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Property Division in Divorce spouses. Separate property typically includes assets owned before the marriage began, gifts, and inheritances. In some cases, separate property transmutes to marital property when it meets specific requirements. The second phase of equitable distribution is the actual division of marital property. The judge must assess multiple factors to reach the fairest possible determination in the matter, including: Many people believe that divorce is simply the ending of a marriage. However, the reality is that the process involves several key factors, including the division of property. This can often be one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce. It is important for parties to understand the laws surrounding property division in their jurisdiction. Most states uphold an equitable distribution statute aimed at providing the fairest possible division of property. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people starting the divorce process to misunderstand how equitable distribution works. First, it is vital not to confuse the term “equitable” with “equal.” Most states uphold an equitable distribution law that strives to ensure the fairest possible division of marital property in a divorce. By contrast, some states uphold equal community property laws that ensure strict 50/50 division of marital property. While the equitable distribution process is more complex, it typically leads to more agreeable results for all parties involved than policies in community property states. The first step in an equitable distribution determination is identifying the full extent of the divorcing couple’s marital property. To do so, it is vital to differentiate between “separate” property that belongs to just one spouse and “marital” property that belongs to both

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Each spouse’s income and earning capacity. Each spouse’s conduct as it relates to marital property. Divorcing parents’ custody rights if children are involved. Any prenuptial contract. The amount of separate property each spouse owns.

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Diving into Education

Whether you’re sending your kids off to college or are a student yourself, the education sector is rife with changes in today’s climate. We discuss the importance of school safety and security, plus money management resources, the pros and cons of tech in the classroom, and the crucial soft skills to know before entering the workforce.

A Glimpse Ahead The high

school class of 2022 teems with potential. We shine a spotlight on a few Oklahoma students on their way to universities around the country.

Arts Preview

August kicks off a variety of seasons for performing arts companies around Oklahoma, as well as theaters, museums, galleries and concert halls. We’ve broken down their offerings and highlighted a few can’t-miss events.

A Look Inside Native America Oklahoma houses 39 tribal

nations, and each brings cultural enrichment and economic prosperity to the state. We caught up with a few Native leaders to discuss infrastructure on the horizon, as well as education programs, language retention efforts and beloved traditions.

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Infrastructure Industry Culture Happenings Arts Issues Business Philanthropy Insider

Life and Style

Destinations Delicious cuisine, charming accommodations and beautiful rolling hills are just a few of the offerings in Priego de Córdoba. FYI Health Scene Outside the Metro

Taste

Lisa Becklund and Linda Ford welcome Oklahomans to their new Italian restaurant, il seme.

Local Flavor Chef Chat Tasty Tidbits

Where and When

This month is jam packed with entertainment options.

Film and Cinema Closing Thoughts

ON THE COVER: OKLAHOMA MAGAZINE SITS DOWN WITH A FEW OF OKLAHOMA’S BURGEONING NATIVE AMERICAN NATIONS TO DISCUSS NEW PROJECTS, PLUS LANGUAGE RETENTION PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AND TRADITIONS.

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OKLAHOMA LET TER FROM THE EDITOR I admit it – I believe August to be the lamest month of the year. No major holidays, too-hot weather ... the list goes on. However, the August issue of our magazine is anything but lame. Our major topic for the month? Education – and we offer both a feature on the subject as well as the Outstanding Seniors spotlight. Starting on page 29, explore hot-button issues including school safety, technology in the classroom, and how administrators are keeping educators and students alike excited about coming to school. Stick around to see the bios and lofty aspirations of a few collegiate freshmen matriculating from Oklahoma high schools (page 34). This month, we also check in with the state’s many Native American nations. Learn about exciting infrastructure updates, beloved traditions unique to different tribes, language retention programs and recent Native leadership appointments to federal positions (page 42). Many performing arts companies, theaters and museums are rolling out their 2022-2023 seasons. We cover their schedules and present a sneak peek inside their offerings starting on page 48. Other topical content includes an exploration into what a potential recession would look like in Oklahoma (page 6); a conversation with nonprofits hoping to raise awareness about the threat of human trafficking (page 16); and the Oklahoma Main Street program (page 11). We also tour a delicious new Italian restaurant in downtown Tulsa (page 56) and learn about the new Route 66 Revival Fund (page 12). A very happy August to you, readers; may it be anything but lame! Mary Willa Allen Managing Editor

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Examining the Market

With rumors swirling around about a potential recession, Oklahoma experts weigh in to help you prepare.

hat happens when inflation hits an all-time high in the last 40 years, the S&P 500 (a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 large companies) enters a bear market, and the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates three-quarters of a percentage point? Experts believe that these factors may mean the U.S. is headed toward an economic recession. Although talk of a recession may seem like another sign of the end times – especially for those who lived through the Great Recession of 2007 – it doesn’t mean that we’re on the precipice of multibillion dollar government bailouts, sky-high unemployment rates and widespread foreclosures. “There are a lot of positive things going on in the economy, despite what we hear on the news,” says David Karimian, private wealth advisor and certified financial planner at Private Wealth Management Ameriprise. “Recessions and expansions in the economy are bound to happen, and they don’t last forever.”

What Is a Recession?

Recessions are a natural part of the ebb and flow of economic activity. Throughout time, the U.S. economy has gone through periods of expansion followed by contractions, or recessions. Generally, economists define a recession as a contraction in the nation’s national gross domestic product that lasts for at least two quarters. Although this definition is widely accepted, there are exceptions to this rule. For instance, the U.S. went through its shortest-recorded

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recession beginning in February 2020, which lasted for just 2 months before entering another period of economic growth. The National Bureau of Economic Activity (NBER), the nonpartisan organization responsible for collecting economic data in the country, identifies a recession more loosely – as the period between a peak of economic activity and its subsequent trough, or lowest point. Recessions often affect certain industries more than others, and it can be hard to predict which sectors will take the hardest hit. However, the NBER notes that the majority of recessions don’t last long. “Most recessions are quick,” agrees Gregory Burge, Ph.D., professor of economics and chair of the economic department at the University of Oklahoma. “For the past 100 years, the vast majority of recessions in the United States have lasted less than a year.”

The State of the Economy

What we know for certain is that the U.S. is in a unique, unprecedented

economic position. Consumer durables – such as home appliances, furniture and vehicles – have seen a significant uptick in sales. Houses are selling like hotcakes, oftentimes above asking price. And retail has seen year-over-year growth since 2010. Burge attributes this boom in demand to the federal government’s aggressive expansionary fiscal policy from 2020, which included the paycheck protection program for businesses and direct stimulus payments to households and individuals that totaled $830 billion in financial relief. Because of this injection of cash flow into the economy, consumers have had more spending power than previous years, which has resulted in ongoing supply chain issues and subsequent soaring inflation rates that are close to 9%. In June 2022, the Federal Reserve decided to hike interest rates in an effort to slow spending and weaken demand. “The Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates until it sees

T H E S TAT E | S TA R T I N G O F F inflation start to decrease,” says Karimian. “Many people predict that it will raise interest rates well into 2023, with anywhere between eight to 13 incremental increases.”

The Impact of a Recession

Potential home buyers and homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages are likely to feel the effects of interest rate increases first. As borrowing money becomes less attractive, businesses and families may delay big purchases and find ways to tighten spending by cutting out non-essentials. For this reason, recessions have taken a significant toll on the entertainment and leisure industries in the past. Historically, the labor market has become more competitive during periods of economic contraction as well, but economists have yet to see a change in demand for workers. “Right now, the data shows that there are more available jobs than there are workers to fill them,” says Burge. “One of the telltale signs that we’re entering a recession is layoffs or a lack of new hires. Some economists believe that we’re about to experience a

unique type of recession, in which penditures and making a financial we still have robust hiring and plan. Recessions are also rife with labor markets.” opportunity, providing lower entry This idea may be especially points for people to invest in the true for Oklahoma, with much stock market. of its economy “If you haven’t rooted in energy. engaged with Because energy is a certified “For the past 100 financial planner, essential, workers and businesses in years, the vast now is a better this field may be time than any,” majority of remore insulated from says Karimian. cessions in the “A well-thought economic downturn United States compared to other financial plan regions. have lasted less will cover all of your necessary than a year.” expenses, ensure Preparing for you have ample Economic cash reserves Hardship and put you in a position to take In times of economic difficulty, advantage of investment opportuthe federal and state governments nities.” often work together to provide Although a recession may make aid to families and individuals by the future feel more uncertain, increasing unemployment benefits periods of economic contraction and distributing stimulus payare temporary and followed by ments to those in need. Whether growth. the federal or state government “I believe Oklahoma is in a good will provide direct aid to busiposition to deal with a recession nesses or households in the next in terms of our economy and local year is still unclear. businesses,” says Karimian. “ReIn the meantime, Oklahomans cession or not, the economy will can prepare for a recession by always come out ahead.” cutting back on unnecessary exFAITH HARL

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Left: The Overholser Mansion was allotted two and a half million dollars for renovations. Photo by Chantry Banks

A Look at the Timeline

A Change in the Air

The bill authorizing a $46 million bond issue for improvements at Oklahoma Historical Society properties takes eﬀect Nov. 1, says Thompson.

A major bond approval means 24 museums and sites around Oklahoma will receive much-needed renovations.

Below: The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum is among the sites gifted with funds for renovations. Photo courtesy the Oklahoma Historical Society

ntegral infrastructure updates are just around the corner for the 24 museums and sites owned by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and caretakers are practically giddy about it. “The two and a half million dollars is going to go so far,” says Chantry Banks, executive director of Preservation Oklahoma, which manages the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion. “Getting the roof repaired and replaced has been our No. 1 priority since I came on a couple of years ago,” says Banks, who was previously the development officer for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. “It’s going to be such a huge boost for all the sites, not only mine,” seconds Ronny Brown, director of the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum in Pawnee. “There are so many of us that are on life support. It’s going to be wonderful.” The sites will share the proceeds of a $46 million bond issue approved this year by the state legislature.

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“When I came to the OHS last year, one of the things that I did was go around to all our museums and sites across the state,” says Trait Thompson, OHS executive director. “I saw many of the same issues that we had with the capitol. Roofs failing, building facades failing, parking lots, water infiltration issues, all those kinds of deferred maintenance issues.” In addition to roof and window repair, the budget for the Overholser allocates $650,000 for interior cleaning, including the hand-painted canvas walls. “Overholser Mansion is associated with one of Oklahoma City’s founding families,” Thompson says. “I’m really looking forward to seeing what we can do there.” The 15-room mansion is part of a diverse inventory of OHS properties, ranging from a sod house to a log cabin and frontier forts. “It’s important for us to see what turn-of-thecentury life was like for all Oklahomans,” says Banks.

“It’s really interesting to see how wealthy individuals lived at the turn of the century, and how advanced things really were.” The Overholser had bathrooms, electricity and running water when it was built in 1903, says Banks. Wild West entertainer Gordon William Lillie began his relationship with the Pawnee people when his family relocated to Kansas, and he became known as Pawnee Bill after moving to Indian Territory and working as an interpreter for a U.S. Indian agent. “We are getting some assistance that’s long overdue,” says Brown, who has worked at the site for 41 years and became director in 2002. The $4.7 million budget will cover repairs to the blacksmith shop, mansion, log cabin, museum and the trail from which visitors can view bison, longhorn cattle and draft horses. The home was built in 1910 and became a museum in 1965. KIMBERLY BURK

A general contractor will be hired to manage all the work, and the bonds will be sold as needed. “It will be the summer of 2023 before we are really ready to start any of these projects,” he says. “I’m guessing it will be four to five years to work our way through all the projects.” The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore received the largest allocation, $7 million, for new collections storage, enhanced exhibits and ADA accessibility. Thompson says the Will Rogers Memorial Foundation intends to work toward matching the award. The museum houses the largest collection of Will Rogers memorabilia in the world and features 12 galleries, a children’s museum, a theater and library.

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A Sharp Set of Skills

Shawn Stropshire forges knives out of his workshop in Piedmont, and has won an array of awards for his work.

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sold at the annual Cow Thieves I’m drawn to the frontier style because of the materi- and Outlaws Reunion Fundraiser at Woolaroc Museum and als I get to use,” explains Wildlife Preserve in Bartlesville. bladesmith and SDS Knifeworks It’s a juried show with only 10 owner Shawn Shropshire. “The to 12 vendors who are different patina. The overall look and feel kinds of artists. I am inspired by of deer, ermine, beaver, bone, the work of other people.” rawhide, antler and natural In 2021, Shropshire won the elements. It is utilitarian art. “Best Forged Blade Knife” comEvery knife I make is made to be petition at the 32nd Salon Inused. Don’t just hang things on ternational du Couteau d’Art et the wall. Use the good stuff in de Collection (SICAC) in Paris, your life.” France. He’ll compete in Paris In his Piedmont workagain in late 2022. He also won shop, about half the knives the “Best Bowie” competition at Shropshire makes are frontier inspired, or have other histori- the 2022 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event in Bellville, Texas. cal influences such as Native This year, Shropshire plans to American or European Viking. show his work in Atlanta, Ga., “I make a lot of Bowie knives. for the second year. The Bowie knife is the iconic “This is the largest knife American knife,” he says. “Jim show in the world,” Bowie was in the he says. “It draws the 1827 Sandbar most makers from all Fight in Louisiana. around the world.” As a result, he With 3.7K Facemade the knife book followers, famous. Bowie was Shropshire attended Shropshire spends a a South/Southwest East Central University lot of outdoor time regional, biggerin Ada, earning detesting his knives. He than-life character. grees in sociology and is also a member of And he was at the criminal justice. As an numerous organizaAlamo. But the Oklahoma City police tions, including the origin of the knife oﬀicer, he was on American Bladesmith is a gray area.” patrol for seven years, Society, which sets The other half and a motorcycle oﬀiquality standards. of Shropshire’s cer for 13. He can also An active member creations include see him on the History of the Knife Group Assome chefs’ knives, Channel show Forged sociation of Oklahobut primarily in Fire Champion – ma (KGA), Shropshire they’re working season five, episode calls it the “state’s knives for cattle39 to be exact. knife maker group. men, used for the We have gatherings outdoors in fishing “It’s a game show; as part of the KGA. and hunting. there are four makers,” People can find us on “These are he says. “We’re given Facebook. So many smaller blades materials and have so makers have poured and are utilitarian. many hours to create. into me, and I’m Less decorative,” When I won that, that trying to do that for he says. “A working blew things up for me. the next generation of man can afford to So this went from a makers coming up.” buy and use them. part-time hobby to a CAROL MOWDY BOND For years, I’ve full-time career.”

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Shawn Shropshire creates one-of-a-kind knives for his clients in Piedmont. Photos courtesy Shawn Stropshire

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On Enid’s Main Street, Settlers Brewing was a successful revitalization project spearheaded by Main Street America’s Oklahoma branch. Photos courtesy Main Street America Oklahoma Branch

Main Street, America

The Oklahoma Main Street Program helps to find and enhance the beauty of cities across the state.

klahoma’s favorite son Will Rogers once said: “We do more talking about progress that we do progressing.” And in some Oklahoma cities, progress often looks like orange traffic cones, delays and detours. Other progress has threatened one treasured asset in our small Oklahoma towns in the past century: the main street districts and historic downtown centers that reflect ample history and culture. In the not-too-distant past, Main Street in America was near the brink of extinction. The advent of big-box retailers, the increasing use of interstate highways and turnpikes and the economic collapse of our oil industry in the 1980’s all contributed to the decline of occupancy and utilization in these areas.

The Oklahoma Main Street Program

Enter The Oklahoma Main Street Program, which was launched in 1986 with funding from the state legislature, under the umbrella of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs – which later became the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The inau-

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Tulsa’s Route 66 Main Street welcomes an ample number of tourists each year.

gural towns of Alva, Anadarko, Duncan, Okmulgee and Tahlequah were selected from numerous applicants, and one year later, five additional towns joined. Duncan, Okmulgee and Tahlequah are still active participants in the Main Street Program over 35 years later. In 1992, the program expanded to include both a Small Town and an Urban program, providing resources for communities with less than 5,000 people as well as larger cities with more than 50,000 people. Eventually, a third component was developed for Mid-Size cities, so no one was left without support. The program has continued to evolve, partnering with other state agencies to host annual events and conferences. They have even pioneered Main Street Week. Other services include training in volunteer development, promotion, organization, visioning, work plan development, design assistance, business development, interior design consultation and reinvestment reports.

On the Horizon

In 2020, Kendall-Whittier Main Street Association in Tulsa won national recognition with the Great American Main Street

Award (GAMSA) from the National Main Street Center. State Main Street Director Buffy Hughes was excited about this milestone. “Of course, we were thrilled with an Oklahoma district gaining such prestigious recognition, but what I’m equally proud of is the ongoing work in so many cities. The people in these communities really want to do something to improve their downtown. I get excited when a start-up organization announces their first facade grant, and it’s their enthusiasm which makes this work so fulfilling.” Hughes was also pleased to announce that they had hired a Route 66 Liaison, Kerry Barrick, who will be instrumental in working with the cities along Route 66 as the state approaches the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road in 2026. Additionally, the staff is working with Latinx communities, recruiting new cities, and incentivizing the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations in these districts. This will, in turn, help draw travelers off the interstate and into Oklahoma’s main street districts and towns. Since its inception, the Oklahoma Main Street Center has generated more than $1.8 billion in total public and private

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reinvestment, created over 20,000 new jobs and helped in the development of 5,839 new or expanded small businesses. Cities which would like to gain access to the resources and support offered by the Oklahoma Main Street Center can apply via the Oklahoma Department of Commerce website. JEFF THOMPSON

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An Anticipated Centennial

Although the anniversary of Route 66 isn’t until 2026, celebration event planning is well underway.

n the classic novel The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck called Route 66 the “Mother Road.” In the 1930s, the paved road carried hundreds of thousands of Depression-era migrants from the Midwest to California in the hope of jobs and a better life. Years after the Depression, Route 66 took on the role of America’s main highway for adventure, beckoning countless family road trips which, in turn, brought a rise in interstate commerce. Leading up to the Mother Road’s Centennial in 2026, event and festival committees are forming, as well as a fund in preparation for upcoming events: the AAA Route 66 Revival Fund.

AAA Route 66 Revival Fund

Projects and event planning are well underway to celebrate the centennial of Route 66. Photos courtesy the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

With community efforts ranging from the Kansas border to the Texas Panhandle, the fund has been established to support development and improvement projects. The fund will assist Oklahoma Route 66 communities pay for improvements including public restrooms, street lighting, beautification, walkability efforts and bike lanes. Additionally, it could help support preservation of the original route and encourage new businesses such as motels, shops, diners as well as roadside stops and tourist attractions. Gov. Kevin Stitt and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell are advocates of the fund, along with organizations including the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

Oklahoma Road Trips

Always encouraging and promoting travel along Route 66, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department has publications outlining in-state road trips. For example, the Oklahoma Route 66 Guide highlights attractions throughout the state including museums, roadside attractions, historical sites and diners. “Our Route 66 Passport and the accompanying Route 66 Guide Through Oklahoma are great resources for exploring the more than 400 drivable miles of Route 66 in Oklahoma,” says Rylie Mansuetti, research and communications specialist for the Travel Promotions division of the department. For online travel planning, TravelOK.com has myriad resources on Oklahoma events. Route 66, which runs through the state capitol, 12

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makes Oklahoma a great state to host the Mother Road’s milestone celebration. A few events in the coming months include: A visual arts and live performance event Aug. 4 in Edmond; a Tulsa Art Crawl on Aug. 5 in various locations downtown; and the Route 66 Blowout in downtown Sapulpa on Sept. 22 – a decades-old tradition that celebrates the nostalgia of the Mother Road.

Route 66 Investment Benefits

In regard to advertising investments, Mansuetti pointed to data from “Route 66 in 2020: A Winding, Winning Journey.” The report shows that in that year alone, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department invested $92,672 into the Route 66 advertising campaign. For every dollar spent on marketing, Oklahoma earned $92 in lodging revenue. This information, Mansuetti says, “shows the incredible impact Route 66 has on tourism in the state.” The data also revealed a 32% growth in visitation since 2019; $8.6 million earned in lodging revenue, and 2.8 million Route 66 out-of-state visitor trips. GINA A. DABNEY

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A-OK at OVAC

The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition strengthens the artistic fabric of the state.

Clockwise from top: Scarlet Rock Hosseini, Faith in Blue, watercolor; Keri Smith, Hunter’s Robe, gouache ink and watercolor; Sage Edsall, Brothers, charcoal on paper. All photos courtesy OVAC

group in Oklahoma is dedicated to supporting visual artists through promotion, education, funding and connection. That organization is the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition – or OVAC. Established more than 20 years ago, OVAC seeks to raise public interest and awareness of visual arts for all ages. It’s also a great venue for up-and-coming artists to show their work through its online virtual gallery. The group also provides opportunities for gallery exhibitions and even offers an Artist Survival Kit (with the appropriate acronym of ASK). Fernando Calvillo, the membership and marketing manager for OVAC, focuses his own artistic flair on jewelry making, ceramics and digital graphic design. “We support artists on the business side of their practice,” he says. “We offer educational opportunities and facilitate them to show their work through exhibitions and our online gallery. We give funding to artists through our Grants for Artists and Fellowship Awards. Through our exhibitions and our publication Art Focus Oklahoma, we connect the community to the visual arts in our state.” But there’s more, he says. “Additionally, our OK Art Crawl and Tulsa Art Studio Tour provide ways for the community to meet local artists and learn about their work,” he says. “Alongside each of our exhibitions, we create a curriculum guide that teachers and parents can use with their students. We create a quarterly high school

e-news for teachers and students that lists opportunities and events.”

What’s New at OVAC

“We have a digital art gallery that features our artist members,” says Calvillo. “We also have annual programs – art fundraisers and exhibitions – such as 12x12 Art fundraiser, Momentum, 24 Works on Paper and Art 365, among others.” The biennial 24 Works on Paper begins a tour on Aug. 1 in Weatherford, and the exhibit will visit 10 other in-state locations. According to Calvillo, it is the only traveling show of art by living Oklahomans. “The 12x12 Art fundraiser fuses 175 of Oklahoma’s finest artists with local restaurants and live music to create a memorable, one-night-only event,” says Calvillo. “Each artist must create a work that conforms to the dimensions of 12 inches by 12 inches.” Calvillo encourages anyone interested in art in Oklahoma to visit their website at ovac-ok.org and to follow the organization on social media to learn more about upcoming events, workshops and artists opportunities. According to the OVAC website, those interested can join as a member to access a wide range of benefits as an enthusiast, an artist, or both. OVAC also gladly accepts donations in order to continue its important work in the community. DEBI TURLEY

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Gas Prices, Demystified

You’ve likely noticed a hike in prices at the pump. We explore potential reasons why.

ecisions made by the leaders of nations can affect oil supply and demand, explains Tom Seng, director of the School of Energy at the University of Tulsa, but he says the price at the pump is not all about politics. However, Brook Simmons, president of the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, says the president’s actions have consequences. “The president has taken more than 100 actions to reduce U.S. petroleum supply, including increasing industry regulatory costs,” he says. “The president’s decision to delay permitting, reduce federal acreage available for drilling and increase the costs of drilling are having a material effect on supply.” The Keystone XL pipeline, drilling on federal leases and the war in Ukraine are factors, says Seng, but this summer’s escalation of gas prices was set in motion more than two years ago. “Going back to when the COVID lockdown happened, there was a substantial drop in demand for all the refined products,” he says. “People were scrambling to find a market.” In February 2021, many countries reopened. “That’s the point at which the demand started to take off,” says Seng. “We had crossed the $60 a barrel threshold for oil.” The tendency at high prices is for oil and gas companies to drill, and many must borrow money to do so. But in the spring of 2021, with oil prices still going up, “investors said to slow down,” says Seng, who spent 30 years in the oil and gas industry before switching to education. “They told them not to borrow money and to go into debt to produce oil at higher prices. They wanted them to pay down debt, pay dividends for a change, and do share buybacks. Discipline was instilled on these compa-

nies by their shareholders.” And today, Seng says, “even if companies wanted to dedicate more money to drilling, there are supply chain and labor issues.” Gas prices were rising before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, says Simmons. “Prior to the war, only about 8% of U.S. crude oil and unfinished petroleum imports came from Russia, and they landed primarily on the east and west coasts, where the coasts lack pipeline infrastructure to U.S. basins. However, assumptions about Russian crude and unfinished petroleum supply have affected the global petroleum markets.” President Joe Biden canceled the northern extension of the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada early in his presidency. “Had he not touched it, and if TC Energy were still building the pipeline, it still would not be in service today,” says Seng. “Nothing he did has a near-term impact on our ability to produce more oil.” However, the pipeline would have come online in 2024, says Simmons. “The cancellation of [the pipeline] affected assumptions about future supply and demand, as well as considerations about how U.S. Gulf Coast refineries would get crude and from where, but the immediate impact on supply beyond the policy signal was not great,” he says.

Looking on the Bright Side

Oil companies do not set the price of gasoline, crude oil, or natural gas – the markets do, says Simmons. “Just like farmers, oil producers have to take the prices given. Higher crude oil prices allow upstream companies to offset the years when they struggle to make a profit or have to borrow more money,” he says. With a highly specialized oil and gas economy, Oklahoma prospers when oil prices are higher. “Higher oil prices mean more jobs, a bigger economic lift locally, and more money for state coffers as well as for Main Street businesses,” says Simmons. So while you may feel discouraged at the pump, there’s a definite bright side to living in Oklahoma, says Seng. “I don’t think everybody in Oklahoma really appreciates the situation that we are in,” he says. “You can go to the gas station, pull that trigger and there is fuel. We pay almost the lowest price for all forms of energy in the country on a regular basis. And if the market got really bad, with disruptions all along the east and west coasts, we could still be getting gas.” KIMBERLY BURK

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A Sage Investment

Telecommuications pioneer SageNet, headquartered in Tulsa, protects businesses from cybersecurity invasions among other valuable skills.

Telecommunications company SageNet is headquartered in Tulsa. Photo courtesy SageNet

aying off ransomware attackers is something business owners don’t exactly like to think about. Yet, just about every 11 seconds, bad actors from around the globe – or even grandma’s basement – launch malicious software that infects a computer. They often hold the data hostage until ransom is paid. That’s where Tulsa-based SageNet steps up. One division of SageNet focuses its technology and advice on trying to keep businesses from ever having to negotiate with a cybercriminal … and potentially paying anywhere from $2,500 to several millions of dollars to recover their files ... sometimes only to be hit again. “Unfortunately, criminals are very attuned to [creating] enough pain that, for them, this costs very little,” says Brad Wise, SageNet chief executive officer. “So, if they can get dollars of any substance out of it, it’s a win for them.” Criminals target “big game” like

JBS Foods and Colonial Pipeline Co., but are finding it easier to fly under the radar to hit small and mid-sized companies with less sophisticated cybersecurity, the U.S. government reports. About 46% of small businesses have suffered a ransomware attack and many go bankrupt after a cyberattack, research shows. “Often, the ransomware comes through someone internally who does some sort of email attachment that allows that vulnerability to take place,” says Wise. SageNet professionals recommend unwavering vigilance, backing up data and using updated systems. If those efforts fail, Wise says the first step for a company under attack is to contact authorities. StopRansomware.gov is the government’s one-stop location for ransomware reporting and education.

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“We do multiple things for customers,” says Wise. “Cybersecurity is one.” When serial entrepreneur and current chairman Daryl Woodard launched SageNet in Tulsa in 1998, he focused on big computer networks for retailers. The business grew and picked up other tech companies in Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Early last year, the company added Atlanta and Toronto offices when it acquired Convergent, a digital signage company. “Digital signage … is a growing

area for us,” says Wise. “Within the overall industry, it’s a very nicely growing area.” SageNet’s digital signage footprints travels throughout Oklahoma and the country at large. Their signs are animated, colorful displays in convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, pizza joints and financial institutions. The company’s digital signage division came to the rescue when some of WeStreet Credit Union’s 17 branches had problems in 2019. Their digital signs weren’t always dependable in displaying the fluctuating, regulated information on loan and interest rates. SageNet and the credit union’s staff uncovered issues with older software and media players. Ultimately, the tech company updated the system and began monitoring the network and digital signage. The next big digital thing in banks and credit unions, Wise says, is likely QR codes on lobby screens. SageNet customers include the nation’s largest retail, financial, healthcare, utilities and energy organizations. Company employees total more than 450 across all offices, managing technology communications at more than 220,000 endpoints. “We love Tulsa,” says Wise, who typically works out of the Washington, D.C. area office. “We love having the headquarters there.” SONYA COLBERG

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Staying Vigilant

Human trafficking remains prevalent in Oklahoma, but you can learn the warning signs and work to stop it.

Dragonfly Home in OKC helps human traﬀicking victim-survivors as they transition back into regular life. Photo by Caitlyn O’Fallon courtesy Dragonfly Home

uman trafficking, a difficult topic to discuss, can feel very removed from the typical Oklahoman’s daily life. But according to local experts, it’s happening all around us – and it’s essential that all Oklahomans understand what human trafficking is, how to protect loved ones and how to work towards ending it. “Human trafficking is essentially the exploitation of someone’s service,” says Amy Hernandez, human trafficking advocate at DVIS (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) in Tulsa. There are two distinct types of human trafficking: sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The former involves individuals sold for commercial sex through force, fraud and coercion, or anyone under the age of 18 involved in the commercial sex trade. The latter is anyone forced to work through force, fraud and coercion. Unfortunately, it’s happening just about everywhere. “People should learn what human trafficking really looks like. It is not how it is often portrayed in movies and documentaries. It is not generally [a] random kidnapping situation, it’s a more strategic approach on the part of traffickers,” says Whitney Anderson, cofounder and executive director of

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the Dragonfly Home in Oklahoma City, a nonprofit that helps trafficking victim-survivors transition back into normal life. According to Hernandez, though kidnapping does happen, traffickers are often much closer to their victims – even intimate partners, family and friends. It’s crucial that these types of victims are able to recognize that they are being trafficked. Human trafficking creates a dark reality for its victims, but there are ways to shed light and fight back against this industry. The best thing to do is to prevent it in the first place by working to keep people safe. Many traffickers recruit online, so it’s crucial to know who our loved ones are communicating with, both in person and the internet. “It’s about having a genuine interest in the lives of people who might be targeted,” says Anderson. You can also report a situation that causes concern, says Hernan-

active trafficking situation,” says Anderson. This can put the potential victim in danger as well as the person trying to help. Hernandez explains: “If you’re in a trafficker’s mind, that person is their income, that person is their property. And traffickers are dangerous

dez, including when “someone is telling you their experience with their employer and it just doesn’t sit right with you.” That’s the time to report the situation to local law enforcement, as well as local or national hotlines. The key to getting involved in the fight against human trafficking is to find organizations that are working in this space and get yourself involved. Resources such as time and donations of money and supplies are desperately needed, as many victim-survivors have very little as they work to rebuild their lives. And educating ourselves on the prevalence and true nature of human trafficking is a way to fight back, too. “I think our tendency as a population is to pretend that [human trafficking] is far away, that it doesn’t affect us here in Oklahoma, but it absolutely does,” says Anderson. “It affects people that we know and love every single day.” BONNIE RUCKER

people who are willing to do anything to protect their income and their property.” The best option is to report the situation to a trafficking hotline. In Oklahoma City, Dragonfly Home provides a hotline at 405-212-3377 and the National Human Traﬀicking Hotline is 888-3737-888.

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The Leavening Power of Humor

Knock-out vocalist Ann Bell says the originators of the Tulsa Sound knew how to find the funny in any situation.

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ida and Daniel Schuman, Oklahoma Magazine’s publisher and president/editorial director, respectively, have graciously allowed my writing to occupy this space for well over 15 years now. And while that’s maybe been more of a blessing to me than it’s been to readers, I remain deeply grateful to have this platform to, among other things, celebrate some of the people and things in our shared popular culture that I believe should be celebrated, or at least explored and acknowledged. If you’re a regular reader of this column, you know one of the things I’m kind of crazy about both exploring and celebrating is the musical style that’s become known as the classic Tulsa Sound – even though, after decades of poking around it, talking to those who were there at its genesis, and giving hard listens to music from the era, I still can’t quite pin the term down to my satisfaction. It’s not enough to say that you know it when you hear it; that’s the lazy way out. And I don’t think it’s right to say that it’s a fatuous wrongheaded myth either, a spun-sugar concoction that falls apart every time you try to pick it up. What I do know is that all the words spilled by those of us trying to get to the core of the Tulsa Sound generally have a kind of elegiac quality, or at least a good whiff of nostalgic homesickness for those good old days of the early ’70s, when, it seemed, Tulsa wasn’t all that different from swinging London, with groovy live music blasting from little clubs and dives spread all over town as the impossibly hip Leon Russell, triumphantly returned from the West Coast, presided over it all and saw

that it was good. What’s missing all too often from reflections on those days – mine as well as others’ – is simply a sense of humor, an appreciation of the absurdity that accompanied the artistry. Enter Ann Bell. “A lot of our lives were quite hilarious then,” she says. “Just being around the original Tulsa Sound crew, the founding members – every one of those guys had a really amazing, funny, sense of humor. When bad things would happen – we’d lose a gig, we’d get stiffed for the money, whatever it was – we’d try to find something about it that would just make us start laughing.” A powerhouse vocalist who joined her first rock ‘n’ roll group, Rubbery Cargoe, while still attending Edison High, Bell went on to be an integral part of Russell’s touring shows in the early ’70s. After four years on the road with him, she spent another five as a part of Joe Cocker’s traveling band. Over the past few years, her hometown profile has risen, or re-risen, dramatically, as she has returned to Tulsa to shine in such events as the Leon Russell tribute concerts at the Will Rogers High School Auditorium and the Women of Song event at the Cain’s Ballroom. She also recently became the latest inductee into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, which triggered another well-received Ann Bell stage performance. As anyone who attended any of those shows knows, Ann Bell not only still has some very impressive vocal chops; she’s also a master at applying the leavening power of humor to what she does, especially with reference to those hazy, halcyon ’70s days. At the Women of Song event, for instance, she asked some of her contemporaries on stage (Don White, Frank Padilla, and Dave Teegarden, if memory serves) if they’d gone out together back then.

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“I think we did,” she said to them all. “I’m pretty sure we dated.” She also prefaced several of her solo numbers with monologues that sometimes called attention to her age and other times gave humorous spins to reminiscences of illegal-substance-fueled events. While her vocals faithfully recalled the power and musical joy of the classic Tulsa Sound days, her words added the lagniappe of humor. “I never even noticed that’s what I was doing, but over the last few years, people have more and more begun to comment about how they love my stories, because they’re about the rock idols they love so much,” Bell says. “It’s nothing I do consciously. But a while back, I saw a quote from Charlie Chaplin that said, ‘A day without humor is a day wasted.’ So I began to think about that. “My grandfather was a very funny man,” she adds. “He loved to tell jokes. He loved to play jokes. He loved to make you laugh. I was one of 26 grandchildren, all of whom couldn’t wait to get to his house, because of the funny things that he would do. So I think I inherited his kind of quirky sense of humor.” As one of those on the music scene when Leon Russell returned to Oklahoma in the early ’70s, Bell also inherited plenty from the Master of Space and Time. “He wanted to bring everything he’d learned, I think, from being in [the famous L.A. studio band] the Wrecking Crew and around that part of the industry and those artists, to where the music was headed, all the fields of

music, all this stuff,” she explains. “He came to get us, to bring us up to where we were supposed to be. He was our teacher, our inspiration, our bandleader, our father, our business partner. And he was using

“When bad things would happen – we’d lose a gig, we’d get stiffed for the money, whatever it was – we’d try to find something about it that would just make us start laughing.”

everyone in his music, whether it was on recordings, doing live shows, or both, but still speaking to us individually about what he saw and the directions where we should be taking our own artistry. He taught us musical perspectives, how to relate to an audience, things to be aware of and cautious of – all kinds of stuff.” Coupling it with her significant vocal talent, Bell parlayed Russell’s tutelage into a nice long career, which has included fronting her own bands out of Woodstock, New York, where she ended up after the end of the Cocker tour, and working with the likes of Todd Rundgren, Robbie Dupree and the

group Orleans (of “You’re Still the One” fame). Then, she says, “In ’98, I literally walked away from what I would call secular music. I had come back to the church. And primarily, up until about 2013, all I did was church music – mostly Black gospel, but some contemporary Christian.” In 2000, both she and her husband, keyboardistproducer Tom Nicholson, became ordained ministers, traveling around America and beyond in that capacity. Then, in the mid- 2010’s, she began getting asked to return to Tulsa for what she called “specialty gigs,” usually centering around the classic Tulsa Sound. Those jobs led to her decision to not only perform some secular as well as sacred music, but also to consider a return to Tulsa to live. She says she’s getting ready to do that now. “I’ll be 72 in December, and I’m thinking I want to do this while I’m still in pretty good shape and I don’t have any health issues, thank you Jesus,” she says. “I just want to come back and plant seeds like Leon did. I want to sow, sow, sow with the players, with up-and-coming players. I want to reset the bar, if possible. “Not that I’m all that,” she concludes. “But I believe in what I bring, and what I remind my brothers of. When I’m there [in Tulsa], they all say to me, ‘You remind us of what we did, and what it was like.’ We were like Leon’s disciples. We were learning from him, and then we were to apply it, to teach somebody else, and they were to apply it. I don’t want that ever to be forgotten, or not built upon.” JOHN WOOLEY

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A Taste of Spain

Delicious cuisine, charming accommodations and beautiful rolling hills are just a few of the offerings in Priego de Córdoba.

ulture, climate and geography converge in Spain to produce some of the most highly prized foods in the world, including olive oils, cheeses and cured ham, notably Serrano and Ibérico. Let’s start with the ham. The exceptional Ibérico pig descends from a breed of wild boar that once roamed the Mediterranean basin. The animals are the last of the grazing species in Europe; they are still allowed to roam freely in this part of Andalucia. Slice thinly to bring out the best of the mouth-watering meat, which is accented with fat derived from the pigs’ diet of mostly acorns. The flavors are intense. The other notable Spanish ham is the Serrano, a word meaning “from the mountains,” hearkening to a time when these delectable hams were covered with salt for a number of days and then cured in mountain air. Today, the term is reserved for cured ham made from certain light-colored pigs, such as the Duroc, Landrace and Large White breeds.

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shops and Baroque churches: Las Angustias Church, La Aurora Chapel, Saint John’s Convent, Saint Peter’s Church and Iglesia de San Francisco. Stroll down Calle del Rio opposite the town hall for glimpses of 18th-century mansions where Andalucian silk merchants once held court. At the end of the street is the remarkable Fuente del Rey (King’s Fountain), constructed in 1803 and featuring 139 water jets spouting natural spring water. During your wanderings, pop into intriguing eateries featuring Spanish chorizo, home-made morcilla, Moorish sweets, dark chocolate loaded with almonds, fresh cheeses and, of course, EVOO. The town is highly walkable, thanks in large part to its nonconforming urban layout, and water seems to be everywhere. Not only are there fountains, but also the Zagrilla and Salado Rivers flow from

the Sierra de la Horcanera and the headwaters of the Guadajoz are nearby. Agriculture thrives along these rivers, lined with oaks and white poplars. Ringing the town are ancient olive groves. The oldest section of Priego de Córdoba is the Barrio de la Villa. On one side, a cliff wall looms high, protecting the narrow alleys and meandering streets below.

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Clean Home, Happy Home

Looking to clean with maximum efficiency? We’ve got you covered.

hether you’re ready to go through the fanfare of some summer cleaning or are noticing a slight decline in the normal radiance of your home, a few tips are in order to clean with maximum effectiveness. Nationwide – which specializes in insurance but also offers general life planning – advises that the name of the game is efficiency.

Before the Clean

If you live with others, include them in your house cleaning chores to reduce time spent cleaning and create an atmosphere of togetherness and well-being, if not (and you might be able to manage this) outright fun. Don’t clean one room at a time. Go through the whole house with each task (like vacuuming, dusting, etc.) so you are not continually picking up one tool or cleaning supply and putting it down to grab another. Wrangle up all the tools and supplies you will need and have them ready to use. Don’t waste time and energy trying to find something in the middle of your cleaning party. 24

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If your home is cluttered, pick up everything that is not in its proper place and put it away before a deep clean. If you are finding items you no longer need or use, make use of a waste basket or tow a trash bag with you.

The Process

Now it’s time for the cleaning to begin. Start the actual process with dusting – and don’t skimp on your duster. Buy a good one that attracts dirt and small particles and use microfiber cloths as choice dictates. When dusting is complete, it is time to vacuum. And remember the whole-house philosophy: don’t stop at one room, get all the vacuuming done at one time. Next, clean and disinfect surface areas. This includes everything from door knobs to cabinets, countertops and appliances. Take note of areas that people touch the most and thoroughly disinfect. Don’t forget the mirrors. Streakfree mirrors are a sure sign to visitors that you are on top of your cleaning game. Pre-treat tubs and sinks with a

spray-on cleaner to loosen grit and dirt. Let the treated areas sit for a few minutes before scrubbing away. Next up, sweep and mop bathroom and kitchen floors. Start at a wall and work backwards to the entrance of the room. Rinse your mop frequently and get clean water when you need it. Use a solution that is appropriate for your floors, whether they are wood, ceramic tile or linoleum. Popularmechanics.com suggests being consistent to get your cleaning time down to a truly efficient range. Routine is the key. The website also suggests using a drop of dish soap mixed with a gallon of water to ensure windows are spotless. Apply the solution with a microfiber cloth, then squeegee off any excess liquid. Need help with grease on kitchen cabinets? Purchase a cleaner that contains orange oil. Many dishwashing liquids also contain grease-cutting ingredients. And remember, cleaning your home doesn’t have to be stressful. Have a system and your cleaning tools and supplies ready – you can do this! DEBI TURLEY

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Back Pain 101

You can find relief for both acute and chronic back trouble.

ack pain is one of the most common reasons to seek medical care, says Santaram Vallurupalli, M.D., an OU Health orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. “Back pain is mostly nonspecific, and less than 1% of people with back pain have risk of serious spine disease,” says Vallurupalli. “The most common reason for acute back pain is musculoskeletal in nature, i.e., due to muscular strain, disk degeneration, poor posture, loss of core and back strength, and spinal joint arthritis.” He says acute back pain that’s limited to the lower back usually resolves with rest, over-the-counter medication and an early return to regular activities. Tylenol and anti-inflammatory medications can help with pain control, and individuals with poor posture and/or a weak core can benefit from physical therapy. When back pain begins, it can be difficult to discern whether it’s an injured muscle, disc or both that’s causing discomfort. Leslie Chan, M.D., an anesthesiologist with Ascension St. John Pain Management in Tulsa, says muscle pain tends to be more acute, often tender to the touch or most noticeable during movement, and may resolve over time. “However, disc pain can be a deep, aching pain, not typically accompanied by local tenderness to touch, and may persist more long term,” he says. “Disc injury may also present with radiating pain going down the extremity, that is worse when the person bends over or strains, and there may be associ-

ated weakness, numbness and tingling in the extremity.” Patricia Jumelle, M.D., an anesthesiologist and colleague of Chan, says it is a medical emergency if a patient suddenly experiences an acute loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness across the groin or progressive weakness of any kind. Vallurupalli describes chronic back pain as a complex problem that’s harder to treat. “It needs a multi-modality approach with serious commitment from patients and physicians,” he says. “Physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, dietary commitments, lifestyle modifications, interventional procedures ... these can all help cope with chronic low back pain – and rarely is surgery needed and would improve chronic low back pain.”

Pinched Nerves and Disc Pain

If back pain is associated with leg pain, like that involving the sciatic nerve, then the cause is usually due to pinched nerves and disk-related problems. “Most of these patients do well with prescription medications, physical therapy and/ or epidural steroid injections and 80% of patients can have complete resolution of symptoms within three months,” he says. “Only 20% of the patients with radiculopathy/nerve pain would need surgery. If leg pain is associated with weakness, those patients most likely benefit from early surgery.” He says spinal stenosis, a common problem in the elderly due to a lack of space for the nerves in the spinal canal, can be treated by surgery and can improve weakness and functional ability to stand and walk. “Modern spinal surgery is highly successful, safe and life changing in cases of radiculopathy, stenosis, deformity, fractures, tumors and infections and other indications when surgery is needed,” says Vallurupalli. REBECCA FAST

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L I F E & S T Y L E | SCENE

Hastings and Avery Siegfried; 2022 Richard Koenig Opera Ball, Tulsa Opera

Suzy Sultemeier, Kristi Mathis, Vicki Howard; Under African Skies, OKC Zoo

Heather Gaglio, Abby Sholar, Erin Engelke, Lieutenant Gov. Matt Pinnell, Kendra Barnes; Meeting with Lt. Gov. Pinnell, Calm Waters, OKC

Rebecca Craig, Stacy McNeiland, Camden Ottaviani, Traci Marshall; National Children’s Alliance Conference, The CARE Center, OKC Brenda James, Shirley Williams; Run for the Roses, Tulsa Boys’ Home

Phyllis Danley, Becky Gligo, Noe Rodriguez; United Way Executive Leadership Forum, Tulsa Day Center

Pam Mowry, Jason Johnston; Crescendo, Canterbury Voices, OKC

Shyla Slay, Kathy Martin, Hillary Farrell; Cocktails & Conversations, United Way of Central Oklahoma Women’s Leadership Society, OKC

Mark Taylor, Alexander Mickelthwate, Margaret Freede; 49th Annual Symphony Show House, OKC Philharmonic

Judy Hatfield, Dr. Andrew Weyrich, Polly Nichols; Cocktails & Conversations, United Way of Central Oklahoma Women’s Leadership Society, OKC

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LIFE & ST YLE | OUTSIDE THE METRO

Welcome to the Circus Home to an elephant sanctuary, depot museum and fishing hotspot, Hugo is the ‘gateway to adventure.’

Hugo’s Endangered Ark Foundation is a 250-acre sanctuary for retired circus elephants. Photo courtesy Maloy PR

he Big Top hasn’t left town, but Hugo – long the winter home of circus shows – no longer calls itself “Circus City U.S.A.” Although the influence of the fastpaced, three-ring shows that feature clowns, acrobatics and animals remains strong, the Choctaw County seat of about 5,100 has much more to offer than the lure of the circus, says Kelli Stacy, the director of the city’s Chamber of Commerce. “We’re sort of the gateway to this area of Oklahoma,” she says. “Our town is mostly centered around tourists.” With that thought, she says that Hugo has rebranded itself as the ‘Gateway to Adventure.’ Located at the intersection of the Indian Nation Turnpike and U.S. Highway 70 in southeastern Oklahoma, Hugo is ideally situated in a recreation and scenic-rich part of the state. It lies close to abundant wildlife, water sports and lush scenery. Hugo and the surrounding areas were originally settled by the Choctaw Nation, but when the federal government forcibly removed Native Americans living in the southeast U.S., the Choctaw Nation was

headstones are relocated to Indian Territory. as unique as the According to the Encyclopedia of Oklaperformers themhoma History and Culture, Hugo became selves,” says Stacy. the meeting point for the Frisco Railroad’s Northeast of the lines that ran between Texas and Missouri, city, Hugo Lake is a as well as Arkansas and Ardmore. With 13,500-surface-acre the arrival of Oklahoma statehood, Hugo body of water that was designated the county seat of the offers some of the newly formed Choctaw County. Stacy says best crappie fishthe city’s rich railroad history is on display ing in the area. The in the Frisco Depot Museum, which also lake and state park has collections from southeastern Oklaare now under the homa and past circus shows. management of “The museum is just full to the brim of the LIFT Commuall our history,” she says. “You can spend nity Action Agency, hours in there.” whose website The circus influence in Hugo remains terms it a paradise strong, as the city continues to be the for skiers, campers home for three shows that tour the U.S. and hunters. The each spring and summer. In addition, the park attracts some 250-acre Endangered Ark Foundation 100,000 visitors a Ranch just outside the city limits is the year, according to dedicated retirement home for a small LIFT. herd of Asian elephants that have ended All in all, Stacy their circus performance days. says, Hugo is an The foundation is dedicated to preserv“incredibly unique ing the Asian elephant population in North little town” that’s America, says Randy Gibson, the foundachock-full of tion spokesman. At the ranch, visitors charming oddities. can get an up-close look at the majestic “You can’t go creatures, feed them and see how they’re feed an elephant cared for in retirement. in any other town Karyn Olmos, executive director of in Oklahoma that I the Endangered Ark Foundation, says know of,” she says. the ranch was established by D.R. and HENRY DOLIVE Isla Miller, founders of the Carson and Barnes Circus, as the animals’ retirement home. The herd consisted of a few elephants at first but has grown to include 16 today, all living in pampered, luxurious digs. The ranch offers field trips, public and private tours, Hugo Chamber of Commerce special events and even 580-326-7511 birthday parties. It also hugochamberofcommerce.org offers summer camps for Endangered Ark Foundation children and has three 580-317-8470 rental cabins. endangeredarkfoundation.org Stacy says the circus in-

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ding your Whether you’re sen are a kids oﬀ to college or ucation e ed student yourself, th anges in sector is rife with ch discuss the today ’s climate. We l safety importance of schoo oney and security, plus m ces, the management resour ch in the pros and cons of te as the classroom, as well know crucial soft skills to workforce. before entering the

Safety and Security

Students at Northeastern State University pose during a sporting event. Photo courtesy NSU

Safety in schools is an evergreen concern, and the first line of security is the campus police. “Every university in Tulsa has its own police, security and forces, and we defer to them,” says Capt. Richard Meulenberg of the Tulsa Police Department. “We will respond to assist them, but they all have their own police force, including in Tulsa Public Schools. We don’t reroute unless [there are] exigent circumstances.” At the University of Oklahoma, director of media relations Mackenzie Scheer says the school offers numerous resources for safety, including OU SafeWalk and SafeRIDE.

“The OU Police Department also routinely provides education, information and training to university community members regarding crime risks and prevention,” she says. Tulsa Community College has been recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges in 2021 with the top award in the Leadership Safety and Planning category, says Nicole Burgin, the school’s media relations manager. “TCC police officers participate in yearly training, and the policies and procedures followed by the TCC Police meet national accreditation standards,” says Melvin Murdock, TCC’s chief of police. AUGUST 2022 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

“Our officers completed more than 2,600 hours of training in 2021, and we are well on pace to eclipse that number this year.” To augment this, the school has adopted programs such as the nationally endorsed “Run-Hide-Fight” paradigm, as well as digital tools including Rave Guardian and TCC Alerts, to help communicate during an emergency, says Burgin. Oklahoma State University is “protected by a proactive campus police force of 35 officers with a 911 dispatch center on campus,” says OSU police chief Leon Jones. Pre-pandemic, he says, “the university offered multiple sessions of active shooter response training for the Stillwater campus. With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, sessions will be offered again in the fall and spring.” At the OSU Center for Health Sciences, Melani Hamilton says leadership “encourages the use of Rave Guardian, an emergency messaging app, and utilizes a badge access system to maintain a strict protocol to access controlled areas.” Nancy Hughes, associate vice president for Student Services and Human Resources at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, says the school has “24/7 security on campus that patrol our buildings and grounds on a regular basis. Our emergency management plan addresses severe weather, fire and other emergency situations, and is shared annually with our faculty, staff and students.” Campus and school safety are important topics with lots of moving parts, adds Mona Chamberlin with the University of Tulsa. “Drills and information sessions about active shootings, campus threats and disaster response are keys in any successful risk-planning strategy. However, you cannot have a complete plan without preventative measures and considerations,” she says. “During the past two years ... universities have witnessed a marked uptick in depression, anxiety and social withdrawal on campus. Demand for counseling services is at an all-time high. TU offers free counseling services to its students, a 24/7 on-call counselor, and a behavioral intervention team to address mental health concerns before they become individual or campus-wide safety concerns.” 30

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A student at Oklahoma State University utilizes resources in the architecture department. Photo by Phil Shockley courtesy OSU

Technology Inside Classrooms: Pros and Cons

Technology has allowed teachers and students to reach beyond the classroom, says OSU’s Susan L. Stansberry, Ed.H., professor of learning, design and technology and principal investigator for NASA NSPACE. “The tools available on the internet give teachers the opportunity to bring multiple perspectives into the classroom. It allows students to become producers of mediabased content rather than just consumers,” she says. “One outcome we have seen since the pandemic forced emergency remote learning is teachers have become more thoughtful and purposeful with supporting learning through technology integration, rather than just using the technology for the bells and whistles.” Hamilton says technology has made getting a degree substantially more accessible at OSU-CHS.

Campus security is priority one for Oklahoma’s many universities. Photo by Gary Lawson courtesy OSU

“The expansion of technology and distance learning allows us to be one campus in two locations with shared lectures and resources at our Tulsa and Tahlequah campuses,” she says. “Many of our graduate certificate programs and master’s degrees can be completed online.” The pros of technology in the classroom include: • Up-to-the-minute information • Accommodation for a larger range of students • The ability for more complex data sets and calculations to be taught and learned • Less paper waste • Easier collaboration Cons: • Further fact-checking/verification necessary due to so many new sources of data • Potential for plagiarism/loss of academic integrity • Automation decreasing the need for learning fundamentals • More distractions

Resources for Money Management

Being money smart in addition to book-smart is key to overall college success. “Science and Arts has sponsored money management programs, such as Oklahoma Money Matters, throughout the academic year,” says Hughes. “Topics have included College Life on a Budget, Student Loan Management, and Borrow Smart from the Start. We have resources on campus such as our Campus Co-Op where students can obtain food and other necessities at no cost.” Hughes offers a few tips to help students save money at college: • Rent or buy used textbooks • Track your spending • Look for opportunities to work on campus in order to save gas money • Tap into the alumni oﬀice and other sources for scholarships • Participate in events on campus; there is often free food available Understanding how to pay for college can be stressful, says Scheer. To help, OU’s MidFirst Bank MoneyCoach Program assists students and families in making a financial success plan – from understanding borrowing options to student loan repayment and budgeting. All first-year students are automatically assigned a MoneyCoach during the initial enrollment process. The MoneyCoach program also offers financial education workshops across campus. Students are encouraged to enroll in OU’s “Nine Things Every College Student Should Know About Money” course. Designed to give students basic knowledge of personal finance and money management, the class covers topics such as saving, credit cards, investing, credit scores, buying a home and other monetary issues.

Soft skills – such as collaboration and delegation – are regularly taught in general education classes at the University of Oklahoma. Photo by Travis Caperton

The Importance of Soft Skills

class experiences,” she says. “The crucial piece is to have intentional conversations around what consists of an experience worth highlighting to an employer, and what skills have been developed through said experience. We know soft skills are also referenced as transferable skills.” OSU Center for Health Sciences was recently awarded the 2022 Albert Bandura Influencer Award from Crucial Learning, which is a learning company with courses in communication, performance and leadership. “Named for Bandura – a worldrenowned psychologist – the award recognizes organizations, leaders and scholars who have advanced both scholarship and practice in enabling self-directed human change,” says Hamilton. “OSU-CHS trained its faculty, students and residents in Crucial Learning’s Crucial Conversations course. In a formal analysis, after implementing Crucial Conversations, OSU faculty found improvements in the areas of teamwork climate, safety climate, job satisfaction, stress recognition, perceptions of management and working conditions.”

Soft skills are integral to landing a job after college, and those dictating curriculum know this. “At OU, many of these [soft] skills are taught as part of our general education curriculum,” says Sheer. “Engaging in different topics and with individuals from all walks of life can enhance a student’s soft skills and help prepare them for their careers.” This is not a new issue or consideration in the higher education landscape; nonetheless, it has and will continue to be one of the most needed training focuses, says Chamberlin. “From consent workshops to bystander intervention trainings, mediation during conflicts and individual mentorship, the work to help students understand how to disagree, express their internal experience and increase their overall emotional IQ is some of the most challenging and rewarding work on college campuses.” Northeastern State University prides itself on being a premier immersive learning institution, says Shannon Schwaebler, the director of career services. “This means we fully integrate students into the curriculum, allowing them to develop holistically while being a student at NSU. Students have the ability to learn Students at the University of Science and develop soft and Arts of Oklahoma pose for a photo skills through during an outdoor adventure retreat. in- and out-ofPhoto courtesy Science and Arts

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Students pose with Universit y of Tulsa president Brad Carson on the first day of classes while another student (right) pose s next to TU’s bell. Photos cour tesy TU

Staying on the Bright Side

The last few years have been tough for educators, no doubt about it. “In the pandemic, those of us in education had to pivot to remote courses and virtual meetings – which lasted much longer than we initially thought it would – all while trying to take care of ourselves and our loved ones,” says NSU’s Carla Swearingen, Ph.D, the assistant vice principal of academic affairs. “One of the joys of the last year has been a slow return to normal. Though it has been a tough environment for all of us, what keeps us going is a focus on students.” Like other educational organizations, TU has faced pandemic-related challenges. “One consistent bright spot is our faculty and staff ’s dedication to the institution and our students,” says Chamberlin. “We have worked diligently to provide generous holiday, vacation, sick and personal leave banks so that our employees could recharge and deal with family issues as well as care for themselves during this trying time. TU offers an employee assistance program for all faculty and staff as well as comprehensive health benefits to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of our employees and their families.”

A Lowered Attention Span

Attention spans have been decreasing for decades with the development of radio, television, advertising and now, social media, says Scheer. “Faculty have been moving to engaged learning practice including active learning, in class participation and experiential learning,” she says. “Scaffolding learning has also been productive in creating shorter, specific assignments and shorter, 4 to 5 minute instructional videos instead of hour-long lecture videos.” Chamberlin continues: “It’s true we have more channels of information and a higher degree of focus needed to stay attentive. However, when a student finds a compelling activity or interest, very rarely do they have a hard time attending or focusing on that activity. It’s only the challenging or somewhat less entertaining, attractive and immediately gratifying activities that students today struggle to stay on task within a regular pattern. The necessary skill development is delayed gratification and persistence.”

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Parental Involvement: How Much is Too Much?

Having a support system is crucial to a student’s success in college, but they also need to learn to succeed on their own two feet. “We understand that each student’s situation is different, and we understand that support comes from many sources,” says Hughes. “It’s important for support systems and families to be a part of this transition to adulthood and independence. They can offer support and guidance. We encourage families and their students to have realistic expectations of each other during this time and we also want to make sure that families and support systems know the resources that are available for their students so that they know where to direct them as needs arise.” Support comes in many forms and doesn’t look the same for everyone, says Burgin. “At TCC, the average student age is 24, so the college recognizes the need for support to come from multiple sources, which may include various friends and family of the students, faculty and staff, as well as other community members,” she says. “The college has intentionally developed and implemented student support and resources across the institution. This includes helping to reduce barriers from starting the college process. In creating the new Student Success Centers on the four main campuses, we provide our students an opportunity to start with an end in mind.”

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A Glimpse Ahead The high school class of 2022 teems with potential. We shine a spotlight on Oklahoma students matriculating to universities around the country, ready to change the world for the better. By Mary Willa Allen

Destiny Reyes Union High School

vated by the complexities of the human mind. I firmly believe that a great deal of healing can come about from understanding how and why the gears turn the way they do in one’s brain. Biggest influence: My mother. She immigrated to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic almost three decades ago and set her life aside to provide for me and my siblings. Each and every one of my successes is a direct result of her sacrifices. Proudest achievement: Auditioning and participating in the 2022 OKMEA All-State Orchestra as the principal flutist. I would trade places for one day with: Steve Harvey. I could stand to learn a thing or two about his charisma and humor. Unique characteristics: I have not surpassed 5’0” in height, I am overly inquisitive, I ask blunt questions and I will laugh at jokes that are not funny (told by myself more often than not) until the cows come home. Surprising fact: I had to overcome having debilitating shyness throughout elementary and middle school. I currently struggle with anxiety and depression, but am actively trying to learn coping mechanisms in order to limit the amount that they aﬀect my daily life. I am proud of all that I have accomplished despite these invisible battles. Bonus tidbit: I am an avid card-deck collector, and they are my souvenir of choice for when I travel. I hope to someday travel to six of the seven continents ... because what business do I have in Antarctica? 34

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Attending: University of Oklahoma Intended major: Psychology. For as long as I can remember, I have been capti-

Caleb Mangesho Jenks High School

Attending: Yale University Intended major: English, probably specifying in

Rahul Rajesh Cascia Hall

Attending: Indiana University Intended major: Digital and Social Media Applica-

tions. I chose this major because I felt like it was future-proof. I always had a knack for technology and my parents told me I would be amazing in the business world, so I decided to put both those things together and commit to it. Biggest influence: My grandma. Ever since I was born, she has been around me, motivating me and pushing me to my limits. Proudest achievement: Reaching state in cross country with my friends. My running season that year was very bad – I ran into a lot of injuries and didn’t get the times I wanted. But I had my best friends around me, and we reached state. Career plans: I know I want to work in the social media industry, but more specifically the ethical and algorithm sides. I want to change how social media works so it’s safe for everyone. I would trade places for one day with: LeBron James. I want to have the feeling of being the best in my field for so long, but still be great in another thing. He runs a successful business, has a nice family, is one of the most dominant basketball players of all time, and is a nice person in his community and to people around him. Unique characteristic: My laid-back attitude. I’m not the type of person to hold a grudge, and I’m able to move on from things. Bonus tidbit: I’m actually born on February 29, so I’m a leap year baby. Being 4 years old does have its quirks!

Cate Mossman

Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast Attending: Southern Methodist University Intended major: Economics with a Film minor. Biggest influence: My dad. He constantly supports

and encourages me to seek positive change in the world, and catalyzed my passion for social justice and equality. His inspiring actions and attempts to better the world around him inspire me to do good. Proudest accomplishment: I won the Library of Congress Exploration in History Award for a documentary my best friends and I created for the National History Day competition. The award was meaningful because our hard work and dedication were recognized by such prestigious institutions. Career plans: I hope to have a career as a film producer. This job blends my creative and economic interests, while allowing me to work in an industry that excites and inspires me. I would trade places for one day with: Wong Kar-Wai. He has one of the most creative minds in the world and I would love to experience what his filmmaking and storytelling process is like. The next 10-20 years: As long as I am happy and own a cat, I will be content. Unique characteristic: I am extremely determined and have a great deal of perseverance. Repeated dance injuries led to multiple hip surgeries early in my high school career. The injuries ended my dance career, but I was able to battle through pain, physical therapy and mental strain to find a new athletic path. I started running and proudly served as the girls’ cross country captain my senior year.

Creative Writing, as a means of either going to law school or becoming a writer/teacher. I love English in particular because ever since I was a kid, I saw reading and writing as a better way of explaining and understanding the world around me. Biggest influence: My parents, in three ways. First, both instilled in me the importance of education and hard work, as they came to America as African immigrants for the purpose of seeking a better education in university. Second, they encouraged me to be like Christ in everything I do. Third, they wanted me to be proud of my African heritage. Proudest achievement: Publishing two books: The Pandemic Shuffle and Dreams of a Promise. The former book is a collection of over 40 poems that I wrote over the span of one year in 2020. The latter is a novel I wrote with my mom, based on her childhood as an orphan in Northern Uganda. The next 10-20 years: My ambitious self says in 10-20 years I’m winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction or being a really good lawyer. I see myself in 10 years writing novels and working in a publishing house, helping people I believe are underrepresented in literature, especially black voices. In 20 years I’ll find myself either being a full-time writer or working for a law firm. Unique characteristic: I just love learning on another level that even scares me. My mind often goes: ‘Learning for the sake of learning?! What kind of teenager are you?’ That determination has led to a lot of perfectionistic tendencies; stress and rigidity. But at the same time, that determination to learn and understand has weirdly opened me to reach out to others that are diﬀerent from me, to make friends and grow as a person in general. AUGUST 2022 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

Ella Eureste Abby Johnson

Holland Hall School

Attending: Vanderbilt University Intended major: Biomedical Engineering. I have

always been interested in helping people and doing good in the world, but I didn’t have an avenue to pursue that passion. After my grandfather underwent an amputation and my mom faced a scare with cancer, I knew I wanted to steer my passion to help create solutions to tackle those issues. Biggest influence: I find myself constantly amazed and inspired by all of the strong women in my life. My mom, my grandmother, my aunts and my teachers have all played big roles in influencing me. Proudest achievement: I am very proud about the balance that I have worked to find over the years. I tried to find success in multiple areas: academics, sports, student life and volunteering. I was on the Head of School Honor Roll all four years, captained both the field hockey and soccer teams, was an editor-in-chief on the yearbook staff for two years, an active member of Student Council and Holland Hall Ambassadors, and worked with the National Charity League and Company 21 Club. I would trade places for one day with: Someone whose life is completely different from my own, like Kim Kardasian. That one would be so interesting and full of drama. The other would be to someone like Jeff Bezos or the owner of Google, to answer some questions about how those big industries in our society function. Surprising fact: As responsible and organized as I am on the outside, my room can get to be a mess. 36

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Alex Nguyen

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

Attending: Columbia University Intended major: Data Science. I love applying statis-

tics to solve real-world problems. It’s an easy way for math and numbers to improve lives. Biggest influence: It’s really diﬀicult to choose one person. First of all, Jesus guides my life and shows me how to love others. My parents have also impacted me greatly by inspiring me to work hard and try new things. Proudest achievement: There was a policy debate tournament in Texas that I was beaten badly at for two consecutive years. At one point, my overall ballot record was 1-11. But when we returned for the third time – after a lot of practice, preparation and prayers – my debate partner and I finally won second place, finishing with an 11-1 record. Career plans: One of my career dreams is to start my own company. I’d want to merge data science with policy. I would trade places for one day with: Kanye West. Not that I want to be famous, but it would be interesting to learn how celebrities like him deal with all the attention they receive. Unique characteristic: I’m a very curious person. When I was younger, I kept a Note Document for jotting down questions and ideas about anything ranging from black holes to philosophy. Now, I encourage myself to engage with new topics and experiences such as working in a biomedical lab and picking up interesting skills like programming.

Bishop Kelley High School

Attending: University of Arkansas Intended major: Biology on a pre-med track. I want

to pursue medicine because of my grandpa. When I was a little girl, he suffered from a heart attack, but because of medical science, he was saved. He is the most prominent figure of love in my life and one of my biggest role models. Biggest influence: God. As a Christian, my morals and how I live my life are deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Proudest achievement: Becoming a National Hispanic Scholar. This achievement highlights the time and effort I have dedicated to school and the national recognition feels as though my hard work has paid off. I am also beyond proud to represent the Hispanic community which continues to impact the world in an extraordinary way. I would trade places for one day with: Hermione Granger because Harry Potter is my favorite book series of all time. I would love to experience Hogwarts, Diagon alley, a Quidditch game and all of the magic that is encapsulated in the wizarding world. The next 10-20 years: In 10 years I see myself wrapping up medical school and residency. It would be awesome if I could get into a medical school in a major city so I could experience city life as a young adult. In 20 years I see myself having a family with kids of my own. Unique characteristic: My cool head. I can stay calm and collected during stressful situations and rationalize a solution. A surprising fact: I love thrift shopping and vintage shopping.

Attending: The University of Tulsa Intended major: Electrical Engineering. Biggest influence: My parents have obviously had

the greatest influence on my life in every way, but if I had to name another person, it would be Bob Goﬀ – lawyer, speaker and best-selling author; he encourages people to care for each other. Proudest achievement: I did not want to burden my parents with the cost of college, so I set a long-term goal of achieving National Merit Finalist status. During COVID-19, I prepared for the PSAT exam every day. It was hard work, but eventually, it paid oﬀ, as I became a National Merit Finalist, which later helped me receive a full-tuition Presidential Scholarship from the University of Tulsa. The next 10-20 years: In 10 years, I hope to be pursuing a career in electrical engineering, working on projects to enhance medical technologies. I would like to participate in projects not only aimed at improving medical devices but also their remote monitoring. In 20 years, I hope to be a partner or owner of an engineering firm. I look forward to preparing my children for the journey to higher education while mentoring as many students as possible in the community, who will hopefully do the same. Unique characteristic: I think I am more communityoriented than many students my age. I created a math tutoring program in my high school, and it was very rewarding to see fellow students improve their math skills and overcome their fears. Bonus tidbit: I have my own unique surname, Kamriguel, which combines my father’s last name, Kamrowski, and my mother’s last name, Sanmiguel.

Michelle Woolridge

Booker T. Washington High School

Attending: University of Missouri-Columbia Intended major: Double major in Biology and Spanish

on a pre-med track. Due to several teachers making my biology and Spanish classes enjoyable, I realized that I would like to further pursue my education in those areas. Biggest influence: My parents! They’ve taught me numerous life lessons, such as integrity, hard work, kindness and the importance of education. I am forever grateful to them. Proudest achievement: Becoming a Stamps Scholar at the University of Missouri. Career plans: I currently plan on becoming a physician, specifically an otolaryngologist. I would trade places for one day with: Michelle Alexander, the author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. She’s extremely educated and influential in the area of prison reform, so I would love to know how she got to where she is today. The next 10-20 years: If I don’t change my mind about going to medical school, then I’ll still be in residency in 10 years. In 20 years, I hope to be a practicing physician. Unique characteristic: My drive! When I set a new goal, I make sure to do everything I can to achieve said goal, no matter how long it takes. A surprising fact: I am bilingual.

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biggest are my parents and my grandfather. My parents because of the examples they have shown me, and my grandfather for his ability to comfort others and leave others feeling happier than when they first met him. Proudest achievement: Starting my own business with my brother and successfully running it since 2017. Career plans: I plan to graduate college and go on to medical school to eventually become a radiologist. I would trade places for one day with: A comedian. Comedy always makes people smile and laugh. One act like making someone laugh or smile can change someone’s day more than you could ever think. The next 10-20 years: In 10 years I’ll still be in school studying, but in 20 years I’ll be out in the world working, helping people every day and raising a family. Unique characteristic: I often think about the future and attempt to prepare for it. I also try to be a peacemaker in all situations and try to solve problems. Bonus tidbit: I enjoy cooking for my friends. AUGUST 2022 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

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Shanta Ramdas Casady School

Attending: The University of Chicago Intended major: I plan to be undecided for at least

the first year. I want to explore several areas before I choose, but I have always been interested in math. I want to minor in Spanish because I have a goal to be fluent by the end of college. Biggest influence: My grandma, who I called YaYa, because she embodied kindness and gentleness. Everyone who knew her loved her. Proudest achievement: Medaling at the SPC track meet, which is equivalent to a state meet, in the 800 meters my senior year. In a competitive field, I placed third while setting a new personal record and breaking my own school record. I would trade places for one day with: Sinclaire Johnson, a professional middle distance runner who went to Oklahoma State University. It would be interesting to see what an actual day of a professional runner would be like. Pretty much entire days are devoted to training and recovery, and I think it would be cool to experience that, especially at that level. A unique characteristic: Self-discipline. Both in academics and athletics, I hold myself accountable. Especially in long distance running, I have learned to do things that are hard, even when I really do not want to do them. A surprising fact: Throughout high school I maintained an average of about 8.5 hours of sleep a night. Even while taking rigorous classes and achieving the highest grades, I always made sure to prioritize sleep. 38

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Elizabeth Anne Williamson Riverfield Country Day School

Attending: Jacksonville University Intended major: Marine Science. I do not have a cool

or inspiring story of how I came to the conclusion that I wanted to pursue it – I fell in love with sharks when I saw a picture of one on the cover of a book at my first grade book fair. Ever since then, I have wanted to work with sharks. Biggest influence: My mom. She has always supported me and encouraged me to pursue what I love. Not only is she a great mom, but she is a great role model. Proudest achievement: Making it to the semi-finals in a NASA Moon Pod Essay contest. Career plans: I want to research sharks and/or work towards cleaning our oceans and helping to save the environment. I would trade places for one day with: My younger self, so I could spend the day with my Opa – who has passed – and tell him about my life so far. The next 10-20 years: In 10-20 years I hope that I will have my masters, have been in the Peace Corps, and have the amazing job of working towards saving our oceans and sharks ... all while having appeared on Shark Week at least once. Unique characteristic: I am very good at getting things done on time, or well ahead of time. I consider myself very responsible and able to juggle various commitments well. Surprising fact: I am terrified of any and all bugs.

Madison Winsby

Augustine Christian Academy

Attending: Grand Canyon University Intended major: Early Childhood Special Education.

I spent four years volunteering with the Penguin Project, and this organization helped me develop a love for helping the special needs community in whatever way I can. Biggest influence: Christi Rowland – one of my teachers in high school. She is such a strong, kind, caring person, and she does whatever she can to help others thrive. I really admire that. I strive to be half the woman she is. Proudest achievement: My time spent volunteering with the Penguin Project. Career plans: I hope to become a special education teacher, and one day start an organization that helps the special needs community thrive. I would trade places for one day with: Someone over the age of sixty five. I feel it would be really interesting to see what life is like after so many experiences. The next 10-20 years: I see myself teaching and starting a family. Unique characteristic: I am a very outgoing, bubbly person, but I also try to put others’ successes before my own – which I feel is a quality that has really been lost nowadays. Surprising fact: I have 60% hearing loss in my right ear!

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Above: Choctaw Landing, set to open in December 2023, will oﬀer guests over 600 slot machines, plus a 100-room hotel. Photo courtesy the Choctaw Nation

Above: Citizen Potawatomi Nation presents guests with an eagle aviary, which protects one of the Nation’s most sacred animals. Photo courtesy CPN Left: The Cherokee Nation oﬀers a variety of programming eﬀorts, including a basket making class at the Spider Gallery. Photo courtesy the Cherokee Nation

WHAT’S NEW?

The Oklahoma economy is booming, thanks in part to a variety of infrastructure projects spearheaded by Native American Nations. For example, the Choctaw Nation broke ground in June on a $238 million casino and resort in southeast Oklahoma. Choctaw Landing will employ about 600 people in Hochatown, near Broken Bow Lake, says Janie Dillard, senior executive officer of the Division of Commerce of the Choctaw Nation. The resort will feature 600 slot machines, eight table games, a 100-room hotel, an outdoor entertainment venue, a 10,000-foot convention space and a pool with cabanas, says Dillard. A

December 2023 opening is planned. “People want to be able to see and enjoy nature,” she says. “It’s only a couple of miles from the lake. We will build relationships with vendors at the lake and golf course to accommodate our guests.” The Cherokee Nation is focused these days on healthcare infrastructure, says Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. A new $400 million Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah “will be state-of-the-art and allow us to scale up some of the services we provide,” he says. A health center in Salina will be replaced with a $35 million outpatient facility that will triple its capacity. The tribe also plans to build “the first drug treatment center for Cherokees by Cherokees,” near Tahlequah, says Hoskin. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation expects

to start production in September at Sovereign Pipe Technologies, says James Collard, director of economic development for the tribe. The tribal-owned factory at Iron Horse Industrial Park in Shawnee will produce high-density polypropylene pipe. The 700acre industrial park is a magnet site of the Port of Greater Oklahoma City’s Foreign Trade Zone #106. It’s also a trans-loading facility and invites tenants for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations. More information is at ironhorsecpn.com. The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma has been working on Indigenous-to-Indigenous partnerships across the world, says president Bailey Walker. An Australian company, Woodside Energy, has leased land in Ardmore for a hydrogen plant. Production of hydrogen as a commercial fuel is estimated to begin in 2025. Bailey recently spent two weeks in Australia meeting with Indigenous business owners. “Natives have always been traders,” says Walker. “Australian Indigenous nations have very similar cultural practices.” AUGUST 2022 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

EDUCATING THE YOUTH

Several tribes in Oklahoma count on the Johnson-O’Malley Program to help students have a richer educational experience. The federally-funded program serves 75 school districts that are within the boundaries of the Choctaw Reservation, says Shane Haddock, senior manager of the program. Campus Indian Education Committees, which must include parents, apply for grants administered by the tribes to supplement the educational needs of Native students. Eligible expenditures include school supplies, book fairs, math tutors, technology upgrades, cultural activities, field trips and academic incentives. Haddock says the Choctaw Nation allocates $65 per Native student per school year. “We have approximately 80 tribes represented within our student population,” he says. “This is about giving the Native American students more access and more opportunity.” The JOM program also allows Cherokee students to increase their knowledge of Cherokee history and tribal government, as well as to expand cultural knowledge through competitions in art, writing, the Cherokee Challenge Bowl and the Cherokee Language Bowl.

Keeping Native languages alive is a common goal for tribes. Here, student Dayci Starr writes in her syllabary. Photo courtesy the Cherokee Nation

LANGUAGE RETENTION

Justin Neely speaks to a Shawnee Middle School Potawatomi Language Class. Photo by Garett Fisbeck

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Joshua Hinson is crazy about his job as director of the language revitalization program for the Chickasaw Nation, and Justin Neely is equally thrilled to be director of language for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. “I’ve been doing this for 22 years,” says Hinson. “Being able to work with my fellow language learners is the privilege of a lifetime.” Hinson is helping Gov. Bill Anoatubby carry out his vision for 2022-2032 as “Let’s Speak Chickasaw: A Decade of Chickasaw Language.” Hinson says the language “is the most fundamental, essential expression of Chickasaw identity. People become greatly diminished if they lose their language.” Fewer than 35 native speakers remain, Hinson says, and the goal is to train 35 new conversationally proficient speakers by the end of the decade. The Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program pays tribal citizens to learn the language. The six people chosen for the first threeyear course study together six hours a day, five days a week, with another two hours a day of independent study. “They are paid a competitive full-time wage,” says Hinson. “At the end, of course, we want to move them into language positions with the tribe.”

Neely has held the post for 17 years, “and I still have the same level of passion I had when I got here.” Currently, his department has been knee-deep in vintage cartoons and situation comedies. The Beverly Hillbillies, the Andy Griffith Show and cartoons such as Popeye, Daffy Duck and Woody Woodpecker are now voiced and captioned in Chickasaw and shown on the tribe’s YouTube channels. “We’ve been spending a lot of time taking public domain films and putting them into the language,” says Neely. “We are a big believer in making the language accessible in as many ways as possible.” In-person language classes are also transmitted by Zoom or Facebook Live – helpful for tribal citizens who live in other states. “We are a critically endangered language,” says Neely. “We are down to fewer than five people who grew up as native speakers.”

FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS

Native Americans, many with Oklahoma ties, have made headlines by receiving Bidenadministration federal appointments. Deb Haaland, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna, was named Secretary of the Interior, the first Native to serve as a cabinet secretary. Muscogee (Creek) Nation Second Chief Del Beaver watched Haaland’s televised Senate confirmation hearing. “It’s hard to put into words how much pride [I] felt,” Beaver told a National Public Radio reporter. “I have two daughters. And I can point to her and say, hey ... that can be you.” Charles F. Sams III, a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, who holds a master’s degree in Indigenous peoples’ law from the University of Oklahoma, is now director of the National Park Service. Idabel native Janie Simms Hipp, Chickasaw, was named general counsel of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hipp “has dedicated her career to promoting the important role of women and First Americans in advancing food security, sustainable agriculture and equitable agriculture policy,” according to the Chickasaw Nation. Robert Anderson, a citizen of the Bois Forte Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, is now a solicitor of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Jaime A. Pinkham of the Nez Perce Tribe was appointed principal deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works. His duties include conservation and development of water and wetland resources, flood control and aquatic ecosystem restoration. Choctaw Chief Gary Batton is a primary member of the Interior Secretary’s 46

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Tribal Advisory Committee for the Eastern Oklahoma Region, with Beaver as alternate member. For the Southern Plains Region, Pawnee Chairman Walter Echo-Hawk is a primary member, and Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana is the alternate member.

WHICH ONE’S RIGHT?

Two years before it opened in 2021, officials changed the name of a museum designed to showcase Oklahoma’s Native heritage: The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum would now be called the First Americans Museum. Museum officials said the former name was unwieldy and that the term “Indians” was historically inaccurate. The way First Americans have been referred to has changed over time, the Oklahoma City museum explains on its website. “Native Americans” first emerged as a replacement for “Indians,” but many nationalities born in America also considered themselves to be native Americans. A shift to “American Indians” was embraced to infuse new layers of meaning to the term. Younger generations have preferred the terms “Native” or “Indigenous.” Native Knowledge 360 Degrees, an educational outreach of the National Museum of the American Indian, says all the terms are acceptable, but Native people prefer to be called by their specific tribal names when possible.

THE POWER OF TRADITIONS

The Green Corn Ceremony “is an annual renewal of life,” says David Frank, tribal historic preservation officer for the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. “It’s a time to thank the Creator for the abundance of the harvest. We dance all night long around the fire. When you go to the ceremonial ground it’s like going to church. All things should be forgiven. You should not go with any animosity.” Thlopthlocco Tribal Town is a federallyrecognized township of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Frank says, and the language and traditions are the same. Traditions allow tribes to celebrate and pass down culture. Some traditions remain strong, Frank says, but society has taken a toll on others, such as storytelling. “The conveniences of modern society have caused this loss,” he says. Before electronic communication, “when it was time to be entertained, there was always somebody who had this gift of storytelling.” Chickasaw citizens converted to Christianity in large numbers after the Civil War, says Hinson. Ironically, it was a cultural change that helped keep traditions alive. As Indian Christian churches were constructed, Hinson says, “they recreated the church in form and function to reflect ancestral ideas about how a ceremonial space should be. Churches were built near water. Arbors or camp houses were built all around the

The Chickasaw Cultural Center reopened in July of 2021 with a variety of celebrations and events. Photo by Michael Scott Photographer

churches. They were representations of town structures.” Choctaw converts helped missionaries translate the Bible, and Chickasaw and Choctaw are similar languages. “The church is where the language survived,” says Hinson. Traditional foods remain popular, Frank says, including wild onions, grape dumplings, sour cornbread and a parched corn drink. Stickball is still played during the final ceremonial gathering of the season. “The men used to settle disputes this way,” says Frank. “They might play for a hunting area, instead of fighting. People used to lose their lives playing this game. Women weren’t allowed to do anything where they might lose their lives, because they were the givers of life.” Traditional arts and crafts remain strong among the Muscogee, Frank says, including dugout canoes, sculpting, fine art, beadwork, basket-making and rattles for dancing. Chickasaw ceremonial dances were common in Oklahoma through the 1930s, Hinson says, but many grounds were “put to sleep” prior to World War II. The dances and the ball play moved to people’s homes, as did healing ceremonies. “In the early 1990s, people started coming up with ideas to re-institute the dances,” Hinson says. “In 1994, they created a new ground at Kullihoma for ceremonial and social dances. They have danced every summer except when they knocked off for COVID-19.”

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August kicks off a variety of showcases for performing arts companies around Oklahoma, as well as theaters, museums, galleries and concert halls. We’ve broken down their offerings and highlighted a few can’t-miss events. By Mary Willa Allen

Buddy Guy, Oct. 7, McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Photo courtesy McKnight Center

OKC Ballet

Fans of the stunning sport and art form of dance shouldn’t miss the jam-packed season at OKC Ballet. Venture to Scissortail Park on Sept. 17 for the troupe’s season opener, Ballet Under the Stars. Then, you can enjoy Lady of the Camellias on Oct. 21-23 at the Civic Center, with support from the OKC Philharmonic. The ballet tells the story of a forbidden love between a wealthy woman and a lower-class gentleman. Other must-sees include the holiday favorite The Nutcracker, presented by Devon Energy, running Dec. 10-18. Slip into a fairytale on Feb. 10-12 at Cinderella, which recounts a beloved, ageold story through ballet. Season closers include Future Voices from March 9-12, which highlights stunning choreography from up-and-coming artists, as well as Shorts, which presents three ballets in one from May 5-7. Visit okcballet.org for tickets.

Celebrity Attractions

Future Voices: A Choreographic Showcase, Feb. 10-12, OKC Ballet Photo by Shevaun Williams

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Bringing Broadway to Tulsa, Celebrity Attractions doesn’t have a bad apple in the bunch for its 2022-2023 season. Starting oﬀ strong, Pretty Woman the Musical comes to the Tulsa PAC from Aug. 23-28. Other highlights include Hadestown running Sept. 27-Oct. 2, which recounts the story of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Kids and kids at heart will enjoy Disney’s Frozen, returning Oct. 20-29, as well as The Lion King, June 1-17. A popular production, the musical Six runs Nov. 22-27, described as a “modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII, presented as a pop concert.” And finally, the musical that took the world by storm – Hamilton – returns to Tulsa March 7-19. For season tickets and info on more shows, visit celebrityattractions.com.

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Stillwater’s McKnight Center for the Performing Arts is gearing up for a fantastic 2022-2023 season. The fun kicks oﬀ on Sept. 9 with a performance from Sara Evans, multi-platinum singer/songwriter. Stick around for other goodies that include the illustrious New York Philharmonic from Sept. 23 to 25, and Buddy Guy Oct. 7. The fifth annual Chamber Music Festival runs Nov. 3-6, with a variety of moving works selected by artistic director Anne-Marie McDermott. Other gems to enjoy this season include Legally Blonde the Musical on Nov. 10-11; Elf in Concert with the Tulsa Symphony on Dec. 1; Late Night with Leonard Bernstein on March 5; and An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry on April 28-29. Get season tickets and more information at mcknightcenter.org.

Six, Nov. 22-27, Celebrity Attractions Photo by Joan Marcus

108 Contemporary Kite and Natani Notah: In The Realm of Miracles Aug. 5-Sept. 25 Donald G. Longcrier: Sin Titulo Oct. 7-Nov. 23 VisionMakers 2022 Dec. 2-Jan. 22 AHHA Tulsa Sticker Book – Julie Alpert Aug. 5-Nov. 20 American Theatre Company The Great American Trailer Park Musical Oct. 7-15 A Christmas Carol Dec. 9-23 Skeleton Crew March 3-11 American Buffalo May 5-13 Armstrong Auditorium Gentri – The Gentlemen Trio Sept. 15 Maxwell Quartet – The Kilted Quartet Nov. 10 Delirium Musicum Dec. 1 The Five Browns Jan. 12 Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, Edgar Meyer and George Meyer Jan. 31 WINGS: A Celtic Dance Celebration Feb. 15 Lviv National Philharmonic of Ukraine Feb. 28 Kinan Azmeh and Aizuri String Quartet March 16 The Academy of St. Martin – In the Fields Wind Ensemble April 18 Bob Dylan Center The Gift Ongoing Jerry Schatzberg: 25th & Park Through Oct. 16 BOK Center Jason Aldean Aug. 6 The Lumineers Aug. 17 Poison Aug. 20 Bill Burr Sept. 8 Michael Buble Sept. 11 Iron Maiden Sept. 15 Scorpions with White Snake Sept. 21

Thomas Rhett Sept. 24 Blue’s Clues and You Oct. 27 Post Malone Oct. 28 Carrie Underwood Oct. 31 Cody Johnson Dec. 3 Bruce Springsteen Feb. 21 Canterbury Voices Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah featuring the OKC Philharmonic Oct. 9 Canterbury Christmas featuring the OKC Philharmonic Brass and Canterbury Youth Voices Dec. 4 Dave Brubeck’s To Hope! A Celebration featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet March 9 Crescendo! An Evening with Canterbury featuring the Canterbury Chamber Voices May 18 Celebrity Attractions Pretty Woman the Musical Aug. 23-28 Hadestown Sept. 27-Oct. 2 Disney’s Frozen Oct. 20-29 Six Nov. 22-27 Jesus Christ Superstar Jan. 24-29 Hamilton March 7-19 Ain’t Too Proud April 4-9 Lion King June 1-17 Chamber Music Tulsa Viano String Quartet Sept. 17-18 Kalichstein, Laredo, Robinson Trio Oct. 15-16 Maxwell Quartet Nov. 11-13 Rolston String Quartet Feb. 17-19 Akropolis Reed Quintet March 10-12 Neave Trio April 22-23 Discovery Lab Math and Music Exhibit Ongoing Energy Exhibit Ongoing

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From classes to outreach, special programming, professional development and kids’ camps, Tulsa’s new Discovery Lab location has something for everyone. Major draws include the fixed exhibitions, which run the gamut of subjects. These include the Math and Music exhibit, the HydroLab – which is described as an “underwater world” in a “steam punk submarine” – the Imaginarium, which utilizes projected reality that responds to movement, and Ballapalooza, which encourages collaboration with systems of machines and exhibit components. Other highlights include the ‘High Facilitation Areas,’ of the Workshop, the Science Lab and the Little Lab. Additionally, the Lab has partnered up with Tulsa Public Schools for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) programming. The curriculum includes field trips and educational classes in the labs, oﬀering students one-of-a-kind learning opportunities. For more information on the Lab’s oﬀerings, visit discoverylab.org.

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Oklahoma Contemporary

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center oﬀers its patrons numerous opportunities for cultural enrichment in the coming months. Gonzálo Lebrija: Breve historia del tiempo will be showcased Aug. 4 through March 27 at the Campbell Art Park; the piece depicts a 2,500-pound 1968 Chevrolet Malibu that appears to be suspended vertically over a pool of water. Next up is La casa que nos inventamos: Contemporary Art From Guadalajara, which highlights the city that has become a leading hub of contemporary architecture, design, cuisine, literature and visual art, running Sept. 23-Jan. 9. Other must-sees include The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family, running Feb. 2-May 22. This exhibition spotlights over 100 works from contemporary artists that focalize on all things food. Lastly, visit ArtNow: The Soul is a Wanderer from June 22-Sept. 18, 2023. Within the exhibition, 15 artists showcase their work in a variety of mediums. To learn more about Oklahoma Contemporary, visit oklahomacontemporary.org. 50

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Huckleberry Finn Feb. 16-March 11 The Play That Goes Wrong April 5-23 The Sound of Music June 27-July 2 The Prom July 11-16 Ain’t Misbehavin’ July 25-30 Mabee Center Gaither Oklahoma Homecoming Aug. 19-20 Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art From Ancient Ruins to Skyscrapers: Architecture in Art Through Aug. 28 Celestial Connections Sept. 10-Oct. 23 Messiah: Christ in Art Dec. 17-Jan. 22 McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Sara Evans Sept. 9

Lightwire Theater’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen Sept. 16 New York Philharmonic Sept. 23-25 Buddy Guy Oct. 7 5th Annual Chamber Music Festival Nov. 3-6 Legally Blonde – The Musical Nov. 10-11 Elf In Concert with the Tulsa Symphony Dec. 1 The Swingles Dec. 3 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Jan. 28 On Your Feet! Feb. 2-3 The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra March 3 Late Night with

Leonard Bernstein March 5 Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume March 11 Curtis on Tour: The Soldier’s Tale March 24 Peter Pan: Silent Film with Live Organ Performance by Peter Krasinski April 2 An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry April 28-29 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Prix de West Through Aug. 7 Colter’s Hell: Yellowstone National Park at 150 Through Oct. 23 Looking Through the Windows to the West

Through Feb. 19 Art of the Northwest Coast Aug. 27-May 1 Aliento a Tequila (The Spirit of Tequila) Sept. 1-Oct. 23 Sombreros Texanas and Bosses of the Plains: Cowboy Hats from the Permanent Collection Sept. 16-Jan. 8 Traditional Cowboy Arts Exhibition & Sale Oct. 1-Jan. 2 Small Works, Great Wonders Nov. 11-27 outLAWman Nov. 19-May 7 You Have Died of Dysentery… Dec. 10-May 7 OKC Ballet Ballet Under the Stars Sept. 17 Val Caniparoli’s Lady of the Camellia’s featuring the OKC Philharmonic Oct. 21-23 The Nutcracker presented by Devon Energy, featuring the OKC Philharmonic and Canterbury Voices Dec. 10-18 Cinderella featuring the OKC Philharmonic Feb. 10-12 Future Voices: A Choreographic Showcase Feb. 10-12 Shorts: Three Iconic Ballets in One Performance May 5-7

OKC Broadway Hairspray Sept. 6-11 Hadestown Oct. 25–30 Tootsie Nov. 15-20 Cats Dec. 30-Jan. 1 The Book of Mormon Jan. 13–15 Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 14-19 Disney’s Frozen March 22-April 2 Hamilton May 24-June 4 OKC Philharmonic Opening Night Sept. 17 Mahler’s Vienna Oct. 15 Happy 90th, John Williams! Nov. 4-5 Bolero! Nov. 12 Coming Home for Christmas Dec. 2-3 Nordic Soundscapes Jan. 7 Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies Jan. 27-28 Rite of Spring Feb. 4 Kelli O’Hara Celebrates 80 Years of Rodgers & Hammerstein Feb. 24-25 Sight and Sound March 4 The Texas Tenors March 17-18 Joshua Bell April 15 Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in

Concert April 28-29 Oklahoma Stories: Clara Luper Centennial May 13 OKC Town Hall Jeﬀ Struecker Sept. 15 Jonathan Turley Oct. 20 Victor Davis Hanson Nov. 17 Tammy Bruce Feb. 16 Peter Zeihan March 16 Lawrence Jones April 20 Oklahoma City Museum of Art Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty Through June 2024 SONIC Family Discovery Week August 2-7 Highlights from the Rose Family Glass Collection Sept. 3-Jan. 15 ARTonTAP 2022 October 7, 2022 Abbas Kiarostami: Beyond the Frame October 15, 2022-January 15, 2023 Art and Activism at Tougaloo College Feb. 18-May 14 Oklahoma Contemporary Destination Oklahoma Through Oct. 17 Gonzálo Lebrija: Breve historia del tiempo Aug. 4-March 27 La casa que nos inventamos: Contemporary Art

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Theatre Tulsa

Tulsa’s beloved local theater is jam-packed with performances during its 2022-2023 season. The company puts on a variety of shows in diﬀerent categories – including the Broadway Series, Play Series, Academy for up-and-coming young actors, and the Adventure Series, which showcases new stories and experiences. In the Broadway Series, don’t miss Something Rotten Aug. 12-28; Little Shop of Horrors just in time for Halloween on Oct. 21-30; 1776 running Jan. 13-29; and Kinky Boots from April 28 to May 7. In the Play Series, Our Town kicks oﬀ Nov. 11-20, and American Son runs March 31-April 9. As for the last two sectors, highlights include Monty Python’s Spamalot School Edition, Nov. 3-6; and Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids Edition May 12-14. For more information, visit theatretulsa.org.

From Guadalajara Sept. 11-Jan. 9 Open House Sept. 23-24 Fugitive Speech Nov. 3-Feb. 20 Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Feb. 2-May 22 ArtNow: The Soul is a Wanderer June 22-Sept. 18 Paycom Center All This Future Tour featuring Hillsong United and Lauren Daigle Aug. 10 Kevin Hart Aug. 14 My Chemical Romance Aug. 20 Kevin Gates Aug. 23 Pitbull Sept. 4 Backstreet Boys Sept. 14 PBR Team Series Sept. 16-19 Pearl Jam Sept. 30 Shawn Mendes Sept. 27 Keith Urban Sept. 30

Koe Wetzel Oct. 1 Ozuna Oct. 16 Christian Nodal Oct. 28 Greta Van Fleet Nov. 4 Turnpike Troubadours Nov. 12 Judas Priest Nov. 20 Luke Combs Dec. 9-10 Philbrook Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism Through Sept. 11 Martine Gutierrez: Indigenous Woman Through Nov. 27 Rembrandt to Monet: 500 Years of Painting from Joslyn Art Museum Feb. 19-May 28 Slumgullion: The Venerate Outpost Ongoing Sam Noble The Bearded Lady Project Through Sept. 25 Hall of World Cultures Ongoing Hall of Ancient Life Ongoing

Hall of Natural Wonders Ongoing Hall of People of Oklahoma Ongoing Signature Symphony Rachmaninoff and the Dance Floor Oct. 1 Christmas in Tulsa featuring Signature Chorale Dec. 16-17 Legends and Swans featuring Andrew Sords Feb. 25 Tulsa Sings! American Jukebox featuring Scott Coulter and Tulsa Sings! Finalists April 8 Theatre Tulsa Something Rotten Aug.12-28 Little Shop of Horrors Oct. 21-30 Monty Python’s Spamalot School Edition Nov. 4-6 Our Town Nov. 11-20 1776 Jan. 13-29 American Song March 31-April 9

Kinky Boots April 28- May 7 Disney’s 101 Dalmations Kids Edition May 12-14 Tulsa Ballet Creations in Studio K Sept. 16-25 Carmen Nov. 4-6 The Nutcracker Dec. 9-23 Cinderella Feb. 9-12 Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music March 23-26 Signature Series May 11-14 Tulsa Botanic Garden Autumn in the Botanic Garden Sept. 22-Oct. 30 Beaujolais et Lumiere Dinner Nov. 18 Botanic Garden of Lights Nov. 25-Dec. 30 Tulsa Botanic Blooms March-April 2023 Tulsa Opera Gioachino Rossini’s The Italian Girl Oct. 28, 30 Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida

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Exciting programming and unique exhibitions comprise Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s many oﬀerings over the next calendar year. An ongoing exhibition, Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty tells a comprehensive story of Dale Chihuly’s groundbreaking career, and features works that have never been seen in OKC before now. Highlights from the Rose Family Glass Collection runs Sept. 3 through Jan. 15 and

explores the broad story of the Studio Glass movement, begun in the 1950s. Running Oct. 15 to Jan. 15, Abbas Kiarostami: Beyond the Frame highlights the works of the titular Iranian filmmaker, photographer and visual artist. Lastly, Art and Activism at Tougaloo College can be seen Feb. 18-May 14 and puts on display the first-ever collection in Mississippi dedicated to modern art. For more information, visit okcmoa.com.

Feb. 25 Tobias Picker’s Emmeline May 12, 14 Tulsa PAC World Stage Theatre Company presents: Driving Miss Daisy Sept. 15-25 TPAC presents: Pirate School Nov. 10-11 OKMEA 2023 Jan. 18-21 World Stage Theatre Company presents: Terminus Feb. 2-12 Theatre North presents: Paradise Blue Feb. 18-26 TPAC presents: The Secret Agency Feb. 16-18 TPAC presents: Cenicienta March 10 Theatre North presents: N April 22-30 Celebrity Attractions and TPAC present: Discovery Awards May 25

Tulsa Town Hall Theresa Payton Sept. 23 Jon Meacham Nov. 18 Jean Chatzky Jan. 13 Richard Dreyfuss March 3 Jonna Mendez April 28 Tulsa Symphony Walt Disney Animation Studios: A Decade in Concert Sept. 9 Chamber Music Series: Schubert Sept. 16 Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 Sept. 24 Chamber Orchestra Series: Haydn’s Symphony No. 83 Oct. 2 Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances Oct. 8 Chamber Music Series: Dvorak Nov. 11 Dvorak Symphony No. 7 Nov. 19

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FOOD, DRINK AND OTHER PLEASURES

A Seed that Blossomed

Lisa Becklund and Linda Ford welcome Oklahomans to their new Italian restaurant, il seme.

The panzanella al pomodoro comes with ripe market cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, rosemary and toasted focaccia. All photos by Stephanie Phillips

here are over a million restaurants in the United States. Each year, the James Beard Foundation chooses the 20 best to compete for its Outstanding Restaurant Award. This past year, Lisa Becklund and Linda Ford’s restaurant Living Kitchen – il seme’s sister restaurant – was among those chosen. But long before Living Kitchen set the gold standard for farm-to-table dining in the state, long before Lisa Becklund even moved to Oklahoma, bought a farm in Depew and redesigned her life, she was an acclaimed chef whose cozy Seattle restaurant was known nationwide. Travel and Leisure magazine named La Medusa one of America’s Top 50 Restaurants. Becklund’s rich, evocative, painstakingly created pasta dishes became known as Sicilian soul food. “La Medusa was the perfect restaurant,” Becklund recalls. “We did everything ourselves, even laid the tiles. It was a work of love, and we cooked what we loved. We

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wanted to be like a home in Sicily.” Becklund spent many months on that island, visiting humble homes and tiny trattorias. “They taught me to use every part of a plant,” she says, “to use the greens and stem from a cauliflower. They taught me that to waste any part of a vegetable is a sin.” Now, she says, opening il seme in downtown Tulsa “is like coming full circle for me. When I first moved to Oklahoma, I wanted to disappear into farming. I wanted to find peace, and I did. But I missed this. I didn’t realize how much I missed it until the opportunity to open il seme arose.” Pasta was always Becklund’s first love. Sometimes, even now, she dreams of it. On this particular warm summer evening, you’ll find her cooking, pouring tons of love and care into pasta dishes that are meant to be savored. “When I make pasta, I don’t use an extruder. That’s too industrial,” she says. “I make it the least modern way I can. I hand roll the dough, I let it dry, let it rest and fer-

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Left: The red pepper and goat chese cavatelli comes with roast garlic, oyster mushrooms, cream and goat cheese.

ment. It takes 24 hours. It takes time to develop its flavors.” By making pasta this way, Becklund forms a link in a chain of cooks that stretches back centuries. “I feel like I belong to the pasta rather than it belongs to me,” she says. “I belong to the Earth that grew the wheat, the miller who ground the wheat. I have respect for these things.” Jordan Hawley, formerly chef de cuisine at Amelia’s and now in the same position here, agrees with the sentiment: “I feel myself a part of a long lineage,” he says. He’s learned a lot about pasta since signing on. Becklund has great respect for tradition, but her dishes don’t slavishly follow them. “I’m familiar enough to branch out on my own,” she says. “It’s collaborative,” seconds Hawley. “I have input. The sauces and pastas are pretty traditional. But with all the fresh produce from the farmer’s markets, it’s fun to play around.” All of the meats, all of the dairy, and almost all the produce are from Oklahoma. But some things are from Italy, including the flour. (Which flour is a carefully guarded secret.) With so many options, what’s Becklund’s favorite pasta dish? “The fettuccine marinara,” she says. “It’s the simplest thing, just olive oil, tomatoes,

garlic and salt. Some would think it’s boring. But there’s the perfect caramelization of garlic, the perfect balance of acid and salt. Someone I respect once told me that you have no business making complex things unless you can make the simplest thing to perfection.” And that fettuccine is, indeed, perfection. But how about more complex things? “Oh, the arancini! It’s almost junk food, but it’s so rich, so creamy and crunchy, it’s almost sinful,” she says. And then there’s the bucatini with summer squash. “It’s about caramelizing that sauce, caramelizing that garlic, then you hit it with the pasta water and boom!” Becklund has been cooking pasta professionally for decades, but “I don’t feel like I’m an expert,” she says. “I feel like an active student. I’m constantly learning. I don’t think I’ll ever be an expert. And that gives me the freedom to mess up a bit.” But try to find even a single mistake at il seme. You won’t. BRIAN SCHWARTZ

Photo courtesy Made with Love

Below: Chef and owner Lisa Becklund stands with her chef de cuisine, Jordan Hawley.

MADE WITH LOVE

Nestled within the bustling Plaza District of Oklahoma City, Made with Love lives up to its name. The simple but over arching philosophy at the restaurant? Good food evokes a great mood – and you should have both in abundance. With a welcoming environment and plenty of healthy, high-quality dishes to try for brunch, lunch and dinner, you’ll certainly need to visit more than once to get your fill. If you’re coming in early, try the Good Day Sunshine smoothie with orange, mango, banana, carrot and tumeric. Then, nosh on brunch options that include the garbanzo omelet with three eggs, house chickpea salsa, cilantro and avocado aioli; or, go sweet with the buckwheat protein pancakes, replete with two eggs, sausage-spinach hash or tofu scramble and avocado. Keep it rolling at lunchtime with healthy options that include ample soups and salads, plus sandwiches including a turkey club and braised beef melt. Dinner entrees include seared ahi tuna, lentil tacos and grill pork chops, with shareables like deviled eggs, hummus three ways and a variety of dips. Along with tempting mocktails and a generous selection of local and wellknown beers, Made with Love also serves up cocktails like the Bloodhound, with grapefruit vodka, blood orange juice, thyme and seltzer. Top the night off with desserts like the garden cake or a seasonal pie and you’ll be set for the evening. Made with Love is open TuesdaySaturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the kitchen closes daily between 4-5. On Friday and Saturday, the bar is open until midnight. 1738 N.W. 16th Ste. A, Oklahoma City; eatmadewithlove.com. MARY WILLA ALLEN

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TA S T E | CHEF CHAT

A Culinary Destiny

Surrounded by talented cooks his whole life, chef Quinn Carroll ensures everyone in his kitchen is treated like family. Quinn Carroll helms Frida Southwest in OKC’s Paseo District. Photos courtesy HumanKind Hospitality Services

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uinn Carroll’s success as a chef might have as much to do with his character as his skills in the

kitchen. “I treat everyone with kindness,” says Carroll, executive chef at Frida Southwest in Oklahoma City. “There’s a misconception that chefs need to be these angry, cocky people.” Carroll, 33, taught himself Spanish so as to better communicate with his employees. “Our entire kitchen is Honduran, Guatemalan and Mexican,” he says. “We only speak Spanish in the kitchen. We’re a very close crew.” Frida Southwest is one of several Oklahoma City restaurants owned by Humankind Hospitality. It opened in July 2019 in a new, architect-designed building in the Paseo District, named for Frida Kahlo, the Mexican painter and political activist. Carroll describes his cuisine as a “tapestry” of Southern comfort and Mexican-inspired dishes. “Southwest borrows from many other regions,” he says. The OKC native was very young when he discerned his calling, he says. “I came from a family where food was very important. Both my father and mother were very good cooks; my mom made everything from scratch, including condiments. She would do a lot of Southern and Mexicaninspired dishes.” At age 15, he was hired by the iconic Coit’s drivein and restaurant, and by 16, he was a line cook at Deep Fork Grill.

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Within a week there, he says, “I knew that professional kitchens were what I wanted to do all my life.” He continued his upward trajectory at restaurants such as Café Nova, Red Prime Steakhouse and Cheever – jobs which he describes as “building blocks for who I am today.” He was on vacation when he received a call inviting him to be part of opening Frida. He started work in May in advance of the July opening, creating every dish on the menu. Opening day was “thrilling,” he says, but also stressful “because you are trying to perform at your absolute best level. “The food that we serve at Frida, if I were going out and wanted to eat, our cuisine is what I want,” he says. Appetizers include burnt end flautas, seafood tamales and Southwest spring rolls. Dinner menu items are ample, including stacked enchiladas, vegan flautas, Chilean sea bass, seared duck breast and shrimp and grits. Every month, he creates five new chef ’s specials. After weathering the early days of COVID-19, Frida reopened to serve dinner only, with brunch on weekends. With the new format, “we’ve doubled and probably tripled our sales as far as occupancy; we are so busy,” he says. “I’m grateful to Oklahoma City for that. “We’ve had the same crew since we opened,” he says. “Being together for the past three and a half years, going through COVID, we are very close.” KIMBERLY BURK

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NABATI

Creative Mediterranean and vegan dishes beckon from the Nabiti menu, including the Zaatar pizza, a sublime perfection of herbs, olive oil and tomatoes, and the classic veggie with olives, onion, green peppers, marinara and mushrooms. Entrées can be gluten free, like the Majadarah, a platter of rice with lentil beans, fried onions and salata. Sandwiches include a pita or wrap version of falafel with hummus, tomato and lettuce dressed with garlic tahini. Salads oﬀer the house tabbouleh with parsley, quinoa, tomato and cucumber. Sides are plentiful, like stuﬀed grape leaves, cabbage rolls, baba ganoush, roasted potatoes, rice and cooked vegetables. Don’t forget the baklava in pistachio, chocolate, coconut and pumpkin spice. 7101 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City; nabatiokc.com

Sugar Llamas

Photo courtesy Nabati

Sugar Llamas is a quirky and colorful ice cream parlor, coffee house and local donut shop – all with the very best in ingredients. Goodies include coffee, of course, custom-blended from a curated and exclusive blend of specially roasted, exotic beans. The ice cream is a Midwestern, award-winning, creamerysourced specialty, and the donuts are all served warm, fresh out of the fryer. Ice cream creations include the Llama Smash with two scoops of your choice of ice cream smashed between hot, fried donut. Ice cream flavors include ‘llamalicious vanilla’ with chunks of red and blue cookie dough, or try ‘cocoloco chocolate’ with fudge and chocolate chunks. Donut specialties include the Boss Hog, offering maple drizzle with bacon. Customizable special orders are available – along with delivery. 10030 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa; 921 E. Kenosha, Broken Arrow; sugarllamas.com

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Mutti’s German, Lawton

You’re treated like family, with authentic German beer and a menu of Bavarian schnitzels and other specialties, at Mutti’s German. Schnitzel is a tenderized pork cutlet, deep fried with topping choices including lemon or shredded Parmesan. Try it Jagger-style with creamy brown mushroom gravy, or Ziegeuner-style with paprika gravy, bell peppers and sautéed onions. Other menu highlights are bratwurst ( fried sausage), knackwurst (boiled sausage) and appetizers like pretzels and cheese, beer batter brats and schnitzel fingers. Sides include fried corn, German potato salad, red cabbage, sauerkraut and home fries. 1410 S.W. Sheridan Rd., Lawton; facebook.com/muttislawton TRACY LEGRAND

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THEATRE TULSA PRESENTS: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Aug. 12-28 Tulsa

PAC Two brothers write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and 21st-century Broadway. theatretulsa.org

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS PRESENTS: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Aug. 23-28 Tulsa PAC One of

Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood and Broadway. celebrityat-

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CONCERTS

AMERICAN AQUARIUM

Aug. 5 Cain’s Ballroom This

rock pop band visits Tulsa for one night only. cainsballroom.com

JASON ALDEAN Aug. 6

BOK Center Multiplatinum

entertainer Jason Aldean will gear up for the road this summer with his Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour. bokcenter.com

THE DEAD SOUTH Aug. 6 Cain’s Ballroom The Dead

South is a folk-bluegrass musical ensemble based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. cainsballroom.com

THE LUMINEERS Aug. 17 BOK Center The Lumineers are bringing the Brightside World Tour to BOK Center. bokcenter.com

POISON Aug. 20 BOK

Center Make sure to catch

this legendary rock band at BOK Center with Cinderella’s Tom Keifer. bokcenter.com

ART

KITE & NATANI NOTAH: IN THE REALM OF MIRACLES Aug. 5-Sept. 25 108 Contemporary Kite, aka Suzanne

Kite, is an Oglala Lakota performance artist, visual artist and composer.

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FRIDA KAHLO, DIEGO RIVERA, AND MEXICAN MODERNISM Through Sept.

11 Philbrook Museum of Art This exhibition tells the

story of two of the 20th century’s most iconic artists, their tumultuous love aﬀair, and their shared aim of rebuilding a

A JAM-PACKED MONTH

Gather the family and visit numerous community events in Tulsa, OKC and other cities this month. Tulsa offers the Second Saturday Architecture Tour on Aug. 13, which will explore the Tulsa Underground and its fascinating maze of tunnels. Featuring comedians like Rory Scovel, Dan Soder and Dina Hashem, the Blue Whale Comedy Festival runs Aug. 25-27 at Cain’s Ballroom and other locations in downtown Tulsa. There, you can enjoy four days of hilarity. Top the weekend off with Wild Brew on Aug. 27 at the Cox Business Convention Center, where some of Tulsa’s most beloved restaurants team up with breweries around the country for a great day of dining and drinking. For an adrenaline rush, head to Horror Con on Aug. 6-7 at OKC’s Remington Park. If you’re in search of a weekly get-together, venture to Myriad Botanical Gardens every Sunday for the Twilight Concert Series, taking place on the gardens’ lawns. And on-the-water fun can be found at the World Paddlesport Festival on Aug. 27 at RiverSport OKC, where you can watch vibrant national identity in postrevolution Mexico. philbrook.org

MARTINE GUTIERREZ: INDIGENOUS WOMAN Through Nov. 27

Philbroko Indigenous Woman began in 2014 when artist Martine Gutierrez (American/Mayan, b. 1989) served as art director, photographer and model to create an entire world of high fashion in a 124-page glossy magazine. philbrook.org

SLUMGULLION: THE VENERATE OUTPOST Ongoing Philbrook Museum of Art Philbrook is proud

to partner with award-winning artist Karl Unnasch to present Slumgullion, a full-scale log cabin built from the skeleton of a late1800s pioneer home. philbrook.org

SPORTS

74TH NATIONAL YOUTH WORLD APPALOOSA SHOW

Through Aug. 2 Expo Square

Enjoy some equine excellence at the Youth World Appaloosa Show. exposquare.com

TULSA DRILLERS BASEBALL Aug. 9-14, 30-31 ONEOK Field

America’s favorite pastime returns to ONEOK Field. miln.com/tulsa

NSBA WORLD CHAMPION-

SHIP SHOW Aug. 12-21 Expo Square Visit the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex to see this championship. exposquare.com

TULSA FC SOCCER Aug. 20, 24,

27 ONEOK Field Professional

soccer is back in Tulsa with the FC. fctulsa.com

TULSA REINING CLASSIC

Aug. 30-Sept. 4 Expo Square See

some of the best riders in the country at the Tulsa Reining Classic. exposquare.com

SIMULCAST HORSE RACING Through Nov. 5 Expo Square Fair Meadows is home

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FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL

Aug. 5 Downtown Tulsa Since

2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the First Friday Art Crawl. travelok.com

WOODCARVING & FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL Aug. 12-13 Broken

Arrow Community Center Witness

rowers compete in the ICF 2022 Canoe Sprint Super Cup and Stand Up Paddling World Cup. If you find yourself in Enid on Aug. 5-6, mosey down to the Gaslight Theatre for the annual FLY Film Festival, which screens independent movies and celebrates the art of filmmaking. The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival and Rodeo on Aug. 11-13 in Jeff Davis Park is another highlight that showcases the town’s delicious crop of fruit and offers carnival rides and entertainment. And you can soar above the town at the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival, also Aug. 12-13 in Shawnee. Photo by Georgia Read courtesy Riversport

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Center Kevin Gates brings the Big Lyfe Tour to Oklahoma City. paycomcenter.com

Center See the comedian on his Reality Check tour. paycomcen-

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OKC BROADWAY PRESENTS: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Aug. 16-21 Civic Center

Music Hall After an incredible run

SECOND SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE TOUR: TULSA UNDERGROUND Aug. 13 100 E. Second

center.com

St. Take a fun and educational

walking tour through downtown Tulsa’s Underground during August’s Second Saturday Architecture Tour. tulsaarchitecture.org

BLUE WHALE COMEDY FESTIVAL Aug. 25-27 Cain’s Ballroom Savor four days of hilarity

on Broadway, Audience Choice Award-winner Pretty Woman: The Musical is now on tour. okccivic-

AMANDA MIGUEL & ANA VICTORIA VERDAGUER Aug.

20 Rose State College See the mom

and daughter comedy duo Amanda and Ana. okcciviccenter.com

CONCERTS

THIRD EYE BLIND Aug. 1 Zoo

bluewhalecomedyfestival.com

Amphitheatre Dust oﬀ those Docs and head to the Zoo Amphitheatre in Oklahoma City for a very special evening with Third Eye Blind.

Expo Square Get creative at the exhil-

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Aug. 6,

when the Blue Whale Comedy Festival takes over the Tulsa Arts District.

MAKER FAIRE TULSA Aug. 27

erating Make Faire, coming to Tulsa for one day only. exposquare.com

WILD BREW Aug. 27 Cox Business Center Wild Brew brings together

some of Tulsa’s most delicious restaurants and first-rate beers from around the U.S. wildbrew.org

IN OKC

PERFORMANCES

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13, 20, 27 RiverSport OKC Spend your summer Saturdays surrounded by water, great music and a fantastic view of the Oklahoma City skyline during the Summer Music Series at Riversport OKC. riversportokc.org.

ALL THIS FUTURE TOUR Aug.

10 Paycom Center See Hillsong United and Lauren Daigle on tour. paycomcenter.com

FRANCO ESCAMILLA Aug. 5 Civic Center Music Hall Enjoy

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE Aug. 20 Paycom

ter.com

has announced additional North American tour dates. paycom-

popular Mexican comedian Franco Escamilla. okcciviccen-

AN EVENING WITH VINCE GILL Aug. 12 Civic Center Music Hall One of the most popular

RIVERSPORT OKC

artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his topnotch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. okcciviccenter.com

seasoned craftsmen transform wood, ceramics and other materials into works of art. eowa.us/

newsevents.html

Center My Chemical Romance

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KEVIN GATES Aug. 23 Paycom

ART

AKUCA SAKTUBA MARIE CLARK SHOW Through Aug.

will be a solo exhibition featuring local Native artist Alicia Saltina Marie Clark. dnagalleries.com

PRIX DE WEST INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBITION AND SALE Through Aug. 7 National

Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Featuring paintings and

sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists working today, the 50th annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum opens June 2.

nationalcowboymuseum.org

ASCENDANT: EXPRESSIONS OF SELF-DETERMINATION Through Aug. 14 Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art,

Norman The decades following World War II were rife with change on a global scale, no less so for Native American artists at the University of Oklahoma. ou.edu/fjjma

ART OF THE NORTHWEST COAST Aug. 27-May 1 National

Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum From painted totem

poles to ben wood boxes, northwest coast artwork is known across the world. nationalcowboymuseum.org

ern Heriage Museum The sesquicentennial of Yellowstone National Park is an opportunity to exhibit more of the National Cowboy Museum’s permanent art collection that focuses on the unique landforms and spaces in Yellowstone National Park. nationalcowboymuseum.org

LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS TO THE WEST

Through Feb. 19 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

From 1991 to 1996, Wilson Hurley devoted his life and artistic skills to creating five enormous triptychs that depict the grandeur of the American western landscape.

nationalcowboymuseum.org

CHIHULY THEN AND NOW: THE COLLECTION AT TWENTY Ongoing OKCMOA

Redesigned in collaboration with Chihuly Studio, Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty incorporates a unique design, featuring five decades of glass and painting and tells a comprehensive story of Chihuly’s groundbreaking career. okcmoa.com

SPORTS

WHEELER CRITERIUM Aug. 2, 9,

16, 23, 30 1701 S. Western Ave.

Gather your crew and head south of the Oklahoma River for the Wheeler Criterium. wheelerdistrict.com

AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Through Aug. 7 State Fair

Park See the best young riders in

THE PERFECT SHOT Through

the country compete during the AQHYWC. okcfairgrounds.co

Shot: Walter Iooss Jr. and the Art of Sports Photography includes over 80 photographs spanning 50 years of Iooss’ career. okcmoa.com

9-14, 23-28 Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Baseball returns to OKC with the Dodgers. milb.com/oklahoma-city m

Sept. 4 OKCMOA The Perfect

COLTER’S HELL: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK AT 150 Through Oct. 23 National Cowboy and West-

OKC DODGERS BASEBALL Aug.

USA SOFTBALL ALL-AMERICAN GAMES Aug. 12-Aug. 14 USA Soft-

ball Hall of Fame Complex The USA

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Softball All American Games is a prestigious tournament to be hosted at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District.

usasoftballallamericangames.com

12-14 State Fair Park Get your home

in tip-top shape at the annual Renovation and Landscaping Show.

okcfairgrounds.com

POOL AND SPA SHOW Aug. 19-21 State Fair Park Get prepped for next SUMMER SHOOTOUT BARREL RACING Aug. 18-21 Oklahoma State summer at the annual Pool and Spa Fair Park Watch some hard-hitting barrel racing at the Summer ShootOut Barrel Races at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.

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COMMUNITY

THUNDER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP Aug. 2-4 Cole Community

Center Enroll your child in an Oklahoma City Thunder Youth Basketball Camp this summer to help your aspiring basketball star learn technical fundamentals and development drills from the pros. travelok.com

VIBES Aug. 4 Downtown

Edmond Get ready to be inspired by visual arts and captivated by the sounds and sights of performers as you stroll the streets of Edmond and engage with the local community. edmondvibes.org

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK

Aug. 5 Paseo Arts District Visitors

Aug. 4-6 Flying W Arena, Seiling Bring the whole family out to the

annual Seiling Open Rodeo for three days of exciting events. travelok.com

ALL STAR TEAM ROPING FINALS Guthrie for a weekend spent watch-

extravaganza. okcfairgrounds.com

Creek Nation Omniplex Arena Okmul-

Riversport for the 2022 World Paddlesports Festival featuring the ICF 2022 Canoe Sprint Super Cup and 2022 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Cup. rivers-

FREEDOM RODEO AND OLD COWHAND REUNION Aug. 18-20

REPTICON REPTILE AND EXOTIC ing the All Star Team Roping ANIMAL CONVENTION Aug. 20-21 Finals. allstarteamroping.com State Fair Park See creatures of all OKMULGEE INVITATIONAL shapes and sizes during a two-day reptile RODEO AND FESTIVAL Aug. 12-13 WORLD PADDLESPORT FESTIVAL Aug. 27 800 Riversport Dr. Join

portokc.org

gee’s Invitational Rodeo is the nation’s oldest African-American rodeo, one of the state’s longest running rodeos. travelok.com

Rhodes Park, Freedom Experience COCKTAIL CRUISE Through Sept. 30 pure Americana and true Western Regatta Landing Unwind with a cocktail heritage at the annual Freedom Rodeo

paired with a beautiful Oklahoma sunset & Old Cowhand Reunion in northwest while sailing on Oklahoma River Cruises’ Oklahoma. freedomrodeo.com Cocktail Cruise. okrivercruises.com GREAT SALT PLAINS STAMPEDE

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PERFORMANCES

THE CEMENT OPRY Aug. 6 410 N.

RODEO Aug. 26-27 Alfalfa County

Fairgrounds, Cherokee Come join in at one of the best rodeo’s in northwest Oklahoma. travelok.com

COMMUNITY

Main, Cement The Cement Opry is a monthly live variety show held in the Jesse SALLISAW LION’S CLUB IPRA James Ballroom, which is located above RODEO Aug. 4-6 Sallisaw Rodeo the Cement Museum. travelok.com Grounds Bring the family and enjoy ARTINI Aug. 5 Oklahoma Science PAULS VALLEY OPRY Aug. 6 Pauls the annual Sallisaw Lion’s Club Museum Get dressed up and head Valley High School Auditorium The Pauls Rodeo, an event that consistently downtown for Oklahoma City’s largest Valley Opry revived a 1960s and 1970s trad- draws over 5,000 people each martini tasting. alliedartsokc.com tion built on traveling the state to play coun- year. travelok.com HORROR CON Aug. 6-7 Remington try, rock and folk music in a variety of clubs. MOUNTAIN VIEW FREE FAIR Aug. 4-6 Park Calling all goblins, ghouls and travelok.com Tolbert Park, Mountain View Established in ghosts - gather in Oklahoma City for 1915, the Mountain View Free Fair is an a gloriously spooky weekend at community fair and one of the oldest BROOKS AND DUNN Aug. 5 Choctaw annual Horror Con. horrorconokc.com community fairs in the state. travelok.com Casino and Resort, Durant See this counSUNDAY NIGHT TWILIGHT BBQ SHOWDOWN Aug. 5-6 2704 CONCERT SERIES Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 try duo live in person for one night N. Rockford Rd., Ardmore From only. choctawcasinos.com Myriad Botanical Gardens Bring a brisket to pork and ribs, HANKS WILLIAMS JR. Aug. 6 Choctaw barbecue lawn chair, a picnic and the whole guests at the annual United Way BBQ family to the Sunday Twilight Concert Casino and Resort, Durant Country Showdown in Ardmore are in for a legend Hank Williams Jr. visits Durant. Series on the Myriad Botanical tasting treat at this event in Regional choctawcasinos.com Gardens lawn. myriadgardens.org Park. travelok.com

CONCERTS

atre Enjoy a packed line-up of big

GINUWINE Aug. 6 Chotaw Casino and

Resort, Pocola Catch R&B artist Ginuwine

FLY FILM FESTIVAL Aug. 5-6

Gaslight Theatre, Enid The Fly Film live as he makes his way to the Choctaw Casino Hotel in Pocola. choctawcasinos.com Festival is a two-day independent film festival in downtown Enid celeEDMOND QUILT FESTIVAL Aug. KANE BROWN Aug. 20 Choctaw Casino brating the art of filmmaking and and Resort, Durant American singer/song- inspiring creativity. flyfilmfestival.art 12-13 Oklahoma Christian Univerwriter Kane Brown comes to the Choctaw sity Visit the Edmond Quilt Festival Casino and Resort. choctawcasinos.com ENID COMIC CON Aug. 6-7 Stride for tons of vendors, demonstrations Bank Center Channel your favorite and door prizes. edmondquiltguild.us superhero or villain, and head to the OKLAHOMA CITY RENOVATION Enid Comic Con. travelok.com

names in the hard rock and metal world. thezooamphitheatre.com

SPORTS

SEILING IPRA AND KPRA RODEO

TEXAS COUNTY FREE FAIR Aug.

AROUND TOWN

SPORTS AND ART PREVAIL

From art and sporting events to barrel racing and rodeos, Oklahoma is chock-full of events around the town. For art enthusiasts, visit 108 Contemporary from Aug. 5-Sept. 25 to view Kite & Natani Notah: In the Realm of Miracles. Another stop in Tulsa should be at Philbrook to view Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism, on view through Sept. 11. In OKC, enjoy the Akuca Saktuba Marie Clark Show through Aug. 7 at DNA Galleries, and Art of the Northwest Coast from Aug. 27-May 1 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Baseball and soccer reign supreme this summer. The Tulsa Drillers play at ONEOK Field Aug. 9-14 and 30-31, and the OKC Dodgers play at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Aug. 9-14 and 23-28. Stick around for Tulsa FC soccer, also at ONEOK, Aug. 20, 24 and 27. Support women’s sporting events at the USA Softball All-American Games, running Aug. 12-14 at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in OKC. Equine entertainment is also around every corner this month. Start with the Seiling IPRA and KPRA Rodeo on Aug. 4-6 at the Flying W Arena, then visit Guthrie’s All Star Team Roping Finals at the Lazy E. Arena Aug. 6-14. Then, venture to the Freedom Rodeo on Aug. 18-20 at Freedom’s Rhodes Park, and top the month off at the Summer Shoot Out Barrel Racing event, running Aug. 18-21 at OKC’s Oklahoma State Fair Park.

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AND LANDSCAPING SHOW Aug.

PHILBROOK

Aug. 6-14 Lazy E Arena, Guthrie Gather in the Lazy E Arena in

Show. okcfairgrounds.com

can enjoy art openings, wine tastings, live music and other activities. thepaseo.org

KATTFEST Aug. 9 Zoo Amphithe-

PNickolas Muray (American, 1892–1965). Frida Kahlo on Bench #5, 1939. Carbon print, 17 15/16 x 14 3/16”. The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection of 20th Century Mexican Art and the Vergel Foundation. © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives

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WHERE & WHEN | FILM AND CINEMA 10-13 Texas County Fairgrounds Bring the family and enjoy the Texas County Free Fair, held in Guymon. This annual county fair includes exhibits, an antique tractor pull, horse shows and much more. texas-

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STORIES ON THE SQUARE Aug. 10 Cherokee National Capitol, Tahlequah Listen to

Cherokee origin stories passed down from generations past at the recurring Stories on the Square event. visitcherokeenation.com

RUSH SPRINGS WATERMELON FESTIVAL AND RODEO Aug. 11-13 Jeff Davis

Park, Rush Springs Hosted each year in

August since 1948, the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival celebrates the local crop of watermelons with activities, carnival rides and plenty of old-fashioned, family-friendly entertainment for all. travelok.com

SUMMERFEST Aug. 11 12th and Main St., Collinsville Head to Collinsville on the second Thursday of every month (April through August) for Summerfest. collinsvillechamber.org/events

FIRELAKE FIREFLIGHT BALLOON FESTIVAL Aug. 12-13 1702 S. Gordon

Cooper Dr., Shawnee Watch the Shawnee

skyline transform into a mix of bright, brilliant colors as hot air balloons launch from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Powwow Grounds. firelakeballoonfest.com

WILL ROGERS & WILEY POST FLY-IN

Aug. 13 Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, Oologah Come watch more than 100 small

planes land at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch on the anniversary of Will Rogers’ and Wiley Posts’ Alaska plane crash. willrogers.com

BLANCHARD BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Aug. 19-20 Lions Park, Blanchard There’s

fun for the whole family as the best bluegrass bands in Oklahoma perform. cityof-

blanchard.us WINGS, WHEELS AND WISHES Aug. 20 Airman Aces Airport, Collinsville Come

watch small planes fly-in as you check out vintage airplanes, beautiful cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. travelok.com

WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL RODEO

Aug. 24-Aug. 27 American Legion Rodeo Grounds, Vinita The Will Rogers Memorial

Rodeo, a PRCA sanctioned rodeo held each year in Vinita, will feature all of the exciting rodeo events fans have come to expect. willrogersmemorialrodeo.com

OKLAHOMA FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING Aug. 26-Aug. 28 640 S. 40th St.,

Muskogee Hot air balloons will fill the sky over Muskogee’s Hatbox Field this August during the Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning. visitmuskogee.com

ORIGINAL CONTENT ABOUNDS No sequels or spin-offs this month! Drama, thrillers, fantasy and comedy are just a movie ticket away.

ugust soon arrives, and instead of blockbusters and sequels, it’s mostly a month filled with original films, unattached to previously existing IP. A rarity to be sure! Hopefully, these stories can pull you to the theater (and out of the heat) a few times in the coming weeks. First up, a psychological thriller called Resurrection. The story follows Margaret (Rebecca Hall) as she tries to protect herself from her abusive ex-boyfriend David (Tim Roth), who reappears after 22 years. The trailer has a slow burn vibe, full of anxiety and fear, as Roth looms large over Hall’s everyday activities. Reviews at Sundance were positive; you can check it out on Aug. 5 If you’d rather view a black comedy slasher film, check out Bodies Bodies Bodies. Starring Amandla Stenberg and Pete Davidson, the film finds a group of teens playing a murder mystery style game … only to, of course, find that someone has actually been killed by an unknown party. The trailer looks like a full on satire of: twenty-somethings; the era of digital dominance; and all those Gen Z terms that you’ll either get immediately or have absolutely no clue about. It releases Aug. 5. For another horror flick, look to Barbarian. Writ-

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ten and directed by Zach Cregger of The Whitest Kids U’ Know fame, the plot concerns a woman who is accidentally double-booked at an Airbnb with a stranger. Although she finds him off-putting, it becomes clear that there is much more going on in the building than just a weird accidental roommate. The film stars Bill Skarsgard, Justin Long and Georgina Campell, but the involvement of Cregger alone has me intrigued, especially considering there doesn’t appear to be any comedy. It releases on Aug. 12. (Just kidding, it’s Sept. 9 now – close enough!) Itching for drama? Keep an eye on Emily the Criminal. The film stars Aubrey Plaza as a woman saddled with debt so high that she gets involved with a credit card scam – which inadvertently pulls her into the seedy crime underworld of L.A. Written and directed by John Patton Ford, it looks to showcase Plaza’s dramatic chops in what will surely be an entertaining crime thriller. It releases on August 12th. If you thirst for a fantasy drama, try Three Thousand Years of Longing. Directed by George Miller, known for the Mad Max franchise, the film is based on The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye by A.S. Byatt and concerns a scholar, played by Tilda Swinton, as she encounters the titular Djinn (Idris Elba). He offers her three wishes, all of which lead to interesting consequences. It looks like a madhouse of effects and camerawork, anchored by a bizarre story and fun performances. It releases Aug. 31. Finally, the second part of the final season of Better Call Saul should be about halfway over by now, and I implore you to watch it as soon as you can. Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn have never been better, and the conclusion looks to be absolutely thrilling. It airs Monday nights on AMC. DREW JOSEPH ALLEN

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CLOSING THOUGHTS

Colonel Scott Preston

ol. Scott Preston, the Commander and District Engineer of the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is the senior military officer and engineer of the district. Along with overseeing more than 700 engineers and professionals, Preston focuses specifically on Civil Works, Military Programs and the Operations of USACE projects and activities for all of Oklahoma, as well as southern Kansas and north Texas. His operational deployments include Operation Joint Guardian, Kosovo, in 1999; Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2008; and Operation Enduring Freedom in 2010. Additionally, he is a husband, father and a licensed Professional Engineer. We sat down with Preston and got his thoughts on …

… when his interest in engineering began.

I’ve wanted to be an engineer since I was a kid. When I went to college, I knew I wanted to do engineering because it takes science and makes it into something you can use. I was specifically interested in civil engineering because it’s broader and covers more areas – soils, dams, bridges, water, harbors – all kinds of areas. I love that broad piece of engineering.

… lessons he’s learned from deployments, and from life in general.

I think the number one thing is that it’s about the relationships, fostering positive relationships – with superiors, peers, partners, subordinates. Really, having good relationships is what accomplishes the mission. I’ve served tours [around the world] … and it was important to build rapport with locals and show what you can do to help them.

… his volunteerism with Boy Scouts of America and Lambda Chi Alpha.

When I grew up, my dad and grandfather were both Boy Scouts, so I wanted to do it and ended up going through the whole process and becoming an Eagle Scout. When I went to college, I didn’t do much, but once I had kids, I remembered how much I loved that program. The values, getting outdoors, working with adults – I wanted my kids to experience those things. I have two kids. One is an Eagle Scout; she’s one of two girls that 64

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were the first in Tulsa to get to Eagle Scout – she lives and breathes Scouting. My son has been in it since Cub Scouts. As for Lambda Chi Alpha, I was in that fraternity in college. It’s a great atmosphere to mentor young men, help them to become productive citizens and learn a lot of life lessons.

… the civilian employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We have a lot of civilian employees; they don’t wear the uniform but they are all patriots. They love serving the American people. They could easily quit and find a job in the private sector or at a major corporation and probably get paid more, but they love the feeling of what they provide the American people.

… his greatest accomplishment.

Earning the title of a Professional Engineer. That has definitely been the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. It shows true commitment to the process, and I earned that right.

… his love of Oklahoma.

Although I’m from Missouri, Oklahoma is my second home. I think we [he and his family] would stay here forever if I didn’t have family in Missouri. It’s a great place to raise a family. I’ve lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Kansas … and Tulsa is the perfect size. It’s a big city, but not too big, and it has such an interesting history. I’ve read up on the Dust Bowl, and I’m also a Civil War buff and participate with a local organization here.

… what he does in his oﬀ-hours.

Scouting is the main one – I participate in events a couple times a month. I just recently staffed a Cub Scout camp. As for hobbies, I’m Photo courtesy the U.S. a collector. I’ve got Army Corps of Engineers lots of stamps, comic books, military items ONLINE and a range of things. TO READ MORE, VISIT I love collecting and learning the historical OKMAG.COM/ significance of things. SCOTTPRESTON

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