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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. We are especially proud of our creative class. T-town is filled with artists, musicians, dancers, dreamers and doers. Some of these fantastic individuals recently collaborated to redesign Tulsa’s flag as a new symbol of our city’s past, present and future. The flag’s meaning provides a perspective on what makes us uniquely Tulsa: • 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. Tulsa clearly has many facets, and we hope you experience the best of our city while you’re here. Just turn the pages of this book to see some of the wonderful attractions Tulsa has to offer, from performing arts and museums to festivals and nightlife. Wondering where to eat? Be sure to check out our Restaurant Index on p. 58. Happy exploring!
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Contents 8 WEEKEND GUIDE
Weekends in Tulsa can be relaxing or adventurous. Here are some ideas to set your plans in motion.
14 GO, SEE, DO
Update your itinerary to include these local festivals and events.
18 JUST ASK THE LOCALS
The editors of Tulsa’s city magazine share a few of their favorite stops.
28 STAGE STRUCK
Tulsa is home to performing arts groups and venues small and large.
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32 GALLERIES
Where to view and purchase local and regional art
34 OKLAHOMA ON DISPLAY
A peek into the city’s varied museums
38 A-PLUS ATTRACTIONS
Discover Tulsa’s historical depth, beautiful scenery and options for family fun.
The city’s professional and Division I collegiate sports teams
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46 PARKS AND REC
Burn off some energy at parks, golf courses and other recreational spots.
48 SHOP LOCAL
Visit the area’s best locally owned shops, plus shopping centers and malls for every taste.
52 WE GOT THE BEAT
A guide to Tulsa’s diverse venues for live music and nightlife
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MERCADO: VALERIE GRANT; TULSA ZOO: COURTESY; ROUGHNECKS: MATT CHRISTENSEN
44 SPORTS FOR ALL SEASONS
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Weekend guide to Tulsa Be as busy you’d like to be Friday through Sunday with these weekly and monthly events. By Morgan Phillips
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VALERIE GRANT
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. 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.
The First Friday Art Crawl on the first Friday of each month attracts art lovers of all ages to the Tulsa Arts District.
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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. 35 for more on the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. 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. 35 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 thetulsaartsdistrict.org. If you like coffee, you’ll love to see Tulsa’s Topeca Coffee up close. The family-owned coffee company offers a seed-to-cup class and tasting from 10 a.m.-noon on the first Friday of every month at 1229 E. Admiral Blvd. Visit topecacoffee.com/learn/coffee-geek. 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. 35 for more on Gilcrease.
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On Saturday: Find colorful clothing, accessories and art at the Kendall Whittier Mercado, a multicultural open-air market. It meets 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, from April through September in the historic Kendall Whittier district at East Admiral Boulevard and North Lewis Avenue. Visit historickwms.com/mercado. 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 even wine. Visit tulsafarmersmarket.org.
Kendall Whittier Mercado
More than 50,000 square feet of eclectic treasures await you at the Tulsa Flea Market at Expo Square. This air-conditioned, indoor event is in full swing 8 a.m.-4 p.m., most Saturdays. See tulsafleamarket.net for specific dates.
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 buildings. See p. 40 for more on walking tours. In town on the third Saturday of the month? You’ll love Imagination Day at the Hardesty Arts Center. From noon-5 p.m., see gallery exhibitions and demonstrations and participate in hands-on art activities for all ages. Admission is free. See p. 35 for more on the Hardesty Arts Center.
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A tasting, called a “cupping,” at Topeca Coffee Tulsa Art Deco Museum
MUSEUM AND MERCADO: VALERIE GRANT
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. 35 for more on Philbrook.
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On Sunday: Brunch at Dilly Diner; Right: migas at SMOKE. on Cherry Street
Sundays in Tulsa are for brunching. The readers of TulsaPeople Magazine voted the following restaurants 2017’s top spots for Sunday brunch: SMOKE. on Cherry Street: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1542 E. 14th St. (Brunch also is served 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays.) smokewoodfiregrill.com La Villa Restaurant: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 2727 S. Rockford Ave. lavillaphilbrook.com
VISIT TulsaPeople.com/a-list for more dining recommendations.
Dilly Diner: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 402 E. Second St. (Brunch also is served 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays.) dillydiner.com Docs Wine and Food: 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 3509 S. Peoria Ave. (Brunch also is served 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Saturdays.) docswineandfood.com Brookside By Day: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 3313 S. Peoria Ave. (Breakfast also is served 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays.) brooksidebyday.com
First Street Flea is a funky little indoor shopping experience from 9 a.m.-3 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.
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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 their families, this is a fun place to spend the afternoon. See p. 35 for more on Gilcrease.
DILLY DINER AND SMOKE: ANNA BENNETT; FIRST STREET FLEA: VALERIE GRANT
Check out 918 Flea Market in the historic Rose Bowl Event Center at 7419 E. 11th St. Find plenty of treasures and trinkets from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., each Sunday. Visit facebook.com/918fleamarket.
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Go, see, do
No matter what time of year you visit Tulsa, there is plenty to do in 2018.
1-7 Winterfest BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. tulsawinterfest.com 9-13 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. chilibowl.com 15 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 26-28 Green Country Home and Garden Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. coxradiotulsa.com 29-Feb. 4 Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. tulsaboatshow.com
February 13 Mardi Gras Celebration Blue Dome District, downtown
March 1-3 New Genre Arts Festival Living Arts, 307 E. M. B. Brady St. livingarts.com 3-4 Big 12 Wrestling Championships BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. bokcenter.com 8-11 Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. tulsahba.com 10-11 Women’s Living Expo Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. womenslivingexpo.com
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17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Blue Dome District, downtown
The Tulsa Run celebrated its 40th year in 2017.
Date TBA Redfork Native American Film Fest TCC West Campus, 7505 W. 41st St. facebook.com/redforknaff
April 7 Kendall Whittier Food Truck Festival East Admiral Place and North Lewis Avenue, historickwms.com 13-14 SpringFest Garden Market and Festival Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave. tulsagardencenter.com 14 Tulsa Roots Music Global Bash Guthrie Green, 111 E. M. B. Brady St., tulsarootsmusic.org 22-28 Woody Guthrie Center Fifth Anniversary Celebration Woody Guthrie Center, 102 E. M. B. Brady St., and Guthrie Green, 111 E. M. B. Brady St. woodyguthriecenter.org 24-29 Bare Bones International Film Festival Muskogee barebonesfilmfest00.tripod.com 28-June 3 Oklahoma Renaissance Festival The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee okcastle.com Date TBA Tulsa Overground Film and Music Festival Multiple locations tulsaoverground.com Date TBA Easter Island Music Festival Valley Park Sports Complex, 6802 OK-20, Keetonville easterislandfestival.com
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January
Visit the Hardesty Arts Center for a contemporary gallery, gift shop featuring local artists, hands-on studio activities, and THE EXPERIENCE, a fully-immersive sensory art installation opening May 2018!
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Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival
17-20 Tulsa International Mayfest Downtown, tulsamayfest.org
Date TBA Spring Home and Outdoor Living Expo Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. springhomeexpo.com
18-20 13th annual Blue Dome Arts Festival Blue Dome District, downtown bluedomearts.org
Date TBA Herb Day in Brookside East 41st Street and South Peoria Avenue facebook.com/herbdayinbrookside
20 Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival Tulsa Arts District, downtown thehopjam.com
May
24-27 Rocklahoma 1421 W. 450 Road, Pryor rocklahoma.com
Every Thursday night, late May through August Summer’s Fifth Night Concerts Utica Square, East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue uticasquare.com 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration Downtown, downtowntulsaok.com 5-7 5 de Mayo Festival River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. tulsahispanicchamber.com 11-13 Germanfest German-American Society of Tulsa, 2301 E. 15th St., gastulsa.org 13-17 Tulsa International Balloon Festival Tulsa Raceway Park, 3101 N. Garnett Road, tulsaibf.com
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Date TBA Dodgebrawl BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. tulsadodgebrawl.com
June Throughout June SummerStage Multiple locations summerstagetulsa.org 2-3 Tulsa Pride Festival and Parade 621 E. Fourth St., tulsapride.org 7 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
8-10 Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Blue Dome District, Tulsa Arts District and Tulsa River Parks tulsatough.com
Date TBA Tulsa Pow Wow Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center tulsapowwow.org
13-17 Juneteenth Greenwood District, East Archer Street and North Greenwood Avenue
August
13-17 Tulsa Balloon Festival East 41st Street and 129th East Avenue, tulsaibf.com
25 Wild Brew Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center wildbrew.org
15-17 G Fest Muskogee, gfestmuskogee.com Date TBA Mvskoke Nation Festival Claude Cox Complex, 2950 Warrior Road, Okmulgee creekfestival.com
26 Utsav India Fest Expo Square Pavilion, 4145 E. 21st St., iagtok.org 31-Sept. 2 POSTOAK Wine and Jazz Festival POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat, 5323 W. 31st St. N. postoaklodge.com
Date TBA Asian-American Festival Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road tulsalibrary.org/asianfestival
Date TBA Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa Pow-Wow of Champions Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. iicot.org
July
Date TBA Exchange Choreography Festival thebellhouse.info
4 Folds of Honor Freedom Fest River West Festival Park and Veterans Park riverparks.org/freedomfest
September
13-15 Tokyo in Tulsa Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center tokyointulsa.com
3 Great Raft Race Arkansas River, tulsaraftrace.com 6-8 Bluegrass and Chili Festival Claremore bluegrasschilifest.com
RENAISSANCE FAIR: COURTESY; HOP JAM: GREG BOLLINGER
Date TBA Reverb Play Festival Tulsa PAC, 110 E. Second St. echotheatreco.org
USA BMX Grands
Oklahoma Scotfest
Date TBA Blue Whale Comedy Festival Tulsa Arts District bluewhalecomedyfestival.com
Date TBA McNellie’s Harvest Beer Festival East First Street and South Elgin Avenue, mcnellies.com
26-31 HallowMarine Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks okaquarium.org
16-Dec. 30 Philbrook Festival Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road philbrook.org
14-16 Oklahoma Scotfest River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave., okscotfest.com
Date TBA ShalomFest Temple Israel, 2004 E. 22nd Place templetulsa.com/shalomfest
26-31 HallowZOOeen Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N. tulsazoo.org/boo
20-22 Tulsa Greek Festival Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave. tulsagreekfestival.com
Date TBA Stone River Music Festival Chandler stonerivermusicfestival.com
27 Tulsa Run Downtown, tulsarun.com
22 Lights On! Utica Square, East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue uticasquare.com
27-Oct. 7 Tulsa State Fair Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. tulsastatefair.com
Date TBA XPO Game Festival Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center, xpotulsa.com
28-Oct. 27, every Friday and Saturday Haunted Castle Halloween Festival The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee okcastle.com Date TBA Higher Plains Music Festival The Vanguard, 222 N. Main St. thevanguardtulsa.com Date TBA BaseCamp Camping and Music Festival Turkey Mountain, 6863 S. Elwood Ave. facebook.com/basecampatturkey
October
Date TBA Tulsa American Film Festival Multiple locations tulsaamericanfilmfest.com
5-6 Tulsa International Wine and Jazz Fete Guthrie Green, 111 E. M. B. Brady St., tulsarootsmusic.org
November
Date TBA National Indian Taco Championship Pawhuska facebook.com/NITCpawhuska 13-14 Cherokee Art Market Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa cherokeeartmarket.com 17-21 Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. tulsaoktoberfest.org
1 Dia de los Muertos Festival Living Arts, 307 E. M. B. Brady St. livingarts.org
Date TBA Cyntergy Hurtland Owen Park, 560 N. Maybelle Ave. hurtlandusa.com Date TBA USA BMX Grands usabmx.com
December 8 Tulsa Christmas Parade Downtown tulsachristmasparade.org
4 Will Rogers Birthday Bash Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, willrogers.com 11 100th Veterans Day Parade Downtown 16-18 Route 66 Marathon Downtown, route66marathon.com
COURTESY
Date TBA Illinois River Jam Peyton’s Place, Tahlequah illinoisriverjam.com
27 BooHaHa Parade South Peoria Avenue from East 49th to 33rd streets brooksidetheplacetobe.com
23-Jan. 6 Arvest Winterfest BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. bokcenter.com
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Just ask the locals The editors of Tulsa’s city magazine share a few of their favorite stops.
Talk of Tulsa
The Philbrook Downtown museum and 108 Contemporary art gallery are stops for many visitors to the First Friday Art Crawl.
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EVAN TAYLOR
TulsaPeople is Tulsa’s award-winning city magazine that celebrates living, working and playing in Tulsa. Each year, readers of TulsaPeople voice their top picks for fun, food, body, shopping and services in the magazine’s A-List issue. Visit TulsaPeople.com/a-list to see what they consider the best of Tulsa.
First Friday Art Crawl Whether you seek an out-of-the-ordinary date night or just want to experience some local culture, the First Friday Art Crawl is a must-do. The Tulsa Arts District — and most of downtown — is booming with restaurants, retail and galleries, but the energy experienced during First Friday is astonishing. The art crawl kicks off at 6 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, inviting visitors to wander in and out of the district’s interesting businesses, galleries, restaurants and bars, many of which host free art exhibits and musical performances. The crawl crowd is comprised of all ages and has been known to reach several thousand on nice evenings. Don’t miss live music at Guthrie Green and demonstrations at the Tulsa Glassblowing School, to name just a few First Friday activities.
Various venues along East M. B. Brady Street thetulsaartsdistrict.org
Kendall Whittier District
VALERIE GRANT
The more the merrier: That seems to be the motto of the flourishing Kendall Whittier area that is home to a growing collection of artists and businesses. The Oklahoma Arts Council-certified cultural district is anchored by historic Whittier Square, which was at one time the oldest suburban shopping district in Tulsa. The neighborhood declined from the mid-1960s to ’80s and became a haven for adult-oriented businesses that eventually surrounded longtime staples Ziegler Art and Frame and Circle Cinema. In 2010, the nonprofit Kendall Whittier Main Street was born and has helped change the KW landscape into a careful mix of restaurants, retail, nonprofits, studios and destination attractions. Recent newcomers include the eclectic vintage store Jo and June, the Beehive Lounge bar and Fair Fellow Coffee shop.
Near East Admiral Boulevard and North Lewis Avenue 918-633-1934 | historickwms.com Tulsa Guest Guide 19
Mecca Coffee Co. Walk through the doors of this Tulsa institution and enter a world synonymous with flavor and kitchen knowhow. You don’t have to be hip to shop at the 97-year-old store, but it will up your foodie street cred. Some are attracted by the 130-plus kinds of bulk herbs and spices; you can buy as little as 1 ounce or as much as you desire. Others swear by the infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars, with flavors like Thai lemongrass mint, aged red apple, cilantro and roasted onion or Persian lime, in 60-750 ml bottles. The whole-bean coffee and loose-leaf tea supplies are impressive, too. A friendly barista can brew up your favorite latte or tea while you shop. Mecca’s selection of barware, distinctive tableware, cutting boards, kitchen gadgetry and one-of-a-kind gifts make it a one-stop destination for finding the perfect gift for that foodie in your life, or an addition to your own discerning kitchen.
1330 E. 41st St. | 918-749-3509 meccacoffeeco.com
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VOTED TULSA’S
TOP ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
The Tulsa Arts District is an eclectic and historic collection of artists, craftsmen, merchants, residents and businesses. The District offers a unique, walkable neighborhood with a vibrant sense of work and play 365 days of the year. And join us for…
FIRST FRIDAY
ART CRAWL
THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 6–9 P.M. ARTS 108 Contemporary 108contemporary.org ART 220 ArtsAlliance artstulsa.org Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa – Hardesty Arts Center AHHATulsa.com Arts Alliance Tulsa artstulsa.org Living Arts of Tulsa livingarts.org Philbrook Downtown philbrook.org Tulsa Artist Fellowship tulsaartistfellowship.org Tulsa Artist’s Coalition tacgallery.org Tulsa Glassblowing School tulsaglassblowing.org
PARKS • ENTERTAINMENT
RESTAURANTS
Brady Theater bradytheater.com
Antoinette Baking Co. antoinettebakingco.com
Cain’s Ballroom cainsballroom.com
Caz’s Chowhouse cazschowhouse.com
FlyLoft Downtown Tulsa flyloft.org
Chimera Café chimeracafe.com
Guthrie Green guthriegreen.com
Coney Island Hot Weiners coneyislandtulsa.com
John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park jhfcenter.org/ reconciliation-park Route 66 Marathon route66marathon.com Tulsa Drillers tulsadrillers.com Tulsa Roughnecks FC roughnecksfc.com
Tulsa Symphony tulsasymphony.org Woody Guthrie Center woodyguthriecenter.org Zarrow Center gilcrease.org/zarrow
facebook.com/TulsaArtsDistrict @TulArtsDist
#TulArtsDist
TheTulsaArtsDistrict.org
Amelia’s amelias.us
RETAIL • SERVICES 36 degrees North 36degreesnorth.co American Parking americanparking.com Bradley’s Sanctuary Salon bradleyssanctuary.com Chrysalis Salon & Spa chrysalissalon.net Colors of Etnika colorsofetnika.com
Elgin Park elginparkbrewery.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Gypsy Coffee House gypsycoffee.com
Gitwit Creative gitwitcreative.com
Hey Mambo heymambo.com
Glacier Confection glacierconfection.com
Laffa – Medi-Eastern laffatulsa.com
GreenArch Apartments greenarchtulsa.com
Mexicali Border Café mexicalibordercafe.com
Griffin Communications newsOn6.com
Mr. Nice Guys mrniceguystulsa.com
Ida Red idaredgeneralstore.com
Prairie Brewpub prairiepub.com
MADE shopatmade.com
Press Cafe & Yoga presstulsa.com
Magic City Books tulsalitco.org
PRHYME prhymetulsa.com
Metro @ Brady metroatbrady.com
Sisserou’s Caribbean Restaurant
Schauer & Fettkether Law, PLLC 918legal.com
sisserousrestauranttulsa.com
The Tavern taverntulsa.com
marriott.com/hotels/travel/tuldt
Spinster Records Tulsa spinsterrecords.com
SPPlus, Corp. - North Parking Garage
tulsaparking.spplus.com/parkingnear/Tulsa-OK-USA
Suite B facebook.com/suitebtulsa Tribune Lofts tribunelofts.com Walsh Branding walshbranding.com
CLUBS • BARS Bar 46 bar46tulsa.com Caz’s Pub cazspub.com Club Majestic clubmajestictulsa.com Inner Circle Vodka Bar icvodkabar.com MAINLINE Art & Cocktails
facebook.com/mainlineartbar
Saturn Room saturnroom.com Soundpony thesoundpony.com The Hunt Club thehuntclubtulsa.com Valkyrie valkyrietulsa.com Welltown Brewing welltownbrewing.com YETI tulsayeti.com
East 11th Street For decades, Route 66 was America’s heartbeat. For many it never ceased to be cool, and others are realizing the untapped potential the thoroughfare still has for Tulsa. A number of renovations are already underway along East 11th Street — part of the original Route 66 — and new businesses are flocking to the area. Catch some live tunes at Soul City gastropub, peruse the modern general store Jenkins and Co. or pop into interior designer Jill Croka’s showroom. These new businesses are interspersed with local favorites like El Rancho Grande, Joseph Gierek Fine Art, the Lola’s Caravan food truck and much more.
East 11th Street from South Peoria to Delaware avenues
Jill Croka’s showroom on East 11th Street is a must-see for those in search of interesting home decor.
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Jenkins and Co.
Designated Stop (The Trolley can drop off or pick-up anywhere within the designated route)
Designated Start Point (picks up at 6:00pm and returns every 20-25 minutes)
Plan your night and follow the TROLLEY in real time on the Tracker at:
Route is subject to change for events/road closures. Updates at:
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Fuel 66 Open since late 2016, Fuel 66 has quickly become a favorite neighborhood hangout. The bar and food truck court features rotating restaurants-on-wheels, loads of local beer options and a seasonal $4 cocktail. Check the website for a complete event and food truck calendar. Inspired by the Mother Road, Fuel 66 is constantly updating and improving the site with amenities and art, such as the arrow installation reminiscent of the Route 66 icon Twin Arrows Trading Post in Arizona. A license plate wall, vintage hanging lights and mega-sized games make for an Instagram-worthy night. Baby-friendly, dog-friendly, roommate-friendly — this place truly is fun for the whole family, no matter who your family is.Â
2439 E. 11th St. | 539-664-6841 | fuel66tulsa.com
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BEST OF TULSA
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White Lion Pub You might be in Tulsa, not England, but you definitely won’t regret getting your culinary passport stamped at White Lion, a hidden gem whose culinary fare can best be described as truly traditional. We’re talking fish and chips with mushy peas, bangers and mash, cottage pie, Cornish pasty, Welsh rarebit ... God save the queen. With its dark red interior, cozy seating and nary a spot on the wall without a heraldic crest, old-world artifact or charming painting, White Lion is a spot for swapping stories with friends and knocking back pints of English and Irish ale for hours on end. The pub is a quiet, antique oasis for whenever you need a getaway — minus the jetlag. Fun fact: the front doors and much of the furniture were taken from the Harvest Mouse Pub in Lancaster.
6927 S. Canton Ave. | 918-491-6533
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Tulsa, OK
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Stage struck
Tulsa’s growing performing arts scene offers nonstop entertainment.
G indicates performing arts group, V indicates venue
American Indian Theatre Co. of Oklahoma G 9521 B Riverside Parkway, Box 358 918-298-2300 facebook.com/aitco American Theatre Co. G V 308 S. Lansing Ave. 918-747-9494 americantheatrecompany.org Brady Theater V 105 W. M. B. Brady St. 918-582-7239, bradytheater.com Broken Arrow Community Playhouse G V 1800 S. Main St., Broken Arrow 918-258-0077, bacptheatre.com Above, Theatre Tulsa’s 2017 production of “Sweeney Todd” was nationally recognized for costume design. Now in its 95th season, the company will present “Evita” (Jan. 21-28, 2018), “Into the Woods” (March 9-18) and “The Producers” (April 13-21). Visit theatretulsa.org for production details.
Celebrity Attractions G 7506 E. 91st St., 918-477-7469 celebrityattractions.com
Cox Business Center V 100 Civic Center, 918-894-4350 coxcentertulsa.com
G Rated Theater G 918-344-9877 facebook.com/gratedtheater
IDL Ballroom V 230 E. First St., 918-551-7447 idlballroom.com
Chamber Music Tulsa G 2210 S. Main St., 918-587-3802 chambermusictulsa.org
Echo Theatre Co. G 870-918-4371 echotheatreco@gmail.com echotheatreco.org
Hardesty Center for Dance Education V 1901 W. New Orleans St., Broken Arrow, 918-872-6414 tulsaballet.org
Liggett Studio V 314 S. Kenosha Ave. 918-585-1234
Choregus Productions G 5514 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 1 918-295-5965, choregus.org Clark Youth Theatre G 4825 S. Quaker Ave., 918-7465065, clarkyouththeatre.com Rabbit Hole Improv G V 2504 E. 14th Place 918-230-4609 comedyparlor.com rabbitholeimprov.com
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Encore! Tulsa G 1511 S. Delaware Ave. encore-tulsa.com
Heller Theatre Co. G 1416 E. Fourth St., #108 918-609-0482 hellertheatreco.com
Fly Loft V 117 N. Boston Ave. 918-574-2421 greenroomok.com/flyloft Grace Ann Productions 1125 E. Eighth St., 918-491-3410 graceann.org G
Henthorne Performing Arts Center V 4825 S. Quaker Ave. 918-746-5065
Living Arts of Tulsa V 307 E. Brady St., 918-585-1234 livingarts.org Lorton Performance Center at the University of Tulsa V 550 S. Gary Place 918-631-5241, lpc.utulsa.edu The Loony Bin V 6808 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 234, 918-392-5653 tulsa.loonybincomedy.com
COURTESY THEATRE TULSA
Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center V 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow 918-259-5778 brokenarrowpac.com
Delicious food in a relaxing atmosphere
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Molly’s Landing HIGHWAY 66 BY THE BRIDGE BETWEEN CLAREMORE AND CATOOSA 3 MILES FROM THE HARD ROCK CASINO 918-266-7853 • WWW.MOLLYSLANDING.COM
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As the Tulsa Zoo celebrates its 90th anniversary wander the Lost Kingdom and encounter endangered Malayan tigers and snow leopards. Go on a safari to the NEW Osage Casino Giraffe Barn and Mary K. Champan Rhino Reserve. Then hike through our Rainforest to see what animals you can spot.
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Mary Glass Performing Arts Center V 12901 E. 86th St. N., Owasso 918-274-3420, owassops.org/ arts.cfm?subpage=72665
Scianna Performing Arts Center at Cascia Hall V 2520 S. Yorktown Ave. 918-746-2680, casciahall.org
Midwestern Theatre Troupe 1416 E. Fourth St., 918-633-8666 nightingaletheater.com
Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College G 10300 E. 81st St., 918-595-7777 signaturesymphony.org
Nightingale Theater V 1416 E. Fourth St., 918-633-8666 nightingaletheater.com
Studio K at Tulsa Ballet V 1212 E. 45th Place South 918-749-6030, tulsaballet.org
Owasso Community Theatre Co. P.O. Box 1241, Owasso 918-237-1656, octok.org
Theatre Arts Inc. 1405 N. Aspen, Broken Arrow 918-258-2543 theatreartstulsa.com
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Playhouse Tulsa G P.O. Box 701444, 918-845-8722 facebook.com/theplayhousetulsa Portico Dance Theatre G 405-596-8767, porticodance.org Sand Springs Community Theatre G P.O. Box 1528, Sand Springs 918-245-1355 sandspringstheatre.com Sapulpa Community Theatre 124 S. Water St., Sapulpa 918-227-2169 sapulpatheatre.org
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Theatre North P.O. Box 6255, 918-814-1311 facebook.com/theatrenorthtulsa G
Theatre Pops G 918-902-6339, theatrepops.org Theatre Tulsa G 412 N. Boston Ave. 918-587-8402 theatretulsa.org
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Tulsa Ballet 1212 E. 45th Place South 918-749-6030, tulsaballet.org G
Tulsa Opera will perform Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot,” above, April 27-29, 2018. The production — a sweeping saga of pride, passion and devotion — is the finale of the company’s 70th anniversary season. Since its founding in 1948, Tulsa Opera has hosted world-renowned opera stars in approximately 150 productions. It is the 12th-oldest opera organization in the United States.
Tulsa Camerata G 2210 S. Main St., 918-960-0380 tulsacamerata.org Tulsa Children’s Summer Theatre G 918-595-7732 facebook.com/tcccst
Tulsa Performing Arts Center V 101 E. Third St. and 110 E. Second St. 918-596-7111, tulsapac.com Tulsa Project Theatre G P.O. Box 626, 918-770-6679 tulsaprojecttheatre.com
Tulsa Latino Theater Co. G 918-361-5386 tulsalatinotheater.com
Tulsa Repertory Musicals G P.O. Box 4310, 918-744-7340 tulsamusicals.com
Tulsa Little Theatre V 1511 S. Delaware Ave. 918-749-0020 tulsalittletheatre.com
Tulsa Spotlight Theater G V 1381 Riverside Drive 918-587-5030 spotlighttheater.org
Tulsa Modern Movement G 36 E. Cameron St. 877-460-0422 tummdance.org
Tulsa Symphony G 117 N. Boston Ave., Suite 201 918-584-3645 tulsasymphony.org
Tulsa Opera G 1610 S. Boulder Ave. 918-587-4811, tulsaopera.com
Walter Arts Center at Holland Hall School V 5666 E. 81st St., 918-481-1111 hollandhall.org
Tulsa Oratorio Chorus G P.O. Box 2915, tulsachorus.com Tulsa PAC Trust G 110 E. Second St., 918-596-7122 tulsapactrust.org
VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education at Tulsa Community College V 10300 E. 81st St., 918-595-7777 tulsacc.edu/campus-locations/ vantrease-pace
TULSA BALLET: FRANCISCO ESTEVEZ; TULSA OPERA: COURTESY
Above, Tulsa Ballet’s “Creations in Studio K” brings innovative and moving works by the world’s most in-demand choreographers to Tulsa. Founded in 1956, Tulsa Ballet employs highly skilled professional dancers from across the globe. Visit tulsaballet.org for a schedule of 2018 performances, including “Cinderella” (March 16-18) and the company’s “Signature Series” (May 3-6).
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Art galleries and shopping View works from talented local and regional artists.
The Tulsa Artery
Joseph Gierek Fine Art 1342 E. 11th St. 918-592-5432 gierek.com
The Antiquary 3024 E. 15th St. 918-582-2897
Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. M. B. Brady St. 918-585-1234 livingarts.org
The Tulsa Artery 119 S. Detroit Ave. 918-947-9032 tulsaartery.com Chelsea Gallery 1639 E. 15th St. 918-582-5601 Chris Mantle 1307 E. 15th St.
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Lovetts Gallery and Framing 6528 E. 51st St. 918-664-4732 lovettsgallery.com M.A. Doran Gallery 3509 S. Peoria Ave. 918-748-8700 madorangallery.com
Native American Art 317 S. Main St., #100 918-584-5792 Pierson Gallery 1311 E. 15th St. 918-584-2440 piersongallery.com Tulsa 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
GREG BOLLINGER
108 Contemporary 108 E. M. B. Brady St. 918-895-6302 108contemporary.org
Dawn Waters Baker
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“Journey”
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Joseph Gierek Fine Art 10 East Archer St, Suite 1-101 918-698-0082 | shopetnika.com
1342 East 11th Street | Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 (918) 592-5432 | www.gierek.com
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Oklahoma on display A range of museums encourages learning at any age.
Alexandre Hogue Gallery of Art The University of Tulsa, 2935 E. Fifth St., 918-631-2739 artsandsciences.utulsa.edu
The Alexandre Hogue Gallery at the University of Tulsa School of Art hosts exhibits and lectures by nationally recognized and emerging artists, TU alumni and TU art students and faculty. Exhibitions run during the academic year. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Exhibitions and lectures are free and open to the public.
Cherokee Heritage Center
21192 S. Keeler Drive, Park Hill, Oklahoma 918-456-6007, cherokeeheritage.org Located near Tahlequah, the seat of the Cherokee Nation, the Cherokee Heritage Center includes a Trail of Tears exhibition, a reconstructed Indian Territory-period town and the Cherokee National Archives and Cherokee Family Research Center. Another highlight is Diligwa: 1710 Cherokee Village, which allows visitors to learn about the lifestyles of Cherokees who lived more than 300 years ago. Witness daily life as you are guided through interpretive stations where tribal experts demonstrate crafts, tell stories and explain Cherokee ways of life. Tahlequah is a little over an hour southeast of Tulsa. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; closed Mondays from December-February; closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Admission is $8.50, adults; $5, children; $7.50, seniors and students.
Discovery Lab: Tulsa Children’s Museum Discovery Lab, Tulsa’s only children’s museum, offers a hands-on experience for toddlers through preteens. Families can create and experiment with various materials at The Workshop. Children can play in “Tulsa Tape 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; 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Tuesday; 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday. General admission is $6; free, members and children under 2.
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560 N. Maybelle Ave., 918-295-8144, tulsachildrensmuseum.org
Gilcrease Museum
“Museum Confidential” at Philbrook Museum of Art is on display through May 6, 2018.
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-Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; public tours daily at 2 p.m.; closed Mondays and Christmas Day. Admission is $8, adults; $6, seniors age 62 and older; $6, active-duty military; $5, students; free, children under age 18 and all members.
Hardesty Arts Center
101 E. Archer St., 918-584-3333 ahhatulsa.org The Hardesty Arts Center, which is 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 family studio that hosts monthly activities, including free Imagination Days every third Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Families and children can participate in storytelling, dance and “make-and-take” art projects inspired by current exhibitions. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday and Friday; noon-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
Holliman Gallery at Holland Hall
COURTESY PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART
Walter Arts Center, 5666 E. 81st St. hollandhall.org/events/artworks
Holland Hall is a private Episcopal school for students in pre-K 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 40th year in 2017, 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 Museum of Art
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 5:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays, at “Jazz Jam”; free live blues music follows from 8-10 p.m. A Sunday concert series is 4-7:30 p.m. Museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; by appointment, Saturday; 4-7:30 p.m., Sunday; closed major holidays. Donations are welcome. Museum admission is free; event admission varies.
One of Tulsa’s most beautiful neighborhoods is the setting for Philbrook Museum of Art, an Italianate villa built on 23 lush acres by oilman Waite Phillips and his wife, Genevieve. Philbrook, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has evolved from a grand family estate to one of America’s finest art museums, showcasing collections from around the world. Numerous educational programs for all ages, a diverse permanent collection, traveling exhibits, the La Villa restaurant and verdant 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. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday; closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and major holidays. General admission is $7; $5, seniors 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.
5 S. Boston Ave., 918-928-5299 okjazz.org
Oral Roberts University Prayer Tower and Willard Elsing Museum ORU Learning Resource Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., 918-495-6262 prayertower.oru.edu, elsing.oru.edu
A central landmark of the Oral Roberts University campus is its 200-foot prayer tower. The Willard Elsing Museum, located inside the ORU Learning Resource Center, has been called “Tulsa’s hidden gem,” with a large exhibition of priceless minerals and natural crystal formations, as well as Native American pieces and Asian artwork. Don’t miss the 31-ton, 90-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., WednesdaySaturday.
2727 S. Rockford Road, 918-749-7941 philbrook.org
Philbrook Downtown
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
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Woody Guthrie Center
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 $9; $7, 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 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; noon-5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Closed all Jewish holidays. Admission is $6.50, adults; $5.50, seniors; $3.50, students age 13-21; $3 each, groups of 10 or more; free, members, teachers with school ID, all uniformed service members and “Blue Star families.”
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Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., 918-834-9900 tulsaairandspacemuseum.org
Travel through time and space at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium, which 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 is $15, adults; $12, seniors and military with ID; $10, ages 5-17; free, 4 and under.
Tulsa Historical Society and Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., 918-712-9484 tulsahistory.org
Located in an early Tulsa oilman’s former mansion, the 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.
Tulsa Historical Society and Museum
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 gilcrease.utulsa.edu/explore/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-6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Admission is $8, adults; $6, seniors, military with ID; $5, college students with ID; free, TU students with ID and children under 18.
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The most beautiful place in Oklahoma. –House Beautiful, June 2016
philbrook.org Philbrook 2727 South Rockford Road Tulsa, OK 74114 Philbrook Downtown 116 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103
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A-plus attractions Discover Tulsa’s historical depth, beautiful scenery and options for family fun.
Admiral Twin Drive-in
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 new drive-in, which reopened in June 2012, shows a double feature every night during the summer months or as weather permits. Sound is transmitted through your radio, so sit in your vehicle or bring lawn chairs and blankets. Pets on leashes are welcome. A concession stand sells typical movie treats as well as hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken strips. Showtimes vary. Plan to arrive 30 minutes to an hour and a half early. $7, adults; $3, children ages 3-11.
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.
777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa 877-779-6977, visitcherokeenation.com Visit the Trail of Tears exhibit at the Cherokee Heritage Center; see historical properties such as the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum and the Cherokee National Prison; or tour the Murrell Home, Oklahoma’s last antebellum plantation house. The tour 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 15Sept. 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.
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The Reptile Rush at Safari Joe’s H2O Water Park
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The Sea Turtle Experience at the Oklahoma Aquarium
POSTOAK Canopy Zipline Tours
The Children’s Discovery Garden at the Tulsa Botanic Garden
Creek Council Oak Tree
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 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.
These nonprofits offer walking tours to explore the city’s art deco architecture and downtown network of underground tunnels.
Tulsa Foundation for Architecture: Themed tours are on the second Saturday of each month and usually start at Topeca Coffee in the Mayo Hotel, 115 W. Fifth St., at 10 a.m. Tours typically sell out. $13 per person; free, children under age 12. Visit tulsaarchitecture.org/tours. 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 918712-9484. Private group tours and self-guided tours also are available; visit tulsahistory.org.
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AQUARIUM: VALERIE GRANT; BOTANIC GARDEN: EVAN TAYLOR; POSTOAK: COURTESY
Downtown walking tours
Rendering of the boathouse at the Gathering Place
GATHERING PLACE: COURTESY MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH ASSOCIATES INC.; EXPO SQUARE: GREG BOLLINGER
Expo Square
4145 E. 21st St., 918-744-1113 exposquare.com Each fall, people from all parts of the city, state and country journey to Expo Square for the Tulsa State Fair. This well-loved tradition of more than 100 years attracted an estimated 1.2 million attendees in 2017. Expo Square hosts myriad other events throughout the year, including prominent livestock shows, craft shows, consignment events and a weekly flea market. Welcoming visitors to the venue is the Golden Driller, a 76-foottall, 43,500-pound monument to Tulsa’s oil industry. Visit the Expo Square website for a calendar of events.
Fair Meadows
Expo Square, 4609 E. 21st St., 918-743-7223 exposquare.com/fairmeadows See live horse racing on the Fair Meadows track during summer meets and simulcast racing from tracks around the nation in the stateof-the-art simulcast Racing and Sports Bar. Opens at 5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, in June and July. Sports bar hours vary daily depending on race schedule.
Gathering Place
Just east of Riverside Drive between East 21st and 31st streets, agatheringplacefortulsa.com Opening in late spring or early summer 2018, the Gathering Place will transform nearly 100 acres of Tulsa’s waterfront along the Arkansas River into a dynamic and active space. A
Expo Square
Gathering Place for Tulsa, a project of the George Kaiser Family Foundation, is the largest private gift to a public park in U.S. history. It will blend nature with an urban setting, giving visitors space to play, relax and gather together along the river. The centrally located park will include features such as a lodge, a boathouse, a 5-acre playground, sport courts, bike and skate parks, nature trails, restaurants and large lawns for concerts. Check website for hours and event calendar.
Guthrie Green
111 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-574-2421 guthriegreen.com Though a relative newcomer to the Tulsa landscape, the Tulsa Arts District’s award-winning public space has already made its way into the hearts and routines of locals. Food Truck Wednesdays (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) are a 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 alike satisfied. 6 a.m.-11 p.m., daily. Check website for event schedule.
Mabel B. Little Heritage House and Greenwood Cultural Center
322 N. Greenwood Ave., 918-596-1026 greenwoodculturalcenter.com In its glory days, Tulsa’s Greenwood District stretched for 35 blocks and was the largest and richest of Oklahoma’s more than 50 black communities — so wealthy, in fact, that Greenwood
was known as “Black Wall Street.” Shops bustled by day and clubs wailed blues and jazz by night. Today, the Greenwood Cultural Center and the Mabel B. Little Heritage House present a permanent history of the district. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; Saturdays by appointment; closed major holidays.
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. In 2016, the aquarium unveiled a 65,000-gallon habitat for two 300-pound loggerhead sea turtles, called Sea Turtle Island. 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 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.
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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 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
Route 66 Historical Village
3770 Southwest Blvd. Driving through southwest Tulsa, you might be surprised to see the locomotive and oil derrick that comprise the Route 66 Historical Village. The Frisco 4500 provided passenger service daily from St. Louis to Tulsa to Oklahoma City from 1942-47, and for years greeted visitors at the Tulsa Zoo. Today the restored locomotive awaits visitors eager to learn about the history and development of Tulsa’s oil, refining and transportation industries. The oil derrick, which stands as the tallest derrick in North America at 154 feet, commemorates the 1901 oil discovery in nearby Red Fork that started Tulsa on its path to become the one-time “Oil Capital of the World.” Future plans for the village include a visitor center with restrooms, a restaurant with additional seating in dining cars attached to the Frisco 4500 and a replica of a depot from southwest Tulsa’s early railroad days. Open daily. Free admission.
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 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
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The Tulsa Zoo’s Lost Kingdom is the zoo’s newest major exhibit.
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., Tuesday-Sunday. $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 made the venue handicapped accessible. At the Tulsa Garden Center, you’ll find a Victorian conservatory and 3-acre arboretum. The Garden Center’s Linnaeus Teaching Garden is a unique demonstration garden in Woodward Park that gives visitors a chance to improve their gardening skills. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
Tulsa Port of Catoosa and Maritime Education Center
5350 Cimarron Road, Catoosa, 918-266-2291 tulsaport.com The Tulsa 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.
TULSA ZOO: COURTESY
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.
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Sports for all seasons Tulsa offers spectator sports for fans of all kinds, anytime of the year. By Doug Eaton
Tulsa Drillers
Tulsa’s collegiate Division I sports University of Tulsa Football
September through November Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, 3112 E. Eighth St., 918-631-4688 tulsahurricane.com
TU Men’s Basketball
November through March Donald W. Reynolds Center, 3208 E. Eighth St., 918-631-4688 tulsahurricane.com
Oral Roberts University Basketball
November through March Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. 918-495-6000, oruathletics.com
ORU Baseball
February through May J.L. Johnson Stadium, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. 918-495-6161, oruathletics.com
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Tulsa Roughnecks midfielder Paris Gee, right, dribbles through the Oklahoma City defense Aug. 12, 2017, at ONEOK Field.
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 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 incarnation 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 fourth 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 S. Denver Ave. 918-632-7825, tulsaoilers.com
Tulsa Athletic
May through July Soccer is traditionally a low-scoring sport. However, the semi-pro Tulsa Athletic is doing its 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 teammates have played for the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University. LaFortune Stadium, 5480 S. Hudson Ave. 918-633-1990, tulsaathletic.com
MATT CHRISTENSEN
April through September The Tulsa Drillers, the AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, provide the opportunity to “watch tomorrow’s major leaguers today.” The team has enjoyed success on the field, making it to the Texas League Playoffs seven of the past 13 years. ONEOK Field, which some have called one of the nicest and most fan-friendly stadiums in AA baseball, is in the heart of downtown Tulsa in the midst of restaurants and art galleries. 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
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FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
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KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY
VISIT TULSADRILLERS.COM OR ROUGHNECKSFC.COM | CALL 918.744.5901 | Tulsa Guest Guide 45
Parks and rec
The Gathering Place will open in late spring or early summer 2018.
Opportunities to enjoy athletics and adventure in Tulsa
Tulsa has 140 public parks and six community centers for ample recreation opportunities. During the summer months, children can cool off in one of the many free splash pads and water playgrounds scattered throughout the city. Find a city park near you 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 River Parks’ 800 acres of land stretching along the Arkansas River. Visit riverparks.org for a map of trails, as well as road closures associated with the Gathering Place, a 100-acre iconic public space. Phase I of the park, 66.5 acres, will open mid-year along Riverside Drive.
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
BOWLING 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
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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 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
Andy B’s 8711 S. Lewis Ave., 918-299-9494 andybtulsa.com Broken Arrow Lanes 4701 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow 918-455-4616 brokenarrowlanes.com Dust Bowl Lanes 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 Nienhuis Skate Park 3201 N. Ninth St., Broken Arrow 918-259-6550, brokenarrowok.gov River Skate Park 464 W. 23rd St., 918-596-7275 cityoftulsa.org SkateNorth 2910 E. 56th St. N., 918-596-7275 cityoftulsa.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 springtowntrampolinepark.com
OTHER Climb Tulsa rock-climbing gym 1140 S. 107th E. Ave. (new gym opening in spring 2018) 918-439-4400, climbtulsa.com Hard Knocks laser tag 6808 S. Memorial Drive, #128 918-893-5788, indoorwar.com LaserQuest laser tag 2909 S. Sheridan Road 918-663-5551, laserquest.com Paintball Adventure Games Inc. 10242 S. 49th W. Ave., Sapulpa 918-224-1055 pbadventuregames.com
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Parks and community centers
Owasso Golf and Athletic Club 13604 E. 84th St. N., Owasso 918-274-4884, owassogolfac.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.
Brookside
The Farm Shopping Center
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 after dark as visitors flock to bars for a night on the town.
The centerpiece of this charming shopping area is a restored rustic barn, adding to the village square-like feel. Park your car and spend some time exploring the blend of more than 40 national, regional and local retailers, including Pier 1 Imports, Massoud’s Jewelry, Espigares Watches and Clocks, and Ted’s Pipe Shoppes Ltd. Hungry? Choose from a variety of eateries, such as Margaret’s German Restaurant and Deli, Villa Ravenna and Gelateria STG, where you can find a sweet selection of cold treats.
East 32nd to 41st streets on South Peoria Avenue brooksidetheplacetobe.com
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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East 51st Street and South Sheridan Road farmshoppingcenter.com
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 Sushi Hana Japanese Fusion.
KingsPointe Village
East 61st Street and South Yale Avenue kpvtulsa.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.
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Cherry Street
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 also is home to Nordaggios, one of Tulsa’s signature coffee roasters. Shopping opportunities include The Vintage Pearl, which specializes in hand-stamped jewelry, and Nielsen’s Gifts, where people can find a wide variety of high-end items.
at the district’s farmers’ market every Saturday morning from April to October.
Footwear and Marshalls, along with restaurants such as Chili’s and Smashburger.
Shops of Seville
Utica Square
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 trends and gift ideas. Two charming bistros offer distinct dining experiences.
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.
East 101st Street and South Yale Avenue shopsofsevilletulsa.com
Promenade Mall
East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue tulsapromenade.com
SouthRoads
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.
Catch the newest flick at the AMC 20 movie theater, buy your pet a treat at Wagology or browse to your heart’s content at Barnes and Noble in this popular shopping center. Other stores include Old Navy, Ulta and Coney I-Lander.
Rose District
East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue
North Main Street in Broken Arrow rosedistrict.com
Tulsa Hills
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
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
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West 71st Street and Highway 75 shoptulsahills.com
East 21st Street and South Utica Avenue uticasquare.com
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 and locally owned boutique Amber Marie and Co. JCPenney, Sears, Macy’s and Dillard’s make this mall a shopper’s paradise, with a retail establishment to please every taste.
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We got the beat Where to see the best local and national musical acts By Lindsey Neal Kuykendall
W
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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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 and comedy 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
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 facebook.com/guthriegreentulsa
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
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What is the Tulsa Sound? The evolution of a legendary musical style Excerpted from “The roots of Tulsa Sound” by Andy Wheeler
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esides the ever-present Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa exploded with venues for live music in the ’50s and ’60s and brought a deluge of artists together, playing with and learning from one another. Since there were 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 Tulsa. The band Teegarden and Van Winkle, including Tulsa drummer David Teegarden, went to Detroit and started making music with Bob Seger. Radle and some other young musicians went to Florida to save a legend in Clapton. And Cale kept shuffling along. The Tulsa Sound was let loose upon the ears of an intrigued public. Artists named Elvin Bishop, Roger Tillison, Gene Crose, David Gates, Dwight Twilley, the Gap Band, Jim Byfield, Don White, Rocky Frisco and dozens of others achieved varying levels of recognition. More recognized names such as the Allman Brothers, Dire Straights, Johnny Cash, Santana and The Band took notice and started emulating and picking up tricks from the Tulsa Sound. The Tulsa Sound still plays on throughout alt-country (e.g., Uncle Tupelo, Old 97’s and Wilco) and red dirt music (Cross Canadian Ragweed and Red Dirt Rangers), but the most authentic Tulsa Sound can still be found all over Tulsa clubs.
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The Shrine
Less hipster, more soul. The Shrine sits on the corner of East 18th Street and South Boston Avenue, a historical music hotspot. The venue always has a fine list of acts on the books, making the meager cover charge well worth it. The rock and jam band shows here won’t disappoint. Conveniently located across the street from both Dalesandro’s Italian Cuisine (1742 S. Boston Ave.) and 1740 Wine Bar (1740 S. Boston Ave.), The Shrine and its surroundings could make a whole evening. The neighboring Mercury Lounge (1747 S. Boston Ave.) also has bands nearly every night. 112 E. 18th St., 918-949-1345, tulsashrine.com
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’tmiss; make sure you’re in costume. 409 N. Main St., 918-582-7669, thesoundpony.com
Vanguard Music Hall
At the end of a long hallway lies The Vanguard. The venue has had many names, but one thing has always remained: live music. The Vanguard may 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
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Where to see national acts BOK Center
Say B-O-K (not “Bawk”). Named for the Bank of Oklahoma headquartered in Tulsa, this is downtown’s mega concert and sports arena with a 19,199-seat capacity. Lovingly described as architecturally resembling a giant roll of silvery-gray duct tape, this is where greats like Paul McCartney, Madonna, Elton John and Cirque de Soleil have graced the stage. Words to the wise: Purchase tickets online and find parking early. Nearby Italian restaurant Ti Amo, 219 S. Cheyenne Ave., makes a lovely pre-show dinner and is walking distance from your seats inside. Enjoy the show! 200 S. Denver Ave., 918-894-4200, BOKcenter.com
Brady Theater
Nicknamed “The Old Lady on Brady,” the Brady Theater is a venue worth experiencing. Since being built in 1914 when it was dubbed “Tulsa Convention Hall,” the art deco theater has hosted musical greats including Will Rogers, Ed Sullivan, Roy Clark, Buddy Holly and B.B. King. The theater keeps not only music memories, but also dark secrets, such as allegedly holding people after the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This historic venue sits on East M.B. Brady Street, officially dubbed “Reconciliation Way” by the citizens of Tulsa in an attempt to heal its tumultuous past. 105 W. M. B. Brady St., 918-582-7239 bradytheater.com
Cain’s Ballroom
Ah, the legendary Cain’s Ballroom. After its first life as a garage, Cain’s became the home of Western swing: jitterbug, sock hop — just a good old-fashioned dance hall turned legend by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Renovated in 2013 by the current owners, today Cain’s hosts top acts many nights of the week, and new shows are added all the time. Earplugs are $1 if needed in the intimate venue with a reputation for rocking, and be sure to wear your walking shoes; most Cain’s concerts are standing room only. Soundpony and The Yeti are neighboring bars for pre- and postshow antics. Plus, Oklahoma Joe’s 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
Casinos Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa
Try your hand at poker, blackjack or one of the more than 2,600 electronic games, including video poker, at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. The resort features a hotel, a championship golf course, an assortment of shows at The Joint and several restaurants. 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa; 918-384-7800 800-760-6700, hardrockcasinotulsa.com
River Spirit Casino Resort
Featuring the River Spirit Casino and Margaritaville Casino, the casino resort has over 3,000 state-of-the-art electronic games, numerous table games and an action-packed poker room. It also includes a luxury 27-story hotel tower, Paradise Cove Theater, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant and 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. 8330 Riverside Parkway, 918-299-8518 riverspirittulsa.com
Osage Casino-Sand Springs
Enjoy a café, bar and lounge and approximately 460 electronic gaming devices in this 25,000-square-foot oilfield-themed casino. 301 Blackjack Drive, Sand Springs; 918-699-7723 osagecasinos.com
Osage Casino-Tulsa
This 50,000-square-foot casino has more than 1,000 electronic gaming devices, blackjack and poker, a full-service restaurant, a bar and an entertainment venue. 951 W. 36th St. N., 918-699-7614 osagecasinos.com
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irst-time visitors to Tulsa might be surprised at the variety and quality to be found in the city’s culinary scene, but locals are growing increasingly proud of the bevy of eateries from which to choose. 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. Some have even taken their concepts on wheels, joining the food truck craze seen around the country. Home to numerous barbecue competitions, Tulsa serves up some of the best “Q” around. The Oklahoma style is a modern blend that some might say borrows from regional styles found in Kansas City and Memphis. Tulsa also is known for its portfolio of Tex-Mex restaurants with a sprinkling of more authentic Mexican and South American cuisine. If you like your burritos and tacos spicy and your margaritas cold, your stomach will thank you for coming to Tulsa. More and more, restaurants in Tulsa are offering fresh, innovative dishes made with sustainably raised meat and produce. At Tulsa’s seasonal farmers’ markets, you can shop alongside many local restaurateurs who purchase produce and other items directly from northeastern Oklahoma farmers. Tulsans like their happy hours, and there are plenty all over town — not to mention many spots that marry great food, spirits and live entertainment. The city’s “caffeinated culture” is one to experience, too, as the coffee market in Tulsa is hot. The following pages will introduce you to some of the best locally owned eateries at which to try Tulsa’s creative cuisine.
Albert G’s p. 25
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Baxter’s Interurban Grill p. 53
Try Baxter’s for a casual lunch or dinner featuring your pick of American cuisine, including a robust menu of traditional fare and signature dishes.
717 S. Houston Ave., 918-585-3134, baxtersgrill.com
Buffet at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 43 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. 53
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
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.
Comfort food like burgers, Cubans and catfish are on the menu at this relaxed pub in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District. Bonus: It’s just steps from the Brady Theater and Cain’s Ballroom.
2748 S. Harvard Ave., 918-747-4799; 421 E. First St., 918-728-3650; albertgs.com
18 E. M. B. Brady St., 918-588-2469 cazschowhouse.com
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Caz’s Chowhouse p. 31
Celebrity Restaurant p. 3
Celebrity Restaurant’s atmosphere, outstanding food and excellent service have made it a Tulsa tradition for more than 50 years. Try the house’s special Caesar salad, prepared tableside upon request.
3109 S. Yale Ave., 918-743-1800, celebritytulsa.com
The Chalkboard p. 13
Located inside the historic Ambassador Hotel, The Chalkboard serves gourmet American fare and fine wines in a white tablecloth setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
1324 S. Main St., 918-582-1964, chalkboardtulsa.com
Champions Grill at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 43
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
Coffee House on Cherry Street p. 25
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
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The Colony p. 63-64 This midtown dive bar is an integral part of Tulsa’s modern-day music scene, but The Colony has roots in the past, too. Formerly owned by Leon Russell, the hotspot offers cold drinks and live music seven nights a week.
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
Date night or family night: Maryn’s can handle either. This riverfront restaurant is known for its shareable entrees and a raw bar with oysters on the half shell, ceviche, shrimp cocktail and more.
2809 S. Harvard Ave., 918-749-4208, thecolonytulsa.com
George’s Pub p. 31
400 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks, 918-946-2796 marynstaphouse.com
Dalesandro’s p. 57
This cozy Italian bistro just south of downtown serves up traditional Italian cuisine. Expect homemade pastas and sauces, a lengthy wine list and delicious, authentic desserts. 1742 S. Boston Ave., 918-582-1551, dalesandros.com
Dilly Diner p. 63-64
Like its former incarnation, Dilly Deli, the updated restaurant offers high-quality ingredients in dishes both classic and creative with an upscale diner feel. This Blue Dome District fixture now serves breakfast all day, as well as belly-warming lunch and dinner. 402 E. Second St., 918-938-6382, dillydiner.com
Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge p. 63-64
Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge is a retro tribute to the classic bowling alleys of the 1970s. Bring back some salivary memories with a plethora of tater tots and corn dogs. It’s like the sleepover you always wanted to throw, but with White Russians. 211 S. Elgin Ave., 918-430-3901, dustbowltulsa.com
Elgin Park p. 63-64 Elgin Park is a family-friendly sports bar and brewery serving pizza, wings and burgers on the edge of downtown’s dynamic Tulsa Arts District. 325 E M. B. Brady St., 918-986-9910 elginparkbrewery.com
El Guapo’s p. 63-64
El Guapo’s Cantina in the Blue Dome District boasts a popular rooftop with stellar views of downtown. The south Tulsa location features a huge selection of tequila. Both restaurants have great Mexican food and excellent service.
332 E. First St., 918-382- 7482; 8161 S. Harvard Ave. 918-728-7482, elguaposcatina.com
Fassler Hall p. 63-64
Fassler Hall is downtown’s one stop for beer and brats. Transport yourself to Blue Dome’s “Little Germany” for delicious house-made sausage and great live music.
304 E. Elgin Ave., 918-576-7898, fasslerhall.com
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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. 43
Try these Food Court staples: Salsa: Made-to-order burritos, quesadillas and tacos.
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This 21-and-over bar/restaurant offers a great selection of beers, spirits and homemade “pub grub.” Enjoy yourself on the cozy patio, or catch a game inside, where it is always non-smoking.
108 N. First St., Jenks; 918-296-9711; georgespubs.com
Hwy 66 Diner at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 43
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
In the Raw p. 25 With a menu combining traditional and nouveau sushi, plus a variety of non-sushi entrees and a vibrant ambiance, In the Raw is synonymous with great food and good times. 3321 S. Peoria Ave., 918-744-1300; 6151 S. Sheridan Road, 918-524-0063; 216 S. Main St., Broken Arrow, 918-893-6111; intherawsushi.com
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Visit Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant to 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, 918-995-8080 riverspirittulsa.com
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Visit Johnny Rockets for All-American favorites, made fresh. Classic handmade burgers, grilled sandwiches, hand-dipped shakes and malts and more, served up in a classic diner atmosphere. 8330 S. Riverside Parkway, 918-995-8080 riverspirittulsa.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., 918-794-1090, junipertulsa.com
La Villa Restaurant at Philbrook p. 37
Maryn’s Taphouse and Raw Bar p. 31
McGill’s p. 61
With two locations serving prime steak, seafood and a range of entrees for lunch and dinner, experience fine dining with a relaxed elegance at McGill’s. An extensive wine list and dessert menu are not to be missed.
1560 E. 21st St., #106, 918-742-8080; 6058 S. Yale Ave., 918-388-8080; dinemcgills.com
McGill’s on 19 p. 61, 43 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; 800-760-6700 hardrockcasinotulsa.com
McNellie’s p. 63-64
Famed for its incredible selection of bottled and on-tap beers, McNellie’s aims to bring a taste of Irish pub culture to the 918. The pub features a full menu of tasty favorites and offers brunch on the weekends.
409 E. First St., 918-382-7468; 7031 S. Zurich Ave., 918-933-5250; mcnellies.com
The Melting Pot p. 13
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
Molly’s Landing p. 29
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
Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ Inside front cover This homegrown hotspot serves its award-winning barbecue in two locations. To sample a little bit of everything, opt for the Grand Champion Platter. We won’t judge you for not sharing. 333 W. Albany St., Broken Arrow, 918-355-0000; 19361 N.E. Robson Road A, Catoosa, 918-739-4757; 25 W. Fifth St., 918-960-2017; 6175 E. 61st St., 918-894-4447; okjoes.com
Enjoy a casual museum dining experience with a spectacular view of the sprawling Philbrook Gardens. Daily lunch and Sunday Brunch offer a gourmet touch, but all entrees are under $15, with many kid-friendly options. Adults, don’t miss the house specialty: the spicy bloody Mary with bacon and shrimp garnish.
Osage Casino – Sand Springs p. 65 Enjoy a meal at The Café or watch your favorite sporting event on one of 16 flat-screen TVs in the sports bar. Play on any of 500 games. Guests must be 18 and over.
Inside Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road 918-748-5367, lavillaphilbrook.com
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Queenie’s Cafe and Bakery p. 57
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.
SMOKE. On Cherry Street p. 11 Creating imaginative dishes with locally sourced ingredients is Smoke’s game, and it wins every time. The unique Cherry Street venue houses a humidor and full bar with an impressive selection of draft beers and wine.
951 W. 36 St. N., 918-699-7614, osagecasinos.com
1834 Utica Square, 918-749-3481, queeniesoftulsa.com
1542 E. 15th St., 918-949-4440, smoketulsa.com
Palace Cafe p. 27 Local, seasonal ingredients are the hallmark of Palace Cafe’s lunch and dinner menus, which are well-loved for their myriad vegetarian options. The eatery offers gourmet cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere — a perfect haven along the buzzing Cherry Street shopping district.
R Bar and Grill p. 55 Located along Tulsa’s Restless Ribbon — the Brookside shopping and dining district — R Bar features succulent dishes ranging from its famous chicken and waffles to a monstrous pork chop, specialty pizzas and the best burgers in Tulsa.
The Tavern p. 63-64 The Tavern brings upscale gastropub fare to the Tulsa Arts District. The bar features an inspired menu of craft cocktails and artisan beers. The Tavern also is famed for its Soul Food Sundays.
Visit the nearest gaming and entertainment venue to downtown Tulsa with over 1,000 games, poker, blackjack, live music and NINE18 Bar. Dine at The Deli or Che Buono — a pizza, pastry and coffee shop open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Guests must be 18 to enter.
1301 E. 15th St., 918-582-4321, palacetulsa.com
Perfect Cup at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa p. 43
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. 61
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
Polo Grill p. 33
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. 55 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
Prairie Fire Pie p. 27 One of Cherry Street’s newest offerings is a West Coast style pizza place. Find classics such as pepperoni as well as original recipes like house salami, caramelized shallots and arugula. Prairie Fire also features craft cocktails and beer, all served in a casual atmosphere. 1303 E. 15th St., 918-895-8725, prairiefirepie.com
Prhyme p. 7
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
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3421 S. Peoria Ave., 918- 392-4811, rbartulsa.com
The Restaurant at Gilcrease p. 11
Dine in style among the Osage Hills. Lunch dishes such as the classic Gilcrease Remington Buffalo Burger have a touch of Southwest influence — a nod to the museum’s premier collection of Southwestern and Western art — and Sunday brunch is a must-try. Inside Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road, 918-596-2720, gilcrease.org/restaurant
Roosevelt’s p. 55
Named for the U.S. president who repealed prohibition, this relaxed Cherry Street gastropub boasts an extensive beer list and high-quality pub fare. A live-feed beer system allows you to read beer details and keg levels from the enormous patio.
1551 E. 15th St., 918-591-2888, rooseveltstulsa.com
Roka p. 53
A locally owned Asian-fusion restaurant with a seasonally updated menu and an emphasis on craft cocktails: That’s Roka, where sushi, signature entrees, soups and salads are innovative and fresh.
201 N. Main St., 918-949-9801, taverntulsa.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
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill p. 43 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; 800-760-6700 hardrockcasinotulsa.com
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1616 S. Utica Ave., 918-382-7777, rokatulsa.com
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.
Rose Rock Microcreamery p. 49
8330 S. Riverside Parkway, 918-995-8080 riverspirittulsa.com
What is a microcreamery? Just picture a locally owned shop serving up the freshest ice cream in the planet. Rose Rock’s ice cream and sorbet is hand crafted in small batches with all-natural ingredients. 502 E. Third St., 918-396-8001 roserockmicrocreamery.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House at River Spirit Casino Resort p. 59, back cover
The nation’s premier steakhouse now has a home in Tulsa. River Spirit Casino Resort’s newest fine dining restaurant provides a picturesque view of the Arkansas River and is the perfect place to host business dinners and celebrations.
8330 S. Riverside Parkway, 918-995-8080 riverspirittulsa.com
Sisserou’s p. 13
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
Wild Fork p. 61
Come as you are for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Wild Fork is a restaurant like no other, serving eclectic creations from fresh ingredients, with the greatest little cocktail bar in town. Everything prepared to please every palate, every time. The art of dining in Utica Square since 1995.
820 Utica Square, 918-742-0712, wildfork.com
Wirwar Tulsa p. 49
Serving up Belgian street food, beer and hillbilly music at The Boxyard — a shopping center comprised of recycled shipping containers — Wirwar is one of Tulsa’s more unique eateries. Try the chicken and waffles, poutine or deep-fried Brussels sprouts.
502 E. Third St., 918-900-2239, wirwartulsa.com
Yokozuna p. 63-64 Yokozuna is an Asian restaurant and sushi bar featuring an array of clever cocktails and some seriously sassy fortune cookies. Enjoy classic rolls alongside Tulsa-centric creations. 309 E. Second St., 918-508-7676; 9146 S. Yale Ave., Suite 100, 918-619-6271; yokozunasushi.com
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