, served with a Pistolet loaf. Lindsey ordered Potato Gnocchi— braised oxtail, scallion and fontin—off the appetizers list. Also off the appetizers list, we ordered the Summer Flatbread: asparagus, ricotta cream, boiled egg, fontina, arugula and balsamic vinegar.

The dinner menu features a nice selection of soups and salads as well as appetizers; next time I visit, I plan to try the Heirloom Tomatoes, made with bread-and-butter pickled garlic, shaved fennel, parmesan crumble and Banyuls vinegar. Entrees include dishes featuring salmon and striped bass, pork chops, duck, steak and short ribs, offering something for just about anyone. Additionally, the Supper Club offers two “Plates for Two” specials: a 40-oz. Tomahawk ribeye and broiled salmon.

The Supper Club is helmed by Chef Greg Lopez, who has worked in a variety of locales around the world. In 2018, he served as an executive chef in China, developing and introducing Western food to a culture that had yet to experience it. He was executive chef at Hyatt Hotels in Seattle from 2003-2014.

Guests and visitors may unwind at ONE Bar, a late-night lounge and restaurant overlooking campus on NOUN’s second f loor.

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A stylised conestoga wagon graces the front of the NOUN Hotel.

NOUN Hotel executive chef Gregory Lopez is offering a new dining experience and developing cuisine unique to Oklahoma. (Photo supplied) A favorite of guest to the NOUN’s Supper Club is their Grilled Romaine Salad. (Photo Provided)

Also popular: the NOUN’s Honey Garlic Shrimp (Photo Supplied)

Featuring 14 televisions, four outdoor fire pits, a TV wall and patio seating, ONE Bar is the ideal locale to catch a game or enjoy bites and beverages.

The vision of the NOUN’s leadership team, says Scott, is to offer a level of service, programming and comfort that is unmatched in the metro area, and to get increasingly involved in the immediate surrounding community.

“The first-of-its-kind NOUN Hotel focuses on down-home hospitality through its employees’ integrity and a hospitality experience that concentrates on dissolving boundaries between the new and old,” he stated.

“Our short-term goal is to weave hotel programming into the community and introduce NOUN as a home away from home for not only Norman travelers, but a mainstay destination for locals. Long term, we are seeking to establish NOUN as a pillar of the community, and by providing the highest-quality product and service in the area, help elevate the University of Oklahoma to better compete for the best and brightest in all categories—furthermore putting Norman, Oklahoma, on the map.”

As I looked down from out fourth-floor room overlooking Campus Corner and OU, where I earned two degrees and worked for 25 years, I felt like I’d returned home, but a home with an upgrade or two!

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OR IGIN AL PRICE

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Old Tuscany 23, SW OKC

$875,000

$875,000

100%

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5

4.1

Brookhaven 17, Norman

$900,000

$760,000

84%

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3.1

Hallbrooke 6, Norman

$642,000

$674,582

105%

0

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3.1

The Waters, Moore

$611,890

$611,890

100%

0

5

3.1

Twin Lakes 3, Moore

$625,000

$600,000

96%

15

4

3.1

Chatenay, SW OKC

$599,000

$600,000

100%

11

3

3.1

Vineyard Ph III, Norman

$619,000

$589,000

95%

67

4

2.1

Sendera Lakes, Moore

$615,000

$572,500

93%

95

6

4

The Estates of Belmar, Moore

$595,900

$539,900

90%

115

4

3.1

Kingsbridge Estates, SW OKC

$517,720

$517,720

100%

9

3

2.1

Southridge, Norman

$475,000

$453,411

95%

63

5

2

Legacy Sec VI, SW OKC

$460,000

$440,000

95%

24

5

4

Southern Shores, Norman

$399,900

$410,000

102%

8

4

2

Belmar North, Moore

$399,900

$399,900

100%

1

4

3

Rock Creek 6, Moore

$409,000

$395,000

96%

23

4

3.1

Hidden Pines Estates, Norman

$389,900

$391,400

100%

1

4

3

Prairie View, Moore

$374,900

$355,000

94%

24

4

2.1

Featherstone, SW OKC

$339,930

$336,930

99%

0

3

2

Greenbriar Kingswood 3, SW OKC

$375,000

$330,000

88%

67

4

2.2

Brandywine 1, SW OKC

$330,000

$316,000

95%

25

4

2.1

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Giving Campaign Now in its third year, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign will give away $300,000 this holiday season to help individual community members who would benefit from a helping hand during their time of need. But they need YOUR HELP to make it happen! Maybe you know of a single parent struggling to provide, an elderly person who has experienced loss, a child enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need—even if nobody else does.

To preserve and protect the dignity of every recipient, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is completely confidential. No identities will be revealed or publicized in ANY way. (Even those who nominate others may remain anonymous if they choose.)

Last year, City Lifestyle was able to give to more than 70 recipients all over the country by sending checks in the mail through New Year’s Eve. (This year, the goal is to double that number with checks ranging in amounts up to $3,000 each.)

With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed.

“We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

Together with Matthew Perry, Chief Sales Officer, Steven adds that the outpouring and gratitude from the recipients was overwhelming and affirmed that this is a tradition they want to continue.

“We believe God has blessed our company with continued success,” Matthew adds, “so we in turn want to be a blessing to others.”

City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep doing it on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is so rewarding that it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster that culture of generosity.”

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And this Holiday season has the potential for the best beginnings!

OUR TEAM F R O M L E F T T O R I G H T , T O P : Tracie Woods, Tiffany Elcyzyn, Boomer Elcyzyn, Brigit Axton, Amber Dawson, Lisa Elrod, Kenia Flores.

B O T T O M : Kristen Gonzales, Nguyet Kieu, Cami Martz, Tera Painter, Lisa Ray, Glenda Slusser, Leslie Switzer, Dustin Whittern.

Our Realtors are connected with the fibers of this community – not only do we live, work and play here, we watch trends affecting financing and mortgage rates, the stock market and local, national and global economics – all of which can affect the final price and terms.

S T E V E 405-613-4141

Steve@PrimeRealtyLuxuryHomes.com

K A T H Y 405-213-7839

Kathy@PrimeRealtyLuxuryHomes.com