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Contents

6 FAVORITE HAUNTS 10 STAGE STRUCK ART GALLERIES AND SHOPPING 14 16 FIND YOUR MUSE 20 MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS 26 FUN ON THE WATER SPORTS FOR ALL SEASONS 28 30 PARKS AND REC 32 WHERE TO SHOP 34 WHERE TO EAT THINGS TO DO 38 42 WE GOT THE BEAT Voice’s choices for some of the best places in town

Performing arts groups and venues small and large

Where to view and purchase local and regional art

A peek into the city’s varied museums

Discover Tulsa’s historical depth and beautiful scenery

Activities in and around the area’s lakes and river

Tulsa’s professional and Division I collegiate sports teams

Burn off some energy at one of these recreational spots

The area’s best shopping centers, districts and malls

A map to good meals

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Update your itinerary with local festivals and events

A guide to Tulsa's live music and nightlife

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Favorite haunts Local hangs chosen by The Tulsa Voice staff

WHETHER YOU’RE INTO art, music, movies, shopping, or a good drink, Tulsa is full of gems. Here are some of our favorites.

THE BRADY ARTS DISTRICT

Not long ago, there was little more than a few shining beacons in what’s now known as the Brady Arts District: Cain’s, Caz’s, Gypsy Coffee House. Now you’ll ﬁnd in it the beating heart of the city. No other area of town illustrates so clearly just how much Tulsa has grown in such a short period of time. Guthrie Green, First Friday Art Crawl, the museums, restaurants, bars, and even the seemingly endless party at Soundpony and Yeti all show Tulsa at its best and brightest. Main St & M.B. Brady St thebradyartsdistrict.com

CELLAR DWELLER Hidden in the basement of an old ofﬁce building, the Cellar Dweller—with its red-lit ultra-70s aesthetic and Cheers-like collection of regulars—is the best worst-kept secret in downtown. Sometimes the live music packs enough people in to make the walls sweat. (Or maybe it’s the ghosts sweating. The place is haunted, you know.) The ﬁve-dollar shot of Jameson and PBR (or Old Style) is their staple special, though they sport a great selection of beer, liquor and cocktails. Should a tornado hit, you could hardly do better than a basement full of booze and friends. Just don’t tell anyone. 417 W 7th St facebook.com/thecellardweller

CHERRY STREET FARMERS’ MARKET The beloved bevy of bok choy, berry, and puffy taco-touting vendors at the Cherry Street Farmers’ Market has earned Tulsans’ approval as the best of its kind in town. The honor is well-deserved: the market is one of the few places in Tulsa-proper where you can consistently ﬁnd locally-grown, picked, pickled, 6

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and plated foods from small businesses and farmers. The prices don’t hurt, either. While most think purchasing locally sourced and/or organic food is unaffordable, the Cherry Street Farmers’ Market is actively changing that rhetoric with competitive bundles and bulk pricing. Regardless of the produce cost, the value of engaging directly with the farmers is priceless. A handshake and two cents from the person who grew your food is so much more meaningful than the “paper or plastic” ask at the end of the grocery store conveyor belt. Live tunes from local singer-songwriters, a walkable festival-type environment, kid-friendly vibes, and a generous SNAP beneﬁt program are just a few of the many things that make Cherry Street Farmers’ Market a Tulsa institution. 15th St & Peoria Ave tulsafarmersmarket.org

KENDALL WHITTIER MAIN STREET Kendall Whitter is on the rise. 23 businesses have opened in the neighborhood in the last two years, and it’s now the kind of place you could spend all day and then some. Catch a ﬂick at the famed and historic Circle Cinema. Shop vintage clothing at Jo and June. Pick your poison for a drink at The Beehive Lounge or Fair Fellow Coffee. Have your guitar set up at Guitar Technical Services. Have a day’s worth of delicious Latin meals (breakfast at Pancho Anaya Bakery, lunch at Pollos Asados al Carbon, dinner at Calaveras). Browse the expansive selection at the o.g. Kendall Whittier mainstay, Ziegler Art & Frame. The area has it all, and is poised to continue to grow. Admiral Blvd & Lewis Ave historickwms.com

LIVING ARTS The non-proﬁt Living Arts continues to be a vital presence in Tulsa for the development and exposure of contemporary art and artists, both local and national. Whether it’s exposing patrons to radical new forms of expression with the annual New Genre Arts Festival or

cultural bridge-building with events like the Día de los Muertos festival, Issues of Race, and Voices of Whole People, Living Arts continues to be on the frontlines of building empathy and challenging norms through artistic expression. 307 E M.B. Brady St, livingarts.org

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continued from page 7 most expansive beer selection in town (350+ choices), a separate upstairs smoking section and game room, and a full menu of pub fare like ﬁsh and chips, cottage pie and that famous Wednesday-night $4 burger. Their Harvest Beer Festival, Pub Run, and raucous St. Patty’s Day festivities are day drinking holidays. But McNellie’s appeal is in its familiar—and familial—charms that are always there, every day of the year. Two Locations: 409 E 1st St; 7031 S Zurich Ave, mcnellies.com

RETRO DEN Almost every room in TTV Art Director Madeline Crawford's house has a piece from Retro Den (including the ceramic deer on the lawn). From brass animal trinkets to my most recent purchase on Small Business Saturday (an asymmetrical wooden hutch), it is hard not to fall in love with every item in the store. Co-owners Ashley Palmer and Ashley Daly create looks that you can’t help but envision in your own home. Looking for an easy, personal gift? Pick a loved one’s initials in their favorite font from the huge supply of wooden vintage letters. 1216 S Harvard Ave, retrodentulsa.com

THE RECORD STORES In the Internet Age, the search for new music can feel strangely hollow. Suggestions by algorithm, though often on point, simply cannot compare to the act of physically browsing through music and the human touch of the local record store. For their wide selection and decades of service, Starship Records & Tapes is, for many Tulsans, a life-long record store. That loyalty is met by a knowledgeable staff who, once they get to know your tastes, could point you down a path of glorious discovery. Starship also has a large selection of gifts and things to enhance your listening experience At Holy Mountain, owner Jay Hancock’s relationship with the music is invitingly apparent. With a more specialized selection leaning to the heavier side—though also with plenty of soul, hip hop, indie, and other genres represented—Hancock’s stickered-on 8

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reviews of many records in the store help music that might be unfamiliar ﬁnd the right ears. As an example, here’s his description of Holy Serpent’s eponymous debut: “Fuzzed out, psychedelic stoner doom from Melbourne, Australia. Think Sabbath meet Kyuss. You’re almost there.” Be sure to visit Holy Mountain in its cozy temporary digs above Inner Circle Vodka bar before moving into the highly anticipated Archer Building this spring.

Starship Records & Tapes: 1241 S Lewis Ave facebook.com/starshiprecordz Holy Mountain 410 N Main St, G holymountainmusicandoddities.tumblr.com

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STAGE STRUCK Tulsa’s performing arts scene offers nonstop entertainment.

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AMERICAN INDIAN THEATRE CO. OF OKLAHOMA * 9521 B Riverside Parkway, Box 358; 918-298-2300; facebook.com/aitco

AMERICAN THEATRE CO.

ATC’s productions embrace the unexpected and are more about quality than crowd pleasing. May 12-20, ATC presents “In The Next Room,” a comedy with a prim, Victorian backdrop. Expect to squirm in your seat as a couple is faced with the realities of marriage, medicine and intimacy. The 2016-17 season has big expectations to meet. Two ATC shows from this past season, “Waiting For Godot” and “Mothers and Sons,” won ﬁrst and second place at the Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence. “We continue to strive for productions that are engaging and insightful through a mix of contemporary and classic dramas, comedies and musicals,” says Chief Scenic 10

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Designer Richard Ellis, “combined with the use of the top directors, actors and designers in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the country.” 308 S. Lansing Ave., 918-747-9494, americantheatrecompany.org

BRADY THEATER V

105 W. M. B. Brady St., 918-582-7239, bradytheater.com

BROKEN ARROW COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE * V

1800 S. Main St., Broken Arrow; 918-258-0077; bacptheatre7471.wix.com/bacp

BROKEN ARROW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER V

701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow; 918-259-5778; brokenarrowpac.com

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS *

7506 E. 91st St., 918-477-7469, celebrityattractions.com

CERTAIN CURTAIN THEATRE *

certaincurtaintheatre@gmail.com, whycertainly.wordpress.com

CHAMBER MUSIC TULSA *

2210 S. Main St., 918-587-3802, chambermusictulsa.org

CHOREGUS PRODUCTIONS * 5272 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 236; 918-295-5965; choregus.org

CLARK YOUTH THEATRE *

4825 S. Quaker Ave., 918-746-5065, clarkyouththeatre.com

COMEDY PARLOR

328 E. First St., 918-921-3535, comedyparlor.com

COX BUSINESS CENTER

100 Civic Center, 918-894-4350, coxcentertulsa.com

ECHO THEATRE CO. * Illuminate. Inspire. Stimulate. That’s the motto of this relative newcomer company, led by some of Tulsa’s most experienced actors. Focusing on new and re-envisioned works, Echo Theatre Co. aims to ﬁll the need for socially conscious, original work in Tulsa.

The company will present the Reverb Play Festival from April 21-23. Featuring “dangerous works for a dangerous world,” selected plays will deal with timely social justice themes: racism, sexism, homophobia, immigration, violence and more. All the plays will be new, unproduced works, so audiences are guaranteed a fresh, oneof-a-kind experience. Also coming in spring 2017 are two collaborations with Spotlight Children’s Theatre: “Fairytale Academy” and “Abuela’s Tales.” “Fairytale Academy” tackles tough subjects like bullying but remains lighthearted. “Abuela’s Tales” will feature original music by local legend Rebecca Ungerman and will be performed in both English and Spanish. “An engaged audience listens truthfully, feels deeply and thinks critically in regard to the world around them,” says Artistic Director Machele Miller Dill. “The work we do serves as an impetus to the engaged audience to go out and effect change.”

American Theatre Co.’s “Mothers and Sons” by Terrance McNally

870-918-4371, echotheatreco@gmail.com, echotheatreco.org

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1511 S. Delaware Ave., encore-tulsa.com V

117 N. Boston Ave., 918-574-2421, greenroomok.com/ﬂyloft

GRACE ANN PRODUCTIONS *

1125 E. Eighth St., 918-491-3410, graceann.org

G RATED THEATER *

918-344-9877, facebook.com/gratedtheater

HARDESTY CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION V

1901 W. New Orleans St., Broken Arrow; 918-712-5327; tulsaballet.org

HELLER THEATRE CO.

LORTON PERFORMANCE CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA V

1956 Utica Square, #108; 918-609-0482; hellertheatreco.com

550 S. Gary Place, 918-631-5722, lpc.utulsa.edu

HENTHORNE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER V

THE LOONY BIN

4825 S. Quaker Ave., 918-746-5065

IDL BALLROOM

230 E. First St., 918-551-7447, idlballroom.com

LIGGETT STUDIO

314 S. Kenosha Ave., 918-585-1234

LIVING ARTS OF TULSA

307 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-585-1234, livingarts.org

6808 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 234; 918-392-5653; tulsa.loonybincomedy.com

MARY GLASS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER V

12901 E. 86th St. N., Owasso; 918-274-3420; owassops.org/arts.cfm?subpage=72665

MIDWESTERN THEATRE TROUPE *

NIGHTINGALE THEATER

1416 E. Fourth St., 918-633-8666, nightingaletheater.com

ODEUM THEATRE CO. *

918-607-5625, odeumtheatrecompany@gmail.com, odeumtheatrecompany.com

OWASSO COMMUNITY THEATRE CO. *

P.O. Box 1241, Owasso; 918-237-1656; octok.org

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PORTICO DANCE THEATRE * Portico Dance Theatre has exciting new projects on the horizon. The contemporary dance company’s next full-length piece, “Animalia,” is set to premiere in June 2017. Unlike previous Portico works, the performances will not be held in a traditional theater, but rather in more unusual settings around town. The details are subject to change, so be sure and keep an eye on the website. For choreographer Nina Madsen, “Animalia” is truly a passion project. “The goal is to recreate the dynamics of a specific animal — jungle cat, flamingos, spider, scorpion, jellyfish, elephants and peacocks — without being too literal,” she says. The project will raise money for various animal charities. Portico offers free, adult dance classes on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Fly Loft, 117 N. Boston Ave. All levels are welcome. Another unique aspect of the group is its incorporation of aerial dance techniques; ongoing classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays. “Aerial dance incorporates vertical as well as horizontal movement paths,” says Board President Linda Davis. “The fabric has its own motion, which changes the way a dancer must move in response.” 19917 E. 44th Place, Broken Arrow; 405-596-8767; porticodance.org

SAND SPRINGS COMMUNITY THEATRE * P.O. Box 1528, Sand Springs; 918-245-1355; sandspringstheatre.com

SAPULPA COMMUNITY THEATRE * V

124 S. Water St., Sapulpa; 918-227-2169; sapulpatheatre.org

SCIANNA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT CASCIA HALL V 2520 S. Yorktown Ave., 918-746-2680, casciahall.org

SIGNATURE SYMPHONY AT TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE * 10300 E. 81st St., 918-595-7777, signaturesymphony.org

STUDIO K AT TULSA BALLET

1212 E. 45th Place S., 918-749-6030, tulsaballet.org

THEATRE ARTS INC. * V

1405 N. Aspen, Broken Arrow; 918-258-2543; theatreartstulsa.com

In the 1970s, a group of local actors decided to do something about the lack of diversity in Tulsa’s theater scene. The result of their efforts became Theatre North. “Theatre North gives voice to Tulsans of African descent,” says Executive Director Maybelle Wallace. “Only we can tell our stories in an authentic voice.” In 2017, these stories include the plays “Court-Martial at Fort Devens” (Feb. 1012) and “Spunk” (May 27, June 2-3). Both productions will take place at the Tulsa PAC, 110 E. Second St. Wallace is particularly excited about “Court-Martial at Fort Devens,” written by Jeffrey Sweet and based on true events. Set during World War II, this inspiring drama follows a group of young black women who joins the Women’s Army Corps. When they are demoted from medical technicians to cleaning duty, two of them decide to stand up and ﬁght back. “It is an important illustration of how the dominant class can overpower and destroy the dreams and aspirations of the most vulnerable in society,” Wallace says.

1212 E. 45th Place S., 918-749-6030, tulsaballet.org

P.O. Box 6255, 918-814-1311, facebook.com/theatrenorthtulsa

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THEATRE POPS *

TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Established in 1989, Theatre Pops focuses on presenting contemporary stories with relevant messages. “My personal mission is to put the community in community theater,” says board member Cecilia Wessinger, who spearheaded such efforts as creating a PSA to deal with the themes of suicide and bullying in “Heathers the Musical” and registering audience members to vote during the political drama “All the Way.” Celebrate a belated Valentine’s Day with a one-of-a-kind performance of Andrew Lippa’s “The Wild Party,” (Feb. 17-19, 2426) at IDL Ballroom, 230 E. First St. It’s less slow jams and roses, more hot jazz and gunshots. Then, celebrate Easter the unorthodox way with performances of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.” This contemporary play by Stephen Adly Guirgis follows the court case that decides the fate of the biblical traitor. “We want to push the boundaries of theatergoers’ experiences,” says Artistic Director Meghan Hurley, “through new works, immersive dinner theater and community outreach.” 918-902-6339, theatrepops.org

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TULSA BALLET *

TULSA CAMERATA *

2210 S. Main St., 918-960-0380, tulsacamerata.org

TULSA CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATRE * 918-595-7732, tcccst.blogspot.com

TULSA LATINO THEATER CO. *

918-361-5386, tulsalatinotheater.com

TULSA LITTLE THEATRE

1511 S. Delaware Ave., 918-749-0020, tulsalittletheatre.com

TULSA MODERN MOVEMENT *

1545 S. Harvard Ave., Unit B; 877-460-0422; tummdance.org

TULSA OPERA *

1610 S. Boulder Ave., 918-587-4811, tulsaopera.com

TULSA ORATORIO CHORUS * P.O. Box 2915, tulsachorus.com

110 E. Second St., 918-596-7122, tulsapactrust.org V

101 E. Third St. and 110 E. Second St., 918-596-7111, tulsapac.com

TULSA PROJECT THEATRE * P.O. Box 626, 918-770-6679, tulsaprojecttheatre.com

TULSA REPERTORY MUSICALS * P.O. Box 4310, 918-744-7340, tulsamusicals.com

TULSA SPOTLIGHT THEATER * V

1381 Riverside Drive, 918-587-5030, spotlighttheater.org

TULSA SYMPHONY *

117 N. Boston Ave., Suite 201; 918-584-3645; tulsasymphony.org

WALTER ARTS CENTER AT HOLLAND HALL SCHOOL V

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

VANTREASE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE V 10300 E. 81st St., 918-595-7777, tulsacc.edu/campus-locations/vantrease-pace

YOUTH ONSTAGE *

918-625-2165, youthonstage.net

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JULY 14-16, 2017 NOV. 17-19, 2017

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Art Galleries & Shopping View works from talented local and regional artists

108 CONTEMPORARY

108 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-895-6302, 108contemporary.org

ACCENT PICTURE FRAMING AND GALLERY KingsPointe Village, 6008 S. Yale Ave., 918-495-3550, facebook.com/accentpictureframing

THE ANTIQUARY

3024 E. 15th St., 918-582-2897

CHELSEA GALLERY

1639 E. 15th St., 918-582-5601

CHRIS MANTLE 1307 E. 15th St.

JOSEPH GIEREK FINE ART

1342 E. 11th St., 918-592-5432, gierek.com 108 Contemporary

LIVING ARTS OF TULSA

307 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-585-1234, livingarts.org

LOVETTS GALLERY AND FRAMING

The Farm Shopping Center, 6528 E. 51st St., 918-664-4732, lovettsgallery.com

M.A. DORAN GALLERY

3509 S. Peoria Ave., 918-748-8700, madorangallery.com

NATIVE AMERICAN ART

317 S. Main St., #100, 918-584-5792

PIERSON GALLERY

1311 E. 15th St., 918-584-2440, piersongallery.com

TULSA ARTISTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; COALITION GALLERY Tulsa Glassblowing School

9 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-592-0041, tacgallery.org

TULSA GLASSBLOWING SCHOOL

19 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-582-4527, tulsaglassblowing.org

TULSA INDIAN ART MARKET

5014 S. Sheridan Road, 918-664-0626, indianarttulsa.com

ZARROW CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION

124 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-631-4400, gilcrease.org/zarrow

ZIEGLER ART AND FRAME

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Find your muse

MORGAN WELCH

A range of museums encourages learning at any age.

Alexandre Hogue Gallery of Art The University of Tulsa, 2935 E. Fifth St., 918-631-2739, artsandsciences.utulsa.edu

The Alexandre Hogue Gallery at the University of Tulsa School of Art hosts exhibits and lectures by nationally recognized and emerging artists, TU alumni and current art students and faculty. Exhibitions run during the academic year. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Exhibitions and lectures are free and open to the public.

AHHA – Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa Hardesty Arts Center 101 E. Archer St., 918-584-3333, ahhatulsa.org

AHHA, a contemporary art gallery and multipurpose space, features contemporary pieces by local and regional artists. It has two creative studios, a family studio that hosts monthly activities and a third-ﬂoor terrace for event rental that overlooks downtown. An exhibition schedule is posted on AHHA’s website. 16

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10 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday and Friday; noon-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

Cherokee Heritage Center

21192 S. Keeler Drive, Park Hill, Oklahoma; 918-456-6007; cherokeeheritage.org Located near Tahlequah, the seat of the Cherokee Nation, the Cherokee Heritage Center includes a Trail of Tears exhibition, a reconstructed Indian Territory-period town, the Cherokee National Archives and the Cherokee Family Research Center. Another highlight is Diligwa: 1710 Cherokee Village, which allows visitors to learn about the lifestyles of Cherokees who lived more than 300 years ago. Visitors can witness daily life as they are guided through interpretive stations where tribal experts demonstrate crafts, tell stories and explain Cherokee ways of life. Tahlequah is a little over an hour southeast of Tulsa. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; closed Mondays from December-February; closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Admission is $8.50, adults; $5, children; $7.50, seniors and students.

Discovery Lab – Tulsa Children’s Museum

560 N. Maybelle Ave., 918-295-8144, tulsachildrensmuseum.org Discovery Lab, Tulsa’s only children’s museum, offers a hands-on experience for toddlers through preteens. Families can create and experiment with various materials at The Workshop. Children can play in “Tulsa Tape & Tunnels,” an exhibit inspired by the system of tunnels under Tulsa’s downtown streets. Exhibits rotate two to three times a year. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday. General admission is $6; free, members and children under 2.

Gilcrease Museum

1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road, 918-596-2700, gilcrease.org Gilcrease Museum is one of the country’s best facilities for the preservation and study of American art and history. The museum continued on page 18

Victor Higgins, The Race, oil on canvas, c.1930, GM 0137.2424

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draws thousands of visitors from around the world to view the world’s largest, most comprehensive collection of artifacts of the American West. The museum also offers an unparalleled collection of Native American art and artifacts, as well as historical manuscripts, documents and maps. Beyond the museum, themed gardens have been developed on 23 of the museum’s 460 acres. Gilcrease also offers tours, workshops, musical events, lectures and a restaurant open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; public tours daily at 2 p.m.; closed Mondays and Christmas Day. Admission is $8, adults; $6, seniors age 62 and older; $6, active-duty military; $5, students; free, children under age 18 and members.

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

5 S. Boston Ave., 918-928-5299, okjazz.org Oklahoma jazz musicians are recognized and honored here, and works in jazz, blues and gospel art are documented, preserved and displayed. The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame moved into its downtown Tulsa “Oklahoma Jazz Depot” during summer 2007. The facility houses a library, listening kiosks, classrooms, a Hall of Fame pictorial gallery and a performance hall. Call for tours or information. Enjoy free live jazz music from 5:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays, at “Jazz Jam”; free live blues music follows from 8-10 p.m. Museum is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday-Friday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday; by appointment, Saturday; noon-7 p.m., Sunday; closed major holidays. Sunday concert series is 4-7:30 p.m. Donations are welcome. Museum admission is free; event admission varies.

Oral Roberts University Prayer Tower and Willard Elsing Museum

ORU Learning Resource Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., 918-495-6262, prayertower.oru.edu, elsing.oru.edu A central landmark of the Oral Roberts University campus is its 200-foot prayer tower. The Willard Elsing Museum, located inside the ORU Learning Resource Center, has been called “Tulsa’s hidden gem,” with a large exhibition of priceless minerals and natural crystal formations, as well as Native American pieces and Asian artwork. Don’t miss the 31-ton, 90-foottall sculpture of praying hands that welcomes visitors to campus. Prayer tower hours: noon-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Museum hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. 18

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Philbrook Museum of Art

Philbrook Downtown

One of Tulsa’s most beautiful neighborhoods is the setting for Philbrook Museum of Art, an Italianate villa built on 23 lush acres by oilman Waite Phillips and his wife, Genevieve. Philbrook, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has evolved from a grand family estate to one of America’s ﬁnest art museums, showcasing collections from around the world. Numerous educational programs for all ages, a diverse permanent collection, traveling exhibits, the La Villa restaurant and lush gardens draw more than 150,000 visitors per year.

This satellite campus, an extension of the sprawling midtown museum, allows Philbrook more space to display its ever-growing Native American and contemporary art collections. Located in the Brady Arts District, this modern two-story museum dedicates its main lower gallery to contemporary exhibits. The second ﬂoor presents the Eugene B. Adkins Collection of Western and Southwestern art as well as a selection from Philbrook’s Native American collection. Smaller galleries throughout the museum allow for more frequently changing exhibits. An exhibition schedule is posted online.

2727 S. Rockford Road, 918-749-7941, philbrook.org

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; open until 8 p.m., Thursday; closed Monday and major holidays. General admission is $9; $7, seniors, students and groups of 10 or more; free, members, youth under age 18 and active-duty military with ID. Guests who present a Bank of America card are admitted free the ﬁrst full weekend of each month.

116 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-749-7941, philbrook.org

11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. General admission is $7; $5, seniors age 62 and older and groups of 10 or more; free, members, youth under 18 and active-duty military with ID. Guests who present a Bank of America card are admitted free the ﬁrst full weekend of each month. All guests are admitted free from 6-9 p.m. on the ﬁrst Friday of each month.

Gilcrease Museum

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

2021 E. 71st St., 918-492-1818, jewishmuseum.net The region’s largest Jewish museum, the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art features distinctive architecture and beautiful artwork. The museum also includes educational exhibits and programs on Jewish culture, history, religion and art, from ancient times to present-day Oklahoma, including the Kaiser Holocaust Exhibition. Additional galleries host international exhibitions and those from the museum’s collections. Docent-led tours for large groups are available upon request. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Closed Saturday and all Jewish holidays. Admission is $6.50, adults; $5.50, seniors; $3.50, students under age 21; $3 each, groups of 10 or more; free, members, teachers with school ID, all uniformed service members and “Blue Star families.”

Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., 918-834-9900, tulsaairandspacemuseum.org

Travel through time and space at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium, which displays every era of Oklahoma aviation. The scientiﬁc exhibits and aircraft collection tell the story of Tulsa’s ongoing improvements in aerospace technology. With hands-on activities, ﬂight simulators

and a trip through distant galaxies and stars in the planetarium’s 50-foot dome theater, visitors are guaranteed an uplifting experience. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday and most holidays. Planetarium opens at 11 a.m. Admission is $15, adults; $12, seniors and military with ID; $10, ages 5-17; free, 4 and under.

Tulsa Historical Society and Museum

2445 S. Peoria Ave., 918-712-9484, tulsahistory.org Located in an early Tulsa oilman’s former mansion, the museum boasts two ﬂoors of ever-changing exhibits from its extensive collection of more than 5,000 photographs, books, maps, documents, graphics, costumes and architectural remnants from Tulsa’s past. Ongoing virtual exhibits explore the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot, Tulsa’s art deco architecture and public art. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sunday, Monday and major holidays. Admission is $5, adults; $3, seniors; free, members, students and children.

Woody Guthrie Center

102 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-574-2710, woodyguthriecenter.org Home to the national Woody Guthrie Archives and the Bob Dylan Archives, the Woody Guthrie Center delivers an interactive learning experience about the life and music of the famous folk musician. The center features a lyric-writing station, music

bar, interactive map, Guthrie’s instruments and more. Oklahoma’s only permanent Dust Bowl exhibit also is housed at the center, and a temporary gallery hosts frequently changing installations. Research access to the Woody Guthrie Archives is by appointment only. An event schedule is available at woodyguthriecenter.org/events. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., the ﬁrst Friday of the month. Admission is $8, adults; $7, seniors 55 and older and students with college ID; $6, youth 5-17, military and groups of 10 or more; $5 each, school groups; free, children under 5.

Zarrow Center for Art and Education

124 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-631-4400, gilcrease.utulsa.edu/explore/zarrow An anchor of the Brady Arts District, the Zarrow Center is afﬁliated with the University of Tulsa’s School of Art, TU’s Division of Lifelong Learning and Gilcrease Museum. The three-story center spans 18,000 square feet in a former paper warehouse and has been renovated to include classrooms, art studios, gallery space and a reception area for events. Check the Zarrow Center’s online calendar for a schedule of new exhibitions each month. Various art programs also are planned throughout the year for adults, families and homeschool students. Noon-6 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Admission is free; some programs have fees. 2017 CIT Y GUIDE 19

Must-see Attractions A UNIQUE TULSA EXPERIENCE IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.

Admiral Twin Drive-In

7355 E. Easton St., 918-878-8099, admiraltwindrivein.com Arguably Tulsa’s most recognizable theater, the Admiral Twin Drive-in has risen from the ashes — literally — after a ﬁre destroyed its wooden screen tower in 2010. The original screen, built in 1951, was a Tulsa mainstay for decades and is featured in the 1983 movie “The Outsiders.” The new drive-in, which reopened in June 2012, shows a double feature every night during the summer months or as weather permits. Sound is transmitted through your radio, so sit in your vehicle or bring lawn chairs and blankets. Pets on leashes are welcome. A concession stand sells typical movie treats as well as hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken strips. Showtimes vary. Check schedule and plan to arrive 30 minutes to an hour and a half early, depending on the day. Admission is $7, adults; $3, children ages 3-11.

Cherokee History Tours

777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 877-779-6977; visitcherokeenation.com Visit the Trail of Tears exhibit at the Cherokee Heritage Center; see historical properties such as the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum and the Cherokee National Prison; or tour the Murrell Home, Oklahoma’s last antebellum plantation house. The tour 20

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departs from either the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa in Catoosa or the Cherokee Nation Gift Shop at the Tribal Complex at 17725 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah. Lunch is included. Museum is open 10 a.m-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, from Sept. 16-June 14, and Monday-Saturday from June 15-Sept. 15. All-day and half-day tours are available Tuesday-Friday for groups of 10-26 people. Full-day tours are $42.40 per person; half-day tours are $31.80.

Creek Council Oak Tree

East 18th Street and South Cheyenne Avenue, tulsapreservationcommission.org/ nationalregister/buildings For centuries, the Creek Council Oak Tree, Tulsa’s birthplace, has stood strong and tall. Under this tree in 1836, the Lochapoka Creek Indians kindled a ceremonial ﬁre using live coals they had carried from their Alabama homeland over the Trail of Tears. Under the branches of this great oak was Tulsa’s ﬁrst city hall. Today, it is preserved as a park that includes an ethno-botanical garden and several commemorative sculptures.

Downtown walking tours These nonproﬁts offer walking tours to explore the city’s art deco architecture and downtown network of underground tunnels. Tulsa Foundation for Architecture: Themed

tours are on the second Saturday of each month and usually start at Topeca Coffee in the Mayo Hotel, 115 W. Fifth St., at 10 a.m. $10 per person. For more information, email amanda@tulsaarchitecture.com. Tulsa Historical Society: Tours are on the last Friday of the month (except for November and December, when they are moved up a week to avoid holiday conﬂicts) and start at the southeast corner of East Fifth Street and South Boston Avenue at 10 a.m. $5 per person; reservations required. Call 918-712-9484. Private group tours and self-guided tours also are available; visit tulsahistory.org.

Expo Square

4145 E. 21st St., 918-744-1113, exposquare.com Each fall, people from all parts of the city, state and country journey to Expo Square for the Tulsa State Fair. This well-loved tradition of more than 100 years attracted an estimated 1.2 million attendees in 2015. Expo Square hosts myriad other events throughout the year, including prominent livestock shows, craft shows, consignment events and a weekly ﬂea market. Welcoming visitors to the venue is the Golden Driller, a 76-foot-tall, 43,500-pound monument to Tulsa’s oil industry. Visit the Expo Square website for event calendar.

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Fair Meadows

Expo Square, 4609 E. 21st St., 918-743-7223, exposquare.com/fairmeadows See live horse racing on the Fair Meadows track during summer meets and simulcast racing from tracks around the nation in the state-of-the-art simulcast Racing and Sports Bar. Opens at 5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, in June and July. Racing and sports bar hours vary daily depending on race schedule.

Guthrie Green

111 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-574-2421, guthriegreen.com Though a relative newcomer to the Tulsa landscape, the Brady Arts District’s award-winning public space has already made its way into the hearts and routines of locals. Food Truck Wednesdays (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) are a foodie favorite, and the many fitness classes and frequent concerts are all free — true to the vision of the space’s creator, the George Kaiser Family Foundation — keeping health nuts and music lovers satisfied. Open daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Check the website for specific event times.

Mabel B. Little Heritage House and Greenwood Cultural Center 322 N. Greenwood Ave., 918-596-1026, greenwoodculturalcenter.com

In its glory days, Tulsa’s Greenwood District stretched for 35 blocks and was the largest and richest of Oklahoma’s more than 50 black communities — so wealthy, in fact, that Greenwood was known as “Black Wall Street.” Shops bustled by day and clubs wailed blues and jazz by night. Today, the Greenwood Cultural Center and the Mabel B. Little Heritage House present a permanent history of the district.

wildlife sanctuary. Volunteers lead recurring tours throughout the month. Guided tours are available by appointment. The visitor center has hands-on exhibits of area plants and wildlife.

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; Saturdays by appointment; closed major holidays.

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Oklahoma Aquarium

300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks; 918-296-3474; okaquarium.org With eight exhibit galleries and more than 1 million gallons of water, you can see the many mysterious and wonderful creatures of the ocean that now make their home right here in Oklahoma. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., daily; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday; closed Christmas. $15.95, adults; $13.95, seniors 62 and older and military; $11.95, children 3-12; free, children under 2.

Oxley Nature Center

8 a.m.-5 p.m., daily; closed most City of Tulsa holidays. Free admission; $2, Mohawk Park entry fee weekends April-October.

POSTOAK Canopy Tours Oklahoma’s ﬁrst and only zipline canopy tour is an adrenaline rush from the get-go. The tour takes thrill seekers and nature lovers soaring above the treetops along a network of more than 3,865 feet of cable line. Seven platforms provide a bird’s eye view of northeastern Oklahoma’s magniﬁcent Osage Hills, the surrounding plains and Tulsa’s cityscape. Advance reservations are required. Various times Saturday and Sunday as well as Friday when school is not in session; closed from Thanksgiving-March and some major holidays. $79 per person, ages 16 and up; $69, ages 1015; $69 per person, groups of 8 or more. continued on page 22

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Redbud Valley Nature Preserve 16150 Redbud Drive, Catoosa; oxleynaturecenter.org/redbud.htm The Redbud Valley Nature Preserve is a place of quiet beauty and rugged scenery. On the 1-mile trail, you’ll see plants and animals found nowhere else in northeastern Oklahoma. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; closed major holidays. Free admission.

Route 66 Historical Village 3770 Southwest Blvd. Driving through southwest Tulsa, you might be surprised to see the locomotive and oil derrick that comprise the Route 66 Historical Village. The Frisco 4500 provided passenger service daily from St. Louis to Tulsa to Oklahoma City from 1942-47, and for years greeted visitors at the Tulsa Zoo. Today the restored locomotive awaits visitors eager to learn about the history and development of Tulsa’s oil, reﬁning and transportation industries. The oil derrick, which stands as the tallest derrick in North America at 154 feet, commemorates the 1901 oil discovery in nearby Red Fork that started Tulsa on its path to become the one-time “Oil Capital of the World.” Future plans for the village include a visitor center with restrooms, a restaurant with additional seating in dining cars attached to the Frisco 4500 and a replica of a depot from southwest Tulsa’s early railroad days. Open daily. Free admission.

Safari Joe’s H20 Water Park 4707 E. 21st St., 918-749-7385, safarijoesh2o.com Cool off with towering water slides, a wave pool, a ﬂoat ride and a children’s pool. The park, formerly called Big Splash, reopened in 2016 under new ownership, with several new attractions as well as old favorites. Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and noon-6 p.m., Sunday. Admission is $20, adults; $15, children. On Sunday, tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for kids. Concessions, lockers and tube rentals are available for additional fees. continued on page 24 22

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Tulsa Botanic Garden

3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive, 918-289-0330,tulsabotanic.org The Tulsa Botanic Garden sits on 170 acres of prairie and woodlands, with rolling hills offering panoramic views of sunrises, sunsets and skyscrapers. When the garden is complete, guests will be able to explore 60 acres, including a lake, a lotus pool and an allseasons garden. Until then, visitors can enjoy the Sarah G. Allison Lake Trail, the Children’s Discovery Garden and the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces, displaying a diverse collection of ornamental and ﬂowering plants. Hike the 1-mile nature trail through the Cross Timbers Forest, Prairie and Persimmon Grove; attend one of the garden’s myriad activities for children and adults; and enjoy the natural beauty of the Osage Hills. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday. $8, age 13 and up; $4, children 3-12; free, members and children under 3.

Tulsa Garden Center, Woodward Park and Municipal Rose Garden 2435 S. Peoria Ave., 918-746-5125, tulsagardencenter.com Stroll through the flora of the Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden between Woodward Park and the Tulsa Garden Center. The park, a wooded 45 acres in the heart of Tulsa, boasts azaleas, tulips, dogwoods, redbuds and flower and herb gardens that attract nature lovers all year long. In 2015, the garden unveiled $500,000 in landscaping updates that also make the venue handicapped accessible. At the Tulsa Garden Center, you’ll find a Victorian conservatory and 3-acre arboretum. The Garden Center’s Linnaeus Teaching Garden is a unique demonstration garden in Woodward Park that gives visitors a chance to improve their gardening skills. The Garden Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

Tulsa Port of Catoosa and Maritime Education Center 5350 Cimarron Road, Catoosa; 918-266-2291; tulsaport.com

The Tulsa Zoo

The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is the head of the 445-mile McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System that links Tulsa with the world and foreign ports by way of the Mississippi River and Port of New Orleans. The Maritime Education Center features displays and exhibits that teach children and adults about the port’s functions and purpose. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; closed some holidays. Call ahead for group tours. Free admission.

Tulsa Zoo 6421 E. 36th St. N. (Mohawk Park),918-669-6600, tulsazoo.org Experience the wild side of Tulsa at its zoo, which has been named one of the nation’s best. Located on 84 acres in Mohawk Park, the zoo features more than 3,000 animals in exhibits ranging from an award-winning African penguin habitat to an interactive tropical rainforeste. Visitors can enjoy the children’s petting zoo, education areas, restaurants and concessions, the Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve, live animal presentations, a ride on the Safari Train and a gift shop to buy a “zoovenir” when the day is done. The 5-acre Lost Kingdom exhibit, which will feature the Hille Foundation Tiger Bridge — where visitors can safely observe a critically endangered tiger species — is scheduled to open in late spring 2017. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily; closed Christmas Day and the third Friday in June. $10, age 12-64; $6, age 3-11; $8, age 65+; free, children 2 and under. 24

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Fun on the water VISIT ONE OF THESE LAKES OR RIVERS FOR ACTIVITIES OR A RELAXING DAY.

Grand Lake

Arkansas River In April 2016, Tulsa citizens approved several improvements to the Arkansas River, including two low-water dams and beautiﬁcation along the river bank. The dams will create lakes within the river, increasing the river’s potential as a recreation destination. One of the dam areas near Jenks will even incorporate a boat dock and pedestrian bridge. The other dam project is a rebuilding of the current Zink Dam and will complement the neighboring A Gathering Place for Tulsa, an iconic 100-acre public space along the river. Drivers take note: The Riverside roadway, as well as a portion of the River Parks trails, is closed from East 21st to 41st streets as crews work on A Gathering Place. Phase 1 of the project is set to open late this year. South of the construction zone, visitors still have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the many walking and cycling trails, splash pads, parks and playgrounds along the Arkansas River. Flows north to south, west of downtown, through most of Tulsa proper. 26

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Grand Lake

Fort Gibson Lake

Created in 1940, Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is ideal for water activities, including boating, skiing, swimming, sailing and ﬁshing. While not on the water, visit the area’s museums, golf courses, shops and communities. Grand Lake is managed by the Grand River Dam Authority.

With its lakeshores only 5 miles from the historic Fort Gibson site, this lake is a popular destination for local anglers and fall foliage and wildlife spectators. The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park and the park itself are popular destinations, with a golf course, riding stables, hiking trails, nature center, disc golf course and marina.

918-782-4726, grandlake.com

Located about one hour northeast of Tulsa. Take Interstate 44 east toward Joplin, with multiple exits available for Grand Lake.

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Located about an hour southeast of Tulsa. Take Oklahoma 51 east through Wagoner.

Lake Eufaula

Keystone Lake

Lake Eufaula is the largest manmade lake in Oklahoma and has more than 600 miles of shoreline. Although the lake is known for its outstanding ﬁshing, Lake Eufaula State Park offers visitors a nature center, golf course, hiking trails and more. Nearby towns Eufaula and Krebs are great places to spend an afternoon or enjoy an evening meal.

For a weekend getaway or just a day of fun in the sun, Keystone Lake, west of Sand Springs, offers ﬁshing, boating, skiing, swimming, camping — for RV and tents — cabins and hiking trails. Bordered by Osage, Creek and Tulsa counties, Keystone is easily accessed from Highway 412. The lake is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

918-689-7751, lakeeufala.com

Located about 1 1/2 hours south of Tulsa. Take Oklahoma 51 and the Muskogee Turnpike east to U.S. Highway 69 South.

918-865-4991, keystoneok.com

Located 10 minutes west of Tulsa.

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Lake Tenkiller

918-487-5252, laketenkiller.com Located near the Cherokee Hills Scenic Byway, Lake Tenkiller is known for some of the clearest water in Oklahoma, attracting those who love to ﬁsh, boat, swim and experience nature. While in the area, many visit the Cookson Wildlife Management Area to see Oklahoma wildlife. Numerous hiking and biking trails surround the lake and outlying area.

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Located about 1 1/2 hours from Tulsa. Take Oklahoma 51 and the Muskogee Turnpike east. Take U.S. Highway 62 east across the Arkansas River to State Highway 10 South.

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918-456-3251 (Upper Illinois), 918-487-5252 (Lower Illinois) Divided into the Upper and Lower, the Illinois River provides a wealth of options for ﬁshing and nature junkies. The Upper Illinois is known for its scenic river and has proved to be a popular rafting destination, with numerous outﬁtters available along the waterway. The Lower Illinois is one of two year-round trout streams in Oklahoma, stocked weekly March through the Fourth of July and biweekly the rest of the year. The Upper Illinois River is located about 1 1/2 hours east of Tulsa. Follow Oklahoma 51 and the Muskogee Turnpike to U.S. Highway 62 east through Tahlequah. The Lower Illinois River is located about 1 1/2 hours southeast of Tulsa. Travel east on Oklahoma 51 and the Muskogee Turnpike to U.S. Highway 64 east toward the Gore area.

Skiatook Lake

918-396-3170, greatertulsa.com/skiatook/skiatooklake.htm Skiatook Lake and its dam were completed in 1984 to maintain flood control, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife. With its picturesque bluffs, the lake is the perfect setting for boating, swimming, hunting, fishing and camping. For a more sophisticated lodging and entertainment option, visit the nearby Osage Casino-Skiatook on Highway 20, just west of U.S. Highway 75. The casino features a boutique 33-room, full-service hotel with a pool and fitness room, a restaurant, a sports bar and a convenience store. The property also has more than 2,500 square feet of meeting and convention space. Located half an hour northwest of Tulsa. Take Highway 75 north, followed by Highway 20 west.

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Sports for all seasons Tulsa offers spectator sports for fans of all kinds, any time of the year. BY DOUG EATON

TULSA’S COLLEGIATE DIVISION I SPORTS UNIVERSITY OF TULSA FOOTBALL September through November

Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, 3112 E. Eighth St., 918-631-4688, tulsahurricane.com

TU MEN’S BASKETBALL November through March

Donald W. Reynolds Center, 3208 E. Eighth St., 918-631-4688, tulsahurricane.com

ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL November through March

Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., 918-495-6000, oruathletics.com

COURTESY

ORU BASEBALL

Tulsa Roughnecks FC

TULSA DRILLERS

April through September The Tulsa Drillers, the AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, provide the opportunity to “watch tomorrow’s major leaguers today.” The team has enjoyed success on the field, making it to the Texas League Playoffs seven of the past 12 years. ONEOK Field, which some have called one of the nicest and most fan-friendly stadiums in AA baseball, is in the heart of downtown Tulsa in the midst of restaurants and trendy clubs. A “splashzone” with water sprays and jets keeps the kids cool on warm game days, and a playground behind centerfield also can entertain antsy children. The ONEOK Field experience offers something special every night of the week for fans of all ages. Visit the Drillers website for a schedule of promotions and giveaways. ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave., 918-744-5901, tulsadrillers.com

TULSA ROUGHNECKS FC March through September

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downtown Tulsa and ONEOK Field in 2015 with the Tulsa Roughnecks Football Club. The Roughnecks name is not only a salute to the area’s oil industry, but also the namesake of the previous Roughneck soccer franchise that gave Tulsa its ﬁrst — and only, to date — major league sports title. The previous version of the Roughnecks claimed the 1983 Soccer Bowl Championship and captured the energy and enthusiasm of many Tulsans, even drawing more than 30,000 fans to a game in old Skelly Stadium. The Roughnecks FC boasts its own unique fan club, the Roustabouts. Pregame rituals include tailgating in front of the stadium before leading a “March to the Match” to ONEOK Field to cheer on the team. ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave., 918-744-5901, tulsaroughnecksfc.com

TULSA OILERS

October through April The Tulsa Oilers are entering their third season as a member of the ECHL AA hockey league. The combination of an exciting and competitive team coupled with a premier arena consistently places the Oilers among the league’s leaders in attendance.

February through May

J.L. Johnson Stadium, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., 918-495-6000, oruathletics.com

Since it opened in 2008, the Oilers have been the main tenant of the BOK Center, one of the most admired arenas in minor league hockey. BOK Center, 200 N. Denver Ave., 918-632-7825, tulsaoilers.com

TULSA ATHLETICS May through July

Soccer is traditionally a low-scoring sport. However, the semi-pro Tulsa Athletics are doing their best to change that mindset and bring even more excitement to soccer fans. Founded in 2002, the Athletics compete in the National Premiere Soccer League in the fourth tier of American soccer. Players for the As typically have ties to the Tulsa soccer community, whether that means playing for local club, high school or college teams. Several of the Athletics have played for the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University. 918-633-1990, tulsaathletics.com

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Parks and Rec

Find endless opportunities to enjoy athletics in Tulsa. PARKS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS

Dust Bowl

With 140 public parks and six community centers, the City of Tulsa provides visitors and residents with ample recreational opportunities. During the summer months, children can cool off in one of the many free splash pads and water playgrounds scattered throughout the city. Find a city park near you with the City of Tulsa’s Parks Finder at maps.cityoftulsa. org/parksfinder. Runners and cyclists will find plenty of trails and paved paths throughout Tulsa River Parks’ 800 acres of land stretching along the Arkansas River. Visit riverparks.org for a map of trails and parks along the river, as well as road closures associated with A Gathering Place for Tulsa, a 100-acre public space opening its first phase later this year along Riverside Drive.

PUBLIC GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGES Bailey Ranch Golf Club 10105 Larkin Bailey Blvd., Owasso; 918-274-4653; baileyranchgolf.com Battle Creek Golf Club 3200 N. Battle Creek Drive, Broken Arrow; 918-355-4850; battlecreekgolf.net Cherokee Hills Golf Club 770 S. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 918-384-7600; hardrockcasinotulsa.com/golf Forest Ridge Golf Course 7501 E. Kenosha Ave., Broken Arrow; 918-357-2282; forestridgegolf.com

South Lakes Golf Course 9253 S. Elwood Ave., Jenks; 918-746-3760; southlakesgolf.com White Hawk Golf Club 14515 S. Yale Ave., Bixby; 918-366-4653; whitehawkgc.com The Woods Golf Course 11872 S. 274th E. Ave., Coweta; 918-486-3117

BOWLING

Lit’l Links Golf Club 11915 S. 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow; 918-481-3673; litllinks.com

Andy B’s 8711 S. Lewis Ave., 918-299-9494, andybtulsa.com Broken Arrow Lanes 4701 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow; 918-455-4616; brokenarrowlanes.com Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge 211 S. Elgin Ave., 918-430-3901, dustbowltulsa.com Main Event 7830 S. Santa Fe Ave. W., 918-447-1200, mainevent.com/locations/tulsa-ok

Mohawk Park Golf Course 5223 E. 41st St. N., 918-425-6871, tulsagolf.org

AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S. Sheridan Road, 918-627-2728, amf.com/sheridanlanesok

Page Belcher Golf Course 6666 S. Union Ave., 918-446-1529, tulsagolf.org

SKATE PARKS

LaFortune Park Golf Course 5501 S. Yale Ave., 918-496-6200, lafortunegolfclub.com Links Golf and Athletic Club 11500 S. Links Court, Bixby; 918-369-6035; lindseymanagement.com

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Nienhuis Skate Park 3201 N. Ninth St., Broken Arrow; 918-259-6550; brokenarrowok.gov

River Skate Park 464 W. 23rd St., 918-596-7275, cityoftulsa.org SkateNorth 2910 E. 56th St. N., 918-596-2100, cityoftulsa.org

TRAMPOLINE PARKS Sky Zone Tulsa 8306 E. 61st St., 918-877-7700, skyzone.com Spring Town Trampoline Park 8314 E. 71st St., 918-505-4453, springtowntrampolinepark.com

OTHER Hard Knocks laser tag 6808 S. Memorial Drive, #128, 918-893-5788, indoorwar.com LaserQuest laser tag 2909 S. Sheridan Road, 918-663-5551, laserquest.com Paintball Adventure Games Inc. 10242 S. 49th W. Ave., Sapulpa; 918-224-1055; pbadventuregames.com Helmzar Challenge Course 1006 N. Quaker Ave., 918-595-2875

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Where to shop

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COURTESY

Find most anything at the city’s boutiques, shopping centers and malls.

POPULAR SHOPPING DISTRICTS

SHOPPING CENTERS

Brookside

Jenks, America

The Boxyard

East 32nd to 41st streets on South Peoria Avenue, brooksidetheplacetobe.com

West of the Arkansas River on South 96th Street, jenks.com

3rd St. and S. Frankfort Ave. tulsaboxyard.com

Take a stroll down this district full of interesting boutiques, art galleries, the modern shops of Center 1, plus plenty of upscale dining. A luxurious shopping experience during the day transforms into a neon avenue as Tulsans ﬂock to bars for a night on the town.

Travel back in time as you wander through antique shops and tearooms in historic downtown Jenks. This “Antiques and Crafts Capital of Oklahoma” also features RiverWalk Crossing on the bank of the Arkansas River, which offers shopping and dining choices.

Cherry Street/15th Street

Rose District

East 15th Street, east of South Peoria Avenue

North Main Street in Broken Arrow, rosedistrict.com

The newest shopping destination in town consists of over a dozen businesses housed in repurposed shipping containers. Along with the beloved Dwelling Spaces and JoeBot’s Coffee, The Boxyard is home to clothing boutiques Beau & Arrow, East + West, geek haven The STEMcell, Sole Massage, a barber shop, and more. Coming soon to The Boxyard are two highly anticipated bars: Open Container, from the guys behind Hodges Bend and Saturn Room, and Wirwar, a Belgian Honky Tonk co-owned by rock n’ roller J.D. McPherson.

This distinctive area, at one time considered the suburbs east of Tulsa, draws visitors seeking ﬁne dining, home decor and beautiful architecture. Boutiques, salons and a Saturday morning farmers’ market during the growing season make this district an interesting place to wander.

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Drop by this recently revived historic destination for shopping and nightlife. Try some delicious pizza at Andolini’s Pizzeria before heading to Pinot’s Palette for a paint and wine party perfect for a girls’ night out or date night. You also can start your weekend early at the district’s farmers’ market every Saturday morning from April to September.

The Farm Shopping Center East 51st Street and South Sheridan Road, farmshoppingcenter.com The centerpiece of this charming shopping area is a restored rustic barn, adding to the

village square-like feel. Park your car and spend some time exploring the blend of more than 40 national, regional and local retailers, including Pier 1 Imports, Massoud’s Jewelry, Espigares Watches and Clocks and Ted’s Pipe Shoppes Ltd. Hungry? Choose from a variety of eateries, such as Margaret’s German Restaurant and Deli, Villa Ravenna and Gelateria STG, where you can ﬁnd a sweet selection of cold treats.

Kings Landing 9900 Riverside Parkway, kingslandingtulsa.com This shopping center offers diverse shops and gourmet dining along the Arkansas River. Along with an enjoyable atmosphere, Kings Landing shops include Luxe Home Interiors, Push Pedal Pull, J. Cole Shoes and Red Rock Canyon Grill.

KingsPointe Village East 61st Street and South Yale Avenue, kpvtulsa.com

The Boxyard

Cherry Street Farmers' Market

This outdoor shopping center includes casual and gourmet dining, sporting goods and interior design stores, and a salon. Shop during the day and wrap up with dinner at McGill’s or Pei Wei.

The Plaza For dining, The Plaza has it all, with restaurants featuring Italian, deli and Asian fare. For early risers or those who need a relaxed place to hang out in the evening, The Plaza also is home to Nordaggios, one of Tulsa’s signature coffee roasters. Shopping opportunities include The Vintage Pearl, which specializes in hand-stamped jewelry, and Nielsen’s Gifts, where shoppers can ﬁnd a wide variety of high-end items.

Promenade Mall East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue, tulsapromenade.com JCPenney, Macy’s and Dillard’s anchor this spacious shopping mall, complete with a food court, a variety of specialty shops and a 12-screen movie theater.

Shops of Seville East 101st Street and South Yale Avenue, shopsofsevilletulsa.com Stop by when you are in the mood for Spanish colonial-style architecture and quaint boutiques. Upscale shops such as Donna’s Fashions and Canterbury Lane Gifts are full of the latest fashions and gift ideas. Two charming bistros offer distinct dining experiences.

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East 81st Street and South Lewis Avenue

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Utica Square

East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue

East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue, uticasquare.com

Catch the newest ﬂick at the AMC 20 movie theater, buy your pet a treat at Wagology or browse to your heart’s content at Barnes and Noble in this popular shopping center. Other stores include Old Navy, Ulta and a TGI Friday’s restaurant.

Tulsa Hills West 71st Street and Highway 75, shoptulsahills.com Located in west Tulsa across the Arkansas River, the sprawling Tulsa Hills is one of the metro area’s newest shopping havens. The district includes anchors Target, Belk, Famous Footwear and Marshalls, along with restaurants such as Chili’s and Hideaway Pizza.

This Tulsa original offers a delightful combination of local and national shops and upscale restaurants. The meticulously landscaped outdoor shopping center features English telephone booths, wrought-iron benches and Old World clocks. During the summer, the square features live outdoor entertainment on Thursday evenings.

Woodland Hills Mall East 71st Street and South Memorial Drive, simon.com/mall/woodland-hills-mall The largest mall in the region, Woodland Hills offers more than 165 shops, including some not offered anywhere else in Tulsa, such as Lolli and Pops gourmet confectionary. JCPenney, Sears, Macy’s and Dillard’s make this mall a shopper’s paradise. 2017 CIT Y GUIDE 33

Where to Eat Pearl District

Freeway Cafe Ike’s Chili JJ’s Gourmet Burger Cafe Lola’s Caravan The Phoenix Café Papa Ganouj El Rancho Grande Soul City

Greenwood Abear’s Fat Guy’s Lefty’s on Greenwood Wanda J’s

North Tulsa Amsterdam Bar & Grill Admiral Grill Bill & Ruth’s Christy’s BBQ Evelyn’s Golden Saddle BBQ Steakhouse Hank’s Hamburgers Harden’s Hamburgers Hero’s Subs & Burgers Los Primos Moonsky’s Cheesesteaks and Daylight Donuts The Restaurant at Gilcrease White River Fish Market

TU/Kendall Whittier Big Al’s Health Foods Bill’s Jumbo Burgers Billy Ray’s BBQ Brothers Houligan Calaveras Mexican Grill Cancun International Restaurant Corner Café Duffy’s Diner El Rio Verde Florence Park Cafe Fuel 66 Freddie’s Hamburgers Guang Zhou Dim Sum Jim’s Coney Island Las Americas Lone Wolf Bahn Mi Lot a Burger Maxxwell’s Restaurant Mr. Taco Oklahoma Style BBQ Pancho Anaya Bakery Pie Hole Pizza Pollos Asados al Carbon Rib Crib BBQ & Grill Route 66 BBQ Route 66 Subs & Burgers 34

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Roosevelt's on Cherry Street

Tacos Don Francisco Tally’s Good Food Cafe

Blue Dome Albert G’s Bar & Q Bramble Dilly Diner El Guapo’s Cantina Fassler Hall Jinya Ramen Bar Joe Bots Coffee Juniper Lambrusco’z McNellie’s STG Pizzeria & Gelateria Tallgrass Prairie Table White Flag Yokozuna

Deco District Atlas Grill Billy’s on the Square Boston Avenue Grill Deco Deli Elote Café & Catering Mod’s Coffee & Crepes Roppongi Tavolo The Vault

Downtown 624 Kitchen and Catering All About Cha Stylish Coffee & Tea Baxter’s Interurban Grill Bohemian Pizzeria The Boiler Room The Boulder Grill Café 320 Casa Laredo Coney Island Daily Grill Foolish Things Coffee Grand Selections for Lunch The Greens on Boulder Lassalle’s New Orleans Deli Lou’s Deli MADE Market in the DoubleTree by Hilton Mazzio’s Italian Eatery MixCo Naples Flatbread & Wine Bar Oneok Café Oklahoma Spud on the Mall Seven West Café Sheena’s Cookies & Deli Steakfinger House The Sushi Place Tabouli’s Ti Amo Topeca Coffee Torero Williams Center Café

West Tulsa Arnold’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers Burger House Charlie’s Chicken Jumpin J’s Knotty Pine BBQ Hideaway Pizza Linda Mar Lot a Burger Monterey’s Little Mexico Ollie’s Station Pachac Peruvian Food Rib Crib BBQ & Grill Sandwiches & More Union Street Café Westside Grill & Delivery

Terwilleger Heights Bill & Ruth’s Blue Rose Café Burn Co. BBQ The Chalkboard Dalesandro’s Elwoods Mansion House Café Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili La Villa at Philbrook

Midtown Albert G’s Bangkok Thai Super Buffet Bravo’s Mexican Grill Brothers Houligan Celebrity Restaurant Daylight Donuts Supershop Eddy’s Steakhouse Evolve Paleo Chef Felini’s Cookies & Deli Golden Gate Jimmy Hula’s Mario’s Pizza Mary Jane’s Pizza Mr. Nice Guys My Thai Kitchen NYC Pizza

PJ’s Sandwich Shoppe Phill’s Diner Sushi Train Trenchers Delicatessen Umberto’s Pizza

Brookside Biga Billy Sims BBQ Bin 35 Bistro Blue Moon Bakery and Café Bowl-n-Spoon Cereal Bar Bricktown Brewery The Brook Brookside By Day Brookside Cookhouse Café Ole Café Samana Charleston’s Claud’s Hamburgers Cosmo Café & Bar Crow Creek Tavern Doc’s Wine and Food Egg Roll Express Elmer’s BBQ In the Raw J Bradley’s Keo La Hacienda Lambrusco’Z To Go Mondo’s Ristorante Italiano Old School Bagel Café Pei Wei Asian Diner Pure Food and Juice R Bar & Grill Rons Hamburgers & Chili Señor Tequila Shades of Brown Starbucks Sumatra Coffee Shop Super Wok Sushi Hana Japanese Fusion Virgola The Warehouse Bar & Grill

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Cherry Street Andolini’s Pizzeria Café Cubana Chimi’s Mexican Food Chipotle Mexican Grill Coffee House on Cherry Street D’Vina Genghis Grill Hideaway Pizza Jason’s Deli Kilkenny’s Irish Pub & Eatery La Madeleine Lucky’s Restaurant Mary’s Italian Trattoria Mi Cocina Noodles & Company Oklahoma Kolache Co. Palace Café Panera Bread Phat Philly’s The Pint Qdoba Mexican Grill Roka Roosevelt’s SMOKE. Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Tucci’s Café Italia

Utica Square Brownies Gourmet Burgers Fleming’s Goldie’s Patio Grill McGill’s Olive Garden P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Pepper’s Grill Polo Grill Queenie’s Café and Bakery Starbucks Stonehorse Café Wild Fork

Woodland Hills Asahi Sushi Bar Baker Street Pub & Grill Billy Sims BBQ Bistro at Seville Bluestone Steahouse and Seafood Restaurant Brothers Pizza Bucket’s Sports Bar & Grill Charlie’s Chicken Chuy’s Chopsticks El Tequila Fat Daddy’s Pub & Grille Fat Guy’s Burger Bar Fish Daddy’s Seafood Grill Fuji FuWa Asian Kitchen Firehouse Subs The Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse Haruno Hungry Howie’s Pizza In the Raw on the Hill Jameson’s Pub Jason’s Deli Jay’s Original Hoagies Keo Kit’s Takee-Outee La Roma Lanna Thai Logan’s Road House Louie’s Mandarin Taste Marley’s Pizza Mekong River Mi Tierra Napoli’s Italian Restaurant Oliveto Italian Bistro Ri Le’s Rib Crib BBQ & Grill Ridge Grill Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili Savoy Shogun Steakhouse of Japan Texas de Brazil Ti Amo Italian Ristorante Wrangler’s Bar-B-Q Yasaka Steakhouse of Japan Zio’s Italian Kitchen

Brady Arts District Antoinette Baking Co. Bull in the Alley Caz’s Chowhouse Chimera Coney Island Elgin Park Draper’s Bar-B-Cue Gypsy Coffee House Hey Mambo The Hunt Club Laffa Lucky’s on the Green Mexicali Border Café Oklahoma Joe’s Prairie Brew Pub Prhyme Downtown Steakhouse The Rusty Crane Sisserou’s Spaghetti Warehouse The Tavern 36

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I-44/BA Interchange Big Anthony’s BBQ Bill & Ruth’s Subs Billy Sims BBQ Binh-Le Vietnamese Boston Deli Brothers Houligan Chop House BBQ Chopsticks D’Oro Pizza Desi Wok Fiesta Cozumel Gogi Gui Growler’s Sandwich Grill Hideaway Pizza Himalayas – Aroma of India Ichiban Teriyaki Jumbo’s Burgers La Roma Pizza

Las Bocas Las Tres Fronteras Le Bistro Sidewalk Cafe Mamasota’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar Monterey’s Little Mexico Margaret’s German Restaurant Mazzio’s Italian Eatery Nelson’s Buffeteria Pho Da Cao Pickle’s Pub Rice Bowl Cafe Rib Crib BBQ & Grill Roo’s Sidewalk Café Savoy Sezchuan Express Shawkat’s Deli & Grill Speedy Gonzalez Grill Spudder Steak Stuffers USA Tacos Don Francisco Thai Siam Tokyo Garden The Tropical Restaurant & Bar Viet Huong Villa Ravenna Watts Barbecue Yutaka Grill & Sushi Buffet

East Tulsa Al Sultan Grill & Bakery Big Daddy’s All American Bar-B-Q Birrieria Felipe Bogey’s Casa San Marcos Casanova’s Restaurant Charlie’s Chicken Cherokee Deli Darby’s Restaurant El Centenario El Gallo Loco El 7 Marez El Refugio Azteca Super Taqueria Fiesta Del Mar Flame Broiler Frank’s Café Fu-Thai Garibaldi’s The Gnarley Dawg Hatfield’s Jay’s Coneys Josie’s Tamales Kimmy’s Diner Korean Garden Leon’s Smoke Shack Lot a Burger Maria’s Mexican Grill Mariscos Costa Azul Mariscos El Centenario Mekong Vietnamese Pho Da Cao Pizza Depot Pizza Express Porky’s Kitchen Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili RoseRock Cafe Señor Fajita Seoul Restaurant Shiloh’s of Tulsa Shish-Kabob & Grill Stone Mill BBQ & Steakhouse

Tacos San Pedro Taqueria la Cabana Timmy’s Diner

South Tulsa BBD II Baja Jack’s Burrito Shack Bamboo Thai Bistro Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders Bodean Seafood Restaurant The Brook Camille’s Sidewalk Café Cardigan’s Charleston’s Cimarron Meat Company Dona Tina Cocina Mexicana El Guapo’s El Samborsito Elements Steakhouse & Grille Eritrean & Ethiopian Cafe The Fig Café and Bakery First Watch Five Guys French Hen Gencies Chicken Shack Gyros by Ali Hebert’s Specialty Meats Helen of Troy Hideaway Pizza Jamil’s India Palace Kirin The Krazy Olive La Crêpe Nanou La Flama Leena’s Mediterranean Grill Mahogany Prime Steakhouse Masa McNellie’s South City Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas Napa Flats Wood Fired Kitchen Nordaggio’s Coffee OK Country Donut Shoppe Pita Place Redrock Canyon Grill Ripe Tomato Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili Siegi’s Sausage Factory Sura Korean and Japanese Cuisine Sushi Hana Japanese Fusion Thai Village Tres Amigos Mexican Grill & Cantina White Lion Whole Foods Yokozuna Zio’s Italian Kitchen

Rose District, B.A. Andolini’s Pizzeria Daylight Donuts Fiesta Mambo Franklin’s Pork & Barrel In The Raw Sushi Main Street Tavern McHuston Booksellers & Irish Bistro Nouveau - Atelier de Chocolat Romeo’s Espresso Café The Rooftop Toast Breakfast and Brunch

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THINGS TO DO

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Update your itinerary with local festivals and events.

Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival

JANUARY 27-29 Green Country Home and Garden Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., coxradiotulsa.com 30-Feb. 5 Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., tulsaboatshow.com

FEBRUARY 6 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com 28 Mardi Gras Celebration Blue Dome District, downtown

MARCH

17-19 2017 NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship Rounds 1 and 2 BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave., bokcenter.com Date TBA Herb Day in Brookside East 41st Street and South Peoria Avenue, facebook.com/herbdayinbrookside Date TBA Redfork Native American Film Fest TCC West Campus, 7505 W. 41st St., facebook.com/redforknaff

APRIL 1 Kendall Whittier Food Truck Festival East Admiral Place and North Lewis Avenue, historickwms.com

3 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com

7 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com

4-5 Big 12 Wrestling Championship BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave., bokcenter.com

7-8 SpringFest Garden Market and Festival Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., tulsagardencenter.com

9-12 Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., tulsahba.com 10-12 Women’s Living Expo Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., womenslivingexpo.com 17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Blue Dome District, downtown

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13-15 Easter Island Music Festival Valley Park Sports Complex, 6802 OK-20, Keetonville; easterislandfestival.com 15 Tulsa Roots Music Bash Guthrie Green, 111 E. M. B. Brady St., tulsarootsmusic.org

18-23 Bare Bones International Film Festival Muskogee, barebonesﬁlmfest00.tripod.com 21-23 Reverb Play Festival echotheatreco.org 21-23 Spring Home and Outdoor Living Expo Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St., springhomeexpo.com 23-29 Woody Guthrie Center Fourth Anniversary Celebration Woody Guthrie Center, 102 E. M. B. Brady St., and Guthrie Green, 111 E. M. B. Brady St., woodyguthriecenter.org 29-May 1 Germanfest German-American Society of Tulsa, 2301 E. 15th St., gastulsa.org 29-June 4 Oklahoma Renaissance Festival The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee; okcastle.com

MAY May through August, every Thursday night Summer’s Fifth Night Concerts Utica Square, East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue, uticasquare.com 5 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com

5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration Downtown, downtowntulsaok.com

Blue Dome Arts Fest

5-6 Tulsa Overground Film and Music Festival Brady Arts District, tulsaoverground.com 7-11 Tulsa International Balloon Festival Tulsa Raceway Park, 3101 N. Garnett Road, facebook.com/tulsaibf 13 MisFest River West Festival Park, riverparks.org 18-21 Tulsa International Mayfest Downtown, tulsamayfest.org 19-21 14th Annual Blue Dome Arts Festival Blue Dome District, downtown, bluedomearts.org 21 Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival Brady Arts District, downtown, thehopjam.com Date TBA Rocklahoma 1421 W. 450 Road, Pryor; rocklahoma.com

1 Brookside Rumble and Roll Parade and Street Festival From University of Tulsa Reynolds Center to Street Party on South Peoria Avenue from East 33rd to 36th streets, rumbleandroll.com

COURTESY

JUNE Tulsa Tough Riders

1-25 SummerStage Tulsa Multiple locations, summerstagetulsa.org 2 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com 3-4 Tulsa Pride Festival and Parade 621 E. Fourth St., tulsapride.org 8-16 OK Mozart International Music Festival Bartlesville, okmozart.com

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9-11 Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Blue Dome District, Brady Arts District and Tulsa River Parks, tulsatough.com 15-17 G Fest Muskogee, gfestmuskogee.com 20-21 Juneteenth Jubilee Guthrie Green, 111 E. M. B. Brady St. 22-25 Mvskoke Nation Festival Claude Cox Complex, 2950 Warrior Road, Okmulgee; creekfestival.com Date TBA Asian-American Festival Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road, tulsalibrary.org/asianfestival Date TBA Dodgebrawl BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave., bokcenter.com Date TBA eMerge Dance Festival emergedancefestival.wordpress.com

JULY

AUGUST

4 Folds of Honor Freedom Fest River West Festival Park and Veterans Park, riverparks.org/freedomfest

4 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com

7 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com

11-13 Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa Pow-Wow of Champions Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., iicot.org

14-16 Tokyo in Tulsa Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center, tokyointulsa.com

17-19 Exchange Choreography Festival bellhouseart.org

22-23 Tulsa Pow Wow Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center, tulsapowwow.org

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Date TBA Wild Brew Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center, wildbrew.org

SEPTEMBER 1 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com 4 Great Raft Race Arkansas River, tulsaraftrace.com

7-9 Bluegrass and Chili Festival Claremore, bluegrasschilifest.com

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4 POSTOAK Wine and Jazz Festival POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat, 5323 W. 31st St. N., postoaklodge.com Check out a variety of local and national comedy acts at the Blue Whale Comedy Festival

7-10 Blue Whale Comedy Festival Brady Arts District, bluewhalecomedyfestival.com 14-16 Tulsa Greek Festival Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave., tulsagreekfestival.com 15-17 Oklahoma Scotfest River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave., okscotfest.com 28-Oct. 8 Tulsa State Fair Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., tulsastatefair.com 29-Oct. 28, every Friday and Saturday Haunted Castle Halloween Festival The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee; okcastle.com Date TBA Backwoods Music Festival 820343 S. 3480 Road, Agra; backwoodsmusicfestival.com Date TBA BaseCamp Camping and Music Festival Turkey Mountain, 6863 S. Elwood Ave., facebook.com/basecampatturkey Date TBA Higher Plains Music Festival The Vanguard, 222 N. Main St., thevanguardtulsa.com Date TBA I AM Yoga Festival Veterans Park, 1811 S Boulder Park Drive, iamyogafestival.com Date TBA Illinois River Jam Tahlequah Date TBA McNellieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harvest Beer Festival East First Street and South Elgin Avenue, facebook.com/mcnelliesHBF Date TBA Oysterfest Guthrie Green, 111 E. M. B. Brady St., guthriegreen.com 40

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Date TBA ShalomFest Temple Israel, 2004 E. 22nd Place templetulsa.com/shalomfest Date TBA Stone River Music Festival Chandler, stonerivermusicfestival.com

OCTOBER

Date TBA Tulsa Run Downtown, tulsarun.com

NOVEMBER 1 Dia de los Muertos Festival Living Arts, 307 E. M. B. Brady St., livingarts.org

6 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com

2-5 Will Rogers Days Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore; willrogers.com

7 National Indian Taco Championship Pawhuska, pawhuskachamber.com

3 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com

13-15 XPO Game Festival Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center, xpotulsa.com

11 99th annual Veterans Day Parade Downtown

14 Eat Street Tulsa Blue Dome District, eatstreettulsa.com

19-Dec. 31 Philbrook Festival Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road, philbrook.org

14-15 Cherokee Art Market Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; cherokeeartmarket.com

23 Lights On! Utica Square, East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue, uticasquare.com

18-22 Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave., tulsaoktoberfest.org

24-Jan. 14 Arvest Winterfest BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave., bokcenter.com

27-31 HallowMarine Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks; okaquarium.org 27-31 HallowZOOeen Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N., tulsazoo.org/boo 28 BooHaHa Parade South Peoria Avenue from East 49th to 33rd streets, brooksidetheplacetobe.com Date TBA Tulsa American Film Festival Multiple locations, tulsaamericanďŹ lmfest.com

Date TBA USA BMX Grands usabmx.com Date TBA Cyntergy Hurtland Owen Park, 560 N. Maybelle Ave., hurtlandusa.com

DECEMBER 1 First Friday Art Crawl Brady Arts District, thebradyartsdistrict.com 9 Tulsa Christmas Parade Downtown, tulsachristmasparade.org

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is bursting at the seams. Talented local acts of all genres are making incredible music and performing to eager ears on a nightly basis in bars and venues around town, while Tulsa remains a beacon for national touring acts. If you’re looking for live music, you’ve come to the right place. Read on.

WHERE TO SEE LOCAL ACTS Centennial Lounge Located on the upstairs level of the local VFW in the Pearl District near East Sixth Street and South Peoria Avenue, this hidden gem is just blocks from other district entertainment and restaurants. Recently renovated, this sleepy spot sits above a dance hall and can awe you with local music acts of all varieties. 1109 E. Sixth St., 918-671-1629, facebook.com/centenniallounge577

The Colony Once owned by legendary musician Leon Russell, The Colony is a dimly lit Britishthemed midtown dive with live music nearly every night. In the past, this has been an infamously smoky spot, but since 2011 it has been smoke-free. The bartenders might be a fun source to ﬁnd out about local 42

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in by the district’s art galleries. From April to October, the Sunday Market features fresh food and live music all morning. The First Friday evening of each month, the district swells with people and music for a free monthly art crawl.

Dusty Dog Pub

111 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-574-2421, guthriegreen.com

happenings. The ﬁreplace is one of the best in town during the winter. Check it out if you’re venturing away from the downtown area.

Off the beaten path and a bit south, the Dusty Dog is regarded by many musicians as a local jam spot and, luckily, patrons are welcome to enjoy the show. You might not be out of place pulling up on a motorcycle, though all walks enjoy the music and drinks here. 5107 S. Harvard Ave., 918-933-5473

Guthrie Green Some might say the heart of the Brady Arts District is Guthrie Green. It’s an urban park and entertainment space with action happening nearly all year long, including live music, yoga and other events hemmed

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame A music hall in a renovated train depot in the heart of downtown Tulsa, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame offers not only jazz, but also classical, blues, rock and soul on many evenings of the week. It is adjacent to the locally famous “Center of the Universe”: an outdoor courtyard with a “barrel echo” voice and sound phenomenon that can only be experienced by standing in the circle yourself. Weekly jams, concert series and one-off shows can make for an inspiring evening. 111 E. First St., 918-281-8600, okjazz.org

The Shrine Less hipster, more soul. The Shrine sits on the corner of East 18th Street and South Boston Avenue, a historical music hotspot. The venue always has a ﬁne list of acts on the books, making the meager cover charge well worth it. The rock and jam band shows here won’t disappoint. Conveniently located across the street from both Dalesandro’s Italian Cuisine (1742 S. Boston Ave.) and 1740 Wine Bar (1740 S. Boston Ave.), the Shrine and its surroundings could make a whole evening.

What is the ‘ Tulsa Sound ’? The evolution of a legendary musical style excerpted from “THE ROOTS OF TULSA SOUND” by ANDY WHEELER

112 E. 18th St., 918-949-1345, tulsashrine.com

Tulsa’s only bicycle-themed, experimental music bar, Soundpony, never fails to entertain. Whether it’s the live music or the patrons themselves, there’s always something fresh to discover here. Located steps from Cain’s Ballroom downtown, Soundpony can make an entire evening or a great drink pit stop before or after a big concert at historic Cain’s. Soundpony also hosts trivia night each Tuesday and live music nearly every other night. If you are in the area at Halloween, Soundpony is a can’t miss; make sure you’re in costume. 409 N. Main St., 918-582-7669, thesoundpony.com

Vanguard Music Hall At the end of a long hallway lies The Vanguard. The venue has had many names, but one thing has always remained: live music. The Vanguard might host the widest range of alternative acts and events around — from punk and metal to folk, rock and Americana. It also hosts the RAW Artist Showcase, featuring up-and-coming artists of all backgrounds (RAWartists.org/tulsa). Just a block away are Soundpony and Cain’s Ballroom, if hopping around is desired. 222 N. Main St., 918-561-6885, thevanguardtulsa.com

Woody Guthrie Center This sparkling GRAMMY™ museum afﬁliate is dedicated to the history, memorabilia and works of Oklahoma music star Woody Guthrie. It includes not only an interactive gallery, but also a 59-seat theater. Here lies plenty of opportunity to catch high-caliber concerts, workshops and inspiration in general. Make a day of it; it’s perfectly easy to visit art galleries, restaurants and music venues up and down the surrounding streets. 102 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-574-2710, woodyguthriecenter.org continued on page 44

esides the ever-present Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa exploded with venues for live music in the ’50s and ’60s and brought a deluge of artists together, playing with and learning from one another. Since there were Leon Russell arcane liquor laws, these clubs were illegal to begin with and their bands adopted the same outlaw attitude. They threw out the rules of conventional rock ‘n’ roll and borrowed from everyone and everything: country, blues, jazz, rockabilly, Western swing and even gospel. Those same musicians were not just born at the right time; they also practiced like madmen. Musicians such as Carl Radle and Leon Russell became obsessed with their craft, constantly finding ways to get more time on the bass or keys, respectively. Drummers, including Jimmy Karstein and Chuck Blackwell, kept the beat. J.J. Cale shuffled along with his guitar. A flood of skilled musicians was being dammed up in Tulsa’s illegal clubs. The dam first started leaking when Russell joined with the most recorded session group of all time: the Wrecking Crew. Russell made inroads with almost everyone: the Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson and the Rolling Stones. But the dam burst when Russell directed the chaos that was Joe Cocker’s “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour. Russell capitalized on his fame, talent and resources and brought Shelter Records to Tulsa. With Shelter Records also came a lot of attention to T-Town. The band Teegarden and Van Winkle, including Tulsa drummer David Teegarden, went to Detroit and started making music with Bob Seger. Radle and some other young musicians went to Florida to save a legend in Clapton. And Cale kept shuffling along. The Tulsa Sound was let loose upon the ears of an intrigued public. Artists named Elvin Bishop, Roger Tillison, Gene Crose, David Gates, Dwight Twilley, the Gap Band, Jim Byfield, Don White, Rocky Frisco and dozens of others achieved varying levels of recognition. More recognized names such as the Allman Brothers, Dire Straights, Johnny Cash, Santana and The Band took notice and started emulating and picking up tricks from the Tulsa Sound. The Tulsa Sound still plays on throughout alt-country (e.g., Uncle Tupelo, Old 97’s and Wilco) and red dirt music (Cross Canadian Ragweed and Red Dirt Rangers), but the most authentic Tulsa Sound can still be found all over Tulsa clubs.

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WHERE TO SEE NATIONAL ACTS BOK Center Say B-O-K (not “Bawk”). Named for the Bank of Oklahoma headquartered in Tulsa, this is downtown’s mega concert and sports arena with a 19,199-seat capacity. Lovingly described as architecturally resembling a giant roll of silvery-gray duct tape, this is where greats like Paul McCartney, Madonna, Elton John and Cirque de Soleil have graced the stage. Words to the wise: Purchase tickets online and ﬁnd parking early. Nearby Italian restaurant Ti Amo, 219 S. Cheyenne Ave., makes a lovely pre-show dinner and is walking distance from your seats inside. Enjoy the show! 200 S. Denver Ave., 918-894-4200, BOKcenter.com

Nicknamed “The Old Lady on Brady,” the Brady Theater is a venue worth experiencing. Since being built in 1914 when it was dubbed “Tulsa Convention Hall,” the art deco theater has hosted musical greats including Will Rogers, Ed Sullivan, Roy Clark, Buddy Holly and B.B. King. The theater keeps not only music memories, but also dark secrets, such as allegedly holding people after the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. This historic venue sits on East M.B. Brady Street, ofﬁcially dubbed “Reconciliation Way” by the citizens of Tulsa in an attempt to heal its tumultuous past. 105 W. M. B. Brady St., 918-582-7239, bradytheater.com

Cain’s Ballroom Ah, the legendary Cain’s Ballroom. After its ﬁrst life as a garage, Cain’s became the home of Western swing: jitterbug, sock hop — just a good old-fashioned dance hall turned legend by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Renovated in 2013 by the current owners, today Cain’s hosts top acts many nights of the week, and new shows are added all the time. Earplugs are $1 if needed in the intimate venue with a reputation for rocking, and be sure to wear your walking shoes: Most Cain’s concerts are standing room only. Soundpony and The Yeti are neighboring bars for pre- and post-show antics. Plus, Oklahoma Joe’s serves up tasty barbecue just next door. 423 N. Main St., 918-584-2306, cainsballroom.com 44

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Tulsa Performing Arts Center Experience the ﬁner things in life with a dose of culture at the Tulsa PAC. Within the center are four theaters of varying sizes that host symphonic, operatic, theater, dance and concert events for all ages. Opened in 1977, the Tulsa PAC replaced the Brady Theater as the City of Tulsa’s municipal auditorium with a premiere concert by Ella Fitzgerald. See what’s on the schedule for an evening of sophistication. 110 E. Second St., 918-596-7111, tulsapac.com

CASINOS Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa Try your hand at poker, blackjack or one of the more than 2,600 electronic games, including video poker, at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. The resort features a hotel, a championship golf course, an assortment of shows and several restaurants. 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 918-384-7800; 800-760-6700; hardrockcasinotulsa.com

River Spirit Casino Resort Featuring the River Spirit Casino and Margaritaville Casino, the casino resort

has over 3,000 state-of-the-art electronic games, numerous table games and an action-packed poker room. It also includes a luxury 27-story hotel tower, Paradise Cove Theater, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant and 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. 8330 S. Riverside Parkway, 918-995-8080, riverspirittulsa.com

Osage Casino-Sand Springs Enjoy a café, bar and lounge and approximately 460 electronic gaming devices in this 25,000-square-foot oilﬁeld-themed casino. 301 Blackjack Drive, Sand Springs; 918-699-7723; osagecasinos.com

Osage Casino-Tulsa This 50,000-square-foot casino has more than 1,000 electronic gaming devices, blackjack and poker, a full-service restaurant, a bar and an entertainment venue. 951 W. 36th St. N., 918-699-7614, osagecasinos.com

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