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s the mayor of this beautiful city and as a native Tulsan, I invite you to enjoy my hometown. Whether you’re just visiting or you already live here, there’s something for everyone. For over 28 years, Preview Magazine has been offering Tulsan’s and/or its visitors this comprehensive guide about everything from area restaurants to local attractions, events, tourist destinations, lifestyles, lodging and one-of-a-kind extraordinary shopping venues.
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No matter where you turn, Tulsa offers great restaurants—everything from barbecue to sushi— tons of unique shopping venues, world-class museums, and entertainment options that are second to none.
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Tulsa is well known for its art, music and culture. It is home to world-class ballet and opera, as well as the Gilcrease and Philbrook museums, where displays of Western art and Italian Renaissance will capture your heart and imagination. Downtown Tulsa is home to one of the finest collections of art deco architecture in the country, ranking with cities such as Miami and Chicago. Our iconic beacon, the BOK Center, is a major catalyst for drawing visitors and Tulsans alike for concerts, sporting events and more. ONEOK Field, home of our city’s baseball team—the Tulsa Drillers— has proven to be one of the major players in the revitalization of downtown along with the Philbrook Downtown and the Woody Guthrie Center. These new developments mesh well with already established entertainment venues such as Cain’s Ballroom, Brady Theater and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. If you’re looking for outdoor activities, Tulsa offers plenty of exciting opportunities for outdoor fun and recreation. Take a stroll down the scenic paths winding along the Arkansas River and take in the beauty of our famed River Parks. If you’re looking for more of a wild time, then head over to “America’s Favorite Zoo” and tour the Tulsa Zoo, our city-owned gem that’s located at Mohawk Park. It’s truly a great experience for the whole family. I am pleased that you have chosen to call Tulsa your home, or if you’re just visiting, we sure hope you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful city. You can always find out more about Tulsa by visiting our website: www.CityOfTulsa.org. Sincerely,
For over 28 years, Preview Magazine has been the best resource for discovering Tulsa, Green Country and locating the perfect place to eat, visit, shop and be entertained whether you are here on business or just enjoying a few days away from the grind. Located in the heart of Oklahoma, Tulsa is a year-round destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, scenic views, hikes and adventure. The rich history of Tulsa and its surrounding areas is reflected in the diversity of its museums, landmarks, history, wildlife, attractions, fine dining and friendly locals. In Tulsa, situated on the Arkansas River at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, enjoy a performance or sporting event at the BOK Center, fish in one of the area’s many lakes, check out the sharks in the state’s only freestanding aquarium, explore any of the lush parks or break out the clubs and tackle any of the 16 public golf courses. Considered by many to be the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma, Tulsa offers full-time professional opera and ballet companies and one of the nation’s largest concentrations of art deco architecture. Regardless of your personal tastes or budget, Tulsa offers a down-home, but cultured experience for all ages.
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Tulsa is the first event of the second half of the 2014 PBR Built Ford Tough Championship tour so the riders, including top-ranked Guilherme Marchi and gutty Texan Douglas Duncan, will be strong, ready and anxious to meet their nearly 2,000-pound foes including soon-to-beretired Bushwacker and his heir apparent Shepherd Hills Tested. Photo by David Kennedy
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FEATURES Taste Twists | 8 Caz’s Chowhouse pumps up flavor of popular comfort food dishes. Journey Through the Past | 30 Monet and the Seine brings the founder of French Impressionist painting into the 21st century and proves we’re still busy catching up to his genius. The Slice is Right | 32 From pizza and pastas to insalatas and canolli, Russo’s has captured the New York pizzeria vibe perfectly. Ride Cowboy Ride | 42 Guilherme Marchi begins his hunt for second world title in Tulsa when the second half of PBR season kicks off in the BOK Center. Bull Basics | 46 Don’t come off like a city slicker at the event asking how much a bull weighs or what’s that bell thingy? We’ve got answers.
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Buckoff Bad Boy | 47 Like Secretariat leaving the gates, there is a lot of weight being thrown around at a pretty rapid speed when Shepherd Hills Tested blows out of the chute. All Guts, Little Glory | 48 Working together as one cohesive unit, timing and positioning are crucial for the bullfighters who sacrifice their bodies for the safety of the riders. No Excuses | 49 Injuries have derailed some of Douglas Duncan’s goals. But thanks to a rehab-intense summer, Tulsa may provide the perfect opportunity to get back to business. Gangstergrass Girls | 52 With their first album coming out, the Tulsa-area darlings of The Voice haven’t given up on their dreams of success.
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Tomato, Tumatoe | 54 Never sacrificing service or food quality because of the times has allowed Mexicali Border Café to serve Tulsans for nearly 30 years.
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Gym Gems | 68 When looking to get fit, do your homework to avoid getting ripped wrong. Ok-LAKE-homa | 72 Eufaula, Grand and Tenkiller are some of the state’s largest lakes—and among its biggest outdoor attractions—but water isn’t the only reason they’re so popular with visitors.
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We started our day with lunch. We like to sleep in. We love Mexican food so we went to El Tequila for chips, salsa and some delicious fajitas.
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OK, so giving teenagers a stack of cash and telling them to spend it in 48 hours isn’t exactly a challenge, but it makes this assignment sound a lot more interesting. The mission posed to bluegrass singers Alaska and Madi (read more about them on page 52), was to spend $91.80 (we used the local area code for the amount) in two days. The only catch was that they had to spend it at places, events or shops profiled in the July issue of Preview.
The next day we walked around the antique shops in Jenks and Broken Arrow. Then we headed to dinner at one of our favorite places. We had our watch parties for The Voice at the Full Moon Cafe in Broken Arrow so we spent the rest of our money having a delicious meal. $
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After lunch we headed to Ida Red and bought some beautiful bracelets. The money from the bracelets went to benefit two girls in Africa.
After that we went downtown and took a walk before heading to ONEOK Field to watch a Drillers game. We are big baseball fans. We sat on the outfield lawn and had a blast.
Then we went over to the Expo Square to the Affair of the Heart. We checked out some awesome stores from the Tulsa area. There were a lot of interesting shops. One of our friends had a booth selling chalk board pillows.
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After the game we walked back to our car and saw that there was something going on at Guthrie Green so we decided to check it out. There were DJ’s playing and everyone was dancing. It was a ton of fun.
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Taste Twists
C a z ’ s C h o w h o u s e p u m p s u p f l av o r o f p o p u l a r c o m f o rt f o o d d i s h e s . B y C h r i s G r e e r
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he gastropub is alive and well in the Brady District. Casual, cozy and ultimately friendly, and armed with flavorful comfort food and mouth-watering craft cocktails, you’ll know before you get that first icy mug of beer to your table or get a glimpse of a menu full of spiced-up Southern staples that you’ve found something different as soon as you set foot inside Caz’s Chowhouse.
“It took us a little while to get from point A to B with what we wanted to do,” says Castleberry, who spends between 40-50 hours in the Chowhouse kitchen each week. “We just really liked the feel of the space. There were some existing bathrooms, but beyond that it was a total makeover from floor to ceiling.” The original garage door now serves as the front of the bar; the guides and some chains still adorn the ceiling. “As for the Chowhouse concept, we really wanted it to be a middle-of-the-road place. Can’t figure out where to eat? Try the Chowhouse,” says Castleberry, who
If you want a healthy side of people watching with your hearty meal, grab one of the handful of tables on the patio. Just need a shot or a beer? Cozy up to the intimate, but come-as-you-are bar where speedy, friendly service awaits. Or gather your group or family and relax in one of the sturdy communal tables located next to the area where the garage door once served as shelter to classics from a simpler time. Every spot here is a comfortable one, with ample space and clear sight lines to TVs and the kitchen area. Going casual is a full-blown trend up and down Brady Street, but hitting the right spot is easier said than done. Caz’s Chowhouse is not messing around. It’s shooting straight for the heart of warm and welcoming.
also attended Oklahoma State with an emphasis on construction management. “It was important to have something for everyone at a good price point. Basically we offer homestyle cooking, but up the atmosphere and put our own unique twists on standards. “We created all the recipes here; a lot of them by just playing around. The key is to keep them simple yet interesting. Most everything we do, we do from scratch, from blending our own corn meal mixes and batters to most of our desserts. Comfort food in this area is usually associated with Southern food. We didn’t want to be just that kind of establishment. We needed to stand out.” You’ll be tempted to begin your meal with something from that bustling list of appetizers. Good move, whether it’s the pucker chips—sliced pickles hand-battered in seasoned cornmeal and fried golden brown— or the heaping pile of hand-cut fries layered with Jack and cheddar cheese.
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The wide open, urban-chic space—once the home of a car garage—overlooks the party-ready area just west of ONEOK Field and Guthrie Green, complete with a laidback patio lounge. The restaurant servers aren’t decked out in bland employee uniforms, yet you’ll know who is who— they’ll be the ones bringing you owner Jeff Castleberry’s drool-inducing plates of gourmet pub fare.
Opened in 1995 by culinary school grad Castleberry, the Chowhouse was born out of a desire to grow his Caz’s Pub concept. [The pub is located at 21 E. Brady.] Originally, the plan was to expand next to the Pub, but space limitations became problematic. The property landlord suggested a move across the street to the current Chowhouse location.
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And if Caz’s Chowhouse is any indication, the gastropub concept will soon run right alongside the steakhouse and the Italian dining room as a powerful presence in Green Country.
or corn, bean and cucumber salad. Choose wisely—all of the entrees will fill you up.
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Creative sandwiches are one of Caz’s specialties, as familiar favorites take on delicious twists. Castleberry’s traditional Cuban sandwich is made with luscious sliced pork loin and crowned with ham, mustard, pickles and Swiss cheese. Castleberry, not content with status quo, has pulled together a crowd favorite by jettisoning the pig and adding turkey, jalapeno bacon, avocado, Jack cheese and chipolte mayo on French bread for an alternative Cuban style turkey sandwich.
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An essential appetizer is the fried green tomatoes, which are not on many menus in the Tulsa area, so take advantage of this Southern tradition. You might want to think a little outside the box, like the people at Caz’s Chowhouse do, and order something that might be considered a little unusual for an appetizer. The southwest chicken egg rolls are a mouth-watering combination of corn, marinated chicken and black beans rolled in a wonton skin and fried to a crispy finality. For an added kick, dip them in the cusabi sauce. And if you’re feeling really daring, indulge in a plate of the Great Balls O’Fire. Have some fun with your tablemates and “forget” to mention that these balls are calf fries. Continue your nosh with one of the fresh and crisp salads. You might think you wouldn’t want to order a salad in an upscale pub, but you’d be mistaken. The Cobb salad might be the best salad you have eaten. The first cousin to the original that came out of Los Angeles’ Hollywood Brown Derby, this one includes feta, spinach, fire-roasted corn and peppers, tomato, black beans, egg, avocado, bacon and a protein (chicken, turkey or ham). While a steaming bowl of gumbo may not sound appropriate during the heat of an Oklahoma summer, don’t let your mind get in the way of a dish your stomach will be thanking you for when you put the spoon down. Caz’s chicken and sausage version, served over piping hot house-made rice, is rife with Andouille sausage from Siegi’s and carries just enough bite to take your mind
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off the degrees outside. Beginning with a browning of a flour and oil roux, Caz’s uses every minute of the four-hour cooking process. The rich taste not only comes from the meat, but from the celery, onion, peppers and garlic that simmers in the chicken stock and rosemary. “We had a hard time finding good gumbo around here,” says Castleberry, who was nicknamed Caz by friends as a child; a play on Boston Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski’s famous Yaz moniker. “We found a packaged product that we used for some time. Authentic gumbo is very time consuming to make from scratch. But we couldn’t keep the packaged kind in stock. We found ourselves making it in house more than we were purchasing it. People loved it.“ Once you’ve worked your way through apps, salads and maybe a hearty bowl of baked potato soup topped with cheese and green onions, the main attractions come with a plethora of side options including spicy slaw, fried okra, fire roasted corn and peppers
“We knew from the get-go we wanted to have a Cuban on the menu,” says Castleberry. “There used to be a place in the area called George’s that did a great job with these sandwiches. My wife [Amy] and I went to Miami for an event and did some research, tasting different varieties trying to figure out what we really liked. We opted to do away with pulled pork, like is used in the original, in favor of the marinated pork loin. Everyone seems to really enjoy it.” The Great Cazbah is a mystical blend of American, cheddar, Jack, tomato and jalapeno bacon on Texas toast. The bacon is marinated in diced up jalapenos for a unique punch. On the lighter side, the Chowhouse chicken sandwich pairs white meat marinated overnight in sweet tea with Swiss, jalapeno bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and cream cheese. The burgers include a mind-boggling Kobe style that is worth every penny. Saltiness melds with the add-on cheese’s sharpness for an amalgam of flavors, while the freshcut fries give the burger a bit of textural difference. This exotic, well-marbled meat is so tender and literally melts in your mouth. According to Castleberry, the fat in the meat can actually melt in your hand like butter.
If you’ve got room in your waist line, tackle the Big “C” which will deliver a knockout with two, half-pound patties, extra cheese, bacon and all the fixings. Classic entrees are comfort food personified with a blissful list of greatest hits. Extra time is spent preparing these dishes to create those homestyle, can’t-miss flavors. It takes 10-12 hours, specifically, to make the succulent pot roast. The roasts are put in the oven at 9 p.m. to braise in a unique combination of spices and liquids including Guinness beer, and usually don’t come out until morning.
A wonderful chicken and waffles dish is also available, a perfect match of juicy handbattered chicken tenders on a Belgian waffle topped with syrup and a side of black-eyed peas. You’ll want to just get right in there and grab the chicken, with the deep golden brown crust encasing juicy breast meat, in your hands. The puffy waffles come with unique ingredients cooked in.
In spite of the menu choices, do not forget to leave room for dessert—a cavalcade of temptation from which there is no escape. Caz’s Chowhouse’s dessert list is short and incredible sweet. Fun bites like an apple dumpling—whole green apple, cored and wrapped in a pastry then topped with cream cheese, raisins, cinnamon sauce and vanilla ice cream—and bread pudding topped with Captain Morgan-spiced rum sauce make for a lovely and devilishly indulgence. Don’t pass
on the triple chocolate truffle cheesecake topped with crunchy dark chocolate on a cookie crust. But post-meal is a great time to also revisit Caz’s stunning cocktail list, too. Barrel-aged cocktails complement a thoughtful, eclectic collection through the taps and in bottles. Don’t overlook Caz’s intriguing beer selection, where American microbrews mingle with European offerings; it’s a thoughtful approach for veterans and novice imbibers alike. Highlights include Marshall beers like the pale and caramel malting of the Atlas or the Sundown Wheat that is a refreshingly light beer with a hint of sweet orange peel. Libations aren’t limited to beers alone, as Caz’s Chowhouse has assembled a unique group of cocktails. Try the tequila-based salted watermelon, the Hot Momma (coconut vodka cocktail made with watermelon and jalapeno) or one of the multi-flavored mojitos.
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Equally impressive is the chicken fried steak—a variant on an Oklahoma favorite with the proper breading-to-meat balance. The tenderized cube steak sourced from Tulsa Beef arrives packed with cream skillet gravy, a side of green beans and served over mashed red potatoes. The flavors, especially in the crust, are as big as the portions.
“I’m not sure anyone was doing chicken and waffles around here 10 years ago when we put it on the menu,” says Castleberry. “We originally offered a bone-in version that was pecan crusted. As more people started ordering it, some asked us if they could substitute for the chicken tenders. It just sort of stuck.”
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Continue your munch mission with the chicken and biscuit meal which is well worth the wait. A pot pie on steroids, this juicy masterpiece comes with mashed red potatoes layered on a 5-inch buttermilk biscuit covered with cream gravy, carrots, mushrooms and peas. Mom’s Meatloaf (a pork and ground beef blend), large fillets of fried catfish, 12-ounce rib eye and chicken breast … the dinner options read like a family cookbook.
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Sinbad Aug. 2
Les Misérables Aug. 8
Michael McDonald Aug. 15
Michael Bublé
Counting Crows Aug. 1
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Counting Crows has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide after exploding onto the music scene with their multiplatinum breakout album August and Everything After in 1993. They have released numerous hit singles, including “Mr. Jones,” “Round Here,” “A Long December,” “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Accidentally in Love.” Known for creating unique and innovative concerts and consistently ranked as one of the top live bands performing today, Counting Crows embarked on a world tour in June in North America. The band’s seventh studio album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, will be released in the fall. This album is the band’s first new material since 2007.
Sinbad Aug. 2
Osage Event Center (Tulsa) David Adkins, known by his stage name Sinbad, shot to fame in the 1990s from being featured on his own HBO specials, appearing on several television series including A Different World, and starring in the films Necessary Roughness, Houseguest, First Kid, Jingle All the Way and Good Burger. In 2013 Sinbad voiced Roper in the animated film Planes and had a guest role on the adult animated series American Dad! voicing an animated version of himself in the episode “Lost in Space” and returning in 2014 in the episode “The Longest Distance Relationship.”
Gaither Homecoming
Mabee Center (Tulsa) The Gaither Vocal Band got its start in the early 1980s with four guys singing around a piano backstage before a Bill Gaither Trio concert. Gary McSpadden, Steve Green, Lee Young and Gaither were just having fun, harmonizing on “Your First Day in Heaven” when Gaither decided they should try out their new sound on a live audience that very night. The audience went wild and that impromptu performance marked the beginning of an era. Now, for more than a quarter century, the Gaither Vocal Band has created a legacy of award-winning excellence that has forever raised the bar for male harmony. The list of men who have comprised the Gaither Vocal Band over the years reads like a who’s who among the gospel music industry’s best-loved voices. Always at the helm has been Gaither, who has led the group out of his personal passion for great harmony and his genuine desire to bring meaningful music to a hurting world. And the Grammywinning, chart-busting success of the Gaither Vocal Band has far exceeded his wildest expectations.
Aug. 2
Big Splash Goes Pink
Big Splash Water Park (Tulsa) A sun-filled afternoon is in store for the entire family at Tulsa’s largest outdoor water park. Admission for the event
is $15 for swimmers, and $9 for non-swimmers. Activities include a pink raft race in the wave pool, ducky pull and wet tutu slide competition. While there enjoy Oklahoma’s largest and only water roller coaster or chill in the lazy river. If slides are your thing, choose from three that twist and twirl with four-story drops. 13 For the adrenaline junkies, lay back, cross your arms and legs and drop 72 feet on the Silver Bullet.
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Easton Corbin
Osage Event Center (Tulsa) Corbin is the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two consecutive singles reach No. 1 with “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It.” Billboard named him as the Top New Country Artist of 2010.
Aug. 6
Chiodos and Blessthefall
Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) A leading force in the metalcore genre, Arizona quintet blessthefall have spent years taking their message globally with a body of work more impressive than the last. Their Awakening (2011) album achieved their best sales to date hitting No. 32 on the Billboard Top 200. Noted as Alternative Press’ most anticipated album of 2013, the band commissioned producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, Of Mice & Men) to record Hollow Bodies. Never before recruiting outsiders, the band enlisted the help of friends to feature three guest vocal spots on Hollow Bodies,
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BOK Center (Tulsa) Touring in support of his No. 1 selling release To Be Loved, Michael Bublé has been called one of the most likeable performers on Earth. Bublé’s current tour is his biggest stage production to date and sold out 40 cities in 2013. His stage show is propelled by a string of smash hits including “Close Your Eyes,” “It’s A Beautiful Day,” “Haven’t Met You Yet,” “Home,” and “Everything,” along with his distinctive interpretations of classics like “You Make Me Feel So Young” and “Young at Heart.” While Bublé commands top ticket prices, his shows are still very much for everybody, a trademark that has ensured his viability in a pop landscape that is increasingly driven by concert revenue.
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including Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red, Jesse Barnett of Stick To Your Guns, and electro-rock sensation Lights. Throughout the album’s 11 charging tracks, Hollow Bodies is blessthefall’s reinvigorating approach to an already impressive catalog and career.
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Chiodos, which takes its name from the brain trust behind Killer Klowns from Outer Space, in an American posthardcore band that has gained a cult following with releases such as All’s Well that Ends Well and Devil.
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National Snaffle Bit Association World Show
Expo Square (Tulsa) The National Snaffle Bit Association brings together horses and riders from all over the country for its annual world show. This competition of pleasure horse events includes horsemanship, equitation over fences, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, hunter hack and more. Riders and horses from all different classes compete at this nearly weeklong event.
Aug. 8
Old Time Saturday Night
Downtown Pawnee Old Time Saturday Night in Pawnee welcomes anything with wheels to its car show and exciting celebration. You’ll have the chance to see everything from painstakingly restored classics to farm trucks at this auto show. Bring your own street rod, 4x4, motorcycle or sports car and put it on display for everyone to see and admire. The event has something for everything. In addition to cars and motorcycles, there will also be live music and games for kids in the downtown area. Come hungry and get your fill of delicious barbecue during the cook-off. Every kind of smoked, grilled and charbroiled meat is waiting for you to sink your fork into it.
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Powwow of Champions
Mabee Center (Tulsa) The ORU Mabee Center will come alive in a colorful expression of dance, drum music and song as members of tribal nations from around the country gather to honor, strengthen and share traditions with each other and the general public at this year’s Powwow of Champions. Over 300 dancers, dressed in full Native American regalia, will participate throughout the weekend in ceremonies and dances, including awe-inspiring grand entries, intertribal dances and dance competitions. The grand entries mark the beginning of the powwow sessions, led by the Eagle Staff and a Native American color guard. The procession of American Indian dignitaries and dancers is a brilliant and constantly moving sea of color circling the arena to the rhythmic beat of drum and song. It’s impossible not to move with the rhythm of the drum and be caught up in the energy. In the competitive dance sessions, dancers use the whole arena to exhibit their skills with grace and finesse while attempting to catch the judges’ eyes with their personal style, footwork falling on the beat of the music and striking dance clothes. The powwow will also feature arts and crafts including an excellent selection of traditional and contemporary jewelry, turquoise, artwork, Kachina dolls, beadwork, paintings, pottery, quality handcrafted items, books and music. Traditional foods will be a prominent with fry bread, corn soup and Indian tacos available as well as many other tempting and tasty items.
Bill Cosby Aug. 7
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Bill Cosby is, by any standards, one of the most influential stars in America today. Whether it be through concert appearances or recordings, television or films, commercials or education, Bill Cosby has the ability to touch people’s lives. His humor often centers on the basic cornerstones of our existence, seeking to provide an insight into our roles as parents, children, family members, and men and women. Without resorting to gimmickry or lowbrow humor, Bill Cosby’s comedy has a point of reference and respect for the trappings and traditions of the great American humorists such as Mark Twain, Buster Keaton and Jonathan Winters. On the day Twitter announced that Bill Cosby “died,” he tweeted a photo of himself wearing one of his trademark colorful sweaters from an old episode of The Cosby Show. The message was clear: not only was the trailblazing comedian still very much alive, he was also not ready to let his haters have the last laugh. Twitter hoaxes aside, there are very few haters in the realm of Cosby, an out-and-out visionary whose seminal ’60s comedy albums were the lifeblood for a generation of comics who leaned on his every word. I Started Out as a Child (1964) and To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With (1968) have influenced so many now-established comedians they’re practically required listening for anyone preparing to tell jokes on a stage. His latest book, I Didn’t Ask to Be Born (But I’m Glad I Was), sums up what the rest of us are thinking.
Barenaked Ladies Aug. 8
River Spirit Casino (Tulsa) After a decade of mainstream success in their native Canada, the Barenaked Ladies finally hit big in America with their fifth album, Stunt, and its No. 1 smash, “One Week.” A deliberately silly hybrid of pop and rap, the song and its accompanying video were unavoidable during the summer of 1998, establishing the Ladies as the biggest Canadian crossover act since Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan. In 1997 the live album Rock Spectacle provided the group its first hint at U.S. success; although it only made it to No. 108 on the album chart, two of the album’s songs cracked the Hot 100—the bittersweet “The Old Apartment” (#88) and “Brian Wilson” (#68). When Stunt was released the following summer, it debuted at No. 3.
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In 2000, Barenaked Ladies released Maroon. Although it didn’t produce a hit on the level of “One Week,” the song “Pinch Me” climbed to No. 15. The band also penned the theme song for the hit CBS series The Big Bang Theory.
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the annual Jay Cruise Night encourages visitors to bring their own lawn chairs, pull up a seat along Main and witness as endless numbers of classic cars, antiques, street rods, motorcycles and muscle cars meander their way through downtown Jay. Area radio stations will broadcast the event live as cruise night enthusiasts enjoy concessions and live music, as well as plenty of prizes and drawings. Pick up a t-shirt to commemorate the event and head over to downtown’s courthouse square after the cruise to see awards given to participants.
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Will Rogers & Family Film Festival
Circle Cinema (Tulsa) The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore marks the anniversary of the death of Will Rogers and Wiley Post in 1935 with the Will Rogers & Family Film Festival. On Thursday evening, there will be a reception followed by a screening of Steamboat Round the Bend, which was completed just prior to the trip to Alaska that resulted in a fatal airplane crash. Saturday includes a double feature screening of Too Busy to Work from 1932 and 1935’s In Old Kentucky, which was Rogers’ last completed movie to be released after the crash. Come celebrate the life of this famous Oklahoman and see some classic movies that continue to delight his fans today.
bull the PBR has ever known was conquered. Tulsa is the first event of the second half of the 2014 Built Ford Tough Championship tour so the riders will be strong, ready and anxious to meet their 2,000-pound foes. As the 19th of 27 events this season, the riders will be hanging tough for every second and every point in order to qualify for the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas on Oct. 22-26. The event will feature two of Oklahoma’s favorite PBR cowboys—L.J. Jenkins who makes his home in Porum and Ryan Dirteater of Hulbert. Also scheduled to compete is defending PBR Tulsa event champion and defending PBR World Champion J.B. Mauney and five other PBR world champions including Silvano Alves (2011, 2012), Renato Nunes (2010), Kody Lostroh (2009), current No. 1 bull rider Guilherme Marchi (2008) and Mike Lee (2004). Electrifying rookies Gage Gay and Tanner Byrne, along with Matt Triplett and veterans Sean Willingham, Kasey Hayes and Cody Nance, are also expected to be in the lineup. The BOK Center also will be the site of the ninth stop on two-time PBR world champion bull Bushwacker’s farewell tour. Earlier this year in Oklahoma City, Bushwacker’s owner Julio Moreno announced that his bull would be retiring after the PBR world finals in October.
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BOK Center (Tulsa) In 2013, the BOK Center in Tulsa was the site of one of the greatest moments in Professional Bull Riders history when J.B. Mauney met Bushwacker for the ninth time and recorded an 8-second, 95.25-point ride neither will soon forget. Fans who were lucky enough to be in the audience will always remember when the greatest
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Les Misérables Aug. 8-24
Tulsa Performing Arts Center Theatre Tulsa presents the epic musical saga of hope, redemption and triumph that has inspired millions the world over. Sara Phoenix directs an 80-person cast led by Tulsa’s most powerful voices as they tell a gripping story with mesmerizing staging and music. Les Misérables is a sung-through musical based on the novel of the same name by French poet and novelist Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with an English-language libretto by Herbert Kretzmer. This production of Les Misérables includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars” and “Bring Him Home.” After premiering in London’s West End, Les Misérables opened on Broadway in 1987 and ran until 2003, making it the fifth longest-running Broadway show in history. The show was nominated for 12 Tony Awards and won eight, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Set in early 19th-century France, it is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving 19 years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his starving sister’s child. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew after a kindly bishop inspires him by a tremendous act of mercy, but a police inspector named Javert relentlessly tracks him down. Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period in France, where a group of young idealists make their last stand at a street barricade.
Earth, Wind & Fire Aug. 9
Brady Theater (Tulsa) Innovative yet popular, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing, Earth, Wind & Fire changed the sound of black pop in the 1970s —their encyclopedic sound topping Latin-funk rhythms with gospel harmonies, unerring horns, Philip Bailey’s sweet falsetto, and various exotic ingredients chosen by leader and producer Maurice White. Unlike their ideological rivals, the down and dirty but equally eclectic Parliament/ Funkadelic, EW&F have always preached clean, uplifting messages. Formed in 1969, Earth, Wind & Fire’s second album, Head to the Sky, went to No. 27 (pop charts) and No. 2 (R&B) in 1973, starting a string of gold and, later, platinum albums. In 1975, That’s the Way of the World yielded the Grammy-winning “Shining Star.” The band moved up to the arena circuit with elaborate stage shows that included such mystical trappings as pyramids and disappearing acts. Since their inception, Earth, Wind & Fire have sold over 19 million albums. From rhythm and blues, soul, jazz, Latin, and pop to rock, funk, disco, gospel and African, the expansive band touches on all the genres with their current tour that features founding member Verdine White on bass, a stellar three-piece horn section, lead singer Bailey and longtime member Ralph Johnson. Although the band released Now, Then & Forever in 2013—the first new studio album from band since 2005’s Grammy-nominated Illuminations—the set list focuses mostly on the group’s popular hits including the top 10 disco anthem “Boogie Wonderland,” “Sing a Song,” “Shining Star” and “My Promise.” Bailey, who handles some of the drumming duties including on “Shining Star,” shows that at 63 he can still reach the high notes on crowd favorites like “Reasons.”
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AUGUST HAPPENINGS Michael McDonald and Toto Aug. 15
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Michael McDonald, known for his soulful baritone singing style, and the members of Toto are old friends, dating back years prior to the singer’s appearance on Toto’s “I’ll Be Over You,” from 1986’s album Fahrenheit. Toto members Mike Porcaro, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather collaborated with McDonald on his gold certified solo debut If That’s What It Takes.
Few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of Toto. As individuals, the band members can be heard on an astonishing 5,000 albums that together amass a sales history of a half a billion albums. With over 35 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, Toto remains one of the top-selling tour and recording acts. They are the benchmark by which many artists base their sound and production, and they continue to transcend the standards set by the entire music community, being simply synonymous with musical credibility. They are pop culture, and are one of the few ‘70s bands that have endured the changing trends and styles, and more than 35 years in to a career enjoy a multi-generational fan base.
Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Influenced by Ministry, Anthrax, Twisted Sister and Living Colour, Sevendust has played genres like alternative metal, post-grunge, heavy metal and nu metal since forming in 1994. For their most recent album, Time Travelers & Bonfires (2014), the gold-selling hard rock stalwarts re-recorded six classic tracks acoustically and cut another six new acoustic numbers. Despite inception at different moments over nearly two decades, all 12 tracks converge upon one distinct journey. It’s a ride that the Atlanta outfit invited fans along for as well. Those same supporters had been urging Sevendust to cut an acoustic album since 2004’s live CD/DVD, Southside Acoustic Double-Wide. In the midst of supporting their ninth effort, 2013’s Black Out the Sun, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Music Albums chart the band initiated a PledgeMusic campaign to fund what would eventually become Time Travelers & Bonfires. The response proved overwhelming, to say the least. Within 60 days of a planned 130-day campaign, the band exceeded 155 percent of its goal, offering incentives ranging from dinner with the members to a jam session at a pledger’s home. The album title itself reflects its two halves, with the Time Travelers being the old songs and the Bonfires representing the new ones
Nickel Creek Aug. 20
Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) This year marks 25 years since the formation of the Grammy-winning roots-music trio Nickel Creek. Violinist Sara Watkins, mandolinist Chris Thile, and guitarist Sean Watkins agreed that they should commemorate this milestone with at least a few concerts, a festival date here or there, and maybe an EP of new tunes to play at the shows. But when they convened in June 2013 for a few days of writing, their creative synergy returned with a vengeance. These practically life-long friends immediately realized they had an album’s worth of tunes in hand. After the close of their Farewell (For Now) tour in 2007, Nickel Creek was not actually contemplating a break-up, as many in its large fan base feared. These still startlingly young band-mates simply needed some time to grow up, musically and personally, away from the glare of the spotlight they’d shared since they were kids. Watkins and Thile were merely 8 when they and the 12-year-old Watkins played their first gig as Nickel Creek at a San Diego pizza parlor. After 10 years of work on the contemporary bluegrass circuit, the prodigious trio landed a deal with the independent Sugar Hill Records, championed by violinist Alison Krauss, who would produce Nickel Creek’s first two releases, the self-titled 2000 debut, and the 2002 follow-up This Side, which garnered a Best Contemporary Folk Album Grammy. Nickel Creek’s third studio album, 2005’s Why Should the Fire Die?, was a more ambitious effort, prefiguring the expansive solo work to come individually from these musicians. It was produced in part by Eric Valentine, whose credits in punk, alt rock, and pop made him the least likely—but somehow just right—candidate for the job. Last fall he reunited with the band in Los Angeles to record A Dotted Line, which they completed in less than two weeks, channeling the same sort of artistic energy that marked those initial days of writing in New York.
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McDonald belongs to an elite group of blue-eyed soul vocalists—Van Morrison, Rod Stewart, Daryl Hall—whose sound is recognizable after a mere two notes. Much like the members of Toto, McDonald was a sought after session player in Los Angeles in the ‘70s. Aside from his hits with The Doobies as well as a solo artist, McDonald lent his voice to records by an A-Z of artists, including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, Joni Mitchell, Vince Gill, Grizzly Bear and Holy Ghost. Meanwhile, his solo career in the ‘80s and ‘90s zoomed from success to success on the wings of evergreen hits like “I Keep Forgettin’,” “Sweet Freedom,” “On My Own” (a duet with Patti LaBelle) and the Grammy-winning duet with James Ingram “Yah Mo B There.”
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Over the course of four Steely Dan albums, from Katy Lied to Gaucho, McDonald became an integral part of the group’s sound contributing backing vocals on classic tracks like “Rose Darling,” “Any World That I’m Welcome To” and “Peg.” In 1976, as a member of The Doobie Brothers, McDonald really hit his stride artistically with Takin’ It To The Streets. Channeling his Motown and R&B roots through a more relaxed West Coast sensibility, his songs had a laid-back groove and emotional immediacy that record buyers and radio embraced. And at the heart of it all, there was that unmistakable voice.
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AUGUST HAPPENINGS Aaron Neville and Dr. John Aug. 22
River Spirit Casino (Tulsa) Aaron Neville is equally known for his solo career as well as a being member of the famed Neville Brothers. Neville is classified as one of the seminal soul singers, reminiscent of Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye. By blending soul and R&B, Neville has been able to capture audiences worldwide. Neville’s hit songs include “Tell It Like It Is,” “Everybody Plays the Fool” and “Don’t Know Much” with Linda Ronstadt. He has worked with the who’s who of the music industry including Trisha Yearwood, Chaka Kahn, Mavis Staples and many more.
His voice and knowledge of keyboards had lead him to play with other musical greats as Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Allen Toussaint, The Meters and John Hammond, Jr. Dr. John collaborated with Sam Auerbach of The Black Keys on his latest album, Locked Down, which was released in 2012.
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Performing Arts Center (Broken Arrow) As a fourth grader at Vandever Elementary School in Broken Arrow, Kristin Chenoweth starred in that school’s production of Oklahoma! This month the Tony-winning superstar comes back to town for two nights of incredible music. Although classically trained—she earned a bachelor’s degree in musical theater and a master’s degree in opera performance from Oklahoma City University—Chenoweth has climbed the heights of fame with work in television, movies, Broadway and the world of music with her impressive range, stellar stage presence and likable, humble personality. And while she is at home in pop and old standards, she has won great acclaim for her comedic gifts as well. “It’s a career that’s just taken off—that I didn’t even realize was going to happen,” she says. “I love concert work. It’s very demanding, but it’s so rewarding. You pick your own material. It’s your show. It’s just an amazing experience.” In November 2010, she was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for her achievements. She won a Tony Award for her role as Sally Brown in the Broadway musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. She is also celebrated for originating the role of Glinda in Wicked, which also earned her a Tony Award nomination. In 2010, she appeared as Fran Kubelik in Promises, Promises alongside Sean Hayes. She won an Emmy Award for her performance as Olive Snook in the television dramedy Pushing Daisies. Chenoweth is also known on TV for playing Annabeth Schott in The West Wing, and most recently as April Rhodes in Glee, a role for which she was Emmy-nominated in 2010 and 2011. She also had her own TV series, Kristin. Her film credits include Bewitched, The Pink Panther, Running With Scissors, Stranger Than Fiction, Four Christmases and RV. Since its opening in 2009, the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center has been a place not only to bring world-class entertainment to Broken Arrow, but to also act as a launching pad for Broken Arrow public schools’ students who have set their sights on making a career in the performing arts. One individual who has been on both sides of the fence is Chenoweth, Chenoweth’s accomplishments were honored by her hometown in the summer of 2012 with the naming of the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre, complete with a visit and a memorable one-night-only concert event.
Ottawa County Free Fair
Fairgrounds (Miami) Join thousands of festivalgoers at this free county fair that will feature nightly livestock shows, commercial exhibits, food vendors and a wide variety of grandstand events in the main arena. Bring the kids for the nightly carnival and enjoy rides that twist, turn and spin. Take a break from the excitement of the carnival and head inside to browse through numerous vendor booths in the Ottawa County Fairgrounds exhibit hall. Plenty of arts and crafts will be displayed and available for purchase. Take a spin on the popular Ferris wheel, or hit the food booths for corn dogs, turkey legs and more. The fair’s midway will be filled with food vendors and don’t miss the fair’s annual rodeo and horse show.
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Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In
Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch (Oologah) Watch more than 100 small aircraft fly in and land on the 2,000-foot grass airstrip on the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, located just east of Oologah and bordering Oologah Lake. This event celebrates Will Rogers and Wiley Post’s many contributions to aviation. Bring your own lawn chairs, talk to the pilots and see their planes up close. Other festivities include children’s activities like a petting zoo and giant inflatables, a Cherokee storyteller, a classic car show, food vendors and free tours of the Will Rogers Birthplace home and Amish barn.
Nanyehi
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Nanyehi is the story of Nancy Ward, a legendary woman who was first honored in the 18th century as a Cherokee war woman, but then as a peacemaker during the American Revolution. The musical is written by Nashville-based, awardwinning songwriter Becky Hobbs and playwright Nick Sweet. It will feature New York-based actress Michelle Honaker in the title role. This show is all ages.
Aug. 22-23
Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-Off
Downtown Tulsa More than 50 teams of grillers from across the region compete to cook the best steak in Oklahoma. After the competition, the largest steak dinner in Oklahoma invites patrons to purchase a 16-ounce rib eye steak dinner. Free samples of grilled appetizers will be tasted throughout the afternoon, while a car and motorcycle show and live music will provide entertainment for all ages. Serving lines for dinner will open at 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 22-23
River Rumba and Regatta
Three Forks Harbor (Muskogee) Enjoy a weekend of fun on the water in Muskogee. Try your hand at building a cardboard boat with family and friends, complete with decorations and flair, or come out just to witness the handmade boats float down the river. On Friday night, enjoy the parade of boats and a harbor party, then on Saturday morning head out to the regatta. Watch as the boats race while the construction of each boat is tested.
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Dr. John’s presence oozes New Orleans about as much as his music does. Despite hitting spells of strictly commercial successes, the eclectic Dr. John always remained a wild and free Louisiana spirit. His music combines blues, pop, jazz as well as zydeco, boogie-woogie and rock ‘n’ roll. Dr. John is perhaps best known for his hit songs, “Right Place, Wrong Time” and “Revolution.”
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Conquer the Gauntlet Obstacle Race
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Tulsa Raceway Park Conquer the Gauntlet is an insanely fun 4 mile obstacle course and adventure race that features over 25 obstacles. Held at Tulsa Raceway Park, this event will begin at 8 a.m. with new waves coming onto the course until noon. Throughout the race, you’ll come face-to-face with taxing obstacles like climbing over walls, crawling through mud and slogging your way through water 1 to 5 feet deep. Conquer the Gauntlet will challenge you mentally and physically, but those who complete the event will be given a t-shirt and bragging rights. Anyone over 14 may sign up to Conquer the Gauntlet. People of all shapes and sizes have conquered the gauntlet; don’t let your fears get the best of you. Whether you run, walk, crawl, or are drug across the finish line, it’s not about how fast you complete the race, but simply that you give it your all and leave everything on the course. This course is not for the common man. The 25-plus obstacles are designed to test every aspect of your character—your arms will be burning, your legs will be shaking, your body will be telling you to quit. If you’re looking for the ultimate test, you’ve found it. Show your character. Enhance your commitment. Connect with your community. Who doesn’t want to climb over walls, crawl through mud, and be absolutely wild every once in a while?
Lion’s Club Arena (Sallisaw) Bring the family and enjoy the annual Sallisaw Lion’s Club Rodeo, an event that consistently draws over 5,000 people each year. This IPRA championship rodeo showcases some of the county’s elite athletes in rodeo competition. Witness as talented cowboys and cowgirls compete for thousands of dollars in prize money in bareback, saddle bronc, barrel racing, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and bull riding. As an added bonus, the Sallisaw Lion’s Club Rodeo will also feature a handful of non-traditional rodeo events. Secure your spot in the stands and cheer as contestants compete in events such as wild cow milking, mutton bustin’ and a calf scramble.
Invitational Rodeo and Festival | Aug. 8-9 Bob Arrington Arena (Okmulgee) Okmulgee’s Invitational Rodeo is the nation’s oldest African-American rodeo, one of the state’s longest running rodeos and one of the largest African-American sporting events in the nation. Entertaining audiences since 1956, the rodeo also features a festival and parade. Several vendors set up to serve the crowd food, refreshments and souvenirs. There will also be arts and craft booths.
Cowboys of Color Rodeo | Aug. 23
Expo Square (Tulsa) At the Green Country Cowboys of Color Rodeo, competitors go head to head in rodeo style events for the chance to be named champion in their event. This rodeo even features the popular Pony Express. Cleo Hearn, a calf roper from Seminole, Okla., had a fine rodeo career in the days when white cowboys dominated the sport. By and large, they still do; of the 10,000 or so Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association members only about 120 are African-American. Hearn founded the Cowboys of Color rodeo series as an outgrowth from the Texas Black Rodeo Cowboys Association to prepare African-American, Hispanic and Native American cowboys to compete in professional rodeos.
Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo | Aug. 27-30
American Legion Rodeo Grounds (Vinita) The Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo, a PRCA sanctioned rodeo held each year in Vinita, will feature all of the exciting rodeo events fans have come to expect. Grab a seat at this year’s rodeo and enjoy the eight main events. Created in 1935 in honor of the memory of Will Rogers, the rodeo has become one of the biggest and best rodeos in the region, attracting top cowboy champions from across the nation and offering thousands of dollars in prize money.
Living Legends Rodeo | Aug. 30-31
Jim Shoulders Rodeo Arena (Henryetta) This outstanding International Professional Rodeo Associationsanctioned rodeo, in its 21st year, pays tribute to all rodeo cowboys of Oklahoma. Watch cowboys compete in traditional rodeo events including bull riding, tie-down roping and team roping. The Living Legends Rodeo represents the finals of the IPRA Twister Series. Championship titles will be on the line at this extraordinary event. Known as the Babe Ruth of rodeo, Shoulders won his first bull riding competition at 14 and competed until his retirement due to injury at 42.
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AUGUST HAPPENINGS Hillsong Worship Aug. 23
Mabee Center (Tulsa) In support of No Other Name, the Hillsong Worship team is making less than 20 stops this summer. Celebrating 30 years of ministry, Hillsong Church is focusing on pioneering, seeking to do so on the ancient foundations of God’s word and the bedrock of the centuries of faithful men and women who have built the church. Standing on a long line of music legacy, Hillsong has brought to the church songs such as “Shout To The Lord,” “Mighty To Save,” “Hosanna,” “Cornerstone” and “Forever Reign.”
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BOK Center (Tulsa) Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will look to keep his number one ranking intact when he faces the fifth-ranked Rafael dos Anjos in a five-round main event that will headline UFC Fight Night. Henderson is coming off his second consecutive win since losing his title to Anthony Pettis in August 2013, as he submitted Rustam Khabilov in the fourth round in Albuquerque on June 7. That same night, dos Anjos delivered one of the most impressive wins of his UFC career as he stopped Jason High in two rounds, putting him at six wins in his last seven bouts.
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Colt Ford Aug. 23
Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) The former professional golfer is used to adversity, taking country music by storm at a time when Nashville labels deemed him not pretty enough and country radio sees him as too distinct to add to their playlists. The fact that Colt Ford is hard to categorize is exactly why he’s been successful. His fans appreciate his diverse musical talents by the boatloads, as a visit to one of his shows will prove.
Colt’s list of guest superstars on his latest album, Declaration of Independence, is an impressive one. Jason Aldean, for whom Colt co-wrote the smash “Dirt Road Anthem,” lends his vocal talents to “Drivin’ Around,” while Jake Owen adds his unique spin on “Back,” the album’s first single. “Jason and I tried to do songs on the last two records and we just hadn’t found the right song,” Ford says of the duet with Aldean. “As soon as I heard this one I knew it was the right song. It’s fun. It’s Jason being Jason and me being me.” His collaboration with Darius Rucker on “Way Too Early” is another of the album’s highlights. Meanwhile, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn fame guests on “All In” and label mates Montgomery Gentry add their distinctive gusto to “Ain’t Out Of The Woods.” Those familiar with Ford’s lotta-fun-legacy shouldn’t be surprised that Declaration of Independence is chock-full of good time anthems and left turns. That Ford has seen little love from mainstream media and radio only heightens his resolve to get his music in the hands of his fans. “I’m definitely an underdog,” Ford admits. “There ain’t no question about that. Everything about me says I shouldn’t be able to do what I do.”
Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger Drive-In (Miami) Make a stop along the nostalgic Mother Road at Waylan’s Ku-Ku Drive-In, home to some of the best burgers on Route 66, to meet and greet fellow car cruisers and to begin your trek down the historic American highway. Or, bring the whole family out to watch the classic cars go by and enjoy the car cruise festivities, including live music and games. Door prizes will be given away and trophies and dash plaques will be awarded.
Aug. 26-31
Tulsa Reining Classic
Expo Square (Tulsa) The Tulsa Reining Classic is an action-packed display of equestrian skills. Watch cowboys and cowgirls compete for titles such as developing horse futurity, non-pro futurity, open futurity, ranch open derby and more. It even includes a youth evening, rookie level and team challenges. Cheer for your favorites as they take to the arena and compete while keeping you on the edge of your seat. As it begins its second decade, the popular show continues
Educational opportunities have been expanded at Tulsa this year. Non-pros can take advantage of free horsemanship coaching from AQHA professional horsewoman of the year Jackie Krshka. Krshka’s winning record as an exhibitor and coach translates to winning tips for exhibitors. Then it will be time for an informative session with celebrated trainer and judge Terry Thompson, who will provide insight that will help attendees learn exactly how their runs are evaluated and give tips on how to maximize their arena performances. The younger set is not forgotten, and multiple world champion equestrian Katy Krshka returns to Tulsa by popular demand to spearhead the youth reining horsemanship clinic and class. There’s also a youth evening on Aug. 29, complete with lead line reining and youth freestyle. Plus, a new walk/trot class has been added and short stirrup riders (10 and under) will ride for a circuit champion buckle.
Aug. 29-31
Ottawa Powwow and Celebration
Adawe Park (Miami) Join members of the Ottawa tribe for dancing and family fun during their annual celebration. This event is hosted by the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma and continues the tradition of holding no-contest dancing, but instead offers dancers ample opportunities to relax, dance and have fun. The Ottawa Tribal Powwow includes a variety of activities including gourd dancing, war dancing, stomp dancing and other social dances. This event charges no admission and is open to the public. Adawe Indian Park also offers plenty of camping space and RV electrical hook-ups.
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to focus on the horses, the exhibitors and the show experience. Unfortunately a large group of previous attendees won’t make it to Tulsa in 2014, as they will be in Normandy, France, representing the United States in the World Equestrian Games.
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Hillsong Church’s popularity in Christian praise and worship music stems from the inauguration of the Hillsong Conference in the late 1980s and the first publication of choruses written by Hills CLC members, especially Darlene Zschech. Their first live worship CD The Power of Your Love was released in 1992. Since then, live praise and worship albums have been produced each year. Other music series include the Worship series, United, Youth Alive, Hillsong Kids and Instrumental series. They have also released two Christmas albums and several compilation albums
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AUGUST HAPPENINGS KISS and Def Leppard Aug. 29
BOK Center (Tulsa) There have been few bands that have weathered as many storms as Kiss and Def Leppard and managed to survive.
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Fresh off of their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (and the release of Kiss 40, a compilation which includes one song from each of their previously released records), Kiss embarked on their 40th anniversary tour and will be putting on their usual spectacular show when they hit the BOK Center. The shows so far on the 42-stop tour have included all the pyro and explosions that have made their live performances legendary as well as the makeup, magic, and mayhem that have made them one of the hottest bands in the world.
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Kiss will always be known, above all else, as the band without a face. Until 1983, when the group removed its distinctive comic-book makeup, the four members’ faces supposedly had never been photographed (although pictures of them applying their makeup for an early photo session ran in Creem magazine in the early ‘80s). Theatrics and basic hard rock have been a main calling card for Kiss, who were one of the biggest-selling acts of the ‘70s and who inspired the Kiss Army, as fans refer to themselves. The quartet formed in the heyday of glitter and rock theater, and it set out to define, at first, evil cartoon-character personas, highlighted by Gene Simmons’ bassplaying, fire-breathing, tongue-wagging ghoul. The group was founded by Simmons and star-eyed rhythm guitar-playing frontman Paul Stanley, who met in a band in 1970. They found Catman drummer Peter Criss through his ad in Rolling Stone. After rehearsing as a trio, the group took out an ad in the Village Voice
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Shortly after Pyromania’s release, the band embarked on its first world tour. MTV, undeniably a factor in the band’s U.S. success, began airing “Bringin’ on the Heartbreak,” and within the next few years virtually all the band’s videos (beginning with Pyromania’s “Rock of Ages,” “Photograph,” and “Foolin’”) would go into heavy rotation. In early 1987 the band finally completed work on the long-awaited Hysteria, which spun off six top 20 singles: “Animal,” “Hysteria,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Love Bites,” “Armageddon It” and “Rocket.” Though some longtime fans and critics found it disappointingly poppish, on the verge of bubblegum, that change in direction no doubt contributed to it selling over 16 million copies worldwide and topping the U.S. chart for six weeks. Another No. 1 album, Adrenalize also spawned a flurry of hit singles including “Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad,” “Let’s Get Rocked” and “Make Love Like a Man.” Although 1995’s Vault went on to sell close to two million copies, its successor, Slang, which added industrial and even touches of soul to the musical mix, did not fare as well. The band retreated to its classic ‘80s pop-metal style on Euphoria. In 2013, after a period of highs and lows, milestones and misfires, the band settled into a Hard Rock Hotel residency before joining up with Kiss for the tour.
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Formed in 1977, the group’s second album, High ‘n’ Dry was the first of a string of platinum and multiplatinum albums, selling over two million copies. By early 1982 the group had reentered the studio to record Pyromania, which would eventually sell a phenomenal 10 million copies. Midway through the recording, founding guitarist Pete Willis was fired for alcoholism and replaced by Phil Collen, formerly of Girl. At the same time co-lead guitarist Steve Clark was beginning a slide into the extreme alcohol addiction that would eventually kill him.
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In the beginning a chart-breaking debut album, tours with more established heavy-metal bands, and pinup good looks made Def Leppard one of the leaders of the ‘80s British heavy metal renaissance. The members, barely out of their teens when their first album debuted, soon became one of the most consistently successful pop metal groups of the decade and beyond.
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Various Locations (Tahlequah) The Cherokee National Holiday in Tahlequah celebrates the signing of the Cherokee Nation Constitution in 1839. This annual event is a celebration of Cherokee heritage and cultural awareness. The Cherokee National Holiday attracts visitors from across the United States as well as from around the world. The three-day holiday is full of activities for all ages, from traditional Native American games like cornstalk and blowgun shooting, marbles and stickball to tournaments in sports like basketball and softball. Many other events will take place during the Cherokee National Holiday, including a parade, children’s events and a car show. Vendors will offer authentic Native American products such as food, artwork, pottery, blankets and other unique items. The highlights of the celebration will be the intertribal powwows, held on both Friday night and Saturday night.
Aug. 29-31
Jana Jae Fiddle Camp and Music Festival
Civic Center (Grove) Attend the festival and witness as fiddlers of all levels and ages come together in a learning experience with master instructors and performers. Classes include demonstrations and instruction, as well as learning to play with groups and before an audience. All acoustic musicians are welcome. Other workshops presented are flat-pick guitar, back-up guitar, mandolin, cello and spoons. This event will feature bluegrass music, swing and more. Learn from the best area musicians in individual and group sessions, then stick around for RV and tent camping, fishing and boating on Oklahoma’s beautiful Grand Lake. The festival will also feature special appearances by fiddle groups, master fiddlers and top-contest fiddlers.
Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and kick-off party Friday evening, meet old friends or make new ones, and make sure to practice for the workshops and amateur fiddle contest. This event will also feature a fish-fry, as well as open stage jam sessions and informal “pickin’ party.” Groups and individuals are welcome to perform on Snider’s Camp Stage.
Aug. 31
The Gala of the Royal Horses
BOK Center (Tulsa) For the first time, riding master Rene Gasser and creator and producer for Gala of The Royal Horses will be bringing his world-renowned equestrian tour to North America. Following in the family footsteps of seven generations, Gasser has recreated a show for this tour only previously seen at the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain. The royal horses of Europe are some of the most celebrated in history, favored for centuries by royalty, equestrian riders and bullfighters and this performance will celebrate the tradition, athleticism and grace of these revered creatures. Along with the magnificent stallions, Spanish flamenco dancers will feature in authentic vibrant costumes accompanied by the mellow notes of a guitar to bring the sights and sounds of Spain a heartbeat away. In the south of Spain, the tradition of flamenco dancing is rivaled only by the tradition of breeding fine Spanish horses. According to Gasser, “the breeds have been featured in portraits with European royalty, used in multiple movies and are extremely popular among riders, world-wide.” Gala of The Royal Horses will feature a number of performances involving the Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian breeds and the event is dedicated to showing off the amazing beauty and maneuvers these horses are capable of including the stunning maneuvers once used on the battlefield.
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BOK Center (Tulsa) Formed in 2002 by Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins, the band achieved commercial success on MySpace as an unsigned act and released their debut set Dreaming Out Loud in 2007. The album included the smash single “Apologize,” which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide. The band’s sophomore album, 2009’s Waking Up, produced three singles: “All the Right Moves,” “Secrets” and “Good Life.” OneRepublic released their third studio album, Native, in March 2013 where it debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Influenced by The Beatles and U2, OneRepublic is known for sprinkling cover songs—“Stay With Me,” Moby’s “Run On,” Extreme’s “More Than Words” and even Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”—throughout their shows and the Tulsa stop should be no different. The set list for the current tour, though it spans seven years of music, doesn’t feel disjointed or nostalgic when hitting biggies such as “Apologize.” From stacking an encore with new material to dropping their biggest hits near the middle of the show, the band doesn’t really follow the “save the best for last” mold most groups with canon-overshadowing hits fall into. The arrangements are seamless and the sound is big enough to fill the pavilion on verbose sing-a-longs and dialed back for the gospel-infused performance of “Preacher.” Tedder isn’t a typical front man, whether this is intentional or not. He doesn’t outshine his band mates in his performance style, and he doesn’t distract from the songs with ego.
Delbert McClinton Aug. 28
Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) The venerable Delbert McClinton is a legend among Texas roots music aficionados, not only for his amazing longevity, but for his ability to combine country, blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll as if there were no distinctions between any of them in the best time-honored Texas tradition. A formidable harmonica player long before he recorded as a singer, McClinton’s career began in the late ‘50s, yet it took him nearly two decades to evolve into a bona fide solo artist. A critics’ darling and favorite of his peers, McClinton has won two Grammy awards to date and countless fans across the globe.
Gary Allan Aug. 30
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Allan made his debut on the U.S. country music scene with the release of his single “Her Man,” the leadoff to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale, which was released in 1996. A second album, It Would Be You, followed in 1998. Allan’s third album, Smoke Rings in the Dark, was his first platinum album. Its successors, Alright Guy (2001) and See If I Care (2003) were all certified platinum as well, while 2005’s Tough All Over and 2007’s Greatest Hits were both certified gold. A seventh studio album, Living Hard, was released later in 2007. Overall, Allan’s nine studio albums and greatest hits package have produced 26 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including four that reached No. 1 including “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys,” “Nothing On but the Radio” and “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).” With a voice that is described as raspy and unpolished, Allan’s sound is heavily influenced by the Bakersfield scene, especially Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. He prefers this sound to that of the more pop country that is prevalent on country radio. Because his sound is different from many of the current crop of country singers, as their sound is considerably more pop or rock, Allan has, at times had difficulty getting radio to play his singles.
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Allan Houser Although known for his sculpture, Oklahoma artist Allan Houser (Apache, 1914–94) began his career as a painter. This exhibition honors the 100th anniversary of Houser’s birth with a look at his influence on Native American painting and sculpture from the 1940s through the ’70s. Houser’s work can be found at the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the National Portrait Gallery and in numerous major museum collections throughout the North America, Europe, and Japan. Additionally, Houser’s Offering of the Sacred Pipe is on display at the United States Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
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In 1898, Claude Monet (1840-1926) exhibited works from a series of paintings entitled Mornings on the Seine to great critical acclaim. These paintings were the culmination of the artist’s lifelong investigation of the visual and expressive potential of light and his long-standing attachment to the river Seine. The exhibit examines Monet’s abiding fascination with the Seine by tracing his life along the iconic French waterway, both chronologically and geographically. During his career, Monet used the Seine as his testing ground for documenting on canvas the transformative effects of light and atmosphere. He produced many ethereal, evocative, and poetic paintings of the meandering river, which remained his favorite subject and also provided solace throughout his life.
Beginning with scenes of leisure activities, modern life, and cityscapes along the Seine, the presentation culminates in the ethereal works from the painter’s famous Mornings on the Seine series. The canvases provide an intimate look at the Seine, a subject essential to Monet’s identity as an artist. The celebrated river captivated Monet more than any other theme, inspiring a vast number of paintings and surpassing even his defining series of water lilies by more than 100 works. To view Monet and the Seine, special exhibition tickets are required at $6 per visitor in addition to regular museum admission. Museum members and youth 17 and younger are free but will need to request tickets upon arrival.
This beautiful exhibition brings together more than 50 paintings on loan from prestigious international collections such as the National Gallery of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. Presented in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts, this exhibition sheds both a scholarly and poetic light upon one of the great masters of French Impressionism.
Beauty Within Charles Loloma (Hopi, 1921–91) was a jeweler who revolutionized Native art by creating innovative pieces using non-traditional materials and techniques. For instance, he used gold and sapphires as well as silver and turquoise in his one-of-a-kind jewelry. Loloma was also a painter, printmaker, and ceramic artist. This exhibition showcases Loloma’s many talents, bringing together prints, and ceramic
pieces in addition to some of his most creative and influential pieces of jewelry. Loloma had many accomplishments across the globe. He won first prize in the Scottsdale National Indian Art Exhibition seven years in a row. He had two shows in Paris. In Japan he was the artist in residence in 1974 and was also commissioned to make a piece for the queen of Denmark. His achievements inspired other Native jewelers such Jesse Monongye.
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pon walking into Russo’s Coal Fired Italian Kitchen, you feel instantly welcome in the warm yet modern restaurant. Being softly serenaded by Sinatra or assorted Italian jazz artists soothes the soul as you settle in to enjoy some of the freshest, most authentic Italian in Tulsa.
Growing up in New York with an Italian mother constantly cooking, it is no wonder the three Martinez brothers Richard, George and Tony always dreamed of opening a restaurant. The brothers went their separate
Houston might seem like an odd place to draw inspiration from for an Italian restaurant, but that is exactly where the idea for Russo’s originally took root. Richard was traveling through Houston and happened upon one of the famous Italian chef Anthony Russo’s pizzerias. He was so impressed by the freshness and quality that he
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knew this was the direction the brothers needed to take for their own restaurant. Tony handles all things directly related to the restaurant as general manager, while George and Richard provide the marketing and funds. Tony takes pride in the freshness and quality of the ingredients that go into Russo’s recipes and they are definitely done justice.
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Russo’s amazing menu has everything from salads to pizza, pastas, and everything else in between. With so many choices of appetizers and insalatas, it’s impossible to make a wrong choice. If the classic Caesar salad has grown boring, Tony personally suggests the Cavolo Nero. This tantalizing salad boasts black kale mixed with their homemade Caesar dressing, crispy prosciutto, pine nuts and Gorgonzola cheese. Another house favorite and personal suggestion from the GM is the spaghetti di mare. This sinful seafood spaghetti is beautifully plated with three clams, three mussels, three large shrimp, Russo’s secret seasoning and a house made sauce. Pair this pasta with one of the many Italian red or white wine choices that is sure to please. The pizzas here are not to be missed either, whether feeding the whole family or enjoying a personal piece of pie. The choices of sauces and toppings are sure to please everyone, even the
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Guilherme Marchi begins hunt for second world title in Tulsa when second half of PBR season kicks off in the BOK Center. By Justin Felisko
Yes, the 2008 world champion was beyond excited to win the marquee PBR event and its $100,000 payout for the first time in his career. However, he made it clear that when the PBR returns to Las Vegas, this time to the Thomas & Mack Center on Oct. 22-26 for the Built Ford Tough World Finals, he hopes to end the season on top as the 2014 world champion. “I never give up,” Marchi says. “I hope I’m still leading after the Finals.”
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Everything you want to do, do with your love, do with your heart, do with your blood and you will be successful.
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It was a fitting end to the first half of the season. Marchi, who began the PBR’s 13week summer break as the No. 1 rider in the world, was one of the most consistent riders on tour and sat atop the world standings for 11 of the final 12 weeks of the first half. Marchi’s mission for his second world title begins on Aug. 15-16 in Tulsa, with the Express Employment Professionals Classic at the BOK Center. The summer has been a time of rest for the 32-year-old after he injured his right PCL on the first night of Last Cowboy
Standing when Kujo bucked him off in 3.69 seconds. His knee felt further discomfort after Bushwacker bucked him off later in the weekend. “He bucked me off so hard with a lot of power that when I hit the ground I twisted my knee,” says Marchi. He later met with Dr. Tandy Freeman in Dallas, who advised Marchi to take 10 weeks off to rest his injured knee. However, Marchi wound up riding his way to a Round 1 victory on June 27 of the Silvano Alves Invitational in Pilar do Sul, Brazil, when he made 8 seconds aboard Carro Chefe for 90.5 points. Although, he then decided to withdraw from the event after feeling soreness in his knee after the ride and ended up helping out in the arena as a safety rider roping bulls. “I got on that bull and I was feeling good, but the next day it felt sore and I told Silvano I am not going to get on,” says Marchi. “I was scared to hurt my knee more and didn’t want to lose my season over there.” The knee has since improved and the 11-year BFTS veteran expects to be fully healthy for the second half kickoff in Tulsa.
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uilherme Marchi pumped his fists and hollered in jubilation toward the crowd at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas as he capped off the 18-event Built Ford Tough Series first half by winning The Last Cowboy Standing in May.
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Age: 32 Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 Years Pro: 15 Bull Attempt & Ridden: 62/33 Points: 7235.18 Dollars Won: $249,717.86
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Age: 32 Height: 5-8 Weight: 175 Years Pro: 8 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 50/31 Points: 6761.75 Dollars Won: $185,377.67
3 Joao Ricardo Vieira Age: 30 Height: N/A Weight: N/A Years Pro: 2 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 61/26 Points: 6619.43 Dollars Won: $183,605
Mike Lee Age: 31 Height: 5-8 Weight: 140 Years Pro: 13 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 50/22 Points: 6141.18 Dollars Won: $119,120.42
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Silvano Alves
Age: 26 Height: 5-7 Weight: 150 Years Pro: 6 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 62/30 Points: 5693.62 Dollars Won: $76,125.19
“Everything you want to do, do with your love, do with your heart, do with your blood and you will be successful,” Marchi says. “That’s why I have success right now and ride good because I love what I do. Everything I have come from bull riding.” Marchi has since looked driven and committed to winning the second world title of his 11-year career. He finished the first half with six top-five finishes and 11 top-10 finishes. It won’t be easy though. There are plenty of riders gunning for his top spot. 2004 world champion Mike Lee, who as of July 21 was fourth in the world standings, cut Marchi’s lead atop the world standings in half this summer and the 31-year-old is another bull rider—like Marchi—proving that experience and veteran savvy can make up for any lack of youthfulness they have since lost.
season surge, such as the heroic effort put forth by J.B. Mauney last year when he stormed from 10th in the world standings to win his first career world championship. Mauney’s historic come-from-behind performance for his first career world title began right here in Tulsa when he ended Bushwacker’s PBR record BFTS consecutive buckoff streak (42) by making the 8-second mark aboard the legendary bovine inside the BOK center for 95.25 points. Much has yet to be decided this season and all eyes will be on Marchi during the second half to see if he can ride his way to the world title and its $1 million bonus, or if another one of the PBR’s top 35 riders in the world has what it takes to claim the ultimate prize in all of professional bull riding. “I am riding good this year, more than maybe when I won my first buckle,” Marchi concluded. “I hope I win that second buckle. I know it’s not easy and I know it’s not over yet. I know I have a long way to go, a lot of bulls to ride.”
“I have the heart to do it,” Lee says. “I am 31 years old now, and I feel like I am riding better than I ever have and I am having more fun than I ever have—and that’s kind of weird.” After a slow start to the 2014 season, twotime world champion Silvano Alves, fifth in the world standings, begins the second half of the BFTS within striking distance of his third world title, as well. Then of course, as Tulsa fans can attest too, there’s always the chance of a late-
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Age: 23 Height: 5-7 Weight: 160 Years Pro: 3 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 55/19 Points: 4940.08 Dollars Won: $91,321.87
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The Method Four judges rate each rider and each bull on a scale from 1-25. Those points are added together and divided in half to reach a rider score and a bull score of between 0-50. Those numbers are then combined to reach a final ride score between 0-100.
The Bull The bull always receives a score, even if the rider is bucked off. His score is based on his degree of difficulty. Judges look for drop in the front end, kick in the back, spin, and direction changes (as contrasted with spin, this means changes to movement forward or backward, or left to right).
The Rider A rider only receives a score if he lasts the required 8 seconds. Judges look for control—the ability of the rider to successfully counter the moves of the bull. Spurring is not required, but tends to
Age: 26 Height: 5-8 Weight: 162 Years Pro: 8 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 53/21 Points: 4752.25 Dollars Won: $145,505.58
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Re-ride If the bull’s performance is sub-par (negatively affecting the ride score) or if a foul occurs during the ride, (the rider is rubbed against the chute, the bull stumbles, the flank strap detaches, etc.) judges can offer the rider a chance to take a re-ride. They will signal a re-ride opportunity by throwing a red flag into the arena.
Winner-Take-All If no rider successfully rides a bull for the full 8 seconds during the championship round, an additional “winner-take-all” round will take place involving the top three riders from the event. If there is a tie, the riders will be selected based upon their world standings ranking. The three riders will climb aboard one more bull each in the “winner-take-all” round in hopes of winning the $11,900 dollars that normally would have been split among the championship-round finalists. The rider with the highest score will win the round. Any points earned in the round will carry over to the world standings. It is important to note, this new format does not change the overall winner of the event, and the rider that is in first place at the conclusion of the championship round will still be named the event winner based on his overall event-average score.
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Kasey Hayes Age: 28 Height: 5-9 Weight: 140 Years Pro: 10 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 49/18 Points: 4562.25 Dollars Won: $77,729.21
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Age: 27 Height: 5-10 Weight: 140 Years Pro: 9 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 56/22 Points: 4474.85 Dollars Won: $62,644.45
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Marco Eguchi Age: 25 Height: 5-7 Weight: 135 Years Pro: 6 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 48/19 Points: 4401.62 Dollars Won: $117,686.67
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A qualified ride is 8 seconds. The clock starts when the bull’s shoulder or flank breaks the plane of the gate. It ends when the rider’s hand comes out of the rope, the rider touches the ground, or the rider’s free arm touches the bull (a “slap”). A successful ride will earn a score of 0-100 points. Scores of 90 points or above are considered outstanding.
demonstrate control, and will add points to the rider’s score.
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Markus Mariluch
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Age: 28 Height: 5-8 Weight: 155 Years Pro: 10 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 52/22 Points: 4400.12 Dollars Won: $56,783.16
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Age: 27 Height: 5-10 Weight: 140 Years Pro: 9 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 42/18 Points: 4384 Dollars Won: $208.763.22
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Valdiron de Oliveira Age: 35 Height: 5-9 Weight: 165 Years Pro: 8 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 55/22 Points: 4211.12 Dollars Won: $89,753.28
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Age: 19 Height: 5-6 Weight: 145 Years Pro: 2 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 46/15 Points: 4191.62 Dollars Won: $100,003.97
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Renato Nunes
Age: 33 Height: 5-7 Weight: 135 Years Pro: 10 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 49/19 Points: 3939 Dollars Won: $101,391.67
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hroughout its history, the PBR has taken the position that there are two great athletes in every 8-second ride. The bulls are treated with as much respect as the human athletes who ride them. And like humans, bucking bulls come in an array of shapes, sizes, and colors, and like humans, their own personalities and talents make them unique. The PBR has a vast number of championship-caliber bulls that compete on the multi-tiered tour structure. The bulls receive impeccable treatment and are often considered to be a “member of the family.” Q: C an any bull compete in a PBR event? A: No. Saying any bull is suitable for PBR competition is like saying that any human athlete is fit enough to compete in the Olympics. PBR bulls are the highestcaliber bucking bulls in the business. Many are products of elite breeding programs that for years have been fine-tuning the important role that genetics play in producing a great bucking bull. Q: W hat does the average bull weigh? A: The average bucking bull weighs approximately 1,600-1,700 pounds. PBR bucking bulls very rarely weigh less than 1,200 pounds but can weigh as much as 2,000-2,200 pounds. Q: W hat is the lifespan of a bucking bull? A: Bucking bulls often live well into their teens, which would be considered geriatric for any bull. Though a bucking bull may often be in his prime as an athlete around age 5 or 6, many bulls buck past the age of 10. When they retire from competition they’re often used as sires in bucking bull breeding programs. Q: What makes a bull buck? A: The success of bucking bull breeding programs around the world has proven that genetics are the most prevalent factor in determining a bull’s desire and ability to buck. The bulls will kick their hind legs out at the height of their bucking action in an effort to dislodge the flank rope that encircles their body. The flank strap helps create a more uniform, less erratic bucking performance, which helps prevent bulls from injuring themselves. The flank strap is positioned around the bull’s flank, in front of their hips. The bull’s bucking has absolutely nothing to do with irritation to the genitals as some uneducated detractors would attest. Care is taken to ensure that the genitals are not involved as that would
adversely affect the performance of the bulls. Q: What is a bull rope? A: The bull rope is what the bull rider hangs on to throughout his ride. It is wrapped around the chest of the bull directly behind the animal’s front legs. At the bottom of the rope hangs a metal bell designed to give the rope some weight so that it will fall off the bull as soon as the rider is bucked off or dismounts the animal. The bell has smooth, round edges and does not harm the bull in any way. Q: D o the spurs worn by a bull rider cut or scratch a bull? A: Bull riders wear spurs that are required to have dull, loosely locked rowels (the wheel-like part of the spur that comes into contact with the animal). The spurs help a rider maintain his balance by giving him added grip with his feet. The spurs do not cut or scratch a bull’s hide, which is seven times thicker than a human’s skin.
BUCKOFF BAD BOY Like Secretariat leaving the gates, there is a lot of weight being thrown around at a pretty rapid speed when Shepherd Hills Tested blows out of the chute. By Justin Felisko
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91.5-point effort by Kasey Hayes in Colorado Springs, Colo., and only twice in 38 outs on the BFTS in the past four years. According to PBR Director of Livestock Cody Lambert, Shepherd Hills Tested is one of seven or eight bulls that could make a serious push for the world champion bull title this year.
Normally, on the Built Ford Tough Series, he is usually back in his pen as two-time world champion bull Bushwacker is taking such a lap around the arena to the roar of the crowd. Yet with no Bushwacker in attendance at the Touring Pro Division event, Shepherd Hills Tested was the star of the show, ready to buck later in the evening as a $1,000 bounty bull. However, by the time the 2014 Built Ford Tough World Finals arrive this October, Shepherd Hills Tested may be able to earn himself a victory lap or introduction on the BFTS-level next year if he is able to claim his first world champion bull title. While Shepherd Hills Tested finished with an average marking of 43.67 points in nine BFTS outs in the first half, he posted three consecutive scores of 45 points or higher prior to the summer break, including a 45.75-point marking at Last Cowboy Standing when he bucked off Renato Nunes in 5.92 seconds. He has been ridden just once this year, a
Shepherd Hills Tested has simply been a workhorse for D&H Cattle Company. Last year, he compiled a career-high 26 outs at PBR and professional rodeo events. He also posted a career-high 13 BFTS buckoffs for a personalbest average marking of 45.48 points. Over the past four years, he has 74 total career outs, while, in comparison, Bushwacker has 79 outs in the past six years. Bushwacker, who won the ABBI World Champion Classic Bull title in 2010, is certainly in a league of his own and will be the favorite to win his third world champion bull title; but Tested has proven to be no easy out for riders. “He has a lot of miles on him and is a big, big bull,” Lambert says. “He is bigger than Bushwacker, not as tall, but heavier. He has a bucking style that will get most guys because he bucks up hill. He has the forward motion that it feels like you are riding a buffalo, where the rear end is down and the front end is up.” The roughly 1,700-pound bull is also so wide that his shoulders barely fit inside the bucking chute. Not only is he a larger bull, but it is his initial explosion when leaving the bucking chute that can begin to unseat the strongest of riders.
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Tanner Byrne Age: 22 Height: 6-4 Weight: 160 Years Pro: 3 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 27/14 Points: 3638.41 Dollars Won: $74,808.06
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Stormy Wing Age: 25 Height: 5-6 Weight: 145 Years Pro: 5 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 49/15 Points: 3604.37 Dollars Won: $85,950.47
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Shepherd Hills Tested, with his championshipcontender strut and all, was clearly fired up and ready for his first action since bucking off J.W. Harris at the J.W. Hart PBR Challenge in Decatur, Texas, on May 31.
Stock contractor H.D. Page, whose family ranch is located in Dickson, Okla., understands that it will be up to Shepherd Hills Tested to beat Bushwacker at this year’s world finals. Bushwacker isn’t going to just stroll off into the sunset of retirement without putting forth his best performance.
Age: 24 Height: 5-8 Weight: 160 Years Pro: 3 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 49/24 Points: 3856.25 Dollars Won: $67,638.05
Age: 33 Height: 5-10 Weight: 140 Years Pro: 15 Bull Attempt/ Ridden: 50/20 Points: 3915.75 Dollars Won: $79,205.40
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he rain was heavily falling at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds when Shepherd Hills Tested burst into the arena dirt and stared off into the crowd on a cool July 4 night in Estes Park, Colo. The 2012 world champion classic bull looked left and right, before sending a face full of snot and water high into the Colorado air as he sprinted toward the left side of the arena during his introduction to the crowd.
“He is incredibly strong and gets stronger as he goes,” Lambert says. “He is just as determined to buck guys off as Bushwacker is. He is not going to let anybody steal a ride on him. They are going to have to do everything perfect on him. If they get a little bit out of shape, they are not going to hang on to the side.”
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All Guts, Little Glory Working together as one cohesive unit, timing and positioning are crucial for the bullfighters who sacrifice their bodies for the safety of the riders. By Justin Felisko
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here was no time for Shorty Gorham and the bullfighters to think on a Saturday night in Thackerville, Okla., last September. Eduardo Aparecido had just rode Hustle Up for 87 points during Round 2 of the Built Ford Tough Series event and the bovine had the Brazilian pinned up against the chutes. Instantaneously, the PBR’s bullfighters jumped into action with Jesse Byrne forcing Hustle Up away from the defenseless Aparecido and Frank Newsom at the front of the bull’s head enticing him to chase after him instead. Gorham then joined Byrne in pursuit from the rear, their attention now set on helping their fellow bullfighter. Then it happened. In a matter of seconds, Hustle Up reared back his right hoof and leveled Gorham directly in the face. Down went Gorham, his mouth beginning to be coated in red with the bitter taste of blood settling in. Regardless, it didn’t
prevent him from jumping back up as fast as he got knocked down to finish the job at hand.
I think that’s why we are such a good team, because none of us want to be an individual. We want to be a team.”
“Oh, I don’t know, I guess it takes a little guts to be a bullfighter,” says Gorham, a 16-year veteran of the craft. “Whatever it takes to get the job done. It’s kind of like a lineman mentality. They are the ones getting their ass beat up so the quarterback can be a star, but they don’t care, they are not greedy.”
Gorham, Newsom and Byrne have gelled into a cohesive bullfighting team. The trio also uses an unconventional three-fighter style that features one of them acting as a floating bullfighter. It is instinctive nature for the three of them to know exactly where the other two are at all times in the arena. They are after the same goals and read bulls similarly.
The art of bullfighting is much more than just having the physical or mental willpower to stand in front of a 1,500-pound bull or sacrifice your body for the safety of the rider. Yes, those traits are necessary for a bullfighter, but to be one of the best requires proper technique, positioning, timing and team chemistry. Most of all, you can’t be selfish as a bullfighter. It’s not in the job description. That September night in Thackerville is one of many examples of how the PBR’s bullfighters work together as a unit. They are never fighting each other for being in the spotlight. Gorham may have made the highlight reel sacrifice, but it was the quick reaction by Byrne to force the bull away from Aparecido and set up Newsom to finish the job.
It is why positioning and timing are so important to bullfighting. By understanding where you have to be at all times, it helps make it easier for the other bullfighters to focus on their responsibilities, which of course, is to protect the rider.
“If that other teammate can set you up, it makes it easier on everybody,” Gorham says. “It takes a guy in every position for one guy to get in there and finish the job.
In the arena, Gorham focuses on a bull rider’s core throughout the ride to help him get an idea of where his body will end up following the ride or buck off.
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Injuries have derailed some of Douglas Duncan’s goals. But thanks to a rehab-intense summer, Tulsa may provide the perfect opportunity to get back to business. By Keith Ryan Cartwright
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“I am watching that, and that is telling me everything I need to know if that guy is in trouble,” Gorham says. “If he is getting bucked off, where he is going to land because wherever his hips are pointed, that is where he is going.
“I guess there was more going on with it than I thought,” says Duncan, who plans to compete in Tulsa. However, the surgery caused him to miss the back-to-back Brazil events—Americana and Pilar do Sul. Duncan had originally been asked by two-time world champion Silvano Alves if he would be interested in competing at the event Alves hosted during the last weekend of June. Having gone down last year, Duncan was looking forward to returning. A UGUS T 2 0 1 4
“My main deal is if I know where that guys hips are, I know where to be and when. There is no faking the core.”
ouglas Duncan was supposed to be getting ready for what would have been nearly a two-week long trip to Brazil this past June. Instead, the sixth-year veteran of the PBR’s Built Ford Tough Series had to spend the majority of the summer break recovering from a surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left hand.
Vision is also important, and bullfighters have to prepare for where the bull may turn his focus to following a buckoff. Therefore, Gorham will repeatedly switch his eyes from the rider’s core to the bull’s positioning.
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Sometimes it can even be a matter of reacting in the moment, which was the case this year in Nampa, Idaho, when Byrne had to jump to the aid of his brother, Tanner, who was down in the dirt. “A the end of the day, it is all reaction,” Jesse says. “It doesn’t make a difference who is getting on, it is just an in-themoment sort of deal.” Mainly, when Gorham, Byrne and Newsom are doing all of the small things right, and working together as a team, their job can be done pretty easy. That’s what happens when you assemble three of the best bullfighters together against the toughest bulls in the world.
“I was the only American to go last year, but I had a blast,” Duncan says. “I mean, Guilherme [Marchi] and those guys are just as good as they are up here. They treat you very well down there. I don’t know how many more times you get the opportunity to go to a different country and ride bulls.” Instead, the injury-prone rider from Alvin, Texas spent the summer working with trainers at Michael Johnson Performance to overcome yet another setback. Thankfully this one is not nearly as bad as the hip injury he’s dealt with in recent years. In fact, prior to competing on the BFTS, he was once on pace to win the 2009 PRCA title before he suffered a season-ending broken leg. Then came the aforementioned hip issue followed by a hand injury that has affected him since late last season and now the thumb. “It’s frustrating, but I don’t like excuses,” Duncan said. “Every one of these guys deal with injuries, it’s just mine, unfortunately, I’ve had to deal with, but it’s part of being an athlete and part of being a bull rider.” Daniel DeVega is a performance specialist at MJP and worked with Duncan every time inside the McKinney, Texas, facility. “When Douglas walked in we could tell that his injury history was quite interesting,” DeVega says. “What we’ve done since then is we’ve strengthened his hip and we’ve strengthened his wrist and strengthened everything around it and made his core a lot stronger and his lower body stronger.”
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DeVega said the idea was to take the pressure off Duncan’s hips, so that he can ride more efficiently. Like always, the 27-year-old has maintained a “never quit attitude” as he works through his latest issue. Duncan is doing all he can to prepare for the stretch run in hopes of repositioning himself in the top 15 by season’s end.
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Then, of course, communication is extremely valuable for the three bullfighters who have been trusted to protect the lives of some of the bravest athletes on the planet.
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Gangstergrass girls With their first album coming out, the Tulsaarea darlings of The Voice haven’t given up on their dreams of success. By Chris Greer
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the nationally recognized singing group Oklahoma Kids, best friends and duet partners Madi Metcalf (from Jenks) and Alaska Holloway (Broken Arrow) decided it was time to “grow up.” Metcalf began the enrollment process for a Texas college and Holloway moved on as a vocal coach at the Legato School of Music. But then a bribe got in the way.
Madi: Our parents convinced us we should give it [The Voice] a try. Alaska: We didn’t want to do it. We were kind of over TV shows. We made it all the way to the judges’ round of the X Factor before getting knocked out. Madi: And we were just treated terribly. Alaska: It’s a mess and a lot to deal with. We’d decided we’d just sing together on occasion. But our parents said they’d take us to Schlitterbahn Water Park if we’d give The Voice a chance. The girls—Holloway, 19, and Metcalf, 18—grabbed the attention of both Adam Levine (lead singer of the rock band Maroon 5) and Oklahoma native Blake Shelton with a rendition of The Civil Wars’ “Barton Hollow” during the blind auditions in front of the four judges during season six of
the show. Opting for Shelton’s team, Metcalf and Holloway lived in California for weeks while taping segments for the show and working behind the scenes with Shelton on their song writing and craft. While squaring off and belting out The Everly Brothers/Linda Ronstadt “When Will I Be Loved,” the duo lost a heartbreaking televised battle performance to fellow country crooner Audra McLaughlin and were eliminated.
their insight was incredible. It was very fair and a great experience for us.
Preview: With thousands of hopefuls each season, shows like The Voice and American Idol look very intense during the audition rounds.
Alaska: It was tough at first because we were upset about going home. But once we thought more about it, we knew this is what we’re supposed to do. We are 100 percent committed to us. I didn’t even prepare to go to college. I didn’t take an ACT or SAT. I knew I was going to sing and would do whatever to make that happen.
Alaska: We did an open call in Austin [Texas] and kept advancing through rounds. We never got to the water park though. Madi: The Voice’s procedures were so much better than any other show. Alaska: As individuals we could never make it past the first round for American Idol. For that show, we couldn’t audition as a duo. Alaska: The Voice was definitely a 9.9 out of 10. They only thing that was bad was that we got kicked off. Adam and Blake were super sweet people. Getting
Madi: Blake did follow us on Twitter. Alaska: He only follows the top three from each season, so it’s cool. Preview: Once everyone saw your fate on The Voice, the talk was that you guys were going to go your separate ways.
Madi: It’s all I ever wanted to do. I was going to go to college for vocal and jazz anyway. Preview: So what’s next? Touring? Recording an album? Alaska: This summer we went to North Carolina to play at the Wildfire Music Festival that Vince Gill headlined.
Madi: And we just got finished with our first album and it should be out in August. We cut some of it at Closet Studios in Bixby and the rest in Nashville with Nathan Smith at MainFrame. [Smith has worked with musician like Sara Evans, Lorrie Morgan and Little Big Town.] Alaska: We’re proud of it. It has five originals and five covers. Let’s be honest, people like to hear stuff they already know. Preview: You sang a mix of country and rock on The Voice. What style are you putting on the album? Alaska: When we were recording, one of the people at the studio said we were gangstergrass.
Alaska: We love bluegrass. Can’t get enough of people like Billy Parker and Alison Krauss. We’re all about it.
Alaska: He liked our Facebook page the other day. We almost had a heart attack. Madi: A few of the songs on the album are our life experiences. A few are other people’s life experiences. Alaska: There are a couple of story songs and a few that are really positive. We try to promote a lot of positivity in a life that isn’t always positive. One of the songs focuses on our dream and that we’ll make it happen. Preview: Not to be a downer, but the chances of making it “big,” even with your recently popularity, are slim in the cutthroat music business.
Madi: I can’t image singing without Alaska, but I guess it would depend on the situation. Alaska: It’s not like if someone offered her a recording deal, but not me, that I’d be like no way. We won’t hold each other back from things that might happen. Madi: But we don’t want to leave. And we know we have to make the most of the popularity we currently have. We’ve been trying to stay in touch so that people know we’re still here. Alaska: Strike while the iron is hot. We have some super fans who talk to us almost daily through Twitter. It’s not hard to keep a following.
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Preview: Looking at your Twitter and Facebook pages, you guys have a significant amount of fans so far. Have you had to fend off any freaks yet? Alaska: Not so far, but that’s funny. Madi: We do have the one guy who won’t stop asking us what our shoe sizes are. Alaska: Oh yeah. We don’t know who he is or where he’s from, but he keeps telling us our feet are so cute. Preview: Maybe you should send him a signed flip-flop. Madi: That would be so funny.
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Madi: One day we were singing at the Bluegrass and Chili Festival in Claremore and Ricky Skaggs talked to us and gave us some encouragement. We owe a big thank you to Ricky.
Alaska: Success to me is being able to do what you love no matter what. I’ll be able to sing for pretty much the rest of my life. If that means I’m a stayat-home mom and sing on the weekends that will be fine with me. We might not become major recording artists, but we’ll get to sing. For now, we’re a package deal and ready for what comes next.
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Never sacrificing service or food quality because of the times has allowed Mexicali Border Café to serve Tulsans for nearly 30 years. By Taylor Sides
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n 1987, a legend was born. That legend’s name is Julio Tumatoe. The brainchild of Marshall Kottler, Julio serves as the authority for authentic and delicious Mexican food in Tulsa. Though Julio, himself, is fictitious, the food at Julio Tumatoe’s Mexicali Border Café is about as real as it gets.
For nearly 30 years, Mexicali Border Café has been serving Tulsans Mexican food and margaritas made with only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Originally located at the corner of 71st and Sheridan, Mexicali has since come leaps and bounds. Literally. Today, the only remaining Tulsa location resides
at the corner of Main and Brady in the ever-expanding Brady Arts District downtown. One can also pay a visit to our pal Julio Tumatoe at two locations in Bradenton, Fla. Upon entering the massive, recently remodeled restaurant, one is not only greeted by the friendly hosts, but also by a full-size buffalo head, complete with horns, fur, and sombrero. Set to a backdrop of bright reds, yellows, greens and blues, the décor lining the walls of Mexicali Border Café brings the vibrancy and energy of Mexican culture right here to our own backyard. Melodic horns welcome guests as the music
“Marshall worked at Ninfa’s, a famous chain restaurant in Houston for a while,” Cronheim shares. “He heard about the good market in Tulsa, and decided he wanted to open up his own place, so he took a big chance. He asked where he could get a decent plate of Mexican food in Tulsa, and was sent to Casa Bonita.”
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Tulsa general manger Albert Cronheim was hired the same week Mexicali opened back in 1987, and since then has served as waiter, bartender, caterer, manager and nearly every other job under the roof. Mexicali is a part of his past, present, and
future … much like his long-time friend and restaurant owner, Kottler.
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of our neighbors to the south rings throughout the restaurant. Neon signs glow above head and serve as a pleasant plug for the various beers and tequilas offered at the in-house bar.
With a lack of authentic Mexican restaurants in T-Town at the time, Kottler knew what direction he wanted to take his café.
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“We do it how we’d like to eat it,” says Cronheim. “We never sacrifice service or food quality because of the times. We use the freshest ingredients possible and make it as often as we can.” A true testimony to the special care and attention that is given to each and every plate that comes out of the Mexicali kitchen. Though the menu is extensive, it can be
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specialties and Tex-Mex. According to Cronheim, the number one specialty items are the top shelf tacos. The Mexico City Tacos are three streetstyle tacos in corn tortillas filled with sautéed diced onions, cilantro and your choice of pork, fajita steak or chicken, generously topped with Fresca cheese, and served with pico de gallo, lettuce and guacamole. With as much meat as the fajitas, these tacos aren’t your typical street tacos. The same goes for the always-popular fish tacos, served breaded, grilled or blackened. When it comes to Tex-Mex, the burritos and chimichangas are the way to go … particularly the fajita chimichanga: a large, deep fried flour tortilla filled with fajita chicken or steak, pico de gallo and mixed cheese. This bad boy is topped with your choice of yellow or white queso and served with borracho beans, rice, lettuce, a second helping of pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. That’s just a taste of what to expect at Mexicali Border Café. With everything from quesadillas to fajitas to enchiladas and even fresh salads and soups, there is certainly plenty to choose from. Heck, you can even create your own item. The Mexicali staff members, who have worked for the restaurant for an average of 10 to 12 years, take pride in their menu, and have taken guest opinions and comments to heart, adjusting their menu throughout the years to suit the
changing tastes of their customer base. Aside from daily lunch specials, the staff will often run specials for their regulars. They listen to their feedback because “it’s about what the customer likes, not about what the staff likes,” Cronheim asserts. That’s just one reason why hungry Tulsans keep coming back time and time again. Another very likely reason customer retention is high is the fact that everything is made from scratch, inhouse. The chipotle cream, avocado salsa, and mango pico de gallo are as fresh as it gets. Even the cheese is shredded in-house. “We shred about 700 pounds of cheese a week,” Cronheim says. “And bar none, we have the best salsa in town. Some people come in just for that. In fact, former regulars that have moved away have even requested we ship it with dry ice.” Talk about loyalty. It’s this loyalty that has made Mexicali so successful for so many years. “We have braved the storm and sustained,” Cronheim says of the restaurants resilience amidst an everchanging downtown Tulsa. The general manager went on to share one of the many, and perhaps most important keys to their success … “getting in and out in an hour.” Through proper staffing and a consistent system for seating, the kitchen and the wait staff are able to focus on what’s important: the customer experience. “It’s the customer first, employee second, and money third,” says Cronheim. Be first at Julio Tumatoe’s Mexicali Border Café. Enjoy the summer air from the 30-person patio. Eat to your heart’s content. Indulge in Tulsa’s strongest margarita at only $6.99 or an ice cold six-point Tecate at $2.99. Take advantage of Fajita Tuesday or Enchilada Wednesday and ask about Julio’s multi-level catering service. Whatever reason you visit Mexicali for the first time, it certainly won’t be the last.
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WORTH Devouring The following is a select list of restaurants in the Tulsa and Green Country area. $: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50 Baker St. Pub & Grill
Baxter’s Interurban Grill
Quiet, casual and relaxing atmosphere that also doubles as a place to have fun while enjoying a great meal. Menu features a variety of American cuisine, traditional fare and signature dishes. www.baxtersgrill.com; 717 S. Houston, Tulsa; 918.585.3134 $
Traditional slow smoked BBQ eats in portions such as Sooner Magic, The Option, The Wishbone, Smoked Jayhawk and the Bevo Plate. Twelve locations in the Tulsa and Green Country area. www.billysimsbbq.com $
Billy’s on the Square
A Tulsa tradition since 1984 for great food and great lunch time fun. Located inside the historic May Building. Whether you just need a quick bite to eat, need a carry out order for everyone at the office or need a place to have a party to get the whole gang together, Billy’s has you covered. www.billysonthesquare.com; 5th and Main, Tulsa; 918.583.8703 $
Bluestone Steak House & Seafood
Serving Southwest cuisine for 30 years. Dine on Mexican salads, inventive side dishes including jalapeno cornbread and traditional tacos that include shredded beef, chicken, pork or veggies. www.cafeolebrookside.com; 3509 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.745.6699 $
Cattleman’s Steakhouse
Located inside the Embassy Suites, choose from hand-cut steaks, grilled salmon, crab cakes, grilled corn on the cob and an extensive wine selection. www.tulsa.embassysuites.com, 3332 S. 79th E. Ave., Tulsa; 918.622.4000 $$
Caz’s Chowhouse
Menu reflects a wide variety of comfort foods including salads (house, garden, Santa Fe and Cobb), burgers, catfish, pork sliders, the Great Cazbah (grilled cheese with Jalapeno bacon and tomato), meatloaf, chicken fried steak and a side. www.cazschowhouse.com; 18 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.588.2469 $
Caz’s Pub
Not just an ordinary bar located in the heart of the Brady Art District of downtown Tulsa. Great casual eatery offering delicious fare, drink specials and plenty of tunes piping out of the jukebox. www.cazspub.com; 21 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.585.8587 $
Celebrity Restaurant
Known for their award-winning Caesar salad, this nearly 50-year-old establishment gets it done with old-water lobster tail, steaks and cast-iron skillet fried chicken. Great spot for a casual meal or special occasion. www.celebritytulsa.com; 3109 S. Yale, Tulsa; 918.743.1800 $$
Serving lunch, brunch and dinner, Bluestone offers friendly service and gourmet quality food. Dinner menu includes steak, bone-in pork chop, chicken fried chicken, shrimp scampi pasta and bar-b-qued salmon. www.bluestonesteakhouse.com; 10032 S. Sheridan Road; 918.296.9889 $$-$$$
Chimi’s
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Compadres Mexican Grill
Brownie’s Hamburgers
Cork Wine Café
BGB serves only the best and freshest ingredients. It all starts with their fresh-ground beef patty that is a unique blend of brisket, short rib and chuck expertly grilled to your liking and accompanied by house-made sauces, house-made pickles and fresh toppings. 1730 Utica Square, Tulsa, 918.747.7935 $-$$
Churning out burgers for nearly 60 years, the 1950’s décor only adds to the friendly service, choice eats and frosty root beer. Hand-battered onion strings and freedom fries are the perfect side dishes. www.brownies-hamburgers.com; 2130 S. Harvard, Tulsa; 918.744.0320 $
For over 30 years, has been serving generation after generation of the greater Tulsa community with some of the freshest authentic Mexican food this side of the border. And if you dare, ask the waiter to “Diablo style” your meal. www.chimismexican.com; 918.587.4411 $
Affordably priced meals in a laid back family atmosphere. Menu includes all the staples you would expect to find with tasty twists on tradition in carne asada, pollo loco and chimichanga dishes. Three locations in Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Owasso. www.compadresgrill.com; 918.574.2667 $
Casual atmosphere with unique choices of entrees including orange chicken, double pork chops, seasoned meats, fish and chips and even crème brulee for desert. Even when busy doesn’t appear overcrowded. 8922 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.615.3383 $$
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Billy Sims Barbecue
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A unique spin on the English hangout with a flair for Shepherd’s Pie. Hearty meals in a fun-filled atmosphere. Watch sports while enjoying burgers, nachos, fish and chips and more than 200 distinctive beers. www.bakerstreetpub.com; 6620 S. Memorial, Tulsa; 918.286.2227 $
PICK YOUR PALATE The following is a select list of restaurants in the Tulsa and Green Country area. $: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50
Dave and Buster’s
Menu that combines fun with flavor on dishes like chicken and waffles, bacon-wrapped beef medallions and the chicken goldfingers. Work the food off on their Million Dollar Midway offering hundreds of games for the young and young at heart. www.daveandbusters.com; 6812 S. 105th E. Ave., Tulsa; 918.449.3100 $
Doc’s Wine and Food
Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, check out the creole scramble, eggs nola (with blue swimmer crab cakes and poached eggs), shrimp and grits, bourbon glazed duck, sea scallops and the hangover burger. And if the burger doesn’t do the trick, Doc’s has plenty of other cures including a memosa, bloody mary and sangria. www.docswineandfood.com; 3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.949.3663 $$
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El Chico
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A Mexican food tradition since 1940, the El Chico story began when Adelaida Cuellar’s homemade tamales drew huge crowds at a small county fair in 1926. Her sons opened a cafe in Dallas, following their mother’s recipes for enchiladas with chile con carne sauce. Today, El Chico is still serving topquality Mexican food favorites with fresh new specialties of today. At El Chico, you can treat yourself to delicious, authentic Mexican food. Taste sauces and food prepared from scratch in their kitchens just like mama would have made for her family. www.elchico.com; 9825 E. 21st St., Tulsa, 918.663.7755 $
El Tequila
Owners have created a unique restaurant concept around original recipes that demand fresh ingredients for classics like burritos, quesadillas, nachos and signature sizzling fajitas. Standout dishes include the tequila steak, hot and spicy shrimp, a grilled or breaded white fish and the El Hawaiiano (marinated chicken strips in a bed of grilled and sliced poblano pepper, mushrooms, onions, chunks of pineapple and melted cheese). www.eltequilatulsa.com $
Elmer’s BBQ
Elmer’s BBQ has been a Tulsa landmark for over 35 years with an “It be bad” menu that offers some of the finest and freshest smoked meats available at an affordable price. Sandwich and dinner plates range from one to three meats including chopped/sliced beef or pork, bologna, hot links, sausage, ham, chicken, salmon or turkey. If you’re looking to answer a hungry stomach, go for the famous badwich that features a huge sampling of smoked meats and choice of two sides. www.elmersbbqtulsa.com; 4130 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, 918.742.6702 $
Fat Daddy’s Pub & Grille
Recently remodeled and now completely non-smoking, this south Tulsa hangout offers a great atmosphere, plenty of TV’s to watch your favorite sporting events, pool and live music every Friday and Saturday. A full kitchen that is open 11 a.m.11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday offers a plethora of pub favorites including chicken wraps, reubens, French dips and burgers of many varieties. Other specialties include country-fried steak, fajitas, queso-smothered burritos, salads and pasta. www.fatdaddyspubandgrille.com; 8056 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa; 918.872.6206 $
FirstWatch
The staff begins each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up French toast batter from scratch. Everything is made to
order and no heat lamps or deep fryers are used. Sit down to a pot of coffee and a complimentary newspaper in either of the Tulsa locations. www.firstwatch.com; 8104 E. 68th Street, Tulsa, 918.610.3447; 8178 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918.296.9960 $
French Hen Bistro & Wine Bar
Not easy to find, but worth the effort. Catering to diners looking for something exceptional for over 30 years, the menu includes prime meats, Colorado lamb, fresh fish, unique sauces, soups, cheesecakes and bread pudding. www.frenchhentulsa.net; 7143 S. Yale, Tulsa; 918.492.2596 $$$
Fuji Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar
With two locations in the Tulsa area, partake in over 28 years of dining experience with Big Willie, California rolls, calamari, cream cheese wontons, spicy tuna and a crowd favorite ninja roll. www.fujitulsa.com; 3739 S. Peoria Dr., Tulsa (Brookside), 918.794.4448; 8226 E. 71st St., Tulsa, 918.250.1821 $$
Full Moon Café
Serving up favorites like tortilla soup, fresh-ground hamburgers, crisp salads and chicken margarita, Full Moon Cafe also offers some of Oklahoma’s finest music at night including a live band karaoke. www.eatfullmoon.com; 1525 E. 15th St., Tulsa; 918.583.6666; 411 W. Stone Wood Dr., Broken Arrow; 918.994.6363 $
The Gaucho
Taking the ordinary out of a steak dinner, this Brazilian restaurant balances upscale décor with a casual atmosphere and main courses prepared on a slow-roasting rotisserie and delivered to tables in what seems like an endless stream of servers offering delectable cuts of meats, shrimp and pineapple. www.gauchotulsa.com; 6219 E. 61st, Tulsa; 918.494.0042 $$-$$$
George’s Pub & Grill
Featuring an intense beer selection, nightly specials and fantastic food, George’s is everything you’d want in a neighborhood pub. Locally owned and known for their Thai fish tacos, the food is prepared fresh and can be enjoyed in upstairs seating or on the patio. With so many options for grub and suds, it’s easy to see why George’s is a favorite. 108 N. 1st St., Jenks; 918.296.9711 $
Harden’s
Preparation is the rule when it comes to Harden’s hamburgers. It starts with cutting the onions with a razor blade and keeping the buns a little greasy. Everything is fresh and homemade, from the cole slaw to the cobbler. www.thehamburgerstore.com; 432 S. Sheridan, Tulsa; 918.834.2558 $
The Hen
Called “the Hen’s naughty little sister in Brookside” by the owner, this lively restaurant offers fried oysters, wedge salads, veal meatloaf, cedar plank salmon, beef tenderloin, grilled duck and a great cinnamon roll bread pudding. www.thehenbistro.com; 3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.935.3420 $$$
Hey Mambo
Located in the Brady Arts District, Hey Mambo is a true brick oven Italian restaurant and wine bar where the control of the
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dining experience is placed firmly in your hands. Their mission is to provide delicious cuisine with charming and timely service in a modern and vibrant atmosphere. Dishes include chicken scallopini, a’gnello alla montanara, pescatora, pasta el sol, linguini carbonara and pizza. www.heymambo.com; 114 N. Boston, Tulsa; 918.508.7000 $-$$
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The restaurant is a medium-sized, casual and sophisticated dining lounge, emphasizing West Indian and Jamaican style cuisine that incorporates live music and special events to create an exciting and culturally diverse dining experience. Hibiscus utilizes natural and organic ingredients to create unique and flavorful cuisine authentic to island culture. Additionally, Hibiscus procures its ingredients from local markets and farmers when possible. The bar sports a wide selection of liquors and beers with exotic drink choices and mixes. www.hibiscusbrookside.com; 3316 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.749.4700 $
Hooters
The menu includes hamburgers and other sandwiches, steaks, seafood entrees, appetizers, and the restaurant’s specialty, chicken wings. At the Tulsa location, enjoy all-you-can-eat wings every Monday night after 6 p.m. www.hooters.com; 8108 E. 61st, Tulsa; 918.250.4668 $
In The Raw
Sushi with a pulse. In the Raw sushi features traditional and nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations in addition to a full menu of cooked cuisine. In the Raw sushi has earned awards for the Best Sushi in Tulsa every year since 2001. Two Tulsa locations plus inside the BOK Center. www.intherawtulsa.com; 34th and Peoria, Tulsa; 918.744.1300 $$
Incredible Pizza
All-you-can-eat buffet with over 30 varieties of pizza, baked potato bar, homemade soups, pastas, salad bar and a plethora of desert options. The entertainment offerings include glowin-the-dark mini golf, go-karts, XD theatre, bumper cars, over 100 video games and a jump zone. www.incrediblepizza.com; 8314 E. 71st Street, Tulsa; 918.294.8671 $
Infuzion Ultra Lounge & Bistro
Unwind from your day and relax during piano bar hours and take in the classic music styling of their baby grand piano and hand-crafted artisan cocktails. After enjoying a cocktail, let Infuzion’s executive chef and specialty staff create a one-of-akind dining experience offering a wide variety of menu items that are aimed to please and guaranteed to be unforgettable. Each dish is created fresh daily in their state-of-the-art kitchen. Be sure to pair your dinner with one of their fine wines for a superior dining experience. Thursday through Saturday, Infuzion features live entertainment with rock, country and jazz bands; DJs; and acoustic music. www.infuziontulsa.com; 101st and Mingo, Tulsa; 918.806.8400 $
Jameson’s Pub & Grill
If catching the big game with a few cool brews is your idea of a great time, Jameson’s is a nice go-to spot in south Tulsa. Wide open with plenty of room for the rocking and rollicking groups that fill it up on a regular basis The beer selection is solid and the menu includes tasty bar food favorites, bold burgers, chicken strips and fried pickles. 8921 S. Yale, Suite D, Tulsa; 918.921.3530 $
Jason’s Deli
No artificial trans fats or high fructose corn syrup used to prepare their offerings. The salad bar is enhanced with organic choices and the Reuben is one of the best. Don’t see what you want? Invent your own sandwich on the go. Two Tulsa locations. www.jasonsdeli.com; 1330 E. 15th Street, Tulsa; 918.599.7777 $
Jim’s Coney Island
A family-run business, Jim’s Coney Island offers authenticstyle gyros. Don’t expect a foil wrapped sandwich and it’s a good idea to have utensils within reach as these things come loaded with a healthy helping of meat and veggies layered on a pita. The meat is drizzled with an Italian-style oil and topped off with a large helping of Tzatziki sauce. The meat is grilled so it snaps on the outside and is soft in the middle. The coneys are grilled on a griddle and layered with chili, onions, and cheese. Other menu staples include souvlaki (shish-ka-bob), chili, spinach pie, tabouli and stuffed tomatoes. www.jimsconeyisland.net; 1923 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, 918.744.9018 $
Juniper
Focuses on providing the freshest, local products prepared simply and beautifully. Using hand-selected items sourced from Green Country, Juniper’s menu evolves with the changing seasons, allowing the staff to introduce new and exciting plates with Italian, French, Spanish and American influences. The bar at Juniper focuses on innovation in mixology, utilizing infused vodkas, gins and flavored bitters. www.junipertulsa.com; 324 E. 3rd Street, Tulsa; 918.794.1090 $$
Keo
Offering dishes from a variety of countries in Southeast Asia including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, all made to order using fresh ingredients prepared in traditional manners and served in a full-service atmosphere. Located in Brookside and south Tulsa. www.keorestaurant.com; 3524 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.794.8200 $
Lambrusco’z To Go
Deli dishes available for dine in, carryout or delivery. Popular sandwiches include the Italian beef tenderloin with a garlic cheese melt on ciabatta, old-fashioned meatloaf and the reuben. The white meats are well represented with a ‘cluckin’ pita with pepper jack and a California club of honey maple turkey bacon and avocado. Or build your own 3- or 5-ounce masterpiece. Soups and salads are also available for a lighter meal. www.lambruscoz.com; 114 S. Detroit Ave., Tulsa (Blue Dome District), 918.496.1246; 1344 E. 41st St., Tulsa (Brookside) $
Leon’s
Join them on game days with over 25 TVs to watch your game from any seat in the house. Voted Tulsa’s best sports bar many times. www.eatatleons.com; 3301 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.933.5366 $
Los Cabos
This family of restaurants provides a casual upscale Mexican concept that harkens to the resort feeling of Los Cabos, Mexico with a hacienda feel, and an outdoor cabana bar with live entertainment seven days a week during the spring and summer months. Los Cabos offers a menu that evokes the sophisticated gourmet tastes of Mexico as well as the combination of fresh seafood dishes. The menu was inspired by consumers’ growing taste for more authentic flavors,
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PICK YOUR PALATE The following is a select list of restaurants in the Tulsa and Green Country area. $: Under $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: Over $50
freshly prepared products and value-priced items. The menu is unique by combining traditional recipes with modern flavors including carnitas (slow roasted pork), blackened tilapia, chicken and steak fajitas, tantalizing fresh roasted salsa and traditional cheese enchiladas. Use your imagination to make unlimited combinations through your own creative tastes, or by trying one of their combination platters. www.loscabosok. com; 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks, 918.298.2226; 151 Bass Pro Drive, Broken Arrow, 918.355.8877; 9455 N. Owasso Expressway, Owasso, 918.609.8671 $-$$
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If you’ve got a hankering for grilled cheese done differently, this Brady Arts District joint might fill the bill. This isn’t your grandmother’s lunch staple for sure. Pick from seven different cheeses, a handful of spreads and a trio of bread options. If channeling your inner child isn’t your style, grab a sandwich like the dripped beef with au jus or hummus. Chill in sofas, wingbacks and high-top tables or shoot a game of pool in the lounge. 122 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa; 918.582.4888 $
Maxxwell’s
Serving your favorites with a twist on historic Route 66. Located in the historic Campbell Hotel, Maxxwell’s offers a wide menu from sweet potato tater tots and calamari to a pesto-rubbed veggie sandwich, blackened fish tacos and prime rib. www.thecampbellhotel.com; 2636 E. 11th Street, Tulsa; 918.748.5500 $$
Mexicali Border Café
Serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 1987, Mexicali offers a full menu with quesadillas, appetizers, fresh salads, soups, fajitas and specialty plates. www.mexicalibordercafe.com; 14 W. Brady, Tulsa; 918.582.3383 $
Molly’s Landing
Converted log cabin in Catoosa provides one of the most unique dining experiences in the area. While waiting on one of their succulent steaks, quail or seafood dishes challenge a friend to a showdown on the outdoor chess game. www.mollyslanding.com; 3700 N. Highway 66, Catoosa; 918.266.7853 $$$
Nelson’s Buffeteria
and lomah dairy cheddar and layered with maple bacon and sliced tomato. Red and white wines are served by the glass or bottle. www.palacetulsa.com; 1301 E. 15th St., Tulsa; 918.582.4321 $-$$
P.F. Chang’s
Each dish is prepared to order using the freshest and highest quality ingredients. From their famous lettuce wraps and dumplings to kung pao chicken and pad Thai, balance and simplicity are hallmarks of the Utica Square staple, while explosive flavors in such tiny packages are part of the popular modern take on the reverent Asian cuisine. At P.F. Chang’s guests are surrounded by a unique environment combining influences of Chinese and American cultures. A panoramic, hand-painted mural depicting 12th century China, is visible from the main dining room and commands attention as the restaurant’s centerpiece, while several terra-cotta warriors stand guard. www.pfchangs.com; 1978 E. 21st St., Tulsa; 918.747.6555 $-$$
Polo Grill
The menu changes seasonally and is carefully prepared by an experienced culinary team that chooses selections to take advantage of the availability of fresh meats and produce. Polo Grill has been recognized for its achievements countless times on local, regional and national levels. www.pologrill.com; 2038 Utica Square, Tulsa; 918.744.4280 $$$
Prhyme
Features classic cuts of beef, such as the rib eye, NY strip and filet mignon that is raised and finished in several ways, like grass fed and grain fed prime beef. Seasonal seafood, Australian lamb chops, artistically plated appetizers, classic caviar service and delectable desserts are just some of the tempting tastes also available. www.prhymetulsa.com; 111 N. Main Street, Tulsa; 918.794.7700 $$$
Ricardos
From Chile Relleno and chalupas to a tempting array of chicken quesadillas, beef fajitas and burritos, it’s where the locals go. www.ricardostulsa.com; 5629 E. 41st Street, Tulsa; 918.622.2668 $
Royal Dragon Rio Restaurant and Bar
Formerly Casa Bonita. 918.728.3343 $ Serving Tulsa since 1929 with a cafeteria-style approach, CHINESE BUFFET RESTAURANT you’ll find all the staples of a good breakfast or lunch including meatloaf, roasted chicken, ribs, beans and some of the best Royal Dragon Buffet chicken fried steak you’ll ever eat. www.nelsonsbuffeteria.com; Try their salad bar featuring crab legs and various delicious 4401 S. Memorial, Tulsa; 918.236.4655 $ meats. www.royaldragonbuffet.com; 918.664.2245 $
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This family-owned franchise has a reputation as one of the featuring crab legs, various Russo’s is inspired by the traditional Italian values of family, most authentic Asian restaurants in the area and strives to be delicious meats on our buffet! friends and, of course, food. Their menu delivers delicious menu! meals prepared with a passion for food, fresh a top-quality family destination with a selection of favoritesDragon Grill with special KabobItalian you might find at a classic Hong Kong noodle shop. The sushi ingredients and the goal of providing guests a distinctive 918.664.2245 rolls are one of the main attractions with a large variety of dining experience. Serving quality food since 1978, Russo’s 7837 E. 51st Street styles and tastes featuring yellowtail, tuna, steak, salmon, not only offers up specialty pizzas, but also fresh salads, www.royaldragonbuffet.com shrimp and veggies. The wok and fried rice offerings are soups and homemade pastas. Authentic Italian cannoli, fresh plentiful and reasonably priced. www.nhinja.com; 6746 S. seafood, chicken, veal and flatbread sandwiches are just some Memorial Dr., 918.893.5525 $ of the distinctive dishes on the menu. www.nypizzeria.com; 8941 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa; 918.779.4600 $-$$
Palace Café
Located on the edge of the Cherry Street District, Palace Café offers brunch, lunch and dinner with a wealth of dining choices from roast chicken roulade, scallop linguini and braised beef short rib to lobster ravioli, smoked pork tenderloin and a short rib burger. At lunch tap into your inner child with a grilled cheese deluxe made with house focaccia, mozzarella
S&J Oyster Bar & Seafood Café
Family friendly joint that can be the perfect place to experience the true flair and spice of Cajun and New Orleans culture. Specialties include étouffée, crawfish pie, crab cake, feta salmon salad, catfish, clams and fried calamari. www.sjoyster.com; 308 E. 1st St., Tulsa; 918.938.7933 $
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Shiloh’s
Homemade hot rolls made them famous, but grandma-style cooking keeps them coming back. Make sure you ask for some strawberry rhubarb jam. www.shilohsrestaurant.com; 2604 N. Aspen Ave., Broken Arrow; 918.254.1500 $
Shogun Steak House of Japan
Traditional Japanese hibachi steakhouse where your meal is prepared fresh right before your eyes by showman chefs. Menu includes shrimp, steaks, chicken breast and fresh vegetables grilled to perfection. www.shoguntulsa.com; 6808 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.254.2134 $$
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Located in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District, Sisserou’s restaurant concept is inspired by the colorful cuisine of the island of Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Although inspired by a specific little known island, their menu includes a broader spectrum stylized on authentic Caribbean cuisine with a touch of European and American influences. Entrees include jerk chicken, stewed oxtail, Cuban sandwich, Roti wrap, pork tenderloin, mahi mahi, beef filet, butternut squash soup and red snapper. www.sisserousrestauranttulsa.com; 107 N. Boulder Ave., Tulsa; 918.576.6800 $
Smoke on Cherry Street
Committed to offering a unique and locally centered dining experience, Smoke offers quality food, unique daily specials and a constantly updated menu. Enjoy the comfort, weekly live music and ventilated cigar lounge. www.smoketulsa.com; 1542 E. 15th Street, Tulsa; 918.949.4440 $-$$$
Sonoma Bistro and Wine Bar
New World inspired wine list with over 100 available by the glass. In a backward twist the food, including Californiastyle pizzas, was conceived to complement the wine. www.sonomatulsa.com; 3523 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.747.9463 $
Spaghetti Warehouse
Serves up hearty Italian favorites in a rustic and casual atmosphere. Diners are drawn in by the warm, fresh bread and garlic butter but they stay for Italian favorites like 15-layer lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs. The fare is indulgent and the atmosphere unique at The Spaghetti Warehouse. Enjoy dishes made from scratch and unique items from behind the bar like the Italian wedding cake martini. www.40meatballs.com; 221 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.587.4440 $-$$
Speedy Gonzalez
This local favorite pays homage to Mexico’s bold colors and flavors with its authentic creations and large portions. Chips are made fresh and are endless. Good food (try the shredded pork tacos) at a reasonable price. 2601 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.836.0960 $
Tavolo
Focusing on fresh, healthy, authentic Italian, the menu features modern, innovative plates. Tavolo offers both lunch and dinner options, along with an extensive wine list and traditional Italian desserts. Tavolo is fitting of what most people imagine an upscale, intimate, big-city Italian restaurant to be. The bottom floor has a casual feel at the bar and a cozy, romantic ambiance at the tables. The newly built second floor has a beautiful view of Boston Avenue thru floor-to-ceiling windows. www.tavolotulsa.com; 427 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa; 918.949.4498 $$
Te Kei’s
Combines traditional Asian flavors with the freshest ingredients. Their large appetizer menu features lettuce wraps, calamari, spicy crab cakes, edamame, Korean tacos and coconut chicken tenders. Te Kei’s has several specialty items including their own recipe for chicken noodle soup, Thai chicken salad, Mongolian beef and Pearl’s lemon chicken. Complete your meal at Te Kei’s in Tulsa with one of their decadent desserts. www.tekeis.com; 1616 S. Utica, Tulsa; 918.382.7777 $-$$
Thai Cuisine
Serving hot and fresh delicious Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese food including their specialty, Pho’ Vietnamese noodle soup, this quaint restaurant also serves a variety of different beers, soft drinks and desserts. The restaurant provides a relaxed dining experience. www.thaicuisinetulsa.com; 6380 E. 31st St., Tulsa; 918.949.9377 $
Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano
Fine dining at an affordable price. Ti Amo has been welcoming diners since 1989 to experience the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean in an elegant, hospitable atmosphere. The creations include tender pastas, rustic spices and choice meats grilled to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner at three locations. www.tiamotulsa.com; 6024-A S. Sheridan, Tulsa; 918.499.1919 $$
Tres Amigos
This cantina-style eatery serves up Sonoran-style cuisine and a wide selection of tequilas, margaritas and beers (both Mexican and domestic). Mexican fare includes all the usual staples but with interesting spins on taste and flavor. The pork cochinita pibil tacos take corn tortillas and fill them with pork slow cooked in banana leaves with a grilled pineapple and a cactus salad. www.tresamigostulsa.com; 8144 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918.518.5554 $-$$
Twin Peaks
Serving up made-from-scratch man food, 29-degree draft beer and every big game on 40 man-size HD flat screens. All of this served by friendly and attentive Twin Peaks girls, offering their signature girl-next-door playful personalities. www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com; 7007 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.250.0700 $
Villa Ravenna
Italian owned and operated with an extensive menu, specials and a great wine selection. Specializing in homemade pastas, seafood, wild game and meats. www.villaravenna.com; 6526 A East 51st St., Tulsa; 918.270.2666 $$$
Waterfront Grill
Chef Jimmy Blacketer’s menu was conceived during his travels across the country partaking in some of his favorite dining establishments. The result is a diverse seafood and steak menu featuring hand-rolled sushi, rainbow trout, salmon, tilapia, catfish and Allen Brothers protein cuts from a hickory wood grill. www.waterfrontgrilljenks.com; 120 Aquarium Dr., Jenks, 918.518-6300. $-$$
Zio’s Italian Kitchen
Casual and comfortable, open-air Italian piazza atmosphere designed to provide a fun and entertaining place for parties, informal get-togethers, and evenings out with family and friends. www.zios.com; 7111 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa; 918.252.128 $
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When looking to get fit, do your homework to avoid getting ripped wrong.
veryone knows that eating right and exercising can help you lose weight and live a longer, healthier life. Knowing and doing are two different things, though. A good health club that offers motivational instructors, fun classes and hightech equipment can go a long way toward encouraging you to make these important lifestyle changes. But selecting a health club can be tricky. They all seem to have limited-time specials or free offers if you commit to a long-term membership. Before you sign on the dotted line, however, it’s a good idea to read the fine print and inspect the facilities. Ask friends, co-workers and your doctor for recommendations. Look for clubs that match your interests and budget and are located close to home or work.
Stop by the club at the time of day you will most often be using it. • Is it crowded? • Does it have adequate and well-lit parking? • Are the facility, the changing rooms and the equipment clean? • Are there classes going on in which you would be interested? • Are personal trainers available? • Is the atmosphere friendly?
Find out how the instructors are trained. • Do they have appropriate experience in your areas of interest? • Are they certified by organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Strength and
Following are a few additional steps you should take before joining a health club.
Conditioning Association (NSCA) or the International Dance Exercise Association (IDEA)?
What is the primary focus of the club: weight training, aerobic dance classes, cardiovascular training via resistanceexercise machines, tennis or racquetball, or a combination of the above?
• Can the staff help you develop a comprehensive workout, fitness and nutrition plan and monitor your progress? • Does the club offer a variety of classes, such as aerobics, spinning, kickboxing and yoga? • Does it have special amenities such as a swimming pool, showers, sauna, or tennis and racquetball courts?
• Are family-friendly activities available? • Does it provide qualified childcare?
When asked to sign a membership contract, take it home to review.
• Make sure the contract covers all services and facilities. • Any oral promises should be put into writing. • Examine the total cost and payment schedule, including enrollment fees and finance charges. • Ask about the membership term and early termination fees, especially for instances in which you move or become disabled.
Also remember that most clubs will negotiate with you to win your business. Ask for a noobligation trial membership to see if you are happy with the club.
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Ok-LAKE-homa AUGUST 2014
Eufaula, Grand and Tenkiller are some of the state’s largest lakes—and among its biggest outdoor attractions—but water isn’t the only reason they’re so popular with visitors.
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reathtaking views, serene swimming beaches and endless thrills are just a few of the things awaiting you at one of Oklahoma’s big three. Our stunning state is covered with more than a million surface acres of water, and Tenkiller, Grand and Eufaula are all sure bets for lake fun. Get ready to sink your toes in the sand, cast a reel and soak up some Oklahoma sun at these Green Country lakes as summer comes to a close.
Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees The view of northeast Oklahoma from a parasail 500 feet above the water’s surface is hard to beat, and parasailing is just one of many activities offered at Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees in Grove. Although only about half the size of Lake Eufaula, Grand Lake makes up in amenities for anything it lacks in size. With five park areas situated around
the shoreline, there are plenty of lodging, dining and recreation options.
Known for its friendly lake culture, Grand Lake’s restaurants, lodges, resorts and shops are as laid back as they come. Stay at the Tera Miranda Harbor & Resort, where you’ll have your pick of lodges and cabins
with amenities like equipped kitchens, outdoor decks and a community pool. Tera Miranda’s Quarterdeck Restaurant whips up mouthwatering breakfasts, lunches and dinners for your convenience. Ideally situated in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Grand Lake is the supreme setting for
making memories. Start with watching your children catch their first fish.
A fishing dock, cleaning station and lighted boat ramp make the Honey Creek Area a dream for fishermen angling for bass, catfish, bluegill, spoonbill and crappie.
from certifications to supplies. Real adventure seekers take diving as an opportunity to catch their next meal as Tenkiller is teeming with largemouth and spotted bass and clear enough for spearfishing. If you’re more interested in what’s on Tenkiller’s surface, you may be better suited for a boat rental. Cookson Bend Resort & Marina offers everything from wakeboards to pontoons. Rent a stand up paddle board and sweep your way through the smooth water to find yourself
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Known as the state’s “heaven in the hills,” Lake Tenkiller in Cookson boasts beautiful emerald water, towering rock bluffs and serene shorelines that seem to stretch on forever. A trip to Tenkiller caters to every kind of outdoor enthusiast. Crystal clear water at Tenkiller has made this lake a haven for scuba enthusiasts. An underwater dive park packed with sunken treasures beckons divers year-round. Take a trip to Nautical Adventures Scuba for everything you need to dive
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Even the most enthusiastic lake lovers need some time away
from the water. Grand Lake is just as well known for recreation on land as it is for activities in its sparkling waters. Dry off and head to D-Day Adventure Park and try your hand at paintball, where seven playing fields offer action-packed entertainment. Hogan’s Off Road Park is Disney is the ideal setting for ATV and ORV adventure with five square miles of trails and rock structures. Or, load up the kids and head to Monkey Island Trail & Hayrides where you’ll find guided horseback rides and a petting zoo.
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Whether you desire to speed over the water on skis or watch it shimmer from a parasail, Sail Grand Waterfront has you covered. They rent leisurely pontoons, opulent yachts or fast and furious jet skis. Harbors View Marina, located in the lake’s Duck Creek area, also has plenty of rentals available, as well as an old-fashioned soda and ice cream bar so you can load up on sweet treats before hitting the water.
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surrounded by breathtaking views of rolling hills and sparkling water reflecting a clear blue sky.
separate camping areas crawling with wildlife like deer, quail, dove, geese and rabbits.
There are plenty of activities on dry land in the Tenkiller area. A stay at family resort Fin & Feather gives access to sand volleyball, basketball, tennis, catch-and-release fishing, a playground, shaded disc golf course, enclosed pool and overnight accommodations close to the water. Get closer to nature by pitching your tent at one of Tenkiller State Park’s 144 tent sites scattered between 10
No one goes hungry at Lake Tenkiller, where lakeside dining is a popular summer pursuit. Clearwater Café at Pine Cove Marina is a premier dining spot on the water. The restaurant’s patio boasts umbrellas for shade and twinkle lights for when the sun goes down. Mouthwatering steaks and fresh seafood are just a couple of the options at Clearwater.
Lake Eufaula With 105,500 surface acres and 600 miles of stunning shoreline, Eufaula is Oklahoma’s largest lake and proves to be the perfect setting for swimming, boating, fishing and waterfront camping. The water is the star in Eufaula, where sandy beaches are prime spots for swimming and area marinas rent all types of watercrafts. Cut through the expansive lake on a tube behind a speed boat or go
at a slower pace on a pontoon. The lake is capped on the north and south sides by Lake Eufaula State Park and Arrowhead State Park, each boasting plenty of fun in the water and on the shore. When you grow weary of the water, head back to shore and dry off for a relaxing game of golf at nearby Fountainhead Creek Golf Club or Arrowhead
Golf Course. Eufaula caters to a variety of interests with miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding winding throughout the two state parks. Marinas and bait shops are sprinkled along the shores to ensure successful fishing trips. Crappie, catfish, striper and many types of bass are commonly caught at the lake. Eufaula Lake even has an enclosed, heated dock so the fun won’t stop when warm weather fades. Eufaula is the ideal location for adventure-seeking families. Kids love the Lake Eufaula Damsite ATV Trail and parents love the wide variety of kid-friendly activities. The Deep Fork Nature Center puts youth face-toface with area landscapes and wildlife, and the nearby Yogi
Bear’s Jellystone Park, Camp & Resort boasts paddle boats, miniature golf, a pool and a sand volleyball court. When the sun sets, tuck into a tent at one of the nearby campsites. The Belle Starr Campground on the east side of the lake is a popular option where you can enjoy a waterfront site complete with picnic tables, grills and comfort stations. With more than 150 RV sites between the two parks, there’s plenty of space to bring your own RV for a more luxurious camping experience.
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SHOWTIME Guardians of the Galaxy | Aug. 1
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From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy expands the Marvel cinematic universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a tree-like humanoid; the deadly and enigmatic Gamora; and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand-with the galaxy’s fate in the balance. Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Aug. 8
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get another go-round in this live-action revamp that concerns the kung-fu fighting squad’s humble beginnings when they were affected by a radioactive substance, giving them strength and knowledge, as well as abnormally growing them to human size. Cast: Megan Fox, Alan Ritchson, Will Arnett
What If | Aug. 8
What If is the story of medical school dropout Wallace who’s been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend? Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Adam Driver
The Expendables 3 | Aug. 15
Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team come face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill … or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end the Expendables, but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet. Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Mel Gibson
The Giver | Aug. 15
The haunting story of The Giver centers on Jonas, a young man who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with The Giver, who is the sole keeper of all the community’s memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community’s secret past. With this newfound power of knowledge, he realizes that the stakes are higher than imagined—a matter of life and death for himself and those he loves most. At extreme odds, Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all; a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before. The Giver is based on Lois Lowry’s beloved young adult novel of the same name, which was the winner the 1994 Newbery Medal and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Cast: Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For | Aug. 22
Weaving together two of Frank Miller’s classic stories with new tales, the town’s most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more notorious inhabitants. Cast: Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, Josh Brolin
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