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Here's To 2021, OKC! A NEW YEAR IS UPON US, AND WE HOPE THIS YEAR IS BETTER AND LESS CHALLENGING THAN LAST YEAR. We went through so much last year, and while the challenges made us stronger and tighter as a community, we need to heal and prosper this year. A new year is also a great time to put some goals in place. Womack Advisors shares
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some financial tips with us in this issue, and you can even travel to Italy without leaving your home, thanks to a series of classes from the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. We're also highlighting some local businesses and organizations this month. Read about how a local Oklahoma City business has developed a language learning kit for children that's fun and educational. A new restaurant opens in Oklahoma City's Northeast side, bringing the culture and history of the city's African American roots to the forefront. If your body is sore and lethargic from all the holiday festivities, then read on to discover if Thai Yoga Bodywork can help you become healthier, more flexible and in less pain. We're also taking a tour of all the fun and unique gifts that Tin Lizzie's has in downtown Oklahoma City.
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FEATURES 14 Language Learning Made Fun Oklahoma Mother/Daughter Create Oui and Si French and Spanish Learning Boxes for Children
18 Travel to Pompeii With OKCMOA New Virtual Classes Celebrate Landmark Exhibition ‘The Painters of Pompeii’
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OKLAHOMA, COASTAL WASHINGTON FORM “SISTER COMMUNITY” TO SUPPORT KILLER WHALES
Ally and TIME announced the nomination of
SR3, a nonprofit organization that focuses
40 auto dealers for the annual TIME Dealer of the
on response, rehabilitation, and research of
Year Award, the most prestigious award in the
local marine wildlife in the Salish Sea, and
automotive dealer industry. The 2021 nominees
the Kirkpatrick Foundation of Oklahoma City,
are recognized for their extraordinary leadership
announced and launched a new partnership
in navigating their businesses and supporting their
and “sister community” to honor the connection
local communities during unprecedented times.
between Tahlequah and Tahlequah, or J-35, a member of the southern resident J-Pod.
Larry Battison, Battison Honda of Oklahoma City, was among the auto dealers nominated.
In the summer of 2018, Tahlequah gave birth to a
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calf that died shortly after it was born. The grieving
ers across the country, the dealers nominated
mother carried its body on her rostrum for 17 days,
for this distinguished award have demonstrated
and captured the world’s attention. The orca became
strong business acumen and steadfast commit-
a mother again this past September after successfully
ment to their communities. The honorees will be
delivering what seems to be a healthy calf.
recognized by Ally and TIME at the 104th annual
“We are thrilled to celebrate the successful birth
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
of a calf to Tahlequah, a significant, hopeful step
Show Feb. 9-11, 2021 during a virtual ceremony
toward revitalizing a group that is near extinc-
where the national winner will be announced.
tion,” said Louisa McCune, Executive Director, Kirkpatrick Foundation. “In Oklahoma, we recognize the connection between our own Illinois River and city of Tahlequah—where environmental and animal protection has a vibrant history—and the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales.”
SNU ADDRESSES TEACHER SHORTAGE WITH ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSES Southern Nazarene University (SNU)—a private, Christian, liberal arts university that offers flexible degree-completion and graduate programs for
VICTOR FLORES JOINS REDW AS DIRECTOR OF TRIBAL SERVICES
working adults through its College of Professional and Graduate Studies—announced it is offering
REDW LLC, a Top 200 Accounting Firm and one
an alternative certification plan of study for indi-
of the Southwest’s 10 largest CPA and business
viduals who would like to teach but have not yet
advisory firms, also recognized as the national
completed their full teaching credentials.
leader serving tribes and tribal enterprises,
Due to the ongoing shortage of teachers in the
announced today that Victor Flores has joined the
state of Oklahoma, increasing numbers of people
firm as Director of Tribal Services in Oklahoma,
are becoming alternatively certified teachers.
effective October 26, 2020.
These alternative certification teachers have to ful-
“Victor joining the REDW team is an integral part
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of our overall strategic plan to continue expanding
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KATHY DINH OF SEEKING SOMA EXPLAINS THAI YOGA BODY WORK
Kat Dinh of Seeking Soma
IS THAI YOGA BODYWORK FOR YOU? Kathy Dinh, a
Kat is a 200-hour and 500-hour advanced yoga teacher
yoga therapist and founder of Seeking Soma of Oklahoma
and an internationally-certified Yoga Therapist. She is certi-
City, said it’s ideal for those who suffer from pain, are stiff
fied by the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai in Thailand.
from injuries or surgeries, or need help with flexibility.
“Thai bodywork is manual, hands-on type work. It
Thai Bodywork is a form of body energy work. It uses
uses compression, specifically on the meridians, which
conscious touch, stretches, range of motion, and other
are these energy channels in the body, according to
techniques to affect the whole system to relieve pain and
Chinese medicine,” Kat said.
restore balance. The practitioner guides you through a
“When people say, ‘I’m sore here or I have tight muscles,’
series of postures while massaging the muscles, working
stretching helps. But what really helps is actually putting
along the body’s energy lines and pressure points.
the pressure on the myofascial, which are the connective tissues in your soft tissues. Sometimes what’s needed is a direct manual compression to help release that tightness.”
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Thai bodywork is much like assisted yoga combined with acupressure and stretching.
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WOMACK INVESTOR ADVISERS SHARES TIPS ON CONTROLLING YOUR DEBT
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1. Find accountability.
THE YEAR 2020 HAS BEEN ONE
It helps to have someone keep you accountable. Someone you trust—like your accoun-
OF THE TOUGHEST YEARS WE
tant or best friend. From my experience, those who are accountable to someone else are
CAN REMEMBER—NOT ONLY
more apt to be successful in their long-term goals.
BECAUSE
2. Pay down loans If you’re in debt and wondering how to climb out of the debt pile, I recommend you start by taking an inventory of all loans—write down all of the various credit cards and loans, then rank them from the lowest balance to the highest balance. After reviewing and fine-tuning your budget, you’ll want to designate extra money and apply it to the lowest balance owed. By paying off the lowest balance first, it will free up those extra payments, consequently allowing the payment you were making on the first loan to be applied to the second-lowest balance.
OF
CORONAVIRUS,
THE
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BUT
ALSO
BECAUSE THE ECONOMY IS LEFT IN SHAMBLES. As we come to the end of 2020 and to the start of a fresh year, it’s beneficial we take a personal financial inventory, including
addressing
unwanted
and stressful debt. Here are four helpful tips to successfully pay off your debt in 2021:
Repeat this to the third-lowest balance, and continue until all loans are paid in full. This method is called the “snowball method,” and it’s been used by numerous people successfully over the years to get out of debt much sooner.
3. Don’t get discouraged If you’re having trouble staying on-track, do the best you can, and get back on track as soon as possible. Don’t let one setback derail you from your financial ambitions!
4. Fight the temptation Stay away from the temptation to pile on more debt once you free up some cash flow. Avoid spending extra funds on other “things.” Involve your family—get everybody on board to celebrate even your smallest successes. We can end 2020 on a good note by developing a debt reduction plan. It can go a long way in turning a challenging year to a hopeful one...one that can lay the foundation for a better year ahead and the years to come.
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“WE CAME UP WITH THE IDEA OF LANGUAGE LEARNING BOXES. AND, GOSH, IT’S REALLY TAKEN OFF.” Oui and Si Learning Box 14
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Language Learning
MADE FUN OKLAHOMA TEACHERS CREATE OUI AND SI FRENCH AND SPANISH LEARNING BOXES FOR CHILDREN
Nix and her daughter Suzanne Huffman, who are French and Spanish professors. And even though the company is only a month or so old, the language boxes are already in high demand. MINDY NIX OF OKLAHOMA CITY KNOWS HER FRENCH. She
“Plenty Mercantile and Learning Tree also carries the boxes, but
not only taught French at the University of Central Oklahoma, but
most of our sales has been word of mouth,” said Nix. “The real magic
now serves as the head of the French Department of Oklahoma
are the QR codes. When you place your phone over it, a lesson plan
Christian University.
pops up and you get the entire lesson. We designed our educational
Her daughter now teaches French at UCO and the two often work as tutors for children and adults leaning French and Spanish. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic meant quarantine, the mother/daughter duo had a “Viola!” moment.
boxes to give children a head-start in learning language, counting, sorting and spelling through play,” said Nix. Each box features a unique theme, ranging from pets to zoos to holidays. So far, Oui and Si offers 20 different themes.
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“We asked ourselves how people can learn French and Spanish at home during the quarantine,” said Nix. “We came up with the idea of language learning boxes. And, gosh, it’s really taken off.” Oui and Si is a family business based in Oklahoma, focused on creating products that celebrate the importance of language, learning and open-ended play. The language boxes are designed by
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“For instance, in the French Christmas box, one of the items may be counting pinecones in French or learning the French names for Christmas animals like deer,” said Nix. “There are also flashcards, phrases, songs and games. We have a lot of adults who are learning along with their children.” The boxes are hand-curated by Nix and Huffman and come in small, medium and large. The Spanish Bug Box, for instance, is a bug and outdoor-themed activity box that focuses on learning through play with numbers, letters, shapes and language. It includes fun treasures, Spanish flashcards and endless opportunities for learning. Items in each box can be used to practice counting, sorting, spelling and language. “I would say that our boxes are really beautiful,” Nix said. “We have really pretty French blocks, we order French toys, and we choose things item by item. You won’t find dollar store items in our boxes.” Oui and Si said that for each box sold, a box will be donated to an underserved school in the community as well. “We believe that all children should enjoy learning which is why we are committed to donating a box to a child in need for every one that is sold,” said Nix.
For more information or to order a language learning box, visit ouiandsi.com
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ARTICLE BECKY WEINTZ
TRAVEL TO NAPLES, POMPEII WITH OKCMOA
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Credit: Archivio Fotografico del Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
NEW VIRTUAL CLASSES CELEBRATE LANDMARK EXHIBITION 'THE PAINTERS OF POMPEII'
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ADULT CLASSES: + Destination Naples and Pompeii: Introduction to Naples, Wed., Jan. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. + Destination Naples and Pompeii: Life in the Ancient Roman City of Pompeii, Wed., Jan. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. + Destination Naples and Pompeii: The Food and Wine of Pompeii and Southern Italy, Wed., Jan. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. + The Archaeological Museum of Naples, Sun., Feb. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. BEGINNING IN JANUARY, THE OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM
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OF ART WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE ITALY FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME IN A SERIES OF NEW
FAMILY CLASSES:
VIRTUAL CLASSES.
+ Digging and Discoveries: Meet an Archaeologist,
These expert-led conversations will explore topics ranging from southern Italian food and wine to daily life in Pompeii to ancient
Sun., Jan. 10, 1-2 p.m. + Roman Deities and Mythology, Sun., Jan. 24, 1-2 p.m.
Roman deities and mythology. Armchair travelers can register for this special online programming beginning Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Virtual programming is inspired by the upcoming historic
Classes range from $40 to $45 each with discounts for Museum members. Registration is limited and expected to fill quickly.
exhibition, “The Painters of Pompeii: Roman Frescoes from the
“In addition to our exciting programming, I am thrilled to
National Archaeological Museum, Naples,” which will travel
announce that ‘The Painters of Pompeii’ has been extended to
exclusively to Oklahoma City from Italy and be on view beginning
Oct. 17, 2021,” said Dr. Michael J. Anderson, OKCMOA president
June 26, 2021. Featuring works from one of the two large bodies
and CEO. “This extension allows us to not only accommodate more
of ancient painting in existence today, this exhibition represents a
visitors safely but to welcome more school groups as well. We plan
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
to offer schools free virtual conversations in the galleries as well as
“The history, culture, food and wine of southern Italy is endlessly captivating,” said Dr. Rosie May, OKCMOA director of curato-
on-site tours. Our goal is to allow as many Oklahomans as possible to experience this remarkable exhibition.”
rial affairs and audience engagement. “From cooking your own arancini – a deep-fried rice ball – to an in-depth look at Roman mythology to a virtual tour of Pompeii, our winter programming offers something for everyone.” “‘The Painters of Pompeii’ is about more than frescoes and artifacts,” she continued. “It is an immersion into the day-to-day life and
The Museum encourages those interested to register soon at okcmoa.com/pompeii. All class registrations include one complimentary ticket to “The Painters of Pompeii.”
stories of ancient Rome. We look forward to offering some of this immersion even before visitors walk through our doors next summer. From the comfort of home, you can participate in engaging virtual classes to expand your knowledge of southern Italy and enrich your visit to ‘The Painters of Pompeii.’” The Museum has announced seven classes so far and promises more to come in 2021. “Destination Naples and Pompeii” is a threepart virtual series of classes lead by art historian Danielle Oteri and her partner, sommelier and Italian wine expert, Christian Gilliani. Registrants can sign up for individual classes or attend all three. Additionally, through a partnership with Context Travel, a firm offering small-group immersive cultural and historical tours led by Ph.D. and M.A.-level scholars, OKCMOA will offer 90-minute, deep-dive adult classes as well as shorter, hour-long familyfocused classes.
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The Terryall River at Broadmoor Fish Camp.
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ARTICLE HEIDE BRANDES PHOTOGRAPHY JUSTIN FALK & DANIEL MUDLIAR
Kindred Spirits Culture + Cocktails NEW BAR CONCEPT IN OKC'S HISTORIC NE SIDE CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & COMMUNITY IN OKLAHOMA
Even the bathrooms share Oklahoma's black history. The walls are lined with The Black Dispatch, which was one of the first African American newspapers in the state. Another bathroom is lined with pages from The Green Book, an historic travel guide for African-Americans.
The Bad and Bougie designed by Chef Fletcher to be enjoyed inside or on the patio.
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KINDRED SPIRITS CULTURE + COCKTAILS,
when the building got sold, it was hard for us to
A CONCEPTUAL MANIFESTATION AND CUL-
stay,” said Thompson.
TURALLY-RELEVANT OPENED
ITS
GATHERING
DOORS
IN
PLACE,
“What we learned from that experience was
NORTHEAST
that Oklahoma City could really use a good out-
OKLAHOMA CITY IN DECEMBER, IN THE
let for gathering and engaging as a showplace
EAST POINT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
for black culture and the way that the African
1726C NE 23RDSTREET, ON THE CORNER OF
American story fits into the narrative of the
NE 23RD AND RHODE ISLAND AVE.
Oklahoma City story.”
After months of delays due to COVID, the gath-
Although Oklahoma City has seen a renais-
ering place was born out of a desire to pay homage
sance in the last 20 years, the NE 23rd area
and highlight the story of the African American
was overlooked. In fact, East Point is the first
experience in Oklahoma from past to present, and
development along the northeast corridor of
also to uniquely serve the NEOKC community.
23rd Street in 30 years.
The concept features a limited yet thoughtful
The Kindred Spirits name is inspired by the
food menu, full bar and curated audio and visual
book, “Kindred” by Octavia E. Butler. The vision
programming to highlight the current time, place
is layered with the intersectionality of the black
and talents of Oklahoma City, while deliberately
experience from a post-slavery era of oppor-
furthering the narrative of black history and
tunity through Jim Crow laws and limitations to
African American culture in Oklahoma.
today and a landscape that’s been kept at the
“There really aren’t many words to fully, accurately describe our excitement for this concept,”
City has experienced over the last 20 years.
said managing partner Quintin Hughes. “It is
“This bar is our interpretation of a gathering
our hope that Kindred Spirits will convey so
place, and we really want to be like the quintessen-
much to so many people. From the name to the
tial ‘third place’ - that space between home and
location, to the timing and intentionality behind
work,” Thompson said. “We feel like the Northeast
the menu and programming that will inherently
could use more of that, and we want it to really be a
bring folks from within walking distance and
good outlet for people to just engage with and inter-
from across the highway, we’re proud to intro-
act with the story of black culture in Oklahoma.”
duce this gathering place to OKC.” For co-founders Chaya Pennington-Fletcher and Sandino Thompson, the new business reflects
Soulful Tapas make up the menu at Kindred Spirits
margins of the broader renaissance Oklahoma
The menu, created by Pennington-Fletcher, will highlight the simple, fresh flavorful profile of African American cuisine.
their desire for Oklahoma City’s historically black
“I think about how the story of Soul Food. It
neighborhood to thrive in the same way other
actually happened through slaves being brought
areas of the city have. The two ran the Urban
to America. They had traditions and flavors and
Roots restaurant in Oklahoma City’s Deep Deuce
created this whole sort of genre of food that peo-
area before embarking on this new venture.
ple think of as comfort food,” Pennington-Fletcher
“We were there for six years, and eventually
said. “That food came from our ancestors, and we
got priced out of the community. So, despite it
are trying to incorporate those ingredients and
being the traditional African American commu-
flavors into the menu for the food and the drink
nity of Deep Deuce, the economics changed so
with Afro-futurism.”
For more information, visit KindredSpiritsOKC.com. CityLifestyle.com/OKC
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LOCAL’S CHOICE
TIN LIZZIE'S IS A CORNUCOPIA OF OKLAHOMA-CENTRIC CRAFTS, GIFTS
shop local at tin lizzie's FOR SHOPPERS WHO WANT TO “SHOP LOCAL,” TIN LIZZIE’S AT 905 N. BROADWAY AVE., IS ABOUT AS LOCAL AS IT GETS. Tin Lizzie’s, a home goods and gift store in downtown, specializes in crafted items created mostly by Oklahoma artists. Owner Julie Miller said her goal is to support the microbusinesses and artisans in the state “My wife and I came here all the time, and we’ve been
“We opened here on November, 1 of 2017, so we
in here dozens of times,” he said. “When I wrote my book,
just our three-year mark. I was at the Market at Quail
I came in and asked if they would carry it. And they did!”
Springs where I had a booth for a pet product that I
By partnering with other smaller Oklahoma-owned
created and made and took to market,” said Julie. “I
boutiques, artisans and makers, Tin Lizzie’s always
took it to market to sell I realized it was a whole lot
has a wide and unique selection of Oklahoma-made,
more fun to buy. I met a lot of people when I was at
Oklahoma-themed, and Oklahoma-spirit gifts.
The Market at Quail Springs, and we came together here to do our own thing.” Julie wanted Tin Lizzie’s to be part of Oklahoma City’s landmark and give an avenue for small businesses.
“We love being a locally owned Oklahoma business and supporting other businesses. Our store is unique because we carry many products from our other Oklahoma small business partners,” Julie said. “We
“It’s so hard to get started in anything, so one of the
try to find things that have an emotional impact. You
things we do is feature Oklahoma products and smaller
connect with it emotionally, whether it moves you or it
boutiques to help them get their footing in the market,”
excites you to give it as a gift or anything. We love being
Julie said. “They are not small businesses - they’re
part of Oklahoma City.”
micro-businesses.” From crafted leather goods to local coffee to
For more information, visit tinlizziesokc.com.
Oklahoma art, the gifts and inventory at Tin Lizzie’s reflects the hyper-local push in Oklahoma City. By featuring Oklahoma-made items, the store has a selection of goods that is unique and different. Toby Rowland is one of those unique makers. A member of the University of Oklahoma family, he is the author of the children’s book “Unhitch the Wagon - The Story of Boomer and Sooner.” He is one of several local authors highlighted at Tin Lizzie’s.
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1. A selection of Neighbor's coffees and teas 2. Oklahoma-centric art and goods are vital to Tin Lizzie’s. 3. Leather goods made by Oklahoma City’s Clark Leather Kreations. 4. Oklahoma author Toby Rowland shows off his children’s book “Unhitch The Wagon - The Story of Boomer and Sooner.” 5. Unique, hyper-local gift ideas fill Tin Lizzie’s. 6. Sweeten up the smells in your home with goods from Vaughn Trading Co of Oklahoma.
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TREND SETTER
Keep Your Golf Swing Ready For Spring
THE HAMSTRING STRETCH
01
Using the weight of your upper body, slowly bend from the hips as you reach for your toes. Allow your
SIMPLE STRETCHES CAN HELP YOUR BODY & YOUR GAME
body weight to ease the stretch down, and do not bounce. Hold this stretch for 10 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times daily.
ARTICLE HEIDE BRANDES PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLY RICHELLE
Sit upright and bend your right knee. Cross your right leg over and place your foot next to your left thigh. Bend your left knee while the right foot should stay planted on the floor. Square your hips so they remain even. Reach
WINTER MAY MEAN LESS TIME ON THE LINKS,
your right arm behind you and place your fingertips on
BUT THAT’S NO EXCUSE TO GET STIFF WITH
the floor, gently twisting your body to the right. Take a
YOUR GOLF SWING. Staying flexible and keeping
deep breath and exhale as you twist further to the right.
those muscles ready is just as important for golfers in
Release and then repeat on the other side.
the winter time as it is during the spring and summer. “If you don’t do anything in the winter, it’s very hard
SEATED LOWER SPINAL TWIST
to get back in the spring. You’ll spend a month or two trying to spring back in shape,” said Ron Price, head golf pro at Rose Creek. “There are a few things you can do during the winter to be ahead of everybody else who didn’t do anything. Full body stretching is the best because your body, especially for older folks, will get really tight and make it difficult to do those golf moves you need to do.” To set you up for winter flexibility, we asked the folks at Rose Creek Golf Course, 17031 N May Ave, to customize a stretching routine specifically for golfers. Here are six moves from Golf Pro Steve Burger that’ll get you loose and limber — and keep your game tight.
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HIP FLEXOR STRETCH
03
05
TRICEP AND SHOULDER STRETCH
Stand with your back straight or sit down. Bring your left elbow straight up while bending your arm. Grab your left elbow with your right hand, and pull your left elbow toward your head with light pressure. Hold 15
Kneel on your left knee while placing the right foot flat
to 30 seconds, then switch elbows and repeat three
on the floor in front of you, knee bent. Lean forward
times on each side.
with hips square, stretching your left hip toward the floor. Hold for 30 seconds and switch sides. Repeat.
04
Place your golf club behind your back with both hands grasping the golf club. With an exhale, twist to the right, pivoting in the left foot. Gently repeat on the other side. Continue this twisting action six times on each side, breathing through it. WEIGHTED CLUB LOWER BACK SWING
06 SHOULDER AND UPPER BODY STRETCH Stand and lace your fingers behind your back. Take the interlocked fingers upwards moving the shoulder blades carefully while slowly thrusting the chest outwards. Take a deep breath and relax. Repeat three times.
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JANUARY
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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YOGA AT THE GARDENS
BOYS II MEN
301 W. Reno , Oklahoma City
1544 State Highway 9, Norman
OKC PHIL'S RAGTIME AND ALL THAT JAZZ
Join the Myriad Gardens at 6 p.m.
Boyz II Men remains one of the
Experience
for Yoga at the Gardens. Practicing
most truly iconic R&B groups in
Philharmonic Orchestra's Ragtime
yoga in the Myriad Gardens has the
music history. The group redefined
& All That Jazz at Civic Center
added benefit of connecting you
popular R&B and continues to cre-
Music Hall January 22 and 23, 2021.
with nature. Classes are open to
ate timeless hits that appeal to fans
The performance is sure to lift your
all levels, whether you are a begin-
across all generations, the band has
spirits with favorites like Saint Louis
ner or an experienced yogi. The
penned and performed some of the
Blues, The Entertainer and Maple
Gardens offer a space of beauty and
most celebrated classics of the past
Leaf Rag, in this escape to old New
tranquility to help relieve stress and
two decades. Visit riverwind.com
Orleans. Visit okcciviccenter.com
quiet your mind.Bring a mat, water
for tickets.
for tickets.
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SCOTTY MCCREERY AT RIVERWIND CASINO
Myriad Gardens,
Riverwind Casino,
Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker
the Oklahoma
City
and an open mind. Recommended for ages 16 & older.
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La Bella Event Center,
LIVE ON THE PLAZA
6701 West Wilshire Boulevard
The Plaza District,
Meet your favorite storybook prin-
1544 State Highway 9, Norman
N.W. 16th St between N. Blackwelder Ave
cesses and princes with Pretty
After winning Season 10 of American
and N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City
Princess Parties! Experience joy,
Idol in 2011, McCreery made history
LIVE on the Plaza is the Plaza District's
laughter, and happily ever after and
when he became the youngest male
second Friday art walk. Each second
share dances, songs and stories!
artist of any genre, and the first coun-
Friday, Plaza District businesses stay
Guests can meet the princesses, pose
try music artist ever, to have his debut
open late with featured artists, live
for photographs, and receive auto-
album enter at No. 1 on the Billboard
music, special events, local shopping
graphs. Due to current city and state
Top 200 chart. Visit riverwind.com
and much more!
guidelines, tickets are limited. Tickets
for tickets.
Riverwind Casino,
are available at eventbrite.com.
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8001 S. Eastern Ave., Oklahoma City
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OKC Fairgrounds, 3001 General
You won't want to miss the live per-
Pershing Blvd., Oklahoma City
formance of Smells Like Nirvana
The OKC Boat and RV Show returns
at Diamond Ballroom Saturday, Jan.
to the OKC Fairgrounds January
9. Composed of seasoned pros and
15-17, 2021! See Boat & RV Dealers
fans of Nirvana, Smells Like Nirvana’s
from across the state with every
live tribute to Nirvana is a haunting
make and model you can think of and
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A NEW TWIST ON A CLASSIC CEASAR IN OKLAHOMA CITY’S NEWEST DISTRICT, TERMINAL COMMONS CHEF ROBERT COTE HAS BEEN PERFECTING HIS MENU AT TERMINAL COMMONS, THE FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT IN THE WHEELER DISTRICT. Terminal Commons is a counter service, all-day cafe open
Brussels Caesar Salad
TERMINAL COMMONS CHEF SHARES BRUSSELS CAESAR SALAD
CULINARY CREATIONS
Thursday through Sunday, and it serves as the central hub of the planned residential community. Swing by Terminal Commons for Coffee + Espresso, Fresh Baked Pastries, Rustic and Detroit Pan Pizza, Sweets, a glass of wine or a cocktail on
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INGREDIENTS LIME CAESAR DRESSING + ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt + ½ cup Parmesan Cheese + ¼ cup Lime Juice + 1 tbsp Olive Oil + 2 tsp Anchovy Paste + 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce + 1 tsp Dijon Mustard + ¼ tsp Salt + 1 Garlic Clove + Pinch of Pepper ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS + 6 Raw Brussel Sprouts (yields ~ ½ cup shaved) + 1 Head of Romaine Lettuce + 2 oz Parmesan Cheese + Croutons
DIRECTIONS Use a blender to thoroughly mix ingredients for the dressing. Add additional olive oil until it reaches desired consistency. Using raw brussels sprouts, remove the core and finely shave Brussels sprouts into thin strips with a knife. These will create a textural crunch for the salad. In a medium bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, the shaved Brussels sprouts, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons of your choice and the Lime Caesar Dressing. Mix thoroughly and serve.
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