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Eric Bradford and Bob Wright joined other Star Wars fans to watch a Star Wars movie marathon at Quail Springs, Theatre 12 in Oklahoma City. [PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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he days of busting out dusty VHS tapes to watch “Star Wars” are at an end. I don’t know about you, but that’s how I started my plunge into the world’s most popular sci-fi series. I felt a physical connection with the original “Star Wars” trilogy. Not only because I had to rewind the tape every time I watched it but also because it bombarded me. The Force is strong in my family. Yoda ornaments on the tree. A set of four Burger King glasses that my parents still have today. Countless plastic figurines lining my toy box. “Star Wars” was everywhere. I even caught “The Phantom Menace” a stunning 11 times in theater. Also, my nephews have whacked me with their toy lightsabers several thousand times. When I stop and think, it’s bewildering to realize how I’ve never gotten tired of “Star Wars.” I’m sure a lot of people are sick of hearing about the rebooted film, but my excitement hasn’t wavered. I was one of only two people in Oklahoma that saw “Star Wars” a couple of days before the rest of the country. I felt like I was going crazy because I had no one to discuss the movie with. I haven’t stopped think-
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ing about it since I saw it either. What is it about these characters that touch fans so deeply? Even after three questionable prequels, everyone was waiting to embrace “The Force Awakens” like a lost dog. Well, it doesn’t disappoint. You can flip over to my spoiler-free review if you haven’t seen it yet. You don’t need this issue to enjoy “Star Wars” but you’ll definitely get a glimpse at how the series impacts Oklahoma. We’ve got an Ewok living among us. Adam Kemp figured out a way to get out of work to watch all seven films. There’s a killer “Star Wars” toy collection you’ve never heard about. Oh, and somehow Bill Hader managed to voice the adorable BB-8. If you’re sick of “Star Wars” then I’ll make it up to you next year. If you love it then this is the issue you’ve been looking for. Either way, see you again in 2016. Oh, and don’t let me forget that we’re saying goodbye to Matt Carney’s excellent pop music column and KOSU radio segment. His end of the year musing on Courtney Barnett were his last words for the project. I’ll miss bugging him for his column every week. Thanks, Matt. LOOKATOKC.COM
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12 | The Force is Strong with ‘Star Wars’ Reboot “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has been called a lot of things by a lot of people. The box office hit was a winner in our book. Check out why.
18 | Guitars made with iconic Route 66 alley’s spare parts strike chord with collectors Who would have thought bowling lanes would make great guitars? Adam Kemp tracks down the owners of these recycled instruments.
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Artist brings unusual encaustic processes to Skirvin residency
Gayle Curry, shown in the Skirvin Hilton Hotel’s first-floor studio near the Broadway entrance to the building, is the hotel’s new artist-in-residence. She specializes in encaustic monotypes, like the one above. [PHOTOS BY JIM BECKEL, FOR LOOKATOKC ]
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ith a sure hand, Gayle Curry sends a vivid orange block of beeswax gliding across the silvery surface of her hot plate. The vividly hued strip left behind forms the ground layer of an abstract landscape that she swiftly embellishes. She sends emerald green, buttery yellow and sunset pink beeswax squares melting across the heated surface, then deftly drops a piece of rice paper over her creation. After a few quick swipes with a flat hand tool called a brayer, Curry, 52, peels back the paper and presents her complete encaustic monotype, an art form that often seems both new and oddly familiar to visitors. “People really love the process. It’s very organic. I think it kind of takes you back to your roots because basically it’s kind of like crayons. Everybody’s familiar with crayons. … The only difference is we’re melting crayons instead of coloring
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with the crayons,” Curry said. The Oklahoma City encaustic painter and printmaker is getting the chance to share the medium she loves with a wider audience as the new artist-in-residence at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. Through fall 2016, Curry will demonstrate her uncommon artistic style in the airy studio in the northwest corner of the landmark hotel’s first floor. “It’s a dream come true, it really is, because you get paid to be somewhere incredible. You get to do your art every day, and I get to meet the most interesting people. And I love that. I love talking to people and getting them to loosen up and to create art,” Curry said. “I love the connections that I’m able to make down here.” DOWNTOWN ART SPACE Formally known as the Skirvin Paseo Artist Creativity Exposition, or SPACE, the residency is a partnership between the historic downtown
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Gayle Curry works on an encaustic monotype in the Skirvin Hilton Hotel’s studio, which she creates using melted beeswax. [PHOTOS BY JIM BECKEL, FOR LOOKATOKC]
hotel and the Paseo Arts Association, which developed the artist criteria and manages the formal selection process. “We’re so excited to have Gayle in there because she has been involved with the Paseo Arts Association for many years. She’s the perfect candidate,” said Amanda Bleakley, Paseo Arts Association executive director. “The best thing about her art is that it’s encaustic, which is painting with wax, and she has a hot plate there … where she can have visitors to the Skirvin or people that are just in downtown Oklahoma City can come into her gallery space and create their own original piece of artwork.” Curry is the fourth artist to take part in the yearlong residency program, which along with studio space includes a monthly stipend, as well as complimentary meals and parking. Launched in 2012, SPACE is modeled after a program at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, which, like the Skirvin, is owned by Marcus Hotels and Resorts. “We’ve always recognized how important the arts community is to the hotel community because the
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arts are a big part of why people travel. And I think it’s a little more than: Art is culture, and culture drives business,” Skirvin General Manager Gerald Rappaport said. “There are all these added benefits to supporting the arts … and it provides an added value here. It gives our guests, especially leisure travelers and business travelers, a chance to get connected to the arts, to create, to participate, to do something that they normally wouldn’t get to do at a typical hotel.” LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITY The partnership between the more than 100-year-old hotel and one of the city’s historic arts districts has provided Curry the opportunity to quit her day job doing marketing and public relations for Dale Rogers Training Center and devote herself to her art full time. “It’s an amazing opportunity. I think it’s once-in-alifetime,” Curry said. “As an artist, you usually can’t have one pool of income. You have to have several … but now I can focus. This is an incredible opportunity, an incredible thing to
be able to do, because usually you’re scattered.” Although she has been creating art in the Paseo Arts District for more than a dozen years — she was a student of the late Kay Orr, a renowned Paseo teacher and artist — Curry has focused on encaustic paintings and monotypes for the last six years. She said she was looking for a medium that was less exacting than painting with oils or acrylics. “I just fell in love with the process. It’s very organic. It’s very freeing. I was very tight and very controlling in my art; this freed me up. You have no choice: You’re melting wax on something hot,” she said. “It’s 2,000 years old, so it’s an ancient art form. It’s been taking off in the art world probably since the 1990s … but it’s not just real well known. A lot of people just don’t know about it. They go, ‘What, you paint with beeswax? And you use a torch and there’s fire involved?’ Yeah. That’s the other part I love is the fire.” FIRE AND WAX Face fixed in concentration, Curry carefully brushes a small square of birch with the flame
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Encaustic monotypes by Gayle Curry. [PHOTOS BY JIM BECKEL, FOR LOOKATOKC ]
Gayle Curry uses a blowtorch to fuse layers of wax on an encaustic painting.
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from a little blowtorch, warming the wood to receive a new coat of melted wax. She brushes on clear coats, dribbles on dabs of pink and splashes on splotches of teal, letting the wax cool a bit before firing it with the torch between each layer. After all, encaustic is Greek for “to burn in.” “You fuse every layer of wax to the previous layer, otherwise it will chip off. So it has to be fused at every stage,” she explained. “I sometimes sling it everywhere and get it on everything.” Although the walls and shelves of her Skirvin studio are lined with her encaustic paintings, including a display of tiny works created as Christmas tree ornaments, Curry spends much of her time at the hot plate, where she teaches visitors how to make the melted-wax monotypes. It was her love for encaustic art that prompted her to try teaching, leading to her opening the Paseo School of Art. “After I learned it, there was hardly any-
body around that knew about encaustics, so I had lots of people ask about teaching it. So I decided, ‘OK, I’ll give it a whirl, I’ll teach a class.’ I actually fell in love with teaching. I did not realize that was something I would enjoy so much. I get as much out of it as the students do,” Curry said. Since moving into the Skirvin studio, the Cromwell native said she has helped visitors as young as 2 years old create their own encaustic monotypes. At the end of her residency, she plans to incorporate prints her guests leave behind into an installation next fall at Kasum Contemporary Fine Art. “I love to see people that have never done art or even created anything all the sudden go, ‘Oh, I can do this,’ ” she said. “That’s a really neat feeling to know we’re taking them out of their mindset that they’re not an artist or can’t be an artist: They can be an artist. It’s just a matter of trying something, doing it and continuing to do it.”
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Bill Hader helps provide the voice of adorable droid BB-8 in ‘Star Wars’
Bill Hader poses for a portrait at The Collective and Gibson Lounge Powered by CEG, during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. [PHOTO PROVIDED]
By Brandy McDonnell t’s already been a huge year at the movies for Tulsa native Bill Hader, who provided the voice of Fear in the Pixar smash “Inside Out” and played his first leading man role opposite Amy Schumer in the hit comedy “Trainwreck.” Now, the former “Saturday Night Live” star is showing up in the credits of the year’s most anticipated film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” According to HitFix, Hader is one of two comedic actors credited as a “BB-8 Vocal Consultant” on
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the sequel. The other is Ben Schwartz, perhaps best known for playing Jean-Ralphio on “Parks and Recreation.” For those who don’t know, BB-8 is the adorable and feisty round-bodied droid that has already rolled into the heart of my 5-year-old daughter in “The Force Awakens” trailers. Schwartz described the role on Facebook as “Quite possibly the hardest and coolest secret I’ve ever had to keep.” How does the “BB-8 Vocal Consultant” gig work? Hader told HitFix that he and “The Force Awakens”
director J.J. Abrams created the voice using “this sound effects app on his iPad that was attached to a talk box operated by me. It looked ridiculous but it made BB-8’s voice.” “At first I tried doing a voice, but we all agreed it sounded too human,” Hader added. Hader is known as a huge “Star Wars” fan and joked last year on “Conan” that he was planning on lobbying Abrams for a role on the strength of his original trilogy impressions, especially his dying Jabba the Hutt and dying tauntaun. You have to see it. I think this BB-8 gig is better.
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BB-8 in a scene from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” [PHOTO PROVIDED]
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PG-13 | 2:04 | B B B Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Virginia Madsen, Edgar Ramirez, Elisabeth Rohm and Isabella Rossellini (Brief strong language)
‘Joy’ is engrossing tribute to American Dream By Brandy McDonnell
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ho knew so much drama could be wrung out of a mop? With writer-director David O. Russell at the helm and his favorite leading lady Jennifer Lawrence in command — and make no mistake, his Oscar-winning muse is in charge in virtually every scene — “Joy” practically drips with both high drama and heady laughs. In Russell’s hands, the story of Miracle Mop inventor Joy Mangano is less your standard movie-of-the-week biopic and more an outrageously screwball Cinderella story. “Inspired by true stories of daring women,” Russell’s fictionalized account of Mangano’s rocky rise from struggling single mother to the queen of a home goods empire reaffirms his talent for capturing the heart-stomping hilarity of dysfunctional families. Like the protagonists of the his 2010 biopic “The Fighter” and 2012 romantic dramedy “Silver Linings Playbook,” Lawrence’s Joy must overcome her family’s foibles along with myriad other obstacles on the path to success. Although she has two young children, Joy actually is the responsible adult for her entire family, including her housebound, soap opera-obsessed
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mother, Terry (Virginia Madsen), her wannabe music star ex-husband Tony (Edgar Ramirez), who lives in her basement, and her curmudgeonly Casanova father, Rudy (Robert De Niro), who moves in when his latest wife kicks him out. Her resentful, passive-aggressive half-sister Peggy (Elisabeth Rohm) is a frequent visitor in Joy’s ramshackle home. The only supportive adult in Joy’s family is her Mimi (Diane Ladd, the story’s occasional narrator), who recalls how the aspiring inventor, her granddaughter, was as a girl, and despairs at the way family burdens and dead-end jobs have worn down Joy. When Rudy’s snootily rich new girlfriend Trudi (Isabella Rossellini) invites the family to take a ride on her sailboat, Joy naturally ends up cleaning up someone else’s mess. And she gets the idea for a new mop that can be wrung out without handling the wet and dirty mop head. After talking the tightfisted Trudi into investing in her Miracle Mop idea and setting up in her father’s auto body shop, Joy determinedly sets out to change cleaning as we know it, facing skeptical retailers, bad advice from her family and crooked factory workers along the way. She finds an ally in Neil (Bradley Cooper), a go-getting exec-
utive at the fledgling QVC network, who takes a chance on Joy’s Miracle Mop and then takes another one when she convinces him to let her go on television and sell it herself. Although the performances are uniformly excellent, Lawrence’s scenes with Cooper steal the show — and unfortunately highlight the sloppiness of “Joy” compared to the stars’ previous outings with Russell, “Silver Linings Playbook” (for which Lawrence won her Oscar) and the 2013 romp “American Hustle.” For a movie about a nifty mop, “Joy” gets awfully messy, with Russell often shifting tones, neglecting key characters (especially Madsen’s terrific turn as Terry) and introducing high concepts only to seemingly forget about them. The film starts off cleverly using a dramatic blackand-white soap opera starring Donna Mills and Susan Lucci to frame Joy’s quirky rags-to-riches story, but unfortunately, Russell later abandons the device. Still, “Joy” is a surprisingly engrossing tribute to the inventive minds who have created so many of the conveniences we take for a granted. Plus, it’s the rare movie to depict a working-class woman overcoming the odds to achieve the American Dream through her own ingenuity and determination. For that alone, “Joy” is worth celebrating. December 30, 2015 - January 12, 2016
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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
PG-13 | 2:16 | Starring: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. (Sci-fi action violence)
The Force is strong with ‘Star Wars’ reboot By Nathan Poppe
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he Force kept everybody awake in the theater except for three people who fell asleep behind me at the screening. The less-tired sci-fi fans were met with a fun, nostalgic movie experience. Welcome to the newest generation of “Star Wars.” I’d like to be your captain for the remainder of your spoiler-free flight, but a much more qualified nerd piloted “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Co-writer and director J.J. Abrams created a film that captures the heart of “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope”: destiny, heroism and pure good vs. pure evil. You can rest easy knowing that it’s as good as it needed to be to spark a renewed interest in the franchise. All that hype was onto something. For the uninitiated, and I know there are more than a few of you still out there, “Force Awakens” is Chapter 7 of a space adventure packed tightly with classic character archetypes, stunning visuals and grown men running around with laser swords. Fans should already know exactly what to expect. Especially if they’ve seen Abrams’ “Star Trek” reboot, which rivals “Force Awakens” in action and humor. The two rebooted sci-fi franchises now have more in common than ever. As far as the “Star Wars” universe is concerned, this is the best, breeziest film in the series since “Return of the Jedi.” It’s not even a contest.
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But not much has changed in the galaxy since “Return of the Jedi.” After 30 years, the same struggle between a sinister empire and a scrappy rebellion continues. I was asked nicely to keep the plot summary to a minimum, but there’s not a lot to spoil if you’ve seen “A New Hope.” Abrams and Co. borrowed so heavily from the original trilogy that you’ll have more than a few moments of deja vu. It’s hard to not call “Force Awakens” a remake of “Episode IV.” The filmmakers aren’t exactly painting by the numbers with storytelling, but they’re definitely coloring within the same lines of the film’s predecessors. My only hang-up is that for a film all about adventure, its storytelling plays things too safe. This is a polished, $200 million reminder of how special the original trilogy is, and it’s not interested in taking many risks. This is the same “Star Wars” story but told by a different team. Yes, this is your father’s “Star Wars.” And it’s a crowd-pleaser with classic characters returning in a manner that’s about as subtle as Cosmo Kramer busting into Jerry Seinfeld’s apartment. The gang’s all here, even though it takes some longer than others to reappear. As far as the new kids on the block, every actor holds their own. Rey (Daisy Ridley) is an independent woman who doesn’t need no Jedi. Finn (John Boyega) is our Stormtrooper janitor turned reluctant hero, and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac, criminally underused here) is the hotshot pilot
with enough smarmy lines to give Han Solo (Harrison Ford) a run for his Galactic Credit Standard. On the dark side of things, Darth Vader fanboy Kylo Ren (Adam Driver, trying really hard) has more daddy issues than lightsaber blades. The only miscast player is Gen. Hux (Domhnall Gleeson), who’s too tepid and uncomfortable in the role. He should have switched roles with Isaac, who channeled the dark side against Gleeson with ease in another sci-fi flick this year, “Ex Machina.” Bonus points if you can point out Andy Serkis (Gollum from “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy) without any help. “Force Awakens” saves its hefty, emotional punch for its final act, which aims to be just as heartbreaking and surprising as anything in the prior trilogies. Abrams pours on the sentiment, and you’d have to be wearing a Stormtrooper helmet in the theater not to see how well it works. You’ll definitely need one to hide your tears. Abrams is a master of control. His imprint is all over this film. He even helped write the new Cantina music that pops up in the soundtrack for a few brief scenes. His attention to detail in “Force Awakens” feels like a love letter to the first “Star Wars” trilogy. Also, he manages to have some fun with it. It’s surprisingly funny. That’s a perk that escaped the prequel trilogy’s dry tone. “Force Awakens” is a heartfelt tribute, and the film can look at “A New Hope” and call it family.
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Ewok to remember: ‘Return of the Jedi’ actress talks extraordinary life By Nathan Poppe
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long, long time ago on a dance floor far, far away, Kendra Wall started cutting a rug with Dave Eman. She didn’t know he was a casting director. Now, Wall was a conservative soul. The Oklahoma City resident was careful with how she presented herself and didn’t have a strong interest in the movie project Wall told her about. But eventually, Wall’s conversation with Eman would land her roles in the 1981 screwball comedy “Under the Rainbow” and eventually “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” “One dance can change your life,” Wall said. Years before Wall became a store support manager at an Oklahoma City Nordstrom Rack where she now works, and started visiting elementary schools to give motivational speeches, she’d don an Ewok costume and pelt Stormtroopers with foam boulders. Stop and picture the overgrown forest of Endor. Dense woodlands, tall mountains and savannas fill the fictional moon. It’s hard to imagine Endor without also remembering Wall’s character. At 4 feet 4 inches, she’s still tall for a little person. Yet, she was a fit for the Ewok crew. “Return of the Jedi” would be the pinnacle of her acting career, but it afforded her some rare opportunities during her month of filming on the sci-fi sequel. On day one of filming in northern California, she not only was offered Mark Hamill’s seat at lunch but also costumed up in front of director George Lucas for a wardrobe test. But not everything went so smoothly. As you can imagine, it’s difficult to hear and see out of an Ewok costume. The costume was hot, too, and fit like a tight, furry glove. Wall had to send in strange, specific measurements before getting on set. She had no idea what sort of character she was in for. The “Star Wars” set was full of surprises. Especially when Wall caught on fire. During an attack scene, the Ewoks narrowly avoided explosions caused by squibs. Wall got a little too close to one, and her costume caught fire. A fire extinguisher blast later, and she was back to normal. ‘CAN YOU SPELL LITTLE?’ Wall spent much of her adolescence in Oklahoma. She went to Hefner Middle School and Putnam City High School, and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a teaching degree in special education. “I really liked teaching,” Wall said. “A lot of the parents would say to me, ‘Just by you being you, you teach my child so much, because other people might see on the outside that
Kendra Wall is an Oklahoma City resident who was an Ewok in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” [PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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you might have something that would hold you back.’ “I’m not anything extraordinary just because I do those things. That’s one thing about labeling, staring and shunning. That limits your freedom to be who you are. By others doing that to people with any kind of differences, whether they have glasses, braces, they’re too tall in the class or too short, it’s taking away their freedom by not letting them be who they are.” Wall said she’s used to being looked at as different. During her interview with The Oklahoman, a young woman approached the table. In a soft voice, she said hello and noticed that Wall’s feet hovered slightly above the floor. Wall kindly chatted with her before returning to the interview. Wall gets stares and prying questions all the time. But she learned from a young age that she was a person, just like any other kid at school. Her grandfather instilled that mindset. Wall remembered skipping around his basement and spelling words with him. “Can you spell little?” he asked. “L-I-T-T-L-E,” she answered. “I’m little. I just thought that was the coolest thing. ... I think what my grandfather was teaching me is that I was special. That we’re all special.” EXTRAORDINARY LIFE She’s OK with being little. It even got her on a touring dance production that landed in Madison Square Garden. Wall also performs in smaller venues, like elementary schools. In The Oklahoman’s archives, there’s a photo of her speaking with her niece’s second-grade class. Wall calls it her “Take 5” discussion. Armed with the fun-size candy bars of the same name, she urges children to take five minutes to think and be thoughtful to people with differences. Wall also hits on topics such as the feeling of getting left out and the steps kids can take to include people. It’s the sort of messages that Mr. Rogers would promote. Getting attention for little people has been at the core of Wall’s adult life. She’s gone so far as to organize a fashion show and brunch at the Nordstrom she used to work at in Dallas. She coordinated it with a Little People of America convention and gave little people the opportunity to shop and get clothes altered before the store opened for regular hours. Wall doesn’t use being little as a crutch or an excuse for anything. She’s led a full life and happily returned to Oklahoma City about a year ago. “It’s really enriched my life,” she said. “I’ve met so many people because of it. People have touched my life, and I’ve touched theirs. It’s made my life extraordinary.”
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Top, Kendra Wall is pictured behind Han Solo in this still from “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” Bottom, Kendra Wall shows a scrapbook filled with photos and oter items related to the production of the hit film to Mrs. Snyder’s 2nd grade class at Villa Teresa School. [PHOTOS PROVIDED AND BY JIM BECKEL, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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‘Star Wars’ shop opens in galaxy nearby
Owner Seth Hastings talks about some of the “Star Wars” collectibles he has at Plastic Galaxy, 2229 NW 138, Suite G, in Oklahoma City. [PHOTOS BY NATE BILLINGS, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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An original and complete Millennium Falcon.
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fter years in a family-owned construction business and several more installing home video equipment, Seth Hastings was looking to branch out on his own. For inspiration, all he needed was to listen to echoes of his past. “The Force, it’s calling to you. Just let it in.” Those words from the trailer to the new movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” might just as well describe Hastings’ life as owner of Plastic Galaxy in northwest Oklahoma City. Step inside the small shop at 2229 NW 138 and it’s a “Star Wars” geek’s heaven. Plastic Galaxy sells “Star Wars” memorabilia, new and old. A life-size Darth Vader cardboard mural dominates one wall while a flat-screen monitor plays all six “Star Wars” films on a loop. Vintage action figures line the walls, some behind Plexiglas. Included is a Luke
Skywalker manufactured by Kenner that is worth more than $700 because of its double telescoping light saber. A nearly flawless Kenner Millennium Falcon, complete with its original box, sells for $350. For Hastings, 37, the surroundings are familiar. These are the trappings of his childhood. “Somebody asked me recently if I saw the original movies today, would I feel the same way about them,” he said. “I probably wouldn’t have. When you’re a kid, things are different. That’s why I loved the toys so much. You could go outside when it snowed and pretend you were on Hoth,’’ he said of the ice planet depicted in “The Empire Strikes Back.” “You could create your own scenes with your imagination,” he said. The name, Plastic Galaxy, is a homage to a 2014 documentary by the same name about the rise and fall of the Kenner “Star Wars” toy line that sold 250 million figures during its original eight-year run.
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“Star Wars” figures are on display at Plastic Galaxy in Oklahoma City. [PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, FOR LOOKATOKC]
“Star Wars” merchandise could be poised for a similar run with the new films. Toy Industry Association trend analyst Adrienne Appell said toy sales are forecast to be up by about 6 percent this Christmas season after remaining flat in recent years. The U.S. toy industry is worth about $22 billion annually. “We think a lot of that increase has a lot to do with the excitement for the new ‘Star Wars’ film and the demand for toys associated with it,” Appell said. “‘Star Wars’ toys were the first of their kind in many ways and they were the first to be able to sustain their popularity. We could be entering another period where the toys become extremely popular again. There are already indicators that is happening.” Hastings picked a good time to get into a “Star Wars”-themed business. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opened recently. Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4 billion and has promised new movies from the franchise every year for the foreseeable future.
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“I have a pretty good knowledge specifically with the vintage toy line,” Hastings said. “I felt like it fit real well. And with the movies coming out I thought the timing was right.” Hastings likes the mom-and-pop aspect of the store. Plastic Galaxy has been open about three weeks. On a weekday afternoon, a steady stream of customers come in. His customers aren’t just Gen Xers looking for the relics of their childhood. “We have a really good variety of people,” he said. “We have younger people who are just getting started in collecting and we have others who want stuff they had when they were a kid. We have customers who never stopped collecting.” Steven Scoggins, 33, stopped by Monday afternoon. He had been driving by and saw the sign in the iconic “Star Wars” font. “The toys were a big part of my childhood,” he said. “It’s pretty cool to see that stuff again. I really enjoy looking at the old boxes that some of the toys came in. They have a really cool
look to them that reminds me a lot of when I was a kid.” Plastic Galaxy also offers new merchandise, including a line of 6-inch action figures Hastings says are selling well. Hanging from the ceiling is a large TIE fighter spaceship from the new movie that’s for sale, along with dozens of other items from the new film. Hastings is planning giveaways for opening weekend and is hoping to see plenty of “Star Wars” fans visit his store. But he’s keeping his expectations for “The Force Awakens” in check. He’s optimistic. But like most fans who grew up on the originals, the memory of Jar Jar Binks and out-of-control CGI special effects so prevalent in the prequels is fresh on his mind. “I’m keeping an even keel,” he said. “I don’t want it to be a letdown. I’m trying to avoid spoilers. I don’t want anyone telling me about it. I just want to see what happens. It’s a fresh slate.”
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Guitars made with iconic Route 66 alley’s spare parts strike chord with collectors
Bobby Clark looks over the pickups in one of his 66 Bowl guitars he made from the wood of the old 66 Bowl after it closed in 2010. [PHOTO BY ADAM KEMP, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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easoned by cigarette smoke, Buddy Holly on the jukebox and decades of wear and tear from bowling balls, the salvaged scraps of a once-popular bowling alley are being converted into instant collector’s items. Fifty years after 66 Bowl opened and five years after it closed, the pine and maple wood that made up the lanes of the alley is finding new life as high-quality, handcrafted electric guitars. “We just couldn’t stand to see it get destroyed,” said Cameron Eagle, a local artist who acquired the wood and is helping transform it into instruments. “I just knew we could figure out something to do with it.” When the bowling alley closed in 2010, people gathered in the parking lot to say goodbye to the Oklahoma landmark. They huddled for pictures in front of the historic sign of a giant bowling pin and ball encased in lights. Eagle was a regular during the bowling alley’s heyday. He still remembers a packed parking
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lot right off of Route 66 filled with teenagers, muscle cars and hot rods revving their engines, while pretty girls and loud music spilled out from the inside. Add in the dozens of weekend rock concerts, high school dance-offs, thousands of strikes bowled and even more gutter balls and you get a sense of the sonic history of a place that was created for good, old fashioned family fun. “It was the place to be,” Eagle said. “We hung out there, bowled there. ... We basically grew up there.” Eagle even took his kids to the bowling alley for their birthdays years later. When 66 Bowl decided to close in 2010, the owners also announced they would be auctioning off parts of the business, including the giant sign out front. Collectors from all over were talking about heading to Oklahoma City. Some speculated the sign might sell for as much as $1 million. Scheduled for the last week of November, the auction had to be moved to another weekend that happened to coincide with that year’s Oklahoma vs. Texas football game.
“Nobody showed up,” Eagle said of the auction. “The local media was there, and me and my friend were there. We ended up buying the sign for a couple thousand dollars.” Eagle learned another bidder bought the lanes. But the buyer, who owned a chain of bowling alleys across the country, was only interested in the laminate that had been installed in the 1990s on top of the lanes. The actual pine and maple below were left behind. The new owner, in the process of renovating, planned to junk the wood. “I just made a deal with him,” Eagle said. “If I can remove the lanes, I can keep them.” For the next four months, Eagle and a construction crew pain stakingly removed all 24 lanes from the 66 Bowl. At 60 feet per lane, Eagle said a 15-foot section weighed about 500 pounds. PIECE OF CHILDHOOD While Eagle pondered what he wanted to do with the wood, his lifelong friend, Bobby Clark, said when Eagle texted him a picture of all the
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After a winning bidder bought the lanes of 66 Bowl in 2010 and wanted only the laminate on top, Cameron Eagle made a deal with the building’s new owner to keep the wood. Eagle and his friend are turning the wood into electric guitars. [PHOTOS BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, FOR LOOKATOKC]
This sign was part of the 66 Bowl memorabilia that went on the auction block in 2010.
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lanes removed from the bowling alley, he only saw one thing. “I just saw stacks and stacks of Fenders,” Clark said, referring to a well-known guitar brand. “I just said to Cam, ‘What would think about doing some electric guitars?’ ” Clark and Eagle went to high school and played in a bluegrass band together before going their own ways after graduation. Clark moved to Nashville, playing in bands, touring the country and becoming the two-time world mandolin world champion. About five years ago, Clark decided to start making his own guitars. It wasn’t a difficult process to pick up. He’d mixed and matched parts of guitars for years. He also applied an old bluegrass trick he’d learned during his years on the road. Veteran musicians told stories about leaning their new instrument up against a speaker to blast it with music and “break it in” with vibrations. Clark tried it with his guitars, hitting them with more than 100 hours of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. He said the sound felt alive. “You pick up a new guitar, and it sounds dead,” he said. “These guitars sound like they’ve been played in 75 concerts already. They were broken in. Good mojo in them.” And that’s how the name of his guitar company came to be: Dr. Mojo Guitars.
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Once Clark got his hands on the wood from 66 Bowl, he realized the material already had that special something, and no additional treatment was needed. “They had 51 years of good vibes pumped into them,” Clark said. “Millions of bowling balls hitting the wood, the sound of rock ’n’ roll from the jukebox and kids laughing, they already had the mojo in them.” So far, the two have made 10 guitars. Two are prototypes, and the other eight were for sale. They also enlisted the help of Oklahoma native and County Music Hall-Of-Famer Vince Gill. Clark and Eagle went to high school with Gill, and they played music together. Gill was one of the first to try out the guitar. Clark sat and watched. “He loved it,” Clark said. “He’s one to shoot you straight, too, and he really loved it.” Clark said Gill wasn’t only attracted to the beautiful sound of the guitar but the history it carries with it. “He couldn’t believe it was that same bowling alley we spent so many nights at as teenagers,” Clark said. “When you get older, you tend to carry those memories with you. You think back on them more, and to have a piece of your childhood like that ... it’s special.” While Clark handles the actual building and “mojoing” of the guitars, Eagle takes care of the wood preparation. Eagle delaminates the wood, cuts it to size, glues it all back together and planes it down to its final width. ‘A REAL GUITAR’ Of the eight guitars the duo have made to sell, six already have found homes. Most have gone to avid players, but one of the first went to a major Route 66 collector. They plan on making only 20. Each sells for about $4,000. Earlier this month, Eagle and Clark took three of the guitars to the studio of Don Juntunen, a local musician and composer. Juntunen had jumped at the chance to buy a guitar when he first heard about it. Juntunen’s parents had bowled in leagues at 66 Bowl, and he had spent a lot of time there growing up. For him, the guitar was more of a nostalgia piece. With four of the guitars lined up in his studio, Juntunen took turns playing each and discussing the differences with Clark and Eagle. “This one just sings,” Juntunen said as he plucked the strings of one of the instruments. “It’s so bright.” Before playing, Juntunen had wondered whether the guitars were just going to be just showpieces. He found otherwise. “It’s got the history, and having spent so much time and growing up in that bowling alley, I wanted it just for that,” he said. “But then I fired it up. ... That’s not a gimmick; that’s a real guitar.”
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Reporter Adam Kemp joins other fans to watch a “Star Wars” movie marathon at AMC Quail Springs. [PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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n the wee hours of Thursday morning, I was among hundreds gathered at AMC Quail Springs for the start of a marathon screening of all six previous movies as a lead up to Thursday night’s premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” I arrived about two hours before the 1 a.m. showing of the marathon’s first film, “The Phantom Menace.” I reasoned that would be early enough to get a good seat, but not so early as to risk falling asleep before a starship ever hit hyperspace. I also wanted to avoid getting stuck in the front row. The last thing I wanted was to endure almost 18 hours craning my neck to see every R2-D2 beep and boop. I snagged an aisle seat about five rows up, right next to an electrical outlet that, as the night wore on, became a high-demand resource as more and more people needed some cellphone juice. Brodie Rawlens, 36, was one of the few costumed fans in the audience, dressed as Kylo Ren, a character in the new movie. Rawlens wore an all-black armored onesie and cape and wielded a light saber. Rawlens said he’s been looking forward to the latest installment for more than a year. “I’ve literally avoided the Internet and TV for the last week,” he said. “I just don’t want to spoil anything for myself.” Rawlens managed to smuggle not one, but two toy light sabers into the theater. I’d read in the lead up to the premiere that AMC theaters would be banning masks and the famous Jedi weapons. But dressed in the costume of a bad guy, Rawlens clearly was taking the role to its extreme.
Above, ‘Star Wars The Force Awakens’ movie poster. Opposite page, Kelsey Rice takes a nap during a break in a Star Wars movie marathon at Quail Springs Mall. [PHOTO PROVIDED AND BY STEVE GOOCH, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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“This is just something that’s so ingrained in my life. ‘Star Wars’ is a world I can escape to. Let’s see what this new one has in store for us.” — Melody Jones
ar Wars fans watch a Star Wars movie marathon at Quail Springs Theatre 12 in Oklahoma City. [PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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From left, General Lei Organa (Carrie Fisher) embraces Han Solo (Harrison Ford) in a scene from ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’ [PHOTO PROVIDED AND BY STEVE GOOCH, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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The crowd around me proved to be an experienced bunch of movie marathoners. Matt Kerntke, 35, said he’s been to multiple marathon screenings before and said there was no way he’d pass up the opportunity to watch all the “Star Wars” movies in one sitting. “17 hours?” Kerntke said. “That’s nothing really for ‘Star Wars.’ I’ve been looking forward to this for years.” A couple of women sitting behind me discussed viewing all eight “Harry Potter” films, 28 hours of Marvel Comic movies and six, three-hour “Lord Of The Rings/ The Hobbit” marathons. That’s nearly three days in a movie theater. My inexperience showed early. I didn’t even bring a neck pillow. THE SAGA BEGINS “The Phantom Menace” began with no fanfare. No introduction by the theater staff, no pre-show trivia ... nothing. The lights dimmed and the movie began. As quickly as the theater darkened, the snoring around me began. The first three movies aren’t well loved by many ‘Star Wars’ aficionados, (that’s putting it nicely) but I found the early lack of audience enthusiasm disturbing. Even the opening title sequence barely registered applause. Young Anakin Skywalker proved not to be as annoying as I remember while Jar Jar Binks was every bit as annoying as I remember.
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The first movie ended about 3:10 a.m., followed by a rush to the bathrooms and snack bar, where hot dogs and pizzas proved popular. “Attack of the Clones” began at 3:30 a.m. The dark side of many eyelids achieved victory in what is probably the slowest-paced and least-liked of all the “Star Wars” movies. Keith, my seat neighbor, reminded me that this was a journey that would get better as we went on. But right then, it seemed like we were stuck inside the giant trash compactor from “A New Hope,” slowly being crushed by lack of sleep and terrible snack bar food. Rawlens, the solo costumed fan, ended up changing out of his villain attire, swapping his cape for a sweatshirt, jeans and a baseball cap. After a quick run to the snack bar to grab a ginger ale, I returned to my seat about 6:15 a.m. for the start of “Revenge of the Sith.” Immediately, I felt my eyes begin to droop and, after what felt like one blink, I woke to find we were about halfway through the movie. The audience reserved its biggest cheer for the final credits, a signal of anticipation. Up next? The original trilogy. BACK TO THE START But first, a break until 10:15 a.m. gave people a chance to grab breakfast. AMC provided boxes upon boxes of doughnuts and vats of strong, black coffee. It was just the movie fuel I needed.
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Back in the theater, the dynamic felt different. Fueled by sugar-coated pastries and the jet-fuel coffee, people were starting to get excited. A guy dressed as Yoda in a green jumpsuit appeared behind me and began tapping his feet in rhythm to the Imperial March as if he was marching with the Empire. The title sequence popped up and the crowd went bonkers. Every character introduction, iconic line and space explosion drew raucous cheers. Even Chella Lebold, 30, who admitted that she was dragged to the marathon by her “Star Wars”-crazy boyfriend, Jordan, said she was really enjoying the experience more with each movie. “I’m not the biggest ‘Star Wars’ fan,” she laughed. “This isn’t how I pictured my day off, but it’s really a fun experience.” Outside, lines began to form about noon for tickets to the 7 p.m. premiere. On any other day, I’d consider this hardcore fan behavior. But I was going on hour 13. To me, these recent arrivals were nothing but newbies. As “Return Of The Jedi” began at 3:15 p.m., the audience rocked back and forth in their seats with excitement. This was the last movie before the long-awaited premiere. Melody Jones, 45, said she thought she might cry. “This is just something that’s so ingrained in my life,” she said. “ ‘Star Wars’ is a world I can escape to. Let’s see what this new one has in store for us.”
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Milk bottle empty again, but not for long
The boutique Prairie Gothic has closed its doors at the historic milk bottle grocery building near NW 24 and N Classen. [LOOKATOKC ARCHIVES]
By Brianna Bailey
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fter less than a year, the boutique Prairie Gothic has closed its doors at Oklahoma City’s historic milk bottle grocery building. Building owner Elise Kilpatrick confirmed the Prairie Gothic moved out in early December after opening the shop in May. The roughly 300-square-foot triangular building won’t be vacant for long, however. It was only empty for about a week before Kilpatrick was able to find a new tenant. This time, the historic grocery store building will be used as office space for a local landscape architect. Prairie Gothic owners Christie and Shirley Clifford did not respond to requests for comment. The original Prairie Gothic shop in Guthrie also has closed its doors and a phone number for the store has
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been disconnected. The Cliffords said in a Dec. 4 post on Prairie Gothic’s Facebook page that the business was shifting its focus to offering graphic design services. “We can safely say that 2015 has been one of the wildest and most amazing years for us at Prairie Gothic, we’ve had some of the highest highs and the lowest lows and have worked harder and learned more than we ever have,” the Cliffords said in the Facebook post. “Our new website is under construction. It will reflect the changes and where we are heading.” Kilpatrick, who inherited the milk bottle building from her father, renovated it with the help of historic preservation tax credits. The renovations included installing new windows, doors and fixtures in the tiny building as well as newly installed toilet from 1930 and a vintage
Boraxo powdered soap dispenser. The building is situated on the old Route 66 alignment. Oklahoma City landscape architect Brent Wall will move his business LAUD Studio into the milk bottle building in January. LAUD Studio is a landscape architecture and urban design start-up company. The small size of milk bottle building, as well as its history and location attracted Wall to the property, he said. “If it didn’t have the milk bottle on top, I don’t know if it would be as beloved, but having that there is interesting and people from around the world traveling Route 66 stop and take pictures,” Wall said. “The building is right there in the middle of this vibrant urban fabric, and that is what our business tries to do is to create spaces like that,” he said.
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Couple plans new projects after decade of risks and growth
Jeff and Aimee Struble. [PHOTO BY PAUL HELLSTERN, FOR LOOKATOKC]
By Steve Lackmeyer
S A two-story office and retail building is designed to blend in with the surrounding Plaza District and is set to be built next year at 1804 NW 16 by Jeff and Aimee Struble. [IMAGE PROVIDED]
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itting in their newly rechristened 180 Development offices, Jeff and Aimee Struble remain modest when discussing their emergence as leaders in the renaissance of the NW 16 Plaza District. They started out building in-fill homes and renovating old houses in surrounding historic neighborhoods when they shifted a decade ago into what was seen as a risky proposition at best. Now their properties are fully leased with a mix of housing, retail stores and restaurants that frequently boast long waiting lines. Looking forward, they are set to start off 2016 with
construction of a two-story office and retail building and renovation of an old apartment building into a restaurant and office space. Other ambitious in-fill projects include a two-story, 17-unit apartment building with 3,000-square-feet of retail at NW 16 and McKinley and an eight-unit apartment building at NW 15 and McKinley, both being built next year by developer Ben Sellers. The northwest corner of NW 16 and Classen Boulevard, the gateway to the Plaza District, is set to be redeveloped into a mix of housing and retail. In retrospect, the Strubles’ jump into the Plaza District is an inner-city success story. But they admit they skirted financial disaster before their dream of a revitalized
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district came true. “We had prostitutes out here we had to call police on; we had drug dealers,” Jeff Struble said. “We couldn’t get anyone interested in our space.” PLAZA DEBUT The Strubles began their journey into the Plaza District with housing construction in nearby neighborhoods, and it was when they were attempting to buy a nearby property that they were talked into buying a dilapidated one-story commercial building at 1712 NW 16 (now home to “No Regrets”). “I wasn’t so sure of it,” Jeff Struble said. “The owner pushed me a couple more times. I talked to Aimee. The price was right, $35,000 for a 5,000-square-foot building. But the back didn’t have a roof or a second floor in it.” Aimee Struble saw a building in such disrepair that she declined to get out of the car at an inspection. “I went ahead and took the plunge,” Jeff Struble said. The next temptation occurred at the district’s second annual Urban Pioneer luncheon where the Strubles were approached by Susan Hogan, one of the earliest advocates of reviving what was one of the city’s most blighted commercial corridors. “Susan started talking to me about the district, how we should buy more property,” Jeff Struble said. “She had me go to the Urban Pioneer luncheon, and Lou Kerr was announcing they (Lyric Theater) had purchased the old Plaza Theater and talked about what they were doing. So we thought, ah-ha, let’s go ahead and buy more buildings and go from there.” They first bought 1704 through 1712 NW 16. Struble, who owned a construction company, learned how to swap painted bricks and rebuild the facade with the unpainted surface to recreate the buildings’ historic appearances. For the first couple of years, the storefronts stood empty. The Strubles invited pop-up shop retailers to bring activity to the stretch. “We were doing all we could to bring life to the area,” Jeff Struble said. “We would stage the storefronts, we would have people from the neighborhood dress up to do Christmas carols.” They committed to the area partially out of necessity; historic homes they renovated were not selling very quickly (those same homes are now flipping at a rapid pace for twice what they were sold for by the Strubles).
The Barn, a new co-working creative space and event center in the Plaza District. The structure was originally a house built in 1907. [PHOTOS BY DOUG HOKE, FOR LOOKATOKC]
TAKING THE PLUNGE They took an even deeper plunge when they bought two apartment buildings at NW 16 and Blackwelder. The nation was still reeling from the 2009 Great Recession. The Strubles wanted a restaurant to anchor the property, but restaurants were still leery of opening in an area with no track record and scarce parking. First-time restaurant operators Cody Rowan,
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P‘ LA AR ZT AI C DL IES TH RE IACDTL I N E ’ Western Concepts, knew each other from their days working restaurants along Western Avenue. They teamed up in January to test a ramen restaurant and bar concept by hosting “Project Slurp,” a rotating pop-up restaurant where they tried different restaurants and drinks with invited guests. They then did a deal to open Goro Ramen + Izakaya, which will anchor the second former apartment building at NW 16 and Blackwelder. The restaurant is set to open by next summer. The empty lots that were scattered throughout the Plaza District and the adjoining Classen-10Penn neighborhood, meanwhile, are beginning to fill up. The Strubles, seeing the ongoing demand, are set to start construction next month on a two-story building at 1804 NW 16. The Strubles acknowledge the Plaza District is going through growing pains, especially with a scarcity of parking. They are talking to the city about adding 40 angled parking spaces along Blackwelder south of NW 16. They also are preparing to add a 40-spot surface parking lot across from their latest completed project, The Barn. The Barn is a 1907 home that was dilapidated and empty for years. A restaurant group once looked at the building and their architect suggested it be torn down. It was then the Strubles decided to keep it and renovate it into offices for their growing enterprise of construction, development and real estate. The downstairs doubles as an event space and an art gallery for the University of Central Oklahoma.
Crowds are a common sight at The Mule at 1620 N Blackwelder. [PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE PLAZA DISTRICT ASSOCIATION]
John Harris and Joey Morris took on the challenge and did a deal to open a gourmet grilled cheese pub. It was an audacious idea. The Mule opened in 2012 and has enjoyed long lines ever since. The Strubles held off on the adjoining apartment building — a delay they credit with giving them an easier task of recruiting a second restaurant. SETTING THE PLATE It was during those earlier days, when the Plaza District’s promoters were happy just to see food
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trucks on the strip, that Jeff Struble first met Jeff Chanchaleune. Chanchaleune was operating a Japanese ramen mobile eatery. Struble unsuccessfully pitched Chanchaleune on opening a restaurant in the Plaza District. “I wasn’t ready,” Chanchaleune said. “But it was interesting to see how the area had grown.” Chanchaleune needed a partner. Rachel Cope opened Empire Slice House at 1734 NW 16 as The Mule proved the area could support a variety of locally owned restaurants. Cope, a veteran of the Deep Fork Group, and Chanchaleune, a veteran of
DOING THE WORK Along the way, the Strubles learned a lesson from Susan Hogan, using the Pioneer Awards to recruit another true believer to their cause — Steve Mason. It was at the 2010 awards that Mason was honored for his work near NW 9 and Broadway along Automobile Alley. He saw the vision and bought a handful of properties that are now home to Empire Slice House, Urban Wineworks, District House coffee shop, art galleries and shops. “Ten years ago, there were a lot of volunteers and shopkeepers trying to improve the district,” Mason said. “But to truly improve it required investment and capital. Both Lyric Theater and the Strubles had the vision before the outcomes were obvious. The Strubles took a risk when this area was still tough and still had a lot of problems.” Mason said the work he has done with partner Aimee Ahpeatone was inspired by the Strubles. “Jeff gets his hands dirty, he rolls up his sleeves,” Mason said. “It doesn’t worry Jeff Struble to trim trees and keep the street clean. He and Aimee work and they do it. They don’t just hire someone to get it done. They are more than investors — they live in the neighborhood. They were more motivated to improve it because they lived here.”
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Oklahoma City is a growing source of technology talent, report finds
Paycom campus a 7501 W Memorial Rd. in Oklahoma City. [PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, FOR LOOKATOKC]
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klahoma City is seeing growth in tech talent, and is an attractive place for technology companies to hire, according to a report by the global real estate firm CBRE. Oklahoma City grew its pool of tech talent by 39 percent between 2010 and 2013, according to the CBRE report Scoring Tech Talent. Colin Yasukochi, director of research and analysis for CBRE and author of the report, said that while technology remains a relatively small part of Oklahoma City’s economy, it has many tech-friendly features that make it a good place for companies to look to hire workers. “You have a substantial aerospace industry and a small but budding tech-startup community as
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well,” Yasukochi said. “I think all of those things, as well as adding the low costs of operations, are attractive features for companies employing tech workers.” Oklahoma City’s largest tech company, Paycom Software Inc., also has been a driving force behind the growth of tech talent in Oklahoma City. Paycom has been adding hundreds of employees to its Oklahoma City campus off Memorial Road every year since breaking ground on its first building there in 2010. The company expects to hire 1,090 people over the next five years and already had 1,021 employees by the end of 2014. Paycom Chief Operating Officer Stacey Pezold said the company has ramped up hiring even more over the past year after it saw its revenue grow by 38 percent. “Really since inception we’ve been growing
extremely rapidly,” Pezold said. Construction is underway on a third 80,000-square-foot building at Paycom’s campus. FINDING TALENT The company does not have trouble finding tech talent in Oklahoma, Pezold said. “We find that Oklahoma is an absolutely great place for tech companies,” she said. “We have great, great partnerships of UCO, OSU, and the University of Oklahoma and we find they are great training grounds for tech talent.” Paycom also has its own in-house training program for tech workers to keep its employees up to speed on different types of programs and code writing, Pezold said. “We’re looking for incredible people who really want to contribute to the company,” she said.
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MUSIC DECEMBER 31 HOSTY DUO, The Deli. (Norman)
KACEY MUSGRAVES, Diamond Ballroom. JANUARY 23
AMERICAN AQUARIUM, Wormy Dog TANK FEATURING GINUWINE, Riverwind
Saloon.
Casino. (Norman) BRICKTOWN NYE 2016 FEATURING SUPER DIAMOND, Chevy Bricktown Events
JANUARY 29
Center. SHOOTER JENNINGS, Diamond Ballroom. JANUARY 1 EUROPE, Firelake Grand Travel Plaza. HANGOVER BALL FEATURING CODY CANADA, Evan Felker, Mike McClure,
(Shawnee) FEBRUARY 4
Cain’s Ballroom. (Tulsa) JANUARY 3
YO LA TENGO, ACM@UCO Performance Lab. FEBRUARY 5
PAPERSCISSOR, 89th Street Collective. JANUARY 8
JASON ALDEAN, Chesapeake Energy
Arena. SAMANTHA CRAIN, WILL JOHNSON,
Blue Door.
FEBRUARY 6 JANUARY 9
JERRY SEINFELD, WinStar World Casino.
(Thackerville) THE YAWPERS, Mercury Lounge. (Tulsa) FEBRUARY 9 RED EARTH MASTER OF FINE ARTS VISITING WRITERS’ READING, The Par-
SAINTSENECA, Opolis. (Norman)
amount. FEBRUARY 10 JANUARY 16 MARTIN SEXTON, ACM@UCO PerforTOOL, Primus, BOK Center. (Tulsa)
FEBRUARY 11 BYRON BERLINE BAND, Old Church Cen-
ter. (Perkins) JANUARY 22 JEFF FOXWORTHY AND LARRY THE CABLE GUY, Civic Center Music Hall.
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I hate goodbyes. Especially for a band that sounded as good live as Paperscissor. The band called Yukon home but mostly made a splash throughout much of the metro with high-energy pop music with a rocking edge. Frontman Evan Crowley was (and still is) a natural frontman with
a swagger you can point out from half a block away. Help the band go out with a bang. You won’t regret it. The Notionaries and Neon Noah are on opening duties for the all-ages show. — Nathan Poppe, LOOKatOKC editor
mance Lab.
JANUARY 19 SURFER BLOOD, 89th Street Collective.
JANUARY 3 • 8 P.M.
FEBRUARY 13 BOYZ II MEN, Riverwind Casino. (Nor-
man)
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JENNINGS, TAYLOR RAPP, Opolis. (Nor-
man) KYLE KINANE, ACM@UCO Performance Lab. MARCH 1 FEBRUARY 26 GARY CLARK JR., Cain’s Ballroom. (Tulsa) SAMANTHA CRAIN, PENNY HILL, BEAU
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DATE •Florence’ TIME s Restaurant at 1437 NE 23, has never been accused of pushing the boundaries of gastronomy, and that’s a good thing. While some chefs are inspired to push the boundaries for progress, folks like Florence Kemp carry out the less glamorous but no-less-important task of holding the line for quality and preservation of our rich, local culinary culture. After 63 years — I repeat, 63 years — Florence’s grip on that line is so strong only the roll-call from up yonder could break it. A meal at Florence’s isn’t a squat-andgobble; it’s fellowship with friends and communion with homemade corn muffins sopped in gravy. The only disputes are over who gets the last piece of dark meat and whether the gravy should come on the side or smothering the food. Fried chicken is made in small batches
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using a cast-iron Dutch oven. Baking or smoking is done in a brick oven next to the stove. Batters are seasoned and applied by hand. The menu is a procession of homemade items, including pork chops, smothered or fried; chicken, smothered or fried; chicken and dressing; smothered steak or hamburger steak; a selection of burgers, pork ribs, beef brisket, fried catfish, breakfast all day and daily specials like Honey Meatloaf, beef tips, neck bones and all-you-can-eat chicken and dumplings on Friday. For sides, mashed potatoes, green beans, buttered corn, Boley beans, yams, cabbage, sliced tomatoes, and macaroni and cheese; and usually there is banana pudding and peach cobbler for dessert. — Dave Cathey
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NEW YEAR’S EVE IN OKC PICK YOUR PARTY
DECEMBER 30 FILM: “PONYO”, 2 p.m., Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive. OKC DODGERS SNOW TUBING WINTER FESTIVAL, 8 p.m., Chickasaw Bricktown
Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Drive. DECEMBER 31 ‘16 ON 16TH, 8 p.m., Plaza District, 1726
NW 16.
DECEMBER 31
ADELE WOLF’S BURLESQUE AND VARIETY SHOW ANNUAL NYE BASH, 9 p.m.,
Oklahoma Contemporary, 3000 General Pershing Blvd. BRICKTOWN NYE 2016, 9 p.m., Chevy Brick-
town Events Center, 425 E California. CELEBRATE FROM THE ROOFTOP ON NEW YEAR’S EVE, 7 p.m., Ambassador
Hotel, 1200 North Walker. FILM: “PORCO ROSSO”, 2 p.m., Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive. NEW YEARS EVE DINNER, 5 p.m., Oklahoma City Museum of Art Cafe, 415 Couch Drive. OKC DODGERS SNOW TUBING WINTER FESTIVAL, 8 p.m., Chickasaw Bricktown
Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Drive. OPENING NIGHT, 4 p.m. to midnight, Down-
town. OPENING NIGHT FINALE 5K, 4 p.m., east of Bicentennial Park, 500 Couch Drive. TOTALLY OVERHYPED NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY, 8 p.m., IAO Gallery, 706 W. Sheri-
dan. JANUARY 1 FIRST FRIDAY PASEO ART WALK, 6 p.m., The Paseo Arts District, 3022 Paseo. HIGH PERFORMANCE EXPO, 8 a.m., Okla-
homa State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd.
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‘16 ON 16TH • 8 P.M. • PLAZA DISTRICT Celebrate New Year’s Eve with some hot tunes and cold drinks to kick off 2016 on 16th Street. Enjoy live music from local favorites Porch Mice, Bowlsey, Josh Sallee and more. The Spy/KOSU will make us all want to put on our dancing shoes. Restaurants in the district will be open late. Don’t worry about the cold. There will be plenty of fire pits and heaters to keep you warm. With something to keep your toes tapping, your bellies full and your heart happy, the Plaza District is a “must-stop” on your New Year’s Eve crawl. Choose from two ticket options. The $60 VIP Experience ticket includes: • Admission into event and the super swanky VIP tent • Admission to after party at Empire Slice House, featuring DJ Ryan Drake • Custom ‘16 on 16th champagne glass • Craft beer from Anthem Brewing Company and Specialty cocktails by Prairie Wolf Spirits and Strong Tonic Co. syrups • New Year’s Eve goodies. The $16 ticket option includes: • Admission into event space • Craft beer from Anthem Brewing Company • New Year’s Eve goodies. For tickets and information, visit www.plazadistrict.org/calendar/16tickets. ADELE WOLF’S BURLESQUE AND VARIETY SHOW ANNUAL NYE BASH • 9 P.M. • OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY Ring in the New Year with the sultry art of the striptease and variety acts. Experience a night unlike anything else in Oklahoma City with burlesque, cabaret, aerial, and belly dance performances. Adele Wolfe’s 4th Annual NYE Bash at Oklahoma Contemporary, 3000 General Pershing Blvd., will feature door prizes, photo booth, audience participation games and more. Costumes are encouraged, come dressed in your favorite era. Champagne will be available for a midnight toast. Cost is $25.00 to $40.00. Doors open at 9 p.m. Show starts at
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10 p.m. For tickets and information, visit www.adelewolf.com. BRICKTOWN NYE 2016 • 9 P.M. • CHEVY BRICKTOWN EVENTS CENTER Bricktown’s New Year’s Eve Bash features Oklahoma’s largest balloon drop, free domestic beer till 10:30 p.m., champagne toast at midnight and a cash liquor bar. Neil Diamond Tribute Band “Super Diamond” will provide entertainment as well as OKC’s KJ Saad and Blake O. Celebrate with a video countdown at midnight. Visit bricktownokc.com for tickets and information. Call 866966-1777 to purchase VIP Table of 10. Bricktown Event Center is located at 425 E California. OPENING NIGHT • 4 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT • BICENTENNIAL PARK AND NEARBY LOCATIONS Since 1987, Opening Night has been a great place for families and friends to enjoy the performing arts and “open” the New Year in the spirit of community. Downtown Oklahoma City is the setting for a variety bands, fireworks, and an unforgettable children’s craft and performance area. The day begins with a festive 5k and all the excitement concludes with a fireworks extravaganza at midnight. Opening Night wristbands available at 7-Eleven stores, metro Homeland Stores, MidFirst Bank locations, and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. AOn the night of the event, wristbands may be purchased at sales locations across the event. Wristbands are $8 in advance, $10 the night of the event. Food Trucks will be available in “Finale Alley.” Shortt Dogg takes the Opening Night Finale Stage at Bicentennial Park at 9 p.m. and will play until midnight. A group of eight dynamic musicians who reach for the sky every time they hit the stage, Shortt Dogg is nonstop excitement. Enthusiasm and energy best describe this funky, upbeat dance band. They’ll count us down to midnight and then a fireworks extravaganza will ring in 2016. Visit www.artscouncilokc.com/opening-night for information.
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CORSICAN WINE DINNER | VAST
OKC DODGERS SNOW TUBING WINTER FESTIVAL, 8 p.m., Chickasaw Bricktown
Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Drive.
JANUARY 13 “JERSEY BOYS,” 7:30 p.m., OKC Civic Cen-
ter Music Hall, 201 N Walker. JANUARY 2 FILM: “IN JACKSON HEIGHTS”, 2 p.m.,
STATE OF THE CITY, 11:30 a.m., Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive. HIGH PERFORMANCE EXPO, 8 a.m., Okla-
homa State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd. OKC DODGERS SNOW TUBING WINTER FESTIVAL, 8 p.m., Chickasaw Bricktown
JANUARY 14 “JERSEY BOYS,” 7:30 p.m., OKC Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. GALILEO’S WORLD LECTURE SERIES AND SKY WATCH, 7 p.m., Sam Noble Museum,
2401 Chautauqua. (Norman)
Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Drive. JANUARY 15 JANUARY 3 “JERSEY BOYS,” 8 p.m., OKC Civic Center HIGH PERFORMANCE EXPO, 8 a.m., Okla-
Music Hall, 201 N Walker.
homa State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd.
INTERNATIONAL FINALS RODEO, 7:30
JANUARY 5 CORSICAN WINE DINNER HOSTED BY VAST, 6 p.m., Vast, 333 W Sheridan.
p.m., Oklahoma State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd. OKLAHOMA CITY HOME + GARDEN SHOW, noon, Oklahoma State Fair Park,
333 Gordon Cooper Blvd. FISH CITY GRILL HOSTS FIRST TUESDAY DINE-TO-DONATE BENEFIT, 11 a.m., Fish
PREMIERE ON FILM ROW, 7 p.m., Film
City Grill, 1389 E. 15 Suite 104. (Edmond)
Row, 700 W Sheridan.
JANUARY 8
JANUARY 16
LIVE! ON THE PLAZA, 7 p.m., The Plaza
“JERSEY BOYS,” 2 and 8 p.m., OKC Civic
District, 1700 block of NW 16.
Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker.
JANUARY 9 “A MASTERPIECE - A SURPRISE,” 8 p.m.,
INTERNATIONAL FINALS RODEO, 1:30
p.m., Oklahoma State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd.
OKC Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. BEER BREWING CLASS, 11 a.m., The Brew
OKLAHOMA CITY HOME + GARDEN SHOW, 10 a.m., Oklahoma State Fair Park,
Shop, 2916 N. Pennsylvania.
333 Gordon Cooper Blvd.
JANUARY 5 • 6 P.M.
BENEFIT CONCERT AT DISTRICT HOUSE, 5
VISUAL ART
p.m., District House, 1755 NW 16. “STAR WARS” AT MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS, 11 a.m., Myriad Botanical Gar-
dens, 301 W Reno.
“TRES BLANC,” OSCAR BROUSSE JACOBSON, Jan. 1-Feb. 4, JRB Art at the Elms,
2810 N Walker. JANUARY 12 “JERSEY BOYS,” 7:30 p.m., OKC Civic Cen-
“ARTNOW” WORKS BY OKLAHOMA ARTISTS, Jan. 11-22, Oklahoma Contemporary,
ter Music Hall, 201 N Walker.
3000 General Pershing Blvd.
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The January Wine Dinner at Vast, 333 W Sheridan, will be co-hosted by Ian Clark of Putnam Wines. The January Wine Dinner will feature five Corsican wines with food pairings prepared by the Vast culinary team. Putnam is an Oklahoma City-based
wine distributor representing select lines of fine wine from around the world. The price for this event is $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. For more information and tickets, visit www. vastokc.com/special-events.
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“FURIES & GRACES” BY JENNY BELL AND HUGH MEADE, through Jan 23, The Proj-
ect Box, 3003 Paseo. “PAINT, PASTELS, PARKS, AND PEOPLE”
by Ted Majka, through Jan. 31, State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd. RECENT WORKS BY DEREK PENIX,
through Jan. 24, State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd.
WORKS BY CHRISTIE OWENS, through
Jan. 31, Verbode, 415 N Broadway, Suite 101.
“BERT SEABOURN: AMERICAN EXPRESSIONIST,” through Jan. 9, Gaylord-Pickens
Museum, 1400 Classen Drive.
“ENTER THE MATRIX: INDIGENOUS PRINTMAKERS,” through Jan. 16, Fred Jones Jr.
“CROSSROADS OF COMMERCE: HISTORY OF FREE ENTERPRISE IN OKLAHOMA,”
Museum of Art, 555 Elm. (Norman)
through July 8, Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive.
DISTINGUISHED VISITING ARTIST: JAMES SURLS, through Jan. 3, Fred Jones Jr. Mu-
seum of Art, 555 Elm. (Norman)
“JOQIGACUT: TIPI WITH BATTLE PICTURES,” through April 9, Oklahoma History
Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Driveive, 521-2491. “UNSPOKEN WOMAN” BY RONNA PERNELL, through Jan. 17, North Gallery at
OU SCHOOL OF ART AND ART HISTORY “INTERSESSION SHOW,” through Jan. 6,
Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd.
Lightwell Gallery at OU, 660 W Parrington Oval, Norman, 325-0311.
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NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST BRENDA KINGERY, through Feb. 26, Exhibit C, 1 E
Sheridan, 767-8900.
NAVAJO WEAVINGS FROM THE PAM PARRISH COLLECTION, through May 8,
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63, 478-2250. “PHOTOGRAPHING THE PLAINS: FARM SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, 1935–45,”
through Feb. 29, Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 521-2491 QUILTS AND COLOR FROM THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON, through Feb. 7,
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive.
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2002 Mustang, 9500 actual miles, 3.8L V6, power, air, 6 CD changer, security, Silver, lthr int. totally orig. $13,500 firm 405-512-8755.
2004 GMC ext cab, leather, heated seats, 83K, $11,500, 740-5532.
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Superintendent W.L.McNatt & Co seeking an exp'd. comm. super. w/exp. in running $4 million + projects. Insurance & 401K. Fax resume to: 405-232-7259, or email misty@wlmcnatt.com Paragon Contractors is seeking a
1998 ES300, very good condition, all power, 254K, $3400, 323-2844.
2002 Town Car Signature Series, 89K, garage kept, great condition, $3500, 405-833-9092.
2002 Alero, great operating condition, 205K mi, $2500, 323-2844.
$100 & Up for most non-running vehicles, no title ok. 405-8196293 AAA cash car, trk cycle. Run/notfree tow. Some $350+ 850-9696
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'10 Chevy Tahoe LT Sport Utility, red, 98K, $20,400. 405-820-1141
UP TO $10,000 Cars Trucks SUV Any Cond We Pay Cash & Tow Free
CUSTODIANS F/T - P/T For Mid-Del area, must pass background check, no felonies. Pay is $8.00 per hour. For more info 732-8864 M-F 8:30-2:00pm. Apply at: sodexousa.jobs
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10 Temp pos., Complete Lawn Worx, LLC, Bethany, OK. 4/1/1611/1/16. Landscape/maintain grounds. Mulch, mow, rake, plant, prune, hardscape & dig. Daily transp. provided to/from worksites in Okla., Canadian, & Cleveland counties from Bethany, OK. Must lift/carry 50 lbs as nec. No exp req, will train. HRS 8A-5P, MF. Sat/Sun as nec., 40 hrs/wk, NO OT. $12.31/hr. Contact OKJobMatch.com or scott@completelawnworx.com. This job order is being placed in connection with a future filing for H-2B foreign labor certification. Must be eligible to work in the US & available the entire work period. Job Order #1066938.
HOUSEKEEPERS FT/PT. Apply in person at Bass Pro Shop. Ask for Housekeeping. No phone calls accepted.
Utility General Superintendent and Project Superintendent. Candidates must have proven, verifiable experience. Paragon offers: • Competitive pay • Health Insurance • 401K • Paid Vacations • Performance Bonuses • Opportunities for Advancement • Stability Please email resume to megan@paragontulsa.com or apply at 2108 N. 129th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74116.
HOUSEKEEPING part time Perm position. Yukon, nights. Bi-Lingual a plus. Interview call:
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2006 Ford F-550, flatbed, diesel, clean, 156K, 5th wheel ball, new tires, $13,750 obo, 405-651-8248.
'93 Chevy Cheyenne 1500 nice, V6 short wide, $1975, 405-463-0693
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RM Lawn & Landscaping LLC, Yukon, OK, Call 405-822-4888 or fax resume to 405-789-0006. Daily transportation will be provided to and from worksite to the following counties: Canadian, Oklahoma, Cleveland. 7 Landscape Laborer positions available. Temporary, full time position from 03/01/2016 through 11/30/2016, 7:00am-4:00pm, 40 Hrs/week, no overtime potential, Mon-Fri. Workers will be paid Weekly at $12.31/hr. Lawn mowing and mantenience; trimming of trees and bushes; digging for planting trees and installing sprinklers; cleaning landscaping and trash removal. Landscape general activities, Able to lift 50lbs, no exp. req’d will train. Employer may make payroll deductions at employees request. The employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies and equipment required to perform the job. The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least threefourths of the workdays in each 12 week period of the total employment period. Initial transportation (including meals &, to the extent necessary, lodging) to the place of employment will be provided, or its cost to workers reimbursed, if the worker completes half the employment period. Return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer. Please inquire about the job opportunity or send applications, indications of availability, and/or resumes directly to OK SWA, OKC - Brookwood South Workforce Center, 9210 S Western Av, Oklahoma City, OK 73139, (405) 234-5000. Refer to JO#1064851
Youth Director Degree and experience. House provided. Email resume to rick.robart@yahoo.com
The Board of Juvenile Affairs seeks a new leader to serve as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. Applications must be received by 5 p.m., January 4, 2016. For the full job description, visit www.oja.ok.gov. Interested applicants should send a résumé and cover letter to executive. direc tor.job@oja.ok.gov, or mail to: Office of Juvenile Affairs Office of the General Counsel 3812 N. Santa Fe, Ste. 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73118
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800-260-5846 155 Acres between Yukon &
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5% Buyers Premium Auctioneer: Joe Fisher
REAL ESTATE AUCTION January 2nd, 11am. 1.5 miles S. of Paoli exit on I-35
Bank owned updated 3/2/2 blt 96, fp, $109,900 Rlty Exp 414-8753
Bank owned 3bd 1ba » 8.97 acres new carpet, paint, roof & AC. Bldgs $104,900 Rlty Exp 414-8753
27 acres mol with '03 32x60 Double Wide with 5 bedrooms & 3 baths. 1/2 mile of Interstate frontage & over 1/2 mile of County Road frontage. For more info. call 405-364-9277
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3bed 2bath D/W set up on 2.5 acres. Brick skirting & ready to move in 405-631-7600
$435-$515 Furnished Efficiencies Remodeled. All Bills Paid. Laundry CH/A 2820 S. Robinson 232-1549
3BR, 2BA, 1car, fenced, no pets, no sec 8, $750 + $750 dep, 3009 SW 60th, 641-3514 .
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Client Care Coordinator Visiting Angels South West OKC Personal Care Co. Management or scheduling experience required, degree preferred. Salary based upon experience. (405) 703-7676 or swokc@visitingangels.com
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2bd, 2ba w/appliances included + W&D, storage shed. Edmond Schools. No Pets. 348-6240 or 623-1181.
Bank owned On-Site REAL ESTATE AUCTION
4plex 2bd, 1ba 1car wash/dry/frig incld, $725mo+$725dep, 824-8954
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1N to 5A E of OKC, pay out dn. Over 100 choices. Many Mobile Home ready. Call for maps. TERMS Milburn o/a 275-1695 www.paulmilburnacreages.com
3bd 2.5ba 3984sf. on 80 Acres Includes Barn & stables Horses Permitted Sugg. opening bid $270,000 Sale: Sat, February 13, 12 noon FREE COLOR BROCHURE
2257 NW 117th, 2bd 2ba 2car. Real wood burning fireplace, ceramic tile throughout 842-7300
800-260-5846 auctionservicesintl.com 5% Buyers Premium Auctioneer: Joe Fisher
VERY, VERY QUIET Near mall, schools. 2 bed from $595 341-4813
Huge Upper Duplex, Mesta Park Historical, NW 18th & Western, $975/mo. 405-642-0115
MWC For Rent/Sale. Nice homes $400/up. RV space $200 306-2576
West Norman Home Near 36th & Robinson, Furnished 3BR, 2BA home $525/mo 1/2 utilities. Male, college grad seeks roommate. NO smoking/pets 817-907-7378
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Owner Finance / Lease Option 3 bd - 2 ba No Qual 405 563-3259
'99 New Holland 555E backhoe 2300hrs $18K; Dual axle trailer, 10K lbs ea 22ft $4K 405-314-9936
Sav 270 Win $350; 2-22 Rug $350 & $375; Tau 45 rev $395 628-9560
Australian Shepherds, POP, can be registered, 3 mos old, $300ea. » » » 405-488-5053 » » »
BOXER PUPS FLASHY;AKC; POP; $400. Please call (405)926-7864
6 ORANGE BOWL TICKETS, 6 foot heavy duty grapple bucket for skid loader, good condition, $975 or trade, 405-651-8248.
GET YOUR HOLIDAY FIREWOOD $120/rick. Quick Delivery. Delivered & Stacked ¡ 503-2478 100% split seasoned oak, stacked & delivered, $125 rick, 905-0334.
Section 116, Row 39, Seats 10-15 $375ea. » » » 210-325-7450 3 Orange Bowl tickets, sec 313, row 13, seats 14-16, $115 each, 405-406-1172.
5x8, 5x10, 6x12, w/gates; like new 16 foot tandem; $650-$1250 Cash. 405-201-6820
RED OAK Firewood, Delivered & Stacked $140 405-431-0955
Chihuahua, ACA, 1M, small, black, s/w, $350, 627-0419.
Belgian Malinois/Shiloh Shepherd Sire is Belgian Malinois, world class protection plus dog from Belgian. He is a professionally trained protection dog, & highly intelligent. Dam is a beautiful plush Shiloh Shepherd, loving family pet, & also very intelligent. Puppies will make great family pets, & should be easily trainable to perform any job. DOB 11/6/15 $2000. 405-802-4350 Blue Heelers 6 wks. old 3 M & 1 F; 1 1/2 yr M & 2 1/2 yr M. Hinton, OK. $200. ea. 405-227-4165
2015 PECANS: Native $1.50/lb, crack & clean extra. Meeker 405-279-2656
BLUE HEELER PUPPIES Good looking, 4M 3F, wormed & tails bobbed, $200 cash. 485-9284 Blue pit/American bull dog 9 wks old dewormed x2, first shots. $175-200 405-819-4298
CA$H For Diabetic Test Strips Daryl's Appliance: W&D $100+, limited supply!5yr war. refr/stove $125 & up, 1yr war. 405-632-8954
PUBLIC AUCTION 1,230 AC. BECKHAM CO. GRASSLAND AND 8,300 SQ. FT. NEW LOG CABIN NORTH OF ERICK, OK TO BE OFFERED IN 10 TRACTS FRIDAY, JAN 22, 2016 @ 10AM SALE SITE: Tract #4 - At the Home - Located from Erick, OK (I-40 Exit #7), 4 miles North on Hwy. 30 to County Rd. #1190, then 3/4 mile East. Excellent established grass that is ready to be grazed - - good fences and water wells. 8.300 sq. ft. New Log Home. Once in a Lifetime Opportunity For Complete Flyer go to:
We buy sealed unexpired diabetic strips. Free Pickup & Delivery. OKC/Tulsa/Lawton 405-212-4700
Propane tank end caps for fire pits 30"-$40, 37"-$60, 41"-$70, and Short open end pipes 24" X 5'-$50, 30" X 6'-$65, 37" X 6.75'-$80, 41" X 5.5'-$80, 405-375-4189, BLTTanks.com
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HINZ AUCTIONEERS Jimmie Hinz - 580.774.4644 Brandon Hinz - 580.774.7396 Jim Hinz - 580.774.8467 ANNIVERSAY AUCTION 1/3 @ 1P 75 metal signs guns anitques and more 2403 N.Westminster NP73066 23rdstreetauctionhouse. com . 405-833-2787
BORDER COLLIE/HEELER MIX M, 7 MOS, FIXED, SHOTS, SMART! $50. 918-706-2195 BOSTON TERRIER young adult M S/W/Chipped $275 405-863-2272
Simplicity Express 17 hydro ride on mower. Very good cond. 44'' deck, recently serviced, incl. extra blades & eqpmt. Always stored under cover $650. Stillwater OK contact cell ph. 816-739-3604
Swann DVR 9-4200 9 channel professional security surveillance system, never installed, includes: DVR Pro 535 hard drive, 8 cameras, cables, remote control. Regular price $599. Priced to sell at only $350. 405-824-4600.
BOXER PUPS, AKC registered, 9 weeks old, 1 male brindle, 2 female fawn, $450, 580-583-5106 or 580-515-6419.
Chihuahua, TEACUPS, 8wks, TINY, $350 Cash ¡ 405-777-3356
Chinese Cresteds AKC, Puffs, Health check, contract $400. 405 834-1037 Chow, 5 beautiful puppies, 7 wks old, $350, Eufaula, 918-689-5157. CORGIS, cute Christmas puppies, 1M, 1F, 8 wks, s/w, vet checked, $550, 405-850-5831 ¡ 919-0050
English Bulldog Puppies AKC Reg. UTD on shots and worming. Microchipped and have been vet checked and come with a health guarantee.. $1500. Vickie Hammer 405-740-0675 hammerranch@hotmail.com
English Bulldogs English Bulldog puppies , Excellent bloodlines,Fully Akc Registered,1st Shots,Health Guarantee,Vet Health Cert and Asking Price $1500.580-480-5087 $1000-$1500 580-480-5087
Dachshund, LH, Mini, AKC, 2 cream & white, 1 black & tan, 8wks, M/F, s/w, POP, $200-$350 Cash Only. 405-779-4117 Dachshund, Mini, ACA, shots & wormed, fancy colors, $295 negotiable, Seiling 580-922-3441
ENGLISH BULLDOGS, AKC reg, M & F puppies, ch sired, $1600$2000; (2) 4 year old F $400; Also Champion Stud Service; 405-329-0066. www.cedarlanebulldogs.com
100 Northern bred Angus heifers to calve starting January 20th for 60 days, bred to LBW reg Angus new design sons, great body condition & disposition, Schnaithman Farms, 405-410-6646. Great Reg Limousin 3yr old Sire. Full brother to OK Champion. $3750 Firm. 40 big stout yearling & 2yr old bulls. 580-759-6038 (41) 4-6yr Angus cows, 17 calving now, 5 calves already, 24 calving in spring to Angus bulls, cows are gentle, wt. 1,200lbs 405-642-6156 Llamas, 2 males, 2 females with babies $900 for all. 580-303-0359
We buy GUNS Mustang Pawn & Gun. Over 1000 guns! 376-GUNS NEED 20,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs records, posters, art, comics. Tulsa. Will travel. Can pick up in 24 hrs. Gardner's Used Books.
German Shorthairs Rawhide
Largest book store in Okla!!
Conceal/Open Carry Class $45 Total ¡ 405-818-7904 www.HavePistolWillCarry.com
(918) 409-1096 627-7323 250-7381
Clown. 1F 12wks $900. 18mo F started $1500 ‘ 580-571-1763
Flight Conditioned Bobwhite Quail, $5 each. 405-365-5768 Sheet Metal 3'x10' ¡ $16. Mon-Sat ¡ 390-2077, 694-7534
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Scuba equip, 2+sets, tanks, suits, BC's, fins + $2,500. 580-303-0359
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American Bullies XXL! Reg. champ. ped POP. Ready for Xmas! $400-$600 580-237-1961
AUSSIE POO PUPPIES 8 weeks old. Shots up to date. Ready for Christmas. 580-927-0770
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ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES AKC, 1F, 2M, 8 wks, vet checked, s/w, Grand Champ sired, $1500, 405-361-3529 www.k-sandsbulldogs.com English Mastiffs AKC 2 female mastiffs AKC, both brindle w beautiful stripes, POP, 6 weeks. $1,000 405-410-6216
MALTESE, Adorable XTRA TINY Male $495, VISA/MC, 826-4557
Shih Tzus » Males $275-$350 S/W/chipped 405-863-2272
Maltese, Soft & Fluffy, 1st wormed, OKC area, $400 Firm ’ ’ 405-670-0104 ’ ’
MORKIES, 11 wks, Adorable, tiny! s/w $400-$500 ’ 361-5317 Poodle, Standard, AKC, 1M, apricot, born 11/6/15, 1st shots, asking $1000, 405-823-9312. POODLE ACA Female 5mos old only 3lbs! $500 . 250-4626 Poodle Standard AKC Puppies M&F, shots, wormed, tails. $550. Kay, 580-216-4158
SIBERIAN HUSKIES » AKC 8 weeks old » 1 white F, 2 red/white M, $400ea, blue eyes S/W POP » 534-3377.
SIBERIAN HUSKIES, ACA, Christmas Puppies, $400-$600. 580-504-7115
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Paint Plbg Sheetrock Storm dam Free est! Any job 405-243-2915
AKC Home Repair & Remodel. Roofing. Siding. Free Estimate. 410-2495.
CHAMPION BLOODLINE $400-$500 EACH » 405-412-0561 Yorkie ’ AKC M 3yrs ’ darling & small lap pet $425. 405-626-5474
German Shepherd Puppies, 3F, 5mos, all shots, hip guaranteed, AKC champion bloodline, black/tan & sable, $600-900. 580-225-4147 or 580-303-8806
Custom Gutters Inc., New/Repair, warrnty, BBB top rated, 528-4722.
Blue and Gold Macaw 13 year old Blue & Gold Macaw, includes cage and tree stand. Great talker and friendly. Loves to count to 5, say hello, I love you and so much more, really likes to dance when you sing. Think it's a male but have never had it DNA tested. $2000 405-269-0489
Reg. Paint Gelding, 10yr, broke, fat, gentle $1,400. 580-303-0359
YORKIE, ACA, Small, 1F, S/W $600. 580-465-8435
RESIDENTIAL HAULING AND CLEANING, 765-8843.
Rottweiler AKC Champion Sire.
www.toprottweilers.com $1000-$2000 ¡ 481-5558
Appliance & A/C Service, 27 years exper, $40 service call, 371-3049.
German Shepherd Pups AKC
Yorkie Puppies HOLIDAY GIFT Male Tea Cup size, under 2LBS. Yorkie puppy. AKC Registered. Sir & Dame on site. $1200. Tina 601-927-7039
GORGEOUS white bundles of fur! s/w, vet checked, $500, 405-706-6310 or 405-708-9046. GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES M/F Goldendoodle puppies!! black white and choc. They will be ready the week of Christmas. call or text 405-226-1414 for pics and info $1000. 405-226-1414
YORKIE PUP, ACA, 1M, will be small, s/w, $400, 580-695-1851
ROTTWEILER AKC pups world ch ped for show or guard great temp vet ckd $800-$900 405-205-7685
Great Danes, 7 weeks old, 2F: 1 harlequin, 1 black, s/w, $600-$900, 580-428-3241.
Jim's Painting/Remodeling, int/ ext, res/com'l, insured, 314-0755.
YORKIE pups, 8 weeks old, M&F, $400-$900, 405-463-5681.
Professional Carpet Cleaning, 4 rooms $80, ins, bond, 546-8859.
Yorkies, ACA, 1F, tiny teacup, blk & gold, s/w, $1250, 405-627-0419.
Any Type Plumbing ¡ Hot Water Tanks ¡ Free Est. ¡ 405-243-2915
YORKIES, AKC, 7wks, tiny, adorable, s/w, $700 ’ 361-5317
Great Pyrenees, 6 week M, s/w, $275, 405-880-2785. GREYHOUND AKC PUPS! M and F available! Beautiful healthy AKC puppies, they are registrable. Health check, vaccinated with first round of shots. $800-$1200. PLEASE CALL (405) 410-7888. Merry Christmas! LAB PUPS, black, 8wks, 3M, not registered $150 405-464-9150
Steel Carports, Patio Covers 2car carport $1695 799-4026/694-6109
Garay's Roofing/Construction Schnauzers, Registered, Toy-Tcup size, Exotic Merles, Black, Silver Parti & Chocolate, raised in our home, $1,000-$1,500. Call Lorie 580-210-9127 or 580-210-9575
Exp. quality work, free est, roof repair & replace, local since 1985, insurance claims okay, 370-3572.
Yorkies, Chinese Crested, & Biewer puppies. Home raised
Buying oil & gas properties, any status, paying top $ 405-740-9000 Tearouts/Repours, Drives, Patios, & More, Lic Ins Free Est 794-8505
Ready for Christmas! vet checked s/w/dc $300-$1500 580-490-1695
Custom roofing & repairs since 1981, Reimer Const.528-2676
YORKIES, extra cute little toys $350-$700 ’ 405-380-8469 Yorkie Standard Puppies 7 wks old AKC M&F S/W/DC $500-$600 (405)833-4291
Found ring Downtown, call to describe. 405-732-0556 Beagle male, NW 10th between Rockwell & Council, 923-8596.
Ceiling & Wall Doctor Total Remodeling ‚ Acoustic popcorn removal ‚ Drywall repair ‚ Flooring ‚ Custom hand trowel finishes & spray finishes ‚ Interior/Exterior painting Call Jeff for free estimate at 405- 408-5453, insured.
STOLEN ITEMS: Tanzanian Passport & Green Card. If found notify Fr Kisaka at 405-524-1742. December 24th & 25th Special: Due to health, selling all mini sows, boars & piglets. Piglets $100 each. If interested in sows & boars call. Sows & boars 9"-13" tall, $100-$150. Shots, wormed, most neutered, vet & wellness check. Best chance at a very small piglet. 918-399-9366.
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All Professional Tree Service. Shrub Care » Senior Discount » Insured »»» 405-885-2572 »
Woods Unlimited Tree Service L.L.C. 20yrs exp, insured, arborist on staff. Tree tops etc 996-6352
» GENE’S TREE SERVICE» Insured-Free Est. 682-2100.
Oval Diamond pendant w/locking mechanism. Gift from deseased husband. REWARD 427-2133
» GENE’S TREE SERVICE» Insured-Free Est. 682-2100. QUALITY FENCE COMPANY
Bengal cat, M, 3 years, chipped, NW Edmond, 918-853-5600.
FREE ESTIMATE on new & repair.
L&R Tree Service, Low Prices,
Credit Cards OK. 405-317-0474.
Ins, Free Est, Firewood, 946-3369.
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