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The toughest men on dirt are bringing Oklahoma nonstop, edge-of-your-seat thrills and spills when No. 1 ranked Joao Ricardo Vieira and the other PBR competitors battle 2,000-pound opponents during the most harrowing eight seconds in sports at the BOK Center (Aug. 14-15) during the Express Employment Professionals Classic. And after the event each night, head downtown to Legends (see page 58) for a great time with tunes, dancing and drinks. Preview PBR cover girl and Legends photo shoot winner Lauren Kinnebrew. Photo by Bill Roper.

70 FEATURES ROUND TABLE REVELRY | 24 While Spamalot features iconic scenes from the Holy Grail movie (as well as shout-outs to other Monty Python hits) and maintains the same very-British comedic tone throughout, it ultimately follows its own story.

CHEAP EATS | 30 Looking to grab a meal without breaking your budget? Check out our list of super tasty restaurants that offer the majority of their menu for $10 or less. WELL-BEING UNDER THE SUN | 37 Get your mind, body and soul back on track at the I AM Yoga festival, which aims to harness the power of celebration, wellness, and love to create happier, healthier Tulsans. BRAWL OF THE WILD | 52 Top-ranked Joao Ricardo Vieira enters the PBR tour stop at the BOK Center with a sizable lead in the world standing. But with more than 85, eightsecond brawls over two nights, there will be plenty of opportunities for bull riders to chase him down. RAISING THE BAR | 59 Taking the party in a new direction downtown, Legends spins good times with DJs, block parties, VIP loft, plenty of dance space and shuttle service to the BOK during countrythemed events.

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SORRY, THEY’RE OPEN | 62 With irreverent charm and one of the most unique conversation-starting atmospheres in the area, the Mercury Lounge offers plenty of rowdy fun and incredible local, regional, national and international musical acts to everyone from lawyers and students to stay-at-home moms and punks. RETURN TO FORM? | 66 Can the state’s big three improve on a dreadful 17-21 combined record from a year ago, or will they again resemble the Walking Dead by the time Halloween rolls around? FALL UNDER A SAVORY SPELL | 70 With its Caribbeaninspired eats and drinks, Hibiscus is the place where flavor meets party, dining meets dancing, and the celebration of island culture really comes alive on Brookside. GETTING CREATIVE WITH A CLASSIC | 74 Whether you’re stopping by for lunch, dinner or dancing by some caves late into the night, the Rio is an ideal place for fun and great Mexican food. JUST ROLLING ALONG | 78 Homemade rolls may have helped Shiloh’s gain fame, but it’s the generationsold recipes that add a luscious layer of goodness to its homestyle offerings.

HOPE FLOATS | 82 Cardboard boats, powered by imagination and just the right amount of duct tape, try to stay afloat while raising money for needy children during the River Rumba Regatta. WATER YOU WAITING FOR? | 86 Breathtaking views, serene swimming beaches and endless thrills are just a few of the things awaiting you at Grand Lake. But water isn’t the only reason it’s so popular with visitors.

COME SAVE AWAY | 90 At Just Between Friends events, you can save some serious cash on gently-used clothing, toys and various other children’s items while also establishing new relationships.

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For dinner we headed over to El Chico and split an entree, which was just enough for both of us. It was two chicken and spinach enchiladas topped with sour cream sauce served with rice and beans on the side. It really hit the spot after walking around at the museum. Cost: $9.54

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Our first stop was the Tulsa Air and Space Museum across from the zoo. It was my first time to visit there, and I was impressed with all the airplane machinery and information they had about the history of it all. We also got to see a planetarium show about black holes voiced by Liam Neeson. It was a cool experience. Cost: $32.56

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For our last stop of the first day, we decided to hit up a famous tourist attraction—the Blue Whale. It’s the cutest thing and gives you the option to climb up inside it where there’s an “attic” with holes on the sides to look out onto the pond. We climbed to the top of the tail and got a better view of things. Though it is no longer used as a swimming area, it’s still visited for weddings and birthday parties.

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On the second half of our journey, we ventured to Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, founded and owned by Frank Phillips. Upon entering, there’s a scenic route to get to the museum, abundant in various wildlife such as buffalo, ostrich, llamas and so much more. The museums are filled with artifacts and history of the Native American culture, and also a petting zoo for the children (and teenagers) who want to get more close and personal with the friendly animals they have available to touch. Cost: $20

For our last stop, we went for sushi at Fuji, an Asian cuisine restaurant. I had the Philadelphia roll that consists of salmon, avocado and cream cheese, while my friend had a hurricane roll. Both were amazing. For dessert she got vanilla ice cream while I went with fried chocolate ice cream, which was more than enough. The service was great; we were very satisfied.

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happenings AUGUST

Aaron Lewis | Aug. 6

Leon Russell | Aug. 6

Charli XCX | Aug. 7

PBR | Aug. 14-15

Powwow of Champions Aug. 14-16

Whitesnake | Aug. 13

Gary Allen | Aug. 20

AUG. 1

Camp OK Sequoyah State Park (Hulbert) Even if you’re a regular visitor to Oklahoma’s state parks, you might not be very experienced in tent camping. With Camp OK, the staff at Sequoyah State Park is introducing first-time campers to the natural environment and basics of camping in the hope that more families will make camping a regular activity. Park staff will provide one tent (for up to eight people), an air mattress for adults and sleeping mats for children, a lantern, chairs and plenty of cookware. Bring 10 August 2015

Steven Curtis Chapman | Aug. 22 any personal items you or your children may need. Space is limited, so start planning your visit soon.

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Pawnee Old Time Saturday Night Downtown Pawnee Old Time Saturday Night in Pawnee welcomes anything with wheels to its car show and exciting celebration. You’ll have the chance to see everything from painstakingly restored classics to farm trucks at this auto show. Bring your own street rod, 4x4, motorcycle or sports car and put it on display for everyone to see and admire. In addition to cars and

Tony Orlando | Aug. 28 motorcycles, there will also be live music and games for children in the downtown area. Come hungry and get your fill of delicious barbecue during the barbecue cook-off.

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Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo Lakeside Arena (Pawnee) The Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo is IPRA sanctioned with seven standard events including bareback bronc riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, cowgirl barrel racing and team roping. Come for a weekend of family entertainment and exciting rodeo action with

Punch Brothers | Aug. 30 performances held nightly. Crowd favorites at this annual event include a wild horse race, wild cow milking, wild sheep riding and bull poker. A rodeo queen will be crowned and dances will be held each night after the main event. Visitors will also enjoy a cattle drive, wagon trails, a chili and barbecue cook-off, trail riding and more. Browse through vendor booths filled with cowboy crafts, enjoy Western games and stick around for a children’s rodeo. Rodeo clowns will be on hand to entertain the crowds during the event.

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AARON LEWIS

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) At the heart of Staind’s loud, angst-laden music are the confessional lyrics and introspective personality of frontman Aaron Lewis. While other post-grunge bands were successful in mining the dark caverns once explored by Soundgarden and Alice in Chains, Lewis allowed his sensitivity to pour freely from his words and often pensive vocals, enabling Staind to strike a balance between heavy metal bombast and thoughtful, melodic rock. Lewis listened to folk music as a child. The son of divorced parents, he chronicled the emotional turmoil in his childhood with Staind, namely on tracks like “Epiphany” and “For You,” from Break the Cycle. Like the late Kurt Cobain from Nirvana, Lewis cast an unpretentious, no-frills image, exhibiting a brooding disposition and emotional vulnerability that troubled youths could relate to.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) The ultimate rock ‘n’ roll session man, Leon Russell’s long and storied career includes collaborations with a virtual who’s-who of music icons spanning from Jerry Lee Lewis to Phil Spector to the Rolling Stones. A similar eclecticism and scope also surfaced in his solo work, which couched his charmingly gravelly voice in a rustic yet rich swamp pop fusion of country, blues and gospel. Born Claude Russell Bridges, he began studying classical piano at age 3, a decade later adopting the trumpet and forming his first band. At 14, Russell lied about his age to land a gig at a Tulsa nightclub, playing behind Ronnie Hawkins & the Hawks before touring in support of Lewis. Two years later, he settled in Los Angeles, studying guitar under the legendary James Burton and appearing on sessions with Dorsey Burnette and Glen Campbell. As a member of Spector’s renowned studio group, Russell played on many of the finest pop singles of the ‘60s, also arranging classics like Ike & Tina Turner’s monumental “River Deep, Mountain High;” other hits bearing his input include the Byrds’ “Mr. Tambourine Man,” Gary Lewis & the Playboys’ “This Diamond Ring,” and Herb Alpert’s “A Taste of Honey.” In 1967, Russell built his own recording studio, teaming with guitarist Marc Benno to record the acclaimed Look Inside the Asylum Choir LP. While touring with Delaney & Bonnie, he scored his first songwriting hit with Joe Cocker’s reading of “Delta Lady,” and in 1970, upon founding his own Shelter Records imprint, he also organized Cocker’s legendary Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour. After the subsequent tour film earned Russell his first real mainstream attention, he issued a self-titled solo LP, and in 1971 appeared at George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh following sessions for B.B. King, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan.

He recorded his first album with Staind, Tormented, in 1996. Staind remained on the fringes of mainstream acceptance until “Outside,” a live collaboration between Lewis and Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst during the 1999 Family Values Tour, blew up on alternative and mainstream rock stations a year later. With only his acoustic guitar as his musical backing, Lewis delivered a raw, anguished performance of a song that Staind would later record in the studio for Break the Cycle. The track carved the path for Staind’s subsequent commercial breakthrough. Staind sustained a decade of popularity before Lewis broke free with a solo career in 2011, refashioning himself as a conservative country singer on his 2011 EP, Town Line. He had some success with the album but before he could capitalize on his country career, he reunited with Staind for an eponymous album in 2011. In 2012, he prepped his full-length country debut, The Road, which appeared toward the end of the year.

After touring with the Rolling Stones, Russell increasingly focused on his solo career, reaching the No. 2 spot with 1972’s Carney and scoring his first pop hit with the single “Tight Rope.” While the success of 1973’s three-LP set Leon Live further established his reputation as a top concert draw, response to the country-inspired studio effort Hank Wilson’s Back was considerably more lukewarm, as was the reception afforded to 1974’s Stop All That Jazz. Will O’ the Wisp, released in 1975, however, restored his commercial luster, thanks in large part to the lovely single “Lady Blue.”

In June 1975, Russell married singer Mary McCreary; the following year the couple collaborated on The Wedding Album, issued through his newly formed Paradise Records label. Also in 1976, the Russell-penned “This Masquerade” earned a Grammy Award for singer George Benson. Russell and McCreary reunited for 1977’s Make Love to the Music, and upon completing the solo Americana, Russell teamed with Willie Nelson for 1979’s Willie & Leon. He then spent the next two years touring with his bluegrass band, the New Grass Revival, issuing a live LP in 1981; although Paradise shut down later that year, the label was reactivated for 1984’s Hank Wilson, Vol. 2 and Solid State. Russell spent the remainder of the decade largely outside of music and did not resurface until issuing the Bruce Hornsby-produced Anything Can Happen in 1992. The album appeared to little fanfare, however, and another long period of relative inactivity followed before the 1998 release of Hank Wilson, Vol. 3: Legend in My Time. Face in the Crowd appeared a year later. Moving into the new century, Russell issued Moonlight & Love Songs, an album of cover songs, in 2002, followed by Angel in Disguise five years later in 2007. A trio of releases—Almost Piano, Bad Country and In Your Dreams—appeared in 2008. Russell’s years in the wilderness ended in 2010 when longtime admirer Elton John contacted the pianist about recording a duet album. Produced by T-Bone Burnett, the 2010 album The Union was greeted by strong reviews and sales, reviving Russell’s career in a single stroke. After playing a joint tour with John, Russell returned to the road solo and eventually got around to recording a solo comeback called Life Journey, which appeared in April 2014.

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CHARLI XCX

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) The nom de pop of Charlotte Aitchison, Charli XCX mixes influences and inspirations as diverse as the Spice Girls, Kate Bush, Lil Wayne, Quentin Tarantino and Twin Peaks into moody yet catchy pop. She began making music at an early age while growing up in Hertfordshire, England, and released a pair of singles, 2008’s “Emelline/Art Bitch” and “!Franchesckaar!,” while still in her teens. She also recorded her first album that year, which she sold at concerts although it never saw an official release. Three years later she returned with a slew of new material, including the singles “Stay Away” and “Nuclear Seasons.” Her first original mixtape, Heartbreaks and Earthquakes, arrived in May 2012 and was followed by her U.S. debut EP, You’re the One, and another mixtape, Super Ultra. She scored another hit that year when she appeared on the Icona Pop single “I Love It,” which she co-wrote. Early in 2013, the single “You (Ha Ha Ha)” arrived shortly before Charli XCX’s full-length debut, True Romance, dropped that April. Though the album earned critical acclaim, Aitchison was already at work on her third full-length later that year, working with collaborators as diverse as Weezer, Stargate, and Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij and issuing the single “Superlove” in December.

However, her big break came the following year, when she collaborated with Iggy Azalea on the single “Fancy.” Released in February 2014, the song became both artists’ first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 that May. That month, XCX released another single, “Boom Clap,” which introduced a more streamlined, accessible sound. Featured on the soundtrack to the film adaptation of the young adult novel The Fault in Our Stars, it charted in the top 10 in the U.S., the UK, and Australia, becoming her biggest solo hit to date. Around that time, she announced her third album, Sucker. Released December 2014, it was preceded by another single, “Break the Rules,” and a gig opening for Katy Perry on the European leg of her Prism tour.

AUG. 7-9, 13-16

SPAMALOT

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Monty Python’s Spamalot is a musical comedy adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Like the film, it is a highly irreverent parody of the legend of King Arthur and Camelot. The original 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and received 14 Tony Award nominations. Eric Idle wrote the musical’s book and lyrics.

AUG. 12

HERE COME THE MUMMIES

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) While there are plenty of funk bands alive and kicking in the United States, there’s only one that’s made up entirely of mummies, that being Nashville’s Here Come the Mummies. Careful to keep their identities, pun intended, under wraps, the band perform their funk/R&B jams completely wrapped up 12 August 2015

while using aliases like Eddie Mummy, Bucking Blanco, and Mummy Cass. Though they rose from their collective graves in 2000, the group has had an impressive output, starting in 2002 with their debut album, Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave, which was followed shortly afterward by 2003’s Everlasting Party. The band returned in 2008 with Single Entendre, as well as a live DVD, Undead Live, in 2009. Their fourth album, Carnal Carnival, arrived the following year, kicking off a steady stream of releases that includes 2011’s Bed, Bath & Behind, 2012’s Hits & Mrs., and 2013’s Cryptic.

AUG. 7

KRISTIN CHENOWETH MASTER CLASS Performing Arts Center (Broken Arrow) Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth is lending her years of experience and expertise to the region’s most aspiring high school and college fine arts students during the second annual master class event. Returning home to the theatre that bears her name, Chenoweth will teach and assist young stars as they perform in front of a live audience at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. Partnering with the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center Foundation, Chenoweth has refocused her philanthropy efforts to support fine arts and community relations in Broken Arrow, establishing the Kristin Chenoweth Fund for Arts and Education.

AUG. 13

WHITESNAKE

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) After recording two solo albums, former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale formed Whitesnake around 1977. In the glut of hard rock and heavy metal bands of the late ‘70s, their first albums got somewhat lost in the shuffle, although they were fairly popular in Europe and Japan. During 1982, Coverdale took some time off so he could take care of his sick daughter. When he re-emerged with a new version of Whitesnake in 1984, the band sounded revitalized and energetic. Slide It In may have relied on Led Zeppelin’s and Deep Purple’s old tricks, but the band had a knack for writing hooks; the record became their first platinum album. Three years later, Whitesnake released an eponymous album (titled 1987 in Europe) that was even better. Portions of the album were blatantly derivative—”Still of the Night” was a dead ringer for early Zeppelin—but the group could write powerful, heavy rockers like “Here I Go Again” that were driven as much by melody as riffs, as well as hit power ballads like “Is This Love.” Whitesnake was an enormous international success, selling over 6 million copies in the U.S. alone. Before they recorded their follow-up, 1989’s Slip of the Tongue, Coverdale again assembled a completely new version of the band, featuring guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. Although the record went platinum, it was a considerable disappointment after the across-the-board success of Whitesnake. Coverdale put Whitesnake on hiatus after that album. In 1993, he released a collaboration with former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page that was surprisingly lackluster. The following year, Whitesnake issued a greatest-hits album in the U.S. and Canada focusing solely on material from their final three albums (as well as containing a few unreleased tracks). In 1997, Coverdale resurrected Whitesnake (guitarist Adrian Vandenberg was the only remaining member of the group’s latter-day lineup), issuing Restless Heart the same year. Surprisingly, the album wasn’t even issued in the United States. By the late ‘90s, however, Coverdale once again put Whitesnake on hold, as he concentrated on recording his first solo album in nearly 22 years. Into the Light was issued in September 2000, featuring journeyman guitarist Earl Slick. After a lengthy hiatus that saw the release of countless greatest hits and live collections, the band returned in 2008 with the impressive Good to Be Bad. Coverdale and Whitesnake toured the album throughout Europe and Japan. The band returned to the recording studio in 2010 with new members. The band’s 11th album, Forevermore, was preceded by the issue of the single “Love Will Set You Free,” and released in the spring of 2011.

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PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS

BOK Center (Tulsa) Watch as the top 35 bull riders in the world compete against strong, bucking bulls—some up to 2,000 pounds. The thrills and spills are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat and your heart pounding. Every event begins with dazzling pyrotechnics and pumping adrenaline. The event features three rounds, as well as a championship round; the overall winner will be the rider with the highest combined score from all four rounds.

AUG. 14-16

POWWOW OF CHAMPIONS

Mabee Center (Tulsa) You may not expect a Tulsa tradition in its 38th year to have started with the prices at the gas pump in 1976. But that’s exactly how Lynnetta Seward, president of the Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa (IICOT), explains the birth of the club she now oversees and its annual intertribal Powwow of Champions. “My uncle, my grandfather, and other Native Americans in the community decided gas prices were too high (to travel), and they wanted to have a powwow in our area. So, they started the club,” Seward says.

Powwows are an important part of Native American traditions—featuring tribal dancing, formal regalia, arts and crafts from native vendors, and much more. The Powwow of Champions is Tulsa’s only three-day powwow, and over 300 dancers and their families from at least 39 different tribes from all across the U.S. and Canada are expected to attend the event. They’ll come to dance, compete, visit with one another, eat good food, and enjoy the Tulsa community, which is welcomed at the event regardless of whether you do or don’t have any Native American ancestry. Seward recommends getting there early Saturday to get dinner, grab seats, and prepare for that night’s grand entry, which will begin promptly at 6 p.m. The grand entry, when competing dancers, honored guests, and others parade into the arena, is a moving ceremony to observe. There’s a lot of colorful clothing, movement, and music to enjoy, and you won’t want to miss any of it. Some of the traditional dances are competitive, while others are communal. All are striking in their beauty. In addition to the dancing demonstrations, drum music, songs, competitions, awards, and other events, the powwow also offers traditional foods to sample. The powwow also features a sizable arts and crafts mart set up in the Mabee Center’s concourse. Take time to browse what will be an excellent selection of traditional and contemporary jewelry, artwork, beadwork, clothing, paintings, and quality-handcrafted items, rarely seen in one location.

AUG. 21

CODY JOHNSON BAND

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) A country singer and songwriter out of East Texas, Cody Johnson grew up in the town of Sebastopol. Born into a musical family, he began playing guitar and singing at the age of 12, learning to play the drums soon after, and sang regularly at his church. He started his first band when he was a freshman at high school, dividing his time between music and his passion for competitive bull riding.

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Following school, he took a job with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville, where he supervised prison inmates. After winning the Texas Regional Music Award for New Male Vocalist of the Year, Johnson left his day job and began devoting himself full-time to music, continually gigging on the Texas club and bar circuit, where his rowdy, energetic, and passionate blend of country and rock brought him a large and loyal fan base. Three singles drawn from his Six Strings, One Dream album placed in the top 10 of the Texas music charts. His album, Cowboy Like Me, recorded in Nashville, was released early in 2014, and promptly hit the top 40 of the U.S. album charts.

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GARY ALLEN

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa) Gary Allan hit the honky-tonk circuit in California at the seasoned age of 12. Playing in and out of the smoky, sweaty bars with his dad’s band led Allan to follow in his father’s footsteps and start his own band. When Allan returned to those same honkytonks with his own combo, the sound was true Bakersfield country: Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and the rest. Allan spent most of his 20s honing his skills as a new traditionalist country singer. Used Heart for Sale appeared in 1996, and even if it was a bit timid, the album established Allan as a talented performer with plenty of potential. Two years later he returned with It Would Be You. This time, Allan suffered from slick Nashville production, which winnowed away most of his whiskey-soaked barroom charm. Nevertheless, his talent shone through. In 1999, he released Smoke Rings in the Dark that combined most of what Allan did best—dusty honky-tonk, cracked country ballads—into a solid effort that didn’t get too heavy with the Music City sheen. The album even included a rousing cover

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STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN

Performing Arts Center (Broken Arrow) With music that’s a cross between ‘70s-style light rock and orchestrated pop, Steven Curtis Chapman has been one of the most prominent performers of contemporary Christian music since the ‘80s. Born and raised in Paducah, Ky., Chapman learned to play several instruments while hanging out in his father’s music store, excelling at guitar and piano. As a young man, he enrolled as a pre-med student at Anderson College in Indiana. He soon decided to pursue a music career and dropped out to go to Nashville, where he began working in a music show at Opryland USA. When not performing, he was busy writing songs, a skill he learned from his father. One of Chapman’s tunes was recorded by the Imperials, a prominent gospel group, marking the beginning of his songwriting success; many of gospel and country’s brightest stars, including Sandi Patti, Billy Dean, Glen Campbell and Roger Whittaker, have gone on to record Chapman’s songs. Although several different labels and music publishers were interested in him by 1987, he decided to sign with the major Christian music company Sparrow. That year he cut his first album, First Hand. The first single released from the album, “Weak Days,” made it to No. 2 on the contemporary Christian chart. His second album, 1988’s Real Life Conversations, earned him four more hits, including the No. 1 song “His Eyes.” 16 August 2015

of the Del Shannon classic “Runaway” that harked back to Allan’s younger days on the honky-tonk circuit. With 2001’s Alright Guy, an accomplished mix of driving, dusty swagger and slow-burn croon, Allan proved that he was only getting better with age. Its single, “Man to Man,” became the singer’s first No. 1 hit. Allan toured extensively in support of Alright Guy before beginning work on a follow-up album, and when See If I Care appeared in September 2003, it was another solid set of Co-written with James Isaac Elliott, it earned the Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year award from the Gospel Music Association in 1989. That year, he also won a GMA award for Best Songwriter of the Year. Released later that year, his third album, More to This Life, contained four No. 1 hits and in 1990 earned him an unprecedented 10 nominations at the GMA Awards (he won five).

Bakersfield-derived country and poignant balladry. Tough All Over, a top 10 hit, arrived in 2005. A greatest hits collection was issued early in 2007, followed by a new studio project, Living Hard, later in the year. The single “Today” arrived in June 2009 and debuted on the chart at No. 52, followed by the album Get Off on the Pain in early 2010. After a world tour and a rest, Allan went into the studio to record in 2012. The single “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)” appeared in September of that year, while its accompanying album, Set You Free, was released in January 2013. His next album, For the Sake of the Call, which contained five No. 1 singles and earned him another slew of GMA awards and his first Grammy in the Best Pop Gospel Album category, only strengthened his position as the king of Christian music. In 1992, Chapman made a successful bid to attract a more mainstream audience with The Great Adventure, which also won a Grammy, and its accompanying title track video. When Sparrow Records was purchased by EMI/Liberty, they began marketing the album in discount stores, and in 1993, it went gold. Also released in 1993 (both as a video and CD), The Live Adventure won more GMA awards and also earned Chapman a new award from American Songwriter magazine, Songwriter and Artist of the Year. Chapman released his seventh album, Heaven in the Real World, in 1994 and embarked on a major tour. In 1996, Chapman released Signs of Life, which was followed three years later by Speechless. Though Chapman’s albums had always done well on the Billboard CCM charts, in 2001, after the release of Declaration, he began to get even more attention on the top 200. Both it and 2002’s All About Love peaked in the top 15, and his 2004 record, All Things New, made it to No. 22. Following 2011’s Re:Creation, he left his longtime label Sparrow Records and signed with Reunion Records, which released Joy, Chapman’s third Christmas album, in 2012. The Glorious Unfolding (2013) was another in a long line of commercial and critical successes.

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DIRTY HEADS

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Following in the footsteps of their California brothers Sublime, Huntington Beach’s Dirty Heads mix hip-hop, reggae and rock along with that laid-back, South Cali attitude. The group formed in 2003 when punk rocker Dustin Bushnell (aka Duddy B) asked his friend, rapper Jared Watson (aka Dirty J), to collaborate on a project that would focus on positive vibes and infectious grooves. Watson added singing to his vocal skills, and with percussionist Jon Olazabal joining, an acoustic-trioversion of Dirty Heads began playing shows and building an audience. They soon hooked up with producer Rob Cavallo and headed into the studio to record their debut album for Warner Bros, but differences with the label had them looking for other opportunities. Still, the band was able to retain most of its work, including sessions with drummer Josh Freese, along with the late-Beatles collaborator Billy Preston in one of the keyboardist’s last recordings. The finished album, Any Port in a Storm, arrived in 2008 with a deluxe edition following in 2010. The deluxe version featured the track “Lay Me Down” with special guest Rome Ramirez of Sublime with Rome.

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National Snaffle Bit Association World Show Expo Square (Tulsa) This competition of pleasure horse events includes horsemanship, equitation over fences, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, hunter hack and more. Riders and horses from all different classes compete at this nearly weeklong event. The NSBA will offer all-breed classes and pay out in excess of $500,000 in cash and prizes. A trade show comprised of commercial exhibitors and pleasure horse professionals will be available to assist spectators during the week.

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Cruise Night Downtown Jay Known as the largest car cruise in northeast Oklahoma, the annual Jay Cruise Night encourages visitors to bring their own lawn chairs, pull up a seat along Main and witness as endless numbers of classic cars, antiques, street rods, motorcycles and muscle cars meander their way through downtown Jay. Area radio stations will broadcast the event live as cruise night enthusiasts enjoy concessions and live music, as well as plenty of prizes and drawings. Pick up a T-shirt to commemorate the event and head over to downtown’s courthouse square after the cruise to see awards given to participants.

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The song would top Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart just before the summer of 2010. Follow up albums including Cabin by the Sea (2012), Home – Phantoms of Summer (2013) and Sound of Change (2014) did nothing to slow the band’s growing popularity.

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Rock and Mineral Show Community Building (Tahlequah) The show features 25 vendors displaying collections of rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, nature crafts and gemstones for sale. Bring the whole family out to enjoy fun demonstrations of flint knapping, rock carving, fluorescent rock displays and educational exhibits. Children will be thrilled with the on-site games including gem digging, plinko and a treasure hunt. Sign up for the silent auction or grab a snack from the snack bar.

AUG. 15-16

I Am Yoga, Art and Music Festival Centennial Park (Tulsa) Bring your yoga mat and prepare to calm your body and mind with free outdoor yoga classes all day. Visit a variety of booths offering information about meditation, herbal healing, sustainable living, hypnotism and more. While you’re at the festival, get a (temporary) henna tattoo, enjoy a massage and check out vendors showcasing original art. Live music is featured throughout the festival, and there will be activities for children, including yoga.

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Ottawa County Free Fair Fairgrounds (Miami) This free county fair will feature nightly livestock shows, commercial

exhibits, food vendors and a wide variety of grandstand events in the main arena. Bring the children for the nightly carnival and enjoy rides that twist, turn and spin. Take a break from the excitement of the carnival and head inside to browse through numerous vendor booths in the Ottawa County Fairgrounds exhibit hall. Plenty of arts and crafts will be displayed and available for purchase. Take a spin on the popular Ferris wheel, or hit the food booths for corn dogs, turkey legs and more. The fair’s midway will be filled with food vendors, so stop by and feast on delicious fair food. Don’t miss the fair’s annual rodeo and horse show.

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Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch (Oologah) Come watch more than 100 small aircraft fly in and land on the 2,000foot grass airstrip on the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, located just east of Oologah and bordering Oologah Lake. This event celebrates Will Rogers and Wiley Post’s many contributions to aviation. Bring your own lawn chairs, talk to the pilots and see their planes up close. Other festivities include children’s activities like a petting zoo and giant inflatables, a Cherokee storyteller, a classic car show, food vendors and free tours of the Will Rogers Birthplace home and Amish barn. This event is free and open to the public.

TONY ORLANDO

River Spirit Casino (Tulsa) In conjunction with his backing duo Dawn, singer Tony Orlando was one of the biggest pop stars of the early ‘70s, best remembered for the mammoth hit “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Ole Oak Tree.” Orlando’s first hit, 1961’s “Halfway to Paradise,” was written for him by Carole King, who also authored the top 20 follow-up, “Bless You.” In early 1970, Orlando received a call from Bell Records producer Hank Medress requesting that he lay down a lead vocal over a demo recorded by a Detroit-based act called Dawn. The duo, consisting of vocalists Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent, had previously backed up singers including Edwin Starr, Johnnie Taylor, Freda Payne, and others. According to legend, Orlando never even met either singer until well after the record, “Candida,” became a massive hit, rising to No. 3 on the singles charts. Orlando quickly agreed to cut another record with Dawn, nonetheless adamantly insisting on keeping his day job. Titled “Knock Three Times,” the single topped the charts in early 1971. Released in 1973, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” became Orlando’s biggest hit yet, and was named the top-selling single of the year. Long after its original success, the song re-entered the public consciousness with renewed force in 1981, becoming something of anthem during the Iranian hostage crisis as American citizens regularly tied yellow ribbons around trees as a symbol of their hopes and prayers for the hostages’ safe return. By that time, Tony Orlando & Dawn had long since dissolved after scoring subsequent top 10 hits with 1973’s “Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose?,” 1974’s “Steppin’ Out (Gonna Boogie Tonight),” and 1975’s chart-topping “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).”

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GWAR

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) GWAR (popularly thought to be an acronym for God What an Awful Racket, despite the band’s protests to the contrary) are thrash metal’s answer to the more mainstream satire of Spinal Tap. Gory, perverse, and scatological in the extreme, GWAR were formed at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond as an experiment in marketing strategy by several musicians, art students, and dancers.

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The group claimed to consist of all-powerful interplanetary warriors, descended from aliens stranded in Antarctica and initially created from the lowest filth in the universe, who came to Earth to enslave and/or slaughter the human race. All members performed under aliases, the names of which illustrated the band’s dark humor; the main group consisted of Oderus Urungus (vocals, born Dave Brockie), Balsac the Jaws of Death (guitar, born Steve Douglas), Flattus Maximus (guitar, born Peter Lee), Beefcake the Mighty (bass, born Michael Bishop), and Jizmak the Gusher (drums, born Brad Roberts).

GWAR have survived numerous personnel changes over the years, a potential problem that has been mitigated by the fact that the band’s “characters” never change, only the musicians playing them. Despite a decline in media attention, GWAR have also proven to be a consistent live act and continue to record a new album with each new stage act. Musically, GWAR’s early gem Scumdogs of the Universe (1990) is considered to be one of the band’s most entertaining works. Subsequent albums, including This Toilet Earth (1993) and We Kill Everything (1999), have repeated many of the shock themes that gained GWAR notoriety early on.

Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo American Legion Rodeo Grounds (Vinita) Grab a seat at this year’s PRAC sponsored rodeo and enjoy the eight main events that include barrel racing, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, steer roping, calf roping, bull riding and team roping. Created in 1935 in honor of the memory of Will Rogers, the rodeo has become one of the biggest and best rodeos in the region, attracting top cowboy champions from across 20 August 2015

the nation and offering thousands of dollars in prize money. Tickets to the rodeo are available in advance or at the gate. Don’t miss the parade, held downtown Wednesday, or the street dance, held every night of the event. Other festivities will include a calf scramble, Old Settlers reunion, a stunning grand entry, hilarious performances by rodeo clowns and more.

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The new group quickly issued a debut album, Punch, in 2008, which was anchored by Thile’s ambitious 40-minute, four-part suite “The Blind Leaving the Blind.” The double-disc (plus a third DVD concert disc) Antifogmatic arrived in 2010, and was followed in 2012 by Who’s Feeling Young Now?, produced by Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, Modest Mouse), and the Ahoy! EP. After working with T-Bone Burnett on the soundtrack for the 2013 Coen Brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis, the Punch Brothers teamed with the producer to record their fourth full-length album, The Phosphorescent Blues, which appeared in January 2015.

The group quickly established a unique identity as the members performed in bizarre costumes made of latex and papier-mâché, while the stage show itself featured fake pagan rituals, corpses spewing washable bodily fluids on the audience, and sometimes a mechanical giant maggot. Not surprisingly, authorities in several locations didn’t take kindly to GWAR. GWAR are perhaps best appreciated for their visual aspects, which have historically been far more creative than the actual music.

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Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) After Nickel Creek disbanded in 2007, mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile assembled an all-star quintet called Punch Brothers (the name comes from the Mark Twain short story Punch, Brothers, Punch!) with guitarist Chris Eldridge, formerly of the Infamous Stringdusters; bassist Greg Garrison, who has played with Ron Miles and Leftover Salmon; banjo player Noam Pikelny, who has worked with John Cowan and Tony Trischka, and violinist Gabe Witcher, a sought-after session musician and a member of Jerry Douglas’ band for a half-dozen years.

Expo Center (Claremore) Come browse new products and merchandise to find the perfect equipment for your next outing. Products range from outdoor clothes to supplies for noodling. Specialty items include products that will bring the bucks to you while you’re hunting, and there will even be videography seminars to teach you how to film your own outdoor adventures. Look for guest celebrities from hit reality television shows and experts ready to share their advice.

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ROUND TABLE REVELRY While Spamalot features iconic scenes from the Holy Grail movie (as well as shout-outs to other Monty Python hits) and maintains the same very-British comedic tone throughout, it ultimately follows its own story.

ive into the world of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the Broadway musical Spamalot, winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical. Whether you’ve seen the movie 50 times or never, the Theatre Pops troupe will immerse you in this culturedefining masterpiece of British comedy that is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend.

WRITTEN BY: Greg Maus Die-hard Python fans, who can quote the movie from memory, will love the show’s classic Holy Grail scenes, but even they won’t be able to predict where the plot will go—and it will often go right into the audience. Even before the curtain rises, vendors roam the crowd in case you’re on a quest to chop down the mightiest tree in the forest with one. A few audience members chosen by fate will even discover that they are quite literally a crucial part of the noble quest to find the Grail … though we’re forbidden to say how. These divinely selected audience members will share the stage with Oklahoma celebrities—a different one every performance, so no show is the same. The stage itself is set with scenery beautifully reminiscent of the campy, off-kilter animations between Monty Python sketches.

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Through this landscape King Arthur and his knights pursue their epic quest, debating whether swallows can carry coconuts, suffering insults from very rude Frenchmen, buying shrubberies, fighting a surprisingly deadly rabbit, and arguing with an old man about whether or not he’s dead. While the show features iconic scenes from the Holy Grail movie (as well as shout-outs to other Monty Python hits) and maintains the same veryBritish comedic tone throughout, it ultimately follows its own story. The trademark Holy Grail satire of Arthurian legend and movies is extended to parody the format of Broadway shows, poking goodnatured fun at clichéd song types and stage actors’ fragile egos. The knights’ storylines are also expanded in some surprising directions, providing more fleshed-out character arcs (and, of course, new gags), which Theatre Pops’s actors deliver with impeccable timing and energy. Perhaps the largest addition is the inclusion of the diva-tastic Lady of the Lake. You may remember her as the one who granted Arthur the sword Excalibur and thus the right to rule Britain (despite the objection that “Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.”) It turns out that in addition to delivering heavenly swords, the Lady can deliver showstopping musical numbers. Theatre Pops’s very impressive vocalists certainly deliver them divinely. You’ll find yourself humming them for weeks. 26 August 2015

Even if you’ve seen the original Broadway production of the show, you’ll find that Theatre Pops’s cast has added their own hilarious touches (my personal favorite being a delightfully revolting attempt by a mud- and mucous-strewn peasant woman to flirt with Arthur), so you’ll still be in for entirely new laughs. Theatre Pops is a nonprofit Tulsa stage production company that works to provide theater for the community, by the community. Their production of the drama August: Osage County won first place for Outstanding Play at the 2015 Tulsa Awards for Theater Excellence. In addition, they are known for their series of one-nightonly performances called Tinkerbell is Dead, in which actors present a variety of monologues from contemporary authors, showcasing the troupe’s impressively wide emotional range. While nearly everyone with a sense of humor can enjoy Spamalot, parents might wish to show some discretion as some parts of the show are somewhat risqué.

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ith options galore, ads everywhere, and the need to eat three times a day on a budget, hunting down the perfect cuisine of culinary masterpieces can be a difficult task. Then there is the very valid question of, “Will I like it?” When the city of Tulsa alone offers a variety of cultural foods, vegan diets, deep-fried dinners, and purely delicious dining experiences, it’s no wonder the desire for options leaves us empty with indecisiveness and the single desire to just know what we want to eat. Greek? Cajun? Mexican? Mediterranean? Asian? American? Barbecue? Well, if you find yourself in this common predicament, then sit back, pay attention, and enjoy scanning this hefty list of savory options … all for less than $10.

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1905 S. Sheridan | Tulsa Known for their hand-breaded boneless fried chicken tenders, Western Country Diner starts off with a win and just keeps on scoring. With specialties such as beef liver and onions, three-way chili, fajita skillet, and their chicken-fried steak, this diner encourages you to “take off your coat and rest a spell.”

ELMER’S BBQ

4130 S. Peoria | Tulsa Dedicated to offering you the best, Elmer’s BBQ assures quality food for a quality experience. With real barbecue, fresh ingredients, and decadent desserts, this barbecue joint offers fine smoked meats at affordable prices. Try their chopped beef, pulled pork, smoked sausage, smoked salmon, and center cut rib sandwich.

ROYAL DRAGON

7837 E. 51st | Tulsa Imagine high ceilings, a coy pond, and all the delicious Chinese food you could ever stuff into your stomach, and you have got yourself a Royal Dragon experience. Offering both pickup and delivery along with the primary buffet option, Royal Dragon is always a worthy Plan A.

HARDEN’S

432 S. Sheridan | Tulsa Decorated with the best of its Route 66 heritage, Harden’s not only boasts signs and heartland ornamentation, but also serves old-fashioned hamburgers and homemade chili. There is something for everyone including a girl’s quarter pounder, men’s double cheeseburger, chicken sandwich and chili cheese dog.

EL CHICO

21st and Mingo | Tulsa Offering “fiestas to go,” a traditional Mexican atmosphere, and the classic cuisine to match, El Chico is full on authentic in their food, drink and smiles. Standing as a legend since 1940, El Chico offers sizzling chicken salads, mushroom pepper chicken and classic tortilla soup. PreviewGreenCountry.com 31

FAT DADDY’S

8056 S. Memorial | Tulsa Looking for a laid back night out with a hearty menu, refreshing drinks, and a carefree atmosphere? Try Fat Daddy’s pub and grille. They love spuds, they love hot pepper cheese cubes, they love the firecracker burger, and they really love their customers. And their customers love them.

JIM’S CONEY ISLAND

1923 S. Harvard | Tulsa Voted Tulsa’s best Greek food, Jim’s Coney Island does not play around with their souvlaki, yeros, and classic dogs. The menu is diverse, the staff is friendly, and the food is great. Hungry for more? Check out the weekly specials like giouvetsi, stuffed tomatoes, and chicken oreganato.

CUMIN

8242 E. 71st | Tulsa Serving the flavor of India, Cumin influences more than your taste buds. With an Eastern atmosphere, cultural art, and the many colors of the cuisine, this restaurant is ready to wow its customers. With names like Paneer Pakora, Gobi Lassuni, Tandoori Chicken and Palak Chaat, you’ll come for the names and stay for the flavor.

APPLE BARREL CAFÉ

15225 S. Memorial | Bixby 3806 S. Elm | Broken Arrow Even with three chances a day, the menu at Apple Barrel Café will take weeks to complete. From breakfast crepes and sunrise specials to gourmet char burgers, salmon fillets, and country fried steaks, this restaurant will have you coming back for weeks … and you will be very happy about it.

BROWNIES

6577 E. 71st | Tulsa 2130 S. Harvard | Tulsa It’s true talent to think of Brownies when you hear “burgers,” but that’s because they do them right. Brownies’ burgers are top classics, and not to mention easy on the wallet. From traditional hamburgers and cheeseburgers to their famous Theta burger and hamburger steaks, Brownies’ menu is hard to beat. 32 August 2015

MAMASOTA’S

5209 S. Sheridan | Tulsa Offering farm fresh California-style Mexican food, Mamasota’s serves breakfast all day, lunch and dinner. Try the breakfast burrito, Californian, Mexi burger, vegetarian burrito, and steak torta along with a Gigante flavored house margarita and a sopapilla for dessert.

CHIMI’S

1304 E. 15th | Tulsa 5320 S. Harvard | Tulsa 6809 E. 81st | Tulsa Head to Chimis where they celebrate tradition. With traditional favorites all under the $10 limit, try the chimichangas, Mexican pizza, tostadas, tamale pie, carnitas and flautas. From the vibrantly plated table food to the tantalizing aromas that greet you from the moment you walk through the door, you are sure to find more than one reason to enjoy a visit. And as their website asks, if you can handle the heat, ask your server to Diablo style your meal.

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514 N. Elm | Broken Arrow Ever heard your plate should be full of colorful foods? Sinbad Rotisserie Chicken seems to agree. From whole chickens to chicken kebabs, shish kebabs, and tarna wraps, Sinbad makes no excuses when it comes to serving delicious food with a colorful pallet.

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Well-Being Under the Sun WRITTEN BY: Michele Chiappetta

Get your mind, body and soul back on track at the I AM Yoga festival, which aims to harness the power of celebration, wellness, and love to create happier, healthier Tulsans.

s you visit downtown Tulsa during the middle of August, don’t be surprised to drive by open green spaces filled with people suspended in the middle of a downward facing dog or plunging into a deep-kneed warrior’s pose. It’s not your imagination. It’s the I AM Yoga, Art and Music Festival. Scheduled to take place Aug. 15-16, this magical, artful, wellness-focused outdoor event is expected to draw over 2,000 health-conscious yoga and fitness enthusiasts to Veteran’s Park. And yes, there will be multiple outdoor yoga sessions throughout the weekend. But this wellness-oriented gathering also includes a whole lot more fun and healthy endeavors for the entire family. Since its beginnings in 2011, the I AM festival has avidly pursued the goal of making holistic, healthfocused life choices attractive and available to the Green Country community. I AM’s founders’ aim, they say, is to harness the power of celebration, wellness, and love to create happier, healthier Tulsans. It’s a mission that the I AM creators pursue with joy. For two days, those who attend the festival will enjoy the opportunity to choose from multiple outdoor yoga classes from a variety of yoga traditions. There will be vinyasa, the athletic fitness-oriented style of yoga; budokon, which marries yoga and martial arts with meditation; jivamukti, a vigorous workout that also incorporates social awareness; restorative yoga, which focuses on gentle movements to help you realign your body and regain your mental balance at the same time; and more. There will even be a yoga class featuring a musical tribute to Prince. PreviewGreenCountry.com 37

The festival’s yoga session leaders include wellknown fitness guru Cameron Shayne of Budokon Yoga in Miami Beach, Fla., who has decades of yoga and martial arts experience and has worked with a number of Hollywood celebrities over the years. Other session instructors will come from Austin and Ft. Worth, as well as the Tulsa area. Yogis from all-around the Midwest are expected to attend. But the I AM festival isn’t just about yoga. It also offers a variety of other special events, including live music, live art performances, inspirational workshops, hula hooping, belly dancing, and a demonstration of acro yoga, an acrobatic style of yoga that is performed with a partner. And the good times are not reserved just for adults. The Kid’s Zone features multiple activities geared toward healthy fun for children. Among the events in the Kid’s Zone are drum making sessions, mad science, Harry Potter yoga, live animals from Tulsa’s Safari Sanctuary, Bounce N Beethoven, an obstacle course, and more. These kid-oriented activities will be going on all weekend. Those who want to enjoy the art-focused element of the festival will definitely want to browse through the marketplace. This area of the park will include around

50 booths of handmade crafts, artwork, holistic and health-focused offerings. In addition, there will be representatives from massage salons, yoga studios, and other wellness vendors. This year’s I AM Yoga tent is sponsored by Jessica Cummings, a yoga instructor, energy healer, and owner of Sacred Heart Connections. Visit the tent for a multidimensional, creative, experiential environment designed to facilitate healing and wholeness. Among the activities in the I AM Yoga tent will be hands-on art, aerial yoga, numerology readings and various alternative healing demonstrations, all intended to cultivate connection to our authentic self and assist in healing our inner child. No festival is complete without good food, of course. The festival invites food trucks that offer tasty, healthy cuisine that fits in line with the festival’s overall holistic approach to living, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. There will also be a beer tent, because even yogis like a cool drink on a hot day. And there is a complimentary water station available to all festivalgoers free of charge so everyone can stay hydrated. Just bring a bottle from home to fill up, and you’ll be good to go. A festival pass is required to attend all the classes and workshops, except for a community yoga class offered free of charge Saturday at noon on the festival’s main stage. The price of admission covers all the yoga sessions, workshops, and other festivities.

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TOP-RANKED JOAO RICARDO VIEIRA ENTERS THE PBR TOUR STOP AT THE BOK WITH A SIZABLE LEAD IN THE WORLD STANDING. BUT WITH MORE THAN 85, EIGHT-SECOND BRAWLS OVER TWO NIGHTS, THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR BULL RIDERS TO CHASE HIM DOWN.

hen Joao Ricardo Vieira stepped foot inside the Columbus Civic Center Jan. 11, 2013, the Brazilian bull rider knew very little English and had more doubts than confidence in his abilities. It had taken 11 years for the aspiring world champion to make his way to the United States after only beginning to ride bulls as an amateur at 17 years old.

That has happened to a lot of Brazilians— good riders—that have come over and they just can’t ride and run out of money.”

Vieira wasn’t sure what to expect as he prepared for the Touring Pro Division event, but the Itatinga, Brazil, native had heard plenty of stories from other bull riders back home who had attempted to move to the United States only to see the fruits of their labors in Brazil slowly disappear. Most of all, he had seen the defeated looks on some of his fellow Brazilian bull riders who had failed in the pursuit of their dreams.

His doubts eventually evolved into curiosity once he started competing as a professional in PBR Brazil. Until 2012, Vieira hadn’t competed at PBR Brazil events and as he began to find success on the PBR Brazil tour, he started to save his money.

“I knew it was expensive to be here and it takes up a lot of money, especially in the rodeo business,” says Vieira through translator Miriaham Contreras. “You go and show up and you don’t win any money, so you lose all of your money. 52 August 2015

Regardless, Vieira also knew that success was a possibility. There were plenty of Brazilian world champions in the United States, such as Adriano Moraes, Ednei Caminhas, Guilherme Marchi, Renato Nunes and Silvano Alves.

JOAO RICARDO VIEIRA

“Once I started riding there, I became curious,” Vieira says. “I wanted to come see the United States. I put money aside and I told myself once I get there, once that money runs out, and I am not winning, then I am going back.” The eventual 2012 PBR Brazil Rookie of the Year arrived in the United States with $15,000 to his name.

SILVANO ALVES

2015 PBR World Standings 1

J.B. MAUNEY Despite only needing four TPD events to qualify for the BFTS, Vieira still had his doubts. It wasn’t until he went 4-for-4 to win the 2013 Ty Murray Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M., for his first career victory that his doubts came to a rest. Two weeks later he won the Billings (Mont.) BFTS event, and he won his third event another two weeks later in Des Moines, Iowa. He pocketed $133,324.33 with just those three wins. Fast-forward to this year, and Vieira is still in search of that elusive first world title as the PBR’s Built Ford Tough Series heads to the BOK Center Aug. 14-15 for the Express Employment Professionals Classic. The toughest men on dirt are bringing Oklahoma nonstop, nail biting, edge-ofyour-seat thrills and spills when Vieira and

the other competitors battle 2,000-pound opponents during the most harrowing eight seconds in sports. In 2013, fans saw J.B. Mauney conquer the inimitable Bushwacker on the way to his first PBR World Championship; in 2014, fans said goodbye to the greatest bull in the PBR’s history. In 2015, a new bovine champion will emerge and could use Tulsa—the 20th of 27 events on the 2015 BFTS—as his stage to gain recognition and appreciation. A $50,000 prize is up for grabs for the bovine athlete who captures the 2015 PBR World Champion Bull title. Tulsa will likely be a showcase for this year’s contenders. World champion Mauney (2013) will be back, along with fellow world champions Silvano Alves (2014, 2012, 2011), Renato Nunes (2010), Guilherme Marchi (2008)

JOAO RICARDO VIEIRA

Joao Ricardo Vieira

Age: 30 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 70/36 % of Ridden: 51.43% Dollars Won: $506,706.80 Points: 3530 Behind Leader: 0

Matt Triplett Age: 24 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 68/33 % of Ridden: 48.53% Dollars Won: $157,794.34 Points: 2522.5 Behind Leader: -1007.5

J.B. Mauney Age: 28 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 49/26 % of Ridden: 53.06% Dollars Won: $162,022.49 Points: 2222.5 Behind Leader: -1307.5

Kaique Pacheco

Age: 20 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 81/42 % of Ridden: 51.85% Dollars Won: $133,148.15 Points: 2087.5 Behind Leader: -1442.5

Nathan Schaper

Age: 24 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 77/35 % of Ridden: 45.45% Dollars Won: $116,096.98 Points: 1950 Behind Leader: -1580

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RYAN DIRTEATER and Mike Lee (2004). Sophomore standout Matt Triplett and rookie sensation Kaique Pacheco will join the competitors alongside the likes of Ben Jones, Reese Cates, J.W. Harris and Oklahoma’s favorite sons Ryan Dirteater and L.J. Jenkins.

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For two nights the most physically explosive battles in sports will take place, pitting the bovine athletes against their human counterparts—35 each night. After the preliminary round scores from Friday and Saturday are added together, the men with the top 15 combined totals will return for the Built Ford Tough Championship Round. After more than 85, eight-second brawls, the bull rider who has accumulated the most event points during the weekend will be declared the winner. Vieira, the No. 1 bull rider in the world as of mid-June, became the first rider to win Iron Cowboy and Last Cowboy Standing in the same season by going a combined 6-for-8 at the two PBR Major events.

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Under the PBR’s new points system, PBR majors offer higher points toward the world standings, and Vieira’s clutch performances in Arlington, Texas, and Las Vegas led to him earning a little over 50 percent of his total world points.

He earned 877.5 points toward the world standings in Las Vegas in a thunderous performance that put him in the driver’s seat heading into the Built Ford Tough Series summer break. Although the 2015 season is far from over with eight BFTS events remaining, including another PBR Major in Nashville, and the World Finals. There will be plenty of opportunities for riders to try and cut into Vieira’s commanding lead. The 31-year-old won a combined $383,233.33 in the two majors and headed into the summer break with a 1,002.5 pointlead on No. 2 Triplett—the largest lead of any No. 1 ranked rider this season. He also won the 15/15 Bucking Battle in Seattle with an 89.75-point ride on Cooper Tire’s Brown Sugar, posted six top-5 finishes and placed within the top 10 at nine BFTS events. Last year, there was only one week in which a rider led the world standings by more than 1,000 points. That rider was Vieira, who led Alves by 1,033.94 points with two weeks remaining in the season. Vieira says he is going to just try and stay the course as he looks to win his first world title and its $1 million bonus.

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MATT TRIPLETT “I am not going to change nothing,” Vieira says. “When you get to the Finals, you need to go there to win. You don’t care about how many points in the front (you are), but you just want to go there and ride better.” If there is one concern when it comes to Vieira, it is his struggles attempting to ride bulls away from his hand. Director of livestock Cody Lambert believes Vieira can fix the issue, which he thinks involves a couple of minor mechanical errors. “Joao is the guy to beat because he is in the lead,” Lambert says. “He can ride every bull there is that can go to the left. He can’t ride very many that go to the right, but I think he can fix that problem. It is not just a mental block, but it is partially a mental block. There are a couple very simple things

that he can do rather than try and change his style.” Even with the constructive criticism, Vieira is remaining confident in his abilities to become a world champion. Vieira now looks back at his doubts of whether or not he could compete in the United States and can laugh about them. In fact, he believes he would have already been a world Champion by now if he would have come to the United States sooner. “I do think I would have been a champ by now if I came earlier,” Vieira says. “I didn’t come earlier because I didn’t think I would do well here.”

What once began as doubts has now transformed into radiating confidence.

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS TOUR STOP BOK Center | Tulsa pbr.com Aug. 14: 8 p.m. Aug. 15: 7 p.m.

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SILVANO ALVES

Valdiron de Oliveira

Age: 36 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 66/34 % of Ridden: 51.52% Dollars Won: $122,544.37 Points: 1888.33 Behind Leader: -1641.67

Guilherme Marchi

Age: 33 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 64/29 % of Ridden: 45.31% Dollars Won: $123,257.35 Points: 1772.5 Behind Leader: -1757.5

Silvano Alves Age: 27 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 56/37 % of Ridden: 66.07% Dollars Won: $213,921.22 Points: 1718.33 Behind Leader: -1811.67

Reese Cates Age: 26 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 77/24 % of Ridden: 31.17% Dollars Won: $116,346.95 Points: 1627.5 Behind Leader: -1902.5

J.W. Harris Age: 29 Bull Attempt/Ridden: 55/18 % of Ridden: 32.73% Dollars Won: $90,490.00 Points: 1552.5 Behind Leader: -1977.5

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Taking the party in a new direction downtown, Legends spins good times with DJs, block parties, VIP loft, plenty of dance space and shuttle service to the BOK Center during country-themed events. WRITTEN BY: Michele Chiappetta PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Bill Roper

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ulsa isn’t just a part of Green Country. It’s part of a rich country and western music tradition dating back decades. Over the years, some of the more famous country music stars have risen up from the land of Oklahoma—greats like Roy Clark, Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and many others.

And if you’re wondering how Tulsa has incorporated today’s country music scene into the hip and happening growth of our downtown region, look no further than Legends Dance Hall, Saloon and Event Center. Located in Tulsa’s Blue Dome District, Legends opened in August 2013 with a very specific goal in mind, according to operations manager Jack Jones. “The goal is that we just want to throw a weekend barn party,” he explains. Legends combines the comfortable feel of a dance hall for couples who might want to come two-stepping with an upbeat, youthful party atmosphere for the 21-and-up crowds who want country and western music and a good time on the weekends. “We’re the only western countrythemed facility in downtown Tulsa,” says Jones, which is one of the many things that makes a trip

to Legends unique … and a lot of fun. The facility brings in DJs every Friday and Saturday to spin singles from the current charts as well as old favorites. The DJs take requests all night—by text—so you can make sure your favorites get played. The dance hall is over 2,000 square feet in size and holds in excess of 400 people, making it a great place to come and dance your boots off with friends after a long workweek. Legends also sports an upstairs VIP section—the Pabst Blue Ribbon VIP Loft—where guests can host bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Legends can even host fundraisers and other special events for large groups.

Another thing that sets Legends apart is its commitment to being a part of the downtown Tulsa community. “With downtown flourishing,” Jones says, “we’re glad to be a part of it all in the heart of the Blue Dome District. I think we’re a really good fit.” Part of that fit is their special shuttle bus service between PreviewGreenCountry.com 59

the dance hall and the BOK Center. The shuttle runs during concerts so that fans attending a concert can park at Legends, take the shuttle to listen to their favorite performers, and then ride back to Legends to continue their night’s celebrations. The dance hall recently hosted one such unofficial after-party when country star Luke Bryan was in town, and Jones says that tradition will continue because customers love it so much. To celebrate their second anniversary, Legends is hosting a block party Friday, Aug. 14-15. Jones says they are planning to make it a great celebration for Tulsans who want to enjoy a special night downtown. The street in front of the dance hall will be closed off, with DJs performing both inside and outside to entertain the crowds. On Friday night, Legends will

also host a late evening live performance by Drake White, the up-and-coming country artist whose song, “It Feels Good,” is currently on the Hot

Country Billboard chart. White’s performance will be preceded by opening act Waterloo Revival, known for their popular single, “Hit the Road.” Other special happenings during Legend’s anniversary block party will include activities hosted by partners such as Jack Daniels and Red Bull. When you stop by the block party, be sure to take a ride on the mechanical bull to see how long you can last. There will be plenty of prizes and giveaways for everyone who attends, including tickets to the Professional Bull

Riders tour that will be coming through town that same weekend. If you want to try for the tickets for the Saturday PBR show, you’ll have to stop by Legends Aug. 14. But it will be worth it. The cover charge is only $5, which includes both entry into the block party and your very own Legends koozie. And the party at Legends will continue after the PBR event at the BOK Center finishes up, so swing by after the show to have a drink, dance a while, and keep your evening plans going.

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t might be a safe bet that the former owners of the Sinclair gas station at the corner of 18th Street and Boston Avenue, just south of downtown Tulsa, never thought the area would eventually be home to a bar that truly sucks. But it does, thanks to the Mercury Lounge—celebrating its 10th year of proudly proclaiming, “This Bar Sucks”—that is a local favorite watering hole and music venue of one of the most diverse groups of regulars around. From punk rockers to some of the biggest country acts in the region, to lawyers, doctors, stay-at-homemoms, students and cyclists, the bar is seldom home to the same walk of life, which is what manager and owner Beth Mosier says makes Mercury Lounge so great. “Without a doubt, we have the most diverse regulars in Tulsa, and they are the reason most

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people keep coming,” says Mosier. “Yes, it doesn’t hurt that you could stumble in on a random Wednesday and find yourself listening to the same band that played The Late Show the night before, but the regulars don’t get enough credit for making Mercury, Mercury.” Mosier, who’s been with the bar eight years, is a former regular herself. “I was a patron in the early Merc days, back when there wasn’t a functional A/C, beer cooler or sound system. It was bare bones,” she says. “The staff was all do-ityourself types and the regulars were few but rowdy. Hands down, the most fun I’ve ever had.” When asked for her favorite bar story, Mosier replies, with her signature assertiveness and charm, “I’m having a hard time coming up with something you can print, so I’m going to skip this one.”

Friendly and accommodating, but never out to impress those who’d rather not be there, the staff at Mercury Lounge is fast, knowledgeable and masterful at getting your drinks right while a band roars 20 feet away. Don’t go there to have a quiet evening.

Happy hours are something else, though. Music usually doesn’t start until 10 p.m., except on Sundays when bands go on in the afternoon most weeks, to entertain the Merc’s infamously festive Sunday Funday family that pile onto the patio picnic tables, unique tractor seat outdoor bar stools, or into the covered outdoor seating area to enjoy a cool view of downtown Tulsa, a $5 beer-and-shot special or a frozen Vegas Bomb, and the much-needed-in-August mister system. Sitting inside, you’re not missing out either. The bar décor is full of conversation starters and

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tributes to Mercury and Tulsa traditions, like the sparkly sea foam green vinyl booths that used to grace Tulsa’s historic Metro Diner. Flags saluting our country and its military branches hang proudly alongside classic skulland-crossbones pirate ship flags and posters of late regulars who made the bar what it is, created by Thom Self, who designs custom promotional pieces for most bands that perform there. As your eyes continue to wander, and they’ll feast on what may be Tulsa’s most extensive collection of messed up taxidermy. A stuffed coyote sits on top of the cigarette machine between the ladies’ and gents’ rooms; frisky squirrels and a feisty rattler that have seen better days adorn the beer fridge; a bison head overlooks the classic jukebox (whose collection of updated local, honkytonk and country legends is worth a visit to the bar, itself); a confused coyote

head serves as the centerpiece of the red velvet curtained stage; and a disturbingly excited opossum hangs from the ceiling above the horseshoe-shaped bar and has its 10 seconds of fame every New Year’s Eve, when the Merc has its annual countdown to the New Year, complete with “Opossum Drop.” Lowering a dead marsupial whilst counting backward from 10 isn’t the Mercury Lounge’s average set, though. The venue, which has been nominated a few times as best venue in the Ameripolitan Music Awards, out of Austin, hosts live original music most nights per week. Cover charges— when there are cover charges—are

never more than $20, which is rare; it’s usually $5 at the door. The calendar is packed with great local, regional, national and international acts. But there are a few Blake Goodwin, talent buyer and Merc bartender of four years, says you can’t afford to miss. The month kicks off with Quaker City Night Hawks (Aug. 1 at 10 p.m.), a band from Fort Worth that has played at Mercury before and has put on a stellar show. Known for their hit “Fox in the Henhouse,” Goodwin describes them as swampy southern rock, reminiscent of the ‘70s with heavy Memphis soul and blues influences.

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Next up on Goodwin’s mustsee list is The Dirty River Boys (Aug. 7 at 10 p.m.). They’ve been compared to Mumford and Sons and The Avett Brothers, utilizing traditional folk instruments like the mandolin, guitar, standup bass and bluegrass arrangements. Goodwin says they’ve been playing Mercury for the last four years, and are coming off a national tour this summer. “They bring a lot of energy and it’s always a good time,” says Goodwin. “We love hosting them.” The Hooten Hallers, performing Aug. 29 at 10 p.m., are the final band of the month on Goodwin’s short list. “These guys are awesome,” Goodwin says. “They’ve played with us before and this time they’ll have a full band with bass, saxophone and harmonica. They’re jazzy and swampy, kind of bayou New Orleans early blues with a heavy, really rough rock ‘n’ roll influence. I can’t wait until they play.”

Goodwin says Wink Burcham, who performs each Tuesday at 10 p.m., is a great time for a lower key night out. “He’s one of our local phenomenal talents, and just got off a European tour,” says Goodwin. “You never know who he’s going to bring along to perform with him. It could be Jacob Tovar, Ali Harter or Brandon Clark, who performs with us as a solo act a lot. It’s more like you’re hanging out with your buddy who’s playing guitar and singing all your favorite songs.” Goodwin says he gets probably 150 inquiries a week and considers all of them, but knows the Mercury Lounge looks for a specific sound from rock ‘n’ roll to honky-tonk to bluegrass to punk rock, funk and folk. “It’s what keeps us original and keeps our identity unique from other bars and venues around town,” says Goodwin. “It’s important to our patrons, so it’s important to us.”

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Return Form? Can the state’s big three improve on a dreadful 17-21 combined record from a year ago, or will they again resemble the Walking Dead by the time Halloween rolls around? WRITTEN BY: Richard Linihan

f you had told college football fans in Oklahoma that their three Division 1 schools—the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Tulsa—would combine to go 17 wins against 21 losses during the 2014 season, they would have said, “Yeah, right and pigs will fly.” Well, take a quick look in the sky because there must be bacon in those clouds. OU went a disappointing 8-5 and was embarrassed by Clemson 40-6 in a bowl game. Oklahoma State was 7-6 but probably would have finished 5-7 without Tyreek Hill’s miracle punt return that helped OSU win the Bedlam game. And Tulsa finished the year 2-10 with every team on its schedule except one scoring at least 30 points.

OKLAHOMA SOONERS Some say OU may have the best two running backs in the country in Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon. It’s funny how the butterfly effect works in college football ranks. Had Mixon not been suspended a year for punching a woman in the face at a Norman hangout, we might still be talking about Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon as the record-holder for most

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EMMANUEL OGBAH yards rushing in a single college football game. That’s how good Mixon was expected to be. He was supposed to be the No. 1 back at OU, and possibly the country, in his true freshman year. Some say he has the same look as NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown when he runs the ball. But with that suspension, Perine took advantage and one day in November last year, he ran for so many yards against Kansas (427) that his shoes had to be re-soled twice during the game, some say.

Cornerback Zack Sanchez, who was second in the Big 12 with six interceptions in 2014, gives Sooners fans hope that the secondary won’t resemble a sieve this year. OU was the leader in the Big 12 last year in run defense, but for a very obvious reason. Opponents didn’t have to run the ball much when they could pass it through OU’s porous back four. The Sooners were a disastrous 117th in the country in pass defense after finishing 30th and 29th in that category the two prior seasons.

And we haven’t even talked about Alex Ross yet, who rushed for more than 6 yards per carry in 2014. He is as explosive a back as you will see in the Big 12 this year and has been picked by most publications to be the No. 1 kick returner in the country. He returned kicks last season at a 31.2 yards per touch rate.

It’s also no stretch of the imagination that wide receiver Sterling Shepard could be among the best in the country. The slick, speedy, cut-on-a-dime wideout is healthy again and hopes to stay that way so that the Sooners aren’t Swooners at the end of this year.

Other superstars on the horizon for the Sooners include a linebacking corp that might remind people of the 1970s world champion Pittsburgh Steelers’ bunch. Dominique Alexander and Eric Striker both could make first-team All-America with their best efforts. Throw in Frank Shannon, who is returning from a full-year suspension, and you might have struck gold; Shannon led the Sooners in tackles in 2013.

Center Ty Darlington’s name is a keyword in Google searches for top snappers in the nation also. The only question is to whom will he be snapping the ball. The question marks on this team start with the quarterback. Will someone step up and be Mighty Mouse instead of Minnie? To virtually a man, most everyone thought Texas Tech transfer junior Baker Mayfield would be the

SPORTS CENTRAL guy. Then he threw two interceptions in the spring game. Even when he was Freshman of the Year in the Big 12 at Tech, he had as many picks as he did touchdowns. Stoops muddied the waters even more by sending returning starter Trevor Knight, who was no great shakes last year, to this year’s preseason Big 12 media day. If one of them doesn’t get better in a hurry, we might just see Perine handing off to Mixon and vice versa.

might be. He hasn’t played on a team that’s lost a game since Godzilla was a gecko.

The other apparent weakness is that OU lost both starting offensive tackles. No publication has this year’s offensive line in their top 50.

TULSA HURRICANE

OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS Sophomore quarterback Mason Rudolph was so impressive when his redshirt was burned with only three games remaining that one prognosticator picked OSU to be in the Final Four of college football at the end of this season. Others have picked the Cowboys to finish as low as sixth in the Big 12. OSU has All-America possibilities in defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, linebacker Ryan Simmons and cornerback Kevin Peterson. Cowboy running backs last year almost turned the school’s nickname of Tailback U to Tailback U-Turn. They finished 99th in the nation in rushing. But not to fret, Cowboy Nation—there may be a diamond in the rough in juco transfer Chris Carson. He had 1,994 yards rushing last season. If he isn’t the real deal, then another juco transfer, Todd Mays,

If OSU doesn’t come up with a running game, it might put added pressure on Randolph in the pocket. And what if Randolph’s three games, as good as they were, were just a mirage? After all, Knight looked invincible against Alabama in the Sugar Bowl before OU went 8-5.

New head coach Phillip Montgomery brings a lightning strike wide-open offense from Baylor, where he took that offense from worst to first in a hurry. The ex-Baylor offensive coordinator will have to find a way to score tons of points if he is going to try to keep up with opponents if last year is any indication— scoring 119th in the country, rushing 108th, passing 113th, and total points 114th. It doesn’t get much worse than that. If the Hurricane is going to turn this thing around, they will have to count on getting another season from wide receiver Keevan Lucas, who had 101 catches last year for 1,219 yards and 11 touchdowns. It could be a season in which Montgomery has to take some lumps. The Golden Hurricane is almost always outsized and outmanned up front, but this head coach knows how to win. He proved that at Baylor.

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rookside has long been known to Tulsans as a sort of Mecca for some of the best in food and entertainment. Though it is a relatively small area, Brookside is the city’s bursting epicenter of flavor and flair—a definite destination point for anyone in the area looking to kick off their weekend in the right way.

Your choice of two jerk meats and two sides. Featured here is shrimp and ribeye steak.

The variety of restaurant options on Brookside can be overwhelming, however. With so many beckoning menus, it can be hard to decide which one to choose. So in order to narrow down the choices, why not start with the restaurant that won two awards in 2014 for having the best drink and best dish—Hibiscus Bar and Grill. Beating out the other delicious options surrounding it, Hibiscus is the place to go not only for award-winning taste but also for a downright good time. If the sounds of reggae music drifting out onto the sidewalk don’t draw you in first, the intrigue of the bright, paradise-like colors and tantalizing smell of simmering spices will.

As one of Tulsa’s only Caribbean-inspired eateries, Hibiscus isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience of the senses. Drawing on his Jamaican roots, owner Vincent Latouche created Hibiscus to be a place where flavor meets party, dining meets dancing, and the celebration of island culture really comes alive. “The inspiration for Hibiscus was born out of necessity,” Latouche says. “Caribbean food options were sorely missing in Tulsa, so I decided to establish a place for it.” Before opening Hibiscus, people often praised Latouche for his cooking, especially his recipe for jerk chicken. “People frequently told me to open a restaurant,” he says, “so when a space became available on Brookside in 2008, I did.” And Latouche has seen nothing but wild success since then. “I love Tulsa and all of the support I have received. My customers tell me I bring needed flavor and spice to the community.”

Latouche is dedicated to keeping Hibiscus firmly established to its roots, which is what makes it so special and unique. All of the recipes are grounded in the culture and authenticity of his home country. “Whatever I can import from Jamaica, I do. This includes sodas, beef patties, jerk seasoning and other spices,” he says. “And whatever I can’t import, I try and get locally sourced, like our vegetables from farmers markets in the area.” All of the dishes at Hibiscus are diligently crafted with integrity as the first ingredient. And because of this respect for authenticity, customers may be sure the food they taste is the real Jamaican deal. If you are a first-time customer, order the jerk chicken for a true experience of Caribbean tradition. “Jerk is a form of marinade that was developed in Jamaica in the colonial slavery days,” explains Latouche. “The mixture of spices and peppers cure the meat, and then it is char-grilled over an open flame. It’s Jamaican style barbecue, and it’s the signature dish to order.”

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ESCOVICHE WHOLE SNAPPER

Seasonal whole snapper fish deep fried and sautéed with fresh citrus juices and spice.

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Another traditional item featured at Hibiscus is ackee, which is Jamaica’s national dish. “Ackee is a pod fruit that we import from Jamaica, and we cook it with salted cod fish. It has the appearance of scrambled eggs and the creamy consistency of avocado,” Latouche says. Other delicious menu items include pineapple chicken, plantains fried golden brown, wings, Jamaican curry chicken, coconut shrimp skewers, deep-fried snapper sautéed with fresh citrus juices and spices, a double habanero cheeseburger made with jerk grilled ground beef patties, various wraps and kaiser roll sandwiches made with your choice of jerk seasoned tilapia or catfish filet, spicy pulled pork, grilled veggies, grilled jerk chicken breast, and much, much more. Out of all these tempting and mouth-watering options, one of them was awarded Best Dish at last year’s Tulsa Youth Services Taste of Brookside event. And the winner may come as no surprise: it’s the jerk chicken. But Hibiscus didn’t stop there. They were also awarded Best Drink at the same event for their Jamaican Mule cocktail, which features rum and a sweet mingling of fruit juices. This was the first time both Taste of Brookside

awards went to the same restaurant, with Hibiscus triumphing over 15 other excellent local restaurants in both categories. As if award-winning food and drinks weren’t enough incentive to check this place out, there are also specials and happy hour offerings to make your good time even better. During the day, lunch specials are $7.99, and these include many popular entrées (like the jerk chicken) from the main menu, one side and a beverage. Later on, it’s happy hour time. “Our permanent happy hour is from 4 to 6 p.m., with the drink specials varying from month to month,” Latouche says. “Some of our appetizers are half-price as well.” But it’s in the evenings when the party really gets going. Being from Jamaica, Latouche is well versed in the art of don’t worry, be happy, and it translates into all of the events that Hibiscus puts on. “Every Thursday night is Latin night, with salsa dancing from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.,” he says, because what goes better with the spice of a good meal than the spice of salsa dancing. The last Friday of every month is also Soul Night, which includes a DJ and dancing. There’s also karaoke on the last Tuesday of the month from 9 p.m. to midnight. Not really a late night person? Then you are still in luck; Hibiscus also offers what they call Collage and Cocktails, which is an art party on the second Sunday of every month. For $25, you will receive supplies and a guided art class, island snacks and a free cocktail. Hibiscus also offers catering services, so you can bring the party with you to any upcoming event on the calendar. Whether you want to add to a wedding celebration with some grilled jerk baby back ribs, or liven up a

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Jamaican Mule

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corporate gathering with extra spicy jumbo shrimp skewers, Latouche and his crew can accommodate. If you find that a trip to Jamaica just isn’t feasible in your near future, at least you now know where to get a mini vacation: Hibiscus Grill and Bar on Brookside. Latouche works hard every day to bring the West Indies to the Tulsa community, turning the taste of the islands into something local and tangible. “I’m just trying to spread the love of the food, man,” he says. So come and sway along to the reggae beat, sip a Jamaican Mule, try the jerk chicken, and feel your worries drift away into the night.

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any Tulsans have been through the impressive interior of the building that has been Casa Bonita, Casa Viva and back to Casa Bonita. Now Rio Restaurant & Bar has found its home in the spacious location. For years, the space has been known for its novel cave-like interiors and other decorative ideas. About two years ago, Rosa Laura Rosales obtained the space and turned it into her passion project. When making changes, Rosales chose to keep the novelty of the cavernous theme and only spruce up paint jobs here and there as needed. Additional bar areas were added

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and spaces were cleared to make room for dance floors while maintaining the building’s character. Rosales is also responsible for the restaurant’s menu. Before this restaurant dream became a reality, “I only got to cook for my family,” says Rosales. Growing up, she had always enjoyed cooking—a passion passed down to her from her abuelita (or grandmother). Her abuelita passed down her recipes as well as her love for cooking to Rosales, and some of those recipes have even made it onto the menu at Rio. Pozole is one example of her culinary legacy that appears on the menu. Literally translated, pozole refers to hominy. It is

Classic WHETHER YOU’RE STOPPING BY FOR LUNCH, DINNER OR DANCING BY SOME CAVES LATE INTO THE NIGHT, THE RIO IS AN IDEAL PLACE FOR FUN AND GREAT MEXICAN FOOD.

your choice of meat served with rice and beans, a beef or chicken burrito with rice and beans, a chimichanga with your choice of meat and rice and beans, three crispy or soft tacos with your choice of meat with rice and beans, a tamale plate with rice and beans as well as salsa queso, and the gordita plate with your choice of fillings. A house favorite that has a sampling of multiple items is the Rio combo. This massive sampler plate features camarones a la diabla and traditional spicy shrimp sautéed in habanero chili sauce. It also comes with grilled steak and chiles al rio—jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese, shrimp and wrapped in bacon. Also on the tray is a combination of veggies like carrots, onions, celery and sliced avocado.

ENCHILADAS DINNER

Three chicken enchiladas, served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.

Another favorite is the fajita taco salad served with either chicken or beef. It is topped with sour cream, tomatoes, pico de gallo and guacamole. The guacamole is made from ripe Haas avocados and other secret ingredients daily. It is served inside a crispy fried flour tortilla shell to add the perfect amount of crunch. Any of these awesome entrees will go well with any of Rio’s dozen domestic or imported beers as well as any of the choices from their impressive list of signature cocktails. The Auga de Rio is a refreshing mix of Hpnotiq liqueur, blue curaçao, and Sprite. The tropical fruit flavors of the Hpnotiq combined with the citrus of the blue curaçao and Sprite will have you wishing you were lazily floating down the Agua de Rio instead of just sipping it.

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DAY) AND HAS SPECIALS FOR NEARLY ALL OF THOSE DAYS. one of the main ingredients in the preColumbian stew that typically features pork, chiles and other additions. Rio is open six days a week—Tuesday through Sunday—and has specials for nearly all of those days. Though it’s not technically a special, one thing that sets the restaurant apart is that “every day the food is made with fresh ingredients,” Rosales says. On Tuesdays, children eat free with the purchase of one regularly priced adult entrée. Wednesdays feature fajitas— chicken or beef—for only $5.99. Thursdays feature buy one, get one free bottles of Corona and steak or pork tacos for only 0.99 cents each. There are everyday deals like the $5.99 lunch specials that feature six delightful choices. Choose from two enchiladas with

RIO COMBO

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If you find yourself enjoying dinner and drinks here on the weekend, be sure to stick around after the restaurant hours for a little Latin flavored fun in the form of the universally understood language of dance. Friday, Saturday and Sunday feature the added attraction of Rio’s three dance floors that turn the restaurant into a kind of Latin hot spot. Starting at 10 p.m., you can pay $10 to dance the night away. Each of the three dance floors has its own genre of music. You can choose from salsa, hip-hop or bachata (a Latin American genre of music popularized in the ‘90s out of the Dominican Republic). Not to worry, if you’ve stayed through the evening enjoying food or drinks with friends at the restaurant, there is no cover charge once the venue transitions.

TACO SALAD

Served with your choice of chicken or beef. It is topped with sour cream, tomatoes, pico de gallo and guacamole.

“It’s a good idea for when ladies want to go for dinner, drinks and dancing because it’s all in one place,” says Emily Gaytan, a Rio server.

The Michelada Rio is a more savory drink to sip on. This behemoth of a beverage is intended for two. It is made with Clamato, secret salsa mix and a couple of coronas. It comes served over ice and garnished with a couple of camarones, giving you a whole new view on shrimp cocktails. And “it tastes so good, you just keep on sipping, and then all of a sudden it’s gone,” says Rosales. The Mangoneada is a fun frozen beverage that combines tequila, chamoy and mango. Rather than the traditional salt or sugar usually found on most margaritas, this little beauty is rimmed with a yummy, yet surprising, mix of spices that counterbalances the sweetness of the drink to perfection. It is then garnished with a tamarindo lollipop. And for all the pretty ladies out there, or gentlemen with a sweet tooth, there is La Bonita. This sweet treat combines pineapple juice, house tequila and a rim of coconut flakes over ice. This cute cocktail even comes with a cherry on top.

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wning restaurants has been part of Terri Haynes’s family for years. From Cushing, Okla. to Colorado and back to Chandler, Okla., restaurant work is in their hard-working blood. Haynes’s grandma and aunt opened a small breakfast and lunch diner in the early ‘80s called Granny’s Country Kitchen on Route 66 in Chandler. Although intended to be small, the restaurant went like wildfire after people began tasting the country goodness. After a lot of hard work and several years, they sold Granny’s Country Kitchen and retired. In the meantime, Haynes’s brother, Eric, begged her and their mom, Pam, to open a restaurant in Tulsa. After Eric was killed in a car accident, Haynes and her mother became even more determined to open the type of restaurant he had envisioned. And that’s how Shiloh’s was born. Coming from a strong family of faith, the restaurant’s name is biblically based. It is the root word for peace, and the family understands that there is only one way to find true peace, and that is to know the Lord. Shiloh’s is unique in that it serves breakfast all day. One amazing breakfast menu item is the cinnamon roll pancake which includes

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fluffy pancakes that are layered with a luscious cinnamon roll filling, drizzled with icing and topped with whipped cream. From strawberries and cream pancakes, blueberry pancakes to sweet potato pancakes, you can’t go wrong with any choice. One of the more popular breakfast items is the strawberry and banana French toast topped with strawberries, bananas and whipped cream. These breakfast items are not only delicious but also very reasonable in price. All of the special pancake plates are only $5.99, with the popular French toast being only $6.99. Moving along to the country breakfast plates, there is no shortage of options. From the basic grandpa’s special plate with eggs, pancakes, bacon or sausage, and biscuits or toast to the Belt Buster omelets including a Tex-Mex option or a create-your-own, this hearty goodness is served all day. Another tantalizing option is Breakfast Trash—hash browns fried with onion, green peppers, sausage, cheese and topped with two eggs cooked to order. It also comes with your choice of biscuit and gravy and toast. The Snow Cone option is a jumbo biscuit split and topped with sausage patties, two eggs cooked to order and covered with gravy and cheese, your choice of potato or sliced tomato. There are plenty of other choices also with a Santa Fe breakfast burrito and old-fashioned biscuits and gravy along with Grandma Ethel’s blue ribbon winning cinnamon roll.

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Don’t forget hearty country options such as grandpa’s chili and cornbread and the brown beans or homemade chicken and dumplings. Most of these items are only $6.99.

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For dinner, the most popular item according to Haynes is the hand-breaded, pan-fried country chicken-fried steak topped with homemade gravy. Also popular for dinner is the grilled boneless pork loin that is served with two of the tasty sides. The side options include broccoli, brown beans, carrots, cauliflower, corn, green beans, fried okra, fried cabbage, mashed potatoes, macaroni salad, fried cabbage, bread pudding and a few more. You can also choose chocolate Kahlua or Italian cream cake for $1.29 extra. Shiloh’s offers children’s meals that include chicken tenders, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, pancakes and eggs. Saving the best for last are the desserts. Grandma Pam’s homemade cobbler and pies are made with fresh fruit and are available in

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apple, blackberry, cherry, peach or strawberry rhubarb. You can also order a whole cobbler or pie to take home. Probably the most loved item at Shiloh’s is the rolls. They are served with the lunch and dinner meals and two are complimentary. They are big and fluffy and melt in your mouth. To go with the delicious rolls at every table is a bottle of strawberry rhubarb. There isn’t quite anything as good as the big fluffy goodness of a roll with the sweet taste of the strawberry to satisfy your craving.

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here can Air Force One, Starship Enterprise and USS Batfish all set sail together? At Three Forks Harbor of Muskogee during the 8th annual River Rumba Regatta. There are only two limits to what kind of boat can compete: imagination and nothing but cardboard. One of Muskogee’s most well loved events, the Regatta is put on each year by the Exchange Club of Muskogee, Muskogee Parks and Recreation, and the Muskogee Port Authority. “We were looking for a wholesome family event, and the Regatta was a natural fit from the very beginning. Every year, the cardboard boat regatta has grown,” says Brad Smythe,

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two-time past president of the Exchange Club and current board member. The Exchange Club maintains a shoes and coat fund for area children and gives to charities such as CASA, Kids Spaces and the Muskogee Education Foundation, among others. This year, the Regatta takes place Aug. 28-29. You don’t have to race to have a good time, though. The action begins Saturday at 9 a.m. with boat viewings. After the opening ceremonies at 10 a.m, the preliminary heats begin with each divided according to who is paddling: youth, teen, women, two men, large team, or human powered mechanical. There are challenge races with smaller awards, like the Bedlam race for boats with a college theme, races

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materials is strictly forbidden. Violators will be stripped of any prizes and declared to be pirates. Smythe’s best boat building tip is, “Build it twice as strong as you think it should be. But even the worst boat we’ve got is a success story. It’s just as much fun to watch the boats that aren’t a success. It’s amazing to watch the boats that come back every year. Advanced Workzone, a huge sponsor for this event, has a boat that was in the original regatta and has been in every regatta since.” Imagination is king when constructing a boat. Some boats can hold as many as 10 people and participate in multiple heats without falling apart, so competitors must dig deep for their inner engineering skills. Class I boats must be propelled by oars or paddles, while Class II boats test out the team’s survival skills using constructed muscle 84 August 2015

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powered systems such as a paddle-wheel or propeller. Three Forks Harbor—named for the confluence of the Arkansas, Verdigris, and Grand Rivers—is home to the River Center, a 10,000 square foot multipurpose event center and plaza and a beautiful marina maintained by the Muskogee Port Authority. “We’ve never left without a trophy,” says Karen Flusche, who has been a regatta participant for the last five years with her team Knotty Girls. “We enjoy the camaraderie and competition. This is a great community event the whole family can enjoy.

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ith over 46,500 surface acres and 1,300 miles of shoreline, Oklahoma’s northeastern Grand Lake is not merely a body of water, it’s a way of life. Whether visiting for a weekend, a summer, or all year-round, Grand Lake offers a cosmic assortment of attractions, dining experiences, camping opportunities, nightlife allures, charming state parks and paradisiacal golf clubs. The view of northeast Oklahoma from a parasail 500 feet above the water’s surface is hard to beat, and parasailing is just one of many activities offered at Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees in Grove. Although only about half the size of Lake Eufaula, Grand Lake makes up in amenities for anything it lacks in size. With five park areas situated around the shoreline, there are plenty of lodging, dining and recreational options.

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Grand Lake is the supreme setting for making memories. Start with watching your children catch their first fish. A fishing dock, cleaning station and lighted boat ramp make the Honey Creek Area a dream for fishermen angling for bass, catfish, bluegill, spoonbill and crappie. Grand Lake is just as well-known for recreation on land as it is for activities in its sparkling waters, because even the most enthusiastic lake lovers need some time away from the water. If you love food, camping, fishing, golfing, nature, or water activities, you will love this list. Head to the Route 66 Vintage Motorcycle Museum or stay the weekend at the Shangri-La Golf Club, Resort & Marina; whatever you do, you’re in for a treat.

ATTRACTIONS Hogan’s Off Road Park 321 Construction | Disney

Located in Disney in a perfect area for ATV or ORV recreation, Hogan’s Off Road Park provides easy access to a five-mile range of trails and rock structures. From dirt bikes to rock crawlers, this destination not only provides the fun but also the necessities for an overnight stay.

Route 66 Vintage Motorcycle Museum 128 S. Main | Miami

With over 40 vintage motorcycles on display the Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum is not only home to famous motorcycles and memorabilia, but also to an ever-growing Evel Knievel collection. If you’re familiar with Harley Davidsons and Indian Scouts, this is the place for you.

H2O Sports Rental Candlewyck Cove Resort | Grove

Always ready to play like a kid at the lake, but never fully prepared? H2O Sports Rental is one of Grand Lake’s watercraft rental location. Offering runabouts, ski boats, tubes, skis, pontoon boats and wakeboards, this one-stop rental will be your new best friend all summer long.

Riverboat Rides 11350 Hwy 59 | Grove

The twin-decked, 67-foot Grand Princess, formerly known as the Cherokee Queen I, has been one of Grand Lake’s most popular and unique attractions since she was assembled and launched in 1945. Her sister ship, the Grand Belle, once known as the Cherokee Queen II, boasts three decks and two dance floors. Cruises glide past beautiful homes along Grand Lake, Har-Ber Village and the inspiring lakeside scenery.

GREEN COUNTRY SCENE Sail Grand Waterfront 57151 E. Hwy 125 | Afton

Sail Grand’s parasailing experience offers the only bird’s-eye view of Grand Lake. The 500-foot parasailing ride in the air is fun and exciting for all ages. Single and tandem rides are available.

DINING Souper Sweets Bakery & Café 29 N. Main | Miami

Do you believe every meal should end in dessert? We do. Fortunately for us, and all sugarlovers, the Souper Sweets Bakery & Café offers the before and the after. Perfect for specialty salads, sandwiches, and gourmet entrees and soups, this sweet stop also serves cookies, muffins, cupcakes and croissants. Yum!

Carlos Montez Mexican Restaurant and Cantina 395 Oklahoma 28 | Langley

Authentic Mexican cuisine ranging from loaded nachos, taco salad, burritos, enchiladas and a plethora of combination platters. The cantina is sectioned by a door that is accessible through the restaurant or the main entrance from the parking lot. Enjoy live entertainment and great margaritas on the weekend.

Back Porch Café 4404 W. 20th | Grove

The Back Porch is as unique as its name, offering specialty items like sweet potato fries or battered and fried green beans along with pecan fruity chicken salad or the cheeseburger basket. Following the main course with homemade

desserts like carrot cake and coconut cream pie, this café knows food and knows it well.

Ugly’s Grill & Bar 450780 Thunder Bay Road | Afton

Home to many and loved by more, Ugly’s serves savory food within a lively lake atmosphere. With patio seating, fresh seafood, and a deck overlooking the many Grand Lake happenings, Ugly’s is hard to beat. Not to mention live music with dancing and karaoke on the regular.

Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger 915 N. Main | Miami

Everybody goes nuts for the hamburgers at this Route 66 landmark, famous for its giant yellow fiberglass cuckoo bird emerging from the front wall and a huge, green-and-yellow neon sign. While you’re soaking up the unique atmosphere, treat yourself to a fantastic, cooked-to-order burger with a side of piping-hot, crispy fries. Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger is one of the best burger joints, and burger experiences, anywhere on the Mother Road.

CAMPGROUNDS Honey Creek Area at Grand Lake State Park 901 State Park Road | Grove

A 38-acre park open year-round with 49 RV sites and 100 tent sites, Honey Creek Area provides an outdoor swimming pool, picnic facilities, a dump station, comfort stations, and plenty more. The park includes a twomile path, neighbors the beautiful Lendonwood Gardens, and has a very lively schedule in September.

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Nestled on the end of Spavinaw Lake, this area provides a beautiful setting for all vacation needs, from calm turquoise water to coin-operated showers and shaded picnic areas. Family-friendly and fishermen welcome, the Spavinaw Area is full of outdoor opportunities, fish varieties and pure enjoyment.

Rock fireplaces and stargazing in hot tubs all amid tall timbers along the lakeside? Sounds too good to be true, but it certainly exists. Pine Lodge Resort features a variety of accommodations, all complete with wood-burning fireplaces and fully equipped kitchenettes. Aside from the comfort of living, the resort provides a vast array of activities for leisure, liveliness, and loving.

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Pelican Landing 32100 Hwy 85 | Afton

Pelican Landing offers 17 vacation rentals, full and partial RV hookups, boat ramps, docks, an indoor heated fishing dock, swimming pool, mini-golf, a playground, volleyball court and much more. Pelican Landing is perfect for family reunions, weekend getaways, romantic weekends and family vacations.

NIGHTLIFE The Shebang 29975 S. 566 Road | Monkey Island

For the early birds, this “unique and unabashed” lakefront eatery serves breakfast goodies like crepes and quiche or eggs Benedict with grilled salmon. Head a few hours into the future and the late night owls can visit the accompanying Big Shots nightclub with a popular dance floor and high-energy experience you can only find here.

CASINOS

With Casinos peppered all along the Grand Lake area, a few favorites include the Grand Lake Casino, High Winds Casino, the Stables Casino, Quapaw Casino, Wyandotte Nation Casino, and Prairie Moon Casino. Featuring more slot machines than one can handle, table games and electric bingo, bustling bars and live entertainment, the many Grand Lake casinos are a perfect nightlife go-to.

STATE PARKS Bernice Area 54101 E. Hwy 85 A | Bernice

Known as the “Crappie Capital of the World,” the Bernice area boasts of fish, fishermen and everything fishy. While the family-friendly activities like a swimming beach, nature center, wildlife feeding area, and wildlife watch towers are all encouraged, the accommodations

and amenities make this area an “outdoorsman’s paradise.”

Cherokee Area N. 4475 Road | Langley

The park consists of several smaller parks that are located near the Pensacola Dam and around the lake. The area is known for great fishing and a variety of water sports. Amenities include picnic sites, a group shelter, campsites, playgrounds, comfort stations, lighted boat ramp and a nine-hole golf course. The lakeside area features a beach

for swimming, 12 RV sites, 15 tent sites, a playground, group shelter and comfort station.

GOLF Grand Cherokee Golf Course N. 4475 Road | Langley

Ever wondered what it would be like to take golf lessons from a PGA Professional? Head to the Grand Cherokee Golf Course and find your answer. With lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players, you can learn the basics, etiquette, and strategy along with swing flaws and how to correct them.

Shangri-La Golf Club, Resort and Marina 31000 S. Hwy 125 | Monkey Island

Complete with upscale dining, sailboat rentals, manicured golf courses, and a clubhouse and lounge, the Shangri-La Golf Club has it all. Enjoy lobster bisque soup and pistachio crusted goat cheese salad, head to the Buffalo Bar for a drink and the big screen, and stay the night in a condo worthy of five stars.

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COME $AVE AWAY At Ju s t B etwe en F r ie nds e vents, you c a n save so me se r i ous cas h on g ently-used c lothing, toys and va r io us o the r chi l dren’s i tem s wh i l e also e sta blishing new re la tionships.

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ven though having babies and starting a family can bring new depth and light to the lives of parents, it’s also no secret that children can be expensive. From the equipment needed to transport babies and toddlers around in the car, to all of the clothing necessary in keeping up with changing sizes, all that money spent can really start adding up. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was some sort of one-stop-shop where you could sell all of the things your children have outgrown, while also being able to purchase necessary supplies and bigger sized clothing for your rapidly growing children at a fraction of the retail cost? Oh wait, there is. This isn’t just a mother’s dream; it’s a real event, and it’s called Just Between Friends. As North America’s leading children’s and maternity consignment event, Just Between Friends is unlike any other ordinary consignment store you’ve ever been to.

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For starters, it’s not actually a store. Just Between Friends is a seasonal sales event where communities come together to buy and sell the best in gentlyused children’s and maternity items at huge savings. These events are locally owned and operated and held two to three times a year.

a check for $75 when I was only expecting $20. Needless to say, I was hooked.” Post and her husband, Frank, now have five children, and she has coordinated 45 JBF events, so future consigners and shoppers may rest assured that she is both a seasoned parent and professional.

In the south Tulsa area, the JBF franchise coordinator is Amber Post, and she works hard to put on all of the JBF events in Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, and also in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

What can you expect to find at a JBF event? Clothing, of course, but also so much more than that.

“Many people think it’s like a garage sale, but it’s not. It’s more like a giant baby, children, and maternity department store that is only open for a week at a time, but at a fraction of the retail cost,” Post explains. “All items are like new or are gently used, checked for quality and recalls, and once belonged to local families who have outgrown the items.” Post has been involved with JBF since 2001, when her little girl, Grace, was a baby. “The first time I consigned, I earned

“JBF is so much more than clothes,” Post exclaims. “While our clothing and shoe racks take up thousands of feet of space, our venues are also filled with many more great deals. Baby equipment like strollers, car seats, bouncers, swings, bedding, tons of toys, and more fill the tens of thousands of square feet that make up our events.” And if you are about to be a new parent, Post has good news for you. “We do special presales for first-time moms, so those

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expecting their first baby can get all those big things they need at such a fraction of the cost. Travel systems, for example, easily run $300 or more in department stores. But at a JBF event, you’ll find many for $125 and less that are like new and ready to go.” Not only can you find everything you need for your little ones at deep-discounted prices, but you can also rest easy knowing that all items donated to any JBF event have been checked for safety and quality. “We have a recall specialist who checks our toys and equipment for recalls to make sure they’re safe and ready to use,” says Post. “We place great emphasis on safety, and our specialist works closely with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to bring the latest and most accurate information to our shoppers and consignors.”

“There are a lot of options for families to sell their items, like Craigslist, Facebook groups, garage sales, etc.,” says Post. “But JBF allows them to earn the maximum return on their investments. Consignors will usually earn at least double what they would on Facebook or Craigslist, without the hassle of meeting up with strangers.” And—are you ready for this?— Post says that the average consignor check is around $350. But by far the best way to maximize your savings even more than that is to become a volunteer for a JBF event. “Our volunteers earn the benefit of shopping early to get the very best deals. If they also consign, they earn 70 percent (instead of 60 percent) back on their sold items. We call those who volunteer 25 hours or more our JBF Crew, and they earn 75 percent back on their sold items,” says Post.

If you are interested in attending a local JBF event, there are three ways to get involved: as a shopper, consignor or volunteer.

Volunteer work mainly consists of organizing the sales floor, helping shoppers and sorting unsold items at the end of the sale—a small, easy trade-off for big, big benefits.

As a shopper, you will find everything you need for your children, as clothing sizes run from infant to 14 years old. As a consignor, you will see a greater return for your gently used items than by selling them any other way.

Attending a Just Between Friends event means saving money, but there’s a good chance that it means making new friends as well. Just Between Friends places a huge emphasis on community and on working together to save money, having

fun, and supporting each other in any way possible. This is why every JBF franchise donates to a local charity. “We support Dividing Bread Ministries and Rhema’s We Care Center,” Post says. “Both are well-run organizations that are committed to helping local families with food, clothing, household items, and more.” Because of this commitment to community, every JBF franchise becomes like a big family, and each individual event like a reunion. It’s local families buying and selling from local families, getting to know each other, and creating something truly unique in the world of consignment. “Our business is about building relationships, and a lot of our long time consignors and volunteers have become our friends,” Post says. If you are a parent, or will soon be a parent, there’s something you should know: just as surely as children refuse bedtime and green beans, they will also refuse to stop growing. So getting involved with Just Between Friends now is the best decision you could make to save some serious cash on clothing and various other children’s items. But it’s also the best way to get connected with other families in your local area for a crazy weekend of fun and friendship building.

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causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future. Cast: Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden

The story of a reluctant hero whose town is threatened when his longtime rival returns home to avenge an old grudge. When the players from his foosball table are magically brought to life, he recruits them to help him enter into the biggest underdog match ever, save the town and win back the love of his life. Cast: Matthew Morrison, Nicholas Hoult, Ariana Grande

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SINISTER 2 | AUG. 21 In the aftermath of the shocking events in Sinister, a protective mother and her 9-year-old twin sons find themselves in a rural house marked for death. Cast: Shannyn Sossamon, James Ransone, Nicholas King

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Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a daylong journey that

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Half Life Tulsa Performing Arts Center

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Parsons Dance Tulsa Performing Arts Center

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Castle Zombie Run Castle of Muskogee

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Gaither Homecoming Mabee Center (Tulsa)

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Pacifica Quartet Tulsa Performing Arts Center

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Rock ‘N Rib Festival BOK Center (Tulsa)

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Jay Leno Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa)

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Florida Georgia Line BOK Center (Tulsa)

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Performing Arts Center (Broken Arrow)

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Blues Traveler Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

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Twenty One Pilots Brady Theater (Tulsa)

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