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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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• FARMERS BANK

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• REVAMP + RENOVATE

• HOME BUILDERS BREAKDOWN

• COMING SOON: OKC

• FUN IN THE FACTS 48 AIRPLANES

• TRUTH IN THE NUMBERS BOATS

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• SO6IX EATS 52 WHEELHOUSE PIZZA KITCHEN

• SO6IX SUPPORTS

• CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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It’s August! How are we all doing out there? Are we surviving this summer heat? Barely? I feel you. It’s been a doozy, but I feel like we always want the season we’re not in – so I’m just trying to suck it up and appreciate it for what’s its worth before it’s gone, and spending a lot of time in front of a fan. Speaking of staying indoors, thanks for picking up our home builders issue! This is a great one to read indoors while dreaming of your own ideal space.

seems just about every day there’s an announcement for a new business making a home here. So we compiled all of the newest announcements about businesses coming to our city in the very near future. In “Coming Soon: OKC” you’ll find everything from new restaurants and hotels to a movie theater and a soccer stadium. Let’s all continue to root this city on! Don’t blink – you just We worked with some of the best home builders might miss something. in the state of Oklahoma for this issue to bring you A home is a place to gather, to share, what’s trending and what’s in and out on all different to love and to make memories. I hope styles of homes at different locations, different price your space is something you love and points and everything in between. You can shop are proud of, and hopefully this home your dream home and home builder without ever issue gives you a little inspiration to leaving your couch (and hopefully your fan that’s on make it just that. Enjoy your month and high blast). Let me tell you, as someone who swoons don’t forget to check up on loved ones over homes and interior décor, the craftsmanship, and the elderly during this last stretch attention to detail, creativity and love that’s going of summer. While you’re at it, donate a into these homes is amazing. fan to someone in need. Stay cool! I know we constantly talk about how much we love Love & light, OKC. It’s because we do and just feel like shouting it from the mountaintops, okay? Do you know just how much our city is growing? It’s amazing to see. It

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Established in 1905 in Carnegie, Oklahoma, Farmers Bank has been serving Oklahoma for over 100 years, and their newest branch brings their modern take on banking to the heart of Midtown. This bank is locally owned and operated, now by Aaron Johnson, age 35, the fourth generation of his family to run the bank. When thinking about Farmers Bank, throw everything you know about traditional banking out the window. Their style, atmosphere, and projects and investments all show they are doing something truly special. Their Midtown branch opened in April 2018 and has received an overwhelmingly positive response. From local business and restaurants to homeowners, all their customers love what Farmers Bank is doing. Midtown truly banks here.

NE W ER A OF BANKING Aaron explains the modernism Farmers is bringing to banking. In the average bank, there is a major disconnect between bank owners and the staff, and especially the customers. A lot of bank owners are a lot older and it’s hard for them to relate to the customer and the market anymore. Big banks have gotten so much bigger that it’s nearly impossible for them to service their customers. You can’t say the same for Farmers. Aaron and his staff know their customers and take really good care of them. When they come in they can sit down and talk with Aaron or other lenders, who are able to make decisions here on-site: they own their bank, so it’s very different in that way. It’s much more personable. Big local branch banks have completely lost sight of how to take care of their customers because customers ultimately never speak directly to anybody that can actually make decisions regarding loans and projects. Farmers Bank is staying ahead in the technology game thanks to Chief Technology Officer Duggan Roberts. They offer 24/7 mobile banking where you can check balances, pay bills, do internal and external transfers, and set alerts to help stay in control. With mobile banking, you can also deposit checks, enable touch ID for quick, secure access to your real-time balance information, and 8

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view check and deposit images. Duggan puts it like this: “We’re using technology to eliminate friction and simplify banking. It’s very important to us. At Farmers Bank, we understand we live in a world where the consumer wants to bank anywhere, anytime. We will continue to embrace and invest in the latest financial technology so banking won’t be a burden on your lifestyle.” Their location in Midtown was strategically chosen for various factors, such as its convenient location in the city, but more importantly for the fact that Farmers has been lending in Midtown for over five years now. Farmers has had a big hand in the renaissance of Midtown and downtown Oklahoma City. They’re doing a lot of the financing in Midtown and surrounding areas, helping to change the look and grow the district that so many have come to love and frequent.

MODERN AT MOSPHERE Farmers sits at 1300 N. Walker, and when you walk in prepare to be blown away. Remember when we told you Farmers Bank was anything but ordinary (in the best way possible)? Well, that carries over to the Midtown branch’s design, architecture and décor, too. It’s young, modern and totally different than a big branch bank. “Our goal was to not feel like a bank when you walk in,” said Aaron Johnson. Banks are typically stuffy, uncomfortable and outdated. Farmers wants you to feel very comfortable and inspired when you walk in the doors. It’s a place you’re going to want to come, not have to. With its black, white and gold theme, there’s an elegance to the bank, but it doesn’t leave it feeling uncomfortable. You’ll find a cozy couch, a coffee bar and lounge, TVs, art murals, a boardroom that doubles as a ping-pong table, a cozy patio with yes, yet another ping-pong table, and inviting offices. They encourage anyone to use their lounge, Wi-Fi and coffee bar; you don’t have to be a client of the bank. One of our favorite details of the bank is the private teller offices. You don’t have to stand in a stuffy lobby with others around you. As Johnson says, “We don’t think the customer should have to stand in an

open lobby and shout their private information.” You can instead visit one of the private teller offices for complete privacy. There’s nothing ordinary about this bank’s aesthetic, and we love it.

GROW T H + F U T URE PL ANS In 2017, the last full year, Farmers was the fastest-growing bank in the state of Oklahoma, hands down – it wasn’t even close. They grew their assets from $30 million to $90 million over the course of the last three years. That’s exponentially fast for any business, let alone a small-city family-owned bank. And Aaron doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon: “My main goal is to disrupt the industry. We want to reintroduce people to the way banking should be.” In the old days, there was a bank in each community. That banker knew the people in the community, and now big branch banks don’t even know their area, let alone their people. It’s become normal for the process to be extremely difficult to get a loan of any type. Your vision and dream for what you want to do gets completely lost in limbo by the time it gets to someone that can actually make a decision – and they’re

just looking at numbers on paper, not at the person or story as a whole. Customers have been left behind by big banks so they can grow and become super large. We are going out and bringing those customers back and truly listening to them,” Aaron said. Moving forward, Aaron wants to open other branches in rural communities. Farmers knows how to service small communities, as they’re from a small town themselves. This will in turn put jobs into small towns. They will hire these jobs locally because these people will be the ones running the bank and will know their community better than anyone else. That’s true hospitality and hometown support. Farmers Bank is here in Midtown, and it’s is here to stay. They’re changing everything you currently know and perceive about banking. From their aesthetic, to their values and foundation, to their forward-thinking practices – they are going to continue to make an impact in this city and beyond. Trust us.

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REVAMP + RENOVATE with Home Renew

Oklahoma City’s oldest neighborhoods are shining again thanks to the trend of revamping and renovating older homes. Many people are seeking out this alternative to building from the ground up. All it takes is a reputable company to help you through the process, a little TLC to various parts of the home, and before long your older home can look brand-new. Home Renew is a full-service residential remodeling company. They offer start-to-finish general contracting for interior and exterior home renovations. They specialize in window replacement, siding installation, kitchen renovation and bathroom remodeling. Just remodeling these four areas of your home can add beauty, improve functionality and energy efficiency, and increase home value. Home Renew has decades of experience and brings quality craftsmanship to each home project. They cater to your vision and needs from start to finish. Whether it’s something you saw on Pinterest or you dreamt up the vision yourself, they’re ready to help bring your dreams to reality. Your home should reflect your style and be a place of comfort you are proud of – and with a little renovation, your ideal home can come to life. Visit homerenew.co for a free quote today! Let’s check out various ways to revamp and renovate your space.

ENTRY AND PATIO DOORS

Just like windows, entry and patio doors are a cost-effective and energy-efficient way to upgrade your home’s look. New doors can keep the temperature of your home better regulated. They’re also a great way to ensure the safety and security of your home. Newer lock systems and heavier-style doors can give you peace of mind whether you’re home or not.

WOOD DOORS

MODERN DOORS

PATIO SLIDING DOORS

Solid wood doors are still popular and we don’t see this trend changing anytime soon. Home Renew has a wide variety of wood doors to choose from that can be left natural, stained or protected by aluminum exteriors.

Many people want their home’s curb appeal to match the modern transformations inside. One easy way to do this is with a new modern door. Modern doors can come in any color and are commonly created with straight lines in mind, especially if the door has windows. The most common style is a clean, contemporary door with 3-4 rectangular windows.

Patio doors shouldn’t be neglected. As they have direct access to the backyard, this is another place that can cause problems with energy efficiency. Home Renew can help transform your sliding patio doors to match the aesthetic of the home’s inside and to provide a gateway to your patio.

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EXTERIOR SIDING

Coming home is the best part of your day and your home’s exterior is the first thing you see. New siding can create dramatic changes in your home’s curb appeal. Home Renew offers countless siding options that will fit any home, from vinyl to James Hardie plank that can give you a subtle change or a complete transformation. They’ll help you pick your material, color and trim, and again using design software, they’ll be able to show you exactly how the options and colors will look on your home. New siding can add lifetime value to your home.

PAINTED BRICK Brick has been used in homes for as long as history books can remember. Bricks are relatively cost effective and come in an array of patterns and color tones. In recent trends, homeowners are painting their bricks in neutral colors like white or gray, and this is a way Home Renew can elevate your brick and bring it new life. You can totally change the look and feel of a home for just the cost of paint.

SHIPLAP

ROCK

Shiplap galore. Modern farmhouse is here to stay and shiplap is going inside, outside and everywhere in between. This is a way to revamp the outside of your home, giving it a lighter, brighter feel.

Rock is a way to bring elegance to your home. Changing over your brick- or woodsided home to something like tumbled rock gives it a brand-new look in color, texture and pattern. Rock can be added in a large space or in a smaller space, making it more of a detail within the siding, depending on the size.

WINDOWS

Giving your home new windows not only ups the beauty factor, it’s a great way to improve energy efficiency, and with Oklahoma’s crazy weather we all know how important this is. Replacing older windows is a simple, cost-effective way to update your home’s exterior and interior. Home Renew offers a wide selection of beautiful windows that meet all Energy Star specifications. Using design software, their design team will show how your choice will look before the installation, so you’re confident with your decision. Added bonus: right now OG&E is offering a HEEP program (Home Energy Efficiency Program), where homeowners can get a $50 rebate per window for up to 10 windows while funds last.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL You can select the right amount of UV protection to keep the heat in during the winter and the cool in during our hottest summer months.

VINYL These windows are the most selected choice by homeowners and builders. They’re popular because they’re low-maintenance, energy efficient and cost-effective. Modern innovation has enhanced the look of these windows with more colors and options than ever, from sleek and modern to classic and traditional.

WOOD COMPOSITE Wood composite windows are the new innovative solution to getting the beauty of a wood window without the cost of repair. They have a wood cap that surrounds the exterior and interior surface. This gives you the appeal of traditional wood with a solid polymer core that is impervious to moisture and termites. They have superior strength, making them a good choice for larger homes. Wood composite windows come in a variety of styles and can be completely customized to your fit. This choice is a little more costly but it’s a lasting investment. so6ix.com | AUGUST 2018

FLOORING Whether you’ve got blah tile or older wood floors, a little facelift is never a bad thing. Tile is great in the kitchen for easy cleaning and durability, but you may still want the look of wood. Well, lucky for you, there are so many great wood-look tiles to choose from. This way you can continue the wood aesthetic throughout your house without compromising durability and cleanliness. This look goes well in modern, farmhouse and traditional homes.

COUNTERTOPS & BACKSPLASH New countertops and a new backsplash can match the feel of new cabinets and add a whole new vibe to the kitchen. The backsplash has become a work of art on its own. Bright colors, fun patterns and textures are the star of the show. This is a great way to add flair to a kitchen with solid neutral cabinets and countertops.

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KITCHEN

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a place to gather, share conversations and food, and connect and learn. Family moments are shared, friends are entertained and many lasting memories are made. To most people, the thought of a kitchen remodel is a daunting task, but with the help of Home Renew it’s a seamless process. Their professionals help create your dream kitchen from start to finish. Using 3D technology, Home Renew will help bring your vision to life so you know exactly what your project will look like before the remodel begins.

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CABINETS Some are choosing to completely knock out and reinstall new kitchen cabinets, but if that’s not in your budget, a fresh cleaning, sanding and a couple coats of paint can do the trick. If your home is older and you have plain wood cabinets, you might look to revamp them with a bright white, navy or gray.

BATHROOM

A place for relaxation is one of life’s simple luxuries. Who doesn’t dream of having a personal spa? A soaking tub, steam shower, heated floors, and updated cabinets and counters can turn any space into the perfect place for serenity. Simple changes can turn a plain bathroom into a private oasis.

FLOORING Like in kitchens, flooring in bathrooms is important. You want something that you can keep clean and that has durability. With a bathroom typically being a smaller space, it can be fun to use patterned tile that you wouldn’t normally put in a larger room like a living room or bedroom. This can enhance the space tremendously and almost make it its own work of art.

BATHTUBS & SHOWERS One of the quickest ways to transform your bathroom into a personal spa is by updating the bathtub or shower. Home Renew can help you pick the perfect tub or shower head(s) to truly create a whole new relaxing experience.

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CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS Just like with kitchens, it’s important to update your cabinets and countertops in your bathrooms. A major trend we’re seeing in bathrooms is a neutral countertop, like white, and cabinets painted in a contrasting neutral like navy or dark gray and given new hardware. This elevates the look of the bathroom in an extremely costeffective way. Credit: Woodpro so6ix.com | AUGUST 2018

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Home building is on the up here in the metro. From the quality of home builders to the quality of design and homes built, award-winning things are happening here. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to move, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to the right place. All of these home builders are accredited award-winners who are committed to building your dream home, from start to finish. They all have different backgrounds, styles, price points and neighborhoods. This is your one-stop shop before beginning the process of building your home. These home builders are putting their heart and soul into each project and it shows. This is an exciting time, and your home should reflect your style and who you are. The builders featured here will do just that.

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MASSAROSSA m a s s a r o s s a . c o m

MassaRossa was brought to life in 2015 by owner and president Nathan Walters and has been redefining luxury ever since. His entrepreneurial spirit, time-management skills and pursuit of perfection have already made MassaRossa a household name in just three short years. They’re combining the traditional and familiar aspects of building a home with extraordinary and luxurious components. MassaRossa works with each client to create the home of their dreams, meaning everything is customized to their exact specifications. Whether you have a floor plan in mind or want a custom design, they can do it all. MassaRossa has been a part of Parade of Homes since 2015 and has won awards each and every year, including taking home 1st place in 2016 and 2017 for best floor plan, best interior design, best curb appeal and best overall. MassaRossa isn’t limited to one specific style or aesthetic and can create a rustic traditional masterpiece, on-trend industrial farmhouse or mountain lodge oasis. Each project is a work of art that you have to see for yourself. Speaking of a work of art, MassaRossa is one of the home builders for the Street of Dreams taking place this October! This year’s Street of Dreams will be in The Falls neighborhood on N.E. 150th Street and Post Road, which features some of the most stunning homes you’ve ever seen. Trust us when we say you don’t want to miss the opportunity to tour MassaRossa’s home come October. MassaRossa can create your dream home from top to bottom and will be with you every step of the way.

FREESTANDING FLOATING SINK TUB A floating sink is another modern Adding in a white freestanding tub elevates a bathroom from plain to glam, giving it a modern touch with a very clean feel.

touch you can add to a smaller space that is sure to wow guests. Solid stone or granite is a way to bring a touch of masculinity and industrial style to a powder bath. so6ix.com | AUGUST 2018

SILVER STONE HOMES s s h o m e s o k . c o m

Since 2004, Silver Stone Homes has built some of Edmond’s most beautiful residences. Their in-house staff and their skilled trade contractors provide limitless opportunities for you and your new home. When working with Silver Stone, you’re only limited by your imagination. Seriously, they’ll do it all. Silver Stone Homes uses solid building techniques and modern innovation to give you the home you deserve, one located in the A+ rated Edmond public school system. They have complete integrity – they stand behind their products and they’re transparent in all they do. Silver Stone is innovative, creating the spaces of tomorrow, TODAY. They work with you every step of the way to help make your house a home. An entire team of professionals will help guide you through the process. Silver Stone caters to you from beginning to end – from the dirt to the deed. They have two stunning developments with homes that are highly sought after: Pravada and Hidden Creek. Pravada is off of Westminster just past Covell in Arcadia, and Hidden Creek sits off Danforth just past Air Depot. Pravada is a gated neighborhood within minutes of I-35 that provides quiet living on lots of more than 2 acres. With winding concrete roads, ponds and mature trees, this is the perfect spot to build a home to enjoy for years to come. These homes are from $650,000. Hidden Creek, on the other hand, is one of Edmond’s newest modern farmhouse developments, exclusively built by Silver Stone Homes. This convenient community features beautiful homes with a fresh style, plenty of natural light and shiplap. Prices on these homes are from $400,000 and up. Can you picture your dream home in one of these two spots? We sure can. Every home has a story to tell. What will your family’s story say?

OUTDOOR LIGHTING The exterior of your home shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be neglected. Stunning outdoor lighting can turn a home into an oasis at night.

CEILING BEAMS Adding beams (real or faux) to your ceiling is a unique way to add interest to an often neglected area. This powerful design element can transform a room.

MODERN FARMHOUSE EXTERIOR Silver Stone does all types of homes, but their current addition in Hidden Creek boasts beautiful modern farmhouse styles with painted shiplap-look exteriors.

REDSTONE CUSTOM HOMES

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RedStone Custom Homes was founded by 3rd-generation builder Nicholas Cooper, who has a passion for designing and building homes. RedStone Custom Homes is founded on Christ-centered values. It is their mission to uphold these values (integrity, honesty, dependability, excellence, innovation and family) in every aspect of their company. Designing and building your own home is an exciting and fun experience, but at times it can be an emotional and frustrating task. RedStone is 100% committed to the customer to make it an exciting and memorable experience. RedStone isn’t confined to a specific style aesthetic. They can build any style that the client has in mind. Simply show them a picture and they can make it happen! They’ve built it all: modern, farmhouse, Texas hill country, craftsman, and traditional. When Nicholas started RedStone, he noticed a need in the Edmond and OKC market for something different. A lot of the homes looked like what had been built in the area over the last 15 years. He wanted to step it up and offer several different design options to the public. When building with RedStone, you’ll never be in the dark throughout the process. They utilize Buildertrend, a construction program that allows each client their own personal log-in that grants them access to the schedule and documents like floor plans, HVAC, engineering plans and more. It’s a great way for the homeowner to consistently be in the know about their project. An added bonus: RedStone always tries to “think green.” They're building energy-efficient homes with high-efficiency HVAC systems and great insulation to help minimize utility bills. RedStone utilized post-tension foundation for all of their slabs. They are engineered by a second-party engineer to maximize the strength of the foundation. This is great news, as the foundation is the most important part of a home! RedStone does it all, and they're more than ready to help you build your dream home.

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FLOATING WOOD SHELVES Floating wood shelves are a great way to add décor and to keep your most treasured pieces on display, like vases, glasses or dishes.

OPEN KITCHEN PLAN With RedStone, most of the homes have an open floor plan. In the kitchen this is especially important, as it gives you more space and flow into the dining and living rooms.

SHIPLAP ACCENT WALL If you’re into shiplap but don’t want an entire room of it, it’s great added to an accent wall, like in this bathroom behind the toilet and vanity. so6ix.com | AUGUST 2018

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Q5 CUSTOM HOMES q 5 c u s t o m h o m e s . c o m

Q5 Custom Homes is an award-winning custom home builder that has built a reputation on quintessential luxury, prestigious design and refined elegance in the Oklahoma City metro. Time-honored integrity, exceptional customer service and commitment to quality construction are key elements to the outstanding success achieved by Q5 Custom Homes. President Paul Harrison and the Q5 team are focused on delivering excellence in every aspect of the custom home building experience. They truly strive to create and execute a timeless masterpiece that is your own personal dream home. They offer a wide selection of luxury homes throughout OKC in neighborhoods like Villagio, Abbey Place, Cambria Heights, and The Reserves at Still Meadows. You’ll work side by side with their team to make sure the home reflects your preferences, inspirations and needs. Not sure what you want? You can take a look through their portfolio, which gives a glimpse into the prestigious selection of home designs and options they offer. Whatever you have in mind, Q5 is ready to make it a reality. Your home should be more than just an investment: it is a deeply personal expression. They’re committed to their clients’ individual needs with one-on-one service and great attention to detail. They truly lay out the perfect pathway to your dream home.

EXPOSED BRICK WALL

PATTERNED FLOOR

For a cozy and more old-world feel, you can keep an exposed or faux brick wall in a gathering place like the kitchen. It will add its own texture and color to the room.

A patterned tile floor is a fun way to bring an eye-catching design element to a smaller room, like this laundry and mudroom. The vintage gingham check pattern is playful and bold paired with allwhite walls and cabinets.

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Austin Hancock, owner and president, has over 14 years of experience in custom residential construction and is a leading expert in his field. His team of professionals has over 30 years of combined experience, and they truly strive to make building a custom home a fun and special experience. They provide out-of-the-box thinking to exceed your expectations through and beyond the building process. They’re working to stay up to date on modern building systems and technology. They currently build in neighborhoods like Coffee Creek, Rose Creek, Hidden Leaf, Walking Woods Trail, Fallbrook, Lake of the Woods and many more, or on your own land. They don’t limit themselves to being a one-style type of builder; they work in all areas and styles, like farmhouse, chic, modern and more, to meet your wants and needs. It’s more than just buying a home. Austin Hancock Homes wants to educate you about the custom building and buying process, which can be extremely helpful. Remember Street of Dreams that we mentioned? You’ll see Hancock Custom Homes there! Theirs is another home that you definitely won’t want to miss. You’re going to have to pick your jaw up off the floor – don’t say we didn’t warn you.

IRON SPIRAL STAIRCASE

ANTLER CHANDELIER

In this open atrium lodge concept, the iron staircase becomes a focal point in the room. It continues to play on the industrial hardware feel throughout the home while being its own work of art.

Antler chandeliers are the perfect accent for a rustic and masculine aesthetic. They can fit well in both modern and traditional settings.

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MATT WILSON CUSTOM HOMES m at t w i l s o n c o . c o m

Matt Wilson has been in business for more than 30 years constructing pools, building new custom homes, and developing residential neighborhoods and light commercial office space. Matt Wilson strives to make your ideas a reality. When you build with Matt Wilson, you won’t find just one specific style or aesthetic: they are truly a custom home builder with a capital C. They do all versions of modern: midcentury; art deco; Palm Springs, California contemporaries; modern farmhouse and shiplap galore; and urban industrial and transitional (aka traditional). Whatever the customer wants, they create it. Yes, that means unique requests like a bathroom with fish on the walls or a pink office – they won’t say no. Generally speaking, most everything is possible through Matt Wilson because it all starts up front. Walk in with your Pinterest board or a collection of Houzz photos or ideas and Matt Wilson will create it for you. Having each customer fully involved in the creative process is what gives the final product such a deeply imbedded custom look, making it all that more special. They don’t plan to slow down anytime soon: they’re currently building their own 2,000-square-foot showroom where you will be able to see color finishes, all kinds of product samples and more to pick each and every detail of your dream home. It’s like being a kid in a candy store! From start to finish, Matt Wilson Custom Homes is working day in and day out, detail to detail, on your very own one-of-a-kind home.

PAINTED COLORED CABINETS Painting cabinets, whether in a kitchen, laundry room or bathroom, is a fun way to bring color to a room that might have a more neutral wall.

WALLPAPER Wallpaper is back! Wallpaper can be a great way to add a pattern, texture or color to any room. It can be used on an accent wall or the room as a whole, depending on its layout. so6ix.com | AUGUST 2018

INDUSTRIALSTYLE LIGHTING Industrial-style lighting is a great way to incorporate a more vintage style with a bright modern look. You’ll often find this in black or roughed bronze colors.

WOOD-LOOK TILE Wood-look tile is a great alternative to wood flooring. It’s extremely durable, clean and beautiful! It can be used throughout a home and can take heavier traffic and messes compared to traditional wood floors.

PATTERNED TILE Whether it’s in a kitchen or shower, patterned tile is becoming more and more popular. It’s long-lasting and adds originality to a room or space. If you don’t want a pattern, go for a geometric-shape tile. 30

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Over the past decade, Jay Evans has established Two Structures Homes as a leader in home building in Oklahoma. This Oklahoma City–based company builds expertly crafted homes with advanced materials. One of our favorite things about Two Structures Homes is that they’re creating high-performance, energy-efficient homes that save the homeowners money. There’s more to a home than an attractive exterior. Jay believes that building high-quality, energy-efficient homes is not only the “green” thing to do, but it also makes sense economically for the homeowners. Every dollar goes further with Two Structures because they build with long-term value and energy savings in mind. As a certified Green Home Builder, their standard features include engineered foundations, advanced framing techniques, whole-house fresh air ventilation, a super seal insulation package, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, a tankless water heater, and so much more. The list is a mile long (in the best way). They currently build in Piedmont, Edmond and Yukon, and if you want to live elsewhere, they can also build on your own lot. Buying a new home is one of the largest investments you will ever make, which is why Two Structures honors a standard one-year builder’s warranty in addition to providing their homeowners with a 10-year builder’s limited warranty. You can read all about it on their website. With Two Structures, you can choose from their standard set of floor plans, or you can work with their designer and build a home that is customized exactly to your tastes. Whether you want to move in right away or walk through every step of the building process, they have the right fit just for you.

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BANK EASY

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COMIN SOON It’s no secret – or surprise – that our great city is growing at a rapid pace. Everywhere you look there’s construction and new buildings popping up. And you know what? We love it. This is a special city, and especially if you’ve lived here since before it really began to grow and evolve, you probably love all the beautiful changes, too. From the looks of it, the culinary scene in OKC won’t be slowing down anytime soon, and we wouldn’t want it to! All kinds of new eateries have opened, everything from wood-fired pizza to ice cream shops. With the addition of new movie theaters, parks, a car vending machine (yes, really) and more, we are proud to see Oklahoma City on the up and up. Check out these new businesses and attractions coming to Oklahoma City very soon.

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SCISSORTAIL PARK + CAFÉ

Scissortail Park is a 70-acre urban oasis extending from the core of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the Oklahoma River. Design plans for the park call for everything from a café (which we’ll get to in a minute) to sports facilities and a tranquil lake with nature walks. The beautiful Skydance Bridge will connect the north section of the park to the south section. Construction is already underway with the north section scheduled to be completed in 2019. Now back to that café: the Social Order Dining Collective (the operators of the Jones Assembly, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Texadelphia and Seven47 in Norman) are going to open a café at the north end of the park. Although the specific concept has yet to be announced, we know they plan to serve up burgers and shakes as well as healthy options like salads and wraps. They plan to utilize local dairies and farmers when and where they can for local and fresh ingredients. The café is set to open next summer or early fall to coincide with the park opening.

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EMPIRE SLICE HOUSE EXPANSION Empire Slice House (one of the OGs of the Plaza District) is moving, but don’t fret – it’s just a few hundred feet down the street. Empire is constructing their own two-story building and will take up the entire first floor with their offices making a home on the top floor, plus a large patio area on its west side. Empire is immensely popular and ever growing, which has caused them to outgrow their current space (totally understandable when you serve up delicious pizza). Don’t expect too much to change though – they still plan to serve the tastiest pizza with their eclectic Empire vibe.

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CARVANA

Carvana: a vending machine, but instead of snacks – it’s cars! Carvana plans to bring the multi-story car-dispensing vending machine to Oklahoma City. The new facility, the 30th one to operate in the U.S., will be near Memorial and Pennsylvania in Northwest OKC. Carvana sells, finances and buys used cars through its website. After shopping online and completing a purchase, the customer can pick up their car from the vending machine location or have it delivered to a home or business. Carvana has a 7-day free trial period and a 150-point inspection on all of its vehicles, so it’s the real deal. Think of it as kind of the Amazon of car buying.

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Deep Deuce, which sits just east of downtown OKC, is getting a 6-story Hotel Indigo, a boutique hotel that will be the first of its kind in Oklahoma. It’s a high-style brand that most often competes with W Hotels, Aloft and Le Meridien. It’ll have 125 rooms and a large outdoor patio and bar, which will feature murals, area rugs, and duvets that change throughout the year. Hotel Indigo plans to match the outside of the hotel with its surroundings to fit right in with the neighborhood’s character.

CHISHOLM CREEK

SOCCER STADIUM Over the last few years, Chisholm Creek has exploded with new development. It’s been heavy on the food and beverage side of things, but there’s something new coming to town – a soccer stadium! Although there’s been no formal announcement that this will be the new home for the Energy FC, it seems to be the perfect fit. It’s a large stadium that would fit between 5,000 and 10,000 with stands on all four sides. There will be gates, an office building, drink stands, restrooms, a video scoreboard, a press box, a ticket booth and a removable stage at the south end of the field. It will be a multisport and entertainment complex to accommodate team sports such as soccer, rugby, and track and field as well as concert events. Bonus: there will be two different options for a food truck park where we can eat at our favorite restaurants on wheels.

THE

COLLECTIVE

The Collective Kitchens and Cocktails is the first food hall of its kind in Oklahoma City. It will offer seven different culinary concepts under one roof – a one-stop shop, if you will! Its 12,600-square-foot building will have a bar that features 32 taps with a wide array of local craft beers, simple cocktails and a wine selection. It will have a second level featuring rooftop seating, and they also hope to offer pop-up shops where local vendors can showcase retail goods. It doesn’t stop there, though: they plan to have an open venue space that will be available for private parties. These are common in major cities like New York City or Seattle, but this is the first of its kind in Oklahoma City and it’s going in right in the heart of Midtown. The owners want each dining experience to be completely different and on another level, so they’ve been hosting auditions to make sure they’re choosing the very best of what OKC has to offer in the culinary world.

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TIFFANY RETRO

MAPLES BBQ

PLAZA DISTRICT

The Tiffany Apartments near N.W. Expressway and N. May Avenue are getting a whole new makeover! This 12-story building was built in 1966 and, outdated, was shut down in 2012. With new ownership and years of planning, the building has undergone a complete $25 million renovation that has resulted in modern 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans. Each apartment has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and inunit washers and dryers. In addition to the new pool, the apartments will have an on-site fitness center and plenty of other modern features. Each unit comes with a balcony, many of them showcasing beautiful views of downtown and Lake Hefner. Tiffany Retro is not open just yet but has started taking pre-leases.

Another food truck is exchanging its wheels for brick and mortar! Maples BBQ, a popular BBQ trailer, has started work on a permanent location in the Plaza District where the former Chiltepes Mexican restaurant was located. The BBQ joint isn’t set to open until sometime around May 2019 because it will take an extensive renovation to get the place ready. Maples’s popular beef ribs will be featured daily with 7+ other cuts of meat to choose from, like brisket and pulled pork. Their sides are delish, and you can expect to see a new version of their macaroni and cheese (we can’t wait for that!). The bar will focus on local craft beers, bourbon, whiskey and Maine Root sodas.

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SUR LA TABLE

Sur La Table is kitchen supply heaven, and it’s coming to our neck of the woods! Plans have been filed for a 5,000-square-foot store in Classen Curve. If you’ve never been to Sur La Table (in another state), then you’re in for a treat. They sell premium products for the kitchen, like cookware, dinnerware, cutlery, cooking tools, bakeware, outdoor cooking supplies, small appliances and so much more. A date has not yet been formally announced. so6ix.com | AUGUST 2018

FIREBIRDS CHISHOLM CREEK Firebirds is another highly anticipated restaurant opening up in Chisholm Creek very soon. They are operating almost 50 locations in 19 states. At Firebirds you can enjoy authentic wood-fired steak & seafood with bold flavors, specialty cocktails, and select wines in a polished-casual atmosphere. The OKC location will have a stunning patio that faces the Chisholm Creek lake.

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CHALK SPORTS BAR Buckle up, Chisholm Creek Development isn’t going to stop growing anytime soon (and we’re really excited about that!). Chalk Sports Bar, a modern 7,500-square-foot restaurant and bar, will be one of the newest tenants along the lake in Chisholm. It’s going to be a luxurious sports bar that will feature 80+ screens, some insanely large, a 1,500 rooftop deck, and amazing food. It’s going to be a unique experience for all sports lovers and foodies alike. No official date on opening, but we’re already anticipating this one!

OSO

The ever-growing Paseo is getting a new tenant come fall! OSO is another Paseo venture of Humankind Hospitality, which owns and operates Picasso Café and The Other Room. OSO will be no ordinary taqueria, but will offer elevated craft tacos, creative Mexican sides and an out-of-this-world cocktail menu. The design is going to be light, bright and airy, and it will be the perfect spot for both lunch and dinner!

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OMNI

CONVENTION HOTEL A $235 million Omni Hotel is planned for downtown Oklahoma City, where it will be adjacent to the soon-to-be convention center. The word is that construction is set to begin by fall. From the hotel’s plans, it looks like it will be 18 stories tall with 605 rooms. It will also include six restaurants and bars, including one smaller lobby bar and one small grab-n-go eatery. The Omni Hotel is supposed to have an amazing outdoor mezzanine overlooking the first floor, and the patio will have views of Scissortail Park. This hotel will be connected to the convention center, which will be home to convention space, grand and junior ballrooms, meeting rooms and a business center.

FLIX BREWHOUSE

A movie and a beer, together? Yes, please! Lucky for Oklahomans, Flix Brewhouse, a movie theater and microbrewery concept based out of Austin, Texas, is set to open its first location along Broadway Extension just south of Britton Road. They hope to open in late 2019, and we think this one is going to be highly anticipated among locals. It will have nine movie theater auditoriums and a brewery on-site. A recent change to Oklahoma beer laws has made this project possible. They’ll be bringing you Hollywood blockbusters, awardwinning craft beer made on-site, and delicious food – what could be better?

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AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER

Oklahoma is getting its first Amazon fulfillment center! These centers stock Amazonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular items, meaning some of your most ordered items will be very close, which will cut down on delivery times. The warehouse is said to be 2,560,000 square feet with 1,899 parking spaces. The facility is going up just east of Will Rogers World Airport near S.W. 89th and the old Portland Avenue. An Amazon fulfillment center of this size typically employs around 1,000 workers or more. There are currently 29 other states with Amazon fulfillment centers.

From the creators of Broadway 10, Sidecar and Hatch comes a wood-fired brick oven pizza concept that will be located in The Point at Chisholm Creek. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say Chisholm Creek will probably become our newest favorite dining hub. Not only is the food going to be amazing, but the design of the building, from award-winning Fitzsimmons Architects, is stunning. Birra Birra will showcase its great pizza and other Italian favorites along with one of the very few ice bar and frosted rail systems in the state. Craft beer will be served at 32 degrees, and the frost rail is perfect for their creative craft cocktails. The plan is to open winter of 2018! Our mouths are already watering.

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SUMMER

Staycation

DAYS OF THE MONTH

AU G U S T

Summer is winding down and school is set to start towards the end of the month. Before that happens, why not take one last staycation here in Oklahoma?

THE PIONEER WOMAN MERCANTILE

Pawhuska, Oklahoma Visit all things Pioneer Woman up in Pawhuska! You can check out the Pioneer Woman Mercantile for breakfast, lunch, dinner or shopping, and you can stay at her eight-room “cowboy luxury” hotel, the Pioneer Woman Boarding House, just a few doors down (but plan ahead, it’s booked for a while). Don’t forget to stop in her new pizza shop, P-Town Pizza, and take a tour of the ranch while you’re up there!

International Beer Day

National Girlfriends Day

Campfire Day

Friendship Day

RED ROCK CANYON STATE PARK

Hinton, Oklahoma Just an hour outside of downtown Oklahoma City, Red Rock Canyon State Park is a must-visit for gorgeous views of red canyons. It’s an adventurer’s dream. Hiking, camping, rock climbing, or just driving through: there is so much to see and do for all ages.

Book Lover’s Day

National Lighthouse Day

LONG LAKE RESORT

Poteau, Oklahoma Out in eastern Oklahoma, almost to the Arkansas border, is one of Oklahoma’s best-kept secrets. You can go fishing, kayaking and so much more on a scenic private lake. Stay in the beautiful woodsy lodging surrounded by mountains and enjoy all kinds of fun outdoor activities.

National S’mores Day

Left Hander’s Day

T-TOWN

Tulsa, Oklahoma Reserve a room at the boutique Mayo Hotel in downtown Tulsa. This one might be a little more fun for adults. We recommend making a stop in the Brady Arts District for live music and delicious food at one of the great bars or restaurants. Feel like shopping? Stop by Utica Square, the city’s oldest shopping center – it’s packed with great finds. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the Philbrook Museum, which showcases American and European art and has stunning gardens.

Aviation Day

Be an Angel Day

National Dog Day

National Eat Outside Day

PuppyMONTH OF THE

MEET WRIGLEY!

Owner: Evan and Chelsea Cooke Spunky with a little touch of diva: say hello to Wrigley, the Shetland Sheepdog! This beauty is 4 years old and knows no stranger. She especially loves kids, but she has a knack for being friendly to everyone, no matter what, especially if you feed her carrots – her favorite treat! In her free time, she likes to play with her brother Wiley, a red heeler mix. Wrigley is extremely intelligent and can pick a specific toy out of the toy basket when asked. But it doesn’t stop there – she can sit, speak, wait and scoot backwards! Hello, talent! She has the best personality. Wrigley is so full of life and love, making her the perfect addition to her family. Want your puppy to be entered for our local puppy of the month? Email: LAUREN@SO6IX.COM 50

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TAPPING TO

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SUMMER

reads

FICTION ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE

Gail Honeyman Meet Eleanor Oliphant: she struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life – until she meets Raymond, the IT guy from her office. This is a smart, warm and uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine who realizes the only way to survive is to open your heart.

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LULULEMONS

Lauren Weisberger From the author of “The Devil Wears Prada”. This book stars favorite "Devil Wears Prada" character Emily Charlton, first assistant to Miranda Priestly. She’s now an ex-assistant and a highly successful image consultant. The characters of this book navigate the social land mines of life in America’s favorite suburb on steroids, revealing truths and lies. It’s a dazzling look into another sexy, over-the-top world, where nothing is as it appears.

NON-FICTION GETTING THERE: A BOOK OF MENTORS

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Sip & Enjoy!

Gillian Zoe Segal The path to success is rarely easy or direct, but oftentimes, having a mentor on your side can help give you an extra push to where you need to go. In Getting There, 30 leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top. These mentors describe the obstacles they faced, setbacks they endured and vital lessons they learned. This honest and direct yet engaging book is for everyone, no matter what you’re facing!

JUST MERCY: A STORY OF JUSTICE AND REDEMPTION

Bryan Stevenson This story comes from a young lawyer who founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of the criminal justice system. This book is an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice. so6ix.com | AUGUST 2018 51

EATS There’s a new pizza master in town: Wheelhouse Pizza Kitchen! Wheelhouse is the creation of the owners of two local restaurant powerhouses: Jimmy’s Egg and Flatire Burgers. This locally and familyowned spot is a New York–style pizza-by-the-slice concept, but don’t worry, they sell whole pizzas, too. They’re deemed a fast-casual spot (and yes, the food is being served super fast), but you might plan to be there a while when you see the size of the whole pizzas. We’re just going to warn you now – they’re almost as big as a car tire, literally. You can build your own 20-inch pizzas or you can choose one of their creative creations, like the Whicked Fig (white sauce, caramelized onions, pears, melted Brie, fig jam) and the Walk o’ Shame (spicy vodka sauce with Italian sausage, applewood smoked bacon, red onions, bell peppers, black olives, jalapeños, and a fried egg on every single slice – seriously). Don’t think for a second the menu stops at pizzas. You’ll find everything from soup to meatballs. They offer a wide array of piled-high salads, as well as delicious subs like the grilled Italian sausage sub, packed full of grilled Italian sausage, caramelized onions, bell peppers, red sauce, melted provolone and basil (hello, heaven!), and there’s even a sugary sweet Nutella dessert. They’ve come up with so many delicious combinations that we can’t even pick a favorite, so get comfy and start making your way through the menu from top to bottom. You’re going to be oh-so-full, but your belly will be oh-so-happy – you can count on it. One of our favorite things about this pizza joint is that everything is fresh or made in-house: literally E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. They’re making fresh pizza dough every morning, and all sauces, dressings, meatballs and more are made from scratch from the freshest ingredients – never frozen. That’s quality and you can taste it in each and every bite. The atmosphere is eclectic, trendy, and extremely bright and inviting. They have a full bar and plenty of TVs, so we have a feeling this spot is going to be a major hit in the upcoming sports seasons. Have a pup? Their patio is pet friendly and they even offer leash hooks and more to accommodate furry family members. If you can’t tell, we love everything about this gem in northwest Oklahoma City: the staff, the atmosphere, the food and drinks. If you try Wheelhouse once, you’ll soon be a frequent visitor – it’s that good. 52

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WHAT WE TASTED: BUFFALO WINGS Buffalo sauce, Gorgonzola, Italian peppers and ranch

crispy

HEMP HEAD SLICE + PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD Spicy vodka sauce, spinach, red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, rooster sauce splash + side salad of mixed greens, spicy pecans, Gorgonzola, sliced pear and pear vinaigrette

CHICKEN COBB SALAD Mixed greens, grilled chicken, pepperoni bacon, bruschetta tomatoes, black olives, Gorgonzola, fried egg and balsamic vinaigrette dressing

WALK O’ SHAME Spicy vodka sauce, Italian sausage, applewood smoked bacon, red onions, bell peppers, black olives, jalapeños, fried egg (on full pies only), Sriracha sauce splash

SMASHED MEATBALL SUB Homemade smashed meatballs, red sauce, melted provolone, crispy Italian peppers and Parmesan on a toasted sub roll

STUFFED SPOKE Pizza dough stuffed and rolled with pepperoni and cheese, dunked and covered in garlic butter and Parmesan

CA PITA L S ICE CRE AM 1006 N. HUDSON AVE. #100, OKC, OK 73102 405.600.9966 | CAPITALSICECREAM.COM Ice cream and coffee have found a new home in Midtown now that Capitals Ice Cream is open! The five owners have been friends for a few years now. They were originally thinking a food truck concept until the perfect opportunity arose, and now Capitals is slinging ice cream creations in Midtown. At Capitals, you can either choose one of their creative specials or create your own by swirling in toppings like cereal, fresh fruit, graham crackers, cookie dough and Oreos. Their specialty selections are typically switched out monthly, and they tend to play on events, people and staples of our city. For example, Peanut Brodie & Jelly is an ode to Westbrook, with ice cream, peanut butter cookie, Reese’s Puffs and grape jelly drizzle. It’s a trendy and delicious spot for the whole family to stop in, whether you’re already downtown eating dinner or making a special trip for an afternoon treat!

BA R A R BOLADA 637 W. MAIN ST., OKC, OK 73102 405.601.8659 | FACEBOOK.COM/BARARBOLADA OKC now has its very own taste of Los Angeles. Oklahoma native, Dustin Lancaster, later moved to LA and where he opened nine different restaurant and bars with a restaurant group. But for his newest project, he wanted to bring it back home. Bar Arbolada is the best version of a contemporary adult bar. It’s a little European but with authentic Oklahoma roots. This spot serves up cocktails, wine and food. There’s a heavy focus on boutique and natural wines and small plates. You’ll find savory eats like a cheese plate, deviled eggs, corn fritters, shishito peppers and chorizo, as well as sweet options like Spanish Bunelos (donuts with cinnamon, sugar and caramel) – hello! It’s a quaint space, and though it holds 50 seats, you won’t feel crammed in. With its great menu, open plan and friendly Okies, you’re sure to have a good time.

S EA N CU MMINGS’ IR IS H R ESTAURANT 7628 N. MAY AVE., OKC, OK 73116 405.841.7326 | SEANCUMMINGS-OK.COM A quality Irish restaurant should feel traditional and warm, have great hospitality, and make everyone feel like family, and that’s exactly what you get at Sean Cummings. Here you’ll find time-honored Irish traditions like endless Guinness, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, Guinness stew and so much more. While most of the menu is inspired by Ireland, they have plenty of fresh seafood, sandwiches, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options for everyone. From clam chowder to potato cakes, meat pies, corned beef and cabbage, you won’t find Irish food this authentic anywhere else in the city. And they’re serving up lunch, dinner and brunch! Whether you’re out with a large group of friends or just coming in for a pint after work, you’ll see why Sean Cummings’ Irish Restaurant is quickly becoming a place locals call home.

THE BOXCAR 2100 N. EASTERN AVE. SUITE 3, MOORE, OK 73160 405.759.7295 | THEBOXCAROK.COM This trendy spot is serving delicious coffee and tea drinks like macchiatos and matcha lattes. Their food is worth a try, too! They’re whipping up trendy and yummy brioche toasts, topped with cream cheese and fruit spread, peanut butter, banana and honey, and more. It’s a great place to stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seeing as they’re open every weekday from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and they stay open even later on Friday and Saturday. They also have an extensive sandwich menu that you’re going to want to work your way through, with some fun creations like the Hamlet: thick bacon, apricot spread, sharp white cheddar and a balsamic glaze on wheat berry bread. Their prices are extremely reasonable. Stop by, sit back, relax and stay a while – you’re going to want to!

SUPPORTS

GIVING FOR GOOD

CALM WATERS

CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Welcome to our monthly section in which we highlight local charities and nonprofits of all kinds that are doing great things in our city. We believe change can come in all sizes and at all times. The smallest act can turn around so much for even just one person, animal or place. If we can lift up one small aspect of one life, imagine what we can all do when we come together for the greater good of the people in this amazing city. Let’s continue highlighting the Oklahoma Standard, together.

Calm Waters has served 34,727 children & families since 1992.

1,563 students were served during the 201617 school year within 150 schools in 20 public school systems.

Surveyed participants showed 100% of participants no longer feel alone and 100% of divorce group parent participants now feel accepted.

Support groups are FREE of charge to participants.

Calm Waters began in 1992, and ever since they have been helping children and families affected by death, divorce or other significant loss navigate their grief journey. This nonprofit is a FREE centerbased support group for families with children 3 to 18 years of age. They’re aiming to be the leading metro organization responsible for heightening individual and public awareness of grief responses, for teaching health coping communication, parenting, and relationship skills, and for being the resource for education, research and development in the grief experience. Most of us at some point in our lives have been subjected to grief in one way or another. An organization like this that invests in the lives of our youngest, who are deeply affected by grief, could greatly change and impact their futures in a positive way. That’s priceless. Not only is Calm Waters a place the public can seek out, but you’ll often find them aiding those affected by major events, like the Murrah Building bombing and the May 1999 and 2013 tornadoes. This is a safe haven for children and families to share their feelings, and we know they’re making a big impact on our city.

HERE ARE THE WAYS YOU CAN HELP DONATE

VOLUNTEER

There are multiple ways to donate to Calm Waters. You can donate monetarily, which helps support relief for individuals, families, schools and more. They also have an in-kind donation wish list on their website where you can purchase items for donation, like art canvases, acrylic paints, watercolors, blank note cards, pocket folders, Polaroid film and more.

Volunteers have the option to serve in several capacities, such as leading support groups, assisting at special events, or performing administrative duties.

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DAVID MORRIS – PIANIST

VICTOR TREVINO JR. AS ELVIS PRESLEY

SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 2 STARS

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

ALYSSA KOZLOWSKI – PIANIST SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

SUPERFREAK THE LISZT OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 3 ROCKWELL RYAN

REDROCK CANYON GRILL NORMAN

AVENUE DUO

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

CHRISTIAN PEARSON – PIANIST SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE

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ALYSSA KOZLOWSKI – PIANIST SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

JASON YOUNG BAND RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN

GRANT STEVENS – PIANIST

KICKAPOO CASINO HARRAH

AUGUST 10

STARS

FIRELAKE ARENA SHAWNEE

AUGUST 12

OCEAN

EDGAR CRUZ

NEWCASTLE CASINO NEWCASTLE

MELVIN RINNER

REDROCK CANYON GRILL NORMAN

TANDEM

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 5 EDGAR CRUZ

SUPERFREAK

NEWCASTLE CASINO NEWCASTLE

JORDAN LAW

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

GARY JOHNSON – PIANIST

SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

SKIRVIN HILTON PARK AVENUE GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 11

AUGUST 9

NEWCASTLE CASINO NEWCASTLE

REPLAY

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

DRIVE

SIDECAR BARLEY & WINE BAR CHISHOLM CREEK OKLAHOMA CITY

HAPPY HOUR

DEREK HARRIS DUO REDROCK CANYON GRILL NORMAN

ROCKWELL RYAN

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

SKIRVIN HILTON PARK AVENUE GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 16 GROOVE MERCHANTS REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

THE WEEKEND ALL STARS SIDECAR BARLEY & WINE BAR CHISHOLM CREEK OKLAHOMA CITY

ALYSSA KOZLOWSKI – PIANIST SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

DRIVE

TOPGOLF OKLAHOMA CITY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCEAN

08 24

Redrock Canyon Grill Oklahoma City

LIVE MUSIC AUGUST 17 DRIVE

MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE OKLAHOMA CITY

DANIEL JORDAN

REDROCK CANYON GRILL NORMAN

MATT BLAGG

MARK GALLOWAY DUO

GARY JOHNSON – PIANIST

THE WEEKEND ALL STARS

AUGUST 19

AUGUST 25

EDGAR CRUZ

BOOGIE FEVER

THE CHARLES SCOTT DUO

THE SHACK – 63RD OKLAHOMA CITY

SKIRVIN HILTON PARK AVENUE GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 23

SOULED OUT

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

UCO JAZZ LAB EDMOND

AUGUST 18 LAYKEN URIE

SQUADLIVE

ALYSSA KOZLOWSKI – PIANIST SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

NEWCASTLE CASINO NEWCASTLE

AUGUST 24

MELVIN RINNER

NEWCASTLE CASINO NEWCASTLE

REDROCK CANYON GRILL NORMAN

DANIEL JORDAN

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

STARS

RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN

THE CHARLES SCOTT DUO AVENUE DUO

REDROCK CANYON GRILL NORMAN

OCEAN

SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

LANDING ZONE MIDWEST CITY

KYLE RAINER

NEWCASTLE CASINO NEWCASTLE

DEREK HARRIS DUO REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

SUPERFREAK AS THE BLEND REMINGTON PARK OKLAHOMA CITY

GRANT STEVENS – PIANIST SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 30 TIME MACHINE

SIDECAR BARLEY & WINE BAR CHISHOLM CREEK OKLAHOMA CITY STELLA OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 31 HOOK

BRICKHOUSE SALOON SHAWNEE

STEVE CROSSLEY – ONE MAN BAND REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

REPLAY

REMINGTON PARK OKLAHOMA CITY

CHRISTIAN PEARSON – PIANIST

SKIRVIN HILTON RED PIANO LOUNGE OKLAHOMA CITY

REDROCK CANYON GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

KATTFEST

08 10

Zoo Amphitheatre Oklahoma City

CONCERTS AUGUST 1

AUGUST 11

AUGUST 24

LOGIC

NEON TREES

WIZ KHALIFA & RAE SREMMURD

OTEP

NEEDTOBREATHE

ZOO AMPHITHEATRE OKLAHOMA CITY 89TH STREET OKLAHOMA CITY

ZOO AMPHITHEATRE OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 2

AUGUST 16

311 & THE OFFSPRING

SLAYER

ZOO AMPHITHEATRE OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 4

AUGUST 18

CLAY WALKER

VINCE GILL

AUGUST 10

TOBYMAC

RIVERWIND CASINO

KATTFEST

ZOO AMPHITHEATRE OKLAHOMA CITY

FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK OKLAHOMA CITY

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CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKLAHOMA CITY FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK OKLAHOMA CITY

ZOO AMPHITHEATRE OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 26 CANDLEBOX

DIAMOND BALLROOM OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 31 LEE GREENWOOD

GRAND CASINO HOTEL & RESORT SHAWNEE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OKC DODGERS VS IOWA CUBS

08 17-19

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Oklahoma City

SPORTS AUGUST 9-12

AUGUST 17-19

AUGUST 24-27

OKC DODGERS VS MEMPHIS REDBIRDS

OKC DODGERS VS IOWA CUBS

OKC DODGERS VS COLORADO SPRINGS SKY SOX

CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 11

AUGUST 21-23

OKC ENERGY FC VS REAL MONARCHS SLC

OKC DODGERS VS OMAHA STORM CHASERS

TAFT STADIUM OKLAHOMA CITY

CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 25 OKC ENERGY FC VS SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC 2 TAFT STADIUM OKLAHOMA CITY

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MOVIES AUGUST 3

AUGUST 10

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AUGUST 15

AUGUST 21

AUGUST 24

AUGUST 17

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OKLAHOMA CITY PET EXPO

08 4-5

Cox Convention Center Oklahoma City

EVENTS AUGUST 3-4

AUGUST 4-5

AUGUST 9-25

BRICKTOWN REGGAE FEST

OKLAHOMA CITY PET EXPO

OKLAHOMA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: SENSE & SENSIBILITY

SHERIDAN & OKLAHOMA AVE. OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 3

AUGUST 5

RON WHITE

SUNDAY TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK

GYPSY GLAM ROADSHOW: KIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FEST

AUGUST 3-12

AUGUST 7

AQHYA WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER HORSE SHOW

WHEELER CRITERIUM

RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN PASEO ARTS DISTRICT OKLAHOMA CITY

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 3-4 EDMOND QUILT FESTIVAL

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY EDMOND

COX CONVENTION CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY

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MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS OKLAHOMA CITY

OKC FARMERS PUBLIC MARKET OKLAHOMA CITY

WHEELER DISTRICT OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 9 SAINTS SESSIONS SAINTS OKLAHOMA CITY

2920 PASEO OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 10-11 OKLAHOMA CRAFT BEER SUMMIT TOWER THEATRE OKLAHOMA CITY

FIRELAKE FIREFLIGHT BALLOON FESTIVAL

CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION POWWOW GROUNDS SHAWNEE

AUGUST 10 LIVE ON THE PLAZA PLAZA DISTRICT OKLAHOMA CITY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OKLAHOMA CRAFT BEER SUMMIT

08 10 -11

Tower Theatre Oklahoma City

EVENTS AUGUST 11

AUGUST 19

BEATS & BITES FESTIVAL

SUNDAY TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

AUGUST 14

AUGUST 23-25

FOOD TRUCK TUESDAYS

OK COUNTY FREE FAIR

RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN

HWY 62 & JACKSON BLANCHARD

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS OKLAHOMA CITY

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 17-18

AUGUST 24

BLANCHARD BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

WHEELER SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

LIONS PARK BLANCHARD

WHEELER FERRIS WHEEL OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 18

AUGUST 24-25

INTERNET CAT VIDEO FEST

OKLAHOMA CATTLEMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION RANCH RODEO

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS OKLAHOMA CITY

HEARD ON HURD

AUGUST 25 DEEP DEUCE SESSIONS DEEP DEUCE DISTRICT OKLAHOMA CITY

AMP FESTIVAL

701 W. SHERIDAN AVE. OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 28 WHEELER CRITERIUM WHEELER DISTRICT OKLAHOMA CITY

AUGUST 30 ROCK THE ROUTE 4TH & MAIN YUKON

LAZY E ARENA GUTHRIE

32 N. BROADWAY AVE. EDMOND

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