March 2015 (Vol. 29, No. 3)

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s the mayor of this beautiful city and as a native Tulsan, I invite you to enjoy my hometown. Whether you’re just visiting or you already live here, there’s something for everyone.

For over 29 years, Preview Magazine has been offering Tulsans and/or its visitors this comprehensive guide about everything from area restaurants to local attractions, events, tourist destinations, lifestyles, lodging and one-of-a-kind extraordinary shopping venues.

No matter where you turn, Tulsa offers great restaurants—everything from barbecue to sushi— tons of unique shopping venues, world-class museums, and entertainment options that are second to none.

Tulsa is well known for its art, music and culture. It is home to world-class ballet and opera, as well as the Gilcrease and Philbrook museums, where displays of Western art and Italian Renaissance will capture your heart and imagination.

Downtown Tulsa is home to one of the finest collections of art deco architecture in the country, ranking with cities such as Miami and Chicago. Our iconic beacon, the BOK Center, is a major catalyst for drawing visitors and Tulsans alike for concerts, sporting events and more. ONEOK Field, home of our city’s baseball team—the Tulsa Drillers— has proven to be one of the major players in the revitalization of downtown along with the Philbrook Downtown and the Woody Guthrie Center. These new developments mesh well with already established entertainment venues such as Cain’s Ballroom, Brady Theater and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

If you’re looking for outdoor activities, Tulsa offers plenty of exciting opportunities for outdoor fun and recreation. Take a stroll down the scenic paths winding along the Arkansas River and take in the beauty of our famed River Parks. If you’re looking for more of a wild time, then head over to “America’s Favorite Zoo” and tour the Tulsa Zoo, our city-owned gem that’s located at Mohawk Park. It’s truly a great experience for the whole family.

I am pleased that you have chosen to call Tulsa your home, or if you’re just visiting, we sure hope you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful city. You can always find out more about Tulsa by visiting our website: www.CityOfTulsa.org.

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ON THE COVER Each year, that glorious week on the March calendar beckons parents, children and students away from their daily grind and into the warmer temperatures of spring. Make your plan now to keep the family busy and entertained this Spring Break.

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FEATURES HOT ‘HOODS | 28 Need a little retail therapy? Craving something different for dinner?

Looking to change up the same-old weekend entertainment options?

Good. We’re here to help with an inside scoop on booming destinations in the Tulsa area.

TRIBAL CULTURE | 34 Experience sacred American Indian traditions and view authentic cultural displays at top Native American museums, cultural centers and attractions in Oklahoma.

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RECESS FOR ALL AGES | 46 Gather up the kids and use these top ideas to plan a family-friendly getaway or embark on an invigorating adventure around the great state of Oklahoma this Spring Break.

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SPRING FLEEING | 51 From colonial landmarks to theme parks, we discover some of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

GET YOUR GREEN ON | 54 Green Country’s hottest bars, nightlife districts and communities are pulling out all the stops to make this St. Patrick’s Day the greenest yet.

THE WHEEL DEAL | 56 With oversized tires and a penchant for burying the competition, Grave Digger will face off against other vehicle behemoths when Monster Jam rolls into the BOK Center.

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BRACKET SMACK | 58 Whether you’re competing in an office pool or just trying to one-up your friends, here’s our guide on how to fill out a bracket, just in time to win your March Madness 2015 pool.

EAT IT UP | 62 From the quirky, homey atmosphere and outdoor chess game to the wet-aged cuts of meat and garden grown ingredients, Molly’s Landing is still kicking on Route 66 after 30 years thanks in large part to its magnetic matriarch Linda Powell.

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DOWN-HOME DELIGHTS | 66 Serving three squares a day, Apple Barrel Café is dishing out omelets, waffles, steak, seafood and a cornucopia of other culinary country classics.

GOIN’ WITH THE FLO | 70 With no freezer in the building by design, Flo’s Diner prides itself on keeping it fresh and ‘50s in Catoosa with mouth-watering burgers and a grilled cheese that’s the bomb.

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DELECTABLE DESIGNS | 78 With hundreds of options to choose from, Edible Arrangements customers can get just what they need—from a small box of chocolatecovered strawberries, to a party-sized kid’s basket done in a cartoon theme, to a corporate arrangement large enough to serve 300 people.

DEPARTMENTS $91.80 in 48 Challenge | 6 Happenings | 8 Homefront | 37 Downtown Locator | 43 Tulsa Locator | 44 Sports Central | 56

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Pick Your Palate | 74 Get to Know | 78 Showtime | 82 Sneak Peek | 84

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Our first stop was to Nourish Drink Café, a bright and happy shop. They have drinks made from fruits and vegetables ready to pick up or made as you wait. Mike chose a super food blend of Summer Love that was an all-fruit drink in a chilled bottle. I ordered a Peach Perfect made in a jiffy in their spotless prep area.

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 sound a lot more interesting. The mission posed to Mike and Melissa McLea was to spend $91.80 (we used the local area code for the amount) in two days. And if they could find fun and free activities … bonus.

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We next visited Twisted Soul Sisters that has lots to look at in the store. Basic tees and boots to leggings with a cowboy bend.

There is so much to see in this store. I found some earrings to go with a cobalt blue stone necklace I bought in Italy.

THE ONLY CATCH WAS THAT THEY HAD TO SPEND IT AT PLACES, EVENTS OR SHOPS PROFILED IN THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF PREVIEW.

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Our last stop was at Chimi’s on 81st for dinner. I love soup and it was a cold night so I ordered a bowl of seafood chowder. It was a hot and richly flavored broth with tons of shrimp, scallops and fish. Mike had beef tacos while we enjoyed watching TU play basketball on one of the many large televisions in the restaurant.

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Later that day, we drove to the Brookside area of town and found several shops and restaurants. After window shopping, we decided it was lunch time at HopBunz. This was a great choice as it turned out. From the front door to the table we were greeted by an extremely helpful and friendly staff. We ordered a chocolate cherry shake made the old fashioned way. Honestly it was probably the best milkshake either one of us has ever had. A unique side is their dipping sauces. Two of the ones we had to dip our french fries in were tomatillo avocado salsa and chipotle ranch.

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SARAH MCLACHLAN

DENNIS MILLER

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SHEN YUN March 17

LITTLE BIG TOWN March 21

THE THREE MUSKETEERS March 27-29

DWIGHT YOAKAM March 26

MARCH 5

Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty Sexy Funny Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty, Sexy, Funny highlights the scandalous comedy of an eclectic cast of female comedians including Paula Bel, Tammy Pescatelli, Lynne Koplitz and April Macie.

MARCH 6-8

Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show 8 MARCH 2015

Civic Center (Grove) Visitors to this event will find a wide array of boat dealers, RV dealers and miscellaneous sport vendors. Browse through a large selection of watercraft, boats, RVs, fishing tackle, clothing and other sporting products. All boats and RVs featured at this show are new. See the newest lake and sporting products before anyone else. This event will also feature hourly giveaways as well as arts and crafts from a variety of vendors.

MARCH 6-8, 12-14

Superior Donuts Tulsa Performing Arts Center Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts lightens up from his earlier work (August Osage County, Bug, Killer Joe) with his 2008 play Superior Donuts, which The New York Times described as a “gentle comedy.”

The play focuses on the relationship between a despondent former

1960s radical who owns a rundown donut shop in Chicago and his energetic but troubled young African-American assistant who wants to update the establishment with lively music and healthy menu options.

Set in the heart of one of Chicago’s most diverse communities, Superior Donuts explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship.

SESAME STREET LIVE March 27-29

PENTATONIX March 28

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SARAH MCLACHLAN

Brady Theater (Tulsa) Since her debut in 1988, Sarah McLachlan’s atmospheric folk-pop has gained a devoted following not only in her native Canada, where she established star status with her first album, but also in the U.S. and U.K. The following two decades saw her grow both as a musician and songwriter, continually redefining herself and emerging as a major voice in the growing adult alternative pop format. She also founded Lilith Fair, a concert tour that helped usher other female songwriters into the mainstream during the late ‘90s, while maintaining her own presence on the charts.

On the strength of her debut, 1988’s Touch, the budding songwriter was signed to Arista for international distribution. The album eventually reached gold status in Canada and was reissued worldwide in 1989. In 1991, she followed up with Solace, an impressive collection that showed a great leap in songcraft and began to build a strong cult following in the U.S.

MARCH 1

WINTER JAM SPECTACULAR BOK Center (Tulsa) Since its formation by NewSong in 1995, The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular has featured many of the top names in Christian music including TobyMac, Third Day, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, Lecrae, Skillet and more.

According to Pollstar, the tour has outpaced any other tour’s attendance for the past four years. Winter Jam is an incredible evening of live concerts by the top artists in Christian music, plus worship and ministry, to encourage believers and share the good news with those who have yet to trust Christ.

When NewSong began Winter Jam, it was based on the idea of removing cost barriers, so more people could attend, be encouraged by the music, and hear the gospel. Years later, those are still the foundations of Winter Jam. Artists scheduled to perform include Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, Building 429, for King & Country, Family Force 5 and evangelist Tony Nolan.

In 1992, following a 14-month promotional tour, McLachlan traveled to Cambodia and Thailand to work on World Vision, a Canadian-sponsored documentary on poverty and child prostitution. Inspired by her experiences, she retreated to a secluded house outside of Montreal to write material for her next album. In late 1993, after six months in a Montreal studio she released Fumbling Toward Ecstasy, her strongest and most personal effort to date. The album peaked in the U.S. charts at No. 50; by the end of 1994, it reached platinum status after spending 62 weeks on the chart. “Possession,” an atmospheric single that mixed electronica influences with lyrics inspired by a stalker, broke the top 100 and received considerable airplay, especially on modern rock radio, where it peaked at No.

14. “Good Enough” also found a home in that format, reaching No. 16. The Freedom Sessions, consisting mainly of alternate versions of tracks from Fumbling, arrived in 1995; that same year also saw the release of “I Will Remember You,” which McLachlan wrote as the theme for Brothers McMullen.

In 1997, McLachlan began work on her fourth album, the enormously successful Surfacing, which debuted at No. 2 on the pop albums chart. She also organized the Lilith Fair tour, a package tour focusing on emerging women singer/songwriters. Released in 1999, the multi-platinum Mirrorball chronicled McLachlan’s performances on that tour and served as her first live release. In 2003, after a short hiatus from the business, she put out the successful Afterglow, followed by another concert release titled Afterglow Live. Both releases eventually went multi-platinum, and McLachlan continued to tour through 2005.

Featuring “One Dream,” which she wrote for the 2009 Vancouver Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, 2010’s Laws of Illusion (her first studio album in nearly seven years) was released several weeks before the start of Lilith Fair 2010, the festival’s first appearance in more than a decade. McLachlan spent the next couple of years focusing on her charitable endeavor The Sarah McLachlan School of Music, which provided free music lessons to at-risk kids in Vancouver. She returned to the studio in 2013 to record Shine On.

MARCH 3

COLD WAR KIDS

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Los Angeles four-piece Cold War Kids elevated their passionate take on indie rock with their emotionally raw fourth album Dear Miss Lonelyhearts. Formed in 2004, the band’s breakthrough debut Robbers & Cowards was released to considerable acclaim in 2006. The darker Loyalty To Loyalty followed two years later, and 2011’s Mine Is Yours introduced deeper anthemic qualities to the eclectic group’s catalog. Their most recent album, Hold My Home, was released in 2014. The band cites Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Jeff Buckley and The Velvet Underground as influences for their blues rock influenced indie rock sound.

MARCH 3-8

CAMELOT

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Experience the one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot as lyricist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe envisioned it in this Tony Awardwinning Broadway musical. Camelot recounts the legend of King Arthur, who rules his kingdom with new ideals, bringing peace to a troubled land. But when his beautiful Queen Guinevere and the dashing Sir Lancelot, Arthur’s most trusted knight, give in to their passion for each other, one of the most fabled love triangles of all time develops. Intimate and fresh, never has this story of passion, pageantry and betrayal been more captivating. The celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” and the title song.

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& Found, was released in 2007. Two of its singles— ”Alright” and “In the Morning”—peaked within the top 50 of Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, and a pair of Grammy nominations followed.

LEDISI

Brady Theater (Tulsa) Ledisi Young (her given name meaning “to bring forth” in Nigerian) was born in the Big Easy, where she sang with the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra when she was 8 and spent many adolescent hours watching her mother perform with a local R&B band, often in a nearby park. After the family relocated to Oakland, Calif., Ledisi followed her mother’s lead and sang in a local band, but left to form her own identity and her own group.

She became widely noted for her performances in Beach Blanket Babylon, a long-running San Franciscobased cabaret featuring song parodies, celebrity impersonations, and enormous hats; she got the gig after being nominated for a Shellie Award in 1990 for her role as Dorothy in a local version of The Wiz.

The appropriately titled Turn Me Loose, her hardesthitting release, featured collaborations with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, as well as Raphael Saadiq. Her most popular disc, it topped Billboard’s R&B albums chart, crossed into the top 20 of the Billboard 200, and resulted in another pair of Grammy nominations. Pieces of Me, an album that involved the likes of Rex Rideout, Mike City and Chuck Harmony followed in 2011. It came within one spot of topping the R&B chart and debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. The Truth, featuring a surprising amount of up-tempo material without any pop concessions, was released in 2014.

She later formed Anibade (Ledisi’s middle name), which, depending on what you read, means “to bring forth luck” or “my mother is great” in Yorubu. Ledisi and her band built a hot reputation in the Bay Area at local clubs such as Bruno’s, The Black Cat and Rasselas. Fans kept asking about a record, so the band cut a demo, Take Time, that radio station KMEL aired and received a good response; this prompted Ledisi to seek a deal with major recording companies, all of which praised and turned her down in the same breath. Frustrated but not thwarted, Ledisi cut the critically acclaimed Soulsinger in 2000. “Papa Loved to Love Me,” a personal account of a father sexually abusing his daughter, is one of the CD’s most riveting and controversial tracks. The CD did well without the benefit of a major distributor. Her third studio album, Lost

MARCH 6-8, 12-15 Same Time, Next Year Tulsa Performing Arts Center One of the most popular romantic comedies of the 20th century, Bernard Slade’s Same Time, Next Year ran four years on Broadway, winning a Tony Award for lead actress 10 MARCH 2015

Ellen Burstyn, who later recreated her role in the successful motion picture. It remains one of the world’s most widely produced plays. The plot follows a love affair between two people, Doris and George, married to others, who rendezvous once a year.

Twenty-five years of manners and morals are

MARCH 5

KARI JOBE Mabee Center (Tulsa) For more than 15 years, well-respected worship leader Kari Jobe has been using her gifts to lead people into the presence of God. When she began leading worship at 13, she never imagined she would be nominated for a Grammy, win multiple Dove Awards or be praised by The New York Times. She only knew she had a heart for broken people and a deep desire to lead them to the cross.

Jobe’s Dove Award-winning third album, Majestic reveals her lifelong passion for the church. “Worship, for me, has always been such a rescue place in my life,” she says. “When you get down to the very bare bones of worship, it is about us being thankful for the cross and magnifying the name of Jesus above all names.”

hilariously and touchingly played out by the lovers.

In 1975, Same Time, Next Year won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New American Play and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play.

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Monster Jam BOK Center (Tulsa)

Monster Jam is an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: monster trucks.

These 12-foot, 10,000 pound machines will bring you to the edge of your seat, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through.

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Ms. Pat

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Having performed now for more than two years, Ms. Pat has already earned the respect in the comedy industry that takes others years to obtain. This married mother of four has stepped onto the stage with a presence so fierce that she leaves her audience breathless and gasping for more!

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Matt Sadler

He has been knocking audiences dead all over the world for years. With his high-energy approach and machine gun delivery, his crowds have a hard time coming up for air for the whole show. He takes on everything from trivial stuff like the Universe and Immortality to important things such as marriage, cocktails and masturbation.

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THURSDAY 19

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Todd Rexx

For almost 2 decades, Todd Rexx aka T-Rexx has been a natural who quickly wins over any audience with his cunning wit, over the top impersonations and brilliant crowd interaction. His on stage antics, accompanied by his twisted imagination, create a comedic concoction that captivates audiences, literally leaving them rolling in the aisles, crying for more.

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Steve McGrew

Born in Tulsa, OK, but raised near the Houston area, McGrew began his career at the beginning of the '80s, working as an editorial cartoonist for the Houston Chronicle during the day and performing standup at night; early on, he shared stages with comedians like Bill Hicks and Sam Kinison at Houston's Comedy Workshop club.

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i Formed in the fall of 2000 by guitarist Dave Bruzza, mandolinist Paul Hoffman, and banjo player Michael Arlen Bont, Greensky Bluegrass spent several years gigging informally around their hometown of Kalamazoo, playing casually at parties and open mics while they honed their craft. In early 2004, they released their debut album, Less Than Supper, adding bassist Mike Devol to the lineup later that year and expanding their touring schedule.

The year 2006 proved to be a watershed year when they won the band contest at Colorado’s Telluride Bluegrass Festival, earning themselves a main stage slot the following summer. Following the release of their second album, Tuesday Letter, dobroist Anders Beck joined the band, completing its long-standing lineup. Over the next several years, they released a third studio album along with several live releases, toured heavily and shared bills with well-known acts like Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Avett Brothers, and many more.

MARCH 10

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) A string band with a big, expansive sound, Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass approach classic Americana styles with an exploratory, progressive spirit. Claiming to have come to bluegrass through the back door, the band members cite rock influences as their gateway into more traditional acoustic styles.

Their diligence paid off in 2011 with the release of their breakthrough fourth studio album, Handguns, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard bluegrass chart. Riding their newfound momentum, Greensky Bluegrass hit the road even harder and made appearances at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Their fifth album, If Sorrows Swim, arrived in September 2014, debuting at No. 1 on the bluegrass chart.

MARCH 7

BOB WILLS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Each year Cain’s Ballroom celebrates the birthday of the one and only Bob Wills. Wills was born into a family of fiddlers where he learned to play the fiddle and mandolin. As a young man, Wills performed at house dances, medicine shows and on the radio. On New Year’s night 1935, he made his debut at Cain’s and the venue soon became known as The Home of Bob Wills.

The ballroom was especially significant for popularizing a new sound of western music called western swing, a form of country and western that combined jazz, hillbilly, boogie, blues, big band swing, rhumba, mariachi and jitterbug music. Weekly dances, a midnight radio show and a daily noon-hour program were played by Wills during what are remembered as his “glory years.”

MARCH 7

Eagle Tour and Loon Watch Tenkiller State Park (Vian) You will begin the tour by watching eagles from the refuge’s webcam and continue the tour on the 25-person tour bus. Guests are encouraged to bring binoculars. After spending the morning at the refuge, take a break and have a leisurely lunch in Vian.

Then, make your way to Tenkiller State Park for more eagles and lots of loons, including the common loon, the redthroated loon, the pacific loon and the yellow-billed loon. Come out and enjoy 14 MARCH 2015

this famed bird of the northeast and beyond. Tours will occur unless there is a travel advisory for the area.

MARCH 7

Peoria Stomp Dance Ottawa-Peoria Cultural Center (Miami) This cultural dance event of the Peoria Tribe is an exciting display of slow, stomping steps set to rhythm. The traditional stomp dance ceremony contains both religious and social meaning. Head to this Miami event to enjoy Native American heritage in a festival atmosphere complete with old-fashioned cake walks and raffles.

Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

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Neil Gaiman Tulsa Performing Arts Center Bestselling author Neil Gaiman is listed in the Dictionary of Literary Biography as one of the top 10 living post-modern writers. A prolific creator of works of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comics, song lyrics, and drama, Gaiman’s latest book is The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains.

Wills is remembered as The King of Western Swing and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1978, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 for his significant contributions to American music from the 1930s through the 1960s. During his career, Wills wrote and recorded at least 470 songs, including “Take Me Back to Tulsa” and “San Antonio Rose,” and he influenced such artists as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Asleep at the Wheel.

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ELVIS COSTELLO Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) When Elvis Costello’s first record was released in 1977, his bristling cynicism and anger linked him with the punk and new wave explosion. A cursory listen to My Aim Is True proves that the main connection that Costello had with the punks was his unbridled passion; he tore through rock’s back pages taking whatever he wanted, as well as borrowing from country, Tin Pan Alley pop, reggae, and many other musical genres. Over his career, that musical eclecticism distinguished his records as much as his fiercely literate lyrics. Because he supported his lyrics with his richly diverse music, Costello emerged as one of the most innovative, influential, and best songwriters since Bob Dylan. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Costello No. 80 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

The son of British bandleader, Costello (born Declan McManus) worked as a computer programmer during the early ‘70s, performing under the name D.P. Costello in various folk clubs. The singer/songwriter adopted the name Elvis Costello around this time, taking his first name from Elvis Presley and his last name from his mother’s maiden name. Costello 16 MARCH 2015

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began recording his debut album with the American band Clover providing support. “Less Than Zero,” the first single released from these sessions, appeared in 1977. The single failed to chart, as did its follow-up, “Alison,” which was released the following month.

Costello’s debut album, My Aim Is True, was released in the summer of 1977 to positive reviews; the album climbed to No. 14 on the British charts but it wasn’t released on his American label until later in the year.

This Year’s Model, Costello’s first album recorded with the Attractions, was released in the spring of 1978.

A rawer, harder-rocking record than My Aim Is True, This Year’s Model was also a bigger hit, reaching No. 4 in Britain and No. 30 in America.

Released the following year, Armed Forces was a more ambitious and musically diverse album than either of his previous records. It was another hit, cracking the top 10 in the U.S. and featured one of his most successful singles “Oliver’s Army.”

In February 1980, the soul-influenced Get Happy!! was released. Later that year, a collection of B-sides, singles, and outtakes called Taking Liberties was released in America; in Britain, a similar album called Ten Bloody Marys & Ten How’s Your Fathers appeared as a cassette-only release, complete with

different tracks than the American version.

Cruel World, but the album was a commercial and critical failure.

Costello and the Attractions released Trust in early 1981; it was Costello’s fifth album in a row produced by Nick Lowe. During the spring of 1981, Costello and the Attractions began recording an album of country covers with famed Nashville producer Billy Sherrill, who recorded hit records for George Jones and Charlie Rich, among others. The resulting album, Almost Blue, was released at the end of the year to mixed reviews, although the single “A Good Year for the Roses” was a British hit.

After the release of Goodbye Cruel World, Costello embarked on his first solo tour in the summer of 1984.

Costello was relatively inactive during 1985, releasing only one new single (“The People’s Limousine,” a collaboration with singer/songwriter T-Bone Burnett released under the name the Coward Brothers) and producing Rum Sodomy and the Lash, the second album by the punk-folk band the Pogues. Both projects were indications that he was moving toward a stripped-down, folky approach, and 1986’s King of America confirmed that suspicion. Recorded without the Attractions, King of America was essentially a country-folk album and it received the best reviews of any album he had recorded since Imperial Bedroom.

Costello’s next album, Imperial Bedroom (1982), was an ambitious set of lushly arranged pop produced

by Geoff Emerick, who engineered several of the Beatles’ most acclaimed albums. Imperial Bedroom received some of his best reviews, yet it failed to yield a Top 40 hit in either England or America. For 1983’s Punch the Clock, Costello worked with Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, who were responsible for several of the biggest British hits in the early ‘80s. The collaboration proved commercially successful, as the album peaked at No. 3 in the U.K. and the single “Everyday I Write the Book” cracked the Top 40 in both Britain and America. Costello tried to replicate the success of Punch the Clock with his next record, 1984’s Goodbye

In 1989, he released Spike, the most musically diverse collection he had ever recorded. Spike featured the first appearance of songs written by Costello and Paul McCartney, including the single “Veronica.” “Veronica” became his biggest American hit, peaking at No. 19. Two years later, he released Mighty Like a Rose, which echoed Spike in its diversity, yet it was a darker, more challenging record.

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REQUIRED LISTENING My Aim Is True (1977) There’s the infusion of pure nastiness and cynical humor, which is pure Costello. That blend of classicist sensibilities and cleverness makes this collection of shiny roots rock a punk record. Of all classic punk debuts, this remains perhaps the most idiosyncratic because it’s not cathartic in sound, only in spirit. Download: “Alison” “Less Than Zero” “Watching the Detectives” This Year’s Model (1978) After My Aim Is True, Costello assembled a backing band called the Attractions, which were considerably tougher and wilder than Clover, who played on his debut. The Attractions were a rock ‘n’ roll band, which gives this album a reckless, careening feel.

It’s nervous, amphetamine-fueled, nearly paranoid music Costello and the Attractions speed through at a blinding pace, which gives his songs a nasty edge. Download: “Pump It Up” “Radio, Radio” Armed Forces (1979) In contrast to the stripped-down pop and rock of his first two albums, Armed Forces boasted a detailed and textured pop production, but it was hardly lavish. However, the more spacious arrangements—complete with ringing pianos, echoing reverb, layered guitars and harmonies— accent Costello’s melodies, making the record more accessible than his first two albums. Download: “Accidents Will Happen” “Oliver’s Army” Get Happy!! (1980) Get Happy!! was born as much from sincere love for soul and resulted in a 20-song blue-eyed soul tour de force, where Costello doesn’t just want to prove his love, he wants to prove his knowledge. So, he tries everything, starting with Motown and Northern soul, then touching on smooth uptown ballads and gritty Southern soul, even finding common ground between the two. Download: “New Amsterdam” “High Fidelity” “I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down” Trust (1981) Costello and the Attractions demonstrate their musical skill and savvy by essentially sticking to the direct sound of their four-piece band. In the process, they recorded, arguably, their most impressive album, one that demonstrates all sides of Costello’s songwriting and performing

personality without succumbing to pretentiousness. Download: “Clubland” “New Lace Sleeves” “White Knuckles” Imperial Bedroom (1982) Essentially, the songs are an extension of Costello’s jazz and pop infatuations on Trust. Costello’s music is complex and intricate, yet it flows so smoothly.

It remains one of Costello’s essential records because it is the culmination of his ambitions and desire. It may not have been a commercial blockbuster, but it certainly earned the respect of legions of musicians and critics who would have previously disdained such a punk rocker. Download: “You Little Fool” “Man Out of Time” “Town Cryer” King of America (1986) Costello returned to his folk-rock and pub rock roots creating one of his most affecting and personal records.

Costello literally took on the album as a return to roots, billing himself by his given name Declan MacManus and replacing the Attractions with a bunch of L.A. session men. Download: “Brilliant Mistake” “Glitter Gulch” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”

Youth, the most straightforward and pop-oriented album he had recorded since Goodbye Cruel World. In the spring of 1996, Costello released All This Useless Beauty, which featured a number of original songs he had given to other artists, but never recorded himself. Painted from Memory, a collaboration with the legendary Burt Bacharach, followed in 1998. The album was a success critically, but it only succeeded in foreign markets, outside of their home countries of the United States and Britain. Undaunted, Costello and Bacharach hit the road and performed in the States and Europe. Then, after Bacharach left, Costello added Steve Nieve to the tour and traveled around the world on what they dubbed the Lonely World Tour. This took them into 1999, when both Notting Hill and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me featured significant contributions from Costello.

Brutal Youth (1994) Reuniting with the Attractions for the first time in almost 10 years, Brutal Youth is a valiant effort at capturing some of the old magic. And while the players may be a little longer in the tooth, the resulting performances are still fiery. Download: “Sulky Girl” “13 Steps Lead Down” “London’s Brilliant Parade”

In 2001, he found himself with a residency at UCLA, where he performed several concerts and was instrumental in teaching music during the year. He also began work on a self-produced album that featured Pete Thomas and Nieve—now billed as a band called the Imposters— entitled When I Was Cruel, which kicked off another productive era for the ever prolific Costello. In 2003, he returned with North, a collection of classically styled pop songs pitched halfway between Gershwin and Sondheim. The next year, he collaborated with his new wife, Diana Krall, on her first collection of original material, The Girl in the Other Room. That fall, Costello released two albums of his own original material: a classical work entitled Il Sogno and the concept album The Delivery Man, a rock ‘n’ roll record cut with the Imposters.

National Ransom (2010) This is a purposeful album, its themes elegantly meshing together and carrying considerable momentum.

Costello deliberately stays in familiar territory, often recalling his first T-Bone Burnett-produced record, King of America, but he’s not churning out familiar songs; he’s using the familiar sounds to provide context for the present. Download: “National Ransom” “You Hung the Moon”

Since Costello’s melodic instincts were as sure as his gifts as a lyricist, his musical experiments generally drew praise, enhancing his reputation as a quintessential critics’ favorite.

Granted, some members of the pop intelligentsia never forgave Costello for moving beyond the brazen minimalist urgency of his early seminal albums; but it’s just this progress that has allowed the singer to remain a relevant, respected artist.

Spike (1989) Mockingly billing himself as “the Beloved Entertainer” on the album’s front cover, there’s nevertheless a real sense of showbiz pizzazz here, as he tries on a little bit of everything from soul singer to the angry young man.

Download: “Veronica” “Baby Plays Around” “Let Him Dangle”

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i recorded some demos. Third Day’s live shows gradually built a loyal fan base, and just after lead guitarist Brad Avery joined, the band signed to Gray Dot Records. Their eponymous debut followed in 1996, with Conspiracy No. 5 appearing a year later. In 1999, Third Day returned with Time, and the next year Offerings: A Worship Album, a collection of new and live material, came out, followed in 2003 by its companion, Offerings II: All I Have to Give.

That same year, the American Music Awards tapped them with a nomination in the Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist category.

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THIRD DAY Cox Business Center (Tulsa) Influenced by the Southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd and other artists such as U2 and Rich Mullins, Third Day was originally formed by vocalist Mac Powell and acoustic guitarist Mark Lee. The duo added bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr from another local band, and

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DENNIS MILLER

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Dennis Miller is a five-time Emmy award winner for his critically acclaimed half-hour, live talk show Dennis Miller Live that had a nine-year run on HBO. He also wrote and starred in the Emmy-nominated cable comedy special Raw Feed, his sixth such special. He was the host and executive producer of CNBC’s Dennis Miller, a topical interview talk show featuring reasoned discourse, opinion and humor. Additionally, Miller has appeared on many politically oriented television talk shows.

He has also been cast in films, usually in dramatic roles, most notably in 1994’s Disclosure, 1995’s The Net, and 1996’s Murder at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

In October 2001, HarperCollins published the fourth edition of Miller’s popular rants, The Rant Zone. Miller’s previous books, I Rant Therefore I Am, Ranting Again and The Rants have all been The New York Times best sellers.

For two seasons, Miller called the plays alongside Al Michaels and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts on ABC’s Monday Night Football.

He was also the Weekend Update correspondent on Saturday Night Live for six years before exiting in 1991.

Miller didn’t get his start in comedy until after his graduation from Pittsburgh’s Point Park College. It was in 1984, while doing standup at a Los Angeles comedy club, that he was discovered by Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels. In 1985, he rose to national fame as the show’s Weekend Update commentator.

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For their fifth studio album, 2004’s Wire (which was followed shortly after by Live Wire), Third Day returned to their rock ‘n’ roll roots, a trend they kept up for 2005’s top 10 hit Wherever You Are. After the release of the holiday album Christmas Offerings in 2006 and the compilation Chronology the following year, the band announced the departure of Avery in February 2008.

Despite the loss, Third Day soldiered on, releasing Revelation in July of that year. The album was produced

by Howard Benson and featured appearances by Chris Daughtry and Lacey Mosley.

They followed the record up in 2010 with the late October release of Move, which found the group exploring a more rootsy, Southern rock sound. In 2012 they teamed up with veteran producer Brendan O’Brien (The Killers, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen) for their 12th studio album, Miracle. celebrities earned him praise from both viewers and critics alike. His “I’m outta here!” catchphrase was an SNL staple for six seasons.

Over the years, Miller has become both a public and critical favorite. The New York Times wrote, “Mr. Miller is exquisitely attuned to contemporary foibles and his material can be scathing, his delivery low key. He reaches a bit farther than most comedians for the scorching comment. This smart aleck has an uncommonly sharp eye.”

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BOB SCHNEIDER

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) With the release of his latest album, Burden of Proof, Bob Schneider broke new ground. Exploring loss, lust, love, dark desires and skeptical optimism, Schneider crafted lyrically and musically, his most ambitious and sophisticated album to date.

At age 10, Schneider’s father, an opera singer by trade, dressed him in a leisure suit and took him along to gigs where they’d perform jazz standards and other hits from the 1940s and ‘70s. Schneider spent his college years as a fine arts major, but dropped out to move to Austin and pursue a music career. He has been packing houses and winning over audiences ever since, firmly claiming his place as one of the most sought­-after entertainers. His live shows are playful and raw, while on stage Schneider commands the room. He’s charismatic and friendly, bantering with his bandmates and heckling the audience.

As he launches into each song with his whole being, the audience is instantly transported, tumbling through the dark recesses of his imagination.

Much like Jack White and Ryan Adams, Schneider has mastered the art of keeping his audience on their toes, never knowing what will come next.

Schneider dances to the tune of his own drum and the beat changes from album to album. With Burden of Proof, he elevated his game once again, creating a brilliant and elegant album. Longtime fans will recognize Schneider’s trademark fusion of eclectic musical styles, innovative compositions, and intricate, emotion­-filled lyrics. Schneider croons, drawing listeners in with the promise of romance. Then the energy shifts, the strings swell, and the songs turn seductively tangy, twisted. With Burden of Proof, Schneider delivers a much-­heralded explosive addition to his already expansive artistic canon, a work of sophisticated craftsmanship and a wild ride to boot.

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a decision that ultimately cost him his marriage, but a renewed sense of energy helped Coal Chamber regain their Roadrunner deal by the end of the year.

Coal Chamber broke out of the Los Angeles alternative metal scene in 1997 with a sound often compared to Korn, although both bands formed around the same time and are quality representations of the scene’s overall sound—the heavy, detuned guitars of the murkiest Black Sabbath, grungy, noisy textures reminiscent of White Zombie or Tool, the white-knuckle intensity of Pantera and hardcore punk, and perhaps a few hip-hopinfluenced beats á la Biohazard.

Their self-titled debut was released in 1997; Chamber Music followed two years later. The album was a minor success but its mixture of goth rock imagery and nu metal thuggery made for an uneven album. They toured heavily behind it but by the time it came time to record the next album, Foss was gone to raise her daughter, leaving the band with Nadja Peulen. Peulen took Foss’s place during her pregnancy between the first two albums, but she accepted the invitation to come back as a full time member during the recording of the next record. The resulting album, Dark Days, was released in the spring of 2002.

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Coal Chamber was formed in 1994 by vocalist/lyricist B. Dez Fafara and guitarist Miguel “Meegs” Rascon, who met through a classified ad. The two added drummer Mike “Mikee” Cox and bassist Rayna Foss, the latter of whom heard about auditions through her roommate, Fafara’s future wife. A huge local buzz following gigs at the Roxy and the Whisky A-Go-Go, along with a demo tape championed by Fear Factory’s Dino Cazares, got the band an opportunity to sign with Roadrunner Records late in 1994, but Fafara suddenly quit due to disagreements with his wife over the band. By the spring of 1995, Fafara changed his mind and returned,

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Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show Expo Square (Tulsa) Find everything you need for your home and garden including useful tips and new products. With over 500 exhibitors, you’ll want to spend more than one day looking through everything vendors have to offer.

Roam through the How-To Stage and learn about home improvement projects you can take on yourself and explore the gardens exhibit with a dozen outdoor landscapers on site.

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Green Country Hamfest 400 Veterans Parkway (Claremore) The largest ham radio festival in Oklahoma, this trade show offers visitors on-site FCC amateur radio license exams, as well as a chance to win terrific prizes. Browse through commercial booths filled with the latest radios and accessories, enjoy a swap meet and flea market for ham radio equipment or attend a variety of forums and learn something new.

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Through authentic classical Chinese dance, Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of genuine Chinese culture.

From ancient dynasties to the modern day, within about 20 vignettes, Shen Yun brings to life timeless myths and legends that have shaped this ancient culture, evoking profound wisdom and abiding virtues: integrity, kindness and courage. Its stunning beauty, purity and energy have left audience members fondly uplifted and deeply inspired.

A Shen Yun performance features nearly 100 world-class artists, over 500 exquisite, hand-crafted costumes, a full, live orchestra, and breathtaking, animated background scenery ̶ ̶ together creating one spectacular and joyous experience. An introduction to each vignette is given in both English and Chinese.

Shen Yun can’t be seen in today’s China, where the cultural heritage has been devastated under the current regime.

Standing ovations and packed houses at the world’s top venues and raving reviews by prominent artists and critics have made Shen Yun a global sensation.

A minor (Tragische) is the only work in this concert. Ironically, this “tragic” symphony was composed during a very happy time in Mahler’s life; he had recently married and welcomed a new child to his family. Gerhardt Zimmermann of the University of Texas at Austin is guest conductor.

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Flying Fez Wine Tasting Festival Bedouin Shrine Temple (Muskogee) Sample award-winning wines from 10 Oklahoma wineries while listening to live music. Gourmet Italian food will be served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and guests receive an embossed wine glass. This event is for those 21 and older.

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The country vocal quartet Little Big Town began with Kimberly Roads and Karen Fairchild, two Georgia natives who began singing together in college. Arkansasborn and Alabama-raised Jimi Westbrook, a friend of Fairchild’s husband, joined them to make a trio, and the group was completed by the addition of Arkansan Phil Sweet in 1998. From the outset, Little Big Town devoted their sound to harmony and multiple lead vocals, a combination that made the band a hard sell at first. In the wake of the success of the Dixie Chicks, however, Little Big Town suddenly seemed a more likely commercial proposition, and they were taken up by the Dixie Chicks’ label, Monument Records, in 2000.

After years on the comedy club circuit, Chris Tucker’s big break came in 1995, when he landed a small role as Smokey, a talkative pothead, in the film Friday, starring Ice Cube. The movie delivered big box office returns and put the young Tucker on the radar screen of its fans.

In 1997, Tucker’s fame took another big leap with his role as Ruby Rhod in The Fifth Element, a science-fiction thriller starring Bruce Willis. That same year, he played Beaumont Livingston in the Quentin Tarantino-directed Jackie Brown.

Recording sessions lasted longer than usual for a country release, but Monument finally issued the band’s debut single, “Don’t Waste My Time,” in the winter of 2002. The song was on its way up the charts when its accompanying album, Little Big Town, arrived in May. Although the debut produced several minor hits, Little Big Town didn’t become a superstar act until 2005, when The Road to Here yielded four top 20 singles (including the ballad “Bring It On Home”) and earned the group its first platinum record. A Place to Land followed in 2007 and netted three singles, none of which made it into the top 30, but the band’s profile continued to grow due to incessant touring and supporting acts from Sugarland

But it was Tucker’s role as Detective James Carter in the cop-comedy blockbuster Rush Hour (1998), alongside Jackie Chan, that propelled him to A-list celebrity status. Over the next decade, two sequels were made and released. For Rush Hour 3 (2007), Tucker negotiated an astounding $25 million contract, the highest base salary in film history. But while previous installments of the Rush Hour series had delivered a combined box office take of more than $600 million, Rush Hour 3—reportedly costing more than $140 million to make—failed to deliver like its predecessors.

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Rush Hour 3’s disappointment forced Tucker to re-evaluate his career and movie choices. Offers came, but Tucker turned them down. It was a full five years before Tucker would appear on the big screen again.

In 2011, perhaps owing to the fact that he needed to work again, Tucker returned to the world of stand-up. His breakthrough return came the following year in the film Silver Linings Playbook, starring Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lawrence. The project cast Tucker as a funny but troubled man trying to overcome mental illness. The role drew praise from critics and jumpstarted talk about Tucker’s return to film.

GRANGER SMITH

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Dual Pianos Ragtime Concert Tulsa Performing Arts Center Considered “today’s best player of Scott Joplin music” by Trebor Tichenor, author of Rags and Ragtime, Scott Kirby has appeared at every major ragtime festival in the country plus events in Hungary, Norway, New Zealand, England and France.

He was a longtime headliner at the Rocky Mountain Ragtime Festival

to Carrie Underwood. Fairchild also guested with John Mellencamp on his album Life Death Love and Freedom.

In May 2010 “Little White Church” (from the album The Reason Why) appeared as a single that peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard country chart. The band returned in 2012 with the single “Pontoon,” which wound up topping Billboard’s country charts.

The band’s fifth full-length album, Tornado, followed in September 2012. It was their first release to be produced by the ex-In Pursuit member Jay Joyce, and it became their highest placed album on the Billboard 200 up to that point, reaching No. 2. Joyce was retained for their next album’s sessions and the resulting record, Pain Killer, appeared in October 2014, preceded by the single “Day Drinking.” a time. By consistently providing blended hits that are well outside the realm of typical, Smith’s music provides a refreshing and unique variation on the growing independent country music scene.

Though he’s been in the music business since he was a teenager, Smith doesn’t always play by the rules, which he finds gratifying. Over a decade into his career, the former Texas A&M alum has already checked several items off his bucket list. Played by invitation at the White House? Check. Paid his respects to American soldiers?

Absolutely, both through multiple tours in Iraq and Kuwait and through his annual 100-mile soldier walk.

In 2013, Granger released his ninth studio album since he hit the scene at age 19. The album, Dirt Road Driveway, debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes country chart and has proven to be his most successful release to date expanding his audience from a regional artist to a national touring act. Dirt Road Driveway went on to become the No. 1 selling independent country music album in total digital sales for 2013.

and was, for a number of years, the artistic director of the Scott Joplin International Festival. He is probably best known for his two complete sets of recordings of Joplin rags and for his own ragtime compositions. One of his compositions, “Red Bud Two Step,” written in 2007, celebrates Oklahoma’s state flower.

David Majchrzak, in addition to being a ragtime and early jazz pianist, is artistic director of the Scott Joplin

International Ragtime Festival. In addition to his solo performances, he currently holds down the piano chair with the St. Louis Stompers Classic Jazz Band. Majchrzak was introduced to ragtime when he was 12, and he honed his skills by playing in pizza parlors and on St. Louis riverfront excursion boats. He has performed at the Blind Boone Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival for the past six years and headlined numerous other ragtime festivals.

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SESAME STREET LIVE Cox Business Center (Tulsa) Elmo’s got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and everyone’s

favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live: Let’s Dance! comes to town. Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live offers an up-close, interactive experience. You, the audience, are invited to dance as all of your favorite Sesame Street friends join you on the floor. In addition to ongoing dance parties, Elmo uses his imagination to “Do the Robot,” Cookie Monster teaches all ‘feets’ to dance, and Ernie shares the fun of dance with the Sesame Street favorite “Shake Your Head One Time.” Like television’s Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live production features timeless tunes and lessons for all ages. The universal appeal of each Broadway-quality musical production continues long after preschool. Adults will appreciate the professional staging, cleverly written script, and music they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing with children.

MARCH 29

STURGILL SIMPSON Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Formerly the leader of Sunday Valley, an energetic roots outfit that made some waves in the early years of the new millennium, Sturgill Simpson gained greater renown as a solo artist, thanks in large part to his muscular 2013 solo debut High Top Mountain.

An outlaw country record in form and feel—its debt to Waylon Jennings clear and unashamed—High Top Mountain became a word-of-mouth hit in 2013, thereby establishing Simpson’s country credentials and opening the door to a wider future.

A native of Jackson, Ky., raised near Lexington, Simpson has deep southern roots, but he moved out west once he reached his late teens. In 2004, he formed Sunday Valley, receiving a big break when they played the Pickathon Festival (Portland, Ore.) in 2011.

Sturgill went solo in 2012, beginning work on the album that became High Top Mountain, which appeared the following year. After extensive touring, Simpson settled down in studio to concentrate on his next recording.

He experimented with stretching the boundaries of his chosen genre, digging deep into topics like physics and evolution as evidenced by his pre-release single, “Turtles (All The Way Down).” The Dave Cobb-produced album, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, appeared in May 2014.

MARCH 27-29

THE THREE MUSKETEERS Tulsa Performing Arts Center This swashbuckling tale choreographed by Andre Prokovsky swings into Tulsa for the first time in over a decade. Based on the 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas, the adventures of The Three Musketeers come to life in a full-length ballet described

by The New York Times as “a rollicking fast-paced production.”

Follow Athos, Porthos and Aramis through a combination of action, romance and comedy as the musketeers set out to protect the honor of Queen Anne. The Three Musketeers has delighted and charmed audiences since its premiere by the Australian Ballet, in 1980.

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The 39 Steps Tulsa Performing Arts Center An irreverent homage to the master of suspense, this fast-paced farce

by Patrick Barlow is based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1939 nail-biter, only this time it’s played for laughs. See if you can catch all the references to other Hitchcock favorites, such as Rear Window, Psycho, Vertigo and North by Northwest.

MARCH 21

John Edward Tulsa Performing Arts Center The star of two internationally syndicated talk shows, psychic John Edward’s compelling, often startling and occasionally humorous manner has earned him a vast and loyal following. He is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers

and was named one of People magazine’s Most Intriguing People of the Year.

MARCH 22

Takács Quartet Tulsa Performing Arts Center Like the pleasure of drinking a fine wine, hearing the Takács Quartet in performance is an experience that lingers and deepens, revealing a richness and finesse. Fans have been eagerly awaiting their return to Tulsa with their irresistible blend of drama and virtuosity, warmth and humor.

MARCH 24

Disney Institute Mabee Center (Tulsa) Sponsored by Oral Roberts University, the one-day event will help area professionals understand the power of leadership values, discover how customer loyalty can be

established, and gain insight into how organizational culture is strengthened.

Participants can apply tools to create systems and processes that make exceptional customer service achievable and learn how to integrate personal creativity and organizational processes to create ongoing innovation within their organization.

This day of Disney training will offer time-tested Disney business insights that can help in assessing and improving an organization. Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence gives participants the chance to explore how business insights and time-tested examples from Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide can provide relevant illustrations and engaging stories to help organizations deliver the type of long-term results they are capable of delivering.

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After its release, Yoakam was silent for two years, returning in the summer of 1995 with Dwight Live, which didn’t set the charts on fire.

In the fall of that year, he released his sixth album, Gone, which went gold by the spring of 1996, although it didn’t produce any major country hits. After 1997’s Under the Covers, a collection of cover songs, Yoakam returned with the all-new A Long Way Home in 1998. Another compilation, Last Chance for a Thousand Years: Greatest Hits from the ‘90s, was released in 1999; its newly recorded version of Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” became Yoakam’s biggest hit in six years, even hitting the lower reaches of the pop charts thanks to its exposure in a khakis commercial.

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DWIGHT YOAKAM Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) With his stripped-down approach to traditional honky tonk and Bakersfield country, Dwight Yoakam helped return country music to its roots in the late ‘80s. Like his idols Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Yoakam never played by Nashville’s rules; consequently, he never dominated the charts like his contemporary Randy Travis. Then again, Travis never played around with the sound and style of country music like Yoakam. On each of his records, he twists around the form enough to make it seem like he doesn’t respect all of country’s traditions. Appropriately, his core audience was composed mainly of roots rock and rock ‘n’ roll fans, not the mainstream country audience.

Nevertheless, he was frequently able to chart in the country Top 10, and he remained one of the most respected and adventurous recording country artists well into the ‘90s.

Born in Kentucky but raised in Ohio, Yoakam learned how to play guitar at the age of 6. As a child, he listened to his mother’s record collection, honing in on the traditional country of Williams and Johnny Cash, as well as the Bakersfield honky tonk of Owens.

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When he was in high school, Yoakam played with a variety of bands, playing everything from country to rock ‘n’ roll. After completing high school, Yoakam briefly attended Ohio State University, but he dropped out and moved to Nashville in the late ‘70s with the intent of becoming a recording artist.

At the time he moved to Nashville, the town was in the throes of the poporiented urban cowboy movement and had no interest in his updated honky tonk. While in Nashville, he met guitarist Pete Anderson, who shared a similar taste in music. The pair moved out to Los Angeles, where they found a more appreciative audience than they did in Nashville. In L.A., Yoakam and Anderson didn’t just play country clubs, they played the same nightclubs that punk and post-punk rock bands like X, the Dead Kennedys, Los Lobos, the Blasters, and the Butthole Surfers did. What Yoakam had in common with local rock bands was similar musical influences— they all drew from ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll and country. In comparison to the polished music coming out of Nashville, Yoakam’s stripped-down, direct revivalism seemed radical. The cowpunks, as they were called, that attended Yoakam’s shows provided an invaluable support for his fledgling career.

Yoakam released an independent EP, A Town South of Bakersfield, in

1984, which received substantial airplay on Los Angeles college and alternative radio stations. The EP also helped him land a record contract with Reprise Records. His full-length debut album, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., was released in 1986 and was an instant sensation. Rock and country critics praised it and it earned airplay on college stations across America.

More importantly, it was a hit on the country charts, as its first single, a cover of Johnny Horton’s “Honky Tonk Man,” climbed to No. 3 in the spring, followed by the No. 4 “Guitars, Cadillacs” in the summer. The album would eventually go platinum.

Hillbilly Deluxe, Yoakam’s 1987 followup, was equally successful, spawning four Top 10 hits: “Little Sister,” “Little Ways,” “Please, Please Baby,” and “Always Late with Your Kisses.” In 1988, Yoakam had his first No. 1 hit with “Streets of Bakersfield,” a cover of an Owens song recorded with Owens himself. It was the first single off his third album, Buenos Noches from a Lonely Room, which continued his streak of Top 10 hits. “I Sang Dixie,” the album’s second single, went to No. 1, and “I Got You” reached No. 5. In 1989, Yoakam released a compilation album, Just Lookin’ for a Hit, which went gold. “Long White Cadillac,” taken from the collection, stalled at No. 35 in the fall of 1989.

Although his 1990 album If There Was a Way didn’t have as many Top

Two albums followed in 2000: dwightyoakamacoustic.net, a barebones, all-acoustic revisitation of Yoakam’s back catalog; and the more standard studio project Tomorrow’s Sounds Today, which featured further collaborations with Owens and a cover of Cheap Trick’s “I Want You to Want Me.” In 2001, Yoakam debuted as a writer and director, also issuing the soundtrack South of Heaven, West of Hell to accompany it. Two years later, he debuted on a new label (Audium) with Population Me, while Reprise issued the compilation In Others’ Words to compete with it.

In 2004 he released Dwight’s Used Records, a 14-track anthology of duets that appeared on other artists’ albums, unreleased covers, and cuts Yoakam contributed to various tribute compilations. An album of all new material, the self-produced Blame the Vain, followed in 2005 along with the live album Live from Austin, TX. An album of Buck Owens covers, Dwight Sings Buck, appeared in 2007.

2012’s 3 Pears, Yoakam’s first album since returning to Warner Bros.

Records after a trio of releases for New West Records, and his first album of original material since 2005’s Blame the Vain, featured a pair of Beck productions, “A Heart Like Mine” and “Missing Heart,” recorded at Beck’s home studio in California.

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Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. (1986) With fiddles and backing vocals, Yoakam’s street poetry is both poignant and profound, built into a barroom anthem.

In the grain of Yoakam’s voice there isn’t one hint of irony, only empathy and raw emotion. Yoakam also does a more than acceptable version of June Carter’s “Ring of Fire.” An astonishing debut, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. changed the face of country music single-handedly and remains one hell of a party record. Download: “Honky Tonk Man” “Guitars, Cadillacs” “It Won’t Hurt” Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room (1988) The third effort from Yoakam showed the first signs of beginning to stretch out and be comfortable with his unique approach to hard honky tonk music, Bakersfieldstyle. Buenos Noches From a Lonely Room features a number of variations on the themes Yoakam explores in his songs—mainly heartache. As chapter three in the Yoakam restoration of honky tonk music project, this was the best of his young career. Download: “Streets of Bakersfield” “I Sang Dixie” “I Got You” If There Was a Way (1990) From the mid-tempo honky tonk of “The Distance Between You and Me” and the classic Bakersfield balladry of “The Heart That You Own” to the balls-out live 21st century rockabilly “It Takes a Lot to Rock You Baby,” Yoakam shows his fragmented musical personality that somehow remains inside the framework of his own brand of country.

Download: “You’re the One” “It Only Hurts When I Cry” “ Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose” This Time (1993) This Time is not a party record in the way his first pair of albums were. Take the first half of Buenos Noches From a Lonely Room and add a marvelously played Hammond B-3 and keep the downer flow going and you got it. This album was a welcome addition to Yoakam’s formidable catalog.

It was a new way to present the timelessness of hard, torn, wasted-love country love songs with less reckless sentimentality and more honest emotion.

Download: “Ain’t That Lonely Yet” “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere” “Fast as You” A Long Way Home (1998) As he entered his second decade of recording, Yoakam began to take more time between records. Yoakam and his producer/guitarist Pete Anderson kept things interesting by never following conventions; “These Arms” has a Bakersfield foundation, but it’s graced by sweeping Nashville strings that bring the song into new territory.

That’s just one of many unexpected touches that makes A Long Way Home a rewarding listen. Download: “Things Change” “I Wouldn’t Put it Past Me” “These Arms” Blame the Vain (2005) With Yoakam producing himself for a change without the help of longtime studio partner Anderson, Blame the Vain also finds him fronting a new band and the new blood seems to have done wonders for him. Blame the Vain showed he still had too much strength and soul to let anyone hold him down. This is inspired stuff from a rebel who still had plenty to offer. Download: “Blame the Vain” “Intentional Heartache” “I Wanna Love Again”

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Pentatonix Brady Theater (Tulsa) A five-person a cappella group based out of Arlington, Texas, Pentatonix are best known for winning the third season of NBC’s The Sing-Off in 2011.

Formed by high-school friends Kirstie Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, and Scott Hoying, the group got its initial start after its version of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga’s “Telephone,” recorded for a local Glee-related contest, started garnering attention on YouTube. The band then added members Avi Kaplan and Kevin Olusola, renamed itself Pentatonix, and auditioned for The Sing-Off. Standing out for their unexpected stylistic range, which found them covering songs in such styles as electronica, reggae, R&B, dubstep, and more, Pentatonix ultimately won The Sing-Off performing Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger.” They released a debut EP, PTX Vol. 1, in 2012.

MARCH 26-27

Indian Territory Days Cherokee Heritage Center (Tahlequah) Created for students from kindergarten up to 12th grade, Indian Territory Days will focus on the late 1800s prior to Oklahoma statehood via educational and entertaining demonstrations and activities.

While geared toward school-age children, Indian Territory Days is also open to the public. Visitors to this annual event will enjoy trained historical interpreters at nine different cultural stations leading Cherokee cultural activities. Activities will include storytelling, blowgun shooting, Cherokee marbles, a Cherokee language lesson and more. All activities at Indian Territory Days will be held in the Adams Corner Rural Village, a 19th century recreated Cherokee rural village. Demonstrations in pottery, basket weaving and finger weaving will show children the unique Cherokee lifestyle of this time period.

MARCH 27-29

Midsouth Tackle and Hunting Show Tulsa Expo Square Features hundreds of vendors presenting the latest merchandise and technologies in outdoor sports with special hunting and fishing demonstrations by pro fishermen and hunters. This expo will feature fishing seminars, dog training, catfish noodling, a rattlesnake show, a fishing pond for children and great food.

Browse through booths filled with retail hunting and fishing supplies, camping gear, lures and boating accessories. Peruse new boats, RVs or ATVs on display and talk to local lake

associations, outfitters and fishing clubs to find new fishing hot spots.

Celebrities Jep and Jessica Robertson from the hit TV show Duck Dynasty are scheduled to appear.

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Run the Ville Downtown Bartlesville Starting downtown near the corner of SW Frank Phillips Boulevard and Johnstone Avenue, the race path will take you through a little more than 6 miles of scenic Bartlesville. Runners have two options, making this the ideal race for all types of competitors.

Either run the entire race on your own or split it in half and tackle it with a friend in the 10K relay. Participants receive a shirt and medal for finishing the race.

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Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca Tulsa Performing Arts Center Hailed by critics everywhere for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic flamenco company in the field today.

Formed in Spain in 1993 by Martín Santangelo and his Bessie awardwinning wife, Soledad Barrio, the company has successfully brought to the stage the essence, purity, and integrity of one of the world’s most complex and mysterious art forms without the use of tricks or gimmicks.

The universality of flamenco will be seen in the company’s performance of Sophocles’ Antigone. All aspects of flamenco—dance, song and music— are interrelated and given equal weight in the presentations of Noche Flamenca. Performed with live music.

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So, if you’re looking for cool spots to hit during a night out, prime shopping, good food, coffee, and even a little history, then this is the guide you’re looking for.

The Brady Arts District

LIVE MUSIC AND HIP NIGHTLIFE Over the past 20 years, the area has morphed into an eclectic collection of bars, restaurants, residences, retail, additional businesses, museums and arts establishments. There has been some revitalization with a few buildings renovated into new office space while still remaining true to their historic past.

A popular Tulsa nightspot, the Brady District is home to much of the region’s local music scene.

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Here, you can visit historic venues such as Cain’s Ballroom, which has hosted many well-known musical acts in its intimate setting. If you like spooky lore

along with a drink, take the Haunted Tulsa Tour, which stops at several bars in the district.

The outdoor park at Guthrie Green makes a terrific spot for an

impromptu picnic lunch from a number of restaurants including Hey Mambo, Mexicali, Sisserou’s and Caz’s Chowhouse. During the week, try the outdoor yoga classes, or stop by on Sunday afternoon for live music.

And don’t miss out on the First Friday Art Crawl a year-round monthly event that features all of the galleries, studios and museums as well as the part-time galleries in various shops opening their doors to show art. The Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of the month and open from 6-9 p.m.

Tulsa race riots in 1921. Today, visitors can take a walking tour along the Greenwood streets, where plaques in the sidewalk commemorate the 1921 losses, ending the memorial at the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation.

Make time for a night at ONEOK Field watching the Tulsa Drillers play baseball.

SoBo

BOUTIQUE BARS AND MORE Just south of downtown Tulsa, the South Boston area (“SoBo”) features up-and-coming bars and restaurants as an alternative to a night in the Brady District. Take a date to Dalesandro’s for tasty Italian fare, and then enjoy the lengthy wine menu at the Vintage 1740 Wine Bar or the upbeat Red Ultra Lounge.

While you’re in SoBo, visit the Mercury Lounge, a converted gas station turned bar and live music spot, and the Double Shot Coffee Company, which features unique coffees for connoisseurs.

Try a taste of Burn Co BBQ, a favorite of Tulsa natives. (Don’t be surprised if the line runs out the door and onto the sidewalk)

Greenwood A TASTE OF HISTORY AND RENEWAL

The Greenwood District is worth a visit for those who enjoy local history. Once known as Black Wall Street, Greenwood was an affluent African-American business community until it was destroyed during the tragic

Must-see art exhibits include The Philbrook Museum Downtown and the Woody Guthrie Center.

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Be sure to visit Mod’s Coffee and Crepes for homemade gelato, followed by Tulsa’s Art Deco Museum.

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unusual tour, sign up to see Tulsa’s underground tunnels—a leftover from the oil barons’ fears after the famed Lindbergh baby kidnapping.

The Art Deco District TWENTIES JAZZ IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Tulsa’s Deco District is located at the center of downtown Tulsa from 1st to 8th Streets between Denver Avenue and Cincinnati Avenue. During the 1920s oil boom, Tulsa became a place for

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oil tycoons to settle. Remnants of this past can be seen today in Tulsa’s numerous Art Deco buildings. A walking tour is hosted monthly by the Tulsa Historical Society, but you can easily walk the streets on your own, admiring the facades of the Philcade, the Philtower, and the gorgeous Mayo Hotel, whose marble floors and décor are worth a stop. For a more

The famed Route 66 that ferried Jack Kerouac across the country runs straight through Tulsa. And its remnants can still be seen in many parts of town today— including the famed “Blue Dome” that the Blue Dome District is named for. This small building once housed a gas station, but it’s now the visual eye candy that invites Tulsans to enjoy the local bar scene. Enjoy a drink and a casual meal at watering holes like Arnie’s Bar, Enso, The Max Retropub, McNellie’s Pub, and Fassler’s Hall.

and vegetables, fresh eggs, and healthy baked goods. Parking can be tough, so plan to park on the side streets and walk over.

Window shop for souvenirs at Dwelling Spaces, which offers local artists’ work and 918-themed t-shirts and Lyon’s Indian Store that carries an assortment of items from headdresses and jewelry to artwork and souvenirs.

Smoke’s brunch menu is a must try on Saturday and Sunday. But make reservations as tables go quickly.

and Mexican food at Los Cabos or a sweet chocolate fondue at the Melting Pot. For those who like outdoor activities, hike the Turkey Mountain trails or the walking trails of the River Park area.

Great area for running, walking, hiking, biking, and peoplewatching along the Arkansas River.

HIPSTER YOUTH AND MORE

Just east of downtown Tulsa, the Pearl District is a burgeoning hip locale for young professionals and local college students. Its linchpin is The Phoenix, a casual coffee shop-slash-bar, which serves as a gathering place for students, writers, poets, and others. Enjoy the library area, where used paperbacks are available to peruse or purchase.

Then hop over to I Am Yoga to try one of their innovative classes.

Or have a drink at Lot No. 6 Art Bar.

Cherry Street ECLECTIC, CASUAL FUN

The Cherry Street District is a delightful mashup of the quirky, trendy, and offbeat. As you stroll down Cherry Street, and stop for a delicious sandwich at Jason’s Deli or some Mexican fare at Mi Cocina or Chimi’s. Visit the Peace of Mind store for some new age kitsch and meditation tools, stop at Ascent to shop for its high-end sportswear, or chill out with coffee and dessert at the Cherry Street Coffee House.

As the weather warms, take that someone special to Zanmai, one of Tulsa’s newest Japanese steakhouse, hibachi and sushi bars, and check out the view of downtown from the gorgeous patio.

On Saturday mornings, swing

by Cherry Street’s Farmers Market for locally-grown fruits

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Be sure to check out Made: the Indie Emporium Store for locally made art, jewelry and more.

Riverwalk in Jenks FAMILY FUN AND DATE NIGHTS

The River Parkway runs from downtown Tulsa all the way to Jenks, where the popular Riverwalk serves as a family destination along the Arkansas River. The Oklahoma Aquarium is fun for the whole family, especially when followed by ice cream at Marble Creamery.

Main Street in Jenks offers plenty of antiquing and other unique shops. For a night out, try drinks

Brookside

WARM WEATHER HEAVEN Brookside is a popular spot for drinks, fine dining, and window shopping during pleasant weather. Many of Brookside’s restaurants, including the iconic Café Ole, sport outside seating, making for a relaxed, fun way to enjoy a warm evening. View the art displays at the M.A. Doran Gallery, and check out the unique jewelry, trinkets and collectibles at Ida Red. Follow it up with a drink at the R Bar & Grill, or Sonoma Bistro & Wine Bar. If your palate is craving a change of pace, give the Caribbean-infused Hibiscus or Italian mainstay Mondo’s a try.

Brookside also comes alive after dark with plenty of places for good times, good food and good conversation.

The Rose District

MAIN STREET COMES ALIVE Broken Arrow’s 100-year-old Main Street recently got a makeover—turning this sleepy family suburb into a fun, eclectic section of town. With a mix of options for singles, couples, and families, the Rose District has several antique stores, a bookstore/coffee house that’s fun to browse, boutique shopping, and great restaurants like BruHouse Grill for burgers and In the Raw for sushi. After dinner, stop by Pinot’s Palette for wine and painting with your pals.

Pop in to enjoy a taste of chocolate at Nouveau Atelier, followed by Green Eye Gypsy for live local music.

Stop at Antoinette’s Baking Co. for specialty pies on Friday and Saturday evenings. Get there early, because they serve only until they’re sold out!

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EXPERIENCE SACRED AMERICAN INDIAN TRADITIONS AND VIEW AUTHENTIC CULTURAL DISPLAYS AT TOP NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUMS, CULTURAL CENTERS AND ATTRACTIONS IN OKLAHOMA.

GREEN COUNTRY SCENE Sixty-seven Native American nations have called Oklahoma home. Here, discover the deeply held traditions and collective spirit of Native Americans in a way you won’t find anywhere else. Feel the heart-stopping power of a traditional tribal dance to a drum beat at a sacred powwow. Be swept away by the intricate details of colorful regalia at a parade and experience the deep peace and reverence of the earliest Oklahomans with a visit to one of many historical sites and centers that celebrate their rich tribal heritage.

CHEROKEE HERITAGE CENTER (TAHLEQUAH) Nestled in the foothills of Oklahoma’s Ozark Mountains in Tahlequah, the Cherokee Heritage Center conveys the detailed history and vibrant heritage of the Cherokee people, as well as their time in Oklahoma. Experience how the Cherokee people lived by touring the numerous displays scattered throughout 44 wooded acres, including the Diligwa 1710 Cherokee Village.

Much more than a traditional museum exhibit, the Diligwa 1710 Cherokee Village displays Cherokee life before European contact through a tour of ancient structures and demonstrations of early cultural practices such as basketry, flint knapping and Cherokee stickball. Inside the heritage center, feel the pain of the Trail of Tears by touring an exhibit featuring life-size sculptures depicting the emotional forced removal of the Cherokees from their indigenous territory.

SEQUOYAH’S CABIN (SALLISAW) Sequoyah, the famous Cherokee silversmith who developed the written alphabet for the Cherokee language, is memorialized on Oklahoma soil at Sequoyah’s Cabin in Sallisaw. Tour this oneroom cabin, which Sequoyah built in 1829, and transport yourself to the days when Sequoyah worked to increase literacy within the Cherokee Nation. Learn the basics of Sequoyah’s working syllabary at the museum, where other Cherokee artifacts are also on display, and reflect on Sequoyah’s great accomplishment and contribution to Oklahoma heritage as you roam the

very grounds Sequoyah once walked within the 10-acre park surrounding the cabin.

GILCREASE MUSEUM (TULSA) The famous Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, home to one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of American Indian and Western art, showcases Oklahoma’s one-of-a-kind American Indian history in a way that honors tribal culture through the preservation of anthropological finds and renowned artwork. Located on 475 sprawling acres protected by native grasses, the museum features everything from Navajo rugs and detailed jewelry, to breathtaking beadwork and intricate pottery. Feel the spirit of Oklahoma’s American Indian tribes through artwork created for beauty and function, and pause to reflect on these art pieces that serve as dynamic catalysts for both tribal unity and appreciation.

SPIRO MOUNDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER (SPIRO) On the long list of Oklahoma’s historical gems, the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center in Spiro has earned its place near the top. Once the seat of power during the Mississippian period (circa 800-1500 AD), the Spiro

people ruled over a confederation of more than 60 North American tribes, influencing trade, religion and the political structure of the southwest United States. Visitors are invited to tour the remaining artifacts of this mound-building culture and enjoy a spectacular view into ancient life. Learn about the burial mounds located here and how the Spiro people filled them with artwork, artifacts and other clues that serve as keys to unlocking the mystery behind their ancient civilization. Stand among the serene native grasses and view the mounds created by the Spiro Indians before you step into the center to view objects excavated from the “King Tut of the Arkansas Valley.”

FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM (MUSKOGEE) Step into the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee and you will be standing on a piece of sacred American Indian history. While the museum is packed with one-of-a-kind art and artifacts celebrating Native American life, the building itself plays a significant role in the history of the tribes. As the first Union Indian Agency building to house the Superintendence of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee Creek and Seminole), this museum is uniquely able to convey the rich culture and heritage of the tribes. Visitors are invited to view breathtaking

artifacts, paintings and sculptures that depict the American Indian journey that has been both painstaking and celebratory.

STANDING BEAR PARK, MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER (PONCA CITY) Standing Bear may have been a chief of the Ponca tribe, but the towering statue erected in his honor in Ponca City stands as a tribute to every Native American.

Famous for his landmark speech before a U.S. District Court in 1879 stating that all American Indians regardless of tribe deserved the same recognition and protection under the law as white men, Standing Bear paved the way for native rights in this country. Standing two stories high and made of bronze, this larger-than-life representation of the chief at Standing Bear Park captures his spirit of compassion and zeal.

After viewing the statue of Standing Bear, take a moment to stroll along the on-site walking trails and consider the incredible legacy of the six area Native American tribes: Osage, Pawnee, Otoe-Missouria, Kaw, Tonkawa and Ponca. Don’t miss the renowned Standing Bear Powwow, held each year in September, to witness as representatives from these six tribes gather for intertribal dancing, powerful singing and lively drumming within the park.

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GATHER UP THE KIDS AND USE THESE TOP IDEAS TO PLAN A FAMILY-FRIENDLY GETAWAY OR EMBARK ON AN INVIGORATING ADVENTURE AROUND THE GREAT STATE OF OKLAHOMA THIS SPRING BREAK.

R

ight about now, you’re checking out your kids’ school calendar and wondering how to transform their week of vacation into fun for the whole family.

The good news is that there are a growing number of options. College kids may have made spring break famous, but schoolchildren and their winter-weary parents have staked out the break as their very own. Consider it a recess for all ages.

Whether you’re looking to have a relaxing getaway in the U.S. or an extreme adventure abroad, a growing number of hotels and tour companies are catering to families. The result can be an unforgettable experience for your children and a fun trip for everyone.

If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway, consider the beaches of Mexico or a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Want to pick up a new skill?

How about a family-friendly school in Italy where you all learn to bake pizza?

If splurging is on the agenda, it’s hard to do better than an adventurous African safari. Or stay closer to home and explore the Grand Canyon in grand style. For more ideas outside Oklahoma, check out our recommendations on page ??.

But not everyone is ready to break the bank or spend Sally’s college savings on a week to remember. So pumping up the fun on a more local level may be just the answer.

OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM

Take a trip beneath the ocean’s surface and come face-toface with an impressive array of diverse aquatic creatures including jellyfish, eels and playful river otters at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks.

With over 100 exhibits and an underwater viewing tunnel that allows visitors to view the world’s largest captive bull sharks while they swim alongside and overhead, this aquarium is a sure-fire hit. Stop by one of the aquarium’s touch tanks to feel the slippery skin of stingrays and small sharks.

THE AIRPORT

As the days lengthen and inch closer to the bright rays of summer, Oklahoma is primed and ready to host traveling families during a much-needed break. Cast away any lingering winter blues with a myriad of kid-friendly destinations and activities in Green Country. Simply browse through these top ideas for things to do during Spring Break and start planning your Oklahoma getaway now.

GILCREASE MUSEUM

Enter a world filled with American Indian legend, frontier lore and the romance of the American West at the nationally celebrated Gilcrease Museum, only a short 10 minutes from downtown Tulsa, and celebrate the unique American experience

TULSA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM

Let your imagination run wild as you climb into the cockpit of a fighter jet or fly a scale model through a wind tunnel. Visitors to this museum will enjoy rare vintage airplanes on display, as well as a myriad of interactive

with one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Western art, artifacts, historical manuscripts, antique maps and more. Visitors are encouraged to wander through vast galleries filled with an astonishing 10,000 works of art including 18 of Frederic Remington’s 22 bronze sculptures, large-scale masterpieces of American landscape and an unrivaled anthropology collection.

Discover the fascinating history of the Americas with the aid of interactive collections, and head outdoors to stroll through the museum’s 11 themed gardens.

Where everyone flies first class. Trampoline parks are fast becoming the ideal destination adventure for kids and families.

The low impact exercise provides a safe way to burn calories for adults and a fun way for kids to burn off some extra energy.

The facility features the largest trampoline facility in Oklahoma with over 100 trampolines, including the longest trampoline at 110 feet. They have three unique dodgeball courts, three custom basketball hoops with varying sizes, and a kid tarmac for fliers under 40 inches.

exhibits. Take the controls on a flight simulator, maneuver robotic arms like astronauts in space, or view video exhibits stationed throughout the museum. Visit the world-class planetarium and take a journey through space, discovering constellations and the beauty of Oklahoma’s night skies in the 50foot dome.

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OKLAHOMA STATE PARKS

If a peaceful cabin in the woods is more your style, surround yourself with natural beauty by making a reservation at an Oklahoma state park. Wellappointed cabins and lodge rooms are available at some of Oklahoma’s favorite getaways like Tenkiller. Scenic RV and tent campsites are also available for camping under the stars.

Activities include games for children, arts and crafts, hiking, horseback riding, fishing and nature programs. Oklahoma’s state parks are chock-full of fun and entertaining activities and remain one of the best values around for families.

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View rare and exotic animals from around the globe. Surround yourself with the wildlife of native jungles and experience the warm temperatures of the tropics with a trip through the zoo’s Tropical Rainforest exhibit.

A visit to this award-winning zoo would not be complete without an excursion through the state-of-the-art African penguin exhibit or the zoo’s popular Elephant Encounter, where visitors are treated to lively demonstrations by Asian elephants. From bouncy kangaroos to playful sea lions, the zoo is a perfect destination to celebrate the abundance of new life.

HARD KNOCKS

Hard Knocks is an indoor combat sports facility that features multiple urban-themed arenas and the world’s largest combat entertainment armory with multiple weapon models.

Hard Knocks also boasts over 85 different combat missions that will challenge combatants to rescue hostages, defuse bombs and eradicate the enemy. The weapons found at Hard Knocks use technology adapted from military combat simulation training. Unlike laser tag, these weapons “shoot” with infrared light, which is completely eye-safe and is the spectrum of choice for military-grade combat simulation equipment. Weapon choices range from handguns and

shotguns to M-16 and M-4 with a small barrel and a 30-round clip.

Combatants may come to Hard Knocks individually or with a group. Much like a pick-up game, combat runs continuously and teams fluctuate in size depending on traffic.

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MODERN ELEGANCE

A Romantic Neighborhood French Bistro.

Brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11-3pm

NOW OPEN!

The Wine Loft Wine Bar is a new upscale nightlife venue serving a wide selection of wines, as well as beer, spirits and gourmet tapas.

918.970.4766 www.thewinelofttulsa.com Tues-Thurs 4pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-12am, Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-3pm

Friendly Service and Gourmet Quality Food!

Certified Angus Beef Steaks / Aged 21 Days Homemade Cheesecake / Créme Brûlée

918.296.9889 | bluestonesteakhouse.com 10032 South Sheridan Road

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918.970.4767 / lacrepenanoutulsa.com 106th and S. Memorial (west side)

Tues-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-3pm

INCREDIBLE PIZZA

Features a family atmosphere that will take you back to the 1950s as you’re greeted by a ‘57 Chevy inside. From there, patrons can choose from themed dining areas or private rooms for those special birthday parties or social gatherings. Incredible Pizza’s themed dining rooms include a 1950s diner, family room that plays classic television shows, gymnasium with several televisions that play games and cartoons for the kids and the Starlight Drive-in, where visitors can watch a new 1950s film every week. The pizza is made fresh daily and is served in an all-youcan-eat buffet with over 30 types of pizza, over 100 salad and pasta selections and homestyle foods.

Incredible Pizza also features over 100 video and redemption games, as well as bumper cars, laser tag, trampoline jump zone, an indoor go-kart track, mini golf course and a children’s play area.

PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART

Walk onto the lush grounds of the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa for a taste of 1920s refinement and opulence. This prestigious museum of fine art is housed within the former 72room mansion of Tulsa oilman

Waite Phillips. The Philbrook Italianate villa is now considered the preeminent art center of Tulsa and welcomes visitors year-round to view its stunning permanent collections, delightful art exhibits and flawless garden landscapes. After touring the art pieces within the museum, step out onto the black terrace to see the symmetrical, living design work of the gardens, inspired by French, English and Italian designs. The gardens, which also include dramatic water features, reflecting pools, elaborate wrought-iron niches and the Westby Sculpture Walk, are scattered across 23 acres only three miles from downtown.

Pick up the free audio tour for an extra treat during your visit.

Descend into a slice of Oklahoma wilderness without leaving Tulsa by visiting the parks’ Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area, which features 300 acres of dirt trails perfect for hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. This 300-acre area of heavily-wooded, riverfront property also provides pictureperfect views of the downtown Tulsa skyline.

or visit the Japanese Pavilion, located in the central part of the main garden, for an overlooking view of the koi pond and surrounding gardens.

Other highlights of the botanical gardens include bonsai, Japanese

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TULSA RIVER PARKS

Offering diverse recreation for pedestrians, cyclists, fishermen, disc-golfers and more, Tulsa River Parks is an outdoor retreat along the banks of the winding Arkansas River. Bring your walking shoes for over 26 miles of asphalt trails, or rent a mountain bike, hybrid or tandem bicycle from Tom’s Rivertrail Bicycles and hit the trails while soaking in plenty of sun and fresh air.

This is an adrenaline rush from the get-go. Postoak takes thrill seekers and nature lovers soaring above the treetops along a network of more than 3,865 feet of cable line. Along the way, seven platform landingbases provide a bird’s-eye view of northeastern Oklahoma’s magnificent Osage Hills and downtown Tulsa. Daredevil or not, this will be an amazing, fun and rewarding nearly two-hour ride.

LENDONWOOD GARDENS Six acres of lush green gardens packed with brilliant blooms from over 1,500 plant species await you in Grove. Take a leisurely walk through paths shaded by towering oak trees

maple, hosta, dogwood and one of the largest chamaecyparis trees (false cypress) and rhododendron collections in the Midwest.

The Angel of Hope statue and surrounding garden area provide a peaceful place of healing.

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D-DAY ADVENTURE PARK

The park located in Wyandotte is a paradise for paintball enthusiasts. This huge park boasts seven playing fields ranging from two-story buildings to earthwork labyrinths to classic speed ball fields. This northeast Oklahoma park is fun for the entire family.

In addition to providing paintball adventure, there are more than 40 miles of trails for ATVs. Additionally, the park hosts events for air soft enthusiasts.

A cafe on-site serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at all events.

SKYDIVE AIRTIGHT

Located 15 miles north of Tulsa, this is your ticket to an experience you won’t ever forget.

Whether you’re a first time skydiver or a seasoned veteran, the top-notch safety record, facility and instructors will put you right at ease. After taking that fateful step from the plane, skydivers are treated to a scenic drop zone just 4 miles east of Skiatook Lake. This USPA Group Member skydiving facility offers

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three types of dives: instructor assisted deployment, accelerated freefall or tandem. With class options ranging from one to eight hours, you’ll be up in the sky in no time. Document your bravery with a recorded video or photos of your feat.

NAUTICAL ADVENTURES SCUBA

The business offers underwater salvage and recovery services, full air and fill services, equipment rental, as well as basic, advanced and specialty scuba classes.

Nautical Adventures also offers historical dive tours to places like Skunk Island—a small island just north of the Tenkiller Lake dam—which features fish-filled ledges, several cement slabs from old homesteads, old bottles and turn of the century horseshoes.

Lake Tenkiller also boasts Scuba Park, an area off Fisherman’s Point, that showcases a sunken school bus and several boat hulls.

Lake Tenkiller has a reputation as a great diving lake due to its crystal clear waters, mild sloping

hills and rock cliffs. At 165 feet deep, Tenkiller is one of the deepest lakes in the area.

NEW HEIGHTS ROCK CLIMBING GYM

Climbers of all ages and abilities can experience the thrill and

challenge of rock climbing.

Rentals available for climbing gear. If you have little or no climbing experience, the best way to get started on their walls (for ages 12 and up) is to take the Top Rope Safety Course. You can also try bouldering. Bouldering is climbing on shorter walls that do not require ropes for safety.

They have bouldering walls that climbers of all skill levels enjoy, with angles from vertical to very overhanging.

Spring

FLEEING

FROM COLONIAL LANDMARKS TO THEME PARKS, HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE COUNTRY.

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very day, 10,000 people enter New York’s Grand Central Terminal—with no intention of catching a train.

They come to slurp bivalves at the Oyster Bar or cocktails at the Campbell Apartment. They gawk at the ceiling embellished with gold constellations, browse shops, and take tours. It’s enough to make the landmark one of America’s top five most-visited attractions.

Yet for every traveler drawn to the big city, there are others who embrace the great outdoors. Like it or not, the white-tailed deer, black bears, and brilliant foliage of the Great Smokies can’t quite compete with the popularity of Disney among Americans and international visitors.

Location, of course, plays a role, and many of the most popular attractions are found in major cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Seattle. Size, too, matters. While the National September 11 Memorial had an impressive 4.5 million visitors during its first year (it opened on Sept. 12, 2011), it was dwarfed

by Central Park with 100 times the area.

TIMES SQUARE (NEW YORK CITY)

Read on to see some of the most popular destination—outside of Oklahoma—for families each year.

Neon signs, megastores, street performers, and historic theaters lure tourists to this five-block intersection that has become increasingly family-friendly. The addition of pedestrian-only areas with café tables, for instance, has made it more appealing to hang out here.

DISNEYLAND (ANAHEIM, CALIF.)

The original Disneyland, which Walt Disney called “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world,” was the model for Florida’s Magic Kingdom, and some of the California rides are even better.

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE (SAN FRANCISCO)

Gaze toward this luminous orange suspension bridge from the hills to the north just after sunset when bay and sky turn indigo and the skyline beyond glows like alabaster—then you’ll understand its popularity with bikers, joyriders, pedestrians, and, yes, drivers.

FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE (BOSTON) George Washington, Samuel Adams, and Susan B. Anthony are among the honored orators who spoke at Faneuil Hall, the “Cradle of Liberty” built in 1742.

The hall plus three markets— North, South and Greek

Revival-style Quincy—linked by a cobblestoned square now form the Marketplace, which has an abundance of buskers and more than 100 shops.

BALBOA PARK (SAN DIEGO)

Balboa Park’s 1,200 acres form a mini-city with 15 accredited museums, nine performing arts groups, 16 gardens, a miniature railroad, golf course, tennis courts, lawn bowling, a gymnasium, a carousel, and a Super Sonic Samba School. Not to mention the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

NAVY PIER (CHICAGO)

This Lake Michigan pier-turnedpromenade is in perpetual motion thanks to the 150-foothigh Ferris wheel, the oldfashioned Wave Swinger ride, and the merry-go-round with historically accurate carousel animals. Some visitors choose to rent skates, bikes, or four-seater quadcycles to tour the Pier’s 50 acres.

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GET YOUR ON

Green Country’s hottest bars, nightlife districts and towns are pulling out all the stops to make this St. Patrick’s Day the greenest yet.

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t’s that time of year again. Time to sing an Irish drinking song and raid our closets for every piece of green clothing we own. It’s nearly St. Patrick’s Day and Green Country is gearing up for the festivities. Regardless of our heritage, March 17 is a day that Tulsans look forward to each and every year, and it just keeps getting greener and greener.

Converting pagans. Raising the dead. Chasing every last snake out of Ireland. Saint Patrick is known, by history and by legend, for many things, but to Americans he is the patron saint of partying. And Green Country’s hottest bars and nightlife districts are pulling out all the stops to make this St. Patrick’s Day the greenest yet. So, dig into your pot of gold, and spread some cheer, because we’ll all be Irish after a few more rounds.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY RUN

To kick off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with a celebration of a different kind, Special Olympics of Oklahoma is hosting the 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s 5K Run on March 14. With 4,000 people expected to attend, this race has a tradition of kicking off the racing season for runners in Oklahoma.

The highly anticipated event begins with a fun run at 8:30 a.m. and will be followed by the 5K at 9:15 a.m.

ARNIE’S BAR

Ain’t no party like an Arnie’s party, cause an Arnie’s party don’t stop. Well, that is until 2 a.m. on March 18. Beginning at 10 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, Arnie’s Bar, at 2nd and Elgin downtown, will be lining up shots of Jameson and filling pint after pint of ice-cold beer for all the Irish pub-loving patrons who stop in. With nearly 1,500 people expected to pass through Arnie’s over the course of the day, a good time is sure to be had by all. Whether you just stop in to have a drink, play a game of shuffleboard or darts with your friends (or a friendly stranger) or kick back on the outdoor patio, Arnie’s won’t disappoint this Paddy’s Day.

MCNELLIE’S

The countdown clock to St. Patrick’s Day is ticking at James E. McNellie’s Public House.

This classic Irish pub and grub establishment is an essential stop on the St. Patrick’s Day train. Over 3,000 Irishmen and Irishmen-at-heart are anticipated to stuff their faces and fill their glasses at the famous Blue Dome District public house that day.

With over 350 varieties of beer, a healthy list of spirits and Irish-style dishes like landlord’s cottage pie, fish and chips and the incredibly tasty St. Patty’s melt, you and your friends can’t afford to miss out.

WOODY’S CORNER BAR

Another Blue Dome District favorite, Woody’s Corner Bar, is also continuing their tradition of throwing a St. Paddy’s Day Celebration. Arguably the most visited Tulsa bar for the Irish holiday, Woody’s is expected to see nearly 7,000 thirsty bar-goers make their way in for a drink … or seven. With good music, a live DJ, and gobs of green as far as the inebriated eye can see, Woody’s is the place to be. The celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. and goes strong for a solid six hours. Get out to Woody’s Corner Bar at 2nd and Elgin this St. Paddy’s Day, and you may just get “lucky.”

KILKENNY’S IRISH PUB

When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, there might not be any place greener than Kilkenny’s Irish Pub in the heart of Tulsa’s

famous Cherry Street. Sink your teeth into beer-battered fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage or potato soup before you make your way outside to Kilkenny’s party tent. Live music, food specials and vendors get the party going, while pints of Guinness, glasses of single malt scotch and shots of your favorite Irish whiskey keep the party going from noon to midnight. Now’s the time to start practicing those Irish drinking songs.

CLAREMORE ST. PADDY’S PARTY Deck yourself out in green from head to toe and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Claremore. This annual celebration of Celtic traditions includes music and dance performances in a festive and fun atmosphere for the whole family. The St. Paddy’s Party kicks off with a parade. Vintage Wildflowers, Hells Fringe Border Band, and Timothy O’Brian’s Celtic Cheer will fill downtown Claremore with their music, while Goode Academy of Irish Dance shares their creative footwork for all to see.

SHAMROCK THE ROSE

This is Broken Arrow’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Located in BA’s Rose District in the downtown area, the event is a celebration of all things green and

Irish for St. Patrick’s Day. Come have fun amidst the shamrocks and shenanigans of the event.

There will be live entertainment rocking the outdoor stage, tasty beers to experience, original artwork from local artists and handcrafted items at vendor stations. Top it all off with green beer and delicious offerings from local food trucks, and you won’t need luck to have fun at this event. Be there March 15th from 4 p.m. to midnight.

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WHEEL DEAL

WITH OVERSIZED TIRES AND A PENCHANT FOR BURYING THE COMPETITION, GRAVE DIGGER WILL FACE OFF AGAINST OTHER VEHICLE BEHEMOTHS WHEN MONSTER JAM ROLLS INTO THE BOK CENTER.

BY RICHARD LINIHAN

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rave Digger driver Charlie Pauken has a skull on the side of his 10,000-pound truck that carries a promise of what is going to happen to his competition at a Monster Jam event.

“The original Grave Digger was (driver) Dennis Anderson,” says Pauken. “Apparently his buddies were razzing him before a show and he said to them, ‘I’ll dig your grave with this truck,’ and the name stuck.”

If you’ve never seen 12-feet tall, 5-ton monster trucks fly through the air, doing cyclone donuts, bouncing high upon landing on tires as huge as an elephant’s head, destroying everything in their paths as they negotiate the dirt speed bumps from hell, now is your chance. On March 7-8, Pauken, who drives for the Grave Digger team of professionals will be in Tulsa at the BOK Center downtown to compete at Monster Jam. Pauken’s truck is officially

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Grave Digger 27. There have been 30 Grave Digger monster trucks built; nine are still running.

His truck that took him to the 2010 World Freestyle Championship title in Las Vegas also features grave stones that sport the names of his competitors that have seen the underside of his chassis in the standings at the conclusion of competitions.

“We have a couple of different events with these trucks, one that includes racing sprints much like dragsters and we peel it down to two finalists going for the title, and then the second one that the fans go crazy over and that’s us running an obstacle course over huge dirt piles, basically trying to destroy everything in our path,” Pauken says.

When he was younger, growing up in Ohio, Pauken thought about a life of putting out raging fires; now he starts them in the hearts of every fan that has seen this Grave Digger put his skills on the line in this dangerous sport.

“Years ago, I thought about getting out and becoming a fireman,” he says. “Back in the early days, you had to have a regular job if you were competing in this as a second interest. But that has changed now.”

Pauken was bitten by the bug when he was 16 years old when he saw his first street truck being built in a neighborhood one-car garage by Mike Nichol and Dave Marquart of Excalibur.

“I was mesmerized when I saw them build on that truck every day and they let me help them,” Pauken says. “I was pretty mechanical and I just got into it in a major way. Then a buddy of mine and his dad took me to a show and I was hooked.”

Those kitty cats in trees would have to fend for themselves on the backs of their local firefighters because Grave Digger Charlie was born.

It can be dangerous at times, maybe not quite with the consequences a white-hot fire can bring, but imagine being upside down with 10,000 pounds of truck on top of you. Just Google the name Charlie Pauken and right there near the top is a video titled Grave Digger drive Charlie Pauken Crash. He is tearing up the dirt and the mammoth moguls with his truck when it gets a bit sideways on re-entry from space and bounces askew.

The next thing you know blood is rushing to his head as he is hanging upside down in his harness in the cockpit. A giant caterpillar type grader pumps into gear as the fans go crazy,

screaming for more. Pauken is OK and lives to fight another day.

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“I’ve broken my thumb and been knocked out a couple of times. Oh, I have fear when you have to get that big air to win competitions. And when you see you’re coming down at the wrong angle, you’re thinking, ‘Oh, this is gonna hurt,’ “ Pauken says with a laugh. “The flight part is great; it’s the landing that’s the problem.”

When these behemoth trucks land hard, they bounce like they are being dribbled by Thor the hammer god himself.

“But you know what, I still go over and mow my Aunt Nancy’s yard like I did when I was a kid,” Pauken says. “Only now, every once in a while, someone will stop and say, ‘Holy cow, isn’t that the Grave Digger?’”

Get close and meet the drivers at the Monster Jam Pit Party on Saturday, March 7 at 5 p.m. This pre-show experience provides event goers with unparalleled access by allowing them onto the actual racetrack where they will meet the pilots and collect their autographs, take photos and explore the obstacles they’ll jump over and eventually destroy.

Starting times for the event are 7:30 p.m. (March 7) and 3 p.m.

(March 8). Monster Truck teams and drivers expected at the Tulsa show include Grave Digger, Zombie, El Toro Loco driven

by Marc McDonald, Mohawk Warrior driven by George Balhan, Bounty Hunter driven by Trent Montgomery, Iron Outlaw, Spike and Mega Bite.

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Bracket

Smack

WHETHER YOU’RE COMPETING IN AN OFFICE POOL OR JUST TRYING TO ONE-UP YOUR FRIENDS, HERE’S OUR GUIDE ON HOW TO FILL OUT A BRACKET, JUST IN TIME TO WIN YOUR MARCH MADNESS 2015 POOL.

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arch Madness is here, and it can only mean one thing: people yelling at you to fill out a bracket by noon on Thursday. College basketball’s championship derby is an entertaining blast—complete with thrilling upsets and buzzerbeaters—but it’s increasingly become a pressurized, almost compulsory endeavor, as hardcore fans and newcomers crunch data, consult athletic friends and cluelessly guess to select the winners of a tournament that concludes April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Each year, about 50 million people take part in online, office and “friendly” pools, filling out brackets and predicting how NCAA men’s basketball teams will fare with cash and/ or bragging rights on the line.

There’s no basketball spectacle quite like it, and no shared event that brings a workplace closer together other than free donuts.

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The NCAA Tournament comes around every year, which is great for those of us who believe it to be the greatest postseason event in sports—the first two days of which are particularly dramatic and exciting. But the reliability of this annual phenomenon comes with a downside—your boss knows that at best you’re going to slack off more than usual during these two days and at worst you’ll be calling in “sick” at some point.

Never mind that you’ve entered for the last 10 years, have had your bracket obliterated after the first weekend every time and sworn you would never again waste time and effort on such a fool’s errand. This is your year, because you’ve learned from your mistakes and will do things differently this time around.

Not sure about how to fill out a bracket for your pool? Fear not.

Even the most respected college basketball experts can have a hard time figuring out which teams are destined for the Final Four.

Luckily, years of trial and error have provided a rough blueprint for bracket success. With a combination of mathematics, a general understanding of bracket etiquette and a bit of research into tournaments past, even a novice bracketologist has a chance at dancing their way into the Final Four alongside their Cinderella pick. So before you cue up live-stream programming, turn down the volume, and pretend to be doing your actual job when the games kick off on March 17, here are some things to consider:

KINGS OF THE CROP

A 16-seed has never defeated a No. 1 seed. Every tournament produces at least a few unexpected winners, but don’t expect this year’s Cinderella to come out of the last seed in a given region. At the same time, since seeding began in 1979, there have only been three years when a No. 1 failed to make the Final Four. But there has been only one year (2008) when all four No. 1s made it. But come

on, don’t pick all four 1 seeds to make the Final Four. Jeez. That’s like going to England and eating frozen fish sticks.

THE EASY WAY OUT

If you simply make your picks based on the higher seed, you’ll probably do well, especially in a small pool. The truth is, very few people really know how to fill out every single game in a bracket, so this strategy is easy. But while a 1 seed has never lost to a 16, there are always a few upsets.

The bottom line, though, is: It’s boring, and life is too boring to be boring.

WINNING BIG

Here’s a good rule: dominant teams dominate. So schools that crush foes in the regular season tend to do so in the big dance. If you look at the ultimate champion, their scoring average is usually between five and eight points better than the rest of the field’s. In other words, it doesn’t matter who wins; it matters who wins by a lot

FILL OUT ONE BRACKET

And one bracket only. Many would-be March Madness gurus decide to fill out multiple brackets in the vain hope of improving their odds at putting together a winner. Don’t be that guy. In addition to drawing the ire of everyone you know, you’ll have spent hours hedging your bets with no guarantee of success. Do your research, make your picks once and hope for the best.

AVOID THE U

Sure, it’s fun to make believe and click your alma mater to improbably win game after game, but it doesn’t pay to let loyalty cloud your judgment. Do your bracket a tough but necessary favor and eliminate the school that handed you a diploma as soon as they face a higher seed, if not a round before. While you’re at it, do the same for the hometown favorite. Because everyone around you is more likely to give Homeboy U the benefit of the doubt, you’ll get an edge by bouncing them early if they choke and ruin everyone else’s bracket but your own. If you are in an office full of Kentucky graduates, don’t go with the Wildcats to win it all. If they do, you will have lots of company.

And that means, for your bracket to come out on top, you will have to nail the early-round games.

TAKE A FEW RISKS

It’s easy to go through your bracket and chose every single favorite to advance to the next round, but what’s the fun in that?

Take a few educated guesses at which favored teams stand a chance at going home emptyhanded. Maybe that injuryriddled 3-seed actually will lose to that red-hot 14-seed. Of course, checking out a few experts’ predictions on potential upsets won’t hurt, either.

CHOOSE AT RANDOM

Despite your best-laid plans, your educated guesses and reasonable assumptions, you’re probably no more likely to pick the correct Final Four than someone’s grandmother who can’t pick out a

basketball from a golf ball. Don’t do anything so silly as pick a 16 seed over a 1, but just about any other contest is fair game.

BUT DON’T IGNORE THE FAVORITES

The tournament’s top seeds earned that distinction for a reason; they possessed the strength of schedule, record and level of talent required to justify that honor.

MAKE NOTE OF PERENNIALLYSUCCESSFUL COACHES

Certain coaches, such as Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski or Florida’s Billy Donovan are near-locks to lead their teams deep into the tournament on a yearly basis. In 2015, all three schools have the talent to support yet another run to the Final Four.

D-FENCE

If you’re looking for Cinderellas, it’s worth considering a team’s ability to force turnovers. These are road games, and shooting can be a challenge at some venues.

There’s an old saying: defense travels well. So teams that can lock down their opponents have an even greater margin for success in the tournament than they do in the regular season.

KEEP AN EYE ON INJURY REPORTS

This is especially true when considering schools that are reliant on one player above all others.

HAVE FUN

Don’t get discouraged. The key to winning any NCAA Tournament pool is not to have success early in the tournament, but to pick teams that last until the end. One or two teams can win it for you, even if your first two rounds seem to go horribly wrong. With office bragging rights on the line, it’s easy to forget that March Madness is, first and foremost, a sporting event. Don’t let your obsession with crafting the perfect bracket interfere with your ability to actually enjoy the games.

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Sports Schedule OSU MEN’S BASKETBALL

Watch all the games here!

OVER 40 FLAT SCREENS

Home games are played at Gallagher-Iba Arena (Stillwater, Okla.)

March 4 | vs TCU | 8p March 7 | @ West Virginia | 1p March 11-14 | Big 12 Championship | Kansas City

OSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at Gallagher-Iba Arena (Stillwater, Okla.)

March 2 | vs Oklahoma | 7p March 6-9 | Big 12 Championship | Dallas

OU MEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at the Lloyd Noble Arena (Norman, Okla.)

March 2 | @ Iowa State | TBA March 7 | vs Kansas | TBA March 11-14 | Big 12 Championship | Kansas City

OU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at the Lloyd Noble Arena (Norman, Okla.)

March 2 | @ Oklahoma State | 7p March 6-9 | Big 12 Championship | Dallas

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TU MEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at the Reynolds Center (Tulsa, Okla.)

March 4 | vs Cincinnati | 8p March 8 | @ SMU | 2p March 10-13 | American Championship | Orlando, Fla.

TU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at the Reynolds Center (Tulsa, Okla.)

March 2 | @ Cincinnati | 6p March 6-9 | American Championship

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Eat it Up

FROM THE QUIRKY, HOMEY ATMOSPHERE AND OUTDOOR CHESS GAME TO THE WETAGED CUTS OF MEAT AND GARDEN GROWN INGREDIENTS, MOLLY’S LANDING IS STILL KICKING ON ROUTE 66 AFTER 30 YEARS THANKS IN LARGE PART TO ITS MAGNETIC MATRIARCH, LINDA POWELL. BY TAYLOR SIDES

We’re all familiar with the phrase, “Get your kicks on

Route 66.” Well Preview is here to tell you that there is no better place to get your kicks on Green Country’s stretch of 66 than at Molly’s Landing in Catoosa. With 10 years of roots in Phoenix, Ariz., the second-to-none steak and seafood dining experience that is Molly’s Landing found its way to Oklahoma 30 years ago.

“We actually came here to be on Highway 66,” says the owner Linda Powell. “This is the gateway to the world. You can get in that water in your boat (at the Port of Catoosa) and go to Peru if you want, and a lot of people are not aware of that.” Fun fact: the Port of Catoosa is the most inland port in the country.

“When I was looking around, there was nothing here … absolutely nothing. So I had

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to track down the owners of the property and find someone interested in selling, and I did, and it worked out well for them and for us,” Powell says. It was the significance and history of the location that “landed” Powell and her family out here.

Truly a family affair, Molly’s Landing is helmed by Powell; co-owner and son Russ White; her other son, Doug; and longtime family friend and co-worker of nearly 25 years, Jerry Lewellan. Built from the ground

by Powell, Molly’s began as a three-bedroom log home kit with a garage. A few extra logs and two or three room additions later, and the Molly’s as we know it today was born.

Inside the incredible 6,000 square foot log home-restaurant hybrid, guests are treated to a cozy and comfortable atmosphere with unique décor, brought from Phoenix and from the homes of regulars, hanging from every nook and cranny.

We make all of our own seasonings, some of our own salad dressings and all of our own desserts. The desserts are all made by Jerry behind the bar.

“We’ve always been junkies. It’s on purpose … because you can have people dressed to the nines and other people dressed in lake wear and flip-flops. It (the décor) creates magic here,” says Powell. “If you have people that you’re having dinner with that you don’t know very well, there is something in here to spark conversation no matter what your interest is.”

If good food is your interest, then Molly’s is the place to be. The entire Powell family, Lewellan included, had their hand in developing the menu. “Our main purpose is to serve steak and seafood. We’re good at it,” Powell says. All of the menus are bound with artwork and filled with Molly’s history and statistics. There are short bios written about everyone who works in the restaurant.

“We do that because we can’t do without any of these people. It takes a team to make this work, so they need to have their little spot in the sunlight also,” Powell says. That spot in the sunlight is certainly well deserved, as, according to White, the staff retention is extremely high. “The crazy thing about Molly’s is that we keep our kitchen staff a long time … the last guy that left here was 17 years in,” he says.

The wait and kitchen staff retention undoubtedly plays a pivotal role in the consistent quality of both the service and the food. Molly’s Landing guests keep coming back for menu favorites like the spinach au gratin, filet mignon and the grilled Norwegian salmon. The top selling appetizer and second most popular side dish, the spinach au gratin, is Molly’s famous creamed spinach with bits of bacon, onion and mushrooms, topped with golden brown cheese and served alongside slices of toast for dipping. The grilled Norwegian salmon is perfect for diehard salmon lovers. The chefs recommend adding the house-made jalapeno seasoning for an extra kick. Other chef recommendations include the 4 ounce peppered filet, served with half a baked potato in a pool of pepper brandy sauce and the fresh and wild Mahi Mahi, caught off the coast of Vietnam and grilled to perfection on the mesquite smoked grill.

The Molly’s Landing approach to steak and seafood is KISS; that’s Keep it Simple, Sister.

“That has been my motto ever since I was a young girl. I am not a very complicated person,” Powell says.

Not unlike the preparation of Molly’s meats.

“We cut and wet-age all of our own meats.

You can cut our steak with a fork, it’s so good. Our cut of meat cannot be bought at a grocery store,” says Powell. This is certainly a testimony to the level of quality of all of the meats that pass through Molly’s kitchen, from the custom-built grills to your plates.

“We use choice beef. Our in-house aging does not change the flavor, but it does add a whole lot to the tenderness. We let the grills do the flavor work,” White says. “The seafood is brought in twice a week from Seattle Seafood.

I love that place. They bring us salmon that was cut yesterday.”

Steak and seafood aren’t the only items carefully prepped at Molly’s.

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Molly's Landing guests keep coming back for menu favorites like the spinach au gratin, filet mignon and the grilled Norwegian salmon.

M O L LY ’ S LANDING “We make all of our own seasonings, some of our own salad dressings and all of our own desserts. The desserts are all made by Jerry behind the bar,” Powell says. “We keep chickens out back, so we can have fresh eggs,” White adds. Aside from chickens, Molly’s is also home to a lush garden, where all of their own fresh herbs are grown.

If you’re itching to reserve a table at Molly’s, you may want to learn some patience.

“We don’t take reservations. People come here and they linger longer than at the average restaurant because they’re comfortable,” says Powell. “We do, however take them for large parties, where we have to move tables to accommodate seating.” There are two seating areas perfect for large groups of hungry friends and family.

At Molly’s, dinner is truly an experience … in more ways than one. Twice a month, in one of the private seating areas, the restaurant plays host to a murder mystery show, performed by local acting company, the Ultimate Murder Mystery. This talented group of fine actors interacts with the guests who purchase allinclusive tickets prior to the show. The tickets, priced at $63, include everything but alcohol, and are well worth the price. “(At Molly’s Landing,) you know exactly what you’re getting … there are no surprises.” says White. One doesn’t simply go to Molly’s for dinner. You go for the homey atmosphere.

You go for the impeccable service. You go for a show or to visit the gift shop. You go to Molly’s Landing to get your kicks … on Route 66.

We cut and wet-age all of our own meats. You can cut our steak with a fork, it's so good. Our cut of meat cannot be bought at a grocery store.

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Down-Home

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Serving three squares a day, Apple Barrel Cafe is dishing out omelets, waffles, steak, seafood and a cornucopia of other culinary country classics. By Maria Weller

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imon Khatib, owner of Apple Barrel Café in Broken Arrow, is no stranger to the restaurant business after almost 30 years. While the Apple Barrel Café in Broken Arrow has only been open for three years, its sister store in Bixby has been open for about 14 years.

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After seeing such huge success in Bixby, Khatib decided it was time to expand. Broken Arrow seemed the logical choice for his next venture and luckily enough, the space was quickly found. Khatib says that though they had experienced great success in Bixby, they weren’t fully prepared for how busy the Broken Arrow location would be immediately following the opening. Almost instantly there was a wait time of 30 minutes to get a table. It took a short while for the staff to become accustomed to the larger space, “We can feed 500 people easy,” Khatib says.

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We’ve had a party of 100 here before, no problem.

Family-friendly almost doesn’t cover it at Apple Barrel Café; from the sheer size of the restaurant, to the food choices available. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, as well as dinner and has a staggering amount of options for each meal.

Khatib says that while both breakfast and lunch are almost equally busy in Broken Arrow, since it is a family community, dinner time always seems to usher in the biggest crowds.

Seeing how Broken Arrow is largely a family community, Khatib wishes to bring over a tradition that he started 13 years ago at the Bixby location. On Thanksgiving Day at the Apple Barrel Café in Bixby, visitors are served a turkey dinner, completely free of charge. Last year Khatib estimates they served some 200 people. He believes it is a nice gesture to the community, and hopes to begin it at the Broken Arrow location as soon as possible.

Khatib believes in training both the front and back of house staff to uphold certain standards, and it has paid off. In 2013, both the Bixby and Broken Arrow locations were voted best restaurant. Khatib says this surprised him, not because he doubted the quality of the Apple Barrel, but because they beat out more established restaurants that had been around for far longer.

Broken Arrow even awarded them the same title in 2014.

For breakfast you might try one of their dozen choices of omelets that is served with your choice of hash browns, grits, or sliced tomatoes and biscuits and gravy or toast on the side.

There is even a low-fat fitness omelet that incorporates egg whites, mushrooms, and broccoli. If you’re in the mood for a little early morning indulgence, there are some great pancake and waffle options to try as well. The signature apple pancakes are made with cinnamon apples and brown sugar. Or there are the caramel pancakes that are drizzled with caramel sauce.

Their cinnamon rolls are not to be forgotten either. And how can they be? These pastries that are made fresh daily are so huge they take up almost an entire dinner plate.

The lunch and dinner menu can only aptly be described as a cornucopia of culinary concepts. Appetizers, soups, salads, assorted entrees, steak and seafood, pasta selections, spuds, healthy wraps, calorie watchers, burgers and sandwiches only cover the names of the sections on the menu. There are country classics like the chicken fried chicken and pork chops that will come with house salad or soup, choice of two sides, and a dinner roll.

“It’s not just the amount of food we’re giving the customer, it’s good quality too,” Khatib says.

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It is not surprising that the comforting, down-home style cooking of the Apple Barrel Café has developed such a loyal following. When asked how the idea of this style of restaurant came to him, Khatib said that menu items had been floating around in his head for a while. When the original Bixby site became available, he was ready.

Also every Sunday there is a special turkey dinner served with special homemade stuffing just like your Grandma might make. Every once in a while Khatib likes to throw in a seasonal or chef ’s special. It might be pumpkin pancakes for the fall, or some sort of Mexican dish on a Monday night like homemade tamales.

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For the little ones in your family, Khatib has opted to offer healthier sides to pair with their burgers and other favorites.

A fresh fruit side featuring pineapple, honeydew, and other melons or even slices of apple can be chosen over fries. Their meals will also come with a complimentary drink of choice including sodas, milk or juices.

Of course there is dessert to be had as well. The signature apple pie with vanilla ice cream or the flaky triple berry tart are both extremely popular. The tart features blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries baked in the flaky crust and is also served with premium vanilla ice cream. Other assorted pies and pastries can also be savored, just remember to ask your server what’s available.

Apple Barrel welcomes your reservations and can accommodate nearly any size of party. “We’ve had a party of 100 here before, no problem,” says Khatib. If your group desires a more private area there is always the Apple Room.

The Apple Room can be rented out to parties of 45-50 people.

Should you choose to do so you can either order from the main menu, or Khatib and staff will put together a smaller menu of choices picked especially for your occasion.

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With no freezer in the building by design, Flo’s Burger Diner prides itself on keeping it fresh and ‘50s in Catoosa with mouth-watering burgers and a grilled cheese that’s the bomb. By Maria Weller

B

randy Adkins has always had a knack for cooking. Growing up, her father, Floyd, would take her to Kobe Steakhouse and would later recreate the hibachi magic at their home. It was pretty much a different ethnic food almost every night.

Spaghetti and meatballs was a rarity in their household.

With a dad like that it’s no wonder that Adkins has been cooking since she could stand.

Even though she only recently got into the actual business of cooking, Adkins has been cooking for fun, friends and family for what seems like forever. Even when she was working for a tow truck company, she still found a way to spread the wealth by cooking breakfast for the seemingly whole company.

After taking a break from working altogether, she decided to take culinary courses to round out, or rather sharpen, her knowledge and skills. At Platt College she received instruction on cooking as well as business lessons. She says that the business instruction definitely paid off when it came to opening Flo’s.

Upon finding the perfect space in Catoosa, Adkins and friend Jenesis Tremble did a total overhaul. “Literally our blood, sweat and tears went into this place. I can’t tell you how many times I beat myself up,” Adkins says.

Flo’s ‘Shroom Burger They personally did everything from redoing the linoleum floors, to creating the custom aqua paint color that now adorns the walls.

The aqua and white walls along with the black and white square tiles combine with the ‘50s themed décor to lend the space a fun throwback feeling. Adkins’ mother, Floette, was a huge fan of that era and since she is one of Flo’s namesakes, Adkins thought it fitting to decorate accordingly. “She loves Elvis and that whole era” Adkins says.

The other two people responsible for the name of the diner are Floyd and Flora, Adkins’ father and grandmother. “They are the most important people in the whole world to me, straight up. I figured I could name it after all of them and cut it down to Flo,” she says.

The décor is not the only thing reminiscent of the ‘50s here. Adkins regularly receives all kinds of compliments from her customers, but one of those that stuck with her was that the customer hadn’t tasted a burger this good in 60 years. The main reason for this, according to Adkins, is because “it is basically a ‘50s diner in modern times.”

Just about everything is made fresh, by hand and on-site. There is no freezer in the building and the beef for the burgers is delivered freshly ground daily from Tulsa Beef. The buns are also especially made for and delivered to Flo’s daily. Every weekday at 7 a.m., Adkins, Tremble, and Adkins’ husband, Dennis, can be found at Flo’s preparing the food for the upcoming day. French fries, onion rings, chili, and buttermilk ranch are just a few of the things that are prepared from scratch in house.

“We can’t go to Walmart and pick up a package of buns that aren’t ours. We can’t go pick up ground beef, because it’s not fresh ground beef,” Adkins says, stressing the importance of quality.

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The Sizzler!

Chili Cheese Burger

Those high standards along with Adkins’ foodie flairs have created some truly innovative and delectable burgers. Jalapeno bites filled with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon may seem like an unlikely inspiration for a burger, but it is the bomb. Literally. The Bomb Burger is the best seller of the specialty burgers. This burger features a special sauce of jalapenos, cream cheese, bacon and other secret ingredients between two 5-ounce patties and piled on with more cheese and bacon.

The ‘shroom burger has a smoky horseradish aioli, of course made fresh in house, along with fried mushrooms as opposed to the more traditional sautéed mushrooms.

The mushrooms are hand battered and fried to order. Sautéed onions, bits of bacon, and provolone cheese finish off this tall order of deliciousness.

The bomb grilled cheese is not to be missed either. With bits of bacon and some bomb sauce thrown in, this big kid version of the traditional grilled cheese is sure to please.

Also featuring the simple sandwich in a new way is the stuffed crust burger. This

burger has a grilled cheese sandwich with five different types of cheese on either side of a deluxe style burger with lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, mayo, ketchup and mustard.

If all of those ingredients sound intimidating to your appetite it is rightfully so. “It took me two hours to eat it. I tried,” Adkins says.

For the kiddos there is the choice of a traditional grilled cheese, mini burger, or hot dog with fries and a drink.

The desserts are every bit as individual and unique as the burgers. “It’s fat kid heaven in here,” Adkins says jokingly. But in all seriousness, the different kinds of brownies offered alone are enough to make you swoon. Adkins will chop up pieces of pecan pie, and slowly fold it into her brownie mix for a savory sweet treat. There are also the loaded brownies that feature every type of meltable candy she can get her hands on.

Even if chocolate isn’t your favorite, you can still find something to love. There are different pies and cakes made daily as well as shortcakes made with traditional strawberry as well as blueberry compote or even Dutch apple.

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THE FOLLOWING IS A SELECT LIST OF RESTAURANTS IN THE TULSA AND GREEN COUNTRY AREA. $: UNDER $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: OVER $50 ALBERT G’S BAR & Q

Did someone say ribs? This barbecue is often voted best in the city. After being rubbed down with special seasoning, their brisket and pork are slow cooked while Tulsans are fast asleep. Throw down on brisket queso and tortilla chips, Route 66 nachos, wings or sliders while watching the game on the big screens or grab a napkin and dig into plates of polish hot links, turkey and smokyflavored bologna. From specialty cocktails and whiskey to all the usual beers, you won’t go home thirsty. albertgs.com; 2748 S. Harvard, Tulsa, 918.747.4799; 421 E. 1st, Tulsa, 918.728.3650 $

APPLE BARREL CAFÉ

At either of the Apple Barrel Cafe locations you’ll find the highest quality food and a “homey” atmosphere featuring extra large portions and top quality from pasta and chili to burgers, steak and seafood. All of their beef is aged, certified premium choice.

They have daily specials, breakfast, lunch, and dinner; breakfast is served all day, every day. applebarrelcafe-com.webs.com; 3806 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, 918.286.3300; 15225 S. Memorial, Bixby, 918.366.2600 $

BAKER ST. PUB & GRILL

A unique spin on the English hangout with a flair for Shepherd’s Pie. Hearty meals in a fun-filled atmosphere. Watch sports while enjoying burgers, nachos, fish and chips and more than 200 distinctive beers. And don’t miss out on a trip to the bathroom. bakerstreetpub.com; 6620 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 918.286.2227 $

BAXTER’S INTERURBAN GRILL

Quiet, casual and relaxing atmosphere that also doubles as a place to have fun while enjoying a great meal. Menu features a variety of American cuisine, traditional fare and signature dishes. baxtersgrill.com; 717 S. Houston, Tulsa, 918.585.3134 $

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BGB serves only the best and freshest ingredients. It all starts with their fresh ground beef patty that is a unique blend of brisket, short rib and chuck expertly grilled to your liking and accompanied by house-made sauces, house-made pickles and fresh toppings.

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BLUESTONE STEAK HOUSE & SEAFOOD

Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, Bluestone offers friendly service and gourmet quality food. Dinner menu includes steak, bone-in pork chop, chicken fried chicken, shrimp scampi pasta and barb-qued salmon. bluestonesteakhouse.com; 10032 S. Sheridan, 918.296.9889 $$-$$$

BROWNIE’S HAMBURGERS

Churning out burgers for nearly 60 years, the 1950’s décor only adds to the friendly service, choice eats and frosty root beer.

Hand-battered onion strings and freedom fries are the perfect side dishes. brownies-hamburgers.com; 2130 S. Harvard, Tulsa, 918.744.0320; 6577 E. 71st, Tulsa, 918.398.6615 $

FAT DADDY’S PUB & GRILLE

Remodeled and completely non-smoking, this south Tulsa hangout offers a great atmosphere, plenty of TVs to watch your favorite sporting events, pool and live music every Friday and Saturday. A

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full kitchen that is open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday offers a plethora of pub favorites including chicken wraps, reubens, French dips and burgers of many varieties. Other specialties include country fried steak, fajitas, queso-smothered burritos, salads and pasta. fatdaddyspubandgrille.com; 8056 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, 918.872.6206 $

LANNA THAI

Fresh ingredients and bold flavors have made Lanna Thai a Tulsa staple for more than a decade. Stop in for lunch, dinner, or drinks or pick up an order to go. Lanna is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been providing authentic Thai food and great entertainment to Tulsa since 1998. The satay gai is a popular appetizer and the crisp and flavorful spring rolls have long been a hit. This dining hot spot cooks up both inventive and traditional dishes including pia song kruang, pad thai and yum talay. lannathaitulsa.com; 7227 S. Memorial, Tulsa, 918.249.5262 $-$$

MI COCINA

Everything offered is handcrafted and made fresh daily using authentic Mexican cooking techniques and the finest ingredients available. From their famous salsa to the mouthwatering, handdipped enchiladas, you can taste the freshness and quality in every bite. Relax in their comfortably stylish surroundings with a Mambo Taxi served by a warm, friendly and professional staff. The menu offers enough of a variety that everyone in your party is sure to find just the right dish. micocinarestaurants.com; 1342 E. 15th, Tulsa (Cherry Street), 918.599.8009 $

MOLLY’S LANDING

Converted log cabin in Catoosa provides one of the most unique dining experiences in the area. While waiting on one of their succulent steaks, quail or seafood dishes, challenge a friend to a showdown on the outdoor chess game. mollyslanding.com; 3700 N. Highway 66, Catoosa, 918.266.7853 $$$

NAPA FLATS WOOD-FIRED KITCHEN

The menu vision is fresh food made in-house with a Californian, Mediterranean and Italian flair. Delectable eats range from gelato and wood-fired pizza to amazing sauces and a super rich Palo Alto appetizer dip. The eclectic menu has something for everyone with hand-cut steaks, fish and pasta as well. napaflats.com; 9912 Riverside Dr., Tulsa, 918.948.6505 $-$$

POLO GRILL

The menu changes seasonally and is carefully prepared by an experienced culinary team that chooses selections to take advantage of the availability of fresh meats and produce. Polo Grill has been recognized for its achievements countless times on local, regional and national levels. pologrill.com; 2038 Utica Square, Tulsa, 918.744.4280 $$$

PRHYME

Features classic cuts of beef, such as the rib eye, NY strip and filet mignon that is raised and finished in several ways, like grass fed and grain fed prime beef. Seasonal seafood, Australian lamb chops, artistically plated appetizers, classic caviar service and delectable desserts are just some of the tempting tastes also available. prhymetulsa.com; 111 N. Main, Tulsa, 918.794.7700 $$$

BLUE DOME DISTRICT

Your Seafood Headquarters!

918.938.7933

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Since 1916

Try our Famous White Queso!

918.496.1246 www.lambruscoz.com BLUE DOME DISTRICT 114 S Detroit Ave. Tulsa, OK

BROOKSIDE 1344 E 41st St. Tulsa, OK

The Largest Selections of Indian Goods & Oklahoma Souvenirs in Tulsa!

Find lovely and authentic Indian items in our store that's been serving Tulsa for over 97 years.

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Molly’s Landing

Free Wi-Fi Internet Access!

Open Since 1984

Steak & Seafood

This Ain't Your Ordinary BBQ!

St. Louis Style Ribs, Blackened grilled chicken, Loaded Smoked Taters, Fusion BBQ Tacos, Signature Desserts and much more...

Only 3 1/2 miles from Hard Rock Casino on Highway 66 (Route 66)

918.266.7853

www.mollyslanding.com

918.872.9111 • info@raphealbbq.com Mon - Sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm • Closed Sundays 2001 W. Houston St. (81st/Aspen)

FUNDRAISING EVENTS, WE GIVE 20% BACK!

Where the locals have been going since 1975!

Daily ls Lunch Specia am 11 Open at Saturday Monday thru ay Closed Sund

918.622.2668

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THE FOLLOWING IS A SELECT LIST OF RESTAURANTS IN THE TULSA AND GREEN COUNTRY AREA. $: UNDER $15 $$: $15-$25 $$$: $25-$50 $$$$: OVER $50

S&J OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD CAFÉ

Family friendly joint that can be the perfect place to experience the true flair and spice of Cajun and New Orleans culture. Specialties include étouffée, crawfish pie, crab cake, feta salmon salad, catfish, clams and fried calamari. sjoyster.com; 308 E. 1st, Tulsa (Blue Dome District), 918.938.7933 $

SINBAD ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AND MEDITERRANEAN FOOD

Bow to your cravings at this Mediterranean cuisine hotspot. Best know for the intense flavors of their rotisserie chicken, you’ll also find fresh hummus, delicious kebabs and made-from-scratch falafel. You will be able to taste the generations of influence in this spot’s special touches. Many claim to have found the best baklava in town here thanks to a soft-yet-flaky texture. 514 N. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, 918.259.8046 $

Flos Burger Diner ‘50s Style Burgers

Fresh food is the best food!

SISSEROU’S

Sisserou’s restaurant concept is inspired by the colorful cuisine of the island of Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Although inspired by a specific little known island, their menu includes a broader spectrum stylized on authentic Caribbean cuisine with a touch of European and American influences. Entrees include jerk chicken, stewed oxtail, Cuban sandwich, Roti wrap, pork tenderloin, mahi mahi, beef filet, butternut squash soup and red snapper. sisserousrestauranttulsa.com; 107 N. Boulder, Tulsa (Brady Arts District), 918.576.6800 $

TAVOLO

Focusing on fresh, healthy, authentic Italian, the menu features modern, innovative plates. Tavolo offers both lunch and dinner options, along with an extensive wine list and traditional Italian desserts.

Tavolo is fitting of what most people imagine an upscale, intimate Italian restaurant to be. The bottom floor has a casual feel at the bar and a cozy, romantic ambiance at the tables. The second floor has a beautiful view of Boston Avenue through floor-to-ceiling windows. tavolotulsa.com; 427 S. Boston, Tulsa, 918.949.4498 $$

TI AMO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Fine dining at an affordable price. Ti Amo has been welcoming diners since 1989 to experience the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean in an elegant, hospitable atmosphere. The creations include tender pastas, rustic spices and choice meats grilled to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner. tiamotulsa.com; 6024-A S. Sheridan, Tulsa, 918.499.1919; 219 S. Cheyenne, Tulsa, 918.592.5151 $$

918.739.4858

19322 E Admiral Pl. • Catoosa, OK /flosburgerdiner

Healthy Mediterranean Food and Homemade Baklava

WATERFRONT GRILL

Chef Jimmy Blacketer’s menu was conceived during his travels across the country partaking in some of his favorite dining establishments. The result is a diverse seafood and steak menu featuring hand-rolled sushi, rainbow trout, salmon, tilapia, catfish and Allen Brothers protein cuts from a hickory wood grill. waterfrontgrilljenks.com; 120 Aquarium Dr., Jenks, 918.518-6300. $-$$

ZANMAI

A mix of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine plus a patio that offers a great view of the downtown area. Watch as your food is cooked at the hibachi tables (meal includes salad, soup, appetizer, main course and frozen yogurt), or opt for traditional dining that includes shrimp tempura, scallops, sea bass, black cod, bone-in pork chop, lobster and choice beef aged for over 21 days. zanmaiok.com; 1402 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa (Cherry Street), 918.556.0200 $$

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BEST ROTISSERIE CHICKEN IN TOWN!

918.259.8046 | 514 N. Elm Pl. Broken Arrow Open seven days a week 11am-9pm

With the purchase of one meal and two drinks, you get a second meal half off.

Not valid with any other offers. Exp. 6-30-15.

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GET TO KNOW

Delectable

Designs

With hundreds of options to choose from, Edible Arrangements customers can get just what they need from a small box of chocolate-covered strawberries, to a partysized kid’s basket done in a cartoon theme, to a corporate arrangement large enough to serve 300 people. By Michele Chiappetta

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f flowers, chocolate, and a Hallmark card sound like an unimaginative gift for someone you love, not to worry. There’s a convenient, healthy alternative to the usual flowers and candy— the ultra-fresh fruit arrangements crafted by Tulsa’s Edible Arrangements franchise. With three locations in the Tulsa area (Brookside, South Tulsa and Owasso) and a fourth coming to Bentonville, Ark., this May, the Edible Arrangements stores have what you need to celebrate in style, beauty, and sweet, sweet taste.

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GET TO KNOW Regional manager Tom Staab, who has a track record of helping local businesses flourish, says that Edible Arrangements stand out as unique.

“It’s a great alternative to the regular gift-giving that people do,” he notes. “It’s a fresh product. It’s different; it’s fun.”

And of course, it’s good for you too.

Every piece of fruit is examined by hand for quality. “When someone buys from us, they can feel comfortable that they’re getting a great, great product,” says Staab. “And if there’s an issue, we’ll resolve it. We’re always here to exceed our customer’s expectations. We want to make sure they have a great experience, so we don’t cut any corners.”

The combination of fresh fruit (sometimes dipped in chocolate) and creative presentation makes these arrangements appealing for those who want a healthier alternative to candy or processed foods.

As Brookside store manager Natalie Hawkins says, these fruit arrangements are “healthier than cake.

It’s better than flowers because it’s something you can eat.”

Preparing an Edible Arrangement is quite an art form. “It’s so labor-intensive, it’s crazy,” says Staab.

Yet once the fresh fruit is prepped, it can take as little as 15 minutes to put together a request. That means customers are welcome to visit the storefront anytime to place an order or try a fresh sample.

Customers can also order online, which is a great way to see the many choices available.

“A lot of people assume we have a limited supply,” Hawkins says. “But we have a huge array of different sizes and arrangements.” With hundreds of options to choose from, shoppers can get just what they need—from a small box of chocolate-covered strawberries, to a party-sized kid’s basket done in a cartoon theme like Hello Kitty, to a corporate arrangement large enough to serve 300 people.

Every arrangement is made to order, and the business offers same-day delivery, “which is something not a lot of people do, especially around the holidays,” notes Hawkins.

“And if you have relatives or friends in other areas of the country,” Staab adds, “you can order through us, and we will coordinate with the Edible Arrangements store nearest your loved one to get the order prepared and delivered.”

Those with dietary concerns can request fruit without the chocolate, as well as a sugar-free fudge dip. Another special offering, currently available at the Owasso store, is the Edible-to-Go smoothie menu. These smoothies are all-natural, with agave nectar as the only added sweetener.

Though Edible Arrangements’ busiest holidays are Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas,

customers can order all year round, for any occasion.

Deliveries can be made to businesses, homes, and even hospitals. With Easter approaching, Hawkins notes that the most popular gift is the chocolate-dipped pineapple bunny. And with St. Patrick’s Day drawing near, she suggests another holiday special—shamrockshaped fruit covered in green-tinted chocolate.

We’re always here to exceed our customer’s expectations.

Recently, Tulsa’s Edible Arrangements franchises won the company’s Pineapple Star award for the Central Region. But Staab and Hawkins are not sitting back on their laurels. They want to see their stores continue to grow and connect even more with the local community.

“We want to get involved with organizations that want to do fundraisers, like a church missions trip or a school band,” Staab says. He envisions hiring seasonal help at holiday times, and notes that if anyone is interested in setting up a fundraiser, he welcomes the opportunity to work with them.

Store hours vary by location, so to find more information, visit Edible Arrangements online or check out their local Facebook pages.

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS 3311 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa 918.728.3102 7731 E. 91st St. | Tulsa 918.872.9204 9025 N. 121st E. Ave., Suite 100 | Owasso 918.376.4677 ediblearrangements.com PREVIEWGREENCOUNTRY.COM

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A COLLECTION OF BARS, RESTAUR Book your parties today so you won’t miss out on the fun!

Live Jazz on Wednesdays and Fridays!

"Best Brick Oven Pizza in Tulsa"

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N. Boulder, Suite B 918.398.7114 www.bar46tulsa.com Hours: 4pm-2am

114 N Boston | Tulsa, OK 74103

918.508.7000

Premium Cigars, Pipe Tobacco, Cutters, Lighters, Humidors & More

Not Just an Ordinary Bar Located in the heart of the Brady Arts District of downtown Tulsa Caz's Pub 21 East Brady \ Tulsa, OK 74103

918.585.8587 www.cazspub.com

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WE HAVE A FULL BAR!

AMAZING LOUNGE! GREAT PATIO!

918-960-2646 118 N. BOSTON AVE. TULSA, OK 74103

918-274-8191

8703 N. OWASSO EXPRESSWAY SUITE O OWASSO, OK 74055

W W W. C L A S S I C C I G A R S O K . C O M

RANTS AND ARTS ESTABLISHMENTS CARIBBEAN SPECIALTIES WITH A MODERN FLARE

• Jerk chicken, Callaloo soup, Stewed oxtail, Cuban sandwich and Roti wrap • Pork tenderloin, mahi mahi, beef filet and butternut squash soup • Try our specialty dish: Red Snapper for Two • Great selection of your favorite wine, spirits and beers

918.576.6800

918.582.4888

122 N. Boston Avenue | Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103

107 N Boulder Ave. Unit C | Tulsa, OK 74103

(ENTRANCE FACING MAIN ST.)

www.sisserousrestauranttulsa.com

TULSA'S

PREMIERE DANCE CLUB

We have live entertainment, dance floors and multiple bars that offer a great time. The club features high-end lighting and sound, a positive, safe and comfortable atmosphere and an outdoor patio.

918-584-9494 124 N. Boston Ave.

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SHOWTIME

Escape TO THE MOVIES!

ALL NEW RELEASE MOVIES AT DISCOUNT PRICES —ALL DAY—EVERY DAY!

ETON SQUARE CINEMA

Lowest Concession Prices in Tulsa!

Kid’s Meal: $3.75 (Drink, Popcorn and Candy). $5.50 Combo (Small Drink, Popcorn and Candy). $7 Combo (2 Small Drinks, Medium Popcorn). $9 Combo (2 Medium Drinks, Large Popcorn)

imminent marriage to the love of his life, Sunaina.

Sonny has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The

CHAPPIE | MARCH 6

Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie. He is gifted, special and a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there’s one thing that makes Chappie different from anyone else: he is a robot. The first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. His life, his story, will change the way the world looks at robots and humans forever.

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Sharlto Copley

THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL | MARCH 6

This is the expansionist dream of Sonny, and it’s making more claims on his time than he has available, considering his 82 MARCH 2015

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy—posing a rooming predicament for fresh arrivals Guy and Lavinia. Evelyn and Douglas have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where their regular dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman and Carol are negotiating the tricky waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge juggles two eligible and very wealthy suitors.

Cast: Maggie Smith, Richard Gere, Bill Nighy

UNFINISHED BUSINESS MARCH 6

A hard-working small business owner and his two associates travel to Europe to close the most important deal of their lives. But what began

as a routine business trip goes off the rails in every imaginable—and unimaginable—way, including unplanned stops at a massive fetish event and a global economic summit.

Cast: Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco, Tom Wilkinson

8421 E. 61ST ST. SUITE V | TULSA

Movie Line: 918.286.2618 | Office: 918.286.0689

All showings before 6pm at $4; $7 after 6pm; Tuesdays at $4 all day; $4 for seniors and kids under 12.

new generation. The story follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother.

Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother and her daughters Anastasia and Drisella into the family home. But, when Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope.

Cast: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter Harris, Milla Jovovich

Maguire, Jimmy, now 55, is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. Lately, it seems Jimmy’s only solace can be found at the bottom of a whiskey glass. But when Jimmy’s estranged son, Mike, becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago.

Cast: Liam Neeson, Genesis Rodriguez, Vincent D’Onofrio

THE COBBLER MARCH 13 CINDERELLA MARCH 13

A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, Cinderella brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fullyrealized characters in a visually dazzling spectacle for a whole

RUN ALL NIGHT MARCH 13

Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon, once known as The Gravedigger, has seen better days.

Longtime best friend of mob boss Shawn

Max Simkin repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations.

Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way.

Sometimes walking in another man’s shoes is the only way one can

SHOWTIME discover who they really are.

Cast: Adam Sandler, Dustin Hoffman, Ellen Barkin

his name.

Cast: Idris Elba, Sean Penn, Javier Bardem

and begin a second act.

Cast: Al Pacino, Jennifer Garner, Josh Peck

Oh. The two fugitives realize there’s a lot more at stake than intergalactic relations as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime.

Cast: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin

SERENA | MARCH 27 Set in the rugged mountains of 1929 North Carolina,

Locator Admiral Twin Drive-In 7355 E. Easton Tulsa | 918.392.9959

AMC Southroads 20 4923 E. 41st St. Tulsa | 888.AMC.4FUN

B&B Claremore 8

1407 W. Country Club Claremore | 918.342.2422

B&B Cinema 8

TRACERS | MARCH 20 INSURGENT MARCH 20

Insurgent raises the stakes for Tris as she searches for allies and answers in the dystopian ruins of a futuristic Chicago.

Tris and Four are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine, the leader of the powerhungry Erudite elite.

Racing against time, they must find out what Tris’s family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James, Miles Teller

After he crashes his bike into a super-sexy stranger named Nikki, Cam is introduced to her crew—a team that uses parkour to pull off heists. Hoping to alleviate his deepening debt to a violent crime gang, Cam quickly joins the group. Cam must use every ounce of his skill to stay alive as the crew’s heists grow more daring with each job, and gang enforcers breathe relentlessly down his neck.

Cast: Taylor Lautner, Marie Avgeropoulos, Adam Rayner

1245 New Sapulpa Road Sapulpa | 918.227.7469

GET HARD MARCH 27

When millionaire hedge fund manager James is nailed for fraud and bound for a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him 30 days to get his affairs in order.

Desperate, he turns to Darnell to prep him for a life behind bars.

But despite James’ assumptions, Darnell is a hard-working small business owner who has never received a parking ticket, let alone been to prison.

Cast: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie

HOME | MARCH 27

When Earth is taken over by the overly confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to call home, all humans are promptly relocated while all Boov get busy reorganizing the

Cinemark Broken Arrow 1801 E. Hillside Drive Broken Arrow 918.355.0427

Cinemark Sand Springs Serena follows George Pemberton and his new bride, Serena, as they create a timber empire.

Serena not only takes to the woods, but she also pushes her husband to commit more and more ruthless acts. When she learns she cannot bear a child, Serena sets out to murder the son her husband fathered illegitimately.

Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Rhys Ifans

THE GUNMAN MARCH 20

A former Special Forces soldier and military contractor suffering from PTSD tries to reconnect with his long time love, but first must go on the run from London to Barcelona and across Europe in order to clear

Cinemark Tulsa

10802 E. 71st S. Tulsa | 800.FAN.DANG (#1128)

Cinemark Movie 8

6808 S. Memorial Tulsa | 800.FAN.DANG (#1429)

Circle Cinema

10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa | 918.592.3456

Dickinson Starworld 20 10301 S. Memorial Drive Tulsa | 918.369.7469

Eton Square 6 Cinema 8421 E. 61st St. Tulsa | 918.286.2618

Regal Promenade Palace 4107 S. Yale Tulsa | 800.326.3264

DANNY COLLINS MARCH 20

Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can’t give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager uncovers a 40-yearold undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love

1112 E. Charles Page Blvd.

Sand Springs 800.FAN.DANG (#1407)

RiverWalk Movies

300 River Walk Terrace Jenks | 918.392.9959

WHILE WE’RE YOUNG MARCH 27

planet. But when one resourceful girl, Tip, manages to avoid capture, she finds herself the accidental accomplice of a banished Boov named

Revolves around an uptight documentary filmmaker and his wife who find their lives loosened up a bit after befriending a free-spirited younger couple.

Cast: Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver

Starplex Cinemas Owasso 12

12601 E. 86th St. N. Owasso | 918.376.9191

Super Saver Cinema 5970 E. 31st St. Tulsa | 918.551.7002

Warren Theatre

1700 W. Aspen Creek Drive Broken Arrow 918.893.9798

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SNEAK “PREViEW” APRIL

See what’s in store for next month!

APRIL 7

APRIL 1

Nickelback BOK Center (Tulsa)

Bad Religion Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

APRIL 14

Bryan Adams Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa)

APRIL 7

Steve Wozniak Mabee Center (Tulsa)

APRIL 17-19

Charlotte’s Web Tulsa Performing Arts Center

APRIL 17

Will Shortz Tulsa Performing Arts Center

APRIL 3

Tedeschi Trucks Band Brady Theater (Tulsa)

APRIL 24

APRIL 3-5, 9-11

Godspell Tulsa Performing Arts Center

APRIL 4

Joel Osteen BOK Center (Tulsa)

APRIL 9

APRIL 15-25

Yonder Mountain String Band Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

Ratatat Brady Theater (Tulsa)

APRIL 24

The Phantom of the Opera Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Penn & Teller Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa)

APRIL 16-19

Bard Fiction Tulsa Performing Arts Center

APRIL 24

Death Cab for Cutie Brady Theater (Tulsa)

APRIL 24-26

Treasure Island Tulsa Performing Arts Center

APRIL 10

Jason Aldean BOK Center (Tulsa)

APRIL 10, 12

Of Mice and Men Tulsa Performing Arts Center

APRIL 11

Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show Expo Square (Tulsa)

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APRIL 17

Life in Color Cox Business Center (Tulsa)

APRIL 17

The Midtown Men Performing Arts Center (Broken Arrow)

APRIL 25

Gabriel Iglesias BOK Center (Tulsa)

APRIL 26

Hozier Brady Theater (Tulsa)

APRIL 30

John Fullbright Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

918.485.1810

www.thecanebrake.com Only 45 minutes southeast of Tulsa!