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Fall into October

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he changing of the colors from vibrant, summery greens to autumnal yellows, rusty oranges and dark reds.

The shorter days spent at school and outside and the cooled-off weather after those dreaded dog days of summer.

pumpkin pastries—so much pumpkin.

The smell and crunch of freshly-fallen leaves, the taste of warm apple cider and perfect

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The windows-open Saturday football days, chili-in-the-Crock-Pot Sunday football afternoons and sounds of "Thunder Up" being heard around town.

The commencement of all of these wonderful things can only mean one thing: fall is in the air.

And here at OKC Lifestyle, we’re ready for some of the best things this season has to offer: coffee, beer, comfort food and sports.

Whether you’re enjoying nachos at a game, coffee from your cafe of choice or beer from your go-to sports bar, we hope you feel festive this fall with all of the great food, sports and drinks to be found.

Here’s to hoping October’s issue of OKC Lifestyle gets you in the autumnal spirit and continues to inspire you with our great, local articles connecting you with the Oklahoma City community.

Have a spooky October. We’ll see you around.

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Parting Thoughts

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AROUND TOWN

NAIA WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS COME TO OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City University will host the 2019 and 2020

University to be associated with such a prestigious collegiate championship,” Marty McCauley, Oklahoma City

University

women’s

golf coach, says. “We are certainly looking forward to working with Lincoln Park to help promote this

championship

Women's Golf National Championships, the National Association

and ensure that it

of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced.

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dent-athletes. Hosting this championship is very meaningful as

4001 NE Grand Blvd. in Oklahoma City.

golf in the state of Oklahoma is very popular, and this is a testa-

This will be Oklahoma City and Lincoln Park’s first time hosting the Women’s Golf National Championships. While OCU has not hosted

ment to the support golf receives in the Oklahoma City community and throughout the entire state.”

the event, it is no stranger to women’s golf. OCU captured its eighth

Lincoln Park rates as one of Oklahoma's finest public golf

NAIA women’s golf national championship in 2017, more champion-

courses. Oklahoma City's oldest public golf course unveiled its

ships than any other women’s golf program in NAIA history.

new state-of-the-art $9.25 million club house in spring 2015. The

“It is a privilege for our program to be selected to host the NAIA Women’s Golf National Championships in 2019 and 2020. It

course was designed by Art Jackson and built in 1922. It features bent grass on the greens and Bermuda grass on the fairways.

is an honor, not just for our program, but also for Oklahoma City

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lying to your vacation destination can often be a stressful experience. But customers who fly

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American Jet Charter can take the hassle out of your next vacation. Owner Jim Hensley provides a unique service to travelers.

“Customers can pull right up to the airplane with their car, and have their bags loaded right onto the plane from their trunk,” he says.

Passengers can also park their cars in the hangar during their trip, an experience that’s a far cry from the trouble of parking a car at the airport.

In addition to the convenience of plane-side service, customers also get the peace of mind that comes with flying with people they know. Instead of being crammed into a large plane, American Jet Charter allows customers to book a flight for their small group. This means that there are no awkward seatmates, and no close quarters shared with strangers.

And while American Jet Charter is required to check all the names of passengers against the no-fly list, passengers don’t need to go through metal detectors or remove their shoes before the flight. Simply by showing an ID, customers can board the plane.

As far as flight safety goes, passengers would be hardpressed to find a safer alternative.

“We’ve been in business for 31 years and never had an accident or incident. We’ve got a perfect record,” Jim says.

American Jet Charter pilots receive Flight Safety training once a year at the minimum, but many go twice a year. The company has a maintenance department that does normal inspections, and the bigger inspections are outsourced to the plane manufacturer.

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“We’re about premier customer service, and we want the customer to be happy about the trip," Jim says.

Passengers can recline their seats, or have a meeting on board. American Jet Charters stocks the plane with the food or drink the customers request, so there’s no terrible airplane food on the flight.

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Locally Owned

(CON TI N U ED)

“ Yo u r vacation starts on the airplane with a charter flight. If yo u’re f l y i n g with the airlines, your vacation doesn’t start until you l a n d .”

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According to Jim, “Your vacation starts on the airplane with a charter flight. If you’re flying with the airlines, your vacation doesn’t start until you land.”

And if that weren’t enough, American Jet Charter can offer customers something that no major airline can.

“You don’t have to worry about making connections," Jim says. "You don’t have to leave early to make sure you get to your desPhoto provided by American Jet Charter

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The Ultimate

Fall is in the air and, come October, sports are in full swing.

Whether you prefer college football Saturdays—cheering on your favorite team, paying special attention to the various conference rivalries—or professional football Sundays—in front of the TV, keeping a close eye on your fantasy football team—everyone can use some tips to throw the perfect tailgate party, even if you can’t make it to the stadium.

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TAILGATE PARTY (CON TI N U ED)

Build-it-Yourself

• 6 2x4x8 boards to make 54 10 1/2-inch pieces • Sandpaper (80 grit) • Miter or circular saw • Tape measure • Carpenter’s pencil • Eye + ear protection

1. Cut 54 pieces at 10 1/2-inches each using your miter or circular saw. Tip: Setting up a stop on your RAISING THE STAKES

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Add a little more competition—the first player

2. Sand each side of the pieces and the tops and

or team to send the tower tumbling owes the

bottoms to create a smooth piece.

winner a better seat for the game.

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Stuff-Your-Face

three, alternating the direction you stack each layer.

INGREDIENTS

1 bag tortilla chips 2 cups cheddar cheese 1 pound ground beef 1 jar preferred salsa 15 ounces nacho cheese 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

(Let’s face it—They probably won’t look this pretty when all your friends are digging in!)

1 red onion, chopped 2 1/4 ounces black olives Jalapenos, to taste DIRECTIONS

In a skillet, brown and drain ground beef. Add preferred salsa and simmer. On a large baking sheet, layer tortilla chips, nacho

cheese

sauce,

cooked ground beef and cheddar cheese in alternating layers. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Once hot, add tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, black olives and jalapenos to taste.

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1/2 teaspoon baking powder

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1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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2. OPT FOR 4K ULTRA HD—4K Ultra HD TVs have more than 8 million

pixels while regular HD TVs have a little more than 2 million pixels.

3. CONSIDER REFRESH RATES—The higher the processing rate,

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4. IGNORE MANUFACTURER CONTRAST RATIOS—It’s easiest to

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until well blended using a sturdy spoon. Chill dough for 2 hours.

3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

4. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from pan and cool on wire racks.

5. Using an electric mixer, beat shortening, confectioners’ sugar, water, salt, vanilla extract, butter flavoring and food coloring until fluffy. Frost cookies after they have cooled completely.

judge the contrast ratio—a range of brightness levels TVs can display—with your own eyes.

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Local’s Choice

ADAM EDWARDS’ TOP 5 SPORTS MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY CINDY RITCHIE

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dam Edwards graduated from Oklahoma State University and played professional

football in the NFL and internationally. He has worked at Fortune 100 companies owns and operates iMatch Franchise. Recently, Adam became a Certified Wine Maker who belongs to the U.S. Sommelier Association and became a Registered Broker Intermediary with the International Business Broker’s Association. As a distribution partner, Adam also has helped create a national market for Waters Edge Winery throughout the eastern United States.

In addition to his many business pursuits, Adam is active in the community. He sponsored the creation of an international organization that currently feeds more than 50 families in Haiti and Guatemala monthly. He was also recently selected as the "Pink Tie Guy" for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and for the board of the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund. In 2016, he received the 2016 Beacon Award for helping local charities to raise more than $100,000.

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Local’s Choice

(C ON TI N U ED)

1

Douglas Stuns Tyson Date: February 11, 1990 Location: Tokyo Dome | Tokyo, Japan Moment: Buster Douglas knocked out weight champion, in the 10th round.

Douglas was a 42-to-1 underdog. His victory is one of the biggest upsets in sports history.

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3

Date: July 10th, 1999

Date: November 11, 1995

Location: Rose Bowl | Pasadena, California

Location: Owens Field | Norman, Oklahoma

Moment: Brandi Chastain converted

Moment: RW McQuarters' late-game

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the fifth kick in a penalty shootout

touchdown for the Oklahoma State

between the U.S. and China to give the

Cowboys helped first-year head coach Bob

Americans the win in the 1999 FIFA

Simmons shutout Howard Schnellenberger's

Women's World Cup Final.

Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, 12-0!

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Date: January 28, 2011 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Moment: Oklahoma State's wrestling program became the second in school NCAA history to record 1,000 dual victories, joining Iowa State University.

Bedlam Shutout

Golden Girls

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5

Wrestling with History

Mike Tyson, the undefeated heavy-

Breaking the Barrier

Jewels by Simpson owner and former

Date: April 15, 1947

Oklahoma Sooner and Green Bay

Location: Ebbets Field | Brooklyn, New York

Packer Travis Simpson with his OU

Moment: Jackie Robinson became the first African-

rings and the helmet he wore on

American to play in the major leagues when he

his second-grade football team.

debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Culinary Creations

THE PERFECT GAME DAY SNACK HAIL ROSEMARY NUTS ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL ROTH

INGREDIENTS 1 pound unsalted mixed nuts 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary, divided 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, plus more to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, toss mixed nuts with melted butter and maple syrup. Add 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, dark brown sugar, cayenne pepper and 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, mixing until the nuts are well coated with the flavorings. Spread nuts out onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until glazed and golden, about 1820 minutes, stirring twice during the cooking process.

2. As soon as the nuts come out of the oven, season with an additional 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, and flaky sea salt to taste (I added an additional 3/4 teaspoon). Serve warm immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

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Lifestyle Calendar

October OCTOBER 1

OCTOBER 6

51ST ANNUAL HERITAGE HILLS HISTORIC

CAMP FIRED-UP!

HOMES AND GARDENS TOUR

CAMP DAKANI

HERITAGE HILLS

Camp Fired-UP is a fall tradition hosted by Camp Fire Heart of

This self-guided tour offers a glimpse of the past and present beauti-

Oklahoma that promotes the appreciation of outdoor education, af-

fully melded together to feature the neighborhood’s historic charm in

ter-school programming and summer camp! Evening activities in-

the heart of the city. The Overholser Mansion will be the central hub

clude climbing a 26-foot rock wall, face painting, inflatables, prizes, a

of activities including food trucks, pop-up shops and transportation

hot dog dinner, s'mores and a family friendly movie under the stars.

via trolley to the tour locations. For ticket information and a list of

Adults: $7, children ages 5-12: $3

homes and gardens on the tour, visit HeritageHills.org.

OCTOBER 5-7

OCTOBER 6 ARTONTAP

COWBOY CROSSINGS OPENING WEEKEND

OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART

NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

Featuring more than 80 varieties of beer, food from local restaurants,

The museum hosts the opening weekend events and sale for two

live music, Heineken USA Roof Terrace Beer Garden. Event tickets are

exhibitions. Traditional Cowboy Arts Association's 19th Annual Ex-

$50 for members or $65 for nonmembers. For sponsorship questions,

hibition & Sale showcases the best of saddlemaking, bit and spur

contact Kimberley Worrell at kworrell@okcmoa.com or 405.278.8225.

making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding, while CowboArtiststs of America's 52nd Annual Sale & Exhibition features art celebrating the

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West through painting, drawing and sculpture. For more information,

OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS. IOWA STATE CYCLONES

visit NationalCowboyMuseum.org.

GAYLORD FAMILY OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL STADIUM

OCTOBER 5-8 2017 OKLAHOMA REGATTA FESTIVAL

Oklahoma's first home Big 12 game of the season will be against Iowa State. Game time TBA. Visit SoonerSports.com for tickets.

BOATHOUSE DISTRICT

OCTOBER 7

The four-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating,

STOCKYARDS STAMPEDE

whitewater rafting and family fun includes the Oklahoma City Uni-

STOCKYARD CITY

versity Head of the Oklahoma race, OGE NightSprints, the USA

Stockyards City's annual Stockyards Stampede features a full day of

World Rowing Challenge and a family festival featuring food trucks,

fun Western activities and entertainment for the whole family includ-

beer gardens, a front row seat for all the racing and RIVERSPORT

ing authentic chuck wagons, Dutch Oven cooking samples, gunfight

Adventures! RiversportOKC.org

re-enactment by the Guthrie Gunfighters, live music, entertainment,

OCTOBER 6-22 PUMPKINVILLE

kids zone, Little Mr. and Miss Stockyards City Pageant, riding and horse demonstrations, food trucks, petting zoo and more.

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GARDENS

OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS. BAYLOR BEARS

More than 27,000 people at-

BOONE PICKENS STADIUM

tend one of the most trea-

Pack the car and head north as Oklahoma State takes on Baylor.

sured fall treats in Oklahoma

Game time TBA. Visit OKState.com for tickets.

City. The Myriad Gardens transforms

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Children's

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Garden into a fairy tale town

DOGFEST WALK N' ROLL

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EARLYWINE PARK

many families can enjoy crafts, activities and imaginative displays

DogFest Walk N’ Roll is a family friendly, dog-friendly walk and festival

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are $8 and are good for all three days. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and

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OCTOBER 20-22

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS. NEW YORK KNICKS

"SWAN LAKE"

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA

CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL

The Oklahoma City Thunder kick off the 2017-18 season with a home game

THELMA GAYLORD PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

against the New York Knicks. Game begins at 7 p.m. and will be televised

Set to the hauntingly beautiful Tchaikovsky score, "Swan Lake" is the

nationally on TNT. For tickets and a full schedule, visit NBA.com/Thunder.

much-loved tale of Odette—a beautiful maiden who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer—and the Prince who swears his

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enduring love for her. Lavish sets, costumes, and live music by the

CREATURES & COCKTAILS

Oklahoma City Philharmonic will bring audiences to their feet. 8 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO

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Creatures & Cocktails presented by the Oklahoma Zoological Society and Oklahoma Gazette is a spooktacular event for all the

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adults who love Halloween! Save the date and start preparing

TURN THE TOWN UPSIDE DOWN!

those frighteningly creative costumes.

NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

OCTOBER 20-22

Fun and fantasy abound when the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and Oklahoma Children’s Theatre welcome all their

AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART

friends to the transformed Prosperity Junction Western town! Begin

STATE FAIR PARK

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An Affair of the Heart attracts artisans, craftsman and craft lovers

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SEVENTH ANNUAL WALK FOR WISHES

the trick-or-treat trail and the zoo at their own pace while costumed

OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS

kids collect candy from festive volunteers at 24 themed booths.

Walk For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, celebrates the more than 2,700 local wishes that have already been granted, while

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OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS. TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS

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GAYLORD FAMILY OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL STADIUM

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Oklahoma takes on Texas Tech in a Big 12 matchup. Game time TBA.

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OCTOBER 24 FOURTH ANNUAL BRICK-OR-TREAT BRICKTOWN DISTRICT Parents are invited to bring their children to trick-or-treat at participating businesses. Pick up an event map at the Mickey Mantle Plaza. There will also be a pumpkin-painting station, photos from The SNL Booth, mascots and costumes! This event is free and open to the public. Trick-or-treaters must be under 14 and in costume to receive free gifts or candy.

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SALON EXCLUSIVE OFFERING CUSTOMERS AN EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE ARTICLE MARISA MOHI | PHOTOGRAPHY CINDY RITCHIE

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ori Miller and Braxton Banks met nine years ago working in a salon together. And from that experience, Salon Exclusive

was born. They had strong ideas of what they wanted to do as a business, and they had made strong connections in the salon and beauty industry. That’s why they decided to step out on their own and create Salon Exclusive.

“It’s just something that we both have a lot of experience with, not only behind the chair but with other things as well. We just wanted to utilize those tools,” Lori says. “We were fortunate enough that when we decided to step out on our own, we had a fantastic team that followed us.”

Both Braxton and Lori express a desire to grow and lead that team, which has allowed the salon to achieve an unprecedented amount of success in the first year.

Their drive and business savvy is evident in every aspect of the experience of Salon Exclusive. The difference between Salon Exclusive and other salons is the environment. Lori and Braxton have worked diligently to create the sort of atmosphere that stylists want to work in and customers want to relax in.

“We use top-of-the-line hair color. Not everyone provides that because it’s expensive," Lori says. "The products that we carry are carefully chosen. They aren’t your run-of-the-mill products that you see everywhere. We have a hair care line that’s based primarily on science, and we have another that’s very natural and is based on how the ingredients are grown.

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When we say Salon Exclusive, we mean that whatever we offer is an exclusive experience to our salon.”

“I had a new guest call in, and I told her to tell me about her hair," Braxton says. "Any other salon is going to put you with whoever is available. That’s how it was at our old salon.

So we really try to do pre-consultations over the phone to pair clients with the right staff so we can meet all their needs. Our biggest asset is our team.

"We named it Salon Exclusive because we want to do exclusive things that no one else does. We have staff who specialize in different things, so our guests can be taken care of properly.”

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