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From the editor Welcome to Tulsa! Whether this is your ﬁrst visit or a frequent pilgrimage, we’re glad you’re here. Like other growing, vibrant cities across the country, Tulsa has a lot to celebrate: our entrepreneurial resources, our inclusive spirit and our commitment to charitable giving, for starters. Speaking of charitable giving, perhaps you’ve heard of Gathering Place? It’s Tulsa’s 66.5-acre dream park with free admission — a $465 million gift spearheaded by the Tulsa-based George Kaiser Family Foundation and made possible by 80 corporate and philanthropic organizations. Located along the Arkansas River, Gathering Place opened in September 2018 and has since delighted locals and visitors alike with its amazing amenities, including the Boathouse, the Adventure Playground and various restaurant concepts. A few out-of-state journalists have shared these glowing reviews: “Part Lewis Carroll, part Brothers Grimm, its 8-and-a-half acres of playgrounds are geared to specific ages and abilities. In this somewhat madcap environment, it’s possible to climb inside a bear, slide through a tulip, hang out inside a giant paddlefish and dream up a play on a stage with a velvet curtain.” — Patricia Leigh Brown, The New York Times, Aug. 10, 2018 “A single day at a regular theme park can cost a family hundreds of dollars. One reason why public parks are so valuable is that locals can return to them over and over again, free of charge — as people in the Tulsa area will surely do now that Gathering Place is open.” — Nicole Javorsky, City Lab, Sept. 19, 2018 The symbolism of Gathering Place as “a park for all” and its infectious energy made it the perfect choice for the cover of the 2019 Tulsa Guest Guide. But Gathering Place is just one of many exciting elements of Tulsa. In the pages of this book, you’ll ﬁnd some of the wonderful attractions Tulsa has to offer, from performing arts and museums to festivals and nightlife. Happy exploring!

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contents 9 Gathering Place A-to-Z

36 A-plus attractions

The ins and outs of Tulsa’s landmark park

Discover Tulsa’s historical depth, beautiful scenery and options for family fun.

14 Go, see, do Update your itinerary to include these local festivals and events.

40 Sports for all seasons The city’s professional and Division I collegiate sports teams

18 Insider’s guide to downtown Tips and tricks for navigating Tulsa’s downtown districts

42 Parks and rec Burn off some energy at parks, golf courses and other recreational spots.

26 Weekend itinerary Weekends in Tulsa can be lazy or adventurous. Here are some ideas to set your plans in motion.

44 Shop local Visit the area’s best locally owned shops, plus shopping centers and malls.

28 Galleries and shopping

46 We got the beat

Where to view and purchase local and regional art

A guide to Tulsa’s diverse venues for live music and nightlife

30 Stage struck

50 Restaurant and bar index

Tulsa is home to performing arts groups and venues small and large.

Some of the best eateries to try Tulsa’s cuisine

32 Oklahoma on display A peek into the area’s varied museums

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is for artists Walk around the Gathering Place acreage and one is surrounded by art, whether natural or man-made. So it’s no surprise the park is planning art installations and programming into its lineup of activities. “Alongside other programming initiatives, installations in the park by many talented local and internationally recognized artists will keep visitors excited to see what’s next,” says Kirsten Hein, vice president of programming. Art is infused into storytimes, discussions, tours and classes. Periodic artist talks give visitors a chance to meet the park’s artists. Volunteer docents help guests interpret the art on display, including the Boathouse’s “Cabinet of Wonder,” an arrangement of rare and curious items created by Mark Dion. Also in the Boathouse is a large, interactive glass and steel Edison Cloud chandelier that will respond to user movement. The piece was designed by Jen Lewin, a new media sculptor who specializes in largescale installations. Park programmers have regular calls for artists and offer creative classes for all ages. But, art making isn’t only for the park’s interior spaces. Art is encountered in unexpected places at Gathering Place, and the park welcomes creatives who want to come sketch and create on site.

is for blue Located on the southwest side of the park, five sports courts don a blue hue. Basketball, volleyball, street soccer and street hockey can be played on the courts into the evening, as each is equipped with lighting. Courts are first-come, first-serve. Limited sports equipment is available at no cost.

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A to Z After nearly four years of construction, the ﬁrst phase of Tulsa’s iconic park, Gathering Place, opened Sept. 8, 2018, and those who have visited can’t stop buzzing about its elaborate amenties for play, exercise and entertainment. A $465 million collaboration of more than 80 corporate and philanthropic organizations, Gathering Place is a park for all of Tulsa — and its visitors. The editors of TulsaPeople Magazine created this park guide to help you navigate all 66.5 acres of the landmark park via an alphabetical adventure. Find more information at gatheringplace.org.

The Reading Tree is the oldest and largest cottonwood in the park and is nestled in the 5-acre Adventure Playground. Its canopy provides the perfect spot for an afternoon of reading. Storytimes and other kids’ programming are hosted under the tree. 8 Tulsa Guest Guide

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is for dining options Guests to Gathering Place won’t go hungry. Multiple food options exist — from gelato and coffee to grab-and-go sandwiches and linen tablecloth dining. Near the playground area, the Lodge has a walk-up counter with $5 food choices and a large patio area. Redbud Cafe is located inside the Lodge, and features sweet treats made in-house daily. The Boathouse offers casual and upscale family dining options, as well as a bar with views of downtown at the signature restaurant, Vista at the Boathouse. Throughout the park, benches and tables provide plenty of picnic spots.

is for indoor spaces

is for entry points There are 21 points of entry to Gathering Place, which help disperse trafﬁc in and around the park. For a map of entry points, visit gatheringplace.org. The new John Williams Way gives those coming from Riverside Drive direct access to the park’s 530 permanent parking spaces, as well as the convenient drop-off site at the Lodge. Walkers, runners and cyclists can use the new walkways lining the east side of Riverside Drive or take the updated RiverParks trail. The Midland Valley Trail connects pedestrians from the Maple Ridge and downtown neighborhoods. East 31st Street from Riverside Drive to South Peoria Avenue has two bike lanes.

is for family ﬁrst Every detail of Gathering Place was determined with families in mind. Kid-friendly food is plentiful. Family restrooms, as well as baby-changing stations in both male and female restrooms, are available throughout the park. For children with sensory issues, an air-conditioned quiet room is located near the playground restrooms. Mothers have two private, airconditioned spots to feed babies: the Adventure Playground family room, and a dedicated space inside the Lodge. 10 Tulsa Guest Guide

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From its inception, Gathering Place was designed with sustainability in mind. Its eco-friendly design and “symbiotic landscape aesthetic” make man-made structures seem like natural extensions of the landscape. Along with preserving as many existing trees as possible, crews planted more than 5,800 evergreen and deciduous trees. Peggy’s Pond re-circulates its water through nearby wetlands as shoreline plants and gardens help clean the water runoff. Buildings, including the Lodge and Boathouse, are heated and cooled through geothermal wells.

Gathering Place is full of opportunities for discoverable play, with surprises around every corner. The medieval kitchen is an unexpected playspace for kids traversing the wooden towers of the Adventure Playground’s Spiral is for hidden gems Connector and Towers. Architectural gems are hidden throughout the park. An unassuming white ceiling? Not at the Lodge, where an undulating ceiling surface is made from a mix of cedar and maple. The woods are artistically designed to complement the intricate veining pattern of the sandstone ﬂoor. Murals adorn the walls of the restrooms in the Adventure Playground. These “hidden” art installations were designed by local artists and highlight park elements. Each season brings new things to see at the park: ﬂowers in the spring, wildlife along the riverbank in the summer, and fall color exploding through the thousands of trees and native plantings.

The two-story Lodge serves as the park’s main welcome center. It sits almost exactly on the site of the former Blair Mansion, the solitary home removed in the process of the park’s development. The Lodge serves as a meeting center, with multiple spaces on both floors where folks can gather. A massive indoor fireplace entices guests in the winter. Peggy’s Pond is visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the sandstone building. Located on the southeast corner of the park is the Boathouse. The architecturally stimulating structure serves as another gathering and dining center for the park, as well as the port for all rented watercraft. Both buildings host numerous educational programs and provide guests with restrooms and other facilities.

is for jumps Gathering Place offers plenty of ways to satisfy the adrenaline junkie in all of us. Two of the most extreme are the BMX pump track and the skate park, both located on the southwest side of the park. Designed by California Skate Parks, this skateboarder’s paradise is unique to Tulsa and has two swimming pool-sized bowls. The BMX track is the ﬁrst in Tulsa proper — a welcome addition for fans of this popular sport. Both areas are fenced to protect athletes and other park visitors, but safe seating areas above the skate park are perfect for spectating.

is for kayak and paddleboat rental Few places in Tulsa offer opportunities to get out on the water in one’s pick of vessel. At the Boathouse, visitors can rent kayaks or paddleboats for use on Peggy’s Pond, weather-permitting. Rentals operate on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-serve basis and are free, except at peak times. Life jackets are required and are provided free of charge.

is for lighting If you’ve seen aerial photographs or video of Gathering Place, you might have noticed telephone poles near the sports courts and skate park. These are posts for lights that allow visitors to enjoy the attractions safely after dark. Efﬁcient LED lights are automated throughout the park. Elsewhere, lighting is incorporated into the landscape. Of course, you can’t miss the well-lit tunnels over Riverside Drive.

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is for mazes Cool off in the water maze at Mist Mountain. Water shoots up from the ground in various patterns, tempting feet to step inside and follow the dry ground before the maze changes its synchronized pattern. In the Sensory Garden, a mirror maze invites children to see themselves from a new angle and to experience the inﬁnite repeating pattern of mirrors.

For a park in the middle of a city, Gathering Place has an organic feel. Park staff say that’s because elements were designed to complement, not compete with, the landscape. The Nature Trail leads visitors from the skate area down to the river’s edge for an up-close look at the water and birds. More than 1.2 million plants and 5,800 trees were planted throughout the park, with many located in the Wetland Gardens and surrounding Peggy’s Pond.

is for open seating There is no “saving seats” at Gathering Place. With the park’s spirit of inclusivity, visitors can neither make space reservations in the Lodge or Boathouse, nor reserve park equipment in advance. Its mission is to be a “park for everyone,” and this approach can be seen from its free entry to its wheelchairaccessible playground equipment.

is for questions is for recline and relax

is for play Speciﬁc areas of the Adventure Playground were built for different age groups. For example, toddlers can navigate Volcanoville, a padded area with low-level climbing elements and sensory stimulation. As kids get older, wooden play towers as tall as 60 feet have a medieval theme with surprises as they climb each level. Play opportunities go beyond the playground, from colorful climbing elements near the skatepark to slides built into the Lodge patio — a feature that might buy multi-tasking parents a few extra minutes to ﬁnish their meals while keeping a close eye on their kids.

Feeling overwhelmed with the sheer size of the park and its many elements and activities? Gathering Place has developed a free mobile app to make navigating the park easy for visitors with smartphones. The app includes optional push notifications that tell the user when they are near a dining opportunity. And visitors can always find the latest on park initiatives, programming and special events at gatheringplace.org. Of course, technology is no substitution for real people. That’s why Gathering Place employs more than 200 park attendants to be stationed at specific attractions and to canvas the park grounds. Their role is to keep visitors safe and well-informed.

The topography of Gathering Place is such that, at many points in the park, one cannot hear road noise or even see the Tulsa skyline — making many spots perfect for contemplation. In warmer weather, enjoy riverfront views on a bench along the Midland Trail; sunbathe in the chairs of the Landing, a deck on the east side of Peggy’s Pond; or take in the scenic views on the Boathouse’s community deck — the park’s highest point. In the winter months, the Lodge’s eclectic indoor seating areas around its multi-story ﬁreplace are comfortable spots to read with hot coffee in hand. Tulsa Guest Guide 11

is for Van Valkenburgh

is for sandstone Approximately 20,000 tons of Oklahoma sandstone, sourced from McCurtain County in the southeastern part of the state, were utilized in constructing many elements of the park, from the Four Seasons Garden to the Lodge and beyond.

is for trails Take a hike! There’s more than one way to get from Point A to Point B in this expansive park. With the completion of Phase 1, Gathering Place is ofﬁcially part of Tulsa’s RiverParks trail system, and the Midland Valley Trail, which connects the Central Business District with RiverParks.

is for underground Gathering Place has transformed the riverfront in all directions. Formerly a typical commuter route, Riverside Drive now goes underneath a pair of land bridges, creating surprisingly cheerful underground tunnels. A slide — affectionately dubbed the Rabbit Hole — plunges riders underground before spitting them out in the playground. Even the main ofﬁces of Gathering Place are located underground, just underneath the Four Seasons Garden.

Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates is the New York-based ﬁrm that designed the park. It also will design the Gateway, a new pedestrian bridge across the Arkansas River, which will replace the old unsalvageable one that previously let users go from bank-to-bank on foot. The bridge will feature an unprecedented steel plate fabrication system. It will have a variety of shading structures and sitting areas, lighting features and separate lanes for bicyclists and pedestrians. And of course, it will seamlessly integrate with the Gathering Place. Construction is expected to take up to 22 months after the existing bridge is demolished and the new one designed.

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is for water features Water is a central element of Gathering Place, playing on its proximity to the Arkansas River. Peggy’s Pond allows for kayaking and other water recreation, and the Wetland Gardens provide close encounters with watery wildlife. As they traverse Mist Mountain, visitors are delighted by jets of water jumping overhead, mist areas, soaring water cannons and interactive fountains.

Parking is available on site. Park ofﬁcials also encourage visitors to walk, bike or use public transit from their hotel. For more information about the park, including frequently asked questions and answers, visit gatheringplace.org.

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is for xylophone The Sensory Garden within the Adventure Playground engages children in multi-sensory play. The 3-by-4 foot xylophone in the heart of the space begs children to experiment, building an understanding of music theory along the way.

is for young at heart Gathering Place is for visitors of all ages. Specially designed play areas challenge developing minds and bodies. Antsy teens can burn off energy in the skate area and sports courts. Responsible adults can enjoy kayaking or running. Those in their golden years can sit back on an Adirondack chair — or perhaps rediscover their inner child when their grandkids demand they take a slide, too.

is for zoom The multiple slides at Slide Vale and the Adventure Playground wow kids with speed. For some speedy fun closer to the ground, kids can try the zipline in the Sensory Garden. If you’ve really got a need for speed, take your wheels to the BMX pump track or the skate park, both located on the southwest side of the park. Or, challenge your friends to a race along one of the park’s trails.

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No matter what time of year you visit Tulsa, there is plenty to do. Tulsa State Fair

23-29 Bare Bones International Film Festival Muskogee barebonesﬁlmfest00.tripod.com

9-10 Big 12 Wrestling Championships BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. bokcenter.com

26-28 Spring Home and Outdoor Living Expo Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. springhomeexpo.com

APRIL TBA Reverb Play Festival echotheatreco.org TBA Tulsa Overground Film and Music Festival Multiple locations tulsaoverground.com 5-6 SpringFest Garden Market and Festival Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave. tulsagardencenter.com 12-13 Easter Island Music Festival Valley Park Sports Complex, 6802 OK-20, Keetonville easterislandfestival.com

JANUARY Through 6 Winterfest BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. tulsawinterfest.com

28-Feb. 3 Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., tulsaboatshow.com

14-19 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. chilibowl.com

FEBRUARY

21 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Forms at East Pine Street and North Greenwood Avenue, proceeds south on Greenwood through the historic Greenwood District, and ends on East Archer Avenue mlktulsa.com

9-10 Women’s Living Expo Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. womenslivingexpo.com

25-27 Green Country Home and Garden Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. coxradiotulsa.com

TBA Mardi Gras Celebration Blue Dome District, downtown

MARCH TBA Redfork Native American Film Fest TCC West Campus, 7505 W. 41st St. facebook.com/redforknaff TBA St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Blue Dome District, downtown

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12-13 Tulsa Roots Music Global Bash Guthrie Green, 111 E. M.B. Brady St. tulsarootsmusic.org

27-28 Oklahoma Renaissance Festival The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee okcastle.com

MAY TBA Dodgebrawl BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. bokcenter.com TBA Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival Tulsa Arts District, downtown thehopjam.com TBA Tulsa International Balloon Festival Tulsa Raceway Park, 3101 N. Garnett Road tulsaibf.com 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration Downtown downtowntulsaok.com

13 Herb Day in Brookside East 41st Street and South Peoria Avenue facebook.com/herbdayinbrookside

10-12 Germanfest German-American Society of Tulsa, 2301 E. 15th St. gastulsa.org

13 Kendall Whittier Food Truck Festival East Admiral Place and North Lewis Avenue historickwms.com

11 OKeclecticFest Guthrie Green, 111 E. M.B. Brady St guthriegreen.com

20 Earth Day Celebration Guthrie Green, 111 E. M.B. Brady St guthriegreen.com 21-29 Woody Guthrie Center Sixth Anniversary Celebration Woody Guthrie Center, 102 E. M.B. Brady St., and Guthrie Green, 111 E. M.B. Brady St. woodyguthriecenter.org

16-19 Tulsa International Mayfest Downtown tulsamayfest.org 25-28 Rocklahoma 1421 W. 450 Road, Pryor rocklahoma.com Every Thursday night, May 30-Aug. 29 Summer’s Fifth Night Concerts Utica Square, East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue uticasquare.com

COOPER DESIGN

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7-10 Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. tulsahba.com

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ARTS

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108 Contemporary 108contemporary.org

Arts Alliance Tulsa artstulsa.org Black Wall Street Gallery bwsarts.org Living Arts of Tulsa livingarts.org Philbrook Downtown philbrook.org Tulsa Artist Fellowship tulsaartistfellowship.org Tulsa Artists’ Coalition tacgallery.org Tulsa Glassblowing School tulsaglassblowing.org Tulsa Symphony tulsasymphony.org Woody Guthrie Center woodyguthriecenter.org Zarrow Center utulsa.edu/Zarrow-center

The Goods Bodega

Saturn Room saturnroom.com

Prairie Artisan Ales Brewpub prairiepub.com

GreenArch Apartments greenarchtulsa.com

Brush Arbor Grove

Soundpony thesoundpony.com

PRHYME prhymetulsa.com

Cain’s Ballroom cainsballroom.com

The Hunt Club thehuntclubtulsa.com

Sette Italian Brick Oven settetulsa.com

Duet Jazz Club duetjazz.com

Valkyrie valkyrietulsa.com

FlyLoft Downtown Tulsa flyloft.org

Welltown Brewing welltownbrewing.com

Shuffles: Board Game Cafe shufflestulsa.com

Guthrie Green guthriegreen.com

RESTAURANTS

John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park jhfcenter.org/ reconciliation-park

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Amelia’s amelias.us Antoinette Baking Co. antoinettebakingco.com

OKPOP okpop.org

Chimera Café chimeracafe.com

Route 66 Marathon route66marathon.com

Coney Island Hot Weiners coneyislandtulsa.com

Tulsa Drillers tulsadrillers.com Tulsa Roughnecks FC roughnecksfc.com Bar 46 bar46tulsa.com Caz’s Pub cazspub.com

Inner Circle Vodka Bar icvodkabar.com

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Griffin Communications newsOn6.com Guitar House of Tulsa guitarhouse.net Holiday Inn Express Arts District IHF.com Ida Red idaredgeneralstore.com MADE shopatmade.com Magic City Books magiccitybooks.com Metro @ Brady metroatbrady.com

36 degrees North 36degreesnorth.co

Root Tulsa roottulsa.com

American Parking americanparking.com

Press Cafe & Yoga presstulsa.com

Bradley’s Sanctuary Salon bradleyssanctuarysalon.com

Saxum saxum.com

Dos Bandidos dosbandidosrestaurant.com

Chrysalis Salon & Spa chrysalissalon.net

Secure Parking secureparkingusa.com

Duet Jazz duetjazz.com

Colors of Etnika colorsofetnika.com

Elgin Park Brewery elginparkbrewery.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Schauer & Fettkether Law, PLLC 918legal.com

Gypsy Coffee House gypsycoffee.com

The Flats on Archer theflatsonarcher.com

Laffa – Medi-Eastern laffatulsa.com

Gitwit Creative gitwitcreative.com

tulsaparking.spplus.com/parkingnear/Tulsa-OK-USA

LOTUS Sandwich Eatery & Bar lotustulsa.com

Glacier Bean to Bar glacierbeantobar.com

Tribune Lofts tribunelofts.com

Mexicali Border Café mexicalibordercafe.com

facebook.com/TulsaArtsDistrict

Sisserou’s Caribbean Restaurant The Tavern taverntulsa.com

Caz’s Chowhouse cazschowhouse.com

Club Majestic clubmajestictulsa.com

facebook.com/mainlineartbar

KOSU – Public Radio kosu.org

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Que Gusto quegustotulsa.com

Brady Theater bradytheater.com

ahha Tulsa ahhaTulsa.com

MAINLINE Art & Cocktails

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Spinster Records Tulsa spinsterrecords.com SPPlus, Corp. - North Parking Garage

Glacier Confection glacierconfection.com

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JUNE TBA G Fest Muskogee gfestmuskogee.com

TBA POSTOAK Wine and Jazz Festival POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat, 5323 W. 31st St. N. postoaklodge.com

TBA Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Blue Dome District, Tulsa Arts District and Tulsa River Parks tulsatough.com

TBA Utsav India Fest Expo Square Pavilion, 4145 E. 21st St. iagtok.org

1 Tulsa Pride Festival and Parade 621 E. Fourth St. tulsapride.org

9-11 Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa Pow-Wow of Champions Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. iicot.org

6 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 13-16 Juneteenth Greenwood District, Archer Street and Greenwood Avenue 20-23 Muscogee Nation Festival Claude Cox Complex, 2950 Warrior Road, Okmulgee creekfestival.com 22 Asian-American Festival Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road tulsalibrary.org/asianfestival

JULY TBA Tulsa Pow Wow Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center tulsapowwow.org 4 Folds of Honor Freedom Fest River West Festival Park and Veterans Park riverparks.org/freedomfest 12-14 Tokyo in Tulsa Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center tokyointulsa.com

AUGUST TBA Exchange Choreography Festival thebellhouse.org

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24 Wild Brew Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center wildbrew.org

SEPTEMBER TBA Bluegrass and Chili Festival Claremore bluegrasschilifest.com TBA Blue Whale Comedy Festival Brady Arts District bluewhalecomedyfestival.com TBA BaseCamp Camping and Music Festival Turkey Mountain, 6863 S. Elwood Ave. facebook.com/basecampatturkey

TBA XPO Game Festival Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center xpotulsa.com

26 Tulsa Run Downtown tulsarun.com

3 Great Raft Race Arkansas River tulsaraftrace.com

27 HallowMarine Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks okaquarium.org

20-22 Stone River Music Festival Chandler, Oklahoma stonerivermusicfestival.com

27-31 HallowZOOeen Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N. tulsazoo.org/boo

13-15 Oklahoma Scotfest River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. okscotfest.com

31-Nov. 4 Will Rogers Birthday Bash Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com

26-Oct. 6 Tulsa State Fair Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. tulsastatefair.com 27-Oct. 26, every Friday and Saturday Haunted Castle Halloween Festival The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee okcastle.com

OCTOBER TBA BooHaHa Parade South Peoria Avenue from East 49th to 33rd streets brooksidetheplacetobe.com

TBA Higher Plains Music Festival The Vanguard, 222 N. Main St. thevanguardtulsa.com

TBA Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. tulsaoktoberfest.org

TBA Illinois River Jam Tahlequah illinoisriverjam.com

TBA Tulsa American Film Festival Multiple locations tulsaamericanďŹ lmfest.com

TBA McNellieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harvest Beer Festival East First Street and South Elgin Avenue facebook.com/McNelliesPub

4-6 Tulsa International Wine and Jazz Fete Guthrie Green, 111 E. M. B. Brady St. tulsarootsmusic.org

TBA ShalomFest Temple Israel, 2004 E. 22nd Place templetulsa.com/shalomfest

5 National Indian Taco Championship Pawhuska pawhuskachamber.com

TBA Tulsa Greek Festival Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave. tulsagreekfestival.com

12-13 Cherokee Art Market Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa cherokeeartmarket.com

NOVEMBER TBA Arvest Winterfest BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. bokcenter.com TBA Cyntergy Hurtland Owen Park, 560 N. Maybelle Ave. hurtlandusa.com TBA Philbrook Festival Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road philbrook.org TBA USA BMX Grands usabmx.com 1-2 Dia de los Muertos Festival Living Arts, 307 E. M. B. Brady St. livingarts.org 11 101st annual Veterans Day Parade Downtown 28 Lights On! Utica Square, East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue uticasquare.com

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Experience downtown with these insider tips and tricks for navigating the districts. BY STAFF

Downtown Tulsa is bustling. There’s something to do every night of the week, and the downtown districts are buzzing with activity and oozing their own distinct ﬂavors. The editors of TulsaPeople Magazine are here to help you navigate our seven downtown districts — from how to get there, to where to shop, to the inside info on the best activities or nightlife. This isn’t an all-encompassing guide, but rather some of our favorite places, dishes and sights in downtown.

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The Chef’s Table at the Tavern, 201 E. Main St., looks out over East M.B. Brady Street. Reservations for the unique dining experience can be made any day of the week.

GETTING AROUND BY PUBLIC TRANSIT The Tulsa Downtown Trolley is a free transportation service that provides travel within various downtown districts. The trolley operates an established route 6 p.m.-midnight, Friday and Saturday. Designated stops are located in the Tulsa Arts, Deco and Blue Dome districts, as well as near the BOK Center. During hours of operation, the trolley can be tracked in real time on its Facebook page. For more information, visit trolleymap.com. BY BICYCLE OR SCOOTER Downtown is home to some of the city’s newest protected bike lanes, which make bicycling and scootering downtown safer and easier. Tulsa’s newest bicycle program is This Machine, which provides pay-as-you-go bicycle rental throughout the city center. Download the BCycle app to discover bikes near you. Alternatively, try the dock-free scooter share programs Lime or Bird. These electronic scooters are GPS- and 3G-enabled, allowing iders to ﬁnd, unlock and pick up a nearby vehicle using their smartphone. Simply end the ride with the Lime or Bird mobile apps and responsibly park the scooter by the street curb, or at a bike rack. For more information, visit li.me or bird.co.

Centennial Green

The epicenter of Tulsa’s art deco architecture is a hive of activity during the workday, and it holds a trove of history and secrets within its historic structures. Take in the lobbies of the Mid-Continent Tower, Philcade and Philtower buildings to immerse yourself in a past era. The Tulsa Centennial Walk is a 2.5-mile circuit through downtown that allows walkers to encounter the location of many historic events and buildings. It starts at Chapman Centennial Green. 605 S. Main St. Yes, downtown Tulsa is home to several underground tunnels that provide climate-controlled comfort for those walking between several historic buildings. Take a self-guided tour or register for one of the many guided tours available through Tours of Tulsa, the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum, or the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. Another interesting, air-conditioned stroll is via the skywalk from the Hyatt Regency to the Williams and BOK Tower complex, where you’re bound to see several groups taking a walking break during the workday. During Tulsa International Mayfest in May, the fountain at the center of East Fifth and South Main streets is a child’s summertime dream. It’s the only time of year where one can safely splash through the streets of Tulsa, which are closed to trafﬁc.

Fast food and cheap eats live in Deco District. Among others, this year Burger King and Taco Bueno opened at 324 S. Main St. in the Palace Building; they are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday. From 5 p.m. to close on Thursdays, it’s half-price ramen night at Roppongi. And, it has vegan options. 601 S. Boston Ave. Treat’s Convenience Store is an easy way to score a pop or snack for that afternoon craving. The shop also carries made-in-Oklahoma food supplies and gifts. 404 S. Main St.

BY CAR Tulsans are known for their preferred mode of transportation: the automobile. Drivers can park along most downtown streets for free on weekends and daily after 5 p.m.; otherwise, you’ll want to use the ParkMobile app to pay for downtown parking. If you’re sans smartphone, you can still pay by coin or card, or by calling 877-727-5715. Tulsa Guest Guide 19

Greenwood Anchored by Greenwood Avenue, the district is home to multiple historic sites commemorating Tulsa’s tragic past — the 1921 Race Massacre destroyed much of the original area — as well as celebrating its future in the northeast corner of the city center. Greenwood is one of downtown’s largest districts in size, as it extends north to East Pine Street.

Four nights a week, Lefty’s on Greenwood hosts live music, making it a favorite nighttime destination. Sports fans also gather to watch games from its 11 TVs and partake in its drink and dinner specials. 10 N. Greenwood Ave., Suite A Throughout the district, pedestrians can view bronze sidewalk placards commemorating historic Greenwood businesses. The Greenwood Cultural Center, which honors the past, present and future of Tulsa’s celebrated Black Wall Street, is a beacon for history buffs. When planning a visit, make arrangements to tour the Mabel B. Little Heritage House, which depicts life in the thriving 1920s neighborhood. 322 N. Greenwood Ave.

When attending a game at ONEOK Field, home of the Tulsa Drillers and Tulsa Roughnecks FC, bring some beach towels. You can use them to sit on the lawn and/or for kids to dry off after playing in the splash pad. Weekend game-time parking is easy; OSU-Tulsa provides it free of charge. ONEOK Field: 201 N. Elgin Ave. OSU-Tulsa: 700 N. Greenwood Ave. The John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park provides a much-needed green space and place of reﬂection. It’s open 8 a.m.-8 p.m., daily. In 2018, the park began hosting First Friday Arts in the Park. From 6-9 p.m., visitors can watch live performances, see local art and dine from various food trucks on site. 321 N. Detroit Ave.

You can’t go wrong with a helping of fried chicken from Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the small eatery ﬁlls up fast during the meal rush. 111 N. Greenwood Ave.

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Six of downtown’s earliest churches, many with gorgeous architectural detail, call this district home. Today, they are just part of the reason to be in the area. ’Tis the season to get spooky. Each year the Radix building adorns its exterior for the Halloween season. Pedestrians and motorists beware: Ghosts have been known to float along the roofline, and a giant spider has been seen crawling up the brick. 1120 S. Boston Ave. Foolish Things is a comfy spot for coffee meetings and telecommuting, and its chocolate chip cookies are hard to beat. Tables are common areas, so prepare to get comfy with a stranger. On your way out, be sure to bus your own table by setting your used cups and flatware on the concrete bar. 1001 S. Main St.

In summer 2018, Magnolias Cafe opened on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of the Sun Building. The Creole/Cajun restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, with daily lunch specials. Wednesday always features a buffet; Thursday is a loaded potato bar. 907 S. Detroit Ave.

Motorists should exercise extra caution in one of downtown’s more walkable districts. Be on the look-out for TCC students and lunchtime walkers and joggers. Every Monday, the McKeon Center for Creativity at Tulsa Community College puts together an “I Can’t” Workshop, where attendees have the opportunity to learn a new skill, such as screen printing, dance or building a robot. The free program starts at noon. See the complete schedule at tulsacc.edu /centerforcreativity. 910 S. Boston Ave.

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Tulsa Arts Booming development in the retail, restaurant, art and hotel sectors near Guthrie Green has made this district a hub. The district’s monthly First Friday Art Crawl has become a must for every calendar. Mainline hosts karaoke night beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. The people-watching is prime, because this is where Tulsa’s musical theater set spends its free nights (or after shows, sometimes still in stage makeup). You’ll hear some amazing voices on show tunes, so it’s like a little trip to Broadway featuring local talent. The host, Ron Hammond, is an expert at making new folks feel welcome and comfortable, but if you want to perform, get there early. Sometimes by 11 p.m., the wait to sing is over an hour long. 111 N. Main St. Made, a retail venue for local artists and crafters, has saved our bacon for last-minute gifts more than we’d like to admit. Plus, the shop has gallery space that features rotating artists each month. 219 E. Archer St. Indulgence in all things fun can sometimes mean a hankering for late-night eats. Local food truck TNT Wangs has a solid reputation for postbar/concert food. A gold Fender Stratocaster custom made for Bob Wills’ guitarist Eldon Shamblin encouraged the upcoming OKPOP’s gold color palette. The museum dedicated to talented Oklahoma entertainers and artits will open in 2020 at 422 N. Main St. Duet is one of the newest restaurants and music venues downtown. Serving lunch and dinner, it features an eclectic menu with gluten-free,

vegetarian and vegan options, all set in a modern dining room aesthetic. By night, the downstairs jazz club is the spot to hear some of the region’s hottest acts. 108 N. Detroit Ave. East M.B. Brady Street is scheduled to get a new name — Reconciliation Way — in mid-2019. The Tulsa City Council voted in 2013 to transfer the street’s original namesake, Wyatt Tate Brady, a founder of Tulsa and former member of the Ku Klux Klan, to Civil War photographer Mathew B. Brady. The council voted in late 2018 to rename the street again as a symbolic gesture to improve race relations in Tulsa. The name change will take effect July 1, 2019. The district’s historic Brady Theater also will be renamed the Tulsa Theater in the same timeframe.

Get to Valkyrie early if you care about sitting down, and don’t be shy about sitting at the big booths with groups of strangers. If you’re with friends or on a double date, play this game: A page on the menu provides different descriptor words, so if you don’t know what to order, you can pick what sounds appealing, like “bubbly” and “fruity” or “dark” and “classic.” The expert bartenders then select a drink for you that ﬁts the proﬁle. It becomes a game when you try to pick three words that describe you, and then decide if the boozy version of your personality is accurate. If you’re not afraid of cooties, everyone tries each other’s concoctions and discusses the accuracy of the match. 13 E. M.B. Brady St.

Spinster Records is a vinyl shop that boasts new and vintage records, along with audio hardware and music-related goods. Live performances are a late-night norm, and an upstairs room provides a secret musical retreat. 11 E. M.B. Brady St.

Visit after dark to see artist Chris Wollard’s interactive sculptures come to life. Located along East Archer Street between North Main Street and North Boulder Avenue, the archshaped pieces are lined with LED lights that illuminate at night.

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East Village

With a healthy mix of residential and commercial properties, along with retail, venue and food options, East Village is like a big-city neighborhood on the eastern edge of downtown.

East Third Street near South Lansing Avenue

First Street Flea, a curated ﬂea market on the ﬁrst Sunday of the month, is hard to get to, but super worth it. If you’re approaching from westbound I-244, exit on First Street and be prepared to slow down quickly. There always seems to be construction. Otherwise, take East Third Street westbound from South Peoria Avenue, turn right on Lansing Avenue, and then left on First, watching for speeding cars from

I-244. The entrance actually does not face First; it’s on the other side of the building, along with plenty of parking. 856 E. Admiral Blvd. East Village Bohemian Pizzeria has recently expanded, but its patio is still one of the best in town. Its lunch special is hard to beat — a lunchsized pizza or calzone, with salad, for only $10. Trust us, you’ll need a take-home box. 818 E. Third St.

The northern terminus of the Midland Valley Trail is in the East Village, making the district easily accessible to the city’s walking and cycling trafﬁc. Liggett Studio’s public exhibitions, classes and studio space offer an artistic presence. 314 S. Kenosha Ave.

The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center completed the Lynn Riggs Theater in November 2017, and since then, the black box venue has played host to several productions. Cabaret series “Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room” resumes in 2019. 621 E. Fourth St.

Blue Dome

Named after the early Tulsa Gulf gas station topped with its now iconic blue dome roof, this district is chock full of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.

there is often street parking outside the orbit of the expensive paid lots. Whatever you do, don’t park in the lot surrounding the Blue Dome itself. It’s private, and illegally parked cars are frequently ticketed. One of the best deals downtown remains McNellie’s burger night from 5-11 p.m. on Wednesdays. The place ﬁlls up and stays full, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. But, have no fear, there are more than 330 beers to choose from while you wait. 409 E. First St.

A Monday lunchtime break helps get the week started right. At Fassler Hall, it’s half-price sausage day. What beats a discounted lunch that also includes free duck fat fries from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekdays? Nothing. 304 S. Elgin Ave. Many drive through the Blue Dome to get to a performance at the nearby Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St. If you make your approach on South Detroit Avenue, 24 Tulsa Guest Guide

Since 1956, Arnie’s has been serving up drinks for regulars at this neighborhood dive bar. Drink specials abound. There’s free food for customers on Fridays. It’s also one of Tulsa’s last refuges for smokers. 318 E. Second St.

Nashville hot chicken seems to be the new foodie craze. In the Boxyard, the bar Open Container has made the spicy fried chicken dish an anchor to its new food menu. In sandwich form, it comes with pickles and slaw ($10). It’s also a ﬂavor option for Open Container’s wings ($9). 502 E. Third St., #39

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A master plan for this new district, which surrounds the BOK Center and the Cox Business Center, is being developed to build on its reputation for stellar local and national events by adding attractive public spaces and more commercial development. Cellar Dweller is a good spot to wait out post-event trafﬁc or end the night on a relaxed note. The beer is cheap and the bar menu is straightforward, but the grungy speakeasy ambience can’t be beat. 417 W. Seventh St. If you’re attending an event at the Cox Business Center, bring cash — or plan a stop by the ATM at East 15th Street and South Denver Avenue QuikTrip — so you can tip the valet.

The Sushi Place

West of I-244, Third Street becomes Charles Page Boulevard, which has a number of interesting studios and businesses and charming neighborhoods just beyond the IDL. The newly renovated Central Library isn’t your average library. It has a full-service Starbucks, a toddler play area and hosts interesting weekly events. It offers free parking for library guests for the first three hours; after that it’s $2 an hour. Enter the parking garage from South Denver Avenue and drive west, between the courthouse and the library. Bring in your ticket from the parking garage and have it stamped by library staff in the lobby near the first-floor elevators to avoid payment upon exit. The Sushi Place is a quiet little spot for great rolls and sashimi that often flies under the radar. A house favorite is the 918 Crunch Roll with shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, and a sweet and spicy sauce. Follow the restaurant on Facebook for updates on happy hour specials. 115 W. Third St., Suite 100.

The Avett Brothers played at the Cox Business Center in March 2018

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WEEKEND ITINERARY Be as busy you’d like to be Friday through Sunday with these weekly and monthly events.

The First Friday Art Crawl on the ﬁrst Friday of each month attracts art lovers of all ages to the Tulsa Arts District.

eekends in Tulsa can be lazy affairs with leisurely sightseeing, rest and relaxation. But some prefer to keep moving, experiencing all that Tulsa has to offer. Whatever your preference, there’s no shortage of options that ﬁt your ﬂavor of fun. Be sure to visit tulsapeople.com/ calendar for a robust listing of local happenings. In the meantime, here are some recurring Tulsa events that guarantee a good time.

ON FRIDAY: Like jazz? Find some lunchtime tunes at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., each Friday. Bring your lunch or visit one of several food trucks parked outside the “Jazz Depot.” See p. 34 for more on the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. 26 Tulsa Guest Guide

Both locations of Philbrook Museum of Art are open late, until 9 p.m., each Friday. Explore the amazing gardens at the museum. On the last Friday of the month, the main museum shows a ﬁlm in its garden or indoors, depending on the weather. See p. 34 for more on Philbrook. On the first Friday of the month, the downtown Tulsa Arts District is abuzz for the First Friday Art Crawl. Experience free art exhibits, live music and performances from 6-9 p.m. Visit thetulsaarts district.org. On the last Friday of the month, enjoy free admission to Gilcrease Museum from 7-9 p.m. during Gilcrease After Hours. Explore the vast collection of Western and Native American art while enjoying special activities, food and a cash bar. See p. 32 for more on Gilcrease.

Executive Director Susan Neal at Gilcrease Museum; Above: Records at the Tulsa Flea Market

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ON SUNDAY: Sundays in Tulsa are for brunching. Here are some of the tastiest local spots for brunch, according to TulsaPeople’s readers and editors.

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10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2727 S. Rockford Ave. philbrook.org/dine/ (Brunch also is served 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays.)

ON SATURDAY: Find colorful clothing, accessories and art at the Kendall Whittier Mercado, a multicultural open-air market. It meets May through October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on the first and third Saturdays, in the historic Kendall Whittier district at East Admiral Boulevard and North Lewis Avenue.

Dilly Diner

8 a.m.-4 p.m. 402 E. Second St. dillydiner. com (Brunch also is served 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays.)

Docs Wine and Food

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 3509 S. Peoria Ave. docswineandfood.com (Brunch also is served 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturdays.)

The Cherry Street Farmers’ Market, which runs from 7-11 a.m., Saturdays from April through October, is the place to snag some fresh local produce, dairy products, meat, ﬂowers, honey or art. Visit tulsafarmersmarket.org.

Brookside By Day

8 a.m.-2 p.m. 3313 S. Peoria Ave. brooksidebyday.com

More than 50,000 square feet of eclectic treasures await you at the Tulsa Flea Market at Expo Square. This airconditioned, indoor event is in full swing 8 a.m.-4 p.m., most Saturdays. See tulsaflea market.net for specific dates.

On the second Saturday of the month, admission to Philbrook Museum of Art is free all day. To sweeten the experience, DIY art projects, performances and scavenger hunts are available for the whole family at the museum. See p. 34 for more on Philbrook.

If you like coffee, you’ll love to see Tulsa’s Topeca Coffee up close. The familyowned coffee company offers a seed-tocup class and tasting from 10 a.m.-noon on the first Saturday of every month at 1229 E. Admiral Blvd. The class is $10 and includes lunch. Visit topecacoffee. com/coffeegeek.

For more second Saturday fun, join a 10 a.m. walking tour hosted by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. Each tour is different, but you can always count on learning something new about some of Tulsa’s oldest and most unique buildings. See p. 36 for more on Second Saturday walking tours.

BBD II: The Deuce

8 a.m.-2 p.m. 8218 S. Harvard Ave. bbd2tulsa.com

Roosevelt’s

10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1551 E. 15th St. rooseveltstulsa.com

The Vault

10 a.m.-3 p.m. 620 S. Cincinnati Ave. vaulttulsa.com (Brunch also is served 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays.)

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7 a.m.-2 p.m., daily. 3524 S. Peoria Ave. barandbiscuit.com

First Street Flea is a funky little indoor shopping experience from 10 a.m.4 p.m., the first Sunday of each month, at 823 E. First St. You’re sure to ﬁnd something you can’t live without. Visit facebook.com/firststreetflea. Every third Sunday, Gilcrease Museum hosts Funday Sunday from noon-4 p.m. With free admission all day and special art activities for children ages 3-15 and adults, this is a fun place to spend the afternoon. See p. X for more on Gilcrease. A tasting, called a “cupping,” at Topeca Coffee

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GALLERIES AND SHOPPING View works from talented local and regional artists at these galleries and shops.

The Tulsa Artery

FLYING HIGH Tulsa is especially proud of its creative class, including artists, musicians, dancers, dreamers and doers. Some of these individuals collaborated to recreate Tulsa’s ﬂag as a new symbol of our city’s past, present and future. Its design provides a perspective on what makes us uniquely Tulsa:

LIVING ARTS OF TULSA 307 E. M.B. Brady St. 918-585-1234 livingarts.org

THE ANTIQUARY 3024 E. 15th St. 918-582-2897

LOVETTS GALLERY AND FRAMING 6528 E. 51st St. 918-664-4732 lovettsgallery.com

BLACK WALL STREET GALLERY 101 N. Greenwood Ave. 918-521-8201 CHELSEA GALLERY 1639 E. 15th St. 918-582-5601 CHRIS MANTLE GALLERY 1307 E. 15th St. EXHIBIT BY ABERSON 3524 S. Peoria Ave. 918-740-1054 abersonexhibits.com JOSEPH GIEREK FINE ART 1342 E. 11th St. 918-592-5432 gierek.com 28 Tulsa Guest Guide

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 THE TULSA ARTERY 119 S. Detroit Ave. 918-947-9032 tulsaartery.com

TULSA ARTISTS’ COALITION GALLERY 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 6 N. Lewis Ave. 918-584-2217 zieglerart.com

The blue field symbolizes the Arkansas River, which weaves through Tulsa, and the many resources it has provided throughout our history and today. The horizontal line represents the 1901 discovery of oil, the “black gold” that brought substantial growth and commerce to this land. The Native American shield represents the settlement of this area by Native American tribes and is a nod to the Oklahoma state flag. Within the shield, the red circle represents the bloodshed and lives lost during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street, the most prosperous African-American community in the country. The beige star at the center represents Tulsa’s bright future. A nod to Tulsa’s art deco architecture, it shows that we heal from past wounds and continue to flourish as an icon of a uniquely American city. The beige field represents the warmth and community commonly found in Tulsa.

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

The Broadway smash “Wicked” came to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in 2018.

AMERICAN INDIAN THEATRE CO. OF OKLAHOMA 9521 B Riverside Parkway, Box 358; 918-298-2300; facebook.com/aitco AMERICAN THEATRE CO.* 308 S. Lansing Ave., 918-747-9494, americantheatrecompany.org CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS 7506 E. 91st St., 918-477-7469, celebrityattractions.com CHAMBER MUSIC TULSA 18 S. Lewis Ave., 918-587-3802, chambermusictulsa.org CHOREGUS PRODUCTIONS 5514 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 1; 918-295-5965; choregus.org SIGNATURE SYMPHONY AT TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 10300 E. 81st St., 918-595-7777, signaturesymphony.org THEATRE POPS 918-902-6339, theatrepops.org 30 Tulsa Guest Guide

VENUES

These hotspots host various performing arts groups throughout the year. Check their websites for upcoming events.

THEATRE TULSA 412 N. Boston Ave., 918-587-8402, theatretulsa.org

BOK CENTER 200 S. Denver Ave., 918-894-4200, bokcenter.com

TULSA BALLET 1212 E. 45th Place South, 918-749-6030, tulsaballet.org

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

TULSA CAMERATA 918-960-0380, tulsacamerata.org

BROKEN ARROW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow; 918-259-5778; brokenarrowpac.com

TULSA OPERA 1610 S. Boulder Ave., 918-587-4811, tulsaopera.com TULSA ORATORIO CHORUS tulsachorus.com TULSA PROJECT THEATRE tulsaprojecttheatre.com TULSA SPOTLIGHT THEATER* 1381 Riverside Drive, 918-587-5030, spotlighttheater.org TULSA SYMPHONY 117 N. Boston Ave., Suite 201; 918-584-3645; tulsasymphony.org

COX BUSINESS CENTER 100 Civic Center, 918-894-4350, coxcentertulsa.com LORTON PERFORMANCE CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA 550 S. Gary Place, 918-631-5241, artsandsciences.utulsa.edu/music/ lorton-performance-center THE LOONY BIN 6808 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 234; 918-392-5653; tulsa.loonybincomedy.com

RABBIT HOLE IMPROV 1526 S. Harvard Ave., 918-230-4609, rabbitholeimprov.com STUDIO K AT TULSA BALLET 1212 E. 45th Place S., 918-749-6030, tulsaballet.org TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 110 E. Second St., 918-596-7111, tulsapac.com VANTREASE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 10300 E. 81st St., 918-595-7777, tulsacc.edu/campus-locations/ vantrease-pace

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The following theater companies and arts groups always have something in the works. See their websites for scheduled performances.

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Oklahoma on display A range of museums encourages learning at any age.

Philbrook Museum 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 TU art students and faculty. The gallery is open yearround for the exhibition of visual and performance art and special events. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Exhibitions and lectures are free and open to the public.

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 the week after Labor Day to the week before Memorial Day; closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and the day after Christmas. Also closed Jan. 1-16. Admission is $8.50, adults; $5, children; $7.50, seniors and students; free, children under 5.

Cherokee Heritage Center

Discovery Lab

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 and the Cherokee National Archives and Cherokee Family Research Center. Another highlight is Diligwa: 1710 Cherokee Village, which allows Oklahomans to learn about the lifestyles of Cherokees who lived more than 300 years ago. Visitors can witness daily life as they 32 Tulsa Guest Guide

560 N. Maybelle Ave., 918-295-8144, discoverylab.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 in historic Owen Park. Children can play in “Tulsa Tape and 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 draws thousands of visitors from around the world to the hills just northwest of downtown Tulsa 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. In late 2017, the museum unveiled its renovated Kravis Discovery Center, which uses an Interactive Discovery Trail to create an immersive educational experience. 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-Sunday. 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 all members.

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Woody Guthrie Center

101 E. Archer St., 918-584-3333, ahhatulsa.org Ahha Tulsa, the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa’s contemporary art gallery and multipurpose space, features contemporary pieces by local and regional artists. It has two creative studios and a main studio with family-friendly activities and creative labs, including metalworking, printmaking and a photography darkroom. At ahha Tulsa’s weekly Studio Sunday, included with price of admission, guests of all ages can engage in a creative challenge or technique in the main studio. They also can view creative labs led by artists who supervise the studios. Closed, Monday and Tuesday; noon-9 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; noon-7 p.m., Sunday. Admission is $10.95, adults; $6.95, youth (3-17); free, members, children under 2, and all visitors from 6-9 p.m. on the ﬁrst Friday of each month.

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Walter Arts Center, 5666 E. 81st St., hollandhall. org/events/artworks Holland Hall is a private Episcopal school for students in preK through 12th grade. The Holliman Gallery hosts three professional exhibits each year; the rest of the time, it is ﬁlled with student art. Through its program ARTworks, which celebrated its 41st year in 2018, the gallery showcases the work of a professional artist-in-residence, who spends a week at Holland Hall working with students in each grade. Open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on school days. Admission is free.

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

Philbrook Downtown

5 S. Boston Ave., 918-928-5299, okjazz.org Oklahoma jazz musicians are recognized and honored here at the “Jazz Depot” — housed in Tulsa’s old Union Depot Building — and works in jazz, blues and gospel art are documented, preserved and displayed. 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 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays, at “Jazz Jam”; free live blues music follows from 8-10 p.m. A Sunday concert series is 4-7 p.m. Museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; by appointment, Saturday; 3-7 p.m., Sunday; closed major holidays. Donations are welcome. Museum admission is free; event admission varies.

Oral Roberts University Prayer Tower and Willard Elsing Museum

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Philbrook Museum of Art

2727 S. Rockford Road, 918-749-7941, philbrook.org 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, Kitchen 27 and lush gardens draw more than 150,000 visitors per year. On the second Saturday of each month, Philbrook waives its admission charge for all guests and offers free art supplies and activities to children and families. The grounds also feature an edible garden and a permanent installation of a full-scale log cabin. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday; closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and major holidays. General admission is $9; $7, seniors age 62 and older and groups of 10 or more; free, students from area colleges, 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.

Holliman Gallery at Holland Hall

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31-ton, 90-foot-tall 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.

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

116 E. M.B. Brady St., 918-749-7941, philbrook.org 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 Tulsa 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. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; closed, Monday and Tuesday. General admission is $7; $5, seniors age 62 and older and groups of 10 or more; free, members, students from area colleges, 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.

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

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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; 12-5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Closed all Jewish holidays. Admission is $6.50, adults; $5.50, seniors 55 and older; $3.50, students with ID; $3 each, groups of 10 or more; free, members, teachers with school ID, all uniformed military with ID, “Blue Star families” and children 12 and under.

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Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium

3624 N. 74th E. Ave., 918-834-9900,tulsamuseum.org Travel through time and space at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium, which represents 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. Don’t miss the museum’s giant airliner, the MD-80 Discovery Center. Its Flight Theater is designed to transport guests on an inspirational journey using state-of-the-art projection technology and Surround Sound. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday and most holidays. Admission to both the museum and planetarium is $15, adults; $12, seniors and military with ID; $10, ages 5-17; free, 4 and under. Admission to the museum only is $8, adults; $7, seniors and military with ID; $5, ages 5-17.

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Tulsa Historical Society and Museum

2445 S. Peoria Ave., 918-712-9484, tulsahistory.org Located in an early Tulsa oilman’s former mansion, the Tulsa Historical Society 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 Massacre and 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.

3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive | 918.289.0330 | tulsabotanic.org

Woody Guthrie Center

102 E. M.B. Brady St., 918-574-2710, woodyguthriecenter.org Home to the national Woody Guthrie 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, a music bar, an 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. 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, utulsa.edu/zarrow An anchor of the Tulsa Arts District, the Zarrow Center is afﬁliated with the University of Tulsa’s School of Art, 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. The center hosts regularly changing exhibitions, and various art programs are planned throughout the year for adults, families and homeschool students. Noon-8 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 12-5 p.m., Sunday. Admission is $8, adults; $6, seniors, military with ID; $5, college students with ID; and free, TU students with ID and children under 18. Tulsa Guest Guide 35

A-plus attractions Discover Tulsa’s historical depth, beautiful scenery and options for family fun.

The Polynesian Reef Exhibit at the Oklahoma Aquarium

7355 E. Easton St., 918-878-8099, admiraltwindrivein.com Arguably Tulsa’s most recognizable theater, the Admiral Twin Drive-in rose 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 drive-in reopened in June 2012 and 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. Plan to arrive 30 minutes to an hour and a half early. $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 36 Tulsa Guest Guide

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 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 per person.

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.

Creek Council Oak Tree

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.

East 18th Street and South Cheyenne Avenue, 918-576-5687 (Tulsa Preservation Commission) tulsapreservationcommission.org/nationalregis ter/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

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 at 10 a.m. Tours typically sell out. For more information, visit tulsaarchitecture.com/tours. $10 per person.

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Expo Square

Admiral Twin Drive-in

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 1.15 million attendees in 2017. Expo Square hosts myriad other events throughout the year, including prominent livestock shows, craft shows, consignment events and a recurring 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 a calendar of events.

more than 20 merchants, all of them locally owned. The market is the brainchild of Tulsa’s own Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, which has long invested in Tulsa entrepreneurs with a special interest in food start-ups. From craft cocktails, to street tacos, to gourmet pizza, to “midwesterranean” rotisserie platters, to a plethora of desserts, Mother Road Market has something for everyone. Indoor and patio play areas for children, including Route 66-themed mini golf, keep youngsters busy while their parents enjoy a fresh dinner or beverage from the full-service WEL Bar. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.10 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday; closed Monday.

Fair Meadows

Guthrie Green Expo Square

111 E. M.B. Brady St., 918-574-2421, guthriegreen.com The Tulsa Arts District’s award-winning public space has made its way into the hearts and routines of locals. Food Truck Wednesdays (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) are a 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. 6 a.m.-11 p.m., daily. Check website for event schedule.

Mabel B. Little Heritage House and Greenwood Cultural Center

Guthrie Green

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

Mother Road Market

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1124 S. Lewis Ave., 918-984-9001, motherroadmarket.com Located inside a 1939 grocery building, Mother Road Market is Tulsa’s newest Route 66 attraction. The 27,000-square-foot food hall was completed in November 2018 and offers the food and wares of

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. The newest aquarium exhibit is the Polynesian Reef, open since September 2018. Visitors are invited into an exotic South Paciﬁc coral reef surrounded by more than 500 colorful tropical ﬁsh of approximately 75 species. Another highlight is Sea Turtle Island, completed in 2016, which has three viewing levels and an underwater observation station for children to view the exhibit from within the water. 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

6700 Mohawk Blvd., 918-669-6644, oxleynaturecenter.org Get up close and personal with nature on the trails that wind through this 800-acre 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. 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

5323 W. 31st St. N., 918-697-2700, postoakcanopytours.com 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. Reservations are required. Various times Saturday and Sunday as well as Friday when school is not in session; closed from Thanksgiving-March and

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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 Racing and Sports Bar. Opens at 5 p.m., ThursdaySunday, in June and July. Racing and sports bar hours vary daily depending on race schedule.

some major holidays. $79 per person, ages 16 and up; $69, ages 10-15; $69 per person, groups of 8 or more.

Redbud Valley Nature Preserve

16150 Redbud Drive, Catoosa, oxleynaturecenter.org/redbud.htm This is a place of quiet beauty and rugged scenery. On a 1-mile trail through cliffs and plains, 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., facebook.com/route66village 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.

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Safari Joe’s H20 Water Park

4707 E. 21st St., 918-749-7385, safarijoesh2o.com Cool off and have fun in the sun with towering water slides, a wave pool, a ﬂoat ride and a children’s pool. The park, formerly called Big Splash, reopened in summer 2016 under new ownership. It has several new attractions, including Reptile World, where visitors can see and touch real, exotic species, and a set of three speed slides called Reptile Rush. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and noon-6 p.m., Sunday. $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.

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 the rolling Osage County hills offering panoramic views of sunrises, sunsets and skyscrapers. The Children’s Discovery Garden, which opened in 2016, is a fantastical wonderland featuring a tree fort and the Spring Giant, a 15-foot rugged stone face entered through a hidden grotto.

Nature trails and impressive ﬂoral terraces display a diverse collection of ornamental and ﬂowering plants. Learn about updates to the master plan at the visitor center; when the garden is complete, guests will be able to explore 60 acres, including a lotus pool and an all-seasons garden.10 a.m.- 5 p.m., TuesdaySunday. $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 makes 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/teaching garden in Woodward Park that gives visitors a chance to improve their gardening skills. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

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Tulsa Port of Catoosa and Maritime Education Center

5350 Cimarron Road, Catoosa; 918-266-2291; tulsaport.com 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 port’s maritime Education Center features hands-on 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 Located on 84 acres in Mohawk Park, the zoo features nearly 3,000 animals in exhibits ranging from an award-winning African penguin habitat to an interactive tropical rainforest to the Helmerich Sea Lion Cove. At the 5-acre Lost Kingdom exhibit, new in 2017, visitors have excellent views of Malayan tigers and other Asian mammals and reptiles that are critically endangered. You’ll also ﬁnd a children’s petting zoo, education areas, restaurants and concessions, the Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve, live animal presentations, the Safari Train and a gift shop to buy a “zoovenir” when the day is done. 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.

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

TULSA ATHLETIC May through July

Soccer is traditionally a low-scoring sport. However, the semi-pro Tulsa Athletic are doing their best to change that mindset and bring even more excitement to soccer fans. Founded in 2013, the As compete in the National Premiere Soccer League in the fourth tier of American soccer. Players for the Athletic typically have ties to the Tulsa soccer community, whether that means playing for local club, high school or college teams. Several team members have played for the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University. 918-584-8167, tulsaathletic.com The Tulsa Drillers, 2018 Texas League Champions

April through September The Tulsa Drillers, a AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are the 2018 Texas League Champions, ending a 20-year title drought. Although the Drillers were last named league champions in 1998, the team has advanced to the Texas League Championship Series in two of past four years as a Dodgers affiliate. 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 — both located behind the centerfield fence — 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

The ownership group of the Tulsa Drillers brought the sport of professional soccer to downtown Tulsa and ONEOK Field in 2015 with the Tulsa 40 Tulsa Guest Guide

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 ﬁfth season as members 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. 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’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 Men’s Basketball

November through March Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave.; 918-495-6000; oruathletics.com

ORU Baseball

February through May J.L. Johnson Stadium, 7777 S. Lewis Ave.; 918-495-6161; oruathletics.com

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TULSA DRILLERS

MEGA MONEY MONDAY

THIRSTY THURSDAY TWO DOLLAR TUESDAY

FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS

BARK IN THE PARK

POST-GAME FIREWORKS OR PREMIUM GIVEAWAY NIGHT

KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY

VISIT TULSADRILLERS.COM OR ROUGHNECKSFC.COM | CALL 918.744.5901 |

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Parks and rec Find endless opportunities to enjoy athletics in Tulsa.

PARKS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS The City of Tulsa has 140 public parks and six community centers for ample recreation opportunities. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, 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 using the City of Tulsa’s Parks Finder at maps.cityoftulsa.org/parksﬁnder. WALK, RUN, RIDE Walkers, runners and cyclists will ﬁnd plenty of trails and paved paths throughout Tulsa RiverParks: 800 acres of land stretching along the Arkansas River. Visit riverparks.org for a map of trails.

BOWLING 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

Andy B’s

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES/ 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 BROKEN ARROW GOLF AND ATHLETIC CLUB 1651 E. Omaha St., Broken Arrow 918-355-0602 brokenarrowgolfac.com CHEROKEE HILLS GOLF CLUB 770 S. W. Cherokee St., Catoosa 918-384-7600 hardrockcasinotulsa.com/golf FOREST RIDGE GOLF COURSE 7501 E. Kenosha, Broken Arrow 918-357-2282 forestridgegolf.com LAFORTUNE PARK GOLF COURSE 5501 S. Yale Ave., 918-496-6200 lafortunegolfclub.com

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LINKS GOLF AND ATHLETIC CLUB 11500 S. Links Court, Bixby 918-369-6035 lindseymanagement.com LIT’L LINKS GOLF CLUB 11915 S. 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow 918-481-3673, litllinks.com MOHAWK PARK GOLF COURSE 5223 E. 41st St. N., 918-425-6871 tulsagolf.org OWASSO GOLF AND ATHLETIC CLUB 13604 E. 84th St. N., Owasso 918-274-4884 owassogolfac.com PAGE BELCHER GOLF COURSE 6666 S. Union Ave., 918-446-1529 tulsagolf.org 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, woodsgolfclub.com

DUST BOWL LANES AND LOUNGE 211 S. Elgin Ave., 918-430-3901 dustbowlok.com/tulsa MAIN EVENT 7830 S. Santa Fe Ave. W. 918-447-1200 mainevent.com/locations/tulsa-ok SHERIDAN LANES BOWLING 3121 S. Sheridan Road 918-627-2728 amf.com/sheridanlanesok

SKATE PARKS GATHERING PLACE 2650 S. John Williams Way E. 918-779-1000, gatheringplace.org

TRAMPOLINE PARKS SKY ZONE TULSA 8306 E. 61st St., 918-877-7700 skyzone.com/tulsa SPRING TOWN TRAMPOLINE PARK 8314 E. 71st St. 918-294-8671 incrediblepizza.com/tulsa URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK 3328 E. 51st St., 918-770-9987 urbanairtrampolinepark.com

INFLATABLES BOUNCEU 8922 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A 918-249-0090 bounceu.com/tulsa-ok GO BALLISTIC KIDS PLAY CENTER 6202 S. Sheridan Road 918-605-9698 goballistictulsa.com

OTHER

NIENHUIS SKATE PARK 3201 N. Ninth St., Broken Arrow 918-259-6550 brokenarrowok.gov/613/skate-park

CLIMB TULSA ROCK-CLIMBING GYM 4923 E. 32nd St., 918-439-4400 climbtulsa.com

RIVER SKATE PARK 464 W. 23rd St., 918-596-7275 cityoftulsa.org

LASERQUEST LASER TAG 2909 S. Sheridan Road 918-663-5551 laserquest.com/ok-tulsa

SKATENORTH 2910 E. 56th St. N., 918-596-7275 cityoftulsa.org

PAINTBALL ADVENTURE GAMES INC. 10242 S. 49th W. Ave., Sapulpa 918-224-1055 pbadventuregames.com

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Shop local Find most anything at the city’s boutiques, shopping centers and malls. Brookside offers nightlife, retail and restaurants.

The Boxyard

502 E. Third St., tulsaboxyard.com Inspired by an iconic London development, the Boxyard is constructed of repurposed shipping containers. Shops sell men’s, women’s and children’s fashion; skateboard gear; and candy, snacks and drinks. You’ll also ﬁnd various dining options, such as the OPEN Container Restaurant and Bar, Sabores Mexican Cuisine and Rose Rock Microcreamery.

Brookside

East 32nd to 41st streets on South Peoria Avenue, brooksidetheplacetobe.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 at night as Tulsans ﬂock to bars for a night on the town.

Cherry Street/15th Street

East 15th Street, east of South Peoria Avenue This distinctive area, at one time considered the suburbs east of Tulsa, draws visitors seeking ﬁne dining, antiques 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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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/Omega Chocolate, where you can ﬁnd a sweet selection of cold treats.

Jenks, America

West of the Arkansas River on South 96th Street, jenks.com Travel back in time as you wander through antique shops and art studios 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.

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, kingspointevillagetulsa.com 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

East 81st Street and South Lewis Avenue 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 is also 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 people can ﬁnd a wide variety of high-end items.

Promenade Mall

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

Rose District

Tulsa Hills

Shops of Seville

Utica Square

North Main Street in Broken Arrow, rosedistrict.com 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 October.

Cherry Street

East 101st Street and South Yale Avenue Stop by when you are in the mood for unique 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.

SouthRoads

East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue Catch the newest ﬂick at the AMC 20 movie theater, buy your pet a treat at PETCO or browse till your heart’s content at Barnes and Noble in this popular shopping center. Other stores include Old Navy and Ulta.

Ida Red General Store and Soda Fountain in the Tulsa Arts District

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 Smashburger.

East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue, uticasquare.com This Tulsa original offers a delightful combination of local and national shops and upscale restaurants to make for a great day of shopping. 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 stores not offered anywhere else in Tulsa, such as Lolli and Pops gourmet confectionary. JCPenney, Macy’s and Dillard’s make this mall a shopper’s paradise, with a retail establishment to please every taste.

T R E N D Y.

CHERRY STREET: VALERIE WEI-HAAS; IDA RED: COURTESY

F O R OV E R 3 0 Y E A R S.

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WE GOT THE BEAT Where to see the best local and national musical acts

elcome to Tulsa, Oklahoma: home of the renowned “Tulsa Sound.” Whether or not you realize it, you have most likely heard the inﬂuence of Tulsa musicians on countless chart-topping records. If you’re on the hunt to experience Tulsa’s wealth of talent in person, here are some secrets and not-so-secrets from locals who know where to ﬁnd the musical gold.

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BLUE DOME DISTRICT • 114 S ELGIN

Located in downtown Tulsa, the Rabbit Hole is a restaurant & bar with a Chef driven menu. Live Music most nights! Open 4pm - 2am 7 Nights A Week

116 S Elgin Ave • Blue Dome District Tulsa Guest Guide 47

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 British-themed midtown dive with live bands nearly every night. The bartenders might be a fun source to ﬁnd out about local 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. 2809 S. Harvard Ave., 918-794-4208, thecolonytulsa.com

What is the

‘TULSA SOUND’? The evolution of a legendary musical style excerpt from “The Roots of Tulsa Sound”

BY ANDY WHEELER

Dusty Dog Pub

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 Tulsa 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 in by the district’s art galleries. The First Friday evening of each month, the district swells with people and music for a free monthly art crawl. 111 E. M.B. Brady St., 918-574-2421, guthriegreen.com

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. 5 S. Boston Ave., 918-928-5299, 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 Dalesandro’s Italian Cuisine (1742 S. Boston Ave.), The Shrine and its surroundings could make a whole evening. 112 E. 18th St., 918-949-1345, tulsashrine.com

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esides the ever-present Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa exploded with December 2016 Tulsa Voice Cover featuring Leon Russell 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 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 — 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.

BOK Center

Soundpony

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., 918-5827669, 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. 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

OSAGE CASINO AND HOTEL TULSA: COURTESY

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.

Brady (Tulsa) Theater

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

Brady (Tulsa) Theater

Long nicknamed “The Old Lady on Brady,” the Brady Theater will be renamed the Tulsa Theater in mid2019. Since being built in 1914 when it was dubbed “Tulsa Convention Hall,” the art deco theater has hosted countless entertainers, 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 Massacre. This historic venue sits on M.B. Brady Street, which will be renamed “Reconciliation Way” in July 2019 in an attempt to heal the city’s 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 oldfashioned 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, BurnCo serves up tasty barbecue just next door. 423 N. Main St., 918-584-2306, cainsballroom.com

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, musical 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

Osage Casino

CASINOS Tulsa’s casinos also offer eclectic entertainment options. Performers who have made recent stops at local casino venues include Bob Dylan, Christina Aguilera and comedians Jim Gafﬁgan and David Spade. Get your tickets now, and plan ahead to enjoy some gaming, golf or dinner before your show.

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 at The Joint and several restaurants. 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 918-384-7800; 800-760-6700; hardrockcasinotulsa.com

Osage Casino and Hotel Tulsa

This 247,000-square-foot casino near downtown has more than 1,600 electronic gaming devices, an event center opening in February 2019, a bar and grill, a brewery, a cafe and a luxury hotel boasting 141 rooms and indulgent amenities for guests. 951 W. 36th St. N., 918-6997614, osagecasinos.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 Riverside Parkway, 918-995-8080, riverspirittulsa.com Tulsa Guest Guide 49

Restaurants and bars Advertiser index

irst-time visitors to Tulsa might be surprised at the variety of the culinary scene. From its location in the heartland, one might expect Tulsa to do well at signature American cuisine such as steaks and burgers — and it does. However, local chefs are hitting it out of the park with establishments ranging from Asian fusion to pub fare to pizza and more. The following pages will introduce you to some of the best locally owned eateries.

Brunch at SMOKE.

Albert G’s p. 53

Meat is always slow smoked at Albert G’s, a Tulsa staple since 1992. Its new downtown location offers the same great barbecue and some reimagined dishes, including the Route 66 Nachos and smoked chicken wins with house-made Roughneck Sauce. 2748 S. Harvard Ave., 918-747-4799; 421 E. First St., 918-728-3650; albertgs.com

Arnie’s Bar p. 47

This traditional Irish pub has a solid selection of Irish whiskey, including Jameson on tap, and a cozy patio ﬁreplace. 318 E. Second St., 918-583-0797, arniesbar.com

Buffet at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 13

At Buffet, you can enjoy a salad bar and ﬁve food stations: Mexican, Asian, Italian, American and barbecue. Plus, a dessert bar for your sweet tooth. 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 800-760-6700 hardrockcasinotulsa.com

Burn Co. BBQ p. 51

Burn Co. is famous for its wait-worthy lunch specials that often attract lines out the door. With utilitarian decor and amenities, Burn Co. focuses on the food, resulting in a distinctive backyard barbecue ﬂavor. 1738 S. Boston Ave., 918-574-2777; 500 S. Riverwalk Crossing, Suite 135, Jenks; burnbbq.com

Celebrity Restaurant p. 3

Celebrity Restaurant’s atmosphere, outstanding food and excellent service have made it a Tulsa tradition for more than 55 years. Try the house’s special Caesar salad, prepared tableside upon request. 3109 S. Yale Ave., 918-743-1800, celebritytulsa.com

Champions Grill at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 13

Located in the clubhouse overlooking the beautiful course at Cherokee Hills Golf Club, Champions Grill offers a delicious breakfast and lunch menu. 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 800-760-6700, hardrockcasinotulsa.com

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Coffee House on Cherry Street p. 17

This neighborhood coffee shop and bakery also serves breakfast and lunch. CHOCS is a cozy, quiet hangout for a latte, frozen drink or slice of cake. 1502 E. 15th St., 918-779-6137, chocstulsa.com

Duet Restaurant + Jazz Inside Front Cover

This modern American restaurant and jazz club has shaken up the Arts District with its fresh, creative menu and world-class musical acts. 108 N. Detroit Ave., 918-398-7201, duetjazz.com

Fireside Grill at River Spirit Casino Resort Back Cover

Fireside Grill offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring expertly prepared entrees, plus craft cocktails, a well-curated wine list and a great selection of beers. 8330 S. Riverside Parkway, 918-995-8080, riverspirittulsa.com

Food Court at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 13

Try these Food Court staples: Salsa: Made-to-order burritos, quesadillas and tacos. Slice: Pizza by the slice and whole pies. That’s amore. FlipSide: All-American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 24/7., 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 800-760-6700, hardrockcasinotulsa.com

The Hunt Club Pub and Grub p. 51

Enjoy drinks and a wide variety of live music in the bar or on the patio, accompanied by a tasty starter or entree from the Southern Gentlemen Grill. 224 N. Main St., 918-599-9200, thehuntclubtulsa.com

Hwy 66 Diner at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 13

All-American classics get a rock ‘n’ roll twist at 66 Diner. This fan-favorite dishes up breakfast, lunch and dinner 24/7/365. 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 800-760-6700, hardrockcasinotulsa.com

Ida Red General Store and Soda Fountain p. 2 Soda jerks sling beverages of the past and new versions of classics, with a menu that rotates by season. Egg creams, root beer ﬂoats and acid phosphates are on the menu, along with house-made sodas, shakes and malts, coffees and espresso drinks. 208-A N. Main St., 918-918-398-6700 idaredgeneralstore.com

In the Raw p. 31

With a menu combining traditional and nouveau sushi, plus a variety of non-sushi entrees, In the Raw Sushi is synonymous with great food and good times. Be sure to check out the new eel bar on Brookside or the best view in Tulsa On the Hill. 3321 S. Peoria Ave., 918-744-1300; 6151 S. Sheridan Road, 918524-0063; 216 S. Main St., Broken Arrow, 918-8936111; intherawsushi.com

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant at River Spirit Casino Resort Back Cover

Get a taste of true tropical life. Features include a seaplane and a volcano erupting lava into a giant blender, plus two outdoor decks with river views and live music. 8330 S. Riverside Parkway, 918-9958080, riverspirittulsa.com

JINYA Ramen Bar p. 17

Warm up with ﬂavorful ramen, a sensory experience at Jinya, which offers chicken and vegetable broth. The eatery on the outskirts of the Blue Dome District also has non-ramen options and a full bar. 416 E. Second St., 918-861-4100, jinya-ramenbar.com

Juniper p. 7

At Juniper, expect creative, modern cuisine that changes with the seasons and utilizes locally sourced ingredients. Its intimate downtown setting is the perfect backdrop for a craft cocktail and a scrumptious selection from the weekly rotating menu of chef’s specials. 324 E. Third St., 918-7941090, junipertulsa.com

Food, Full Bar, Live Music & Good Times!

Who’s your Phatty?

224 N. Main • 918-599-9200 thehuntclubtulsa.com Located in the Tulsa Arts District.

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THURS, FRI, SUN 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink

SAT 21+ only

124 N. Boston Ave • 918-584-9494 clubmajestictulsa.com • clubmajestictulsa

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500 S. Riverwalk Crossing, Jenks | 1738 S. Boston Ave. | www.BurnBBQ.com | Tulsa Guest Guide 51

Kitchen 27 at Philbrook p. 37

Enjoy a casual museum dining experience with a spectacular view of the sprawling Philbrook Gardens. Daily lunch, Friday dinner and weekend brunch offer a gourmet touch, but most entrees are under $15, with many kid-friendly options. Friday Burger Nights return in spring 2019. Inside Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road 918-748-5367; philbrook.org/dine

Polo Grill p. 45

Polo Grill is an award-winning restaurant known for its extensive wine list, exceptional service and ﬁne dining. Stop in for lunch during a day of shopping at Utica Square or reward yourself with a delectable dinner at the end of a long day. 2038 Utica Square, 918-744-4280, pologrill.com

Prairie Brewpub p. 47

This modern downtown bistro serves Middle Eastern cuisine from many regions. In the warmer months, try the walk-up falafel window to tame your latenight cravings. 111 N. Main St., 918-728-3147, laffatulsa.com

The Tulsa Arts District is home to Prairie Brewpub, featuring beers brewed onsite by Prairie Artisan Ales. The lunch and dinner menus are ﬁlled with hearty dishes and sandwiches such as the “Loosen Your B.E.L.T.” with crispy pork belly, fried egg, Bibb lettuce and tomatoes with lemon aioli. 223 N. Main St., 918-936-4395, prairiepub.com

The Max Retropub p. 47

Prhyme p. 7

Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant and Bar p. 31

With retro arcade games and an pop cultureinspired drink menu, this Blue Dome District bar is a throwback — and a unique spot to throw one back. 114 S. Elgin Ave., 918-895-6200 facebook.com/themaxretropub

McGill’s on 19 p. 13

With an upscale menu, expanded wine offerings and a breathtaking panoramic view unequaled in the state of Oklahoma, McGill’s on 19 truly is the ultimate ﬁne-dining experience. Reservations recommended. Inside Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa at 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 800-7606700, hardrockcasinotulsa.com

The Melting Pot p. 29

This downtown dining establishment is an upscale, modern interpretation of the American steakhouse. Choose from classic cuts of beef, seasonal seafood, New Zealand lamb chops, artistically plated appetizers, classic caviar service and delectable desserts. 111 N. Main St., 918-794-7700, prhymetulsa.com

Rabbit Hole Bar and Grill p. 47

Expect cold drinks, high-quality yet approachable bar food — including chicken fried chicken and cheese steak — and live music most nights at this downtown venue. 116 S. Elgin Ave., facebook.com/ rabbitholetulsa

Queenie’s Cafe and Bakery p. 29

Dinner is better when it’s dipped ... in creamy cheese or chocolate, for example. Enjoy a four-course dining experience: cheese fondue, a salad, an entree and dessert. Or, keep it simple by pairing a glass of wine with cheese fondue — a one-pot wonder. 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Suite 190, Jenks; 918-299-8000 meltingpot.com/tulsa/welcome

Take a shopping break at Queenie’s, known for its delectable breakfast dishes and fresh sandwiches utilizing local meats and veggies. Don’t leave without peeking at the dessert case; we dare you to turn down a slice of house-made pie or cake.1834 Utica Square, 918-749-3481, queeniesoftulsa.com

Molly’s Landing p. 53

Food with a view is what they do. With the Osage Hills as a backdrop, stop by The Restaurant at Gilcrease before, during or after your next visit. The Restaurant offers lunch daily from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday Brunch is a favorite among Tulsans. Inside Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road, 918596-2720, gilcrease.org/restaurant

Tucked away along historic Route 66 near the infamous Blue Whale, Molly’s Landing has treated guests to delectable steaks and seafood for more than 30 years. 3700 N. Highway 66, Catoosa; 918-266-7853, mollyslanding.com

Nine Band Brewing Co. Inside Back Cover

On-site brewery offering large selection of craft beers and specialty cocktails. Bar menu available. Open daily 11 a.m.-midnight.951 W. 36 St. N., 918699-7614, osagecasinos.com

Perfect Cup at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 13

Proudly brewing Starbucks® Coffee so you can start your day with the perfect cup. 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 800-760-6700, hardrockcasinotulsa.com

Phat Philly’s p. 51

Phat Philly’s brings a taste of Philadelphia to Tulsa with its tasty made-to-order cheesesteaks. Steak, chicken and veggie phillies and other menu items are big on taste with a no-frills presentation. 1305 S. Peoria Ave., 918-382-7428, phatphillys.com 52 Tulsa Guest Guide

The Restaurant at Gilcrease p. 33

RibCrib p. 55

Founded in Tulsa in 1992, RibCrib is a mainstay in the local barbecue landscape. The fast-casual barbecue chain is well-loved for its smoked meats, Southern side items and build-your-own combos. Six Tulsa locations, 918-742-2742, ribcrib.com

Roni Peppo’s Inside Back Cover

Italian bistro style eatery offering custom pizzas, salads and sandwiches. Open daily 11 a.m.-3 a.m. 951 W. 36 St. N., 918-699-7614, osagecasinos.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House at River Spirit Casino Resort Back Cover

River Spirit Casino Resort’s ﬁne-dining restaurant provides memorable meals with a picturesque view of the Arkansas River. It’s the perfect place to

celebrate life’s milestones or enjoy happy hours with friends. 8330 S. Riverside Parkway, 918-995-8080 riverspirittulsa.com

Sisserou’s p. 17

Sisserou’s adds Caribbean ﬂair to the Tulsa Arts District. Monthly “Caribbean Cruisines” take diners on culinary voyages, and the menu keeps Tulsa tropical all year. 107 N. Boulder Ave., 918-576-6800 sisserousrestauranttulsa.com

SMOKE. p. 53

Creating imaginative dishes with locally sourced ingredients is Smoke’s game, and it wins every time. Each location houses a humidor and full bar with an impressive selection of draft beers and wine. 1542 E. 15th St., 918-949-4440; 201 S. Main St., Owasso, smoketulsa.com

Stonecreek Kitchen Inside Back Cover

Upscale casual dining featuring steaks and seafood. Varied menu includes favorites such as chicken and wafﬂes and meatloaf. Breakfast buffet daily 6-11 a.m.; country buffet 4-9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; dinner served 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 951 W. 36 St. N., 918-699-7614, osagecasinos.com

Tavolo p. 7

This award-winning Italian restaurant, market and cafe is nestled in downtown Tulsa’s Deco District. Pastas and baked goods are handmade daily, and diners can choose from lunch specials, chef’s tasting menus and an approachable wine list. 427 S. Boston Ave., 918-949-4498, tavolotulsa.com

Thunder Bar and Grill Inside Back Cover

Menu includes delicious comfort food: craft burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, seafood, pastas. Open daily 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.; food service until 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and until midnight Friday-Saturday. 951 W. 36 St. N., 918-699-7614, osagecasinos.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill p. 13

Some bars have the inexplicable power to inspire. This bar and grill, though, was inspired by Toby Keith’s monster hit, “I Love This Bar.” Dining, dancing and beer by the pitcher; just ﬁnd a barstool and feel the love. Inside Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa at 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 800-7606700, hardrockcasinotulsa.com

Vintage Wine Bar p. 31

A big-city wine bar with a “Tulsa Deco” inﬂuence, Vintage features a robust wine list, plus a few thoughtfully curated beers and classic cocktails. 324 E. First St., 918-724-9255, winebartulsa.com

Visions Buffet at River Spirit Casino Resort Back Cover

Savor succulent seafood; feast on tender, juicy beef, chicken and pork; and don’t forget to leave room for dessert. Whatever you crave, Visions Buffet is sure to satisfy. So, grab a chair at the largest casino buffet in the state.8330 S. Riverside Parkway, 918995-8080, riverspirittulsa.com

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