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Dining 54 THE DISH Comfort food and BBQ are waiting for you at Hank’s 56

THE DRINK Round Midnight cocktail and jazz bar takes downtown Edmond by storm

Culture 60 ARTS Descendants of the Black 1000 opens at Oklahoma Contemporary 62 SPORTS Arenas Sports Center brings fun to the local Hispanic community 68 LOOKING BACK How Fred Jones left his mark on the automotive industry and OKC 70

ONE MORE THING Get your family moving this turkey day

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ON THE COVER Classic cherry pie created by Chef Erica Hogan of Cosabella Kitchen. Photo by Brandon Smith of Dwelling Table.

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Choose the right footwear Waterproof footwear is essential in winter climates. Buy shoes that fit the length, width and shape of your foot while providing good cushioning and support. The same goes for ski boots and winter shoes — you should be able to wiggle your toes, but not the rest of your foot. It can be tempting to buy your kids a larger boot with the intent to get a few years of wear out of them, but proper sizing prevents blisters, chafing and ankle/foot injuries. On the other hand, if footwear, including socks, are too small, it can cause toes to bunch together, leading to blisters or corns. Practice good hygiene Bulky footwear can leave your feet sweaty and damp, and therefore more prone to bacterial infections. Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is an infection caused by fungi that grow in warm, moist environments. If this is an issue for you, consider using foot powder, and change socks at least once a day. Rotate shoes so each pair has time to dry out. Don’t skip your feet in the shower. Wash them with warm water and soap, and pat dry. Cut your toenails straight across and sanitize your nail clippers often. Check your feet regularly Look and feel for any bumps, blisters or bruises. Take care of any cuts or cracked skin that could be infected. Tingling, pain or numbness can be a sign of nerve problems. Temperature variation (one part warm, another part cold) can be a sign of lack of blood flow. If you have pain that isn’t going away on its own, consult a podiatrist or the appropriate foot health professional.

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N ICOL E A N D V I NCE LOM BA R DO PU RCH ASED A N D MOV ED into their family home more than a decade ago, but even before then, the home felt familiar. “We actually knew the original homeowners; I used to lay out at this pool when I was in high school,” said Nicole Lombardo, regarding the ranch-style residence in Edmond’s Tall Oaks neighborhood. The Lombardos lived in the home for almost 11 years, adding four kids along the way, before they decided to renovate it. They turned to J.D. Terry of Lone Oak Custom Homes to lead the project by opening up the kitchen, adding storage and updating rooms and finishes to make it truly their “forever home.” “I just needed (the approach) to be a little outside of the box,” Lombardo said. “We wanted someone who was willing to work with us and get creative because the home is an older ’70s ranch; it just doesn’t fit cookie-cutter trends.”

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Lombardo worked well with Terry’s talented team, including carpenter Harley Guthery and designer Heather Lay of Heather Lay Interiors. All collaborated to bring in more warm-toned woods — adding custom built-ins, extending the home’s original wood floors and recovering wooden beams and columns — to make the rooms functional and inviting. Lombardo said she especially loves the wainscoting in the bedroom, masterfully executed by Guthery. “Like a work of art.” Lombardo and Lay agree the bedroom design is quite special, as is the laundry room, with its earthy terracotta tile and putty-colored cabinetry. The private rooms are as thoughtful as the large gathering areas, and that’s by design. “I always encourage my clients: Obviously you want to focus on the spaces that your guests see, but guests aren’t in your home every day. You are,” Lay said. “You are in your laundry room every day, and you are in your primary bedroom every day, so let’s not totally neglect those.” Lombardo wanted the home to feel updated while remaining true to its age. She also wanted casual designs to fit her family’s casual lifestyle. To achieve 30

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this, Lay brought in copper, lacquered brass, marble, soapstone and materials whose patinae only get better with time. Designs also complement Lombardo’s affinity for collecting. “I am an avid junker and real estate saler,” Lombardo said. “I like the old stuff — the quirkier, the better — and Heather really embraced that for me. Most of the designs that she and J.D. came up with incorporated the way that we already live.” “We really wanted all of her furnishings, antiques and eclectic gadgets to be the star of the show,” Lay said, “and then the hard finishes to be kind of in the background, where they just look beautiful and they’re never going to go out of style.” 32

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The renovation has only enhanced the home’s familiar charm, which is fully realized when the Lombardos are hosting friends and family. “At minimum, there are six of us around the table at night, but generally there’s an extra kid here or there, or my parents are over, or we’re having another family over,” Lombardo said. “It’s just a really accommodating family home.”

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N November is the perfect month for nostalgia. The crisp air encourages cozy blankets and lit fireplaces and people everywhere are planning for lavish meals with their loved ones. So much goes into planning a large gathering: the guest list, invitations, table settings — but most of all the food. For as long as humanity has existed, the cooks, often matriarchs, and hospitality aficionados among us have crafted signature recipes and handed down their secrets through generations. In this spread we feature six such scrumptious classic Oklahoma dishes, plated to perfection on vintage serving platters by the brilliant Chef Erica Hogan. Hogan, owner of Cosabella Kitchen, has been cooking her whole life. From an early age, she would stand alongside her father as he made French cuisine for their family. Later, she worked with her brother at his OKC restaurants Le Cep and Bolero. Hogan took those experiences and made her own path with a catering company, Cosabella Cuisine. Though successful in that endeavor, she kept entertaining an idea of bringing people together through a love of food, and created Cosabella Kitchen. In this unique Nichols Hills space, Hogan welcomes guests for private dinners and special events, though it’s best known for pasta-making classes. In the fun atmosphere that only Cosabella can provide, guests feel at home as they learn how to make their own pasta, enjoy drinks alongside charcuterie and then sit down at the large banquet table to sample the fruits of their labors, alongside delicious sides, salads and the famous lemon chicken — a recipe passed along to Hogan from film director Francis Ford Coppola. Night after night, Hogan and her staff at Cosabella welcome a new group of friends into their “home” and enjoy an evening of eating, drinking and being merry. So saunter through this delectable feature, which we hope inspires your next gathering!

Tell us about the dish: Rainbow sherbet was made sometime in the 1950s, and next we welcomed rainbow sherbet punch. This staple punch reminds me of every church recipe you can remember. Growing up we shopped in Enid, Oklahoma, and Baskin-Robbins was the go-to for rainbow sherbet, allowing us to prepare this simple punch for church celebrations, weddings, baby showers and more. Rainbow sherbet takes me back home.

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Tell us about the dish: I’m not certain, but I have heard the name cowboy caviar came from a recipe developed at Neiman Marcus. Since, Oklahoma and Texas have made their own versions of this dish. Oklahoma cowboy caviar is more rustic by the style of beans chosen. We enjoy this dish in the fall and have put our own Oklahoma spin on the recipe by adding candied jalapenos for a bit of sweetness. 405MAGAZINE.COM

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Tell us about the dish: Our cornbread recipe comes from our Sous Chef Misty, a resident of Oklahoma City. This recipe includes Jiffy corn bread mix, traditionally used in Oklahoma. Misty put her spin on this recipe with a dash of sour cream to make it everlastingly delicious — it’s great beside the cowboy caviar.

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Tell us about the dish: What can we say? It’s an Oklahoma staple and everyone has their own way, recipe or chicken fry story. Mine comes from my grandmother Elsie, from Poteau, Oklahoma. From the day I met her she was holding a cast iron skillet; everything was fried in that skillet. Our chicken fried steak begins with a pounded-out cube steak and ends with a delicious flaky, buttery crust topped with gravy. Elsie liked a kick of spice, so that’s how we make it.

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Tell us about the dish: Cherry pie, I want to say, originated in the U.K. and was believed to be made for the queen in the 1500s. Since then, the delicious pie spread worldwide, being one very popular pie in Oklahoma. Our cherry pie is simple. You can prepare your own crust or buy store-bought. What makes our Oklahoma cherry pie delicious is using sweet and tart cherries together. We love a good cherry pie — and remember every cherry pie is unique, and that’s what makes your pie so very special.

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NOT THAT WE need outside validation, but if ever there were an indication that Oklahoma City’s food scene was at the top of its game, it’s evident in the fact that Bon Appétit once again touted the city as having one of the best new restaurants in the nation — for seafood. That accolade went to Sedalia’s, the pint-sized oyster and natural wine bar that topped our list of the best new restaurants in town last year. Coupled with the fact that the James Beard Foundation named Andrew Black the best chef in the Southwest at its annual awards gala, making this the first time an Oklahoma chef has taken home a trophy from the Oscars of food, there’s never been a better time to eat in the 405. But while Bon Appétit and the James Beard Foundation are just catching up, this momentum has been building for years. In addition to similar awards and praise bestowed upon restaurants old and new, like Florence’s Restaurant and Ma Der Lao Kitchen, the nation’s eyes are increasingly on our ever-growing metro. As the city’s population continues to boom, and with the most recent tourism numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels and reaching a record economic impact of $4.3 billion, there are a lot of hungry people in our fair metro. After the hard knocks posed by COVID and subsequent supply chain snafus, the big-picture local restaurant forecast looks just as sunny as those tourism stats. All over town, we’ve seen a spate of restaurant expansions and growth — 84 Hospitality continues to dominate, adding a new ramen concept in Edmond and expanding Burger Punk to the increasingly intriguing Britton District, while Andrew Black announced plans for a new restaurant in the Skirvin Hotel, and Spark, one of our best new restaurants of 2022, plans two more locations. Heck, even Gordon Ramsay wants a piece of the OKC action, with one of his restaurants opening imminently in Chisholm Creek. We’ve come a long way from chicken-fried stereotypes. With impassioned talent paving the way, in a city ripe for continued innovation and growth, OKC’s culinary landscape has never been more dynamic or more exciting. As made clear by this year’s batch of Best New Restaurants, showcasing a wide cross-section of concepts, cuisines and districts. 405MAGAZINE.COM

El Coyote 925 W. BRITTON RD., OKC After mastering Italian cuisine, at both consistently popular Bar Cicchetti and Osteria (the latter of which opened a location at Will Rogers Airport this year), Jonathon Stranger went in a markedly different direction for his most recent venture, a New Mexican homage that feels straight out of Santa Fe. When El Coyote debuted in the Britton District, it was met with such fervent fanfare that it had to temporarily suspend brunch and lunch to keep up with demand. Both meal periods are back, along with dinner, but the hype hasn’t waned. Nor should it, considering the level of authenticity and artistry poured into every detail here, from its adobe-style motif — complete with chile-clad ristras and kiva-like fireplaces — to its menus so flavorful, fiery and fragrant that you’d think you were literally in New Mexico. Start with the succulent red chile rib tips and green chile queso, sample a pork adovada taco, and feast on chile relleno stuffed with mushrooms and molten cheese. Then come back for brunch and do it all over again.

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Riserva Bar + Tapas 1332 W. MEMORIAL RD., OKC Easily the most exciting thing to happen yet in Chisholm Creek, Riserva Bar + Tapas proves that size doesn’t matter. The tapas-style plates may be (mostly) small, but flavors are big and bold, emphasizing fresh ingredients and scratch-made precision across its globally inspired menu. Served up in a sleek, industrial-chic space, tapas range from pitch-perfect Spanish staples, like patatas bravas with smoked paprika aïoli, to internationally inspired novelties like short rib hummus with pomegranate molasses, roasted sweet potato with coconut curry and grilled swordfish kebabs with chermoula and garlic toum. It’s also got one of the best drink lists on the far north side, from seasonal cocktails to a vast library of wines and spirits.

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Considering Oklahoma has its very own style of burger, the wildly underrated onion burger, it seems strange that more restaurants aren’t capitalizing on the opportunity to spotlight this homegrown specialty. Outside of the rustic diners in El Reno, where onion burgers were born a century ago out of recession-era necessity, you don’t see too many iterations on menus in the city. Enter: Sun Cattle Co. Operated by the folks behind Ludivine, which has a dedicated fan following for its weekly Monday burger nights, the concept is all about onion fried hamburgers at this new entry on Film Row. The decor is reminiscent of a hipster version of Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, with an equally beefy menu and a quality of locally sourced meat that tastes distinctly better. The menu boasts a lineup of onion burger variations, from the basic to the Big Jack, which adds double meat, cheese and hash browns to the mix. There are also coney dogs, steak nuggets, cocktails, boozy shakes and beer, but the focus remains rightfully on the onion burger, finally getting its time in the sun.

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Don’t let the name fool you; there aren’t really any buns to be found at Bún Box. But you won’t miss them at this refreshing addition in the Asian District. Courtesy of Jenny Nguyen, owner of Lee’s Sandwiches up the street, this jewel box-sized eatery is unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For starters, it’s drive-thru and carryout only, with takeout orders placed through the front window and a covered patio with a smattering of tables around the corner. Its equally tiny menu is focused on bún, a Vietnamese vermicelli noodle dish strewn with ingredients like lemongrass pork, pickled daikon, roasted peanuts, pan-seared chicken and fried tofu. Light and fresh, the bowls are as hearty as they are wholesome, with a few rice dishes and spring rolls to round it all out.

JK by Chef King 612 N. ROBINSON AVE., OKC It would be all too easy to judge a book by its cover, and assume that any place bedecked with an indoor wisteria tree, Versace wallpaper and Barbie-pink decor was made purely for Instagram. But at JK by Chef King, a dazzling new Asian entry across the street from the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the dishes and drinks not only live up to their lavish environs — they exceed them. Courtesy of chef King Dey, intricate and vibrant plates are as photogenic as the furnishings, like an Asian romaine salad — sprinkled with crispy quinoa and drizzled with yuzu buttermilk — that looks like a painting, or the burly oxtail and bone marrow fried rice, complete with femur. To drink, this is the only place in town where you can order an espresso martini with a photo of yourself printed on the foam.

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Sauced on Paseo 2912 PASEO, OKC One of the best new restaurants in OKC isn’t technically all that new. After a long dormancy due to a fire, Sauced on Paseo rose from the ashes anew this year, under new ownership from the Paseo fixtures behind HumanKind Hospitality (OSO, Picasso Cafe, etc.). The restaurant, a mostly frills-free joint known for pizza slices and jumbo Rice Krispies treats, was a beloved keystone in the community, sorely missed and eagerly awaited as new owners worked to restore it and put their stamp on it. When Sauced 2.0 emerged, it was the best of both worlds: at once familiar and completely fresh. Jumbo pizza slices are still the crux, but the menu has ballooned to offer an ever-changing array of interesting daily slices and signature pies, like the Nichols Hills with garlic glaze, mozzarella, caramelized onions, spinach, pecorino romano, mushrooms and truffle oil, and the Twister, with red sauce, mozzarella, two kinds of pepperoni, Italian sausage, whipped ricotta and fresh basil. Also new: a full cocktail program, wine, expanded indoor and outdoor space and a breakfast menu with pizza rolls, strudels and kolaches. Sauced on Paseo is back and better than ever.

Stock & Bond 128 PARK AVE., OKC

When The National hotel burst onto the scene last year, all the hype was centered around the European-style Great Hall, Tellers restaurant and the Library of Distilled Spirits, the masterful cocktail bar in the bank vault. So by the time Stock & Bond came around months later, on the street level of the hotel, the fact that it was one of the best steakhouses to open in OKC in recent memory was oddly devoid of such hype. Unlike most steakhouses in this steakhappy town, Stock & Bond feels distinctly metropolitan, swanky and most importantly, deeply legit. Rich with dark brown decor and leather furnishings, the cave-like space is the perfect setting in which to indulge some vices, like a rare whiskey from the collection of 300-plus or a slab of Black Angus USDA Prime beef, melting with whiskey butter and paired with a tower of onion rings. It should also be noted that this is the rare OKC steakhouse that employs sommeliers to oversee its wide portfolio of wine.

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The Saucee Sicilian 1807 N. CLASSEN BLVD., OKC Rarely has the leap from food truck to brick and mortar been executed with such ravenous success as The Saucee Sicilian. A longtime street-side fixture for Neapolitan pizza, Gannon Mendez opened a permanent restaurant late last year in a former flower shop, slinging a menu largely inspired by his Grandma Lena and their Sicilian heritage. Now, the evolution of The Saucee Sicilian is a convivial brick-lined restaurant, centered around a huge woodfired oven, whose expanded menu runs the gamut on all things bread and sauce. Pillowy, rosemary-scented focaccia pairs perfectly with buttery Sicilian Burrata, plump meatballs arrive swimming in meat sauce and Neapolitan-style pies come laced with toppings like hot sopressata, maple balsamic and rosemary-roasted chicken. And don’t sleep on the s’mores calzone for dessert.

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1742 N.E. 23RD ST., OKC At some brunch places, you come for the mimosas and the French toast. At Scrambl’d, a spirited newcomer on the Eastside, you can get both — and so much more. With a pulsing, upbeat soundtrack that fills the sunny dining room with partylike energy, the restaurant takes a creative and decadent approach to brunch. Here, mimosas come spiked with Hennessy, and French toast is deep-fried in a wafer crust, then topped with cream cheese anglaise. It’s the type of place that takes an unabashed approach to comfort food, using doughnuts as burger buns and dangling lamb chops on a miniature clothesline over perfectly runny eggs. But it’s not excess for the sake of excess. Like the overall atmosphere, it all harmonizes to create a restaurant that feels like a new community cornerstone.

2121 S. YUKON PKWY., YUKON When it comes to food and cuisines, there are plenty of things OKC does really well, but then there are those that are sorely lacking. Filling a bagel-shaped void in the dining scene this year, Krell’s East Coast Style Delicatessen is the most legit deli to ever descend on the 405, beckoning metro-wide lox-lovers to its nondescript locale in a Yukon plaza. It’s all courtesy of Jonathan Krell, a Philadelphia native reared on real-deal Jewish-style deli fare — something that’s been missing in OKC for far too long. In a heartfelt homage to his upbringing, Krell ticks all the boxes for East Coast nostalgia: bodega-style bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, whitefish spread on everything bagels, Taylor pork roll on fluffy English muffins, Reuben sandwiches awash in Russian dressing and deli meats by the pound. For dessert, try the noodle kugel, basically a deli-fied bread pudding that uses egg noodles in lieu of bread, in vanilla creme anglaise with raisins and cinnamon. RACHEL MAUCIERI

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I N OK L A HOM A , SMOK E D T U R K E Y L E GS A R E most associated with the state fair — a once-a-year novelty heavily seasoned with kitsch. At Hank’s, a food truck-turnedrestaurant at 1228 NE 63rd St. in OKC, smoked turkey legs are a family legacy and a quickly established community cornerstone, proving that the dish can be far more than fair food. What began as a pandemic-era food truck has evolved into a bustling restaurant perched on a hill near Oklahoma City’s Adventure District. Everything from the sunny main dining room to the cozy back bar to the food makes dining here feel like a familial feast — which makes sense, considering this is a family affair. Hank Day, the restaurant’s namesake and the man behind the turkey leg, is joined by his sister Ashanti, dad Chris and mom Lakecia. The turkey leg idea came about when Hank bought a smoker during the earlier days of the pandemic — customers were hungry for comfort, and savvy entrepreneurs were pivoting to rise to the occasion. For Hank, that meant tinkering with smoked turkey legs for a few months and eventually accepting orders from customers via Facebook. His dad bolstered 58

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the business by adding other options: ribs, brisket and lamb chops. Word of mouth and customer demand grew so much that the Days bought a food truck in 2020, hitting the road to bring smoked meats to the socially distanced masses. Each step in the business was a logical evolution brought about by clamorous customers … and a hankering for more turkey. As Ashanti explained, more and more people said the family should open a restaurant, and when Gabriella’s restaurant vacated a prime location on NE 63rd Street, it afforded a unique opportunity for them to grow the business and provide something new for the area. She said the goal was to foster an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and at ease, as if you’re dining at the Days’ own home. Following the scent of smoked meat into the lively counter-service restaurant, located in a building that literally looks like a house, guests are greeted by a mural of Hank holding a turkey leg as large as he is. Those legs, along with the other meats, are smoked on-site all day long in a smokehouse in the parking lot. The result is a dinosaur-sized hunk of plump, bone-in turkey leg that’s fresh, succulent and tender, imbued with a heady hint of smoke. They’re epic enough as is, but the power move is to try one of the stuffed turkey legs slathered in various fillings concocted by Chris Day, like dirty rice, collard greens and mac and cheese. Hank’s is the type of homespun effort where comfort takes many forms — from the friendly faces to the family recipes that take turkey legs to the next level.

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Morning to Midnight Downtown Edmond jazz bar soothes the soul at any time of day BY M AT T K I R O U A C-YO R K | P H O T O S BY R A C H E L M A U C I E R I

T H E O K L A H OM A C I T Y M E T RO I S N ’ T L AC K I N G I N AT M O spheric cocktail bars, but a bar that seamlessly weaves that same energy all day long is another story. That’s what puts Round Midnight, a year-old jazz bar at 9 S. Broadway in downtown Edmond, in a league of its own. When the bar, which shares a name with a song by jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, debuted, it focused on live music in a swanky setting where the cocktails are just as show-stopping as the main act. Now, thanks to the recent addition of daytime hours and a full-fledged coffee and espresso program, that same diligence and vibe is being poured into mugs as well. Walking into Round Midnight, an ornate brick-lined parlor shimmering in chandeliers and flickering in candlelight, you feel like you’ve been whisked away to Paris. The convivial space — outfitted with velvety banquettes, bird-adorned wallpaper, cozy lounge chairs and a chic bar — features music six nights a week, offering both vintage vinyl and jazzy performances. And while the music alone would be date night-worthy, this is the rare jazz bar where the drinks get an equal share of the stage.

“Downtown Edmond had a couple of beer options, so the goal with this place was to provide a music venue with high-quality cocktails.” “Downtown Edmond had a couple of beer options, so the goal with this place was to provide a music venue with high-quality cocktails,” said co-owner Michael Garrison, emphasizing the intention to create a relaxed, comfortable setting that felt more like a homey parlor. Along with a curated selection of wine and beer, the drink list spotlights a wide array of classic cocktails, from a pitch-perfect Manhattan to a spiced citrus cosmopolitan, all served in elegant glassware made for clinking. Rounding out the cozy atmosphere, the bar added daytime service to offer a comfy place to relax or work, with the same soulful energy and the opportunity to choose between espresso and espresso martinis. Bringing in top-of-the-line equipment needed for coffee and espresso drinks, the bar works with Edmond’s own Green & Orange Coffee for the java, and local bakery Everyday Eats for the pastries. By day, customers can choose between coffee staples and seasonal lattes, like pumpkin spice and maple-ginger, before putting the laptop away and getting their fresh espresso in stemware with coffee liqueur, vodka and cream. “The idea from the beginning was always to be an a.m.-p.m. bar,” explained Noah Engh, the bar’s music programmer and owner of mobile DJ service Vintage Vinyl, who created a jazzy Spotify playlist to bring that same sultry energy to the earlier hours before seamlessly shifting into evening performances. “We’re taking the vibe it has and opening it during the day,” he said. “My biggest role is making the space sound the way it looks.” No matter what time you’re here, be it for the coffee bar at 8 a.m. or the jazz bar at midnight, you can rest assured the vibe will be as buzzy as your espresso.

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Crow laws. In response to rising discrimination, more than 1,000 Black Oklahomans migrated to Canada between 1908 to 1911, in a movement dubbed the Black 1000. This process of moving north wasn’t easy. Black Oklahomans had to sell everything they owned and were subjected to other racist opposition as they reached the Canadian border, including extensive medical examinations in an attempt to keep them from immigrating. Through oral histories and striking present-day portraits, the exhibition illuminates their resilience, courage and determination to thrive in a new environment. Descendants of the Black 1000 tells of both the journey of these ancestors and the strength of the communities they built. Guest curator Gay Pasley, a writer and photographer who won the 2023 Everett Southwest Literary Award, has been collecting additional archival material and photographs to recount these stories from beginning to end. “What I loved about this story is that deciding to leave was in itself an act of resistance,” Pasley said. “Oftentimes, they weren’t going as individuals but as multiple family units, and they remain connected. There are family reunions that are still held with the Canadian and Okla-

homan families. The transnational connection that was established and continues on is such a beautiful thing.” Descendants of the Black 1000: Flight from Oklahoma Black Towns to Canada opens Nov. 9 and runs through April 1. Special programming will occur during the exhibition’s run. Visit oklahomacontemporary.org to learn more.

Did you know? Oklahoma Contemporary is also home to the Te Ata Theater, which hosts performances from the Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre. Catch Looking for Tiger Lily, written and performed by Anthony Hudson, Nov. 16-18. “Looking for Tiger Lily is an hour-long solo performance using song, drag, humor and the 1960 production of Peter Pan to explore what it was like growing up as a queer mixed Native person,” said artistic director Kelly Kerwin. For tickets, visit okcrep.org.

COURTESY OF OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER; PHOTOS BY DAVID OFORI ZAPPAROLI

OK L A HOM A C ON T E M P OR A RY H AS established itself as presenting interesting, diverse and moving exhibitions for the community to experience at no cost. Opening this month, its newest exhibition, Descendants of the Black 1000: Flight from Oklahoma Black Towns to Canada, will offer visitors another perspective of Oklahoma history — one from more than 1,000 miles north. Featured artists Donna Paris and David Ofori Zapparoli capture the history and culture of Black Canadians. Paris, who produced a series of interviews about the journeys of Black Canadians, noticed a trend: Many of the interviewees had ancestors who originally hailed from Oklahoma. Descendants of the Black 1000 tells the story of 12 of these individuals through photographs by Zapparoli. Each photo has an accompanying audio story, produced by Paris, which features the subjects themselves. Oklahoma, like most states, has a complex history with Black Americans. Prior to statehood, many Black Americans settled in the territory for the ability to own land, vote and hold elected positions. However, when Oklahoma joined the United States in 1907, the legislature passed Senate Bill One, the new state’s first of several Jim

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Tell me a little about your heritage and background.

Marlene: Arenas Sports Center is a family-owned business, and our journey is deeply rooted in our diverse backgrounds. I was born in Oklahoma City, while my parents originally come from Peru. Mario Arenas, the co-founder, was born in Guatemala and has been a resident of the United States for over 30 years. Sofia Arenas, our COO, was born and raised in Oklahoma City. Together, the three of us share a passion for community involvement and have long been committed to uplifting those around us. What inspired the creation of the sports center?

Marlene: The idea for Arenas Sports Center originated from observing several soccer leagues catering to the Hispanic community in Oklahoma City. One day, we were approached by women’s basketball teams, inquiring if we would be willing to organize a basketball league. We recognized the high demand for the sport and the need for a dedicated space, so we embarked on this venture. 66

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ABOVE: Basketball game at Arenas Sports Center. RIGHT: Founder and CEO Marlene

Arenas and COO Sofia Arenas.

What is the organization of basketball teams like, and is participation determined through tryouts, or is it open to all?

Sofia: Arenas Sports Center hosts a men’s basketball league that plays every weekend. Our league is open to all, with a special focus on fostering the Hispanic community. With over 40 teams per season, eight guaranteed games and four divisions to choose from, there’s a place for everyone. Tryouts are not required. How does the sports center reinforce community and Hispanic heritage?

Sofia: From the outset, our primary goal has been to create a space where we can bring together the Oklahoma community through sports, culture and community events … Our league participants consistently invite friends, families and even out-of-state visitors to their games. This has led to a remarkable growth in our community presence. We now have designated seating areas, provide food options and play music during the games to accommodate our spectators. Furthermore, we’ve noticed that many people enjoy spending the entire day with us, cheering on their friends as they compete. This sense of camaraderie and togetherness is truly special. In terms of preserving and celebrating our heritage, we take great pride in the cultural diversity of our teams, and we actively encourage our teams to express their cultural pride through their team names and uniforms.

For more information about Arenas Sports Center or joining a league, visit arenassportscenter.com.

COURTESY OF ARENAS SPORTS CENTER

F I F T E E N Y E A R S AG O , T H E A R E N A S family set out to create more than just a sports facility — they aimed to forge a place where local Hispanic communities could come together, where basketball could transcend boundaries and where the spirit of unity could flourish. Today, that dream has blossomed into a vibrant hub of activity that extends beyond the confines of the court. The Arenas Sports Center’s basketball leagues and pickup games draw people from all corners of the city and state. But in addition to hoops and hardwood, the indoor facility at 1110 NW Second St. in OKC plays host to Zumbathons, boxing matches and even weddings — a reflection of the diverse tapestry of culture and community within Oklahoma City. At the heart of it all lies a commitment to providing a space where everyone feels welcomed and cherished, particularly OKC’s Hispanic communities. Founder and CEO Marlene Arenas brings her vision and passion to the forefront alongside co-founder Mario Arenas and chief operating officer Sofia Arenas.

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house his remanufacturing business. His office was in the same location as the office where he first applied for a job. Outside the office, Jones also served on the boards of Oklahoma City Public Schools and First National Bank of Oklahoma City, and as chairman of what is now the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. While on the National Defense Advisory Commission, he was instrumental in securing for Oklahoma City what would become Tinker Air Force Base. He also had a farm in El Reno and a cattle operation in southeastern Oklahoma. In 1971, the Fred Jones Manufacturing Company rebuilt more than 3,000 engines and 1. million component parts, selling to more than 2,00 dealers. But in 1999, Ford didn’t renew its engine and transmission contract with the plant, and then Ford bought the dealerships in 2000. The renamed Fred Jones Enterprises continued to receive new and remanufactured Ford parts and became the nation’s largest Ford Motor Co. authorized parts distribution center. The former assembly plant was converted into a luxury hotel in 2016. A statue of Jones was unveiled in 2021 on Fred Jones Ave. across from what was once the Ford assembly plant at 900 W. Main St. Today, Fred Jones Companies and Fred Jones Enterprises are under the umbrella of family-owned Hall Capital, which focuses on automotive parts distribution, real estate and private investment. The company is spearheaded by Jones’ grandsons: Fred, Boots and Kirk Hall. Jones was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 196 and the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1994. Henry Ford II named him “Ford Citizen of the Year” in 1966. He and his wife Mary Eddy Jones were also known for their philanthropy, community involvement and support of the arts until Jones died at 79 in 1971.

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F R E D JON E S A L R E A DY H A D A SA L E S JOB WA I T I N G for him when he arrived in Oklahoma City from Georgia on March 9, 1916. While he might have been a successful cutlery salesman, he soon became interested in a different path. Jones saw a city poised for growth with possibilities not even imagined a decade earlier. He was intrigued. A month after stepping off the train, while having a toothache treated, his conversation with the dentist about the new Model T assembly plant led to a meeting with the manager, who was also a patient. Jones started his new job at the Ford Motor Company assembly plant on April 10, as a timekeeper making 3 cents an hour. When World War I temporarily halted work at the plant, Jones enlisted. When he returned in 1919, ownership piqued his interest. He invested in dealerships in Blackwell, Oklahoma, where sales quickly tripled, and Tonkawa, but he soon sold his interests and opened his own Ford dealership in Oklahoma City in 1922. He increased patronage by offering a used car program, low payment plans and all-night service. A growing highway system in the state and across the nation spurred car sales. By 1926, Jones was the largest Ford dealer in the Southwest, and by 19 was the nation’s No. 1 seller of Ford cars and trucks, operating over 10 Ford dealerships. During his 46-year career, he sold more than 300,000 cars. Jones was quick to recognize and take advantage of business opportunities. In 1938, a few employees started reconditioning engines and parts in a small corner in the service department. It was a prelude to the Fred Jones Manufacturing Co., which would become the country’s largest Ford-authorized reconditioner of automotive parts. By 1966, the company occupied nine buildings spread across six blocks in downtown Oklahoma City. Two years later, Jones bought and remodeled the recently closed Ford assembly plant — where he had once worked — to

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Making Tracks Move your feet before the Thanksgiving feast BY J A K E D U R H A M

Two distances, one festive run Choose between the K and 1-mile courses to kickstart your Thanksgiving morning, and get the blood flowing and the stomach prepared for whatever grand feast may await you later in the day. Runners, walkers and even strollers are welcome, but if you plan to bring children along, position yourselves toward the back of the pack and stay to the right side of the course. Safety is key, and this arrangement ensures that all participants can enjoy the race without ruﬄing feathers. Thanksgiving attire covered No need to worry about your Thanksgiving outfit: Registered participants will receive an exclusive windbreaker to keep warm in the brisk November air. Plus, there’ll be a commemorative Thanksgiving-themed finisher’s medal to proudly showcase your achievement. Cruising the course The race course sends runners through the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, starting with the 1-mile race, which kicks off at 8:30 a.m., and the K following at 9 a.m. This USATF-certified route takes participants on a journey through the city’s scenic streets. 70

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Starting downtown, just north of Fifth Street on Harvey Avenue, the course heads up to 12th Street through Midtown. From there, it’s a left turn toward Hudson Avenue, then a right, continuing through Heritage Hills to 22nd Street. Afterward, racers will take a right and head to Broadway, where another right turn awaits. Finally, participants will make a right turn on 12th Street, following it back to Harvey Avenue, where racers take a left to finish the course with a downhill sprint. Corral start system for a safe race To ensure a safe and enjoyable race experience for all, the OKC Turkey Tracks K will use a multiple corral start system. Assigned corrals (either A or B) are based on the race pace provided during registration. This approach groups participants with similar paces, reducing congestion on the course and creating a smoother flow. Corrals A and B start approximately four minutes apart. Assigned corrals will be indicated on participants’ race bib and can be double-checked by logging into an individual’s EnMotive race registration account. Once staged, racers are allowed to move back in corrals but not forward. Packet pickup and race day info Before race day, participants can pick up their race packet Nov. 21 and 22 at Red Coyote Classen Curve from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. respectively. On race day, head downtown near the start/finish area by Fifth and Harvey. Signs will guide participants, and the pickup window is from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Race day registration is also available for those last-minute decision-makers. Since 2012, the Oklahoma City Turkey Tracks races have become a Thanksgiving tradition. Whether racing for a personal best or simply enjoying a scenic stroll, this event should embody the spirit of togetherness that elevates the holiday. Visit okcturkeytracks.com for more details and registration info.

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