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This month, Price Tower Gala, OKM Launch Party and the lighting of the Johnstone-Sare Building
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Business: Valentines in the Ville
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Daytripper: Wild Country Meats
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Spotlight: Dazzling Dates
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February Calendar
Great memories begin with zucchini sticks Brett Murphy and Darren Lister bring Hidraway Pizza home Bartlesville restaurants old and new serve up great food: TK’s, La Tienda El Rincon and Shortie’s Hominy restaurant is worth the drive Local organizations plan Valentine’s events
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The Arts: Creepy and They’re Kooky
Addams Family musical comedy moves in
Out & About: Photos from around town
Downtown businesses celebrate with giveaways
Passages: The Liar’s Club
Tall tales and fishing in Bartlesville
Last Call: All that Jazz
Westside Community Center’s fundraiser returns
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Great memories can begin with zucchini sticks
editor’s letter
February 2014 Volume 4, Issue 2 206 1/2 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. Bartlesville, OK 74003 918.336.0681
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Chris Oldroyd chris@bartlesvillemonthly.com EDITOR
Laura Summers laura@bartlesvillemonthly.com
My first official date with my husband took place at McDuffy’s Restaurant on Frank Phillips Boulevard. Details are a little hazy at this point, but I remember the zucchini sticks appetizer. Oh the zucchini at McDuffy’s – perfectly cut wedges, perfectly breaded, seasoned just right. The memory of a favorite dish can stay with you long after the restaurant has closed its doors. It’s something about the food and the memories and the happy moment we are living in right then that make us lifelong fans of a restaurant. Bartlesville has had many of those special restaurants here. Some are gone and some remain and some have just opened their doors and begun helping us create new memories and new traditions. Here’s a salute to all of those hardworking restaurant owners out there and their diligent staff of employees who dice and slice and fry and bake and serve up specialties to endless crowds of diners coming through the doors. We love you all – and we’re even more grateful because you are doing the dishes for us after we eat as well. My out-of-town friends and family have a tendency to ask for Dink’s barbecue when they come into Bartlesville. No small wonder, of course. It’s the combination of the special sauce, the moose head in the lobby and all
of the great conversations we’ve had around tables there. Murphy’s Steakhouse is an iconic favorite for most anyone who has lived in Bartlesville at some point in the last 50 years or so. There’s something comforting about looking across the way at the grill frying up those hot hamburgers and the refrigerated case holding those slices of homemade pie. So much in life changes. Neighbors move, stores stock new fashions, politics create new waves. But the little salad bowls and garlic dressing at Murphy’s have always been there – and seemingly always will. There are newer restaurants in town that have captured my heart as well. Indian Coffee Company is like an old friend now – though the Spencers just opened the doors in July. And Painted Horse Bar and Grille has brought me full circle to a place of joy with – you guessed it – zucchini sticks. High quality zucchini sticks served in an atmosphere I already loved from its days as 2 Sisters Bar and Grille. So where will you make your next great memory? Why not let someone else do the cooking tonight? Pull up a chair at one of Bartlesville’s best today.
Laura
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Bartlesville natives bring Hideaway to Johnstone-Sare Building
Brett Murphy and Darren Lister in front of the future home of Hideaway Pizza at the Johnstone-Sare Building.
BY LORI ESSER Pizza creations and ingredients vary around the country from greasy pies in cardboard boxes to inspired wood-fired oven creations with crackly, charred crusts topped with house-made cheeses and exotic toppings. Depending on where you live in the country you may be partial to deep dish, Chicago-style pizza or New York-style pizza. However, two Okies prefer to share their love for “Mid-western pizza” with Bartlesville. Alumni of the first graduating class of Bartlesville High School, best friends Brett Murphy and Darren Lister have slowly been expanding the number of restaurants in the Hideaway Pizza chain outside of the original location in Stillwater. Bartlesville natives and co-owners of Hideaway-2, Inc., 6
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the duo signed a lease on nearly 5,900 square feet in the Johnstone-Sare building at the corner of Frank Phillips Boulevard and Johnstone Avenue to bring their popular eatery to their hometown. “We are looking to open the beginning of April,” says Lister. “I’m sure we’ll have several training nights with private groups to give our servers practice and let our chefs hone their pizza skills before we open our doors to the public. I know in Bartlesville that when you open you get hit hard so you better be prepared.” The new location will feature a full bar with big screen TVs, as well as wood tables and booth seating for approximately 178. An additional 30 seats will be in the private dining area. Colorful kites will adorn the ceiling for eye candy and between 60 to 80 new jobs will be added to the Bartlesville market. “This will be a great place to catch
local sporting events,” says Murphy. “We’re really excited to come back to Bartlesville and hope this will continue to help revitalize downtown.” Hideaway’s normal operating hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. There is a weekday lunch special from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and quick service over the noon hour. “We respect that people working downtown are on a tight time-table,” says Lister. “They can expect to walk across the street and get in and out for lunch in about 30 minutes. That is our goal.” With 25 current specialty pizzas and new ones being added annually through an employee contest there is something for everyone. With names like Mob Boss, Olympian and Sicilian you can’t go wrong. Hideaway even hosted a Twitter contest to create the next pizza for their menu and
through their marketing efforts received an advertising award for Top 50 ideas in Advertising for their “Tweetza” pizza. “Our pizzas are totally awesome,” says Lister. “We’re not being biased, just honest. While other places are trying to cut back and save by taking away from their pizza to save on costs, we actually look for ways to make our pizzas better every day. At the beginning of this year we started adding more cheese to our pizzas to make them even better than they were. We don’t compromise on our product quality. People come to The Hideaway because they know they can get a great pizza.” And they aren’t kidding. Each location’s walk-in refrigerator must be able to house some major product supplies as they let their handtosseddough rise for three to five days before they use it. Their thin crust dough is made fresh every day and rises overnight. Two years ago when the duo owned 10 units, Hideaway Pizza was listed as the #3 Independent Pizza Company in the United States. With 12
current units, not counting Bartlesville, they are now ranked #90 on the Top 100 Pizza Chains in the U.S. “Darren and I started working for my dad at the downtown Pizza Hut on Cherokee Avenue when we were 16,” says Murphy. “One summer evening we decided we needed to open a business for ourselves one day. It’s one thing to talk about, but in our case it actually happened. It’s been a dream come true.“ Lister agrees that being in the pizza business has been ideal for him as he enjoys meeting new people and serving them to make customers smile. “Pizza is a happy, social food,” he says. “We want to continue to share this good food with the world. We have a great brand, great name and great product. And Brett and I have been friends forever. We may challenge each other every day to make the right decisions, but that’s what makes a great partnership. We love Bartlesville and after looking at this location downtown, we both knew in our hearts this was where we wanted to be.”
Fun Hideaway Pizza facts: Best appetizer: World Famous Fried Mushrooms hand breaded to order. Hideaway served 100,000 pounds of mushrooms in 2013!
Most popular pizzas on Hideaway’s menu: ATW: Hideaway Red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, onion, black olives, mushrooms and bell peppers. Paradise Pie: Alfredo sauce, mozzarella and provolone, garlic chicken, smoked bacon, mushrooms, fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes. Big Country: Hideaway Red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Polish sausage, hamburger and topped with cheddar.
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Recipe for Success Travis Murphy starts a new family tradition with T.K’s Steakhouse
BY LAURA SUMMERS Travis Murphy knows about food and he knows about Bartlesville So what could be more natural than combining his love of food and community into a new local restaurant? T.K’s Steakhouse, 3121 S.E. Frank Phillips Blvd., opened in October to rave reviews and the crowds are still packing the tables happy to gobble down Nene’s Pecan Pie, T.K’s Catfish and, of course, the hamburger steak. Look for new menu items – including scrumptious beef stroganoff – to debut soon. “Every day I tell you it gets more fun,” enthuses Murphy. “I get worn out, but I still get excited at the end of the day when I think about what we’ve done. I think it’s a great location, a great building, a great opportunity for us.” As one might suspect with a name like Murphy, Travis grew up in a legendary Bartlesville restaurant family. His grandfather started Murphy’s Steakhouse in west Bartlesville and his father continues running the ever popular eatery famous 8
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for its hot hamburger. He learned the food business from them, and his wife Marty also worked as a cashier at Murphy’s years ago. T.K’s Steakhouse takes the knowledge Murphy learned in his family and expands on it. The menu at the east Bartlesville restaurant includes a hot hamburger with high quality beef, fries and gravy, but Murphy has his own recipe for the gravy and he offers brown or white sauce to diners. “I learned a lot from my granddad and my dad who is an amazing restaurateur,” Murphy says. “Between granddad, dad and myself, we have over 100 years of restaurant experience.” Murphy loves his staff who have been enthusiastic about helping him develop a menu that includes some of their own treasured family recipes. Cooking from scratch with high quality ingredients are the hallmarks of the steakhouse. Hand-dipped chicken fried steak and onion rings are popular, as are the tender sirloin and filet mignon and the homemade salad dressings. After years of managing at Rib Crib restaurant, Murphy is relishing being his
own boss. “I am so excited to have creative freedom with the menu,” Murphy says. “I‘ve got a kitchen manager who helped contribute details with the breading we use and one of the evening lead workers wants to come forward with recipes. We are all just chipping in and contributing what we enjoy.” Murphy had a good time remodeling the restaurant building, which formerly housed Outlaw’s Chop House, and has embraced testing out new ideas in his kitchen. He loves seeing old friends come into the eatery to enjoy the food. “The whole thing to us is an answer to prayer,” Murphy says. “It’s an amazing group effort that I really believe was just meant to be.”
TK’s Steakhouse
3121 S.E. Frank Phillips Blvd. 918-333-5152 11 a.m. -9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday Closed Monday
Shorties Grille keeps on truckin’ Have you met Myrtle? One of the hardest workers on Bartlesville’s thriving restaurant scene, Myrtle serves up tacos, wraps, sandwiches and more all while traveling the streets as a food truck for Shortie’s Grille and Catering. Owner Chris Barnhill has found success on the road with the moving grille operation, which began in May 2012 and this year is expanding with a brick and mortar location in Dewey. “It’s been good,” says Barnhill. “Things have really taken off. “ Shortie’s menu is growing this year with the addition of fish tacos, and build-your-own items including burritos and rice bowls. These are new favorites coming alongside of staples like street tacos made with margarita chicken and Asian beef, pulled pork sandwiches and supreme nachos. Need a little comfort food? Side orders of freshly made mac
and cheese are just $3 cup. Lunch runs typically take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at various Bartlesville locations when temperatures climb above freezing. The new Dewey location – a former gasoline station on Ninth Street near U.S. Highway 75- will be offering Shortie’s food during evenings and weekends beginning sometime this spring. It also is providing a commercial kitchen space to give indoor operations for preparing food for both meal runs and the many catering jobs Barnhill now has. “It’s been pretty crazy with all the catering,” Barnhill says. “When people saw I could do more than tacos, they started lining up. I have a lot of events already booked up for this year.” And all this success has Shortie’s Grille standing tall in 2014.
Shortie’s owner Chris Barnhill stands in front of “Myrtle the Food Truck”.
La Tienda El Rincon is as real as Mexican food gets One of Bartlesville’s best kept food secrets has to be Latin supermarket La Tienda El Rincon. Located in Comanche Plaza at the corner of Frank Phillips Boulevard and Comanche Avenue, El Rincon (which happens to be Spanish for “The Corner Store”) is a traditional Mexican supermercado. And like many traditional Latin groceries inside, it houses an authentic Mexican restaurant. Don’t expect the standard issue accoutrements found at most Americanized Mexican restaurants like kitschy wallmounted sombreros and blankets or dump truck-sized baskets full of free tortilla chips. El Rincon is the real deal with authentic made-to-order dishes, best enjoyed while sipping on a glass-bottled Mexican Coca-Cola over lunch and watching dramatic Latin soap operas on the television perched atop the restaurant’s serve-yourself beverage refrigerator. The menu options are simple and written on a white board. Tortas (a traditional flatbread sandwich), burritos and enchiladas seem to be popular with the regulars. Other favorites include the “street tacos” - which are small inexpensive soft corn tortilla tacos ordered a la carte, filled with choices such as carne asada (steak), chicken, and al pastor (spiced pork prepared on a spit grill, similar to a gyro). On the grocery side, La Tienda El Rincon offers an array
of “all things Mexican” ranging from exotic produce and dry goods to pinatas, clothing and CDs. One patron laughingly described it as Bartlesville’s “Mexican Embassy”. La Tienda El Rincon is open for both lunch and dinner, offers both dine-in and take-away, and only accepts cash. La Tienda El Rincon 223 S. Comanche Ave. 918-336-2481
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Rejuvinating Jude’s
Jude’s Health & Java House Remodels and Revamps
Jude’s new menu items include the Quinoa Salad, with a side of Sweet Potato Hummus
BY LACY LONGACRE GITTINGER If you think you’re missing out on big city conveniences such as Whole Foods and Natural Grocers, consider taking a closer look at what this little powerhouse is offering Bartlesville. After a noteworthy nine-day remodeling hiatus, Jude’s Health and Java House reopens its squeaky clean doors, serving some much needed warm drinks on these bitter cold days. Don’t knock a latte ‘til you try it and certainly don’t judge Jude’s before you’ve read their resume, for this java house serves up plenty more than specialty coffees. With the removal of the elevated deck that previously provided seating, but protruded into the open floor space, locallymade furniture was brought in to replace wire patio sets. New window shades let in the perfect amount of light on sunny days, while still providing a desirable atmosphere for readers, lunchers, chatters, and studiers. Twenty-two feet of bar space were installed, along with additional electric outlets, creating the ideal perch to enjoy free Wi-Fi. “We really opened up the space to 10
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make it feel homier, brighter, and much more functional, while still aesthetically pleasing,” comments co-owner Ron Trumble. “We’re very proud that everything brought in was local - local lumber, local labor, local merchandise.” Jude’s also brought in consultants to help stock the menu with healthy options. New items include the Honey Ginger Quinoa Salad, Sweet Potato Hummus, and Baked Apple Walnut Salad.The weekly Fish Taco, Curry Bowl, and Swedish Pancake specials remain established favorites. Affordable lunch and breakfast choices, including bagels, paninis, salads, and soups, are even more enjoyable at under $8. In addition to new protein shakes, you can also find a helpful supplement desk, where someone is always available to answer questions about natural remedies, store products, or just natural healthy living. “We are the closest place to Whole Foods you’ll find in Bartlesville,” says Josh Wright, supplement desk employee. “If you’re struggling with stress, weight management, headaches, or any nutritional deficiencies, come visit us and see how we can help.” Having purchased Jude’s in 2012, owners Ron and Amy Trumble and Nikki Benson
have become well-educated on how to successfully operate a cafe. Moving forward, their goal is to further serve the community by providing an excellent source of natural health food and supplies. “We’ve been listening to our customers’ suggestions and decided it was time to make changes,” says Trumble. From the orderly shelves lined with natural supplements to the simplicity of the handmade furniture, Jude’s exudes a welcoming, no-fuss environment. It’s a one-stop shop for a healthy lunch, vitamins, skincare products, even free-range organic eggs. “You’re going to find the staff here is the best in town,” boasts Trumble. “They pay attention to people, treat you like family, and learn what you like. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome. We want every person to feel at home at Jude’s.”
Jude’s Health and Java House 2503 S.E. Washington Blvd. 918-335-0500 6 a.m.-6p.m. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday
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FRANK AND LOLA’S 200 E. Second St., 918-336-5652
There’s pretty much always someone you know at Frank and Lola’s Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar. After all, it offers a heady combination of fabulous food, good service and downtown ambiance – not
to mention some very hip live music playing on Saturday nights. Whether its pan-roasted salmon you crave or a jalapeno cream cheese topped Johnny Burger, F&L’s has a high quality menu jam-packed with tasty options.
DINK’S PIT BBQ
2929 E. Frank Phillips Blvd., 918-335-0606 Of course, every barbecue joint in America claims to be “world famous,” but Dink’s really can live up to the hype. Bartians, former Bartians and visitors from around the globe who have landed in Bartlesville at one time or another come to appreciate the
specialty smoked meats and sweet sauce that is the hallmark of fame for this eastside eatery established in 1982. From brisket to ribs, Dink’s has a delicious menu that keeps customers coming back for more.
PAINTED HORSE BAR AND GRILLE 110 S.W. Frank Phillips Blvd., 918-336-1100 Burgers, brews and blues – the slogan for Painted Horse Bar and Grille captures the essence of the new downtown eatery, which draws rave reviews for both food selections and the many varieties of beer available to diners. A lively array of appetizers,
including firecracker shrimp, fresh zucchini and chicken wings pair nicely with a tempting variety of specialty drinks created at the picturesque center stage bar. All this in an historic storefront served by a dedicated staff provides for a sweet dining experience.
STERLINGS
2905 S.E. Frank Phillips Blvd., 918-335-0707 White table cloths, soft music and the elegance of fine dining greet those who walk through the door of Sterling’s Grille in Bartlesville. Delectable prime rib, scrumptious crab legs and fried artichoke hearts grace the menu for the main dining area, while Publick House bar area
adds in lively libations and several flat screen TVs for relaxing with friends after work. Established
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The Restaurant Guide Asian Cafe $ Asian, Chinese, International 2515 SE Washington Blvd
Casa Tamales $ Mexican, Tex-Mex 3400 Tuxedo Blvd
Bambino’s Downtown Bistro $ Sandwiches/Subs, Soup 101 SE Frank Phillips Blvd
Goldie’s Patio Grill $ Burgers 201 SE Washington Blvd
CherryBerry Yogurt Bar $ Desserts/Ice Cream 1902 S Washington Blvd
Dink’s Pit Bar-B-Que $$ American, Barbecue 2929 E Frank Phillips Blvd Eggbert’s $ Breakfast/Brunch 2073 SE Washington Blvd
Bigheart Pizza Dewey $ Pizza 212 Martin Ln, Dewey
Chili’s Grill & Bar $$ Mexican, Southwestern, Tex-Mex 2131 SE Washington Blvd
La Tienda El Rincon $ Mexican 223 S Comanche Ave
Billy Sims BBQ $$ Barbecue 2350 SE Washington Blvd.
Copan Truck Stop Restaurant $$ 7440 U.S. 75, Copan
Frank and Lola’s $$ American 200 SE 2nd St.
Grill 66 $$ Breakfast. Lunch, Dinner, American 821 S Johnstone Ave
Boulevard Diner $ American 205 SE Washington Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy $ Breakfast, Burgers,Ice Cream 2549 SE Washington Blvd 3820 SE Adams Rd Buffalo Wild Wings $$ American, Barbecue, Pub Food Washington Park Mall Burger Hop $ Breakfast/Brunch, Burgers, Diner 900 SW Frank Phillips Blvd
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Cup’n’Cake / TopNDog $ Bakery, Hotdogs 518 S Keeler Ave Dave’s Uptown Pizza $ Pizza 915 N Osage Ave, Dewey Daylight Donuts $ Donuts 4107 Nowata Rd 812 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Dewey Cafe $ American 414 E Don Tyler Ave, Dewey
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard $ American, Desserts/Ice Cream 2100 SE Washington Blvd Gametime Pizza $ American, Pizza 1414 SE Washington Garfield’s Restaurant & Pub $$ American Washington Park Mall Golden Corral $$ Buffet 320 SE Washington Blvd
Grayson’s Donut Hole $ Coffee, Donuts 809 S Madison Blvd
Half Dollar Cafe $ American 101 S Osage Ave, Dewey Hunan Chinese Restaurant $ Chinese Buffet 1350 SE Washington Blvd Indian Coffee Co $$ Breakfast/Brunch, Coffee 116 SW Frank Phillips Blvd. Jared’s Frozen Custard $ Desserts/Ice Cream 4607 Nowata Rd Jessie’s Place $ American, Burgers, Desserts 386 W Weldon Ave. Copan
Jimmy John’s $ American, Sandwiches/Subs 2431 SE Washington Blvd. Jude’s Health & Java House $$ Coffee, International 2503 SE Washington Blvd La Fiesta $$ Mexican 317 S Osage Ave, Dewey 3800 Washington Place Lot-A-Burger $ Burgers 1520 SW Frank Phillips Blvd 3113 E Frank Phillips Blvd 324 1/2 S Johnstone Ave Luigi’s Italian Restaurants $$ Italian 3822 E Frank Phillips Blvd Mazzio’s Pizza $$ Italian, Pizza 511 SE Washington Blvd
Montana Mike’s Steakhouse $$ American, Seafood, Steakhouse 3825 SE Adams Rd Monterey’s Tex Mex Cafe $$ Mexican 3815 SE Adams Rd Murphy’s Steakhouse $$ American 1625 SW Frank Phillips Blvd O’Brien’s Cake Co $ American, Bakery 207 S Comanche Ave Ocean China Restaurant $ Asian, Chinese 3401 E Frank Phillips Blvd Painted Horse Bar & Grille $$ 110 SW. Frank Phillips Blvd. Papa Murphy’s Pizza Pizza 3535 E Frank Phillips Blvd
McAlister’s Deli $ Sandwiches/Subs 2330 SE Washington Blvd
Pies & Such $ American, Bakery, Sandwiches/ Subs 216 E 2nd St
Midway Cafe $ American, Italian, Pizza 641 SE Washington Blvd
Pizza Place $ Pizza 3803 Nowata Rd Ste D
Quench-Bud’s Downtown $ Breakfast/Brunch, Sandwiches/ Subs 107 E 4th St
Sushi One $$ Asian, Japanese, Sushi 3805 SE Washington Boulevard
Quiznos $ Sandwiches/Subs, Soup 3805 Washington Pl
Szechuan Restaurant $ Chinese 516 SE Washington Blvd
Rib Crib $$ Barbecue 2077 SE Washington Blvd Rolling Pin Bakery & Deli $ Bakery, Breakfast, Sandwiches/ Subs 408 S Johnstone Ave
Taco Mayo $ Bartlesville - Mexican, Tacos 3505 E Frank Phillips Blvd
Senor Salsa $$ Mexican 621 SE Washington Blvd Starbucks Breakfast/Brunch, Coffee 3801 East Frank Phillips Blvd Sterlings Grille $$$ American, Seafood, Steakhouse 2905 E Frank Phillips Blvd Sugarica $ Bakery 201 S Osage Ave
Taco Village $ Mexican, Tacos 609 SW Frank Phillips Blvd The Copper Bar $$ American, Burgers, Pub Food 510 S Dewey Ave. TK’s Steakhouse $$ American, Bagels, Diner 3121 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. Tumbleweeds Steakhouse $$ American, Burgers, Steakhouse 4049 Nowata Road Weeze’s Cafe $ American, Burgers, Diner 328 S Dewey Ave
Sunrise Donuts $ Donuts 1108 N Osage Ave
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Wild Country Meats
Hominy Restaurant is a well done dining experience
One of our favorites - Chris’ Special, a 16 ounce rib eye. That’s a lot of steak for twenty bucks.
Ever sit inside a cow trailer and chow down on a hunk of beef? The ultimate carnivore experience awaits in Hominy where Wild Country Meats butchers the beef, grills up the steak and serves it up to diners at tables arranged inside two ajoined bull pen trailers that once hauled cattle in Osage County. Owner Chris Gabriel had years of experience processing meat in Tulsa and Hominy. He decided to expand into a restaurant venture focusing on what he knew best – meat. Adding onto the First Street meat processing plant known well to area ranchers, Gabriel took two cattle trailers and outfitted them with new flooring, seating and a grill upon which the restaurant prepares
elk and buffalo burgers, along with shrimp kabobs, chicken, and – of course – beef. Lots and lots of beef. With prices ranging from $8.95 to $20.95, the menu includes southern favorites like chicken fried steak and frito chili pie, along with pulled pork and racks of ribs. Start the meal with appetizers like fried pickles and calf fries for a real downhome experience. Side order options include spicy cowboy beans and grilled asparagus. New to the menu are rabbit, quail and deep fried ribs. If you have visitors from out of state wanting to come in and experience the ranching world, this is the place to take them. After all, it’s not every dining establishment that has a meat counter right on the
premises. And the food is likely to be served by staff wearing shirts advertising “the slaughter house” with a flip side that says “PETA – people eating tasty animals.” Some days you might be lucky enough to be serenaded by a singing cowboy who croons country and western tunes with style. Fans of Wild Country Meats love the restaurant’s barbecue sauce and the plate-size platters of steak, along with the fun ambiance. The restaurant also offers a catering service with a menu that includes traditional beef brisket and smoked bologna, as well as smoked turkey, chicken or pork. Tabouli salad, baked beans and two kinds of potato salad make this service a winning option for a big family gathering
or a western style party. Wild Country Meats is just under an hour’s drive from Bartlesville – enough time to work up an appetite along the way and to begin digesting a heavy meal on the way home. While you’re in town, check out the 40 murals painted on Hominy buildings by local artist Cha’Tullis, the 20-foot tall New Territory sculpture on the west side of the city and the lovely Victorian style home built by Fred Drummond in 1905. It’s the perfect chance to steak out an Osage County adventure. Wild Country Meats 801 E. 1st Street, Hominy 918-885-6758 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday
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spotlight What’s your idea of the perfect date? Is it sitting down to a candlelit dinner, enjoying good times with friends at the bowling alley or lacing up running shoes to the hit the trail with your family? Bartlesville has a variety of special ways to celebrate lined up for you this year. Some are scheduled on Valentine’s weekend and others are a bit later in the month to keep the love going all through February. Here’s a selection of some of our favorite options...
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Woolaroc Valentine’s Dinner February 14 & 15
Starry skies, rustic woods and a cozy lodge dinner bring the magic of Woolaroc into your Valentine’s Day celebration. There are four seatings scheduled on Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15, for the popular annual dinner in the lodge, which includes a fabulous meal, wine and beer and valet parking. The cost is $65 for a rib eye dinner and $60 for a grilled chicken dinner. This event sells out every year, so call in those reservations now to 918-336-0307, ext. 11.
OKM Valentine’s Day Dinner February 14
Dazzle your darling with a hunt for precious gems that also comes packaged with dinner and dancing at OK Mozart’s Valentine Party. The organization is hosting its first ever Valentine event as a fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Bartlesville Community Center. Tulsa Jazz Orchestra will provide romantic tunes for happy couples to dance the night away. There’s also an auction with some snazzy items available for bidding, including an 18 karat white gold ring with a green quartz center surrounded by 177 diamonds. All this and a treasure hunt of precious gems that’s sure to make the evening sparkle. Tickets are on sale now at $50 per person by calling 918-336-9800 or visiting www.okmozart.com.
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I heart Sunfest February 8
Old-fashioned romance and family fun come together when Price Tower Arts Center plays host to a unique fundraiser for Bartlesville’s Sunfest. With horse drawn carriage rides and fire pit snuggle stations, I heart Sunfest has love in mind with this fundraiser planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at 510 S. Dewey Ave. There are carnival games providing fun for all ages, a s’mores bar, a photo booth and a cookie decorating station. Subway and Sunfest Special Events Committee. For more information, visit Facebook.com or call 918-331-0456.
A Taste of Chocolate February 14
What a sweet idea! Treat your valentine to a room full of delicious desserts at Family Healthcare Clinic’s A Taste of Chocolate party. This evening of dinner, dancing and tantalizing treats is planned from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Bartlesville. Tickets are $70 per person with proceeds benefitting the clinic. Honorary chairpersons for this popular annual fundraiser are Ian and Deanna McDonald. For more information on tickets, table sponsorships and the event, call 918-336-4822.
Bowl for Kids Sake February 27
Strike up a fun date with your sweetheart or your friends by participating in the annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser, which provides a great way to show the love to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bartlesville. The bowling schedule for the event includes time slots between 6 and 10 p.m. Feb. 21, 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 and 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Red Apple Bowling Center. ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 employees can take advantage of bowling during various times throughout February at the Phillips 66 Bowling Lanes. Visit bbbsok.org to learn how to sign up to bowl or donate to the campaign raising funds for this worthy organization.
Baby Love Run February 15
Take your love on the run this year with a special Valentine’s weekend benefit for March of Dimes. The first ever Baby Love 5K takes off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Jennings Avenue and Silas Street with proceeds benefitting Washington County March of Dimes. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the first 200 participants to sign up get a free beanie. Entry fees are $25 for one person or $40 for a two-person team in advance. Fees the day of the race are $30 per person or $45 for a twoperson team. Signup for the race at www.babylove5k.eventbrite.com.
Balmy Bahama Cruise Murder Mystery Dinner February 28
Murder on the high seas in Bartlesville? It’s enough to make you want to cuddle close to your honey. Bartlesville Daybreak Rotary presents a Balmy Bahama Cruise Murder Mystery Dinner setting sail from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Frank Phillips Club in the Kress Building, 206 S.E. Frank Phillips Boulevard. Solve the mystery and save the day – all while helping raise funds for Razia’s Ray of Hope Zabuli Education Center for Afghan girls. Tickets are $30 per person. Look for more details on the event on Facebook.com
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sounded so good. Think JJ Cale, Leon Russell.
“Bloody Dawn” The Lawrence Massacre
Conway Jackson Band 131 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
401 S Johnstone 12 PM
Angelo’s Tavern,
Bartlesville Polar Plunge
Sunday, Feb 2
Bartlesville Area History Museum,
Painted Horse,
GROUNDHOG DAY
A Movie/Documentary about Quantrill’s
Saturday, Feb 8
raid after the Civil war on August 21,
Business & Home Show
1863 in Lawrence, KS.
Washington County Fairgrounds, 9 AM
110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd 10 AM A Polar Plunge is a fundraising challenge
Super Bowl and Chili Cook off
to dive into a cold body of water in order
Elks Lodge, 1060 Swan Drive 5 PM
to raise money for Special Olympics.
Open to the public.
Hell or Highwater
members to showcase their business products and services to the public.
family, friends and businesses in the
Monday, Feb 3
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
hopes of raising lots of money for Special
Open House
Thursday, Feb 6
Daughters of Lot Breakfast
Olympics.
Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive 10 AM
BINGO
Adams Blvd Church of Christ,
Come enjoy a pastry and coffee while
BCF Game Nite 2014
The American Legion Post 105, 5
3700 SE Adams Blvd 9:30 AM
taking a behind-the-scene tour of Elder
01 NE Washington 7:15 PM
This unique event raises funds to provide
Hilton Garden Inn,
Care. Learn about the programs offered
205 SW Frank Phillips Blvd 6 PM
and ask questions.
Karaoke
Tickets are $25, table sponsorships start at $250. Visit supportsamaritan.org.
each competing for fun and prizes. All
Tuesday, Feb 4
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
proceeds will benefit the Bartlesville
BINGO
Friday, Feb 7
I Heart Sunfest
Community Foundation and its programs.
The American Legion Post 105,
For sponsorship details, contact Anne
501 NE Washington 7:15 PM
Each participant collects pledges from
Game Nite features teams of six players
This is an exclusive event for Chamber
fee assistance to our abuse clients.
Price Tower Arts Center,
Princess for A Night: Father Daughter Valentine Dance
510 S Dewey Ave 5 PM
Richard Kane YMCA,
Carnival Games, Music, Subway Smores
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
101 N Osage 6PM
Bar, & Love Potion Station. Food Vendors and Raffle!
Open to the public.
Wednesday, Feb 5
Father’s uncles, and grandpa’s enjoy
Jake Hemphill Band
Walk-In Wednesday
Painted Horse Bar & Grille,
Sugarica, 201 S Osage Ave 10 AM
110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd 9 PM
Stop in between 10 am - 2 pm and pick
Live music
up a sweet treat! Cookies, cupcakes,
Swearing in at 918.337.2287.
Steve Sutherland Pre Game Warm Ups Elks Lodge, 1060 Swan Drive 7 PM
Riders Ford
Jody Schmidt
princess. For more info call the YMCA
Elks Lodge, 1060 Swan Drive 7 PM
918.336.0713
Open to the public.
The Cherokee Word for Water Free Movie Event
Second Saturdays - Jazz Night
brownies and lots of other freshly-baked goodies available.
Bartlesville Community Center,
510 Dewey Ave 8 PM
300 SE Adams Blvd 7 PM
Second Saturday of every month Jo
Bartlett & West invites you to a motion
Hemian will perform live jazz music in
picture event portraying a journey that
Copper Bar. Come enjoy live Jazz, a
transformed a nation. Free tickets can be
glass of wine and a beautiful view.
A+ Rewards
PBB kicks off another great month of live
Washington Park Mall, 2350 SE Washington Blvd 10 AM Wednesday’s are Double Point Days! Make sure to drop your mall receipts at the A+ Rewards lockers next to
music at FnL’s! New Tulsa Sound never
JCPenny. Shop and Drop!!!
Paul Benjaman Band Frank & Lola’s, 200 SE 2nd St 10 PM
a night of dancing and refreshments and making memories with your little
Angelo’s Tavern, 130 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
Family & Couple Carriage Rides,
Price Tower Arts Center,
picked up at the Community Center.
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Garrett Brown Band
600 S Johnstone 10 AM
BINGO
Angelo’s Tavern,
Every Wednesday. Fran will demonstrate
The American Legion Post 105,
Little Shop of Horrors
132 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
styles and conduct exercises that will
501 NE Washington 7:15 PM
Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey 7 PM
help you discover your storytelling voice.
Ego Culture Frank & Lola’s, 200 SE 2nd St 10 PM
Enroll: 800.765.8933.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Joe Sears directs Little Shop of Horrors
Bartlesville Community Center,
- a fun, high spirited musical about a
300 SE Adams Blvd 7:30 PM
carnivorous plant that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
The B’ville debut of Ego Culture, an
Walk-In Wednesday
amazing improvisational funk, jazz, blues
Sugarica, 201 S Osage Ave 10 AM
An Addams Family portrait never seen
quartet from Tulsa featuring Chris Kyle
Stop in between 10 am - 2 pm and pick
before with Gomez, Morticia, Fester, &
on keys!
up a sweet treat! Cookies, cupcakes,
Pugsley; a family nearly as shocking
OK Mozart Valentine Party
brownies and lots of other freshly-baked
and endearing as yours. This Broadway
Bartlesville Community Center,
goodies available.
musical brings a magnificently macabre
300 SE Adams Blvd 7 PM
new show to the stage.
Dinner and dancing to the music of the
Monday, Feb 10 Giving a Voice to the Past: Lost Bartlesville with Rita Thurman Barnes
Children’s Musical Theatre AUDITIONS for Peter Pan
West Side Community Center,
Auditorium, 500 S Madison Blvd 3:30 PM
501 S Bucy 10 AM Every Monday. Come share your stories
Tulsa Jazz Orchestra with a cash bar, live
Karaoke
auction, and precious gem treasure hunt.
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
$50 per person.
1st round Auditions for summer
Jake Moffatt and Scott Carson
Chance Anderson Band
production of Peter Pan. Grades
Angelo’s Tavern,
Angelo’s Tavern,
and add to the collective memory of lost
2-10. Ages 7-17. Audition Appointment
133 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
134 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
Bartlesville. Enroll: 800.765.8933.
REQUIRED at www.cmtonstage.com or 918.336.0558
Friday, Feb 14
Saturday, Feb 15
Hell or Highwater
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
All That Jazz
Gone to the Territory: African American History & the Westward Movement West Side Community Center, 501 S Bucy 1 PM Every Monday. Celebrate Black History
Madison Middle School Cafeteria/
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
Thursday, Feb 13
Hillcrest Country Club,
Children’s Musical Theatre AUDITIONS for Peter Pan
1901 Price Rd 6 PM
Madison Cafeteria/Auditorium,
programs at Westside Community Center.
500 S Madison Blvd 3:30 PM
Party-with-a-purpose celebrates life with
1st round Auditions for summer
great food, music, dancing and raffle prizes.
migration of African Americans, Buffalo
Children’s Musical Theatre AUDITIONS for Peter Pan
Soldiers at Fort Sill, and more. Enroll:
Madison Cafeteria/Auditorium,
production of Peter Pan. Grades
800.765.8933.
500 S Madison Blvd 3:30 PM
2-10. Ages 7-17. Audition Appointment
Month by learning about the westward
1st round Auditions for summer
REQUIRED at www.cmtonstage.com or
Washington County Affordable Housing Coalition
production of Peter Pan. Grades
Honorary Chairpersons 918.336.0558
Bartlesville City Hall,
REQUIRED at www.cmtonstage.com or
401 S Johnstone 3 PM
918.336.0558
Tuesday, Feb 11
I Love Hitchcock!
Our Neighbor, the Sky
Unitarian Universalist Church,
Bartlesville Public Library,
428 S Seneca Ave 6:30 PM
600 S Johnstone 1 PM
Every Thursday. Charlie continues his
Every Tuesday. Join us as we learn and
series of exploring Hitchcock’s techniques
appreciate the history and beauty of the
of film making. Enroll at education.
night sky. Enroll: 800.765.8933.
okstate.edu/olli or call 800.765.8933.
BINGO
Little Shop of Horrors
The American Legion Post 105,
Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey 7 PM
501 NE Washington 7:15 PM
Joe Sears directs Little Shop of Horrors
2-10. Ages 7-17. Audition Appointment
Ian & Deanna McDonald cordially invite you to
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Annual Gala that helps fund youth
Little Shop of Horrors Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey 7 PM Joe Sears directs Little Shop of Horrors - a fun, high spirited musical about a carnivorous plant that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
in support of
Family Healthcare Clinic’s Annual Valentines Fund-raising Event
Steve Sutherland Elks Lodge, 1060 Swan Drive 7 PM Open to the public.
February 14, 2014 6:30 p.m. — 10:30 p.m.
Lower 40 Band
Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom 205 Southwest Frank Phillips Blvd. Bartlesville, OK 74006
Angelo’s Tavern,
Dinner, Chocolate, Dancing & Fun!
135 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
Tickets are $70 For tickets, table sponsorships and more information call 918.336.4822.
- a fun, high spirited musical about a
Kyle Reid Trio Frank & Lola’s, 200 SE 2nd St 10 PM Kyle Reid has played B’ville alongside
Steve Sutherland
carnivorous plant that is sure to entertain
A Taste of Chocolate
John Calvin, but it’s time he had his own
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
audiences of all ages.
Ballroom of Hilton Garden Inn,
show as FnL’s continues to showcase the
205 SW Frank Phillips Blvd 6:30 PM
great talent emanating from Norman.
Wednesday, Feb 12 Topics in Story Telling with Fran Stallings
Angel Elks Lodge, 1060 Swan Drive 7 PM
the Family Healthcare Clinic. Honorary
Open to the public.
Chairs, Ian and Deanna McDonald.
Bartlesville Public Library,
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Dinner, Chocolate, & Dancing. Reserve by Feb 4. 918.336.4822
Sunday, Feb 16
Thursday, Feb 20
Hoover PTO Bingo Night
Walk-In Wednesday
RSU Bartlesville Scholarship Breakfast
512 S Madison 5 PM
Sugarica, 201 S Osage Ave 10 AM
Bartlesville Community Center,
Stop in between 10 am - 2 pm and pick
300 SE Adams Blvd 8 AM
up a sweet treat! Cookies, cupcakes,
RSU-Bartlesville will be hosting a
brownies and lots of other freshly-baked
breakfast to raise scholarships funds for
goodies available.
Bartlesville and Bartlesville area students currently attending Rogers State.
A+ Rewards Washington Park Mall,
Vintage Sports Show
2350 SE Washington Blvd 10 AM
Washington Park Mall,
Wednesday’s are Double Point Days!
2350 SE Washington Blvd 10 AM
Make sure to drop your mall receipts at
Buy-Sell-Trade Sports Memorabilia
the A+ Rewards lockers next to JCPenny.
and Collectibles! Vintage Sports Show
Shop and Drop!!!
February 20-23.
Monday, Feb 17
BINGO The American Legion Post 105,
FlowCo
501 NE Washington 7:15 PM
JPMC lower level classroom, Jane Phillips med center 6 PM
Karaoke
FlowCo is a free community fitness
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
program. We will be holding a mentor
Friday, Feb 21
meeting Feb. 17 at 6 pm for anyone interested! For questions contact Kelsey at 918.331.1102
Distant Thunder
Tuesday, Feb 18
Elks Lodge, 1060 Swan Drive 7 AM
BINGO
Vintage Sports Show
The American Legion Post 105,
Washington Park Mall,
501 NE Washington 7:15 PM
2351 SE Washington Blvd 10 AM
Open to the public.
Buy-Sell-Trade Sports Memorabilia
Steve Sutherland
and Collectibles! Vintage Sports Show
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
February 20-23.
Wednesday, Feb 19
Little Shop of Horrors Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey 7 PM
Walk-In Wednesday
Joe Sears directs Little Shop of Horrors
Sugarica, 201 S Osage Ave 10 AM
- a fun, high spirited musical about a
Stop in between 10 am - 2 pm and pick
carnivorous plant that is sure to entertain
up a sweet treat! Cookies, cupcakes,
audiences of all ages.
brownies and lots of other freshly-baked goodies available.
Ryan Reid Angelo’s Tavern,
A+ Rewards
136 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
Washington Park Mall,
Saturday, Feb 22
2350 SE Washington Blvd 10 AM Wednesday’s are Double Point Days! Make sure to drop your mall receipts at
Vintage Sports Show
the A+ Rewards lockers next to JCPenny.
Washington Park Mall,
Shop and Drop!!!
2352 SE Washington Blvd 10 AM Buy-Sell-Trade Sports Memorabilia
Hell or Highwater
and Collectibles! Vintage Sports Show
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
February 20-23.
Thursday, Feb 28
Hoover Elementary Gym, PTO fundraiser. This event includes Chili supper, Silent Auction, and Bingo. Open to the public. Special game for Kyrian Anderson (fighting cancer). Great prizes
Hillsdale College (1844) Lecture Bartlesville Area History Museum, 401 S Johnstone 12 PM Hillsdale College - History 102: “American Heritage”. A lecture on A Sectional Divide that led to the Civil War by Dr. David
Little Shop of Horrors Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey 7 PM Joe Sears directs “Little Shop of Horrors” - a fun, high spirited musical about a carnivorous plant that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
Raney. Broadcast online from Hillsdale, Michigan.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Bowl for Kids’ Sake Red Apple Bowling Center, 1414 SE Washington Blvd 6 PM
CROSSLAND
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fun and easy way
Angelo’s Tavern,
for you and your company, friends, or
137 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
family to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters. If you care
The Bar Brawl III Frank & Lola’s, 200 SE 2nd St 10 PM This side project, of The Biscuit Grabbers guitarist, is western swing with a touch of a punk and jazz flair. A mashup of awesomeness.
about kids and can spare an hour to have fun with your friends, then Bowl for Kids’ Sake is f
BINGO The American Legion Post 105,
Sunday, Feb 23
501 NE Washington 7:15 PM
Karaoke
Vintage Sports Show
Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
Washington Park Mall, 2353 SE Washington Blvd 10 AM Buy-Sell-Trade Sports Memorabilia and Collectibles! Vintage Sports Show February 20-23.
Little Shop of Horrors Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey 2 PM Joe Sears directs “Little Shop of Horrors” - a fun, high spirited musical about a carnivorous plant that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
Friday, Feb 28 “BALMY BREEZE CRUISE” Frank Phillips’ Club (Kress Bldg.), 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd 6 PM Murder Mystery Dinner presented by Bartlesville Daybreak Rotary. Mystery & suspense on the high seas. YOU solve the crime! Benefitting Razia’s “Ray of Hope” Zabuli Education Center for Afghan girls.
Martha’s Task Mardi Gras
Oklahoma Baptist Symphony Orchestra First Baptist Church of Bartlesville, OK, 405 S Cherokee 6 PM Free, inspirational concert.
Tuesday, Feb 25 BINGO
Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd 7 PM 35th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration. BCC is transformed into the French Quarter of New Orleans with Cajun food, entertainment, and the music of AREA 51. Reservations required. 918.336.8275
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The American Legion Post 105,
Elks Lodge,
501 NE Washington 7:15 PM
1060 Swan Drive 7 PM Open to the public.
Steve Sutherland Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
Fist Of Rage Angelo’s Tavern,
Hell or Highwater Solo Club, 408 E 2nd Street 9 PM
138 S Cherokee Ave 9 PM
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Creepy and They’re Kooky “The Addams Family” musical comedy comes to Bartlesville
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BY MIKE WILT For those of a certain age, the mere mention of “The Addams Family” instantly brings to mind the black-and-white television series of the mid-1960s. But the eccentric clan that delights in the macabre actually got its start as a magazine cartoon in the late 1930s. Charles Addams began as a cartoonist in The New Yorker in 1932. His cartoons began running regularly in the magazine in 1938 when he drew the first instance of what came to be called The Addams Family. They originally appeared as an unrelated group of 150 single-panel cartoons, about half of which were originally published in the magazine. They have since been transformed into both live and animated television series, motion pictures, video games, and “The Addams Family Musical”, which will be presented at the Bartlesville Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 13. It will be the third show in this season’s Broadway in Bartlesville series.
Curiously, members of The Addams Family did not have names until the television series that debuted in 1964. But Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Grandmama, Wednesday, Pugsley, and cast of other characters will all appear on stage performing an original story, music, and choreography. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that were not upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before - keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. The cast for this second national tour is led by Jesse Sharp as Gomez and Keleen Snowgren as Morticia. Sharp has theater, film, radio, television and comedy improve credits to his name, including roles in “Grease,” “Henry and Mudge” and
“Macbeth. Snowgren earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Oklahoma. Her touring credits include Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” “Hairspray,” “The Producers,” and “The Will Rogers Follies.” Wednesday is portrayed by Jennifer Fogarty (“Hairspray,” “High School Musical”), while Uncle Fester is portrayed by Shaun Rice (“Curious George Live,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”). Connor Barth (“Elf the Musical) is Pugsley Addams, Amanda Bruton (“Hairspray”) is Grandma and Ryan Jacob Wood (“Monty Python’s Spamalot”) is Lurch. Admission is $16 to $57. Tickets are on sale now online at www. bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com, by calling 918-336-2787 or by visiting the BCC Box Office, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 300 SE Adams Blvd. The Broadway in Bartlesville series hosted “Memphis” in November and “Hello Dolly!” in January.The performances continue with “The Ten Tenors” on March 11 and “Westside Story” on April 2. FEBRUARY 2014 | Bartlesville Monthly
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BY LAURA SUMMERS The season of romance has come to downtown Bartlesville where merchants are sweet on the idea of bringing customers through the doors with special promotions for Love in the Ville. Fresh off the successful Holidays in the Ville events, which were held in December at various downtown venues, local boutiques decided to join together once again to provide a festive shopping promotion. Love in the Ville runs from Feb. 1 through 14 and offers shoppers the chance to win special prizes for themselves or their sweethearts. “Love in the Ville is going to be the first of many events this year that work to bring more customers to the many new and existing stores in downtown Bartlesville,” says Kayla Wilson, Downtown Bartlesville Inc. promotions committee, chair. “We want to bring downtown back to life and
pack it with exciting and fun-filled family events.” During Love in the Ville, participating stores will provide customers with tickets for every $10 spent at their establishment. The tickets will be put into a drawing for three large prize packages to be given away to lucky winners. Among the alluring prizes to be presented to winning shoppers, there are some romantic options coming just in time for Valentine’s Day. Locally made handstamped jewelry will be part of a prize package, as will gifts of five dozen roses from Eva’s Flowers. Love in the Ville is sponsored by Downtown Bartlesville Inc., an organization that brings together businesses, property owners, community leaders and Bartlesville area residents to revitalize the heart of town. DBI came to life as an encouraging agency for the downtown district as part of Bartlesville’s selection in 2010 as one of the national Main Street
communities. For more information about DBI and the downtown district, visit downtownbartlesvilleinc.org. Millions of dollars in private investment has been made in the central business district over the last two years. With more than 30 new businesses calling downtown home during that timeframe and more than 120 new jobs added, the heart of the city is beating well. Promotions like Love in the Ville help support both the businesses who participate, as well as the shoppers who come into the stores to purchase the latest fashions, heart-warming gifts and cozy home décor. Watch for flyers, posters and Facebook. com announcements about Love in the Ville. You’ll want to gather as many tickets as possible to increase the odds of winning one of those fabulous prize packages – just in time for Valentine’s Day. FEBRUARY 2014 | Bartlesville Monthly
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The Liar’s Club Tall tales and fishing... hook, line, and sinker
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Bill Beasley (left and center), Frank Griggs (right) and other fishermen proudly received membership in the Liar’s Club back in the day. Curtis Sporting Goods (bottom left) happily documented the tall tales of fishing success.
Bill and Marge Beasley have long been linked to fun and recreation in Bartlesville. Bill was instrumental in the development of Bardew Lake, Little League Baseball and the Bartlesville Softball Association. Bill and Marge, with the help of friends and Bartlesville organizations, started the Kiddie Park. He also took the lead in establishing the local Liar’s Club. After college, Bill came to Bartlesville to work with his uncle, Jess Curtis, who operated an automotive supply business. Jess moved the business to the building at Third Street and Osage Avenue in 1930, and then a joint effort between Bill and his uncle led to the conversion of the automotive supply business to Curtis Sporting Goods in 1937. No matter your sport of choice, Curtis Sporting Goods was the go-to place for everything sport related.
Being a local fisherman, Bill was known to tell some tall tales about the fish he may or may not have landed. As an advertising promotion, the James Heddon Company of Dowagiac, MI, makers of artificial fishing lures since the 1890’s, created a “Liar’s License for Fishermen” permitting the embellishment of all fishing tales. “The Liar’s License was first introduced in the 1929 Heddon catalog allowing the recipient to cut out the license or order books of 10, or later 12,” according to Joan Lyon of the Heddon Museum in Dowagiac. “There were Liar’s Licenses all the way up to 1960 and I have found as many as ten different versions. They were just for fun between the fishermen and dealers like Curtis Sporting Goods.” Curtis Sporting Goods issued the Liar’s Licenses and the “Exalted Fish Herder and Heddon Tackler.” E.A.“Bill” Beasley proudly applied his official seal of approval to each
and every one. The fisherperson brought photos of their catch - or someone else’s - back to Beasley’s store to proudly place their trophy in the Liar’s photo album. In a book written by William J. Mares titled “Fishing with the Presidents,” George Bush is quoted as saying, “Lying goes with the territory of fishing. Everyone understands that. We get a striper on here and if you don’t bring it in, it’s a huge fish.” In 1934, Franklin D. Roosevelt was presented a Fish Liar’s License to certify that he was entitled to lie from the 1st day of January to the 31st day of December making him a duly qualified liar. Everyone loves a “hook” and the Liar’s club was a great advertising hook. Passages was written this month by the Bartlesville Area History Museum staff. Visit the museum on the 5th Floor of the City Center Building, 401 S. Johnstone, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. ‘ FEBRUARY 2014 | Bartlesville Monthly
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All that Jazz
Westside Community Center presents popular fundraiser this month BY LOU ANN MITCHELL Ask a few music fans about their thoughts on jazz and there’s no telling the response you’ll get. Maybe they’ll say improvisation. Maybe they’ll offer up passion or risk. BB King said jazz is the big brother of the blues. Dave Brubeck said it stands for freedom. Duke Ellington said, “By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn’t want your daughter to associate with.” Luckily, when it comes to jazz most of us don’t have to explain it - we just get to enjoy it. And even though there doesn’t have to be a reason to go to a good jazz session, when there is one - a big one – it makes the notes that much sweeter. The 12th annual All That Jazz gala on Feb. 15 offers up this rare and perfect combo. Held at the Hillcrest Country Club, the event will benefit the many programs and services offered by Westside Community Center. While guests enjoy an evening of music and entertainment, this “party with a purpose” will raise money for a worthy and important cause. To say the Westside Community Center is an integral part of Bartlesville is an understatement. Founded in 1950, the center has been a community and neighborhood hub, offering educational, recreational, and cultural programs to anyone who wants to participate. Students can use the computer lab, get tutoring in the After School Zone, or join 34
the apprentice program. Food for the Soul offers area seniors the opportunity for meals and fellowship, as well as information on other local services. The All That Jazz gala is the center’s main fundraiser. It begins with hors d’oueuvres at 6 p.m., followed by a gourmet buffet dinner. A cash bar will also be available. And then there’s the music. This year guests at All That Jazz will be dazzled by the soulful stylings of R&B artist Branjae and her collaboration of Tulsa musicians. Named 2013’s Female Vocalist of the Year by Urban Tulsa, this passionate songstress brings the goods. Combining rock, funk, and jazz styles in a no-boundaries approach, Branjae is sure to draw a crowd to the dance floor. In addition , guests can participate in a raffle. In years past, prizes have included iPads, airline tickets, electronics, as well as framed artwork and beverage baskets. All prizes are donated by local businesses and community members. Each event ticket includes one raffle ticket, but attendees can purchase additional tickets. Tickets to All that Jazz are $100 each and include dinner, and entertainment.They are available at Westside Community Center, 501 S. Bucy Ave. For more information on the event or the programs offered by the organization, visit www.westsidecommunitycenterbville.org or call 918-336-6760.
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