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“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”

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his Tulsa Lifestyle art issue celebrates the incredible creative talent, artistic happenings and resources available in the Tulsa Metro area.

As children, our imaginations soar and we are inspired with costumes for play acting, crayons and finger paints to create masterpieces, toy guitars and microphones for the making of a rock star and even building a fort in the living room keep the creative juices flowing. Creativity helps with problem solving and allows you to think outside the box. Being exposed to the various arts leads to an appreciation of the talent, the dedication and an understanding of the world around us. Enjoying a show or just looking at a beautiful piece of art allows our mind to wonder, to relax, to gather ideas.

Appreciation of music is magical because it's the universal language. Everyone understands it.

The Tulsa area has beautiful museums, gardens, and a multitude of venues with entertainment. It also has a lot of resources to expand or appreciate your artistic inclinations. Free music at a park, sewing classes at a local store, art classes for children at one of the museums, dance classes at one of the many studios, and the list goes on. Not only is Tulsa an artistic community but it is a giving community.

In this month's issue, meet Matt Moffet, Tulsa artist and executive director of the Tulsa Girls Art School. Learn about the The Hardesty Center for Dance Education that will be opening in Broken Arrow. Your own backyard can be a work of art after you read the story

by Cherlyn Reeves, Lead Designer with Tom's Outdoor Living. We've also included an inspiring story about a young man at Cascia Hall and the opportunities available to students. And if you love oysters and local beer, you don't want to miss the Oysters and Ale event. The Around Town and the Calendar departments are filled with lot's of events, fundraisers, and information about what is happening in Bixby, Broken Arrow, Jenks and Tulsa.

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2016 CAN SUPERHERO CHALLENGE When YOU support CAN, you are helping save the life of a child! The Child Abuse Network, Inc. (CAN) exists to reduce the trauma that a child abuse investigation can pose for the child.

CAN Superhero Challenge is a fun and family-friendly event that gives your inner Superhero the chance to shine! Participants can choose from two obstacle course challenges. After the Challenges, there will be fun and games available for Superheroes of all ages.

There will be inflatables, bounce houses, photo opportunities, face painting, food and more! The event itself creates a hopefilled and fun atmosphere, while generating a greater awareness of CAN and the work we do in our community. Our goal is to raise funds for the children we see every day at the Center. ChildAbuseNetwork.org Details of the CAN Superhero Challenge: Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016 Location: POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat

Each painting party is taught by master artist, William A. Franklin.

What: Two Obstacle Course Challenges

William is a third generation Tulsa artist who has painted Trompe’ L’oeil

Registration is at 1:00 p.m. The Challenge begins: 2:00 p.m.

Murals for over 25 years. William’s murals have graced luxury homes

THE ANIMAL EMERGENCY CENTER OF TULSA RECEIVES CERTIFICATION AS LEVEL II VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE FACILITY

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You and a group of friends will have a great time while learning secret painting tips and techniques that will allow you to create your very own work of art, for your own home or as a gift. Feel free to bring your own drinks!

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lence to offer the best patient care available. The VECCS is now offering a certification program to veterinary facilities that provide emergency and critical patient care. The purpose of the certification is to recognize those hospitals that meet and exceed the minimum standards and guidelines published by VECCS.

TULSA TOWN HALL LECTURE: BENJAMIN ZANDER Benjamin Zander will speak at Tulsa Town Hall on March 11 and conduct the Tulsa Symphony on March 12.

Established in 1987 the Animal Emergency Center P.C. is north-

Benjamin Zander is the conductor of The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra

east Oklahoma’s oldest and most established veterinary emergency

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Mr. Zander is one of the most sought after speakers in the world.

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Stephanie & Seth

survivors and soul mates.

As children, Stephanie and Seth were both severely burned in separate accidents. Brought to the Alexander Burn Center at Hillcrest Medical Center a month apart, they likely passed each other in the hallway as patients. However, it wasn’t until later when they began attending a local camp for burn survivors that they finally met. Today, as they plan their wedding, the unique bond they share is unmistakable. Stephanie and Seth are grateful for the compassionate and knowledgeable caregivers at Hillcrest who saved their lives, and also the life of their best friend, soul mate and love.

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CASCIABLANCA Ante up for Cascia’s most prized and anticipated event of the year. Southern Hills Country Club is the venue for Celebrate Cascia 2016, “Casciablanca,” On April 16 guests will enjoy a large-action evening of casino revelry, complete with blackjack, roulette, and craps tables. While placing bets and enjoying cocktails, guests can double down on Silent Auction items via phone with a mobile bidding feature. Not only can guests load up on the Wine Pull and Raffle, they may just want to bet the house on a Live Auction item or two during a fabulous dinner. End the evening by letting loose on the dance floor with live music. Proceeds will benefit Cascia Hall's financial aid program. Find details and tickets at CasciaHall.com.

2016 TULSA JULIETTE LOW LEADERSHIP SOCIETY LUNCHEON BENEFITTING GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma will honor event chair Michelle Hardesty, whose work on sustainability and collaboration within the non-profit community has benefitted so many. She has been instruHe has given both the opening and the closing Keynote address at

mental in her support of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. We will

the World Economic Forum in Davos, where on another occasion he

also be honoring 13 extraordinary Girl Scouts from across eastern

was awarded the Crystal award for "outstanding contributions in the

Oklahoma receiving higher education scholarships.

Arts and international relations". In 2002 he was awarded the "Caring

Guests will also hear from keynote speaker Tererai Trent, an inter-

Citizen of the Humanities" Award by the International Council for

nationally renowned speaker, educator, mentor and one of Oprah

Caring Communities at the United Nations. In honor of his 70th birth-

Winfrey's all-time favorite guests. She is the author of "The Girl who

day, and 45 years of teaching, he was recently awarded an Honorary

Buried her Dreams in a Can", a book based on her story of persever-

Doctorate by the New England Conservatory.

ance. Dr. Trent is currently an adjunct professor in Monitoring and

His partner Rosamund Zander and he have collaborated on a

Evaluation in Global Health at Drexel University, School of Public

best-selling book, "The Art of Possibility" which has been translated

Health. She is a senior consultant with more than 18 years of interna-

into fifteen languages.

tional experience in program and policy evaluation and has worked

In 1967, Mr. Zander joined the faculty at New England

on five continents for major humanitarian organizations.

Conservatory, where he taught an interpretation class, conducted

JLLS Committee members include Erin Dailey, Cindy Bottomley,

the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted the conservatory

Donna Cropper, Ginger Homan, Jodi Jayne, Paula Barnes, Kiemonn

orchestras. For 30 years he was the Artistic Director of the joint

Jones, Ruth Nelson, Julie Smith and Roberta Preston.

program between New England Conservatory's Preparatory School

Our early sponsors include Bank of Oklahoma, Mike Case,

and The Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts in Natick,

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Tulsa Town Hall, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing

and Gentner Drummond, GableGotwals, Hall Estill, Hardesty

speakers to Tulsa to open minds and stir curiosities, is pleased to

Family Foundation, Helmerich and Payne, Hille Foundation,

partner with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra to share this outstand-

Karen Keith, Mariner Wealth Advisors, Robert and Sandra

ing speaker with our community.

Norman, Senior Star Living, Ken and Julie Smith, Susie and Don

Tulsa Town Hall’s 2015-16 Speaker Series is sold out. The 2016-17 Speaker Series will be announced in April.

Wellendorf, Williams Companies, and WPX Energy, and Maxine and Jack Zarrow Foundation.

In the photo: Bob & Jill Thomas, David L. Boren, Bob West, Genie & Dr. Pat Shannon. The Bob West Family was the presenting spon-

The event will be held at Southern Hills Country Club on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

sor for Boren’s lecture at Tulsa Town Hall. Jill Thomas and Genie

For more information on sponsorship or to reserve a seat at the lun-

Shannon are members of the Tulsa Town Hall Board. Bob Thomas

cheon, please contact Cassie Morrill at 918.745.5201 or cmorrill@gseok.

and Senior Star provide refreshments for Tulsa Town Hall’s 2015-16

org. For more information about the girl scouts visit GSEOK.org.

Speaker Series.

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THE JERUSALEM QUARTET Presented by Chamber Music Tulsa on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Elegance, exuberance, perfect control and seamless blend – no wonder this quartet has been on our wish list for years! The Jerusalem Quartet imbues each performance with passion, translating the composer’s vision to the audience with startling freshness and vigor. The program will consist of Beethoven: Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2 and Bartók: Quartet No. 4. Doors open at 2:15 p.m. for a pre-concert lecture. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door for general admission.

Student tickets are $5. Tickets: MyTicketOffice.com or call

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OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE FOR ANIMALS MOVES TO THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER Oklahoma Alliance for Animals (OAA) is a Tulsa based nonprofit collaborative organization whose primary purpose is to bring together the people and resources needed to overcome pet homelessness, abuse and neglect. They are dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation, encouraging responsible pet ownership and promoting the humane treatment of animals through the community collaboration of rescue organizations, veterinarians, municipal animal shelters, law enforcement and community members. Programs under OAA include Fix OK, Fix Me Vouchers,

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Pawsitivly Pits and Unchain OK. They also sponsor Adopt a Little Okie at Tulsa Animal Welfare and the Broken Arrow Animal Shelter on the last Saturdays of the month. To learn more about OAA visit AnimalAllianceOK.org. Their new address is 5321 S

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Sheridan Road, Suite 30, Tulsa in the Farm Shopping Center at 51st and Sheridan. 918.742.3700.

ALAN STAAB ANNOUNCES FOR STATE SENATE SEAT DISTRICT 39 After being introduced by former Memorial High School coach Robert Sprague, candidate Staab reminded the crowd that is was "Ground Hog Day".

Alan continued, "Remember that movie where Bill Murray’s character finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same day again and again? Don’t elections in Oklahoma remind you of that movie? Politicians keep making campaign promises and just like “Ground Hog Day” we keep voting for these politicians.

Sometimes we see improvement, but most often we see the same results. Oklahoma has to stop voting for the same people and start doing things differently."

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High School and Alan is on the board for San Miguel Middle School and St. Gregory’s University. He plans to make the budget, education funding and criminal justice reform key issues in his campaign.

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Giving Back

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reshly shucked oysters, nestled in beds of ice as far as the eye can see – 3,000 of them, paired beautifully with finely crafted beer or ale from Oklahoma breweries – this is the simple concept of Hospice of Green Country’s 5th Annual Oysters & Ale held in partnership with Executive Chef Tim Richards of Doc’s Wine and Food. This “come and go” casual oyster buffet will be held Thursday, March 31st, 5 – 8 p.m., in a fun new location – the German America Society of Tulsa.

The best from Oklahoma’s breweries will be provided by Anthem Brewing Company, Choc Beer, Coop Ale Works, Dead Armadillo, Marshall Brewing Company, and Prairie Artisan Ales.

Olympia, Blue Point, Duxbury Pearl, Lady Chatterley, Beausoleil, Wellfleet Bay — once again Hospice of Green Country is using the romantic names of oyster varieties for their sponsor levels ranging from $250 to $7,500. In addition to the main event, sponsors also get to enjoy a Patron Party a month prior to the event, so early sponsorships are encouraged!

In addition to the oysters and ales, Ben E. Keith, Biga, Charleston’s, the Hen Bistro and Wine, Sonoma Bistro, Tallgrass Prairie Table, and Ti Amos will provide delicious edible additions for the evening. Wine will also be provided. Musical performances for the evening provided by Sean Al-Jibouri, Olivia Duhon, Travis Fite, and Arthur Thompson.

The Oysters & Ale Patron Committee includes Katie and John Dale, Bernie and Ken Dornblaser, Catherine Glock, Gina and Mike

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Lodes, Kerry Walsh, Randi and Fred Wightman, and Tom Young.

Proceeds from Oysters & Ale go to support the hospice care for patients who do not have the ability to pay for end-of-life care and do not have insurance. As northeast Oklahoma’s only United Way supported hospice, Hospice of Green Country provides compassionate, quality end-of-life care to the terminally ill and their families in northeastern Oklahoma - without regard to their ability to pay.

Hospice of Green Country is the leading provider of hospice care for those without financial resources in northeastern Oklahoma. The organization is licensed by the state of Oklahoma and certified by Medicare.

Paid reservations are required; no walk-ins. Admission is $65 per person and guests are required to be 21 years of age to attend.

Sponsorships are still available. For more information or to RSVP, call or email Susan at 918.388.1327 or sgarcia@hospiceofgreencountry.org. hospiceofgreencountry.org Oysters and Ale Thursday, March 31st, 5 – 8 p.m German America Society of Tulsa 1429 Terrace Dr, Tulsa Cost: $65 per ticket To RSVP call or email Susan at 918.388.1327 or sgarcia@hospiceofgreencountry.org

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On Pointe

Tulsa Ballet Raises the Barre with New Ballet School

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ulsa Ballet has been a leader in the Tulsa arts community since 1956. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Marcello Angelini, Tulsa Ballet has reached new heights on the stage, while bringing unprecedented recognition to Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma by developing an artistic reputation marked by innovative works with international impact.

To kick off its 60th anniversary season, Tulsa Ballet will open the doors to The Hardesty Center for Dance Education, to be located in Broken Arrow, just east of the intersection of Aspen Ave (145th) and 101st (New Orleans) and will provide ballet classes for ages 3 - adult. Grand opening and classes will begin in August, 2016.

In addition to providing dance training, the new site will also host Tulsa Ballet’s award winning education and outreach programs that introduce and teach the art of dance to elementary school children in the community.

The Hardesty Center for Dance Education will be possible as the result of a generous gift of 13.72 acres from the Hardesty Family Foundation and its founders, Roger and Donna Hardesty. The gift, valued at $4.185 million, is one of the largest gifts ever awarded by the Foundation. Other major donors include Ann Graves, The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Suzanne and Jim Kneale Family Foundation, The Mervin Bovaird Foundation and The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation.

The 21,000-square-foot facility will house the Ann and Jack Graves Studios. Each studio will feature a professional basket-woven

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sprung floor with Marley covering, ten-foot mirrors and a state of the art sound system. Administrative office space, separate dressing areas for boys and girls, and a spacious lobby to accommodate waiting parents are all part of the floor plan. Also included is 4,000 square feet of warehouse storage space for sets and costumes that can be developed into additional studios in the future.

The site will also include The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Performance Studio, which will serve as a performance venue for ballet students and educational outreach programs, as well as a functioning dance studio. Tulsa Ballet II, the organization’s pre-professional ensemble and performing arm of the Center for Dance Education, will also offer performances in the Zarrow Studio.

The development of the Hardesty Center for Dance Education is part of a $25 million Integrated Campaign for Tulsa Ballet, the largest fundraising initiative in the history of the company. Funds raised from the Defining the Future Campaign will be used to broaden the reach of the Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education, build and create new productions, and increase the Tulsa Ballet endowment in order to provide for the long-term sustainability of the organization.

Director Marcello Angelini says, “through this campaign, Tulsa Ballet will strengthen its role as an essential cultural institution for the greater Tulsa area and the state of Oklahoma, while reinforcing the financial foundations to secure our permanence. The success of this campaign will solidify our long-term presence in our community while maintaining the highest standards of excellence, both artistically and financially�.

Tulsa Ballet is a 501(c) 3 public charity that depends on your tax-deductible support. For more information or to donate online, visit TulsaBallet.org.

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Mrs. Sally Fenska with junior Beau Bingham at the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburg, PA. Beau received 1st Place in Microbiology at State competition and an invitation to ISEF.

experience. Moving the student’s education beyond the traditional classroom, students have the opportunity to take classes that focus on varied themes - from Star Wars to The History of the NFL, from an Introduction to Engineering to the American Mafia. For the upperclassmen, seniors and juniors participate in internship programs or service projects of their choosing, which allow them to establish networks and relationships with experts in their fields of interest, and sometimes minimester course offerings and internships are able to seamlessly work together for the benefit of the student’s education.

Notably, Sally Fenska, a faculty member of the Upper School Science Department, offers Science Research, an intensive year-long program that prompts students to investigate and address current dilemmas and research opportunities in the fields of biology, chemistry, and earth sciences. During Minimester, Science Research evolves from an extracurricular activity into a course that is designed to truly immerse students in the research processes. The program is designed to involve students as legitimate members of the science community and to provide students with the skillset to complete collegiate and professional-level research. Beau Bingham is one particular student who has found tremendous success and opportunity in his involvement with Cascia Hall’s Science Research program.

Bingham’s particular interest in microbiology became the sounding board for his research on the antimicrobial efficacies of algal extracts which is suggested to have potential as antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents. His research focuses on obtaining and gaining qualitative information about the chemical structures of the suggested antimicrobial components of these extracts in order to support and further such research. In reflecting on his experience with Science Research at Cascia Hall, Bingham explains, “Scientific research has strengthened my scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills - much of which is due to the intellectual challenge

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or the past forty years, Cascia Hall has continued the tradition of “Minimester,” which is an interim term that takes place in January.

Minimester offers Cascia Hall students unique professional, academic, and spiritual opportunities as they develop themselves as both learners and members of a global community. During Minimester, all students continue to meet with their advanced placement and core classes, yet with a meaningful addition to their schedules.

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of taking an original research approach. On a professional level, research has exposed me to a number of intriguing scientific professions.” Bingham has even contacted and worked with Dr. Mohamed Kahr, an associate professor of biological science at the University of Tulsa. Such resourcing and networking has allowed for Bingham to further his original research at an academic and professional level that would be difficult to obtain in a high school classroom.

Continually impressed by Bingham’s performance, intellect, and innate curiosity, Fenska explains just how exemplary Bingham’s attitude towards his scientific investigations is; “I am especially intrigued by his ability to find a novel way to look at a global problem

from multiple perspectives and his Cascia Hall provides a special ability to analyze data. Beau contemoutlet for scientific endeavors, which plates every aspect of his research and is not present in many Oklahoma asks, ‘I wonder if…’.” And it is that schools. While also being dedicated crucial question - “I wonder if ” - that to his science and academic endeavsets Bingham apart from many other ors, Bingham is an advocate for science students. many social issues, including those In addition to his work in the in education. Bingham explains, “I classroom, Bingham looks forward to would like to see scientific research competing on the national and interbecome a widespread activity among national stages with his research at Oklahoma's science students. Given such programs as Junior Science and the disadvantages that those in underSophomore Erika Ravitch is evaluating the effects of preHumanities Symposia (JSHS) and the privileged areas in Oklahoma face in biotics and pro-biotics and the antibiotic resistance of e-coli.

International Science and Engineering obtaining the necessary resources to Fair (ISEF). Nearly 1,700 accepted high school students from around conduct research, I think that there should be substantial focus on the world attend ISEF to showcase their research and compete for addressing these inequities so that the ability to partake in the scienmonetary prizes, whether in the form of funding for original research tific research process is a more widely available opportunity.” or scholarships. Sponsored by the U.S. Navy, JSHS is where students As Bingham continues with his interest and success in the STEM present their original research before a selection of judges and an assem- field, it is in large part due to Sally Fenska’s Science Research problage of their peers in order to compete for scholarships and, of course, gram, Cascia Hall’s Minimester, and Bingham’s knowledge and national recognition. Bingham has attended JSHS once, receiving passion for research that goes beyond the walls of the classroom the award for Best Freshman Research, and he attended ISEF twice. and high school curriculum in Cascia Hall Preparatory School Bingham has also received the distinction for the Best of Fair at the order to understand topics and casciahall.com Eastern Oklahoma Science and Engineering Fair twice, First Place find solutions for today’s most 918.746.2600 Category Award at Oklahoma’s State Science and Engineering Fair, pressing concerns. along with numerous other awards as a team member.

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A painting of Guthrie Green as painted by Tulsa artist and Executive Director of the Tulsa Girls Art School, Matt Moffett.

Tulsa artist Matt Moffett teaching art to students in Agra, India.

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hat influences a person to become a visual artist? For some, it may be the quiet and meditative process of focusing on the canvas and the sheer act of creation. For others it may be the desire to bring mental images of dreams and longing into reality. Tulsa artist Matt Moffett’s inspiration came from a lifelong appreciation of art and the wish to commemorate a beloved pet.

“I began painting by making my own pet’s portrait to honor his life,” says Moffett. “When I couldn’t find an artist to do the job, I thought that I could just do it myself.” Moffett had never taken a painting class so he worked with Tulsa businessman and friend, Danny Ziegler of Ziegler’s Art and Frame, to learn the basics of oil painting. Now, 17-years later, he continues to paint and serves as the executive director of the Tulsa Girls Art School.

“In my artwork, I focus on pets because they give unconditional love and deserve to be honored,” says Moffett. His work can be described as fanciful. For each commission, he sits with the pet owner and asks questions about the owner-pet relationship and then weaves imagery of their life together onto the canvas. In the brightly-colored paintings, pets sport crowns and scepters, while others wear glasses or headdresses of flowers. Each piece of art shows the character of the pet and the love of the owner.

“I was influenced to be a painter by my mother who painted nursery murals when I was growing up. I’m also heavily inspired by Gustav Klimt, John Singer Sargent and Kehinde Wiley.”

Moffett is also known for his surreal and idealistic paintings of Tulsa’s skyline and landscapes. In fact, one of his pieces become the art for the 2015 Tulsa Mayfest poster.

The love of art came early in Moffett’s life as he watched his mother paint nursery murals. He would have started painting as a youngster but a teacher advised him that he did not have the talent for art. Daunted by this advice, Moffett decided to go in another direction and majoring in Spanish and teaching at the University of Tulsa. While working at TU, his dog Alejandro passed away. To commemorate his life, he painted the pet’s portrait and immediately friends and patrons began commissioning Moffett to paint pet portraits for them. It was then that he realized that he could live his dream as an artist. He left TU, taught art at Eugene Field Elementary and painted commissions during his personal time. When the owner of the Wild Fork restaurant in Utica Square asked Moffett to exhibit some of his personal work in the restaurant, Moffett countered with a proposal to show his student’s works to raise money for an artthemed courtyard with a fountain and metal sculptures. “I saw this as a wonderful opportunity to sell our art and make money for the school.” When the restaurant agreed, Moffett and his students reconstructed their brightly colored tempera paintings into mosaics by cutting them into strips and turn them into 30”

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x 40” paper weavings. They were an immediate hit and all of the pieces were sold raising more than $9,000 for the school garden.

Matt’s imaginative teaching style and fearless fund-raising caught the attention of Tulsa business-woman and philanthropist Mona Pittenger. “Mona purchased the yellow weaving at the Wild Fork and was impressed that we raised so much money in one week,” says Moffett. “She asked me if I would like to open a non-profit after school art program and offered $350,000 for me to start it.”

Each year, Tulsa Girls Art School admits 12 third-grade girls who participate in the program for nine years, grades 3-12.

“This year, our new students are from Sequoia Elementary. We rotate enrollment of students from an elementary located closely to the studio area in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood. We currently have a total of 54 students who stay in the program through 12th grade. “They attend more than 100 art classes a year,” says Moffett. “The school teaches 13 art mediums

Senior Anecia Fowlkes with her art collection during a show.

Yori Jones with her metal sculpture.

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“I like to help students find their artistic voice and then see how far they can go and what they can create,” says Moffett after recently returning from a trip to India where he taught art to more than 1,000 students at Colonel’s Brightland School in Agra (location of the Taj Mahal).

“I was invited to teach in India through a friend I made touring the country earlier in 2015. He was my guide. I learned that he had his doctorate from the Sorbonne in Paris and had been a private guide to French and US dignitaries. Sharing dinner with his family, I found out that they ran the very large Brightland School in Agra serving more than 3,000 students. He asked me to return in December and teach art for a day.”

When he arrived, Moffett was met with 1,000 smiling faces of students grades 4-12.

He told the students about his art school in Tulsa and shown them pictures of his students and their artwork. He then engaged the students to produce an origami art installation. “The best part of the day was when they sang songs for me. I was so moved that I decided to sponsor a 7th grade boy and pay his yearly tuition.” Moffett plans on returning with additional artist friends in December of 2016 to teach at the school and produce a mosaic or mural with the students.

Moffett credits synchronicity and serendipity for each turn in the road that brings him to a new and unique artistic outlet. To see Moffett’s work or to learn more about the Tulsa Girls School of Art, visit m2tulsa.com or TulsaGirlsArtSchool.org.

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r o o d t Ou s d n e r T g n i v Li for 2016 OUTDOOR LIVING – ONE OF THE HOT GROWING TRENDS OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. ARTICLE CHERLYN REEVES / PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HUMPHREY & PROVIDED

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o matter what part of the country you may live in, Outdoor Living has become one of the fastest growing trends for residential properties. It seems people are spending more time with family and friends in their backyard than going on vacation. This is what some are calling a STAYCATION – where instead of spending money on taking their family on a lavish trip, clients are creating the perfect oasis right in their backyard, making them feel like they are on a vacation 365 days a year.

So, what is an outdoor living area? Outdoor living is basically an extension of your home, a place for entertaining, lounging, cooking, and many other outdoor activities. Some clients are creating a lush landscape with evergreen trees, perennial plants, fruit trees and even walking paths to different destinations in the yard possibly leading to a secret garden, water feature, a private reading area or just a nice hammock in the back yard for relaxing.

Other clients are choosing to provide full blown entertainment areas for their guests which can include outdoor kitchens, covered

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structures with large TVs, sound systems for music at all times, heaters, ceiling fans, LED Low voltage lighting and even swimming pools with swim up wet bar areas. These areas can include a beer dispenser, a wine fridge, and beverage cooling stations, food storage containers for lemons, limes, cherries etc. and even ice makers.

Other outdoor living areas are being created for cooking/grilling.

These outdoor living areas can include just a simple outdoor kitchen which includes a grill, fridge and some access doors for storage, or you can have a full blown outdoor kitchen right outside your patio door that could include a grill or two, a smoker, side burner, pizza oven, flat surface grills like the EVO cooktop, several different types of refrigerator’s such as a wine fridge, freezers for popsicles, galley sinks with hot and cold running water along with garbage disposals and even an ice maker. Basically, an additional kitchen right in your backyard. How fun would it be to be able to cook outdoors with a full blown kitchen? It is much easier to clean up and no worries of lingering food odors being stuck in your house for hours or days.

The Outdoor kitchen is not the only item for the Outdoor living area. Some clients want to extend their patio area with a covered structure and some additional hardscaping so they can entertain year round, while others prefer an open air pergola extending out from the patio so they can still see the stars at night and enjoy the natural light provided by the sun. Clients want to create another room right outside which can be just as comfortable and relaxing as your indoor living room. The areas can include large fireplaces or fire pits, seat walls, comfy outdoor lounging furniture with nice area rugs, side tables with lamps, potted planters and much more. Homeowners are bringing the comforts of their living room to the backyard.

So how do you start planning for an outdoor living area? Ask yourself what would I like to do in my outdoor living area? Do you want to entertain, cook, lounge etc.? Once you decide what

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You might now be asking yourself how much does it cost for an outdoor living area.

You can have a nice outdoor living area for as little as $5,000 – $10,000, or depending on your needs, it can be in the $100,000 + range. It just depends on what you want in your outdoor living area.

Not sure you can afford what you would like to have for your outdoor living area?

Well don’t worry. A good designer can help you create a master plan where you can use a phased approach. Maybe you can only afford a small portion of the outdoor living area now, but want to add onto it in the future. This is the great thing about having a master plan; you can build onto it as your budget allows.

What type of value does an outdoor living area add to your home? Relators are of the opinion that this can add anywhere from 10 – 15% to your property value. Not a bad investment at all.

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Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Tulsa Properties Neighborhood

Sales Price

Beds

F/H Baths

Garage

Year Built

Sq. Ft.

Lot Sq. Ft.

Tulsa County Unplatted

$2,970,000

4

4/1

3

1980

7,565

62,726

Tulsa County Unplatted

$2,390,400

4

3/2

3

1930

6,509

62,213

Sunset Terrace

$1,020,000

5

4/2

3

2004

6,494

17,250

Brook at Stone Bluff

$978,000

5

5/1

3

2015

6,051

20,627

Tulsa County Unplatted

$880,000

5

5/0

3

1935

6,313

74,052

Crestwood Village

$715,000

4

4/1

3

2015

3,975

7,200

Tradition

$695,000

5

3/1

3

2012

4,930

15,012

Terwilleger Heights

$649,000

4

2/1

2

1928

3,845

7,597

Balmoral

$630,000

3

3/1

3

2002

3,168

7,920

Englewood Estates

$550,000

5

3/1

3

2001

4,798

42,972

Quinlan

$545,000

3

2/1

2

2012

2,750

9,600

Wind River

$540,000

5

4/1

3

2007

4,500

12,629

Sunset Terrace

$540,000

4

3/1

2

1930

3,690

6,171

Skyview

$540,000

3

2/1

3

1955

2,540

13,700

Tradition

$535,000

5

4/1

3

2015

4,300

12,652

Rockwood Hills Pond

$507,000

5

4/1

3

2004

5,169

22,484

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MARCH 1ST - 14TH

MARCH 8TH CERTIFICATE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE ZINK HALL, UNIVERSITY OF TULSA, The University of Tulsa is hosting an open house about its Certificate of Paralegal Studies Program. For more information contact Pam Mitchell, Manager of Legal Programs at 918.631.2524 or email pam-mitchell@utulsa.edu.

WINTER ADULT SPORTS - DODGEBALL REED COMMUNITY CENTER Joining one of the TulsaParks leagues is a great way to stay active and meet other members of the community. The deadline to enroll for Dodgeball is March 14 at Reed Community Center, 4233 S. Yukon Ave. CityOfTulsa.org

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TCO Classics: Beneath the Score – Mahler's Resurrection Sympho-

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ulsans are fortunate to have so many remarkable music venues.

From area festivals like Rocklahoma and Bixby Blues & BBQ , to major venues such Cain's Ballroom and the Performing Arts Center. Then there is a host of local pubs and restaurants with live music like R Bar on Brookside, Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant in Jenks, and The Patio at Soul City, nicknamed Tulsa's Best Backyard Party, on historic Route 66.

Typically, the music scene gets hot in mid-summer and usually on the weekends. But there's plenty of amazing music happening right now and into the spring—and not always on the weekends. Best yet, many of these events are free or incredibly affordable. Here are a few favorites to get you started:

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ

In the mood for some cool jazz? The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame presents Shelby Eicher’s Wednesday Night Spotlight alongside Nathan Eicher and special guests each Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. General Admission tickets are only $10 at the door. Visit TulsaJazz.com for more information.

MUSICAL MONDAYS

THURSDAYS IN THE SQUARE

Musical Mondays is a concert series, designed especially for older adults, that features some of Tulsa’s most talented and respected musicians. The 2016 season consists of five monthly concerts, held on Monday evenings each month, April – August at Cascia Hall’s Performing Arts Center, 26th and South Utica. Presented by LIFE Senior Services, the concerts are a great opportunity for friends, couples and senior groups to have an affordable and entertaining night out. Tickets are $10 each or $40 for the entire five-concert series. Visit LIFESeniorServices.org for more information.

Celebrate every Thursday with live music at Utica Square. Utica Square's summer concert serves up everything from jazz to rock to country and best of all, it's free! Pack a picnic or dine at one of Utica Square's restaurants. This popular event is a great place to put on your dancing shoes or relax with family and friends. Concerts begin in May and last from 7-9 p.m.

TUESDAY STARLIGHT CONCERTS

Mark your calendar to attend Starlight Concerts at 8 p.m. at Guthrie Green; June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 5 (Friday). Starlight Band is Oklahoma's only professional concert band and includes over 50 musicians. Starlight members can also be heard playing in the TCC's Signature Symphony, the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and the Bartlesville Symphony. More information available at StarlightBands.net.

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FIRST FRIDAYS

The Gardens at LaFortune Park are host to First Friday Concerts each month beginning May 6th and continuing through September.

The concerts begin at 7 p.m. and take place at the Gardens at LaFortune Park, a green space located near the intersection of 51st Street and Hudson Avenue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy local bands present family-friendly music from all genres.

Concerts are free to the public. Check the special events page at Parks. TulsaCounty.org for the line-up.

Tulsa is full of great music festivals and concerts. Check our monthly calendar printed in each issue or online at TulsaLifestylePubs.com.

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