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Fond Memories

BIXBY, BROKEN ARROW & JENKS

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love June. Looking back, June was the month when school ended and summer happened. I always had these grand ideas of the great adventures that would take place over the next couple of months.

It was as if time stopped and life began. Summers were the longest months and by the time school started up, I was ready to go back and see my friends. The good old days when you could go on adventures and didn't think there was a danger in the world. My first good memories were visiting my grandparents every summer. It started when I was in 4th grade. I would get on a bus in Liberty, NY, change buses at the Port Authority in NYC and take the long trip to Milford, DE. Grandpa loved to fish and crab but the motor on his boat always died when we were in a small bay by the ocean where he loved to put the anchor down. It was never ending that we would wait for the tide to go out and when the water was low enough I would pull the boat, at least a mile, back to shore. As I got older, I always had a job but found a way to go to grandma and grandpas for at least a couple of weeks.

And then there was the summer after my sophomore year of high school when I had just received my driver's license and had saved every penny to buy my 1968 pea green Dodge Duster for $800. My girlfriend and I decided that we would drive to visit my dad who was stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA. We borrowed a CB radio, packed brown paper bags with clothes, took a map and went on our road trip with just enough money for gas. We stopped at every tourist attraction; visited Assateague Island to see the wild ponies, went to Myrtle Beach because it was famous, stopped at the largest fireworks store just to see it (they were illegal in NY), went to Savannah because we thought that was famous too and finally got to my dad's where we had a bed to sleep in instead of the car. What a learning experience. We even got to see where they played the Masters that I did get to go to with my dad a couple of years later. When we drove home, a tire blew on the NJ turnpike in the middle of the night.

The CB radio came in handy and someone showed up to help us change it.

Thinking of June, which also celebrates Father's Day, brought back memories of my crazy adventures but it also reminded me of the great men in my life who taught me to fish and crab and fix engines and change the oil and tires on my car. Men who believed that I could drive across the country at 16 and really could accomplish whatever I set out to do. They were my mentors and my support system and are missed dearly.

The adventures never end though. It's not very often you have the privilege of meeting George Strait!! and get to sample a new tequila he is introducing to the Tulsa market in a private tasting. I'm still pinching myself!

For the June issue, we decided to write about things men enjoy; BBQ , Tequila, Polo, building and creating, and we even touched on home decor for men and sun-glass fashions. Enjoy the issue but most of all enjoy the month, spend time with the special men in your life, and plan some adventures so the kids have some great memories because, after all, it is June.

TulsaLifestylePubs.com Kathy Slemp , Publisher KSlemp@LifestylePubs.com

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Around Town

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Parting Thoughts

18 Party With a Purpose

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Clarehouse Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

100 volunteers and guests attended a dinner in their honor at the Mike Fretz Event Center. Clarehouse is a home for the terminally ill. All services provided are completely free. Information regarding donations and volunteering is available at Clarehouse.org.

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Carla Meyer, Robin Ballenger and Lynn Robn Werner, Bella Kramer-Chamras and Autumn Members of the American Sewing League create Bockmeulen are Clarehouse board members Kramer perform guest care and greet visitors as products for Clarehouse guest care and are valuable members of the volunteer team. serving in many volunteer capacities. volunteers at Clarehouse.

Kelley Scott expresses her gratitude for all Brenda and Mel Martin are seen enjoying the Kodi Yorman, Clarehouse Board of Directors, and that is accomplished through the service of volunteer dinner. Brenda is a regular volunteer and Brenda Martin, Clarehouse Volunteer, enjoyed Clarehouse volunteers. her husband, Mel, runs errands for Clarehouse. the evening at the Mike Fretz Event Center.

Kathy and David Lay are pictured with Kelley Scott, Executive Director at Clarehouse.

Tiffany Long and Kodi Yorman serve on the Clarehouse Board of Directors. Kathy prepares and serves lunch for the guests and families every Sunday.

Zelma Poiriez and Joanne O'Malley volunteer at Charlie Jackson, President of the Clarehouse Clarehouse providing meals, household needs, bedside Kate Halsmer, Cynthia Outlaw and Kelley Scott are Board of Directors, addresses the guests at the companionship and assistance with mailings. members of the Clarehouse administrative team. volunteer appreciation dinner.

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Metro Christian Academy Annual Dinner & Auction

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN ROUTE 66 GURNEY TOURNEY Proceeds support Hospitality House of Tulsa’s mission to provide a “home away from home”.

On April 15th, outrageously decorated

shopping. The Castle is located at 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd. in Muskogee. OKCastle.com

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its soon to open second gym at 10133 South Delaware in south

clubs received prizes for theme, décor

Tulsa. Fitness veteran Breean Akins and her husband Adam

and racing success. The Hospitality House

Akins bring fourteen years of experience to the facility as own-

of Tulsa provides home-like lodging, meals, and more to over 500

ers, along with local entrepreneurs Bryan Hendershot and Larry

families each year who travel to Tulsa in medical crisis. Pictured: The

Haskett and franchise owner Kevin Wilson training clients in a

Regent Bank Team aka Rollin’ Quarters and Bodies.

fitness movement that incorporates low impact exercises with

SAINT FRANCIS TULSA TOUGH

intervals of strength and cardio over 60-minutes. Members of all skill levels train on cutting-edge fitness equipment, along

June 9th through June 11th. In celebration of the 200th birthday

with DNA Analysis, Personal Heart Rate Training, and 3D Body

of the bicycle, Saint Francis Tulsa Tough returns for its 12th year.

Imaging Scans for results you can see, feel, and measure. For

Racers from around the world will compete and thousands of spec-

more information visit REVVEDFitness.com or 918.701.3762.

tators will fill the streets.

The 9th is the McNellie’s Group Blue Dome Criterium in the Blue Dome District. The 10th is the George Kaiser Family Foundation

TULSA FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE WRAPS FILM FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Brady Arts District Criterium and Gran Fondo Rides at Guthrie Green. The course is divided into three different distances and designed for riders of all experience levels. Family friendly activities will occur all day at Guthrie Green including the Saint Francis Bear Clinic. The 11th is the River Parks Crits and Gran Fondo Rides at Tulsa River Parks. The course is divided into two different distances and designed for riders of all skill levels. The Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Townie Ride is a FREE 5.8-mile ride the entire family can enjoy. There will be family friendly activities along Riverside throughout the day. FREE ADMISSION and family friendly activities all three days. Learn more at TulsaTough.com.

THE CASTLE FIREWORKS SALE BEGINS JUNE 15TH The Castle is open June 15th through July 5th for its fireworks sale

Film fans, students, architects and designers, and those who

and carries a huge selection of high-quality product for every kind

were curious about what topics possibly could be included in an

of celebration including Fourth of July. Choose from a wide variety

architecture and design film festival, braved stormy Tulsa weather to

of Fountains, Reloadables, Novelty items, Sparklers, Roman Candles,

pack the Circle Cinema, April 20-23. The Architecture & Design Film

Heavyweights and more including over 100 new items for 2017.

Festival:Tulsa, presented by Tulsa Foundation for Architecture, show-

The knowledgeable and friendly salespeople will help make your

cased a range of films devoted to the creative spark that produces

gathering the best on the block! Paved parking and air-conditioned

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The ADFF:Tulsa lineup included beautifully shot films like Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future. The film’s director, Peter Rosen, spoke

ANN MCCORMICK, THE HERB’N COWGIRL

following the sold-out screening. Films covered fiber arts, garden and

Presented by the Tulsa Herb Society

furniture design, photography and social architecture. Other films offered

on July 10th at 7 p.m. at the Tulsa Garden

portraits of famous architects, like Getting Frank Gehry. Pulitzer Prize-

Center. Ann McCormick has co-authored

winning architecture critic Paul Goldberger, who authored a book on

HOMEGROWN HERB GARDEN, the

Gehry, shared commentary and signed books. The major sponsor for the

perfect tool to help home chefs get their

inaugural four-day event was the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation.

herb gardens started, and to help home

Photo L to R: TFA Executive Director Amanda DeCort, Circle

gardeners get a taste of what’s possible

Cinema's Clark Wiens, author Paul Goldberger, sponsor George

when they cook with homegrown herbs.

Kravis, Film Festival Chair Nancy Hermann.

You can find Ann on Twitter and Facebook as “herbncowgirl” or at

MARCO’S PIZZA Marco’s Pizza, the fastest growing pizza company in the United States, just opened a new location in Tulsa, Okla. located at 6333 E.

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MIXCO TO JOIN JUSTIN THOMPSON RESTAURANT GROUP

120 Court Ste A. Known for its fresh ingredients, secret sauce recipe

MixCo Bar and Restaurant is joining Justin Thompson

and dough made in-store daily, the menu at Marco’s Pizza of Tulsa

Restaurants, adding to the staple Tulsa dining and consulting

will feature a mix of classic artisan pizzas and innovative specialty

group. Led by multiple-award winning Chef Justin, The Justin

pizzas like the White Cheezy, Deluxe Uno and Chicken Fresco, along

Thompson Restaurant Group has brought a variety of unique

with a variety of salads. Customers can also choose from wholesome

dining concepts to Downtown Tulsa including Juniper Restaurant,

subs on rustic wheat or Italian white bread, hearth baked for authentic

PRHYME Downtown Steakhouse, Tavolo Restaurant & Café, and

European flavor, along with creations like the Meatball Bake, Chicken

624 Catering and has served as a consultant for a variety of other

Dippers and CheezyBread. The beloved Toledo, Ohio brand is the

local concepts. MixCo is open Monday-Saturday with brunch

only national pizza chain founded by a native Italian, which operates

every Sunday, and is available for private events and catering.

more than 800 stores in over 30 states and four countries. For more

Learn more about them at MixCoTulsa.com. Visit JTRGroup.com

information on Marco’s Pizza, visit Marcos.com.

for information about Justin Thompson Restaurants.

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Wayne & Neda S.

acting F.A.S.T. When Neda’s son tried to wake her, he and his dad knew something was wrong. Her arm was limp and she wasn’t able to speak. Neda’s husband, Wayne, immediately knew she was having a stroke. Within 25 minutes, she was at The Emergency Center at Hillcrest Medical Center being treated with a clot-busting drug that can reduce long-term disability. According to Wayne, everyone at The Emergency Center was on high alert and knew the clock was ticking. Today, Neda is on the road to a full recovery thanks to the life-saving teams at The Emergency Center at Hillcrest and the Oklahoma Stroke & Neurological Institute at Hillcrest Medical Center.

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Open House

50 SHADES OF

MASCULINE CREATE A SPACE FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE ARTICLE TANIA CARTWRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HUMPHREY

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Before moving forward with your transformation, create a checklist of what you would like to have in the space. Decide whether you are willing to rebuild the whole room or just revamp it. A great place to start is trim detailing and paint. In this office, the homeowner wanted a timeless look that was modern but not contemporary. We did classic, wide beams stained in rich ebony with a contrasting ceiling. The charcoal adds richness and depth against the lighter gray walls without making the room too dark.

A theatre room is a great place to watch the big game or movie with the family. Mixing colors and finishes can create a feminine/masculine space that everyone will enjoy. In this south Tulsa home, the client wanted a grand theatre that was reminiscent of Old Hollywood glamour while not being too feminine. The stained columns border the luxe, onyx velvet draped panels that are highlighted with wall torchieres. Fabric panels do double duty; they are stunning and dramatic while being a soft surface to absorb sound.

eeding a place for the man in your life to relax and

Within these spaces he will want to be surrounded by the things

enjoy his favorite things? Whether your idea of relax-

he loves, but she will want to hide the “junk” away. Cabinetry will hide

ing is a quiet spot overlooking the lake or lounging

games and blankets. Open shelving can display cigar boxes, sports

comfortably in front of a big screen, everyone needs

memorabilia or his favorite drink. Distinctive displays like this custom

a space to unwind.

wine holder is functional for bottle storage but is also a great art piece.

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space that is not gloomy. Prefer brighter colors? Consider tones other than white. A light gray cabinet with creamy walls is light without being garish. Play off lighter colors with natural materials that add warmth; a metallic backsplash plays nicely with the wood grain granite. The stone and iron gate add warmth to this wine room surrounded by dramatic white marble flooring and paneling.

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PARTY WITH A PURPOSE BRISKET BOOT CAMP ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY JIM HUMPHREY

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y wife, from time to time, starts a sentence with "I've been working on something." This is usually a good

thing. In the past this has meant a trip to Maine to become a lobster fisherman for a day or driving a NASCAR at 165 miles an hour around the Texas Motor Speedway. But this time it was something totally different. Cheryl went on, "I've arranged to have a Brisket Boot Camp at our house.” Now I've been told I can do some pretty good ribs and my pork butt is a family reunion favorite but brisket has always eluded me. So this was going to be fun, educational and tasty!

LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT THE ‘BOOT CAMP’ WOULD BE HEADED UP BY ARGUABLY ONE OF THE BEST COMPETITIVE BARBECUE CHEFS OKLAHOMA HAS EVER PRODUCED. MIKE HAYS. Mike started his career in competitive barbecue while sampling the offers at the Harwelden Art of Barbecue event in 2004. Christy, Mike's wife said "Your barbecue is better than this." That's all the guy needed and within a week he had a Kingfisher Kooker and in two weeks he was on the road. The road would take him traveling to competitions in 38 states over the next 10 years. His success would garner him sponsors like Royal Oak Charcoal, a national software company, and Jim Beam Distilleries to name a few. He would win or place in over 50 championships including winning back to back Grand Championships at the Jim Beam Classic in 2013 and 2014. This is the guy that would be teaching the Boot Camp. I quickly got my guest list of ‘want-to-be’ pit-masters together and we had a party ... I mean Boot Camp.

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There is a reason I call it a ‘Boot Camp’. Smoking a brisket is not a 30 minute affair. By the time your brisket is ready to serve you have learned beef anatomy, been taught knife skills and lost a lot of sleep.

The Mike Hays Brisket ‘Boot Camp’ started at 6:00 p.m. Saturday with Mike holding court over two 18 lb USDA prime packer briskets. As Mike broke down the brisket into the "point" and the "flat", we quickly learned how to select the perfect brisket for competition showing us the proper meat to fat ratio to look for.

The "point" is smoked to become the burnt ends and the flat, in 16 hours, would become the best brisket I have ever eaten in my life.

The rub is next in the process. This is the stuff the bark is made from. It's a combination of salt, pepper, sugar and herbs that adds flavor enhancing the finished product. Mike uses a combination of two rubs. One off the shelf called Smokin' Guns Hot Rub, the other a concoction of his own secret ingredients. Mike applied it liberally to the meat and then let it sit to allow the rub to work its magic. If you were in competition you would be moving on to ribs, pork butt and chicken prep but for us it was time to learn about fire management.

In competition you can have the best technique, rubs, and meats but if you don't get the fire right … forget about it! Here are a few things to remember about your fire. First you don't have to see smoke to be getting smoke. It makes no difference if you are using charcoal, logs, pellets or gas; you don't want your meat tasting like it came out of a house fire. In-direct heat is best.

Mike likes an off-set smoker with the fire box to the side.

But the number one thing is don't get in a rush. Low and slow is best. Cook at about 225ºF - 250ºF. You can grill a brisket in four hours but you are not going to cut it with a fork like you will if you go low and slow.

Once the smoker gets up to temperature the meat goes on and the cherry wood starts to work its magic.

This is the part where you need some helpers to take turns with fire duty over-night. I made the mistake of recruiting my good friend and my twin brother to help with this task. I didn't realize they had been enjoying the party aspect of the boot camp a little too much. No worries. For the most part all I was doing was refueling the fire and spritzing the brisket with a little no-salt beef broth from time to time.

The moment of truth came at 7:00 a.m. Sunday when Mike returned to check the progress. He checks the meat by hand without probes so not to poke holes in the meat to let the juice out. He liked what he saw so the briskets got yanked, put into foil with some consommé and back on the grill to finish cooking.

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PARTY WITH A PURPOSE (CON TI N U ED)

At about 11:30 a.m. the meat was removed from the foil to reveal some of the most gorgeous smoked meat you have ever set your eyes on. But you don't cut it yet. You let it rest for what seems to be forever, but turns out to be about 30 minutes. Mike slices each piece like he is preparing a presentation plate for the American Royal. He likes to sauce it with a drizzle of two parts Blues Hog Original sauce, two parts Head Country Original and one part defatted brisket juice.

How was the brisket?

Let me answer it this way. We finished with about 20 lbs of brisket and burnt ends.

There were 19 boot campers and there were no leftovers! The meat was fork tender and juice-worthy of a "Jack" Grand Champion.

Mike may not be competing any more but he hasn't lost the touch.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH MIKE HAYS TL: What is the one event that is most memorable?

MIKE: I've been fortunate enough to cook all over the country so it's hard to pin down

an event that is most memorable, but I would have to say that winning my first Grand Championship in Bixby would be at the top of the list, and a very close second would be winning back to back Grand Championships at the Jim Beam Classic in 2013 and 2014.

TL: What is your favorite meat to smoke?

MIKE: My favorite meat to smoke has always been, and will probably always be

pork spare ribs. It's kind of where I started, and continues to be my favorite.

TL: What’s the best piece of advice you can give to the home enthusiast or novice?

MIKE: The best piece of advice I can give to the home enthusiast or novice is to just

be patient and don't focus on your mistakes. There's tons of information online these days to learn from, but the best way to learn is to get out there and just do it. Whether you’re grilling or smoking, just stick with it, even when you’re not successful at first.

Learn all you can about techniques, visit local BBQ contests and talk with competitors, and then take that knowledge out to your patio and put it to use. And keep at it if you don't have a successful cook, because the first time you nail that rack of ribs, or that turkey, or whatever it may be, you'll forget about all the previous disappointments.

TL: You’ve received a lot of honors and awards throughout the country and locally.

Which ones are you most proud of?

MIKE: I been very fortunate as a competitor to have won several contests over

the years. My first Grand Championship was at the Bixby contest in 2006, my 1 year anniversary of competing. I've cooked the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City numerous times and have been lucky enough to be drawn to cook the Jack Daniel's World Invitational 3 times. My proudest accomplishments have come toward the end of my competition career. I was elected by my peers to the Board of Directors of the Kansas City BBQ Society in 2015 and currently serve as the organizations President. In 2016, I was inducted into the Jim Beam BBQ Hall of Fame, and I'm also very humbled and proud to have been inducted into the Oklahoma BBQ Hall of Fame in February of this year. To have your accomplishments and contributions recognized by your peers after 10 years of competing in BBQ contests all over the country is the greatest reward one could ask for.

HOST YOUR OWN BRISKET BOOT CAMP!

Contact Mike at mhays@kcbs.us or by phone 918.693.2659 for your own ‘Boot Camp’.

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The group watches as Mike explains the anatomy of the meat.

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THE SPORT

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KINGS ARTICLE ERIN HOLLAND PHOTOGRAPHY TANNER ALBERT PHOTOGRAPHY

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he sport of polo has been a part of Tulsa’s history since the 1930s. When Southern Hills Country Club

was built, it included a polo field for private matches.

Known as the “Sport of Kings” the fast-paced game caught the attention of well-known Tulsa business man John T. Oxley. At the age of 46, Mr. Oxley took up the sport and increased its popularity in Tulsa.

Polo is a team sport, consisting of 4 players on horseback. Each player has a position with certain responsibilities to accomplish the objective of driving a small white plastic ball, through the opposing teams’ goal posts with a long handled mallet. Player No. 1 is an offense focused position. Player No. 2 is the key to both offensive and defensive plays. Player No. 3 is the tactical leader of the team, while No. 4 is primarily defensive.

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The sport is not for the faint of heart. Equestrian helmets and riding

Country Polo. Green Country Polo is always looking to introduce

boots are required for the players to protect themselves, and some

interested players to the sport. Several of their club members play

wear knee pads and gloves. Polo saddles are English style, which are

in The Center Polo Classic which features all the glamour of the

flat with no knee supports. The horses wear ankle wraps for protection.

matches on the coasts: complimentary champagne, ladies in large

The field is approximately the length of 9 football fields! The horses

hats and the traditional divot stomp at half-time. For information on

are called polo ponies despite the fact they are full-size horses. Polo

the Center Polo Classic, see event information in the sidebar.

ponies must have speed, stamina, agility and they must be easily maneuverable. Extensive training is required so the pony does not become spooked during the match. Each player has multiple ponies per match as the speed of the game requires extensive running each chukka, or 7 min play period. Matches can last from 4 to 8 chukkas.

In 1994, John T. Oxley was inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame as one of the best all-time polo players in the world. In 2003, he was inducted into the Tulsa Historical Society’s Hall of Fame. Mr. Oxley was the captain of the winning teams of both the 1961 and 1966 U.S. Open, and he won the International Gold Cup at 83. He opened his own farm near Owasso to raise polo ponies, quickly becoming one of the largest commercial producers of polo ponies in the country.

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Polo’s popularity in Tulsa dwindled after Mr. Oxley’s retirement

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and passing in the 1990s. In other areas of the country, polo remains

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

a popular sport, and it is common for teams to host charity benefit

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matches. This is what sparked the creation of The Center Polo Classic

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with Physical Challenges. Initially the idea was pitched by local busi-

VIP lounge tent with an open bar and brunch style heavy hors d'oeuvres.

nessman Steve Cox, who has played and loved polo for many years.

When The Center heard about the idea, they were quick to realize the great potential of a charity polo match and the event was created.

The John T. Oxley polo field at Mohawk Park was the perfect location to host the first match in 2013 and has been the location ever since.

The Center honored Mr. Oxley’s contributions to the sport at the

Tailgating Spots on the field edge can be reserved for $250 or $300 and includes a private 10 x10 tent for personal parties.

General admission tickets are available for pre-purchase or at the gate for $25. Children 12 and under are $10.

All guests receive complimentary water and champagne (with ID).

The event is family friendly and features several kids activities.

second annual Classic in 2014, by creating the Center Heritage

All proceeds benefit The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges,

Award, honoring legacy supporters of the organization and of polo in

a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for individu-

Tulsa. The Oxley family was the first to be awarded this honor.

als with physical disabilities to enhance their quality of life.

Tulsa has had a few polo clubs over the years, most recently, Green

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El Tequila Privado COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND GEORGE STRAIT INTRODUCES CODIGO 1530 TO TULSA ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE

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n Mexico, tequila is our passion," says Federico "Fede" Vaughan, co-owner of Código 1530.

Vaughan, along with co-owner Ron Snyder, investor George Strait and

wife Norma, and Creative Director Betsy Heneghan, recently introduced the brand to Tulsa at a private party in the home of Greg and Brandy Laird.

What started as an idea on the golf course between friends is now a luxury

Blanco Rosa Reposado Añejo BLANCO ($49)

Código 1530 Blanco is an unrested tequila.

It's clear and pure, enveloping the essence of its storied history. It has a strong agave flavor with a touch of citrus sweetness and is best enjoyed as

tequila brand igniting all over the United States.

As neighbors in Cabo San Lucas, Vaughan and Snyder developed a friendship over the years, one that was motivated by their common interests, including a fondness for tequila.

a chilled shot or in a margarita or cocktail.

ROSA ($65)

Código 1530 Rosa is gently rested for one

month in uncharred, French White Oak barrels, which have held the finest Cabernet wine in Napa Valley. It is as beautiful as it is delicious and best when sipped or enjoyed in a cocktail.

REPOSADO ($69)

1530 Margarita

Rosa Cocktail

"We all met in Cabo San Lucas," says investor and country music icon George Strait, who has taken a break from touring and is performing select shows in Las Vegas throughout 2017. "We became friends, played golf, and drank Fede's no-name tequila in a random bottle. We'd have a shot and take a shot. And every time we'd say that we needed to bring this to the States."

Snyder says, "We wanted the Tequila to be available wherever we went.

So Fede and I visited the local distillery in Amatitán where our beloved tequila was made by a family that has been producing tequila for five generations, and realized how unparalleled their production process really was.

We knew then we had to share it with the world."

Código 1530 Reposado is aged six months in

French White Oak wine barrels. It offers subtle hints of many of the signature flavors found in whiskeys, including vanilla, chocolate and caramel. It's warm, smooth, and pairs well with food.

ANEJO ($119)

Código 1530 Añejo is carefully aged for 18

months in French White Oak wine barrels, and has already been lauded among spirits aficionados, appreciated best when served neat. In

Código 1530 begins with the very best blue agave in Jalisco, Mexico. The

its first-ever spirits awards entry, Código 1530

blue agave grows exceptionally well there, with the region’s the rich, volca-

Añejo was awarded a Platinum, “Best in Class”

nic soil and pure water sources – the purest in all of Mexico. The agave is

distinction at the 2016 SIP Awards, where it

fermented in handmade stainless steel vats using yeast from a local fami-

was honored as the top tequila among the

ly-owned bakery. It is double distilled which produces the crisp, agave-driven flavors without the harsh afterburn of other tequilas.

Snyder says, "Other manufacturers will keep wringing out every bit of juice they can get. In turn, they remove the integrity of the flavor. For example, when you squeeze a lime, the best juice comes with the first squeeze. If you keep squeezing, you'll end up getting the bitter pith."

Código 1530 tequilas go through a rigorous, proprietary 3-stage process to

Origen competition.

ORIGEN ($299)

Código 1530 Origen is an Extra Añejo tequila

aged for six years. It has a complex, full-bodied flavor profile with lingering notes of vanilla and

ensure its high quality -- it takes 10 kilos of agave to make just 1 liter of Código

caramel. It should be sipped and savored on its

1530. With only 3% efficiency, you might think these businessmen would be

own, ideally with a good cigar.

disappointed in their product. But it's quite the contrary.

Strait says, "I was never much of a tequila drinker. I was like everyone else. I'd shoot it with salt and lime, mainly to get the taste out of my mouth.

For more information, visit Codigo1530.com.

But this tequila is so different. That's why we want people to try it just once.

It's like western swing music, when you hear it once, you love it."

Código 1530 proudly bears the Jerusalem Cross – the cross that sits atop the Jalisco Coat of Arms – as the symbol of its heritage story. Código 1530’s name honors “Los Códigos,” the old world codes and customs that shaped and still live on in Amatitán to this day.

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Renovate & Refine ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BRANDY SANDUSKY

ALEX PALMER BRINGS A VISION TO LIFE

Renovating Tulsa's T

ulsa has always been a haven for amazing architects, design-

all over the success of Blue Dome and Brady District hot spots. The

ers, and builders. You will find many famous names lining the

Bull in the Alley with its elusive and delicious desirability, the new

halls of museums; the namesakes of buildings that stand as relics

face of the Dilly Diner, the Prairie Brewpub, and Elgin Park Sports Bar

of their accolades. Most want their name first and their work show-

& Brewery are just a few establishments in his portfolio. Alex is no

cased second. Alex Palmer, however, considers himself one of the

stranger to working on historical properties. He has over two decades

silent majority; someone who wants his quality, custom work to be

of experience remodeling Tulsa mid-town residential projects, nota-

his homage rather than his name.

bly renovating the Tulsa Little Theater (Delaware Playhouse) in 2005.

Clients come to him with thoughts, concepts, plans, or these days,

He and his team have plenty of references in the traditional aspects of

Pinterest boards which he turns into a reality. They can literally see

commercial and residential construction; building out medical facil-

their dreams come true before their eyes. To say that his success

ities, restaurants, salon/spas, commercial office spaces, multi-family

comes from ‘word of mouth’ would be an understatement. He’s no

as well as numerous individual’s residential properties. You don’t have

social media sensation or reality TV star, but a true testament to

to be a Tulsa landmark to get your project in their hands. However,

hard work and fortitude. Still, you will have an easier time spotting

custom projects are where Landmark Construction really shines.

his work than meeting Alex himself. He often remains ambiguous as

Alex has a strong work ethic and a dedication to an excellent final

he partners with other amazing Tulsa designers, contractors, owners,

product. Considering he hung his hat in Broken Arrow for the past 20

and entrepreneurs to give each project that unique spin or quality

years, it is no surprise he and his wife Christy own a couple of historic

execution that demands appreciation.

buildings in The Rose District, downtown BA. Behind every good man

Alex Palmer is the owner and operator of Landmark Construction & Management Services. After 25 years of building and remodeling

is a great woman, so it makes sense that Christy too is a successful business owner, operating a salon for over 20 years.

in northeast Oklahoma, Palmer has of late, focused his skills in Tulsa’s

“We take pride in what we do,” Alex says. “Personally, I get a lot

urban redevelopment of downtown. Landmark has its fingerprints

of joy from making things better.” He also attributes his ability to

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