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State
City and state leadership work to help Oklahomans and right the state’s economy after the devastation of the pandemic.
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Top Doctors
Now, more than ever, it’s apparent the far-reaching impact physicians have in the world. Castle Connolly’s exclusive Top Doctors listing showcases some of those heroes – Oklahoma’s strongest, brightest and most innovative physicians. Categories range from adolescent medicine and endocrinology to pulmonology and urology; for whatever issue you face, there is a Top Doctor to help.
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All signs point to vacations closer to home this summer. Oklahoma and its neighboring states offer scenic beauty, culture, history and some quirky attractions just a few mini-van hours away. We explore high points in Arkansas, Missouri, Texas and Kansas, as well as gems along Route 66 and tourist spots to hit right here at home.
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The Journey to Marital Bliss
The wedding landscape looks quite different than in years past. In this annual feature, we explore the many ways industry vendors are handling fallout from the pandemic, as well as the decade’s newest trends, the 4-1-1 on engagement rings, venues for every vibe and hidden fees to look out for as you plan your big day.
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Destinations Outside the Metro Fashion Guide Health
Taste
Oklahoma City’s Burger Punk, currently operating out of its sister restaurant Revolućion, is another jewel in the 84 Hospitality crown.
Tasty Tidbits/Local Flavor Chef Chat
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Despite a slow start, an exciting June awaits around the state with in-person and virtual events.
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Interiors The First National Bank Broken Arrow underwent a transformative renovation, catapulting it into the 21st century.
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Social Media’s Impact
A person’s online presence – good, bad, small or large – can impact real life in majors ways. We talk to hiring managers, recruiters, social media experts and marketing professionals about what companies look for in a candidate’s online presence; tips on how to use the internet to your advantage; the power of social media for blooming businesses; and a bit of internet etiquette.
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Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors listing includes nearly 300 Oklahoma-based doctors in a variety of specialties. We profile a handful of these physicians and provide information on several health-related topics.
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At INTEGRIS, we ive by simp e promise: th t everything we do is for you, for he th, for ife. Even through uncertain times, we’re constantly striving to make the kind of connection that can mean all the difference when you’re scared, tired, sick or hurting. It’s where feeling better begins. Making that genuine human connection isn’t always easy, but we believe it’s worth it. Combine it with our physicians’ unmatched level of skill and you get dozens of INTEGRIS physicians making Oklahoma Magazine’s Top Docs list again this year. Whether it’s a visit to the clinic or a video visit from home, having a connection with your physician makes a difference and it makes us better. So to e ch of the INTEGRIS physici ns n med s Top Docs, congr tu tions.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR After reemerging into the world little by little, you may be craving an adventure. Lucky for you, June offers the annual travel feature, and this time around, we highlight some of our stunning neighbor states. If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge with an interstate escapade, we also cover some gems on Route 66, virtual travel, Oklahoma’s impressive collection of lakes and reservoirs, and how to be a tourist in our state’s two main metros (page 48). If the world wasn’t aware of just how critical health-care workers are to the fabric of society, the pandemic made that point abundantly clear. In our Top Doctors listing, provided by Castle Connolly, we showcase some of Oklahoma’s highly talented physicians in an array of specialties. You can also learn interesting health tidbits and read profiles on a handful of gifted doctors starting on page 35. Other features this month include a spotlight on social media and our annual wedding guide. In Social Media’s Impact, we talk to experts about what companies look for in a candidate’s online presence; tips on using the internet to your advantage; the power of social media for businesses; and internet etiquette (page 61). The wedding guide explores the industry’s changing landscape due to the pandemic, the decade’s newest trends and the 4-1-1 on engagement rings (page 54). Don’t forget – our biggest issue of the year, The Best of the Best, is just around the corner in July. You’ll be able to see the results of thousands of votes in a variety of categories. Stay tuned! Email me at editor@okmag.com.
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THE COVID-19 BOUNCEBACK Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt encourages Oklahomans to stimulate the economy by shopping local, but also urges people who feel ill to stay at home rather than tough it out at work. Photo courtesy the Office of Governor J. Kevin Stitt
City and state leadership work to help Oklahomans and right the state’s economy in the wake of the pandemic.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt says that same level of common sense and caring for one’s fellow man will be a contributing factor as the state works toward economic recovery. “It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the easiest ways Oklahomans can help the economy bounce back is to stay home if you’re feeling sick,” says Stitt. “I know many Oklahomans value working hard to support their families, but this virus is not something to try and power through while still going to work. Staying home if you feel sick can help us isolate you before it spreads to your entire company and the business is disrupted.” Oklahoma City mayor David Holt stresses continual planning and a cautious attitude. “To get economic activity back to where we once enjoyed it, we must have a robust testing, training and quarantine structure in place,” he says. “There are still a lot of people who haven’t fully accepted that this disease has no vaccine and no proven treatment. We are going to live in its shadow for many, many months.”
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TOP TO BOTTOM: Mayor G.T. Bynum kept Tulsans in the loop with a variety of press conferences throughout the spring. The City of Tulsa took the pandemic seriously – going as far as to deconstruct playground equipment in several parks to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines. Photos courtesy the City of Tulsa
Economic growth “is very closely tied to consumer confidence,” says Tulsa mayor G.T. Bynum. “As we look toward the coming months, it will be very important for us to help our residents understand how closely linked public health and economic growth are. We all have to take the potential for a resurgence of the virus seriously, so as we begin stepping back from strict social distancing measures – visiting the restaurants we all desperately missed in March and April, or shopping at our favorite local retailers – we have to continue following guidance to avoid crowds, properly wash our hands and wear face coverings.” Oklahoma City leaders responded quickly to the crisis with a stimulus package known as the Small Business Continuity Program, Holt says, which was funded with $5.5 million allocated from the city’s Strategic Investment Program, approved by voters in 2017. The program provided cash incentives, no- and low-interest loans, and technical assistance for small businesses. To qualify, companies had to demonstrate a 50% drop in revenue between March 16 and April 15 compared to a year ago. The city set aside 25% of funding for businesses operating in lowincome areas. Much of the money was stipulated for payroll and operational expenses to help retain employees and keep businesses afloat. “More long term, we just passed MAPS 4,” says Holt. “It’s really interesting to me that MAPS 1 passed about a year before the [Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building] bombing. It was not a response to the bombing, but implementation came after the bombing. “We passed MAPS 4 just a few weeks before the pandemic started. Now we will get to see that billon-dollar package roll out on the other side of COVID-19. So the seeds of our recovery have already been planted.” Funded by a one-cent sales tax projected to raise $978 million over eight years, the 16 MAPS 4 projects include youth centers, senior wellness centers, a new animal shelter, a new multi-purpose stadium and new and upgraded parks, sidewalks, bike lanes and trails. Many of the projects are job-producing. Tulsa also reached out to small-business owners during the crisis, says Bynum. “We put an initial $1.1 million to our Resilience and Recovery Fund, and are looking at opportunities to add additional funds so that we can increase the number of businesses we can support,” Bynum says. “Beyond this, we believe long-term recovery will revolve around our ability to help ensure unemployed Tulsans can transition to jobs that are in demand, which will involve understanding what training or retraining might be needed, and identifying which industries will be in stable or growth modes in the coming years, and working to grow jobs and job opportunities in these areas.” Stitt calls on Oklahomans to support local businesses whenever possible. “Small businesses are the fabric of Oklahoma and we need to rally around them as we recover,” he says. Bynum says he is “proud of the way most Tulsans have handled this pandemic event. There hasn’t been any panic or outrage. Tulsans have mostly just gone about doing what needs to be done in our typical stoic way.” Holt says gift-giving can also help get the economy back on its feet. “People can be philanthropic if their means are significant,” he says. Relief funds have been established by the United Way, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and other charitable organizations. KIMBERLY BURK
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WHERE THERE’S WHEAT, THERE’S A WAY Oklahoma State agronomist Brett Carver leads a research team that improves a staff of life.
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ne of the leading wheat geneticists in the country has enjoyed a particular real-life irony so much that he has run with it for 35 years. Brett Carver, a regents professor and holder of the wheat genetics chair at Oklahoma State University, had never been west of the Mississippi River when he took a research and teaching job in Stillwater in 1985. “There was a job opening here that fit my academic background to a T, except for one detail: I had never worked with wheat,” says the Georgia native, whose master’s and Ph.D. work at North Carolina State University focused on soybeans. “But I fell in love with the campus and the people. It’s a twist of fate that worked out.” Carver leads a group of 10 OSU researchers with a simple name – the Wheat Improvement Team – which has developed many varieties of the crop to grow in different soils, topographies and climates. Members come from several departments: plant and soil sciences, entomology and plant pathology, and biochemistry and molecular biology. Carver, only the fourth sanctioned wheat breeder in state history, built the team in 1998 after seeing OSU professors competing for the same grant money – about $350,000 annually – while trying to achieve the common goal of improving the quality and quantity of wheat in Oklahoma and the nation. “There wasn’t a whole lot of synchronicity,” he says. “It was apparent that we could do a better job with the money being invested, so the concept occurred to me. We needed a team, so that’s what we did. The name was intentionally unpretentious. That’s how we operate. We come straight at you. We have nothing to hide. We’re a visible
group of people with our research products.” Carver says genetic combinations that the Wheat Improvement Team creates, studies, tests and harvests speed up mixings of plant varieties that have occurred for thousands of years. For example, a priority for the team since climate change became prevalent in the past 20 years is developing drought- and diseaseresistant varieties by incorporating genes from ancient plants. “There is a big misunderstanding about hybridization,” Carver says. “It’s been around since humans began. There is a part of our society that doesn’t think it’s natural, but it is. Wheat evolved itself by undergoing hybridization in nature.” Last year, the Wheat Improvement Team released its newest variety, humorously called OK Corral, which has two uses – to feed cattle and to mill into flour. This “beardless” variety doesn’t have prickly appendages (known as awls) at the top of the plant; without the awls, cattle can eat the grain without irritation. It took about 10 years to develop OK Corral and it “was a significant achievement,” Carver says. Late spring and early summer are the busiest times of year for the Wheat Improvement Team as crops reach maturity, so Carver goes around to OSU research stations in Lahoma, Stillwater, Chickasha, Tipton, Goodwell and Perkins, along with leased sites in El Reno and Okmulgee, to check on the wheat. “I look forward to getting out,” he says. “It’s like Christmas in the middle of the year because you get to see what you’re trying to produce.” BRIAN WILSON
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RIDING OUT THE STORM Oklahoma’s largest cycling event of the year was canceled, but enthusiasts can still get their fixes. Canceled for 2020, Tulsa Tough is already scheduled for June 11-13, 2021, says event organizer Malcolm McCollum. Photos by Chris Barnes
Local organizations, like the Tulsa Bicycle Club, offer cycling veterans and newbies alike new opportunities to meet fellow enthusiasts. Photos courtesy Tulsa Bicycle Club
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or more than a decade, June’s Tulsa Tough has served as the staple cycling event in Oklahoma. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festivities were scrapped for 2020. For event organizer Malcolm McCollum, the decision to cancel and start looking towards a return in 2021 was a painful but appropriate one. “It was really difficult, because a lot of work went into it and so many people were excited to come,” says McCollum. “We’ve been so fortunate over the last 15 years that not only the Tulsa cycling community, but the broader community across the nation, has embraced the event and made it a part of their yearly calendar. It is a rallying point. But as hard as it is to swallow, it was the right decision because of the concern for the health of everyone involved.” Tulsa Tough draws thousands of participants each year of varying skill and fitness levels, along with a hoard of enthusiastic spectators. The Tulsa Tough team has already set the date for 2021: June 11-13. “We hope it’ll be the bang-up event it deserves to be,” says McCollum. In the meantime, there are still some events on the books for cycling fans this summer, although McCollum warns that it may be a long time before things are completely back to normal. And cycling can still be an entertaining, healthy and energizing hobby without big events. The Tulsa Bicycle Club, made up of riders who love the sport as a pastime and pathway to better health, organizes frequent rides of distances ranging from five to 100 miles. Founded in 1972, the club has a long history in Green Country. For club president Gary Pereschuk, a retired educator and 20-year club member, part of the experience is about the social bonds built over rides. “The [club] has allowed me to absorb some of the daily stories of fellow riders: their humor, anxieties, personal pain, reflections and, of course, kindness,” he says. “These get-togethers offer one of life’s most enduring experiences, connections and conversations.” For those just getting into cycling, Pereschuk recommends assessing one’s physical health and investing in the appropriate equipment prior to taking your first rides. “Talk with your physician and ask if biking would be beneficial to your health,” he says. “And always wear an approved helmet. Your local bike shop can help you find one that fits like a glove.” McCollum says Oklahoma is a great places to ride; there are plenty of wide open spaces for cycling veterans and newbies to enjoy, and enough challenges to keep it interesting. “We have a perfect confluence of fantastic venues,” he says. “The vibe and energy that we have here in Tulsa and around the state in the cycling community has put us in the conversation with the cool kids in Austin and Portland. I think people who come here pick up on that energy.” MATT PATTERSON
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WARRIORS’ CIRCLE OF HONOR Construction is underway on El Reno native Harvey Pratt’s design for the Smithsonian Native American Veterans Memorial.
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l Reno native Harvey Pratt, honored by his tribe and law-enforcement agencies across the country, didn’t think his work as a display and forensic artist was worthy of something as hallowed as the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. However, friends and family convinced the award-winning Cheyenne and Arapaho artist to enter the museum’s international competition for designs of a National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington. His work, called Warriors’ Circle of Honor, was picked last year as the winner out of 413 entrants; ground broke on the memorial in September and its unveiling comes in November on the last remaining space on the National Mall. “I dreamed about the design, then drew it on a Big Chief tablet,” says Pratt, who grew up in a traditional Cheyenne-Arapaho family. “My dream was to appease all 573 federally recognized tribes through spirituality and ceremony. My design is timeless. If my greatgreat-grandfather looked at it, he would know what it means. My great-grandchildren will recognize
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the symbolism. “I’ve been in a lot of ceremonies with a lot of tribes. They all have certain things in common. I put those basic beliefs together.” A former Marine who served in Vietnam, Pratt has a law-enforcement career spanning decades; his forensic art has assisted in thousands of cases, including the bombings of the World Trade Center and the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. In Warriors’ Circle of Honor, he included military medallions on the outer walls and placed benches inside the walls so people can meditate and pray. Onto eaglefeather-adorned lances, visitors can tie prayer cloths and the wind can carry their prayers to the Creator. Pratt, recognized as a traditional Cheyenne peace chief, says the memorial is not just for Natives, but “for all people – for healing and comfort and prayer.” He says the 14-foot-tall, 50-footwide stainless steel, granite and bronze structure symbolizes the circles and cycles of life and seasons. Sacred water makes everything germinate and grow. The eternal fire warms and comforts. Black represents ancestors, yellow
the earth, white new beginnings and red the Creator’s power. For the Veteran’s Day dedication on Nov. 11, more than 30,000 Native American and veteran attendees are expected to move in parade formation to view the memorial, and enjoy concerts and other activities. Gina Pratt, the artist’s wife and design partner, says they “want to bring Oklahoma talent into [the memorial] as much as possible,” so Harvey Pratt is making the bronze part of the work at the Crucible Art Foundry in Norman. Swanda Brothers in Oklahoma City is making the stainless steel, 12-foot circle of honor and the lances. Pratt says Butzer Architects and Urbanism, known for its designs for the Oklahoma City National Memorial and OKC’s Skydance Bridge, has been “so instrumental in the whole design and drawings.” Donations totaling $17 million are needed to build and maintain the memorial; a little more than $12 million has been raised. No tax dollars are involved. To register for the dedication or make a donation to the memorial, go to americanindian.si.edu. CAROL MOWDY BOND
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hile the word glamping sounds like a mistake, many Oklahomans might argue with that assessment. A portmanteau from “glamorous camping,” this luxurious form of getting into nature is an ampedup version of tents and sleeping bags. Many glamping destinations, from France to Colombia, promote beautiful sunsets and lakes in exotic locations … while not really roughing it at all. If you can’t afford a trip of that proportion, Oklahoma has your back. Charity O’Donnell, executive director of the Broken Bow Area Chamber of Commerce and festival coordinator for the McCurtain County Tourism Authority, lets potential visitors know about everything to be seen, done and tasted while glamping.
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She says there are thousands of cabins in the Kiamichi Mountains of southeastern Oklahoma that offer amenities to make everyone happy. Some even have game rooms, hot tubs and up to 10 bedrooms. “We have all sorts of activities, including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, zip lining, Segway tours and boat tours,” O’Donnell says. Along with three museums, painting classes and escape rooms, this area near Beavers Bend State Park also boasts wineries, a petting zoo and the Beavers Bend Mining Co., where families can learn about dinosaurs and the mining of rocks and minerals. Glamping has also become a popular way to have a bachelorette weekend. Soon-to-be-married women from Oklahoma and surrounding states have become entranced with the idea of spending their final footloose and fancy-free days by gathering their friends in wooded beauty. Lake Eufaula State Park has a different take on glamping with “three yurts that are pretty neat to stay in,” park manager Rocky Murdaugh says, “and this part of Oklahoma is wooded and beautiful with lots of lakeshore and streams.” A yurt – typically a simple, canvas-covered room with a wooden floor – at Lake Eufaula has heat, air conditioning, bedding, a microwave, a small refrigerator,
electrical outlets and a high-definition TV. The state park, surrounded on three sides by its namesake lake, has conventional tent and RV camping and numerous outdoor activities, including golf, fishing, swimming and naturalist programs. The Orr Family Farm in Oklahoma City has a temperature-controlled teepee and a Conestoga wagon with gorgeous, glass-covered wheels made by Amish craftsmen. Owner Glenn Orr says glampers have come to his venue from overseas as well as a half-mile away. Guests can munch on s’mores around a firepit and sip cocoa in the hospitality room. In the fall, visitors can also enjoy a giant maze, visit a pumpkin patch and play zombie apocalypse paintball. Prices for glamping in Oklahoma run the gamut, depending on how much luxury you want and how many people are involved. The Lake Eufaula yurts are $65 a night for a small unit, $85 for a medium and $100 for a large. The average one-night stay at Orr Family Farm is $195, depending on the time of year. Glamping in McCurtain County cabins runs from a onebedroom unit at $180 a night to more than $700 for five bedrooms. A villa at Grand Lake of the Cherokees, which can accommodate 34 guests, costs nearly $3,000 a night. DEBI TURLEY
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Behind-TheScenes Magic A new autobiography from recorder/producer Ted Templeman features a variety of Oklahoma connections.
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Ted Templeman is pictured listening to a playback at Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco in the summer of 1973. Photo by Donn Landee
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hat does the engaging new autobiography of top rock music record producer Ted Templeman, famed for his work with the likes of Van Halen, the Doobie Brothers, and Little Feat, have to do with Oklahoma? As it turns out, quite a lot. First of all, Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music (ECW Press) is an as-told-to tome written by Greg Renoff, a native of Bronx, New York, who has been a Tulsa resident for more than a decade. Second, during his decades of immersion in the pop music scene, Templeman kept running into Okies making their marks in the business. Since Templeman began his music career on the West Coast in the late ‘60s, it was only natural that the first Oklahoman to work with him would be Leon Russell, the transplanted Tulsan who, at the time, was one of the top session players in L.A., working with a group of all-star studio musicians that came to be known as the Wrecking Crew. When the two first became musically involved, Templeman hadn’t yet gone into the production end. Instead, he was a member of a group called Harpers Bizarre, who’d hit it big on the charts in 1967 with a single called “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy).” Russell not only arranged that recording; he also played on it. “One of the first things Ted told me about was doing ‘Feelin’ Groovy,’” recalls Renoff. “When we were emailing back and forth, he was talking about Van Halen, and I don’t know how it came up, but he said, ‘You may not know it, but I was in this group called Harpers Bizarre, and we made a couple of records in the ‘60s.’ ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ was one of the first songs he sent to me, and he went through and talked about all the people who played on the record.”
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That group, adds Renoff, included another famous Tulsa transplant, drummer Jim Keltner. Later on, Renoff himself unearthed a third name, one that might surprise some. “J.J. Cale was on that record,” says Renoff. “I just found that out recently. I don’t know exactly what he played on ‘Feelin’ Groovy,’ but he’s on the American Federation of Musicians contract for the session as John Cale.” Of course, the release of ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ dovetailed with a time that Russell was helping a lot of his fellow musicians from back home, including Cale, so maybe it’s not such a surprise. Neither is what Templeton remembered about the band’s collaboration with Russell. “Ted talked to me at great length about Leon,” says Renoff. “It wasn’t just ‘Feelin’ Groovy.’ They also went into [the famed recording studio] Sunset Sound and did a couple of album tracks with Leon, songs that Leon had written. He arranged them, too: ‘Raspberry Rug’ and ‘I Can Hear the Darkness’ [both co-written by Russell and Donna Washburn]. They’re on the first Harpers Bizarre album. “That was,” he notes, “the first time that Ted was able to go into Sunset Sound, and he said, ‘I could really hear how live Studio One was when Leon went in there and played that piano.’ That became, for Ted, kind of the magic studio, and later on he had so much success going in there with his bands and recording.” Of course, the bulk of the book relates – with laser-like detail – the triumphs and trials of Templeman and his acts as he shepherds them through their paces and onto the charts. Most of them are bands and performers with no particular Sooner State connections. However, Oklahoma-linked music figures pop up regularly in the book. For instance,
there’s a cameo from Tulsa’s Mary Kay Place, who introduces her friend, Templeman associate Nicolette Larson, at a live gig. Templeman recalls Place channeling Loretta Hagers, her country-singer persona on the Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman TV show. There’s also a section involving former northeastern Oklahoma resident Jerry Lynn Williams, a top-notch songwriter associated with Eric Clapton, among others. The time Templeman spent with the tandem of Williams and Clapton makes for some often harrowing reading. But, as is the case throughout the book, Templeman always praises a person’s talent when it’s praiseworthy – even when the accompanying personal behavior may not be. One nice bit of behavior, however, came courtesy of Jim Keltner. Renoff sets up the story: “Ted was a drummer starting back in the late ‘50s; he’d always played drums. In late 1978, the Doobie Brothers were finishing an album called Minute by Minute, with a song on it called ‘What A Fool Believes.’ As I detail in the book, they were having a lot of trouble inside the studio trying to get the feel of the song
right. They’d done an enormous number of takes. It was a struggle. So Ted’s engineer, Donn Landee, said to Ted, ‘Go play it.’ Ted hopped on the drum kit and showed them what he wanted from the two drummers – and it worked. “Fast-forward six or eight months. There’s a No Nukes concert in Madison Square Garden, with James Taylor, Carly Simon, Graham Nash – every big star in the L.A. scene at that time – there to do this week-long series of concerts to raise money for nuclear disarmament and help nuclear safety after Three Mile Island. Ted played drums there with the Doobie Brothers – you can see it on YouTube – and when he walked offstage, he encountered Jim Keltner, who was playing with Ry Cooder. And Keltner said, ‘Ted, I had no idea you could play drums like that. You’re my new favorite drummer, man.’ And he gave him a hug. “Ted said that was the ultimate musical compliment he ever got in his life, because it came from Jim Keltner, the drummer he thought was the best of the best of all the amazing drummers there.” While not all of them are upbeat or inspiring, Ted Templeman is rich with
those sorts of anecdotes – exactly the kind of thing you’d expect from an upperechelon record producer who also comes off as an unfailingly decent guy. Yet, according to Greg Renoff, it took some persuading to get Templeman interested in the project. The reason it happened undoubtedly had to do with Renoff ’s authorship of the 2015 volume Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal, a critically acclaimed book about a group whose members and music are intimately intertwined with Templeman. “One of the things you get, probably with a lot of record producers, is that they don’t like to take credit for things,” says Renoff. “They like to stand in the background. Their motivation is that they love music and they want to make their artists sound good. So I told Ted, ‘Look, it’s not going to be the day-to-day life of Ted Templeman as this sort of puppeteer making all these magical things happen for his artists. It’s going to be about the music, and songs, and performances, and your relationships with your artists. It’s going to really pay tribute to them.’” JOHN WOOLEY
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amily owned and operated since 1992, Travers Mahan Apparel at 8146 S. Lewis Ave. in Tulsa has seen its fair share of ups and downs. But owner and namesake Travers Mahan wouldn’t change a thing about it. He and his wife, Laurie, opened up shop after decades as manufacturing representatives, where they sold products to small stores just like the one they would later own. By the early 90s, “things were slowing down in the economy and I realized that my children were getting older,” Mahan explains, “so we made this decision for me to retire from the road. We started the store in our dining room with good friends, and the circle got bigger and bigger.” Using the contacts and lessons they learned in the manufacturing business, the Mahans turned an at-home endeavor into a successful clothing retailer. They now employ a small but mighty staff that includes their son, Tanner. Now more than ever, Mahan stresses the importance of shopping local. “Local businesses, whether it’s a little hardware store, a salon, a restaurant or clothing store like ours; they are the backbone of every city and town,” he says. “It’s what perpetuates business. It’s vitally important to the economy of every town.” While owning a small business always has its stressors, Mahan feels lucky to be in his position. “I can’t remember exactly how got here, but I know that without the grace of God, we wouldn’t have been here this many years,” he says. “We’ve been through a lot and we’ve made it through every time.” MARY WILLA ALLEN
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MAINTAINING AN OKLAHOMA LEGACY The First National Bank Broken Arrow cherishes its storied history but evolves to foster a warm and welcoming ambiance.
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n his career as an architectural engineer, Cecil E. Ricks, president of MATRIX Architects, Engineers, Planners, Inc., has designed a variety of renovation and remodeling projects. But a venture for First National Bank Broken Arrow ranks as “one of the most fun” he’s been involved with over the years. The challenge of renovating the bank, located in the popular Rose District, and giving it a fresh, updated look appealed to Ricks. “The bank had a historic element, having been established when Oklahoma was still Indian Territory before its 1907 landmark admission to statehood,” he says. That pioneer heritage makes it one of Oklahoma’s oldest banks, established in 1902 and its current location since 1912. A 1980 graduate of Kansas State University, Ricks describes his firm as one “that has a very diverse practice; we do a little bit of everything,” he says. “We apply good design practices to all our projects. We do, however, have a special fondness for remodeling and the renovation of existing spaces.” The bank’s redesign and enhancement project began in 2014 and was completed in 2017. Bringing this bank, which encompassed three storefronts of various façade heights, into contemporary times required intense, strategic planning. The Rose District features an abundance of brick, masonry and wood in its storefronts, so the team at MATRIX designed the bank’s exterior and interior in keeping with those specific materials. Another challenge was to create a more cohesive first impression; this was accomplished by combining that trio of façades into a more uniform look and constructing an impressive glass tower in the entry, which serves as a welcoming beacon for
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the bank’s clientele. “It’s now a very striking front entry,” says Ricks. The renovation – really a major building revival – was not without issues. While the varied storefronts were obviously problematic, the building’s support systems had weakened through the years. “Many of the trusses that supported the trio of roofs had to be
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The sprawling First National Bank Broken Arrow has been in its current location since 1912. The main lobby is inviting and spacious with a neutral color palette. A unique addition to the bank is this small art and artifact collection for clients to enjoy. Open, airy and inviting is the design theme for the conference room at this bank. Small group meetings are staged in a glassed-in setting that provides privacy, minus the stuff y, closed- door atmosphere. Photos by Jon B. Petersen
reinforced,” which is no small undertaking, says Ricks. While the exterior is now much more inviting, the interior shines, too. Ricks was surprised to find tile terrazzo floors from the early 1900s in the lobby of the main banking center; they were hidden by well-worn and outdated tile and carpet. This particular discovery was like uncovering a goldmine for Ricks and his crew. Now cleaned and polished, they are a handsome
addition to the main area. A soft, neutral color scheme of warm beige and soft brown was chosen for the lobby. Another new feature is a small art collection on either side of the tower. The gallery includes several donated artifacts that tell a unique story related to Broken Arrow’s history and the formation of the bank. This area adds to the warm, welcoming and interactive ambiance. The revitalized bank is an impressive symbol of Broken Arrow’s renewal. “The bank wanted to be a part of this Rose District renaissance,” says Ricks. “In keeping with the Rose District’s theme of streetside planters and roses, the bank is following that exterior design theme, too. Greg Graham, the bank’s CEO, had a clear vision of what he wanted the bank to achieve to improve their customer base and provide better service.” It’s no surprise the customers are pleased with the space’s newer, more inviting appearance, both inside and out. “Now, the bank is more user-friendly, a design theme more banks are featuring,” says Ricks. “It’s more intimate. It’s like walking into the living room in a friend’s home.” M.J. VAN DEVENTER
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STEP BACK AND SLOW DOWN Eureka Springs offers a tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of the world.
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he drive to Eureka Springs from Oklahoma is a harbinger of what’s to come: The elimination of the word ‘hurry’ from your vocabulary. You really have no choice. As anyone who has driven the hilly, twisty-turny roads leading into northwest Arkansas will tell you, at some point, you come to grips with the fact that you’re just not going to get there quickly. So settle back and enjoy the ride. Things don’t happen fast in Eureka Springs – and that’s the point. The town palliates the psyche, re-centers the soul and invigorates the spirit. And if you can grab a body massage too, so much the better. Believe it or not, famous cartoonist and entrepreneur Robert Ripley loved Eureka Springs and featured it frequently in his work: No two streets cross at right angles to each other; Every floor of the eight-story Basin Park Hotel is on the ground level; St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church is the only place of worship you enter through the bell tower;
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A house in town has two addresses because adjoining streets align with different stories of the structure. Bring your walking shoes – you’ll need them to do the town properly. It’s literally built into the sides of the Ozarks, hence nicknames are easy – the Up and Down Town, Little Switzerland and the Stairstep Town. Strolling the village filled with one-ofa-kind shops and restaurants is a leisurely joy. The entire downtown is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the town’s determination to preserve its treasured past is amply evident. A few miles west lies the jewel of the
woods, the Thorncrown Chapel. Designed by architect E. Fay Jones, the renowned 48-foot-tall structure feels like it’s part of the forest thanks to more than 6,000 square feet of windows. The chapel’s style is a nod to Frank Lloyd Wright, with whom Jones apprenticed. Imagine a chunk of limestone in the shape of a V that is 30 feet wide on top, 16 inches wide at its base and 12 feet tall, and you have gravity-defying Pivot Rock. It’s in a park north of town that also boasts a natural rock bridge. Hear the diesel train whistles blow about a mile from downtown, signaling the departure of the Eureka Springs Excursion
Train as she heads along scenic Leatherwood Creek. Catch a four-course dinner with a taste of the 1920s in the Eurekan Dining Car. Jesus Christ’s last days on Earth are recounted most weekends at what sources say is “America’s No. 1 attended outdoor drama,” the Great Passion Play. 150 performers, a multi-dimensional outdoor set of sight and sound – even live animals – make the Passion Play a must, as it has been since 1968. Back in town, you’re ready for what the area’s name says it’s all about, the springs. Healing waters accompany skilled hands to massage away every ache and pain at a half-dozen or so spas. Historic hotels also provide therapy services in Eureka Springs. The 115-yearold Basin Park Hotel is in the heart of the action downtown by Basin Spring and the even older Crescent Hotel with its 18-inchthick magnesium limestone walls sits on the mountaintop. Both hotels are said to be haunted. At the celebrated Palace Hotel and Bath House, luxuriate in eucalyptus steam rooms and indulge in a mineral bath in a clawfoot tub. Victorian bed and breakfasts are everywhere in town, each more delightful and interesting than the last. A few of the old Victorians are open for tours, such as the charming, rose-colored, often-photographed Rosalie, built in 1889 at a cost of $17,000, a tidy sum in those days when the average home in Eureka Springs cost around $800. Editor’s note: Please check eurekasprings.org for the latest information on facility closures and event cancellations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. CHUCK MAI
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CZECH STOP Moravian and Bohemian immigrants settled in Prague in 1891. Their cultural influence remains.
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The Prague Kolache Festival celebrates the town’s Moravian and Bohemian roots and has been a mainstay event since the 1950s. Photos courtesy Prague Historical Society
he COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation and postponement of countless events across the state, including the annual Kolache Festival in Prague. However, what the festival symbolizes – Czech culture and the ubiquitous pastry often associated with it – remains alive in this Lincoln County town. The Prague Bakery, closed for about six weeks during Oklahoma’s stay-at-home directives, reopened May 2 for takeout orders – with kolaches being a continual bestseller. The Czech influence began in 1891 with the opening of the Sac and Fox Nation to a white land run. Eva Barta, who owned the land where the town sprang up, named it after the Czech capital, then part of the Austro-Hungar-
ian Empire. That pronunciation of that European city (prahg) is about the only Czech element that didn’t come to the Oklahoma hamlet (pronounced praig). Diane Kinzey, longtime president of the Prague Historical Society and operator of the town’s history museum, isn’t Czech herself but she says she knows as much about the culture as anyone descended from those Bohemian and Moravian immigrants of the late 19th century. Her brother, William Smith, married a Czech woman named Rose Patak, and Kinzey became entwined in her sister-in-law’s life. “I grew up around the Czech community because of Rosie’s parents,” says Kinzey, who graduated from Prague High School in 1961. “When we’d come into
town, we’d visit her mother, which was a challenge because she didn’t speak English very well. I got to where I could pick up a word or two of Czech.” Over the past two decades, Prague has turned from a farm town into a bedroom community for those making the 45-minute commute to Oklahoma City. Many work at Tinker Air Force Base, she says. While the makeup of the town has changed, the Kolache Festival hasn’t. Thousands of visitors the first weekend of each May routinely double or triple the town’s size. Kinzey says 2020 is the first time in 55 years there hasn’t been a festival. The celebration began in 1951 as a test run for the event in 1952 to mark the town’s golden anniversary of incorporation. “There were bandstands every other block, and you could wander up and down the street and never miss a beat,” says Kinzey, adding that sponsorships for the festival dried up by 1955, so it went into a hiatus until 1965. “But we’ll regroup in 2021.” BRIAN WILSON
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College, wrote what is arguably the definitive history of the Czech people’s influence on this Lincoln County town. From Praha to Prague: Czechs in an Oklahoma Farm Town was published by the University of Oklahoma Press.
Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe, born in 1887 about 7 miles southwest of Prague in the Sac and Fox Nation, was dubbed by King Gustav V of Sweden as the world’s greatest athlete after winning the decathlon and
pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics. Thorpe played football and baseball professionally. He is one of only two Olympic gold medalists in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (Sprinter Bob Hayes, who played for the Dallas Cowboys, is the other.)
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THE NEXT BIG STEP Senior living facilities ease transitional anxiety and offer myriad activities and ways to feel right at home.
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ransitioning from independent living to a retirement home means big changes and, once faced, a fresh start for life’s third act. Helping with that adjustment is a top priority for senior living facilities around the state. Most residents wish they’d done it sooner, says Beth Case, community outreach coordinator at Oklahoma City’s Epworth Village. Facilities like Epworth assign a mentor from among fellow residents, along with enacting staff guidance to ease any initial discomfort or anxiety. Angela Ulissi with Oklahoma City’s Fountains at Canterbury says the process of putting residents at ease can begin long before move-in. “Each new resident receives personalized assistance and orientation from our move-in coordinator to ensure a smooth move and the wonderful feeling of being at home right upon arriving,” she says. “The process starts well before the move, with our move-in coordinator visiting to help with preparations and advice on rightsizing furnishing and belongings to work perfectly in their new residence. Our coordinator and resident ambassadors introduce incoming residents to
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new friends here and the wonderful opportunities to thrive in new ways.” Renee Hoback, executive director at Fountains of Canterbury, ensures that residents can “live very similar lives as they did before, with touches such as customizing your home to your exact tastes.” Once moved in, staffs help residents maintain strong physical and emotional health with an array of activities, meditation monitoring, exercise, music and cultural studies. “We don’t ask residents to conform to us; we meet their needs and we do that with variety,” says Lori Allen with Tulsa’s Town Village. “You can be as active or not as you like, but
BELOW: Tulsa’s Town Village offers a variety of exercise classes to keep residents fit. Photo courtesy Town Village
staff and residents, we’re all part of it – all the way down to our bus driver, who plays in a band for residents.” When it comes to managing medications, Hoback assures that it’s not a one-size-fits-all policy. “For residents in our assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing neighborhoods, we develop personalized care plans that meet individual needs and preferences, including how medication is managed,” she says. At Epworth Village, exercise is often a social activity. Case shares the story of a resident in his 80s who used a cane and had never exercised before. “He came to enjoy the camaraderie of group physical activity so much this his physical condition improved and he no longer needs a cane to walk,” she says. For those on the hunt for a senior living facility, either for yourself or a loved one, experts recommend narrowing choices based on your preferences for location, size, services, possible future care transfer, cost and culture. “Ask to talk the residents, as their satisfaction and honesty goes a long way,” says Case. Compare unique options offered at various facilities, says Hoback. One draw she describes at Fountains is Watermark University, the community’s “calendar of engaging classes taken and taught by residents, associates and experts from the public.” Discernment in choosing a retirement community includes factoring in noise, staff demeanor, autonomy and that important but intangible ‘vibe.’ “I recommend looking at multiple communities, because every single one is different,” says Stephanie McConnell, building manager at Tulsa’s Forest Hills Assisted and Independent Living. “Find the fit for you. You want greetings, smiles, assistance ... not people with their heads down, avoiding conversation. It doesn’t have to be the prettiest facility, it just needs to feel good about itself, starting with the staff.” McConnell also advises on planning ahead and avoiding rushed choices made out of desperation. “There are different levels of care, from independent to skilled nursing to long term, and the goal is to keep people as independent as possible for as long as possible,” she says. “Often, when we are coming in contact with the potential resident, they’ve usually had some traumatic
LEFT: Residents at Epworth Villa can choose among a variety of social activities like arts and crafts. Photo courtesy Epworth Villa
BELOW: The Fountains of Canterbury in Oklahoma City offers a variety of exercise options, from strength training to water aerobics. Photos courtesy Watermark Retirement Communities
accident prior to that like an infection or fall. Whatever brought them to realize they need the care – that is not the best time to be shopping around and figuring things out.” Regardless of the facility you choose, think of it as an opportunity to create new relationships and start a new chapter. “Time and again, we see that people feel their lives are transformed in wonderful ways by moving in,” says Ulissi. “They discover they have gained a caring community of new friends, along with learning, cultural, exercise and other opportunities to thrive that they didn’t have previously when they were living in their longtime home. We often hear our residents say, ‘I wish I had done this a long time ago.’” TRACY LEGRAND
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he arrival of COVID-19 in the U.S. has affected nearly every aspect of people’s daily lives. Throughout this time, people across the world have had to alter the way they socialize, travel and conduct business. It’s an unprecedented event that has many people wondering when or if life will return to ‘normal’ ... and what changes will remain engrained in society for good. “One of the unexpected opportunities that COVID-19 has presented us is to identify pre-COVID habits or patterns that aren’t healthy for individuals or groups and organizations, and initiate a reset,” says Becky Lewis, system director of infection prevention for INTEGRIS Health System in Oklahoma City. An example she gives is the commonplace – but harmful – work culture that sees a higher value placed on ‘toughing it out’ and clocking in when sick rather than taking a sick day. “Perhaps our new normal will include not going out when ill for work or for play, healing at home, and the ever-important process of hand hygiene and covering our coughs.” The medical community has continually stressed the importance of washing one’s hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or more and covering one’s mouth and nose when coughing, but today, people are more attuned to its message and its impact. It’s also reminded people that whether it’s the common cold or COVID-19, it’s important to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth and to clean and disinfect surfaces frequently. While the strict stay-at-home
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orders have been lifted in Oklahoma, older adults and those with underlying medical conditions still need to be selective in their out-of-the-house activities. “High risk individuals should continue to review recommendations and identify what they can do to remain healthy,” says Lewis. “This may mean being slow to reintroduce into more social settings or extended use of masks and may vary by individual.” Looking ahead, there is concern about a second surge of COVID-19 cases in the fall and the chance of it running alongside the influenza season. “I’m not sure there’s a scenario where we can say that’s not a possibility, because so many of the variables depend on personal choice,” says Shelley Zumwalt, spokesperson for the Oklahoma State Department of Health. “We are at a place where we’ve managed to flatten the curve; what happens from here on out depends on people continuing to follow CDC guidelines.” Lewis says the better our state utilizes healthy habits and practices, the less likely we’ll have that second surge. “Some people look at what our state has done to improve safety and preserve health and think we overreacted,” she says. “Whereas science would say we did not overreact. It is possible that we will see resurgence of this specific coronavirus as the science community continues to push for a vaccine. But many of the healthy habits that were mandated or enforced during the early days of COVID-19 can support continued efforts for our state and our nation to remain healthy.” As everyone navigates the new terrain created by COVID-19, it’s important to stay up-to-date. Zumwalt encourages state citizens and businesses seeking information to call 2-1-1 or visit coronavirus.health. ok.gov. REBECCA FAST
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Doctor profiles by Tracy LeGrand Health boxes by Rebecca Fast
Castle Connolly Top Doctors is a healthcare research company and the official source for Top Doctors for the past 25 years. Castle Connolly’s established nomination survey, research, screening and selection process, under the direction of an MD, involves many hundreds of thousands of physicians as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals and regional and community hospitals all across the nation. The online nominations process – located at www.castleconnolly.com/nominations - is open to all licensed physicians in America who are able to nominate physicians in any medical specialty and in any part of the country, as well as indicate whether the nominated physicians is, in their opinion, among the best in their region in their medical specialty or among the best in the
Now, more than ever, it’s apparent the far-reaching impact physicians have in the world. Their self-sacrifice, dedication and passion for keeping the world healthy continue to inspire. Castle Connolly’s exclusive Top Doctors listing showcases some of those heroes – Oklahoma’s brightest and most innovative physicians. These selections are truly merit-based, with nominations from peers, esteemed health systems and medical centers. From strong research to impeccable technique and a positive influence on others, these physicians are at the top of the game. Categories range from adolescent medicine and endocrinology to pulmonology and urology; for whatever issue you face, there is a Top Doctor to help.
nation in their medical specialty. Once nominated, Castle Connolly’s physicianled team of researchers follow a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels. Careful screening of doctors’ educational and professional experience is essential before final selection is made among those physicians most highly regarded by their peers. The result - we identify the top doctors in America and provide you, the consumer, with detailed information about their education, training and special expertise in our paperback guides, national and regional magazine “Top Doctors” features and online directories. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected and profiled as Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Physicians selected for inclusion in this magazine’s “Top Doctors” feature also appear online at castleconnolly.com, or in conjunction with other Castle Connolly Top Doctors databases online on other sites and/or in print. Castle Connolly was acquired by Everyday
Health Group (EHG), one of the world’s most prominent digital healthcare companies, in late 2018. EHG, a recognized leader in patient and provider education, attracts an engaged audience of over 53 million health consumers and over 780,000 U.S. practicing physicians and clinicians to its premier health and wellness websites. EHG combines social listening data and analytics expertise to deliver highly personalized healthcare consumer content and effective patient engagement solutions. EHG’s vision is to drive better clinical and health outcomes through decision-making informed by highly relevant data and analytics. Healthcare professionals and consumers are empowered with trusted content and services through the Everyday Health Group’s flagship brands including Everyday Health®, What to Expect®, MedPage Today®, Health eCareers®, PRIME® Education and our exclusive partnership with MayoClinic.org® and The Mayo Clinic Diet.® Everyday Health Group is a division of J2 Global Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM), and is headquartered in New York City. JUNE 2020 | WWW.OKMAG.COM
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Adolescent Medicine
AMY B. MIDDLEMAN Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-6208 Sp: Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior-High Risk, Women’s Health, Depression
Allergy & Immunology
JANE T. PURSER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Allergy Clinic of Tulsa, Tulsa 918-307-1613 Sp: Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy
Cardiac Electrophysiology
KAREN J. BECKMAN OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Building, Cardiovascular Institute, OKC 405-271-7001 Sp: Arrhythmias SEAN M. HALLERAN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians, OKC 405-948-4040 Sp: Arrhythmias, Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Atrial Fibrillation SUBHA VARAHAN Oklahoma Heart Hospital, OKC 405608-3800 Sp: Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Cardiovascular Disease
MUHAMMAD ANWAR Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Heart Clinic Central Oklahoma, Norman 405-321-0199 Sp: Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension
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CHARLES F. BETHEA JR. INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians, OKC 405-947-3341
Fred Garfinkel
PULMONOLOGIST OU MEDICINE
Tulsa
After medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine – City University of New York, and a residency that included time at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Fred Garfinkel chose Tulsa as his family’s home after visiting a fellow physician in Oklahoma. Practicing at OU Medical Center and the OU Wayman Tisdale Specialty Health Clinic, Garfinkel’s specialty in pulmonology includes an emphasis on pulmonary disease and critical care. He chose the field after working with nationally known pulmonary physicians on “modeling air flow in the bronchial tubes, developing a test for non-invasive measurement of lung tissue properties and high frequency ventilation,” he says. Garfinkel advocates nutritional management in relation to lung problems and enjoys helping patients handle their pulmonary disease with more than just drug therapy. When it comes to lung health for all, Garfinkel says that there is “an intimate interaction with heart, blood and kidney function.” He is also optimistic about the advancements in his field. These include “advancing non-invasive ventilation techniques for helping manage severe lung diseases,” as well as “new factors in the development of new drugs, particularly combination drugs with different delivery systems for managing disease.” - TL
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DOUGLAS A. HORSTMANSHOF INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Advanced Cardiac Care, OKC 405-713-9900 Sp: Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
SCOTT A. FENGLER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-794-4788 Sp: Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery
RICHARD KACERE Ascension St. John Medical Center, 1923 S. Utica Ave, Tulsa 918-748-7650 Sp: Cardiovascular Imaging, Preventive Cardiology, Congenital Heart DiseaseAdult, Nuclear Cardiology
STUART D. HOFF Ascension St. John Medical Center, OU Physicians, Tulsa 918-634-7500 Sp: Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Anal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders, Laparoscopic Surgery
ALAN M. KANESHIGE Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Congestive Heart Failure, Echocardiography, Cardiac Imaging
Dermatology
THO DINH LE Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Saint Francis Hospital South, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-494-8500 DWIGHT W. REYNOLDS OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Building, OKC 405-271-7001 Sp: Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Arrhythmias MUHAMMAD SALIM Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 405-515-2222 Sp: Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology MICHAEL LEE VILLANO Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 405-515-2222 Sp: Pulmonary Hypertension D. MATT WILKETT Oklahoma State University Medical Center, OSU Cardiovascular Medicine, Tulsa 918-582-7711 Sp: Non-Invasive Cardiology
PAMELA CRAVEN Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma Heart Hospital - South Campus, Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 Sp: Nuclear Cardiology, Heart Disease in Women, Echocardiography, Congestive Heart Failure
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
JEFFREY A. CROOK Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 405-515-2222
Child Neurology
ARCHANA GAUTAM Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 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, Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Replacement, Coronary Artery Disease KATHERINE HAYS Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 405-515-2222
ASTHMA 101
ROBYN LYN COWPERTHWAITE OU Medical Center - Edmond, OU Physicians, Dept. Psychiatry, OKC 405271-5251 Sp: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Substance Abuse DAVID J. SIEGLER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Child Neurology of Tulsa, Tulsa 918-493-3300 Sp: Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, Headache, Neuromuscular Disorders AMY Z. STAUFFER Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-488-0990
Colon & Rectal Surgery GARY D. DUNN OU Medical Center, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-1400 Sp: Colon & Rectal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders
JEFF ALEXANDER Jeff Alexander Dermatology, Tulsa 918494-8333 Sp: Skin Cancer, Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology PAMELA S. ALLEN OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Dermatology, OKC 405-271-6110 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology LYNN A. ANDERSON Ascension St. John Medical Center, Midtown Dermatology, Tulsa 918-7283100 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea TIFFANY BRAZEAL SSM Health Dermatology, OKC 405-2807546 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology DAVID KEITH DUNCAN Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Regional Health System, Norman 405321-3868 SHELBI HAYES SSM Health Dermatology, OKC 405-2807546 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology CHRISTINA G. KENDRICK Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918749-2261 TRACY DEE KUYKENDALL Ascension St. John Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Epiphany Dermatology, Tulsa 918-994-4400 Sp: Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Surgery MARK D. LEHMAN Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918749-2261 Sp: Laser Surgery KELLI ANN LOVELACE Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918749-2261 Sp: Botox Therapy SCOTT WILLIAM MEYERS Dermatology Surgery Center, Tulsa 918293-9966 GEORGE WASHINGTON MONKS Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918749-2261 Sp: Skin Cancer, Psoriasis, Botox Therapy DONALD RICHARD SEIDEL Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918-7492261 Sp: Medical Dermatology, Geriatric Dermatology
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects approximately 25 million people, including six million children under the age of 18. Symptoms include tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. There is no cure for asthma and no singular cause. Genetics, allergies, respiratory infections and the environment may all play a role in the development of asthma. While asthma can be life-threatening, individuals can manage their symptoms through a physicianordered treatment plan and by reducing environmental triggers. Source: American Lung Association - RF
A Rundown of Digestive Diseases
ASHWINI KAMATH VAIDYA Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918749-2261
Diagnostic Radiology
DOUGLAS P. BEALL Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma, Edmond 405601-2325 Sp: Musculoskeletal Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Sports Medicine Radiology ELIZABETH JETT OU Medical Center, OU Breast Institute, OKC 405-271-4514 Sp: Breast Imaging, Mammography, Women’s Health KELLY N. MCDONOUGH OU Medical Center - Edmond, Breast Health Network Edmond, Edmond 405844-2601 Sp: Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer TIMOTHY L. TYTLE Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Radiology Consultants, OKC 405-752-3324 Sp: Interventional Radiology
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism D. ERIK ASPENSON Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension, Thyroid Disorders MARY Z. BAKER OU Medical Center, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, OKC 405-271-1000 Sp: Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Pituitary Disorders, Thyroid Disorders CHRISTIAN S. HANSON Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension DAVID W. HARRIS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-497-3140 Sp: Diabetes
Family Medicine
ANDREA M. ADAMS Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Glenpool 918-291-5200
RYAN M. BIGGERS OU Medical Center, OU Physicians, Mid-Del Family Med, Midwest City 405736-6811 Sp: Sports Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology CLAUDIA E. CEA Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-392-7500 STEPHEN E. CONNERY Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Primary Care, Norman 405329-0121 MARILYN KAY CULP Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-392-7500 SARAH R. ELNESER Hillcrest Hospital South, Utica Park Clinic, Jenks 918-298-2603 SCOTT J. FOWLER Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Premier Family Care, Broken Arrow 918258-9990 RACHEL M. FRANKLIN OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Family Medicine, OKC 405-271-4311 Sp: Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine KYLE B. FRENCH INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Family Care South, OKC 405425-8190 SCOTT ANTHONY GHERE Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-502-7300 JEFFREY DEAN HODGDEN SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group, OKC 405272-5555 CHITRALEKHA KATHURIA Saint Francis Hospital South, Warren Clinic South Family Medicine, Tulsa 918-307-3290 Sp: Adolescent Medicine, Women’s Health CHANDAN D. LAD Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-481-7700 WILLIAM H. NESBIT Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-493-2229 PHILIP R. PALMER INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, Great Plains Family Practice Center, OKC 405-951-2855 Sp: Primary Care Sports Medicine
CYNTHIA L. TAYLOR Norman Regional Hospital, Variety Care, Norman 405-632-6688 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Allergy, Diabetes ELIZABETH WICKERSHAM OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Family Medicine, OKC 405-271-4311
Gastroenterology
SATISH K. ARORA Norman Regional Hospital, GI of Norman, Norman 405-515-2777 Sp: Colon Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Gallbladder Disease JAVID FAZILI OU Medical Center, VA Medical Center Oklahoma City, OU Physicians Specialty Clinic, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, Hepatitis RALPH T. GUILD III OU Medical Center, OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-3445 Sp: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease, Nutrition GARY L. HILLS Saint Francis Hospital South, Adult Gastroenterology Associates, Tulsa 918481-4792 Sp: Liver & Biliary Disease MARKHAM NIGHTENGALE Saint Francis Hospital South, Adult Gastroenterology Associates, Tulsa 918438-7050 Sp: Liver Disease CHINTAN A. PARIKH Norman Regional Hospital, GI of Norman, Norman 405-515-2777 Sp: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Liver Disease HARVEY A. TATUM Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-582-6544 Sp: Crohn’s Disease, Hepatitis C, Liver Disease WILLIAM M. TIERNEY OU Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OU Physicians Specialty Clinic, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Endoscopic Ultrasound, Colon Cancer, Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Geriatric Medicine
INSUNG KIM Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-497-3650 Sp: Alzheimer’s Disease, Osteoporosis
PHOTO COURTESY ALLERGY CLINIC OF TULSA
THOMAS STASKO OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Dermatology, OKC 405-271-6110 Sp: Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery
similar to those of Crohn’s. It impacts the colon’s lining, where sores or ulcers develop. Severe cases may result in the surgical removal of the colon. Inflammatory bowel disease causes stomach pain or discomfort at least three times a month over several months. It affects an estimated 10-15% of the world’s population. Symptoms vary widely and include constipation, diarrhea and bloating. Treatments include avoiding triggers, such as dairy products, alcohol and gas-producing foods. Probiotics, stress reduction, cognitive-behavioral therapy and low-dose antidepressants have been shown to help. Source: mayoclinic.org - TL PHOTO COURTESY ALLERGY CLINIC OF TULSA
Digestive diseases cover a wide spectrum. Diverticulitis involves weak, inflamed spots in the colon with symptoms including fever and abdominal pain. Obesity is a major risk factor. Mild cases are treated with a high-fiber diet. Severe attacks may require surgery. Crohn’s disease commonly affects the connection at the end of the small bowel and the beginning of the colon. It can interrupt and inflame any part of the digestive tract. Causes are unknown, but the most common symptoms are abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, weight loss and fever. Ulcerative colitis has symptoms
Jane Purser
ALLERGIST/IMMUNOLOGIST ALLERGY CLINIC OF TULSA; SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL; ASCENSION SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL
Tulsa
A Colorado native, Jane Purser studied and trained at the University of Colorado, the University of California at Los Angeles – St. Mary Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center. She is board-certified in allergy/clinical immunology. She believes patients need to be well-versed and educated on the medications they take for their conditions, and that treatment should be a true partnership between patient and physician. “Along with desensitizing thousands of patients to the bountiful pollens and molds of this beautiful state, we have also helped protect individuals with life threatening allergies to venoms and to foods,” she says. “It’s exciting to know we can now help protect these severe anaphylaxis patients.” Treating allergy patients means acquiring an in-depth history, along with a physical examination to help solve the puzzle of each person’s needs. A typical day includes working with a wide variety of patients, which drew Purser to this arena of medicine. “This is a very rare specialty that includes board certification in both adult and pediatric allergic diseases,” she says. “Allergy is an inherited disease, and this means that I have the opportunity to care for, often, three generations within a family.” - TL JUNE 2020| WWW.OKMAG.COM
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PETER A. WINN OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Family Medicine, OKC 405-271-4311 Sp: Palliative Care, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia
ROBERT BERNARD COYE MDVIP, Tulsa 918-615-4015
Gynecologic Oncology
LISA FARHOOD Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, Medical Specialists, OKC 405-458-7188
MICHAEL A. GOLD Saint Francis Heart Hospital, Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Pelvic Surgery-Complex ROBERT S. MANNEL OU Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-8707 Sp: Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers, Clinical Trials DARON G. STREET Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918505-3200 Sp: Cervical Cancer
Hand Surgery
STEPHEN W. MIHALSKY OU Medical Center - Edmond, 105 S. Bryant St., Ste. 407, Edmond 405-348-5060 Sp: Trauma, Microsurgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis
Hematology
ALEXANDRA P. IKEGUCHI OU Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-8299 Sp: Melanoma, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer, Sarcoma
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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TIMOTHY W. HOLDER Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southwestern Regional Medical Center, Tulsa 918-286-5000 Sp: Cancer Survivorship, Cancer Palliative Care
Sudhir Khanna
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ALLEN J. HAMAKER Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, 3613 N.W. 56th St., Ste. 140, OKC 405-795-5907 MARTINA J. JELLEY OU Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, OU Physicians, Tulsa 918-619-4400 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health, Hypertension, Diabetes JOHN M. KRODEL Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic, Norman 405-329-0121 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Chronic Illness DEBRA KAYE MADAJ Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-493-2229 THOMAS H. MERRILL Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic, Norman 405-329-0121 Sp: Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine GARY D. RATLIFF Norman Regional Hospital, 500 E. Robinson St., Ste. 2600, Norman 405366-7373
DAVID N. SCHECK Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southwestern Regional Medical Center, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa 918-286-5000 Sp: AIDS/HIV
STEPHEN RALPH TRAVIS OU Medical Center, Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-3445 Sp: Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
SARAH ANDREWS Hillcrest Hospital South, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-392-5600
OKC
JONATHAN A. BRYAN Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Primary Care, Norman 405329-0121
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ANDREW GORDON Ascension St. John Medical Center, Bernsen Medical Plaza, Tulsa 918748-7640
GEORGE TARDIBONO OU Medical Center, OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-3445 Sp: Weight Management, Nutrition & Obesity
NEPHROLOGIST
Sudhir Khanna received his medical degree from S.N. Medical College in Agra, India, and continued with residencies and fellowships in Canada, the United Kingdom and India. He practices with INTEGRIS Health System and Kidney Specialists of Central Oklahoma. His typical day includes working with physicians and physician assistants, helping patients with their kidney treatments and performing kidney transplantations. “Choosing nephrology was serendipity,” says Khanna. “As all residents do, I was doing rotations in different specialties and liked it, and that was the trajectory of my professional life.” Khanna finds great satisfaction in teaching, and in the human interaction of treating patients with chronic problems to help them gain back some of the normalcy they’ve lost. “Nothing can restore lost body function, but we want to increase life quality,” he says. “And with transplantation, life can go back to 75 to 80% of normal.” Khanna is particularly looking forward to the eventual development of wearable or artificial kidneys because “not everyone is able to get a transplant that needs one, and this can help them,” he says. “Other exciting developments include antirejection medications on antibodies that will increase success of transplantation.” - TL
MICHAEL GEBETSBERGER Hillcrest Hospital South, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-392-5600 Sp: Alzheimer’s Disease, Geriatric Medicine
DOUGLAS A. DREVETS OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Infectious Diseases, OKC 405-271-6434 Sp: Infections-CNS, HIV/AIDS
L. RENE BALLARD Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic, Norman 405-329-0121 Sp: Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Women’s Health
INTEGRIS HEALTH SYSTEM; KIDNEY SPECIALISTS OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Infectious Disease
BRENT D. DENNIS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-491-5990
MANUEL J. CALVIN Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-495-2685 Sp: Autoimmune Disease, Arthritis
MICHAEL A. WEISZ OU Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, OU Physicians, Tulsa 918-619-4400 Sp: Headache
Interventional Cardiology
RALPH DOUGLAS ENSLEY Saint Francis Heart Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-494-8500 Sp: Cardiac Catheterization, Endovascular Stent Grafts, Patent Foramen Ovale NAJI E. KARAM SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, 608 N.W. 9th St., Ste. 6100, OKC 405-2728477 Sp: Echocardiography, Ultrasound AGHA K. KHAN Oklahoma Heart Hospital - South Campus, Oklahoma Heart Hospital,
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Nuclear Cardiology FAISAL LATIF SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group, OKC 405-2313737 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Placement WAYNE N. LEIMBACH JR. Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
Maternal & Fetal Medicine
CHARLES P. MIRABILE JR INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, The Perinatal Center, OKC 405-748-4726 Sp: Pregnancy-High Risk JOHN R. STANLEY III Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, The Perinatal Center, OKC 405-748-4726 Sp: Pregnancy-High Risk
Medical Oncology
JESS FRANKLIN ARMOR Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405-751-4343 JANAE MICHELLE CLAPP INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, OKC 405-773-6400 SHERRI S. DURICA Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Regional Oncology, Norman 405-3214644 Sp: Hematologic Malignancies, Clinical Trials BRIAN V. GEISTER INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, OKC 405-773-6400 Sp: Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma MICHAEL JOSEPH KEEFER Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405-751-4343 CARLA D. KURKJIAN Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405-751-4343 Sp: Gastrointestinal Cancer ALI H. MOUSSA Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Leukemia & Lymphoma CRAIG LEE REITZ Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405-751-4343 Sp: Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Breast Cancer GEORGE B. SELBY OU Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Cente, OKC 405-271-8299 Sp: Stem Cell Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Malignancies
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SAGUN SHRESTHA Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southwestern Regional Medical Center, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa 800-788-8485 Sp: Nutrition & Cancer Prevention/Control CHARLES TAYLOR Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Leukemia & Lymphoma, Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies ALEDA TOMA INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, Cancer Specialists of Oklahoma, OKC 405-942-9200 Sp: Breast Cancer
Nephrology
MARY ANN CAMERON Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Nephrology Specialists of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918712-5000 Sp: Kidney Stones BENJAMIN D. COWLEY JR. OU Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OU Physicians Nephrology, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Polycystic Kidney Disease, Transplant MedicineKidney, Transplant Medicine-Pancreas, Kidney Disease-Chronic
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JOSE EL-AMM INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, OKC 405-949-3816 Sp: Transplant Medicine-Kidney
Edward G. Ford
PEDIATRIC SURGEON
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT SAINT FRANCIS; WARREN CLINIC
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For Edward Ford, the biggest reward of being a pediatric surgeon is “seeing kids who may have severe congenital anomalies and tumors progress from a serious problem, having the problem attended to, then following these kids for years and years,” he says. Advances in his field – which he explains as a branch of general surgery – often have to do with minimally invasive techniques. “Most of what we do these days is done laparoscopically or thoracoscopically,” he says. “This is doing surgery through small incisions and using instruments. Recovery is faster and results are as good, or better, than open operations.” In a typical week, Ford conducts hospital rounds before dawn, spends two days a week in outpatient clinic and three days a week in the operating room. His training includes medical school, residencies and family practice at the University of Texas, Houston; fellowship at Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles; and professorships at Tulane University and Texas A&M before coming to the Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis to be closer to family. - TL
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LUKAS HARAGSIM OU Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OU Physicians Nephrology, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease PRANAY KATHURIA OU Medical Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, OU Physicians, Tulsa 918619-4400 Sp: Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Transplant Medicine-Kidney SUDHIR K. KHANNA INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, Kidney Specialists of Central Oklahoma, OKC 405-942-5442 SATISH KUMAR OU Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OU Physicians Nephrology, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension, Kidney Failure
Neurological Surgery
SHON W. COOK Community Hospital - Oklahoma City, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Keyhole Brain & Spine, OKC 405-310-6977 Sp: Neurovascular
Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Surgery IAN F. DUNN OU Medical Center, University of Oklahoma Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-8299 Sp: Brain Tumors, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumors, Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma EMILY FRIEDMAN Northwest Surgical Hospital, Community Hospital - Oklahoma City, Pinnacle Neurocare, OKC 405-395-2633 Sp: Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Surgery CAPLE SPENCE 8121 National Ave., Ste. 210, Midwest City 405-455-3393 Sp: Brain Tumors, Cerebrovascular Disease
Neurology
EDUARDO A. DE SOUSA Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy NeuroScience Institute, Mercy Clinic Neurology - Moore, S.W. 4th St., Moore 405-302-2661 Sp: Electromyography (EMG), Neuromuscular Disorders, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis DAVID LEE GORDON OU Medical Center, OU Physicians - Neurology, OKC 405-271-3635 Sp: Headache, Cerebrovascular Disease RODNEY L. MYERS Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-560-3823 Sp: Parkinson’s Disease, Neuro-Rehabilitation
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MARILYN APPIAH Norman Regional Hospital, Care for Women, Moore 405-793-2229 JOHN MARTIN BEAL Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa OB-GYN Associates, Tulsa 918747-9641 JOHN L. CHERRY Norman Regional Hospital, Care for Women, Moore 405-793-2229 Sp: Women’s Health, Pregnancy GRANT R. COX Ascension St. John Medical Center, Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, OB-GYN Specialists of Tulsa, Tulsa 918-712-8700 Sp: Infertility, Gynecologic Surgery, Miscarriage-Recurrent KIMBERLY J. FLETCHER INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, 2900 S. Telephone Rd., Ste. 200, Moore 405-425-8163 JULIE HANSEN INTEGRIS Health Edmond, INTEGRIS Women’s Health, Edmond 405-6573952 Sp: Uterine Fibroids, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Laparoscopic Surgery
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MARK HARMAN Hillcrest Medical Center, OU Physicians Women’s Healthcare Specialists, Tulsa 918-619-4200 Sp: PregnancyHigh Risk KATHLEEN HEFFRON Hillcrest Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Women’s Health Group, Tulsa 918-293-6200 Sp: Gynecology Only LAUREL M. JORDAN Norman Regional Hospital, Care for Women, Moore 405-793-2229 DAPHNE L. LASHBROOK Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Women’s Healthcare of Norman, Norman 405-360-1264 Sp: Hormonal Disorders, Robotic Hysterectomy HODA MAAROUF INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS, OKC 405-946-4735 ANDREA J. MILLER INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Family Care South, Moore 405-425-8162 SUMEETA NANDA INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS, OKC 405-946-4735 LYDIA D. NIGHTINGALE Variety Care - OB/GYN, OKC 405-6326688 Sp: Gynecology Only ARTHUR COLE NILSON Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Saint Francis Hospital South, Tulsa Women’s Health Care, Tulsa 918-299-5151 Sp: Laparoscopic Surgery LESLIE JUNE OLLAR-SHOEMAKE Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Women’s Healthcare of Norman, Norman 405-360-1264 MUKESH T. PAREKH Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Northwest Obstetrics & Gynecology, OKC 405-9436288 Sp: Pregnancy-High Risk, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Robotic Surgery LISA RENEE WATERMAN Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Women’s Healthcare of Norman, Norman 405-360-1264
Ophthalmology
RAY M. BALYEAT Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Eye Institute, Tulsa 918-749-2220 Sp: Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Disorders, Retinal Detachment JOHN M. BELL OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery
Arthritis, which refers to joint pain or joint disease, affects more than 50 million adults in the U.S. While there are many types of arthritis, typical warning signs include swollen, painful and/or stiff joints and decreased range of motion. Risk factors for arthritis include family history, age, sex, previous joint injury and obesity. Osteoarthritis, the most common type, occurs when the protective cartilage that covers the ends of bones wears away, causing bone to rub against bone. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the joint, causing it to become inflamed and swollen – eventually destroying cartilage and bone within the joint. Psoriatic arthritis affects those who suffer from psoriasis, a chronic disease characterized by red patches of skin with scales that can be itchy and painful. Source: mayoclinic.org -RF
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CYNTHIA BRADFORD OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma REAGAN BRADFORD JR. OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1092 Sp: Retina/ Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Disorders TODD A. BROCKMAN Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Eye Institute, Tulsa 918-742-5513 Sp: Cataract Surgery GARY T. DENSLOW Pediatric Eye Associates & Family Eye Care, Tulsa 918-949-9898 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus LAYNE E. GOETZINGER OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery MARC A. GOLDBERG Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Eye Institute, Tulsa 918-584-4433 Sp: Corneal Disease & Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Eye Infections, Glaucoma DAVID W. JACKSON OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery
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John Frame has participated in the advancement of breast cancer treatment since medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, general surgery residency at University of Oklahoma, and research at Duke University. He began his general surgery practice in Tulsa in 1984, at a time when breast cancer usually required a mastectomy. “Over the years, more and more can have breasts saved, and more often, we’re able to combine reconstruction with other surgery,” he says. “Chemotherapy is better and tailored to specific cancers. Also, radiation technique and technology have improved dramatically. Overall, prognosis has much improved, even for more aggressive and advanced cancers.” Frame specializes in breast cancer surgery. Early in his career, he realized his passion “was to shepherd women through a very emotional time,” he says. “The majority of women with breast cancer today are cured – contrary to what they believe when diagnosed. I’m part of the team to encourage and guide them to the final results, which, most of the time, is a happy ending.” - TL
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TAMMY L. YANOVITCH OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1094 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Amblyopia, Glaucoma-Pediatric
Orthopaedic Surgery
SHEILA ALGAN OU Medical Center, OU Medicine, OKC 405-271-2663 Sp: Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery JAMES L. BOND Norman Regional Hospital, HealthPlex Hospital, Ortho Central, Norman 405360-6764 Sp: Hip & Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine BRADFORD BOONE Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918494-2665 Sp: Sports Medicine, Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
CHARLES B. PASQUE OU Medical Center, OU Physicians, OKC 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, OKC 405-552-5764 Sp: Joint Replacement, Reconstructive Surgery, Arthritis TIMOTHY A. PUCKETT OU Medical Center, OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-2663 Sp: Spinal Surgery GHAZI M. RAYAN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, OU Medical Center, INTEGRIS Hand and Microsurgery Clinic, OKC 405-945-4888 Sp: Microsurgery, Hand Surgery DAVID C. TEAGUE OU Medical Center, OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-2663 Sp: Trauma, FracturesComplex, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures THOMAS K. TKACH McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital, McBride Clinic, OKC 405-230-9270 Sp: Joint Reconstruction
BRIAN A. CHALKIN Hillcrest Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Orthopaedic Center, Tulsa 918-582-6800 Sp: Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery
ANNIE MOREAU OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-6060 Sp: Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery
ARTHUR CONLEY Direct Orthopedic Care, OKC 405703-7300 Sp: Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Osteoarthritis
REBECCA K. MORGAN OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1793 Sp: Low Vision
CHAD E. CRAWLEY Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-579-2300
ANIL D. PATEL OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1091 Sp: NeuroOphthalmology
SCOTT M. DE LA GARZA SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group, OKC 405-552-5764 Sp: Spinal Surgery
BLAKE L. ANDERSON Hillcrest Hospital South, Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918459-8824 Sp: Ear Disorders, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery
CHARLES H. FUNDERBURK JR. McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital, McBride Clinic, OKC 405-230-9270 Sp: Hand Surgery
WAYNE E. BERRYHILL Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Norman 405-364-2666 Sp: Neuro-Otology
BRYAN J. HAWKINS Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918494-2665 Sp: Foot & Ankle Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine
JEFFREY ALFON BUYTEN Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Norman 405-364-2666
STEVEN R. SARKISIAN JR. Oklahoma Eye Surgeons, OKC 405-9434413 Sp: Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
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MARK J. WEISS Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Eye Institute, Tulsa 918-742-2428 Sp: Glaucoma
ANDREW B. PARKINSON Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Orthopaedic Spine Associates, OKC 405-463-3370 Sp: Spinal Surgery, Spinal Deformity, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Microsurgery
MAHMOUD KHAIMI OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1093 Sp: Glaucoma
JAMES M. RICHARD INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Children’s Eye Care, OKC 405-751-2020 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, Eye Muscle Disorders
John Frame
DEANA S. WATTS OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery
R. MICHAEL SIATKOWSKI OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1094 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus RHEA L. SIATKOWSKI OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1095 Sp: Cornea Transplant, Trauma GREGORY L. SKUTA OU Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1093 Sp: Glaucoma DEENA A. SYLVESTER Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Sylvester Eye Care & Aesthetics, OKC 405-607-8948 Sp: Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Botox Therapy
RANDALL L. HENDRICKS Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918-494-2665 Sp: Spinal Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery THOMAS P. LEHMAN OU Medical Center, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-2663 Sp: Trauma, Hand Surgery YOGESH MITTAL Hillcrest Medical Center, The Orthopaedic Center, Tulsa 918-582-6800 Sp: Hip & Knee Replacement, Robotic Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Hip
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CARLAN K. YATES McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital, McBride Clinic, OKC 405-230-9270 Sp: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Elbow Surgery
Otolaryngology
KEITH F. CLARK SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group- ENT, OKC 405-272-6027 Sp: Airway Reconstruction, Voice Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders-Botox Therapy, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery SHANNON KYLE KANEASTER Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, OKC 405-604-4475 Sp: Allergy, Sinus Disorders, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Sinus Surgery-Revision JEREMY A. MOORE Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Norman 405-364-2666
A basic first aid kit should include the following: • Disposable gloves • Ace bandages • Gauze • Adhesive tape roll • Hand sanitizer • Antibiotic ointment • Hydrogen peroxide to wash • Aspirin and disinfect wounds • Band-aids in assorted sizes • Needle and thread • Cold pack • Plastic bags • Cotton swabs • Safety pins • Sanitary napkins • Scissors and tweezers • Splinting materials • Thermometer For a complete list of items, visit redcross.org. -RF
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When is Heartburn Something More?
Many people suffer from occasional heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid irritating the esophagus. However, frequent heartburn can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Additional symptoms of GERD include difficulty swallowing, regurgitation of food or sour liquid and/or the sensation of a lump in your throat. While GERD can often be controlled by diet and/or over-the-counter medications, some people may need a prescribed medication or surgery to relieve symptoms. Source: mayoclinic.org -RF CHRISTOPHER A. PASKOWSKI Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Norman 405-364-2666 Sp: Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
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Gary Ratliff chose the specialty of internal medicine out of a passion to share preventative medicine with patients and help them maintain overall health. He’s excited about new techniques and research, including ways to monitor blood sugar without a finger stick drawing blood. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine with a residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Medicine, Ratliff practices at Norman Regional Hospital. A typical day means near constant interaction with patients, which he finds incredibly rewarding. “I had a young, late 30s patient with shortness of breath and found, unexpectedly, that anemia, not a lung issue like asthma, was causing the issue; further workup showed colon cancer,” he says. “Thankfully, we got it early, and he got a chance to get cancer-free. “Times like that are special when it’s a success story – an early diagnosis, as that is not always the case. It’s why I love the teaching part of what I do, educating patients so they understand why certain things are recommended. If they understand, they’re more likely to change.” - TL
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STEVEN V. RICHARDS Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, OKC 405-755-1930 JOSE SANCLEMENT OU Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-7559 Sp: Microvascular Surgery RICKY L. VISOR Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, OKC 405-755-6475 DAVID W. WHITE SR. Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Eastern Oklahoma ENT, Tulsa 918-492-3636 Sp: Otology, Neuro-Otology, Hearing & Balance Disorders
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
IVAN WAYNE Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, OKC 405-748-5950 Sp: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology
Pain Medicine
C. SCOTT ANTHONY Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Pain Management of Tulsa, Tulsa 918-447-9300 Sp: Pain-Interventional Techniques, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Pain-MusculoskeletalSpine & Neck, Pain-Spine RITA M. HANCOCK Norman Regional Hospital, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, OKC 405-759-2663 Sp: Pain Management, Pain-Musculoskeletal DARRYL D. ROBINSON Community Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sports Science & Orthopaedics, OKC 405-703-4950 Sp: Pain Management, Pain-Spine, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Electrodiagnosis ATUL A. WALIA INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Pain Management, OKC 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, Tulsa 918-447-9300 Sp: Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Musculoskeletal-Spine & Neck, Pain-Spine, Spinal Cord Stimulation
Pathology
KAR-MING A. FUNG OU Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OU Medical Center, OKC 405-271-5653 Sp: Neuro-Pathology
Pediatric Cardiology
EDWARD D. OVERHOLT Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-2715530 Sp: Arrhythmias, Interventional Cardiology, Congenital Heart Disease
Pediatric Endocrinology LAURA J. CHALMERS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, Tulsa 918-6194803 Sp: Sexual Differentiation Disorders, Growth/Development Disorders, Obesity, Weight Management
SOWMYA KRISHNAN OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-3303 Sp: Diabetes, Metabolic Bone Disorders, Obesity
Pediatric Gastroenterology
MUHAMMAD ADNAN ALTAF Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405271-6549 Sp: Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders, Eosinophilic Esophagitis MARILYN I. STEELE Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Hospital, OKC 405-271-6549
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
ASHLEY BAKER Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-4412 Sp: Cancer Survivorship, Sickle Cell Disease RENE Y. MCNALL-KNAPP Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-4412 Sp: Brain Tumors, Neuro-Oncology WILLIAM H. MEYER Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-4412 Sp: Sarcoma, Pediatric Cancers
Pediatric Urology
BRADLEY KROPP INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, OKC Kids Urology, OKC 405-2860755 Sp: Neurogenic Bladder, Bladder Exstrophy, Bladder Reconstruction OREN F. MILLER Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918-7498765 Sp: Voiding Dysfunction
Pediatrics
LAMIAA HASSAN ALI OU Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, OU Physicians, Tulsa 918-619-4400 REBA A. BEARD Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Regional Health System, Moore 405912-3100 TERENCE LEONARD CAREY Ascension St. John Medical Center, The Carey Clinic, Tulsa 918-481-8100 Sp: Allergy, Asthma, Pulmonary Disease KIMBERLY EDGMON Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Village Center Pediatrics, Edmond 405726-8000 JAMES E. FIELDS Norman Regional Hospital, OU Medical Center, Premiere Pediatrics, Norman 405-364-6432 Sp: Preventive Medicine JUSTIN E. FIELDS Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic Primary Care, Norman 405329-0121 EILEEN M. FOX Norman Regional Hospital, OU Medical Center, Premiere Pediatrics, Norman 405-364-6432 Sp: Developmental Disorders RICHARD A. GORDON Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-493-2229 CASEY HESTER Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, The Children’s Hospital, OKC 405271-6827 NANCY R. INHOFE OU Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, OU Physicians, Tulsa 918-619-4400 Sp: Asthma
LAURA ROOMS Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-4412
DONNA JACKSON Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Pediatric Associates, Norman 405321-5114
Pediatric Pulmonology
ADRIENNE E. KESINGER INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Family Care South, OKC 405-425-8150 Sp: Newborn Care, Preventive Medicine
NIGHAT F. MEHDI Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, The Children’s Hospital - OU Medicine, OKC 405-271-2234
JOSEPH N. WALTER Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-502-2000
Pediatric Surgery
EDWARD G. FORD Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-494-9450 Sp: Critical Care
TAMMY R. MASCHINO Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Village Center Pediatrics, Edmond 405726-8000 JULIE M. MORROW SSM Health Medical Group, OKC 405-272-7337
JILL S. WARREN OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-6827 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Vaccines VICTOR T. WILSON HealthPlex Hospital, Caring Pediatrics, Norman 405-360-7337 Sp: ADD/ADHD, Asthma, Allergy
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
JONATHAN STONE Community Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine, OKC 405-601-5899 Sp: PainInterventional Techniques
Plastic Surgery
PAUL R. CALLEGARI Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Hillcrest Hospital South, 6585 S. Yale Ave., Ste. 1050, Tulsa 918-494-8200 Sp: Body Contouring after Weight Loss, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast, Hand Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery CHRISTIAN EL AMM OU Medical Center, OU Physicians – Plastic Surgery, OKC 405-271-4864 Sp: Craniofacial Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery JUSTIN MICHAEL JONES INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, Jones Plastic Surgery, OKC 405-848-3459 Sp: Cosmetic Surgery-Body, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Dermatologic Injectables & Fillers
KIRAN PRABHU INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, OKC 405-552-0490 Sp: Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) J. SPENCER THOMPSON OU Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-3016 Sp: Gynecologic Cancers, Pediatric Cancers, Palliative Care
Reproductive Endocrinology/ Infertility
HEATHER R. BURKS OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Reproductive Medicine, OKC 405-2711616 Sp: Infertility-IVF, Ovarian Failure, Menstrual Disorders LATASHA B. CRAIG OU Medical Center, OU PhysiciansReproductive Medicine, OKC 405-2711616 Sp: Miscarriage-Recurrent, Ovarian Failure, Menstrual Disorders, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome KARL R. HANSEN OU Medical Center, OU PhysiciansReproductive Medicine, OKC 405-2711616 Sp: Infertility-IVF, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis ROBERT A. WILD OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Women’s Health, OKC 405-271-5239 Sp: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
ARCHIBALD S. MILLER III Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa Plastic Surgery, Tulsa 918-492-2282 Sp: Breast Reconstruction & Augmentation, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Body, Facial Rejuvenation
Rheumatology
KAMAL T. SAWAN Sawan Surgical Aesthetics, Edmond 405-285-7660 Sp: Body Contouring after Weight Loss
TIMOTHY L. HUETTNER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Rheumatology Associates, Tulsa 918-491-9007 Sp: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus/SLE
Psychiatry
PHEBE M. TUCKER OU Medical Center, OU Physicians, Dept. Psychiatry, OKC 405-271-5251 Sp: Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder JILL K. WARNOCK OU Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa, Tulsa 918588-1900 Sp: Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Sexual Dysfunction, Stress Management, Geriatric Psychiatry
Pulmonary Disease
AJAY R. BEDEKAR Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-579-3270 JENNIFER BIERACH Hillcrest Medical Center, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-382-2560 FRED GARFINKEL OU Medical Center, OU Wayman Tisdale Specialty Health Clinic, Tulsa 918619-8700 Sp: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Asthma DANIEL A. NADER Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southwestern Regional Medical Center, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa 800-788-8485 Sp: Lung Cancer, Interventional Pulmonology
Radiation Oncology
OZER ALGAN OU Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-3016 Sp: Brain Tumors, Genitourinary Cancer, Breast Cancer, Sarcoma JOHN HAN-CHIH CHANG INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, Oklahoma Proton Center, OKC 405-773-6721 Sp: Proton Beam Therapy, Pediatric Cancers, Head & Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer TERENCE S. HERMAN OU Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-3016 Sp: Breast Cancer, Sarcoma, Brain Tumors M. CONNIE NGUYEN Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Stereotactic Radiosurgery
ELIZA CHAKRAVARTY OU Medical Center, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OKC 405-2717805 Sp: Lupus/SLE in Pregnancy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Connective Tissue Disorders
MICHAEL A. MALLOY Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-495-2685 Sp: Autoimmune Disease IRA N. TARGOFF OU Medical Center, VA Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OU Physicians Rheumatology, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Arthritis AIKATERINI (KATHERINE) THANOU Rheumatic Diseases Clinic of Oklahoma, OKC 405-606-8070 Sp: Autoimmune Disease, Lupus/SLE
Sports Medicine
BRIAN R. COLEMAN OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Family Medicine, OKC 405-271-4311 SEETHAL R. MADHAVARAPU Norman Regional Hospital, SSM Health Medical Group, Norman 405-360-6764
Surgery
JOSEPH CARLO BUENDIA Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, Mercy Clinic General Surgery, OKC 405-7494231 Sp: Abdominal Wall Reconstruction WILLIAM C. DOOLEY OU Medical Center, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, OU Physicians Building, OKC 405-271-7867 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, Tulsa 918-3927950 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery ALAN B. HOLLINGSWORTH Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, 4401 McAuley Blvd., Ste. 1100, OKC 405-9365455 Sp: Breast Cancer Genetics, Breast Cancer Risk Assessment CHRISTOPHER W. LENTZ INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, INTEGRIS Paul Silverstein Burn Center, OKC 405-951-8042 Sp: Burn Care, Reconstructive Surgery, Critical Care, Wound Care DENISE L. RABLE Lakeside Women’s Hospital - Oklahoma City, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma, INTEGRIS
Medical Group, OKC 405-552-0400 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease LANETTE F. SMITH Ascension St. John Medical Center, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918-585-5658 Sp: Breast Surgery SARA SUTHERS Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City, INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, Mercy Clinic, Breast Surgery, OKC 405749-7023 Sp: Breast Surgery
Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
R. MARK BODENHAMER Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma Heart Hospital - South Campus, Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 HAROLD MACDONALD BURKHART Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, OU Medical Center, OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-4631 Sp: Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery JOHN CHAFFIN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians, OKC 405-951-4345 Sp: Transplant-Heart, Transplant-Lung, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) SCOTT K. LUCAS SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, 608 N.W. 9th St., Ste. 2110, OKC 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, Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 Sp: Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Coronary Artery Surgery
Urology
ROBERT BRUCE Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918749-8765 Sp: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Kidney Stones MICHAEL S. COOKSON OU Medical Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-4088 Sp: Urologic Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer DANIEL J. CULKIN OU Medical Center, OU Physicians Urology, OKC 405-271-8156 Sp: Urologic Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Incontinence-Urinary, Reconstructive Surgery EDWARD S. DAKIL Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Urology Associates, Norman 405-3609966 Sp: Urology-Female, Vasectomy, Erectile Dysfunction, Kidney Stones PAUL GUY HAGOOD Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-579-3130 SCOTT E. LITWILLER Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918749-8765 Sp: Urogynecology, Pelvic Reconstruction, Incontinence CLIFTON WHITESELL Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Urology Associates, Norman 405-3609966 Sp: Urogynecology, Incontinence
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
THOMAS E. WILEY III Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Radiology Consultants of Tulsa, Tulsa 918-494-1655 Sp: Peripheral Vascular Disease, Thrombolytic Therapy, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
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A typical day for Ian Dunn starts well before sunrise as he handles surgeries, clinic visits, a research lab and the training of residents in his specialty, neurosurgery. Dunn, who grew up in central Missouri, studied at Harvard Medical School with residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He received subspecialty training in skull base neurosurgery, which he describes as “attacking difficult-to-reach tumors.” After tenures at institutions and building a complex practice, Dunn joined OU Physicians in November of 2018 as a professor and the chair of the department of neurosurgery. “We have a wonderful team that can serve any patient in the state at a very high level,” he says. Dunn is excited about the breakthroughs happening in neuroscience, and with brain tumors specifically. “There are revolutionary changes occurring in our understanding of what drives brain tumors, and how that can be translated to treatment options; improvements in imaging neurosurgical problems; the introduction of artificial intelligence to interpreting data; and of course, the rapid introduction of telemedicine.” - TL JUNE 2020| WWW.OKMAG.COM
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SIGHTS AROUND THE REGION By Kimberly Burk and Mary Willa Allen
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All signs HIGHLIGHTS ALONG point to THE MOTHER ROAD One of Oklahoma’s crown jewels is its stretch of Route 66, and there vacations are plenty of pitstops to visit as you cruise. The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton offers a personal closer to journey through the history of the nation’s revered highway. Experience the Dust Bowl as thousands streamed along the road, away home this from drought and despair and toward the “land of promise.” Lucille’s Service Station near Hydro is one of only two uppersummer. story, out-thrust porch-style stations left on Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66. The station is no longer in operation, but visitors are Oklahoma welcome to stop for a photo. Lucille’s Roadhouse in Weatherford and its was inspired by the service station. and gas station in Arcadia is marked by a giant neighboring neonPopssignrestaurant in the shape of a soda bottle. The glass walls are decorated with bottles of soda in hundreds of delicious and colorful flavors. states Right down the road from Pops, the Arcadia Round Barn was built by a farmer in 1898 and restored in the 1980s as a museum and offer scenic event venue. The ceiling of the loft is an architectural gem. The Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum in Warwick is housed in a beauty, restored 1924 gas station. The gift shop features vintage toys in their original packaging. culture, Will Rogers is memorialized in Claremore, on the hilltop acreage he and his wife had purchased for an eventual retirement home. history The Will Rogers Memorial Museum houses the world’s largest collection of his memorabilia and his entire collection of writings. and even The Blue Whale in Catoosa was built by a zoologist as a family some quirky gathering spot. It’s now open to the public, and a wooden walkway takes visitors through the belly of the 80-foot concrete whale that attractions rests on the edge of a pond. - KB just a few mini-van hours away. We explore some high points in Arkansas, Missouri, Texas and Kansas, as well as gems Perhaps you’re on a budget or don’t feel like TOURISM out of state. Not to worry – there are a along Route IN YOUR traveling bevy of ways to rediscover Oklahoma’s two main ... and boost the local economy in the 66 and some OWN metros meantime. the last time you spent an afternoon tourist TOWN at aConsider museum or art gallery. Tulsa offers a variety spots to hit of choices – from the sprawling florals of the Philbrook gardens to the stunning art of the American West housed at Gilcrease Museum. Support smaller creright here ative spaces like Living Arts, ahha Tulsa and 108 Contemporary. In Oklahoma City, browse one of many eclectic exhibitions at the OKC Museum of Art, or at home.
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Road trips are made easy with a variety of stops on Route 66. Photo courtesy Lori Duckworth/ Oklahoma Tourism
VIRTUAL TRAVEL
On-the-water activities abound at Lake Eufala. Photo courtesy Lake Eufaula Association
Tourist attractions across the state and nation are scheduled to reopen this summer, with many embracing enhanced hygiene protocol and social distancing guidelines. But if you are feeling hesitant about a summer 2020 road trip, check out what the magic of technology can offer the armchair traveler. Go to the Grand Canyon National Park website, for example, and scroll down to “video series.” The eight-episode “Grand Canyon in Depth” is a feast for the eyes and the ears, and there’s lots to learn on these virtual tours. Episode 4, “Night Sky,” opens with astronomer Tyler Nordgren sitting beside a campfire, playing soothing music on his acoustic guitar and talking about the stars as they appear in the skies above the canyon. Much of the Smithsonian’s collection is online, and the website invites visitors to take virtual tours of everything from art to zoology. The Oklahoma Museums Association website offers an extensive and growing list of member museums with virtual tours and online programming, including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Philbrook and Gilcrease. And you can do an online search by adding the words “virtual tour” to just about any world-class attraction – from Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China to the Louvre and the Empire State Building – and something delightful will pop up. Nature lovers can check out the ape cam on the San Diego Zoo website, or virtual dives from National Marine Sanctuaries at noaa.gov. - KB channel your inner cattleman at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Smaller – but no less remarkable – highlights include DNA Galleries, JRB Art at the Elms and Paseo Gallery One. Ensure the galleries are open for visitors before making the trek. June is a big month for warm weather sports. Barring any pandemic cancellations, Tulsa offers Drillers’ baseball and OKC welcomes Dodgers’ baseball and OKC Energy soccer. Visit milb.com and energyfc.com for tickets and times. The duo of cities has several distinct districts to amble down for shopping, entertainment and great eats. Not sure where to start? For a breakdown, check out the in-depth feature we did in the April issue of Oklahoma Magazine. Search out new breweries and watering holes popping up in your area. Peruse, sample and enjoy a wide selection of locally made goodies at these indoor and outdoor hang-outs. Lastly, stop by some ‘tourist traps’ your city is known for, perhaps ones that you haven’t visited in awhile ... or ever. In Tulsa, those include the Woody Guthrie Center; the Center of the Universe; Tulsa Botanic Gardens; Guthrie Green and the Tulsa Zoo. In OKC, try Myriad Botanical Gardens; the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum; the Oklahoma History Center; and the OKC Zoo. Who knows – maybe you’ll learn something new about this great state along the way. -MWA
LAKE LIVING
Traveling doesn’t necessarily mean leaving your state. Visit gems in your own backyard, including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Photo courtesy OKCMOA
One of Oklahoma’s largest draws in the summer months? The ample lakes on which to spend your days. Here’s a short breakdown. Broken Bow Lake – Located on Mountain Fork River in McCurtain County, Broken Bow Lake is known for its clear water, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and river rafting. Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees – Perhaps Oklahoma’s crown jewel, Grand Lake is nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks Mountains in Grove. Enjoy over 1,300 miles of shoreline and ample resorts and restaurants. Lake Eufaula – Southeastern Oklahoma’s hottest summer destination boasts 600 miles of shoreline. Boat, ski and wakeboard rentals abound. Lake Texoma – Situated on the Red River on the border of Texas and Oklahoma, Lake Texoma offers just about everything for the warm weather lover: resorts, cabin rentals, cruises, camping, hiking and biking. Lake Thunderbird – With two beaches, plenty of RV sites and a great deal of water activities, this gem in Norman is ideal for summer fun. Skiatook Lake – This reservoir just 18 miles from Tulsa is a hotbed for fishing fanatics; potential catches include largemouth bass, walleye, black and white crappie and channel catfish. Tenkiller Ferry Lake – Created by the damming of the Illinois River, Tenkiller in Cherokee and Sequoyah counties offers scuba diving, floats, hiking, fishing and boating. - MWA JUNE 2020 | WWW.OKMAG.COM
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The Old Mill in Little Rock is a picturesque spot to visit. All photos courtesy Arkansas Parks and Tourism
Crater of Diamonds, Murfreesboro Search for diamonds in their original volcanic source at this destination just an hour and a half northeast of Little Rock. Any rock or mineral you discover is yours to keep; finds include amethyst, garnet, jasper, agate and quartz.
The Little Rock skyline offers a variety of architectural highlights.
The University of Arkansas provides a stunning backdrop for Fayetteville.
Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic and Comedy, Hot Springs After a young Maxwell Blade discovered magic, he borrowed every library book he could find. After high school, he toured with rock bands, and in 1991, he merged music and magic. His multilayered symphony of music, comedy and illusions mesmerizes audiences at the Malco Theatre.
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Little Rock
Situated on the Arkansas River banks, Little Rock’s downtown is anchored by the Robinson Center Performance Hall and the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Center and Park. Downtown encompasses the River Market District with its live music, art galleries, public sculptures and the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. The nature center focuses on the state’s fish and wildlife resources; water turtles, butterflies and migrating pelicans are common sights. A portion of the Arkansas River Trail crosses the site. Also in the River Market District is the Museum of Discovery, designed to fuel a passion for science, technology, engineering, art and math. For the more curious kids, the Amazing You gallery teaches all about guts, bones, skin and blood. Enjoy finishing at Lake Fayetteville.
Fayetteville
Surrounded by mountains, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas – but it’s much more than just a college town. The eclectic community offers live music, diverse dining and boutique shopping. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks features 12 themed areas that teach visitors about gardening in northwest Arkansas and provides inspiration for at-home horticulture.
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The Butterfly Garden is a certified Monarch Waystation. Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park commemorates the Battle of Prairie Grove, where, on Dec. 7, 1862, Confederate and Union forces clashed in a fierce day of fighting with 2,700 casualties. The museum has artifacts recovered from the battle.
Wichita
Stunning architecture awaits in Wichita. Photo courtesy Kansas Tourism
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The Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita is home to 3,000 animals. Photo by Ryan Donnell
World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things, Lucas Erika Nelson, creator of this creatively named collection, travels the country photographing giant things – such as the world’s largest ketchup bottle. She then creates miniature replicas. Kitschy and entertaining, it’s a great pitstop and item to check off your bucket list.
The Exploration Place in Wichita offers a variety of activities for children and adults alike. Photo courtesy Kansas Tourism
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Massachusetts Street is the heart of Lawrence. Photo courtesy Kansas Tourism
Lawrence
Photography is encouraged at Grinter’s Sunflower Farm. The peak time for the flowers usually is late August or early September. Massachusetts Street, the main road through downtown Lawrence, was named by the town’s founders, most of whom were from Massachusetts. It’s the focal point of uniquely Lawrence dining, shopping, entertainment and a fiery pre-Civil War history. The Spencer Museum of Art spans the history of European and American art from ancient to contemporary. Other highlights include Japanese Edoperiod painting and prints, along with 20th-century Chinese painting.
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Started as a trading post on the banks of the Arkansas River, Wichita owes its growth to the aviation, cattle, grain and oil industries. Aviation companies Cessna and Learjet got their starts here, earning the region the nickname “Air Capital of the World.” The Sedgwick County Zoo is home to 3,000 animals of nearly 400 species. Exhibits are designed so guests are immersed in the animal’s world for an empathetic and thrilling learning experience. The zoo is known for its breeding of rare and endangered species. At the Museum of World Treasures, explore the bones of long-lost creatures, marvel at civilizations and enter the battlefields of the world wars. Located in the downtown Museums on the River district, Exploration Place features a dome theater, a planetarium, an exploration park and outdoor venues such as a wetlands habitat.
The Grinter Sunflower Farms in Lawrence offers a uniquely picturesque pitstop. Photo courtesy Kansas Tourism
Coronado Heights, Smoky View Coronado Heights is a hill northwest of Lindsborg, where it is believed Francisco Vasquez de Coronado viewed the prairie from 300 feet above the valley floor. Chain mail from Spanish armor was found in the area in 1915. Native Dakota sandstone was used to build a castle and picnic areas in 1936 as a project of the Works Progress Administration. JUNE 2020 | WWW.OKMAG.COM
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MISSOURI her Must-S Ot ee s:
Photo courtesy Missouri Division of Tourism
Devil’s Icebox, Columbia In the middle of the Rock Bridge Memorial State Park just south of Columbia, the Devil’s Icebox is an aboveand below-ground landscape connected by wooden bridges and pathways. It stays 56 degrees all year long.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Camdenton Sitting on a bluff in the Ha Ha Tonka State Park are the ruins of a mansion. Businessman Robert Snyder, who wanted to build a European-style castle in his beloved Missouri, began work in 1905; in 1906, he was killed in one of Missouri’s first car accidents. His sons completed the castle in 1920. The building was a hotel and lodge until 1942, when it was destroyed by fire.
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Silver Dollar City is the place to visit for thrilling rides and family fun. Photo by Mike Williams courtesy Missouri Division of Tourism
Springfield
Fantastic Caverns was discovered in 1862 by a farmer’s dog, which crawled through a small entrance in a hillside. Five years later, 12 women answering a newspaper ad seeking explorers ventured inside. Tours are in Jeep-drawn trams. The Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium features taxidermied animals displayed in dioramas. The 1.5-million-gallon aquarium showcases 35,000 fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is the site of the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River. The Southern victory on Aug. 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri.
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Springfield’s History Museum on the Square offers both temporary and permanent exhibits. Photo courtesy Missouri Division of Tourism
Big Cedar Lodge offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of Branson. Photo courtesy Missouri Division of Tourism
Branson
Before Branson was worldfamous for music shows, it was known for the novel The Shepherd of the Hills, written in 1907 and inspired by the people of the Ozark Mountains. The story is shared in Branson as an outdoor theater production. The city’s shows cover just about every genre of music, but shopping and outdoor recreation also draw millions of visitors every year. Big Cedar Lodge is an award-winning resort with world-class restaurants, a spa and an activity center. Silver Dollar City, a theme park built on top of a cave, offers screaminducing roller coaster rides, live entertainment and a look back into the 19th-century culture of the region, with wood carvers, potters, glassblowers, candy makers and a blacksmith demonstrating their skills. At Christmas time, the park is illuminated with more than 6.5 million lights. Branson’s outdoor activities are vast and include hiking, horseback riding, water skiing, boating, parasailing, fishing, ziplining, golf and chartered helicopter rides.
Texas’ capital city is a hotbed of round-theclock fun. Photo courtesy Travel Texas
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From free activities with the kids to a night out on the town, Dallas has everything, from classics such as the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to new experiences in the Design District. The 66-acre Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is home to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. The garden features 17 indoor and outdoor galleries, 150 interactive science games, the Incredible Edible Garden and water features throughout. The Omni Outlook offers a trip around the globe. The goal of the Sixth Floor Museum is to recount, as accurately as possible, the history of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and identify the major areas of controversy as well as recent developments. - KB
Visit the Dallas Arboretum for gorgeous wildlife and stunning views. Photo courtesy Dallas Arboretum
The Hamilton Pool Preserve, Dripping Springs The Hamilton is a unique natural area with a 50-foot waterfall and collapsed grotto. Lush wildlife and natural shelter attracted the first inhabitants more than 8,000 years ago.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza houses information on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Photo courtesy The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Photo courtesy Travel Texas
Tourists can’t miss the iconic Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo. Photo courtesy Travel Texas
Amarillo
At the Cadillac Ranch, 10 Cadillacs are half-buried in a field, facing west. Spray-painted graffiti is encouraged. Twenty-five miles from downtown Amarillo is Palo Duro Canyon, formed by millions of years of water and wind erosion. The state park offers picnic tables, hiking and biking trails, tent and motor home camping and horseback riding.
At the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in nearby Canyon, view paintings that depict the heart of Texas and treasures from the Taos and Santa Fe schools of art. Learn about the ancient past in the paleontology, geology and archeology areas and explore regional history in a petroleum exhibit.
Marfa Lights, Marfa The Marfa Lights draw visitors from across the globe for a chance to see these unexplained phenomena. The seemingly sourceless lights dance on the horizon southeast of town.
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WEDDING GUIDE
Marital Bliss THE JOURNEY TO
The wedding landscape looks quite different than in years past. In this annual feature, we explore the many ways industry vendors are handling fallout from the pandemic, as well as the decade’s newest trends, the 4-1-1 on engagement rings, venues for different vibes and hidden fees to look out for as you plan your big day.
All photos by Picturesque Photos by Amanda unless otherwise marked
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By Mary Willa Allen
THE STATE OF WEDDINGS
The COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly every industry in Oklahoma, and those in the wedding business weren’t spared. Vendors across the board suffered from mandatory shutdowns, leaving a fallout of stressed couples, an influx of rescheduling and unprecedented financial deficits. “As an event venue and caterer, we have had to reschedule several events, and we’ve had several that were canceled indefinitely,” says Jared Jordan, general manager of Tulsa’s Summit Club. “There’s still a lot of uncertainty regarding what the rest of 2020 looks like.” While trying to regain some normalcy to their routines, those in the business still have anxious clients awaiting answers. “This is a very emotional time, so the most important thing to us has been making this transition ... as seamless and positive as possible,” says Ashley Farthing, owner of Farthing Events, a full-service event design and production company based in Tulsa. “We are accommodating our couples ... by rescheduling some [weddings] later this year; some have opted for the same day – or as close to the same day – next year,” seconds Vera Timoshenko, events manager at Broken Arrow’s Chapel on the Hill. “Our couples have been so gracious and understanding, but of course they’re frustrated. These are their lives we are postponing ... their happily ever after has been put on hold.” Julia Kwok of Tulsa’s White House Mansion has gone an extra step to ensure her clients get what they need. “We have been helping our customers talk to other vendors to reschedule the date of their events,” she says. “Thanks to our network of vendors we built over the years, the process has been smooth.” While the shutdown did cause Claremore’s Pecandarosa Ranch to close to the public, it also gave the staff some time to better the venue for the future, says owner Janet Young. “It was definitely a curve-ball,” she says. “The imposed delay allowed time for a couple of exciting additions around the ranch. We are planning open house events the first week in June.”
THE RIGHT ROCK When it comes to acing the all-important engagement ring, Michelle Holdgrafer with Bruce G. Weber Diamond Cellar has the answers. Looking to surprise your partner with a proposal? Holdgrafer can help get that elusive ring size without arousing suspicion. “If they are certain of a ring their partner wears currently on the left-hand ring finger, they can take that ring and try it on a finger, pushing it down as far as it will go, and marking it with a line,” she says. “Preferably a pinky finger if that works. We can then use a sizer to get an idea based on where the line ends at the finger for an approximate ring size. This will get us close.” She stresses, however, that finger sizes fluctuate, and getting a partner in the store for a measurement is your best bet. While stone cuts run the gamut, the most popular are oval, pear, emerald, cushion
Looking to the future, wedding vendors – and small businesses in general – need Oklahomans’ support. Johnna Hayes of Tulsa-based 3 Sirens Restaurant Group, which offers wedding catering services, stresses patience as business models shift to accommodate the new normal. “We will be given a new set of standards, rules and restrictions that will affect the guest,” she says. “We are going to have to take on the cost of masks, thermometers ... the cost of printing menus for every guest as opposed to reusing them, possible take-home cups for everyone. It is going to be a huge challenge.” Timoshenko emphasizes the importance of the internet, and how a like, share or follow could help a small business more than one may realize. “Social media and technology have been everyone’s lifelines during this time of isolation and social distancing,” she says. “As we move forward, it would be great if everyone could share our videos from Facebook and Instagram. Word of mouth is the best advertising, so paying it forward would be a big help.” Kwok encourages those in Oklahoma to “use local businesses instead of corporate chains” during and after the pandemic. And for those who still want to get married this year but have relatives not fit to travel during this uncertain time, she offers an excellent alternative. “We work with cinematographers and videographers who can broadcast events live to their families and friends who may not be able to attend,” she says. Despite the uncertainty and fear, those in the industry agree that the pandemic has brought out the best in many Oklahomans. “Even with all that is taking place in the world, clients are still booking dates and showing interest,” says Sarah Lee Baker of Tulsa’s Luxury Photo photobooth. “Which is greatly appreciated.” “We were able to raise $40,000 for industry kids,” says Hayes. “And that doesn’t speak to us, that speaks to our regulars and guest who donated; they have completely pulled through for these kids.”
and radiant. “The tried and true has always been the round brilliant,” says Holdgrafer. “It is still the most popular and an all-time classic.” As for the metal bands, “any of the white based metals are preferred the most – platinum, white gold, palladium,” she says. “They do allow the diamonds to really stand out. Today though, because of couples wanting to look unique or just a little different, rose gold and yellow gold have really had a resurgence.” Holdgrafer sees a step away from the traditional with newer generations. “Everyone used to buy the exact matching band to their engagement ring, but now, couples tend to buy different bands in different metals and even colored stones as a wedding band,” she says. “The look today is to be different, yet in some ways still very classic.”
Michelle Holdgrafer with Bruce G. Weber Diamond Cellar notes that couples today want to combine classic and unique elements for stunning, one-of-a-kind wedding rings. Photo courtesy Diamond Cellar Holdings
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Ushering in a new decade means the cyclical waxing and waning of wedding fads. Ashley Farthing of Tulsa’s Farthing Events sees a variety of trends growing in popularity this year. These include dried florals, unique escort card displays, personalized, creative details and unique textiles, like “custom linen or a beautiful throw pillow to accent a vignette.” A few things she sees waning in popularity include flower walls, dessert displays/dessert walls, and pastels color schemes.
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VENUES FOR DIFFERENT VIBES Finding the right place to get married can be tough. The follow are a few spots in Oklahoma and what they offer. SUMMIT CLUB, TULSA
“The type of clients we typically see are those who are interested in an elevated experience with attention paid to every detail,” says Jared Jordan, the venue’s general manager. “Our facilities, our culinary program and our service staff are second to none. From our initial meeting to the execution of your event, we truly offer an experience as great as the view at the Summit.” EIGHT TEN RANCH, MUSKOGEE
Nestled on 18 acres of pristine land, Eight Ten Ranch combines sophistication and splendor with a mixture of country and city vibes. According to the venue’s website, their mission is to “provide you with an elegant venue that stirs creativity for your next event, and leaves you and your guests with lasting memories.” The location is equipped to host both indoor and outdoor celebrations with a gorgeous countryside backdrop. OKL AHOMA CIT Y ZOO, OKC
For a one-of-a-kind experience, the Oklahoma City Zoo’s newest venue, Sanctuary Asia, is just the ticket. You can enjoy an ‘underwater’ reception with sea lions or beautiful views of exotic elephants during and after your wedding ceremony. According to the zoo’s website, the team also offers “exceptional, award-winning culinary options and professional event planning services to meet all of your catering needs.” CHAPEL ON THE HILL, BROKEN ARROW
“Our venue is stylish and elegant with a touch of opulence,” says owner Vera Timoshenko. “We have spectacular views, amazing areas for any photoshoot – including a waterfall and rock garden – and we offer two outdoor gazebos for a large wedding party or an intimate ceremony. Although we offer the traditional fairytale wedding, we are very flexible in creating a whimsical garden style outdoor ceremony at either gazebo.” PECANDAROSA RANCH, CL AREMORE
“Our new venue has a chapel and a reception hall that each hold over 400 guests,” says owner Janet Young. “Your guests move seamlessly from ceremony to reception with no wait or need to reset a room. 5,000 square feet of covered patios are lined with glass doors that open, for an outdoor feel with all with the comforts of being inside.” The team also offers decor, florals, event design and event planning.
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Unanticipated costs can throw a wedding budget for a loop. Here are a few surprise fees to consider: • Postage – All those customized stamps and envelopes add up. • Alterations – Unless you’re lucky, your dress or tuxedo will likely need to be altered before the big day. • Overtime fees – Make sure to read the fine print of contracts to see how much your vendors charge per hour if your event runs long. • Rental transport – Check with your rental companies; many have extra fees to transport the items to you. • Trials – While many vendors will do a primary trial for free ( flowers, makeup and hair), secondary trials may cost you. • Taxes and gratuities – While this isn’t exactly unexpected, brace yourself and plan for these extra expenses.
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Social Media’s Impact By Carol Mowdy Bond
While the term ‘social media’ may be overused, the power it wields in present day can’t be overstated. A person’s online presence – good, bad, small or large – can impact real life in majors ways. We talk to hiring managers, recruiters, social media experts and marketing professionals about what companies look for in a candidate’s online presence; tips on how to use the internet to your advantage; the power of social media for blooming businesses; and a bit of internet etiquette.
From the Eyes of the Hiring Manager It’s no secret that during the interview process, company heads, hiring managers and human relations professionals often search out the internet presences of prospective employees. Experts stress that nothing is off limits these days ... so one should depict his best self online. Jan’ea Mayberry, a corporate recruiter at Express Employment Professionals, and Robert Dromgoole, Choctaw Nation’s senior director of recruiting, both say that HR professionals look for candidates who are well connected on social media, along with those who are good culture fits, meaning both the employer and the employee would
be happy working together. Kristen Ferguson, senior manager of employer brand and recruitment marketing for Sonic Drive-In, agrees. “We are mindful of and understand that candidates have personal lives,” she says. “When vetting, we focus on making sure candidates align with our values.” A tip for those on the job hunt? Pop your name into a search engine and see what comes up. If you don’t like what you see, begin the process of eliminating those posts or photos from the web. “Ensure you’re scrubbed for common sense,” Dromgoole says. “The college frat JUNE 2020 | WWW.OKMAG.COM
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party photos are never a good idea.” Mayberry suggests: “Be consistent, and make sure your online LinkedIn profile matches your resume on job sites. And job tenure is important; you do not want to appear to be a job hopper.” Dromgoole adds that some companies “are looking for a gotcha ... but a gotcha can literally be anything. So, I tell candidates to just be themselves,” he says. “I’m a lifelong Seahawks fan, and it’s all over my social media. A 49ers fan will be biased against me. It’s just life; people have bias. I tell candidates you can’t live in total fear. Be you, and use common sense.”
Internet Etiquette 101
Whether or not you’re searching for your next job, behaving well online is never inconsequential. Lexi Sugiyama, the marketing director for staffing company Key Personnel, reminds those on social media that “for small businesses, there is usually an actual person behind brand accounts. Having civil conversations can go a long way, especially in a future candidate. It’s interesting to see how people think accounts are run solely by bots when in reality, that isn’t always the case with local businesses.” Both Sugiyama and Mayberry recom-
Cultivating Your Online Persona
Experts agree that everyone is findable online – but how accessible should you be? Having a strong presence, growing an audience, reaching people with your message, and being available are all important so potential employers and headhunters can contact you. “You want to be found,” advises Dromgoole. “So, have a presence. Many studies prove the more people you’re connected to, the better your job prospects.” He says the big three platforms to have are LinkedIn, Twitter
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mend treating your online presence, and how you interact with others, like you would in real life. If you wouldn’t say it in person, or discuss it with a future employer, don’t say it online. Ferguson offers a few bite-sized bits of advice for internet etiquette. “Prospects should remain authentic; stay professional – don’t slander a past employer; refrain from posting discriminatory language or criminal activity; and recognize that what [you] post on social media is a reflection of [yourself], and if public, can be seen by anyone.”
and Facebook, adding that you want to be found on LinkedIn, and Twitter is viewable everywhere. But he and Mayberry both suggest considering whether or not to make your Facebook setting private. Mayberry suggests following companies and joining in conversations that interest you. As a result, companies will start to send updates and information about job openings. So, by following them, you’ll be the first to know about opportunities that may interest to you.
Socials to Your Advantage
Using social media platforms to positively advertise yourself is fairly simple. The experts suggest you be authentic with your avatar; be sure to keep a recent picture posted. “List your qualifications,” suggests Sugiyama. “What makes you valuable? What can you bring to a team? What sets you apart? First impressions matter. Make sure
to have a short and sweet bio on your ‘about you’ page in order for prospective employers to know who you are. Your resume is your greatest tool. Have it available online and keep it updated.” “Have your credentials available on LinkedIn and other job sites, and show you are a great communicator,” suggests
Social Media’s Impact on Companies Social media is constantly evolving, and businesses looking to gain a foothold on the internet have to continually educate themselves on new practices. Most businesses typically use social media profiles to share their missions, visions and values, and connect with current and potential clients. Profiles also build brand awareness, creating personalities that people can relate to by selling an experience rather than a product. It’s a fine line, Sugiyama suggests. “It’s a balance between staying fresh and up-to-date while retaining standards for your specific brand,” she says. Social media power “varies from company to company,” explains Sheena Karami, director of corporate communications with Express Employment Professionals. “Social media is a very powerful tool because it
is so easily accessible. Most people have a smartphone and access to the internet. More people are relying on social media to vet businesses.” Sara Adams, director of government marketing for the Choctaw Nation, explains that “social media elevates the Choctaw Nation name. It is the quickest mode of direct communication with the audience. The consumers are able to provide feedback for the company to address problems, and change the course of action, if needed.” “We use social media to share our organization with the world,” says Dromgoole. “By being authentic and findable, it shows that your organization is tolerant of a diversity of thought.” The COVID-19 pandemic caused the social media landscape to shift. Companies have
Mayberry. More specifically, Ferguson advises candidates include the following on their LinkedIn profiles: a personal overview; detailed descriptions of job responsibilities and examples of past work; certifications; professional recommendations, and personal interests.
changed their brand voice to echo empathy and sensitivity instead of a hard sell. Many businesses are also using their online profiles to explain how they’re keeping their employees safe – something followers and clients want to know. “More brands are starting to place a higher emphasis on the customer service component of social media, as people are using that, more than phone calls, to voice their complaints and get questions answered,” says Karami. “Businesses are adjusting to the concept of the 8 to 5 workday disappearing. People are staying home, not thinking about if a business is open or not. To many, social media is always active, even when a brick and mortar store isn’t. They expect faster response times, and brands have to flex to that expectation.” JUNE 2020 | WWW.OKMAG.COM
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FOOD, DRINK AND OTHER PLEASURES
HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU, PUNK Oklahoma City’s Burger Punk, currently operating out of its sister restaurant Revolućion, is another jewel in the 84 Hospitality crown.
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urgers, cocktails and anarchy erupted in the historic Paseo Arts District this past winter à la 84 Hospitality Group, the company behind OKC’s Empire Slice, Revolućion, Gōrō Ramen and Gun Izakaya. The newest addition, Burger Punk, came about via humble food truck beginnings. Rachel Cope, the CEO and founder of 84 Hospitality, stared at a fully operational food truck – purchased for a catering kitchen that never manifested – sitting unused in a parking lot. An idea for an experiment started to evolve, shaking up the burger culture in Oklahoma City. But did it meet the company’s criteria? “Do we have a passion for this food? Is this a good fit for the community? And lastly, is this unique? A resounding yes!” says Cope. “We sometimes say that out restaurants are like albums,” she continues. “Empire is hip-hop/90s.
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Revolućion is sunny with upbeat current hits, and Goro and Gun are heavy on the low-end jams.” Figuring out a role for this food truck, and landing on burgers (a concept the group did not have in their line up), was the first step. How to make this concept into an 84 Hospitality ‘album’ was next. Knowing that ice cream/soda shop servers are dubbed ‘soda jerks,’ a quick internet search and a viewing of the movie Troopers coined the term ‘burger punk’ for Cope. And thus set the wheels in motion for this food truck – with an electric pink mohawk atop the vehicle – throwing any preconceived ideas about what a burger should be in the mosh pit of OKC dining. Cope is mindful of utilizing clichés, and doesn’t want to take advantage of the genre. She points to other OKC establishments as the true embodiments of punk. “One, I am not a hardcore punk rocker or even a softcore punk rocker,” she admits. “I would definitely look like a poser if I tried to pull off something like the kids at the Hilo, the original Drunkin Fry, or even the Lost Highway bar do effortlessly. They embodied the punk image, and we would be doing them a disservice.” Like many great restaurants, Burger Punk’s menu is succinct and made well. Highlight burgers are the OG Punk with cheese, dill pickles, lettuce and house sauce; the Clash with cheese, grilled onion and jalapeno, nacho Doritos, mayo, cilantro and lime; and the Velveeta Underground with cheese sauce, sliced habanero and crispy onions. After a year slinging burgers while cruising the Oklahoma City streets, Burger Punk went brick and mortar after a great space in the Paseo district opened up. The idea of embracing punk culture in ‘feel’ only, but with 84 Hospitality’s unique design, set the small, 900-squarefoot establishment up for an opening in February. ... Then came the COVID-19 pandemic. “Even before the days of COVID, we felt that the key to long-term success was how to run the restaurant with the least amount of staff possible,” Cope explains. This helped pandemic adjustments immensely. In the early stages of brick and mortar development, Cope explains that some of the best talents from 84 Hospitality’s other restaurants were pulled to Burger Punk, then let loose on playlists, menu items and cocktail lists. Having only been open for four weeks before statewide shutdowns, Cope and crew circled the wagons and combined Burger Punk and Revolućion together for to-go, curbside and third-party delivery service; that’s managed to keep both establishments afloat. Great things are in the works for Burger Punk postpandemic regarding operations and space modifications. Be on the lookout for a new outdoor patio and a new mode of service that lessens guest-staff contact. For ordering, updates and a peek at the punk-licious menu, visit burgerpunkokc.com. SCOTTY IRANI
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Locally owned and operated, Egg It On Cafe in Broken Arrow promises fresh and expertly prepared meals with every visit. This breakfast-all-day joint offers all the classics you’d expect: omelets, frittatas, crepes, pancakes and grits. But those in search of something a bit different can try loaded potato cakes, waffle sliders, breakfast enchiladas or the Oklahoma burrito with chorizo, green chilies, onions, cheese and egg with a homemade sauce. Stick around for a variety of sandwiches, burgers, melts and salads. 1131 S. Aspen Ave., Broken Arrow; eggitoncafe.com
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An OKC institution, Big Truck Tacos is the place to visit for inexpensive, casual and downright delicious Mexican fare. You can’t go wrong with classic options that include a variety of burritos, tacos, quesadillas and tostadas. More adventurous eaters can try a torta – a Mexican sandwich – with white bean dip, poblano-pepita pesto, red onion, lettuce and queso. Diners can also munch on hearty salads, flautas, ceviche, chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. And if you’ve got a big appetite, try to conquer the Mother Trucker Plate, which includes two fried eggs, a flank steak, potatoes, refried beans, queso fresco and green onions, all for only $8.75. 530 N.W. 23rd, Oklahoma City; bigtrucktacos.com
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The perfect example of a hole-in-the-wall gem, Pie Hole Pizzeria in Tulsa offers New York-style pies by the slice or whole. Favorites include the Pie Hole Classic with pepperoni, Italian sausage, red and green bell peppers, garlic, onion, mushroom and olives; and the White Pizza with Alfredo sauce, artichoke hearts, Italian ham, sausage and capers. The restaurant also offers a variety of other gourmet pizzas, salads, gyros and subs, along with calzones and the can’t-miss Asiago cheese garlic bread. 2708 E. 15th St., Tulsa; pieholepizzeria.com
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A TASTE OF HOME
Shadi Afshar came from a long line of powerful women, all of whom shared a love of food. Growing up in Tehran, Iran, Afshar cooked with them, learning family recipes. In 1999, she and her husband Sonny moved to Tulsa, and there was no big family to cook for. One day, she wandered into a little restaurant on Garnett and the owner, also Iranian, asked her to help him make a few dishes. Within a few weeks, she and her husband bought that restaurant. They named it Shish-Kabobs. Ten years later, Shadi wanted a bigger, better, livelier place. Enter Saffron. In addition to the luscious, juicy kebabs and fluffy rice at her old restaurant (which is still open), Saffron’s menu features several Iranian slow-cooked stews, including ghormeh sabzi – piquant and herbal – and fesenjoon, a traditional holiday dish featuring walnuts, pomegranate paste, turmeric, cinnamon and orange peel. Other entrees include salmon, lamb chops and zereshk polo, made with barberries and saffron imported from Iran. “Saffron is elegant and expensive, and Iranian saffron is the best,” says Shadi, “and that’s why we named our restaurant Saffron.” BRIAN SCHWARTZ
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After the meals are done, Marlow finds time to oversee Tulsa Kitchens United, a program started by Hunger Free Oklahoma soon after COVID-19 hit the region. Unemployed restaurant workers are paid to cook 30,000 meals a week in the kitchens of restaurants shut down by the pandemic. The workers are paid, the restaurants are paid, and hungry people get the meals. It’s a win-win-win situation, and Marlow designs all the meals and rounds up the ingredients. But it wasn’t always this way for Marlow. A decade ago, he thought he’d spend his life plating elegant dinners at Tulsa’s finest country clubs. First, he got a job as dishwasher at one such club. Later, he went through the culinary arts program at Oklahoma State University, then got a job at Southern Hills working alongside legendary Tulsa chef Devin Levine. “Jeff is an amazing chef,” says Levine. “I wanted him to remain on our culinary team, but I knew he was destined to be an executive chef on his own.” Levine was right – Marlow became just that at the Oaks Country Club in 2005. But in 2013, Marlow left that dream job and took a hefty salary cut to join the food bank. “I’ve had some sweet, high paying job offers since then,” says Marlow, “but I turn them down without a second’s thought. I believe that we are each put on Earth for a purpose, and this is mine – to use my culinary talents to give back to the community. “And besides, it’s fun. Each morning, Jeremy and I come in and we see what food donations there are. Sometimes we make a traditional dish, but we have to tweak it, because all we have on hand are some very non-traditional ingredients. I call it foodbanking.” “We’d never serve what we wouldn’t eat ourselves,” seconds Johnson. Marlow continues: “Too many disaster relief kitchens churn out the food like they’re blending fuel for a car. But I never forget it’s people we’re serving – people who are down on their luck but who are otherwise just like me. They don’t get to eat at fancy restaurants, so I try to bring fancy restaurant-quality food to them. If they suffer, we suffer, and when they smile, it lights up my world.”
HEEDING THE CALL TO SERVE Jeff Marlow left his job at an esteemed country club to help out the less fortunate at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.
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he line of cars started just beyond Tulsa’s Garnett Road. It was a balmy Tuesday in early April, and Jeff Marlow couldn’t figure out why one lane of East 31st Street was jammed with idling cars. Finally, driving his loaded truck past, Marlow realized that they were waiting in line for the meals he was bringing. Hunger is no stranger in Oklahoma. Wherever you are in Tulsa, you can be sure that not so far away, someone is going to bed with an empty stomach. That’s in normal times ... and these are not-sonormal times. Marlow is the executive chef for the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, and every week before the pandemic, the nonprofit provided almost half a million meals to those in need; that number is doubled now. Marlow and his sous-chef, Jeremy Johnson, arrive at the food bank off Pine Street around 7:30 in the morning and, aided by three other workers, cook 2,000 meals each day. That’s done by 4:30 p.m., and then partner agencies send trucks to distribute it. The bank partners with 350 different nonprofits, providing both cooked meals and raw produce. “We’re a Cysco for nonprofits,” says Marlow. “We pick up donated food daily from all the big retailers – Walmart, Reasor’s, Sprouts, Sam’s.”
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VIRTUAL EVENTS REIGN
You can still get your fill of social events this month through the magic of the internet. The virtual John Hope Franklin National Symposium continues through June 2. The function “creates new knowledge in areas of reconciliation to advance equality, racial justice and social harmony,” according to the event’s website, jhfnationalsymposium.org. Enjoy talks from educators, sociologists, anthropologists, students, activists and many more leaders as they discuss the event’s theme – Reconciliation and Technology: Neutral Resources for Social Good. Tulsa Town Hall also goes online this month during a discussion with Steve Forbes on June 26. Forbes, known for his expertise in economics, finance and corporate leadership, discusses his beliefs on capitalism and the free market. The video will be available for 30 days at tulsatownhall.com. And Oklahoma’s most beloved film festival, deadCenter, moves online for its June 11-21 duration, giving you the opportunity to stream a variety of new movies from the comfort of your own home. Selections include short films, documentaries, independent films, comedies, horror movies and just about anything else you could image. Visit deadcenterfilm.org to learn more.
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AMERICAN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE June 11-14 Tulsa
PAC Local playwright David
Blakely updates Henrik Ibsen’s 1882 drama, setting it in Cushing, Oklahoma, and focusing on how fracking is changing the environment and threatening the town. tulsapac.com
Photo courtesy DeadCenter Film Festival
READY FOR AN EXCITING JUNE? READ ON FOR OUR TOP CHOICES THIS MONTH. DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS ARE CANCELED OR POSTPONED. CHECK INDIVIDUAL LISTINGS FOR UPDATES.
SIGNATURE SYMPHONY PRESENTS: CLASSICS – BEETHOVEN 5 June 27
TCC Van Trease PACE This concert highlights Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, the most frequently played and most recognized composition in classical music. signaturesymphony.org
CONCERTS
DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL
AARON WATSON June 12
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Tulsa Watson’s independent Texas spirit and strong work ethic have kept him in the country scene for 20 years. hardrockcasinotulsa.
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PAUL THORN June 17
Cain’s Ballroom See this
talented singer/songwriter live in Tulsa. cainsballroom.
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RAY WYLIE HUBBARD June 18 Cain’s Ballroom
Cain’s Ballroom welcomes Ray Wylie Hubbard back to Tulsa. cainsballroom.com
THE BLACK CROWES June 23 BOK Center The Black
Crowes’ Chris and Rich
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Robinson herald the thirtyyear anniversary of their landmark quintuple platinum debut album Shake Your Money Maker. bokcenter.com
ALAN JACKSON June 25
BOK Center Country legend Alan Jackson takes the BOK Center stage. bokcenter.com
MARTINA MCBRIDE June
25 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa Martina
McBride’s big break came when her friend, Garth Brooks, gave her an opening slot on his 1990 concert tour. From there, McBride became one of the most successful country stars in the
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world. hardrockcasinotulsa.
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UNCLE KRACKER June 27 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Tulsa Uncle Kracker, also known as Matthew Shafer, kicked off a solo career of his own after vaulting to stardom as chief collaborator in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band. hardrockcasinotulsa. com
ART MEMORIES AND INSPIRATION: THE KERRY AND C. BETTY DAVIS COLLECTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART
Through July 26 Gilcrease
Inspired by previous AfricanAmerican art collectors, Kerry and Betty Davis began gathering a wide variety of works by African-American artists. gilcrease.org
MEXICAN MODERNISM: REVOLUTION AND RECKONING Through Aug.
30 Gilcrease This exhibit
features a rotation of works representing a pivotal time in Mexico’s history. gilcrease.org
AETHER AND EARTH
Ongoing Gilcrease Aether and Earth is how Mazen Abufadil describes his feelings behind the
RIVERSPORT CHALLENGE
SPORTS
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SOCCER, BASEBALL, RODEOS, OH MY!
If you’re missing out on organized sporting events due to the pandemic, things are looking up in the month of June. America’s favorite pastime returns with both the Tulsa Drillers and the OKC Dodgers. The Drillers play at home June on 2-3, 5-7, 19-21 and 27-30 at ONEOK Field; the Dodgers battle it out at home on June 1-2, 9-15 and 25-30 at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Check individual listings for cancellations or postponed games at milb.com. The Energy FC soccer team has one match scheduled at Taft Stadium on June 13 versus the San Diego Loyal SC. Visit energyfc.com for tickets. A spokesperson for the Tulsa FC, Austin Gwin, says they do not yet have a set date for resumed play, but the team hopes “to return to action at some point this summer.” Visit fctulsa.com for updates. Some heartpounding rodeos this month include the 101 Wild West Rodeo at Ponca City’s rodeo grounds from June 11 to 13 (101wildwestrodeo.com) and the Cowboys of Color Rodeo on June 27 at OKC’s State Fair Park (statefairparkokc. com). The exciting RiverSport Challenge on June 27 begins with a kayak race and ends with a 5k run at the Riversport Rapids complex. Spectate or sign up for the fun at riversportokc.org.
PERFORMANCE/IN CONCERT
IN OKC CONCERTS
In the midst of numerous rescheduled performances, you can still enjoy a smattering of events on the stage this June. Signature Symphony performs Classics – Beethoven 5 on June 27 at the TCC Van Trease PACE. Highlighting Ludwig van Beethoven’s most frequently played and most recognized composition, this concert also offers the Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major for classical music enthusiasts of all ages. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tentative concerts this month include Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa’s Aaron Watson on June 12; Martina McBride on June 25; and Uncle Kracker on June 27. Cain’s Ballroom welcomes Paul Thorn on June 17 and Ray Wylie Hubbard on June 18. OKC concerts include Cody Johnson on June 26 at Chesapeake Energy Arena and Laine Hardy on June 28 at Tower Theatre.
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RAY WYLIE HUBBARD June 19 Tower Theatre A leading figure of the progressive country movement of the 1970s, singer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard remains best known for authoring the perennial anthem “Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother.” towertheatreokc.com
CODY JOHNSON AND FRIENDS June 26
Chesapeake Energy Arena The
country star is known for his explosive live shows and electrifying stage presence. chesapeakearena.com
LAINE HARDY June 28
Tower Theatre American Idol
winner Laine Hardy visits Oklahoma. towertheatreokc.
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ART SUPPORT LOCAL ART SHOW Through June 7
DNA Galleries The 2020
Support Local Art designer is Dylan Bradway, the original master mind behind the Support Local Art brand. dnagalleries.com
NARWHAL: REVEALING AN ARCTIC LEGEND Through
16, 20, 23, 27, 30 Myriad Botanical Gardens
Practicing yoga in the gardens has the benefit of connecting with nature and offers a beautiful, tranquil space to help relieve stress and quiet the mind.
samnoblemuseum.ou.edu
ART WITH A HISTORY Through Aug. 16
OKCMOA Art with a History
delves into the provenance of a number of diverse works of art from the permanent collection. okcmoa.com
CODY JOHNSON
SPORTS TULSA DRILLERS BASEBALL June 2-3,
5-7, 19-21, 27-30 ONEOK Stadium Catch this
minor league baseball in action. milb.com/tulsa
SMOKE AND GUNS June 20 BOK Center This event
combines Tulsa firefighters and police officers who go head-to-head in boxing and mixed martial arts events. bokcenter.com
COMMUNITY JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Through
June 2 Online The John
Hope Franklin National Symposium invites you to
learn about the role arts and culture can play in healing racial divides in the United States and around the world. jhfnationalsymposium.org
WOODCARVING AND FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL June 19-20
Central Park Community Center, Broken Arrow Witness seasoned
craftsmen transform wood, ceramics and other materials into works of art. eowa.us
SPRING HOME AND OUTDOOR LIVING EXPO June 19-21 Expo
Square Prepare your home
for the warm weather with a variety of educated vendors. exposquare.com/
events
TULSA TOWN HALL PRESENTS: STEVE FORBES June
26 Online Steve Forbes,
whose family name is synonymous with the world
of economics, finance and corporate leadership, brings his decades-long messages on capitalism, free markets and flat tax to interested Oklahomans. tulsapac.com
CARIBBEAN VIBES – A
REGGAE CARNIVAL June 26-27 Gathering Place Tulsa’s largest park is bringing the island state of mind to Tulsa with a reggae carnival. gatheringplace.org
CHARITABLE EVENTS TULSA TYCOONS June
4 Online While much has changed recently, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma’s commitment to students is unwavering. JA has rapidly deployed transformative programs in flexible formats to reach students wherever they are. Help support by ‘attending’ Tulsa Tycoons online. tulsatycoons.com
27-28 State Fair Park This large-scale event is designed for public education, expert-led classes and help for patients, business owners and staff. greengrowexpo.
DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL June
11-21 Online deadCenter Film Festival is an annual independent film showcase that highlights over 1,000 indie films from around the world. deadcenterfilm.org
com
CHARITABLE EVENTS
GARDEN FESTIVAL IN THE PARK June 13 Will
HANDS AND HEARTS DIGITAL FUNDRAISER June 1-15
Rogers Gardens This
annual event brings together the OKC Parks Department and the city council of Garden Clubs for a fantastic day of family fun.
Online During the first two
SUMMER CANINE OLYMPICS June 24-28
RIPPLES OF HOPE BENEFIT BREAKFAST
weeks in June, the Center for Children and Families host a virtual fundraising campaign through JustGiving. ccfinorman.org
friendsofwillrogersgardens. org
June 4 Will Rogers Theatre
State Fair Park See some of the country’s most talented canines compete in a variety of tasks to be crowned top dog.
Calm Waters brings the Oklahoma City community the second annual Ripples of Hope breakfast with a dynamic emcee and a keynote speaker. calmwaters.org
oksummercanineolympics.com
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SPORTS OKC DODGERS BASEBALL June 1-2, 9-15,
25-30 Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Enjoy a variety of
innovative process he developed – combining the ancient art of fresco with 21st-century digital photography. gilcrease.org
GREENGROW EXPO June
myriadgardens.org
Photo courtesy Stroud Arts
narwhal with its magnificent spiral tooth has inspired art, legend and cultural practices for centuries.
Riversport Rapids This Fourth of July themed festival combines on-the-water fun with food trucks, live music, whitewater rafting, racing throughout the day and fireworks to end the evening. riversportokc.org
BOTANICAL BALANCE FREE YOGA June 2, 6, 9, 13,
June 14 Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, Norman The elusive
Photo courtesy Chesapeake Energy Arena
Photo by Georgia Read
ON THE STAGE
STARS AND STRIPES RIVER FESTIVAL June 27
COMMUNITY
home baseball games with
the OKC Dodgers. milb.com/ oklahoma-city/schedule
OQHA REDBUD SPECTACULAR HORSE SHOW Through June 7 State
Fair Park See a variety
of talented equestrians at this community event.
statefairparkokc.com
OKC ENERGY FC SOCCER MATCHES June 13 Taft
Stadium Experience the excitement of professional soccer as the Energy takes on San Diego. energyfc.com
21ST ANNUAL COWBOYS OF COLOR RODEO June
27 State Fair Park Come out and watch rodeo pros battle it out. statefairparkokc.com
RIVERSPORT CHALLENGE June 27 Riversport Rapids
This annual race begins with a 500m kayak race on the lower pond of Riversport Rapids, then moves to the Oklahoma River Trails for a 5k run. Sign up or spectate from the sidelines. riversportokc.org
STROUD ART WALK
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Mosey down to Main Street in Stroud for the annual Stroud Art Walk. Enjoy local artists’ work, a children’s play area, arts and crafts and other family-friendly events on June 13. Transport yourself to paradise at the Gathering Place’s Caribbean Vibes festival on June 26-27. The event offers music, dancing, food and carnival games. Visit gatheringplace.org for more information. Celebrate Independence Day a few days early at the Stars and Stripes River Festival on June 27 at OKC’s Riversport Rapids. This Fourth of July themed day of activities offers plenty of on-the-water fun, along with food trucks, live music, racing and a fireworks finish.
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PUFFS, OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC June
5-27 Pollard Theatre, Guthrie
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs, who just happened to be there too. thepollard.org
ART STROUD ART WALK June
13 Main Street, Stroud Held
annually, this exciting event gives area artists a chance to showcase their work at local businesses. travelok.com
TEMPERA Ongoing Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Ark. Tempera painting (also known as egg tempera) has a rich history as a medium for artists from ancient times to today, and is an older form of painting than oil. crystalbridges.org
SPORTS O’REILLY AUTO PARTS OUTLAW NATIONALS June 5-6 Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Miami This two
day, family-friendly event showcases twelve of the nation’s top monster trucks in racing, wheelie contests and freestyle. mapmotorsports.com
MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION SUMMER SHOWCASE June 6-7
McClain County Expo Center, Purcell Cheer on adults
and youth as they ride in hunt seat and Western seat classes during ring show events. soonermorgan.com
WOODWARD ELKS RODEO June 8-13
Woodward County Fairgrounds One of the
oldest Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeos in Oklahoma, the Woodward Elks Rodeo is often dubbed the toughest rodeo in the state.
woodwardelksrodeo.com
101 WILD WEST RODEO
June 11-13 101 Rodeo Grounds, Ponca City Head to the
legendary 101 Wild West Rodeo this summer, a PRCA rodeo that includes steer roping, team roping, bareback riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, bull riding and barrel racing.
101wildwestrodeo.com
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION June 20
McCarty Park, Owasso For
more than 20 years, this special rodeo celebration has featured events you won’t want to miss. travelok.com
CARGO CLASSIC June 27 Heritage Church, Shawnee
Runners can race around this certified 5K course that will start and finish at Heritage Church in Shawnee. travelok. com
COMMUNITY COPPERHEAD RUN RALLY June 4-6 Copperhead Rally Grounds Held rain or shine,
the Copperhead Run Rally features bike games, a bike show, a poker run, a burnout pit and vendors. travelok.com
FULL MOON NIGHT
HIKE June 6 Roman Nose State Park, Watonga Meet
at Roman Nose Lodge and come dressed for the weather with at least one liter of water for a glorious nighttime hike. travelok.com
PORT CITY VOLKSWAGEN SHOW II June 6 Rogers
Point Park, Claremore Bring
the whole family to enjoy over 125 Volkswagens, old and new, as well as live music, a kid’s zone and food. travelok.com
PONCA CITY HERB FESTIVAL June 6 Cann
Memorial Botanical Gardens You can enjoy
the radiant colors and aromas of blooming flowers, brick walkways, water features and a variety of ornamental plants, shrubs and trees during a visit to the festival. travelok.com
STROUD’S HISTORIC ROUTE 66 WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL June 13 Historic Route 66 in
Downtown Stroud has the distinction and honor of being Oklahoma’s winery and grape capital right on Historic Route 66 in the heart of downtown. travelok.com
TWISTER ALLEY FILM FESTIVAL June
25-27 Woodward Arts Theatre Jurors have
carefully picked the best films from hundreds of submissions, curating two days of screenings for film lovers of all kinds.
twisteralleyfilmfestival.com
AMERICAN SPIRIT FESTIVAL June 28 Hoyt
Shadid Park, Altus In the
morning, cheer on the triathletes competing on water and land, and in the afternoon, bring the kids by for family-friendly activities. altusok.gov
FOR MORE EVENTS IN
TULSA, OKC AND AROUND THE STATE, HEAD TO OKMAG.COM.
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SMART VIEWING Options to enjoy from the safety of your own home this month include virtual film festivals, theatrical digital downloads and play-to-movie adaptations.“ “Around Town”
Here we are, digging into our new normal amidst the continued pandemic. Among the many changes to our lives has been the acceleration of the pivot to our virtual film-watching habits. Though streaming services like Netflix have been chipping away at theater attendance for years, their dominance has become total, at least for now, as theaters remain closed upon this writing. Thankfully, this means there are still plenty of ways to watch interesting films, even if you have to take advantage of all of them from your couch. One innovation that would have seemed unlikely mere months ago is the virtual film festival. While festivals early in the calendar year, like Sundance, squeezed themselves in before the shutdown, many operating during the peak festival time of summer have found themselves scrambling for solutions, mostly in the digital realm. Oklahoma’s own flagship event, the deadCenter Film Festival, is among those going the online route: they are offering their full slate online during the week of June 11-21, when the festivities should have been held in Oklahoma City. Make sure you check out the always interesting line up that deadCenter features, including plenty of short films, documentaries and Oklahoma-based productions. Above all, please consider upping your monetary support of the festival during this difficult time. After 20 years in business, it’s safe to call deadCenter an Oklahoma institution – one we need to shore up, if at all possible, for the future.
At Home
One thing that hasn’t changed? The power of DVDs. Even with the advent of streaming, there’s something primally satisfying for a film fan in owning a physical copy of a beloved film; not to mention that, with special favorites, it’s best not to put oneself at the mercy of streaming services that might not keep classics around very long. This month’s DVD pick is James Foley’s adaptation of David Mamet’s play Glengarry Glen Ross, out in a new collector’s edition DVD from Shout! Factory. It’s notoriously hard to make plays pop on film, to make them feel simultaneously true to their roots and interesting in a more fluid medium. But Glengarry pulls it off, filling out Mamet’s already great dialog with a new, iconic cameo from Alec “Coffee is for closers” Baldwin, and rounding up a killer cast, including Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon and Alan Arkin. The tale of cutthroat real estate agents desperate for the next big deal, Glengarry both revels in and deconstructs its characters’ bravado and machismo.
“In Theaters”
Hollywood has largely adapted to theater shutdowns by offering their would-be new releases for digital download, so I’m operating on the assumption that planned releases will be available in that way. With that in mind, I’d recommend giving a chance to Kajillionaire, which, goofy title aside, boasts a solid pedigree. Written and directed by the always-original Miranda July, the film stars Debra Winger and ace “that guy” Richard Jenkins as a con artist couple, and should be funny, quirky and imaginative. ASHER GELZER-GOVATOS
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CLOSING THOUGHTS
ROBERT MILLS
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ith nearly 40 years in the dance world, Robert Mills is a veteran performing arts professional. Originally from Indiana, Mills danced for both Tulsa Ballet and Ballet Oklahoma (now Oklahoma City Ballet) during his 16-year professional career before moving into art direction and education. During his tenure dancing in Oklahoma, Mills forged close bonds that would later help him land the job of artistic director at OKC Ballet, where he has been since 2008. We caught up with Mills and got his thoughts on ...
When I inherited the artistic director position, the company was on very poor footing. There are so many things I take pride in – the most obvious and tangible would be our capital campaign and the acquisition of our beautiful new building, the Susan E. Brackett Dance Center. I am also proud of how much our school has expanded; the fall and spring year-round programs have nearly quadrupled. The organization had no summer intensive training program; I instituted one early in my tenure. Now, it draws anywhere between 150-200 students from around the U.S. – and the world – each summer. When I was hired, the company had been in place for over 35 years but had never done full length versions of classics like Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty with live orchestra. I am proud to have added these staples to our repertory and other full length works like Bournonville’s La Sylphide. Our community engagement programs have gone from one to six, reaching thousands more in our community. We are attracting top level dancers and choreographers from around the world.
... effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
Like many performing arts organizations, we had to cancel some performances, postpone others, and we’ve closed our facility to the public, which means we have put our school on pause until further notice. Lastly, all of our staff is working from home. We are trying to engage with our core audience and patrons with online “virtual” experiences. We have been holding free classes for
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various levels on Instagram live, uploading snippets from past performances of the professional company, and some of our community engagement programs have continued via Zoom, like our Dance for Parkinson’s program. Oklahomans can help by donating the cost of any tickets to canceled performances, events or classes back to nonprofit performing arts groups like Oklahoma City Ballet. They can also purchase season tickets for the upcoming 2020-2021 performance season. Donating anything you can in addition to these purchases is also greatly needed. Organizations like us depend on giving in the best and most normal of years. So now, more than ever, we need your generosity.
... the dynamic nature of his organization.
Oklahoma City Ballet is much more than just our professional performances. We teach, we engage and we bring people together. Our facility usually has more than 300 people pass through its doors on a daily basis. There is a mix of professional dancers, administrative staff, ticket buyers, young students and their families, older students and very special populations like those who attend Dance for Parkinson’s or Chance to Dance. ONLINE We provide a place FOR MORE WITH for the community ROBERT MILLS, to come and enjoy VISIT dance in many okmag.com/mills ways.
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