March 2019 (Vol. 33, No. 3)

BEERS TO YOU WHERE TO DINE

THE EXPLOSION OF TAPROOMS MEANS THERE ARE PLENTY OF PLACES FOR THOSE WHO WANT AMBIANCE AND EXPERIMENTAL BREWS. AND WE'VE FOUND THE 14 BEST IN THE AREA.

W H AT TO D O

WHERE TO FIND IT

WHEN IT’S HAPPENING

MARCH 2019

CHARACTER BUILDING

THE OUTSIDERS HOUSE MUSEUM GETS A GOLDEN GREASERS MAKEOVER

BRING ON THE MADNESS MAKING THE MOST OUT OF BASKETBALL’S DRAMA, ANXIETY AND UPSETS

Garden Deva showcases beautiful sculptures and mesmerizing masterpieces all made from metal

3 DOORS DOWN CHRIS YOUNG SMASH MOUTH TRACK 5.

SKYLINE EVENT CENTER CAZ’S CHOWHOUSE FAT DADDY’S

BEHOLD THE BLADE A PAIR OF ARTISTS CONTINUE TO CARVE OUT A FORGED NICHE

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M FROM THE MAYOR As mayor of Tulsa, it is my honor to welcome you to our great city. Whether you’re visiting, or have deep roots here, I invite you to take time to explore our beautiful city and discover all the things that set us apart from other cities.

Tough bike racing, the Tulsa Run, the Route 66 Marathon and the NCAA basketball tournament. The Tulsa area offers more than 80 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails for a great way to see Tulsa.

I highly recommend Preview 918 as your go-to guide to navigate our incredible city.

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Our city is home to the world’s greatest collection of western art at the Gilcrease Museum as well as Italian Renaissance displays at the Philbrook Museum. It’s a treasure trove for lovers of architecture from mid-century modern housing to the downtown Art Deco District and our iconic BOK Center, designed by the internationally acclaimed architect César Pelli.

Tulsa is also a city on the move. In 2018, we opened the Gathering Place. The Gathering Place is a world class riverfront park designed to welcome all to a vibrant and inclusive public space that engages, educates and excites.

I’m pleased so many of you have made your home in Tulsa. If you’re visiting our city, please enjoy your stay here. I also want to invite you to come back often to experience opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

In the meantime, you can find out more about Tulsa by visiting cityoftulsa.‌org.

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402 E. 2nd St. (918) 938-6382 dillydiner.com

German-inspired beer hall with house-made sausages and a huge beer garden.

304 S. Elgin Ave. (918) 576-7898 fasslerhall.com

Eight-lane bowling alley with full-service bar and food.

Irish-style pub with great food and Tulsa’s biggest beer selection.

211 S. Elgin Ave. (918) 430-3901 dustbowllounge.com

409 E. 1st St. | (918) 382-7468 7031 S. Zurich Ave. | (918) 933-5250 mcnellies.com

Sports bar and pizzeria with an on-site brewery.

Upscale cuisine, great wines, and craft cocktails in a relaxed setting.

325 E. M.B. Brady St. (918) 986-9910 elginparkbrewery.com

201 N. Main St. (918) 949-9801 taverntulsa.com

Classic Tex-Mex favorites plus downtown’s only rooftop patio.

Sushi, noodles, cocktails, and happiness.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MARCH 2019

C ON THE COVER

F FEATURES

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26 CHARACTER BUILDING

78 CAN YOU BEER ME NOW?

28 SHOWCASING THE VOICES

84 DISHING IT OUT

House of Pain rapper Danny Boy O’Connor has taken a childhood inspiration and turned it into an experience for all fascinated by 1983’s coming-of-age drama, The Outsiders, with the renovation of the Curtis home.

The Tulsa music scene has gotten bigger with the opening of the comfortable and inviting 2,000seat Skyline Event Center inside Osage Casino Hotel.

Thanks to its wide array of microbreweries, brewpubs, and taverns, discerning beer drinkers are heading to the Tulsa area to sample some of Green Country’s best brews.

With a single bite, comfort foods bring back warm memories of dishes from our childhoods. This transporting power is reflected at Caz’s Chowhouse, but with a modern twist that fits the more sophisticated palates of modern-day diners.

32 COUNTRY TO THE CORE

Known as Track 5., Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa’s honky-tonk hall, with a 1,200-square-foot wooden dance floor, pays tribute to Oklahoma’s rich country music roots, honoring classic, new, alt, Red Dirt, and Americana styles and live shows.

Break out of your winter rut and update your outlook for sunnier days. If you love a fresh start, there’s no doubt you agree that March is a great month to begin planning for spring fever, getting back outside, and of course, March Madness. The drama, the anxiety, the upsets ...

That’s right, it’s that time of year again when the masses turn their frenzied fervor for college hoops into all-out craziness. And when the stress of watching your bracket dissolve overwhelms you, how about focusing on your yard with some decorative items from Garden Deva. Garden Deva’s metal art is whimsical garden and home décor, all positive and hippie type art in shapes and styles for pet lovers, plant enthusiasts and even OU and OSU fans.

Garden Deva showcases decorations for your garden, home, or business and invites you to peruse the unique and vibrant metal work of Lisa Regan.

Watching sports at home can be fun, but for a real March Madness experience, you have to get out of the house. We’ve gathered some unique ideas to experience the games, betting, partying and bracket busting.

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Photographer: Sarah Eliza Roberts Model: Kari Hackbarth Props: Garden Deva Sculpture Company

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In place of the dusty bookshops of the past, Magic City Books offers a more curated, well-lit shop that emphasizes a love of reading, personal service, community events and more than enough books to open your mind and heart.

D DEPARTMENTS

78

COVER CREDIT

92 ROMANCING THE TOME

38 TOUCH OF MADNESS

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Today’s generation demands more of its neighborhood pub — less duct tape on bar stools, fewer sad drinkers, and a better selection of tasty food and beverages.

Fat Daddy’s Pub and Grille has answered the call.

34 DESIGN OF THE TIMES

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88 SIP, SIP, HOORAY

46 Green Country Scene

68 Taken with Tulsa

49 Downtown Locator

70 Restaurant + Bar Finder

Comedy

50 Tulsa Locator

72 Failed It or Nailed It

12 Happenings

52 Sports Central

74 Eats + Treats

14 Street Talk

57 Sports Schedule

76 Food for Thought

16 Conversation Starter

58 Style + Shopping

92 Get to Know

24 Sound Check

62 Health + Fitness

94 Shelf Life

44 Homegrown Heroes

66 Launch Pad

96 Showtime

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

918 $91.80 IN 48 CHALLENGE The mission posed to Olivia and Justin Winter 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.

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.

Our first stop was to The Boxyard. The stores were really cool to see. All of them were made from old shipping containers. We browsed around at all of the various shops. We stopped at Sweet Boutique. The man working let us sample anything. They had a special going on where if you bought one pound, you receive a quarter pound free. We ended up getting Cajun Chex mix, energy nut mix, fruit and nut mix, dark chocolate covered almonds, coconut clusters, and chocolate orange creams.

STOP #1

COST: $23.12

STOP #2 Our next stop was to Boomtown Tees. The worker was extremely friendly and made us feel like she’d known us forever. Their shirts are super soft and perfect for representing our state. They had a very large selection of shirts with tons of different designs. This stop was a lot of fun.

I picked out one of their $10 shirts of the month. And since I collect magnets, I got a buffalo magnet for my fridge.

COST: $17.36

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Our last stop was to Dave & Buster’s. They had a special where you got a burger, fries, and a $10 player’s card for only $17.99. Our waiter was super friendly. After we each played our $10, we added more money to our cards and played a little longer. They had a large variety of games that we haven’t seen before in other arcades. In total, we ended with 478 points which earned us a large glass jar, bear magnet, and a Chinese handcuff.

We also won a big rubber duck from one of the claw machines.

COST: $47

We spent $87.48. We enjoyed our time exploring new places, we met friendly people while out and about, and we had a great time together. Thank you to Preview 918 for letting us take on the challenge.

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

8330 Riverside Parkway | Tulsa

BLACKBIRD ON PEARL

1336 E. 6th St. | Tulsa

BOK CENTER

200 S. Denver Ave. | Tulsa

MUSIC+CONCERTS+COMEDY 1 ZAC BROWN BAND BOK Center | Tulsa

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

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

CAIN’S BALLROOM

CROW CREEK TAVERN

3534 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa

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

GUTHRIE GREEN

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

IDL BALLROOM

230 E. 1st St. | Tulsa

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

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

MERCURY LOUNGE

5 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa

PARADISE COVE | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT

Brady Theater | Tulsa

1-2

The Loony Bin | Tulsa

2 BOB WILLS’ TEXAS PLAYBOYS Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

6-9 TRIXX

The Loony Bin | Tulsa

7 BRUCE BRUCE

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

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116 S. Elgin Ave | Tulsa

DOWNLINK

IDL Ballroom | Tulsa

ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

PEORIA SHOWPLACE | BUFFALO RUN CASINO & RESORT RABBIT HOLE BAR & PUB

9 BELL BIV DEVOE

Skyline Event Center | Osage Casino | Tulsa

RABBIT HOLE IMPROV

WADE BOWEN

1526 S. Harvard Ave | Tulsa

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

REDS

325 E. 2nd St. | Tulsa

RIFFS | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA

777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa

SKYLINE EVENT CENTER | OSAGE CASINO HOTEL

951 W. 36th St. N. | Tulsa

SOUL CITY

13 ZOMBOY

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

13-16 MICHAEL MACK

The Loony Bin | Tulsa

409 N. Main St. | Tulsa

THE COLONY

2809 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa

THE FUR SHOP

520 E. 3rd St. | Tulsa

THE HUNT CLUB

224 N. Main St. | Tulsa

THE JOINT | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA

777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa

THE VANGUARD

222 N. Main St. | Tulsa

TRACK 5. | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA

777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa

WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER

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

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Skyline Event Center | Osage Casino | Tulsa

WAYNE BRADY

JUNIOR BROWN

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

27 WEEZER AND PIXIES BOK Center | Tulsa

BADFISH

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

28 DEATH GRIPS

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

3 DOORS DOWN

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

TRACY LAWRENCE

Track 5. | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa

LA DEL BARRIO AND ANGELA 29 PAQUITA AGUILAR

Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

PAT GREEN

1621 E. 11th St. | Tulsa

SOUNDPONY

23 SMASH MOUTH

Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

8330 Riverside Pkwy. | Tulsa

1000 Buffalo Run Blvd. | Miami

22 MUDDFEST WITH PUDDLE OF MUDD

KRISTIN KEY

1747 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa

OKLAHOMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

BOOGIE T.RIO

BRADY THEATER

423 N. Main St. | Tulsa

17 VISCERAL

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CHRIS YOUNG

Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

SWITCHFOOT

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

IMPRACTICAL JOKERS BOK Center | Tulsa

Brady Theater | Tulsa

CARROT TOP

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

16 JOHN MELLENCAMP Brady Theater | Tulsa

30 NEEDTOBREATHE

Brady Theater | Tulsa

31 ROB BELL

Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa

THURSDAY

3.28

3 DOORS DOWN 8PM ACOUSTIC

FRIDAY

4.05

SATURDAY

04.13

THE BEACH BOYS

8PM

DIANA ROSS

8PM

TURN IT ON, TURN IT UP SCAN TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Schedule subject to change.

AI ALSO IN MARCH

MARCH 1

MARCH 8-10

FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL

GRAND LAKE BOAT AND SPORT SHOW

Tulsa Arts District | Tulsa

MY FAIR LADY Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

MARCH 1-3

BEST OF ENEMIES

MARDI GRAS MARCH 5

COMPAGNIE HERVE KOUBI

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

MARCH 6

ASH WEDNESDAY

AKDAR SHRINE CIRCUS

MARCH 6-10

MARCH 2

RUNWAY RUN

OKLAHOMA REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION RIDE AND SLIDE Expo Square | Tulsa

Tulsa International Airport | Tulsa

MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE IDL Ballroom | Tulsa

MARCH 9

WE ARE TULSA MUSIC AWARDS

MARCH 7-10

GREATER TULSA HOME AND GARDEN SHOW

PROFESSOR SMART

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

IDL Ballroom | Tulsa

SHAMROCK THE ‘VILLE

Downtown Bartlesville

Studio K | Tulsa

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

Expo Square | Tulsa

BOK Center | Tulsa

MARCH 14-15

TULSA BALLET: PETER AND THE WOLF

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

PJ MASKS LIVE!

Civic Center | Grove

MARCH 5 MARCH 1-2

MARCH 14

FLYING FEZ WINE TASTING FESTIVAL

MARCH 14-APRIL 21

TULSA BOTANIC BLOOMS

Tulsa Botanic Gardens | Tulsa

MARCH 15-16

TULSA IRISH FESTIVAL Guthrie Green | Tulsa

Bedouin Shrine Temple | Muskogee

MARCH 16 MARCH 9-10

BIG 12 WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP

SHAMROCK THE ROSE

Rose District | Broken Arrow

BOK Center | Tulsa

OKLAHOMA BIGFOOT SYMPOSIUM CC Camp | Stilwell

MARCH 16-17

R.K. GUN AND KNIFE SHOW Expo Square | Tulsa

Expo Square | Tulsa

MARCH 3-9

JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS

Expo Square | Tulsa

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MARCH 8

PLATON

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

MARCH 10

DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS

MARCH 17

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

ALSO IN MARCH AI

MARCH 28

TASTE OF THE CITY COOKING SHOW River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa

MARCH 20

BEGINNING OF SPRING

AMERICAN GIRL LIVE

Cox Business Center | Tulsa

MARCH 22-24

NCAA MEN’S DIVISION I BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST AND SECOND ROUNDS

MARCH 28-29

INDIAN TERRITORY DAYS

Cherokee Heritage Center | Tahlequah

BOK Center | Tulsa

MARCH 28-31 MARCH 23-24

OKLAHOMA PINTO 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SHOW

C.S. LEWIS’ THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

Expo Square | Tulsa

MARCH 29-31 MARCH 24

PUDDLES PITY PARTY

Cox Business Center | Tulsa

AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART Expo Square | Tulsa

TULSA BALLET: TCHAIKOVSKY

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa

MARCH 27-31

KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW Claremore Expo Square | Claremore

GREEN COUNTRY SPRING FLING Expo Square | Tulsa

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ST STREET TALK

Do you believe in luck?

I believe in being blessed instead of calling it luck.

I think that when something good happens to me, I tend to attribute it to good luck, but when I'm not having good luck, I just don't believe in it at all.

I do believe in luck, but I'm still waiting for that lucky lottery jackpot.

John

Cory

Wayne Personally, I think you create some of your own good luck through personal preparation and effort. But I'd rather have five minutes of God's favor in my life than a lifetime of hard work. That's where the best good luck originates. I genuinely do believe in fate, and destiny, to a certain extent. But I still feel that we are largely responsible to create our own future by the daily choices that we make.

Gene You make your own luck by making good decisions.

Matt

The more I practice, the luckier I get.

I've always been curious why people say it's "lucky" if a basketball player makes a shot while falling out of bounds, or a golfer puts the ball in the cup from a sand trap 20 yards away.

Isn't that skill? Doesn't that basketball player know where he is on the court and what it would take to make that shot? And that golfer has hit a million golf balls in his life. Why is it luck? Larry Bird once made a shot over the backboard while completely out of bounds. There was no luck at all involved in that shot.

Now, at times, hockey can be a different story all together. If a player puts the puck in the net after it bounces off the wall and ricochets off three players, that's luck.

Danny

Mark

I personally don’t believe there is such a thing as luck. Good things happen, and bad things happen in life. It’s my personal belief that with a positive attitude and a whole lotta Jesus, a person can overcome the bad and come out stronger and wiser than before.

We reap today what we sowed yesterday.

So no, I don't believe in luck.

Jessica

No. I do believe in close calls and fortunate turns of events.

I do believe that luck is something that comes into your life, and it's a beautiful thing. It's very forgiving and awesome. Sometimes it means you did something good.

Michael

Jacque

Teresa I don’t believe in luck. I believe in God’s sovereignty and intelligent design. I also believe life is an accumulation of our choices whether you are aware of it or not. Life doesn’t happen by accident.

Lenora

Dino

Faith I think luck and coincidence are two sides of the same coin; neither one is real. They are both a matter of outside influences all coming together at the right time to make it look as if something extraordinary happened.

Yes, of course.

Everybody is lucky at some point. Right place, right time.

I do believe in luck, but in the destiny sort of way.

Things will happen as they should, and sometimes luck is in my favor.

I do not necessarily believe in luck. I believe that when your mindset and skills are in alignment and you are prepared to meet opportunity, then that is what I call showing up at the right time.

Martina

Rachel

WANT TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION? We’ll post a question on our Facebook each month. Give us an answer and photo, and you might end up in our magazine.

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CS CONVERSATION STARTER

A SMOOTH, NIMBLE BARITONE, CHRIS YOUNG HAS BECOME ONE OF COUNTRY’S MOST RELIABLE HITMAKERS (AND A MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY) SINCE WINNING NASHVILLE STAR IN 2006.

BY DONNA LEAHEY PHOTOS BY JOHN SHEARER

Deep and soulful describes more than just Chris Young’s vocals — it’s who he is. The Tennessee native and Texas adoptee is a man of talent and heart. Whether it’s working to help children fight cancer or fighting his way to a win on Nashville Star, Young gives it his all.

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His is the vibrant voice behind hits like “The Man I Want to Be,” “Voices,” “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” “Tomorrow,” and “You.” Since being named New Artist of the Year by the Country Music Association as well as Top New Male Vocalist and Top New Solo Vocalist

by the American Country Music Awards in 2010, Young has not stopped putting out heartfelt country music.

In 2017, Young was honored with induction into the Grand Ole Opry by his friend Brad Paisley.

Texas is my second home. I have family there and lived in Arlington [Texas] for over a year while I played at Cowboys and toured around the state. [Nashville music supporter] Billy Block called me and encouraged me to audition for the show and the rest is history.

Q. TELL US ABOUT YOUR WIN ON NASHVILLE STAR.

A. Nashville Star introduced me to a

national audience and led me to signing a record deal with RCA. I’m fortunate that my label and the fans I met back then continue to support me.

Q. YOU’RE THE 100TH SHOW AT THE PARADISE COVE.

A. Paradise Cove will be one of my first full

band dates of 2019 so I can’t wait to get back out on the road and to also start playing my new single, “Raised on Country” for everyone at the show. That song is custom made for a live set, and I’m excited to get crowds singing along to it.

Q. BEING FROM TENNESSEE, DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF NASHVILLE COUNTRY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

A. “Raised on Country” says it all. Country

music is my foundation and I grew up listening to everyone from George Strait and Marty Robbins to Alan Jackson and Merle Haggard.

I’ve been lucky to get to record with Alan and Willie [Nelson] and tour with Jackson and Strait too. There was just never a question in my mind that I wanted to be a country artist growing up.

It’s crazy that now I’m getting to live that dream.

Q. WHAT’S THIS TOUR ALL ABOUT? WHAT CAN FANS EXPECT?

A. My “Raised on Country” tour kicks off

in May but we started working on the tour last September, planning all the staging and the production elements. It’s a completely new tour

Q. DO YOU HAVE PLANS

FOR A NEW ALBUM SOON?

A. Absolutely. In addition to “Raised on Country,” I have been writing and recording nonstop over the past year. Look for a new album later this year.

Q. WHAT DID IT MEAN

TO YOU TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE GRAND OLE OPRY BY BRAD PAISLEY?

A. As a kid growing up in Murfreesboro

and listening to the Opry, I never imagined that I would be invited to be a member. It still feels unreal, and there’s nothing like it. The night I was inducted [Oct. 19, 2017] was probably one of the best nights of my life. To have my friend Brad Paisley be the one to welcome me, it couldn’t have been more perfect.

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YOUR PHILANTHROPY.

A. I love St. Jude Children’s Research

Hospital. I have supported them longer than I’ve had a record deal because of the amazing things they do for kids fighting childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The work they do is so important, as is the work of the T.J. Martell Foundation and their support of cancer research. I have something special in the works with them for later this year so you’ll have to check out my socials for more information.

Honestly, I’m just happy to work alongside such great organizations and help.

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staple of rock radio in the late ‘90s and early 2000s.

Although the group hasn’t been in the spotlight recently, it never went away, following up with a handful of records and touring every summer. The band even released an acoustic reworking of

their debut album, Fush Yu Mang, last year to celebrate that album and present those songs in a fresh manner.

We caught up with bassist and founding member Paul De Lisle ahead of the band’s March 23 appearance at the Skyline Events Center at Osage Casino Hotel.

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If you’re listening to a ‘90s hits station on Pandora or Spotify, chances are it won’t be long before you hear Smash Mouth. By following up the initial hit single “Walkin’ on the Sun” with a pair of even bigger hits, “All Star” and “Then the Morning Comes” on the band’s sophomore album, Astro Lounge, Smash Mouth became a

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Also, our guitarist, Greg Camp, wasn’t in the band for several years, but he’s back and I’m really excited about it. Except for the drummer [Randy Cooke], this is the original band, which will be fun. This year is mostly about Astro Lounge and celebrating that history.

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really been a boon for us. It’s given us a boost of energy. No one sounds like him. He’s got a really special tone and the way that he plays makes him an extremely underrated guitarist in my book.

His influences aren’t the typical ones. He’s always been into The Ventures, Dick Dale and Link Wray, which I think makes him a real unique player. We just like old sounds. We used to go to this old punk club on Lounge Lizard night, and they’d be playing bachelor pad music. We thought, “What if we combined punk with bachelor-pad music?” That’s what we were going for and kind of how we found our sound.

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DISTRIBUTION AND STREAMING MUSIC, THE MUSIC INDUSTRY Well, first of all, Randy HAS CHANGED AND Cooke has been in the band for PERHAPS MOVED a good five years now, and the BACK TO BEING MORE job is his as long as he wants to SINGLES DRIVEN. stick around. As a bass player, the HOW HAS THAT drummer is the most important AFFECTED HOW THE player for me to be able to lock in BAND APPROACHES with. Since our original drummer CREATING NEW [Kevin Coleman] left [in 1999], MUSIC?

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I just consider myself lucky that I’ve been able to play with some world-class drummers. We’ve had some of the best drummers in the world play with us. I’m not the best bass player, so I just kind of let them lead me, and it’s been great. They may not be household names to average fans, but within the drum world they are, so that’s been great and made it really easy. Randy is one of the best drummers to ever come out

A. These days, it’s really

about distribution. When we originally signed, we were with Interscope on a two-record deal.

Then they gave us a two-record extension. After that, we formed our own label, Beautiful Bomb, that we released our Christmas album and Summer Girl on. Now, distribution is the key. We’re just looking for a good deal and good distribution.

As far as moving to things being singles driven, I kind of like that because we’ve always been a singles band. I like recording and we’re constantly in the studio doing stuff, so we kind of look at it like let’s record and let the suits sort it out.

Q. WITH YOUR

STRING OF HIT SINGLES, YOU’VE ALSO HAD A FEW HITS AND SONGS ON SOUNDTRACKS.

A. At the time, not a whole

lot of thought went into it. I remember for Shrek, we were already in the studio and our manager came in and asked if we knew “I’m a Believer”?

We knocked it out in about 20 minutes and forgot about it, then suddenly we had a huge hit.

I honestly think we’re good at taking other songs and making them our own. They’re different enough to sound like us, but close enough to the original. The original bands usually seem to like our versions. I think it also helps that we usually pick fairly obscure songs that kind of become part of our oeuvre, if you will.

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A. The funny thing is, Steve

[Harwell, lead singer] and I never stopped. We’d go on these long tours and then a bunch of new venues open up. I never really thought it would last this long, but I’m glad it has.

I think the main thing for us is that we’re all still friends. It’s really nice having Greg back with us as well, because he’s one of my best friends and that makes it even more fun. We’re in the position that we get to sit down at the end of the year and kind of mold our schedule.

We’re not touring nonstop, so we get to spend time with our families. Like today, I’m taking my daughter to tennis lessons.

We can tour seasonally and it’s still lucrative, so we’re in the lucky position where we can kind of pave our own path and not go broke.

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Astro Lounge, which was our most successful album and probably the zenith of our recording career at that point.

We’ve got a new remix of “All Star,” and I just finished a program for the tour. It’s a mini book that I wrote. It focuses on what it’s been like for the band for the last 20 years and the making of the album.

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When 3 Doors Down burst onto the music scene with “Kryptonite” in 2000, the Mississippi band quickly became an international commodity.

The group’s debut album, The Better Life, has since sold nearly 6 million copies in the United States alone, gone double platinum in Canada, and gold in Australia.

Songs like “Loser,” “Duck and Run,” “When I’m Gone,” “Let Me Go,” “It’s Not My Time,” and “In the Dark” have since kept the band on top of the charts and made them a staple of modern rock and alternative rock radio.

As a preview (or memento) for the show, 3 Doors Down recorded a digital EP, Acoustic Back Porch Jam. The EP includes six singles like “Kryptonite” and makes tracks like “When I’m Gone” even more powerful.

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After years on the road and a reputation as a heavy-hitting rock band, however, Arnold and his crew pulled back the reins last spring for a series of acoustic shows that were met with an enthusiastic response. In fact, the response was so strong that 3 Doors Down is out this March for another dozen shows dubbed the “Back Porch Jam” that strips back the band’s catalog for what’s billed as “an intimate night of hits, fan favorites, and deep The foundation continues to raise album cuts.” money for charities, primarily Reviews from previous shows through an annual concert held indicate that fans expect a in October each year. more revealing performance from 3 Doors Down, shedding Over the years, the band has a little light on how the songs continued to tour and record, developed, getting some stories with its last studio album, the

behind the lyrics, and intimate arrangements that pull the lyrics and impact to the forefront.

The intimate setting and individualized performance also draw a little more of Arnold’s southern charm to the forefront and make the entire show a more personal experience for the fans.

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2016 release Us and the Night, sending a pair of singles, “In the Dark” and “Still Alive” to Top 10 status on the mainstream rock charts. A package tour with Collective Soul and Soul Asylum kept the band on the road last summer.

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Even at the height of fame, lead singer and founder Brad Arnold and his band have kept their feet firmly planted on the ground and roots at home. In March 2004, the band established The Better Life Foundation, with a mission to make positive change in the lives of children and young adults. Over the years, the foundation has donated over $3 million to reputable children’s charities, local municipalities, and faith-based groups in an effort to help communities and children in need. Most notably, after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, the foundation was committed to providing funds or support and relief to southern Mississippi to help fund the rebuilding process, as well as replace fire and police vehicles for the areas affected.

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Spanning a variety of genres, Tulsa Little Jam gives listeners a chance to get a good sample of what Tulsa musicians have to offer while also supporting music education in Tulsa public schools. BY G.K. HIZER || PHOTOS BY MARC RAINS If you’re looking for a way to find out what Tulsa’s local music scene has to offer, that process just got easier. In July 2018, Tulsa Little Jam launched as both an audio podcast and streaming videocast with new episodes released on a weekly basis, each featuring a different Tulsa artist.

The concept came together when a trio of friends put their heads and talents together for the purpose of helping students and spotlighting local talent in a new and creative manner.

Founder Carlos Moreno, host and producer Juan Reinoso, and publicist/storyteller/ organizer Meg Sutherland make a formidable team, not only having the vision, but the skills to put a multi-media production together with the help of presenting sponsor, Improving Lives Counseling Services.

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The concept behind Tulsa Little Jam is fairly simple: Think a hybrid mix of Austin City Limits and NPR’s Tiny Desk, all with Tulsa talent. On the front side is a concert with three featured artists, each including a brief interview segment, and all recorded in front of a live audience in an intimate venue.

The show is recorded and produced for three individual episodes, one spotlighting each artist, and released as an audio-only podcast on Mondays, followed by the full, streaming video production released across YouTube, Vimeo, and Apple TV on Tuesdays.

So far, the concerts have been held and recorded at the private theater inside the Woody Guthrie Center. The first concert was held in September 2018, featuring Branjae, Dane Arnold & The

Soup, and Roots of Thought. An October 2018 concert spotlighted Nightingale, Casii Stephan, and The Brothers Moore, and January 2019 brought a double show with Weston Horn & The Hush, Alexis Onyango, and Cliffdiver in the first half, followed by Grazzhopper, Jeremiah Kerby, and Smoochie Wallus.

The first season closes March 2 with Eric Himan, Paul Benjaman Band, and Alaska and Madi.

All shows are all-age events and tickets are $25.

“About five years ago, my friend’s son was going to Wright Elementary School and he wanted to join the music program, but there were no instruments for him,” Moreno says. “I thought we should do a concert with the proceeds donated to the school

to buy instruments. We got it all set up, and two days before the show, the ABLE Commission [Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement] shut down the restaurant venue. It all fell apart.

I pretty much put the idea away until this past summer when, after a fundraiser, the three of us were talking at Cosmo Cafe and I brought the idea up again.”

Once the trio came together on the idea, it started growing from a single concert, to a series, to a podcast, and to a video series.

“At this point, it’s bigger and better than I ever dreamed, but it’s all happening because the stars aligned,” Moreno says. “It’s the right time and place with the right people.”

Response is everything on a project like this and according

to Sutherland, the response has been overwhelming. “If it wasn’t for the response, we wouldn’t be able to make this happen. People want it,” she says. “It all boils down to the right timing and a degree of excitement we’re seeing from people in response to what we’re doing.”

Granted, part of what makes everything work is the format and without a good host, it could all collapse. Fortunately, Reinoso is more than just a producer, but also just the kind of lively personality that can tie it all together.

“Juan is very much himself on camera,” says Sutherland.

“He’s funny and a little selfdeprecating, which makes him very approachable and creates a safe space for the artists. People are comfortable with him, which lets their back story come out.

“In turn, I get a great response from the artists and some great audience questions as well, because everyone’s comfortable.”

It’s been admittedly a little surprising to Reinoso, as the artists have been willing to open up more than expected.

“When I interviewed Joey Duffy from Cliffdiver, I thought it would be this serious conversation about music and the creative process,” says Reinoso. “But as he opened up, we wound up having an incredibly deep conversation and psychological examination of art, which was really cool.”

“I think the quality of the crew and the audio and video recordings have all come together in a way that it’s something that Tulsa’s music scene deserves. The pieces just hadn’t come together previously. This fills a niche that wasn’t there before.”

paradise never sounded So Good.

Just recently, Moreno was reminded again why they started Tulsa Little Jam. “My daughter is at Edison, and it’s the same situation this year and I’m left thinking, but this is Edison, a nice school in midtown,” he says. “My daughter is in the band and she’s fine, but she said they’ve got a lot of instruments that are rusted out or broken and haven’t been repaired. This is in midtown, and they still don’t have the budget for their school music programs.”

And that’s why Tulsa Little Jam exists. Yes, it provides a good opportunity and some great exposure for local musicians, but its primary aim is to raise funding for after-school music programs.

Proceeds from ticket sales go to school funding. The production costs and further funding come from local sponsors and securing further sponsorship not only ensures further seasons for the show’s production, but also larger donations to the music programs.

That’s why the involvement of presenting sponsor, Improving Lives Counseling Services, is so important. Improving Lives understands the importance of this program as their services include music and art therapy.

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All of the bands are paid for their performances and the crew is paid accordingly. That gives everything from the performances to the production a professional feel and look, which puts Tulsa Little Jam a step ahead of other project in the past with a similar focus.

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House of Pain rapper Danny Boy O’Connor has taken a childhood inspiration and turned it into an experience for all fascinated by 1983’s coming-of-age drama, The Outsiders, with the renovation of the Curtis home.

By Michele Chiappetta Photos by Marc Rains Set and filmed in Tulsa, the 1983 movie The Outsiders — based on the 1967 novel by S.E. Hinton — has inspired people for five decades and counting. And now, the north Tulsa home used to film several scenes is opening its doors as The Outsiders House Museum.

It’s all thanks to hip-hop artist Danny Boy O’Connor of House of Pain, whose fond memories of the film are matched by his willingness to go out on a limb for something he loves.

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any preconceived notions about what I was going to see. I had never read the book. When I came out of the theater, I came out like a changed man. What resonated about it to me was that I was that latchkey kid.”

of the same name by S. E. Hinton and is noted for its cast of up-and-coming stars including C. Thomas Howell, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Dillon, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio and Diane Lane.

Like the characters in the film, he says, his own family was in disarray. He identified strongly with the Greasers he saw onscreen. “Of course, Matt Dillon was cool too,” O’Connor laughs.

The film became a favorite for O’Connor, who saw it several times before visiting Tulsa for the first time in 2009 while on tour with House of Pain. “I was here for three days,” he says. “At the time, downtown Tulsa had Spaghetti Warehouse and Cain’s.

And we were playing Cain’s, so I’d seen that.”

The film, released in 1983, was an adaption of the 1967 novel

As he was wondering what on earth he and his fellow band members were going to do with their three days in town, he had an epiphany: Was this where The Outsiders was filmed?

With a little advice from the band’s driver and some online research, O’Connor pinpointed some of the filming locations. He visited Crutchfield Park where Johnny Cade (Macchio) kills Robert “Bob” Sheldon (Leif Garrett) and, later, Dallas “Dally” Winston (Dillon) is shot. Then he visited the house where the Curtis family scenes were shot.

Knowing he needed help to salvage the house, O’Connor surrendered the dream of using it as a vacation home. Instead, he started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to repair it and turn it into a museum. “Pun intended,” he says, “it took an ‘outsider’ to see its worth.”

The fundraising campaign received many donations from Tulsans, as well as O’Connor’s friends and family. Jack White, another musical fan of Tulsa, got involved by making a sizable donation. Since then, O’Connor has been working on getting the museum ready for the public, which has included both physical renovations to the building as well as gathering memorabilia to put on display.

“I’ve amassed an incredible collection,” says O’Connor. “A lot of the items have been collected on eBay and other sites. Some of it has been donated. Most of the

Once The Outsiders House Museum is officially open, visitors can take bus tours on weekends to see the various film sites for the movie before ending up at the museum to see the displays.

There are plans to build an educational component into the museum as well, so that students can visit it as they read the novel.

What makes The Outsiders House — and thus the museum it will house — so special?

O’Connor says it’s the history it contains. “It’s more than just a movie house,” he says. “It is the symbolic home of the pride of north Tulsa.”

Expected to open at the end of March or early April 2019 if all goes well, O’Connor is excited to showcase the museum’s collection to the public. “Let the finished product speak for itself,” he says. “We’re very proud of it.”

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Soon, though, O’Connor realized that getting the house into shape wasn’t going to be easy.

“It had a lot of years of abuse,” he says. “Everything in that house had to get worked on. I realized I had bitten off more than I could chew.”

Some of the memorabilia will be displayed on loan at the Woody Guthrie Center starting at the end of March. Another part of the collection will be displayed at the OKPOP Museum once it opens in 2020.

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“I don’t know if I would have bought the house if I didn’t fall in love with Tulsa,” he says.

A couple of the more interesting items O’Connor has tracked down include Francis Ford Coppola’s director’s chair from the set, which was later stolen off the set of Rumble Fish before being recovered by the police, and Cruise’s outfit from the rumble scene. “We believe it to be one of one, since he was playing a backup role [Steve Randle],” he says.

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Over the next five years, O’Connor traveled regularly to Tulsa to show the house to people and see it again for himself.

During that time, the house’s condition steadily declined. Realizing it would soon be gone if no one cared for it, he purchased the home, partly out of love for The Outsiders and partly out of love for Tulsa.

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“The whole neighborhood looked spot on to how it was when it was filmed,” says O’Connor. “Nothing in L.A. stays the same. So, I was shocked.”

He took a photo and posted it to Facebook, which generated numerous comments and questions about the location.

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THE TULSA MUSIC SCENE HAS GOTTEN BIGGER WITH THE OPENING OF THE COMFORTABLE AND INVITING 2,000-SEAT SKYLINE EVENT CENTER INSIDE OSAGE CASINO HOTEL. By Michele Chiappetta \\ Photos by Marc Rains Let’s face it. We all have a habit of doing the usual trip to and from work, driving the kids to school and soccer, and making our big outing a visit to the grocery store.

Sometimes, we have to break out of our everyday habits and do something special for ourselves. It’s fun and healthy to enjoy some musical or comic entertainment that takes you away from your normal routine. And with the Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel, Green Country residents can plan a playful, affordable getaway without having to go too far from home.

central part of T-Town that you can enjoy rolling hills and a great natural view out of their hotel windows. Yet it’s also just a stone’s throw away from the city, so guests can opt to hit the Skyline Event Center for a concert and then quickly get home if they choose. And there’s always the opportunity to enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel, playing the slots and knocking back a beer at Nine Band Brewery.

Located just north of downtown Tulsa, the Osage Casino Hotel feels just far enough from the

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The fun is how you want to create it, and that’s what Osage Casino’s CEO Byron Bighorse is expecting Tulsans to see when they visit.

venue. We considered the patron experience from every angle when designing the facility,” says Bighorse. “It will be a chance to see your favorite performers up close.”

The Skyline Event Center is comfortable and inviting, stretching across 45,000 square feet and seating 2,000 guests.

“The space lends itself to an intimate concert experience that is hard to beat when you’re seeing your favorite musician or comedian,” says Bighorse.

Skyline is perfect for artists who have larger audiences than a small bar can hold, but want more intimate shows than arenas can offer.

And, what a choice of concerts Green Country can look forward to. Visitors to the Skyline Event Center can expect a lineup of great performers and entertainers.

The venue kicked off with a sold-out concert featuring alt-rock 1990s acts Better Than Ezra and Goo Goo Dolls in mid-February. The concert venue has also hosted country artists Jake Owen and Dustin Lynch.

For March, Bell Biv DeVoe hits the stage March 9. Formed by three members of New Edition, BBD pioneered the “new jack swing” sound, blending pop, soul, hip-hop and funk to produce hits such as “B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?,” “Do

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And when you buy a ticket to a show at the Skyline Event Center, you don’t have to go elsewhere to have dinner and drinks beforehand. Osage Casino Hotel offers a full menu of fantastic fare and creative cocktails.

Grill, Stonecreek Kitchen, Roni Peppo’s Pizza Kitchen, and Nine Band Brewing Co., the first brewery in a casino in the Green Country area. The food, gaming, hotel, and concerts add up to a great time, which is what the Osage Casino Hotel is proud to offer to everyone who walks in the doors.

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Bighorse looks forward to announcing more concerts throughout the year that will keep Tulsans driving north for a night of entertainment they won’t soon forget.

“Unlike other venues in the Tulsa area, the Skyline not only offers concerts, but it also provides a comfortable place for guests to stay the night on-site,” says Bighorse.

“Guests not only get to enjoy great entertainment, but they have the opportunity to experience the beautiful rooms and accommodations that the Osage Casino Hotel has to offer.”

The 141-room hotel includes six hospitality suites and a pool that can accommodate up to 240 people. The pool also sports a chaise lounge tanning ledge, 15-person hot tub, nearby fire pit and poolside bar. Some rooms even open onto the pool deck, says Bighorse, a perfect feature for summertime getaways.

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Rockers Smash Mouth come to town March 23. With their unique blend of upbeat pop rock, retro stylings, and a mix of originals and memorable cover songs, fans are guaranteed a fun time.

everything else the Osage Casino Hotel has to offer. The casino has been undergoing a facelift and exciting new additions to the resort. The additions include an expanded gaming floor with over 1,600 slot machines and 16 gaming tables.

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Who’s ready for a little hoedown throwdown? How about some two-stepping, or maybe a boot scootin’ boogie? If you’re sitting at attention right now, thinking, “Let’s go country dancing,” then we have news for you that’ll make you head over to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. There’s a live music dance hall in town and it is awesome.

Known as Track 5., Hard Rock’s dance hall pays tribute to Oklahoma’s rich honky-tonk roots, honoring country music both classic and modern. And it’s a fabulous place to see live music by local, regional, and national headliners.

Why a country music dance hall at the casino? The answer, says Martin Madewell, senior director of marketing for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, is simple. “This market [Tulsa] loves country music,” he says. “Our guests love music, and many are loyal country fans. We’ve had multiple country shows that sold out. We want to give our guests what they want.”

Track 5. revamps the Hard Rock’s previous dancing venue, giving it a much-needed makeover that is guaranteed to keep guests coming back again and again.

“The former venue we had was very popular to the local market for country music and dancing.

We always had a good crowd, especially on the weekends to hear live entertainment,” says

Madewell. “And while that venue was popular, it was also aging.

To match the aesthetics and experience our guests deserve, it was time to up the ante and give them a product they deserve.”

To up that ante, Track 5. features a shiny smooth, 1,200-squarefoot wooden dance floor in its center, perfect for whisking your sweetheart around. There’s also a full-serve bar inside the venue, offering 36 beers on tap and a sizable variety of bourbon to create that “deep in country music territory” feel that fans enjoy.

The second floor of Track 5. boasts a VIP mezzanine section that looks out over the dance floor and the stage. It’s a great

“National acts realize it’s not just a casino bar; it’s a true live venue.

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The lineup of acts slated to play Track 5. is impressive. Whether it’s a locally-grown act like the Swon Brothers, the well-loved Jason Boland and the Stragglers, or multiplatinum artist Sammy Kershaw, there will be a satisfying

It’s no surprise that even the biggest country acts are interested in performing at Track 5., because the Hard Rock puts forth great attention and planning into the design of the stage and sound system.

The venue is fully equipped to handle acts of all sizes. The result is an experience on par with traditional music venues like The Joint: Tulsa at Hard Rock.

That’s why we built the specs and designs to be able to attract the artists we want,” says Madewell.

“We are confident Track 5. will become the new local favorite.

The national artist lineup and the production caliber of the venue will put Track 5. on the map regionally.”

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“The idea started as an ode to ‘Tulsa Time,’ the fifth track on legend Don Williams’ 1978 album Expressions,” says Madewell.

What began as a cool concept turned into the discovery of an uncanny coincidence that ties Oklahoma and the fifth tracks by

“It was really bizarre to see such legendary artists all have a fifth track tied to Tulsa or Oklahoma,” says Madewell. “It was a coincidence, but we think it’s pretty cool. With that discovery, there was no doubt we had the name, Track 5.”

choice of concerts for local fans to attend. “You’re going to hear all things country — classic, new, alt, Red Dirt, Americana,” says Madewell. “Anything that has a country sound from new to old, you’ll hear it here.”

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Every aspect of the venue is designed to give a nod to country music fans, from the authentic feel of the dance hall to the country memorabilia and graphics that line the walls. Even the name, Track 5., honors both Tulsa itself and its connections with country music over the decades.

four other well-known artists — Waylon Jennings’ “The Ramblin’ Man,” Leon Russell’s “Leon Russell and the Shelter People,” George Strait’s “Honkytonkville” and Kenny Rogers’ “Kenny.”

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spot for relaxing, sipping a drink, and listening to whoever happens to be playing that night.

Track 5. is open daily, with live music Wednesdays through Sundays.

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of Garden Deva showcases decorations for your garden, home, or business and invites you to peruse the unique and vibrant metal work of Lisa Regan.

By Lindsey Mills

Located in the heart of the Pearl District, a little building with a whimsical interior is home to beautiful sculptures and mesmerizing art all made from metal. The gallery is what partowner Kari Hackbarth refers to as the end of one story and start of another. Over 20 years ago, artist Lisa Regan began creating commissioned art for people’s gardens, gates for their homes, and custom pieces for businesses and nonprofits. Her work gained a following in the Tulsa area and even garnered some attention from HGTV. You’ve likely seen some of Regan’s work around Tulsa: benches for Osage Trails Park, 8-foot sculptures for Empire Optical, and most recently a giant whisk at Mother Road Market.

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Company attracted more interest, the business grew into a destination place for Tulsa residents and visitors alike.

In 2016, after many years of running the business, Regan was ready to step away from many of the constraints a full gallery demanded. With a desire to focus more on creating custom pieces and give more attention to her art, she sold the former building.

It was around this time that Regan met the Hackbarth family who, not wanting to see the treasure dissolved, offered to take on the business so that Regan could focus on making art. It was a match made in heaven. Kari and her family (parents Greg and Penny) have since relocated the gallery to its current location and poured their efforts into celebrating the art through curating the unique space and organizing special events.

Today, you can walk into Garden Deva and find a lovely display of art that coordinates with the season. “It’s a very specific medium of art, so there’s a lot,” Kari shares. “But it’s just so enjoyable and fun.”

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studio is planning another one for this summer.

“Anybody can be involved at Garden Deva,” Kari says. “Whether that’s through our metal workshop or getting a custom piece to represent someone in your family or coming to an event that brings people together; that’s what we want to encourage people to do is just come hang out with us.”

For events, the gallery will often host a sale and release new lines as well.

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Last year, in the absence of the usual Spring Fling, the studio put on a Summer Solstice event to showcase art inspired by and utilizing designs that incorporate the sun, moon, and stars. The event was so successful that the

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The studio also hosts an Open Studio Party in November that invites other artists to set up booths, hosts live music for two days, and much more.

Stop by the gallery in the Pearl District or put one of their upcoming events on your calendar; you don’t want to miss experiencing one of Tulsa’s artistic treasures.

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Introductory metal workshops are offered twice a month in which visitors are instructed on and guided through the process of making their own masterpiece.

If you’re not confident enough yet to give it a try for yourself, shop the gallery or inquire about

Catering to the community of admirers and visitors who seek the experience that the company is known for, the company utilizes events like their Spring Fling in order to bring people together and celebrate the art.

This new gallery will be located across from Leon Russell’s The Church Studio and hopes to bring a variety of art styles into a very communal atmosphere.

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Kari attributes people’s attraction to the gallery to the vibrant experiences it opens up to guests.

“Whenever you come in, and you see the lights and the blue sky in the back and all the art, you get immediately inspired to create something beautiful,” she says.

“You just want something fun for your home or your garden. It’s an experience that is just so special.”

a custom piece. Buyers often ask for a design that includes their family's names, a piece to commemorate their pets, or perhaps a unique work to present as a wedding gift.

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The space showcases decorations for your garden, home, or business and invites you to peruse the unique work of a talented artist. Visitors are often so inspired by the work that they wish to create their own.

Aside from the events sprinkled throughout the year, the business has a few other things up their sleeve to bring more art to more people. In the old building where Regan used to run her studio, the Hackbarth family is opening an artists cooperative in order to bring more local artists’ work together for the community. The location (Hummingbird Fine Craft) will host work by several artists that offer a variety of styles from woodwork to leather goods. There will also be a special selection from Regan’s Deva Garden collection offered.

Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Watching sports at home can be fun, but for a real March Madness experience, you have to get out of the house. Here are some unique ideas to experience the games, betting, partying and bracket busting.

BY JOHN TRANCHINA

March is the best time of year to be a college basketball fan, or even just a sports fan in general, because the NCAA basketball tournament gets underway and March Madness ensues. A long, hard-fought basketball season draws to a close with conference championships culminating in Selection Sunday, which launches the start of the NCAA Tournament.

For most fans of the tournament, the best part is the first two days. During the first round, there are no less than 16 games played each day. The schedule starts around noon and goes to well after 10 p.m., ensuring an ongoing barrage of action all day long.

This year, that means Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22, are the special days with wall-towall basketball ready to be consumed.

Of course, you could watch all the games on TV, laptop, tablet or phone from your own couch, but sometimes it’s more enjoyable to partake of the festivities with others.

Aside from hosting your own party, the best options require you to leave the house.

There are many ways to enjoy the action to the fullest, starting with simply buying tickets to the four back-toback games that are here in Tulsa at the BOK Center March 22.

At the other end of the spectrum, most people, including some who don’t even like basketball, fill out their NCAA bracket sheets and enter in pools looking to win some money and earn office bragging rights, ensuring an entertaining way to follow along with the madness.

In between those two extremes are a host of possibilities for participating in what many feel is the best two and a half weeks in sports.

Here are some ways to fully enjoy the spectacle that is the NCAA basketball tournament.

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BOK CENTER As noted, the most obvious tip is to go see the games in person, especially since firstand second-round games will be taking place right here in Tulsa, at the BOK Center.

There will be four opening round contests played March 22 and then two second round games ( featuring the winners from the first day against each other) March 24.

As of this printing, the teams playing here are not yet known, as the final schedule (and assignment of which teams go to which venues) will not be determined until the big selection show March 17.

Usually, the selection committee tries to place some teams with regional appeal at each of the firstand second-round venues, so expect some nearby teams to make it to Tulsa if they qualify for the tournament.

For example, when the first two rounds of the tournament were held here in 2017, Kansas and SMU ( from Dallas) came to Tulsa, ensuring that some of those teams’ fans could travel here for the games, making for a more interesting, passionate in-arena environment.

No matter which teams end up playing at the BOK Center, though, it should be a fun, entertaining two days of basketball for those looking to enjoy the tournament firsthand.

ROAD TRIP TO DIFFERENT VENUES If your favorite team winds up making the tournament but playing at a different arena, then why not take a road trip to see them in person instead of just watching on TV? Or watch the first- and secondround games here at the BOK Center, then follow the tournament to the Sweet 16 round the following week.

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If you’re truly a hardcore fan, you could even go to the First Four games that take place in Dayton, Ohio March 19-20 to see the tournament field get whittled down from 68 to 64 teams. Then head to one of the first-round venues for more basketball.

Cities hosting first- and second-round games include Des Moines, Iowa; Salt Lake City, Utah; Hartford, Conn.; and Jacksonville, Fla., for the games that take place March 21 and 23.

The other Friday-Sunday cities are Columbus, Ohio; Columbia, S.C.; and San Jose, Calif.

To keep the road trip going to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds, you could visit Anaheim for the West Regional or the South Regional in Louisville March 28 and 30, or for the games March 29 and 31, head to the East Regional in Washington, D.C. or for a much more manageable trip, the Midwest Regional in Kansas City.

The Final Four is at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (the home stadium of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings), with the national semifinal games April 6 and the championship game April 8.

LAS VEGAS With four games often taking place at the same time around the country during the first two rounds, there is arguably no better place to be in the country than at a Las Vegas sportsbook or one of the countless viewing parties on the Strip. Most locations offer its visitors a comfortable seat in front of big screens, betting opportunities, beer and plenty of food options within arm’s reach.

For many, the excitement is less about allegiances and more about winning money.

But keep in mind that the crowds that stream to Sin City are tremendous. Betting queues can be 30 minutes long. Perhaps

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LOCAL CASINOS If you don’t want to travel all the way out to Las Vegas but still want to place bets on the games, or just watch them in a charged casino atmosphere, save yourself a lot of time and money and just head out to one of the local casinos to experience the action.

There will be multiple spaces to watch the games at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa, River Spirit Casino Resort on Riverside Drive, or Osage Casino Hotel just north of downtown.

All of those options will offer great food and drinks, a fun environment and lots of TVs to enjoy all the action, not to mention opportunities for betting.

RENT A HOTEL ROOM To really immerse yourself into the tournament action, just completely escape from society for a few days and rent a hotel room. You can watch the games either in the hotel lobby, the hotel bar or in your own room in your PJs if you want, and you never even have to go outside.

SPORTS BARS AND RESTAURANTS There will be no shortage of establishments in Tulsa showing all of the games on their large TVs, so that could be another fun way to enjoy the festivities. Just grab a table at your favorite place, order a few drinks and/or appetizers and watch the drama unfold.

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most organizations pretend it isn’t happening. Research has consistently demonstrated that we are more effective at our jobs when we feel attached to the people around us.

If you can’t get time off to watch the games, you can still find ways to enjoy the action while you’re still working. Of course, the first method to participate at work is to join the office pool, or start one of your own if you have to. Make sure you fill out your bracket before the games start and get some of your other co-workers involved in the fun.

In addition to organizing a vibrant workplace gathering, there are also opportunities for making better use of the office tournament pool. Instead of having employees pay an entry fee (which discourages nonfans from joining in), get your company to sponsor prizes so that everyone participates.

Then, go beyond recognizing individual contestants and reward the team or department with the highest average score.

This way, employees have reason to root for one another, fostering a sense of collaboration.

Then, if you really have to work during the games, you can always keep track of the action via social media or even your favorite sports websites. It won’t be as much fun as watching the games, but you can still keep abreast of the action.

And maybe if you see a game is tied in the final minute or if there’s a potential major upset brewing, you can discreetly pull up the game on your computer or mobile device to sneak in a few minutes of watching a dramatic ending.

AT HOME If you’re totally a homebody, then fine, take up residence on your couch, get some snacks and watch the games.

But don’t be a recluse. Invite some friends over, get your brackets out to compare, and make it a party.

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SHAKE UP It’s time to get your picks in for the 2019 NCAA Tournament. But what if you don’t want to make those picks in the same way you do every year?

pools — each win notched is worth a predetermined number of points. At the end of the tourney, the spoils go to the person with the most points.

Tossing in your $5 (or $20 or $50 or a whole lot more) for an NCAA tournament pool is an American tradition. But like many traditions, this one has gotten stale. Most pools work in the exact same way: Everyone fills out a bracket, each correct pick is worth a pre-determined number of points, and whoever ends up with the highest total at the end of the tourney wins.

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But that’s not the only way to gamble on March Madness. Below, we’ve collected alternate ways to bet on the tournament, ranging from the head-slappingly simple to the absurdly complex.

THE EVERY-GAME-COUNTS METHOD In the typical pool, the point totals increase incrementally by round: You get one point for each game you pick correctly in the Round of 64, two points for the Round of 32, four for the Sweet 16, eight for the Elite Eight, 16 for the Final Four, and 32 for the championship game. The easiest way to switch things up: Make everything — from the 1-16 matchups in the first round to the title game — worth a single point.

THE ROUND-TIMES-SEED METHOD This is a close relative of the standard bracket challenge, in which the point totals increase as we get deeper into the tournament. In this version, you multiply the points you get for picking a winner by the winning team’s seed. For example, if you correctly predict that a No. 10 seed wins in the Round of 32, you get 20 points — the standard two points for a victory multiplied by 10.

THE BLIND-DRAW METHOD Put the names of every tournament team in a hat or bucket and have each participant draw one at a time. After everybody has picked once, repeat the process until there are no teams left.

Blind-draw pools are scored like traditional

The tried-and-true Super Bowl method comes to March Madness. Print out a grid. Fill each of 100 squares with a participant’s name. After all the squares are taken, randomly assign numbers 0 through 9 to each column, followed by doing the same for each row. Now each square represents a specific score in the game based on the column and row numbers. Then, for every game, assign one team to the y-axis and the other to the x-axis. If you match the last digits of the winning and losing team’s final scores, you’re the big winner.

THE AUCTION METHOD Every team is up for grabs, and you can bid on whom you want. In some variations, each participant has a maximum budget, and you can blow that allotment on a couple of the best teams or diversify with a large group of Cinderellas. Then, each game that one of your teams wins is worth a certain percentage of the total pot.

THE TEAM DRAFT METHOD After drawing for draft order, each member of your group selects a handful of teams, presumably starting with the highly ranked squads, then moving on to the lower seeds. The draft continues until all the teams in the tournament are divvied up. Each participant must have the same number of teams. (If there are leftovers, those teams sit on the sidelines, irrelevant to everyone.) You earn points for each game your teams win.

THE FANTASY DRAFT METHOD As if you’re not in enough fantasy leagues. In this case, forget secondary offensive stats and defense — just draft a bunch of players and tally up how many points they score. You aren’t necessarily looking for the best player, but rather the guy who is going to play the most number of games and score the most total points.

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TheAr Whether it’s in Tulsa or around the world, Martha Highland’s goal for teaching art is the same — to make learning engaging, fun, and not feel like it’s learning at all. BY LINDSAY MORRIS || PHOTOS BY MARC RAINS

Martha Highland

There are some teachers who are just passing time and working to get a paycheck. But then there are the teachers who realize teaching is their calling — their purpose — and they do everything in their power to inspire the children in their classroom.

When she’s not teaching 700 first – through thirdgraders, she’s probably preparing to teach them.

Highland takes her job seriously because she views art as a way for her young students to express what they are thinking and feeling.

One of those truly remarkable teachers is Martha Highland, art teacher at Bixby Central Elementary.

“Art has the power to bring people together and teach them that they’re not alone,” Highland says.

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Art can also bring healing, Highland says, and she tries to teach this to her students.

During her time teaching at Tulsa-area schools, her students have used art to help cancer patients, nurses and even victims of the earthquake in Nepal. One of her favorite parts of her job is teaching children that they can make a difference.

Highland gained a love for art at a young age when she was a student at Victory Christian School. It was her art teacher, Judy MacIntosh, who noticed a gift in her.

Highland went on to pursue a degree in elementary education with a certification in art. After college, she started out as a long-term substitute in the art room at Briarglen Elementary.

Before Highland started teaching permanently in her hometown of Tulsa, she decided to do a little globe-trotting and moved to Indonesia for four years. There, she taught kindergarten, fourth grade, drama, and of course, art.

When she returned to Tulsa, she briefly taught second grade. Then it just so happened that the same position at Briarglen Elementary she had subbed for years earlier became available.

Everything came full circle, and she ended up absolutely loving the job.

While at Briarglen, Highland gave her students several opportunities to impact others through their art — both locally and internationally.

rtof Winning One year, in honor of Nurse’s Day, her Briarglen students (kindergarten through fifth grade) drew pictures to showcase what they thought nurses did. Many of the students created pictures of a nurse who had personally touched their lives or the life of someone they loved. The pictures were given to Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa and distributed throughout the hospital so that nurses and patients could be inspired.

Highland used this project as a life lesson opportunity.

“I talked about how art has the power to heal, and how even though you’re small, you can still make a difference,” she says.

The nurses at Cancer Treatment Centers of America wrote thank you cards to Highland’s students, letting them know that their art had truly touched them. One fifth-grade student expressed

true surprise that her art had impacted someone.

“I didn’t know I had the power to change someone,” the student told Highland.

Highland’s students also used their art to reach the other end of the world after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal.

Her second-grade students at Briarglen Elementary hosted an awareness-raising event at their school. The evening included booths where they sold bracelets, origami figures and candy, as well as a concert and a poetry presentation. The class raised $430 for Nepali earthquake victims.

Highland then gave the students the opportunity to select which nonprofit in Nepal they wanted the money to go toward, and they chose Tiny Hands, an organization that fights human trafficking and helps orphans.

After three years at Briarglen, Highland spent a year at

Summit Christian Academy, also teaching art. She says one of her most memorable moments there was having a student connect art with something from his own life experience. The student has cerebral palsy, and he created a piece of art depicting a fish fighting against the current.

production. Sometimes you have to be silly to engage the kids.”

“He represented his own struggle within that,” Highland recalls.

Highland is also committed to creating her own art through mediums such as oil paint and card making.

In the summer of 2018, Highland spent six weeks in Uganda creating a work of art at an orphanage, Bless the Children. She spent the summer making a mural of a world map with flags of various countries. She also had the opportunity to teach the children how to paint while she was there.

In 2018, Highland began teaching at Bixby Central Elementary, where she wowed students starting on day one with memorable characters and colorful costumes. As a tool to introduce classroom procedures, she transforms into Glenda the Good, who shows the right way to do things, and a boy who is still trying to learn the right way.

“I want to engage their imagination before we get into creating,” Highland says.

“It’s like a little theatrical

Highland found that another way to relate to her students is through YouTube. She recently started a YouTube channel — Art with Miss Highland — where she displays her art.

“The kids in the orphanage had never seen a world map before. I saw a teacher using the mural to teach his students,” she says.

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WHEN A BIOLOGICAL FAMILY UNIT GETS DISRUPTED, COOKSON HILLS IS READY TO SERVE CHILDREN STRUGGLING WITH THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF GROWING UP AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FIX THE BROKENNESS THIS WORLD SOMETIMES CAUSES.

BY JENNIFER ZEHNDER Cookson Hills began with two families, a shared vision, and 400 acres nestled in the foothills of northeastern Oklahoma. Today, the work started by missionaries Howard and Joyce Dillion and Arnold and Eva Kernan continues — partnering with families in crisis to give kids love, education and healing in a scenic, faithcentered setting. Each member of the Cookson Hills community exhausts every opportunity to help kids write a better story — whether that takes a couple of years or just through childhood.

The vision of Cookson Hills is to raise up “healthy individuals

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empowered to positively impact future generations,” executive director Heath Hostetler explains.

“In a perfect world, this would happen 100 percent of the time within a child’s biological family.

We believe the family unit is the best place, God’s preferred place, for kids to be raised,” he says. “But when a family unit gets disrupted, we at Cookson Hills are here, ready to serve those struggling with the unique challenges of growing up in today’s world.”

Families turn to, or are recommended to, Cookson Hills for various reasons — from safety

and stability issues in the home to low income or impoverished circumstances. Abuse and neglect, school truancy, homelessness or poor peer relationships are just some of the challenges children bring with them. Care is provided for all who qualify, thanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations that believe in the mission — making it possible for less than 1 percent of annual contributions to come from families with children in care.

One parent reports that she found herself without the resources to fix the brokenness this world causes.

“We visited the campus and my heart was torn,” she recalls.

“I wanted to help him, but how could I leave my son with strangers? How could others help him more than his own mother?

“I almost backed out, but my sister wisely said, ‘Look at the men in our family; they have needed help and no one was brave enough to take a leap. You need to do this for him, not for you. If you don’t, we’ll lose him forever. Do this because you love him. No one will think any less of you as a mother.’ I knew what I needed to do.”

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Credit recovery, earning college credit, and exploring vocational training through local tech sites gives youth expanded opportunities to catch up, fill-in and try out pathways that speak to their educational goals.

In addition to academics, Cookson Hills offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including boys’ cross-country and basketball, girls’ volleyball, choir, percussion, drumline and 4-Him, which

Before Jessica (Class of 2021) came to Cookson Hills, her mom forced her to go to therapy. She hated having to constantly relive everything that had gone wrong in her life. She was understandably scared of therapy when she entered the program.

“Here, I’ve realized that my therapist, Levi, really just wants me to be able to get things off my chest. Therapy makes me feel heard and that brings me peace,” she says.

While there is no faith requirement at Cookson Hills, children are surrounded by Christian influences — attending church with their house family, taking Bible classes in school, and participating in devotionals at home.

“A lot of times, being the Bible teacher means you have to push past the eye rolls and arguments; you have to remember where the

For current student Jaci (Class of 2022), being at Cookson Hills is just the beginning of writing a better story for herself and her future.

“I couldn’t do it without everyone on my team. ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you’ (Deuteronomy 31:6). This is the verse that pushes me through every day,” says Jaci. “God is the author of my life. It’s hard work but will be worth it in the end.”

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“In the time our children are with us, we hope to at least begin to piece the puzzle together. As a houseparent, it is my job to cheer our kids on and pray for them through the sifting of their puzzle pieces. Some days and weeks, our teamwork helps us accomplish a lot. Other times we wade through looking for even just one edge to hold on to. But we build deep

“Research shows that trauma can negatively impact a child’s ability to learn, create positive relationships, and respectfully behave in a classroom setting,” Jackson says. “In order to get students back on track academically, they need a school to approach them differently. That’s where we come in,” Jackson says.

Weekly therapy sessions with certified therapists give kids a safe place to process past experiences, work toward new understanding, and prevent behavioral relapse.

Trust is paramount to the process, and often houseparents, social workers and therapists collaborate to best meet the needs of the student.

students are coming from and respect it. You get a lot of dozing, irritated students,” shares middle and high school Bible teacher Josh Curry. “It can be pretty defeating if you let it. I’ve seen students challenge one another, heard some amazing testimonies of faith, enjoyed a lot of laughter, and wept through a lot of pain. In here, we don’t just talk about the Bible — we wrestle with it.”

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“This is what it is like walking through life with our kids here at Cookson Hills,” she says. “They come to you, and you know little bits and pieces from their life puzzle. You might even be lucky enough to have a corner piece.

The Cookson Hills campus offers a private, 1st-12th grade school experience with a traumainformed care model. Teachers provide solid routines, loving care, acceptance, respect and genuine confidence in the success of all students, notes Melissa Jackson, director of educational services.

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“Imagine that you have been challenged to put together a million-piece jigsaw puzzle,” houseparent Stephanie Fricke proposes. “You have a few years to complete it, and help from all of the people you work with. Sounds easy enough, right? There’s one more catch — the picture side of the puzzle is facing down, some pieces are missing, and you can’t see it.

relationships with our children, and our hope is that one day we will get enough of the puzzle together that we can start to see God’s big picture plans for our children’s lives.”

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Family takes center stage in the Cookson Hills program as each student is welcomed into the home and lives of married Christian houseparents. In tandem, they teach responsibility and life skills, support educational and extracurricular goals, and lead members of their family in faithbased activities.

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Sabores | D3-33 Sisserou’s | D2-20 Soul City | B5-31 SMOKE. | A5-32 The Tavern | E2-37 Tavolo | C3-3 Ti Amo | C2-4 Yokozuna | D3-38

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McNellie’s Pub | B5-16 Molly’s Landing | E8-52 Mondo’s Ristorante Italiano | C4-94 ol’ Vine | A4-5 Ricardos | C5-31 Rozay’s Wingz |C5-22 Rustic Gate | A4-32 SMOKE. | D4-27 Tandoori Guys | B7-13 Ti Amo |B5-80 The Tropical |C5-62 Village Inn | B5-97, C5-97, C4-97 Waterfront Grill | A4-70 Yokozuna | A5-43 Yutaka Grill Sushi & Buffet | C5-12

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ENTERTAINMENT Circle Cinema | D4-28 Dave and Buster’s | B6-44 Got Wood | A4-24 Incredible Pizza | B5-46 Loony Bin Comedy Club | B5-38

CASINO Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | D7-10 Osage Casino Hotel | E3-19 OTHER OSAGE CASINO LOCATIONS: 222 Allen Road | Bartlesville 301 Blackjack Dr. | Sand Springs 5591 W. Rogers Blvd. | Skiatook 39 Deer Ave. | Hominy 2017 E. 15th St. and Hwy. 99 | Pawhuska

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EVERYTHING ELSE Blue Cottage | A4-59 Indigo Spa & Salon | C4-36 Shears | A4-41

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CLEARED FOR LANDING EVE DOUDICAN HAS COMPETED AND EXCELLED ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE AS A JUNIOR ELITE TUMBLER FOR YEARS, AND NOW THAT SHE’S OLD ENOUGH, IS FLIPPING AT THE CHANCE TO REPRESENT HER COUNTRY AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

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SPORTS CENTRAL SC Eve Doudican, a 16-year-old who lives in Bixby, is not your typical teenager.

Yes, she likes to hang out with her friends and post on social media like Instagram and Twitter, but she does not go to a typical high school and she is already a world-class athlete who has just about reached the pinnacle of her sport on an international level.

Unfortunately for her, the T&T (Tumbling and Trampoline) subdivision of gymnastics that she excels at is not an Olympic sport, so her expertise gets a lot less attention than she might otherwise receive.

But make no mistake, Doudican is about as accomplished an athlete in tumbling as is possible, having won the U.S. national championship in the junior elite category in 2017 and multiple world age group championships already. Training at the Oklahoma Extreme gym in Bixby, she has competed and excelled on the international stage as a junior elite tumbler for years, and now that she’s old enough, will hopefully be heading to the senior elite level world championships next November in Tokyo, if she qualifies at the U.S. nationals in July.

“She just came back from the world age group competition in Russia, which is basically the world championships for the kids who are not 17 yet,” says Eve’s mother, Kendall. “She’s been to Bulgaria, Russia, Denmark, and once they hosted it in Florida. And she’s won the gold medal at those twice and won bronze and then fourth place in Russia.

“She’s a senior elite right now, on the senior elite national team for USA Gymnastics, actually the youngest U.S. senior elite female.

It’s pretty crazy. It’s kind of a hidden sport.”

Eve has enjoyed the trips around the globe, not to mention the experience of making friends with competitors in other countries.

“It’s really cool,” Eve says. “It’s something that I would never have gotten to do without the sport. [My favorite was] probably Bulgaria, just because I won that one, so it made it a lot more fun. The best country was probably Denmark.”

There are some videos posted on YouTube where it is evident that Eve is outstanding at what she does. Somehow she doesn’t get dizzy when flipping over and over so many times down the mat without stopping.

“I think I’ve just always been able to handle it,” she says.

Each tumbling skill level has different requirements, and she has to include certain elements in her routine, such as having so many flips that don’t use hands or so many that use twists instead of flips. Each move has a certain degree of difficulty attached to it that earns her points in the competition based on how well they’re executed.

“My level has eight skills. I do like a double flip in the middle of my routine and more flips out of it and another double flip at the end,” Eve says. “We did two routines for my last competition, and the second one was pretty much the same thing but you have to do twists in the flips.”

that Eve had a ton of talent and in order to fully realize it, she needed to train there with him.

For over a year, the family shuttled her back and forth three to four times a week from Edmond, staying over every Friday night to Saturday morning in a local hotel.

Eventually, they moved to Bixby.

“It was a major level of commitment, and that’s what it takes to be on Eve’s level,” Haydon says. “The sacrifices are made.

Everyone has to be on the same page, including the parents, the coaches, the administration, and then Eve herself. She has to realize all the sacrifices that surround that, and she makes up with it by going out and doing what she does, paying attention to the coaches and making corrections and just being at the forefront of tumbling right now.”

Eve participated in her first nationals in 2012, developing into an elite performer, basically fulfilling all the promise that Haydon envisioned during that first session.

“She took the challenge,” Haydon says. “The conversation was, ‘You’ve got the talent, you’ve got the goods, but how hard of a worker are you?’ And she earned every bit of that. She would fall, she would get up, she would fall again, she would get up, make a correction and she did it by trial and error. A lot of kids aren’t willing to fall and fail.”

Advancing to this point has taken a lot of hard work and a tremendous commitment, not only from Eve herself, but from her entire family, which actually relocated from Edmond about seven years ago to enable her to train at Oklahoma Extreme.

As Eve reached high school and her academic obligations increasingly collided with her ambitions to train at Oklahoma Extreme, she began bugging her parents to find an alternative schooling solution.

Eve was eight when she first arrived at the gym in Bixby and connected with coach Chauncy Haydon, who advised the family

She left Bixby High School and now, in what would be her sophomore year, participates in an online school program

(Missouri High School) that utilizes local tutors here who she meets with multiple times a week to keep her on track and to provide individualized instruction.

“It’s actually pretty great,” says Kendall. “Because she was such an independent student anyway, she’s managed to get herself probably a semester ahead in high school than she would have at Bixby. She works at her own pace, so she just keeps plowing through all the requirements for high school. We didn’t know it existed, and she just kept hounding us and hounding us to find an online school. A little research and it was like, ‘Wow, that’s interesting.’”

The more flexible schedule has allowed Eve to train during the day, and while one might assume she’d miss the social aspects of high school, it hasn’t been that big a deal. Overall, she loves it.

“I know a couple of people who go to the same school as me, and I like it more because I can go to the gym all the time now,” Eve says. “I train every morning from 9 to 10 or 10:30, and like three days a week, I’ll go to school for a couple of hours and then I’ll go back and do three more hours of practice every night.”

Haydon has noticed a difference in Eve’s demeanor since the switchover.

“She’s less stressed,” Haydon says. “When we would have to travel, and we did a lot of traveling for special competitions and training camps and all that, she was stressed out about her schoolwork all the time. That’s one less thing she had to worry about. She’s able to do her schoolwork on her time now, and she’s not stressed about it.”

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SS SPORTS SCHEDULE OKLAHOMA MEN’S BASKETBALL Home games are played at Lloyd Noble Center (Norman) March 2 | vs West Virginia | 1p March 5 | vs Kansas | 8p March 9 | @ Kansas State | 5p

OKLAHOMA STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at Gallagher-Iba Arena (Stillwater) March 2 | vs Kansas | 11a March 6 | @ Baylor | 8p March 9 | vs West Virginia | 3p March 9 | @ Kansas State | 5p

TULSA MEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at Reynolds Center (Tulsa) March 3 | vs ECU | 3p March 9 | @ Memphis | 8:30p

TULSA OILERS

Home games are played at BOK Center (Tulsa) March 1 | @ Allen | 7:05p March 2 | vs Allen | 7:05p March 3 | vs Kansas City | 4:05p March 9 | @ Allen | 7:05p March 12 | @ Allen | 7:05p March 16 | @ Kansas City | 7:05p March 23 | @ Wichita | 7:05p March 24 | @ Wichita | 4:05p March 29 | @ Wichita | 7:05p March 30 | vs Utah | 7:05p March 31 | vs Utah | 4:05p –––––––––––––––––– April 2 | @ Kansas City | 7:05p April 5 | vs Kalamazoo | 7:05p April 6 | vs Kalamazoo | 7:05p April 7 | vs Wichita | 4:05p

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

Home games played at Chesapeake Energy Arena (Oklahoma City) March 2 | @ San Antonio Spurs | 7:30p March 3 | vs Memphis Grizzlies | 6p March 5 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 7p March 7 | @ Portland Trailblazers | 9:30p March 8 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | 9:30p March 11 | @ Utah Jazz | 8p March 13 | vs Brooklyn Nets | 7p March 14 | @ Indianapolis Pacers | 6p March 16 | vs Golden State Warriors | 7:30p March 18 | vs Miami Heat | 7p March 20 | vs Toronto Raptors | 8:30p March 22 | @ Toronto Raptors | 6:30p March 25 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | 7p March 27 | vs Indianapolis Pacers | 7p March 29 | vs Denver Nuggets | 7p March 31 | vs Dallas Mavericks | 2:30p –––––––––––––––––– April 2 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | 7p April 5 | vs Detroit Pistons | 7p April 7 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 2:30p April 9 | vs Houston Rockets | 8:30p April 10 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 7p

OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Home games are played at Lloyd Noble Center (Norman) March 2 | vs TCU | 4:30p March 5 | @ Texas Tech | 7p

OKLAHOMA STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at Gallagher-Iba Arena (Stillwater) March 2 | @ Baylor | 1p March 4 | vs Kansas State | 7p

TULSA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Home games are played at Reynolds Center (Tulsa) March 2 | vs ECU | 2p March 4 | @ Wichita State | 6:30p

TULSA ROUGHNECKS

Home games played at ONEOK Field (Tulsa, Okla.)

March 9 | vs Timbers 2 | 7p March 16 | @ Orange County SC | TBD March 20 | @ New Mexico United | TBD March 23 | vs Sounders 2 | 3p March 29 | vs Rio Grande Valley | 7p –––––––––––––––––– April 6 | @ LA Galaxy 2 | TBD April 7 | @ Phoenix Rising FC | TBD April 13 | @ Fresno FC | TBD April 24 | vs Colorado Switchbacks | 7p April 27 | vs OKC Energy | 7p –––––––––––––––––– May 4 | @ Reno 1868 FC | TBD May 18 | @ San Antonio FC | TBD May 25 | @ Las Vegas Lights | TBD –––––––––––––––––– June 1 | vs Austin Bold | 7p June 15 | vs El Paso Locomotive | 7:30p June 22 | @ Sacramento Republic | TBD June 29 | vs Real Monarchs | 7:30p –––––––––––––––––– July 6 | @ Timbers 2 | TBD July 13 | @ Colorado Switchbacks | TBD July 24 | vs LA Galaxy 2 | 7:30p July 27 | vs Phoenix Rising FC | 7:30p –––––––––––––––––– Aug. 3 | @ OKC Energy | 8p Aug. 10 | @ Real Monarchs | TBD Aug. 17 | @ Austin Bold | 7:30p Aug. 28 | vs Las Vegas Lights | 7:30p Aug. 31 | vs Fresno FC | 7:30p –––––––––––––––––– Sept. 4 | @ El Paso Locomotive | 8p Sept. 11 | @ Rio Grande Valley FC | TBD Sept. 21 | vs Orange County SC | 7p Sept. 25 | vs San Antonio FC | 7p Sept. 28 | @ Sounders 2 | TBD –––––––––––––––––– Oct. 5 | vs Sacramento Republic | 7p Oct. 12 | vs New Mexico United | 7p Oct. 19 | vs Reno 1868 FC | 7p

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SS STYLE + SHOPPING

Lust for Knife RAY KIRK AND SCOTT REED ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN PRODUCING CUSTOM KNIVES AS STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AS THEY ARE RAZOR SHARP.

BY JENNIFER ZEHNDER & PHOTOS BY JENNIFER ZEHNDER Knives have been a lifelong fascination for Ray Kirk.

“I started on knives at an early age of about 4 years old,” Kirk recalls. “My first one was from a gumball machine and was lost down the side of the window in my uncle’s ‘47 Chevy. I cried because they wouldn’t take the door off to get it.”

A welding instructor by trade, Kirk began his knifemaking journey in the fall of 1989 to make presents for Christmas. A friend lent him a copy of Step-byStep Knifemaking: You Can Do It!

by David Boye — and so it began.

Kirk found a hands-on mentor in Harry Fentress.

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was the one who helped me the most,” says Kirk. “He taught me how to heat treat and to hollow grind blades.”

In 1997, Troy Brown introduced Kirk to the Arkansas Knifemakers Association (AKA) and the American Bladesmith Society (ABS). There, Kirk found a path to learning what he never knew existed. It was in ABS that he melded his love of forging and learning with a documented system of certification. Today, Kirk is one of four Oklahomans — and the only Cherokee Nation citizen — to carry the ABS Master Smith designation.

Kirk’s crafting philosophy is very much a reflection of his tribal heritage. In

KNIFE CARE TIPS FROM FORGED IN FIRE FAN FAVORITE RAY KIRK • Protect your fixed-blade knives with a knife block — a large chunk of wood with slots to put your knives in. This protects the knife’s edge and body from cuts. A sheath can also be used for protection, but is generally not a good idea for long-term storage as the tanning acids may cause the knife to corrode.

• Always wipe off the knife after use and return to the knife block, sheath or pouch. Carbon steel knives will develop a patina which also helps to keep the knives from rusting.

• Don’t wait until you can see the edge before you sharpen a knife. It will take a lot longer to sharpen and is the main reason some people say that they can’t keep an edge. They simply got tired of sharpening and quit before it was sharp.

• Don’t put knives in a sink or dishwasher. Putting your hand into a sink of soapy water and sliding it along the edge of a sharp knife is dangerous.

• Never cut toward yourself. A sharp knife will cut easily and a dull knife will need a lot of extra pressure — both are dangerous, especially when cutting toward yourself.

This also can apply to stainlesssteel knives. Stainless-steel knives don’t rust as easily as the high carbon steel knives, but if you follow the care tips, you’ll have no problem with any of them.

STYLE + SHOPPING SS named based on differences in blades or handle shapes, or a combination of both. Kirk also creates heritage knives, utilizing a client’s material.

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With nearly 30 years of crafting to his credit, Kirk has no intentions of resting on his laurels. In addition to a new line of Mini NDN knives featuring two-and-a-half- to three-anda-half-inch blades with a good skinning and using knife shape, he has started making gigs for local fishermen.

Cherokee, the word Gadugi means “working together” in a community sense. For him, Gadugi in knifemaking comes in being honest in your methods and sharing that knowledge with fellow makers.

portion which extends into the handle) fits inside the handle and is secured with a pin and epoxy to maintain a strong connection. The knives are

elder Reed had asked if his son could help him process a deer.

During the task, the patriarch’s knife handle busted, so Reed took the knife and one of the antlers home to fix it. Little did he know the repair would lead to a future career.

“That first knife was a mess. It was a cobbled piece of metal and deer horn,” he admits. “It’s

“Knifemaking has played a very important part in my life,” Kirk reflects. “When I was on the TV show, Forged in Fire, I never really thought about being recognized in so many places. I was overwhelmed and can see the importance of making knives for a lot of people.

Everyone loves knives.”

Scott Reed’s knifemaking pursuits began with a favor to his father in the fall of 2014. The

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According to Kirk, the Trail of Tears knife has been his most meaningful build so far.

“The steel came from one of the points of departure and ended up in Tahlequah to be paired with a native wood, the Bois ‘D Arc,” he explains. “It fits the hand, so it’s a comfortable, everyday using knife — even after extended use.”

Creating quality knives for discerning customers, Kirk takes pride in perfecting his proven performance blades.

The NDN hidden tang integral is his most popular series.

Forged from a round bar of 52100 high-carbon steel, each blade is shaped into the desired form. The tang (blade

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SS STYLE + SHOPPING its difficulties, notes Reed, who also uses elk antler, bone and wood for making his knife handles. Uniformity can be the biggest challenge, especially when searching for the right shape, diameter and color for his pieces.

“Aside from Christ and my family, knifemaking is where I find my peace and joy.”

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amazing to look at that and see how far I’ve evolved.”

Reed’s distinctive knives are a nod to both his cowboy and

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outdoorsman roots — from the natural beauty of the materials used to the unrelenting work ethic they deliver. Working with Watusi cow horn is not without

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“I asked the Lord to bless me with wisdom and knowledge on how to do this,” Reed shares. “He did, but He was slow. It was His timing. I had so many setbacks.”

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The Cowboy Switchblade, Reed’s signature knife style, arrived on the scene in the fall of 2016 — almost a year after its inception. The idea was born in the hustle of the cattle pens as Reed studied how many seconds a cowboy could save if he had access to a one-handed, automatic blade during processing. He wanted something that would appeal functionally and visually to the working cowboy — meaning it didn’t have external screws or that tactical look. It wasn’t an easy build.

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On July 7, 2015, Reed’s Custom Cowboy Knives debuted on a Facebook business page — where, in the first three days more than 30,000 folks tuned in to see its unique wares. As demand grew, Reed sought ways to improve the efficiency of his operation — without sacrificing quality. Hand cutting his stock from broken saw blades was no longer a realistic option. So, in addition to upgrading his blade material to competition-grade CMP M4 tool steel, Reed enrolled in CAD (computer assisted design) classes. The additional training enabled him to digitize his pencil-and-paper designs and transfer them easily to facilities for blade stock cutting.

options, Reed is currently at work on a five-inch Cowboy Switchblade to join his six- and seven-inch models. A slimmer version of its cow-hornhandled cousin, this true grit version looks to feature a rustic gunmetal patina and brass fittings. The new automatic knife will have all the quality and ability of the original — for about half the price. Reed is already contemplating collector options that might include Damascus bolsters.

Method: Stock removal Signature Style: Cowboy Switchblade (automatic blade) Blades: CPM M4 tool steel Handles: cow horn, bone, antler, wood $$$: Automatic blades from $500+; fixed blades from $175-$250

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HF HEALTH + FITNESS

Me, Myself and I We can work so hard to show those around us we care that we often neglect the person we spend the most time with — ourselves.

By Rob Harmon If you’ve ever taken a trip on a plane, you’ve heard that in the event of an emergency, when the oxygen masks come down, you must take care of yourself before you take care of someone else. Why? The answer is simple and obvious: To give others the muchneeded, life-giving oxygen they need, you first need to have plenty of that oxygen for yourself. Otherwise, you

Make yourself a priority If you ignore your own needs all the time while selflessly taking care of others, you’ll end up resenting it. Believe it or not, the person you’ll hold the biggest grudge against will be yourself.

None of this sounds like a recipe for happiness, does it? Self-love and self-care don’t happen by accident. You have to set aside time to meet your basic needs, or there won’t be much left of you to give to anybody else.

Schedule time right now to do

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won’t be able to function well enough to help anyone else.

This concept is as true of love as it is anything. You’re much more capable of loving others when you first love yourself.

Yet it’s pretty safe to say the person in your life most likely to miss out on your love would be yourself. We can work so hard to show those

the things that make you happy, then fit time in for all the other people in your life you care about. It really does work better that way.

Count the ways At some point, hopefully recently, you’ve probably listed all the reasons you fell in love with your significant other. You likely included many of those traits in their birthday card or last month’s Valentine’s Day card. But

around us that we care that we often neglect the person we spend the most time with — ourselves.

For many of us, the idea of self-love can feel foreign. We’ve figured out ways to show our special, significant other that we care by showering them with gifts, time, affection, words of encouragement, and so on, but we rarely do that for

when’s the last time you’ve done the same for yourself ?

List all your best qualities, and don’t be afraid to brag on yourself. When you’re in touch with all the reasons why others should fall in love with you, you’re much more confident and happy.

Take the time to notice your successes If you’re like most people, you’re your worst critic. If all you do is remind yourself of how you

ourselves. The problem isn’t that we don’t actually love ourselves as much as it is we haven’t practiced caring for ourselves as much as we could.

So, to help you show yourself the self-care that energizes you and makes all your relationships better, here are a few ways you can show love to yourself this month and throughout the year.

have failed, that’s all you’ll ever focus on. Sadly, if all you focus on is failure, that’s what you’ll get more of in life. Thankfully, it works the other way too. If you take time to compliment yourself when you succeed at any little thing, you’ll be looking for more ways to succeed. You’ll start seeing all the ways you’ve succeeded, and it will breed more success. It’s a natural phenomenon. Try it. Plus, giving yourself compliments makes you smile more.

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Practice mindfulness This doesn’t have to include yoga (not that it would hurt).

Practicing mindfulness is also not some mystical Eastern religion kind of thing.

Mindfulness is about stopping for long enough to tell yourself that you care how you feel. It’s much the same as letting your loved one know you care about their feelings. They appreciate it when you stop and ask, “How are you feeling?” When’s the last time you asked yourself what you wanted, or how you felt about something?

What you think, want and feel are important. When you’re mindful of these things, you make better choices. That’s good self-care and wonderful self-love.

Take time to read Sometimes, all we really need to do to feel refreshed and loved is to escape.

Vacations are excellent ways to do that. However, reading a book can take you to those same faraway landscapes without ever having to spend a dime on airfare, fancy restaurants, and exotic hotels. Read the books you’ve been putting off. Indulge yourself by taking the whole day to read. Who knows where it will lead?

Reward yourself You love it when your boss goes to bat for you and gets you that end-of-year bonus for accomplishing all your yearly expectations, or when your partner rewards you after you’ve done something for them. Why not take the time to reward yourself when you know you’ve been doing exceptionally well? After all, you should know when you’ve been hitting it out of the park.

And who better than you to choose your reward? If you’ve been kicking tail in the gym, reward yourself. Say yes, this time, to a reasonably-sized dessert. You deserve it, and you know it.

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Stay relationship safe Having the right people in your life is always the key to staying emotionally healthy. Sadly, we hold on way too long to relationships that do nothing more than suck the life out of us. Life is too short to spend time with those who don’t appreciate you and your values.

Love yourself and let go of the frenemies in your life. It’s this kind of respect for yourself that will make your heart soar.

Extend forgiveness Forgive others. Much of the time, forgiveness is more for the one extending it than the one receiving it. Life isn’t as joyful when you keep a long list of the ways you’ve been wronged. Let it go, and you’ll find that the burden you’ve been carrying just hasn’t been worth it. While you’re at it, forgive yourself too. It’s the greatest form of forgiveness and probably the least given.

Try something new As in every good relationship, having fun while trying new activities keeps things fresh and exciting. Discovering new situations will help you see yourself in a different way, giving you a new appreciation of who you are and what you’re capable of. Who knows? You may enjoy the new you, and others who appreciate you will too.

Stick to your guns Stay true to yourself and create boundaries that serve your best interests. Then, stick to them.

You’re being loving to yourself when you respect the limits in all the important areas of your life. In work, in love, and in all your activities, communicate with yourself and those around you what you are willing and able to do. Too often, we allow these things to completely deplete us physically, emotionally and mentally. Stick to your guns and you’ll feel more refreshed more often, loving yourself while enjoying every moment of your daily life.

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36 Degrees North

The Changing Workplace COWORKING IS CREATING AND ADAPTING TO A TRUSTED

COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS TO EXCHANGE

THOUGHT AND COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS — ALL WITHIN

CREATIVE SPACES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE SUCH WAYS OF WORKING.

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By Michele Chiappetta

Coworking is a powerful way to avoid isolation and make both business connections and friendships.

“Owning a business can be incredibly isolating,” says King.

“Our hope is to draw people out of isolation and into a space where ideas and experiences are freely shared and where each person feels supported both professionally and personally.”

Blaho agrees with that sentiment.

“It means so much to be able to flip the computer screen around and ask someone, ‘What do you think of this?’ before you send it,” he says. “That’s something you can’t get working from the house.

Just the camaraderie of working with other creative entrepreneurs is useful for our members.”

OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN

“We provide entrepreneurs with high-quality workspace, a tight-knit community and connections to helpful resources, so they can grow and create long-lasting, impactful businesses,” says 36 Degrees North’s communication manager, Lauren King. Its target audience is broad, but the space appeals to those with a startup mentality.

The Bridge is located in the middle of Tulsa, around 51st Street and Lewis Avenue, right off I-44.

This makes the space convenient for people coming from every part of the city. Parking is free, and the area is quiet, which is opportunities to learn about growing a business.

“In 2018 alone, we hosted 425 educational and/or networking events in our space,” says King. “We host workshops on everything from how to build a website to how to handle HR issues to how to do business taxes and everything in between — and many of them are free and open to the public.”

CREATIVE TEAMWORK One thing I miss about working at my old jobs is the opportunity to share ideas, brainstorm, and create something in community. There’s no denying that regular coworking can help spark creativity.

The Bridge also puts dedicated desks and single-day visitors in the same room. The vibe is calm and casual. As a creative entrepreneur, I sensed I would fit in here. This is where I’ll likely do a drop-in visit when I’m in the mood to get out of the house for a bit.

The space was energetic, filled with people, upbeat … ideal if

I’d love to he ar your suggestions for what I sh ould investigate ov er the next several mon ths in terms of entrepreneur ship in Tulsa.

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NETWORKING TO BUILD BUSINESS Coworking also provides a way to network with other business owners, share referrals, and work on projects together.

“The biggest reason entrepreneurs should work out of a coworking space is for the connections — both to resources and to other people who can help them learn and grow,” says King. “We see so many success stories come out of our space. We’ve seen people become each others clients, cofounders and mentors.”

36 DEGREES NORTH 36 E. Cameron St. | Tulsa 918-884-3550 36degreesnorth.co

TRY COWORKING ON A FREE DAY You don’t have to be a member to test out The Bridge or 36 Degrees North. Each space hosts a free coworking day during the month — third Wednesdays for 36 Degrees North, and fourth Wednesdays for The Bridge. Wi-Fi access and coffee is included at both spaces, which is enough to tempt many of us out of the house for a while.

THE BRIDGE

5272 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 250 | Tulsa 918-779-0749 thebridgeworx.com

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“It’s a great opportunity to see if a coworking space is the right fit for you and your team,” says King.

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“Because we’re a small space, we’re almost forced into a level of interacting with each other,” says Blaho. “We know what everybody does and what people are working on. We can talk through problems together. The ability to problem-solve with fellow members is probably the main value of the coworking space.”

As a downtown space sponsored by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, 36 Degrees North boasts attractive wooden tables in front for single-day visitors. In back, you’ll find regular members at dedicated desks, private spaces for Skyping, and more. The day I visited, they were hosting a meeting for 1 Million Cups, a national group with a Tulsa branch that focuses on educating entrepreneurs.

The Bridge is located in an older office building, with a private, peaceful, free parking area. It’s a smallish space, which means there’s a smaller crowd, much more laid back and simpler to ease into if you’re the quiet, creative type. You can grab a cup of coffee and settle into your work without any fuss.

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Another reason to consider coworking is the educational component.

There’s no doubt that 36 Degrees North pulls in a crowd in part because they offer so many

“The people we try to foster here, our target audience, are creative entrepreneurs,” says The Bridge’s managing director, Daniel Blaho. “Most of the people in the space are content writers, marketers, designers, videographers — freelancers.”

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Located in the heart of downtown Tulsa, 36 Degrees North is either idyllic or intimidating, depending on how you feel about being downtown. But put that aside for a moment and consider what 36 Degrees North offers.

you get charged up from the presence of a crowd. That’s not my wheelhouse, but I felt welcome there. People were friendly. I’ll visit from time to time for the networking and learning opportunities.

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Because coworking is so common, I thought it would be worth giving it a try, though I had my doubts.

Would I truly find coworking to be advantageous? Or would I be crushed by the need to wear actual pants and interact with people? Here’s what I discovered as I visited two Green Country

appealing to its key audience — creative entrepreneurs.

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How popular is coworking?

Some statistics indicate shared workspaces have grown by as much as 200 percent in the last five years, with as many as 3 million people predicted to be using these shared spaces by 2020.

This is a trend that’s not going away anytime soon.

coworking spots —36 Degrees North and The Bridge.

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In last month’s Launch Pad column, we looked at different spaces where small-business owners and solopreneurs can set up shop and get to work.

This month, I am taking a deeper dive into an option that is growing in popularity — the coworking space.

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Sweet Dreams WITH COLORFUL TREATS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING, SWEETS STORES BRING OUT THE KID IN EVERY SHOPPER, WHETHER THEY GREW UP IN THE ERA OF PENNY CANDY OR THE LATEST OUTRAGEOUS CONFECTION.

By Lindsey Mills

March is my birthday month, so I figured it was important to test out as many of the sweet spots in Tulsa as possible so that I would know just where to take my birthday celebration.

At least that sounds like a good excuse to visit a lot of ice cream shops and bakeries, right?

The bad news is that when you use the explore button on your Google Maps app is that there are way too many options. Little red dots pop up all over your screen with nearby doughnut, cupcake and cookie shops, candy stores, bakeries, and ice cream parlors. How to choose?

The good news is, there are tons of truly great options when you narrow in on the kind of sweet you are craving. I took the liberty to test as many as possible to give you my list of favorites.

Antoinette Baking Company 207 N. MAIN ST. | TULSA

We’ve been a fan of Antoinette’s since before we moved to Tulsa.

This beautiful coffee shop and bakery is home to a wide assortment of perfectly crafted goods. The menu offers breakfast options, specialty drinks, pies, cakes, macarons, cookies, and ice cream. Visit on a whim to satisfy your sweet tooth, hangout for an extended time to sip coffee and knock out some work, or pre-order the perfect cake to celebrate a special occasion.

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While I’m not ashamed of my sweet tooth and I’m all for satisfying it, I’m also a firm believer that our culture consumes way too much of it. It’s important to enjoy it on occasion, but not so often that it doesn’t feel like a real treat.

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Get moving every day, even if it’s only for 30 minutes.

Working out regularly and moving even a little each day will help burn those calories in no time.

Big Dipper Creamery 1124 S. LEWIS AVE. | TULSA

They had me at “ice cream.”

They had me a second time when I remembered how good that ice cream was sandwiched between two cookies. Located in the Mother Road Market, this spot offers delicious, creamy scoops served up with cookies, as a sundae, or simply scooped into a bowl or cone. The workers are happy to give you a sample of each flavor if you want to be sure to pick the best one. I highly recommend not tasting every single one because it only makes it harder to choose.

Tips for Guilt-Free Sugar Intake

Merritt’s Bakery VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Upon walking into this shop early on a Friday morning, we were greeted with an extralong case of sugary goodness.

Doughnuts, pastries, cakes and cookies beckoned to us.

We acknowledged the “take a number” system and realized this place must be hopping throughout the day as people fill the shop for their own fill of freshly baked goods. Sure enough, though still early, people started to fill the bakery.

I snagged us the perfect cake to celebrate my boyfriend, Jackson’s, birthday before heading out of town for the weekend. Maybe we’ll be back to snag one for mine. Call early and get yours.

Rose Rock Microcreamery THE BOXYARD | 502 E. 3RD ST. | TULSA

Rose Rock Microcreamery in The Boxyard serves up delicious small batches of creamy and delicious ice cream to cool you off and delight your taste buds.

Alongside traditional flavors like vanilla and chocolate are creative flavors you’ve probably never had in a waffle cone before. Take your cold and creamy treats out onto the patio and enjoy The Boxyard’s unique vibe at the same time as

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Eat meals that are devoid of sugar. It’s great to eat fresh fruits and veggies, but avoid what comes out of a box or bag. Indulging in something yummy feels better after being really good to your body. If you feed yourself whole, nutritious foods throughout your week, that slice of cake or scoop of ice cream won’t make you feel so guilty.

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Sweets are best enjoyed to celebrate something special like a birthday, graduation, anniversary, or just a really good day at work. Make the reward match the work though; a productive day may only deserve a bite of chocolate.

your frozen treat. The glass freezer case is filled with colorful ice cream in flavors from traditional to exotic, while the scent of waffle cones crisping up fills the air. It’s a special little place for a treat, and you can tell as soon as you enter the glass main doors.

Every month’s menu of 16 flavors includes eight consistent flavors: Madagascar Vanilla, Midnight Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Vietnamese Coffee, Rose Rock, Salted Caramel, Lavender Honey, and Vegan Chocolate.

Sweet Boutique THE BOXYARD | 502 E. 3RD ST. | TULSA

I am confident that there are still some yummy stops to make and sugary delights I’ve yet to try. It’ll take a little more working out and a whole lot of healthy meals before I earn the reward of indulging in all of Tulsa’s greatest sweet treats.

Tell me what I missed. Tag your photos #TakenWithTulsa and I’ll be sure to check it out.

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101 W. MAIN ST. | JENKS

Jenks is full of destinations.

Riverwalk Crossing. The Oklahoma Aquarium.

The antiques district full of charming shops. The nearby restaurants and entertainment. Nestled in the heart of the antique shops on Main Street is a little ice cream shop that should be on your list of Jenks destinations. Rustic Gate Creamery looks a little bit like grandma’s house from the street. There’s a patio out front with seating for enjoying a nice afternoon, and a colorful ice cream cone sculpture just to make sure you know what you’re in for. Inside, Rustic Gate’s charm and nostalgia kick up a few notches. Glass jars filled with traditional and sugar cones sit atop the glass ice cream case amid a sweet array of flavored soda, PEZ dispensers, and gourmet jelly beans. A red and white striped awning at the back of the shop adds to the nostalgic feeling, while wood shelves full of candies you won’t find on grocery store shelves remind you of your youth.

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Rustic Gate Creamery

A glass case filled with truffles.

An explosion of bright, happy, welcoming color. More sweet treats than your eyes can take in all at once. Jars, tins, boxes, and bags full of goodness. Beautifully decorated macarons displayed under a glass dome. Giant, colorful lollipops dangling on ribbons from the ceiling.

A friendly helper behind the counter, smiling back at you. All packed neatly inside one of The Boxyard’s shipping containers.

Welcome to Sweet Boutique.

Sweet Boutique is a great choice for a gift for your special someone, treats for your staff, table favors for a fancy party, or for yourself. You can select a tin or a box and custom-pack a gift.

We want to know where to hang out, pig-out, shop ’til we drop, and everything in between. If you know a place with a great story, share it with us so we can go check it out.

Every day is an adventure with our little family, and I’m sharing our story because I think some people can relate. Follow us on Instagram and/or search #TakenWithTulsa or #NewInTtown to check out our latest adventures as we seek out new experiences and share our advice on how to embrace Tulsa.

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8321 E. 61st St. | Tulsa 918-252-9999 SEE AD | PAGE 87

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1330 E. 15th St. | Tulsa 918-599-7777 SEE AD | PAGE 87

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3410 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa 918-561-6300 SEE AD | PAGE 98

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Pasta Proficiency Pasta Proficiency

By Tiffany Duncan

From humble beginnings, ravioli squares have taken the world by storm and now line supermarket shelves. Have you ever thought to try making your own?

Have you ever had the experience of visiting a fancy Italian restaurant, been enticed by the description of the stuffed raviolis, ordered them, and then been totally flummoxed when your entrée arrives with about five raviolis? True, they are delicious in the 60 seconds it takes to consume them, but then you literally have to eat a second dinner afterward to get full.

Sound familiar? Perhaps in this situation you felt as if you’d been swindled. But I’m here to tell you that I now fully understand the difficulty that is making stuffed raviolis from scratch, and I will no longer be shocked by the minuscule portion set down before me. Quite the opposite, I will now appreciate the artistry and intricacy that’s involved, even if I have to hit up the McDonald’s drive-thru after.

To almost all of us, ravioli is something purchased in the dried pasta or refrigerated sections of the grocery store, hardly given a second thought.

They look innocuous enough — just teeny little cheese-filled squares. Which is why I must have thought it would be easy to “whip” them up for dinner. Well, let me tell you, there was no “whipping up” of any kind going

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on; there was only four hours of unexpectedly tedious labor that yielded 13 raviolis. “Thirteen.” I ate seven; my husband ate six (I got the extra one because, duh, I was the one who suffered for it).

Then, we had to make a second dinner on top of it all.

I’m not entirely sure what I expected when I decided to make scratch raviolis, but I did not anticipate the amount of detailed steps involved. First off, I had to make the dough for the pasta. The video I watched on YouTube showed a guy make a well of flour on his countertop with three neatly cracked eggs in the middle. A pasta-making book I’d read one time said that this was also the preferred method that little Italian grannies used when making homemade pasta. But little Italian granny I am not, so I promptly busted through my flour well when trying to “whip the eggs in the middle while gradually incorporating the flour around the sides.” Runny eggs poured forth over my countertop. Excellent start.

After stubbornly refusing to start over, I salvaged the runny countertop eggs and managed to incorporate it into the flour, making the dough ball.

Enter first unexpected step

No. 1: refrigerate dough ball for 30 minutes. I hate when a recipe rudely blindsides me with refrigeration time, even though I have no one to blame but myself for not reading the recipe beforehand.

and parsley to add to the meat.

I also added one cup of freshly grated parmesan, 16 ounces of ricotta cheese, chopped garlic, and olive oil. Once it was mixed, I sent it through the food processor and set it aside.

While the dough ball chilled, I used this time to make the filling. I browned the ground chuck and sausage combo, then tediously cut up the spinach

At this point enough time had elapsed to retrieve my properly chilled dough ball from the fridge. I cut it into three parts and rolled the first cut out a bit

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sauce would become a staple in our household — it was that good. I highly recommend it.

The filling was finally chilled, so I began the most tedious part of the process: filling and sealing the raviolis. I placed about a teaspoon of filling into the center of half the tiny squares, egg washed the edges so it would act as a kind of glue, placed another little square on top, and sealed them all around with a fork. I then placed them in salted, boiling water for approximately three minutes, hoping and praying the filling wouldn’t bust through, which is a common problem that can occur at that point. To my credit, each and every one of them stayed sealed. Small victories, people.

with a rolling pin before feeding it through my hand-crank pasta machine — a sleek red contraption that is displayed in my kitchen more as a decoration than useful tool the other 364 days of the year.

As satisfying as it is to crank out smooth ribbons of dough, it also does not come without its own complications. There are five or six different notches on the machine, and each one shrinks the distance between the rollers, making the dough thinner and thinner the lower they are set. But here’s the thing: you can’t cheat and start with the lowest setting first. You have to start big and work small or else the dough will get caught and mangled because it’s too thick. This means passing the same piece

of dough through each notch at least twice, while folding it back into thirds in between each pass.

Finally, when I’d achieved a flatenough ribbon, I tried to cut out little ravioli squares, but I used a cheap dough crimping tool that only managed to mangle my pretty ribbon — needless to say, that tool now sleeps with the fishes. I had to roll the dough back up and completely start the process over. My second attempt went OK, and I cut out the little squares using a pizza cutter, which worked much better. When I got to the third and last cut, however, I discovered another fun fact: pasta dough gets super dry, super quick, and I had to throw it away because it would no longer pass through the rollers.

I thought the little beasts were finally ready to be filled, but lo and behold, I did not notice that the filling needed to be chilled also. Of course it did.

So I covered the raviolis with a damp tea towel on a floured baking sheet so they wouldn’t become rock hard (it was at this point I was starting to realize the raviolis obviously should have been made last, not first). I went ahead and made the pesto, which required toasting a third cup of pine nuts first. Luckily I did not burn them, and I added them to the food processor along with some lemon juice, olive oil, three cups packed basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. After blending it until smooth, I tasted it and immediately knew that no matter how this dinner turned out as a whole, this easy pesto

After they’d cooled slightly I tossed them with the pesto, and I stepped back to admire them because they really did look beautiful, even if they weren’t all quite uniform in size. But I also just had to laugh, because after four hours of work I somehow hadn’t even made enough to fill my stomach, let alone my husband’s as well. I called him before he got home and asked him to stop at the grocery store for more food.

Reflecting on whether or not I nailed or failed this, I think it might be both. Failed, because I did not assemble the ingredients in proper order, nor am I fluent in efficient pasta dough making/rolling. But nailed, also, because they did look like they were supposed to, for the most part, and that pesto really was “delizioso.”

However, never, ever will I attempt homemade ravioli again. I’ll just shut up and eat my five restaurant raviolis in quiet deference from now on.

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IRISH NACHOS Adapted by jessfuel.com Looking for something salty, savory, and sauerkraut-y? You’ve arrived. This hearty dish puts a playful spin on an American-Irish classic, and it’ll make you kick your heels in happiness — river dance style.

INGREDIENTS:

2 2-ounce package frozen waffle fries 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped corned beef ½ cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry Thousand Island dressing, for drizzling DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook the waffle fries according to package directions.

2. Toss together Swiss and cheddar in a bowl.

3. On a baking sheet or in a large cast iron skillet, spread the waffle fries in an even layer. Top with half the cheese mixture, half the sauerkraut and half the corned beef.

Repeat a second layer on top.

4. Heat the broiler.

5. Broil the nachos until cheese is bubbling, about 2-5 minutes.

6. Drizzle Thousand Island over top and garnish.

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YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL BE GREEN WITH ENVY OF YOUR TALENTS WHEN YOU MAKE ANY OF THESE SHAMROCK-INSPIRED, DELICIOUS AND FESTIVE RECIPES TO KICK OFF THE IRISH HOLIDAY. St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, at the end of the rainbow, and waiting excitedly with some golden goodness. The pinchers are prepping, the river dancers are stretching, and the mischief is on its way.

Pluck some four-leaf clovers, dress up in your most dashing green sweaters, throw on your reddest fake beards, and tip your oh-so-silly hats in honor… because everyone

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is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, right? And the festivities are coming. Are you ready? We are.

Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day can be the perfect excuse to tuck into hearty Irish fare.

To all you little leprechauns who need a dash of luck to capture your pot of gold,

here is a sneaky tip just for you. You’ve finally arrived, and this treasure trove is filled with all the golden goodies — from favorite old classics to extravagant new creations. Buckle your shoes and loosen your belts, because these St. Paddy’s Day treats are certain to keep you scurrying back for more.

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LUCK OF THE IRISH MINT OREO TRUFFLES Adapted by deliciouslysprinkled.com Get ready to roll the dice, because these bite-sized treats are worth betting on. Whether you prefer your truffles sprinkled, double-dipped, or covered in cookie crumbles, you’re never a loser with these delights. Test your luck — we’re sure you’ll win.

1. Pulsate a few cookies through a food processor and pour into a mixing bowl.

Repeat until all cookies are powder.

2. Add full block of cream cheese to the bowl.

3. Mix with hands until well blended.

4. Roll into balls and place on parchmentlined baking sheet.

5. Chill in fridge for one hour.

6. Melt the almond bark in a bowl following its package’s directions.

7. Place each Oreo ball on a fork and use a spoon to pour the melted candy over the ball.

8. Place the ball back on the parchmentlined baking sheet and top with sprinkles.

Repeat until all are finished.

9. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

LEPRECHAUN POPCORN

GUINNESS AND CHEDDAR DIP

POT O' GOLD PIGS IN A BLANKET

Adapted from momfoodie.com What do you get with a pot of gold, two cups of luck, and an added pinch of leprechaun dust? A fantastical bowl of green, goopy magic.

Adapted by shared.com For a day that’s known for its Irish drinks and pub indulgences, there’s no better pairing than the top favorites of beer and cheese. So, grab some pretzels or settle for your fingers, because this dip is to dive for.

Adapted by kitchme.com Leprechauns are notorious gold diggers, and we’ve got the tastiest gold there ever was … right alongside some scrumptious green mustard.

INGREDIENTS:

1 package Mint Oreos 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 package white almond bark Sprinkles DIRECTIONS:

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1 bag of microwave popcorn ( full-size) 2 ½ cups white chocolate bark Green food coloring Green and/or gold sprinkles Green mint M&M’s DIRECTIONS:

1. Pop the popcorn.

2. Break apart the white chocolate bark.

Melt for one minute, then 15 second intervals until melted. Add green food coloring. Mix. 3. Drizzle the melted green chocolate candy over of the bowl of popcorn and toss with a spatula or your hands to coat. (Careful, may be hot!)

4. Add desired amount of sprinkles.

5. Toss on desired amount of M&M’s.

INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. half-and-half ¼ cup Guinness beer 2 or 3 scallions, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped Sea salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS:

1. In food processor, combine cream cheese, cheddar, mustard, and half-and-half. Pulse until smooth.

2. Add in Guinness. Pulse to combine.

3. Add the scallions, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend.

4. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill one hour before serving.

2 package (8 ounce) refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 package (14 ounce) mini sausages DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Separate crescent roll dough into pre-cut triangles, then cut each triangle into three separate triangles.

3. Wrap a piece of cheese around a sausage and place it at the long edge of a piece of crescent roll dough. Roll up toward the pointed tip, then place seam side down on ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sausages.

4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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TheLanguageGame You probably have read the packaging on hundreds of different products, but do you really know what all the phrases mean? Too often, terms don’t really match up with your expectations. BY TIFFANY DUNCAN One of the most raging debates regarding the food industry is about the labels on meat and dairy products — what exactly do they mean, and if there really is a hierarchy of some products being better than others.

Like anything else, the answer is multi-faceted, but there are some important clarifications to understand when looking at labels that are intentionally created to be misleading (spoiler alert: no poultry, no matter what,

contains added hormones, and “grass-fed” doesn’t mean what you think it means.) Buckle up; we’re about to burst some bubbles.

Eggs CAGE-FREE: Naturally, a term like “cage free” sounds like it would be humane. But all this means is that, while the chickens are not actually cramped into what are known as “battery” cages (because they are long and thin like a battery), the cage-free alternative isn’t much better, if at all. The USDA defines cagefree as hens that are “housed in a building, room, or enclosed area that allows for unlimited access to food, water, and provides the freedom to roam within the area during the laying cycle.”

This definition, however, can be very, very loosely translated by farmers, oftentimes resulting in chickens being so cramped together in unlit, poorly ventilated barns that some are suffocated or trampled. It is not uncommon for chickens in these kinds of environments to have

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their beaks painfully cut off so they do not peck each other to death from stress.

FREE-RANGE: Free-range has to be better than cage-free, right?

Very often, the answer is no.

The only difference between the two is that free-range hens must have access to the outdoors, but again this is largely unregulated.

There is no specification to how large the outdoor area needs to be, meaning that many of the hens still will not fit outside even if they technically “have access” to it. There is also no stipulation on how long the hens get to spend outside, meaning it may only be at certain times of the day.

PASTURE-RAISED: This is the label you are looking for if you are wanting to purchase the most ethically conscious,

tastiest, and nutrient-rich eggs.

All of the idyllic scenes of hens happily clucking around a postcard-looking farm are only true when you see a label that says “pasture-raised.” These hens spend their days roaming in the sunshine, eating a mixture of insects, seeds, and grasses in addition to the feed they are fed. This diversified diet, combined with the nutrients the hens absorb from the sun in a stress-free environment, creates an egg yolk that is much darker in color, almost orange.

Pasture-raised eggs contain less cholesterol and less saturated fat, and more vitamin A, E, and beta-carotene than regular, commercial eggs. They also contain twice the amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Simply put, happy chickens make happy eggs.

Beef GRASS-FED BEEF: This is the trendy beef to buy lately, as the name seems to imply that instead of being fed genetically modified corn or soy, the cows eat only grass. But again, it’s a language game meant to trip up unwitting consumers. All grass-fed beef means is that the cows ate grass “at some point” in their life span, which for most cows means the grass they ate in the first six or eight months of their lives while also nursing. But after that, many of them are still shipped off to CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operation) or feedlots and finished on processed grain, soy, and corn.

GRASS-FINISHED BEEF: “Finished” is the magic word on a beef label.

This means that the cows have had access to roam and munch freely on only grass (no grain) for the course of their whole lives.

And yes, it is better for you. It is much leaner, as the cows are able to build muscle roaming around and have not ingested manmade feed to purposefully fatten them up. It’s also much higher in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a beneficial fat that studies have suggested improves immunity and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Plus, as they say, you are what you eat, which is scary to think about when considering the horrendous conditions and diets that commercial cattle are forced to endure.

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Also be aware that when purchasing grass-finished beef, it doesn’t automatically mean it’s organic as well. If you are still worried about pesticides on grasses, you will need to look for a grass-finished label that also says “organic,” which can be difficult to find in grocery stores, as it is costly to raise cattle in this way.

ADDED HORMONES: Because they were living things, all meat contains hormones. But it’s the added growth hormones that create the big conversation when it comes to beef. It takes much, much longer for a cow to reach a sellable weight eating only grass, and there is such a demand for cheap beef that when commercial cattle enter a CAFO they may receive a mixture of hormones and steroids to promote quick growth and development — especially natural and synthetic versions of testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.

There are no definitive studies that prove whether or not these added hormones directly create negative consequences within the human body, but if it is something that concerns you, it is well worth doing your own research.

ANTIBIOTIC-FREE: The argument for purchasing antibiotic-free beef is a

compelling one for a couple different reasons. You might ask why cows would need to be pumped full of antibiotics in the first place, and the ugly truth is it’s because of the appalling conditions they endure in CAFOs or feedlots.

Many of the cows are forced to stand knee deep in excrement since they are packed so tightly together, which can create sickness and disease due to lack of sanitation. Also, because cows are biologically designed to eat grass only, they are unable to properly digest and absorb the processed grain, corn, and soy they are fed. This can cause them to get sick and develop diseases and conditions like acidosis, liver abscesses, or rumenitis — which is also called “feedlot polio.”

Approximately 70 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are used in the meat industry.

Ingesting so many antibiotics these cows otherwise wouldn’t need worries some scientists and food experts that, by ingesting this meat, we are raising our tolerance to antibiotics and paving the way for a “superbug” to one day potentially decimate the population. That may sound like something out of Black Mirror, but nevertheless the concern is real.

NO HORMONES ADDED: This common label on chicken is perhaps the best example of a marketing ploy preying upon people’s ignorance around the food we eat. The use of hormones in poultry is actually forbidden by the FDA, and therefore all chicken, no matter what, contains no added hormones. A quick Google search will prove it. This is because advancements in breeding and genetics, among other variables, have made it possible for chickens to reach a sellable size at a naturally quick rate. Not only that, but in order for hormones to be effective in chickens, each chicken would have to be injected up to three times per day. The sheer impossibility of catching and keeping track of the number of injections to each bird (there are over 110-120 million growing at one time in Alabama alone) renders the use of hormones in chickens null and void.

NO ANTIBIOTICS EVER: This is an interesting label, too, as no chicken technically retains any antibiotics in its system at the time of slaughter. The FDA does not forbid the use of antibiotics in chickens (because like all living things, they too get sick from time to time), but many farmers still strive to raise their chickens in such a way that they do not get sick. This includes the use of probiotics and

vaccines, better nutrition, and innovations in barn structure, like better temperature control and air circulation.

If a flock of chickens does get sick, however, they must be quarantined in order for any antibiotic residue to clear their system before being sold to slaughter, according to USDA regulation. Flocks that have received antibiotics at any time in their life can no longer be labeled as “no antibiotics ever,” even if they have cleared from their system.

AIR-CHILLED: If a chicken label says “air-chilled,” it will almost certainly be the priciest chicken available — but it will also likely yield the tastiest end product on the dinner table. After being slaughtered, a chicken carcass must come down in temperature quickly after to avoid the growth of bacteria. The fastest and most efficient way to do this is to dip the chickens in large vats of cold water, but this will also lead to the birds’ retaining some of that water, which can alter the taste of the finished product (not to mention it can also lead to a higher risk of crosscontamination). Air-chilled, however, means that the chicken was passed through a series of cooling chambers to bring the temperature down without soaking it in any sort of solution.

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Thanks to its wide array of microbreweries, brewpubs, and taverns, discerning beer drinkers are heading to the Tulsa area to sample some of Green Country's best brews.

Beer Me Now?

Can You

BY MICHELE CHIAPPETTA AND ROB HARMON

In 2012, according to the Harvard Business Review, 90 percent of the beer market was controlled by two companies: Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors. While their reign probably hasn’t changed much, one trend today is hammering hard at these two beer kings’ crowns — the emergence of neighborhood breweries, taprooms and brewpubs.

Micro-breweries have been hopping up all over the country for years, producing some of the best craft beers in the world. But it’s the taproom that’s making the most impact in the neighborhood setting.

Here in Tulsa, we enjoy a

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surprisingly large number of breweries and taprooms. And it doesn’t look like it’s a trend ending anytime soon. Long live the revolution.

While it’s easy to toss back a six-pack at home, there’s nothing better than seeing where your beer was born with your own eyes and grabbing a fresh pint from the taproom bar.

What is a taproom? It’s a place where a brewery can serve its beer directly to customers, for the sole purpose of sampling and drinking the product.

Taprooms serve beer directly from a tapped-in line to a

brewery at the same location.

Brewpubs typically do that too, but they also sell other trendy, specialty beers from around the world, as well as food. Bars certainly sell beer, but they do not have a direct tap to an on-site brewery. They also serve other liquors, wines, and food — the opposite of a taproom.

biere de gardes and kölshes, Tulsa’s taprooms have any style of craft beer you could think of trying and more.

The taproom is also a great place to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, to share stories, to celebrate, to propose, to commiserate, to communicate.

Brewers pouring, selling cans or filling growlers at their own taprooms make 40 to 50 percent more than they would if they sold their beer wholesale to a distributor. They’ve cut out the middleman.

There are more worthwhile spots than we can fit on this list, but drinking your way through the ones included here will give you a crash course in what Tulsa’s beer scene has to offer. Keep in mind that beer lineups and availability change frequently at most taprooms.

From goses and stouts, altbiers and saisons, to the APAs, IPAs,

Broken Arrow Brewing Co. 333 W. DALLAS ST. | BROKEN ARROW

Tucked away just off the Rose District’s iconic Main Street in Broken Arrow is the rustic, inviting Broken Arrow Brewing Co. It’s one of the few Native American owned and operated microbreweries in the country, making you a part of something special when you step through their doors. There’s plenty of casual outdoor and indoor seating that you can enjoy with pals as you taste test what they have on tap — including a nitrogen-poured Irish stout, a tart citrus sour, an American IPA and others.

MUST TRY: No Coast (7.1%), Mount Saint Melons (5%), and Father Dominic (9%)

Heirloom Rustic Ales 2113 E. ADMIRAL BLVD. | TULSA

American Solera 1801 S. 49TH W. AVE. | TULSA 108 E. 18TH ST. | TULSA

These guys keep things interesting. Like most innovative breweries, it’s silly to make a list of beers the American West location is brewing at this time, because they’re always trying new things. That being said, American Solera specializes in the oak barrel aging process for their beer that would normally be used for wine or other spirits, thus producing some of the best sours and specialty beer you can find in these parts. Bring your growler and enjoy some beer on tap, or pick a bottle or two of their latest wineinfluenced brews. The beers are flavorful and pillowy, with wave after wave of cascading flavor. And for you dog people, man’s best friend is allowed outside on the patios at both locations.

MUST TRY: Purple Dreamz and Magic Beanz (6%), L’Internationale (6%), and Movement and Color (9%)

Cabin Boys Brewery [COMING] 1717 E. 7TH ST. | TULSA

What started in a cabin in the woods is now a full-on brewery at Seventh Street and Utica Avenue. Founders Lisa, Austin and Jeff McIlroy and Ryan Arnold are all passionate about the beer they serve and the people they serve it to. Check out the Saturday morning beer yoga, Thursday night trivia night or any of the live music events, and you’ll see that these folks know how to make good beer and have fun drinking it. Also, check their website’s calendar for when the next food truck pulls up, and let the party begin. Ale, yeah!

MUST TRY: Felix et Tenebris (8.7%), Bearded Theologian (8.4%), and Cast-a-Line (4.8%)

Dead Armadillo Brewery 1004 E. 4TH ST. | TULSA

Different taprooms have different atmospheres, and Heirloom Rustic Ales is a great example of the unexpected.

Walk in, and you’ll find an attractive, minimalist, modern look coupled with relaxing couches and tables — a comfy, boho, artistic feel that sets it apart. It’s a great place to visit while you’re in the KendallWhittier District for their second Thursday art crawls or a film at Circle Cinema. Spend a few hours there with friends, catching up over some truly fabulous craft brews like their bright witbier and smooth milk stout, among others.

MUST TRY: Moon Catacomb (10.2%), Chapel Visitor (6.3%), and Velocity Coma (6.2%)

If it’s hoppy and malty you’re craving, you’ll want to try everything this taproom has to offer. And you can at least get a good start at it by ordering their sampler flights. This is made-in-Tulsa beer at its finest.

Plus, the atmosphere is laid-back and informative. The servers are happy to answer any question you have about the beer, and they may just give you an impromptu tour if you’re the exploring type. For an ‘ale’ of a good time, look no further than Dead Armadillo.

MUST TRY: Tulsa Flag (5.5%), Black Hop (6.7%), and Amber (6.3%)

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Marshall Brewing Company 618 S. WHEELING AVE. | TULSA

Thanks to Eric Marshall and the rest of the crew over at Marshall Brewing, Oklahoma’s Prohibition-era laws that prevented taprooms are a thing of the past.

It took a while to make it legal, but taprooms are here and they’re bringing the community together. The resurging Kendall-Whittier neighborhood of Tulsa is booming, in part because of the taprooms it supports. Again, thank Marshall for that.

They’ve been leading the way in Tulsa brewing, and certainly their taproom is right up there. It’s taprooms like Marshall’s that are redefining the neighborhood bar.

MUST TRY: This Land Lager (4.8%), Sundown Wheat (4.7%), and This Machine (7.8%)

New Era: Fine Fermentations 321 S. FRANKFORT AVE. | TULSA

All gluten-free beer and food is what you are guaranteed to enjoy at this East Village brew pub. Next to The Boxyard, New Era: Fine Fermentations is showing the rest of Tulsa’s taprooms what’s up. They set themselves apart by making their own crafted beer, using nongluten grains like millet, buckwheat and quinoa. Don’t worry though, gluten-free beer is not flavor-free.

Since their grand opening in December 2018, people have been raving about the exceptional tasting beer, as well as the food and friendly atmosphere. We can’t wait to see how the brand evolves.

MUST TRY: Pineapple Pen (7.6%), Stouty McStoutface (9.6%), and Apollo Blonde (5.1%)

Nine Band Brewing Co. 951 W. 36TH ST. N. | TULSA

If you’re someone who enjoys a trip to the casino along with your beer wanderings, then Nine Band Brewing Co. in the heart of the Osage Casino is for you. As you approach the bar, you’ll pass the brewhouse, which is right off the casino floor, and viewable through windows. Guests at Nine Band can enjoy six regular beers on tap, as well as a rotating “visitor’s tap,” which showcases specialty beers and local beers from other brewers. Sit at the tall tables, sip your beer, and listen to the cha-ching of slot machines. Order a snack off the menu to fuel up. Then go play some games and see what you can win.

MUST TRY: 28th State Stout (5.6%), Blue Lacy (6.1%), and The Badge (4.9%)

Nothing's Left Brewing Co. 1502 E. 6TH ST. | TULSA

Upon arrival, you’ll probably wonder why it’s taken you so long to get here. As you leave, you’ll likely be planning your next visit. In the heart of the Pearl District, the taproom of Nothing’s Left Brewery Company was once a Texaco built in the 1920s. Today, it’s serving up a different fuel Tulsans love. For starters, their Galaxy Pale Ale is a great anytime beer, perfect for revving up any evening of fun and frivolity.

Next, try the taproom’s celebrated strawberry blonde for a delightful exploration into the world of wheat beer. It sends taste buds tiptoeing through a wonderful strawberry puree fermentation. Check them out anytime, and you’ll discover a new brew they’re aiming to perfect.

MUST TRY: Galaxy (5.5%), Strawberry Blonde (6.5%), and Deez Nuts (8%)

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Pippin's Taproom at High Gravity 6808 S. MEMORIAL DR., STE. 144 | TULSA

For years, the first choice of Tulsa area beer-making enthusiasts for homebrewing and winemaking supplies has been High Gravity at 6808 S. Memorial Drive. It’s like a visit to heaven for anyone wishing to add to their brewing knowledge and/or equipment. Now, High Gravity has a taproom that connects directly to the beer made there. Pippin’s Taproom is the perfect place to sample excellent beer, as well as wine, and then buy the equipment to make it. Not too many taprooms can say that.

MUST TRY: Thin Mint Girl (9.7%), Black Catseye (7%) and High Gravitus XII (11.5%)

Renaissance Brewing Company 1147 S. LEWIS AVE. | TULSA

On the corner of 11th Street and Lewis Avenue sits an attractive brick building that you might easily take for office space or boutique apartments. Take a closer look, because that’s actually the inviting, laid-back Renaissance Brewing Company. Enter from the back to walk through the brewery section into the taproom area. Don’t be surprised if the owner’s friendly dog is present. This is a neighborhood spot that makes you feel right at home. If you’re feeling brave, try the peppery Dragon’s Breath — it’ll linger hot at the back of your throat, unlike most brews you’ve had.

MUST TRY: Gamma Ray IPA (7%), Renaissance Gold (5.5%) and Black Gold (5%)

Welltown Brewing 114 W. ARCHER ST. | TULSA

Welltown’s taproom is an extension of the brewery.

It’s smart and community-minded. There are lots of places to sit and enjoy all the tasty brews, as well as a killer rooftop patio. You can tell the Welltown crew are the kind of people who stay awake all night, thinking of new beers to begin working on. When it comes to brew-making, they have the energy and creativity of geniuses and the chutzpah to believe they just might change the world, one pint at a time.

MUST TRY: Berry Bliss Blackberry Sour (5.4%), Fuzzy Sweater Saison (7%) and Caribbean Queen Stout (7.5%)

Willows Family Ales 418 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA

Prairie Brewpub 223 N. MAIN ST. | TULSA

Visit the Tulsa Arts District, and you’ll no doubt see Prairie Brewpub as you make your way to and from Cain’s Ballroom, Caz’s Chowhouse, Mexicali, Sisserou’s and other classic stops. Don’t just walk by — stop in to taste the artisan beers on tap. These beers are brewed on-site by Prairie Artisan Ales, then served in the pub area along with great food.

The sturdy wooden seating will remind you of a rustic log cabin. The beer will remind you you’re living in a city with taste and class. What’s not to love about both?

Next time you’re in the Pearl District, be sure to stop in at this friendly taproom and sit down at the ample bar or one of the high-top tables. Enjoy the crisp, easy feel of the room as you peruse the menu and order from a variety of homebrews you’re likely to fall in love with. Visitors rave over the choice of savory sour beers available, as well as the rye beer, the cider, and the Kentucky Fried Common, made with corn and barley, and rarely offered commercially. They also do a nonalcoholic kombucha and offer a rotating wine list for your pal who “doesn’t do beer.”

MUST TRY: When Doves Rye (7%), I’m Sour Ms. Jackson (7.2%), and Brooks and Dunkel (5.2%)

MUST TRY: Prairie Bomb!

(13%), Phantasmagoria (8%) and Consider Yourself Hugged (11.9%)

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BY DONNA LEAHEY PHOTOS BY SARAH ELIZA ROBERTS

With a single bite, comfort foods bring back warm memories of dishes from our childhoods.

This transportING POWER is reflected at Caz’s Chowhouse, but with a modern twist that fits the more sophisticated palates of modern-day diners.

Wouldn’t it be nice if, after visiting downtown, you could find someplace affordable to eat? A casual place where you could relax and be comfortable?

Tulsa’s downtown is known for art deco architecture, concert venues, museums, cathedrals, and a plethora of dining options.

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You don’t have to leave downtown for a meal that won’t empty your wallet, though.

Whether you’re coming from the Brady Theater, Cain’s Ballroom, or the Tulsa PAC, Caz’s Chowhouse, the affordable, comfortable restaurant option, is nearby and convenient, with great food and a welcoming vibe.

Caz’s Chowhouse is in an old brick manufacturing building across from Caz’s Pub. Nine years after opening the pub, Jeff Castleberry, along with his wife, Amy, opened the Chowhouse. “We were fans of The Brook,” says Castleberry. “We wanted to be a little more upscale, but affordable and easy to walk into. We wanted a classic diner, with comfort food.”

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Fifteen years later, Caz’s Chowhouse is everything Castleberry was aiming for. The interior is eclectic and charming with an old-fashioned bar, awnings, strings of party lights, and a loft overhead for groups or events. A chalkboard taller than the servers keeps you informed about what tasty dishes are featured or on special. Classic rock fills the space along with the natural light streaming in the windows. And, of

course, the exposed brick, reminding you that this building has a long history in downtown Tulsa.

“When we opened, we brought our own twist on comfort food,” says Castleberry.

“We wanted a unique menu. We were the first people to bring in chicken and waffles.

We were one of the few places offering a Cuban sandwich. We make our chicken tenders big, fat, and juicy. We do our best to serve great comfort food.”

Caz’s comfort food includes their most popular dish, the chicken-fried steak.

This Oklahoma classic is generous, crispy, perfectly seasoned, and served with mashed red potatoes, green beans, and topped with skillet gravy.

Another popular choice is the southernfried catfish. Domestic catfish is coated in seasoned cornmeal and fried perfectly crispy. It comes with Caz’s extra tasty spicy slaw and french fries. Everyone has their favorite catfish place. If you give Caz’s a try, it just might become your new favorite.

Castleberry’s favorite is the chicken tenders.

These are some chunky strips of chicken.

They’re battered and fried up crisp, while tender and juicy inside. The batter is seasoned to set off the chicken just right.

These thick strips of white meat will make a believer out of you, served up with a dipping sauce and a side of your choice. You can get those chicken tenders served on top of

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You might not expect much from a steak served at a “comfortable and affordable” restaurant, but the 12-ounc rib-eye can stand up to anything served at most steakhouses. “It’s never just 12 ounces,” explains Castleberry. “Sometimes it’s more like a pound.” This tender and flavorful steak is cooked to your preference,

Castleberry loves to cater, so if you have an event be sure to give him a call. “It gives me a chance to open up the options and work to a budget.”

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If you like your entree served between two slices of bread, consider the sliders. You can get your fluffy yeast rolls with chicken tenders, pickles and mayo, or loaded up with to-die-for slow-roasted barbecue pork and spicy slaw. The Cuban is another musttry. Caz’s takes pork loin and marinates it in Cuban coffee, cooks it up perfectly, stuffs it inside French bread, then serves it topped with ham, Swiss, mustard, and pickles. The whole thing is pressed Cuban style.

If you’re vegan, or love someone who is, try the Impossible Burger. This burger is made from plants but uses science to make it have the feel and taste of meat. You won’t believe no cows were harmed in the making of this tasty burger.

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If you’re in the mood for a salad, Caz’s can set you up. Consider the traditional Cobb salad, beautifully served with lines of toppings covering the romaine. You can have your choice of chicken, turkey, or ham, alongside the spinach, tomato, egg, avocado, and a generous serving of bacon.

Corn and black beans add texture, while feta adds a creamy, salty counterpoint to the savory toppings. Don’t overlook the spinach bacon salad. Fresh, organic spinach is topped with sizzling bacon, egg, red onion, tomatoes, and crowned with Caz’s sweet tea marinated chicken breast.

Finish off your meal with one of the delectable desserts. “My go-to is the s’mores brownie,” says Castleberry. It’s a warm brownie with a graham cracker crust and embedded marshmallows, drizzled in chocolate sauce and topped with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. Another indulgent choice is the bread pudding.

It’s made in-house and topped with a fantastically rich Captain Morgan spiced rum sauce and ice cream. If you’re more the apple type, check out the apple dumpling. It’s made with tart green apple and wrapped in a buttery, flaky pastry dough. The whole thing is topped with cream cheese and raisins, cinnamon sauce, and vanilla ice cream.

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Pucker chips are a great choice for a starter.

You get a basket of sliced dill pickles, coated in seasoned cornmeal, and fried crispy and brown. You can get yours topped with cheese if you like. The whole thing is a perfect crispy, briny, savory bite sure to start your meal right.

seasoned wonderfully, and served with your choice of sides.

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a waffle. The crispy, savory chicken tenders are served on top of a fluffy Belgian waffle, with syrup and a side of black-eyed peas.

Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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

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TODAY’S GENERATION DEMANDS MORE OF ITS NEIGHBORHOOD PUB — LESS DUCT TAPE ON BAR STOOLS, FEWER SAD DRINKERS, AND A BETTER SELECTION OF TASTY FOOD AND BEVERAGES. FAT DADDY’S PUB AND GRILLE HAS ANSWERED THE CALL.

BY DONNA LEAHEY

PHOTOS BY SARAH ELIZA ROBERTS

You probably have an idea in mind when someone says “neighborhood pub.” Maybe the Cheers theme starts playing in your head. You think of hanging out with friends, enjoying a beer or three, chowing down on some bar food. Someplace where they greet you by name, where they know your regular order. You have a place like that? If no, check out Fat Daddy’s Pub and Grille. And even if you do already have a favorite, give Fat Daddy’s a try; you might just find yourself with a new favorite pub.

Owner Sean Welborn opened Fat Daddy’s 10 years ago.

“I was in the hotel biz for more than 12 years, and I just got tired of making money for other people,” he says. His first venture was a bar, but seven years later, “We were wiped out by the I-40 expansion. I found this space, remodeled it, and opened Fat Daddy’s in 2008. I wanted a neighborhood pub. Some place friends can come and eat.

We have regulars. Some come here every day for lunch.”

Longtime Tulsa residents probably remember Paddy’s, and the interior still reminds you of the old Irish pub. The space is full of natural light from two walls of floor to ceiling windows. Neon signs advertising beer, a modern jukebox, wooden high-

backed booths, and pool tables finish off the neighborhood pub look.

If you think of food as being an afterthought at a pub, though, think again. “What’s unique here is that food is the centerpiece,” says Welborn. “It’s not an amenity. It’s not fancy, but it’s good.”

Asked what’s most popular, and Welborn is stumped. “Everything sells,” he says.

“Everything’s popular. We sell so much of everything.” After a moment’s thought, he goes on, saying, “We do sell a lot of Reubens.”

March is a busy, busy month for Fat Daddy’s.

“There’s spring break, and we get a lot of families in here,” he says. “It’s Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday. There’s the basketball tournament.”

Biggest of all is St. Patrick’s Day. Fat Daddy’s keeps up the Paddy’s Pub tradition, serving corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and pint after pint of Guinness.

Be sure to check out Fat Daddy’s daily specials, for food that’s not just delicious, but extra affordable. There’s Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, and 2-4-1 Burger Thursday.

Friday brings the ultimate special: the steak special. You can get an 8-ounce sirloin or ribeye with sides for $11.99. “We always sell out the steak special on Friday,” says Welborn.

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Fat Daddy’s is open to all ages until 9 p.m., which means during the day or evening, you might see children, adults, grandparents, students, and more all enjoying a daily special or tasty appetizer.

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Fat Daddy spuds are also a favorite. These massive potatoes are stuffed to overflowing with toppings. The club spud is topped with ham, smoked turkey, bacon, cheddar-jack, scallions and black olives, and served with sour cream. You can get a traditional butter and sour cream loaded potato, a spud topped with pulled pork or chicken, or Mexi-Spud topped with chili, cheese, and jalapenos. The roast beef spud is a special treat with roast beef, caramelized onions, and cheddar Jack cheese serve with a side of au jus.

Fat Daddy’s is famous for its burgers, for good reason. From the barbecue bacon cheddar burger to the Cheezy burger, there’s sure to be a burger that will make you happy. Do you like spicy? Then consider the Firecracker burger or the sriracha burger.

Both are topped with sautéed jalapenos, but the sriracha takes the heat to another level with ghost pepper cheese and a drizzle of hot chili sauce. The patty melt is a traditional favorite served on toasted marble rye.

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The salad menu offers up tasty options like the taco salad, traditional options like a chef, cobb, or chicken Caesar salad, but be sure to take a look at the southwestern chicken salad, a generous serving of shredded lettuce topped with fajita chicken, pico de gallo, black beans, corn, cheddar jack, and tortilla chips, all set off with Fat Daddy’s southwestern dressing.

It’s full of flavor and texture sure to make your taste buds jump for joy.

If, after all that, you still want the Reuben, you won’t be disappointed. There’s a reason it’s a favorite; it’s a generous portion of sliced corned beef, with sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, set off by Thousand Island dressing, all served between toasted marble rye. If you prefer, you can get your Reuben with smoked turkey instead of corned beef.

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The wings are another favorite. You can get them coated in a choice of sauces from mild, medium, hot, or extra hot, along with teriyaki, barbecue, garlic parmesan, and more. The wings themselves are meaty drumettes and flats, and are cooked just right. If you prefer boneless wings, you can get a basket of hand-breaded boneless wings dressed in any of the wing sauces.

Daddy’s has a ton of options between two pieces of bread, including a steak or chicken Philly, a French dip, and an open-faced roast beef sandwich. You can also grab a chicken Caesar wrap, a chicken ranch wrap, or an American classic BLT served up as a sandwich or a wrap.

The Reuben may be the star of the sandwich menu, but it’s far from the only option. Fat

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The appetizer and starter menu is a dizzying array of choices. From quesadillas, fried mushrooms and corn nuggets to fried hot pepper cheese cubes — however you like to start your meal, Fat Daddy’s has got it. You should check out the nachos. It’s a huge plate of tortilla chips, smothered with cheese, and topped with beef or chicken, beans, sour cream, olives, scallions, and tomatoes. If you need it even cheesier, you can add queso.

This favorite is crispy and cheesy, with plenty of flavor and texture in each bite.

Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Free Wi-Fi Internet Access!

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In place of the dusty bookshops of the past, Magic City Books offers a more curated, well-lit shop that emphasizes a love of reading, personal service, community events and more than enough books to open your mind and heart.

For book lovers, Magic City Books is just what its name implies: a magical place. In an era when it seems that bookstores are a dying breed, Magic City Books breathes new life into the concept of a modern bookstore.

It’s a place where literature, creativity and intellectual conversations are nurtured. It’s a place where lattes, brilliant minds and, of course books, are in abundance.

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Magic City Books is an independent bookstore owned by the Tulsa Literary Coalition, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation. Located in the vibrant Tulsa Arts District in downtown Tulsa, Magic City lends to the Arts District the literary aspect that is so essential to a thriving arts community.

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When you buy a book from Magic City Books, you get a warm, fuzzy feeling that you don’t experience when you throw something in your cart on Amazon. That’s because you’re doing something good for your community. Profits from Magic City Books help fund their programs, contributing to the cultural life of Tulsans.

Magic City Books boasts a highly curated selection, relying on many professionals and experts to help sift through the hundreds of thousands of books that are released each year. The staff, all lovers of the written word, offer their own favorites on displays in the center of the store.

Several exciting events are upcoming in 2019, Cawiezell says. Magic City Books will again host the Tulsa Lit Festival this year April 11-14. One of the headliners will be Stacey Abrams, who ran for governor of Georgia.

Other upcoming author events include David Dow, author of Confessions of an Innocent Man, on April 16, Anna Quindlen, author of One True Thing April 25 and Tommy Orange, author of There There May 9.

Magic City Books also hosts regularly recurring book clubs. The group size is limited.

Magic City Books’ co-founder, Cindy Hulsey, died in 2018. Cawiezell says her spirit carries on in the types of books that are selected and events that are hosted.

“Even after this time has passed, I kind of expect her to come back and walk through the door again.”

Magic City Books is the home of Booksmart Tulsa, which has been presenting author events for almost a decade in Tulsa. Small events are held in Magic City’s beautiful Algonquin Room, and larger events are held in various spaces throughout the community.

Over the years, Booksmart has brought more than 400 authors such as Stephen King, Salman Rushdie, Krista Tippett, Lisa See, Yann Martel, David Sedaris and Elizabeth Gilbert to Tulsa.

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The staff at Magic City Books is friendly and helpful. You see, they all love to read too. They want you to feel like the bookstore is your “third place,” next to your home and work. You can enjoy a cup of coffee or even a glass of wine from their café, attend a literary program or author event or just check out the latest and greatest books available.

While sometimes it may seem simpler to purchase a book on Amazon, Magic City Books offers a more personalized experience. “People can give better recommendations than the algorithms,” he says. “When you’ve finished your most recent series or book and are looking for something, that’s when an independent book store can help guide you in the right direction.”

Magic City Books hosts several regular events, such as Magic Monday Storytime, every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Magic City Books also hosts a monthly poetry night called Mused on the last Sunday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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“Then they find their next favorite book.”

Offerman discussed their book, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. The event brought 1,250 people to Will Rogers High School Auditorium, Cawiezell says.

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Pat Cawiezell, buyer and event coordinator for Magic City Books, says their inventory consists of “books that are going to become the book that you can’t stop talking about.

Magic City’s commitment to customers is penned so beautifully on its website: “We promise to offer an experience you will value, programs that make you think, and a community gathering place that will feed your book-loving soul.

We can’t be all things to all people, but we can be the place where you discover books that will open your mind and your heart, and maybe even change your life.”

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The store, which opened in early 2017, specializes in literary and popular fiction and narrative nonfiction for adults and offers carefully curated sections for children and teens.

Monday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

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MARCH 5

ROMANCE/ WOMEN’S FICTION

MARCH 12

MYSTERY, THRILLER AND SUSPENSE

MARCH 5

MARCH 12

TOO MUCH IS NOT ENOUGH

BY ANDREW RANNELLS

When Andrew Rannells left Nebraska for New York City in 1997, he saw it as a chance to transform the fiercely ambitious, but sexually confused, teenager he saw in the mirror into the Broadway leading man of his dreams.

As Rannells fumbles his way toward the Great White Way, he shares the drama of failed auditions, behind-the-curtain romances, losing his father at the height of his struggle, and the exhilaration of making his Broadway debut.

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AN AMERICAN SUMMER: LOVE AND DEATH IN CHICAGO

WOLF AND THE WATCHMAN

GRACE AFTER HENRY

THE PERFECT ALIBI

In 1793, watchman Mikel Cardell is awakened to reports of a body floating in the Larder, a bog on Stockholm’s Southern Isle. Efforts to identify the bizarrely mutilated corpse are entrusted to incorruptible lawyer Cecil Winge, who enlists Cardell’s help to solve the case. But time is short: Winge’s health is failing, the monarchy is in shambles, and whispered conspiracies and paranoia abound.

When her fiancé, Henry, is killed in a freak biking accident, Grace feels like she’s lost her own shadow. For five years, they’d been inseparable. Now, in his absence, Grace picks up the pieces, through it all aware of the Henry-shaped hole in her life. Until his long-lost twin brother, Andy, knocks on her door. He makes Grace’s loss feel both greater and smaller. Soon Grace isn’t sure if she’s learning to let go or becoming desperate to hold on.

Robin Lockwood is a lawyer and former MMA fighter who helped pay for Yale Law School with her bouts. She is representing a rape victim who is convinced the rapist is stalking her. At the same time, another client is up on a murder charge that should be dismissed as self-defense, but the district attorney is determined to bring the case to trial.

Robin has to mastermind two impossible cases, trying to find the hidden truth that links the two of them.

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THE VOLUNTEER

BY SALVATORE SCIBONA MARCH 5

Vollie Frade enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps to fight in Vietnam, then is pressed into clandestine service. From the Cambodian jungle to a commune in New Mexico, his path traces a secret history of life on the margins, culminating with a terrible reckoning.

BY EITHNE SHORTALL

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BY ANNE GRIFFIN

At the bar of a grand hotel in a small Irish town sits 84-year-old Maurice. Over the evening, he raises five toasts to the five people who have meant the most to him, sharing stories of joy, regret, a secret tragedy, and fierce love.

BY ANDREA BARTZ

Edie has New York’s social world in her thrall. So, when she apparently commits suicide, no one can believe it. Then her friend Lindsay discovers an unsettling video that makes her wonder if Edie was murdered — and, worse, if she herself was involved.

BY PHILLIP MARGOLIN

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Divorce lawyer MARCH 5 Leigh Huyett’s Chloe Daniels happy second wakes up in a marriage to Pete hospital with no Conley is into its memory of how fifth year, when she got there. She tragedy strikes. doesn’t recognize Will the marriage her family or know survive after a her own name. drunken driving As she slowly accident leaves recovers, her family Leigh’s daughter shares details dead and Pete’s of her life. But son charged Chloe senses with manslaughte? they’re keeping dark secrets.

BY ETAF RUM

Three generations of PalestinianAmerican women living in Brooklyn are torn between individual desire and the strict codes of Arab culture in this powerful, heartwrenching story of love, intrigue, courage, and betrayal that will resonate with women from all backgrounds.

BY MICHELLE ADAMS

HOUSE ON FIRE

BY BONNIE KISTLER MARCH 12

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SELF-HELP AND INSPIRATIONAL

MARCH 5

IF CATS DISAPPEARED FROM THE WORLD

BY GENKI KAWAMURA

Estranged from his family, living alone with only his cat Cabbage to keep him company, a postman is unprepared to discover he has only months to live. But before he can tackle his bucket list, the Devil makes him an offer: In exchange for making one thing in the world disappear, the postman will get one extra day of life. With each object that disappears, the postman reflects on the life he’s lived, his joys and regrets, and the people he’s loved and lost.

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THE POWER OF AGENCY: THE 7 PRINCIPLES TO CONQUER OBSTACLES, MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS, AND CREATE A LIFE ON YOUR OWN TERMS

BY PAUL NAPPER, PH.D., AND ANTHONY RAO, PH.D.

Agency is the ability to act as an effective agent for yourself — reflecting, making creative choices, and constructing a meaningful life. Grounded in extensive psychological research, The Power of Agency provides tools to help alleviate anxiety, manage competing demands and help you live your version of success.

You’ll discover the insights and skills to build your confidence, conquer challenges, and live more authentically.

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MARCH 12

BARELY MISSING EVERYTHING

BY MATT MENDEZ

Juan has plans to make something of himself — or at least find something better than his mom’s cruddy apartment, her string of loser boyfriends, and a dead dad. His best friend JD has plans to be a filmmaker. When they find out Juan’s dad may still be alive, they embark on a Thelma and Louise-like road trip to meet him.

SAMANTHA SPINNER AND THE SPECTACULAR SPECS

BY RUSSELL GINNS

When Samantha’s uncle Paul disappears, he left gifts behind. Samantha’s sister got $2,400,000,000. Her brother got the New York Yankees. Samantha got a rusty old umbrella. It seems unfair until she discovers the umbrella allows her to travel the globe. But Uncle Paul is still missing. And Samantha just received a new gift from him: a pair of strange purple sunglasses. Are they another powerful present? A clue to his whereabouts? Or just a bad fashion choice?

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BY FABIEN COUSTEAU

ANOTHER KINGDOM

BY ANDREW KLAVAN

MARCH 5

The town of MARCH 5 Bennett is being Austin’s life is resettled by both changed when humans and the he opens a door shape-shifting and is transported Others in an to a fantastical attempt to find medieval realm, acceptance and live then back to reality in peace. But their in Los Angeles. lives are threatened Charged for a by profiteers murder in one realm and the outlaw and running from Blackstone Clan. a killer in another, Austin faces magic, murder, and political intrigue.

BY JULIE BERRY MARCH 5

Four young people’s life stories, filled Junior explorers with hope and Bella and Marcus heartbreak during join famed explorer World Wars I Fabien Cousteau and II, are told by and his research goddess Aphrodite, team as they travel who must spin to the coast of the tale or face South Africa, where judgment on the world’s largest Mount Olympus. concentrations of great white sharks are found.

MARCH 5

WILD COUNTRY

BY ANNE BISHOP

LOVELY WAR

OUTER ORDER, INNER CALM

BY GRETCHEN RUBIN MARCH 5

Getting control of our stuff makes us feel more in control of our lives.

By getting rid of things we don’t use, don’t need, or don’t love, we free our minds (and our shelves) for what we truly value.

AGING BACKWARDS: FAST TRACK

BY MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE MARCH 5

A 30-day fast-track program designed to give readers rapid results in increased mobility, strength, flexibility, body shape, pain relief and overall health so you slow down the clock and keep it there.

ANOTHER

BY CHRISTIAN ROBINSON MARCH 5

This beautiful, fanciful, wordless picture book recounts the dream journey of a little girl and her cat into a world where she meets her alternate self. Vibrant shapes reminiscent of Paul Klee or Piet Mondrian fill the pages.

NO MORE POEMS! A BOOK IN VERSE THAT JUST GETS WORSE

BY RHETT MILLER MARCH 5

In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, these poems bring a fresh new twist to the classic dilemmas of childhood with equally sly humor, as well as a perceptive eye to the foibles of modern family life.

Release dates are subject to change.

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CLIMAX

French dancers gather in a remote, empty school building to rehearse on a wintry night.

The all-night celebration morphs into a hallucinatory nightmare when they learn their sangria is laced with LSD. Cast: Sofia Boutella, Romain Guillermic, Souheila Yacoub RATING: R

SAINT JUDY

The true story of immigration attorney Judy Wood, and how she singlehandedly changed the U.S. law of asylum to save women’s lives.

Cast: Michelle Monaghan, Common, Alfred Molina RATING: PG-13

A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets.

Cast: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Patrice Lovely

MARCH 8

RATING: PG-13

GRETA

A sweet, naïve young woman trying to make it on her own in New York City, Frances does not think twice about returning the handbag she finds on the subway to its rightful owner. That owner is Greta, an eccentric French piano teacher with a love for classical music and an aching loneliness. Having recently lost her mother, Frances quickly grows closer to widowed Greta. The two quickly become friends—but Greta’s maternal charms begin to dissolve and grow increasingly disturbing as Frances discovers that nothing in Greta’s life is what it seems.

Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Chloe Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe RATING: R

WONDER PARK

Set in the late-1990s, a young imaginative girl named June spent her childhood days constructing an amusement park filled with fantastical rides and inhabited by talking animals called Wonderland with her mother and her friends. After growing up, she lost her sense of imagination and wonder, until she finds the real Wonderland in the woods. She needs to team up with the animals to stop the destruction of Wonderland by Chimpanzombies and bring it back to life.

Cast: Brianna Denski, Jennifer Garner, Matthew Broderick RATING: PG

THE AFTERMATH

The Aftermath is set in postwar Germany in 1946.

Rachael Morgan arrives in the ruins of Hamburg in the bitter winter, to be reunited with her husband Lewis, a British colonel charged with rebuilding the shattered city. But as they set off for their new home, Rachael is stunned to discover that Lewis has made an unexpected decision: They will be sharing the grand house with its previous owners, a German widower and his troubled daughter. In this charged atmosphere, enmity and grief give way to passion and betrayal.

Cast: Keira Knightley, Jason Clarke, Alexander Skarsgård RATING: R

CAPTAIN MARVEL

Set in 1995, Captain Marvel follows Carol Danvers, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, as she turns into one of the galaxy’s mightiest heroes and joins Starforce, an elite Kree military team, before returning home with new questions about her past and identity when the Earth is caught in the center of a galactic conflict between two alien worlds.

Cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn

THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT

In the near future, Todd Hewitt has been brought up to believe that a viral germ has killed all women in a colony world and unleashed Noise, the special ability to read people’s and animals’ minds.

Later, he comes upon a patch of silence and soon discovers the source of the silence: a mysterious woman named Viola Eade. On the run, they learn more about the true history of the New World.

Cast: Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, Mads Mikkelsen RATING: NR

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A pair of teenagers with life-threatening illnesses meet in a hospital and fall in love.

Cast: Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse, Moises Arias RATING: PG-13

THE INFORMER

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

Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Rosamund Pike, Clive Owen RATING: NR

WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE

Bernadette hates people, she hates leaving the house, and more than anything, she hates the other parents at her daughter Bee’s school. When she disappears, it’s Bee’s mission to find out where she’s disappeared to and what really happened to her.

Cast: Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Emma Nelson RATING: PG-13

A pair of highfrequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.

Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Alexander Skarsgard, Salma Hayek RATING: R

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CHAOS WALKING

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A mother and father take their kids to their beach house, expecting to enjoy time with friends, but their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some visitors

GLORIA BELL

A free-spirited woman in her 50s seeks out love at L.A. dance clubs.

Cast: Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Michael Cera RATING: R

arrive uninvited.

Cast: Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss RATING: NR

THE BEACH BUM

A rebellious stoner named Moondog lives life by his own rules.

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Isla Fisher, Snoop Dogg RATING: R

MARCH 29

OPENS MARCH 22 EVERYBODY KNOWS Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her two children to attend her sister’s wedding.

However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.

OPENS MARCH 1

DUMBO

A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.

Cast: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Eva Green RATING: PG

CAPTIVE STATE

Set in a Chicago neighborhood nearly a decade after an occupation by an extraterrestrial force, Captive State explores the lives on both sides of the conflict — the collaborators and dissidents.

Cast: John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Machine Gun Kelly RATING: PG-13

HOTEL MUMBAI

The true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. Hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families.

Cast: Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Jason Isaacs RATING: NR

UNPLANNED

Abby Johnson is one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the United States. She has worked at a clinic in Texas for eight years, and has become a community outreach director and media spokeswoman for the organization. One day she is asked to assist in an ultrasound-guided abortion at 13-weeks gestation. After what she witnesses, she resigns, and becomes an anti-abortion activist.

Cast: Ashley Bratcher, Brooks Ryan, Jared Lotz RATING: NR NR = A rating was not available as of Feb. 20, 2019

Release dates and ratings are subject to change.

NEVER LOOK AWAY German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood memories under the Nazis and the GDR-regime.

MARCH 9 A CHILD OF THE PRAIRIE (1925) Oklahoman Tom Mix stars in this film about a married couple with a young child in Red Gulch who meets a sinister card shark who changes their lives forever.

OPENS MARCH 22 RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR A psychotherapist suffers violent nightmares inspired by legendary works of art. Four of his patients, expert thieves, offer to steal the works, since he believes that once he owns them, the nightmares will disappear. He becomes a wanted criminal known as “The Collector.” Who will dare to catch him and his gang?

MARCH 23 OPENS MARCH 15 WHO WILL WRITE OUR HISTORY The film tells the story of Emanuel Ringelblum and the Oyneg Shabes Archive, the secret tome he created and led in the Warsaw Ghetto. With 30,000 pages of writing, photographs, posters, and more, the Oyneg Shabes Archive is the most important cache of in-the-moment, eyewitness accounts from the Holocaust. It documents not only how the Jews of the ghetto died, but how they lived. The film is based on the book of the same name by historian Samuel Kassow.

MARCH 15-16 THE NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL The story of the titular girl known only as Otome and her insanely long night of partying and drinking — complete with a book fair, festival, and many adventures in between.

MARCH 17 WINGS (1927) The first Best Picture Oscar winner focuses on two young men who become fighter pilots in World War I and fall in love with the same woman.

THE JUNIPER TREE A retelling of one of the stories from the Grimm’s Fairytales about two sisters who have survived after their mother was burned as a witch. Told in a rigorous and challenging manner, the story focuses on the two sisters after their escape. Starring Björk in her first feature performance.

OPENS MARCH 29 TRANSIT When a man flees France after the Nazi invasion, he assumes the identity of a dead author whose papers he possesses. Stuck in Marseilles, he meets a young woman desperate to find her missing husband — the very man he’s impersonating.

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MARCH 30 KISS ME DEADLY (1955) A doomed female hitchhiker pulls Mike Hammer into a deadly whirlpool of intrigue, revolving around a mysterious “great whatsit.”

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