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FEBRUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

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Curating Creativity

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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FEBRUARY—IT’S THE SHORTEST MONTH OF THE YEAR, BUT THERE’S DEFINITELY NO SHORTAGE OF EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING HERE IN OKC. When thinking of ideas for our Arts + Makers issue, we were inspired by the talented local creatives who beautify our community with their work. Whether it’s local theater performances, the OKC arts scene or handmade goods from local artisans, we were impressed by the creative culture our city is bursting with.

With our own bustling creative scene—from jewelry makers and potters to musicians and actors—we hope you find inspiration in these pages and come to appreciate our unique perspective here in OKC. Consider this issue your guide to all things creative and hit the town to unleash your own creativity!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

FEATURES 14 Downtown Calls!

New Streetcar Makes Going Downtown Easier and Fun

24 The Makers of OKC Creative Businesses Make the Ordinary Extraordinary

30 Driving Dreams Exotic Cars are within Reach at Exotic Motorsports in Edmond

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42 My House is so Bright, It Needs to Wear Shades Distinctive Shades and Shutters Makes Window Dressings Delectable

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Good Times

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20 Travel Destination 28 Financial Buzz 30 Driver’s Notebook 34 Giving Back 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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AROUND TOWN

CITY COUNCIL PRIMARY ELECTIONS SET FOR FEB. 12 Thirteen candidates will compete for the Oklahoma City Council seats in the Feb. 12 primary election.

The councilmen in Wards 5 and 8 filed for re-election, but Ward 2 garnered five candidates

Sidecar, Hatch and Broadway 10, was slated to open in January.

KIRKPATRICK FOUNDATION GIVES $4.44 MILLION IN GRANTS

for the seat held by Ed Shadid, who retires this year.

The Kirkpatrick Family Fund announced the distribu-

Those filing for Ward 2 include Suzanne

tion of $4.44 million in grants to 104 organizations for the

Broadbent, a member of the Historic Preservation

first half of its fiscal year in the areas of animal welfare;

Commission; James Cooper, a teacher and trustee

arts and humanities, children, youth and families; com-

of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and

munity development; education; environment; health;

Parking Authority; Mike Dover, who is a member

social services; and endowment matching grants. The

of the MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board; Marilyn

Kirkpatrick Family Fund, founded by John and Eleanor

Davidson, 38; and Tracey Halley-Terrell, 47.

Kirkpatrick in 1989, supports charitable, civic and cul-

In Ward 5 in southwest Oklahoma City,

tural causes that impact citizens in central Oklahoma

Councilman David Greenwell will seek to keep his

and beyond. In the last 29 years, the Kirkpatrick Family

seat against Steve Hunt and Kristina Hull. In Ward 6,

Fund has funded organizations and programs across

JoBeth Hamon, Jim Holman and Nathaniel Harding

many areas of need, contributing more than $108 million

filed for the seat of Meg Salyer, who is retiring.

to qualified nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly

REI ANNOUNCES FIRST OKLAHOMA STORE TO OPEN IN OKC Outdoor retail giant REI announced it plans to open its first Oklahoma location in OKC.

to address the greatest needs in their communities.

Possibilities, Inc., a nonprofit that builds grassroots efforts to revitalize Oklahoma City’s communities from the inside out, was awarded $20,000 toward general operating support. The Family Fund recently awarded

REI said its first store in Oklahoma will be a

Pivot, A Turning Point for Youth $20,000 toward general

23,000-square-foot location in Belle Isle Station,

operating support. A Chance to Change received $25,000

formerly occupied by Babies'R'Us.

toward general operating support from the Family Fund.

Prior to the store opening, REI plans to invest in

To learn more about the Kirkpatrick Family Fund,

Oklahoma’s outdoor community. REI works with

visit KirkpatrickFamilyFund.org or call 405.767.3702.

local nonprofits in the communities it serves to steward and maintain local trails, parks and more.

“With activities like paddling along the Oklahoma

OKC DODGERS EARN BASEBALL AMERICA'S BOB FREITAS AWARD

River and hiking in the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge,

The Oklahoma City Dodgers have been named the

Oklahoma City is an exciting location for the co-op,”

2018 Triple-A winner of the prestigious Bob Freitas

said Kristen Engels, REI retail director for the south-

Award, presented by Baseball America. This is the first

west district. “We are excited to join this commu-

time the Oklahoma City franchise has been named

nity and provide our 46,500 members in the state

the award’s recipient since its inception in 1989.

with quality gear and outdoor experiences.” REI

“The Bob Freitas Award is one of the highest

Oklahoma City will offer workshops and classes

achievements a minor league baseball team can

to connect people to a life outdoors. A national

receive, and we are honored to have been selected

leader in outdoor experiences, REI helped more

by Baseball America,” said OKC Dodgers President/

than 375,000 people across the country get outside

General Manager Michael Byrnes. “This award isn’t

through classes and events last year.

possible without the support of our community, our

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fans and our passionate and creative team members that drive our success.”

The annual award is given to one team in each

The Chisholm Creek development, located at

classification of Minor League Baseball—Triple-A,

Memorial Road and North Western, continues to

Double-A, Single-A and Short-Season/Rookie—

attract national chains to the budding area.

and the criteria is based on community involvement,

In addition to Hopdoddy's, Firebirds and the

long-term business success and consistent opera-

city's first Costco, three more national chains have

tional excellence. Its namesake, Bob Freitas, was a

signed on, including Razzoo's Cajun Cafe, Slapfish

legendary minor league baseball operator who also

and Chicken Salad Chick.

served as an ambassador and promoter of the game.

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DOWNTOWN OKLAHOMA CITY IS CALLING, AND NOW, WITH A NEW DOWNTOWN STREETCAR, IT'S EASIER THAN EVER TO GET AROUND THE VIBRANT, CONSTANTLY GROWING AREA. A youthful city with a reverent and confident sense of self, Oklahoma City is embarking on a brave new future. As part of that renewal, Oklahoma City residents voted to self-fund a 4.86-mile modern streetcar system in 2009, which became one of EMBARK's options of transit services.

The Oklahoma City Streetcar includes 22 stops linking major employers, businesses, attractions and residences in the downtown area, which officially launched on Dec. 14, 2018.

With seven streetcars that hold roughly 104 people, the $135 million system will link all of Oklahoma City's popular areas, allowing residents and visitors to park, ride and get around to all their favorite places.

EMBARK unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar.

“Our use of color is bold and modern. It’s significant of where we are as a city, our growth over the past decade and reflects EMBARK’s bold optimism,” says Jason Ferbrache, EMBARK administrator, in a recent release. “Stakeholders told us they wanted modern, forward-thinking, unique and approachable. That’s what we delivered.”

To encourage people to explore the street-

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Ramen House, Cultivar Mexican Kitchen and more, as well as local businesses like Plenty Mercantile, Schlegel Bicycles and Shop Good, among others. To get a full list of participating businesses, visit EmbarkOK.com.

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Be sure to try the signature Old Fashioned at Charleston's Bricktown.

Harkin's Bricktown Cinema 16 or before an event at Chesapeake Energy Center. With a huge marble bar, the restaurant is famous for its extensive wine list and creative menu.

Kirsten Holder, director of marketing for the Hal Smith Restaurants, suggests that diners start with the famous Charleston's Old Fashioned. The ever-popular Charleston's Spinach Dip is just the right size to whet the appetite and satisfy early cravings before an event or show.

After your event or a stroll around Bricktown, hop on to the Downtown Loop for dinner at Mahogany Downtown, 145 W. Sheridan Ave. Mahogany’s steaks are custom-aged U.S. Prime Midwestern Beef known for its excellence in marbling, texture and flavor. Served sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot, choose to pair it with the Australian Rock lobster and Mahogany's signature "M" Salad.

The "M" Steak Salad is piled high with sliced tenderloin, iceberg, blue cheese, hearts of palm and Parmesan crisp. Service will be outstanding but provided in a casual, less intimidating fine-dining atmosphere.

After a full dinner, get back onto the Downtown Loop to end the evening at Water's Edge Winery, 712 N. Broadway.

Waters Edge Winery is a locally owned winery offering handcrafted wines from grapes gathered from around the world. Each wine is blended, fermented, oaked, racked, filtered and bottled right here in the Oklahoma facility, and you have more than 30 wines and varietals to choose from.

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BIG IMPACT The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber released an investment impact analysis on the MAPS3 downtown streetcar project in 2018,

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which showed that the project had notable numbers. According to the survey, the streetcar project has resulted in: + More than $1.6 billion in public and private investment in the threeblock impact zone since the route was announced in 2011. + Private investment has exceeded $801 million. + Public investment totals more than $806 million. + Residential developments have been built with 1,860 new housing units. + A 16 percent increase in the number of jobs has taken place. + Seven new hotels with 833 rooms have been constructed within the investment area. + A net increase of more than 1.5 million square feet of office space has been recorded. Each OKC Streetcar stop is ADA-accessible for easy, level boarding with signage, real-time arrival information, covered shelters and a ticket vending machine. EMBARK will launch a mobile ticketing app later this year.

HEAD DOWNTOWN: A NIGHT OUT ITINERARY Now you have streetcars to use downtown. So, where are the places you can go for the perfect night out, date night or Valentine's Day outing? We've got a perfect itinerary for a night out in downtown Oklahoma City using the new streetcar system.

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his own garage. Like most people, he shopped at area

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In 2008, Kent started Gorgeous Garages, LLC and

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steel, Gorgeous Garages builds systems to store virtually anything up on the walls, off the walls and off the garage floor. Combine Monkey Bars garage shelving with accessories to expand the possibilities of the system, which are custom built to fit anyone's garage and storage needs.

"You get all kinds of reactions from clients. I had one tell me, 'You must have the best job in the world. You make people happy.' And we do," Kent says. "People have so much stuff in their garage, they can't park their cars in it. A lot of people make their garages into man caves, woman caves or living spaces. I've done garages

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Polston Tax shared three tips to make sure you're not overpaying on your taxes.

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2. YOUR TAX PROFESSIONAL DOESN’T KNOW YOUR LONG-TERM GOALS FOR YOUR BUSINESS. If your tax professional doesn’t know your long-term goals for your business, then they could be missing out on proactive strategies to save you money in the long run. Proactive planning is key to ensuring you don’t pay too much if you try to sell your business or make a purchase of assets without proper guidance.

3. YOUR TAX PROFESSIONAL NEVER ASKS WHERE YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY PERSONALLY. The interesting thing about the tax code is the same business expense, if structured differently, can be deductible in one instance and not deductible in another. Your tax professional should know where you are spending your personal money, so they can help develop strategic plans to help use those expenses to take a chunk out of your tax bill. For more tax tips, visit Blog.PolstonTax.com.

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EXOTIC CARS ARE WITHIN REACH AT EXOTIC MOTORSPORTS IN EDMOND

WALK INTO EXOTIC MOTORSPORTS OF EDMOND, 220 S. Kelly Ave., and you've walked into the vehicle showroom of your dreams.

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From vintage exotic trucks and cars to sleek Lamborghinis, Exotic Motorsports of Edmond is giving what Oklahoma—and the rest of the nation—needed: a place to buy, sell and service some of the finest vehicles ever made.

When Eliud Villarreal's brother first approached him about opening an exotic vehicle showroom, Eliud jumped on it.

"No one was doing this in Oklahoma," he says. "Both my brother and I are exotic car enthusiasts, and I had been in the car business for nine years, so I said, 'Sure.' We were at Michael Murphy's at a New Year's Eve party. He started looking for a location, and I knew he was serious."

As a part of the exotic car community in Oklahoma City for four years (Eliud owned a Lamborghini), the idea of offering Oklahomans and others a selection of hard-to-find vehicles was exciting. In July, he and his business partner, Braiden Bond, opened Exotic Motorsports on Kelly.

The business took off. Within five months, they had sold close to 60 pre-owned exotic vehicles, averaging 10 to 12 a month. Although preowned, the cars all come to the store looking as if they are brand-new.

"We have anything from old classic cars to new or exotic cars. A lot of these cars are on consignment, and we are very aggressive on our consignment rates. Typically when you consign a car or take a car to auction, they charge about 10 percent. Well, since we have low overhead, we charge 7 percent, and that means it's more money for the owner," Eliud says. "We market the car for them on various websites just as if they were our cars."

Besides selling and finding dream cars for clients—as well as servicing and repairing on-site—Exotic Motorsports is mostly about making a car enthusiast's dream come true.

"A lot of these cars a lot more affordable than what you think," Eliud says. "You ask yourself, 'Is a $100,000 Lamborghini affordable?' You can ask the same question if a $100,000 Cadillac Escalade is affordable, because if you go to any new Cadillac store, new Escalades cost $90,000. So yeah, we fulfill dreams, and we help people find ways to purchase the vehicles. We also locate vehicles for customers."

The typical customer for an exotic car goes beyond definition, Braiden says. "I've been around enough to know that you don't underestimate someone that looks like they just got out from working on a car. They could have the finances and the means to purchase this. Our customers have a wide variety of appearances and cultures and age groups. I mean it's, it's all over," Braiden says. "There's no demographic. You expect the guy with the Lamborghini to have his three-piece suit, but that's not really the case."

Exotic Motorsports also offers financing with banks that offer low rates.

"Most of the exotic owners around Oklahoma City are people between the ages of 25 and 40," Eliud says. "It's not your stereotypical gentleman that's been working his whole life and retired. We have a lot of young entrepreneurs around here who just work hard and reward themselves."

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GIVING BACK

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Without a job at the Meadows, the employEarning a wage and having a job are important to the employees at the Meadows.

ees would be among the developmentally disabled adults who struggle to find employment in society. Of the employees at the Meadows, 40 are disabled in some way. Twelve full-time staffers do other jobs at the business.

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At its heart, the Meadows may be a small business doing data destruction for more than 2,500 clients statewide, but it's also a home away from home and a career center for adults who suffer from seizure disorders, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome and more.

“It’s amazing the changes you can see,” says James Hill, executive director of the Meadows Center for Opportunity Inc. “Some were nonverbal when they started and now talk. Having this job brings them out of their shell, makes them feel valued and important. You see behaviors change, and they learn to adapt and learn new skills.”

Disabilities don't stop the Meadows workers.

A PLACE TO GROW The Meadows began in 1982 when a group of parents of special needs students created a foundation to help their children after high school. The foundation

Developmentally disabled adults work at the Meadows.

purchased 7 acres of land and began fundraising to hire staff that could teach special needs adults with activities of daily living, like cooking, budgeting and basic hygiene.

“Our individuals are a little more challenged, but they wanted real work experience,” James says. “The foundation started contracting with businesses to do tasks like cleaning, stuffing envelopes, building 10-speed bikes, creating MREs for the National Guard.”

The Meadows also gained contracts from businesses like JASCO and Petra Industries to do repackaging and kit jobs, as well as sonic welding of hard plastic shells for electronic products.

“These contracts are 10 percent of what we do here, but 90 percent is document destruction,” James says. “In 1993, the Meadows began looking for another revenue stream in order to be more self-sustaining. They did not want to be dependent on large donor base or state funds.”

Today, the Meadows performs secure document destruction services for more than 2,500 companies, all state agencies and more. It is a member of the National Association for Information Destruction. In the early days, no other document destruction company existed in Oklahoma City, and a chance story by a local news channel about the Meadows boosted business.

The Meadows provides controlled employment and training services to those with developmental disabilities and permanent brain damage as a result of traumatic injuries. These individuals work in a sheltered environment along with other

The Meadows is a business that specializes in secure data destruction.

workers who have similar developmental disabilities.

Customers in the business, banking, medical, government and educational fields rely on the Meadows to destroy sensitive and confidential information through data destruction, hard drive shredding and pill bottle destruction.

In addition, the workers are also earning a wage.

“Our employees are very dedicated, and we have 30 who have been here for 10 or more years,” James says. “Their loyalty and dedication is amazing. They also find a community and a sense of acceptance here. Everyone wants to feel a part of something, to be significant.”

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HORSEPLAY EXHIBITION

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"We do indoor and outdoor window coverings that include shades and shutters of all kinds," Eileen says. "I have been in the window covering business for more than 30 years. In the early 1990s, we took on the Recollections Antique Mall in Guthrie and combined our love of antiques with the window treatment business."

Window treatments, Eileen says, complete the look of a home.

"Our catch phrase is 'Covering the windows of the world one window at a time.' Not only do window treatments complete a look and become aesthetically pleasing, but they also control the light, heat and elements," she says. "Window treatments are wonderful insulation for an indoor space."

While Distinctive Shades and Shutters specializes in "looking at the overall picture" of a home, they also offer the newest trends in home window design. Transitional shades, for instance, are a new way to mix blinds and shades, giving homeowners greater privacy and light control.

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In addition to indoor treatments, Distinctive Shades also specializes in outdoor shutters and outdoor spaces with awnings, motorized sunshades and aluminum shutters.

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