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Modern diner with all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, and late-night food. 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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30 FAIRE PLAY
Whether you’re interested in theatrical performances, jousting, authentic medieval wares, lunch with the queen, or just a good ol’ turkey leg, the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival promises a fun and light-hearted experience.
STARTER: JONNY LANG 16 CONVERSATION
Regardless of which way Jonny Lang’s songwriting takes him, the one constant that always figures to remain in place is his exquisite and thoroughly dynamic style of guitar playing.
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CONVERSATION STARTER: DARREN KNIGHT
In a few years, Darren Knight (aka Southern Momma) has gone from practically unemployed to one of the most followed comics on social media and anointed as the heir apparent to Jeff Foxworthy’s redneck routines.
STARTER: OLD 97’S 22 CONVERSATION
MASTERPIECE 34 MYTHOLOGICAL
Featuring gods, heroes, monsters, and much more, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical condenses the book’s fictional world and distills it into a live performance without detracting from any of its original meaning.
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Located in downtown’s trendy East Village, The Bond Event Center awaits to wow your attendees. If its sleek and sophisticated interior doesn’t grab your attention, the culinary prowess that this space offers undoubtedly will.
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Northeastern Oklahoma has a fantastic Mexican restaurant scene, especially in its variety of regional specialties. From tacos to tamales and all sorts of enchiladas in between, these 38 south-of-theborder spots serve some of Green Country’s top eats.
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86 STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE
Elgin Park is not your typical sports bar. It has moved well beyond a drab, male-dominated environment that offers a bunch of televisions and a limited menu of beer and pub grub. It may be best known for its thoughtful riffs on New Haven-style pizza, but they also have killer fries, sandwiches, burgers, pretzels and craft beers.
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At Saku Japan, there are no flaming onions, knife tricks or jokes from a hibachi chef. The presentation and food are straightforward. Whether your go-to is shrimp, salmon, steak, chicken, noodles or ramen, you’ll love their unyielding commitment to great food, service, and attitude.
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Since the band’s 1994 debut album Hitchhike to Rhome, Old 97’s have mixed the explosiveness of punk rock and the raw sounds of alternative music with heavy doses of classic country swagger.
ON THE COVER
A meaty mecca for nearly seven years in downtown Tulsa, the renovated PRHYME continues to provide carnivores a cause for rejoicing with its impeccable aging and sourcing, sensitivity to acute flavors, scene-stealing sides and an incredible wine list.
Whether it’s for a weeklong stay or daily care, Paws on Pearl can provide your best friend fun interaction with other dogs, along with caring staff members who will pamper your pet.
At the sometimes-scorching beginning of summer, a curious transformation happens at the Castle of Muskogee. Thousands of ordinary people morph into a fantastic spectrum of kings, queens, heroes, heroines, and other circa 1569 northern England residents. This is the magic of the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival. The castle and its grounds offer a self-consciousnessfree-zone where earnest attendees sing along, sip mugs of mead, and merrily wave their turkey legs in the sweltering air. Liberate ye inner lord or lady and revel in one of the most wonderful events that northeastern Oklahoma has to offer.
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8 $91.80 in 48 Challenge
24 Sound Check
50 Tulsa Locator
64 Taken with Tulsa
74 Food for Thought
40 Homegrown Heroes
52 Green Country Scene
66 Cocktail Confidential
90 Masters of Flavor
13 Happenings
44 Sports Central
56 Style + Shopping
68 Eats + Treats
92 Get to Know
47 Sports Schedule
60 Health + Fitness
70 Restaurant + Bar Finder
94 Shelf Life
16 Conversation Starter
49 Downtown Locator
62 Launch Pad
72 Failed It or Nailed It
96 Showtime
10 Music + Concerts + Comedy 15 Street Talk
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See our feature on page 82
The only catch was that they had to spend it at places, events or shops profiled in the April 2019 issue of Preview 918.
918 $91.80 IN 48 CHALLENGE The mission posed to Jennette and John Walker 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.
STOP #1 For our first stop, John and I went to Yokozuna in south Tulsa. I got the General Tso’s chicken. It was delicious. John got the Hot Mess sushi rolls and ordered sake for the first time. He loved it. When we were finished eating, the waitress brought our bill along with a postcard (which was pretty cool) and our fortune cookies. My fortune said, “Play rock, paper, scissors for a chance to win a shot of sake.” I played with my waitress and won. The waitress was nice. Their portions were significant too. We will be going back. COST: $46.05
STOP #3 STOP #2 Then we headed over to Got Wood in Jenks. This place was excellent and the guys were excellent. They showed us different techniques on how to throw the ax, knives, Chinese star and so on. We went Sunday, so it was cheaper — $15 a person. We plan on coming back real soon. COST: $32.20
Last, we walked down the street to Rustic Gate Creamery. It was a cute little place. The manager let us try whatever we wanted and told us what was popular. I ended up getting The Superman, which is lemon, strawberry and bubblegum. It sounds a little odd, but it was awesome. John got the raspberry chip cheesecake. We sat outside while we enjoyed the ice cream. Lucky for us the weather was great. COST: $7.35
Thank you so much for the opportunity. We had a great time trying new things and seeing more of Tulsa and Jenks.
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H HAPPENINGS MAY LIVE MUSIC VENUES 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT
8330 Riverside Parkway | Tulsa
BLACKBIRD ON PEARL
1336 E. 6th St. | Tulsa
BOK CENTER
200 S. Denver Ave. | Tulsa
BRADY THEATER
105 W. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa
CAIN’S BALLROOM
423 N. Main St. | Tulsa
CROW CREEK TAVERN
3534 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa
DOG IRON SALOON | CHEROKEE CASINO 20900 S. 4200 Road | Claremore
GUTHRIE GREEN
111 E. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa
IDL BALLROOM
230 E. 1st St. | Tulsa
INNER CIRCLE VODKA BAR 410 N. Main St. | Tulsa
JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT 8330 Riverside Pkwy. | Tulsa
MERCURY LOUNGE
1747 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa
OKLAHOMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME 5 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa
PARADISE COVE | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT
8330 Riverside Pkwy. | Tulsa
PEORIA SHOWPLACE | BUFFALO RUN CASINO & RESORT
1000 Buffalo Run Blvd. | Miami
RABBIT HOLE
116 S. Elgin Ave. | Tulsa
REDS
325 E. 2nd St. | Tulsa
RIFFS | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA
777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa
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Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa The Loony Bin | Tulsa
ALANIS MORISSETTE
The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES
The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
BOB SEGER AND THE SILVER BULLET BAND
08-11 SPENCER JAMES
The Loony Bin | Tulsa
BOK Center | Tulsa
RANDY HOUSER
Skyline Event Center | Osage Casino Hotel | Tulsa
ELLA MAI
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
SKYLINE EVENT CENTER | OSAGE CASINO HOTEL
951 W. 36th St. N. | Tulsa
SOUL CITY
1621 E. 11th St. | Tulsa
SOUNDPONY
409 N. Main St. | Tulsa
ROBERT CRAY
The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
TIM EASTON
Woody Guthrie Center | Tulsa
THE COLONY
DIRTY HEADS
2809 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
THE FUR SHOP
520 E. 3rd St. | Tulsa
SAMMY HAGAR
THE HUNT CLUB
Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
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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WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Brady Theater | Tulsa
GRYPHON TRIO
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
JIM BREUER
Brady Theater | Tulsa
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Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
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15-18 CHARLIE WIENER
The Loony Bin | Tulsa
HANSON: STRING THEORY WITH TULSA SYMPHONY
19 HOP JAM
Tulsa Arts District | Tulsa
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PENTATONIX
BOK Center | Tulsa
TODD SNIDER
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
LUKE COMBS
BOK Center | Tulsa
CRAYONS IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Heritage United Methodist Church | Broken Arrow
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CHICKS WITH HITS: TERRI CLARK, PAM TILLIS AND SUZY BOGGUSS The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
22 COLTER WALL 22-25 CODY WOODS
24-26 ROCKLAHOMA
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1421 W. 450 Road | Pryor
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
The Loony Bin | Tulsa
SOUTHERN MOMMA
Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
NITRO COMEDY: ANDREW CONN, GINGER BILLY AND CATFISH COOLEY
GOOD CHARLOTTE
The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
The Joint: Tulsa | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
28 SNOW THA PRODUCT 29- 01 SAM NORTON Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
The Loony Bin | Tulsa
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THE AVETT BROTHERS
BOK Center | Tulsa
VIOLENT FEMMES
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
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EARTH, WIND AND FIRE Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
23 ROCKTOPIA
Paradise Cove | River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
31 JOHN HIATT
Brady Theater | Tulsa
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ALSO IN MAY MAY 1-5 SASSY MAMAS
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
MAY 2-5 TRAIL DAYS
Downtown Owasso
MAY 3-5 CINCO DE MAYO FEST
River West Festival Park | Tulsa
MAY 4 GREG GUTFELD
Cox Business Center | Tulsa
MAY 4 SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
MAY 1-5 TRAIL OF TEARS ART SHOW
MAY 4 MAY DAY CELEBRATION AND LAWN SOCIAL
Cherokee Heritage Center | Tahlequah
Hunter’s Home Historic Site | Park Hill
MAY 11 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Downtown Stilwell
MAY 11 RAILROAD DAY
Three Rivers Museum | Muskogee
MAY 11 ROUTE 66 GURNEY TOURNEY
University of Tulsa | Tulsa
MAY 17-19 TULSA INTERNATIONAL MAYFEST Downtown Tulsa
MAY 17-19 VINTAGE MARKET DAYS Creek County Fairgrounds | Kellyville
MAY 17-19 DUVALL’S STEER WRESTLING
Checotah Round-Up Club | Checotah
MAY 4 VEGFEST
Guthrie Green | Tulsa
MAY 3 PROJECT CUFFWAY
Cox Business Center | Tulsa
MAY 3 FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL
MAY 4 ART IN THE GARDEN
Lendonwood Gardens | Grove
MAY 4 TULSA GARDEN TOUR
Tulsa Garden Center | Tulsa
Tulsa Arts District | Tulsa
MAY 11-25 BREEDER’S INVITATIONAL Expo Square | Tulsa
MAY 3-4 BIXBY BBQ ‘N’ BLUES FESTIVAL
MAY 17-26 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum | Bixby
MAY 9-12 TULSA BALLET: SIGNATURE SERIES
MAY 1-JUNE 2 OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
The Castle of Muskogee | Muskogee
MAY 18 WOOLAROC SPRING TRAIL RIDE
MAY 9-12 ROOSTER DAYS FESTIVAL
EVERYWHERE
5 CINCO DE MAYO
12 MOTHER’S DAY
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MAY 3-5 TULSA OPERA: DON GIOVANNI
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
MAY 3-5 THE WIZARD OF OZ
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
MAY 3-5 OKLAHOMA STEAM THRESHING AND GAS ENGINE SHOW
Central Park | Broken Arrow
MAY 10-11 INTO THE WOODS JR.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
MAY 13-14 TBCDE END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve | Bartlesville
MAY 18 ALES AND TAILS CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
American Legion Rodeo Arena | Vinita
MAY 18 CHEROKEE HERITAGE GOSPEL SING
Cherokee Heritage Center | Park Hill
Steam Engine Park | Pawnee
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“ONE FOOT IN “HARRY POTTER” AND ANOTHER IN “DEAR EVAN HANSEN!” - CHICAGO TRIBUNE
MAY 21-24 REAL OKIE CHAMPIONSHIP
MAY 30-JUNE 2 COPPERHEAD RUN RALLY
MAY 23 TASTE OF BIXBY
MAY 31 REAL OKIE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Muskogee Golf Club | Muskogee
Charley Young Event Park | Bixby
Copperhead Rally Grounds | Spavinaw
The Hanger at Love-Hatbox Sports Complex | Muskogee
MAY 23-25 COMMERCE DAYS Sill Park | Commerce
MAY 24-26 WILL ROGERS STAMPEDE PRCA RODEO Will Rogers Stampede Arena | Claremore
MAY 25 HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL Posey Park | Eufaula
MAY 25 BIGHEART DAY See our feature on page 34
Downtown Barnsdall
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
MAY 25-26 R.K. GUN AND KNIFE SHOW
MAY 31-JUNE 1 CHALK IT UP ART FESTIVAL
MAY 28 WWE SMACKDOWN LIVE
MAY 31-JUNE 1 SASS COWBOY SHOOT
MAY 29-31 JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
MAY 31-JUNE 2 SUNFEST
100 E. 2nd St. | Tulsa
Sooner Park | Bartlesville
MAY 30-JUNE 1 CHILLIN’ AND GRILLIN’ BBQ FESTIVAL
MAY 31-JUNE 2 BROKEN ARROW ROSE FESTIVAL
Expo Square | Tulsa THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL BOOK BY JOE TRACZ MUSIC & LYRICS BY ROB ROKICKI CHOREOGRAPHY BY PATRICK MCCOLLUM DIRECTED BY STEPHEN BRACKETT ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK, THE LIGHTNING THIEF BY RICK RIORDAN
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Rose District | Broken Arrow
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Rose District | Broken Arrow
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Niagara Falls and take the boat excursion. I love water and boating. I’m also desperate to visit Canada.
Kimberly I’ve always wanted to go to Israel and walk where Jesus walked.
Michael Amalfi Coast. Ireland. I’d like to see some of the oldworld architecture.
Lauren
I want to go to Japan and taste authentic food.
Bethany W. Mars.
Jim Singapore is high on my list. Trying to get there this year as time allows.
Jared England, to race in the London Marathon.
James I want to visit Eckberg, Steiermark, Austria to see my second sister.
I would love to travel to New Zealand and recreate Frodo’s epic journey across Middle-earth.
Corbin I want to visit parts of Europe where my ancestors come from, like Slovakia and Poland. I’ve always been interested in seeing that part of the world.
Marty
David
England, Japan, and Australia.
Italy. I just went, but I want to go back. The hiking at Cinque Terre, the food, the wine; it has it all.
Janelle The Galápagos Islands have been on my bucket list for quite a few years. I have promised myself that I will get there.
Kathy
I want to travel outside, but my parents say it’s a scary world out there.
Jessica
Elin
Queenie Do I have to go to another country? I kind of like the one I live in. I want to go to a reasonably significant writers’ conference near the East Coast and another one near the West Coast. It would be nice to go back to the Black Mesa in the Oklahoma panhandle. Ground trips for all of them. I love the changing scenery and visiting the people along the way.
Renee I want to go to Pluto. We need to get a battery and build a rocket ship. It would need to be a big battery because it’s far away. And then we’ll fly there. But we have to pack a lot of sweaters. It’s cold on Pluto.
Ada
The United Kingdom, especially the Scottish Highlands and the southern coast of England. Also Peru. Everywhere, basically.
I would love to go to Israel and have the experience witnessing where Jesus once lived and performed many miracles.
Brooke
Wayne
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REGARDLESS OF WHICH WAY JONNY LANG’S SONGWRITING TAKES HIM, THE ONE CONSTANT THAT ALWAYS FIGURES TO REMAIN IN PLACE IS HIS EXQUISITE AND THOROUGHLY DYNAMIC STYLE OF GUITAR PLAYING. BY G.K. HIZER PHOTOS BY DANIELLA HOVSEPIAN
When Jonny Lang burst upon the national music scene with his debut album, Lie to Me, in January 1997, he was praised as part of a new breed of young blues guitarists. While his peers at the time followed seemingly more narrow and focused directions (Kenny Wayne Shepherd went down a Texas-blues path, while Derek Trucks was influenced by Delta Blues and the southern rock of his uncle’s band, The Allman Brothers), Lang’s influences were a bit broader. Born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, before
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coming up through the Minneapolis scene, he infused more soul and R&B, as well as touches of gospel, into his take on Chicago and Kansas City blues. Lang’s sophomore album, Wander This World (1998), continued to simultaneously develop his blues roots and R&B leanings, creating a more mature and diverse album. By the time he released Turn Around (2003), his Christian conversion had drawn the previously underlying gospel influences
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to the forefront, and he won a Grammy for best gospel album.
Over the past 22 years, Lang has continued to develop as a respected artist within the blues community while continually evolving and incorporating influences from other genres. Equally comfortable headlining a blues festival or playing in front of a rock or soul crowd, Lang’s experience and growth as a player from near constant touring have won him the respect of his peers as well as fans.
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As far as what I’ve gotten from it, I think it’s been an opportunity to glean something from all of these guitarists where we’re all different, but still all connect over the music. It’s been a great experience all-around for me.
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AS YOU AND SHEPHERD CAME UP AROUND THE SAME TIME AT A YOUNG AGE, DID THAT CREATE SOMETHING OF A FRIENDLY RIVALRY OR A CERTAIN KIND OF KINSHIP?
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WITH THE LATEST ALBUM, SIGNS (2017), THERE’S A LITTLE MORE DELTA BLUES AND ROCK INCORPORATED. WHAT DO YOU DRAW FROM WHEN WRITING AND DEVELOPING YOUR SOUND?
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There are so many styles of music that I like, and I’m into, that I don’t think about it when I’m writing or playing. I don’t consciously think or say, “Now I’m going to write a blues song or a soul song, or whatever.” I don’t necessarily look to anyone or anything that I’m trying to emulate.
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WHAT DOES YOUR SUMMER AND NEAR FUTURE LOOK LIKE? IS IT JUST MORE TOURING, OR DO YOU HAVE NEW MUSIC ON THE WAY?
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We’ve got our immediate schedule laid out, so once I wrap up the Hendrix tour, I play a few shows then we go to Europe for a little while and then the summer is full with live shows. I’m always writing, but I haven’t felt the nudge yet to go into the studio to record. Usually, I’ll keep writing, and at some point, I’ll feel like “Yeah, now’s the time.”
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SINCE YOUR SOUND AND PLAYING CROSS SO MANY GENRES, WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY LISTENING TO, OR WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS?
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Over the last month, I haven’t been listening to any music. I go away from it for a while and come back. Before that, I was listening to a lot of Lalah Hathaway. And there’s always James Taylor and Stevie Wonder in the mix.
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WHO’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST TO WORK WITH?
That’s a hard one. I’ve been fortunate and gotten to work with so many people. If I had to pick someone, though, James Taylor. He’s such a good songwriter, and everything he does is timeless.
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Well, it’s not an every year thing. I think it’s maybe every other year and I haven’t been on all of the tours, but I’ve been lucky enough to go out with them multiple times. It’s just a cool thing and an honor to be a part of. I got invited to be a part of it by the Hendrix family, and when they asked, I had a hard time saying no. After all, Jimi’s playing has meant so much to me as a fan and a guitarist. Not to mention, I get to see some insane guitar players up close and watch from the side of the stage. Who wouldn’t want to do that?
I remember the day I first met him. We didn’t know each other, and it was lined up for a guitar magazine to do a photo shoot together; we were thrown together on the rooftop of a guitar shop. We were both young and hadn’t met, so it was kind of awkward, and I don’t think either of us knew what to expect. Initially, he was just like “Hey,” and I said “Hey.” Once we both relaxed, we got along pretty well. It’s still funny to look back on, though.
I feel like when I’m recording, it’s just that moment in my life, as a picture. If I catch some cool moments, then it all comes out that way as a part of where I’m at at that time.
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YOU’RE WRAPPING UP A RUN WITH THE EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED AND WHAT HAVE YOU TAKEN FROM IT?
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I don’t consider it too much. I don’t think or see it on those terms. To me, it’s kind of like people taking pictures, and trying to determine what it is after.
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Darren Knight, the comic from Munford, Alabama, is coming for Jeff Foxworthy’s crown as the king of redneck comedy. Knight’s videos, often starring his alter-ego, Southern Momma, have earned over half a billion views, making him the self-
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IN A FEW YEARS, DARREN KNIGHT (AKA SOUTHERN MOMMA) HAS GONE FROM PRACTICALLY UNEMPLOYED TO ONE OF THE MOST FOLLOWED COMICS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND ANOINTED AS THE HEIR APPARENT TO JEFF FOXWORTHY’S REDNECK ROUTINES. BY DONNA LEAHEY
proclaimed fastest rising comedian in American history. Last year was good for Knight, with Variety naming him one of the Top 10 comedians to watch, and the release of the documentary Southern Momma: The Darren Knight Story. This year promises to be just
as good as Knight fills theaters and casinos across the country. Knight was busy feeding his chickens when Preview 918 called, but he was kind enough to step away from his chores to answer a few questions.
WHO IS SOUTHERN MOMMA?
She’s just that damn homegirl who was probably Darren’s momma. Or somebody he knew very well and who everybody can relate to understanding in their life.
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IS THE CHARACTER BASED ON YOUR FAMILY?
Oh yeah. I like to say that 40 percent of Southern Momma is my mother and the other 60 percent is my grandmother because she’s a little more animated. She’s a character and a hoot. Southern Momma is just a collage, really, of all the mothers I’ve known, including my sister. It’s not only a Southern mother; it’s everyone’s mother. I think she’s just a character who’s trying to put food on the table and keep them damn kids straight.
I don’t. I have a lot of animals. I have three standard poodles, three nieces, and that’s all the children I have. Now, I got some children in the community who are good friends. We do things with them and their sports, and their activities. And that’s the closest thing.
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Aren’t they the best? They’re so dang smart. They don’t shed, that’s the biggest thing. Momma doesn’t like a lot of hair in the house unless it’s hanging off my head. My hair is spectacular. Lord, I appreciate it. It’s just now starting to fall out. I’m starting to get the old man circle up there. I got me a laser cap the other day. It was a $2,300 special. I haven’t spent that much on my car. So, I got that on there, and we’re trying to reverse time here.
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IS THE SOUTHERN MOMMA CHARACTER A BIG PART OF THE SHOW?
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No, not at all. I very rarely tap into Southern Momma when I’m onstage. I want to give the audience a true comedy experience. We had a lot of women who would come to our show at first. And now our shows are about 50-50, or 40-60. I want everyone to enjoy it. I want the guys to be able to come out and enjoy themselves. We put material out there that both sexes and all races can relate to and have fun with. I don’t do the Southern Momma character very much because, you know, if I stood up onstage yelling at invisible kids for 45 minutes it would get a little redundant. We do touch base on raising and butt-whoopings that I got and things that we can all relate to.
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YOU’VE BEEN COMPARED TO JEFF FOXWORTHY. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT?
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Well, I don’t know about that. Jeff ’s pretty dang good. Now he’s done some crazy things, and he’s broken the market on the country tour. I think it’s an honor to be compared to Jeff. I don’t title myself like that. I don’t know where that title came from. We had a few stats about my and his fan base, so I guess that’s where that originated. So, I’m flattered. Jeff ’s a fantastic comedian.
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VARIETY NAMED YOU ONE OF THE TOP 10 COMEDIANS TO WATCH IN 2018.
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Well, that was an honor too. They have a very diverse fan base from all over the United States and so to be recognized was very flattering.
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ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD HAVE ASKED?
I’m just like everybody else, and that’s the way I like it. I’m no different. I’ve had opportunities to move to Los Angeles or Nashville, and I don’t want to do it. I want to stay right here in my hometown. I get a lot of heat from things I do and say. And that’s fine. I’m the same person I was when we started. And that’s the way it’s going to continue. I’m going to do this as long as God wants me to do it. Whether that’s the next five days or the next 50 years, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m just having fun with it. We’re very appreciative of our fans.
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Darren Knight is an old southern boy from east-central Alabama. He’s trying to make ends meet and do his thing. He’s a very social person and loves everybody. He wants to make everybody laugh.
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May 25: 8 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend
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When Old 97’s formed in 1993, they were arguably one of the pioneering bands of the alt-country movement of that time, along with the likes of Uncle Tupelo, The Jayhawks, Whiskeytown, and The Bottle Rockets. Known for mixing country instrumentation and rock energy, Old 97’s built its reputation upon a raucous live show as well as strong songwriting. By the time the group finally signed with Elektra Records after a yearlong bidding war, they opted to hunker down at Village Productions in Tornillo, Texas, instead of following the trends of recording in Los Angeles or New York. The resulting album, Too Far to Care (1997), launched the band into a career that has seen its highs and lows, but also spanned three decades while building a dedicated following of fans. It’s not often that a band finds itself surrounded by great critical praise and one of the highest charting albums of its career 20 years in, but that’s precisely where Old 97’s found themselves with the release of Most Messed Up in 2014. The album opens with tongue-in-cheek and reflection on the band’s career with the opening track “Longer Than You’ve Been Alive.” From there, the album rollicks along with a
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mix of honky-tonk rockers and drinking songs that made both old fans and critics ecstatic. But how do you follow up such a success? For Old 97’s, it was simple: go back to where they started. That found the band again in Tornillo at what is dubbed Sonic Ranch. The group not only recorded in the same studio but even stayed in the same bedrooms they did 20 years earlier. When lead singer and songwriter Rhett Miller found a note written to him recommending an album he might like and a piece of paper he had written his girlfriend at the time’s phone number on, it was clear all had come full circle. “It felt like a good omen,” Miller told Here & Now’s Eric Westervelt. “It felt like we were in the right place and doing the right thing.
“We knew it was the perfect move. We weren’t trying to remake Too Far to Care, but to make something where fans would say, ‘This band hasn’t lost a step in 20-some years.’” It proved to be a great move, as the return to Tornillo was more than just a nostalgic one. Miller and the band have openly admitted in the past that Too Far to Care defined the band’s original sound and has been a touchstone that the group refers to mentally when moving forward. “The time-travel element can’t be overstated,” says Miller. “It was a beautiful feeling of completing a circle: We’re the same people, but we had grown so much as bandmates and friends. It made me believe in the power of experience and
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ATO Records labelmate Brandi Carlile also appears on the album’s lead single, “Good with God.” That came about as Miller realized that the character of God in his lyrics was a woman, so he approached Carlile with the idea of her finishing the song by singing the response part of the song.
Butch Walker stepped in to co-write “Drinkin’ Song,” which revisits the territory that has been at the heart of the Old 97’s catalog, albeit with a twist. “I’ve made a career of singing songs that glorify drinking,
While Graveyard Whistling grapples with themes of spirituality and mortality, it does so with a lighter approach.
Graveyard Whistling gives a knowing nod to the past, opening with “I Don’t Wanna Die in this Town” (taken from a quote by Frank Sinatra) and closing with “Those Were the Days,” yet barrels headlong into life throughout the rest. That makes it quite fitting for a band that’s doing the same thing, still rolling along like a force to be reckoned with more than 25 years after forming with all of its original member still intact.
“The trick Old 97’s has held on to is to take a song that
But what’s the secret to staying together so long?
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Of course, the band has made a few friends along the way, and they were called in to make 2017’s Graveyard Whistling. Miller got to collaborate with Nicole Atkins while backstage at Chicago’s City Winery, coming up with a sketched chorus and wordless bridge for what would become “Those Were the Days.”
“I think our longevity can be attributed primarily to our friendship and ability to overcome those moments when egos want to overtake and obliterate everything in their path,” Miller says. “We’re just fortunate to be able to do this for a living. It’s insane and beautiful, and we never, ever take it for granted.”
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may have a darker theme and present it as something to be screamed along to in a club,” Miller says. “I don’t want to sing sad songs sadly. You don’t even realize the tombstone is sticking out in the middle of it until the eighth or 10th listen.”
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so I wanted to battle with the idea of drinking as a lifestyle, the role it plays and the fetishizing of it — even if we did end up with something you could swing a beer mug to,” Miller says.
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that you do get better with time. We’re capable of so much more now than we were two decades prior, but it also felt like we just took a coffee break in 1996 and now here we are, sitting back down to make a record.”
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More than just a concert festival, however, Rocklahoma has become a community of sorts with fans coming for the music, but building friendships that have lasted over a decade for some. At this point, Rocklahoma is as much a reunion of old friends and reconvening of the community as it is about the music, a phenomenon that even the promoters and event organizers recognize. “Rocklahoma is pride, culture, and community,” says Rocklahoma producer Mike DuCharme of AEG Presents. “Our fans grew up coming here,
and now their children are following suit. We shared the same enthusiasm and vision and worked hard to make sure there was something for everyone. “More than anything, at least from a booking perspective, Rocklahoma is just a straightforward rock festival. Whereas others play to certain niches, Rocklahoma is mainly straight up the middle and very consistent with its fans. We’ve got current active rock bands with some newer acts and some heavy and hard rock, but it’s all pretty focused on rock fans.” Rocklahoma, in its 13th year, may have started as a festival built
around ‘80s nostalgia, but over the years has developed into much more, blending modern and classic rock to find a balance that keeps old fans happy while growing the audience and bringing new fans to Northeast Oklahoma.
Organizers have been focusing on more than just the bands on the bill this year, though, intent on expanding the overall experience for those in attendance. New to
Also added this year is Burgers, Brews, and Barbecue, providing a place to sit down and enjoy some great food from local and regional barbecue specialists. The ROCK 66 Market will provide a localized spot to shop for unique gifts, charge your phone, meet up with friends, and grab a cold drink. “We’ve moved the second stage so that it’s near the main stage and changed some of the layouts of the festival,” DuCharme says. “We intended to improve the fan experience by making it easier and more enjoyable for everyone.” Even with the bands and amenities, what has proven to make Rocklahoma something exceptional has been the sense of community and friendships that are created and reignited at the festival. Jimmy and Jill Sullivan have traveled to Rocklahoma from Longview, Texas, nearly every year since it launched in 2007. “We have made it known to the masses that this weekend is taken,” Jimmy says. “It would take something major for us to miss.” Over the years, attending Rocklahoma has become as much about meeting up and spending time with friends
“It’s been such an amazing evolution,” Jill says. “We have met people from different places we would never have encountered were it not for Rocklahoma, and we have made lifelong friendships. We have run into high school friends, people we’ve met at other concerts [in Texas], and have brought many others from Longview.” Spending a weekend away is all about making memories, and although the Sullivans and their friends initially came for the bands and still enjoy the concerts, Jill says, “Those late nights singing at the top of our lungs to our campground speakers will be the moments I cherish the most.” Once you attend Rocklahoma, you become part of the community. Come rain or shine, or even when replacing a headliner due to uncontrollable circumstances, the Rocklahoma family shows up every year to see some old favorites, discover some new music, and make lifelong memories with friends both old and new.
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“Finding someone to fill that spot just 50 days out is very challenging, because most bands already have their touring plans in place for the summer, and they’ve got full crews to consider. Fortunately, Ozzy’s agency worked with us and helped us get things locked in. We’re happy that we were able to get Korn confirmed, and I think that the band works well for Saturday’s lineup.”
old and new as it is about experiencing new music and seeing some favorite bands from the past.
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Initially announced as the headliner for Saturday night, Ozzy Osbourne canceled all tour dates for 2019, including Rocklahoma. That left organizers scrambling just seven weeks before the festival.
“Getting Ozzy this year was a big deal for us, so of course we were let down that he had to cancel, but that’s something that’s out of our control,” says DuCharme. “We wish him well and hope he gets better quickly. Once he does get healthy, hopefully, we can revisit bringing him to Rocklahoma in the future.
the festival are three features. The Roadhouse gets the party started early, opening at 11 a.m. each day with the D&B Processing stage, featuring local favorites, tribute bands, and nightly headliners like Lita Ford and Ace Frehley. The Roadhouse will also feature food trucks, a full-service bar, and a centralized place for fans to gather with friends.
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Conducting an event of this magnitude always presents a mountain of challenges, and this year has been no exception. Contingency plans are a rule, and while the weather is still a concern, especially after partial rain-outs in 2014 and 2017, organizers hope that their biggest challenge is out of the way.
In a week, a plan was in place, and Korn replaced Osbourne.
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Of course, music is the first thing that attracts fans to Rocklahoma and this year is no different. Friday night sees Shinedown headline the evening with Seether, Steel Panther, Buckcherry, Lita Ford, Pop Evil, and GWAR highlighting the bill. Saturday’s lineup mixes things up with Korn, In This Moment, Asking Alexandria, Tech N9ne, Beartooth, Sevendust, Hatebreed, and rising stars Bad Wolves building excitement for the day. Sunday sees Disturbed cap the weekend with a supporting cast that includes Bush, Jackyl, Blackberry Smoke, Black Stone Cherry, Avatar, The Steel Woods, and Ace Frehley topping the bill.
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WHETHER YOU’RE INTERESTED IN THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, JOUSTING, AUTHENTIC MEDIEVAL WARES, LUNCH WITH THE QUEEN, OR JUST A GOOD OL’ TURKEY LEG, THE OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL PROMISES A FUN AND LIGHT-HEARTED EXPERIENCE.
Get ready to be transported to a time of jousting knights, royal lords and ladies, and rowdy peasants at the 24th annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival. With whimsical events like jousting, puppetry, and live music and over 140 artisans displaying unique wares and beautiful creations, the Renaissance Festival is worth the drive to Muskogee during one of its six weekends of operation. Visiting the Renaissance Festival is a bit of a culture shock. You genuinely feel like you are in another time and place for a few hours. That’s because each crew member goes through extensive training to ensure they understand the setting of The Castle and time in 1569 northern England. Upon entering the gates, you will be greeted with bantering from jokers, kind welcomes from street vendors and an array of costumes in every color of the rainbow. While jeans and T-shirts are welcome, you will fit in better if you dress as a princess or a
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knight. If you don’t have your renaissance-style costume, no worries; the Castle has plenty of costumes available for guests to rent. The Renaissance Festival is a playground for both adults and children. Children will love the children’s realm — a boardwalk that comes to life with fairies and gypsies. Adults will feel like they are children again as they surrender to their imaginations and step back a few centuries for the day. And the beer and wine in abundance don’t hurt, either. “They should be stepping back into the 16th century of England, and we want to keep them there,” says Jeff Hiller, owner of The Castle of Muskogee. “They don’t need to worry about anything … just what kind of ale they want to drink.” If it’s your first time to the festival, slow it down and structure your trip. Many people come in and kind of wander; they follow the crowds through the front gate. Make sure you get a program,
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Also for the adults only is Ceilidh, a Scottish celebration May 18 from 7-9 p.m. ripe with food, dancing, and lassies.
Each year brings new attractions to the Renaissance Festival, and this year, the event will welcome a group called the Washing Well Wenches from Minnesota. “They do a show about cleaning your clothes. It’s hilarious,” Hiller says. Other new attractions this year include a glass blower from New York and a woman from France skilled in puppetry and mask making. The Renaissance Festival is undoubtedly a family-friendly event, but Hiller says many adults visit twice — once with their children and once without. There are a few events that are
If you plan to bring the kids, there are plenty of fun events for the whole family. The Queen’s Tea is a favorite attraction. Guests of all ages enjoy a formal dining experience with the royal majesty and her ladies in waiting. Tea is held each festival day at 2 p.m. The tea includes sandwiches, desserts, and festive brews. Special guests visit and perform music. Another special event for the whole family is the King’s Luncheon, a hearty, threecourse meal held each festival day at 1 p.m. Magicians, musicians and dancers entertain the crowd while they feast. Other fun events for all ages include the Masque Ball (May 4 from 7-9 p.m.), and the Pirate’s Feast (May 11 from 7-9 p.m.). For a long time, the festival lasted four weekends, but
While the Renaissance Festival gates open at 10:30 a.m., Hiller says it’s best to arrive around 10 a.m. for good parking. There is a pre-show outside the castle gates that starts shortly after 10 a.m. The Castle of Muskogee’s Renaissance Festival has grown tremendously over the years, and Hiller says it’s considered one of the top five Renaissance festivals in the country. “We have people come from as far away as Scotland. All of the states are generally represented.”
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It’s unlikely you’ll escape a day at the festival without a slight dent in your wallet. Between the artisans selling everything from candles and masks to battle axes and home decor, it’s hard to resist at least one impulse buy. And then there’s the food: pretzels, beer, and the classic turkey leg await you all over the grounds. Luckily, a dollar goes a long way at the festival.
it now stretches over six. Hiller says the least crowded weekend is the last weekend of April. Also, Sundays are typically a less crowded day.
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Wandering around the grounds can fill up a day. There is so much to see, from knights jousting, to food vendors selling period-specific foods like turkey legs and fried potatoes, to colorful peacocks roaming the grounds and a cave reverberating with the sounds of bagpipes.
adult-only, such as the King’s Smoker, a destination for folks to enjoy a cigar, drinks, and snacks over jokes and songs. The King’s Smoker is open every Saturday and Sunday.
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Cheer for your favorite knight during the jousting competition. Observe the acrobats as they perform daring stunts. Throw knives. Throw balls at targets until the heckling wench or jester falls in the drink. Get your palm read. Flirt with someone who is committed to chainmail. But most importantly, give in to the sheer fun of it all.
doing that out in the open since our site is only 13 acres. Now, there’s a 14,000-foot cave where people can go and listen to great Scottish bagpipes with the music amplified.”
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look at the map, and see the entertainment that they offer. Friendly festival staffers are waiting just inside the entrance with pamphlets listing all of the available shows and events, which run on a carefully timed schedule. Try to arrive at the stage or jousting arena 15-20 minutes early to find a spot in the shade (seriously, the sun can be brutal).
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MYTHOLOGICAL MASTERPIECE FEATURING GODS, HEROES, MONSTERS, AND MUCH MORE, THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL CONDENSES THE BOOK’S FICTIONAL WORLD AND DISTILLS IT INTO A LIVE PERFORMANCE WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM ANY OF ITS ORIGINAL MEANING.
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Percy Jackson is no ordinary teen. His father is a Greek god, literally. Sure, he battles raging hormones, sudden mood swings, and those momentary lapses in judgment like all adolescents. But throw in struggling to control his demigod powers and trying to prevent a war between the Greek gods by returning Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt, and Percy finds himself caught up in an epic adventure of mythological proportions.
to catch the musical adaption of The New York Times best-selling novel by Rick Riordan.
You may have read the book. You may have even seen the movie. But you’ve probably never witnessed gods, monsters, and half-bloods battle it out in song and dance in this action-packed Broadway production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Being hailed as “electrifying” (Newsday) and proof that “lightning can strike twice!” (TheaterMania), Tulsa audiences have a limited engagement, three performances,
It’s not just the plot and characters that are true to the book, but the heart and spirit of the series shine through in the powerful lyrics and emotions brought to the stage.
“The millions of half-bloods on Twitter ravenously follow the musical because it adheres so closely to the material in the book,” says Ryan Knowles who plays Chiron, the teacher to a group of teenage demigods. “The fact that there’s a musical of Percy Jackson is a benefit, not a detriment.”
“Though the story is fantastical and mythological, like every teenager, Percy is faced with accepting who he is, who he wants to be, and doing what scares him because it’s right,” says
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Knowles. “The music gives the audience an opportunity to look into the mind of an adolescent and experience Percy’s struggles. We get to hear these incredible lyrics that speak to the thoughts of teens and what we all have all gone through. “The show has everything audiences want in a theatrical production: action, adventure, drama, grief, and comedy. It’s a wonderfully mixed bag of features.” And a mixed bag of features not only happens in the show but in the very characters Knowles plays. “Some of the nine characters I play are strictly comedic,” explains Knowles, who knows a thing or two about being funny, having done a stint as a stand-up comic earlier in his career. “My favorite character I play is the
god Hades who is not exactly the giant, fearsome demonic monster you might imagine.” Instead, Knowles plays Hades as a flamboyant man in a silver sequined jumper with tons of bling. “He’s just put out that people are bothering him in the underworld.”
production, so are the multi-roles and dozens and dozens of costume changes. With only seven actors in the touring show, two of them playing the leads — one role each — that leaves 30-plus roles for the other five actors to perform.
Another favorite character Knowles plays is Poseidon. “He’s a Jeff Lebowski beach bum type with no care in the world,” says Knowles. “Would you have a care if you were a Greek god?”
“There’s a lot of costume changes and traffic backstage,” says Knowles who jokes about selling tickets to that show. “I’m only off stage for 30 seconds to a minute at a time.”
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“You have a script with incredibly fleshed out characters, and you have an actor with ideas who brings them to those characters, then you have a director who helps mold and prunes those ideas,” explains Knowles. “They always say it’s easy to perform certain roles if the script is good because you don’t have to work hard. That’s the case in this show. The characters were all there; they just needed to be nudged to life.”
But in the end, he learns that the things he viewed as obstacles were pluses. “He just needed to view it that way to turn the corner and find his way with success,” Knowles says. “Or in his case, a triumphant hero of the entire world.”
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What Knowles finds unique about the show and what makes it a rewarding experience not only for the audience but for the actors is that all the characters are a collaborative effort.
Whether you’re an adolescent or the parent of one, there’s entertainment value and takeaways for all. “Percy constantly calls himself a loser, a failure, and a disappointment,” says Knowles. “He feels inadequate for the task, and that’s a common struggle with everyone in life.”
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“She’s a bitter lady like the heiress Miss Havisham from Great Expectations,” explains Knowles, whose costume includes a skintight snakeskin dress, high heels, and a fur coat. “She’s locked away and lonely, and then she turns into this seething monster. I’m not an angry guy and I’m perfectly happy in my life, so I can’t relate to her being so demonically angry.”
In addition to playing different roles, the cast is changing sets, operating puppets, and in charge of props. “Everyone is running around for two hours,” says Knowles, who only gets a break to use the bathroom at intermission.
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Although Knowles can’t choose just one of the nine characters he most relates to, he had no doubts about the role he least identifies with: Medusa.
While it’s true that comedy is sprinkled throughout the entire
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Looking for a downtown spot to host a wedding, anniversary party, corporate event, or fundraiser? Thinking big, or maybe you want something more intimate? Check out the attractive Bond Center in downtown Tulsa’s trendy East Village neighborhood. You’ll love the options that The Bond makes available to you, as well as the superb catering and event planning services they offer. The art deco style building that currently houses The Bond has a storied history. In the 1920s, it was home to Bond Baking Company. When the McNellie’s Group bought it, there was some renovating and repurposing to do. The current design of the revamped space allows for large events, while also keeping to the historic nature and feel of the architecture. “We have tried to preserve the history of the space,” explains Tiffany Turner-Coats, a partner of the McNellie’s Group and director of catering and events. Guests at The Bond will enjoy a charming, refreshingly open atmosphere. The original tin ceilings, tiles, wood floor, and brick walls have all been preserved and restored. The large,
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sunny windows bring in ample light. The 16-foot ceilings create a sense of elegance. It all adds up to a lovely space for any activity. The Bond features two event spaces — the sizable Main Space that lends itself nicely to large events; and the more intimate Annex, ideal for cozy parties. Both are beautiful, and both can be transformed to meet the needs of any event you may want to host. “The Bond is unique,” says Turner-Coats. “In the Main Space, it’s completely open, with 12,000 square feet to work with. It’s incredible how transformative it can be once it has been set up for different events.” The Main Space seats 300 and can accommodate 405 people standing. The Main Space has an incredibly open floor plan, which allows for significant creativity in designing the room. “There are so many options,” says Turner-Coats. “We’ve done everything in the space.” And when she says “everything,” she means it. The Bond has hosted
H experience of the entire McNellie’s Group to make your event a foodie’s dream. Menus reminiscent of the Group’s restaurants — McNellie’s Pub, Fassler Hall, Dilly Diner, The Dust Bowl, Elgin Park, The Tavern, El Guapo’s, and Yokozuna — all can be provided for an event hosted at The Bond. “Catering is a huge piece for us because we have some restaurant concepts in the downtown area,” says Turner-Coats. “Because we have the commissary kitchen at The Bond, and such a talented team of chefs, we can offer everything. And we’re not limited to what our regular offerings are. We do custom menus too.” Simply ask Turner-Coats and her staff for ideas to fit your budget and food preferences, and they’ll assist you in developing a great customized menu.
In terms of catering, The Bond has you covered, drawing on the 10-plus years of catering
For those who hold an event at The Bond, Turner-Coats and her staff can help you plan everything. “We’ll coordinate all rentals and vendors,” she says. “It’s nice because we’re a one-stop shop. You don’t have to go outside of The Bond unless you want to. To see these events come to fruition in our space and be successful is probably one of my favorite things.”
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The intimate Annex space is much cozier, seating up to 50 in its brightly lit, brick interior. The ceiling is wood and whitewashed, the brick exposed and rustic. “I love the Annex,” says Turner-Coats. “It’s gorgeous, with very large windows so you can see downtown.”
On May 19, from noon to 4 p.m., The Bond will host the Indie Bride bridal show and market. “It’s something we’re super excited about,” says Turner-Coats. “There will be a lot of cool vendors, all Oklahoma-based vendors. There will be food samples. We’ll set up a bar. It’ll be an intimate, personal experience for those who attend.”
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The Bond also hosts public events from time to time — pop-up restaurants with local chefs, special wine tasting events, wine dinners, beer dinners, and more.
The whole team at The Bond loves seeing an event go well. “Our staff is tremendous,” says Turner-Coats. “When people book with us, we’re going to take care of them. We want every event to be special and successful. It’s important to us because it’s always something special to someone.”
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Local non-profit Rooms with a Heart is fighting to keep magic and make-believe alive for children experiencing critical illnesses. BY ROB HARMON || PHOTOS BY MARC RAINS A recent United Kingdom study shows that by the age of 6, most children no longer believe in magic and the world of make-believe. A generation ago, their parents gave up on the world of dreams a little later, at the age of 8. Whatever your definition of magic may be, whether it is informed by the Harry Potter world, Star Wars or The Lord of the Ring’s Middle-earth, magic and the world of make-believe is a big part of childhood. Maybe it makes you a little sad to hear that magic is dying in the minds of our children. Perhaps you think it’s good for children to have a healthy dose of reality early in life to prepare them for the real world. Whatever your take might be on the subject, one local nonprofit is fighting to keep the dreams alive for children experiencing critical illnesses.
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Rooms with a Heart is an organization that creates dream rooms for children with life-threatening illnesses while they’re in the hospital so that when they arrive home, they can heal and be encouraged by a total bedroom makeover of their choosing. Throughout her journey to help children and their families through Rooms with a Heart, Cheryl Snow, the organization’s president and founder, has been impacted by the families of the children experiencing illness. What is sometimes forgotten, says Snow, is how much the parents and siblings of the children are experiencing stress and trauma of their own. Snow sees the families they’ve been able to serve as tremendous inspiration. “We were part of a national organization in St. Louis,” says Snow, “that had a similar concept. My husband and
I wanted to bring it back home. After we settled back in Tulsa, we decided to start something similar that helps children and their families. We love seeing their expression when they see their dream room, a sanctuary where they can heal [when they come home from the hospital].” The name of the organization, amazingly enough, came from Snow’s daughter. “Our daughter was the one who said, ‘What about Rooms with a Heart?’ And we were like, ‘That’s it.’ ” Of course, the name stuck and has proven appropriate, because volunteers and staff behind every one of the rooms they’ve designed show tremendous heart for creating magical places for the children to come home to. And the
children and their families, according to Snow, have displayed unbelievable heart and spirit through tremendous adversity. “These parents will do anything for their children,” says Snow. “When you hear their beautiful stories, they’re just an inspiration. The support they need is real, not just financially.” Rooms with a Heart receives referrals from hospitals that have already vetted the children and the families, based on the urgency of the illness and other need factors. After meeting with the children and their parents, Rooms with a Heart begin making plans to design a bedroom that the child will come home to after being in the hospital. The rooms are designed based on the child’s interests. For example, one child has
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“We’ve had a huge amount of support from companies and the local communities,” says Snow. “For example, Home Depot is a huge supporter of ours.”
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Of course, throughout the year, any support through volunteering, room sponsorship and donations is always welcome. Volunteers with special skills, such as painting, carpentry, and design would be appreciated, but regardless of whether you have those types of skills, Snow says the time and effort of anyone willing to help is much appreciated.
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Another room is decorated in a “bee motif,” including a beethemed bedspread, plaques with a quirky, cartoon bee in various poses, and stuffed bee toys.
“People realize there is a need,” is what the organization’s founder says there needs to be more of. “We’re not a charity that is going out to the masses. We’re smaller, but we could help so many children. There are so many children we could be doing rooms for. There is a huge need for the number of children with life-threatening illnesses.”
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a tremendous passion for dinosaurs, so the Rooms with a Heart team assembled a Jurassic Park-themed room, with dinosaur hooks for jackets and backpacks, stuffed dinosaurs throughout the bedroom and a plaque on the wall with the child’s name on it in the Jurassic World logo style.
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IT WAS A STRUGGLE TO DIFFUSE THE BITTERNESS, BUT 30-PLUS YEARS LATER, MIKE SHEETS HAS MOSTLY PUT THE DISAPPOINTMENT BEHIND HIM, LEARNING A PAINFUL LIFE LESSON IN THE PROCESS. BY JOHN TRANCHINA
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Following the one loss that prevented him from fulfilling his dream of wrestling for the United States at the 1988 Olympics, Mike Sheets completely withdrew from the sport. He had nothing to do with it for many years, becoming a veterinarian and moving on with his life. But then his kids got interested in the sport, and he ended up getting involved as a coach. Now, with one son grown up and moved away, one still competing at Sheet’s alma mater of Oklahoma State University and another wrestling in high school, Sheets is still a vet in Stilwell, Oklahoma, and continues to coach kids.
He finds it rewarding to trace the incremental improvements that his young wrestlers show. “Seeing their progress, thinking that you’re not getting through to them and then you go watch them wrestle and then they do something, just out of instinct, that we’ve been working on all year,” Sheets says. “And [the kid’s parent is] all wrapped up with the win or loss, and I’m like, ‘Did you see what he just did? That was awesome. That’s progress.’ The wins and losses will take care of themselves if you keep getting better.”
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Following in the footsteps of his father, a longtime veterinarian himself in Tahlequah, Sheets enjoys the job and all the different animals he treats. “Something different every day, just about,” he says. “It’s like any job; sometimes it gets monotonous, so just the variety [is great]. We see horses, cattle, sheep, goats. We see everything. We’ve got some clients with llamas and alpacas, got some clients with some zoo animals — camels, zebras, elk. There’s a deer farm we do work for, so we do everything.” Sheets was an elite wrestler, winning two state championships at Tahlequah High School and earning notoriety as the one blemish on future OSU teammate Kenny Monday’s high school record — a tie during a dual meet their senior year in 1980. Sheets went on to an outstanding college career at Oklahoma State that featured individual NCAA titles in 1983 and ’84 (and another one lost on a tie-breaker). He was even named the NCAA tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler in 1983. After graduation, though, he decided to stop wrestling upon enrolling at OSU’s School of Veterinary Science. During the two years away from competing (1985-87), Sheets still taught kids at various wrestling summer camps, but got back into it on sort of a chance occurrence in the summer of ‘87, entering a tournament in Stillwater. A bad loss to a former college competitor got his competitive juices fired up again, inspiring him to take a leave of absence from vet school and focus solely on wrestling again. Eventually, he ended up at the 1988 Olympic trials. “He pinned me, and I walked straight to a pay phone, dialed my dad collect and told him I was sitting out of vet school. ‘These guys can’t beat me,’ and that was that,” Sheets recounts. “So I trained for a year and competed all over the world — Russia, France, Cuba, and got to the trials.”
At that point, he couldn’t overcome rival Mark Schultz (a former NCAA champion himself from the University of Oklahoma), beating him once but then losing when it counted most. That sequence was depicted in the 2014 movie Foxcatcher, which focuses on Schultz (played by Channing Tatum) and his older brother, Dave (who tied Sheets in the 1982 NCAA final but was awarded the title based on tie-breaker criteria, before there was unlimited overtime). Sheets confirmed that the film, which also stars Mark Ruffalo as Dave Schultz and Steve Carell as their manipulative coach, was accurate. “I beat him two weeks before that in the final qualifier [before the ’88 Olympic trials], so I was the No. 1 guy for two weeks,” Sheets says. “And then, it was a close first match. My coach at the time thought we needed to change the game plan [ for the decisive second match], and it didn’t work out.” So Schultz headed to Seoul, South Korea for the Olympics and Sheets stayed home. Part of the frustration Sheets felt after that loss stemmed from his belief that if he had delayed vet school and kept wrestling that entire time, he would have made the Olympics and perhaps even come home with a gold medal like his former OSU teammates Monday and John Smith. “I’d finished two years of vet school. If do-overs were an option, I would have just kept competing straight through and then gone to vet school,” Sheets says. “I was bitter because I didn’t feel like I gave myself a fighting chance by not competing for those two years prior. But it is what it is, life moves on, and I just stayed away from it for quite a while.” Many years later, living in Stilwell (about 90 miles southeast of Tulsa), his sons Keaton and Wyatt became interested in wrestling, and he ended up getting involved himself when the guy in charge of the youth
program there brought up the possibility of moving practices to Tahlequah, about 25 miles away. “I wasn’t even coaching it then, and I was like, ‘We’re not going somewhere else, I’ll coach it,’” Sheets says. “At first, I was coaching novice for an hour and then open wrestling for an hour, for three nights a week. Eventually, I got somebody to take over the novice after four or five years. I’ve been coaching for 16 years.” Keaton wrestled at Stilwell High School, then Wyatt followed suit, winning three state championships before moving on to OSU, where Smith is now the head coach. Wyatt, a sophomore, recently placed fourth at the Big 12 wrestling tournament that took place at Tulsa’s BOK Center. And youngest son, Cutter, made it to the high school state tournament in February, placing fourth as a freshman. Sheets points out it’s a gut-wrenching experience watching his kids wrestle. “It’s way hard; just nerves get you,” he says. “And I asked my dad, ‘Did you get that nervous when I was wrestling?’ And he said, ‘Oh yeah, I hated it.’” Ultimately, the experience with the Olympic trials forced Sheets to grapple with some difficult emotions but has enabled him to pass on additional wisdom to his students and his sons. “I was bitter for awhile, but probably the one thing I took away from that, and try to express to the kids in our club, is it’s not about the outcome, it’s about the journey,” Sheets says. “I was bitter. I put my life on hold (to return to wrestling), and I didn’t reach the goal that I’d set. And it made me have self-doubt. But hindsight is 20/20, and I tell my children that regret is a wasted emotion. Don’t live your life with regret. If you have a goal, do everything you can to try to reach that goal.”
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PRHYME | D2-12 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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EVERYTHING ELSE The Bond | D4-39 Blank Med Spa | D3-33
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ENTERTAINMENT 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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WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO RECAPTURE MEMORIES FROM YOUR PAST, INDULGE IN A YESTERYEAR WANT, OR SHOP FOR SUSTAINABLE, HANDMADE GOODS AND FURNITURE, GREEN COUNTRY INSPIRES FOLKS OF ALL AGES WITH A PLETHORA OF PICKING OPPORTUNITIES. BY JENNIFER ZEHNDER PHOTOS BY JENNIFER ZEHNDER
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Twelve years ago, Kayla Hanson’s inner picker was awakened with the purchase of a blue butter dish. Today, the Cookson, Oklahoma, resident has added more than 50 butter dishes, butter churns, butter molds, gallon-quart jars, and advertising items to her various collections — and has opened Lawley House Antiques, a brick and mortar expression of her now full-time picking obsession. Hanson and lifelong friend, Patricia Harris of Park Hill,
Oklahoma, have found, collected, bought, repurposed and sold countless treasures over the years from glassware, pottery, and furniture to books, estate jewelry, toys and more. For them, the shared hobby is more than just a creative outlet and source of additional income — it’s been the foundation for countless friendships over the years. “Most of the people who love junking and picking are some of the nicest folks you’ll ever meet,” Hanson contends.
Harris agrees and has found that folks gravitate toward picking, antiquing and junking for a variety of reasons. “Some are recapturing their past — something that reminds them of their childhood, their upbringing. Older people are looking for something perhaps they couldn’t afford growing up — specific toys, fishing lures. Younger folks are searching for items to repurpose and use, drawn to utility and craftsmanship — record players, clothing, furniture.
And then you have folks like me, old hippies, who are hunting for unique things.” For Jay and Brenda Alred of Vian, Oklahoma, it’s the thrill of the hunt that drives them to collect. The duo admittedly has a house full of items they have hand-picked over the years. These cherished items aren’t put away for safekeeping, Jay shares; they’re used — from the antique jars that reside in their vintage Hoosier cabinet to their Tiffany and Aladdin lamps.
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“We don’t sell. Our treasures are for our children to inherit,” Jay shares. “And, if the children don’t want them, we’ve talked about selling it all and retiring. But we’d probably start all over again.” Items that speak to a person’s youth, sustainability goals or heart are more accessible than ever. Online platforms, including eBay, shopgoodwill. com, Etsy, Craigslist, Let it Go and Facebook Marketplace, as well as more traditional picking haunts like auctions, antique stores, thrift stores, flea markets, yard and estate sales, and pawn shops offer abundant opportunities to lose oneself amongst things of the past. Categories of collectible items, especially antiques, are
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exhaustive and can include glassware, pottery, coins, lamps, cast iron, clothing, military, photographs, books, ethnic/indigenous, electronics — radios, blenders, mixers, record players — furniture, artwork, jewelry, linens, fabric, quilts, uniques and more. For those looking to dabble in the picking arts as a side gig, Hanson has some advice. “Pick something you love because if you love it, you can turn it. If you don’t like it, you won’t ever sell it,” she explains. “It’s not an easy job [selling antiques]. You have to do a lot of research, have a good eye, a gut instinct and a strong back.”
Family Treasures Antique Mall | Broken Arrow Downtown Antique Mall | Checotah Union Antiques | Checotah Junk and Disorderly | Chouteau Our Vintage Treasures | Chouteau The Back Porch | Chouteau Coleman Antiques | Claremore Sailor Antiques & Collectibles | Claremore Robey’s Antiques and Fine Art | Collinsville Lawley House Antiques | Cookson Off the Beaten Path | Coweta Linger Longer Antiques & Soda Fountain | Dewey The Market in Dewey | Dewey Antiques N More | Drumright Poor Cliff’s Antiques | Fairland Ms. M’s Mercantile | Heavener Miss McGillicutty’s Antiques | Jenks The Pink Lily | Jenks Needful Things Market | Owasso Antique Depot | Skiatook Briar Patch Market | Tahlequah The Grapevine Consignment Mall | Tahlequah Unique Vintiques Market | Tahlequah 360Home | Tulsa Antique Restorations | Tulsa I-44 Antique & Collectibles Mall | Tulsa Just Stuff Plus | Tulsa L and J Treasures | Tulsa Next Generation Vintage Market | Tulsa The Vintage Jewel | Tulsa Tulsa Antiques | Tulsa Magnolia House Antiques | Vian Gene’s Collectibles | Vinita Vinita Antique Mall | Vinita Crossroad Treasures | Wagoner
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SS STYLE + SHOPPING When it’s time to go shopping for clothes, it’s hard to argue with buying outfits that are fun, high in quality and attractive, while also being adaptable to everyday living. And if you find something that is unique and responsibly made — that’s a plus. Enter Rosegold, a womenswear boutique specializing in indie labels and comfortable, everyday outfits that are produced ethically and responsibly.
Passion for Fashion ROSEGOLD SHOPPERS CAN EXPECT TO FIND CASUAL, COMFORTABLE TO WEAR, QUALITY ITEMS OF CLOTHING THAT ARE STYLISH AND FASHION FORWARD-THINKING, SO THEY’LL BE WEARABLE PIECES FOR A LONG TIME. BY MICHELE CHIAPPETTA & PHOTOS BY SARAH ELIZA ROBERTS 56 PREVIEW 918 MAY 2019
Amber Kern, the owner, opened Rosegold’s first location three years ago in Oklahoma City and opened the Tulsa location at The Boxyard earlier this year. Kern’s passion for fashion started as you might expect — with years of experience in the industry. “I had worked in the fashion industry for 15 years, everything from boutiques to luxury retail,” she says. “So, when I moved to Oklahoma City, I felt it was a good time to start Rosegold.” With a part of her heart set on expanding into Tulsa, Kern didn’t take long to find a place to share Rosegold’s vision with Green Country — The Boxyard, one of downtown’s premier shopping and entertainment destinations. “We were drawn to that area,” Kern says. “The Boxyard is great; it’s just a cool concept, and that area downtown is a thriving area. There’s exciting energy. People are always out and doing things. There’s so much happening down there that it seemed like a good spot for forward-thinking retail.” What Rosegold brings to the table is Kern’s dedication to providing beautiful clothing options for women from all corners of the world. In other words, dolling yourself up in a cute outfit can do more than just feel good. It can be good for
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Among the gifts and accessories Rosegold offers, you’ll find jewelry, purses, hats, leather bags, shoes, sunglasses, allnatural bath products, nail polish, and other trinkets. It’s a fun shopping experience, whether you’re buying for yourself or someone else.
And if you’d like help creating a signature look, Kern’s sales associates are all trained and skilled at putting together outfits that look good for your body type. “It’s all about finding your personal style,” says Kern. “If we can bring you things you haven’t seen before and you can put it together in your own unique way, then that’s our goal.” Rosegold’s pieces typically range in price from $40 to $200, because Kern believes in offering women affordable, attractive boutique clothes that don’t break the budget — perfect for those who want to achieve a unique, stylish, wearable look within their means. Customers of any age can find something fun.
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Other brands you’ll find at Rosegold also fit into the shop’s commitment to ethically produced, socially conscious clothing. There’s Tonlé, for example — a Cambodian line of womenswear that is produced in a factory where there’s zero waste emitted. There’s Eve Gravel, a Canadian brand which is ethically and locally made. There’s Sita Murt, a Spanish brand which also focuses on ecologically sustainable manufacturing. The
Rosegold loves working with indie labels and local makers to also provide its customers with items that are one-of-a-kind. “We carry a collection of brands, smaller brands, indie lines, some of which you won’t find unless you’re in a coastal city,” Kern explains. “These are quality items that you won’t find elsewhere. Several of these brands are completely new to the Tulsa area.”
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But even better, she says, is the ethical way the clothes are crafted. “They’re made by the local community, which supports the community there,” she says. And of course, the Bel Kazan outfits Rosegold has on its racks right now are light and comfortable and pretty, perfect for spring and summer.
Like any boutique shop, Rosegold brings in fresh, new items as often as possible, assuring shoppers that they are getting the latest fashions just in time for the current season. “Everything about our store is easy to wear — sack dresses, wide legged pants. We don’t get too formal, but we do have a range of clothes,” Kern says.
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As an example, Kern mentions the brand Bel Kazan, a socially conscious line of women’s clothing produced in Bali. “They do all the color and hand blocking by hand,” says Kern. The result is clothes that look stunningly colorful and attractive.
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HF HEALTH + FITNESS Staying fit as we age is advantageous in many ways. The benefits of keeping active include improved energy levels, decreased risk of falling and breaking bones, faster recovery after an illness or surgery, clearer thinking, feeling happier, staying independent longer, and more. Sounds like a recipe for a healthier, more satisfying life, doesn’t it?
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So, why are so many people reluctant to work toward staying fit after 50? It turns out many of us just let ourselves get busy with daily activities, and we don’t make time to maintain our well-being. We often get discouraged because we don’t know where to begin. Or, we may look at the numbers on the scale and think it’s too late — or too hard — to make this better. Not so, says Teresa Moyer, a local yoga instructor and personal trainer. Moyer is turning 50 this year, and with her athletic experience coupled with her personal experience staying fit, she has plenty of practical, encouraging advice for women (and men) who want to age well and take care of themselves emotionally, intellectually, socially and physically. “The majority of women my age can think, ‘It’s too late; I’m past my prime.’ But you’re only as old, or as young, as you feel,” she says. “If you’re mobile and active, then you’re keeping your body where it needs to be.” Moyer has followed her advice over the years, looking for ways to balance a busy daily routine and raising a family with caring for her health. Raised on a ranch and active as a child, Moyer also played
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HEALTH + FITNESS HF maintain an exercise regimen. Moyer suggests beginning by asking yourself a few questions: What are your goals? What do you want to achieve, and how much are you willing to do to be successful? What motivates you? Then look at your schedule to carve out time in your daily routine to fit in the activities that will help you achieve your fitness goals.
sports as a youth, married a coach, and put her children in sports. But that doesn’t mean she always took care of herself. “I was either coaching my children, or I was a team mom for every sport they played,” she notes. “It wasn’t until our children were nearing college age that I decided it was time to do something for me.” What she decided to do was to get her certification as a yoga instructor and personal trainer, working with people of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds. “Age doesn’t have to deter your fitness,” she says. “I have a 70-yearold woman in class right now doing box jumps. It’s all possible. You have to overcome those obstacles to staying fit that we all face.” The first area to tackle is how to start or
“Take a moment to reflect on your level of commitment, then make a conscious effort to do some forward thinking,” says Moyer. “You are in control of the outcome. Once you change your perspective, you can change your entire life.” For many people, one of the biggest obstacles to stepping out into an actual workout plan is budget, but you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to stay fit. “Budget can be a huge hurdle for a lot of people. But I don’t think you have to have expensive equipment,” Moyer says. There are plenty of workout routines available on YouTube, for example, and exercises using body weight can save you on buying equipment. Another barrier that’s easier to beat than you might think? Figuring out your routine and learning to do it correctly. “You can walk in (to a gym or studio) and be overwhelmed,” says Moyer. To
fight that feeling, work with the gym instructors to set up a routine, or hire a personal trainer for an orientation session.
don’t, you’ll push yourself too hard. If something doesn’t feel right, come out of the pose, don’t take it as deep, do a different move.”
Ask not just to understand the gym equipment but to learn some simple exercises you can do anywhere. “It’s nice to be taught some basic fundamental moves that you can take with you to a park, in your hotel, inside your Airbnb, even when you travel,” she says.
To maintain a good weight as you age, Moyer suggests choosing organic foods and finding healthy recipes you can make at home. And if you eat out, choose healthy options. “Many restaurants have so many healthy options,” she notes. Other ways to improve your eating habits include eating less meat, more vegetables, and adding superfoods — foods that are dense in nutrients and good for you, like nuts, berries, salmon, broccoli, beans, and quinoa.
And rather than rushing through a routine, take time to do it right, so you don’t hurt yourself. “I would rather you slow down, be intentional, engage the muscle and get a good rep rather than rush it and cut the rep short,” she says. If you struggle with a move or have an injury, let your trainer know so they can give you some different options. Often, there are modifications to a move that will work better for you. Also, you’ll be more likely to avoid injuries if you merely learn to pay attention to your body and not overdo your workouts. “Day to day, our bodies can feel differently,” she says. “What’s a breeze today may be challenging tomorrow, and vice versa. So, it’s important to be kind to yourself. Age doesn’t matter as much as how you feel that day. If you listen to your body and trust it, you know where the line is. If you
In addition to staying fit physically, Moyer says there’s a lot we can do as we age to stay fit mentally and emotionally. “Self-care — whether it’s taking a class, a brisk walk, jog, yoga, spin, finding things you can do for yourself that allow your body to reset — are so invaluable,” she says. Meditation, exercise, a mani/pedi, a walk outdoors at one of Tulsa’s many wonderful parks — all are beneficial to your mental and physical wellness. “Don’t think of them as a chore but as something you’re giving back to yourself,” she suggests. Take care of yourself, because you deserve it. Ultimately, as we age, it’s important to stay focused on why fitness matters to us. “For me, it’s the way that I feel,” says Moyer. “It’s that sense of accomplishment, the way your entire body functions better. You’re happier, and you’re able to portray that happiness to other people.”
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LEARNING HOW TO NETWORK EFFECTIVELY IS ONE OF THE MOST
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Ah, networking — the secret sauce to long-term success as a businessperson. For some, networking may feel natural. For others, it may feel like a challenge. But no matter what category you fall into, you can always grow more effective in the art of connection. To do that, you need to get out of your comfort zone. And to do that, you have to see the value in networking, which is substantial if you play it right. First of all, why network? For the simple reason that it helps you find others you can work with. The more people you know, the more you can help, and the more who can help you. “Networking is the lifeblood for any business owner, but it’s not
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just about telling others what you do,” says Penny Horton. She’s the owner of Who’s Your HR?, which specializes in helping businesses navigate human resources for any size workforce.
it’s all too easy to go in thinking you can hand out your card and get business. On the contrary, networking is most effective when you’re building relationships, not just hunting for clients.
connecting often happens over time — another tip shared by pretty much everyone I’ve talked to about networking.
“The true benefit of networking comes when you can find ways to connect others,” she says. “If you go into networking meetings with the intent to learn about others and find ways to help them, rather than just to help yourself, people will want to know you better, trust you more, and that in turn will help you build a quality network.”
Camille Diaz, a Serenity Financial coach who heads up a Bold Networking group in Broken Arrow, says, “Don’t try to sell the people in your networking group. You want them to refer to you. You want access to their networks. You don’t necessarily want them to be your customers. Just get them to understand what you do.”
“In building a relationship first and not expecting the business to immediately follow, you gain the knowledge and trust of the other person,” offers Conniee Gibson, leader of the Tulsa chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse, an organization that brings women together for friendship and business connections. “Often, there could be more than one collaborative meeting before the magic starts to happen,” Gibson points out.
Focusing on meeting others rather than selling your business is essential because
Easier said than done? Not if you keep the word “relationship” in mind. The power of
Diaz agrees. “Don’t assume you can pass out cards and people will call you,” she says. “You
have to build a relationship with the people in the group.” She and Gibson both suggest getting involved with the networking groups, either through volunteering or regular attendance. Meet people in the group, and have one-onone meetings to deepen the relationship. These days, it’s easier than ever to find local networking groups, says Brenda Alfaro, senior regional manager of Primerica and a member of My Sales Force, a Tulsa area networking group. “Using sources like EventBrite, Facebook events, and Meetup groups will give you opportunities to get involved. A lot of groups are labeled networking or businessto-business,” she says. Visit as many groups as you can, both to get the lay of the land and also to find a place you feel comfortable. Some groups only allow one representative from each industry in their midst, while others are more open. Some require dues, while others ask you to buy lunch or dinner at the meeting place. Some are formal, others casual. It’s important to experiment and determine what works best for you. “Go to multiple groups and find one you want to go to,” says Diaz. “You don’t want to dread going.” Even if a particular group doesn’t seem to be a fit, don’t let it turn you cynical about the networking process. “Even if you’ve not had success in a group or with any of its members, don’t speak badly about them,” Gibson says. “The networking industry is small, and your negative talk can tarnish you. Be positive always, and leave any baggage at the door.” And don’t stress about building deep relationships at
the meetings, which are usually kept to an hour so people can get back to their work. The deeper connections come from the one-on-ones you set up. “Consider it like speed dating,” suggests Alfaro. “Get to know everyone as quickly as possible, and get them to talk about themselves. That way, you’ll remember them better when you call them back.” Another tip for long-term success is to give referrals, be generous, and be patient. “Usually if somebody says they’re not getting anything out of the group, these are my first questions,” Diaz says. “Are you doing these things?” Giving referrals, for example, shows you care about helping others while attending a group regularly over time gives people a chance to get to know you before they recommend you to a trusted friend of theirs. “Give a networking group six months,” Diaz suggests. “Remember, others in the group need to be comfortable sending people to you. That takes time.” Ultimately, everyone I’ve talked to agrees on one thing above all others — what you get out of a group depends on what you put into it. “The word ‘work’ is in the middle of networking,” says Diaz. “If you don’t do any work, you won’t get anything out of it.”
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WHO DOESN’T VIEW PHOTOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND IMAGINE VISITING SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS IN TULSA? DEPENDING ON THE PERSON YOU ASK, THE ANSWERS COULD BE WILDLY DIFFERENT.
By Lindsey Mills
We were headed to grab a drink and relax outside on a warm evening after work. Our dog, Kona, rode patiently in the backseat, eager to play after her day at work (where she slept in the back room all day long). The sun hadn’t quite set, and as we cruised down Peoria Avenue, an orange glow started to settle on the horizon. I smiled as I gazed at the illuminated skyline.
visiting the Gathering Place. I’ll miss our little house on the corner and the endless list of things we still need to try and see. So why leave? It’s because of what this city has taught me about myself.
I moved here seeking a challenge. Helping to open a store for Gearhead Outfitters I’m going to miss Tulsa. in Utica Square, I worked hard to build a team and get We moved here in June 2018 and the business involved in the ever since have spent our days community. Just as I am sad to exploring as much of the city as leave a company that has taught time and finances have allowed. me so much, I am sorry to leave Just shy of a year living here and a place that has done the same. we’ll be leaving. Despite my sadness, I realize that both Gearhead and Tulsa I’ll miss saying, “I’m so taken were preparing and empowering with Tulsa.” I’ll miss walking me for what’s next. The skills down the street to grab breakfast I’ll need to succeed in my next in the Brookside District. I’ll venture have been forged in miss riding down Riverside hours working with customers Drive, attending Sunday and in the time crafting articles morning yoga, and afternoons for Preview 918.
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Turkey Mountain My self-discovery has unfolded during long runs by the Arkansas River and over meals at locally owned restaurants. As I’ve strived to learn about Tulsa, I’ve learned just as much about my ambitions and desires as I have about where to find the perfect chicken and waffles. I’ve been inspired by the passion of Tulsans serving their community and business owners building their success from the ground up. I’ve talked with those who have spent most of their lives here and those who have landed here after traveling the world. As I’ve written pieces on Tulsa’s story, I’ve begun to see how to better write my own life’s story. So, I move on to the next chapter. However, before doing so, I am sure to linger in this one by taking in the outline of the city each chance I get.
The best views are often ones you have to work for. While the effort required to reach this particular point isn’t tremendous, it will take a bit of a stroll to attain. Pause midhike or run to admire this scene or bring a picnic to enjoy for longer.
The Gathering Place This park lived up to, and in many cases, far exceeded expectations. The park for everyone is a beautiful place to spend the day, release your inner child, and revel in the beauty of Tulsa. What a treasure for all this park indeed is, for what it holds and what it reminds us to be thankful for.
The Boxyard This is a great space to kick back with ice cream from
We may be leaving Tulsa, but there’s much we have yet to experience and things we love so much that we’ll return to enjoy. Tag your posts #TakenWithTulsa, and we’ll be sure to check it out on a return visit.
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This taproom on Peoria Avenue offers the perfect outdoor setting to have a drink, let the dogs play, and enjoy a pleasant summer afternoon or evening. The view is magical as the sun outlines Tulsa in a golden glow and lights twinkle around the yard.
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Pearl Beach Brew Pub
There are a few places to admire the towering buildings from the sidewalks of downtown Tulsa. I’m sure these views are taken for granted as we bustle from one destination to the next, but the next time you’re downtown for work or play, take a glance upward to soak in the wonder of architecture. My favorite views are at the corner of DETROIT AVENUE AND SIXTH STREET or one block over at the corner of BOSTON
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This view is possibly the most unobstructed, as it sits just across the river. Visit the park for one of the many festivals and events hosted there throughout the year or on a quiet weekend for peace, silence, and uninterrupted views of the Tulsa skyline.
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and enjoy the beauty of the skyline from the rooftop seating.
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You’ll have to find a boat or participate in the Great Tulsa Raft Race to get this viewpoint of downtown Tulsa, but it’s one few have the chance to lay eyes on. As we floated down the Arkansas River last July, I looked around at our new friends, our dog, and our new home twinkling on the horizon due to the summer sun with a grin.
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OILFIRE RYE WHISKEY, BEHIND SOME IMPRESSIVE ACCOLADES SINCE HITTING PEOPLE’S PALATES IN 2017, IS MAKING A STRONG BID TO WREST THE LONG-HELD CROWN FROM KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE. | BY MICHELE CHIAPPETTA | PHOTOS BY MARC RAINS
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“This is an undeniable fact which can only be affirmed by taste. Simply put, OilFire tastes great and is appreciated by both women and men alike. Once somebody tastes it, we have a client for life.” OilFire officially launched in September 2017 and made its debut at the Chili Bowl. But the launch meant another learning curve for Williams and his team. “We were going around promoting it and thinking we had it perfected, but that whole process of getting it to market took another year,” he says.
AMBER AND KEN WILLIAMS ancestor of Williams, struck a gusher oil well. Celebrations began, and so did months of working the oil well. Then tragedy struck. Lightning hit the well, leading to a significant fire. The oil fire was eventually put out by local volunteers. To thank them, the wildcatter mixed a batch of rye whiskey with a batch of his family’s secret liqueur recipe and served it up. It was the talk of the town.
that gives it a flavor unlike anything else on the market. “OilFire is a traditional rye whiskey with a subtle yet succulent blend of natural ingredients to ensure we provide the rich premium flavor you deserve to both celebrate and passionately appreciate its taste,” says Williams. Made of 95 percent rye whiskey and 5 percent liqueur, OilFire’s superpower is its secret
Since then, OilFire has passionately connected to the Tulsa community. The company has sponsored many Tulsa area events and groups, including the Chili Bowl, Oktoberfest, the Roughnecks, and more. These sponsorships have helped OilFire to get a foothold in the local market. “It has helped to grow the brand,” Williams says. With the growth of 300 percent per year and outselling its competitors by as much as eight times over at these events, it’s clear people are fans of OilFire’s taste. This year, OilFire Rye Whiskey will also be at Mayfest — where
Attendees at Mayfest can expect to see an OilFire booth with plenty of merchandise for purchase, recipes printed for people to take with them, and of course — samples to taste. “People can try it served different ways,” says Williams. “It’s a large test market. We feel that’s the best way to jump into the community.” Another way that OilFire connects to the Tulsa community is through charitable efforts. Last Christmas, for example, the brand paid $40,000 in layaways for customers at Walmart. For its next step toward growth, OilFire is looking to bring in influencers, financial backers and other experts to help build the brand from a local favorite to a global powerhouse. “We’re currently looking for experts in the alcohol business,” he says. But, of course, it all comes back to the taste of the whiskey. And that’s where OilFire can’t be beaten. Perfect for any event, from formal black-tie events to relaxed, informal gatherings, OilFire Rye Whiskey won’t let you down. “It’s not just a drink,” says William’s wife, Amber. “It’s an experience passionately enjoyed by both men and women alike.”
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“It allows the person who drinks OilFire to taste whatever their palate prefers,” Williams explains. “If you’re into vanilla, you’re going to taste vanilla. You’re going to find people tasting chocolate, almond, pecan, cinnamon toasted crunch, and even hazelnut. It essentially conforms to your palate. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
they’ll sponsor the main stage events at Guthrie Green. It’s a first for both the brand and the festival. “We’re the first spirit ever served at Mayfest in its rich history of 47 years,” says Williams.
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In the early 1900s, Oklahoma and neighboring Texas were overrun by people taking part in the oil boom. One day, an independent wildcatter, an
But realizing the vision for OilFire couldn’t happen overnight. Williams says he worked for years with chemists to recreate the family’s secret liqueur recipe. The result, OilFire, is a whiskey that pleases just about any palate — something
ingredient — the liqueur that gives OilFire its unique taste, which conforms to each taster’s palate. OilFire comes across with a different taste profile depending on who’s drinking it.
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Ken Williams, the founder, chairman and CEO of OilFire, says that the journey to creating this unique and tasty rye whiskey has had many twists and turns. It starts, not surprisingly, with a family legend rooted in oil.
Over the years, though, the recipe got lost and had to be recreated. That’s where Williams, a determined person, to say the least, led the charge, alongside his wife, Amber, acting president of OilFire, and his family members, all of whom participate in the company. A certified public accountant and investment banker, Williams started the process of creating his private label of whiskey, something extraordinary that he could give to his clients, family, and friends.
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Perhaps you’ve already heard of Tulsa’s local brand, OilFire Rye Whiskey — tabbed as America’s first handcrafted seductive spirit. If you haven’t tried it yet, consider this your invitation to take the plunge and get a taste of what is some of the most delicious rye whiskey you’re going to come across.
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ET EATS + TREATS
, e MOM S th WORD by SARAH HERRERA photos by SARAH HERRERA
IT'S TIME TO GIVE MOM A BREAK IN THE KITCHEN. WITH THESE DELICIOUS RECIPES, YOU CAN MAKE HER A DECADENT SPREAD. Mother’s Day is around the corner, but these recipes are for everyone. Whether you’re a lover of complex profiles or a sucker for the sweet and straightforward, these eats and treats are easy, delicious, and
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perfect for any occasion — but especially for all your hardworking, love-giving, sacrificing moms. For all you frilly fanatics, pull up your seats and tuck in your lacy
bibs because the sugar coma is sure to ensue with the first bites (and the dozen to follow) of these beautiful meringues. For all you fancy feasters, the roast beef crostinis are prim, proper, and
perfectly paired with a multitude of decadent dinings. As for you casual connoisseurs, this ham salad sandwich is so delightful, you’ll think you’ve gone fullfledged swanky.
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MERINGUES ROAST BEEF CROSTINI Adapted from homeiswheretheboatis.net If you’re going for elegant but relaxed, this recipe is for you. It’s all about the presentation, but there’s no skimping on flavor in this work of art. INGREDIENTS: package of roast beef 1 (deli meat) ½ cup sour cream 1⁄3 cup horseradish sauce baguette (sliced) arugula (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix the sour cream and horseradish sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. 2. Toast baguette slices. 3. Add sauce to baguette slice. 4. Top with roast beef. 5. Assemble by folding a slice of meat in half and then roll. Cut off excess length from the tip if needing flatter pieces. 6. Optional: Add an arugula leaf for garnish.
Adapted from moneysmartfamily.com These little dollops of cloud-like perfection have the texture of a French macaroon, and they’re so easy, anyone can do them. INGREDIENTS: 3 egg whites 1 ⁄8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vinegar 1 small box raspberry Jell-O mix (do not use sugar-free) You can use
different flavors/colors of Jell-O such as lime, orange, grape, etc. 3⁄4 cup sugar electric mixer with a whisk attachment
DIRECTIONS:
1. Beat egg whites with salt until foamy. 2. Add sugar gradually and then Jell-O. 3. Beat until very stiff (with electric mixer using whisk attachment). 4. Mix in vinegar.
5. Drop by teaspoonful onto the ungreased baking sheet. 6. Bake at 250 degrees for 25 minutes. 7. Turn oven off. Leave cookies in the oven for 20 minutes longer. They can be left in the oven overnight to continue drying out.
LEMON THYME COOKIES Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Perfect for teatime, these cookies are a shortbread lover’s dream. Not too sweet, and plenty savory, they’re perfect when pairing with decadent desserts.
HAM SALAD SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS: cup butter, softened ½ ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh thyme 2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
Tbsp. lemon juice 1 ¼ tsp. ground cardamom 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour coarse sugar or granulated sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Beat the butter in a bowl with
a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. 3. Add granulated sugar until combined. 4. Beat in thyme, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cardamom. 5. Beat in the flour. 6. Knead until smooth; form mixture into a ball. 7. Flatten portions of the dough to quarter-inch thick on a floured surface. 8. Cut dough into desired shape (squares, rectangles, etc.) 9. Sprinkle cutouts with coarse sugar. 10. Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets. 11. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Adapted from myrecipes.com There’s never been a salad mashup quite as tasty — or zesty — as this. With four simple ingredients, you’ll be amazed you whipped up such a masterpiece. INGREDIENTS: pound package of deli ham 1 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 2⁄3 cup mayonnaise ½ cup hot bourbon-maple pickles (or preferred type) preferred bread salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Chop the deli ham, pickles, and hard-cooked eggs. 2. Combine the ham, pickles, eggs, and mayo in a bowl. Mix. 3. Add salt and pepper to taste. 4. Spread on bread.
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Beauty AND THE YEAST FN FAIL IT OR NAIL IT
Skip the bakery and supermarket; it’s time to make fresh, chewy bagels at home. Intimidated? Don’t be. If you can make bread dough, you can easily make bagels. By Tiffany Duncan
Nothing quite takes care of a Saturday morning craving like a big, chewy bagel toasted crispy and slathered in cream cheese. For me, I especially love everything and asiago bagels. Now I’ve eaten a lot of bagels in my life, whether baked fresh at an artisan bakery, from Old School Bagel Café on lazy Saturday mornings with my husband, or even store bought for quick breakfasts throughout the week. But never — not one time — in my life have I ever eaten an honest-to-goodness homemade bagel from my kitchen, or even from a friend’s. Quite frankly I never considered they were something that could be made in one’s kitchen. Instead, I assumed they were a product that could only be created and perfected by generations-old bakeries in New York from secret family recipes.
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That is, until I recently tried it. I don’t think I have ever been quite as shocked at the ease of replicating a food product I assumed would be difficult. As with most new recipes, I was prepared for frustration and a long evening in the kitchen, but it was very much the opposite. For starters, there are only five ingredients involved, and guaranteed you already have the first four in your home at this moment: flour, salt, sugar, and water. The last ingredient is a couple of teaspoons of active dry yeast, which is a cheap and easy grocery store purchase. After mixing the ingredients, the dough needed an hour of hands-off time to rise. So we took the opportunity to run to the Mother Road Market for tacos. (My husband, Tyler, and I somewhat consider ourselves to be connoisseurs of the street taco scene in Tulsa. Our very favorite is the taco truck behind Fair Fellow Coffee Roasters on the corner of First Street and Lewis Avenue. I do not know what makes those little tacos taste like they descended on a one-way ticket straight from heaven, but we are obsessed. And the Mother Road Market happens to house their second location, which is just as good.) After tacos we, of course, had to have ice cream from Big
Dipper Creamery — locally made small-batch ice cream in scratch waffle cones so fresh they were still slightly warm. If you haven’t been to the Mother Road Market, you really must go. The evening we were there, the sunset view from their large back-patio seating area was a blazing shade of orangy-pink, throwing the downtown Tulsa skyline into a sharp shade of purply-gray relief against the fiery sky. We got to experience all of this and still made it home in time just as the dough was finishing its rise. My husband has a lot of experience in bread-making, but I made sure he stayed mostly hands-off so I could genuinely say I nailed it (or failed it) on my own. The only thing he showed me was his technique in rolling out the dough to make it more dense and compact — which I did not have the patience to replicate seven more times (the recipe made eight dough balls). I tried to do as he instructed, but mostly I just haphazardly created the semblance of a bagel shape. They looked fine, but Tyler’s perfectly rolled bagel dough did stand out among my haphazard ones. After rolling out the bagels, the next step was to boil them in a large stockpot for two minutes on each side (the longer the boil,
the chewier they will be). I was surprised at how much they expanded in the water. Keep this in mind if you decide to attempt bagels yourself. Next, I placed them on a greased baking sheet and swiped them with an egg wash before piling on the toppings. Now, this is the step where making bagels pays off because you can unapologetically put on as much of that everything bagel seasoning, or asiago cheese, as you want. I availed myself of this opportunity. After loading the bagels down, I put them in an oven heated to 425 degrees and baked them for about 25 minutes. At each step, I kept expecting to somehow mess up, for the inevitable frustration to set in, because of my preconceived notion that making homemade bagels was supposed to be hard. Surely I would take them out of the oven, and they would be burnt
FAIL IT OR NAIL IT FN to a crisp, or somehow fallen flat like pancakes. But as they baked, they only filled our house with a heavenly scent, and when the timer went off, I opened the oven door to reveal golden-brown, pillowy, pictureperfect bagels. It’s probably weird to get so excited about circles of baked bread, but seriously they
looked like they came straight from a neighborhood corner bodega in New York. They were so beautiful and smelled so good that I devoured one, even after tacos and ice cream (I’m breaking up with you, summer beach body; it’s not you, it’s me). The texture was even dense and chewy, just how
a bagel is supposed to be. I took the extras to work the next day and my co-workers devoured them — a sure sign that I wasn’t just biased in thinking this was a nailed-it experiment. I highly encourage you to try this at home. It’s fun, shockingly easy, and you’ll have a quick breakfast readymade for each day of the week.
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From the Aztecs, who considered chocolate a food fit for the gods, to early Europeans, who believed it could serve as both a love potion and medicine, not a lot has changed in our centuries-old love affair with the cocoa bean.
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BY TIFFANY DUNCAN On average, every American eats half a pound of chocolate per month (and possibly much more last month with all those caramel eggs and dense chocolate bunnies). We love it, we crave it, and almost all of us keep some variation of it in the house at all times. But chocolate comes in a lot of forms, and depending on the processing it’s almost an entirely different product (think cocoa versus cacao; milk versus dark). And does this beloved treat have the power to make you feel in love? To understand chocolate at its basic essence, we must go back in time to examine its origins. Historians do not precisely know when chocolate came onto the scene, but according to smithsonianmag.com, cacao residue was recently found on pottery excavated in Honduras that is believed to date back as far as 1400 B.C.; evidence suggests that the sweet pulp of the cacao fruit (yes, chocolate is derived from a fruit, so stick that in your back pocket the next time someone tells you to eat healthier) that surrounds the beans was fermented to create an alcoholic beverage. The word “chocolate” can be traced to the Aztec word “xocoatl,” which meant “sour” or “bitter.” Beverages made using roasted cacao beans were drunk ubiquitously in both Aztec and Mayan cultures, but they bore no resemblance to what we think of as sweet, chocolate beverages today. The roasted cacao beans created an extremely bitter drink that was often mixed with chilies, honey, or water. Cacao beans were so prized and revered that they were commonly used as currency, or in ritual sacrifices to the gods. Montezuma II, the mighty ruler of the Aztecs, supposedly drank goblets full of the stuff per
day for energy and its believed aphrodisiacal qualities. But it wasn’t until it was brought back to Spain in the 16th century that chocolate began its long journey into what we now know as modern-day chocolate. Spanish monks tweaked the recipe used in Mayan culture and adjusted it to better suit Spanish tastes, which included the addition of cinnamon, nutmeg, and finally, sugar to sweeten up the bitter drink. They also discovered it tasted better when hot. Soon, drinking chocolate was all the rage throughout Europe, but it wasn’t until 1828 that chocolate underwent another pivotal change in its production. A Dutch chemist named Casparus van Houten introduced alkaline salts to the chocolate, which cut its bitter quality. Houten also created a press that removed the cocoa butter and paved the way to create solid forms of chocolate, as well as making it cheaper to produce and more consistent in quality. Then, in 1875, milk chocolate was introduced by an inventor named Daniel Peter when he utilized a powdered milk developed by Henri Nestlé, a name easily recognizable now. Shortly after that in 1879, a man named Rodolphe Lindt, another name you may recognize, invented the conching machine. That smooth, melt-in-your-mouth quality that we associate with chocolate — especially those packages of Lindt truffles that can easily be devoured in one sitting — are the result of the conching machine, which aerates the chocolate and gives it that butter-like texture. By the late 19th century, chocolate companies like Cadbury, Hershey, Nestle, and Mars were mass-producing chocolate sweets and treats, many of the very same ones we know and love today.
So What’s the Difference Between… Cacao versus Cocoa: The term “cacao” will generally refer to the plant or its beans before any roasting or processing. Both cacao and cocoa are often sold in powder forms, and in many cases may be used interchangeably in a recipe. However, they are not the same thing — especially when it comes to nutrition content. Cacao powder is created from raw (unroasted) cacao beans that have been cold-pressed. Because there is no heat involved, the process can keep the living enzymes while also removing the fat (or cacao butter). Cocoa powder, on the other hand, has been roasted at high temperatures, which lowers the overall nutritional value. Milk versus Dark: For many of us it’s a taste preference thing, but what exactly is milk chocolate, and what exactly is dark chocolate? Milk chocolate — as the name might suggest — contains cocoa solids that are diluted with milk solids, as well as added sugar and cream. This creates a sweeter, smoother texture that many people prefer to the more abrasive taste of dark chocolate. Milk chocolate has much less cocoa content (cocoa solids with cocoa butter) than dark chocolate, which can range from containing 35 percent cocoa content to 100 percent. Naturally, the higher the cocoa content, the more bitter it will taste.
Myth or Fact? Chocolate is good for you: Fact. But also a myth. It honestly depends on the chocolate that you are eating. If it’s a Snickers bar, or something else highly processed that is almost always made of milk rather than dark chocolate … sorry, it’s not good for you. But chocolate with a high cocoa content (usually 60 percent dark and above), or raw cacao, is one of the highest antioxidant sources in the world. Minimally processed dark chocolate also contains fiber, essential minerals, and is thought to lower your risk of heart disease. It should still be consumed in moderation, however, as it still is fairly high in calories and likely also contains moderate amounts of sugar. Eating chocolate simulates the feeling of being in love: This is mostly a myth. When we fall in love, a family of chemicals called phenylethylamine work to produce endorphins — our brain’s “feel good” molecules. However, according to The Washington Post, chocolate does contain small amounts of phenylethylamine, but enzymes in our liver degrade the chemicals before they have a chance to reach our brain. Luckily, chocolate also contains both serotonin and tryptophan, as well as other molecules and neurotransmitters that do contribute to a positive mood.
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Northeastern Oklahoma has a fantastic Mexican restaurant scene, especially in its variety of regional specialties. From tacos to tamales and all sorts of enchiladas in between, these 38 south-of-the-border spots serve some of Green Country's top eats.
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It’s fair to say that Green Country has a church or a QuikTrip on just about every corner. It’s also fair to say that there’s a Mexican, TexMex, or Southwestern-style restaurant on just about every corner too. Some of them are small mom-and-pop shops, some large and spacious, some focused on giving diners a
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fiesta, and others as relaxed as a siesta in the warm afternoon. But what they all share is a focus on serving up delicious food that makes you want to cry, “ole!” In other words, if you love burritos, tostadas, salsa, guacamole, and margaritas, then Green
Country is a great place. Around here, it’s possible to go to a different Mexican-style restaurant every day for at least a month without repeating the same place twice. Then again, there are a lot of places around here that you’ll want to visit over and over because they are so good.
Chimi's 1304 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA 5320 S. HARVARD AVE. | TULSA 6709 E. 81ST ST. | TULSA
Since the early 1980s, Brandon Fischer and his crew have been cultivating a menu rich in freshness and quality, becoming the stuff of legends. For multiple generations of families, it’s been the place to go for aromatic, authentic Mexican food. Every menu item is spectacular, like burritos topped with outstanding, mouth-watering sauces, tacos stuffed with rich and intensely flavored meat and cheese, enchiladas packed with creamy goodness. Bite after bite, Chimi’s satisfies and makes you look forward to visiting again before you’ve even left.
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El Chico 9825 E. 21ST ST. | TULSA
Casual, family-friendly, reliable — El Chico is known for their specials, like the three-course, Tex-Mex for two for under $20, or their Thursday family special, when kids eat for .99 cents all day. You won’t go wrong with anything off the menu. We like their top-shelf guacamole, made tableside, as well as the food combinations such as the chicken and mushrooms fajitas and the build-your-own burrito. They have a dazzling list of margaritas, too.
3509 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA
This charming little restaurant in the Brookside District has been a staple place for over 30 years. And there are many reasons why that’s the case. The adobe-style patio and fireplace create the feel of being away from home. The margaritas and sangria are legendary. And the fusion of Southwestern, Mexican, and Native American ingredients in the dishes assure you that you’ll find flavors here that you can’t find anywhere else in T-Town. And, of course, there’s the unique queso — a rich blend of cream cheesy goodness that is addictive.
El Guapo's Cantina 332 E. 1ST ST. | TULSA
8161 S. HARVARD AVE. | TULSA
Choose El Guapo’s for any occasion, and they are up for the task. From big parties like reunions, wedding rehearsal dinners and corporate events to small, intimate occasions such as a wedding proposal or anniversary night out, El Guapo’s is a perfect choice. Atmosphere is what you get, along with excellent menu choices and drink specials. Whether you visit the downtown rooftop cantina or south Tulsa’s Harvard Avenue location, you’ll be where the party is. Great food and excellent ambiance make any event here special. El Guapo’s knows it, and you will too on your next visit.
Calaveras Mexican Grill 2326 E. ADMIRAL BLVD. | TULSA
If there is an anchor to the Kendall Whittier area of Tulsa, it would be hard to say it isn’t Calaveras. And if there is another restaurant that more accurately represents authentic Jalisco Mexican food, we’d like to know. The molcajete Jalisco, served in the traditional three-legged mortar stone bowl, is so jammed full of juicy grilled steak, chicken, shrimp and chorizo, you’ll have a difficult time choosing anything else. However, if you’re the adventurous type, there are so many yummy menu items that you’ll have something new to try next time.
Dos Bandidos 109 N. DETROIT AVE. | TULSA
13330 S. MEMORIAL DR. | BIXBY
Yes, the name means “two bandits” — but you won’t get robbed when you eat here. Perhaps you should think of this place as “two desperados” — desperate to ensure that you love the California-style Mexican meals you order off their menu. Everything is prepared from scratch daily in-house, including plenty of gluten-free options. Like meat? Try the pollo pancho villa with chicken, chorizo and bacon sautéed together, and drizzled with queso. Prefer veggies? Get the tempura zucchini tacos topped with guacamole, cabbage, sour cream and chipotle.
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El Rancho Grande Restaurant and Cantina 1629 E. 11TH ST. | TULSA
Since 1953, this little gem has been serving up Tex-Mex on Route 66. Anyone who visits leaves satisfied. After all these years, with such a rich tradition, this restaurant is committed to going for another 65 years and more of serving up time-tested recipes that can’t be beaten. Their cheesy enchiladas and top-shelf margaritas are great.
514 S. BOSTON AVE. | TULSA
There’s no other place in Green Country where you can get such delicious Mexican fare and catch an exhibition of luchadores. For starters, try the puffydough-wrapped fried avocados. Enjoy some delightful salmon tacos. Then top it all off with the house stuffed empanadas. You’ll be impressed. Even more impressive is that nine months out of the year, this restaurant hosts one of Tulsa’s most lively wrestling shows, with the season ending around Cinco de Mayo.
Los Cabos 300 RIVERWALK TERRACE | JENKS 151 BASS PRO DR. | BROKEN ARROW 9455 N. OWASSO EXPRESSWAY | OWASSO
With a name like Los Cabos, you can bet you’re going to enjoy a vacation-like atmosphere. Sure, the food is generously portioned and tasty. Everyone loves a visit there, no matter what they order off the menu. But what’s especially fun to love about any of the Los Cabos restaurants is their open patio seating and live music. You’ll feel like you’re on the beach, ordering beers and relaxing with your friends as you chow down on queso and salsa.
Mexicali 14 W. M.B. BRADY ST. | TULSA
If you’re visiting the Tulsa Arts District, Mexicali Border Café is a smart choice for authentic cuisine and tasty drinks. This place is always busy but still capable of seating you quickly, if that tells you anything about their commitment to giving guests a good time. Everything is delicious, and the service is always personable. The menu is extensive, so there is something for everyone. Offering a short walk to Guthrie Green, Cain’s Ballroom, Brady Theater and more, Mexicali is your go-to when looking for a satisfying Mexican dinner before or after an event.
Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant 2534 E. KENOSHA ST. | BROKEN ARROW 11476 S. UNION AVE. | JENKS
With a love for Mexican food that has that homemade feel, the owner and chef of Los Mariachis have teamed up to give Green Country some flavorful dishes that you won’t soon forget. With an upbeat wait staff and patio seating available in pleasant weather, a visit to Los Mariachis is a lot of fun. Try the chori queso, a creamy cheese and chorizo appetizer. Then move on to one of their many styles of quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and much more. Their lunch specials are super affordable and available Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. You’ll come away with a love for Los Mariachis.
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Ricardos 5629 E. 41ST ST. | TULSA
Ricardos is where locals have gone for fantastic Mexican for decades. The owner and his veteran staff know many of the repeat customers by name and vice versa. After being seated quickly, you’ll be enjoying excellent chips and salsa and ordering your first drink before you know it. Outstanding enchiladas, tamales, chalupas and tostadas are just a few of the stars on the menu. Try the Burritolata. Fresh ground beef over a mounding refried bean burrito, with a devilish amount of chili con queso and guacamole, make this an unforgettable meal, much like the rest of the menu at Ricardos.
Also Check Out & Tacos MOTHER ROAD MARKET | 1124 S. LEWIS AVE. | TULSA
Abuelo's 10909 E. 71ST ST. | TULSA
Rincon Mexican Grill and Cantina 6219 E. 61ST ST. | TULSA
People have been raving about Rincon for years, and for a good reason. The menu is reliable, walking the line between authentic preparations and crowd-pleasers. It’s nearly impossible to pick just a few wood-fired dishes to try, but the servers are more than happy to offer their favorites. All the meats are delicious and can be tossed into a burrito, tacos, or some nachos. Fresh tortilla chips get props, as do the smoked chicken enchiladas, anything that features seafood, and the lunchtime offerings, which are both affordable and flavorful. Unique cocktails span the whole range, with some more traditional tequila drinks, and several others with spirits not often seen on a Mexican menu.
Bravos 4532 E. 51ST ST. | TULSA 8010 E. 106TH ST. | TULSA 100 ROGERS BLVD. | SKIATOOK
Campesinos 393 E. MAIN ST. | JENKS
Cancun International Restaurant 705 S. LEWIS AVE. | TULSA
Chuy's 10808 E. 71ST ST. | TULSA 8120 S. OLYMPIA AVE. | TULSA
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Torchy's Tacos 3330 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA
The atmosphere at Torchy’s makes it a stand-out spot to get tacos with friends over a meal on Peoria Avenue. Belly up to the register and place your order, which will be delivered to your table. Choose from a variety of taco flavorings that scream hipster fusion, but deliver in terms of flavor. Try the Trailer Park, filled with fried chicken, or the Crossroads, made with beef brisket, or any of the other creative taco fillings. Their drink menu stands out too, with plenty of margaritas and other mixed drinks to choose from.
Baja Jacks 9045 N. 121ST E. AVE. | OWASSO
Tres Amigos 8144 S. LEWIS AVE. | TULSA
Traditional Mexican food, exceptional seafood and savory steaks have made Tres Amigos one of Tulsa’s delights for several years now. Excellent service is another one of their hallmarks. Their fresh handmade burritos and quesadillas are the kind you smell before they make it to the table. Unusual specialties like the chipotle ribs or the Mexican lasagna dishes are sure to become favorites at first bite. Any of the combo platters, fajitas and taco dishes will not disappoint either. But let’s not leave out their top-shelf margaritas and mojitos. They are just divine and even better the second time around.
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant 3800 SE WASHINGTON BLVD. | BARTLESVILLE
La Hacienda 3114 E. PINE ST. | TULSA
La Tienda El Rincon 213 S. COMANCHE AVE. | BARTLESVILLE
Las Parrillas Mexican Restaurant 509 S. CHEROKEE ST. | CATOOSA
Lopez Grill Mexican Restaurant 323 S. 32 ND ST. | MUSKOGEE
Los Tres Hermanos 906 W. MAIN ST. | COLLINSVILLE
Mi Cocina 1342 E. 15 TH ST. | TULSA
Mr. Tacos 130 N. LEWIS AVE. | TULSA
11515 N. GARNETT ROAD | OWASSO
Neives' Mexican Grill
El Jalapeno Grill
10309 E. 61 ST ST. | TULSA
801 W. MAIN ST. | COLLINSVILLE
Nice Guys Shrimp Shack
El Maguey Mexican Grill and Cantina
MOTHER ROAD MARKET | 1124 S. LEWIS AVE. | TULSA
1900 SE WASHINGTON BLVD. | BARTLESVILLE
Plaza de Toros 12551 E. 86 TH ST. | OWASSO
El Rio Verde
Sabores
38 N. TRENTON AVE. | TULSA
THE BOXYARD | 502 E. 3RD ST. | TULSA
El Sombrero 2001 W. HOUSTON ST. | BROKEN ARROW
El Tequila 5001 S. HARVARD AVE. | TULSA 8118 S. MEMORIAL DR. | TULSA
El Tequila Concina Mexicana 12500 E. 86 TH ST. | OWASSO
Fiesta Cozumel Cantina and Grill 2165 S. SHERIDAN ROAD | TULSA
Senor Salsa 1250 W. ROGERS BLVD. | SKIATOOK 621 SW WASHINGTON BLVD. | BARTLESVILLE 13427 OK-51 | COWETA
Sen~ or Tequila 3348 S. PEORIA AVE. | TULSA 6973 E. 71ST ST. | TULSA 9999 S. MINGO ROAD | TULSA
Speedy Gonzalez 2601 S. MEMORIAL DR. | TULSA
Tacos Don Francisco
Izzys Mexican Flat Grill
4008 E. 11 TH ST. | TULSA
25702 E. ADMIRAL PLACE | CATOOSA
604 EAST SIDE BLVD. | MUSKOGEE
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A meaty mecca for nearly seven years in downtown Tulsa, the renovated PRHYME continues to provide carnivores a cause for rejoicing with its impeccable aging and sourcing, sensitivity to acute flavors, scene-stealing By Donna Leahey Photos by Valerie Wei-Haas sides and an incredible wine list.
For nearly seven years, PRHYME has been one of downtown Tulsa’s ultimate dining experiences. Recently remodeled, PRHYME is even more beautiful than before, making it more than a restaurant — it’s a destination. One of the JTR Group restaurants along with Juniper, Tavolo, and MixCo, PRHYME is a star of the downtown dining options. And with PRHYME’s ultimate dinner experience, you can enjoy a custom menu with wine pairings. “You pick your
date and time, and then you have a phone interview with a sommelier to determine your wine and food preferences,” says PRHYME general manager TC LeRoy. “The sommelier works with our culinary team to build a custom menu.” They check for food allergies or sensitivities and can find something you like even if you’re more of a beer fan than a wine connoisseur. It’s an opportunity for a uniquely intimate dining experience. The availability of this experience is limited. “It was just a fun date night experience for us,” says Jason Reed, who recently enjoyed the ultimate dinner with his wife, Erin. “The amuse-bouche was one of Erin’s favorite things in the world. The first course was one of my favorite plates, tuna tartare. The second course wound up being the absolute best scallop we have ever had; it was served blackened with a horseradish parsnip puree as well as apple and carrot slaw which all came together beautifully.” For their main course, the Reeds enjoyed steaks. “What PRHYME does better than anyone is steak,” says Jason. “Ours was a fantastic rib-eye basted with foie gras.
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“Each course was paired with information behind the drinks and why they worked well with the food. Not only was it delicious, but we learned a lot as well. To have this kind of experience in Tulsa makes us so lucky. There is an amazing combination of food and drinks without pretension. They just hit all the right notes. Not only did we have an amazing meal and drinks, but we felt incredibly valued throughout the entire experience.”
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And it all adds to the complete experience at PRHYME. There is nothing quite like dinner at a steakhouse. The sense of occasion, the mouthwatering promise of excellent meat, tiptop service and splurging on that superb bottle of red — it all adds up to a special night out. And PRHYME has the experience down to an art form, starting with their specific cuts of cow. PRHYME’s chef-driven edge shows in the cuisine they create. PRHYME uses USDA prime beef. “Not many use USDA prime for filets,” says LeRoy. “You can taste the difference.” The filet is the most popular item on the menu, and PRHYME offers four different takes on a 6-ounce filet with chef-selected sides and served as a complete meal. There’s the classic filet, filet and frites, savory mushroom-crusted filet and a grass-fed filet served with sautéed root vegetables, haricots verts, and black currant rosemary butter.
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If you want the PRHYME treatment in a slightly more casual environment, turn right into the bar. The bar menu features upscale versions PRHYME: of traditional bar food, DOWNTOWN like Béchamel baked STEAKHOUSE oysters, meatloaf, 111 N. Main St. | Tulsa or a salmon burger. 918-794-7700 On Mondays and prhymetulsa.com Tuesdays, the bar menu is half-price, open to close. “It’s arguably the best deal in town,” Monday-Saturday: 4-11 p.m. says LeRoy. Sunday: 4-9 p.m.
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“I knew I wanted to source from our amazing pool of local design talent and offer something unique and modern, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything has turned out,” says Thompson. Everything from the accent walls to the light fixtures reflects that modern feel.
The dessert menu is every bit as indulgent as you’d expect from PRHYME. The chocolate pie, famous and a consistent favorite throughout all Thompson’s restaurants, started at PRHYME. It’s a great choice, and you won’t be sorry. At the same time, the s’mores profiteroles, added after the remodel, have been very popular. They’re a classic profiterole with graham choux pastry, marshmallow creme, warm chocolate ganache, and served with creamy, sweet vanilla bean ice cream. Or go with another classic, the vanilla bean crème brûlée.
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While you’re enjoying your meal at PRHYME, check out the new decor. PRHYME debuted its new look in March. Chef and JTR Group owner Justin Thompson thought it was time to give his steakhouse a facelift to keep up with its modern, upscale vibe.
PRHYME also serves New York strip, bone-in KC strip, a flavorful rib-eye, and a 12-ounce version of their tender signature filet. Luxurious add-ons for your steak include a lobster crown, foie gras butter, or seared sea scallops. You can also find an assortment of chops, poultry, and seafood meals like the stuffed breast of chicken or the mixed grill.
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Elgin Park is not your typical sports bar. It has moved well beyond a drab, male-dominated environment that offers a bunch of televisions and a limited menu of beer and pub grub. It may be best known for its thoughtful riffs on New Haven-style pizza, but they also have killer fries, sandwiches, burgers, pretzels and craft beers. BY DONNA LEAHEY PHOTOS BY SARAH ELIZA ROBERTS
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Few things are as great as a day at the ballpark: getting lost in the excitement of the game, enjoying a cold beer and maybe some piping-hot fries from a vendor’s cart, or a big slice of pizza from the concession stand. All you need is the chance to catch a foul ball, and your day is perfect. You’re not likely to catch any foul balls at Elgin Park, but you can get lost in a game on one of their televisions while you enjoy beer, fries, a slice of pie and other great eats. “Elgin is a lot of things: a great pizzeria, a brewery operated by one of Tulsa’s most
talented brewers, Ben Birney, and the best sports bar Tulsa has to offer. It’s not even close,” says general manager J.L. Lewis. Elgin Park has been part of Tulsa’s thriving downtown culture since it opened in 2016. It’s big, comfortable and spacious, evoking the feel of a ballpark from the stadium seats in the waiting area to the stadium lights in the dining area. Concrete columns support a high ceiling with exposed ductwork. The green and yellow paint make you feel like you’re grabbing a snack between innings, while the massive wall of windows lets in all the natural light
you could want. On beautiful days, they can open the two airplane-hangar-style doors for access to the patio. There are 50 televisions hung all over the space, so you can watch your sports no matter where you end up sitting. “We have MLB Extra Innings and NFL Ticket,” explains Lewis, “so we can have every game on every day.” The Elgin Park brewery is set off by glass walls exposing the silvery brewing tanks while a sign painted on the wall reassures you that “These tanks brew strong beer.” Elgin Park’s brews are tasty and refreshing with clever names like Performance
Enhancing Pils — a light and crisp Pilsner with a hoppy character and hints of citrus — and Ride the Pine Pale Ale — a classic pale ale with floral, pine and grapefruit notes. Put Me in Kolsch is a bright and refreshing brew, while the Lou Brown Ale has hints of roasted malt, chocolate, and caramel. Or you can try a nice, smooth, “pub-friendly” ale-like Albion Ale or the Slow Pitch IPA, a fruity and citrusy IPA with nicely balanced bitterness. Alongside the Elgin Park brews on tap are a nice selection of guest brews and in-house specials. There’s an extensive collection of
Oklahoma beers like Hanson Bros. Beer Co. Mmmhops Pale Ale or the delicious Prairie Bomb! Stout from Prairie Artisan Ales. Of course, you can choose such ballpark staples as Bud Light, Coors, and Dos Equis XX lager if you prefer. Beer this good needs something special to pair it with. Let Elgin Park introduce you to New Haven-style pizza. This is some seriously good pizza sold by the slice or by the pie. New Haven-style is similar to New York style, but the thin crust is cooked in a brick oven until brown and crispy. These giant-sized pizzas are big enough to feed five or six people, and
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Burgers and sandwich offerings include The Q (smoked brisket, smoked bologna, pub cheese, pickled onions, barbecue sauce, and toasted brioche), meatball hoagie, Fassler Italian sausage, cheesesteak and Double a Dog ( foot-long hot dog, cheddar, bacon and a chili-ontop option).
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For authentic New Haven flavor, try the white clam pizza made with olive oil, pecorino cheese, and clams. Or the traditional New Haven with red sauce and pecorino. Elgin Park offers a piled-high-with-all-the-meat Meatzza and a traditional Margherita pie with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato. There are also some unique takes on pizza like the Loaded Potato with pecorino cheese, onion, chives, bacon, cheddar, potato, and sour cream or the Mexican pizza with carne asada, jalapeno, and cheddar topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and pico.
Another favorite at Elgin Park is the ballpark fries; hot, crispy, delicious thin cut fries with toppings or seasonings to suit any taste. There are classic cheese and bacon and Elgin Park’s take on poutine. You can get your fries topped with carne asada steak, cheddar, pico, guacamole, and sour cream or enjoy the garlic parmesan fries with delicious roasted garlic aioli. The MVP of the ballpark fries’ lineup, though, may be Fenway fries: those tasty fries sprinkled with seafood seasoning and served with a rich and creamy beer cheese sauce.
“Join your friends for beers and pizza, bring the family and let the kids choose an item off the kids’ menu, brunch it up on the patio — we do breakfast inspired pizzas on the weekend — or bring your date and enjoy a casual, comfortable atmosphere,” says Lewis. “Elgin is a great place to use as a bookend while you’re downtown. Come by before a ballgame for our $8 pint and slice special or before or after Guthrie Green events.”
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The standards like pepperoni or sausage are just as wicked good as the menu promises, but there are some specialty pies you have to try.
that include bacon, roasted garlic, grilled chicken, Italian crumble, potato slices, pineapple, spinach, and even fresh clams.
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the slices are bigger than the plates. Come by any day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you can get Elgin Park’s lunch special: two generous slices for $8. This deal is a home run.
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Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
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Feastsin a At SAKU JAPAN, there are no flaming onions, knife tricks or jokes from a hibachi chef. The presentation and food are straightforward. Whether your go-to is shrimp, salmon, steak, chicken, noodles or ramen, you’ll love their unyielding commitment to great food, service, and attitude. BY DONNA LEAHEY
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Chen knows hibachi. He’s got more than 15 years in the restaurant business, starting at Mount Fuji in New Jersey before bringing his culinary talents to Oklahoma. “I like Oklahoma,” Chen says. “The people are nice here.” Saku Japan is Chen’s third venture in Oklahoma. He also owns Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in Owasso and Soho Japanese Steakhouse in Bartlesville. Saku Japan is a unique space at the corner of 71st Street and Memorial Drive. The furnishings have a distinctly industrial feel to them, set off by the Japanese mural above the counter and the three colorful lucky cat sculptures at the register. Colorful banners and flags add bright accents to the already friendly atmosphere. Chen’s inspiration for Saku Japan was simple. “Hibachi, but no time to sit. Grab and go,” he says. It’s express service, but that doesn’t mean it’s not great quality. “Everything we do is like fine-dining hibachi,” says Chen. “Good quality at a good price.”
All of the hibachi items are fantastic. “Asian people like the seafood,” says Chen. “Americans prefer the chicken and steak.” The salmon is a special treat, prepared with a slightly sweet glaze and cooked just right. The delicate flavor of the salmon is enhanced nicely by the sauce and the hibachi veggies which makes it a perfect meal. If you choose the shrimp, be confident that you are getting a generous portion, cooked just right and seasoned deftly. The chicken is cooked to a tender and flavorful perfection while the steak — oh, the steak. The steak is nicely seared and sure to satisfy any beef-lover’s hankering. If you can’t decide which you prefer, Saku Japan offers a chicken combo or a steak combo, with a portion of chicken or steak served alongside your choice of shrimp, salmon, or calamari. While the hibachi is the star of the show, Saku Japan has plenty of offerings for you to consider. To start your meal, there’s a nice selection of small plates like the traditional edamame or spring egg rolls. You can enjoy steamed dumplings, shrimp tempura, or a delicious crabcake. The crab wontons are an especially good choice. The filling is creamy and tart with a wonton wrapper fried nicely crisp. You’ll keep reaching for them; they’re so good. The fried calamari is another good choice, fried to a delightfully light crunch and served with a pair of dipping sauces. The
spicy tako salad is an octopus salad in a sweet sauce with a subtle hint of sesame. The cheese mushroom, though, may be the standout star of the small plate menu. Saku Japan takes a mushroom cap and stuffs it with a rich, creamy, cheesy mixture with masago and crab, then coats it in tempura batter and fries it crisp. You won’t believe how delicious this little mouthful of heaven is. If you’re looking for comfort food, Saku Japan offers traditional ramen. You can choose from the four traditional broths: salt broth, soy sauce broth, miso based, or pork-based toroniku broth. Each broth is lovingly made in-house and served with your choice of chicken, shrimp, or pork. The presentation is beautiful, and the serving size is generous. If you want to get your chopsticks on some noodles, Saku Japan offers a selection of stir-fried rice and noodles. You can choose udon, lo mein, nutty buckwheat soba, or fried rice. Saku Japan fries your noodles or rice up hot and flavorful with your choice of chicken, shrimp, beef, or vegetables.
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Restaurateur JoJo Chen has helped solve the first of those problems with Saku Japan Hibachi and Ramen in south Tulsa. Convenient and affordable, Saku Japan is excellent for dine-in or takeout. You still have to leave your couch, but you’ll be back home with your hot and tasty takeout while your spot is still warm.
Saku Japan offers its signature hibachi with vegetables, chicken, shrimp, salmon, calamari, scallop, Angus beef New York strip or Angus beef filet mignon. It’s served with hibachi vegetables including zucchini, broccoli, onions, and mushrooms as well as your choice of steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles. They use only the best ingredients, fresh and high quality.
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Japanese cuisine is booming all over Tulsa. Ramen, noodle bowls, fusion — we can’t get enough of it. And who doesn’t love hibachi? Flavorful grilled meats, fresh vegetables, perfectly cooked, hot and delicious. The only downside is the time commitment. And having to leave the couch.
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Whether it’s for a week-long stay or daily care, Paws on Pearl can provide your best friend fun interaction with other dogs, along with caring staff members who will pamper your pet. Daycare for kids is a lifesaver to many working moms and dads, but what about when your kids are your dogs? Are your dogs just supposed to sit at home all day cooped up in a house while you earn the Benjamins? And what if you go out of town? Your friends are tired of you begging them to watch your dogs while you go to the lake. Just accept it. It’s time to call doggy daycare.
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That’s where Paws on Pearl comes in. It’s pretty much doggy heaven on earth — a dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and supplies facility. Paws on Pearl offers a unique, cage-
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“We looked at locations and saw that the Pearl was up and coming,” Toby says. Since the business’s opening, growth has been gradual, and three years in, they are seeing about 60 to 70 dogs each day, with many regulars. Toby says it’s fun to see the dogs who know each other greet one another. “It’s like kids at daycare seeing their friends at the playground,” he says. For professionals who work downtown and have an energetic puppy, Paws on Pearls is a perfect option. It’s close to downtown, and the pups get to run around in a fun, cage-free environment. Instead of pet owners going home to a dog that has been cooped up for 10 hours, they pick up a happy, worn out pup. “If the dogs have been playing all day, they go home exhausted. And the owners are happy,” Toby says.
In case you haven’t figured it out yet, Paws on Pearls is just doggone fun. If you’re lucky, your dog might even end up being featured as a dog of the month on their website.
While the dogs are chillin’ in their respective rooms, they can enjoy their favorite cartoon. That’s right … each room has a television, in case your dog is accustomed to watching Netflix throughout the day. “These dogs are living the doggy dream,” Toby says. Aside from boarding and doggy daycare, you can also get your dog groomed and pick up all kinds of dog products at Paws on Pearl. Paws on Pearl is dedicated to providing top quality care for dogs in a happy, healthy environment where dogs and dog owners will be given personal attention at all times.
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You’ll find high quality, healthy, locallysourced and socially-conscious products there. They even have a chew and treat bar that will leave your dog begging for more. Anytime you walk along Brookside or Cherry Street, it’s clear that Tulsa is going
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Since the facility is cage-free, Paws on Pearl is careful to separate the dogs accordingly, and there are different rooms for older, small, medium and large dogs. While there is not currently an outdoor area, planning for such a space is in the works, Toby says.
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If your dog is boarded overnight, you can rest assured that your furry friend will still receive attention if needed at 2 a.m., since a staff member is on site 24/7.
to the dogs. You can find dogs dining with their owners on outdoor patios and even inside local bars and breweries. With this ever-growing population of dogs, it’s a good thing there’s a place like Paws on Pearls we can rely on to care for our treasured furry family members.
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Toby and Joy Toburen opened Paws on Pearls in March 2016. After working in the dog daycare and boarding business for a decade in Washington, D.C., Toby felt like he was ready to launch a dog care business of his own.
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THE CASTLE ON SUNSET: LIFE, DEATH, LOVE, ART, AND SCANDAL AT HOLLYWOOD’S CHATEAU MARMONT BY SHAWN LEVY
For 90 years, Hollywood’s brightest stars have favored the Chateau Marmont as a home away from home — Jean Harlow took lovers during her third honeymoon there; director Nicholas Ray slept with his 16-year-old Rebel Without a Cause star Natalie Wood; Anthony Perkins and Tab Hunter met poolside and began a secret affair; and John Belushi suffered a fatal overdose in a private bungalow. Shawn Levy recounts some of the wild celebrations and scandalous liaisons, creative breakthroughs and marital breakdowns, and births and deaths that have taken place there.
THE SEVEN OR EIGHT DEATHS OF STELLA FORTUNE BY JULIET GRAMES
Stella Fortune’s childhood is full of strange, life-threatening moments where ordinary situations like cooking eggplant or feeding the pigs inexplicably take lethal turns. Even Stella’s mother is convinced that her daughter is cursed. In her rugged Italian village, Stella uses her peculiar toughness to protect her baby sister, Tina, from life’s harshest realities. But when the Fortunas immigrate to America on the cusp of World War II, Stella and Tina must come of age in a hostile new world with strict expectations.
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Khai Diep thinks he’s defective. His family knows better. His autism means he processes emotions differently. When he steadfastly avoids relationships, his mother returns to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride — Esme Tran, who has been living in the slums. She can’t turn down the opportunity to go to America and meet a potential husband. But seducing Khai, however, doesn’t go as planned.
Dr. Kate English is heiress to a vast fortune, with a life anyone would envy. But all that changes the night Kate’s mother, Lily, is brutally murdered. Kate’s grief turns to horror when she receives an anonymous text: “You think you’re sad now, wait. By the time I’m finished with you, you’ll wish you had been buried today.”
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DRAWING HOME
THE GIRL HE BY JAMIE BRENNER USED TO KNOW MAY 7
YOU, ME, AND THE SEA
BY MEG DONOHUE
EVERY TOOL’S A HAMMER
I AIN’T DOIN’ IT
MAY 7
Comedian Land shines a light on the occasional ridiculousness of life through a series of hilarious essays.
BY ADAM SAVAGE
The Mythbusters star chronicles his life and productive obsessions. He reminds readers they have permission to grab hold of the things they’re interested in.
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Merrow Shawe is haunted by the mystery of her mother’s death and the cruelty of her older brother. When she meets Amir, Merrow is immediately drawn to him. But when tragedy strikes, Merrow questions whether Amir is the person she believed him to be.
HOW WE DISAPPEARED
BY JING-JING LEE MAY 7
A beautiful, stunningly ambitious novel set in World War II Singapore about a woman who survived the Japanese occupation and a man who thought he had lost everything.
When one of Sag Harbor’s most famous residents, artist Henry Wyatt, dies suddenly, Emma learns he has mysteriously left his home to her teenage daughter, Penny. As Emma battles with Henry’s friend Bea for the house, they are forced to confront the past while facing a future that challenges everything they believe.
BY TRACEY GARVIS GRAVES MAY 7
Anxious in social situations, Annika prefers the quiet solitude of playing chess. Then Jonathan joins the chess club and loses his first game — and his heart — to her. What follows is a tumultuous yet tender love affair that withstands everything except the unforeseen tragedy that forces them apart.
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When Amalie’s bed-and-breakfast guest, Dr. Norman Pickwell, is murdered, investigator Matthias Jones arrives to figure out what happened. Matthias’ investigation leads him to Amalie’s front door. The attraction between them is intense, but also dangerous.
BY CHRIS PAVONE
American expat Kate Moore, her husband Dexter, and tech CEO Hunter Forsyth all expect to have a typical day along the Seine. But a terrorist threat in the crowded courtyard of the world’s largest museum risks all their lives and turns their world upside down.
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Roger is skilled with words. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story. His twin, Dodger, is obsessed with numbers and relates to the world through math. Roger and Dodger aren’t exactly human, and they aren’t gods either. They were created by Reed, a skilled alchemist with a plan to raise the twins to the highest power and to ascend with them and claim their authority as his own.
IT’S GREAT TO SUCK AT SOMETHING BY KAREN RINALDI
When was the last time you tried something new? The key to a more abundant life is finding something to suck at. Doing something even though we don’t do it correctly is essential for our health and sanity. Rinaldi looks at how sucking at something rewires our brain in positive ways, helps us cultivate grit, and inspires us to find joy in the process, without obsessing about the destination.
A IS FOR ELIZABETH
THE KINGDOM
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Ana is one of seven Fantasists, beautiful “princesses” engineered to make dreams come true. When she meets park employee Owen, Ana experiences emotions beyond her programming including, for the first time, love. But the fairytale becomes a nightmare when Ana is accused of murdering Owen, igniting the trial of the century.
Elizabeth’s second-grade project to make a poster of her name isn’t easy. The name Elizabeth has a bazillion letters in it, while the name Anna has only four letters. Plus, Anna’s first letter is A, which is also the first letter of the alphabet. But Anna can’t always be first. Elizabeth must make more than a poster. She also makes some critical choices about fairness, rules, speaking up, and glue.
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AGAIN, BUT BETTER STORM CURSED BY PATRICIA BRIGGS MAY 7
Mercedes is a car mechanic, a coyote shapeshifter, and the mate of the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack. When she takes responsibility for the safety of citizens who live in her territory, it means danger, especially with death on the prowl.
LAST TANGO IN CYBERSPACE
BY STEVEN KOTLER MAY 14
Lion Zorn can spot cultural shifts and trends before they happen. It’s a useful skill for Arctic Pharmaceuticals. But when a routine job leads to the discovery of a gruesome murder, Lion finds himself neckdeep in a world of eco-assassins, soul hackers and consciousness terrorists.
LIFE AFTER SUICIDE
BY JENNIFER ASHTON MAY 7
LET LOVE HAVE THE LAST WORD BY COMMON MAY 7
Touching on God, When her exself-love, partners, husband killed children, family, himself soon after and community, their divorce, Common explores Ashton’s world the core tenets — and that of her of love to help children — was others understand shattered. She what it means to offers solace to receive and, most others as she important, to give explores a subject love. While there’s that’s been taboo no quick remedy for for far too long, all of the hurt in the providing support, world, love — for information, and yourself and others comfort for those — is where the attempting to make healing begins. sense of their loss.
BY CHRISTINE RICCIO
AURORA RISING
BY AMIE KAUFMAN AND JAY KRISTOFF MAY 7
Trapped in cryoCollege student sleep for two Shane signs up centuries, Aurora for a semester is a girl out of abroad in London, time. But she could determined to make be the catalyst friends, pursue which starts a war boys, and find millions of years adventure. Soon, in the making. She she is faced with and her rescuer, the complicated Tyler, and his space realities of living squad of misfits outside her bubble, may be the last and when selfhope for the galaxy. doubt sneaks in, her new life starts to fall apart. MAY 7
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Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls. Zuri knows it’s beautiful. When her daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he loves his Zuri, and he’ll do anything to make her — and her hair — happy.
SPLAT THE CAT AND THE LEMONADE STAND
BY ROB SCOTTON MAY 7
School’s out, and Splat can’t wait to visit the waterpark. But first, he needs to make some money selling lemonade. When Spike opens another lemonade stand across the street, Splat is going to have to think fast to beat his rival.
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A psychological thriller about a young married couple that buys a beautiful Napa Valley house on several acres of land only to find that the man they bought it from refuses to let go of the property.
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A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New
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Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
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CAST: DENNIS QUAID, MICHAEL EALY, MEAGAN GOOD RATING: PG-13
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CAST: SETH ROGEN, CHARLIZE THERON, O’SHEA JACKSON JR. RATING: NR
UGLYDOLLS
CAST: NICHOLAS HOULT, LILY COLLINS, COLM MEANEY RATING: PG-13
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Fred Flarsky, an unemployed journalist, battered by his misfortune and selfdestructive ways, courts his childhood love interest and former babysitter, who is now one of the most powerful and unattainable women on Earth.
MAY 3
Moxy and her UglyDoll friends travel to the other side of the mountain where Uglyville nestles and finds the town of Perfection, a place where everyone is perfect. There they encounter Lou, who gathers recruits to train for perfection and ultimately see a child in the real world. Eventually, the UglyDolls learn that being oneself is more important than perfection. CAST: KELLY CLARKSON, NICK JONAS, WANDA SYKES RATING: NR
THE HUSTLE MAY 10
Two female scam artists — one low rent and the other high class — team up to take down the dirty rotten men who have wronged them.
POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU MAY 10
Tim Goodman is a former Pokémon trainer and the son of prominent detective Harry Goodman. When his father disappears in a car crash, Tim arrives in Ryme City and ends up meeting detective Pikachu, who was Harry’s former Pokémon partner. Tim is somehow able to understand the detective, and they reluctantly team up to find Harry and uncover the mystery surrounding his disappearance. Chasing clues through the streets of Ryme City, the dynamic duo soon discovers a devious plot that poses a threat to the universe.
CAST: REBEL WILSON, ANNE HATHAWAY, ALEX SHARP RATING: PG-13
ALL IS TRUE
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After the Globe Theatre burns down in 1613 during a performance of Shakespeare’s play Henry VIII, he returns home to Stratford with his wife, Anne Hathaway. CAST: KENNETH BRANAGH, JUDI DENCH, IAN MCKELLEN RATING: PG-13
JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM
MAY 17
John Wick is still on the run following his assassination of a member of the High Table in The Continental, and with a $14 million global contract on him. Banned from every Continental service, John’s objective is to fight his way out of New York City. CAST: KEANU REEVES, HALLE BERRY, MARK DACASCOS RATING: NR
THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR
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A teenager finds love at a difficult time in her family’s life.
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Martha moves into a retirement community and starts a cheerleading squad with her fellow residents, proving that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. CAST: DIANE KEATON, JACKI WEAVER, PAM GRIER RATING: NR
A young film student in the early- ‘80s becomes romantically involved with a complicated and untrustworthy man. CAST: HONOR SWINTON, TOM BURKE, TILDA SWINTON RATING: R
A DOG’S JOURNEY MAY 17
A dog finds the meaning of his existence through the lives of the humans he meets. CAST: JOSH GAD, DENNIS QUAID, MARG HELGENBERGER RATING: NR
SHOWTIME S THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM VARIOUS SHOWTIMES A testament to the immense complexity of nature, The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. AMAZING GRACE VARIOUS SHOWTIMES Concert footage from 1972 of Aretha Franklin performing songs from her best-selling gospel album at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. SUNSET OPENS MAY 3 A young girl grows up to become a strong and fearless woman in Budapest before World War I. (In Hungarian and German with English subtitles.) WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY OPENS MAY 10 This Victorian dramedy re-imagines the personal life of 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. It destabilizes the widely held perception that she was a reclusive spinster by showcasing her “hidden persona,” a lively and comedic personality who was romantically involved with her best friend/sister-in-law. MEAN GIRLS MAY 10-11 Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. OUR HOSPITALITY (1923) MAY 11 Buster Keaton stars as a man who returns to his Appalachian homestead, falls in love with a young woman and consequently faces family troubles. WRESTLE MAY 13 An intimate, inspiring coming-of-age portrait of the wrestling team at Huntsville’s J.O. Johnson High School, which has been on Alabama’s failing schools list for many years. As they fight their way toward the state championship, wrestlers Jailen, Jamario, Teague, and Jaquan each face injustices and challenges on and off the mat, together grappling with obstacles that jeopardize their success while their coach wades into the complexities of class and race in the South. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR MAY 22 When an accident miraculously gives a boy an incredibly powerful pitching arm, he becomes a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. MEETING GORBACHEV OPENS MAY 24 Biographical documentary film directed by Werner Herzog and André Singer about the life of Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union. THE WHITE CROW OPEN MAY 24 Directed by and co-starring Ralph Fiennes, this film was inspired by the book Rudolf Nureyev: The Life by Julie Kavanaugh. The drama charts the iconic dancer’s famed defection from the Soviet Union to the West in 1961, despite KGB efforts to stop him. JIMI HENDRIX: ELECTRIC CHURCH MAY 28 This documentary unveils previously unseen footage of Jimi Hendrix’s seminal performance at the 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival playing his greatest hits in front of 300,000 people. With interviews from Hendrix and fellow musicians, including Paul McCartney and Mitch Mitchell, the insight they provide casts a new light into the musician’s personality and genius at the juncture of this essential cultural gathering, hailed as the Southern Woodstock. Check Circle Cinema website for times, costs, additional events and more details. Release dates, showings and ratings are subject to change.
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Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small town somewhere in America, these two people will try to find love while trying not to get lost in each other’s stuff.
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
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CAST: JOHN LITHGOW, BLYTHE DANNER, DEREK CECIL RATING: PG-13
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When a street urchin finds a lamp with a genie inside, he uses the lamp to turn himself into a prince to win the heart of a beautiful princess. But an evil vizier is after the lamp too.
MAY 24
CAST: ELIZABETH BANKS, DAVID DENMAN, JACKSON A. DUNN RATING: NR
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MAY 24
Two academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. CAST: KAITLYN DEVER, BEANIE FELDSTEIN, NOAH GALVIN RATING: NR
CAST: WILL SMITH, MENA MASSOUD, NAOMI SCOTT RATING: NR
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CAST: BRAD PITT, TOMMY LEE JONES, RUTH NEGGA RATING: NR
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The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the threeheaded King Ghidorah. CAST: KYLE CHANDLER, VERA FARMIGA, MILLIE BOBBY BROWN RATING: PG-13
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A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. When the kids think their luck couldn’t get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host. CAST: OCTAVIA SPENCER, JULIETTE LEWIS, LUKE EVANS RATING: R
AD ASTRA Astronaut Roy McBride travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet.
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A musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. CAST: TARON EGERTON, JAMIE BELL, BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD RATING: NR
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