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BEER History, myths and interviews with Oklahoma craft brewers

Image Matters High Tech and NONINVASIVE PROCEDURES: Common Sense SAFE AND QUICK STUDENTS BALANCE THE LATEST DIGITAL TOOLS AND OLD-FASHIONED STRATEGIES

Senior Savvy OLDER GENERATIONS JOIN THE SOCIAL MEDIA WORLD

Dr. Fazel is turning his family history into a life lesson for others.

Experience teaches people about life, and drives some people—like Dr. Poorya Fazel—to make life better for others. “My grandfather died of cardiac disease when he was only 57,” said Dr. Fazel. “I was 8 at the time and it made me sad, but it also made me curious about medicine in general.” Today, as a structural and interventional cardiologist at the Heart Hospital at Saint Francis, Dr. Fazel specializes in fixing problems before they become bigger problems. He performs minimally invasive surgery to repair or replace heart valves and peripheral and coronary arteries, and helps his patients manage risk factors that can lead to heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, early onset diabetes and family history. “Genetics is one factor in heart disease—as they say, you can’t choose your family,” he said. “But there are so many things you can choose, like a healthy diet and lifestyle, that can greatly reduce your risk of developing cardiac issues.”

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49 Private School Guide

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With many quality private schools in Oklahoma, you may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to choose just one, whether it’s elementary, middle or high school. Oklahoma Magazine’s Private School Guide can help.

52 Image Ma ers

Many nonsurgical procedures exist for those who want to improve their looks without going under the knife.

56 Senior Savvy

Older adults are as eager and as capable of adopting new technologies as younger generations.

High Tech and Common Sense

Students ﬁnd success with a balance between the latest digital tools and old-fashioned educational strategies.

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60 Beer ABCs

Whether you fancy stouts, pilsners, pale ales or sours, Oklahoma has plenty of craft brewers to try. We offer the history of the hoppy drink, the different types to inbibe, health myths and interviews with some of Oklahoma’s ﬁnest brewers. Prost!

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OUR BEER FEATURE COVERS THE HISTORY OF BREW, COMMON MYTHS AND INTERVIEWS WITH FOUR OKLAHOMA CRAFT BREWERS.

History, myths and interviews with Oklahoma craft brewers

Image Matters High Tech and NONINVASIVE PROCEDURES: Common Sense SAFE AND QUICK STUDENTS BALANCE THE LATEST DIGITAL TOOLS AND OLD-FASHIONED STRATEGIES

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Ned’s Starlite Lounge, run by a dynamic father-son duo, mixes retro digs and comfort food at a vintage spot in north OKC.

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Armstrong Auditorium offers a combination of lighthearted jazz and revered orchestral pieces this month.

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Portraying a Vicious War ABOVE: RE-ENACTMENT SOLDIERS FIRE A VOLLEY AT THE BATTLE OF ROUND MOUNTAIN NEAR YALE. BELOW: SOLDIERS PREPARE FOR THE BATTLE OF ROUND MOUNTAIN TO BEGIN. PHOTOS BY CURTIS PAYNE

klahoma’s living history interpreters know much about Civil War battles in what was then Indian Territory. They especially want to honor the sacrifices of the men who slept in canvas tents. “The deprivation of the soldier is not usually taught in any history class,” says Rick Harding, a battlefield reenactor and living history interpreter in Bartlesville. “The common soldier had to march hundreds of miles at a time, sleep in all kinds of weather and eat salt pork or dried beef or nothing at all for days and weeks at a time.” Re-enactors portray engagements on designated weekends at the Honey Springs Battlefield in

Across Oklahoma, living history exhibits and battle re-enactments bring lessons of the past to new generations.

Checotah, near Yale for the Battle of Round Mountain and outside Durant for the Battle of Middle Boggy. The gatherings usually begin with a student day on Friday. The public may come the other days to walk through the camps, talk to living history interpreters and shop at vendor booths. “Re-enactments are incredible,” says Steve Hawkins, director of marketing at the Oklahoma History Center. “The uniforms are as close to accurate as they can get. They go to great lengths, do hundreds of hours of study on the history of the event.” Thousands travel annually 4 miles west of Yale to the Round Mountain re-enactment, Feb. 16-17 this year, says Mike Cavenah, vice president of the Round Mountain Trust. The Grand Ball that Saturday night features dance lessons, period music and refreshments that would have been served in the 1860s. “We are celebrating … the lives of the people who fought in that struggle on both sides,” says Cavenah, who coaches and teaches history at Mounds High School. “If you don’t know your country’s history, it’s hard to take pride in your history.” Students of the war often say their interest began when they were young. Erick McBroom, an antiques dealer FEBRUARY 2019 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

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from Oklahoma City, recalls the day he got hooked. “I went to the library in Pauls Valley to do homework and saw a photo of General Lee,” he says. “I had thought he would look like Napoleon with gold trim on his uniform and be all flamboyant. He was just a humble-looking man with a gray suit. I checked out my first book on Robert E. Lee that day.” McBroom says interpreters “try not to put any kind of spin on it. There were brave and great people on both sides.” Mike Sheriff, a retired electrical engineer from Norman, loves to go to classrooms on behalf of the Oklahoma Historical Society and explain uniforms and gear. “Before I tell them how to load the musket, I have them do fitness exams,” says Sheriff, explaining that a soldier needed to have at least one upper and one lower tooth on the same side of his mouth for tearing off the end of the paper cartridge holding a lead ball and gunpowder. Lynn Shackelford, of Choctaw, owns several muskets carried in the Civil War – the realization of a childhood dream. “In Krebs, where I was raised, there was a general store,” he says. “In the back was a Civil War musket. I wanted that as a child, but there was no way that was ever going to happen. We were too poor for that.” Shackelford bought a reproduction musket from a co-worker at Tinker Air Force Base and joined a re-enactment group. His wife taught him how to use her sewing machine; he soon began stitching up Union and Confederate uniforms and flags for his color guard, which took first place seven times in Edmond’s Libertyfest Parade. Adam Lynn, director of the Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center, says this year’s reenactment is the first weekend in November. Of the 107 documented Civil War conflicts in Oklahoma, Honey Springs was the largest, with 6,000 fighting for the Confederacy and 3,000 for the Union on July 17, 1863. “The Union victory solidified 12

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NATIVE AMERICANS IN THEIR TRADITIONAL DRESS ARE REPRESENTED IN THE RE-ENACTMENT OF THE BATTLE OF ROUND MOUNTAIN.

federal control of Indian Territory for the remainder of the Civil War,” Lynn says. “And historians believe this to be one of the most culturally diverse conflicts to take place.” Among those at Honey Springs were Native Americans fighting for the Confederacy and the Union’s Indian Home Guards and the 1st Kansas Colored Regiment. Lynn says the permanent exhibit at the new visitor center will open this year and showcase artifacts found on the battlefield, including cannon balls, guns and belt buckles. Middle Boggy re-enactments are biennial at Fort Washita, with the next one planned for 2020, says site manager Jim Argo, adding that re-enactment groups have proposed a muster this year, but no date is set. The Civil War in Oklahoma “was such a

vengeful war,” says Jason Harris, director of the Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher. “Homes were burned; crops were burned. Stand Watie [a Cherokee Confederate general] massacred 125 Colored Infantrymen cutting hay in the field.” Jay Hannah – a Bancfirst executive vice president, leader in the Cherokee Nation, descendent of Watie and lifelong student of the Civil War – says his tribe’s involvement in the conflict was complicated. The Trail of Tears, which began in 1830, was followed by a Cherokee civil war over the treaty that brought the tribe to Oklahoma, says Hannah, whose second-greatuncle, Cherokee leader James Starr, was assassinated. “The American Civil War for the Cherokee Nation was not so much an anti- or pro-slavery or secessionist-type environment,” Hannah says. “It was an opportunity to settle old scores left over from the Trail of Tears. Indian Country was the center of the universe for a lot of powerful forces coming together that caused the Civil War here to be exceptionally violent.” Hannah’s maternal relatives are from Arkansas, and ancestors on both sides fought at the Battle of Pea Ridge, northeast of Fayetteville. “In high school I could make great grades on papers mostly by interviewing my own relatives,” he says. KIMBERLY BURK

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DAVID COMINGDEER PLANES A STICKBALL STICK. PHOTO BY JOSH NEW

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Cherokee National Treasure

That is just one of David Comingdeer’s titles as he keeps the culture, language and heritage of his people alive.

avid Comingdeer has spent most of his 47 years dedicated to improving the lives of fellow Cherokees. The father of four and grandfather of six has been chief of the Echota Ground in Cherokee County for 17 years. It’s more of a cultural title than a political one, a lifetime appointment based on merit, leadership and service to the tribe. The ceremonial ground over which Comingdeer presides is what remains of the tribal area established when the U.S. government forcibly removed Cherokees from their original lands in northern Geor-

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gia, eastern Tennessee and other parts of the southeastern United States in winter 18381839. The Cherokees traveled along the Trail of Tears and settled in what eventually became Oklahoma. Echota, used as a dancing site and stomp ground several times a year, has a ceremonial ﬁre that’s kept burning. Comingdeer, who has traced his family back ﬁve generations, takes his role seriously. He sees himself as a cultural protector, one who stands for his people by passing Cherokee traditions and language to future generations. Comingdeer lives and breathes Cherokee culture and sees it as a full-time occupation.

In 2016, he retired from a 25-year career as a federal wildland firefighter for the Eastern Oklahoma Bureau of Indian Affairs; stationed in the Cherokee Nation, he fought wildfires in 22 states and 12 tribal jurisdictions. In 2014, Comingdeer was named a Cherokee National Treasure for his skill in stick-making, specifically for the primary equipment used in stickball. For hundreds of years, the game was used by southeastern tribes to settle political and other disputes in a nonviolent way. Also called the Little Brother of War, stickball fascinated European immigrants so much that many modern sports derived from it, such as lacrosse, field hockey and ice hockey. The previous year, Comingdeer and a group of fellow firefighters rebuilt 14 structures by hand at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, south of Tahlequah. Built in the late 1960s to resemble a prehistoric Cherokee village, the Diligwa, the center’s primary living exhibit, preserves Cherokee history and culture, but advancements in archaeology and anthropology had made the original structures obsolete. Comingdeer and his tribesmen hand-cut more than 2,000 logs before taking them to the site for the reconstructions. Recognition also came to Comingdeer in 2009 at the 25th anniversary of the lighting of the Cherokees’ ceremonial flame at their historic meeting place in Red Clay, Tennessee. This flame represented the 1984 alignment of the Eastern Band of Cherokees and the Cherokee Nation at the first joint council meeting to take place in 146 years – before the forced relocation. With a week’s notice, Comingdeer and seven of his firefighting rangers carried the ceremonial torch more than 170 miles from a reservation in North Carolina to relight the flame in Tennessee. Comingdeer ran 31 of those miles – and he considers it one of the greatest honors of his life. That’s what Comingdeer says his mission is all about. As the Echota Ground chief, “I am called to be there – steadfast, like a stone – for the Cherokee. My job is to say yes to my people.” With that lifetime appointment and an upcoming political bid for a seat on the Cherokee council in 2021, Comingdeer will say yes to his people for years to come. CHRISTY PHILLIPPE

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Lassoing a New Life OKC’s Rodeo Cinema, built in 1924, has re-created itself as an art-house haven for documentaries and independent films.

“PEOPLE HAVE RESPONDED STRONGLY TO THE EXPERIENCE OF A MOVIE AT RODEO CINEMA,” SAYS KIM HAYWOOD. “JUST COMING INTO THE MOVIE HOUSE, IT FEELS LIKE WALKING 90 YEARS INTO THE PAST, BUT WITH A MODERN TWIST.” PHOTO COURTESY RODEO CINEMA

n a world brimming with mega-IMAX theaters, unlimited internet streaming and ubiquitous rental kiosks, movie-viewing opportunities have expanded exponentially in the past decade. But for some folks, there’s nothing quite like the scent of buttered popcorn and a darkened, plush-seated, oldfashioned movie house for a flick fix. Enter Oklahoma City’s Rodeo Cinema. Executive director Kim Haywood says the movie house, which opened in 1924 in the historic Stockyard District and was relaunched in August, showcases “the best in independent film while offering guests a unique movie-watching experience.” Small, nonprofit theaters like Rodeo Cinema and Tulsa’s Circle Cinema are “often the only places in town showing the Oscar-nominated, non-blockbuster films,” Haywood says. “They make little to no money, but the people running them have a real passion for film.” She adds that the zealous group behind the cinema wants a “true art-house experience, available 365

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days a year. The main theater screen has 172 seats, and there are plans [for] two new screens being built in a nearby building. Each will have its own concessions and box office.” Independent films are the usual fare for small art-house theaters, Haywood says. They are made outside the traditional Hollywood studio system, with filmmakers responsible for their own funding and distribution. This grassroots cinema produces unique, interesting storytelling, devoid of the explosions and superheroes in mass-produced movies because “sometimes people just want to expand their minds and consciousness through film and cinema.” Highlights for 2019 include participation in the Indie Lens Pop-Up, a community event featuring documentaries from Independent Lens, a series on PBS. One of those films – Rumble: The Indians Who Rock the World – had a free preview and a post-show panel of speakers connected with the film last month. The movie shows how Native American influence is a missing chapter in music history. Another special program is a fes-

tival of ﬁlms called VHS and Chill on April 19, when the theater shows classic movies on the large screen, including the 30th anniversaries of 1980s movies Say Anything and Road House. Word is out that Rodeo Cinema is an adventure in and of itself. “People have responded strongly to the experience of a movie at Rodeo Cinema,” Haywood says. “Just coming into the movie house, it feels like walking 90 years into the past but with a modern twist. The seating is so comfortable and the food includes typical theater fare, but with some local touches like Oklahoma-made beef jerky, local chocolates and Oklahoma Gourmet Popcorn. “And we’re really excited about the upcoming installation of an antique pipe organ, which originally was used in the Orpheum Theater in Tulsa. Soon we’ll be showing silent movies as well as having music before and after ﬁlms.” Memberships are available, and volunteers are welcome. Visit rodeocinema.org for details and schedules. TRACY LEGRAND

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Requisites for Canine Royalty Oklahomans share the necessary qualities for dogs and judges to make the prestigious Westminster competition.

he Super Bowl of dog shows is the place to see the elite compete. With its prestigious history, the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show keeps man’s best friend (and entourage) coming back year after year, especially for PERRY PAYSON AND Oklahomans. OTHER OKLAHOMANS “It’s a long– HUMANS AND DOGS standing tradition – OFTEN APPEAR AT WESTMINSTER. and has an amazing PHOTO BY MILAN MIKLOS reputation in the dog show community, but it is also the one dog event that the whole country seems to be aware of,” says Fred C. Bassett, a Broken Arrow resident and three-time judge at Westminster. Westminster, the highest level of competition in the dog show community, is second only to the Kentucky Derby as the longest-running sports competition in the United States. The ﬁrst show, in 1877, was at New York’s Gilmore’s Garden, forerunner of Madison Square Garden. The Westminster is the only event to be held in all four versions of the Garden built since 1879. Bassett says the best judges in the country are invited to Westminster in addition to the 2,800 champion

show dogs across seven groups and about 200 breeds and varieties. “It’s a high honor to get invited to judge the show, and all of us invited treat it as such,” says Bassett, who has shown dogs since the early 1960s and judged them since the mid-’70s. “I’ve judged high-profile shows all over the world, and you have to have that kind of reputation to get invited.” Like many dog shows, Westminster is a process of elimination. The first step toward Best in Show is winning Best of Breed, with each slotted into one of the groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting and herding) in the next round. The winners in each group advance to the final round. Professional handler Perry Payson of Bixby says preparing a dog for the competition is a long-term commitment. “Ideally, preparation starts with a young puppy,” he says. “When you see a happy dog in the ring, there’s a lifetime of positive experiences and preparation behind that ‘pick-me-I’m-the-one’ look and attitude.” Payson, who has handled dogs since he was 11, says connecting with and showing affection to the dog is another important element to training for any dog show. “I can look at the structure and know how to promote the dog’s strengths, but first I have to get its attention and trust,” he says. “What I do is give the dog love. Then, when I’m in the ring, it’s me and that dog, and that connection.” Each breed has an official standard dictating the general appearance, movement, temperament and specific physical traits of the dog. Judges observe these attributes, in addition to other factors, when picking winners. “While the breed standard provides a set of criteria for a judge, to be competitive a dog must have a spark and pizzazz that make the judge think, ‘That’s the winner,’” Payson says. “Showiness and rapport with the handler make the difference in a good dog and a winner.” To learn more about the Feb. 11-12 show, visit westminsterkennelclub.org. ALAINA STEVENS

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Finding Solace in Writing

Tulsan Clifton Taulbert reflects on his family heritage, his writing career and the impact of community on his life.

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CLIFTON TAULBERT INSPIRES PEOPLE TO TAP IN TO THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. PHOTO BY JOSH NEW

didn’t know a writer lived inside of me.” Clifton Taulbert’s words at ﬁrst seem strange – coming as they do from an internationally recognized author and Pulitzer Prize nominee. But as he speaks about the power of community in his life, it becomes clear that the inspiration for his stories began many years ago, when Taulbert was a child, the great-great-grandson of slaves, growing up in the Mississippi Delta. Taulbert’s great-aunt Eleanor was with him the day when, as a young boy, he had a library door shut in his face because of the color of his skin. But her words at that time inspired him – “You only get mad for 15 minutes. Then you go do something about it.” What she did about it was to send letters to all the local colleges and ask them for whatever books they had to give away. She then passed them along to her great-nephew so he could build his own library. “She planted the seeds of writing within me,” the decades-long Tulsan says. Germination occurred, followed by

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growth, and, later, the best-selling book Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored, which Taulbert wrote when he was stationed stateside with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. While many of his fellow airmen coped with the loss of life and the brutality of war through drinking or other distractions, Taulbert took solace and found an emotional outlet in writing stories about his childhood … and never expected them to be published. (The memoir was not printed until 1989.) “It was the vehicle that took me out of the reality of war,” he says. Since the publication of his first book, everything that Taulbert has done draws from the power of community. As an entrepreneur and sought-after public speaker, Taulbert has influenced thousands of people with his message of self-sacrifice and positive outlook. But it all goes back to the concept of people helping people, to better each other and to improve society as a whole. “Being our brothers’ keepers – that’s what it’s really all about,” he says. CHRISTY PHILLIPPE

“As I think about Black History Month and what it means for me and for our country, I am reminded of the book I wrote entitled The Invitation, the story of the crossing of paths between the greatgranddaughter of slave owners, Miss Camille Cunningham Sharp, and me, the great-greatgrandson of slaves. Her simple invitation to me to ‘come to supper’ set the stage for a new understanding of the simple saying, ‘Good people ought not be strangers.’ To me, Black History Month is that kind of invitation: for fellow Americans – white, black or any other race – not to be strangers. It is the opportunity to know and appreciate each other as neighbors and to discover our shared humanity, our trials and triumphs, successes and failures. It mirrors my hope for America today: for us to understand the lingering lessons of race and place, while looking forward to the opportunity that remains – lending our hands and hearts to do our part in moving us closer to the ideals of a shared democracy.”

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Making Great Escapes

Isolated-room mysteries appeal to players who enjoy employing logic, solving puzzles and using all five senses.

ESCAPE ROOMS HAVE BECOME A POPULAR ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT OKLAHOMA.

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nthusiasts call them escape rooms, but at Eleventh Hour Enigma in Tulsa, the doors aren’t locked and nobody is tied up. Instead, players work in teams to advance toward the exit by using their brains … and a few other body parts. “You get together a group of friends, co-workers or family members,” says Melisa McCelvey, president of the attraction. “You have to complete the mission in a set amount of time by solving mysteries and riddles.” Parts of the game rely on the power of observation, but logical and sequential skills also come in handy. Players might ﬁnd themselves using all their senses. Tino Pascuzzi, co-owner of Sanctuary Escape in Oklahoma City, says he and business partner Louie Hernandez offer an “extremely immersive” experience. “We are very much a detail-oriented, set design adventure game,” he says.

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Eleventh Hour has two games. In Tulsa Time, players enact roles of law ofﬁcers trying to save the city from attack. Winchester’s Widow is set in 1906 San Jose, California, as players attend a ball, and the mansion they’re in is changed forever. Sanctuary Escape, near Frontier City on Interstate 35, has games called The Lost Dutchman’s Mine and La Famiglia, a nod to Pascuzzi’s Italian heritage. Pascuzzi says The Lost Dutchman is based on a real-life miner who wandered into the Superstition Mountains in Arizona and was never heard from again. “The Dutchman is a little more

physical,” he says. “You may get a little dusty; you may get a little wet.” Eleventh Hour is in Tulsa’s up-andcoming Pearl District, so “we get a fair amount of traffic from people coming into town for concerts and also from convention tourists,” McCelvey says. “We had a family recently from Los Angeles. Every time they go to a new town, they find an escape room.” McCelvey loves the universal appeal. “A woman came in who was celebrating her 84th birthday [and] brought the four generations behind her,” she says. “There is a demand for an activity that appeals to multiple generations.” McCelvey is working on a game with a World War I spy theme, and Pascuzzi is developing two new games, one of which “will be replayable up to five times. You can be one of five characters and your tasks are completely different.” More games will be added because not many people want to play the same one twice. Eleventh Hour is open Wednesday and Thursday evenings, all day on weekends and other times by appointment (eleventhhourenigma.com). Sanctuary is open daily (thesanctuaryokc. com/escape). Rooms should be booked in advance, and most games last about an hour. The ideal team size ranges from four to six people. “When people finish the game,” McCelvey says, “I always want to be out here to give them a high-five. You can feel their sweaty palms. [It] is a real adrenaline rush.” KIMBERLY BURK

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Believing in Magic

Norman native and illusionist Rob Lake performs around the world and returns home to help animal rescues.

M ROB LAKE’S INTEREST IN MAGIC BEGAN AT AGE 10, AND NOW HE TRAVELS ACROSS THE GLOBE PERFORMING. PHOTO COURTESY IN COLOR STUDIOS

agic drives everything about Rob Lake. His passion – and career – are all about bringing entertaining illusions to as many people as possible. His ambition started early. He decided his future after a family trip to see a magic show in Branson, Missouri, when the Norman native was 10 years old. “It was like my full life’s path was laid out in front of me,” he says. Young Lake went home and got every book on magic he could find at the library. He joined a magic class at school and began performing as often as he had the chance. He did shows for birthday parties, Rotary clubs, church and civic groups, school talent shows – anywhere he could find an audience. “The stars and the opportunities all aligned,” he says. “I was going headfirst and consuming it all as much as I could.” Now Lake travels all over the world and has performed on network television, in Times Square, on the Las Vegas Strip, in Atlantic City and before sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas and theaters worldwide. His touring show consists of four semitrailers of equipment and 20 people.

“We don’t travel light,” he says. In 2008, Lake, then 25, received the coveted Merlin Award from the International Magicians Society. He describes it as the “Oscar of magic,” and at the time, he was the youngest magician ever to receive it. In 2018, he competed on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. “I really wanted to showcase my illusions to millions of people,” he says of his motivation for auditioning for the show. Another way that Lake displays his talent to the world is through work on the magical components of TV shows, movies and live theatrical productions. When the beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast needs to magically transform into a prince in midair, or when the Phantom of the Opera needs to vanish at the end of the show, Lake can help. He assists with hundreds of these performances, from Peter Pan and The Nutcracker to A Christmas Carol. “When these magical plays have the need for magic, people will call me to create the special effects,” he says. Lake is passionate about helping others. Each year he goes home to Norman to do a beneﬁt show for animal rescue groups, in honor of his own rescue pup, Roger, who makes cameo appearances in Lake’s show. For the past 12 years, he’s also done an annual overseas tour to entertain U.S. troops and their families. They go to locations throughout Europe or the Paciﬁc Ocean to large but isolated military bases and perform up to four shows a day. “So we bring a little bit of America, a little bit of magic, to them,” he says. “Just seeing the wonder and the joy we can bring to their faces is worth it.” The consummate magician, Lake shares his advice for any aspiring young performer. “Follow your passion and follow your dreams,” he says. “You never know what’s going to happen.” BONNIE RUCKER

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Love on Four Legs A wife and husband leave broadcasting and start a refuge in Jay for their favorite animal, the alpaca.

here’s an alpaca wonderland near Grand Lake. Thanks to two former broadcast journalists who ditched the spotlight to pursue their love of the South American camelid, the state tourism map has an educational destination and a source for high-quality, alpacarelated products – all found at a business in Jay. The alpaca, native to the Andes Mountains, is similar in appearance to the llama but has a prized, luxurious coat collected in a yearly sheering. Some fleeces fetch up to $6,000 from a single animal, says Kathleen Callan, who, along with her husband, Tom Callan, has owned and operated Zena Suri Alpacas since 2008. The two types of alpacas – Suris and Huacaya – are classified by fiber types, with Suris producing a fine strand called lustre, which can be used in clothing, CULLINAN IS ONE OF blankets and THE MANY ALPACAS other textiles. BEING CARED FOR Alpaca fiber AT THE ZENA SURI ALPACAS RANCH. is softer and PHOTO COURTESY ZENA SURI ALPACAS finer than

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cashmere or angora and, because the fleece has no lanolin, it’s hypoallergenic, without the itchy prickle of wool. “Because of the lustre sheen of their coats, they seem to glow from inside the fiber,” Kathleen Callan says. “Even on cloudy days, but especially when sunlight is shining on them, you can see that glow that shines in the sun.” The Callans’ herd of 50 includes highly sought varieties, with internationally ranked prize winners among them. Fleeces are sold at up to $10 per ounce. Colors and patterns include gray, blond, browns, reds and whites, as well as the prized, uncommon black. Alpaca ranchers use generations of registered, online breeding records, and, since the mid-1990s, sanctioned importation from South America has ceased. Some of the herd at Zena Suri are for sale, although Kathleen Callan laughs with a warning that if you want to adopt an alpaca, you need to take home at least two because of their herding instincts and need for companionship. For visitors – and the Callans – the alpacas’ affectionate nature is a constant source of adventure. On a typical day, an alpaca may take a special shine to a visitor and try to get in the car with its new friend. The manure produced by the herd is also valuable, and folks arrive with trucks to take it home, she says. In one case, two neighbors came to the ranch – with one intending to fertilize his lawn and the other unimpressed by the idea. The Callans were not surprised to find the reluctant one return to collect some “black gold” fertilizer for his own property after seeing his neighbor’s results. There is no charge to visit the refuge, but many visitors leave donations or buy heirloom-worthy coats, garments and gifts from the ranch store. The Callans say they don’t miss their old life of delivering the TV and radio news in Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia. A bucket list item is to explore large alpaca ranches in Peru, home to some of their animals’ ancestors. Meanwhile, they continue to share their love of the alpaca with visitors from all over the world. TRACY LEGRAND

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cover a couple of other points of interest in Leon Russell’s hometown and stressed that none of it would interfere with the 8 p.m. BOK Center show. “Since we have our concert at 2 in the afternoon, there would be plenty of time for him to stop at Church Studio [Leon’s former recording headquarters] and see what’s happening there, and also to swing by Memorial Park and see the monument for Leon that he contributed $5,000 to help build,” Risk says. “And then, I’m hoping he can make a cameo at our event.” Risk, the foundation’s founder, past president and adviser, has been down this road before, and so has Rogers’ principal, Nikki Dennis. As Risk says, “In 2016, maybe late 2015, Nikki and I were talking, and she said, ‘You know, we’re a closed campus. People can’t come in INSIDER and see this building on many occasions – only when we have tours. And it’s such a beautiful building.’ “It is, too – built during the Great Depression, with about half the money coming from WPA funds. So I said, ‘Well, why don’t we have an event, a concert in the auditorium?’ I’m A tribute to Leon Russell could result in a megastar special guest. familiar with the auditorium because I was on the stage crew when I was in high school, and in my senior year I was f you’re reading this anytime after Feb. 9, then student superintendent.” you know – or can easily find out – whether It sounded like a good idea to both of them, so Risk Sir Elton John paid a visit to Will Rogers High ended up booking the Kingston Trio, a favorite act from School while he was in town for his concert at his student days at Oklahoma State University, for a Tulsa’s BOK Center that same day. concert there. The long-lived folk music group played Why would a rock music megastar want to take the Feb. 16, 2016, a date, like the one for the Leon Russell time to drop by a local high school? In this instance, the reason involves Rogers graduate and fellow rocker Leon concert, that wasn’t picked randomly. “We hoped to tie it to a Feb. 14 show by Arlo Guthrie Russell, a man whom Sir Elton called, via Instagram, at the Brady,” he says, “because the Kingston Trio “a mentor [and an] inspiration” following Leon’s 2016 had helped familiarize a new generation about Woody death. A few years earlier, the two had rekindled a perGuthrie with their recording of ‘This Land Is Your Land’ forming relationship that had begun in the early 1970s, [on the 1961 Goin’ Places album, which sold in excess yielding – this time around – a best-selling album, of 500,000 copies].” 2010’s The Union, and a well-received tour. Risk contacted Guthrie’s people, but he was turned And it’s not just that Leon is a Rogers alumnus. It’s down, ostensibly because of travel issues. Even without also that the Will Rogers High School Community a Guthrie cameo, however, the concert earned a signifiFoundation completely refurbished the 1938 Baldwin cant amount of money for the foundation, which, Risk grand piano that he played as a student and decided to LEON RUSSELL PERFORMS ON A SHAW notes, “has given, I’m told, a half-million dollars to the celebrate that restoration with a 2 p.m. Feb. 9 concert MEMORIAL ORGAN school from contributions and fundraising.” highlighting Leon and his music. IN THE WILL ROGERS He hopes the Leon Russell tribute show sees similar Richard B. Risk Jr., Leon’s fellow graduate from the AUDITORIUM WITH JANICE GIBSON CARR success – with or without an appearance from Elton Rogers class of 1959, as well as the event’s producer, (LEFT) AND SHARON John. To that end, he’s enlisted the help of a number of wrote the official letter inviting Sir Elton to the show and HANDLEY IN 1959. PHOTO COURTESY WILL ROGmusicians and others familiar with the Russell legacy, took pains to make sure it was hand-delivered to the star ERS HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY including Teresa Knox, the new owner of the Church himself. In it, Risk outlined a possible day trip that would FOUNDATION

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Studio and a tireless booster of Tulsa’s music and musicians. “I respect her judgment,” Risk says. “She knows all the music, she knows all the people, and she’s taken the ball and is running with it. She’s put together the ensemble that’s playing the concert.” At this writing, the group includes the well-known Tulsa-based musician, vocalist and band leader Paul Benjaman, who has enlisted two members of Leon’s later group – drummer Brandon Holder and guitarist Beau Charron – as well as veteran bassist Alan Ransom. Vocalist Ann Bell, a linchpin of the ’70s Tulsa Sound who toured with Russell for several years, is also on the bill. (In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve been asked to emcee the event.) Two other musicians expected to perform are saxophonist Johnny Williams and drummer David Teegarden, both of whom have long-standing ties to Leon Russell. Williams and Russell are both pictured in one of the most iconic photos from Tulsa’s early rock ’n’ roll days, a 1959 shot of a group called the Starlighters onstage at the Tropicana Club, a long-gone local watering hole. Teegarden, a bit younger than Russell and Williams, was one of many musicians who stayed at Leon’s California home for a time

during the 1960s exodus of Tulsa players to the West Coast. In 1970, after Leon assembled the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour with vocalist Joe Cocker, Teegarden and his musical partner, Skip “Van Winkle” Knape, joined the group onstage in Detroit, where the two Tulsans were then based. Teegarden has said that Mad Dogs and Englishmen inspired Teegarden and Van Winkle’s biggest hit record, “God, Love and Rock & Roll.”

“We used to say, ‘Sing, Russell, sing!’ and he’d say, ‘I can’t sing!’ And he was right!” Like many of the musicians, Risk goes back many years with Leon Russell – to the days at Rogers when he was known by his real name, Russell Bridges. (When Risk refers to him as “Russell,” it’s a reference to his ﬁrst name, not a surname.) And even though he says he didn’t know Russell Bridges particularly well, he remembers a few details involving the future rock star, including a trip with about a dozen other students to toilet-paper his Latin teacher’s house and, as you might imagine, Russell’s regular

noontime workouts on the 1938 Baldwin. “Russell would come in over his lunch hour and roll back the cover,” Risk says. “We kept the thing in a little closet backstage, stage left, and he would roll that back and play, and students would gather around. “One time one of my classmates, Fred Beasley, told a joke about Russell. He said, ‘We used to say, “Sing, Russell, sing!” And he’d say, “I can’t sing!” And he was right!’” With Leon Russell gone, that classic piano – restored, according to Risk, at a cost of some $25,000 – stands as a living testament to Russell’s musical beginnings, representing the early stirrings of a prodigious talent that would take Russell Bridges’ assumed name to worldwide stardom. It only seems right that the dedication, and the concert itself, should be preserved for the ages – and that’s what’s planned. Risk says that OSU personnel, including commercial television veteran Max Andrews and noted photographer Kelly Kerr, are to be on hand to record the show and dedication. The Will Rogers High School Community Foundation is underwriter of the event, with Knox and the Church Studio lending major support. For more information, visit leonrussell.yapsody.com. JOHN WOOLEY

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Retain and See the Memories

Preserving your keepsake photographs benefits generations to come.

n your home, there are likely boxes upon boxes of old, finger-smudged, bent family photos, from vacations long past, holidays of yesteryear and special occasions like graduations, birthdays and anniversaries. Along with the old pictures are their negatives (and maybe home movies), and you could likely kill an entire day (or longer) enjoying the memories before shoving everything back into the boxes, where they’ll be discovered again years later. If you’ve kept up with technology, you have the equivalent of those dust-filled boxes as files in your phone or computer, dating to the dawn of the digital camera. Reminiscing with these photos can make

for a nostalgic afternoon, but if you don’t have them backed up or preserved, these memories will fade when you or your close relatives die. Consider preserving these photos by scanning and uploading them as digital ﬁles. Hard copies can be kept safe in a photo album with acid-free sleeves and sheet protectors and stored in a cool, dry place. Creating scrapbooks can be an informative family activity, and the books can act as lovely gifts or keepsakes for younger relatives. For those with precious or compelling photos, you might have them professionally printed and hung in your home because pictures are meant to be seen and enjoyed. By making your photos a priority, memories will last for generations to come. FEBRUARY 2019 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

Life & Style INTERIORS

Two-Story Modernity A ranch-style home from the ’50s makes way for what’s now a conversational piece in a traditional neighborhood. By M.J. Van Deventer Photos by Nathan Harmon

hat was once a property featuring a 1950s ranch-style home near Lewis Avenue and Utica Square has now assumed a modern persona, thanks to the designs of Brian L. Freese, a well-known Tulsa architect and the principal of Freese Architecture. That house was demolished to make way for a two-story home that is decidedly contemporary. It has an abundance of natural stone and stucco on the exterior to create a warm, tactile feeling. The space is an architectural conversation piece in this traditional neighborhood. “The design of the home has a very sculptural quality to it,” Freese says. “The ﬁrst level is entirely made of stone and has the appearance of a solid mass, into which I carved openings for the doors and windows. It has a solid, masculine appearance.” The architectural design is perfect for T.J. Trad, making his mark in Tulsa as a young cardiologist and the founder of a humanitarian organization ﬁghting poverty around the world. Also unusual in this project is the way Freese didn’t create a conventional front door, easily visible from the street. Instead, he opened a slot in the stone mass with a gate leading into a courtyard.

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LEFT: THE PUBLIC ENTRY INTO THE COURTYARD IS PUNCTUATED BY A CANTILEVERED PLATE STEEL CANOPY AND A GATE OF TIGHTLY SPACED WOOD LOUVERS. “THE MAIN LIVING AREAS ARE SIMPLY ARRANGED, WITH PROPORTIONS ALLOWING NATURAL LIGHT FROM MANY SOURCES,” BRIAN FREESE SAYS. “MULTIPLE VIEWS TO THE OUTDOORS AND THE COURTYARD PROVIDE A CONNECTION TO THE SURROUNDING NATURE.”

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“From there, guests enter into the house,” Freese says. “I love courtyards. I’ve had a love affair with them since I discovered wonderful courtyards while I was attending Tulane University in New Orleans. Those courtyards introduced me to ingenious ways of capturing outdoor space and incorporating them into a home’s private spaces. “The home wraps around the courtyard so it becomes almost an additional room in the house.” Freese used wood louvers and an overhead exterior trellis that shade the courtyard and give a sense of enclosure while shedding sunlight into the home’s interior. In the main living space, with 15-foot-high ceilings, sunlight filters in from both the north and south. Freese calls it a “very uplifting space [with] the light, airy interior color palette. White walls complement ceilings and natural toned wood floors.” A handsome staircase to the second level enhances the lower living area. Freese maximized the space underneath the stairs for cabinet storage near the kitchen. The staircase leads to the bedroom and bath on the east wing and recreation room on the west. He designed a bridge, a feature he previously used to link both sides of the upper floor, to create an overlook into the public spaces and courtyard. Freese, who addresses design challenges with contemporary solutions, rose to the

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: “THE INTERIOR PALETTE IS SIMPLE AND DIRECT – WHITE PAINTED WALLS REFLECT THE NATURAL LIGHT, VISUALLY INCREASING THE VOLUME OF THE SPACES,” FREESE SAYS. “NATURAL WOODS, JUDICIOUSLY PLACED, ADD WARMTH AND TEXTURE.” THE SECOND LEVEL OF THE HOME FEATURES THE CRISP AND MASCULINE MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH. FREESE USED EXTERIOR MATERIALS OF OKLAHOMASOURCED STONE, PLATE STEEL AND SOLID TIMBER AROUND THE HOME, ESPECIALLY THE BACK PATIO. LARGE WINDOWS ON THE SECOND FLOOR PROVIDE OUTWARD VIEWS AND ADD NATURAL LIGHT ONTO THE FIRST LEVEL.

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occasion with the street-facing garage. For this home, he mitigated the visual impact of the front-facing garage by deeply recessing its doors. He also used a dark bronze color for the garage doors and walls. “I tried to make them disappear,” says Freese, who also constructed an auto court visible from the street. Because the house doesn’t host a typical front lawn, the auto court provides guest parking and garage access, a facet of design Freese describes as possessing an “updated yet very modern European feel.” Landscape architect Derek McCall added the important “ﬁrst impression” touches. “Derek did a great job of integrating the landscape design into the house, with a careful selection of ﬁeld grasses and different textures of gravel, artfully and minimally placed,” Freese says.

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Land of the Long White Cloud Wilderness, outdoor sports and recreation, dynamic city life and otherworldly beauty define New Zealand’s appeal.

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f you’ve seen The Lord of the Rings ﬁlms, then you already know New Zealand is a place of stunning beauty and mystery. About as far away from Oklahoma as you can get, Aotearoa – Maori for the Land of the Long White Cloud – is the perfect place to feel like you’re in a completely new world.

New Zealand is split between two large islands deep in the Southern Hemisphere and southeast of Australia. South Island showcases some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, and North Island is a treasure trove of the indigenous Maori culture. Both islands offer a wide range of outdoor activities – from jet boats and hiking to bungee jumping and skiing – and, if you time it right, sheep shearing. For those wanting to leave one of the big cities and get into the wilderness, campervan rentals are popular. The country is dotted with specialty campsites allowing complete freedom to choose your own adventure. Most also have quaint cottages or guest rooms you can reserve for a night if you rent a normal car. In the extreme southwest is Milford Sound, a glacial fjord claiming the title of

New Zealand’s top tourist attraction. It takes a bit of effort to get there, but the views from your chosen activity (you can kayak between the mountains, hike the forested peaks or visit a one-of-a-kind underwater observatory) make it worth going off the beaten path. Other South Island highlights include Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak, and Mount John Observatory, home of the world’s largest International Dark Sky Reserve. A night of pristine stargazing includes a glimpse of the Southern Cross, a constellation unseen in the Oklahoma sky. You should also visit Christchurch, a bustling art city complete with a “Cardboard Cathedral” and the likely starting point of your South Island journey. You can easily fly between the two islands, but you could spice up your trip by taking a ferry, which would put you in the heart of New Zealand – the capital city of Wellington, the port town linking north and south. Spend a day exploring Te Papa, a world-class museum with permanent exhibits featuring the Maori (and soon to host a traveling exhibit of China’s Terracotta Army). Take a 10-minute trip outside the city to find Zealandia, a park focused on returning the land to its pre-human state. And book a night tour for a chance to see one of New Zealand’s legendary kiwis in the wild. As you make your way north, visit the Waitomo Caves for some black-water rafting lit by thousands of glowworms. Then plan a few days in Rotorua to experience geothermal wonders, like bubbling mud pools and thermal baths at Kerosene Creek, before you book a river-rafting tour over the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. Here in the cultural heart of the island, you can visit one of several traditional Maori villages to participate in activities and an island feast. Finally, swing over to the Waikato countryside to see where The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed, then make your way back to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, where the nightlife is vibrant and the Hauraki Gulf coast gives you a final taste of breathtaking scenery before you order one last flat white coffee and catch a flight back to reality. ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY JOSH NEW

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Social Media Toxins

A study at Tulsa’s Laureate Institute for Brain Research explores the link between mental health and screen time.

hether social media and excessive screen time create mental illness is murky. Many factors contribute to poor mental health, and researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa aim to ﬁnd

answers. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, started in 2016, observes how the brains of 10,000 children, ages 9-11, develop over the next 10 years. Florence Breslin, co-investigator of the study, says there are no cut-and-dry answers. “The story is a lot messier than we think it is,” she says. “Studies like [this], where we can watch kids over time and see how they’re changing, see how their screen activity differs, will give us more answers.” Breslin says research suggests that social media adversely affects mental health, but it’s akin to a chicken-and-egg scenario; it’s undecided if people with mental illness use social media because of their problems or if social media causes disorders like anxiety and depression. “There is data showing negative associations … and then other studies that don’t show negative associations,” she says. “The big question is what came first.” News media have raised this topic for some time, but the scientific community has just started to research it. “In the next year or two, we’ll see a real shift in our scientific knowledge of it, but right now we’re early,” Breslin says. “We know almost no causality.” Breslin says her study’s data looks a little different than current

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literature about social media. “It’s not all bad and not all good,” she says. “There are going to be positive and negative effects for everyone … whether it’s how they use [social media] or how much they use it, or if there are underlining pathologies that may be acerbated or surface because of usage.” The perils associated with social media and screen time drive the research. Data doesn’t fully support the idea that abundant use of social media causes suicide or other issues, but a possible link pushes specialists to investigate. A happy medium with social media may be discovered with continued research. Breslin reminds that social media can have a positive influence if used the right way, such as a person connecting with family and friends across the world or having access to and virtual meetings with support groups. Data integrity and accuracy are challenges in any study. Breslin says Laureate researchers find the middle ground between getting the best data and respecting the privacy of those studied. “There are researchers – [the Laureate study] is not one of them – that will pull every single text, get transcriptions and identify information,” she says. “There are ethical questions with it, like … what if someone talks about committing a crime? What do you do with that information? Research data is typically protected, so where is that balance? You have to find where the need for information meets the need of being so involved in the research subjects’ lives that nothing they do is private.” Screen monitoring, which lets people check how much time they spend on their smartphones, could help researchers. Part of a phone’s operating system, it is less invasive on people’s privacy, but collecting research data from it is a challenge. “Whatever we do has to be able to go across platforms,” Breslin says. “We have to figure out the best way to access the information and how we will deal with it. Maybe in small studies, we take a screenshot … and enter the data into a database. But when you have 12,000 children, that’s not an undertaking that is possible. So then we have to look at software.” Researchers agree that more studies need to confirm whether social media and screen time impact the next generation. Since the Laureate group is among the first generation of people who don’t know life without hand-held devices, the results, as these children enter adulthood, could differ from the adult research available today. “There are a lot of changes going on,” Breslin says. “The [Laureate] group … is coming up in a different world. So we may see that the data changes with this group because it has been a factor in their life from birth.”

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he seat of Custer County, adapting to conditions since its founding, might just as well be named Weatheredford because it has endured many economic and cultural ﬂuctuations in its 127 years. In 1901, Weatherford beat out other towns to land what would eventually become Southwestern Oklahoma State University, in part because it was moving away from its “wild and wooly” past, as the Oklahoma Historical Society called it. In 2011, after Imation closed a 42-yearold paper plant, many feared the loss of 100 jobs from the economy, but Weatherford bounced back. Justin O’Connor, general manager of Lucille’s Roadhouse, notes how the east side of town is booming. He cites a business park that is sold out after being desolate several years ago. “We’re always changing, always evolving,” says O’Connor, speaking of both Lucille’s and its hometown. “We ﬁt in because Weatherford is progressive and giving.” In similar fashion, Weatherford and Southwestern have grown together and would not be the same without each other, says Brian Adler, the school’s vice president of public relations and marketing. “SWOSU is the catalyst for the town,” says Adler, adding that Weatherford businesses and residents regularly provide students with everything from tuition assis-

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tance to comfort in times of crisis – with the Parents Day scholarship drawings and the Bulldog Angels Fund as examples. SWOSU – the acronym is pronounced swah-soo by locals – is also home of the Pioneer Cellular Event Center, a $24 million facility, one-third of which was paid by a penny sales tax increase approved by Weatherford voters in 2010. Adler says such an investment cements the city-university relationship. “Our mayor and economic development director even sit on the advisory council for the event center,” he says. Apropos of the cultural connectedness between the city and SWOSU was the recent New Works Festival. Produced by the school’s drama department for students and the public, the show was the culmination of Professor Steve Strickler’s Introduction to Playwriting class. Each student wrote a 10-minute play, then stepped back to see what happened with the creation at the festival. “This allows the playwright to hear the script brought to life, discover the nuances of the actors and experience the reactions of the audience,” Strickler says. “Our community is very supportive.” BRIAN WILSON

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old-fashioned educational strategies. We are well into the high-pressure digital age and the interconnected global economy, and those realities have aďŹ&#x20AC;ected education and how students learn. However, some non-technological strategies still prevail as young people navigate their ways out of high school and college and into the workforce. We look at a handful of areas that illustrate these dichotomies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from virtual reality and artificial intelligence in education and the increasing female presence in STEM classes to old-fashioned notions like taking handwritten notes in class. The upshot is that students who balance common sense with tech savvy often find success.

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HUMAN TOUCH Virtual reality and artificial intelligence, with strategic use, let students make significant connections with subject matter.

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence – two of the hottest technologies in education – may seem to take the humanity out of the learning process. However, as tools, they can immerse students on emotional, ethical levels that increase understanding. Both technologies can superficially become the be-all and end-all of instruction, presentation and research, but, when used eﬀectively, they allow students to reach educational depths they might not have otherwise considered. The University of Oklahoma College of Law – with its digital initiative, center for technology and innovation, and Inasmuch Foundation Collaborative Learning Center – provides cutting-edge examples that link VR and AI with the human element. “VR is the massive topic of discussion the past two years [and] AI is exploding,” says Kenton Brice, OU Law’s director of technology innovation. “There is a team of emerging technology pretty much everywhere on campus.”

Virtual reality

Brice says VR has helped students in an international human-rights class make visceral connections to Syrian refugees escaping years of civil war. “They feel the plight of the refugees,” he says. “With VR, the immersive, 360-degree videos aren’t lectures. You can’t escape the content, so you capture students’ attention. You have to pay attention, so students develop a strong connection to what’s going on.” Matt Cook, head of emerging technologies for OU Libraries, says undergraduates using VR “are more confident in their understanding of course material when they are able to interact with it.” He says OU has incorporated VR into journalism, architecture, medical imaging, fine arts, anthropology, English, natural history and chemistry. It exposes stu-

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dents to diﬀicult-to-access course content, like fossil specimens, chemical molecules and anatomical data. On a practical, tactical level, VR also helps students overcome apprehensions and ignorance as they learn. Similar VR training is prevalent in schools and departments throughout OU and across the country. “We’re creating our own 360 [-degree] training videos for moot court and mock trial,” Brice says, “so students can see themselves, the judge, the jury and the presentation of evidence. They learn what they can do to improve.” He says instructors also “transport” students to remote places with virtual field trips, such as those to the Permian Basin for students researching energy law and water recycling areas in West Texas for those focusing on environmental law. Getting students to feel – albeit virtually – specific human, social and geopolitiKENTON BRICE HELPS STUDENTS IN THE INASMUCH cal consequences enhances COLLABORATIVE LEARNING what they have read for their CENTER VIRTUAL REALITY classes. LAB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA LAW SCHOOL. “The next stop in VR is PHOTO COURTESY OU LAW to take our trial techniques course and its staging scenery and turn it into 3D models of a crime scene or any scene with evidence,” Brice says. “Through photogrammetry [scientific measurement of exact surface points using photography], we will stitch together a process of documenting evidence so that when students become attorneys, they are familiar with how evidence can be admitted in court. “We’ve seen 3D evidence in courts in Germany and China, but not in the United States yet.”

Artificial intelligence

VR may provide dramatic moments in a courtroom, Brice says, but AI is already changing the day-to-day operations of a lawyer. “Just a year ago, the AI use cases were limited to brief analysis and research,” he says. Students and inexperienced lawyers can have their legal writings critiqued with AI and get feedback on how to improve briefs, filings and arguments. “Since then,” Brice says, “there’s a system based on IBM’s Watson for practitioners that will write legal briefs for you in certain jurisdictions, such as petitions and inquiries. For instance, AI can take a contract and point out trends or unusual clauses in it. It takes two minutes to do what normally takes a lawyer 8-10 hours to do, and it’s remarkably accurate.” Tim Smith, interim head of web services for OU Libraries, says the university “has launched a registry for higher education institutions to share and collaborate on artificial intelligence projects.” OU Libraries even has a website chatbot providing assistance after hours and answers to basic questions. Students accustomed to such integration can get ahead of their peers because, as professionals utilizing AI analysis in any field, they can leave nitty-gritty, “due diligence” work to highly intuitive machines while they focus on time with clients or other face-to-face interactions.

Old-fashioned handwriting

Going too far with any technology can take away from learning. Sometimes that involves bells and whistles that don’t supply much substance. In many other cases, it simply means setting aside laptop or tablet and taking notes by hand. Years of research, such as comprehensive studies in 2017 by Princeton University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the U.S. Military Academy, show that students taking handwritten notes – in class or during lectures or discussions – retain information and comprehend important points at a higher rate than peers taking notes on computers. Computer screens often distract and pull attention away from the crux of the information being delivered or exchanged. Plus, even diligent note-takers on computers tend to focus on getting everything word-forword instead of concentrating on big-picture ideas. Brice is aware of these studies and welcomes what OU Law has done to address the findings. The college has given iPads with keyboards to law students for five years; since two years ago, when Apple added an electronic pencil that seamlessly integrates with any typed or graphic element, professors have encouraged students to take notes by hand. “The bridge is right there between handwriting and technology,” he says. “We now even have some students wanting to write a brief in VR. We’re trying to create a keyboard and [integrate] handwriting into VR. “Most of what I do is teaching students how to use technology in the legal system.” And that’s what makes Brice’s job enjoyable.

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A MURKY COMPARISON International and American students have their own strengths and weaknesses, but assessing differences can be difficult.

How American students stack up with their global counterparts is diﬀicult to assess because data and circumstances vary. Measuring strengths and weaknesses may not hold up because of the old “comparing apples with oranges” analogy. In the broadest of contexts, international students, especially from Asia, tend to have superior math and science skills, while their American peers are good at oral and written communication, and logic. The latest Program for International Student Assessment of 73 developed countries – released every three years, with the next one coming in 2019 – ranked the United States as 40th in the world in math, 25th in science and 24th in reading. Singapore was No. 1 in all three categories, with China, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Switzerland, Estonia, Australia and New Zealand among the elite. However, education systems in other countries often diﬀer from what happens in the United States. In general, American students receive an all-around education before they begin college; in other

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countries, students, around ages 12-14, are slotted into specific tracks, based on abilities and interests, with many beginning college-level courses in those selected fields by age 16. Also, U.S. colleges and universities are routinely seen as among the best in the world. Foreign students scramble to become collegians here and face numerous demands from their home countries. “International students in America are in the top 25-30 percent of their respective classes,” says Tim Huff, director of Oklahoma State University’s Office of International Students and Scholars. He adds that these students must meet three criteria before even applying to a U.S. school: high academic standing; proficiency to study and function in English; and money to pay full tuition. “They’re not here on American tax dollars,” Huff says. “International students also can’t come to the United States unless their majors are already determined. These students have a definite mindset of what they’re going to do. They live with a

great deal more pressure than American students.” Michelle Morais de sa e Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor of International and Area Studies at the University of Oklahoma, agrees that socioeconomic differences muddy comparisons between American and foreign collegians. “The sample of international students in America is not what they are in their own countries,” she says. “You’re getting students from higher income brackets; they are going to be higher students on average.” Both Morais and Huff see international students sometimes struggle with deductive logic common in the American school system – but it’s also why they like coming here. “American kids grow up with a logicbased system,” Huff says. “You don’t see much of that in the Asian world.” Morais says international students may grapple with debating an issue in class because that may not be normal in their home countries, but their insights are invaluable because they could counter American students’ preconceptions. “They offer another opinion and make American students think,” she says. “And when you add in the professor’s experience in the process, it’s a win-win-win situation.”

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Pressures on today’s students to pursue degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and math are diﬀicult to quantify by gender. Regardless, young Oklahoma women have made their STEM voices heard. The National Girls Collaborative, using National Science Foundation statistics, reports that women receive about 50 percent of STEM degrees from colleges, but those numbers skew heavily toward the biological sciences. That’s reflected at the University of Sciences and Arts of Oklahoma, says Jeannette Loutsch, associate professor of biology at the Chickasha school since 2007. “Our numbers in biology have increased dramatically the past three to four years,” she says. “Three-fourths of our incoming students in freshman biology courses have been women. Most chemistry majors at USAO are also female. “A lot of them are looking at careers in veterinary medicine, human medicine, nursing, research and even the oil industry. These students have lab skills that make them desirable. They are critical thinkers. It’s all about problem-solving and procedures.” The science foundation shows gender diﬀerences between those getting degrees in computer science (18 percent women/82 percent men), engineering (19 percent women/81 percent men), physical sciences (39 percent women/61 percent men) and mathemat-

ics (43 percent women/57 percent men). Lydia Burger, a senior at Bixby High and captain of the school’s robotics team, says she’s concerned about those numbers and the so-called leaky pipeline of women who enter engineering fields but drop out after a few years. “I don’t think my gender aﬀects my ability to succeed, but the gender ratio has to change,” says Burger, who wants to major in biomedical engineering – with acceptances to Rutgers University and the universities of Michigan, Minnesota and Oklahoma, she awaits word from her first choice, Johns Hopkins University. “There’s something social that’s pushing women away once they get into engineering. But the attitude that ‘women can’t be engineers’ is slowly changing.” Loutsch has similar observations. “We have a lot more girls who think they can do science,” says Loutsch, who mentors elementary, middle and high schoolers. “We’ve had successful women who’ve graduated from here do outreach and that’s made a diﬀerence.” Loutsch, happy that more women are in her classes, wants all students to be interested in science because it promotes inquisitiveness, reading and insight. “Science is part of my normal life,” she says. “I’ve always been a science geek … ever since I was a kid. I encourage kids to ask tough questions and dig and keep digging and find answers.”

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ASSAYING THE ESSAY

With written components of applications, students should offer genuine reflections of themselves not found in numbers and resumes. The collegiate admissions process is often unpredictable, as selective universities create designer freshmen classes from enormous pools of applicants. Students with top-notch grades, test scores, extracurricular activities and accomplishments can find themselves admitted to only their target and likely schools, not their desired reach schools. The process can seem out of control. However, one element that a student can control is the admissions essay. With it, misconceptions abound, from “It’s not read anyway, so it doesn’t matter” and “My child blew off his essay and got in just fine” to “Writing a good essay will get me in” and “Admissions people have a formula, so you just have to follow it.” Admissions officers, taking a holistic approach toward a student’s application, consider grade-point average, standardized test scores, class rank, strength of academic schedule, out-of-class involvement, recognitions and the essay. The essay rarely tips the scale either way. Most often, it provides a distinct view of the student as a person. Many admissions officers

ask, “Will this applicant make a good roommate?” The answer often comes through the essay. “You’re not writing a formal paper for English class,” says Brent Casey, director of college counseling at Holland Hall in Tulsa. “It’s a personal statement. If you’re a funny person, be funny; don’t try to be funny if that’s not you.” Not everyone has a life-changing adventure to relate or a dramatic turn of events to reconstruct. But everyone has a circumstance that embodies the applicant’s essence. Casey suggests “writing small, not big” and uses the example of describing a part-time job. The student writer should focus not on tasks but on minute, real, important interactions with a speciﬁc customer. “If you write it correctly – kind of unﬁltered, but not in a profane way – then it will be authentic,” he says. “Authenticity is what admissions counselors look for.” The formula, if one exists, is for students to present their genuine selves, not idealized versions that their parents want displayed. The Common Applica-

tion has seven generalized prompts that allow anyone to write a unique, compelling essay. For example, with No. 1 – describe a background, identity or interest that has such significance that your application would be incomplete without it – a student doesn’t have to write about an exotic genealogy or familial hardship. It could be something as ritualistic and peaceful as feeding farm animals before dawn each day. For No. 3 – reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea – you don’t have to write about an “aha moment” with earthshattering ramifications. “Time” is such a vague word that it could be a transitional period, so a student could write about how changing a routine or perspective has affected her life. “Think about what you like and dislike,” Casey says. “Think about how you spent your summer. Think about what you did last weekend. How do you spend your free time when you have absolutely no obligations? Somewhere in there is a common thread that creates a story.” Admissions officers have no preference on which prompt is chosen. What they want are error-free writing and fresh perspectives. They want a feeling for the individual beyond the resume. They want the real you.

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Essay Tips

The National Association for College Admission Counseling has suggestions for writing admissions essays. Start early. This reduces stress. Be yourself. One of the biggest mistakes students make is “writing what they think others want to hear.” Be honest. Admissions officers have read thousands of essays. They are masters at discovering plagiarism. Take a risk. Don’t settle for an essay that anyone could write. Stay focused. Use the essay to help admissions officers know you as a person. Revise … a lot. Don’t try to write a masterpiece on your first try. Get feedback. Even best-selling novelists ask others to read their manuscripts before they’re sent to the publisher. Proofread. Spelling and grammar mistakes imply that you didn’t take the time to check your work. Take the process seriously. Put as much effort into an online essay as you would for one sent by email attachment or snail mail. Manage expectations. The application essay is important, but it’s not the only element considered in an application.

Private School Guide

Total enrollment

Student/teacher ratio

Grades

Standardized testing

Foreign languages/sports programs/arts and music programs

Number of teachers with advanced degrees

Scholarships and/or needbased financial aid

Uniforms

Annual tuition

Augustine Christian Academy

6310 E. 30th St., Tulsa/918-832-4600/ acatulsa.org

186

12:1

PreK-12

ACT, Explore, SAT, Other

Aramaic, Greek, Hebrew, Latin/No/Yes

Yes

$7,775

MultiDenominational

Bishop Kelley High School

3905 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa/918-627-3390/ bishopkelley.org

935

12:1

9-12

ACT, SAT, Other

French, Latin, Spanish/ Yes/Yes

Yes

$9,325 (Catholic) $11,625 (Standard)

Catholic

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

801 N.W. 50th St., OKC/405-842-6638/ bmchs.org

702

11:1

9-12

ACT

French, Latin, Spanish/ Yes/Yes

Yes

$9,600 (Catholic) $13,650 (Standard)

Catholic

Casady School

9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave., OKC/405749-3100/casady.org

905

12:1

PreK-12

ACT, SAT

Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$7,100-$20,150

Episcopal

Cascia Hall Preparatory School

2520 S. Yorktown Ave., Tulsa/918-746-2604/casciahall.com

550

9:1

6-12

ACT, Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Pre-ACT, PSAT

Chinese, French, German, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$14,900

Augustinian Catholic

Crossings Christian School

14400 N. Portland Ave., OKC/405-842-8495/ crossingsschool.org

1,100

PreK-12

ACT, Explore, Other

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$7,800-$9,950

Christian

Heritage Hall

1800 N.W. 122nd St., OKC/405-749-3001/ heritagehall.com

915

18:1

PreK-12

ACT

Chinese, French, Spanish/ Yes/Yes

Yes

$9,260-$19,815

None

Holland Hall

5666 E. 81st St., Tulsa/918-481-1111/ hollandhall.org

972

9:1

PreK-12

ACT, SAT

Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$1,720-$23,000

Episcopal

Lincoln Christian School

1003 N. 129th E. Ave., Tulsa/918-234-8150/ lincolnchristianschool.com

950

17:1

PreK-12

ACT, Explore, Terra Nova

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$5,852-$7,799

Non-Denominational

Marquette Catholic School

1519 S. Quincy Ave., Tulsa/918-584-4631/ marquetteschool.org

500

23:1

PreK-8

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$6,900

Catholic

Messiah Lutheran School

3600 Northwest Expressway, OKC/405-946-0462/ messiahlutheranschool.com

120

15:1

PreK-8

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$5,250

Lutheran

Metro Christian Academy

6363 S. Trenton Ave., Tulsa/918-745-9868/metroca.com

900

20:1

PreK3-12

ACT, Stanford Achievement Test, SAT, Other

American Sign Language, Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$6,535-$10,740

Christian

Miss Helen’s Private School

4849 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa/918-622-2327/misshelens.com

140

10:1

PreK3-5

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$8,600

None

Mizel Jewish Community Day School

2021 E. 71st St., Tulsa/918-494-0953/ mizelschool.org

8:1

PreK-5

Stanford Achievement Test

Hebrew/No/Yes

Yes

$8,225

Jewish

Monte Cassino School

2206 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa/918-746-4238/montecassino.org

750

13:1

PreK3-8

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

French, Latin, Spanish/ Yes/Yes

Yes

$6,400-$11,150

Catholic

Mount St. Mary Catholic High School

2801 S. Shartel Ave., OKC/405-6318865/mountstmary.org

426

12:1

9-12

ACT, Explore, SAT

French, Latin, Spanish/ Yes/Yes

Yes

$8,875 (Catholic) $10,775 (Standard)

Catholic

Regent Preparatory School of Oklahoma

8621 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa/918-663-1002/rpsok.org

536

13:1

PreK-12

Other

Greek, Latin, Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$4,000-$10,150

Christian, Inter-Denominational

Rejoice Christian School

13407 E. 106th St. N., Owasso/918-516-0050/ rejoiceschool.com

1,049

13:1

PreK3-12

Terra Nova

French, Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$2,430-$6,980

Free Will Baptist

Riverfield Country Day School

2433 W. 61st St., Tulsa/918-446-3553/ riverfield.org

630

(Depending on grade level)

Infants-12

ACT, Explore, SAT, Other

German, Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$13,240-$14,535

8:1-20:1 (Depending on grade level)

Religious affiliation

Address/phone/website

easier. Compare and learn the stats of private schools around the state with this guide, which covers important facets of your child’s education, including student/teacher ratio, tuition, religious afﬁliation and enrollment.

School

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$520-$1,565

4:1-15:1

(Preschool, monthly)

Non-Sectarian

(Standard, annually)

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School

Address/phone/website

Total enrollment

Student/teacher ratio

Grades

Standardized testing

Foreign languages/sports programs/arts and music programs

Number of teachers with advanced degrees

Scholarships and/or needbased financial aid

Uniforms

Annual tuition

Religious affiliation

Education

Saint Catherine School

2515 W. 46th St., Tulsa/918-446-9756/ saintcatherineschool.org

142

10:1

PreK3-8

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$4,486 (Catholic) $5,550 (Standard)

Catholic

School of Saint Mary

1365 E. 49th Place, Tulsa/ 918-749-9361/schoolofsaintmary.com

310

15:1

PreK-8

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$5,450 (Parishioner) $6,805 (Non-parishioner)

Catholic

St. Pius X Catholic School

1717 S. 75th E. Ave., Tulsa/918-627-5367/spxtulsa.org

375

18:1

PreK3-8

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$5,066

Catholic

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School

1428 N. 67th E. Ave., Tulsa/918-836-2165/ peterandpaultulsa.org

205

18:1

PreK-8

Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Explore

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$4,100

Catholic

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal School

505 E. Covell Road, Edmond/ 405-341-9541/smesedmond.org

165

7:1

PreK2.5-5

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$3,100-$9,000

Episcopal

Undercroft Montessori School

3745 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa/918-622-2890/undercroft.org

220

11:1

PreK3-8

ACT Aspire, Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Spanish/No/Yes

Yes

$6,625-$11,365

None

University School at the University of Tulsa

800 S. Tucker Drive, Tulsa/918-631-5060/ utulsa.edu/uschool

205

8:1

PreK3-8

Stanford Achievement Test

Chinese, Spanish/No/Yes

Yes

$11,010

None

Westminster School

600 N.W. 44 St., OKC/405-524-0631/westminsterschool.org

575

15:1

PreK3-8

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

French, Spanish/Yes/Yes

$8,900-$14,800

None

Wright Christian Academy

11391 E. Admiral Place, Tulsa/ 918-438-0922/ wrightchristianacademy.com

250

10:1

PreK-12

ACT, Terra Nova

Spanish/Yes/Yes

Yes

$5,510-$6,615

NonDenominational

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Image Matters By Rebecca Fast

Many nonsurgical procedures exist for those who want to improve their looks without going under the knife.

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It’s impossible to turn back time, but it is possible to achieve a youthful, rejuvenated appearance without surgery. Advancements in products and procedures provide options with minimal pain and discomfort.

Face For a person wanting fewer wrinkles and no downtime, a liquid face-lift may be the answer. “By liquid face-lift, we’re referring to volume restoration and wrinkle plumping using popular hyaluronic acid fillers, generally in combination with neurotoxins,” says Juan Brou, a plastic surgeon with Premier Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Oklahoma City. “There are fillers other than hyaluronic acid, which is a clear, gel-like substance that exists normally in the space between your body cells.” These fillers are not permanent, so the body eventually absorbs them after one or FEBRUARY 2019 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

two years. Brou doesn’t use permanent ﬁllers due to problems they can cause and emphasizes that a liquid face-lift can’t replace a surgical one. “When the problem is skin laxity, such as with prominent jowls and loose neck and cheek skin, then surgery is the only way to correct it – and the results are much more dramatic,” he says. Tim R. Love, plastic surgeon and owner of Tim R. Love Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in OKC, says nonsurgical face-lifting has taken a leap forward with products such as InMode’s Facetite and Bodytite. “The devices use radio frequency-assisted liposuction to melt fat while tightening skin and soft tissue overlying areas traditionally treated with liposuction alone,” he says. “This allows our patients to avoid traditional long incisions and painful recovery periods. The results have been shown to shrink skin and soft tissue up to 40 percent and have provided lift-like results. InMode’s Bodytite uses the same radio frequency-assisted liposuction technology for areas such as the abdomen, arms, breast, thighs and knees.” InMode’s Fractora uses radio frequency microneedling to stimulate collagen production and decrease wrinkles and acne scars. “The combination of the technologies … is the perfect answer for patients who are not ready for a face-lift but want optimal outcomes,” Love says. “It is especially effective for the neck and jowls and allows the practitioner to accurately sculpt the face and body.” Jan Hodges, client services manager at the Skin Care Institute in Tulsa, says dermal ﬁllers such as Juvederm Ultra Plus, or Juvederm Voluma can renew volume in the face and create a gently lifted look. “This highly customizable procedure can use anywhere between one and four syringes, giving a client a more natural look than surgi-

cal results – with instant results and little to no downtime,” she says. Causing “micro injury” to the skin can also trick it into restoring collagen levels. “Treatments such as Ultherapy, Fraxel, Clear and Brilliant, SkinPen microneedling, SkinMedica peels and Lumecca Photofacials are all excellent choices,” Hodges says. Registered nurse Karen Weidner, founder of Utica Square Skin Care in Tulsa with dermatologist Kristen Rice, offers Thermage FLX, which uses radio waves to stimulate collagen ﬁbers in the skin. The procedure smooths a sagging jawline and wrinkled cheeks and neck.

Eyes “Under eyes can reveal our age quickly,” Love says. “The degree of aging will dictate whether the patient can best be improved by surgical or nonsurgical technique or a combination of both. Accentuated tear troughs may be improved by carefully injecting a hyaluronic dermal filler. Lower lid blepharoplasty may also be an option for patients with more pronounced bags.” Rice suggests broadband light treatment to improve dark circles and Thermage FLX to tighten loose skin around the eyes. Fillers help smooth the transition between the lower eyelid and the cheek to give a rested appearance, and topical applications are available for dark circles and mild eye bags.

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Hands, neck and lips “Two primary issues occur with hands – sun and age spots, and loss of volume leading to prominent tendons and blood vessels,” Rice says. Treatments include Fraxel Dual, broadband light or intense pulsed light, and cryotherapy. For volume loss, injectable dermal fillers create a youthful appearance. For the neck or decolletage, Rice suggests Thermage FLX or Fraxel 1550, a resurfacing laser, to improve wrinkled skin. Hodges adds: “Almost any treatment that can be performed on the face can also be done on the neck and hands. For brown spot reduction, we recommend Intense Pulsed Light Photofacials. For texture and fine lines, we have seen great results with Fraxel Dual laser resurfacing.” To rejuvenate a wrinkled or sagging neck, Hodges recommends Ultherapy as “the only FDA-cleared, noninvasive procedure that lifts and tightens the face and/or neck, and improves lines and wrinkles on the chest.” For lips, Rice says fillers can provide structure and create volume. Wrinkles around the mouth can be treated with fillers and resurfacing such as microneedling. Hodges suggests Juvederm Ultra or Juvederm Volbella to create fullness and/or to minimize creases (like smoker’s lines) around the mouth, and products such as SkinMedica HA5 Lip System or Skinceutical’s Antioxidant Lip Repair can be used at home to help lips look smooth and hydrated.

Breast augmentation Brou knows of only one nonsurgical procedure for breast enlargement – Brava, a device that uses negative pressure to gradually expand the breast. Patients must wear the device for eight to 10 hours a day for several weeks and results are not permanent. “I tried to implement Brava, but it seems so cumbersome, slow and impractical to my patients that we always resort to implants,” he says. “The most popular procedure is still augmentation with silicone breast implants, generally medium profile, under the muscle using an inframammary fold incision [in the crease] of about two inches or less. The average implant I use is about 350 cubic centimeters, but it varies according to patient desires and anatomy.” Love adds: “Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular surgical procedures year after year. As a pioneer in the design of Cohesive Profile Gel (or gummy bear) breast implants, I have found it ideal for many patients in terms of its natural look and long-term durability. “Because this implant is teardrop in nature, it provides a more natural slope to the breast and is good for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes. Fat grafting, using a patient’s own fat (via liposuction), may also be used in reconstructive cases, and occasionally cosmetic cases, to assist in achieving an optimum result.” FEBRUARY 2019 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

Senior Savvy By Tara Malone

Older adults are as eager and as capable of adopting new technologies as younger generations.

The younger that people may be, the more likely we are to witness them posting selﬁes on Snapchat, sharing their latest meals on Instagram or issuing demands to Alexa that would make a dictator blush – or so many of us believe. In truth, mobile technology and social media have opened as many frontiers for older adults (if not more) as they have for generations that have grown up in the thick of the digital age. “We have certainly noticed more and more of our senior residents embracing social media – and technology in general – over recent years,” says Sonya Pratt, programs director for Senior Star at Burgundy Place in Tulsa. “It has been inspiring to see so many of them keeping up with what can be an intimidating technological world.” Seniors have adopted many social media apps and other mobile technology at an astounding rate, with Facebook being one of the most popular social media platforms for older adults.

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TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA APPS OPEN UP A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS OF SENIOR STAR AT BURGUNDY PLACE. PHOTO BY JOSH NEW

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“The majority of residents use Facebook to receive updates, to stay connected to family and friends and to get news,” says Jana Decker, director of wellness at Inverness Village in Tulsa. “They also enjoy the benefits of Apple watches and Fitbits to help them manage their activity and nutrition. Texting seems to be the preferred method of communication from grandchildren, so residents have quickly picked up the skill.” Decker says WhatsApp is popular for residents who regularly communicate with loved ones out of the country. Pratt has similar observations. “We have many active Facebook users, and many of our residents send regular text messages,” she says. “We have enjoyed introducing fun filters to our residents via Snapchat. They get a kick out of seeing the latest wacky filter and seem to best like the ones where facial gestures, such as raising your eyebrows, trigger another effect.” Pratt says artificial intelligence, such as Amazon’s popular Alexa, is highly used by residents in places like Senior Star. “We really love introducing our residents to Alexa and other AIs, like Siri and Bixby,” she says. “Our residents can ask, ‘Alexa, ask My Community what the activities are today,’ and Alexa will read them the daily schedule. We have residents who have low vision and being able to say, ‘Alexa, play my book,’ has let them continue to enjoy the latest novel by their favorite author.” Senior Star holds a weekly class for mobile phones and iPads, while Inverness Village regularly invites students from local schools to tutor residents in all types of technology. Both acknowledge that there are challenges to overcome, including unintuitive digital interfaces, financial restrictions and physical limitations, such as poor eyesight or limited hand mobility. However, determination goes a long way toward mitigating these factors, Pratt says. “Technology evolves at such a rapid pace that it can be difficult for many people to keep up,” she says. “It can sometimes be more frustrating for seniors, in particular, to try to keep up with this ever-changing digital world. One thing that helps is that the same generation that may be least likely to embrace technology overall is also the generation that has proven themselves to be committed and determined to succeed.” She adds that patience is key. “If you are considering introducing a senior in your life to technology such as smartphones or iPads, please do your loved one the ultimate favor and take the time to patiently teach them how to use it,” Pratt says. “They make wonderful gifts and are such a wonderful way to stay connected,

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but one has to be comfortable with the new device, app, et cetera, in order to get the most out of it. “Other generations often forget that they have been exposed to the technology while it has evolved; therefore, mastering the latest technology has really been a long journey they could take step by step. You want to make sure that the gift you give your senior is something to be enjoyed and not a source

of frustration. There is so RESIDENTS OF SENIOR STAR AT much to see and share out BURGUNDY PLACE there, and it should be a LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF TODAY’S positive experience.” TECHNOLOGY DURThe beneﬁts for older ING CLASSES. adults are deﬁnitely worth PHOTO BY JOSH NEW the time spent by them and their loved ones. “Wearables adoption is growing, and we will see it continue to grow in the 65-plus

population,” Decker says. “Fitbits and Apple watches have obvious benefits for improving general health and fitness, but are making their way as tools used for tele-health. Wearables provide real-time information, increase the wearer’s awareness and promote engagement toward desired health outcomes for the user.” Despite the belief that technology and social media can have negative impacts on many people’s mental health, both Decker and Pratt believe the opposite is often true for older adults. “Social media has, of course, enabled people to stay connected from near or afar,” Pratt says. “Older adults have loved the convenience of keeping up with the lives of their faraway grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Additionally, for many seniors, taking on the task of learning how to use a new app or navigate a social media website is a fun way to keep their brains engaged.” Decker adds: “The connections we make through friendships and relationships help us achieve a level of well-being that is so powerful, it can enhance our outlook on life, better how we cope with difficult situations and even improve the way we age. Positive friendships and relationships play a significant role in the quality of life of seniors, as isolation and depression tend to be prevalent among older adults. Using social media platforms allows everyone, no matter their age, to maintain those connections despite their geography. “With the emergence of technology, we can now connect with friends and family instantly. Barriers such as location and ability to access family are becoming a thing of the past. Using computers, smartphones and social media helps people of all ages maintain close connections that are vital to our health. In fact, creating and renewing personal connections are a big draw to social media for older adults. They also get the benefits of increased intergenerational connections, engagement and personal growth.”

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BEER ABC S

Whether you fancy stouts, pilsners, pale ales or sours, Oklahoma has plenty of craft brews to try. We offer the history of the hoppy drink, the different types to inbibe, health myths and interviews with some of Oklahoma’s finest brewers. Prost! By Mary Willa Allen and Christy Phillippe

BREWING BEHEMOTHS

Oklahoma has a growing number of craft brewers. We talk with four of them about the past, present and future of their brands.

Quality, Consistency, Tradition: Marshall Brewing

MARSHALL BREWING OPENED AN EXPANDED TAPROOM IN TULSA IN SEPTEMBER. PHOTO BY JOSH NEW

As one of the founding fathers of the brewing zeitgeist in Tulsa, Marshall Brewing began in April 2008 by primarily selling kegs until graduating to bottles and sixpack cans in 2009. Since then, the brand has focused on expanding its core and seasonal brands and distributing in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas. Founder and namesake Eric Marshall is also passionate about pushing for changes in legislation to beneﬁt craft brewers. What started as an effort to allow breweries to offer samples in-house has expanded to something that touches the entire state. “We worked alongside other craft brewers to form the Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma to effectively lobby for positive changes in the laws for Oklahoma

craft brewers,” Marshall says. “Through these efforts, we focused on taproom rights, franchise distribution rights and access to market protection.” As a result, new liquor and beer laws, by popular vote, went into effect in October. Marshall says the company’s success likely stems from a level of expertise that stands out from the ever-expanding list of craft brewers. “When we started almost 11 years ago, there were 1,500 craft breweries [nationwide] and now there are close to 7,000, if not more,” he says. “Our focus is on tradition. I studied and apprenticed brewing in Germany and really gained a love and reverence for traditional styles and quality.” 2018 was a big year for Marshall Brewing as its expanded taproom opened in September. The owner says 2019 is all about “ﬁnding balance from all the chaos that was created last year.” FEBRUARY 2019 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

“That doesn’t mean we won’t have some projects going on,” he says. “We are expanding capacity with the addition of some new fermentation tanks. We are building a traditional German-style biergarten off the back of the taproom, which should be ready to be enjoyed in early spring.” Marshall Brewing is at 1742 E. Sixth St. Visit marshallbrewing.com for information.

Outside the Box: Welltown Brewing

What started four years ago as a one-two punch of business savvy and a love for beer birthed Welltown Brewing, a jovial taproom in downtown Tulsa owned by Jeremy Diamond and Jordan O’Dell. Diamond says (for him) the seed of starting a brewery germinated in a small way. “I started working with a local restaurant, and they were asking if I could make a signature beer for them,” he says. “Obviously, that beer turned into quite a lot more.” Welltown has expanded thrice – with locations ranging from 3,000 square feet to 6,000 and now 10,000. Throw in a rooftop patio at the newest location and the entire place is around 12,500 square feet. Diamond says this passion for ambiance and visitor experience makes Welltown unique. “Most breweries focus on distribution, but we wanted to focus on the taproom,” he says. “It made sense for us to go all in on that.” The expanded location boasts plenty of family-style seating to encourage interactions and a sense of community. “For us, it’s all about people,” Diamond says. “Yes, it’s about beer and creating beer, but we want to be a place that brings people together. We saw a white space and ﬁlled it. Everyone has great beer, but what people didn’t have at that time was a great taproom, so we went after that.” 2019 marks the one-year anniversary at Welltown’s current location, and Diamond

says this year’s focus is on events to bring people through the doors. “After we opened our newest location, we sort of became an event venue,” he says. “We have booked weddings, receptions [and] corporate parties. We are packed full of get-togethers.” Partnerships with the BOK Center and the University of Tulsa keep Diamond on his toes. “I’m obsessed with looking for things outside the normal brewing box/ When we’re not the new kid on the block anymore, we have to continue ﬁnding ways to make ourselves special.” Welltown Brewing is at 114 W. Archer St. To see what beers are on tap, visit welltownbrewing.com.

A Spin on the Classics: Prairie Artisan Ales

WELLTOWN BREWING TOUTS A VARIETY OF BEERS, FROM PILSNERS TO PALE ALES, FRUITY SOURS AND SAISONS. PHOTO BY JOSH NEW

With expert branding, locations in three Oklahoma cities and award-winning beer, Prairie Artisan Ales has quickly become one of the most popular breweries in the state. Started in 2012 with help from the Krebs Brewery Company and its owner, Zach Prichard, Prairie originally touted farmhouse ales and sour beers before expanding to its Holy Grail – the stout. Its most popular beer, the Prairie Bomb, premiered in 2013 and made Prairie a brewer to watch, not just in Oklahoma but around the United States.

After Krebs Brewing acquired the Prairie brands in 2016, the brewery continued to grow in popularity and garner numerous accolades. “Our unique perspective to brewing has landed us on the Top 100 Best Brewers in the World list from 2013 to 2016 [on ratebeer. com],” says Wesley Morrison, a partner at Prairie Artisan Ales. “Several of our beers have been named in the Top 100 Best Beers in the World, including three that made the list [in 2018].”

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BREW

From ancient times to the enactment of new liquor laws in Oklahoma, beer has a lively lineage. Which came first, the bread or the brew? It’s an argument that has puzzled anthropologists for decades. Some believe the origin of beer came with the cultivation of agriculture, and that ancient peoples stumbled upon fermentation while

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experimenting with bread-making, enabling them to tinker with alcoholic beverages. Others believe the motivation to create beer led to the side benefit of yeast products, including bread. Either way, beer is still a beloved beverage, thousands of years later.

Prairie’s repertoire ranges from farmhouse ales to barrel-aged stouts and sours. Even if you haven’t tried a Prairie beer, chances are you’ve seen the whimsical branding or logo somewhere around OKC – on a T-shirt, a glass or a beer bottle. That’s by design. “Our approach to branding and beermaking is non-traditional and has been since we started,” Morrison says. “We also focus on taking something that may have existed for a while and making it a little more exciting, either through alternative production processes or incorporating unique ingredients. The feedback we receive from our consumers always helps us drive forward in this direction.” Prairie has taprooms in OKC and McAl-

ester, along with a brewpub in Tulsa. For information, visit prairieales.com.

A Horizon of Promise: COOP Ale Works

Hatched in 2006 at the start of the craft beer renaissance, the idea for COOP Ale Works arose when some OKC residents, including now CEO and owner Daniel Mercer, noticed their city didn’t have a craft brewery to call its own. “That summer, they began beer tastings with friends and acquaintances and, in November, they brewed their ﬁrst 10-gallon batch of a honey porter,” says Maggie Sylke, brand marketing specialist. “The next few years included more than 2,000 hours spent

PRAIRIE ARTISAN ALES BREWS EVERYTHING FROM PALE ALES TO STOUTS AND SOURS. PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

brewing, researching and planning before four COOP beers were launched in March 2009.” Breakout beers like the Gran Sport Porter and COOP F5 put the brand on the brewing map; it now boasts seven year-round beers, four seasonals and various limited releases. COOP is distributed in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Nebraska. One particular series of beer stands out to Sylke: the Id. “We started this series last year, inspired by Sigmund Freud’s three divisions of the psyche,” she says. “The id represents the instinctual drives of the psychic apparatus, and our Id Series reflects our brewery’s needs, wants, desires and impulses. Each release is the actualization of styles, ingredients, techniques and flavors sparked by our present state of mind.” 2019 marks COOP’s 10th anniversary, and Sylke says a March 2 party will be the biggest taproom event of the year, with all proceeds benefiting the Central Oklahoma Humane Society. Another project in 2019 includes a big renovation. “We are restoring the historic 23rd Street armory building, which previously served as home to the Oklahoma National Guard for several decades,” Sylke says. “We love that this building is part of Oklahoma’s history, and we are excited to rejuvenate the building into a state-of-theart brewhouse, restaurant and taproom [with] event spaces and a boutique hotel.” The facility is set to open in fall 2020. For information, visit coopaleworks.com.

Early America 1620 Sumeria

2500 B.C.

The “Hymn to Ninkasi” was passed down orally through generations; it worshiped the goddess of beer, extolled its value and preserved recipe directions for the elementary brewing process. About 500 years later, the famous epic Gilgamesh shows how celebrated beer had become, as well as its intoxicating eﬀects, when a man in the book-length poem is told to “drink the beer, as is the custom of the land,” so “he drank the beer – seven jugs! – and became expansive and sang with joy! He was elated and his face glowed.”

Western Europe

600s A.D.

In contrast to many religious groups today, European monasteries were largely responsible for brewing and selling beer.

Beer is perhaps America’s founding beverage. The Pilgrims cut short their journey to the New World by landing at Plymouth Rock, rather than sailing farther south, in part because of a shortage of beer aboard the Mayflower.

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1889-1907

Alcohol was a vital part of the Wild West. Oklahoma Territory, opened with a land rush in 1889, had a lore filled with taverns in nearly every settlement. That all changed with statehood.

1907

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RAISING THE BAR

Fun and creative drinks, beer cocktails range from the simple to the elaborate. Jump into this ongoing fad with recipes from some of Oklahoma’s favorite watering holes.

Jam Session

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Bar 46, Tulsa

Founder’s Rubeaus Ale pairs perfectly with cloves and other spices, giving this drink depth while keeping it refreshing. 1 ounce Averna ½ ounce lemon juice ¼ ounce clove syrup 1 dash Angostura bitters Shake all ingredients, strain, then pour into a tulip glass over ice. Top with 3 ounces of Founder’s Rubaeus Raspberry Ale.

White Pine Bay, Chester Copperpot, D’Jeatyet PHOTO BY JOSH NEW

1918

Oklahoma became the 18th state to ratify the 18th amendment, making prohibition a national law. Bootleggers and speakeasies sprang up as alcohol sales went underground and continued to thrive – until the Great Depression and Dust Bowl hit Oklahomans hard.

1933

BARRELS PROHIBITIONISTS CRACK OPEN HOMA CITY. OF ALCOHOL IN 1921 OKLA COURTESY OKLAHOMA PHOTO BY HALE AND HIATT

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National prohibition was overturned with the passage of the 21st Amendment, but Oklahoma did not follow and never ratified this amendment. Still, the eﬀects of the depression made revenue from alcohol sales appealing, and prohibition laws in the Sooner State began loosening over the coming decades.

Irish Double Dunk

The Jones Assembly, OKC

Inspired by Prairie Artisan Ales’ Double Dunk Oreoinfused stout, this local beer is reduced to a syrup as the base flavor for an Oreo Irish coﬀee-themed drink. 1 ounce Jameson 1 ounce Prairie Double Dunk reduction syrup 3 ounces coﬀee 2 ounces Oreo cream filling-infused heavy cream Oreo cookie crumbles Mix all ingredients.

White Pine Bay

Roosevelt’s, Tulsa

This tropical concoction, flavored with pineapple and strawberry, is a succulent choice when the weather is warm. ½ ounce pineapple syrup ½ ounce strawberry syrup 1 ounce anejo rum 1 pinch salt Shake all ingredients, strain, then pour into a rocks glass and top with Avery Liliko’i Kepolo, a Belgian ale with passionfruit.

Chester Copperpot Roosevelt’s, Tulsa Bold and smoky flavors highlight this beer cocktail infused with coﬀee.

½ ounce Chase smoked vodka 1 ounce OK Distilling Company Strongbrew 3 ounces coﬀee stout Shake all ingredients, strain over ice, then top with a cold brew of coﬀee concentrate.

D’Jeatyet

Roosevelt’s, Tulsa

When beer meets whiskey, the result is a flavorful cocktail with lemon and honey.

1½ ounces OK Distilling Company Rectifier’s Select blended whiskey ½ ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce honey syrup Shake all ingredients, stir, then top oﬀ with Kronenbourg Blanc, a wheat ale.

THE

TRUE BREW

As much as we all want to believe the contrary, there aren’t many health benefits to consuming beer, which holds strong as the favored alcoholic beverage for Americans, according to a 2018 Gallup poll. (Forty-two percent of Americans prefer beer; wine comes in second at 34 percent; then liquor at 19 percent.) Yes, downing a brew or two lowers stress and tension, but don’t expect to lose weight, improve cardiovascular health or lower your risk of diseases by drinking beer. A 2015 Gallup poll says Americans, for the most part, understand that concept. When asked if moderate alcohol consumption is good, neutral or bad for one’s health (with moderate drinking defined as 1-2 drinks a day), 17 percent believed it is good, 52 percent believed it bears no eﬀect and 28 percent believed it is bad. The bottom line: Moderate drinking won’t make you skinnier or less prone to disease, but it will likely improve your mood. Cheers to that.

1959

The Liquor Control Act passed in Oklahoma and allowed the manufacture and sale of alcohol in the state – but with heavy regulation. Sales by the glass were not permitted until 1984, and, even then, drinking on-site was on a county-bycounty basis.

2018

The Oklahoma Modernization of Alcohol Laws, passed in 2016, took eﬀect Oct. 1 and altered the landscape of alcohol consumption in the state. Perhaps the greatest change was removing the distinction between low-point and strong beer, making it easier for consumers to purchase and drink beer with higher alcohol levels both on and oﬀ the premises of bars and eateries. MEN STAND IN FRONT OF AN ANHEUSER-BUSCH SALOON IN ENID. PHOTO COURTESY OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WHAT’S WHAT

COOP ALE WORKS, FOUNDED IN 2006, DISTRIBUTES TO SIX STATES AND PLANS TO EXPAND IN 2020. PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

SOMETIMES YOU NEED A GLOSSARY TO KEEP YOUR BREW TERMS CORRECT.

There are two major categories of beer: lagers and ales. Their difference lies in fermentation. Lagers use yeast that ferments at the bottom of the mixture, and ale’s yeast ferments at the top. Under those two umbrella terms is a bevy of other styles of brews. Find which one seems tastiest to you … or try them all. Belgian

The grouping of Belgian ales – considered by many to be the world’s best – includes everything from fruity to spicy to malty. Their common characteristics are high alcohol content and low bitterness.

IPA

Standing for India Pale Ale, this brew is vast but characterized by hops, plus herbal and citrus flavors. The high use of hops makes these brews more bitter than other beers, and they are usually high point.

Pale Ale

Much like IPAs, pale ales are hoppy, but usually have more of a malt taste and are lighter than IPAs. Think of pale ales as less-intense IPAs.

Pilsner

This lager originates from the Czech Republic. These brews look and taste light, and usually have a lower alcohol content than other lagers.

Porter

Always dark, heavy lagers, porters typically utilize flavors like

chocolate, coﬀee and caramel. This strong beer got its name because it was created especially for doormen and gatekeepers who (as the thinking went hundreds of years ago) needed stiﬀ drinks to stay awake. That’s why the Porter in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is drunk.

Sour

For those who don’t dig the taste of wheat or hoppy beers, the whimsical sour ale might be a good start. Made from spontaneously fermenting yeast, sour beers are usually fruity and tart with low alcohol content.

Stout

Much like porters, stouts are also dark, heavy lagers with flavors like coﬀee, caramel and chocolate. They typically have medium to high alcohol contents.

Wheat

Typically pale, wheat beers are the antithesis of stouts and porters – light, fruity, tangy and lower in alcohol content. Glossary made with help from webstaurantstore.com.

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Taste

F O O D, D R I N K A N D O T H E R P L E A S U R E S

A Dream Becomes Reality GRILLED SALMON IS SERVED OVER A BED OF GREENS AND GLAZED WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR. PHOTOS BY BRENT FUCHS

Ned’s Starlite Lounge, run by a dynamic father-son duo, mixes retro digs and comfort food at a vintage spot in north OKC.

ed Shadid Sr. and Ned “Neddie” Shadid Jr. weren’t exactly Bing Crosby and Bob Hope starring in a Road To… movie while they catered for and toured with country music stars, and dreamed of a neighborhood spot … but they were dang close. Ned Shadid Sr. has rocked the Oklahoma food scene for decades. From The Brass Apple in El Reno to Ned’s Catering, this man from a close-knit family of entrepre-

neurs and restauranteurs is a pro in large-scale catering circles and has state and national recognition to back up his (and his son’s) latest adventure, Ned’s Starlite Lounge. Landing the location of the old Nomad’s restaurant on North May Avenue in Oklahoma City made perfect sense for the Shadids’ retro-styled joint and their delicious, unpretentious menu. The dynamic duo has traveled all over North America with some of the biggest names in country music by

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CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK COMES WITH YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES, SLATHERED IN COUNTRY GRAVY. IT’S PAIRED WITH THE NEW AGED MEDS COCKTAIL WITH GIN, ST. GERMAIN, HONEY AND A CANNABIDIOL RINSE.

THE NOMAD BURGER COMES WITH SAUTEED ONIONS AND RED BELL PEPPERS, FRIED PEPPERONI, MELTED MOZZARELLA AND ROASTED GARLIC TOMATO REDUCTION.

feeding the bands and road hands. But one thought in the father’s mind never went away: a local eatery he’d dreamed about for years. “You know, if you go up north, there’s places like this in every neighborhood, in the middle of housing additions in Iowa or Illinois,” Ned Sr. says. “My grandparents lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and there’s a couple of places like [Ned’s Starlite Lounge] … and that’s what we patterned it after.” Glittery, gold, high-back, tufted corner booths, beside vintage 1970s ﬂocked wallpaper, let you know this lounge comes courtesy of a different era. Smack-dab in the middle of the dining room, a generous bar with spirits, wines and suds is the perfect

spot for an after-work happy hour, a New Age Meds cocktail (gin, St. Germain, honey and a cannabidiol rinse), Sunday Funday brunch or a Bloddy Hell (yes, that’s spelled correctly – with Ardberg 10-year-old scotch, Jameson Irish whiskey and bloody mary mix). There’s even a comfy perch to belly up to for late-night snacks and sips with Ned’s Wake and Bake (house vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur and cinnamon). “Dad had this concept in his head for 15 or 20 years, but we’ve been holding out for the right location for the last three,” Ned Jr. says. With the old Nomad’s space, the son says: “We pull from Nichols Hills, Lakehurst and surrounding neighborhoods. Twenty-one

thousand vehicles pass here daily on average. This location had the demographics we wanted, so we grabbed it.” The menu at Ned’s is a bonus trip through some of Oklahoma’s greatest hits, with a respectful nod to the former establishment and a delicious bit of creative Shadid nuance. Six burger choices are a half-pound each, but the Nomad adds all the ﬁxings with fried pepperoni, topped with an amazing roasted garlic-tomato reduction that will have you putting down the fork and knife and licking your ﬁngers. Because no one can chicken-fry a steak like an Oklahoman can, the Shadids hit it out of the park with their house version: thick steak, perfect crust-to-beef ratio, paired with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes under a blanket of cream gravy. Or you can have grilled salmon over sautéed greens, Southwest chicken and polenta cakes, salads, sandwiches and hummus like only a Shadid can make for a dining experience well met. Check out Ned’s Starlite Lounge the next time you venture to OKC’s north side. SCOTTY IRANI

TA S T Y T I P S

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James Beard Award-winner Kevin Nashan sets up Peacemaker Lobster and Crab in downtown Tulsa.

ABOVE: OWNER AND HEAD CHEF KEVIN NASHAN HAS A PASSION FOR SEAFOOD AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE UNDER HIS BELT. BELOW: THE LOBSTER BOIL AT PEACEMAKER LOBSTER AND CRAB CO. IS A GO-TO FOR SEAFOOD LOVERS. PHOTOS BY JOSH NEW

hrough a tiny door near Elgin Street, past a bar area full of people waiting for a table, past the open kitchen where chefs deftly cook lobster boils and plate New Orleansstyle po’boys is a huge, high-ceilinged space bustling like a carnival, full of happy families eating. Ask them if they’ve ever tasted fresher lobster and chances are you won’t find a single one who says yes. Sometimes, as you pass the kitchen, you might see a wiry, intense man who exudes so much energy that he looks as if he could easily complete an Ironman Triathlon. (He has … six times.) That’s Kevin Nashan, owner of Peacemaker Lobster and Crab. Nashan has won a James Beard Award, the restaurant industry’s equivalent of an Oscar. He’s cooked for a president. (“Obama was amazing; he talked to all my staff,” Nashan says.) He’s worked in some of the world’s finest restaurants, including Daniel in New York and Martin Berasategui in Spain. When he opened Sidney Street Cafe, his fine-dining restaurant, 15 years ago, the food wowed critics nationwide and sparked a culinary renaissance

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in St. Louis. So what’s he doing running a lobster shack in Tulsa? The Tulsa part is easy. A longtime friend enticed him into visiting the city and Nashan was entranced. “It’s such a cool place,” he says. As for lobster, he adds: “Well, as you get older, you get selﬁsh. I want to cook what makes me happy. I love po’boys and lobster. And I want to cook things everyone can relate to. When people give up their rare free time and hard-earned money, they want to be sure it’s yummy. With my food, it’s like I’m holding their hand and saying, ‘Hey, let’s go for the ride. It’s gonna be fun.’” His many years of rigorous training pay off. He tweaks the food, pushes the envelope. His surprisingly delicious lobster Frito pie comes in the traditional Frito bag, but its savory ﬂavor is enlivened by lobster stock, homemade pork rinds and creme fraiche. Once, in a seaport in northern Spain, Nashan tasted a freshly shucked scallop. “I could feel the energy pulsing,” he says. “I could

just taste the freshness, so clean. I want Peacemaker’s lobster to be like that.” Nashan’s training has taught him to acquire and embrace the freshest products. Lobster is ﬂown in daily from Maine; vegetables and pork come from Tulsa area farms. “You can cook the easiest thing, but if you don’t put love and respect in, you will fail,” he says. “In the restaurant business, the hard work never stops.” Training, hard work, consistency and discipline are important to Nashan – in triathlons, in the kitchen and in life. Plus, there’s a goal behind it. “Our restaurant,” he says, “is like a village. Kitchen and service staff, so many people, so many personalities. But we’re united by our village culture and a goal. The goal of life is to make people happy, and it takes our whole village – from cook to hostess – to delight our customers. And me, I have a blast. I wouldn’t do it otherwise.” Walk through the restaurant, past tables of customers glowing with the same wide-eyed contentment you see at the Tulsa State Fair, past the kitchen where chef Brian Green (“my right-hand guy,” Nashan calls him) can’t restrain an impish smile as he plates a serving of crawﬁsh steamed buns, and you’ll see that Nashan has created a happy village. BRIAN SCHWARTZ

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A Home for ‘Foodpreneurs’ With shared spaces and facilities, Mother Road Market features a wide range of tastes from small-business startups.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CHICKEN AND THE WOLF OFFERS NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN IN A VARIETY OF HEAT LEVELS. FALAFELOPOLIS AT BODHI’S BOWL INCLUDES CHICKPEA FALAFEL WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES, FETA AND SWEET PICKLED RED ONION. ENJOY CLASSIC MEXICAN STREET FOOD AT MOTHER ROAD MARKET. YOU CAN FIND SMALL BATCH, LOCALLY MADE ICE CREAM AT BIG DIPPER CREAMERY. PHOTOS BY FORSYTHE CREATIVE

klahoma has more miles of the original Route 66 than any other state, and Tulsa’s Mother Road Market reminds people of the highway’s historical impact. The brainchild of the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, Tulsa’s ﬁrst food hall on the iconic road combines innovation and learning space for food entrepreneurs, or “foodpreneurs,” as president and CEO Elizabeth Frame Ellison calls them – with local culinary delights and a relaxing atmosphere. Mother Road Market, named for John Steinbeck’s appellation of Route 66 in The Grapes of Wrath, is home to Kitchen 66, a nonproﬁt startup offering affordable commercial kitchen space, educational programs on the food business and retail pop-up opportunities. “Starting a food business is inherently risky,” Ellison says, “and Mother Road Market seeks to minimize this risk by providing shorter-term, marketrate leases, support, mentoring and sharing costs for the common area (like tables and restrooms) to decrease the risk for food businesses.”

Local food ventures are lured by the progressive business model, generous space in the historic Scrivner-Stevens Grocery Co. building, a 7,000-squarefoot patio and a miniature-golf course. More than 20 merchants call the market home, offering everything from fresh ﬂowers, Korean fusion and lobster rolls to craft cocktails and Mexican street food. For instance, The Bakeshop, using ingredients locally sourced whenever possible, sells small-batch, “healthyish” breads, pastries, fresh croissants, a number of sweets, soups and salads, co-owner Emily Landry says. Popular items include sourdough bread (with emphasis on the sour), the Spent Grain and Cardamom Chocolate Chunk Cookie (with spent grain from local brewery Heirloom Rustic Ales) and the Baker’s Chef Salad (with lemonand-olive-oil-dressed kale, hard-boiled eggs, toasted almonds, house-candied bacon and other homemade toppings). The Bakeshop regularly offers specialties, such as a vegan lemon apricot scone and gluten-free Katie Bread. Diners also ﬂock to Chicken and the Wolf, specializing in increasingly

popular Nashville hot chicken. Each serving can be ordered with no heat or mild, medium, hot or extra-hot spices. “Hot chicken is not for the faint of heart,” co-owner Philip Phillips says. One hot-selling dish is a Nashvillestyle sandwich – fried chicken on a brioche bun with house-made pickles, coleslaw and “comeback sauce” served at a heat level of the diner’s discretion. Jumbo tenders – three large fried tenders a la Nashville served on white bread – are also a customer favorite. Chicken and the Wolf also makes its own redskin potato salad and French fries. Mother Road Market has an impressive mission. “In its heyday, the Mother Road, aka Route 66, was a hub of commerce and innovation for our city,” Ellison says. “We put Mother Road Market in the 1939 ScrivnerStevens grocery distribution warehouse to re-ignite the spirit of innovation and commerce that was commonplace along the Mother Road. We want to restore this magniﬁcent and transformational highway to its former glory and make this area a destination for locals and tourists alike.” TARA MALONE

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Where & When

G R E AT T H I N G S TO D O I N O K L A H O M A

From Swing to Symphony

PHOTO BY GREG HEGELSON COURTESY ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM

Armstrong Auditorium offers a combination of lighthearted jazz and revered orchestral pieces this month.

hether you fancy smooth jazz or classical music, Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond welcomes two world-class groups to the stage this month. For a top-shelf Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day gift, take your beloved to the Julian Bliss Septet, which performs at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 14. Plucked from the masses by the famed jazz clarinetist for whom the group is named, these seven talented players incorporate individual musicianship into a cohesive evening of jazz. This performance is a tribute to Benny Goodman, the grandfather of swing music in the United States. Enjoy an upbeat, sometimes funny, evening of tunes to begin or end your romantic holiday.

Feb. 24 features the Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Founded in the 1950s, the group is on its ďŹ rst-ever tour of North America this year. Viewers can expect captivating pieces from famed composers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Piano Concerto No. 1) and Sergei Rachmaninoff (Symphony No. 2). For tickets and information, visit armstrongauditorium.org. FEBRUARY 2019 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

BOK BOUNCES AND ROCKS The BOK Center in Tulsa enters February with a variety of concerts and events appealing to entertainment lovers of all ages. The basketball-wielding Harlem Globetrotters take on their continued rivals, the Generals, at 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Tickets start at $23.

Kelly Clarkson, one of the most successful American Idol alums, makes a stop on her Meaning of Life Tour with guests Kelsea Ballerini and Brynn Cartelli at 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Oklahoma has been buzzing since the announcement of Elton John’s ﬁnal tour, dropping into the arena at 8 p.m. Feb. 9. Dubbed Farewell Yellow Brick Road, this is the musician’s ﬁnal foray into traveling performances. Other shows this month include the Christian rock concert Winter Jam on Feb. 10, rapper Travis Scott on Feb. 11, comedian Jeff Dunham on Feb. 14, Tulsa Oilers games Feb. 15-17 and celebrated singer/ songwriter James Taylor on Feb. 18. For tickets, visit bokcenter.com. PHOTO COURTESY BOK CENTER

Where & When

CONCERTS

Celebrating the American West

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art brings a collection of more than 40,000 photographs to its halls during Ansel Adams and the Photographers of the West. The show, which runs through May 26, showcases Adams and his wide array of photos of the American West and its many features. Adams is credited for bringing environmental awareness to the forefront of America’s concerns

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throughout the 1900s. Along with Adams, other featured 20thcentury artists in the show include William Garnett, Philip Hyde, Laura Gilpin and Eliot Porter. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Visit okcmoa.com for details.

PERFORMANCES TULSA SYMPHONY PRESENTS: SHOSTAKOVICH'S SYMPHONY NO. 7 Feb. 2 TULSA PAC A musical

testament to the Soviet citizens who lost their lives in World War II, Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7 expresses conflict, strength, lyricism and loss. tulsasymphony.org

THEATRE NORTH PRESENTS: THE GREEN BOOK Feb. 3-10 TULSA PAC This play by

Calvin A. Ramsey showcases a time, from the 1930s through the '60s, when many AfricanAmericans traveled by car for the first time. tulsapac.com

CRAYONS IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Feb. 8 HERITAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, BROKEN ARROW Crayons

has performed as an improvisational troupe since 2007. crayonsimprov.com

TULSA PROJECT THEATRE PRESENTS: THE RESURRECTION OF BLACK WALL STREET Feb. 8-17 TULSA PAC This new play,

TULSA OPERA PRESENTS: THE LITTLE PRINCE Feb. 15-17

TULSA PAC Prolific film composer Rachel Portman brings the enchanting tale of adventure, friendship and love to the stage. tulsaopera.com AMERICAN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Feb. 15-24 TULSA PAC Inspired by the

painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, this musical merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life. tulsapac.com

TULSA BALLET PRESENTS: SLEEPING BEAUTY Feb. 21-24

TULSA PAC True love awakens with a kiss to triumph over evil in this beloved ballet. tulsaballet.org

THEATRE TULSA PRESENTS: MY FAIR LADY Feb. 22-March 2

TULSA PAC Professor Henry

Higgins seeks to prove he can make anyone a lady – even the brash, bawdy, cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle.

by Rebecca Marks Jimerson and Henry Primeaux, is based on the childhood memories of Tulsa race massacre survivor Lassie Benningfield Randle.

theatretulsa.org

JEFF DUNHAM Feb. 14 BOK CENTER See comedian

TULSA PAC If Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby, you'd get The Play That Goes Wrong.

tulsapac.com

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS PRESENTS: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Feb. 26-March 3

Jeff Dunham on his Passively Aggressive Tour.

bokcenter.com

SIGNATURE SYMPHONY PRESENTS: POPS 4 – BREAKING GOOD Feb. 15-16 TCC VANTREASE PACE

Walter White, who has emerged with a personal voice on both trumpet and flugelhorn, joins the Signature Big Band to cook up a batch of super-hot, brass-heavy jazz. signaturesymphony.org

ART

IN TULSA

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WORLD STAGE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: BEST OF ENEMIES Feb. 28-March 3

TULSA PAC Based on the bestselling book by Osha Gray Davidson, Best of Enemies is a true story about the relationship between C.P. Ellis, a grand cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan, and Ann Atwater, an African-American, civil-rights activist. tulsapac.com

CONCERTS CADILLAC THREE Feb. 1 CAIN'S BALLROOM Rock

trio the Cadillac Three hits the stage. cainsballroom.com

CHERUB Feb. 2 CAIN'S BALLROOM See

the electro-indie duo Cherub perform with special guest Mosie. cainsballroom.com

JAMBALAYA JASS BAND

Feb. 6

TULSA PAC The Brown Bag It Series has a free concert the first Wednesday of each month. Bring your lunch as the Jambalaya Jass Band performs New Orleans jazz, big band music and some Western swing. tulsapac.com KELLY CLARKSON Feb. 8 BOK CENTER Award-winning

global superstar Kelly Clarkson

is on her Meaning of Life tour, her first headline run in three years. bokcenter.com

ELTON JOHN Feb. 9 BOK CENTER After more

than a half century of performing, global icon and superstar Elton John is on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. bokcenter.com

WINTER JAM Feb. 10 BOK CENTER The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is Christian music’s largest annual tour. bokcenter.com

STYX Feb. 14 RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT The six men

comprising Styx have committed to "Rockin' the Paradise" together with audiences far and wide. riverspirittulsa.com

YOUNG THE GIANT Feb. 15 CAIN'S BALLROOM The

alternative rockers of Young the Giant perform. cainsballroom.com

JAMES TAYLOR Feb. 18 BOK CENTER Legendary

MICHAEL BOLTON Feb. 21 RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT Michael Bolton is

PERFORMANCE

A Princely Opera

a multiple Grammy Awardwinning singer, songwriter and social activist. riverspirittulsa.com

Tulsa Opera returns to the Performing Arts Center stage for its second show of the season, The Little Prince. The story follows a young monarch who meets and befriends a pilot. When the pilot crashes his plane in the Sahara Desert, the prince learns a variety of lessons about appreciating the simplicities of life and never judging a book

by its cover. The opera has a basic yet poignant plot, meaning children and adults alike can understand and enjoy the show and its compelling narrative. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17. For tickets and information, visit tulsaopera.com.

TALENT ON PARADE REGIONALS Feb. 8-10 COX BUSINESS CENTER

gear, food preservation equipment, gardening supplies, first-aid kits, and food and water storage systems.

Feb. 1-May 19

exhibition pays homage to the many black cowboys who drove cattle on the Chisholm Trail out of Texas, across Indian Territory and into Kansas.

gilcrease.org

Joel Daniel Phillips chooses images charged with history. The labor – both physical and emotional – needed to create his graphite drawings is part of what draws the viewer into the work. philbrook.org

AMERICANS ALL! Ongoing GILCREASE MUSEUM

USA BMX SOONER NATIONALS Feb. 8-10 EXPO SQUARE Enjoy high-

singer/songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band perform with special guest Bonnie Raitt. bokcenter.com

HIPPIE SABOTAGE – THE BEAUTIFUL BEYOND Feb. 20 CAIN'S BALLROOM Enjoy

this psychedelic band with special guest Sebastian Paul. cainsballroom.com

CHARLIE WILSON Feb. 22 RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT See Grammy-

nominated sensation Charlie Wilson on his latest tour. riverspirittulsa.com

DROPKICK MURPHYS

Feb. 25

CAIN'S BALLROOM Enjoy the St. Patrick's Day magic a little early with this rebellious Celtic band. cainsballroom.com

ART FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL

our irreversible impact upon it.

TULSA ARTS DISTRICT This

GODS, SAINTS AND MARTYRS: NORTHERN RENAISSANCE PRINTS

Feb. 1

year-round, monthly event features works from galleries, artists, studios and museums.

thetulsaartsdistrict.org

SHARED REFLECTION: JANE DUNNEWOLD AND MARY FISHER Feb. 1-March 24 108 CONTEMPORARY

Textiles serve as the language for communicating personal stories in this exhibition featuring nationally recognized artists Jane Dunnewold and Mary Fisher.

108contemporary.org

philbrook.org

Through Feb. 10

PHILBROOK For centuries,

sacred figures in virtually all cultures have provided artists with subject matter. philbrook.org

ALBERT BIERSTADT: WITNESS TO A CHANGING WEST Through Feb. 10 GILCREASE MUSEUM Albert Bierstadt is known as one of America’s premier Western landscape artists.

RICHARD BARLOW

gilcrease.org

PHILBROOK DOWNTOWN

THE CHISHOLM KID – LONE FIGHTER FOR JUSTICE FOR ALL Through March 17 GILCREASE MUSEUM This

Feb. 1-May 19

Acclaimed artist Richard Barlow creates monumental, temporary and site-specific drawings of the natural world with chalk on blackboard paint. philbrook.org

JOEL DANIEL PHILLIPS PHILBROOK DOWNTOWN

MAKING MODERN AMERICA Feb. 3-May 26

PHILBROOK MUSEUM

Consider the paradox of progress via American industry. This exhibition offers audiences a fresh perspective on Tulsa’s founding while sparking ongoing conversations about energy, the environment and

Americans All!, drawn from Gilcrease's permanent collection, showcases the many positive contributions immigrants have made, and continue to make, to American life and culture. gilcrease.org

THE EXPERIENCE Ongoing AHHA TULSA The Experience

is an artist-driven, large-scale, fully immersive installation that invites participants to explore a fantastical multimedia environment. ahhatulsa.org

SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PRESENTED BY TULSA TECH Feb. 2 BOK CENTER This event

PHOTO BY LYNN LANE COURTESY TULSA OPERA

features eight games with 16 of the best high school teams from metropolitan Tulsa.

bokcenter.com

SEVENTH ANNUAL TULSA HERITAGE RODEO Feb. 2 EXPO SQUARE Enjoy an

exciting rodeo with friends and family. exposquare.com

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES Feb. 6, 10, 24

REYNOLDS CENTER TU

hosts foes from the American Athletic Conference. tulsahurricane.com

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Feb. 7

BOK CENTER The world-

famous, family-friendly Harlem Globetrotters take on their longtime rivals, the Generals.

bokcenter.com

OKLAHOMA YOUTH WRESTLING LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Feb. 8-9 EXPO SQUARE The state’s best young wrestlers compete.

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Talent on Parade hosts its regional dance championships. coxcentertulsa.com

flying, adrenaline-pumping bicycle motocross.

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the Golden Hurricane against opponents from the American Athletic Conference. tulsahurricane.com

OILERS HOCKEY GAMES Feb. 15-17, 26

BOK CENTER See the

Oilers host other teams in the East Coast Hockey League. bokcenter.com

DANCEOUT NATIONALS Feb. 22-24

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES Feb. 9, 20, 28 REYNOLDS CENTER Cheer

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Enjoy some of the country's best dancers at this competition.

coxcentertulsa.com

COMMUNITY TULSA TOWN HALL PRESENTS: LARA LOGAN

Feb. 1

TULSA FISHING AND HUNTING EXPO Feb. 8-10 COX BUSINESS CENTER This expo is for

TULSA PAC Growing up in South Africa during apartheid, Lara Logan developed a sense of the injustice surrounding her.

outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. coxcentertulsa.com

LINDY IN THE PARK Feb. 2 GUTHRIE GREEN Vintage

Feb. 9

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month, the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture offers popular walking tours highlighting some of downtown Tulsa’s architectural treasures.

tulsatownhall.com

Swing Movement Tulsa partners with Guthrie Green to bring you Lindy in the Park.

TULSA BOAT, SPORT AND TRAVEL SHOW Through Feb. 3

EXPO SQUARE Get anything you need for exciting outdoor adventures.

tulsaboatshow.com

SECOND SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE TOURS TULSA FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE Each

tulsaarchitecture.org

TULSA SURVIVAL AND GREEN LIVING EXPO Feb. 10 EXPO SQUARE Many groups and hobbies require outdoor

rkpreppershows.com

TULSA REMODEL AND LANDSCAPE SHOW Feb. 15 COX BUSINESS CENTER

If you want to make home improvements, don't miss this expo. coxcentertulsa.com

DARRYL STARBIRD NATIONAL ROAD AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW Feb. 15-17

EXPO SQUARE For almost

60 years, the Darryl Starbird National Road and Custom Car Show has traveled across the country. starbirdcarshows.com

VINTAGE TULSA SHOW Feb. 15-17

EXPO SQUARE Scott and Gail Kinney put their experience to work and launched the Vintage Tulsa Show in 2009.

vintagetulsashow.com

ODDITIES AND CURIOSITIES EXPO Feb. 23 EXPO SQUARE Established in 2017, this is the first original traveling oddities event.

odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com

AKDAR SHRINE CIRCUS Feb. 28-March 3

EXPO SQUARE Let the magic of the circus take over your senses, from novelties that light up the pavilion when the lights go out to elephant rides, face painting and camel and pony rides. akdarshrine.org

CHARITABLE EVENTS ICONS AND IDOLS Feb. 2 COX BUSINESS CENTER Dance, music, design and atmosphere combine for a powerful evening from the world-class Tulsa Ballet.

tulsaballet.org

STREET PARTY Feb. 8 COX BUSINESS CENTER Enjoy a “fun-raiser” with a party atmosphere to raise money for Tulsa’s award-winning alternative school, Street School.

streetpartytulsa.com

HEART OF HENRY Feb. 9 SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY

CLUB This event, named

for late philanthropist Henry Zarrow, features an annual banquet and award presentation to an individual who has dedicated his or her life to transforming the Tulsa community by helping others, inclusive of the Day Center. tulsadaycenter.org

HEART BALL Feb. 9 COX BUSINESS CENTER

This event celebrates building a foundation of health in our community and ensuring everyone lives a longer, healthier life with festivities including dinner,

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for Court Appointed Special Advocates. themayohotel.com

tulsaheartball.heart.org

COOKING UP COMPASSION

CASA CASINO: THE LAST SPEAKEASY Feb. 23 MAYO HOTEL Cocktails,

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silent and live auctions, and dinner, followed by a casino with a DJ and dancing comprise an exciting night

Feb. 23

Enjoy appetizers from local chefs, a seated dinner and dancing to the sounds of the band Zodiac at Tulsa’s Mardi Gras with a mission, benefiting those served by Catholic Charities. cceok.org/cuc

IN OKC PERFORMANCES JO KOY Feb. 1 RIVERWIND CASINO, NORMAN As a premier

stand-up comedian, Jo Koy sells out theaters and arenas across the world. riverwind.com

OKC PHIL PRESENTS: POPS 4 – HOT SARDINES Feb. 1-2 CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL

Travel to the era of The Great Gatsby, when flappers and bootleggers rubbed elbows in speakeasies. okcphil.org

OKC BROADWAY PRESENTS: ON YOUR FEET! Feb. 5-10

CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL

From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through many barriers to become crossover sensations in music. okcbroadway.com

ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM PRESENTS: JULIAN BLISS SEPTET Feb. 14 ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM, EDMOND The Julian Bliss Septet has shared its uplifting, classy, humorous shows and exceptional musicianship to packed venues around the world since 2010. armstrongauditorium.org

OKC PHIL PRESENTS: CLASSICS 4 – IMPRESSIONIST VARIATIONS Feb. 16 CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL

The inspiration for this concert is rooted in French Impressionism with Claude Debussy’s beautiful tone poem Printemps and Maurice Ravel’s hot La Valse. okcphil.org

OKC PHIL PRESENTS: DISCOVERY 2 – KNIGHTS AND PRINCESSES Feb. 17 CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL Join Phil the Penguin for an afternoon of chivalrous music featuring famous characters and heroic tunes from unforgettable stories.

okcphil.org

LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS: CURIOUS GEORGE, THE GOLDEN MEATBALL Through Feb. 17 LYRIC AT THE PLAZA

ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM PRESENTS: SHANGHAI OPERA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Feb. 24 ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM, EDMOND Established

wowing millions on America’s Got Talent, world-renowned illusionist Rob Lake returns home to Oklahoma for an unplugged, close-up performance.

okcballet.org

in 1956 along with the construction of the famous Shanghai Opera House, the ensemble is renowned for its interpretation of classical symphony repertoire.

armstrongauditorium.org

SHEN YUN Feb. 25-26 CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL

RANDY ROGERS BAND

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LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS: GIRLFRIEND Feb. 27-March 17 LYRIC AT THE PLAZA In

collaboration with Signature Theatre, Lyric presents the regional premiere of a vibrant, funny, heartwarming, coming-of-age love story. lyrictheatreokc.com

Award-nominated, multiplatinum Mississippi rock band performs. riverwind.com

RIVERWIND CASINO, NORMAN Authenticity

isn’t something that can be manufactured in a studio … and the Randy Rogers Band has it. riverwind.com

JON WOLFE Feb. 21 TOWER THEATRE Country

crooner Jon Wolfe performs.

towertheatreokc.com

AARON CARTER Feb. 8 89TH STREET OKC See

this 1990s heartthrob perform.

89thstreetokc.com

BLAKE SHELTON Feb. 14 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA Blake Shelton kicks

off his Friends and Heroes tour.

chesapeakearena.com

THREE DOORS DOWN

KISS Feb. 26 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA Enjoy the band on its JOHNNY CASH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH PHILIP BAUER Feb. 28 TOWER THEATRE Philip towertheatreokc.com

ART More than 80 artists and more

ANSEL ADAMS AND THE PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE WEST Feb. 1-May 26 OKCMOA In 1916, a 14-year-old Ansel Adams began to capture the beauty of the American West. His subsequent body of work – 40,000-plus photographs – influenced the practice of countless photographers.

okcmoa.com

KATELYNN NOEL KNICK AND BROOKE ROWLANDS SHOW Feb. 7-March 3 DNA GALLERIES See two talented artists showcase their most recent works.

dnagalleries.com

ANCIENT. MASSIVE. WILD. THE BISON EXHIBIT. Feb. 8-May 12

NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM Whether

painted on a teepee or an artist’s canvas, minted on a nickel or seen grazing in Yellowstone National Park, the image of the bison conjures deep loyalties to the North American landscape.

nationalcowboymuseum.org

MASTERWORKS OF BRITISH PAINTING Through Feb. 24

than 25 businesses, all within walking distance, stay open late the first Friday of every month. thepaseo.org

OKCMOA The museum’s

collection of British paintings has works mostly from the Georgian and Victorian eras.

okcmoa.com

COWBOYS IN KHAKI Through May 12

NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM Men and women

from across the American West played critical roles — both "Over There" and on the homefront — in helping the Allies win World War I.

nationalcowboymuseum.org

OFF THE WALL: 100 YEARS OF SCULPTURE Through May 12

OKCMOA This exhibit

features more than 30 sculptures from the museum’s permanent collection.

okcmoa.com

HORSEPLAY Through July 14 NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM The museum’s Dickinson Research Center is home to more than 700,000 photographs and 44,000 books, and (perhaps unexpectedly) at least 1,000 horses.

nationalcowboymuseum.org

SPORTS

End Of The Road World Tour.

chesapeakearena.com

Bauer is widely considered to be the world's greatest Johnny Cash impersonator.

Feb. 16

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Feb. 1 PASEO ARTS DISTRICT

If your goal for 2019 is to lose weight, it might be a bit hard with chocolate festivals to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The Automobile Alley Association brings Chocolate Decadence back to OKC for its 22nd year at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Enjoy gourmet coffee, spirits, music, an auction and plenty of chocolates to sample. The fun begins at the Volvo Annex. Visit downtownokc.com/chocolate-decadence for details. If you’d like to indulge while helping out a great cause, the Home Sweet Home Chocolate Festival at the Castle of Muskogee beneﬁts the city’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Attendees can try numerous chocolates and bid on commercial items at an auction. You must be 21 to attend the event, which begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Visit muskogeehfh.org for information.

ROB LAKE Feb. 27 TOWER THEATRE After

NORMAN This Grammy

Feb. 8

OKC BALLET PRESENTS: LA SYLPHIDE Feb. 22-24 CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL

lyrictheatreokc.com

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CONCERTS

RIVERWIND CASINO,

A SWEET TREAT

Shen Yun invites you to travel into the magical world of ancient China.

Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and The Man in the Yellow Hat spring to life in this adventure-filled family musical.

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One of the world’s oldest surviving ballets and the first major ballet of the Romantic era, La Sylphide is the story of James, a young Scotsman.

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS Feb. 1-2 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA See high-flying

action at the PBR: Unleash the Beast event.

chesapeakearena.com

only major professional sports team take on NBA foes.

chesapeakearena.com

PRAIRIE CLASSIC QUARTER HORSE SHOW Feb. 6-10

STATE FAIR PARK Enjoy

plenty of equestrian action.

OKC BLUE BASKETBALL GAMES Feb. 1, 10, 20 COX CONVENTION CENTER

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

coxconventioncenter.com

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA The world-famous

The Blue is the state's only NBA G League team and an affiliate of the Thunder.

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES Feb. 2, 10, 13, 20, 25

LLOYD NOBLE CENTER, NORMAN The Sooners

entertain Big 12 Conference opponents. soonersports.com

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES

mane-events.com Feb. 9

Harlem Globetrotters feature electrifying athletes.

chesapeakearena.com

NASP STATE SHOOT Feb. 13-14

STATE FAIR PARK Visit

the National Archery in Schools Program's Oklahoma tournament to see athletes in action. nasptournaments.org

Feb. 4, 9, 23,

MONSTER JAM Feb. 16-17 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA This monster

host Big 12 Conference foes.

chesapeakearena.com

OKC THUNDER GAMES

OKLAHOMA PAINT HORSE SHOW Feb. 16-17 STATE FAIR PARK See

LLOYD NOBLE CENTER, NORMAN See the Sooners

soonersports.com

Feb. 5, 7, 11, 22, 23, 28

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA Watch the state's

truck extravaganza returns with its Triple Threat Series.

beautiful paint horses and their riders at this show. statefairparkokc.com

COMMUNITY POOL AND SPA SHOW Feb. 1-3

should bring a yoga mat and water to this all-levels class.

STATE FAIR PARK Visit this

oklahomacitybotanicalgardens. com

statefairparkokc.com

YOGA TUESDAYS

LEAKE CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND AUCTION Feb. 22-23 STATE FAIR PARK Beautiful

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS Each participant

leakecar.com

expo for ideas to add a little something to your backyard.

Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26

cars can be viewed and purchased at this event.

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an opportunity to open your heart and support the mission, plus an exciting live auction.

GARDENS MONTHLY WALKING TOUR Feb. 23 MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS Expand your

knowledge of Oklahoma plants and find inspiration for your own garden with this educational, free walking tour.

myriadgardens.org

REPTICON REPTILE AND EXOTIC ANIMAL CONVENTION Feb. 23-24 STATE FAIR PARK Find

creepy-crawly friends at this expo. statefairparkokc.com

FRIENDS OF THE METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM ANNUAL BOOK SALE Feb. 23-24 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK Enjoy an array of more

than 700,000 books on sale. supportmls.org

22ND ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW Feb. 23-24

STATE FAIR PARK Whether

you’re ready to take the plunge and buy a motorcycle or simply look, you can enjoy this expo.

SPORTS

BMX RETURNS The BMX Sooner Nationals race back to Tulsa’s Expo Square with all the heartpounding excitement expected from a top-ﬂight bicycle motorcross competition. Enjoy courses full of obstacles, hills and

dips as racers ride full-speed to achieve victory. Categories run across a variety of age groups for both men and women of differing skill levels. The fun begins Feb. 8 with trial runs and preparations. Winners are crowned during dozens of face-offs Feb. 9. The Feb. 10 events decide runners-up. For schedules and information, visit usabmx.com.

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CHARITABLE EVENTS

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CHOCOLATE DECADENCE Feb. 7

HUDSON ESSEX All

proceeds from this evening of decadent chocolate, gourmet coffee, wine, champagne, jazz and a Valentine’s Day auction benefit Historic Automobile Alley.

chocolatedecadenceokc.com

annual gala, benefiting Infant Crisis Services, hosts about 1,200 attendees for a fun evening of dinner and dancing. infantcrisis.org

JULIETTE GORDON LOW LEADERSHIP SOCIETY LUNCHEON Feb. 21 OKLAHOMA CITY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, NICHOLS HILLS Named

for the organization's founder, the society raises funds and awareness to support Girl Scout programming throughout western Oklahoma.

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AROUND THE STATE PERFORMANCES ASIAN NIGHTS – DUETS OF THE YEAR Feb. 3 WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT, THACKERVILLE Enjoy

a multicultural event.

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POLLARD THEATRE PRESENTS: ALMOST, MAINE Feb. 15-March 2 POLLARD THEATRE, GUTHRIE Welcome to Almost,

Maine, a town so far north that it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist.

MIAMI LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS: GASLIGHT

Feb. 21-24

COLEMAN THEATRE

Follow the story of a 19th-century English family, the Manninghams.

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DUNCAN LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS: SHREK THE MUSICAL Feb. 22-24 SIMMONS CENTER See the story of an ornery ogre and his donkey pal.

duncanlittletheatre.com

thepollard.org

CONCERTS OLD DOMINION Feb. 2 CHOCTAW CASINO AND RESORT, DURANT See

the band with special guests Jordan Davis and Morgan Evans. choctawcasinos.com

SARA EVANS Feb. 9 GRAND CASINO HOTEL AND RESORT, SHAWNEE See

CASINO AND RESORT, THACKERVILLE Singer/

songwriter Gary Allan performs. winstarworldcasino.com

TURNPIKE TROUBADORS Feb. 22

CHOCTAW CASINO AND RESORT, DURANT See these

singer Sara Evans perform.

popular country musicians perform. choctawcasinos.com

HAIRBALL Feb. 15 CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK CENTER, ENID This rock 'n'

PITBULL Feb. 22 WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT, THACKERVILLE "Mr.

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roll experience features lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs and screaming hoards of avid fans. To call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction.

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GARY ALLAN Feb. 16 WINSTAR WORLD

Worldwide" performs.

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CHARLIE WILSON Feb. 23 WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT, THACKERVILLE Enjoy

crooner Charlie Wilson.

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FA M I LY

At the Peak

From sports to concerts, OKC’s Chesapeake Energy Arena is packed with events for all ages. The month kicks off with the Professional Bull Riders’ elite-level invitational Feb. 1-2. Enjoy adrenalinepumping action with some of the best athletes on the planet. The Harlem Globetrotters swing by for games at 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 9. On Valentine’s Day, Oklahoma’s own Blake Shelton visits with his Friends and Heroes Tour. Motorheads can’t miss Monster Jam on Feb. 16-17,

when massive trucks make jumps, perform tricks and ram into each other for a rowdy good time. Then catch KISS with the rock band’s End of the Road World Tour on Feb. 26. Oklahoma City Thunder games run all month, too – Feb. 5, 7, 11, 22-23 and 28. For tickets, visit chesapeakearena.com.

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This 12th annual black-tie event offers a signature drink during the cocktail hour, plus gourmet dining and dancing, to benefit health care in communities served by the Norman Regional Health System.

BOOTS AND BALL GOWNS GALA Feb. 9 THE CRITERION This 11th

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AMBASSADOR BALL Feb. 1 NCED BALLROOM, NORMAN

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Don’t miss the first major exhibition to examine art world responses to Superman and Wonder Woman. Discover what it means to fight for truth, justice and the American way. crystalbridges.org

PERSONAL SPACE Through March 1

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, BENTONVILLE, ARK.

Personal Space looks at depictions of space within modern and contemporary art, including sculpture, photography and installation. crystalbridges.org

SPORTS HILO PRO RODEO Feb. 1-2 SOUTHEAST EXPO CENTER, MCALESTER Enjoy edge-of-your-seat action.

mcalester.org

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES Feb. 2, 13, 18

Harlem Globetrotters are on the road with their actionpacked tour. cnbcenter.com

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES Feb. 6, 12, 20, 23

GALLAGHER-IBA ARENA, STILLWATER The Cowgirls

GALLAGHER-IBA ARENA, STILLWATER The Cowboys

play to win against Big 12 Conference competition.

okstate.com

ROGERS COUNTY SPRING HORSE SHOW Feb. 16-17 CLAREMORE EXPO CENTER

chase victory against Big 12 Conference opponents.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Feb. 6

CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK CENTER, ENID The original

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This show brings together horse enthusiasts, riders and a wide variety of breeds.

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COMMUNITY KIWANIS KARNIVAL Feb. 1-2 CONVENTION CENTER, ELK CITY Enjoy

FAIRGROUNDS, LAWTON

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RV, BOAT AND OUTDOOR LEISURE SHOW Feb. 8-10 COMANCHE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LAWTON

family-friendly carnival games.

WINTER CHAUTAUQUA

Feb. 2

NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, ENID This

event celebrates culture and heritage, with a goal to understand history through entertainment, lectures and concerts. travelok.com

SWOSU JAZZ FESTIVAL Feb. 7-8

See and purchase beautiful quilts from talented artisans. wmqg.net

If you're looking to buy a recreational vehicle or a boat, visit this expo.

lawtonrvandboatshow.com

BATTLE OF ROUND MOUNTAIN RE-ENACTMENT Feb. 16-17

JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS 51 AND 18, YALE The Battle

SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FINE ARTS CENTER, WEATHERFORD

of Round Mountain is listed as the first battle fought in Indian Territory during the Civil War.

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CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE

The first SWOSU jazz festival was held in 1971 and has blossomed into an exciting annual event.

HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Feb. 8-9

GROVE CIVIC CENTER If

you want to improve your home and garden, don't miss this show. groveok.org

HOME SWEET HOME QUILT SHOW Feb. 8-9 COMANCHE COUNTY

travelok.com

HOME SWEET HOME CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Feb. 23

The Home Sweet Home Chocolate Festival is a chocolate-sampling party open to everyone 21 and over. muskogeehfh.org

INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL Feb. 24 OKLAHOMA ACADEMY, HARRAH Enjoy a variety

of global, vegetarian dishes. oklahomaacademy.org

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FILM AND CINEMA

No False Starts Documentaries, art and toys rule this month’s landscape.

Around Town

It’s that time of year again when we encourage a brief trip over the stateline to Missouri in search of the best documentary films in the world. The schedule for this year’s True/ False Film Festival, Feb. 28-March 3 in Columbia, won’t be out until after this goes to print, but the festival is sure to have another slate full of first-rate selections, from crowdpleasing bio-pics (last year, it screened Won’t You Be My Neighbor?) to difficult, artsy fare. Grab a pass, hop in the queue and see a film (or 15) during one of the best weekends of the year. While you’re in town, take in all the entertaining musical acts who flock to the festival as “buskers” and sample the great local food and beer scene in a classic college town. But don’t let all the extras distract you from the heart of the matter: True/False is the best nonfiction film festival in the country and provides you with many movies to challenge and entertain you.

At Home

One of the big transitions these days is the rise of streaming services – in particular Netflix – gaining rights to films that would traditionally have been released in theaters only. Many major films this year, including those by prestigious directors Alfonso Cuaron and the Coen brothers, received simultaneous releases in theaters and on Netflix. February brings an intriguing entry in this blooming field – Velvet Buzzsaw, which re-

unites star Jake Gyllenhaal with writer/director Dan Gilroy, who guided the actor to one of his most gripping, bizarre performances in Nightcrawler. Not much information is available about the new ﬁlm other than Gyllenhaal playing the improbably named Morf Vandewalt, who operates in the Los Angeles art scene. The ﬁlm co-stars the excellent Toni Collette and John Malkovich. And its genre is listed as comedy/horror/ crime, a promising hybrid, especially considering Gilroy’s involvement. Stay at home and treat yourself to a creepy, fun movie night with this one.

In Theaters

In recent years, no family film has been more delightful and surprising than The Lego Movie. Despite its potential to be little more than a cynical cash grab, The Lego Movie is a funny, hyperkinetic feast for the eyes and does its best to entertain both kids and those dragged to the theater alongside them. Two semi-sequels have followed, including the equally fun The Lego Batman Movie. A true sequel, The Lego Movie Two: The Second Part, comes out this month. While the first film’s directors, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, cede those duties this time around, they’ve written the script with the great Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of Bojack Horseman. Let’s hope he brings a touch of the downbeat humor from that show to the proceedings, especially via Batman, voiced by Will Arnett, star of Bojack and the first film’s scene-stealer extraordinaire. ASHER GELZER-GOVATOS

Where & When

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CLOSING THOUGHTS

Tony Moore

ony Moore, executive park director of Tulsa’s Gathering Place, got his start in the industry right out of high school as an operations host for SeaWorld. He also worked at Universal Studios Florida and was chief operations ofﬁcer at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida. We caught up with Moore and got his thoughts on …

… his path to Tulsa.

It was during my time at the Lowry Park Zoo that I ﬁrst received a call from a head hunter telling me about a new park called Gathering Place, opening in about three years in Oklahoma. I must be honest in saying that I had never heard of the park before or the George Kaiser Family Foundation, and I had never considered moving to MidAmerica, Oklahoma. I clearly remember thinking to myself that this was probably not an ideal job or park for me. But the more I learned about the foundation and its civic and social impact, the more I became interested. After some brief discussions, I agreed to visit Tulsa. Seeing really is believing. After my ﬁrst visit, I was blown away and extremely impressed by what the foundation did as an organization and its heartfelt love and contributions to the citizens of Tulsa.

… his evolving schedule.

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… preconceived notions of Oklahoma.

I am embarrassed in saying that I had more of a rural expectation of Tulsa and was surprised by what I saw. While yes, the state has plenty of natural and beautiful rural topography, it does not deﬁne the state. There is really so much to see and do here in the great outdoors.

… his job’s most rewarding moment.

Without hesitation, our opening weekend [in September]. Mind you, I’ve been part of massive grand openings events before – projects costing north of the $465 million

price tag for this project – but I’ve never seen this much invested for the sole cause of unifying a city and a people.

… his horizon.

I’m excited about the opening of the state’s sister park in Oklahoma City, Scissor Tail Park – excited to see what the rising tide of two world-class parks will do for the state of Oklahoma and for our tourism sector. I’m excited about our 2019 programming and special events calendar and all the awesome festivals, concerts and shows that we will offer for free, and I’m excited about our phase two construction and the start of our children’s museum.

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There are two completely different phases and responsibilities in going from building a park to that of operating a park. So my job as an operator [before the park opening] was primarily understanding the guest interface and utility component of the park, and understanding who would ultimately be our guests. My day-to-day schedule during the first year of operations is a very dynamic one. You have to work hard in establishing your desired brand of employee work culture [and in] establishing a new culture of guest services – ensuring that your guest experiencing a free park is treated in the same manner they would for a paid experience. One of the biggest challenges with my day-to-day scheduling is finding sufficient time between civic and administrative work to get hands-on out in the park.

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