Historic District, OK August 2019

AUGUST 2019

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Kids & Pets PET-FRIENDLY PATIOS

SHOP DOGS

ON BEHALF OF OUR KIDS

LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER

Bobby Mathis | bobby.mathis@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Amanda Simcoe | amanda.simcoe@lifestylepubs.com ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Steve Richards | steve.richards@lifestylepubs.com

These are the Dog Days of Summer!

FOR MANY OF US, AUGUST IS A BITTERSWEET TURNING POINT IN THE

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Amanda Jane Simcoe CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

AJ Stegall, Charlie Neuenschwander

CALENDAR YEAR. Summer freedom is drawing to a close, and the school bells have started ringing throughout the Historic Districts. While the thermometer outside tells us we are fully entrenched in the dog days of summer, this month also brings a sense of renewal.

It would only be right to celebrate some of our cutest residents: kids and pets!

There’s no doubt we have some serious pet lovers in the Urban Core. Meet a few shop owners (and their four-legged work friends), and you’ll find what makes the bond between humans and animals so special. We also found some great patios to enjoy dinner and libations with your furry family members in tow, and a metro-area artist who will capture your pet on canvas.

We also spoke to four community leaders dedicated to ensuring that the youngest of our citizens' needs are not forgotten just because they are on summer break from school.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

Wherever your journeys take you in the Urban Core, we hope you find inspiration in the uplifting stories that come from living, working and playing in the Historic Districts of OKC. Cheers to another wonderful month ahead. We hope to see you around!

All the best,

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019

FEATURES 14 On Behalf of Our Kids Four Oklahoma Organizations with a Heart for the Youngest Oklahomans

18 Family Portraits Meet a Metro Artist Putting Four-Legged Family Members in the Spotlight

20 Pups on the Patio Pooch-Friendly Patios Welcome Man's Best Friend to the Table

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24 Shop Dogs Four Oklahoma City Businesses with Four-Legged Co-Owners

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Artist’s Palette

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OKC Modernism Weekend Opening Party and Flashback Fashion Show OKC Modernism enthusiasts gathered on a lovely Friday evening at Casa Opal, a stunning Streamline Moderne home in the heart of the city.

Guests enjoyed food, wine, a signature champagne cocktail and a retro fashion show to benefit the Oklahoma Institute for Architecture.

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1. Liz Huckleby, Alicia McSpadden and Samantha Schafer | 2. Drew Cockrell channeling Sean Connery from 1964's Goldfinger. | 3. Jane Glover, Monty Milburn, Kevin Watson and David Glover | 4. Jason and Kristian Andrew, Marla and Steve Barnett | 5. Joe Jeldy, Melissa Hunt, Lynne Rostochil, Terri Sadler, Debbie Ellis and Jennifer Hopkins | 6. Zilla and Aubrey Ginsterblum

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Preservation Oklahoma Summer Soiree Preservation Oklahoma held its fourth annual summer fundraising party, Summer Soiree, on Saturday, June 15, on the lawn of the Overholser Mansion. Summer Soiree included live music, dancing, drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and all the glitz and glamour of the roaring ‘20s. All proceeds benefit the work of Preservation Oklahoma, including its stewardship of the 1903 Henry Overholser Mansion.

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1. Christi and Joe Earley and Will Jordan | 2. Carissa Stevens, Sarah Jordan, Daniel Mathis and Joy Baresel | 3. Madison Edwards and Alexandra Hensley | 4. Teresa Caraway and Cayla Lewis | 5. Jo Meacham, Bobby Mathis, Sarah Bytyqi, Amanda Jane Simcoe and Steve Richards 8

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OKC Symphony Show House The Oklahoma City Orchestra League presented a preview of the 2019 Symphony Showhouse, a collection of 13 new residences in the historic Sunbeam Home in Mesta Park. The show house featured designers from all over the metro area and was open to the public for viewing in June. For future events, check out OKCOrchestraLeague.org.

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1. Wendi Wilson, Newt Brown and Ronette Wallace | 2. Rita Dearmon, Lisa Reed, Jo Meacham and Marva Ellard | 3. J. Mark Taylor and Steve Calonkey | 4. Keven Carl, Yvette and Joe Fleckinger | 5. Galen Culver, Irish Stogner and Tara Blume | 6. Lisa Reed, Jeff Starling, Wendi Wilson, J. Mark Taylor and Kristin Ferate

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VOLUNTEER WITH THE HOMELESS ALLIANCE The day shelter provides services to an average of 275 guests per day. Services include breakfast and lunch, showers, telephones and computers. In addition, guests at the day shelter have access to a variety of services from community agencies to assist guests with ending their homelessness. For example, mental health and substance abuse treatment, primary healthcare, veterans services, budget support, case management, job training and placement are available. The day shelter also offers a dog kennel. You can help support the day shelter by donating an item from the wish list online.

The Homeless Alliance also has a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. To find out more about the latest needs and to view the wish list for the day shelter, visit HomelessAlliance.org.

THE FRIEND ZONE: SPEED-FRIENDING If you are looking to meet new friends or expand your social network, Oak and Ore in the Plaza District has a speedy option. Set up like speed-dating, guests will pair off and spend five minutes in conversation spurred by the emcee's questions and suggestions—embarrassing stories, worst dates, favorite beers, cooking advice, pictures of your dog/cat/marmot and more. After five minutes, you will switch seats and meet someone new!

The event is recurring on the second Monday of each month, and you can enjoy a large selection of craft beer and a full dinner menu while you meet new people.

405.606.2030 1732 NW 16th St., Suite A

SIX TWELVE AND HEART SHINE ADULT DONATION YOGA Scott Bartel of Heart Shine Yoga and Eats has teamed up with Six Twelve to offer a donation yoga class for adults every fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The workshop starts at a beginner level, but all levels are welcome, and you can augment your practice to fit your skill level. The cost of the class will be whatever you can donate to Six Twelve, a community education center located in the heart of the Paseo Arts District. Come to class prepared to smile and sweat.

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RED DIRT DINOS: AN OKLAHOMA DINOSAUR ADVENTURE

Designing and building kitchens and baths in Oklahoma since 1999

Science Museum Oklahoma presents a hands-on exhibit, featuring the prehistoric reptiles that inhabited our state. Three animatronic dinosaurs interact with guests and each other in this fully-immersive experience. This exhibit is included in the museum's general admission. It will be on display through Sept. 2.

2020 Remington Place ScienceMuseumOK.org

PASEO FARMERS MARKET The

Paseo

Arts

District

hosts

a weekly farmers market through Oct. 19, every Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Local vendors sell vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs, prepared foods, art, beer, personal care products and more.

612 NW 29th St. SixTwelve.org

THE SMOKING BOAR Oklahoma City has high excitement about the opening of The Smoking Boar—a modern smokespecializing

in

smoked

meats, fish and craft cocktails, all in an inviting atmosphere! Boo Hee Newman is the executive chef (former head chef of Cheever’s Café), working together with Jim Camp, the director of culinary for ICM Concepts, and Jason Johnson, co-founder of ICM Concepts and acting general manager.

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Urban Kitchens

Jo Meacham, Owner | Designer

405-702-7747

4410 N Western Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73118 See us on HOUZZ or visit urbankitchensok.com

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Make sure to visit them at 2925 W. Britton Road, just west of May Avenue, and start following them on social media, @SmokingBoarOKC. SmokingBoar.com

THIRD EYE SATURDAY AT CRAIG'S CURIOUS EMPORIUM Craig's Curious Emporium has a celebratory event every third Saturday of the month. "Third Eye Saturday" extras include store specials, door prizes/drawings, refreshments, tarot card readers, astrology readers, henna artists and occasionally, live music.

The event runs during the store hours of the day 10 a.m.-9 p.m. If there is a full moon coinciding that night, they typically have extended hours.

1209 NW 23rd St. 405.524.9447

OKCMOA THIRD THURSDAYS OKCMOA is launching a new season of Third Thursday after-hours events 5-9 p.m., presented by Love’s Travel Stops. Love’s Third Thursdays Aug. 15 and Sept. 19 will feature a revamped roof terrace lounge complete with a cash bar, light bites for purchase provided by the museum cafe, refreshed seating areas and a new sculpture installation curated from the museum’s permanent collection. Summer Third Thursdays also include afterhours access to the museum’s special exhibition, “Van Gogh, Monet, Degas.”

415 Couch Drive 405.236.3100 OKCMOA.com

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GIVING BACK

On Behalf of Our Kids

FOUR OKLAHOMA ORGANIZATIONS WITH A HEART FOR THE YOUNGEST OKLAHOMANS ARTICLE AMANDA JANE SIMCOE

SUMMERTIME IN OKLAHOMA MEANS MANY DIFFERENT THINGS FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. From enjoying a break from school, family vacations, summer jobs and sports to enjoying leisure activities with friends, it can be easy to forget that so many of the organizations that help the children in our community throughout the year are still working tirelessly during the summer months, and there are ways that the community can lend a hand.

Four local organizations share their missions and how the community can get involved.

JOE DORMAN OKLAHOMA INSTITUTE FOR CHILD ADVOCACY The OICA is a nonprofit helping to raise awareness about the needs of children statewide, prioritizing child wellbeing, health and safety.

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED? You can start by going to our website at OICA.org to look for opportunities to engage. If you want to advocate for children directly, attend one of our training programs or forums.

OICA periodically provides training sessions at the Capitol for members of the public to learn how to engage their lawmakers directly. We are also hosting a fall forum at OSU-OKC Oct. 1 and 2, which is an excellent opportunity to learn about the issues impacting children and to hear directly from professionals who spend their time helping kids. If you are less policy-focused but still want to make a difference in the lives of children, consider helping our holiday gift drive, OK Foster Wishes. Every year, OICA works with DHS and other partners to deliver thousands of toys to children in the foster care system. We need volunteers and donors to support this great program.

OICA.org

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CHERI FULLER OK MESSAGES PROJECT The Oklahoma Messages Project aims to maintain a positive connection between incarcerated parents and their children. Through this multi-media literacy program, families can share a small part of a parent-child routine though reading.

WHAT WAS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND YOUR DECISION TO GET INVOLVED? Truly, seeing the need of the children was the driving force. While I was teaching a relational parenting class I created at the largest women’s max/medium prison in OK to help the mothers rebuild a connection with their children, I discovered that the majority of moms never see their children. This is heartbreaking to the moms but far more so to the children whose lives are shattered and who are sent to relatives in another town. To the kids, it’s as traumatic as the death of that parent.

So a few compassionate people and I formed a nonprofit, found a national model that we brought to Oklahoma and launched the OK Messages Project, a literacy and prevention program. We train volunteer teams who go with staff into prisons before Christmas, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. We coach and film parents reading to their kids and sharing a positive but vital message, like, “This is not your fault. Mommy is safe, and I miss you, and love you! I have your picture by my bed. I’m so proud of you…” We send the DVDs and books to the children, who read along with their parents every day.

Having the video they can play whenever they miss mom or dad makes a significant impact on the kids’ lives. It decreases kids’ nightmares, worry (many fear mom is in a dog cage or beaten up) and sadness—and most of all, gives them hope and a sense of being loved and not forgotten.

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SUSAN ADAMS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PRESIDENT AND CEO Families going through a medical crisis want to be present for every life-saving decision for their child, but the stresses of everyday life along with hotel, gas and food bills can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s where RMHC-OKC steps in to provide a place to stay and meals to eat all within steps of their child’s bedside.

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED? Wishlist drives or volunteering as a guest chef are two of the most popular ways to support families with a hospitalized child.

Donations of these items help defray our operating costs, allowing us to serve more families.

The RMHC-OKC Wish List is a list of the most used items that families use every day at the Ronald McDonald House and Family Room.

After a long day at the hospital, there’s nothing more appreciated than a home-cooked meal. Our guest chefs plan and prepare a comforting evening meal at the Ronald McDonald House for our families.

To see wish lists or sign up to volunteer as a guest chef, visit RMHC-OKC.org.

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JANE SUTTER PRESIDENT AND CEO, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County serve more than 4,000 youth, 6-18 years old, in their out-of-school time with positive adult role models and a variety of activities and experiences.

Together with the community, they make a tremendous difference in closing the opportunity gap by inspiring and enabling youth who need them the most to reach their full potential as responsible, caring and productive citizens.

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED? Volunteering can take any number of forms, from bringing a group of volunteers together to make improvements to the building, to one-on-one mentors or tutors who come on a weekly basis.

Members of the community are encouraged to participate in our two community fundraisers: Champions of Youth Celebration in the spring and Flight for Futures (Sept. 27 this year).

BGCOKC.org

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ARTIST’S PALETTE Kitty

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FAMILY PORTRAITS

MEET A METRO ARTIST PUTTING FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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ARTICLE AMANDA JANE SIMCOE

DIANA'S WORK CAN BE SEEN IN GALLERIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING JRB ART AT THE ELMS IN THE PASEO ARTS DISTRICT.

FOR ARTIST DIANA J. Smith, the term "family portraits" has a slightly different meaning than one might assume. Her subjects have four legs. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Diana says she has always painted. With a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of Oklahoma, she has a background in business and graphic design. In 2008, Dog Gone Portraits was born, including commissioned pieces.

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Diana has participated in many collaborative art shows, as well as a solo show in the Oklahoma Governor's Gallery.

Another of Diana's passions is offering her time and talent to local animal rescue organizations, including The Bella Foundation. The "12 Dog Houses of Christmas" is one of her favorite charitable events.

For information on commissioned pet portraits, visit DoggonePortraits.com or call 405.755.6927.

Pookie

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PUPS ON THE PATIO ARTICLE

AMANDA JANE SIMCOE

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POOCH-FRIENDLY PATIOS WELCOME MAN'S BEST FRIEND TO THE TABLE

'TIS THE SEASON FOR DINING ALFRESCO, AND WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN ENJOYING DINNER AND DRINKS WITH FRIENDS? Having the option to invite our fourlegged friends to the party is undoubtedly a bonus for some. These OKC hot spots will allow you to bring your pooch along, and even a few go out of their way to make man's best friend feel welcome. Before you head out for a bite, make sure your furry dining companion is up to date on required vaccinations, and don't forget the leash!

PICASSO CAFE

(Please don't feed your canine Margaritas.

Paseo Arts District

They don't have valid IDs!)

Nestled in the heart of the Paseo Arts

916 NW Sixth St.

District, Picasso Cafe offers up creative

405.606.6184

American cuisine, with an emphasis on

RevolucionOKC.com

partnering with local businesses as much as possible. Chef Ryan Parrot's menu for

CHEEVERS

humans is available indoors or out, and

A Good Egg Dining Group

on the patio, "doggy dining" options are

For nearly 20 years, this favorite has been

available for $4.

serving

3009 Paseo Drive

cuisine in a building that has held the

405.602.2002

Cheever family name since 1938. Once

PicassoOnPaseo.com

a flower shop, this Uptown eatery offers

American

and

Southwestern

something for the whole family, including CAFE 501

outdoor accommodations for your pup.

Classen Curve

2409 N. Hudson Ave.

There's always time for Yappy Hour! Cafe 501,

405.525.7007

feeding the humans of the Oklahoma City area

CheeversCafe.com

since 1995, doesn't want our furry friends to feel left out. While pups are always welcome

STELLA MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE

on the patio, returning September, stop by on a

Heritage Hills

Saturday afternoon (4-7 p.m.) for "Pups on the

This hot spot features handcrafted Italian

Patio" featuring free appetizers, drink specials,

fare in a stylish setting. For those wanting

live music and treats from Hollywood Feed.

to dine with their favorite dog, the patio has

5825 NW Grand Blvd.

eight pet-friendly tables.

405.844.1501

1201 N. Walker Ave.

HRGOK.com/Cafe-501-Classen-Curve

405.235.2200 Stella-OKC.com

REVOLUCIÓN 84 Hospitality Group

CULTIVAR MEXICAN KITCHEN

Revolución offers up a modern spin on

Automobile Alley

Mexican fare in an upscale but casual space.

Automobile Alley has been enjoying the

Relax with your canine of choice on the back

craft tacos, burritos, breakfast and cocktails

patio, while enjoying a Margarita or two.

of Cultivar Mexican Kitchen since the spring

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of 2016. Founders Gary Goldman and chef Dean James Max welcome diners, both two and four-legged on the patio.

718 N. Broadway Ave. 405.610.2676 CultivarMexican.com TAMASHII RAMEN HOUSE Bringing Japanese "comfort food" to OKC since 2015, Tamashii Ramen House is a collaboration of husband and wife team Wakana Kamesato Sebacher and Matthew Sebacher. Their menu features made-from-scratch ramen, with noodles custom-made for them by Sun Noodles.

Their patio is pet-friendly, so bring your pooches to enjoy a bowl of noodles.

321 NW Eighth St. 405.517.0707 TamashiiOKC.com

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LOCALLY OWNED Betsy King and her "Chief Entertainment Officer" Chloe Bear

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SHOP DOGS FOUR OKLAHOMA CITY BUSINESSES WITH FOUR-LEGGED CO-OWNERS

BETSY KING SHOES

Craig makes candles, incense and jewelry in-house,

After many years in the apparel industry, Betsy King

and the emporium boasts the most extensive collection

returned to Oklahoma to create a boutique collection

of rocks and minerals in the state. Joined four years ago

of fashionable shoes for the contemporary woman.

by fiance Joe Coffin, the business has indeed become

With a desire to offer a selection that was unique yet

a family affair. The couple has recently moved the shop

wearable, King enjoys working directly with clients

from a 1,200-square-foot space in the Paseo to an

to help them find their style. She felt that the Paseo

8,000-square-foot location in the Asian District.

Arts District is the perfect place to share her love for artistic expression through fashion.

Shop dogs Vixen (12) and Alex (younger, but actual age unknown) are loyal support staff. Both Chinese

Shop dog "Chloe Bear" joined the family from the

Crested Dogs, Alex, and Vixen are rescues. Alex

Humane Society about a year ago. Being a rescue dog,

spends most days making the short daily commute

Chloe Bear can be a bit shy. She can spook easily at

to work with Craig and Joe, while Vixen makes special

first, retreating to the safety of Mama Betsy, but once

appearances more sporadically.

you get to know her, she becomes much more relaxed.

Aside from the curious nature of the things that makes

King says Chloe Bear's favorite place to hang out is on

Craig's Curious Emporium unique, customer service is a

the turquoise sofa, where her mom personally assists

crucial element to the store's nearly 25 years of success.

clients in selecting their newest pieces of wearable art.

Travis takes pride in the fact that if a guest cannot find

For your consultation, stop by the shop and enjoy a glass of champagne with Chole Bear on the turquoise sofa while King shows you the current seasonal collection.

3001 Paseo

what they are looking for, he will find it.

"If you can't find it in the store, we can get it," Travis says.

You can visit Craig's Curious Emporium and their stylish canine companions seven days a week.

405.601.7776

1209 NW 23rd St.

BetsyKingShoes.com

405.524.9447

Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

CRAIG'S CURIOUS EMPORIUM

TIN LIZZIE'S

Craig Travis opened Craig's Curious Emporium in

Tin Lizzie's is a relaxed shopping environment with

1995 in the Paseo Arts District. Specializing in cre-

products that are inventive, whimsical and maybe even

ative and unique gift ideas, many of the metaphysical

a little offbeat. Owner Julie Miller says she hopes to be

genres, Craig's clientele know that they are in for

the shop where people can come to buy gifts or pieces

something outside the box.

for their home that create memories.

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"Just coming into the shop and meeting Shop Dog Lucy will lift your spirits and leave you with a lasting memory," Julie says.

About a year ago, Lucy was most likely hit by a car and left without the use of her back legs and any caregivers. Rescued by Mutts Misfits, and believed to be virtually "unadoptable" because of her handicap, her fortune changed when shop manager Chelsea met her and felt her heart melt for the pretty pup.

The smooth concrete floor and ramps allow Lucy to move around in her adoptive work environment with ease. She almost always runs to greet every customer that comes in and especially loves when kids will sit and snuggle with her while their parents shop. Many customers ask if Lucy has a wheelchair, and the answer is yes— but, Lucy prefers to only be in it for long walks. She moves quickly through the store and can rest more easily when she's not in it.

Tin Lizzie's is three generations deep, including Julie's mother and daughter as part of the team, but according to Julie, shop manager Chelsea Haecherl and her assistant Lucy are also very much considered part of the family.

Julie likes to tell Lucy's story in hopes that others can see that like people, beautiful dogs are sometimes hiding in imperfect bodies.

905 N. Broadway Ave. 405.228.1014 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

EARTHWISE PET SUPPLY EarthWise Pet Supply owner Michael Dixon sees plenty of smiling puppy faces come through his Belle Isle pet supply and doggy wash shop.

The resident tail wagger, however, belongs to store manager Alicia. Albert is a 3-year-old English Mastiff.

According to his mom, Alicia, Albert is a connoisseur of the best pup treats. His favorites include spinach, kale, leafy greens, greek yogurt, dried cranberries, raw and baked sweet potatoes, yogurt-covered pretzels, ice cubes and popsicles.

Joe Coffin and Craig Travis, along with shop co-owners Alex and Vixen

Albert loves playing "get the ball" and swapping kisses for belly rubs with the patrons of EarthWise. At the end of the night, he lines up his favorite toys and snuggles with them, using his body to protect them.

While Albert provides happy smiles for bath patrons, Alicia provides nutritional advice for pup parents.

"People are so thankful when their pets start looking and feeling healthier because of the foods we suggest for them," Alicia says.

1710 Belle Isle Blvd.

405.607.8965 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

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Albert, "Head of Client Smiles" at EarthWise Belle Isle

Julie Miller, Chelsea Haecher and Lucy

“JUST COMING INTO THE SHOP AND MEETING SHOP DOG LUCY WILL LIFT YOUR SPIRITS AND LEAVE YOU WITH A LASTING MEMORY.” —JULIE MILLER August 2019 | Historic District Lifestyle

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

DOGS WILL GO NUTS FOR THESE QUICK + EASY SNACKS

TREAT YOUR PET MAN’S BEST FRIEND DESERVES MAN’S BEST FOOD. Dogs will go nuts for these quick and easy peanut butter and oat treats.

With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you’ll be well on your way to getting your dog to do anything you ask. And, if you get hungry, you can even sneak one for yourself—just don’t let your pup see!

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IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.

Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined.

3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters.

5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Makes about 36 1-inch diameter treats.

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BARK IT UP If your dog doesn’t settle for plain, kick these treats up a notch by incorporating some of these dog-safe fruits and vegetables: + BANANAS—In moderation, bananas are great treats for dogs. Just beware of the sugar content—they shouldn’t be part of your dog’s regular diet. + BLUEBERRIES—Blueberries are a superfood full of antioxidants and fiber. Try these as a substitute to training treats. + CARROTS—Carrots are a great low-calorie snack high in beta-carotene and fiber. Chomping on them is also great for your dog’s chompers. + GREEN BEANS—Full of fiber and low in calories, plain green beans are great prepared any way! + WATERMELON—Filled with vitamins and potassium, this summer treat is sure to be your pup’s new favorite. For those dog days of summer, watermelon is a great way to keep your dog hydrated! Just be sure to remove the rind and seeds.

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8-10, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31 Oklahoma Shakespeare at The Paseo

Gunderson’s

look

annual Oklahoma craft beer and small

Tour de Quartz will be featured.

plate pairing event! Featuring brewer-

North Paseo Drive

ies from across the state, Oklahoma Born and Brewed will provide guests

THE BOOK OF WILL Lauren

Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute

at

Shakespeare’s First Folio is a lively,

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with a unique tasting experience that

MYSTERIES OF THE MANSION

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Henry Overholser Mansion

funny, poignant love letter to the-

Mysteries of the Mansion is a unique

ater and the printed word. Adult tick-

and special tour that explores some

ets are $30, with special discounted

of the behind-the-scenes history and

pricing

is completely born and brewed right here in Oklahoma. Guests must be Oklahoma-Born-Brewed

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students,

spaces not typically on a regular tour.

seniors, military and educators; plus

Overholser museum coordinator Lisa

there are discounted tickets on

Escalon will be leading this tour and

Thursdays and Sundays.

will share interesting stories of the

Calling all dog and cat lovers! Your

OKShakes.org/Tickets

mansion and the Overholser family

pet will be ready to paint, no drawing!

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history. Tickets are $20.

No limits, no expectations—the night

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is what you make it. You don’t have

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THURSDAYS OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME SUMMER THURSDAYS Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum

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time. Come eat, drink and paint cre-

15 FULL MOON BIKE RIDE AND RUN Myriad Botanical Gardens —

atively. Food and drinks are separate from your event ticket.

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Join us every Thursday in August

Band Shell Stage

for a story, movie and craft with free

Enjoy a leisurely one-hour bike ride

admission! Storytime begins at 10:30

or 5K run through downtown OKC

a.m., followed by a craft and sum-

as the sun sets. Routes are spe-

mer activities for families to enjoy

cially planned by Schlegel Bicycles.

together. Summer Thursdays are

OK Runner leads the 5K run. Don’t

The Red Shoe Gala is a fabulous

made possible by The Chickasaw

have a bike? Use Spokies bike or

black tie and red shoe event featuring

Nation, Allied Arts and the Inasmuch

rent in advance from Ride OKC at

dinner, dancing and the presentation

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RideOKC.com with the promo code:

of the Red Shoe Award. The Red

Summer-Thursdays

THRILLER. Helmets and bike lights

Shoe recipient is a member of the

are required.

community whose actions have pos-

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House Charities in Oklahoma City.

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1 Park Ave.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE RED SHOE GALA The Skirvin Hilton

Paseo Arts District

More than 80 artists and more than 20 businesses participate, all within walking distance 6-7 p.m.

Art opening receptions on Friday night showcase the new work of the gallery/studio owners or the work

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