Oh18 Magazine | May / June 2023

IN THIS ISSUE

WHAT IS OH18?

Oh18 is all about the 73018 and surrounding areas. We love to promote living local by showing off our great shops, giving insight into local eats and highlighting live music and events.

Check out all the Oh18 area has to offer and live local, friends!

P.52

P.10

P.46

P.18

P.14

CHANGE IS IN THE AIR

Wow! Can we talk for a minute about how much has changed in our sleepy, little town over the past few years? I remember growing up in Chickasha and always thinking, "I wish there was more".

It's no big secret, I love our town, but it's always felt like it was simply waiting on the edge of something big and was too afraid to take the next step. Somewhere along the way, our town decided enough was enough. Out with the old mindset of "It's just Chickasha" (my least favorite phrase) and in with the new mindset of "What can we do next?"

We, as a community, can do and are doing impossible things because we've chosen to start taking on a new, unknown and exciting future together as a team and it's paying off. Change is certainly in the air and everyone is following suit. You can't drive through town right now without seeing new buildings going up, old buildings being restored, people cleaning, painting, fixing and updating.

The little spark we needed certainly ignited a blaze which people far and wide have noticed and I could not be more proud to say, "This is Chickasha!"

Keep it up friends! Kristen

McGregor

Kristen McGregor Chief Operating Officer

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Kristen McGregor

COPY EDITOR

Kristyn Allbritton

PHOTOGRAPHY

Kristyn Allbritton

DESIGN & LAYOUT

Kristen McGregor

ON THE COVER

The Flower Shop Rock Island Grill

Interurban

ADVERTISING

Interested in placing an ad in the next issue of Oh18 Magazine?

Please contact us at oh18.livelocal@gmail.com or call us for more information at 405.219.4397. You spoke! We listened. After many requests for more "little birdy" secrets, we've decided to add this feature to each issue! Keep an eye out for our Little Birdy to pop up in throughout the magazine moving forward. We made it easy for you to find...this time!

©Copyright

In 2024 there will be 4 new National Retail businesses under construction in Chickasha. - a little birdy -

5/3

Tantric*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

5/5

Journey of a Lifetime*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

5/5

James Townsend*

The Common Room

5/5

Tim Brauer*

Shakespeare Wine Company

5/5

Cinco de Mayo Party

w/ DJ DCon

The Speak Lounge

5/5

Rachel Lynch - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

5/5 - 5/7

Oklahoma Youth Rodeo

Association Finals

Grady County Fairgrounds

5/6

YMCA's Open Streets

Downtown Chickasha

5/6

Mike Black as Elvis*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

5/6

Maddox Ross - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

5/6

Asa Davidson*

Shakespeare Wine Company

5/11 - 5/13

Chickasha Swap Meet

Grady County Fairgrounds

5/12

2nd Friday Art Walk

Downtown Chickasha

5/12

Rocky Kanaga - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

5/12 - 5/13

Monster Trucks

Grady County Fairgrounds

5/12 - 5/13

Spring Fling Craft Show

Grady County Fairgrounds

5/12

Trenton Fletcher*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

5/12

Zach Crow*

The Speak Lounge

5/12

Dark Horse*

Shakespeare Wine Company

5/12

Oklahoma Outlaws*

The Common Room

5/13

Brandon Santini*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

5/13

Sam Hayes*

Shakespeare Wine Company

5/14

Paint Your World Purple 5K

Shannon Springs Park

5/18 - 5/21

Oklahoma JH Rodeo Finals

Grady County Fairgrounds

5/19

Line Creek Outlaws*

The Common Room

5/19

Lane Mullen*

Shakespeare Wine Company

5/19

Karry Hartman*

The Speak Lounge

5/19

Eric Taylor - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

5/20

Rock Candy*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

5/20

Renee Nunley*

Shakespeare Wine Company

5/20

Born in November - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

5/26

Gannin Fremin*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

5/26

Austin Duplantis*

The Common Room

5/26

ES Walker*

Shakespeare Wine Company

5/26

Ben Brock - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

5/26

Taylor Atkinson*

The Speak Lounge

5/27

Stripes Memorial Day Tournament

The Club at Chickasha

5/27

Hunter Dillard & Turnbow*

Shakespeare Wine Company

5/27

Levi Walker - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

5/29

Memorial Day Celebration | 11am

Veteran's Memorial

Shannon Springs Park

5/31 - 6/4

Oklahoma HS Rodeo Finals

Grady County Fairgrounds

JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

6/1

Smile Empty Soul*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/2

Chickasha's Wings & Wheels

Chickasha Airport

6/2

Matt Neal - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/2

Jack Tidwell*

The Common Room

6/2

Justin Shanholtzer*

The Speak Lounge

6/2

Shenandoah, Cameron Hobbs & Mikayla Lane*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/3

Aaron Newman Band - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/3

Ty Henderson*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/3

Sam Hayes*

Shakespeare Wine Company

6/8 - 6/10

Stierwalt Beef Fitting Clinic

Grady County Fairgrounds

6/9

2nd Friday Art Walk

Downtown Chickasha

6/9

Maddox Ross - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/9

Christy Bryant & Twist of Fate*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/9

Jack Smiley*

Shakespeare Wine Company

6/9

David Lawrence*

The Common Room

6/10

Kalo - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/10

Millis Band*

Shakespeare Wine Company

6/11

Cookie Decorating Class

Shakespeare Wine Company

6/12 - 6/16

Grady County Auction

Grady County Fairgrounds

6/16

Scotty Laughlin - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/16

Hunter Dillard & Kim Turnbow*

Shakespeare Wine Company

6/16

Ricochet*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/16

Kerry Hartman*

The Speak Lounge

6/16

Cory Lee*

The Common Room

6/17

Jeremy Rowe Band - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/17

Dani Carson*

Shakespeare Wine Company

6/22

Paralandra*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/22

Shrek The Musical Jr.

Chickasha Community Theatre

6/23

Jessie Alan Horn - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/23

Casey Chesnutt*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/23

David Carey*

The Common Room

6/23 - 6/24

Chickasha Rodeo

Grady County Fairgrounds

6/23 - 6/25

Heartland Militaria Show

Grady County Fairgrounds

6/24

Riders Ford Band - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/24

Lane Mullen*

Shakespeare Wine Company

6/26 - 7/1

National Junior Brangus Show & Futurity

Grady County Fairgrounds

6/29

Revival Tour*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/30

Cade Roth & The Black Sheep*

Legends Pubhouse & Venue

6/30

Asa Davidson*

The Common Room

6/30

ES Walker*

Shakespeare Wine Company

6/30

Drive Duo - Live Music

Flower Shop / Brandi's Stage

6/30

Lee Mullen*

The Speak Lounge

CKACHI

JUNGLE ICE

Beat the summer sun by choosing from an array of flavors and specialty shaved ice concoctions.

204 West Virginia Ave Chickasha, OK 73018

DIRTY DOUGH

Super stuffed, gooey cookie bombs wrapped up in thick, soft and fluffy dough. A treat you can't beat!

1625 South 4th Street, Chickasha, OK 73018

S S W ET E A-

ROCK ISLAND CANDY CO.

Create your own special candy mix, snag some unique sweets and find joy in the mountains of sugar! 111 North 5th Street, Suite 11 Chickasha, OK 73018

UPTOWN SCOOPS

Small town microcreamery taking homemade ice cream to the next level with fun flavors that never stop!

1724 South 4th Street

Chickasha, OK 73018

COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER

Summertime means being more active. Don’t wait until warmer weather sneaks in to start moving. Get your body ready ahead of time so that you’re ready to go when summer arrives.

When you join the Y, you get access to 14 metro locations that offer 600+ free group exercise classes, 9 indoor pools, 19 basketball courts, 4 indoor tracks and 50+ personal trainers. Early registration access and discounts on several programs are also included with your membership.

LET THE COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER BEGIN! Sign up today at your Chickasha Area YMCA. Visit ymcaokc.org for more information.

ALL AMERICAN THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHICKASHA BURGERS & PIZZA

With so many great options for burgers and pizza, how do you know what to choose?

Have no fear! We took to the streets and tested these specialty menu items. There is no doubt you'll find something to love in this roundup of restaurants. Who knows, you may even find your next favorite meal! Get out and taste test for yourself!

BEN & JAY'S PIZZERIA

A&E GRILL

Jalapeno, Bacon, Cheddar Charburger

Half pound burger patty char-grilled and served on a toasted brioche bun atop a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, onions. Topped with cheddar jack cheese, grilled jalapenos, hickory bacon and dressed with mayo and hickory BBQ sauce.

Mushroom & Swiss Burger

Half pound burger patty served on a toasted brioche bun atop a bed of lettuce, tomatoes and pickles, topped with grilled mushrooms and swiss cheese.

THE FLOWER SHOP

Rhapsody

Savory House made red sauce, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, pineapple, jalapeños, mozzarella & drizzled with balsamic glaze

Casablanca

Creamy Alfredo Sauce, spinach, chicken, bacon, red onions, cherry tomatoes, & mozzarella topped with feta

Crimson Tempo

Traditional pepperoni pizza made with house red sauce, mozzarella cheese & loads of pepperoni

LEGEND'S PUBHOUSE & VENUE

The Mess

Big onion ring filled pulled pork layered on an Angus patty, cheddar cheese & chipotle mayo

Lota Meat

Mozzarella cheese, red sauce, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, bacon, polish sausage, & ground beef

3127 S 4th St

(405) 825-3529

INTERURBAN

Classic Supreme

Pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and mozzarella cheese

Flamethrower Burger

Pepper jack cheese, fresh jalapeños, and honey pepper bacon topped with spicy ranch dressing

Honey Badger

Brick oven pizza with mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, andouille sausage, grilled chicken, and honey pepper bacon on a bed of honey

Chicken Bacon Ranch

Grilled chicken, bacon bits, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing with a garlic parmesan crust

JUNGLE ICE FUN ZONE

Supreme pizza

Paired with Hangry Pig Breadsticks

1304 Grand Ave (405) 222-2202

What's Trending in Food?

CHILDHOOD TWISTS

It's just as exciting as it sounds! All the 90's babies are grown and miss their childhood favorites. Rather than looking like a grown child eating mac and cheese for every meal, these creative kids have taken their favorite foods from when they grew up and put a spin on them - making them irresistibly delicious and look somewhat like adult appropriate food!

HAPPY SNACKING!

Everything Bagel

PIGS IN A BLANKET

These little versatile snacks can be used for anything from appetizers to snacks and even made for the main course. You can even make them ahead of time and pop them in the oven whenever you're ready. Everyone is sure to enjoy this tasty little treat!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

TRY IT FOR YOURSELF

Ooey, gooey and oh so satisfyingthis little twist is for those never could get enough jelly. Grab your favorite jam and some peanut butter and have a tasty treat.

Total Time: 10 minutes

Put

Total Time: 18 minutes

Creamy Baked

MAC & CHEESE

Nothing seems more "adult" than throwing a dish in the oven after grating your own cheese and doing a little mixing. Don't miss this delectable dish!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 60 minutes

For those who love rice krispies, but don't feel they can take it to the next big event - this one's for you. It's high class and crunchy!

LET'S

DO IT!

Total Time: 35 minutes

RICE KRISPIE TREATS

Red Velvet

Pinwheels Made

PEPPERONI PIZZA

Use these little rolled bites of heaven for appetizers or for a great midnight snack!

Total Time: 28 minutes

TRY THE PIZZA ROLLS!

Bacon Jalapeño

HOT DOGS

Wrap up your dog with some pig, give it a little zing and voila! Your main dish is complete and sure to be a hit.

Total Time: 30 minutes

CHICKEN FINGERS Spicy Sun-Dried

Whether you need a dish for adults or kids, chicken fingers are always a hit on the menu. Don't act like you don't order them on occasion. Now you can make grown up chicken and look like a pro rather than just a big kid! Go on, let your inner child rejoice!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 33 minutes

GET THE RECIPE

Cheesy Grown Up

SPAGHETTIOS

Who didn't love those little round pasta pieces with watered down sauce? This recipe is perfect for dinner and will definitely taste more adult while impressing your younger self!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

CHICKASHA EATS WORD SEARCH

BURGER BOWL

SNOWCONE

PIZZA ROLLS

PBJ

THE MESS

BLT

ICE CREAM

CANDY BACON

SPAGHETTIOS

COOKIE

BLEU BUFFALO

PINWHEELS

RICE KRISPIE

CHEESEBURGER

SANTA FE

FLAMETHROWER

LOTA MEAT

MAC N CHEESE

HOT DOG

Time for sweets!

Cinnamon Roll Dessert Pizza

easy · fun · delicious

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 12 inch pizza sheet lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

Roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and place it on top of the pizza pan. If you want the dough to be thinner, divide it in half and use the other half for pizza. Once it is in the pizza pan, let it rest for 10 minutes.

To Make the Spread

In a small bowl combine butter, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon. Spread thinly on top of the pizza crust. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are light brown.

To Make the Glaze

Beat together butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and vanilla until combined. If it is thick, put it in the microwave to soften it up. Drizzle on top of the pizza.

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough

Cinnamon Sugar Spread

• 1/2 c butter softened

• 1/2 c brown sugar

• 1/2 c old fashion oats

• 3 tsp cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 oz cream cheese room temp

• 3/4 c powdered sugar

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Sunny Cilantro Cucumber Vodka

Preparation refreshing glass of sunshine

Step 1

Put vodka, orange juice, lemon juice and honey in a tall glass (19oz) and stir until honey has dissolved.

Step 2

Add a few ice cubes and stir a few times to chill the liquid. Add cilantro and stir to infuse the flavor

Step 3

Slowly add soda water, stir and serve.

Alternative

Don't like cilantro? Swap for freshly chopped basil or mint!

Ingredients

• 2 oz Prairie organic cucumber vodka

• 1/2 c freshly squeezed orange juice

• 1 Tbsp organic honey

• Ice cubes

• 1 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro

• 1/2 c soda water

*Use more lemon juice for more tartness or more honey to sweeten this cocktail.

Adults Only

Small Town Stories

THE HISTORY OF

In the mid 1930's a lady by the name of Inez White worked at the Quality Café located on South 4th Street. When the opportunity to start working in a new and upcoming cafe, Ms. White made the career change and accepted the head waitress position at the Lincoln Café.

Lincoln Café opened at 305 West Chickasha Avenue, where we are waiting for "Taqueria Mí Hacienda" to open in present day. In the above photograph, you can see the inside of the restaurant. By 1947, Ms. White became the owner of the café until 1952 when records of the café and Ms. White no longer exist.

The café served breakfast, sandwiches, salads and had daily specials. Customers could order chicken in a basket with shoestring potatoes, hot roll and butter for $0.50. If that price doesn't impress, you could also order lobster tail and butter for $0.40.

An original Lincoln Café artifact can be found on display at the Grady County Museum - a glass pitcher (or creamer). It's machine pressed glass has the words "Post Cereals Measured Creamer" located on the bottom.

MEMORY LANE

Homer with the car after receiving the first radar ticket in town.

2023 FASHION TRENDS

Oversized Everything

Oversized graphic tees are here to stay! And to add to the mix - more oversized jeans. Be comfy and stylish.

Sheer Fabrics

Shirts with hints of sheer fabric or full sheer shirts as an under or over shirt add flair to your outfit and keep you breezy.

Cutouts

Whether it's a cutout in a dress, the back of a shirt or even a little cutout in the front you are sure to look edgy.

Breed

Shitzu mix

Color

Black salt and pepper

Best Trick

Playing dead

Favorite Treat

Anything that falls under the table

Lovable Quirk

I mean look at him, what’s not to love? 17 years and still going strong

Owner

Mario and Stephany

If you'd like to submit your pet for pet of the month, send a photo and info to oh18.livelocal@gmail.com.

Breed

Long haired

Color

Gray and white

Favorite Treat Chicken

Lovable Quirk

Loves to give kisses

Owner Jennifer Wright

If you'd like to submit your pet for pet of the month, send a photo and info to oh18.livelocal@gmail.com.

NONPROFIT of the MONTH

OKlahoma Home & Community Education

OHCE was founded in 1912 and is a statewide, county based organization who works alongside OSU Extension. The goal is to develop leadership and strengthen families in their respective community.

OHCE members meet with Extension Educators to identify problems specific to their community. Through research-based education, OSU assists in solving those problems. OHCE also educates the community on things such as food preservation, attracting hummingbirds, drug danger and cyber security.

If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, call Grady County Extension Office, ask for the Family and Consumer Sciences Educator 405-224-2216 or visit ohce.okstate.edu