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KNOW YOUR DISTRICTS

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Features MARCH 2014 ✻ VOLUME 28 / ISSUE 5

Uncommon commute

While Tulsa’s bikeability is disputed, some Tulsans tout the benefits of riding to work on two wheels. by JULIE RAINS

Downtown dwellers

Tulsans of all ages share what it’s like to live in and around the IDL. by ANGELA CHAMBERS

Guide to downtown districts

Spend a day navigating one of the downtown area’s well-loved districts. When in doubt, ask a local. by JENNIE LLOYD AND MORGAN PHILLIPS

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13 Go fly a kite The Tulsa Wind Riders have some high-flying fun.

57 Spring blossoms Color explodes onto the scene in this season’s dresses, shoes, handbags, accessories and more.

127 Saturday shop The Tulsa Flea Market offers an eclectic variety of antiques, collectibles and more.

16 Five questions Get to know Kelly Gibson of Bandana Tours.

66 Health The Mental Health Association in Tulsa helps Tulsans with mental health conditions find safe housing and employment.

132 Benefits Fundraisers and fun happenings

14 Notebook What Tulsans are talking about

18 Artist in residence An Osage artist paints subjects people find near and dear.

20 Four corners The Bridges Barkery bakes up more than treats for Bridges Foundation clients. 22 On the air RadioIDL.com brings blues to the Tulsa airwaves. 24 In their shoes Stand-up people

26 Storefront A California couple operates their bath and body product business from Jenks.

28 The way we were A former department store is reinvented to offer 40 downtown lofts. 30 What it’s like A longtime Tulsan is recognized for his passion for preservation.

32 Postgame Ted Owens, the legendary basketball coach, can add “author” to his resumé.

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73 Home An old charmer vs. a new stunner

The Dish

117 Cue blue Chimera is known for its creative cocktails and a menu featuring locally sourced products.

118 Table talk Pesto, Irish pubs and classic lasagna

120 Dining out Tavolo shines as the third jewel in Justin Thompson’s downtown “triple crown.”

122 Wine French wines provide a certain joie de vivre.

124 Musings Take Alec Baldwin

128 Agenda This month’s standout events 135 Out & about See and be seen. 136 The culturist Parlor tricks

138 Tulsa sound Brothers Jonny, Jacob, Joseph and Jeremy Wright rock Tulsa.

140 Get the picture One of Oklahoma’s own becomes a Tennessee queen. 144 Flashback Billiards and barbers

Special section

85 Top 100 Realtors The Top 100 Tulsaarea Realtors, according to 2013 Multi-List Research, are listed in this special profile section.

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5 Questions (p. 16) Kelly Gibson of Bandana Tours gives readers an insider’s tour of some lesser-seen downtown spots.

Storefront (p. 28) See behind the sudsy scenes of Fortune Cookie Soap, a Jenksbased bath and body business that ships products all over the world.

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From the editor

by MATT CAUTHRON

When I sat down to write the words you’re now reading — a letter to introduce our downtown issue — I rattled off a few paragraphs about how far downtown Tulsa has come in the eight years I’ve lived in this city. How its current (and growing) vibrancy is a far cry from the relative ghost town I observed when I first came to town. But then I realized this isn’t 2009, and downtown’s revitalization is no news flash to anyone. Why keep rehashing the comparisons between past and present? A few quick mashes of the delete key, and I’m back, ready to present an issue devoted to the current state of downtown Tulsa, an area so alive with activity and possibility that to spend any time detailing its former deficiencies would only diminish its present glory. Take, for example, the growing abundance of residential options that continue to draw Tulsans of all stripes to the heart of the Inner Dispersal Loop. On p. 37, we ask Tulsans of varying ages, occupations and family situations about their experience living downtown. What do they like about urban dwelling? Where do they go for food, fun, exercise and more? What do they think downtown needs? And with downtown abuzz with constant activity and growth, we take a moment to step back, regroup and take stock of the area’s geography — and all the terms we use to describe said geography. Ever wonder where the Blue Dome District ends and the Deco District begins? We’ve got you covered with a detailed map of the downtown districts (p. 50), as well as locals’ recommendations of the best each has to offer (p. 44) — from restaurants and nightlife to retail shops, museums and more. Expanding our focus beyond the streets of downtown — and beyond the streets in general — we check in with several Tulsa bicycling enthusiasts to examine Tulsa’s “bikeability,” or lack thereof (p. 34). Though opinions on Tulsa’s reputation as a bike-friendly community are mixed, these pedaling proponents find a way to make it work with a daily commute on two wheels. Rounding out the issue, you’ll find the hottest trends in spring fashion (p. 57), a look at the work being done by the Mental Health Association in Tulsa to improve the lives of Tulsans (p. 66), a list of the top 100 Tulsa-area Realtors (p. 85) and much more. Enjoy the issue, and if you find yourself in need of some lively activity this spring, remember the immortal words of Petula Clark: you can always go downtown. tþ

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The story behind the story On biking to work in Tulsa — JULIE RAINS

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will never forget the reason I failed my driver’s permit test. The question seemed simple enough: do bicycles have the same rights as motor vehicles? My answer: no. The correct answer: yes. Although this is the case, many of us don’t drive that way. Tulsan Mike Wozniak has miles of stories about incidents between cyclists and drivers that range from inconsiderate to flat-out hostile. In the same sitting, he also can talk for hours about “beautiful moments on a bicycle,” moments in which he connected with his surroundings more than he ever could in a car. After I talked with Wozniak and fellow bicycling advocate Stephen Lassiter over coffee at Foolish Things Coffee Co., I felt a little guilty about walking to my car in the parking lot instead of to a bicycle at the bike rack. Ultimately, there are plenty of reasons not to commute by bike in Tulsa. But thanks to the recently approved “Improve Our Tulsa” funds and a group of people voicing innovative infrastructure ideas, many of us will soon run out of excuses and hit the road on two wheels. And maybe, when we share the road, we will start to use it differently.

On conserving the city’s core — ANGELA CHAMBERS

Visiting countless historic sites with my sister, a preservation architect, developed a personal appreciation for the craft. So, nothing could compete with the inimitable character in Tulsa’s early 20th century neighborhoods when my husband and I were choosing a place to live this past summer. Martin Newman shares this passion, which led to a long conversation in his midtown home. It took a little convincing before the preservation advocate agreed to an interview, saying he was “only one of others” working to keep noteworthy structures from demolition. While he protests, it’s not difficult to see his influence in Tulsa, across the state and with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Newman contributes more than simply saving buildings. He also makes broad development decisions — from creating protected districts to pushing for historic tax credits. Restoration efforts benefit downtown, which is experiencing a renewed vibrancy not seen in decades. I also spoke with residents who live in or near the Inner Dispersal Loop, in the thick of the growing “live, work, eat and play” hub. In a city with low national rankings for walking, bike and transit use, it’s encouraging to hear from those who manage to park their cars for days.

These downtown dwellers also are well versed on things to do in the nearby vicinity. Thanks to these Tulsans, I have added several downtown stops to my growing list of places to visit in the coming year.

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Go fly a kite by MOLLY EVANS A really windy day isn’t the best time to fly a kite. That’s just one of the tips you can learn from the Tulsa Wind Riders, whose name illustrates their infatuation. Comprised of about 25 area residents, the group meets each weekend at a field in east Tulsa. Since becoming an official club in 1986, members have shared information about kite flying and kite making with the community, including civic groups. Along with hosting regular weekend meet-ups, for more than 20 years the Wind Riders have sponsored the only kite festival in the area, says the group’s president, Larry Stiles. “The camaraderie among the kite fliers in the group is amazing,” he says. To join in the high-flying fun, Tulsans can show up most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting) from about 1 p.m. until dusk at the corner of South 118th East Avenue and East 43rd Street in front of the Vatterott building. Just look for the brightly colored windsocks. “We almost always have a kite up,” Stiles says. To participate, BYOK: bring your own kite. tþ

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For more information on the Wind Riders or their annual spring Festival of Kites, visit www.facebook.com/tulsawindriders.

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Notebook

What Tulsans are talking about by MORGAN PHILLIPS

Crowning moment

Downtown living, by the numbers

Source: Brian Donahue, CBRE Oklahoma

Name game RedFork Main Street, the west Tulsa nonprof-

it dedicated to revitalization of the Southwest Boulevard Corridor, has a new name: Route 66 Main Street. With guidance from a branding consultant and the board of directors, the name was chosen because nearly all of the organization’s 4 1/2-mile district is located on Route 66. It also reflects the board’s desire to see the organization expand and offer more services to businesses along the Mother Road, according to the nonprofit’s January newsletter.

Still rolling on the river After nearly seven years, the Tulsa Townies “bike share” project along Riverside Drive — well known for its distinctive pink bicycles — is still rolling. In fact, bikes were rented more than 17,000 times in 2012-13 at the project’s three access stations along Riverside Drive at East 19th, 41st and 96th streets. Saint Francis Health System launched the Tulsa Townies in 2007 to promote an active and healthy lifestyle in the community. River Parks visitors age 18 or older can swipe a credit card to borrow a bicycle at one station for free and return it at another station within 24 hours. Visit www.tulsa-townies.com for more details.

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What is the largest area of undeveloped land in downtown Tulsa? It doesn’t take a genius to go look at it. It’s East Village. There’s, I don’t know, 25, 30 acres in there. ... Just because that’s where the land is, that’s where the direction is going. How it gets executed, how we figure out a way to do it, I don’t know yet, but that’s where the market is. That’s where it’s going.” — Steve Ganzkow of American Residental Group on Tulsa’s downtown urban residential market at a Jan. 28 forum presented by the Tulsa Regional Chamber

business, Pancho Anaya Mexican Bakery in east Tulsa, Katia Anaya wears many hats — from human resources manager to delivery truck driver to cashier. She also has worn a crown this year as Miss Oklahoma Latina, a personal and career-growth opportunity focused on being a role model and sharing one’s culture and heritage, Anaya says. This month the young Tulsan will crown the winner of the 2014 pageant, who will represent Oklahoma at the Miss U.S. Latina pageant. Anaya made Tulsa proud as first runner-up at the 2013 national pageant in Cancun, Mexico. Next, the University of Tulsa graduate plans to earn her MBA and continue working at the family bakery. The Miss Oklahoma Latina pageant is at 7 p.m., March 22, at the Union Performing Arts Center, 6636 S. Mingo Road. Visit www.oklatina.com for tickets.

Miss Oklahoma Latina 2013 Katia Anaya

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• Average one-bedroom Tulsa rent: $509/month • Average one-bedroom Tulsa Class A rent (buildings constructed in 2000 or later): $747/month • Average one-bedroom downtown Tulsa rent: $1,289/month Downtown’s occupancy rate is 97.5 percent, compared to 91.5 percent in other parts of Tulsa.

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5 QUESTIONS

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Kelly Gibson by JEFF PROVINE

Fill in the blanks People say I’m … an enthusiastic and expressive storyteller. I receive thank-you letters from students after their field trips, and Lily, a third-grader, wrote, “You were dramatic, lively and vibrant!” My favorite purchase is … my cowboy boots — (the) most comfortable shoes I own to give tours.

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I go outdoors to … walk most every day. You would think I’d get enough walking with all of the downtown tours, but I love to walk through River Parks, the Brady District and Guthrie Green.

Kelly Gibson in the lobby of one of her favorite downtown buildings, the Philcade

Kelly Gibson of Bandana Tours shows groups around downtown Tulsa, telling stories of “Black Gold” lobbies and Wild West gangs attending the First United Methodist Church to sing in the choir.

What started your interest in downtown? I have lived in and just outside of Tulsa all of my life. My dad and I used to drive into downtown to work every day together. Dad would say, “Kelly, look at all of those beautiful buildings. Look at all of those windows in every building.” He loved Tulsa and instilled that great passion in me.

What is Bandana Tours? Bandana Tours is the company that brings downtown to life. We hear from schools for field trips, reunions, conventions, scout troops, birthdays, anniversaries, clubs, office parties and those out of the country who want to know what Tulsa is all about. We will take as few as one individual or up to 22 for a downtown walking tour and more on bus tours.

W hat did you do before doing tours full time? I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity

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to work in a handful of our downtown Tulsa buildings and volunteer at my kids’ schools when they were younger. I am a passionate advocate for the city of Tulsa, and my goal is to infect others with that love for our rich history.

What tours do you offer? The one-hour walking Art Deco & Tunnel Tour is by far the most popular. Some groups prefer a three-hour driving tour, going all through Tulsa seeing the wonderful universities, museums, Woodward Park, Utica Square and the rich downtown history. People new to Tulsa enjoy an acclimation tour, including the oil baron homes, schools, districts (such as the Brookside, Cherry Street and Blue Dome areas) and shopping.

What’s your best “tour moment” to date? I remember receiving a phone call around Halloween to meet a group on the corner of Fifth and Cincinnati called “Witches of Weatherford.” A large van pulled up and all of these ladies started exiting dressed from head to toe in witch costumes. They were to attend “The Phantom (of the Opera)” later that evening at the PAC. tþ

Tulsa’s best asset is … the people. (As for places), I love the Rotary Plaza on the Williams Center Green, (named)“Celebrating a Century of Service” (for the Rotary Club of Tulsa’s centennial). (And) Tulsa is now known as “America’s Most Generous City.” Tulsa is for … everyone. I love Tulsa and consider it such an honor and a privilege to have the awesome responsibility to (show it) to every group that books a tour.

To book downtown tours, visit www.bandanatours.com or call Gibson at 918-625-4909.

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Heartfelt art

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An Osage artist paints subjects people find near and dear.

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Kimberly Jones with a few of her oil and acrylic paintings

Although she began painting as a teenager and dabbled in art as a young adult, a near-death experience drove visual artist Kimberly Jones to pursue painting as a profession. A member of the Osage Nation, Jones recently submitted five of her paintings to the tribe in response to a call for Osage art. Six of her paintings (two renditions of the three that were chosen) now hang in the newly opened Osage Nation casinos and hotels in Skiatook and Ponca City. Jones paints in oil and acrylic and is an art instructor at Pinot’s Palette on Cherry Street. How did you come to pursue a career in art? I have been painting since I was in middle school, just as a hobby. I was in my 20s before I used my art as a profession. … I decided I was really going to give it my wholehearted try … after a very neardeath moment in my life. (A surgical complication) immediately put me on my “death bed.” … I sat in that hospital room for two weeks praying and thinking of what I would do, should I receive the opportunity to walk out of that room for good. God gave me that chance, and in return I swore to live with love and do what I love for me and for my family. Art has always been part of me, and so I was determined to make something of it with this given chance. My mother always encouraged me, but my grandmother, Evelyn McGough Bryant, a

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very accomplished artist herself, convinced me that art was what I should really focus on, because it was such a part of me. She meant a lot to me, and so did her opinion, so the wheels started turning and things started happening. How did your Native American heritage influence your decision to become a professional artist? My Native American heritage influenced me to enter art shows because I always loved reading the stories about ancestors and the different journeys that they took. … It is how much pride they had and still have in the tribes that make me feel full of pride myself, and I want to carry that feeling on to my children and to others. How do you choose your subjects? I chose the subjects for the Osage Nation by just simply thinking again about what they hold close to their spirits. The Osage were very proud hunters, and later, proud businessmen. They were proud of their horses. … They used an elm tree to have their meetings … so that became a symbol for their prosperity. The Osage also were very connected to the earth and saw the sun as a very spiritual symbol … For my other art, I try to follow the same trend of using a subject that people hold close to their hearts. I want people to have their art really mean something to them — maybe a favorite car in their lives, a precious moment in their lives, something that they love — because it’s a part of them. tþ

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entrepreneurs have hit the streets with treats in hand. Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma kicked off its 2014 cookie-selling season Feb. 8, National Girl Scout Cookie Day. Sales end March 23. Girl Scouts focuses on building girls of confidence and character, one cookie and campout at a time. All proceeds from cookie sales remain in the local chapter, says Kathy Brandon, director of product sale programs for the district. Troops receive a portion for activities, and the girls get “cookie credit” that can be used for supplies at the Girl Scout store or to pay for trips such as summer camp. “The cookie program is a key aspect of Girl Scouts,” Brandon says. “It teaches life skills that have been condensed into five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. It’s also a financial literacy program. These are skills for now and skills for life.”

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Paws and effect The Bridges Barkery bakes up more than treats for Bridges Foundation clients. by ANNE BROCKMAN

Rockell Mitchell smiles as she carefully uses a cookie cutter to cut out bacon-flavored dog treats. It’s her favorite part of her job at the Bridges Barkery, a dog treat bakery located at the Bridges Foundation, 1345 N. Lewis Ave. She also is smiling because these treats are going to dogs like Miss B, the 3-year-old English bulldog who is the Barkery’s inspiration and mascot. “I love that dog,” says Mitchell as she places the treats on a cookie sheet. Mitchell is one of seven Bridges clients employed at the Barkery, the foundation’s newest program. The Bridges Foundation, which began in 1964, enhances the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities and their families by showcasing the strengths, talents and capabilities of each individual served through five areas: vocational training, employment opportunities, education, living skills and community resources. Through partnerships with local businesses, the organization creates avenues for educational and vocational training for its clients. Over the years, the foundation has created more than 300 job opportunities for its clients.

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The Bridges Barkery employees Terry Haase and Rockell Mitchell make dog treats for pups like Miss B, the English bulldog of CEO and President Karie Jordan. But why did the Bridges Foundation choose a dog treat bakery as its latest venture? “What we tried to do is think of an opportunity where we could promote self-sufficiency not only for these clients, but the agency, as well,” says Karie Jordan, CEO and president of the Bridges Foundation. Jordan also is Miss B’s owner and brings the lovable pup to work each day. Research and development for the Barkery began a year ago with production starting in December 2013. Jordan says the addition of this program to the organization’s employment offerings serves a previously unmet need: learning to bake. “They have opportunities to pack and self-assemble, but (with the Barkery) they can do everything from start to finish,” she says. From identifying ingredients, learning measurements, rolling the dough and cutting out the biscuits, to packaging and meeting customers, the Barkery program hones in on several

skills clients can utilize at home — and hopefully in future jobs — while giving them an opportunity to earn a wage. Plus, they love getting to do something for an animal. “It’s something that they invest their hearts and time in, and they are very passionate about it,” Jordan adds. While treat orders can be placed by phone or online, Jordan encourages customers to visit the Barkery in person. “I always like to tell people that if you come by, then you get an opportunity to see and meet some of the individuals who are actually working on it and have such a great passion for what they do,” she says. Two of the clients you might meet are Nicole Ballard and Kelley May. Both have worked at Bridges for a number of years. At a long table, the pair sorts and bags fresh treat samples for delivery to 10 local businesses who offer samples to interested customers. The Barkery’s flavors include bacon, peanut butter, chicken, beef and cheese. New flavors are scheduled to debut in the next few months. Treats are available in two sizes and are made fresh to order with all-natural ingredients. The small biscuits are $4 per half-pound bag; large biscuits are $8 per one-pound bag. All proceeds go to the Bridges Foundation. The all-paws-on-deck mascot is not just for show, but also is the official taste tester and quality-control expert. That’s right — the Barkery’s biscuits are Miss B approved. tþ

To place an order for treats, call the Bridges Barkery at 918-592-3333 or visit www.thebridgesfound.org.

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Frank Wilczek

Thursday, March 27, 2014 7:30 p.m.

The University of Tulsa Campus

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Donald W. Reynolds Center 3208 East 8th Street Frank Wilczek

Frank Wilczek is a world-renowned theoretical physicist and mathematician and currently a professor at MIT. Adept at explaining scientific topics such as dark matter, string theory, and more recently the God particle, Wilczek was awarded a Nobel Prize for work he began when he was just 21. His television appearances include “ghostbusting” for Penn & Teller, who called Wilczek “the smartest guy we’ve ever had on the show.” His latest book, Lightness of Being, appeals to a wide audience and was lauded as “a lively, playful, and inventive tour de force.”

Free and open to the public Details at www.utulsa.edu/pls Book signing to follow lecture The University of Tulsa is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action institution. For EEO/AA information, contact the Office of Human Resources, 918-631-2616; for disability accommodations, contact Dr. Tawny Taylor, 918-631-2315. To ensure availability of an interpreter, five to seven days notice is needed; 48 hours is recommended for all other accommodations. No tickets or registration required. Please call 918-631-2309 for event details. TU#14130

ON THE AIR

Downtown transmits a new sound

Hear here

Downtown has the blues, and two Tulsans are hoping it’s contagious. by JOHN LANGDON

From a corner office on the sixth floor

of the Reunion Center building, a block north of Bartlett Square, juke joint music is beamed to the world. From Bessie Smith to Buddy Guy to Johnny Lang, if you’re looking for blues music, tune into RadioIDL. The station is as if KMOD’s lamented “Smokehouse Blues” show grew up and moved to a home of its own. You won’t find it on your car stereo though; RadioIDL is purely Internet radio, accessible from your tablet, smartphone and computer at www.radioIDL.com. The brainchild of Shannon Moudy and Harry Willis, the station began broadcasting in September 2013, and its programming and audience has grown steadily. Moudy was early to Internet radio — he began broadcasting on the web in 2003 — so when Willis had the idea for a local all-blues station, the two partnered to create RadioIDL. (They previously worked together at Willis’ video production/ interactive media company, Orca Media.) Willis says the idea was to create the feel of “smalltown local radio within a big city.” RadioIDL airs an

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Harry Willis and Shannon Moudy operate an Internet radio station, RadioIDL, from downtown Tulsa.

hourly segment called “Downtown Now,” in which familiar local radio voice Jason Taylor (formerly a DJ on 94.1-FM The Sound) gives a rundown of events and live music within the Inner Dispersal Loop — though, as Willis says, “we cheat a little bit and include SoBo and the Pearl District.” The pair’s dedication to the local music scene doesn’t end there. Programming includes music by local greats such as Steve Pryor, and they broadcast in-studio performances often. They also give local musicians a chance to guest DJ, playing the music that inspired their careers on the weekly show “Under the Influence.” And now, RadioIDL’s most recent expansion is into the world of streaming video. A full show by Tulsa band The Dirtboxwailers can be streamed on the site, and Moudy and Willis want to eventually stream other live events. So, why isn’t RadioIDL on the traditional radio waves? “It’s obvious,” Moudy says, “as today’s smartphone has become yesterday’s transistor radio.” He makes a good point. These days, most people only listen to the radio in the car, and as Mayor

Dewey Bartlett’s voice will tell you on a looping factoid over the airport speakers, “Tulsa has the second-shortest commute time in the country.” So, it’s understandable that a radio station would move away from the old model and target devices that are never out of arm’s reach. That accessibility gives the station another unique advantage over traditional radio. While most listeners are in Tulsa, RadioIDL’s analytics reveal regular listeners not only outside the city, but also in other countries. In fact, Moudy and Willis see RadioIDL as a medium to promote Tulsa’s music scene to the rest of the world, while also catering to the Tulsa listener who wants to catch some great live music downtown. Wherever you are, any time of day or night, if you’ve got the blues, RadioIDL is there for you. tþ

RadioIDL also can be heard via the live365 Internet radio smartphone app. As of Feb. 3, RadioIDL was ranked 689 of the app’s more than 30,000 radio stations of various genres. It was ranked 13th of 230 blue stations.

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Big man on campus Longtime OSU-Tulsa employee is known by many

n 20 years, Cole Keith has made lots of friends at his job at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa. Delivering mail, packages and other supplies to campus offices affords him the chance to meet and greet people. “We all look forward to Cole coming by and visiting for a few minutes every day to update you on what’s going on,” says Kevin Holmes, director of business affairs. “It’s one of the highlights of my day.” Seeing friends like Holmes is just one of the reasons Keith loves his job. This month, Keith celebrates 20 years working at OSU-Tulsa. “I love to smile and I love working here,” he says. That love is evident through the praise bestowed upon Keith. “Cole is the most responsible, consistent worker that we have here on this campus,” says Ron Bussert, vice president of administration and finance. Auxiliary Services Supervisor Wanda Rountree and Director of Facilities Jeff Evans tapped Keith’s abilities to perform the job he now loves. After graduating high school, Keith worked at a couple of businesses before working on campus. But, perhaps he belonged at OSU-Tulsa all along. The longtime Cowboys fan has an extensive wardrobe to backup the love of his favorite team. At home, signed footballs from coaches like Mike Gundy and Barry Switzer are intermingled with trophies Keith has earned. Through Special Olympics, the 40-year-old has earned several bowling, basketball, bocce, and track and field awards. “I can do a three-point shot just like Michael Jordan,” he brags. When he’s not perfecting a strike or hitting the court, Keith spends time with his girlfriend of 13 years, Amber. He also takes a practical living skills class at Tulsa Community College, where he strengthens his math, reading and computer skills. He loves to sing, especially songs from Garth Brooks. In fact, he’s anything but shy when it comes to singing in front of an audience. Keith’s personality, among many qualities, is just one of the reasons he is so popular on campus.

“Cole cheers people up every day when he comes to our area,” Bussert says. “He’s also known to pull a prank or two.” When asked by Bussert if he knows how to stay out of trouble, Keith is quick to respond, “No, not really.” Those pranks will not deter Keith’s friends and family from showing up for the anniversary celebration being planned in his honor. And it probably won’t be his last. “Cole could work here as long as he wants to,” Holmes says. “I think his longevity is how long he wants to be here.” This month, Cole Keith celebrates his 20th anniversary of working at OSU-Tulsa.

IN THEIR SHOES

One man, many jobs

Stand-up people

by JEFF MARTIN

it’s Open Mic Night at the Loony Bin Comedy Club across the street from Woodland Hills Mall. I arrive just before 7 p.m. to meet Corey and Dan, the guys handling the show and comics. Rules and regulations: no cursing. No potty humor. No working the crowd. Just three minutes of material. It’s not just my first time doing stand-up, but my first time ever in the club. Tucked inside a strip mall, it’s not especially pleasing aesthetically, but it does have a cozy charm and the feeling of respite for a certain crowd. New and regular Open Mic comics have to put their name on a list a week in advance and show up that night not knowing if they’ll make the lineup. A little before 7:30, slightly more than a dozen gathered around a table to take part in a lottery of sorts. Pick up a piece of paper with a “yes” and you’re in. The final lineup featured nine comics (myself included), followed by an opening act and a headliner from Louisiana known as the “Rajun Cajun.” My short set would be the last of the Open Mic list. I soon met Zandria (rhymes with Andrea), a Loony Bin regular. She told me about the thriving comedy scene in Tulsa, a supposed mecca of humor compared to her native Montana, where the only outlet available to a budding comedian was “going to a karaoke bar and singing a ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic song.” I’d been mentally working on my routine for a few weeks, bouncing material off my wife, co-workers and basically anyone willing to listen. Trying to steer away from the traditional setup/punch line style, I decided to have more of an arc to my routine. At least as much of an arc as you can get in three minutes. I’m not typically a nervous person when it

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comes to speaking in public, but there were a few times my anxiety got the best of me. What if they don’t laugh? It’s within the realm of possibility. As last on stage, I was able to see the good, the bad and the “what the hell was that?” from my preceding comic brethren. A few of my friends were kind enough to come along, giving me at least some assurance of a soft landing. Soon enough, the emcee was saying my name and welcoming me to the stage. I promised myself I wouldn’t use any notes, praying that I’d remember not only the jokes, but also the flow. It was over in an instant. I remember laughter. Perhaps not belly laughs, but good, solid laughter nonetheless. More importantly, I didn’t break any rules. I didn’t use a single swear word or talk about poop. Mission accomplished. Could the goodwill from the audience have been mere sympathy for an obvious newbie? Sure. But when it comes to laughter, I’m no cynic. It is, after all, the sneeze of human emotions, an unstoppable force. Noting a study on fears and phobias indicating that fear of public speaking ranked higher than fear of death, Jerry Seinfeld once joked that most funeral attendees would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. Seeing this group of Open Mic comedians, I couldn’t help but appreciate their bravery. Some looked scared. Some looked uncomfortable. But they all got up on that stage. After all, as Woody Allen famously remarked, “80 percent of success is showing up.” I’ll take those odds. tþ Jeff Martin

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STOREFRONT

Looking at small businesses

Suds in the city A California couple operates their bath and body product business from Jenks. by WENDY THOMAS

The company has dozens of product lines, including soaps and bath fizzies.

When Shannon and Justin Prokop began making soap to give as Christmas gifts, they had no idea the hobby would lead to a bath and body product business with an international reach. Started out of their small California apartment, their now Oklahoma-based venture, Fortune Cookie Soap, launched online in 2009 with a single product in six fragrances. In July 2012, the Prokops — Shannon is social media and marketing director, and husband Justin is product photographer — opened a retail shop in downtown Jenks. Today, Fortune Cookie Soap has nine employees and offers more than 98 fragrances and dozens of product lines. Its brightly colored products are seasonally rotated, and the owners like to feature pop-culture trends. The product names are immediate evidence of the Prokops’ spirited company and senses of humor. Hand sanitizer is known as “OCD,” and top fragrances have names like “Unicorn Farts” and “In the Loop” for soap with fruit cereal aromas. “Kryptonite” is a glow-in-the-dark bar soap. An ice cream-shaped bath fizzy is called a “gelato.” Their main product is, of course, the hand-formed fortune cookie-shaped soaps that come with paper fortunes and imaginative packaging options, such as Chinese take-out boxes.

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After much online success, Shannon and Justin Prokop opened the Fortune Cookie Soap store in 2012 in Jenks. None of it would have been possible without the Internet and social media, they say. “I love being able to constantly have one-on-one interactions with my customers through social media,” Shannon says. “Their input provides lots of variety, changes and tons of fun.” Most of the company’s product lines have been responses to customer and employee suggestions, and the company even creates periodic contests for customers to help write new fortunes for their soap. So, how did a business that could be anywhere land in downtown Jenks? The Prokops’ decision to relocate was largely due to Justin’s family ties, and, after predicting the downfall of the California housing bubble, they decided to relocate to the “land of opportunity,” Shannon says. Calling on their Oklahoma family connections, they began to look for a space that could not only serve as a manufacturing and shipping warehouse, but also could offer retail opportunities. After doing business from a warehouse for a few years, they decided it was time to open a storefront. “We had outgrown our little manufacturing area,” Shannon says. “We had never really done a retail spot and thought, ‘If we’re going to do this, we might as well open up a retail store.’”

They describe downtown Jenks as “quirky” and say it suits them well. While their cute storefront is full of their whimsical products, it only represents 1-2 percent of their total business. More important is the opportunity this location offers for the Prokops to interact in person with their customers. Shannon credits the Jenks Chamber of Commerce with sponsoring promotional events that bring new patrons to the area. She says she is encouraged by the fact that the Main Street commercial district is beginning to diversify beyond antiques to other types of creative and artistic businesses. Fortune Cookie Soap’s success continues to grow; its 2,000-square-foot warehouse near the Jones Riverside Airport handles package sales and orders for its quarterly “Soap Box” subscription that provides customers samples of eight new products. tþ

Fortune Cookie Soap is located at 114 E. Main St., Jenks. Visit www.fortunecookiesoap.com for more information.

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THE WAY WE WERE

A peek into Tulsa’s past

From haute to home

A former department store is reinvented to offer 40 downtown lofts.

by LINDSAY WHELCHEL

It was once the highlight of a Tulsa woman’s week: dress up, put on your

fancy gloves and go shopping downtown. The Vandever Department Store, built in 1924 and located at 16 E. Fifth St., was a towering six-story treasure trove well stocked with necessities and whatever else your heart could desire. This access to abundance was made possible by Tulsa’s oil boom of the early 1900s. Businessman W.A. Vandever came to Tulsa in 1904, and it wasn’t long before he owned his own company, Vandever’s Dry Goods. Though the store was housed in a smaller location before it settled into the building on East Fifth Street, the Vandever Building, with its deep red brick and intricately carved windows, came to embody both the success of Vandever and the grandeur of Tulsa during that era. “If you talk to anybody who grew up in Tulsa back when Tulsa was the ‘Oil Capital of the World,’ ... it was the thing to do on the weekends: go down and shop at Vandevers,” says Macy Snyder Amatucci, vice president of Brickhugger LLC, the real estate development company bringing new life and function into the previously abandoned building. At one time, five Vandever Department Stores were located throughout Tulsa, but the Vandever family sold the locations in 1970, according to the Tulsa Historical

Society. Most of the stores, including the one on East Fifth Street, had closed by 1991. (The Southroads Mall location closed the following year.) That is where Brickhugger came in. “Just like all of the buildings we’ve developed, (the downtown Vandever) is an historic building,” Amatucci says. “We’re doing historic tax credits on the renovation just like we did with the Mayo Hotel and Detroit Lofts.” She adds that their decision to renovate the space into 40 residential lofts is in response to the demand for more affordable downtown housing options. The renovation is expected to be complete this month, with move-in dates available in May. “We’re doing very reasonably priced (lofts) so that young people right out (of) school who are working downtown can live there,” she says. The appeal of the lofts, which range in price from $600-$1,200 a month, is their individuality, Amatucci says. Stained concrete floors add a touch of the modern to historic charm. “There are three of them with balconies that look out over Fifth Street, so that’s really neat,” she says. “They have very high ceilings. The windows are just really different. Nothing like what you would see in a new-build type apartment. “Your unit won’t look anything like the person living next to you. They’re not cookie cutter at all.” tþ

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Courtesy of Beryl Ford Collection/Tulsa City-County Library

Left, the Vandever Department Store in 1932. Right, Brickhugger LLC has renovated the building into 40 residential lofts. Tenants will begin moving into the apartments in May.

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WHAT IT’S LIKE

First-person experiences

Advocate of the past A longtime Tulsan is recognized for his passion for preservation.

by ANGELA CHAMBERS

Before

vintage chic, when cookie-cutter constructions were the norm, Martin Newman and a small team tirelessly worked to preserve the past. But the longtime Tulsan isn’t a “purist.” He believes a restoration project should make economic sense. This mindset helped him act as a mediator between staunch preservationists and developers, who often only see value in starting from scratch. By demonstrating a monetary incentive, Newman helps ensure future generations may appreciate historic architecture, which he describes as “one of the few ways we get to see the visible march of time.” Newman hasn’t followed a linear career path, acting as an investor, publicist, car dealer and real estate agent, among other positions. He also has participated in numerous committees and boards, including the Tulsa Preservation Commission and National Trust for Historic Preservation. Because of his decades-long dedication to the state’s historic integrity, the Tulsan received Preservation Oklahoma’s first Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. From his 1917 Maple Ridge home, Newman discussed his role in Tulsa’s preservation.

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Martin Newman was honored by Preservation Oklahoma for his efforts to preserve structures such as the Tulsa Fire Alarm Building, shown here.

What sparked your interest in preservation? In ’87 I bought a wonderful old house, but when it was time to sell it in ’88, I didn’t know anything about preservation. It was a magnificent home on too much land (with) a really good address, which is that classic tear-down scenario. It was sold to a developer, although I didn’t know that, and it came down and I had all this guilt. (A short time) later, Mayor (Rodger) Randle’s staff asked if I would be a commissioner, and on the choices of city commissions was historic preservation, and I thought, “I’m going to learn something.” And that’s how it started — just by accident.

In what way did the 2008 National Preservation Conference in Tulsa help push the city to protect its historic structures? It really woke up our political administration. Preservation had always been under economic development, but it didn’t have as much respect until after that conference, in my opinion. We raised money for an in-depth survey to identify 14 potential historic preservation districts, and of those we said six are really important. Now, those are historic districts, which means that commercial structures (in these areas) are eligible for federal and state tax credits if they choose to do things according to the rules of preservation. Describe your efforts to save the Tulsa Fire Alarm Building (now the American Lung Association office). It was up for demolition, and so we at the Tulsa Preservation Commission went to the appropriate powers and were like, “This is improper stewardship. You need to take care of this or we will find someone who will.” They said, “OK. Do that.” I couldn’t find anybody else, so the Tulsa Development Authority gave it to me for a dollar. I wanted to own it for 10 minutes so I (could) make it attractive and do a facade easement (legal protection) ... so it has deed restrictions on it to know it will have a safe future. ... Then I heard the American Lung Association wanted to prove you didn’t have to build new to build healthy, which was way ahead of the curve. They let me be the head of their building committee so that I could oversee the renovation. It was a very early project in this town for “true green.” What is something that could improve preservation efforts? I’d really like to see homeowner tax credits (credits are currently only available to commercial developers) so there is a benefit to moving into an old neighborhood if you renovate it by the Secretary of the Interior Standards (for the Treatment of Historic Sites). tþ

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Getting to know Tulsa’s top athletes and coaches

Ted Owens The legendary college basketball coach can add “author” to his resumé. by DOUG EATON What were some of the values you learned from growing up on a farm? I soon learned that everyone in our family had a role to play in order for us to make a living. For example, my brothers would milk the cows, and as the youngest, my job was to clean up after the cows and horses in the barn. Not very glamorous, but it taught me early in life the importance of being a part of a team with a common goal.

“At the Hang-Up” Owens’ book takes its

My father’s message was, ‘It is not what you have now that matters, but what you have at the hangup that matters.’”

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collegiate athlete, championship-winning college basketball coach, Korean War veteran and businessman all aptly describe Ted Owens. As if those weren’t enough, the Oklahoma native recently published his first book, “At the Hang-Up: Seeking Your Purpose, Running the Race, Finishing Strong,” in late 2013, and his efforts have received impressive reviews. Raised on a farm in southwestern Oklahoma during the Great Depression, Owens learned the value of hard work and long days. He played basketball at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned three varsity letters and scored 26 points in one game, thanks to his two-handed set shot. A four-year coaching (basketball and baseball) stint at Cameron State Junior College established the foundation for Owens to develop his coaching skills. He not only took his basketball team to three consecutive trips to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament, but his 1958 Aggie baseball team captured the NJCAA national baseball championship. He coached at the University of Kansas for 19 years, winning multiple championships and various coaching honors, but most importantly to Owens, developing relationships with players that he maintains today. He also coached at Oral Roberts University for two years to close his college coaching career. TulsaPeople recently visited with Owens about these experiences and his new book.

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How would you describe your The coach with Jayhawks coaching philosophy? I have algreat JoJo White. ways believed in a strong defense, rebounding and blocking out. There will be nights when your team may not be shooting well, but a strong defensive and rebounding effort can still enable you to win. What have you done since retiring from coaching? I’ve been with First Capital Management as an investment business advisor for about 10 years now. Much like coaching, you have others dependent on you. I take that responsibility very seriously. Do you still follow college basketball? I still follow OU and the local teams and, of course, Kansas. (Current Kansas coach) Bill Self is a good friend and golfing buddy. We just had the 40th anniversary celebration of Kansas’ 1974 Final Four team. Why did you want to write a book? After my parents and two brothers died, I thought, there are so many things that I want my children and their children to know about me and the people who influenced my beliefs and values — values from my parents, their parents, my coaches, my teachers and others who shaped my life. I just started writing and kept writing. A consultant friend of mine, after reading the manuscript, encouraged me to go forward with the book. tþ

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Ted Owens has coached more winning games (206) in KU’s Allen Field House than anyone else.

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What was the greatest honor you received while playing at OU? My senior year my teammates voted me as the “guy they would want to be in a fox hole with if you were at war.” That meant a lot to me.

title from his early days on the family farm near Hollis, Okla. At the end of a long day of picking cotton, Owens, his father Homer, and two older brothers would hang their sacks of cotton on the scale at the wagon. They referred to it as the “hang-up.” “We would have contests to see who had picked the most cotton,” Owens recalls. “We always thought we had beaten Dad, but he always beat us. “My father’s message was, ‘It is not what you have now that matters, but what you have at the hang-up that matters.’” Owens says that message served him well when he dealt with the intense pressures of the coaching profession and of life in general. The book ($24.95) can be purchased at Amazon.com or by contacting Owens directly at 918-671-6343 or ted.owens@ firstcapitalmgmt.net.

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Uncomm n c mmute While Tulsa’s bikeability is disputed, some Tulsans tout the benefits of riding to work on two wheels.

M Mike Wozniak,

owner of the Tulsa bar SoundPony Lounge, was riding his bike across the East 71st Street bridge when he looked out over the water to see two bald eagles devouring a fish. “It was such an awesome moment on a bicycle,” he remembers. “But all these people are zooming by in cars, and they are missing it.” Wozniak started riding his bike as a child in Boulder, Colo. When he moved to Tulsa, he kept it up until “I got to the point where I felt guilty getting in my car to drive a few miles,” he says. Now he has been biking to work for the past 13 years. He currently commutes a total of 4 miles per day. After covering most of Tulsa’s streets and area dirt roads on a bicycle, Wozniak does not consider Tulsa particularly “bike friendly,” partly because there aren’t many bike lanes, he says. His assessment is in line with recent U.S. Census data that ranks Tulsa at the bottom of American cities for residents who bike to work. Stephen Lassiter, who uses his bicycle as a primary mode of transportation, is more likely to call Tulsa bike friendly. He points to its recent bronze-level recertification of the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle-Friendly Community Program. Lassiter attributes this honor to Tulsa’s network of trails and growing cycling culture highlighted by races such as Tulsa Tough. He points out, however, that Tulsa received the league’s lowest ranking, showing there is room for improvement. The pipeline integrity analyst at Magellan Midstream Partners LP started commuting by bike several years ago in an attempt to save a little money. After riding his bike to a bus stop, he rode the bus six miles to his downtown office. But when the buses suffered damage in the 2011 blizzard, Lassiter says bus schedules remained erratic long after the streets were cleared. Waiting at the bus stop one day with his bike, he thought, “Why am I waiting here?” Instead, he says, “I rode my bike along the bus route, and it was way easier than I thought it would be.” Admittedly, various factors determine the ease of commuting to work in Tulsa by bicycle. The accessibility of starting location and final destinations,

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by JULIE RAINS proximity to marked bike routes and trails, and amenities available at the final destination all affect a potential commuter’s routine. But for Lassiter, one ride was all it took.

People are willing to ride the distance. The reason they don’t (commute) more is that it can be a hostile environment.” — Stephen Lassiter, local bicycling advocate/ bike commuter

“People don’t bat an eye at renting a Tulsa Townie bicycle on Riverside and riding three miles down the river and back,” he says. “Suddenly, that’s six miles. People are willing to ride the distance. The reason they don’t (commute) more is that it can be a hostile environment.”

Lassiter says cars often speed past bicyclists, intimidating riders; some drivers honk or pass too closely. And while Tulsa has a bike-friendly network of trails, it’s not always suited for commuting. Unless you live and work near the trails, at some point you will need to ride on the streets, which can be stressful, he says. Surveys in Portland, Ore., found that 60 percent of the city’s urban residents are “interested but concerned” about bicycling for transportation. Lassiter believes local recreational bike use would suggest similar figures in Tulsa. In fact, Tulsans at public meetings in 2013 expressed concerns with the city’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Their voices were heard and resulted in $4.2 million for “Improve Our Tulsa” funds to be set aside for implementation of a “Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan” in Tulsa. The plan will connect neighborhoods to the existing trail system and improve on-street accommodations for bicyclists and pedestrians. INCOG, the regional transportation planning authority, is tasked with creating this plan for 11 communities in the Tulsa metro area to make Tulsa and the surrounding area more bicycle and pedestrian friendly for residents of all ages and abilities. “One way to look at our existing bike/pedestrian infrastructure is from the perspective of the people using it now,” says James Wagner, INCOG transportation projects coordinator. “The other way to look at it is from the perspective of who isn’t using it, and ask, ‘Why aren’t they?’” That’s where Kasey St. John, transportation public outreach coordinator at INCOG, comes in. “We need citizens to tell us where they ride, where they would like to be able to go on a bike and how they would feel more safe,” she says. “That’s how the master plan will ultimately be designed.” Beginning this month, INCOG will host public meetings to discuss new potential routes, bicycle safety and the master planning process, says Jane Ziegler, chairwoman of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, a joint effort between INCOG and the City of Tulsa that advises area governments on biking and walking issues.

INCOG staff will conduct “walkshops,” or walking workshops, to engage citizens and community leaders by walking through recently improved areas, as well as ones that need improvements, looking for things like sidewalk connection, accessibility and bicycle friendliness. Visit www.tulsatrc.org/goplan for a schedule of Tulsa-area workshops. The changes that result from the master plan will likely affect more than the look of Tulsa’s roads and trails. Area bicycling enthusiasts tout the economic advantages of cycling versus driving. According to AAA, the average annual cost to own and operate a car in the United States is $9,122, compared to the Sierra Club’s 2012 estimate of $308 yearly per bicycle. “Reducing the amount you use your car or trying to get rid of at least one car as a family is the simplest way to stretch your budget,” Lassiter says. After all, he says, it worked for him. The economic advantages go even further than that. Wozniak points out, “The more bike-friendly cities I’ve visited are extremely vibrant communities,” and St. John agrees. “Tulsa is big into attracting a young workforce,” she says. “Young people are looking for a place where they can live and work and bike.” Many U.S. cities are recognizing this trend and are investing in accommodations for commuting cyclists. At the opening of a protected bike lane through Chicago’s downtown loop in December 2012, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said, “You cannot be for a start-up, high-tech economy and not be pro-bike.” Ultimately, Wozniak says, “Getting more people out on a bike creates a safer, more fit community.” In fact, during Lassiter’s first year of biking for transportation, he lost approximately 30 pounds. Lassiter has joined the growing community of bicycle ambassadors in Tulsa — as a member of the Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the City of Tulsa’s Transportation Advisory Board — and he’s looking to recruit you, too. But he acknowledges how intimidating it can be to ride on two wheels in Tulsa. “You might have to work your way up to commuting, but if you want someone to ride with you on your first attempt, I’m willing and able,” he says. “And I bet it will be easier than you think.” tþ

Safety first •

Like your mother told you, wear a helmet. Also wear reflective or bright clothing, invest in a rechargeable headlight and taillight, and signal or be otherwise predictable at all times.

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Bikes are vehicles and should act and be treated as such. Laws that apply to motorists also apply to cyclists. Weaving through stopped traffic, riding against the flow of traffic, and riding after dark without lights are dangerous and illegal behaviors.

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All 50 states say that people on bikes should ride “as far to the right as practicable.” However, if the lane is especially narrow or if you are going the same speed as traffic, take the lane. Hugging the curb can tempt motorists to pass unsafely and also is where most debris lies.

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When planning your route, consider traffic volume, road width and road condition.

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Protect your bike from thieves by looking for indoor parking or asking your employer to provide a place for storage. Otherwise, lock your bike to an immovable object in a highly visible area.

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Before you begin commuting, visit a local bike shop to have your tires, chains and brake pads inspected.

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Don’t listen to music while you ride. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Bonus: you may notice new things about your city. Wozniak says, “I feel like I’m way more connected with Tulsa on a bike than in a car.”

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Don’t forget your cell phone in case of emergency, but secure it in a closed bag or pocket. Consider investing in baskets, racks or panniers (bags that attach to the sides of bikes) if you have a lot to carry.

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Brush up on traffic rules (www. bikeleague.org is a good resource) and study the local routes (at www. incog.org) before you hit the road on two wheels. According to Lassiter, “If you know what you are doing and feel confident on the road,” Tulsa is “definitely (bike friendly).”

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SoundPony owner Mike Wozniak

Email Stephen Lassiter at bikebuddy@ bikewalktulsa.org to schedule a ride. Visit www.incog.com for Bicycle/ Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting schedules as well as bike routes and trail maps. Voice your opinion on biking routes through an interactive map at www.tulsatrc.org. Attend an INCOG “walkshop” in your community. Visit www.tulsatrc.org/goplan for a schedule.

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FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS,

Tulsa has followed a national movement to refocus on the city’s core, and more Tulsans are choosing to make downtown their home. The Great Recession and rising gas prices — which encourage shorter commutes — along with the popularity of “going green” by restoring rather than building, are all factors driving the downtown dwelling trend. But there’s also a pull to areas with proper urban planning, where a sidewalk will take you to a nearby restaurant or event; where you live close to neighbors, creating a better sense of community. It’s often difficult to keep up with the new businesses opening in downtown Tulsa each month. And it’s finally becoming a well-rounded place to call home since Folks Urban Market and Pantry opened at 305 E. Archer St. earlier this year, making eggs, produce, meat and other groceries available. Young professionals aren’t the only demographic interested in a downtown lifestyle; empty nesters, families and retirees alike live in and near the Inner Dispersal Loop. The demand is clear: downtown buildings like the former Vandever Department Store at 16 E. Fifth St., set to open with residential units later this spring, were already filling with occupants even in their bare-bones renovation phase. We asked this group of Tulsans why they choose to live downtown, what they like to do around the area and what is still missing in their neck of the woods.

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The interior of Folks Urban Market and Pantry, downtown’s only grocery store

WNT Aaron Miller, 26

Detroit Lofts, 107 N. Detroit Ave., East Archer Street and North Detroit Avenue

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long have you lived downtown? Three and a half years.

What do you like about it?

I knew I didn’t want to live in a suburb. For someone not from Tulsa (originally from Chicago), I don’t have any preconceived notions of downtown and jumped right in. I get to see so much of the progress with new restaurants and bars. My whole social life centers around downtown. I don’t have to use a car to get to many places (especially on the weekends).

What does downtown need?

It needs more people. We need a drugstore, more housing and a good sports bar. We need more access to dry cleaners — the daily amenities.

How

often and for what do you venture outside the IDL? I’ve been going to get gas and (go to) a grocery store, but I’m excited that the downtown grocery (Folks) is finally open. Depending on my work schedule, I drive around for meetings, but I leave downtown at least five times a week.

Where do you … Eat? At Laffa (Medi-Eastern Restaurant & Bar, 111 N. Main St.), the food is great, and the Tavern (on Brady, 201 N. Main St.) is nice. Those are my favorites.

Grocery/retail shop?

I typically grocery shop at Reasor’s at 15th and Lewis, or I’ll also go to Whole Foods (1401 E. 41st St.). I went to the Folks opening and am impressed by the offerings ... (I) look forward to (running) down whenever I’m missing something and need a quick bite to eat. For retail, I’ll go to Bison & Bear (509 S. Boston Ave.) in downtown. I really don’t do a ton of retail shopping in Tulsa. I’ll get stuff when I’m in Chicago, New York or Dallas.

Work?

(I’m a) program officer for the George Kaiser Family Foundation (located in the nonprofit’s satellite office at the Fly Loft, 117 N. Boston Ave.).

Exercise? There are free fitness classes

at the Guthrie Green (111 E. M.B. Brady St.) ... I run from my apartment to the trails along the river or north by the OSU campus and Carver Middle School.

for fun? Dust Bowl (Lanes & Lounge, 211 S. Elgin Ave.) is a lot of fun. Fassler Hall (304 S. Elgin Ave.) opened the first year I was living downtown. It’s great for live music. Bar 46 (107 N. Boulder Ave.) is a big hangout and so is Valkyrie (13 E. M.B. Brady St.). Cain’s Ballroom (423 N. Main St.) has a lot of concerts that I wouldn’t go to if I weren’t within walking distance.

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Dianna Endicott, 26

Mayo 420, 420 S. Main St., South Main Street between Fourth and Fifth streets

How long have you lived downtown?

Where do you ...

Why did you choose to live downtown? Before grad-

Eat? Sometimes we’ll do the Guthrie Green on Wednesdays for the food trucks. I really like Yokozuna (309 E. Second St.) and El Guapo’s (Cantina, 332 E. First St.), and then the Brady District has PRHYME steakhouse (111 N. Main St.).

Two and a half years.

uation I interned in Tulsa and lived in south Tulsa…(but) I wanted to be a lot closer (to work) so I started looking at places downtown. I thought that would be great to just walk to work. When I toured the Mayo 420 building I just loved it.

What

do you like about it? I really enjoy being a close distance to the Brady and Blue Dome districts. I’ve seen the area grow with a lot of restaurants and bars and a lot of artsy stuff going on with the Guthrie Green. It’s just been a really vibrant, trendy atmosphere, and I love being close to that.

What does downtown need? Just more and more living

Grocery/retail shop? I frequent Cherry Street. I like the boutique stores, but I also shop at Dillard’s (at Woodland Hills Mall). And then also Brookside. For grocery (other than Folks), I go to the Walmart on Yale and 21st streets and the Reasor’s at 15th and Lewis. Work? (As a) landman for WPX Energy at the BOK Tower. Exercise? I’ll go to the Riverside trails every now and then for quick

WNT space ... I know there are a lot of renovations going on, but a lot of my friends live 20-30 minutes away in south Tulsa.

How often and for what do you venture outside the IDL? I’ll go to a mall or the movies. I venture out for groceries and little errands like filling prescriptions or to get gas. And to see friends. I probably only drive my car a handful of times a week or less sometimes.

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runs. There is a gym at my office I can go to after work.

Go for fun? I love going out to Valkyrie. The Dust Bowl is a really good spot. I’ll also go to ... Brookside.

Nan with husband Marwin Kemp

Nan Kemp, 66

The Village at Central Park, 754 S. Norfolk Ave., East Eighth Street and South Peoria Avenue

How long have you lived downtown? Seven and a half years (at the Village for four and a half years and the Philtower Lofts for three.)

Why did you choose to live downtown? We (Nan and husband Marwin) moved downtown to be closer to Trinity Episcopal, to stop having to do yard work, and to be closer to entertainment — like events at the PAC (110 E. Second St.). What do you like about it? I do a lot of volunteer work at Trinity Church, so it’s nice to be close. ... But the other thing is, being in the downtown area, you’re close to the activities. We’ve enjoyed watching the renaissance of the Brady area and the other parts of downtown. What does downtown need? There is room in downtown for the big box-type stores. Home Depot (901 S. Elgin Ave.) is doing quite well. We’ve got quite a few entertainment places, but there’s not a movie theater. We need things for everyday living, like a dry cleaner. How often and for what do you venture outside the IDL? Once-a-week grocery shopping, (which is) not too far at the 15th and Lewis Reasor’s (but she plans to investigate the Folks store). I also go down to Sam’s (Club) at 41st (and South Sheridan Road) and have been over to the Tulsa Hills shopping area. I go to Target at (East 21st Street and) Yale every once in a great while.

TOWN Where do you ... Eat?

We enjoy the Blue Dome area, like Joe Momma’s (112 S. Elgin Ave.) and White Flag (116 S. Elgin Ave.). We sometimes go to the Brady (District). We live right across from the Phoenix (Café, 1302 E. Sixth St.), and we go there fairly often. My favorite restaurant is the French Hen at 71st and Yale. But we usually don’t venture too far from downtown. Sometimes we’ll go to Cherry Street.

Work? We have a little consulting business that is just part time, mostly working out of the house, for the oil and gas industry.

Exercise? My husband really loves to ride bicycles. We get out on the Riverside trails and head north past OSU. I have a stationary bike I use fairly often.

Go for fun? We’re members at Trinity Church, and I’m in the choir. We go to the PAC frequently to see the symphony orchestra. We enjoy walking downtown to see the architecture and around Centennial Park (1028 E. Sixth St.). We do a lot of traveling, as well. TulsaPeople.com

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long have you lived downtown? Two and a half years.

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What do you like about it? I wanted something

different than when I lived in Oklahoma City. The Brady District seemed so appealing. I also work two blocks from the BOK Center (200 S. Denver Ave.). It’s nice to live and work in a city with restaurants and museums around the corner. I rarely have to use my car (on the weekends).

What does downtown need? A gas station. The closest one is at 15th and Denver. I can’t think of much that downtown doesn’t have that I would want. Downtown could use more retail like in Utica Square, but I don’t see it moving away from there. But downtown has more mom-and-pop, which is great. How often and for what do you venture outside the IDL? I shop at the Target at 21st and Yale

or Tulsa Hills. I also go to Phoenix Cleaners (125 E. 18th St.) ... I’ll travel outside only about once a week. I’ll go to Utica Square for retail and restaurants.

Where do you ... Eat? The Tavern (on Brady) is always good, and Laffa. PRHYME is good but it can be expensive, but they give our (Metro) residents a deal on appetizers (on Mondays). I like El Guapo’s, Dilly Deli (402 E. Second St.) and Hey Mambo.

Tom Taylor, 42

Metro at Brady, 101 E. Archer St., South Main and East Archer streets

Work?

As executive director, Emergency Infant Services (downtown at West Third Street and South Houston Avenue).

Exercise? I run at the river trails. We have a pool in our

building and some treadmills. I’m also an adjunct professor at The University of Tulsa, so I have access to the TU workout rooms.

Go for fun? I love Vintage 1740 (1740 S. Boston Ave.), Cain’s Ballroom and the Yeti (417 N. Main St.). There is also 209 (The Arts Bar, 209 N. Boulder Ave.). I catch performances at the PAC. I don’t really do much outside downtown. We have really good neighbors I’m friends with, and we have parties and game nights.

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Kari Wing, 37, and Aaron Wing, 38 The Mayo Hotel and Residences, 115 W. Fifth St., West Fifth Street and South Cheyenne Avenue

How long have you lived downtown? Since Oct. 1, 2013. Why

did you choose to live downtown? Kari: We lived in Maple Ridge for six years and had fabulous neighbors, a beautiful house and enjoyed being a part of such a great neighborhood. We moved downtown in order to downsize and spend more time as a family (with daughters Lilly, 6, and Kate, 3). Aaron: Downsize, minimize and simplify our life so we can spend as much time with our kids as possible. Everyone has been telling us to “enjoy the kids while they’re young” and we took that advice to heart and decided to change our lifestyle to accommodate. At first it was a difficult decision for me, but once I saw the views from The Mayo, how excited the kids were and how happy Kari was, it just felt right.

walking home from Guthrie Green and the glass blowers (at Tulsa Glassblowing School, 19 E. M.B. Brady St.) will invite us in to watch. You never know what you’re going to experience when you walk out the door.

of the IDL for kids’ (dancing, gymnastics, preschool and kindergarten) classes, but never farther than five miles. Aaron: I venture outside of the IDL for work, groceries and some of the girls’ activities.

How has your family adjusted?

Where do you ...

Kari: Good. We enjoy all the quality time together. It is so much fun to step out of the lobby and just explore. Aaron: Great. The kids love it. Admittedly, there are times when the kids miss having a back yard, but Tulsa has great parks, libraries, splash pads and enough activities downtown to keep them happy. Most of the time when they get antsy we’ll walk the tunnels or run around Guthrie Green.

Eat? You can usually catch us at the Atlas Grill

WELL What do you like about it?

Kari: The beautiful buildings and great local restaurants. Not to mention being able to walk to Guthrie Green. Aaron: The variety and the randomness. Some nights we’ll have plans for dinner and grab the trolley or a rickshaw on the way. Other nights we’ll be

What does downtown need?

(415 S. Boston Ave.) every Sunday morning. Their smothered Chorizo Burrito is the best-kept secret in Tulsa. Otherwise we’ll hit up Chimera (Café, 212 N. Main St.) for breakfast tacos, Hodges Bend for a Kentucky Waterfall (cocktail, 823 E. Third St.), Topéca (Café, 115 W. Fifth St.) for a latte, or grab dinner at Casa Laredo (Latin Grill and Tequila Bar, 403 S. Cheyenne Ave.), Caz’s Chowhouse, The Rusty Crane (109 N. Detroit Ave.) or McNellie’s (409 E. First St.).

Kari: A children’s park. Aaron: A music school. When we lived in Chicago there was the Old Town School of Folk Music, and a similar model would work well downtown. Also, housing that can be purchased and a movie theater would be nice.

Kari: (As a) stay-home momma. Aaron: (As a) hospital account manager.

How often and for what do you venture outside the IDL?

The Mayo Hotel and Residences has a 24-hour gym on site with treadmills and free weights. Otherwise, we’ll head to Turkey Mountain to hike or clip onto the (River Parks) trails for a run/bike ride. tþ

Kari: With small children, we often venture outside

Work?

Exercise?

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Spend a day navigating one of the downtown areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-loved districts. When in doubt, ask a local. by JENNIE LLOYD AND MORGAN PHILLIPS Illustration by Lesley Zellers

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2 1 1 p.m.: Letterpress of Tulsa, 412 E. Second St. If you call her, she will come open the shop. Sharon Braun Hutton, a shy sweetheart with her companion, a white French bulldog, is obsessed with letterpress and ink and funny old printing machines — and thinks you should be, too. Her eclectic pair of printing presses, Beatrice and Matilda, is ready to ink whatever you can think, from cards to wedding invites to logo designs. For my next stop, Hutton suggests I chat up a friendly new business a few blocks away ...

6 p.m.: Yokozuna, 309 E. Second St. Before ice cream, I settle in for yummy Asian fusion at Yokozuna. I try a Golden Driller roll (tempura shrimp, jalapeño and cream cheese with spicy mayo) and a Yamakaze cocktail (Bulleit rye, muddled basil, lemon juice and fresh ginger syrup) before digging in to Babcock’s favorite dessert. After my chic dinner, Yoko barkeep Meghan Zich says I should head over to her favorite Blue Dome dive bar ...

4:30 p.m.: Whiskey Business, 306 E. First St. Downtowners cheered when this handsome newcomer opened in the Blue Dome. Finally, a liquor store. Whiskey Business is all dark wood and coppery lights that accent a fine selection of varied beers and boozes. I stock up on some local craft beers and unusual wines before a few fellow shoppers tell me to keep my shopping spree going ...

5 p.m.: Dwelling Spaces, 119 S. Detroit Ave. The district’s funky-freshest shop is Dwelling Spaces. I pluck a plush Woody Guthrie, complete with gray felt hat and hand-sewn guitar, from amid the bright modern etcetera — robot figurines, fab Oklahoma art and T-shirts, weird Flaming Lips merch, and Cuddle Monster toys like Woody — and I am on my way. Before I head out, I grab a creamy latte from the shop’s own JoeBot’s Coffee Bar, which serves Topéca coffee, a personal weakness. Mary Beth Babcock, DS’s owner, suggests I grab some coconut and toffee brittle ice cream next door ...

9:30 p.m.: Arnie’s, 318 E. Second St. On perfect spring Oklahoma nights, there’s no finer place to rest with a $5 beer and a shot than the light-strung patio at Arnie’s. Since Arnie Simmons opened his comfy Irish pub on East 15th Street in 1956, until its more recent incarnation in the Blue Dome, this unpretentious dive has been a staple of Tulsa nightlife for half a century. I end this district’s adventure with a pint in the shadow of the bright, beautiful Blue Dome itself.

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9 p.m.: Valkyrie, 13 E. M.B. Brady St. By day, the Brady Arts District is all tidy museums and galleries, but the district also has some of the city’s best nightlife. I walk the few blocks to Valkyrie, where a chic bar is staffed with serious mixologists working their magic. I order Aleman’s recommendation — a Summer Sparrow — and there appears a charming, handcrafted cocktail. For a sophisticated late dinner, Valkyrie townies direct me toward PRHYME for its late-night bar menu ...

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7:30 p.m.: Chimera Café, 212 N. Main St. A chilly, tangy Moscow Mule (vodka, fresh lime juice and house-made ginger beer) is one of the most popular cocktails ordered at Chimera, a chill, arty coffee shop-slashbar concept. This is the place to go for a quiet night spent working late or chatting with friends. Vegan and vegetarian menu options abound. Bartender Abigail Aleman recommends a Chimera cocktail (blood orange, tea-infused gin and ginger beer) before sending me to her other favorite place for excellent mixology ...

5:30 p.m.: Guthrie Green, 111 E. M.B. Brady St. The Guthrie Green is an oasis in downtown’s concrete jungle, and Tulsans aren’t the only ones who hold it dear. In January the Green won an international award for urban design from World Architecture News. The green space takes its namesake seriously — this is a land for you and me — and hosts various free community events, including fitness classes. During the chilly months, you can still take late afternoon tai chi and boot camp classes across the street at the Fly Loft activity space, 117 N. Boston Ave. After an invigorating workout, healthy midtowners point me to a nearby coffee shop-bar-café to relax ...

10 p.m.: PRHYME, 111 N. Main St. After all those drinks, I need a delectable late-night dinner option. PRHYME is a candlelit, firstdate restaurant that specializes in steaks. But sit at the bar most weeknights, and it’s also a pretty reasonable place to nosh on steak frites, fried escargot and other specialties. Bar Manager Dustin Saied points me down the street to his favorite Brady dive bar just two blocks north ...

Midnight: The Hunt Club, 224 N. Main St. Live music and an outdoor deck at The Hunt Club make a great nightcap after an evening of Brady culture, tasty cocktails and fine food. This unpretentious bar is classic Tulsa nightlife for you: a crew of regulars, cheap drinks and a fat calendar of live local music. Cheers to a night out in the Brady Arts District.

deco District 1 2 p.m.: Mod’s Coffee and Crepes, 507 S. Boston Ave. “Life is full of options,” says Mod’s barista Roxie Puente as she helps me decide on a mix of creamy gelatos. We settle on mixed berries and stracciatella, and then a sweet apple and ham crepe for good measure. I take all my treats to a modern plastic table in the echoing lobby of the Philcade Building, on the corner of East Fifth Street and South Boston Avenue. There Mod’s-goers can eat crepes and sip lattes and drool over all the well-preserved art deco details ...

Noon: Atlas Grill, 415 S. Boston Ave. This bright, checkered-floor diner is tucked into the back pocket of the Atlas Life Building’s ornate lobby. Downtowners are already lined up 10-deep at the counter. Bubbly sisters Emily Robinson and Cynthia Geiger take orders for the tasty, fresh and creative fare, plus the best cake balls anywhere. After the lunch rush, the ladies insist I try another “amazing” afternoon dessert just a few blocks down South Boston Avenue ...

2 5 5:30 p.m.: Trolley, South Boston Avenue Deco District Association President Libby Auld says one of her favorite things to do in downtown Tulsa these days is to take a trip on the trolley. This free service is provided from 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays, throughout all the downtown districts. The easiest way to hitch a trolley ride is to park at The Vault and wait for 15 and 45 past each hour. I roll down South Boston Avenue for a step back in time ...

6 7 p.m.: The Vault, 620 S. Cincinnati Ave. This ’60s-groovy bank building was retrofitted into a mid-century modern restaurant with a crunchy, vintage menu and cocktails. The meats are all raised naturally and without growth hormones; there are beaucoup vegetarian options and a monthly cocktail education class. Also, four words: chicken and waffle sandwich. A tasty end to a long day in the Deco.

4 3:30 p.m.: Deco District Shops, along South Boston Avenue between East Fifth and Sixth streets In a stretch of little rooms, the Deco District shops are cozy little curated collections of one-of-a-kind, handmade and vintage items with lovably Okie flair. Made: The Indie Emporium Shop, Picklesworth, the Bookerie and Okie Crowe are gift shops featuring Oklahoma-centric fun, paper goods, T-shirts, soaps and other adorable items. (Bison & Bear, Decopolis and Candy Castle also can be found in the district.) After window-shopping, it is time for a trolley ride ...

3 p.m.: Tulsa Art Deco Museum, 511 S. Boston Ave. With my warm crepe still wrapped in wax paper, I explore the new Tulsa Art Deco Museum in the lobby of the Philcade. Down a long hall, window fronts are dressed in Roaring ‘20s exhibits featuring the delicate gowns, period posters and ornamentation from Tulsa’s most prosperous era. At the end of a row of exhibits, Mod’s Puente told me I’d find a co-op of local shops with “things you can’t find literally anywhere else.” So, I head over to ...

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10 a.m.: The Phoenix, 1302 E. Sixth St. On the southeast corner of East Sixth Street and South Peoria Avenue, bagels are boiled Brooklyn-style and decked in flavors from spinach Florentine to blueberry. The Phoenix’s yummy breakfast sandwiches and paninis are served up with bookish names, like “The Catcher in the Rye” and “The Giving Tree”; worn paperbacks line the walls of this café’s small library. I reach carb nirvana after an asiago cheese bagel and fresh hummus before barista David Fell, a fitness lover, points his sculpted guns toward my next stop in the Pearl. Time to work off those carbs with a workout in the district’s newest gym ...

Other stops in the Pearl:

4 6:30 p.m.: Creative Room, 1317 E. Sixth St. On Monday evenings, the funky renovated building known as the Creative Room echoes with poetry. Other nights, the room is filled with murmuring and laughter during a gallery opening or fashion show. The Creative Room is a creative workspace for video production, photo shoots and other various artistic endeavors and event space. Amanda Chea stops in to chat about the shared, collaborative workspace she opened in 2013 that is now flourishing as a site for creative arts production. Together, this crew of creatives is making things happen in the Pearl.

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I AM Yoga + Art + Music Studio, 1310 E. Sixth St. — Founders Joe Picorale and Melissa Cameron opened this multi-use space in late 2013 to host myriad community events. In need of creative inspiration? Visit with featured artists on the first Friday of the month, or join in one of I AM’s live music events. Feeling bendy? Take one of many “handson, high-touch” yoga classes.

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Manic Pixie Studios, 623 S. Peoria Ave. — Tulsa native Rosemary Daugherty set up shop in the Pearl in January 2013 to paint, exhibit artwork and teach art classes. Pop in for a Thursday night group class to sip wine, create a masterpiece and socialize with other budding artists.

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Centennial Park, 1028 E. Sixth St. — A walk around the pond not only clears the head, it lends itself to some of the best views of Tulsa’s art deco skyline looking northwest. Plus, the park’s Central Center offers a range of fitness classes and educational programs — many of them free to attend.

1 p.m.: Forge Gym, 1314 E. Third St. Inside a nondescript building near the corner of East Third Street and South Peoria Avenue is a full-stop training facility that opened in January. Expect to throw around some tractor tires, climb ropes and grapple on monkey bars as these talented trainers show you the ropes in conventional and not-so-conventional ways. After a heart-pounding session, the friendly trainers recommended rehydration and a little relaxation. Translation: happy hour, anyone? Next up, the Pearl’s best neighborhood watering hole-slash-gallery ...

5 p.m.: Lot No. 6 Art Bar, 1323 E. Sixth St. This sparse hole-in-the-wall has all the things it needs and none of what it doesn’t. A simple cement bar in the center of the room. Karaoke some nights, live music others and a pretty good jukebox. White walls, a pair of quiet flatscreens and a new monthly installation of Tulsa art. The works on the walls are often clever, bold, sometimes a little twisted (in a good way) and the perfect gateway to beer-in-hand chit-chat. After a little art and a little more booze, Vanessa Somerville, Lot 6’s owner, recommends talking shop with some creatives a few doors down East Sixth Street ...

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1 1 p.m.: Fat Guy’s Burger Bar, 140 N. Greenwood Ave. Somehow I feel better about devouring a Fat Guy’s burger after a noon yoga class at Tulsa Community College’s Metro Campus. My body feels strong, my mind is centered ... and my mouth is watering once I smell the aroma coming from this no-frills restaurant. I choose a blue cheeseburger, but Assistant Manager Erin Bouse’s favorite is the Sweet Caroline, which pairs a beef patty and pulled pork with sweet and spicy slaw and smoked Gouda. Fat Guy’s is connected to ONEOK Field through a shared breezeway, which has a beer cart during Drillers games. Bouse suggests dropping in for another burger before catching a game next month ...

3 p.m.: ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. The Tulsa Drillers’ first game of 2014 isn’t until April 3, but the team and its staff are working hard in the off-season. ONEOK Field itself is arguably the jewel of downtown Tulsa, and no Greenwood experience is complete without a view of the skyline from one of the stadium’s more than 7,500 seats. Rob Gardenhire, director of marketing and business development for the Tulsa Drillers, also is a member of the Greenwood Action Project, a collaboration of Greenwood District stakeholders to create events that attract visitors to the district and subsequently help celebrate the history and story of “Black Wall Street” ...

3:30 p.m.: Mabel B. Little Heritage House Museum and Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood Ave. To understand a bit more about the horrors of the Tulsa Race Riot, take a walk through the 1920s-era Mabel B. Little Heritage House Museum, the only home of that era left standing in the Greenwood community. Across the street, the Greenwood Cultural Center also has an impressive collection of memorabilia and photos from before, during and after the riot. A member of the center’s board, Gardenhire says he hopes community events in the district will help tell Greenwood’s significant story. One example is a collaborative 2014 program to bus schoolchildren to anti-bullying and fitness presentations at the Greenwood Cultural Center, and bring them to nearby John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and to a Tulsa Drillers game.

5 p.m.: Girouard Vines, 817 E. Third St. When Chris Girouard opened his winery in the East Village, it was 2007 and little else called the area home. I drop by that storefront, which is now the Girouard Vines tasting room — open to the public on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. for tastings, tours and wine sales. The vineyard courtyard, with its cozy fireplace, is the perfect spot to relax on a brisk spring night, drinking in the downtown sounds and envisioning the potential of this rising district. tþ

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3 1 10:30 a.m.: Hodges Bend, 823 E. Third St. Hodges is just what I’m looking for mid-morning: an off-the-beaten path coffee shop where I can hear myself think. I inhale a delightful cup of vanilla spice chai loose-leaf tea and a plum tart — baked goods are sourced from Cherry Street’s Heirloom Baking Co. — and chat with barista Monica Craddock. Hodges’ pace picks up in the late afternoon when guests have cocktails on the brain. Craddock’s pick is the Moscow Müller, bar manager Noah Bush’s take on the Moscow Mule, made with Müller wine. Craddock suggests I walk across the street to meet another friendly face in the up-andcoming district ...

2 11:30 a.m.: Colourblind Organic Salon, 816 E. Third St. I opt to give Colourblind owner Melanie Patterson a call since her business is by appointment only. She invites me to the salon’s live chalk art event on the second Saturday night of each month. An artist draws a chalk mural along the salon’s east wall (and showcases his or her art on the salon’s gallery wall), a live band or DJ provides some tunes, and guests can bring their own beverages. As for the salon, it uses many plantbased and sulfate-, paraben- and ammonia-free products, including hair color with organic essential oils. Patterson urges me to check out two more businesses on her end of East Third Street: Voulez Vous Boudoir photography studio and downtown’s urban winery, Girouard Vines. A glass of Merlot is more my speed ... TulsaPeople.com

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many of the tenants of Mental Health Association in Tulsa. It’s evident he takes the time to meet and listen to them, learning small but important details about their lives, their activities and their families. “I just love it when the residents know me; they feel comfortable,” says Brose, who is celebrating 20 years as the Association’s executive director. “I know so many of them. They come up to me and hug me and say hello. It’s just a big deal to me.” One such client is James. When you see James’ smile, you might not realize the hardships he has faced. As a child, he was tossed house to house before he started living with his mother. He found himself making bad choices and eventually ended up at a local homeless shelter. “I kind of got off on the wrong foot, you know,” he says. As a child, James says he didn’t receive much support and was told he wasn’t going to amount to anything. “Hearing that growing up, your self-esteem just goes down the drain,” he says. In 2011, he decided to make a change in Mike Brose, executive director of the his life. He contacted the Association and set Mental Health Association in Tulsa up a meeting. “I told them, ‘If you give me a chance, I can show you better than I can tell you.’” politan apartment program, whom he calls his anAnd show them, he did. James moved into one of gel. He sets goals with her, and says her support and the Association’s apartment complexes and is studyexcitement boost his confidence. ing for his associate’s degree in criminal justice. At “I haven’t been able to open up to a lot of people, one point, he woke up at 5 a.m. to catch three buses but she was just there for me,” he says. “I’d hate to to school. think about what I’d do without her.” “I was never supposed to go to college and I’m James said he’s taken the Association’s program so excited,” he says. “I proved to myself everything I and run with it. To him, the organization is family. know I can do.” “(The Association) has helped me in many ways,” After he graduates, James plans to earn his bachhe says. “I love the program ... It’s helped me a lot elor’s degree, and he credits the support he receives with my mental health; my confidence. I’m not as defrom his college and the Association. He works with pressed. I don’t go through my stages. Wanda Thomas, service coordinator for the metro“But if I can do it, anybody can do it. I turned my life

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around. I have the right support now. I don’t have to listen to that negativity.” James is one of 1,200 tenants living in 26 apartment complexes owned or managed by the Association. Half of the units are reserved for renters who need safe, affordable housing at the fair market rate. The other half is program housing designated for individuals who are mentally ill, homeless, affected by HIV and AIDS, and also domestic violence victims, the substance abuse community, veterans and Women in Recovery.* “Everybody turns to us because there’s a shortage of affordable housing in the community,” Brose says. “By owning our properties debt free, we are able to manage and keep the rent at a reasonable level.” The Association is focused on ending chronic homelessness, which describes someone who lives on the streets continuously for a year or four times in the previous three years, according to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In Tulsa, Brose’s goal is to not have anyone on the street for more than 180 days. “Just think about (it): you’re going to live on the streets tonight, and you’re going to live there for the next 180 days,” Brose says. “It’s going to be a long 180 days, and it’s going to take a toll on you.” The Association’s philosophy is “housing first.” That means providing people with safe, affordable and decent places to live. The first of its 26 properties is Walker Hall, a transitional living housing program. It opened in 1991 with 12 tenants, and was funded by the organization’s annual fundraiser Carnivale (see box). Brose gives weekly tours of the Association’s facilities because he says it’s the organization’s job to educate people and break down stereotypes and prejudices about mental illness. “We find over and over again, unless you take the time to come out and look at it, you really can’t appreciate it,” he says.

He describes mental illness as something that’s lifelong and needs to be continuously managed, just as one’s organs would if they didn’t work quite right. “The brain is no different from that,” he says. Mental health can impact everyone. Twenty-one percent of adult Oklahomans have reported having a mental health issue in the past year, and 12 percent experienced a substance abuse issue, according to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Association also offers a program called Sunbridge, which is used to link working individuals without benefits in Tulsa and Oklahoma City to private counseling clinicians for a small fee. “All of us have periods of our life where we have good mental health, and then we go through things in our life where maybe our mental health isn’t as good,” Brose says, citing examples of divorce, job loss or a traumatic event such as the loss of a loved one. When someone’s mental health is compromised, he says, it can affect their family, relationships and job performance. “Nobody is exempt from having their mental health disrupted by life,” Brose says. “But there’s a subgroup within that ... sometimes people’s lives are disrupted by a severe mental illness.” The Association has countless success stories like James within its housing program. And with housing sometimes comes the opportunity to help others in their situation; the Association often hires its clients. Among the organization’s workforce, 55 percent are living in recovery from mental illness and 36 percent self-report being homeless at least once. “That’s our definition of diversity,” Brose says.

All of us have periods of our life where we have good mental health, and then we go through things in our life where maybe our mental health isn’t as good,” Brose says, citing examples of divorce, job loss or a traumatic event such as the loss of a loved one.”

“Everybody needs a second chance.” Monica Basu, chairwoman for Carnivale, the Association’s largest fundraiser of the year, adds, “That’s one of the best things about the organization ... You hire from within, and you’re all a family.” Mark Davis, director of the Association’s assistance center and recovery services, entered the field of mental health to help people. He says the clients the Association serves often feel disconnected from society, so he tries to build bridges between them and the community. “My goal is to help people feel like they belong,” Davis says. “That’s what the Mental Health Association does. We help to reintegrate people back into the community.” Davis works at Denver House, the nonprofit’s dropin center, which is a place where adults with mental illness can hang out, find resources in the community and attend support groups. The Association opened a similar center in Oklahoma City in October. The Association also has a presence in area schools through a program called TeenScreen, which monitors youth for signs of potential suicide. Teens also are screened for substance abuse, eating disorders and indications of bullying. “In a 12-month period, 10 adolescents killed themselves in Tulsa,” Brose says. “That’s 10 too many.” The Association offers referral resources and can be reached on its community referral assistance line at 918-585-1213. As Brose walks through Yale Avenue Apartments — completed in 2010 through the Building Tulsa, Building Lives capital campaign** — he visits with several of its tenants. (Continued on p. 68)

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Glen is one of the Association’s 1,200 tenants.

(continued from p. 67) Brose and Basu stop to chat with Glen, who moved in the day Yale Avenue opened. Now, every morning, he cleans the building’s first floor. “Do you like your apartment, Glen?” Basu asks. “Oh, yeah,” he answers quickly and proudly. “I mean, it’s a home. It’s small, but it’s home.” tþ * In 2009, the George Kaiser Family Foundation, in partnership with Family & Children’s Services, invested in a new program, Women in Recovery, to reduce the number of women sent to prison from Tulsa County. ** Building Tulsa, Building Lives was a $30 million public-private partnership that added 635 apartments to the Tulsa community when the strategic plan to end homelessness was signed by Mayor Kathy Taylor in 2006. Its goal was to increase access to affordable housing and help bring an end to chronic homelessness in Tulsa. April 5 — Carnivale 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center. A 25th anniversary masquerade ball. Black tie. Masquerade masks optional and available at the event. Honors Le Masquerade (the event that became Carnivale) founder Suzanne Warren and Mike Brose’s 20th anniversary at the Association; event chairwoman: Monica Basu. Patron sponsorships range from $2,000-$60,000. Benefits Mental Health Association in Tulsa. Contact Lisa Turner, 918-382-2410; or visit www.bestpartyintown.org.

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A: Studies show a complex interplay of vitamin D and androgen metabolism, suggesting that a deficiency of both hormones can be bad for your health. A recent study shows for men there is an increased risk of all fatal events in patients referred for coronary angiography with both low free testosterone and low vitamin D. In short, this means that for men with combined deficiency in free testosterone and vitamin D, death rates were higher for cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular events. Simply put, low testosterone levels plus low vitamin D levels equals death. Men need to have their testosterone and vitamin D levels checked, call today for your appointment. Malissa Spacek and Dr. James Campbell BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center 500 S. Elm Place • Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-872-9999 • www.baweightspa.com

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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Q: My long-term care (LTC) insurance premium increased significantly last year. What should I do? A: You are not alone as LTC insurance is going through major changes. Assuming you want to keep the policy, you may consider revising provisions mitigating the increase. Reducing the inflation rider from 5% to 3%, converting the inflation factor from a compounded rate to a simple rate, or reducing the benefit period by one or two years may reduce the premium. Reviewing your ability and comfort level of self-insuring—at least until the LTC industry stabilizes. Discuss your LTC with your insurance agent or a financial planner to provide ideas on managing LTC risk. J. Harvie Roe, CFP, President AmeriTrust Investment Advisors, Inc. 4506 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74135 hroe@amerad.com • 918-610-8080

Q: I’ve heard about sedation or sleep dentistry, what’s that all about? A: There are many misconceptions about sleep dentistry. Medications for sedation can be given as a pill or directly into your veins through an IV. Taking pills relies on your body to process and absorb the medication, which takes about thirty minutes to work. The problem is that everyone processes the medication differently making this method less predictable. IV sedation takes effect very quickly and provides the doctor complete, safe control to attain a perfect level of sedation tailored to each patient’s need. Gene McCormick DDS SAFE/COMFORT Dentists 2106 S. Atlanta Pl. • Tulsa, OK 74114 918-743-7444 • www.genemccormickdds.com

WILLS AND TRUSTS Q: What is a gun trust? A: A gun trust is a trust specifically written to hold guns. It provides rules and instructions that prevent others from committing accidental felonies when they are instructed to transfer a firearm as a sale, gift or bequest. Free trusts, do-it-yourself trusts, online trusts, and any conventional living trust put you and your family at risk. You need a trust designed specifically for weapons. A personalized gun trust protects your privacy, your property, your family and friends. For any of your firearm estate planning needs, please give us a call. Karen L. Carmichael The Law Office of Karen L. Carmichael 918-493-4939 • 2727 E. 21st St., Ste. 402 www.tulsawillsandtrusts.com

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you love your current space but think it needs a facelift? Do you want a home with the charm and character of a past era, or do you want something completely new? Are you up for the challenge of remodeling a home or space you currently occupy? Do you have the imagination and flexibility to work around an existing structure’s bones, or do you want to build to your exact specifications? Do you want to live in an established neighborhood with stately old trees, or are you more of the “blaze new trails” type? We asked some of Tulsa’s top builders, contractors and designers to weigh in, share their tips and give us the scoop on today’s top trends.

Pros and cons Remodeling a home can be a valuable investment. “Most renovations take place in very mature neighborhoods with significant infrastructure, shopping, entertainment and dining, where home values are higher and renovations can easily add to the value of the residence,” says Bill Powers, owner of Powers Design and Build LLC. On the other hand, building a home from the ground up offers homeowners expanded possibilities when it comes to design and function. “The advantage of building new is that you are getting the best of today’s newest products, including energy-efficient items, the latest engineered framing products and the latest technology that comes in the form of wiring and planning,” says Adam Curran, builder and owner of Adam W. Curran Homes Inc. “Remodeling can give you some of these items, but a lot of items simply can’t be introduced without a huge cost.”

A tale of two homes Pat and Julie Sanford bought their midtown Tulsa home five years ago. Built in 1958, the three-story, ranch-style home has a large basement and pool — perfect entertainment spaces for their children and grandchildren. Although the home was outdated, the couple knew they could make it their own. “It was the perfect house for us except it needed a lot of updating,” Julie says. “We weren’t seeking a home to remodel, but the bones of this house were right for us.” (Continued on p. 74)

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(continued from p. 73) Over the past five years the Sanfords have remodeled the entire house, including gutting and rebuilding two bathrooms, turning the basement into a game room, replacing carpet with wood floors, painting and landscaping. The final piece of their remodel puzzle — a new and improved kitchen — was completed in January. “Kitchens, living areas and master suites are the most commonly renovated areas,” Powers says. “The direct benefit is the comfort, convenience and enjoyment for the family. The upgrades will always add value to the residence and improve salability.” Working with Jim Means and Lynn Knight Jessee of Kitchen Concepts, the Sanfords took their

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cramped galley kitchen down to its studs and removed two walls to open and expand the space. The new kitchen features travertine tile floors, custom cabinets, undermount LED lighting, a subway tile backsplash, a new island, granite in black pearl, stainless steel appliances and a custom window seat. “What I advise people to do is talk with a kitchen designer first (before starting construction in a new build or remodel),” Means says. “You need to talk with someone first and ask, ‘Do I want to cook in this kitchen, or do I want to entertain in this kitchen, or do I just want it to be pretty?’ There are a variety of different aspects that we can design into the layout so that you can get what you want. My philosophy is ‘creating kitchens for the way you live.’” (Continued on p. 76)

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HOME BUILDING, BUYING AND REMODELING GUIDE (continued from p. 74) Two years ago Scott and Kim Case moved into their new home, built by Adam Curran, in the Broken Arrow planned community of Berwick on Cedar Ridge. The couple wanted a customized home they could build around their family. Their customizations included a media room with two rows of leather recliners, the latest in audiovisual equipment and a surround sound system, and a beverage and snack bar. While media rooms have been “hugely popular for some time, we are starting to see some really innovative products become more affordable and accessible,” Curran says. “LED multi-color lighting is a must-have for all my clients, and 3-D projectors are almost standard. It really makes staying in for a movie a real joy.”

The Case home also features a state-of-the-art smart home operating system called Control 4. “The system controls our security system, lighting, televisions, garage doors, outside cameras, HVAC and door locks,” Scott Case says. “What’s really cool is that it is all controlled from an app on our phones or smart devices.”

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Whether buying new or remodeling an older home, location is always a key factor. For the Sanfords, midtown was the ideal area to settle. “I’ve lived in Tulsa all my life, and I like midtown,” Sanford says. “We just think these older homes have so much personality. The neighborhoods are established. (Continued on p. 78)

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Bill Powers recently turned this once outdated kitchen into a dramatic, open, colorful and functional space. Powers reconfigured the room’s workflow, installed a central cooktop and elaborate vent hood and added significant refrigeration and storage. A sink was added to the island as well as a beverage bar featuring two refrigerators — one for wine and one for other beverages — an ice machine and an automated cappuccino maker. The dining space was increased to seat 12.

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HOME BUILDING, BUYING AND REMODELING GUIDE (continued on p. 78) As far as convenience, it’s in the middle of town and easy to get anywhere.” But many, like the Case family, are choosing to make their homes on the perimeter of the city in new, upscale neighborhoods and master-planned communities centered around amenities such as green space and water features, hiking and walking trails, country clubs and community pools. Living in one of these communities is about more than just the home; it’s a lifestyle. Owasso’s 3,000acre master-planned community, Stone Canyon, for example, touts its outdoor and nature-centered community as a main appeal. “Stone Canyon appeals to those who desire a country feeling, yet still (want to be) connected to neighbors and have the convenience to the city,” says Sharon Baker, Stone Canyon’s general manager. “Whether it’s fishing, golfing, running, hiking or just watching nature, there is space to enjoy it, yet jumping on the highway to get to the airport (or) downtown events or running errands is all within a short distance.” A home in Stone Canyon comes with access to the recreational stock lake for fishing and boating, a beach area, an amphitheater that hosts sunset concerts, a climbing mound for kids, a labyrinth for an inspirational walk and miles of nature trails. When building or purchasing a home in a planned community, consider your surroundings and choose a location right for you and your family’s lifestyle. “I think anyone interested in building a new home

should consider the location,” says Steve Surles, marketing director for The Robson Cos. at Forest Ridge. “Consider how the neighborhood looks (right) up to the point you select a home site — the amenities within a community, activities that such a community offers, proximity of schools if (you) have children, convenience to major highways and a strong homeowners association to ensure your investment is secure,” Surles says. Forest Ridge, a master-planned community in Broken Arrow, boasts amenities such as jogging trails, a public restaurant, a pool and fishing lakes. In many planned communities, buyers have the option to choose their lot and design their custom home. If time is of the essence and you can’t wait the five to eight months to complete construction, many premier builders keep homes under various stages of construction, allowing buyers to purchase something already in progress that can be completed to their personal taste.

Top trends Whether topping off a remodel or newly built home, most owners are choosing similar finishes in line with today’s trends. Transitional design — a mix of traditional and modern elements — is in vogue. “Tile is the easiest way to give your home a transitional look,” Curran says. “Implementing that beautiful natural travertine is very traditional, but introducing a crushed glass tile that still has some earth tones

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really gives that space a nice transitional look.” Wood floors are a timeless mainstay because they work in any style of home. Ironically, making new wood floors look old is the contemporary application. “What’s becoming more popular is distressing,” Curran says. “While distressing floors isn’t new, doing a slight distress of the cabinets is becoming very popular. With more and more people wanting to add a touch of modern to their homes, distressing your cabinets and mixing in some fantastic glass tiles really creates an amazing transitional look that has become ever so popular.” Both the Case and Sanford families chose granite for their countertops. The Cases’ kitchen features an 11-foot-by-12-foot, granite-topped island complete with an induction cooktop and 5-foot galley sink. While granite remains a popular choice, Caesarstone, or engineered quartz, is emerging as a common choice for countertops because it is a greener product, non-porous and easy to clean, according to Means. When it comes to layout and function, wide-open spaces remain the most popular design request. “Open-concept ‘media’ kitchens are the most popular remodel in our work,” Powers says. “It brings all aspects of living, eating and entertaining into one space with seating for 10, a 55-inch television, surround sound, lots of counter space, (a) beverage center and great appliances.” tþ

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TOP 100 REALTORS LIST The residential Realtors presented below — in company groupings — were ranked tops in the Tulsa area in 2013, according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The rankings are based on “Total Volume” (listings plus sales) and present individual Realtors and, where appropriate, a Top 100 Realtor’s team. The following 11 pages include Professional Profiles purchased by honored Realtors to provide information about themselves. Realtor City Phone Accent Paul Wheeler Tulsa 918-665-8559 Chinowth & Cohen Realtors Allison Sheffield Tulsa 918-392-0900 Donny Williamson Tulsa 918-392-0900 Gayle Roberts-Pisklo Tulsa 918-392-0900 Deb Wilmoth Tulsa 918-392-0900 Cindy Hand and Keeli Hand Team Owasso 918-392-9990 Marcie Karlovich Tulsa 918-392-0900 Carrie DeWeese Tulsa 918-392-0900 Michelle Poplin Tulsa 918-392-0900 Sawyer Wallace Team Tulsa 918-392-9900 Cheri McLain Owasso 918-392-9990 Shawn Peters Tulsa 918-392-9900 Susie Genet Tulsa 918-392-0900 JoAnna Blackstock Tulsa 918-392-9900 Pamela Braswell Sand Springs 918-419-2333 Haslett Home Team Broken Arrow 918-259-0000 Mark and Janet Youngblood Team Tulsa 918-392-0900 Amanda Dudley Sand Springs 918-419-2333 Jennifer Miller-Morrow Owasso 918-392-9990 Ben Ruefer Tulsa 918-392-0900 Coldwell Banker Select Corrie Egge Team Broken Arrow 918-251-4142 Alice Slemp-Owens Sales Group Tulsa 918-496-3333 Joanna Ford Broken Arrow 918-251-4142 The Vermillion Group Owasso 918-272-9531 The Mullins Team Tulsa 918-496-3333 Julie Tetsworth Tulsa 918-496-3333 Team Carter Tulsa 918-224-5915 Maureen Kile Tulsa 918-496-3333 Trish Allison Broken Arrow 918-251-4142 Habib Tata Broken Arrow 918-251-4142 Don and Judy Mars Team Skiatook 918-396-9888 Andrea Chenoweth Broken Arrow 918-251-4142 Jeff Cannon Owasso 918-272-9531 The Bigelow Group Tulsa 918-496-3333 Lee Ann Kreps Tulsa 918-224-5915 DeeAnna Brown Real Estate DeeAnna Brown Tulsa 918-260-4333 eXp Realty Darryl Baskin Bixby 918-258-2600 Integrity Home Team Diana G. Judd Tulsa 918-622-6700 Keller Williams Realty 918 Home Team Broken Arrow 918-251-2252 Brian Frere Home Team Tulsa 918-496-2252 Bland to Grand Tulsa 918-712-2252 Suzy Moore Tulsa 918-496-2252 Lamb and Company Tulsa 918-712-2252 Braxton Thomas Tulsa 918-712-2252 DeAnn Heckenkemper Tulsa 918-712-2252 Aussie Real Estate Team Tulsa 918-712-2252 John and Mary Kaiser Team Tulsa 918-496-2252 Priscilla Peck Bristow 918-291-2425 The Wolek Group Tulsa 918-712-2252 The Gobbo Group Tulsa 918-712-2252 Reynolds and Kennedy Tulsa 918-712-2252 Richard Thompson Tulsa 918-496-2252

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Carol Brown and Chris Zinn lead Brown & Zinn at McGraw Realtors, a dynamic group of 12 licensed Realtors each focusing on specific areas of the real estate process to actively assist clients with top-notch professionalism. “We are a structured team intentionally designed to provide an industry-leading level of concierge real estate services,” Brown says. “The demands of our industry are ever increasing and the team approach allows us to provide outstanding service at every step.” With more than 50 years of combined experience in the real estate industry, the team of Brown & Zinn is known for its expertise. The team provides real estate consulting services in all aspects of residential real estate including home buying, home selling, new construction, and investing. Whether looking for a first home or a luxury estate, clients can expect a proven strategy specifically designed to meet their individual needs. Brown & Zinn ended 2013 with $43 million in closed sales volume, ranking them as the leading team at McGraw Realtors. “Our entire team is fully dedicated to the highest degree of excellence, and our clients are the center of all that we do,” Zinn

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says. “We recognize that the business of real estate is motivated by the dreams of our clients and we treat those dreams with the utmost care.” That care is the hallmark of the group and has resulted in repeat and referral business becoming a valued key to their success. Other keys include aggressive and proven marketing strategies, cutting-edge technology, vast market knowledge, extensive networking capabilities and their outstanding collection of expert Realtor associates and staff. Fueled by deep appreciation for the ongoing trust of its many clients and supporters, Brown & Zinn looks forward to serving the Tulsa area for many years to come. Brown & Zinn McGraw Realtors 5711 E. 71st St., #100 918-518-0500 www.brownandzinn.com

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Laura Grunewald • McGraw Realtors

Laura Grunewald

Building relationships and lifestyles For 17 years, Laura Grunewald has dedicated herself to helping Tulsans buy and sell properties. Over the years she has built Laura Grunewald and Associates into a team of dedicated real estate professionals. “Each team member specializes in a unique area to provide a knowledgeable and experienced Realtor to our clients,” Grunewald says. “Our backgrounds help anyone — whether you’re looking to buy a $100,000 home or selling a $2 million property.” Grunewald and her team, including Randy Kay Young, Tony Espino and Steve Bullard, also dominate in land sales in and around Tulsa. The daughter of a builder, Grunewald is intimately familiar with the home building process, from land purchase to move-in day. She works with her father’s company, Yorktown Builders by Steve Murphy, to find the ideal location and create the perfect home for any lifestyle.

Grunewald says one of the most rewarding parts of her job is the relationship developed with her clients. “I love helping my friends and family find or build a home that fits their needs,” she adds. “We work by referral, which means most of our business comes from our past clients recommending us to their friends and family.” Grunewald and her associates go above and beyond for their clients — whether that means packing boxes, decluttering homes or staging interior spaces — and will do whatever it takes to go from listed to sold. Laura Grunewald McGraw Realtors 5711 E. 71st St., Suite 100 918-734-0695 www.lauragrunewald.com

The Gotwals Group • McGraw Realtors A dynamic recipe for success Diana Gotwals and daughters Kelsie Wells and Katie Wells form The Gotwals Group, a real estate team specializing in corporate and bank-owned properties. Clients receive a full service of marketing, management and closing expertise. “I have been in corporate real estate for over 30 years, and our group has over 100 years of experience,” says Gotwals. “These years of experience enable us to evaluate the market and find the trends in market flow. Add technology to the mix and you have our recipe for success.” The Gotwals Group offers clients a complete marketing package including property valuations, buyer analysis and complete property management. “From confirmation to closing, we walk each property through the entire process,” says Diana.

Gotwals credits her daughters for growth in their business. “Kelsie and Katie have taken the Gotwals Group to a success level I never could have achieved by myself,” she says with pride. “Their abilities and professionalism continue to amaze me daily.” The Gotwals Group holds the REO Corporate Specialist Title and has earned “Top Producer” awards from 1983-2014.

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The Gotwals Group McGraw Realtors 4105 S. Rockford Ave. 918-744-4514 www.mcgrawrealtors.com

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Sara Beck • McGraw Realtors Make Grand Lake living a reality When in the market for lakeside living, many turn to Sara Beck with McGraw Realtors. Beck has established herself as one of the premier Realtors in the Grand Lake area with an extensive knowledge of the area’s unique market. “I have worked with countless buyers and sellers over the years to solidify my reputation as a reliable and hardworking real estate professional that is fair and honest,” Beck says. “I love this profession. I find so much enjoyment in meeting new people and satisfying and fulfilling their real estate needs.” Beck has been a Realtor with McGraw in Langley for 11 years and specializes in the areas around South Grand lake and waterfront homes. Beck’s ability to identify the qualities

and lifestyles of buyers and sellers has made her successful in her profession. She also credits her commitment to her clients, her around-the-clock availability and the quality service that is offered through McGraw. She is a member of the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors, the Northeast Oklahoma Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

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Stephanie Joy • McGraw Realtors

Stephanie Joy

A South Tulsa real estate pro As a Realtor, Stephanie Joy strives to make her clients’ dreams come true. She has been a real estate professional since 1995, specializing in residential properties in south Tulsa, Jenks, Bixby and the surrounding areas, especially new home construction. “I work hand in hand with my clients on a daily basis to make their dream of home ownership a reality,” Stephanie says. She says she strives to treat all her clients with honesty and integrity — just the way she

would want to be treated. For 27 years, Stephanie has been married to her best friend Carl, a Tulsa-area homebuilder with more than 25 years experience. The couple has one son, Chase. Stephanie Joy McGraw Realtors 10131 S. Yale Ave. 918-760-6235 www.stephsellstulsa.com

Diana Riley Patterson • McGraw Realtors

Diana Riley Patterson

Making lakeside living a reality Grand Lake waters run deep for Diana Riley Patterson. She came from a family who listed and sold Grand Lake for years. Today, she continues their legacy as McGraw Realtors Grand Lake’s top agent. Patterson says, “I love Grand Lake and want everyone to experience what I have been so blessed with all my life.” While Patterson has had her license since she was 21, she just entered the profession eight years ago. She feels

her success comes from hard work, relationships and honesty with her clients. Grand Lake is her home and she loves sharing it with her family, friends and clients. Diana Riley Patterson McGraw Realtors P.O. Box 820, Langley 918-629-3717 www.southgrandlake.com

Alice Slemp-Owens • Coldwell Banker Select More than three decades of experience With 31 years of experience, Alice Slemp-Owens is a real estate professional committed to helping clients. “I’m a full-time Realtor offering full-time service,” Slemp-Owens says. “My team and I can help anyone with their real estate needs. Whether you’re moving into your first home, buying your dream home or purchasing an investment property, we can help.” The 2012 and 2013 top producer for Coldwell Banker Select combines a longstanding connection to the Tulsa com-

Alice Slemp-Owens, June Owings, Connie Clark, Stephanie Smith, Joe Owens and Amber Slemp.

munity with an energetic and hands-on approach to marketing and negotiating. Slemp-Owens leads her group of industry professionals by example to provide exceptional representation for buyers and sellers of home and land. Alice Slemp-Owens Coldwell Banker Select 8990 S. Sheridan Road 918-260-3735 aslemp-owens.cbtulsa.com

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Suzy Moore • Keller Williams Realty Preferred

Suzy Moore

Auction specialist In 2013, Suzy Moore sold more property at auction than anyone else in the Tulsa area. “My partnership with BidLoud.com consistently puts me at the top of the rankings when it comes to selling real estate now,” Moore says. Whether that is an individual, bank, attorney, trustee or an executor of an estate, she meets their goals for the land, residential or commercial property. Moore, who has been appointed to the

Keller Williams International Farm and Ranch Advisory Council, currently serves as secretary of Oklahoma’s chapter of the Realtors Land Institute and is an accredited land consultant designee. Suzy Moore Keller Williams Realty Preferred 4745 E. 91st St. 918-948-2891 www.bidloud.com

Braxton Thomas • Keller Williams Realty

Braxton Thomas

From a place of service and integrity Braxton Thomas is a Tulsa native with 14 years of experience in the real estate industry. As a Realtor with Keller Williams, the largest real estate franchise by agent count in North America, Thomas is aware of the best buying opportunities and committed to getting sellers the highest market price possible. “I pride myself in strong communication throughout the transaction, as well as strategic home pricing and always being up-to-date on current market conditions for my buyers and sellers,” Thomas says.

Thomas’ expertise includes residential, multi-unit, investment, out-of-state referrals, land and ranch, new construction, starter homes and foreclosures. He creates trust and instills confidence by giving clients the utmost thought and care. Braxton Thomas Keller Williams Realty 2651 E. 21st St., Suite 100 918-520-9566 www.braxtonthomas.com

Sarah Reynolds and Shaun Kennedy • Keller Williams Realty Advantage Committed to clients Sarah Reynolds and Shaun Kennedy make up the Reynolds and Kennedy team of Keller Williams. The team focuses on residential properties in Tulsa, and surrounding areas including Keystone Lake. A team since 2008, the Realtors know the keys to success lie with their past, present and future clients. “We help clients achieve their property dreams,” Reynolds says. “Our biggest allies in our growing business are our past customers.”

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Kennedy adds, “We keep clients for life. Sarah and I continue to serve as resources after the sale.” The team boasts sales near the asking price and a short selling timeframe for their client’s home. Reynolds and Kennedy Keller Williams Realty Advantage 2651 E. 21st St., Suite 100 918-637-4711 • 918-261-8178 www.reynoldsandkennedy.com

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Allison Sheffield • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS

Allison Sheffield

Helping people find their home Allison Sheffield’s business philosophy is simple. It’s not about selling real estate; it’s about helping people. Sheffield is a knowledgeable fulltime Realtor with nearly seven years of experience. After growing up in Tulsa and graduating from the University of Oklahoma, she went to work for the owners of Chinowth & Cohen as their assistant. You could say that gave her an education in real estate that money can’t buy. “I learned from the best,” she believes.

In addition to providing Realtor services for existing homes, Sheffield is privileged to handle new construction sales for Executive Homes.

Allison Sheffield Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 3912 E. 91st St. 918-951-7009 www.allisonsellstulsa.com

Donny Williamson • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS

Donny Williamson

Built on experience Donny Williamson is a take charge, experienced negotiator and communicator with outstanding customer service, focus and real estate skills. He has been involved in the building of high-end residential and commercial property across Oklahoma and Kansas for the past 20 years. Williamson credits his experience in the home building industry with giving him a comprehensive knowledge of all phases of the building process along with home construction and marketing. His experience with

contractors translates into being able to create more saleable property for clients. His primary goal is to help families find a place they can build memories and call home. Donny Williamson Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 3912 E. 91st St. 918-951-7009 www.cctulsa.com/dwilliamson

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Gayle Roberts-Pisklo • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS

Gayle Roberts-Pisklo

Passion and enthusiasm create success Gayle Roberts-Pisklo’s enthusiasm and hardworking ethic have brought her much success. She is one of Tulsa’s top producing agents and in 2012 was ranked second in Oklahoma for sales. She’s experienced in buying, selling and custom building homes in all areas of Tulsa. What she enjoys most about her profession is client satisfaction and the many lifelong relationships she’s developed. Roberts-Pisklo has grown personally and professionally with Chinowth & Cohen

Realtors and has been with the company from the start. She has been honored with the company’s prestigious Leadership award and the Eagle Award for top sales for nine consecutive years. Gayle Roberts-Pisklo Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 3912 E. 91st St. 918-269-7035 www.gayleshomes.com

Deb Wilmoth • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS

Deb Wilmoth

Award-winning Realtor both for five consecutive years. Deb Wilmoth is driven to utilize the Wilmoth specializes in selling luxury skills she has developed over the past homes, new home construction, resi10 years working in real estate to ensure her clients receive the best representation dential lots and ranch and land sales. possible. That passion inspires her strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow as the market evolves. Deb Wilmoth Wilmoth has earned the prestigious Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS Chinowth & Cohen Eagle Awards for Top 3912 E. 91st St. Sales and Listing Volume and has been 918-688-0570 recognized in the top 1 percent of all Tulsa www.cctulsa.com/dwilmoth Realtors in the Tulsa Business Journal,

Cindy and Keeli Hand • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS Mom and daughter team shines Maybe it’s the former school teachers in them, but the Hand mother-daughter team believes an educated approach is the best way to treat your most precious asset, your home. To accomplish it, Cindy and Keeli listen to their clients’ goals and empower them with the information they need to make savvy decisions. This method works — they’ve closed nearly a thousand transactions and have won numerous Real Estate awards over the last fourteen years. The next time you

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and your family make a move in Green Country, consider calling Cindy and Keeli Hand, your “Helping Hands” in real estate.

Cindy and Keeli Hand Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 9500 N. 129th E. Ave., #110, Owasso 918-724-1089 www.handhouses.com

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Carrie DeWeese • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS

Carrie DeWeese

A view from the top Knowledge, experience and integrity have earned Carrie DeWeese a ranking in the top 1 percent of all Tulsa Realtors. DeWeese has helped nearly 200 families achieve the goal of buying their dream home. Specializing in finer residences, her success shows in over $60 million in sales in just seven years! DeWeese’s experience in the industry dates back to when her family started out in the home building business in 1986. Working in construction and assisting with

open houses at a young age gave her the unique experience and knowledge necessary to help her clients understand the home building or buying process.

Carrie DeWeese Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 3912 E. 91st St. 918-605-6172 www.tulsastarrealtor.com

Michelle Poplin • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS

Michelle Poplin

Going the extra mile With more than 20 years of experience, Michelle Poplin is able to provide extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas of real estate. From staging a home to negotiating a contract, she vows to always go the extra mile for her clients. Throughout her career, Poplin has become a multi-million dollar producer, with more than 52 real estate transactions and over $14 million sold in 2013 alone. Poplin specializes in selling singlefamily homes, luxury homes, investment

properties and new construction. Her energy, dedication, and creativity allow her to excel in the field she is passionate about.

Michelle Poplin Chinowth & Cohen, Realtors 3912 E. 91st St. 918-521-3186 www.cctulsa.com/mpoplin

John Sawyer and Jack Wallace • Chinowth & Cohen

John Sawyer and Jack Wallace

A team approach to selling John Sawyer and Jack Wallace comprise the Sawyer Wallace Home Collection at Chinowth & Cohen Realtors. They believe that every home has a story to tell and their job is to tell that story. For over 13 years, the two have sold hundreds of homes utilizing their passion for marketing, interior design, and networking. When you work with Sawyer and Wallace you get two Realtors in one! They are two professionals who will

take care that your buying or selling experience is a joyous one. “If you’re not marketing your home you’re not in the market.” For more information visit www.sawyerwallace.com John Sawyer and Jack Wallace Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 1441 E. 41st St. 918-289-7065 • 918-740-0464 www.sawyerwallace.com

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JoAnna Blackstock • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS

JoAnna Blackstock

A focus on community JoAnna Blackstock’s specialty is serving her clients. After 12 years of experience, she has sold everything from ranches to condos, but the client’s needs are all the same. “Every day is different in this business,” Blackstock explains, “but the constant is that someone is trusting me with their most valuable asset, their home.” Over 97 percent of her business has come from repeat and referral clientele. Blackstock attributes that honor to her

sincere desire to deliver exceptional service, as well as professional expertise. As a fourth generation Oklahoma native, her career isn’t just about real estate — it’s about community. JoAnna Blackstock Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 1441 E. 41st St. 918-260-2838 www.joannablackstock.com

Jennifer Miller-Morrow • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS

Jennifer Miller-Morrow

Booming real estate business Jennifer Miller-Morrow proves that when you love what you do, it pays off. For the past 10 years of her career, Jennifer has been a multi-million dollar producer, an Oklahoma Magazine 5-Star Award Winner, voted Owasso Reporter’s Best Realtor in 2012 and 2013, and is a Quad Gold Award Winner. What really drives Miller-Morrow, though, is the opportunity to work with clients who eventually become like friends and family. That passion for her profession

and for the art of negotiation is what puts her ahead. No home is too big or too small for her to take from listed to closed.

Jennifer Miller-Morrow Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 9500 N. 129th E. Ave., #110, Owasso 918-638-7653 www.jenmiller.com

Ben Ruefer • Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS Wisdom leads to success Ben Ruefer conducts business according to his mantra, “smart choices equal successful results”. As an eight-year veteran in real estate, he has learned that honesty and a deep understanding of the industry can set you apart from other agents. Ruefer is a full-time multi-service agent who offers everything from a detailed home analysis to a strategic marketing plan and staging advice. New construction, luxury homes, resale and renovation properties are his specialty,

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but what really excites Ruefer about his profession is the opportunity to meet diverse clientele and positively affect their lives and the homes in which they live.

Ben Ruefer Chinowth & Cohen, REALTORS 3912 E. 91st St. 918-510-2039 www.benruefer.com

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Judy Allen

By JUDY ALLEN

Classic lasagna

March can be no man’s land when it

comes to cooking. It is still winter, but there can be a warm, sunny day snuck into the mix. I’m usually tired of winter roasts and baked pasta, and yearn for soups laden with spring vegetables. I typically end up, however, with something more in the middle, and this lasagna-based soup fits the bill on many a chilly evening. 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano Generous pinch red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (about 10 noodles) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 8 ounces ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus thinly sliced leaves for topping

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1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until well blended and paste starts to darken, about 3 minutes. 2. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook 10 minutes. Stir in noodle pieces and cook until al dente, 6-8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Note: if you want to make the soup ahead of time, or let the pot simmer, boil the noodles separately in salted water, drain and toss them in a bit of olive oil. Then simply ladle the hot soup over the noodles to serve. 3. While the soup is simmering, stir together ricotta, Parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and set aside. 4. Stir basil into soup and ladle into serving bowls. Top each bowl with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture, slightly swirling it into the soup. Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan and sliced basil leaves.

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Pesto is a classic Italian condiment that makes great

use of summertime’s bounty of basil, but when jarred or canned, it can add a dose of summertime flavor to any dish. To make pesto, whiz together fresh basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese with a good amount of olive oil until it is nicely emulsified. When tossed into hot dishes it melts nicely into a lovely sauce. Look for jars of fresh pesto in the refrigerated section of your supermarket or gourmet shop — it will keep, refrigerated, until the spring veggies show their faces.

Ten things to make with pesto:

1. Pesto pizza: brush your favorite pizza dough (or even a split loaf of French bread) with pesto. Top with shaved pepperoni, shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Bake (or broil) until the dough is cooked and cheese is melted. 2. Mix into mayonnaise for a zippy sandwich spread ‑— or smear on bread alone. I like to use pesto to spice up a BLT. 3. Stir into boiled pasta, with a little of the pasta cooking water, for a quick and easy sauce. 4. For a more luxurious pasta sauce, simmer a scoop or two of pesto with heavy cream until slightly thickened. Stir in some grated Parmesan and toss with cooked pasta. 5. Dollop over steamed broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower or green beans. 6. Stir into your favorite batch of vegetable soup for a summertime kick. 7. Smear over a filet of fish or chicken breast before broiling or baking. 8. Toss with cooked orzo, warm peas and crisp bacon for a quick side dish. Serve warm or at room temperature. 9. Stir a spoonful into egg salad for a zesty twist on a classic. 10. Stir into your favorite store-bought hummus or bean dip.

Have you tried ...

It is hard for me to think about St. Patrick’s

Day and not reminisce about my honeymoon in Ireland and England. We made so many great memories there, many of them food-related. A definite highlight of the trip was the delicious pub fare we discovered. Fish and chips, and beef and Guinness pie were the norm, but there were many other offerings, some of which can be found here in our own Irish and English pubs. Walking into Kilkenny’s is like stepping into a family-owned pub. I love to sit at the bar with my hubby, a pint of Guinness and an order of fish and chips, but the extensive menu offers favorites from abroad (bangers

and mash and Irish boxty) as well as close to home (a softshelled crab BLT and Guinness-smothered baby-back ribs). Kilkenny’s: 1413 E. 15th St., 918-5828282, www.tulsairishpub.com In 1996, Liverpool native Betty Southard opened White Lion Pub (in her former south Tulsa travel agency) with her son John, who conveniently furnished it with British antiques from his former antique store, which was housed upstairs. One of the antiques was a 200-yearold sign for White Lion Pub. It was hung out front, and the pub was born. This is a true English pub, not an Americanized version. Stop in for bangers and mushy peas, cottage pie and Yorkshire pudding. White Lion Pub: 6927 S. Canton Ave., 918-491-6533

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I tout myself as a moderately fantastic home cook, but I don’t stand a chance against some of Tulsa’s best culinary talents. So, I don’t try. Instead, I choose to dine on these divine dishes, all of which I can’t seem to get out of my head. BODEAN SEAFOOD I have extolled the culinary talents of Trevor Tack many times, but he stopped me in my tracks with a brothy bowl of clams, chorizo and pillowy gnocchi ($26). He may have given me a few tips on how to make it, but I don’t dare share. Get yourself to Bodean Seafood to try it. 3376 E. 51st St., 918-749-1407, www.bodean.net LONE WOLF BANH MI Philip Phillips had us all at banh mi, but this wolf is alone no more; dozens line up nightly at his food truck for his namesake sandwich. However, I’m jonesing for a bowl of his spicy, flavorful Thai Green Curry ($7.95). Yes, you will have to stand outside to eat it, or sit in your car as I have done, but it is well worth the wait. 918-804-1345, www.facebook.com/lonewolftruck FAT GUY’S BURGER BAR Burgers are one of those things I can’t seem to make at home as good as I can order out. Fat Guy’s always fits the bill. My usual? Two juicy beef patties layered with cheddar cheese and just-spicy-enough green chilies ($5.95). And a perfect french fry dipped in malt-vinegar aioli? Heaven. 140 N. Greenwood Ave., 918-794-7782; 7945 S. Memorial Drive, 918-893-2232; www.fatguysburgers.com PALACE CAFÉ James Shrader is a lover of the farmers’ market as well as an amazing chef. When you put the two together, magic typically happens. Palace Café’s house-made pasta dishes always impress — I’m in love with the plump ravioli, stuffed with buttery Maine lobster, fresh basil and fennel, served in a rich lobster broth with wilted greens ($24). 1301 E. 15th St., 918-582-4321, www.palacetulsa.com KEO When I crave curry, I usually crave it paired with noodles. Zahidah Hyman created the ideal dish for me at KEO: her Red Curry Udon features rich, coconut-curry broth ribboned with thick noodles, topped with meaty, grilled tiger prawns, mushrooms and bok choy ($19). KEO has many delicious dishes (we always get the Curry Beef Wontons, $6), but I keep going back to this satisfying noodle bowl. 3524 S. Peoria Ave., 918-794-8200; 8921 S. Yale Ave., 918-794-0090; www.keorestaurant.com

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Tavolo shines as the third jewel in Justin Thompson’s downtown “triple crown.” by JUDY ALLEN Uovo Fritto pairs a crispy five-minute egg with pancetta.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do ... eat, right? The streets of Italy — every tiny, brickpaved one of them — seem to be lined with todie-for food options: gelato, pizza, pasta, wine, you name it. In the larger cities, the most notable place to dine is in one of the hundreds of ristorantes (slightly more formal than the casual osteria or trattoria) scattered about, where one can choose from soup, salad, pasta, risotto and an assortment of hearty entrées. My mother, Micheal, and I treated ourselves to a night out in Tulsa recently. The icy streets and light snowfall made us think of any place but Italy, but we were transformed as soon as our coats came off inside Tavolo. The third jewel in restaurateur Justin Thompson’s downtown “triple crown” of restaurants (he opened Juniper in 2011 and PRHYME in 2012) opened in 2013, and the space offers the ambience of a classic Italian ristorante right in the heart of downtown Tulsa. Tavolo translates to “table” in Italian, and you will want to pull up to one in this classic two-story Edward Delk-designed space (Delk is most known for his design of the Phillips mansion — now Philbrook Museum of Art — and the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City). Culinary Institute of America alum chef Callie Fowler has been at the helm of the kitchen since late fall 2013.

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Tavolo’s tiramisu

Four-hour braised pork shank served with white bean mash

Tavolo

427 S. Boston Ave., 918-949-4498 www.tavolotulsa.com Hours — 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Friday; 4-10 p.m., Saturday

Many classic Italian menus are divided into antipasti (starters), primi (the pasta course) and secondi (the entrée course) — as is done at Tavolo. The menu is well edited but features a nice array of choices in every category. Antipasti selections include bruschetta, flatbreads and a classic antipasto plate of Italian cheeses and cured meats, and pickled vegetables ($8-$18). Worth trying is Beef Carpaccio — thinly sliced and pounded raw beef topped with pecorino cheese, lemon, fried capers and truffle oil ($12). Soup and salad selections are all interesting, far beyond the classic Caesar and pasta fagioli. I am in love with the Uovo Fritto ($9). The salad features the namesake fried egg, a five-minute egg that is breaded and fried, set upon romaine leaves and topped with crisp pancetta, shaved Parmesan cheese and a delicate Caesar dressing. It is Thompson’s take on the classic French bistro salad with frisée, poached eggs and bacon lardons.

We also enjoyed a crisp fennel and apple salad ($8), loaded with peppery arugula, golden raisins, Parmesan cheese and a tart but sweet apricot vinaigrette. Tavolo’s primi selections are not typical pasta dishes; no fettucini Alfredo here. Look forward instead to tender Braised Beef Cheek Ravioli ($12, small; $17, large) and the best dish of risotto I have had in town. Choose from Risotto Gorgonzola with walnuts and sage ($9) or a mushroom version ($10). All selections serve nicely as either a starter or main course. I don’t typically order chicken off the menu, but after trying Thompson’s deliciously juicy version at Juniper, we had to give it a try — and we were not disappointed. I’m not quite sure how he perfected it, but the super-juicy Garlic-Herb Chicken ($19) had a well-browned, flavorful skin and was served over creamy polenta with wilted spinach and a delicate but flavorful citrus pan sauce. We also enjoyed a braised pork shank ($21), cooked slowly for four hours, then served over white bean mash with roasted vegetables, pear jam and pan sauce. Other entrees include veal marsala ($27) and two seasonal dishes: seared sea scallops ($26) and a 16-ounce bone-in rib eye ($38). Look for some new offerings come spring.

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Contorni (side dishes) are available for sharing and include sautéed Tuscan kale, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, and a dish of that decadent risotto with mushrooms or gorgonzola ($6 each). General Manager Kristen Villareal has more than 20 years of experience in some top-notch restaurants, working as GM of The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar (when Thompson served as executive chef ). She also spent time at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar and as bar manager at The Chalkboard. She left town for a few years, but Tulsa got her back when Tavolo opened. Thompson also tapped veteran barman Joe Breaux as beverage manager, and he has developed an interesting, but easy to navigate Italian-heavy wine list. Full bar service is available, including a selection of handcrafted specialty cocktails. Try the seasonal Bellini with fresh fruit puree and sparkling Moscato, or Tavolo’s take on my favorite Italian cocktail, the Negroni, made with Bombay Sapphire gin, Aperol, vermouth and amaretto. Sipping one always takes me back to times spent in Italy. If you are lucky enough to have room for dessert, choose a stuffed-to-order cannoli or seasonal gelato provided by Tavolo’s neighbor, Mod’s Coffee and Crepes. Other house-made desserts include Lemon Olive Oil Cake and chocolate panna cotta (all desserts $6-$8). For some diners, Tavolo may feel more like a big-city Italian restaurant found somewhere such as New York or Rome. So, when in downtown Tulsa, I suggest you do as the Romans do. At Tavolo. tþ Chefs Callie Fowler and Justin Thompson, owner

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SIPS AT HOME

French wines provide a certain joie de vivre.

by RANDA WARREN, MS, CWE, AIWS, CSS*

had a chance to visit eight regions in France: Loire, Alsace, Champagne, Burgundy, Rhone, Provence, Languedoc and Bordeaux. I returned to the United States better dressed (and wearing high heels), well fed yet skinny from walking a zillion miles, and with memories of tasting more than 1,200 wines, most of which I spit instead of ingested. If you haven’t begun your education in French wines, look for the Loire Valley to give you stunning white wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc and racy, acidic reds from Cabernet Franc. From Alsace, you’ll find beautiful, sensual white wines from Riesling and Pinot Gris. Burgundy offers not-to-be-topped Pinot Noir with lots of verve and brightness, and whites from Chardonnay have a subtle oak expression and medium-plus acidity. The Rhone Valley and Languedoc are known for curvy Grenache and meaty Syrah, whereas Provence delivers delicious Rosé and lots of Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan. And finally, Bordeaux. If you haven’t tried Cabernet/Merlot from this region, well ... your wine education is suffering immensely. Bordeaux, in the highest pedigree (classification), can age for 50 or more years. Try a Cru Bourgeois or Bordeaux Superieur to get a sample of this region’s wine at a fraction of the cost of a first through fifth growth (some of the most prized wines in the world). tþ

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*Wine columnist Randa Warren is a Master Sommelier; Certified Wine Educator; Associate Member of the Institute of Wines and Spirits; and is a Certified Specialist of Spirits.

MY PLEASURE Cru Monplaisir 2010 Red Bordeaux — $23.49

CHAMPION Champalou 2012 Vouvray, Loire Valle France — $22.19

TA-DA 2011 Chateau de Lascaux, Languedoc, France — $18.89

You will try to get every drop out of this bottle of 75 percent Merlot, 20 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 5 percent Cab Franc. It is velvety and smooth, rich and packed with black fruit flavors, cedar and a hint of gravel. What more do you want in a French wine?

Chenin Blanc reminds me sometimes of Riesling, with its high acidity and nervy character. This wine is slightly off dry with expressive flavors of red apple, sweet bosc pear and candied lemon. There is a chalky minerality beneath the mouth-filling fruit.

What an explosive and scrumptious find. This will be your new favorite sipper with deep blackberry, black cherry, black currant and black pepper creating a fine quartet of flavor.

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featuring the most stylish footwear? It must be time for the annual Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser benefiting YWCA Tulsa. Wines from California, Washington and Oregon will flow from guest vintners while attendees peruse the myriad retailers on hand selling the latest in shoes, handbags and accessories. During the event’s fashion show, models will sashay in the latest fashions and every woman’s

favorite accessory: shoes. “Best in Shoe” awards will be distributed, and winners will be chosen for raffle prizes. March 29 — Wine, Women & Shoes: “Fashion the Future” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Central Park Hall at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. Tickets are $150 and include a day full of shopping, wine tastings, lunch and a fashion show. Girlfriend Packages are 10 tickets for $2,000, or 20 for $4,000. Benefits YWCA Tulsa. Visit www.wwstulsa.org.

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6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Hyatt Regency – Downtown Tulsa

WEAR YOUR “BEST WESTERN” • Western Music & Entertainment • Live and Silent Auctions • Wine and Beer Pull • Special Dog Treat Bar for Doggy Bags • Raffle Drawing CHAIRS

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Take Alec Baldwin

Please.

Someone take him away. Also, Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler and David Letterman. How is it that we can come to loathe celebrities of popular culture, people we don’t know; people we’ve never met? Loathe them to the point of running the other way when we see they’re starring in movies we might see without them, or on a latenight television talk show we might otherwise watch. Somehow, the more unpleasant we find them, the more ubiquitous they become. Take Alec Baldwin. (I always refer to him by both names to distinguish him from some other Baldwins I do like, namely Bobby Baldwin.) Alec Baldwin is in movies, on sitcoms, in commercials, and now he is on public radio talking expertly about opera and classical music. It reminds me of a Rainer Maria Rilke poem: “Everything is close to my face/and everything close to my face is stone.” Except in my life, everything close to my face is Alec Baldwin. 1. If I were to parse this strong reaction, I might pick out two threads: one from my professional training and one from graduate school. Both contributed to the definition of “doing the job.” 2. When I was learning to be a publicist, we were expected to wear gray and stay in the background. We were not the stars or authorities; our job was to spotlight the person, product or institution we were representing. In graduate school, Dr. Winston Weathers taught us how to write knowing the difference between sincerity and seriousness. “We do our work sincerely,” he said, “but we don’t take ourselves seriously.”

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by CONNIE CRONLEY

I like that. There are all kinds of writers, but one is the kind who writes and another is the kind who talks about what he’s going to write. Unlike Willie Nelson’s song, my heroes have always been not cowboys (or actors), but writers. I am still cross, three months later, about a 2013 year-end story in “The New York Times” about Doris Lessing, who died last year. Lessing was barely mentioned;

Unlike Willie Nelson’s song, my heroes have always been not cowboys (or actors), but writers.” the whole piece was about what one of her books meant to the writer and his family. It reminded me of the joke about a self-absorbed author who says, “But enough about me. Let’s talk about you. Which of my books did you like best?” I never met the celebrated Lessing, but two authors I did meet, at least by telephone, were in the news last year: Barbara Robinson and Martin Gardner. Robinson, who died this past July at 85, is the author of a classic children’s book, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” featuring the Herdmans — six children described as “the meanest kids in the history of the world.” In this funny book, the Herdmans

take over the church Christmas pageant and end up teaching us all something about the meaning of Christmas. When I interviewed her for an article, Robinson told me she never expected the 1972 book to become a classic; she first wrote it as a family short story for McCall’s magazine. She gave me a tip about speaking to classrooms of children. Wear red. A bright color captures their attention. I interviewed Gardner four years ago, shortly before he died at age 95. He was a native Tulsan famous for his “Mathematical Games” columns in Scientific American. I would never have discovered him through his writing about recreational mathematics, puzzles, philosophy, magic and scientific skepticism. I have not yet read what he wrote about felagons, tangrams, polyominoes and hexaflagons, but I was delighted to discover he was an expert on Lewis Carroll and wrote “The Annotated Alice.” That’s what I talked to him about: “Alice in Wonderland.” Last year, his autobiography was published, titled “Undiluted Hocus-Pocus.” Both Robinson and Gardner struck me as personable, hard-working craftsmen who went about their daily work doing the job sincerely, but not taking themselves too seriously. No selfies for social media. No sense of celebrity. No Alec Baldwin, they. tþ

Connie Cronley is a columnist, an author of three books and a public radio commentator. Her day job is executive director of Iron Gate soup kitchen and food pantry.

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St. Patrick’s Day Run Saturday March 15, 2014

RunnersWorld Tulsa is excited to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 32nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Run. This year’s race will start at 3920 S. Peoria and will benefit Special Olympics Oklahoma and the Tulsa Running Club. For more information: (918) 481-1234 or www.sook.org

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Saturday shop The Tulsa Flea Market offers an eclectic variety of antiques, collectibles and more. by HANNAH SMITH Nearly every Saturday, shoppers on the hunt for treasures and bargains fill Expo Square at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Established in 1972, the Tulsa Flea Market offers antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, primitives, records, furniture, crafts, jewelry, books and more from a diverse group of vendors from across Oklahoma and the surrounding areas. Shop most Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Visit www.tulsafleamarket.net.

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March’s can’t-miss events

JAMfest Nationals

Tulsa Home & Garden Show With an average of 500 booths and 40,000 attendees, Tulsa Home & the 2014 Tulsa Garden Show Home & Garden Show at the RiverSpirit Expo at Expo Square is the largest and longest-running show of its kind in Oklahoma. Jenni King, director of special events for the show’s host, the Tulsa Home Builders Association, describes show products as “anything and everything, from roofing to storm shelters to home décor items ... anything home related.” This year’s theme is “Where Dreams Take Flight.” Elaborate landscaping displays will feature hotair balloons, kites and other flying contraptions. A 14,000-square-foot garden exhibit showcases the latest trends in outdoor living, including products from more than 10 landscapers and nurseries. Hours are 5 p.m.-9 p.m., March 6; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., March 7-8; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m., March 9. Tickets are $8 for adults at the door and free for children under 12 with adult admission. Parking and shuttle services are complimentary. In partnership with KOTV, Reasor’s will sell floral arrangements and plants at the show for $5. The proceeds, as well as a portion of Thursday night admission sales, will benefit the Food For Kids backpack program.

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Screenwriter/actor/ director/stand-up comedian B.J. Novak BookSmart Tulsa with can add “author” to B.J. Novak his increasingly long list of talents. After his work on “The Office” (as a writer, actor and co-producer), Novak started writing comedic fiction stories and performing them for live audiences. These stories comprise his new book, “One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories.” Novak will speak and sign copies of the book March 13 at Congregation B’Nai Emunah, 1719 S. Owasso Ave. Jeff Martin, BookSmart founder, says the night will be “an experience to remember” with comedy, music and more. BookSmart is celebrating five years of enriching the literary experience of Tulsans. Martin says his hope for the future is to “keep literary culture alive in Tulsa despite the fact that bookstores are closing and, in some ways, the current is against us. It’s a good fight.” The event will kick off at 7 p.m. with a 50-voice children’s choir performance. Admission is free with the purchase of “One More Thing,” which admits two. The book can be purchased at the door or at Barnes & Noble, 5231 E. 41st St., starting at 10 a.m., March 1. Visit www.booksmarttulsa.com.

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JAMfest is an international events production company that hosts cheer/dance competitions focused on fun, sportsmanship and spirit. With a company creed to “create a lot of fun and excitement,” JAMfest events offer more than just competition. There also will be an inflatable fun zone, prizes, JAMfest merchandise, concessions and a lively performance by JAMMY, the JAMfest mascot. Admission is free for spectators and coaches. Visit www.jamfest.com for a performance order and schedule. The “goddess of pop” will head to the BOK Center this Cher: Dressed to Kill Tour month as part of her 49-city North American tour, “Cher: Dressed to Kill.” This is her first time back on the road since the “Farewell Tour,” which ended in 2005. Cher’s 2013 dance/pop album “Closer to the Truth” is her 25th solo studio-recorded album and features U.S. Billboard toppers “Woman’s World” and “Take It Like a Man.” This is Cher’s first time to perform at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. The arena typically seats just over 19,000, and Sarah Haertl, director of marketing, expects the show to sell out. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at www. bokcenter.com or www.tour.cher.com (every online purchase includes a free “Closer to the Truth” CD). Tickets also can be purchased at the BOK Center box office or by calling 1-866-7-BOKCTR. Pricing is based on seating and availability.

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TULSA AREA UNITED WAY 2013 ANNUAL REPORT A Joint Message from the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO The Tulsa Area United Way experienced a This year, we also will expand our new Community Collaboratruly historic year in 2013. tions and Venture Grants initiatives. For the first time in its 89-year history, our The Community Collaborations initiative encourages local United Way surpassed $26 million during non-profit organizations to work together in addressing broadthe annual campaign for the community. based community needs, such as homelessness or neighborhood improvement. The Venture Grants program provides fundThe astonishing amount was $959,826 ing to jump start new and creative approaches to community beyond our original goal of $25,200,000. challenges. Both programs foster innovation, shared responsibility and efficiency among agencies in making the Tulsa area This success is truly a testament to the a better place to live, work and raise a family. deep and far-reaching generosity of our community, and places the Tulsa Area We’re looking forward to another banner year in 2014. Thank United Way among the most elite United Way organizations in you for Living United! the U.S.

The surplus provided us with a unique and exciting opportunity to further strengthen our investments in the community, in- Chet Cadieux cluding much-needed additional funding for partner agencies. Chairman, Board of Directors 2013

Financial Review - Financial Summary for years ended 12/31/13 and 12/31/12 (1) 2013 2012 REVENUES $24,433,574(2) 1,006,256 (903,442) 250 190,000 267,096 5,549 $24,999,283

$24,768,669 984,126 (648,025) 7,682 150,000 179,599 16,199 $25,458,250

Program Services Education Health/Safety Financial Stability Collaborative and Venture Grants Funding Other Special Funding Partner Agency Relations Total Program Services Management and General Expense Fundraising Costs Total Expenses

$7,733,018 9,472,947 2,126,580 1,055,037 818,398 464,156 $21,670,136 1,043,042 1,483,250 $24,196,428

$8,573,566 8,573,566 1,491,055 791,543 612,172 402,984 $20,444,886 1,006,695 1,323,367 $22,774,948

Change in Net Assets Less Change in Restricted Net Assets Unrestricted Change in Net Assets Unrestricted Net Assets, Beginning of Year Unrestricted Net Assets, End of Year

802,855 (586,862) 1,389,717 10,218,889 $11,608,606

2,683,302 1,180,750 1,502,552 8,716,337 $10,218,889

Where the Dollars Come From

11% Foundations 26% Corporations 63% Employees and Individuals

EXPENSES

Where the Dollars are Invested

8% Financial Stability 46% Education 46% Health/Safety (1) 2013 amounts are unaudited. (2) As of 12/31/2013.

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Board Chair: Chet Cadieux - QuikTrip Corporation Chair Elect: Becky J. Frank - Schnake Turnbo Frank Vice Chair: Robyn Ewing - Williams Secretary: David Keglovits - GableGotwals Assistant Secretary: Clint Swanson - Rogers and Bell Treasurer: Mike Rhoads - Oklahoma Department of Insurance Assistant Treasurer: Cathy Gates - Ernst & Young, LLP Ethics Officer: Page Bachman - St. John Health System

The record-breaking 2013 campaign belongs to all of us – Mark R. Graham whether we give, receive or both. President and CEO

Contributions - Current Campaign Contributions - Prior Years’ Campaigns Collection Loss Provision Non-Campaign Contributions Special Grants Net Investment Return Other Total Revenues

2013 Board of Directors

Dr. Keith Ballard - Tulsa Public Schools Basil Barimo - NORDAM Jim Bender - WPX Energy, Inc. D. Bruce Binkley - T.D. Williamson, Inc., Ret. Jeff Callison - United States Postal Service Steve Capron - Capron & Edwards, PC Daniel L. Christner - John Christner Trucking Dr. Gerard Clancy - The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa William J. Collins, III - American Airlines Paul Cornell - SpiritBank Jeff Crippen - Omni Air International Eric Draheim - Kimberly-Clark Corporation Dan Ellinor - Bank of Oklahoma Elizabeth Frame Ellison - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Shane Fernandez - Crafton Tull Kevin Gross - Hillcrest HealthCare System Ted Haynes - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma John Hewitt - Matrix Service Company Betsy G. Jackson - Hall Estill Jim Langdon - Langdon Publishing Company Caron Lawhorn - ONEGas, Inc. John W. Lindsay - Helmerich & Payne, Inc. David Littlefield - Littlefield Brand Development Bobby Lorton - The F & M Bank & Trust Company Dean Luthey - GableGotwals Steve Mackin - Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southwestern Regional Medical Center Steve McIntosh - Williams Mike Mears - Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. Mike Messick - Transport Workers Union of America, Local 514 Dennis Neill - Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Jim Norton - Jim Norton Toyota Dave Ratcliff - CWA, Local 6012 Michael Rider - AFSCME, Local 1180 J. Brad Roberts - Hilti, Inc. Eli Smith - Saint Francis Health System Stuart Solomon - Public Service Company of Oklahoma Stuart Sullivan - QuikTrip Corporation Don Walker - ARVEST Bank Board Interns Amy Berry - Leadership Tulsa Dezray Edwards - TYPros Melvin Murdock - New Voices

Ex-Officio Members Michael Redman - Neuens Mitchell Freese, pllc Mark R. Graham - Tulsa Area United Way

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TULSA OPERA BALL 2014

2014 Debutantes

Haley Anne Boone

Eryn Michelle Buntemeyer

Hailey Elizabeth Cargile

Leigh Holmes Chevaillier

Carlie Elizabeth Cook

Caroline McKenzie Dickman

Lauren Evelyn Eustis

Kathlyn Victoria Farmer

Hunter Yael Fischer

Julia Marie Hart

Alyssa Mae LaCourse

Morgan Rae Mayberry

Molly Anne Taylor Monroe

Sarah Kathryn Pennington

Katharine Claire Reaves

Halle Elizabeth Salisbury

Vivian Grace Saxon

Natalie Chiles Warren

Emily McKelle Wilson

Tulsa Opera Ball 2014 O Souvenirs ChĂŠris! 2014 Squires

William Lee Booker

Harrison Pierce Brady

Patrick Michael Freeman

Jeffrey Gage Holleman

Zachary Jordan King

Anthony Abimbade Oyekan

Morgan Carter Salisbury

Alexander Voskuhl Staab

Jon Michael Werthen

Robert Sheldon West

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March 8, 2014 The Mayo Hotel For more information, please call Tulsa Opera at 918-582-4035.

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Join us for one of the world's most popular operas, Georges Bizet's masterwork

CARMEN May 2 and 4 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center For tickets, call 918-587-4811 or go to www.TulsaOpera.com

CHARITABLE EVENTS REGISTRY

Fundraisers and fun happenings

March compiled by JUDY LANGDON

3/1 Black & White Ball

4/5 Carnivale

The Junior League of Tulsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Black & White Ball will be a special evening of cocktails, dinner, a live auction and dancing. Pictured are Jackie Swanson, auction vice chairwoman; Courtney Wilson, co-chairwoman; Phyllis Dotson, honorary chairwoman; BJ Weintraub, co-chairwoman; and Jenny Barrett, vice chairwoman.

The Mental Health Association in Tulsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25th annual masquerade ball will help provide a safe place to live and a path to recovery for Tulsans with mental illness and those who are homeless. Pictured are Carnivale Chairwoman Monica Basu (back row, left) and committee members Matt McCoy, Cheena Pazzo and Jeff Broermann.

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March 1 — The Black & White Ball Benefits Junior League of Tulsa. Visit www.jltulsa.org. March 1 — Circle of Honor Benefits Tulsa City-County Library’s Indian Resource Center. Visit www.tulsalibrary.org. March 1 — Craft Coffee Crawl Benefits Volunteer Tulsa. Visit www.volunteertulsa.org. March 1 — Gospel, Grits & Gershwin Benefits students of Booker T. Washington High School. Visit www.btwfoundation.net. March 1 — Sip for Sight 2014 Benefits Prevent Blindness Oklahoma. Visit www.preventblindness.org. March 1-2 — NatureWorks Art Show Benefits NatureWorks. Visit www.natureworks.org. March 3 — Kingpins for Kids Benefits Operation Aware. Visit www.operationaware.org. March 4 — Mardi Gras Pancake Event Benefits Northeast Active

March 6 — Memory Gala Benefits Alzheimer’s Association. Visit www.memorygala.org.

March 13 — Quinn/Rucker Meals on Wheels “Keeping ‘em in the Green”: an Event Full of Irish Spirit Benefits Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa. Visit www.mowinthegreen.org.

March 8 — Dream Builders’ Gala: “Home Was Not Built in a Day” Benefits Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.tulsahabitat.org.

March 15 — St. Patrick’s Day Run in Brookside Benefits Special Olympics Oklahoma. Visit www.sook.org.

March 8 — Fur Ball: “Tails of the Wild, Wild West” Benefits Oklahoma Alliance for Animals. Visit www.animalallianceok.org.

March 20 — Absolutely Incredible Kid Day Benefits Camp Fire. Visit www.tulsacampfire.org.

Timers (NEATs). Visit www.neatstulsa.org.

March 8 — Red Ribbon Gala Benefits Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Visit www.tulsacares.org.

March 22 — The Garden Party Benefits The Little Light House. Visit www.littlelighthouse.org.

March 8 — Tulsa Opera Ball Benefits Tulsa Opera. Visit www.tulsaopera.com.

March 27-28 — Abersons & Friends Warehouse Sale Benefits Family & Children’s Services. Visit www.fcsok.org.

March 9 — Souper Sunday “Green Eggs and Ham” Benefits Total Source for Hearing-loss & Access. Visit www.tsha.cc.

March 28 — Celebrate Life 2014 Benefits Crisis Pregnancy Outreach. Visit www.cpotulsa.org.

March 13 — Oysters & Ale Benefits Hospice of Green Country. Visit www.hospiceofgreencountry.org.

March 29 — Adopt a Little Okie Benefits Oklahoma Alliance for Animals. Visit www.animalallianceok.org.

March 29 — Army of Stars Benefits Sand Springs Boys & Girls Clubs. Visit www.uss.salvationarmy.org. March 29 — Live from the Red Carpet: Mizel Goes Hollywood Benefits the Mizel Scholarship Fund and Parent Teacher Organization. Visit www.mizelschool.org. March 29 — Wine, Women & Shoes: “Fashion the Future” Benefits YWCA. Visit www.ywcatulsa.org. March 30 — CAN Superhero Challenge: “Everyone Can Be a Kid Again” Benefits Child Abuse Network. Visit www.childabusenetwork.org.

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Co-chair, Tulsa Opera Ball; board president, Tulsa Opera Nonprofit: Tulsa Opera Inc. Tulsa Opera mission: To enrich the quality of life in Oklahoma and surrounding states through high-quality professional opera performances and to cultivate awareness, understanding and enjoyment of classical music through extensive outreach and innovative educational programs. Hart’s involvement with Tulsa Opera: 1995-2010, soprano, chorus president and board vice president; 2013-present, board president Tell us about your involvement with the Tulsa Opera Ball. I’ve always loved opera since I was a little girl. My mother was a trained singer and had a voice of celestial beauty, which inspired me tremendously. When I moved to Tulsa, I auditioned for the opera, and sang in the chorus from 1995-2009, performing in many, many gorgeous productions. Now my daughter Julia is a Debutante, and I am Opera board president, so I guess you could say we’re all in. We have 29 outstanding and talented Debutantes and Squires this year, a group of accomplished scholars, athletes, artists and community activists from a variety of area schools. Our theme is “O Souvenirs Chéris” from Act I of the opera “Carmen,” where Don José and Micaela sing their beautiful duet with the words, “O cherished memories, you fill our hearts with strength and courage.”

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The Hart family: Becca, Richard, Alvina, Tommy and Julia, a 2014 Opera Ball Debutante We felt this was very appropriate for our seniors as they head into their next lives in college and beyond — that they take the love and strength of Tulsa with them wherever they go. March 8 — 54th annual Tulsa Opera Ball 6 p.m. Mayo Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 115 W. Fifth St. Dinner, live entertainment and presentation of 2014 Debutantes and Squires; by invitation only. $500. Benefits Tulsa Opera Inc. Visit www.tulsaopera.com, or contact Richard Koenig, director of development and donor relations, rkoenig@tulsaopera.com, to request an invitation.

OUT & ABOUT

People, places and events

Heart Ball The 43rd annual Heart Ball was Feb. 1 at the Exchange Center at Expo Square. The presentation of area high school sophomores as “Sweethearts and Mavericks” included Bennett Hughes, center, a 2014 Maverick and son of event co-chairs Dave and Michele Hughes.

American Theatre Company Celebrating its 44th season, the American Theatre Company’s “Hot Fun in the Wintertime” annual gala was hosted at the organization’s new facility at 308 S. Lansing Ave. in downtown’s East Village. The event honored Tulsa city councilor and downtown businessman Blake Ewing. Also honored were Paddy and Bill Harwell, who received the first ATC Patrons for Life Award. Pictured are Blake and Julie Ewing with fellow City Councilor G.T. and Susan Bynum.

Beams of Hope An initiative to raise money for the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless, Beams of Hope held an open house for a newly constructed home in south Tulsa designed by W Design. A portion of proceeds from the home’s sale will be donated to the organization. Pictured at the event are Esther Moran; Roberto Moran, W Design; Carlos Galan; and Sharla Galan, McGraw Realtors.

Oklahoma State Home Builders Association More than 100 homebuilders and associates joined other industry leaders representing the 2,400-member statewide organization to honor the state’s top associate and builder Jan. 10 at the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association Event Center. Among them were Tulsa HBA President Brandon Jackson, left, and immediate past president of the Tulsa group, Jeff Smith, right. Gov. Mary Fallin gave the keynote address, pictured here with her husband, Wade Christensen.

Oklahoma Alliance for Animals Event chairs Emily and Greg Bollinger and Juley Roffers and Jim Langdon are planning the ninth annual Fur Ball: “Tails of the Wild, Wild West.” The March 8 event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel benefits the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals.

Rooftop Rendezvous Young professionals and DVIS supporters gathered Jan. 30 for Rooftop Rendezvous at The Summit. The event, which was hosted by DVIS’ associate board, supported the organization’s legal program. Pictured are Scott McCoy, Mandy Clinton, Cassie Reese and Joey Wignarajah.

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THE CULTURIST

The best of local arts and culture

Parlor tricks

Nicole Vance and Jason Watts co-founded the Comedy Parlor in November 2013.

Downtown is getting funnier by the minute, thanks to a new comedy theater, the Comedy Parlor, at 328 E. First St., next to El Guapo’s Cantina. On any night, Thursday through Sunday, you can now venture into the Blue Dome District to see a local improv troupe, a singing comedian from Arkansas or a first-time stand-up comic take the stage. In the mix of guest comedians, newbies and other funny men and women are co-founders Jason Watts and Nicole Vance, who both hail from Heller Theatre’s Laughing Matter Improv and have been planning the Comedy Parlor’s operations for three years. With a plethora of talent and a 2,000-square-foot venue for performances, Watts and Vance opened the Parlor’s doors Nov. 1. Watts says he’s happy to have found the location. “We had to up our game (to include stand-up comedy) to be here, to broaden our base,” he says. “It’s another type of attraction that was needed in the district.” “Either this or Jell-O wrestling,” adds Jeff Brown, host of the Blue Late Special Talk Show, a monthly Comedy Parlor show for adults 18 and older that leans toward the absurd, he says. But the Parlor isn’t your average comedy club. “Since we have the distinction of being (a) comedy theater, we will also bring in more shows designed for kids,” Watts says. The Parlor offers adult and teen classes in improv, acting and sketch writing. The sketch-writing class is taught by comedy pros Toby Morton and Peter Bedgood. Morton has written for and voiced the animated TV show “South Park,” has written for Fox’s MADtv and has contributed to scripted projects for Warner Brothers Pictures and Disney. He came to Oklahoma in 2012 to visit family after a yearlong comedy tour abroad. “(I) hooked up with Retrospec Films to produce my comedy series, ‘It’s Just Brunch,’” Morton says. “Through Retrospec Films, I met Peter (Bedgood), and we’ve been writing together for the past six months.” Bedgood is an illustrator and actor, who has worked as a character designer and writer for the movie “Hoodwinked!” His acting credits include “The Rock n’ Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher.” Lately he opens for headliners at the Parlor in addition to teaching. By the time students are done with his and Morton’s eight-week class, he says they can perform pieces they wrote themselves. “We can get people to perform who haven’t before,” says Bedgood, who introduced Morton and Watts. “I am really looking forward to doing what I can to help get the Comedy Parlor off the ground,” Morton adds. “The location is perfect, and there’s so much talent around Tulsa that I’m hoping more people take notice of the Parlor.” tþ Need a good laugh? Check out Crayons Improv at 7:30 p.m., March 14, at the Parlor, or the Blue Late Special Talk Show, which starts at 10:30 p.m., March 1 and 29. Tickets are $10 per showing at www.comedyparlor.com or at the door.

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Kendra Blevins is a freelance writer who enjoys playwriting, community theater, traveling and reading.

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ALSO THIS MONTH Red Dirt Reggae Diffident Rebel plays original songs in the Americana genre, but with a red dirt twist. The band’s singer-songwriter Paul Rossler calls the style “red dirt reggae” — also the name of Rebel’s first album — because reggae beats or rhythms have been applied to red dirt songwriting. The album’s songs were inspired by experiences or events in or around Tulsa, and there’s a story behind each one, Rossler says. 7 p.m., March 7, at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 5 S. Boston Ave. $10. Visit www.okjazz.org. Unscripted Play A project of artists Sarah McKemie and Ieke Trinks, Unscripted Play encourages us to transform our daily routines. Trinks and McKemie reframe everyday environments and experiences, playfully straddling the boundary between art and life using multimedia. Through March 9 at the Arts & Humanities Hardesty Arts Center, 101 E. Archer St. Free and open to the public. Visit www.ahct.org.

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What’s happening in the local music scene

Siblings soar by JARROD GOLLIHARE

Brothers and musicians Joseph, Jacob, Jonny and Jeremy Wright

The Wright Brothers are a prime example. By all accounts, you’d think this group of talented, tightknit, multi-instrumental Tulsa siblings from a musical household would have formed their pop-rock combo a long, long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away.) In fact, the eldest three members — Jonny, Jacob and Joseph Wright — have been writing, recording and playing music since the early 2000s, just not always together. They each spent years in and out of various musical projects before finally deciding in 2005 to form their own band, subsequently playing shows around town under the names GloSoul and Lightworks. It would be another few years, however, until youngest brother Jeremy completed their lineup and the quartet changed their moniker to The Wright Brothers. By that point, the band members had already embarked on a lengthy period of writing and recording at their home studio, working on what would become their transcendently beautiful, six-song debut EP, “You, Me and the Universe,” which they finally released in December 2012. As it turns out, the wait was certainly worth the end result. “You, Me and the Universe” is nothing short of a sonic tourde-force, perfectly capturing the band’s layered, complex, prog-rock-inspired “space/rock-dream/pop” sound. “When Jeremy joined the band, it just seemed like a no-brainer that we call ourselves The Wright Brothers — that’s just who we are,” Jonny says. “We also think it’s very fitting musically. We love the concept of flight. We’re pretty obsessed with space and the cosmos and often describe our music as ‘soaring.’” As for why the process of recording their EP took more than two years to complete, the answer is simple: the band is prolific ... and meticulous.

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“We literally had dozens and dozens of songs we needed to get out of our heads,” Jonny says. “After we had a good collection of demos recorded, we decided to pick five or six songs and make a fully produced EP.” He says that from the beginning the band put a premium on composing and creativity over live shows, shutting themselves away in the studio until their debut was complete. “Our approach is definitely a lot different than most bands in that respect,” Jonny says. “Most bands focus on gigging all the time ... a lot of their songs are written that way. It’s the blues or jazz way of doing things ... playing three to four nights a week and developing your craft and process that way. “We have more of a classical process: we spend a lot of time working on composing, writing and arranging, subsequently recording it. Then we debut it live.” The band’s strategy seems to be working. Appropriately enough, they debuted “You, Me and the Universe” at the Center of the Universe festival this past July and have since gone on to play numerous shows around town to rapturous response, even placing first at the Guts Church Talent Showcase in 2013. “We really love playing this stuff live, and the response has been great,” Jonny says. “I think people are not only impressed with the scope of it, but also the fact that it’s four brothers who are creating this style of music.” tþ

Jarrod Gollihare is a freelance writer and one-third of Tulsa power-pop group Admiral Twin. He’s also a music producer and a painter of odd things. He claims to be the true king of Prussia, but no one believes him.

3/7 Switchfoot, Brady Theater San Diego-based alternative combo Switchfoot brings its big, hooky, diversely original pop-rock sound to the stage of the Brady Theater, 105 W. M.B. Brady St. Citing an array of influences from U2 to Johnny Cash to Miles Davis to Stevie Ray Vaughan, the band’s current release, “Fading West,” is actually the soundtrack to a surf documentary the band released in 2013. Special guests Kopecky Family Band will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. 3/15 St. Vincent, Cain’s Ballroom Fans of dark smart-pop specialist St. Vincent won’t want to miss her appearance at Cain’s. Tulsa-born St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) is touring in support of her latest release, a critically lauded, self-titled, 11-song collection considered by some to be her most lyrically sophisticated and musically diverse collection to date. The album meshes distorted, aggressive electric guitars and bold vocal and synthesizer arrangements on top of a relentless rhythm section. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show begins at 7:30.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Check out Jarrod Gollihare’s own self-produced solo project and recently released EP, “The House of Jed.” He describes it as “uptempo alterna-pop-rock ditties about pretty girls, liars, comet strikes, psychopaths and the end of the world.” Find it on iTunes, Amazon.com and Bandcamp.com.

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Tennessee queen by HEATHER KOONTZ

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social stigmas surrounding these illnesses, and I want to help liberate these people,” she says. Bullard, who had little previous acting experience, was approached in 2012 for casting in ABC’s “Nashville.” She was chosen for her musical abilities and was cast as acoustic guitarist and background vocalist for Hayden Panettiere’s character, Juliette Barnes. “Being on ‘Nashville’ is a blast and something I never planned on doing,” Bullard says. “The other band members have become some of my best friends. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing show.” Though now a Nashville resident, Bullard says she misses a lot about her home state. “I wouldn’t have traded growing up in northeastern Oklahoma for anything in this world,” she says. “The people are so kind, helpful and loving. Plus, you just can’t beat an Oklahoma starry night.” For those looking to break into the performance industry, Bullard advises them to have a little faith. “I am a firm believer that the Lord will connect the dots in our lives,” she says. “This is a crazy industry, and fame is not something to be taken lightly. I’ve always said I don’t want fame and fortune if that is not God’s will for my life.” Additionally, Bullard says, be willing to take every opportunity presented and don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. “As cliché as it might sound, it truly

Oklahoman Kaileigh Bullard is making a name for herself in Nashville’s music scene and on primetime television.

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Oklahoma’s own Kaileigh Bullard is achieving her dreams in Nashville — both in the city, as Miss Nashville, and on the hit ABC drama of the same name. Born in Tulsa, Bullard grew up in Wagoner, Okla., before moving to Tennessee’s capital in 2008 to attend Belmont University and pursue her dream of singing country music. After graduation, she gained recognition through internships at companies including Broken Bow Records and Universal Music Group before her big TV break. A performer since age 3, Bullard is no stranger to the stage. In addition to singing, she is a dancer and accomplished player of the piano, fiddle and guitar. In 1997 and 2000, Bullard was awarded the title of American Kids’ National Champion Clogger and performed numerous shows at Silver Dollar City in Branson. “I have always loved being able to share my gifts with others and hopefully bring them some kind of joy,” the sugary sweet Bullard says. In addition to acting and performing, Bullard served as Oklahoma’s Junior Miss in 2008 and was crowned Miss Nashville 2014. During her reign as Miss Nashville, Bullard will promote The Children’s Miracle Network and her official platform, Crohn’s disease and colitis awareness. She chose the platform after her brother Kolton was diagnosed with a severe case of ulcerative colitis at age 13. “Walking with my brother throughout his fight has really shown me the

is all about the journey. If you have a dream, chase it. You might just end up exactly where you’re supposed to be.” Bullard is planning an August benefit at Nashville’s The Listening Room to raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and will compete in the Miss Tennessee pageant in June. She will continue to appear on “Nashville” and hopes to travel with her band in the near future. Visit www.kaileighbullard.com for updates on Bullard’s career and performances. tþ

Catch Bullard on “Nashville” at 9 p.m., Wednesdays, on ABC.

Heather Koontz is a graduate of The University of Tulsa’s Film Studies program. She enjoys spending time with her Westie and French bulldog, as well as remodeling her 100-year-old home with her husband, Byron.

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ACTS OF ABSENCE ACTS OF ABSENCE is an evening of dance, music and digital media performance that explores notions of absence and vast space reminiscent of movement on a prairie landscape. The cluster of dance works within the frame of Acts of Absence, choreographed and performed by Sarah Gamblin and the Big Rig Dance Collective, will explore a range of physicality, from the sparse and subtle to the extremely athletic. The award-winning Hentai Improvising Orchestra will provide a rich accompaniment of original sound and music. All of the artists in this project share a deep expertise in improvised performance and sophisticated methods of creating spontaneous choreography and music, ranging from open to highly refined structures. These performances are part of Living Arts’ New Genre Festival. March 7-8 at 8 p.m. L I D D Y D O E N G E S T H E AT R E Tickets are $15; $10 for Living Arts members and students.

THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall is a gripping fictional depiction of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King (Justin Daniels) retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger (Sonya

Rochelle Wallace) arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.

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show’s three-week creative period, along with subsequent events leading up to the show’s production.

[TITLE OF SHOW] [title of show]* chronicles its own creation as an entry in the 2004 New York Musical Theatre Festival. It follows the struggles of the author (Hunter Bell), composer/lyricist (Jeff Bowen) and their two actress friends during the

February 28 and March 1, 7, 8 at 8 p.m. C H A R L E S E . N O R M A N T H E AT R E Tickets are $20; $15 for students and seniors. For mature audiences

March 7-8, 13-15 at 8 p.m. March 9 at 2 p.m. J O H N H . W I L L I A M S T H E AT R E *[title of show] is the name of the play.

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ENTERTAINMENT TO APPLAUD

MIA FARROW

March 14 at 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL Tickets are sold by subscription TulsaTownHall.com or 918-749-5965

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A FEW GOOD MEN

FLIPSIDE: THE PATTI PAGE STORY ENJOY a musical about Oklahoma’s own Clara Ann Fowler, who became the best-selling female artist of the 1950s as “The Singing Rage, Miss Patti Page.” Written by Greg White of the University of Central Oklahoma, Flipside is based on personal interviews with Page and features 28 of her hits, including “Tennessee Waltz” and “Mocking Bird Hill.” Page was born in Claremore, graduated from Tulsa’s Webster High School, and in 1997 was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. She died in 2013 at age 85 and was honored that year with a March 16 at 7 p.m. CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. Tickets are $25-$50.

for the murder of one of their platoon members. Written by award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Moneyball, The Newsroom) this play explores what it means to have honor, dignity and humanity in an increasingly complex world. Directed by Jarrod Kopp, cast members include Brian Rattlingourd as Colonel Jessup and Brittany Boyer as Lieutenant Commander JoAnne Galloway.

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ELIAS STRING QUARTET

March 21-22, 27-29 at 8 p.m. March 23, 30 at 2 p.m. LIDDY DOE NGE S T H E AT R E Tickets are $18; $14 for students and seniors.

Benjamin Ealovega

Steven Michael Hall

MILITARY LAWYERS uncover a high-level conspiracy when a rookie Navy lawyer (Mitch Adams) is assigned to defend two Marines (Daniel Fugatt and Cassidy Begnoche) who are on trial

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Wendy Mutz

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March 23 at 3 p.m. J O H N H . W I L L I A M S T H E AT R E Tickets are $25; $5 for students.

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DUAL RAGTIME PIANO: BRYAN WRIGHT AND DALTON RIDENHOUR BRYAN WRIGHT was the 2013 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation’s Artist in Residence. Classically trained, he now specializes in ragtime and early jazz piano styles. Wright has performed and lectured on ragtime across the United States and abroad and has released two full-length solo CDs. He holds degrees in Bryan Wright

historical musicology from the College of William and Mary and the University of Pittsburgh. Dalton Ridenhour first performed at the Scott Joplin Festival when he was nine. For the next eight years, he was a featured performer at many ragtime festivals around the country. He earned degrees from Berklee College of Music and the Eastman School of Music. He now lives in New York City, where he performs regularly with numerous jazz, indie rock and funk bands. March 25 at 7 p.m. J O H N H . W I L L I A M S T H E AT R E Tickets are $25; $5 for students.

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THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE A TINY SNAIL longs to see the world, so she hitches a ride on the tail of a giant humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, encountering sharks and penguins, icebergs and volcanoes. But when the whale gets beached, how will the tiny snail save him? This Tall Stories of London production is based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, which won the 2004 Early Years Award for the best pre-school book, the 2005 Blue Peter Award for Best Book to Read Aloud, and the 2007 Giverny Award for Best Science Picture Book. The show features storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for everyone aged four and up. March 28 at 7 p.m. March 29 at 11 a.m. J O H N H . W I L L I A M S T H E AT R E Tickets are $10.

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AN EVENING WITH KATHRYN STOCKETT, AUTHOR OF ‘THE HELP’

Kem Lee

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March 27 at 7 p.m. CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL Tickets are $10.

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MAXWELL STREET KLEZMER BAND

CHICAGO-BASED Maxwell Street is one of the Midwest’s most popular klezmer bands. Rooted in Jewish and Eastern European folk music, klezmer has been adapted to American tastes to create an organic fusion of everything from Russian dances to Hungarian gypsy bravado blended with Dixieland, jazz, swing and rumba. Audiences of all backgrounds are delighted by Maxwell Street’s high-energy performances that bring the optimism, pathos, irony, zest for life, and unique humor of the American Jewish immigrant to the modern stage. March 30 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. J O H N H . W I L L I A M S T H E AT R E Tickets are $10.

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Courtesy of Beryl Ford Collection/Tulsa City-County Library

Flashback

Rupp’s Barbershop and Pool Hall, pictured in 1915, was an early downtown Tulsa business.

Billiards and barbers

by MORGAN PHILLIPS

Corner pocket ... and a little off the top, please. For a Tulsa man in 1915, Rupp’s Barbershop and Pool Hall was the place to spend an afternoon. Located on the east side of South Main Street between First and Second streets, according to Beryl Ford Collection records, the shop was like many of the era that invited customers to couple a haircut or shave with a game or two of pool. (And don’t forget to fill your pipe or buy a cigar at the front desk.) In a 2008 blog post, Tulsan Brett McKay of “The Art of Manliness” described the glory days of the neighborhood barbershop: “The 1880s to the 1940s were the golden age for barbershops. During this time, men socialized in all-male

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hangouts, and barbershops rivaled saloons in popularity. Visiting the barbershop was a weekly, and sometimes daily habit. Men would stop in not only for a haircut and a shave, but also to fraternize with friends and chew the fat.” Little is known about the proprietor of the barbershop/pool hall, though he was likely William A. Rupp, an Ohio native and son of German immigrants, says Ian Swart, Tulsa Historical Society archivist. The pool hall operated into the 1920s and Swart says it appears to have moved at least once — into the basement of the Daniel Building, formerly located at East Third Street and South Boston Avenue. tþ

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