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5 Tulsa couples share their stories of love

Turning a family history into a life lesson for others.

Experience teaches people about life, and drives some people—like Dr. Poorya Fazel—to make life better for others. “My grandfather died of cardiac disease when he was only 57,” said Dr. Fazel. “I was 8 at the time and it made me sad, but it also made me curious about medicine in general.” Today, as a structural and interventional cardiologist at the Heart Hospital at Saint Francis, Dr. Fazel specializes in fixing problems before they become bigger problems. He performs minimally invasive surgery to repair or replace heart valves and peripheral and coronary arteries, and helps his patients manage risk factors that can lead to heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, early onset diabetes and family history. “Genetics is one factor in heart disease—as they say, you can’t choose your family,” he said. “But there are so many things you can choose, like a healthy diet and lifestyle, that can greatly reduce your risk of developing cardiac issues.”

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33 Jumbo gumbo gathering One Tulsa couple’s culinary tradition becomes a much-anticipated Mardi Gras celebration.

42 How they met their match Five Tulsa couples share the ins and outs of dating, matrimony and raising kids

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Where to satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day. A Tulsan takes on K-Pop stardom. The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate gets us dancing. Dozens of events and things to do this month.

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Morgan Phillips CITY EDITOR

CITY DESK C A L E N D A R + C A U S E S + C U LT U R E

Bob Dylan in 1965 at Columbia Studios in New York City.

The image is one of 6,000 items in Tulsa’s Bob Dylan Archive.

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ollege students sitting around, listening to Bob Dylan albums: That’s what many picture upon learning of the University of Tulsa’s recent emphasis on bringing the musical icon and Nobel Laureate “into the classroom.”

This past October, the university announced the creation of the TU Institute for Bob Dylan Studies, a broad, interdisciplinary research center based on campus and dedicated to exploring the work, life and legacy of Dylan.

The institute sponsors scholarly symposia, public programming, student assistantships, training for teachers, community-based initiatives and original research in the Bob Dylan Archive, housed at TU’s Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum.

What can Dylan teach us? “We can find so much of ourselves and our world in his lyrics,” says institute co-director Sean Latham. “He expresses at the highest level what it means to be a human being.” TP

See p. 12 for more on the TU Institute for Bob Dylan Studies.

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Award-winning country artist Travis Tritt plays the Cox Business Center.

Theatre North presents “Seven Guitars,”

by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer August Wilson, at the Tulsa PAC. Also runs Feb. 10-11.

Clay Walker and special guest Tracy Byrd make The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hum.

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Let the annual Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show at Expo Square chase those winter blues away.

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The PAC Trust presents “Freedom Train,” the story of Harriet Tubman, founder of the Underground Railroad, at the Tulsa PAC. Kid Rock hits the BOK Center for his Greatest Show on Earth Tour.

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Tulsa Symphony welcomes concert master/guest violinist Rossitza Jekova-Goza for one performance of Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 3” at the Tulsa PAC.

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Bring your lunch and hear pianist Barron Ryan tickle the ivories at the Tulsa PAC Trust’s free noon-time Brown Bag It concert at the Tulsa PAC.

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Fido can explore the Tulsa Botanic Garden’s Dog Days of Winter from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.

Runs every Friday and Saturday through Feb. 24.

The Heritage Rodeo rides into Expo Square.

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Tavis Smiley, broadcaster and bestselling author, brings the multimedia performance of “Death of a King: A Live Theatrical Experience” to the Cox Business Center. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Noel Coward’s classic comedy, “Blithe Spirit,” is performed by TCC Theatre Department at the VanTrease PACE.

The Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival, at the Glenpool Conference Center, is the area’s largest intertribal fine art show.

Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan will tickle your funny bones during his Paradise Cove appearance at RiverSpirit Margaritaville Resort.

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Ladies, a plethora of booths, giveaways and a celebrity or two await you at Tulsa Women’s Living Expo at Expo Square.

Model trains galore, for viewing and purchase, is what you will find at the Great Train Expo at Expo Square.

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Enjoy five short plays and cereal snacks during Heller Theater’s “Second Sunday Serials” at the Agora Event Center. Adults only.

Don’t miss the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters at the BOK Center.

Enjoy an evening of romantic music by Peter Cetera, formerly of the band Chicago, at The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel.

Blake Shelton kicks off his Country Music Freaks national tour with Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and Trace Adkins at the BOK Center.

Signature Symphony presents trumpeter Jeff Shadley in “Sinatra’s America,” playing Big Band hits at the Van Trease PACE. Expo Square offers the Arctic Cat Nitro Arenacross and Freestyle Nationals.

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Prep for spring at the Tulsa Remodel and Landscape Show at the Cox Business Center.

Step back in time when antique shopping at Expo Square’s Vintage Tulsa Show.

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World-renowned opera stars Susan Graham, Oklahoma native Sarah Coburn and conductor Timothy Long are featured in Tulsa Opera’s “The Stars Align” at the Tulsa PAC.

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Different Strokes Benefits Town and Country School.

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Tulsa Boys’ Home Women’s Association Bunco Party Benefits Tulsa Boys’ Home.

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2 JA Beach Bowl Benefits Junior Achievement Oklahoma.

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3 Icons and Idols: The Golden Age of Gershwin Benefits Tulsa Ballet.

ICONSANDIDOLS.ORG Sing for Our Schools Benefits Partners in Education.

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8 Hearts Rebuilding Homes Benefits Rebuilding Together Tulsa.

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9 Cookies and Cocktails Benefits Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma.

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Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera at Gilcrease Museum features reference photos the iconic American artist used to create his paintings.

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Take the kids to “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day!” at the Tulsa PAC.

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The Akdar Shrine Circus hits Expo Square for four days of lions, tigers, clowns and trapeze acts.

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TU Theatre presents a multimedia production of George Orwell’s “1984” in Kendall Hall on the TU campus.

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Explore the Gilcrease Museum grounds, support local artists, and enjoy cocktails and the museum’s collection at Gilcrease After Hours.

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When’s the last time you saw a T-rex?

Check out Discover the Dinosaurs: Time Trek at the Cox Business Center.

Fire and Ice Gala Benefits Little Light House.

FIREANDICETULSA.COM Mardi Gras Benefits New Hope Oklahoma.

NEWHOPEOKLAHOMA.ORG 40th anniversary Ruby Gala Benefits Restore Hope Ministries.

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10 Cooking Up Compassion Benefits Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma.

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Tulsa’s own Just Between Friends Spring Sale returns to Expo Square.

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St. Vincent: Fear the Future Tour hits the Brady Theater stage.

17 Tulsa Heart Ball Benefits American Heart Association.

TULSAHEARTBALL.HEART.ORG Tulsa Polar Plunge Benefits Special Olympics Oklahoma.

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22 Puttin’ on the Dog Benefits LIFE Senior Services.

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23 CASA Casino 2018: Pearls and Prohibition Benefits Tulsa CASA Inc. CASACASINO.ORG Street Party Benefits Street School Inc. STREETPARTYTULSA.COM

24 10th annual Buttercup Bash Casino Royale Benefits the Junior Women’s Association of Tulsa Boys’ Home.

TBHJUNIORWOMEN.COM / FUNDRAISERS Fiestivale Benefits Eisenhower International School.

ONE.BIDPAL.NET / FIESTIVALE Holland Hall Book Fair Benefits Holland Hall.

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The Heart of Henry Benefits Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless.

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Jenks Public Schools Foundation Dinner and Auction Benefits Jenks Public Schools Foundation.

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Lunar New Year Benefits Dillon International.

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My Furry Valentine Benefits StreetCats Inc. STREETCATSTULSA.ORG

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Whiskey Social Benefits Lindsey House.

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Live United Luncheon and Awards Benefits the Tulsa Area United Way. TAUW.ORG / AWARDS

Orange Peel Benefits OSU Alumni Association Tulsa Chapter.

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25 Saint Simeon’s Polo Grill Dinner Benefits Saint Simeon’s Foundation.

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NOTEBOOK

BY MORGA N PHILLIP S

IMMIGRANTS • 7% of Tulsa metro residents are immigrants.

• Immigrants accounted for 28% of overall population growth in the Tulsa metro area from 2010 to 2015, and contributed nearly $4 billion to the Tulsa metro gross domestic product in 2015.

• The 4,047 immigrant entrepreneurs in the Tulsa area generated $55 million in business income in 2015.

• The foreign-born population paid $135 million in state and local taxes and $252 million in federal taxes, and held just over $1 billion in spending power.

TU ‘SCHOOLS’ TEACHERS ON BOB DYLAN Brian Hosmer and Sean Latham, co-directors of the University of Tulsa Institute for Bob Dylan Studies

Brian Cross, TCC assistant professor of biology; Melanie Samson, student life office support clerk; and Provost Greg Stone

Source: “New Americans in Tulsa” report released Nov. 29, 2017, by New American Economy, the City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Regional Chamber

Voices of Oklahoma

“I don’t care about how people dress, I really don’t. Or how they move around or how they do a lot of those things. That’s their business.

I just want them to become a better person if they want to be, and (to) support that because I think most people want to become successful, whatever that is.”

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FOOD PANTRY Some people are so fascinating, entire courses could be devoted to what they can teach us. Bob Dylan is one, according to the directors of the University of Tulsa’s new Institute for Bob Dylan Studies.

Creation of the institute was driven by the arrival of the Bob Dylan Archive in Tulsa, says Sean Latham, an English professor who was already teaching courses on Dylan’s lyrics when the archive was announced.

His co-director, Brian Hosmer, a professor of Western American history, says Dylan is studied by historians, musicologists and literary critics alike, and the institute encourages these individuals to use the archives for original research. Additionally, it hopes to stimulate research and study that will enrich classroom experiences.

This month, the institute will present “Dylan in the Classroom,” a symposium on the ways Dylan’s music — and popular music, more generally — can be successfully taught and studied from elementary classrooms through high school and college. Although aimed at students and educators, the symposium is free and open to the public.

“Some teachers will focus on lyrics and a deep reading of Dylan’s works,” Hosmer says. “Others will be encouraged to see Dylan’s career as a vehicle for understanding American history and culture during the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st century. (And) we hope to have some discussion of music and composition.”

Feb. 9-10 DYLAN IN THE CLASSROOM 7 p.m., Friday, keynote and opening reception; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, panels and workshop on music, literature and pop culture, and workshops on syllabus and curriculum design. Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road.

Free; register at dylan.utulsa.edu/dylan-classroom-2018.

LAUNCHES AT TCC

The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma has partnered with Tulsa Community College to launch the pilot phase of its Campus Pantry Program at the TCC Metro campus. According to food bank officials, the program is based on research that suggests food-insecure students often struggle with academics, establishing social connections and adapting to a changing environment.

An on-campus pantry of shelf-stable foods allows students to receive food assistance conveniently and confidentially when they need it. The pantry is run by employee volunteers and work-study students, providing meal components such as fruits, vegetables, protein and grain items.

Another component to the program helps students access Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and other community resources.

Later this year, the food bank plans to expand the campus pantry program to two more TCC campuses and two Tulsa Technology Center campuses.

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Kat Graham of Barbee Cookies at the company’s downtown location inside the Atlas Life Building

SAMPLE SWEET TREATS This year, find a date spot to remember while indulging a sweet tooth. From sophisticated to quirky to comforting, these locally owned shops have a flavor profile and atmosphere to match any couple’s taste.

Not Your Grandma’s Cupcakes With bright, cheery walls and outside-the-box cupcake flavors, Not Your Grandma’s Cupcakes reflects owner Sheila Hulsman’s personality. “I wanted the store to be quirky and creative, like me,” she says.

Not Your Grandma’s Cupcakes, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, started as a hobby. But after a layoff, Hulsman launched the shop, which bakes traditional cupcakes and serves cupcakes in a jar — a less-mess option that extends the sweet treat’s shelf life for seven to 10 days. For Valentine’s Day, Hulsman recommends red velvet, black forest or the all-time bestseller: turtle cheesecake.

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Glacier Confection

Kat Graham, co-founder of Barbee Cookies, wants her customers to relive their happiest memories. “I want people to feel like they are going to Grandma’s house, where they are always welcome, where there are fresh-baked cookies and a house full of love,” Graham says.

In keeping with the family theme, Barbee’s best-selling cookie — Hallee’s Heavenly Cinnamon Roll Cookie — was created by Graham’s daughter. For Valentine’s Day, the shop will feature several heart-shaped options, including a sugar cookie conversation heart. Gluten-free Valentine cookies can be special-ordered.

Glacier Confection provides more than an opportunity to sample gourmet chocolate. Guests also can learn about the origin of chocolate, the cocoa beans used and their flavor from the knowledgeable staff. Some of the Valentine’s Day bestsellers are truffles in flavors like strawberry Champagne, peach bellini and blood orange-wild honey.

Owner Bill Copeland recently opened his second store, a renovated space in Utica Square.

It features a contemporary white-on-white design and a new product: gelato. “Our gelato will be made from scratch with the best ingredients in the world,” Copeland says.

This month, Copeland will open a third Glacier location in the Archer Building that features a “beanto-bar chocolate factory” and serves wine, beer and cocktails.

8393 S. Memorial Drive, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday 415 S. Boston Ave., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday 918-369-7997 (both locations) barbeecookies.com

1902 Utica Square, 539-424-5992 15 E. M.B. Brady St., 918-938-6368 Third location opening soon at 209 E. Archer St. See glacierconfection.com for operating hours. TP

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LOCAL TALENT

In January, Alex Christine debuted in the Viki.com documentary “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-POP Star” and released her first single and music video. Find her on Instagram: @thealexchristine.

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Alex also was a member of Jenks Varsity Pom and ulsa might be an unlikely place for a risthe Jenks Trojanaires, a competitive show choir ing Korean pop (known as K-Pop) star that competes nationally. While attending Tulsa to hone her skills, but 21-year-old Alex Community College, she acted, sang and danced Christine Schneiderman has done just that. in multiple productions.

Known professionally as Alex Christine, the Alex recently won the K-Pop news website Jenks High School graduate is a dancer, singer, acSoompi’s “Rising Legends: Season 2” tress and model. With her original talent contest for the second year in one-minute song and dance videos, What is K-Pop? a row. Her prize was a five-day trip she has built an impressive Instagram Pop music from South Korea to South Korea and a private audition following of over 52,000 people from that is catchy and upbeat, with the company Cube Entertainaround the world. with intricate choreography ment. “When I won, there was a lot The lively, seductive sounds of the and striking visuals. of crying and celebrating,” she says. upbeat tunes harken to ’90s American “When I heard I would actually be pop that Alex grew up listening to, going to Korea, that was kind of world-shaking.” such as Spice Girls. But “I don’t produce music at What’s next for Alex? She plans to relocate to all,” clarifies Alex, whose mother is Korean-PortugSeoul this year. “I want to pursue acting and dancese. “With K-Pop, I sing and dance because there’s ing, and I feel the best way to do that is to do audialways a dance choreographed for every song.” tions and attend workshops,” she says. “While I’m Although her K-Pop dancing is entirely young, I’m going to go out and do what I do and self-taught, Alex took dance lessons from 18 see what I can make of myself.” TP months old through the middle of high school.

ALBUM REVIEWS

BY LINDSEY NEAL KUYKENDALL

Endless Forms “IF THERE WERE WATER” A delightfully underground find for audiophiles who love the peaceful post-rock vibe of akin locally rooted acts Ester Drang and Other Lives, Endless Forms’ newest record is sure to satisfy. With soft but driving beats and alternating complementary male and female vocals, this gentle album is a mature and well-produced work.

Distant electric guitars and synth pads create a soothing sense of shoegaze space with developed structural sensibility.

Sean Al-Jibouri “MEDITATION” Master guitarist Sean Al-Jibouri can be seen playing live throughout Tulsa with a variety of groups, but this album is a charming peek into his solo work. Seven easy-listening tracks of nylon-stringed classical, electric jazz guitar and acoustic, the album exudes a sophisticated romance. Reminiscent of Leo Kottke, Pat Metheny, Michael Hedges and Bill Frisell, Al-Jibouri’s forward-thinking playing and calm mastery shines through. His gifts enhance the Tulsa music community, and this recording is a particularly nice capture of his offerings.

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Kari Hackbarth, right, and Garden Deva employee Riley Englehart

Garden Deva

FORGES NEW PATH Since 1996, Lisa Regan has showcased her handmade metal artwork and the work of other Tulsa artists at Garden Deva Sculpture Co. Now the company has new owning partners and managers — Greg and Penny Hackbarth and their daughter, Kari Hackbarth — allowing Regan to oversee the creative aspects of Garden Deva.

“We partnered with Lisa to help manage the business side of things … so that Lisa has the margin and freedom to be an artist and not get bogged down with running a business,” Kari Hackbarth says.

Earlier this year, another change occurred: Garden Deva moved its primary location to 1326 E. Third St., where it will continue to sell art and host events and workshops.

Teresa Knox, who owns the nearby Church Studio, Leon Russell’s former recording studio, bought the building at 317 S. Trenton Ave. that houses Garden Deva’s longtime location. Hackbarth says Garden Deva will maintain the shop as a smaller satellite gallery to sell work by Regan and other artists whose work “complements Tulsa’s music roots.”

Despite the Garden Deva’s recent changes, Hackbarth reassures fans of the well-loved local brand. “Things will be bigger and more engaging than they’ve ever been while carrying on Lisa’s legacy of Garden Deva,” she says.

— ASHLEY RIGGS AND MORGAN PHILLIPS

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Angie Pember Brockey estimates she has made 400 pieces of jewelry since 2013 using the wet plate collodion technique. Her award-winning work has been shown in galleries in Oklahoma and across the U.S.

UNCOMMON ART Jewelry-maker puts a twist on an old technique.

BY MORGAN PHILLIPS

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ngie Pember Brockey’s jewelry-making is equal parts artistry, chemistry and mystery. The Tulsan uses a 1912 camera, equipped with a lens from the late 1800s, to capture images on semi-precious and precious stones using an early photography technique called wet plate collodion. Then she delicately crafts the images into heirloom-quality pendants and rings that appear to be from a different era.

Brockey’s husband, Justin, introduced her to wet plate collodion in 2013. A hobbyist photographer, he “wanted to go back to the roots of photography,” Brockey says. That journey required him to procure antique equipment, create a dark room in their home and research the 19th-century chemical formulas needed to develop his images.

A painter and sketch artist herself, Brockey was initially less than thrilled about her husband’s expensive new interest, but she eventually agreed to try it herself. From the first time she saw her image develop on a piece of metal, called a tintype or ferrotype, she was hooked.

“When you see the chemical reaction, it’s really magical,” she says. “It gives me goosebumps every time.” Her amazement intensified a few years later when she realized she could develop images on stones like agates, which she calls agatypes.

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Brockey’s jewelry is for sale online at etsy.com/shop/silverandglassphotog.

Brockey started out using brass settings purchased online, but now she makes her own silver settings. Each piece of jewelry takes 8-10 hours to create. Most of her images are of natural objects that are easily recognizable around a neck or finger.

“It’s beauty, and it’s mystery, and it’s a little bit weird,” Brockey says of her work, “and I like it.” TP

Tulsa Project Theatre wants to understand boundaries — why they exist and how to push them, according to its leadership.

Denny Mask, a former TPT actor and advisory board member, became the organization’s executive director in January 2017. Matt Brown, who has worked with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Theatre Co. and the Pollard Theatre, was hired as artistic director in August 2016.

Together, the two are giving TPT productions what Mask calls a “rock ‘n’ roll sensibility.” “We both share a similar aesthetic,” Mask says. “We are interested in material that is inherently edgy and provoking. And, of course, we love a good rock show.”

The shift was apparent in TPT’s seventh season, which began with the raunchy comedy “Avenue Q” this past February and continued with September’s “I Am My Own Wife,” the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a transwoman who survived the Holocaust and Communist-oppressed Eastern Germany. In June, “Little Shop of Horrors” brought smoke, zombies and an anthropomorphic Audrey II to the PAC. This month, TPT will produce “Four Chords and a Gun,” which centers on The Ramones as they work with music producer Phil Spector to record their fifth album. Written by John Ross Bowie of the CBS comedy “The Big Bang Theory,” the play is a regional premiere.

Mask is thrilled about what TPT’s new direction means for the city. “We’re continuing to bring our sensibility, our edginess, making Tulsa more exciting,” he says. — MASON BEASLER Feb. 16-18, 22-25 “FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN” 8 p.m.: 16-17, 22-24; 2 p.m.: 18, 24-25. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St. $30-$35; student and senior discounts available. Visit tulsaprojecttheatre.com.

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Longtime TV anchor and husband relaunch their estate sale business.

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or many Tulsans, Glenda Silvey is a household name for her 19-year career as a KOTV reporter and anchor. Today, she and her husband, Larry, are making a name for themselves in the world of estate sales.

They originally launched Silvey Estate Sales in 2002 with three other family members. They ran the business for eight years before ceasing operations due to commitments to their full-time jobs, family and community. After both retired, they resurrected the business in late 2017.

“We appreciate assisting people at what’s usually an extremely stressful time in their lives, and being able to offer them complete assurance that they can trust us to be honest, efficient and well-qualified to manage the sale of their property,” Glenda says. “I’ve felt at times that I’m part liquidator, part social worker/minister.”

Glenda, who retired in 2015 as OU-Tulsa’s director of communications, handles most of the client relations and is largely responsible for pricing the sale inventory, which often involves research

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to assign the appropriate value to items.

“My unofficial title with Silvey Estate Sales is ‘vice president of grunt,’” says Larry, who formerly served as a communications manager for the Tulsa Regional Chamber and created a communications and publishing division for a department at OU-Tulsa. “My jobs include handling logistics, photography, research, marketing and keeping the music going during the sale.”

Their daughter, Katherine Silvey Bates, works at Gilcrease Museum, but finds time to assist with marketing and communications.

The Silveys’ advice for anyone considering an estate sale is to plan ahead and work with a qualified, trustworthy estate sales company.

“We advise anyone considering a downsize, the sale of their home, a move or clearing out their parents’ estates: Don’t wait,” Glenda says.

“Many linger too long before taking action. It most often takes several weeks to prepare for, market and conduct a sale, which usually runs for three days.” TP

Feb. 23-25 SWEEPIN’ SWING 7-10 p.m., nightly. Southminster Presbyterian Community Center, 3500 S. Peoria Ave. Three days of social dancing and workshops for beginner, intermediate and advanced dancers. $50, dance pass; $110, full weekend pass; $50, full weekend pass for students with valid ID. Visit theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org.

WEEKLY DANCING WITH TOSS Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. at Southminster Community Center. $5, members; $3, student members; $7, guests. Annual memberships are available at the door for $15.

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Glenda Silvey, left, with daughter Katherine Silvey Bates and husband Larry Silvey, says shopping at estate sales is an opportunity to make one’s home more interesting at a great price.

Swing dancing has taken 28-year-old Kasey Davis all over the world, and he’s only been doing it for five years.

An engineer by day, the newly elected president of the Tulsa-based Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS) can be found in Tulsa most Saturday nights doing vintage dances like the Charleston, the Lindy Hop and the Balboa. But he has traveled to six countries, including Japan, to participate in the hobby he found in college. “I dance internationally to see how different scenes are taught and run across the world,” Davis says, “so I can then bring that information back to Tulsa and use it to grow the local scene.”

As fun as the dancing is, what Davis enjoys most is being part of Tulsa’s “swing dance family.” Most TOSS members are between ages 20 and 60, but dancers range from sixth-graders to a 94-year-old. TOSS hosts a beginning swing dance lesson at 7 p.m. every Saturday, followed by social dancing until 10 p.m.

This month, TOSS will host its largest annual event, Sweepin’ Swing, for dancers of all ages and levels. “It’s great for people who want to come and jump headfirst into swing dancing,” Davis says. — MORGAN PHILLIPS

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ONX’s support services include remotely monitoring a company’s network 24 hours a day, each and every day, to detect, diagnose and help prevent problems from turning into major interruptions in the form of downtime, security breaches, or other failures. “Our clients have the benefits of an in-house IT administrator without all the costs,” said David Heritage, partner and co-founder. “Our service includes

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The late architect William Henry Ryan designed and built the structure in 1961. Ryan also is known for designing East Central High School and the covered wagon-shaped Chapel on the Hill in Broken Arrow.

NOT SO ROSY With its bubble gum-pink

color and interior rose decor, the Rose Bowl might look cute, but Ryan’s design was highly influenced by World War II German bomb shelters.

BOWLED OVER The Rose Bowl was a worldclass bowling center from 1962 to 2005. After closing, the facility fell into disrepair.

HOPE HAPPENS The nonprofit One Hope Vision bought the Rose Bowl in 2012. Today, its subsidiary One Hope Tulsa, which offers sports clinics, educational and mentoring programs that target at-risk youth, operates out of the building.

SPORTS CENTER Some of the original bowling lanes now serve as a platform stage overlooking a collegiate-sized basketball court.

One Hope Tulsa added sports turf for flag football and soccer and restored the snack bar.

RENT THE ROSE Third parties may now rent the space for events, such as the 918 Flea Market on Sundays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rose Bowl owner Rex Blankenship sees this as a way to stimulate the economy of the area and also support One Hope’s programming.

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CHANGEMAKERS Although Mount Arukah will initially serve minors who are victims of sex trafficking, Kristin Weis says she and her husband, Jason, hope to add a transitional living center for adult victims in the future.

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EXPLOSIVE VISION The Demand Project opens private facility next month.

BY MORGAN PHILLIPS

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hirteen months ago, Kristin and Jason Weis had no plans to operate a community for victims of sex trafficking. They were plenty busy leading the Demand Project, which focuses on the prevention of sex trafficking, the prosecution of those responsible, and the rescue and restoration of victims, which occurred, until now, through a nonresidential program.

But Kristin Weis says their vision “exploded” in January 2017 when a generous donor offered them 54 acres in eastern Oklahoma, a gift worth more than $3 million.

Now the Weises are eight months into a renovation of the property’s existing facilities, which once served as a children’s home. The campus will reopen in March as Mount Arukah, a 30- to 60bed facility for sex trafficking victims age 11-17 from across the country. The unique private facility will be able to house the largest number of trafficked minors in Oklahoma.

“We’ve sacrificed less than a year of our lives to give a trafficked girl a lifetime of freedom,” Weis says. “It will be worth every minute of it.”

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clients will receive intensive therapies, learn healthy relationship skills, work toward the next step in their education and get help addressing physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, financial and legal issues. The average stay will be 18 months to two years, according to Weis.

An off-site crisis center will operate in conjunction with Mount Arukah to temporarily house minor and adult victims of sex trafficking, according to Weis. The center will be a resource for law enforcement agencies in the first 24-48 hours after a victim is rescued.

Although Mount Arukah is a relatively new element of the Demand Project’s vision, Weis says it is a necessary one. “Mount Arukah exists because we have a breakdown of protection over these kids,” Weis says. “We have to figure out how we as a community can agree it’s our obligation and opportunity to protect these kids.” TP The Demand Project needs a variety of donated items for Mount Arukah. For a list of needs, visit thedemandproject.org.

Feb. 17 TULSA HEART BALL 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center. $500, tickets; $5,000 and up, sponsorships. Benefits American Heart Association. Visit tulsaheartball.heart.org.

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his month’s Tulsa Heart Ball will be special in two ways for the Loughridge family. Its patriarch, retired cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Bill Loughridge, will receive the American Heart Association’s Heart of Tulsa Award, and his granddaughter, Bailey, will be one of the 71 Sweethearts presented at the Ball.

A one-time board president for the AHA of Tulsa, Loughridge, speaking for his family, says, “We’ve always supported the Heart Association, and it has been very important to our family.

I am humbled to receive this award.”

For many years, Bill’s late wife, Linda, was instrumental in planning the Heart Ball. In 1974, to increase attendance, she and her committee created the Western theme, says Lindsey Hansen, AHA director of communications.

The Sweethearts program has been a part of the ball since its beginning, and the boys’ Maverick program was introduced in 2004. All high school sophomores, Sweethearts and Mavericks are selected each spring and volunteer for the AHA throughout the year.

Loughridge says all three of his daughters, Laurie, Lisa and Amy, were Sweethearts. His grandsons Justin and Tyler were Mavericks. — JUDY LANGDON

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Painted Pony Ball The Painted Pony Ball on Oct. 21 celebrated its 10th anniversary in grand style with entertainment from country music superstars Little Big Town.

More than 1,000 guests filled the Cox Business Center in support of the Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis.

The gala’s originator, Suzanne Warren, returned as ball chairwoman. Proceeds — more than $2.5 million — will support the purchase of a pediatric MRI scanner for the Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis.

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1. Patron co-chairs Mike and Cathey Barkley. Mike chairs the Chldren’s Hospital Foundation at Saint Francis.

2. Joe Mathis and Todd Wade of RumbleDrum handled the decor with the help of creative consultant Phil Long.

3. A pink pony decal made an impression on arriving guests.

4. Little Big Town performed some of their biggest hits.

5. Patrons Vince and Mary Westbrook, event committee member, and patrons Pat and Mike Case, Saint Francis Health System board member 6. Clear dining chairs brought pink details to the forefront.

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1. Kripalaya Dance Academy performed “Reconciliation Through Dance.”

2. John W. Franklin was honored with the 2017 Hope Award, presented by Jean M. Neal and Sheryl Lovelady.

3. Distinguished members of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity 4. JHFC board member Russ Newman gave the closing remarks.

5. Keynote speaker Dawnn Lewis and Mayor G.T. Bynum

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Envision the Future Tulsa Luncheon NewView Oklahoma hosted its third annual Envision the Future Tulsa luncheon Oct. 25 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. The event raised $87,000 for NewView, the only private in-state provider of comprehensive services for people with significant vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, surgery or medication.

Trey Lewis spoke at the luncheon about his personal experience using NewView Oklahoma’s programs and services since he was 10 years old. At age 3, Lewis was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that has significantly affected his vision.

1. Patrons find their nametags at the luncheon. Nearly 300 people attended.

2. Trey Lewis, a client of NewView Oklahoma 3. Honorary co-chairs Sarah Hansel and Sarah Miller of Hall Estill 4. Patrons Wennette and Julius Pegues and John Nicks

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Approximately 300 guests experienced the bold sights, sounds and tastes of Champagne and Chocolate on Nov. 18 at Living Arts of Tulsa.

A wearable art show and sweets from Glacier Confection were highlights of what is Living Arts’ only major annual fundraiser. Food and beverages were provided by Heirloom Rustic Ales, K and J Liquor, Cabin Boys Brewery, Antoinette Baking Co., Bramble Breakfast and Bar/Tallgrass Tulsa, The Reserve at Grogg’s Green Barn, Bread and Butter Kitchen and Bakery, and Cherry Street Kitchen.

Matthew Magerkurth, Calliope Youth Circus, Vashonda Sherra, Tony B and Phetote Mshairi entertained patrons.

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Burt Holmes BUSINESSMAN, COMMUNITY SUPPORTER AND ARTS ADVOCATE

BY GAIL BANZET-ELLIS

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urt Holmes might be best known for QuikTrip Corp., the convenience/gasoline retailer that he established 60 years ago with friend and fellow Tulsan, the late Chester Cadieux. But he is much more. The direct but sincere approach Holmes takes toward business and life has made him the man he is today.

A mentor, businessman, art collector, father of five and grandfather of nine, he lives life one day at a time fueled by his passions and a dedicated work ethic.

Holmes is a third-generation Tulsan, whose father, Dan Holmes, owned Dan P. Holmes and Associates insurance company. Burt joined the family business right out of college, but at the age of 31, started his own insurance company, which would become the Holmes Organisation. At age 65, he left the business, but continued to operate Leaders Life Insurance Co. until he sold it in October 2016.

WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY? WHY? I went to the University of Tulsa and got a marketing degree in 1954. I grew up in the Tulsa public school system and went to Eliot, Wilson and Rogers. Then I came to TU on a basketball scholarship in the fall of 1950. I thought I was going to be a great athlete, but I found out after the first year that all I lacked being able to play Division I level was talent. I got as far as I could get with hard work.

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WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR MOST DEFINING MOMENTS? I seldom think of defining moments. I think there were several that helped me understand things.

One was figuring out that I could not be an athlete so I needed to do something else. Then I got married a year later — that was a defining moment.

I think a defining moment as it has worked out is when I ran into Chester Cadieux in downtown Tulsa and told him about my idea for QuikTrip.

DID YOU KNOW CHESTER BEFORE THE QUIKTRIP VENTURE? Yes, I knew him in the seventh grade at Wilson Junior High School.

WHAT AGE DO YOU FEEL RIGHT NOW AND WHY? Well, I’m 86 right now. Aging is a process that goes very slow for most people, and it has gone very slow for me. Other people say it goes very fast, but I’ve aged very slowly, and this is truly the first year that I’ve felt the effects of aging. People say, oh, you’re very vigorous at 86. Yes, but not as vigorous as I was at 76, 66 or 56. The difference is your energy level.

My energy level has gone down at a very slow rate.

HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU? I would say probably most of them agree that I’m straightforward. I tend not to dance around issues. My way of doing things — some people like it and some people do not like it.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Oh, probably many people would be surprised to know that I collect art. I have a full-size dromedary camel sculpted in wood for which I built a room onto my house.

DO YOU TAKE ANY ANNUAL ART TRIPS OR EXPLORATIONS? Mary Lee Townsend (his partner of 21 years) and I go to Maastricht in Holland every year for the biggest arts and antiques fair in the world. Under one roof, there’s $3 billion worth of art, antiques, silver and jewelry for sale. It’s the biggest show on Earth, and we’ve gone for 12 years.

IF YOU COULD WITNESS ANY EVENT OF THE PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I would like to witness the event of our president stepping down and not being president anymore.

WHAT WAS A “WORST TIME” AND HOW DID YOU PULL THROUGH IT? I had a period of time back in the ’80s when I had a mountain of debt and I got a divorce. At the same time, I was speculating on a lot of land, we had a depression in Oklahoma and I could not pay what I owed. That depression also caused people not to be able to pay my insurance agency the money they owed me, so three things happened simultaneously over a two- or three-year period. It was a very difficult time in my life.

SO WHAT BROUGHT YOU THROUGH THAT? I convinced the people to whom I owed money that if they would just leave me alone my insurance agency business and another business I had would be able to take care of them over a period of time, and it did. I was very fortunate that it worked that way,

“I do not consider the things I’ve done and am doing as giving back. I consider those things as just doing what’s right and what is of interest to me.”

but it took 14 years to work through the problems that were created in that two- or three-year period.

WHAT KEEPS YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT? Nothing. Regardless of how bad things are, I do not lose any sleep.

I do not worry about things that I cannot do anything about. That has helped me through a lot of things.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE SUCCESS? I don’t get into measurements or superlatives. I just get up every day and do what I do on a regular basis.

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TU MEMORY? I’ve had several.

When I was chairman of the board, the original campus plan was put in place, which has been executed over a period of time mostly intact. It has changed the university. Also, when I was chairman of the board, we hired Tubby Smith (men’s basketball coach) and Vince Westbrook (men’s tennis coach), and both of those choices were very good for the university. Those things have been important to me. And, of course, starting QuikTrip has become very important to me.

THAT VERY FIRST QT LOCATION — DID IT FEEL LIKE A SPECIAL MOMENT WHEN IT OPENED? No. Chester thought we would have three stores, and I thought we’d have 10. But then we began to evolve and grow organically. It has become a very, very large important company to the city of Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma. QuikTrip now has more than

770 stores and 22,000 employees around the country.

IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU’RE PRETTY HAPPY WITH TULSA’S PROGRESSION AND WHERE IT IS NOW. Absolutely. It has been tremendous over the past 10 years. It has had its ups and downs from the day Tulsa started here. The ups and downs have been tied to a variety of things, but the past 10 years has just been wonderful for this town, and it’s a much better place to live in now than it was before.

WHAT HAVE BEEN THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGES YOU’VE EXPERIENCED IN TULSA? The Gathering Place is immense. It is a huge, significant change, and I’m so happy that George (Kaiser) has been here with us, or we would not have it. It will help change this city and make it an even better place to live.

DO YOU EVER ATTEND THE FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL DOWNTOWN, AND DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE GALLERY? Almost every time. I’m involved in 108 Contemporary, and that is a favorite gallery of mine in the Tulsa Arts District.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR TITLE BESIDES YOUR QUIKTRIP IDENTITY AND OTHER ROLES YOU’VE HAD IN ORGANIZATIONS? I hate the word “retired.” I do not consider myself retired because I still do a lot of different things. I don’t think I need a title. Titles don’t mean a great deal to me. I’m involved at the Tulsa Botanic Garden and the University of Tulsa, which are primary interests of mine at this time. I’ve been involved peripherally in a bunch of things through the years. I do not consider the things I’ve done and am doing as giving back. I consider those things as just doing what’s right and what is of interest to me.

WAS THE CONCEPT OF QUIKTRIP BASED ON A DREAM OF YOURS? No. My wife and I went to Dallas two years after I graduated from the University of Tulsa to go to a football game, and I saw the 7-Elevens down there and I got to thinking, we don’t have those in Tulsa. It was about that simple.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU HAVE FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS? Let me just say this: Any young entrepreneur should not quit their day job. The difference between an entrepreneur and a normal human being is an entrepreneur does things; normal human beings sit around and talk about doing things. That is the big difference. There are more people that talk about it than do it. I’m helping some young guys right now, and my first piece of advice to them is, “Don’t quit your day job until we get this further down the line so we know you’ll have a chance at winning.”

DO YOU DO A LOT OF BUSINESS MENTORING? I’m doing a lot of that with a lot of young people and have been for many, many years. I enjoy doing that.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU STOP BY A QUIKTRIP IN YOUR DAILY ROUTINE? Oh, just as needed. These days, when I go to QuikTrip, I’m a spectator. I like their hot dogs. TP TulsaPeople.com

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Quality Workmanship, Honest and Fair Pricing Since 1986

Shawn Uzzel

As a second generation roofer, Shawn Uzzel started C&S Roofing in 1986 with the simple desire to provide quality roofing services at a fair price.

“We have the capability of meeting the needs of customers whether the need is for roof repair or a new roof for a single family home to commercial and industrial buildings,” said Uzzel. “Our commitment is to quality workmanship and pricing that is honest and fair.”

C&S offers a full range of roofing services including: residential re-roofing of all types, roofing on newly constructed homes and buildings, guttering, siding, remodeling, roof maintenance and warranty services. The company installs all types of roofing materials, and

is fully licensed and insured for liability and worker’s compensation. Each re-roofing or new roof job is guaranteed for five years from defects in workmanship.

“We take pride in doing the little things that mean much to our customers, such as protecting landscape and shrubbery from roofing debris and cleaning-up our worksite each day,” said Uzzel. “We are about being a good company and that means doing the little things right as well as the big things.”

In addition to Tulsa, the company has an office in Edmond to serve the Oklahoma City metro.

“These guys are amazing,”said Mike, a recent customer. “I have lived in Oklahoma all

my life and have had several roofs replaced.

C&S Roofing did the best work by far. Shawn Uzzel’s company did fast work, was easy to reach, and kept its word. The workmanship was fantastic.”

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JUMBO GUMBO GATHERING

SHRIMP AND GRITS

One Tulsa couple’s culinary tradition becomes a much-anticipated Mardi Gras celebration.

BY NATALIE MIKLES | PHOTOS BY VALERIE GRANT

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GRAHAM, FRAN, SHANE AND RUBY BEVEL

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ith a click-click-click of the stove on Wednesday night, Shane Bevel begins making chicken stock. The stock is the first step of his legendary gumbo served at his even more legendary Mardi Gras party. The Bevels’ stove stays on for four days — until Saturday night, when the last baby has been discovered in the king cake and the boudin is long gone.

Shane and Fran Bevel have hosted their party the weekend before Mardi Gras since 2009. The first year, it started small, with 25 invitations to a Mardi Gras jazz brunch. Last year, upwards of 125 people signed the guestbook and helped themselves to 15 gallons of gumbo.

Fran, a grant writer, grew up in Monroe, Louisiana, where Mardi Gras parties were multigenerational affairs with lots of people and even more food. And that’s just what her party has become, particularly since the Bevels have had their own children, Graham and Ruby.

“I tell people, ‘Bring your kids! Nobody’s getting naked. It’s a Mardi Gras party, not a Bourbon Street party,’” says Shane, a commerical and editorial photographer.

True, 125 people is a lot to fit into the Bevels’ 1,200-square-foot midtown home. Many bundle up and gather in the backyard by the firepit, which is a good place to be when Shane pulls the stuffed chickens off the grill.

Friends and family are comfortably crowded, sometimes turning sideways to shimmy toward the chafing dishes of shrimp and grits or to say hi to an old friend. The crowd has only once posed any problem: A couple of years ago the party was interrupted for a moment by a loud boom, the result of a broken floor joist. But Shane brushed it off, deciding it made a good story and added to the folklore of the party.

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ABOUT 125 PEOPLE HELPED THE BEVELS CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS LAST YEAR.

“I love feeding people and love cooking for people. We love having people at our house,” he says.

But secretly, Shane says, the party is a giant social experiment with a slightly curated guest list.

“We have a pretty diverse group of friends,” he says. “From people who live out in the country who I bird hunt with to people with the opera. I like to make all those people eat gumbo together, and then I sit back and watch. It’s really fun for me on that level.”

Many have been coming to the Bevels’ party for years, and for them there’s a comfortable familiarity about it all. It starts with signing the guest book on the porch and grabbing some purple, gold and green beads. Inside, the air is filled with the smell of gumbo and the sounds of Zydeco music, punctuated by belly laughs and squeals from kids.

PARTY PREP

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In the first few years of the party, Shane and Fran had many things, including the boudin sausages and king cakes, shipped from Louisiana for the party. But over the years, they’ve found good local sources. They buy a lot of meat from Hebert’s and Siegi’s, both places Shane recommends for authentic Louisiana food. And last year, they ordered their king cakes from Lassalle’s, a favorite Tulsa spot for classic New Orleans-style food.

Shane’s gumbo is the main culinary attraction at the party. And it’s a process to make. First, he cooks a half-dozen whole chickens in his giant stock pot.

To the pot, he adds spices and the Cajun trinity of onion, celery and bell peppers. The cooked chicken is reserved, and the liquid becomes stock. Shane keeps the fire on, but turns it way down.

He has learned to lock his dogs out of the kitchen — imagine that tempting smell for days on end — and to move everything away from the burners to prevent any safety issues.

The next day, he adds the vegetables, including “tons” of okra. Another thing he makes tons of is roux, which is added with the vegetables. “You have to turn your cell phone off and pay attention when you’re cooking roux,” Shane says. Back to the heat it goes for another 24 hours.

On Friday night, the chicken is added to the pot, and the okra seeds and some fat are skimmed out.

On Saturday, it’s time for the sausage and another long simmer to meld all those flavors.

“We put pounds and pounds of okra in, but you won’t find any okra in my gumbo. It cooks so long that it’s not a chunky stock,” Shane says.

Along with the gumbo, people go crazy for the red beans and rice and shrimp and grits.

“We serve them early, and they don’t last long,” Shane says. “When they’re gone, they’re gone.”

Other hot commodities are the whole, boneless stuffed chickens Shane grills during the party.

Shane and Fran buy them at Hebert’s in different flavors, including étouffee, cornbread dressing and alligator sausage dressing. Shane grills these 8-10 chickens, and party veterans know to follow his trail when they’re taken off the fire. If you don’t follow him and grab a bite when they’re cut, you’ll miss them.

SHANE BEVEL GRILLS STUFFED CHICKENS AT HIS 2017 MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION.

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TIME SPENT MAKING ROUX: ROUGHLY THREE EPISODES OF “THE SIMPSONS” (OR ONE TO ONEAND-A-HALF HOURS)

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“We have a pretty diverse group of friends.

From people who live out in the country who I bird hunt with to people with the opera. I like to make all those people eat gumbo together, and then I sit back and watch. It’s really fun for me on that level.”

— Shane Bevel

TIME AND EFFORT

Shane and Fran use a few recipes as guides, but then add their own styles to their cooking.

Shane’s gumbo base is a recipe from a friend, a food writer in Shreveport, Louisiana. Having that as a guide especially helped in the first few years of the party. He still follows the basics of that recipe, but it has been transformed into his own.

“My base is hers, but it’s also everyone else’s — trinity, chicken, sausage, roux,” he says. “Cooking gumbo falls in the same category as cooking a good brisket or the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. It’s less about the recipe and more about how much time and effort and care are you going to take to serve this thing to a lot of people.”

Mike Hays is a friend of the Bevels and has been coming to the party off and on the past eight years. Hays is the past-president of the Kansas City Barbecue Society and a champion barbecue cook who knows a lot about cooking for a crowd.

“It’s really a hard thing to do when there’s no RSVP or 6 o’clock seating for dinner,” Hays says.

“But Shane manages it very well and has gotten better every year.”

Hays says he has met many friends over the years at the party. “It’s fun to sit down and talk to people who you’ve never met and maybe don’t have a common interest with,” he says. “But you can sit there and start a conversation. That reflects on the way that Shane and Fran are — they’ve never met a stranger.”

If there’s a downside to the party, it has to be the cleanup, and the worst job has to be the cold, sticky chore of cleaning the daiquiri machine on the back porch.

But such an inconvenience isn’t going to deter the Bevels. They’ll be doing it all again — same time, same place, next year. TP

ON THE MENU Fran’s shrimp and grits is one of the first dishes to go at the party. Rookies who show up late might just miss it. She has made changes to this recipe over the years and uses it as a guide rather than following it to a T. It makes enough for a crowd, though Fran doubles it for her party.

FRAN’S SHRIMP 20 slices bacon, diced 5 (8-ounce) containers fresh mushrooms, sliced 7 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled and cleaned 2 cups sliced green onions 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

5 (14 ½-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning 5 dashes garlic powder 1 ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper Salt, to taste Dash ground cayenne pepper or Tabasco

In a large skillet, cook bacon until done but not crisp; add mushrooms. Sauté mushrooms until just tender, adding a little oil or butter if needed. Add shrimp and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add green onions and parsley; continue cooking for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, Creole seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1-2 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and liquid has reduced and slightly thickened. Taste and add pepper, salt and cayenne to liking.

Serve with creamy, cheesy grits.

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First State Investment Advisors Firm Presents Large-Cap Stock Investment Strategy

Sid Shupack with Matthew Redmond, CFA

Sid Shupack made a choice when he opened First State Investment Advisors almost 50 years ago. He decided to exclusively focus the firm’s investment strategy for clients on the “Gold Chip Philosophy” which is based on the singular investment in large-cap stocks to create distinct advantages for the investor.

Today, as First State continues to adhere to the Gold Chip way, the firm’s clients continue to benefit from Shupack’s experience and his 47 year devotion to that proven investment strategy.

“A large-cap stock investment is defined as the stock of a company with a market capitalization of $10 billion or more,” said Shupack, founder and President of First State. “Capitalization is the company’s stock price times the number of shares. Large-cap, or big-cap, stocks have unique advantages, including stability in size and tenure, steady dividend payouts and clarity in valuations.”

Well-known large-cap stocks include Boeing, Caterpillar, Microsoft, Walt Disney, Coca-Cola, Exxon Mobil, Walmart, Johnson & Johnson and Proctor and Gamble.

One can invest in individual large cap companies by buying their stocks. One can also invest in many large-cap companies at the same time with mutual funds.

Shupack notes there are three compelling reasons to invest in large cap stocks. First, the companies are stable, and are often the top businesses in their industries. Second, during a downturn, they are typically a safer investment. Third, largecap stocks pay dividends that create another source of income for investors. Conventional wisdom suggests that dividends account for approximately half a stock’s total return.

Many large-cap companies are also blue chip stocks. In addition to paying dividends and being large industry leaders, blue chips have little debt, a long history of stable earnings and a diversified business.

“The greatest advantage to large-cap is the stability they can provide to a portfolio,” said Matt Redmond, CFA, First State’s recently elected Vice President. “Because large-cap companies are so well established, they are less likely to come across a circumstance that renders them insolvent or forces them to stop revenue-producing operations completely.”

Many large-cap stocks are public companies possess a track record of increasing profits, proven business models and significant competitive advantages.

First State Investment Advisors was found-

ed in 1971 to provide Tulsans with a personalized, value-oriented approach to portfolio management.

“Our firm has practiced ‘The Gold Chip Philosophy’ of investing since our beginning. We believe in investing primarily in high-quality, largecap stocks that can reduce the worry for clients in the chaotic, up-and-down financial environment,” added Redmond.

To be considered a “Gold Chip,” a company must exhibit long-term industry growth, market leadership, widespread recognition, outstanding management, investment grade credit, large capitalization and a dividend payout ratio of at least 20 percent.

“We follow a set of strict guidelines in order to build a formidable portfolio, using our proprietary analytic approach to understand how a company’s past and current performance may indicate their future potential,” said Shupack.

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W H AT’S COOK ING? The buzz on Tulsa’s tastiest products, restaurants and events

BY NATALIE MIKLES

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any of us will be glued to the winter Olympics this month in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Why not make it even more fun with Korean food? We like the Gogi Gui Korean Grill, 6380 E. 31st St. Call ahead for takeout, and then turn an average night into an Olympics watch party and Korean feast. Try the beef bulgogi, thin-sliced ribeye marinated in a sauce of sesame oil, scallions and pepper. The dish is garnished with toasted sesame seeds and served with Korean rice.

If you’re feeling up to the challenge, you can make your own beef bulgogi at home.

KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI Serves 4 to 6 ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 green onions, chopped cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon sesame oil ¼ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger teaspoon ground black pepper 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin steak, cut very thin 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste

In a bowl, combine yellow onion, green onions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger and black pepper until marinade is well mixed. Add steak slices to marinade, then cover and refrigerate.

It’s best to marinade for 24 hours, but if you’re in a hurry, just let it sit for an hour or two.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook and stir steak and marinade together in the hot skillet, adding honey to caramelize the steak, until steak is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with more green onions.

CHEERS!

LOVE POTION Champagne and sparkling wines are the confetti of beverages. The presence of these luxurious potions can elevate a mundane moment into a special one with the pop of a cork.

The rush of bubbles pouring into a glass can rev up a romantic moment, so they are a perfect addition to any Valentine’s Day rendezvous.

Ashley Price from Provisions Fine Beverage Purveyors recommends some beautiful bubbles that pack a playful punch no matter your budget. — ANGELA EVANS

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BILLECARTE — SALMON BRUT RESERVE CHAMPAGNE “Impressive ripe stone fruits on the nose with peaches, mangoes, melon and cherries. Really upbeat and attractive purity.” $55-$60.

CARACIOLI BRUT CUVEE “A Santa Lucia Highlands sparkling wine, the Brut Cuvee is composed of 60 percent Chardonnay and 40 percent Pinot Noir and offers a smooth, yeasty nose.” $52-$60.

BILLECARTE — SALMON BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE “Pale salmon pink in color, with a shade of gold. A nose of red fruits and fresh pear, and beautiful wild strawberry fruit flavors. Voted No. 1 restaurant Champagne in America.” $82-$92.

FIELD RECORDINGS BLANC DE FRANC “A sparkling rosé of Cabernet Franc, different than typical sparkling wines; the finished wine has a unique raw character.” $22-$25.

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Mabrey Bank Solutions for Life

Matt Hill, Lending Officer Rhonda Bailey, Private Banking Officer Scott Mabrey,President Becky Fields, Private Banking Officer John Pixley, Tulsa Metro President

Whether growing a local business, starting a family or just taking care of their hard-earned money, customers have trusted Mabrey Bank to provide financial security and individualized service since 1924. However, the Mabrey connection to the banking industry goes back even earlier.

“Our bank’s roots date back to 1906 when my great-grandfather, Carlisle Mabrey Sr., became a teller and assistant cashier for Citizens Bank in Okmulgee,” says Scott Mabrey, president of Mabrey Bank. “Through strong work ethic and unwavering integrity, he worked his way up until the bank’s board of directors named him chairman.”

It is this legacy that allows Mabrey Bank to understand the challenges faced by local businesses and entrepreneurs. The bank is

still owned by the Mabrey family, which truly makes it a local bank for local businesses.

Local businesses need a bank partner that not only understands the need for convenience (Mabrey Bank now has 14 locations) and forward-thinking banking products, but also understands Oklahoma’s local economy.

“Whether in a personal or business setting, we know the importance of having a banking partner who knows you by name,” says Scott Mabrey. “Our customers appreciate our personal service, and the feeling of family they experience every time they walk in the door or pick up the phone to give us a call.”

Mabrey also emphasizes that the bank is not in the business of pressuring customers into products and services. “We’re a bank that has grown through the same principals we value in

our customers: hard work, integrity and treating people with respect,” says Mabrey.

Mabrey Bank offers a wide range of services, from business and private banking to personal and mobile banking. What makes Mabrey Bank truly unique in today’s changing banking world is its ability to offer customers the best of both worlds: the friendly and flexible service of a family-owned and -operated bank, plus the financial offerings and technology of a large national bank.

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of friends, family and business partners. The distillery is located at 1724 E. Seventh St.) WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR OKLAHOMA DISTILLING CO.? Right next to the distillery, we’re opening Local Cider and Angry Bear Mead (a winery that does cider and mead, a beverage of fermented honey, water and yeast with herbs, spices or botanical flavors), which will have a tap room.

One wall is glass, so you can see into the distillery. Not too far from the distillery, on East Eighth Street and South Utica Avenue, we’re opening a place called Coffee Coffee.

We will be serving up unpretentiously good coffee. We’ll also have Israeli-style falafel and shawarma, as well as french fries and fried Brussels sprouts.

TELL US ABOUT INDIAN GRASS OKLAHOMA VODKA. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT? Indian Grass is our first spirit. I wanted it to be distinctly Oklahoman. Indian grass is our state’s grass. The vodka starts from a six-times distilled, 95-percent alcohol base. It is then 10-times charcoal filtered to remove any impurities and create the ultimate smoothness. It is cut to 40 percent alcohol with Oklahoma Ice Age water, water sourced from the Great Salt Plains in western Oklahoma. This water makes Indian Grass uniquely crisp. Before sealing with a cork, a hand-picked blade of Oklahoma Prairie Grass is placed in the bottle. Each bottle is signed and marked with a batch tag to commemorate the extreme care taken in making Indian Grass.

WHERE CAN PEOPLE FIND YOUR PRODUCT? Nearly all wine and spirit shops in the greater Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas are carrying it. We’re now working with a team focusing on restaurants and bars, but if you’re in downtown Tulsa, many places already have it. So, keep an eye out.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN TULSA? Valkyrie and the new local breweries near the distillery (Cabin Boys and Heirloom Rustic Ales).

HUNTER STONE GAMBILL started Oklahoma Distilling Co. less than a year ago. In that time, his spirits have made it into more than 100 liquor stores and bars across Oklahoma. We caught up with Gambill to find out more.

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO START YOUR OWN DISTILLERY? As young as I can remember, I loved food and drink. At 14, I got a job at a local Italian place, and instead of spending all day at high school, I enrolled half-days in a culinary arts program. For undergrad studies, I went 40

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to Oklahoma State for hotel-restaurant administration and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas for culinary arts. I ended up being a food and beverage manager of three casinos in Nevada when I was 21.

Quickly after turning 22, I got married and we moved to Oregon, where I went to Oregon State for grad school. While there, I learned to distill, make wine and brew beer. When I finished grad school I wanted to start a distillery. But being 23 and broke makes starting a business hard.

(Gambill, now 31, opened Oklahoma Distilling Co. this past June with the help

WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO DRINK? An Old Fashioned or a glass of Rioja — probably the best wine for the price.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FOOD/DRINK PAIRING? When watching Steven Adams and the Thunder, it’s pizza with a Boilermaker. (That’s beer and a shot of whiskey, for the uninitiated).

DO YOU HAVE A HANGOVER CURE? Remember what happened the last time you started downing shots of the well spirits that were on special.

Archer Building HITS THE MARK WITH FOODIE FINDS Along with artist studios and apartments, Guitar House of Tulsa, MADE and other shops, several food-related businesses and restaurants have opened in downtown’s newly renovated Archer Building.

Lone Wolf added a second brick-and-mortar storefront to its lineup, unleashing a permanent downtown presence with its banh mi, fried rice and other delectables. It also added softserve ice cream to its downtown menu. Right now, flavors rotate weekly. We have tried the peppermint mocha and toasted marshmallow.

The Goods Bodega is a small specialty food and grocery store that also serves grilled cheese sandwiches and paninis. The menu changes frequently, as it is inspired by seasonal products and demand.

Press, a minimalist coffee shop and hot yoga studio, and Magic City Books, Tulsa’s newest bookstore and coffee shop, have already opened in the building renovated by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. This month, expect Glacier Confection to open its second downtown location there — just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Archer Building is located along East Archer Street between MLK Jr. Boulevard and North Detroit Avenue. TP

EVERYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Mother and son, Dixie and Ken Busby, wanted to participate together in the Legacy Tulsa program to map out a plan that would take care of them and also provide for charities that were close to their hearts! Ken saw the importance of legacy giving and what it could do to help those who were making the gifts, as well as the charities who would be the ultimate beneficiaries.

For my mom, this has really given her peace of mind, knowing that she is taken care of no matter what happens. And for me, I have my estate plan done, which allows me to enjoy life knowing that at the appropriate time my legacy will continue through charitable giving -- positively impacting cultural organizations for which I have a true passion, said Ken Busby.

Our community is showing extraordinary generosity by leaving legacy gifts to charities through planned giving. “To our community I would say, every one can make a difference,� added Dixie.

Legacy Tulsa is designed to inspire people like you to make a charitable gift that helps care for you, your family and the organizations you passionately support.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LEGACY GIVING AT LEGACYTULSA.ORG

How they met their match The day-to-day of being married isn’t always filled to the brim with romance and rainbows. Woven within every couple’s origin story is not only the “how,” but also the “why.”

Five couples took a moment from their busy lives to talk about how they met and what they love about each other.

Five Tulsa couples share the ins and outs of dating, matrimony and raising kids

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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HIM? He’s usually always positive and typically not stressed. And he’s a wonderful dad to Brooks.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HER? I know that I can come to her with any issue. The thing I struggled with the most, which is the thing I appreciate the most, is her letting me know the truth. When she starts the conversation with, “Can I tell you something?” I know knowledge is about to be dropped.

JILL CROKA AND ADAM MURPHY

Creatively coupled Almost like an online dating commercial, Jill Croka’s first date through EHarmony turned out to be her last.

That’s because she met Adam Murphy.

After talking online, they decided to meet for happy hour. “I was already there waiting,” Adam says. “You know the way you remember it in your head is probably different than it actually happened. But when she walked in, the light shined behind her, the wind was blowing through her hair, and music started playing.”

Over cocktails, they covered everything, from politics to art. The fateful meeting would lead to many more dates and memories. Two years later, it led to a run-in with a grizzly bear.

The couple decided to celebrate their second year of dating with an epic camping trip outside Aspen, Colorado.

“I had done a lot of hiking and backpacking where there are grizzlies, so I knew a lot about bear protocol,” Jill says. “Adam was used to the ‘hippie bears’ in California and wasn’t taking the ‘real bears’ seriously. I was sending PDFs on bear protocol, and he was kind of blowing me off.”

Adam acquiesced and stocked a bear bag with a marine horn and heavy-duty pepper spray. They spent a long first day hiking and decided to set up camp overlooking a beautiful pass. Exhausted, they crawled into their tent and quickly passed out. Until...

“I was awakened by huge feet stomping and the loudest exhale I’ve ever heard,” Jill says. “I elbowed Adam and mouthed the words, ‘There’s a bear.’ Adam banged metal Nalgene bottles together, blared the marine horn and kept yelling, ‘Go bear, go!’”

After circling the tent for a few minutes, the bear finally trotted away. “So, what she’s trying to say is, I saved our lives,” Adam laughs.

“And that was our last camping trip,” Jill adds. “But we survived, and it’s funny because it was our first time to hike and camp together.”

About a year later, they decided to take on a real challenge: marriage and starting a family.

Their son, Brooks, was born in September 2012. “I think ever since we got married and we had Brooks, everything has kicked into high gear for us, both professionally and personally,” says Adam, a photographer with his own studio, Studio 75.

“Being a working mom has been harder than I thought it would be,” says Jill, an interior design who owns her own showroom, Jill Croka Designs. “It’s nice to have a partner that understands both and doesn’t expect me to pull it all off.”

“Even though she does,” Adam adds.

The couple still believes travel is an important way for them to stay connected. But, these days, those adventures end within the safety of four walls, and not a tent.

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SEANA AND ERIC FLOSSIC

Animal attraction Prior to landing a job at the Tulsa Zoo with its new African penguin exhibit in 2002, Seana Davidson had finished an internship in Hawaii and spent time at the New England Aquarium as a volunteer and temporary penguin keeper.

Eric Flossic, still relatively new in his position as a rhino and hoofstock keeper at the Tulsa Zoo, was originally from Massachusetts. This East Coast connection led to a vibrant conversation in the break room.

“So, Eric realizes I’m from Connecticut and says something like, ‘Oh, you must be a Red Sox fan.’ My immediate response was, ‘Oh, dear God, what? No way! I grew up a Yankees fan!’” This friendly rivalry and affinity for sports sparked a friendship that would slowly turn into something more.

After about four years of dating, Eric decided to propose with the help from the song “Grow Old with You” — they are big fans of the movie “The Wedding Singer.”

They celebrated with coworkers and friends at a Halloween party right after the proposal. They would later dance to the song at their wedding.

The two have always been travel buddies, and their first big trip was a surprise orchestrated by Eric. “He wrapped a picture frame with a map of Hawaii in it, plotting with little dots all the places we would be seeing,” Seana says.

They have traveled all over the country for sporting events and have been to Africa twice — once for their honeymoon, and once for work (Eric with giraffes and Seana with penguins).

Fast-forward to the present, and the couple are now parents to two children, 8-year-old Peyton and 5-year-old Reed. For sports fans, those names may sound familiar.

“Since we love sports, we made a bet that if the Colts reached the Super Bowl the year our daughter was born, she would be named Peyton,” says Eric, a huge Colts fan.

Their son was named for Ed Reed, a Miami Hurricane who played the Super Bowl that same year. Seana is a University of Miami graduate.

Aside from sports, they are both fans of the animals in their care at the zoo. And they both understand the less attractive side effects of working closely with animals.

“We’ll be eating dinner still in zoo clothes, and not just anyone would be OK with that,” Eric says.

“You can come home reeking of who knows what, and it doesn’t matter,” Seana says. “My car stinks like fish, his car stinks like a dusty barn. But, that’s just to be expected.”

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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HIM? Then, it was the shared interests. (Except for baseball — I can always root against the Red Sox, though!) Even now, I think he’s still very handsome and such a fabulous dad.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HER? Then, I was really attracted to the passion she had for her field, and how she was so dedicated. Now, seeing how great she is with the kids adds a new level of attraction.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HIM? I can be as silly or serious as I want, and I don’t feel criticized or forced to be anyone but myself. I like how he’s supportive. I like to get involved and take up causes, and he’s always in my corner. I look up to him for how he is with our son and am proud of him with teaching and how he connects with his students.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HER? I have many memories of moments when Andrew has been in full-throttle toddler mode, and I see her take these deep breaths. I can tell she is calming herself, and I find that really sexy. Seeing the strength of her character and spirit, and just seeing her take that breath is cool to me.

ASHLEY AND MICHAEL PHILIPPSEN

An everlasting dance The first time Ashley D. Harris laid eyes on Michael Philippsen was in 2006 on a bus in Georgetown, where the two were part of an internship program through the Fund for American Studies, the Institute for Philanthropy and Volunteer Service.

“I noticed him reading his Bible, which was unheard of for anyone I’d encountered in my age group that summer,” Ashley says. As she was taking note of him, Michael had already seen Ashley well before they got on that bus.

“I remember a few weeks before the program started, I was looking through the directory, and her photo was the one I was most drawn to,” Michael says. “I would’ve never guessed that she would eventually be my wife.”

After the summer internship, they returned to their respective undergraduate institutions — Ashley to the University of Oklahoma, and Michael to Indiana University. Ashley moved to Houston through Teach for America in 2007, and TFA brought Michael to Tulsa in 2009. They spoke off and on, but they had each gone on to separate lives and careers.

“He came back on my radar in the fall of 2011,” Ashley remembers. She sent him a selfie from the OU vs.

Texas game, a modern exchange that sparked an oldfashioned one: the pair began exchanging hand-written letters. She was touched by his thoughtfulness and attention to the little things, and soon she decided to “visit a track teammate” in Tulsa — a flimsy excuse, as she really just wanted to see Michael.

“It was my third year as a teacher in the classroom, and she came in while we were doing a lab,” Michael says. “I was so nervous. I hadn’t seen her in years.”

Luckily, Michael quashed his nervousness enough to ask Ashley to be his girlfriend. The only problem? They still lived in different cities. “After going back and forth on who would move where so we could date in the same city, I was hired to work for Teach For America in Tulsa,” Ashley says. After five years of living in different states, Michael and Ashley were now living two blocks from each other in downtown lofts.

From there, the romance progressed. If a perfect song came on the radio, Michael would often pull the car over, and the two would turn a parking lot into a private dance floor.

They hung out with friends, and downtown Tulsa was their playground.

In March 2013, Michael knew it was time to take it to the next level. First, he drove four hours after work to Texarkana, Texas, Ashley’s hometown, just so he could ask Ashley’s father for her hand in marriage. With her father’s blessing, Michael then planned the perfect proposal. He took Ashely to Silver Falls, Oregon, where her favorite movie, “Twilight,” was shot.

He proposed, and they slow danced behind a waterfall.

Now, Ashley is the executive director at Met Cares Foundation, and Michael is assistant principal at Carver Middle School. They were married in October 2013 and welcomed a son, Andrew Lawrence, in 2015. Parenting has presented new joys and challenges, but Ashley and Michael have only grown fonder of one another. And even though there are fewer impromptu parking lot slow dances, the couple can still be found having a dance party at home with their son.

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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HIM? He has all the best parts that I am missing in myself. He can see farther into in the future, for work, for the kids. I’m a very emotional person and maybe more open than him in certain ways.

But he’s more rational. He can stop for a second and think.

DANIELA BUSON AND MARCELLO ANGELINI

Principals of love Two young ballet dancers arrived at the Maggio Danza in Florence, Italy, in 1979. Both 17 years old, they were the youngest dancers in the company.

“That’s when we first met. We started fighting from day one,” Marcello Angelini says. “And we haven’t stopped yet, have we?” he asks Daniela Buson, with a wink.

The “fights” were innocent enough. Marcello was a dashing young dancer with many girlfriends who enjoyed life; Daniela, a focused dancer who was taking her career seriously. “All the girls paid attention to him, and I was so focused on my work,” Daniela says. “I wanted to become a ballerina and had no time for romance.”

After about eight months, Marcello asked Daniela out for lunch. She agreed, but only because she assumed he would forget about their date, since he was focused on his other girlfriends. “I thought, ‘I will just tell him yes to get him away and out of my face, and I will be in peace,’” Daniela says. “But he did not forget.”

For nearly four decades since, the two have been inseparable. They continued to train and build their careers all over the world. Although rare in the profession, Marcello and Daniela have worked together as principal dancers in numerous productions and companies.

In the studio, Daniela was the task master, but both were perfectionists. “In all the companies we worked with, there was only one other couple that danced together,” Marcello says. “You need to have the chemistry for stage, and you have to grow your careers at the same pace, have the same amount of talent and versatility, same physicality. Most of the time, one will stop to go in a different direction.”

The couple married in 1988. In 1995, Marcello accepted the position as artistic director for the Tulsa Ballet, and in 1998, the couple welcomed twin sons, Alessandro and Valentino. For the past several years, Daniela has served as assistant artistic director of Tulsa Ballet, and her role has grown every more vital as the company has grown. After all this time, Marcello and Daniela are just as passionate about each other and ballet as they were in 1979.

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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HER? I admire what she has been able to do with her career, as a mother, and her position with the company.

I get so involved with technicalities; it’s good every now and then that someone shakes you and says, “Don’t forget to feel!” In the end, it’s what we do; dance is about feeling.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HIM? I love his compassion for family, and his immediate, undisputed love for me that has not changed.

I think it has continued to intensify as the Lord has provided us more years to mature and grow together in the Word of God.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HER? She’s always right. (Cue laughter from Pam.) But seriously, she’s always seeing the bright side. Pam has such a great way of communicating to me to change my perspective on things. There are tough moments in my career, and her support and who she is spiritually has really been beneficial to my success.

PAM AND FRANK HAITH

Courting love It was the summer of 1985, and Frank Haith was home for the summer after finishing his freshman year at Elon University in North Carolina. His friend wanted to set him up with a young lady named Pam Brown, but he wanted to meet her on his own terms.

Pam was working the drive-thru at Hardee’s in Mebane, North Carolina, on summer break from Winston-Salem State University. Dusted with flour from the biscuits she made that morning, she was told someone at the front register needed to see her. There was Frank. He’d ordered some small fries and a small orange drink. He introduced himself, and said a mutual friend thought they should meet.

As horns in the drive-thru blew, Pam hurriedly gave him her phone number and got back to work. Later that night, he called her. The two talked until they fell asleep with the receivers to their ears.

After a year of long-distance dating, Pam transferred to Elon University to be closer to Frank. After graduation, he accepted a job as a basketball coach at Western Middle School in Elon, North Carolina. He was also attending graduate school at Wake Forest University and living on campus in the athletic dorms as a grad assistant. Frank had decided already to propose to Pam, but the way he asked was decidedly unplanned.

“I had some papers I had to do, and I needed a big one typed,” Frank says. “As a GA, I was worn out, up all night, checking on the guys staying in the dorm. Pam helped me out a lot.”

“This one night, he needed a 25-page paper typed,” Pam says. “And much of what he had written didn’t make any sense. He’s on the couch in the back office sleeping.

It’s, like, 3 a.m.”

“I felt bad. What a champ, right?” Frank laughs. “So I walked in and said, ‘Look, do you want to get married or what?’ Lucky for me, she said yes.”

They were married in the summer of 1990, then moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, the next day. Over their 33 years, they’ve moved almost a dozen times.

From Missouri to Miami, and now to Tulsa, where Frank is the head coach for the University of Tulsa Men’s Basketball, the couple, along with their 24-year-old son, Corey, and 14-year-old daughter, Brianna, have followed Frank’s career across the country.

“I had to be gone so much for my job, and Pam has done an unbelievable job,” Frank says. “I didn’t want Pam to work, but she always worked as a homemaker while taking care of our family. I really owe everything I’ve accomplished to Pam.” TP TulsaPeople.com

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2018 PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE Whether you are a new or seasoned parent, choosing your child’s school can feel like climbing a mountain. Tuition, uniforms, financial aid — there’s a multitude of aspects to consider. In this year’s guide, we’ve assembled the information you need to help you choose your child’s private school. For more specific information, contact the school or visit its website.

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SCHOOL

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 299 S. Ninth St., Broken Arrow 918-251-3000 allsaintsba.com

YEAR FOUNDED

1957

GRADE LEVELS

Pre-K-8th

UNIFORMS

Yes

FINANCIAL AID

Yes

STUDENTTEACHER RATIO

TUITION (ANNUAL, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

SCHOOL OF THOUGHT OR AFFILIATION

ENROLLMENT

BEFOREAND AFTERSCHOOL CARE

REGISTRATION/TESTING DATES

17-1

1 student: $4,722 (Catholic parishioner) or $5,391 (nonparishioner); 2 students: $8,831 (Catholic parishioner) or $10,177 (non-parishioner); 3 students: $12,417 (Catholic parishioner) or $14,434 (non-parishioner); 4 students: $14,387 (Catholic parishioner) or $17,079 (non-parishioner)

Catholic

351

Yes

Registration: February; testing: summer

Christian

199

Yes

New students can apply in March; August enrollment deadline; admission stops when classes are full.

AUGUSTINE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 6310 E. 30th St. | 918-832-4600 acatulsa.org

1997

Pre-K-12th

Yes

Yes

12-1

$6,100, kinder-prep; $6,075, K5-5th; $4,650, 6th; $6,725, 7th-8th; $7,525, 9th-12th

BISHOP KELLEY HIGH SCHOOL 3905 S. Hudson Ave. 918-627-3390 bishopkelley.org

1960

9th-12th

Yes

Yes

12-1

$9,125, Catholics supporting a parish; $11,425, all others

Catholic, Lasallian

925

No

If accepted, enrollment contracts are due March 1.

CASCIA HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2520 S. Yorktown Ave. 918-746-2600 (Upper School); 918-746-2616 (Middle School) casciahall.com

1926

6th-12th

Yes

Yes

9-1

$14,900

Catholic, Augustinian

548

After-school study hall

Call 918-746-2604 for tour, testing and application information.

Montessori

90

Yes

Call 918-628-6524 to schedule a tour and receive an admission application.

CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY 3702 S. 90th E. Ave. 918-628-6524 montessorilearning.org

HAPPY HANDS EDUCATION CENTER 8801 S. Garnett Road, Broken Arrow 918-893-4800 happyhands.org

N/A

Preschool-8th

No

No

8-1

Ages 3-6: $505 per month, 5 half days; $505 per month, 3 full days; $605 per month, 5 full days.

Ages 6-12: $605 per month.

Ages 12-15: $645 per month.

1994

Ages infant to 6 for children who are deaf, hard of hearing or have communication disorders

No

Yes

4-1, infants; 5-1, all others

Sliding-scale

Christian

66

Yes

Ongoing

Episcopal

942

Yes

Feb. 10 and 17, March 10, April 7: Middle and upper school test dates

HOLLAND HALL 5666 E. 81st St. 918-481-1111 hollandhall.org

1922

Pre-K-12th

Yes

Yes

9-1

$7,030, pre-K 3 days; $9,980, pre-K 5 days; $12,200, jr. K; $14,500, K; $15,650, 1st-3rd; $17,550, 4th-5th; $18,300, 6th-8th; $19,800, 9th-12th

HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL 820 S. Boulder Ave. | 918-582-0422 holyfamilycathedralschool.com

1899

Preschool-8th

Yes

Yes

12-1

$4,120, Catholic; $5,150, non-Catholic.

Multiple child discounts.

Catholic

185

Yes

Registration begins in February, continues until classes are full.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 400 N. Aspen Ave., Broken Arrow 918-251-5422 | ilcanews.org

2001

Pre-K-12th

Yes

Yes

12-1

$6,322, K-8th; $7,300, 9th-12th

Lutheran

150

Yes

Registration: Feb. 1.

Testing by appointment.

KIDS IN MOTION ACADEMY 1700 N. Redbud Place, Broken Arrow 918-258-5437 | kidsinmotionacademy.com

2008

Age 2-3rd grade

Yes

Yes

8-1, preschool; 15-1, K-3rd

Available upon request.

Building faith, character and confidence

Varies

Yes

Registration: February

LINCOLN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1003 N. 129th E. Ave. | 918-234-8150 lincolnchristianschool.com

1997

Pre-K-12th

Yes

No

14-1, pre-K; 16-1, K-4; 20-1, 5th-12th

Available upon request.

Christian

944

Yes

Registration: Feb. 1

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SCHOOL

YEAR FOUNDED

GRADE LEVELS

UNIFORMS

FINANCIAL AID

STUDENTTEACHER RATIO

TUITION (ANNUAL, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

SCHOOL OF THOUGHT OR AFFILIATION

ENROLLMENT

BEFOREAND AFTERSCHOOL CARE

REGISTRATION/TESTING DATES

Catholic

500

Yes

Registration begins in February. School tours by appointment.

MARQUETTE SCHOOL 1519 S. Quincy Ave. 918-584-4631 marquetteschool.org

1918

Pre-K-8th

Yes

Yes

12-1, pre-K; 22-1, K-8th

Parishioner: $5,340, 1 child; $8,700, 2 children; $11,800, 3 children; $14,375, 4 or more children. Non-parishioner: $6,750 per child. Early Childhood Development Center rates vary.

METRO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 6363 S. Trenton Ave. | 918-745-9868 metroca.com

1983

P3-12th

Yes

Yes

12-1

$6,025-$9,875

Christian

1,000

After-school care

Open houses: 9 a.m., Feb. 28; 12:30 p.m., April 1

MINGO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 8304 S. 107th E. Ave. | 918-294-0404 mingovalley.org

1976

K4-12th

Yes

Yes

10-1

$6,410, K4-6th; $7,270, 7th-8th; $7,830, 9th-12th

Christian

280

Yes

Registration: Ongoing.

School tours by appointment.

MISS HELEN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL 4849 S. Mingo Road | 918-622-2327 misshelens.com

1954

Pre-K-5th

Yes

No

10-1, preschool; 15-1, K-5th

$8,500, pre-K; $8,400, kindergarten; $8,300, elementary

N/A

150

Yes

Ongoing

MIZEL JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL 2021 E. 71st St. | 918-494-0953 mizelschool.org

1975

Preschool-5th

Yes

No

8-1

$8,066

Jewish

41

After-care enrichment program

Ongoing

MONTE CASSINO SCHOOL 2206 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-742-3364 montecassino.org

1926

K-8th

Yes

Yes

15-1, elementary and middle; 10-1, ECLC

$10,600, K-8th; $6,000, 3-day early childhood; $9,200, 5-day early childhood

Catholic

810

After-school care

Open house tours every Wednesday. To RSVP, call Brooke Jones at 918-746-4238.

PEACE ACADEMY 4620 S. Irvington Ave. | 918-627-1040 peaceacademytulsa.org

1990

Pre-K-12th

Yes

Yes

15-1

$5,300, pre-K; $5,000, K-12th

Islamic

230

After-school care

Registration: May-August

PRIMROSE SCHOOL 10185 S. 85th E. Ave. | 918-364-0021 primroseschools.com/schools/south-tulsa

1982

Infants-K

No

No

4-1, infant-2; 8-1, age 2-3; 12-1, age 3-5

$280 per week

N/A

200 (capacity)

After-care offered

Ongoing

REGENT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF OKLAHOMA 8621 S. Memorial Drive | 918-663-1002 rpsok.org

2000

Pre-K-12th

Yes

Yes

13-1

$2,990-$3,940, 4-5-year-olds; $3,940, 5-6-year-olds; $8,190, 1st-6th; $8,780, 7th-8th; $9,980, 9th-12th

Christian

510

No

Registration: November.

Testing: January.

$2,430, preschool 2 days; $3,690, preschool 3 days; $5,490, preschool full time; $6,100, Kindergarten-5th; $6,520, 6th-8th; $6,980, 9th-12th

Christian

1024

Yes

Registration begins Dec. 1. Preschool applicants will complete a 30-minute developmental screening.

Applicants for K-12th grade will complete an academic screening.

REJOICE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 10701 N. 129th E. Ave., Owasso, 918-272-7235 (preschool/elementary); 13407 E. 106th St. N., Owasso, 918-516-0050 (middle and high schools) rejoiceschool.com

1992

Preschool-12th

No

Yes

14-1 (average class size of 16 students)

RIVERFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2433 W. 61st St. | 918-446-3553 riverfield.org

1984

Infants-12th

No

Yes

4-1 to 15-1 based on age

$515-$12,745, infants-5-year-olds; $1,245-$12,885 K-3rd; $1,310$13,105, 4th-5th; $1,365-$13,120, 6th-8th; $1,540-$13,120, 9th-12th

Nonsectarian

640

Yes

K-12th registration: SeptemberFebruary. Preschool registration ongoing. Enrollment for the upcoming school year is typically offered by mid-May.

Catholic

124

Yes

Ongoing

SAINT CATHERINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2515 W. 46th St. 918-446-9756 saintcatherineschool.org

1927

Pre-K-8th

Yes

Yes

8-1

Practicing Catholic: $4,270, 1 child; $7,169, 2 children; $9,807, 3 children; $13,154, 4 or more children. Non-practicing/non-Catholic: $5,282, 1 child; $9,790, 2 children; $14,348, 3 children; $19,228, 4 or more children

SAINT PIUS X SCHOOL 1717 S. 75th E. Ave. 918-627-5367 spxtulsa.org

1957

Pre-K-8th

Yes

Yes

19-1

$5,590, pre-K (1 child/full time); $4,872, K-8th (1 child). Discounts for additional children.

Catholic

390

Yes

Feb. 3: free kindergarten testing. Call to schedule.

Transfer students may require testing.

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL 1428 N. 67th E. Ave. | 918-836-2165 peterandpaultulsa.org

1951

Pre-K-8th

Yes

Yes

10-1, pre-K and K; 18-1, 1st-5th; 15-1, 6th-8th

$4,000, first child; $3,500, second child; $3,000, third child; $2,500, fourth child

Catholic

200

Yes

Registration begins in January

$5,410, K-8 parishoner; $6,668, K-8 nonparishoner

Roman Catholic

335

After-school care

As needed.

SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY 1365 E. 49th Place 918-749-9361 schoolofsaintmary.com

1954

Pre-K-8th

Yes

Yes

15-1, K-2nd; all other grade levels have a maximum of 30 students with smaller classes for math and language arts.

SOLID FOUNDATION PREPARATORY ACADEMY 4025 N. Hartford Ave. | 918-794-7800 sfpaeagles.com

2004

Pre-K-5th

Yes

No

12-1

$5,520, pre-K3 and pre-K4; $5,160, K-5th

Christian

46

After-school care

No testing.

Enrollment in February for 6th grade.

SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 200 E. Broadway Ave., Broken Arrow 918-251-1997 | sca-eagles.com

1987

K-12th

Yes

Yes

16-1

$5,560, K; $6,060, 1st-6th; $6,580, 7th-8th; $6,960, 9th-12th

Christian

401

Yes

Registration: February-August

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SCHOOL

YEAR FOUNDED

GRADE LEVELS

UNIFORMS

FINANCIAL AID

STUDENTTEACHER RATIO

TUITION (ANNUAL, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

SCHOOL OF THOUGHT OR AFFILIATION

ENROLLMENT

BEFOREAND AFTERSCHOOL CARE

REGISTRATION/TESTING DATES

THE LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE 5120 E. 36th St. | 918-664-6746 littlelighthouse.org

1972

Birth-age 6

No

No

12-3

Tuition-free

Christian

96

No

Ongoing

THE SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL OF TULSA 2444 E. Admiral Blvd. | 918-728-7337 sanmigueltulsa.org

2004

6th-8th

Yes

Call for details.

12-1

$100 per month

Lasallian

72

Yes

Registration: February-August

Improving the lives of students with learning disabilities by providing a nurturing environment for academic, social and personal growth.

165

Yes, for 1st-8th

Ongoing

TOWN AND COUNTRY SCHOOL 8906 E. 34th St. 918-296-3113 tandcschool.org

1961

4th-12th

No

Yes

6-1

$12,390, 1st-3rd; $12,890, 4th-6th; $13,370, 7th-8th; $13,890, 9th-12th

TULSA ADVENTIST ACADEMY 900 S. New Haven Ave. | 918-834-1107 tulsaacademy.org

1916

Pre-K-12th

Yes

Yes

15-1

$5,000, pre-K-4th; $5,400, 5th-8th; $6,700, 9th-12th

Christian

106

After-school care

Pre-enrollment March 1.

Testing by appointment.

Montessori

205

Yes

Ongoing

UNDERCROFT MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3745 S. Hudson Ave. | 918-622-2890 undercroft.org

1964

Age 3-8th grade

No

Yes

8-1

$6,465, primary half day; $9,685, primary full day (with or without nap); $10,215, lower elementary; $10,480, upper elementary; $10,480, middle school

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA 326 S. College Ave. 918-631-5060 utulsa.edu/uschool

1982

Age 3-8th grade

No

Yes

5-1

$10,900

Gifted

225

Yes

Ongoing

VICTORY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 7700 S. Lewis Ave. | 918-491-7720 vcstulsa.org

1979

K-12th

Yes

Yes

15-1

$5,632, K3-K5; $6,281, elementary; $6,644, middle school (5-6); $6,765, middle school (7-8); $6,919, high school

Christian

940

Yes

Ongoing

WRIGHT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 11391 E. Admiral Place | 918-438-0922 wrightchristianacademy.com

1989

Pre-K-12th

Yes

Yes

15-1

$5,350, pre-K; $5,275, K-5th; $5,615, 6th; $5,970, 7th-8th; $6,420, 9th-12th

Christian

250

Yes

Enrollment is ongoing, tours by appointment.

Our formal progr am includes: • Five 90-minute class sessions

• 5-course formal dinner & dance

• Introduction to 3 popular dances

• Proper dining manners & etiquette • Modern social skills

• Character-building education

Providing young adults with the knowledge and poise to enter any social situation with confidence

Tulsa Cotillion is the area’s premier program for teaching life skills to our future business leaders and entrepreneurs. Following a 60-year Tulsa tradition, our program introduces students to proper manners, social skills and etiquette though a fun, interactive program.

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Our country progr am includes: • Five 90-minute class sessions

• BBQ buffet dinner & barn dance

• Introduction to 4 country dances • Introduction to 4-5 line dances

• Reinforcement of proper manners

• Buffet & relaxed dining etiquette & manners Our new and exciting Country Cotillion program introduces our students to more relaxed, and more commonplace social situations and where they learn popular country/western & line dances. Always a favorite!

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5666 EAST 81ST STREET, TULSA • 918.481.1111 • HOLL ANDHALL.ORG

Holland Hall

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olland Hall is Tulsa’s Pre-K-12th grade independent Episcopal School. Holland Hall offers an ambitious curriculum, an extensive array of exciting electives, dozens of individual and team sports, transformative arts programming and an apprenticeship in self-reliance. A student-teacher ratio of 9-to-1 means each child’s teachers truly know who they are and where their strengths and passions lie. Located on a beautiful 162-acre campus, Holland Hall provides a lively and uncommonly kind community that honors the individual integrity of each child while providing the bedrock education every student needs to succeed in college, work and the world beyond.

Holland Hall welcomes visitors — the best way to learn what makes Holland Hall different is to visit campus. The 162-acre campus is filled with natural and man-made wonders not visible from East 81st Street. A natural spring runs through the east end

YEAR FOUNDED: 1922 ENROLLMENT: 941 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 9-to-1 GRADES: Early Pre-K–12th grade

of campus, and the west side features 12 tennis courts, three baseball diamonds and an outdoor classroom. These elements and many more make the Holland Hall campus truly unique. The school is always happy to schedule private tours, and now offers open houses every other week on “Welcome Wednesdays.”

Anyone interested in learning more about Holland Hall may visit on a Welcome Wednesday or schedule a tour. To learn more, visit www.hollandhall.org/open-house/ or contact Justin Butler (Class of ’04), Director of Admission and Financial Aid, at (918) 481-1111, ext. 4740 or justin.butler@hollandhall.org.

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Out of all four-year high schools in Oklahoma, Holland Hall has the highest SAT scores with an average of 1366 (1600 scale) and the highest ACT scores with an average of 27.2 (out of 36).

Join us at the Holland Hall Book Fair!

FEBRUARY 24, 2018 FROM 8AM – 5PM • ADMISSION $1

Featuring thousands of used books, games, toys, movies, & more!

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550 PARRINGTON OVAL ( OU VISITOR CENTER ), NORMAN • 800.234.6868 • OU.EDU

The University of Oklahoma

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he University of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economic and healthcare 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 enrolls more than 30,000 students and more than 2,800 full-time faculty members. The University has 21 colleges offering 172 undergraduate majors, 269 graduate majors, 32 doctoral professional majors and 54 graduate certificates. While OU has all of the opportunities of a large, public university, its service and commitment to helping students succeed creates a sense of family, more like that of a small, private institution. OU has more than 500 student organizations, more than a dozen intramural activities and more than 50 active fraternity and sorority chapters,

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION OU is the only public university in U.S. history to ever rank first among both public and private universities in the number of freshman National Merit Scholars.

leadership and volunteer programs. More than 80 informal book clubs have been created in the past three years.

The Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College offers one of the most energetic and creative honors programs among public universities in the United States. More than 2,600 students participate in small classes, usually of 19 or less.

OU is the only public university in U.S. history to ever rank first among both public and private universities in the number of freshman National Merit Scholars. Additionally, OU is the only Big 12 university to be selected as having one of America’s 25 most beautiful campuses.

As a pacesetter in American public higher education, OU offers a culture of academic excellence and opportunity. OU students experience a vibrant student life, a diverse community and beautiful campus.

YEAR FOUNDED: 1890 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: Norman: 22,032; All Campuses: 22,819 NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 172 GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: Norman: 6,495; All campuses: 8,807 NUMBER OF GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 269 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 18-to-1

OU - Oklahoma’s Leader in Excellence

• For the second time in history, OU ranks No. 1 in the nation in enrollment of freshman National Merit Scholars.

• OU has the academically highest ranked student body at a public university in Oklahoma history.

• OU was recently awarded the prestigious Davis Cup for the fifth consecutive year in recognition of its record-setting enrollment of United World College international freshmen.

OU is the only public university to ever be awarded the Davis Cup.

• OU has been awarded the largest federal research grant in its history — a five-year, $161 million grant by NASA to advance understanding of Earth’s natural exchanges of carbon between the land, atmosphere and ocean.

• OU is the only university in the nation, public or private, whose students have won Goldwater, Mitchell, Truman, Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and National Security Education Program scholarships in the same year.

• OU-Tulsa is home to the School of Community Medicine, the first of its kind in the nation, created with the explicit purpose of improving the health of all Oklahoma communities.

• OU has achieved an all-time record freshman-to-sophomore retention rate of more than 92 percent, ranking OU among the top universities in the nation. OU is one of only 30 public institutions in the nation currently reporting retention rates of 92 percent or higher.

• This fall, OU has become one of the first public universities in the country to build residential colleges for upperclassmen and women, patterned on those at Yale, Oxford, Harvard and Cambridge in England. The living/learning communities will serve as the cornerstone of the undergraduate experience.

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo

- The Pride of Oklahoma

24 33 WEST 61ST STREET, TULSA • 918.4 46.3553 • RIVERFIELD.ORG

Riverfield Country Day School R

iverfield is a nonsectarian school providing quality innovative education for children 8 weeks old through 12th grade. Founded in 1984, Riverfield is dedicated to academic excellence and college preparation, while remaining true to our family-oriented atmosphere and whole-student approach to education and learning.

Riverfield provides a student-centered approach to education with a program of authentic, experiential learning in which individuality is valued and the needs of the whole student are honored. Small class sizes, along with the collaborative nature of our classrooms, provide the opportunity for students to cultivate leadership, interpersonal skills, and the confidence needed for success today and tomorrow.

Personalized programming and flexible scheduling offer Middle and Upper School students the opportunity to develop talents and explore interests.

Riverfield is home to the state’s first and most comprehensive school rock band program, with more than a dozen bands comprised of 4th-12th grade students.

Through participation in the OSSAA, the school has achieved success in athletics, academics, and arts. Riverfield is accredited through the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Oklahoma Private School Accreditation Commission.

YEAR FOUNDED: 1984

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION

STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 4-to-1 to 16-to-1 (based on age/ grade level) GRADES: Infants-12th grade

Located on a 120-acre campus, Riverfield’s students experience the barnyard, hiking trails, gardens and athletic fields as an extension of the academic excellence found in the classroom.

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Call Admissions Director Kacey Davenport at 918-446-3553

2520 SOUTH YORK TOWN AVENUE, TULSA • 918.746.2604 • CASCIAHALL.COM

Cascia Hall Preparatory School C

ascia Hall has a storied history — a legacy of achievement, excellence and honor spanning more than 90 years of graduates who have gone on to make indelible marks in the world.

Our tradition is alive and dynamic as today’s students excel in rigorous academic programs, the arts, sciences and athletics. Cascia’s Augustinian values of “Truth, Unity, and Love” instill in each student the habits of mind and strength of character to achieve lifelong success. The school’s curriculum, technology and methods continue to ready today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Students prepare for an outstanding future at Cascia Hall.

For more than 90 years, Cascia Hall has been preparing young women and men for college and for life by focusing on the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love.

YEAR FOUNDED: 1926 ENROLLMENT: 549 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 9-to-1 GRADES: 6th-12th grade

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Students in grades 6-8 have opportunities to earn high school credit in math, science and world language. Students in grades 9-12 can earn college credit in the extensive Advanced Placement program.

Come, see what we are all about!

2520 South Yorktown Avenue, Tulsa 918-746-2604 admissions@casciahall.com www.casciahall.com

An Exceptional Educational Experience in Grades 6 - 12!

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6363 SOUTH TRENTON AVENUE • 918.745.9868 • METROCA.COM

Metro Christian Academy F

rom their first morning in the halls, to the day they don cap and gown, Metro Christian Academy students learn and live out the school’s four pillars. Academics, spiritual life, activities and community each make up a vital part of the student experience.

Academics are taken seriously at every level. Our educational standards are clearly articulated and aligned, ensuring every student receives a quality education. Metro maintains small class sizes for students. They stay challenged and remain on-track because teachers are in tune with them and can offer differentiated instruction.

Biblical principles and truths are woven throughout every part of the school. Students study the Bible, strengthen their faith and serve the community through outreach and mission opportunities.

Students are encouraged to discover and display their talents in activities ranging from athletics to fine arts to leadership. Participation in activities builds character, strengthens skills and fosters relationships.

From the moment new families enroll at the school, the goal is to help them acclimate and connect with others. If you haven’t yet visited Metro, we invite you to schedule a tour or attend an open house. We would love to share more about our vibrant educational community.

YEAR FOUNDED: 1983 ENROLLMENT: 900 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11-to-1 GRADES: P3-12th grade

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AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION High school scholars are challenged through enrollment in on-level or honors courses, any of the 14 advanced placement classes offered or by earning college credit through concurrent enrollment classes offered through Colorado Christian University.

2206 SOUTH LEWIS AVENUE, TULSA • 918.742.336 4 • MONTECASSINO.ORG

Monte Cassino School F

or more than 90 years, Monte Cassino School has been committed to academic excellence while educating the whole student. Beyond the classroom, Monte Cassino students, ages PreK 3 – eighth grade, develop socially and morally within a supportive community of educators and parents to develop the active skills for life. Enrichment opportunities abound for all students including team sports, Scouting, Robotics, Newsletter, Academic Bowl, fine arts, drama and more. Monte Cassino School represents 30 teachers with advanced degrees, 40 zip codes, 16 cities and a 10:1 student/teacher ratio; our students rank in the 90th percentile of school norms for standardized testing. Supported by the legacy of the Benedictine Sisters, Monte Cassino School provides students with a distinctly Catholic education.

YEAR FOUNDED: 1926 ENROLLMENT: 750 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 10-to-1 GRADES: Pre-K3-8th grade AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Monte Cassino School is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and North Central Association AdvancED. Monte Cassino School is an accredited member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and Diocese of Tulsa Catholic Schools.

A Benedictine School

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1801 EAST FOURTH STREET, OKMULGEE • 800.722.4 471 • OSUIT.EDU

OSU Institute of Technology O

klahoma State University Institute of Technology is Oklahoma’s only university of applied technology. It is known for world-class teaching facilities, partnerships with industry, and successful students ready to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Instruction is delivered through innovative programming to educate the high performance technicians that businesses and industries seek today for globally competitive environments.

Students choose from 42 majors in more than two dozen degree programs earning Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science or Bachelor of Technology degrees. Popular majors include culinary arts, natural gas compression, power plant technology, orthotics and prosthetics, nursing, IT network infrastructure, watchmaking, photography and 3-D modeling and animation.

OSUIT students have a more than 90 percent employment rate in technical degree programs. The school is also nationally recognized as a military-friendly university, working with service men and women to discover how their military skills can best transfer to college and beyond.

YEAR FOUNDED: 1946 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 3,000 NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 37 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 22-to-1

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Ranked among the top watchmaking degree programs in the world, the OSU Institute of Technology School of Watchmaking exemplifies the crossroads between precision skill and artistic vision. The school observes a rich heritage of classically trained Swiss luxury craftsmanship since World War II and is backed exclusively by the Rolex brand.

Join Us for a Culinary Arts Experience Enjoy a gourmet meal prepared by Certified Master Chef and Southern Hills Country Club Executive Chef Jonathan Moosmiller and the OSU Institute of Technology School of Culinary Arts students. During the lunch, Chef Moosmiller will provide insight and expertise on the dishes served as well as his experience in the culinary industry.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 12 noon - 1 p.m.

OSUIT State Room Cost: $15 (all proceeds support scholarship fund)

osuit.edu/chefstable 1801 East 4th St. | Okmulgee, OK | 918.293.5030

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M A R K YO U R C A L E N DA R S !

Chamber Music

Festival

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University will host a one-week Chamber Music Festival April 8-14. Under the artistic leadership of famed concert pianist and chamber musician Anne-Marie McDermott, the Chamber Music Festival will gather the f inest chamber musicians from across North America and will feature a variety of performances in Stillwater, Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

The Tulsa Soirée is scheduled for 6 p.m., April 10, at The Philbrook Museum of Art. This concert, titled The Soul of Gypsy, will include the following pieces that you won’t want to miss!

• Haydn - Piano Trio No. 39 in G-major, Hob. XV:25, “Gypsy Rondo” • Dvořák - Gypsy Songs, Op. 55 • Weber - Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in B-f lat major, Op. 34

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Hellema Speculaas cookies from the Netherlands. $5.99.

Maitre Truffant Fancy Truffles from France. $6.99.

Turkish Delight cookies. $9.99.

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Sage Derby cheese from England. $20 per pound.

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f you were born in Europe or just love to visit, nothing compares to the culinary goodies and everyday items available at the markets and shops there. And you can only stuff so many candies, cookies, jams and teas into your carry-on.

That’s why Tulsan Gary Copper opened Euro Mart international supermarket, 7847 S. Memorial Drive, in 2006.

“I was going to Europe every year all throughout the ’90s — for work, for pleasure and for research,” Copper says. “Once I went with a group of college students, and when we came back, we all wanted to buy certain items from Europe, and we couldn’t find them anywhere.”

He hired Russia native Tatyana Zemlyanskaya to manage the store and to help stock the most authentic items from all over Europe, including candies, chocolate, teas, cakes, cookies and a deli

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with meats, fish, breads and cheeses. Also, gifts and trinkets from across the pond.

Euro Mart’s customers fall into two categories: those in search of goodies from a memorable vacation, or immigrants who miss home.

“We have a lot of customers who grew up in Europe and a lot of students who are here from other countries,” Zemlyanskaya says. “People who grow up with this food come in the store, and they act like children when they see something. It’s amazing.”

Euro Mart is dedicated to stocking what its customers want, so the origin of the items depends on the origin of their clients. Shoppers can find goods from the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and lately, many items from Eastern Europe, specifically Russia, Ukraine and Romania.

Just because the store carries fine European food items does not mean they have an inflated price tag.

“We aren’t interested in stocking the most expensive things,” Copper says. “We’d rather offer things in the ballpark of what you would buy at a traditional grocery store.”

Getting to know their customers has been a critical part of successfully staying in business for over 11 years in Tulsa.

“If you emphasize customer service and treat people well, they will want to come to you,” Zemlyanskaya says. “We get people from other cities and even other states.” TP

Kvass, Eastern European soft drink (similar to root beer). $3.99.

Nesting dolls made in Russia. $20-$80 per set.

English Cadbury Flake bar. $2.49.

Euro Mart 7847 E. 71ST ST. | 918-249-8355 TULSAEUROMART.COM 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday

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The Isle of Capri is just one of several Italian restaurants in Krebs.

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hen the outdoors is less than inviting, many look for things to do that involve a good meal, preferably with a plate of hot, rib-stickin’ food. Few places in the state offer that density like Krebs, Oklahoma.

Krebs had a post office in 1886, decades before statehood. The town is named for a judge, Edmond Krebs, who served nearby McAlester when it was part of the Choctaw Nation. Immigrants, many of them Italian, settled in Krebs to work in area coal mines. Because of these families, the quiet community of 2,000 is known by some today as “Oklahoma’s Little Italy.”

Lovera’s Market is a family-owned grocer that has served Krebs since 1946. It offers a wide variety of imported goods like vinegars, olives and pesto, but the real treats are its locally made offerings. The deli counter is filled with meats and cheeses, the latter of which have earned national recognition. The family is so well known for its authentic cuisine, the market even offers cooking classes.

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OKLAHOMA’S LITTLE ITALY Krebs and McAlester offer a dose of deliciousness.

STORY AND PHOTO BY RHYS MARTIN town limits, too. Roseanna’s Italian Food is known for its gnocchi, and Isle of Capri is celebrated for its homemade ravioli and generous family-style portions. Pete’s Place not only has great authentic Italian food, but also is the home of Choc Beer, the

name inspired by the Choctaw tribe that populated the area during settlement. Guided tours of the Choc brewery take place on the second Saturday of the month.

There’s never a bad time to visit Krebs. But if you happen to make it to the area in May, check out the McAlester Italian Festival, an annual celebration of the area’s roots that has been going strong for more than 40 years. Nearby McAlester has a lovely downtown district with antique shopping and other local fare.

If the weather is good, stop at nearby Robbers Cave State Park. It’s a great spot for hiking and other outdoor activities; the namesake cave was allegedly used as a hideout for notorious outlaws Jesse James and Belle Starr.

On the way home, the drive up Highway 69 over Lake Eufaula is a scenic alternative to the interstate. If you take this route, you’ll also pass through Checotah and by the Katy Depot Museum. There is a restored MKT (MissouriKansas-Texas railroad) caboose and an exhibit when the museum is open; call ahead for hours. TP

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ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Jane T. Purser Allergy Clinic of Tulsa 9311 S. Mingo Road 918-307-1613 ANESTHESIOLOGY David L. Akers Center for Plastic Surgery 1844 E. 15th St. 918-749-7177 John L. Aldridge Saint Francis Hospital Associated Anesthesiologists 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-494-0612 William P. Bailey Saint Francis Hospital Associated Anesthesiologists 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-494-0612 Thomas “Mac” Butcher St. John Medical Center Department of Anesthesia 1923 S. Utica Ave. 918-744-2333 James S. (Jim) Day Tulsa Spine and Specialty Hospital Olympia Anesthesia 6901 S. Olympia Ave. 918-388-5723 Jonathan D. Friend II St. John Medical Center Department of Anesthesia 1923 S. Utica Ave. 918-744-2333 Thomas D. Gillock Saint Francis Hospital Associated Anesthesiologists 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-494-0612 72

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Kevin M. Hook Saint Francis Hospital Associated Anesthesiologists 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-494-0612 Dennis W. Morris Saint Francis Hospital Associated Anesthesiologists 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-494-0612 Richard W. Smarinsky St. John Medical Center Department of Anesthesia 1923 S. Utica Ave. 918-744-2333 Mark Waller St. John Medical Center Department of Anesthesia 1923 S. Utica Ave. 918-744-2333 William Watson II St. John Medical Center Department of Anesthesia 1923 S. Utica Ave. 918-744-2333 Kent Woolard Saint Francis Hospital Associated Anesthesiologists 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-494-0612 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE R. Douglas Ensley Warren Clinic — Cardiology of Tulsa 6151 S. Yale Ave., Suite A100 918-494-8500 COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY Craig S. Johnson Surgical Associates 2448 E. 81st St., Suite 1100 918-505-3400

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DERMATOLOGY Lynn A. Anderson Midtown Dermatology Herman Kaiser Medical Building 1725 E. 19th St., Suite 702 918-728-3100 Mark D. Lehman Tulsa Dermatology Clinic 2121 E. 21st St. 918-749-2261 Scott William Meyers The Dermatology Surgery Center 1440 Terrace Drive 918-293-9966 Donald R. Seidel Tulsa Dermatology Clinic 2121 E. 21st St. 918-749-2261 Edward H. Yob Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute Skin Cancer Center 800 W. Boise Circle, Suite 400, Broken Arrow 918-307-0215 ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM Barbara A. Baker Warren Clinic — Endocrinology Springer Building 6160 S. Yale Ave., Second Floor 918-497-3140 FAMILY MEDICINE Curtis Coggins St. John Clinic — Family Medicine 402 W. Morrow Road, Sand Springs 918-245-1328

Chitralekha Kathuria St. John Clinic — Family Medicine 8115 S. Memorial Drive 918-254-6315 Brent W. Laughlin St. John Clinic — Family Medicine Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 404 918-748-7640 Terry Lee Mills Jr. St. John Clinic — Family Medicine Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Lower Level, Suite 100 918-748-7890 Trudy Milner St. John Clinic — Family Medicine Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Lower Level, Suite 100 918-748-7890 Robert Allan Paulsen St. John Clinic — Family Medicine Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Lower Level, Suite 100 918-748-7890 GERIATRIC MEDICINE Insung Kim Warren Clinic — Geriatrics Springer Building 6160 S. Yale Ave., First Floor 918-497-3650 INFECTIOUS DISEASE William J. Lewis Inter ID Kelly Building 6565 S. Yale Ave., Suite 912 918-494-9486

INTERNAL MEDICINE Jon P. Cox St. John Clinic — Internal Medicine Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 402 918-748-7877 Janis Finer Saint Francis Hospital Division of Hospital Medicine 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-502-1900 Michael S. Gebetsberger Cedar Ridge Internal Medicine 9001 S. 101st E. Ave., Suite 200 918-392-5600 Robert B. Hauger Warren Clinic — Internal Medicine Warren Clinic Tower 6600 S. Yale Ave., Suite 600 918-491-5990 T. Karl Hoskison OU Physicians — Hospitalist Service 4502 E. 41st St. 918-619-4400 John E. Hubner Hubner Health Internal Medicine Specialists 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 108 918-742-5533 Mike L. Hubner Hubner Health Internal Medicine Specialists 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 108 918-712-8111 Martina J. Jelley OU Physicians — Internal Medicine Schusterman Center Clinic 4444 E. 41st St. 918-619-4400

Joe Lyndle Reese Warren Clinic — Internal Medicine William Medical Building 6585 S. Yale Ave., Suite 1150 918-494-9425 Ronald Barry Saizow OU Physicians — Internal Medicine 1111 S. St. Louis Ave. 918-619-4175 Ethel Vasquez-Harmon St. John Clinic — Internal Medicine Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 200 918-748-7600 Michael A. Weisz OU Physicians — Internal Medicine Schusterman Center Clinic 4444 E. 41st St. 918-619-4175 William H. Yarborough Oklahoma Pain and Wellness Center 6048 S. Sheridan Road, Suite A 918-935-3240 MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY Vicki C. Baker Warren Clinic — Medical Oncology Saint Francis Cancer Center 11212 E. 48th St. 918-556-3000 Alan M. Keller Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute 12697 E. 51st St. S. 918-505-3200 Joseph P. Lynch Warren Clinic — Medical Oncology Saint Francis Cancer Center 11212 E. 48th St. 918-556-3000 Mark R. Olsen Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute 12697 E. 51st St. S. 918-505-3200 Charles Martin Strnad Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute 12697 E. 51st St. S. 918-505-3200 NEPHROLOGY Robert M. Gold Nephrology Specialists of Oklahoma Warren Medical Building 6465 S. Yale Ave., Suite 507 918-712-5000 Pranay Kathuria OU Physicians — Nephrology and Hypertension Schusterman Center Clinic 4444 E. 41st St. 918-619-4888

Thomas C. Kenkel Nephrology Specialists of Oklahoma 1145 S. Utica Ave., Suite 364 918-712-5000 Randall M. Webb Warren Clinic — Neurology 8110 S. Yale Ave. 918-488-0990 OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY J. Martin Beal Tulsa OB-GYN Associates Williams Medical Plaza 2000 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 800 918-747-9641 Judith Blackwell The Women’s Health Group SouthCreek Medical Plaza 9001 S. 101st E. Ave., Suite 350 918-293-6200 Grant R. Cox OB/GYN Specialists of Tulsa Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 700 918-712-8700 Patricia A. Daily Warren Clinic — OB/GYN Warren Medical Building 6465 S. Yale Ave., Suite 815 918-502-4848 Rupa K. DeSilva The Women’s Health Group SouthCreek Medical Plaza 9001 S. 101st E. Ave., Suite 350 918-293-6200 Paul J. Gehring OB/GYN Specialists of Tulsa Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 700 918-712-8700 Michael Alan Gold Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute 12697 E. 51st St. S. 918-505-3200 Gena C. Gray OB/GYN Specialists of Tulsa Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 700 918-712-8700 Marsha Kay Howerton-Engles 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 300 918-794-0701

Daron Gene Street Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute 12697 E. 51st St. S. 918-505-3200 OPHTHALMOLOGY James F. Ronk Tulsa Eye Associates 6465 S. Yale Ave., Suite 215 918-492-8455 Mark J. Weiss The Eye Institute 1717 S. Utica Ave., Suite 107 918-742-2428 OTOLARYNGOLOGY

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ NEUROLOGY, GENERAL G. Steve Miller Utica Park Pediatric and Adolescent Neurology 8803 S. 101st E. Ave., Suite 280 918-579-3070 PEDIATRICS/GENERAL Patrick J. Daley 1589 E. 19th St. 918-743-8941 Donald R. Hamilton Behavioral Pediatrics of Tulsa 5110 S. Yale Ave., Suite 103 918-933-4005

Stephen M. Brownlee Eastern Oklahoma Ear, Nose and Throat 5020 E. 68th St. 918-492-3636

Anne M. Harrington Warren Clinic — Pediatrics 2950 S. Elm Place, Suite 256, Broken Arrow 918-449-4061

William Hawkins Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists of Tulsa 6802 S. Olympia Ave., Suite 200 918-749-8393

Kenneth Setter Pediatric and Adolescent Care Williams Medical Plaza 2000 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 300 918-747-7544

David W. White Eastern Oklahoma Ear, Nose and Throat 5020 E. 68th St. 918-492-3636

Christopher E. Smith OU Physicians — Pediatrics Schusterman Center Clinic 4444 E. 41st St. 918-619-4400

PATHOLOGY A. Neil Crowson Pathology Laboratory Associates 4142 S. Mingo Road 918-744-2553 PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY Rupa K. DeSilva The Women’s Health Group SouthCreek Medical Plaza 9001 S. 101st E. Ave., Suite 350 918-293-6200 PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE R. Phillip Barton Saint Francis Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-502-6135 PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS

Lora J. Larson Saint Francis Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 6161 S. Yale Ave. 918-494-2200

Donald R. Hamilton Behavioral Pediatrics of Tulsa 5110 S. Yale Ave., Suite 103 918-933-4005

Teressa Joan McHenry Warren Clinic — OB/GYN 2605 W. Main St., Jenks 918-298-2336

David H. Jelley OU Physicians — Pediatric Endocrinology Schusterman Center Clinic 4444 E. 41st St. 918-619-4400

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S. Sandra Wan Pediatric and Adolescent Care Williams Medical Plaza 2000 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 300 918-747-7544 J. Perry Ward Warren Clinic — Pediatrics 2950 S. Elm Place, Suite 256, Broken Arrow 918-449-4061 PLASTIC SURGERY Eugene B. Garber Jr. 1784 S. Utica Ave. 918-745-2117 Archibald S. Miller III Tulsa Plastic Surgery William Medical Building 6585 S. Yale Ave., Suite 315 918-492-2282 Brent A. Rubis 10119-A E. 80th St. S. 918-254-6793 PSYCHIATRY Michelle Hubner Psychiatric Associates of Tulsa 4612 S. Harvard Ave., Suite A 918-747-5565

Bryan K. Touchet OU Physicians — Psychiatry Schusterman Center Clinic 4444 E. 41st St. 918-619-4400 RADIOLOGY W. Jordan Taylor Radiology Consultants of Tulsa 4111 S. Darlington Ave., Suite 700 918-749-8346 Thomas Wallace White St. John Medical Center Life Access Center 1819 E. 19th St., Suite 410 918-744-2442 SURGERY Justin T. Atherton 1725 E. 19th St., Suite 800 918-301-2505 Stephen D. Bruns 1725 E. 19th St., Suite 800 918-301-2505 John R. Frame Breast Health Specialists of Oklahoma City Plex Tower 60 2448 E. 81st St., Suite 1500 918-392-7950 Timothy Hepner 1725 E. 19th St., Suite 800 918-301-2505 Steven B. Katsis Surgical Associates 2448 E. 81st St., Suite 1100 918-505-3400 Mark R. Meese Surgical Associates 2448 E. 81st St., Suite 1100 918-505-3400 Rocky Max Morgan 1725 E. 19th St., Suite 800 918-301-2505 W. Christopher Sutterfield Surgical Associates 2448 E. 81st St., Suite 1100 918-505-3400 Brandon D. Varnell Surgical Associates 2448 E. 81st St., Suite 1100 918-505-3400 THORACIC SURGERY Robert C. Garrett St. John Clinic — Cardiothoracic Surgery Bernsen Medical Plaza 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Suite 602 918-712-3366

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opefully the holiday decorations are down, but February is usually still too cold to head outside and garden or dive into spring cleaning. It leaves many itching for things to do, especially to the interiors of our homes.

Retro Den owners Ashley Daly and Ashley Palmer offer some tips to jazz up your design.

1. ADD SOME GREEN TO YOUR SCENE. Plants can be added to any room, even ones that lack a lot of sunlight, according to Daly. Her favorite low-light plants are heart-leaf philodendrons and sansevieria (aka snake plants), as they don’t require much water or care.

The ever-popular succulent varieties don’t need much watering, but have varying light needs.

New house plants can help scratch the itch of spring planting, Daly says.

2. SHOP YOUR HOUSE. Palmer always suggests this to her home-styling clients. “Shop your house” simply means walking through your home and seeing if any pieces — art, furniture, lighting or accessories — might work well, or better, in another space. She encourages inviting a friend over to help “see with new eyes” since you live with the stuff every day.

This also is a good time to rearrange furniture or move pieces to different rooms.

During your walk-through, if you discover an item that’s tired, broken or is something you just don’t care for, start a pile for throwaways, giveaways or resale.

3. HAVE A BRIGHT IDEA. Lighting is key to design, according to Daly. If a room only has overhead lighting, the addition of lamps — whether table or floor — can reshape the mood or tone of any space. And don’t be afraid to open those curtains for some natural light.

4. FIND A BALANCE. Daly and Palmer suggest a balance of vintage and new items when designing a space. “You don’t want all new or all vintage,” Daly says. “You want to find a more balanced ratio that fits you, your lifestyle and your aesthetic.”

5. ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING. Add meaningful touches to your design. Whether it’s family heirlooms, souvenirs from vacations or just a sentimental photograph, Daly says incorporating these into your home design help tell the homeowner’s story. The pair also suggest adding something handmade to any space. “A real person spent time making and creating this item,” which adds its own personal touch, Daly says. TP

The studios at Retro Den In January, Retro Den welcomed four small businesses to its location at 1216 S. Harvard Ave. Studio spaces house workspace and permanent pop-up retail shops for these Tulsa entrepreneurs: Home textile company House Sparrow Fine Nesting, fabric and notion retailer Owl and Drum, calligraphy and stationery company Laurel and Marie, sewing instructor Mary Make and Do

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Gated Estate home. Newer construction with marble floors and walls! Enormous fireplaces. Open floor plan with tall ceilings. Master suite with sitting area and fireplace. Outdoor living. Jaw dropping views!! $2,700,000

Outstanding Estate Property. Sits on 1.75 park like acres in the heart of midtown. House was totally renovated in recent years. Kitchen opens to family living with 2 story ceiling. Large study with fireplace. Gracious master suite with his and hers closets. Fireplace and balcony! Full outdoor living and kitchen. Seperate guest house. $1,995,000

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Spectacular newer custom stone home. Master or guest suite down, second master up. Utility up and down. Large game room with kitchen. Outdoor kitchen / living. Pool with waterfalls.

Playhouse! Gated driveway. $2,495,000

Gated Estate home. Newer construction with marble floors and walls! Enormous fireplaces. Open floor plan with tall ceilings.

Master suite with sitting area and fireplace. Outdoor living. Guest House to be finished out. $2,150,000

19122 e K n i g h T s B r i d g e a v e n u e Unbelievable views! House sits high above pond. Gorgeous formal area with loads of crown molding. Beams throughout.

Comfortable log cabin room. Full home theater. Most of the house was built in 2005. House sits on 2 lots. $1,999,000

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2411 e 27 T h P l a c e Fabulous stone home in Woody Crest. Kitchen opens to family living. Large beautiful formals. Wine room off of formal dining.

Huge his and hers closets. Outdoor living with pool, hot tub, fireplace and built in heaters. $1,499,000

9450 e J a m e s T o w n a v e n u e Exquisite custom built home on a private cul-de-sac. Exceptional amenities inside and out. Custom carved wood floors. whole house sound system, chef grade appliances. Outdoor living and kitchen area complete the spa like area of this home. $799,000

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Fabulous remodel in Southern Hills. Marble tile floors. Large open spaces. Custom master bath with steam shower. Commercial grade kitchen with Viking appliances. House feels brand new.

Seller says bring all offers! $697,000

Pristine home sits behind a gate and backs to neighborhood common space. Stainless appliances in center island kitchen.

Large first floor study could be 4th bedroom. Screened in indoor/ outdoor room off master. Gorgeous deck. Very private! $695,000

3803 s T r e n T o n a v e n u e Great Brookside location on a corner lot. Newer appliances.

Granite kitchen counters. Three living areas. Wood burning fireplace in formal. Slate and wood floors. Lots of storage. Very cute! $359,000 TulsaPeople.com

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1554 S Yorktown Place Amazing house located just minutes from Cherry Street and Utica Square. Beautiful woodwork thruout is featured on floors, molding and fireplaces. Spacious formals. Updated kitchen with grantie and stainless appliances. 5 bedrooms.

Master suite has sitting area and luxury bath. Basement clubroom. Garage quarters can be rented. $649,000

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232 Hazel Blvd.

Amazing contemporary with warm touches throughout. Double wall of windows in the great room open to two different private patio areas. Maple cabinetry in the kitchen and Ceaserstone counters. Master suite on first floor with large walk-in closet. Upstairs features a spacious game room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a library. $899,000

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Grand Lake NESTLED WITHIN THE GATED COMMUNITY OF THE POINTS. Four en suite Bedrooms and 2 powder baths in the main house. The Casita/Guest House offers a Bedroom, Bathroom and wet bar.

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Upscale finishes & extensive hardwoods throughout. Luxurious Master suite and additional suite down. First floor Media, exercise room and study. Upstairs has 2 bedroom suites & gameroom. $1,375,000

36tH & utICa 1601 E 36th CourtImmaculately kept Traditional home situated on .72 acres on private street. 4 bed, 3 full & 1/2 bath plus 4 Car garage.

Formals, study, granite kitchen & vaulted great room. Extensive hardwoods, Pool & Sport court. $1,299,900

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12205 S. 68th E. Ave., Bixby Stunning home located on a greenbelt. Open floor plan with living, dining, kitchen flowing together. Master suite on 1st level w/guest bedroom used as office. 3 more bedrooms + gameroom up.

Covered patio overlooks pool & spa.

3 car garage. $900,000

5230 Oak Leaf Drive - Enjoy this beautiful home in Oak Country Estates. Sits on over 1 acre with pool, cabana & outdoor kitchen. Granite kitchen opens to family room. Large master suite, theater room and game room. $849,000

BerWICk FaIrWays II

sIGnaL HILL

5917 W Twin Oaks Street - Brand Great floor plan in Berwick. Master down with huge bathroom & closet.

2nd bedroom down with en-suite.

Theater room down. Upstairs: 3rd bedroom, 2 bath, gameroom.

Covered patio with wood burning fireplace. $830,000

5127 E 84th Place - Gorgeous full Stone/brick home on .70 acre.

Stunning hardscaping park-like yard. Formal living & dining. Study.

Granite/SS Kitchen. Master suite with spa bath. Media room up with 3 beds. Extensive hardwoods throughout. 4 Fireplaces. Outdoor living, Pool with spa & greenhouse.

Gated. $775,000

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Private Gated Estate on 26 Acres

Brookwood Farms III

1-1.5 Acre Home Sites Available

5412 E PRINCETON STREET, BROKEN ARROW Impeccably maintained private gated Estate on 26+ acres. Breathtaking golf course-like grounds with manicured gardens. Grand curved staircase, palatial rooms with soaring ceilings. 2 master suites on 1st floor & 2 beds up. Kitchen opens to great room & over looks Infinity pool & spa.

4 car garage is heat & cooled. Sprawling pond with water feature. 9 bay outbuilding has heat/air, 5 stalls, wash bay & office. Additional outbuilding & greenhouse. 4 Paddocks. Fully fenced with 2 gated entrances. Truly a one of a kind property with access to major highways. $4,995,000.

S Sherri Sanders

BrookWood Farms features 1.0 - 1.5 acre premium home sites located in Wagoner County, just southeast of Tulsa and Broken Arrow. This small, privatized, upscale neighborhood consists of 27 home sites. It is situated among mature trees, open spaces and nature. Purchasers are welcome to choose their own builder. Lot prices start at $85,000.

A Retreat From the Ordinary Visit our website at www.BrookWoodFarms-Land.com Directions to BrookWood Farms: From Creek Turnpike. Exit on South 193rd East Avenue (County Line Road).

Turn south and travel to East 141st Street South. Turn east and travel approximately 3 miles to 14100 S. 246th E. Ave.

918.724.5008

S Sherri Sanders

Sherri@SherriSanders.net sherrisanders.net

4105 S. Rockford Ave Tulsa, OK 74105

Scott coffman 918-640-1073 - scoffman@mcgrawok.com

2404 E 27TH PLACE

$795,000 - 5 BED - 4 FULL, 2 HALF BATH Stunning fully remodeled Midtown Estate Home with top-of-the-line touches and amenities throughout. Enormous kitchen opens to casual living and breakfast nook. Original moldings and trim. Charming study, multiple living rooms, two indoor fireplaces, wine/cigar room, and basement with granite counters, 3 car garage, beautiful yard and landscaping.

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918.724.5008

Sherri@SherriSanders.ne sherrisanders.net

Allison jacobs

McGraw Realtors

Mobile:

918.850.2207

ajacobs@mcgrawok.com 4105 S. Rockford ave. tulsa, ok 74105

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56826 S 560 Road, Rose

Up to 80 acres available with an incredible ranch + home, barn, shop, NEW pool. Pipe fence + automatic gate and barbed wire surround the property. Livestock pens, automatic waterer and horse pens. Close to HW 412. Gorgeous property! $1,100,000

4407 S. Gary Avenue

Top-of-the-line home located in the heart of Midtown!. Granite island kitchen with breakfast area. Two bedrooms down including large master suite with private bath and walk-in closet. Downstairs office, living room with fireplace, formal dining room and exercise room. Three beds up all with private ensuite baths and HUGE closets.

Theater room plus Large Gameroom! Outdoor living. $979,000

Marsha Hackler

1411 S. St. Louis #A - Walk to Cherry Street. Open Living to kitchen & dining. Beautiful hardwoods, granite & stainless Steel appliances. Downtown views. Huge closets, highest quality finishes. Each bedroom has private bath! Low maintenance & stucco exterior. Must see! $340,000

3306 E 96th Place

Olde English charm in gated Crown Pointe designed by Jack Arnold. Sits on 1.06 acres on a wooded corner lot. Four bedrooms. three full baths, plus guest bath. Hardwood and brick floors, vaulted ceilings, three fireplaces. Attached two car garage in addition to detached two car garage. New price of $625,000

4184 S Birmingham Place

Single-level, all brick home in midtown with updated kitchen and baths. Three bedrooms, formal living, family room with fireplace and spacious garage. Sits on a corner lot with appeal inside and out. $365,000

3724 E 45th Place Patrick Henry mid-century house with four bedrooms, two full and one guest bath. Landscaped front and backyard with mature landscaping that enhances the home. $295,000 SOLD

918.260.9455 mhackler@tulsarealtors.com

Quietly going about the business of selling real estate for over 25 years.

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Larry Harral

918-231-4455

View these homes plus thousands more at our web site:

www.LarrySellsTulsa.com

1527 E 38th Street. New Construction boasts transitional style & modern features. Chef’s Kitchen open to Great Room with fireplace.

First Level Master and Guest Suites, Office, & Mudroom. Industrial staircase leads to three upstairs bedrooms, Game Room & Theater.

Outdoor Kitchen with fireplace. Three Car Garage. $1,250,000.

4176 S Troost Place. Modern Midtown New Building nearing completion. Chef’s Kitchen open to Great Room with Fireplace. Home Office.

Master Suite w/2 walk in closets. Main Level Guest Suite. Two bedrooms, two baths and Game Room up. 3 Car garage. Large covered deck with access from Master and Dining. Tall Ceilings. Open Plan. $849,000

4806 E 87th Place. Jenks Southeast. Beautiful home with 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths, 3 car garage. Vaulted Great Room with wet bar. Formal Living and Dining Rooms. Granite Kitchen with Island and Nook. Master Suite with luxurious bath.

Game Room, Office, Study. Park like back yard with gazebo and pond. $420,000

1938 1961 1938

PARTNERSHIP Dan Davisson Jr. and Kenneth Crouch formed Crouch Davisson. Average home at this time was purchased for $4,500 w/ monthly payments of $33.79

NOW

1961

JOE MCGRAW Joe McGraw joined the sales staff of Crouch Davisson Mulhall in May. He Sold his 1st house at 37th & Lewis

2008-2011

2001

2018 2008 2001 80 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Today John Woolman serves as chairman of the board of McGraw REALTORS®. While McGraw’s day-to-day operations are lead by company president Bill McCollough. After 80 years of service we still hold the power of the green sign!

COMMERCIAL & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT In 2008 the Commercial Properties department was created. We have enjoyed great success in putting commercial buyers & sellers together. In 2011 we added our Propery Management and Leasing Department. Our aim is to find the perfect home or the right tenant to rent your property.

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Joe McGraw’s main focus was selling & John Woolman’s was building & development. They combined their leadership strengths as John became the president of McGraw Davidson Stewart and Joe remained as Chairman of the Board.

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MUSINGS

GEORGIA BROOKS

I

know a woman who is dying of grief. I can’t do anything about it.

I know a man who did die of grief. I couldn’t do anything about that, either.

I am not dying of grief, but there have been too many days in the past year when I didn’t know if I could survive it.

Deep, raw, traumatic grief is a foreign land known only to those who earn admission. Everyone else is an outsider and a pretender. Once in, we recognize one another. “You don’t get over it,” a widow told me. “You get used to it.”

I keep running into widows and widowers.

They’re everywhere. They always have been, but I’ve not seen them at eye level. I read obituaries differently now. Now I notice with awe surviving spouses of 30, 40, 60 years. Those grafted lives have been split like a tree hit by lightning. How will they live on? A broken heart is a killer.

What we miss most, my widowed friends agree, is the conversational shortcut. Decades together have built private jokes, pet names for things, years of discussion, shared opinions.

“I’d like to talk to Bill about what’s going on in Russia,” one woman said to me. “I’d like to ask Wayne what he thinks about the new Lincoln book,” another said.

Theirs are the opinions we value — Bill’s, Wayne’s, Joe’s, David’s, Charlie’s, Jay’s.

When widows commiserate with me, I get weepy. “I know,” they say. “It’s been six years (or three or 12) and suddenly it will hit me, and I cry again. But not all the time anymore.”

YOU’LL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN

BY CONNIE CRONLEY What I heard is true; the trauma hits like a shipwreck. At first, all we can do is stay afloat amid the wreckage. Grief coming in waves is a common description. Then, the submarine stage when grief is underwater. We’re still feeling the deep-water explosions, but nobody else can see it. For them, it’s over. For us, it’s two cold words: Nobody cares.

It was a big day when I could sit outside in the sun and read. Unintentionally, I lost weight and I got brown. People said, “You look great!” On kind days, I said nothing. On bitter days, I replied, “I guess grief becomes me.”

I wasn’t surprised when emotions became combustible and irrational. Shimmy-shake memories try to find a new place. Sleep is scary, but not as scary as waking. Time is the enemy; the day must

be gotten through and then the night. Often, I seem to be waiting, a life on hold. Waiting for what? For this horror to thunder on by?

I didn’t expect cognitive changes. Memory and language come and go like spotty phone service.

I didn’t expect sudden and obliterating fatigue.

I didn’t expect anxiety attacks in the grocery store or the bath.

Sitting in the sun was my version of the nature fix. Month after month I sat under a Chinese Lantern tree. Jay was with me when I bought it, not much more than a sapling. We drove it home in my station wagon and planted it. I planted it. Being Jay, he sat in a wicker lawn chair, drank coffee and watched me do it. Now it’s tall enough to sit under. When Jay left — poof ! Gone forever. — the leaves were small and the flowers were just budding. I have watched the season’s resolute march as buds became showy yellow blossoms, then turned into fruit like golden lanterns, then finally a leafless tree with rattling brown lanterns. The cycle of life has not been comforting; it has been enraging.

When the hydrangeas bloomed, I was distraught because life was surging on, pushing Jay farther away from me. One summer’s day I cried when the purple blossom of a Mexican petunia fell off — poof ! Gone forever. It’s the big forever part I’ve never grasped before.

What I’m doing now is trying to move from grief to mourning. Grief is immediate. Mourning goes on and on. Freud said it’s hard work, and it is.

Jay died a year ago this month. I won’t get over it. I won’t get through it. I will get on with it. TP TulsaPeople.com

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TAKE ME BACK

The Lyric Theater ticket window in 1919. The silent Western film serial “Lightning Bryce” was showing at the time.

Its 15 episodes ran from October 1919 to January 1920.

BY JUDY LANGDON

T

ulsa has a long, theatrical past that began with its fi rst theater, the Lyric. Opened in 1893, it was located inside the Lynch Building at 103 S. Main St. and was both a vaudeville theater and a movie house, according to the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum.

The Lyric sat 315 patrons until 1923, when it was renovated and expanded to 620 seats. Its neighbors included the Oaks Cafe, Tulsa Banking Co. and Tulsa

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Candy Co. The theater closed between 1933 and 1935.

The Lynch Building, Tulsa’s fi rst stone structure, had its own colorful history. Before housing the Lyric, the building was home to the Lynch mercantile.

The upper floor eventually served as City Hall, and the basement had an ice cream shop.

The building was razed in 1970 to make way for a multi-million-dollar urban renewal program. The Williams Cos. now offices on the site. TP

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