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IRON GATE: Good intentions, fuzzy math by JOSHUA KLINE On Sept. 8, the Tulsa Board of Adjustment denied Iron Gate’s request for a special zoning exception to build a new facility at 3rd and Peoria. The Board’s decision is disappointing. What’s also disappointing is Iron Gate’s hand in its own defeat. When the soup kitchen and grocery pantry announced the planned move from downtown last month, the outcry was loud and immediate. Many Pearl District business owners felt blindsided by the news. Startled by the backlash, Iron Gate requested a two-week continuance on the initial Board of Adjustment meeting and launched a PR campaign that
included an op-ed in the Tulsa World, a Studio Tulsa interview with Rich Fisher and a podcast interview with The Frontier. At a town hall-style meeting Sept. 2, Iron Gate board member Shane Saunders attempted to field pointed questions from an often petulant, accusatory crowd. Opposition to the move was a cocktail of NIMBY (“Not in my backyard”) fear-mongering and legitimate concern over logistics such as parking and traffic. Yet, on Sept. 8, Iron Gate was only prepared to combat the uncharitable spirit of many of the complaints. During the charity’s allotted 45 minutes at the mic, Iron Gate attorney Malcolm Rosser hemmed and hawed as the Board asked basic questions about the project’s design and intent. More than once, Rosser deferred to the architect, who was not present. Though Executive Director Connie Cronley made an
eloquent case for the value of Iron Gate’s work, she did not address the logistics that would inform the Board’s decision. The clincher was parking, and on this issue, Iron Gate died by its own hand. Prior to the final meeting, a heartfelt blog entry on Iron Gate’s website outlined the need for a new building, the fallout from the announcement and attempts to reach an understanding with the neighborhood. “Our architects consulted with us through the whole process to determine we need at least 14,000 square feet for the facility and 39,000 square feet for parking (staff, volunteers, and guests.),” the post read (emphasis ours). Renderings presented at the final meeting showed the parking lot as a fraction of that size. Board member Stuart Van De Wiele surmised from the scale that the parking lot in the concept art
was more like 6,300 square feet, a number contested by no one. “It’s not ideal,” Saunders conceded. “I mean, you can say 39,000 is a typo,” Van De Wiele later offered. No one took him up on it. Despite Iron Gate’s recent efforts to reassure critics that many of its guests arrive by car, the renderings showed just 33 parking spots for guests and staff (as opposed to the previously promised 61 spots) and a single entrance to the parking lot. Ultimately, Rosser and Saunders fell back on fuzzy-headed promises “to be good neighbors,” “to work with the neighborhood” and “to address any concerns that arise the best we can.” This might be a good line of argument when fighting in the court of public opinion, but the Board of Adjustment makes its decisions based on numbers, not promises. a
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t’s only September, and try as we might to avoid doing so, it’s time, once again, to return to the wacky world of Tulsa Christmas parades—coming to you this year with bigger floats, cash prizes, and dizzying amounts of disingenuousness1.
“Build a float make a statement about our community about the giving nature we have of the birth of Christ.”
“We are so pumped,” he said. “Not just about the parade but about the birth of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.”
That’s Paul Ross of American Waste Control, who is equally excited about, well, let him tell you. Ross … said huge balloons were a big hit with children last year, and this year’s parade will have more of them, including a 58-feet-tall Word Girl, Clifford the Big Red Dog and Cat in the Hat.
Nothing captures the true meaning of Christ’s birth more than a gigantic inflatable girl in a cape, I always say. WORDGIRL follows the everyday life and superhero adventures of WordGirl as she fights crime and enriches vocabulary usage. She is joined in her adventures by a monkey sidekick named Captain Huggy Face.2
Sure hope parade organizers booked the monkey, too. Now, as parade aficionados3 will remember, last year, this was called the American Waste Control Christmas Parade, but American Waste Control was dropped because the jokes were just too damn easy. Organizers contend the event now embraces the holiday’s true message. … the parade will have a huge lineup of marching 8 // NEWS & COMMENTARY
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bands, with $6,000 in prize money for the top band.
Reminiscent of Melchior being named top Wise Man after bringing the gold. Board member Josh McFarland reminds us how close we all came to having Beelzebub as parade grandmaster. The parade “had a kink in it for a while, … but we came together. That’s what Tulsans do.”
Not for nothing, it was not a kink, it was by design. When former sponsor PSO decided to change the name to the Parade of Lights in 2009, it did so4—and good on them—as an acknowledgement that everyone—not just Christians— should be able to enjoy a holiday without being tethered to the Christian story. Sen. James Inhofe then said he and the horse he rode in on wouldn’t be riding in on5. “They took Christ out of Christmas, if He’s out, I’m out.” The man does have a healthy self-image, doesn’t he? And even if Jesus was born6 on Dec. 25, once you book giant
cartoon figures on strings, you’ve already embraced modernity’s influence and have forfeited any right to get your sackcloths in a wad because Christmas is off the banners. Further, WordGirl and her monkey, Clifford the Big Red Dog and the Cat in the Hat have as much to do with Jesus’ birth as does a bag of Tropical Skittles, so lighten up about the War7 on Christmas. This year’s event—called “An Old-Fashioned, Family Christmas”—promises8, nonetheless, to evoke warm Christmas nostalgia, including $25,000 sponsorships and car giveaways. Making this even more distasteful—no small achievement—is the double Salchow Mayor Bartlett performed in shilling for it.9 “If it was up to me, I’d call it a Christmas parade, but I also understand that we have a diverse community, and I’m sensitive to the importance of the many cultures and traditions that make up our city,” he said.
Sensitivity is so 2010. Here was the mayor last month10:
Huh? Is the mayor suggesting this diverse community of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs and non-believers come together and build a float to celebrate Jesus? Oy. It’s not just the name that’s the problem, even though we now have two11 “Christmas” parades in town (apparently we were short). It’s the commandeering of the public square. Businesses that supported the parade—and certainly public officials who ran it—once cared about making everyone in the community feel welcome. Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins once called this nation a “gorgeous mosaic.” On Dec. 12, some tiles will be missing, for there will be a parade in town celebrating only one faith. If you’re not pumped about that, get over it. It’s the reason for the season. Ask WordGirl. a 1) Tulsa World: Tulsa Christmas Parade: Giant balloons, marching bands, grandstand seating coming downtown 2) PBS: WordGirl 3) The Tulsa Voice: My war on the “war” on Christmas 4) This Land: THE HISTORY OF THE TULSA HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS 5) Fox23: Tulsa Holiday Parade Controversy 6) United Church of God: When was Jesus Christ born? 7) The Huffington Post: Bill O’Reilly Launches First Counter-Offensive In The ‘War On Christmas’ 8) tulsachristmasparade.org: Tulsa Christmas Parade 2015 9) CBS News: Sen. Jim Inhofe: No “Holiday” Parade for Me 10) KJRH: Mayor Bartlett announces initiative to citizens, businesses to brainstorm ideas for Christmas parade 11) Tulsa World: Christmas parade through Tulsa Hills draws crowd
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ricktown Brewery opened in downtown OKC in 1992, but it wasn’t until 2011 that the brewpub’s delicious food and locally crafted session beer expanded statewide. The company now has six satellites and plans for several more, including a possible Tulsa location. The Owasso location is among the newest, with modern but casual interiors, a family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of sporting events showing on multiple screens. The brewpub’s motto is “Local Beer. Local Flavor,” and the large menu of American style classics includes locally sourced ingredients and all-natural beef and chicken without hormones or antibiotics. The beer is brewed at the flagship OKC location and shipped out fresh every week. When you visit, order a Bricktown flight for a colorful sampling of beers. Here are some tasting notes: Old King Kolsch // A light, refreshing American style lager. Slightly bitter with a dry finish, this is a locally-brewed alternative to the big name domestics. Blues Berry Ale // A blonde ale with a measured blueberry sweetness that’s subtle on the palate but abundant on the nose. More than
120 pounds of fresh blueberries go into each batch. Wiley’s One Eyed Wheat // An unfiltered, golden American wheat beer with subtle citrus notes from orange peel that are enhanced with a lemon wedge garnish. Millie McFadden Red Rye Ale // Deep red color, balanced toasted malt flavors and with just enough hops to make this another extremely easy-drinking beer. Three Guardsmen India Pale Ale // This balanced session IPA has a nice malt profile and light hop bitterness that doesn’t linger. California hops give floral, fruit and pine notes on the nose. Bricktown Brown // A solid, easy-drinking American brown ale that’s malty and creamy but not sweet. Single String Stout // Despite a dark color profile and medium body, measured parts roasted malt and rich chocolate make this beer more drinkable than its appearance suggests. Bricktown Brewery’s beer might lure you, but the food will keep you around long enough to order another round. On a mission
to try every item made with the Bricktown brews, we started with a few of the most popular appetizers. Served with a spicy ranch dipping sauce, the fried Watonga Cheddar Curds are sourced from a farm in Watonga and battered with the Old King Kolsch. The massive Chopped & Chipped Nachos consist of house-made tortilla chips, smoked pulled pork shoulder, house-made “adult” barbecue sauce (made with Sriracha and the Single String Stout), melted cheese and Cholula sour cream. It’s easy to see why this is the brewpub’s most popular appetizer. The chips are hot, fresh and crispy. The portion is easily shareable by four or more. And as far as pub fare goes, the nachos have a great balance of sweet and salty. Next, we ordered the fresh, deconstructed Cobb Salad, which works as an entree. The dressing recipe from the famous Brown Derby restaurant (birthplace of the Cobb) dates back to 1937. Buck’s Bourbon, Bacon & Beer Chili is made with house bacon, bourbon and the Bricktown Brown ale and served with housemade tortilla chips. Savory, sweet and smoky flavors from the bacon and spices balance the chili’s moderate spice level. Bricktown’s signature Truckburger is a bacon lover’s dream.
The patty of 50 percent Creekstone all-natural beef and 50 percent Nueske bacon is topped with bourbon bacon maple jam, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and bacon aioli. An impressive burger, to say the least. We also tried the hearty Kitchen Sink Burger, topped with ham, aged cheddar, house bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried onions and “adult” barbecue sauce. The menu also includes sandwiches, dinner entrees and pizzas. The deconstructed Squeaky Cheese Pizza is served with lightly grilled and cubed house-made cheese, hand-tossed pizza dough, marinara, roasted garlic and red pepper honey dipping sauce. I tried it with a little of everything, and the sharp, grilled flavors of the garlic and cheese paired excellently with the spice and sweetness of the sauces. We finished our last round of beers with the Sage Fried Chicken & Waffles. The large, juicy, cornflake battered chicken breast and fluffy Belgian waffle are garnished with sage and served with red pepper honey sauce instead of the usual syrup. a
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McNellie’s Harvest Beer Festival, which will include more than 40 national breweries. Along with the Wild Brew fundraiser and The Hop Jam, the Harvest Beer Festival is just part of Tulsa’s burgeoning brew scene. Dead Armadillo and Kolibri Ale Works will soon join Prairie Artisan Ales and Marshall Brewing Company as brick-and-mortar operations in Tulsa. Tap takeovers from the likes of OKC-based COOP Ale Works and Anthem Brewing Company—and even outsiders like Michigan-based Founders—have become common across town. The boom continues in spite of our state’s objectively stupid liquor laws. Oklahoma breweries currently cannot sell beer above 3.2 per-
cent alcohol content (commonly referred to as “three-two beer”) directly to customers. Additionally, any beer above that percentage can’t be sold refrigerated, or outside of liquor stores. Legislation to reform those laws passed in the State House earlier this year and will wait in limbo until next year. Of particular interest to local brewers is SB 424, which would allow breweries to bypass distributors and sell “strong” beer directly to customers. Also pending is SB 383, which would allow high alcohol beer to be sold refrigerated in liquor, grocery and convenience stores. Year round, Tulsa’s internationally revered Prairie Artisan Ales receives excited tourists chasing the mystique of the brewery’s
unique beers and collectible labels. The tourists are often dismayed to learn they can’t buy Prairie’s high alcohol products like Bomb! and Wine Barrel Noir on site. Instead, Prairie and other Okie breweries must craft lower alcohol (and less popular) beers to sell to visitors. Relying on distributors to pick up and push their productS also inherently limits the risks a brewery can take with unconventional small batch beers. Though Oktoberfest brews aren’t big in the craft world, the distribution law might explain why Marshall is the only local operation with an Oktoberfest or fall seasonal beer. Prairie Co-owner Chase Healey alluded to this but also said they “just aren’t into making an Oktoberfest.” a
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Making the cut FA L L B E E R A N D F I L M PA I R I N G S B Y M I T C H G I L L I A M Statewide outfits like COOP and Mustang Brewery offer Oktoberfest beers this time of the year, and Anthem’s Lost Ogle-themed Ogletoberfest will be available in Tulsa liquor stores by the end of the month. Apart from this handful, the Okie craft scene is light on fall beers, but there are plenty of options available in Tulsa through national breweries. Here’s my guide to what you should, and shouldn’t, be leder-hosen’ past your tonsils. For those who prefer a Hamm’s and some horror to remember the reason for the season, I’ve paired each brew with a fall film recommendation.
A Stillwater Autumnal This fine Maryland brewery’s contender in the fall beer category is a farmhouse ale with Oktoberfest tendencies. Later this month, this rich, malty, dark amber beer will be available on tap for the first time in Oklahoma at The Fur Shop. Goes best with Screamin’ Steven’s spicy beef jerky and rumors that The Fur Shop is shutting down their live music.
“Phantasm II” A horror/action hybrid like “Demons,” this film brings the best elements of both genres together in a completely entertaining and intelligent party flick.
BSierra Nevada Oktoberfest A decent Oktoberfest, this beer is weak out of the bottle but drinks way better from the tap. Lacking the weight of the (admittedly light) Shiner and (mighty) Marshall, this one might pair well with bratwursts and beer bongs.
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Marshall Oktoberfest The only fall seasonal offered by a Tulsa brewer, this is the best of its kind for my dollar. Oktoberfests aren’t a big deal in the craft world, but Marshall’s isn’t just a great Oktoberfest—it’s probably my favorite beer from the brewery. No surprise really, considering brewmaster Eric Marshall learned his craft in Germany and is a student of the country’s strict beer purity laws. This beer has a lively amount of carbonation and none of the overly spiced or syrupy flavors found elsewhere on this list. Good for Teutonic tabletop jackassery, but even better for casual sippage.
“Demons” With a healthy amount of action, gore and skullduggery and a welcome lack of more serious atrocity (as in “Hellraiser” or “Last House on the Left”), this is the perfect film to bust out with a group of friends.
B+
Shiner Oktoberfest
A group of friends and I once went to see Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy in OKC. After the show, we wanted beers to slam in the hotel room, and only convenience stores were open. My friend Clint, who builds airplanes and looks for quality in food, metal and beer, said the only drinkable three-two beer was Shiner. He bought a ton, and I fell asleep while sitting up and enjoying my first one. Thankfully, I woke up to a trunkful of it. This version wouldn’t be a sad trunkful, either.
“Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” Absent the revolutionary genius and social commentary of the original but amping up the comedy and jump-out scares is Tobe Hooper’s sequel to his meat hook masterpiece. You might not leave the couch any smarter after watching it, but it’s sure to put a confused smile on your face.
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Traveler Jack-O Shandy If you like Pumpkin flavor, you might enjoy this, but if you love chai, you’ll probably like it more. The shandy aspect is front and center here, rendering the beer incredibly light. The flavoring is novel, but I’d definitely call this a “one and done.” Better off with a Stiegl Radler and a slice of pumpkin pie.
“Pumpkinhead”
Not everyone likes this sequel. It’s nearly a pure action film, with only one (huge) bloody scene in the beginning, and devoid of the genuine fright that came with “Evil Dead” 1 and 2. Still, it’s a good movie and goes down a lot better with a group of friends.
Special effects genius Stan Winston made his directorial debut with this demonic revenge film. Similar to Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” but preceding the film adaptation by one year, “Pumpkinhead” offers excellent monster effects but not much in the plotline department. Still makes a great party favor, though.
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Sam Adams is the brewery of choice for folks looking beyond “lawn mower beers” for the first time. Though the name elicits condescending remarks from some beer enthusiasts, the truth is that they have some great beers. This is definitely not one of them. A strong wheat beer body keeps this from the drinkability of an Oktoberfest, and the pumpkin flavor is hard to detect and ultimately unpleasant when you do.
Wisconsin-based Leinenkugel is known for a Summer Shandy that tastes like Froot Loops and—even when selling for $1 at Soundpony—is not popular. Unsurprisingly, the outfit’s Oktoberfest tastes like a Coors Light with Oktoberfest snow-cone syrup. If you see someone eyeing this in the store, remind them to shop local and point them toward Marshall’s fall offering.
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TULSA AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL Thurs., Oct. 15-Sun., Oct. 18 No charge for TU students Tickets and passes vary from $5-100 tulsaamericanfilmfest.com Ben Arredondo (left) and Adam O’Conner of Tulsa American Film Festival MELISSA LUKENBAUGH
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he Tulsa American Film Festival came together less than a year after founder Ben Arredondo’s first visit to Tulsa. In November, the New York resident and lifelong cinephile came through town to see a friend and was struck by the vibrancy and unique film history of the Kendall Whittier neighborhood. Above Circle Cinema is the former home of an Oscar-winning actress, the late Jennifer Jones; around the corner are collaborative studios Loose Leaf Co. and Rough House Creative (see p. 28); innovative upstart Hoot Owl Coffee Co. is just across the street. Oct. 15-18, Arredondo will launch the festival he created— with plenty of help from the local film community. The bulk of the
multi-genre event will take place at Circle Cinema, with satellite screenings at the Woody Guthrie Center and Gilcrease Museum. Tulsa American Film Festival will include features and short films with an emphasis on local filmmaking, a Native American showcase, classic retrospectives with Okie ties, live panels on documentary and local filmmaking, and student shorts. Arredondo, who currently divides his time between Tulsa and New York, got his start in festival programming with the NYC PictureStart Film Festival, an all-genre, international shorts event founded in 2002. In 2010, he inherited the festival from its founder, Greg Segal. It now travels internationally and is headed for Mexico City next year.
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“This is a town that’s ready for a full-fledged film festival,” he said of Tulsa. “I was a little surprised there wasn’t one.”
*** Of course there are, and have been, many annual film festivals in Oklahoma. Though perhaps not quite like Tulsa American in concept, they’ve shared the basic goal of fostering local, independent filmmaking. Oklahoma’s premiere film festival is OKC’s deadCENTER. Celebrating its 15th year, the festival toured 15 cities across the state in 2014, including a stop at Circle Cinema last October. As an exhibition of eclectic films both foreign and domestic and a platform to feature, develop and educate Okla-
homa filmmakers, deadCENTER is the state’s closest to being on the national radar. It’s also an apt model for Tulsa American. deadCENTER Executive Director Lance McDaniel expressed enthusiastically support for Tulsa American’s mission. “I truly hope the community gets behind this festival and helps it grow and flourish,” McDaniel said. “It will be great for the cultural fabric of Tulsa, and for Oklahoma film.” There’s also Tulsa Overground, the unique, mix-tape-party shorts fest hosted by filmmakers Todd Lincoln and Jeremy Lamberton. Overground is a road-tested showcase of its creators’ id; the punk rock sensibility, emphasis on avant-garde films and inevitable party are almost symbiotic. It oc-
and Memorial. With upgrades to digital projection and sound, new screens, new carpet, new rocking chairs and a lobby makeover, the Village is easily the most pristine second-run movie house in Tulsa. The digital upgrade means if you missed “Mad Max: Fury Road” the first time around, you can still see it on the big screen (for a mere $2) without surrendering to the poor sound and picture quality that so often plagues dollar theaters. Smith also plans to add a 3-D component in a few months. September 16 – October 6, 2015 // THE TULSA VOICE
cupies a different part of the film festival landscape, far from Tulsa American. Overground enjoyed a decade of steady popularity before a seven-year hiatus. The festival’s return in 2014 had well-attended screenings and packed after-parties at Soundpony. Originally planned for September, this year’s event was unexpectedly pushed back to March 2016. “Every time we do Overground, we learn a massive amount,” Lincoln said. “After the success of last year, we decided to dramatically expand the size and scope of the festival.” Though the timing is curious, Lamberton said the delay has nothing to do with perceived competition from Tulsa American. “Whenever there's a new festival of any kind in town, we're excited about it,” Lamberton said. “The more that's happening and going on, the better it is for Tulsa. Hopefully the people who attend these festivals are inspired to create their own thing.”
*** Tulsa American’s conception feels weirdly providential and organic. Being the new guy, Arredondo was adamant about collaborating with like-minded local talents and engaging Tulsa filmmakers and their audience. In January, Arredondo brought the idea for a festival to Abby Kurin, director of the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture (formerly the Mayor’s Film + Music Office). Kurin’s goal is to promote Tulsa’s ample pool of resources, from writers and actors to technical crew and craftspeople, as well as projects generated by local production hubs. One of her objectives is fostering local film festivals. Kurin led the Mayor’s Film + Music Office in co-sponsoring Overground’s 2014 return. “We’ve been a supporter of both (Overground and Tulsa American), and it’s exciting that we get to look forward to film events in the fall as well as the spring,” Kurin said. “Since TAFF is coming up sooner, we felt the need was more for educational opportunities, so we’re partnering with them on a few panels.”
Arredondo also connected with The University of Tulsa film department’s Joseph Rivers and Jeff Van Hanken, who introduced him to Adam O’Conner. A TU alum, O’Conner wrote and produced “Sherman & Pacifico,” a charming black-and-white short film about an old man and his adopted jellyfish (voiced by the Oscar-winning Javier Bardem of “No Country for Old Men”). O’Conner got on board with Arredondo’s mission. “We’d love to be the festival for Tulsa filmmakers to premiere their films,” O’Conner said. Through a mutual friend, Arredondo met Colleen Thurston, a Tulsa-based producer and former programmer at the Smithsonian National Museum’s Native Cinema Showcase. She’s the last word on submissions for Tulsa American. “I figured I’d never be able to work in film in my hometown,” Thurston said. “I was thrilled at the idea of showcasing quality independent cinema and being able to promote local filmmaking.” With the power trio in place, the work began. “One of my first conversations with Adam and Colleen was, ‘Unless we say yes, we can talk about this for the next six months and it’ll never get done,’” Arredondo said. “(They) signed on right away.” In short order, the team garnered a promising base of supporters. In addition to VisitTulsa (which houses Kurin’s operation) and the screening venues, the festival’s sponsors include the University of Tulsa, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, Kendall Whittier Main Street, Guthrie Green, Tulsa Historical Society and several downtown businesses. “I feel like there is a future there,” Kurin said. “Of course our advice to them was to start small; let’s let something grow organically and make sure this is not a one-and-done,” she said. Arredondo expressed confidence that the relationships they’ve forged will help nurture the fledgling festival for the long haul. “Sustainability is a common subject with many of our current partners,” Arredondo said. “We need to get through this inaugural festival first. But we have great plans for next year already.” a
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eaghan Oppenheimer knows how people talk. A relative newcomer to Hollywood with deep roots in theatre and acting, the screenwriter takes special care with the rhythms of dialogue. “I hate anything that would feel clunky in an actor’s mouth,” she says. “And so that’s my biggest concern when writing: ‘Does this feel and sound real?’ ‘If I’m an actor, when I say this line, would I believe it?’” The Tulsa native graduated from Holland Hall in 2005 and moved to New York to pursue a career in theatre, but she soon realized there were more opportunities for young people on the west coast. After relocating to LA, Oppenheimer started work on “The Remains,” a feature script about three estranged childhood friends who return to their hometown to spread the ashes of a friend who recently committed suicide. It’s a comedy. Oppenheimer’s writing captures a certain music in the way young people speak—not a sim-
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ple melody, but rough, staccato, discordant, occasionally ugly, often beautiful. “The Remains” takes place in the small suburb of Rye, New York, and begins with four kids in a Catholic prep school. Substitute Tulsa for Rye and Holland Hall for the prep school, and the autobiographical links begin to emerge. “The characters weren’t autobiographical, but the feelings were,” she says. “They’re in this town that very much has an identity of its own, that these kids growing up feel at odds with.” In 2013, Oppenheimer’s script made The Black List, an annual ranking of the best unproduced screenplays as determined by more than 250 Hollywood agents and executives. The list boasts such prestigious alumni as “There Will Be Blood,” “The Wrestler” and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” to name a few. “I wasn’t that familiar with The Black List,” she admits. “I had no idea that my script was even in the running for it, or that it was going to be announced that day.” Twitter delivered the good news:
“I got a tweet notification, and I didn’t know if it was real or not, and I was like, ‘What is this?’” Though inclusion on the list is an honor, it doesn’t necessarily give the script a better chance of being produced. “The thing is, if your screenplay is on The Black List, it’s already been read quite a lot,” Oppenheimer says. It does, however, mean more exposure for a young screenwriter trying to get her foot in the door. With The Black List as a feather in her cap, Oppenheimer found Hollywood to be a more welcoming place. Recently, she was offered the chance to co-write a film about the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) scene: last month’s Zac Efron flop, “We Are Your Friends.” “I never would have been like, ‘Oh, I’m gonna write a movie about this electronic world,’” she says. “But Working Title (the British production company) had approached me and said they had a pre-existing idea for an electronic music movie. They’d brought on this director and writer, but he needed a co-writer.”
Oppenheimer describes the writing process of “We Are Your Friends” as almost clinical. “It was definitely an assignment,” she says. “It was the first time I’d been hired to write something that was not necessarily in my own background, at all.” After completing that project, Oppenheimer became a staff writer for the new series “Fear the Walking Dead,” a prequel to AMC’s wildly popular “The Walking Dead.” “It’s so different,” Oppenheimer says of working in a writers’ room. “It’s great in a lot of ways. You have so many heads to bust open ideas. … It’s teamwork and also adapting your voice to the tone of the show. … It’s a really great tool to have.” Still, Oppenheimer opted out of a second season with “Fear the Walking Dead” to write for film and for herself and return to her own voice and interests. “I’m just kind of playing it as it goes, rolling with the punches,” she says, laughing. “It’s really hard to make any plans in this business.” a
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Clockwise from top left: Shia LaBeouf stars in ‘American Honey;’ Corey Asraf, John Swab and Marilyn Manson on the set of ‘Let Me Make You a Martyr;’ the set of ‘Blueberry Hall;’ Rebecca Bartlett in ‘Pax Masculina;’ William Levy in ‘The Veil’ | COURTESY
Location scouting Five films shot in Oklahoma by JOE O’SHANSKY
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any of the past year’s Oklahoma-based film productions have made use of the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate, which offers between 35 and 37 percent on qualifying projects. Hollywood films have also capitalized on the incentive (most notably, “August: Osage County”), but the program’s investment in local industry has a lasting impact long after the stars have moved on. Here are five Oklahoma-shot indies on their way to the big screen. American Honey News of writer/director Andrea Arnold’s latest production mainly revolved around Shia LaBeouf sightings in Muskogee in May. Arnold established herself firmly (and internationally) with the 2009 Cannes Jury Prize-winner, “Fish Tank.” In “American Honey,” Pagan (Arielle Holmes) is a teenager who winds up on a road trip across the Midwest with a bohemian crew of traveling magazine salesmen. Let’s assume Shia is the troublemaker. With no
trailer or release date, our only point of reference is Arnold’s past work, which is to say “American Honey” is something to look forward to. Let Me Make You a Martyr Writer/director John Swab returned to Tulsa earlier this year to shoot this long-in-development passion project with co-director Corey Asraf. Their first feature, “Martyr” shot recently in the Tulsa area. This looks to be a promisingly atmospheric Southern Gothic noir. The film stars Marilyn Manson as a hit man called in by an adopted brother and sister (Niko Nicotera and Sam Quartin), presumably to assassinate their abusive dad. Reuniting with fellow “Sons of Anarchy” alums Nicotera and Manson, Mark Boone Junior also makes an appearance. The Veil I had to double check to make sure OKC-based director/producer Brent Ryan Green shot this medieval adventure in Oklahoma. Starring Serinda Swan (“TRON: Legacy”) and William Moseley
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(“The Chronicles of Narnia”), “The Veil” is the story of a lone soldier who rebels against his way of life to champion a princess amidst an impending and apocalyptic war. “The Veil” appears to occupy its own world, divorced from familiarity (unless you’re into “Game of Thrones”). The apparent skill on display and the curiosity of a Campbellian hero’s journey shot in the 405 are more than enough reason to be interested. Pax Masculina There’s no trailer for this one yet (shooting wrapped a month ago), but if there were, I imagine it being narrated by the “In a world…” guy. Written and directed by Ross Johnson (with John Scamehorn of “The Posthuman Project”), this women’s suffrage allegory takes place in a dystopian, sci-fi, steampunk future world ruled by a patriarchal religious leader who sees women as servile incubators. Like if Mike Huckabee became president. Shot in the Guthrie area, the film makes the familiar look anything but, via elaborate costuming, special
effects and unique use of the locale. Premieres in 2016. Blueberry Hall The feature debut from writer/ director/producer Keshav Tyagi, “Blueberry Hall” also shot in Guthrie and even shares some crew with “Pax Masculina.” The Southern Gothic noir (a popular genre of late) revolves around two college debaters, Ian (Matt Holmes) and Dustin (Josh Bonzie), who start using and selling study drugs in order to win a scholarship to Harvard Law School. The film is in the can but has no trailer or firm release date. Honorable mention: Writer and director Jonathan Rossetti initially planned to shoot the follow-up to his well-received ode to Tulsa, “Home, James,” this summer. “Blue Whale” has been rescheduled for next year and will likely launch a Kickstarter to support production in the near future. a For more information on these and other films shooting across the state, visit ok.gov/oklahomafilm. FEATURED // 27
Charles Elmore | MELISSA LUKENBAUGH
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ust around the corner from Circle Cinema in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood is Rough House Creative, a video production company that’s playing a prominent role in Tulsa’s slow-but-steady emergence as a filmmaker’s city. As the brains behind the studio, co-founders Christopher Long and Charles Elmore have shot feature films, shorts, commercials and music videos and collaborated with some of Tulsa’s most passionate and talented artists. They’ve also spearheaded a video campaign called Make Tulsa Yours, a web series featuring conversations with small business owners and thinkers leading the charge in shaping Tulsa’s future (the series has featured The First Ward, Valkyrie and Clean Hands). In October, Elmore and Long will help in judge at the first-ever Tulsa American Film Festival (see p. 24 for details).
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The Tulsa Voice: What is Rough House? And how did it begin? Charles Elmore: Chris and I met in 2008 on a film and decided we wanted to work on short films and feature films here in Tulsa. We had full-time jobs but talked about breaking out and doing freelance together. Two or three years ago, we pulled the trigger. TTV: Really? Judging from your web portfolio (roughhousecreative.com), I would guess you’ve been open much longer. Christopher Long: A lot of that stuff we had done prior to forming the studio. It was still us, but some of it had not been branded under Rough House. Rough House was a way to merge our services for production. It could be as small as just the two of us, or we could hire a larger crew since we worked with
so many different people. Rough House is the production side of that but also a studio of people working together creatively. TTV: So who does what? CL: I am basically a producer, assistant director—managing that aspect of it. We are both editors as well. I work on the pre-production side, and he is the director of photography: camera and lenses and concepts and visuals. We both collaborate, as well.
CL: Smaller stuff—movies that shrink everything down to the basics. There is a film called “Blue Ruin” (2013) that I really enjoyed. “Cop Car,” with Kevin Bacon, is fun and crazy—just the basics. You don’t need a backstory; it just goes. I really enjoy films that don’t have to explain themselves too much. There’s no reason we need to know all that stuff—we just need to know what’s happening.
CE: We are pretty complementary to each other. I am doing a lot of the cinematography and camera work. Chris handles a lot of the producing and directing work. We are always bouncing ideas off of each other or talking about a project or sharing references.
CE: There’s an Austrian movie called “Revanche” (2008), and there is an Australian movie called “The Snowtown Murders” (2011). They are both these small murder mystery movies that have real slick and methodical pacing. I like the movies that came out last year, “Selma” and “A Most Violent Year.” I really like the cinematographer of those two movies (Bradford Young).
TTV: What films have impressed you lately?
TTV: What about popular movies you don’t quite get?
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CL: To me, every film is worthy of being watched and dissected and talked about, for good or bad reasons. They still had a whole team behind them that supported the effort to get them out. Take “Jurassic World.” It broke all the box office records and all that. The movie is pretty terrible—it’s awful, really. It’s amazing that it’s there, in terms of the fact that a lot of work went into it. But it could have been so much better in terms of script and narrative. But people loved it. It’s one of those films that pulls the wool over your eyes and tricks you into thinking it’s good. But if you break it down on a basic level, it falls apart completely. It doesn’t have to be that way. You should check out a blog I read called Birthmoviesdeath(. com). Devin Faraci wrote an article called, “Movies Should Be Good.” It is basically saying that movies don’t have to be bad. We
should expect them to be good. Summer blockbusters don’t always have to be terrible. TTV: Five filmmakers you’d like to have dinner or drinks with? CE: Probably Reed Morano. She is a cinematographer who just recently directed her first film. Her stuff is really awesome. Bradford Young. He was the DP (director of photography) for “Selma” and “A Most Violent Year” and other films. I’d love to talk to Lynne Ramsay. She directed “Ratcatcher” and “We Need to Talk About Kevin.” Steven Soderbergh would be the crown jewel of this. Of all the modern filmmakers, he is one of the great storytellers. He is not spoken of in the same breath as P.T. Anderson or Wes Anderson or Quentin Tarantino, even though he has created just as unique and distinctive a style. Jean-Luc Godard would be my fifth one.
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CL: Oh man. Just because he just passed away, I always wanted to talk to Wes Craven. P.T. Anderson would be one. Steven Spielberg would be incredible. Brian De Palma would be a good one, to pick his brain. Kubrick and Hitchcock would be wonderful, to see how their process is. I could keep going down a list and want to talk to each for different reasons. TTV: What sets you apart as filmmakers? CE: We strive to be collaborators with other filmmakers. We worked with Sterlin (Harjo) on “Mekko” (2015). Chris was first assistant director, and I was assistant camera to Shane Brown. We provided camera equipment, and our office was their production office. That’s the kind of stuff that sets us apart. We want to help other people make the films they are trying to make. We want to help
legitimize and establish Tulsa as a film industry, much the same way Oklahoma City has down there. TTV: It sounds like you’re interested in making films for film’s sake. CE: Chris and I have had this conversation, and with other filmmakers around here—would it be better to go to a place like Austin or Chicago or Seattle or LA, where there is a well established, thriving film industry? The only thing slowing it down here is the network that wants to make films. Access to equipment is no longer a barrier that can’t be crossed. Access to stories, and creative outlets like editing software—none of that is out of reach. If we can make that work here in Tulsa, to find ways to help others make their films here in Tulsa, there is not going to be that mass exodus of creative people. a FEATURED // 29
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Layers of Saigon Theatre Tulsa takes on one of the world’s most challenging musicals by ALICIA CHESSER arely are things simple in Miss Saigon, the 1989 musical from the creators of Les Miserables. Set during the last days and the aftermath of the Vietnam War, the show tells the story (adapted from Pucci’s opera Madama Butterfly) of Kim, a young Vietnamese woman under the questionable protection of the Engineer, a pimp who runs a Saigon bar. A soft-hearted Marine, Chris, falls in love with her. The consequences are tragic for everyone. Theatre Tulsa chose to open its 93rd season with the show— which has never before been produced by an Oklahoma theatre company—because it was “something other theatres wouldn’t go near,” Director Jarrod Kopp said. “We just keep looking for bigger and bigger challenges.” Bringing Miss Saigon to the local stage involves several layers of complexity. One layer is technical. Rapidly changing locales—from a seedy club to the U.S. Embassy to a home in the American South— keep the production team on its toes for the nearly three hours it takes to tell the tale. “It’s known as being one of the most challenging shows, on a technical level, in musical theatre history,” Kopp said. Kopp moves things along swiftly—sometimes too swiftly, as when it took me several minutes to realize that three years were supposed to have passed between one scene and the next. Sound quality was also an issue on opening night: The principals were over-amplified, and the chorus was barely audible. But the company stayed fully invested throughout the relentless frenzy of activity. The central scene—the
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evacuation of the last American forces from Saigon—was thrillingly designed by Rich Goss and lit by Tom Poss. Complete with a helicopter descending from the sky, the skillful execution allowed us to experience that heart-ravaging moment literally from both sides of the fence. Another layer is performative. Sung from beginning to end, Miss Saigon is full of leitmotifs that create strata of emotional experience as they reappear. “The music is extremely complex,” actor Vahn Phollurxa said. “It changes tempos all the time, it changes time signatures, … and it’s a lot of very intense emotion.” As the musical’s human landscape, the chorus of more than
two dozen well-rehearsed dancers and singers brought hard-driving energy to the often-chaotic situations they had to navigate. The pit band, led by Jeremy Stevens, sometimes struggled with rhythmic clarity, which meant that some of Artistic Director Sara Phoenix’s crisp, dynamic choreography looked muddled. Local talents David Moreland, Jordan Debose, Sam Briggs and Hannah Finnegan held their own with professionals Nicole Barredo and Phollurxa in the challenging musical material. As Kim, Barredo’s subtle body language and confident, well-enunciated singing brought out steady power in Moreland’s unassuming Chris. Debose brought swagger and bite to the
sleazy Engineer and unearthed rich depths beneath his character’s hard edge. Adept at projecting complex emotion with precision and vocal clarity, Briggs and Finnegan are two of Tulsa’s best. Phollurxa—who happens to be a child of refugees from the war— triumphed in some of the show’s toughest music and acting. As the Communist commissar Thuy, his incandescent rage and terror were perfectly controlled. A third layer of complexity here is historical, cultural, political—the real-world-relevance layer. Miss Saigon is a product of Cold War cynicism, as seen in the Engineer’s bitterly ironic celebration of “The American Dream” just before the show’s shocking concluding scene. Novelist Robert Stone called the musical “a kind of European pop memory of the Vietnam War.” Combined with an aesthetic that demands maximal emotional thrust at all times, this perspective means there’s a good deal of distortion and cultural stereotyping in the depiction of the characters and their choices. It’s not surprising that there have been protests against the musical by the Vietnamese-American community in other cities. But for Kopp, presenting Miss Saigon is a way to focus attention on our own reality. “As we’re winding down two wars in the Middle East, there are ripple effects that we have to deal with long after the war is over,” he said. “The real villain in this show is the war itself. And when it’s happening just a few feet away from you, in real time, in live theater—it’s a very different experience from just reading about it.” a
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thehaps The Illusionists — Live from Broadway Fri., Sept. 18-Sun., Sept. 20, $25-$75 Chapman Music Hall, PAC, tulsapac.com Dubbed the world’s best-selling touring magic show, The Illusionists are making a weekend stop in Tulsa during a 25-city U.S. tour. A group of the most talented illusionists in the world will perform comedic magic tricks, death-defying stunts and awe-inspiring acts in a show that has shattered box office records worldwide. The Illusionists are: THE ESCAPOLOGIST: Andrew Basso performed his first underwater escape in 2003 and became the first Italian and youngest person ever to be named “Escape Champion” at the 2005 World Convention of Escapology. THE ANTI-CONJUROR: Described as Marilyn Manson meets David Copperfield, Dan Sperry takes audiences out of their comfort zone and into the realm of magical macabre. Sperry became one of the top 10 most Googled people after an appearance on “America’s Got Talent.” THE MANIPULATOR: Born in South Korea, Yu Ho-Jin has become known for turning any audience member or fellow magician into a loyal fan with his emotional performances. The Academy of Magical Arts named Yu Magician of the Year in 2014. THE TRICKSTER: Awarded Stage Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts, Jeff Hobson is widely known for his refreshing and witty mix of comedy and magic. THE WEAPON MASTER: Crossbow master Ben Blaque honed his skills as a crew member at the Kirby Van Burch Show in Branson. His repertoire of extreme crossbow stunts is ever expanding and always nerve-racking. THE INVENTOR: French born magical innovator Kevin James creates one-of-a-kind effects and was named “Most Original” by the International Magicians Society in 2005. THE DAREDEVIL: British born Jonathan Goodwin has been hanged, buried alive, dangled by his toes from helicopters, burned at the stake, attacked by sharks—enough said.
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Go Plan
Thurs., Sept. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. TCC Metro Campus, tulsatrc.org/goplan
If you like to walk, ride and roll from Point A to Point B, and if you have aspirations for cleaner air and a less car-dependent city, take note: This is a chance to view the Tulsa Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan and hear community leaders talk about how to make this plan a reality. Speakers include Joani Dotson of the Tulsa Health Department, Tulsa Tough founder Malcolm McCollam, Blaine Young of Tulsa Public Shools, James Warner of INCOG and representatives of Toole Design Group.
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SoCON
Sat., Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. South County Recreation Center
If you’re losing your mind in anticipation of Wizard World Comic Con, this should tide you over. South County Rec Center holds its first mini-Comic Con with panels, cosplay contests, tabletop games, art, vendors and plenty more for enthusiasts of comics and pop art.
The Price is Right Live!
Sun., Sept. 20, 7 p.m., $29.50-$59.50 BOK Center, bokcenter.com Come on down! The Price is Right is coming to the BOK Center, and you, dear reader, might get called down to play Plinko or spin the Big Wheel! You just might even leave in a brand new car! 32 // ARTS & CULTURE
9/24
Jay Leno
Thurs., Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $60-$80 The Joint, hardrockcasinotulsa.com
The former Tonight Show host and avid car enthusiast rolls into The Joint for a stand-up gig on his busy touring calendar.
Next to Normal
Fri., Sept. 25-Sun., Sept. 27, $28 John H. Williams Theatre, PAC, tulsapac.com By popular demand, Theatre Tulsa is bringing back its SummerStage production of this Pulitzer Prize-winning hybrid of hard-rock musical and heavy-hitting drama. The story follows a woman with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect it has on her family. The Tulsa World called the production “pretty darn close to perfect.”
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Brady Heights Historic Home Tour Sun., Sept. 27, 10 a.m. Brady Heights, bradyheights.org
Brady Heights is one of Tulsa’s oldest neighborhoods, with a few homes that predate statehood. This tour includes at least 10 historic homes. Scope out the interiors, chat with residents about their homes’ histories and learn about the restoration projects they’ve done to return them to their former glory. New to the tour this year is a competition for architects and designers to envision new construction appropriate for a historic preservation area. Entries will be on display in an empty lot in the neighborhood, and cash prizes will be awarded to the winning design. Purchase tickets and start the tour at Centenary United Methodist Church, 631 N. Denver Ave. September 16 – October 6, 2015 // THE TULSA VOICE
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The Brady Arts District’s 100th First Friday Art Crawl: October 2 What began as just a few dozen people checking out new art shows at four or five venues has become one of the largest outpourings of creative energy in Tulsa. Now, as the First Friday Art Crawl turns 100, more than 3,000 people take part in the monthly crawl-cum-block party, and just about every business in the Brady Arts District participates. Museums offer free admission, shops stay open late and musicians jam on the sidewalks as throngs of Tulsans happily wander the district from place to place, never quite sure what’s next. The district has changed a lot over the past few years, but what makes it almost unrecognizable from the district of a decade ago is the incredible sense of community fostered by neighborhood events like this. So thank you, First Friday, for bringing us together. F I R S T F R I D AY H A P P E N I N G S | 108 Contemporary: Crystal Wagner – Biotica, Kathleen Trenchard – Follies; AHHA: T.A.C. Members Show, live music by Tulsa Youth Opera, Rebecca Ungerman and Josh Westbrook; Bar 46: Ryan Smart Halloween Show; Brady Artists Studio: pottery by Mel Cornshucker, Chas Foote, Muff & Julie Box and Donna Prigmore; jewelry by Rachel Dazey; live music by Seth Dazey; Caz’s Chowhouse: live music by Josh Caudle; Caz’s Pub: live graffiti art; Club Majestic: Hoe You Think You Can Dance! dance contest; Colors of Etnika: book signing - Shemora Sheikh’s Fatina & The Gold Adornments; Chrysalis Salon & Spa: Strange Joy – collage and screen prints by John Bryant; Classic Cigars: guest artist John Hammer; Downtown Lounge: live music by IKILLYA and Final Drive; Guthrie Green: 16-piece big band “Tulsa Jazz.Com Swing Orchestra” and dramatic performances by Tulsa Spotlight Theatre; The Gypsy Coffee House: The Art of Price Jones, live music by Terry Aziere; Hey Mambo: art by John Hammer, live music by 7 Blue Trio; The Hunt Club: live music by Whiskey Gene and the Bootleggers and Vox Squadron; Living Arts: Momentum Tulsa; Mainline Art & Cocktails: contemporary Oklahoma artist Denise Duong; live music by Oliver, Bates & Brown; Mason’s: live music and art by DD Duvall; Philbrook Downtown: Doel Reed – Interludes, Nir Evron – Projected Claims; The Rusty Crane: Chris Mantle live painting and auction; Soundpony: Bizarre Pony featuring artists and makers, Lessons in Fresh; T.A.C. Gallery: Teresa J. Wilber – The Language of Marks; Tulsa Glassblowing School: guest artist Tom Kreager of Hastings College; Woody Guthrie Center: Hootenanny – an informal gathering with folk music and sometimes dancing; Yeti: live music by Swamp Fox, The Bends, SocietySociety and American Shadows; Zarrow Center: Local Weather – photography by Joe Johnson, live music by Mark Gibson; Zin: artist Bryan Waytula, live music by Robby Van Vekoven THE TULSA VOICE // September 16 – October 6, 2015
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thehaps Taste of Kendall Whittier
Tues., Sept. 29 5-9 p.m., $35 Kendall Whittier Main Street Take a trolley tour of this historic district and sample food from several Kendall Whittier restaurants. Ticket price includes all food and beverages. The tour starts and ends at Marshall Brewing Company, 618 S. Wheeling Ave.
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Momentum Tulsa
Fri., Oct. 2-Fri., Oct. 23 Living Arts, momentumoklahoma.org
Momentum highlights Oklahoma artists under age 30 in a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, installation, film, performance and new media. Momentum Tulsa committee co-chair Caleb Burgess says the event gave him direction as a young artist: "I saw opportunities all around but felt overwhelmed by artists’ statements and submission deadlines, intimidated by mid-career artists and big galleries. Momentum gave me a chance to learn unfamiliar processes and engage with other artists and professionals. Momentum is truly about nurturing the future of our culture and cultivating our community." Momentum Tulsa opens October 2 in conjunction with the Brady Arts District's 100th First Friday Art Crawl.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Fri., Oct. 2, 8 p.m., $30$100, Chapman Music Hall, PAC, tulsapac.com Transformative music education program El Sistema was founded in Venezuela in 1975 and has spread to 35 countries around the world. In support of El Sistema’s launch in Tulsa, legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis will perform with his 15-piece Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Marsalis’ arts education efforts are as tireless and masterful as his musicianship, which has earned him nine Grammy Awards and the only Pulitzer Prize ever given to a jazz composer.
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The Art of Creating
Fri., Oct. 2-Sat., Oct. 31 PAC Gallery, tulsapac.com
The Art of Creating is an exhibition of works inspired by Tulsa Ballet's annual Creations in Studio K, a triple-bill of world premiere pieces commissioned by the company. To complement these performances, Tulsa Ballet invites local artists to observe private rehearsals to inspire their own original works. Creations in Studio K runs through Sept. 20 at the Tulsa Ballet. 34 // ARTS & CULTURE
EVENTS
Clary Runway // Clary Sage College hosts its 4th annual fashion show, showcasing over 80 original pieces from student and alumni collections in many styles. Proceeds from the show will go toward expanding educational opportunities through scholarships. // 9/24, 7 p.m., Sky Loft, $25, claryrunway.com
PERFORMING ARTS
Drawkcab Brown’s Astounding Defeat of Peg-Leg Petey and his Piratin’ Keet! // Pirate bullies are no match for Drawkcab Brown in this music adaptation of the children’s book of the same name by Rosalind Morris, making its world debut at Spotlight Theater // 9/18-9/27, , Spotlight Theater, $10-$12, spotlighttheater.org The Illusionists // After a wildly successful run on Broadway, this spectacular group brings their mind-bending illusions to Tulsa. // 9/18-9/20, Chapman Music Hall, PAC, $25-$75, tulsapac.com/ Romeo and Juliet // ORU Theatre presents Shakespeare’s tragedy of star-crossed lovers. // 9/24-9/27, , Howard Auditorium, ORU, facebook.com/orutheatre Wait Until Dark // Sapulpa Community Theater presents this thriller about a blind womanwho is unwittingly in the possession of a stash of heroin and three conmen out to find it by any means necessary. The play was adapted into a film starring Audrey Hepburn in 1967. // 9/25-10/4, Sapulpa Community Theater, $5-$10 TSO Classics: Experience the Exotic // Tulsa Symphony Orchestra retells the 1,001 stories of Arabian Nights in Rimsky-Korsakov’s tone poem “Scheherazade.” The concert continues the tradition of featuring an exciting emergin artist with Crescendo Award winner Yun-Chin Zhou performing Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Also on the program is Augusta Read Thomas’ “Prayer Bells.” The concert will introduce Daniel Hege as TSO’s new Principal Guest Conductor. // 9/26, 7:30 p.m., Chapman Music Hall, PAC, $15-$70, tulsapac.com Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat // Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s enduring musical about Israel’s favorite son comes to Broken Arrow in this production directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler. // 9/27, 7:30 p.m., Broken Arrow PAC, $25-$65, brokenarrowpac.com Sue Monk Kidd: The Writing of Life // New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees, The Mermaid Chair and The Invention of Wings comes to Tulsa for a speaking engagement as part of Tulsa Town Hall. // 10/2, 10:30 a.m., Chapman Music Hall, Tickets available by subscrption to Tulsa Town Hall, tulsapac.com The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) // Dallas Children’s Theater presents this stage production of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book, in which an orphan “human bean” is picked up by a giant and whisked away to an enchanted land. // 10/2, 7 p.m., John H. Williams Theatre, $10, tulsapac.com The Miser // TCC Theatre presents Moliere’s satire about a wealth-obsessed old man intent on marrying a young and attractive woman who, it turns out, is in love with the old man’s son. // 10/2-10/11, Studio Theatre, Van Trease PACE, $5-$10 Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Respighi’s Pines of Rome // Signature Symphony presents an evening of beginnings and ends, victories and defeats. // 10/3, 7:30 p.m., Main Stage, Van Trease PACE, $25$50, signaturesymphony.org Quatetto di Cremona // The Italian string quartet will perform Webern’s Langsamer Satz and Sic Bagatelles for String Quartet, Op. 9, Mozart’s Quartet in C Major, K. 465, Dissonance, and Brahms’ Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2. // 10/4, 3 p.m., John H. Williams Theatre, PAC, $5-$25, tulsapac.com Ragtime Piano: Jeff Barnhart and Brian Hollan // Internationally renowned pianists Jeff Barnhart and Brian Holland will perform ragtime tunes together and separately in this concert. // 10/6, 7 p.m., John H. Williams Theatre, PAC, $5-$25, tulsapac.com
COMEDY
Charlie Wiener, Cody Woods // 9/16, 7:30 p.m., $7, 9/17, 7:30 p.m., $2, 9/18, 7:30 p.m., $10, 9/18, 10 p.m., $10, 9/19, 10 p.m., $10, 9/19, 7:30 p.m., $10, loonybincomedy.com/tulsa Laughing Matter // 9/17, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $5, comedyparlor.com Blue Dome Social Club // 9/18, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $10, comedyparlor.com Watch This #@%!&ing Comedy Show! // 9/19, 10 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $10, comedyparlor.com Cian Baker says Laugh It Up, Tulsa // 9/20, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $5, comedyparlor.com Hope Flood, Keith Glasson // 9/20, 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m., $18, The Loony Bin, loonybincomedy.com/tulsa John Roy, Steve Poggi // 9/23, 7:30 p.m., $7, 9/24, 7:30 p.m., $2, 9/25, 10 p.m., $10, 9/25, 7:30 p.m., $10, 9/26, 7:30 p.m., $10, 9/26, 10 p.m., $10, The Loony Bin, loonybincomedy.com/tulsa By George! // 9/24, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $5, comedyparlor.com Unusual Suspects // 9/25, 10 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $10, comedyparlor.com Boomerang Stand Up Show w/ Ryan Howell and more // 9/26, 6pm, Comedy Parlor, $10, comedyparlor.com Collin Bullock // 9/26, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $10-$12, comedyparlor.com Hammered! A Drunk Improv Show // 9/26, 10 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $10, comedyparlor.com Sunday Night Stand Up // 9/27, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $5, comedyparlor.com John Wesley Austin, Jersey // 9/30, 7:30 p.m., $7, 10/2, 7:30 p.m., $10, 10/2, 10 p.m., $10, 10/3, 7:30 p.m., $10, 10/3, 10 p.m., $10, The Loony Bin, loonybincomedy.com/tulsa Pop Up Players // 10/1, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $5, comedyparlor.com John Wesley Austin, Jersey // 10/1, 7:30 p.m., The Loony Bin, $2, loonybincomedy. com/tulsa T-Town “Famous” // 10/2, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $10-$12, comedyparlor.com Ryan’s Drinking Problem // 10/2, 10 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $10, comedyparlor.com Squeaky Clean Stand Up // 10/3, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $10, comedyparlor.com Sunday Night Stand Up // 10/4, 8 p.m., Comedy Parlor, $5, comedyparlor.com
SPORTS
ORU Men’s Soccer vs UC Irvine // 9/17, 7 p.m., Case Soccer Complex, oruathletics.com ORU Women’s Soccer vs TU // 9/20, 7 p.m., Case Soccer Complex, oruathletics.com TU Softball vs Crowder College // 9/23, 5:30 p.m., Collins Family Softball Complex, $5, tulsahurricane.com TU Women’s Soccer vs Memphis // 9/24, 7 p.m., Hurricane Stadium, $5, tulsahurricane.com TU Men’s Soccer vs SMU // 9/26, 7 p.m., Hurricane Stadium, $5, tulsahurricane.com TU Softball vs Butler Community College // 10/2, 5 p.m., Collins Family Softball Complex, $5, tulsahurricane.com TU Football vs Houston // 10/3, H.A. Chapman Stadium, $15-$55, tulsahurricane.com ORU Men’s Soccer vs Western Illinois // 10/3, 7 p.m., Case Soccer Complex, oruathletics.com St. Francis ITA All-American Men’s Tennis Championships // 10/3-10/11 , Case Tennis Center, itatennis.com
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AROUND THE WORLD IN A SEASON: 2015 FALL FESTIVAL GUIDE HERE’S JUST A SAMPLING OF WHAT’S COMING UP IN FALL FESTIVALS NEARBY:
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Tulsa Greek Festival THURS., SEPT. 17-SAT., SEPT. 19 HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH TULSAGREEKFESTIVAL.COM FREE ADMISSION WITH PRINTED TICKET Get a taste of Mediterranean life at Tulsa’s longest-running ethnic festival. The Greek Festival features home-cooked Greek foods, traditional festive dancing, gifts, jewelry, pastries and imported foods.
the best reason all year to wear a kilt. The fest features live Celtic rock and traditional folk music, Highland and Irish dancing, pipes and drums, athletes competing in the Highland Games and a comedy tent featuring Scottish comedians. Come ready to experience traditional Scottish foods and sample whiskies as well as Scottish, Irish and international beers. ScotFest will be the first event held at the newly renovated River West Festival Park!
Tons of delicious food from around the world—brats to barbecue, bangers to baklava. Music including folk, funk, country, punk, bagpipes and much more. Traditional dances from Greece, Mexico, Scotland, Germany and Native tribes (Not to mention the traditional dance of Charlie Daniels fans.) Appearances by hobbits, skeletons, hot air balloons and maybe even Bigfoot. (In other words, all kinds of fun.) BY JOHN LANGDON
OysterFest SAT., SEPT. 19 GUTHRIE GREEN GUTHRIEGREEN.COM/EVENT/OYSTERFEST FREE ADMISSION // SMALL PLATES RANGE FROM $1-$5.
Rib Crib’s Rock ‘n Rib Festival THURS., SEPT. 17-SUN., SEPT. 20 BOK CENTER SMGSPECIALEVENTS.WIX.COM FREE ADMISSION // WHISKEY WELL TICKETS COST $25.
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Rock ‘n Rib Fest is four days of award-winning barbecue, live music and whiskey right outside the BOK Center. Competing teams from around the country (including the past three years’ winner, Florida’s Porky ’N’ Beans) will serve up delicious smoked meats and sides. Ten backyard grill masters will go head to head in the Nabholz Boomtown Rib-Off, judged by nationally recognized pit masters. An outdoor stage will feature live music throughout the festival, including Saturday headliners Vertical Horizon. New this year on Friday and Saturday nights, the Whiskey Well is a premier whiskey and moonshine tasting.
CAMPING ScotFest FRI., SEPT. 18-SUN., SEPT. 20 RIVER WEST FESTIVAL PARK OKSCOTFEST.COM $10 PER DAY // $25 FOR THE WEEKEND
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OysterFest is back for its second year, with more than a dozen restaurants and food trucks dishing out their best oyster recipes. Last year’s winners, Elote Cafe & Catering (People’s Choice) and Mr. Nice Guys (Judges’ Choice), will be back again to defend their titles, as will the Voice’s own Josh Kampf. Scarfing down 193 oysters in just 10 minutes, Josh emerged victorious in the Oyster Eating Competition. The event will also include sets by Mike Golden & Friends, the Dusty Pearls and Tennessee Jet.
WestFest SAT., SEPT. 19 PENNEY PARK NEIGHBORSALONGTHELINE.ORG FREE ADMISSION The 10th annual WestFest is a family-oriented community event in west Tulsa with food and drinks, entertainment, games, music and activities. The day kicks off with a parade from Mark Twain Elementary to Penny Park. WestFest is coordinated by Neighbors Along the Line, a community initiative to boost awareness and support of the area (known as “the Line”) between downtown and Sand Springs, north of the Arkansas River.
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Higher Plains Music Festival
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ShalomFest
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SUN., SEPT. 27, 1-11 P.M. 18TH & BOSTON FACEBOOK.COM/ OKLAHOMANSFORHEALTH FREE ADMISSION TO OUTDOOR STAGE // $5 FOR ADMISSION TO BOTH INDOOR VENUES
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Chris Combs and The Vanguard present this exciting new festival of modern jazz and hip-hop acts. The stellar lineup features influential hip-hop group Slum Village (of which the late legendary producer J Dilla was a founding member) and prodigious bassist and singer Thundercat (see Combs’ interview with him on p. 40) alongside some of Tulsa’s best in jazz and hip-hop: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Verse & The Vapors, Oilhouse, Boomclap and Branjae & The Filthy Animals. (See p. 41 for details.)
To raise funds for their petition to present Oklahoma voters with a state question on medical marijuana on next year’s ballots, Oklahomans for Health presents more than 30 bands on three stages: The Venue Shrine, Area 18 and an outdoor main stage. Musicians include Desi and Cody, Paul Benjaman, Travis Kidd, Branjae, Red Dirt Rangers, Randy Crouch, Grass Crack, Travis Fite, Jacob Tovar, Wink Burcham, American Shadows and many more.
Celebrate Jewish life and culture at the 22nd annual ShalomFest. Enjoy traditional foods, music, entertainment, demonstrations and a kids’ craft and play area. Tour Temple Israel—now in its 100th year—and browse many vendor booths.
Siegi’s Oktoberfest FRI., OCT. 16-SAT., OCT. 17, 5-11 P.M. SIEGI’S SAUSAGE FACTORY SIEGISOKTOBERFEST.COM $15 Siegi’s Oktoberfest features a great selection of German food, beer and wine. Enjoy live polka music by Alpenmusikanten, games, entertainment and giveaways.
Tulsa State Fair Do It Yourself! Do It Together! D.C. Punk, Social Justice, & Radical Politics FRI., SEPT. 25-SAT., SEPT. 26 GUTHRIE GREEN AND WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER WOODYGUTHRIECENTER.ORG FREE Friday at 7 p.m., the weekend kicks off at Guthrie Green with a performance by legendary D.C. punk band Scream, Bobby Sullivan of Soulside and the Riot Waves. The fest continues Saturday with presentations and panels at the Woody Guthrie Center. Guests include curator Mark Andersen of Positive Force DC and Dance of Days, Amy Pickering of Dischord Records and Fire Party, Michele Casto of the DC Punk Archive, and Vin Novara of University of Maryland’s D.C. Punk and Indie Fanzine Collection. Following the presentations, Guthrie Green will screen “Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, D.C.” and “Positive Force: More than a Witness,” and DJ Sweet Baby Jaysus will play End on End: A D.C. Retrospective.
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THURS., OCT. 1-SUN., OCT. 11 EXPO SQUARE TULSASTATEFAIR.COM $6-$10 // KIDS 5 AND UNDER GET IN FREE. // MEGA RIDE PASSES COST $70-$75. Eleven days of rides; livestock; rodeos; music by Charlie Daniels Band, Sean Kingston, Beatlemania and more; stunt dogs; high diving pirates and chainsaw carving. It’s weird. It’s wonderful. It’s some of the best people watching you’ll find all year. And, perhaps most important, FAIR FOOD.
McNellie’s Harvest Beer Festival SAT., OCT. 3, NOON-3 P.M. AND 5-8 P.M. OUTSIDE MCNELLIE’S IN THE BLUE DOME DISTRICT FACEBOOK.COM/MCNELLIESHBF $30 PER SESSION IN ADVANCE // $35 THE WEEK OF THE EVENT More than 40 breweries will be in attendance at McNellie’s 6th annual Harvest Beer Festival. In good weather, this fest makes for one hell of a good time for day drinking.
Fall Harvest Festival and Feast SUN., OCT. 18 CHAPMAN GREEN, 6TH AND MAIN HARVESTFESTIVALTULSA.COM FREE ADMISSION // FEAST TICKETS COST $125. Back for its second year, Fall Harvest Festival and Feast includes autumn fun for the whole family. The fest includes a kids’ zone with a pumpkin patch, face painting and moon bounces, farmers’ market vendors, offerings from local restaurants and food trucks, a beer garden and a food and coat drive. Several contests take place throughout the day for pie baking, doggie costumes, pumpkin carving/decorating, grape stomping and brat eating. (For those keeping score, the Voice’s resident competitive eater, Josh Kampf, won the brat contest last year.) After the festival is the autumn-inspired feast at 624 Kitchen & Catering. All proceeds from this event go to Youth Services of Tulsa.
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Taryn Manning, Norman Reedus, Bruce Campbell, Vince Neil, Charles Martinet (the voice of Super Mario), Jason David Frank (the Green Power Ranger who saved the world and became the White Ranger!!) and “Futurama” voice actor Phil LaMarr are just a few. The convention will also include dozens from the worlds of animation and comics, including former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter; “The Simpsons” animator Phil Ortiz; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures artist (and member of Good Charlotte) Billy Martin; “King of the Hill” character designer and artist Joel Adams; and legendary comic book artist Neal Adams (father of Joel Adams). And that’s just scratching the surface.
Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa THURS., OCT. 22-SUN., OCT. 25 RIVER WEST FESTIVAL PARK TULSAOKTOBERFEST.ORG ADMISSION STARTS AT $7. Prost! A vast variety of German music, food, arts and crafts, rides and activities and—of course—plenty of beer are what make Tulsa’s 37-year-old Oktoberfest so great. And did you know the Chicken Dance was first introduced to the U.S. at the 1981 Tulsa Oktoberfest? So, you’re welcome, America. There’s plenty of fun for families, polka enthusiasts and those just out for a good party. Dozens of bands will play on the festival’s various stages, plus games and competitions galore, including the MassKrug Relay Race, Bier Barrel Race, Bavarian Strong Stein Competition, Dachshund Dash and costume parade, Liederhosen Lauf 5K, a home brew competition, Hammerschlagen Competition and Siegi’s Sausage Eating World Championship.
18th & Boston Block Party SAT., OCT. 24, STARTING AT 1 P.M. 18TH & BOSTON TULSASHRINE.COM $10 IN ADVANCE // $20 AT THE GATE More than 20 bands will play on two stages—one outdoor and one in The Venue Shrine—including Shock G, Humpty Hump, Pee Wee and DJ Fuze of Digital Underground, Andy Frasco & The U.N., We the Ghost, Dirtfoot, Mike Dillon Band, Groovement, All About a Bubble, The Capital Why’s and more.
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Oklahoma Indian Summer Festival THURS., SEPT. 17-SUN., SEPT. 20 BARTLESVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER OKINDIANSUMMER.ORG FREE ADMISSION Indian Summer includes a fine arts market with the works of more than 30 American Indian and Western artists and live performances and storytelling. Friday and Saturday night, an intertribal powwow kicks off with Gourd Dancing and features dance competitions in several age divisions and styles. Performers include motivational speaker and musician Brian Frejo (aka IndiGenius Shock B), rappers Lil Mike and Funny Bone (as seen on America’s Got Talent), DJ Olywurld, Michael Loman and Wounded Knee Skateboarders. The festival also includes cultural demonstrations, the Miss Oklahoma Indian Summer Pageant and the Wellness Warrior Walk.
Illinois River Jam FRI., SEPT. 18-SAT., SEPT. 19 PEYTON’S PLACE, TAHLEQUAH ILLINOISRIVERJAM.COM $40 IN ADVANCE // $50 AT THE GATE // $30 SATURDAY-ONLY The ninth annual Illinois River Jam is a camping and music gathering on the banks of the Illinois River with an emphasis on folk songwriting. Twenty artists will play over two days, including Samantha Crain, Travis Linville, Kyle Reid, Ramsay Midwood, Paul Benjaman, John Calvin Abney and Levi Parham.
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Dia de los Muertos Arts Festival SUN., NOV. 1 LIVING ARTS LIVINGARTS.ORG $5
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This festival celebrates Latino culture and remembrance of loved ones who have died. Dozens of altars dedicated to departed friends, family and loved ones will be on display in the gallery. The festival will also include an art market, skeleton parade, live music, dancing, Mexican food and drink, lectures and workshops.
FRI., SEPT. 18-SUN., SEPT. 20 CHANDLER STONERIVERMUSICFESTIVAL.COM $45 WEEKEND PASS // SINGLE DAY TICKETS START AT $25. While visiting his dad’s land just north of Chandler six years ago, guitarist Dustin Pittsley realized this was the perfect spot for a music festival. That family connection and the lineups featuring mostly Oklahoma artists give Stone River a family reunion feeling. With performances by Pittsley, Jared Tyler, Pilgrim, Wink Burcham, Jacob Tovar, Brad James Band and Randy Crouch, it’s like The Colony on a camping field trip. Don’t miss the late night Family Jam and the Tom Skinner Sunday Gospel Tribute featuring the Red Dirt Rangers.
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Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival THURS., OCT. 1-SAT., OCT. 3 GUTHRIE OIBF.COM $15-$40 SINGLE DAY // $70-$80 3-DAY PASS // $7 PER DAY FOR TENT CAMPING // $12 PER DAY FOR RVS
Art on the Hill FRI., SEPT. 18-SUN., SEPT. 20 ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY, CLAREMORE RSU.EDU FREE ADMISSION After taking a year off, RSU’s art festival returns bigger than ever before. Expanded to three days, Art on the Hill showcases works by artists from throughout northeastern Oklahoma. All proceeds from the festival fund college scholarships.
Gatesway Balloon Festival FRI., SEPT. 18-SAT., SEPT. 19 WILL ROGERS DOWNS, CLAREMORE GATESWAY.ORG FREE ADMISSION Dozens of hot air balloons from around the country will converge in Claremore for Gatesway’s annual festival. The fest includes a competition flight, tethered balloon rides and nighttime balloon glows. There will also be plenty of non-balloon related fun, including live music from Chad Lee and Brian Cole, lawn mower races, horse races, a cupcake contest, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities and more.
Skiatook Pioneer Day Festival SAT., SEPT. 19 SKIATOOK CENTRAL PARK SKIATOOKCHAMBER.COM FREE ADMISSION There’s tons of family fun at this annual carnival in Skiatook. The day starts with a color run, followed by the Pioneer Day Parade. The midway features rides, games, contests, a petting zoo, art showcases and a car show. The stage will host live entertainment, a pizza eating contest, the 60 Second Showdown and more. Just down the street, the Pioneer Day Rodeo begins at 8 p.m.
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The brainchild of three-time National Fiddle Champion Byron Berline, the 20th annual OIBF brings world-class pickers to Guthrie. On the bill this year are Suzy Bogguss, John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band with Herb Pederson, John Randal Stewart & Mark Fain, The Cleverlys, The Blueside of Lonesome, Totte Bergstrom & The Bluegrass Vikings and Byron Berline Band. Don’t miss Friday’s special late night show: John Fullbright, the Red Dirt Rangers All Stars and a tribute to Tom Skinner.
$10 FOR ADULTS, $5 FOR AGES 6-12. // FREE TASTING FOR AGES 5 AND UNDER. There are not too many better ways to kick it with friends than chillin’ and grillin’. You know this. We know this. Sand Springs knows this. Chillin & Grillin BBQ Fest features three competitions: the professionally judged Kansas City Barbeque Society competition, the Oklahoma Barbecue Society Team of the Year Contest, and People’s Choice. The fest also includes music by the Dylan Whitney Band and (why not?) a dodgeball tournament.
National Indian Taco Championship SAT., OCT. 3, 10 A.M.-4 P.M. DOWNTOWN PAWHUSKA FACEBOOK.COM/NITCPAWHUSKA FREE ADMISSION // $5 TO BE A JUDGE Tacos: endlessly variable and, when done right, just as delicious. Pawhuska’s 11th annual festival dedicated to the fry bread variety awards cash prizes for the tastiest in show. Share your knowledge as a taco connoisseur and help decide the People’s Choice Award, then stick around for Indian Dance and Drum competitions and barrel racing.
Oklahoma Bigfoot Symposium SAT., OCT. 3-SUN., OCT. 4 STILWELL COMMUNITY BUILDING MID-AMERICABIGFOOT.COM/ $5 // FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 13. Attention, believers. Head to Stilwell for this annual event dedicated to the research of our big, hairy, elusive friend: Sasquatch. Catch workshops and presentations by researchers from around the country and hands-on demonstrations of the equipment used by the Mid-America Bigfoot Research Center. Learn their techniques, and maybe you’ll be the one to get definitive proof of this reclusive furball.
Chillin & Grillin BBQ Festival SAT., OCT. 10, STARTING AT 11 A.M. RIVER CITY PARK, SAND SPRINGS FACEBOOK.COM/CHILLINANDGRILLIN.US FREE ADMISSION // TASTING KITS COST
Harvest Spoon Chili Festival SAT., OCT. 17 OKMULGEE OKMULGEEMAINSTREET.COM FREE ADMISSION More than just chili, Harvest Spoon Chili Festival features all the staples of a good hometown festival and more. There is, of course, a chili competition, plus a 5K run, pie auction, marketplace, turtle race, car show, pumpkin patch, kids’ rides and activities, and live music. Don’t miss the Okmulgee Rising historic building tour and the screening of Okmulgee’s first 48-Hour Film Fest.
Smokin’ the Fort BBQ and Bluegrass Festival FRI., OCT. 23-SAT., OCT. 24 DOWNTOWN FORT GIBSON FORTGIBSON.COM/MAIN FREE ADMISSION // $7 TASTING KITS “Get down in the oldest town” in Oklahoma at Smokin’ the Fort. Dozens of teams compete in the Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition and people’s choice contest. The festival also features performances by local and regional bluegrass musicians and vendors selling arts, crafts and more.
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DAY 1
Slum Village, Oilhouse, Booomclap, Verse & The Vapors Mon., Sept. 21, 7 p.m.-midnight $15-$50
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Thundercat, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Branjae & the Filthy Animals Tues., Sept. 22, 7 p.m.-midnight $22-$50
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Collaborate and listen Higher Plains Music Festival is a Tulsa miracle by MITCH GILLIAM
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f describing Tulsa as a hip-hop and jazz stronghold sounds like a stretch to anyone, the first-ever Higher Plains Music Festival is likely to turn doubters’ eyes to what they’ve slept on. Sept. 21-22, local genre titans will support Slum Village and Thundercat in a Tulsa-only miracle that’s been a longtime dream for planners Chris Combs and Simon Aleman. A member of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Combs traveled to Switzerland in 2013 for the eclectic Jazzwerkstatt festival, where the embrace of fringe hip-hop sparked his imagination. A week later, he played the Vanguard and spoke with Aleman, who owns the venue, about creating a similar fest here. A Tulsa musician “back when being young wasn’t a thing to do,” Aleman met Combs’ vision with equal enthusiasm. The idea dominated their conversation for years, until Aleman leapt at a chance to book Thundercat. Within a week, an opportunity arose to book Slum Village the preceding night. Knowing their moment had arrived, Combs and Aleman
skimmed some cream from Tulsa’s hip-hop and jazz scene and put Higher Plains on the calendar. If the idea for this fest was to highlight genre-pushing jazz and hip-hop, it’d be hard to imagine a more perfect lineup. Headlining Monday, Slum Village is the rap group originally produced by legendary beat master and founding member J Dilla. Though J Dilla died in 2006 after leaving the group, Slum Village’s music is still largely built on his work. “For this hip-hop generation, J Dilla is their Louis Armstrong,” Combs said. “Everyone wants to sound like him.” Headlining Tuesday, Thundercat is an experimental jazz bassist known for his warp-speed ripping and epic collaboration with Kendrick Lamar—to be extremely brief. In this issue’s “Passing Through” interview (p. 42), Thundercat told Combs that he introduced Lamar to the work of Miles Davis during the recording of To Pimp a Butterfly. Released in March to universal acclaim, Butterfly isn’t just the album of the year, it’s the first
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album in forever to so resoundingly receive the nomination. Both weeping and baring teeth in the shadow of Ferguson and Baltimore, Lamar’s album stuck its claws in our country’s racial nerve endings. For a man who helped shape Butterfly to play Tulsa—a city still divided by the 1921 massacre, lacking an African American Affairs Commission and reeling from the shooting of Eric Harris—is a sobering, but appropriate, honor. Tulsa has long been a city that defies genres, and Higher Plains highlights our revolutionary acts. Monday, the Oilhouse crew showcases six top Tulsa MCs and one of our best DJs; Combs and Jacob Fred bandmate Josh Raymer bring a bizarre electronic assault with Booomclap; and Verse, AKA Derek Clark (also of Oilhouse), returns to the stage with fellow soul virtuosos The Vapors. Tuesday, the genre-bending Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and Branjae & the Filthy Animals open for Thundercat. The timing of the touring acts, and their import for the
Tulsa music scene, are beyond serendipitous. Verse & The Vapors bassist Christon Mason expressed utter disbelief at the opportunity. A longtime fan of Thundercat’s fast-shredding playing (a style employed with world-class musicality by Mason himself), Mason also firmly advertised his respect for Monday’s headliner with his phenomenal March release, Dillafluence. Despite the risk of booking big-ticket artists on weeknights, Aleman said pre-sales for Higher Plains have put him “past the worry point.” The only worry now is that the fest will sell out at the door. If so, Tulsans can expect annual installments of what is certain to be a groundbreaking and nationally envied festival. a HIGHER PLAINS MUSIC FESTIVAL Mon., Sept. 21-Tues., Sept. 22, 7 p.m.-midnight $15-$50 Vanguard thevanguardtulsa.com MUSIC // 41
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t 30, Stephen Bruner, AKA Thundercat, is among the most influential musicians of his generation. A bassist, singer and producer, the California native is widely known for his collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, Suicidal Tendencies, Erykah Badu and others. Bruner grew up in a talented musical family with a love for R&B, jazz, funk and rock—his father, Ron Bruner Sr., has had a successful career on the road and in the studio as a drummer for the Temptations, Diana Ross, The Supremes, Gladys Knight and many more. Like J Dilla and Louis Armstrong before him, Thundercat is having a profound impact on musicians worldwide, regardless of their instrument. When the Voice approached me about this interview, I was ecstatic and insanely nervous (ever seen the SNL skit where Chris Farley interviews Paul McCartney? Yeah, it was like that.) Thundercat was gracious and forgiving of my blundering, and it was an honor to talk with him about his family, jazz, Dilla and more.
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CC: How old were you when you started playing with him? TC: I was around 4 or 5 years old.
Chris Combs: Most people are familiar with your supporting work as a contributor and bassist. How have you transitioned to leading your own group? Thundercat: I felt like it came very naturally. It felt very seamless. It didn’t feel contrived. There were a lot of lessons to be learned. I’m happy the environment I grew up in helped me understand those things, actually. CC: Did you travel or tour with your dad much as a kid? TC: Not with my father. I did play with my dad growing up, though. My dad would have different projects that I would be involved with. He had a Miles Davis tribute band, and he would have me playing with him. I learned just about everything I know from my dad, other than actually playing the bass.
CC: Dang that’s crazy. TC: Yeah, it wasn’t too weird. When I look back, any pictures I ever saw were of me holding some kind of string instrument or something. CC: I’m curious about the recording process on your new EP, The Beyond / Where the Giants Roam. Is a lot of that material recorded live and then manipulated in post-production? TC: I worked a lot with a young dude named Charles Dickerson, also known as Mono Poly, another Brainfeeder artist. He had a lot to do with the sound shaping and the drumming and the ambiance of the album, along with Flying Lotus. It’s mostly electronic, other than my instrument. A lot of it consisted of me and Charles sitting with different things and kind of cycling through ideas. Charles himself is actually a monstrosi-
ty in production. He helped me shape the sound a lot. Then Lotus definitely helped me refine it a bit—change it up, shape it. He would come in and do different things. He’d hear different stuff and add it. CC: So Flying Lotus was involved in a hands-on way with the production? Or was it more of an aesthetic influence? TC: Oh yeah, absolutely hands-on involved. I would record different parts with him. He’d say, “Maybe you should try this…” CC: Who is in your live band that will be coming with you? Is it the trio with Justin Brown on drums and Dennis Hamm on keys? TC: Yeah, that’s them. CC: How much improvising is involved in your live set? Are you stretching out on some things, or is it more tightly arranged? TC: We play through the tunes a lot, but there’s a lot of room for improvisation. I mean, the people
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know the tunes. The fans will be singing the tunes with me. I think they have open minds and listen well, so when I start singing and changing things up on stage, it’s not too far of a stretch for them. CC: That touches on one of my favorite things about what you’re doing. Much of the intention and depth of concept that was present with Miles and Coltrane, Dolphy, Herbie—that vein is so alive in what you’re doing, and you’ve been able to craft this song space for that to exist in that is accessible and still super inspiring. TC: Thank you man, I appreciate that. CC: I feel like I can hear the influence of Miles, Herbie, Jaco and others in your work, maybe some Zappa. Have you had much of a classical element in your upbringing or training? Or has it all been in the jazz realm? TC: Mostly jazz. I mean, it all bleeds through a little bit because of the listening. I listen to a lot of different things. (Maurice) Ravel is one of my favorite composers, and it definitely affects my playing. CC: I feel like there’s a heavy symbiosis between The Beyond / Where The Giants Roam, You’re Dead (Flying Lotus) and To Pimp a Butterfly (Kendrick Lamar). They share a certain language. TC: Oh yeah. CC: Was any of that material recorded at the same time? It feels like there is such a consonant statement between those three albums. TC: Right, right. Honestly, when I look back at it, it just feels like we were all breathing together. They weren’t recorded at the same time. There were things that would bleed over. But more than that, the air was definitely—you could feel it between us. From being with Lotus to being with Kendrick, things just kind of traveled instantly. Kendrick’s production would be so different from Lotus’, but it would all meet in the same place. And I was just happy to be witness to it. I’m grateful. I’m really grateful that they were open enough
to not be scared to go that far into the music. A lot of people said, “Oh that’s too intricate,” or “That’s too eccentric,” or “That’s too this or that.” But to actually let it go and create from such an open standpoint, it allowed it to breathe a bit.
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CC: Yeah, man. There’s not a lot of deliberate “swing” or capitol J “Jazz” or whatever, but Kendrick has such a Coltrane vibe happening through it all, that fire and truth. TC: Yeah, yeah. I remember recording (To Pimp A Butterfly), and it would be 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning, and me, Terrace (Martin) and Sounwave would be going between studios. I remember playing (Kendrick) some Miles and him just standing there and tripping out. He’d hear it and say, “What’s that?” “That’s Miles Davis’ ‘Little Church.’” And he’d say, “Mannnnn.” He’d hang with us there for a bit and listen and trip out, then run off back to recording. It was great to see the level at which he was functioning, directly pulling the influence.
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CC: I’ve heard a story about you hanging with Herbie Hancock and playing him one of Dilla’s Slum Village-era samples that he had never heard. TC: Oh man, it made me so happy—to know that this was a moment that was happening. You can imagine how many people have sampled Herbie over the years. And I thought, there’s no way this dude hasn’t heard “Get Dis Money.” Me and Lotus start scrambling to find it, and we play it for him. He starts putting two and two together and was like, “Hey, that’s ‘Come Running to Me’ off the Sunlight album! Ahhhh!” It almost put everything in perspective—how far in life music can reach. Me and Lotus were both blown away. I’ll never forget it. a
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musiclistings THE BLUESIDE OF LONESOME Thurs., Oct. 1, 7 p.m., Fassler Hall With openers Brewer, Becker & Foster $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Fri., Oct. 2 and Sat., Oct. 3, 3 p.m. Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival, Guthrie, $30-$80. As anyone who caught their sets last year at The Colony and Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival can attest, The Blueside of Lonesome is a great bluegrass band by any standard. That the band is from Japan is inconsequential (though no less remarkable) when you’re listening and dancing to their music. As told in the upcoming “Far Western,” a documentary by James Payne and Matt Leach, country and western music made it to Japan during World War II and have since garnered a diehard fan base there. The first weekend in October, there are three chances to see this history in action. Do not miss them.
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Wed // Sept 16 Amsterdam Bar and Grill – Midnight Run Band – 9 p.m. – ($5) Baker St. Pub – Clint Scholz Cellar Dweller – Brujoroots – 8 p.m. Colony – Tom Skinner’s Science Project Fur Shop – Alcaeus, Goodfella, When the Clock Strikes, Abstract Entity – 7 p.m. – ($5) Inner Circle Vodka Bar – Mark Gibson – 8 p.m. Just One More – Red Grass Mix Co – Mike Cameron Collective – 9 p.m. Soundpony – Darren Keen, Giant Claw, Darku J – 10 p.m.
Thurs // Sept 17 Baker St. Pub – FuZed Boom Boom Room – DJ MO Cain’s Ballroom – One More Time - A Tribute to Daft Punk, DeDboii, Rufus – 8:30 p.m. – ($13) Centennial Lounge – The Plums – 8 p.m. Colony – Honky Tonk Happy Hour Dusty Dog Pub – Chuck Dunlap Enso – Kelli Lynn and the Skillet Lickers – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Cabin Creek – Chad Lee – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Travis Kidd – 3 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Lost On Utica – 7 p.m. Hunt Club – Ego Culture Pickles Pub & Grill – Geezer Jam River Spirit Casino - Five O’Clock Somewhere Bar – Jenny & Mac – 7 p.m. Soundpony – Whocumber Tour Kickoff w/ Who & The Fucks, Cucumber and the Suntans, SWAP MEAT The Shrine – Coco Montoya – 8 p.m. – ($12.25-$20) Vanguard – David Ramirez, Carson McHone – 8 p.m. – ($13-$15) Woody’s Corner Bar – Geena Fontanella
Fri // Sept 18 American Legion Post 308 – Rusty Myers Band Baker St. Pub – Uninvited Guest Cain’s Ballroom – Josh Garrelts, Will Reagan, Zach Winters – 8 p.m. – ($20-$35) Centennial Lounge – Steve Pryor – 9 p.m. Colony – Hosty Duo Dusty Dog Pub – Barry Seal – 8 p.m. Dusty Dog Pub – Creeler Ed’s Hurricane Lounge – Smokin’ Crawdadz – 9 p.m. Gypsy Coffee House – Andrew Michael – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Cabin Creek – Runnin’ On Empty – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Scott Ellison – 5:30 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – The Jumpshots – 9 p.m. Hunt Club – Dante and the Hawks Lokal – Jack Wolf Quartet Mercury Lounge – Troy Cartwright – 10 p.m. Naples Flatbread – Kelli Lynn and the Skillet Lickers – 8 p.m. Nitro Lounge – Roots of Thought, Motherboard, Marie Curie – 9 p.m. 44 // MUSIC
Osage Casino Tulsa - NINE18 Bar – Another Alibi Peppers Grill - South – Don Who? Pickles Pub & Grill – Hurricane Mason PJ’s Bar and Grill – Patrick Winsett and The Foolish Pride Band – 9 p.m. River Spirit Casino - Five O’Clock Somewhere Bar – Zodiac – 9 p.m. Soul City – Dean DeMerritt Jazz Tribe Soundpony – Afistaface! – 10:30 p.m. The Shady Tree – Mike McClure, Red Sawyer The Shrine – First Class Fridays – 9 p.m. – ($10-$15) Vanguard – Jesse Joice, Chloe Johns, Travis Kidd – 8 p.m. – ($10-$25) Westbound Club – Wade Quinton – 8 p.m. Woody’s Corner Bar – DJ Spin – 9:30 p.m.
Sat // Sept 19 727 Club – Barry Seal – 8 p.m. Baker St. Pub – Uninvited Guest Boom Boom Room – DJ MO Centennial Lounge – Steve Pryor – 9 p.m. Colony – Grazzhopper & Nicholas St. James Dusty Dog Pub – James Groves Blues Machine – 8:30 p.m. Gypsy Coffee House – DuperDarren65 – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Cabin Creek – Wilbur Lee Tucker – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Travis Kidd – 5:30 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Imzadi – 9 p.m. Hunt Club – We the Ghost Lambrusco’z - Midtown – Randy Brumley – 12 p.m. Lokal – Joshua Yarbrough – 9 p.m. Magoo’s – Rocket Science Mercury Lounge – Boxcar Bandits – 10 p.m. Nitro Lounge – DedBoii, Madd Catt – 9 p.m. Osage Casino Tulsa - NINE18 Bar – Another Alibi Pickles Pub & Grill – Lindsay Rae River Spirit Casino - Five O’Clock Somewhere Bar – Zodiac – 9 p.m. Roosters Cocktails – Bull Finger – 9 p.m. Sandite Billiards & Grill – Cole Porter Band – 8 p.m. Soundpony – Dr. Rock Doctor – 10 p.m. The Office on Main – EverFade – 9 p.m. The Shady Tree – Austyn King, Brandi Hamilton The Shrine – Chump Change Variety Show – 9 p.m. – ($5) Vanguard – Jack Ketch and the Bilge Rat, The Dirty Mugs, Oldman, Madewell – 9 p.m. – ($5) Westbound Club – Wade Quinton – 8 p.m. Yeti – Zach Short Group CD Release w/ Ectoplasmic Sex Weapon, Tangled Fucking Mess – 9 p.m.
Sun // Sept 20 Baker St. Pub – Mac Ross, Phil Marshall Bohemian Pizza – Mike Cameron Collective – 5 p.m. Colony – Paul Benjaman’s Sunday Nite Thing Dirty Knuckle Tavern – The Blue Dawgs – 3 p.m. Double R Saloon – Sitting Ducks Elwood’s – Brian Pounds – 4 p.m. Fur Shop – Straight Outta Luck, Treetlight Fight – 10 p.m. – ($5) Guthrie Green – Mykal Rose, Riverfield Rocks and Drum Line – 2:30 p.m. Mercury Lounge – Big Shoals – 8 p.m.
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame – Donald Ryan & Kelly Ford – 5 p.m. – ($5-$20) Pickles Pub & Grill – Pub Jam – 7 p.m. Soundpony – DJ Ed – 10 p.m. The Shrine – Elevate - Return of the Queen w/ Geaorgia Me, Obbie West – 7 p.m. – ($12-$15)
River Spirit Casino - Five O’Clock Somewhere Bar – Jimmy Newquist – 7 p.m. The Shady Tree – Well Hung Heart, The Loaded Dice Vanguard – Sidewalk Chalk – 8 p.m. – ($8-$10)
Mon // Sept 21
American Legion Post 308 – Whiskey Bent Band Blue Rose Cafe – Susan Herndon BOK Center – Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Frankie Ballard – 7:30 p.m. – ($36.75-$56.75) Centennial Lounge – Don White – 9 p.m. Colony – Rachel La Vonne Gypsy Coffee House – Marilyn McCulloch – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Cabin Creek – Paul Bogart – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Travis Kidd – 5:30 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Stars – 9 p.m. Hunt Club – Jessica Hunt Band Lennie’s Club – Barry Seal – 8 p.m. Mercury Lounge – Chad Sullins and the Last Call Coalitions – 8 p.m. Osage Casino Tulsa - NINE18 Bar – Imzadi Peppers Grill - South – Th Zigs Pickles Pub & Grill – 6th Avenue River Spirit Casino - Five O’Clock Somewhere Bar – The Mustard Hearts – 9 p.m. Roosters Cocktails – Bootlegger Union – 6 p.m. Slo-Ride – The Blue Dawgs – 9 p.m. Soul City – Echo Bones, Zach Short – 8 p.m. – ($10) Soundpony – Milk and Knives – 10 p.m. The Shady Tree – Jennifer Marriott Band, The Dirtboxwailers The Shrine – Wakeland Reunion, Philip Zoellner Band – 8 p.m. – ($10-$15) Van Trease PACE – Sean Forbes – 7 p.m. – ($15-$25) Vanguard – Skytown CD Release w/ Grind, Young Vines, Summit, Class Zero – 9 p.m. – ($8-$10) Woody’s Corner Bar – DJ Mikey Bee
Colony – Songwriter Night hosted by Cody Clinton Elwood’s – Mark Gibson – 7 p.m. Guthrie Green – Open Mic Night – 7:30 p.m. Hodges Bend – Mike Cameron Collective – 9 p.m. Juniper – Dean DeMerritt and Frank Brown Soundpony – Moths – 10:30 p.m. Vanguard – Higher Plains Music Festival w/ Slum Village, Oilhouse, Booomclap, Verse & The Vapors – 8 p.m. – ($15-$50)
Tues // Sept 22 Centennial Lounge – Josh Yarbrough & Friends – 8 p.m. Elwood’s – Dan Martin – 6:30 p.m. Four Aces Tavern – Calvin Youngblood, Cold Front Fur Shop – The Independents, Black Cat Attack, Cat Dead Details Later, MERLINMASON – 9 p.m. – ($10) Guthrie Green – Tuesday Night Live w/ Scott McQuade – 7:30 p.m. Gypsy Coffee House – Open Mic Night – 7 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Brian Capps – 7 p.m. Hunt Club – Edison Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame – Depot Jazz and Blues Jams – 5:30 p.m. Scotty’s Lounge – Billy Snow Tin Dog Saloon – Eric Aubrey Vanguard – Higher Plains Music Festival w/ Thundercat, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Branjae & t he Filthy Animals – 8 p.m. – ($15-$50)
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Fri // Sept 25
Sat // Sept 26
Baker St. Pub – Bryce Dicus Cellar Dweller – Brujoroots – 8 p.m. Cimarron Bar – Barry Seal – 8 p.m. Colony – Tom Skinner’s Science Project Hunt Club – The Brothers Moore Just One More – Red Grass Mix Co – Mike Cameron Collective – 9 p.m.
Thurs // Sept 24 Baker St. Pub – Drive – 9:45 p.m. Boom Boom Room – DJ MO Centennial Lounge – Gypsy Cold Cuts – 8 p.m. Colony – Jared Tyler Elwood’s – Hosty Duo – 10 p.m. Enso – Carnegie Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Cabin Creek – Shawna Russell – 8 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Scott Ellison – 3 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Traveler – 7 p.m. Mercury Lounge – Tennessee Jet – 8 p.m. Pickles Pub & Grill – Breaking the Band
Boom Boom Room – DJ MO Brady Theater – Buckcherry, Saving Abel, Sons of Texas, Searching for Sanity – 8 p.m. – ($19) Centennial Lounge – Eric Aubrey & Friends – 9 p.m. Cimarron Bar – Rocket Science – 9:30 p.m. Colony – The Wink & Ali Show Gypsy Coffee House – Onyx Owl – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Cabin Creek – Rivers Edge – 9 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Hi Fidelics – 5:30 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Stars – 9 p.m. Hunt Club – FM Pilots Lokal – Dan Martin – 9 p.m. Mercury Lounge – Davis Coen – 8 p.m. Nitro Lounge – Re:Wind w/ DJ Sokmonkey, DJ Badger, DJ Axis, DJ Parasight, VJ Brighty – 8 p.m. – ($5) Osage Casino Tulsa - NINE18 Bar – Imzadi Pickles Pub & Grill – Mojo Risin River Spirit Casino - Five O’Clock Somewhere Bar – The Mustard Hearts – 9 p.m.
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musiclistings Soundpony – DJ Sweet Baby Jayzus – 10:30 p.m. The Shady Tree – Sea of Time The Shrine – Jeff Austin Band – 9 p.m. – ($12.25-$20) Vanguard – Civil Twilight, The Wright Brothers – 8 p.m. – ($1.45-$30) Woody Guthrie Center – Buddy Mondlock – 7 p.m. – ($15-$17)
Sun // Sept 27 18th & Boston – Free Oklahoma – 12 p.m. – (Free outdoor stage, $5 for indoor venues) Bohemian Pizza – Mike Cameron Collective – 5 p.m. Colony – Paul Benjaman’s Sunday Nite Thing Dirty Knuckle Tavern – The Blue Dawgs – 3 p.m. Double R Saloon – Sitting Ducks Downtown Lounge – The Skull, Gulch, Oklahomabres – 8 p.m. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame – Janet Rutland – 5 p.m. – ($5-$20) Pickles Pub & Grill – Pub Jam – 7 p.m. Soundpony – Shawn David McMillen Band – 10:30 p.m.
Mon // Sept 28 Cain’s Ballroom – Blues Traveler, Matt Jaffe & The Distractions – 8 p.m. – ($22-$37) Colony – Songwriter Night hosted by Cody Clinton Guthrie Green – Open Mic Night – 7:30 p.m. Hodges Bend – Mike Cameron Collective – 9 p.m.
Tues // Sept 29 Brady Theater – Twenty One Pilots, Finish Ticket, Echosmith – 7 p.m. – (SOLD OUT) Cain’s Ballroom – Beach House, Jessica Pratt – 8 p.m. – ($25-$40)
CAIN’S BALLROOM Facts and lesser-known knowledge biscuits BY ANDY WHEELER It was built in 1924 as a garage for He-Who-Shall-NotBe-Named. It was bought by Madison W. “Daddy” Cain in 1930 and named the Cain’s Dance Academy (dance lessons were 10 cents). It was the site of the first radio broadcast by The Texas Playboys (arguably the world’s first Rock ‘n’ Roll band). It was in bad shape in 1976 when Larry Schaeffer bought it and re-christened it Cain’s Ballroom. It is the only remaining venue from the ill-fated 1978 Sex Pistols U.S. tour. The drywall that Sid Vicious punched out is still on display in the office. #punkrock The Rodgers family bought Cain’s in 2002, completed its ceiling reconstruction in the summer of 2003 and re-opened that October
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Centennial Lounge – Josh Yarbrough & Friends – 8 p.m. Guthrie Green – Tuesday Night Live w/ Myron Oliver – 7:30 p.m. Gypsy Coffee House – Open Mic Night – 7 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Tulsa - Riffs – Bill Holden – 7 p.m. Lokal – Paul Benjaman Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame – Depot Jazz and Blues Jams – 5:30 p.m. Scotty’s Lounge – Billy Snow Tin Dog Saloon – Jacob Flint
Fri // Oct 2
Baker St. Pub – Miles Williams and the Hammer Down Cain’s Ballroom – GRiZ, Russ Liquid, Louie Lastic – 8 p.m. – ($15-$35) Cellar Dweller – Brujoroots – 8 p.m. Colony – Tom Skinner’s Science Project Just One More – Red Grass Mix Co – Mike Cameron Collective – 9 p.m. Pickles Pub & Grill – Billy Snow
Cain’s Ballroom – Glass Animals, Hinds – 8 p.m. – ($20-$35) Colony – The Adrienne Gilley Band Downtown Lounge – IKILLYA, Final Drive – 5 p.m. Ed’s Hurricane Lounge – The Risky Business Band – 9 p.m. Hunt Club – Whiskey Gene and the Bootleggers, Vox Squadron Mercury Lounge – The Vine Brothers – 12 p.m. Soul City – Mark Gibson – 9 p.m. Soundpony – Lessons in Fresh – 10 p.m. Tulsa State Fair – Colt Ford, BC and the Big Rig, Daniel Jordan, Meggie McDonald Vanguard – In Distress Fest w/ Outline In Color, Victory Heights, Shapist, City Never Sleeps, Keeper, Bring Your Finest, Fortune Favours, NeoRomantics, Obscure Sanity – 3:30 p.m. – ($4-$30) Woody’s Corner Bar – DJ Spin – 9:30 p.m. Yeti – SocietySociety, Swamp Fox, The Bends, American Shadows – 8 p.m.
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Sat // Oct 3
Boom Boom Room – DJ MO Colony – Honky Tonk Happy Hour Downtown Lounge – The Prophets of Addiction – 8 p.m. Fassler Hall – The Blue Side of Lonesome (bluegrass from Japan) w/ Brewer, Becker & Foster – 7 p.m. – ($5-$10) Tulsa State Fair – The Fabulous Mid Life Crisis Band, Lauren Nichols Band, Christine Jude Duo Vanguard – For Today, Fir for a King, Gideon, Phinehas, Silent Planet – 7 p.m. – ($16-$30) Woody’s Corner Bar – Patrick Winsett and The Foolish Pride Band
Boom Boom Room – DJ MO Cimarron Bar – Seven Day Crash – 8 p.m. Colony – The Fights, The Maness Brothers, Lizard Police Fur Shop – 4 Minute Warning + more TBA Gypsy Coffee House – Weather for Strangers – 9 p.m. Hunt Club – BC and the Big Rig IDL Ballroom – Big Smo, Haden Carpenter – 8 p.m. – ($23-$28) Mercury Lounge – The Electric Rag Band – 10 p.m. Soundpony – Soul Night!! w/ Sweet Baby Jayzus – 10 p.m. The Shrine – Live Bachata! Joan Soriano – 10 p.m. – ($20-$25) Tulsa State Fair – Hinder, FuZed, Jay Falkner
Wed // Sept 30
with Dwight YoaKam. A new floor went in around Christmas 2007. In addition to touring shows, Cain’s hosts benefits, private parties and occasional weddings and receptions. With such a diverse roster of talent passing through its doors over the years, the venue has seen tame crowds, lame crowds and a few unholy crowds. Box Office Manager Hunter Rodgers said only two acts have been banned from Cain’s Ballroom: “Insane Clown Posse, because of the use of Faygo (overly-sweetened soft drink that went on the walls and ceilings and everything else that night)—the destruction they bring isn’t worth the time and money that we may make,” said Rodgers. “At one point, we had kinda banned David Allen Coe. There was a time when we first took over where he threw a mic stand from stage and hit somebody in the audience. He has played since then. That didn’t go well either, so he’s definitely not coming back.” a
Vanguard – In Distress Fest w/ ADVOCATE, Vonflicts, DAMP, Martial Law, Home Grown Terror, Rusehc – 3:30 p.m. – ($4-$30)
Sun // Oct 4 Bohemian Pizza – Mike Cameron Collective – 5 p.m. Cain’s Ballroom – Meg Myers, Jarryd James – 8 p.m. – ($15-$30) Colony – Paul Benjaman’s Sunday Nite Thing Dirty Knuckle Tavern – The Blue Dawgs – 3 p.m. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame – Olivia Duhon and the Frank Brown Trio – 5 p.m. – ($5-$20) Tulsa State Fair – Parmalee, Alaska & Madi, Lower 40, Michaela & Michael
Mon // Oct 5 Cain’s Ballroom – Father John Misty, Tess & Dave – 8 p.m. – ($25-$40) Colony – Songwriter Night hosted by Cody Clinton Guthrie Green – Open Mic Night – 7:30 p.m. Hunt Club – John Paul Ratliff, Hector Ultreras, Steven King, Autumn on Javine Tulsa State Fair – For King and Country, FM Pilots, Lucky
Tues // Oct 6 Cain’s Ballroom – Royal Blood, Bass Drum of Death – 8 p.m. – ($20-$33) Guthrie Green – Tuesday Night Live w/ Cynthia Simmons and Dean DeMerritt – 7:30 p.m. Gypsy Coffee House – Open Mic Night – 7 p.m. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame – Depot Jazz and Blues Jams – 5:30 p.m. Tulsa State Fair – Andy Grammer, Grooveyard, Rick Jawnsun Chad (left) and Hunter Rodgers in the Cain’s office GREG BOLLINGER
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When RUDY first came to us, his hair was thinning from malnutrition. After much love and care, this 9-monthold Pinscher mix now weighs in at a healthy 11.6 pounds, and his fur is thick and beautiful. He loves to play with his toys and bounce on his bed like it’s a trampoline. Rudy gets along with other dogs and would love to join a home with a playmate.
TRIS is a happy-go-lucky, 7-month-old kitten who loves to play as much as she loves to nap. She gets along well with children and other cats and loves to chase feathers on a string when she has a playmate. Tris also knows how to keep herself entertained—when alone, she bats around her stuffed mouse to her heart’s content.
The Tulsa SPCA has been helping animals in our area since 1913. The shelter never euthanizes for space and happily rescues animals from high-kill shelters. They also accept owner surrenders, rescues from cruelty investigations and hoarding and puppy mill situations. Animals live on-site or with fosters until they’re adopted. All SPCA animals are micro-chipped, vaccinated, spayed/neutered and treated with preventatives. Learn about volunteering, fostering, upcoming events, adoptions and their low-cost vaccination clinic at tulsaspca.org.
Nine-year-old KIARA might be approaching retirement age, but this beautiful calico still keeps up with the younger crowd. She plays well with other cats and kittens but loves attention from people most of all. She’ll chat your ear off if you scratch her ears or brush her silky fur. Mellow Kiara is looking for a home to live out her senior years in peace.
A 1-year-old Boxer mix, RILEY came to us on her own, presumably hoping we could connect her to a forever home. During the day, she has an endless stream of energy to play and bounce around her kiddie pool. At night, she settles in for serious cuddle time. Riley loves her people and never turns down a good belly rub or back scratch.
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news of the weird by Chuck Shepherd
Government Inaction The streets of Jackson, Mississippi, apparently have potholes that rival the worst in the country, but without adequate budget to fix them, according to Mayor Tony Yarber. His remedy, offered earnestly to constituents in August: prayer. “I believe we can pray potholes away.” (Yarber, elected in 2014, was pastor of the Relevant Empowerment Church.) Questionable Judgments Because temperatures were in the high 90s the last weekend in August, tourists visiting the historical Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland were greeted by the outdoor sprinkler system dousing them near the gates. It was intended as relief, said operators, to keep guests from fainting, but, as one Israeli visitor said, “It was a punch to the gut” — too reminiscent of Auschwitz’s gas chamber. (Jewish prisoners had been marched calmly to their deaths under the pretense that they were only being taken for showers.) DIY dentistry seemed off-limits — until amateur orthodontia got a boost from a 2012 YouTube video in which Shalom DeSota, now 17, praised rubber bands for teeth-straightening. DeSota’s family lacked dental insurance at the time, so the would-be actress experimented by looping rubber bands around two front teeth she wanted to draw together. Many painful days later, she succeeded. The American Association of Orthodontists expressed alarm in August at the video’s recent popularity. So much could go wrong — infection, gum-tearing, detachment between tooth and gums — that DeSota, the organization said, had simply been lucky. Digital World The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction announced in July that it would be exper-
imenting with online phys ed courses for high schoolers. Students would watch videos on certain activities, then engage in them, and later self-report their (as the agency calls it) “mastery.” British police warned in August of a brand-new sex crime based on the iPhone app AirDrop. The app sends text or photos instantly to nearby AirDrop users (who choose to receive from “contacts” or from “everyone”). Thus, perverts can “flash” strangers by posting nude pictures of themselves to reach AirDrop users set carelessly (or purposely!) to “everyone.” Season of Email Muddles All Sherri Smith wanted was copies of background emails about her son (who has a disability) in the files of the Goodrich, Michigan, school system, but the superintendent informed her in June that the Freedom of Information request would cost her $77,780 (4,500 hours of searching — taking two years to complete). (Michigan’s FOI law was somewhat liberalized on July 1, and Smith said she may refile.) After a McKinney, Texas, police officer was filmed pointing his gun at unarmed black teenagers at a pool party in June, the online Gawker Media filed a Public Information Act request for the officer’s records and any emails about his conduct. The city estimated that request’s cost
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at $79,229 (hiring a programmer, for 2,231 hours’ searching — plus “computer time”). Gawker said it would appeal. A Paper Drone The Federal Aviation Administration recently granted (likely for the first time ever) an application to fly a paper airplane. Prominent drone advocate Peter Sachs had applied to conduct commercial aerial photography with his “aircraft” (a Tailor Toys model with a tiny propeller and maximum range of 180 feet), and the agency, concerned with air traffic safety, accommodated by treating the request (unironically?) under the rules for manned flights (that, among other restrictions, Sachs must not exceed 100 mph and must engage a licensed airplane pilot to fly it). “With this grant,” said the “victorious” Sachs, “the FAA has abandoned all logic and sensibility.” Names in the News Charged with choking and punching his fiancee: Mr. Daniel Gentleman, 28 (Prescott, Arizona, May). Charged with killing her husband and burying his body in a manure pile on their farm: Ms. Charlene Mess, 48 (Attica, New York, April). Charged with sexual assault: Mr. Huckleberry Finn (Keene, New Hampshire, July). And prominent in the news (confusingly so) when the Food and Drug Administration approved
the so-called “female Viagra” drug Addyi in August: FDA spokesperson Dr. Janet Woodcock. A News of the Weird Classic (February 2009) Though India is recognized as a world leader in promoting the health benefits of urine, its dominance will be assured by the end of the year (2009) when a cow-urine-based soft drink comes to market. Om Prakash, chief of the Cow Protection Department of the RSS organization (India’s largest Hindu nationalist group), trying to reassure a Times of London reporter in February, promised, “It won’t smell like urine and will be tasty, too,” noting that medicinal herbs would be added and toxins removed. In addition to improved health, he said, India needs a domestic (and especially Hindu) beverage to compete with the foreign influence of Coca-Cola and Pepsi. a
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free will astrology by ROB BREZSNY
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22):
I hope it’s not too late or too early to give you a slew of birthday presents. You deserve to be inundated with treats, dispensations, and appreciations. Here’s your first perk: You are hereby granted a license to break a taboo that is no longer useful or necessary. Second blessing: You are authorized to instigate a wildly constructive departure from tradition. Third boost: I predict that in the next six weeks, you will simultaneously claim new freedom and summon more discipline. Fourth delight: During the next three months, you will discover and uncork a new thrill. Fifth goody: Between now and your birthday in 2016, you will develop a more relaxed relationship with perfectionism. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A “wheady mile” is an obsolete English term I want to revive for use in this horoscope. It refers to what may happen at the end of a long journey, when that last stretch you’ve got to traverse seems to take forever. You’re so close to home; you’re imagining the comfort and rest that will soon be yours. But as you cross the “wheady mile,” you must navigate your way through one further plot twist or two. There’s a delay or complication that demands more effort just when you want to be finished with the story. Be strong, Libra. Keep the faith. The wheady mile will not, in fact, take forever. (Thanks to Mark Forsyth and his book *Horologicon.*) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Trying improbable and unprecedented combinations is your specialty right now. You’re willing and able to gamble with blends and juxtapositions that no one else would think of, let alone propose. Bonus: Extra courage is available for you to call on as you proceed. In light of this gift, I suggest you brainstorm about all the unifications that might be possible for you to pull off. What conflicts would you love to defuse? What inequality or lopsidedness do you want to fix? Is there a misunderstanding you can heal or a disjunction you can harmonize? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Is feeling good really as fun as everyone seems to think? Is it really so wonderful to be in a groove, in love with life, and in touch with your deeper self? No! Definitely not! And I suspect that as you enter more fully into these altered states, your life will provide evidence of the inconveniences they bring. For example, some people might nag you for extra attention, and others may be jealous of your success. You could be pressured to take on more responsibilities. And you may be haunted by the worry that sooner or later, this grace period will pass. I’M JUST KIDDING, SAGITTARIUS! In truth, the minor problems precipitated by your blessings won’t cause any more anguish than a mosquito biting your butt while you’re in the throes of ecstatic love-making. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In this horoscope, we will use the Socratic method to stimulate your excitement about projects that fate will favor in the next nine months. Here’s how it works: I ask the questions, and you brainstorm the answers. 1. Is there any part of your life where you are an amateur but would like to be a professional? 2. Are you hesitant to leave a comfort zone even though remaining there tends to inhibit your imagination? 3. Is your ability to fulfill your ambitions limited by any lack of training or deficiency in your education? 4. Is there any way that you are holding on to blissful ignorance at the expense of future possibilities? 5. What new license, credential, diploma, or certification would be most useful to you? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The story of my life features more than a few fiascos. For example, I got fired from my first job after two days. One of my girlfriends dumped me without any explanation and never spoke to me again. My record label fired me and my band after we made just one album. Years later, these indignities still carry a sting. But I confess that I am also grateful for them. They keep me humble. They serve as antidotes if I’m ever tempted to deride other people for their failures. They have helped me develop an abundance of compassion. I mention this personal tale in the hope that you, too, might find redemption and healing in your own memories of frustration. The time is right to capitalize on old losses.
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NOVICE
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s never fun to be in a sticky predicament that seems to have no smart resolution. But the coming days could turn out to be an unexpectedly good time to be in such a predicament. Why? Because I expect that your exasperation will precipitate an emotional cleansing, releasing ingenious intuitions that had been buried under repressed anger and sadness. You may then find a key that enables you to reclaim at least some of your lost power. The predicament that once felt sour and intractable will mutate, providing you with an opportunity to deepen your connection with a valuable resource. ARIES (March 21-April 19): “More and more I have come to admire resilience,” writes Jane Hirshfield in her poem “Optimism.” “Not the simple resistance of a pillow,” she adds, “whose foam returns over and over to the same shape, but the sinuous tenacity of a tree: finding the light newly blocked on one side, it turns in another.” You have not often had great access to this capacity in the past, Aries. Your specialty has been the fast and fiery style of adjustment. But for the foreseeable future, I’m betting you will be able to summon a supple staying power — a dogged, determined, incremental kind of resilience. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The fragrance from your mango groves makes me wild with joy.” That’s one of the lyrics in the national anthem of Bangladesh. Here’s another: “Forever your skies . . . set my heart in tune as if it were a flute.” Elsewhere, addressing Bangladesh as if it were a goddess, the song proclaims, “Words from your lips are like nectar to my ears.” I suspect you may be awash with comparable feelings in the coming weeks, Taurus — not toward your country, but rather for the creatures and experiences that rouse your delight and exultation. They are likely to provide even more of the sweet mojo than they usually do. It will be an excellent time to improvise your own hymns of praise. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There have been times in the past when your potential helpers disappeared just when you wanted more help than usual. In the coming weeks, I believe you will get redress for those sad interludes of yesteryear. A wealth of assistance and guidance will be available. Even people who have previously been less than reliable may offer a tweak or intervention that gives you a boost. Here’s a tip for how to ensure that you take full advantage of the possibilities: Ask clearly and gracefully for exactly what you need.
MASTER
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Why grab the brain-scrambling moonshine when you may eventually be offered a heart-galvanizing tonic? Why gorge on hors d’oeuvres when a four-course feast will be available sooner than you imagine? According to my analysis of the astrological omens, my fellow Crab, the future will bring unexpected opportunities that are better and brighter than the current choices. This is one of those rare times when procrastination may be in your interest. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As I hike up San Pedro Ridge, I’m mystified by the madrone trees. The leaves on the short, thin saplings are as big and bold as the leaves on the older, thicker, taller trees. I see this curiosity as an apt metaphor for your current situation, Leo. In one sense, you are in the early stages of a new cycle of growth. In another sense, you are strong and ripe and fullfledged. For you, this is a winning combination: a robust balance of innocence and wisdom, of fresh aspiration and seasoned readiness.
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ACROSS 1 Animal’s hide 5 Path set aside for walking 10 Former French currency 15 Cut some slack (with “up”) 19 Largest continent 20 Banish from school 21 Book’s right-hand page 22 Coal furnace waste 23 Expressway access 24 “… with ___ in sight” 25 Boy Scouts ceremony 27 Ruddy 29 After-bath powders 31 Upper-crust types 32 Canola and olive, for two 33 Finger or toe 34 .035 ounces 35 Vehicle with caterpillar treads 38 It’ll make you itch 39 Warm wind of the Rockies 42 Chocolate tree 43 Kind of curve, in math 44 Draped Indian wear (var.) 46 “Go ___ the gold!” 48 Feels remorse 49 Blueprint detail, in short 50 Demands payment 51 Large, round hairdo 52 Portfolio part, for short 53 Dickens orphan 57 Admiral’s command
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DOWN 1 One of Henry VIII’s wives 2 Biblical birthright seller 3 Swing support, sometimes 4 Popular pudding ingredients 5 One next to the last 6 Impulse carriers 7 Approached 80 mph 8 Suffix for “Hallow” 9 Ancient 10 Romps playfully 11 Undergo chemical change 12 Drama divisions 13 Last in line, degree-wise 14 Cliques 15 Type of pie 16 Dismounted 17 Mentally sound 18 Grocery list items 26 Alda and Shepard 28 “Bye bye” 30 ___ Khan 33 Bonehead under a cap 34 Belgium treaty city 35 Cash substitute 36 Pacific island nation 37 Liner trips, e.g. 38 Kitchen strainer’s kin 39 Small container for liquids 40 Say grace 41 “M*A*S*H” setting 43 Church steeple 45 Entrances for colliers 47 Decays 49 Turned on an axis 51 Went ___ for the ride 53 Glossy brown critter 54 The life of ___ (luxurious existence)
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“Trick or ___!” Nutcase Smooth in motion Irene, Marie or Pierre Oscar Wilde’s “Libertatis Sacra ___” Book of maps Drinking sound effects Pea containers Condos, e.g. Play a set with the band Be on the same wavelength Gunwale pin Deviated from a course Put one’s ___ (give an unsolicited opinion) Rife with information Catch some z’s Backpack Troll’s kin Give heed Acorn creator Nautical cry Reflections, of a sort Biology class abbr. Hired hands at Microsoft Jessica or Hope of the movies Rattan craftsperson “Casey at the Bat,” for one Car part Kremlin denial Isn’t able to Theater box “Fourth base” Knowing, as a secret Closely confined (with “up”) Mexican aunt Hem’s partner
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