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Upfront

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Getaway: Miami, OK

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Milestones: Dedication to Education

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Traditions: Homage to a Genius

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Feature: OK Mozart

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Spotlight: Russell Chiropractic Hand & Foot Clinic

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June Events Calendar

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Out & About: Photos from Around Town

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Profile: Dr. Everett Piper

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Generations: Bell Camper Sales

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Business: Quilter’s Hideaway

TCC Regent, Martin Garber

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Patriot Among Us

Celebrating 50 Years of Business

Our Dream Turned Quilting Shop

Price Tower Celebrates Frank

Meant to be in B’Ville

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The Arts: NewKings

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Community: Freedom Fest

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Last Call: A Stitch in Time

“And when the musician played, the hand of the Lord came upon him.” 2 Kings 3:15 Patriotic Hearts: Bartlesville’s Freedom Fest celebrates heroes Jubilee Quilters Guild 2017 Quilt Show – Sat-Sun, June 24-25

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upfront When Christy and I were first approached and asked to run bMonthly Magazine, we were excited to have the opportunity to share the who, the what, and the where of this great city that both our families have called home for generations.

My grandfather, Raymond McPhail moved here in 1938 and started working for Phillips 66 as a geologist, a career he held for 35 years. My favorite story I recall him telling was how Frank Phillips would walk by his office and say, “Mr. McPhail, there is a lot of oil out there and we need to be the first to find it.”

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We cherish this city in which we have raised our own kids - all seven of them.

Our roots run deep, but we believe there are many stories to be told... of people and places that have helped shape this city built by legends and of the men and women who continue to make Bartlesville what it is, extending its hand to all corners of the world.

It is our greatest desire to bring to you the history of Bartlesville and the present that continues to make it a world-class city, set in the plains of Oklahoma.

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And my grandfather found it!

Christy is a fifth-generation Bartian. Her mother’s family owned the Dewey Portland Cement Company which they founded in 1906, one year before Oklahoma’s statehood. Her great-grandfather, Don Tyler spent 48 years with the company. Many of the local buildings you see today like the Dewey Gymnasium, Washington County Fairgrounds, and many other structures in the Bartlesville area, including Bartlesville High School, were built with the cement from that plant.

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Dedication to Education TCC Regent, Martin Garber

by Nicole Burgin

Longtime Bartlesville resident, Martin Garber wears many different hats – businessman, civic leader and education advocate.

“Education is a way to get ahead,” he said.

It’s something he learned from family; his grandfather and great-grandfather both valued education, earning college degrees and later becoming attorneys. His grandfather even served in the Iowa legislature before settling in Oklahoma during the Land Run of 1893.

“He decided he wanted to do something new. For generations, my family has encouraged the younger generation to get a college education,” said Garber.

He worked as an executive for Phillips Petroleum Company, now Phillips 66, for 34 years before retiring.

This year, he retires from the Tulsa Community College Board of Regents after serving 27 years.

“The College has done great things for northeast Oklahoma and (has) served 750,000 students,” Garber said, reflecting on his decades of service on the board.

“I am proud of the number of individuals who graduated and changed their lives. I am proud of the work TCC has done with area employers to meet the demands of the workforce.”

He helped oversee the creation of Tulsa Achieves, a funding program which covers up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for Tulsa County high school graduates who enroll at TCC the next fall. Tulsa Achieves has brought more than 15,000 students to TCC, and students in the program have given more than half a million hours of community service, adding a value of $10.2 million to the area as part of their service requirements.

Service is something Garber believes in, second only to education. Through his service, he has helped shape a better community and state, not only with his work at TCC but also through Bartlesville Education Promise. Garber is chair of the board for the two-yearold, non-profit organization working to improve literacy, challenge the students, and increase the graduation rate in the Bartlesville Public Schools.

“I am deeply involved in making sure our schools are going in the right direction. I was fortunate to work for Phillips for many years and be raised in a family where it was a conscious decision to serve the community,” Garber said.

He’s not doing it alone. The Bartlesville Education Promise is managed by 11 civic leaders and provides help to at-risk students who struggle in school, through mentorship and tutoring.

“I think a lot of good things happen when people volunteer their time, especially when they have a background or skill that can help fill a need for a nonprofit or organization or group,” Garber said.

While still active in the business community as president of Garber & Associates, a public and government relations consulting firm he founded in 2001, he has no intention of slowing down.

“Education moves our state forward,” Garber explained. “We all need to help build the quality of life and community we want and you (can) do that by volunteering.” v

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OK Mozart Music Festival features multiple genres

By Susan Albert

Tulsa Symphony

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Wilson Phillips

OK Mozart, the 33-year-old music festival known for bringing a week’s worth of highcaliber classical musicians to Bartlesville, is taking on a new look. And what a look.

Adding multiple genres to the lineup, the June 8-16 festival features mainstream artists Michael Martin Murphey, Wilson Phillips and the “Phantom” Chris Mann.

The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra will join Murphey and Mann. In keeping with the festival’s roots, the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Miró Quartet, and Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma’s Trio Solari round out the classical series. The Crossover series features the inspirational Burchfield Brothers and the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame’s Modern Oklahoma Jazz Orchestra. The Festival Finale at Woolaroc brings wonderful Disney classics performed by the Tulsa Symphony.

“Each year our festival invites professional musicians from around our state, nation and internationally to participate in one of Oklahoma’s most treasured annual musical events. This year we have diversified the genres of music even further at the request of our patrons and community residents. Classical, jazz, blues, country, rock and other mixed genres will fill the stage,” said OKM Board Chairman Mary Lynn Mihm-Howk.

Making it a festival worth celebrating, two free concerts were added to the mix. The first is the Festival Kickoff beginning at 5 p.m. June 8 on Silas Street between the Price Tower and the Bartlesville Community Center.

Come out with your lawn chairs and enjoy opening ceremonies, followed by the 145th Army Band. Then listen to up-and-coming indie band Honey Blue, based out of Norman. Kids can create sidewalk art or jump in the bouncy house. Everyone’s favorite pirate Captain Armando will be on hand as well as Gypsy Glitter face painting. For the adults, Copper Bar will offer a beer garden and food.

The second free concert is at a new venue – the bandshell at Sooner Park – at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, June 11. Once again bring your blankets or lawn chairs and relish the night air and twinkling stars. Food trucks will offer a variety of tasty treats and festival-goers are invited to bring their own wine or beer.

“OKM enjoys bringing new musical experiences to its guests. We are excited to add Sooner Park to this year’s festival. Many of our patrons, in particular, our Millennials, enjoy being outdoors, listening to music and sipping wine,” said Mihm-Howk.

For entertainment at Sooner Park, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is sending The Modern Oklahoma Jazz Orchestra, a 22-piece band with an extensive music library that features classic songs of the big band era, such as Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton and Buddy Rich.

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“We believe the cool sounds of MOJO will be the perfect addition to a beautiful night in the park,” she said.

Michael Martin Murphey, best known for his iconic hit “Wildfire,” performs June 8 with the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra. Murphey is a lifelong rancher-poet and advocates passionately for environmental causes, particularly land and water. His recent album, High Stakes: Cowboy Songs VII, was released on Earth Day. He is the founder of the Murphey Western Institute, whose goal is to “protect the life-sustaining mountain, prairie and plain landscapes that continue to inspire my music.”

Miró Quartet Jerod Tate

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The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra, now in its seventh decade performing in Bartlesville, will join Murphey.

Used to working with top artists, Conductor Lauren Green said the musicians won’t be rattled by the legendary Murphey.

In fact, the symphony has performed with him before.

“OK Mozart would not be complete without the sounds of Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra and Tulsa Symphony Orchestra,” said Mihm-Howk.

“Both symphonies have a mastery of structure and orchestration, and exemplify beautiful tone and harmony.

Oklahoma is truly rich in the level of musical talent that comprises our local symphonies.”

Those who have been “California Dreamin’” to see Wilson Phillips perform, can “Hold On” no more. They hit

the stage June 9 with their harmonizing vocals. After a string of hits in the 1990s and a 10-year hiatus, they returned to touring in 2011, performing their No. 1 hits “Hold On,” “Release Me” and “You’re in Love” among others. A stint on the movie, “Bridesmaids,” further cemented their popularity with a new generation of fans.

Then on June 10, classically trained Chris Mann, who recently starred in the touring production of “Phantom of the Opera,” will delight audiences with Broadway favorites. A graduate of NBC’s “The Voice,” his albums have topped the Billboard charts ever since.

On June 11, the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra performs an afternoon classical concert featuring the world premiere of Jerod Tate’s “Muscogee Hymn Suite.” The Tulsa Children’s Chorus and baritone soloist Grant Youngblood will sing.

Join Tate 30 minutes before the event for a pre-concert talk.

Then the festival moves from the Bartlesville Community Center to Ambler Hall for chamber music. The popular Miró Quartet performs four times between June 12-15. Miró is known for its technical acuity, exciting performances and thoughtful programming.

The Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma and Trio Solari will play June 14. They will present the world premiere of the Joseph F. Tyldesley composition, “Homage to Haydn.” In another commissioned piece, the trio performs “Sea of Grass, Ocean

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of Sky,” by the acclaimed Oklahoma composer Edward Knight.

On June 13, The Burchfield Brothers play their inspirational favorites using classical guitar, midi-marimba, Irish whistles and recorders at First Baptist Church. Their comedic style ensures everyone will have a good time.

Then on June 15, OKM heads to the Woolaroc hills for an enchanted evening. The Tulsa Symphony plays Disney favorites, new and old, while the audience reclines in its lawn chairs enjoying a picnic dinner.

The concert starts at 8 p.m. but come early at 6 p.m. for the pre-entertainment and to see the Disney princesses and Mickey and Minnie characters.

Each child who attends will receive a set of Mickey or Minnie ears. As usual, the evening is capped by a spectacular fireworks display.

A popular part of the OKM Music Festival is the children’s programming and Showcase Events, originally designed to give travelers something to do between concerts. But the locals enjoyed the activities as much as the out-of-towners, so each year a new slate of Showcases and children’s activities is planned.

Children’s activities include storytelling, crafts, a paint and pizza party, and a princess tea where kids come dressed as their favorite princesses, dine

on hors d’oeuvres, and drink tea.

According to Mihm-Howk, children will collect stamps from each event to keep in a passport.

“Each stamp not only reflects an event, but it places a child’s name into a drawing for fun prizes,” she said. “The winners will be announced at the Woolaroc Outdoor Concert, but they don’t need to be present to win. Inside the passport are other fun games and surprises.”

Register for children’s events at http://okmozartchildrens. eventbrite.com. Pick up passports at the OKM office, 415 S. Dewey in Bartlesville, or at the children’s event.

Grace Farmer, OKM Showcase director, said, “This year’s Showcase events offer a variety of things for people to see and do. From the movie, “Amadeus,” The Woody Guthrie Center, The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame to entertainment and education, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. The Choral Society will entertain us along with the Ad Lib Singers and the Army Band. You will hear about Indian folklore and women in the military. With folk, jazz, gospel and acoustical guitar shows there are varied choices of music. Last but not least are the Founders Chorus and the Sweet Adelines. Come and be a part of all Showcase has to offer.” v

Tickets for the festival are online at

bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

2017 OK MOZART FESTIVAL Michael Martin Murphey with Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra Thursday, June 8, 8 p.m.

Bartlesville Community Center

Wilson Phillips Friday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.

Bartlesville Community Center

Chris Mann with Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.

Bartlesville Community Center

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m.

Pre-concert Talk with Composer Jerod Tate 1:30 p.m Bartlesville Community Center

Concert Under the Stars at Sooner Park Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Featuring Modern Oklahoma Jazz Orchestra Sunday, June 11, 7 p.m.

Sooner Park Band Shell, North Madison Boulevard

Miró Quartet June 12-15 Ambler Hall

Burchfield Brothers Tuesday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma and Trio Solari Wednesday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.

Ambler Hall

Woolaroc Outdoor Concert Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Friday, June 16, 8 p.m.

Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Clyde Lake Tickets: bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com For Showcase Schedule and Children’s Events, see okmozart.com

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9 PM

7 PM

11:30 AM

Angelos Tavern, 130 S Cherokee

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E Don Tyler, Dewey

Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Forum

Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd

Angelos Karaoke

Bring your vocal cords and join in the fun at Angelos Karaoke, every Thursday evening, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Welcome to all singers 21 and older!

Hear firsthand about the successes and the failures and get a behind-the-scenes viewpoint.

Fri, June 2

1 PM

2017 Pursuit into the Osage Nation SASS Cowboy Shoot

Watercolor Class

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey Martha Reyburn with the Bartlesville Art Association teaches a weekly 2-hour watercolor class each Thursday. $20 per class.

5 PM

Business After Hours

Green Country Village Retirement Community, 1025 Swan Dr Promote your business by joining over 100 Chamber of Commerce members at this networking event. Bring plenty of business cards! Meet with potential customers and tell them about your products and services.

Food and beverages provided.

7 PM

Stray Katz Movie Night

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E Don Tyler, Dewey Movie is free and open to the public.

Karaoke

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

12 PM

Woolaroc, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd

Are you looking for a Cowboy shoot the way they used to be? Want to use that front sight? Tired of getting a “P” if you mess up?

Well, partners – this is the shoot for you!

Free camping available. For more info, call Burly Bill at 918-830-2936.

3 PM

35th Annual Sunfest

Sooner Park, Madison Blvd & Tuxedo Blvd Sunfest is an annual arts and craft three-day festival. Celebrating its 35th year, Sunfest continues the tradition of delivering the best mix of music, art, food, and activities available in Green Country. Friday, 3-19 p.m.

Saturday 10-10 p.m. and Sunday 10-5 p.m.

5:30 PM

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Journey to the Prairie Exhibit Opening Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

Get the first look at the interactive exhibit inspired by Wright’s life and the journey that led to the design of the Price Tower, his only realized skyscraper. Adults: $6, Seniors: $5, Children & members: free.

Movie Night

Bartlesville Film Society presents “Airport 75”.

9 PM

Live music with BC & The Big Rig

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

Sat, June 3 7 AM

Summer Sweat at Sunfest Sooner Park, Madison Blvd & Tuxedo Blvd

Registration begins at 7 a.m. The 1 mile fun run begins at 8 a.m. and the 5k Run and Walk kicks off at 8:15 a.m. All runners or spectators that bring pet food, paper towels, or other necessities to donate to the WSPCA will be entered into a prize drawing.

8 AM

26th Annual Dewey Antique Show Washington County Fairgrounds 1109 N Delaware St, Dewey

Shop over 100 booths with dealers from across five states. Great variety of treasures and prices! Door prizes and lunch available.

Sponsored by the Antique and Collectibles Association. Admission is $4.

Bartlesville Farmers’ Market

2017 Pursuit into the Osage Nation SASS Cowboy Shoot Woolaroc, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd See June 2 event for more info.

10 AM

35th Annual Sunfest Sooner Park, Madison Blvd & Tuxedo Blvd

See June 2 event for more info.

2 PM

Bartlesville Art Association’s Price Tower Design Center Open House

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey The public is invited to an open house to tour the new home of the Bartlesville Art Association, just north of Price Tower.

Refreshments will be provided. The larger space will host painting and drawing classes, workshops and the children’s art camp this month.

3 PM

Stage Art Dance presents Loud and Clear

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd Join in Stage Art Dance’s end-of-the-year celebration with a showcase featuring dancers, ages 2-18. Call 918-333-7270 for tickets.

6:30 PM

Johnstone Park Pavilion N Cherokee Ave & E Hensley Blvd

Stage Art Dance presents Loud and Clear

Shop fresh produce, food, and crafts produced by local farmers, artisans and vendors.

See 3 p.m. event for more info.

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

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Thurs, June 8

Fri, June 9

Sat, June 10

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E Don Tyler, Dewey

11 AM

10 AM

8 AM

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

Johnstone Park Pavilion N Cherokee Ave & E Hensley Blvd

Karaoke

8 PM

Live music with Mark Gibson

Price Tower Copper Bar, 510 S Dewey Ave

8:30 PM

Live music with Signal Twenty-Nine Painted Horse Bar & Grille 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

Summertime Sundown Movie Series

$1.50 Historic Tours

To celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday, the Price Tower will be offering $1.50 historic tours June 8-10, which includes free admission to the gallery.

Please call 918-336-1000 for tour times and to make reservations.

1 PM

Watercolor Class

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey See June 1 event for more info.

Enjoy an outdoor showing of “Sandlot” presented by the Bartlesville Film Society, just after sunset, downtown at 2nd St and Dewey Ave. Bring your lawn chairs!

5 PM

UFC Fight 212: Aldo vs. Holloway

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

Sun, June 4 10 AM

35th Annual Sunfest

OK Mozart 2017 Music Festival Kick-Off Street Party Silas Street and Price Tower

The 2017 nine-day festival kicks off with a free street party from 5 to 7:45 p.m. featuring the 145th Army Band, followed by western blues band, Honey Blue. Kids will enjoy sidewalk art, bouncy house, Captain Armando, and Gypsy Glitter. Copper Restaurant & Bar will provide a beer garden plus soft drinks and food for purchase.

Sooner Park, Madison Blvd & Tuxedo Blvd

6 PM

See June 2 event for more info.

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey

Tues, June 6 6 PM

Bushcraft 101

Tri County Tech, 6101 SE Nowata Rd Learn the core principles of Bushcraft skills including use and maintenance of tools, how to make fires, how to build a shelter, how to find food and water, and how to use a map and compass. Meets Tues, Thurs and Sat through June 24. Visit tricountytech.edu for more info and to register.

8 PM

Tuesday Trivia

Painted Horse Bar & Grille 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

Fri, June 7 6:30 PM

Fitness Sampler: Kettlebell, Circuit, Tabata, Cardio Kickboxing Tri County Tech, 6101 SE Nowata Rd

This short four-week course will give you a taste of kettlebells, circuit training, cardio kickboxing, and tabata workouts – all in one class! Meets Wednesdays through June 28.

Visit tricountytech.edu for more info and to register.

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Stained Glass Art

Mitzi McGregor will teach weekly Stained Glass Art classes, every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the new Bartlesville Art Association space in the Price Tower Design Center. Contact mitzisstainedglass@gmail.com for more info or to register.

7 PM

Karaoke

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

8 PM

OK Mozart presents Michael Martin Murphey Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd

“High Stakes” cowboy crooner Michael Martin Murphey lights up the stage accompanied by the world-class Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra. Best known for the hit “Wildfire,” real-life rancher Murphey has topped the pop, country, bluegrass and western music charts. Tickets available at bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

9 PM

Angelos Karaoke

Angelos Tavern, 130 S Cherokee See June 1 event for more info.

Bartlesville Farmers’ Market

11 AM

Shop fresh produce, food, and crafts produced by local farmers, artisans and vendors.

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

9:15 AM

$1.50 Historic Tours

See June 8 event for more info.

downtown at 2nd St and Dewey Ave

9 PM

Ad Lib Singers

12:30 PM

Army Band – Military Marches Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd Free OK Mozart festival event.

2:30 PM

The Beat Goes On with Travis Dunlap and Friends

Bartlesville CityServe

Bartlesville Community Center Join others from the community in service projects helping out local organizations the second Saturday of every month. Meet at the Bartlesville Community Center.

10 AM

Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th Birthday Celebration Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Celebrate Wright’s Birthday all day long, 10-6 p.m. with free gallery admission, cupcakes, $1.50 Tours, and family-friendly activities!

4 PM

Army Band – Saxophone Quintet

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

Rhythm and Routes Oklahoma Jazz

by OK Jazz Hall of Fame

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

Free OK Mozart festival event.

11 AM

6 PM

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

Kids Pizza, Pop & Paint

Hopestone Cancer Support Center 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Bring the kids for a pizza & paint party. Kids will be given step-by-step instructions to paint an apron or tote bag. $20 per child covers all supplies, instruction, pizza and drink. Children living with cancer and their siblings are welcome at no charge. Call 918-876-1709 for reservations.

7:30 PM

OK Mozart presents Wilson Phillips Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

Enjoy the harmony-rich sound of this vocal trio comprised of sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips. “Hold On,” “Release Me” and “You’re in Love” topped the billboard charts in the 90s and their debut album became a Grammynominated smash hit. Tickets available at bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

9 PM

Live music with Travis Kidd

$1.50 Historic Tours

See June 8 event for more info.

1 PM

Founders Chorus & Sweet Adelines (Tulsa Metro Sound) Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd Free OK Mozart festival event.

4 PM

Army Band – Brass Quintet Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd Free OK Mozart festival event.

6 PM

Paint & Pour

Hopestone Cancer Support Center 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Get step-by-step instructions to paint an apron or tote bag. $40 per person covers supplies, instructions, drinks and snacks.

Enjoy an evening of fun while supporting cancer patients in our community. Call 918876-1709 for reservations.

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

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OK Mozart presents Chris Mann – A Night with the Phantom Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

Classically trained, golden-voiced Chris Mann takes to the BCC stage accompanied by the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra.

Since his 2012 stint on NBC’s “The Voice,” his career has skyrocketed with two albums topping the Billboard charts, two PBS television specials, and the starring role in “Phantom.” Tickets available at bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

8 PM

Live music with Let It Ride

7 PM

Mon, June 12 10 AM

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

Women in the Military – Joe Todd

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Free OK Mozart festival event.

7:30 PM

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

Movie Monday

Bartlesville Area History Museum 401 S Johnstone – 5th Floor Lone Chimney’s 4th film tells the story of the iconic song “Home on the Range.” Movie and presentation by L.C. Films, Exec. Dir. Ken Spurgeon. Bring your lunch to enjoy the show.

3 PM

Tickets are $10 at the door.

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

Indian Folklore – Delaware Tribe

Painted Horse Bar & Grille 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

Free OK Mozart festival event.

10 PM

Look Good, Feel Better

Live music with Jo Hemian Jazz Syndicate

Price Tower Copper Bar, 510 S Dewey Ave

Sun, June 11 11 AM

Those Two! A Tribute to Gershwin & Brunch OK Mozart Café

Hopestone Cancer Support Center 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Free program from the American Cancer Society for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. Learn specific techniques to make the most of your appearance while undergoing treatment and take home a makeup package valued at $200!

OK Mozart festival event.

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd Enjoy the world premiere of composer Jerod Tate’s Muscogee Hymn Suite, commissioned and performed by the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra. Tate, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, breathes new life into five traditional Creek hymns, restoring the original melodies and adding orchestration. Pre-concert talk at 1:30 p.m. Tickets available at bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

OK Mozart presents Miró Quartet The Miró Quartet is consistently praised for their deeply musical interpretations, exciting performances, and thoughtful programming. Each season, the Miró Quartet performs throughout the world on the most important chamber music series and on the most prestigious concert stages, garnering accolades from critics and audiences alike. Tickets available at bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

Tues, June 13 10 AM

Mozart’s Austria – Spears Travel Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

7 PM

OK Mozart presents a Concert Under the Stars Sooner Park, Madison Blvd & Tuxedo Blvd

Take advantage of a free outdoor concert with entertainment by Modern Oklahoma Jazz Orchestra (MOJO), a popular Oklahoma band. Listen to the sounds of cool jazz on a hot summer night and enjoy cash bar cocktails and food from local food trucks.

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Pearl Harbor Survivors – Joe Todd Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave Free OK Mozart festival event.

7:30 AM

Young Professionals of Bartlesville New Members Coffee

Weds, June 14

Painted Horse Bar & Grille 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

9 AM

Cherokee Avenue Walking Tour

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave See June 12 event for more info.

Interested in becoming a new member?

Already a member and want to meet other professionals? Join the membership team and other YPB members for coffee, breakfast and informal conversation!

10 AM

10 AM

One Room School

Exploring Route 66 through Oklahoma – Brad Nickson

Bartlesville Area History Museum 401 S Johnstone - 5th floor

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave Free OK Mozart festival event.

Free OK Mozart festival event. Seating limited.

12 PM

The Art of Dance – Delaware Tribe

Exhibit Tour

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Join in on this exclusive one-hour tour and take a closer look at the current exhibit: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Journey to the Prairie.

Free with a gallery admission.

11 AM

Tour at Price Tower

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

1 PM

OK Mozart festival event. Tickets are $10-15.

Be the Machine: The Legacy of Woody Guthrie by Woody Guthrie Center Tulsa

1 PM

“Amadeus” Movie Showing

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Free OK Mozart festival event.

4 PM

OK Mozart presents Miró Quartet

Watercolor Class

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey

See June 12 event for more info.

See June 1 event for more info.

7 PM

2 PM

Tour at Price Tower

Folk Music – Jessie Aycock and Lauren Barth

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave OK Mozart festival event. Tickets are $10-15.

Free OK Mozart festival event.

6 PM

7:30 PM

Stained Glass Art

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

OK Mozart presents Miró Quartet

The Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma & Trio Solari bring their exceptional talent to OK Mozart, performing the Gershwin ballad from Porgy and Bess, a sonata by Charles Ives,

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Thurs, June 15

OK Mozart presents Brightmusic

4 PM

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Free OK Mozart festival event.

The Burchfield Brothers stylistic diversity of Appalachian, Classical, Jazz, Renaissance, Praise, Worship and Gospel keep the two in constant demand. Tickets available at bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

1 PM

Monday - Thursday

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave

Free OK Mozart festival event hosted by the Bartlesville Area History Museum.

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

OK Mozart Presents Tulsa Symphony Orchestra

Levi Parham and Kalyn Fay

First Baptist Church Bartlesville 405 S. Cherokee

Meet in BCC lobby, 300 SE Adams Blvd

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

2 PM

8 PM

OK Mozart presents The Burchfield Brothers

12 PM

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E Don Tyler, Dewey

Karaoke and Dance Party

an Afternoon Cakewalk, plus compositions

by Edward Knight & Peter Schickele, and the world premiere of the Joseph F. Tyldesley composition, Homage to Haydn. Tickets available at bartlesvillecommunitycenter. com.

Acoustical Guitar – Randy Wimer

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7 PM

An Evening of Jazz with Annie Ellicott Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave Free OK Mozart festival event.

Karaoke

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

7:30 PM

Sat, June 17

Thurs, June 22

8 AM

1 PM

Johnstone Park Pavilion N Cherokee Ave & E Hensley Blvd

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey

Bartlesville Farmers’ Market

Shop fresh produce, food, and crafts produced by local farmers, artisans and vendors.

Watercolor Class

See June 1 event for more info.

6 PM

Stained Glass Art

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey

Shop fresh produce, food, and crafts produced by local farmers, artisans and vendors.

10 AM

Quilt Fest 2017

Washington County Fairgrounds 1109 N Delaware St, Dewey See June 24 event for more info.

Quality of Life Fair

OK Mozart presents Miró Quartet

9 AM

See June 12 event for more info.

Hopestone Cancer Support Center 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd

7 PM

Local physicians Dr. Tom Britt and Dr. Kevin McNamara, as well as a urologist from OU Stephenson Cancer Center will have open discussions on a wide variety of men’s health issues. All men are welcome. A light breakfast and lunch will be available. Please call 918-876-1709 to register.

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

River Cross Ramblers – Gospel Music, Alan Gentges and Tim Hudson

12 PM

Fri, June 23

Painted Horse Bar & Grille 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

10 AM

Sun, June 25

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Free OK Mozart festival event.

Benefitting the Westside Community Center with activities including basketball games and contests, BBQ cook-off, Kidz Zone, dominoes tournament plus a live DJ, free food and vendors including local businesses and organizations sharing information and hosting raffles! Call 918-336-6760 for more info.

5:30 PM

7 PM

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

9 PM

Angelos Karaoke

Angelos Tavern, 130 S Cherokee See June 1 event for more info.

Fri, June 16 10 AM

Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

1 PM

Let’s Go to the Movies/Music in Movies – Susan Mueller Ambler Hall, 415 SE Dewey Ave

OK Mozart Presents Woolaroc Concert

Woolaroc, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd Head out to Woolaroc for the crowd-pleasing picnic-style performance. Wear comfortable clothes, bring dinner and a lawn chair, and enjoy Disney classics performed by the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, followed by traditional fireworks to cap the evening.

Pre-events include Native American dancing and Children’s Musical Theatre.

Bus rides available from the Bartlesville Community Center. Tickets available at bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

8 PM

Live music with Mark Alexander Gibson

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E Don Tyler, Dewey

9 PM

Live music with RPM Band

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

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Free Men’s Health Day Event

Annual Bartlesville Juneteenth Celebration Douglass Park, 509 SW Bucy Ave

Poetry Night with Morris McCorvey Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E Don Tyler, Dewey

Open mic 7-8 p.m. followed by poetry presentation by Morris McCorvey.

8 PM

Live music with Jackie Don Loe Electric Trio

Price Tower Copper Bar, 510 S Dewey Ave

8:30

Live music with Lenny Baker Painted Horse Bar & Grille 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

See June 8 event for more info.

Karaoke

9 PM

Angelos Karaoke

Angelos Tavern, 130 S Cherokee See June 1 event for more info.

Quilt Fest 2017

Washington County Fairgrounds 1109 N Delaware St, Dewey Bartlesville Jubilee Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show features hundreds of quilts, vendors, auction, technique demos, boutique, door prizes and more. Admission is $7. Children under 12 are free.

7 PM

H.O.T Street Party hosted by Bartlesville Young Professionals Johnstone and 4th street

This year’s party will feature a Kids Space activity area with big toys, crafts and games. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase. Live local and regional entertainment. Free community event!

8 PM

Live music with Infinity

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E Don Tyler, Dewey Tickets are $10 at the door.

Tues, June 20

Live music with The Half Fast Duo

6 PM

9 PM

Basic Antenna Principles & Applications

Tri County Tech, 6101 SE Nowata Rd Have you attempted to hook up an outside tv antenna to receive HDTV without success?

This one-night, three-hour class introduces basic antenna principles and applications.

Visit tricountytech.edu for more info and to register.

Price Tower Copper Bar, 510 S Dewey Ave

Live music with Empire

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

Sat, June 24 8 AM

Bartlesville Farmers’ Market

Johnstone Park Pavilion, N Cherokee Ave & E Hensley Blvd

Women’s Club Meeting Rooms 601 S Shawnee Ave A local fair to promote all things wellness in Bartlesville! Acupuncture, exercise, hypnosis, massage, essential oils and much more. Free to the public!

8:30 PM

Live music with Christine Jude and the Gentlemen Callers

1 PM

Quality of Life Fair

Women’s Club Meeting Rooms 601 S Shawnee Ave See June 24 event for more info.

Weds, June 28 12 PM

Exhibit Tour

Price Tower, 510 S Dewey Ave Join in on this exclusive one-hour tour and take a closer look at the current exhibit: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Journey to the Prairie.

Free with a gallery admission.

Thurs, June 29 1 PM

Watercolor Class

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey See June 1 event for more info.

6 PM

Stained Glass Art

Price Tower Design Center, 500 S Dewey See June 8 event for more info.

7 PM

Karaoke

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

Fri, June 30 9 PM

Live music with Another Alibi

Osage Casino NINE18 Bar, 222 Allen Rd

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DR. EVERETT PIPER Mike Wilt

Like many Christian institutions of higher education, Oklahoma Wesleyan University holds chapel services for its students. During the 2015 fall semester, a particular service was devoted to 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13 of the Bible. Commonly referred to as the “love chapter,” it focuses on what love is and what love is not. To hear such a message on such a campus wasn’t surprising. What was surprising was a complaint that OKWU President Dr. Everett Piper heard from a particular student.

“Basically, the student felt guilty for not being loving enough and that we should have warned him in advance. He wanted a trigger,” Dr. Piper lamented.

In other words, an alert to potentially distressing subject matter.

The distressing incident triggered Dr. Piper to craft an op-ed for the Thanksgiving issue of the local newspaper: This is Not a Daycare.

It’s a University.

The reaction was swift and, literally, global.

“The thing went nuts,” he said.

The ABC and NBC television networks, Fox & Friends, Rush Limbaugh, The Drudge Report, and The Washington Times newspaper were among a wide variety of media outlets on which the feature landed.

“When I wrote it I was confronting the campus craziness and the demand for safe spaces every time a contrary idea or opinion was uttered. That’s ideological fascism rather than intellectual liberty. A university is not a safe space. It is a place to learn that it’s not about you.”

Indeed. Dr. Piper pointed out that the Bible speaks to “confessing what is wrong with you, not what is wrong with others.”

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Somewhat amusingly, that passage is also found in 1 Corinthians.

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Once Dr. Piper’s column had reached far and wide, it was not surprising that he heard from a few dissenters.

“It is an extension of the message from that Thanksgiving Day column. Are we going to raise a generation of courageous leaders who have integrity?

We cannot have a mature culture, a mature community, a mature government, a mature Church if we continue to coddle rather than confront.”

“Many said that I was too harsh, which only proved the point I was making.”

But Dr. Piper also heard from many supporters…and he didn’t hear from many supporters. He was surprised by both.

“The silence from other college presidents was deafening.”

Some quietly mentioned their support, but did not do so publicly.

“I guess they just didn’t want to deal with the culture of political correctness. My industry created this monster by abdicating the role of higher education and the original purpose of a liberal arts education. And now that monster is biting us. We are reaping what we’ve sown.”

Also distressing was the silence and, in some quarters, criticism from those in the Christian community.

Unexpectedly, Dr. Piper’s most vocal and public affirmation came from the secular world.

“I actually received a brief letter from a university psychology department that dismissed my religion and dismissed my conservative politics, but profusely thanked me for ‘saying what needed to be said’ and that I was ‘spot on.’ I got more positive feedback from atheists and agnostics than I got from the Church.”

In March 2016, Dr. Piper was awarded the Kirkpatrick Award for Academic Freedom.

The award honors the memory of Dr. Jean Kirkpatrick, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, who was outspoken in the most hostile of environments and fiercely dedicated to American ideals and academic freedom.

“In a time when university administrators are giving in…Everett Piper stands out for his adherence to the tradition of academic integrity and open inquiry,” said Michael W. Grebe, president of a foundation that cosponsored the award.

Dr. Piper was already the author of a book with the enticing title Why I Am A “Liberal” And Other Conservative Ideas. But after the Ronald Reagan Banquet in Washington D.C. was over, he was approached by Regnery Publishing to write another book. That book, Not a Daycare - Why a Coddle Nation 24

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Irony is defined as a state of affairs contrary to what one expects and is often amusing. When Dr. Piper looks around he sees plenty of irony, but is not amused.

“Protests to silence free speech are routinely held at (the University of California) Berkeley, which people incorrectly believe was the birthplace of free speech in the 1960’s. Those who claim to be the most tolerant among us are actually the most intolerant of views they do not share. Many do not realize that all of the Ivy League schools were founded explicitly on a Biblical world view. Today, not one of them make any claim to it.

They all have removed God and His word and filled the vacuum with man’s rules.”

Meanwhile, on the flip side.

“It’s ironic that a Christian university is a leader in genuine liberal arts education. The purpose is to educate a free man and a free woman, to educate culture and what it means to enjoy liberty, liberation. Thus, the word ‘liberal.’ You don’t grow if everyone protects you from anything that is uncomfortable or challenges you.”

And Dr. Piper is committed to growth for the students at OKWU.

“We get many of the same kids that other universities get. The question is: what are we going to do about it? Are we going to coddle or are we going confront and call for change and growth?”

Given that he has received vocal support from the secular world and at least quiet support from other sectors, Dr. Piper was asked if he’s optimistic the tide of snowflakes and safe spaces will turn.

“Eventually, but it will take time and, in my opinion, it will take a crisis. People rarely wake up and change until they are made to feel uncomfortable. As long as our culture continues to be morally and intellectually soft we will see a generation that demands its comfort rather than one that demonstrates courage.”

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Bell Camper Sales Celebrating 50 Years of Business

by Abigail Singrey

Wandering the rows of recreational vehicles at Bell Camper Sales, it’s easy for shoppers to imagine themselves lakeside, enjoying the smell of campfire smoke or traveling cross-country with the family in tow.

Although they have seen many changes over the years, recreational vehicles have recently experienced a renaissance, appealing to both millennials and baby boomers. The younger generation values the ability to take along technology while getting out, into nature and retirees who love camping can enjoy sleeping on a comfortable mattress.

Visitors of any age can find an option that appeals to them at Bell Camper Sales.

“Being a family business, we have more of a ‘down home’ attitude in the way we treat our customers,” said owner Steve Bell. “…We remain dedicated to customer service even after we make the sale.”

Since the beginning, the business has been a family affair.

H.N. “Blackie” and Nadine Bell founded Bell Camper Sales in 1967 as a part of their auto upholstery business, but camper sales quickly became more profitable. The Bells decided to focus solely on recreational vehicles, expanding to include fifth wheelers and trailers. Their son, Steve Bell remembers his dad as a self-made man with a true entrepreneurial spirit.

In 1985, the Bells decided they were ready to retire, so they began making plans to sell the business.

Even though he never imagined coming back to Bartlesville, Steve Bell found the city and the business

tugging at him. He and his wife, Kim decided to move back with their one-year-old son, Lane. A year later, they purchased the business from his parents.

The business expanded under his leadership, moving from downtown to its current location on Highway 75.

The greater visibility was a key factor in the steady growth they’ve experienced.

Soon the torch will be passed on to a new generation.

Lane Bell, who now works as general manager, plans to become majority-owner soon.

And the business continues to grow, with a bright future ahead of it. This past year, they opened a local 30-site RV park, Bell RV Village, complete with all the luxuries to accommodate the whole family. Adults love the spacious sites with concrete patios as well as the laundry room, while a playground and Bark Park provide fun for children and dogs. The RV park is equipped with the essential modern amenities as well, including cable and Wi-Fi. “The dealership works synergistically with the campground,” Steve Bell said.

Within a year, the Bell family plans to move the dealership next to the RV park, currently located north of Bell Camper Sales. The larger property will allow them to build an indoor showroom and keep more product in stock. They look forward to providing many more years of family fun to Bartlesville residents and visitors from across the country.

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Quilter’s Hideaway

by Cindy Smith & Carrie Randall

Quilter’s Hideaway (QH) is a family shop. It is owned and operated by Cindy Smith and her daughter Carrie Randall.

The main goal in opening Quilter’s Hideaway was to create a welcoming community for all levels of quilters.

Quilting has been a part of their family for as long as Cindy and Carrie can remember. Throughout the shop, there are reminders of the different generations of quilters from both sides of their family. The machine Cindy learned to sew on sits in front of a hand-pieced quilt made by Cindy’s grandmother (Carrie’s great-grandmother). Much of the furniture in the shop was also passed down from family. If you search, you can find Cindy’s first quilt as well as Carrie’s first quilt hanging around the shop. They have tried to keep QH warm and welcoming, but also clean and bright.

Growing up Cindy and Carrie would talk back and forth about how great it would be to own a quilt shop- a fun place for quilters, crafters, newbies, and experienced to join together to make something from nothing. It was always a dream, but never a reality or something they thought could become anything.

Many years have passed and they took notes every time they visited a quilt shop: love this, not so sure about that, oh my gosh this is fabulous, and maybe that should not be there.

Everyone has different styles and watching those styles form quilt shops is part of why visiting other shops is so fun. One day last summer, Cindy and Carrie became more serious about diving into this adventure. Cindy had retired and took a small business class to see what would be possible, while Carrie let her imagination run wild. Could this really be a thing?

Carrie is the doubter, Cindy is the “plower”. Cindy is a go-getter but wants to have knowledge of every aspect.

She has taken business classes, discussed business plans with others, and made phone call after phone call to make sure Quilter’s Hideaway was on the right road. Cindy never second-guessed they could open a quilt shop. Carrie on the other hand, takes a closed door and overthinks everything.

She makes a decision and changes her mind three seconds later. At the beginning this was rough, but now they are in a rhythm of the different roles and working together has been the greatest adventure.

Cindy’s quilting style is more traditional. Her favorite colors to use are jewel tones and her favorite quilt pattern is Storm at Sea. Carrie is a more modern quilter who loves bright colors and deviating from a pattern. Both Cindy and Carrie enjoy helping customers bring to life their quilt ideas. Whether the customer needs help selecting fabric, the mechanics of a pattern, or longarm quilting, Quilter’s Hideaway is ready to help.

There is always something happening at Quilter’s Hideaway, and several voices to greet you at the door. Any time there is not a class scheduled, people are gathered in the classroom sewing, laughing, and working away. Thursdays are especially exciting since QH has a free “Open Sew” night. The saying is that they all stay sewing until the seam-rippers come out.

Quilter’s Hideaway is a one-stop-shop for all your quilting needs. They offer classes, machine quilting, fabric, patterns, notions, and more. v

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Miami, OK

by Maria Gus Oklahoma has fun adventures at nearly every corner of the state. Some destinations are a weekend getaway while others are practically in Bartlesville’s back yard. A perfect day trip!

Just a little more than 66 miles away from the home of Phillips 66 is a favorite Route 66 destination, Miami, OK. Pronounced My-am-uh, the city is named after the Indian tribe that settled at the juncture of the Neosho and Spring Rivers. One of the top attractions include the Coleman Theatre, a Mother Road landmark, featuring live entertainment, silent movies with an organist, or classic films.

The Miami Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is a one stop shop for planning a trip to NE Oklahoma.

Their website features attractions, events and plenty of entertainment options to fill a quick adventure.

In addition to the Coleman, must-see stops include the Dobson Museum. This historic museum features Native American artifacts, displays of furniture and toys used by the first settlers to the area, and a vast collection of historical documents, newspapers and photographs. The Dobson Museum also includes memorabilia from Mickey Mantle’s life and career. Open Sunday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the museum will also host group tours by appointment Speaking of baseball legend Mickey Mantle, just north of Miami is Commerce, OK and the location of Mantle’s boyhood home. Guests can walk around the lawn where Mickey earned the nickname of “The Commerce Comet”. Baseball fans can also take a look at the old tin-barn that bears the dents and dings from serving as his training backdrop. Inside home tours are available by appointment only by contacting the Miami CVB.

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With more than enough to fill a weekend, travelers may want to try Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger to refuel for the road. This Route 66 favorite was very popular back in the day and the burgers and fries still have customers lining up.

More Route 66 memories are on display at the Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum. Full of vintage motorcycles and helmets from every decade, the museum also offers a large Evel Knievel Collection.

Motorcycle stunts not included!

Looking for entertainment to go along with the adventure? Miami’s June events include The Righteous Brothers at Buffalo Run Casino on Thursday, June 15th.

Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm.

On June 17th the casino will feature Brantley Gilbert: The Devil Don’t Sleep Summer Tour with special guest Aaron Lewis. The concert begins at 8 pm.

The Coleman Theatre presents Dennis James, master of “The Mighty Wurlitzer” pipe organ and his Musica Curiosa program Saturday, June 10th at 7:30 pm, and Sunday June 11th at 2:30 pm. James will present his program, “Livin’ a Ragtime Life,” featuring Oklahoma’s own Broadway legend- vocalist Ron Young- and a special guest ragtime piano soloist. James will accompany each with authentic ragtime era music and present two silent films.

Also on June 10th, Miami hosts the Inter-Tribal Children’s Powwow. All ages will enjoy browsing the craft booths offering a variety of handmade items.

Guests can pick up a snack from one of the many food vendor then watch gourd dancers and hoop dancers as they perform. v For more information on these events and attractions go to www.visitmiamiok.com or call the Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau at 918.542.4435.

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HOMAGE TO A GENIUS

Price Tower Celebrates Frank

by Angelina Boungou It was all in the plans. After having one of his most iconic designs fail to make the New York Skyline, it eventually made its way to the landscape of the Prairie in what we now know and love as the Price Tower.

Wright called it “the Tree that Escaped the Crowded Forest.” Its structure was inspired by nature. The elevator shafts form the trunk of the tree, the floors are cantilevered as branches from the trunk, and its copper louvers and panels are reminiscent of the leaves. The tree stands proudly for all to see and the transparency of the exterior offers stunning views in all directions.

But how did this architectural masterpiece land in Bartlesville, OK? The year was 1929. The stock market crashed and architectural commissions dried up. But Wright couldn’t get the vision of his skyscraper out of his mind. His design was meant for New York City, but the money for the project wasn’t to be found. It wasn’t until 1952, that H. C. Price made a call about building a two-story office building for his H.C. Price Pipeline Company. At the tender age of 85, Mr. Wright accepted the challenge and rise to the challenge he did! After a few hours (and compromises), Mr. Price emerged from his meeting with Wright and announced to the family, “I told Mr. Wright I wanted two stories, he countered with 14 stories and we settled on 19!”

With more than 1,000 structures designed and 400 built, Frank Lloyd recognized the world over for his architectural genius and outside-the-box designs.

He was well-known for his sometimes strained relationships with clients, but Hal Price changed that narrative for Frank. During the years they worked together, bumping many heads and egos along the way, they developed a keen respect for each other, and more importantly a friendship. In a nod to their relationship and Frank’s belief that the marriage of the perfect architect, the perfect client and the perfect project came along very rarely, Wright penned the words “The Blue Moon” on the mural of the corporate apartment on the 17th floor.

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Having actualized his final (and only skyscraper) in his 80’s, his life had been filled with inspiration, events and circumstances that culminated with the construction of the Price Tower. In honor and commemoration of his life and career, the Price Tower Arts Center will be celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday with an amazing exhibit, events, special tours, and educational opportunities throughout the summer.

On June 2, the Frank Lloyd Wright: Journey to the Prairie exhibit will open to the public. It features elements that pay homage to his youth including a Froebel block station, Lincoln log arena, and a lit-up shape design table. Much of his career was spent designing in his drafting room in the Taliesin West studio, and Price Tower has recreated his studio complete with an interactive drafting table and tools.

The exhibit will take guests on a journey spanning his life and career that led him to his meeting with H.C. Price and ultimately to his dream of a completing his own skyscraper design in the Price Tower.

A 150th birthday celebration begins on June 8, 9 and 10th with $1.50 tours of the Price Tower. On June 10, the Price Tower will pull out all the stops complete with cake and ice-cream, craft activities, and more in full celebration mode. In July, the Price Tower will offer a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Youth Architecture Camp for ages 8 through 14. Campers will be inspired

by Frank Lloyd Wright and learn the fundamentals of drafting and design, how to make floor plans, as well as creating their own architectural masterpieces.

This year marks a new beginning at the Price Tower Arts Center. Fully engaging in its mission to Preserve the Price Tower, Inspire artists and audiences, and Celebrate art, architecture, and design, they invite you to visit and learn more about this historical treasure in the community.

For more information about these and other events, how to support or get involved at the Price Tower, visit www.pricetower.org or call 918-336-4949. v

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Russell Chiropractic Hand & Foot Clinic Meant to be in B’Ville

by Julie Pranger It was a simple invitation to Bartlesville that would forever change one doctor’s life.

On June 6, 1994, Dr. Tracy Russell, owner of Russell Chiropractic Hand & Foot Clinic (RCHFC), opened his first office at Baird Plaza on Frank Phillips Blvd.

After beginning his education at Baker University and later, Park University, he graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College. During his last year of school, he met Dr. William VanWey, who practiced in the Bartlesville area at that time.

“It was (he) who invited me to come to Bartlesville,” said Russell. “He was retiring after 34 years of practice and I fell in love with the area.”

Early in his life, Russell envisioned becoming a school teacher and football coach. It was the collaborative experiences of a sporting injury to the knee and marrying into a family of 23 chiropractors that inspired him to pursue the field. His daughter, Joy, who graduated from Bartlesville High in 1998, is now a third generation chiropractor who practices in Austin, Texas.

of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of diseases.”

RCHFC’s unique services set it apart from many other chiropractic offices.

“We offer our patients a hand and foot clinic as well as a massage therapy spa,” said Russell. “We have a caring, competent, and friendly staff that is dedicated to professional patient care.”

The clinic specializes in the treatment of carpal tunnel, foot pain, auto accident injury, full spine issues, shoulder pain and more.

Much like baking a cake, Russell’s philosophy is that there are several key ingredients to a successful treatment.

“I’ve always believed that in order to achieve optimal health one needs to address proper joint alignment first then include three other key components: massage therapy, strength exercise, (and) proper nutrition,” he said.

“My mother was my motivation, she was always supportive of my endeavors and always believed in me,” explained Russell.

In honor of International Children’s Month, every child that comes to RCHFC in June will receive a complimentary first visit when they mention CHIROKIDS. Also this month, Russell will be a guest lecturer at the Chiropractic Hand & Foot Clinics of America Workshop in Tulsa, discussing elbow adjustment and upper extremity case management.

“I find comfort and encouragement from seeing her photo,” he said about the picture displayed in his office. “…She is gone now but her presence is always with me.”

Russell Chiropractic is located at 2523 SE Washington Blvd. For more information, call 918-3333363 or visit chirohandandfoot.com or facebook.com/ bartlesvillesbestchiro. v

Aside from Dr. VanWey’s invitation, Russel would not be where he is today without the influences in his life that have contributed to his success.

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the arts

“And when the musician played, the hand of the Lord came upon him.”

by Lori Esser NewKings is a Christian acoustic band traveling the United States providing live performance music as well as leading worship for various events and churches. Their powerful vocally-driven style is recognized throughout their state and hometown of Bartlesville.

“It’s a hobby that’s grown into a passion,” said Caleb Gordon, vocalist. “We are excited to see where God will take us with this ministry.”

Over the last year, NewKings has been collaborating on their first studio album, “Rise Up,” that will be released later this year. This Oklahoma-rooted album has 12 original, dual-harmony acoustically composed songs including one titled “Let Freedom Ring.”

“This song shares about the Earth-shattering emotion the people who witness Jesus’ life from beginning to end must have gone through,” said Aaron Vaughan, vocalist/guitar. “It must have been something so powerful.”

Aaron found inspiration in the Gospels for most of the songwriting and worked with Jeff Wann, drums/guitar, who said he found new appreciation for putting an album together. The band went through trial and error in discovering their Christian Americana blend of

Christ-centered rock and folk. They describe it as a mix between, Shane and Shane with their powerful vocal harmonies, and the soul-filled styles and melodies of NeedtoBreathe.

“Our music is like us in our daily walks with Christ,” said Aaron. “It’s a work in progress, always being molded and shaped to fit who we are in Him.” NewKings was born back in 2013 when founding member Caleb approached Aaron at a college bible study. Since then they added Jeff and Josh Adams, bass guitar. The band’s name came from the idea of when someone accepts Christ (the King of Kings) into their life; they become heirs to heaven– kings and queens.

NewKings has shared the stage with many Christian artists such as Propaganda, Andy Mineo, Derek Minor and Dre Murray.

On August 11, NewKings will be opening for Chris August and Shane & Shane on the Bartlesville Community Center stage. Chris August’s song “Starry Night” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart and was nominated at the 2011 Dove Awards in five categories. Shane & Shane have sold millions of albums worldwide through albums such as their multiple volume sets titled

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“Worship Initiatives.” Tickets are on sale now at the BCC Box Office.

Later this summer, NewKings makes the journey east to play to a crowd of 18,000, including the president, at the National Boyscout Jamboree in West Virginia.

“It’s the moments we get up on the stage; just us and our instruments,” said Aaron. “We share a message through song and words and you can see the light switch turn on in the eyes of the audience!

We are touching people’s hearts and lives. And that’s what this is all about - sharing Jesus and the Gospel with others. When the youth see how we aren’t perfect, they know they don’t have to be perfect, and that’s okay, because Jesus is.”

Followers can connect with NewKings on several social platforms such as social media, website and music apps. The band started posting music videos on YouTube upon request and has seen up to 13,000 views.

“People are responding more than we could’ve ever imagined,” added Jeff. “These videos have given us a feel of who we are becoming. It’s been a good learning experience. And we look forward to what God has ahead for us.” v

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Freedom Fest Patriotic Hearts: Bartlesville’s Freedom Fest celebrates heroes Abigail Singrey Bartlesville’s largest downtown festival is bringing patriotism to a whole new level.

“We are bringing the community the Fourth of July the way it is meant to be celebrated: with patriotism, honoring our heroes and family fun,” Freedom Fest Committee Chair Sharon Hurst said.

Hosted by the Bartlesville Downtown Kiwanis Club, the Knights of Columbus and the City of Bartlesville, Freedom Fest provides a banner the whole community can rally under. Freedom Fest kicks off at 6 p.m. on July 4 on Second Street in downtown Bartlesville, and this year, the emphasis is on honoring local heroes.

The whole community is invited to nominate local heroes. Military service members, both retired and active duty, as well as firefighters, police officers and civilians who have saved a life will be honored by a tribute on stage. In addition, the nominated heroes will have access to a hospitality tent and VIP seating sponsored by Tate Boys and Walmart Logistics. Other VIP seating will be offered to sponsoring businesses, with more information available on the website.

The military is incorporated into the event in other ways as well. The American Legion will provide the honor guard and the Army Recruiting Office will provide the color guard. Blue Star Mothers is running a dunk tank, and all proceeds go to benefit the troops and their families. Best of all, F-16’s from the 138th Fighter Wing will come roaring over the crowd on Second Street.

“That moment always takes my breath away,” Hurst said.

Little ones will have lots to do at Freedom Fest as well. Features include free kids’ games such as box hockey, mini-golf, hula hoop contests and much more,

and they can win a fun prize at each station. In addition, kids won’t want to miss the inflatables and the chance to cool off by being sprayed by a fire truck.

A highlight of the event every year is the Kid’s Parade, sponsored by ConocoPhillips Women’s Network, where kids can show off their red, white and blue spirit.

Decorated bicycles and wagons are welcomed, and children are also invited to incorporate the hero theme.

Adults can enjoy classic rock performed by Flashback on the main stage, and students from Everett Music Studio will be performing in the Stars of Freedom Fest talent contest on the family stage. For a break from the July heat, festival-goers can enjoy short films in the air-conditioned building at 126 SW Second Street, sponsored by Arvest.

The perfect culmination for an evening of family fun, the fireworks will be bigger and better this year.

Scheduled for 9:45 p.m., the fireworks will feature 8 inch shells for the first time.

“I think the crowd will really enjoy the change,” Hurst said.

Freedom Fest has been hosted by the Downtown Kiwanis Club since 2002. Kiwanis Clubs are all about service to the community, and the Bartlesville club makes volunteering a priority, making “Kiwanis is about our youth and our community,” Kiwanis President Karen Wilson said. “Along with the Bartlesville Christmas parade, this community-wide event is our Club’s way of giving back.” v Find more information at www.bartlesvillefreedomfest.org.

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last call

A Stitch in Time Marie Hogie, Jubilee Quilters Guild Show 2017 chairperson, with one of her quilted blocks.

Jubilee Quilters Guild 2017 Quilt Show – Sat-Sun, June 24-25

by Linda Keller

The 15th bi-annual Jubilee Quilters Guild Show is set to be a colorful event. This year’s two-day affair, hosted by a crafty bunch of men and women — that’s right, men as well as women — will take place June 24-25, 10-5 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Building in Dewey.

Chairperson Marie Hogie explained that the guild hosts its shows every odd-numbered year and that it takes nearly a year to prepare for each one.

“We’ll display 375 quilts this year and there may be as many as 16 vendor booths,” she said.

What’s there to do at a quilt show?

“Well, you can come with a friend and tour the quilt display, then shop the vendors’ booths and boutique,” she said. “Door prizes will be awarded throughout both days and lunch is being provided by Bambino’s Catering. Then, in the afternoon, there will be vendor demonstrations and a bed turning.”

For those who aren’t quilt-savvy, a “bed turning” is a bed covered with layers of quilts, turned down and described, quilt by quilt, explained Lerlene Nevaril, planning committee member.

“The quilting method of the top quilt is described in detail and then it is turned down so the next quilt can be displayed,” she said. “Its pattern and method is explained, and then that one is turned down so the next one can be viewed.”

A highlight of the event will be a drawing on Saturday afternoon for a handmade “donation quilt,” stitched by a five-member team of the organization. The quilt, named “Jubilee Blooms” is a queen/king size bedspread in a riot of bright colors bordered with a flowering vine, which comes with matching pillowcases. It was created especially for the show and took months to complete.

The Jubilee Guild boasts approximately 70 members who began meeting in 1983 to cooperatively hone their quilting skills. It was originally organized by Ruth Montgomery and Ethel Burleigh with seven or eight members, recalled Hogie.

“Today, of our 70 dues-paying members, 40 to 50 show up monthly. Of those, there are two kinds of quilters,” she said. “…Project people, like me, who work on a project till it’s finished, then put everything away for a while. Then, there are the process quilters who quilt continually.”

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They meet year-round and usually make one or two special outings each year. Members get together for “quilt shop hops” and to attend National Quilt Day which is celebrated around the country with quilting shows, classes, open museums and more, or to make a trip to the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska.

They also maintain a book and DVD library for members’ use. Other activities include a quilted block exchange in December and occasional quilt challenges.

The guild conducts two ongoing service projects.

They make upwards of 100 baby quilts every year for distribution through the Washington County Health Department Wee Care Healthy Families division, as well as “hero quilts” for injured and retired veterans.

Member Charlene Henderson explained the wide spectrum of experience found across the group and the variety of pieces made, including bed coverings, purses, table toppers and wall hangings.

“And some of us make what we call UFOs—unfinished objects. I have so many of those, I’ll have to live to be 200 to get them all done!” added Member Karen Judd with a laugh.

Guild meetings are held on the second Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in the lower room of the First Christian Church, 520 S Osage Ave. Each meeting includes a showand-tell and usually a speaker offering a trunk show or workshop in the afternoon. Membership is open to all who are interested in making quilts.

“Our purpose is to preserve the heritage of quilting and to be source of information and inspiration,” said Judd. v

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