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The magic of tradition during the holidays DECEMBER IN TULSA IS SPECIAL. It’s the beginning of winter and a month full of celebrations with the sharing of gifts. It’s also the month we look back fondly over the past year and kiss the memories of yesterday goodbye in preparation for the new year.

In anticipation of Christmas, many parents take their holiday-dressed children to see Santa Claus at his Tulsa outpost in Utica Square. This year will be no different. But,

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take notice … the lines get longer later in the month and the weather gets colder, so I recommend visiting Santa early. If you do end up waiting in a long line, you can make the wait festive with hot cocoa, coffee and cookies from Starbucks and Queenies which are located just steps away from Santa’s house.

If marching bands, floats and prancing horses are more your style, the 93rd annual Tulsa Christmas Parade will be held downtown in the Cathedral District, Saturday, December 14 at 1 p.m. It starts at First Presbyterian Church at 7th and Boston Avenue and travels north to the Performing Arts Center looping around to finish at 4th and Boulder. The parade is a Tulsa tradition since 1926.

For more sparkling lights and an extremely festive atmosphere, visiting Roosevelt's Gastropub on Cherry Street is a holiday must with more than 50,000 Christmas orna-

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year and it was magical.

In this month of celebration and tradition, Tulsa Lifestyle honors the Tulsa Ballet and

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its 50th anniversary of performing "The Nutcracker.” Over the years, the produc-

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

tion has featured many Tulsans in the cast as dancers, mice, toy soldiers, dolls, angels

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

and more. To attend this holiday tradition, “The Nutcracker” is performed at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center through December 22. It’s an enchanting experience and will set your spirit right for the holidays.

With Christmas and Hanukkah right around the corner, we provide you with very

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special gift ideas for men, women and children. But, we go one step further. Have you ever been stuck figuring out what to bring to the hostess of the party you’re attending? We give you some ideas so that you can be the toast of the party. And, finally, we focus on the gift of travel for family and friends. So many people forgo exploration due to mobility or disability issues. In this issue, we bring you an array of travel destinations and methods so that all your loved ones may see the world.

We wish you happy holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. And, may your new year be full of happiness.

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FEATURES 10 A Christmas Tradition Tulsa Ballet celebrates 50th anniversary of The Nutcracker

14 A Punch for Every Party 18 Gift Giving Guide ‘Tis the season to shop local

24 Gifts of Travel Vacations designed for the

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entire family including those with limited mobility

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Music and lights, laughter and fun! Experience

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escape from the holiday hustle and bustle with

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Garden of Lights from 5-10 p.m., Thursday -

at 7777 S. Lewis Ave. Expect a performance by

Sunday, November 29 until January 5. Stroll

Scott C. Lovett & Aflame featuring such songs as

through whimsical displays in the Children’s

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Discovery Garden as well as elegant views and

"Decorating the Tree" is a stage drama with video

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A Christmas Tradition TULSA BALLET CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF "THE NUTCRACKER" ARTICLE LOUANN BUHLINGER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY TULSA BALLET

Tulsa Ballet celebrates its 50th anniversary of "The Nutcracker" in December - a holiday classic.

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The Mouse King and the Nutcracker battle in Tulsa Ballet's "The Nutcracker."

The performance is set in 1920s Paris with Tchaikovsky’s music played by a live orchestra. In observance of the 50th anniversary, Tulsa Ballet has created an alumni group of dancers and children who will be honored at a special dinner later this month and attend a performance of “The Nutcracker” together. One of the most notable alumni is American actress and singer Kristen Chenoweth who danced as a bunny in “The Nutcracker” years ago.

“I was in the very first performance of Tulsa Civic Ballet in 1956. We (a corps de ballet made up of students from four different Tulsa ballet schools) danced the Snow Scene from “The Nutcracker,” led by Moscelyne Larkin and Roman Jasinski,” said Georgia Jones Snoke – president emerita, historian and former dancer of Tulsa Ballet.

Clara as an adult in Tulsa Ballet's version of "The Nutcracker."

“Fast forward a generation and our daughter Heather, at age four, became the first “Baby Angel” in “The Nutcracker.” Thereafter, she and her sister Kelsi danced just about every role, with Kelsi also dancing “Clara” in Tulsa and in Colorado Springs.”

“I danced in the first full-length performance of The Nutcracker in 1969. I was in Land of the Snow and in the Coda and had the privilege of Jasinski choreographing the Arabian on me, Georgia Snoke, Claudia Kennon and Bob Cockle. That version ran for the entire 30-plus years of Jasinski’s “The Nutcracker,” and it was absolutely beautiful,” said Cheryl Forrest, president emerita, chief historian and former dancer with Tulsa Ballet. “Many years later, when married with children, I was able to enjoy watching my daughter Stephanie as Mouse on Cheese for two years, Mouse for two years, and Gun Soldier for two years.”

“The Nutcracker represents the midway point in the

SINCE THE 1950S, “THE NUTCRACKER” HAS BEEN

season, and we had a choice to either settle during this

THE MOST WIDESPREAD AMERICAN HOLIDAY

time or emerge from the performances a better com-

TRADITION. Almost every city in the country, whether

pany,” said Artistic Director Marcello Angelini. “For this

it has a professional company, a civic company or a bal-

reason, I made sure the choreography of my version

let school has its own version of this classic tale of love,

was challenging, so that every dancer in the company

conflict, good versus evil, candy canes, sugar plums and

is pushed to their technical and artistic limits. Given the

ultimate kindness. It’s a holiday tradition for families

limited resources we had 17 years ago, when this version

and young, aspiring dancers.

premiered, the excitement had to come from the danc-

While Tulsa's tradition with this unique piece of theater

ing rather than visual artifices. As a result, the company

and dance doesn't date back as far as the San Francisco

that surfaces after “The Nutcracker” is a better one as

Ballet or New York City Ballet's productions, this year the

compared to two months earlier.

company will be celebrating the 50th consecutive year of

Every performance of Tulsa Ballet is amazing and if it’s

presenting “The Nutcracker” in its entirety. And, while the

not already a tradition in your family, perhaps this is the

tradition with the Mouse King and the Sugar Plum Fairy is

year. Performances run from December 7-22 at the Tulsa

only 50 years old, Tulsa Ballet began 63 years ago with a

Performing Arts Center with tickets starting at $25.00. For

single performance of the snow scene of “The Nutcracker.”

more information, TulsaBallet.org.

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Tulsa Ballet's "The Nutcracker" takes place in 1920s Paris.

Tulsa Ballet's "The Nutcracker," is a Christmas-time tradition. Here Clara addresses the Nutcracker and toy soldiers.

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INSTRUCTIONS This punch is for everyone including the kids. Add some Peppermint Schnapps for the adults. Everyone gets candy canes. Serves 24 ounces.

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INGREDIENTS

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Twinkling lights, festive music, and plentiful parking at locally-owned retailers are just a few reasons to grab a friend and start shopping. Owners are in their stores greeting guests, offering hot cocoa, and many shops provide free gift wrapping. So, before you start browsing on Amazon, consider giving a gift to your community and support local businesses with these great gift ideas.

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YOU KNOW THAT FEELING YOU GET WHEN YOU STEP OFF THE PLANE INTO A NEW DESTINATION? It’s a sense of wonder and excitement about what is to come. It opens your mind and your senses for new experiences. When you gift the gift of travel, you’re offering more than just another tie or iPhone - you’re offering experiences that will last a lifetime. But what if you’d like to purchase travel for yourself and a family member who has limited mobility or uses an alternative form of communication?

There are a host of options to choose from.

World Travel’s Marti Alexander says, “There are many different locations and forms of travel that cater to people with unique needs. In fact, all cruise ships sailing in U.S. waters are compliant with the ADA which allows for easy access to staterooms and around the ship.” She highly recommends Symphony of the Seas cruise ship by Royal Caribbean. There are accessible cabins with wide staterooms and ramped thresholds, and roll-in showers and turning spaces. The cruise ship’s public areas are also accessible with automatic doors, lifts for pools and whirlpools, and lowered playing tables at the casinos. The theaters provide listening devices and there is Braille/tactile signage in the public spaces.

The ship is currently based in Miami and sails to the eastern Caribbean including Sint Maarten, Saint Kitts and Puerto Rico.

Alexander also recommends CocoCay Island in the Bahamas which is a beautiful island that is largely accessible with beach chair lifts for the Oasis Lagoon freshwater pool, the wave pool in the Thrill Waterpark and the infinity pool at the Coco Beach Club.

There are hardscape paths to every cabana as well.

Night shot of the largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean's The Symphony Of The Seas.

A sandy beach at CocoCay with colorful rainbow umbrellas on a sunny day.

If mountains are more to your liking, Alexander recommends the Canadian Rockies by rail. The Rocky Mountaineer provides wheelchair access and transportation by golf cart at most stops.

Scenic tours of Lake Louise, Banff and Jasper National Park make this an unforgettable journey.

The Vatican Museum in Rome, Italy, is easily accessible and provide lifts so that everyone has access to the Cupola to admire the magnificent frescoes of the Sistine Chapel famously designed and developed by Michelangelo.

Alexander also recommends stops at the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon.

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Holidays Can be a Difficult Time for Divorced Parents

For many divorced families, the holiday season can be an emotionally and logistically challenging experience.

Co-parenting already comes with difficulties, and sharing parenting time during the holidays can pose unique stresses for parents.

However, holidays can also be an occasion for parents to demonstrate that their love for their kids is more important than issues with an ex-partner. This can be incredibly important for strengthening the psychological support for children who live in separate homes after divorce.

There are several tips that people who are dealing with shared parenting time can keep in mind in order to create a more positive holiday environment. Even after ugly divorces, exes can have a successful co-parenting relationship that fully respects each parent’s relationship with the children.

It is important for the parents to be flexible and

open-minded. While parenting time may be outlined in a divorce court order, family schedules often require flexibility during the holidays. When the parents can trust each other to make agreements, it can be possible to make plans to switch days and allow the kids to see each partner’s extended family. Agreeing in writing can help to make sure that the parenting time shift is formalized. It’s also important for each parent to be kind to each other about problems that might arise during the holidays and continue to work for a positive relationship.

A parent heading for divorce may retain a family law attorney who can represent their interests in court. The family lawyer could advocate for their relationship with the child and obtain a court order that reflects the child’s best interests.

Stange Law Firm, PC limits their practice to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, adoption, mediation,

collaborative law and other domestic relation matters.

Stange Law Firm, PC gives clients 24/7 access to their case through a secured online case tracker found on the website. They also give their clients their cell phone numbers. Call for a consultation today at 855-805-0595.

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6660 S. Sheridan Road, Suite 240 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 855-805-0595 | www.stangelawfirm.com The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Stange Law Firm, PC is respsonsible for the content. Principal place of business is 120 South Central Ave, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105. Court rules do not permit us to advertise that we specialize in a particular field or area of law. The areas of law mentioned in this article are our areas of interest and generally are the types of cases which we are involved. It is not intended to suggest specialization in any areas of law which are mentioned The information you obtain in this advertisement is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its merits.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

WINTER \IN BLOOM BRIGHTEN UP YOUR AESTHETIC THIS SEASON WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT FROM KRISTEN CAISSIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF MOON CANYON DESIGN CO.

PHOTOGRAPHY NICKI SEBASTIAN FOR JENNI KAYNE

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FORSYTHIA Named after William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist, Forsythia is an early spring flowering shrub often found in gardens and parks. Forsythia are well-known for their resilience and tenacity as much as the bright, cheery yellow of the branches’ blooms.

RANUNCULUS Also known as the buttercup, these spring bloomers are coveted for their delicate layers of petals, resembling ruffled tissue or crepe. In a wide range of vivid shades, ranunculus can bloom from late winter to early summer.

TWEEDIA This delicate perennial is coveted for its light fragrance and pale blue star-shaped petals. Found commonly in vines and trellises, tweedias are prime for an arrangement as they cut well and last long.

LADY SLIPPER Characterized by the slipper-shaped pouch (or labellum) that sits between the petals, these orchids range in color from white and yellow to a deep pink and purple. The lady slipper might take four to sixteen years to produce a bloom, but it’s worth the wait—in comparison to other, more temperamental orchids, this type can be considered fairly low-maintenance.

NARCISSUS Daffodils are instantly recognizable by their six petals surrounding a trumpet-like corona, most often in variances of white, yellow, or both. The ubiquity of the daffodil dates back to ancient times, both medicinally and botanically. They have been said to get their name because the image of languid daffodils along a stream evoke the image of Narcissus gazing into his reflection.

KRISTEN CAISSIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF MOON CANYON DESIGN CO., created this beautiful flower arrangement as part of Jenni Kayne’s floral encyclopedia. This lush arrangement is comprised of early spring blooms arranged in a ceramic vase. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of the handmade vessel adds to the arrangement’s playful proportions.

Earthy yellows, rich greens, and a touch of blue tell a color story that’s unexpected, yet warm and welcoming. Perfectly undone early spring blooms (Kristen’s favorite to design with) emphasize the meeting place of winter and spring.

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

TIMES VARY STAINED GLASS CLASSES

12-23

6-8, TIMES VARY

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

4131 South Sheridan Road

Tulsa PAC, 110 E 2nd St.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT 2019

Robert Odle and Richard Averill's

hosts private parties and corporate

1429 Terrace Drive, Tulsa

beloved novella about the joy of giving

events. Learn stained glass construc-

Join

Christkindlmarkt

has been a Tulsa tradition for more

tion, then design and make a beautiful

2019. With unique wares from over

than 40 years. It's a heartwarming story

stained glass piece. DoodleBohmBa

20 local artisans, imported German

about Scrooge, a lonely humbug who is

workshops are state approved for

goods, Glühwein, children’s activi-

given the rare chance to change his life

Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). No

ties, and authentic German food and

and find his heart. TulsaPAC.com

experience required. For class schedule,

desserts, there is sure to be some-

details and reservations or to schedule

thing for the whole family. December

an event visit TulsaStainedGlass.com.

6-8, at the GAST Event Center (1429

Tulsa Stained Glass offers a variety of classes throughout the month and

THROUGH DEC 31 CASTLE CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE 3400 West Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee

musical adaptation of Charles Dickens'

GAST Event Center,

GAST

for

Terrace Drive) in Tulsa. For more information, call 918-744-6997 or visit GASTulsa.org.

10300 East 81st Street

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Kick off the holiday season with the

BIXBY'S 34TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

formed by Sam Briggs, winner of

annual Christmas in Tulsa concert

211 N Cabaniss Ave, Bixby

The

with over 2,000 holiday displays and

hosts the 34th Annual Holiday Arts

thousands of colorful lights, creating

and Crafts Show from 9 a.m. to 4

an unforgettable experience. Open

p.m. and is Bixby’s largest holiday

every night through December 31,

arts and craft show with over 70

5:30 to 10 p.m. Train rides and pony

booths. Gifts and treasures from

rides. Santa's workshop, family mov-

all over Oklahoma. Free admission.

ies, cafe and shop. Free admission

Bixby

Community

Center

Parks.TulsaCounty.org

- donations are gratefully accepted.

THROUGH DEC 24 SANTA'S WONDERLAND AT BASS PRO SHOPS

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holiday

favorites

per-

the 2019 Tulsa Sings! competition, and the Signature Chorale. 7:30 p.m.

SignatureSymphony.org

20 KRISTEN CHENOWETH & SANDI PATTY CHRISTMAS Broken Arrow PAC,

7-22

A powerhouse duo for the ages, Emmy

TULSA BALLET PRESENTS "THE NUTCRACKER"

Broken Arrow for a magical evening

and Tony winner Kristen Chenoweth comes back to her hometown of of Yuletide carols and classics. Joining

Tulsa PAC, 110 E 2nd St.

her is Grammy and Dove award winner

Set in 1920s Paris, the birthplace of

Sandi Patty, whose connection to the

classical ballet, Marcello Angelini’s

holiday season spans several decades.

vision of The Nutcracker has been a

7:30 p.m. BrokenArrowPAC.com

Tulsa favorite since 2003. Whether

The magic returns to Bass Pro Shops

you’ve seen it once or one hundred

and Tulsa-area families are invited to

times, this magical holiday spectac-

enjoy this enchanting Christmas vil-

ular is guaranteed to capture your

lage offering FREE 4"x6" studio-qual-

imagination. This production is soon

ity photos with Santa and free family

to be retired, so see it now before it’s

holiday activities including fun crafts

gone forever! TulsaPAC.com

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featuring

701 South Main St. Broken Arrow

101 Bass Pro Drive, Broken Arrow

and games. Stores.basspro.com

POPS - CHRISTMAS IN TULSA TCC VanTrease PACE,

Drive through Castleton Village filled

OKCastle.com

13-14

20 TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA BOK Center,

200 South Denver Ave., Tulsa

The multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed

progressive

rock

group

Trans-

Siberian Orchestra will be bringing its highly-anticipated Winter Tour 2019 back to Tulsa. Returning with all-new staging and effects is the unforgettable show that started it all, “Christmas Eve and Other Stories.”

BOKCenter.com

21 "THE VOICE" CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH BRIAN NHIRA & FRIENDS 10300 East 81st Street, Tulsa

Brian

Nhira’s

Christmas

acclaimed

Concert

Tulsa

featuring

his

friends from "The Voice" returns for its fourth year and grand finale show, at the VanTrease PACE on Saturday December 21, 7 p.m. This will be the family friendly Christmas concert of the season. Proudly presented by Good Life Music and Media Lessons.

Briannhira.com/christmas

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE DECEMBER 1st-31st

21 BOK CENTER BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN DOUBLEHEADER BOK Center,

200 South Denver Ave., Tulsa

Calling

all

Oklahoma

basketball

fans. Oklahoma State University and The University of Tulsa host Minnesota and Colorado State in Tulsa at the BOK Center Basketball Showdown Doubleheader. BOKCenter.com

21 THE NUTCRACKER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DINNER Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St.

Join Tulsa Ballet as we celebrate the

50th

anniversary

of

The

Nutcracker. The Nutcracker Alumni and their guests are invited to help CONTINUED >

Complimentary Design Services

Complimentary Design Services 10545 S. Memorial Dr. | Tulsa, OK 74133 www.LuxeTulsa.com | 918-459-8950

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR us celebrate the rich history of this holiday classic at The Nutcracker Alumni Night on December 21. Ticket packages include dinner and the 7 p.m.

Spread a Little

Cheer

evening performance of The Nutcracker. Dinner

only and performance-only tickets are also available. TulsaBallet.org

DEC 28-30 "PAW PATROL LIVE: THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE"

with gifts from Parkhill’s South

BOK Center, 200 South Denver Ave., Tulsa

A family event! X barks the spot in PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure.” It’s Pirate

Day in Adventure Bay and Mayor Goodway is

www.parkhillssouth.com

Gifts, Mixers and Accessories

getting ready for a big celebration. But first, Ryder

and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. When they do, they also discover a secret pirate treasure map. PawPatrolLive.com

10018 S. MEMORIAL • 918.528.6700

Classes Vary. Check schedule online.

4131 S. Sheridan, Tulsa Hours 10 to 6, Mon-Sat

DEC 31 - JAN 5 "MISS SAIGON"

Tulsa PAC, 110 E 2nd St.

"Miss

Saigon"

musical

features a

young

Vietnamese woman orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar. There she meets and falls in love with an American G.I. but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three years, Kim struggles to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he's fathered a son. CelebrityAttractions.com

JAN 20-22 BLUE MAN GROUP SPEECHLESS TOUR Tulsa PAC, 110 E 2nd St.

Tickets on sale now. It’s everything you know and love about BLUE MAN GROUP—signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are still blue but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue

664-8604

(918)

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Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages. 7:30 p.m. TulsaPAC.com

DECEMBER

Ristorante • Bar • Wood Fired Pizza • Luncheon • Catering

Mondo’s Caters!

Now taking orders for office parties, client luncheons, family dinners and celebrations, and special events including weddings. Catering is packaged family style and includes our famous house salad and garlic bread.

“GREAT ITALIAN RESTAURANTS ARE BUILT BY FAMILIES, NOT CORPORATIONS” Call for Reservations & Carryout – 918.561.6300 MondosItalian.com | 3410 S. Peoria Ave. b