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The future before us is as pristine as the calendar; what better time than the new year to make a fresh start for your health and yourself? Whether cost-efficient ways to get moving toward improved fitness or a summary of cosmetic procedures recommended by area aestheticians, we’re here to help you get your mojo back.

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67 Midcentury décor and personally significant art combine to make the Barnes home shine; while their contents are worthwhile, these coffee table books are worth judging by their covers.

back at an eventful half-century on the 50th anniversary of becoming Miss America; Edmond boutique Emory Anne’s holds a special collection of colorful home furnishings; fashionable jewelry recommendations to draw eyes to your ears; a tongue-in-cheek set of psychic predictions for the coming year; celebrating the YMCA’s ongoing commitment to aiding the community’s less privileged citizens; OKC artist Bennett Berry and the crowd-pleasing power of Photoshop memes.

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64 Elections are contentious business, but this time around the interpersonal fallout has been particularly divisive. Consider this advice for thinking of the long term before burning the bridges of your relationships beyond repair.

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When nature is mired in the gloomy chill of a bleak season, it’s easier than ever to recommend a cast-iron skillet filled with goodness like this queso fundido from Barrios. The exquisitely rich helping of molten cheese with mushrooms and poblano peppers is a perfect topping for handmade flour tortillas, and the perfect starting point for exploring a menu laden with fine Mexican dishes.

89 Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center taps current creativity; mental health advocate Carrie Fisher lends her voice to the JLOC; Norman celebrates the sweeter things in life at the 35th Firehouse Chocolate Festival.

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rearview mirror, and here we are staring at 2017. For being the most wonderful time of the year, the holidays sure can pack a solid punch. But when all is said and done, we’re back on a budget – both monetary and dietary. And then we can start counting the days until spring.

I must confess … I do not make New Year’s resolutions.

While I appreciate the practice for those who have enough follow-through to make it happen, I feel like these promises on paper serve no other purpose than to set myself up for failure. Back in the day, a group of us were loyal YMCA-goers: morning runs followed by a spin class or Bodypump class at noon. And it never failed: During the months of January and maybe half of February, we struggled to find parking spaces – especially at noon. The Short-Timers were in the gym. Of course, after about four to six weeks, the parking problems were alleviated, but it still was a rather annoying duration.

In an effort to not cause the same frustration for today’s dedicated gym crews (and more power to them), I will refrain from purchasing any health club memberships this year. You’re welcome. But what I might do is take a few lessons from the pros on how to stay fit on the cheap, meaning rolling out my yoga mat at home, taking power strolls through my neighborhood and shaving off a few calories here and there. The great thing is that we can be fit and healthy on any budget (pg. 46). But if that isn’t your cup of coffee (with extra cream and sugar), check out the abundance of cosmetic procedures available, starting on page 28, although the latter of the two can be a bit more spendy.

It’s usually recommended to check with your doctor before starting any fitness program, and fortunately, this Best Doctors issue features 185 doctors – in 52 specialties – who have been vetted by other physicians, in a list compiled by Best Doctors in America and audited by Gallup.

Our featured doctors have made great strides in their respective fields. For example, Dr. Ivan Wayne made headlines after saving the life of a Chinese orphan who was abandoned at birth because she had a potentially lethal facial abnormality, and Dr. Adam Hollingsworth is widely considered one of the nation’s pioneers in identifying and treating breast cancer. Learn more about these Best Doctors and the halls of the hospitals they walk, with a complete list beginning on page 33.

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Life’s Rich Pageant The journey from the tiny town of Laverne to the bustle of Oklahoma City was only the beginning for Jane Jayroe. A win in the 1967 Miss America pageant took her from San Francisco to Washington to the American lines in Vietnam. In this conversation, she looks back at that turbulent time and her life over the 50 years since.

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Those who grew up in or who have studied the 1960s know it was a decade of change. Before you entered the national consciousness, what was life like for you growing up in rural Oklahoma? “Memory probably blurs things a little, but I believe my time growing up in rural, small-town Oklahoma with a loving family was about as good as it gets. Laverne was a close community that was supportive of school activities, people attended church and tried to live those values. It was an encouraging place to live and learn. We were fairly insulated from beatniks.”

What were your thoughts at the time – leaving your parents, your friends and your hometown – when you headed out for Oklahoma City University? “At the time, it was a huge leap for me – a shy girl who was very bonded to her mother and unsure about survival in the ‘big city.’ I didn’t know a person at Oklahoma City University when my mother left me in the dorm to begin my freshman year.

But I felt a strong sense of destiny about attending OCU. Thanks to the sacrifice of my school-teaching parents, I was able to see that dream come true. It was a critical step in setting the direction for the rest of my life.”

Jane Jayroe, Miss America and beyond

T HE Y E A R 1967 was one of change in America. Young people

were speaking their minds, tuning in, turning on and dropping out. It was a time of beatniks, Mamas and Papas and Mrs. Robinson. Everywhere you looked, there were flowers in hair, go-go boots and shifting morals. And a war was raging.

Times were changing, but in Oklahoma things were still relatively quiet. Up near the panhandle, a young girl named Jane Jayroe left her rural home in Laverne, headed for college in the big city. Almost overnight, she was thrust into the national spotlight when she became Miss America 1967.

Now, 50 years later, the charming and gracious contestant who won that title sits down for a look back at her life in the 1960s and beyond.

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What are some of your memories of that night in 1967 when you were named Miss America? “I remember being not only surprised but aghast that I had won, and then absolutely crazy afraid. What were the judges thinking? Obviously, they didn’t know what a smalltown simpleton I was. I’d never been on an airplane; I could hardly put two sentences together in front of people. How was I going to be so far away from my family and friends? And how was I going to live up to the title of Miss America?

“The first 24 hours were not joyful. Fortunately, God found a way to give me the courage to trust him with my insecurities. Within 48

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It seems everything was evolving in the 1960s – not only clothes and hairstyles, but music as well. Who were some of your favorite singers or groups? “This is my favorite question, and one I’ve never been asked! Music has always been a favorite part of my life – enhancing every situation, good or bad. It touches me in a way that nothing else does.

“Music theater has always been my first love. As Miss America, I was blessed to have New York City as my home base. I went to Broadway shows at every opportunity. I saw the original casts in shows like ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ ‘Mame’ and ‘Man of La Mancha.’

“The Supremes were my favorite women’s vocal group.

I got to see them in a concert in Portland, Oregon. It was magic. I also loved the 5th Dimension and their original album, which I still have, ‘Up, Up, and Away.’ One reason it was a favorite was my close friendship with their composer Jimmy Webb. Jimmy and I went to high school together in Laverne. He was such a dreamer and an amazing talent.

He played and I sang at every event in Harper County where we were invited. When I was home for Christmas the year before Miss America, Jimmy called from California and said he was playing for some vocal group. Then, ‘Up, Up and Away’ happened and ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix.’ Jimmy is my favorite composer, obviously.

“I loved Dionne Warwick, Johnny Mathis, The Temptations and so many others. My sister was a big Elvis fan. Me, not so much. I liked the Beatles’ music, but wasn’t a big Beatles fan.”

hours, he put encouraging people in my path, and I came to accept that it wasn’t about perfection but faithfulness. I just tried to do the job – some days were better than others.”

were on an airplane with hundreds of returning soldiers. No cheers or welcome home greeted them. No appreciation for their service. It was heartbreaking. I didn’t identify with ‘flowers in your hair.’”

One moment you are young Jane Jayroe from Laverne, Oklahoma, and the next you’re a worldwide phenomenon. How did you handle the instant fame? “I didn’t handle it very well, but grew into it. The press was kind to me and didn’t try to embarrass me by thinking a 19-year-old should have the answer to world peace. They did ask me about Vietnam all the time, which was a blessing. I didn’t have a political opinion about the war, but I wanted to entertain our troops there. As a result of that question being in newspapers all the time, I got to go.”

As the years rolled by, many of us remember your work as a nightly news anchor. Was broadcast journalism something you aspired to? “If I’d ever thought about being a broadcast journalist growing up, that’s what I would have wanted to be. In Laverne, women did one of two things: taught school or worked as a nurse.

Almost every person in my family was in education, so that’s the route I took, partnered with my great passion for music. Thanks to the Miss America journey, I had an opportunity to develop the skills that led to an audition for KOCO as a news anchor. I had spent years speaking under pressure and a lifetime obsessively reading and writing. I loved the storytelling aspect of journalism. I learned the profession on the job in front of the camera. Oklahoma audiences were very forgiving as I fumbled along for a while, learning as fast as I could and working hard. I was so blessed to have found this career. I loved the job both in OKC and in Dallas/Ft. Worth.”

The war in Vietnam was escalating in 1967. What was the reaction of the troops when they saw Miss America in their midst? “The response to six young women from America performing for our troops in Vietnam was beyond words. Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of America’s finest would come hours in advance of our shows – climb trees, sit in the sun or the rain, do whatever they could to get a glimpse of home. It was the most worthwhile opportunity What is life like now for Miss America 1967? “So blessed! I find I’ve experienced. We sang and danced in good weather and bad. purpose and joy by putting together, for many years now, a luncheon We visited hospitals and slept in tents while speaker’s series called Esther Women. I loved the sound of bombs went off nearby. We flew being involved at Oklahoma City University, in choppers skimming the tops of trees; we where I often have a chance to share in the landed on aircraft carriers and were catapultlives of some of our students. I sit on several ed off. The memories are so meaningful, yet I community boards and have always loved to always have trouble describing them. I get very volunteer; I learned that from my mother. emotional about the whole experience. It makes Writing is still a passion, so I’m working on patriotism grow deep when you see the sacrifice another devotional book. up close.

“I married my husband, Jerry, almost 23 JA N E JAY ROE “As a result of those two weeks, I was years ago and we live in Oklahoma City. We summoned to the White House for a private have very similar backgrounds: small town, meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson. played sports and music, grew up in the MethAfterwards, I sat with veterans for the signing of a VA bill. It was a odist church and have degrees from OCU. proud moment.”

“I have one son, Tyler Jayroe, who works in New York City and lives in New Jersey with his wife and two children. Tyler went to Vanderbilt Back home, 1967 was also the year of the “Summer of Love.”

University after graduating from Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City, Young people were headed for San Francisco, putting flowers in and he has an MBA from the University of Virginia. I have so much their hair and embracing a totally different lifestyle. What was love and admiration for my son. It was not easy for him to grow up that like for you as Miss America, always dressed impeccably, to without a dad around, and a mother who received so much attention. see so many kids your age becoming flower children? “Yes, Miss “I worked nights on television most of his life. Tyler is just an America was dressed beautifully. I always traveled in a dress or suit, outstanding young man who is very successful not just in his career with gloves and a hat. Hard to believe now, isn’t it? I often yearned but, more importantly, in his relationships with his family. And he’s to be in jeans with no shoes. But the image I represented was more a great father. I was always just crazy about him, like mothers of only important than my druthers. When you face hundreds of young girls children are. Now I’m so proud of the person he has become. It has weekly who look up at you as a special role model, it’s an easy sacrifice little to do with me; a lot to do with how my parents loved him, and for that privilege of influence. most of all it’s just Tyler. I’m so grateful I got to raise him.

“Change was everywhere. I remember being in a parade in New Jer“Age gives you an opportunity to fully appreciate the gifts life sey with special escorts because of racial tension. At the Miss America brings – like laughing and/or crying in the comfort of strong friendpageant, a small group of women burned their bras on the boardwalk ships, colorful sunsets, rolling thunder, basketball victories, a favorite in front of the convention hall where the pageant was going on. Later, hymn, the smell of rain, holding your husband’s hand, worshiping, I lived the women’s liberation movement, when I became a single kissing grandchildren, a faithful pet, the way music goes inside and mom making my way in the professional world. I found myself the leaves nothing empty, experiencing love. Honest, beautiful things are first woman in many arenas. My professional success all started with around every day, but for most of us, it takes the realization that time an education paid for by the Miss America organization. It was a great is limited before we take good notice and hold them close.” gift to young women in 1967 and continues to be today.

“When I think of San Francisco, I think of the song, ‘This Land is It has been 50 years since you wore that crown and sash. Where Your Land,’ because that’s what the Miss America entertainers sang as has the time gone? “I wish I knew!” - MARK BEUTLER we caught sight of the west coast of America on our return trip from Editor’s note: Read more of Jayroe’s conversation at 405magazine.com/JaneJayroe Vietnam. We landed at Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco. We

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Anne Interiors. Well, it’s a new address – recently opening a new store only a short distance from the old, Emory Anne’s has all the elements it had before … just more of them, and more breathing room. Offering everything for the home from custom upholstery, rugs and art to lamps and accessories, as well as unique gifts, it is an all-encompassing shopping experience.

Owner Anne McCarthy is no stranger to retail: Having her first store in Chesapeake, Virginia, and then slowly dipping her toe back into business after her move to Oklahoma, McCarthy has a knack for what works. It’s no surprise to discover she was an art major, since the store itself consists of a beautiful palette of well-placed color. When asked about her inspiration, Anne goes straight to the brightly hued point: “I love color! It’s one thing people often comment on. People like our look because it is not old world and brown.” It’s clear that she has vision, and evident that she has a great team of people around her. “Our decorating team likes a variety of styles, so we can do just about anything. So if you are looking for urban farmhouse or city contemporary, we’ve got something for you.” - SARA GAE WATERS

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From Gretta Sloane, OKC: Sonya Monique Goddess gold earrings in red suede, $150; Gaia Sunburst earrings, $125

From Naifeh Fine Jewelry, OKC: Tsavorite, diamond and chrysoprase earrings set in 22kt gold, $6,530; Diamond hoops, $4,900

Put an Earring on It E A R CA N DY generally refers to music, but confections for the earlobes are exactly what these little beauties are. In these select few examples of earrings, it’s obvious that the materials used can vary widely: Sunbursts of colored yarn and suede lend a casual but lavish look, while gold, turquoise or quartz suggest a quieter elegance. Simple studs or stylish drops are always a good idea to have on hand, and who would turn down a pair of diamond hoops? If Santa Baby didn’t hear you quite clearly enough, there’s always that backup plan of “treat yourself!” A pair of these would definitely fall into that category. - SARA GAE WATERS

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From BC Clark, OKC: Hand-textured 18kt gold studs from Marco Bicego’s Siviglia Collection, $530; 18kt gold turquoise lollipop earrings by Ippolita, $1,395

From Luxe Objects, OKC: Boheme Deco quartz earrings, $45; Kate Morris black druzy studs, $63

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Prediction Addiction

Your (Unofficial and Unverifiable) Guide to 2017 IF T HER E’S ON E thing I enjoy at the start of the new year,

it’s building a roaring fire and kicking back with a good read – specifically, with a riveting list of coming attractions for the year in the form of psychic predictions. Whether they’re the devil’s playbook or life’s sometimes-legitimate warning label, they are, as predicted, supremely entertaining.

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the “crossing over” of one of the all-time greats among the dearly departed.

Long before Nancy Reagan’s astrologers, the Psychic Friends Network, Miss Cleo or the Long Island Medium, there reigned Jeane “Queen of the Unseen” Dixon, whose syndicated annual predictions could often compel readers to take an alternate route to work – thanks in part to a few home run predictions she’d knocked out of the park, including accurately predicting the deaths of FDR, Joseph Stalin and JFK. (It’s reasonable to think Dixon’s name would be casually removed from the White House guest lists of Nixon and the Reagans; apparently, she remained a hit at parties.)

Although many still carry the stale whiff of Dionne Warwick, psychic websites abound on the Internet. The sheer volume of annual predictions makes it more difficult to separate the psychic wheat from the dabbling chaff, especially during years when drought, famine and pest infestation are predicted to spark a global disruption in the food supply and cripple the American farmer.

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In my quest to find a reliable new steady amid the psychic fray for some 2017 predictions, I came across a psychic’s website that actually came with a warning (and really, shouldn’t they all come with a warning?) which read, Warning: do not read if negative visions of the future make you depressed or distressed.

Of course, that’s good advice for anyone to heed, but it’s also the kind of titillating advisory that makes you lean in for a closer look, the same way you do when the newscaster says, “The graphic nature of what you’re about to see may be disturbing to some viewers.” To me, that’s code for, “Get in here and turn it up.

You’re not going to believe this!”

Naturally, I leaned in for a closer look and discovered (spoiler alert!) that 2017 is the year we’re all doomed, according to the psychic bloggers who contribute to the site. Knowing there’s a possibility of depressing or distressing readers with these negative visions, I’ll extend the same warning for these carefully curated, month-by-month predictions. If you’re reading this online, print out a copy to tuck away in the [predicted] event that you find yourself running to outpace the flow of hot lava behind you.

I’ve already done some of the presorting, editing out scads of unspecific, broad-brushstroke predictions that have all the substance of cotton candy to information-starved readers (i.e., “sometimes the market will be up and sometimes it will be down,” “a beloved celebrity will die,” or “some countries will experience droughts while others experience floods.” Riveting!)

Here are the year’s hotspots: January: Politician in handcuffs after being arrested (and just in time for February sweeps!)

February: Texas secedes from the U.S. (more pressing issue: does the groundhog see his shadow?)

March: All hell breaks loose in the U.S. (this can only mean someone important will get kicked off “The Voice”) April: Congress in shambles (bigger concern: what time will it be in Phoenix when Daylight Savings begins?)

May: A direct quote: “World Stops” (the preppers were right!)

June: Air strikes, military engagement (apparently, the world will reboot and resume its normal activity) July: Laurel and Hardy in the news (this sounds like a stunt to improve the national mood) August: Crabs in the news (use the cream, people!)

September: Secret meetings at Camp David (not a secret anymore) October: DNA discovery (ruh-roh … someone’s busted) November: Ghost towns in the news (please don’t let it be Michael Jackson’s Neverland) December: Lawyer corruption (but when you need one, you need one) As the curator of the list, I’ll be keeping a copy to check off any events that actually come to pass (except during the month of May, when the world will stop). You, on the other hand, should throw this list out and make it a happy and wonderful 2017.

Cheers! - LAUREN HAMMACK

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Oklahoma’s Unsung Champions The YMCA and the community’s well-being

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W HE N OK L A HOM A CI T Y ’S YMCA

first opened its doors one month after the Land Run in May 1889, its founding members had the primary goal of providing a safe haven for those young men who had travelled far and wide in search of a new life in the equally new Oklahoma.

Built on the foundations of charitable intentions, the YMCA has grown with the city, and today is a safe haven for thousands of families who look to this beacon for help and support.

The needs of those people living in the city have, of course, changed between the 1890s and today. Back in the days of the early settlers, hundreds of young men were arriving every day at the Santa Fe Depot and were greeted with a chaotic city struggling to rein in long stretches of bordellos, gambling halls and saloons.

The fledgling YMCA offered food and shelter along with a gym, reading rooms and bathing apartments, away from the temptations of the city.

More than 125 years later, the YMCA is still helping thousands of needy people in Oklahoma with unwavering focus on the belief that all people are capable of greatness, but not everyone is born with the resources to succeed. For many of us, it exists to provide a place to exercise, but for thousands of families in our community, it offers a lifeline … without shouting about its great achievements. Today the Y is providing support in all areas from afterschool care to cancer support, and from advocacy to food security.

More than half a million Oklahomans live in poverty, and 15 percent of families do not have enough money to feed their

families – something as basic as a bed is a luxury for many. The Y’s annual food program was set up in 2012, and over the years has fed more than 4,000 children.

Three years later, a need was identified in the Oak Grove Community, and in response a Pop-Up Food and Fun program was established in which school children are given a meal, help with homework and fun activities to take part in after school.

From this grew their addition to the Angel Tree project, which provides children in the community with Christmas gifts. It was through Angel Tree that staff at the Y met many children who had listed a bed on their Christmas wish list, and so the Sleep to Succeed drive was started.

Through partnerships with businesses in the city, the program has helped provide beds and bedding for more than 240 children in one year, with plans for more deliveries in 2017.

Mom-of-six Heather said the Y’s programs have been life-changing for her family, adding: “I have been overwhelmed with the generosity of the Y and the volunteers. The food that my kids receive after school every day is such a big help, and now they don’t have to sleep on the floor anymore.”

Lonnell and his sons have the Y to thank for getting them back on track after the tragedy of losing his wife. They received financial assistance so they could attend the Y as a family every week. Lonnell says the sports programs they took part in “began to brighten our spirits.”

“Thanks to the Y, my family has been able to lean on others, and now we are able to be there for those who need someone to lean on,” he says.

Every day the organization faces new challenges, with a greater reliance on donations and volunteers to provide help for the ever-growing need in the community.

The YMCA’s VP of Communications Brenda Bennett said that each year the Y awards more dollars in financial assistance programs than it raises. In 2016, more than $1.3 million was raised to support community needs – yet the organization awarded more than $3.4 million in financial assistance.

“Every dollar donated to the Y has a lasting impact on the people in the communities we serve,” says Bennett.

As organizers look to the future, they continue to expand and grow as the city does, adapting to change and rising to the challenges. - LOUISE SCRIVENS JANUARY 2017 405 MAGAZINE

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Post-Impressionism Meets Photoshop The varied portfolio of W. Bennett Berry (or Sooners, for that matter) and have ever been on social media, then you are almost certainly familiar with the work of William Bennett Berry. By way of Thunder blog Welcome to Loud City, the local artist’s humorous Photoshop memes ferociously circulate the social network scene before nearly every significant Oklahoma sporting event.

On Facebook, you might see Russell Westbrook riding on the back of a unicorn through a field of flowers, his steed trampling an opponent into the ground. Or a tiny Russ riding on the back of an eagle against the backdrop of an American flag – an image that Westbrook himself posted on his Facebook page on the Fourth of July in 2015, gathering hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic shares and likes. For more than a year, Steven Adams used one of Berry’s memes for his Twitter profile picture, his mustachioed face superimposed over the face of Tom Selleck as Magnum, P.I. “The first one that I can remember was James Harden riding Falcor [from The NeverEnding Story] over downtown OKC,” recalls Berry. “I posted it on Facebook prior to a playoff game in ’12 and after a day or two, people were telling me that they were seeing it appear on social media. The Thunder won the game and, being superstitious when sports are involved, I decided to do another one.”

Not long after that came the first of Berry’s “Westbrook Riding a Unicorn” series. In it, a howling Westbrook and his mystical mount stampede over the Spurs’ Tony Parker – and this equal-parts-ridiculous-and-hilarious image launched Berry’s memes into the national spotlight. “I got a text from a friend telling me that it was all over Twitter,” he remembers. “Not just people with the generic egg for their profile picture, but national NBA writers and websites.”

From there, Berry got in contact with SB Nation’s Thunder website/blog Welcome To Loud City and started making the memes regularly for important games. Four years later, the “Westbrook on a Unicorn” series (along with numerous others) continues to thrive, landing his work on outlets including ESPN, CBS Sports and the NBA’s home page.

And while the Thunder memes have garnered Berry a spotlight as a creative force in Oklahoma, he has also been one of the state’s premier painters for almost two decades. His work, which shows

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at the Howell Gallery in Nichols Hills, is as varied as it is striking. Berry attended Denison University and the Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art in Brittany, France, and received his Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma in 2005.

Over the years, Berry’s style has evolved considerably. “At first, I enjoyed, and still enjoy, Impressionist/Post-Impressionist style landscapes,” he says. “After grad school, I gradually became tighter and more focused on a quasi-realism in the visual sense.

Cityscapes caught my interest and I focused on that, in addition to the large-scale figurative pieces.”

At the Howell Gallery, there are loose French and Italian landscapes, New York cityscapes, pet portraits and a pair of pieces with downtown Oklahoma City as the focal point.

“I’m not sure if I have one style. It’s evolved over the past 15-16 years, and I like to jump back and forth between aesthetics.

Currently I’m trying to get back to the loose, Fauvist or Post-Impressionistic aesthetic, but it’s hard to shake off the urge to grab a tiny brush and get overly detailed and realistic.”

When asked whether his memes influence his painting style or vice versa, he replied, “I’d like to give some long, articulate response driven by aesthetics and color theory, but the Photoshops are their own thing. I try to pay attention to composition like I would with a painting, but that’s about it.”

After all, sports aren’t everything … but we’ll always have Adams, P.I. - MAT T PAYNE

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ou name it, and Janelle Wagner’s probably done it. She started her career in aesthetics in 1995, after a two-year stint as an oncology nurse. “I shifted my career this way and found my passion,” she says, admitting, “It was a switch. I didn’t think I was helping people that much at first – but I am. What I do helps build self-confidence in people.”

Wagner is an aesthetician at Longevity Medical Spa’s newest location in north Oklahoma City. She loves her work, and has tried all of the treatments she performs, so that she fully understands what they do and how they feel.

Let’s start at the top: the face. Wagner says a great self-esteem booster is to lock those wrinkles down. The most effective way to de-wrinkle your face is to indulge in a syringe or two full of delightful neurotoxins. “Botox and other neurotoxins really give you the most bang for your buck,” Wagner says. “When you just want to freshen up, Botox makes a big difference.”

Our Holy Lady of Botox and her lovely sisters, Xeomin and Dysport, are all about relaxing your muscles. Well, OK, actually paralyzing them for a few months, so that the wrinkles that have been created via repetitive motions or expressions take a little sabbatical. “You can use Botox on the forehead, crow’s feet, neck and lip, where it will erase those vertical straw lines that tend to appear after we hit about 40 years old,” explains Wagner.

“Botox and fillers are great when someone is feeling like they need to see a change right now,” says Joan Hardt, owner of Rejuvena Cosmetic Medical Center.

“But for someone thinking in the longer term, I’d say Thermage or DOT Resurfacing or a combination of the two is a good option. Thermage uses radio frequency and is the standard of care. We’ve used it for about 12 years.”

Hardt opened Rejuvena in 2002, after working as an emergency room physician in Oklahoma City. What prompted such a dramatic switch? “I like skin,” she says, simply. “I loved suturing in the ER. It was my favorite thing to do. What I do now is very satisfying because people are so happy and grateful after we finish.

I know I’m really doing something that makes people feel better.”

When it comes to the jawline and neck, TherJANELLE WAGNER’S mage and other radio frequency treatments are TOP THREE effective because they bypass the outer layer of 405 asked Wagner for skin and go to work way down deep. “Thermage three treatments that offer affects change in the tissue through heat and the biggest benefit with by causing contraction,” Hardt says. “There is a minimal downtime and 2.5 square centimeter wand, which we use to go moderate expense. She over the treatment area several times. The wand thought for a minute and said: “What you want to do sends pulses of heat into the deeper tissue without is replace volume, smooth disrupting the surface of the skin.” wrinkles and improve tone Another treatment with relatively little downand texture. So I’d say time is Broad Band Light, or BBL. This is a favorite Botox, Ultherapy and BBL of Wagner’s, and can be used almost anywhere on (BroadBand Light) Laser.”

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“I didn’t think I was helping people that much at first – but I am. What I do helps build selfconfidence in people.” the body. “BBL brightens the skin, evens pigment, stimulates collagen and gives you a healthy glow. It reduces sun damage,” Wagner says.

Did the holidays leave you with a belly that shakes when you laugh, like a bowl full of jelly? Or was it childbirth? Either way, Hardt has a new trick up her sleeve that effectively reduces cellulite anyplace on the body.

“It’s called Reaction, and it’s a combination of suction and radio frequency. It takes 4-8 treatments to get the area in question to its end point, and after that, maintenance is one or two treatments a year,” she says.

Each treatment lasts 30 to 60 minutes and, according to Hardt, there is no ouch involved. “It’s very relaxing, and feels like a deep massage.

The heat is bipolar, and there is no need to use high heat because of the multiple treatments. I believe that radio frequency treatments are one of the next big things in cosmetic medicine,” she says.

Hardt is a dedicated lifelong learner, and is always busy learning about the next “big thing,” another of which she feels certain is something called functional medicine, which benefits your exterior by taking care of your interior. “It’s about healing and helping yourself through preventative medicine, wellness and also aesthetics. For example, autoimmune diseases have been linked to permeable gut syndrome,” she says. She’s taking courses and plans to complete a fellowship, and hopes to offer functional medicine and a broader range of radio frequency treatments later in 2017.

BUT BACK TO THE TOPIC AT HAND No butts about it, cellulite is a bugaboo for many women and some men.

In fact, about 80 percent of women have it. Until recently, treatments for it have been neither plentiful, nor particularly successful. Hardt likes what she sees in Reaction, and Wagner is a proponent of CoolSculpting, which is a non-invasive treatment that yields liposuction-like results.

“With each CoolSculpting session, 25 percent of the fat cells in the treatment area are eliminated,” Wagner says. “I have used it myself on my stomach and muffin top, and flanks. It can be used almost anywhere, like under the chin, bra-line fat, stomach, buttocks, thighs or arms. It delivers a smooth result, and most people need two treatments, which we do about a month apart.” Wagner regularly uses CoolSculpting to fine-tune and smooth out lumpy liposuction results.

Looking for an even less-invasive mood boost? In-office teeth whitening can take years off of your smile. A great haircut and some highlights and lowlights can, too. And although we’ve explored some new-fangled high technology, never ever underestimate the aesthetic powers of a regular fitness routine, plenty of water, a healthy diet and a good night’s sleep.

ZAP TO IT “You know, I have one simple request. And that is to have sharks with frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads.” – DR. EVIL Or just the laser beams. Which one’s for you? Zip it, and we’ll give you the run-down.

ABLATIVE LASERS

These are the big dogs. Ablative lasers work by delivering intense wavelengths of light to your skin, which essentially burns off the outer layers of skin.

That means it will burn off sun damage and lots of wrinkles. Ablative lasers also stimulate the underlying skin, encouraging the formation of collagen.

As the lasered skin heals after the procedure, new skin forms that is smoother and tighter. You might be interested in ablative laser treatment if you want to work on your fine to moderate wrinkles, liver and age spots, acne scars and sun damage.

NON-ABLATIVE LASERS

Medium dogs. Non-ablative treatments work by creating heat in the skin without taking off the top layers. The heat they create down in the deeper layers causes collagen production, which makes the skin look plumper and tighter. These lasers’ power is often delivered to your skin in a “fractionalized” manner, meaning that the heat is delivered through thousands of tiny entry points called microthermal treatment zones. Not as painful, slightly less dramatic results. Great for age spots, milder scars, sun damage and fine wrinkles.

NON-LASERS

Smaller, mixed-breed dogs. This group includes Thermage and other radiofrequency treatments, intense pulsed light therapies, infrared treatments and ultrasound treatments. These are offered under many brand names, and can yield a variety of positive results. Intense pulsed light (IPL) can help with rosacea and redness, skin tightening and even some hair and tattoo removal. Infrared treatments can be used for skin tightening, nonsurgical facelifts and collagen stimulation. Radiofrequency treatments can be used to eliminate fat, tighten the skin and rejuvenate the face. Ultrasound techniques can tighten and firm the skin, increase collagen production and improve elasticity. The treatments in this group have little to no downtime.

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ALL THE FEELS The end results can be really exciting … but for many, a moment of pause occurs when the fear of the unknown sets in. What will BBL really feel like?

Is CoolSculpting going to feel cold? What about Botox? How big are the needles? We asked our experts to describe what some of the procedures in question really feel like, and here’s what they said.

BOTOX/DYSPORT/XEOMIN This is a series of quick sticks. Some are barely perceptible, some are zingers. It just depends. The ones in the center of the forehead tend to be milder, the ones in the crow’s feet definitely smart. There can also be a funny crackling sound as the neurotoxin enters its target. It’s very quick. Immediately after the injections, it looks like there are grapes or marbles under the skin, but that dissipates in minutes.

Tiny spots of blood and light bruising can occur, but this is not a big, painful deal.

BROAD BAND LIGHT A great procedure for evening skin tone, diminishing sun damage and stimulating collagen. There’s not a lot of downtime, but as Wagner puts it, “It takes about a week to like the results.” The treatment itself is done with a laser and feels like a hot, popping rubber band. Over and over. It can be used anywhere on the body and the results are great. Most people see nice results after one treatment, and the collagen production becomes apparent at the 30-day mark or so.

COOLSCULPTING It’s going to be uncomfortable, but you probably won’t scream. This procedure freezes and kills fat cells – and it works. Results are smooth, and start to be visible within weeks of treatment.

A suctioning wand applicator, reminiscent of a vacuum cleaner attachment, is placed on the treatment area. It sucks the skin and fat up into it a bit, and then it gets really cold. REALLY cold. The suction sensation varies based on each person and body part being treated. It can feel like a mild tugging or pinching. The cold is pretty uncomfortable, like an ice pack you can’t take off, for about eight minutes, and then the area becomes numb and it’s no big deal. Then, after treatment, the area must be massaged to increase effectiveness. This part of the process can also hurt, much like when you’ve been out in the snow and you come inside and your toes hurt as they thaw.

THERMAGE As Hardt puts it, Thermage used to be “exceedingly painful,” but innovations in the wand used to deliver the treatment have made it much better. “They have made the piece that is in contact with the skin larger, so the sensation is less localized, and they have added vibration to it, which distracts the mind from the sensation.”

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CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? WH E N YO U WANT to do a little fine-tuning, but you don’t want to bump into anyone while you’re doing it, a great way to keep it on the down-low is to head south about an hour.

Sole’renity, the spa in Sulphur’s upscale Artesian Hotel, became a medical spa in July.

Owner Rhonda Mordecai says she sees groups of women come down for spa weekends with a little extra kick. “We are very discreet, and we’re becoming known as a place where women can go, who want to have certain things done, perhaps without their husbands knowing,” Mordecai says. “Our medical director, Dr. Kim Charles Jones, is very conservative in his approach to medical spa services.”

Sole’renity offers a unique treatment, the HydraFacial MD, which is customizable and can include lymphatic drainage, microdermabrasion and chemical peels ranging in strength from mild to deep. “We offer injectable gels and fillers. Volbella is a filler for lips, which has lidocaine built into it so the discomfort is minimized,” she says.

“HydraFacial MD is a non-invasive, multistep treatment that combines the benefits of next-level hydradermabrasion, a chemical peel, automated painless extractions with no pinching and a special delivery of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and peptides. It does all of this in one quick treatment that delivers real results without downtime or irritation,” Mordecai says. “Hydrafacial is just not for your face – you can have Hydrafacial treatments for your hands, arms, back, décolleté.”

This month, Sole’renity is launching a line of body wraps, which Mordecai is very excited about. “The treatment area is measured, then the product is applied and the wrap is left in place for 45 minutes. When it’s removed, the results are significant, from five to 20 inches depending on the location. Now, most of that is water, but it’s a very popular treatment for brides to do before their big day.”

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185 physicians in the Oklahoma city area, as chosen by their peers, excerpted from the Best Doctors in AmericaÂŽ 2015-2016 database

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The result is the Best Doctors in America® List, which includes the nation’s most respected specialists and outstanding primary care physicians in the nation. These are the doctors that other doctors recognize as the best in their fields. They cannot pay a fee and are not paid to be listed and cannot nominate or vote for themselves. It is a list which is truly unbiased and respected by the medical profession and patients alike as the source of top quality medical information.

Gallup® has audited and certified Best Doctors, Inc.’s database of physicians, and its companion The Best Doctors in America® List, as using the highest industry standards survey methodology and processes. These lists are excerpted from The Best Doctors in America® 2015-2016 database, which includes over 40,000 U.S. doctors in more than 40 medical specialties and 400 subspecialties. The Best Doctors in America® database is compiled and maintained by Best Doctors, Inc. For more information, visit bestdoctors.com or contact Best Doctors by telephone at 800-6751199 or by e-mail at research@bestdoctors.com. Please note that lists of doctors are not available on the Best Doctors website.

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Karen J. Beckman University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Cardiovascular Institute OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 2E 825 NE 10th St 405-271-7001 Harold M. Burkhart The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, 2nd Fl 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-5789 Robert Mel (Mel) Clark INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians Bldg B, Ste 400 3433 NW 56th St 405-947-3341 Ralph Lazzara University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Heart Rhythm Institute OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 2E 825 NE 10th St 405-271-7001 Sabrina D. Phillips University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Cardiovascular Institute OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 2E 825 NE 10th St 405-271-7001 Sunny Sen Po University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Heart Rhythm Institute OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 2E 825 NE 10th St 405-271-7001 Dwight W. Reynolds University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Cardiovascular Institute OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 2E 825 NE 10th St 405-271-7001

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Matthew J. Britt INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Division of Pulmonary Medicine 3300 Northwest Expy 405-753-6200

DERMATOLOGY David K. Duncan 2413 Palmer Cir 405-321-3868

Michael D. John Edmond Dermatology Clinic 620 W 15th St 405-359-0551 Thomas Stasko OU Physicians Dermatology 619 NE 13th St 405-271-6110

James B. Stewart, Jr. 3705 W Memorial Rd, Ste 101 405-751-0020 Thomas D. Urice 2413 Palmer Cir 405-321-5322

FAMILY MEDICINE

James R. Barrett University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-4311 Ryan M. Biggers OU Physicians Mid-Del Family Medicine 1212 S Douglas Blvd 405-736-6811 James Lee Brand University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-4311 Steven A. Crawford University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-3537 Jeffrey B. Cruzan INTEGRIS Family Care Memorial West 5915 W Memorial Rd, Ste 300 405-773-6415 Cheyn D. Onarecker St. Anthony Family Medicine Center 608 NW 9th St, Ste 1100 405-231-3000 Tomas P. Owens, Jr. Great Plains Family Medicine Center 3500 NW 56th St, Ste 100 405-951-2855 Kalyanakrishna Ramakrishnan University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-3537 A. Vail Stephens Long Term Care Specialists 4334 Northwest Expy, Ste 175 405-557-1200 Peter A. Winn University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-4311 John Zubialde University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-3537

FAMILY MEDICINE/ HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Robert C. Salinas University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-4311

GASTROENTEROLOGY William M. Tierney University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Section of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 4E 825 NE 10th St 405-271-3445 Joe C. Zuerker Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 4200 W Memorial Rd, Ste 901 405-749-4247

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Robin K. Gonzalez St. Anthony Physicians North 6201 N Santa Fe Ave, Ste 2010 405-272-5555 Laurence Z. Rubenstein OU Physicians Senior Health Center O’Donoghue Research Bldg, Ste 150 1122 NE 13th St 405-271-3050 Robert C. Salinas University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-4311 Bryan Struck OU Physicians Senior Health Center O’Donoghue Research Bldg, Ste 150 1122 NE 13th St 405-271-3050 Peter A. Winn University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Family Medicine Clinic 900 NE 10th St 405-271-4311

GERIATRIC MEDICINE/ HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Bryan Struck OU Physicians Senior Health Center O’Donoghue Research Bldg, Ste 150 1122 NE 13th St 405-271-3050

HAND SURGERY

Thomas C. Howard III McBride Orthopedic Hospital Clinic 1110 N Lee Ave 405-230-9270

Dr. Ivan Wayne

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FACI A L PL A STIC SURGEON

Board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Ivan Wayne is Senior Examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and was until recently Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has been practicing in Oklahoma for 14 years.

Dr. Wayne and his team made the news headlines after saving the life of Chinese orphan Maisy Root, who was abandoned at birth because she had a potentially lethal black growth on her face, which was considered bad luck. Adopted by a couple in Oklahoma who took her to Dr. Wayne and his team, they removed the growth and eight procedures later there is barely a sign it was ever there.

Dr. Wayne currently runs his own practice, W Facial Aesthetics, specializing in rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation and facial reconstruction following skin cancer removal.

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MEDICAL GENETICS

Klaas Wierenga The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Pediatric Genetics OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 5D 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-4211

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY

INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Opening as a 200-bed hospital in 1959 in northwest Oklahoma City, half a century later that “hospital on a hill” now stands as the cornerstone for a comprehensive medical campus that includes physician buildings, specialty institutes and a fitness center. Integris has seen many expansions and advancements through the years – it is now home to eight Centers of Excellence and has led the way with many Oklahoma firsts, including participation in the nation’s first six-way, multi-hospital, domino kidney transplant, and housing one of the nation’s first proton therapy centers.

Today it has 500 beds and is the state’s largest, nonprofit, Oklahoma-owned health care system with almost 10,000 employees working in 160 clinics statewide. It ranks in the top 25 among health care organizations that are wired with high technology imaging and patient information systems. Integris Baptist Medical Center is designated as an Institute of Quality for Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Medical Intervention, Rhythm Disease Diagnosis and Treatment.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Michael Stuart Bronze University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Section of Infectious Diseases OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 4E 825 NE 10th St 405-271-3445

John Rudman Harkess Mercy Clinic Infectious Disease - North Meridian Bldg D 13313 N Meridian Ave 405-529-5759 James Leroy Kirk, Jr. Mercy Clinic Infectious Disease - North Meridian Bldg D 13313 N Meridian Ave 405-529-5759 Michelle R. Salvaggio University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Infectious Diseases Institute Presbyterian Professional Bldg, Ste 430 711 Stanton L. Young Blvd 405-271-6434 Leonard N. Slater Oklahoma City VA Medical Center Section of Infectious Diseases 921 NE 13th St 405-456-2511

INTERNAL MEDICINE Mary Ann Bauman INTEGRIS Family Care Central Bldg C, Ste 500 3400 Northwest Expy 405-945-4787

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Dustan P. Buckley Mercy Clinic - Internal Medicine Bldg C 13313 N Meridian Ave 405-254-9690 Thomas C. Coniglione Oklahoma Sports Science & Orthopedics 9800 Broadway Ext, Ste 201 405-419-5440 Michael K. Crawford 13321 N Meridian Ave, Ste 210 405-748-4343 S. A. Dean Drooby 5728 NW 132nd St 405-603-7610 Earl Sanders Elliott INTEGRIS Family Care Central Bldg C, Ste 500 3400 Northwest Expy 405-945-4805 Erin Kathleen Glasgow INTEGRIS Family Care Central Bldg C, Ste 500 3400 Northwest Expy 405-945-4433 Brian P. Levy 124 N Bryant Ave, Ste C4 405-330-7606 Kersey Winfree Saints Medical Group Metro 100 W Main St, Ste 200 405-815-5060

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NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Naina Gross University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Neurosurgery The Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center, Ste 4000 1000 N Lincoln Blvd 405-271-4912

Philip C. Comp University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center Blood and Bone Marrow Cancers Clinic 800 NE 10th St, 2nd Fl 405-271-8299

Craig Rabb University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Neurosurgery The Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center, Ste 4000 1000 N Lincoln Blvd 405-271-4912

Brian Vincent Geister INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma 5911 W Memorial Rd, Ste 200 405-552-0490

Michael E. Sughrue University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Neurosurgery The Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center, Ste 4000 1000 N Lincoln Blvd 405-271-4912

Johnny R. McMinn Jr. INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma 5911 W Memorial Rd, Ste 200 405-552-0490 Craig Lee Reitz Mercy Oncology Physicians 4401 W McAuley, Ste 2700 405-751-4343 George B. Selby University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center Blood and Bone Marrow Cancers Clinic 800 NE 10th St, 2nd Fl 405-271-8299

NEPHROLOGY

Aly Mohamed Elsebai Aly Oklahoma Nephrology 3366 Northwest Expy, Ste 730 405-951-4944 Satish Kumar University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Section of Nephrology OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 4E 825 NE 10th St 405-271-8478 Laura Ann Isaacs Rankin Kidney Specialists of Central Oklahoma Bldg D, Ste 550 3366 Northwest Expy 405-942-5442 Chris M. Sholer 4334 Northwest Expy, Ste 106 405-842-8298

NEUROLOGY

Brent A. Beson 4221 S Western Ave, Ste 5000 405-644-5160 David Lee Gordon University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Neurology Clinic OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 5B 825 NE 10th St 405-271-3635 Joshua Kershen Southwest Neurology 4221 S Western Ave, Ste 5000 405-644-5160

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Susan L. Chambers Oklahoma City Gynecology and Obstetrics 11200 N Portland Ave, 2nd Fl 405-936-1000 LaTasha B. Craig OU Physicians Reproductive Medicine 840 Research Pkwy, Ste 200 405-271-1616 Rodney K. Edwards The Children’s Atrium at OU Medical Center Prenatal Diagnostic Center 1200 Children’s Ave, Ste 1A 405-271-5400 Royice Everett Women’s Healthcare Associates 3617 NW 58th St, Ste 200 405-942-5593 Karl R. Hansen OU Physicians Reproductive Medicine 840 Research Pkwy, Ste 200 405-271-1616 David A. Kallenberger INTEGRIS Bennett Fertility Institute ObGyn Specialists Bldg B, Ste 210 3433 NW 56th St 405-945-4701 Amanda Levine Stonebridge Obstetrics and Gynecology 3815 South Blvd 405-341-9996

Laura L. Mackie Oklahoma City Gynecology and Obstetrics 11200 N Portland Ave, 2nd Fl 405-936-1000 Robert S. Mannel University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center Gynecologic Cancers Clinic 800 NE 10th St, Ste 2100 405-271-8707 Donald K. Rahhal Mercy Health Center Center for Women’s Health 4140 W Memorial Rd, Ste 500 405-755-7430 Eli N. Reshef INTEGRIS Bennett Fertility Institute ObGyn Specialists Bldg B, Ste 210 3433 NW 56th St 405-945-4701 Michael R. Seikel INTEGRIS Bennett Fertility Institute ObGyn Specialists Bldg B, Ste 210 3433 NW 56th St 405-945-4701 K. Anthony Shanbour 5720 W Memorial Rd 405-470-2207 John Stanley Mercy Health Center Perinatal Center of Oklahoma 4140 W Memorial Rd, Ste 321 405-748-4726

Jeanne Ann F. King University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Neurology Clinic OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 5B 825 NE 10th St 405-271-3635 Germaine L. Odenheimer Oklahoma City VA Medical Center CANDO Alzheimer’s Clinic 921 NE 13th St 405-456-3365 Elliott D. Ross Oklahoma City VA Medical Center Neurology Service 921 NE 13th St 405-456-3365 Peggy J. Wisdom University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Neurology Clinic OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 5B 825 NE 10th St 405-271-3635

MERCY OKLAHOMA Starting out as an academy in 1884, set up by five sisters of Mercy in present-day Konawa, Mercy has grown to 15 hospitals with a revolutionary cancer detection center.

In 1947, the Sisters of Mercy bought the 85-bed Oklahoma City General Hospital in downtown OKC, and just more than a decade later, the site’s Heart and Research Center performed Oklahoma’s first open heart surgery. It wasn’t until 2012 that Mercy Health Center became Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, and four years later, the Coletta Building opened, serving the city in revolutionary cancer detection and treatment. The building houses Mercy Breast Center, which was the first facility in the state to acquire digital mammography and the first to incorporate breast MRI into routine clinical practice. The center now offers 3D mammography with low-dose radiation. Doctors also have helped pioneer blood screen tests that identify early-stage breast cancer that mammography can’t detect.

DR. BRADFORD, cataract specialist, has begun her term as the 118th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. Dr. Bradford, who was elected by the Academy’s 32,000 eye physician and surgeon members, will hold the office for one year.

Dr. Bradford is a Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology. She is a skilled educator who has directed medical student education at the Dean McGee Eye Institute/University of Oklahoma (DMEI/OU) for more than 20 years and also has been deeply committed to resident surgical education. She has received at least three teaching awards at DMEI/OU, including the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Faculty Honor CYNTHIA A. BRADFORD, MD Award, the Excellence in AttendComprehensive Eye Specialist Professor ing at VA Award, and the prestigious Regents Award for Superior Teaching from the OU College of Medicine.

A native of Texas, Dr. Bradford earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her medical degree (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society) from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston. She was a resident at DMEI/OU before joining the faculty here in 1987.

DR. HESTER sees patients at the Dean McGee Eye Institute’s (DMEI’s) Northwest Oklahoma City Clinic, one of DMEI’s busiest clinics with more than 1,000 patient visits each month.

Building long-term relationships with patients is an important part of eye care. Dr. Hester has many patients to whom he has provided eye care for more than 20 years. He prides himself on being accessible to patients and developing relationships with their other medical providers to address related conditions.

Dr. Hester’s special interests are cataract surgery and lens implant surgery, including use of advanced technology intraocular lenses with an emphasis on multifocal presbyopia correcting lenses and astigmatism correcting lenses. He has experience performing cataract surgery on patients with prior retinal RALPH B. HESTER III, MD and glaucoma surgeries, or after reComprehensive Eye Specialist fractive surgeries such as RK, PRK, or Clinical Associate Professor LASIK. He also has experience with femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Hester performs a large number of cataract surgeries, both downtown at the McGee Eye Surgery Center (MESC) and at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Hester received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma and completed his residency training at the Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma and enjoys training ophthalmology residents in the art of cataract surgery.

DR. JACKSON is a 14-year veteran with the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) and is an expert in LASIK surgery, cataract surgery to correct vision and reduce the need for glasses, and post-LASIK cataract surgery. He is a team ophthalmologist to the OKC Thunder and is the cataract and refractive surgeon of choice for prominent business leaders, major university football players and coaches, NFL quarterbacks, and NBA players.

Dr. Jackson lectures nationally and internationally and is the author of numerous book chapters and scientific publications. As a Clinical Associate Professor and Medical Director of DMEI’s Stephenson Laser Center, he teaches residents and fellows and contributes to clinical trials advancing the field of ophthalmology.

Dr. Jackson received his medical DAVID W. JACKSON, MD degree from the University of New Comprehensive Eye Specialist Clinical Associate Professor Mexico. He received his ophthalmology training at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he was voted chief resident by faculty and peers. At Baylor, he went on to complete a fellowship in cornea, refractive and anterior segment surgery.

Dr. Jackson’s wife, Traci, is a first grade teacher and early childhood development educator at John W. Rex Charter School. They have three sons. He would enjoy the opportunity to care for you and your family.

DR. KHAIMI sees pediatric and adult glaucoma patients.

His interests include complex anterior segment surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), laser and filtering/ drainage implant surgery, and routine and complex cataract surgery. He also serves as the Team Lead Ophthalmologist for the OKC Thunder.

Dr. Khaimi is the pioneer/developer of the minimally invasive glaucoma procedure – Ab Interno Canaloplasty (ABiC). ABiC now enables surgeons to intervene earlier in glaucoma than with conventional filtering procedures, and doctors and patients get the added benefit of simplified post-operative follow-up and fewer side effects and complications compared with trabeculectomy. As a world authority in ABiC, Dr. Khaimi has been asked to do live surgery and help launch the procedure internationally.

MAHMOUD A. KHAIMI, MD He has delivered many national Glaucoma Eye Specialist Clinical Associate Professor and international lectures and is the associate editor for the glaucoma textbook Essentials of Glaucoma Surgery and has authored a number of other book chapters and publications. Dr. Khaimi serves as vice-chair of the glaucoma panel for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Practicing Ophthalmologists Curriculum and is lead investigator for numerous nationally recognized clinical and surgical research trials.

Dr. Khaimi and his wife, Suzie, have five children.

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DR. SARKISIAN is the director of the glaucoma fellowship at the Dean McGee Eye Institute and serves as a clinical professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Sarkisian received his MD from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed an ophthalmology residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center (SUNY Downstate) in Brooklyn, New York and did a fellowship in glaucoma at the Hamilton Eye Institute at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.

Dr. Sarkisian has a special interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) combined with cataract surgery, and he was the first surgeon in Oklahoma (and the second in the United States) to perform the CyPass glaucoma implant STEVEN R. SARKISIAN, JR., MD since its FDA approval. He has also Glaucoma and Cataract Surgeon Clinical Professor recently published a book about Glaucoma Fellowship Director MIGS entitled, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, a Practical Guide. Dr. Sarkisian speaks both nationally and internationally about MIGS and last year went on a mission teaching surgeons in Ethiopia how to perform the CyPass glaucoma implant. Finally, Dr. Sarkisian is on the editorial board of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma Today and is listed in Woodward/White’s Best Doctors in America, Castle and Connolly Top Doctors, and Oklahoma Super Doctors.

DR. SHAH’S expertise includes managing patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and other complex issues of the retina. Dr. Shah manages an efficient clinic and surgery schedule, seeing patients at DMEI’s Oklahoma Health Center and Lawton locations.

Dr. Shah is considered one of the world’s experts in using technology in eye care. He moderates and lectures at courses regarding technology at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shah is the co-developer of Eye Handbook, the most popular mobile application in eye care. He is the editor for the Retina Section for EyeWiki and was recently honored with the Secretariat Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his services.

Dr. Shah has authored over 70 VINAY A. SHAH, MD peer reviewed research publicaVitreoretinal Specialist tions and book chapters. He was Clinical Associate Professor recently invited as the Inaugural Alumni Guest Speaker at the University of Missouri Kansas City Ophthalmology Symposium and Resident Graduation in June 2016. Dr. Shah is an investigator for several clinical trial studies, including one related to diabetic retinopathy with Harold Hamm Diabetes Center and Harvard University; an oncology clinical trial with Stephenson Cancer Center; and various wet/dry macular degeneration studies.

DR. SIATKOWSKI sees children at the Eye Clinic at OU Children’s Hospital, while also seeing both adult and pediatric patients at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI). His primary clinical interests include strabismus, abnormal eye movements, eye muscle surgery, retinopathy of prematurity, and neurologic diseases of the visual system.

Dr. Siatkowski currently serves as Vice President-Elect of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and is a member of the Program Directors’ Council for the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. He is a former Director of the American Board of Ophthalmology, past President of the Christian Ophthalmology Society, and past ViceChair of the Residency Review Committee for Ophthalmology.

Dr. Siatkowski has received six R. MICHAEL SIATKOWSKI, MD different teaching awards throughPediatric and Neuro-Ophthalmology David W. Parke II, MD Endowed Professor out his career and has given dozens Vice Chair for Academic Affairs of invited lectures on five different Residency Program Director continents. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and has received grant support from the National Eye Institute for 21 of the last 23 years. Dr. Siatkowski is a recipient of a Presidential Professorship from the University of Oklahoma and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Siatkowski is a father of three and married to Dr. Rhea Siatkowski, a Cornea and External Disease Specialist also in practice at Dean McGee Eye Institute.

DR. SIATKOWSKI is a cornea, external disease, uveitis, cataract, conjunctival, and anterior segment ocular surgeon. After completing her medical degree at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University in New York, she completed her residency and her cornea and external diseases fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami.

Dr. Siatkowski manages an extremely busy clinic and surgery schedule to help restore vision to her patients. Dr. Siatkowski’s interests are dry eye, severe ocular surface disease, auto immune disease, Sjogren’s syndrome, keratoprosthesis, chemical injury and ocular oncology, corneal transplant, and Fuchs dystrophy.

For Dr. Siatkowski, restoring vision is what it is all about. The combination of basic and clinical research at the Institute gives her RHEA L. SIATKOWSKI, MD the very latest tools to combat corCornea and External Disease Specialist Clinical Associate Professor neal diseases. Her access to such ground-breaking technology and procedures, and her experience, has helped Dr. Siatkowski make the Cornea/ External Disease program at the Dean McGee Eye Institute one of the top-tier programs in the nation.

Dr. Siatkowski is a mom to three active teenagers and married to Dr. R. Michael Siatkowski, a Pediatric and Neuro-Ophthalmologist also in practice at the Dean McGee Eye Institute.

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BEST DOCTORS

Gary F. Strebel 4200 W Memorial Rd, Ste 201 405-749-4200 Joan L. Walker University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center Gynecologic Cancers Clinic 800 NE 10th St, Ste 2100 405-271-8707 Robert A. Wild University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 3C 825 NE 10th St 405-271-5239

OPHTHALMOLOGY Charles P. Bogie III 5622 N Portland Ave, Ste 200 405-528-8193

Cynthia A. Bradford Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of General Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1090 Reagan H. Bradford, Jr. Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Retina and Vitreous 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1092 Adam G. de la Garza 16315 N May Ave 405-521-0041 Bradley K. Farris Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of NeuroOphthalmology 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1091 Stephen R. Fransen Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Retina and Vitreous 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1092 Layne E. Goetzinger Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of General Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1090 Darin Haivala Retinal Associates Of Oklahoma 12318 Saint Andrews Dr 405-752-0717 Ralph B. Hester III Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery 3500 NW 56th St, Ste 101 405-271-9500

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David W. Jackson Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of General Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-6146 Mahmoud A. Khaimi Dean McGee Eye Institute Glaucoma Service 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1093 Ronald M. Kingsley Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Retina and Vitreous 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1092 Robert E. Leonard II Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Retina and Vitreous 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1092 Annie Moreau Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Parke Pavilion, Ste 332 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1096 Rebecca K. Morgan Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Low Vision Rehabilitation 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1793 Sumit K. Nanda Oklahoma Retinal Consultants Bldg D, Ste 750 3366 Northwest Expy 405-948-2020 Anil D. Patel Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of NeuroOphthalmology 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1091 Steven R. Sarkisian, Jr. Dean McGee Eye Institute Glaucoma Service 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1093 Vinay A. Shah Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Retina and Vitreous 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1092 Raymond Michael Siatkowski Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1094 Rhea L. Siatkowski Dean McGee Eye Institute Cornea and External Diseases Pavilion A, 1st Fl 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1095 Scott C. Sigler Eye Associates 2020 E 15th St, Ste B 405-348-9993

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Gregory L. Skuta Dean McGee Eye Institute Glaucoma Service 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1093 Thomas C. Wolf 3431 South Blvd St, Ste 105 405-562-2036

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Thomas C. Howard III McBride Orthopedic Hospital Clinic 1110 N Lee Ave 405-230-9270 James Calvin Johnson Oklahoma Sports Science & Orthopedics 9800 Broadway Ext, Ste 203 405-419-5412 Ghazi M. Rayan INTEGRIS Hand and Microsurgery Center Bldg D, Ste 700 3366 Northwest Expy 405-945-4888 Brock Schnebel McBride Orthopedic Hospital Clinic 1110 N Lee Ave 405-230-9270 David Carlton Teague University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 1300 825 NE 10th St 405-271-2663 John F. Tompkins II Oklahoma City VA Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery 921 NE 13th St 405-456-3379

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Keith F. Clark Oklahoma City Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic Saints Medical Plaza 535 NW 9th St, Ste 300 405-272-6027 John R. Houck, Jr. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians Otolaryngology OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 4C 825 NE 10th St 405-271-1368 Greg A. Krempl University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center Head and Neck Cancers Clinic 800 NE 10th St, 4th Fl 405-271-7559 Michael McGee Otologic Medical Clinic Hough Ear Institute 3400 NW 56th St 405-946-5563

Jesus Edilberto Medina University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center Head and Neck Cancers Clinic 800 NE 10th St, 4th Fl 405-271-7559 Ivan Wayne W Facial Aesthetics 13904 Quail Brook Dr 405-748-5950

PATHOLOGY

Jan V. Pitha Oklahoma City VA Medical Center Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service 921 NE 13th St 405-456-5340 Stanley S. Shrago INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Department of Pathology 3300 Northwest Expy 405-949-6842 James W. Taira Oklahoma Dermatopathology 1211 N Shartel Ave, Ste 202 405-685-3700

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Martha M. Tarpay Mercy Health Center Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Research Center Mercy Tower, Ste 206 4200 W Memorial Rd 405-752-0393

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Edward D. Overholt The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Oklahoma Children’s Heart Center OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 2F 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-5530 Kent E. Ward The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Oklahoma Children’s Heart Center OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 2F 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-5530

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE

Morris R. Gessouroun The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Critical Care Medicine 1200 Everett Dr 405-271-5211

PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS

Laura McGuinn OU Children’s Physicians Child Study Center 1100 NE 13th St 405-271-5700

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER Tracing its roots back to a college of medicine at the turn of the 20th century, today OUHSC is at the forefront of education, research and patient care.

One of only four academic health centers in the nation, it has seven professional colleges serving around 4,000 students in more than 70 undergraduate degree programs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

The Samis Education Center opened in 2012 in response to growing need for more meeting space for research programs, and just one month ago, a nine-story academic building opened. Research at OUHSC has led to the development of many Oklahoma medical companies such as Caisson Biotech and Selexys.

The Stephenson Cancer Center is the largest publicprivate biosciences initiative in state history, making it the only academic cancer center in Oklahoma.

With the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Oklahoma, the Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OUHSC has the state’s largest staff of child specialists to help children and families cope with hospitalization.

Mark Lee Wolraich OU Children’s Physicians Child Study Center 1100 NE 13th St 405-271-5700

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

Piers R. Blackett The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center The Harold Hamm Diabetes Center OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 4D 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-6764 Steven D. Chernausek The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center The Harold Hamm Diabetes Center OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 4D 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-3303

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY John E. Grunow The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Gastroenterology Clinic OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 9E 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-6549

Judith Ann O’Connor The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Gastroenterology Clinic OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 9E 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-6549 Marilyn I. Steele The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Gastroenterology Clinic OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 9E 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-6549

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGYONCOLOGY

Rene Y. McNall-Knapp The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Children OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 10A 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-4412 William H. Meyer The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Children OU Chlidren’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 10A 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-4412

Dr. Gregory L. Skuta

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As president and CEO of the Dean McGee Eye Institute and an Edward L. Gaylord Professor, Gregory L. Skuta is a nationally recognized glaucoma specialist. He has served as president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, from whom he received a lifetime achievement honor award in 2013.

Skuta is chairman of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Ophthalmology and has contributed to more than 115 publications, book chapters and educational materials. His key research and clinical interest is in wound healing and its modulation in glaucoma filtering surgery as well as glaucoma clinical trials. He has served on the board of governors of the World Glaucoma Association, and currently serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Glaucoma.

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PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Robert C. Welliver The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Infectious Diseases OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 5D 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-5703

PEDIATRIC MEDICAL GENETICS

Klaas Wierenga The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Pediatric Genetics OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 5D 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-4211

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Naina Gross University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Neurosurgery The Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center, Ste 4000 1000 N Lincoln Blvd 405-271-4912 Timothy B. Mapstone University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Neurosurgery The Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center, Ste 4000 1000 N Lincoln Blvd 405-271-4912

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY

James M. Richard Children’s Eye Care 11013 Hefner Pointe Dr 405-751-2020 Mark H. Scott Children’s Eye Care 11013 Hefner Pointe Dr 405-751-2020 Raymond Michael Siatkowski Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1094 Tammy L. Yanovitch Dean McGee Eye Institute Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology 608 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-1094

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Joseph P. Davey The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Orthopaedic Surgery OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 3A 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-2669 William A. Herndon The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Orthopaedic Surgery OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 3A 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-2669

William R. Puffinbarger The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Orthopaedic Surgery OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 3A 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-2669

Venugopal (Venu) Gottipati The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine North Pavilion, 7th Fl 1200 Everett Dr 405-271-5215

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

J. Andy Sullivan The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Orthopaedic Surgery OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 3A 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-2669

Mary Anne Wight McCaffree The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine North Pavilion, 7th Fl 1200 Everett Dr 405-271-5215

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Krishnamurthy C. Sekar The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine North Pavilion, 7th Fl 1200 Everett Dr 405-271-5215

G. Paul Digoy Pediatric ENT of Oklahoma 10914 Hefner Pointe Dr, Ste 200 1200 Children’s Ave 405-608-8833

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT MEDICINE

Amy Middleman The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Adolescent Medicine OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 5F 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-6208

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

Betty Pfefferbaum University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Williams Pavilion, Ste 3217 920 Stanton L Young Blvd 405-271-5233 Gregory E. Shadid Norman ADD Center 730 Asp Ave, Ste 210 405-310-4477

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ST. ANTHONY As Oklahoma’s first hospital, starting out as a 12-bed facility that opened in 1898, it has stayed loyal to the midtown area of the metro, helping to breathe new life into a part of town once abandoned by many businesses.

Since, it has had five expansions to become a reputable Oklahoma City hospital with 800 beds.

Following a 10-year, $220 million expansion and renovation, the facility now boasts a new education center, cardiac emergency department and a renovation of its Center for Behavioral Medicine. The crowning point of this extensive investment is the completion of its new Pavilion, which houses a new 36-bed emergency department, two 24-bed intensive care units and a 24bed progressive care unit.

In 2012, St. Anthony also expanded its ministry with the opening of a new St. Anthony Healthplex in the east and south of Oklahoma City, with a further two opening in Mustang and the north of the city. Each includes a full ER, making access to St Anthony’s care far more accessible.

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Kimberly Ernst The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine North Pavilion, 7th Fl 1200 Everett Dr 405-271-5215

Marilyn Barnard Escobedo The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine North Pavilion, 7th Fl 1200 Everett Dr 405-271-5215

Anne G. Wlodaver The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Section of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine North Pavilion, 7th Fl 1200 Everett Dr 405-271-5215

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ PEDIATRIC METABOLIC DISEASES Jeanie B. Tryggestad The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center The Harold Hamm Diabetes Center OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 4D 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-6764

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Robert Warren Letton, Jr. The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center General and Plastic Surgery Clinic OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 2E 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-4357 Philip Cameron Mantor The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center General and Plastic Surgery Clinic OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 2E 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-4357

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Dominic Frimberger The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Urology Clinic OU Children’s Physicians Bldg, Ste 7D 1200 Children’s Ave 405-271-3800

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Brian Robert Boggs Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery 4401 W McAuley, Ste 2200 405-749-7023 Alan B. Hollingsworth Mercy Women’s Center 4300 McAuley Blvd 405-936-5455 Russell G. Postier University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OU Physicians General Surgery Clinic OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 4G 825 NE 10th St 405-271-1400 Beverly Jean Talbert University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center Breast Cancers Clinic 800 NE 10th St, 2nd Fl 405-271-7226

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Alan B. Hollingsworth Mercy Women’s Center 4300 McAuley Blvd 405-936-5455

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James S. Archer Urology Centers of Oklahoma 1211 N Shartel Ave, Ste 300 405-235-8008 Michael S. Cookson University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center Prostate and Urologic Cancers Clinic 800 NE 10th St, Ste 4300 405-271-4088 Daniel J. Culkin University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Urology Clinic OU Physicians Bldg, Ste 5F 825 NE 10th St 405-271-8156

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Frimbergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research interests include spina bifida and reconstructive surgery, and he has presented his work at many national and international meetings as well as being published in numerous medical journals and surgical research books.

As a board member and fundraiser for the Oklahoma Adaptive Sports Association (OKASA), he founded the annual OU Medicine Wheelchair Basketball tournament, in which teams from numerous medical departments compete in 10-minute basketball games in wheelchairs against young wheelchair athletes from OKASA. Funds raised help OKASA athletes travel and compete in national tournaments.

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Dr. Alan Hollingsworth After starting his career in breast cancer as a dedicated surgeon, today Alan Hollingsworth is widely considered to be one of the nation’s pioneers in identifying and treating breast cancer. Since as early as 1993, he has championed for breast MRI and additional screening by developing a breast density scoring system for Mercy patients, after research found that women who had dense breast tissue had an increased risk of breast cancer. In 2012, he worked with an international research group to develop a blood test that may find signs of breast cancer that mammograms overlook. He estimates that breast cancer might not have been diagnosed in as many as half of his patients had he relied on mammography alone. He serves as medical director of Mercy’s Women’s Health Center and medical director of Mercy’s Breast Health Center.

His new book, titled Mammography and Early Breast Cancer Detection: How Screening Saves Lives, focuses on the breast screening controversy and explains the arguments used on both sides.

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Health on the Cheap How to get fit without paying an arm and a leg

While it’s natural to seize the opportunity represented by a fresh calendar to start thinking about self-improvement, a healthier way of life this new year – good nutrition and fitness classes or gym memberships – can pack a punch on the budget. But there’s good news: Better health on the cheap is readily available in the 405 on both the fitness and nutrition scene.

FRUGAL FITNESS “No matter what your budget, there is something for everyone,” says Jennifer Henry, a certified track coach, yoga instructor, triathlete and marathoner who has long been entrenched in the city’s fitness landscape. “Price shop your fitness centers and classes, get creative at home and find those cheap or free class offerings.”

Her choice for a gym is the YMCA. “You have your main gyms: You have the YMCA, LA Fitness, Mercy Health Center … and you have your big gyms that, on average, run you $50 to $115 a month for a family membership. The YMCA is currently $38.75 for an individual and $58.25 for a family.”

She likes the access to YMCAs in any city, and the variety the facility offers with its pool, treadmills, weights, classes and indoor running track.

“You’ve also got these little ‘ten’ gyms that all have different names and cost $10 a month,” Henry continues. “They are open 24 hours a day, members get a key and it’s no frills, no classes, just weights and treadmills.”

Boutique gyms, like Cycle 360 and Urban Row, are popping up, specializing in disciplines such as biking and rowing combined with yoga. Users can track them on Facebook to access special offers and discounted packages. Yoga studios dot the metro, as well, and surprisingly to Henry, class prices are rising.

“If you are only going to do yoga and want excellent instruction, normally I’d choose a yoga studio,” she advises. “You do have to do your research. Give each studio and teacher more than one try. Ask if the teachers are certified, are [the spaces] heated, is there music?”

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Lake Hefner is one

of several prime Most studios offer a free first session, and metro destinations most offer at least one community class a for running and biking trails. month for a minimal fee.

Longtime yoga instructors Ted Cox and his wife Martha McQuaid, owners of Spirit House Yoga, came up with an idea over lunch to open a no-frills yoga studio with a pay-it-forward concept, adjacent to a lower-income neighborhood. YogaLAB, located in the Plaza District, offers quality yoga for $6 per class.

“We put little sticky notes up that cover the cost of a class, and a person can come in and hand one to the teacher if they can’t pay the $6,” Cox says. “Someone else paid for that class.”

Downtown community class offerings include Lunchtime Yoga at the Civic Center and Yoga in the Gardens at the Myriad Botanical Gardens.

The October 2016 issue of Runner’s World ranked Oklahoma City the 49th best running spot out of 250 American cities. The study cited sanctioned clubs, parks and trails, climate, healthful food and pedestrian safety.

In a nutshell, get outdoors. Walk, run, bike, row. Check out Mitch Park, Hafer Park, Earlywine Park, the Oklahoma River, Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, Bluff Creek Trails, Arcadia Lake and Clear Bay Trail near Norman.

Many enjoy the camaraderie of a group. The Landrunners, an Oklahoma City running club, offers just that, training runners and walkers targeting marathons, half-marathons and 5K runs.

“Every weekend we get together and strive to find routes all over the Oklahoma City area,” says Director Matthew “Willie” Wilcoxen. “The cost to join is $20 for an individual or family.”

Other fitness challenges to ponder might include the early morning free boot camp offered at Stars and Stripes Park or Higher Ground Running, a one-of-its-kind treadmill studio that charges $15 a class.

For the self-motivated, consider online workouts at home.

“There’s a ton of classes you can stream, from yoga to boot camp to Pilates,” Henry says. “Classes online are organized by duration, style, teacher and level, and many offer free two-week trials.”

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FUEL FOR THE ROAD AHEAD Another important component of a healthier lifestyle, nutrition is the subject of a tremendous amount of conversation and even – brace yourself – occasional disagreement. While much-touted organic foods cost more, in part due to more expensive farming practices, the consensus between registered nutritionists and dietitians Petra Colindres and Ryan Baggett is that organic is not necessary, but vegetables and fruits should be the stars of your diet.

“Set a goal to plan out your weekly menus, focusing on simple breakfasts and lunches and vegetable-heavy dinners,” Baggett says. “Cut back on your meat, buy seasonal – and when you see staples like chicken breasts go on sale, buy extra and freeze [them].”

Baggett’s vision of a healthy plate is half vegetables (fresh or frozen), one serving of a whole grain or starchy vegetable and three to four ounces of protein, followed by a piece of fruit for dessert.

Colindres, who often steers her patients to supermarket chain Aldi to cut expenses, wants people to understand grocery store marketing.

“Grocery stores put their most costly items at the front of the aisles and around the perimeter,” she explains. “Often, more expensive items on the inner aisles are placed at eye level.”

Study the weekly circulars, buy store brands over national brands and don’t forget the biggie in cost cutting: don’t go

shopping hungry.

“Buy only what you need,” Colindres says.

“Eliminate snack foods and just eat leftovers as a snack, which is more sound nutritionally.”

Buying seasonal foods helps level the playing field, Baggett said. Winter is a good time to buy bananas, grapefruit and potatoes. Both agreed that buying frozen vegetables can be cheaper and because they are flash-frozen, the nutrition value remains high.

The healthiest diets cost about $1.50 more per day than the least healthy diets, according to a 2013 Harvard School of Public Health study. The difference is small compared to the economic costs of diet-related chronic disease.

Getting off the couch in concert with buying smart at the supermarket contributes to quality of life, possibly a longer and happier one.

“Our health is one of the most important things we have going for ourselves,” Henry says. “And there’s no breaking the pocketbook.”

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Fitter You, Fatter Wallet Fitness gurus, nutritionists and dietitians agree: When considering fitness and healthy eating options, do your research to keep costs down. The 405 is thick with opportunities. Here are a few ideas to get you started: GetMovingOKC.org lists the best trails throughout the metro.

fitness levels, and the group meets on occasion for happy hour. No cost.

Lunchtime Yoga meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. in the mezzanine at the Civic Center. Bring your own mat.

Cost $5.

The Landrunners running club offers a 5K program for walkers, along with half and full marathon training programs for runners.

Spring session begins in early January. Meets every Saturday or Sunday. Visit okcrunning.org, sign up for weekly emails and find out meeting locations. Club membership is $20 per person or family.

Yoga in the Gardens meets every Tuesday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Check in at the south lobby of the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Cost $10 (free to Gardens members).

The boot camp at Lake Hefner meets at 5:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Stars and Stripes Park. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel, as you do get on the ground. It’s open to all

Run with the pack on fun runs hosted by Red Coyote Running and Fitness, which also has a newbie running program. Visit redcoyoterunning.com. All abilities, walkers and runners, dogs and strollers welcome.

Download the MINDBODY app and find yoga, barre, indoor cycling, Pilates, CrossFit and boot camp classes. Sign up for a class directly from the app. You’ll see deals for new clients, class schedules and locations. Can be used in any city.

Research online classes including the gold standard Pilatesology website that offers unlimited Pilates classes for $19 a month. Classes are organized by body type, home equipment, level of expertise and duration. Free trial period. Visit pilatesology.com.

Create your own baseball or softball team through the Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department’s adult sports leagues. Adult teams cost $350 (10 to 20 members per team). Visit teamsideline.com/okc.

Browse flipp.com and see weekly grocery circulars that include Target, Walmart and Aldi.

Grow your own vegetable garden from seeds. Visit moneycrashers. com/how-to-save-money-with-ahome-garden/

Scout out seasonable produce and recipes at sustainabletable.org/ seasonalfoodguide.

Visit dietitian Ryan Baggett’s website irunonnutrition.com for healthy recipes.

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wedding resource guide

Forging Future Memories

Small touches, expert advice for making the occasion extra special

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Planning the perfect wedding takes a certain amount of style and panache. It also takes paying attention to detail, a generous amount of flexibility and finding the right people to help put it all together. A wedding, after all, is more than just pictures of white rice frozen in the air: A couple’s wedding day is something they will remember ‘til death do them part.

But what happens after the nuptials? The perfect reception and honeymoon require some planning, as well. We talked to a couple of local event planning pros in Oklahoma City, who share their thoughts on creating a memorable reception and honeymoon.

“There is no right or wrong way to plan a wedding,” says Brian Ferrell, proprietor of Factor 110 Events. “We work with couples to create a memorable ceremony or reception that works for them – their budget, their family, their expectations. We encourage the planners and couples we work with to create their own unique guest experience, to explore creative solutions within their budget and to incorporate a personal flair.”

Ferrell’s company provides décor, linens, centerpieces, furniture, tents … anything needed to enhance the space where the wedding or reception takes place.

“Our favorite receptions to produce incorporate elements that bring the bride and groom together; things that unite them as one,” Ferrell says. “Of course, it could also be two grooms or two brides who are getting married. We love hearing stories of how the couple met, what they enjoy doing together, favorite foods and interesting design styles. Then we take that information and weave it into the reception. It’s the small accents that make it all about them.”

As the New Year begins, emerging trends for 2017 appear to be leaning more traditional, according to Kindt Steven Myers, owner of Kindt Events.

“As with any industry, trends are cyclical,” Myers muses. “We are seeing more traditional ceremonies in churches and less outdoors.”

Myers works with clients at all stages of the planning process.

Typically he recommends planning at least 12-18 months in advance of the wedding date. “That is the preferred amount of time,” he explains, “but sometimes life calls for other plans. We have worked with clients who wanted to marry in as little as two weeks – and we were able to give them a spectacular and personal wedding ceremony and reception.”

Any budget can be made to work, Myers added, and he does not necessarily recommend a couple begin their married life by going into debt for a wedding and reception.

Another factor in today’s wedding industry is marriage equality, as more LGBT couples are tying the knot.

“We are seeing a more welcoming atmosphere these days, and necessary open discussion among professionals who would be serving same-sex clients,” Myers says. “There really isn’t a difference in receptions, CHECK LIST but based on our experience Have fun! Enjoy the process, involve the family, and ask for we see same-sex clients often help. Make decisions together infusing more of their own and laugh along the way. personalities readily, where we Make it yours. Find ways to sometimes work harder to help make the experience unique our straight clients do the same. and a reflection of who you are as a couple. Let your It seems they are more steeped character be seen through the in tradition.” décor, entertainment, venue and food.

So whether it’s a traditional church wedding or barefoot Don’t stress. If you are in the grass, both Myers and stressed about the planning, involve a planner or vendor.

Ferrell agree that planning ahead, knowing what you want Make decisions and move on.

Don’t second-guess yourself. and infusing a couple’s own There are too many details to personality will set the stage for worry about and no time to be a lifetime of happy memories. wishy-washy.

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wedding resource guide

The Resource Guide While your big day doesn’t have to be extravagantly lavish in order to be memorable, central Oklahoma is filled with experts who can help add some sparkle to the occasion while relieving some of the stress of doing it all yourself. Here are some of the 405’s best.

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W HE N T HE L A ST champagne toast has been made, the newlyweds can finally toss that bouquet and hit the road. It could be fun in the sun and toes in the sand, a trip abroad to the Amalfi Coast or somewhere closer to home in a quaint bed and breakfast – whatever the couple decides will be a reflection of their own personality and tastes.

“Exotic destinations are more popular than ever,” says Bonnie Hedges, VP of sales and marketing for Bentley Hedges Travel. “Cruising the Polynesian islands, honeymooning in the White Desert, Antarctica’s first luxury camp or touring the Galapagos are not uncommon honeymoon destinations. If you need closer to home or time is restricted, a couple might choose an over-the-water bungalow on Maroma Beach. It’s just a short distance from Cancun and gives that honeymoon couple boasting rights of a unique and out-of-the-ordinary honeymoon.”

It’s important to establish a budget for the honeymoon from the very beginning, Hedges said. Matching the honeymoon to the couple’s budget is a service her company offers. They also have a registration program where, in lieu of wedding gifts, friends and relatives can contribute to the couple’s honeymoon.

And if the budget is tight, they can help with that, too.

“Because we are a storefront office with experienced and professional travel agents, we know of unique and quaint honeymoon spots,” Hedges smiles.

“Someplace where the couple will feel like they have left the country – places local where they will be pampered and made to feel special. After all, this is their time and the beginning of a life together. A honeymoon close by is as important to us as a Silversea Cruise in Europe. It is our responsibility and goal to match the very best honeymoon to the budget, while still providing the same customer service to every couple who comes into our store.” - MB

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“Sweet Caroline” Neil Diamond “Don’t Stop Believin’” Journey “(My Darlin’) You Look Wonderful Tonight” Eric Clapton

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Election Exit Wounds Coping with the aftermath of a divisive campaign

BY GREG HORTON ILLUSTR ATION BY ERIC SCHOCK

W HE N A NGEL A (not her real name)

opened the housewarming “gift” from her sister, she found a print inside.

Modeled on the famous Shepard Fairey campaign poster from the 2008 Obama campaign, the gift had President-elect Donald Trump’s face in place of President Barack Obama’s. The joke was not well received; the sisters had voted for different candidates in the presidential election. What should have been a pleasant Thanksgiving dinner devolved into tears, accusations, yelling and recriminations.

In the aftermath of the 2016 general election, similar scenes played out around dinner tables all over the country.

Holiday dinners with extended – or even immediate – family have always been fertile soil for the cranky conservative uncle or the strident liberal sister to air political grievances, but this year seemed different, worse, more combustive.

Rather than disagree on substantive topics ranging from climate change to abortion to welfare, as has usually been the case, this election gave rise to accusations of supporting a rapist or condoning corruption. Racism, sexism, xenophobia, greed – a taxonomy of awfulness – became the topics that

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framed the election cycle. More than any election in recent memory, this one seemed to polarize families and friends with astonishing effectiveness.

After it was over, the celebration or the grieving began, and the losing side was forced to confront how to move forward.

While this is the case after every election, the verbiage and attitudes were different this time. Talking across the division seemed nearly impossible. But is it possible? Can we move forward? Must our friendships and family relationships be in lasting jeopardy?

Jon Middendorf is the senior pastor of Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene. As such, it is his task to heal divides between people, even people within his own family and church.

“I do believe we’ve just seen the most bitter, divisive campaign the country has experienced in recent memory,” Middendorf says. “Why? I’m not sure, but I’m convinced it has something to do with the religious energy pumped into the rhetoric.”

Post-election, America was told that 80 percent of evangelical Christians had voted for Trump (some holding their noses), many because they believed he would stack the Supreme Court with pro-life justices. For Middendorf, the rhetoric was shaped by the religious context. From within that framework, just as within the framework of families – religious or not – sides were drawn.

“Each side claimed Christ and fought as if God’s future was at stake,” Middendorf muses.

Such a strategy can leave both victor and vanquished feeling as if something apocalyptic is on the line. That can make loving an enemy – something Middendorf believes is central to Christianity – very difficult.

“I don’t, I can’t, start with love,” he says. “The best I can hope for is the kind of listening that leads to empathy, then respect and finally love. I have to listen to my enemies and opposites and consider that he or she holds the positions as tightly and honestly as I hold mine.”

Jordan Hobbs is a 24-year-old graduate student in marriage and family therapy. Hers was not just an academic experience of the election’s aftermath, though. She grew up Southern Baptist, and her family still attends a Baptist church. She is a Christian, but no longer Southern Baptist.

“I am trying to tell myself that people who voted for Mr. Trump voted for the party,” she says. “They said they did; they said party, not person. I’m trying to understand both sides, but as a woman, it’s hard to know young women and victims of sexual assault heard the things he said.”

Hobbs said she’s trying to believe that just because people she loves and cares about – and people who call themselves Christians – voted for President-elect Trump does not mean they embrace all the candidate endorsed.

“I’m telling myself that people have their own individual experiences that cause their beliefs to be different than mine,” Hobbs continues. “It’s hard to relate to them if the experiences are different, and that’s especially true if the experiences are different based on race or religion.”

Adam Soltani is the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Oklahoma. Given candidate Trump’s statements on the campaign about immigration and Islam, Muslims were and are concerned about a Trump presidency. Yet Muslims must find ways to continue to live and work around people who voted for President-elect Trump, many of whom have less than positive ideas about Islam.

“Many things we do as a community were already working before Mr. Trump was elected,” Soltani explains. “Under a Trump presidency, there is simply more urgency and more clarity about the tasks of working together, broadening our coalitions and increasing the frequency with which we do work together.”

“Don’t allow yourself to be baited into an EMBARRASSING, NO-WIN, scarring,

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It’s not worth it.”

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To facilitate the broadening – which means working alongside people who have different religious and cultural assumptions – Soltani said CAIR and Muslim leaders in Oklahoma are encouraging the state’s Muslims to tell stories of the good Muslims are doing in their communities.

Friendship with non-Muslims is an even better strategy, Soltani believes.

“When people have personal interactions with Muslims, when they see that we want many of the same things, it greatly reduces their fear and misunderstanding,” he believes.

CAIR’s overall communications strategy is to build personal and organizational relationships based in sincerity, and with the understanding that people will have differences. What is required is working together on common goals. That’s a solid strategy for religious and non-religious people in general.

Garron Park is the fiancé of Hobbs, and he too is a graduate student, but in education. His undergraduate degree was in political science, and he uses his background to help build and preserve sincere relationships.

“I try to understand that the point is not to change someone’s mind,” he says.

“If you are simply trying to change the other person’s mind, there is a chance of damaging the relationship.”

Park didn’t vote for either candidate.

He said he could not in good conscience vote for either. As such, he is positioned to talk to friends and family on both sides of the results. At home for the holidays he has been a moderating voice; his family was pretty evenly split on whom they chose as a candidate.

“It has been divisive,” Park says, “but when I talk to people, I discover they voted for a candidate for one particular issue, or because the other candidate embraced something the person simply could not support. With that in mind, it’s possible to find common ground, especially when people learn that someone is not endorsing either candidate’s positions fully.”

The answer is not as satisfying as we would like it to be. We might have all been better off if the most divisive issues were perceptions of how boring Al Gore is or how loudly Bernie Sanders talks. In this election, though, we were left with two candidates, both of whom presented substantial problems as presidential candidates. Decent human beings voted for both options.

But what about the other humans with whom we must contend, the voices at the dinner table who are only trying to provoke conflict?

“I try to divert the conversation away from abrasive phrases, those words people use that are meant to hurt or score a point,” Park says.

If the shot across the bow is a housewarming gift or a snarky comment, Middendorf also suggested steering away from it. “Change the subject, for the sake of the relationship. Maintain the connections in the hopes of having a series of conversations that will melt icy divisions. If the other won’t allow it, try to limit the shrapnel by avoiding landmine topics. Don’t allow yourself to be baited into an embarrassing, no-win, scarring, future-shaping confrontation.

It’s not worth it.”

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Art Illuminates Life

This Midcentury home in Nichols Hills is a haven for well-chosen art as well as the Barnes family. In the dining area, the graceful lines of the chairs surrounding the massive marble table are echoed in the lyrical, contemporary “Pirce Suspension” light fixture by Artemide, and a bold assemblage piece of found steel

by Aspen, Colorado, artist Mark Cesark anchors the room. From a design perspective, it’s a visual rhapsody … in blue.

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The lounge chair and ottoman are by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, and the coffee table is by Noguchi for Herman Miller. The fiber art piece is “Skyline Moonlight” by Lesley Richmond, of Tansey Contemporary Gallery in Santa Fe, and the photo of the grass behind the Barnes’ home in Aspen was taken by Lynda SmithSchick, who is Cara’s mother and a professional photographer. An old corner closet was transformed into a cocktail bar fronted with Paldao veneer.

A MODEL OF DESIGN Beauty in the Barnes home CA R A SMI T H BA R N E S had driven past her future home all her life. It was easy to spot – mostly because for decades, a small herd of life-sized deer sculptures had gazed regally off toward the horizon, completely unaware of the thousands of cars passing through the busy intersection at North Penn and Wilshire in Nichols Hills.

The house was built in 1950 and home to several generations of the Troup family. “Mrs. Troup was a groundbreaking woman: She was a real estate developer, and developed the shopping center across from Penn Square Mall,” says Cara Smith Barnes, who owns the home with her husband Robert. They divide their time between their horse ranch in Basalt, Colorado, and their Nichols Hills home. “We breed racing quarter horses and train, lease and sell hunter-jumpers,” she says.

Smith Barnes is a pretty remarkable woman in her own right, and her husband is no slouch either. She’s an avid horsewoman, and a few years ago she trained for and completed arguably the most difficult endurance ride in the world – the Mongol Derby, which retraces the postal route across Mongolia Genghis Khan created in 1224. Robert, the other half of this fantastic duo, has been a notably successful oil and gas attorney.

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In the entryway, a massive sculpture by Oklahoma City sculptor Don Narcomey looks deceptively delicate, but required significant engineering to anchor in place. Titled “Portal,” it’s a water oak root unearthed by Narcomey.

BY CHRISTINE EDDINGTON PHOTOS BY CARLI WENTWORTH

(Left) The kitchen bar is original to the home, right down to its Mid-century style legs. The Italian leather barstools are from Contempo Designs. The tile, which lends polish and visual texture, is Bluestone Porcelain Tile from Crossville.

(Bottom) While Robert selected the furnishings in the great room, Cara chose everything here. “Mongolian Horses” is a triptych photograph by Lynda SmithSchick, the Confluence sofa and Flax chairs were both designed by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset and the rug is a piece by Joan Weissman. The marble fireplace surround and wood paneling are original to the house.

The pair first met twice in the span of two weeks, once by chance and once on a blind date. “We met at the museum rooftop 12 years ago and talked for a while. Then I left,” she recalls. “Two weeks later, a friend was setting me up on a blind date and was describing him to me. I said, ‘I think I’ve met him.’”

She had. Their first date was at Iron Star, and it was instant love. “I sat there talking with him and I thought, ‘Wow, there is nothing wrong with him – he’s lovely, interesting, fun, kind-hearted, generous and handsome.’” From that date, the pair has been inseparable.

When they found their home, they knew that renovation was a necessity, but there was an important balance to be struck between modernizing and preserving the home’s innate beauty.

The interior of the house is a multi-sensory mix of Mid-century and contemporary furnishings, great art and lots of natural light. Interior designer Vicki VanStavern, IIDA, LEED AP, helped the pair choose a color palette that would work well with the era of the home and its furnishings.

Throughout the remodeling process, creative re-use of materials, energy efficiency and other green practices, such as choosing low-water-use plants for landscaping, were front and center when making choices. Sometimes great intentions turned into complicated operations, but the results are beautiful.

“When we bought the house, the original concrete driveway was in place, but we needed to replace it. At that time, we were thinking of getting LEED certification, and we thought that a great repurposing would be to cut up the original driveway and use it to construct a fountain, fire pit, wall, walkway and patio in the back. We had no idea how incredibly labor-intensive that would turn out to be,” Smith Barnes says, able to laugh about it now.

“We did a ton of planting, too. Our goal was that everything should either be low-water, or native. So we have a lot of redbuds, forsythia, junipers and clover. Randy Marks and Ground Effects understood our vision and are continuing to help us realize it.”

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YOU SHOULDN’T JUDGE a book by its cover, the old saying goes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make use of its cover’s decorative possibilities in addition to the value of its contents. Some people sort them by color on bookshelves, or set a vase of flowers, a treasured keepsake or a framed picture of a precious memory atop a stack of books. The coffee table book, however, may be the best kind for decorating, whether stacked or opened to a beautifully photographed scene – and some also are great resources for home decorating ideas. While all of these have great design and perfectly styled photos, the narrative inside is just as rich.

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Border Bounty

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Midtown Mexican hideaway Barrios dishes up an incredible array of flavors: Hot chicken sopes, pork carnitas tacos, shrimp fajitas and chicken enchiladas are merely the beginning. And by the way, the Spanish word for feast is el banquete. Just in case you were wondering.

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LOCAL FLAVOR

FAMILIA BUSINESS Good Egg grows bigger, bolder with Barrios

BY STEVE GILL PHOTOS BY CARLI WENT WORTH

I T ’S A BI T of a tricky situation: I want to share a

few thoughts about this new Mexican restaurant in Midtown, but given the company’s track record of gustatory excellence, there’s a real risk that savvy metro residents will decide they don’t need to read any further as soon as I mention that Barrios is the newest creation of the Good Egg Group. If you’re still here, you read right – the talents behind Cheever’s, Iron Star, The Drake et al. have added a Mexican option to their stable (at last!), and it If you are dining inside, the stanis excellent. dard chairs are perfectly comfy, but Named for the Barrios family, try to avail yourself of the opportunity mainstays of the Good Egg emto sprawl regally on the low central pire since its inception, the spot is couches. And then get ready for a feast. beautifully designed. Its vast-feeling, The complimentary tomatillo salsa airy interior – the building was once is fine, but pales in comparison to the a tire shop – is filled with natural rich, smoky red – and even it can’t light and points of interest throughcompare to the decadent molten bliss out, from the copper bar, asymmetrical pendant lights, black of the queso fundido. Victory Club Nachos present a structural tableware and even intricate wall tiling in the bathroom to the challenge, but a rewarding one: any particular chip (and they’re wealth of colorful pillows, suspended strings of lights and the thankfully sturdy) bears a tasty payload of guacamole, queso, patterned concrete and gravel flooring that make the back patio carnitas, jalapenos and pickled onions or all of the above. And a must-visit. despite the emphasis in the name of the spicy peanut kale salad, “But Steve,” you say, “why recommend someplace that’s its star is absolutely the pomegranate vinaigrette – bright and currently de facto inaccessible? It is the very pit of the bleak citrusy and filled with a bittersweet pop. midwinter; what patio this side of Puerto Vallarta Dining your way through the entrees may seem a could be habitable in January?” To which I would Herculean task. The braised beef short rib enchilasmile and tell you about the dozen chairs by the das are lacquered with a dark, slightly sweet mole; BARRIOS FINE fireplace, the standing heaters radiating warmth the pork cheek carnitas tacos benefit immensely MEXICAN DISHES throughout the courtyard and plenty of seating under from their pineapple salsa; even something as 1000 N Hudson, OKC heated canopies – it genuinely does feel like a special familiar as a shredded chicken enchilada with 405.702.6922 getaway, and it’s ready to explore even now. cream sauce was executed deftly enough to draw barriosmexicanokc.com

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a respectful “Mmm!” from our party. But if I could give you a couple of recommended shortcuts: the hot chicken sopes, which feature a spicy fried chicken tender balanced out by a savory black bean paste and kale slaw, are delicious, and in my opinion the best thing on the menu is the smoky, perfectly cooked chili pequin shrimp fajita. Me gusta.

The portions are ample – especially considering their price points – but hopefully you’ll still have a little room for dessert; the handmade banana cream churro and tender tres leches cake topped with grilled pineapple tidbits are both well worth a savor.

One way or another, you should be well and truly sated by the time you pass the dish of pink Chiclets on the way out (another of those ideal crowning touches). Based on the first few of what will absolutely be many visits, I’m happy to say that Barrios truly is, as the postcards that accompany the tab say, “Superbueno.”

Viva Bebidas Tempting as all these dishes are, they’re still only a fraction of the Barrios equation: the drinks menu is an absolute beauty, too. Formulated by bar manager Jenny Kress, it ranges from a comparatively simple house margarita (though the black salt rim is a distinctive touch) to the zippy tang of the rumand-prickly-pear slush, garnished with a sour Gummi worm. And speaking of Tang (there’s a segue I don’t get to make very often), the intensely orange powdered beverage combines with tequila in the house-made popsicle that comes suspended in the Beer Rita. Playful and tasty! - SG

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CHEF’S TABLE

Foster’s Kitchen Dreams The Moni’s chef blends creativity and detail BET W EE N CHEF R ACHEL Foster and Chef Gordon Ramsay,

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HOW IT’S DONE Chef Foster’s Salmon and Dill Chowder 3 slices bacon, diced 6 green onions, sliced 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 cups stock, vegetable or chicken 1 pound fresh salmon, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup fresh dill, minced 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 tbsp butter 3 cups cream 6 saltine crackers salt and pepper to taste Fry bacon in 3-quart saucepan until crisp.

Remove with a slotted spoon, and hold on the side to add later. Pour off all but one tablespoon of the fat.

Add in onions and cook at medium heat until they become tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in potatoes, reserved bacon and stock. Let simmer for about 25 minutes.

Stir in the salmon, dill, green pepper, butter and cream. Cook for 10 minutes, then crush up the saltine crackers and add them in to thicken the chowder.

Taste and season as desired.

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there is only one degree of separation. No, this is not a story about the famous British chef (television star, really) having a niece or long-lost cousin who now works in Edmond. Foster worked for Chef Gloria Felix at Reservoir in Silver Lake, California, and Felix was Ramsay’s sous chef on “Hell’s Kitchen” in 2008-09. Foster, who grew up in Minneapolis, said Felix’s leadership was formative in her career.

“Working under Chef Gloria taught me a lot about the work involved in a real, operational restaurant kitchen,” she asserts.

“As hard as culinary schools try to simulate a kitchen environment, they will never truly replicate what it means to be a chef.

Under Chef Gloria at Reservoir, I was able to be immersed in all the good and all the bad that a kitchen offers.”

Foster, who is now the chef at Moni’s in Edmond, had her formal training at Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, California, and spent a couple of years in the kitchen as sous chef at The Mantel in Bricktown. Growing up in Minnesota meant a lot of Midwestern meals: protein, starch, vegetable.

“Generally we would eat as a family, and my Mom would cook something like roast beef, mashed potatoes and green beans,” she remembers. “She also makes a killer pot of chili.”

More than the simple family meals she shared around the table, Foster recalled cooking with her father after catching fresh fish as a child.

“My father was the first to teach me how to bait a hook and filet a fish,” Foster says. “My grandparents had a cabin in northern Minnesota, and when we spent time there, my favorite meal was always the northern fish my dad would catch and cook fresh for dinner.”

Beginning with those one-on-one experiences, Foster developed a love for cooking.

She said she doesn’t really remember a moment when she knew she loved and wanted to cook, but she remembers wanting to learn from whomever was cooking for her.

“There is a duality that I love about cooking,” she says. “On one hand, it allows extreme creativity, and on the other extreme structure that requires a lot of attention to detail.

I enjoy being artistic, but I’ve never been one to collect things; in other words, I like the way that cooking something that is beautiful and tastes wonderful can be fully enjoyed in the moment and then [is] gone.”

It’s impossible to be associated with anyone Gordon Ramsay thinks is competent and not have that level of determination and grit as part of your composition. Anyone who has watched “Hell’s Kitchen,” as fictionalized as it can be at times, knows that determination and thick skin are as important as talent.

Determination is one of the first words Foster uses to describe herself, and that part of her character means a professional kitchen is perfect for her, both aesthetically and temperamentally.

“I absolutely love the challenge of a kitchen,” she says. “A well-run kitchen has a wonderful balance of teamwork, competition and efficiency that I have yet to find anywhere else.”

For her recipe, Foster chose a dish her mother made regularly when Foster was a child.

Minnesota winters are notoriously cold, and this dish is a perfect match for Oklahoma’s coldest months. - GREG HORTON

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American CAFÉ 501 Rustic stone oven pizzas, fresh salads and specialty sandwiches on house-made artisan breads. Add welcoming atmosphere and enjoy. 501 S Boulevard, Edmond, 359.1501; 5825 NW Grand, OKC, 844.1501 $$ DEEP FORK GRILL Crisply elegant atmosphere complements the menu of superb seafood (wood-grilled cedar plank salmon is a house specialty), steaks and accoutrements. 5418 N Western, OKC, 848.7678 $$ FLINT Approachably casual style, plus the kitchen’s impeccably serious attention to detail in the outstanding contemporary cuisine, winningly combined in the Colcord Hotel. 15 N Robinson, OKC, 601.4300 $$ HATCH They call it “early mood food,” and if you find yourself in the mood for a sumptuous made-from-scratch breakfast (or lunch), it should be right up your Automobile Alley. 1101 N Broadway, OKC, 232.3949 $$ THE HUTCH ON AVONDALE The all-time classic Coach House receives an update with a more modern menu sprinkled with experimental twists, and a full suite of tempting cocktails, wines and spirits. 6437 Avondale, OKC, 842.1000 $$ HEFNER GRILL Upscale fare of handcut steaks and seafood plus a tempting brunch to boot, enhanced by a live piano and a spectacular view overlooking scenic Lake Hefner. 9201 Lake Hefner Pkwy, OKC, 748.6113 $$

LEGEND’S A Lindsey Street landmark for over 40 years, this casually upscale restaurant still serves exceptional seafood, steaks and more amid welcoming surroundings. 1313 W Lindsey, Norman, 329.8888 $$

MARY EDDY’S Inside the inviting environs of Film Row anchor 21c Museum Hotel, this showplace of a restaurant turns out a seasonally driven menu of expertly tuned flavors and dishes meant to be shared. 900 W Main, OKC, 982.6900 $$ MEATBALL HOUSE The focus in this Campus Corner restaurant is right where the name says, but the variety in salads/sandwiches/pizza/pasta gives a surprising breadth of satisfying dining options. 333 W Boyd, Norman, 701.3800 $$ NIC’S PLACE Already justly renowned for his skill at the grill, burger master Justin Nicholas offers breakfast, dinner, drinks and late night treats served in outstanding style at this Midtown diner and lounge. 1116 N Robinson, OKC $$ PACKARD’S NEW AMERICAN KITCHEN They’re not kidding about the “new” – the entire lunch and dinner menus are filled with innovative tastes for a distinctive dining experience. 201 NW 10th, OKC, 605.3771 $$ PICASSO CAFÉ Their neighbors in the Paseo are painters, potters and sculptors, so it’s apt that creativity abounds in these zippy sandwiches, salads, pizza and surprises, including plentiful selections for vegetarians.

3009 Paseo, OKC, 602.2002 $ THE R&J LOUNGE AND SUPPER CLUB A sentimental dining

experience with vintage recipes and atmosphere. Seating is limited but the patio is a year-round treat, and the drinks menu is a thing of beauty. 320 NW 10th, OKC, 602.5066 $$ REDROCK CANYON GRILL Rotisserie chicken, enchiladas, pork chops and steak by the lake in a casual, energetic, hacienda-style atmosphere of stone walls and mahogany beams around an open kitchen. 9221 E Lake Hefner Pkwy, OKC, 749.1995; 1820 Legacy Park, Norman, 701.5501 $$

KITCHEN NO. 324 A seasonally inspired café and craft bakery serving spectacular rustic American cuisine.

Open for lunch and dinner, and a thorough treat for breakfast or brunch.

324 N Robinson, OKC, 763.5911 $

SCRATCH Isn’t that the best place for food to come from? Top-of -the-line ingredients are combined into entrees and sides that are carefully concocted in-house, as are the bevy of wondrous craft cocktails. 132 W Main, Norman, 801.2900 $$

LEGACY GRILL The décor is rich with artifacts and imagery honoring Oklahoma’s great leaders and stars, and the menu’s collection includes more than a few greats of its own. 224 Johnny Bench, OKC, 701.3535 $$

SUNNYSIDE DINER A new day dawns for breakfast and lunch on the west side of downtown as a former service station becomes a no-pretense, made-from-scratch diner. Order up! 916 NW 6th, OKC $

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VAST Keeping your attention on the steaks, seafood and other temptaitons might be difficult; the view from atop the Devon Tower is truly unparalleled in Oklahoma, making this a fantastic date spot. 280 W Sheridan, 49th floor, OKC, 702.7262 $$$ VICEROY GRILLE Opulent décor, comfortable environs and some outstanding cuisine make a strong recommendation for the Ambassador Hotel’s in-house restaurant; don’t overlook the brunch options. 1200 N Walker Ave, OKC, 600.6200 $$ WHISKEY CAKE High-quality locally sourced ingredients, prepared using slow cooking techniques that’s a prime recipe for outstanding dining. Enjoy – and don’t forget the namesake dessert. 1845 NW Expressway, OKC, 582.2253 $$

Asian CHAE This pan-cultural treat puts a delectable influence on embracing traditional Korean cuisine and showcasing its versatility by blending its ingredients with dishes from around the world. Grab your chopsticks and enjoy.

1933 NW 23rd, OKC, 600.9040 $$ GUERNSEY PARK A hidden treasure on an Uptown back street, reflecting traditional Asian flavors expertly fused with a hint of French influence. Try the chicken lollipops and curry salmon. 2418 N Guernsey, OKC, 605.5272 $$ O ASIAN FUSION Sublime quality in a wide span of culinary influences – freshly rolled sushi to fiery curry – in cool, vibrant digs. Call ahead for dinner, because it becomes a packed house in a hurry. 105 SE 12th, Norman, 701.8899 $$ SAII With a dark, rich ambiance that elevates it over its surroundings, the captivating Saii serves expertly done Japanese, Thai and Chinese fare plus an extensive and adventurous sushi menu.

6900 N May, OKC, 702.7244 $$

Bakery BELLE KITCHEN Doughnuts, macarons, pastries and ice cream created from scratch, in small batches – making treats like these with care and passion makes a difference that’s easy, and a pleasure, to taste. 7509 N May, OKC, 430.5484; 30 NE 2nd, OKC, 541.5858 $ CUPPIES & JOE The name is only part of the story: the Uptown nook holds cupcakes and coffee as well as pie, live music, a cozy, trendy vibe and more.

Park around back and take a peek. 727 NW 23rd, OKC, 528.2122 $ LA BAGUETTE Comfort and exquisite baking make a tres chic destination for brunch and beyond. They supply pastries

throughout the metro, but the source is especially delicious. 1130 Rambling Oaks, Norman, 329.1101; 2100 W Main, Norman, 329.5822 $ PIE JUNKIE A Plaza District haven for serious pie aficionados. Call ahead to order a whole pie or quiche or walk in and choose from what’s on hand; either way the flavors are incredible, and you may never find a better Key lime. 1711 NW 16th, OKC, 605.8767 $ SARA SARA CUPCAKES The ambiance and milk bar make great additions to the variety of specialty cupcakes - selections range from traditional chocolate to blueberry honey and even bacon, egg and cheese. 7 NW 9th, OKC, 600.9494 $

Bar & Pub Food THE BARREL The menu is well-stocked with intriguing and delicious twists on pub cuisine like shepherd’s pie and shrimp and chips, but the equally ample bar makes it a great spot to relax over drinks as well.

4308 N Western, OKC, 525.6682 $ BLU FINE WINE & FOOD Just south of Main Street, this sleek bar stands out due to quick, courteous service and a menu with gourmet range from mojitos to barbeque chicken pizza to fresh hummus. 201 S Crawford, Norman, 360.4258 $$ THE MONT While the food should tempt palates inclined toward a Southwestern zing, it’s beverages like the beloved Sooner Swirl and the primo patio (with misters) for which this landmark is justly renowned. 1300 Classen Blvd, Norman, 329.3330 $ OAK & ORE A Plaza District port of call built with repurposed rustic materials, it offers more than a handful of creative sandwiches that practically require a knife and fork, as well as a tantalizing selection of lovingly chosen craft beers. 1732 NW 16th, OKC $ O’CONNELL’S IRISH PUB & GRILLE Beloved by students, alumni and townies alike, it’s served up killer burgers, beer and festive atmosphere since 1968. A St. Patrick’s Day must. 769 Asp, Norman, 217.8454 $ REPUBLIC GASTROPUB Part beer bar and part upscale eatery, this noisy, amply attended Classen Curve locale pairs a vast selection of quality brews with tasty menu items, including a great burger selection. 5830 N Classen Blvd, OKC, 286.4577 $$

Barbeque EARL’S RIB PALACE A popular choice among locals in a genre that’s hardly lacking in options, the local chain

pounds out hit ribs and turkey as well as a top-tier burger. 6 metro locations, earlsribpalace.com $ IRON STAR URBAN BARBEQUE Iron Star specializes in “a unique and tasty spin on comfort food.” While its entrees are excellent, the sides here are equal players as well. 3700 N Shartel, OKC, 524.5925 $$ LEO’S BAR-B-Q Dense, rich flavor and tender texture, delivered in genuine unpolished style for commendable value – no wonder its ribs and brisket are favorites among Oklahoma connoisseurs.

3631 N Kelley, OKC 424.5367 $ TEXLAHOMA BBQ Family owned and fabulously flavorful, its meats (especially the beef ribs) are eye-rolling good. Don’t forget the espresso barbeque sauce! 121 E Waterloo, Edmond, 513.7631 $$

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atmosphere, but even so your focus will likely be on savoring the many tempting flavor possibilities of huge, juicy burgers and fries. 8 metro locations, eatatthegarage.com $ HILLBILLY’S There’s mighty appealing flavor in their land-based or seafood sandwiches, and the licit thrill of moonshine cocktails is a bonus. The shady patio is a genuine pleasure. 1 NW 9th, OKC, 702.9805 $ IRMA’S BURGER SHACK Hand-cut fries, hand-breaded onion rings and simply great burgers, especially with No Name Ranch patties - lean and flavorful thanks to a local breed of cattle. 1035 NW 63rd, OKC, 840.4762; 1120 Classen Drive, OKC, 235.4762 $ THE MULE Solid beer and beverage selection plus a delectable array of gourmet grilled cheeses and melts fill the menu at this relaxation destination in the Plaza District. 1630 N Blackwelder, OKC, 601.1400 $

THE FIXX Massive, monstrous burgers and hot dogs, put together with thought and care. Don’t forget to get a shake or something from the full bar. 644 W Edmond, Edmond, 285.2311 $

NIC’S GRILL It’s small, it’s crowded … and it’s incredible. It’s only open for lunch and the lines are often long, but the colossal burgers are easily among the metro’s best. Don’t forget some money, since it’s cash-only. 1202 N Penn, OKC, 524.0999 $

THE GARAGE BURGERS & BEER It can get noisy in the sports-bar

S&B’S BURGER JOINT Good news: these burgers’ exquisite flavors - including

such showcase ingredients as peanut butter or a coffee crust - come as sliders too, the better to sample more kinds. 5 metro locations, sandbburgers.com $ TUCKER’S ONION BURGERS With one burger, one side dish (fries) and one salad, the menu is easy to remember - and the execution makes the meal unforgettable. Add a shake and enjoy. 4 metro locations, tuckersonionburgers.com $

Coffeehouse & Tea Room ALL ABOUT CHA Universal standards and unusual concoctions (the sweet potato latte is a wonder) in a cheerful atmosphere; the food options are worth investigating, as well. 5 metro locations, allaboutcha.net $ CAFÉ EVOKE Outstanding coffee drinks and other beverages from one of the area’s great caterers; if patrons wish to stick around to sample soup, sandwiches, snacks or sweets, so much the better for their palates. 103 S Broadway, Edmond, 285.1522 $ CLARITY COFFEE The vibe is crisp, clean and cool while remaining welcoming and comfortable – including seating for sipping or getting some work done – and the brewers have their beverages down

to a science. As the sign says, “Drink the Coffee.” 431 W Main, OKC, 252.0155 $ ELEMENTAL COFFEE Seriously spectacular coffee roasted in-house - the passionate staff is always eager to share knowledge about the process augmented with locally sourced salads, breakfast options and other treats. 815 N Hudson, OKC, 633.1703 $ RED CUP Comfortably ramshackle surroundings encourage curling up for conversation over great coffee, baked treats, vegetarian-friendly breakfast and lunch specials, and live music. It’s highly recommended. 3122 N Classen Blvd, OKC, 525.3430 $ T, AN URBAN TEAHOUSE Proving that an establishment’s focus can be at once narrow and broad, these retreats offer over 100 varieties and expert counsel to explore a world of possibiliteas. 511 NW 23rd St, OKC, 606.7005 $

Continental BIN 73 Think of it as a wine bar but don’t overlook the tasting menu - diners can fill up on filet mignon or simply top the evening off with tapas while enjoying the full gamut of libations and chic ambiance.

7312 N Western, OKC, 843.0073 $$ BLACKBIRD A Campus Corner gastropub pairing succulently creative

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dishes like pot roast nachos with a broad beer, wine and whiskey list. There’s little on the menu that won’t tempt palates. 575 S University, Norman, 928.5555 $$ CHEEVER’S Southwestern-influenced recipes (the chicken-fried steak is a house specialty) and love of seafood drive the contemporary comfort food in one of the city’s finest dining destinations. 2409 N Hudson, OKC, 525.7007 $$ EN CROUTE A warmly welcoming, comfortable café in Nichols Plaza offers treats all day long, from fresh pastries to select spirits and beer, with special emphasis on artisanal cheese and charcuterie. 6460 Avondale, OKC, 607.6100 $

The Chinese Connection Dot Wo Garden’s delicious history

O N O N E HAN D, the quest for innovation is one of the forces

driving the development of human civilization. On the other hand, when a good thing comes along, it’s worth hanging on to it. Case in point: the Chinese dish known as Peking duck remains a delicacy seven centuries after it was invented.

That’s not an exaggeration: a special recipe for roast fowl is listed in an official cookbook-slash-manual for the Yuan Emperor’s kitchen dating back to 1330. It might even be a conservative estimate, given that there are indications of a similar dish in existence since the 400s. In post-imperialist times, it’s been served to visiting dignitaries from Kissinger to Castro, and one restaurant specializing in it has been dishing it up for almost 200 years.

If you’re in the mood to sample this time-honored treat, you needn’t book a trip to Beijing; Peking duck is also one of the house specialties at landmark OKC Asian restaurant Dot Wo Garden. Specially seasoned and roasted to savory perfection, it is served boneless and sliced thin with its signature crispy skin ready to crackle gently beneath your teeth. Wrap it in a lotus bun with scallions, lettuce and a dab of their thick, salty-sweet hoisin sauce and you have a dish that can realistically be called fit for an emperor. Plus, it pairs perfectly with Dot Wo’s renowned pot stickers.

Pay a visit to Dot Wo Garden and sample the Peking duck for yourself, and remember this old proverb: The classics never go out of style. - STEVE GILL

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528.2824 $$ SIGNATURE GRILL Unassuming locale; magnificent culinary rewards. The expertly considered menu mixes French and Italian flavors to present a wide spectrum of amazing flavors in a few select dishes. 1317 E Danforth, Edmond, 330.4548 $$$ WEST Expert staff and stylish décor augment a menu filled with treats from beef pad thai to roasted airline chicken.

Don’t forget the zuccha chips! 6714 N Western, OKC, 607.4072; 1 Mickey Mantle, OKC $$

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LUDIVINE The menu adjusts constantly to reflect availability of elite-quality, locally sourced ingredients - but every dish is the result of genuine culinary artistry. 805 N Hudson, OKC, 778.6800 $$$

LA BAGUETTE BISTRO Les Freres Buthion have deep roots in the city’s culinary landscape, and this flagship combines fine dining with a great bakery, deli and butcher on site. 7408 N May, OKC, 840.3047 $$

THE MANTEL Marvelous steaks, seafood and other specialties combine with a refined atmosphere and outstanding service to set the stage for a truly memorable meal, especially if you have a date to impress. 201 E Sheridan, OKC, 236.8040 $$$

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THE METRO A perennial favorite that feels comfortably upscale without exerting pressure to impress on its clientele, the far-reaching menu covers culinary high points from vichyssoise to crème brulée. 6418 N Western, OKC, 840.9463 $$ MICHAEL’S GRILL Thoroughly urbane dining in an intimate setting: the steaks, chops, seafood and pastas are all reliably excellent, and the Caesar salad prepared tableside is the stuff of legends. 2824 W Country Club, OKC, 810.9000 $$$ THE MUSEUM CAFÉ A setting as inspiring as the OKC Museum of Art warrants something special in cuisine: delicately light or delectably robust, its European-inspired menu delights for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 415 Couch, OKC, 235.6262 $$ PARK AVENUE GRILL A one-ofa-kind dining experience inside the luxurious Skirvin Hilton, blending traditional steak and seafood with the high style of its 1930s setting. 1 Park, OKC, 702.8444 $$$ PASEO GRILL Quiet and intimate inside, cheerful and comfortable out on the patio, with an award-winning menu filled with distinctive flavors inspired by the cuisines of Europe in both areas – try the duck salad. 2909 Paseo, OKC, 601.1079 $$$

DAS BOOT CAMP Longtime fixture for Deutsch festivities Royal Bavaria has brewed up a second round of exceptional cuisine and magnificent beer in a less expensive, faster-paced location in downtown Norman. 229 E Main, Norman, 701.3748 $ FASSLER HALL Bringing festive German flavor to Midtown via housemade sausages, warm soft pretzels with cheese sauce, duck fries and a heftig beer menu, plus a weekend brunch – what’s not to love? 421 NW 10th, OKC, 609.3300 $ INGRID’S Authentic German fare at its best, including outstanding Oklahomamade bratwurst. Join weekend regulars for breakfast, and remember the bakery counter. 3701 N Youngs, OKC, 946.8444; 6501 N May, OKC $$ ROYAL BAVARIA Superb takes on traditional dishes like Weinerschnitzel, Jagerbraten and sausages, plus fantastisch house-brewed beers. The time spent is a worthy investment in this family-style dining hall. 3401 S Sooner, Moore, 799.7666 $$$

Indian GOPURAM - TASTE OF INDIA A full-service restaurant whose richly appointed interior and attentive staff accord patrons the feel of fine dining, even during the inexpensive and plentifully stocked lunch buffet. 4559 NW 23rd, OKC, 948.7373 $$

PRITCHARD Tempted by tempranillo?

Musing about muscat? This Plaza District stop is amply stocked with an extensive list of exceptional wines, and sampling the varied dishes is a pleasure in itself.

1749 NW 16th, OKC, 601.4067 $

MISAL OF INDIA A Norman institution for over 30 years, specializing in tandoori-cooked delicacies and boasting healthy, natural, delicious cuisine served amid splendid ambiance.

580 Ed Noble Pkwy, Norman, 579.5600 $$

ROCOCO An “East Coast-style” restaurant with a diverse menu of international dishes, all set off by carefully selected wines to create the perfect dinner pairing. 12252 N May, OKC, 212.4577; 2824 N Penn, OKC,

TAJ A tremendous set of Indian staples and delicacies - the menu has sections for vegetarian, tandoori, South Indian and Indo-Chinese specialties - plus full lunch and dinner buffets. 1500 NW 23rd, OKC, 601.1888 $$

Italian & Pizza BENVENUTI’S Subtly flavored minestrone to rich, hearty ragouts, the splendid menu keeps the booths full and diners planning return trips to this vintage building by the railroad tracks; don’t overlook Sunday brunch. 105 W Main, Norman, 310.5271 $$ EMPIRE SLICE HOUSE Reigning over the Plaza District in New York style (that means thin, flexible crust with a lot of surface area to cover in cheese and tasty toppings), it offers whole pizzas or slices, a full bar and a primo patio. 1734 NW 16th, OKC $

It’s one of our favorites; choose your toppings and think deep thoughts. 1319 S Broadway, Edmond, 715.1818 $

alongside Italy-inspired salads, pastas and appetizers. 2415 N Walker, OKC, 437.4992 $$

KNUCK’S WHEELHOUSE Homemade daily with sauces from scratch and local beer in the crust, it’s a tasty and varied stopover for Bricktown wanderers as well as a pizza-lover’s destination in its own right. 103 E California, OKC, 605.4422 $

STELLA MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE A luscious spate of legitimately Italian tastes for a casual lunch, or romantic dinner, amid stylish scenery. The weekend brunch offerings are especially superb. 1201 N Walker, OKC, 235.2200 $$

VOLARE A flavor-filled variety of Neapolitan-style pizzas, produced with haste from a specially imported oven, fill this stylish Campus Corner space boasting a serious rooftop patio. 315 White, Norman, 310.3615 $$

MONI’S Handmade, New Jersey-style brick oven pizza and authentic pasta recipes from Southern Italy in a casual, comfy ambience (ideal for dates). 17200 N May, Edmond, 285.5991 $$

TOMMY’S ITALIAN-AMERICAN GRILL An old favorite returns to the metro to provide fresh, plentiful doses of primo pasta and pizzas, always served with plenty of ambiance. 5516 W Memorial, OKC, 470.5577 $$

THE WEDGE Wood-fired pies crafted from fresh ingredients (the possibilities range from pepperoni all the way to figs or truffle oil) and made-from-scratch sauces. 230 NE 1st, OKC, 270.0660; 4709 N Western, OKC, 602.3477 $$

UPPER CRUST A chic, contemporary pizzeria and wine bar specializing in wood-fired, thin-crust New York-style pies complemented by a full menu and wine list. 5860 N Classen Blvd, OKC, 842.7743; 1205 NW 178th, Edmond, 285.8887 $$

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FLIP’S WINE BAR & TRATTORIA Managing to feel rustic despite its location in a busy corridor of OKC, this cozy Italian joint keeps extended hours, and tends to get busier and louder as the hour gets later. 5801 N Western, OKC, 843.1527 $$

OTHELLO’S Garlic bread and warm mussels to tiramisu and coffee – all you could want in a romantic Italian café.

The Norman location regularly hosts live music, too. 434 Buchanan, Norman, 701.4900; 1 S Broadway, Edmond, 330.9045 $$

HIDEAWAY PIZZA If you’ve been serving a devoted following for over half a century, you’re doing something right.

In this case, that’s incredible pizza in jovial surroundings - a true Oklahoma success story. 8 metro locations, hideawaypizza.com $$

PIZZA 23 The tempting selection of specialty pies on especially buttery, flaky crusts is available for takeout, but dining in is recommended; the Uptown joint’s good beer selection and crisp, urban décor add savor to the flavor. 600-B NW 23rd, OKC, 601.6161 $$

HUMBLE PIE PIZZERIA There’s really no need to be humble about this true Chicago-style pizza, boasting perhaps the best crust known to man.

PIZZERIA GUSTO Neapolitan-style pizza (which harnesses an extremely hot fire to quickly cook superfine flour crusts and quality ingredients) stars

VICTORIA’S A comfortable atmosphere, with local art on its walls and the art of pasta on its plates – the chicken lasagna and linguine with snow crab are especially excellent. 327 White, Norman, 329.0377; 3000 SW 104th, OKC, 759.3580 $ VITO’S RISTORANTE Homestyle Italian cuisine in an intimate setting where the staff and management treat

customers like guests in their home.

It’s a small space, so calling ahead is recommended. 7521 N May, OKC, 848.4867 $$

GORO An “izakaya” is a Japanese pub; visitors will quickly come to associate the term with expertly crafted deliciousness thanks to this cheerful spot for ramen, yakitori, bar snacks and more. 1634 Blackwelder, OKC, 606.2539 $ MUSASHI’S Exquisitely flavorful Japanese cuisine prepared with genuine artistry, thanks to the skilled chefs executing culinary performance art at tableside hibachi grills. It’s a great spot for a special occasion. 4315 N Western, OKC, 602.5623 $$ SUSHI NEKO An established OKC

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TOKYO It’s neither huge nor lavishly appointed, and the menu focuses on tradition rather than creativity; but it’s palpably fresh and routinely cited as among the metro’s best sushi. 7516 N Western, OKC, 848.6733 $$ VOLCANO Creations from the hibachi grill or dazzling displays of handcrafted sushi prowess – this restaurant might not have much seating, but it’s certainly far from short on flavor. 2727 S I-35, Moore, 759.3888 $$ YOKOZUNA The noodles, entrees and snappy drinks menu beckon, but it’s the rolls that stand out in this heavyweight contender for local sushi supremacy – personally, we’re partial to the 405 Roll.

13230 Pawnee, OKC, 500.1020 $$ YUZO Variety is the word in this sushi tapas bar, boasting a tempting swirl of Colombian, Brazilian and Japanese culinary influences. 808 N Broadway, OKC $$

Mediterranean HAIGET’S Vegan-friendly – and friendly in general, due to the influence of the warm, patient namesake owner – this gem rewards the adventurous with Ethiopian and Kenyan specialties to explore and share. 308 W Edmond Road, Edmond, 509.6441 $$ QUEEN OF SHEBA Practically the definitive example of a hidden treasure, the spicy, vegan-friendly menu of Ethiopian delights awaits the bold. Bring friends and be prepared to linger. 2308 N MacArthur, OKC, 606.8616 $$ ZORBA’S For well over 20 years, Zorba’s has satisfied appetites and pleased palates.

Serving dishes from recipes passed down through generations, they proudly share flavors of Cyprus, Spain, Greece and Morocco. 6014 N May, OKC, 947.7788 $

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CAFÉ DO BRASIL It’s a long way from OKC to Rio, but the savory menu in this Midtown hot spot covers the distance in a mouthful. Even brunch is a spicy, inimitable treat. 440 NW 11th, OKC, 525.9779 $$ CAFÉ KACAO A sunlit space filled with bright, vibrant flavors from the zesty traditions of Guatemala.

Lunch possibilities beckon, but it’s the breakfast specialties that truly dazzle.

3325 N Classen, OKC, 602.2883 $ CULTIVAR A farm-to-fire Mexican kitchen that stresses sustainability, local sourcing and fresh, fast, flavorful food.

Gluten-free options, chef-crafted tacos, a substantial bar and plenty more are on the menu. 714 N Broadway, OKC $$ MAMA ROJA MEXICAN KITCHEN A festive atmosphere on the scenic shores of Lake Hefner sets off a menu loaded with hand-rolled tamales, vendor-style tacos and signature dishes. 9219 E Lake Hefner Pkwy, OKC, 302.6262 $$ REVOLUCION You say you want a Revolucion? You easily might once you try this spicy Tex-Mex haven – start with the queso fundido and don’t stop until you reach the delectable arroz tres leche dessert. 916 NW 6th, OKC, 606.6184 $$ TARAHUMARA’S Beloved by locals (there’s usually a line but it moves quickly), this airy ristorante serves huge, tasty Tex-Mex classics plus less ubiquitous fare like carnitas de puerco and mole poblano. 702 N Porter, Norman, 360.8070 $$ YUCATAN TACO STAND A Bricktown haven for feisty Latin fusion cuisine such as paella and tamales wrapped in banana leaves plus signature nachos and combos … and a selection of over 75 topshelf tequilas. 100 E California, OKC, 886.0413 $ ZARATE’S In addition to the familiar joys of enchiladas and the like, the chef’s Peruvian heritage shines in dishes featuring plantains, yuca and imported spices. Try something different; find something tasty. 706 S Broadway, Edmond, 330.6400 $$

Seafood THE DRAKE The Good Egg Group’s flagship and a standard-bearer for

diners who crave excellent seafood, it supplies a passel of chef’s creations featuring the sea’s finest, plus an oyster bar and righteous cocktails. 519 NW 23rd, OKC, 605.3399 $$$ PEARL’S OYSTER BAR A perennial OKC favorite for its flavorful seafood and spicy Creole-inspired dishes: Shrimp Diablo, Tabasco-infused Caesar salads, Andouille omelets at Sunday brunch and more. 5641 N Classen Blvd, OKC, 848.8008 $$ TRAPPER’S FISHCAMP Zesty, widely varied flavor from the Pearl’s family of restaurants finds a comfortable home in a backwoods fishing lodge atmosphere. Don’t forget the bountifully stocked bar, either.

4300 W Reno, OKC, 943.9111 $$ THE SHACK SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR A massive selection of nicely spiced Cajun and Creole cooking, plus fried and grilled seafood, in an atmosphere that’s not shy about being as casual as it can be. 3 metro locations, theshackok.com $$

Soul Food BRENT’S CAJUN Sit down to a massive platter of jambalaya, crawfish etoufee, Pasta Orleans or any of the well-seasoned temptations on the weekend brunch menu – and spice up your life. 3005 S Broadway, Edmond, 285.0911 $$ C’EST SI BON The name is accurate: it is impressively good for lovers of Cajun-style catfish and po-boys.

Crawfish etouffee, frogs’ legs, fried chicken and shrimp po-boys are among the highlights, but the award-winning catfish is a must-try. 101 N Douglas, Midwest City, 610.2555 $ THE DRUM ROOM March your own drumsticks in for a heap of crispy, juicy fried chicken (among the city’s best) starring alongside fried okra, waffles and a fully loaded bar. 4300 N Western, OKC, 604.0990 $$

JAMIL’S STEAKHOUSE Saving room for your steak, lobster or prime rib is difficult when your gratis appetizers arrive in the form of a Lebanese bounty, but make the effort. Jamil’s has been feeding Oklahoma exceptionally well since 1964. 4910 N Lincoln, OKC, 525.8352 $$$ JUNIOR’S The classic restaurant’s decor sets the perfect stage for hand-cut Angus steaks and lobster to fight for attention with knockout fried chicken.

2601 NW Expressway, OKC, 848.5597 $$$

MEAT MARKET REFECTORY The well-aged steaks are excellent, but they’re the tip of the ample menu’s iceberg: fresh seafood and Australian lamb chops command attention as well, and from Hatch green chili crab cakes to champagne sabayon, the carefully selected flavors pop and sparkle in this prime dining experience. 2920 NW 63rd, OKC, 608.8866 $$$ MICKEY MANTLE’S This lushly atmospheric social spot in Bricktown serves powerhouse entrées and sides with a full complement of amenities destined to impress. 7 S Mickey Mantle, OKC, 272.0777 $$$ RANCH STEAKHOUSE Effortless opulence, custom-aged hand-cut USDA Certified Prime tenderloins and ribeyes, served amid warm Southern hospitality.

3000 W Britton, OKC, 755.3501 $$$ RED PRIMESTEAK Visionary design and atmosphere house super-premium steaks, vibrant, imaginative flavors and amenities to make some of the state’s best dining. 504 N Broadway, OKC, 232.2626 $$$

JAX SOUL KITCHEN The team behind Blackbird and Blu dishes up big ol’ helpings of jambalaya, pork ribs, fried catfish and many more deep South classics for OU-adjacent crowds. 575 S University, Norman, 801.2828 $

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BOULEVARD STEAKHOUSE Perfectly soigné ambiance down to the last detail and cuisine easily in the metro’s elite – a sumptuous, if pricy, masterpiece. 505 S Boulevard, Edmond, 715.2333 $$$

SALA THAI Pineapple curry, basil squid, fried rice with crab, cinnamon beef ... the variety is exceptional, making this Midtown diner a popular midday option. 1614 NW 23rd, OKC, 528.8424 $

J. BRUNER’S AT THE HAUNTED HOUSE Renowned for its spooky past (its name is no accident), it’s a must for its steak, lobster and enduring charm.

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MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE The ambiance and service are sublime, but fine aged steak broiled to perfection is the star. 3241 W Memorial, OKC, 748.5959; 100 W Main, OKC, 208.8800 $$$

TEXAS DE BRAZIL Inspired by Brazilian churrascarias, this festive establishment offers diners cuts from their choice of skewers laden with beef, pork, chicken and sausage, in addition to excellent sides and a massive salad bar. 1901 NW Expressway, OKC, 362.9200 $$$

CATTLEMEN’S Almost as old as the state itself, this Oklahoma institution’s immense corn-fed steaks and matchless atmosphere are history served anew every day. 1309 S Agnew, OKC, 236.0416 $$

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SWEET BASIL The enormous aquarium adds to the cozy ambiance; with its outstanding curries and specialty dishes, it makes a great venue for a dinner date. 211 W Main, Norman, 217.8424 $$ TANA THAI There’s a lot to like about the food in this little spot, from red snapper filet to pad thai. Pay special mind to the varied soups, and do not play chicken with the spice level. 10700 N May, OKC, 749.5590 $$

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INTERNATIONAL Porthmeor Beach and the Tate Gallery are big summer attractions in St. Ives.

GOING COASTAL IN CORNWALL Character and charm in southwest England

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for services. Gardens tumble down the steep granite hillside. Far below the battlements, the channel waters can shine serenely or crash dramatically against the stony outcroppings.

Penzance, a quick five miles west of Marazion, is a tourist town abounding with guesthouses and other accommodations, and is a convenient hub for exploration of western Cornwall. The Summer House B & B is one of the most attractive choices, and an easy walk to the historic part of town and the Promenade that goes along the shore.

“Quaint” and “charming” are words that get worn out in Cornwall, but must be used for Mousehole (pronounced Mouzel), a tiny village full of art galleries, souvenir shops and photo opportunities. Look for local artist Nigel Hallard’s gallery – it’s one of my favorites.

The coast of Cornwall is 258 to 1,000 miles long – depending on how many nooks, crannies, inlets and outlets you measure.

Only 45 miles at its widest point, no place is more than 25 miles from the coast. Any way you look at it, the scenery throughout England’s farthest southwest county is long on beauty.

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relationship between Cornwall and the sea. But to me, the crown jewel of the southern coast is at Marazion: Just off the coast stands St. Michael’s Mount, the English cousin of France’s Mont Saint-Michel. Beginning with an abbey built by French monks in the 12th century, the original structure morphed into a fort and later a castle, which has been owned since the 1600s by the St. Aubyn family.

Cut off from the mainland at high tide, visitors arrive at the island by boat. At low tide, a causeway provides a route for both passengers and vehicles. Tours of the castle take guests through formal rooms and the ancient chapel, still used

Cornish pasties are versatile and tasty treats.

Try a Newlyn crab sandwich or a pasty at Pam’s Pantry. A word about pasties: these Cornish half-moon shaped pies with their thick, crimped crusts were originally made for men working down the tin mines. The heavy crusts were for holding the pie – not for eating – and inside the filling was usually meat and veg. Sometimes the pie was savory at one end and fruity at the other.

Porthcurno has a lovely beach and an interesting museum where you’ll learn about telegraphy and undersea cable history. Explore the tunnels that protected

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CHANNEL SURFING On the train from London to Penzance – a five-hour trip to the end of the main line – travelers get few opportunities to see the water. Really exploring the Cornish coast requires a car and nerves of steel … or a driver familiar with a maze of narrow roads. Luckily, we had that, since our daughter lived in Cornwall for a decade.

Highlights along the southern coast include charming little fishing villages including Looe and Fowey, stately mansions and elegant gardens. Falmouth is home to the National Maritime Museum, a good place to learn about the important

The Minack Theatre was born in the ’30s when local resident Rowena Cade decided that the cliff below her home would be a great place for an outdoor theatre.

this vital communication center during World War II. Porthcurno later drew students from all over the world to study modern communication methods.

The big attraction, however, is the Minack Theatre, which hangs from the cliffs above the English Channel. One of the most famous outdoor theatres, the Minack has evolved from one woman’s dream of Shakespeare performed with lighting from car headlights in the ’30s to a modern facility visited by more than 200,000 tourists and/or theatre-goers every year. From here, it’s not far to Land’s End, geographically interesting but way too touristy for my taste. You’ll get views just as spectacular almost anywhere along the coast.

WORLD HERITAGE Heading north up the Atlantic Coast, you’ll come to an area that is part of the UNESCO Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site. “Poldark” fans, this is a must-see stop. Mining in this area has a history of thousands of years. The landscape is littered with chimneys and remains of engine houses, and the whole area is riddled with shafts, some extending over a mile under the ocean. In 1990, the Geevor Tin Mine was one of the last to close. Now you can tour the main complex, explore an old mine shaft and learn lots in the excellent museum. Follow a morning visit with lunch

Fern Cottage in Port Isaac serves as the doctor’s office/residence in the popular series “Doc Martin.”

at Heather’s Coffee Shop in Pendeen – great soups, breads and sandwiches.

Get great views at the century-old Pendeen Lighthouse and stop nearby for a close-up of engine house ruins. As you drive along the coast, look for the irregularly patterned fields outlined by Cornish hedges (rock walls often totally overgrown by grasses and bushes). The configurations of the fields date back to prehistoric times.

St. Ives, farther east up the coast, is one of Cornwall’s most popular beach towns.

Porthmeor Beach is a favorite of swimmers and surfers. The town itself is chocka-block with galleries and shops and is home to a branch of the Tate Gallery (open in summer) and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.

CALL THE DOCTOR About an hour and a half up the coast from St. Ives, Port Isaac is a Cornish

TV star. The town plays the village of Portwenn in the popular UK series “Doc Martin.” The streets will be so familiar to any fan of the program that you’ll expect to see the doctor, Louisa or Bert coming around the next corner. There are several nice galleries here, including the excellent Port Isaac Pottery.

At the top of the village we had lunch at Fresh From The Sea – and it really was. One of the owners, Calum Greenhalgh, arrived with the day’s catch of crabs and lobsters as we were eating a light lunch. This place got all the dots I could give it on TripAdvisor.

That’s a quick spin around some of my favorite Cornish spots. Obviously, you wouldn’t do this trip all in one fell swoop.

Each stop is really a day trip of its own.

Plan plenty of time in this wonderful county – sightsee, relax and enjoy an evening at a local pub. For more information, check out visitcornwall.com.

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2016–2017 OCCC Performing Arts Series Close To You: The Music of the Carpenters Saturday, January 21 • 8:00 pm

Carrie Newcomer CD Release Concert

Friday, January 27 • 7:30 pm

Artrageous "Art & Music, Gone Wild" Tuesday, March 21 • 7:30 pm

Opus Cactus MOMIX Dance Company Tuesday, April 11 • 7:30 pm

Koresh Dance Company 25th Anniversary, Classic Koresh Tuesday, January 24 • 7:30 pm

Defending the Caveman

Friday, February 10 • 7:30 pm Saturday, February 11 • 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm

The U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors

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Free Concert

Saturday, April 1 • 7:30 pm

Les Liaisons Dangereuses - January 15 Hangmen - April 23 The Deep Blue Sea - May 14 Plus Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: A Contemporary Evening - May 7 All events are encore presentations pre-recorded in HD. Sundays, at 6:00 pm

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Jan. 26 –April 2, 2017 Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art The University of Oklahoma 555 Elm Ave. Norman, OK 73019-3003 fjjma.ou.edu // @fjjma PHOTO/SYNTHESIS is supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

Admission is always free.

Will Wilson (U.S., Navajo; b. 1969); Billy Joe Bigheart, Citizen of Osage Nation and affiliated Cherokee, Great-Grandson of John WahSheWahHah Bigheart, Nekahstahska (2016) Archival pigment print from wet plate collodion scan, 8 x 10 in.; Image courtesy of the artist For accommodations, please call Visitor Services at (405) 325-4938.

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Fresh-Cut Creativity

COURTESY OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER

Through its year-round exhibits, classes and workshops, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center encourages artistic expression in all its forms … but as its name implies, its focus tends toward the innovative and progressive.

That makes its annual preview and purchasing party ArtNow a great way to support the arts and stay current on top creators.

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At This Moment January 9-20, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center The year is new – shouldn’t your art be, too?

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center kicks off the calendar by celebrating the diversity of the state’s forward-looking creative scene, with the show and gala aptly named ArtNow. View pieces by more than 20 artists in media from sculpture to scent during the exhibition beginning Jan. 9, then attend the convivial sale Jan. 20 to bring home something new.

Wu Man

International Flair January 12-31, Armstrong Auditorium Travel broadens the mind, but so can letting the culture come to you: Armstrong is opening doors to Asia and Europe thanks to a visit from the Shanghai String Quartet and Wu Man (who’s master of a traditional instrument called the pipa), and the mighty Russian National Ballet Theatre, which will recreate the plains of Spain for “Don Quixote.” No passport required.

Shine On January 28, Dunlap Codding

Loud and Clear

January 18, OKC Civic Center

Carrie Fisher has dozens of credits from TV and film roles, has written novels, memoirs, plays and screenplays and is a respected voice for mental health advocacy – she’s far more than cinnamon-roll hairpieces and a few iconic lines.

On the heels of her latest book The Princess Diarist, the Junior League of Oklahoma City welcomes her voice as its Speaker in the City series returns.

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Get your year off to a scintillating start by supporting a pair of the metro’s most outstanding creative foci: deadCenter Film Festival and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition are the beneficiaries of the third annual Glitter Ball. The winter-themed, whimsy-laced spectacle makes Film Row the place to find lavish décor, premium bar concoctions, live performances and plenty of sparkling surprises.

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Building the Dream Ryan Bellgardt’s realistic approach to movie magic

“I L OV E T HE IDE A that you can imagine something and

make it come alive.”

Ryan Bellgardt is a dreamer. He dreams of monsters, dinosaurs and aliens; of creating entire worlds out of nothing and inviting audiences to escape inside. But, unlike most dreamers, Ryan Bellgardt has found a way to make his dreams come true.

“In 2006, my wife and I were doing a puppet show in libraries called Big Magic Book,” Bellgardt recalls. “A guy really liked it and offered us money to turn it into a television show. So, I wrote, directed and produced a TV show. It was like my own personal film school. I watched the guys setting up the lights. I sat behind the editor every day as he edited. I paid attention to everything.”

Bellgardt was hooked. He took a job as an editor at channel 43, and when the station needed more content for late night, he and co-worker Lucas Ross created funny interstitials as the “2 Movie Guys.” Their bosses loved it. So, they kept on creating content, ultimately producing a pair of Christmas specials and winning a Heartland Emmy.

Not surprisingly, Bellgardt shot for the moon with his first feature film, Army of Frankensteins. He wrote, directed and produced a classic monster movie about a time travelling scientist who creates a battalion of patchwork soldiers to fight in the Civil War. Made on a shoestring budget, the film contained epic battle scenes, hundreds of period costumes and awesome special effects.

“Most people don’t realize that it is a ton of work. Even after production, you spend months and months working 16-hour days on special effects,” Bellgardt says. “I constantly push myself to keep getting better. If I don’t get the opportunities, it won’t be because I didn’t work hard enough.”

The hard work paid off. Army of Frankensteins premiered at the deadCenter Film Festival before travelling to festivals around the world, winning several awards. Audiences loved the film. Most importantly, it found a distributor.

“Army of Frankensteins led me down the rabbit hole, because I developed a good relationship with our distributor, Galen Christy of High Octane Pictures,” Bellgardt says. “I asked him what it would take to be one of his big movies. He gave me all of this insight into what buyers want. He taught me about the business side of filmmaking. He would send me trailers of other films or send me a photo of what was popular and selling right now. He said,

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‘I’m not telling you what to do, I am just telling you what works for us to sell.’”

Bellgardt listened. While other filmmakers were thinking about their stories, their passions, their visions, Bellgardt was thinking about how his stories, passions and visions could fit into a model that distributors could actually sell. He made lists of the specific things that attract distributors to a movie. Then, he put the ideas into action when writing new scripts. As you can see, the guidelines Bellgardt followed for attracting distributors make a lot of sense: “You have to have a strong opening. You need to hook people with the first 10 minutes. You need to show your creature or monster really earlier in the film so they know you can pull off the special effects. Make sure something happens every 10 minutes. And keep it moving.”

Bellgardt’s willingness to follow the basic guidelines that make films successful has led to a great partnership with Christy. “For the first movie, we made what we wanted and were fortunate to find the right person that believed in us,” he says.

“For the second movie, we followed his suggestions and sold the movie based off of the trailer. The third film is only in concept form and we just sold it based on the poster alone. We will be able to pay for the movie before we shoot a single shot.

“Everyone has their path and their story,” Bellgardt concludes.

“I’m just going to continue going down the path that I feel is the right way for me to go, and hopefully one day it will pay off.”

Ryan Bellgardt is a dreamer. Thanks to a ton of hard work and a focus on the business side of show business, he is making his dreams come true.

PHOTO COURTESY BOILING POINT MEDIA; ILLUSTRATION BY BRIAN O’DANIEL

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Chocolate City Norman’s Firehouse Art Center shares inspiration, delectation

TH E O KC M E TRO area continues to grow by leaps and bounds – tens of thousands of new residents arrive every year, which means that despite the event being a mainstay of the state’s third-largest city for 35 years, there are people out there right now who have never been to the Firehouse Art Center’s Chocolate Festival. If that includes you, plan to rectify it immediately at the Jan. 28 festivities held in the Marriott at NCED on Highway 9.

Here’s the deal: A ticket to one of the hour-long sessions allows guest to ramble the assembled temptations from Norman favorites – such as La Baguette, Legend’s, Michelangelo’s, Natural Grocers, Eskimo Sno, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and many others – and choose 10 total treats from cake to truffles to freshly dipped strawberries. By the way, there’s no rule prohibiting you from using two of your samples on the same item; I once had three helpings of The Diner’s chocolate chili and felt no regrets (#chocfesthack).

Dance KORESH DANCE COMPANY Jan 24 Based in Philadelphia and welltraveled throughout the world, the dynamic dance ensemble is celebrating its 25th anniversary by showing off some of its finest touring moves.

OCCC Theater 7777 S May, OKC, 682.7579, occc.edu/pas YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS’ SHOWCASE Jan 26-29 Imagination and vigor fuel these juried performances, whose movements are arranged by OU dance students. Rupel Jones Center 600 Parrington, Norman, 325.4101, dance.ou.edu

PHOTO BY EMILY SMART

DON QUIXOTE Jan 30-31 The Russian National Ballet Theatre turns its focus to the plains of Spain to bring the Man of La Mancha’s story to life on the Armstrong stage. Armstrong Auditorium 14400 S Bryant, Edmond, 285.1010, armstrongauditorium.org

Events 1ST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Jan 6 The historic arts district’s name means “stroll,” which happens to be the preferred form of locomotion while taking in its wonders during a monthly

display of arts and culture. Paseo Arts District 3022 Paseo, OKC, 525.2688, thepaseo.com 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART Jan 13 A monthly community-wide celebration of creativity, focused on historic Downtown Norman. Norman Arts Council 122 E Main, Norman, 360.1162, normanarts.org LIVE ON THE PLAZA Jan 13 Vendors, artists, residents and passerby unite for a monthly fiesta. OKC Plaza District 1618 N Gatewood, OKC, 367.9403, plazadistrict.org SPEAKER IN THE CITY Jan 18 Actor, author and mental health advocate Carrie Fisher sits down for an informative Q&A in the Junior League of OKC’s annual event. OKC Civic Center 201 N Walker, OKC, 843.5668, jloc.org ARTNOW GALA Jan 20 The food is excellent, the company is great and brand-new creations on the cutting edge of creativity from dozens of Oklahoma artists fill this annual sale of fresh work.

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing, OKC, 951.0000, oklahomacontemporary.org OKC HOME & GARDEN SHOW Jan 20-22 Experts including Jason Cameron and Joel Karsten are part of the

And as befits the creativity of the host organization, the day also includes free art opportunities for kids as well as something new for 2017: Festival-goers will have a chance to buy $10 tickets and perhaps win one of six unique art pieces made by local artisans through a raffle during each session.

Proceeds will go directly toward art education programs at the Firehouse Art Center, which has been assiduously enhancing the community with creativity since 1971 through classes, exhibitions and events such as this one. Supporting it remains an excellent way to make Norman, and your month, a little sweeter.

Tickets are available now by calling the Firehouse at 329.4523, visiting normanfirehouse.com or visiting the center at 444 S Flood.

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hundreds of advice-givers, presenters and vendors gathering to exhibit ideas and products for purchase - spring is coming! State Fairgrounds 3001 General Pershing, OKC, 301.5525, oklahomacityhomeshow.com EDMOND AUTHORS’ BOOK FAIR Jan 21 Local literary creators come together for a celebration of the written word - come find some new reading pleasure. Edmond Historical Society 431 S Boulevard, Edmond, 340.0078, edmondhistory.org BOOTS & BALL GOWNS Jan 28 Infant Crisis Services prepares for a shindig to remember with dinner, drinks, entertainment and plenty of dancing you’ll probably wind up saying “Yee-ha!”

The Criterion 500 E Sheridan, OKC, 778.7619, infantcrisis.org

609 W Sheridan, OKC, 546.5365, deadcenterfilm.org JOEL MCHALE Jan 28 Wry, sly, dry and notably handsome, the TV star and standup comic has quite a few thoughts to share on this visit to the 405. Riverwind Casino 1544 W Hwy 9, Norman, 322.6464, riverwind.com UPCOMING CHOCOLATE DECADENCE Feb 2 It’s the 20th anniversary of this soiree starring wine, champagne, jazz and auctions ... and plenty of rich, luscious chocolate. Hudson Essex Lofts 825 N Broadway, OKC, 706.7484, chocolatedecadenceokc.com

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CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Jan 28 Hooray, chocolate! The sweet stuff is in ready supply in this annual tasting event that benefits the Firehouse Art Center, which supplies creative activities for kids on site.

NCED Marriott 2801 Hwy 9 E, Norman, 329.4523, normanfirehouse.com

CLASSICS SERIES Jan 3-31 Catch a masterpiece you missed the first time around or just want to re-experience on the big screen: Coming to America Jan 3, West Side Story Jan 10, Sixteen Candles Jan 17, The Crow Jan 24 and Enter the Dragon Jan 31. Harkins Theatres 150 E Reno, OKC, 321.4747, harkinstheatres.com

GLITTER BALL Jan 28 A sparkling soiree laden with live performances and luminous whimsy returns to benefit OVAC and the deadCenter Film Festival. Dunlap Codding

CENTER THEATER SHOWS Jan 5-29 The OKC Museum of Art screens overlooked treasures and unsung independent films - this month includes The Flowers of St. Francis, Things to

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Galleries ONGOING NEW VIEW Through Jan 14 IAO Gallery OKC, 232.6060, individualartists.org FINE ARTS INSTITUTE Jan 3-27 The FAI hosts a collection of wonders painted by local artist Gary Lennon. Fine Arts Institute of Edmond 27 E Edwards, Edmond, 340.4481, edmondfinearts.com JANUARY IN YOUR EYE Jan 6-27 The visually engaging Paseo gallery hosts a collection of pieces by its stable of contributors, showing viewers a world of “Black & White.” In Your Eye Gallery 3005 Paseo, OKC, 525.2161, inyoureyegallery.com ARTNOW Jan 9-20 Brand-new creations on the cutting edge of creativity from dozens of Oklahoma artists fill this annual showcase of freshness. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing, OKC, 951.0000, oklahomacontemporary.org HEALING STUDIO EXHIBITION Jan 13-27 Community residents who pursue their muses through the Firehouse’s Healing Studio show off the results of their labors. Firehouse Art Center 444 S Flood, Norman, 329.4523, normanfirehouse.com YOUTH IMPRESSIONS Jan 16-26 Fresh creations from statewide students in 1st-12th grades form the basis for this annual juried show presented by the Fine Arts Institute. Downtown Community Center 28 E Main, Edmond, 340.4481, edmondfinearts.com

Museums ONGOING WHEN THE EARTH SHAKES Through Jan 2 Sam Noble Museum Norman, 325.4712, snomnh.ou.edu CHRISTIE OWEN: SURROUNDINGS Through Jan 7 OK Hall of Fame Museum OKC, 235.4458, oklahomahof.com SACRED WORDS Through Jan 8 OKC Museum of Art OKC, 236.3100, okcmoa.com RED EARTH TREEFEST Through Jan 13 Red Earth Museum OKC, 427.5228, redearth.org RED DIRT DINOS Through Mar 12 Science Museum Oklahoma OKC, 604.6602, sciencemuseumok.org LOWELL ELLSWORTH SMITH Through Jul 9 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum OKC, 478.2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org THE COMPLETE WPA COLLECTION Through Dec 31 OKC Museum of Art OKC, 236.3100, okcmoa.com OKLAHOMA PRIDE Jan 19-Apr 8 Subtitled The Next 50 Years of

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Oklahoma Art, this exhibition covers some of the state’s creative expression in the post-WWII era, including works

by Doel Reed, Richard Goetz, Eugene Bavinger and more. OK Hall of Fame Museum 1400 Classen, OKC, 235.4458, oklahomahof.com PHOTO/SYNTHESIS Jan 26-Apr 2 An exhibition of work by Navajo photographer Will Wilson responds to a landmark collection of Native portraiture by demonstrating the ongoing strength of traditional culture.

Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art 555 Elm, Norman, 325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma

Music NOON TUNES Jan 5-26 Free lunchtime serenades to sonically spice up your Thursdays: Martha Stallings Jan 5, High Speed Boom Jan 12, Jenny Rucker and Miho Fisher Jan 19 and Jazzed Up Trio Jan 26. Downtown Library 300 Park Ave, OKC, 231.8650, mls.lib.ok.us OPOLIS SHOWS Jan 6 Metro, meet Opolis - you’ll make beautiful music together, including a ripping all-ages show from Limp Wizurds. Check online for updates. The Opolis 113 N Crawford, Norman, opolis.org DIONNE WARWICK Jan 7 It should sound great at the Grand this month, thanks to a special performance in song by the multi-Grammy winner and crossover star. Grand Casino 777 Grand, Shawnee, 964.7263, grandresortok.com OKC PHILHARMONIC CLASSICS Jan 7 Strike up the orchestra; guest conductor David Lockington leads the OKC Philharmonic and violinist Hye-Jin Kim through an evening of Copland, Saint-Saens and Elgar. OKC Civic Center 201 N Walker, OKC, 842.5387, okcphil.org RIVERWIND SHOWS Jan 7-27 The casino is hopping this month, with extra energy from top-notch Elvis impersonator Travis LeDoyt Jan 7 and the Oak Ridge Boys Jan 27. Riverwind Casino 1544 W Hwy 9, Norman, 322.6464, riverwind.com ACM@UCO SHOWS Jan 11-29 The Bricktown venue rips off a pair of rocking shows this month, with visits from The Devil Makes Three Jan 11 and Dawes Jan 29. ACM@UCO Performance Lab 329 E Sheridan, OKC, 866.966.1777, dcfconcerts.com WU MAN & SHANGHAI STRING QUARTET Jan 12 Armstrong’s season continues with a visit from the renowned Wu Man, master of the traditional Chinese instrument the pipa, alongisde the dazzling cultural combo. Armstrong Auditorium 14400 S Bryant, Edmond, 285.1010, armstrongauditorium.org ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY Jan 13-14 Happy 15th anniversary, Jazz Lab! To mark the occasion, spectacular singer Callaway - the venue’s first performer back in 2002 - returns to hold audiences spellbound. UCO Jazz Lab 100 E 5th, Edmond, 340.8552, uco.edu/cfad

BLUE DOOR SHOWS Jan 14-15 Self-billed as “the best listening room in Oklahoma,” it certainly has some of the best music, including Levi Parham and Jaimee Harriss Jan 14 and Cliff Eberhart with Louise Mosrie Jan 15 - check online for updates. The Blue Door 2805 N McKinley, OKC, 524.0738, bluedoorokc.com WINTER WIND CONCERTS Jan 15-29 Cozy up indoors and enjoy a season of more intimate singer-songwriter sounds from the likes of The Hot Nut Riveters Jan 15 and Heather Styka Jan 29. Santa Fe Depot 200 S Jones, Norman, 307.9320, pasnorman.org

State Jan 22 and Iowa State Jan 25. Lloyd Noble Center 2900 S Jenkins, Norman, 325.2424, soonersports.com OSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Jan 7-25 The Big 12 season heats up for the Cowgirls as they host Baylor Jan 7, Kansas State Jan 14 and Kansas Jan 25. Gallagher-Iba Arena 1046 W Hall of Fame, Stillwater, 877.255.4678, okstate.com THUNDER BASKETBALL Jan 7-26 Join the crowds and hear the roar as OKC hosts Denver Jan 7, Memphis Jan 11 and Dallas Jan 26. They’re on the road most of the month, so make the home stands count. Chesapeake Arena 100 W Reno, OKC, 208.4800, nba.com/thunder

OCU CONCERTS Jan 16-29 Students and townspeople alike can head to campus and enjoy musical treats: Distinguished Artists Bob Mintzer Jan 16 and Paul Merkelo Jan 29, plus a Project 21 concert Jan 27. OCU Kirkpatrick Auditorium 2501 N Blackwelder, OKC, 208.5227, okcu.edu/music

OSU MEN’S BASKETBALL Jan 11-28 The Big 12 season heats up for the Cowboys as they host Iowa State Jan 11, Kansas State Jan 18, TCU Jan 23 and Arkansas Jan 28. Gallagher-Iba Arena 1046 W Hall of Fame, Stillwater, 877.255.4678, okstate.com

BRIGHTMUSIC Jan 17 The sensational concert ensemble resumes its season with a performance called Lands Near and Far, featuring Bartok, Vaughan Williams and a piece composed by OKC’s own Edward Knight. St. Paul’s Cathedral 127 NW 7th, OKC, brightmusic.org

OKC FIGHT NIGHT Jan 19 Get rrrready for some top-notch boxing action as hosts Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney headline a spectacular night benefiting the OKC Police Athletic League. The Criterion 500 E Sheridan, OKC, 406.7484, okcfightnight.com

CLOSE TO YOU Jan 21 Vocalist Lisa Rock and a small, skillful combo take the OCCC stage to share the unforgettable music of The Carpenters. OCCC Theater 7777 S May, OKC, 682.7579, occc.edu/pas

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS Jan 21-22 Ride ‘em, cowboys! Seriously, you don’t want to get slung off, and while staying tall in the saddle will be difficult considering the beefy brawn beneath, big rewards await. Chesapeake Arena 100 W Reno, OKC, 800.745.3000, chesapeakearena.com

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES Jan 21 The baton used in this concert can’t control the wind, but it harnesses the power of a full orchestra to present highlights from the venerable Nintendo franchise. OKC Civic Center 201 N Walker, OKC, 297.2264, okcciviccenter.com OU MUSIC Jan 22-30 Join the OU School of Music for auditory bliss: Accademia Filarmonica Jan 22, faculty chamber music Jan 24 and mezzo-soprano Anne Marie Wilcox Daehn Jan 30. OU Catlett Music Center 500 W Boyd, Norman, 325.4101, music.ou.edu FARMERS MARKET SHOWS Jan 24 Find a bumper crop of exciting music and action, headlined by the tribute to Sublime known as Badfish. OKC Farmers Market 311 S Klein, OKC, 232.6506, okcfarmersmarket.com OKC PHILHARMONIC POPS Jan 27-28 The orchestra channels the magic of Disney for a masterful evening of moving music titled Tale as Old as Time.

OKC Civic Center 201 N Walker, OKC, 842.5387, okcphil.org OKC PHILHARMONIC DISCOVERY Jan 29 Young audiences will taste the joy of music at this special show featuring the orchestra and the Sugar-Free Allstars.

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Sports OU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Jan 1-25 The Sooners’ house should be packed as they square off against TCU Jan 1, Kansas State Jan 4, Texas Tech Jan 14, Oklahoma

OU MEN’S BASKETBALL Jan 10-30 The Sooners’ house should be packed as they square off against Kansas Jan 10, Texas Tech Jan 14, Iowa State Jan 21, Florida Jan 28 and Oklahoma State Jan 30. Lloyd Noble Center 2900 S Jenkins, Norman, 325.2424, soonersports.com

Theater BAKERSFIELD MIST Jan 6-28 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - but what about value? A yard-sale painting could be Maude’s key to easy street, but the appraiser might not be able to overlook her squalid, booze-soaked reality. Carpenter Square Theater 800 W Main, OKC, 232.6500, carpentersquare.com

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The Chief of Midtown Kaiser’s keeps history alive and delicious

BY MARK BEUTLER

and Walker sits a stylish little café called the Grateful Bean. But to most long-time Oklahoma City residents, it’s known simply as “Kaiser’s.”

It was a century ago in 1917 when young entrepreneur Tony Kaiser, an immigrant from Switzerland, opened his ice cream parlor. Kaiser’s concoctions were known for their purity and richness, and he received requests from around the country. Tony ran the business until he retired in 1957, then his son took over for the next few decades.

Kaiser’s, in its original form, ultimately closed in 1990.

As the downtown and Midtown areas began their renaissance, interest quickly began to grow in Kaiser’s – at least in bringing the building back to life. Today, local attorney Peter Schaffer operates the restaurant and soda fountain.

“The menu is a mix between vegetarian-friendly and meat-lovers friendly,” says Schaffer. “It also has the very best soda fountain in Oklahoma City.”

Indeed, the soda fountain is a historical part of the restaurant’s charm. Although not original to the space, the current soda fountain dates all the way back to 1950.

There’s a fully operational old-fashioned Coca-Cola dispenser that also was installed in 1950, and Schaffer said it makes a truly delicious and different Coke.

The earth-tone ceramic tile on the soda fountain counter is original from 1917.

Other details, such as the lighting fixtures and stained glass, have been painstakingly recreated to mirror what was popular in Oklahoma City in the early 20th century.

Another special aspect to the Grateful Bean is that Schaffer’s staff is made up largely of individuals who have been incarcerated.

“All of us need a second or a third or a fourth chance at one time or another,” he asserts. “It’s a way of giving back to the

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community – the entire community. Our mission is that we don’t employ people to operate a restaurant; we operate a restaurant to employ people.”

It’s important, Schaffer said, for everyone to succeed and to feel they have something to offer. He also has reached out to an old friend, local restaurant owner Sean Cummings, to help beef up the menu and the performance of the staff.

“Sean has already started training staff at the Bean,” Schaffer says. “He is fine-tuning our operation. And who is more qualified than Sean, the consummate restaurateur?”

Cummings, who with his wife Cathy owns Vito’s Ristorante, said he is trying to teach procedures to help the staff grow and learn the restaurant business.

“I asked employees what I do here,” Cummings explains. “An 18-year-old young lady named Janet said I teach people things and give really good advice. And when dealing with the cooks, I teach them to be more

organized and put out a more beautiful plate of food. Then I try to instill positive thought patterns and pride in doing something you are really proud of.”

Kaiser’s Grateful Bean is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

“I would like to extend a personal invitation to all 405 Magazine readers,” Schaffer smiles. “The Kaiser’s tradition continues, so come on in!”

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