July 2014 (Vol. 28, No. 7)

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

For over 28 years, Preview Magazine has been offering Tulsan’s and/or its visitors this comprehensive guide about everything from area restaurants to local attractions, events, tourist destinations, lifestyles, lodging and one-of-a-kind extraordinary shopping venues.

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

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

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

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

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

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For over 28 years, Preview Magazine has been the best resource for discovering Tulsa, Green Country and locating the perfect place to eat, visit, shop and be entertained whether you are here on business or just enjoying a few days away from the grind. Located in the heart of Oklahoma, Tulsa is a year-round destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, scenic views, hikes and adventure. The rich history of Tulsa and its surrounding areas is reflected in the diversity of its museums, landmarks, history, wildlife, attractions, fine dining and friendly locals. In Tulsa, situated on the Arkansas River at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, enjoy a performance or sporting event at the BOK Center, fish in one of the area’s many lakes, check out the sharks in the state’s only freestanding aquarium, explore any of the lush parks or break out the clubs and tackle any of the 16 public golf courses. Considered by many to be the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma, Tulsa offers full-time professional opera and ballet companies and one of the nation’s largest concentrations of art deco architecture. Regardless of your personal tastes or budget, Tulsa offers a down-home, but cultured experience for all ages.

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The hottest season of the year is all about enjoying the outdoors, cooling off and finding essential warm-weather diversions from the day-to-day grind.

Ranging from classic summer experiences to a bit of the unexpected, this month’s magazine has the info that will have you bouncing from one fun activity to the next.

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FEATURES A Music Lover’s Dream | 6 As awesome as music, artwork and food can be, the Center of the Universe Festival is about so much more.

Steaking Its Claim | 8 Smoke and chef Erik Reynolds bring signature style to steak while grilling up greatness.

When Camping Calls | 24 Pack and prepare right before playing outside.

Here Comes Summer | 26 The Oklahoma sun shines proudly overhead, watermelon is ripe for the picking and the lakes are full—summer is here and it’s time to celebrate. Plan your Green Country activities with the help of this handy guide.

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Celebrate the 4th… The Los Cabos Way | 36 Since day one, guests have been taking daily vacations to Los Cabos for good food, good fun, and incredible local entertainment.

Tulsa’s Rockin’ Boutique | 38 Ida Red provides a small-town atmosphere with high-energy people, local pride, unique products and plenty of pop.

Roots Revival | 42 Even with the Woody Guthrie Center showcasing an incredible body of work, can Guthrie’s spirit and message still resonate with a changing culture?

Sweet Dreams are Made of This | 46 Much more than a candy store, Cookiedoodle in Jenks is a veritable campus of gourmet cookies, cookie cakes and cupcakes.

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Dining worth “howling” About | 60 Between the karaoke, dueling pianos, sports watching, signature eats, quirky drinks and all around exciting atmosphere, spending time at Full Moon Café should almost be a sin.

Win, Place and Show You the Money | 63 Despite the claims that “you can’t beat the horse races,” our writer is here to tell you it can be done and to the tune of a million dollars on the right occasion, if you listen to the little voice inside you.

Money Matters | 66 Don’t get tripped up when tipping. When unsure whether to tip or not, put yourself in the other person’s work shoes and go with your gut.

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As awesome as music,artwork and food can be,the Center of the Universe Festival is about so much more.

By Taylor Sides AWOLNATION. Young the Giant. Fitz and the Tantrums.

Capital Cities. Twenty One Pilots. Cold War Kids. Some of the biggest bands in the nation are taking over T-Town July 25-26 for one of the coolest music festivals ever conceived: Tulsa’s very own, Center of the Universe Festival.

Named after a popular downtown Tulsa landmark located on the Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge between Archer and First Street, the Center of the Universe Festival is a music lover’s dream. Just last year, the weekend-long event drew in more than 80,000 attendees, and that was just its first year. With huge acts like OneRepublic and Neon Trees performing, fans flocked to Tulsa from all over the nation, and this year is primed to be no different.

This year’s festival will feature more than 100 bands performing on three outdoor stages and in 10 club venues. Unless you can be in several places at once, it will be nearly impossible to see every band

perform, so the creators of the Center of the Universe Festival urge you to do your homework ahead of time because with that many bands playing in so many places, you will want a game plan to soak in all the tunes you want to hear.

That game plan should also include paying a visit to the Center of the Universe street market where local and regional artists will have their incredible work on display for you to admire and buy, if you so desire.

Speaking of which, should you desire something tasty to eat or drink between sets, be sure to stop in to one of the many restaurants, bars and clubs in the Brady Arts District, or simply walk up to one or

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CLEAR PLASTIC MASKS FIAWNA FORTE more of the various food trucks and other vendors that will be lining the festival streets dishing out good eats.

As awesome as music, artwork and food can be, the Center of the Universe Festival is about so much more. First and foremost a non-profit event, the festival was designed to give back to the downtown Tulsa community.

“Our primary focus is to help the Brady Arts District continue to grow,” the festival powers that be declare. “We also donate a portion of festival proceeds to Tulsa Public Schools’ music program and to the trolley service that helps make this very walkable district even easier to get around. It’s our way of waving our lighters in support of a higher cause.”

So, not only does your ticket get you in to see some of the most talented national, regional and local artists to ever grace Tulsa, but it also goes towards a good cause. Sounds like a win-win situation.

That’s music to Tulsa’s figurative ears.

Clichés and puns aside, this is festival cannot be missed. Whether you attend as a guest or a volunteer, the memories you make will be priceless, and fun times will most definitely be had by all.

The Center of the Universe Festival grounds open both nights at 4 p.m. and shut down after the club venues close at 2 a.m. All music showcase sets are 60 minutes, and set times start from 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. To learn more about this music experience, to check out the full band lineup, to purchase your tickets, or to buy some gear to rock at the shows, visit centeroftheuniversefestival.com.

For Center of the Universe news and updates, get connected by signing up for email notifications or by liking the festival on Facebook, checking out their YouTube page or following @CoUFest on Twitter and Instagram. Rock out at this year’s Center of the Universe Festival, and don’t forget to share your memories using #CoUFest. Ticket prices go up on July 12, so get yours now.

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Smoke and chef Erik Reynolds bring signature style to steak while grilling up greatness.

By Chris Greer

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he roster of standout steakhouses in T-Town seems to go on forever, and yet new and improved versions of this classic American dining experience are popping up everywhere.

At once luxurious and homey, steakhouses are many things to many people. They serve to honor special occasions while still reminding us that we’re only ever a few booths removed from what in some parts of the country can be an everyday affair.

Indulging in the highest quality of beef and seafood complemented by a lavish environment sounds like a dream come true, but it has become the standard—nay, the bare minimum—where all Green Country steakhouses begin.

Is Smoke on Cherry Street up for the challenge? Absolutely.

Overlooking 15th Street in the building formerly occupied by Bourbon Street for so many years, this eclectic and very cool restaurant and bar packs a mighty menu and serene surroundings. Outside the dining room, the staff under the direction of general manager Wade McFarland, will be happy to guide you to a comfy, active cigar room or to the bar area for a pre-meal cocktail like a state vegetable margarita infused with watermelon or the ultimate mule that blends vodka, Fernet Branca and Domaine du Canton with lime juice and ginger beer.

With a new bar that replaces the dated one that was a hand-me-down from the old Doo Wop Diner, patrons can cozy up to a triple-pane glass surface with a cracked glass middle. The facelift increased the seating and privacy while eliminating unwanted noise and light from the kitchen, but left the beautiful brick archways that separate the bar from the dining room intact.

But if you’re looking for Coors Light or Bud Dry on tap, you’ll be out of luck. The taps cater only to 12 of the finest Oklahoma craft beers including Coop Ale, Marshall, Rough Tail and Black Mesa. True domestics are still available in bottle form.

Where Smoke scores big is in its ambience, recalling a heyday of stiff drinks, choice meats and conviviality that exists for most of us only in the movies. It’s a place to get down to the nitty-gritty of a business lunch, where a handshake and a cold one means something, and where a family can discuss Sunday’s service over a loco moco comprised of a grilled beef patty, white rice, brown gravy, two fried eggs and scallions.

Step inside the intimate, but manly cigar lounge and you’ll find a sleek, dimly lit, open area man cave that provides a refreshing re-imagining on the smoking experience with a personality all its own. Utilizing a ventilation system that circulates the air eight times an hour, relaxing in one of the leather chairs or the well-worn couch while watching a game on the big screens behind smoked glass doors should make a few bucket lists.

Touting a large selection of tobacco products in a fully-stocked, multi-shelf humidor, Smoke is fine with you bringing your own, as long as it’s legal. If puffing on your favorite Cuban puts a growl in your stomach, secure one of the tall, bar tables hiding along the wall for your own private dining room.

Led by executive chef Erik Reynolds, Smoke boasts an innovative list of appetizers, classics spiked with creativity. There’s crispy quail legs poached in sambal honey sauce; crispy pork rinds accented with Tabasco and cheddar seasonings; and Korean fried cauliflower. There is a must-order among these starting dishes that can’t be overlooked. The bacon jam bruschetta has become a cult hit. Bacon pureed to its jam form is served with herb goats’ cheese, arugula, tomatoes and crostini. The varying spiciness is as addictive an appetizer as you’ll find anywhere.

“We try to keep things fresh and seasonal, but the bacon jam is so much a part of our identity, I don’t see us taking it off the menu,” says McFarland.

“Apparently the love for bacon jam is spreading as we’ve heard other places are serving it now.”

For lunch, patrons are greeted with a warm basket of home-cut potato chips created shortly before arriving at the table. It’s a clever break from the usual carb baskets of bread.

Equally notable is the grilled romaine, a novel take on the standard Caesar salad. The dish begs the question: Since grill-induced char is the perfect foil to a sharp Caesar dressing, why don’t more restaurants do grilled Caesar?

Frankly, a fine meal could be made of these starter dishes alone.

After a wood grilled salmon salad or a cup of spicy blue cheese and tomato bisque, you’ll be ready for the main event.

“We wanted a place to have a full meal, quality drink and a cigar if you want one. A night out in one place. Here you can do dinner and watch the game in a classic atmosphere,” says McFarland of the restaurant that opened in December 2010. “Chef [Reynolds] shaped the menu and came up with the name Smoke. It really works for what we do. And his inspired American menu is one of the most unique I’ve been associated with in this industry.”

While choices may vary depending upon market availability of ingredients—the restaurant menus are printed on paper to allow for frequent changes—if the chef ’s butcher block is available, order it.

Teaming three different styles of meat based on Reynolds’ creativity that day, provides a healthy helping with smoky undertones that will more than satisfy even the hungriest couple.

As mesmerizing as the first courses are, this is a steakhouse, and all the usual suspects are present. You can’t go wrong with any of the sizedto-impress steak dishes that are cooked to order on a wood fire grill.

Cut by hand on the premises, each meaty prize—that is grass fed and tracked since birth locally—can argue that it’s the flashiest—and most powerfully flavorful—protein masterpiece in the building. There’s an 18-ounce ribeye, 8-ounce beef tenderloin and an impressive 16-ounce New York strip. Due to the unique aging process that breaks down the connective meat tissue, each cut is instilled with a deep, textured flavor.

The steaks enjoy the benefit of the open-flame grilling just as much as some of the more unique entrants, such as gulf shrimp in a spicy Andouille gumbo with long grain rice and petite tender medallions roasted with pepper coulis, grilled broccoli and scallion potato croquettes.

Served over a bed of non-gritty grits, the barbequed quail perfectly blends sweet and meat with smoky undertones. Equally as memorable is the duroc pork tenderloin with compressed watermelon, grilled

Other land-dwelling meals include a gigantic burger (almost a full pound) with a blend of ribeye, tenderloin and brisket that is ground fresh daily; lamb loin chops infused with merguez sausage; and a pork belly sausage grinder that intermingles pickled fennel, peppers and hot sauce avoli. Lunch items come with choice of fresh cut fries, pasta salad or Tabasco slaw. The burger, which wasn’t originally on the menu, has become so popular that Smoke even offers it for $5 on Mondays.

At lunch, be sure to grab smoked pork tacos. The pulled pork is layered on a warm corn tortilla with onion, cilantro, queso fresco, avocado salad and chipotle salsa. On Tuesdays smoked brisket pushes the pork out of the way and is served with house-made barbeque sauce, pico de gallo, aged cheddar, lettuce and Spanish rice.

From the water, struggle to choose from cornmeal fried catfish; wood-grilled salmon with preserved lemon risotto, asparagus, yellow tomatoes and watercress horseradish pesto; or grilled scallops in a tomato cream sauce with lobster succotash, fresh herbs and corn puree.

On the weekends from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Smoke puts its creativity on full display with unique offerings from a breakfast burger (sausage patty, American cheese, a fried egg and hot sauce aioli) to an insanely delicious take on chicken and waffles. Some of the thickest cuts of bacon you’ll see in the area are chicken fried and partnered with jalapeno and cheddar waffles, buttermilk fried chicken wings, hot sauce and of course … maple syrup. If you’re planning on trying these or the green chili pork or corned beef hash on a Sunday, you better make a reservation as the place fills up quickly.

Everything at Smoke is top choice and that includes desert. There are fun sweets to choose from, like bread pudding and delectable cookies, but you’re at a steakhouse and you’re serious. Don’t pretend to ignore the chocolate flourless torte that is so rich it could be confused with fudge. It’s the perfect closer to the perfect Tulsa smoked meal, memorable and utterly satisfying.

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“We really strive to take old classics and make them interesting. If you have a childhood favorite, there is a good chance a version of it is somewhere on the menu.”

Typical of most quality steakhouses, Smoke offers a variety of intriguing side dish options. The mac ‘n’ cheese is a mixture of three different cheeses with a crispy outer crust that arrives at your table bubbly and a true study in decadence. You can even order it with barbeque brisket swimming among the dairy delicacy.

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“It’s not uncommon for Chef to come up with something unique and it show up on a menu that afternoon which is why we print the menu the way we do,” says McFarland who started as a waiter at Smoke before being promoted to his current position. “The menu can’t get too big since we don’t freeze our proteins, meats or ingredients and prepare everything fresh each day.

onions, radish, basil and jalapeno emulsion. The tenderloin is astoundingly flavorful, while the quail simply melts in your mouth. The smokiness simply enhances each bite.

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Frank Caliendo July 10

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RiverWalk Crossing (Jenks)

The concert series provides free, open-air concerts held at the RiverWalk Crossing amphitheater in Jenks every Saturday in July. These concerts are a great way to get up-close to your favorite local artists—something not possible at many venues. July events include Bradio (July 5), Grady Nichols with Starr Fisher (July 12), Crossland (July 19) and Nichols (July 26).

From the time he picked up his first saxophone in the sixth grade, Nichols fell in love with the instrument. Raised in Siloam Springs, Ark., Nichols studied under legendary saxophonist Joe Davis in his high school years. After graduating from John Brown University, Nichols moved to Tulsa and became recognized on the scene for his mix of jazz and gospel hues. In 1996, he released his debut album, Between You and Me, which was mainly a live recording. Having performed or shared the stage with everyone from the O’Jays and Bill Champlin to Herb Alpert and Huey Lewis & the News, the musician perfected his craft and became one of the new stars on the jazz scene.

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Experience Tulsa: Art and Culture Are All Around Tulsa

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Several of Tulsa’s museums and cultural groups have come 11 together in a shared exhibition to highlight their institutions.

All have a unique origin, yet all are interconnected.

Their distinct stories overlap.

Explore the complete Tulsa experience by learning more about these groups and what they offer. Participating in the exhibit are The Route 66 Alliance; The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art; Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium; Tulsa Botanic Garden; Tulsa Historical Society & Museum and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

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July 5, 12, 19 and 26 - RiverWalk Crossing’s Summer Concert Series

Capitalizing on a deep well of nostalgia for all things Oz, allows for some hilarious in-jokes as the two young women are thrown together as roommates at Shiz University.

We may think we recognize them as the simpering Glinda the Good and cackling Wicked Witch of the West, but for most of the show they are simply Galinda and Elphaba, two girls navigating the tricky waters of friendship, gossip, boys, sorcery, animal abuse, and corrupt government—you know, typical adolescent stuff. Intricately detailed sets, whimsically off-kilter costumes, and fanciful wigs still provoke gasps from the crowd, and fantastic lighting effects ratchet up the drama

for the witches, animals, and denizens of Oz.

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Tulsa Performing Arts Center Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade.” Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked is Broadway’s biggest blockbuster. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two girls met in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for a story you won’t want to miss. It is based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, a parallel novel of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and L. Frank Baum’s 1900 classic story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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Tulsa Holiday Summer Circuit

Tulsa Fairgrounds The Tulsa Holiday Summer Circuit is held at the Ford Arena at the Tulsa Fairgrounds and is an equestrian event not to be missed. Featuring junior, senior and amateur Western pleasure and trail riding, as well as high point and amateur roping among other classes, the circuit includes a wide variety of activities that showcase the skills of both the horse and rider. Watch the graceful, well-groomed horses and talented riders as they display their abilities for the crowds.

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July 1 - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Brady Theater (Tulsa)

There are few artists whose names are synonymous with one instrument and how it’s played in service to an entire genre. Utter the phrase “young blues guitarist” within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are most likely to respond with will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Still barely in his 30s, the Louisiana born axeman and songsmith has been selling millions of albums, throwing singles into the Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens. He met Stevie Ray Vaughan at 7 and shared the stage with New Orleans legend Bryan Lee at 13. As an adult, he continues to create genre-defining blues-infused rock and roll.

Shepherd’s How I Go (2011) not only served as a strong reminder of the chops that caused Guitar World to place him right behind B.B. King and Eric Clapton on their list of blues guitarists, but it was the strongest indication of his gifted songwriting talent. The album paired Shepherd’s deeply soulful and impassioned takes on classic material like Bessie Smith’s “Backwater Blues,” Albert King’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” and The Beatles “Yer Blues” alongside the strongest writing and co-writing of his career.

“At this point, most people who know about me know I can play guitar,” Shepherd says.

“As far as my approach to guitar, it’s not about showing people how much I can play. It’s about really choosing the right notes and playing them at the right times so that every note penetrates people, and they feel it inside and it’s not just some fleeting thing that just goes right by them.

“Blues player is definitely one of the labels I’ve accumulated, because I’m a huge blues fan and I love to play the blues. But if you listen to my music, especially over the course of my career, everything that I do is not blues. It’s the foundation of what I do, but my stuff has a lot more of an edge to it. It’s a little more contemporary. And there’s a certain youthfulness to what I do. I started writing and recording music when I was a teenager and that energy has been consistent throughout my career. If I can make people feel good for an hour and a half to two hours and forget about whatever might be stressing them out, then I’m doing my job.”

River West Festival Park (Tulsa) Every year, nearly 100,000 people come to the banks of the Arkansas River to celebrate our great nation’s birthday. This year features more free activities for kids, an expanded viewing area along the newly constructed west bank trail, River West Festival Park, and the Blue Rose Cafe on the east bank. For over 20 minutes, the largest mortar shells legally available will be launched to heights of over 800 feet. Then, in a blaze of light and sound, these shells will explode in a carefully orchestrated precision display reminiscent of the early battles of the American Revolution. Children will love the inflatables, rock-climbing wall, face painting and much more. Parents will dig that all the above activities are free.

Delicious fair-style food from a number of vendors will also be available. All this leads up to the incredible fireworks display beginning at 9:40 pm.

July 4-5

4-Way Rodeo

Mayes County Fairgrounds (Pryor) Travel to Pryor in northeast Oklahoma for the 4-Way Rodeo, a two-day rodeo event filled with exciting acts, vendors and concessions.

Feel the suspense in the arena, and cheer for your favorite championship rodeo participants as they compete in traditional rodeo events such as bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bull riding.

July 5

Huckleberry Festival

City of Jay Hop on over to Jay for the city’s annual Huckleberry Festival and celebrate the wild huckleberries that thrive in the area. The unique berry— more intense in flavor than the common blueberry—has spawned this festival that draws visitors from around the state and beyond. Browse

through exhibit halls filled to the brim with arts and crafts, a quilt show, homemade goods and various vendors. Sign up for the annual Huckleberry 5K run or take it easy and meander through classic cars and street rods in the festival’s car show. Take an exhilarating spin on a carnival ride or show up early Saturday morning for the Huckleberry Festival’s parade. Events will be held citywide, so pick up a snow cone or a refreshing glass of huckleberry lemonade and wander through downtown Jay to make sure you see it all. Area bakers will submit their best pies for the huckleberry pie contest, while a wide variety of luscious pies will be put on the auction block for the festival’s popular pie auction. Cool off with a slice of juicy watermelon or treat yourself to a huckleberry milkshake. Visit the hog fry for delicious barbecue or simply pick up a bag of popcorn from an area vendor. This old-fashioned festival will also feature old-fashioned games including horseshoe pitching, a turtle derby, tricycle race, water balloon relay race and a root beer chug-a-lug contest.

Visit the festival’s baseball card show for entertainment that hearkens back to simpler times, and make your way to Jay’s downtown square for free ice cream and huckleberry sauce while supplies last.

July 9

Zomboy

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa) Zomboy has had an explosive few years since making the transition from his sound engineering background into full-time music production, and his dynamic rise to global recognition has been quite something to watch. Citing early inspiration as Skrillex, Reso and Rusko, his first EP Game Time smashed the Beatport charts and led to the likes of Ministry of Sound and Warner Music snapping up several of his other tracks for various compilations.

Constantly developing his unique sound, Zomboy has

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July 10

Old Crow Medicine Show

July 11

Estate Sale

Tulsa Performing Arts Center When his wife leaves to find herself, Peter, whose children are all adults, decides his enormous house has got to go. While Peter, his best friend, and his ex-sister-in-law struggle with complicated issues of infidelity, insecurity and growing old, their children

Rasa

Tulsa Performing Arts Center The essence of love can manifest itself in the form of several human emotions or rasas. When this innate sentiment explodes and expresses itself, whether for people, land, fame or fortune, one can experience the entire spectrum of emotions like happiness and sadness, courage and compassion, laughter and anger, wonder and horror. Using the visually stunning and uplifting dance forms of Indian classical and Bollywood dance, hip hop, salsa and ballet, this show depicts these rasas and demonstrates how to achieve inner peace and harmony by harnessing these emotions.

Rasa is directed by Priya Raju.

July 10 - Frank Caliendo Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Tulsa/Catoosa)

Frank Caliendo is an American comedian and impressionist who is best known for his work on the Fox Network television series MADtv, and as the in-house prognosticator for Fox’s NFL Sunday. In 2007 and 2008, he performed his impersonations on his own show, Frank TV, which aired on TBS. He is known for his impressions of Charles Barkley, NFL sportscaster Jim Rome, comedian Robin Williams, actor William Shatner, United States Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and for his frequent appearances on The Bob & Tom Show. He has released six solo CDs, and has performed as many as 120 impressions.

Expect an endless array of uncanny transformations, spanning from presidents (Bush, Clinton and Barack Obama), to sports figures (John Madden and Barkley), to actors (Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro), to cartoon characters (Shaggy and Scooby-Doo).

July 11-13

An Affair of the Heart

Expo Square (Tulsa) An Affair of the Heart, one of the largest arts and craft shows in the United States, is known for its quality and variety of merchandise. Held at the QuikTrip Center in Tulsa, this is truly an unique marketplace and shopper’s dream, with booths occupying multiple buildings throughout the fairgrounds offering a vast array of arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, furniture, decorative items, accessories, jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods and more. The show features a small admission fee that covers all three days.

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July 11-13 Tokyo in Tulsa: Worlds Collide Cox Business Center (Tulsa)

Tokyo in Tulsa: Worlds Collide is a Japanese and pop culture convention centered on Japanese animation (anime). Guests of Tokyo in Tulsa (TnT) will enjoy live music, creative art and writing, gaming and fashion. Enjoy shopping from vendors, artists and exhibitors from all over the country while competing for thousands of dollars in prizes and giveaways. Industry guests, actors from anime games and movies, and hundreds of hours of panels and events will all be featured. Tokyo in Tulsa will feature amateur art contests and awards for cosplay, as well as console, tabletop and CCG gaming tournaments. Pre-registration is available, but tickets will be available at the door.

Tokyo in Tulsa began in October 2005 as a Halloween block party for Darkstone Anime Store.

Darkstone closed its doors in 2006 but TnT transformed from a one evening event into a three day, fan-supported convention. Planning began in 2006 and TnT opened its doors for its first annual convention August 2008. Many things have changed since that first block party in ’05 but Tokyo in Tulsa continues to grow—attendance doubled over the course of three years—and change.

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Soon after, OCMS relocated to Nashville and found themselves gracing the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, touring with Merle Haggard and regularly appearing on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion.

OCMS can attribute much of their success to their relentless touring schedule.

Between headlining shows and countless festivals, the band is constantly on the road and thrives off of their fans and live shows. They have made a name for themselves as energetic performers with an unbridled spirit. Combined, their albums have gone on to sell over 500,000 units.

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Brady Theater (Tulsa) Old Crow Medicine Show has come full circle playing their own brand of American roots music with a rock and roll attitude. They met in New York in 1998 and hit the road, traveling city to city in a van and busking in the streets.

They eventually settled for a year in North Carolina, where they ran into a bit of good fortune while playing in front of a local pharmacy to an impressed Doc Watson; the folk icon promptly scheduled the band to play at his MerleFest.

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A Band of Gypsies

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Rooted in tradition, but also deeply committed to innovation, Mischievous Swing is a refreshing voice in jazz and acoustic genres. In this concert, the quartet will pay tribute to legendary hot jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli, co-founders of the Quintette du Hot Club de France (1934-48), along with other gypsy music from around the globe and some of their own compositions. Mischievous Swing is made up of bassist Nathan Eicher, who holds a master’s degree in jazz studies; virtuosic gypsy-jazz guitarist Ivan Peña; Isaac Eicher, known nationally for his prowess in mandolin contests; and fiddler Shelby Eicher, who was a member of Roy Clark’s band for 15 years.

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Porter Peach Festival

City of Porter The Porter Peach Festival celebrates the area crop of peaches with a myriad of activities and events perfect for a bright summer day with the family. Purchase or pick peaches at nearby orchards. Bring the whole

July 18-20

Bare: A Pop Opera

Tulsa Performing Arts Center “Fruugensteinery” was originally a made-up word exclusively used by a group of local theater students. Through their friendship and their love for the performing arts, it has blossomed into a budding new theater company making its debut with Bare: A Pop Opera.

After opening off-Broadway in 2004, this contemporary rock musical, with lyrics by Jon Hartmere Jr. and music by Damon Intrabartolo, is being presented in Tulsa for the first time. The story revolves around a group of high school students during their last semester at St. Cecilia’s Catholic boarding school. In this coming-of-age story, each student struggles with issues of sexuality, identity and selfworth alongside the Christian faith.

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July 13 - Mötley Crüe BOK Center (Tulsa)

After more than three decades together, iconic rock and roll band Mötley Crüe are heading into retirement.

With over 80 million albums sold, Mötley Crüe has sold out countless tours across the globe and spawned more than 2,500 branded items sold in over 30 countries. Mötley Crüe has proven they know how to make a lasting impression and this tour will be no different. Fans can expect to hear the catalog of their chart-topping hits and look forward to mind-blowing, unparalleled live production.

These are the guys whose excesses are so infamous that they filled an entire book, 2001’s The Dirt, which is set to be made into a feature film. This is the band behind “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Looks That Kill,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Home Sweet Home” and “Too Fast for Love.”

“When it comes to putting together a new show we always push the envelope and that’s part of Mötley Crüe’s legacy,” says Nikki Sixx. “We want to leave a legacy. We want to have some dignity.”

The 72-date tour kicked off on July 2. Mötley Crüe was ranked 10th on MTV’s list of “Top 10 Heavy Metal Bands of All-Time” and ninth on VH1’s “All Time Top 10 Metal Bands.”

“We want to go out with the four founding members of Mötley Crüe and go out on top,” says lead singer Vince Neil.

The band members have signed a legal agreement promising not to perform as Mötley Crüe after 2015.

There’s no arguing that Mötley Crüe have been and always will be the definitive bad boys of rock and roll. But behind all those notorious stories is a legendary rock band that has revolutionized heavy metal and created some of the biggest hits in music history. They are a hugely successful global brand and a touring powerhouse.

Fans can look forward to very special guest Alice Cooper joining the Crüe for an incredible package. Cooper invented the genre and Motley Crue put steroids in it. Performing hits like “I’m Eighteen,” “Billion Dollar Babies” and “Welcome to My Nightmare,” Cooper still delivers an elaborate stage show worthy of the shock he provoked back in his early days.

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family to this old-fashioned festival for carnival rides and more. Attend the Peach Festival and see which lucky ladies are crowned Miss Peach, Miss Peach Blossom and Miss Peach Bud at this year’s Peach Pageant. Visitors will be entertained with the Peach Classic 5K Run, an antique tractor pull, a car, truck and motorcycle show, as well as live entertainment, including a talent competition featuring local musicians and performers. The annual classic car, motorcycle and truck show will again make an appearance and Porter’s Main Street will come alive with a wide variety of street games including turtle races, a frogjumping contest and a balloon toss. Kids love the annual pet show, featuring categories such as ugliest dog, best trick, best costume, fattest cat and most unusual pet. There will also be a baked goods and recipe contest featuring a variety of peach cobblers, desserts and preserves. Don’t forget to purchase a Peach Festival cookbook, filled with tasty down-home recipes, to take home with you.

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to go before he turns 13, and after an idyllic childhood in New York City, he’s been uprooted and brought to Appleton, Ind., with his mother.

Evan has one mission: to get all the cool kids in school to come to his bar mitzvah. If he fails, he will spend the rest of his academic career banished to the land of the geeks. 13 is a show about finding out who you are, what you need, and what’s really important.

A cast of 30 of Tulsa’s most talented teens present this modern, fast-paced, pop/ rock musical filled with energetic songs, lively dance, and a funny, smart journey through the real high school musical.

A Broadway hit in 2009, 13 is enjoyable for both adults and teens. It is rated PG-13 for subject matter.

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Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Mass., that achieved their most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. Boston’s best-known works include the songs “More Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Foreplay/Long Time,” “Rock and Roll Band,” “Smokin’,” “Don’t Look Back” and “Amanda.” They have sold over 31 million albums in the United States, of which 17 million were for their self-titled debut album and seven million were for their second album, Don’t Look Back. Altogether, they have released six studio albums.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Joseph Bates (violin), Nicholas Bashforth (violin), Quinn Maher (viola) and Anthony Conroy (cello) are the BBCM Quartet.

They met years ago as students at Tulsa’s Barthelmes Conservatory. Since forming the BBCM Quartet in 2012, they’ve been confounding the expectations of adults everywhere with their mix of totally normal teenaged boy interests and their dedication to, and passion for, their music. In February 2014, BBCM won the Tulsa Young Chamber Artist Competition sponsored by Tulsa Camerata and Chamber Music Tulsa and placed second in the Buttram String Quartet Competition sponsored by the Oklahoma City Orchestra.

Boston’s genre is considered by most to be hard rock, while combining elements of progressive rock into their music.

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Guitarist and primary song writer Tom Scholz’ blend of musical styles, ranging from classical to 1960s English pop, has resulted in a unique sound, most consistently realized on the first two albums (Boston and Don’t Look Back). This sound is characterized by multiple lead and blended harmonies guitar work (usually harmonized in thirds), often alternating between and then mixing electric and acoustic guitars. The band’s harmonic style has been characterized as being “violin-like” without using synthesizers

Expo Square (Tulsa) Join Northeast Oklahoma’s premier RV and boat exhibitors promoting their products and services in a three-day, valuedriven sale. Whether you are in the market for a recreational vehicle, boat, personal watercraft or just looking for a new way to enhance your summer vacation, the show it the ideal place to shop and compare. Over 260,000 square feet of the latest campers, motor homes, pontoon boats, power boats and more will be showcased and attendees are encouraged to bring their families and get hands on (or climb aboard) to really see which models fit their needs.

July 25-26 - Center of the Universe Festival Brady Arts District (Tulsa)

Get ready for two fun-filled nights of awesome music at the Center of the Universe Festival in the heart of downtown Tulsa. Held in the Brady Arts District, this can’t-miss concert offers free admission and is guaranteed to be a blast for all ages. The Center of the Universe Festival will be split onto two stages with the main stage located on Main Street in front of Cain’s Ballroom, while the second stage will be at Guthrie Green. Additionally, local talent will be performing in other venues throughout the Brady Arts District.

Approximately 70 bands will play over the festival weekend. Last year, an estimated 80,000 people enjoyed music from major acts like OneRepublic, Neon Trees, Mayer Hawthorne and OK Go. After the outdoor stages close, head over to one of the Brady District’s bars and clubs where you can hear even more live music.

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July 18-20

Mob Mental.ity

Tulsa Performing Arts Center Mob Mental.ity is an interdisciplinary production featuring local dancers and musicians and renowned video and installation artists.

The production illustrates the mentality of mobs — the psychology behind thinking like the group — and the consequences that follow.

Various mobs are depicted:

religious, political, civic, social, etc. The concept is how an individual “I” becomes a collective “we.” The entire production is set to original live music, and dancers also interact with prerecorded video segments. Portico Dans Theatre uses four genres of dance in the production: aerial, contemporary, hip hop and modern. The performance will appeal to all ages.

July 19

Dodgebrawl

BOK Center (Tulsa) This one-day dodge ball tournament allows teams to play for a charity/nonprofit of their choice. Each winning team’s selected charity/ nonprofit receives a financial donation on behalf of the tournament. Dodgebrawl made its debut in July 2012 with 50 participating teams. In 2013, 62 teams participated in the tournament. Teams of six people will be guaranteed three games: one warm-up game and then two games (or more) in a double-elimination bracket. At the end of the day, prizes will be awarded to the selected charities/nonprofits of the top three teams. Prizes will also be awarded to teams with the best team name and best team uniform.

July 19

Tinkerbell is Dead

Tulsa Performing Arts Center A longstanding tradition with Theatre Pops, Tinkerbell Is Dead is an evening of standup theatre encompassing a wide range of dramatic and narrative writing — from classic to modern, from the profound to the absurd (and yes, occasionally the ribald.)

Tinkerbell showcases the talents of not only Theatre Pops regulars, but also performers from other local community and professional theatre groups, as well as guest appearances by performers from other communities.

July 20

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combination of classical compositions and rock classics has resulted in sold-out concerts and the first-ever screaming standing ovation at a Brown Bag It concert. The provocative duo keeps audiences on their toes with a repertoire that covers melodies from artists as disparate as Debussy and Guns N’ Roses. Listen as Tulsa Symphony musicians Jeff Cowen (viola) and Jill Wiebe (harp) put a new spin on the music of The Beatles, Billy Joel, Journey and more. From “American Pie” and “Eleanor Rigby” to the poignant melodies of Chopin, Appassionata creates a unique performance where classical elegance merges with modern hits.

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July 23 - Steely Dan Brady Theater (Tulsa)

Steely Dan does things at its own pace. The classic rock duo may have produced a number of hits in the 1970s, but they never had the mainstream pop instincts of other artists.

Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are bringing their Jamalot Ever After Tour to Tulsa for one of the 53 shows across the United States. Concertgoers can expect the same high-level of musical excellence which, on recent tours, garnered raves from fans and critics alike.

Steely Dan is a latter-day jazz big band tweaking a cherished repertory… freed from studio permanence, reveling in the road. The songs are the thing, and what songs they are. Steely Dan will dip into pretty much every facet of their vast and rich repertoire, serving up a set distinguished by its muscularity, finesse and chopsmanship Onstage, Fagen and Becker are joined once again by their now-legendary supporting musicians: Keith Carlock on drums, Freddie Washington on bass, Jim Beard on keyboards, Jon Herington on guitar, Michael Leonhart on trumpet and keys, Jim Pugh on trombone, Roger Rosenberg on baritone saxophone and Walt Weiskopf on saxophone. The band wouldn’t be complete without the three sublime, soulful songbirds: La Tanya Hall, Carolyn Leonhart-Escoffery and Cindy Mizelle.

Together, they will treat audiences to selections from The Dan’s extraordinary four-decade catalog, rich with infectious tunes, bodacious harmonies, irresistible grooves, and sleek, subversive lyrics — all punctuated with blazing solo work and rich ensembles.

Steely Dan has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and helped define the soundtrack of the ‘70s with hits such as “Reelin’ in the Years,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “F.M.,” “Peg,” “Hey Nineteen,” “Deacon Blues,” and “Babylon Sisters,” culled from their seven platinum albums issued between 1972-80 (including 1977’s ground breaking Aja). They reunited in the early ‘90s, launching a string of sold-out tours. In 2000 they released multi-Grammy winner (including Album of the Year) Two Against Nature, and released its acclaimed follow-up Everything Must Go in 2003. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Brady Theater (Tulsa) Chevelle came to prominence playing hard rock that represented a more melodic version of Tool’s sinister undertones and Helmet’s hardcore guitar aesthetic.

Because of their focus on radio-friendly rock, Chevelle’s albums tend to be hit-or-miss affairs, but the trio has created a string of engaging, mildly aggressive singles over the first decade of their existence.

The band tasted success with their second album, 2002’s Wonder What’s Next. Leaping to a major label, Chevelle amplified their songs’ melodic capabilities. Tracks like “Send the Pain Below” and “The Red” were effective singles that brought the angst of ‘90s alternative rock to a new era.

July 25

WWE SummerSlam Heatwave Tour

BOK Center (Tulsa) This will be your chance to see John Cena, Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt Family, plus many more of your favorite WWE Superstars during one night of intense live event action.

July 25

1964 … The Tribute

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their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964 astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter.

Given that The Beatles’ catalog is comprised of hundreds of songs, it’s almost impossible to include everyone’s favorites, but tracks chosen for the show represent a significant chunk of their best material.

July 25-27

Home & Garden Expo

Expo Square (Tulsa) This free event features over 200 exhibitors from throughout Green Country displaying and demonstrating the newest and hottest services for home improvements/repairs, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, lawn care, home insulation, energy conservation, home security, home furnishings and so much more.

July 30

American Idol Live

Brady Theater (Tulsa) No other show in TV history has proven to be a force like American Idol. Fans of the hit series can see this season’s talented Top 10 finalists live. The tour gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Season 13 finalists C.J. Harris, Jena Irene, Jessica Meuse, MK Nobilette, Alex Preston, Dexter Roberts, Majesty Rose, Malaya Watson, Sam Woolf and winner Caleb Johnson.

Past tours have featured stars such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Adam Lambert, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, Candice Glover and many more. This is the first American Idol tour to play smaller venues unlike playing larger arenas in years past.

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Michael Bublé

BOK Center (Tulsa) Touring in support of his new No. 1 selling release, “To Be Loved,” Michael Bublé has been called “one of the most likeable performers on Earth.”

Bublé’s current tour is his biggest stage production to date and sold out 40 cities in 2013. His stage show is propelled by a string of smash hits including his most recent single “Close Your Eyes,” “It’s A Beautiful Day,” “Haven’t Met You Yet,” “Home,” and “Everything,” along with Michael’s distinctive interpretations of classics like “You Make Me Feel So Young” and “Young at Heart.”

First Kid, Jingle All the Way and Good Burger. In 2013 Sinbad voiced Roper in the animated film Planes and had a guest role on the adult animated series American Dad! voicing an animated version of himself in the episode “Lost in Space” and returning in 2014 in the episode “The Longest Distance Relationship.”

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Sinbad

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Tulsa Performing Arts Center Theatre Tulsa presents the epic musical saga of hope, redemption and triumph that has inspired millions the world over. Sara Phoenix directs an 80-person cast led by Tulsa’s most powerful voices as they tell a gripping story with mesmerizing staging and music.

Les Misérables is a sung-through musical based on the novel of the same name by French poet and novelist Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with an Englishlanguage libretto by Herbert Kretzmer.

Set in early 19th-century France, it is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving 19 years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his starving sister’s child. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew after a kindly bishop inspires him by a tremendous act of mercy, but a police inspector named Javert relentlessly tracks him down. Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period in France, where a group of young idealists make their last stand at a street barricade.

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Osage Event Center (Tulsa) Corbin is the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two consecutive singles reach No. 1 with “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It.” Billboard named him as the Top New Country Artist of 2010.

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Tammy is having a bad day. She’s totaled her clunker car, gotten fired from her thankless job at a greasy burger joint and, instead of finding comfort at home, finds her husband getting comfortable with the neighbor in her own house.

It’s time to take her boom box and book it. The bad news is she’s broke and without wheels. The worse news is her grandma, Pearl, is her only option-with a car, cash, and an itch to see Niagara Falls. Not exactly the escape Tammy had in mind. But on the road, with grandma riding shotgun, it may be just what Tammy needs.

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Begin Again | July 4

Begin Again is a soul-stirring comedy about what happens when lost souls meet and make beautiful music together. Gretta and her long-time boyfriend Dave are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his newfound fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan, a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. Cast: Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | July 11

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species. Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Keri Russell

Boyhood | July 11

Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater’s Boyhood is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason, who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Boyhood charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before. Snapshots of adolescence from road trips and family dinners to birthdays and graduations and all the moments in between become transcendent. Boyhood is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting.

Cast: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke

After 10 years together and two kids, Jay and Annie try to put some spice back in their relationship by making a sex tape. The recording leaks and the couple struggles to get it back. Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel

Hercules | July 25

Having completed his legendary 12 labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord.

Cast: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Joseph Fiennes

Lucy | July 25

From La Femme Nikita and The Professional to The Fifth Element, writer/ director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in Lucy, an action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Lucy is set in a world that is run by the mob, street gangs, drug addicts, and corrupt cops. Lucy, a woman living in Taipei, Taiwan, is forced to work as a drug mule for the mob. The drug implanted in her body inadvertently leaks into her system, changing her into a superhuman, due to accessing much more than the normal 10% of her brain capacity. She can absorb knowledge instantaneously, is able to move objects with her mind, and cannot feel pain and other discomforts. Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman

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B&B Claremore 8 1407 W. Country Club Claremore | 918.342.2422

Dickinson Starworld 20 10301 S. Memorial Drive Tulsa | 918.369.7469

B&B Cinema 8 1245 New Sapulpa Road Sapulpa | 918.227.7469

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RiverWalk Movies 300 River Walk Terrace Jenks | 918.392.9959 Starplex Cinemas Owasso 12 12601 E. 86th St. N. Owasso | 918.376.9191 Super Saver Cinema 5970 E. 31st St. Tulsa | 918.551.7002

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of people venture outside their climatecontrolled dwellings, leaving fully stocked refrigerators and functioning plumbing behind for a few days or weeks of frolicking in one of Mother Nature’s playgrounds. And it’s easy to get back to nature in one of the many state parks in the Green Country region including Sequoyah, Osage Hills, Okmulgee, Dripping Springs, Natural Falls, Lake Eufaula, Keystone, Greenleaf, Grand Lake and Cherokee Landing.

Whether you choose to set up camp at state parks, resorts and campgrounds or you prefer the adrenaline rush of camping in the wild, being smarter than the average bear can heavily factor into whether your first experience is your last.

• Plan Ahead: Make sure to leave a copy of your travel plans with a friend or relative. If something should happen, there will be a record of where you plan to be on certain days.

• Tents and Sleeping Bags: Unless you are RV camping you’re going to need a tent and sleeping bag. Before purchasing either, consider where and how they will be used.

S ome tents, such as expedition domes, are built using a sleek design for deflecting high winds and cold climates. Cabin and one-man tents are designed with high ceilings and vertical walls for ventilation and more room.

Many tents built today are made with ease of setup in mind using color-coded clips or pole sleeves. Compactible fiberglass poles are great if you’re looking for durability and minimal space hogs, whereas aluminum ones are lighter and usually stronger but are slightly more awkward to carry long distances. It’s also important to have a weatherproofed tent with a full-coverage fly for threeseason and wet-weather protection.

Locator Okmulgee and Dripping Springs Okmulgee | 918.756.5971 Nestled in the mighty oak trees just west of Okmulgee lie Okmulgee and Dripping Springs State Parks. These parks are situated on land that was once an important part of the communal farm and hunting ground of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Grand Lake Bernice | 918.786.2280 Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees ranks among the largest and most popular of the state’s lakes. Famous for its size and beauty, this massive, serpentine body of water was formed by the merging of the Neosho and Spring Rivers and is well-known for great fishing.

Along 1,300 miles of shoreline, Grand Lake State Park offers eight separate state park areas, each with individual charm.

Osage Hills Pawhuska | 918.336.4141 Located just west of Bartlesville amidst rolling hills, Osage Hills State Park is a prime example of Oklahoma’s natural beauty. With dense forests, rocky bluffs and serene waters, the park boasts 1,100 acres of scenic beauty.

Keystone Sand Springs | 918.865.4991 Keystone State Park offers a quick getaway from the sights and sounds of Tulsa city life.

Campers can choose from three campgrounds for RV and tent camping near sandy beaches, wooded shorelines, high bluffs and low, rolling hills.

S leeping bags come in mainly two styles—mummy and rectangular— and two insulation types—goose down and synthetic. Rectangular ones are heavy and offer more room for those who enjoy tossing and turning at night. They can also be zipped together to form multiperson sleep zones. With a tapered design, mummy bags do a better job of retaining heat. If durability, dryer environments and smaller packing are the goal, the down version is probably the best choice although the price tags are a little steeper than the budget-friendly synthetic ones, which dry quicker and require little maintenance.

Lake Eufaula Checotah | 918.689.5311 Those seeking an escape from city life will find no better location than Lake Eufaula State Park. Ideally located for interstate travelers or weekend visitors, the park sits along the shores of Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma’s largest man-made lake.

• Forget-Me-Nots: Other bring-along-camping essentials are portable furniture, coolers, large-volume water containers, aluminum foil, tools, pocket knives, first-aid kit, flashlights or lanterns, insect repellent, storage boxes, toilet paper (it’s like gold in the outdoors), matches, cooking equipment, rain tarp, stove or grill, sunscreen and two-way walkie talkies.

Natural Falls West Siloam Springs 918.422.5802 Natural Falls State Park features a 77-foot waterfall cascading through rock formations. At the bottom of the narrow V-shaped valley, the cool forest floor is blanketed by ferns, mosses, and liverworts and surrounded by a dense mass of gorgeous native trees.

Most state and national parks require that you make camping reservations especially during high-traffic times such as summer or holidays. Visit travelok.com/state_parks to view photos, get specific info on each park, book a lodge or cabin and get a tee time. Each park will be able to inform you of their camping policies and regulations.

Sequoyah Bay Wagoner | 918.683.0878 Sequoyah Bay State Park lies along the western shoreline of Fort Gibson Lake, directly across from Sequoyah State Park. The park provides easy access for water sports, fishing and camping. A full-service marina in on site.

Tenkiller Vian | 918.489.5641 Set in the rocky bluffs of the Cookson hills, the sparkling, clear waters of Lake Tenkiller and the dense woods make this state park a popular destination. Visitors can expect a wide array of scenery including stone cliffs, thick forests, gorgeous lake views and hard-to-beat sunsets.

Walnut Creek Prue | 918.865.4991 Clear waters, sandy beaches, high bluffs and rolling hills make this park an ideal retreat for both recreation and quiet relaxation. Visitors are encouraged to explore the 17mile Sand Plum Trail, whether they choose to hike, bike, or go on horseback.

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Greenleaf Braggs | 918.487.5622 Tucked away in the hills of eastern Oklahoma, Greenleaf State Park offers spectacular scenery and a peaceful getaway. The park offers cabins, campgrounds, family recreation facilities and nature trails.

Sequoyah Hulbert | 918.772.2046 Surrounded by the tranquil oak and hickory woodlands of Eastern Oklahoma, Sequoyah State Park is located deep in the heart of an area steeped in rich history. When visiting the park, enjoy a quintessential sunset over Fort Gibson Lake, play a round of golf, take a trail ride on horseback or hike the trails.

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Cherokee Landing Park Hill | 918.457.5716 Sitting in the densely-wooded Cookson hills south of Tahlequah on Lake Tenkiller, this pocket of paradise is a choice destination for boaters, anglers and campers. Tenkiller boasts 13,000 acres of water and more than 130 miles of shoreline with hidden coves, rocky bluffs and lush, surrounding forest.

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Blue Hole Park’s clear water makes it an ideal spot for families to enjoy a day of fun in the sun in Salina. Tiny swimmers can get wet in the shallow water, while there is deeper water perfect for underwater exploring. Plenty of wildlife surrounds the swimming hole and young swimmers enjoy catching crawfish in the clear water. RV and tent camp sites are available for those wishing to stay overnight. A concession stand on-site features corn dogs, hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas and sweet treats.

Take a Riverboat Ride

The Oklahoma sun shines proudly overhead, watermelon is ripe for the picking and the lakes are full—summer is here and it’s time to celebrate.

Plan your Green Country activities with the help of this handy guide.

By Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Staff

Board the Grand Princess for a unique and historic Grand Lake riverboat ride in Grove. In service since 1945, the Grand Princess travels along Grand Lake and Har-Ber Village, allowing opportunities for lakeside dining and dancing during the season’s warm evenings. 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. She is 108 feet long, 47 feet high, weighs 168 tons and can easily accommodate 300 passengers for dinner.

Both ships offer air-conditioning and heating for comfort in any weather, and are reminiscent of the romance and adventure of the old Mississippi riverboats.

Cruises glide past beautiful homes along Grand Lake, Har-Ber Village and the inspiring lakeside scenery. A variety of daily sightseeing cruises are available during the summer, along with private charters, holiday cruises, dinner and dance cruises.

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he hottest season of the year is all about enjoying the outdoors, cooling off and finding essential warm-weather diversions from the day-to-day grind. Ranging from classic summer experiences to a bit of the unexpected, this list will have you bouncing from one fun activity to the next. With so many possibilities, you’ll wish summertime in Oklahoma lasted forever.

When it’s time to cool off from the inside out, head to Scoops & Grinds in Collinsville to satisfy your summer craving for ice cream. Top your artisan dairy treat with Ghirardelli chocolate, nuts and whatever else your imagination desires for a seriously decadent sundae.

Walk Through Gardens in Bloom

Walk through six acres of lush gardens filled with flowers in bloom at Lendonwood Gardens in Grove. Here, the sunny weather of summer invites you to stroll along paths shaded by oak trees on your way to view English terrace gardens. Take a leisurely walk through paths shaded by towering oak trees or visit the Japanese Pavilion, located in the central part of the main garden, for an overlooking view of the koi pond and surrounding gardens. Other highlights of the botanical gardens include bonsai, Japanese maple, hosta, dogwood and one of the largest chamaecyparis trees (false cypress) and rhododendron collections in the Midwest.

There are six distinct garden areas including the display garden, oriental garden, Japanese pavilion, English terrace garden, American backyard garden and the azalea garden. The display garden is located near Lendonwood Garden’s entrance and features eye-catching colors. This is also the location of over 75 varieties of Japanese maple trees. The oriental garden features plants that thrive in the shade like hostas and over 25 kinds of dogwoods. A 150-foot stream also winds through the area.

The English terrace garden, as the name suggests, features plants that are popular in England such as rhododendrons, a weeping katsura tree and a magnolia tree complete with giant, glossy leaves and white, fragrant blooms. The American backyard garden is the only garden at Lendonwood that doesn’t have water irrigation, so the plants in the area must be able to thrive with minimal water. Among the plant varieties located in the area are knockout roses, marigolds, zinnias and daylilies. There is also a charming white gazebo located in the center of the garden, which is a popular spot for photos.

The azalea garden is a full acre of blooming red, white, pink, lavender, yellow and orange azaleas, which thrive in the shaded areas. Take a walk around the area during the spring when the plants are most fragrant.

Lendonwood Gardens got its start in 1995 when Dr. Leonard Miller designed and built the garden. Miller’s work with the garden lasted about 18 months before the gardens became a non-profit corporation. Since then, numerous plants have been added and additional land adjacent to the original garden has been purchased.

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Scoops & Grinds is a combination Internet cafe, coffee shop and ice cream parlor with a patio. This corner historic building opened July 1, 1910 as the Oklahoma State Bank. Today, locals and travelers flock to Scoops & Grinds for everything from excellent homemade treats and artisan ice cream to blended espressos.

Other menu items include smoothies, Italian cream sodas, teas, coffees and a variety of pastries including croissants, breads and homemade brownies.

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Oklahomans associate the summer heat with cooling off in the river, so floating the Illinois is a time-honored tradition. See wildlife including deer, fox, bobcats and birds as you camp, swim, play sports and fish along the waterfront. Feel like an explorer as you conquer the 60 miles of the Illinois River by canoe or raft. Winding through the Cookson Hills of northeastern Oklahoma, the Illinois River cuts through steep and rocky bluffs, creating a breathtaking landscape for visitors.

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Recreational opportunities abound in this picturesque landscape, especially along the portion of the river that flows parallel to SH-10 northeast of Tahlequah.

A float trip is the most popular way to experience the Illinois River; embark on a leisurely ride on the cool water and take in all the river has to offer. With so many outfitters and campsites nearby, you have everything you need already along the river.

Get Nostalgic at a Drive-In

For many patrons, the Admiral Twin along Route 66 in Tulsa is tinged with memories of drive-in movies from the 1950s and 60s. Warm summer nights are perfect for rolling down the windows and enjoying a piece of open-air cinema from the comfort of your own automobile. The drive-in opened originally as a single screen in 1951. A second screen was added a year later and renamed The Admiral Twin Drive-In. It epitomizes the nostalgic drive-in movie theatres of the past, so much so that it was featured in the Francis Ford Coppola’s classic The Outsiders as the 1950s hangout. After a fire destroyed both original wooden screens in 2010, the theater was rebuilt and opened in 2012 with a steel screen.

Other amenities include an updated on-site concession stand and bathrooms.

Twist and Turn at a Water Park

Dive into an oasis of summertime fun and beat the heat with everything from tall speed slides to tranquil floats down lazy rivers. Big Splash Water Park, located in the heart of Tulsa, offers an escape from the summer heat and activities for the whole family. Grab a tube and head into the wave pool to soak up the sun in the cool waves, then hop in the lazy river to kick back and relax. For more action, climb up to the top of the colorful, twisting water slides that tower over the park and wind around the tubes on rushing water. A shallow pool in the park invites even the smallest children to splash amidst spraying water, travel down minislides and enjoy the day.

A visit to the River Country Family Water Park in Muskogee guarantees you’ll stay cool and still have tons of fun this summer. Here you can swim, splash and slide all day long. Rush down the park’s two tube slides as many times as you want, then chill out as you drift down Willow Creek. Take the smaller kids over to Tugboat Beach, a sand playground, and Crawdad Corner, an interactive area complete with slides and spraying water. Cool off in the Frog Pond, filled with over 100,000 gallons of water, and if you get hungry, head over to the Bait Shop for a snack.

Head out to enjoy 20,000 square feet of water at the Miami Water Park, Oklahoma’s largest municipal pool. This is not your ordinary swimming pool though; multiple slides and unique aquatic equipment make this an exciting water park. Speed down a 45-foot straight slide, or wind your way down a twisty slide. Kids will love the playground areas, small slides and colorful water fixture in the pool that dumps and shoots water every which way. At this Miami park, concessions are offered and lockers are available, so it’s easy to spend the whole day playing in the water.

See a Fireworks Show

Grand Lake is home to the Duck Creek Fireworks show, one of Oklahoma’s most spectacular Independence Day displays. Secure your spot on the water as the sun goes down to see multi-colored fireworks reflecting off the lake’s still waters or enjoy a variety of activities before the show starts including a War Bird vintage aircraft flyover. Attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year, the Duck Creek Fireworks celebration is a true firework spectacular. Join spectators from across the state and region as they line the shores of Grand Lake awaiting the show.

Enjoy music, dancing, great food, commercial vendors and the time-honored tradition of boats parading up and down the creek. Keep an eye out for the highly anticipated War Bird flyover, a loving tribute to the men and women serving overseas and an event that grows each year in the number of vintage aircraft deployed. The fireworks, which will begin promptly as soon as the sun sets, will be synchronized to patriotic music. Make your way to Duck Creek and enjoy an Independence Day celebration the whole family will love.

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Visitors are greeted with the delightful sounds of music in a friendly tasting room, where the whole Summerside family is ready to assist guests who wander into the winery. Relax and slow down while strolling through the gift shop and gourmet deli.

Experience Summerside’s award-winning wine and mead-making process while taking a cellar tour. Visitors may be lucky enough to stop in on a day when this bustling winery is in the process of harvesting, pressing, fermenting, racking or bottling. Enjoy tasting splendid wines while standing at the original bar from Tulsa’s historic Camelot Hotel.

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The magnificent landscape of Green Country is even more beautiful when seen from above on a zip lining tour of Tulsa. On a Postoak Canopy Tour, you’ll feel the rush of traveling over 1,000 acres of forest as you fly between seven zip lining platforms on more than 4,000 feet of cable. Zip your way through rolling hills in Green Country while enjoying a picture perfect view of downtown Tulsa. Closetoed shoes and comfortable clothes are all that is required at this thrill seeking challenge, and everyone from first-timers to experienced zip liners will enjoy the rush.

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Check out the Zoo

Gather up the kids and the rest of the family for a visit to the top-rated Tulsa Zoo and feast your eyes on African lions, Australian kangaroos, South American jaguars and Malayan tigers over 80 acres of wild exhibits. Take a ride around the zoo onboard the popular Safari Train and visit a variety of unforgettable exhibits that include state-of-the-art audio and visual displays, walk-through caves, interactive petting areas, sensory gardens, a recreated Massai village, pre-Colombian ruins and much more. Don’t leave the Tulsa Zoo without seeing the giraffe experience, chimpanzee connection, the African penguin exhibit, or the sea lion cove, which invites visitors to view these playful creatures from an underwater viewing station.

The experience consists of seven landing platforms. Each zip line tour is led by an experienced guide and lasts about three hours as guests get harnessed in and climb to the top of a landing platform. From there you’ll be whisked away down the line to another platform. Feel the wind against your face as you sail through the trees in beautiful Osage Hills. Be sure to bring a camera, because you won’t want to miss a moment of this exhilarating journey, which features unbeatable panoramic views. You may even catch a glimpse of squirrels, deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, foxes, geese and many birds as you zip from platform to platform. Afterward, enjoy refreshments and browse the gift shop to get a token of your adventure.

Fly Over the Water

Get a bird’s eye view of Grand Lake when you parasail with Sail Grand Waterfront, which also offers a variety of jet skis, ski boats and pontoons for more fun on the lake. Feel the wind in your hair and let the scenery of Grand Lake take your breath away as you ascend from the boat’s deck to 500 feet up in the air. Single and tandem rides are available.

Become an Underwater Explorer

Those who tire of exploring the natural world on dry land can dip into the exciting waters of Lake Tenkiller to find a whole new place to discover. Dive 80 feet under the lake’s crystal clear water to find rocky cliffs, as well as sunken planes, boats and vehicles. Access to the diving area can be found at Fisherman’s Point within Tenkiller State Park. Nautical Adventures Scuba offers equipment rental as well as scuba classes.

Stomp on Grapes

Feel grapes squish between your toes as you stomp the fruit later made into wine at Summerside Vineyards, Winery & Meadery in Vinita. Sample their unique recipes for wine, take a tour of the facilities during the season’s fabulous sunny weather and don’t forget to purchase a bottle or two to take home with you.

The business offers underwater salvage and recovery services, full air and fill services, equipment rental, as well as basic, advanced and specialty scuba classes. Nautical Adventures also offers historical dive tours to places like Skunk Island, a small island just north of the Tenkiller Lake dam, which features fishfilled ledges, several cement slabs from old homesteads, old bottles and turn of the century horseshoes.

Of course, Lake Tenkiller also boasts Scuba Park, an area off Fisherman’s Point, that showcases a sunken school bus and several boat hulls. Lake Tenkiller has a reputation as a great diving lake due to its crystal clear waters, mild sloping hills and rock cliffs. At 165 feet deep, Tenkiller is one of the deepest lakes in the area.

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very July, as we reflect on what it truly means to be American, our minds tend to wander to what this writer calls “The Five F’s.”

Family, friends, food, fireworks and freedom.

No July is complete without “The 5 F’s,” and, fortunately for the citizens of Tulsa and its neighbors, there is a place where all of these things and more can be found in spades: Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina.

Now, you may be thinking, “What does a Mexican grill and cantina have to do with being an American?” The answer is simple. Everything and nothing. A restaurant may not be able to determine your Americanism, but Los Cabos isn’t your run-of-the-mill restaurant. It’s a dining destination. In the words of director of operations and Los Cabos partner, Michael Banks, “Los Cabos is a getaway. It’s an event. It’s not just about the food … it’s about the memories.”

Los Cabos has been making memories for almost a decade. With three locations surrounding Tulsa, there is a getaway for everyone. The first, part of the Riverwalk in Jenks, appropriately opened on Cinco de Mayo back in 2005. The second, in Broken Arrow, opened the following year.

Last May, Owasso welcomed a Los Cabos, rounding out the trio.

The brainchild of long-time restaurateur Jim Blacketer Sr. and his sons, Los Cabos started as one family’s need for a casual upscale Mexican concept that included exceptional food and outstanding service, with a level of fun unmatched by any other restaurant in Oklahoma.

By placing each Los Cabos near local bodies of water, including the Arkansas River, the Blacketer family was able to bring their vision of a resort disguised as a restaurant to life.

Since day one, guests have been taking daily vacations to Los Cabos for good food, good fun, and incredible local entertainment. With Hacienda style outdoor cabana bars and stages, Los Cabos plays host to live music and talent seven days a week at all three locations during the spring and summer months. Regular acts include The Fabulous Two,

Usual Suspects, Rockwell and more.

Much like the restaurant itself, the Los Cabos menu was built from the ground up.

“We’re taking Mexican food to the next level,” Banks shares. “Think of it as upgraded comfort food.”

Just when we thought comfort food couldn’t get any better, Los Cabos went and proved us wrong. With bolder dishes that combine traditional and modern recipes and “evoke the sophisticated gourmet tastes of Mexico,” this menu was specifically designed to satisfy “the consumer’s growing taste for more authentic flavors, freshly prepared products, and value priced items.”

By giving their guests more options to choose from, Los Cabos has, and continues to, set itself apart from other Tulsa grills and cantinas.

Start with their one-of-a-kind sweet corn tamale cakes: two large sweet corn muffins resting on a bed of homemade salsa Verde and topped with chipotle ranch, avocado, tomatoes and cilantro. Move on to one

or all three varieties of handmade tamales, hand-rolled daily and filled with your choice of spicy beef, chicken or pork and smothered in your favorite sauce.

Hook, line and sinker, Los Cabos reels its guests in time and time again. Deservedly so, this restaurant is the winner of countless restaurant awards and honors including Best New Mexican Concept, Best Chips and Salsa, Best Outdoor Dining, and, perhaps most important, Best Margarita for not one, not two, but eight years in a row. Anyone fancy a drink?

Michael Glass calls Los Cabos a “staycation,” a place where food and fun enthusiasts can go to forget about their day-to-day stresses. An appropriate term for a restaurant that so great fulfills the “The Five

Join the Jenks Los Cabos family this Fourth of July as they host the 8th Annual Boomfest Fireworks Extravaganza. Complete with musical performances, balloon artists, face painters and guest appearances by The Tulsa Warbirds and the U.S. Marine Corps, this celebrated event starts at 2 p.m. and continues on past 10 p.m. With an anticipated crowd of over 100,000 people, this is sure to be the biggest year to date. Leading up to the 26-minute musical fireworks show, Oklahoma’s very own Alaska and Madi, who competed on the sixth season of The Voice, will sing our national anthem. The stars will no doubt be shining bright this July 4th, 37 thanks to Los Cabos.

So, what are you waiting for? Bring your family. Bring your friends … maybe even make some new ones. Eat incredibly fresh and flavorful food. Witness the biggest and boldest fireworks show in Tulsa County, and have the freedom to do it all over again. For your next meal, go see for yourself why everyone’s saying “We’re doin’ Los Cabos tonight.”

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The seemingly endless options don’t stop there. No restaurant on the water is complete without seafood. Never frozen, the seafood preparations at Los Cabos are as fresh and flavorful as it gets. Sink your teeth into the tilapia Los Cabos: grilled or blackened mild flavored tilapia topped with creamy white wine sauce, scallops, shrimp and real crab. This real-deal dish is garnished with mango pico de gallo and served with a sweet corn tamale cake, beans and rice.

It’s even home to the largest fireworks show in the Tulsa area.

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For something “uniquely Los Cabos,” the pollo con chorizo, two crispy breaded chicken breasts stuffed with chorizo, poblano peppers, onions and Monterey jack cheese with a side of creamy queso, rice and beans, is a must. And if that’s not unique enough for you, the fried avocados are the way to go. Two avocado halves are lightly battered and fried, then topped with your choice of seasoned ground beef or fajita chicken, sauce and chipotle sour cream. Yes, they are as good as they sound.

F’s,” this staycation was made for families, built on friendship, centered around good food and inspired by the freedom that comes with getting away from it all. To put it simply, Glass states, “This restaurant is whatever you want it to be.”

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ess than 30 percent of college graduates earn an income in a field related to their major. Count Angelene Ripley Wright, who studied graphic design at the University of Tulsa, among the group. These days she spends a good part of her day as a detective.

But it’s not bad guys or unexplained mysteries this Ellery Queen-in-training is trying to locate or solve. She’s on the trail of a more effervescent target … soda pop.

As manager of Ida Red Boutique, this “woman of many hats” makes part of her daily mission to find unique and regional soft drinks to populate the bumper crop of libations that helped put the rockin’ boutique on the map. “We carry anywhere between 100-200 varieties of drink,” says the bubbly caretaker of cool products. “Some are hard to find which makes it so special. There are not a lot of distributors for the stuff we carry.

For example, we have Cheerwine, which tastes like Cherry Dr. Pepper. It’s real popular in North Carolina. People get so excited when they find something they haven’t tried.

Combine the drinks with hard-to-find candy and people get real happy, which makes us happy.”

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In 2008, through a relationship developed by her father Steve Ripley … yes, the same vocalist-songwriter-guitarist Ripley who fronted The Tractors and played with Bob Dylan … Wright and Cain’s Ballroom coowner Alice Rodgers started Ida Red (which takes its name from a tune popularized

by Western swing legend Bob Willis) as a merchandise arm of the historic music venue.

What started out offering concert posters and t-shirts has blossomed into a store with an extensive selection of goods to suit every budget and taste.

The 3,000-square foot business on Brookside was one of the first stores, local or national, to carry Blake Mycoskie’s TOMS shoes that have become immensely popular. Other unique products include Lily and Laura Bracelets that are hand crocheted by village women in Nepal; Louis & Cluck apparel, accessories and products including the “I Love the 918” line; and weird-funny Nifty Keen greeting cards created by designer Zuri Louis and musician/ writer Jarrod Gollihare. If repping Oklahoma is high on your list, Ida Red has your back with Sooner State-themed shirts, hats, keepsakes, souvenirs and kid dresses crafted from flour sacks.

You can also expand your music library with some choice vinyl cuts from Oklahoma mainstays like Hanson, Red Dirt Rangers and national artists including Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong who embrace the classic presentation of their music. They also offer customers the ability to purchase tickets to shows at Cain’s and the Brady Theater “I love people and am freakishly passionate about Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oklahoma music.

There are so many things that make this state so great,” says Wright who promotes that love with a large purple heart on the Ida Red wall. “ We’re growing one funky step at a time.

Hopefully I’m doing a good job of sharing the love.”

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If you’re looking for something from the past or very uniquely current, you can find it all in this section of town.

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Christine can best be described as one funny mother! She has a husband, a twenty-something son who lives at home, a divorced daughter and three grand-kids. This gives her a full portfolio of material to draw from. A lot of people ask Chris why she began a career in comedy so late in life.

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Justin Leon has spent the last ten years working the road and sharpening an act that is based on his life and yours, spending less time on our differences and more on what we have in common, Justin observes the world in a way that everyone can relate. Justin has been fortunate to have had shared the stage with some of the best in the business today.

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Thursday, July 3 Phil Marshall Friday, July 4 Jessica Hunt Band Saturday, July 5 Signal My Way and Wonderheim Sunday, July 6 Preslar Showcase Thursday, July 10 Hunt Club 5 Year Anniversary Party with the Groove Pilots Friday, July 11 Amped Saturday, July 12 Marshall Wallace Band Thursday, July 17 Mark Gibson

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Even with the Woody Guthrie Center showcasing an incredible body of work, can Guthrie’s spirit and message still resonate with a changing culture? BY Chris Greer

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n the Americana musical tradition, there have been many icons.

The roots of the tree stretch back long before Dylan went electric in Newport. They bring together the tales of the pioneering spirit and the ballads that plumb the depths of the human soul. This is the music of the common folk—the dirt-level dig-ins who cling to the tattered fringes of the American Dream.

And one of the greatest proponents of the unequivocal equanimity of all people was a humble, traveling tune-smith from Okemah, Okla., named Woody Guthrie.

Born in 1912, Guthrie was largely under-appreciated in his own time, branded everything from a bum to a communist. Painter, illustrator, philosopher, journalist, poet and prophet all in one, Guthrie was a Renaissance man dedicated not to haute culture, but to the universal roads traveled by ordinary beings.

In this modern age, where the disparity between the haves and havenots widens almost daily, Guthrie’s spirit rises to once more bolster the faith of the downtrodden, and to bring humanity back to the basic, enduring sensibilities that foster peace and contentment. Guthrie’s words, both sung and scribed, hold power in the here and now, and those who spread his humble ideologies serve to nurture the soul by awakening its roots.

Among those helping to open the eyes of the blind is the group over at the Woody Guthrie Center. Home to the Woody Guthrie Archives, the Center preserves his legacy and life story and communicates the social, political, and cultural values found in his vast body of work.

The Center is a repository for Guthrie’s writings, art, and songs and an educational resource for teachers and students everywhere.

Guthrie’s message was about the brotherhood of man, and how we need to get along and help each other. It’s timeless. It’s the same message that’s been basic since the beginning, and it’ll probably always need to be restated, but Guthrie, who wrote over 2,000 songs, but only recorded one third of them, was definitely a genius at putting it in everyday terms.

As prolific as Guthrie was at crafting songs, few realize that he was also an amazing writer who penned on topics ranging from war and homelessness to love and sex. Bound for Glory, Guthrie’s most recognizable piece for the general masses, details his experiences riding the rails.

His edicts, advice and analysis on the human condition ring in the same vein of truth as the great philosophers, humanitarians and prophets who have steered the conscience of humanity since the beginning of recorded history. Yet as the globe is again encircled with the flames of unrest and the shroud of war, Guthrie’s simple wisdom rings true.

On “Christmastime in Washington” Steve Earle sings, “See there’s foxes in the henhouse/And there’s cows out in the corn/The unions have been busted/And their proud red banners torn/But if you listen to the radio/They’ll tell you all is well/But you and me and Cisco know/It’s goin’ straight to hell/So come back Woody Guthrie/Come back to us now.”

Those words ring even truer now.

It’s safe to say that Guthrie is one of the most important figures in Oklahoma music history. With his total optimism in finding a better way to live and to work and to relate to one another as a society, Guthrie and his songs ranging from “Oklahoma Hills” to “This Land is Your Land,” gave life to ideas that a few brave souls are still working on today.

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Lucky Town Bruce Springsteen has had plenty of “Glory Days” since his brand of heartland rock captured the nation’s attention in 1973. Some of those seminal moments, as captured by five photographers, are in residency at the Woody Guthrie Center.

Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey, a traveling photography exhibition curated by the Grammy Museum, opened in Tulsa at The Woody Guthrie Center in April 2014. It features 45 iconic images of Bruce Springsteen. On display until spring of 2015, the exhibit serves to document a great American music legend, and features photos taken by noted Springsteen photographers Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Pamela Springsteen and Frank Stefanko.

Springsteen’s newest album High Hopes was released in January 2014.

While the majority of the exhibit focuses on Springsteen off-stage, four additional live performance photographs, shot by Barry Schneier, are also showcased. These photos were shot during the now famous Springsteen concert at Harvard Square Theater where famed Rolling Stone music journalist Jon Landau claimed, “I have seen the future of rock and roll, and its name is Bruce Springsteen.” It was also the night that “Born to Run” was played live for the first time.

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Bruce Springsteen’s recording career spans more than 40 years, beginning with 1973’s Columbia Records release Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. He has released 18 studio albums, garnered 20 Grammy Awards, won an Oscar, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall

of Fame, was a 2009 recipient of Kennedy Center Honors and was named 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year by The Recording Academy.

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“Our goal with this exhibition is to define the career of Bruce Springsteen in an entirely new light, as captured by these five incredible photographers,” says Grammy Museum executive director Bob Santelli. “Each of these photographers was able to artfully document Bruce’s world, at different stages in his career. We are honored to partner with each of them in order to help tell the story of one of the most important figures in American music.”

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Much more than a candy store, Cookiedoodle in Jenks is a veritable campus of gourmet cookies, cookie cakes and cupcakes. By Chris Greer

ood trends come and go, but one thing that never goes out of style is sweets. Whether it’s ice cream or a piece of cake after dinner, a midday cookie or a breakfast cupcake (yeah, don’t judge), if it’s got the right amount of sugar, the masses will find it hard to resist.

Case in point, Cookiedoodle in Jenks has been a fantasyland for lovers of sweet treats for nearly three years thanks to an inventive culinary staff and unique interpretations on delicious standards. Much more than a candy store, the small corner shop is a veritable campus of gourmet cookies, cookie cakes and cupcakes.

After 20 years running Miss Addie’s in Muskogee with her husband Toby, Bernadette Feickert decided it was time for a new challenge—one that would allow her to express a more creative side then could have happened under the Miss Addie’s umbrella.

Starting with a recipe off the Internet, Bernadette began a process of trial and error as she whipped up batch after batch of cookies adding and deleting ingredients according to her own taste buds. The cookies became something of a request item at Miss Addie’s and soon, they were be requested by other restaurants and establishments around Green Country. A hefty chunk of her business brought her to Jenks on a weekly basis. Before long, with the support of her husband, who continues to run Miss Addie’s, the Feickerts packed up and moved to the home of the Trojans. It’s now Toby who has the commute.

“I just wanted my own thing,” says Bernadette. “The success of Miss Addie’s allowed me the opportunity to start Cookiedoodle. And making the cookies was definitely a creative outlet for me. What started out as a hobby, has grown into a wonderful business.

“At the same time, I knew I didn’t want to just bake and sell the usual cookies. I was looking to do something fun and different.”

While she has helped many craving a sugar fix with a line of gourmet cookies—including caramel apple streusel, chocolate ganache, lemon lace and oatmeal cranberry walnut—it’s the artistic hand-decorated cookies that has Cookiedoodle standing apart from the crowd.

The soft, cake-like creations are more than just sugar, eggs and icing. Each cookie is finished with an almond glaze and decorated with a homemade butter cream icing. “Part of our success comes from the multi-step process we put each cookie through,” says Bernadette.

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The distinctive cookie choices encompass many holidays, events, themes and occasions. Have a baby one the way? They’ve got cookies shaped and decorated like baby bottles, carriages, rattles, bibs and even a onesie. Stuck for what to bring to that summer block party? How about a flip flop, dragon fly or a bikini cookie?

“A lot of our ideas come from our customers,” says Bernadette. “We have close to 1,000 different cookie cutters that we’ve amassed over the years. But if we don’t have a cutter that will work for a certain cookie, we make a new cutter and go to work.

“I’ve got a terrific team of graphic artists and culinary degrees helping me bring each idea to life. We can match items in a party invitation or announcement. There really isn’t anything we can’t do.”

And that includes a bust of a 1968’s Planet of the Apes character.

“We had a groom who asked for a Dr. Zaius cake,” Bernadette says. “I was thinking we were going to do a sheet cake or something. Then my decorator busted out a full Dr. Zaius bust covered in fondant. It was so incredible. We kept waiting for it to talk.

“We try to surpass expectations every day. A lot of people see these shows on television where they create cake masterpieces and don’t think it can be done on a local level.”

Well it’s more than attainable at Cookiedoodle.

Bouquets come arranged in painted pails that are as cute as they are functional. Arrangements come in three, five, seven, nine and 12 cookie configurations. They can also be shipped flat.

While the decorated cookies require a 72-hour lead time, if you’re operating from a last-minute pinch, you can grab any one of the decorative containers off the shelf, fill them with shredded grass and add cookies already decorated. For only $5 Bernadette’s team will “pretty up” the arrangement, seal it and help you earn bonus points for creativity in your gift-giving efforts.

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“These cookies are so rich and large, that we needed to make sure they could last longer than a day. Some of that comes from the way we bake and glaze them, but by sealing our entire cookie in a cellophane bag, they can last nearly a week without losing their flavor.”

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A unique spin on the English hangout with a flair for Shepherd’s Pie. Hearty meals in a fun-filled atmosphere.

Watch sports while enjoying burgers, nachos, fish and chips and more than 200 distinctive beers. www.bakerstreetpub.com; 6620 S. Memorial, Tulsa; 918.286.2227 $

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

Traditional slow smoked BBQ eats in portions such as Sooner Magic, The Option, The Wishbone, Smoked Jayhawk and the Bevo Plate. Twelve locations in the Tulsa and Green Country area. www.billysimsbbq.com $

Billy’s on the Square

A Tulsa tradition since 1984 for great food and great lunch time fun. Located inside the historic May Building. Whether you just need a quick bite to eat, need a carry out order for everyone at the office or need a place to have a party to get the whole gang together, Billy’s has you covered. www.billysonthesquare.com; 5th and Main, Tulsa; 918.583.8703 $

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Caz’s Chowhouse

Menu reflects a wide variety of comfort foods including salads (house, garden, Santa Fe and Cobb), burgers, catfish, pork sliders, the Great Cazbah (grilled cheese with Jalapeno bacon and tomato), meatloaf, chicken fried steak and a side. www.cazschowhouse.com; 18 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.588.2469 $

Caz’s Pub

Not just an ordinary bar located in the heart of the Brady Art District of downtown Tulsa. Great casual eatery offering delicious fare, drink specials and plenty of tunes piping out of the jukebox. www.cazspub.com; 21 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.585.8587 $

Celebrity Restaurant

Known for their award-winning Caesar salad, this nearly 50-year-old establishment gets it done with old-water lobster tail, steaks and cast-iron skillet fried chicken. Great spot for a casual meal or special occasion. www.celebritytulsa.com; 3109 S. Yale, Tulsa; 918.743.1800 $$

Chimi’s

For over 30 years, has been serving generation after generation of the greater Tulsa community with some of the freshest authentic Mexican food this side of the border. And if you dare, ask the waiter to “Diablo style” your meal. www.chimismexican.com; 918.587.4411 $

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

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Churning out burgers for nearly 60 years, the 1950’s décor only adds to the friendly service, choice eats and frosty root beer. Hand-battered onion strings and freedom fries are the perfect side dishes. www.brownies-hamburgers.com; 2130 S. Harvard, Tulsa; 918.744.0320 $

Cafe Olé

Serving Southwest cuisine for 30 years. Dine on Mexican salads, inventive side dishes including jalapeno cornbread and traditional tacos that include shredded beef, chicken, pork or veggies. www.cafeolebrookside.com; 3509 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.745.6699 $

Affordably priced meals in a laid back family atmosphere.

Menu includes all the staples you would expect to find with tasty twists on tradition in carne asada, pollo loco and chimichanga dishes. Three locations in Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Owasso. www.compadresgrill.com; 918.574.2667 $

Casual atmosphere with unique choices of entrees including orange chicken, double pork chops, seasoned meats, fish and chips and even crème brulee for desert. Even when busy doesn’t appear overcrowded. 8922 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.615.3383 $$

Dave and Buster’s

Menu that combines fun with flavor on dishes like chicken and waffles, bacon-wrapped beef medallions and the chicken goldfingers. Work the food off on their Million Dollar Midway offering hundreds of games for the young and young at heart. www.daveandbusters.com; 6812 S. 105th E. Ave., Tulsa; 918.449.3100 $

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Billy Sims Barbecue

Located inside the Embassy Suites, choose from hand-cut steaks, grilled salmon, crab cakes, grilled corn on the cob and an extensive wine selection. www.tulsa.embassysuites.com, 3332 S. 79th E. Ave., Tulsa; 918.622.4000 $$

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Doc’s Wine and Food

Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, check out the creole scramble, eggs nola (with blue swimmer crab cakes and poached eggs), shrimp and grits, bourbon glazed duck, sea scallops and the hangover burger. And if the burger doesn’t do the trick, Doc’s has plenty of other cures including a memosa, bloody mary and sangria. www.docswineandfood.com; 3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.949.3663 $$

El Tequila

Owners have created a unique restaurant concept around original recipes that demand fresh ingredients for classics like burritos, quesadillas, nachos and signature sizzling fajitas. www.eltequilatulsa.com $

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Elmer’s BBQ has been a Tulsa landmark for over 35 years with an “It be bad” menu that offers some of the finest and freshest smoked meats available at an affordable price. Sandwich and dinner plates range from one to three meats including chopped/sliced beef or pork, bologna, hot links, sausage, ham, chicken, salmon or turkey. If you’re looking to answer a hungry stomach, go for the famous badwich that features a huge sampling of smoked meats and choice of two sides. www.elmersbbqtulsa.com; 4130 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, 918.742.6702 $

Fat Daddy’s Pub & Grille

Recently remodeled and now completely non-smoking, this south Tulsa hangout offers a great atmosphere, plenty of TV’s to watch your favorite sporting events, pool and live music every Friday and Saturday. A full kitchen that is open 11 a.m.11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday offers a plethora of pub favorites including chicken wraps, reubens, French dips and burgers of many varieties. Other specialties include country-fried steak, fajitas, queso-smothered burritos, salads and pasta. And don’t miss out on .60 cent tacos on Tuesdays. www.fatdaddyspubandgrille.com; 8056 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa; 918.872.6206 $

FirstWatch

The staff begins each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up French toast batter from scratch. Everything is made to order and no heat lamps or deep fryers are used. Sit down to a pot of coffee and a complimentary newspaper in either of the Tulsa locations. www.firstwatch.com; 8104 E. 68th Street, Tulsa, 918.610.3447; 8178 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918.296.9960 $

French Hen Bistro & Wine Bar

Not easy to find, but worth the effort. Catering to diners looking for something exceptional for over 30 years, the menu includes prime meats, Colorado lamb, fresh fish, unique sauces, soups, cheesecakes and bread pudding. www.frenchhentulsa.net; 7143 S. Yale, Tulsa; 918.492.2596 $$$

Fuji Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar

With two locations in the Tulsa area, partake in over 38 years of dining experience with Big Willie, California rolls, calamari, cream cheese wontons, spicy tuna and a crowd favorite ninja roll. www.fujitulsa.com; 3739 S. Peoria Dr., Tulsa (Brookside), 918.794.4448; 8226 E. 71st St., Tulsa, 918.250.1821 $$

Full Moon Café

Serving up favorites like tortilla soup, fresh-ground hamburgers, crisp salads and chicken margarita, Full Moon Cafe also offers some of Oklahoma’s finest music at night including a live band karaoke. www.eatfullmoon.com; 1525 E. 15th St., Tulsa; 918.583.6666; 411 W. Stone Wood Dr., Broken Arrow; 918.994.6363 $

The Gaucho

Taking the ordinary out of a steak dinner, this Brazilian restaurant balances upscale décor with a casual atmosphere and main courses prepared on a slow-roasting rotisserie and delivered to tables in what seems like an endless stream of servers offering delectable cuts of meats, shrimp and pineapple. www.gauchotulsa.com; 6219 E. 61st, Tulsa; 918.494.0042 $$-$$$

George’s Pub & Grill

Featuring an intense beer selection, nightly specials and fantastic food, George’s is everything you’d want in a neighborhood pub. Locally owned and known for their Thai fish tacos, the food is prepared fresh and can be enjoyed in upstairs seating or on the patio. With so many options for grub and suds, it’s easy to see why George’s is a favorite. 108 N. 1st St., Jenks; 918.296.9711 $

Harden’s

Preparation is the rule when it comes to Harden’s hamburgers.

It starts with cutting the onions with a razor blade and keeping the buns a little greasy. Everything is fresh and homemade, from the cole slaw to the cobbler. www.thehamburgerstore.com; 432 S. Sheridan, Tulsa; 918.834.2558 $

The Hen

Called “the Hen’s naughty little sister in Brookside” by the owner, this lively restaurant offers fried oysters, wedge salads, veal meatloaf, cedar plank salmon, beef tenderloin, grilled duck and a great cinnamon roll bread pudding. www.thehenbistro.com; 3509 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.935.3420 $$$

Hey Mambo

Located in the Brady Arts District, Hey Mambo is a true brick oven Italian restaurant and wine bar where the control of the dining experience is placed firmly in your hands. Their mission is to provide delicious cuisine with charming and timely service in a modern and vibrant atmosphere. Dishes include chicken scallopini, a’gnello alla montanara, pescatora, pasta el sol, linguini carbonara and pizza. www.heymambo.com; 114 N. Boston, Tulsa; 918.508.7000 $-$$

Hibiscus Caribbean Bar and Grill The restaurant is a medium-sized, casual and sophisticated dining lounge, emphasizing West Indian and Jamaican style cuisine that incorporates live music and special events to create an exciting and culturally diverse dining experience.

Hibiscus utilizes natural and organic ingredients to create unique and flavorful cuisine authentic to island culture.

Additionally, Hibiscus procures its ingredients from local markets and farmers when possible. The bar sports a wide selection of liquors and beers with exotic drink choices and mixes. www.hibiscusbrookside.com; 3316 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.749.4700 $

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In The Raw

Sushi with a pulse. In the Raw sushi features traditional and nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations in addition to a full menu of cooked cuisine. In the Raw sushi has earned awards for the Best Sushi in Tulsa every year since 2001. Two Tulsa locations plus inside the BOK Center. www.intherawtulsa.com; 34th and Peoria, Tulsa; 918.744.1300 $$

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All-you-can-eat buffet with over 30 varieties of pizza, baked potato bar, homemade soups, pastas, salad bar and a plethora of desert options. The entertainment offerings include glowin-the-dark mini golf, go-karts, XD theatre, bumper cars, over 100 video games and a jump zone. www.incrediblepizza.com; 8314 E. 71st Street, Tulsa; 918.294.8671 $

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Infuzion Ultra Lounge & Bistro

Unwind from your day and relax during piano bar hours and take in the classic music styling of their baby grand piano and hand-crafted artisan cocktails. After enjoying a cocktail, let Infuzion’s executive chef and specialty staff create a one-of-akind dining experience offering a wide variety of menu items that are aimed to please and guaranteed to be unforgettable.

Each dish is created fresh daily in their state-of-the-art kitchen. Be sure to pair your dinner with one of their fine wines for a superior dining experience. Thursday through Saturday, Infuzion features live entertainment with rock, country and jazz bands; DJs; and acoustic music. www.infuziontulsa.com; 101st and Mingo, Tulsa; 918.806.8400 $

Jameson’s Pub & Grill

If catching the big game with a few cool brews is your idea of a great time, Jameson’s is a nice go-to spot in south Tulsa.

Wide open with plenty of room for the rocking and rollicking groups that fill it up on a regular basis The beer selection is solid and the menu includes tasty bar food favorites, bold burgers, chicken strips and fried pickles. 8921 S. Yale, Suite D, Tulsa; 918.921.3530 $

Jason’s Deli

No artificial trans fats or high fructose corn syrup used to prepare their offerings. The salad bar is enhanced with organic choices and the Reuben is one of the best. Don’t see what you want? Invent your own sandwich on the go. Two Tulsa locations. www.jasonsdeli.com; 1330 E. 15th Street, Tulsa; 918.599.7777 $

Jim’s Coney Island

A family-run business, Jim’s Coney Island offers authenticstyle gyros. Don’t expect a foil wrapped sandwich and it’s a good idea to have utensils within reach as these things come loaded with a healthy helping of meat and veggies layered on a pita. The meat is drizzled with an Italian-style oil and topped off with a large helping of Tzatziki sauce. The meat is grilled so it snaps on the outside and is soft in the middle.

The coneys are grilled on a griddle and layered with chili, onions, and cheese. Other menu staples include souvlaki (shish-ka-bob), chili, spinach pie, tabouli and stuffed tomatoes. www.jimsconeyisland.net; 1923 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, 918.744.9018 $

Juniper

Focuses on providing the freshest, local products prepared simply and beautifully. Using hand-selected items sourced

from Green Country, Juniper’s menu evolves with the changing seasons, allowing the staff to introduce new and exciting plates with Italian, French, Spanish and American influences.

The bar at Juniper focuses on innovation in mixology, utilizing infused vodkas, gins and flavored bitters. www.junipertulsa.com; 324 E. 3rd Street, Tulsa; 918.794.1090 $$

Keo

Offering dishes from a variety of countries in Southeast Asia including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, all made to order using fresh ingredients prepared in traditional manners and served in a full-service atmosphere. Located in Brookside and south Tulsa. www.keorestaurant.com; 3524 S. Peoria, Tulsa; 918.794.8200 $

Kilkenny’s Irish Pub

A destination for travelers and a gathering place for friends, this Midtown mainstay has one of the largest menus in the area and a unique collection of beers, fine liquors and wines.

With a full menu of traditional Irish favorites, Kilkenny’s is known for its boxty, a traditional Irish dish consisting of a grilled potato pancake stuffed with your choice of homemade fillings. Another popular dish is the King’s River fish and chips.

For those late nighters with the munchies, the pub serves food until 1 a.m. www.tulsairishpub.com; 1413 E. 15th St., Tulsa; 918.582.8282 $-$$

Lambrusco’z To Go

Deli dishes available for dine in, carryout or delivery. Popular sandwiches include the Italian beef tenderloin with a garlic cheese melt on ciabatta, old-fashioned meatloaf and the reuben. The white meats are well represented with a ‘cluckin’ pita with pepper jack and a California club of honey maple turkey bacon and avocado. Or build your own 3- or 5-ounce masterpiece. Soups and salads are also available for a lighter meal. www.lambruscoz.com; 114 S. Detroit Ave., Tulsa (Blue Dome District), 918.496.1246; 1344 E. 41st St., Tulsa (Brookside) $

Leon’s

Join them on game days with over 25 TVs to watch your game from any seat in the house. Voted Tulsa’s best sports bar many times. www.eatatleons.com; 3301 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.933.5366 $

Los Cabos

This family of restaurants provides a casual upscale Mexican concept that harkens to the resort feeling of Los Cabos, Mexico with a hacienda feel, and an outdoor cabana bar with live entertainment seven days a week during the spring and summer months. Los Cabos offers a menu that evokes the sophisticated gourmet tastes of Mexico as well as the combination of fresh seafood dishes. The menu was inspired by consumers’ growing taste for more authentic flavors, freshly prepared products and value-priced items. The menu is unique by combining traditional recipes with modern flavors including carnitas (slow roasted pork), blackened tilapia, chicken and steak fajitas, tantalizing fresh roasted salsa and traditional cheese enchiladas. Use your imagination to make unlimited combinations through your own creative tastes, or by trying one of their combination platters. www.loscabosok. com; 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks, 918.298.2226; 151 Bass Pro Drive, Broken Arrow, 918.355.8877; 9455 N. Owasso Expressway, Owasso, 918.609.8671 $-$$

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this Brady Arts District joint might fill the bill. This isn’t your grandmother’s lunch staple for sure. Pick from seven different cheeses, a handful of spreads and a trio of bread options. If channeling your inner child isn’t your style, grab a sandwich like the dripped beef with au jus or hummus. Chill in sofas, wingbacks and high-top tables or shoot a game of pool in the lounge. 122 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa; 918.582.4888 $

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Located in the historic Campbell Hotel, Maxxwell’s offers a wide menu from sweet potato tater tots and calamari to a pesto-rubbed veggie sandwich, blackened fish tacos and prime rib. www.thecampbellhotel.com; 2636 E. 11th Street, Tulsa; 918.748.5500 $$

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Serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 1987, Mexicali offers a full menu with quesadillas, appetizers, fresh salads, soups, fajitas and specialty plates. www.mexicalibordercafe.com; 14 W. Brady, Tulsa; 918.582.3383 $

Molly’s Landing

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

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

Ricardos

From Chile Relleno and chalupas to a tempting array of chicken quesadillas, beef fajitas and burritos, it’s where the locals go. www.ricardostulsa.com; 5629 E. 41st Street, Tulsa; 918.622.2668 $

Royal Dragon

Rio Restaurant and Bar Converted log cabin in Catoosa provides one of the most Formerly Casa Bonita. 918.728.3343 $ unique dining experiences in the area. While waiting on one BUFFET RESTAURANT of their succulent steaks, quail or seafood dishes challengeCHINESE a Royal Dragon Buffet friend to a showdown on the outdoor chess game.

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Russo’s Coal Fired Italian Kitchen

Serving Tulsa since 1929 with a cafeteria-style approach, Try our new salad barRusso’s is inspired by the traditional Italian values of family, friends and, of course, food. Their menu delivers delicious featuring crab legs, various you’ll find all the staples of a good breakfast or lunch including Italian meals prepared with a passion for food, fresh meatloaf, roasted chicken, ribs, beans and some of the bestdelicious meats on our buffet!

Dragon Grill with special Kabobingredients menu! and the goal of providing guests a distinctive chicken fried steak you’ll ever eat. www.nelsonsbuffeteria.com; dining experience. Serving quality food since 1978, Russo’s 4401 S. Memorial, Tulsa; 918.236.4655 $ 918.664.2245 not only offers up specialty pizzas, but also fresh salads, 7837 E. 51st Street soups and homemade pastas. Authentic Italian cannoli, fresh www.royaldragonbuffet.com Palace Café seafood, chicken, veal and flatbread sandwiches are just some Located on the edge of the Cherry Street District, Palace of the distinctive dishes on the menu. www.nypizzeria.com; Café offers brunch, lunch and dinner with a wealth of dining 8941 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa; 918.779.4600 $-$$ choices from roast chicken roulade, scallop linguini and braised beef short rib to lobster ravioli, smoked pork tenderloin and a short rib burger. At lunch tap into your inner child with a grilled cheese deluxe made with house focaccia, mozzarella and lomah dairy cheddar and layered with maple bacon and sliced tomato. Red and white wines are served by the glass or bottle. www.palacetulsa.com; 1301 E. 15th St., Tulsa; 918.582.4321 $-$$

Pancho’s

Buffet-style Mexican restaurant offering tacos, enchiladas and sopapillas. Raise the flag when the plate gets empty. 7819 E. Admiral Place, Tulsa; 918.834.6635 $

P.F. Chang’s

Each dish is prepared to order using the freshest and highest quality ingredients. From their famous lettuce wraps and dumplings to kung pao chicken and pad Thai, balance and simplicity are hallmarks of the Utica Square staple, while explosive flavors in such tiny packages are part of the popular modern take on the reverent Asian cuisine. At P.F. Chang’s guests are surrounded by a unique environment combining influences of Chinese and American cultures. A panoramic, hand-painted mural depicting 12th century China, is visible from the main dining room and commands attention as the restaurant’s centerpiece, while several terra-cotta warriors stand guard. www.pfchangs.com; 1978 E. 21st St., Tulsa; 918.747.6555 $-$$

S&J Oyster Bar & Seafood Café

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

Shiloh’s

Homemade hot rolls made them famous, but grandma-style cooking keeps them coming back. Make sure you ask for some strawberry rhubarb jam. www.shilohsrestaurant.com; 2604 N. Aspen Ave., Broken Arrow; 918.254.1500 $

Shogun Steak House of Japan

Traditional Japanese hibachi steakhouse where your meal is prepared fresh right before your eyes by showman chefs.

Menu includes shrimp, steaks, chicken breast and fresh vegetables grilled to perfection. www.shoguntulsa.com; 6808 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.254.2134 $$

Sisserou’s

Located in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District, Sisserou’s restaurant concept is inspired by the colorful cuisine of the island of Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Although inspired by a specific little known island, their menu includes a broader spectrum stylized on authentic Caribbean cuisine with a

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touch of European and American influences. Entrees include jerk chicken, stewed oxtail, Cuban sandwich, Roti wrap, pork tenderloin, mahi mahi, beef filet, butternut squash soup and red snapper. www.sisserousrestauranttulsa.com; 107 N. Boulder Ave., Tulsa; 918.576.6800 $

Smoke on Cherry Street

Committed to offering a unique and locally centered dining experience, Smoke offers quality food, unique daily specials and a constantly updated menu. Enjoy the comfort, weekly live music and ventilated cigar lounge. www.smoketulsa.com; 1542 E. 15th Street, Tulsa; 918.949.4440 $$$

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New World inspired wine list with over 100 available by the glass. In a backward twist the food, including Californiastyle pizzas, was conceived to complement the wine. www.sonomatulsa.com; 3523 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 918.747.9463 $

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Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano

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

Tres Amigos

This cantina-style eatery serves up Sonoran-style cuisine and a wide selection of tequilas, margaritas and beers (both Mexican and domestic). Mexican fare includes all the usual staples but with interesting spins on taste and flavor. The pork cochinita pibil tacos take corn tortillas and fill them with pork slow cooked in banana leaves with a grilled pineapple and a cactus salad. The camarones al queso is a fantastic dish of grilled shrimp marinated with lime juice and seasoned butter topped with white queso. www.tresamigostulsa.com; 8144 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, 918.518.5554 $-$$

Serves up hearty Italian favorites in a rustic and casual atmosphere. Diners are drawn in by the warm, fresh bread and garlic butter but they stay for Italian favorites like 15-layer lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs. The fare is indulgent and the atmosphere unique at The Spaghetti Warehouse. Enjoy dishes made from scratch and unique items from behind the bar like the Italian wedding cake martini. www.40meatballs.com; 221 E. Brady, Tulsa; 918.587.4440 $-$$

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This local favorite pays homage to Mexico’s bold colors and flavors with its authentic creations and large portions. Chips are made fresh and are endless. Good food (try the shredded pork tacos) at a reasonable price. 2601 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.836.0960 $

Tavolo

Focusing on fresh, healthy, authentic Italian, the menu features modern, innovative plates. Tavolo offers both lunch and dinner options, along with an extensive wine list and traditional Italian desserts. Tavolo is fitting of what most people imagine an upscale, intimate, big-city Italian restaurant to be. The bottom floor has a casual feel at the bar and a cozy, romantic ambiance at the tables. The newly built second floor has a beautiful view of Boston Avenue thru floor-to-ceiling windows. www.tavolotulsa.com; 427 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa; 918.949.4498 $$

Te Kei’s

Combines traditional Asian flavors with the freshest ingredients. Their large appetizer menu features lettuce wraps, calamari, spicy crab cakes, edamame, Korean tacos and coconut chicken tenders. Te Kei’s has several specialty items including their own recipe for chicken noodle soup, Thai chicken salad, Mongolian beef and Pearl’s lemon chicken.

Complete your meal at Te Kei’s in Tulsa with one of their decadent desserts. www.tekeis.com; 1616 S. Utica, Tulsa; 918.382.7777 $$

Thai Cuisine

Serving hot and fresh delicious Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese food including their specialty, Pho’ Vietnamese noodle soup, this quaint restaurant also serves a variety of different beers, soft drinks and desserts. The restaurant provides a relaxed dining experience complete with free wifi, multiple HD TVs and a banquet room. www.thaicuisinetulsa.com; 6380 E. 31st St., Tulsa; 918.949.9377 $

Serving up made-from-scratch man food, 29-degree draft beer and every big game on 40 man-size HD flat screens.

All of this served by friendly and attentive Twin Peaks girls, offering their signature girl-next-door playful personalities. www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com; 7007 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa; 918.250.0700 $

Italian owned and operated with an extensive menu, specials and a great wine selection. Specializing in homemade pastas, seafood, wild game and meats. www.villaravenna.com; 6526 A East 51st St., Tulsa; 918.270.2666 $$$

Waterfront Grill

Chef Jimmy Blacketer’s menu was conceived during his travels across the country partaking in some of his favorite dining establishments. The result is a diverse seafood and steak menu featuring hand-rolled sushi, rainbow trout, salmon, tilapia, catfish and Allen Brothers protein cuts from a hickory wood grill. But Waterfront Grill is so much more than seafood and steaks as it also serves great burgers, sandwiches, sushi, salads and a fabulous Sunday brunch featuring a create your own omelet station with 20 fresh ingredients to choose from.

From the award-winning Newport Beach salad, Tillamook cheddar burger, caterpillar sushi roll, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs and a salmon club, the Waterfront Grill offers so much. For libations, try the cucumber martini, one of the great beers on draft or a glass of “high-end” wine without having to order an entire bottle. www.waterfrontgrilljenks.com; 120 Aquarium Dr., Jenks, 918.518-6300. $-$$

Western Sizzlin

Family style steakhouse that in addition to great steaks offers a variety of other tasty entrees like chicken, seafood, country vegetables and hot fresh baked breads and desserts. www.western-sizzlin.com; 6510 E. 21st Street, Tulsa; 918.835.8442 $

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Between the karaoke, dueling pianos, sports watching, signature eats, quirky drinks and all around exciting atmosphere, spending time at Full Moon Café should almost be a sin. By Maria Weller

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ull Moon Café has been a constant of midtown Tulsa for over 25 years. The owner, Tony Henry, started out in the music and marketing business but saw a different kind of business opportunity in the areas that he was booking bands … and thus Full Moon Café was born.

In May 2013, Henry decided that it was time to open another location, this time in Broken Arrow, but less than a month until the scheduled opening Henry found himself in a bind: his original choice for general

manager had decided to stay in California instead of coming to Oklahoma. Then Barrett Byrd came along looking for a part time job as a bartender and found himself being offered the position. Having an impressive amount of managing experience made him overqualified for bartending, but perfect for being the GM of the new location. Byrd was faced with the challenges of learning a whole new menu and training an almost completely new staff in only 19 days time. He admits that it was a bit of rocky start, but has since improved tremendously and he now knows the impressive menu like the back of his hand.

Don’t forget the dessert. The cranberry vanilla bread pudding smothered with a signature vanilla bourbon glaze is a must try.

If you love burgers, Wednesday nights in Broken Arrow or Thursday night on Cherry Street are going to be your new favorite part of the week. Their half-pound burgers are only $4 and come with your choice of fries or chips.

Thursday night at the B.A. location is karaoke night. Perfect for belting out a tune with your friends while enjoying a signature Jameson margarita—a delightful twist on the traditional, it is served on the rocks with Jameson Irish Whiskey substituted for the tequila.

And Friday and Saturday night both feature the dueling pianos at either location. These pianists will be happy to play your request for a small incentive.

Live entertainment not really up your alley? No worries, Full Moon B.A. boasts over a dozen high-def TVs as well as three large HD projectors perfect for catching whatever sporting event you could possibly want.

And what basketball or baseball viewing party could be complete without beer? They’ve got you covered on that front too. Special sporting events such as the World Cup or high profile basketball games are even cause for occasional specials like discounted domestic beers

The brunches are not to be missed either. Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. you can enjoy items from Full Moon’s breakfast menu. It features items ranging from the American classic of two eggs cooked your way, bacon or sausage, toast or biscuit and breakfast potatoes to the traditional brunch staple of eggs Benedict. And no brunch is complete without the drinks. The prices of the mimosas and bloody Mary’s will make you want to raise your glass.

If the location for the next company party is up for discussion, or a reason for a little get together is needed, then the private upstairs area at the B.A. location definitely needs to be discussed. With seating for up to 65 people and so many mouthwatering catering options your head will spin, it’s the perfect solution for any type of party. Even if Full Moon’s regular menu doesn’t have quite the right feel, Henry’s catering chef can whip up something for even the pickiest palettes with choices like lobster tails or filets.

Other special events that are worth keeping an eye out for are the Full Moon 5k, parking lot parties at the Broken Arrow location, or special live performances from various musicians. The Full Moon website has a list of upcoming events that can help to plan any future fun.

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Full Moon’s menu offers a wide variety of Tex Mex themed entrees.

Their famous tortilla soup is so good, one bowl won’t seem like enough. So they thoughtfully give you one complimentary refill. The chicken margarita salad is a perfect summertime pick with its crisp greens topped with the trademarked chicken margarita, mixes of cheese, croutons and a breadstick.

or half price appetizers. But whether you want Bud Light, Belgian Ale or something bolder, the bartenders have what you need. They have stocked their bar with over 30 beer choices on tap and 30 more in bottles. Their selection includes many micro brews as well as local ones such as Marshalls, Mustang and Dead Armadillo. If the thought of branching out and trying a new beer is too daunting, then the beer flights are the perfect solution. You’ll receive four samples of different beers that have been preselected and grouped together. The groups of flights change every so often so the selection is a fresh experience for your taste buds.

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Upon walking into the Broken Arrow location just down the road from Bass Pro, you’re sure to notice the mixture of modern artwork that decorates this spacious restaurant. Almost everything from the mosaic moon over the entry down to the sign for the restrooms were handcrafted by artists or artisans right here in Tulsa.

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Despite the claims that “you can’t beat the horse races,” our writer is here to tell you it can be done and to the tune of a million dollars on the right occasion, if you listen to the little voice inside you. By Richard Linihan

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t has been almost 30 years now since my boss at the local newspaper asked me to become the horse racing writer for the afternoon tribunal. He was a jovial fellow, so it wouldn’t be unlike him to play this kind of joke. After all, he knew the closest I’d been to a horse at that point in my journalistic career was watching re-runs of Mr. Ed, the talking horse comedy on television on my days off. When the smoke cleared, it was no joke and I was indeed the horse racing beat writer.

I looked my boss in the eye and said, “Now, you know I’ve never been around horses because my mom always had a recurring nightmare of being bitten in the back by a horse?”

Didn’t matter. “You’re the guy,” he said.

So I read as many books on horse racing as I could get my hands on and talked as often as I could to the newspaper’s resident expert on the subject—Tulsa iconic columnist Jay Cronley. And it was Cronley who was responsible for my first big hit at the track at the betting windows.

It was Kentucky Derby Day at the racetrack, the final day of the spring race meet at Remington Park. Cronley had told me to come see him in the track restaurant if I got the chance on that Saturday in May 1990.

With the wallet getting thinner than a supermodel with the flu, I decided to go for the big win on the final day of racing at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, the Pick 6—picking six winners in a row.

I had put together a can’t miss ticket that would cost $72 total but could bring back thousands.

On a Pick 6 ticket, you can play one horse in each race which will cost you only $2 but every horse you picked had to win its race. Not likely.

The way to hit a Pick 6 is to find the horses in the six-race sequence

that had the greatest chance to win and single them in their race and hope the racing gods were on your side that day in the other races.

You are allowed to play several horses in one race, but the more horses you add, your ticket price expands exponentially. For example, on that day, I used three horses in the first race, one horse in the second, four horses in the third, one horse in the fourth, one horse in the fifth, and three horses in the Kentucky Derby. If the three horses I had singled won their specific race then that would allow me to have several chances to hit the Pick 6 for a boxcar full of cash. And the way you figure how much your ticket is going to cost is by multiplying the number of horses by the number of horses in the other races. My ticket was (3 x 1 x 4 x 1 x 1 x 3 x $2 bet = $72).

I couldn’t get anyone to share the price of the $72 ticket, so, frustrated, I went down to the restaurant to find my buddy, Cronley. I would just buy a sandwich and continue to dream. My bankroll was such that I would read a lot of Route 66 signs back to Tulsa, not the turnpike.

Cronley, God bless him, is a man of generous qualities and a believer in racetrack karma. It was in his nature to buy tickets for his friends, knowing in his big heart that any winnings his friends experienced on those tickets would eventually come back to him because of his generosity.

He bought me a ticket that returned more than $100 that day, and I turned it around and put it into my Pick 6 ticket. I was five-for-five going into the Kentucky Derby and had Silver Ending, Thirty Six Red and Unbridled remaining. When Unbridled came exploding home to take the roses, Remington Park track announcer Jim Byers told the crowd and my unbelieving ears that seven of us had won about $17,000 each.

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On another occasion when the Pick 6 pool in California had grown past $7 million, I was five-for-five going into the last race and got beat by a horse that was named after my favorite baseball team, the Houston Astros. Had I used the horse, I would have won $1 million. Because I only had five of six right, I took home only $3,000. You’ve never seen a guy so sad to win $3,000 in your life.

If the Pick 6 is too rich for your blood, there are still ways to win money at the track without risking a lot and still having a chance to win a few C-notes as you walk away from the track. My two favorite low-risk bets with a chance for high returns are the show parlay and the progressive method of wagering.

In a show parlay, you start the day by picking four horses that you feel strongly will run third or better in their race. If you plan on betting a low amount at the track that day, say $20, you start your show parlay on the first horse you picked. If it runs third or better, you take your winnings and bet that much to show on your second horse and so on.

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The progressive method is betting bottom heavy on a horse across the board, to win, place and show. Instead of betting $2 to win, $2 to place and $2 to show on a horse, you bet $2 to win, $4 to place and $8 to show. If your horse runs third in the first scenario, very rarely will you win money, but if he runs third and you have bet four times as much to show as you have to win, chances are you will still win or at least get your money back.

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money Matters When unsure whether to tip or not, put yourself in the other person’s work shoes and go with your gut. By Chris Greer

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ips are generally considered to be tokens of appreciation for a job well done, but sometimes it’s just good form to throw a few bucks someone’s way.

The art of tipping is a challenging ritual in that there aren’t set rules or instructions.

Generally how much and when to or not to are left to your discretion. The problem is that given that much latitude, some of us stumble.

Here are a few tips on how to make your dollar bills create favorable impressions on those who usually receive a low hourly wage and depend on your gratitude or “gratuities” to make ends meet.

Restaurants • Giving a server who makes your experience enjoyable 15-20 percent of the pre-taxed check is right in line. Make sure that the restaurant hasn’t automatically added a gratuity to your bill. This is usually done with parties of eight or more people.

• Even if you are eating at a self-service style restaurant or buffet, make sure you leave a couple of dollars for the people who refill your drinks and clear plates.

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• Cab drivers should receive 15 percent of the fare plus $1 per bag for getting them out of the trunk and to the curb.

• Porters (if available at your airport) get $1 on average size bags. Larger or more cumbersome bags or equipment should increase to $2 each.

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• Doormen who take your luggage into the hotel receive $1-$2 a bag depending on the luxury of accommodations. If someone else takes the bags to your room, they should receive likewise compensation. A larger initial tip upon arrival (like $5) can probably get you a little extra attention during your stay.

• Valets get $1-$2 every time they retrieve your automobile. Don’t pay when you leave it (all the tips are split at the end of the shift) unless you ask for specific parking requirements or areas.

• The often forgotten piece of the tipping puzzle, maids should get $1-$5 per day depending on size of room, amount of mess you make and attention to detail they show.

It is important to tip each day as a different

maid may tend to your room the following night. The tips should be left in a clearly marked envelope and placed on the bed.

• When ordering room service, a 15 percent gratuity is usually already added to the bill.

Check when the food or drink arrive. If so, then tip the delivery person $1-$2 depending on amount brought to the room.

• Concierges are your best bet for getting show tickets, finding seats in restaurants or getting the low down on the city.

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Andy Chrisman The COTM worship leader strikes the right chord breeding excitement with top-notch, pre-message musical presentations.

By Chris Greer musicianship, contemporary sound and energy to the obvious attempt to push the creative limits of their gifts, Chrisman and his group serve as the wake-up call during weekend services that reach thousands with “set lists” that appeal to members of all ages.

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“We want to put the best product on stage because excellence draws people to God. We don’t want people to think about someone singing out of tune or not able to play the right rhythm,” says Chrisman of his band that rehearses 8-10 hours a week and hundreds of hours for the Christmas, Easter and conference presentations. “And we acknowledge that there are many in our congregation above the age of 50. If you keep going young and younger and ignore that there is a large number of older members, at that point it becomes somewhat self “We want serving. We want to serve everyone who walks through the doors. So our common to put the denominator is sincerity.”

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ike Bon Jovi, Andy Chrisman had “seen a million faces and rocked them all” during a 15-plus-year run fronting the Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian group 4Him. Despite the amazing success the group achieved including 24 No. 1 singles, there was something missing for Chrisman. “I’d know since I was a kid that being a worship leader was what God was wanting me to do with my life,” he says. “The road had become a grind being away from home so much. And when you put yourself in God’s employment and he gives you an opportunity in your heart, you don’t question it, you just go and know He’ll take care of it.”

Following a meeting in 2005 with Pastor Willie George of Tulsa’s Church on the Move, Chrisman realized that God had brought him an opportunity that would be the final piece of a life-calling puzzle despite the church not being on his career radar.

“If you’re not going to have your own business you want to work for someone you trust,” says Chrisman. “And that person was Pastor George. I saw how much effort he wanted to put into the next generation. He was free of scandal and everything he touched prospered. That was something I wanted to be a part of.”

The partnership has been a blessing for both men. The Chrisman-led worship service rivals nearly any concert put on by rock royalty and backed by million-dollar-national productions. From the lighting,

best product on stage because excellence draws people to God. “

And sincerity sells. So does reaching back, turning down the amps and breaking out hymns on occasion. The COTM band operates from a mantra of not working until the job is done, but doing the job right. “We believe that God deserves the best so we need to spend a little more time on the details. “

Some of those details take center stage as the band tackles tunes ranging from a swing-revival version of Hank Williams’ “I Saw the Light,” and a spoton soulful sampling of Otis Redding’s “Respect,” to contemporary classics “The Greatness of Our God” and “Nothing but the Blood / With Everything.”

Chrisman has also grown in his worship leader role at COTM letting the next generation take the microphone on many songs. “I find it a greater victory to see others knock it out of the park, then doing it myself. I’ve done this. I don’t have anything left to prove. It’s very freeing for me. When I’m old and gray and can’t do it anymore, I want to be able to look back and see that we created something incredible.”

Church on the Move

1003 N. 129th E. Ave. | Tulsa 918.234.8188 www.churchonthemove.com Services: Saturday (Tulsa): 6 p.m.

Sunday (Tulsa and Glenpool): 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

Online: www.cotmlive.com

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