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CASINO ISSUE CELEBRATING THE FAMILY TREE P. 14

BEER SPROCKET P. 20

JOSH

SALLEE Betting On The

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INSIDE

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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• CELEBRATING THE FAMILY TREE

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• BEER SPROCKET

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• CASINOS

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• STABLE TALK

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• SO6IX EATS

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• BETTING ON THE MUSE

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TRUTH IN THE NUMBERS WITH CHROME PONY

by Chrome Pony

A FASHION PICTORIAL

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photography by Lord Van Osdol

• HOROSCOPES

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• CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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• SO6IX PROFESSIONALS

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Lauren Wright and Lord Van Osdol

MANAGING EDITOR Lauren Wright

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

FEATURING: JOSH SALLEE PHOTOGRAPHY BY: LORD VAN OSDOL PRODUCED BY: CHRISTINA FALLIN ASSISTED BY: TIFFANY MCKNIGHT & GRACE GORDON CLOTHING BY: SPENCER STONE GLASSES BY: DICK STORY OPTICAL ON LOCATION AT: REMINGTON PARK

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L E T T E R F R O M T H E S TA F F April is here and Spring is in full swing! It’s time for sunny days, cool nights, and April showers. We are all extremely excited about the activities that spring brings with it. The city begins to explode with fun things to do everyday. This month I’ve already penciled in Redbud on the 5th and 6th.

This event is so incredible. Thousands of people come out to participate in the 5k, 10k, 2 mile walk, and biking events all to raise money and awareness for The Anna’s House Foundation.

Also, I’m really looking forward to ACM@UCO Rocks Bricktown. This great event is happening on April 11th and features several great bands playing live in Bricktown, headlined by Moby. Don’t miss this event, it’s free to the public.

In our April Issue this month we did a fantastic photo shoot with famous local artist Josh Sallee.

The shoot took place at Remington Park who generously opened up the grounds for us to shoot anywhere, most of which is normally off limits to the public. Make sure to check out the photos and the interview with Josh.

In our Professional of the month section we

featured the owners of two really fun businesses here in the City. Adam Jones at Paint and Cheers showed us a great night of painting fun at his location in the Plaza District, while Melissa Davis at Moxie Ride gave us a great and fun workout at her studio off May Ave. In the restaurant section this month we did small features on six great restaurants, as well as sat down with Chef Nguyen to do a food review on one of the cities newest hotspots Guernsey Park.

De-Lish!’

Make sure to browse though our calendar of events and find some of the many great things going on in the month of April.

Happy Spring!

Jack McBride

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CELEBRATING THE FAMILY TREE

On Friday April 11th Bricktown will be stirring

with life. That evening at Chesapeake Arena the

Moby, Grammy Award-nominated electronic singersongwriter, will perform a DJ set as the headlining act at the 5th Annual ACM@UCO Rocks Bricktown Festival on April 11th at 10 p.m. in the Chevy Bricktown Events Center.

Thunder will host the New Orleans Pelicans. Just a little ways down Reno Avenue at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, the Redhawks will be hosting the New Orleans Zephyrs. People will fill the streets and sidewalks. Parking won’t be easy, but everywhere it will feel alive, because that very same night 80 bands from the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma will invade upwards of a dozen venues throughout Bricktown for one night only, culminating in a party with Moby on the decks at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center.

ACM@UCO Rocks Bricktown began 5 years ago and has more than doubled in size since its inception. The event marks a year-end celebration of talent—both new and old alike—that has grown out of or developed along with the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO. The idea was that the students would take Bricktown over and show them what real music sounds like. The event has been embraced by Bricktown as a whole, and has seen a lot of benefit from the festival.

Since the beginning, ACM@UCO has brought in international headliners to draw a crowds and help connect the larger OKC metro community to music coming locally out of ACM.

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It is a celebration of the family tree. The ACM@

number of other bars and restaurants throughout

UCO family tree is a large one already, and it has

Bricktown. Just listen for the music. The night

seen and continues to see exponential growth

culminates with Moby’s free and open to the

each year. The school is an important part of the

public live DJ set at Chevy Bricktown Events

current Oklahoma Music Renaissance, one of the primary developing grounds for a new generation of Oklahoma music happening at all levels across

Center at 10 p.m.

To learn more about the ACM@UCO and to keep up to date with news about ACM@UCO Rock

the music spectrum. For years, the Academy has demonstrated a sustained and increasing influence within the larger Oklahoma City music

Bricktown, visit www.acm-uco.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ACM.UCO

scene and will likely continue to pave the way for both emerging and established artists alike.

The party will last all evening with stages at

Moby photo by: Doug Bruce Additional band photos provided by: Todd Scott Ballje

Tapwerks, Captain Norm’s, outside the Redhawks

Learn more about Todd Scott Ballje (OKC) at

Ballpark, in front of Harkin’s Theater, and a

www.beautifuldayimages.com

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From Malty to bright, from light to dark, from

invited for just $15 at the door. This is a great way

bubbly to gentle, from acidic to sweet, 100

to experience other culture and to step outside

different world-class beers are making their way to

of the typical food and drink realm most of us are

Choctaw, Oklahoma. The Annual Beer Sprocket,

accustomed to.

by the Rotary Club of EOC, is set for April 12, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a special food and beer event that takes place in the “German Hub” of our

Come ready to move and groove to the sounds of Geoff Scott Band, providing the live music for the evening. They’re back at it again after they did

state. Each year, vendors from all over bring in a superb job at last years Oktoberfest and Beer drinks and food for a tasty celebration.

Meet at the home of the infamous Choctaw Oktoberfest (Choctaw Creek Park Pavilion). Tickets are $50 per piece or there are Sponsor tables for

Sprocket. Be sure to grab your Beer Sprocket memorabilia before you head out.

Tickets are available now through Friday

eight for $500. The reason for this event is to not

April 11 at midnight. Visit www.oldgermany.com.

only introduce those to the tastes of many different

Tickets are very limited so be sure to pre-buy

beers but to come together to raise money for the

them now. Tickets will not be for sale at the door.

Rotary Club of East Oklahoma County. The Rotary Club of EOC is constantly raising awareness and giving back to the worldwide eradication of Polio, 3rd Grader’s First Dictionary program, Bucks for Bikes with the Salvation Army, Water is Life Straws and Shelter Boxes for victims of Natural Disasters Worldwide, and for the tornado victims right here in our own state.

This is a great time to come out and enjoy the springtime, make new friends, spend time with those you know, and partake in the tasting of these world-class beers. Old Germany Restaurant and Turek’s Tavern will be two of the main food providers, in addition to, a few other local favorites. Are you wanting to be a part of the lively atmosphere but just want to eat and don’t want to drink? DD’s and those who are hungry alike are so6ix.com | APRIL 2014

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CASINOS 114 53% $ 100 332,075 TRUTH IN THE NUMBERS Oklahoma has the largest number of tribal casinos at

of gamblers set a budget of less than

more than any other state U.S. commercial casinos employ

per day when gambling

people

In 2012, Casinos paid wages of

Casino visitors in Nevada wagered

$

98.9 13.2

$

BILLION

MILLION

for the 2013 Super Bowl

and earned

$

37.34 BILLION in gaming revenue

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Last year, Las Vegas saw

39,727,022 visitors

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AMTRAK: OKC TO TULSA The Heartland Flyer has been traveling between Oklahoma City and Forth Worth, Texas for almost 15 years now. Millions have traveled on the train between the two cities and there is a buzz about a possible ride that would carry passengers from Oklahoma City to Tulsa. This is a region that has been deprived of service for more than 46 years, the Eastern Flyer has hope that a trip between the two cities are needed. The state Department of Transportation has received great feedback and comments urging for the rail plan. However, there are a few downfalls to the desire. The track is aging and not in a modern condition, this means that the trains are only capable of reaching 30 miles per hour, making the trip more than three hours (doubling the driving time along the Turner Turnpike). A Tulsa connection still seems plausible and a sufficient addition to the rail service that connects through Kansas City and eventually the rest of the upper Midwest. The demand is there, we just now have to wait and see.

PUPPY OF HOLE IN ONE THE MONTH

TopGolf International Inc. plans to build a

65,000 square-foot facility near the Quail Springs Mall area.

This mega entertainment area will

feature 102 driving range bays, full-service restaurant, bars, private event space as well as a rooftop terrace. TopGolf’s can be found in large entertainment cities like Dallas, Houston, Tampa, and Scottsdale. This is huge for Oklahoma City and will be bringing in a substantial amount of revenue. The project is projected to have a $31 million fiscal impact on our local economy. Not only will TopGolf be an entertainment destination, but it will be a place that is creating jobs. They French Bulldog “Frenchie” Frenchies are playful and affectionate. Their loyal, loving nature makes them wonderful companion dogs. Often described as "a clown in the cloak of a philosopher.”

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plan to hire roughly 450 people to complete operations, 100 of those being full-time. TopGolf is planning to have the Oklahoma City location open by the spring of 2015.

TAPPING TO THE TUNES

OKC ENERGY United Soccer Leagues (USL) hse become the largest organization of elite-level soccer leagues in North America, and they’re bring the

Happy Pharrell

Cop Car Keith Urban

The 1975 The 1975

OKC Energy Football Club to us! USL Pro will feature 14 teams for the 2014 season, including the new additions of OKC and Sacramento. The Energy has been named the Sporting Kansas City affiliate. For the time being, the Energy will play home games at the Pribil Stadium on the campus of Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School. The regular season games kick off on April 5 and end on September 6.

Ticket prices for games will

range in price from $25 to as little as $7.

UPTOWN UNCORKED The first annual Uptown 23rd District fundraiser, Uptown Uncorked, will be held on April 17, 2014 in the newly renovated TEEMCO historic Gold Dome from 5:30-9:00 p.m. This will be a food and beveragetasting event that will feature local restaurants and merchants promoting the continued renaissance of one of OKC’s premier corridors. Entertainment will be provided by the Hey Diddles and The Spy. Be sure to participate in the silent auction and raffle all while mixing and mingling with Uptown 23rd friends and fans. Tastings will be provided by Back Door BBQ, Big Truck Tacos, Cheever’s Café, Cuppies and Joe, and Guernsey Park, just to name a few. This is a great time to come out and continue to support the beautification of one of our prized historic areas. Tickets are $50 for VIP early admission and $35 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased at www.uptown23rd.com/uptown-uncorked. so6ix.com | APRIL 2014

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Race for the Prize Seven land runs took place in Oklahoma,

worst troublemakers in class were chosen to play

between 1889 and 1895. It was strange. Land

the role of the dirty sooners. Then everybody

runs don’t happen all the time. There may never

raced to find a plot of land by their friends and

be anymore land runs. Of the seven Oklahoma

ate sandwiches in the wind and sunshine the rest

land runs, the largest was in 1893, but the most

of the day.

prominent of these was the first: the Oklahoma

Brad Hill: “I raised my family under a swing set.

Land Run of 1889.

Tough first winter.”

A cloud of dust rose where the home-seekers

Arash Davari: “I convinced my friends to combine

had stood in line, and when it had drifted away

their land with mine and we formed an empire and

before the gentle breeze, the horses and wagons

ruled the schoolyard with impunity.”

and men were tearing across the open country

David Bruster: “I was serious about getting my spot.”

like fiends. The horsemen had the best of it from

Dick Dark: “My mom and myself made front page

the start.

local news as pioneer woman and child. I still have

It was a fine race for a few minutes, but soon

the article with picture.”

the riders began to spread out like a fan, and by

Graham Lee Brewer: “In 5th grade we ran a

the time they had reached the horizon they were

gambling booth called Bunyard’s Saloon.”

scattered about as far as the eye could see. Even

Cami Stinson: “That was my favorite day at school.

the fleetest of the horsemen found upon reaching

Wear a bonnet and charge the playground with a

their chosen localities that men in wagons and

sharp stake.”

men on foot were there before them.

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Tuesdays, with Pony airs every Tuesday night at midnight, on KOSU & The Spy FM (91.7 in OKC/ Norman) facebook.com/TuesdaysWithPony

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EATS

GUERNSEY PARK

Guernsey Park may just be the best new restaurant in Oklahoma City. It is tucked in behind several businesses on the north side of 23rd on a small street that gives the restaurant its name, Guernsey Ave. Walking in the door I was impressed with the modern decor and clean lines of the restaurant, only to have my immediate impression surpassed as I was escorted to our table in the second floor dining room with large windows that present a fantastic view.

As all the food was brought out it was easy to see that presentation is rule of thumb at Guernsey Park.

Chef Nguyen, a former apprentice of great Oklahoma City Chef Kurt Fleischfresser states that “He likes to eat with his eyes first” and presentation is extremely important for a great experience.

Chef Nguyen has done a phenomenal job of combining his background in French cuisine with Asian inspiration. Most every entree on the menu has the presentation and delicacy of french cuisine paired with the ingredients and flavors of Asian cuisine. Guernsey Park also offers a excellent selection of Sushi, Sashimi, Salads, and delightful dessert menu.

Here is everything we had at Guernsey Park, and would recommend every one of these dishes: • Crab Dip - This great starter is light, refreshing, and very delicious. A combination of crab meat, avocado, cucumber, shallots, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro presented over ice and served with thin butter crackers.

• Guernsey Park Roll - Signature roll for the restaurant that is so flavorful it has no need for soy sauce or anything else. Inside this roll is crab and cucumber, then topped with yellowtail and tuna, enhancing it with citrus togarashi sauce, scallions, lemon slices, cilantro, and wasabi tobiko.

• Tempura Shrimp Roll - A simple and good roll made up of tempura shrimp with cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño gastrique, and tobiko in a lime aioli.

• Togarashi Tuna Salad - Sashimi grade tuna, seasoned with togarashi, seared rare with an orange fennel salad in a ginger dressing • Duck Breast - a 7 oz portion of duck breast marinated in five spice and slowly rendered to medium, then finished in a honey-soy glaze. Served with arugula-quinoa salad in blackberry vinaigrette, blackberries, grape tomatoes, and lemon almonds.

• Curry Salmon - Pan seared curry salmon on crispy potato hash with red bell peppers, eggplant, and onions.

• Creme Brûlée - Classic french creme brulee consisting of a rich custard topped with crystalized caramel and fresh fruit.

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ZEN 3209 S Broadway Edmond, OK 73013 405.285.2396 • zenasiandining.com

OLD GERMANY 15920 S.E. 29th Choctaw, Oklahoma 73020 405.390.8647 • oldgermany.com

Zen Asian Dining is the premier Asian Dining Restaurant in Edmond Oklahoma. Zen has a casual atmosphere and fine Asian cuisine that is sure to not disappoint. They have been in business since 2006. The Family has been in the restaurant business for more than 25 years, so they have quality experience in producing delectable dishes. The menu is influenced by a combination of the best of specialties from Vietnam, China, Thailand and Japan. Are you gluten free? Luckily for you, Zen is well educated in gluten free and has many different options for those with special diet needs or allergies. Give the delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken a try or the Thai Basil. Looking for a great happy hour? Zen has you covered.

No one does original German cuisine quite like Old Germany, who has been doing it since 1976.

The Turek Family immigrated from Germany in 1974 and brought their culture and heritage over with them to give Choctaw a little taste of German food and drinks. When you step into Old Germany you feel as if you’re stepping into old school Berlin or Munich. Give the Bratwurst, Schnitzel, or the delicious Cordon Blue (Berlin Style). Don’t miss out on the German beer they have to offer. If you’re looking for more of a “sports bar” style with the German flare, be sure to check out Turek’s Tavern!

LEGENDS 1313 W Lindsey St Norman, OK 73069 405.329.8888 • legendsrestaurant.com

SATURN GRILL Nichols Hils • NW OKC • Midtown www.saturngrill.com

Legend's is a stunning, intimate, casually up-scale family-owned restaurant which has served Norman and the University of Oklahoma community for forty years. They’re perfect for business meetings, gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual meals. Legend's serves a broad menu ranging from salads and sandwiches to fresh seafood, pastas, steaks, fowl, pork, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. They offer two house-made soups and eight to ten house-made desserts daily.

Needing a tasty drink? They menu twenty wines by the glass, and a large list of wines by the bottle, 30addition so6ix.comto | APRIL 2014selection of beers and spirits. in a wide

This eatery has a little bit of everything and three great locations to go along with it. Now open in Nichols Hills, Northside OKC, and Midtown, Oklahomans are raving about everything Saturn Grill. They have everything from delectable flat bread sandwiches, to authentic pizza’s, decadent desserts, and specials like Indian Chicken Curry or Quesadillas. Saturn Grill is extremely kid friendly and has great options for the little ones too. Saturn Grill knows how to do dessert. Their chocolate chip bread pudding with homemade caramel sauce is heaven. If you’re wanting a heavier entrée for dinner, head on over to the Midtown location where they serve dishes such as Crispy Chicken Parmesan or Orange-Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin.

IRMA’S Nichols Hills • Midtown irmasburgershack.com Irma's Burger Shack is Oklahoma City's destination for the best burgers, hand-cut French Fries and hand-breaded Onion Rings! Irma's features two great locations... the original shack at 63rd and Western and the Mid-town location at 11th and Dewey. Irma's offers the option of Oklahoma raised all-natural No Name Ranch beef, which is exceptionally flavorful and healthy. In addition to the city's best burgers, Irma's features great Chicken Fried Steaks, Hot Dogs, Salads, Frito Chili Pies and wonderful homemade desserts. To accompany these great items, Irma offers hand blended malts and shakes and a great selection of beers. As Irma would say, "Ain't nothing a good burger and a cold beer can't cure"!

ABUELO’S NW OKC • Bricktown abuelos.com Whiskey Cake, one of the most recent additions to the OKC foodie world, is serving up tasty farmto-kitchen dishes & cocktails out of our 'from scratch only' kitchen and bar. Microwave? Never heard of it. They use slow-cooking methods on the live wood grill, smoker and spit because everything tastes better that way. And all this goodness is served to you as you kick your feet up in one of our rocking chairs, dine at a fancy table or relax out on the porch. Start off the meal with their delicious deviled eggs, taste the live wood grilled salmon, and of course you have to finish dinner off with the infamous Whiskey Cake.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SALAD DIP Ingredients: 1 (1 lb.) bag, frozen corn, slightly thawed 1 can black beans, drained and thoroughly rinsed 1 large green bell pepper, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 3 green onions, sliced 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced fresh cilantro, chopped Cilantro-Lime Dressing: ⅓ c. olive oil ⅓ c. lime juice (about 2 limes) 3 cloves of garlic ½ tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper handful of cilantro Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed corn, beans, peppers (chopped into small pieces), minced garlic, and onions. Stir to combine.

For the dressing, in a blender or food processor, add olive oil, lime juice, cloves of garlic, spices and handful of cilantro. Pulse to emulsify the dressing (should just take a few pulses.) Pour over salsa mixture.

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Betting On The

MUSE FEATURING: JOSH SALLEE PHOTOGRAPHED BY: LORD VAN OSDOL PRODUCED BY: CHRISTINA FALLIN ASSISTED BY: TIFFANY MCKNIGHT & GRACE GORDON CLOTHING BY: SPENCER STONE GLASSES BY: DICK STORY OPTICAL ON LOCATION AT: REMINGTON PARK

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Music in Oklahoma isn’t a career, it’s a lifestyle.

It’s a nice spring day after two days of cold

There’s a culture to it. It happens in bars and clubs,

and rain. If you’re standing in the shadows you

garages and home studios tucked inconspicuously

might feel a chill, but there’s plenty of sunshine

into the landscape of the city. It is happening all

and it’s warm on your clothes. It’s a good day to

around you, whether or not you are aware of it.

be outside. It makes you feel alive. At Remington

If you look long enough in the right places, you

Park the racetrack is a thick lane of mud being

might begin to see it at work. What you’ll find is

raked by four enormous, green John Deere

that there are people in bands, fighting it out in

tractors in staggered laps. The crowd is thin,

bars and clubs. A race for the prize.

made up entirely of racing professionals and

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running schooling races.

end of February on Pairadime Music.

Matt Vance, Vice President of Racing &

We asked Josh to do a photo shoot unlike

Wagering at Remington Park, leads us through

anything he’d done before. We’re trying to bring

the facility, into the middle of the paddock, and

some kind of fantasy to reality, because that’s

introduces us to two easy-going jockeys: Jimmy Brooks and Larry Payne, one wearing a jersey with blue diamonds and the other in a jersey with red

what we do. For Josh it’s a kind of pretend, too.

He is composed of many parts. Sallee’s video for “Switch Lives” demonstrates this. It’s about

circles. I wonder if all jockeys have that same kind multiple perspectives and multiple personalities. of nonchalance.

Oklahoma has been a pioneer in the American Quarter Horse breed for the last seven years.

According to Vance, the American Quarter Horse

Sallee is a cast of characters.

He is wearing a black blazer and black fedora next to the track, watching the races. The man

started out as a cow horse that some good ole

behind the camera pointed at Sallee is his friend

boys wanted to start racing. They were sprinters,

Lord Van Osdol, the director that brought the video

a beautiful horse with strong legs and lots of

for “Switch Lives” to life. I’m taking notes with my

intelligence. And they were a little dangerous. The

head down as Sallee, Van Osdol, McKnight, Fallin

horses paced around the paddock as the jockeys

and Gordon tend to the shoot. The sun is bright

mounted and led their horses through the tunnel

and warm. I hear gates open, jockeys scream, and

and out onto the track for the post parade. The

look up in time to catch the mud blurred sprinting

schooling races are to acclimate the animal to the routine: post parade, canter, load up, off they go.

“Are they from the Amish? Are they from

pack of American Quarter Horses race by.

13.6 seconds.

Josh Sallee puts his hands into the air and

the Amish TV?” I hear some guy yell at no bellows: “Look at my horses run!” one in particular.

Josh Sallee & Lord Van Osdol – March 6, 2014

I know what horses he’s talking about.

– Switch Lives It’s a nice spring day after two days of cold and rain and we’re at Remington Park. Our luck

All clothing provided by Spencer Stone located in Nichols Hills Plaza.

is good. Josh Sallee has one day to shoot. This

All eyewear provided by Dick Story Optical

is it and the weather is working. Sallee is busy

located in North Penn Plaza—west of Penn

promoting his LP, Know Society, released at the

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LUCKY STAR CASINO Luckystar Casino is among the top choices for

held to give everyone a chance to win more.

entertainment and gaming in Oklahoma. With

The Rez restaurant inside the casino offers

five locations spanning from Concho, Clinton,

diners items such as burgers, nachos, hot wings,

Watonga, and Canton, you’re sure to find what

various salads, BBQ sandwiches, pastas, and

you’re looking for with Luckystar Casino.

even Indian tacos. They also offer a variety of

Offering a wide variety of gaming at each of its locations, you’re sure to find a winner. Luckystar

soda products and a nice list of domestic and import beers.

at Concho boasts a 40,000 sq ft casino that

Next month will be a huge milestone for

brings you all the popular and loose slots like Mr.

Luckystar. Celebrating its twenty-year anniversary

Money Bags, Wheel of Fortune, Liberty 7’s, Red

on May 18th, there is going to be some very fun

Hot Ruby, and Lucky Ducky among countless

and special festivities. All the dates surrounding

more. Always working to bring in the newest in

May 18th will be filled with customer appreciation

machines, ranging from penny slots up to high-

activities including tons of free play in the casino,

limit machines, you are sure to find a new favorite

special card tournaments, and several vendors

every visit.

giving out prizes. Smoke on the Water Drag Boat

If you prefer table games over slot machines,

Races will be held at Lake El Reno this year with

then Luckystar has you covered there too. Offering

special ties to Luckystar. On Friday, May 23rd drag

table games 24/7, you can always find excitement

boats and crew will be on display for spectators to

here. Luckystar offers a full menu of table games

get up close interaction. Make sure to follow the

such as Blackjack, Poker, Mississippi Stud, and

latest announcements from Luckystar all month.

Ultimate Texas Hold Em in Concho, and Blackjack,

For more information on gaming or upcoming

Ultimate Texas Hold Em, and 3 Card Poker in

entertainment go to www.luckystarcasino.org or

Clinton. Weekly and monthly tournaments are

call (405)262-7612.

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APRIL 2014 BY

Dadhichi Toth

www.astrology.com.au

A lucky opportunity after the 18th ensures better financial returns by the 20th.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) The Sun is powerful this month but in the hidden part of your horoscope. Take pleasure in your own company and don’t feel coerced into being with others if you don’t want to be. Nevertheless, you will have ample opportunity to continue engaging others and enjoying dinners, outings and other one-on-one social endeavours throughout this month. Sometime around the 9th be careful of your health and avoid speed at any cost.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20) You’ll be able to win the hearts of many during the coming month and with Venus transiting the upper part of your horoscope you’ll be able to mix business with pleasure in a balanced way thereby opening up many new connections. Profits are strong and some unexpected earnings will surprise you. On the 6th, 12th and 16th there may be opportunities for increased cash flow.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) Being with likeminded friends will feature strongly in your life this month but try not to take your eye off the ball where work and professional matters are concerned. The Sun in the higher part of your horoscope signifies success but you may be doing too much and adding that extra social agenda to your list may tip things over the edge.

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LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) A new Moon in your ninth house at the end of March and through the early part of April heralds the beginning of a new chapter in your perception of life generally. Sudden meetings with people who have a broader and deeper understanding of life will fascinate you, especially between the 2nd and the 8th. You will however need to accommodate your desire to travel for some sort of educational or spiritual pursuit during this phase of the year.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) Venus pushes you to achieve greater happiness in your relationships between the 6th and 12th as you strive to attain your ideals this month. Expect distractions and problems associated with your finances. In particular the 9th, 16, 21st and 23rd could be complicated and you need to keep your wits about you when dealing with others and handling money.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22) This month make sure you have the requisite

ARIES

(MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) You're out of sync with your spouse or partner now and this relates to differences in your attitude to life generally. Don't push your opinions; listen to others compassionately. Believe it or not this will help you in business and give you additional financial opportunities you may not have expected.

It's best not to do too much physically between the 9th and 20th as challenging Mars energies may cause overstrained and injury.

strength, information and skills to attempt a task that is a little out of your depth. Excellent negotiation skills on your part are obvious on the 8th but you need to change elements of the agreement by the 15th due to an oversight.

Power tripping on the 21st warns that it’s best to side step those who are out to black mail you emotionally or financially.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21) A new regime of diet, health and workplace activity is important if you are to find balance. Life may be edgy and your nerves may be shot. An eclipse on the 15th shows you should regenerate your spiritual energies and this is best done alone.

The additional eclipse on the 29th brings to the fore your relationships and with Mercury involved, important communications emerge especially after the 23rd.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)

You want more out of life but possibly don’t have the energy to expand the way you wish. Sudden changes in your routine on the 2nd and then again on the 20th mean that you need to be prepared for some mental tension. You have better luck in your relationships and can resolve any emotional struggles around the 25th.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19) Home affairs are strongly accentuated this month so anything to do with real estate, spring cleaning, fixing things in your home environment, etc will be on the top of your schedule. Lucky opportunities occur for you around the 18th with Venus and Jupiter and Pluto giving you the intuition and energy to seize on lucky chances. Romance and affairs of the heart after the 20th also spotlight your amorous nature.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18) Opportune events take place between the 18th and 26th with Venus and Jupiter in excellent aspect. Travels, romance and other speculative manoeuvres you may make should work to your advantage by the 23rd but be realistic in your expectations. Be cautious around this time when you're likely to be excessive and also find yourself in an irritable state.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20) Mars is retrograde and therefore issues surrounding relationships will be tough especially if someone is doing back flips on you - just when you’d planned on a certain course of action. The 3rd till the 5th will be an uncertain time in which you will be second guessing yourself. Debts will reach an unmanageable level if you aren’t careful this month. so6ix.com | APRIL 2014

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MERLE HAGGARD April 3 Hard Rock Casino 777 W Cherokee St Catoosa, OK

MARCH 26 - APRIL 5 LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS “TRIANGLE: A NEW MUSICAL” PLAZA THEATRE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK VOODOO BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 4 EYE OF NATIONS LLOYD NOBLE CENTER NORMAN, OK LOWER 40 FIRELAKE GRAND CASINO SHAWNEE, OK JIM THE ELEPHANT NEVADA MAX’S OKLAHOMA CITY, OK JASON YOUNG BAND THUNDERBIRD CASINO SHAWNEE TYLER RUSSELL TOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 5 OKC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: MA PLAYS SCHUMANN FEATURING YO-YO MA CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 50

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UNINVITED GUEST BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK ANNIE UP RUSSELL’S OKLAHOMA CITY, OK LOWER 40 WORMY DOG SALOON OKLAHOMA CITY, OK VOODOO BELLE ISLE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 10 HOOK BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 11 ACM@UCO ROCKS BRICKTOWN ACM@UCO PERFORMANCE LAB OKLAHOMA CITY, OK LIVE ON THE PLAZA NW 16TH BETWEEN CLASSEN & PENN AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 36 INCHES NEVADA MAX’S OKLAHOMA CITY, OK DJ- BLAKE O THE DJ RUSSELL’S OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

JOE BONAMASSA April 8 Chesapeake Energy Arena 100 W Reno Ave Oklahoma City, OK

JENNIFER NETTLES April 11 Hard Rock Casino 777 W Cherokee St Catoosa, OK

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JASON YOUNG BAND April 11 Riverwind Casino 1544 State Highway 9 Norman, OK APRIL 12 BEER SPROCKET

BY OLD GERMANY RESTAURANT & ROTARY CLUB OF EOC 2001 N. HARTPER RD. CHOCTAW, OK 73020 2AM RUSSELL’S OKLAHOMA CITY, OK JAY FALKNER TOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 16 ATTICA STATE BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 17 80’Z ENUF BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

MYRON OLIVER RED ROCK OKLAHOMA CITY, OK STEPHEN SPEAKS RED ROCK OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 18 OKC BALLET PRESENTS: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” APRIL 18-20 CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK REPLAY BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK STARS FIRELAKE GRAND CASINO SHAWNEE, OK

KRISTEN STEHR April 12 Riverwind Casino 1544 State Highway 9 Norman, OK April 18 Thunderbird Casino 15700 Oklahoma 9 Norman, OK 2AM NEVADA MAX’S OKLAHOMA CITY, OK MATT BLAGG RED ROCK OKLAHOMA CITY, OK SHADY 5 EIGHTY THUNDERBIRD CASINO SHAWNEE, OK MORRIS MCCANN TOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK VOODOO OKLAHOMA CITY LIMITS OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

APRIL 19 CROSSLAND BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK STARS NEVADA MAX’S OKLAHOMA CITY, OK STEVE CROSSLEY-ONE MAN BAND RED ROCK OKLAHOMA CITY, OK HEATH WRIGHT- ACOUSTIC TOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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DIANA ROSS April 26 Choctaw Casino Resort 3735 Choctaw Rd Durant, OK

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APRIL 20 COVER ME BADD BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 22 TARA DILLARD SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 23 ELECTRIC AVENUE BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 24 SQUADLIVE BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK MITCH AND ALLEN RED ROCK OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 25 OKC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: NEIL SEDAKA CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK STARS OKLAHOMA CITY LIMITS OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

STEVE CROSSLEY- ONE MAN BAND RED ROCK OKLAHOMA CITY, OK DJ EVAN C RUSSELL’S OKLAHOMA CITY, OK KYLIE MORGAN TOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 26 BRANDON JACKSON TOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 27 SQUADLIVE DOWNTOWN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 28 ACM@UCO ALIVE! ACM@UCO PERFORMANCE LAB OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 30 100 BONES BAND BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK TYLER RUSSELL FIRELAKE GRAND CASINO SHAWNEE

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EVENTS APRIL 1 - 30

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK PASEO ARTS DISTRICT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 4 - 6

AZALEA FESTIVAL HONOR HEIGHTS PARK MUSKOGEE, OK APRIL 3

MEDIEVAL FAIR REAVES PARK NORMAN, OK APRIL 5

MONTMARTRE CHALK ART FESTIVAL USAO CHICKASHA, OK APRIL 4 STREET ARTINI OKC FARMERS MARKET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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KIDS FEST AND EDUCATIONAL EXPO COX CONVENTION CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 5 - 6

REDBUD CLASSIC NICHOLS HILLS PLAZA OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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SPORTS APRIL 1

GUTHRIE ART WALK DOWNTOWN GUTHRIE, OK APRIL 19 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 19 - 20 STILLWATER ARTS FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN STILLWATER, OK APRIL 22 - 27 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS SHERIDAN AVE & HUDSON AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 24 - 26

NORMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL MAIN STREET NORMAN, OK APRIL 27

OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

OU SOONERS VS. OSU COWBOYS MITCHELL PARK NORMAN, OK APRIL 2 OKC BARONS VS. HAMILTON BULLDOGS COX CONVENTION CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 3

OKC THUNDER VS. SAN ANTONIO SPURS CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 4 OU SOONERS VS. CSU ROADRUNNERS MITCHELL PARK NORMAN, OK OSU VS. TEXAS TECH ALLIE P. REYNOLDS STADIUM STILLWATER, OK OKC BARONS VS. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS COX CONVENTION CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 11 OKC THUNDER VS. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY, OK OKLAHOMA CITY ROLLER DERBY BOUT COX CONVENTION CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY, OK APRIL 16

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MELISSA DAVIS Owner and Instructor of Moxie Ride

The wheels are spinning faster, faster, the music is getting louder, and the bodies are getting stronger: welcome to Moxie Ride!

Meet Melissa Davis, owner and instructor at Moxie Ride in Oklahoma City. Melissa, a previous real estate investor, wife, and mom of three decided it was time for something new a few years ago. Melissa played tennis in college and led an active lifestyle her entire life. She was on vacation in California and walked past a Pilate’s type studio that had resistance bands hanging from the ceiling and an idea clicked. Melissa took the scary plunge into leaving her typical life and job behind and creating Moxie Ride! She had always loved spin and thought why not combine exercises for a more of an overall body workout, think of it as kicking up the cardio a bit. For her personal workouts, Melissa focused a lot of plyometrics and spin. She spent the next few months and started incorporating various body weight, resistance bands, small hand weights, plyometric and callisthenic exercises all into one.

Just wrapping up its second year, Moxie started out with 18 bikes, they have grown to 30 and the hope is to soon have up to 50 bikes. Melissa is always looking to keep it fresh and new. She wants to continue evolving the business and growing into a larger fitness community. From the beginning, she said she wanted to make Moxie a fitness community more than just a place to come and go. Her favorite part of the job is being able to meet all the people and see everyone come together to ride. She explained that everyone comes in for different reasons whether it be for a calorie burn, stress reliever, or to meet new people. She strives to make it a place for a fabulous workout but highlighting that special social aspect.

Melissa wants to make it known that the bikes are for everyone! Each individual controls his or her own workout. Whether you’re an outdoor biker, to someone who has never been on a bike, everything is customizable to your comfort and strengths. Moxie is truly for anyone and everyone. There have been many success stories so far. Melissa’s dentist for example, has lost 35 pounds and that was just in the first year alone in a complete total body tone up.

Melissa can’t picture herself doing anything other than instructing and running Moxie Ride. She took the risk and it was worth it all. Classes are offered seven days a week and at various times. If you’re in need of true cycling apparel or fitness apparel, stop by because they carry it all. Walk-ins for classes are welcomed, but it is recommended to sign up online to reserve your seat in advance.

Be sure to check out their website for more information and the class schedule. www. moxie-ride.com or call (405) 286-9888.

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ADAM JONES Owner of Paint N’ Cheers

Meet the man behind one of the latest crazes taking the city, the Plaza District in particular, by storm. Adam Jones, owner and instructor at Paint N’ Cheers, didn’t have the traditional start to art that most would imagine. Growing up dyslexic, things weren’t always easy for Adam; he had to push through school and wasn’t really taken through traditional schooling that most kids today would be. He used most of his time to draw and this carried over into his later education, like high school. In High School, he was told he wouldn’t go onto college because of his SAT scores. Adam knew he wanted to go to college and began taking his drawing seriously and competing, eventually landing him the award of being one of the top 300 artists in the world for his age division.

Adam defied all odds and received a four-year scholarship from Oklahoma City University. He would soon meet his wife and life would get going after he graduated with his BFA in 2009. Adam’s wife and co-owner of Paint N’ Cheers, Stephanie, dragged him to try out for a show at the time on Bravo Network called Work of Art, similar to Top Chef. Adam was chosen for the top 35 but two weeks before the call date, his life took a dramatic turn for the worse. He was hit by a car as he was crossing the street and he barely made it out alive. He was pronounced fatal on the scene but later revived at the hospital. His spot on the show fell through due to the unfortunate events, and led him to bartend at a little gastropub in Cherry Creek in Denver, CO. While he was bartending, women and men alike, would come in and stop for drinks before or after they attending a painting class down the street. The idea clicked for Adam, he would be moving back home to start something similar.

Paint N’ Cheers, located in the Plaza District, is honestly “cheaper than therapy.”

Artist and non-artist alike come together for a fun night of creativeness while enjoying a diverse group of people. The most rewarding part for Adam is seeing the smiles on people’s faces. It’s truly a positive outlet and escape for participants. Adam is really focused on giving back and continues to do fundraisers each month. It’s the perfect spot for birthdays, girls’ night out, parties, or just a deviation from the typical night. Paint N’ Cheers has just been overhauled and expanded. What are you waiting for? Sign up today!

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