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Here to Help You Rebuild Your Life® Should We Live in the Same Home During a Divorce? tions. Further, there might not be any arguing, fighting, or domestic violence. In these cases, maybe the parties can stay in the same home while the divorce is pending.

When a divorce is filed, the couple often begins the process while living together in the same home. The question then for many is whether or not this is sustainable.

Should the parties continue to live in the same home during the divorce? Or is it better that one party moves out of the house? And when there are kids involved in the divorce, does this change the analysis? These are all questions that many ask.

The reality is that like anything else, there really are no black and white answers.

Every case is different and every circumstance is different. Thus, it’s vital for parties to speak to an attorney about their particular situation.

However, in a general sense, there are some factors that most parties ought to at least consider: 1.) Can the parties peacefully live together in the same home during the divorce? If they can, then perhaps it’s possible to stay in the same home. But if there are arguments, fighting, and any signs of domestic violence, then one party should almost always move out.

2.) Can the parties afford two residences? In some divorce actions, there is enough money and assets for the parties to pay for two residences. But in other cases, money is extremely tight. There might be debts and other obliga-

3.) When there are kids involved in the divorce, bickering and fighting can have an adverse impact on the children from an emotional and psychological standpoint. Thus, in many of these cases, it makes sense for one party to move out for the benefit of the children.

4.) What are the goals as to child custody and can an agreement be reached as to custody and visitation in conjunction with one party moving out? Some would argue that if one parent moves out and leaves the children predominately with the other parent, it can impact that parent’s custody and visitation time in the end. In some ways, this can be true where there is a pattern established of the children spending more time with one parent or the other. But where a temporary visitation plan is put in play in conjunction with one party moving out, that concern can often be negated. Further, where there is fighting, arguing, and worries about domestic violence, and concerns that the police may be called, that can often hurt a custody case much worse than one party moving out in the interests of peace.

5.) Some judges can be leery of granting a divorce where the parties are still residing in the same residence. They might believe that the marriage is not irretrievably broken and savable if they are still living in the same home.

This can be true even where emotional separation is enough legally in certain states to grant a divorce. Thus, for parties who want a divorce, one party might have to move so that the judge grants the divorce. In this regard, it

is important for a party to speak to a lawyer who is licensed and competent to practice law in their jurisdiction.

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The warm Oklahoma sun invites the fun, and our state offers plenty of hidden gems to occupy your time.

Top Doctors

Healthcare professionals are crucial to the success of our state – evident in the last two years more than ever.

To honor their work and dedication, Castle Connolly has put together an exclusive Top Doctors listing, showcasing Oklahoma’s brightest and most innovative physicians. After reviewing nominations from doctors, health systems and hospitals, Castle Connolly creates the listing with physicians in virtually every field of medicine. Head over for additional profiles with featured doctors, as well as a modicum of health topics that may be relevant to you.

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Summertime Adventures

Oklahoma has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor recreation and entertainment, it’s true. But if you’re yearning for a road trip or quick flight this summer, plenty of our neighbors have you covered. We highlights some goodies in nearby states – from museums to hiking sojourns, national parks, live shows and on-the-water activities.

55 The lake offers ample opportunity for entertainment this summer. Experts advise on safety, laws to know, recreation essentials, boating brands and a look at life on the water.

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Life and Style Destinations

The port city of Cartagena, Colombia, is a sight to behold.

Health Guide Outside the Metro Scene

Taste

OKC-based Florence’s creates nationally-lauded comfort food and recently made history.

Local Flavor Chef Chat Tasty Tidbits

Where and When

From the OKM Music Festival to Tulsa Tough and Red Earth, June is full of entertainment.

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The Total (Wedding) Package

From popping the question to popping the bubbly, getting to the church on time is (approximately) step number 1,307 before celebrating the big day. But a timeline can help couples tie the knot without getting hobbled in the process.

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ON THE COVER: JUNE IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PACK UP THE CAR (OR HEAD TO THE AIRPORT) TO VISIT ONE OF OKLAHOMA’S NEIGHBORING STATES. WE OFFER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OUTDOOR FUN, PERFORMANCES, MUSEUMS AND MORE.

Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden,East Dallas

B e g i n w it h a t re e top ad v ent u re s u r r ou nde d b y blo om i n g f low er s a nd end w it h a pic n ic at s c en ic W h it e Ro c k L a k e. T here’s plent y of E a s t Da l l a s f u n to b e h ad ju s t m i nut e s f r om dow ntow n, i nc lud i n g c r a f t bre w er ie s a nd re s t au r a nt s w it h a t remendou s lo c a l f l a i r. W h at e v er y ou r a l l i s, y ou’ l l f i nd it here.

To plan your trip, go to VisitDallas.com

OKLAHOMA LET TER FROM THE EDITOR Ah, sweet summertime. The Oklahoma heat invites us to move at a slower pace these next few months, with sunscreen in one hand and a drink of our choosing in the other. Oklahomans may also be ready to skip town and enjoy the many offerings of our neighboring states. We’ve found you all the hidden gems and tourist attractions you could want, presented in our travel feature starting on page 44.

If you’d rather stay in-state for some adventures, our Lake Living spotlight can help (page 50). From safety tips and laws you should know to a look at marina life, you’ll have a swell time on the water, guaranteed.

We at Oklahoma Magazine are the exclusive provider of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors listing in the state, which highlights physicians in a variety of specialties (page 31). Alongside that, we sit down with a few of the listed doctors for a quick chat about their fields, new technology and why they decided to brave the field of medicine.

The next few months also welcome a variety of nuptial celebrations, and we offer our advice on the topic in the June Wedding Guide (page 55).

Subjects covered include the ideal order of wedding planning priorities, the newest trends to know, how to narrow down that guest list and ways to make your day as memorable as possible.

We’ve got too many goodies in this issue to share here, but make sure you stick around for next month’s The Best of the Best feature, spotlighting Oklahomans and their businesses, voted in by you. Categories range from Health and Wellness to Home, Services, Entertainment and Dining.

We can’t wait for you to see who won!

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Okie Summer Hotspots The warm weather invites adventures, and you don’t need to leave Oklahoma to find them.

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n addition to heat and humidity, Oklahoma summers also offer a tremendous variety of natural destinations which highlight the diverse and beautiful terrain of the Sooner State. This summer, treat yourself to one or more of Oklahoma’s stunning state and national parks, lakes and wildlife refuges.

“The diversity of our state park system in Oklahoma is pretty remarkable,” says Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. “From the Wichita Mountains to Grand Lake, to Little Sahara State Park, it’s about as diverse as it gets.

You will also see a lot of upgrades across the system – particularly at Quartz Mountain Lodge. This summer is the perfect time to explore our parks.”

Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge

Above: Quartz Mountain State Park in southwest Oklahoma offers over 4,000 acres of both land and water-based activities.

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As the oldest refuge managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge has been a favorite for nature lovers since 1901. Near Lawton and Ft. Sill, the refuge spans approximately 60,000 acres.

The varied landscape includes mixed-grass prairie, 500 million-year-old mountains, freshwater lakes and streams. Home to bison, white-tailed deer and Texas longhorn cattle, the refuge also hosts the largest herd of Rocky Mountain elk in Oklahoma.

Wichita Mountain Refuge is home to popular summer activities including fishing, bird watching, photography, hiking, camping and kayaking. Visitors can travel the winding road to the summit of Mount Scott, where they can see the entire refuge.

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Turner Falls

Barely six miles from Davis in south-central Oklahoma is the popular Turner Falls Park. Oklahoma’s oldest park is named after Scottish immigrant Mazeppa Thomas Turner who discovered the falls over 150 years ago.

The 1,500-acre recreational area is at the foot of the famous Arbuckle Mountains, at the point where Honey Creek plummets seventy-seven feet into a natural swimming area. Turner Falls Park has been a place for outdoor recreation since 1868 and features picnic areas, nature trails, caves and other geological attractions, like two natural swimming pools.

Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees

Originally envisioned as a source of hydroelectric power for the Cherokee Nation, Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees boasts 1,366 miles of shoreline and is one of Oklahoma’s largest lakes. Located in northeastern Oklahoma’s Green Country, Grand Lake is known for fishing, boating and other onthe-water sports. It offers picnic and camping sites, group shelters, playgrounds, swimming beaches, boat ramps and even a 9-hole golf course.

Another popular attraction of Grand Lake is the Cherokee Queen Riverboat, which presents a sight-seeing tour on a vintage, 67-foot paddlewheel riverboat. Just below the Pensacola Dam are campgrounds that offer tent sites, group shelters and amenities ranging from pit toilets to a full comfort station with showers, and RV sites replete with hookups and electrical service.

T H E S TAT E | S TA R T I N G O F F Little Sahara State Park

Little Sahara State Park (also known as Waynoka Dunes) is located in northwest Oklahoma’s Woods County. The park is a well-known destination for ATVs, motorbikes, Jeeps and dune buggies, which can traverse the more than 1,600 acres of sand dunes – some of which are 75 feet high. Visitors can either bring their own ATV or rent one at a nearby business. The cost is $10 a day for all drivers and passengers 10 years of age and older.

The park also offers RV and tent sites, showers, picnic areas and seasonal concession areas.

At the Salt Plains, guests can dig for selenite crystals.

Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve

Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve is located in Cimarron County in the panhandle. The park and the preserve combined stretch from Oklahoma into Colorado and New Mexico, and boast Oklahoma’s highest point at 4,973 feet above sea level.

The nature preserve is a bird watcher’s dream destination, featuring golden eagles, red-tailed hawks and black-billed magpies.

Home to numerous wildlife including black bears, mountain lions, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs, the Black Mesa State Park is also a popular locale for star-gazing due to its remote location and dark night skies. The park is located right beside Lake Carl Etling, which offers boating and camping as well.

Quartz Mountain State Park

In southwest Oklahoma, considered to be the gateway to the Wichita Mountains, Quartz Mountain State Park contains more water than land in its 4,540 acres. Although the original Quartz Mountain Lodge is no longer standing, the new lodge complex includes over 100 guest rooms, plus cabins, a restaurant, a performing arts center and retail shops.

The park hosts the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute, which has provided Oklahoma teens with an extraordinary opportunity to study with well-known artists since the late 1970s. Quartz Mountain State Park features five camping areas with both primitive and RV campsites, and cozy cabins along the shores of Lake Altus-Lugert.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

South-central Oklahoma’s Chickasaw National Recreation Area was once called the “Peaceful Valley of Rippling Waters” and is known primarily as a water destination.

Travertine Creek and Lake of the Arbuckles offer traditional water activities such as fishing, swimming and boating. The park offers scenic trails for hiking and multiple sites for camping. The Platt District ( formerly Sulphur Springs Reservation and then Platt National Park) contains popular freshwater and mineral springs. In the 1970s, this area was combined with the Arbuckle Recreation Area to become the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

The Salt Plains

The Great Salt Plains Area in northern Oklahoma’s Alfalfa County includes The Great Salt Plains Lake and the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge and covers more than 32,000 acres. The lake spans 8,700 surface acres and is formed by a dam on the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River. Hike the Sandpiper Trail along the edge of the salt flats for wildlife and nature observation, or drive the Harold F. Miller auto tour spanning 2.5 miles between the nature center and Highway 11, where you may just spy a bald eagle, along with other waterfowl.

Little Sahara State Park is the ideal spot for ATV and motorbike riding.

Another popular activity is digging for selenite crystals as well as camping, fishing, swimming and hunting.

Pinnell recommends downloading the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s free State Park app to help plan trips this summer.

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Working Hard, Raising Spirits

More than pumping up the crowd, cheerleading requires rigorous training and includes a fair bit of risk, too.

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op collegiate athletes don’t have to clunk helmets or make threepointers; sometimes, elite athletes wear big hair bows and take a 15-foot spinning plunge into their teammates’ arms.

Cheerleaders Caylin Cannady and Maggie Grappe often devote around 25 hours a week during football season to training and fitness.

“And then we have school,” says Grappe, a pre-med student. “It’s a lot.”

Grappe is an Oklahoma State University flyer, the cheerleader who gets tossed into the air during stunts.

Cannady is a University of Oklahoma back spot, responsible for helping support and toss said flyer.

“You have to put in the grind, put in the work,” says Cannady, who’s studying to become an air traffic controller.

“You’ve got to trust your skills and trust your personality.”

Cheerleaders tackle a threetimes-weekly regimen of tumbling, dancing, lifting weights, running and performing stunts.

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also cheer sports like basketball and wrestling, plus make up to 45 special appearances in a year.

Along with glitz and spirit, though, collegiate cheerleading accounts for 70.5% of catastrophic female sports injuries. So, yes – there’s plenty of risk involved in the sport.

Grappe says sometimes her coach will ask: ‘Hey, you think you can do this?’

“I’m like, ‘Probably not. But we can try it,’ and she’ll say, ‘OK. Cool.’ We’ll try it, and maybe it works. Sometimes it doesn’t.

The boys are really good at keeping us safe because they know the moment they don’t, it could be a tragedy. That’s what’s really scary – but that’s also what is so thrilling about it.”

Squad tryouts can be scary, too.

“The try-out process is really competitive,” confirms Cannady.

More than 100 women and men typically submit performance videos in hopes of progressing to in-person tryouts and winning 60 to 70 spots, confirm both OSU cheer coach Lindsay Bracken and OU cheer coach Miranda Noel Hubbard.

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Oklahoma’s collegiate cheerleaders don’t find it too difficult to stay fit during off season.

“What off-season?” asks Hubbard with a laugh. “Our only month without games or practice is June.”

OU cheerleaders do get a brief breather from cheering for football, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, volleyball and occasionally softball.

Coach Hubbard says cheerleaders then download high-intensity training workouts and lifting regimens to follow as they wish.

Cannady also enjoys working out at local gyms or calling a few teammates to get together.

“I know my goals and have always been motivated. There are times when … it can seem overwhelming.

But you have to stay on track,” she says.

OU’s rivals 185 miles to the south don’t have much time to kick back, either.

“We don’t really have an off season,” seconds Coach Bracken. “We are going, literally, all year.”

Summertime appearances and practices transition into football season, which transitions into basketball and wrestling. And the OSU division format means the squad is tumbling, dancing and soaring ahead of April’s national competition, which the advanced large co-ed squad won at the NCA Cheer Nationals for the second consecutive year.

Grappe says she and the rest of the team remain diligent when left to their own devices.

“What I do is try to run a mile every single day when we’re not in season,” she says. “Because it’s really easy to get out of shape.”

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Off to the Races

If you’re looking for a new sport to enjoy, horse racing gallops into the Sooner State every year.

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any people have harbored an interest in horses at one time or another, especially in Oklahoma, where the animal is as ubiquitous as farms and tall grass plains. And what better way to indulge a love of all things equine than to watch live horse racing?

The activity can seem complicated, with a high barrier to entry for the casual observer. However, the three live race tracks in Oklahoma: Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Fair Meadows in Tulsa, and Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, can help even the most green of newcomers learn the ropes.

John Lies, director of racing at Tulsa’s Fair Meadows, has a simple recommendation for someone wanting to try out live horse racing: just go and experience it. He says whether it’s the Kentucky Derby or a race at Fair Meadows, it really doesn’t matter – when the horses come 10

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thundering down the track, it’s thrilling.

“Really, no matter what level you’re talking about, it’s exciting to get into it in person. And we definitely have that here in Oklahoma ... just go to the track and pick it up live and physical,” he says.

And the best way to truly experience it is to get as close as possible to the horses.

Lies recommends going to the paddock,

where the horses are saddled, as well as to the starting gate. When visitors go to these areas, they can watch and listen to the horses as they load in.

“It’s a very unique moment there when the assistant starters are loading the horses into the gate, and then when they break from the gate,” says Lies. “A lot of first time fans really get a kick out

Want to Wager?

Wagering on horse racing can seem overwhelming, but it’s easy to get started. Start by procuring an official program. This will have the races, horse number and jockey names. It will also have instructions for how to place a bet.

Lies suggests keeping it simple: Pick one horse that you like and bet on them to win. Start with the two dollar minimum bet. Essentially, you’ll walk up to the window and say, “First race, two dollars to win on number five.”

Then, after the race, if that horse won, take that ticket back to the window and cash it. If you want more information, visit the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission’s website, ohrc.ok.gov.

T H E S TAT E | H I S T O R Y Oklahoma boasted a variety of interurban railway cars in the early twentieth century.

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Remembering the Railways

At certain points in Oklahoma history, interurban railways transported people and goods around the state.

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Fair Meadows Race Track in Tulsa hosts a variety of horse races in the warmer months.

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of that.”

There are some things to remember when you first visit a track. Lies reminds visitors who are close to the horses to be observers, and not to make too much noise. The observer will notice that the horses are all very healthy and well groomed; Oklahoma also has a thriving aftercare program, according to Lies.

Many of the racers have a long, useful career as hunters, jumpers or pleasure horses after their racing days are done.

“People in [Oklahoma], they know horses. Oklahoma is a state of horses,” says Lies. “People here ... love them, they get them, they understand them, and so racing just fits into the culture. But it’s a really easy hobby to pick up, as far as coming out to the track, experiencing the horses in person.”

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s trolley cars that ran on rails, early 20th century interurban cars often carried about 60 people. These cars were cleaner than railroad compartments because they usually ran on electric power from overhead lines. They were also created for passenger comfort.

The words “interurban” and “streetcar” are sometimes used interchangeably. However, streetcars moved people short distances within a city. On the other hand, interurban cars were created for high-speed and long distance travel between urban areas.

Around 1900, interurbans became popular in the United States because they were important for urban development. Owned by various companies, they ran from, to, within, and through Oklahoma locations including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Sapulpa, Lawton, Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Ardmore, Enid, Miami and Muskogee, among others. Some were fully operational by Statehood Day in 1907. One interurban company transported soldiers from Fort Sill to Lawton and Medicine Park.

Although it began as a gasoline-powered railcar, by 1908 the El Reno Interurban Railway Company was operating as the “Electric Interurban.” Cars left El Reno’s Southern Hotel every hour from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. with stops in Banner, Yukon, Putnam City and Oklahoma City. The cars left Oklahoma City every hour from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. But in August 1911, the Oklahoma Railway Company’s vast trolley empire acquired the El Reno Interurban. The interurban fare from Oklahoma City to Yukon was 50 cents one way, or 90 cents round trip.

Oklahoma gained statehood on November 16, Besides people, interurbans often carried goods. Meat, vegetables, milk, newspapers and 1907. On Dec. 18, 1907, the legislature’s first bill other items were unloaded in Yukon each day became law. onto the 40 x 50-foot dock on the northwest Senate Bill One, aka the “Coach Bill” or the end of the Yukon Interurban Depot. Delivery state’s first Jim Crow law, stated that “every men waited at the dock to unload the goods, railway company, urban or suburban car comand then haul them to Yukon and Piedmont pany, street car or interurban car or railway merchants. company ... shall provide separate coaches or Fred Maier was Yukon’s Interurban Depot compartments as hereinafter provided for the agent from 1928 until 1946. When the trolley accommodation of the white and negro races, line closed down, Maier bought the property which separate coaches or cars shall be equal and the depot structure. The Maier family still in all points of comfort and convenience.” owns the historic Yukon Interurban Depot structure and the property on which it stands.

The bill also required separate station waitAfter World War II, many Oklahomans ing rooms for black and white people. Black had money to purchase their own vehicles. passengers boarded at the rear of the car, and Also, roads improved, and bus lines proaccommodations were not, in reality, equal. vided more options. The Oklahoma Railway Jim Crow laws involved societal segregation Interurban, from Oklahoma City to El Reno, or discrimination against black people. In 1914, ceased operations in 1946. Although most the U.S. Supreme Court declared the law conOklahoma interurbans stopped operating stitutional, but reversed the decision in 1952. In in the 1940s, some did not cease operations 1962, the Oklahoma Legislature repealed public until 1960.

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Nature at the Heart

Colorado native Whitney Forsyth pays tribute to her upbringing with her large-scale ceramic sculptures.

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ature has always been an essential part of Whitney Forsyth’s life, from observing insects and animals, to filling her pockets with seeds and rocks, to calming sojourns in the woods. And it is at the heart of her artwork.

Forsyth is a studio artist whose passion for creation began at a young age; she found her focus in a ceramics class in sixth grade.

Since then, Forsyth has continued growing her talents and now concentrates on large-scale ceramic sculptures and installations.

While she grew up in Manitou Springs, Colo., Forsyth has Oklahoma ties through her grandparents, whom she visited frequently. She also attended Oklahoma State University and earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts.

“I have always been a maker, since I was young,” she says. “My mom was an artist and encouraged my artistic abilities. I had a lot of time outside as a child exploring my grandparents’ garden in Oklahoma or the woods in Colorado where I grew up.”

Forsyth went on to New Mexico State University to add a master’s in fine arts to her list of accomplishments.

In 1999, she took a position as an associate professor of art at the University of Tulsa, where she taught until 2016.

But her teaching didn’t stop there. More recently, Forsyth opened her own studio.

You can find “In 2017, I transitioned to full-time work as a studio artist,” she confirms. “Currently, Forsyth’s I own and teach at Red Heat Ceramic Art work Studio.” displayed in The community clay studio located in art centers, Tulsa opened in 2021. It is now home to 36 galleries and artists and has more than 50 students takmuseums ing classes regularly. It also allows Forsyth across the to continue sharing what she loves with U.S. and others and introducing people to clay for private and the first time. public art “By establishing a community clay collections. studio that encourages all generations Her most to work in the same space together,” she recent says, “the collaboration and discovery are installation contagious!” is a large Nature is an integral part of Forsyth’s wall piece artwork, yes, but the work also tells the to comstory of her life – where she’s been and memorate where she’s going. The ceramics creator the 100th says some of her favorite pieces are the anniversary circular arrangements of objects with of Holland intricate designs and repetitive patterns Hall School called mandalas. in Tulsa.

“I love the mandalas,” she says. “They She’s also encourage viewers to sit, look and listen. I working on also love the momentum of the Windward a display for series ... the large forms that are created Saint Francis with hundreds of small pieces assembled Hospital that together.” will be comVisit whitneyforsyth.com to learn more plete this about the artist and see her work. summer.

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Whitney Forsyth recently opened a community clay studio in Tulsa.

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An enumerator works during the 1950 census.

Detailed records from that census were released April 1.

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A Wealth of Information Newly released census records from 1950 make tracking down relatives easier.

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aron Pope has seen lots of smiles and a few tearfilled eyes since the longawaited 1950 census records were released on April 1.

As the Genealogy Resource Center coordinator for the Tulsa City-County Library, Pope is in the business of helping people find and learn more about their ancestors.

“People are thrilled to be able to get more information about their loved ones,” he says. “A lot of people are looking for their grandparents.” Pope is among them.

Numbers and other general information from the 1950 census have long been available, but specific, personal census information is released only every 10 years, after a mandatory wait of 72 years for privacy reasons.

People who were born in January, February or March of 1950 appear for the first time on census records, and that

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includes Pope’s father, Billy, who was born in January of that year. Pope easily found his paternal grandparents, but was still working in May to track down some maternal ancestors.

“Mom’s family moved a lot,” he says.

But even transient families were more likely to be counted in 1950 than ever before.

Between April 1-13, he says, enumerators (census-takers) went at night to hotels and campgrounds, looking for people who were living in motor homes or those who, for whatever reasons, did not have permanent addresses.

Edmond genealogist Jan Beattie says there’s “all kinds of new information to discover about your ancestors and family on the 1950 census. I found it fascinating to discover home values, if they had electricity, if they owned a car, and detailed information about their occupation,” she says.

About 140,000 census-takers went door-to-door in April 1950 and filled out census forms by hand; the 1960 census would be conducted largely by mail. Efforts made in 1950 to improve accuracy included stepped-up enumerator training and use of the first nonmilitary computer to process and tabulate the data, according to the Census Bureau.

1950 marks the first time that a large number of American military and government workers were living overseas with their families, and the Departments of Defense and State oversaw those counts.

The 1950 census counted 481,545 Americans living and working abroad. Americans who were living out of the country but not working for the federal government were not added to the resident population count of nearly 7 million people.

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Census data released on April 1 and available at 1950census. archives.gov was extracted from handwritten forms through the use of optical character recognition technology, according to the National Archives.

“This is the first census that they used artificial intelligence to index it, so there are a few errors,” says Beattie. “For example, my grandfather has a Dutch middle name that starts with V and it was indexed as U. But I was able to find most of my relatives with ease.”

People who notice such mistakes are invited to assist the National Archives by submitting name updates using a transcription tool available on the 1950 Census website.

Local and county genealogical societies and web-based groups such as ancestry.com and Family Search also welcome volunteers to help correct mistakes and further index the data to make it easier to access.

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Red Dirt Developments The music genre born and cultivated in Oklahoma continues to thrive.

Cody Canada, inspired by musician Taylor Swift, decided to re-record his band’s album Soul Gravy so he could own the material himself.

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ore than 30 years after it first began rising out of the Oklahoma clay, in and around a funky, old two-story farmhouse outside of Stillwater, the music that came to be known as Red Dirt continues to win fans and influence performers worldwide. Here are a couple of recent developments involving the genre: First came the news that Cody Canada was going into the studio with his band, the Departed, to recut Soul Gravy, the hit 2004 CD he recorded with Cross Canadian Ragweed (which disbanded in 2010). Then, a new disc from Tom Skinner’s Science Project, a group originated by the late Red Dirt pioneer nearly a quarter of a century ago, hit the market.

Why would Canada want to redo one of Red Dirt’s iconic albums? It has to do, he says, with a long-ago telephone call he made to Cross Canadian Ragweed’s former record label, Universal South.

“When the band split, I hit the highway, and the record label came out with Box of Weed, which had all the Universal records in it,” Canada remembers. “I thought, ‘That’s really cool,’ and so I called and said, ‘Hey, I need to get some of those for the road. I’d like to sell ‘em.’

“They said, ‘Yeah, we’ll send you some.

They’re 35 bucks apiece.’

“I told them I wasn’t going to spend 35 dollars for my own music, and they said, ‘Well, that’s just how it goes. We can’t give you these. You don’t own them.’

“I guess with any record deal you get, you know, you really can’t own your own music,” he says. “But it had never come up – that we couldn’t own these recordings. And I’m sure it was because we were all very young and dumb about it. We just said, ‘Let’s go have fun while we can,’ and we didn’t really read the contract.”

Although he admits to coming away from that phone call “completely appalled,” as the years went by and he continued touring and recording with his post-Ragweed group, Cody Canada and the Departed, he tried to simply let it go.

And then along came superstar Taylor Swift, who found herself in a similar situation. She resolved it by recording new versions of a couple of her previous albums, and the positive results inspired Canada. He decided to rerecord Soul Gravy, a disc full of songs he’d written and co-written.

It wasn’t just the notion of owning his own music that made Canada choose Soul Gravy for a revisit. Plenty of other factors were involved, beginning with the way the original Soul Gravy was cut with producer – and fellow Red Dirt heavyweight – Mike McClure, who’s also producing the new sessions.

“When we [originally] did that record we were so busy that we rolled in, did a couple of songs, rolled out, played over the weekend, came back –

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band Medicine Show, which helped carry lates an amplifier]. It was just easier to do the torch for Red Dirt during the ’90s. When that than to roll in amps every day. I didn’t Science Project guitarist Gene Williams left like that idea, but I understood the swiftness How can untap income second temporarily in the early 2000s to work on his of Irecording if we from did itmy that way.” home? doctoral degree, James stepped in. He’s been Still, Canada says, to him the use of pods It’s worth taking the time to understand the value of renting your second property. Before you make any decision associated with Skinner’s group ever instead of amps, along with radio-friendly to become a “vacation landlord,” remember that some decisions are worth careful consideration.

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Sharing Clure your property with others lead to additional following wear-and-tear on your home. were able to go will intoundoubtedly Canada’s recently Skinner’s 2015 passing), make constructed studio with, as Canada notes, up the current core of the Science Project “actual amplifiers, time on our side, and band, and they have collectively just experience.” He was also happy to have the completed a new disc for the Tulsa-based option of putting the new tracks on vinyl as Horton Records. It’s titled Tom Skinner’s well as CD, which Ragweed didn’t start doing Science Project: First Set – and for a very until after Soul Gravy. good reason.

And, in addition to all those reasons, there “With the [live] Science Project, the was another, more personal, one. first set is just the Project band, and then “I want my kids to be able to play on ‘em,” the second set is with the special guests,” he says. “Willy is on drums and Dierks is on explains Morris. “Our intention is to do guitar. A couple of years ago, it was just kind another one [with guests], and call it of fun and games, kids getting onstage with Second Set.” daddy. But now, you know, they’re profes“Because of the [COVID-19] pandemic, sional. Now, they’re really doing it.” we realized we couldn’t get a lot of the Some five years before Cross Canadian regular guests to be on the record,” adds Ragweed’s Soul Gravy was originally released, James, who produced First Set with bandanother major Red Dirt player took his first mate Layton. “We needed to cut it with just steps toward what would become a longthe four of us, and we did it like we do it on running musical event in Tulsa, a city whose stage. Don did several songs, and then we importance to the genre’s development is just kind of went around the horn. I’d sing second only to Stillwater. Around Thanksgivone, Rick would sing one, Dylan would sing ing of 1999, singer-songwriter Tom Skinner one and Don would sing another handful. landed a weekly gig at the Blue Rose Cafe.

That’s the way the CD is laid out.”

The first week, he played it solo. The second, First Set does feature some guest players, he added fiddler Wes Gasaway. And then, in including the previously mentioned Gene the great Red Dirt tradition of bringing musiWilliams on guitar, Roger Ray on steel, cal comrades in to share the spotlight, he John Fullbright on various keyboards and began featuring special guest artists. Putting harmonica, Andrea Kyle on vocals and different elements together on stage and organ and Kristin Ruyle on vocals and seeing how they all worked together was, percussion. They were recorded separately, metaphorically at least, a science project. however, at the Ripley Farm Studio, while “Jeff Graham was the first special guest, the band members all recorded together at and that’s when Tom came up with the Fellowship Hall Sound in Little Rock, Ark. name,” says musician and songwriter Don The new disc, says Morris, is “a mixture Morris, a longtime linchpin of the Science of all kinds of different music, from gospel Project band. to rock to country to folk.” Indeed it is, A North Carolina native, Morris settled well-played and well sung, with a laid-back, in Tulsa after coming through during the deep-groove style on many of the tracks ’70s as a touring musician on the Steak & that may remind you not only of Red Dirt, Ale restaurant circuit. By the time the Scibut of the original Tulsa Sound – specificalence Project came along, he’d worked lots of ly, one of its leading practitioners, JJ Cale. jobs with Red Dirt acts, including the man First Set is available from the music platconsidered the godfather of the movement, form Bandcamp and the Horton Records Bob Childers. website (www.hortonrecords.org). Cur“Tom had Bob come down as a special rently, you can experience Tom Skinner’s guest, and he wanted me to come down and Science Project live at the Colony in Tulsa play bass with him,” recalls Morris. “I joined every first and third Wednesday, and, ocup with ‘em around March of 2000.” casionally, at other area venues as well.

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Known for its vibrant architecture, Catagena is ideal for a variety of photo ops.

raped like a cape across Colombia’s Caribbean coast, the port city of Cartagena is a lively mix of Spanish culture, colonial history and carefree beach life – and it’s catching on.

The city of red tiled roofs, vibrant house colors, horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets and salsa is suddenly on everyone’s must-see list.

In the 16th century, the Spanish built walls around the city of Cartagena for protection. Those walls still stand and form the boundaries of the old walled city, entered through the celebrated city gate below one of Cartagena’s most recognizable landmarks, the Clock Tower, which, like many of the city’s buildings, is bright yellow.

Inside the walled city (also known as Centro), the remarkable Catedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria is full of towering arches and massive beams culminating in a large spire, which when lit at night, is a sight to behold.

Another 400-year-old yellow landmark.

Because the Centro is so walkable, you’ll no doubt come across women posing with bowls of fruit on their

heads. They’re called palenquera ladies and you’ll know them by their wildly colorful dresses. Good photo op for a few pesos.

As the historic crossroads for traders bringing goods to South America from Europe, Cartagena became a melting pot of Latin, indigenous, AfroColombian and Middle Eastern cultures. This marinade is reflected in the city’s many diverse restaurants. One not to miss is La Cevicheria, specializing in newly caught seafood combined with local flavors. It was a favorite of Anthony Bourdain, as was the fabulous Mercado Bazurto, a madhouse of a market where only the freshest of culinary ingredients are found.

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he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) names antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Approximately 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States each year, resulting in more than 35,000 deaths. These infections are often caused by ‘superbugs,’ a term coined for microorganisms that have developed a resistance to commonly used antibiotics, which have been identified in all regions of the world.

“Antibiotics are medications designed to fight off infections caused by bacteria,” says Jeffrey Cruzan, MD, president of INTEGRIS Medical Group in Oklahoma City. “They do this by either killing the bacteria or making it impossible for it to grow and multiply.”

Almost everyone has been prescribed an antibiotic at some point in his or her life to treat an illness.

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What Causes Antibiotic Resistance?

It’s important to understand when and why antibiotics should be used for treatment. While it’s true that antibiotic resistance occurs naturally over time, the misuse and overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the antibiotic resistance problem.

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“Antibiotic stewardship or the appropriate use of antibiotics is a huge concern,” says Cruzan. “Indiscriminate use of antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance, meaning that the antibiotic will not be as useful in the treatment moving forward and it may lead to the development of super infections or drug resistant infections, which are much more difficult to treat and may lead to death from what we now know as treatable infections. Antibiotics can kill ‘good’ bacteria, those bacteria that help keep the bad bacteria in check. Removal of these ‘good’ bacteria may result in a super infection as well.”

Like any medication, the use of antibiotics comes with various side effects. Cruz says mild or minor side effects include rash, nausea, diarrhea and yeast infections.

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“Antibiotic-resistant infections may occur as well.”

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The Perks of Aging

Senior living residences offer Oklahomans friendly and invigorating communities.

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any changes come with age. Some are wonderful, like wisdom and more confidence in choices. Some changes are less pleasant. But where a person calls home and the services around them can be a smooth and welcomed transition.

Above and right: Covenant Living at Inverness offers residents a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

Photos courtesy Covenant Living at Inverness Below: Resident comfort and happiness is top priority at Senior Star.

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Finances

One of the first concerns that often comes to mind when choosing a community for a senior is finances.

Will this option be affordable?

“Everybody has different financial goals, so we offer options that allow residents to select which plan is going to be best for them,” says Cari Bashaw, director of sales for Covenant Living at Inverness.

“We want to make sure that this is going to be a good financial fit for them long-term as they decide what they want their next chapter to look like. They know that they are going to be taken care of and they know that this is a plan that provides for a secure future.”

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tions available.

“Our mission is to ‘unite and serve’ and our promise is to ‘do for each other with love,’” says Dionicia McCallum Kelley, digital marketing director at Senior Star.

“With those [principals] in mind, we are transparent about costs, so that the individual or family member considering a move is able to determine what costs are appropriate for them.”

Senior Star also reminds that rates are different depending upon which community they are evaluating and the level of care needed.

Other Considerations

Finances are not the only consideration when looking at communities for those 55 and older.

Bashaw recommends examining the culture and lifestyle.

“Do they like swimming, art classes, social hour, nature trails, book clubs, woodworking?” she asks. “The right community will feel like home.”

Amenities are also important, but consider the individual carefully when evaluating. Some people may be more social while others like more alone time.

Bashaw and McCallum Kelley both recommend visiting the community, so the potential resident and their family can determine their level of comfort.

Other considerations should include the level of care needed as well as location (in regard to being close to family). Senior Star recommends observing how well the staff members appear to know the residents, how active and wellcared-for the other residents look, as well as how responsive staff are to phone calls and inquiries.

The residents and their families should all feel comfortable with the community and ensure that it will meet the health needs, as well as the personal preferences of each resident.

Which to Choose

One good place to start when making this big decision is to consider the age, health and current lifestyle of the resident. Different communities (a term preferred in the industry to “facility,” as each is like a little town, Bashaw relates) offer various levels of care and supportive services, and continuing care retirement communities present a

L I F E & S T Y L E | I N T ERIOR S range of options, from independent living to skilled/long-term care, as well as rehabilitation and memory care.

Someone who is in their late sixties, still active, and looking for a community of friends close at hand, for example, may want to look at independent living or an active adult/55+ community.

Someone who is in their late eighties and struggling with health concerns or dementia, on the other hand, would need more round-the-clock, skilled care in a long-term care home.

This is where the continuing care communities can offer support as the resident ages and are a wonderful alternative, according to Senior Star.

But it is important not to base decisions purely on age.

“We help them select the perfect residence for them, where they can live the fullest life that they can in a safe environment,” says Bashaw.

Getting In

Once you have a few communities to look into, it’s important to reach out to start the conversation. There are a few considerations that need to be addressed.

The resident’s care needs have to be assessed, so it’s important to involve a medical team. The prospective resident needs to be

able to safely live by themselves, if looking at independent living, which could need to be assessed by his or her doctor. Finances, as mentioned, will be another consideration.

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A Crossroads of Culture

The Twin Lakes are the ideal place to catch a Shawnee sunset.

Photo by Brooke Oliver

Shawnee, a quick drive to many of Oklahoma’s highlights, offers Native American roots and plenty of history.

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conomic developers who tout a community’s main assets as “location, location, location” surely had a place such as Shawnee in mind.

Shawnee, a proverbial hop, skip and jump from downtown Oklahoma City and an easy drive from Tulsa and northern, southern and western parts of the state, is ideally situated, says Stacy Moore, Shawnee’s tourism director.

“We’re right in the middle,” she says. “We’re right on I-40, and minutes away from I-44 [Turner Turnpike], I-35 and Route 66.”

For those interested in looking around Shawnee itself, the Pottawatomie County seat beckons with an array of its own attractions and events.

“We have so much going on in Shawnee, I could fill the magazine,” Moore says from Shawnee’s newly-opened Visitor Center. “We’re big enough to have everything [a person] could possibly want – live entertainment, shopping, great restaurants – but we’re [only] 30 minutes from Oklahoma City.”

The downtown area, once the bustling hub of Shawnee’s business district, is alive again, Moore says, boasting art galleries, eclectic shopping, dining and several unique venues. Places to check out include the Nerf Battle Arena; Lumber Jack Jackson’s Axe Throwing; Oak, Ash & Thorn Metaphysical Shop; and the Arts@317 Art Gallery.

At the east end of downtown is one of Oklahoma’s most familiar landmarks that predates statehood, the picturesque Santa Fe Depot. It housed the Pottawatomie County Historical Society Museum for several years, but last year the entire collection was moved next door to the 12,500-square-foot Paul and Ann Milburn Center.

Ken Landry, museum director, says fund-raising for the new museum began several years ago, with a total of $2 million raised. Local philanthropists Paul and Ann Milburn gave the final $500,000 after a fund-raising challenge was met.

Donations through the years have run the gamut from typewriters to vintage vehicles, including a 1948 LaFrance fire truck.

“You name it, we’ve got it,” says Landry.

Contributing to Shawnee life in a major way, Moore says, is the Citizen Potawatomi Nation which, according to its website, operates more than 30 tribal government programs and commercial enterprises. CPN public information 28

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Below: This horse – painted by Greta Madson Lehman – is one of several equine sculptures found around town.

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officer Jennifer Bell says the tribe provides a $500 million local impact.

The tribe is Shawnee’s largest employer, Moore says, and has enhanced Shawnee life in many ways.

Among the tribe’s major enterprises are the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort and the Firelake Entertainment Center. They also include a culture center, golf course, bowling alley, supermarket and softball complex – and most recently, the 5,000-seat FireLake Arena, home court for the Potawatomi Fire, the first tribally-owned professional basketball team in America, according to the tribe’s website.

Its largest annual event is the Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest, scheduled this year for Aug. 12-13.

Shawnee is also home to Oklahoma Baptist University, founded in 1910 by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. In 2019, OBU acquired the campus of St. Gregory’s University, which closed in 2017.

The campus includes the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, which Moore says possesses the only authentic Egyptian mummy in Oklahoma and the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts west of the Mississippi River.

Did You Know?

Scattered throughout Shawnee are some 34 horse statues, most painted by local artists. Moore said the horses began appearing in 2007 as part of Shawnee’s participation in the Oklahoma centennial.

The Shawnee Milling Co. – Oklahoma’s only flour mill that sells directly to the public – continues to operate south of Shawnee’s downtown. Moore says the company introduced in 2021 its first new mix in 20 years last year – pumpkin spice muffin mix.

The Sonic Drive-In chain began in Shawnee, tracing its history back to 1953 and a small root beer stand called the Top Hat. In 1959, after successfully operating a handful of Top Hat locations, Troy Smith and partner Charles Pappe christened the existing locations Sonic, a good match for their slogan, “Service at the Speed of Sound.” Today there are more than 3,500 Sonic restaurants in 46 states.

Leroy Gordon Cooper, born and raised in Shawnee, was one of the original seven astronauts in Project Mercury, America’s first human space program. In 1963, Cooper piloted the longest and last Mercury space flight, MercuryAtlantis 9.

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Healthcare professionals are crucial to the success of our state – evident in the last two years more than ever. To honor their work and dedication, Castle Connolly has put together an exclusive Top Doctors listing, showcasing Oklahoma’s brightest and most innovative physicians. After reviewing nominations from doctors, health systems and hospitals, Castle Connolly creates the listing with physicians in virtually every field of medicine. Read on for additional profiles with featured doctors, as well as a modicum of health topics that may be relevant to you.

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Adolescent Medicine

AMY B. MIDDLEMAN Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health 405-271-6208 Sp: Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior-High Risk, Depression, Reproductive Health

Allergy & Immunology

JANE T. PURSER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Allergy Clinic of Tulsa 918-307-1613 Sp: Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy

Cardiac Electrophysiology KAREN J. BECKMAN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-7001 Sp: Arrhythmias SEAN M. HALLERAN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians 405-948-4040 Sp: Arrhythmias, Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Atrial Fibrillation SIVA SOMA Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute 918-592-0999 Sp: Catheter Ablation, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation SUBHA VARAHAN Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus 405-608-3800 Sp: Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation

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William Tierney, MD

GASTROENTEROLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA MEDICAL CENTER, VA MEDICAL CENTER

OKC

William Tierney, MD, boasts an education that includes matriculation at Yale University School of Medicine – where he met his Oklahoma-native wife – as well as an internal medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He then embarked on a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan, where he trained in the (then-new) field of endoscopic ultrasound. After, he brought that expertise to the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Endoscopic ultrasound is a procedure used to “diagnose and stage a number of gastrointestinal malignancies, and my focus was on pancreatic cancer,” says Tierney. “I moved to Oklahoma with the goal of bringing state-of-the-art digestive disease care to the state, helping contribute to the multidisciplinary care present at our state’s premiere academic medical center, and training Oklahoma’s future physicians. Over the years, my role has expanded to recruit talented colleagues who have helped advance novel digestive disease therapies and bring them to our state.”

Both the present and the future of gastroenterology include high-tech advances.

“Artificial intelligence is already playing a role,” says Tierney.

“These FDA-approved devices help endoscopists find and identify colon polyps. Many other AI devices and diagnostic tests will be coming on the market in the next few years. In addition, new endoscopic technologies are available that allow physicians to perform upper or lower gastrointestinal procedures, which accomplish the same outcome as a surgical procedure. These endoscopic procedures are associated with lower risks and a much faster recovery compared to surgical procedures.”

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MUHAMMAD ANWAR Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Heart Clinic Central Oklahoma 405-321-0199 Sp: Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension JEFFREY A. CROOK Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart and Vascular Associates 405-515-2222 ARCHANA GAUTAM Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart and Vascular Associates 405-515-2222 Sp: Peripheral Vascular Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Disease in Women JOHN R. HARVEY Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus 405-608-3800 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Replacement, Coronary Artery Disease KATHERINE HAYS Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart and Vascular Associates 405-515-2222 DOUGLAS A. HORSTMANSHOF INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Advanced Cardiac Care 405-713-9900 Sp: Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

RICHARD KACERE Ascension St. John Medical Center 918-748-7650 Sp: Cardiovascular Imaging, Preventive Cardiology, Congenital Heart Disease-Adult, Nuclear Cardiology ALAN M. KANESHIGE Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute 918-592-0999 Sp: Congestive Heart Failure, Echocardiography, Cardiac Imaging THO DINH LE Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Saint Francis Hospital South, Warren Clinic 918-494-8500 DWIGHT W. REYNOLDS OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-7001 Sp: Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Arrhythmias MUHAMMAD SALIM Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart and Vascular Associates 405-515-2222 Sp: Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology MICHAEL LEE VILLANO Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart and Vascular Associates 405-515-2222 Sp: Pulmonary Hypertension D. MATT WILKETT Oklahoma State University Medical Center, Claremore Indian Hospital 918582-7711 Sp: Non-Invasive Cardiology

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

ROBYN LYN COWPERTHWAITE OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, OU Health – Edmond Medical Center 405-271-5251 Sp: ADD/ ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Substance Abuse

Child Neurology

DAVID J. SIEGLER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Child Neurology of Tulsa 918-493-3300 Sp: Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, Headache, Neuromuscular Disorders

Colon & Rectal Surgery

HANI BARADI INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Colon and Rectal Surgery Clinic 405-948-0640 Sp: Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Crohn’s Disease, Incontinence/Pelvic Floor Disorders, Minimally Invasive Surgery GARY D. DUNN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital 405-271-1400 Sp: Colon & Rectal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders SCOTT A. FENGLER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-794-4788 Sp: Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery

STUART D. HOFF Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, OU Physicians 918-634-7500 Sp: Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Anal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders, Laparoscopic Surgery *RAHAL Y. KAHANDA Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Oklahoma Surgical Associates 405-329-4102 Sp: Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer MATTHEW WILSON Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-599-8200 Sp: Laparoscopic Surgery

Dermatology

JEFF ALEXANDER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, 6565 S. Yale Ave., Suite 503 918-494-8333 Sp: Skin Cancer, Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology PAMELA S. ALLEN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-6110 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology LYNN A. ANDERSON Ascension St. John Medical Center, Midtown Dermatology 918-728-3100 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea TIFFANY BRAZEAL SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Dermatology 405-280-7546 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology DAVID KEITH DUNCAN Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Regional Health System 405-321-3868 SHELBI HAYES SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital 405280-7546 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology CHRISTINA G. KENDRICK Tulsa Dermatology Clinic 918-749-2261 MARK D. LEHMAN Tulsa Dermatology Clinic 918-749-2261 Sp: Laser Surgery KELLI ANN LOVELACE Tulsa Dermatology Clinic 918-749-2261 Sp: Botox JULIE BOWMAN LOWE 11100 Hefner Pointe Dr., Suite B 405608-6877 SCOTT WILLIAM MEYERS Dermatology Surgery Center 918-2939966 Sp: Mohs Surgery GEORGE WASHINGTON MONKS Tulsa Dermatology Clinic 918-749-2261 Sp: Skin Cancer, Psoriasis, Botox DONALD RICHARD SEIDEL Tulsa Dermatology Clinic 918-749-2261 Sp: Medical Dermatology, Geriatric Dermatology ASHWINI KAMATH VAIDYA Tulsa Dermatology Clinic 918-749-2261

Digestive Health

Chronic digestive diseases – more than occasional heartburn or an upset stomach – affect approximately 20 million Americans and comprise 25% of all surgical operations. The most common digestive diseases include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, gallstones, hemorrhoids and diverticulitis. Diet can play an important role in managing symptoms. If you suffer with a digestive disease, a few tips to improve digestive health include eating a balanced diet, eating less but more often with smaller meals, restricting certain highfiber foods and limiting the consumption of fatty and fried foods, as well as dairy products.

Source: GI Alliance

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. However, 80% of strokes are preventable. Stroke occurs when blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain are either blocked by a clot or Diagnostic Radiology

DOUGLAS P. BEALL Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Summit Medical Center, Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma 405-601-2325 Sp: Musculoskeletal Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Sports Medicine Radiology ELIZABETH JETT OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-4514 Sp: Breast Imaging, Mammography KELLY N. MCDONOUGH OU Health – Edmond Medical Center, Breast Health Network Edmond 405-8442601 Sp: Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer RYAN TROJAN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma 405-949-3417

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

D. ERIK ASPENSON Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute 918-592-0999 Sp: Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension, Thyroid Disorders MARY Z. BAKER OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center 405-271-1000 Sp: Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Pituitary Disorders, Thyroid Disorders CHRISTIAN S. HANSON Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute 918592-0999 Sp: Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension DAVID W. HARRIS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-497-3140 Sp: Diabetes

Family Medicine

ANDREA M. ADAMS Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-291-5200 CLAUDIA E. CEA Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-392-7500 STEPHEN E. CONNERY Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Primary Care 405-329-0121 SARAH E. COX Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Primary Care 405-378-5491 SARAH R. ELNESER Hillcrest Hospital South, Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic Jenks 918-298-2603 SCOTT J. FOWLER Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Premier Family Care 918-258-9990 RACHEL M. FRANKLIN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-4311 Sp: Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine KYLE B. FRENCH INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Family Care South 405-425-8190 SCOTT ANTHONY GHERE Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-502-7300

rupture, which results in the loss of brain cells. Controllable risk factors include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and diet and exercise choices.

To learn more about your risk, take the Stroke Risk Quiz at stroke.org.

Source: American Stroke Association

JEFFREY DEAN HODGDEN SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group 405-272-5555 CHITRALEKHA KATHURIA Saint Francis Hospital South, Warren Clinic South Family Medicine 918307-5525 Sp: Adolescent Medicine, Women’s Health CHANDAN D. LAD Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-481-7700 ELIZABETH WICKERSHAM OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-4311

Gastroenterology

SATISH K. ARORA Norman Regional Hospital, GI of Norman 405-515-2777 Sp: Colon Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Gallbladder Disease JAVID FAZILI OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, VA Medical Center Oklahoma City 405-271-8478 Sp: Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, Hepatitis RALPH T. GUILD III OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-3445 Sp: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease, Nutrition MARKHAM NIGHTENGALE Saint Francis Hospital South, Hillcrest Medical Center, Adult Gastroenterology Associates 918-438-7050 Sp: Liver Disease CHINTAN A. PARIKH Norman Regional Hospital, GI of Norman 405-515-2777 Sp: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Liver Disease *AMIR RUMMAN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-8478 Sp: Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP), Pancreatic & Biliary Disease GEORGE SALEM OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-9551 Sp: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, HARVEY A. TATUM Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-582-6544 Sp: Crohn’s Disease, Hepatitis C, Liver Disease WILLIAM M. TIERNEY OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City 405-271-8478 Sp: Endoscopic Ultrasound, Colon Cancer, Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Geriatric Medicine

INSUNG KIM Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-497-3650 Sp: Alzheimer’s Disease, Osteoporosis PETER A. WINN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-4311 Sp: Palliative Care, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia

Gynecologic Oncology

MICHAEL A. GOLD Ascension St. John Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 918-505-3200 Sp: Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Pelvic Surgery-Complex ROBERT S. MANNEL OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-8707 Sp: Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers, Clinical Trials DARON G. STREET Ascension St. John Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 918-505-3200 Sp: Cervical Cancer

Hand Surgery

STEPHEN W. MIHALSKY Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, OU Health – Edmond Medical Center, Edmond OU Hospital 405-348-5060 Sp: Trauma, Microsurgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis

Hematology

ALEXANDRA P. IKEGUCHI OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-8299 Sp: Melanoma, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer, Sarcoma SUPRIYA KOYA Utica Park Clinic 918-579-3850 Sp: Colon & Rectal Cancer, Lymphoma AMARA NANDIKOLLA Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-579-3850

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

TIMOTHY W. HOLDER Supportive Care Solution of Tulsa 918-728-7586 Sp: Cancer Survivorship, Cancer Palliative Care ROBERTO SALINAS OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-4311

Infectious Disease

DOUGLAS A. DREVETS OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-6434 Sp: Infections-CNS, HIV/AIDS DAVID N. SCHECK Hillcrest Hospital, Utica Park Clinic 918-579-3875 Sp: AIDS/HIV

Internal Medicine

SARAH ANDREWS Hillcrest Hospital South, Utica Park Clinic 918-392-5600 L. RENE BALLARD Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic 405-329-0121 Sp: Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Women’s Health JONATHAN A. BRYAN Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Primary Care 405-329-0121 MANUEL J. CALVIN Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-495-2685 Sp: Autoimmune Disease, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease

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JaNae Clapp, MD

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, INTEGRIS CANCER INSTITUTE

OKC

Oklahoma native JaNae Clapp, MD, returned home after extensive training in internal medicine and medical oncology to bring scientific advances in cancer patient care. These involve higher success rates and lower toxicity of therapy.

Having seen patients and their families fight against the disease, Clapp says that she “wants them to know that, though cancer remains a very scary word and serious illness, we are making wonderful progress in treatment to give more people a chance to be cured of their diseases. Please don’t delay seeing a specialist and following their advice. The rapidity of new options and better treatments opens doors for more people to live longer and live well.

All in all, the advances in cancer treatment are promising.

“There are many new drugs recently available, and the speed of learning new mechanisms is faster than it has ever been,” she says. “There are not only new drugs, but new uses for stem cells and CAR-T cells that are gaining ground for improving health and survival.”

Being a medical oncologist, Clapp says, has its “rewards and sadness,” but the work is worth it.

“The best times are the ones when I get to tell them we see no evidence of their tumor any longer,” she says. “These are the moments to celebrate!”

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John M. Bell, MD

OPHTHALMOLOGY

DEAN MCGEE EYE INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA MEDICAL CENTER

OKC

Simply put, John M. Bell, MD, heals eyesight. He says he chose a career in ophthalmology because of “how rewarding it is when I am able to help a patient who may be struggling with their vision to regain that quality of life that comes with better sight.

“I always wanted to be a surgeon. The field of eye surgery also allows me to develop long-standing relationships with patients who have chronic eye diseases, some of whom I have followed for over 20 years.”

Bell graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, completed residency training in ophthalmology at Scott and White/Texas A&M in Temple, TX, and then joined the Oklahoma City Clinic. In 2017, he came to the Dean McGee Eye Institute, where he now practices comprehensive ophthalmology with a specialization in cataract and lens implant surgery.

His patients, he says, are his motivation.

“One recent patient stands out,” he says. “She was a 22-yearold young lady with diabetes who had to be led into my exam room by her mother after rapidly losing her sight in both eyes over just a few months. She could only see light and was diagnosed with diabetic related cataracts that we immediately scheduled for surgery. Less than 24 hours after her procedure, she had regained her independence and was seeing 20/20.”

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ROBERT BERNARD COYE Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Ascension St. John Medical Center, MDVIP 918-615-4015 BRENT D. DENNIS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-491-5990 LISA FARHOOD Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, Medical Specialists 405-458-7188 MICHAEL GEBETSBERGER Hillcrest Hospital South, Utica Park Clinic 918-392-5600 Sp: Alzheimer’s Disease, Geriatric Medicine ANDREW GORDON Ascension St. John Medical Center, Bernsen Medical Plaza 918-748-7640 ALLEN J. HAMAKER Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, 3613 N.W. 56th Street, Suite 140 405-795-5907 MARTINA J. JELLEY OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center 918-619-4400 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health, Hypertension, Diabetes JOHN M. KRODEL Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic 405-329-0121 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Chronic Illness DEBRA KAYE MADAJ Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-382-2515 THOMAS H. MERRILL Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic 405-329-0121 Sp: Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine GARY D. RATLIFF Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Regional Internal Medicine 405-515-0380 GEORGE TARDIBONO OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-3445 Sp: Weight Management, Nutrition & Obesity STEPHEN RALPH TRAVIS OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health 405-271-3445 Sp: Rheumatology MICHAEL A. WEISZ OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center 918-619-4400 Sp: Headache

Interventional Cardiology RALPH DOUGLAS ENSLEY Saint Francis Heart Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-494-8500 Sp: Cardiac Catheterization, Patent Foramen Ovale NAJI E. KARAM SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, 608 N.W. 9th St., Suite 6100 405-272-8477 Sp: Echocardiography

AGHA K. KHAN Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus, Oklahoma Heart Hospital 405-608-3800 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Nuclear Cardiology FAISAL LATIF SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group 405-231-3737 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Peripheral Vascular Disease WAYNE N. LEIMBACH Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute 918-592-0999 Sp: Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Maternal & Fetal Medicine CHARLES P. MIRABILE INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, The Perinatal Center 405-748-4726 Sp: High-Risk Pregnancy JOHN R. STANLEY III Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, The Perinatal Center 405-748-4726 Sp: High-Risk Pregnancy

Medical Oncology

JESS FRANKLIN ARMOR Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Oncology and Hematology 405-751-4343 JANAE MICHELLE CLAPP INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute 405-773-6400 BRIAN V. GEISTER INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute 405-773-6400 Sp: Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma MICHAEL JOSEPH KEEFER Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Oncology and Hematology 405-751-4343 CARLA D. KURKJIAN Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Oncology and Hematology 405-751-4343 Sp: Gastrointestinal Cancer EDWIN L. MCCREARY Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-579-3850 Sp: Hematology ALI H. MOUSSA Ascension St. John Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 918-505-3200 Sp: Leukemia & Lymphoma JENNIFER O’STASIK Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-579-3850 Sp: Hematology CRAIG LEE REITZ Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Oncology and Hematology 405-751-4343 Sp: Lung Cancer, Lymphoma Breast Cancer GEORGE B. SELBY OU Health – University of Oklahoma

Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-8299 Sp: Stem Cell Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Malignancies CHARLES TAYLOR Ascension St. John Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 918505-3200 Sp: Leukemia & Lymphoma, Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies ALEDA TOMA SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, Cancer Specialists of Oklahoma 405-942-9200 Sp: Breast Cancer LESLIE K. WALKER Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-579-3850 Sp: Hematology

Nephrology

MARY ANN CAMERON Nephrology Specialists of Oklahoma 918-712-5000 Sp: Kidney Stones BENJAMIN D. COWLEY OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City 405-271-8478 Sp: Polycystic Kidney Disease, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, Transplant MedicinePancreas, Chronic Kidney Disease JOSE EL-AMM INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute 405-949-3816 Sp: Transplant Medicine-Kidney LUKAS HARAGSIM OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City 405-271-8478 Sp: Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease PRANAY KATHURIA OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Hillcrest Medical Center 918-619-8700 Sp: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Transplant Medicine-Kidney SUDHIR K. KHANNA INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, Kidney Specialists of Central Oklahoma 405-942-5442 SATISH KUMAR OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City 405-271-8478 Sp: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Failure

Neurological Surgery

SHON W. COOK Community Hospital - Oklahoma City, Keyhole Brain & Spine 405-310-6977 Sp: Neurovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Surgery IAN F. DUNN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-8299 Sp: Brain Tumors, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumors, Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a disease where the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells within the body causes harm, and can lead to death if not treated. It’s estimated that one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. However, the death rate from cancer in the United States continues to decline. From 1992 to 2018, the cancer death rate fell 3%. The most common cancers affecting Americans are lung, colorectal, breast and prostate.

Source: American Cancer Society

STEVEN R. SARKISIAN, JR., MD

is the Founder and CEO of Oklahoma Eye Surgeons, PLLC and specializes in premium laser cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, or MIGS. Dr. Sarkisian is passionate about helping people get rid of their glasses by implanting premium lenses such as the Vivity and PanOptix lenses with or without toric correction for astigmatism, and he was the first surgeon in the state to perform the PanOptix trifocal lens, the iStent, iStent Inject, the Xen Gel Stent and canaloplasty. He was the first in the USA to use the OMNI device and the first in the world to use the TRAB360 and VISCO360 surgical systems, the predicate devices to the OMNI. Dr. Sarkisian is the former director of the glaucoma fellowship, and former Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Sarkisian obtained his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College, outside Chicago, IL, received a Certificate in Christian Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the State University of New York (SUNY Downstate) in Brooklyn, NY, followed by a fellowship in glaucoma surgery at UT Memphis.

Due to his involvement in the development of new glaucoma technology, he has been active in presenting and publishing his work both in America and internationally. He co-authored the book “Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, a Practical Guide”.

Dr. Sarkisian currently serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (JCRS), and on the Editorial Board of Glaucoma Today, Glaucoma Physician, and Ophthalmology Management. Dr. Sarkisian is listed in Woodward/ White’s Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

He and his wife Anne have four children and reside in Edmond, Oklahoma.

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EMILY FRIEDMAN Community Hospital - Oklahoma City, Pinnacle Neurocare 405-395-2633 Sp: Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Surgery CAPLE SPENCE 8121 National Ave., Suite 210 405-4553393 Sp: Brain Tumors, Cerebrovascular Disease

Neurology

EDUARDO A. DE SOUSA Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Neurology 405-3022661 Sp: Electromyography (EMG), Neuromuscular Disorders, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis DAVID LEE GORDON OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-3635 Sp: Headache, Cerebrovascular Disease, Migraine

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Lynn A. Anderson, MD DERMATOLOGY

MIDTOWN DERMATOLOGY, ASCENSION ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER

Tulsa

Every day is different for Lynn Anderson, MD, whose practice assists patients in general skin care, skin cancer, Botox, CoolSculpting, laser hair removal and acne treatments.

Anderson is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Her background includes study at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and matriculation to Tulane Medical School, where she completed an internship in internal medicine. She later chose to focus on dermatology, practicing in Missouri before moving to Tulsa.

She’s a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Oklahoma State Medical Association and Tulsa County Medical Society as well.

Helping people heal from skin issues is rewarding, she says.

“I enjoy the visual aspect of skin disease and seeing the results of treatment. There is no typical day, really. People are different and their skin problems vary. It makes every day interesting and challenging,” she says. “I have enjoyed the many people I have met and taken care of over the years.”

As the skin is the largest organ of the body, dermatology is very diverse.

“There are many subspecialties that one can concentrate on in dermatology: pediatric dermatology, medical dermatology, surgery, lasers and cosmetics. It makes it a very desirable specialty,” she says. “The latest breakthrough is JAK inhibitors for treatment of atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata and vitiligo, which can be chronic physically and emotionally debilitating skin diseases.”

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MARILYN APPIAH Norman Regional Hospital, Care for Women 405-793-2229 *KATHERINE ARNOLD INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Variety Care 405-632-6688 Sp: Gynecologic Surgery, LGBT Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases JOHN MARTIN BEAL Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Tulsa OB-GYN Associates 918-747-9641 JOHN L. CHERRY Norman Regional Hospital, Care for Women 405-793-2229 Sp: Women’s Health, Pregnancy GRANT R. COX Ascension St. John Medical Center, Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, OB-GYN Specialists of Tulsa 918-712-8700 Sp: Infertility, Gynecologic Surgery, Miscarriage-Recurrent *MICHAEL BLAKE EVANS OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-1616 KIMBERLY J. FLETCHER INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Women’s Health 405-4258163 JULIE HANSEN INTEGRIS Health Edmond, INTEGRIS Women’s Health 405-657-3952 Sp: Uterine Fibroids, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Laparoscopic Surgery KATHLEEN HEFFRON Hillcrest Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Women’s Health Group 918-293-6200 Sp: Gynecology Only LAUREL M. JORDAN Norman Regional Hospital, Care for Women 405-793-2229 DAPHNE L. LASHBROOK Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Women’s Healthcare of Norman 405-360-1264 Sp: Hormonal Disorders, Robotic Hysterectomy HODA MAAROUF INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS 405-946-4735

ANDREA J. MILLER INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Family Care South 405425-8162 KATHLEEN MOORE OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-8707 LESA MULLIGAN Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, 1139 36th Avenue, Northwest 405-364-0643 SUMEETA NANDA INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS 405-946-4735 LYDIA D. NIGHTINGALE Variety Care 405-632-6688 Sp: Gynecology Only ARTHUR COLE NILSON Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Saint Francis Hospital South, Tulsa Women’s Health Care 918-299-5151 Sp: Laparoscopic Surgery LESLIE JUNE OLLAR-SHOEMAKE Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Women’s Healthcare of Norman 405-360-1264 NIMISH PAREKH INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Northwest Obstetrics and Gynecology 405-943-6288 MUKESH T. PAREKH Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Northwest Obstetrics and Gynecology 405-9436288 Sp: High-Risk Pregnancy, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Robotic Surgery LISA RENEE WATERMAN Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Women’s Healthcare of Norman 405-360-1264

Ophthalmology

ANN ACERS-WARN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 580-250-5855 RAY M. BALYEAT Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Eye Institute 918-749-2220 Sp: Retina/ Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Disorders, Retinal Detachment JOHN M. BELL OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery CYNTHIA BRADFORD OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma REAGAN BRADFORD OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1092 Sp: Retina/ Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Disorders, TODD A. BROCKMAN Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Eye Institute 918-742-5513 Sp: Cataract Surgery

GARY T. DENSLOW Pediatric & Family Eye Care 918-9499898 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus LAYNE E. GOETZINGER OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery MARC A. GOLDBERG Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Eye Institute 918-584-4433 Sp: Cornea & External Eye Disease, PRK-Refractive Surgery, Cataract-Complex JEAN R. HAUSHEER OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 580-250-5855 Sp: LASIKRefractive Surgery ERIN L. HOLLOMAN Oculoplastic Surgeons of Oklahoma 405-521-0041 DAVID W. JACKSON OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery MAHMOUD KHAIMI OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1093 Sp: Glaucoma ANNIE MOREAU OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1096 Sp: Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery REBECCA K. MORGAN Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1793 Sp: Low Vision ANIL D. PATEL OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1091 Sp: NeuroOphthalmology ENSA PILLOW INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Oculoplastic Surgeons of Oklahoma 405-521-0041 JAMES M. RICHARD INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Children’s Eye Care 405-751-2020 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, Eye Muscle Disorders STEVEN R. SARKISIAN Oklahoma Eye Surgeons 405-943-4413 Sp: Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery RHEA L. SIATKOWSKI OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1095 Sp: Cornea Transplant, Trauma R. MICHAEL SIATKOWSKI OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1094 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus GREGORY L. SKUTA OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1093 Sp: Glaucoma

Heart Disease

Heart disease, a term encompassing several types of heart conditions, may go undiagnosed until a person experiences symptoms of a heart attack, heart failure or an arrhythmia. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, in which buildup of plaque in the arteries decreases blood flow to the heart. Key risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and smoking.

High blood pressure is often known as the ‘silent killer’ because there can be no symptoms. However, regular checkups with a physician to measure blood pressure and blood cholesterol can alert you to any problems.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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DEENA A. SYLVESTER Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Sylvester Eye Care & Aesthetics 405-607-8948 Sp: Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Botox DIANA TAMBOLI Oculoplastic Surgeons of Oklahoma 405-521-0041 ANIKA TANDON Pediatric & Family Eye Care 918-609-7010 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Muscle Disorders-Child & Adult, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric DEANA S. WATTS OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery MARK J. WEISS Ascension St. John Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, The Eye Institute 918-742-2428 Sp: Glaucoma TAMMY L. YANOVITCH OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute 405-271-1094 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Amblyopia, Glaucoma-Pediatric

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Scott Fengler, MD

SHEILA ALGAN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-2663 Sp: Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery JAMES L. BOND Norman Regional Hospital, Ortho Cental, HealthPlex Hospital 405-3606764 Sp: Hip & Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine BRADFORD BOONE Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma 918-4942665 Sp: Sports Medicine, Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery BRETT A. BRALY Community Hospital - Oklahoma City, The Spine Clinic 405-424-5415 Sp: Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Disorders BRIAN A. CHALKIN Bristow Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Orthopaedic Center 918-582-6800 Sp: Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery ARTHUR CONLEY Direct Orthopedic Care 405-445-0155 Sp: Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

CHAD E. CRAWLEY Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-579-2300 SCOTT M. DE LA GARZA SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group 405-218-2530 Sp: Spinal Surgery CHARLES H. FUNDERBURK McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital, McBride Clinic 405-230-9270 Sp: Hand Surgery BRYAN J. HAWKINS Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma 918494-2665 Sp: Foot & Ankle Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine RANDALL L. HENDRICKS Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma 918-4942665 Sp: Spinal Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery THOMAS P. LEHMAN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital 405-271-2663 Sp: Trauma, Hand Surgery YOGESH MITTAL Bristow Medical Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, The Orthopaedic Center 918-582-6800 Sp: Hip & Knee Replacement, Robotic Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Hip ANDREW B. PARKINSON Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Orthopaedic Spine Associates 405-463-3370 Sp: Spinal Surgery, Spinal Deformity, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Microsurgery CHARLES B. PASQUE OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-2663 Sp: Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery, Elbow Surgery COREY E. PONDER SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, SSM Health Medical Group 405-218-2530 Sp: Joint Replacement, Reconstructive Surgery, Arthritis TIMOTHY A. PUCKETT OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-2663 Sp: Spinal Surgery GHAZI M. RAYAN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, INTEGRIS Hand and Microsurgery Clinic 405-945-4888 Sp: Microsurgery, Hand Surgery

DAVID C. TEAGUE OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-2663 Sp: Trauma, Fractures-Complex, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures THOMAS K. TKACH McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital, McBride Clinic 405-230-9270 Sp: Joint Reconstruction

Otolaryngology

BLAKE L. ANDERSON Hillcrest Hospital South, Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918459-8824 Sp: Ear Disorders, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery WAYNE E. BERRYHILL Norman Regional Hospital, Community Hospital, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405-364-2666 Sp: Neurotology JEFFREY ALFON BUYTEN Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405364-2666 KEITH F. CLARK SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group 405-272-6027 Sp: Airway Reconstruction, Voice Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders-Botox Therapy, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery SHANNON KYLE KANEASTER Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405-242-6887 Sp: Allergy, Sinus Disorders, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Sinus Surgery-Revision KIBWEI A. MCKINNEY OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-1368 Sp: Allergy, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Rhinosinusitis, Skull Base Surgery JEREMY A. MOORE Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405-364-2666 CHRISTOPHER A. PASKOWSKI Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405-3642666 Sp: Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery JONATHAN M. PILLOW Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405-562-1810

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WARREN CLINIC

Tulsa

Wisconsin native Scott Fengler, MD, completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin before interning at the Madigan Army Medical Center. He completed his residency at the Tripler Army Medical Center and his fellowship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He says he and his wife considered many options before choosing Tulsa as their home.

Specializing in colon and rectal surgeries, Fengler says those in his specialty also treat colon and rectal cancer because “rectal cancer surgical care is particularly demanding of being done by a surgeon with adequate training, volume and experience.”

Fengler advises not to let embarrassment “keep you from coming to be evaluated. Some frightening and painful problems can be quickly and relatively painlessly treated. Some problems can be life-threatening if you do not seek care promptly.”

One piece of advice he offers to the masses is that “rectal bleeding is not always hemorrhoids. The vast majority of young people that we treat for colorectal cancer delay care because they assume that rectal bleeding is always from hemorrhoids.”

Put simply – get your colonoscopies done. If there’s no family history or risk factors, start at 45.

“There is always something new being tried,” he says, including more minimally invasive surgeries, both laparoscopic and robotic. Larger polyps are becoming more manageable with colonoscopy instead of major surgeries. Improved surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy have all lead to improved survival of colorectal cancer annually since around 1994, he says.

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Digital Eye Strain

Spending hours each day staring at a computer, smartphone or other digital screen can cause eye strain, with symptoms including blurred vision, eye fatigue, dry eyes and/or red, watery and itchy eyes. To help relieve the strain, follow the ’20-20-20’ rule: every 20 minutes take a break and look at an object at least 20 feet away, for at least 20 seconds. Also, don’t forget to blink to help naturally moisturize your eyes. Using artificial tear drops can help, too. Other helpful options include adjusting the screen’s brightness and contrast, and reducing the glare.

Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology

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Eye Infections

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Alzheimer’s Disease

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Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, accounts for 60 to 80% of all dementia cases. There is no known cause or cure for Alzheimer’s. Experts say the disease likely develops from several factors including genetics, lifestyle and environment. The 10 warning signs/symptoms of Alzheimer’s include:

Andrew Gordon, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE

ASCENSION ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER

Tulsa

Having grown up on a cattle ranch in Broken Bow, Andrew Gordon, MD, was educated at Oral Roberts University, attended the University of Oklahoma Medical School and became board-certified in both pediatrics and internal medicine. He has practiced at Ascension St. John Medical Center for the past 26 years.

“I chose general practice because I enjoy basically everything in medicine, and I enjoy people both young and old,” says Gordon. “In a typical day, I see an occasional younger person for an ear infection, as well as patients in their 20s and 30s for physical exam or illness and injury. I also take care of a lot of patients with diabetes, heart failure, emphysema or stroke.”

The payoffs of being a physician are vast, especially over time.

“Some of the most rewarding moments my career are taking care of several generation of patients,” he says. “In one family, I took care of five generations. I think it’s fun taking care of grandparents and also seeing their kids as well as the grandkids. I think people should think of my practice as taking care of young, middle-aged and older people – and all the problems that occur with people in general.”

Gordon appreciates the flow of information available these days in the field of medicine.

“The greatest breakthrough in technology has been the internet and online medical records,” he says.

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STEVEN V. RICHARDS Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405-755-1930 JOSE SANCLEMENT OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-7559 Sp: Microvascular Surgery RICKY L. VISOR Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405-755-6475 DAVID W. WHITE SR. Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Eastern Oklahoma Ear, Nose & Throat 918-4923636 Sp: Otology, Neurotology, Hearing & Balance Disorders

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

IVAN WAYNE Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates 405-748-5950 Sp: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology

Pain Medicine

C. SCOTT ANTHONY Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Hillcrest Medical Center, Pain Management of Tulsa 918-447-9300 Sp: Pain-Interventional Techniques, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Pain-MusculoskeletalSpine & Neck, Pain-Spine RITA M. HANCOCK 1601 S.W. 89th St., Suite E200 405900-5300 Sp: Pain Management, Pain-Musculoskeletal *AHMAD KHATTAB Oklahoma State University Medical Center 918-631-8202 ATUL A. WALIA INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Regional Hospital, INTEGRIS Pain Management 405-945-4359 Sp: Pain-Chronic, Pain-Back, Head & Neck, Headache, Pain-Interventional Techniques TRACI L. WHITE Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Pain Management of Tulsa 918-447-9300

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Pathology

KAR-MING A. FUNG OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-5653 Sp: Neuro-Pathology

Pediatric Cardiology

EDWARD D. OVERHOLT Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City 405-271-5530 Sp: Arrhythmias, Interventional Cardiology, Congenital Heart Disease

Pediatric Endocrinology

LAURA J. CHALMERS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center 918-619-4803 Sp: Sexual Differentiation Disorders, Growth/Development Disorders, Obesity, Weight Management SOWMYA KRISHNAN Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-3303 Sp: Diabetes, Metabolic Bone Disorders, Obesity

Pediatric Gastroenterology MUHAMMAD ADNAN ALTAF Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health 405-271-6549 Sp: Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders, Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

ASHLEY BAKER Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Jimmy Everest Center 405-271-4412 Sp: Cancer Survivorship, Sickle Cell Disease RENE Y. MCNALL-KNAPP Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, Jimmy Everest Center 405-2714412 Sp: Brain Tumors, Neuro-Oncology LAURA ROOMS Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, Jimmy Everest Center 405271-4412

Pediatric Pulmonology

NIGHAT F. MEHDI Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health 405-271-2234 Sp: Cystic Fibrosis JOSEPH N. WALTER Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Warren Clinic 918-502-2000

Pediatric Surgery

EDWARD G. FORD Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Warren Clinic 918-494-9450 Sp: Critical Care

Pediatric Urology

DOMINIC C. FRIMBERGER Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-3800 BRADLEY KROPP INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital, OKC Kids Urology 405-2860755 Sp: Neurogenic Bladder, Bladder Exstrophy, Bladder Reconstruction OREN F. MILLER Ascension St. John Hospital, Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma 918-749-8765 Sp: Voiding Dysfunction

Pediatrics

NOOR JIHAN ABDUL-HAQQ Peace of Mind Pediatrics 405-602-5166 LAMIAA HASSAN ALI OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center 918-619-4400 REBA A. BEARD Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Regional Health System 405-912-3100 TERENCE LEONARD CAREY Hillcrest Hospital South, Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, The Carey Clinic 918-481-8100 Sp: Allergy, Asthma, Pulmonary Disease KIMBERLY EDGMON Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Village Center Pediatrics 405-726-8000 JUSTIN E. FIELDS Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Primary Care 405-329-0121 JAMES E. FIELDS Norman Regional Hospital, OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Premiere Pediatrics 405-364-6432 Sp: Preventive Medicine

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EILEEN M. FOX Norman Regional Hospital, OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Premiere Pediatrics 405-364-6432 Sp: Developmental Disorders RICHARD A. GORDON Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-574-0150 CASEY HESTER Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, Sooner Pediatrics 405-271-6827 NANCY R. INHOFE OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center 918-619-4400 Sp: Asthma DONNA JACKSON Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Pediatric Associates 405-321-5114 ADRIENNE E. KESINGER INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Family Care South 405-425-8150 Sp: Newborn Care, Preventive Medicine TAMMY R. MASCHINO Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Village Center Pediatrics 405-726-8000 JULIE M. MORROW SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group 405-272-7337 SHEELA VARDEY Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-574-0150 VICTOR T. WILSON HealthPlex Hospital, Caring Pediatrics 405-360-7337 Sp: ADD/ADHD, Asthma, Allergy

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

JONATHAN STONE Community Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine 405-601-5899 Sp: Pain-Interventional Techniques

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Board certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, Katherine Hays, MD, treats a broad spectrum of heart conditions with a special interest in women’s cardiovascular health. She also manages HealthPlex Hospital’s syncope program, which includes tilt table testing.

“Norman Regional has been the only job I’ve ever wanted,” says Hays. “I have a wonderful group of colleagues. I love Norman – I’ve been here for 20 years.”

Her day-to-day varies, she says.

“I see a lot of different types of patients. I do have quite a large female population that I see, that seems to seek a female cardiologist,” she says. “I believe strongly that prevention is the key. I try to make people comfortable when they come in. I try to spend as much time as I can with patients. I am there to help.

I will go out of my way to help patients figure things out.”

Within her specialty, Hays places a special emphasis on coronary artery disease, heart disease in women, heart failure, pacemakers, cardiac monitors, prevention of heart disease and syncope and fainting.

PAUL R. CALLEGARI Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Hillcrest Hospital South, 6585 S. Yale Ave., Suite 1050 918-494-8200 Sp: Body Contouring after Weight Loss, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast, Hand Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery CHRISTIAN EL AMM OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-4864 Sp: Craniofacial Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery JUSTIN MICHAEL JONES INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Jones Plastic Surgery 405-848-3459 Sp: Cosmetic Surgery-Body, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Fillers & Injectables ARCHIBALD S. MILLER III Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa Plastic Surgery 918-492-2282 Sp: Breast Reconstruction & Augmentation, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Body, Facial Rejuvenation GREGORY E. RATLIFF Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Plastic Surgery Center of Tulsa 918-712-0888 Sp: Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring KAMAL T. SAWAN Summit Medical Center, Sawan Surgical Aesthetics 405-285-7660 Sp: Body Contouring after Weight Loss

Psychiatry

PHEBE M. TUCKER OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, OU Health – Edmond Medical Center 405-271-5251 Sp: Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Pulmonary Disease

AJAY R. BEDEKAR Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-579-3270 JENNIFER BIERACH Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-382-2560

Radiation Oncology

OZER ALGAN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-5641 Sp: Brain Tumors, Genitourinary Cancer, Breast Cancer, Sarcoma JOHN HAN-CHIH CHANG INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Oklahoma Proton Center 405-773-6710 Sp: Proton Beam Therapy, Pediatric Cancers, Head & Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer JOSHUA D. GARREN Ascension St. John Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 918-505-3200 Sp: Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Prostate Cancer

DIANE HEATON Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma CyberKnife 918-949-6676 M. CONNIE NGUYEN Ascension St. John Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 918-505-3200 Sp: Stereotactic Radiosurgery, KIRAN PRABHU INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute 405552-0490 Sp: Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) TERRY STYLES Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma CyberKnife 918-949-6676 J. SPENCER THOMPSON OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-5641 Sp: Gynecologic Cancers, Pediatric Cancers, Palliative Care

Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

HEATHER R. BURKS OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-1616 Sp: Infertility-IVF, Ovarian Failure, Menstrual Disorders LATASHA B. CRAIG OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-1616 Sp: Miscarriage-Recurrent, Ovarian Failure, Menstrual Disorders, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome KARL R. HANSEN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-1616 Sp: Infertility-IVF, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis ROBERT A. WILD OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-5239 Sp: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Rheumatology

ELIZA CHAKRAVARTY OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Rheumatology Center for Excellence, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation 405-271-7805 Sp: Lupus/SLE in Pregnancy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Connective Tissue Disorders TIMOTHY L. HUETTNER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Rheumatology Associates 918-4919007 Sp: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus/SLE MICHAEL A. MALLOY Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic 918-495-2685 Sp: Autoimmune Disease IRA N. TARGOFF OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, VA Medical Center Oklahoma City 405-271-8478 Sp: Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Arthritis AIKATERINI (KATHERINE) THANOU OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-8478 Sp: Autoimmune Disease, Lupus/SLE

Sports Medicine

LAMONT E. CAVANAGH Hillcrest Medical Center, OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Sports Medicine & Family Medicine 918-619-4600 Sp: Primary Care Sports Medicine BRIAN R. COLEMAN OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-4311 SEETHAL R. MADHAVARAPU SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, Norman Regional Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group 405-218-2530

Surgery

JOSEPH CARLO BUENDIA Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City 405-749-4231 Sp: Abdominal Wall Reconstruction NICOLE SHARP COTTRELL INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Breast Surgery Clinic 405-552-0400 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery EUGENE DICKENS Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-599-8200 Sp: Hernia WILLIAM C. DOOLEY OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital 405-271-1400 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery, Sarcoma-Soft Tissue, Appendix Cancer, Cancers-Rare & Unusual JOHN R. FRAME Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Breast Health Specialists of Oklahoma 918-392-7950 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery

CHRISTOPHER W. LENTZ INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, INTEGRIS Paul Silverstein Burn Center 405-552-2857 Sp: Burn Care, Reconstructive Surgery, Critical Care, Wound Care *MARY K. LINDEMUTH INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Breast Surgery Clinic 405-552-0400 Sp: Breast Disease, Breast Surgery DENISE L. RABLE INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Lakeside Women’s HospitalOklahoma City, INTEGRIS Medical Group 405-552-0400 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease LOYAL STIERLEN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS General Surgery Southwest 405-636-7900 Sp: Gallbladder Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery SARA SUTHERS Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City 405749-7023 Sp: Breast Surgery TARA BETH WILSON Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic 918-579-3840 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery

R. MARK BODENHAMER Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus 405608-3800 HAROLD MACDONALD BURKHART Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-4631 Sp: Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery SCOTT K. LUCAS SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital 405310-3028 Sp: Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Coronary Artery Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery-Mitral, Aneurysm JOHN D. RANDOLPH Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus 405608-3800 Sp: Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Coronary Artery Surgery TIMOTHY H. TROTTER Comanche County Memorial Hospital, MMG Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery 580-357-4339 Sp: Thoracic Surgery, Lung Surgery

Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

LIESCHEN QUIROZ OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center 405-271-9493 Sp: Incontinence-Urinary, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair

Urology

ROBERT BRUCE Ascension St. John Hospital, Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma 918-749-8765 Sp: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Kidney Stones MICHAEL S. COOKSON OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-4088 Sp: Urologic Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer PAUL GUY HAGOOD Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Utica Park Clinic 918579-3130 SCOTT E. LITWILLER Ascension St. John Hospital, Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma 918-749-8765 Sp: Urogynecology, Incontinence SANJAY PATEL OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center 405-271-4088 DONALD L. WEESE Comanche County Memorial Hospital, MMG Urology 580-357-2261 Sp: Urologic Cancer CLIFTON WHITESELL Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Urology Associates 405-360-9966 Sp: Urogynecology, Incontinence

Vascular & Interventional Radiology

THOMAS E. WILEY III Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Radiology Consultants of Tulsa 918-494-1655 Sp: Peripheral Vascular Disease, Thrombolytic Therapy, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

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One of Arkansas’ most well-known attractions is the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville.

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S TO OUTDOOR E M O C IT N E H W R U’RE LOT TO OFFE OKLAHOMA HAS A TERTAINMENT, IT’S TRUE. BUT IF YO ER, PLENT Y M EN RECREATION AND AD TRIP OR QUICK FLIGHT THIS SUM SOME O S YEARNING FOR A R HAVE YOU COVERED. WE HIGHLIGHT SOJOURNS, G S OF OUR NEIGHBOR STATES – FROM MUSEUMS TO HIKIN ITIES. Y IV GOODIES IN NEARB AL PARKS AND ON-THE-WATER ACT N LIVE SHOWS, NATIO

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“There’s so much to do in Arkansas this summer, and you can find trip ideas and inspiration at arkansas.com,” says Leah DiPietro, deputy chief of communications for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “We also have a calendar of events that includes festivals and concerts going on in the state. Our 2022 Travel Guide is also available to read online, or you can order a print copy.”

J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center

This new, 61-acre complex in Springdale includes an outdoor 3-D archery range, a northern bobwhite education pavilion, walking and biking trails, a 25-acre native tallgrass prairie restoration project, native plant demonstration gardens and outdoor classrooms. A spur of the Razorback Regional Greenway passes through the nature center site.

The Momentary

The Momentary, which opened in February 2020 in Bentonville, is a contemporary art space and satellite of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The museum is housed in a decommissioned, 63,000-square-foot

cheese factory made into a space for visual and performing arts, culinary experiences, festivals and artists-in-residence. General admission is free.

Dr. T.W. Hardison Visitor Center

A new visitor center at Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton has interpretive exhibits and is named for the man whose efforts helped create not only this state park but the entire Arkansas state park system.

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock is hosting through July 1, And the Beat Don’t Stop: 50 Years of Hip-Hop, a traveling exhibit from the National Hip-Hop Museum.

Old State House Museum

Ask anyone over 40 in central Arkansas to tell you their Barton story and you’ll likely get a flood of concert, rodeo, sports and state fair memories. The exhibit Play It Loud: Concerts at Barton Coliseum is a nostalgic look back at concerts at this historic Little Rock site from the 1950s to today.

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MISSOURI National World War I Museum and Memorial

In 1921, more than 100,000 people gathered to see the supreme Allied commanders dedicate the site of the Liberty Memorial, which proved to be a dynamic addition to Kansas City’s cultural offerings. Over time, the structure deteriorated, and it was closed in 1994. More than $102 million was raised for the restoration, and in 2004 it was designated

by Congress as the nation’s official World War I museum. The National WWI Museum and Memorial opened in 2006 to national acclaim. The newest exhibition is entitled Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow.

Missouri Botanical Garden

Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Gardens is the nation’s oldest in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis. Explore the Japanese strolling garden, children’s garden and the Climatron Geodesic Dome Conservatory, housing more than 1,400 species of tropical plants. In separate locations are a butterfly house and a 2,400-acre nature reserve.

Saint Louis Zoo

Recognized worldwide for its innovative approaches to animal care and management, wildlife conservation, research and education, it’s one of the few free zoos in the nation. Online reservations are required and parking is $15.

Branson

You can pack a lot of fun into a Branson day trip. Save time with shows that come with a meal, such as Dolly Parton’s Stampede or a murder mystery dinner show. Visitors receive a boarding pass bearing the name of an actual passenger when they enter the Titanic Museum, a replica of the RMS Titanic. After viewing more than 400 artifacts and dipping their fingers into 28-degree water, visitors learn the fate of their passengers in the Titanic Memorial Room. Musical shows at Branson’s renowned theaters range from country to gospel to Broadway to rock and roll. Thrill-seekers will find ziplines, an extreme Ziprider experience and a runaway mountain coaster track that’s nearly a mile long.

Mesa Verde National Park presents visitors with thousand-year-old cliff dwellings.

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COLORADO Garden of the Gods

Admission is free to this city park, where towering red rock formations are a stunning visual against a backdrop of Pikes Peak. It’s Colorado Springs’ most popular tourist destination.

Rocky Mountain National Park

The numbers are big: 355 miles of hiking trails, 280 bird species, five campgrounds, 50 fishing lakes, numerous streams and the 48-mile Trail Ridge Road, which reaches an elevation of more than 12,000 feet.

The frontier town of Estes Park is the gateway.

Mesa Verde National Park

As with much of the scenery of the American West, photographs don’t do it justice. That first glimpse from a viewing platform of cliff dwellings built 1,400 years ago is nothing short of breathtaking. Get up close with a ticketed tour with a park ranger.

Vail Resorts

Ski resorts are warm-weather playgrounds as well, and the five Colorado properties owned by Vail Resorts kick off summer seasons in June. Gondola rides, bike hauls, alpine slides, mountain coasters, ropes courses and bungee trampolines are among the offerings at Crested Butte, Vail Mountain, Breckinridge, Beaver Creek and Keystone.

Denver Art Museum

The museum’s Ancient American and Latin American art collections are heralded as among the best in the nation, and 180 objects make up the ReVision: Art in the Americans exhibit on display through July 17. It’s a visual narrative about the Americas from 100 B.C. to today, exploring land, people and place.

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The National World War I Museum and Memorial is a must-see in Kansas City.

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There are two kinds of people in this world. The ones who think Nebraska is nothing more than a 77,000-square-mile cornfield, and the ones who don’t. We find that second group to be a lot more interesting, and are comforted by the knowledge that there are people willing to look deeper to discover what makes this place so special. We’re not trying to convince everyone. Just you. So go to VisitNebraska.com and be the kind of person who gets a free Travel Guide.

The Dallas Arts District is a cultural hub within the city.

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TEXAS

A rendering depicts the soonto-open WOKA Whitewater Park near Watts, Okla.

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LEGO Bricks at the Alamo

Adam Bell loved the Alamo when he visited as a kid, especially the diorama. He returned to the historic site in San Antonio with his wife and children in 2017, and the idea was born to make a model of the 1836 fort from LEGO bricks. Admission is free to see the 63-squarefoot exhibit in the Crockett Building across from the Alamo Church.

Big Bend National Park

The summers are toasty at the majestic Big Bend National Park, as the heat warnings on the National Park Service website attest. But if you can tote a gallon of water per person per day and do your hiking in the early morning, it’s doable. Afternoons can be spent making scenic drives and checking out the visitor centers. You can also work with outfitters in the nearby towns of Study Butte and Terlingua to plan a float trip on the Rio Grande. Quiet stretches of the river offer views of colorful buttes, mesas and mountains in the United States and Mexico.

Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston, run by a nonprofit foundation, features more than 400 space artifacts and hands-on visitor experiences related to America’s space-flight program. Guests are taken behind the scenes to see NASA Johnson Space Center, home of the nation’s astronaut training and Mission Control.

On the Town in Dallas

An efficient and economical way to see the sights in Dallas is with the CityPASS, according to the website Visit Dallas. CityPASS is a mobile ticket that saves 49 percent off admission to four attractions in the city. Tickets are good for visits to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Reunion Tower GeO-Deck, and two visits of your choice from either the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Dallas Zoo or George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Another great option is the Dallas Arts District, a compact area with lots of options for families. And the Dallas Arboretum is beautiful year-round and features a children’s garden.

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In-State Fun: WOKA W

hitewater Park With the end goal of driving more travel an d tourism into the sta of Oklahoma, WOKA te Whitewater Park is set to open within the Ozark Mountains in 2023.

A combined effort of the Grand River Dam Authority and the Cit of Siloam Springs, Ar y k., with philanthrop ic support from the ton Family Foundatio Waln, this national-calibe r whitewater adventu park will sit just north re of Watts, Okla., in the Upper Illinois River.

This location makes it a quick drive from Tulsa, Siloam Springs Fayetteville, Ark. and WOKA is set to featur e a 1,200-foot long, 10 0-foot wide side chan nel off the Illinois Riv er with eight drop fea tures, and trail system surrounding the park s for those looking for fun on land. Describe as providing “heart-pu d mping wave action for kayakers, surfers and tubers of all skill levels ,” according to visitw oka.com, the park als includes stand-up pa o ddleboarding and wa terfront spectator sea According to the websi ting. te, WOKA is expecte d to draw 85,000 visitors each year and pro vide $900,000 annuall y in new tourism dolla rs.

NEBRASKA Fun on the Water

In Nebraska, they call it “tanking.” It’s a unique way of floating a river, and all you need is a family or group of friends, a livestock water tank and a river to float on. And Nebraska has more miles of rivers than most states, says Jenn Gjerde, marketing manager for Nebraska Tourism.

“Tanking is very unique to Nebraska because of how shallow our rivers are,” says Gjerde. “There are outfitters here to rent tanks from. It’s not expensive, especially when split between several people.” Rivers to be floated upon include the Elkhorn, Cedar, North Platte and Middle Loup.

Vendors also offer tubes, canoes and kayaks.

Stargazing

Gjerde says Nebraska has amazing dark skies for stargazing.

“When you get out to the western part of the state, the light pollution is very low,” she says.

The Nebraska Star Party is July 24-29 this year, at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area near Valentine. Sign up for the Beginner’s Field

School and learn how to explore the sky in your own backyard. If you don’t own a telescope, that’s OK, they will share. Kids can take part in pop bottle rocketry, solar viewing, crater study and celestial mechanics.

Missouri River

A new riverfront development opens this summer in Omaha, providing a relaxing spot to view the Missouri River. And speaking of Omaha, the city is a foodie’s dream, Gjerde says. “It’s amazing how much variety of cuisine there is.”

State Capital

Head to the capital city of Lincoln and learn the power of play at the Lincoln Children’s Museum and the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, which is rated among the nation’s best by Parent’s Magazine.

The Harold Warp Pioneer Village complex is in 28 buildings, housing more than 50,000 items of historical value, arranged in the chronological order of development. There’s a frontier fort, an honest-to-goodness Pony Express station, an iron horse and a house made of sod.

Tanking – using a livestock water tank to float down a river – is a hot activity in Nebraska.

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The Rising Tide of Popularity

Having fun, making memories and staying safe are top priorities for many this summer. At the lake, you can do all that and more.

Since COVID-19, many have moved their permanent residences to Oklahoma’s varied bodies of water.

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and Oklahoma City, while others have come from California and other states on the west coast.

Harwood says Arrowhead operates year-round, but the busiest months are May through August.

“COVID numbers are very low,” he says.

“It has been a good thing.”

This year, the lakes are already proving to be a popular place to congregate with family, friends and business associates for an extended stay or just a short visit.

“We’re off to a good start,” he says.

Laws to Know

The lake is not, in fact, the wild west; there are laws you must understand and follow.

The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA), which oversees Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the Illinois River, advises the public to stay safe and abide by the laws. The GRDA Police Department patrols these areas and assists the public.

“They are there to help our lake visitors,” says Justin Alberty, GRDA communications director. “The ones [lake laws] we stress are tied to safety.”

Whether boating, fishing or swimming, a proper life jacket is vital. Wearing one increases the chance of survival in an accident. The GRDA suggests purchasing your own U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

Look at the jacket label, as it provides the weight, size and proper use information.

Check the fit. Once the straps and buckles are secured, it should not slip over the head or come above the ears. Inspect life jackets

annually for flotation and fit while making sure it remains in good condition with no rips or tears.

While boating, use a checklist for required onboard equipment like a horn, paddle and fire extinguisher. Do not drink alcohol, as it is a contributing factor in a third of all recreational boating fatalities, according to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) statistics. Data from USCG reveals that in regard to boating deaths involving alcohol, over half the victims capsized their boat and/or fell overboard.

“We urge you to stay safe and enjoy the time on the water,” says Alberty.

The GRDA encourages visitors to become familiar with their chosen lake. Each place has its own hazards to be aware of, like tree stumps and varying water depths. Boat inspections can be obtained through the GRDA Police Department or the National Coast Guard Auxiliary. A fishing license can be procured through the Department of Wildlife.

Life on the Lake

The marinas, restaurants, shops and fuel stations are already seeing record numbers of guests this summer, according to Brandi Burkhalter, the executive director of Lake Texoma Association (LTA). The mission of the LTA, a nonprofit entity, is to protect, preserve and promote Lake Texoma and the surrounding area.

“We act as advocates for the lake region,” she says.

Even though Lake Texoma is busy all year, the busiest period, Burkhalter says, is March through Oct. 1. Most stores have set hours, but Burkhalter advises to call the area to be visited.

“We have striper fishing all year long,” she says. “We are busy through the lake season. At our lake, there has been an increase [of people] since COVID.” For those looking to visit Texoma in July, fireworks abound. The marinas will have live music and several areas will have events to celebrate Independence Day. In August, the LTA has its annual fundraising event, Bash for Cash, which will have music as well as silent and live auctions. This year’s theme is Margaritaville, and roughly 300 people are expected.

On-the-water activities are endless this summer at a variety of Oklahoma lakes and rivers.

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Safety First

While on the water or swimming, be sure to take safety precautions. Prior to activities, Burkhalter recommends swim lessons. Being prepared and confident in the water is vital to keeping safe.

Other safety concerns include skincare and hydration. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.

However, it is also the most preventable. The AAD recommends using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, which will block 97% of the sun’s UVB rays. Even on cloudy days, sunscreen should be reapplied about every two hours and after swimming or sweating. For a physical sunscreen, one that sits on the skin surface, look for the active ingredients of zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. For a chemical sunscreen, which rubs into the skin without leaving a white residue, pick one with active ingredients including oxbenzone, avobenzone and octisalate.

Be proactive in avoiding heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps and heat stroke by staying hydrated.

“Being on the water will cause you to overheat,” says Burkhalter. “Drink plenty of water.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend drinking one cup of water every 15-20 minutes while in the heat for less than two hours and/or involved in moderate activities; during prolonged sweating lasting several hours, consume sports drinks containing electrolytes; avoid alcohol and drinks with high caffeine or sugar; and do not exceed six cups per hour in fluid intake.

Recreation Essentials

Whether you’re on the hunt for floating games and noodles or other water-friendly toys, there are plenty available at lake specialty stores.

Ash Muhne-Galán, the multimedia director at Ugly John’s Custom Boats, says popular lake items are wakeboards, surfboards and water skis, as well as inflatable tubes and rafts. The fuel dock and ship store, which has locations at Grand Lake, Lake Eufaula and Tulsa, among others, sells boat accessories, clothing, souvenirs and snacks.

You can also visit the 1950s Retro Bar where shakes and sundaes are served. Ugly’s Grill and Bar at Thunder Bay Marina is also open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend in Afton.

It features an outdoor covered patio deck overlooking the lake with an open bar and specialty grill menu items.

Boating Brands

Ugly John’s Custom Boats is one of Oklahoma’s most popular boat dealers.

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The sky’s the limit when it comes to boating brands for Oklahoma lakers.

Ugly John’s offers competitive sales, trading and brokerage of a variety of new and pre-owned speedboats, powerboats, pontoons and yachts.

Boat customization and boat service is available as well as water sport accessories.

“Our 2022 brand line-up includes Nautique, Monterey Boats and Premier Pontoons, Fountain Powerboats, and Donzi Marine,” says MuhneGalán.

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hat happened to the napkins? You’ve got the marriage license, right? Where are the rings? Who’s supposed to pick up Grandma?

From popping the question to popping the bubbly, getting to the church on time is (approximately) step number 1,307 before celebrating the big day. But a timeline can help couples tie the knot without getting hobbled in the process.

“Start all wedding planning by focusing on the top priorities,” says Talmadge Powell, founder of TPC Studios in Tulsa. “I like to break it down into two categories: things that are important to the bride and things that make the guest experience.”

Bridal priorities are typically the dress, photographer and florist.

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The Order of Priority

Let’s say the big day is nine to 12 months out. Where to start? First off, pick the wedding date.

“That’s number one,” says Ashley Porto of Farthing Events in Tulsa.

Next, the couple should determine a budget. The average, all-in wedding costs ran about $34,000 last year, suggests survey data by The Knot. But in Oklahoma, according to The Wedding Report, the average wedding cost hit just about $16,000. Expenses, however, can easily go higher.

“Determining a budget is very tough,” says Porto.

Early on, couples also might want to hire a wedding planner and put together the guest list. Purchase the wedding gown about eight to 10 months ahead to ensure time for alterations.

Next, book the venue and caterer, followed by the photographer, a videographer, the disc jockey, band or other entertainment.

“It’s those vendors that once they’re booked, they’re booked,” says Porto.

Vendors such as florists, bakers and rental services can usually be scheduled about six to nine months ahead of time because they can handle multiple clients in a day – but make sure you check!

Planning the details of the reception menu can also be put on the back burner.

“It’s important,” notes Porto, “but it’s not one of the key priorities.”

Here’s a quick timeline:

• 9-12 months out: Set the date and budget. Hire the caterer and a planner if you have the funds.

• 6-8 months out: Hire the florist, photographer, DJ, ceremony officiant and cake baker. Buy invitations.

• 2-5 months out: Book the wedding transportation.

• 10 days out: Get the marriage license. Check on the fireworks, and/or cool sparklers or confetti planned for that grand exit.

• Wedding day: Make it to the wedding … on time.

What’s Trending Colors

Color palettes rocking today’s weddings include green, green and, oh, yes, green.

“Green is huge,” says Farthing.

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elevated by actress Jennifer Lopez’s flashy new emerald engagement ring – pairs beautifully with mustard or white for invitations, back drops and table décor.

On-trend palettes also include bold jewel tones, earth tones, black-and-white, and Pantone’s color of the year, “Very Peri,” a soft purple-periwinkle hue. Meanwhile, white, buttercream and ivory never seem to go out of style.

Blush and gold, however, might be wearing thin locally.

“We still see a little of that,” says Porto, “but I feel like it is out the door, more or less.”

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Flared: Bell or flared sleeves are top trends, while wide-legged wedding pantsuits look new and chic.

Flirty: Corset bodices, sexy cut-outs, miniskirts and high-low hem silhouettes bring on the va-va-voom.

For the groom and groomsmen, classic is key.

“A classic and timeless tux will never go out of style and is well worth the investment,” says Powell.

He also sees many gentlemen rocking tailored three-piece suits that can be worn throughout the year.

Food & Dessert Many couples present a plated wedding reception option for guests, incorporating the elegance of a three-course, sit-down meal served by wait staff.

Couples are also opting to share small plates or small dishes of foods such as marinated shrimp, bacon-wrapped smokies, basil chicken salad puffs, deviled eggs, stuffed mushrooms and pizza sliders.

More casual options exist, too.

“We’re having a lot more people doing mixed buffet options,” says Ashley Hager, Platinum Event Services owner and operator. “So, half-Mexican and half-American buffet options.”

Couples might offer a pizza bar, cheese bar or s’mores bar. Let the guests eat cake pops, milk-and-cookies, you-build-it tacos or skewers loaded with veggies or seafood.

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Flowers & Cakes Flowers and cakes offer a pop of color if you opt for a neutral color palette.

“This summer, we are seeing a demand for bold colors that create texture and movement,” says Powell. “Think more wildflower, wispy and unexpected texture versus very manicured.”

He loves scabiosa, zinnias, anemones

and heliconia.

Trending wedding florals include English garden style flowers, dried grasses and impressive statement pieces.

“Clients are still loving that wow factor in floral moments,” seconds Porto.

Think of floral chandeliers, flower walls and floral arches as enchanting and massive as modern pieces in an art museum.

The modern theme is baked into today’s wedding cakes, too.

“More streamlined, modern looking cakes,” Porto notes, “are definitely in.”

Most clients prefer the traditional wedding cake with smooth, minimalist decorations. Many are still loving a large cake, plus guests’ individual mini-cakes that can also serve as boxed favors.

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The wedding day is the perfect time for the bride and groom to be unabashedly self-absorbed.

“I tell my brides this is their day,” says Hager. “Your guests are there to celebrate you. They’re not there for you to celebrate them.”

One way couples are making their day more memorable is by writing their own personalized vows, suggests Porto.

“When weddings are really intentional and they’re a true reflection of the bride and groom, I think that in itself is memorable for the guests,” she says. “The way you make people feel is what they remember.”

Couples can make the occasion even more memorable by selecting the venue that showcases their personalities and love story. Some popular hot spots include Tulsa Botanic Garden, the Summit Club, the Har-Ber Village and a variety of others.

Hiring a live string quartet or an a cappella group are a couple of ways to amplify the mood at any wedding venue.

At the reception entrance, couples may feature an ice-breaker slideshow of their funny childhood and travel snapshots. Other wedding receptions feature napkins with the couple’s fun facts, quotes from favorite movies, meaningful poems or even pickup lines for singles.

More memorable wedding day ideas include incorporating monogrammed ice cubes, pink popsicles and massive neon light ceiling installations. The sky’s the limit!

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How to Narrow Down a Guest List

Whittling down the guest list is tricky but usually necessary. Here are some rules of thumb.

1. Divide potential guests into categories

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such as immediate family, close relatives, distant relatives, close friends, family members’ friends and work colleagues. Confirm the nearest and dearest first.

Consider limiting the “and guest” and “plus-one” categories. You can avoid sending “and guest” invitations to anyone not in a relationship, and limit “plus one” to those who’ve been dating for a significant amount of time, or who are living with their partners.

You can consider no children. If you decide to go that way, simply mention it on the wedding website and carefully address the invitations. Beware of blow-back!

Consider the budget. Trimming the list is one of the most impactful ways to control wedding costs.

Don’t feel obligated to reciprocate.

“Protocol is not that someone has invited us to their wedding, so we have to invite them,” says Porto.

Makeup Tips

Brides can look radiant all day by prepping skin with primer before applying foundation.

Tap on setting powder with a beauty sponge, then mist on setting spray. Apply two layers of blush. Ban eyeliner smudging by applying concealer along the eyelash line before using eyeliner.

For touch ups, the bride may want to present the maid of honor with a sample bag containing makeup sponges, setting spray, foundation, concealer, eyeliner, eye shadow, extra false eyelashes, cotton swabs, blush, bronzer and lipstick.

Reception Change = Yes or No?

Some brides like to change from their wedding dress for the reception or grand exit. Others love to live in that special dress all day.

Changing into a more comfortable reception or going away dress subtly signals it’s time to party. However, staying in the gown allows brides to get maximum value out of their one-time biggest clothing investment. You win either way!

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Hashtags

A special wedding hashtag allows couples to share details prior to the big day and then review wedding day photos easily, without going through friends’ social media accounts.

Add a hashtag to a post by typing a pound sign followed by an easy to remember keyword, no spaces (#smithwedding2022). Share with guests on all social media, “Save the Date” notes, wedding day signage, napkins and the photo booth.

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A Relatively Stress-Free Wedding Week

Feeling stressed the week before the big day is only natural. But there are ways to tame those pre-wedding butterflies.

“Having a wedding week timeline, enlisting the help of others and taking time for personal care would be really huge,” says Porto.

Wedding week timelines vary but may include:

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balances due at the reception’s conclusion Packing for the honeymoon

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minute beauty or grooming appointments are set Getting the wedding dress steamed and hung in a smoke-free, pet-free room, and enlisting someone to pick up wedding party tuxedos

A wedding planner or trusted helper are vital components for a less stressful wedding week, experts say.

“I think too many brides are trying to make calls and do last minute things,” says Hager. “I feel like everything should be passed over to a friend or the maid of honor who can take over that duty.”

Couples can also help bust the stress by listening to music, eating well and going to the gym. Brides can help stave off wedding week jitters by getting a massage, visiting a nail salon or hanging out with friends.

Men need to indulge in personal care, too. They might want to take time out for hobbies or relaxing activities.

“Also, don’t procrastinate,” says Porto. “Don’t wait until the week of the wedding … and try to do everything at the last minute.”

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Two Chickens and a Prayer

Florence’s Restaurant in OKC makes history this month at the prestigious James Beard Foundation awards.

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n June 13th, an Oklahoma mother-daughter duo will fly to Chicago to receive a highly coveted award that, until now, has never been claimed by an Oklahoma restaurant or chef. The James Beard Foundation Awards, often referred to as the “Academy Awards” of the food industry, honor the talent behind America’s culinary culture.

For 91-year-old Florence Jones, receiving word that one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary houses named the restaurant she opened 70 years ago a 2022 “America’s Classics” winner didn’t mean all that much at the moment.

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only begun to make national headlines in recent years.

The notion that a 70-yearold restaurant specializing in yam fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and chicken-fried steak would be honored at a black-tie event in Chicago seemed impossible. However, her daughter Victoria Kemp knew precisely what a big deal and such an impressive accom-

Known for its variety of soul food options, Florence’s has been put on the national map after receiving a nod from the James Beard Foundation.

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plishment for Oklahoma this was.

Kemp found herself slowly becoming a part of the business over the years, visiting on weekends to help her mother, who was still running the restaurant herself.

Living in Texas at the time, she found her visits back to OKC were becoming longer and more frequent until it was clear that she was headed back for good. Today, she co-owns and manages the restaurant that Oklahomans have loved for seven decades – longer than she has been alive.

Jones, a native Oklahoman born in Boley in 1931, learned valuable lessons in her youth by raising her own food and turning it into what she now describes as “good country food for the soul.” She began to appreciate the fresh flavors of the farm at a young age, learning how to milk cows, churn butter and value the crops straight from the land. Today, she features “Boley Pinto Beans” on the menu, both in an homage to her roots ... and just because they are delicious.

Those lessons and memories are a cherished part of the menu at Florence’s.

While a few items may have come and gone, and others minimally evolved over the decades, the original soul of the restaurant remains the same.

Jones has been quoted many times saying that aside from the start-up money she had saved up as a server, all she had were “two chickens and a prayer.” While she turned those assets into a thriving business that has stood the test of time (and is now receiving national recognition), it is also apparent that she brought much more to the table: a legacy to carry on.

While many of the original patrons who helped Jones survive the always-volatile first few years of business may be gone, subsequent generations have learned why there is just something about a great chicken fried steak that can warm your soul. Younger Oklahomans who may not have had the privilege of picking fresh okra and tomatoes out of grandpa’s garden can appreciate the roots of true Oklahoma cooking at Florence’s.

It’s no surprise that Jones and Kemp are the recipients of this specific award, as according to the James Beard Foundation, their labor of love embodies everything

the honor entails: “The America’s Classics Award is given to locally-owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and are beloved regionally for quality food that reflects the character of its community.”

Visitors to the area get an authentic Oklahoma culinary experience, and locals have a tried-and-true time machine back to their grandma’s Sunday dinner table.

On June 13th, I will be in that audience in Chicago with my mother, cheering them on with Oklahoma pride.

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When Josh Caffey was growing up, he ate a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches.

“We didn’t have lots of money,” he explains, “so we had it as a staple. We loved grilled cheese, but it gets old having the same sandwich every night. So we invented ways of having fancy grilled cheese sandwiches. Now everyone’s in on that act ... but we were there first.”

Caffey spent his early career in software development, but just last year his finances reached a perilous crossroads. Desperate, he prayed for guidance says he felt like he was being called to the food industry. He found a food trailer and fell back on his childhood standby.

“God sent me that way,” he says. “All I had was an idea and a vision, and a month later I was selling sandwiches at the Tulsa State Fair.”

His truck was one of the fair’s big sellers, and now he has a restaurant: Eiffel Tower Grilled Cheese Co. The food is miraculously good. Just take a bite and it explodes in a happy blend of primal flavors.

In the chicken bacon ranch, the meaty bacon taste dominates, with an undertone of sweet ranch dressing. The Hawaiian beef features slow-cooked beef, a lot like pulled pork, and a tangy blend of Dijon mustard and mustard seeds. Both of those sandwiches have some Swiss cheese in the mix in order to maintain the restaurant’s concept. Cheesier alternatives include the American, with Swiss, cheddar and Monterey Jack. There’s also one called BAE which features bacon, avocado and eggs with a hint of cheese too. Every sandwich is made to order, and in a few weeks they’ll be baking their own bread. Don’t forget to try the deep fried apple pie, a fantastic fair food treat made to order and topped with cinnamon caramel syrup and whipped cream.

“Everyone loves it!” one of the line cooks gushed. “We have regulars who come in all the time.” Their most devoted fan, however, is Caffey himself.

“I’ve eaten nothing but these sandwiches for the past eight months,” he says.

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Redefining Fine Dining

At the Tulsa Zoo and the Gathering Place, chef Cameron Werry is all about bringing people together.

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here are two restaurants, two cafés, twelve concession stands and three event centers at the Tulsa Zoo. Each day, Cameron Werry is responsible for every meal served at each of these venues, and there’s thousands of them. Not to mention the event centers ... which sometimes host parties for as many as twelve thousand guests.

“But,” he says, “I’m very hands-on, so on any given day you’ll probably find me somewhere flipping burgers or frying potatoes.” Today, a bright afternoon in spring, you can find him in the tiny kitchen behind the Komodo Canteen, a food stand right near a facade that evokes a thousand year old Southeast Asian ruin, behind which you can see tigers cavort. (Don’t worry, they’re fenced in.)

There Cameron is, dredging chicken tenders in flour mixed with his own spice blend, then throwing it in the bubbling fryer.

The chicken is then slathered in your choice of sauces. The Asian blend features savory Korean gochujiang sauce, as well as pickled carrots, onions and cucumbers. Those go on the plate with Chef Cameron Werry a mound offers a bevy of different of potato dishes at the Tulsa Zoo – from pizzas to melts and chips, also even banana cream pie. made in Photo by Stephanie that tiny Phillips kitchen.

ONLINE “Ooh, what SEE RECIPES is that?” asks an FOR BREAD excited customer.

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COM/WERRY Not fine dining, you might say.

“But what is fine dining?” Cameron

asks. After all, Cameron and his crew use the finest fresh local ingredients, make things from scratch, and put in time and care. What is fine dining if not that?

And he should know.

“My dad owned restaurants, and I’ve been washing dishes and making pizza since the age of seven. I grew up in the hospitality business. I’ve worked in upscale restaurants [Chalkboard], country clubs [Hillcrest] and boutique hotels. I grew up in Banff, but I’m proud to be a Tulsan. I’ve been here 13 years, I’m a family man, father of two. My roots are in California and Canada, but I never found a home ‘til I got to Tulsa.”

Every dining spot at the zoo has a different concept, and you can have a fantastic day trying every one of them. But unless your doctor has told you gorge, you probably don’t exactly need Werry as your tour guide ... the food is just too tempting.

At Rajan’s, you can feast on such delights as the grilled cheese pizza melt sandwich, featuring sourdough bread from Farrell’s Bakery, homemade pizza sauce and a 12 cheese blend including mozzarella, Provolone, Gouda and Parmesan.

“What’s a trip to the Zoo without funnel fries?” asks Cameron, bringing over a huge plate of sugary goodness. Lion’s Lookout has waffles made to order (with homemade waffle batter). That banana cream pie waffle is irresistible, and just as you’re halfway through, here comes Cameron with a huge pizza. Yes, the main café bakes pizzas.

And everything they serve is made where possible from Oklahoma products. Cameron sources from Farrell, Neff Brewery and Scissortail, to name a few.

“And,” he says, “we have a 16-year-old kid I met at a wedding show baking our cookies and brownies.”

Cameron also oversees the food at the Gathering Place. There, the restaurants were closed for two years and his first goal was simply to get them open. The Patio now features sandwiches such as pulled pork with mac and cheese.

“There’s a huge smoker there,” he says.

Now that that’s done, he can improve them.

“When I first heard about the Gathering Place being built,” says Cameron, “I knew I had to be a part of it. That park is what Tulsa is all about, what food is all about: to bring people together. It is about ceremony and moments. You sit at a table with friends or family, you enjoy the meal. You have conversation, you enjoy the day. That’s what it’s all about.”

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Nestled into downtown Tulsa, Kai Vietnamese Cuisine presents dishes as lovely to the eye as to the palate. Start with a cocktail from the full bar; try the house specialty – the Asian pear mule – or a passionfruit margarita.

Appetizers tempt, including the lotus salad of pickled lotus stems tossed with shrimp, pork, jalapeño and herbs – all served with shrimp crackers and fish sauce. Entrée choices include traditional Vietnamese dishes and other noodle and broth favorites. Or you can check out the bánh mì – a baguette sandwich with a choice of meats, dressed with carrots, jalapeño and cucumbers. Choose from an array of coffee, tea and fruity beverages, too. 201 W. Fifth St., Tulsa; facebook/com/KaiTulsa Photo courtesy Nourished Food Co.

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Whether you’re a foodie or are all thumbs in the kitchen, Nourished Food Co. teaches kitchen confidence and the optimization of nutritional health habits – while producing beautiful, tasty meals. Nourished, a food coaching business led by a husband and wife chef team, say they fell and love, in part, over his presentation of a tasty kale concoction: the Mediterranean kale salad. Fast forward a decade, and the duo continues to educate based on consultation and input with medical professionals, as well as to feed more than 10,000 diners with their unique recipes at the plant-based, allergen-friendly Oklahoma City facility. Currently, their options include one-on-one classes and online resources like food journaling and kitchen coaching. 131 Dean A. McGee Ave., Oklahoma City; nourishedfood.co

Harvey Bakery and Kitchen

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Harvey Bakery and Kitchen boasts cases laden in pastries including cookies, muffins, scones, rolls, croissants and morning buns. Choose breakfast or lunch options with breakfast toasts, bowls and sandwiches served daily until 11 a.m., with highlights including the Sunrise BLT with candied bacon, fried egg, tomato, shredded romaine, cheddar and red pepper aioli on sourdough. Lunch items include chicken marsala soup, wild rice soup, and salads such as the Tuscan summer panzanella with roasted sweet potato, cucumber, dates, tomato, Brussels sprouts, parsley and pickled shallots, dressed in balsamic vinaigrette and dappled with torn ciabatta bread. For a cheesy treat, try the bacon and pimento grilled cheese with bacon jam, served on butter white bread.

301 N.W. 13th St., Oklahoma City; theharveybakery.com

Treats scent the air and beckon in a yummy array at Cinnaholic Tulsa, where you’ll find a changing seasonal menu along with a choice of classic favorites like the fresh baked cinnamon confection with vanilla frosting, the Old Skool Roll. Or, you can dress up your roll with embellishments of frostings like crème brule, peanut butter, coffee, marshmallow, strawberry, cheesecake, banana and more. Other toppings include cinnadoodle cookie bites, coffee dust, fruit pie filling, caramel, nuts, pretzels and berries. Also with an array of choices is the option of a scoop of adorned cookie dough.

Brownies, cookies and a gluten free confection are among other menu highlights. Gift options include take-and-make cookie kits, party trays, cookie cakes and other house specialties. 7380 S. Olympia Ave., Tulsa; cinnaholictulsa.com TRACY LEGRAND

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WHERE & WHEN O N T H E S TA G E

EVENTS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK INDIVIDUAL WEBSITES FOR UPDATES.

A MISCELLANY OF FUN

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Tulsa Opera presents The Second Hurricane, running from June 11-12 at the Tulsa PAC. The opera tells the story of a storm-ravaged American town and a group of high schoolers that offer help to a nearby county, only to get stranded themselves. Just in time for summer, Celebrity Attractions brings Oklahoma! to the PAC from June 17-19. This gritty version of the classic musical classic tackles dark psychological truths and frontier life.

The OKC Phil has a double feature at the Civic Center Music Hall this month: Masters of Musical Theatre on June 2-3 and American Gold on June 9. The first highlights some of history’s greatest composers, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein. The second pays homage to a variety of American musicians and composers including Duke Ellington and Rosephanye Powell.

Lastly, stick around the Civic Center for a childhood classic: Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Presented by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary little girl gifted with a vivid imagination and the power of telekinesis.

PAC Stripped down to reveal

Works. 108contemporary.org

IN TULSA PERFORMANCES

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC June 1 Tulsa

Theatre Comedian and

performer Weird Al visits Tulsa. tulsatheatre.com

TULSA OPERA PRESENTS: THE SECOND HURRICANE June 11-12 Tulsa

PAC Watch as Tulsa’s youth tell the story of a stormravaged American town where a group of high school students offer their help to a nearby county before becoming stranded in the wake of a second hurricane. tulsaop-

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS PRESENTS: OKLAHOMA! June 17-19 Tulsa

the darker psychological truths at its core, Daniel Fish’s production tells a story of a community circling its wagons against an outsider, and the frontier life that shaped America. celebrityat-

tractions.com

CONCERTS NELLY June 3 BOK

Center Nelly is bringing his Lil Bit of Music Series tour to Tulsa with special guests Stoney LaRue, Harper Grace and Dusty Black. bokcenter. com

RECKLESS KELLY June

3 Cain’s Ballroom The group is joined by the Wilder Blue and Zac Wilkerson. cainsballroom.com

TECH N9NE June 9 Cain’s

Ballroom Join Tech N9ne on his ASIN9NE Tour. cainsballroom.com

BONE THUGS-NHARMONY June 23 Cain’s

Ballroom See one of the

most celebrated American hip-hop groups for one night only at Cain’s. cainsballroom.

com

INTOCABLE June 25 Tulsa

Theatre Intocable is a Mexican band from Mexico City and Zapata, Texas, which plays regional Mexican, TexMex music. tusatheatre.com

ART FIBERWORKS June 3-July 24 108 Contemporary 108

Contemporary and the Fiber Artists of Oklahoma invite you to participate in the juried art exhibition Fiber-

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

SLUMGULLION: THE VENERATE OUTPOST Ongo-

ing Philbrook Museum of Art Philbrook is proud to

partner with award-winning artist Karl Unnasch to present Slumgullion, a full-scale log cabin built from the skeleton of a late-1800s pioneer home. philbrook.org

SPORTS TULSA FC SOCCER June 1, 4, 25 ONEOK Field Profes-

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

TULSA DRILLERS BASEBALL June 7-12, 14-19,

28-30 ONEOK Field America’s favorite pastime returns to ONEOK Field. miln.com/tulsa

PINTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW June 13-June

25 Expo Square See some of

the world’s most beautiful Pinto horses at this nearly two-week long championship show. exposquare.com

SIMULCAST HORSE RACING Through Nov.

5 Expo Square Fair Meadows is home to exhilerating horse racing; don’t miss out! exposquare.com

COMMUNITY WINE, JAZZ AND WORLD FETE June 2-4 Duet Restau-

rant The annual Wine, Jazz

and World Fete will feature a range of music and wine samplings that pair well together, as well as wine tastings and local cuisine. okrootsmusic.org

FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL

June 3 Downtown Tulsa Since

2007, the Tulsa Arts District has

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presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the First Friday Art Crawl. trav-

elok.com

SAINT FRANCIS TULSA TOUGH June 10-12 214 N. Main

St. Saint Francis Tulsa Tough is an annual three-day cycling festival designed to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles while showcasing the beautiful city of Tulsa. tulsatough.com

TULSA JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL June 16-18 Greenwood Historical District Enjoy a

multi-arts experience that recognizes and celebrates the rich heritage of Tulsa’s Greenwood District tulsajuneteenth. org

BLACK WALL STREET BIKE RIDE CELEBRATION June 17 Greenwood Historical District Honor the legacy of

Tulsa’s Greenwood District while cycling through the neighborhood during the Black Wall Street Bike Ride Celebration. bws100.info

GREEN CORN FESTIVAL June 23-25 Charley Young Park, Bixby The Green Corn

Festival is an old-fashioned, fun family festival held in downtown Bixby. bixbyoptimist.com

ZZZS IN THE SEAS June 24 Oklahoma Aquarium Sleep surrounded by sharks, stingrays, seahorses and other sea creatures during ZZZs in the Seas. okaquarium.org

TULSA PRIDE FESTIVAL June 24-26 Dennis R. Neill

Equality Center The Tulsa Pride Festival is the longest-running LGBTQ+ pride event in Oklahoma. okeq.org/tulsa-pride

ROUTE 66 ROAD FEST June

25-26 Expo Square In 2026, America’s Mother Road, Route 66, will be celebrating its 100th

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anniversary, and to celebrate AAA is creating the first ever AAA Route 66 Road Fest. route66roadfest.com

IN OKC

PERFORMANCES

OKC PHIL PRESENTS: MASTERS OF MUSICAL THEATER June 2-3 Civic Center Music Hall Join the OKCPHIL as

they salute Andrew Lloyd Webber, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein and more in this special celebration. okcphil.org

GAME GRUMPS LIVE: TOURNAMENT OF GAMERS June 7 Civic Center Music Hall The

Game Grumps (Arin Hanson and Dan Avidan) return to the stage with a brand new show that pits the audience against each other in a series of hilarious games. okcciviccenter.com

OKC PHIL PRESENTS: AMERI-

CAN GOLD June 9 Civic Center Music Hall The OKC Philharmonic is back at it again with another showstopping performance. okcphil.org

LYRIC THEATRE OF OKLAHOMA PRESENTS: ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA June

21-26 Civic Center Music Hall Enjoy the inspiring story of

an extraordinary little girl who, gifted with a vivid imagination and a sharp wit, dares to prove that you can change your destiny despite all the odds. lyrictheatreokc.com

JOHN CRIST: THE FRESH CUTS COMEDY TOUR June

24 Civic Center Music Hall John

Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, four

OKLAHOMA! million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast. okcciviccenter.com

CONCERTS WILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY

IN CONCERT June 1 Zoo Amphitheatre Enjoy a night of

nostalgia and outlaw country at the Zoo Amphitheatre when Willie Nelson and Family take the stage. thezooamphitheatre.com

MIDLAND June 9 The Crite-

rion See this country group live for one night only. criterionokc.

com

BELLE & SEBASTIAN June 10 The Criterion Belle and

Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996. criterionokc.com

ANDREA BOCELLI June

23 Paycom Center The world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, comes to Oklahoma for the first time on June 23. paycomcenter.com

CODY JOHNSON June

24 Paycom Center This tour will

support Johnson’s brand new 18-track double album Human which is stacked top to bottom with songs that Johnson considers ones that were once dubbed ‘too country for country.’ paycomcenter.com

ART PRIX DE WEST INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBITION AND SALE June 2-Aug.

7 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Featur-

ing paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists working today, the 50th annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale

at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum opens June 2. nationalcow-

boymuseum.org

CHIHULY THEN AND NOW: THE COLLECTION AT TWENTY June 18-Ongo-

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

COLTER’S HELL: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK AT 150 June 25-Oct. 23 National

Cowboy and Western Heriage Museum The sesquicentennial

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

nationalcowboymuseum.org

PERCEPTION AND TECHNIQUE IN ABSTRACT ART Through July

24 OKCMOA Perception and Technique in Abstract Art presents long-standing Museum highlights. okcmoa.com

EXPRESS MAIL Through July 24 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum When artists put pen to paper, the result is not always art – sometimes it is friendship, advice, inspiration or congratulations. nationalcowboymu-

seum.org

POP ART AND TEXT Through July 24 OKCMOA Ed Ruscha, Robert Indiana and Andy Warhol will be the focus of a new Pop Art gallery on the second floor of the

ASCENDANT: EXPRESSIONS OF SELF-DETERMINATION Through Aug. 14

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman The decades follow-

2026, America’s Mother Road, Route 66, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate AAA is creating the first ever… AAA Route 66 Road Fest. route66roadfest.com

ing World War II were rife with change on a global scale, no less so for Native American artists at the University of Oklahoma.

KIDS FEST June 18 Scissortail Park Come to Kids Fest

THE PERFECT SHOT Through Sept. 4

VAL June 18 Riverwind Casino, Norman Feast on deli-

ou.edu/fjjma

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

SPORTS

and make memories, explore local businesses and discover family-friendly products and services. travelok.com

BEATS AND BITES FESTI-

cious entrees and snacks from various food trucks at Riverwind Casino’s Beats and Bites music and food truck festival. riverwind.com

OKLAHOMA BREWER’S FEST June 18 Chickasaw

milb.com/oklahoma-city

Bricktown Ballpark The Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma will bring the state’s only brewer-led festival to the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Sample a selection from over 100 beers released exclusively for the event. craft-

7, 14, 21, 28 1701 S. Western Ave. Gather your crew and

JUNETEENTH ON THE EAST June 18 N.W. 23rd

OKC DODGERS BASE-

BALL June 7-12, 21-26 Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Baseball returns to OKC with the Dodgers.

WHEELER CRITERIUM June

head south of the Oklahoma River for the Wheeler Criterium. wheelerdistrict.com

UCO ENDEAVOR GAMES June 9-12 University

of Central Oklahoma The

University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond hosts the annual UCO Endeavor Games for athletes with physical disabilities. endeavorgames.

org

OQHA REDBUD SPECTACULAR HORSE SHOW Through

June 12 State Fair Park One of

the equine industry’s biggest competitions returns to Oklahoma. okcfairgrounds.com

NATIONAL REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION DERBY June

15-26 OKC Fairgrounds

Equine excellence is around every corner at this 11-day event. okcfairgrounds.com

COMMUNITY FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY

WALK June 3 Paseo Arts District Visitors can enjoy

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

VIRTUAL SPIRIT OF OKLAHOMA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL June 3-4 Virtual The Spirit of

Oklahoma Storytelling Festival features a variety of storytelling styles and genres, including prairie stories, American Indian stories and more. territory-

tellers.com

CHEER LIVE June

9 Paycom Center Bringing together fan favorites from the two most successful rival cheer programs in the country, Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College, Cheer Live will feature Monica Aldama alongside a variety of cheer stars. paycomcenter.com

DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL June 9-12 Downtown deadCenter Film Festival is an annual independent film showcase that highlights over 1,000 indie films from around the world.

AAA ROUTE 66 FEST

June 16-19 State Fair Park In

beerok.org

St. Celebrate Juneteenth in Oklahoma City with an all-day, family-friendly event featuring live music, interactive murals, dance performances and much more. withloveokc.org/ juneteenth

FATHER’S DAY CRUISE June 19 Regatta

Landing Celebrate your father

or father figure by bringing him to the Father’s Day Cruise with Oklahoma River Cruises this June. okrivercruises.com

LIBERTYFEST June 19-July

4 Citywide, Edmond Named

by CNN and USA Today as one of the top ten July 4th festivals in the United States, LibertyFest in Edmond has something for everyone. libertyfest.org

OKLAHOMA QUILT, CRAFT AND SEWING FESTIVAL June

23-25 State Fair Park Lovers of crafts and all

things sewing don’t want to miss this 3-day event. okcfairgrounds.com

OKC PRIDE ALLIANCE FESTIVAL AND PARADE June 24-26 Scis-

sortail Park Enjoy a variety

of pride festivities during the OKC Pride Alliance Festival & Parade. okcpridealliance.org

STARS AND STRIPES RIVER FESTIVAL June

25-July 5 Boathouse District Join in on a full day

of river sports, games and more at the Stars and Stripes River Festival in Oklahoma City. riverspor-

tokc.org

SUMMER CANINE OLYMPICS June 29-July 3 State

Fair Park Come and see

some talented dogs and their owners at the Summer Canine Olympics. okcfairgrounds.com

RED EARTH NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL June 30-July 2

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum The

Red Earth Festival features more than 1,000 American Indian artists and dancers from throughout North America celebrating the richness and diversity of their heritage with the

world. redearth.org

THE STATE

PERFORMANCES

THE CEMENT OPRY June

4 410 N. Main, Cement The

Cement Opry is a monthly live variety show held in the Jesse James Ballroom, which is located above the Cement Museum. travelok.com

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TULSA TOUGH

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Museum. okcmoa.com

CONCERTS MIDLAND June 10 Choctaw

Casino and Resort, Durant Country music is alive and well in Durant. choctawcasinos.com

SHELLY PHELPS AND THE STORM June 11 120 W.

Harrison Ave., Guthrie With gutsy vocals and intensely honest songs, Oklahoma City-based singer-songwriter Shelly Phelps has an intimate connection with her audience, albeit with a theatrical flare. thepollard.org

SPORTS HUGO PRCA RODEO June

3-4 Hugo Fairgrounds Grab

your cowboy hat, pull on your boots and head to Hugo for the annual Hugo PRCA Rodeo at the Hugo Fairgrounds. hugorodeo.

com

DURANT PRCA RODEO June 3-4 1901 S.

9th Ave., Durant Head to the Durant Riding Club Arena for two days of exciting rodeo competition as the road to the Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas makes its way through Durant. durantro-

deo.com

JUNETEENTH RODEO June 4 Heartland

of America Expo Center, Shawnee For more than 20

years, this special rodeo celebration has featured events you won’t want to miss. travelok.com

WOODWARD ELKS RODEO

June 8-11 Woodward County Fairgrounds One of the

oldest PRCA rodeos in Oklahoma, the Woodward Elks Rodeo is often dubbed the toughest rodeo in Oklahoma. travelok.com

COMMUNITY OKM MUSIC FESTIVAL

SPORTS

TIME TO GET TOUGH

Outdoor sporting events can be found most weekday and weekend nights this summer.

Prep your water bottles, sunscreen and enthusiasm for Saint Francis Tulsa Tough, rolling back into town June 10-12 in downtown Tulsa. One of Tulsa’s most beloved annual traditions, this cycling competition brings spectators front and center for three days of action as riders go head-to-head.

The Tulsa FC soccer team takes the ONEOK Field June 1, 4 and 25. You can stick around the field for America’s pastime as the Drillers go head-to-head with region foes June 7-12, 14-19 and 28-30. If you’re more of an equine enthusiast, visit Expo Square from June 13-25 for the Pinto World Championship Show.

In OKC, the Dodgers face off against rivals on June 7-12 and 21-26 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. You can also enjoy some horse-centric fun in our state’s capital at the OQHA Redbud Spectacular Horse Show, running through June 12 at the State Fair Park. This is one of the equine industry’s biggest annual competitions.

And if you find yourself in Shawnee, mosey over to the Heartland of America Expo Center for the Juneteenth Rodeo on June 4.

June 9-13 415 S. Dewey Ave., Bartlesville OKM Music is a

prestigious annual music festival featuring Oklahoma’s top musicians and national artists. Now in its 38th year, this festival brings worldclass musicians and concert artists to Bartlesville for an event like none other in the region. okmmusic.org

RED DIRT TREASURE SHOOTOUT METAL DETECTING FESTIVAL June 3-5 South-

east Expo Center Get ready

for an exciting weekend filled with family-friendly events at the Red Dirt Treasure Shootout Metal Detecting Festival in McAlester. travelok.com

PONCA CITY HERB FESTIVAL June 4 Cann

Memorial Botanical Gardens, Ponca City The Ponca City

Herb Festival has offered a variety of fresh herbs, plants, vegetables, gardenrelated items and more since 1992. poncacityherbfestival.com

WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL June 4 St. Francis of

the Woods Join the Wildflower Festival in Coyle for a day featuring immersive experiences, art, live music, a children’s parade, storytime and more. stfrancisofthewoods.org

OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Through June 5 Castle of Muskogee Step back in

time to the 16th century with Queen Elizabeth I of England and over 400 entertainers

and artisans as they create the boisterous Village of Castleton. okcastle.com

COMMERCE DAYS June 8-11 Commerce High

School Commerce Days welcomes everyone out for several days of fun. trav-

elok.com

SUMMERFEST June 9

Twelfth and Main St., Collinsville Located just a short

drive north of Tulsa on US-169, Collinsville is a friendly small town where you can visit with old friends and make new ones.

collinsvillechamber.org/

AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL June

9-11 Grove Civic Center and Snider’s Camp The Ameri-

can Heritage Music Festival features nationally sanctioned fiddle and clogging competitions on multiple stages for an exciting weekend of music in Grove. trav-

elok.com

4-WAY RODEO June 10-11 Mayes County Fairgrounds, Pryor Travel to

Pryor in northeast Oklahoma for the 4-Way Rodeo, a two-day IPRA/ACRA sanctioned rodeo event filled with exciting acts, vendors and concessions. travelok. com

CHANDLER ICE CREAM FESTIVAL June 11 Tilgh-

man Park, Chandler Spend the afternoon enjoying endless scoops of delicious

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VINITA ROUTE 66 FESTIVAL June 15-18 Down-

town Nothing says summer like a family road trip.

Gather up your crew and embrace the season at the 8th Annual Vinita Route 66 Festival. vinitaroute66festival.com

PECAN FESTIVAL June

16-18 Downtown Oklmulgee This three-day event

MEMBERSHIPS FOR EVERY FAMILY

offers something for the whole family, with community games, activities, food

Year-round family fun comes with every membership to Discovery Lab and pays for itself in as little as 3 visits!

geechamber.org

PEORIA POWWOW June

17-19 60610 E. 90 Rd., Miami The annual Peoria

Powwow in Miami is a grand festival of Native American culture and dance. peoriatribe.com

OKIE NOODLING TOURNAMENT June 17-18 Wackler Park, Pauls Valley Bring

your lawn chair to Wacker Park in Pauls Valley and celebrate the sport of noodling at the worldfamous Okie Noodling Tour-

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All parties include admission to enjoy the day at the museum.

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MUSIC, FESTIVALS, OH MY!

Happening around town in Bartlesville, the OKM Musical Festival runs June 9-13. For the past 38 years, the festival has bought celebrated concert artists and music education programs to northeast Oklahoma. Highlights of this year’s event include performances from Balourdet Quartet, Catherine Russell, Josh Turner and Verona Quartet. Learn more at okmmusic.org.

3:38 PM Celebrate Juneteenth at the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival June 16-18 in the Greenwood Historical District, or the Juneteenth on the East event at OKC’s N.E. 23rd St. on June 18.

In OKC, don’t miss the deadCenter Film Festival, running June 9-12. This independent film showcase highlights over 1,000 indie flicks from around the world. And for a cultural touchstone, the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival returns June 30-July 2 at the National Cowboy Museum. Enjoy Native American art and dance, plus educational components, food and more.

Both the Tulsa and OKC Pride Festivals, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, run June 24-26 – Tulsa’s at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and OKC’s at Scissortail Park.

And for an exhilarating outdoor event, the Okie Noodling Tournament swims into Pauls Valley from June 17-18.

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FILM AND CINEMA

THE DRAWS OF SUMMER CINEMA

No summer slump here. June offers thrillers, biographies and sports flicks.

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une has arrived! As we take a moment to realize we’ve (somehow) entered the sixth month of a year that feels like a repeat of the last two, let us reflect on some of the weird, wacky and wild movies hitting theaters in the coming weeks.

First up, a biographical comedy film titled Phantom of the Open.

Based on real life “professional” golfer Maurice Flitcroft, the movie stars Mark Rylance as the central character, entering various golfing tournaments despite never having played a real game in his life. The trailer seems to indicate some larger-than-life imaginary moments peppered in with the biographical ones, so it should be an entertaining ride through his hilarious life story. It releases on June 3.

For your creepy fix, check out Watcher. The plot sees an American woman (Maika Monroe) moving to a city in Romania where she doesn’t speak the language. Her apartment window faces another building, where a man appears to be spying on her from his room. The trailer has all the paranoia and quick, frightening images to intrigue fans of thrillers. It hits theaters on June 3.

If you’re looking forward to Adam Sandler taking on another of his rare but compelling serious roles, look no further than Hustle. Sandler stars as a former NBA scout looking to revive his career by recruiting a player with an unclean past. The trailer is mostly Sandler giving a motivational speech meshed with clips of slam dunks and the

hardships of training. It looks to be a good, if not by-the-numbers, sports drama, but it’s always a thrill to see Sandler acting with a true passion. This one comes to Netflix on June 10.

Needing another psychological thriller? Check out The Forgiven. With a big name cast including Ralph Fiennes, Jessica Chastain, Matt Smith and Caleb Landry Jones, the film centers on an accident in Morocco and what it means for both the locals and the visitors. Directed by John Michael McDonagh (The Guard, Calvary) and based on the book of the same name, the film is shaping up to hopefully be another wonderfully macabre entry in McDonagh’s line of work.

There’s no trailer yet, but the premise and minds behind it are enough to add it to my list. It hits theaters on June 17.

For your musical drama and biopic all in one, don’t miss Elvis.

Directed by Baz Luhrmann, known for his over-the-top and lavish filming style, the movie will chronicle the life and times of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) as well as his complicated relationship with his manager Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks, in a performance I can only describe as truly “going for it.”

The trailer has all the pizzazz of a Luhrmann picture, with huge set pieces and dramatic lighting and acting. It releases June 24.

Lastly, watch Severance on Apple TV+ as soon as you can.

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CLOSING THOUGHTS

Jo Lynne Jones

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n February 2018, Jo Lynne Jones was named the John Kirkpatrick Executive Director of the Oklahoma City Ballet.

In her role, Jones handles everything from financial accountability to administrative management and board engagement.

Prior to joining the Ballet, Jones spent nearly two decades with Infant Crisis Services, and before that, she had a successful broadcast journalism career with KWTV and OETA. Jones spends her off-hours giving back; she is a board member for Brave Woman, a national organization giving voice to domestic abuse survivors, and was also the past president of the Oklahoma chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Oklahoma County Bar Auxiliary. We caught up with Jones and got her thoughts on ...

... her typical day.

My responsibilities entail just about everything other than ballet. I oversee the business side, such as fundraising, ticket sales, marketing, staffing, facilities and the like. But when I’m tired of meetings or spreadsheets, I have the pleasure of popping into a studio to watch a rehearsal.

... what drew her to the ballet.

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One of my first volunteer positions as a young professional was serving on a fundraising committee for the Ballet.

Returning 30 years later as the executive director is a dream come true. It is an absolute privilege to help lead this 50-year-old institution.

... community service.

I am deeply passionate about the nonprofit sector in Oklahoma and the important role nonprofits play in our community. I particularly gravitate to missions that support children. That is why I love our community engagement programs at OKC Ballet, which expose children to the joy of dance.

... her previous career in broadcast journalism.

Working in television teaches you to be a good storyteller. You only have a minute or two to tell a news story. It works the same way at a nonprofit, whether giving a speech or meeting with someone one-onone, you have to clearly, and sometimes quickly, communicate your mission.

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... her favorite memories thus far.

After canceling our March and April 2020 performances due to the pandemic, we planned an October outdoor performance at the newly-opened Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City. We had no idea how many people would attend the free performance, but I would have been happy with 500. That evening, some 3,500 people showed up for Ballet Under the Stars. I was in awe and won’t soon forget how exciting that evening was for our company.

... her objectives going forward.

My goal is to see audiences return to the theater. Oklahoma City Ballet has emerged from the pandemic in relatively good shape given the financial hardships that all performing arts endured, but we are all ready for audiences to see our work again.

... what she’s looking forward to.

Summertime at the Ballet is energizing.

More than 100 students from across the country attend our 6-week long summer intensive. It is great to see our beautiful and iconic building filled with tomorrow’s professional ballet dancers.

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