August 2019 (Vol. 33, No. 8) by Preview 918

HAMILTON WHERE TO DINE

THE LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA MUSICAL-CHANGING HIT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD FINALLY ARRIVES IN TULSA

W H AT TO D O

WHERE TO FIND IT

WHEN IT’S HAPPENING

AUGUST 2019

ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHLINES

IT’S NOT EASY BEING A FEARLESS FUNNY WOMAN IN COMEDY

WORRIED SICK

BUILDING A TOOLBOX OF SELF-HELP STRATEGIES CAN HELP MANAGE ANXIETY SYMPTOMS WITHOUT LIVING IN FEAR

DANCING QUEENS

MAMMA MIA! IS AN ABBA-INSPIRED MEDITERRANEAN VACATION WITHOUT AIRPORTS OR PASSPORTS

JOIN US IN DIVING FORKS FIRST INTO THE HOTTEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN THE AREA

NICKELBACK SPIN DOCTORS BRIAN SETZER BRYDE WELLTOWN BREWING DILLY DINER KIRIN KUTS 4 KIDS

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J U S T V I S I T I N G ? L I V I N G L O C A L? W E ’ V E G O T YO U C O V E R E D.

M FROM THE MAYOR As mayor of Tulsa, it is my honor to welcome you to our great city. Whether you’re visiting, or have deep roots here, I invite you to take time to explore our beautiful city and discover all the things that set us apart from other cities. I highly recommend Preview 918 as your go-to guide to navigate our incredible city. For more than 30 years, Preview has covered the 918, offering Tulsans and visitors alike the inside scoop to area restaurants and cafés, lodging, local attractions and events, world-class entertainment venues, tourist destinations, and unique shopping venues that are bound to please and delight. Our city is home to the world’s greatest collection of western art at the Gilcrease Museum as well as Italian Renaissance displays at the Philbrook Museum. It’s a treasure trove for lovers of architecture from mid-century modern housing to the downtown Art Deco District and our iconic BOK Center, designed by the internationally acclaimed architect César Pelli.

Tough bike racing, the Tulsa Run, the Route 66 Marathon and the NCAA basketball tournament. The Tulsa area offers more than 80 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails for a great way to see Tulsa. Tulsa is also a city on the move. In 2018, we opened the Gathering Place. The Gathering Place is a world class riverfront park designed to welcome all to a vibrant and inclusive public space that engages, educates and excites. I’m pleased so many of you have made your home in Tulsa. If you’re visiting our city, please enjoy your stay here. I also want to invite you to come back often to experience opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. In the meantime, you can find out more about Tulsa by visiting cityoftulsa.‌org.

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FEATURES 40

WALK THIS WAY

ON THE COVER

In Tulsa, learning how to navigate roadways properly can be the difference between life and death.

RHYTHM 28 THE OF A NATION STARTER: 16 CONVERSATION NICKELBACK

Love them or hate them (and there are plenty on both sides), Nickelback is undoubtedly one of the most popular and profitable rock bands of the 21st century.

A show about young rebels grabbing and shaping the future of an unformed country, Hamilton makes its resonant history by changing the language of musicals with a mix of contemporary street talk, wild and florid declarations of ambition, and liberating tunes.

30 GREEK TO ME

Mamma Mia! is like a Mediterranean vacation without airports or passports, built around the chart-topping hits of the 1970s Swedish pop group ABBA.

34 STARTER: 18 CONVERSATION SPIN DOCTORS

ABSOLUTELY HER-LARIOUS

While comedy is primarily a maledominated field, the margins are becoming narrow as more women find their funny inner voices.

Thirty years. It’s a rock ‘n’ roll eternity for bands that fly its tattered flag. Revisit the class of 1988, and the casualties are piled high. But the surviving Spin Doctors have never been a band for backslaps and selfcongratulation.

Most of us wish we had more hours in a day, but maybe finding more time is as simple as discovering where you are wasting time or not being as productive as you can.

76 I YOLK UP FOR THIS

Whether you are looking for a reconnect brunch with the girlfriends or some carb-filled fuel to break a hangover, these Tulsa-area restaurants have you covered.

82 DOWNTOWN DECADENCE

Unlike some diners where the aesthetic beauty and tradition come at the expense of food quality, Dilly Diner takes great pride in checking all the boxes. Come here for the soul-satisfying comfort food (including all-day breakfast), but be sure to stay for the desserts.

FROM 86 BEAST THE EAST

With so much care put into providing quality, beautiful, artistic food, you will come away from your visit to Kirin feeling that a mystical, benevolent beast has blessed you.

STARTER: 22 CONVERSATION BRIAN SETZER

Whether playing large clubs, theaters, casinos, or festivals, Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot knows how to capture an audience’s attention and turn the show into an interactive exchange of energy.

42 TIME BANDITS

THE GOLD STANDARD

The Meadow Gold District roots itself firmly in Route 66’s historical past, its vibrant present, and an eye toward the future.

90 SOUL-COAXING DISHES OF DELIGHT

Crispy fried chicken, peach cobbler and collard greens are staples, but the heart of Southern cuisine is more diverse than ever at Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant.

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines brunch as “a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch.” That means it’s the best of both worlds — bacon, eggs, pancakes, mimosas, bloody marys, fresh fruit, spring green salads, stacked sandwiches, wraps and a whole host of specialties you can’t get at other times of the week. Why would you even think about having a bowl of oatmeal when there are so many more delectable choices? In this issue, we present the ultimate, syrup-soaked guide to 44 spots that will make you happy to set the alarm and where it’s acceptable to hit the bottle before noon.

COVER CREDIT Photographer: Sarah Eliza Roberts Models: Amy Ariana and Taylor Lee Venue: Dilly Diner

DEPARTMENTS 8 $91.80 in 48 Challenge 10 Music + Concerts +

16 Conversation Starter

53 Sports Schedule

64 Cocktail Confidential

24 Sound Check

54 Green Country Scene

66 Eats + Treats

13 Happenings

46 Sports Central

56 Style + Shopping

68 Failed It or Nailed It

49 Downtown Locator

58 Launch Pad

70 Restaurant + Bar Finder

50 Tulsa Locator

60 Health + Fitness

72 Food for Thought

Comedy

15 Street Talk

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90 Masters of Flavor 92 Get to Know 94 Shelf Life 96 Showtime

eat. drink. downtown. learn more at jtrgroup.com.

farm to table

modern steakhouse

italian bistro

cocktails & bites

The only catch was that she had to spend it at places, events or shops profiled in the July 2019 issue of Preview 918.

918 $91.80 IN 48 CHALLENGE The mission posed to Sara Ashton was to spend $91.80 (we used the local area code for the amount) in two days. And if she could find fun and free activities … bonus.

SO, PROVIDING AN ENVELOPE OF CASH AND TELLING PEOPLE TO SPEND IT IN 48 HOURS ISN’T EXACTLY A CHALLENGE, BUT IT MAKES THIS ASSIGNMENT A LOT MORE INTERESTING.

STOP #1 STOP #2

After the movie, we stopped by Centennial Park to stretch our legs, enjoy time outdoors and admire the beautiful scenery.

STOP #3

COST: $0 Following bowling, we made our way to Boomtown Tees and found a great sale on We began with bowling at Dust Bowl Lanes. It was half-off lane day, only $10 an hour. Being first timers, we had to try the totchos (crispy tots, pulled pork, refried beans, Monterey Jack, and chipotle aioli). My taste buds found them to be be very flavorsome and delightful. Our waitress, Addie, was very helpful and kind. COST: $32.55

On our second day, we began our day consuming buttery popcorn with a cold Coke and watching Toy Story 4 at Cinema 8 in Sand Springs. Tuesday movies are only $2.72 per person. COST: $19.94

a patriotic shirt. If you do not have one, sign up for a frequent flyer card and earn a free shirt. COST: $10.85

STOP #5 u Think yo our can blow cash in g interestin ways?

STOP #4

For lunch, we visited Bricktown Brewery in the Brookside District. They had $5 burger and fries on Tuesdays. For an appetizer we had the cheese curds, which we found to be very tasty. COST: $19.75

STOP #6 We made our way back to Sand Springs and decided to stop by Brownies. We got a shake to go. We enjoyed our shakes in our kayaks on Shell Creek Lake. COST: $8.60

STOP #7

We ended our evening with Starlight Jazz Orchestra at Guthrie Green. COST: $0

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H HAPPENINGS AUGUST LIVE MUSIC VENUES 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT

8330 Riverside Parkway | Tulsa

BLACKBIRD ON PEARL

1336 E. 6th St. | Tulsa

BOK CENTER

200 S. Denver Ave. | Tulsa

BRADY THEATER

105 W. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa

CAIN’S BALLROOM

423 N. Main St. | Tulsa

CROW CREEK TAVERN

3534 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa

DOG IRON SALOON | CHEROKEE CASINO 20900 S. 4200 Road | Claremore

GUTHRIE GREEN

111 E. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa

IDL BALLROOM

230 E. 1st St. | Tulsa

INNER CIRCLE VODKA BAR 410 N. Main St. | Tulsa

MUSIC+CONCERTS+COMEDY

JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT 8330 Riverside Pkwy. | Tulsa

MERCURY LOUNGE

1747 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa

OKLAHOMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME 5 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa

PARADISE COVE | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT

8330 Riverside Pkwy. | Tulsa

PEORIA SHOWPLACE | BUFFALO RUN CASINO & RESORT

CHICAGO

Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

116 S. Elgin Ave. | Tulsa

REDS

325 E. 2nd St. | Tulsa

RIFFS | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA

JAMESTOWN REVIVAL The Vanguard | Tulsa

951 W. 36th St. N. | Tulsa

SOUL CITY

1621 E. 11th St. | Tulsa

SOUNDPONY

409 N. Main St. | Tulsa

THE COLONY

2809 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa

THE FUR SHOP

520 E. 3rd St. | Tulsa

THE HUNT CLUB

224 N. Main St. | Tulsa

THE JOINT | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA

777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa

THE VANGUARD

222 N. Main St. | Tulsa

TRACK 5 | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA

777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa

WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER

102 E. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa

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KEN JEONG

Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

38 SPECIAL

The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa

07-10 KURT GREEN

The Loony Bin | Tulsa

11 JOAN OSBORNE 14-17 TONY TONE

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

16 09 The Loony Bin | Tulsa

RABBIT HOLE

SKYLINE EVENT CENTER | OSAGE CASINO HOTEL

The Loony Bin | Tulsa

MICHAEL CAVANAUGH: THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL AND ELTON JOHN

1000 Buffalo Run Blvd. | Miami

777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa

01-03 KRISTIN KEY

SUGARLAND

The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa

08 DUDE PERFECT

BOK Center | Tulsa

CRAYONS IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Heritage United Methodist Church | Broken Arrow

NICKELBACK

Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

THURSDAY

09.19

SATURDAY

10.19

BUDDY GUY

8PM

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX

8PM

TURN IT ON, TURN IT UP SCAN TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Schedule subject to change.

SATURDAY

09.21

SUNDAY

10.20

DEEP PURPLE

8PM

ROY ORBISON AND BUDDY HOLLY THE ROCK 'N' ROLL DREAM TOUR

6PM

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MUSIC+CONCERTS+COMEDY FLATLAND CAVALRY

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VINCE GILL

Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

TERRY FATOR

The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa

92.1 THE BEAT: BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

CHRIS ISAAK

Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

BOK Center | Tulsa

26 ZAKK SABBATH

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

TOM SKINNER’S SKYLINE MUSIC FESTIVAL Mercury Lounge | Tulsa

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JOHN MCCLELLAN

22-23 KOE WETZEL

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

The Loony Bin | Tulsa

28 BACKSTREET BOYS BOK Center | Tulsa

28-31 DAVE LANDAU

The Loony Bin | Tulsa

25 RODNEY CROWELL

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

30 ROB THOMAS

Brady Theater | Tulsa

SPIN DOCTORS

Skyline Event Center | Osage Casino Hotel | Tulsa

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BRIAN SETZER’S ROCKABILITY RIOT

T he Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa

AMY HELM

The Vanguard | Tulsa

30-SEPT. 1

DUSK ‘TIL DAWN BLUES FESTIVAL OK Blues Hall of Fame | Rentiesville

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ALSO IN AUGUST AUG. 1-3 CRAIG COUNTY FREE FAIR Craig County Fairgrounds | Vinita

AUG. 17 SALSA FESTIVAL

Oklahoma Aquarium | Jenks

AUG. 9-11 POWWOW OF CHAMPIONS Mabee Center | Tulsa

AUG. 1-3 IPRA RODEO

AUG. 9-11 GREEN COUNTRY ROOTS FESTIVAL

Sallisaw Rodeo Grounds | Sallisaw

400 N. Muskogee Ave. | Tahlequah

AUG. 1-4 WORLD WIDE PAINT HORSE CONGRESS

AUG. 9-18 NATIONAL SNAFFLE BIT ASSOCIATION WORLD SHOW

Expo Square | Tulsa

AUG. 10 THE WIGGLES

AUG. 17 FOOD TRUCK FRENZY

Oklahoma Aquarium | Jenks

AUG. 23-24 RIVER RUMBA REGATTA

Three Forks Harbor | Muskogee

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

AUG. 10 WILL ROGERS AND WILEY POST FLY-IN

Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch | Oologah

AUG. 10-11 PBR

AUG. 17-24 OTTAWA COUNTY FREE FAIR

Miami Fairgrounds | Miami

AUG. 23-25 TULSA BALLET II: ON YOUR RADAR

1212 E. 45th Place | Tulsa

BOK Center | Tulsa

AUG. 24 MAKER FAIRE

Expo Square | Tulsa

AUG. 16-17 OKLAHOMA FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING Hatbox Field | Muskogee

AUG. 2 FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL

AUG. 16-17 TULSA BEAD MARKET

Tulsa Arts District | Tulsa

Expo Square | Tulsa

AUG. 20-SEPT. 8 HAMILTON

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

AUG. 24 WILD BREW

Cox Business Center | Tulsa

AUG. 3, 17 KENDALL WHITTIER MERCADO

Kendall Whittier District | Tulsa

AUG. 8-10 PAWNEE BILL MEMORIAL RODEO

Lakeside Arena | Pawnee

AUG. 9-10 OKMULGEE INVITATIONAL RODEO AND FESTIVAL

Creek Nation Omniplex Arena | Okmulgee

AUG. 9-SEPT. 1 MAMMA MIA!

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

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AUG. 30-31 TULSA COUNTY FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW

Tulsa Fairgrounds | Tulsa

AUG. 24-25 MIDWEST ARMS COLLECTOR GUN SHOW Expo Square | Tulsa

AUG. 26-SEPT. 1 TULSA REINING CLASSIC Expo Square | Tulsa

AUG. 28-31 WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL RODEO

American Legion Rodeo Grounds | Vinita

AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 CHEROKEE NATIONAL HOLIDAY

Various locations | Tahlequah

AUG. 31 INDIAN NATIONS ARTIFACT AND FOSSIL SHOW Mabee Center | Tulsa

AUG. 31 U.S.S. BATFISH LIVING HISTORY DAYS War Memorial Park | Muskogee

AUG. 31 POSTOAK WINE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL

POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat | Tulsa

AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 JANA JAE FIDDLE CAMP AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Grove Civic Center | Grove

AUG. 31-SEPT. 1 JIM SHOULDERS LIVING LEGENDS RODEO Nichols Park | Henryetta

Dates, events and times are subject to change.

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STREET TALK ST

For four years during college, a friend and I convinced a guy for no reason that we were sisters. I’m still not sure what the point was. –LINDSAY

When I was little, I told everyone in my dance class Britney Spears was picking me up that day. Everyone crowded around outside to see her, but of course, it was just my mom who picked me up. –SUMMER

I told a little girl who was obsessed with mermaids that I was one and I could turn myself back into a mermaid whenever I wanted. –SIERRA

I lied to my parents for years about smoking. Now that I’m a non-smoker and I know how strong smoking makes everything from your clothes to your hair smell, I realize just how dumb that lie was. They just must have gotten tired of arguing with me about it and let me think they believed me. –DONNA

In high school I lied about being highly allergic to wasps so I wouldn’t have to go outside and play volleyball. –SHAYNA

I lie about being a D1 athlete when I’m a church-role player. –DAVE I used to lie about being a good fisherman until I had to take the Boy Scouts troop out. I couldn’t catch a thing. –HERMAN

When I was 11, for some reason, I decided it was a good idea to etch my name into the glove box door of my dad’s car with a screwdriver. When he saw it and asked why I did it, I tried to say it wasn’t me, that my older brother did it. But it was my name. Why would my brother scratch my name into the car? My dad didn’t buy it and I got in even more trouble for trying to lie about it. –CHRIS

In high school I had a crush on a teacher’s aide and told him I’d been to a Bob Dylan concert when I hadn’t. I just said it to impress him. –XENIA

This one is embarrassing. We had sex ed class in the fourth grade and I told all the girls I had already gotten my period. –AMY

I once told a girl I was a Navy pilot, and her dad was one. Not good.

–BLAKE

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NICKELBACK

CS CONVERSATION STARTER

The Canadian quartet simultaneously has been the constant target of professional and wanna-be critics who hate their sound, lyrics, look, and success. In 2011, more than 50,000 people signed an online petition to protest the fact that Nickelback had been hired to play the halftime show at the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving game. (They played anyway.) But the ironic thing is not everyone thinks that Nickelback is terrible.

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LOVE THEM OR HATE THEM (AND THERE ARE PLENTY ON BOTH SIDES), NICKELBACK IS UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND PROFITABLE ROCK BANDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY. BY DONNA LEAHEY

Brothers Chad (lead vocals and guitar) and Mike Kroeger (bass) founded Nickelback in 1995 along with Ryan Peake (guitar and keyboards). With drummer Daniel Adair joining in 2005, the current lineup has been touring and recording, selling more than 50 million albums. Known for hits like “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” and “Rockstar,” Nickelback continues to defy categorization and collect top-selling albums and chart-topping singles. According to stats released by BMG Music, Nickelback

is the 11th best-selling musical act of all time, and the second best-selling foreign group in the United States, behind the Beatles. The band claims 11 soldout international tours, and over 8 million people have purchased tickets to their concerts. “We’ve never really been a critics’ darling or anything like that,” Chad told Billboard, in 2011. “The people speak. We sell a lot of records and fill a lot of arenas, and we don’t hear many complaints.

“All these critics, they’re just tireless. They keep ragging on the band. If they had stopped writing all this stuff about us, there would be no controversy left in the band, and we probably would have died out years ago. They don’t know that they’re still responsible for us being around today.” Mike took time from the band’s touring schedule to talk with Preview 918 ahead of their Aug. 16 engagement at River Spirit Casino Resort’s Paradise Cove.

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IT’S BEEN MORE THAN 20 YEARS SINCE YOUR FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM (CURB). WHAT’S CHANGED FOR THE BAND SINCE 1996?

So, for the band, one line-up change. We changed drummers. And really, we’ve witnessed Chad becoming a better songwriter, time after time after time. Maybe that’s just him getting older.

WHAT CAN FANS EXPECT FROM THIS TOUR?

It isn’t a proper tour. We are doing two shows in Oklahoma, but that’s a pure coincidence. We’re spending most of August in the air. It’s a lot more scattered; different day and different gig. We’ll try to keep it fresh.

I’m not going to step into that trap. I’m going to defer to a friend of mine who has worked with us since day zero. He says people just like the band. People like the music.

TELL US ABOUT SOME OF THE MUSICAL INFLUENCES FOR THE BAND.

We are about as all over the map musically as you can be. We have certain members of the band who like classic rock. Certain members who like prog rock. Certain members of the group who like country, rap, and metal. You could ask each one of us our influences, and you’d get an entirely different answer. We all watched as bands like Guns N’ Roses and Metallica conquered the world. We witnessed that, and we’re saying, “That’s cool, dude. Look what they’re doing.” That can influence you. Those are phenomenal examples of what we got to witness when we weren’t even playing yet. I remember getting into Guns N’ Roses before I ever picked up an instrument to play. Metallica,

NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHAT KIND OF MUSIC YOU PLAY. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR MUSIC TO BE?

I don’t know either. It’s like someone asking what your kid is like. He’s my kid. When something’s that precious to you, it’s tough to describe it. We don’t just do one thing. That might be the stumbling block. We don’t just play rock or play love song ballads. We don’t just play any one kind of thing. We play all different types of songs. Realistically, a lot of people think “How You Remind Me” and “Photograph” is us and that’s all we do. But if you listen to the songs that aren’t just on the radio, we do a lot of other things. We can be a metal band, and we can be a straightahead rock band. And we can be a love song ballad band too. You’ve got to listen to all the work to figure out what we are. And I think that’s the hard part.

Q. A.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NICKELBACK?

Some songs are coming down the pipeline right now. We’ll

see what those end up being. Chad’s slaving away trying to see what creativity is going to happen. We’ll hear those and then move forward. Most of all, the key for us is going to be not pressurizing anything. Right now, we don’t have a record deal; we’re not obligated to do anything for anybody. Like, we don’t have to tour for anyone. We don’t have to record for anyone. We only have to do what we want. We’ve been adjusting our pacing for the last couple of years because we don’t have that corporate pressure on us to make that money. We have to do what we do. You get into these agreements, and they’ve been great, and they’ve been great business partners, but you have a timeline. They give you a bunch of money, and then they say, ‘You guys make music as fast as you can so we can get it out there and make our money back.’ Right now, we don’t have anything like that, and we’re free agents, and it’s fantastic.

NICKELBACK

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That’s the propaganda I like to spread, yes.

NICKELBACK IS NOT JUST ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CANADIAN ROCK BANDS; IT’S ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK BANDS EVER.

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SO, YOU’RE THE ONE LAYING DOWN THOSE GREAT DRIVING BEATS, RIGHT?

Guns N’ Roses, The Cult; these were the big deals of our time and what we thought we were supposed to be as a rock band.

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CS CONVERSATION STARTER THIRTY YEARS. IT’S A ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ETERNITY FOR BANDS THAT FLY ITS TATTERED FLAG. REVISIT THE CLASS OF 1988, AND THE CASUALTIES ARE PILED HIGH. BUT THE SURVIVING SPIN DOCTORS HAVE NEVER BEEN A BAND FOR BACKSLAPS AND SELF-CONGRATULATION. BY G.K. HIZER

In the early ‘90s, you couldn’t escape the Spin Doctors. Darlings of the college rock and jam band scenes, the group scored a pair of massive hits with “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes” as MTV and alternative rock radio embraced the band, launching them into the mainstream. Ironically, the band toured for over a year behind its major label debut, Pocket Full of Kryptonite, before it took off, leading Eric Records to push the band to return to the studio to start work on a follow-up. Despite the push,

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the band opted to stay on the road and when a station in Vermont picked up on “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” the single (and subsequently, the album) caught fire, making Spin Doctors one of the most popular bands of 1992-93. Although the follow-up album, Turn It Upside Down, only scored a minor hit with “You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast,” fans still devoured the album. But shortly after its release, things started going south. Guitarist Eric Schenkman departed in the fall of 1994, and a series of personnel changes ensued before the

band splintered around bassist Mark White leaving in 1999 and vocalist Chris Barron experiencing vocal cord paralysis in 2000. The original band reformed for a few performances in 2001 and 2002 before getting back together full time. With the Spin Doctors’ current summer tour bringing the band to the Skyline Event Center at the Osage Casino Hotel on Aug. 17, drummer Aaron Comess reflected on the band’s history and answered a few questions.

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We always focused on writing good songs and keeping our musicianship at a high level. We tend to mix things up, stretch out live, and always have. But first, we always focus on the song. We never paid much attention to how our music is labeled and try to keep the quality high.

HOW MUCH PRESSURE DID THE FIRST ALBUM’S SUCCESS PUT ON THE BAND HEADING INTO THE SOPHOMORE ALBUM?

There is always pressure to follow up that level of sales,

SPIN DOCTORS WERE PART OF THE 1992 H.O.R.D.E. FESTIVAL. HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT, AND HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED?

The idea was to get a bunch of bands that did well in different parts of the country together and play bigger venues that none of us could on our own. We played a bunch of shows with Blues Traveler, Phish, Widespread Panic, Aquarium Rescue Unit, and Béla Fleck, and changed the order of the bill depending on the parts of the country we were in. It was a lot of fun and a big success.

THE BAND SPLINTERED IN THE LATE-‘90S. WHAT BROUGHT THE BAND BACK TOGETHER AGAIN?

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ARE THERE PLANS TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC?

I hope we will make a record in the next year or so. We were fortunate to come up in what may have been the golden age of the record industry. You had the compact disc coming out and everyone going back and repurchasing old records on CD, which was putting a lot of extra money into the industry. MTV was also helping sell massive amounts of records. I feel fortunate to have been in a band that was part of that time. Things are a lot different now, in some ways better and some worse. It’s undoubtedly harder for up-and-coming artists to make a living as things are now. The good news is, no one is out trying to get a record deal, so I see more originality in music rather than bands trying to do what is popular to get a deal. We always did what we did, and our goals were to make great music

WHAT’S THE ONE THING, IDEALLY, THAT YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH AS A BAND?

Our goal is precisely the same as it was when we got together — make great music, make a living doing it, and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks.

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Go for steak dinners together, work hard on your craft individually, and continue to grow as musicians. When we get onstage, we take no prisoners as a unit.

FROM THE VERY BEGINNING, SPIN DOCTORS STRADDLED A HANDFUL OF GENRES OR CLASSIFICATIONS. WHERE DO YOU SEE THE BAND FITTING WITHIN THE MUSIC SPECTRUM?

WHAT’S THE SECRET TO BAND CHEMISTRY AND BEING AS ELECTRIC AND FIERY AS EVER, 30 YEARS INTO YOUR CAREER?

but we did our best to ignore it and make a record that we liked.

I got a call asking if Chris, Eric, Mark and I would get together and play one of the final shows at the Wetlands [a nightclub in New York that closed in 2001]. It seemed like a great idea as the Wetlands was a place we came up in and our first live record [Up for Grabs…Live] was recorded there in 1991. I called the guys, and no one wanted to say no. It was a great night, and we had a lot of fun. That was the beginning of us getting the band back together.

and make a living doing it our way. That’s still our goal.

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WHETHER PLAYING LARGE CLUBS, THEATERS, CASINOS, OR FESTIVALS, BRIAN SETZER’S ROCKABILLY RIOT KNOWS HOW TO CAPTURE AN AUDIENCE’S ATTENTION AND TURN THE SHOW INTO AN INTERACTIVE EXCHANGE OF ENERGY. BY G.K. HIZER

While some people consider Brian Setzer a rock revivalist, it might be more appropriate to consider him a rock ‘n’ roll evangelist. Yes, Setzer was at the forefront of the early ‘80s rockabilly movement with his iconic band, Stray Cats, but the splintering of that group didn’t slow him down or lessen his ongoing impact in the music world. After a short period as s sideman (including a position in the Honeydrippers, fronted by Robert Plant), his 1986 solo debut, The Knife Feels Like Justice, proved Setzer to

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be just as adept at R&B-inflected Americana. Following a short-lived Stray Cats reunion (the first of many), Setzer jumped back into the spotlight in the early ‘90s, this time reviving and revitalizing swing music with his 17-piece The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Performance for “Sleepwalk” that same year. The Orchestra has been an ongoing project, releasing 11 albums and embarking on an annual Christmas tour each year that combines holiday tunes with rockabilly and swing hits.

The Brian Setzer Orchestra proved so popular that the group pushed a remake of the Louis Prima song “Jump Jive an’ Wail” to the top of the charts and won a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1998, as well as the award for Best Pop Instrumental

This year has been a busy year for Setzer, as the Stray Cats celebrate the group’s 40th anniversary with a new album, aptly titled 40, and an international tour bringing the group stateside for a handful of select shows in August and September. Even so, that’s not enough to keep

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“When you look up rockabilly in the dictionary, there is a picture of Mark Winchester,” he says. “He grew up slapping the bass and is in a class of his own. The relationship with the drummer and bass player in rockabilly

Regardless of which group Setzer is playing with, his career has been dedicated to keeping rockabilly and swing music alive; infusing both with fresh energy to bring in a new generation (or two) of fans.

When discussing the band, Setzer has nothing but praise for his rock compatriots.

Whether playing large clubs, theaters, casinos, or festivals, Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot knows how to capture an audience’s attention and turn the show into an interactive exchange of energy. Last September, the band hit the main stage at the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, just before 5 p.m. and not only held an appropriately festivalsized audience’s attention in the summer sun, but whipped the crowd into a rowdy, drinkslinging frenzy before heading into the evening’s headliners.

the month crossing the country. The tour brings the group to The Joint: Tulsa at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa Aug. 22 for what promises to be a raucous rockabilly showcase of Setzer’s career to date. Fans can expect a cross section of the Rockabilly Riot catalog, as well as a handful of Stray Cats’ biggest hits, and maybe even a stripped-back taste of The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

It should come as no surprise that Rockabilly Riot is arguably Setzer’s most active, ongoing project. After all, rockabilly is his first musical love, and as the leader of Stray Cats, many have pointed to him as the catalyst for the resurrection of rockabilly in general. With the Stray Cats being an on-again, off-again affair over the past 40 years, Rockabilly Riot gives Setzer a platform and a band with an explosive stage presence, yet stable chemistry.

is unique. The slap bass is a rhythmic sounding instrument, so the drummer has to be very in time with him to not sound sloppy. Noah Levy is a very on the beat and a solid drummer; where, as a guitar player, I push everything while they hold it all in place. And when you’re talking about great rockabilly piano players, it’s a concise list, and Kevin McKendree is on it. He also plays guitar very well. We all complement each other.”

Setzer adequately occupied. Filling the gaps between Cats gigs, Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot sets out on a cross-country tour in August as well, with Brian fronting the band and continuing to bring fresh energy to rockabilly fans of all ages.

Although the talent level in the Stray Cats is undeniable, with bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom both building respectable careers as artists and studio aces, the band has always had combustible chemistry. Don’t be mistaken and think for a minute that Rockabilly Riot sets that standard of musicianship any lower, however. Although the names may not be as recognizable, each of the members is just as strong, making for an explosive live show. Noah Levy (drums), Kevin McKendree (keyboards/guitar), and Mark Winchester (bass) come together with Setzer’s sizzling guitar to make a formidable team that leaves rockabilly fans (and rock enthusiasts in general) in a state of euphoria.

Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot hits the road Aug. 5 and spends

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With a Henna Roso show, it’s not just about the music. Each show is a food drive and fundraiser for hunger awareness. BY G.K. HIZER PHOTOS BY MARC RAINS

In the music and entertainment world, it’s not uncommon for artists, once they reach a certain level of fame, to use their success as a platform to help others and get involved with charitable causes. For Henna Roso, however, it was a founding principle from the band’s inception. Over three years since the group launched, every show has been dedicated to fighting hunger and working with local food banks to help families and individuals in need. “I had wanted for some time to be able to combine music and a cause and eventually, I landed on hunger after I started learning how rampant an issue it is,” says bass player Taylor Graham. That thought carried over as the seeds for his next project, Henna Roso. “I was writing music with my good buddy, Justin Dupuis,” Graham shares, “and we started designing it so we could help people. That’s where it all started. “We met years ago in Norman, and once this started

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coming together, we started incorporating people from Tulsa. We’re all on the same page, so creatively, it’s been great, but we all agree on the vision as well, so it’s all about providing information and helping others with our shows.” For those familiar with the band, it may seem like the group has been relatively quiet, playing around Tulsa only once every four to six weeks, but that’s not necessarily the case. “At first we started hot,” Graham says. “We played Tulsa maybe once a month, but we were also getting out and playing other markets and college towns like Fayetteville [Arkansas] and Stillwater, but we’ve also been to Colorado three times, as well as Austin and Chicago. With a Henna Roso show, it’s not just about the music. Each show is a food drive and fundraiser for hunger awareness. Although non-perishable donations are accepted and distributed to local food banks, monetary contributions are also donated.

“We’ve found that money goes way further and is more effective,” Graham says. “Of course, we accept non-perishable donations as well, but we’ve found that when we work with the food banks, money gets more done. Every $1 donated can provide four meals with their purchasing power. “We’re structured to donate 10 percent of everything we make to organizations to fight hunger. We’ve been able to provide over 65,000 meals in just over three years.” With three years under the group’s belt, it has built a solid following and is now ready to deliver its debut album. The trick for a band like Henna Roso is to capture the group’s focus into tight arrangements for the recordings without losing the energy and spontaneity of the band’s live performances. As such, the tracks were recorded predominantly live, with minimal overdubs, and mostly from first takes, in keeping with the spirit of the arrangements.

If you ask fans how to describe Henna Roso’s music, you’ll likely get a variety of responses: jazz, funk, soul, R&B, jam, world beat, blues, and bebop. “It started with just me and Justin [guitar], and our two styles met in the middle,” Graham says. “Justin is more of a jazz-fusion player, and I’m more into funk and soul. Those two forces came together and made a new sound.” As the group grew, however, more elements started folding into the mix. While Graham and Dupuis’ original compositions are at the core, the other members have continued to expand the Henna Roso sound. The group is rounded out with drummer Nick Foster, keyboardist Bobby Moffett Jr., saxophonist Andy McCormick, and percussionist Kristin Ruyle. Although adding additional members meant releasing some musical control, it has added to the strength of the group as a whole.

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Tickets are $15 and are available in advance or at Cain’s the night of the show. Henna Roso’s album will be available on vinyl and CD, and additional donations are accepted. Also, there will be several items to be raffled off as well as a silent auction, with all proceeds donated.

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Pulling off a local release show at Cain’s Ballroom can be a big task, but Graham and the group have put a good deal of time, thought, and effort into the show. Partnerships with Cain’s Ballroom and corporate sponsor Hemphill have not only allowed the band to use Cain’s but guarantee that $10 of each ticket sold will go to

“We’ve put a lot of eggs in the basket, but we wanted to make this a special event and provide as many meals as possible,” Graham says.

Henna Roso’s album, Fight the Hunger, is finished and ready for an album release show at Cain’s Ballroom Sept. 6.

the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

“With us adding the caliber of musicians we have, it’s allowed us to see what our music could be and become,” Graham says. “Maybe it’s not what I originally thought it would be, but it’s better. A lot of us didn’t know each other very well on a personal level, but through the music, we’ve built a bond, created great music, and grown together as friends. This band has been a learning and growing experience in a lot of ways.”

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You’ve seen his face countless times on a $10 bill, but you probably never knew his name. Few founding fathers had a more significant influence on the political system than George Washington’s Revolutionary War right-hand man — Alexander Hamilton. Though Hamilton never became president, his political and personal life left a mixed legacy that would rival recent tabloid headlines. Hamilton was popular and controversial, feared and admired, and loved and hated. Once described by John Adams as “the bastard brat of a Scottish peddler,” Hamilton had the odds stacked against him from birth. So how does an illegitimate

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immigrant from the Caribbean — orphaned and forced to work at a young age — rise to political power, achieve the ultimate American dream, and inspire a hit musical on Broadway? “Hamilton is a story about a young orphan in search of a better life for himself who achieves this beyond what anyone could imagine,” says Oklahoma native Erin Clemons, who plays Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. “Anytime people see someone succeeding against all the odds, it’s inspiring.” Even though the story is set in the 1700s, Hamilton has been mesmerizing modern-day audiences for the last four years since its debut, and there are no signs of slowing down.

But don’t be fooled into thinking Hamilton is a rap musical. Just like the man himself, Hamilton has a sophisticated and inspirational score that blends Broadway, hip-hop, jazz, blues, R&B with rap lyrics sung by a predominantly cast of color. “The show is not just rap; there is something for everyone,” says Clemons, whose character, Eliza, sings through the entire show. “I never rap.” “People back then had the same struggles as today,” says Clemons. “An immigrant coming to America trying to make it, a young girl falling in love, a man torn between his family and his career; these are all things we still deal with today.” Inspired by historian Ron Chernow’s biography, Alexander Hamilton, the musical might bring flashbacks of high school history, but it won’t have you falling asleep in your chair.

Clemons encourages people who might be suspicious of this style of music to open their minds to this innovative way of storytelling. “I think people have an idea of what rap is that isn’t necessarily accurate,” says Clemons. And if you think Hamilton is just a well-known story about the American Dream set to rap lyrics, think again. It’s a story about relationships. “Alexander Hamilton makes a great figure for drama and

Other theories on why Eliza may have stayed with Hamilton after the Reynolds affair (not explored in the musical) is that Eliza may have been privy to Alexander’s mismanagement of money in the treasury and that his indiscretion was fabricated to save him, or that Maria Reynolds and her husband plotted to entrap Hamilton for money. Only the real Hamilton knows the truth. But it’s the complex relationships Hamilton has with his friends, enemies, and potential lovers that add to the emotional relevance of the show. “Eliza has the biggest journey in our show. She was left to depend on family members and friends in the 50 years after Alexander died because he left her with nothing and women of her class did not work,” says Clemons. “Women have a lot more options in 2019 than they did in Eliza’s time. She might have made a different decision if she were living now, not being at the mercy of all the male powers in her life.” One might think Hamilton’s rise to popularity happened overnight, but translating the historical tale into rap lyrics took seven years and can be

“Lin-Manuel Miranda is a genius writer, and his words are true magic,” says Clemons. “He has said in a few interviews how he slaved over every word. To quote him, ‘It wasn’t enough to rhyme at the end of the line. Every line had to have musical theater references. It had to have other hip-hop references. It had to do what my favorite rappers do, which is packing lyrics with so much density, and so much intricate double entendre, and alliteration, and onomatopoeia, and all the things that I love about language.’” Not only did Miranda convert history into a hot 16 bars of rap lyrics, but he also created a hit musical that has started a revolution on Broadway. Because of Hamilton, people are not only learning their American history — they’re singing it.

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It’s no secret the music is an enormous appeal for young people. “They’re drawn to it because they can relate to rap lyrics more than most musicals,” says Clemons.

“In our play, I think Eliza decides she needs him to lean on, despite his disloyalty, because she has lost a piece of herself already,” says Clemons. “She’s kind, steady, loyal, the most loving and forgiving woman.”

“Spent the entire day working on one couplet about George Washington,” tweeted Miranda. “Hamilton’s slow-going, my friends, but I promise you it will be worth it. It’s hard converting whole swaths of history into a hot 16 bars.”

“It’s funny because even though the music, lyrics, and some movements are modern, Eliza’s carriage, the way she is in the world, is very period for me,” says Clemons, who has also played the two other Schuyler sisters, Angelica and Peggy. “I think because she has that steady nature, it serves her to be one of the more reserved characters. But it’s fun to get to sing music that feels modern and more natural for me.”

There was something about Alexander Hamilton that made men serve him and women love him and stand by his side, especially his wife Eliza, even after a very public betrayal.

best summed up in a 2009 tweet by the playwright and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The set is historical, but not literal. The costumes are a fun mix of past and contemporary. The lyrics are accurate to history, but the music is modern.

storytelling because his life was so bold and passionate in every way,” says Clemons. “Because of the casting and the music, Hamilton takes you out of only thinking about the period and gets you focusing on the relationships and the story.”

“A lot of historical shows and movies don’t draw you in because you see the piece as a sort of time capsule,” says Clemons. But Hamilton is different.

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GREEK TO ME MAMMA MIA! IS LIKE A MEDITERRANEAN VACATION WITHOUT AIRPORTS OR PASSPORTS, BUILT AROUND THE CHART-TOPPING HITS OF THE 1970S SWEDISH POP GROUP ABBA. BY GINA CONROY

Here we go again! Theatre Tulsa opens its 97th season with another hit show. Based on the music from ‘70s pop band ABBA, this jukebox romantic comedy is guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat or at least singing along to the catchy tunes. But you don’t have to be a dancing queen to enjoy the show. Thanks to the Broadway hit and the 2008 big screen musical starring Meryl Streep, Mamma Mia!’s music is loved by many generations. “Mamma Mia! is one of my children’s favorite musicals. It was always on the screen, or we were listening to it in the car,” says Ashlee Osborn, who is thrilled to be playing such an iconic role as Donna Sheridan. Osborn grew up doing theater and has been in dozens of shows over the years, but Donna is a dream role. After college, she worked on cruise ships and then directed shows at the Broken Arrow Community Playhouse. “I then spent the next 17 years working behind the scenes, producing worship services at large churches, videos, graphics, and such,”

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says Osborn. “I had been thinking about getting back onstage, so when I saw they were doing Mamma Mia!, I decided to take a risk. My goal was to not pass out during the dance audition and do my best; maybe they’d let me be a part of the team. I still can’t believe I’m playing Donna.”

designer, Deanna Byford, will be using a lot of the iridescent blue of the Aegean Sea to create the island feel, and our set designer, Alan Schwanke. has included a boardwalk deck with pillars looking out to the sea. The costumes will also create a feeling of light and balmy Mediterranean breezes.”

“When it comes to directing a hit show like Mamma Mia!, it can be a blessing and a curse because people are so familiar with it,” says Lisa Fox, who worked in the Oklahoma City theater scene for over 30 years. She was thrilled when Theatre Tulsa’s Jay Krottinger asked her to be a guest director. “Everyone has an idea about Mamma Mia!. Since so much has been done in the past has worked, I’ve tried to honor that, but add my ideas to the production.”

The story follows Donna, who on the eve of her daughter’s wedding, is unexpectedly united with three past lovers (Sam Carmichael, Bill Austin, and Harry Bright) — all who could be her daughter’s father. As the past collides with the present, Donna and her two best friends (Rosie and Tanya), relive their glory days as performers of Donna and the Dynamos, while the lead singer deals with the whirlwind of emotions from the memories of the summer she got pregnant with her only child, Sophie Sheridan.

One of the challenges of Mamma Mia! is recreating the beautiful Greek island where the story takes place. “Lighting is used to enhance the innovative set, which results in beautiful images,” says Fox. “Our lighting

“Donna is scared,” says Osborn. “Her past mistakes and the fact that she doesn’t have it all together is about to be revealed. The fact that Sam left her, and she was rejected, all those suppressed feelings return. She’s a hot mess.”

The chemistry Donna has with her three previous lovers adds depth to the story and the character of Donna.

Osborn admits there’s a lot of pressure for “Bill is an adventurer who grew up in the area people in our world today to make the “right” so when she first sees him, she feels a little joy,” choice. “And the truth is, that’s not the same says Osborn. “Harry was so very different as a for everybody. But it’s still ours to choose, and young man; a headbanger and now a banker. I that’s a beautiful thing,” says Osborn. “Having think Donna is just so shocked and even a little people around us who support us and take the impressed at his transformation. I imagine she journey with us — that’s what we want. And had the most fun with Harry, and they take time these characters have that together.” to relive those moments together. It makes her feel happiness amid the chaos.” “The characters in Mamma Mia! are all trying

“With secrets being kept and secrets being exposed, of course comedy ensues,” says Osborn. “I think what I love most about Mamma Mia! is that it allows us not to take ourselves as seriously as we usually do,” says Fox. “We give permission to laugh at the clumsy, silly, chaotic lives we all live at times. I think the magic of laughter and fun can go a long way.”

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“They are the type of friends who, no matter how long it’s been since you’ve seen each other, they pick up right where they left off. They would do anything for each other,” says Osborn. “Just being together brings out the young in each other.”

Osborn admits the challenge is playing the role of a mother of a 20-something girl. “Last time I was onstage, I was the young girl,” says Osborn, who admits there are moments between Sophie and Donna that are emotionally complicated. “I have a 12-year-old daughter, and what I’ve decided is that even though Sophie is a grown girl, in those moments of frustration and insecurity, she’s standing in front of me with the vulnerability much like a little girl. So, I am trying to approach those moments much like I would with my daughter.”

Amongst the music and drama, there are also a lot of laughs.

Through all the zaniness that ensues from Donna unsuccessfully avoiding her past lovers, she always has her two best friends to lean on.

While every role is challenging, Osborn finds playing Donna easy because she can relate to her. “She is strong and independent,” says Osborn. “Most people who know me would describe me that way.”

to discover who they are and looking to the past or the future to find answers,” says Fox. “I would say that both approaches fail in the end. What gives our characters real meaning is realizing the beauty of the moment. We can all learn from that.”

“I’m old enough that I’ve had all kinds of relationships, so I draw from those,” says Osborn, who has the challenge of interacting with many of the characters on a personal level. “Whether a relationship is romantic or not, each is different from the other because of the dynamics between personalities.”

But with Sam, for whom she harbors both bitterness and love, she deals with a complicated mess of emotions. “She’s just angry,” says Osborn. “He broke her heart when he left to marry his fiancée, and Donna doesn’t show sadness in front of others, so it all comes out as anger.”

And that hot mess comes across beautifully in ABBA’s songs like “Honey, Honey,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “SOS,” “Money, Money, Money,” and “Mamma Mia,” to name a few.

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While comedy is primarily a male-dominated field, the margins are becoming narrow as more women find their funny inner voices. Laughter. It comes in many forms. A slight tilt of the lips. An unexpected chuckle. A belly laugh that has you doubling over in tears, your stomach muscles contracting in pain as you try not to pee your pants. No matter how it shows up, laughter can be fuel for the weary soul. Even science confirms laughter does a body good. It also does a comedian good. Whether cracking jokes in the family or getting paid for a laugh, there’s something that draws the comedian to the stage even if the stage doesn’t make it past the living room. Comedians seem to be a rare breed, but what makes a person, especially a woman, want to expose her life in a comic bit, and hold her breath hoping the laughter outweighs the heckling? “Nobody chooses comedy for logical reasons,” says Roy Johnson, general manager at the Loony Bin Comedy Club and a veteran comedian who started memorizing Steve Martin albums

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at age 8. “You do it, and then you know you just have to keep doing it.” Though he didn’t start comedy full time until his late 20s, Johnson had a 10-year run as a full-time comic and says there’s not one type of person who ends up being a comedian. Comics come in all ages, shapes, sizes, and genders. Johnson admits he used to have a problem with female comics. “I think some women over the years leaned on their gender instead of trying to be funny,” says Johnson. Now he sees more women using comedy to express why they are different from other females. “I’ve seen many try to be a female doing a male perspective, but my favorites are the ones who don’t lean on stereotypes. They’re telling women it’s OK to be you.” Even though there have been female comics from Fanny Brice (1891-1951) the original Funny Girl and Moms Mabley (1894-

1975,), the first female stand-up comic and African-American, to Lucille Ball, Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Rivers, Ellen DeGeneres, and Amy Schumer, Johnson says female comedians have never really had one, single breakthrough in the comedy world. “I think it’s been more of a momentum,” says Johnson, who confesses the comedy world has been built for men by men. Thursdays are Ladies Nights at the Loony Bin. Not only do women get in free, but one local female comic does a set with the professional touring comedians. “Supporting and spotlighting women at the comedy club is the little bit I can do to change that,” Johnson says. One of the female comics at the Loony Bin, Zehava Glazier, was influenced by her mom who always made others laugh. “It’s a big part of Jewish culture,” says Glazier who recognizes there are many Jews in the comedy world. “There are so many dark things

in our culture because of people trying to get rid of us. I think it’s our way of getting through things by constantly making jokes.” Second youngest in a big family, Glazier remembers always being the clown. “Even in my stringent religious world, I’d have friends around me and I’d tell stories to make them laugh,” says Glazier. “I never saw it as being a standup comic because they were my friends.” Nicole Miller realized at an early age she’d never be the smartest or the best-looking person in the room, but she had no problem being the funniest. “I was always making people laugh, so I figured I should cultivate that.” In 2007 Miller started Crayons Improv with a friend. “We did shows with no scripts, using audience suggestions and participation and the outcome was hilarious,” says Miller, who always got a massive rush from

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making the audience laugh as an actor in community theater. “Musical theater requires months of rehearsals with sometimes only one weekend of shows,” says Miller. “Improv worked with my schedule, and I still got plenty of time onstage, which is what I love.” It wasn’t until a health scare two years ago when the doctors did an MRI looking for a brain tumor that Miller decided to give standup a try. “I thought my life was ending,” says Miller. “It weighed heavily that I always wanted to do stand-up, but just never put pen to paper.” Thankfully, Miller didn’t have a brain tumor but was diagnosed with epilepsy. “I spent six months not able to drive, finding the correct medications, and listening to stand-up,” says Miller. “I started to write my own stuff, but most of that won’t ever be heard because it wasn’t very good.” When Miller was able to drive, she attended open mic sessions to listen and learn. Then in March 2018, she did her first set. “In May 2018 I entered my first contest,” she says. “In July 2018 I performed at the Lady Laughs Comedy Festival, and last Labor Day at the Blue Whale Comedy Festival.” In May 2019, Miller opened for Saturday Night Live writer and

Tulsa native Steven Castillo. “I guess you can say, I was a closeted comedian,” says Miller. “But when I came out, I came out in a big way.” Angela Teague didn’t start doing stand-up until six months ago, even though she came from an outgoing family of storytellers. “When I lost weight, went through a divorce, and my kids grew up, it was the first time I was faced with ‘What do you want to do?’,” says Teague who became a mom at 17. To build up confidence, she decided to do 25 things she’d never done before. Teague had one rule — it had to be fun. Teague tried new foods, went to concerts alone, and visited places she’d never been. Soon 25 things became 50, and 50 became 75, and in 2018 she ended up with 115 things. She never thought she wanted to be a comedian until Johnson invited her to take the comedy class at the Loony Bin. Johnson loves teaching classes at the club and seeing both adults and kids come out of their shells especially at the graduation show. “It’s an honor to be part of the thrill they get from that first laugh and the big show,” says Johnson. “I’ve had parents tell me it changed their child’s life, and what could beat that?”

Teague admits she only did standup because there was a show at the end so she could perform. It was so much fun Teague continues to hone her act onstage. “The minute it stops being fun is when I’ll walk away,” she says. Glazier doesn’t do stand-up for the thrill; in fact, comedy is not even her passion. If she had a choice, she’d be a dancer, but growing up there was no music, and dancing was not an option. “There was no hip-hop. We were the whiter Jews,” she says with a laugh. “I left Orthodox Judaism late and only tried to be part of society in my 20s.” By then, she was too old to pursue dance and recalls feeling lost during that time. When she saw an open mic night, it was one thing she thought she could do. Even though Glazier jokes about her dogs and other random things in life like dating and grocery shopping, she’s been learning how to make fun of herself onstage and admits her style of comedy is darker and rawer than some. “I’m self-deprecating, but I’m trying to make dark things funny because later when you go home and you’re sad and you’re sitting with your dog, I want you to think of my joke and laugh because that’s what other comedians have done for me,” says Glazier. “Joking about our insecurities has been a great tool to learn because it

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teaches you to laugh at yourself, and it gives people less power over you.” Glazier found herself returning to the stage because it was the only place she felt she belonged. “Many comedians don’t fit into society,” says Glazier. “Telling jokes onstage is how we can connect to an audience. You laugh at what I say because you relate to it. It’s a safe way to create intimacy.” While Glazier digs into the gritty side of life, Teague calls her style observational comedy. She jokes about things like tornadoes and road construction, but also tells jokes about things she’s gone through. “Someone who’s been married for 40 years is probably not going to understand my jokes about my trials and tribulations of being divorced at 43 and not knowing social media,” says Teague. “But that’s OK; the ones that get it, get it.”

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you’re already sensitive about and for me, it’s when men are objectifying me,” says Teague, who once weighed 300 pounds. When Teague won the roast battle, the adrenaline high she felt couldn’t be compared to anything else, but Teague was quick to say she’ll never do one again. “It was so scary, but when you push yourself and you do something you’re afraid of, whether you continue it or not, that’s a huge self-esteem builder.”

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Comedians feed off the audience’s energy. “You have to be able to read an audience,” says Teague. “Your worst fear is getting out there and hearing crickets, but if I tell these jokes and I know I’ve gotten laughs, and one night I don’t get any laughs, I know it’s them and not me.”

“I’ve tried them, and they’re not for me,” says Miller. “But the audience seems to like them and have fun with them.” Teague remembers when she ended up in a roast battle by accident. She was attending an event at a new brewery. “They needed one more person to battle this one guy,” says Teague, who was two and a half glasses of wine in when one of the judges who knew she did comedy asked her to participate. “It was the scariest thing I ever did, and I’ll never do it again. You worry about someone heckling you about something

“The local female spotlight at the Loony Bin has not only been inspiring to watch, but also an honor to perform,” says Teague. “You will often see other female comics in the audience rooting for their fellow funny females, and that’s a lovely thing to see.” Johnson says his classes are mostly women. The soccer moms and women going through divorce are his favorite students. “They challenge themselves to be more than what they’ve been told their whole life to be,” says Johnson. “The kid classes are also great because anytime you help someone out of their box into a world of expression, that’s good stuff right there.”

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Through the comedy classes she learned there was a difference between being the life of the party and doing comedy. “It’s all in the word choices,” says Teague. “Doing comedy was very different from what I expected. You have to make things shorter and not be so descriptive as I would have at a party. You have to get to the punchline fast because you don’t want to lose your listener.”

All the ladies agree roast battles are their least favorite part about comedy. “I was good at it, but I didn’t enjoy it,” says Glazier. “I want to make fun of myself and life, not other people.”

While comedy is still a maledominated field, the margins are becoming narrow as more women find their funny inner voices.

Glazier would love to be paid to do stand-up someday, and she’s working toward that goal by writing new jokes and trying them out on open mic audiences. “The Holocaust and Jew jokes don’t go over well in Middle America,” Glazier says. “I try to steer clear of them, and then people tell me, ‘You need to talk about it more.’ It’s all confusing, but when a joke works, it goes into the joke bank.”

Even though Teague would like to get paid, she’s not doing stand-up for money. “The payment is in the faces,” says Teague. “I would do this free for the rest of my life as long as it’s fun.”

Teague remembers an audience of very young people. “I told myself ‘these ain’t my people,’ told my jokes and hoped someone would get it,” says Teague. “I’ve had audiences that were in a great mood and ready to laugh and we had a great time, and then there were those who walked in the door with the attitude, ‘OK, make me laugh. Show me what you got.” Teague says if you write jokes that are funny enough to make you laugh, then that’s all that matters. “It’s all about attitude.”

Miller has encountered people who expect her improv group to perform for free. “They think, ‘You’re having so much fun, why should we pay?’ The fact is everybody has expenses like gas and babysitters. I’m surprised when people are surprised we charge for a legitimate service.”

By attending open mics and trying out new jokes, Glazier is better able to steer and adjust her routine according to the audience’s reactions. “Bombing for me is silence. When they don’t laugh, I feel very vulnerable,” says Glazier. “Now I have enough jokes under my belt that I can fall back on when the audience doesn’t respond.”

Miller’s material also comes from her life, and she hones her craft by performing and experimenting with sketches on YouTube. “I talk about being a mom, surviving cancer, being epileptic, and my love of true crime.” Miller has been lucky enough to be paid for standup and improv. “It doesn’t pay all my bills yet, but it has paid some,” says Miller. “When a performer performs for an audience, someone always pays. Either the client or me and my family. Every time I get paid by a client, I feel lucky.”

Teague has learned to never say never. “I know it’s cliché, but there are things I said I’d never try, and then I’ve done it and said, ‘Why didn’t I try that before?’ So now I don’t turn things down,” says Teague. “As long as I make people laugh and I enjoy what I’m doing, then I’m going to continue doing it.”

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the GOLD standard . The MEADOW GOLD DISTRICT roots itself firmly in Route 66’s historical past, its vibrant present, and an eye toward the future. By Michele Chiappetta

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Route 66 is iconic in the minds of many. From its mythic status as a road that screams subversive beatnik rebellion a la Jack Kerouac, to its kitschy appeal as the home of Roadside America attractions like the first oil well in Oklahoma (Chelsea), the Totem Pole Park near Foyil, and the Blue Whale of Catoosa — Route 66 is someplace everyone ought to set foot on at least once in their lives. Here in Tulsa, the Meadow Gold District roots itself firmly in Route 66’s historical past, its vibrant present, and an eye toward the future. This fresh, up-and-coming part of town encapsulates everything in between Utica Avenue and Peoria Avenue along 11th Street, an area bordered by Forest Orchard to the south, and the Pearl District to the north, explains Erik Collins, marketing director for the Meadow Gold District. “The Meadow Gold District is a mixed-use community district,” says Collins. “You have your living options, but you also have your retail. In addition to that, there are community events; there are businesses that are not competing with each other but working together to bring in tourists and people from outside the state. Our goal is to create enough brand equity for the Meadow Gold District to draw in road travelers and Route 66 aficionados.” The Meadow Gold District has a lot to offer. First, there are the shops.

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Another attraction to the area is the mural art. “When you look

“The art is going to be a big piece of the district’s appeal,” Collins says. “It’s centric toward Route 66, so when people travel through the area, the art pieces become landmarks for people to look at.” The murals serve another purpose too — drawing in more developers who can further revitalize the area. The goal is to create a smaller version of Brookside, says Collins. “With diverse shops, yoga, dining, shopping, you can live here and walk here and be a quick car ride away from downtown Tulsa. I think people will want to check it out and see what’s going on.”

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If you’re interested in living in the Meadow Gold District, check out two great living spaces — the Lofts on St. Louis, and the Meadow Gold Lofts. They’re conveniently located near all the shopping, food and attractions of the district. And there are businesses geared toward those who dwell there too, like Metric Hair Studio, The Edge Salon, and EveryOne Yoga School.

Spot cool, eye-catching murals on the side of the Meadow Gold Lofts, Soul City, and a few other spots along 11th Street. And keep an eye out for more to come, says Collins, who is in the process of talking with businesses in the district to see how to add more pop art and Americana.

For your eating pleasure, the Meadow Gold District boasts some fabulous nods to Route 66. First, there is the iconic Ike’s Chili — which has served some of the best chili in the U.S. since 1908. Then there are new places where your foodie cravings can be satisfied. Try Bobby O’s, which serves massive slices of thincrust pizza. Soul City Gastropub and Music House offers food and drinks alongside great live music.

Sample street tacos, gourmet pizza, specialty bread and cookies, and more. Enjoy Tulsa-themed merchandise and apparel available at pop-up stores for Mythic and Decopolis. In the Kitchen 66 General Store, you’ll find the Farm Stand by Tulsa farmers market, which provides local produce, meat and dairy seven days a week. The Nest sells kitchen items and handcrafted candles.

at some of the bigger cities — Austin, Houston, Chicago — city art is a considerable focus,” says Collins. “That’s happening in Tulsa’s downtown area, which is great. With the Meadow Gold District being so close to downtown, this is a chance to spread the love outside the boundaries.”

Jenkins & Co. offers artisan home décor, foods, jewelry, stationery, and other exceptional gift items. Browse the vinyl records, old and new, at hip Josey Records. Enjoy boutique designer clothing at SoBo Co., and then swing by Joseph Gierek Fine Art to view their gallery’s extensive collection of painting, sculpture, glass, collage and mixed media works.

Don’t forget to wander the cool new Mother Road Market either. This unique food hall concept is unlike anything you’ll find in Tulsa. With support through the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, Mother Road Market makes space for restaurateurs testing out new ideas, so you can expect a mix of new and old at the market all the time.

At Timber & Beam, you can browse a variety of furniture and accessories made from reclaimed wood. Then there’s Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66. You’ll recognize it by the giant statue of Buck Atom — a space cowboy that would make Steve Miller proud. The shop sells Route 66-themed souvenirs, toys, books, jewelry and more, all perfect for that friend who’s visiting from out of town and wants a token.

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Walk This Way

IN TULSA, LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE ROADWAYS PROPERLY CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH. BY ROB HARMON Walking is so pedestrian these days. What with the rise of the Lime electric scooter or Bird rides. But walking isn’t dead yet. It’s still the best way to get around and exercise if you love taking in the sights and sounds along the way. And you’re burning calories without putting too much strain on the knees and ankles the way running can — all at your own pace. Walking adds to your good health, on

STAND OUT

Wearing brightly colored clothing is a great idea during the day, and if you have to walk at night, wear light colored or reflective gear. Beiges or greys while walking on the street or sidewalk don’t help drivers spot you. Even at dusk, there may be a bit of daylight, but a driver’s vision is diminishing by the minute. A colorful hat or pair of shoes is always great, day or night. Standing out to drivers is the key.

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your terms. Plus, how else can you brag about how many steps you’ve put in around the water cooler at work the next day? Taking a walk is not a bad way to sneak in a workout during your hectic workday. At lunch, especially if you’re working downtown, you can pop down the elevator to the street and take a brisk walk to Albert G’s Bar-

STAY ALERT

Staying alert means remaining fully aware of surroundings. With earbuds in and dark sunglasses on, your hearing and sight are hindered. If you can’t fully use your senses then you’re risking collisions with runners, scooter drivers, and cars on the road. Your life is more important than listening to your favorite tune or looking stylish.

B-Q, Baxter’s Interurban Grill or any of the excellent Justin Thompson and McNellie’s Group restaurants, have a quick bite and walk back. What a great way to burn those extra calories in the middle of the day. Tulsa does have some unique places to walk, too. But there are some things to remember before lacing up those walking shoes.

MAKE EYE CONTACT

Sad to say, crosswalks are tricky. You know about the crosswalk. Those are the zebra-lined areas from one side of the street to the other where pedestrians have permission to walk, and vehicles have to stop until they make it across. Drivers know all about them when they’re walking but forget about them when behind the wheel. So, when you use a crosswalk, make eye contact with drivers. If you’re not sure they see you, wait.

LOOK BOTH WAYS, THREE TIMES

Drivers have a lot of distractions. On top of already driving too fast, drivers have billboards to read, smartphones to text on, SiriusXM radios and podcasts to listen to, and even movies to watch. Do them a favor and pay attention. Don’t just look both ways before crossing. Look right, then left and then both ways again as you begin. Then one more time as you cross. Cars are moving faster than you think and sometimes quicker than they should.

AVOID ALCOHOL

Whether behind the wheel or walking, too much alcohol in your system impairs judgment. Of course, if you’re leaving the pub after several drinks, walking home is preferable to driving, but there are other options. Get a ride from a sober person. Budget nights out to include an Uber, Lyft, or a taxi. Besides, after a time at the bar, you’ll probably be walking in the dark, which isn’t suitable for several reasons.

AVOID NIGHT WALKING

First of all, there are more intoxicated drivers at night. Secondly, even sober drivers can’t see as well in the dark. It’s tempting to walk at night in cooler temperatures, so if you can’t avoid it, make some decisions ahead of time. Reflective shoes, shirts, and bottoms can be found online or at sports stores and are worth the lifesaving investment. Don’t walk on the street. Don’t listen to music. And don’t walk at night while intoxicated.

USE CROSSWALKS

Using crosswalks will almost always feel inconvenient and unnecessary. Nevertheless, choosing the crosswalk when signals permit is still safer than arbitrarily choosing where to cross the street, because drivers are more alert at intersections. Being as predictable as possible is essential for a pedestrian’s safety. Drivers expect pedestrians to cross the road at intersections and are therefore more vigilant. However, crosswalk or not, walkers must be more conscious than drivers because a vehicle always wins the walker-vehicle showdown.

FACE ONCOMING TRAFFIC

Seeing what’s coming your direction while walking is probably the safest thing you can do. Even on a walkway separate from the road, strolling in the direction of oncoming cars is wise. Especially if there isn’t a sidewalk and you have to share the road, walking on the side of the vehicles headed toward you allows you to see them and to stay out of the way of the ones coming your way from behind you.

WALK IN SAFE PLACES

As already stated, when possible, walk on sidewalks instead of the street. Walk during the day, as opposed to nighttime. Beyond that, be aware of areas that aren’t safe to walk. Stay away from busy intersections. Avoid alleyways downtown or poorly lit streets. Walk in familiar areas or in neighborhoods where you know friends or family. Populated parks and public spaces are preferable to areas around abandoned warehouses and other places with no one around.

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Time Bandits Most of us wish we had more hours in a day, but maybe finding more time is as simple as discovering where you are wasting time or not being as productive as you can. BY GINA CONROY Time. It’s something we all have. Many of us complain we don’t have enough of it. We’re always racing against the clock. Racing to work or school. Racing through the day. Racing home — where there is even less time to do the things we enjoy with the people we love. No matter how much we try to cram into 24 hours, our to-do lists at work and home never seem to get checked off. Our tasks multiply overnight. And our stress level increases exponentially. If we could find more time in the day, then all our problems would be solved, right? Wrong! The amount of time we have is not a problem.

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We say time is of the essence, then we dawdle through the day, finding it hard to focus on the next project if there isn’t a clear and imminent deadline. We binge watch the latest series on Netflix, and gripe and stress when the housework piles up. We complain we never have enough time to do the things we love, then lollygag on Facebook with the pretense of catching up on the news or connecting with family and friends. We mull over all the things we wish to accomplish in our lives, then hit the pillow whining about not getting anything done because there’s not enough time. Sound familiar? Let’s face it. The problem is not needing more time. The problem is we’re not productive with the time we’re given. If you’re ready to take

charge of your life and find more time in your day to increase productivity and fulfillment in your life, then start with these simple tips.

EXAMINE YOUR TIME

Before you can find more time in your day, you have to find out where you’re wasting time. Start by recording every minute of your day for three days from the moment you wake up or hit the snooze until your head hits the pillow and you close your eyes. Use a timer if you have to determine how much time you spend doing each activity during your typical day. Then write it down, so you can see where you spend your time. And be honest. Cheating won’t help you find more time in your day.

microsecond) rather than focusing on one, and it costs more time than it saves.

are you will hit your smaller deadlines along the way and finish on time.

Use apps to track where, when, and how much time you spend online. Print out a daily calendar and write in how you spend your time even if it’s daydreaming. No online or phone calendars or planners. The act of writing produces better results than typing. Google the neuroscience behind it.

PRIORITIZE YOUR LIFE

Taking time to prioritize your day the night before saves time wondering about what areas of life need your attention the next day. It might be work, health, or family. Maybe a little of each. But if you don’t prioritize, then chances are you might skip an area of your life that is important to you. Write your priorities down in a notebook. It’s OK to add recreation to your priority list. Putting it on your priority list may help you stay focused as you work through the other not so fun areas needing your attention.

JUST SAY NO

Say “no” to the things that don’t line up with your priorities. Sure, watching shows sounds excellent now, but when you calculate how much time you’ll spend on it, then multiply that by a week, a month, a year, is it worth it? Think about what you could accomplish if you just said “no” to all the things outside your priority list? Unplug the television or iPad for the week and allow yourself a binge on the weekends. Delete Facebook from your phone, and answer emails instead while you wait.

PLAN BACKWARD

Want to finish a project on time? Start with the end in mind. Write down what you want to accomplish by when, then work in reverse marking dates off when smaller tasks need to be completed. Once your plan is in place, start at the beginning, checking off things as you finish or readjusting deadlines if things fall behind. If you start with the end, chances

It’s acceptable to use an online calendar to mark due dates, but print out a calendar also, and pencil in your project deadline. Write in smaller timeframes, adjusting if needed, so you stay on track and finish the job strong. And don’t forget to reward yourself when you meet those small deadlines.

ORGANIZE YOUR WORK

Just like prioritizing your life, you should prioritize your work every day. Put the most important tasks first, and work your way down. Many successful people focus on one to three tasks during the day. While this may not be possible for the average soccer mom or multiple business owner, there is wisdom in finishing one thing at a time. Organize your work online in one of the many project management apps like Trello and Wrike, then FOCUS: Following One Course Until Successful. Having a hand-written list of your goals is also essential. Goals written on paper remain in the forefront of our minds better than typed goals.

MAKE A TO-DO LIST

Even if you know what needs to get done each day, without a daily to-do list, you will flounder, second guess your next step, and most often, get stuck. Organize your smaller to-do lists daily, or weekly, but know you may need to adjust depending on how much you accomplish daily. You can create a to-do list the old-fashioned way on Post-it Notes and hope you don’t lose them, or you can use to-do apps like Wunderlist, Clear and Todoist, and have them with you on any online device. Do what works for you but make that list.

AVOID MULTITASKING

Studies show that productivity of multitasking is a misconception because neuroscience proves people can’t effectively do two things at once. According to Psychology Today, when you multitask, what happens is you’re switching tasks, which is less effective (even if the switch is only a

Try apps like 30/30, which divides your tasks into 30-minute segments. Use the Pomodoro app or method of setting a timer for 25 minutes to focus on one task, then take a break for 5 minutes doing anything else you want. You can surf Facebook, answer emails, or work on another project, but just for 5 minutes. Then it’s back to your original task until your next break. Every four cycles, take a more extended break, but no more than 15 minutes until the project is complete.

MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS

In this day and age, how can we avoid distractions? Simple. Do what you need to do to unplug from the world and zone in on tasks. If that means turning off the internet or blocking Facebook or certain websites, then do it. If you think you’ve tried everything to minimize distractions, keep searching until you find something that works for you. And if all else fails, recruit an accountability partner. Research work focus apps that remove distractions from your screen and help you focus on the document at hand, like FocusWriter and WriteMonkey. The Freedom app shuts down the internet for a predetermined amount of time. AntiSocial allows internet access but blocks Facebook, Twitter, reddit, Tumblr, and other social media distractions. Google provides information you need without diving into search results first, which can lead you down rabbit trails. Pocket is a bookmarking app that minimizes distractions by giving you the option to save what you’re looking at for later so you can focus on what’s in front of you.

JUST DO IT

Waiting for motivation is a time stealer. Just do it. Plain and simple. Feeling like getting the job done should not be factored into whether or not the job gets done, especially if you want to keep your job. Want to finish on time and have time left over to do what you want to do? Forget about how you feel and get to work. If you still need the motivation to finish the job, then write down all the reasons why you should finish strong. What will you get out of completing a task on time? What are you giving up if you procrastinate? When you “don’t feel like it,” take a look at the list, then get to work.

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THOUGH SHE’S DONE THE VAST MAJORITY OF HER CLIMBING IN GYMS, HANNAH MOSIER HAS FORGED HER PASSION ON ROCK WHERE THE PUZZLE ASPECT OF ASCENSION HAS LED TO A VERY PEACEFUL AND VERY GROUNDING LIFE AND PASSION.

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To the uninitiated, it looks scary and dangerous, but really, it’s quite safe, and getting involved in rock climbing has changed Hannah Mosier’s life in the threeplus years since she started. The Tulsan has found a welcoming and supportive community, and climbing has helped her push herself both mentally and physically into places she never thought she’d be able to go. It’s a fun activity as well as an excellent form of exercise.

And believe it or not, the seed for what is now her life’s passion was planted by a random movie she saw as a kid. “I’ve always wanted to climb, ever since I saw The Princess Diaries [starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway] when I was 6 years old,” says Mosier, who’s now 23. “There’s one scene in there when she’s climbing with her mom, it’s like a 30-second scene, but when I saw that, I said, ‘I want to do that.’ And it just stuck with me.”

There has been a growing wave of popularity for the sport of rock climbing, particularly in the Tulsa area. Mosier is a member, as well as a full-time employee, at the Climb Tulsa gym that accommodates a growing climbing population that couldn’t exist at the previous facility. Climbing has exploded in popularity in the past decade. The number of indoor climbing gyms has steadily risen (up 68 percent since 2010), and participation in youth competitions has soared

(up 144 percent). Climbing enjoys widespread exposure via social media, and it was even shortlisted for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. As much as Mosier enjoys the facilities at Climb Tulsa, though, she enjoys climbing outdoors more, primarily because of the enhanced strategies required. “I love the puzzle aspect of climbing, because, especially when you climb outside, there’s no way to make it easier for anybody,” the 2013 Lincoln Christian graduate says. “Everyone’s adapting to rock. I like technical climbing, where it’s not so much about your power or your strength; it’s more about your footwork and your technique and all that. You have to look at it and kind of plan, and figure out where your feet need to go and where your arm’s going to be and what angle you need to be at. But then also, it can be very spur-of-themoment change, because you may try to reach for what looks like a good hold, but it’s bad, so you have to come back and re-plan. I love that aspect of it. I feel like it’s a very thoughtful sport as well as a very physical sport.” Being outside in the elements also increases the challenge. Rock climbing is a full-body workout — requiring agility,

balance, flexibility, and strength — that incorporates a wide array of muscle groups at the same time, from athletes’ back and arm muscles, to their abdominals, calves, deltoids, fingers, obliques, and quads. And the sport is just as mentally demanding as it is physically challenging. “There’s a lot of different variables,” Mosier says of climbing outdoors. “Climbing is never safe, even if you’re indoors, which can be very odd because it feels a lot safer inside, but it’s not necessarily. But outside, you have weather, you have rock quality, you have the possibility of a rock crumbling off, and you’re not able to hold it anymore. You have different animals. There are so many different variables.” Climbing outside has also forced Mosier to become stronger mentally, something she has worked on a lot since she started doing it. “I feel like there’s a different mental space you have to go into when you go outside,” Mosier says. “Indoors, the holds are all bright and colorful; you know the path you’re supposed to take. They change them, but at this point, I’ve used almost every hold we have, so I have an idea of how it will feel and how I need to pull

on it. But outside, especially with something I’ve never been on before, I have no idea. “I’m a lot more emotionally healthy and can think through things a lot better because of climbing. There are a lot of times, on the wall outside, when I start to get scared. Danger, the fear of it is so invasive, so I may feel calm going up, but then all of a sudden, I’ll remember that I’m in a dangerous position. I have this mental talk, ‘Breathe a little bit,’ and then I remind myself, ‘I am strong enough to do this. I’ve done this before. I trust my systems. I trust my belayer. And if I fall, I believe that I’m going to be OK.’ Things like that. I had to learn that.” She’s had to use similar mental tactics for one particular outdoor scenario, but Mosier has come a long way in managing those situations. “I used to feel freaked out by exposure, where you’re on the wall and there’s nothing around you,” she says. “Like two years ago, I was climbing outside and I was really exposed and I remember just having to sit there for a while and go through that mental process again. Then in January, when I did my first multi-pitch climb, we were out at Red Rocks in Nevada, and we were like 200-plus feet up, and I was super-exposed. The only thing

holding me there were these little bolts on the wall with my anchor system that I had set up, and I felt so comfortable. It was cool.” While there aren’t a lot of places to climb outdoors nearby, Mosier listed a few options. “There are the Wichita mountains, which is about an hour and a half away from Oklahoma City,” she said. “There’s Quartz Mountain, which is in southwest Oklahoma. I’ve only been there once. And then, for the most part, there’s the Buffalo River area in Arkansas. “But the closest one to us would be Chandler Park, in west Tulsa, where a lot of people go to boulder. It’s really small, but there’s bouldering out there.” And yes, rock climbing can be quite a commitment of time, money and energy, but Mosier feels like the hundreds of dollars she has spent on the sport, not including trips out of state to climb more challenging outdoor walls, is well worth it. “I love climbing,” she says, smiling. “It’s very peaceful and very grounding for me. It’s the best. I could do it all the time, and I love it. It’s a great activity. It’s a great life.”

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THE ART OF CHEESEMAKING HAS DEVELOPED OVER TIME BEGINNING SEVERAL THOUSAND YEARS AGO. TODAY, THERE ARE OVER 4,000 DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHEESES WORLDWIDE. BY JENNIFER ZEHNDER PHOTOS BY JENNIFER ZEHNDER Amanda Jane Simcoe, head chef at The Cheese Wench, has been obsessed with cheese since she was a child. “I was the kid stealing all the blue cheese crumbles from my parents’ salad plates. I was the kid begging to go to any restaurant that served any manner of fried goat cheese,” she says. “We got to choose our birthday dinner each

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year, and I always wanted cheese fondue.”  Simcoe is not alone in her appetite for cheese. Historical evidence shows that people have been enjoying milk’s spoils as early as 1615 B.C. According to scientists, the allure of cheese comes mainly from the dairy protein casein, which during the cheesemaking process compounds into a substance

as addictive as heroin and other narcotics. The addiction connection is not lost on marketers who promote cheesier, cheese lovers’ and other cheesefilled temptations designed to give people their cheese fix. Patience and attention are the two most important terms a person should know when looking to dabble in the cheesemaking arts, Simcoe

contends. For everything else, there’s Google search, books, and hands-on classes, as well as online and in-store resources. At its most fundamental level, cheesemaking begins with milk and ends with cheese. The specific cheese produced is dependent upon what is added to the milk — cultures, mold spore powders, enzymes — and what steps are taken during the

GREEN COUNTRY SCENE GC cheesemaking process —heated, cured, cooked/not cooked, pressed, aged. “The basic requirement for turning milk into cheese involves acidulating and curdling the milk,” Simcoe explains. “Regardless of what kind of cheese you want to make, you must separate the curds — milk solids — and the whey — milk liquid. The curds are made into cheese. The whey can be used once again to make certain byproduct cheeses like Ricotta, which means “re-cooked.”    From there, she says, the process splits into many directions depending on the type of cheese desired. “Some cheeses require cooking the curds, and some require pressing, additional cultures, mold spores or bacteria,” she says. “Some need to be washed to prepare the surface for naturally-occurring bacteria to enhance the flavor of the cheese.” Regardless of choice — cow, goat or sheep milk — you want to use milk that is not high-heat pasteurized, Simcoe notes. Homogenized milk, which is treated to distribute cream throughout the milk evenly, is not necessary. Raw milk is excellent, she says, but it can be tricky to find if you do not live near a dairy. The FDA does not allow the sale of raw milk off-site in Oklahoma. Another great option is VAT (low-heat) pasteurized milk since all the necessary enzymes are left intact after the process. When it comes to the variety of milk used, goat and cow milk are surprisingly interchangeable. Many types of cheese can be crafted from either — including mozzarella, which was initially

made from water buffalo milk (mozzarella di bufula). In the United States, cow milk is the norm, but its goat counterpart called “capriella” is a pleasant diversion, Simcoe asserts. Her advice to fledgling cheesemakers? Have patience and pay attention to the small details. “Read the instructions before you even open the milk jug. In certain cases, the order in which the steps are followed— heating, acidulating, etc. — can be blurred just a bit. In other cheeses, you must follow the directions exactly, or the results will not be good.” A good batch of cheese begins with proper instructions and recipes — especially if a kit is not involved. After that, necessary hardware includes a stainless-steel pot, strainer, whisk, ladle, extra stainless-steel bowls, a thermometer, butter muslin, kitchen twine, salt, citric acid, and rennet. For some cheeses, additional cultures, cheese molds and presses are needed. The cheese recipe will specify what you will need. In the end, cheese is what and how you make it. As a cooking element, cheese can be a blessing and a curse, Simcoe shares. “It is an amazing ingredient unless it is poorly used, which does a disservice to both the dish and the cheese. I’m not a fan of using cheese to hide a mediocre dish,” she says. “I’m also not a fan of wasting a gorgeous cheese in a way that doesn’t elevate it to its full potential. Respect the cheese.” To keep up with Simcoe’s hands-on classes and events, follow her Facebook page at TheCheeseWench.

CHEESE TERMS CASEIN The most critical protein in milk for cheesemaking. Coagulated casein can hold moisture like a sponge, then shrink and expel moisture when exposed to acid and heat. It is modified during the fermentation and ripening of cheese to create the structure and flavor of the cheese. CITRIC ACID Used to increase acidity when necessary. COAGULATION A process of thickening the milk into a custard-like gel by introducing acid or rennet to the milk. Coagulant enzymes can be from plant, animal or laboratory sources. CULTURES Cheese cultures are used to acidify the milk. There are several varieties of cultures which react differently with milk to adjust the pH. CURD The solids formed in curdled (or coagulated) milk from which cheese is made. PASTEURIZATION Process of heating milk to kill harmful pathogens. PH A 0-14 scale that measures the acidity of a solution. RENNET (CHYMOSIN) A milk-clotting enzyme added to coagulate milk. Rennet can be of either animal, plant or microbial origin. RIPENING Nurturing cheese under ideal conditions and with proper handling to control its development over time. Proper maturation is fundamental to enabling many kinds of cheese to develop characteristic flavor, color, and texture fully. Fresh cheeses are not aged. Other terms used for ripening are aging, maturation and curing. WHEY The liquid byproduct of producing cheese. Because whey contains vital proteins, lactose, and minerals, it is increasingly being used as an ingredient in producing other foods. Whey is often used to make Ricotta. AT PASTEURIZATION Low-temperature V pasteurization, also called vat or batch pasteurization, is one of several acceptable ways to pasteurize milk. Sources: Californiadairypressroom.com, cheesemaking.com

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For brides-to-be in Tulsa, it’s been a well-known fact over the years that if you wanted an extraordinary boutique wedding dress shopping experience, you would usually have to travel to Dallas or another big city to get it. Megan Redmond and Carley Johnson are out to mix things up by opening a unique bridal boutique in the Kendall Whittier District called Bryde. The “y” in Bryde stands for “you” — because they genuinely want to make the shopping experience all about the bride.

wow before the vow A LOT OF PRESSURE CAN ACCOMPANY WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING. AFTER ALL, THE GOWN WILL BE THE CENTERPIECE OF THE BIG DAY. OFFERING GOWNS THAT COULD BE DESCRIBED AS BOHEMIAN, GLAMOROUS, INDIE, OR MINIMAL, BRYDE IS READY TO ASSIST IN FINDING YOU A DRESS THAT COMPLEMENTS YOUR PERSONALITY AND STYLE. BY LINDSAY MORRIS & PHOTOS BY SARAH ELIZA ROBERTS 56 PREVIEW 918 AUGUST 2019

Bryde is the story of two 20-something female entrepreneurs. Both young ladies are from Tulsa. These energetic, intelligent young ladies met through the two boutiques they owned in The Boxyard. Redmond had Beau & Arrow, and Johnson still owns Modern Mess. They quickly learned that retail ownership tends to be a competitive realm. It’s an every-woman-for-herself mentality,” Johnson says. “It’s one that warns to be careful what you share, don’t be too nice, and never refer a customer to another boutique even if you can’t meet a need.” Instead of competing against each other, these gals opted to join forces. They chose to throw away the competitive expectations of entrepreneurship. “What would happen if we decided to throw away this social stigma and encouraged each other as women in business?,” Redmond says. Over the years, Redmond and Johnson have excitedly watched the local wedding industry flourish as the city has grown. Tulsa is home to some of the region’s most popular venues, photographers and florists. However, they noticed that Tulsa did not yet have an upscale, stylish bridal shop.

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MEGAN REDMOND CARLEY JOHNSON The concept for Bryde began two years ago when Redmond and Johnson held a photo shoot for women to dress up and have their pictures taken at The Boxyard. They started talking about how a bridal boutique was lacking in Tulsa. They sat on the idea for two years until the perfect space popped up.

The whole culture of weddings has evolved in the last decade, and now everything is expected to be an experience. For example, instead of just a bachelorette party, many brides opt for a

“We want to keep it in Tulsa,” Johnson says. “We want brides to have an option right here rather than having to travel to get what they want.” “Tulsa is a large enough city to support this type of concept,” Redmond says. The two young ladies have different styles, which have been reflected in the type of clothing they’ve offered at Beau & Arrow and Modern Mess over the years. Sometimes Johnson would notice a customer’s style and send her to Beau & Arrow, and Redmond would do the same for Johnson.

Redmond and Johnson have been overwhelmed by the support their shop has garnered. “Our support was overwhelming from the start,” Johnson says. “We’ve had over 200 people in the Tulsa wedding industry reach out about collaborating.” With the store expected to open in late August or early September, Johnson and Redmond are excited about what they will be able to offer the brides-to-be of Tulsa and the surrounding areas.

“Together we’ve embraced community over competition, joined forces, and now we’re working together to blow your mind with the most unforgettable experience at Bryde that will make you say, ‘Heck yes!’ to the dress of your dreams,” Johnson says.

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Bryde appeals to differing tastes and offers nontraditional gowns that could be described as Bohemian, glamorous, indie, or minimal. All dresses will be madeto-measure, with lines coming from South Africa and Israel, and of course some from the U.S. “They are lines we’ve followed over the years that have a beautiful aesthetic,” Redmond says.

Now they will be able to combine those varying styles into unique offerings at Bryde to try to meet every type of bride’s style. “We met in the middle and curated a collection to appeal to everyone’s style,” Johnson says.

Bryde will open late this summer and will be open by appointment only. “You get the entire store all to yourself,” Johnson says. “It’s a journey to find the dress.”

Coming from the boutique world, Johnson and Redmond know what it’s like to offer exceptional service. They’ve seen what bridal boutiques in bigger cities can do, and they plan to provide the same sort of service.

“It was a spur-of-the-moment thing,” Redmond says.

bachelorette weekend getaway. In tune with the experience philosophy, Bryde will aim to provide a wedding dress shopping experience.

About the same time, Redmond knew her time had come to close Beau & Arrow. The gals noticed their landlord posted a picture of space available in the Kendall Whittier District. They knew it was destiny.

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A crucial part of working for yourself is making business connections. We’ve talked about networking in this column before, from the viewpoint of visiting different groups to find the ones that work for you. But the next step after visiting a group and getting business cards from everyone is meeting one-on-one with people and seeing what that connection leads to. After all, this is where future business comes from, so it’s an essential element of bringing in leads.

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As it turns out, there are some excellent points to making these one-on-ones pleasant and productive for everyone. Fortunately, developing a strategy for how you handle those one-on-ones is a matter of planning and practice to fine-tune what works best for you. The more you do it, the more you’ll learn how to do it successfully. To get you started, here’s what I’ve learned so far in getting

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the most out of one-on-one networking meetings.

REMEMBER THE GOAL OF NETWORKING IS TO CONNECT, NOT SELL Ooh, boy. This point seems obvious, but it gets overlooked so often, you might come to hate networking meetings unless you figure out how to avoid it. Here’s the deal — the reason for coffee connections or lunch networking is to meet someone, get to know them and their

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business, build a sense of trust, and establish a relationship that will be mutually beneficial. Do: Ask the person about who they are as a person and as a business owner. Learn about their most immediate goals. Find out what they’re looking for and need help with. Offer to connect them with others who might be helpful to them. See if you think this is someone you’d be happy to work with in the future.

Don’t: Try to sell them on your services or convert them into a customer. There’s no worse turn-off than showing up for what you think will be a casual, get-to-know session, only to find out it’s a hardcore attempt to convince you to buy insurance or join someone’s multi-level marketing team.

SCHEDULE ONE-ON-ONES STRATEGICALLY When you work for yourself, managing your calendar smartly is an art form that you need to master if you’re going to stay sane. And this includes scheduling meetings. Think in terms of what works best for you as a person and as a business owner. If you’d rather do meetings at certain times of the day or week, then stick to those slots when you’re coordinating a meeting with someone.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PERSONALITY STYLE Are you an extrovert who loves connecting with people? You might try to do a full day of networking, with several back-to-back meetings. Do you benefit from getting away from your home office midday for a break? Then connect with someone over lunch. Are you more introverted, with a need for regular quiet time? If so, don’t do back-to-back meetings. Instead, figure out how many meetings you can do each week without losing your mind, and then spread those meetings out so you don’t get overly stressed.

KEEP YOUR WORKLOAD IN MIND WHEN SETTING APPOINTMENTS This probably sounds like a given, right? But it’s something that can easily get overlooked… until you’re looking at your calendar and panicking over all you need to do. Been there, done that, and it’s not fun. So, make life easier on yourself by slotting meetings carefully into your work schedule. I’ve found it helpful to plan meetings in

the middle of the month when I have fewer deadlines to meet. This allows me to focus on each meeting without distraction.

MAKE SURE THE CONVERSATION IS TWO-SIDED Another critical element in one-on-one networking is ensuring you and the other person have a dialogue. That is, two people need to be sharing back and forth. If only one of you is talking, or if you are talking but not connecting, then you’re wasting both people’s time. This is one of the most miserable experiences in networking, and it’s important to do all you can to avoid it. Don’t overshare or try to dominate the conversation, but don’t be too quiet either. Look for ways to make the conversation mutual and equal.

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SHOW UP WITH GREAT QUESTIONS If you feel like you have trouble holding good conversations, plan. It helps to look up the person you’re meeting on LinkedIn and check out their website. But beyond that, come up with some questions that are open-ended to invite good talks. Some good ones include: How did you end up working in your line of business? What do you like best about it? What’s your biggest challenge? What’s your favorite type of client to work for?

BE MINDFUL OF THE PERSON’S TIME Everyone you meet with is on a schedule — including you. So, don’t overstay your welcome. When you arrive, ask the person you’re meeting what their schedule looks like and when they need to leave. If you need to go at a set time, let them know. Try to keep the meeting to an hour or less so that it’s not overkilling. Focus on getting to know the person. If you need to schedule more time with them at a later date, you can always do so.

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DO YOU EXPERIENCE SUDDEN ATTACKS OF ANXIETY, FEAR, AND PANIC? PERHAPS YOUR HEART RACES, YOU FEEL UNABLE TO BREATHE OR THINK PROPERLY, AND YOU SWEAT. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST WAYS TO COPE WITH PANIC DISORDER TO IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE. BY LINDSAY MORRIS

Anxiety is a normal part of life – pretty much everyone feels anxious before taking a test or a crucial meeting at work. But when someone has an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and grows worse over time. The symptoms of an anxiety disorder can put a kink in important parts of your daily life, like your job and relationships. If you have an anxiety disorder, you’re not alone. Each year, tens of millions of Americans of all ages suffer from longterm anxiety. Among children, anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness — one they may carry into adulthood. Some of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder include restlessness, being easily fatigued, having a hard time concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty controlling feelings of worry, and sleep problems. Panic disorder affects 2 to 3 percent of people in the United States per year, and it is twice as likely to occur in women than in men. Individuals with panic disorder tend to have spontaneous panic attacks, and they, therefore, become preoccupied with the fear that they may happen again, at any time.

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Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that come on suddenly and reach their peak within minutes. Attacks are usually brought on by a trigger, such as an object or situation the person fears. Many people with panic disorder are embarrassed or afraid to tell anyone about what they experience, instead distancing themselves from family and friends who could be supportive. If you or someone you love suffers from anxiety or panic disorder, what can you do to combat it? How can you become a productive member of society and engage fully in your relationships with friends and family? GAIN KNOWLEDGE The first step in overcoming your panic disorder symptoms is to understand what is happening in your body when you experience an attack. Living in fear of having a panic attack and therefore avoiding situations that may cause them can often create more situations and more avoidance in a never-ending cycle of fear and anxiety. Although scary, panic attacks are harmless; they are the body’s alarm system kicking in and are not designed to harm you in any way. While the response may make you feel as though you are going crazy or dying, you are not. Your body would have the same reaction if you were facing a physical threat, such as coming face to face with a bear. The goal is not to eliminate the attacks, but to find a way to manage them without fear.

HEALTH + FITNESS HF LEARN RELAXATION TECHNIQUES Meditation is calming for many people and can help clear your mind of worries. Several meditation apps are available on smartphones, such as Calm, Headspace, and The Mindfulness App.

which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks. Also, don’t skip meals. Having an empty stomach can make you more susceptible to irritability and anxiety. Try to eat healthy, wellbalanced meals.

Deep breathing can be beneficial in the middle of an anxious or panicked moment. Inhale, taking a deep breath from your abdomen as you count to three. As you inhale, you should feel your stomach rise. After a short pause, slowly exhale while counting to three.

MAKE EXERCISE A PRIORITY Exercise is a great way to let go of some of those things you’re anxious about. Try to include at least 2½ hours of moderateintensity physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) each week, an hour of vigorousintensity exercise (such as jogging or swimming laps), or a combination of the two, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) recommends.

RECOGNIZE YOUR TRIGGERS To identify what sets off your anxiety or panic attacks, you will need to slow down and become more mindful. Doing this will help you to determine the situations or people that trigger your anxiety. In some instances, you may be able to avoid these triggers. In others, you will need to gain the courage to be able to deal with these situations. FACE YOUR FEARS Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do when dealing with anxiety and panic attacks is to ask yourself, “What if?” What if the thing you’re so worried about actually happened? Would you survive? The answer is almost always yes. There are some healthy ways to face your fears. For example, if you’re afraid of flying, you can talk through your fear with a loved one or counselor and eventually face that fear — ideally with someone there to support you. WATCH WHAT YOU’RE CONSUMING Be careful not to drink too much alcohol or caffeine,

CONSIDER THERAPY Therapy can be beneficial for people facing anxiety disorder and panic attacks. One well-established and highly effective treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. It focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thinking and behavior patterns. Benefits are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual, according to the ADAA.  CONSIDER MEDICATION For some people, there may come a time when medication is needed to help face anxiety and panic attacks. However, medication is an option to try after trying other options first, such as counseling, says Devon Morris, APRN-CNP with Utica Park Clinic. “There are specific medications that can help with anxiety attacks, but many of them are habit-forming. For generalized anxiety, there is some good medication that is taken daily to improve the general state of anxiety.”

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Brewing uP a Good Time Now that they’ve established themselves as a delicious, desirable Tulsa beer and a fun taproom destination, Welltown Brewing is focused on creating a community vibe that people want to be a part of. By Jo h n T ra n c h i n a • Ph oto s by Sa ra h E l i z a Roberts First came the beer, then came the big decision: Do we focus our energies on distributing the beer or do we open a venue to serve it in? For Jeremy Diamond, the owner and operator of Welltown Brewing, the answer was an extension of his engaging and outgoing personality — of course, to open their place and bring the customers to them. So several years after partner and brewmaster Jordan O’Dell created the beer in his garage, and following a host of obstacles with securing a suitable facility, Welltown Brewing finally opened its taproom in June 2018 in the Tulsa Arts District in downtown Tulsa.

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“It’s been a journey,” Diamond says. “This was not our first [attempted] location; this was our third. When we went through the steps of finding a location, my big thing was knowing we wanted to go all-in on the taproom, and a location that facilitated that. So downtown made sense. We had looked at other locations, then we saw this one, fell in love with it, and pulled the trigger. We have about 12,000 square feet, including a big rooftop patio upstairs, and 4,000 square feet is our brewery in the back.” Diamond acknowledged that starting with opening a big space when no one knows your beer

could be taking a big chance, but the bold strategy has worked out well so far. They have booked 10 weddings for 2020 and occasionally host fundraising events for local nonprofit organizations such as the Food Bank and Gaining Ground, a group that promotes teaching young kids to read. “We went big right off the bat,” Diamond says. “Very risky to do that. We were going all-in on the taproom. It turns out that people love the space and it’s turned into a venue as well as a taproom. People not only want to drink beer in a cool location, but they also want to have their parties, whether it’s corporate or a

reception, and want to have their get-together here as well.” And now that they’ve established themselves as a delicious, desirable Tulsa beer and a fun destination, Welltown Brewing is also beginning to can their beer and distribute it to stores and restaurants to sell as well, further validating Diamond’s original vision to put his energies into creating a unique Welltown environment that fits the beer. “In the world of brewing, there’s a lot of different business models you can go after,” Diamond says. “It’s just more or less a personality thing. There’s a lot of other breweries in town that

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The taproom is a fun, vibrant place that is kid-friendly and even dog-friendly, with a rooftop patio and first-floor garage doors that

Another early decision that has proven to be an essential advantage for the company is reflected in the distinctive and straightforward labeling on the

addition to their beers’ taste, the label as much as anything else is a crucial component of separating Welltown from all the other options out there.

“[Our] straightforward design plays back to early Tulsa, the oil capital of the world days,” Diamond says. “We wanted to give back to the community. We wanted to be true to our roots in a brand, in a look, in a logo that spoke to the city as well as spoke to the community that we want to form.

“He’s kind of the original guy who helped us in the beginning and saw the vision before it was something,” Diamond says of Winn. “About three and a half, four years ago, he started helping me and working on a look, a feel, and a brand. To me, that speaks volumes about the company before anything else does, so I wanted to establish that before anything else.”

The logo was designed by Jordan Winn, a former teammate of Diamond’s from the NOAH (local home-schooled high school students) basketball team, who is also the graphic designer who created the iconic Tulsa flag. In

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“We wanted to completely go against the grain, because a lot of people go with the crazy, go with the over-the-top, which is fine, but for me. I wanted something very distinct, super simple as well, where you could pull away from the name and see the logo and know that, ‘Oh, that’s a Welltown beer.’”

“We’re allowed to bring underagers into this facility, whereas bars you can’t,” Diamond says. “It all depends on beer versus distilled spirits. We have beer, wine, and cider; we do not have hard alcohol. Anything distilled, we can’t have it here. It differentiates us — more family-friendly than most other places. A lot of people will bring in kids, want to sit down on a nice Saturday; we’ll throw open the garage doors and have a lot of fun. I would say that’s the big-time differentiator.”

beer. The Welltown Brewing logo works well and stands in nice contrast to a lot of the busy and loud labels utilized by several other local beers.

“One of the biggest things that we wanted to do was create a space [where] people can come in and enjoy beer. A lot of people might go after the model of big distribution, to be in every bar, every restaurant, and there’s some in town that already do that, and that’s great. But our focus was to create a community, to create a vibe here that people want to be a part of.”

open up to the sidewalk during beautiful weather. Because they don’t serve any hard alcohol such as vodka or whiskey, Welltown Brewing is allowed to welcome minors into the establishment. (That’s also why it’s called a “taproom” and not a “bar.”) That distinction alters the atmosphere in a way that makes it less aggressive and gives it a more inclusive, calmer vibe.

like the aspect of being more hands-off. ‘I’m going to create a good product and just send it out and have other people enjoy it.’ I’m a little more outgoing, I’m a little more out there, so I enjoy the camaraderie of others and bringing other people in, whether it’s my friends, whether it’s my family or new people that I’ve never met before. I love people. So it was very natural for me to choose taproom over distro. That being said, we’re now getting involved with distribution, but our focus is still bringing people back here.

Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-1 a.m. Sunday: 2-8 p.m.

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Soothe After-School Hunger

YOU ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH STRESS BUYING YOUR KIDS' SCHOOL SUPPLIES. BUT YOU CAN RELAX SOMEWHAT KNOWING THAT THEY'LL HAVE SOMETHING DELICIOUS TO COME HOME TO WITH THESE AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS. Can you smell it in the air? The fresh aroma of study binders, newly sharpened pencils, and multi-scented erasers. It’s already time for back-to-school shopping, first-day-of-school photos, and — most importantly — long lists of snacking go-tos and must-haves. Whether you’re a hungry high schooler, a poor college student, or a mom with munchie kiddos, these recipes are quick, delicious, and can be made by almost anyone, anywhere, anytime. Get ready to put those pens to good use. Take notes, make changes, and create these delights or twist them into your versions. Either way, you’ll be satisfied, stuffed, and ready to put those fueled-up brains to work. And if you think these snacks take hours to prepare, they don’t. Some can be made in minutes or can be part of your Sunday meal-prep.

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EATS + TREATS ET PIZZA BAGEL Adapted from society19.com Pizza can be good, great, or fantastic, depending on how it’s made. With this dish, meal prep is easy, fun, and full of endless combinations. Let the creativity commence. INGREDIENTS: Preferred bagel Pizza or tomato sauce

Shredded mozzarella Pepperoni (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut bagel in half. 2. Spread each half with pizza or tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni. 3. Microwave for about 1-2 minutes.

FANCY RAMEN Ramen is already considered a meal by many, but with a little extra effort, this dish can go from drab to fab and all the way to fancy in no time. INGREDIENTS: hoice of instant ramen noodles C 1 egg 1 green onion 1 baby carrot ¼ cup diced cucumber Sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE IN A CUP Adapted from number‑2‑pencil.‌com The essence of what is so incredible about freshly baked chocolate chip cookies is now not only within a moment’s reach; it can be as ooey, as gooey, and as good as you decide.

Adapted from prettyprudent.‌com Some like breakfast for dinner. Some like breakfast for breakfast. Either way, this easy 2-minute recipe provides the perfect balance of study carbs and tasty toppings, no matter when the hankerings happen. INGREDIENTS: or 2 slices of bread, cubed 1 1 Tbsp. butter 1 egg 3 Tbsp. milk Dash cinnamon Drop of vanilla extract (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. granulated white sugar 1 Tbsp. firmly packed dark brown sugar 1⁄8 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1. Cook the ramen according to package instructions. 2. Crack egg into a separate bowl and microwave for 30-60 seconds (depending on desired consistency). 3. Slice or dice other toppings. 4. Add toppings and egg to cooked ramen.

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mall pinch of kosher salt S 1 egg yolk ¼ cup of all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. of semisweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put butter in a cup and melt in the microwave. 2. Add sugars, and stir until well combined. 3. Stir in vanilla and salt. 4. Separate an egg and add the yolk. Stir to combine. 5. Add flour, then stir again. 6. Add chocolate chips, and give a final stir. 7. Add a few chocolate chips to the top of the cookie dough. 8. Cook in microwave 40-60 seconds. 9. Serve warm and enjoy.

1. Cube bread. 2. Melt butter in a cup for a few seconds in the microwave. Swoosh it around the cup. 3. Add bread to cup. 4. In separate cup, combine egg, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir. 5. Pour liquid over the bread. Smoosh it a little and allow liquid to soak into the bread. 6. Microwave. Start with 1 minute, then add 10 seconds at a time until it’s cooked to your liking (no runny eggs). 7. Add syrup if desired.

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MYTHOLOGICAL ies

s e h i c n u M Unicorn macarons can be made by those who aren’t pastry chefs with magical powers, superhuman patience, and the finely tuned motor skills of a surgeon. By Tiffany Duncan Remember how last month I made macarons for the first time? Well, they are my new obsession. I’ve made them two or three more times since then, and I can’t get enough of their brightly colored adorableness. So this month, I thought I would attempt something genuinely next level: the elusive unicorn macaron. And I am so glad I did. How freaking cute are they?! I am utterly obsessed. Those colors. The flower crowns and sprinkles. Their eyelashes and rosy cheeks. (It’s a little disconcerting that I can do the makeup of a mythical cookie creature better than my own.) Never in a million years did I think these would turn out. When I’ve seen photos of these types of designs on Instagram, I’ve always assumed they were

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made by pastry chefs with magical powers, superhuman patience, and the finely tuned motor skills of a surgeon. But I’m here to tell you that if I can do this, you definitely can do this.

Because here’s the thing about life this side of the 21st century: With the help of YouTube, anything is possible. Install a ceiling fan? YouTube. Change your oil? YouTube. Make the most adorable macarons in the universe? Yep, that’s right — YouTube. I searched “unicorn macaron tutorial,” and clicked on the first video that has over 2 million views. The YouTube channel is called Nerdy Nummies, and apparently, the girl who hosts it — Rosanna Pansino — is something of a viral baking star. She explained exactly how to achieve these little unicorn cuties with clarity and pizzazz. Under Pansino’s peppy tutelage, I made a trip to the craft store for supplies I didn’t have in my pantry: black food-safe markers ( for eyelashes), colored food-safe markers ( for flower crowns), bright white food dye (I didn’t even know this existed), an edible gold paint pen ( for horns and ears), food-safe pink luster dust ( for their rosy cheeks), and some decorating brushes to apply the “blush.” Surprisingly, some of it was even Pansino’s line of baking

supplies! (I guess when you have over 4 million followers on Instagram, companies want to sell products under your name.) Also very important, I bought a size 4 piping tip. The size of this tip is small and allows for a lot of control when piping the macaron batter, which is essential for minute details like the unicorn horns and ears.

I happened to make these on the same night my husband was in the kitchen also working on a massive food project. He’s been really into smoking meat lately, and he was trimming three huge briskets in preparation for a potluck we were attending the next day. We were vying for elbow room and pans like crazy, but I won out to use the pans first because #happywifehappylife, right? Between the two of us, we effectively covered every inch of counter space and dirtied nearly every dish we owned, but it was also just a lot of chaotic fun. The first thing I did was trace a unicorn macaron template I printed from Google onto parchment paper. This is an essential step for these little guys because there’s no way I could have free-handed them. Then I whipped up the same macaron recipe I have had a lot of luck with that I found on Pinterest (“Birthday Cake Macarons” by

sprinklesforbreakfast.com). When my batter was ready, it was the moment of truth — piping time. I was most nervous for this step, as I have never attempted to pipe out something so detailed as little ears and horns. I didn’t think my piping job looked great, but the good news is that they get painted anyway, which can make up for a lot of the flaws. Once I piped them out, I let them sit out for an hour, as it is essential for macarons to form a layer of “skin” before popping

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them in the oven. I was elated when I pulled them out and saw that they looked like they were supposed to. It was at this point that I started to believe I was going to pull this off.

As soon as they cooled, it was time for the fun part: decorating. To me, few things are quite as fun as getting lost in a mess of sprinkles, icing, and metallic gold food paint.

I copied exactly what Pansino did, and although hers are just a bit more perfect than mine, I have to admit that I think I came pretty dang close. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been more proud of

something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made in the kitchen. And if you feel like trying your hand at them, I promise you that with a bit of patience and a chunk of time to kill, you can make these too.

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en av e H WITH POOR EATING HABITS INVADING MOST OF OUR LIVES, MAYBE IT’S TIME TO ADD IN SOME CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES TO LIGHTEN THINGS UP A BIT AND PAVE THE WAY TOWARD BETTER HEALTH. BY TIFFANY DUNCAN It’s no secret that the average American diet could stand to be cleaned up a little bit. We are so busy and on the go that convenience

Kale Kale is the holy grail of cruciferous vegetables; there are few things you can do for your health that are better than increasing your consumption of kale, as it is one of the most nutrientdense foods on the planet. Kale has incredibly low-calorie content while also being a good source of Omega-3

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food is simply a part of most of our daily lives. We get a drive-thru cheeseburger here, some chicken nuggets there, and before we know it, fast food has become a cemented habit wreaking havoc on our health, both mentally and physically. Many studies find that consuming an excess of processed foods is more dangerous than even tobacco consumption, which should give us all some serious pause. Most of us could stand to increase our intake of

fatty acid. It is also high in manganese (a mineral that the body needs to function correctly), high in antioxidants like beta-carotene and lutein, vitamins A, C, and K, and of course, fiber. The most common type of kale is curly kale, which is sweet and mild. Though kale is good sautéed or baked into kale chips, the most effective way

leafy green vegetables — particularly those of the “cruciferous” family.

cancer that many say these cruciferous veggies “crucify” disease.

Cruciferous veggies get their name from the Latin term “Cruciferae,” which means “cross-bearing,” due to the cross-like shape of their leaves. They are a diverse group of veggies rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, which are plant-based compounds that help to fight inflammation and considerably reduce the risk of cancer. These veggies are so powerful in fighting

Because August in Oklahoma means it is still reasonably hot outside, and a heavy meal can make us feel sluggish and weighed down, there’s no better time to start learning to add in some cruciferous veggies to lighten things up a bit and pave the way toward better health. Here is a list of some cruciferous veggies to add to your next grocery list:

to receive its nutrients is by eating it raw. To soften it up and minimize any bitterness, massage a bowlful of fresh kale with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. You can also throw it into any smoothie for an extra punch of nutrients.

Broccoli Coming in second on the list of most effective cruciferous

veggie, broccoli is high in many essential nutrients that the body needs to thrive. Its high vitamin C content makes it a powerful antioxidant that helps to ward off the negative impacts of stress, and it also helps to build collagen and promote healing of cuts or wounds. Broccoli is also one of the veggies highest in folic acid, which is essential for promoting healthy cell growth.

Like other cruciferous green veggies, broccoli is an excellent source of fiber, which can help battle colon cancer and reduce cholesterol.

Cauliflower There’s a reason cauliflower is now being used as a stand-in for all kinds of foods like rice, pizza crust, and even Buffalo wings. Cauliflower is super versatile, and its hearty texture is dense and satisfying, as well as being ultra low in carbs and calories, making it a dieter’s best friend. Cauliflower is also an excellent source of choline, an essential nutrient that is involved in everything from brain development to maintaining a healthy nervous system, supporting metabolism, and preventing cholesterol from building up in the liver. Most people are deficient in choline, and cauliflower is one of the few foods that contains this vital nutrient.

Brussels sprouts Love them or hate them, Brussels sprouts contain a load of fiber and other vitamins that we need for optimal health. They are exceptionally high in vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting and bone health. Brussels sprouts can also help to keep blood sugar levels in check, leading to a decreased risk of developing diabetes. These guys are uncomplicatedly delicious when tossed with some olive oil and roasted in the oven.

Arugula Arugula is the leafy green that is responsible for adding that delicious, peppery bite to your salad. But more than just a tasty salad addition, arugula is rich in chlorophyll, which prevents

liver and DNA damage. This leafy green is also 90 percent water, making it a great hydrating option for summer. Summer is such a beautiful season to enjoy the fresh taste of arugula, anyway, whether it’s used as a pizza topping, thrown into a food processor to make fresh pesto, or tossed with watermelon, feta, and balsamic for a simple yet delicious salad.

Mustard greens Mustard greens may not be as common on the dinner plate as its other cruciferous cousins like broccoli or cauliflower, but it definitely should be. As the name implies, mustard greens are the leaves of the mustard plant, so they have a pleasantly sharp bite akin to the taste of mustard. Mustard greens contain glucosinolate, a cancer-battling plant chemical. They also help to lower cholesterol, boost immunity, and promote healthy skin and hair. Mustard greens can be eaten raw if you like their horseradish-esque kick, but if that’s not quite your thing you may also sauté them, which will mellow out the taste a bit.

Bok choy Another underappreciated cruciferous veggie is bok choy, a Chinese variety of cabbage. Bok choy is particularly potent in battling cancer cells, as it is high in selenium. Selenium can help to detoxify cancercausing compounds, as well as slow tumor growth rate. Eating lots of bok choy is also good for heart health and to fight inflammation. As far as ways to eat this Chinese green, you may opt to eat the stalks raw by dipping them into a sauce, chop up the stalks and leaves for a salad, or toss in as a tasty addition to a stir-fry.

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Brunch — it’s one of the most tempting weekend meals we can treat ourselves to, offering special menu items you don’t easily find other times of the week. Part breakfast, part lunch, and all delicious, there’s no meal quite like it. You may associate it with a lazy start to the weekend, mimosas, and bloody marys after church. And that’s not wrong, but it’s not all there is to the story. Brunch has a fascinating history. According to the History Channel’s website, brunch hearkens back to fox hunting days, when upper-class British people would take a break between chasing small wildlife to enjoy an indulgent late morning meal featuring meats, eggs, and alcohol. Eventually, brunch made its way to Chicago, where celebrities and other big wigs stayed overnight during coast-to-coast train trips during the days before planes became a common form of transportation. Now, it’s a meal that Green Country loves enjoying on weekends with friends and family. A sweet cinnamon roll can be disguised as a meal. Mixed drinks can be ingested before noon. Your Sunday’s finest or haggard sweatpants are both acceptable at most places. It’s almost a wild terrain. Food is such a central part of our community, and the meal of brunch combines eating with a social hour aspect that just a regular lunch or dinner don’t touch. Brunch isn’t to be enjoyed alone, but surrounded by friends, family, a significant other, or even a date. Whether you serve up your Saturday morning meal with bottomless mimosas or coffee and Tylenol, we’ve got some options for you. For this article, we’re defining brunch pretty narrowly. The restaurants we’re highlighting here either have a special brunch menu that is different from their breakfast or lunch menus, or they are known for being a go-to place during midmorning into early afternoon on Saturdays or Sundays. We invite you to wake up to smell the hash browns and dive in forks first to brunch.

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Yolk Up Whether you are looking for a reconnect brunch with the girlfriends or some carbfilled fuel to break a hangover, these Tulsa-area restaurants have you covered.

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Dilly Diner 402 E. 2ND ST. | TULSA

Bramble Breakfast & Bar 400 RIVERWALK TERRACE | JENKS 1302 E. 6TH ST. | TULSA

Tulsans in the know about good eats make it a point to visit Bramble for its unique, locally-sourced menu options. Go sweet and decadent with the bacon and bourbon pancakes, or be healthy with the quinoa breakfast bowl (which includes tomato, avocado, feta, greens, and a poached egg). For drinks, consider the breakfast mule or some of their creative variations on bloody mary recipes, like the Sweeny Todd (cucumber-infused gin, housemade bloody mary mix, lime salt).

You’ll upgrade your weekend brunch plans with a visit to one of the IDL’s best diners. Grab a comfy booth and enjoy both savory and sweet at this go-to brunch destination. Dilly Diner’s friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you decide which glorious meal to add to your already fantastic weekend itinerary. Their huge, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls are spectacular, and their chicken and waffles will truly rival any you’ve had. For something savory, the bagel and salmon lox will send you reeling. Anything with their homemade brioche will be your best choice.

El Guapo's 332 E. 1ST ST. TULSA 8161 S. HARVARD AVE. TULSA

It’s hard not to love El Guapo’s any time of the week for its excellent service and drinks. Their brunch menu is as good as anything else they serve. You’ll love the options, like the steak and eggs tacos, classic huevos rancheros, or the generous breakfast burrito made with your choice of chorizo, carne asada, ground beef, or smoked chicken. Go late enough in the morning (or early afternoon) that you don’t feel guilty ordering a cerveza or the bloody Carmen — made with tequila, of course.

Kilkenny's Irish Pub 1413 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA

Fassler Hall 304 S. ELGIN AVE. | TULSA

Where do we start when it comes to Tulsa’s No. 1 Biergarten? This outstanding McNellie’s Group endeavor out-brunches many options with one hand tied behind its strong and sturdy German back. Toss down a scrumptious sausage roll with any one of their equally amazing beverages, and you’ll be saying, ‘Noch eins, bitte’ quicker than you can say, ‘Can I have another one, please?’ Seriously though, their brunch time tacos or biscuits from 11a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays are sensational.

James E. McNellie's Public House 409 E. 1ST ST. | TULSA 7031 S. ZURICH AVE. | TULSA

This classic pub on Cherry Street has been treating Tulsa to delicious Irish meals and a full-service bar for years. Their “Brunch of the Irish” is available Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the traditional Irish breakfast — eggs, bangers (sausages), rashers (bacon), grilled tomato, mushrooms, Irish baked beans, black pudding, and Irish soda bread. Try the Way South O’Blarney omelet with chorizo, jalapeno, tomato, and pepper jack. Top the meal off with an Irish coffee or hot buttered rum.

You have got to love McNellie’s for its festive pub atmosphere and great drinks. Knowing they serve brunch is the icing on the cake. You’ll find all the usual suspects on their brunch menu — chicken and waffles, quiche, biscuits and sausage gravy, and steak and eggs. If you want to deviate from that to get something not all restaurants offer, then dig into the corned beef hash flavored with beer mustard. And don’t neglect the bloody mary bar, featuring eight different vodkas to choose from.

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Kitch 377 E. MAIN ST. | JENKS

Bernadette and her husband, Toby, don’t do anything half-heartedly, so come expecting something special for brunch this coming weekend in Jenks. You won’t be disappointed. From the cowboy breakfast to the quiche, any one of their housemade, infused with love brunch items will ultimately hit the spot. The crepes and the street tacos are always a good call. And for an outstanding piece of toast, order the avocado toast, and you’ll never want it any other way. Of course, everyone’s favorite, young and old, is the Breakfast Banana Split. So fruity. So tasty. So Kitch.

MAD Eats

SMOKE. Woodfire Grill

201 S. MAIN ST. | OWASSO

MAD Eats is a place you go for seriously rich meals. Go here when you’re not trying to eat light because you’ll want to indulge. Their all-day brunch menu features the indulgent Brunch Skillet made with Tater Tots, eggs, onions, peppers, jalapenos, sausage, bacon, ham, and cheddar cheese. They’ve also got plenty of chicken — fried chicken and biscuit, chicken and waffle benedict; you get the idea. Or feast on the buttermilk pancake tacos sided with a cocktail. You can also expect homemade pies and the craziest milkshakes in town including The Gooney (strawberry shake, chocolate candy rim, cotton candy, and whipped cream) and Chester Coffee Pot and Bonuts (coffee shake, chocolate sprinkle rim, whipped cream, and coffee sugared bonuts). The diner also features a variety of local beers, frozen cocktails, and boozy shakes (based on The Outsiders) for the grownups to enjoy, plus outside seating with fun games like cornhole, giant Jenga, and Connect 4.

Maryn's Taphouse 400 RIVERWALK TERRACE | JENKS

A proper brunch isn’t complete without some of Green Country’s best eggs Benedict, and Maryn’s carefully orchestrated crab or lobster benedict dishes ultimately do the trick. Combine that with a delicious mimosa or a lick-your-lips grapefruit mint Bellini, and you’re set. Maryn’s waitstaff is top notch, making every brunch date here a special one. Don’t just go on our word — hit up one of Jenk’s trendiest riverside haunts for yourself, and you’ll see for yourself what we’re talking about. Amazing food. Excellent service. What are you waiting for?

1542 E. 15TH ST. TULSA 201 S. MAIN ST. OWASSO

SMOKE. never skimps on menu choices. Brunching at this world-class eatery is no exception. Whether you’re on Cherry Street in Tulsa or Main Street in Owasso and you’re hankering for a top-notch brunch selection, this spot is a no-brainer. Freshly made migas. Need we say more? Thick cut bacon. Mimosas. Bloody marys. Brioche bread pudding. French toast. Should we keep going? Seriously though, making this place your choice for a weekend pick-me-up will be one of the best decisions you can make. Superior service and fantastic food make SMOKE. one of the best brunch experiences out there.

Prairie Brewpub 223 N. MAIN ST. | TULSA

Let’s not pretend this is your average brunch place. Sure, the meals are what you’d expect to see — like shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy (made with short ribs for a subtle twist), and eggs Benedict. But really, go for the drinks you can’t find elsewhere. Enjoy a shot of rum and coffee; a mimosa customized with orange juice, grapefruit, blueberry pomegranate, pineapple or cranberry juice; or the PrairieBomb! bloody mary — your choice of regular vodka, cucumber vodka, lime vodka, tequila or Jameson, mixed with Zing Zang, lime juice, olive juice, and PrairieBomb! stout. Or — why not — get the Cereal Milk, which combines either Fruity Pebbles, Honey Nut Cheerios or Cocoa Puffs with vodka and milk.

The Chalkboard Restaurant 1324 S. MAIN ST. | TULSA

We included The Chalkboard because of its exceptional atmosphere and outstanding service, but don’t think for a moment that’s all they offer. The Chalkboard is an experience to rival all other brunch experiences first and foremost because of the food. Anything you order will be an absolute pleasure to the taste buds. Delightful aromas meet you at the door before you even sit down. Whether you’re going healthy or decadent, you will not be disappointed. Try their amazing fresh fruit bowls or the chef ’s indulgent French toast. Whatever you choose will be the right choice.

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The Tavern 201 N. MAIN ST. TULSA

This classic favorite of many a Tulsan, The Tavern downtown offers some enjoyable and tasty brunch items with an extra touch of style. The buttermilk pancakes come with blueberry compote and lemon curd. The grilled cheese comes with tomato bisque. The brioche French toast is served with Earl Grey ice cream and lavender syrup. You get the idea. The drinks go beyond mimosas and bloody marys to intriguing options like the Wakey-Wakey (baconinfused Old Grandad, molasses, lemon, and egg) and the Damien (Bombay dry gin, lemon, simple syrup, and apple bitters).

Antoinette Baking Company

3509 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

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Blue Moon

3313 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

Cafe Ole 3509 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

Cherry Street Kitchen

Once a bank (hence the restaurant’s name), The Vault feels modern, fresh and fun. For brunch, you’ll find vegan and vegetarian options — like the red lentil burger, vegetarian benedict, and vegan pancakes. There are also decadent choices like ciabatta French toast with cream cheese frosting, or the Benedict, featuring a 4-ounce filet, crab claw, wilted spinach, poached eggs and herbed hollandaise on Farrell Family ciabatta. If you’re not in the mood for a mimosa, then get a whiskey sour or the St. Croix coffee, made with Luxardo (cherry liqueur), coconut cream and chilled coffee.

2626 E. 11TH ST. | TULSA 2727 S. ROCKFORD ROAD | TULSA

Brookside by Day

620 S. CINCINNATI AVE. | TULSA

Oren Restaurant

207 N. MAIN ST. | TULSA

3512 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

The Vault Restaurant

Jane's Delicatessen

1441 S. QUAKER AVE. | TULSA

Chimera Cafe 212 N. MAIN ST. | TULSA

Doc's Wine & Food 3509 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

First Watch 8178 S. LEWIS AVE. | TULSA 8104 E. 68TH ST. | TULSA

Levain Kitchen & Bakery

Palace Cafe 1301 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA

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10021 S. YALE AVE. | TULSA

4830 E. 61ST ST. | TULSA

Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina

3421 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

9455 N. OWASSO EXPRESSWAY | OWASSO

Metro Diner 6620 S. MEMORIAL DR. | TULSA 7474 S. OLYMPIA AVE. | TULSA

Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen 9912 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY | TULSA

Neighborhood J.A.M. 4830 E. 61ST ST., SUITE 300 | TULSA

Nola's Creole & Cocktails 1334 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA

Foolish Things Bar & Biscuit

ol'Vine Fresh Grill

3524F S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

3523 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

R Bar & Grill Roosevelt's 1551 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA

Savoy 6033 S. SHERIDAN ROAD | TULSA

Shuffles Board Game Cafe 207 E. ARCHER | TULSA

Tally's Good Food Cafe 1102 S. YALE AVE. | TULSA 6100 S. SHERIDAN ROAD | TULSA

Toast 201 S. MAIN ST. | BROKEN ARROW

Torchy's Tacos 3330 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

Wild Fork 1820 UTICA SQUARE | TULSA

Waterfront Grill 120 AQUARIUM DR. | JENKS

Perfect views of the river and simply fantastic food. Sounds like a brunch made in heaven. Treat yourself to their spectacular steak and eggs or the Parisian eggs Benedict. Go ahead; you deserve it. If you want to try some southern comfort food, choose the homemade cheese grits with blackened shrimp. They’re amazing. Or, sit and watch the Arkansas River float by while filling yourself with some of the most delicious buttermilk pancakes you’ll ever eat. Now, that’s a hard one to argue with. Enjoy their tasty brunch items this coming Sunday with family and friends.

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Chicken and Waffles

Presiding over the intersection of Second Street and Elgin Avenue is the famous Blue Dome, the iconic 1924 building that gives Tulsa’s Blue Dome District its name. Home to a happening nightlife scene, dining, shopping, and many of Tulsa’s most popular festivals, the Blue Dome District is a great place to visit. Whether you’re looking for someplace to visit before or after a concert, something unique to show your out-of-town guests, or a fun night out on the town with friends, the Blue Dome is one of Tulsa’s best options. And when you’re ready for a meal, a snack, a drink, or a sweet treat, walk

across the street from the Dome into the Dilly Diner. “We see every version of the Blue Dome,” says Peyton Wilson, Dilly Diner general manager. “I like that we’re a place you can bring family or friends. We’re open late, so we get the post-PAC [Tulsa Performing Arts Center] crowd. We get people for breakfast and happy hour. People love our bakery, so they pop in for a coffee or a treat.” Dilly Diner looks and feels like a classic diner while offering some modern and trendy touches. “It’s more polished,” says Wilson. “But comfortable and not fussy.”

High ceilings with natural wood open up the L-shaped space. An old-fashioned counter with stools angled around the corner on one wall, while booths soak up the natural light from the expansive wall of windows offering a view of the Blue Dome. A neon sign against a back wall proclaims, “Open till late,” just in case you forget. When the weather allows, check out the patio. “It’s something of a hidden gem,” says Wilson. Besides the comfortable dining space in the open air, there are four adorable playhouses in the enclosed patio. It’s a not-to-be-missed treat for the kids. And parents.

“Being in the heart of the Blue Dome, we’re community focused,” says Wilson. “We’re a consistent place to come for good comfort food. And I think we’ve done a good job of that. Coming here for a meal is not just a transaction. We build a relationship with staff and customers. We relate to people. It’s the difference between just good service and hospitality. We strive for hospitality. Good service should be a given.” Whenever possible, Dilly Diner chooses local vendors, like Lomah Dairy, Prairie Creek Farms, and Oklahoma Distillery. “We’re Oklahoma and Tulsa through and through,” he says.

Dilly Diner starts its day at 7 a.m. “Breakfast is so personal,” says Wilson. “It’s often the first thing you learn to cook. We get to see our customers before they get their defenses up, before they’ve had their coffee.” Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day, so you don’t have to get up with the sun to enjoy their frittata of the day or breakfast burrito. Dilly’s breakfast options cover the entire front page of the menu, so you might want to get up early to be sure you’ve got plenty of time to make what’s sure to be a tough decision. One of the more popular breakfast options is the Two Eggs Any Style. “It’s so

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Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

French Dip

Wilson’s favorite is the bagel and salmon lox. You can get your salmon on a plain or everything bagel, with red onion, capers, cream cheese, and hard-boiled egg. It’s as

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If you’re looking for something cool to beat the summer heat, check out the salad menu. The GT is an excellent choice with arugula, dried cherries, candied pecans, Neufchatel from Lomah Dairy, and your choice of tuna or curried chicken salad. “GT [Bynum, Tulsa mayor] always gets that when he’s here,” says Wilson.

DILLY DINER

402 E. 2nd St. | Tulsa 918-938-6382 dillydiner.com

Or try the French dip, a classic sandwich served on hearty focaccia bread for a modern twist. Roast beef, Swiss cheese, a rich and flavorful garlic aioli with a savory au jus for dipping. The focaccia absorbs so much of that tasty au jus and sets off the whole bite just right.

Be sure to check out the full-service bakery on your way out. Or on your way in. The Dilly bakery has a standard list of cookies along with their stunningly good apple pie. They make a fantastic sweet and sour lemon bar and creamy cheesecake swirls. Also, you can custom order cakes, pies, cookies, bread, and more.

Bring some friends with you to try The Jed, a huge, plate-sized cinnamon roll. It’s made fresh in Dilly’s bakery and topped with your choice of a brown sugar pecan glaze or the traditional whipped cream cheese frosting. Warm, sweet, and rich, this treat is too good, and too big, not to share.

If you’re not in the mood for breakfast, Dilly has their lunch and dinner menus ready for you. There’s plenty of options to satisfy your cravings, but you should consider the chicken-fried steak. “Everybody loves that,” he says. It’s a generous serving of chicken-fried goodness, served crispy and hot with mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies, and black pepper gravy. Dilly Diner does this Oklahoma favorite right.

A recent addition to the Dilly Diner is their wine, mimosas, and cocktails on tap. “I’m pretty excited about that,” says Wilson.

If you want some savory with your sweet, you must try the chicken and waffles. It’s a beautiful fried-chicken cutlet served atop a fluffy Belgian waffle and topped with black pepper honey butter. The crispy chicken combined with the waffle and sweet, peppery honey butter is like a party in your mouth.

good as anything a New York deli could put out.

customizable,” says Wilson. It’s two eggs cooked any style, your choice of meat, and toast or biscuits and gravy. Another great option is the breakfast burrito stuffed with chorizo from Fassler Hall, scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, peppers, and onions. It’s topped with cilantro, crema, and avocado. It’s a plate so pretty, it’s a treat for your eyes as well as your mouth.

Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

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WITH SO MUCH CARE PUT INTO PROVIDING QUALITY, BEAUTIFUL, ARTISTIC FOOD, YOU WILL COME AWAY FROM YOUR VISIT TO KIRIN FEELING THAT A MYSTICAL, BENEVOLENT BEAST HAS BLESSED YOU.

THAI LOTUS

Chinese legends tell of a mystical benevolent creature, known as a kirin, that likes to help good people. This legendary beast is much like a unicorn, gentle, and kind. Drawn to those who do good deeds, a kirin protects and blesses those it chooses, bringing prosperity and guarding against danger. Maggie Easter, the owner of Kirin Asian and Sushi Cuisine, chose the goodnatured creature as the symbol of her restaurant because of those benevolent blessings and that it represents Asian culture. The spirit of the kirin runs through the peaceful, beautiful space; you could almost believe a kind, mystical beast has taken up residence there. Stepping into Kirin is like stepping into a spa, or even a magical forest, the kind that might be home to a unicorn or a kirin. It’s serene, quiet and peaceful, with dark furnishings, natural light, and hanging light fixtures. Easter’s father-in-law, Mr. Liu, crafted the lovely hand-painted art on the walls. “He’s an artist in China. He flew here three times to do the paintings,” she says. “We wanted them perfect.”

By Donna Leahey Photos by Marc Rains

The ambiance is so welcoming, you know you’re about to enjoy some of the blessings of the kirin yourself when you’re there.

It’s a lightly sweet drink, great for the summer, but tasty all yearround.” The Empress is a delightful, beautiful drink.

Kirin has been serving delicious Asian cuisine and sushi to south Tulsa for over four years. About a year ago, Easter remodeled her restaurant, adding a bar and a party room to the already hospitable space. “The party room is great for events,” says Danielle Lundquist, Kirin’s manager. “It can comfortably hold 18 adults. We’ve had business meetings, birthday parties, and even a bible study in there.”

Another great and unique choice is the Thai Lotus, made with Thai tea. “Thai tea has a smoky flavor. We add whiskey bourbon which brings out that smoky flavor and mix it with cream and Irish cream,” says Lundquist. “It’s got a big, bright, orange color that draws the eye.” The Thai Lotus is creamy and delicious, with a nice bourbon kick, and best of all, it’s not too sweet. It’s just one of many signature drinks you can — and should — try.

The bar space allows Kirin to offer a large selection of sake. “We price it very competitively. We want to allow you to try other sakes with your meal,” Lundquist says. It has also let Kirin explore new territory in creating drinks. “We’ve got unique drinks not available anywhere else,” says Lundquist. “We incorporate our selection of teas into some of the drinks. Like the Empress, a hibiscus tea mixed with vodka, muddled mint, blueberry, and lemon juice.

One of the unique aspects of Kirin is made-in-house soy sauce. “Most places buy Kikkoman soy sauce. We start with low sodium sauce and marinate apples, cooking sake, oranges, sugar, kelp, and cooking wine. We cook it for three hours. It’s lighter and sweeter and a little citrusy,” says Lundquist. “Our soy sauce sets us apart,” adds Easter.

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Kirin’s dedication to quality shows in everything they do. Some of their most popular kitchen items include their bulgogi and their traditional Yu Xiang Rou Si. “Bulgogi is thinly sliced beef in a Korean marinade. It’s delicious. People are stunned by it. It’s also available in a spicy chicken version,” says Lundquist. The Yu Xiang Rou Si is a traditional Chinese dish. “There’s a story behind it,” says Lundquist. “A Chinese woman had extra fish sauce, and she added it to some pork to create this sweet, salty, spicy dish.” The Yu Xiang Rou Si is a beautiful dish, with colors and textures that appeal to the eye every bit as

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The wok classics include some of your Asian favorites, touched with Kirin magic. There are some popular choices like sesame chicken and Mongolian beef. Kirin’s pad Thai is made with not one protein, but three: chicken, shrimp, and tofu. The Kung Pao is made with generous portions of chicken, shrimp, and scallops. Of course, you want to know about sushi. Like everything else, Easter wants it perfect. “Details in sushi rolls are important,” she says. “The artistry is important. We put a lot of effort into our recipes and our work, too.” “In addition to rolls, we have sushi bar entrees. The deluxe sashimi is a piece of artwork,” Lundquist says. “Everything is cut perfectly and balanced. There are some flowers and leaves to make it not just food. It’s something more.” One of the most popular rolls at Kirin is the Dancing Roll, which is made with crabmeat salad, shrimp, masago, tempura crunch, and spicy mayo. It’s a beautiful combination of flavors,

The American Dream is another popular choice, a roll with spicy tuna and avocado topped with five types of fish. The Snow White Roll is Lundquist’s favorite. It’s a strikingly pretty presentation, filled with spicy yellowtail and avocado and topped with white tuna and four different types and colors of tobiko ( flying fish roe). “It’s very clean,” says Lundquist. “And no two bites are similar.” When you’re done, find room for a serving of fruit sushi. This lovely sweet treat is made from mango, kiwi, and strawberry rolled in pound cake and sliced like sushi. There’s just a hint of cream cheese frosting to keep things sweet. Like so many of Kirin’s dishes, it’s beautiful and delicious. Kirin changes up its menu about three times a year to keep it seasonally fresh. “We always want it to be the best experience for the guest,” says Easter.

KIRIN ASIAN AND SUSHI CUISINE

8041 S. Mingo Road | Tulsa 918-893-8006 kirinasiantulsa.com

“Our rice lets us provide a quality product above the rest,” adds Easter.

Amongst the traditional dishes, there are some fusion options you’ll want to try. The crispy sriracha chicken is a delightful surprise. Thinly sliced chicken is cooked crispy, then topped with a sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce. Don’t be afraid of it, though; the spice level is gentle.

colors, and textures, served up as a masterpiece on a plate.

Another thing that makes Kirin unique is how they train their sushi chefs. “Most places start training their sushi chefs with how to cook the sushi rice,” says Lundquist. “But here, only our head chef is responsible for the rice. Thanks to years of experience, he can make it perfect. If it’s flawed, the sushi will suffer.”

much as the tongue. The flavors are rich and unique, and it’s full of textural interest as well. It’s a must-try.

CRISPY SRIRACHA CHICKEN

Kirin’s housemade soy sauce is sweeter than the soy sauce you’re used to, but the light citrusy tang, deep umami, and salty finish keep that sweet from being overpowering. “People are always asking us if they can buy the soy sauce,” says Lundquist. Try it on a bit of sushi or some rice, and you’ll understand why people are clamoring for it.

FRUIT SUSHI

YU XIANG ROU SI

Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

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Crispy fried chicken, peach cobbler and collard greens are staples, but the heart of Southern cuisine is more diverse than ever at Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant. By Donna Leahey Photos by Marc Rains

“This is the type of business that was here. We fit right into that culture,” says Wells’ sister and co-owner, Glory Wells. “People like to see a black-owned business here. And a business owned by young people, too.” Wanda’s personality is evident in everything about the restaurant, including the decor. The space is cozy and as welcoming as grandma’s dining room. Mirrors and a

The restaurant is also famous for peach cobbler. It’s made with a flaky crust with sugar sprinkled on top. You can get it with ice cream, too. The peach cobbler is a constant on the menu, but sometimes Wanda J’s will mix it up with a 7 Up cake or lemon cake. Maybe you should get two desserts?

Easy and good is the perfect descriptor for Wanda J’s hearty and tasty fare. The website proudly proclaims their fried chicken is “the best in town.” It’s one of the most popular items on the menu for a good reason. The chicken is battered and fried to a perfect, crispy, juicy bite. Generously portioned and seasoned just right, it will bring you back again and again. The fried catfish is another favorite. Coated in light cornmeal, and seasoned so nicely you won’t have to use the tartar sauce unless you want to, the catfish is fried to a delicate crunch. The pieces curl into a golden display almost too pretty to eat. Almost. You won’t be able to resist it for long, no matter how lovely it is. The chicken-fried steak is a star at Wanda J’s. “The chicken-fried steak sets the tone,” says Alexis. “Crunchy, crispy, and a perfect seasoning.” It’s a generous portion of steak, or chicken if you prefer, cooked to a tender delight. Fans of the traditional Oklahoma meal have got to try Wanda J’s take on it. It will win you over.

If you’re looking for breakfast, Wanda J’s is open at 8 a.m. The Slam Breakfast is a favorite choice, with pancakes or French toast, bacon, sausage, your choice of potato and eggs. The L&L skillet is another popular choice. It’s crispy-fried potatoes with your choice of meat, topped with cheese and served in a skillet. Be sure to stop by and try one of the daily specials. On Monday, you can get a hearty smothered chicken with two sides. Tuesday is dinner-for-two with not one but two chicken-fried steaks or chickenfried chickens with sides and a drink. The smothered pork steak is featured Wednesday, and Thursday’s special is beef tips with rice.

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The sides are stars in their own right. Try the fried corn on the cob coated in buttermilk batter and fried golden. The coating is crisp and flavorful, while the kernels inside are tender and sweet. The

The history and culture of the location mean a lot to Wells and her sisters. “Not many people are aware of something so meaningful that happened here. A lot of history is gone. But people come in every day and tell me something I never knew about Black Wall Street. Our food is like home cooking, so we’re bringing our culture back to this area,” she says.

Wanda J’s serves classic comfort soul food. “Soul food is anything fried,” says Alexis. “Chicken, chicken fry, catfish, even fried corn on the cob. Our family philosophy is to make it as simple as possible. Easy and good.”

Greenwood is famous as the historical location of Tulsa’s prosperous Black Wall Street. “My Grandma was the first to put a restaurant here,” says Wells. “Right across the street, in fact, where the Fat Guy’s [Burger Bar] is now.”

fried cabbage is done in butter on the grill with fresh red pepper. The grill brings out the best flavor in the cabbage. Or try the crispy fried okra, candied yams, collard greens, or the mac and cheese. You can’t possibly make a wrong choice.

Wanda’s son and her granddaughters opened Wanda J‘s Next Generation Restaurant nearly three years ago on historic Greenwood Avenue. “The owners are all sisters and our dad, Wanda’s son,” says Wells. “It’s our grandmother’s recipes, but we put our spin on it.”

family photo decorate the walls, and the trees outside give the light coming in through the front windows a beautiful, natural, green tint. “Grandma decorated this,” says Alexis. “It’s like she wanted to. You can’t tell her no.”

Wanda J. Armstrong has been serving delicious soul food to downtown and north Tulsa since the ‘70s. “I can go anywhere and say, ‘Wanda J.,’ and people will tell me ‘Oh, I love her fried chicken or peach cobbler,” says Alexis Wells, co-owner of Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant and one of Wanda’s granddaughters. “She’s one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. There’s something about her hands that make the food taste good.”

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Getting a toddler to sit still for 10 minutes is nearly impossible. Cutting their hair while getting them to sit still is an even more significant challenge unless you’re Kuts 4 Kids. If you’ve raised a child in the Tulsa area in the last 19 years, chances are you’ve heard of Mr. Will and Kuts 4 Kids. Will Churchwell has cut the hair of thousands of children in Tulsa over the last couple of decades, and he does it all in a sort of kid hair-ninjatype way that leaves parents mesmerized and wondering if he is a cartoon character trapped inside a man’s body.

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Getting a toddler to sit still for 10 minutes is nearly impossible. Cutting their hair while getting them to sit still is an even more significant challenge. But Churchwell makes it

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Before he opened his Kuts 4 Kids, he cut hair for another business. Then he started cutting hair out of his garage. One day, one of his customers asked what it would cost for him to open a place of his own, he answered with an amount, and the customer wrote him a check for that amount to open his own business.

“They figure if I can do a moving target as good as I do, then I can do a still target,” he says. “The kids go off to college, and the dad still comes.”

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Churchwell’s family was reunited and lived in the back room of the shop for a month. Then a friend invited them to stay at her house for three months until they had enough money to afford an apartment.

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“God had me under his hand. I know everything I have is from him,” he says. The Kuts 4 Kids’ business philosophy is simple. “I want the kids to know they’re loved.” The Churchwells cut the hair of every kind of kid under the sun, including kids with special needs. When a customer with Down syndrome first started coming for haircuts, the vibrations of the razor used to frighten him. He would lean back in the chair, making it very challenging. “Now he’s started coming

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When Churchwell first began cutting hair, he realized that the wiggling of most children was going to be a challenge for him. To become more adept at cutting lively kids’ hair, he volunteered at mental institutions and cut adult patients’ hair. “That was even harder than cutting kids’ hair. I learned to move with the person,” he says.

After nearly two decades of owning a business, Churchwell is cutting the hair of some children who are the children of former customers. He also does many dads’ haircuts.

“I knew in seventh grade that I was going to work with kids,” says Churchwell. “In high school, my friends thought I was weird because I was taking child development instead of auto body.”

“When I opened it, I wasn’t right with God. We were homeless, and all of my kids were sleeping at a friend’s house,” he says. “I finally gave my life to God, and I made him a deal that I would go to church if he gave me my business back.”

Another memorable customer is one who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. “I said a prayer over him that he would not lose his hair, and he has not lost his hair yet. They have so much more to worry about, so I don’t charge them,” he says.

Unlike most hair shops for kids, it’s a rarity for kids to scream as they get their haircut at Kuts 4 Kids. Kids are happy. Kids sit in an airplane chair while getting a haircut and watch a cartoon. It’s only when it’s time to leave Kuts 4 Kids that you might hear a temper tantrum.

While Kuts 4 Kids seems like a Tulsa staple now that it’s almost two decades old, what would someday become a successful business started with rocky beginnings. Churchwell was struggling with a drug and gambling addiction that was affecting his business and family life.

every two weeks, and he loves getting his haircut,” says Churchwell.

Kuts 4 Kids is filled with tons of toys for kids to play with as they wait for their haircut. It’s a playful, colorful environment with cartoon characters and bible verses on the walls and animated movies playing on a big television.

In 2000, the original Kuts 4 Kids opened at 81st Street and Harvard Avenue. Since that time, it has moved to 81st Street and Lewis Avenue, and Kuts 4 Kids opened a second location at 71st Street and Garnett Road in 2017, where Churchwell’s daughter, Chasity Churchwell, is the stylist.

look as easy as snipping out a coupon from the newspaper. Getting a child’s hair cut can be scary for both the child and the parents, but Kuts for Kids puts the fun into kids’ haircuts.

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MYSTERY, THRILLER AND SUSPENSE

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INTO THE PLANET: MY LIFE AS A CAVE DIVER BY JILL HEINERTH

Jill Heinerth — the first person in history to dive deep into an Antarctic iceberg, and leader of a team that discovered the ancient watery remains of Mayan civilizations — has descended farther into the inner depths of our planet than any other woman. She takes readers into the harrowing split-second decisions that determine whether a diver makes it back to safety, the prejudices that prevent women from pursuing careers underwater, and her work with scientists to discover new species, track climate change, and examine our finite freshwater reserves.

INLAND

BY TÉA OBREHT

Nora is an unflinching frontierswoman awaiting the return of her husband, who has gone in search of water and her elder sons, who have vanished after an explosive argument. Nora’s youngest son is convinced that a mysterious beast is stalking the land around their home. Meanwhile, Lurie is a former outlaw and a man haunted by ghosts. He sees lost souls who want something from him, and he finds reprieve from their longing in an unexpected relationship. ALSO LOOK FOR:

THE CHOCOLATE MAKER’S WIFE BY KAREN BROOKS

Rosamund Tomkins, the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, spends most of her young life in drudgery at a country inn until Sir Everard, a canny merchant, invites her to join his fledgling business: a luxurious London chocolate house where wealthy and well-connected men come to see and be seen, to gossip and plot. But Sir Everard’s plans involve family secrets that have already brought death and dishonor to the Blithman name.

LOST YOU

BY HAYLEN BECK

Libby and her son, Ethan, are going on a much-needed vacation. So why can’t she stop looking over her shoulder? Is it because of what happened when Ethan was born? Libby’s never told anyone the full story of what happened then. But Libby’s fears prove justified. In a moment of inattention, Ethan wanders off and is gone. ALSO LOOK FOR:

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THE MURDER LIST BY HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN DEVOTION BY MADELINE STEVENS COLD WARRIORS BY DUNCAN WHITE AUG. 27

During the Cold War, destruction was merely the press of a button away, but the real battle between East and West was over the minds and hearts of their people. White explores how authors and literature played a pivotal role in the conflict.

THE LONG ACCOMPLISHMENT BY RICK MOODY AUG. 6

Moody, a recovering alcoholic, is also the divorced father of a beloved little girl and a man in love. His answer to the question, “Would you like to be in a committed relationship?” is, for the first time in his life, “Yes.”

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AUG. 13

WHAT RED WAS BY ROSIE PRICE AUG. 27

When Kate Quaile Ella is broke when meets Max Rippon an Upper East Side at college, they couple, Lonnie and begin a lifeJames, offer her changing friendship. a job as a nanny. Knowing Max Convinced there means knowing his must be a secret family: the wealthy behind Lonnie’s Rippons. Kate finds seemingly simple herself quickly life, Ella becomes drawn into their obsessed with gilded lives and her. Soon Ella the secrets that lie is immersed so beneath. Until one deeply in her evening, at their desire for Lonnie’s home, her life is lifestyle that she shattered apart in may never come up a bedroom while for air. a party goes on downstairs.

LIFE AND OTHER INCONVENIENCES BY KRISTAN HIGGINS

THE OYSTERVILLE SEWING CIRCLE BY SUSAN WIGGS

AUG. 6

Caroline Shelby has come home after her life in New York imploded. But the Oysterville she left behind has changed. So, Caroline returns to her favorite place: the sewing shop owned by Mrs. Lindy Bloom, the woman who inspired her and taught her to sew. There she discovers that even in an idyllic beach town, women are living with the deepest of secrets.

Rejected by her guardian grandmother Genevieve, a pregnant Emma builds a life for herself and her daughter, Riley. When Genevieve unexpectedly calls and asks for help, Emma is forced to confront their relationship and past.

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STOLEN THINGS BY R.H. HERRON AUG. 20

Laurie Ahmadi Law student Rachel works as a 911 North thinks of police dispatcher, herself as a smart, but nothing could hard-working, prepare her for happily married the worst call of woman who does her career — her the right thing. And teenage daughter, it looks like her Jojo, is drugged, internship with the disoriented, and district attorney’s in pain. Jojo, who office is her ticket has been sexually to a successful assaulted, doesn’t future. The problem remember how is, she’s wrong. she ended up at the home of Kevin Leeds, a pro football player. And she has no idea where her best friend, Harper, who was with her earlier in the evening, could be.

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WHY?

BY LAURA VACCARO SEEGER

HOLLOW KINGDOM

BY KIRA JANE BUXTON

S.T., a domesticated crow, loves hanging out with his owner Big Jim, trading insults with wild crows, and eating Cheetos. Then Big Jim’s eyeball falls out of his head, and S.T. senses something isn’t quite right. S.T. must abandon his old life and venture out into a frightening new world, where the neighbors are devouring each other, and the local wildlife is abuzz with rumors of dangerous new predators. ALSO LOOK FOR:

SCAM ME IF YOU CAN: SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO OUTSMART TODAY’S RIPOFF ARTISTS BY FRANK ABAGNALE

Former con artist Frank Abagnale offers advice to survive the very latest tricks that today’s scammers, hackers, and con-artists use to steal your money and personal information — often online and over the phone. Using plain language and vivid examples, Abagnale reveals hundreds of tips, including the one type of photo you should never post on social media, the only conditions under which you should use Wi-Fi networks at the airport, the best way to protect your phone from being hacked, the only time you should use an ATM, and more.

HELLO GIRLS

BY BRITTANY CAVALLARO AND EMILY HENRY

No one knows that Winona’s seemingly perfect father, celebrity weather forecaster Stormy Olsen, locks the pantry door to control her eating and leaves bruises where no one can see them. Meanwhile, Lucille has been suffocating beneath the needs of her mother and her drug-dealing brother. One harrowing night, Winona and Lucille realize they can’t wait until graduation to start their new lives.

Bear wants to water his flowers, but Rabbit needs to know why. Bear is looking forward to a peaceful night of stargazing, but all Rabbit cares about is why. As the two friends spend time together through spring, summer, and into fall, Rabbit persistently asks Bear “why,” encouraging the reader to figure out for themselves the reason for each question that Bear patiently answers, over and over again — until there’s a question that he has no answer for. ALSO LOOK FOR:

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OSCAR THE OCTOPUS BY MATTHEW VAN FLEET

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AUG. 27

THE WAREHOUSE BY ROB HART AUG. 20

Paxton never thought he’d be working for giant tech company Cloud. Zinnia never thought she’d be infiltrating Cloud. But now she’s undercover, risking it all to ferret out the company’s darkest secrets. Paxton, with his ordinary little hopes and fears, might make the perfect pawn. Together, they’ll learn just how far the company will go to make the world a better place.

PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE BY ANA GALVAÑ

AS MANY NOWS AS I CAN GET BY SHANA YOUNGDAHL

AUG. 27

Departments of inhumane resources dehumanize the people they are purported to protect. Information is mined like gold. Induced suicidal thoughts are a tool to manage overpopulation. Like Black Mirror, Galvan’s near future is a logical extension of things to come, where the malice of large corporations manifests in small, everyday ways.

AUG. 27

Groundbreaking new research shows that love, friendship, community, life’s purpose, and our environment can have a more significant impact on our health than anything that happens in the doctor’s office.

HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST BY IBRAM X. KENDI AUG. 13

Ibram X. Kendi’s concept of antiracism reenergizes the conversation about racial justice in America and points us toward new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other.

AUG. 20

When Nevaeh Levitz’s AfricanScarlett and David American mom and have known each Jewish dad split other all their lives, up, she is forced where David is just to confront her another mountain biracial identity. in the background, It’s only when until, one day, he Nevaeh stumbles is suddenly so upon a secret much more than from her mom’s part of the landpast, finds herself scape. Magnetic, falling in love, and spontaneous, David sees firsthand the is a gravitational prejudice her family force. And Scarlett faces that she welcomes the begins to realize whirlwind he she has a voice. brings even as she resists it. AUG. 20

THE RABBIT EFFECT BY KELLI HARDING

COLOR ME IN BY NATASHA DIAZ

Join Oscar as he introduces preschoolers to the months of the year, textures, colors, and fascinating sea creatures. The cleverly textured pages will tickle fingertips and funny bones while revealing clues to what Oscar will catch next from a shiny friend to a surprise pop-up ending.

BRIAN THE BRAVE BY PAUL STEWART AND JANE PORTER AUG. 6

Every sheep is different. Some white, some black. Some striped, some spotted, some with hats. They’re all still sheep, and they can all play together. At least that’s what Brian thinks until the other sheep say they can be friends only with sheep that are just like them. But when danger strikes, can Brian help the sheep come together?

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THEM THAT FOLLOW AUG. 2

Inside a snake-handling church deep in Appalachia, a forbidden relationship forces a pastor’s daughter to confront her community’s deadly tradition.

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CAST: OLIVIA COLMAN, KAITLYN DEVER, JIM GAFFIGAN RATING: R

THE KITCHEN

BRIAN BANKS

The wives of New York gangsters in Hell’s Kitchen in the 1970s continue to operate their husbands’ rackets after they’re locked up in prison.

A football player’s dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Years later, he fights to clear his name within an unjust system.

CAST: MELISSA MCCARTHY, TIFFANY HADDISH, ELISABETH MOSS RATING: R

CAST: GREG KINNEAR, ALDIS HODGE, MELANIE LIBURD RATING: PG-13

AUG. 9

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD AUG. 9

Two years after the events of The Fate of the Furious, federal agent Luke Hobbs and former-British military turned mercenary Deckard Shaw, two men who dislike each other, are forced to team up to stop a new threat emerging from Brixton Lore, a cyber-genetically enhanced international terrorist.

Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for the most dangerous adventure ever – high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, and a ragtag group of teens on an adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost Inca civilization.

CAST: DWAYNE JOHNSON, JASON STATHAM, IDRIS ELBA RATING: PG-13

CAST: ISABELA MONER, EUGENIO DERBEZ, MICHAEL PENA RATING: PG

FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW AUG. 2

THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN AUG. 9

Enzo, a dog owned by Denny and Eve Swift, reflects in this film about his relationship with his human family and being around in times of need. CAST: MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, KEVIN COSTNER RATING: PG

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AFTER THE WEDDING AUG. 9

A manager of an orphanage in Kolkata travels to New York to meet a benefactor during her daughter’s wedding. CAST: MICHELLE WILLIAMS, JULIANNE MOORE, BILLY CRUDUP RATING: PG-13

GOOD BOYS

AUG. 16

After being invited to his first kissing party, 12-yearold Max is panicking because he does not know how to kiss. Eager for some pointers, Max and his best friends Thor and Lucas decide to use Max’s dad’s drone, which they are forbidden to touch, to spy on a teenage couple who are making out. But when things go ridiculously wrong, the drone is confiscated. Desperate to get it back before Max’s dad gets home, the boys skip school and set off an odyssey of epically bad decisions involving some accidentally stolen drugs, frat-house paintball, and running from both the cops and terrifying teenage girls. CAST: JACOB TREMBLAY, BRADY NOON, KEITH L. WILLIAMS RATING: R

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THE INFORMER

AUG. 16

Pete Koslow, a reformed criminal and former special operations soldier, is working undercover for crooked FBI handlers to infiltrate the Polish mob’s drug trade in New York. In a final step toward freedom, Koslow must return to the one place he’s fought so hard to leave, Bale Hill Prison, where his mission becomes a race against time when a drug deal goes wrong and threatens to identify him as a mole. CAST: JOEL KINNAMAN, ROSAMUND PIKE, CLIVE OWEN RATING: NR

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The story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.

GRATEFUL DEAD: MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES

AUG. 1

The ninth annual installment of the concert film event (held on Jerry Garcia’s birthday) will keep the tradition of playing a specially selected concert from the Grateful Dead‘s career in movie theaters. The archival show is chosen in a collaborative effort by Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux.

A TODA MAQUINA (1951)

AUG. 9

WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE AUG. 16

FREE

The plot follows two motorcycle traffic policemen (Pedro Infante and Luis Aguilar) in Mexico City, who are good friends and intense rivals. Features several songs sung by both stars.

LIGHT OF MY LIFE

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A father and his young daughter find themselves trapped in the woods. Written, directed, and starring Casey Affleck.

HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE (1924)

AUG. 10

In this comedy-drama, a wealthy American takes his single daughter, Dorothy, to England. Fearing she will be photographed and hounded, Dorothy disguises herself to fool the awaiting media frenzy. Impoverished Lord Paul Menford spies her without the hideous disguise and falls in love with her immediately.

RUSH: STRANGIATO 2019

AUG. 21

Fans will get to see Rush together again with an assortment of song performances and backstage footage from the band’s 2015 R40 40th anniversary tour.

DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME

AUG. 23

Meet David Crosby in this portrait of a man with everything but a comfortable retirement on his mind.

THE DARK CRYSTAL

THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 AUG. 16

King Mudbeard, ruler of the Bad Piggies, plots revenge against the Angry Birds after they devastated his homeland in a prior battle to reclaim their eggs, leading to a comical war that seemingly does not end until a mysterious purple bird named Zeta threatens them all with her plans for conquest after being fed up with living in a remote, arctic island. To avoid a frozen fate, the Birds and Pigs may have to make the impossible choice to forge an uneasy alliance against Zeta and embark on a new adventure. CAST: JASON SUDEIKIS, JOSH GAD, LESLIE JONES RATING: PG

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Secret Service Agent Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the president and must evade his agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat. CAST: GERARD BUTLER, MORGAN FREEMAN, DANNY HUSTON RATING: NR

CAST: CATE BLANCHETT, BILLY CRUDUP, KRISTEN WIIG RATING: PG-13

47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED AUG. 16

The film follows the story of four teen girls diving in a ruined underwater city, who quickly find themselves in a watery hell as their adventure turns to horror when they learn they are not alone in the submerged caves. As they swim deeper into the claustrophobic labyrinth of caves, they enter the territory of the deadliest shark species in the ocean. CAST: JOHN CORBETT, NIA LONG, SOPHIE NELISSE RATING: NR

AUG. 23-24

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world.

A loving mom becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Her leap of faith takes her on an epic adventure that jump-starts her life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery.

ANGEL HAS FALLEN

MY SPY AUG. 23

A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family. CAST: DAVE BAUTISTA, CHLOE COLEMAN, KRISTEN SCHAAL RATING: PG-13

AUG. 23 RELEASE DATES AND RATINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NR = A RATING WAS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF JULY 20, 2019

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