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contents
Features
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Building Blocks
For Fashion’s Sake
Food Fight
Kathy O’Conner
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Girls of Summer
Iguana vs. 1492
DISTRICTS
Spotlight
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Welcome
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The Arts
Brick by Brick
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On the Water
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Saints In Action
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Oklahoma Health Center
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Sports Events
Baseball Season Opener
Business as Usual Mariposa Medspa
Helping Hands Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
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RedHawks Schedule
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Around Town
Festival of the Arts, Fiddler on the Roof, Street Artini, OKCMOA Film Schedule 2012 Olympic Trials, Oklahoma River Cruises
Inpatient Rehab Center
Treasures for Tomorrow
Barons, Thunder
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Staff Welcome!
Publisher/Editor
Kathy Bentley
Creative Director
Seth Capshaw
Photography Director Editor’s Assistant Feature Writers
Spring seems to come earlier every year. After a mild winter, the temperature has warmed, the daffodils are in bloom and the redbuds are already a glorious shade of pink. As the community gets outside more to enjoy the beautiful weather, we hope to help you discover what is in store downtown in April. In The Arts Section, April is full of fun activities including the annual Festival of the Arts with its fabulous food, music and art. If it starts to sprinkle, walk over to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Not only do they have some amazing exhibits, but the film selection is spectacular for the month of April including
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many must see classic films. We included the OKCMOA April film schedule to
include name, address and a
make your selection easy when you decide to enjoy a night of good oldies.
phone number and are subject to
On the Oklahoma River, the 2012 Olympic Trials are being held for Flatwater
editing for length or clarity.
a few blocks away in Bricktown baseball opens on April 5th for our Oklahoma City RedHawks.
spring dresses at the RedHawks ballpark. Before you start cleaning out your
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closets to make room for all that shopping, read our new feature, Business as Usual, and meet Mariposa MedSpa in Midtown. It is always best to start the basics of your spring wardrobe palette with beautiful, glowing skin. Gearing up for Cinco de Mayo, prepare for it by trying food and drink at some
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Brick by By Brick
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free gifts and VIP perks - like pre-sale access to the Big 12 Championship and Bedlam Series games at the ballpark, and of course parking passes. The ballpark also heats up with various activities throughout the spring and summer and is host to many community fund raising events, such as Heart Walk and Walk a Mile in my Shoes…Foster Care Awareness Event. The Heart Walk, benefiting the American Heart Association, is scheduled for Saturday, April 21. This is one of the largest walks in Oklahoma with between 8000-10,000 participants. Sponsor tents open at 8 a.m., and the 5K walk begins at 10 a.m. And, if you bring
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the whole family, kids can enjoy inflatables and face painting The City definitely comes alive in April! And in Bricktown,
too. While this event is free to the public, organizers encourage
April marks the return of baseball, community events, and mild
participants to register teams to raise funds and help support
weather perfect for patio dining. This April is no exception as
the fight against heart disease and stroke, which are the #1
The Oklahoma City RedHawks take the field for Opening Day
and #4 killers of ALL Americans. For more information and to
on April 5 at 7:05 p.m. against Memphis. In addition to great
register a team, you may visit www.okcheartwalk.org or phone
baseball, family fun, and mascots Cooper and Ruby, this year
405-948-2123.
the ballpark has added some great amenities that are sure
I would be remiss not to mention our neighbors to the South
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to be a hit on your next visit. Since the first time the stadium
at the Boathouse District – as the 2012 US Olympic Team Trials
opened in 1998, the concessions stands have undergone a
for Canoe/Kayak kicks off on April 20. I know I’m not alone
Executive Director Bricktown Association
major renovation that will be paired with a new concession
when I say that we are anxiously waiting for the day when the
operator. Professional Sports Catering, which works only with
connection between the Oklahoma River and the Bricktown
Minor League Baseball teams, will be offering visitors new and
Canal becomes a reality, and visitors will be able to travel from
improved specialized foods, featuring fresh, made to order
the world class river events to our popular restaurant and
before your eyes selections. Items will never be pre-wrapped,
entertainment district by simply strolling along the canal.
ensuring the product is always at its peak taste. In addition to pleasing your palate, visitors will also be able to take advantage
you happen to visit Bricktown in April – this is the time to check
of the new Legends Lounge.
out patio dining. Bourbon St. Café, Chelino’s, Coach’s, Earl’s,
The brand-new, all-inclusive Legends Lounge is the best
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Did I mention restaurants? Nice weather? Patio seating? If
Nonna’s, Texadelphia, The Mantle and Zio’s all offer patio dining
choice for business entertainment this summer and will be
- weather permitting. And, given our mild winter, I’m hopeful
available to select season ticket holders. Guests will be treated
that April will be nice enough to enjoy the outdoors.
to a private, air-conditioned room, with a variety of amenities
For more information on all the exciting events happening in
including premium seating, buffet-style food and drinks,
Bricktown, visit www.welcometobricktown.com April 2012
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Business As Usual
Mariposa Medspa
Relax at Mariposa Medspa By Adriane Scherer In downtown Oklahoma City, constant business is usual; however, not all do the same “usual” business. Over time, we will feature fitness centers, retail shops, offices and restaurants
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to thrive on new things to come. This spring head down to Midtown and take advantage of one of the safest, most modern and technologically advanced
the beginning of spring than a highly prestigious medical spa to
spas in Oklahoma City. Cure the beauty bind that has
help you spoil yourself this season?
been bothering you. It sounds a little scary but the Vampire
When it comes to something beyond your own expertise,
EYECARE
produce positive results and satisfied smiles; and they continue
in the downtown area. And what better business to feature at
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Mariposa MedSpa is perfectly located in Midtown. Their team of medically trained and licensed specialists will assist you with any of your beauty binds from hair removal to laser skin rejuvenation and weight management. All six of the treatment rooms have their own distinct ambiance to keep guests feeling at ease. The modern décor throughout reminds every patient that not only is the technology, experience and training up to date, but the facility. This is definitely not a medical “clinic” full of needles, biohazard stamped trashcans and those terrible paper-covered beds. There is not a cold plastic cushion to be found, not even in the waiting room. The beds are piled high with decorative pillows and the windows covered with fashionable linens. Although Mariposa offers outpatient services only, surely
Our loyal patients value our in-depth eye exams.
some have wanted to stay for the night, or even until their next appointment. The ambiance keeps a peaceful setting and the staff reflects the level of safety and expertise any medical spa would be proud of, so what sets Mariposa apart from the rest? Manager and Physician’s Assistant, Kristy Murrow, let us in on exactly
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why she and her staff should not be confused with the other medical spas. “We want everybody to look unique, if somebody asks us to do a procedure that we think is unreasonable or not
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in their best interest we are not afraid to tell them ‘No.’” Murrow takes pride in her work, doing her best to keep all clients as happy as possible with their most natural features. Mariposa is known for having an extensive list of beauty
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procedures; however, they are most well known for their natural looking injections. They continue to have great success with their personalized four step anti-aging process as well. They have yet to find a procedure they have performed that did not
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DOWNTOWN IN BLOOM By Karen Farney
coordinates the agencies and is also the director of Urban Renewal. For O’Conner, to be the president of the Alliance meant leaving her position at the City of Oklahoma City. It was a tough decision. By then she was an Assistant City Manager and involved in major economic development deals such as convincing Dell to build its new center in Oklahoma City. But she does not regret her decision. “I’m glad I did it. It’s more
Downtown Oklahoma City and Cathy O’Connor have
responsible for figuring out how to bring it all together,” she
Downtown’s best days seemed long gone while O’Conner’s
said.
future was very promising. It’s been 29 years since O’Conner
and residential development is a major testimony to
idealistic OU graduate with a degree in Public Administration.
downtown’s maturation. Deep Deuce at Bricktown, a 2001
Right from the start, she was among the people who
apartment development and the beginning of downtown
dreamed of having a vibrant downtown, but she never
residential building, triggered a spur of apartment and condo
imagined where that dream would take downtown and her
development. Had this kind of downtown residential living
career.
been available 29 years ago, O’Connor probably would have moved into an early 20th century Heritage Hills house where
(she worked for 8 different administrations) and continual
she still lives today. “I love downtown. I wouldn’t want to
budget pressure. A prominent downtown still seemed a
leave,” she said. It was small changes that sparked interest in developing
today downtown’s revitalization is an unparalleled success
downtown. At one time, citizens’ priorities were fixing the
story.
pothole-riddled streets and improving public safety. City
Since 2009 more than $9 billion has been invested in
Council and staff listened and identified all resources
downtown according to a study commissioned by the Greater
available for streets and launched a full-scale, street repair
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. In light of this, last
and resurfacing effort. In 1990, voters broke the succession of
year the Alliance for Downtown Development was formed to
ballot box defeats and passed a permanent 3/4 cent sales tax
support the ongoing success and expansion of downtown.
earmarked for public safety.
O’Connor accepted the position of president of the Alliance
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been among the first to move in; but without that choice she
and stayed with the City through changes in City Managers
distant goal long after the internship was completed. But
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Now, people are eager to not only work, but live downtown,
came to work for the City of Oklahoma City as an intern, an
Fortunately, O’Conner had tenacity. She kept looking ahead
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effective for all the agencies to be aligned with one person
bloomed and matured together, although, at one time,
But the future of downtown as a vibrant destination for
which includes the City, three of its Trusts and Urban
culture and entertainment still hung in the balance until
Renewal. The Alliance is a private nonprofit umbrella agency
December 1993 and the first of three MAPS elections for a
that lets each group work together on common goals. Each
temporary penny sales tax. Among the projects funded with
group retains its autonomy. As Alliance president, O’Connor
revenues from that temporary tax are the arena we now know April 2012
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Spot Light
Kathy O’Conner
as the Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Bricktown Canal, the Bricktown Ballpark, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, exterior and interior renovation of the Cox Convention Center and major interior remodeling and upgrades to the Civic Center Music Hall. The early work of appointing a staff and sorting out how to proceed was well underway when on April 19, 1995 the unimaginable happened. That morning, O’Conner, then the Fire Department Business Manager, and Fire Chief Gary Marrs were on their way to a meeting. They had just left the office and were driving past Police Headquarters when a thundering explosion lifted the car off the ground. “I thought the old boiler in the police building might have blown up,” O’Conner said. Chief Marrs, however, saw the dark smoke and debris rising to the east. They drove to what remained of the federal Murrah Building. The extent of the devastation was obvious but the cause still unclear. “Everyone was in a total panic. No one knew what was going on.” O’Conner said. Fire Chief Marrs would head the
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search and rescue effort. O’Conner returned to Station #1 to assist with logistics. Countless people, including O’Conner,
grandest days. This was a turning point for O’Conner. She
“The original park concept sketch we’re all familiar with was for
truly were, as part of the Murrah Memorial dedications say,
would always remember how it felt to save the Skirvin. “I
election budget purposes. Now we need to go back and revisit
“changed forever”. Some, including the MAPS staff, found
realized that this (arranging deals) is what I really like to do.”
the park plan. Downtown changes so fast – at the time of the
solace staying focused on tasks at hand. They continued work on timelines, project definitions and
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And O’Conner agrees it is the right time to address
keep all the projects on schedule. As promised, those first
for economic development incentives. Money from those
downtown parking “Work is underway to develop a plan for
MAPS projects built with public funds “jump started” private
bond proceeds are part of the incentive money now available
another downtown parking garage. That’s on the front burner,”
downtown investment such as the Oklahoma City Museum of
through the Alliance.
she said. “Our downtown is really becoming more like other
And then about three years ago, the thing once considered little more than a pipe dream began to materialize and getting
major city downtowns. Sometimes you have to look for parking. But, as I’ve said before, this is a good problem to have.” In addition to her job, O’Conner, a single mother, stays busy.
abandoned and deteriorating 19 year after it closed. Once
our own NBA team became a real possibility. Voters approved
a landmark, the Skirvin was now an eyesore. The cost of
another temporary sales tax to fund a basketball practice
She loves to cook, and is an excellent seamstress. Skilled at
renovation was prohibitive; just removing loose asbestos
facility and extensive upgrades to the arena. With the arena
needlepoint, crochet and knitting, she also has a beautiful
would cost $1.6 million. But in 1999 there was renewed
issue guaranteed, the local owner’s group reached a deal to
soprano voice. But economic development is what engages
interest in saving the Skirvin.
buy the then Seattle Sonics. Everyone moved into high gear
her. “I get to work with interesting people and projects plus
to be ready before the new Oklahoma City Thunder season
Urban Renewal brings new kinds of challenges. I have so many
opened.
things to be grateful for,” she said.
O’Conner, by then the City’s Finance Director, was called on to head a team charged with finding the right buyer and figuring out a financing package. The request for proposals
Two more MAPS temporary tax measures were passed.
So now that she and downtown are blossoming, what comes
called for preserving interior and exterior historic elements
Next, MAPS for Kids, a plan to partner with the Oklahoma
next? O’Conner bursts into laughter. “Retirement!” she said.
and operating the building as a hotel. The estimated cost of
City school board to renovate or replace public schools, and
That could get a big laugh from many people who know her.
the renovation was $56.5 million. The developer was selected
MAPS 3 which funds more public projects including a new
After all these years, Cathy O’Connor and downtown have not
and work quickly got underway. At the reopening celebration
convention center, a park and downtown transportation.
finished blooming.
in 2007 it was as if it was as if time had reversed and it was 1911 again. The Skirvin Hilton Hotel captured the Skirvin’s
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was not final,” she said.
on the ballot, including one that made $75 million available
Yet in spite of all the progress, the Skirvin Hotel was still
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slowed. In 2007, voters decisively passed every bond proposal
election, Project 180 and the renovation of the Myriad Gardens
other crucial initial project planning needed to start and
Art.
The Skirvin Hilton Hotel captured the Skirvin’s grandest days. This was a turning point for O’Conner. She would always remember how it felt to save the Skirvin.
The momentum for funding public improvements never
This time, the Alliance will be there to help with upcoming projects. MAPS 3 Central Park plans are moving forward. April 2012
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Fair y Tale Ball
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Helping Hands
Magic Filled Family Fun at the Fairy Tale Ball Oklahoma Children’s Theatre presents the 17th Annual Fairy Tale Ball, “Spellbound, Potions & Pixie Dust”, April 14 at the Petroleum Club. It’s a fabulous, fun filled evening for the entire family! Imagine if you will, mom and dad dressed in elegant formal wear, holding the hands of a 4 year old pixie and 11 year old wizard. Families dress the part and experience together the magical and exciting world of “Spellbound, Potions & Pixie Dust” with games for all, music, dancing and of course King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, Princess Aurora, Snow White, Cinderella and more! Oklahoma Children’s Theatre will create their fairy tale magic Saturday, April 14, 2012, overlooking Oklahoma City’s beautiful skyline from the Petroleum Club. Kids will enjoy a buffet dinner, games, dancing, craft projects, a very special magic show plus a performance by the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre Youth Company. Grown-ups will enjoy dinner, a wine & beer bar, live
In the photo are (left to right): Co-chairs Kristen & Matt Brown with their
auction and games. After dinner and games, sprinkle on some
daughter Bella and Co-chairs Kathryn & Cooper Johnson with Hailey Jayne
fairy dust and think a happy thought! Everyone dances to the
(standing), son Micah and Hannah Kate (seated).
live music sensation “Urban Addiction”. It’s a magical evening for the whole family. “Spellbound, Potions & Pixie Dust” is co-chaired by Kristen & Matt Brown and Kathryn & Cooper Johnson. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre provides exceptional opportunities for children to develop their creative potential through participation in theatrical productions and related interactive educational experiences. Each year, we produce eight main Stage Productions plus a Statewide Tour to rural and underserved communities. We also offer year-round youth Acting Classes, Theatre Camps and After-School Programs and provide many Scholarships. The proceeds from the Fairy Tale Ball helps O.C.T. reach thousands of children annually and fund many of these programs.
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Take me out to the Ball game Story by Bradley Wynn
Oklahoma City opened up to settlers during a massive statewide land run at high noon on Monday, April 22, 1889. By that evening, what would become downtown, was settled by over 10,000 people! The hard work erecting tents and wooden buildings over their new claims demanded relaxation. By Wednesday, the first ball park was erected just west of Walker Avenue where the Municipal building stands today. A hastily built grandstand constructed of beer kegs and two by twelve wooden planks hosted the games, all won by the Oklahoma City Browns against fierce Oklahoma Territorial rival, Guthrie. In 1890, the field moved to a new permanent grandstand at NE 8th and Stiles, an area we now know as Bricktown. In May 1891, the Pirates became the first organized team in Oklahoma City and were sponsored by Walter and Harry Jennison, who built a wooden backstop and new ballpark on the southwest corner of Walker and Sheridan (Grand) Avenues. The Pirates played their first game against the Purcell Chickasaws on Friday, June 19, 1891. Walter Jennison enticed fans to attend by distributing a flyer announcing free admission, noting that drinking, betting, and prostitution were absolutely forbidden. Two of the three are still taboo, and drink sales
Above: This 1900 image is of young All Star baseball club players. Photo Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society Facing Page: Holland Field 1924-1957, also known as Texas League Park and Tribe Park as seen from the air in the early to mid 1930’s at NW 4th and Pennsylvania Avenue. (Copyright 1957, OPUBCO Communications Group)
today usually end by the 7th inning, The game of baseball was referred to as Townball and became very popular in cities and towns across the new
Sportsman’s Ball Park, appeared in Delmar’s northwest section
territory and surrounding states. Businesses often sponsored
in 1904 and was the city’s first enclosed park with grandstand
teams that played before huge crowds. Many of these games
seating for 800 people.
would occur on Sunday afternoons, although outlawed by Oklahoma City statutes, along with any form of “shooting,
named the Metropolitans, or Mets as they were often called.
sporting, horse racing, gaming or other public sports”. By
The name of the team would change in 1909 to the Indians
1913, due to the popularity of the sport, the statute was
before further, brief changes to Senators and Boosters. It
modified and no longer included “public sports”.
settled to Indians once again in 1918 until 1957.
According to Bob Burke’s Baseball in Oklahoma City (2003,
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The popularity of baseball encouraged construction of
Arcadia Publishing) the years 1895 to 1900 were the “expansion
Oklahoma City’s largest field yet in 1919, at the southwest apex
era for baseball teams in central Oklahoma. Excursion trains
of the Exchange Avenue river bridge. Western League Park
carried fans to surrounding towns, especially Purcell, where a
seated 5,000 in its grandstand and could provide an overflow
saloon sat in the middle of the South Canadian River to wet the
of 6,500 increasing the capacity to 11,500! There were 540
parched throats of fans.”
boxed seats, 1,000 seats in the reserve section, and a player’s
By 1901 a new park named after flour miller L.F. Kramer,
clubhouse. Unfortunately, devastating North Canadian River
appeared between NW 2nd and 4th street, west of Walker.
floods destroyed the park in 1923.
Kramer Park is most associated with the July 4, 1900 reunion
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By 1904, the official Oklahoma City minor league team was
But fans were undeterred and erected a new stadium,
of Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. The hot dog was first
Holland Field, at Northwest 4th Street and Pennsylvania
introduced as a concession food at baseball games in 1902
Avenue. The new park was even bigger. The field was named
and in that same year another field called Colcord Park was
in honor of John Holland, Sr. who moved his baseball team
erected in the center of Delmar Garden’s racetrack oval,
franchise from Hutchinson, Kansas to Oklahoma City in 1918.
northwest of Exchange and Western. A sixth field named
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Building Blocks
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project and sold shares in construction for $100 each. He skirted securities laws by calling the sales multiple-season passes. He would go on to serve as owner and operator of Oklahoma City’s professional baseball club for nearly 18 years. The park was used by area colleges, statewide sandlot
Above: This July 4, 1889 image shows the first baseball field and grandstand erected in Oklahoma City of two by twelve slats and wooden beer kegs from a newly erected local saloon. From left to right, a man is up at bat while behind him are the catcher, another player leaning on his bat, and a young lad also leaning on a bat wearing an early baseball uniform. (Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society)
tournaments, and exhibition games involving both major and
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Wednesday 11th
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Thursday 12th
Nashville 7:05pm
Friday 13th
Memphis 7:05pm
Saturday 14th
Memphis 6:05pm
Sunday 15th
Memphis 1:35pm
Monday 16th
Memphis 7:05pm
Tuesday 17th
Nashville 7:05pm
Wednesday 18th
Nashville 11:05am
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Negro league teams. Players who would go on to baseball
standards set by the American Association. A contest was
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Nashville 7:05pm
fame included “King Carl” Hubble, Paul and Lloyd Waner, and
arranged to select a name for the new team and shortly after,
Albuquerque 7:05pm
Joe Frazier. Financial shortfalls led to the closure of the park in
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89er’s was chosen as nod back to the city’s bold settlers. The
1957 and the remains of its field and grandstand were plowed
Albuquerque 2:05pm
team would go on to play under affiliation with the Cleveland
Sunday 22nd
under and buried.
Indians (1973-76) and Philadelphia Phillies (1976-82). In
Monday 23rd
Albuquerque 7:05pm
1983 the Texas Rangers became the parent club and in 1998,
Tuesday 24th
Albuquerque 7:05pm
interest in another stadium and from 1959-61, civic leaders
with the construction of The Brick stadium in Oklahoma
Round Rock 7:05pm
worked to give baseball back to the fans. Roy Deal of the
Thursday 26th
City’s Bricktown district, the team’s name was changed to
Oklahoma City Amateur Baseball Association, acquired lights
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RedHawks. The All Star stadium was razed in 2003.
Saturday 28th
Round Rock 7:05pm
Sunday 29th
Round Rock 7:05pm
Monday 30th
Albuquerque 7:35pm
The demise of Holland Field eventually prompted new
and parts of the bleachers salvaged earlier from Holland Field
On September 15th, 2010, the RedHawks were sold to
and moved them to the State Fairgrounds for amateur games.
Mandalay Baseball Properties, which owns or operates five
The bleachers were set up on land which would eventually
other minor league baseball teams. On September 20th,
become the 89er’s All Star Stadium.
Mandalay entered into a formal agreement for the RedHawks to
In 1961, Jim Roederer, president of the Oklahoma City
become the Astros new AAA affiliate team, allowing the legacy
All Sports Stadium, along with other civic leaders convinced
of Oklahoma City baseball to continue for what is hoped to be
Houston officials to choose Oklahoma City as their Colt .45’s
decades to come.
Top: The Brick, RedHawks stadium and new leader board. Photo: Mark Gunter Bottom: This 1900 image is of young All Star baseball club players. Photo Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society
For Tickets visit MILB.com or call 405-218-1000
(later Houston Astros) top farm club. As part of the deal, Oklahoma City expanded the fairgrounds ballpark to meet
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Michele Lane and Summer Clugston wearing St. Patrick’s day high fashion.
AROUND
TOWN
St. Patrick’s Day in Bricktown
Eden Chernicky, Tommy Chernicky, Hope Eirwin, Blake Chernicky Tommy wears his McLeod Clan Kilt.
Abby Howell is Irish for the day!
Photos by Erick Gfeller
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AROUND
TOWN
MEXICAN GRILL
St. Patrick’s Day in Bricktown
Mason Lancaster, Pam and Kenny Richardson
Photos by Erick Gfeller
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For Fashion’s Sake
Girls of Summer
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Girls Of Summer By Adriane Scherer
Photos by Erick Gfeller Spring is finally here to stay. Introducing your mind and body to a new season can be a little chaotic, yet somehow we manage to survive it four times a year. We are not going to plant your flowers or shake out your rugs, and not that we wouldn’t love to, but…Sorry, we are not going to do your shopping either. However, we will help build your Downtown entertainment itinerary AND even help you pick out what to wear. The Girls of Summer are out and about. They are showing off the dresses that pair perfectly with everything downtown has to offer. From a day at the ballpark to a night on the river canal, these spring styles will keep you looking trendy even after a full day of exhausting seasonal chores. We have made a list of to-dos, stashed away the favorite winter furs, and set our clocks forward. Good bye winter, hello spring! Thanks to models Kelsey Frederickson and Baylee Belflower and J.P. Shadrick at the RedHawks. Spring Dresses all from Gordon Stuart.
Left: The 10 Crosby Derek Lam, Cotton Cherry A-Line Dress pairs perfectly with Oklahoma heat! The color catches eyes, the casual and flirty length turns heads, and the cotton keeps it cool. Change into the Talbot Runhof green silk stretch taffeta and you are ready for a spring dinner date after a day at the ballpark.
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For Fashion’s Sake For Fashion’s Sake
Girls of Summer Welcome to the Jungle
Kelsey is having too much fun
Kelsey and Baylee look striking in
wearing a denim stretch dress by
dresses by Talbot Runhof, both
Talbot Runhof.
made of stretch cotton.
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FOOD FIGHT IGUANA vs 1492
Iguana Iguana Mexican Grill, the “Little Taco Stand” by the railroad tracks, has bravely volunteered to join the Latin food fight. Rightly so, I might add, as they have nothing
Story by Adriane Scherer Photographs by Erick Gfeller
to hide and a full plate to offer. The atmosphere is fun and festive, the entertainment is never ending and the food is what Manager and Executive Chef Lee Bennett refers to as “Fusion”, including everything from Creole to Asian with a heavy source of Mexican and Latin in between. Many regulars of the not so “little” taco stand insist
In the past, our magazine has featured everything from modern
Owner Steve Mason and “Mayor of 9th street,” Co-Owner Robert Painter have nobody to fairly compare to. They clearly started a whole new market downtown when
Italian cuisine to fine dining wine
they moved Iguana from Nichols Hill to the run down
bistros and burger shacks. In an ideal
neighborhood. They knew converting the old auto garage
world, there are no winners or losers
side street and added a whole new spice of life to the into the restaurant Painter had imagined was going to be a challenge, but Painter could see it clearly. Step 1:
but we are always willing to put up a
Persuading a full team to believe that he and Mason were
good food fight. This time it is a war
people would meet to relax, eat, and enjoy great tequila was
of south of the border styles; Fresh,
not at all crazy. Their dream of creating a place where finally coming true. A few strong hands pulled together as the remodel
authentic and fun, their Latin cuisine
set in and soon they had a small team full of insight and
will keep you questioning your own
together to satisfy an excited crowd on opening day, June
final decision as to who takes the
confidence. Mason, Painter and Chef Ryan Parrot all came 30, 2008. Parrot offered his experienced palette to help design the menu and proved his expertise in the kitchen, while Painter staffed the front of the restaurant with a great
downtown prize.
line-up of servers and bartenders. Just a few weeks after opening, Parrot recruited Bennett to assist him grill-side.
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Food Fight
Iguana 1492 Iguana vs.vs. 1492
1492 Iguana has indeed created something out of the norm, but they are not alone downtown. Brothers, Marco and Arturo Chavez, took on the very same challenge when they opened 1492 New World Latin in 2007. They wanted something different, while still thriving to keep it “authentic”. For the brothers “authentically us” is exactly what they have brought to Midtown…with just a few small alteration. Marco and Arturo Chavez dreamed of owning a restaurant together from the time they were kids. “I grew up in a family of seven aunts who were always taking over the kitchen,” Marco said. “I was always watching, asking questions and tasting.” His love for food has been there since the beginning. Like many others, he wanted to pursue his dream in a way nobody had before. The Chavez brothers wanted to modernize Latin “I was ready for the change of pace,” Bennett explained. Now
and they are doing it right. On May 5th the neighborhood will
cuisine, but took a different approach than Mason and Painter
that he was back home in Oklahoma City after years of travel,
transform into a block party of festivities. The “Mayor” and his
at Iguana. Rather than stepping away from the tradition and
Bennett had found his comfort zone at Trattoria Il Centro, yet
citizens will block off the street, set up vendors, sell truck-style
cooking outside the Latin lines, they strived to stay loyal to
he was still craving a place where he could color a little more
tacos and bring in several live bands. Bennett will not be in
their rich culture and keep the food as authentic as possible;
outside the lines. “I was experimenting one day fixing a dish for
the kitchen that day. He’ll be outside keeping culture alive,
just simply switch up the atmosphere a bit. “Honestly the
myself, and made the shrimp scampi. Painter tried it and fell in
preparing traditionally smoked pigs and goat. Where will we
ponchos are insulting; we are getting with the times. This is
love. He added it to the menu soon after.” Bennett admits, “The
find the ingenious men behind the madness? Still, right behind
how we envision modern Latin cuisine. It’s all about straight
fish tacos and chili relleno are very popular, but the scampi is
the madness: Tequila! Painter made a promise that Iguana’s
lines and streamlining now,“ Marco explained. Walking into
still my favorite.”
spirits connoisseur and “Tequila Goddess,” Rebecca Daley, has
1492 World Modern Latin Cuisine, there were no gestures as to
The best thing about Iguana has to be the diversity in every
vowed to keep. In honor of the great celebration, their current
what kind of food is served. When the sizzling chicken fajitas
sense. Each day will surprise you. Monday’s special is “Chicken
list of tequila will reach its all-time record of 200! “Nearly every
were delivered to the couple seated next to us, there was not a
and Champagne.” ($6 fried chicken/$6 champagne). Think they
Mexican restaurant offers tequila but NO restaurant offers 200
doubt in my mind… The fight is on.
don’t pair perfectly? Iguana Tuesdays give another option. Have
different tequilas.” He laughs, “We do!” Hard work pays off and
The fajitas looked and smelled outstanding, yet Marco
$1 tacos, fresh chips and salsa from 4:00 p.m. to close.
you can bet you’ll find them enjoying their success when “The
insists it does not get much better than his personal favorite,
While visiting with Painter on a Tuesday night with the Thunder
little taco stand” turns into a big event: they’ll be right behind a
the seafood enchiladas with fresh lump crab, scallops and
playing at home and a line out the door, he had to explain about
fine line of tequila you would be “loco” to run from. Iguana has
shrimp accompanied by their famous fusion margarita or his
Lee Bennett’s baby: The “Black Pearl Bus.” Painter smiled
truly created their own original style. In the restaurant industry,
signature frozen mojito. “I have not found anybody in town who
proudly, “See that line? All of them will eat tacos, have drinks
it has always been the goal to do something nobody has done
does a frozen mojito like ours,” Marco said. Frozen mojitos,
and ride the bus straight to the game!” At Iguana, everyone is a
before.
margaritas and a $75 shot of tequila…but no ponchos or
fan. They thrive to spoil us, everyday including Sunday (try their Latin Fusion brunch).
piñatas? Everything about 1492 will surprise you. The brothers’ original plan was to carry out this very same
Now you have discovered the specials, but there is no way
concept back home in Texas, but they got a surprise of their
to comprehend what is in store for Cinco de Mayo. Painter’s
own. While Arturo studied law at OU, he caught word of the
title as 9th street mayor and Mason’s heroic status (receiving
renovations happening in Midtown. Investors promised the
three prestigious OKC awards for saving the once dilapidated
neighborhood would prove to be a successful location. It took
street) gives them the authority to put 9th street on lock-down,
great measures of persuasion, but Arturo finally got Marco
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Food Fight
Iguana vs. 1492
Spanish Wines Gregory Allen “If you’re going to drink Spanish white wines, you’re going to have to make peace with consonants,” Corey Bauer said. Bauer is the brand and sales manager for Thirst Wines in Oklahoma, the company responsible for the largest, newest, and best Spanish wine portfolio in the state, Eric Solomon’s European Cellars. “You really only have a few grapes on the red side,” Bauer said. “Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Syrah, and Monastrell are the four main reds.” Tempranillo has been common in the state for years thanks in large part to inexpensive wines from Rioja. Grenache and Syrah are relatively common, especially for lovers of French wines. The only odd name out is Monastrell, and it’s simply the Spanish name for Mourvedre. “The whites are more problematic only because of the unknown grapes,” Bauer said. “Think of them as a sort of hybrid of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio.” The three most common Spanish whites are Albarino, Verdejo, and Godello. All three are exceptionally food friendly, and all three work perfectly as patio sippers. The best news about the whites is that they are even less expensive than the reds. “Spain is able to produce wines inexpensively compared to other
to agree on a prime Midtown location and move from his
have managed to build a completely loyal staff, including their
regions,” Bauer said. “The land has been paid for for five or six
hometown to Oklahoma. Café do Brasil was the only operating
go-to guy, General Manager, Kyle Wolfe, who is the face of
generations, so it’s not like paying millions per acre in Napa.”
restaurant in the area when the brothers settled into their
1492. The Chavez brothers are sometimes hard to find, but
current location and began what Marco refers to as the “big
they are definitely not hiding. They are on the corner of Britton
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, and California to learn modern
daddy remodel.”
and Penn, where they are keeping an eye on the construction
winemaking techniques. They’ve returned home to put those
progress of their brand new 1492.
techniques into practice. The result is high quality wines at absurdly
After almost four years of great business, Marco proudly admits that his brother was right! 1492 has been a success
The children of the Spanish vineyard owners went out to
low prices. This is especially true of Spain’s ubiquitous sparkling
In 2007, Latin cuisine was modernized in Midtown, and the
wine, Cava.
since open in September 2007 and they have not looked back.
community grew. In 2008, we discovered a fusion of food like
Really, there is no reason to look back; they have every bit of
no other which transformed 9th street into one of the most
their culture right here in their own kitchen. Everything is made
happening streets downtown. In 2012, we put up a little food
fresh daily, including the guacamole, salsa and tortillas. Marco
fight to make your mouth water. By 2013, there will be an
has always loved to cook and now considers himself more of a
Iguana Café (an extension of Iguana Mexican Grill) in Nichols
concept chef. He shows his staff how to prepare each dish one
Hills Plaza and another 1492 at Casady Square. Who won? The
a $10 bottle of Abrazo Garnacha, but you’re worried about the quality
time and then follows them until they replicate it perfectly. His
consumer.
of a $10 red, just know it’s there because I’ve tasted it and I like it.”
David Lack is the owner of Broadway Wine Merchants, and he presides over one of the city’s best selections of Spanish wines, including the Eric Solomon portfolio. What Lack offers that many stores don’t is quality control. “I taste every bottle on my racks,” Lack said. “If you’re looking at
number one policy is consistency. “People expect the food to
He sent me home with Abrazo Garnacha, Montebuena
taste a specific way and if it does not taste the same every time
Tempranillo, Cristalino Rose Cava, Cruz de Piedra Garnacha, and
they notice and so do I,” Marco explains. The brothers’ staff is
Capcanes Mas Donis. The Cristalino is priced under $12, making it
just as consistent as the food. The majority of their team has been there the entire four years of operation. They have modernized the Latin cuisine atmosphere. They have perfected a full menu of drinks and dishes. And they
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Spanish wines are an excellent choice to go wtih Latin meal. Find these at Broadway
one of the best values in the city. All the others were delicious, with a quality that was shocking for the price.
Wine Merchants.
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Life & Style Spring must haves
Charming Vintage Kitchens What’s old is new again! Big Chill retro fridges combine the iconic look of a 50’s style refrigerator with the amenities of
STYLISH SPRING SHOES Update your shoe collection with a twist on favorite, warmweather classics. Replace your solid black heel with something fresh and new this spring. Heirloom Shoes, 4415 N. Western Ave, 405-605-0356, heirloomshoe.com
contemporary appliances! Culinary Kitchen, 7302 N. Western, (405) 418-4884
Bright, Beautiful Walls Fresh new wallpaper patterns are springing up everywhere from romantic bedrooms, to vibrant kitchens and beautiful baths. Come see what all the fuss is about! Kasa Wallpaper, Nichols Hills Plaza, 405-254-3700, kasawallpaper.com
Sumptuous Bed Linens Dreaming of spring? The luxurious beauty of Bella Notte bed linens in irresistibly soft fabrics, luscious
Bold Design Pieces Make a statement without saying a word. This fabulous rug is handmade in Nepal
colors and vintage inspired designs bring spring to the boudoir. The Wood Garden 7650 N. Western (405)-848-9663
FRESH GLOWING SKIN These sweet treats are sure to delight your senses! An invigorating citrus blend brightens spirits while
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THE ARTS
Festival of the Ar ts
2012 Festival of the Arts
Community Celebration of the Visual, Performing and Culinary Arts April 24-29 2012
The Visual Arts The Festival features nearly 200 artists from all over
The Culinary Arts Take a break from the art and enjoy all the fine food
the U.S. This year’s poster artist, Brett Varney, is from
Festival has to offer. The International Food Row will
Canada, continuing the long standing Festival tradition of
feature old favorites like Helmut’s Strudel, Strawberries
having international artists. Several of the featured artists
Newport and Gopuram – Taste of India. A few returning
are from Oklahoma, representing the rich culture and
vendors are Interurban, Deep Fork Grill, Papa’s Greek
talent of our state.
Food, and Sammy’s Pizza. Each food vendor is partnered with a local arts-related non-profit agency, so each bite goes to support the arts in central Oklahoma.
Since 1967, the Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s annual Festival of the Arts has been the city’s “rite of spring.” The 46th annual Festival of the Arts, April 24-29,
The Performing Arts
Art for Children
promises to continue this rich tradition. Event co-chairs for the 2012 Festival of the Arts are Sue Hale and Tom Walsh. Every year the Festival attracts up to 750,000 people
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arts entertainment ranging in scope from the youngest elementary school performers to professional musicians. New
in six days. Free admission, amazing art, fantastic food,
this year, the Festival will have one of the stages dedicated
exciting entertainment and fun activities are all in store
to our new program, Art Moves, presented by Devon. This
for visitors to enjoy at this year’s Festival.
stage will feature Art Moves artists and performers throughout
The Visual Arts
Festival. More than 300 performers donate their time and
The Festival features nearly 200 artists from all over
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Festival of the Arts has four stages of non-stop performing
talent to entertain Festival crowds. This year’s street performer
the U.S. This year’s poster artist, Brett Varney, is from
is Al Millar. He is a contortionist from Australia commonly
Canada, continuing the long standing Festival tradition
referred to as the Human Knot. He also was the runner up in
of having international artists. Several of the featured
season one of Australia’s Got Talent. Al will wow Festival goers
artists are from Oklahoma, representing the rich culture
with his amazing talents as he maneuvers through the festival
and talent of our state.
streets.
The Youth Plaza will include many great activities for children and families. Shop from the Festival’s youngest artists at the Youth Art Sale on Saturday, where youth ages eight to 18 present their own artwork for sale. In a special no-adults-allowed section, children can purchase art created by their favorite Festival artists for $5 or less. There will be three fun art activities for kids to enjoy; they can Build a Bug, create their own artwork at the Doodle Den, or try their hand at tie-dye and jewelry making at the Wearable Workshop.
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THE ARTS
Festival of the Ar ts
The Festival of the Arts is produced by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City and takes place April 24-29 in downtown Oklahoma City at the Festival Plaza and the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Hours are 11am to 9pm Tuesday through Saturday and 11am to 6pm Sunday. Admission is free, and pets are not allowed. For more information, visit www.ArtsCouncilOKC.com or call 405-270-4848.
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THE ARTS
Fiddler On the Roof
In what is a huge theatrical feat, audiences will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Jerome Robbins’ original Broadway direction and choreography, starring veteran actor John Preece as Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The Tony® Award winning musical has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal and embarks on its North American Tour at Oklahoma City’s Civic Center Music Hall for eight performances only May 1-6. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 2. “Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,” announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance...and changing traditions. A perennial hit since it first opened in 1964, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has enjoyed critical acclaim for bringing to the stage a poignant story about the enduring bonds of the family. Now, the National Touring production of this timeless musical brings the wit and wisdom of Tevye and his family to audiences throughout the United States. Mr. Preece has performed in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF over 3,400 times, more than 1,700 of which were in the role of Tevye the milkman, this production marks Mr. Preece’s 10th national tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF returns to the Civic Center Music Hall May 1-6, 2012 for only eight performances. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 2 and may be purchased via phone (800) 869-1451, (405) 297-2264, in person at the Civic Center Music Hall Box Office or online at www.CelebrityAttractions.com. Groups of 10 or more may call Celebrity Attractions at (800)
Photo by Carol Rosegg, © 2010
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www.alliedartsokc.com, call Allied Arts at (405) 278-8944 or stop by the Allied Arts office at 1015 N. Broadway, Suite 200. As Oklahoma’s only United Arts Fund, Allied Arts works to broaden support for the arts by raising financial support for the arts and related organizations, encouraging participation and attendance, advocating arts education, and promoting excellence in the arts and arts management. Founded in 1971, the organization has raised more than $43 million to advance the arts in Central Oklahoma.
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THE ARTS
OKCMOA Film Schedule
OKCMOA April Film Schedule March 30th – April 1st
Salt of Life
April 3rd, 6:00 p.m.
Art 21 “Changes” & “Boundries”
April 6th - 8th
3 Star Chefs on Film: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
April 10th, 6:00 pm.
Art 21 “History” & “Balalance”
Film Preservation Festival April 12th – 15th: April 12th at 7:30 p.m. April 13th at 5:30 p.m.
A Touch of Evil
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April 13th at 8:00 p.m.
The Killers
April 14th at 5:30 p.m.
The Big Clock
April 14th at 8:00 p.m.
Double Indemnity
April 15th at 2:00 p.m.
Sunset Boulevard
April 19th at 22nd
On The Ice
April 20th at 21st
We Need to Talk About Kevin
April 27th at 29th
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ON THE WATER The Arts
2012 Olympic Trials Festival
OKC to Host 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Flatwater Canoe Sprint April 20-21 By Sherry Andrusiak Photos by Georgia Read A few months after relocating its headquarters here, USA Canoe/Kayak announced it will bring the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Flatwater Canoe Sprint to the Oklahoma River April 20-21. Two-time Olympian, Carrie Johnson and 2011 Pan Am Games Bronze Medalist Ryan Dolan can earn berths to the 2012 Games in London by winning the Women’s Single Kayak 500-meter event and Men’s Single Kayak 200-meter event, respectively. USA Canoe/Kayak will also hold its National Team Trials for the 2012 ICF World Cup and ICF Paracanoe World Championships during the event. Paracanoe was selected to debut at the 2016 Paralympics and Oklahoma City will play a role in the advancement of the sport in the United States. “The Oklahoma River is an ideal location to host these
for both rowing and canoe/kayak, it will be exciting to watch
events as we select our top athletes for 2012 and identify
these events and cheer for the athletes who live and train
talent as we look toward 2016,” said USA Canoe/Kayak CEO
in OKC as they race to qualify for Team USA,” said OKC
Joe Jacobi. “We’re also excited to offer metro area youth the
Boathouse Foundation Executive Director Mike Knopp. “Over
opportunity to kayak with some of these top athletes in the
the past two years, these athletes have really become a part
nation as part of the event.”
of Oklahoma City, so we want to give everyone the chance to
On Saturday, OKC RIVERSPORT will host a free Paddle Now! youth event for kids ages 8 to 16. Youth will have the opportunity to get into a sprint kayak with a top U.S. athlete and go for a short paddle on the Oklahoma River. “As home to the OKC National High Performance Center
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come to the river and cheer them on as they race for a shot at their Olympic dreams.” The competition and Paddle Now! youth event will be free and open to the public. Learn more online at oklahomariverevents.org. April 2012
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ON THE WATER
Cruise the River
Cruise the River by CHe Loessberg Imagine the sun on your shoulders and a breeze on your
for a venue that offers a distinguished sense of style, look no
face as you cruise down the beautiful Oklahoma River. You
further. Oklahoma River Cruisers are unique elegance on the
won’t have to imagine after April 6th, because Oklahoma River
water.
Cruises will begin their 2012 Cruising Season. This season is
If fun outings are what you are looking for, Oklahoma River
Open Monday through Saturday 10A.M. to 5:30P.M.
packed full of new and exciting Specialty, Themed and Holiday
Cruises still offers your favorites, like the Sunset Cruise and
Cruises. To celebrate the kickoff of the 2012 season, OKRC is
new favorites like Margaritaville, Disco River Cruise, Western
inviting everyone to come and enjoy an afternoon of live music,
Waters, Karaoke Cruise, and many more. Check our website
food and fun on April 22nd, from 3pm-6pm. We are even giving
for a calendar of upcoming events; you can also email us for
Phone: 405.879.9781 Marceyandabbeys@coxinet.net
away 40 VIP Party Invitations to ride one of our cruisers to
a printable calendar. Make sure to mark your calendar and go
6460 Avondale, Nichols Hills, OK 73116
the event. Log on to www.okrivercruises.com and click on the
check out this Season’s Kickoff Event at the Regatta Park April
Merchandise link at the bottom left side. When you will click on
22, from 3-6pm. We’ll see you onboard!
the Season Kickoff event Button you reserve your free VIP boat
Furniture • Clothing • Jewelry • Home Interior
ride to the event. Once there you can enjoy live music from Bruce Benson & Studio B. Also performing will be The Okie Dokie Band. Get a
Retro • Vintage • Mid-Century • Art Deco • Victorian • Art Nouveau • Craftsman • Edwardian
close up look at one of the drag boats that will race our river June 8-10th. Waffle Champion, and Frank’s Wurst will be onsite to fill your belly, and 51st Speakeasy will be onsite selling adult beverages to quench your thirst. Admission is free for all ages so bring your friends and family. The Oklahoma River Cruisers will be onsite so you can see firsthand why a cruise on the river might possibly be the best attraction in Oklahoma! Enter to win one of four $100 Gift Certificates. Whether you are enjoying the Public Ferry Service, a Private Charter, or one of the Specialty Cruises, Oklahoma River Cruises has something for everyone! Why have your business meetings or luncheons in a stuffy conference room or a busy 1015 N. Broadway Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 272-3003
restaurant? Change the energy of your gatherings by changing your atmosphere. You and your guests can enjoy the comfy climate controlled cabins, or experience the river from the open
Open 7 Days a Week Monday - Saturday 10-6 Sunday 1-6
deck. Each cabin can accommodate up to 35 guests cocktail style or 24 guests for a full service sit down dinner. If you are looking
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Saints In Action
Rebuilding Your Life
Rebuilding Your Life One Step at a Time An unforeseen medical condition can change one’s journey in an instant, but with time and therapy there is hope in rebuilding life one step at a time. At St. Anthony Hospital in Downtown Oklahoma City, the focus is on encouraging patient independence. The clinical staff helps the patients regain strength and endurance. Multiple treatment options allow patients to recover from both minor and major medical conditions dependent upon their individual needs. St. Anthony works hard to create the best atmosphere for recovery for all of its patients. Those who suffer from a stroke, heart attack, automobile accidents and much more, can have confidence in knowing the St. Anthony Inpatient Rehabilitation Center and Outpatient Physical Therapy Center will be there to lift them up in their time of need. The St. Anthony Inpatient Rehabilitation Center is the perfect atmosphere for intense and interpersonal therapy. The rehab center consists of speech therapists, physical therapists, physicians, nurses and technicians. The spacious design of the rehab unit allows therapists to use different techniques to encourage patients to focus on recovering and regaining independence. Inpatient care focuses on medical conditions related to stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, neurological disorders and much more. By re-teaching self-care skills and increasing mobility, patients receive assurance that they are able to return home and continue independent living. Doreen Crabbe, director of inpatient rehabilitation, says, “What excites me most about our program is the commitment and enthusiasm our team displays in helping each patient reach his or her individualize goal.� The physicians and rehab psychologist have been with St. Anthony for nearly 20 years; many other staff members have 16 years of service or more. The years of longevity alone prove the determination and dedication to their patients, and shows why the center ranks in the top three percent in the nation for their patient satisfaction.
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Oklahoma Health Center
Treasures for Tomorrow
Celebrating 2012 Treasures For Tomorrow Honorees The Oklahoma Health Center Foundation announced five Oklahomans as its 2012 Treasures For Tomorrow honorees. A spiritual leader dedicated to community involvement, a couple devoted to philanthropy, and a couple deeply involved with community leadership will be honored at the 13th annual Treasures For Tomorrow celebration scheduled for Thursday, April 12, at the Petroleum Club in Oklahoma
Carl and Susan Edwards
City. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with a reception followed by the awards dinner. The Jean I. Everest Foundation is the presenting sponsor. The Treasures For Tomorrow honor pays tribute to individuals whose passion for life, courage and inspiring actions serve as a model for quality values and goodness in our community. Dave Lopez and Teresa Rose are co-chairs for the event. The 2012 Treasures are Carl and Susan Edwards, Outstanding Community and Business Leaders; Harold and Sue Ann Hamm, Dedicated Philanthropists; and Dr. George Young Sr., Devoted Community Volunteer and Spiritual Advisor. The Treasures For Tomorrow event proceeds and generous donors have raised significant funds for beautification projects across the Oklahoma Health Center campus. During the next three years,
Harold and Sue Ann Hamm
2012 through 2014, funds will be dedicated to a public art project to be located at The Children’s Hospital. The project has not been announced yet. Completed projects include two public art projects, “Ten Bronze Standing Flowers” at the Stephenson Cancer Center, and “New Horizons,” located in front of the Dean McGee Eye Institute. Other projects were the Founder’s Plaza at Stiles Park featuring the Beacon of Hope, Jimmy Everest Garden Walk and the Live Oak Grove. Details and photos of each project appear on the Oklahoma Health Center website. For more information about Treasures For Tomorrow, contact the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation at 405-271-2200 or visit www. oklahomahealthcenter.com.
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Sports
Barons, Thunder Schedule
APRIL SCHEDULE Date
Versus
April Schedule Sunday 1st
vs. Chicago noon
Monday 2nd
vs. Memphis 7pm
Wednesday 4th
@ Miami 7pm
Friday 6th
@ Indiana 6pm
Tuesday 3rd
vs.
Hamilton 7pm
Sunday 8th
vs. Toronto 6pm
Friday 6th
vs.
Peoria 7pm
Monday 9th
@ Milwaukee 7pm
Saturday 7th
vs.
Chicago 7pm
Wednesday 11th
vs. LA Clippers 7pm
Friday 13th
vs.
Houston 7pm
Friday 13th
vs. Sacramento 7pm
Saturday 14th
@ Minnesota 7pm
Saturday 14th
@
Texas 7pm
Monday 16th
@ LA Clippers 9:30pm
Sunday 15th
@
San Antonio 3:30pm
Wednesday 18th
@ Phoenix 9pm
Friday 20th
@ Sacramento 9pm
Sunday 22nd
@ LA Lakers 2:30pm
Tuesday 24th
vs. Sacramento 7pm
Wednesday 25th
vs. Denver 7pm
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