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Here comes the sun I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO JULY BECAUSE IT MEANS VACATIONS AND SPARKLERS ON THE FOURTH. When I was a child, our family would drive to my grandmother’s house in Amarillo, Texas, and immediately hit up the fireworks

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stand and select Roman candles, snakes and tons of sparklers. We’d even get the

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sparks stinging my arms. This year, many families will be staying home in July instead of driving cross-country in the cruiser like the Griswold’s going to Walley World. This issue of Tulsa Lifestyle gives you plenty of ideas for your family staycation from cooking hot and spicy gourmet hotdogs on the Fourth, to getting out of the house to pick up a to-go order from one of Tulsa’s locally-owned restaurants. If you want to create a safe family outing while staying socially distanced from others, drive downtown and see Tulsa’s building murals. We include a listing and a link to a map of the best murals in town.

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a lifetime. And then you can select one of the books or games featured in our ‘summer reads’ story and relax. Have a wonderful and inspiring July. Sincerely, Louann Buhlinger Editor, lbuhlinger@outlook.com

ON THE COVER Tulsan and rock legend Leon Russell is featured in a mural at 415 E. 3rd Street in the Blue Dome District created by the artist known as Jeks.

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FEATURES 14 Tulsaâ€™s mural art Self-guided tour of masterpieces on brick

18 Gourmet hot dogs Go simple or add a little heat

20 Keeping pets healthy Tulsa vet offers laparoscopic surgery for dogs and cats

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THIS SAVAGE SONG BY VICTORIA SCHWAB There’s no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark urban fantasy from acclaimed author Victoria Schwab, a young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villains and friends or enemies with the future of their home at stake.

ALL ADULTS HERE BY EMMA STRAUB When Astrid Strick witnesses a school bus accident in the center of town, it jostles loose a repressed memory from her young parenting days decades earlier. Suddenly, Astrid realizes she was not quite the parent she thought she’d been to her three, now-grown children. But to what consequence? It might be that only Astrid’s 13-year-old granddaughter and her new friend really understand the courage it takes to tell the truth to the people you love the most.

SHINER BY AMY JO BURNS An hour from the closest West Virginia mining town, 15-yearold Wren Bird lives in a cloistered mountain cabin with her parents. They have no car, no mailbox and no visitors except for her mother’s lifelong best friend. Every Sunday, Wren’s father delivers winding sermons in an abandoned gas station, where he takes up serpents and praises the Lord for his blighted white eye, proof of his divinity and key to the hold he has over the community, over Wren and her mother. But over the course of one summer, a miracle performed by Wren’s father quickly turns to tragedy. As the order of her world begins to shatter, Wren must uncover the truth of her father’s mysterious legend and her mother’s harrowing history. CONTINUED >

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ATTRACTIONS CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR OWN HOMETOWN. With more people staying in town this summer, people are creating vacation-worthy activities for the family right at home. Touring Tulsa’s murals might be the ticket for a fun-filled day. Found primarily on the sides of old buildings in downtown Tulsa and the Arts District, the murals are bigger than life, extremely colorful, and range from photo realism to abstract. In fact, the artistry will impress you. Tulsa newcomer, Jeffrey Tanenhaus, moved here from New York City four years ago where he was a tour guide. He loved Tulsa’s murals so much that he created a free, self-guided tour for people to use themselves. He thought the self-guided mural tour would be fun for people who wanted to get out of Woody Guthrie mural on the side of the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa's Arts District.

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the house during the Coronavirus pandemic but still stay socially-distanced and safe. Here’s a few favorites on the tour.

woody guthrie mural 102 E. RECONCILIATION WAY, TULSA ARTS

CENTER (ACROSS FROM GUTHRIE GREEN) ARTIST: AARON WHISNER The famed folk singer of “This Land is Your Land” hails from Oklahoma. Woody Guthrie (1912-67) sang about social, political and economic issues of his day. Time spent in New York City, Los Angeles and the heartland shaped lyrics that rang true across America. This building houses the Woody Guthrie Center, a museum and archive full of Woody’s music and memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics to the song memorialized on this mural.

leon russell mural

415 E. 3RD STREET, BLUE DOME DISTRICT

Tulsa rock legend Leon Russell painted by globally-known artist, Jeks.

ARTIST: JEKS A youthful Leon Russell surrounded by a bouquet of roses looks ready to come to life. Jeks, a graffiti artist and muralist from North Carolina, spent three days painting this Tulsa rock legend. Jeks has made a name for himself globally for his hyper-realistic portraits. The amount of meticulous detail, smooth gradients, emotion and saturation make his murals stand out. CONTINUED >

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astronaut mural

415 E. 3RD STREET, BLUE DOME DISTRICT ARTIST: JEKS Another Jeks masterpiece, this far-out mural has a fish-eye reflection of the Blue Dome and Deco District skyscrapers. The arm patch for Tulsa Remote refers to the nonprofit incentive program to lure remote workers to live in Tulsa for one year in exchange for $10,000 and other perks.

cathedral district mural 1004 S. MAIN ST.

ARTIST: JOSH BUTTS In between Cathedral Square and the popular coffee shop, Foolish Things, this vibrant mural brightens up a quiet corner of downtown. Against the backdrop of nearby churches (and one cathedral), God reaches out to give Adam life — the most famous scene from Michelangelo’s frescos on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. “This is a visual of God reaching out to humanity and humanity reaching back,” Butts said.

The Cathedral District mural depicting God reaching out to humanity.

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The Astronaut mural promoting Tulsa Remote, a nonprofit incentive program to incentivize workers to move to Tulsa.

The Heart of the Pearl mural with a "Pirates of the Caribbean" feel.

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PEORIA, NORTH OF 6TH STREET ARTIST: JOSH BUTTS

What makes this mural so different is that the artist painted it digitally. Josh Butts used a special pen that connects to his computer. It took him several months to create the mural which gives a “Pirates of the Caribbean” vibe.

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EATING IS ALL ABOUT SAVORING THE MOMENT, ENJOYING THE COMPANY AND SATISFYING THOSE TASTE BUD CRAVINGS. Tulsa Lifestyle asked restaurants around town what they are doing to keep you and their staff safe and the options available so you may enjoy your dining experience out and about or in the comfort of your own home. Most restaurants have updates and information on their website or facebook pages so

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BLUESTONE BY DAY 8182 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa 918.574.8830 Bluestone by Day, a breakfast and brunch café, has inside dining located in The Market at Walnut Creek. The area is fogged weekly for COVID-19, social distancing applies and all employees wear masks and sanitize hands in between tables. They also offer to-go orders. Visit Bluestone By Day on Facebook. 22

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MONDO’S RISTORANTE’ ITALIANO 3410 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa 918.561.6300 MondosItalian.com Mondo’s received an award from State Rep District 70 Carol Bush for all they have done to make Mondo’s safe for clientele and staff. They have installed professional glass partitions between all

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CHARLESTON’S 6839 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa | 918.495.3511 3726 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa | 918.749.3287 251 E. Hillside Dr., Broken Arrow | 918.355.9177 Charlestons.com All locations are currently offering dine-in and curbside pick-up services.

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HAL SMITH RESTAURANTS In order to ensure the safety of staff and customers, all Hal Smith concepts will be following the guidelines established by the State’s Department of Health and the National Restaurant Association. For more information, each website has also been updated with protocols that will be followed. Hal Smith Restaurants include Charleston’s Restaurant, Louie’s Grill & Bar, Neighborhood JA.M., Pub W, Redrock Canyon Grill, The Garage Burgers & Beer, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill (Oklahoma locations), and Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza. 24

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918.551.6675 PubDub.com All locations are currently offering dine-in

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All locations are currently offering dine-in and curbside

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pick-up services.

Visit the website for updates on opening information and protocols.

MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE 4840 E. 61st St., Tulsa 918.494.4043 MahoganyPrimeSteakhouse.com All locations are currently offering dine-in and curbside pick-up services.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Summer Camp BUILDING MEMORIES AT CAMP LOUGHRIDGE – OPEN FOR THE SEASON

ARTICLE LOUANN BUHLINGER

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER FROM GOING TO SUMMER CAMP AS A KID? I remember getting the camp t-shirt. That was particularly important to me at the time. I also remember making friends, Bible lessons and fantastic food with giant dinner rolls the size of two fists! Wendy Thomas, executive director of Leadership Tulsa remembers her favorite things from summer camp included arts, crafts and campfires where she and her fellow campers sang songs. Local journalist, Kris Miller-Dudley fondly remembers, “Building friendships, hiking, swimming and S’mores.” 28

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This year, some folks thought that children

Originally, the camp was called Camp Parthenia and run by the

would not get to participate in summer camp

YWCA. In 1959, First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa acquired it and

due to the Coronavirus closing so many

changed its name to Loughridge in memory of Reverend Robert M.

venues. However, several camp facilities are

Loughridge, a pioneer missionary to the Creek Indian Nation. Later

now opening following safety protocols and

in 1995, the camp was chartered as an Oklahoma nonprofit and con-

offering kiddos the opportunity to have fun

tinues operating today as a partner of First Presbyterian.

and build lifelong memories.

This year, Camp Loughridge is offering day camp for children 6 to 13

Camp Loughridge is one of those camps

years of age, Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Activities

that is welcoming campers in July and with

include swimming, canoeing, archery, ropes course, chapel, Bible

its 101-year history, it’s one camp not to

study, nature hikes, sports and team building. And, each camper is

miss. Loughridge is a non-denominational

treated to lunch. I wonder if they will have those giant dinner rolls I

Christian day camp located 15-minutes from

remember from my camp days? And, there’s one more thing. Camp

downtown Tulsa at 4900 W. 71st Street. It

Loughridge also gives each kiddo a camp t-shirt! Perfect.

features 188-acres beautifully wooded acres with trails, a lake and updated facilities. One minute you’re driving in the city and the next you’re in a wooded campground ready to

For more information, contact Camp Loughridge at 918.446.4194 or

break out the canteen and the bermudas.

visit them online at CampLoughridge.org.

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DIY

COOL OFF THIS SEASON WITH CHILLING ICE POPS, NO-BAKE SWEET TREATS + HOW TO USE HEALING ALOE

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ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

beat the summer heat

AS THE WEATHER STARTS HEATING UP, WE’RE ALL ABOUT COOLING DOWN. And what’s more refreshing than ice pops filled with your favorite fresh fruit? Don’t get in a rut—here are some options that you can enjoy all summer long. Don’t be afraid to try your own! Simply freeze your favorite fruit juice and chunks of fruit in popsicle molds and enjoy. Here are some of our favorites.

frozen fruit pops P E AC H Y K E E N .

S T R AW - B R R -Y.

H 2 0 M E LO N .

+ Combine simply peach juice

+ Puree strawberries with your

+ Combine watermelon,

and sliced peaches

favorite fruit juice

cucumber and lime

TEA TIME: Change it up by

LIME IT UP: Combine pureed

HYDRATION STATION:

using sweet tea and peach juice

strawberries with homemade

Did you know watermelon

as your base and some ginger

limeade (water, limes + simple

and cucumber are two of

ale for a little fizz or add some

syrup) for a frozen twist on a

the most hydrating fruits +

lemonade for a tart twist!

summer classic.

veggies? Load it up!

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F R E S H E N U P. Put your plants to use by harvesting aloe gel from the leaves of your window plant rather than opting for store-bought.

Thereâ€™s some yellow sap that will come out of the leavesâ€” this is the aloe vera latex. Go ahead and just dispose of it.

Choose thick, healthy leaves from the

T I P T W O.

outside, trim the edges with a knife, then

Store your fresh aloe longer by transferring the gel to ice

separate the interior gel from the

cube trays. Then use the frozen cubes anytime on sunburns

exterior of the leaf.

or dry skin.

awesome aloe 32

TIP ONE.

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no-bake icebox cake

INGREDIENTS + 3 cups heavy cream, cold + 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + Chocolate ice cream + Cookie crumbles, pre-made cake, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers and anything else you want to layer your cake with

1. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form in the mixture. 2. Start with a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a springform pan (determine the size by how large or small you want your icebox cake to be). Then top with an even layer of chocolate (or your favorite kind of ice cream). 3. For the next layer, top with an even layer of cookie crumbles, cake crumbles, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers or anything else you want to layer your cake with. 4. Continue with layers of whipped cream, ice cream and toppings until you have reached the top of your pan. 5. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, top with more cookie crumbles or chocolate sauce, slice and enjoy!

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

Summer legal checkup

SHORE UP YOUR CUSTODY AGREEMENT BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

THE SUMMER MONTHS CAPTURE OUR ATTENTION WITH WARM WEATHER AND SUNNY SKIES. For parents, summer distractions make it difficult to stop and think about back to school. But for parents who share and exchange time with their children, summer can provide an important time to be proactive and plan for the coming school year.

Start looking at the school calendar and activities your children will likely participate in and compare that to your current parenting schedule. Most court ordered parenting plans allow for flexibility provided both parents can agree. For example, if your pickup and drop off times no longer work based on school or activity schedules, discuss it with the other parent and

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see if you can work out an updated schedule. Discuss how school registration, school fees, supplies and clothes for the upcoming school year should be handled between you and the other parent so there are clear expectations for how these responsibilities should be shared if your parenting schedule or other court orders do not address these types of issues. Finally, public health and medical experts are all forecasting that coronavirus is likely to impact this coming school year, so summer is now an important time for parents to make plans for how they will care and help in the education of their children if schools are forced to close again during the fall or winter months.

You can reach Stange Law Firm at 855.805.0595 or StangeLawFirm.com. The Tulsa County Office is located at 6660 S. Sheridan Road, Suite 240 in Tulsa. Jillian A. Wood is responsible for the content of this article. Headquarters office: 120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 450, Clayton, Missouri, 63105.

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Jillian A. Wood, managing partner, Stange Law Firm

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