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Lifetime of miracles

Since a near-drowning accident at age 6, Paul Phariss has overcome a lifetime of obstacles to help others do the same. by JUDY LANGDON

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Dr. Steve Tiger, superintendent and CEO of Tulsa Technology Center by JIM MYERS MORGAN

AHHA Moment

The recently opened Hardesty Arts Center is the crown jewel of Tulsa’s Brady Arts District renaissance. by NELLIE KELLY

Beyond the schoolyard

Bullying is a growing issue for schools and students across the country, but some Tulsa groups are exploring it as a community problem requiring collaborative solutions. by JANE ZEMEL

Food for the soul Norman artist Heather Clark Hilliard’s “Wrapped Rabbit: Zuni, Luna, Clover, Mocha, Moxie” is on display at the Hardesty Arts Center gallery through Feb. 16.

Sentimental and satisfying, comfort food is the perfect indulgence for a cold winter day in Tulsa. by JUDY ALLEN

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13 Standing in the gap Now in a new building, The San Miguel School is keeping Tulsa teens safe, secure and academically on track. 16 Passions A Tulsa transplant is changing lives through male mentorship. 18 Desktop A look at the office of Sherry Setters, director of community relations, The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges 20 What it’s like The Tulsa 66ers welcome a new head coach with international experience. 22 Storefront The art of helping Tulsans look nice has spanned six decades at Mac’s Cleaners. 24 Roots Jewelry designer and boutique owner Merideth Jackson 26 Everyday stories Meet Tulsa’s own piano man, Bill Miller. 28 Locker room Scottish runner Chris O’Hare is The University of Tulsa’s first national track champion. 30 Not so long ago Who’s he? 32 At large Armed and petrified

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89 Well seated Six designers offer their takes on this year’s blank slate, a chair. 96 My perfect weekend Molly Martin, co-owner, Antoinette Baking Co. 100 Table talk Cooking comfort food in Tulsa 101 Wine Super Tuscans blend diverse grapes with the romance of Italy. 103 Health The Best Doctors in America® list includes the most respected specialists and outstanding primary care physicians in Tulsa and the nation.

Agenda 133 Fish fight More than 50 anglers will compete Feb. 22-24 for the ultimate bassfishing prize. 134 Agenda This month’s standout events 136 Out & about See and be seen. 139 Benefits Fundraisers and fun happenings 142 Artist in residence Tulsa’s spicy jazz queen, Olivia Duhon 144 The culturist RAW artists Tulsa showcases a variety of genres. 146 Tulsa sound Independent record label owners Mark Kuykendall and Lindsey Neal Kuykendall 148 Worth reading A roundup of local authors’ work 152 The last word Are we there yet?

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Dr. Charles McEntee on his lifelong study of one of nature’s most amazing systems, working with the most advanced coronary equipment and what it feels like to save someone’s life. What changes have you seen in cardiology over the past several years? In the 1970s, cardiology primarily involved bypass surgery. That was before angioplasty had been developed and widely recognized as a heart attack intervention procedure. Today, angioplasty offers a highly effective and much less invasive means of restoring blood and oxygen flow to the heart. What is the most rewarding aspect of being a cardiologist? Saving someone’s life, of course, is the most rewarding. When we are able to quickly open a blocked artery, the patient feels immediate relief. That is wonderful to see. All doctors thrive on improving the health of people in their care—that is why most of us choose to become doctors. For cardiologists, that improvement is often instant and dramatic. What inspired you to become a cardiologist? The human heart has always fascinated me. This centerpiece of an amazing system beats an astounding 110,000 times per day. No machine can match that performance. The heart is so complex and yet so efficient. The opportunity to help people get better and to study the heart made choosing a career path simple.

What advancements do you see coming in interventional cardiology? This is a very exciting time in one of the most innovative fields of medical science. New types of coronary stents are being developed every day. New procedures and medicines, such as high dose statins to shrink existing arterial plaque and prevent future buildup, are constantly improving. The rate of advancements in this field is truly amazing. What sets the Heart Hospital at Saint Francis apart? There are two things. First is our ability to respond quickly. That is essential when a patient is having a heart attack. With blood flow interrupted and oxygen supply stopped, the heart muscle begins to deteriorate. Secondly, doctors and cardiology teams here are provided with the very latest and most advanced equipment. Any new technical development that might prove beneficial to patients is quickly obtained and utilized.

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The story behind the story On Tulsans overcoming the odds — JUDY LANGDON

Cauthron indulges in his favorite comfort food at Phoenix Café.

ne of my New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier. No more processed foods. Fewer grains. Less sugar. Stuff like that. So far I’ve been doing OK, and I feel great. But if this new dietary direction is going to be a genuine lifestyle change — if it’s really going to last — some allowances for cheating must be made. Life is too short to completely cut out things that bring one joy. Maybe if I had lived my entire life without biting into a freshly toasted bagel with cream cheese, I could go on living without it forever. But I have been to that particular mountaintop. I have reveled in its glory. Having done that, to imagine living the rest of my life without ever biting into another freshly toasted bagel with cream cheese is simply unrealistic. I love it too much. To me, that is the very definition of comfort food: It’s delicious. It’s probably not something you should eat every day. But it’s your favorite, and when you crave it, absolutely nothing else will do. As we languish in winter’s last throes, what better time to bundle up and indulge in the foods and dishes we love most? Calories be damned! In that spirit, Judy Allen has rounded up her favorite soulsoothing dishes from Tulsa restaurants — from mac and cheese to coconut cream pie and every delectable dish in between — into one handy guide (p. 56). But before you slip into a food coma, check out our feature on the Brady Arts District’s newest addition, the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa’s Hardesty Arts Center, an iconic new building that will anchor the district’s artistic and cultural offerings (p. 44). We also take a closer look at the growing epidemic of school bullying, how it has changed in the digital age, its prevalence in Tulsa, and what we as a community can do to combat it (p. 50). Finally, meet Paul Phariss (p. 36) and be inspired by his lifelong journey to help others overcome the obstacles he has battled since a childhood tragedy nearly took his life. With that, I invite you to curl up on the couch with a freshly toasted bagel with cream cheese (or, of course, your own comfort food of choice) and enjoy this latewinter edition of TulsaPeople. And for all those with healthy-eating resolutions for 2013: Happy cheating! tþ

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As a journalist, I have always been intrigued with how people with emotional and learning disabilities cope with everyday tasks, considering the effort and time necessary for many to accomplish what others take for granted. Perhaps it’s because in elementary school through college I also struggled with learning disabilities, so I know that frustration firsthand. For a child or an adult, having a learning disability can be humiliating, embarrassing and intimidating. So, that is why, during the summer of 2012, after 20 years of writing at TulsaPeople, I decided to tackle my brainchild quarterly feature, “Overcoming the Odds.” My series debuted in September with a feature on Carrie Mason, who became paralyzed from the neck down at age 20 and today helps people with disabilities maintain their independence. Next my brother, Publisher Jim Langdon, presented my second “Odds” assignment: interview Paul Phariss, a Tulsa native who sustained brain injuries in a near-

drowning accident when he was just 6 years old. A major symptom from that event more than 50 years ago left Phariss unable to read. He, too, was taunted, teased and bullied, experiences with which I could relate. I met with Phariss and his wife, Susan Bello, in December at their home in Mounds, where they also run Brain Fitness Strategies, a program for youth and adults with a range of learning conditions. I was in awe of how easily the visit with them went; although I came prepared with questions, halfway through I took off my writer’s hat and put away my notepad. The interview proceeded as if we were old friends. Driving back to Tulsa later that afternoon, I had a lump in my throat thinking about the hurdles Phariss has faced and how they have led him and Bello to help people with similar challenges succeed in life. They do so with a powerful message Phariss knows well: “Yes, you can do this … because I can do this.”

On the evolution and end of bullying — JANE ZEMEL My younger daughter loved riding the school bus. It gave her a big jump on the day — allowing her to meet with friends earlier and start her many conversations sooner. That’s why it was especially sad to learn that, for students who are the targets of bullying, the bus experience is an exercise in fear and anxiety, a ride into the unknown. And from there, their day goes downhill. When did kids get so mean? Certainly bullying was around when I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. But it wasn’t lethal. No one was armed (with anything more than fists and sharp tongues), and no one committed suicide over it. Has growing up gotten more complicated? Are our kids’ lives too accessible? Have texting, email, cell phones,

Twitter and Facebook given bullying a 24-hour cycle? Is every stupid thing one kid does to another considered bullying? How does bullying impact a student’s learning experience? So many questions. Still, the most important one is, “What can we do about bullying — as a society and as a community?” This story shows readers what parents, teachers, administrators, social service agencies, legislators and adults who witness bullying can do to increase awareness, prevention, intervention and accountability. Although big strides have been made, giant leaps are still needed to change attitudes and behaviors — so every student can ride the school bus looking forward to a day of learning.

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NEWS ✻ PEOPLE ✻ OPINIONS Brothers Luis and Irvin Roacho are students at The San Miguel School of Tulsa in the Kendall-Whittier neighborhood. Their sister, Karla, is a San Miguel graduate and attends Oklahoma State UniversityOkmulgee. Karla is the first person in her family to receive her high school diploma.

Standing in the gap Now in a new building, The San Miguel School is keeping Tulsa teens safe, secure and academically on track.

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Joe O’Connor, San Miguel president and CEO, says the private middle school caters to area children who “might fall through the cracks.”

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local middle school is standing in the gap for a small group of Tulsa teens who might otherwise become high school dropouts. As an independent 501(c)(3), The San Miguel School of Tulsa offers a private sixth through eighth grade education to 76 students in the Kendall-Whittier neighborhood. “We are looking for kids who might fall through the cracks,” says Joe O’Connor, president and CEO of San Miguel. Most students who come to San Miguel are, on average, two years behind in school. They are recommended by a principal or counselor who feels they would fall even further behind at a regular public school. Karla Roacho was one of those kids. Today, she is majoring in visual communications at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. After graduating from San Miguel in 2008, she went on to Bishop Kelley High School. Like nearly 100 percent of San Miguel students, Roacho is the first in her family to receive her high school diploma. Now, her two younger brothers are San Miguel students. “I always hoped they’d go to San Miguel,” she says, “but I didn’t have to tell them they should. They told me they want to follow (in) my footsteps.” Since opening in 2004, 125 San Miguel students have completed eighth grade and moved on to local public and private high schools. Twenty students, representing the first two classes of San Miguel graduates, are now enrolled in college. O’Connor describes the mission of San Miguel simply: “Using education, we want to help those who are struggling find a better life.” The school’s founder is Curt Adams, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma and a senior research scientist with the Oklahoma Center for Educational Policy. A former counselor at Bishop Kelley High School, Adams conducted an extensive study during his Ph.D. research on the plausibility of creating a school such as San Miguel in the Kendall-Whittier area.

“Using education, we want to help those who are struggling find a better life.” — Joe O’Connor Adams began San Miguel after he determined the neighborhood had more children than the area schools could serve. He remains on the school’s advisory board. When San Miguel opened, “(Adams) had one class of sixth graders,” O’Connor recalls. “He drove around in his van to pick them up. He taught. He made lunch. He did everything.” Until 2012, San Miguel was operating out of Catholic Charities buildings near the cross-section of East Admiral Place and North Atlanta Avenue. The playground was a parking lot, and it wasn’t fooling anyone. “Kids were always getting banged up (from falling down on the concrete),” O’Connor says. But on Aug. 27, the first day of school, San Miguel students entered the doors of the school’s new building located at 2444 E. Admiral Blvd. “Now we finally have some grass,” O’Connor says, gesturing around the playground. “We never had a fenced area before. People would

walk through; fast cars drove by. We even had gangs come by and point at some of our kids like, ‘We are looking for you.’ But we haven’t had any of that in the new building.” It took five years to raise money to build the new school. “We went to major funders, grant makers and private donors, as well,” O’Connor says. The newly constructed school building has wide, clean hallways flooded with light from windows near the high ceilings. Each classroom is equipped with a SMARTboard and wired to provide each student with a computer. Two additional buildings were renovated for administration offices. “The school is built for the future,” O’Connor says. “It’s just a matter of raising funds to put computers in every classroom.” Sixth and seventh grade math teacher Claudia Gardner taught for Broken Arrow Public Schools before coming to San Miguel in 2005. She says the San Miguel model

generates a very different teaching atmosphere. The San Miguel teaching model emphasizes smaller class sizes (with approximately 12 students), more opportunity to work individually with students and the development of student-teacher relationships. “We work hard to build relationships with students and their families,” Gardner says. “Teachers give students their cell phone numbers so they can contact us after school for help with homework.” And there are other differences from a typical junior high school. San Miguel school days are long — from 8 a.m.-4:35 p.m. — and the school year runs from August through June, with summer school offered in July. The extended school day and school year are part of San Miguel’s Lasallian curriculum — a tradition of educating the spirit, mind and body of each student with respect for their culture and with expectations for significant growth, achievement and service. However, San Miguel is open to all students, regardless of race, religion, nationality or neighborhood. Since San Miguel students are typically behind in school, the extended school day and school year provide extra time to catch up and offer a more intense program. Students must meet the standards of the federal free lunch program, be recommended by their prior school, and undergo a family interview and standardized testing. San Miguel charges a modest tuition, but in the event a family is unable to pay, parents are given the opportunity to “paint walls, mow grass or use professional skills to help with plumbing or electrical work,” O’Connor says. “We want to build value for education in our families,” he explains. Tuition covers less than 3 percent of the school’s operating costs. The rest of the budget is met by grants and personal donations. According to Roacho, “San Miguel doesn’t deny kids the opportunity to be someone in life” because of economic status. And from where she’s sitting — in a college dorm room on the path to a bright future — that is no small thing. tþ

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Uncommon man

A Tulsa transplant is changing lives through male mentorship. by MARNIE FERNANDEZ

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Dexter Sullivan, center, began The Man to Man Project two years ago as a student at Oral Roberts University. Today he and others, including Mikkel Yearwood, Ibukun“Buki” Olayinka, Darrell Walker, Jeramy Roberts, Solomon Williams and Johann Green, mentor Tulsa boys in middle and high school to help them reach their potential.

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ike many good ideas, this one began around the dinner table. In 2010, Dexter Sullivan, a then-junior at Oral Roberts University, was visiting family in his hometown of Detroit. He was sitting at a restaurant table with his grandfather discussing the untimely death of a childhood friend who had been killed in a gun altercation involving a domestic assault. “As we tried to reconcile what happened with Ishmail, the discussion began to broaden,” Sullivan says. “We talked about the demise of the black man in the community, and the distinct difference between the times that (my grandfather grew up), him now being 77 years old. “From that conversation, we agreed that there were three central things negatively affecting minority males in our urban communities: a lack of leadership, primarily in terms of a male presence in the home and in society; a general lack of overall resources and opportunity; and a disregard for meaningful education.” This discussion birthed the idea of The Man to Man Project, an educational outreach program that creates meaningful relationships to transform and redirect lives. Sullivan began executing the idea as part of a class project during his senior year at ORU, when students were tasked with starting a business or a nonprofit. He says he wanted to use his personal tragedy and his gift as a motivational speaker and leader to work with boys who would benefit from a positive male influence. After months of planning and recruiting volunteers and dollars, Man to Man officially launched in September 2010.

Volunteers work with groups of students once a week during the school year. They help the students with everything from homework to scholarship applications. At the end of this past semester, they celebrated with a pizza party. In just two years, Man to Man is

now working with three Tulsa middle and high schools, with several other partnerships in the works. “We’ve seen some great success stories from our program,” Sullivan says. “One of my favorites was helping the McLain Junior High School football team.”

Earlier that year, several members of the football team were ineligible to play because of lagging grades. In just three weeks, all members were eligible, thanks to the hard work of Man to Man volunteers who helped tutor the players. “They were all capable; they just needed an extra push and a little guidance,” Sullivan says. Sullivan’s class project has now become an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit. He has decided to stay in Tulsa and continue to help it grow. “It started out as very organic, as I used my friends and community partners to become volunteers, and it has grown from there,” he says. The program has several partnering organizations — such as the Tulsa County Mentorship Coalition, Launch Ministries and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tulsa — that help refer students to Sullivan’s program and provide resources. “We are ready to take the next step,” Sullivan says. “We are hoping to raise funds to hire another staff person who can run the programs and allow Man to Man to continue to help even more boys reach their potential.” tþ

For more information on volunteering or donating, visit www.themantomanproject.com, or call 918-928-7989.

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Inside a Tulsan’s office

Sherry Setters Director of community relations, The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges by ASHLEY ANTLE

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Setters’ heart lamp is one of her favorite pieces.

Created by one of The Center’s members, Setters bought this stained glass piece at the organization’s annual Holiday Mart.

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t’s easy to find Sherry Setters’ office at The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges. Just follow the hearts. They adorn her office door and just about every inch of her desk and walls. She even has a custom heart-shaped decal on her PT Cruiser. Having a February birthday makes it easy to find the lovethemed collectibles she has amassed over many years. “It just started with a couple of things,” Setters explains. “Once my family and friends found out I liked hearts, it grew even more. I still have people say, ‘Sherry, every time I see a heart I think of you.’” The Center, as it is known by its members and patrons, has a special place in Setters’ own heart. The organization has been helping individuals with disabilities increase their independence and gain new skills since 1957 by providing relational activities such as sports, art, horticulture, computer training, guitar lessons, group social outings and much more. “I love this job so much,” she says. “Not only do I have a wonderful facility to come to and I have my own office to hang all of my crazy hearts and dog pictures, but there’s just so much more than you can touch that you get (from serving our members).” One in three people either have a physical challenge or know someone who does, according to Setters. “Some of the myths that we constantly work to dispel are that you have to be in a wheelchair or scooter to be a member here, or that it’s only for seniors,” Setters says. “One of the benefits The Center has is that we’re not tied to insurance or any governmental agency. To be a member, all you have to have is a medically confirmed physical challenge. It could be obesity, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, a back injury, hip injury, vision loss or hearing loss. There’s a wide range (of physical challenges that we serve).” tþ

“I love whimsy,” Setters says of her unique wall clock. “I’m not a ‘country and crafty’ type of person. I look for odd shapes, and I love color.”

Setters purchased this poster in Miami Beach. She loved the art so much she emailed the French artist, Pierre Marcel, and to her surprise he responded with a personal note. Like this piece, many of her hearts are collected from places across the globe that she or her friends have visited. She has hearts from as far away as Grand Cayman, Rome, Hawaii and Ireland.

Setters’ Christmas tree is adorned with heart ornaments, but since she only uses them once a year, she brought some to the office to display on her window.

A member artist painted this portrait of Setters’ beloved Westie, Sugar. “I must admit, Sugar has stolen my heart,” she says.

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Globetrotter

The Tulsa 66ers welcome a new head coach with international experience. by BRADLEY MORRIS

Why he left Spanish Europeanleague ball: The opportunity that I got from the Oklahoma City Thunder to work in the franchise was something I wanted for a long time. I wanted to come and coach in the United States. This is my opportunity to start a career here. Also — one very important thing — the Tulsa 66ers are under the umbrella of Oklahoma City, and they’re trying to replicate the same system here. That makes my job more interesting and helps me become a better coach. What the differences are between development league and professional ball in America versus across the pond: It’s pretty much the same. I’ve coached in the summer leagues in the U.S. and around Europe. It’s not all that different. My job is to develop players. It’s not a big change. As far as the games, they are a little different because of some rules that are different between the different leagues, but for the most part, basketball is basketball.

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Serbian-born Darko Rajakovic, 33, the new head coach of the Tulsa 66ers, comes to Tulsa after three years coaching in the Spanish European Basketball Association.

The Tulsa 66ers’ regular season runs through April 6. Visit www.tulsa66ers.com for a game schedule.

How his international experience will help our hometown squad: Again, in many ways, basketball is basketball. I think that for me as a coach, we have a unique opportunity here with the Thunder. We get to play the same offensive and defensive systems. Coaching this type of players is challenging but rewarding because their progress is great and you can see it week to week. What he expects for the remainder of the season for the 66ers: For me and for my organization, the most important thing is the development

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arko Rajakovic has a lot of superlatives connected with his name. The Serbian-born coach of the Tulsa 66ers is the first head coach in NBA D-League history not born in North America. He was the youngest coach in the history of Serbian basketball team BC Borak Cacak. And he speaks six languages. All pretty impressive, by anyone’s standards. Rajakovic, 33, takes the reins of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s developmental league team, our own Tulsa 66ers, after spending three years coaching in the Spanish European Basketball Association.

of our players. So, our main focus daily, weekly, for the whole season is how we can help our players become better players and better people. That’s what we’re here for. What he likes about his new home: I love the people in Tulsa. People are very nice and generous and they want to help any way they can. They give help or directions. They’re very nice. Also, I like the food. I think the food in Tulsa is very good. I like to go out to a restaurant a couple of times a week. My favorite is the Ripe Tomato (at East 81st Street and South Har-

vard Avenue). It’s really good food, and the owners are friends of the 66ers and come to watch our games every week. Rajakovic’s goals as the head coach of the Tulsa 66ers: I feel comfortable in Tulsa. I like the city; I like the people; I like my team. I like where we play, and I like my friends. I am only looking to next season. For now ... I’m satisfied coaching in Tulsa. tþ

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Pam Fray purchased Mac’s Cleaners in 1994, but she went to work for the original owner, Field MacMennamy, in 1969 at age 15.

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ulsa native Pam Fray has spent nearly a lifetime working in a business that hasn’t faded over the years. Mac’s Cleaners on East Pine Street still has the same sleek, red neon sign it had when it opened in 1951. It’s a reminder of a time when Tulsa and its culture were picturesque examples of mid-century America. In the 1950s, half the building housed a grocery store; the other half a laundromat. Fray went to work in 1969 for the original Mac’s owner, Field MacMennamy. “(MacMennamy) was the builder of all the houses in this area,” Fray says. “I came (to Mac’s) when I was 15 years old. I have an identical twin, and we were the counter girls.” The second owner, Homer Partridge, bought the cleaners in 1971. “But Homer got sick in the late ’70s, and I started managing the cleaners,” explains Fray, who purchased Mac’s herself in 1994. “They built the expressways, and this place really (was) hurt. People didn’t come down Pine Street like they used to.” Fortunately, Mac’s hung in there. Since the cleaners no longer relied on location for all its traffic, a new business model formed. In the early 1970s, Mac’s began accepting wholesale and contract work, in addition to front-door business. Owned by Karlene Chancellor, Eleventh Street Cleaners at East 11th Street and South Denver Avenue was one of the first Mac’s wholesale clients. “(Karlene) had a pick-up station, and a guy by the name of Mr. Turley in west Tulsa did her clothes,” Fray says. “He was retiring, so that’s where I came in. I started doing her cleaning.” Mac’s cleaned clothes for Eleventh Street Cleaners for more than 30 years, until Chancellor sold the business to Fray in 2003. When it closed about nine years ago, what was left of Eleventh Street Cleaners was brought to the Mac’s location at Pine. That included a dollhouse collection, a side business Chancellor operated as Karlene’s Dollhouses, which Fray inherited. Although Fray says she enjoyed the unusual business, two stores in one location were too much. The dollhouses were recently sold. Mac’s is still growing after more than six decades. The business now has two additional locations in Catoosa and Bixby. Together, the three locations employ 17 people. Mac’s clients include Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa Public Schools, Bixby Public Schools, International Guard and California Cleaners. “My people come in here and become our family as they start using us,” Fray says. “We’re like your beauty operator, and we’re sincere when we say that. No kidding, we want you to look nice.” tþ

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Meredith Jackson Jewelry designer and boutique owner by LAUREN BEACH VITAL STATS: Born and raised in Tulsa until her graduation from Holland Hall in 1996; Tulane University 2000 graduate; moved to North Carolina in 2007; graduated from the Art Institute of Charlotte in 2008.

Is jewelry a difficult business? I am learning every day. I love what I do, and as a creative entrepreneur, starting a small business is tough no matter what you are doing because it is a startup. … I love where I work, the people I work near, the vendors I buy from, and I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else at this point in my life. I am not formally trained in jewelry making and that has meant I have taken classes and apprenticed with people who have been in the industry for years.

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Former Tulsan Meredith Jackson, below, opened a Charlotte, N.C., jewelry boutique in 2012. A self-taught designer, Jackson started her business with at-home trunk shows.

I think anyone can succeed in anything that they care about and work hard at every day. How did you begin selling? I started by doing trunk shows out of my house. Later in 2010 I got a studio to work in and then launched an e-commerce website in 2011. In 2012 I opened a little boutique.

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How did you become interested in jewelry design? I lived in London from 2004 to 2007. I frequently spent Saturday mornings with coffee, combing through the Portobello Market and asking vendors detailed questions about the jewelry they were displaying. I learned about stones for the first time there and enjoyed collecting special pieces I still have today. It wasn’t until I moved to Charlotte in 2007 that I began a hobby in making jewelry. I was beginning to express my creative side for the first time by enrolling in interior design school and starting to make fun, chunky jewelry pieces for myself and my friends. It was a good outlet to channel my energy (and allow me to) work with my hands.

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NOW: 35; has been designing jewelry full time since March 2010; in 2012 opened Meredith A. Jackson Jewelry Design in Charlotte, N.C.

From where do you draw your inspiration for your jewelry designs? My inspiration comes from the stones; I buy what I like and see where it takes me. There is a bit of engineering required, too, but I sort that aspect out after I have spent considerable time determining what I want to work with. Describe your jewelry style. I strive to provide great-looking jewelry at a reasonable price point for women of

all ages. Each piece is pretty unique as I do mostly one-of-a-kind pieces, and I am fortunate in that I have a range of women in their 20s to 70s who gravitate toward and feel comfortable wearing my jewelry. How did your time in Tulsa prepare you for what you’re doing now? I watched my dad build several startups, so I guess that has made me more risk-averse in beginning my own business. Charlotte is very similar to Tulsa in many aspects: the people are Southern and kind, the city is pretty and green, and I have great friends. All of those things have made my transition to building my home here all that much easier. tþ

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orget Billy Joel — Tulsa has its own piano man, and this one makes pianos play again. A third-generation piano repairman of German descent, Bill Miller is following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps running Bill Miller Piano Warehouse, which sells and services pianos of all ages and types. When he was only 3, Miller learned how to take a piano apart. “My job was to learn how to tighten the screws,” Miller says. “When I was 9, the Ford Motor Company came to our school. They heard I could work with pianos, and they blindfolded me and told me if I could take (a piano) apart, put it back together and play a song on it, they’d give me a four-year scholarship.” Miller successfully completed the task and played “Tea for Two.” The scholarship remained unused, however, as it is German tradition for the firstborn to carry

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Bill Miller learned how to take a piano apart at age 3. Today he operates Bill Miller Piano Warehouse, carrying on his family’s piano repair business.

on the family work. Instead Miller enlisted in the Navy, serving as a SEAL in the Korean War. His years in the service would change his life forever. “In 1956, we were in the China Sea and a big wave slammed me against the bulkhead,” Miller says. “My feet were entangled in the ladder. I had a broken back, broken fibula, broken sacrum and three broken ribs. They took me to a hospital in Japan and put me in a cast from my shoulders to the bottom of my legs.” Though doctors said he would never walk again, Miller proved them wrong, working for over a year to be medically released. But his challenges continued when he returned home. “(The injuries) affected my career because no one wanted to hire me because I had a problem,” Miller says. He was able to find work at a Safeway and eventually got a job with American Airlines using skills

he learned in the Navy. He continued to work on pianos throughout this time and in approximately 1970 he finally took over his family business. Fast forward to 2013. What’s business like now? “The biggest challenge we have is finding the right wood to match the original wood in the piano,” he says. “Old wood is hard to find, especially if it has been affected by water damage or fire. It’s a dying trade, so it’s hard finding the kind of material it takes to put (a piano) back together.” His favorite part of the job, however, involves the work of the piano itself — music. Growing up as a piano player has made his work especially poignant. “We bring in pianos that have been ruined in tornadoes and hurricanes and fix them,” he says. “They’re completely destroyed, and when they’re done, we can play a song on them.” tþ

hilbrook Museum of Art has a new claim to fame. It has recently partnered with Google’s trailblazing Art Project to share select artwork with global audiences online. Philbrook is the first institution in the central United States to become part of the alliance, which allows users to visit www.googleart project.com to explore and compare works of art from various collections all over the world. “This open scholarship initiative (providing access to some of the world’s great art regardless of where you live or your education level) enhances our commitment to accessibility and provides a unique platform of engagement with the objects in our care,” says Philbrook Director Rand Suffolk. “We’re certainly honored to be the first institution within the region to partner with the Google Art Project.”

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The Scottish runner is The University of Tulsa’s first national track champion. by DOUG EATON

lthough 5 feet, 8 inches tall, Chris O’Hare could rightfully lay claim to the title of Big Man on Campus at The University of Tulsa. O’Hare’s start-to-finish lead in the mile run at the 2012 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships would certainly entitle him. He is the Golden Hurricane’s first national champion in track and field. However, his unselfish, team-first attitude shines through and takes precedence over any personal glory. As evidence, O’Hare, from Edinburgh, Scotland, dedicated his victory to his mother back home as he claimed the national crown on her birthday. He will graduate in May with a degree in exercise science. O’Hare is preparing to qualify to defend his crown March 8-9 at the 2013 NCAA Indoor Championships at the University of Arkansas. TulsaPeople spoke with him about his journey to Tulsa and his track and field career.

Did you play other sports as a child? Soccer. Where we grew up, it was always football (soccer). How did you end up at TU? When I visited TU, it just had a feeling of being a big family and I really liked the atmosphere. I liked TU’s academic aspects and (Head Coach Steve Gulley’s) philosophy was a really good fit for me. My sister, Olivia, is a

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O’Hare has been a champion since his freshman year. Along with his NCAA title win, here are several of his latest highlights.

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How did you start running? I had an older brother, Ryan, who ran. As many younger brothers, I always thought he was great and I wanted to do whatever he did. I was dying to run in races like he did. Even though I wasn’t yet old enough to compete, we managed to convince the cross-country coach to let me practice. At the first race, I snuck in the race and finished third against much older guys.

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Chris O’Hare competes in the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. freshman, and she is running crosscountry here at TU. What kind of mileage will you cover in a typical week getting ready for the cross-country season? Crosscountry has some really long workouts. Some workouts consist of 10 miles or more, with two miles warmup and two miles of cool-down. Some weeks, I might run 90 miles and some of my teammates may put in as many as 110 miles per week.

What are your plans after college? I am red-shirting the outdoor track season this spring in order to concentrate on (qualifying to compete at) the World Track Championships in August in Moscow. Since I red-shirted crosscountry earlier, I plan to come back and run cross-country and outdoor track next year. Eventually, I would like to get into coaching. tþ

TRACK: JUNIOR YEAR • Named First-Team All-American • Conference-USA indoor champion in both the 800-meter and the mile • Set a school record in the 1,000-meter at the Meyo Invitational • C-USA champion in both the 800- and 1,500-meter • Qualified for the finals in the 1,500-meter at the Outdoor NCAA Championships • Broke the school record in the 1,500-meter at the Payton Jordan Invitational • Named the Division I Indoor Scholar Athlete of the Year for 2012 by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association CROSS-COUNTRY: JUNIOR YEAR • C-USA cross-country individual runnerup, leading TU to the Conference Team Championship • NCAA Midwest Regional Meet individual champion • Finished in 20th place at NCAA Cross Country Championships, leading TU to a seventh-place team finish nationally, the highest in school history • Named Midwest Region Athlete of the Year

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Who’s he? Z by JOHN HAMILL

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This sign on U.S. Highway 75 points east to what was formerly known as Riverside Airport.

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ipping north on U.S. Highway 75, thousands of commuters pass the “RL Jones Jr Airport” sign with an arrow pointing east. Few know who Jones was, much less the company he headed. For “RL Jones Jr” was Richard Lloyd Jones Jr., and Riverside Airport was renamed following his death in 1982 to honor his longtime aviation advocacy. More importantly, he served for many years as the publisher of the Tulsa Tribune, a Tulsa journalism institution that printed its last edition 21 years ago this September. Jones’ reign encompassed the last days of an era when computers had not yet replaced the rat-a-tat-tat of typewriters and newspaper offices looked more like Hollywood sets from “Front Page” than bank loan departments. His colleagues, and Jones himself, could have been sent from Central Casting. Jones, the son of the Trib’s original editor and publisher, was silverhaired, tall, distinguished and looked every inch a leader of industry. When his brother, the long-time editor of the paper, Jenkin Lloyd Jones, would stand beside him, “Super Jenk” (as he was known in the newsroom) looked positively dumpy. That is not a mean-spirited commentary on Jenk Jones. Cary Grant would have looked dumpy standing next to Richard Lloyd Jones. The newsroom denizens carried the kinds of names found in a pulp novel. Around the city desk were Lit Roper, Nev Black and Ernie Keen. They reported to Gordon Fallis, who, in contrast to the generally wrinkled attire of many in the newsroom, was always impeccably dressed. Located on the fourth floor of the building on South Boulder Avenue between East Third and Fourth streets, the newsroom over-

looked the Jefferson Hotel, which occasionally provided X-rated views. The sharp-eyed church editor, Nell Jean Boggs (one of two women in the newsroom — the “society” section had offices elsewhere in the building), was often the first to alert fellow reporters to amorous activity through open curtains at the Jefferson. The other female in the newsroom was the receptionist, Margaret Bailey — the first line of defense any

visiting public relations person had to pass. In the southwest corner was Managing Editor Harmon Phillips. “Phil” wore glasses as thick as the bottom of an old green Coke bottle through which he would scrutinize the final home edition of the paper. Tom Birmingham was city hall reporter. Joe Looney (you can’t make up names like this) covered the county courthouse, and Robert

Henderson had the federal court beat. A man with a name more fitting of royalty, Windsor Ridenour, was police reporter, and David Lloyd Jones (son of Jenkin) was entertainment editor. (His brother, Jenk Jr., would later become managing editor.) Legendary Crime and Politics (often one in the same in Oklahoma) Reporter Nolen Bulloch sat toward the back of the room. Nearby was “Oil Page” Editor Marion Cracraft, a dead ringer for Mr. Bluster from the old “Howdy Doody Show.” Other reporters and editors included Dick Suagee, Jim Downing, Kyle Goddard, Jay Cross and many others who deserve to be remembered. Reporters and editors wore ties each day — even the sports writers, Bob Cobb and Jimmie Menzies, and Sports Editor Mal Elliot. The exception was Jack Charvat — but he also smoked Fatima cigarettes and could wear anything he damned well pleased. Then, most everyone smoked and a gray haze covered the newsroom by the late morning deadlines. Those days came to an end with the move across the alley to a new newsroom in the building overlooking the Main Mall. And, alas, it would all come to an end for a variety of reasons. When you pass the “RL Jones Jr Airport” sign, think not only of aviation, but also of a great American newspaper and a remarkable time in Tulsa’s history. tþ

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Oh, for the love of Ares, shut up! In wake of the murders of school children in Connecticut, State Rep. Mark McCullough (R-Tulsa) waited approximately 13.51 milliseconds before proposing a measure that would allow Oklahoma teachers and principals to carry weapons. “I’ve been considering this proposal for a long time,” said McCullough, proving that shortsighted, counterproductive, reactionary, insensitive buffoonery is a lifelong commitment. And on a billboard on the Turner Turnpike … “Where excitement never stops. Creek Nation Casino-Bristow.” Never … not even when you take a break between spins at nickel Red Ball to get your own Sierra Mist? “Officer, look, I have a stamp — I just don’t have it on me.” A 24-yearold Oklahoma State University student was arrested on drug charges, including possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substances without a tax stamp. Police say the student was using the drug money to help defray tuition costs. Let’s see: if Ecstasy goes for $10 per bar and tuition is $147.50 per credit hour, that would mean — oh, not the point. Never mind. Rule 46: Only 5.8 percent of Oklahomans have any real justification to wear a cowboy hat. Child: “Mommy, is the weatherman a bad person for lying?” Mom: “Yes, he is.” For breaking the heart of every child in Tulsa with their “White Christmas” forecast, every meteorologist in Tulsa owes us an apology. And a gift card. First Brubeck and now this. The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame spent most of 2012 paying off more than $75,000 in debt so it could keep the doors open; now, Tulsa County com-

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… Chris Payne, director of public information for Tulsa Public Schools, for his clarity in answering those, like State Rep. Mark McCullough, who advocate allowing school personnel to carry guns. “We believe it is a terrible idea to arm teachers and principals.” Snap. … Gov. Mary Fallin

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missioners have sent it a $12,000 legal bill to recoup the money they spent hiring attorneys to collect the money. Jason McIntosh, the hall’s CEO, says he’ll pay the bill as soon as he — wait for it — hires attorneys to review it for accuracy. Overheard “What did you do for Christmas?” “Nothing, I’m Jewish.” “Oh, right. How about your dad?” “Jewish, too. Also did nothing.” New feature: Our favorite state Republican Sen. Harry Coates, R-Seminole: Responding to reports that State Insurance Commissioner John Doak purchased police cars, shotguns, uniforms, badges and body armor for the unit’s sevenmember team (which includes former Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents, Tulsa homicide detectives and other long-time law enforcement veterans), Coates said, “They’re in the stinking insurance business.” He also said there’s no reason for Doak “to be rolling up to a business

or any other area in a SWAT-style vehicle mounted with shotguns. This whole idea of wanting to act like they’re a branch of the Department of Public Safety or a branch of law enforcement is insanity.” Haven’t they suffered enough? Some “elves” from Chick-Fil-A, dressed as cows, appeared at a local hospital on Christmas Eve and handed out meals to children. (The cows then went and crashed a gay marriage ceremony.) Oh, for the love of Gaia, shut up! State Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid (Hey, how about that? Another Republican.), is calling for a ban of any city in Oklahoma that is a member of any group associated with the United Nations’ Agenda 21. Anderson, a farmer, says he’s basing his bill on the one passed by Alabama legislators (always a good idea), adding that Agenda 21 is an attempt by a one-world government to force rules on “a wide variety of things, including the creation of dust and how land can be used.”

Yeah, and Sen. Jim Inhofe is taking me up in his Cessna on Earth Day. (By the way, the “creation of dust”? How tight does your tinfoil hat have to be to cause those kinds of hallucinations?) For the record — and factually, if that even matters anymore — Agenda 21 is not a treaty. No country, state or local municipality is bound by its suggestions. Read that again: suggestions. The measure was passed in 1992 with the input and help of that Communist, President George Herbert Walker Bush, to encourage members of the United Nations to take environmental considerations into their economic development decisions — as in, “Hmmm, should we build the waste treatment facility next to the kindergarten, or maybe place the toxic canisters away from the playground?” Your joke here. A graphic on FOX23 gave a list of helpful suggestions for “driving on snot and ice.” Things we forgot to do ... Congratulate our newest U.S. senator from Oklahoma, Elizabeth Warren. Just how slow of a news day does it have to be for this to be a story? A Dec. 26 headline on the KOTV NewsOn6 website read: “Tulsa’s Recycling Carts Full With Christmas Packaging.” tþ

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Celebrity Restaurant celebrates 50 years in Tulsa

or fifty years, Mike Samara has greeted customers to Tulsa’s Celebrity Restaurant, the fine dining establishment he founded in 1963. It’s that kind of personal touch that has kept people coming back for decades, says Paula Osko, Mike’s daughter and co-operator of the restaurant with brother Nick Samara. “I’ve always said that my dad is one thing that makes our restaurant unique,” Osko says. “He goes out of his way to make everyone feel special and always has.” The fine dining experience one receives at Celebrity Restaurant makes anyone feel like a celebrity, but “real” stars from every arena seem to have made an appearance at the restaurant over its lifetime. Famous faces such as Barry Switzer, Willie Nelson, Bob Hope, Ben Stiller and

Hank Williams have all dined at the restaurant. For Tulsans, it’s the service and quality cuisine that have kept them coming back for five decades, Osko says. “I think the thing that sets us apart from so many restaurants is that we use fresh ingredients,” she says. “We make our own salad dressings, even our own tartar sauce.” Celebrity Restaurant even prepares its famous fried chicken the old-fashioned way with a hot skillet and a little salt and pepper, she says. The restaurant also is known for its Caesar salad prepared tableside as well as steaks, lobster and shrimp.

Celebrity Restaurant founder Mike Samara, 88.

Celebrity Restaurant is located at 3109 S. Yale Ave. For more information, contact 918-743-1800 or visit www.celebritytulsa.com.

Hideaway Pizza launches first Tulsa bar concept

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ideaway Pizza’s Cherry Street location recently completed a renovation to launch the pizzeria’s bar concept in Tulsa. The renovation included the conversion of existing patio space into an enclosed dining room and the addition of a full bar — Cherry Street is the first Tulsa Hideaway location to have one. The 55-year old Oklahoma pizza chain successfully opened two Oklahoma City locations with full bars recently, and the owners decided to bring the concept to Tulsa. The bar includes an 80-inch TV perfect for watching sporting events and will soon feature a 16-foot-wide custom collage featuring new and historic images of Tulsa and Cherry Street. The unique bar top is made from recycled SKYY Vodka bottles. While the renovation was underway, Hideaway also had a custom

neon sign created featuring the restaurant’s mascot, Kahuna, flipping pizza dough. “It has drawn rave comments from local businesses and passersby,” says Janie Harris, Hideaway Pizza spokeswoman. “The Hideaway has been in business since 1957, so we thought it would be cool to create a sign that reflected our longevity and had great design elements, as well. When we decided to renovate our Cherry Street location, we immediately thought this sign would be appropriate here, as Cherry Street has a long history of business in Tulsa.”

Hideaway Pizza has six Tulsa metro locations, including the Cherry Street restaurant at 1419 E. 15th St. For more information on Hideaway Pizza, call 918-582-4777 or visit www.hideawaypizza.com.

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BARBECUE Elmer’s BBQ 4130 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 Elmer’s BBQ has been a top destination for “real hickory-smoked goodness” in Tulsa from the day the joint was opened in 1982 by Elmer and George Ella Thompson. Today, the popular restaurant is owned and operated by Keith and Rebecca Marks Jimerson, a relative of the late Elmer Thompson. Elmer’s BBQ specializes in “famous sandwiches,” dinners, bulk hickory-smoked meat and full-service catering. Two of the most popular menu items are the famous “Badwich” and the “Nelson TasteA-Plate,” each featuring a sampling of ribs, beef, smoked bologna, hot links and smoked sausage and a choice of homemade sides. The restaurant’s motto says it all: “It Be Bad,” as in awesomely good! Call 918-742-6702.

COSMETIC SURGERY Plastic Surgery Center of Tulsa 2107 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74104, www.pscoftulsa.com Dr. Greg Ratliff and his staff offer an array of services to meet individual needs, including breast enhancement procedures, tummy tucks, liposuction, facial procedures, and more. Dr. Ratliff’s experience in breast augmentation surgery — and the number of women he has successfully treated — places him among the leading specialists in this important field. Dr. Ratliff is a board-certified plastic surgeon, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a teacher of other plastic surgeons. Dr. Ratliff founded the Plastic Surgery Center of Tulsa and serves as its medical director. The center is located in a former private home on historic Cherry Street in midtown. Call 918-712-0888.

CREDIT UNION Tulsa Federal Credit Union Multiple locations, www.tfecu.org Since 1943, Tulsa Federal Credit Union has served the financial needs of its members. Starting with just 12 members and $240 in assets, the credit union has grown to include more than 54,000 members and assets of $615 million. With 11 Tulsa area offices, the full service credit union offers all types of loans, as well as checking account programs, money market accounts, plus certificates and IRA plans. With a philosophy of self-help, self-support and promotion of thrift within the membership has made the credit union successful. By joining the credit union you become a member, not just a customer. Call 918-610-0200.

GOLF COURSE Forest Ridge Golf Club 7501 E. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, OK 74014 www.forestridgegolf.com Forest Ridge Golf Club opened in 1989 as the area’s first upscale public golf facility and is part of a master planned community. Forest Ridge is a country club for the day where one can experience the amenities of a private facility on a daily fee basis.

The club provides amenities typically available only to private club members — a beautiful clubhouse, well-maintained course and exceptional service. After a round, Café Savannah’s offers a wide variety of dining delights overlooking the fairways. Tee time specials are offered throughout the day and vary throughout the week. Memberships are available as well. Call 918-357-2282.

HANDS-ON ART STUDIO Purple Glaze 3303 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa; 6528 E. 91st St., Tulsa www.purpleglazestudio.com Purple Glaze Studio is a locally owned and operated pottery painting and mosaic making ceramic art studio. With hundreds of unfinished mosaic and ceramic items to choose from, everyone can select their favorite piece to customize with tesserae, paint and glaze. Birthday parties? Girls’ night? Date night? For almost 20 years, Purple Glaze Studio has been the perfect place for gatherings on any occasion. Purple Glaze Studio provides all the materials, requiring guests to only bring their imaginations. Needing the perfect gift? Create a one-of-a-kind creation at one of Purple Glaze’s two Tulsa studios; the friendly and knowledgeable staff will assist in creating a ceramic masterpiece and appointments are not required! Call 918-592-6900 (Brookside location) or 918-491-6900 (South Tulsa location).

HOME The Market at Walnut Creek 8281 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74137 www.facebook.com/themarketatwalnutcreek Specializing in home interiors, furniture, art, gifts and fashion, The Market at Walnut Creek provides one-stop shopping for decorating the home. Local designers and business owners provide a variety of different styles — from traditional and contemporary to French country and western — in the Market’s 122 showrooms. Customers can take a break from shopping and dine at The Ripe Tomato, a small bistro located inside the Market offering a variety of delicious options. This shopper’s paradise has served customers for more than 12 years and is open seven days a week. Call 918-492-3500.

HOME: PEST CONTROL Guaranty Exterminating Company 5455 S. 101st E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74146 www.guarantyexterminating.com Guaranty Exterminating is known for its outstanding pest control service. Founded in 1961, the company has been owned and operated by Larry J. Tate since 1971. Guaranty, staffed with certified technicians, provides services for residential, commercial and real estate customers throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area. Pest control treatments performed by the company are thorough and neat. The crew’s objective is to provide a finished product that is effective and provides total customer satisfaction. For over 50 years, Guaranty Exterminating Company has been a stable and reliable source for pest control services. Call 918665-2129.

LIQUOR STORE Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits 3324A E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 Great customer service, a great staff, and placing a high value on community involvement and social responsibility have made Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits a favorite in Green Country. With a wide assortment of domestic and international wines, liquors and beer, one can find the perfect pairing for a celebration, dinner or event. The staff is knowledgeable and skilled in planning events and matching menus with the appropriate type of beverage. Ranch Acres strives to provide products that have a good price-to-quality ratio for its customers. For more than 50 years, Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits — popularly known as the “Wine Capital of Oklahoma” — has provided Tulsans with broad selections of libations for every occasion. Call 918747-1171.

MEN’S CLOTHING Travers Mahan 8146 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74137 www.traversmahanapparel.com Travers Mahan is a family-owned business offering high quality apparel for any occasion with uncompromising service and expertise. The store offers a full range of men’s apparel from casual wear to formal attire. The store features a variety of lines including Tommy Bahama, Robert Graham, Robert Talbott, Nat Nast, Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Psycho Bunny, Ike Behar and Samuelsohn. Many of these are exclusive in the market area. The store’s knowledgeable sales staff sees that every customer’s shopping experience exceeds expectations. Travers Mahan, in the Plaza Shopping Center, is open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call 918-296-4100.

TANNING Bahama Sun Tanning Salon 3732 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 www.BahamaSunTanandSpray.com Along with four levels of tanning, Bahama Sun offers airbrushing and sunless tanning at its Brookside location. The new sunless booth, The Revolutionary, provides another option for those seeking a sun-kissed look. Customers can shop for bathing suits, cover-ups and costume jewelry at the salon, as well as find Designer Skin, Devoted Creations, Supre, Australian Gold and Norvell tanning and sunless tanning products. The store, which has been at its location for 10 years, offers corporate and student rates and is known for its cleanliness and recent renovations. Bahama Sun was recently named a Top 250 salon nationally. Call 918-748-9971.

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Overcoming the Odds

Lifetime of miracles

Since a near-drowning accident at age 6, Paul Phariss has overcome a lifetime of obstacles to help others do the same.

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Tulsa native Paul Phariss was 6, he died in a drowning accident at a public pool in Kilgore, Texas. At least, that is what his family first thought. Only an exuberant nurse changed the near tragedy into triumph, when she raced down

by JUDY LANGDON the hospital corridor, burst into the room where the doctor was meeting with Paul’s parents, and yelled, “We have a heartbeat!” “There were lots of kids in the pool that day,” remembers Phariss, who was visiting family at the time of the accident. “I was just learnPaul Phariss fell in love with juggling as a young man and credits it with his reading improvement. Today he and his wife use juggling and many other techniques to aid their clients.

ing to swim, dog paddling in the deep end, and got under the diving board as a teenage boy dove in. He accidentally landed on top of me.” Phariss suffered a brain injury when the boy landed on him and started to sink. A few minutes later, his unconscious body floated to the top.   Meanwhile, the lifeguard was busy with a commotion at the shallow end, where Phariss’ 8-year-old brother, Mike, “saw my body first floating motionless in the deep end,” Phariss says. “He rescued me.” After the lifeguard administered CPR and Phariss was taken by ambulance to the hospital, an emergency room doctor tried frantically to resuscitate him until he realized too much time had passed to save Paul’s life. When the coroner came to look at the body, as is required by state law, he checked once more for a heart beat and heard a faint rhythm. The doctor was called back in and Phariss was revived. Phariss was hospitalized a few days and went home, amazingly with no obvious side effects. “I could still walk and talk, and things seemed OK,” Phariss recalls.

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But when he entered second grade that fall, he says, “I couldn’t sit still, was always out of my chair and couldn’t follow directions.” Teachers called him “lazy, stupid and retarded,” and he was teased and bullied by classmates.   Although he excelled at math, Phariss couldn’t read beyond a fourth-grade level and had zero reading comprehension, an issue that would plague him for the next 50 years. However, after seven years participating in a special reading clinic through Tulsa schools, memorizing words that would be on reading comprehension tests and hiding his incompetence from teachers, Phariss graduated high school. Phariss also attended classes at Tulsa Vo-Tech (which would later become Tulsa Technology Center) for credit toward his high school degree. Two years later, his church raised funds for Phariss to attend the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Ark., where he enrolled as a sociology major with a passion for theater. The college had a professor who developed a program to serve students with learning disabilities, allowing Phariss to take mainstream classes with assistance. But because of his reading problems, Phariss says he struggled with learning theater scripts. Then, his church withdrew the funding without explanation. He could not secure other funding, so he pursued acting instead of finishing his degree. His college theater instructor introduced Phariss to mime, purchasing a ticket for him to attend a live performance of the late French mime Marcel Marceau. Shortly after, Phariss met and married his first wife, Karen, who shared a love for the theatrical. “We spent our honeymoon and early married life in Mexico, attending circus school, learning how to tight rope and juggle … I fell in love with juggling,” he says. “We practiced four hours a day, seven days a week.” When they returned to Oklahoma, the couple moved to Norman, where Phariss resumed a career in the printing business. In his spare time he performed juggling acts, and the couple started a juggling club. But his lack of reading skills haunted him. After Phariss told his boss he couldn’t read, he was fired from his printing job. Phariss had spent 20 years visiting doctors to find an answer to his problem with no results. Then, nothing short of a miracle occurred. While filling out paperwork at a routine medical appointment, suddenly Phariss realized

Susan and Paul Phariss at their Brain Fitness Strategies classroom in Mounds

he could make sense of the words on the page. “I started recognizing and sounding out one-, two- and three-syllable words on the form,” he says. “I was elated.” Phariss credits juggling with his reading improvement, noting that a German university study linked juggling to growing new brain cells in the area that processes visual information. Instead of returning to his original field, Phariss, his wife and a juggling partner formed a trio, Darn Good and Funny. The group competed at the International Juggling Association championship in 1990, where they won the gold medal.   Juggling stints at Disney World and two Japanese amusement parks followed. But the couple eventually divorced. Phariss married his current wife, Susan, a neurodevelopmental specialist, in 1998. They began teaching juggling to children with learning disabilities, prompting them in 2008 to co-author and publish a book, “Have a Ball Learning: How Juggling Helps Kids Overcome Their Learning Disabilities.” During the early 1980s and 1990s Phariss became an artist in residence visiting Oklahoma schools to entertain students with his juggling. He also began participating in Tulsa City-County Library’s Summer Reading Program, for which he would perform a juggling act to draw kids into the library to become involved in the summer reading program. It was through Phariss’ and his wife’s involvement in the reading program that the pair got the idea to begin their business, Brain Fitness

Strategies LLC, in 2009 in a building adjacent to their home in rural Mounds. The couple uses Rhythmic Movement Training, a technique they came across when writing their book together, with their clients, who range in age from 4 to 74. The one-onone motor training program, of which they are both certified practitioners, aids children and adults with anxiety disorders, dyslexia, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorder, behavioral issues, clutter/hoarding, cerebral palsy, ADD/ADHD, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, loss of balance, Parkinson’s disease and memory challenges. RMT was developed by Swedish physician Dr. Harald Blomberg and is based on the spontaneous rhythmic movements infants require for speech, emotions and vision — necessary tools for the maturation of the brain. Juggling is one of many techniques used for RMT. The Phariss’ clients are not only from Tulsa, Susan says. Through Skype, they have helped people as far away as Mexico and Germany. “It is amazing how this technique helps our clients,” she says, noting the success they’ve had with stroke victims, sufferers of anxiety and people with cerebral palsy. “Our clients’ families notice it, too.”   For Paul Phariss, a lifetime of struggles has made it possible for him to help others with personal obstacles. “I’ve had a lifetime of miracles and guidance by God …” he says, “achieving things I never thought possible.” tþ TulsaPeople.com

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Dr. Steve Tiger Superintendent and CEO of Tulsa Technology Center

Smack-dab

in the middle of the very busy intersection between industry and education stands Dr. Steve Tiger, superintendent and CEO of Tulsa Technology Center. Founded in 1965, Tulsa Tech is the oldest and largest technology center in Oklahoma. Tiger, 39, assumed his role at Tulsa Tech in August after holding administrative positions at Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City, Central Technology Center in Drumright and Sapulpa, and Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater. He also previously served as the associate state director of CareerTech, a statewide network of all 29 technology centers across Oklahoma. Having grown up in the Bristow area, Tiger holds a Ph.D. in educational administration and human resources development from Oklahoma State University. He and his wife, Stacy, have three children. So, the obvious question is, did you ever attend technical school? I was involved in CareerTech education in high school through Future Farmers of America, which is a CareerTech component. We did not have FFA until my junior year, and it was an interesting introduction to a CareerTech course. We had a young instructor, right out of Oklahoma State University, who really served as a good role model and mentor. I was very impressed with the program and how it provided real-world, practical instruction. And that experience got me interested in CareerTech-type instruction. So, you wanted to be a teacher? My field of study was actually business administration and marketing, going into banking. Toward the end of my bachelor’s degree I decided to become an educator. So, I added a business education teaching certification to that business administration degree. But I valued education a great deal, and that was my first reason to go into it. I saw the difference it made in my life, and in the lives of others,

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by JIM MYERS MORGAN and I felt like education was the game changer as far as improving someone’s life. I wanted to be part of that. So, I got the teaching degree in business education, and then a master’s degree in school counseling. At what point did you transition from teaching to administration? I started out in K-12 education at Oklahoma City Public Schools and Guthrie High School before being recruited to go to Meridian, which was my first position at a technology center. I was a counselor at Guthrie and helped increase the enrollment of students from Guthrie attending Meridian because I saw the positive difference it was making in their lives. So, the administrators at Meridian asked me to come do what I was doing at Guthrie but for all of their partner schools. What did you learn along the way that helps you in your current role? Working with a lot of wonderful superintendents and administrators really prepared me well — especially at the state department of CareerTech, where I worked with local boards and superintendents from across the state. I learned the importance of building strong relationships at the community level and at the state level with our partner school administrators, as well as legislators, and key business and industry personnel. Everything we do is about economic development. That’s my fundamental belief about CareerTech; ultimately it is about workforce training and economic development. Everything we do should improve our economy and improve lives by preparing people to be successful in the workplace. It also goes back to my belief that education and training are the true game changers for individuals, and that’s what helps people move forward and many times breaks the chain of poverty. What brought you to Tulsa Technology Center? I had been at three other technology centers, and at the state office working with them all, so I knew that Tulsa Tech was the largest in the state. It presented the most capability to make a difference, not only to the Tulsa-area economy, but also to the state. The potential was huge.

Did you come into the position with specific goals? There were a number of things that I knew I would be tasked to accomplish. One is pretty fundamental, which is to develop a comprehensive strategic plan that would provide the map for Tulsa Tech to move to the next level. And that strategic planning process has to involve not only staff and board (members) but also business and industry, and community leaders. We have completed hiring our executive team members; there were multiple openings at the top level, and it was critical to fill those positions with outstanding individuals, and we have done that. Another goal of mine is to ensure that our programs align with business and industry needs. We have some opportunity over time to improve that. I do not feel we are adding much value to the workforce or to students if we provide training that is not being demanded by the workforce. We have two new campuses, Sand Springs and Owasso — both opening in the fall of 2013 — so it’s an opportunity to look at the programs we will offer there and ensure we are meeting workforce needs. What are the challenges and opportunities for technical schools? There are some unique opportunities and unique advantages with Tulsa Tech. It’s one large unified district, whereas in Oklahoma City there are about four or five tech center districts that serve the metro area. There are some benefits to that, but there are also some disadvantages, and one would be multiple layers of bureaucracy, multiple boards, multiple philosophies, and it can be difficult for business and industry to navigate through that. Tulsa Tech was developed in a very consolidated approach that makes it easier for business and industry to deal with us. That’s another goal — to improve and increase our business and industry services training. What do you currently offer in that area? Our tech centers have our full-time programs, and high school students and adults can enroll in those. But we have another entire division that’s called Business and Industry Services, which is everything

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Dr. Steve Tiger came to his post in August as superintendent and CEO of Tulsa Technology Center. His tech center experience includes administrative positions at three other technology centers and helping lead CareerTech, a network of all 29 technology centers across Oklahoma.

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Continued from p. 40 from customized industry training in a manufacturing facility for a specific company’s employees to classes in leadership, management, development and strategic planning. It’s a whole other division, much like a consulting firm that works with businesses to meet their training needs. That will be an area of emphasis as we move forward, because there are a large number of companies in our district that have not received our services but would benefit from them. But that gets to be a challenge. Because our district is so large, we have to be very strategic about developing those business and industry partnerships to make sure we are connecting to the ones that can benefit most from us. There’s no way we can serve every business in our district. What about pros and cons at the national level? One of the pros is that we are getting a lot of support right now at the national and state level because of what is called the “skills gap.” The majority of jobs that are open — and this is true in Tulsa — are skilled and technical-related jobs that require trained employees. I don’t want to sound like a four-year degree isn’t important, because it is. But what business and industry are telling us is that they really need these specific skill sets, and tech training is the way to meet that need. The Baby Boomer generation, the workers who hold the majority of those technical jobs, are leaving the workforce, and our young people from 18 to 24 are not pursuing this type of technical training at the rate they used to. What about students who still want to get a degree? We partner with higher education institutions to allow our students to earn college credit through our programs, so it’s not an either-or situation. Maybe they want to go right into the workforce, or maybe they want to continue their education to get an associate’s degree with Tulsa Community College. We are focused on the tech training, but we want to offer a way for students to continue their education if they want to do so. Do you partner with other institutions in addition to TCC? We partner with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee and Rogers State University in this area, and we are currently looking at other higher ed partnerships for students. But TCC is our primary partner. What are Tulsa Tech’s future growth plans? The business and industry partnerships will become a priority more than ever before. (We want to involve) business and industry in guiding the direction of our programs, and then once the programs are in place, (help) us with how they should be taught. We want to use them as an advisory group that helps drive what we do since they are our ultimate customers. We are also prioritizing increased accessibility

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and opportunities for people in our district to take advantage of what we offer. In addition to the two new campuses I mentioned, we have opportunities to offer more programs. We want to understand the barriers that are preventing students from enrolling at Tulsa Tech and develop plans to alleviate as many of those as we can. How many students are currently enrolled? Fulltime enrollment is approaching 4,000. But we don’t want to just increase enrollment for enrollment’s sake. The ultimate test is whether our students are being successfully placed. Last year we had a 91 percent placement rate, which is really good. The state average for tech centers is about 86 percent or 87 percent, but we have some at 97 percent, so that will be a goal — to increase our placement rate.

“My approach is truly focused on business and industry needs, and utilizing our resources to help meet their workforce training needs and spur the economy.” — Dr. Steve Tiger

How has the economic downturn affected Tulsa Tech? The great thing about the training we provide is that the significant job openings are in the technical, skilled occupations. So, I believe we’ll see enrollment growth due to that. The overall economy may be struggling, but the jobs we are preparing students for are performing stronger than in other areas. We’re seeing a lot of recent college grads coming back to Tulsa Tech to get industry-specific certifications — such as in IT, automotive or health care — to help them find a job. It is a statewide initiative with our system to focus on training that has industry-endorsed certification behind it. That’s going to be a major emphasis under my leadership. Which career areas have the brightest outlook? Based on workforce trends, health care continues to be a booming area. Information technology is another, as are aviation and advanced manufacturing, which is everything from machining to welding. Those areas would be the top sectors. The governor is developing key growth areas, and we’re going to align as many programs as we can with that report. They have done a lot of work identifying the job outlook, so we’ll support the governor and her cabinet in those areas. Which Tulsa Tech programs most impress you? Our aviation program, for sure. Not every tech center has aviation; I believe only four or five

across the state, out of 29 districts. We also have an extraordinary hospitality and tourism area, which is everything from culinary to hotel/restaurant management to event coordinating. And that’s critical in a metropolitan area. One of the top three revenue sources in Oklahoma is hospitality/tourism, and that’s going to be a specialty area at the new campus in Owasso. And we have an entire campus — our Memorial complex — dedicated to health occupations, from dental assistant to surgical technology. That’s not unique, but it stands out because most technology centers may have one or two programs, where we have an entire campus dedicated to health sciences. Close to 1,400 students were trained at that facility last year. What differentiates your vision from that of your predecessor, Dr. Kara Gae Neal? I’ve known her for some time, and I have a great deal of respect for her. My approach is truly focused on business and industry needs, and utilizing our resources to help meet their workforce training needs and spur the economy. It’s very fundamental. It’s about ensuring that the investment taxpayers are making is paying off through increased jobs and better quality of life. We cannot be everything to everybody. To truly benefit the economy and taxpayers, we have to focus on what I believe our mission is, which is to prepare individuals for the workplace. What are your interests away from work? Other than my wife and kids, OSU. I bleed orange, and I love college athletics. I’m also a golfer, but I don’t play like I once did. I love to fish, and I love the outdoors. One of my favorite things to do is travel, and that does not have to be to a far-off country. I just like taking vacations and seeing new sights. We recently went to Los Cabos, Mexico, for the first time, and we enjoyed the beauty and relaxation. But one thing that stuck out was the lack of job and education opportunities for the residents. It made me understand how fortunate we are here in America to have the opportunities we do, but it also reminded me of the importance of reaching out to those here in our community who are not taking advantage of what they could in terms of education and training. Do you have plans beyond Tulsa Tech? Lord willing and board willing, I would love to finish out my work in CareerTech education in Oklahoma here at Tulsa Tech. That’s quite a few years away, so I hope to be here for a while. I never actually had Tulsa Tech listed as a goal, but I worked very hard trying to get to a position where I felt like I could be the most beneficial. I believe Tulsa Tech is the best tech center in Oklahoma, and one of the best in the country. I know that this is going to be my community for years to come. This is where I live, and I want to see it continue to get better. tþ

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AH HA moment The recently opened Hardesty Arts Center is the crown jewel of Tulsa’s Brady Arts District renaissance. by NELLIE KELLY

There was a time when the area just north

of the railroad near downtown Tulsa was called the Brady District. Today, the name Brady is rarely uttered without the word “Arts” after it. The space, stretching from East Archer Street on the south to Interstate 244 on the north, and from South Boulder Avenue to ONEOK Field, is known for its artistic flair, including the Tulsa Artists’ Coalition Gallery; Brady Artists Studio; Living Arts of Tulsa; Tulsa Glassblowing Studio; and Mathews Warehouse, which houses the Henry Zarrow Center for Art and Education. The newest building is one that hopes to be a bridge for the entire arts community. Standing on the northeast corner of Archer and South Boston Avenue, the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa’s Hardesty Arts Center — or AHHA Continued on p. 46

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The first floor’s gallery, left, currently features pieces by Glenn Herbert Davis, Caryl Morgan, George Wilson and Bob Hawks. Above, a view of the center’s exterior from East Archer Street. Below, Ken Busby, Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa executive director, with Kathy McRuiz, Hardesty Arts Center director, surrounded by several pieces of art from the “Concept/OK: Art in Oklahoma” exhibit that runs through Feb. 16 at the center.

Part of the Hardesty Arts Center exterior is made from Cor-Ten steel, a steel alloy that creates a rusted, weathered look. TulsaPeople.com

Mixed media artwork by George Wilson and Bob Hawks

Continued from p. 44 for short — had its grand opening Dec. 16. It now houses the council’s offices and active arts areas such as studios and classrooms. The entire structure was designed with arts and culture in mind, says Ken Busby, AHCT executive director and CEO. His instructions to the architects were “iconic on a budget.” The west side of the building is made from Cor-Ten steel, a steel alloy that causes a layer of rust to form in a few months, creating a weathered look and eliminating the need for paint. Thus, the new building already reveals shades of brown and orange. A wall of windows along Archer is actually folding doors that open to a creative studio. “People will be able to stroll along the sidewalk and have an arts experience,” Busby says. The front facade is a metal mesh made of die-cut steel panels — not only to provide a modern look, but also to create some relief from direct sun for artists and to cast artistic, circular shadows on the floor. Inside, the gallery space leads to more windows and a courtyard, with sculptures and a stage for performances. Anchor points have been built into the ceiling to accommodate a hanging sculpture up to 2,000 pounds. The four floors house a variety of studios and classrooms, including a wood shop; children’s lab; film and lecture hall; research library; 2-, 3- and 4-D classrooms; and a public photography studio. An artist’s deck wraps around the building to provide outdoor inspiration, and a party deck on the third floor is available for weddings and party rentals. 46

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“Bottled Rain Shower” hanging sculpture by Caryl Morgan

On the top floor, artists in residence have studios where they can work, teach and learn the business of art. Their studios look out over a roof of red, yellow and green sedum — a beautiful, floral scene and a way to incorporate nature into the building, Busby says. The concrete and steel building is meant to get messy, and Busby envisions that several hundred schoolchildren and adults will be able to work and play in the 42,000-square-foot building every day. Not only is the Brady Arts District location beneficial for arts synergy, it also allows the Hardesty Arts Center to be close to the areas that need art most, Busby says. “It’s an easy distance for the people who have the least access to the arts,” Busby says. “Our idea is to be transformative because the arts do change people’s lives.” The AHCT still owns its former home, the 12,000-square-foot Harwelden Mansion. It will continue to house partner agencies, including the Tulsa Children’s Chorus, Chamber Music Tulsa, LOOK Musical Theatre and the Hispanic American Foundation. The Mayfest office has taken over the former AHCT administrative space. The American Institute of Architects continues to office from the Harwelden carriage house, and the mansion continues to be available for event rentals. Busby began the project of fundraising for the Hardesty Arts Center four years ago. He and the campaign cabinet already have raised $15 million, enough to cover the $12.6 million construction project. His goal is to raise about $3 million more to pay for additional program-

ming, expanded staff for the gallery and education programs, and an endowment. Central to the fundraising campaign was Chairwoman Billie Barnett. The lead gifts are from The Hardesty Family Foundation, E. Ann Graves, The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, Jean Ann and Tom Fausser, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Raymond & Bessie Kravis Foundation, The Mary K. Chapman Foundation, the City of Tulsa, the Hille Foundation and the Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation. Such a big undertaking didn’t occur overnight, says Bill Andoe, a board member and past AHCT chairman. An arts center has been on the agenda since the council’s infancy in the 1960s, but Busby was the force that made it happen. “A lot of people had their hand in this,” Andoe says. “It took a lot of people to make a dream a reality. But it couldn’t have happened without the vision of Ken Busby. He has been relentless.” tþ

See “Out & about” on p. 136 for photos of the Hardesty Arts Center’s Dec. 14-16 opening weekend.

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he Hardesty Arts Center’s first two thoughtprovoking exhibits set the standard for its gallery. The first, “Concept/OK: Art in Oklahoma,” launched the center’s opening and runs through Feb. 16. Presented by the Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition, it features the work of 44 artists in three categories — Residency Artists, Focus Artists and Survey Artists — who are selected through a competitive process. Residency Artists allow the community to take part in their art-making experience using various methods. Focus Artists participate in an artist exchange with the Charlotte Street Foundation in Kansas City, and Survey Artists showcase recently created work. “We assessed juried and curated exhibitions already taking place in Oklahoma, trying to make sure the exhibition does not duplicate other opportunities,” explains OVAC Director Julia Kirt. The exhibit was quite an undertaking, with OVAC bringing in guest curators, increasing cash awards and improving its community education. It has now established the Hardesty Arts Center as a consistent partner gallery. As a Survey Artist, Kate Johnson says it has been “both exciting and humbling to be included in this group of many of Oklahoma’s talented and innovative artists.” Survey Artist Katherine Hair adds, “The show really brought together a wide spread of artists. I am proud to be included in the opening of such a great facility.” Following the OVAC exhibit is “Tulsa Mosaic,” a large-scale photography installation, which runs Feb. 22-May 19. In it, Norman artist and photographer Eyakem Gulilat will explore the views of the Tulsa Race Riot through photographic exercises aimed to recreate a new perspective of the 1921 tragedy. Gulilat says his exhibit asks the question, “What is the space that divides us, and how do our perceptions shift when we view each other through the camera’s lens?” Tulsa-area children also will have the chance to learn about the Tulsa Race Riot and Gulilat’s photography through school visits and trips to the Hardesty Arts Center to visit with the photographer. Various events are planned throughout the exhibition, including gallery talks and photography workshops led by Gulilat beginning in March. Activities in the center’s Family Lab also are planned in connection with the exhibit during public hours on the first Fridays in March, April and May.

Families can create art together and children can make projects that connect to current exhibits in the Hardesty Arts Center’s Family Lab, left.

a Bomb artists to create theatrical presentations, exploring the possibilities within their art. The “Artists in the Schools” program encourages artists to expose children to new art genres. The center also offers Community Art Partnerships artist residencies in performing, visual and literary arts for at-risk youth. Its “Math + Music” program uses a drum to teach youth mathematics. Various art classes for children, teens and adults also are offered at the Hardesty Arts Center and range in price. Adults looking to experiment with different types of media can choose from 30 two-hour “Art Grab” workshops at $40 each. Class options include 2-, 3- and 4-D art (which blends technology with traditional media), photography, woodshop and more. Every third Saturday starting in March, the Hardesty Arts Center will offer “Imagination Days” featuring free activities to inspire creativity.

For a full schedule of Hardesty Arts Center activities, programs and classes, visit www.ahhatulsa.org.

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ith the completion of the Hardesty Arts Center comes numerous opportunities not only for artists, but also for all Tulsans. “We want the AHHA to be a welcoming place where everyone in the Tulsa community can come and explore their creativity,” says the center’s director, Kathy McRuiz. The manifestation of this vision involves both in-house education and community outreach. Within the center’s walls, its Creative Studios — where the artists in residence will work and hold community programs open to the entire community — and Family Lab — where families can create art together and children make projects that correlate to current exhibits — make the center a core for learning and self-expression. McRuiz says the center also plans to have artists in residence lead art projects involving the community. Outreach programs are directed toward all Tulsans, including youth, educators and community organizations. Language arts programs for youth include “Poetry Out Loud,” in which students memorize poems that have already been written; and “Louder than a Bomb,” in which students write their own poetry for submission to a nationwide competition. Another program, the New Drama League, adopts original poetry from Louder than

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More than 13 million American children are bullied at school, online, on the bus, at home, via cell phone and on the streets, according to the documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bully.â&#x20AC;?

BEYOND THE SCHOOLYARD Bullying is a growing issue for schools and students across the country, but some Tulsa groups are exploring it as a community problem requiring collaborative solutions. by JANE ZEMEL

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ina Fey made mean girls funny. When the animated Ant Bully became the bullied one, he saw the error of his ways. But Hollywood isn’t Tulsa. And bullying isn’t known for happy endings. In real life, in real schools, bullying can change a student’s entire academic experience. It can leave emotional scars as permanent as tattoos. It can drive a child to suicide. Meet some of those affected by bullying and others in our community working on ideas for prevention, intervention and solutions. Most of all, learn what you can do to help.

“RAT. SNITCH. GO BACK TO THE DRAIN YOU CAME FROM.” Greetings like those made Karsten Gilbert dread eighth grade. After being involved in what her parents will only describe as “a unique situation,” kids at school found out and — surprisingly — turned on her. They taunted Karsten in the halls and in the lunchroom. “It was heartbreaking, like I didn’t have any friends,” she says. “I walked around the halls like a zombie.” Day after day, she called home, telling her mom she had headaches and pleading to come home. “When a child is sick, you can be there to take care of them,” says Karsten’s mom, Tulsa City Councilor Karen Gilbert. “But when a child is being bullied at school, you can’t go (from) class to class to protect them. You want your kid to stand up for themselves, but they don’t have the strength.” After becoming aware of the situation, Karen went straight to administrators. The school’s first suggestion was to transfer her daughter, but Karen insisted she wasn’t going anywhere. Instead, because there wasn’t a policy in place, she made it her mission to create one. She sat down twice a month with representatives from the school and organizations that worked with kids. “It took a good year and lots of red tape,” she says. Now, whenever a child or teacher reports an incident, there’s an investigation. Counselors address all parties involved, starting with the bully TulsaPeople.com

and the bullied student. From there, parents may be called in. Karen also went to legislators, hoping for a law or statewide notolerance policy — anything to hold bullies accountable. While there is a Karsten Gilbert no-tolerance policy in Oklahoma, there is not a law against bullying that results in jail time if broken, Karen says. “(Bullies) don’t see the damage they cause because it’s not physical,” she says. When the law was shot down, Karsten tried emailing another legislator with her story, but never received a reply. “I felt disrespected,” Karsten says. “They’re supposed to be there for us.” Instead, this job falls to parents. Karen encourages parents to ask questions of their kids beyond what they learned today. “Ask what they did in first hour. In second hour,” she suggests. “Who’d they eat lunch with? Find out what’s going on in school. Know their passwords. Friend them on Facebook. Keep close tabs.” For someone being bullied now, Karsten, who is now an 11th grader, offers hope: “Those people won’t matter to you in the future. You have to realize if they actually knew you, they wouldn’t be making fun of you.”

Tulsa City Councilor Karen Gilbert intervened when her daughter, Karsten, became a target of bullying in the eighth grade.

THE STATS According to the documentary “Bully,” more than 13 million American children are bullied at school, online, on the bus, at home, via cell phone and on the streets. Each day, 160,000 children are absent because they’re afraid of being bullied in school. How does Tulsa stack up? The State Department of Education reports that in 2011-2012, there were 181 bullying incidents in grades K-12 that did not result in physical harm. Another 70 children were injured. (See the box on p. 54 for an incident breakdown by grade and to see how Tulsa compares to Oklahoma City in reported bullying incidents.) “The statistics are staggering. However, when bullying finds its way into our schools and homes, the numbers are replaced by real children, our children,” says Steve Hahn, program manager of community education services at The Parent Child Center of Tulsa. Because bullying has become more frequent and more lethal in the past two decades, several local agencies are participating in a series of town hall meetings. The first one was in November; a second town hall meeting is scheduled for the spring. 52

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“Kids feel they have limited resources,” Hahn says. “If they don’t get help from the first adult they go to … they might not ask a second one.”

LASTING EFFECTS Freak. Idiot. Loser. Hannah* looks tough, but broke down before the first question of the interview was asked. Years of trying not to think about her past came pouring out. She was bullied in third grade for having imaginary friends; taunted in fifth grade about her father and sister, both dropouts and drugconnected. In sixth grade, she came out as gay; and in eighth grade was jumped by two girls. Her response was “to find the sharpest thing I could think of to hurt myself,” she says.

Mental health issues followed. Therapy. Counseling. Depression. Meds. She dropped out of school for a year. “I had nowhere to run but downhill and away from the problem,” she says. Now, after two years at Street School, Hannah has learned to express her feelings in a safe environment, but she still wishes she’d had support at home. “Parents need to take more initiative in their kids’ lives,” she says. “That’s not the school’s responsibility, it’s your family’s.” Hannah says nine years of bullying made her stronger. “I can defend myself, and I’m able to see when someone’s hurting because I was hiding it for so long.” She wants those who bullied her to know she graduates in a year and she’s proud of where *Last names withheld for privacy.

she is. And she has some advice for her younger self: “Things do get better. Keep your head up and don’t let what others say define you.”

IT’S NOT A RITE. IT’S WRONG. “As a society, we need to understand that bullying isn’t just a rite of passage. It can lead to more violent behaviors,” says Jeni Dolan, lead prevention educator for Operation Aware. Her organization’s bullying program focuses on students in third to eighth grades. Dolan says it is both age appropriate and developmentally appropriate to target these grades for bullying awareness and education. “We go through the TALK acronym for students being bullied or who see someone being bullied,” Dolan says. “‘T’ is for tell someone; ‘A,’ ask for help; ‘L’ stands for listen to what happened and gather information; and ‘K’ is know who to go to. “The group encourages children to tell an adult or parent, not a friend who might retaliate.” Operation Aware teaches kids who see someone being bullied to stand next to them. There is power in numbers. Students being bullied are taught to walk away or walk toward an adult … or say, “I don’t like that.” Words are powerful, too. “We define bullying as when someone uses power intentionally and repeatedly to hurt someone else,” she says. “Some parents want to define every action as bullying, but some interactions are just kids with bad ideas, or kids being kids. The key is to know the difference.” Grownups have a role to play, too. “Ten years ago, if an adult saw someone being teased, they’d step in and tell them to stop,” Dolan says. “We were role models for all kids, not just our own kids.” Today, many adults are more reluctant — afraid that it won’t look politically correct or that they will be perceived as parenting someone else’s child.

TOO BULLIED TO LEARN Carrot-top. Creep. Weirdo. It wasn’t another student who started bullying Kevin*. It was a middle school coach (yes, coach), who insisted on calling him a nickname Kevin didn’t like. “I was singled out for things I couldn’t change — my height, my hair color,” he explains. He was pushed, hit and harassed by other students. Over and over again. “I didn’t talk or do work at school. I just wanted to go home,” he says. Finally, he just quit going to class. That’s when his mom got him into Street School.

“We define bullying as when someone uses power intentionally and repeatedly to hurt someone else.” — Jeni Dolan, lead prevention educator for Operation Aware Kevin was afraid of being bullied there, too, but found a very different environment. Students know each other and counselors take an active role in their well-being. And bullying simply isn’t tolerated. “Don’t be afraid to speak out. Make yourself heard,” Kevin advises other students experiencing bullying. Once, while being chased by a group of boys, he ran into a smoke shop for safety. Now he wishes he’d gone to the school board, not the smoke shop. “Go through the levels at school,” he says. “If a teacher can’t help you, go to the principal. If the principal doesn’t help you, go to the superintendent.” Today, Kevin talks of “getting an education and a new normal.” He plans to graduate and possibly attend college.

REPORT BULLYING Have you witnessed bullying or been a target? Tulsans can help keep students safe by reporting potential bullying threats to TPS officials or calling the 211 Helpline. To report an emergency situation, call 911. TPS parents and students can visit the TIPS website through www.tulsaschools.org or call a new TPS phone number, 918-746-6868.

A SCHOOL ISSUE Tenna Whitsel is smack dab in the middle of the bullying issue. As secondary student services coordinator for Tulsa Public Schools, it’s her responsibility to develop a safe learning environment, and that includes bullying issues. “Disciplining can be a longer process that involves both students and both sets of parents,” she says. For starters, TPS uses the term “aggressor” for the bully, and “target” for the victim. A targeted kid often is different in some way, so Whitsel works with him or her on social skills. “We devise a plan for them to manage their environment, to give them more safety and strength,” she says. Often, the aggressor is simply trying on the behavior. “We can check that easily and put a stop to it

pretty quickly,” Whitsel says. “And we can refer them to outside counselors.” Parents can be defensive, especially if their child is the aggressor. “We let them know their child isn’t bad, we just want to change behavior,” she explains. “We show them we have the facts and present solutions.” And it’s not surprising for parents of the targeted student to be alarmed. “Kids don’t want to tell their parents, especially if they think they’ll get advice about standing up and being strong,” she says. “This isn’t the time to hear that. “Bullied students want their parents to ask, ‘How can I help?’ This is the time for parents to be compassionate, comforting and nurturing.”

TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE Kim Littrell’s empathy for bullied children comes naturally. She was one. This teaching and learning specialist with the Oklahoma Education Association was called names, pushed and hit in middle school. “I was weird, geeky, overweight and intellectual,” she says. Boys, especially, picked on her and took her lunch every day. Her mother was supportive, but didn’t know what to do. Her father said — as fathers did in the 1970s — to hit back. But that wasn’t her nature. Luckily, Littrell outgrew her awkward stage. She also straightened her hair, lost 40 pounds, got contacts and discovered makeup. “By ninth grade, I was a new kid,” she says. A boy who once taunted her asked her out. (She declined.) However, scars remain. She blames bullying for the stage fright, panic attacks and hives she experiences as a pianist. “I’m untrusting,” she says, but adds that she has learned to overcome how others judged her. “When you replace their voices with yours, you can determine your own value.” Littrell now designs and implements professional development for teachers in northeast Oklahoma and notes a greater awareness of bullying today than in past years. “Teachers are much more likely to put a stop to bullying, much more conscious of creating a community in the classroom,” she says. TulsaPeople.com

Continued from p. 53 But of course, there is still work to do. “We’re here to create a community of learners,” she adds. “We work on respect and dialogue and preventive efforts. We need a new mindset — a shift in thinking.”

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ed in an inflated count for the 2010-2011 academic hile state figures on the chart below year. make Tulsa appear more bully-proof Tulsa’s reported incidents drastically dropped than its Oklahoma City counterpart — Oklathe following year, 2011-2012 (see chart). Whitsel homa’s largest school district — that’s not attributes this to a new and rigorous bullying, necessarily the case, says Tenna Whitsel, secharassment and intimidation policy, which includondary student services coordinator for Tulsa ed regulations on prevention and intervention, as Public Schools. She says numbers of reported bullying well as investigation and reporting. She says TPS incidents can be misleading, as demonstrated in staff was trained to better understand the differTulsa’s 2010-2011 bullying incident reports. ence between peer conflict and peer aggression. “The method a given district or school uses to A local philanthropic group in January 2012 protrack incidents of bullying or how it defines bullyvided funding support that further empowered the ing and harassment can vary widely,” Whitsel says. district’s new policy. TPS now “Although the state has a given has an anonymous and secure process to follow, it is only as of Oklahoma high school online reporting system. It proaccurate as the person who fills students did not go to vides a means to meet the poliout the report and the data that school recently because they felt cy’s mandate requiring a written is kept at schools.” they would be unsafe at school or report to school administration While some instances of bulon their way to or from school. of any observed student bullying are clear-cut, physical lying. assaults often are rooted in had been threatened or Through the system, which harassment and bullying, she injured with a weapon is linked to the TPS website, explains. One district may tag an such as a gun, knife, or club on school and support personnel incident as bullying and assault, school property. and even bus drivers can make while another might report it were bullied on school a report instantly. as an assault only. Tulsa counts property. “More importantly, a best incidents of bullying as well practice in any comprehensive as incidents where bullying or Source: 2011 Oklahoma Youth Risk approach to curtail bullying harassment is involved. Behavior Survey requires a means of anonyIn 2010-2011, reported TPS mous reporting,” Whitsel says. bullying incidents skyrocketed “Through this system, students are much more to more than 27,000, far overshadowing reports of likely to report bullying, or other student safetyall other districts, including Oklahoma City. Whitsel related issues that help keep schools safe.” attributes this to a concerted effort to educate staff, Oklahoma City has recently taken Tulsa’s cue by students and parents about bullying and its effects implementing the same reporting system, which on children and those who witness it. will cost TPS $8,000 to operate over the next school “The message was so clear, schools across the year. Whitsel says she fears the funds may not be district attributed all types of student conflict as available through the district’s limited budget. bullying,” she says. “Research supports that when “This is a real shame as we’re really just now startpeople start learning about bullying, the reports ing to grasp the reporting system and its potenwill go up.” tial,” she says. “Already this system has helped Whitsel says schools reported bullying with other tremendously, not only in the bullying reports but discipline occurrences without fully understanding in other student safety concerns like tips about the difference between harassment and normal potential suicides.” conflict. This, along with the heightened vigilance toward bullying and harassment behaviors, result-

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1,878

4,382

4,364

10,624

427

GRADES K-5 GRADES 6-8

All figures are for the 2011-2012 academic year. Source: State Department of Education

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INCIDENTS RESULTING IN PHYSICAL INJURY

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Social media adds new options for bullying venues. With Facebook, Twitter, texting, cell phones and email, aggressors feel they can say almost anything and be anonymous. But that’s not true. “Don’t assume privacy,” Operation Aware’s Dolan advises students. “And don’t say anything on a social networking site that you wouldn’t say to someone’s face or with your parents standing behind you.” “Just because you’re in your bedroom, you’re not anonymous,” Whitsel adds. Individuals can download Facebook pages to TIPS, the online reporting tool for TPS, as evidence. “Then, it’s there forever,” she warns. TPS can address cyber bullying when it becomes an issue in learning development, when a student doesn’t feel safe or when a student can’t concentrate. “That’s our business even though it’s not onsite or on one of our computers,” Whitsel says. But she disagrees with taking away Facebook as a punishment for online misbehavior. “That’s the worst thing to do,” she says. “For this generation, it’s their way of socializing. Taking it away doesn’t give them an opportunity to develop the ethics that go with that.” Her advice is to become part of that network. “Be your kid’s Facebook friend,” she suggests. “Even though they can start a new Facebook page, they know you’re watching them. “Talk about ‘dos and don’ts.’ Kids can teach moms and dads to set up security measures. This is the new generation gap.” Littrell also weighs in on the importance of parent supervision in the online arena: “Don’t just give a child a laptop and not check what they’re doing. Teach your children digital literacy. Let them know you’re watching this area of their life as you watch every other area. “We think of adolescents as little adults because they have technical skills,” Littrell explains. “But they don’t have the emotional intelligence to conduct themselves safely and properly in the online environment.” The Parent Child Center’s Hahn says most students — even those in high school — have no perception of risk. He warns parents that some fifth graders have 500 Facebook friends. “It’s a digital window into every phase of their lives and gives people access to their lives,” he says.

The Parent Child Center of Tulsa utilizes a nationally acclaimed puppet show called “Kids on the Block” to teach children as young as kindergarteners about bullying and other safety issues.

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ullying is the most common form of violence in our society, according to the National Association of School Psychologists, and it involves anywhere from 15 to 30 percent of students as aggressors or targets. Identifying a problem is step one. Step two is doing something about it. Both are community jobs, says Steve Hahn of The Parent Child Center of Tulsa. If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes at least 17 organizations to help children address bullying. The Parent Child Center, Tulsa Public Schools and other local groups comprise www.preventbullyingtulsa.org, an online resource for students, parents and educators that also serves

as a venue for reporting bullying incidents. “As a community, we say no to bullying,” says the website, which describes itself as “a collaboration of Tulsa-area mental health and advocacy agencies that have come together to provide the community with resources and services regarding children and bullying.” “We have a broad membership and want to include others to spread awareness and prevention,” Hahn says. One vehicle used to get the message out is a nationally acclaimed puppet show, “Kids on the Block.” This educational theatrical program, started more than 30 years ago in Maryland, is used locally to focus on social and safety issues such as abuse, divorce and stranger danger. The Kids on the Block programs are directed toward audiences in kindergarten through early middle school. Kids on the Block teaching packages can be purchased on the website, allowing teachers or districts to start a “troupe” of puppeteers. Teaching packages include large, handcrafted

puppets, multiple scripts, interactive questions and answers, props, and classroom follow-up materials. The bullying program, “You’re Not the Boss of Me,” was seen by as many as 30,000 students in Tulsa last year. “This kind of awareness gives kids the skills to say something, to talk to an adult, to get help,” Hahn says. Awareness has led to changes in how local agencies and organizations deal with bullying. For instance, if someone previously called the statewide helpline, 211, to report bullying, the organization’s only option was to refer callers to 911. More recently, however, 211 can refer callers to other www. preventbullyingtulsa.org partners for therapy or education. Tulsa Housing Authority, also part of the www.preventbullyingtulsa.org collaboration, makes it a point to present the “Kids on the Block” program in its housing units. “THA has these kids after hours and for summer programming,” Hahn says. “We want to reinforce what they learn in school.” Another www.preventbullying-

tulsa.org partner, the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, teaches children to identify, discuss and prevent prejudice, which can lead to bullying, through its “Different and the Same” program. Trained OCCJ volunteers present the nineweek program in local elementary schools and touch on themes such as stereotyping, speaking different languages, cross-cultural and interracial friendships, and standing up against prejudice. The Tulsa City-County Library, another proud partner of the initiative, offers books, music and movies about bullying. Staff members also have been trained to address bullying and to help individuals who don’t have computer or Internet access report incidents of bullying on TIPS, the TPS online reporting program. The staff and volunteers of Big Brothers Big Sisters also receive training to deal with bullying. “This isn’t just a school problem, but a community problem,” Hahn says. “It’s not just a student problem, it’s an adult problem.” tþ TulsaPeople.com

Mondo’s Ristorante Italiano’s jumbo ravioli in red sauce

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Judy takes us on a tour of some of Tulsa’s popular spots for soul-satisfying food.

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Food for the

Soul

Sentimental and satisfying, comfort food is the perfect indulgence for a cold winter day in Tulsa. by JUDY ALLEN

. f you were to ask 10 people their definition of “comfort food,” you’d likely receive 10 different answers. In a nutshell, I believe it to be any dish that has a nostalgic or sentimental appeal to the diner. It might be a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup when you are under the weather, hot and creamy homemade macaroni and cheese on a cold day, or your grandmother’s legendary Greek pastitsio.

Whatever the case, it is food you crave to nurture your soul — or simply to fill you up — on any given day. Now that winter is officially upon us, we tend to long for those hearty, soulsoothing dishes. Put on your coat and warm up the car, for I’ve compiled a list of my favorite comfort foods from dozens of our local restaurants. From spicy beef rendang to sweet, silky coconut cream pie, your tummies are sure to be soothed and satisfied.

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Nothing says “comfort food” like a big bowl of pasta. Whether you prefer yours creamy, meaty or tomatoey, Tulsa has you covered. These big bowls are sure to please.

BIGA VINO E CUCINA I order the Pappardelle with Ragu Bolognese ($9.50, half portion; $17.75, full portion) almost every time I visit Biga Vino e Cucina. The classic Italian dish features homemade pasta rolled into thick,

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wide strips, lightly dressed with classic Bolognese ragu (celery, carrots and onion cooked for hours with ground beef, pork and veal, stock and milk). Paired with the restaurant’s lemony arugula and bresaola salad, and a bottle of Sangiovese, your home-style Italian dinner is complete.

4329 S. Peoria Ave., 918-743-2442, www.bigaitalianrestaurant.com

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DALESANDRO’S The robust six-layer lasagna from Dalesandro’s ($18), a recipe handed down from owner Sonny Dalesandro’s great-grandmother, is made with fresh whole goat’s milk ricotta, whole milk mozzarella, Italian sausage, mushrooms and topped with Pecorino Romano cheese. A hearty night out, especially when paired with its celebrated Caesar salad and a glass of Chianti.

Mondo’s recently opened again after a mere 15-year hiatus, and brought back the popular dishes of the Aloisio family. One of the most adored dishes from the old days is just as well liked now — the jumbo ravioli in red sauce. The enormous pasta pillows ($12.95) are filled with ricotta, grated Parmesan and Pecorino and a secret blend of spices, and are served covered with your choice of rich meat sauce or marinara.

1742 S. Boston Ave., 918-582-1551, www.dalesandros.com

3410 S. Peoria Ave., 918-561-6300, www.mondositalian.com

9999 S. Mingo Road, 918-994-4888, www.ridgegrill.com

PALACE CAFÉ Chef James Shrader knows his way around a lobster (his now famous Lobster Corndog has graced the Palace Café menu for years). He also knows how to make a mean noodle. So, when I crave a rich pasta dish, I head in for the Lobster Tagliatelle, house-made pasta with Maine lobster, shrimp, scallops and fresh fish draped in an herby pestoPernod sauce ($26).

1301 E. 15th St., 918-582-4321, www.palacetulsa.com

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For fried chicken better than grandma’s, head to Evelyn’s, a popular seat-yourself café just north of the Tulsa airport. Wanda J (Evelyn’s daughter) fries up super-crispy and surprisingly non-greasy chicken for a legion of fans. Daily lunch specials also include fork-tender chickenfried steak, meat loaf with gravy, smothered chicken, beef pot roast, chicken and noodles, and turkey and dressing — delicious washed down with a glass of sweet tea.

3014 N. 74th E. Ave., 918-835-1212

CELEBRITY RESTAURANT Tulsa’s legendary Celebrity Restaurant has been known, most notably, for its tableside Caesar salad preparation, which the restaurant has offered for more than 50 years. But the real treat is the incredible skillet-fried chicken served with biscuits and gravy ($15.50) — fried so perfectly crisp that, on their last visit,

THE RIDGE GRILL A peasant dish such as macaroni and cheese is always looking to be upgraded a class or two. The Ridge Grill kicks its recipe up a notch by adding chunks of Maine lobster meat to the casserole of macaroni coated in a silky cheese sauce made from smoked Gouda and Gruyere ($10, side; $20, entrée).

TI AMO When you know you need a plate of cheesy goodness, but can’t decide what to order, head to Ti Amo. Start with an order of authentic bruschetta ($7), but save room for the Pasta Mista, a loaded plate that gives you the opportunity to try a bit of everything — lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken cannelloni and a meatball ($16).

6024 S. Sheridan Road, 918-499-1919; or 219 S. Cheyenne Ave., 918-592-5151; www.tiamotulsa.com

Celebrity Restaurant’s skillet-fried chicken

Willie Nelson and company ordered 60 plates of it.

3109 S. Yale Ave., 918-743-1800, www.celebritytulsa.com

NELSON’S Nelson’s Buffeteria, always famous for its chicken-fried steak, was recently reopened as Nelson’s Ranch House by Nelson Barry Rogers III, grandson of Nelson’s founder Nelson Rogers Sr. The hearty dish, one of many on the buffet menu, is hand-breaded and crisp on the outside with a tender steak center ($8.69). Smother it with creamy gravy and smooth, buttery mashed potatoes. Then, go home and take a nap.

NELSON’S RANCH HOUSE: 1547 E. Third St., 918-584-1337 NELSON’S BUFFETERIA: (operated by Barry’s mother, Suzanne Rogers, and brother, Steven Rogers) 4401 S. Memorial Drive, 918-236-4655, www.nelsonsbuffeteria.com

RED ROCK CANYON GRILL Stop in at Red Rock Canyon Grill for a glance at the beautiful sunset as well as hearty fare. The popular Persimmon Hill Meatloaf garners great reviews — spicy ground beef tenderloin, pork sausage and cheese, slow-cooked and topped with a fireroasted tomato-brown sauce and served with redskin mashed potatoes and glazed carrots ($14).

9916 Riverside Parkway, 918-394-7625, www.redrockcanyongrill.com

CAZ’S CHOWHOUSE

IKE’S CHILI

Caz’s Chowhouse in the Brady Arts District is known for a menu full of comfort food dishes — chicken and waffles, fried catfish and meatloaf, for starters. I like to dig in to Pop’s Pot Roast — slow-cooked overnight and served with mashed red potatoes, glazed carrots and a slathering of brown gravy ($8.99), as well as cornbread or buttery dinner rolls.

For more than 100 years, Ike’s Chili, Tulsa’s oldest running restaurant, has been serving up bowls of its meaty chili ($4.99-$6.99), containing only meat, tomatoes and the family’s secret spice blend; Three-way (chili, beans and spaghetti); and Frito Chili Pie. Founder Ike Johnson dubbed the chili recipe “a bowl of blessedness.” I insisted Martha Stewart visit on her one and only visit to Tulsa. She loved it.

18 E. Brady St., 918-588-CHOW, www.cazschowhouse.com

WHITE RIVER FISH MARKET O.T. Fallis opened White River Fish Market in 1932 (the restaurant wasn’t added until the ’40s) to serve the freshest fish in town (living across from the airport can’t hurt!). People still flock to the unassuming storefront for the fresh seafood and home-style recipes. I love to pop in for a platter of fried catfish, tender hushpuppies and crisp onion rings ($12.45).

1708 N. Sheridan Road, 918-835-1910, www.whiteriverfishmarket.com

Yokozuna’s spicy Chicken Chili Ramen

5941 E. Admiral Place, 918-838-9410, www.ikeschilius.com

YOKOZUNA The Chicken Chili Ramen ($8, lunch; $10, dinner) at Yokozuna serves as a modern-day chicken noodle soup … with a kick. Ramen noodles float in a spicy broth with sliced chilies, shredded Napa cabbage, green onion and a char-grilled chicken breast. It will most definitely cure what ails you.

309 E. Second St. (and coming soon to East 91st Street and South Yale Avenue), 918-508-7676, www.yokozunatulsa.com

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French onion soup at Cardigan’s

Bodean’s cioppino (also known as fisherman’s stew)

CARDIGAN’S When the weather outside is frightfully cold, I long to sit on the couch with a piping hot bowl of soup … and a blanket. There is something about soup that makes the chills vanish — and hearty stew and meaty chili do the trick just as well. When I do have to get out in the weather, here are a few of my favorite bowls.

FULL MOON CAFÉ There is no doubt Full Moon Café’s rich, creamy tortilla soup ($4.99, bowl; $8.49, with salad) — loaded with hearty toppings such as tortillas, avocado, chicken and cheese — would make my list. The legendary soup (I have tried, rather miserably, to recreate it at home) has been a favorite at this Cherry Street mainstay for more than 20 years. For a hearty meal, I always pair it with a bowl of crisp salad and a buttery breadstick.

1525 E. 15th St., 918-583-6666, www.eatfullmoon.com

Cardigan’s can rightfully boast about its popular French onion soup ($3.99, cup; 4.99, bowl). A volcanically gooey topping of melted cheese spills over the side of the bowl. Dig through to find tender bread slices that have fully absorbed the rich, oniony beef broth.

6000 S. Lewis Ave., 918-749-9070, www.cardiganstulsa.com

BODEAN RESTAURANT AND FISH MARKET San Francisco-style cioppino ($19), fisherman’s stew, is a luxurious treat at Bodean’s, Tulsa’s longtime restaurant and market devoted to superfresh fish. The Italian-American dish contains a combination of fish and shellfish — crab, clams, shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels and fish — in a tomatoey broth. The rich but light bowl is garnished with toasted bread, perfect for mopping up every last drop of the delicious broth.

3376 E. 51st St., 918-749-1407, www.bodean.net TulsaPeople.com

The Tavern Burger

Citrus & Garlic Chicken ($13, small; $18, large), paired with roasted new potatoes and spinach. I love the kick it receives from copious amounts of lemon, and the chicken is always tender. Try it paired with a glass of crisp Schug Chardonnay.

3523 S. Peoria Ave., 918-747-9463, www.sonomatulsa.com

WOLFGANG PUCK BISTRO The Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf at the popular Wolfgang Puck Bistro is delicious served with mashed potatoes, Port wine sauce and crispy onion strings ($14). While not technically meat and potatoes, I also love Puck’s Viennese Beef Goulash (his mother’s recipe, available only at this location), served over egg noodles ($14).

3330 S. Peoria Ave., 918-292-8585, www.wolfgangpuck.com

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These unpretentious basics have been the fundamental building blocks in American home-style cooking (think steak and baked potatoes), as well as the world over (fish and chips and Indian curry). While the dishes containing the duo tend to be rustic — which I love — many of our local chefs have infused them with a bit of modernity.

THE TAVERN The Tavern Burger is perhaps the most talked about dish among my friends here in town … and my absolute favorite burger. The patty is made with a house-ground mixture of short ribs and brisket, grilled to a perfect medium-rare and topped with Stilton blue cheese, mushroom

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Cognac cream sauce and served on a made-fresh-daily challah bun ($13) … and, of course, served with a pile of shoestring fries. If you are truly looking to indulge, add a side (to share, of course) of the decadent “angry” mac and cheese ($8), pepped up with a generous dose of sambal oelek, a spicy red chili paste.

201 N. Main St., 918-949-9801, www.taverntulsa.com

SONOMA BISTRO & WINE BAR Sonoma Bistro & Wine Bar in Brookside has become a true neighborhood joint, with diners ranging from families to participants in a girls’ night out. The eclectic menu pairs nicely with the generous wine list, which was cultivated carefully by owner Tim Baker. I often order the

WHITE LION PUB

1542 E. 15th St., 918-949-4440, www.smoketulsa.com

GO WEST

The essence of pub food, fish and chips are as popular on British menus as cheeseburgers are here. The White Lion Pub, a Tudor-style pub tucked away near a bustling south Tulsa intersection, serves it classically made with cod or sole, with thick fries (“chips”) and a good dose of malt vinegar and a side of mushy peas ($9). The eatery’s other classic pub fare is just as hearty (Cornish pasties, bangers and mash, and shepherd’s pie) and just as delicious as those across the pond.

6927 S. Canton Ave., 918-491-6533

Smoke. on Cherry Street offers some of the best grilled meat and seafood in town. I still pine for the hanger steak that is no longer on the menu, but my second-favorite steak is the 24-ounce bone-in rib-eye. The meat is locally sourced and served without any complicated seasoning or marinade … just good beef. The rib-eye steak is served with luxurious truffle-infused Yukon gold mashed potatoes and a rich Cabernet wine sauce ($58).

Go West is probably one of the best local restaurants you haven’t found yet. It features contemporary cowboy cuisine served up in a Western-themed dining room off the beaten path of Interstate 44, just west of town. The restaurant boasts Oklahoma-raised beef, and its twist on beef tenderloin is worth the drive. A generous steak is served over mushroom and potato-filled enchiladas and topped with zesty red salsa, goat cheese and cumininfused crema ($29).

The White Lion’s fish and chips

6205 New Sapulpa Road, 918-446-SLIM, www.gowestrestaurant.com

red grapes, chopped celery and toasted almonds in a whipped cream dressing served with lettuce on honey-wheat bread ($7.95) … with Lay’s potato chips and a large pickle spear.

2602 S. Harvard Ave., 918-508-2122, www.sproutzdeli.com

PHAT PHILLY’S The classic cheese steak at Phat Philly’s is an authentic and tasty nod to back East — griddled, chopped steak, grilled onion and bell peppers piled high on a hoagie roll and doused with melted cheddar sauce ($7, “Phat”; $10, “Phatter”). The joint stays open late on the weekends (until 4 a.m.), so you can satisfy your craving at almost any hour.

1305 S. Peoria Ave., 918-382-7428, www.phatphillys.com

THE BISTRO AT SEVILLE While the Monte Cristo sandwich may hail from a few decades past, the version served at The Bistro at Seville is always in style. The classic tripledecker is layered with shaved ham, turkey and Swiss cheese, dipped in batter and fried until golden-brown ($8). Served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of strawberry jam, it falls somewhere between a sweet breakfast and a savory lunch.

10021 S. Yale Ave., 918-296-3000, www.tulsabistro.com Wolfgang Puck Bistro’s Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

Growing up, the comfort food I remember best was a sandwich. My mom loved to whip up egg salad, and to this day it is my favorite sandwich … well, maybe it’s a tie with grilled cheese. Or a hot, cheesy Reuben. Whatever the case, there are many spots in town that feature some delicious signature sammies.

QUEENIE’S Two of my favorite sandwiches hail from the same tiny café — Queenie’s in Utica Square. What I order, however, simply depends on

the weather. During the warmer months I dive into the Ultra Egg Salad, a hearty blend of chopped egg and mayo topped with sliced tomato and crispy bacon ($7.50). When the weather turns chilly, I opt for the Santa Fe Grilled Cheese — 12-grain bread with cheddar and Jack cheese, tomatoes, red onions and roasted green chilies ($6.50). And if you can’t eat grilled cheese without tomato soup, Queenie’s has a delicious bowl packed with basil and cream.

1834 Utica Square, 918-749-3481, www.queeniesoftulsa.com

SPROUTZ Famed Texas cook Helen Corbitt created a rich chicken salad for the café menu at Neiman Marcus department stores in the 1950s, and the recipe has since gone viral among home cooks. Sproutz serves its version of the Neiman Marcus chicken salad sandwich — roasted chicken,

THE BOSTON DELI The Boston Deli has become well known for several things — Hasty Bake ribs, delicious takeout items and house-made pastrami brisket, for starters — but my favorite dish is the classic Reuben ($7.99). It’s made with a choice of corned beef, pastrami or smoked turkey (all lunch meats are custom-smoked, grilled or roasted on site) and piled high on Jewish rye bread with kraut, Swiss cheese, deli mustard and Russian dressing. Then grilled to perfection,

Boston Deli’s Reuben sandwich

The classic cheese steak sandwich at Phat Philly’s this sandwich will have you spoiled for all others.

6231 E. 61st St., 918-492-4745, www.thebostondeli.com

OKLAHOMA JOE’S BBQ I would drive miles for a burnt-end sandwich ($8.49) at Oklahoma Joe’s — and I have, driving to Kansas City before Joe Davidson brought Joe’s back to Oklahoma. Burnt ends are born when brisket and pork butts go night-night in the smoker at 7 p.m. and don’t see the light of day until 12 hours later. The flat side of the brisket is sliced for service, but the point side is re-seasoned, smoked three hours longer, diced and coated in Joe’s famous sauce … “the platinum of barbecue,” as Davidson puts it.

333 W. Albany St., Broken Arrow, 918-355-0000; or 423 N. Main St. (inside Cain’s Ballroom) for lunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday) and performance nights (opens one hour prior to shows); www.okjoes.com

LAMBRUSCO’Z Friday signals the end of the work week for most people, but for me it’s all about “French Dip Friday” at Lambrusco’z. Owner Nancy Bruce slow-cooks brisket overnight in a rich beef broth, then serves the shredded goodness on a hoagie roll with provolone cheese, horseradish mayo and red onion, with a bowl of the broth for dipping ($9.99). If I can’t wait until Friday, I grab a tub of jalapeño pimento cheese ($8.99). It grills up nicely, but I have been known to eat it directly from the tub with a fork.

1344 E. 41st St., 918-496-1246, www.lambruscoz.com TulsaPeople.com

KEO’s exotic Malaysian Rendang

Café Ole’s white queso and chips

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El Rio Verde’s Wet Burrito

My husband, Tate, and I went to London for part of our honeymoon. That city has some of the best ethnic food in the world. Now when I eat Indian food, I am always transported back to that week. Many of you are sure to have memories of overseas travels, as well. Luckily, Tulsa has some delicious restaurants that specialize in cuisines from across the globe — think Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican and Indian, just for starters.

INDIA PALACE Some nights, only takeout will suffice. My go-to comfort dish is India Palace’s Chicken Tikka Masala ($11.95), boneless chicken, marinated in spices and yogurt, baked in the tandoor oven and simmered in a spiced, creamy masala sauce. I enjoy it paired with garlic naan — leavened bread stuffed with garlic and baked in the tandoor ($2.50) — perfect for mopping up any extra sauce.

6963 S. Lewis Ave., 918-492-8040, www.theindiapalacetulsa.com

PHO DA CAO The family-owned Pho Da Cao dishes up authentic Vietnamese cui-

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sine made from recipes passed down from many generations, including the popular and satisfying pho — bowls of light yet flavorful broth peppered with rice noodles and a choice of meat. I love it with round steak and beef meatballs ($4.95-$8.95). The restaurant also serves a delicious version of bun cha gio, rice vermicelli and green salad topped with sliced egg rolls, grilled meat, fresh veggies and chopped peanuts ($6.95-$7.95).

9066 E. 31st St., 918-270-2715

KEO KEO, the cozy café on Brookside that recently added a south Tulsa location, specializes in the southeast Asian foods of Zahidah Hyman’s homeland. She is the chef and coowns KEO with her husband, Bill. I always urge dining companions to order the Malaysian Rendang (slowcooked beef and onion with yellow curry and coconut milk; $11) so I can steal a bite. I typically opt for the spicy Thai Green Curry or Tom Ka (chicken, lemongrass, tomatoes and mushrooms in a spicy coconut broth; $10).

3524 S. Peoria Ave., 918-794-8200; or 8921 S. Yale Ave., 918-794-0090; www.keorestaurant.com

EL RIO VERDE The Wet Burrito ($6) at El Rio Verde has an enormous fan club to match its enormous size. The giant flour tortilla is packed with meat, beans,

cheese and pico de gallo, and is served smothered in enchilada sauce and grated cheese with a dollop of sour cream and guacamole. Along with this specialty of the house, the menu is packed with traditional Mexican fare … no Tex-Mex here. Wash it down with a “real” Coke Classic in a glass bottle.

38 N. Trenton Ave., 918-592-2555

MI TIERRA Bandeja Paisa (also known as Plato Montañera; $18) is a traditional and hearty Colombian dish served on a large platter. At Mi Tierra, which specializes in the cuisines of Peru, Venezuela and Colombia, the dish includes grilled steak, blood sausage, a generous piece of deep-fried pork belly, white rice, red beans, fried plantains and a fried egg.

6703 E. 81st St., 918-477-7155

MI COCINA Mi Cocina, the upscale chain that features a cuisine that is more Mexico City than Tex-Mex, offers quite a bit of both on the menu. I love the Tacos de Brisket — flour or corn tacos with slow-roasted shredded brisket, queso blanco, rice, salad greens and sliced avocado ($12.95). If you are brave, pair your meal with a Mambo Taxi — a fairly strong concoction of frozen margarita swirled with icy sangria ($8).

1342 E. 15th St., 918-599-8009, www.micocinarestaurants.com

Yes, these two ingredients deserve their own category. You know what I mean — nachos, quesadillas, cheese fries. There is no denying this is a match made in heaven.

CAFÉ OLE Can’t get rid of that chill? Park a chair next to the outdoor fireplace at Café Ole and snack on some of its famous white queso, housemade salsa and some crisp tortilla chips ($5.95), and you are sure to be warmed to the core. The secret recipe includes Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, green chilies, onion and spices.

3509 S. Peoria Ave., 918-745-6699, www.cafeolefranchise.com

THE BROOK The two locations of The Brook Restaurant are known for hearty and humongous portions of classic American fare. Think chickenfried steak, burgers and even salads, but when I dine in I often opt for an appetizer plate of quesadillas ($8.50-$9.25). The Brook features

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Introducing

Blue Plate Dinners Dilly Deli now does dinner with your comfort food favorites! Join us tonight and bring the family!

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Monday

Homestyle Meatloaf

Tuesday

Chicken Fried Chicken

Wednesday

Family Pasta Night

Thursday

Breakfast for Dinner www.dillydelitulsa.com 402 East 2nd Street 918.938.6382

Friday

Fried Catfish and Chips

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whipped cream and draped with chocolate ganache, resembling the classic snack cake. It is my go-to birthday cake for friends and family.

Butterscotch pie with caramel and whiskybrown sugar meringue at Antoinette Baking Co.

3202 E. 15th St., 918-747-2301; 4930 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, 918-250-1607; 2832 E. 101st St., 918-296-9000; www.merrittsbakery.com

five options — classic beef, chicken or veggie as well as spinach and mushroom, and fajita chicken. Paired with sides of sour cream, salsa and guacamole, this “starter” stands in for a good meal … or two.

JUNIPER Justin Thompson’s farm-to-table restaurant, Juniper, has been highly popular since the first night. His creatively conceived cooking always wows diners, but you have to be sure to save room for the cobbler ($12), which changes with the season. I have enjoyed a piping hot bowl of mixed berry cobbler in the heat of summer, topped with a generous scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, as well as a rich, autumnal combination of apple and pear with caramel sauce.

3401 S. Peoria Ave., 918-748-9977; or 7727 E. 91st St., 918-392-9977; www.brookrestaurant.com

R BAR & GRILL Tired of traditional cheese fries? I absolutely love Chef Trevor Tack’s take on the Quebec classic at Brookside’s R Bar & Grill. Poutine ($7), a Canadian take on the bar-food classic, consists of hand-cut fries that are crisp on the outside yet still tender in the middle, topped with squeakyfresh cheese curds and piping hot brown gravy (which melts the curds ever so slightly). You may never go back to Eskimo Joe’s again.

324 E. Third St., 918-794-1090, www.junipertulsa.com

STONEHORSE CAFÉ You may not think of dessert when Stonehorse Café is mentioned — thanks to Chef Tim Inman’s delicious upscale fare — but you should. Inman makes some of the best bread around (sold at his market next door), which is turned into an amazing bread pudding ($12). His cubed bread is soaked in rich custard with pecans and bourbon-laced raisins. It is served with house-spun caramel ice cream (just one of the flavors also sold in the market) and bourbon caramel.

3421 S. Peoria Ave., 918-392-4811, www.rbarbrookside.com

KILKENNY’S IRISH PUB What is it with cheese and potatoes? The Irish sure know. Just look at their classic boxty, potato pancakes stuffed with meat and cheese. Kilkenny’s serves up several boxty varieties, as well as a hearty plate of Irish Nachos — a mound of thick potato crisps topped with shredded cheddar cheese, red onions, tomatoes, green onions and olives. Served with sour cream and homemade salsa ($5.99).

1748 Utica Square, 918-712-7470, www.stonehorsecafe.com day nights. Don’t dawdle, because the great flavors — key lime, coconut cream, strawberry rhubarb and chocolate caramel are just a few — sell out quickly. Pop in during morning hours for a sampling of Molly Martin’s and Andrea Mohn’s delicious and creative treats — French macarons, brown-butter crispy treats and blueberry-lavender muffins ($2$2.50) are just a few.

1413 E. 15th St., 918-582-8282, www.tulsairishpub.com

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE I should tell you to go to Fleming’s Steakhouse for the amazing rib-eye steak, but what I really crave at the upscale chain are the delicious side dishes ($7.50-$9.95). Fleming’s Potatoes are the house version of au gratin, with cream, cheddar cheese and zesty jalapeños. Mashed potatoes get an upscale treatment with blue cheese, Parmesan or roasted garlic, and the perfectly baked potato comes with a traditional garnish of sour cream, butter, green onions, bacon and cheddar. Don’t pass on the creamed spinach or buttery sautéed mushrooms.

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3305 S. Peoria Ave., 918-808-0875, www.antoinettebakingco.com

MERRITT’S BAKERY ANTOINETTE BAKING CO. End your week with Pie Day. Antoinette Baking Co., a recent addition to the Brookside scene, features a slice of pie ($5) and house-brewed coffee from Intelligentsia ($1.95) from 7-10 p.m. on Friday and Satur-

Of course you already know that Merritt’s Bakery has an enormous amount of sweet offerings such as cookies and pastries, but I have fallen in love with the “Ding Dong” cake. No, it’s not listed on the menu as such (you’ll have to order a Snowflake Cake; $21.50), but the rich chocolate cake is filled with gooey

CUPCAKES BY LU AND KUPCAKZ Cupcakes have a way of making anyone happy … me included. My son, Liam, could eat a cupcake for every meal. There are a few spots in town making creative little cakes perfect for taking to a friend or even eating by yourself in the car … yes, it has happened. Cupcakes by Lu opened recently — and quietly. My 3-year-old noticed the shop as we drove by. We love the red velvet and Nutella cupcakes ($2.49), but every variety looks delicious. Kupcakz has been around for a couple of years and offers flavors such as Lemon Drop, Morning Buzz and Not a Carrot in the World ($2.75). It also sells shots of frosting for those in need.

CUPCAKES BY LU: 8136 S. Harvard Ave., 918-591-3546, www.cupcakesbylu.com KUPCAKZ: 7135 S. Mingo Road, 918-461-0228, www.kupcakz.com

Have you seen Tulsa’s newest club? TCC’s new golf course will have its members in full swing for 2013!

Juniper’s seasonal apple and pear cobbler with ice cream and caramel sauce

ANN’S BAKERY Tulsa’s oldest bakery, Ann’s Bakery, is celebrating 75 years in business this year. People have flocked in for everything from sausage rolls to lemon bars to wedding cakes. I always grab a bag of cookies to share. Whatever your sweet tooth desires, Ann’s is sure to have it in the case. 7 N. Harvard Ave., 918-834-2345, www.annsbakery.com tþ

TULSAPEOPLE.COM Check out Judy’s other articles featuring breakfast and pizza, two of her ultimate comfort foods. BREAKFAST To me, any sort of breakfast is comforting. Mainly because on any given day I am lucky to sneak in a bit of my son’s waffle or Lucky Charms. In the September 2012 issue of the magazine I tackled breakfast all over Tulsa, so to narrow it down to a few comforting dishes would be virtually impossible. PIZZA I can’t possibly write a feature on comfort food without including my favorite comfort food of all, pizza. However, we featured an entire article devoted to the savory pie in the February 2012 issue, so check it out again for all of my favorite picks.

The $6.5 million course renovation project included a course redesign by Rees Jones and opened to rave reviews! The updates included: • • • • • • • •

Building 18 new greens to USGA specifications with TYEE/007 Bentgrass Rebuilding greenside complexes and bunker surrounds Planting new and, in some cases, relocating trees to improve shot variety Creating strategic fairway bunkering at all the par 4s and 5s – 41 new bunkers in all Regrading the fairways to improve surface drainage Replacing the majority of the cart paths Enlarging and redefining all ponds, including a new 1.5-acre irrigation pond. Replacing all bridges, subterranean drainage pipes and other infrastructure.

Tulsa’s Most Family Friendly Country Club • New Kid’s Klub: Features a 56” HD TV, X-Box Game System, Video Games, DVD Movies, Game Table & Video Surveillance. • Child Sitting Service: A sitter is available to watch the kids each Friday and Saturday evening while mom and dad enjoy dinner! • Family Activities: Each month we host at least one family-friendly event at the Club. Movie nights, holiday events & much more! • Camp TCC – Kid’s Summer Camp: It’s a summer of fun at TCC’s summer day camp. Swimming, tennis, fitness, karate, arts & crafts, themed parties & much more!

Membership Opportunities Available

There has never been a better time to consider applying for membership to TCC. With the renovations complete to the golf course and member areas of the clubhouse, the “buzz” around the Club has never been more positive! If you have an interest in learning about these opportunities, please contact the Club’s business office. Visit www.TulsaCountryClub.com • 918-585-8151

Thank you to the many members who made these renovations a reality!

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TULSA’S PRIVATE SCHOOLS Trying to make the all-important decision of where your child should attend school next year? We’ve helped make that task easier by compiling all of the details about Tulsa’s major private schools. Compiled by SARAH MARTIN and LINDSAY PIERCE

All Saints Catholic School

299 S. Ninth St., Broken Arrow, 918-251-3000 www.allsaintsba.com All Saints Catholic School is a co-educational elementary and middle school that offers a first-rate Catholic education to students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. All students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend weekly mass, and students in sixth through eighth grades participate in daily religion classes. FACILITIES: The main buildings for classrooms, two playgrounds and one gymnasium. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: To provide children in prekindergarten through eighth grade a total educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and personal accountability within a Catholic community. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Kindergarten through fifth grade: language arts, math, social studies, science, art, music, Spanish, computer science and physical education. Sixth through eighth grades: math, language arts, social studies, art, foreign languages, computer science, speech, drama and physical education. ADMISSIONS: Testing required for academic placement. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 20-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Augustine Christian Academy

6310 E. 30th St., 918-832-4600, www.acatulsa.org Augustine Christian Academy, formerly St. Augustine Academy, is a Christian classical school dedicated to providing a setting that is both challenging and supportive. FACILITIES: Located in midtown Tulsa near East 31st Street and South Sheridan Road. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Classical, Christian programs for prekindergarten through 12th grade. PROGRAMS OFFERED: All three levels of the Trivium: grammar, dialectic and rhetoric; math; history; literature; composition; science; foreign languages; music; and art. TUITION: $4,150, K4-K5 (full day); $4,780, grades 1-5 (full time); $5,380, grades 6-8 (full time); $6,080, grades 9-12 (full time). Parttime status is available for home-schooled students. ADMISSIONS: Call for open house dates or to receive an enrollment packet. FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Bishop Kelley High School

3905 S. Hudson Ave., 918-627-3390, www.bkelleyhs.org Built in 1960, Bishop Kelley High School serves Catholic and nonCatholic families who seek a college preparatory program within a Christian environment of concern, trust and growth. The school is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Tulsa and serves a student population of 825 students in grades 9-12. FACILITIES: Located in midtown Tulsa on 37 acres that include the Stephenson Family Library/Media Center, a student commons, classrooms, computer labs, science labs, a theater, two gymnasiums and athletic fields. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Providing students a Lasallian education that develops individuals whose hearts and minds are prepared for a purposeful life. PROGRAMS OFFERED: In addition to traditional classes, scholars and pre-engineering programs are available. Extensive co-curricular activities, such as retreat and community service opportunities, are available. The school also has top 5A and 6A athletic programs and competitive OSSAA teams. TUITION: $8,300, Catholics supporting a parish; $10,600, all others ADMISSIONS: Placement exams and application STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 10-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

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THE 2013 GUIDE TO TULSA’S PRIVATE SCHOOLS Continued from p. 66 Cascia Hall Preparatory School

2520 S. Yorktown Ave. 918-746-2600 (Upper School) 918-746-2616 (Middle School) www.casciahall.org Founded in 1926 in midtown Tulsa by the Order of St. Augustine, Cascia Hall offers a college preparatory program for students in grades 6-12. FACILITIES: Forty acres of wooded campus with French neo-style buildings, including a monastery, chapel, performing arts center and athletic facilities. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Traditional liberal arts TUITION: $12,250 ADMISSIONS: Middle School entrance exam (entering grades 6-8); Upper School entrance exam (entering grade 9); mandatory application and interview; shadow day (optional). STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 12-1 FINANCIAL AID: More than $700,000 distributed annually to assist need-based families. UNIFORMS: Yes

Christian Montessori Academy

3702 S. 90th E. Ave., 918-628-6524 www.montessorilearning.org As Tulsa’s only Christian Montessori school, children 3-15 years old (preschool through eighth grade) receive instruction in classrooms designed to accommodate the individual learning styles of students. FACILITIES: One-story facility containing multiple classrooms. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Individualized, hands-on learning using Montessori methods and curriculum. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Extended learning opportunities in core subjects: math, science, language, reading, writing, history, geography, sensorial and practical life lessons, art, music, home economics, band, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. TUITION: $510 per month for three full days per week; $550 per month for five full days (students ages 3-6); $550 per month for students ages 6-9; and $575 per month for students ages 12-15. After-care programs available for additional fee. ADMISSIONS: School tour, interview and application STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 9-1 FINANCIAL AID: No UNIFORMS: No

Happy Hands Educational Center

8801 S. Garnett Road, 918-893-4800 www.happyhands.org Happy Hands is a full-time, year-round early intervention program that is committed to developing language and communication skills for children from infants to 6 year olds who are deaf, hard of hearing or have other communication disorders. FACILITIES: State-of-the-art deaf education facility. PROGRAMS OFFERED: An accredited infant, preschool and kindergarten program, along with child care services, all in a Christian environment; a speech and language pathologist who meets with students individually and in the classroom; parent classes; fellowship opportunities planned throughout the year. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: To provide total communication teaching through methods of sign language, voice and music for tailored learning. TUITION: Sliding-scale tuition ADMISSIONS: Family interview and tour STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 4-1, infants; 5-1, all others

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FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: No

Holland Hall

5666 E. 81st St., 918-481-1111 www.hollandhall.org Holland Hall provides a challenging, comprehensive coeducational experience for prekindergarten through 12th-grade students that promotes critical thinking and lifelong learning. FACILITIES: A 162-acre wooded campus with nine science labs; six computer labs; a state-of-the-art language lab; three libraries; six art and six music studios; a photography lab; a dance studio; the Walter Arts Center; the All Saints Chapel; gymnasiums; an all-weather track; tennis courts; and athletic fields. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Holland Hall provides an educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts, college-preparatory curriculum. PROGRAMS OFFERED: English, foreign language, mathematics, science, social studies, religious studies, fine arts, athletics and wellness (grades 9 and 12). TUITION: $4,100-$10,005, preschool; $11,490, junior kindergarten; $13,325, kindergarten; $13,750, grades 1-3; $15,400, grades 4-5; $16,025, grades 6-8; $17,400, grades 9-12. ADMISSIONS: Completed application and parent waiver, teacher recommendation, copy of birth certificate and immunization records (preschool); application, teacher recommendation, grades from past two years and current standardized test scores, copy of birth certificate and immunization records (kindergarten through third grade); application, parent waiver, grades from last two years and current standardized test scores, copy of birth certificate and immunization records, grade-level assessment, interview with faculty member (grades 4-12). STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 9-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Holy Family Cathedral School

820 S. Boulder Ave., 918-582-0422 www.holyfamilycathedralschool.com Founded by St. Katharine Drexel 113 years ago, Holy Family Cathedral School is an accredited Catholic school that serves students from preschool to eighth grade. The school offers a rigorous academic program and small class sizes. FACILITIES: Located next to Holy Family Cathedral, the school is a four-story building with a resource room, library, computer lab, science lab and playground. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Holy Family Cathedral School is a culturally diverse Catholic school working together with Christ to create lifelong learners; articulate, faith-filled leaders; and peacemakers. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Strings, choir, MathCounts, academic bowl, chess club, spelling bee, geography bee, athletics program, Duke University talent program, and the Robinson Brothers Foundation Scholarship. TUITION: $4,550, preschool (3 years old); $4,275, preschool (4 years old); $3,700, kindergarten through eighth grades (Catholic); $4,610, kindergarten through eighth grades (non-Catholic); multiple child discounts available. ADMISSION: Family interview and school tour STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 15-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Lincoln Christian School

1003 N. 129th E. Ave., 918-234-8150 www.lincolnchristianschool.com Lincoln Christian School’s philosophy is stated in three priorities: godly character, academic excellence and extracurricular activity. FACILITIES: Classrooms are exceptional in design, and special facilities at the secondary level are offered for art, music, science and computer labs. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Lincoln Christian School emphasizes good communication between teachers and parents, mutual respect and skillful conflict resolution. PROGRAMS OFFERED: AP classes for calculus, chemistry, English and U.S. history. High school electives include accounting, art, drama, band, vocal music, driver’s education, economics and jazz. Elementary specials include art, computers, music, physical education and Spanish. TUITION: Available on request ADMISSIONS: Application process and family interview STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 16-1, pre-K-kindergarten; 17-1, first and second grade; 19-1, third-fifth grade; 16-1, sixth-12th grade FINANCIAL AID: Limited UNIFORMS: Yes

The Little Light House

5120 E. 36th St., 918-664-6746 www.littlelighthouse.org Since 1972, The Little Light House has served as a learning haven for children living with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and many other special needs. It provides a unique program designed to offer special education and therapeutic services to children from birth to 6 years old. FACILITIES: Eight classrooms, small and large therapy gyms, low vision lab, speech therapy center and four playground areas designed for children with special needs. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: The Little Light House uses a transdisciplinary team program that allows therapists and teachers the opportunity to learn from one another to further a child’s learning and development. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Bible-based curriculum written by teachers and therapists; physical, speech, vision and occupational therapy; and an assistive technology program. ADMISSIONS: Children from birth to age 6 with physical or mental challenges causing a developmental delay in one or more areas of development are eligible for LLH services. Conditions that typically create these challenges include Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 8-1 UNIFORMS: No

Marquette School

1519 S. Quincy Ave., 918-584-4631 www.marquetteschool.org Established as Sacred Heart School in 1918, Marquette School is dedicated to teaching Catholic values and offering a comprehensive curriculum to preschool, elementary and middle school students in an atmosphere that promotes the growth of each child’s mind, body and spirit. FACILITIES: New early childhood development center, gymnasium, elementary library, art, music, and computer/technology and resource rooms. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Excellent academics, Sacramental preparation, weekly liturgical celebrations, Academic Bowl, MathCounts, National Junior Honor Society, athletics, scouts, choir,

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The Green and Gold Gala is one of Oklahoma’s premier events for raising scholarships at OBU. Tickets can be purchased at okbu.edu/events. To sponsor a table, contact Crystal McKee, 405.878.2703 or crystal.mckee@okbu.edu. For additional information, visit okbu.edu/gala.

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Founded in 1926, we are a traditional Catholic, Benedictine school focused on reading, writing, math and the sciences. Preschool through 8th Grade Enrolling for Fall 2013 918.746.4238 TulsaPeople.com

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Metro Christian Academy

6363 S. Trenton Ave., 918-745-9868 www.metroca.com Metro Christian Academy, established in 1984, is a state-accredited, college preparatory, interdenominational Christian school serving P3-12th grade students. Metro provides an education that is founded on biblical principles, cultivates Christian character and equips students to excel academically, spiritually, physically and socially.

EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Mingo Valley Christian School adds a unique dynamic to private school education with uncompromising academics, programs and activities in a Christian culture built on faith, prayer, character and moral responsibility. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Mathematics, science, Spanish, history, computer science, life skills classes, theater, engineering design programs, educational-based clubs, leadership programs, volleyball, track, football, basketball, soccer, cross-country, and concurrent enrollment classes. TUITION: $1,969 and $2,743, K4 part time; $5,009, K4 full time; $5,009, K5-sixth grade; $5,494, seventh-eighth grade; $5,903, ninth-12th grade ADMISSIONS: Please visit the school website or contact the school for an admissions packet. OPEN HOUSES: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 5; 6-8 p.m., March 5; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 2 STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 15-1 FINANCIAL AID: Limited basis UNIFORMS: Yes

Miss Helen’s Private School FACILITIES: Located on a 40-acre campus, the school consists of a single building facility where P3-12th grade students attend classes. The building includes a recently renovated auditorium, two lunchrooms, three gyms and a swimming pool. The campus has athletic fields for football, baseball, softball and soccer, and a new track and field complex. The campus is fully secured with perimeter fencing and provides a single (guarded) point of entry during the school day. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Metro Christian Academy is a Christian, college preparatory academy with high academic standards focused on developing young Christian leaders who will have a positive impact on the world around them. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Academic services range from 16 AP courses; honors classes; and Spanish, French and Chinese languages; to programs assisting students with diverse learning needs. As a member of the OSSAA, co-curricular activities include staterecognized music, drama and arts programs; leadership; honor societies; and championship-level athletics. Metro also offers multiple service organizations and mission opportunities for its students. TUITION: $5,450-$8,900 ADMISSIONS: A signed Statement of Faith, current transcript and standardized testing results, a pre-admissions questionnaire, a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate and current immunization records are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment with the admissions office, call 918-745-9868, ext. 164, or email mdixon@metroca.com. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 18-1 FINANCIAL AID: Available to qualifying families. UNIFORMS: Yes

Mingo Valley Christian School

8720 E. 61st St., 918-294-0404 www.mingovalley.org Established in 1976, Mingo Valley Christian School offers a wide range of learning opportunities for Kindergarten-4 through 12th-grade students. It is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian school with a wide range of opportunities for students, including a dynamic arts program, a growing athletic program, clubs and a variety of leadership opportunities. Mingo Valley has a strong emphasis on discipleship and seeks to help students develop a biblical worldview. FACILITIES: Two-story building with two science labs, updated computer labs, a multipurpose gym and a library, all housed in the Memorial Bible Church.

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4849 S. Mingo Road, 918-622-2327 www.misshelens.com Family-owned for almost 60 years, Miss Helen’s Private School provides a year-round safe, loving environment for students in preschool through fifth grade. FACILITIES: 19,000 square feet of space featuring a uniquely designed pod system for separate programs and state-of-the-art equipment, which allows the school to expand its educational programs and provide increased counseling and student services. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Miss Helen’s Private School aims to provide a year-round learning experience in which all students are challenged to achieve their full potential. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Individualized and challenging reading and math curriculums, dance (prekindergarten), physical education (kindergarten through fifth grade), music, Spanish, art and computers. TUITION: $770 per month (preschool); $760 per month (kindergarten); $750 per month (elementary). ADMISSIONS: Family interview, tour, application and enrollment fees, as well as an annual supply fee. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 10-1, preschool; 15-1, kindergarten through fifth grade FINANCIAL AID: None UNIFORMS: Yes

Mizel Jewish Day School

2021 E. 71st St., 918-494-0953 www.mizelschool.org Formerly known as Heritage Academy, Mizel Jewish Day School is the only Jewish day school in Oklahoma. It is an ideal learning institute for children in preschool through fifth grade who are intellectually curious, excited to learn and desire optimal success. FACILITIES: Located inside the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center, classrooms overlook Liberator’s Park. Playground, computer labs and library also are available. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Mizel Jewish Day School aims to give all students an outstanding education in both general and Judaic studies by maintaining a supportive yet challenging atmosphere that fosters a lifelong commitment to learning. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Secular studies based on Oklahoma PASS objectives, Jewish culture and traditions, Hebrew language classes, music, art, physical education and computer instruction. TUITION: $7,415

ADMISSIONS: Valid birth certificate for ages 3-5 STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 7-1 FINANCIAL AID: No UNIFORMS: Yes

Monte Cassino School

2206 S. Lewis Ave., 918-742-3364 www.montecassino.org Founded in 1926 by the Benedictine Sisters, Monte Cassino is a Catholic community school that serves students in preschool through eighth grade. FACILITIES: Five distinctive buildings on a beautiful campus with a student activity center, performing arts theater, running track, chapel and new early-childhood center. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Monte Cassino focuses on the intellectual, spiritual, social, physical and personal characteristics of its students. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Art, computer education, foreign languages, language arts, mathematics, music, physical education, reading, religion, science, social studies and writing. TUITION: $8,500 (kindergarten through eighth grade); $2,720 (two-day early childhood); $4,080 (three-day early childhood); $6,800 (five-day early childhood) ADMISSIONS: Entrance test, student records, previous test scores and letter of recommendation from a teacher. Enrollment ongoing. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 15-1, elementary and middle schools; 10-1, ECLC FINANCIAL AID: Yes (kindergarten through eighth grade only) UNIFORMS: Yes

Peace Academy

4620 S. Irvington Ave., 918-627-1040 www.peaceacademytulsa.org Peace Academy is an Islamic private school educating students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. It aims to provide a unique learning environment with high standards to students of all faith traditions. FACILITIES: The school is positioned on 10.2 acres and also houses the Tulsa Islamic Center. It has a spacious playing field and two playgrounds. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Peace Academy promotes lifelong learning in an Islamic environment that inspires noble character and righteous leadership. PROGRAMS OFFERED: An academic curriculum based on state PASS objectives, as well as instruction in Arabic language and Islamic and Qur’anic studies; dual-enrollment or vocational training opportunities; and extracurricular activities, including spelling bees, science competitions, soccer, Qur’anic recitation, community service and charitable drives. TUITION: $3,300 (preschool); $2,950 (kindergarten through 12th grade) ADMISSIONS: Registration fee STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 15-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

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THE 2013 GUIDE TO TULSA’S PRIVATE SCHOOLS Continued from p. 70 Rejoice Christian Schools

Preschool/Elementary: 13413 E. 106th St. N., Owasso, 918-272-7235 Middle School/High School: 12200 E. 86th St. N., Owasso, 918-516-0050 www.rejoiceschool.com Rejoice Christian School aims to work with parents to develop students academically through Bible-based Christian principles. The school strives to educate students spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially. FACILITIES: The school has two campuses in Owasso, one for preschool and elementary, and one for middle and high school. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Small class sizes and a partnership with parents. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Two-, three- and five-day preschool programs; kindergarten through 12th-grade classes; literature, math, writing, science, history, government, AP and honors courses; electives, including fine arts and sports. TUITION: $1,970-$4,780, preschool; $4,990, elementary; $5,270, middle school; $5,710, high school ADMISSIONS: Application, family interview and academic screening. Call for tours and open house dates. STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO: 13-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: No

Regent Preparatory School of Oklahoma

8621 S. Memorial Drive, 918-663-1002 www.rpsok.org Regent Preparatory School provides a challenging Christian-centered education to ensure students receive spiritual nurturing and academic success. FACILITIES: A 71,000-square-foot building on 25 wooded acres and a new gymnasium. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Classical and Christian programs offered in prekindergarten through 12th grade. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Music, art, math, geography, history, foreign languages, literature and athletics. TUITION: $2,500-$3,080, Enrichment II and III (4 to 5 year olds and 5 to 6 year olds); $6,750, first through sixth grades; $7,500, seventh and eighth grades; $8,800, ninth through 12th grades ADMISSIONS: Application, testing, classroom observation, required reading materials for parents and parent interview. OPEN HOUSES: 7 p.m., Feb. 7; 9 a.m.-noon, March 4-8 STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 11-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Riverfield Country Day School

2433 W. 61st St., 918-446-3553 www.riverfield.org Riverfield Country Day School is a nonsectarian school that prides itself on its belief in providing students with the “whole student” experience and having a family-oriented atmosphere for children 2 months old through the 12th grade. FACILITIES: A 120-acre campus encompassing three buildings with the addition of another classroom building for middle and upper school students; a barnyard; a pond; hiking trails; outdoor classrooms; and athletic fields.

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EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Multi-age classrooms with small class sizes and personal attention. PROGRAMS OFFERED: All basic courses, the arts, college preparation, athletics, world languages and summer programs for all ages. TUITION: $440-$11,835, various school-day plans; $560-$12,015, various extended-day plans ADMISSIONS: Depending on age/grade, application, student visit and review of records. OPEN HOUSE: 9 a.m.-noon, Feb. 12 and 26; and March 12 and 26 STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: Based on age, 4-1 to 15-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: No

Saint Catherine Catholic School

2515 W. 46th St., 918-446-9756 www.saintcatherine.schools.officelive.com Saint Catherine Catholic School is dedicated to inspiring its students to become lifelong learners in mind, heart and spirit. It offers a blend of morals and values with a comprehensive curriculum that provides a challenging academic environment for prekindergarten through eighth-grade students. FACILITIES: One-story building retrofitted with current technology and a computer lab, library and activity center. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Offering students challenging academics in a Christian environment. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Spanish, physical education, computers, art, speech club, MathCounts and athletics. TUITION: $3,650, one child (practicing Catholic); $6,125, two children (practicing Catholic); $8,380, three or more children (practicing Catholic); $4,515, one child (non-practicing and nonCatholic); $8,365, two children (non-practicing and non-Catholic); $12,260, three or more children (non-practicing and non-Catholic) ADMISSIONS: Placement test, family interview and tour STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 6-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Saints Peter and Paul School

1428 N. 67th E. Ave., 918-836-2165 www.peterandpaultulsa.org Saints Peter and Paul School offers a diverse educational experience for its students and believes that every student is entitled to an education that provides the opportunity for spiritual, intellectual, social and physical development. FACILITIES: Located in northeast Tulsa on grounds that include a large play area and ropes course. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Christian values are the center of the school, and teachers offer a warm, caring classroom environment. PROGRAMS OFFERED: All basic areas, religion, computers, Spanish, co-curricular activities and athletics. TUITION: $3,200, practicing Catholics; $3,500, non-practicing Catholics ADMISSIONS: Interview required. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 10-1, prekindergarten through second grade; 20-1, grades 3-8 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Saint Pius X School

1717 S. 75th E. Ave., 918-627-5367 www.spxtulsa.org Saint Pius X is a Catholic school at the forefront of education in Tulsa. Open to all faiths and financial backgrounds, Saint Pius currently serves students from preschool to eighth grade. Saint Pius is a Catholic community that joyfully upholds “all things in Christ” by promoting academic excellence, personal responsibility and diversity. FACILITIES: Seven-building campus with a church, gymnasium, computer lab with 85 workstations, two libraries, tutoring center and language lab. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Saint Pius X offers a safe, caring environment that allows students to meet the fullness of their potential through the belief that school is more than a place to come to learn but a community of people united for the development of students. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Mathematics; science; language arts; social studies; physical education; foreign language, including middle school language lab; music and art. TUITION: $3,970, one child (parishioner); $6,550, two children (parishioner); $7,940, three or more children (parishioner); $4,500, preschool (parishioner); $6,140, kindergarten through eighth grade (non-parishioner) ADMISSIONS: School tour, interview and transcripts required. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 16-1 FINANCIAL AID: Available to practicing Catholic families who qualify. UNIFORMS: Yes

The San Miguel School of Tulsa

2444 E. Admiral Blvd., 918-728-7337 www.sanmigueltulsa.org Founded in 2004, The San Miguel School of Tulsa is focused on empowering educationally and economically disadvantaged children in a nontuition-driven, faith-based education environment. FACILITIES: Eight classrooms with SMARTboards, a library/ conference room and common area for meals. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Literacy-focused, diverse, flipped classroom, faith-based Lasallian education. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Core classes with emphasis on literacy, Title I Tutors, reaction to intervention. TUITION: $1,000 per year fee based on family, though not tuitiondriven. ADMISSIONS: All families must meet federal guidelines for the free and reduced lunch program. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 12-1 FINANCIAL AID: Not tuition-based UNIFORMS: Yes

School of Saint Mary

1365 E. 49th Place, 918-749-9361 www.schoolofsaintmary.com Opened in 1954, the School of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic parish school that aims to provide its students with a quality education while integrating their spiritual, academic, moral, social, physical and emotional needs. FACILITIES: Two-story building with school library and media center. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Traditional instruction for kindergarten through eighth grade. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Traditional curriculum, foreign language,

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THE 2013 GUIDE TO TULSA’S PRIVATE SCHOOLS Continued from p. 72 physical education, computers, art, music and religion. TUITION: $4,359, one child (parishioner); $7,380, two children (parishioner); $9,793, three children (parishioner); $11,622, four children (parishioner); $5,342 per child (non-parishioner) ADMISSIONS: Placement test and interview with principal STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 15-1, kindergarten, first and second grades; all other grades have a maximum of 30 students with a teacher’s aide. FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Town & Country School

8906 E. 34th St., 918-296-3113 www.tandcschool.org Founded in 1961, Town & Country is Oklahoma’s only accredited, non-public, full-day kindergarten through 12th-grade program specifically designed to meet the needs of children with learning disabilities, attention disorders and Asperger’s syndrome. The school’s mission is to improve the lives of students with learning differences by providing a nurturing environment for academic, social and personal growth. FACILITIES: Town & Country School now houses its programs in the previous Tulsa Public Schools Teaching and Learning Academy. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Focus on improving critical academic, personal and social skills for optimal functioning in school, family and community environments. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Language arts, math, social studies, science, computers, music, art and physical education. T&C provides certified special educators, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, specialized reading programs, life skills curriculum, individualized assessment and curriculum, collegepreparatory classes and vo-tech training. T&C partners with Tulsa Technology Center to provide additional classes for Upper School students. TUITION: $9,950, elementary; $11,100, high school ADMISSIONS: T&C admits only those students with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, ADHD and/or Asperger’s syndrome with an IQ in the average to above-average range. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 6-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Yes

Tulsa Adventist Academy

900 S. New Haven Ave, 918-834-1107 www.taanet.org This accredited private Christian school is committed to providing quality “whole person” — physical, mental and spiritual — education to children in prekindergarten through 10th grade. With nearly 100 years of offering Christian education to Tulsa’s kids, Tulsa Adventist Academy is open to people of all faiths who want an advanced academic program in a setting that promotes a Christian lifestyle. FACILITIES: One-story building with school library, computer lab, science facilities, gymnasium and outdoor play area. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Tulsa Adventist Academy implements small class sizes to allow teachers to personally know and minister to each student’s unique learning style and academic needs. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Science, English, mathematics, fine arts and performing arts, international student program, weekly chapels, girls’ and boys’ athletics, Spanish, computers and physical education. TUITION: $4,500, prekindergarten-sixth grade; $4,920, seventh and eighth grade; $5,480, ninth-10th grade ADMISSIONS: Family interview, tour, registration fee, entrance test and recommendations

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STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 15-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: No

Undercroft Montessori School

3745 S. Hudson Ave., 918-622-2890 www.undercroft.org Undercroft Montessori is a nonprofit private school serving children ages 3-15, providing an authentic Montessori education with a commitment to academic excellence; independence in thought and action; critical and collaborative thinking; and compassion and respect for self, community and the world. FACILITIES: Fully equipped classrooms with outdoor patios and gardens outside each class. Natural playscape provides unique play area for all ages. Middle school garden includes green house and chicken coop. Secure facilities. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Montessori PROGRAMS OFFERED: Rich academic curriculum, art, music, steel drums, rock band, physical education, Spanish, reading/speech therapy, before- and after-school care, and after-school enrichment classes. TUITION (additional fees not included): $5,795, primary half day; $8,690, primary full day (with or without nap); $9,165, Lower Elementary; $9,400, Upper Elementary; $9,470, Middle School ADMISSIONS: Process involves application, review of prior school records and student interview to determine readiness for school and, for older students, ability to successfully transition to Montessori learning environment. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 11-1 FINANCIAL AID: Available after first year of enrollment based on financial need. UNIFORMS: No

University School at The University of Tulsa

326 S. College Ave., 918-631-5060 www.utulsa.edu/uschool University School is a private school serving academically talented children ages 3 through eighth grade. The school strives to serve as a national model of excellence in pre-college education. FACILITIES: Two-story building on the TU campus with a gymnasium, library, indoor play area, five common areas, paved and covered outdoor picnic areas, and a butterfly garden. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Curriculum tailored to nurture gifted children. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Music, computers, physical education, science, mathematics, library, Spanish, Chinese, art and community projects. TUITION: $8,976-$9,475, Early Primary and Primary 1, 2 and 3 (Plans A-C); $9,184-$9,585, Intermediate 1 and 2 and Older Intermediate 5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plans A-C); $5,020-$9,475, Early Childhood (two-day to five-day Plans A-C) ADMISSIONS: IQ testing, application and application fee. Call to schedule tour. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 5-1 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: No

Victory Christian School

7700 S. Lewis Ave., 918-491-7720 www.vcstulsa.org Victory Christian School is one of Oklahoma’s largest private Christian schools, serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade. FACILITIES: A 130,000-square-foot building with labs, specialty rooms for art and vocal music, an activity center, indoor track, library, outdoor stadium and indoor creative play center. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Traditional, fast-track, pre-AP and AP courses available. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Balanced program of academics, fine arts, performing arts and more than 68 sports teams. TUITION: $4,784, K3-K5 regular day; $2,803, K3-K5 half day; $5,342, elementary; $5,555, middle school; $5,825, high school ADMISSIONS: Open to families who agree with the school’s vision. Open house schedule on website. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO: 18-1 FINANCIAL AID: Multi-child discounts available. UNIFORMS: Dress code

Wright Christian Academy

11391 E. Admiral Place, 918-438-0922 www.wrightchristian.com Wright Christian Academy is a nondenominational, private collegepreparatory school that, for 25 years, has provided first-rate college preparatory education to its students, with 95 percent of graduates moving on to college. FACILITIES: More than 62,000 square feet of building space on 10 acres with a performing arts auditorium, library, laboratory and gymnasium. EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: Prepare students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade for college. PROGRAMS OFFERED: Concurrent enrollment (juniors and seniors), English, history, mathematics, science, art, Spanish, college-prep classes, football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, daily Bible classes and weekly chapel, electives, mission trips, community service and New Life Ranch. TUITION (with fees): $4,750, prekindergarten; $4,685, kindergarten-fifth grade; $4,985, sixth grade; $5,162, seventh and eighth grade; $5,500, ninth-12th grade ADMISSIONS: Application form, immunization record, transcripts, family interview and campus tour OPEN HOUSE: 6-7:30 p.m., Feb. 22 FINANCIAL AID: Yes UNIFORMS: Dress code tþ

PRIVATE SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PROFILES Bishop Kelley A life preparatory school

ishop Kelley offers an excellent Catholic education at an outstanding value. Dedicated teachers, small class sizes, quality facilities and a curriculum that fits a wide variety of abilities are highlights. Many co-curricular activities, retreats and 13 OSSAA sports give students opportunities to grow in faith and develop their talents. Bishop Kelley graduates are accepted at outstanding colleges and universities throughout the nation. Students from more than 25 area schools join to form the close-knit community at Bishop Kelley. Freshmen are welcomed with a host of activities to start the year. Placement testing for incoming 2013-14 freshmen is March 9. Registration is required. Shadow visits are also available. Current enrollment is 825. Bishop Kelley’s president is Rev. Brian O’Brien; school accreditation includes North Central and State of Oklahoma.

Visit www.bkelleyhs.org. For more information, contact Admissions Director Jane Oberste at 918-609-7133 or email admissions@bkelleyhs.org.

Holland Hall Educating. For life.

ounded in 1922, Holland Hall provides a challenging, comprehensive education for students in pre-K through 12th-grade. Grounded in a rigorous liberal arts, college-preparatory curriculum, Holland Hall promotes critical thinking and lifelong learning among its more than 990 students. Students also receive a strong moral foundation and develop a sense of social responsibility. The school’s curriculum ensures a progressive transition from grade to grade where students engage in learning through traditional classroom activities and hands-on experiences. Holland Hall offers an individualized, encouraging atmosphere with a 9-to-1 student-faculty ratio. Settled on a 162-acres, the facility includes seven science labs, four computer labs, three libraries and the 70,000-square-foot Walter Arts Center. Those interested in Holland Hall should contact Olivia Martin in the admissions office, omartin@hollandhall.org.

Holland Hall is located at 5666 E. 81st St. Call 918-481-1111 or visit www.hollandhall.org for more information.

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Metro Christian Academy Pursuing excellence through Christ

etro Christian Academy is a state accredited, college preparatory, interdenominational Christian school serving P3-12th grade students. Metro provides an education founded on biblical principles, which cultivates Christian character. With a student-teacher ratio of 18-to-1, Metro offers challenging academic programs and a wide variety of co-curricular activities. Academic services range from AP and honors courses, and foreign language studies, to programs assisting students with diverse learning needs. As a member of the OSSAA, activities include state recognized fine arts and athletic programs, honor societies and leadership organizations. For more information contact our admissions office at 918-745-9868 ext. 164 or email mdixon@metroca.com.

Metro Christian provides, in partnership with involved parents, an accredited college preparatory education that is founded on biblical principles; cultivates Christian character and equips students to excel academically, spiritually, physically and socially.

Miss Helen’s Private School Challenging students to achieve their full potential

iss Helen’s Private School provides a high-quality professional and positive year-round learning environment in which all students are challenged to achieve their full potential. Miss Helen’s is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of its students and helping them achieve a high level of self-confidence and overall success. All faculty and staff play a critical role in both the student’s and school’s success, along with the family playing a key role in the learning process. Miss Helen’s believes the learning process should combine self-discipline with academics while being enjoyable and productive. With small class sizes and a low student-toteacher ratio, students are given the ability to achieve. Miss Helen’s Private School is located at 4849 S. Mingo Road. For more information visit www.misshelens.com or call 918-622-2327.

St. Pius X School Promoting personal responsibility and academic excellence.

t. Pius X School serves the educational, spiritual and social needs of the Diocese of Tulsa’s students and is supported by St. Pius X Parish. Students are given a holistic education, one that focuses not only on academic success, but also spiritual growth and development. Our Academic Bowl teams continually rank in the top two in Oklahoma. Mathcounts, speech and debate, and team sports are also offered. Foreign language is offered in grades K-8, and middle school students may participate in a language lab offering 20 different languages. St. Pius X boasts a middle school synergistics lab, as well as a robotics program. Music and art are an integral part of the curriculum, too. St. Pius X will break ground this summer on a new school building.

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St. Pius X School is located at 1717 S. 75th E. Ave. For more information visit www.spxtulsa.org or call 918-627-5367. Become a fan of St. Pius X on Facebook to learn more about the St. Pius X community.

Riverfield Country Day School 2433 West 61st Street • Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132 918.446.3553 • www.riverfield.org

iverfield helps students 8 weeks-12th grade reach their potential through innovation, small class sizes and positive collaborative relationships. The school’s experienced faculty develops the whole student as a confident and responsible learner, building a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Students are motivated and encouraged to learn, develop and mature in a respectful, secure and diverse environment. The challenging personalized curriculum is presented as an integrated process, blending many subjects and activities. The result is academic excellence. On average, Riverfield students test almost two grade levels above their current grade on standardized tests. The last three graduating classes had an average ACT score of 25. The school’s implementation of the Reggio Emilia approach in the pre-school and primary school is viewed as a point of reference for schools across the country. Riverfield is home to the state’s first school rock band program, with 11 student bands comprised of fourth-12th grade students. A recent addition to the OSSAA, the school is finding success in athletic, academic and arts competitions. Year Founded .......................................................... 1984 Enrollment ................................................................. 568 Student-Faculty Ratio ........................................... 4-to-1 16-to-1 based on age/grade level

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John Brown University 2000 West University • Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761 877.JBU.INFO • www.jbu.edu

stablished in 1919, John Brown University is a private, Christian university offering a top-quality education to over 2,100 students from 44 nations and 41 states. JBU offers 41 majors for traditional undergraduate students to choose from, including biology, renewable energy, music, graphic design, international business and construction management. In addition, JBU has three degree completion programs, and nine graduate degree programs. JBU is evangelical and interdenominational, both in its heritage and in reality today. Sharing a common, sincere commitment to Christ and to the essential truths of the Christian faith, JBU seeks to integrate faith with learning, work and life in authentic ways that transforms the world and its students. The cost of a JBU education is really an investment in your future. Students invest four years of their lives in an experience that will shape them and influence who they’re going to be personally and professionally. JBU’s staff goes above and beyond to help students afford JBU whenever possible.

Year Founded .......................................................... 1919 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT Total Enrollment ..................................................... 2,215 Student-Faculty Ratio ..........................................14-to-1 Number of Undergraduate ........................................ 45 Degrees Offered

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AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Faculty members at JBU are excellent in their fields and passionate about teaching students. A professor-to-student ratio of 14:1 gives students personal and interactive educational opportunities. JBU leads numerous study abroad programs and mission opportunities around the world.

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Oklahoma State University 219 Student Union • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074 800.233.5019 • www.admissions.okstate.edu

klahoma State University is a thriving research institution with a public mission rooted deep in its 122-year history. Founded in 1890, OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate degrees in six academic colleges. OSU also offers millions of dollars in scholarships and other awards to make an education more accessible. And its admissions criteria, set by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, includes a combination of high school GPAs and curriculum, ACT/SAT scores and answers to essay questions. Led by President Burns Hargis, OSU’s Stillwater campus is a beautiful setting for academic achievement. With carefully maintained grounds and historic architecture, it’s a place called home by nearly 24,000 graduate and undergraduate students. OSU’s campus life is legendary, too, with the excitement of Division I athletics and more than 400 student organizations. A thriving Greek life community, more than 100 intramural and club sport opportunities and much more also await students on campus. Year Founded .......................................................... 1890 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT Stillwater............................................................... 19,000 All Campuses ........................................................ 20,130 Student-Faculty Ratio ......................................... 20-to-1

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Oklahoma State University offers extensive academic opportunities, including the Honors College and Office for Scholar Development. OSU also offers the Freshman Research Program and other hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students.

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Tulsa Community College Metro - 909 South Boston Avenue • Northeast - 3727 East Apache Street • Southeast - 10300 East 81st Street West - 7505 West 41st Street • 918.595.7000 • www.tulsacc.edu

ulsa Community College has served Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma as a valued educational resource for 43 years. After opening in the heart of downtown Tulsa in 1970, TCC has become Oklahoma’s largest, multi-campus community college serving 35,000 students in credit and continuing education programs annually. Four fully equipped campuses — Metro, Northeast, Southeast and West — populate the Tulsa area, along with several community campuses in suburban areas. As one of the nation’s premier community colleges, TCC holds several national rankings. In 2012, Community College Week reported that TCC ranks 27th among the nation’s nearly 1,200 two-year institutions for granting associate degrees. In individual disciplines, TCC ranks second in education degrees, 11th in business related degrees and 21st in health related degrees. TCC continues to be a national leader in granting degrees to Native American students. TCC students have access to 228 associate degree and certificate options ranging from bioscience to tomorrow’s technology, a thriving honors program, and a vibrant global education perspective with opportunities to study abroad throughout the year. Furthermore, the College has more than 35,000 enrollments annually in online and distance learning courses, making it the leader in distance learning education in Oklahoma. TCC’s commitment to accessibility, flexibility and articulation provide further benefits to students through transfer agreements with public and private fouryear universities that make possible seamless transitions into baccalaureate programs both in Tulsa and throughout the state. Tulsa Community College — Tulsa’s community college.

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Year Founded...................................1970 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT All Campuses ................................18,981 Student-Faculty Ratio ..................20-to-1 Number of Undergraduate .............. 228 Degrees Offered

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION As students’ needs change and technology evolves, TCC is committed to developing and maintaining vibrant, enriched academic programming offered in dynamic learning environments, such as the Center for Creativity at Metro Campus, Center for Excellence in Energy Innovation at Northeast Campus, Health Sciences and Biotechnology Learning Center at Southeast Campus and the Veterinary Technology Center at West Campus.

Application Deadline is April 30, 2013

Program Highlights • 63 attempted credit hours or 3 years (whichever comes first) with tuition and fees paid • Volunteer service required

Requirements for Acceptance • Tulsa County resident • High school graduate, class of 2013 • 2.0 GPA on final high school transcript

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University of Oklahoma 550 Parrington Oval (OU Visitor Center) • Norman, Oklahoma 74444 800.234.6868 • www.ou.edu

reated by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the university’s academic programs except health-related fields. The OU Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at the Schusterman Center, the site of OU-Tulsa. OU has more than 2,600 full-time faculty members and has 21 colleges offering 163 majors at the baccalaureate level, 157 majors at the master’s level, 81 majors at the doctoral level and 28 graduate certificates. While OU has all of the opportunities of a large, public university, its service and commitment to help students succeed creates a sense of family, more like that of a small, private institution. OU has more than 450 student organization, 40 intramural activities, and 50 active fraternity and sorority chapters, leadership and volunteer programs. OU continues to stand out with its number of National Merit Scholars enrolled. It is ranked No. 1 in the nation among public universities in the number of National Merit Scholars, and it is No. 5 among all public and private universities. When reviewing a student’s admission application, OU considers the following: 65 percent academic rigor, 25 percent engagement and 10 percent essay. OU students are diverse, well rounded and understand the importance of giving back.

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Year Founded...................................1890 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT Norman ......................................... 21,120 All Campuses ................................31,097 Student-Faculty Ratio .................. 18-to-1 Number of Undergraduate ...............163 Degrees Offered

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION The Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College is one of the most energetic and creative honor programs among public universities in the United States. More than 3,100 Honors College students participate in small classes of 19 or less, typically. Areas of excellence include nursing, psychology, health and exercise science, zoology and petroleum engineering.

University of Phoenix 14002 East 21st Street, Suite 1000 • Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134 918.622.4877 • www.phoenix.edu

ounded in 1976, University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America and has helped transform the higher education landscape. The University was the first school to create a large-scale online learning platform. Flexible scheduling, a student-centered environment, practitioner faculty, online classes and virtual organizations were all either pioneered or made prominent by University of Phoenix. University of Phoenix has been educating Tulsans for 15 years and offers classes at its Tulsa campus, Owasso learning center and online. With more than 100 degree programs at the associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degree levels, the University is preparing students for highly desirable employment opportunities – from business and technology to health care and law enforcement. Popular majors include business, management, criminal justice, health administration and psychology. With a student to faculty ratio of 15-to-1, the classroom environment at University of Phoenix is dynamic and allows students to engage directly with their professors. This rigorous, real world curriculum prepares students for the dynamics of the workplace.

Year Founded...................................1976 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT Total Enrollment ............................ 1,600 Student-Faculty Ratio .................. 15-to-1 Number of Undergraduate ................ 27 Degrees Offered (on campus)

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Accredited by Higher Learning Commission; member of the North Central Association, Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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Committed to your success 4 Oklahoma locations For more than 30 years, University of Phoenix has been committed to helping professionals like you earn a degree. We understand you need a class schedule that fits your busy life. University of Phoenix offers online and on-campus programs at more than 200 campuses and learning centers around the country, including four in Oklahoma, offering you an education on your terms.

Jeanine Sandford Academic Advisor University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). College credit granted by the University of Phoenix. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. © 2012 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

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he University of Tulsa is a private, doctoral degree-granting university that provides excellence in scholarship and research, while nurturing student endeavors in public service and commitment to humanity. Founded in 1894, today the university is led by President Steadman Upham. TU’s three undergraduate colleges offer 61 undergraduate degrees including petroleum engineering, computer science, energy management, speech-language pathology, anthropology, accounting, international business and languages, psychology, film studies and athletic training. TU also offers 55 graduate degrees through its Graduate School and College of Law. TU alumni have the highest earning potential among Oklahoma colleges and are some of the top paid in the region, according to a 2012 survey by PayScale, a market leader in global online compensation data. Offering more than 160 student organizations including intramural sports, national fraternities and sororities, special-interest clubs, campus ministries, service organizations, honor societies and pre-professional organizations, students have plentiful options for involvement. As a member of the C-USA athletics conference, TU competes in Division I athletics with 18 varsity sports. The 200-acre campus has a vibrant residential life where more than 70 percent of undergraduates reside in campus housing, including 800 new apartments. The university uses an individualized and holistic approach in evaluating potential students. TU seeks students who demonstrate intellectual promise in a challenging curriculum and are committed to the liberal education reflected in the university’s mission. All information, including academic and extracurricular achievement, school records and personal qualities, will be carefully considered. For information on undergraduate admission, contact admission@utulsa.edu. For graduate admission, contact grad@utulsa.edu.

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Year Founded...................................1894 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT Total Enrollment .............................3,160 Student-Faculty Ratio .................. 11-to-1 Number of Undergraduate .................61 Degrees Offered

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION The University of Tulsa is a Top 50 private doctoral university and the highest ranked college in Oklahoma and 19 other states, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 rankings of national research universities. Bloomberg Businessweek ranks TU as a Top 50 business school, and U.S. News names it a Top 100 law school.

A Top 50 Private University

THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA is a Top 50 private institution and Oklahoma’s only Top 100 research university. At #83 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of the nation’s best colleges, TU is ranked higher than every university in our state as well as 19 others.

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TU also offers a Top 50 business school and a Top 100 law school. We have some of the world’s best programs in important areas such as cyber security, petroleum engineering, energy management and Native American law. And our graduates have the highest salary potential in the state.

CAMPUS VISIT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS

TULSA TIME OVERNIGHT PROGRAM, FEBRUARY 17-18, is a chance for students to envision themselves at TU. See our beautiful campus firsthand, spend the night in the residence halls with TU students, visit with professors and staff about all aspects of the TU experience and meet other students who are applying to TU. Registration is due Feb. 10. To sign up for Tulsa Time, call 918-631-2307 or log on to www.utulsa.edu/admission/visits. Other events this spring include: MARCH 29, JUNIOR VISIT DAY for students interested in entering TU in fall 2014. APRIL 19, PREVIEW TU for admitted applicants entering TU in fall 2013.

TU 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, 918-631-3814.

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One chair. Four designers. Endless possibilities. Turn the page to see the results of our 2013 Blank Slate Designer Challenge. by KENDALL BARROW

This marks the sixth year for TulsaPeople’s Blank Slate, an annual challenge in which several local designers are given the same object and asked to give it their unique spin. Past years have featured a bookcase, chest, bed, fireplace mantel and side table.

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’ve spent years at my desk in my home office. And nearly the whole time, I’ve been sitting in various uncomfortable, repurposed dining chairs. Now, especially as I find myself getting older, I like a comfortable place to sit. I think this high-backed, armless chair is really meant to sit at a dining table along with several others. But why not use just one as a comfy desk chair? I think I can. So, pairing it with an antique console table doing double-duty as a desk seems natural to me. Of course, my tendency is to accessorize with a few paperweights, seashells, candlesticks and books. But those books could be easily exchanged to create a convenient spot for my laptop and I’m good to go. The point is, when I’m sitting down to write an email from home, I like an attractive setting around me. And, if I’m going to be there a while ... let the time be spent in a comfortable chair.” — MICHAEL BEARD, Michael Beard Interiors

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hairs are often times expressions of ‘the sitter.’ They can convey a status of, ‘I’m practical. I’m important. I’m eccentric. I’m tired and just need to rest.’ There is almost no end to the expression of the chair. That is why we decided to treat our chair as a not-yet-revealed work of art, and allow you, ‘the sitter,’ to use your imagination to create your own perfect seat. If you want to relax, your chair will look comfortable. If you want to look powerful, your chair will be tall and straight. If you want to work, your chair will look smart and efficient. The bottom line is, there is much more to a chair than just resting your bottom.” — LORI NEEL SPARKMAN, Richard Neel Home

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very project is a ‘blank slate’ in some way ... for some, this can be daunting, but finding a source of inspiration can set the stage. For this project, we were inspired by a dramatic piece of art in this 52-inch, square, abstract landscape using warm tones and black. Since the chair’s styling worked but its fabric didn’t, we came up with a way to reinvent it. Helping clients reuse and recreate existing furniture when possible is how we can add value, along with bringing new and exciting pieces into the mix. The ultimate goal is to combine old and new to create a richer, sophisticated statement. Here, GHD demonstrates this concept by reinventing an existing chair’s style within a deeper, more earthy palette and adding exotic tables and accessories for a dramatic ‘wow.’” — GINA MILLER and BRENDA RICE, GHD Interiors

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FIRE STARTER Handcrafted fire pits for exceptional outdoor living. When we say outdoor living, we really mean it.

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e envisioned this to be an entryway into a single girl’s urban home. A place for her to sit down and take her shoes off after a long day. Our inspiration for this space came from the back of the chair with its graphic fabric and silver nail heads. We say ‘more is more,’ so use more than one graphic piece in a space. This keeps your eye moving and makes the scene visually interesting. Beaded metallic wallpaper and a silver console bring unexpected drama and help reflect light around the room. Also, taking an oversized painting all the way to the ceiling heightens a small room. We used one of our favorite colors, blue, in pops, which infuses personality and a color palette into the space. The entryway of your home should set the stage for what’s to come … and who doesn’t like to make a lasting first impression?” — TRACY HUNTINGTON and PHARA THOMAS, Element 360 Design

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Our Small Business Council connects owners who have great ideas. We also offer the Circuit Series of events to help you network and promote your business. Come join us. We have people who want to meet you. Stronger. Together. Join us.

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ogy and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the UW Hospital and Clinics. Alan M. Keller, MD, holds degrees from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine. He completed a residency at Boston City Hospital and a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). He served as principal investigator for the NCI-funded Community Clinical Oncology Program and serves on the advisory boards of several pharmaceutical companies. Michael A. Gold, MD, received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Oklahoma (OU). A specialist in gynecologic oncology and pelvic surgery, he has served as a member of the faculty at both OU and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. John H. Lohrey, MD, received an undergraduate degree from Evangel college, a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in clinical psychology at Ft. Hays State University and a medical degree from the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine, where he completed internal medicine and medical oncology fellowships. 1810 East 15th Street

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Q: Can I name Trigger in my will? A: You can’t leave money to your horse. But it’s not such an outrageous thought. You need to make plans for your horse if you become incapacitated or die. A horse’s needs can be burdensome and complex, and is not as simple as dropping off your dog at a neighbor’s. If you have a horse, your estate plan should provide for a team of caregivers such as trainers, veterinarians, farriers, stable managers and others to ensure that the horse’s needs are met. Karen L. Carmichael The Law Office of Karen L. Carmichael 918-493-4939 • 2727 E. 21st St., Ste. 402 www.tulsawillsandtrusts.com

VETERINARIAN Q: Does my pet need to be given heartworm preventative all year? A: Yes, it’s important to give both dogs and cats heartworm preventative all year, even during the winter months. Although the carrier of heartworms is the mosquito, Oklahoma has a temperate climate which allows mosquitoes to hatchduring the occasional warm day that occurs during colder months. Mosquitoes can also be found indoors duringwinter. The use of flea preventatives also is recommended all year.

Q: Can dental implants last a lifetime? A: Absolutely dental implants can last a lifetime. If the implant is placed in an adequate amount of bone and gum tissue it is very reliable. The following factors can contribute to an implant failing: smoking, poor oral hygiene, implant design and a person’s own immune system. Today, dental implants are considered the standard of care for tooth replacement over other options such as fixed bridges and partial dentures.

Dr. Mark Shackleford 15th Street Veterinary Group 6231 E. 15th St. • Tulsa, OK 74112 918-835-2336

Gene McCormick DDS & Drew Endicott DDS SAFE/COMFORT Dentists 2106 S. Atlanta Pl. • Tulsa, OK 74114 918-743-7444 • www.safecomfortdentists.com

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Q: Why does remodeling a home improve the value when selling? A: A buyer’s eye is visual. They cannot get past the broken or the old. Buyers will see or focus on the cost to repair or replace what needs to be done to the home; not the square footage or other features that are in the home. When a buyer walks into a home that has been updated, the buyer can see their family making memories in that home. It is cheaper to replace the yellow countertops then to get a low offer on your home. If you have a real estate question just email me and I will find out!

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Q: I have chronic back pain and do not want to take prescription medications. What do you recommend? A: Our pain management specialists receive extensive training in interventional and integrative pain medicine. These specialties are dedicated to the treatment of chronic pain, which often includes back pain, through non-invasive methods or minimally invasive outpatient procedures that help patients “take control of their pain,” ideally without the use of prescription medications. Our goal at Tulsa Pain is to treat pain without prescription medication. We provide patients with education and news they need to “take control of their pain.” Call us today at 855-918-PAIN and learn how we can help. Dr. Martin Martucci Tulsa Pain Consultants 2000 S. Wheeling • Suite 600 • Tulsa, OK 74104 918-742-7030 • www.tulsapain.org

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Q: Did the Fiscal Cliff agreement include any provision for the IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution? A: Yes, the provision was extended through 2013. Once again, Individuals 70½ and older can directly transfer as much as $100,000 per year from their traditional IRAs to charity, and the distribution will not be included in taxable income, but all or part of their 2013 minimum required distribution will be satisfied. Making charitable gifts in this manner may benefit taxpayers with higher Adjusted Gross Incomes, who are subject to itemized deduction limitations, help avoid being subject to higher Medicare premiums, as well as the new Medicare Tax.

J. Harvie Roe, CFP, President AmeriTrust Investment Advisors, Inc. 4111 South Darlington, Suite 450 • Tulsa, OK 74135 hroe@amerad.com • 918-610-8080

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BEAUTY AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Q: I’ve heard of a new procedure called Ultherapy for skin tightening. How does it work?

A: Ultherapy is a remarkable new technology that uses ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift, tone and tighten loose skin on the brow, neck and under the chin. It is the only FDA approved procedure to lift skin on these areas. Ultherapy stimulates the deep structural support layers of the skin, including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift, without disturbing the skin surface. There is no downtime, just a healthy revving-up on the inside for a natural, noticeable effect on the outside. Results unfold over the course of the next two to three months and some patients report continued improvement for up to six months. Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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PROSTHODONTISTS Q: Why don’t my dentures work as well as they did many years ago? A: Your jaws change in thickness and height every year that you are without real teeth. Your lower jaw changes four times faster than your upper jaw. The average patient can wear dentures comfortably for about 25 years.

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Using only the finest imported materials including Turkish travertine. State-of-the-art amenities include 12 security cameras, 6 separate sound systems, geothermal HVAC and 13 zone radiant heat floors providing a safe and luxurious respite. Two master suites, wine cellar, heated loggia. Offered at $1,395,000.

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4116 S Atlanta Ave. Newer home with 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms. Significant updates include beautiful hardwoods throughout and faux finish paint. The kitchen has granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances and is open to the living room. The master suite is on the first level and has a private door opening to the diving pool and spa. 3,996 sq. ft. $745,000 USD

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The Points. East of Ketchum. Elegant & comfortable home, 4 BR, 4.5 BA, living quarters over 2 car garage, completely furnished inside & out, granite, stainless, stamped concrete floors, large dock w/3 boat slips w/lifts, 5 seadoo ports, 150 of shore, professionally landscaped, great outdoor living & just under 1 acre! $1,925,000

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Near Langley Bluff. Great views of the main lake and protected cove with 272 feet of waterfront, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, gated and completely fenced. Boat dock with lift, covered porch and tons of outdoor living space. Granite, tile, hardwoods and just 5 minutes from Reasors! $749,000

Mediterranean style home with quality amenities throughout. Hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, beams, granite, custom paint. Handsome study, upscale kitchen open to great room. Large game room with wet bar and home theatre room. Private courtyard with fountain and neighborhood pond view. 5 BR, 4.5 BA, 4 Living Areas, 3-car Garage. $499,000

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10909 S. Winston Ave. Elegant Country French in gated community in Jenks SE Elementary District. Gorgeous culinary granite kitchen opens to great room. Master and guest suites down. 3 bedrooms and game room upstairs. Relaxing outdoor living has pool with sun shelf and fountain. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 living areas, 3-car garage. $595,000

2230 E. 39th St. Beautifully remodeled Ranch style home. Gorgeous granite and stainless steel kitchen opens to great room with wall of windows overlooking the expansive patio, pool and spa. Handsome office with lots of built-ins, master with marble spa bath. 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 living areas, 2-car garage. $525,000

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13126 S. Yorktown Ave. Estate on almost 5 acres with panoramic view of the private pond. Impeccable home with a casual elegance. All rooms are spacious and 4 en suite bedrooms are on main level. Exercise,game and media rooms up. Stunning kitchen with Galley sink. Resort-like pool. Bixby Schools. $1,450,000

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2616 E. 46th Pl. Custom built by Spencer Construction in 2008, this Country French stone and stucco home features a master suite and guest bedroom/ bath on the first floor! Granite kitchen flows into the vaulted family room and casual dining. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & game room upstairs 3,964 sq ft. $775,000.

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2660 S. Birmingham Pl. Renovated and remodeled Jack Arnold home feels like new construction in gated and guarded Midtown community. Grand scale rooms, all new high-end kitchen, master with marble bath. Outdoor living with huge covered patio, fireplace, cooking center, pool and spa. $1,600,000

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11436 S. Louisville Pl. $5,995,000. Estates of WaterStone. Chateau Nouveau, unique and luxurious. 7 BR, 7.5 Baths.

1231 E. 18th St. $419,000. Renovated in Maple Ridge. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3 Liv, 2-car. Granite & Viking appliances.

2428 E 24th St. $650,000. Utica Sq. Area. Updated, throughout, fabulous baths. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 4 Liv, 2-car.

12311 S 129th East Ave. $1,950,000. 30 acres w/private gate, covered veranda, patio, pool. 4 BR, 4 BA, 3 Liv, 3-car.

No shoes, no shirt, no problem! 3 BR, 3 BA in Eagles Roost on Grand Lake. Incredible main lake views. $560,000

Renovated on Grand Lake. $559,900. 4 BR with huge master. 186 ft of bluff shoreline, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boat slip in cove.

1411 S. St. Louis Ave. $324,900. St. Louis Lofts at Cherry Street. Upscale townhome. 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2-car garage.

3164 S. Rockford Dr. $725,000. 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 Living, 2-car. Newer construction loaded with amenities.

1436 E 37th Pl. $525,000 Cottage style new construction in Brookside. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 liv. J Rambo cabinets, granite.

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9 1 8 . 5 1 8 .0500 BrownAndZinn@mcgrawok.com Raising Standards. Exceeding Expectations. 11619 South Kingston Avenue

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Estates of River Oaks. Rare opportunity to own the personal home of Tulsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere luxury builder! More than 5,000 sq ft on first floor with five fabulous Living Spaces plus Master & Guest Suites! Three spacious Suites upstairs comprise an additional 2,000 sq. ft.. Elegant Verandas and Outdoor Kitchen surround gorgeous Pool and Spa! Gated community. Bixby North Schools. 5 Bedroom Suites, 5 Full and 2 Half Baths, 6 Living Areas, 4-Car Garage. Contact us today for a personal tour.

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5918 East 119th Street $1,175,000

3713 East 116th Place

Crestwood at the River. Exquisite Tuscan Retreat with Fabulous Pool, Incredible Outdoor Living & Desirable Downstairs Media ideally located on a private cul-de-sac! Lavish finishes & discerning details throughout! Sumptuous Master, Beautiful Kitchen, Study with Fireplace! Gated community in Bixby North Schools. 5 BR, 5.5 BA,4 Living, 3-Car Garage.

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Scissortail at Wind River. Exquisite new home backing to private land with fabulous Outdoor Living, Media + Game Room! Dream Kitchen opens to stunning Great Room. Handsome Study, gorgeous Master and Guest Suite down. Both upstairs Bedrooms have private baths. Gated community in Jenks SE School District. 4 BR, 4.5 BA,4 Living, 3-Car Garage.

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Homes by Paragon Builders We have homes available in various stages of the construction process. Jim Finley of Paragon Builders , one of NE Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier builders, crafts a quality home with extraordinary features. You may select one of his homes currently under construction or he will design and build a custom home specifically for you. 7331 E. 112 Street. Woodcreek. $424,900, Three living areas. Formal Dining, Study, Master and Guest Suite downstairs. Game Room and 2 Bedrooms up. 3-car Garage. Early stage of construction, time to pick your decor. Bixby North Schools. 12021 S. Kingston Avenue. Crestwood at the River. $1,250,000. Pond view. All 5 bedrooms have private baths. First floor media room, wine grotto & study. Master closet connects to laundry room. Second laundry, exercise & game room upstairs. Fireplace in master suite. 4-car garage. Pool and outdoor living. Bixby North Schools. Gated.

Experienced at building quality homes on estate waterfront and half-acre sites at the Coves at Bird Island on Grand Lake.

11520 S. New Haven Avenue. Sequoyah Hill. $1,190,000, Fabulous new construction with a modern flair. First floor media room, wine grotto. Five en suite bedrooms. Extraordinary master suite. Exercise, game and hobby rooms upstairs. Hardwoods throughout. Pool and outdoor living. Gated.

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Tulsa Ballet’s Annual Gala Betty and Steve Pirnat, Chairs February 16, 2013 Tulsa Convention Center

Icons and Idols will be an evening of black-tie glamour in support of Tulsa Ballet with cocktails, dinner, and a special performance by the dancers of Tulsa Ballet. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on such fabulous live auction items as: • Vacations to Grand Cayman and Aspen • Exclusive tickets to Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Cowboys games • Private dinners in the home of Evelyn Hatfield, the Drummond Ranch, and PRHYME Steakhouse • Special ballet experiences, including a walk-on role in The Nutcracker

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31st st. PAtRICK’s DAY RUN Saturday March 16, 2013 RunnersWorld Tulsa is excited to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Run. This year’s race will start at 43rd & Peoria and will benefit Special Olympics Oklahoma and the Tulsa Running Club.

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More than 50 anglers will compete in northeast Oklahoma for the ultimate bass-fishing prize.

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Chris Lane of Guntersville, Ala., won the 42nd Bassmaster Classic in Shreveport, La., in February 2012. Lane also will complete in the 2013 tournament hosted in Tulsa.

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ulsa will welcome more than 70,000 people to town Feb. 22-24 when it partners with Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, the BOK Center, the Tulsa Convention Center and numerous community partners to host the 2013 Bassmaster Classic. This marks Oklahoma’s first time to host the prestigious championship, which is expected to have a nearly $26 million economic impact. The last time the Classic ventured this far west was the 1979 championship on Lake Texoma, but Grand Lake has hosted B.A.S.S. events in the past, including three invitational tournaments and two Elite Series events. What lured the event to Tulsa? T-town offered the complete package, according to event organizers and community representatives. “The Bassmaster Classic is a citywide convention with a twist,” says Michael Mulone, director of event and tourism partnerships for B.A.S.S. “Like other citywide conventions, we need a large hotel package, an airport with significant lift, a convention center to host a consumer expo … plus, an arena with at least 10,000 seats for our weigh-in show. Tulsa has all of the parts of the puzzle.” The nearly yearlong bid process to woo B.A.S.S. began in the summer of 2010. Successful submission of a proposal and site visit made Tulsa a top

B.A.S.S. Elite Series anglers Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla.; Scott Ashmore of Broken Arrow; and Fred Roumbanis of Bixby attended the 2011 site unveiling of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic. contender. B.A.S.S. awarded the event to Tulsa in November 2011. “The success of a tournament is not just how many fish are caught, but how B.A.S.S. and the host city work together to put on a great event,” Mulone says. “People from outside of the area are going to see how great a community this is, not just for the outdoors, but for family-friendly activities.” Tulsa promoters agree and hope the tournament will attract other events of such magnitude.

“Hosting the Bassmaster Classic demonstrates to other national governing bodies and event rightsholders that Tulsa has the leadership, venues and community support to host and deliver a great experience,” says Ray Hoyt, senior vice president of VisitTulsa and the Tulsa Sports Commission. Fifty-three anglers will compete for a $500,000 first-place prize and a $1.2 million purse. The public is invited to the weigh-ins at the BOK Center and the consumer expo show at the Tulsa Convention Center. Weigh-ins occur at 4:30 p.m. daily. The expo show is noon-8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, at the Tulsa Convention Center. The expo show and weigh-ins are free to attend. Visit www.bokcenter.com for more information. Oklahomans Tommy Biffle, Jason Christie and Edwin Evers will be among the field of competition, but Alabama’s Boyd Duckett is the only angler to ever win the Classic in his state of residence, which he did in 2007. “The advantage is having your family, fans and friends there for support,” Evers says. “But every tournament I’ve ever won has been on a foreign body of water because there are no preconceived notions and you don’t overthink it. In reality, you just need to identify the bites you’re getting and run that pattern.” tþ

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GORUCK Challenge American-made GORUCK military gear is bringing a physical and mental endurance competition, the GORUCK Challenge, to Tulsa. The challenge begins with 30 individuals who meet at 10 p.m. for an eight- to 10-hour militarylike adventure spanning 15-20 miles of Tulsa. Led by a Special Ops cadre, participants work as a team to complete various missions while carrying military backpacks filled with bricks.

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Ticket prices start at $15, adults; and $8, children 12 and under. Call 918-836-2500, email david.may@akdarshrine. org or visit www.akdarshrinecircus.com.

Vintage Tulsa Show Think of the Vintage Tulsa antiques and collectibles sale as a flea market on steroids. Vendors and dealers at the Exchange Center at Expo Square will feature all things vintage, such as antiques, collectibles, toys, primitives, jewelry, art, architectural salvage, furniture and more.

Akdar Shrine Circus The Akdar Shrine Circus returns to the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion to raise money for the Akdar Shriner Center, an all-male community service organization. Ladies and gentleman — and kids of all ages — will enjoy a traditional circus experience, from tasty treats to amazing acts. The circus is one of Tulsa’s longestrunning annual events.

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OUT & ABOUT

People, places and events

Morton Comprehensive Health Services The third annual Robert Russa Moton Gala celebrating the 92nd anniversary of Morton Comprehensive Health Services will be Feb. 22 at the Marriott Hotel Southern Hills. Pictured are Cassie Clayton, MCHS chief nursing officer; John M. Silva, CEO; Victoria Bartlett, honorary gala chairwoman; Ed Thomas, MCHS board chairman; and Dr. Chris Puls, chief medical officer. The gala’s guest speaker is renowned educator Dr. Steve Perry, host of TV One’s “Save My Son with Dr. Steve Perry” and a CNN education commentator. Event sponsors are George Kaiser Family Foundation, Hillcrest HealthCare System, Langston University and the National Association of Community Health Centers.

Philbrook Museum of Art Philbrook Museum of Art recently hosted the event, “Bryan Adams: Exposed,” a conversation and book signing with Bryan Adams to discuss his career-spanning collection of photographs, “Exposed.” Adams, right, spoke with Philbrook’s director, Rand Suffolk, at the event.

Tulsa Community College TCC’s Glenpool Community Campus held an open house event Dec. 5. Pictured are Ron Looney, member of the TCC Board of Regents; Dr. Tom McKeon, TCC president; Kathy Coley, superintendent of Glenpool Public Schools; Ed Tinker, Glenpool city manager; and Tim Fox, Glenpool city councilor. Alzheimer’s Association The 18th annual Tulsa Memory Gala benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association will be held March 7. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is the premier presenting sponsor. Pictured are event co-chairs BCBSOK President Ted Haynes and his wife, Shiela; and Paula Huck, director of community affairs.

Saint Francis Ceremony David Littlefield, Littlefield president and CEO; Wade Edmundson, Summit Bank CEO; and Burns Hargis, Oklahoma State University president, attended the “topping out” event for the Saint Francis Trauma Emergency Center and Bed Tower.

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Bette Graves and Michael Graves

Robert Lorton and Roxana Lorton

Steven Dow, honorary chair; Jill June; Stacy Schusterman, honorary chair; and Cecile Richards

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland recently hosted its inaugural gala, “Generations Strong,” raising more than $100,000 for the nonprofit. The event at the Campbell Hotel featured a VIP reception prior to dinner, which included honored guest Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, center; with Jill June, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland; and Nancy Feldman.

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AHHA Dec. 14-16 was the grand opening weekend of the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa’s new Hardesty Arts Center (affectionately known as AHHA). The weekend included a VIP unveiling recognizing major contributors and visionaries, a members-only opening and a public ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by an open house. Located in the downtown Brady Arts District, the Hardesty Arts Center is the latest addition to a rapidly growing arts scene. The center will house many AHCT programs, as well as contemporary art in its gallery space. The current gallery show is “Concept/OK: Art in Oklahoma,” presented by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. For more information and public hours see our feature on p. 44, or visit www.ahhatulsa.org.

Ken Busby, AHCT executive director and CEO; and Don Walker, CEO of Arvest Bank

Brett Pfiefer, Janet Selser and Robert Schaefer, all of Selser Schaefer Architects, which designed the building

Howard Barnett; Billie Barnett, AHHA campaign chairwoman; and their daughter, Allison

Dave Waddley, Michelle Hardesty, Roger Hardesty, Donna Hardesty and Connor Cleary

Mark Barcus, AHCT board president; and Kathy McRuiz, Hardesty Arts Center director

Volunteer Leaders

Explain how the funds are used. The funds go for three primary expenditures: scientific research, public education, and education and training for professionals who provide cardiovascular care. In Oklahoma right now, there are 17 active research projects (utilizing) $4.1 million in AHA research funding.

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Jeff Dunn with his daughter, Langley, and wife, Mendi How long have you volunteered for the American Heart Association? My involvement with the AHA was “sparked” by my daughter’s interest in participating in the Heart Ball. Due to my experience with heart-related issues, it was a pretty easy “sell.” Tell us a bit about the ball. This is the 42nd year of the Tulsa Heart Ball. … There always have been Sweethearts (10th-grade girls) who are recognized, and there has always been a Western theme. Along the way, we added Mavericks — 10th-grade boys — along with the Sweethearts. The other big change is how much the program has grown. In 1948, when the AHA started funding research, (the association) spent about $700,000 on research in the entire country … now just with the Tulsa Heart Ball, we are raising more than that.

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Heart Ball chairman Tulsa business owner Jeff Dunn has three special reasons for looking forward to the 2013 Heart Ball, the annual fundraiser of the Tulsa branch of the American Heart Association. First, he is chairman of the Feb. 2 event at the Exchange Center of Expo Square; second, his daughter Langley will be presented as a Sweetheart; and third, he is a heart disease survivor. In 2001 Dunn, then 34, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. In 2007 he was one of the early recipients of radiofrequency ablation, a technology he says saved his life. Now, he is a tireless volunteer for the AHA — its continuing research and annual projects of bringing cardiovascular health issues to the forefront. Dunn knows firsthand the importance of practicing good health to keep his own heart working properly. And he can hardly wait for the special father-daughter dance he’ll share with Langley at this year’s ball.

Jean Ann Fausser, AHCT board chairwoman, and Tom Fausser

As a survivor of heart disease, how has your own health issue made you more aware of the focus of the AHA? I am a direct beneficiary of the research the AHA conducts. … For someone who had never experienced any significant healthrelated issues, this was a life-altering event. (After the procedure) my heart now beats normally. I am pretty careful to watch my weight, exercise and eat a healthy diet. After my initial diagnosis, I also elected not to drink any alcohol. What are other ways you are involved with the AHA? I am proud to volunteer for the AHA to promote exercise because that is something that has personally benefited me and that I want to share with others. By exercising as little as 30 minutes a day, we can significantly reduce our risk of heart disease and stroke. In addition to being more heart-healthy, I am a much better husband and dad after a run.

Feb. 2 — 42nd annual Heart Ball 6:30 p.m. Exchange Center, Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. Reservations required. Benefits American Heart TulsaPeople.com Association. Visit www.heart.org/tulsa. Visit the online Charitable Events Registry for updated event information.

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Fundraisers and fun happenings

February compiled by JUDY LANGDON

2/16 Icons and Idols

Tulsa Ballet’s Icons and Idols gala supports the company’s productions and educational programs, which impact more than 40,000 children and adults annually. Pictured are Sarah Jane Gillett, Icons and Idols auction chairwoman; Marcello Angelini, Tulsa Ballet artistic director; and Betty and Steve Pirnat, Icons and Idols event co-chairs.

Feb. 1 — Western Neighbors’ annual Benefit Chili Dinner, Silent Auction and “Watch Party” for the Groundhog 5 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 1703 W. 41st St. Benefits Western Neighbors Family Assistance. Call David Breed or Melissa Niles, 918-445-8840; or email melissa.wntulsa@yahoo.com.

Feb. 9 — Cooking Up Compassion 6 p.m. Tulsa Ballroom at the Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center. Appetizer hour with local chefs, seated dinner and live auction. Benefits Catholic Charities. Call Lindsay Hughes, 918-508-7115; email lhughes@cctulsa.org; or visit www.cctulsa.org.

Feb. 2 — 42nd annual Heart Ball 6:30 p.m. Exchange Center, Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. Reservations required. Benefits American Heart Association. Visit www.heart.org/ tulsa.

Feb. 9 — Heart of Henry 6:309:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency, 100 E. Second St. Dinner and awards ceremony honoring philanthropists Henry Zarrow and the late Walter Helmerich. $250. Benefits Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless. Visit www.tulsadaycenter.org.

Feb. 2 — “Classical Mystery Tour” Signature Symphony at TCC fundraiser and concert 5 p.m., preconcert event at the White Lion, 6927 S. Canton Ave.; 8 p.m., concert of Beatles classics at VanTrease PACE, 10300 E. 81st St. $150, includes dinner and orchestra seating for concert. Benefits Signature Symphony at TCC. Call 918-595-7777. Feb. 4 — “Classy Seventies,” Flash Back to Move Forward Annual Dinner 6 p.m. Hyatt Regency, 100 E. Second St. 6:15 p.m., silent auction/wine pull; 7 p.m., dinner and program. $100, tickets; $1,000$10,000, sponsorships. Benefits Metropolitan Urban League. Call Marquetta Finley, 918-584-0001; email mfinley@mtul.org; or visit www.mtul.org.

Feb. 10 — Lunar New Year Dinner and Auction 5:30-8:30 p.m. $75, adults; $15, children; $500-$10,000, sponsorships. Benefits Dillon International Inc. Contact Rosalyn Heilman, 918-749-4600; email rosalyn@dillonadopt.com; or visit www.dillonadopt.com. Feb. 10 — My Furry Valentine 1:304 p.m. Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria Ave. Silent aution and dessert tasting. $25, individuals; $45, couples. Benefits StreetCats Inc. Contact Linda Holland, 918-492-8887; or email scoutholland@cox.net. Feb. 11 — 211 Day with Panera Bread Co. Benefits 211 Helpline. Panera Bread Co. will donate 50 cents to 211 Helpline for every

2/28 Puttin’ on the Dog

LIFE Senior Services’ annual fundraiser celebrates the organization’s 40th anniversary. Pictured are Bill Thomas, co-founder of Senior Star Living, the event’s founding presenting sponsor; Laura Kenny, CEO of LIFE Senior Services; and event co-chairs Dan Ellinor, BOK Financial Corp. executive vice president, and his wife, Andrea Ellinor. Valentine’s cookie or heart cookie purchased. The Dust Bowl will donate a portion of its proceeds from every bowler on Feb. 11. Visit www.211tulsa.org. Feb. 12 — Awards Luncheon and Annual Report 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center. Honors volunteers, organizations and corporations of 2012 Tulsa Area United Way campaign. Benefits Tulsa Area United Way. Visit www.tauw.org. Feb. 12 — Mardi Gras Celebration 6-9 p.m. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St. New Orleans-style food, live jazz band, dancing, cash bar, and live and silent auctions. Benefits Quota International of Tulsa’s deaf and hard-of-hearing programs for disadvantaged women and children. Call 918-744-4411, or visit www.tulsaquota.com. Feb. 16 — Icons and Idols 6:30 p.m. Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center. Black-tie dinner and cocktails, live auction and onenight-only special performance by Tulsa Ballet dancers. $250, tickets; $1,000-$50,000, sponsorships. Benefits Tulsa Ballet. Call Jessica Hudgens, 918-392-5907; or visit www.iconsandidols.org. Feb. 17 — The Dog Bowl 2013 3-6 p.m. Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N.

Main St. Competition events, prizes, silent auction and food. $15. Benefits Forrest and Jenny’s Place Animal Rescue. Contact Karen Luhring, 918-853-6386; email forrestandjennys@aol.com; or visit www.forrestandjennysplace.org. Feb. 23 — 12th annual Polar Plunge Tulsa 10 a.m. Big Splash Water Park, 4707 E. 21st St. Benefits Special Olympics Oklahoma. Call Jennifer Lightle, 918-481-1234; email jenniferl@sook.org; or visit www.sook.org. Feb. 23 — Osteopathic Winterset Ball 6:30 p.m.-midnight. DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place, 6110 S. Yale Ave. Dinner and dance. Benefits Osteopathic Founders Foundation. Call Diane Jarvi, 918-551-7300; or visit www.osteopathicfounders.org/ winterset. Feb. 28 — Puttin’ on the Dog with LIFE Senior Services 6 p.m. Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center. Dinner, and live and silent auctions. $125, tickets; $500-$25,000, sponsorships. Benefits LIFE Senior Services. Visit www.lifeseniorservices.org. tþ

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SWEETHEARTS & Emily Allen

Mason Anderson

Jarret Armstrong

Logan Armstrong

Preslea Borin

Blake Bovasso

William Braley

Grant Bumgarner

Jessica Cipolla

Meghan Clark

Sarabeth Coatney

Jack Conklin

Matthew Coulson

Ben Daffern

Lindsey Dawson

Jessica Dukes

Langley Dunn

Colin Evert

Korbin Gage

Karli Gage

Cheraden Gavlik

Jackson Goddard

Logan Grant

Madeline Hassell

Macy Heins

William Jezek

Anabel Jones

Kailynn Jones

Anne Jordan

Hope Kelly

Ashley King

Korie Kirtley

Claire Lehman

Isabelle Marshall

Ryan Martin

Cassie McCoy

Mercedes McCoy

Allene Michaels

David Chase Miller

Hailey Milsten

Madeleine Moss Sherburn

Elizabeth Nelson

Peter Nilson

Megan Parham

Mercedes Pe単a

Mackenzie Phipps

Raegan Poole

Caroline Pritchett

Payton Ray

Samuel Roberts

Saturday, February 2, 2013 Exchange Center at Expo Square

MAVERICKS 2013 Mary Rogers

Katelyn Rogers-Heller

Jill Rokisky

Evelyn Sallinger

McKenzie Salyer

Claire Schonacher

Christian Shearer

Nicholas Shust

Dylan Simmons

Nathan Soloman

William SoulĂŠ

McKenzie Stinson

Marshall Thorpe

Grace Westfield

Brittany Whitescarver

Audrey Wise

Mackenzie Wright

Courtney Snapp

ABOUT HEART BALL In its 42nd year, the Tulsa Heart Ball raises more than $700,000 annually for heart disease and stroke research, education and advocacy. Sweethearts and Mavericks are sophomores recognized at Heart Ball. For ticket information, call Monica Martin at 918.712.4003. a campaign of

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Highlighting local talent

Tulsa’s spicy jazz queen J by JUDY LANGDON

How did you decide to pursue a jazz career? Well, to be honest, I grew up watching old Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals, listening to ’60s and ’70s rock, and pop music of the ’90s.

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Native Cajun and jazz songstress Olivia Duhon is working on her first album. She regularly performs at Tulsa venues with the Frank Brown Trio, right. I’ll never forget watching “An American in Paris” with Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. George and Ira Gershwin wrote the songs, and I distinctly remember falling in love with their music. At that point, I discovered the “Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Gershwin Songbook” album. And from then on, I couldn’t turn off jazz

Photo courtesy of Bill Gaddis

Who or what influenced your interest in music? It was really my fascination and insatiable curiosity for music from a very early age that helped me discover different styles of music, from which I fell in love with the jazz genre. Music was just a passion born inside of me from the beginning. Sometimes I feel that music (has) chosen me. I was lucky to have family members that were musically inclined, as well, who helped me form my appreciation for the arts. Every style and type of music that I listen to influences me to some degree.

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azz aficionados who have followed the career and music of Olivia Duhon for the past several years know they can count on memorable performances when they catch her at local clubs or as a featured artist for area fundraising events. By the time Duhon moved to Tulsa during high school with her family, the native Cajun from southwest Louisiana had already decided to pursue a jazz career. But it wasn’t until after attending The University of Tulsa that she chose to kickstart her career in T-town. She has been on the go ever since. TulsaPeople caught up with Duhon to learn about the artists and composers who influenced her singing style, her upcoming album and where she can be found in 2013.

music. There was something that just ignited in me each time I listened to Ella, Frank Sinatra, Blossom Dearie, Anita O’Day, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chet Baker and Billie Holiday. There was a synchronicity when I listened to it. It’s something I can’t quite verbalize.

Besides jazz, do other music genres influence your vocal style? Of course I love all different types of music. That’s the beauty of it all. Different people, styles, walks of life ... all coming together, creating something that touches people in a way that we can’t explain. Besides the jazz greats, there are other artists who have made an impact on my life. Joni Mitchell, for instance, has been very influential for me. Not only her melodic ability, but her lyrics and even visual art are so profound. I also admire and have been influenced by Jobim’s compositions, Chet Baker for his lyrical ability and Billie Holiday for her naïveté and simplicity. All of these things affect emotionally how I sing and interpret the songs I love. When was your professional debut? I’ve been performing around town for a few years now. … However, when I started working with Frank Brown, a guitarist and performer in Tulsa, I really felt I was at a point where creatively I could come out of my shell, and it seemed to open new doors for me. It’s wonderful working with someone who is on the same page and can almost read you musically without ever saying a word. Are there any albums on the horizon? I’m currently about halfway through my album and will begin the final recordings after the first of the year. I’m hoping to have it released in late spring or early summer. How is your performance schedule looking this year? You can catch me on a monthly basis at Smoke. on Cherry Street, The Tropical and Main Street Tavern in Broken Arrow. tþ

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The best of local arts and culture

Raw talent by KENDRA BLEVINS

alling all Tulsa artists and art patrons! Kristen Thompson is on the hunt for new local

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Tulsa artist and designer Gabrielle Howell, above, signs a print at a 2012 RAW artists Tulsa event. Kristin Thompson, below, is the Tulsa event director for RAW:natural born artists, a California-based network.

the fashion designers and makeup artists.” The 2013 season begins at 9 p.m., Feb. 8, and will feature the Beulah B. Collection. “Danielle Wyman is confirmed to return for our season opener with her newest collection,” Thompson says. “(The collection) will bring an edgier vibe down the runway, with leather and some deconstructed looks.” tþ

To get a peek at more of this season’s featured artists, visit www.rawartists.org/tulsa.

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talent. She’s the Tulsa event director for RAW:natural born artists, a Californiabased network that links as many as 60 cities, providing opportunities for artists to showcase their work and for art lovers to discover new talent. Thompson, who is a wife, mother and grant writer, started RAW artists Tulsa in June after she discovered the network online. It proved to be just what she needed to get her artistic juices flowing. “It’s the creative outlet that my job didn’t provide,” she says. “I look forward to waking up and discovering the raw talent here that needs to be shown.” RAW artists Tulsa had its first showing in June 2012. The monthly event quickly outgrew its first location at Club 33Forty in Brookside and is now held at the Vanguard in the Brady Arts District. It draws at least 30 new artists per show and up to 300 patrons — mostly through social media promotion. Visitors to a RAW showing can expect to see at least two bands, a fashion show, a visual arts gallery and tables of quirky crafts for sale. “You’ll see all types of artists at one show,” says Thompson, though she adds that performance artists and filmmakers are the toughest to book because they just aren’t submitting as much. Artists can submit work in nine categories: film, fashion design, makeup art, hair styling, accessories, visual art, performance art, music and photography. “I love the collaboration among artists,” Thompson says. “They meet at an event and come up with these amazing projects.” One such collaborative artist is Claudia Riccardi, Ihloff Spa stylist and the 2012 RAW artists Tulsa Hairstyl-

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ist of the Year. She styled models for three RAW fashion shows last year. “Every show got bigger and better,” Riccardi says. “RAW is such a cool organization and a neat way to get involved with other local artists. I love incorporating texture into my styles and collaborating with the vision of

RAW artists Tulsa shows are at 9 p.m. on the second Friday of the month at the Vanguard, 222 N. Main St. Tickets are $10 in advance at www.rawartists.org/tulsa and $15 at the door.

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

“Sound and Spirit of Tulsa” Experience a gathering of gifted performers for the annual citywide interfaith concert celebrating the diversity of Tulsa and spotlighting Oklahoma’s musical vitality.

8 p.m., Feb. 9, at B’nai Emunah Synagogue, 1719 S. Owasso Ave. Tickets are $10, general admission; $36, orchestra seating; and $5, students. Benefits Food for Kids Backpack Program. Purchase tickets at the door or at 918-935-3373. The University of Tulsa Spring Film Festival The TU Film Studies Department presents the fifth annual Spring Film Festival with screenings of student-produced films. The juried competition awards Best Film, Best Original Score and other honors to filmmakers.

7 p.m., Feb. 25, at Gussman Concert Hall, TU’s Lorton Performance Center, 800 S. Tucker Drive. Free. Call Ashley Etter, 918-631-2969; or email ashley-etter@utulsa.edu.

B’nai Emunah Women’s Sisterhood: Readings from “Loss, Love and What I Wore” Guest readers Connie Cronley, Teresa Miller and Glenda Silvey will share funny and powerful monologues from the play written by Nora and Delia Ephron.

7 p.m., Feb. 28, at B’nai Emunah Synagogue. Tickets are $10 at the door. RSVP to Jennifer Airey, jennifer-airey@utulsa.edu.

The Rotary Club of Tulsa’s ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS recognize Tulsa’s police officer and firefighter of the year. Founded in 1008, the awards recognize these public servants for outstanding acts of character, commitment and compassion to both their profession and community.

Nominated by their peers, the award recipients have gone “ABOVE AND BEYOND” the requirements of duty and exemplify the values reflected in the Rotary Four-Way Test. Award nominations were provided by each department and award recipients were selected by a committee of the Rotary Club of Tulsa.

2013 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Firefighter Mark Meyer

After a routine physical, 14-year Tulsa Fire Department veteran Mark Meyer was told he had stage 4-sarcoma cancer. The devastating news did not stop Meyer from demonstrating his compassion and commitment for children with cancer by creating “Hydrants of Hope”. The “Hydrants of Hope” campaign raises money for children in the Tulsa area with cancer. Each Hydrant of Hope lapel pin sold raises money to help children with cancer. Thousands of dollars has been donated to children with cancer to assist with prescriptions, transportation fuel to get them to treatment, and anything else that might encourage them and make life easier while fighting cancer. Meyer does this while he is undergoing treatment himself. Mark Meyer’s fellow firefighters from Station 31 nominated him for the Tulsa Rotary Club’s ABOVE AND BEYOND Award. The Rotary Club is donating $1,000 to “Hydrants of Hope”.

Police Officers

Mark Sherwood and Jesse Guardiola Tulsa’s Hispanic population is the largest single group within the city’s nonEnglish speaking population. When the Tulsa Police Department needed to focus on needs within this segment of the community, two of its officers stepped up to help. Officer Jesse Guardiola and Sgt. Mark Sherwood identified projects for TPD to assist the Hispanic population, including translating department forms, as well as developing and teaching training courses in Spanish and Understanding Hispanic Culture. Sherwood is the longtime coordinator of the department’s second language incentive program which has increased TPD’s Spanish-speaking fluency among officers by 75 percent. Fluent in Spanish, Guardiola is one of the department’s most tenured Hispanic officers and serves as a translator, media spokesperson, recruiter and a department representative in the Hispanic community. Both officers have attend numerous Hispanic community events on behalf of TPD throughout the year. The efforts of Officers Sherwood and Guardiola have garnered Tulsa national attention as TPD’s Hispanic Outreach Program was selected in the Top 10 out of 350 other program in existence across the United States by the Vera Institute of Justice. TPD nominated Officers Guardiola and Sherwood for the Tulsa Rotary Club’s ABOVE AND BEYOND Award. The Rotary Club is honoring each with a $500 donation to the Tulsa Police Officers Memorial.

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TULSA SOUND

A look at what’s happening in the local music scene

Locally grown, globally sown by MATT CAUTHRON

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Husband and wife Mark Kuykendall and Lindsey Neal Kuykendall make music in their private recording facility.

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ark Kuykendall and Lindsey Neal Kuykendall aren’t your average independent record label owners. They aren’t busy booking gigs at local venues to promote albums. They’re not hustling around town getting CDs stocked in locally owned retail shops. Just between you and me, dear reader, they’re really not that interested in making a product with mass local appeal. What the Kuykendalls do is make the kind of music they love, without compromise. Mark has a degree in audio engineering and Lindsey is a classically trained violinist; both are songwriters who play several instruments. But the couple doesn’t write and record the kinds of songs you’d typically hear on the radio. They mostly deal in ambient, vibe-driven soundscapes, laced with traditional instruments recorded in distinctly nontraditional ways, as well as “found sounds,” such as the tones created by blowing into antique bottles of varying sizes (to name but one example). Among the goals of their label, Unknown Tone Records, are to build a collection of quality music and sound, and to meticulously catalog it in ways that allow like-minded music lovers, as well as commercial enterprises looking to license music, to find it in their own time, wherever they may be. “It’s hard to define what Unknown Tone is,” Mark says, “because it’s still kind of … unknown. It’s encompassing a lot of different ideas.” Lindsey finishes that thought: “It’s a little label that’s just a catalog of all these projects. You could pull out any one thing and there’s a story behind it, a complexity to it.” Their label comprises a variety of styles, mixing and matching various musicians and musical ideas. The label mostly releases albums digitally, to spare the cost — and the headache — of creating and distributing CDs. (“Honestly, who’s buying CDs anymore?” Mark muses.) The pair also create unique artistic

complements to their recordings using a variety of media, including Mark’s current project of converting decades-old film to digital video to create musical vignettes. But digital album releases and vintage video montages only scratch the surface of the ways Unknown Tone distributes its product. “The most reliable source of income from making music is licensing it for commercial uses and soundtracks,” Lindsey says. Mark continues: “You really can get paid while you’re asleep and not even know it,” he says. “But it takes time.” It takes time, obviously, to write and record a large and diverse catalog of music. But the process of digitally cataloging it for organizations such as the American Society of Composers, Artists and Publishers — which make the music available for licensing, then collect fees for the copyright owners whenever it’s used — is the real trick. Mark begins to detail the digital cataloging process, tossing out alien phrases such as “ID3 tags” and “ISRC codes,” and sees my eyes begin to

glaze over, so he puts it in terms I might better understand: “It’s like fishing,” he says. “It’s like setting out little fishing nets, and going back later to see what you caught.” It sounds like a tedious process, but the fact is that outside of day spas and meditation classes, the market for albums of ambient music is a relatively small niche. There is, however, a healthy market for ambient pieces for use in everything from movie soundtracks to news broadcasts to TV commercials. (A piece by Mark was used in several recent spots for Ditch Witch construction equipment.) If that’s how to make a living making the music you love, the tedium of fishing with nets seems a small price to pay. “I think good things happen when you just put your head down and work,” Mark says. “Work on making what you make the best it can be, and then put it out there. Then it gets taken and shared and passed around and used. That’s all we’re doing.” Lindsey continues: “I don’t care about making it sound commercial. I think if you create music that’s personal — without caring wheth-

er other people like it, or whether people think it’s ‘cool’ — it leads to something that is often pretty beautiful.” The label is set to release a slew of digital albums in 2013, but after only a year in existence, it is still growing into what it will become. What the label will be in a year, or 10 years, or 20 — that remains unknown. And that’s just the way they like it. tþ

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>VIDEO Go inside Mark Kuykendall’s and Lindsey Neal Kuykendall’s private recording facility. For more on Unknown Tone Records, visit www.unknowntonerecords.com.

Matt Cauthron is TulsaPeople’s online editor, a lover of live music and a true believer in the volcano of musical talent currently simmering in Tulsa. You may remember him from such defunct local rock bands as Scissortail, but almost certainly you do not.

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WORTH READING

News and notes on the local literary scene

Worth Reading roundup by ANGIE JACKSON

ere at the TulsaPeople book desk, I receive many submissions from authors who madly want Tulsans to read their literary efforts. And you really should read the good ones. Scattered about me are books about sports, mysteries, memoirs and children’s stories. The topics are diverse; the authors are largely local (regional), or their subjects are. Here are a few worthy of your attention:

MYSTERIES: “The Windfall Chameleon” by Garry Colquhoun Kemp* This is a fun read about the assassination of a Tulsa oil tycoon and the following investigation by Detective Paul Ziplich. Kemp was a popular radio personality in Tulsa in the 1980s and ’90s. He now lives in Missouri. “The Past Never Ends” by Jackson Burnett A legal mystery tells the story of attorney Chester Morgan, who seeks the truth about the death of a sex worker. A dead oilman is in this story, too. Burnett’s wellwritten, suspenseful tale weaves in and about the marble courtrooms of Oklahoma. Here’s an even bigger mystery — Jackson Burnett is a pen name. Who is Burnett? A longtime Tulsa civil and probate attorney with a solo practice in midtown. “I don’t want readers to confuse Morgan with me,” says the elusive author.

CHILDREN: “Boomer, Just the Right Dog” by Ally Singleton, illustrated by Katie Pernu A Corgi named Boomer,

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through his adventures on a farm, demonstrates that being different fits the job. Singleton, a Broken Arrow mom of three children and two grandchildren, writes a delightful picture story that preschool kids will adore. “Don’t Give Up, Little Duck” by Christine Stout, illustrated by Timothy Lange Little Duck has a difficult time learning to fly, and for that ability she yearns and dreams. Some farm animals tell her she can’t do it, but an ant and a bee convince her otherwise. Does she soar? Read to find the answer. Another Broken Arrow mom pens this allegory so necessary for children to hear.

INSPIRATIONAL: “Seeing It Through” by Christine Standish In sharing her experience with breast cancer, Tulsan Standish doesn’t shy away from the horrible agony of the ordeal. “I think the gory details of it are precisely what people need to hear,” she says. Although this writing effort would benefit mightily from an editor’s proofing, it is a must-read for those whose lives have been touched by this tragedy. “Forgive and Forget By Faith — No Matter What (Helping Parents Who Are Disconnected From Their Children)” by Brian Jones* Jones shares about his mostly fatherless

upbringing in Tulsa, then his marriage and consequent divorce that separated him from his infant son. As the title implies, his Christian belief helps him through the hard times.

SPORTS (University of Oklahoma football, that is): “Dear Jay, Love Dad: Bud Wilkinson’s Letters to His Son” by Jay Wilkinson* Letters written by Bud Wilkinson to son Jay when he was at Duke University expose a side of the OU coach seldom seen. He writes with compassion and a surprising gift of “big picture” thinking. He is a little too heavy with the patrician advice, but what father is not? Especially in 1960. “Wishbone: Oklahoma Football 1959-1985” by Wann Smith Smith, a Tulsa native now residing in St. Louis, writes about Bud Wilkinson’s fall from glory in the ’60s, and Barry Switzer’s turnaround and the success of his wishbone offense. tþ

*Available at Steve’s Sundry Books and Magazines, 2612 S. Harvard Ave. A reader and freelance writer, Angie Jackson has had a lifelong career doing both. After 16 years as book columnist for TulsaPeople, she lives and breathes the words of regional and visiting writers.

FEBRUARY BOOK EVENTS

2/11 E.J. Levy, “Love, In Theory,” 7 p.m., Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St., BookSmart Tulsa

2/19 David Von Drehle, “Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and America’s Most Perilous Year,” time and location TBA, BookSmart Tulsa

2/21 Kam Mak, “My Chinatown: One Year In Poems,” 7 p.m., Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 E. Brady St., BookSmart Tulsa with Art Directors Club of Tulsa

ENTERTAINMENT TO APPLAUD

TULS A BALLET

LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS

J. Shelton Photography

THE WORLD OF 19th-century Paris comes alive in this touching tale of a beautiful courtesan and her suitor, and a love that family and fate intervene to destroy. Choreographed by Val Caniparoli to music by Chopin, Lady of the Camellias is based on a play that was based on the novel La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas (the younger). The play inspired Verdi’s 1853 opera La Traviata, and the timeless story has been retold in several movies titled Camille, and in Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film Moulin Rouge! Tulsa Ballet first performed Lady of the Camellias in 2000. The company then danced it for sold-out audiences at their international debut in Sintra, Portugal, in 2002, and again later that year in Tulsa. Eleven years later, the Lady returns! February 1-2 at 8 p.m. February 3 at 3 p.m. CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL Tickets are $20-$95.

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PLAYHOUSE artistic directors Chris Crawford and Courtneay Sanders star in this romantic comedy by Neil Simon. Adjusting to married life isn’t easy for free-spirited Corie and straitlaced attorney Paul, even though they’re madly in love. At their tiny fifth-floor walk-up in Manhattan, the couple must contend with a lack of heat, a skylight that leaks snow, their oddball neighbor Vincent Velasco (Ron Friedberg) and Corie’s well-meaning mother (Barbara Murn). Barefoot in the Park premiered on Broadway in 1963 and ran until 1967, making it the prolific playwright’s longest-running hit and the tenth-longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history. In 1967 it was made into a movie starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

THE FIRST full-time female network news White House correspondent, Ann Compton is now covering her seventh U.S. president. Reporting for all ABC News broadcasts, Compton has traveled around the globe and through all 50 states with presidents, vice presidents and first ladies. Twice during campaigns (1988 and 1992) she was invited to serve as a panelist for presidential debates. On September 11, 2001, Compton was the only broadcast reporter allowed to remain onboard Air Force One during the dramatic hours after the attacks when President George W. Bush was not allowed to return to Washington. Her reports were singled out by the judges who awarded ABC News an Emmy for the network’s coverage that day. The title of Compton’s talk is “Up Close and Very Personal.”

February 8-9, 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. February 10 at 2 p.m. J O H N H . W I L L I A M S T H E AT R E Tickets are $25; $22 for students and seniors, $10 for children.

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February 8 at 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL Tickets are sold by subscription; call 918-749-5965

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RED

Misha Handschumacher

TYPICALLY associated with energy, passion, love and intensity, the warm color red is an excellent backdrop for guest artist Mark O’Connor, who will perform his energetic, jazzy and swinging Double Violin Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the most talented and imaginative artists working in music — any music — today,” O’Connor is a product of America’s rich folk tradition as well as classical music. His first teacher was Texas old-time fiddler Benny Thomasson, and later he was mentored by famed French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Now, at age 51, O’Connor has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. Also on the program are Michael

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TESLA QUARTET THE TESLA QUARTET is an electrifying young American string quartet. Formed at Juilliard and mentored by the renowned Takács Quartet, they play with great energy, insight, and imagination. Grammy-nominated

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TULS A SYMPHONY

Daugherty’s Route 66 and Charles Ives’ Symphony No. 1. Timothy Myers is guest conductor. February 9 at 7:30 p.m. CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL Tickets are $15-$70.

composer Carter Pann will join violinists Michelle Lie and Ross Snyder, violist Megan Mason and cellist Kimberly Patterson in an extended residency for community and educational outreach in Tulsa. The quartet will perform Pann’s “Love Letters”; Mozart’s String Quartet in D Major, K 575, “Prussian”; Anton Webern’s Six Bagatelles, Op. 9; and Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10. “Love Letters” combines a neo-romantic aesthetic with modern popular music influences, following the emotional trajectory of a love affair in four titled movements. February 17 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.

OFTEN CALLED Shakespeare’s most intimate tragedy, Othello’s realm is not of great kingdoms lost and won, nor of courtly politics. Othello, an esteemed general in the service of Venice and a Moor, has recently wed Desdemona, the daughter of a senator. When he promotes Cassio to be his lieutenant, the ambitious Iago is enraged. Othello aspires to belong to Desdemona’s world and instead becomes victim to its bigotry and his own monstrous terrors. Playhouse Tulsa will tell this tragic tale with a cast of only six actors. Carl Collins (Doctor in Playhouse’s TATE Award-winning production of The Unmentionables) stars in the title role. Rounding out the cast is Shannon Garcia as Desdemona, Chris Crawford as Iago, Courtneay Sanders as Emilia/ Brabantia, Tyler Humphries as Cassio/ Ensemble and Brittany Hamilton as Bianca/Ensemble. Chris Crawford will direct Othello. February 13 at 7:30 p.m. February 16 at 2 p.m. J O H N H . W I L L I A M S T H E AT R E Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

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INSPIRED BY the experience of acculturation to a new home and characterized by disorientation and a pervasive undercurrent of aggression, Strange Planet is a dance theatre work that disperses choreographic power to the performers, who are able to direct the work and each other from within the performance. As the past, present and future comingle, the six performers struggle to navigate a world disintegrating around them, trying to remember what must happen, recognize what has already happened, and be ready for what has never happened before. Strange Planet is performed by the Jordan Fuchs Company, a collaborative, project-based dance company directed and instigated by Jordan Fuchs, assistant professor of dance

IVY LEAGUE-EDUCATED businessman Harmond Wilks could become Pittsburgh’s first African-American mayor. But will secrets from the past derail him from his country club future? Radio Golf is a fast-paced, dynamic and wonderfully funny work about the world today and the dreams we have for the future. Set in Pittsburgh in the late 1990s, it’s the story of a successful entrepreneur who aspires to become the city’s first black mayor. But when the past begins to catch up with him, secrets get revealed that could be his undoing The most contemporary of all of August Wilson’s work, Radio Golf is the final play in the Pulitzer Prize winner’s unprecedented 10-play cycle chronicling African-American life in the 20th century.

RADIO GOLF BY AUGUST WILSON

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NEW GENRE FESTIVAL: STRANGE PLANET

at Texas Woman’s University. The company seeks to extend the expressive possibilities of live performance through explorations of form and formlessness, physical relationships at close-quarters, and through experiments with staging and technology.

February 23 at 8 p.m. and February 24 at 3 p.m. March 1-2 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 $15; $12.50 for students and seniors.

L I D D Y D O E N G E S T H E AT R E Tickets are $20; $10 for students and seniors.

Turner Goodrum

February 22-23 at 8 p.m. Bridgette Clark, Garnet Burkhalter, Kenneth Page, Andre Grayson and Robert Lee

TULS A OPERA

THE MOST HAPPY FELLA

Kim Josephson

FROM Frank Loesser, the composer of Guys and Dolls, this original 1956 production of The Most Happy Fella has been termed “one of the most ambitiously operatic works ever written for Broadway.” Tony, an aging Italian vineyard owner, proposes to a young waitress, Rosabella, by mail, but, leery of revealing his age, sends her a picture of his handsome foreman instead of one of himself. Celebrated Metropolitan Opera baritone and current Associate Professor of Voice at the University

of Oklahoma Kim Josephson stars as Tony. Soprano Katrina Thurman, an Oklahoma native recently acclaimed for her performances with Lyrique en Mer, Shreveport Opera and Sacramento Opera, portrays his beloved Rosabella. Dorothy Danner directs this Tulsa Opera premiere, which will be sung in English. February 23 at 7:30 p.m. March 1 at 7:30 p.m. March 3 at 2:30 p.m. CHAPMAN MUSIC HALL Tickets are $54-$98.

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The Last Word

Commentary on Tulsa life by JEFF VAN HANKEN

Are we there yet?

Our lives with our children have

been defined by car trips. I remember our first one: driving to Austin. Our daughter was so little, impossibly little. It sounds reckless in retrospect but motivated by work and friends, we packed her in her car seat and took off. There were many stops. She was frustrated and cried and still, we persevered. When almost there, we hit Austin traffic. “When did Austin become so congested?” we wondered. Nothing could console her. She was so little. Not long afterward, we made the trek to Colorado. The altitude and dry weather made her breathing difficult, her sleeping nearly impossible. When we finally came down to a reasonable elevation, we found an Asian restaurant where the little lady put away an adult-sized portion of noodles. Not only had she not been able to sleep; apparently eating had been no picnic either. Somehow, she forgave us. And forgave Colorado. On a shorter sojourn to Arkansas soon thereafter, she peered at the treetops passing above the moon roof and yelled, “Hi, Colorado!” Later, when she was 3, her new brother just past 18 months, we drove up the coast of California. They seemed so grown up. Why not? We stayed in modest motels that sat steps from rocky beaches spotted with seals. The trips were short, two hours at a time. There was a giant redwood — “Big Boy,” we called him — and beaches licked by cold water that supported Neolithic-looking rock outcroppings, like beasts frozen mid-stride. We drove up to San Francisco and down Lombard Street. They

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never fussed, they were delightful and we were delighted, almost drunk on our good fortune. Again in Texas, this time to a place even farther than Austin, all the way to the Gulf. But now they are consumed with movies. (Was it impossible to watch movies in cars even two years prior? Was she too young to care?) We tell this story often. At one point, she turned to her brother, by this point groggy and road weary, still a doughy toddler slumped deep into his car seat. She matter-of-factly stated, “Miller, you look fat,” before turning back to her umpteenth episode of “Dora the Explorer.”

“We now have a phone user who, unlike her mother, can find her way around Google Maps. Good news for everyone: no more driving with one or fewer eyes on the road.” Some years later, after a different trip to deep Texas, my wife’s late mother — then enjoying one of the quieter, better periods stretched throughout her long battle with cancer — looked at us, our son and daughter, our luggage, our dog, and teased, “You look like a bunch of Okies.” If the shoe fits …

Since then, stops in Houston, New Orleans (twice), more trips to Colorado, St. Louis, Memphis. Now they are 11 and 9, and I’ve come to conclude these years comprise the sweet spot of long-distance car trips. They are self-sufficient; need no help with their movies, DVDs, devices, etcetera. When they emerge from their media, they can look around and make good conversation. They get the jokes. They’re not fidgety. They ask thoughtfully about bathroom breaks and stops for food and drink. In short, they’re fun, sometimes awesome, sometimes helpful. We now have a phone user who, unlike her mother, can find her way around Google Maps. Good news for everyone: no more driving with one or fewer eyes on the road. They actually — and I never thought I’d think this exactly — make the trip go faster. What’s sad is that I’m seized with this notion: just like every hitter must someday face the inevitable decline in hand speed and power, what if this truly is the pinnacle? From here forward, do they retreat from us and further into their own web of friends and influence? When do they begin to roll their eyes when we make them walk through the Rothko Chapel, or the Donald Judd installations of Marfa, Texas? When do they begin to moan insufferably while being pushed onto a Cajun swamp tour? And after it happens, inevitably, what about this: do they ever come back? Will car trips ever be fun again? Will we ever even have a car trip again? tþ

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*Whole Home DVR requires Cox Advanced TV with Plus Package, at least 1 host Whole Home DVR receiver, and DVR service fee per host DVR receiver. Receivers to view programming in additional rooms are extra. Each host DVR receiver can record 2 shows at once. Up to 8 network host receivers and non-host receivers allowed. Other conditions may apply. Each additional networked WHDVR service fee is $4.99/mo. for the first 12 months. 6x storage is compared to DVR receiver storage with 160GB hard drives. Prices exclude installation/activation fees, equipment charges, inside wiring fees, additional outlets, taxes, surcharges and other fees. A credit check and/or deposit may be required. Other restrictions may apply. HBO® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. SHOWTIME and related marks are trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc., a CBS Company. ©2013 Cox Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

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