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he weather is beautiful and blooming flowers and trees abound by homes, businesses and places of interest that are fun to visit like the Tulsa Botanic Garden, Philbrook, Gilcrease, Woodward Park and many of the other picturesque places in town. Tulsa also offers an amazing collection of buildings that the eye can stare at for many minutes looking at the detail while the mind questions who came up with the design, how was it built, and what is the history. When the sun sets over Tulsa the colors and shapes are breathtaking. There are lots of events and road trips to keep everyone busy in April. An exciting premier event is the Architecture & Design Film Festival: Tulsa held April 20th–23rd at a wonderful old building, the Circle Cinema. The storytelling through film about architecture and design can be powerful, enlightening and one of those experiences that you will fondly put in the back of your mind as a great memory. The films cover many disciplines; gardens, photography, furniture, architects, friendships and more. There is something for everyone. There are a lot of great causes in April and May looking for your support. Find the cause your passionate about and help make a difference; attend a function, volunteer, or donate. The biggest reward is that you’ve helped make a positive change in someone’s life. The Tulsa metro area is a giving community and it’s amazing how people come together to help those in need which leads to a stronger community. We’ve included great design tips for updating your home, making the best Easter Baskets, and pet anesthesia safety for our four legged family members. Some events around town are Musical Mondays for seniors, the Drillers start playing, the Renaissance Festival begins, there are great shows at the PAC like Dirty Dancing and Annie Oakley, and much more. Fill your calendar with fun things to do, attend a benefit, spruce up your home, and enjoy Easter with family and friends. You might take some of the older kids to see a few of the films at the festival. You never know, you may have an aspiring Architect or designer. And…. there is an interview with the Easter Bunny that is perfect for all ages!

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Good Times

Around Town

Open House

Animal Kingdom

Hot Spot

Giving Back

Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

Refresh and Rejuvenate Your Surroundings

16 Pet Anesthesia Safety

Tips from a Veterinarian’s Perspective

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Good Times

Architecture & Design Film Festival Heads to Tulsa

VisitTulsa, a division of the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce, shared exciting news at a recent gathering. The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture will present the New York-based Architecture & Design Film Festival at the Circle Cinema, April 20-23.

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REFRESH AND REJUVENATE YOUR SURROUNDINGS

pring is a time to refresh and rejuvenate. No better way to feel recharged than to redecorate the environment you live in, sleep in, work in, or entertain in. Just like having a new wardrobe can make you feel like a whole new person, so can your surroundings. I would like to share some of my favorite recent projects and give you some ideas of where you can start making changes and turning a new leaf in your home.

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THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

When designing a space, so many clients ask “Where do I start?” Sometimes, it may not be the obvious choice. Try to think creatively. In your entry, you may consider adding seating rather than just the expected credenza, mirror and lamps. For example, in this long entry hall the wingback settee adds a whimsical element and creates a vignette that welcomes guests into the home. For the dining room, you don’t have to do a matching set. Look for a unique table and

add custom chairs to complete your look. For example, metallic faux leather seats on custom dining chairs mix so nicely, rather than match, the classic driftwood table. Also, not every fixture in your home has to match. A statement chandelier, such as this Lucite oval fixture, adds so much style to the space.

SELECTING YOUR COLOR SCHEME AND FURNITURE TO SET THE MOOD IN YOUR SPACE

For a tranquil and elegant space, it helps to look for pieces that share fluid lines and shapes.

ARTICLE MICHELLE HARRISON

Michelle Harrison, Senior Designer at Luxe Furniture & Design.

For example, in this elegant master bedroom the abstract gold embellishment in the custom artwork compliments the shape of the king bed and subtle curve of the beaded chandelier. For a bold a stately space, a black and cream color scheme creates added drama. Look for pieces with graphic, square shapes. For example, in this family living space, the geometric square pattern in the rug and the large square sectional anchor the room. I selected the impressive leather ottoman & two exposed wood chairs to mimic the design in the rug. Repetition of shape

and pattern will always tie your room together. A bold black metal lamp fills the corner with the custom bench and draperies. FOLLOW THE TRENDS TO UPDATE YOUR LOOK

One trend we are seeing a lot while decorating for spring is cheering up white and grey color palettes with feminine touches, like pinks & pastels. For example, in this private home office, the client asked for a feminine retreat. The foundation of the room is the grey writing desk, white rug & graceful slipcover wingback chair.

Adding oversized art and vases with pastel blues and the vase of fresh peonies create the desired look and add some color to the neutral space. You can also achieve this trend as simple as adding a pop of bright pink. For example in a white and grey living room, the hot pink floral centerpiece adds a smile to the room. Michelle Harrison is a Senior Designer at Luxe Furniture & Design. 9922 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa 918.459.8950 LuxeTulsa.com April 2017 | Tulsa Lifestyle

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nesthesia—it’s bound to happen at some point in your pet’s life. He or she will require some type of surgical or dental procedure and will need to be anesthetized. Whether it’s a planned common procedure like a spay/neuter, a dental cleaning and tooth extraction, or maybe an emergency surgical procedure due to illness or injury, there are numerous precautions that should be taken to lessen the chance of complications from anesthesia. While there are no truly beneficial scientific studies that accurately document the anesthesia complication rate in veterinary medicine, the vast majority of surgical procedures today are performed with few complications. Advances in medical technology, safer anesthetic drugs, advanced monitoring equipment, as well as improved pre-anesthetic screening testing, all play a huge role in improving patient safety during the anesthetic period. Additionally, adhering to the following checklist can help ensure your pet’s successful outcome when anesthesia is necessary.

2) WITHHOLD FOOD BEFORE SURGERY

Just like people, animals tend to experience stomach upset with some medications. To help prevent patients from vomiting before or after surgery, it is advised that patients not consume any food for eight to 12 hours prior to surgery. Water, generally speaking, is safe up until the morning of surgery. 3) COMPREHENSIVE ANESTHETIC MONITORING

Veterinary patients experience the same types of anesthesia complications as people, including low body temperature, low blood pressure and decreased blood circulation. For these reasons, patients should 1) PRE-ANESTHETIC PATIENT EVALUATION have an IV catheter placed and receive IV Whenever possible, any patient under- fluids to help improve circulation and blood going anesthesia—for any reason—should pressure. Additionally, monitoring of heart have a complete physical exam performed by rate, EKG, blood pressure, oxygen and cara veterinarian. Additionally, the pet should bon dioxide levels are all vitally important to have blood/lab tests performed before the ensure patient safety during anesthesia.

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procedure. These tests can identify underlying medical problems (i.e., kidney disease, blood clotting disorders) that are not easily discovered during a physical exam. Animals that are older or that have ongoing diseases will likely require more in-depth testing, including X-rays, ultrasound, etc., prior to their surgical or dental procedures.

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ARTICLE TROY MCNAMARA, DVM

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gency Center in Tulsa in the spring of 1997. He has served as the medical director since 1999. Dr. McNamara enjoys all aspects of emergency and critical care medicine, but has a special love for trauma related surgery. He is an active member of the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. He has also served as co-chair for the OVMA Surgical Suite at the Tulsa State Fair for the last several years.

4) RECOVERY

We have all seen the hilarious viral videos of people waking up from surgical procedures and acting out of the ordinary; pets experience the same types of issues. Pets tend to exhibit disorientation during the recovery phase and need to be watched carefully to be sure they do not harm themselves, chew/lick at the surgical site or vocalize/howl loudly. Also, during this recovery period, the animal should be monitored closely to ensure that his or her body temperature is stable and to catch any signs of post-operative discomfort. The above general guidelines can help pet owners understand the anesthesia process and provide them with information, so they can, in turn, have an informed discussion with their veterinarian before their family pet undergoes a procedure. Each pet and each surgical procedure is different and may call for different pre-surgical evaluation, different medications, etc. Veterinarians today are highly trained in all areas of anesthesia and will be happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Your pet is your family member. Please do not be afraid to ask questions, ensuring your peace of mind, before he or she undergoes surgery.

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E T I H ARC E H T D N A N G I S DE M L I F F O R E W O P T U L S A F O U N D AT I O N FOR ARCHITECTURE HOSTS ADFF:TULSA ARTICLE NANCY C. HERMANN PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HUMPHREY & PROVIDED

ulsa is perhaps most beautiful when late afternoon sun bathes the city in honeyed light. Every line and surface is elevated to something extraordinary. Or so it seems when you love a place. Rising dramatically along the gentle curve of a river, Tulsa possesses a power to draw an emotional response. Stories of fortunes, won and lost, are told by Tulsa’s skyline. The city’s central core is an amalgam of structures made for worship, and architecture built by the gods of energy and oil. “I was not prepared to see how much great architecture you had,” offers Kyle Bergman, festival director and founder of the Architecture & Design Film Festival, based in New York. Bergman was introduced to Tulsa in recent months by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. TFA and Bergman’s ADFF are part of a special collaboration, ADFF:Tulsa that will screen more than 20 documentaries at Tulsa’s historic Circle Cinema, April 20-23. “When you go to a place, you have a sense if it feels right. If it feels good,” Bergman 18

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says of his Tulsa visits. “It is a positive energy that I have been exposed to in Tulsa.” Bergman may be tapping into the enthusiasm for Tulsa that TFA has proliferated through its downtown architecture tours. Three years ago a group of 45 tour-takers was considered a good Second Saturday tour turnout. Now, TFA turns people away when numbers for its bi-annual tunnel tour breach 950. Other tours are limited to a couple of hundred, and they sell out fast. “We strive to engage people and organizations in order to build a culture of appreciation for Oklahoma’s architectural heritage and great potential,” says TFA Executive Director Amanda DeCort. “Tulsa has responded with an overwhelming appetite for what we have to offer.” That developing interest, Bergman believes, makes ADFF a good fit for Tulsa. “I think the missions of TFA and the Architecture & Design Film Festival are perfectly aligned,” he says. “Our missions are trying to enhance the level of understanding of architecture

Opening night film for ADFF:Tulsa is Stange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island, set in Newfoundland.

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Tulsa Foundation for Architecture Executive Director Amanda DeCort and Circle Cinema co-founder and president Clark Wiens will host ADFF:Tulsa at Tulsa's 1928 Circle Cinema.

and design, not only to the profession but to a wider audience.” Tulsa entrepreneur and TFA benefactor George R. Kravis II shares Tulsa’s taste for good design, as well as a hunger to explore the genius and ingenuity that are evident in cities around the world. He came to know Kyle Bergman’s film festival during a trip to Chicago, and thought it might connect with Tulsa’s creative spark. “We have the Circle Cinema, which has always included films on architecture and design in their program mix, and the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture, which has made us aware of our architectural heritage,” says Kravis. “There is a built-in, educated audience in Tulsa, proud of their city and eager for the ambitious programming ADFF will bring.” If you take a downtown stroll with George Kravis, you’ll be treated to an historical anecdote at almost every corner. His father, Raymond Kravis, a former business partner of Joseph P. Kennedy, and George’s mother, Bessie, raised their family while living for a time at the historic Mayo Hotel. George became the youngest radio station owner in the country, founding Tulsa’s KRAV and KGTO. His fascination for gadgets of all types led to his passion for collecting industrial design objects, and later to his book, 100 Designs for a Modern World. Pieces from his collection have been on display at a special exhibition this past year at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum located in the Upper East Side’s Museum Mile in Manhattan. It was due to Kravis’ longstanding TFA board involvement and the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation that TFA was able to retain Bergman to curate its festival. ADFF:Tulsa also was an opportunity to engage another organization that has benefited from George Kravis’ support. In 2004 he co-founded the Circle Cinema Foundation with Clark Wiens, making it

possible to restore the 1928 ground floor of the Chilton Building in the KendallWhittier area and return the space to a cinema home. Wiens credits the hard work of many and community support for the Circle’s success. Every day he challenges himself “to do better in fulfilling our mission of ‘community consciousness through film,’” he says. “The Architecture & Design Film Festival is a natural fit for Tulsa, a city known for Art Deco and other architectural landmarks,” adds Wiens, “and then to host it in a fully restored 1928 cinema house!” Wien’s love affair with film began as a child in California. His father was too old, at age 41, to serve in World War II, but he knew how to run a projector. The US Government and Mobil Oil hired him to show films in the evening hours to farmers as a way of energizing them to do their utmost in supporting the US at home. “He showed them war films and talked about the war effort afterwards. He would see people leave at night, hear tractors start up, and find the workers out in the fields with flashlights — plowing. He told me, ‘That is the power of film.’” Wiens believes in film’s ability to make lives better “for ourselves and for everyone else.” He is excited about the combination of film and discussion that is the hallmark of ADFF programming. Bergman was impressed immediately with the Circle Cinema and its vibe. “I was not expecting such a great theatre. A fantastic theatre,” enthuses Bergman. An architect by profession (who doesn’t own a TV), he says, “I love going to films. I watch a lot of documentaries about everything. Political documentaries. I watch a lot of classic films over again. I see a lot of new films. I like popular films. I like seeing them in movie theatres. It is like a twohour mini-vacation.” As an undergraduate, Bergman studied both architecture and film and couldn’t CONTINUED >

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decide which one he wanted to pursue. “I ended up going towards architecture,” he recounts. “At that time I didn’t really realize how similar they were. Making architecture and making films are actually very similar in that they are both storytelling. Film is clearly storytelling, but when you make architecture, it also is storytelling. You do it by every choice you make. Look at Frank Lloyd Wright. He was a master storyteller.” The films Bergman has slated for Tulsa brim with stories. Windshield: A Vanished Vision is about a well-heeled East Coast couple from the 1930s who admires the work of the young West Coast modern architect Richard Neutra. When East meets West on the shores of Fishers Island, New York, the result is remarkable, but the story ends in tragedy. Another film centering on Neutra concerns a house he designed for a working-class government employee in 1959. The project began a friendship that lasted for the rest of the architect’s life. The Oyler House: Richard Neutra’s Desert Retreat, about building a home and a friendship, is directed by Mike Dorsey, who will be in Tulsa for a Q&A following the film. “Some of the films are incredibly visually arresting, some are visionary, and some are lighthearted and fun. Anyone with an interest in sense of place, community engagement, revolutionary thinking or the creative spirit will find at least one film that speaks to them,” says DeCort. “Strange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island is our opening film, and clips I’ve seen from it are stunning,” she exclaims. “Bold vision; strikingly modern architecture. I can’t wait to watch the entire documentary in the theatre!” The hour-long documentary is a beautifully shot

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film about awe-inspiring architecture constructed on Newfoundland’s rocky shore. One of its directors, Katherine Knight, will come to Tulsa for the duration the festival. Among other special guests will be Paul Makovsky, Editorial & Brand Director for Metropolis magazine. He will give a talk and also field questions after Gray Matters, a film that details the fascinating life of architect and designer Eileen Gray. Included in the festival are films that explore a range of disciplines. Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer’s Journey, examines the exceptional life and work of MexicanAmerican photographer Guerrero and his collaborations with Frank Lloyd Wright and sculptors Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. Fall Winter, Spring Summer, Fall: Five Seasons with Piet Oudolf takes film-goers into the world of the most influential garden designer of our time. Yarn is about the wildly creative work being done through knitting and crocheting. Eero Saarinen: the Architect Who Saw the Future is Eric Saarinen’s film about this father, the architect of St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, New York’s TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Virginia’s Dulles Airport, and modernist pedestal furniture like the Tulip Chair. The director of photography for the film, Eric will be at the Circle Cinema to interact with audiences following his film’s screening. A special event during the festival will be a talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Goldberger after a showing of Getting Frank Gehry. Goldberger was the long-time architectural critic for the New York Times and now writes for Vanity Fair. He is widely acclaimed for his book

Why Architecture Matters, and his recent Building Art: The Life and Work of Frank Gehry. Presented in collaboration with Booksmart Tulsa, Goldberger will sign books in the Circle Cinema lobby. “I think one of the important things we try to do is show films that are interesting to the design profession as well as to anyone interested in architecture and design,” says Bergman. “So, our audience is typically 50% design professionals and 50% other people — doctors and lawyers, plumbers and teachers and automobile mechanics. When we program films, we look for those that are interesting to the design professional but also have a human story, so that anyone coming to these films will feel moved and connected to the films they see. ADFF is meant for a wide range of people. You don’t have to be an architect or design professional to enjoy them. They are for everybody.” The films, along with the panel discussions, social events and conversations with the filmmakers provide an opportunity to awaken people to the prevalence of design around them, not only to the rich architecture Tulsa is fortunate to have and wise enough to preserve, but to the beauty and poetry of design that enhances our lives at every turn. Surfaces and line bathed in light, and more. “ADFF:Tulsa is about design, and of course it is about architecture, but it’s also about community,” says DeCort. “Tulsa Foundation for Architecture embraces Tulsa and shows others how to appreciate our community through all of our tours and events. The films we’ve selected have so much to offer a wide audience of people. The festival is a fantastic vehicle for TFA to connect with new people and to connect in a new way.”

Architecture & Design Film Festival:Tulsa | April 20-23, 2017 | Circle Cinema | 10 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa | ADFilmFest.com

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Pultizer Prize-winning author Paul Goldberger will speak and sign books following a screening of Getting Frank Gehry.

(L to R) The staff at the Circle Cinema includes Theatre Manager Greg Younger, President Clark Wiens, Executive Director Stephanie LaFevers, Ryan Thomas (graphics), David Kimball (publicity), and Film Programmer Chuck Foxen.

Tulsa entrepreneur and TFA benefactor George R. Kravis II attended Kyle Bergman's ADFF in Chicago and thought it would be a good fit for Tulsa.

Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographerâ€™s Journey, examines the exceptional life and work of Mexican-American photographer Guerrero and his collaborations with Frank Lloyd Wright and sculptors Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson.

Eric Saarinen will be in Tulsa to talk about his film, Eero Saarinen: the Architect Who Saw the Future. His father was the famous architect responsible for the St. Louis Arch and many landmark buildings.

New York City-based festival director Kyle Bergman, founder of the Architecture & Design Film Festival, curated more than 20 films for ADFF:Tulsa.

The film YARN explores the wildly creative work being done through knitting and crocheting.

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hen you walk through the doors of Tulsa Toy Depot and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Tulsa, you are immediately transported to a world of wonder and learning. Everywhere you look there are happy children eager to open books, marvel at the collectibles and make wish lists for the toys. And, that’s just on one side of store. Follow the heavenly scent of chocolate and you’ll find yourself in front of a beautiful array of treats from locally made truffles and chocolate covered strawberries to the largest chocolate Easter Bunny in Oklahoma! The stores are owned and operated by Ryan McAdams. Ryan and his father, Dan, opened Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in December of 2010 and Ryan opened the Tulsa Toy Depot in 2015. “This is a dream business that my father and I built,” says Ryan. “The direction I’ve taken with the business is reflective of things I’ve seen my father do in the past whether it was when I was 17 or 30 years of age.” A visit to Rocky Mountain Chocolate for Easter will take you back to time when you marveled at Easter egg hunts hungrily searching for beautifully-colored foil eggs, chocolate bunnies and flower-decorated treats. There are more than 300 different chocolate items to choose from at Rocky Mountain Chocolate. And, only a few steps away is Tulsa Toy Depot where you will find more than 5,000 carefully selected items for children including Tegu Blocks, Little Golden and Usborne Books, and Plan Toys. There are even fabric covered children’s archery sets called, “Two Bros Bows.” And, don’t

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worry moms, the foam-filled rounded tip of the arrow is gentle for little archers so they can poke themselves or each other. While the chocolate store is well-known and loved for the nut and chocolate drizzle caramel apples, this time of year it is the custom Easter baskets creating the buzz. “We love to put together large Easter baskets with your child’s favorite chocolate treats and add fun, educational toys from the Toy Depot that match your child’s interests. That’s where we excel,” said McAdams. Custom baskets can be made for girls or boy and includes a free basket, wrapping and bow. The two shops are open Monday through Sunday at 10114 S. Sheridan Road, Mon. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Rocky Mountain Chocolate can be found on Facebook at @RMCFTulsa and Tulsa Toy Depot can be found on Facebook at @TulsaToyDepot and online at TulsaToyDepot.com.

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CANdlelight Ball Tulsa’s Premier Black Tie Event Benefitting Child Abuse Network, Inc. (CAN) Friday, April 21 The Mayo Hotel, 115 W. 5th St. 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, Main Lobby 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Dancing, Crystal Ballroom For reservations, call 918-624-0217. Sponsorships begin at $1,000 and individual reservations are $500.

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ulsa is a wonderful place to grow up, but one out of 15 children are faced with abuse and neglect. The good people at the Child Abuse Network (CAN), led by Interim Executive Director Rose Turner, bring hope and intervention services to those children and their families. The organization was created to centralize services including forensic interviews, medical care and psychological support in to one, friendly and low-stress environment for the child. Children and their families with an open DHS or law enforcement investigation are helped at the Children’s Advocacy Center at 2829 S. Sheridan. This past year, CAN served over 2,500 children with more than 45,000 receiving support since the organization’s creation in 1988. Interim Executive Director Rose Turner says, “Each single day we have the opportunity to provide protection

and healing for the children in this community. When a child looks up at you and takes your hand and says ‘Thank you for keeping me safe,’ that is a gift that encourages and inspires each of us within this team to continue as champions of each child.” CAN is an independent, non-profit corporation funded by community donations and grants. The organization’s primary fundraiser is the CANdlelight Ball held annually. This year, the event will take place April 21 at the Mayo Hotel. Donations can also be made directly to the organization on their website at childabusenetwork.org. CAN is located in a safe, childfriendly facility known as the Children’s Advocacy Center, which is designed for children and the agencies that are involved in child abuse investigations. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Oklahoma Hotline at 800-522-3511.

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music and story telling for 30 minutes of great active fun. Visit

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Live entertainment, lots of wonderful surprises and Synergy Motor-

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Lots of great films and events in April. 4/4 “1984,” 4/6 “Twelfth Night,”

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4/7-4/13 “The Void,” 4/8 2nd Saturday Silents “Ben Hur: A Tale Of

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Chasing the Light,” 4/19 “Groundhog Day” with BookSmart Tulsa,

Learning Express Toys of Tulsa is celebrating two years with Cos-

4/20 National Theatre Live “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead,”

tume Characters, Face Painting, and Balloon Art for kids of all

4/20–4/23 Architecture & Design Film Festival, 4/21-4/22 “Fright

ages. There will also be an anniversary sale with a percentage

Night” (1985), 4/25 Bandelier & Beer reception and Film screening:

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2.4 million meals to feed those in need in eastern Oklahoma. The

the 2017 Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame honorees at an official

event, the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Food Bank, gives

ceremony. The OCSW recognizes women who are involved in a par-

guests the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind works of art by some

ticular discipline, profession or field who have made contributions of

of the area’s most talented artists, autographed memorabilia, gift

significant and recognizable change that affect the lives of women

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WH O AR E YO U ? T H E E A S T E R BU N N Y

ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE WHEN WILL YOU BE HOPPING BY TULSA?

Early in the morning when the dew is fresh. I love to see how it makes the flowers sparkle when the sun comes up. IS THERE A MRS. EASTER BUNNY?

Definitely! Her name is Hazel and she's brown and fluffy. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SNACK?

Oh, gosh! There are so many things. I love any kind of salad or veggie. Hazel tries to feed me kale all the time but Thai lettuce wraps are my new favorite treat. For my birthday, she makes me a delicious carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. WHERE ARE YOU FROM, ORIGINALLY?

I first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. I've lived all over the country but like the Midwest the best. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO HIDE EGGS?

Inside the house, I like to hide them in sneaky spots like behind the sofa cushions, inside tennis shoes, and on the window sill. Outside, I like to hide them near the Easter Lilies because the bright egg colors look so 34

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pretty with the white flowers. It's fun to put them by tulips, too! Hint, hint...

DO YOU LAY THE EGGS?

No, silly! Chickens lay eggs. But I color them and love to hide them. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EASTER CANDY?

I'm a traditional kind of bunny, so I always go for colorful jelly beans. I also like yellow marshmallow Peep® chicks and pink marshmallow Peep® bunnies, because they remind me of my wife. YOU ARE SO NICE. DO YOU EVER GET MAD?

I'm pretty relaxed most of the time. But I get a little irritated when folks eat the ears off their chocolate bunnies first. Maybe they do it because it's the tastiest part, but I wish they would start with the tail. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO CHILDREN WHO ARE READING THIS?

I’d tell them to remember the real reason we celebrate Easter. To have fun on their egg hunts and when they enjoy an Easter egg, to think about how it is a symbol of new life and Jesus’ resurrection. And don't forget to eat some yummy carrots along with the jelly beans and chocolate bunnies.

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