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Shiny new purlieu Pearl’s Food Truck Park opens in the Pearl District.

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Everyday stories A troop tradition

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Conversations Teaching with a tiara

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Cause & effect A safe place for veterans

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The way we were Creating art with flowers since 1905

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Artist in residence Curtis Sprague is an accidental artisan.

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Locker room Kicking it with FC Tulsa Spirit’s coach

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Where are they now? The Rev. James Buskirk’s lifelong mission

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Musings Baubles and bric-a-brac

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A park grows in Tulsa Williams shows its community commitment despite an uncertain future.

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In focus

More than photography connected father and son Bob and John McCormack.

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Tulsa’s brew scene

As craft breweries continue to expand across the country, local brewmasters are committed to bringing Tulsans into the fold.

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A-LIST

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Dining out Take 2 brings back familiar flavors.

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Table talk The buzz on Tulsa’s tastiest restaurants, products and events

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101 Health Expert advice for summer skin care 104 Weekend getaways Arkansas’ capital city provides endless entertainment.

106 In the garden Clematis is the queen of the vines.

108 Home A 1925 home remains true to its era.

Agenda 127 Not your grandma’s garden The Tulsa Botanic Garden hosts a pollinator party.

128 Calendar This month’s standout events 130 Out & about See and be seen.

131 Benefits Fundraisers and fun happenings 132 Behind the scene Meet Philbrook Museum of Art’s chief curator.

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The arrival of June means the feverish Okie summer is officially here. Luckily, our annual A-LIST (p. 43) offers plenty of ways to keep cool — both literally and figuratively.

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One summer element that shouldn’t be ignored is the damaging effects of the sun. On p. 101, we offer expert advice on how to have fun in the sun while staying safe — short answer, lots of good sunscreen! As a person who is so pale even my dermatologist likes to make fun of me, I take this advice seriously.

While y’all escape the heat with a cold concoction at Saturn Room (an A-LIST editors’ pick) or a local craft beer (p. 36), I’ll be headed to Costa Rica this month for some much-needed vacay. (If you’re lucky, I might share a few pics on TulsaPeople’s Instagram.) To spare my fellow beach-goers from being blinded by my medically certified whiteness, I may steal a beauty tip from pageant queen Olivia Woodrich (p. 14) and just get a spray tan. Don’t tell my dermatologist. tþ

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he gathering place formerly known as the Park in the Pearl at 418 S. Peoria Ave. will reopen this month under a new name: Pearl’s Food Truck Park.

Groundskeeper Josh Lynch says the park needed a “change in direction” for its second season, but it will continue to provide a venue for Tulsa food trucks and local events.

Pearl’s Food Truck Park will open May 26 with various

activities planned for the summer, including SingerSongwriter Night from 6-10 p.m. on Thursdays and Family Movie Nights on Fridays. The park will host an open market once a month.

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The Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma moved into their new building, the Hardesty Leadership Center, on May 23.

The 30,000-square-foot facility at 4810 S. 129th E. Ave. houses the GSEOK offices, a meeting place for troops, volunteer and training rooms and a warehouse to store program equipment and Girl Scout cookies, according to Roberta D. Preston, GSEOK CEO. A retail store will sell Girl Scout merchandise and a museum will tell the history of Girl Scouts and GSEOK. Iconic Girl Scout symbols, such as the exterior “sash,” can be seen throughout the building, which was designed by Beck Design and constructed by Flintco.

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Tulsa Community College’s “Please Touch the Art” from June 3-July 30 is breaking the rules of traditional art exhibits. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the art on display using their senses, including touch.

Twelve Oklahoma artists, including two who are blind, have created work in a wide range of media for the free exhibit at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity, 910 S. Boston Ave. The goal is to make art more accessible, especially for visitors who are visually impaired, according to exhibit organizers.

The free opening reception is 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 3, in conjunction with the First Friday Art Crawl.

The Rotary Club of Tulsa will honor three Tulsa athletes June 27 at the Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Awards.

Male Iba Award recipient Tyler Lockett was one of the top wide receivers and all-purpose players in Kansas State University history, setting 17 school records.

During his rookie year with the Seattle Seahawks, Lockett became the second player in NFL history with at least five receiving touchdowns, a kickoff return TD and a punt return TD in a single season. He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School.

Female award recipient Madeline June 27 Manning Mims was the first American ROTARY CLUB OF TULSA woman to capture the gold medal in the 2016 HENRY P. IBA CITIZEN 800-meter race in the 1968 Olympics.

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Since 1990, Wollmershauser has competed in Special Olympics Oklahoma events such as bowling, basketball, bocce, speed walking and snowshoeing. A graduate of Union High School, Wollmershauser lives and works in Tulsa.

The Rotary Club of Tulsa created the Iba Awards in 1994 to recognize an influential male and female athlete for their success in their sports and for being positive role models who give back to their communities.

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Troop tradition One Tulsa family. One Boy Scout troop. Nine Eagle Scouts.

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The Eagleton family boasts nine Eagle Scouts, all from Tulsa, all from Troop 1. The family’s tradition in Boy Scouts dates to the 1930s.

Award, according to Scouting Magazine.

To become an Eagle Scout, one must earn at least 21 merit badges covering topics such as emergency preparedness and citizenship in the community, serve their unit in a leadership position, plan and execute a successful Eagle Scout Service Project and go before the Eagle Scout Board of Review.

JP’s project was to build a brick grill at Camp Loughridge, a nondenominational Christian camp.

He chose the project because of his family’s longtime connection to the camp; his grandfather James was the attorney who orig-

inally worked to acquire the property for First Presbyterian.

What began as a fairly straightforward task taught JP patience and flexibility when the camp requested some changes, he says.

The dimensions were doubled, the location changed and the materials altered. The planning and construction took about a year.

Paul Eagleton says Scouts provides enjoyable outdoor experiences while teaching skills and building character.

“The hook is the camping, being outside, building fires, exploring rivers,” Paul says. “That’s just fun. That’s the trick — get them in doing that fun stuff. Then, you get

them into leadership, the projects and learning about patriotism.”

Paul says that as the world has changed, Boy Scouts has maintained its ability to “grow a boy into a man.”

“He says that a lot,” JP says with a smile.

So far, Boy Scouts adventures have led JP Eagleton 60 feet under the ocean and 14,000 feet above sea level.

He has cooked duck legs and risotto on campout fires and traveled hundreds of miles into the Canadian wilderness. But his latest and greatest milestone — becoming an Eagle Scout — is one his family will never forget. tþ

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P Eagleton, age 17, recently learned to pour concrete and lay brick and stone.

The Metro Christian Academy junior didn’t set out to become a mason; he set out to obtain the Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor.

The masonry skills were simply a stepping stone to advance his family’s legacy. JP is the ninth Eagleton — all from Tulsa, all from Troop 1 — to earn the Eagle Award.

“It’s just something we do; it’s just part of our DNA,” says JP’s father, Paul Eagleton, who earned the award in 1980 by creating trails at Oxley Nature Center.

Troop 1 is one of the oldest continuously chartered troops in the country. It has gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa since forming in 1910, according to the troop’s website.

The family’s scouting tradition dates to the 1930s, when JP’s grandfather James was a scout in Troop 1 and JP’s great-grandfather William was a volunteer.

James didn’t become an Eagle Scout, but he did pass down a fondness for scouting to four sons who attained the ranking. In turn, they passed it down to the next generation. Five more Eagletons — JP and his cousins — became Eagle Scouts.

“If I didn’t love it, I would have felt pressure, but it’s just what you did,” Paul says of scouting.

“There wasn’t a second thought. I couldn’t wait to be in Boy Scouts.”

JP felt the same way.

“On my 11th birthday, the first thing I did was enroll in Scouts,” he says. “I started as early as I could.”

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hen I first met Olivia Woodrich during a production of Playhouse Theatre’s “Little Women” in 2013, I would never have guessed there was anything “different” about the spunky young actress. That’s in part because I — like many people — had some huge misconceptions about Tourette syndrome.

Now a confident 17-year-old pageant queen (named Miss Broken Arrow Outstanding Teen in December), Woodrich, who is an incoming senior at Broken Arrow High School, has a platform to set that record straight.

When did you realize you had Tourette syndrome? I was diagnosed when I was about 7 years old.

After that, what was your journey like? I was bullied a lot as a kid.

Some of my teachers didn’t understand what was happening.

For a while, I was ashamed of myself, and I didn’t want people knowing. There was a segment of the “Dr. Phil” show that featured a person with Tourette’s, and this girl had, like, the most severe case.

And I thought that was a shame.

Because there’s so much more to Tourette’s than cursing or screaming. Less than 10 percent of people who are diagnosed with TS actually do that, and that is called coprolalia.

How does your TS manifest? My tics get worse when I am anxious.

Usually they manifest as throat clearing, or coughing over and over. These are called vocal tics.

Sometimes I do things like bending at the waist several times in a row or twitching my face. These are called motor tics.

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How did having TS motivate you to start doing pageants? I just realized I had this built-in platform.

I wanted to educate others and show them that a person with Tourette’s can win a beauty pageant — that we’re not so different.

Does TS present unique challenges during pageants? I stutter in the interview room. But when I’m on stage, everything goes away. When I’m on stage I’m not any different than any of the other girls. I’m just having fun.

You were recently named a youth ambassador for the National Tourette Association of America.

What was that like? I spent two days getting trained in how to talk to people about Tourette’s.

The next day we went to Capitol

Hill and we spoke to members of Congress and senators. I also was awarded a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.

Before the conference, had you ever been around other kids with TS? I never knew anyone who had it. So, when I went there, it was a shock, like, wow, I’m not the only one. It was wonderful. If I needed to tic, or if I stuttered, no one judged me. I met a girl who does the Miss Maryland Outstanding Teen pageant system, and her platform is also Tourette syndrome awareness. We talk every day, and we’ve honestly become best friends.

What’s the ultimate goal in raising awareness? Once people get a better understanding of what

it’s really like, then maybe getting more funding will be easier.

We were able to get an extra $2 billion (from the federal government) for this fiscal year. That covers every neurological disorder — which is awesome — but only $4 million of that goes to Tourette’s research. It is estimated that one out of every 100 schoolchildren has Tourette’s or another tic disorder, so this is not very much money considering how many people are affected.

Have there been moments when you felt like giving up? People still pick on me. Honestly some days I wish I didn’t have this. But then I realize what all I’ve done and that I am educating others so they can understand. And that makes it all worth it. tþ

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hen Mary Ligon’s son, Daniel, returned home from his second tour in Iraq, she knew immediately that something was different. He was profoundly disturbed, exhibiting signs of post-traumatic stress syndrome and withdrawing from society. After losing her son to suicide in 2007, she became determined to use the tragedy to help others battling similar demons.

“When we got the call that we had lost Daniel, my heart just cried out to God, and I just thought, ‘God, you have to do something redemptive with this,’” Ligon reflects.

She envisioned creating a place where veterans could go to connect with others who had experienced the same circumstances and who longed for restoration.

“Daniel would tell me that he felt like there was no place to go where he could meet other veterans that had been in his boots,” Ligon shares.

“He would say to me, ‘How can I learn to live in America again, when half of me is dead in Iraq?’”

Ligon founded the Coffee Bunker in 2010 as a non-judgmental, caring environment that offered a place to build relationships with other veterans, as well as resources to battle the struggles of reintegration. The name was chosen by the first veterans to be part of the outreach.

“The name spoke to me of warmth and welcome, as in a nice hot mug of coffee, and of safety and refuge (a bunker),” Ligon says.

After meeting at a local church for a few years, the current space

After losing her veteran son, Daniel, to suicide, Mary Ligon founded the Coffee Bunker to create a safe place for veterans to connect and build relationships with other veterans. opened at 6365 E. 41st St. The home-like atmosphere includes cozy lounge areas, a business center with access to computers and printers, a pool table, a crafting area and a kitchen.

At the Coffee Bunker, veterans can receive assistance to find housing and jobs, legal support, childcare and more.

The Coffee Bunker, which also serves veterans’ families and active-duty military, provides food

and drinks at no charge. Doubleshot Coffee donates coffee beans monthly, and food is provided by several Tulsa-area bakeries and grocery stores and some local residents dubbed “The Cookie Ladies.”

“We didn’t want to just do a day or a parade to honor the veterans,” Ligon says. “They needed a place for themselves.

“People can come here at 11 a.m. and be here until 10 or 11 p.m. They can come every holiday; be cele-

brated and honored; and find meals, comfort, fellowship, camaraderie.”

The Coffee Bunker daily hosts approximately 55-75 veterans of all ages. Although Ligon is proud of the structured programs and resources it offers, she says that sometimes the best thing she and her staff can offer a hurting veteran is free — a hug.

“The key is that one-on-one time; just being available to listen,” she says. “There are people who come in here who haven’t been hugged in an awful long time.”

Terry “Tbone” Massey, a 64-year-old veteran and Coffee Bunker volunteer, says the Bunker renewed his sense of purpose.

“The Coffee Bunker is a place where you can feel that you belong,” he says. “The Bunker got me out of the house, where I just sat around and did nothing.”

Ligon’s vision for helping struggling veterans doesn’t stop at her single facility at East 41st Street and South Sheridan Road.

“I have always known that the Coffee Bunker was meant to spread,” she says. “The suicide rate is 22 per day for veterans nationwide. In the next 5-10 years, I would love to see an exponential rise in Coffee Bunker facilities, spreading through the whole nation.”

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THE WAY WE WERE

A peek into Tulsa’s past

Flower of the flock Downtown floral shop has been crafting masterpieces since 1905.

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hen Josephine DeHaven moved to Tulsa with her husband in 1905 to be part of the oil boom, she ended up founding a flower shop that would become a Tulsa business icon.

Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower Shop soon made a name for itself with Tulsa’s newly minted oil barons. Its proprietess not only sold the flowers, but also grew them — many locally at DeHaven’s Smilin’ Thru Farm near East 49th Street and South Harvard Avenue.

The shop had several locations, including a Miss Jackson’s store, before settling into its current location at 106 E. 15th St. in 1932.

During the 1920s, the wealthy in Tulsa loved to host elaborate parties, and Mrs. DeHaven’s supplied the flowers.

One of the more memorable events was the 1927 housewarming party for Philbrook, hosted by homeowners Waite and Genevieve Phillips. Mrs. DeHaven’s provided truckloads of fresh flowers — centerpieces and floral displays of yellow and talisman roses — which began arriving at dawn to complement a party that would last until the early hours of the next day, according to “Flowers by Mrs. DeHaven” by John Brooks Walton.

Tragically, DeHaven died in a 1944 automobile accident on her way to a floral convention. Longtime employee Trula Austin was astonished to learn DeHaven had left the shop to her. The shop thrived under Austin’s leadership for more than 30 years.

In 1952, Austin hired Homer “Art” Cowart, who eventually became the manager. One of his daughters, Trula Cowart Morey — named for her father’s boss — remembers him decorating the First National Bank downtown for Christmas. Each year, Cowart spent two days with a crew, 18

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including his daughters, getting the flowers just right.

“It was one of his proudest achievements,” says daughter Leslie Todd.

That attention to detail extended to other parts of the shop’s operation. Cowart’s daughters, including Terry Martin and Cathey Eastman, recall middle-of-the-night runs to the airport to pick up flowers for special occasions. They always had to rush back to get the blooms into the refrigerator, Morey says.

The Mrs. DeHaven’s staff decorated the store window for each holiday and hosted an Easter open house. The children visited the Easter bunny amidst a stunning display of flowers and eggs, while their parents enjoyed punch and petit fours.

Austin also hosted an annual Christmas gathering for former and current employees and their families, but the festivities had to wait until the week after New Year’s to allow time to finish up the Christmas flower displays.

“The shop would turn the Christmas tree into a New Year’s tree with white balloons,” Morey says.

After Austin’s death in 1978, Mrs. DeHaven’s continued to be part of many Tulsans’ celebrations.

In 2015, 24-year-old John “J.P.” Hewitt purchased the shop from Jerry Parkhurst, along with the adjoining Gadget Co., which sells outdoor-related equipment.

Hewitt plans to carry on Mrs. DeHaven’s legacy, while giving it a modern twist.

“I’m bringing a newer and younger vibe to both shops,” Hewitt says.

The one thing that won’t change is Mrs. DeHaven’s tradition of making the customer its No. 1 priority, he says.

“We can be that friendly face that they can count on for both the happy times and sad times,” Hewitt says. tþ

Courtesy Trula Cowart Morey

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ABOVE: Art and Jeanne Cowart, left, and daughter Leslie with Selma and Bill Johnson and their children at the 1949 Mrs. DeHaven’s staff Christmas party. BELOW: Derrick Black, Mrs. DeHaven’s lead floral designer, and current owner J.P. Hewitt bring a modern twist to the historic business.

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TulsaPeople.com VIDEO See Sprague’s leatherworking skills in action.

Curtis Sprague sews a gun holster in his garage workshop. He taught himself how to carve and stamp leather by watching YouTube videos.

Accidental artisan Curtis Sprague began leatherwork out of necessity for his job.

by JUDY LANGDON

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hen Broken Arrow resident Curtis Sprague began flying domestic and international missions for the Federal Air Marshal Service shortly after 9/11, he needed a very specific holster for his weapons.

Since he couldn’t find one available commercially, he made one out of leather.

“I needed a specific type of holster suitable for working in a unique aircraft environment,” and the holster took care of the problem, he says. He still has the prototype.

“It looks like I made it with my foot, but it was functional,” he says with a grin.

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made it.’ Then they all wanted one.”

After perfecting the leatherwork process, he made approximately 100 holsters for his comrades.

This middle-aged tough guy and father of three is not your typical artisan, but he is certainly no novice.

Before his law enforcement career began, the McAlester native studied graphic design at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee. But after graduation, while working in his chosen field, he decided “making a living at art took a lot of fun out of the process.”

He eventually spent 10 years on the Broken Arrow police force and SWAT team. During that time, Sprague had a few brushes with fame: His prior experience scored

him a movie role as an ATF sniper in a raid scene of the 1993 documentary “In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco.” He also had small parts in NBC’s “The Chase,” the reincarnated TV drama “Dallas” and a few episodes of “Good Christian Belles.” That was the extent of his acting career, he says.

For the past five years, Sprague has been employed by Tactical Electronics in Broken Arrow as its West Coast representative and aviation expert. His customers are elite military and law enforcement special operations units.

Always fascinated by helicopters, he formerly made real estate videos by attaching video cameras to remote control helicopters, just as the now-popular drones were first coming on the scene.

He now demonstrates drones at trade shows and teaches a personal safety/firearm course for civilians, “The Invincible Mind.”

“It teaches you how to prepare yourself for a potentially violent situation, regardless of whether you carry a weapon,” he says.

Despite his busy career, Sprague maintains time for his leatherwork business that has seemingly taken off in his home garage workshop.

He taught himself leather working by researching the craft online, including “watching a lot of YouTube videos.” He uses a leather-sewing machine and various tools and keeps an inventory of about 200 rolls of leather.

“It’s an expensive hobby,” he says.

So far, Sprague has made bags, belts — which are especially designed for his conceal/carry customers — and purses. It takes him about four hours to make a belt, he says. He also does custom pieces, like Christmas stockings.

Most of Sprague’s work is intricate Western stamping and carving, but he also produces other styles.

“I ask my customers to send me some examples of products they like and to identify exactly what they like most” about each piece, he says. Then, he sketches a design incorporating all of the elements.

“The customer approves it before it’s created,” he says.

He would love to learn how to make boots and saddles (he grew up around horses), but he doesn’t have time now. At the time of this interview, he said he had a 12week backlog of orders.

All proof that necessity is not only the mother of invention, but also sometimes leads to finding one’s creative calling. tþ To see examples of Sprague’s leatherwork, go to www.facebook. com/curtis.sprague.9.

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Getting to know Tulsa’s top athletes and coaches

Ali Adibi, left, is head coach of the FC Tulsa Spirit. He and his wife, Michelle, have two children, including a son who practices law in Tulsa.

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li Adibi is a veteran of all phases of the game of soccer, whether playing or coaching college, playing on the international scene, coaching a professional men’s team or currently coaching FC Tulsa Spirit, a high-level women’s amateur team.

He even has his pulse on the burgeoning retail business of soccer equipment and gear as part-owner and operator of Soccer USA, the largest soccer store in Oklahoma. He recently sold his part of the business in Oklahoma City but still owns the Tulsa location.

Adibi excelled in soccer in his native Iran and at age 17 was selected to play on the Iranian Under-20 National team for three years. His memories include traveling to many locales, including Japan, China, Korea, Greece, Germany and France.

“In one of our last games in Europe, we played against Crystal Palace, a well-known premier team in England, and I injured my left foot,” Adibi says. “Being a left-footed player, they told me I wouldn’t be able to use my left foot much. For four months, I spent five to six hours a day just kicking and working with my right foot. It was hard work, but at the end of the four months, no one could believe that I wasn’t right-footed.”

After playing for eight years in the Premier League in Iran, he came to the United States in 1978. He eventually landed in Bethany, Oklahoma, when he earned a full soccer scholarship to Southern Nazarene University.

After a successful collegiate career, Adibi coached one year at Southern Nazarene before moving to upstate New York, where he coached for two years at Cornell University and three years at Elmira University.

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Kicking it the divisional playoffs in 1993 and 1994. In 1994, he was named Coach of the Year in the United States Interregional Soccer League.

“We brought some college players in from Chicago and New York,” he recalls. “We were always among the top two or three teams in the league.”

Eight years ago, the Women’s Premier Soccer League formed and became the largest women’s soccer league in the world.

FC Tulsa Spirit was born, and Adibi was been at the helm ever since.

The Spirit team members range in age from 17-35, and about 95 percent were collegiate players, according to Adibi. Players, who are from all over the world, do not get paid but are provided housing.

“We have had girls from Japan, Jamaica and Brazil,” Adibi says. “We are even looking at a girl from Norway for this season.”

The Tulsa Spirit’s regular season consists of 14 games from late May through the end of July.

Home games are played on the Oral Roberts University campus. Teams in the Spirit’s division are from Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas.

Adibi makes some interesting observations about his coaching experiences.

“The American kids are very coachable,” he says. “Where I come from, kids resent everything. I think it’s the culture. Here, the kids are very coachable. They want to learn and improve.

I think in another 10 years, the U.S. will have one of the top teams in the world.”

As for whether Tulsa — which also is home to the new Roughnecks FC pro team and the Athletics amateur team — is becoming a soccer city, Adibi says it has long held the title.

“Tulsa has always been a soccer town,” he says. “I think both teams are a big help for our young generation of soccer players.” tþ

ewView Oklahoma is the state’s largest nonprofit to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients with “low vision,” or vision that cannot be corrected with glasses, medication or surgery.

The organization’s Tulsa Low Vision Center offers licensed occupational therapy services, certified orientation and mobility training and assistive technology training for the blind and visually impaired.

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Residents in Tulsa and surrounding counties have low vision.

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Is the year NewView Oklahoma was founded to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to achieve their maximum level of independence through employment, rehabilitation and community outreach.

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Is the year the nonprofit opened its Tulsa Low Vision Center at 5986 S. Yale Ave., in partnership the Northeastern State University Lesley L. Walls Vision Center.

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Campers attend NewView Oklahoma’s two OWL (Oklahomans Without Limits) Camps each summer. Camp activities are designed to encourage collaboration and improve confidence and independence, while challenging societal and self-imposed limits.

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-Year-olds who are blind or visually impaired will attend the Tulsa OWL Camp from June 1216 at Grand Lake and Rogers State University. An Oklahoma City OWL Camp for younger children is planned for July.

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Is the date of NewView Oklahoma’s Kendra Scott fundraiser in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. From 5-7 p.m., 20 percent of sales at the Tulsa jewelry store (1842 Utica Square) will benefit the nonprofit. tþ

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Catching up with former newsmakers

Man on a mission Saving souls is a Buskirk family tradition.

by DAVID HARPER

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t 82, the Rev. James Buskirk is officially retired, but the former senior minister at First United Methodist Church is helping the next generation of church leaders.

At his son Chris’ church, Abiding Harvest United Methodist Church in Broken Arrow, Buskirk helps mentor those considering ministry as a career. He describes the call to ministry as “a feeling of sunshine on your back.”

However, Buskirk, himself the son of a pastor, had no plans for a life in the ministry.

Growing up in rural Mississippi, he considered careers in medicine and the oil industry before a philosophy course at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, required him to write his beliefs down on a single sheet of paper.

With his credo in place, Buskirk quickly was on the same path as his father despite their different preaching styles.

His dad believed he literally heard the voice of God and would prepare for sermons by the seat of his pants. By contrast, young James meticulously studied and outlined his sermons.

In his early years behind the pulpit, Buskirk met a young woman named Nancy who played the piano at a church where he was preaching. She would end up becoming his wife of 63 years.

Living in Georgia, the young couple was happy, but life had its challenges on Buskirk’s annual salary of $2,000 a year. “‘I don’t know how you kids are living on what we’re paying you,’” Buskirk recalls a church member telling him in the late 1950s.

The retired Rev. James Buskirk, left, greets a congregant at Abiding Harvest United Methodist Church in Broken Arrow. Buskirk’s son, Chris, center, is the church’s head pastor.

The couple eventually moved back to Mississippi in the 1960s to be near their aging parents. The Buskirks became more financially stable and started a family.

However, a serious eye condition soon threatened Buskirk’s sight. He was told he might become blind within six months. He credits a combination of medicine and prayer for halting the condition and allowing him to continue his ministry.

Back in Georgia, Buskirk served from 1972-76 as the first pro-

fessor of the Arthur J. Moore Chair of Evangelism at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Then he came to Tulsa at the behest of Oral Roberts.

Roberts was determined to establish a multi-denominational school of theology at ORU and was equally determined that Buskirk should be its leader.

“He wanted me to be the dean, and I had only been teaching for four years at Candler,” Buskirk recalls of his initial reluctance. “He

called me every month to see what I was thinking.”

Roberts’ persistence paid off, and Buskirk moved to Tulsa. He stayed at ORU for eight years, but he says Roberts’ decision to use financial resources for the university’s medical school instead of a promised theological Ph.D. program prompted his decision to leave. At the same time, the bishop of FUMC Tulsa asked Buskirk to lead the church.

Buskirk and Roberts, who died in 2009, remained friends in the years that followed, when Buskirk served at FUMC. Under his leadership, its mission program exceeded $250,000 yearly and attracted more than 200 laypeople to short-term missions each year, with more than 3,300 church volunteers participating in community ministries and the mission field each week.

When Buskirk joined the church in 1984, it had about 5,300 members. Membership reached 8,0009,000 by the time he retired in 2000.

Seeing his son lead a congregation is “thrilling beyond belief,” Buskirk says. “He’s a superb preacher and it’s a thrill that’s new every Sunday morning.”

It appears the Buskirk name will be synonymous with the Lord’s work for many years to come. tþ

David Harper has been a member of the Tulsa-area media for more than 20 years. A Virginia native, he has two degrees from the University of Tulsa, including a law degree.

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am particularly interested in actress Jennifer Jones. That’s because she is from Tulsa.

That’s why I read the new book “West of Eden” by Jean Stein. I was in the mood for some lowbrow entertainment and hoped for some dishy gossip. I got more than I bargained for.

My favorite part of any biography is how someone got from here to there. The rest of the story is, “And then …” The rest of the story is usually exultant peaks and jaw-dropping valleys. If everyone is lucky, the story ends on a happy peak.

Jones, whose story is not so happy, is one of five larger-than-life individuals profiled in Stein’s book.

Growing up in Tulsa, Jones was Phylis Isley, a graduate of Monte Cassino and the only child of Philip and Mae Isley, who raised her to be a princess. Her father was in the entertainment business: tent and burlesque shows, the traveling circus and movie theaters. He rode in a Packard driven by a uniformed chauffeur.

And then, Phylis went to New York to study acting, where she met actor Robert Walker (best

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known for his later screen performance in “Strangers on a Train”).

They married and had two sons.

And then, she met producer David O. Selznick, who put both actors under contract, although she was his main interest. The Walker family moved from a rat-infested Greenwich Village apartment to Bel Air in Los Angeles.

Selznick became Phylis Walker’s Pygmalion and transformed a shy, insecure young woman into a movie star and a great beauty. He had her name changed to Jennifer (exotic at the time) Jones (an All-American name).

In 1943, he loaned her to 20th Century Fox to star in “The Song of Bernadette,” the story of a simple young French girl who sees visions of the Virgin Mary. She won the Academy Award for best actress.

The following year, a statue of her as Bernadette (who was canonized in 1933) was erected on the Monte Cassino campus. When she made her next picture, “Duel in the Sun,” crawling lustfully in the dust toward Gregory Peck, the statue was removed. That’s the story I heard, but

while prowling around the school’s campus, I found the statue.

Phylis and Selznick divorced their spouses and married one another in 1949. And then, her personal life went to hell, but it took decades to do so. She made popular films such as “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” with William Holden, “Tender is the Night” with Jason Robards and “Portrait of Jenny” with Joseph Cotten. Off screen, she made suicide threats and perhaps attempted suicide. Friends said she was not a successful wife or mother to her three children. Her acting skills turned out to be neither all she nor Selznick hoped for. Her career waned.

After he died, she remarried and her focus shifted to herself — her beauty and her insecurity. She saw the same therapist for 35 years, for a two-hour session at least three times a week. Every day — sometimes twice a day — a stylist came to her house to do her hair and makeup. It took four hours. Even hiking up a canyon to visit her son living in a tent, she wore a Halston dress, Hermès scarf and Gucci shoes.

She held elaborate dinner parties at which she appeared three times in different gowns. She went to bed in full makeup, concerned she might be taken to the hospital in the night and be photographed.

One friend said she had a “divine madness” and “being her friend was like being friends with a unicorn.” Her last years were spent in a wheelchair and lost in dementia.

She died in 2009.

And that’s how I learned more than I bargained for. Jones’ story is far more than juicy gossip. It is the sad story of a young hometown girl who longed to be an actress.

Instead, she became famous for her beauty. It is the story of a fragile soul’s fierce battle with the baubles and bric-a-brac of life. It is a reminder for me to look at all people with more kindness. tþ

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

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TTCU CEO Tim Lyons presents a check to Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Deborah Gist.

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Fry & Elder, which was named to the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms List the past three years, announced Aaron D. Bundy is now the firm’s fourth partner.

Considered a rising star in the Tulsa legal community, Bundy, age 35, made partner in less than two years with the firm. He already had acquired the highly sought-after AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® and garnered Super Lawyers® Rising Star accolades before joining attorneys Robert G. “Hap” Fry Jr., James R. Elder and M. Shane Henry as partners at Fry & Elder.

“Aaron has only been with us since April 2014,” Fry says.

“For him to make partner in this short a period of time speaks volumes to his talent, work ethic and commitment to this firm.

Very few attorneys would be

able to achieve what Aaron has done this early in his career.”

Fry & Elder has long been synonymous with legal excellence in Oklahoma family law, but the firm has expanded its breadth of services to include criminal law, immigration, personal injury law and probates. Bundy has had much to do with this shift, as have Henry and Lorena Rivas, who also is regarded as an up-and-coming Tulsa trial lawyer.

The firm moved to its current downtown Tulsa office at 1603 S. Main St. this past October to better meet the needs of its growing staff, which includes eight attorneys. The state-ofthe-art 5,200 square-foot facility has 13 offices, two large conference rooms and an oversized kitchen area.

For more information on Fry & Elder, visit www.fryelder.com or call 918-585-1107.

Choregus Productions announced its 2016-17 season will launch on July 30 with the first performance in the Summer Heat International Dance Festival. The new festival includes seven performances in eight days and features dance troupes from France/Algeria, Israel and the United States.

“Summer Heat will allow Choregus to present international and domestic companies touring the U.S.A. for other festivals, including Jacob’s Pillow and the American Dance Festival,” says Choregus Productions Executive Director Ken Tracy.

“Compagnie Hervé KOUBI, a French company with Algerian dancers, opens the Tulsa festival before going to Jacob’s Pillow for a week of performances.”

Others represented in the festival include L-E-V from Israel, and Koresh Dance Co., BODYTRAFFIC and 10 Hairy Legs from the U.S. There will be two performances of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” suitable for audiences over the age of 5.

Tickets go on sale June 1 at 918-688-6112. Individual performance tickets are also available at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 918-596-7111 and www.myticketoffice.com. More information can be found at www.choregus.org

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VETERINARIAN Q: Please explain feline heartworm disease.

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Dr. Mark Shackelford 15th Street Veterinary Group 6231 E. 15th St. • Tulsa, OK 74112 918-835-2336 • www.15thstreetvet.vetsuite.com

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Q: I have Series EE savings bonds. When and how may I redeem them?

A: Ultherapy is considered to be the industrys’ “gold standard” for treating laxity in the skin of the face, neck and chest. Ultherapy is the only noninvasive procedure approved by the FDA to tone, tighten and lift skin. No other procedure can do what Ultherapy does. To find out if this procedure can help you feel more confident in your skin this summer, call the BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center at 918-872-9999 to schedule your complimentary consultation.

A: You may redeem the bonds after they are 12 months old. If you redeem an EE bond before it is five years old, you will lose the last three months of interest. EE bonds earn interest for 30 years if you don’t redeem the bonds before they mature. You can cash paper EE bonds at many local financial institutions. Contact the bank beforehand for details on redemption. You may also cash paper bonds by mailing them to Treasury Retail Securities Site, P.O. Box 214, Minneapolis, MN 55480-0214.

Malissa Spacek and Dr. James Campbell BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center 500 S. Elm Place • Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-872-9999 • www.baweightspa.com

J. Harvie Roe, CFP, President AmeriTrust Investment Advisors, Inc. 4506 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74135 hroe@amerad.com • 918-610-8080

GENERAL DENTISTRY

WILLS AND TRUSTS

Q: Why do my gums bleed when I brush and floss?

A: The biggest cause of bleeding gums is plaque buildup along the gum line. When you don’t remove plaque in a timely manner, it hardens into tartar, a calcified material that continues to irritate the gums. This causes gums to bleed and can progress into more advanced forms of gum disease. Brushing teeth and tongue twice daily, flossing daily (even if gums bleed) and scheduling regular dental checkups is the best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

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

Q: Do I need a Gun Trust?

A: If you own NFA weapons or plan to own items such as silencers or weapons other than standard shotguns, rifles or handguns in the near future, a Gun Trust is highly recommended. Gun Trusts are specially designed trusts that allow you to use, transport and ultimately distribute weapons in a fashion that protects you and your estate from accidental felonies. If you are a Second Amendment enthusiast, please contact us for more information about Gun Trusts.

Karen L. Carmichael The Law Office of Karen L. Carmichael 918-493-4939 • 2727 E. 21st St., Ste. 402 www.tulsawillsandtrusts.com TulsaPeople.com

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A PARK GROWS IN TULSA A GATHERING PLACE – PART 10

Williams is committed to A Gathering Place despite an uncertain future in Tulsa.

by MORGAN PHILLIPS

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Making good THE ELEMENT: LODGE

The lodge is one of two buildings that will provide multi-use spaces for visitors of all ages. The glass and stone building will hold restrooms, a walk-up restaurant with terraced seating, an ice cream shop, a coffee shop, a rental location for park equipment and indoor/outdoor fireplaces with sitting areas.

The lobby will offer visitor information, while the great room will be a gathering space for public and private functions. The solarium will have a board table for meetings with views of the stone terraces and shade trees just outside.

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for Williams. The proposed transaction with Energy Transfer Equity LP was still pending at press time, and it was unknown what affect it might have on Williams’ Tulsa workforce.

What remains the same is Williams’ commitment to A Gathering Place and the city of Tulsa, says President and CEO Alan Armstrong. He says Williams’ investment in the park mirrors other community investments during the company’s 100year history in Tulsa, including myriad downtown development projects since the 1970s.

“From a historical perspective, people have seen us remain committed to our community in whatever ways we could be, even in downturns,” Armstrong says. “We follow through on our obligations. We have a proven track record to be able to help through the lean times, as well.”

He expects the park to have an effect similar to Williams’ other projects such as the Tulsa Performing Arts Center and the BOK Tower.

“A Gathering Place will be a game-changer,” Armstrong says. “Having a park of that scale will attract a lot of people and be an economic driver.” tþ

Renderings courtesy Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

Williams Cos. President and CEO Alan Armstrong.

SITE PROGRESS THIS MONTH Continue work on concrete and steel for ONEOK Boathouse and Williams Cos. Lodge.

Complete underground maintenance building walls and begin pouring its shored deck.

Continue work on plumbing, vaults and piers for Water Mountain and Mist Mountain.

Continue work on land bridge precast arches and begin headwall construction.

Continue north and south bumpout construction, including armoring of the shoreline (pending reduced Keystone Dam water releases).

Continue work on stabilization of the slopes throughout the elevation changes of the park, including the pond.

The lodge’s large windows will offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Continue work on underground utilities and site stormwater system.

Begin playground foundations.

Begin work on site pedestrian bridges.

City of Tulsa to continue work on two major stormwater projects on north and east sides of site.

City of Tulsa to continue upgrading water and sewer lines on west side of Riverside Drive.

City of Tulsa to continue reconstruction of Riverside Drive on north end of site.

Editor’s note: Construction plans subject to change.

For more information, visit www.agatheringplacefortulsa.com.

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In focus More than photography connected the father-and-son team of Bob and John McCormack.

by RACHEL WEAVER SMITH

John McCormack followed in his father’s footsteps and became a photographer. The father and son captured thousands of Tulsa memories through photographs.

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Bob and Betty McCormack on their wedding day in Lathrop, Missouri, in 1940.

The father-and-son team worked together for decades.

John McCormack with John Wayne and Jan Prather.

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JOHN MCCORMACK     , longtime Tulsa photographer Bob McCormack, with enormous pride. His eyes fi ll with warmth, and sometimes tears, as he recounts stories of their lives. Together the pair captured thousands of memories of Tulsa families, including more than 5,000 weddings.

“I get emotional, but it’s because he was a great guy,” says John, who followed in his father’s livelihood and longtime Tulsa business, Bob McCormack Studio.

Since Bob’s death 13 years ago, John has a few things left of the man with whom much of his life has been so closely intertwined: his own personal memories and an untold number of images from his father’s enormous body of work.

Early on It was a fortuitous day in August 1935 when 21-year-old Bob McCormack of Lathrop, Missouri, stepped off the train in Tulsa.

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Bob McCormack outside the McFarlin mansion, home to Bob McCormack Studio from 1969-2008.

He left the station and went to a crowded Tracy Park, at East 11th Street and South Peoria Avenue, where he spent the night because he had nowhere else to go. The next day, he met Publisher Eugene Lorton at the Tulsa World and discussed his photography skills, which he had learned from his neighbor, a federal judge.

Lorton hired Bob on the spot and sent him on assignment to Oologah and Claremore to photograph Will Rogers’ family, friends and local residents, who had gathered to mourn Rogers’ tragic death earlier that day in Alaska.

Bob moved into Tulsa’s downtown YMCA while his fiancée Betty waited back home in Lathrop. The tight conditions of the Great Depression made for a long, seven-year engagement for the couple before their marriage in 1940.

After spending seven years at the Tulsa World, Bob became the chief photographer at Douglas Aircraft Co. during World War II. He then opened his own studio, which John continues to operate today.

John has fond memories of his father’s photography work. While Bob was with the Tulsa World, he sometimes took Betty, John and daughter Nancy on assignments.

Bob and Betty once met then-rising star Lucille Ball, who took a picture with Betty. She and Bob unknowingly destroyed the negative because Betty didn’t like how she looked.

“Don’t you think I’d love to have that picture today?” John asks.

Another time, John recalls going to the old Tulsa airport with his dad and a friend, Jan Prather, to photograph screen legend John Wayne, who was in town raising money for his fi lm “The Alamo.” After the assignment, Bob snapped a personal photo of his son with Wayne.

“I can still remember John Wayne pushing his hat up,” John says. “He had just clicked his lighter and lit a cigarette. He put his arms around both

myself and my friend with a big old smile. That’s a cherished memory that I have. My dad wanted to make sure I was included.”

As passionate as Bob was about the business, he was just as passionate about Betty, his children and his faith.

“My mother and dad partied hard, they worked hard and they prayed hard — there was not a moment wasted,” John says.

Betty worked at the photography studio as the salesperson, accountant, PR person, you name it.

John remembers eating out frequently with the whole family — despite his mother being an excellent cook, she was often so busy with work at the studio she preferred to go out.

Bob used every opportunity to help the business thrive. In addition to photography, he also made billboards and murals in a warehouse on the property of his fi rst studio at 1722 S. Boston Ave. Just as committed to his children as his work, Bob also built a high-jump sand pit for John at their home and studio to encourage physical fitness in his kids. John later discovered a photo of his dad high-jumping in high school.

He remembers going into his father’s dark room as a pajama-clad boy to kiss Dad goodnight.

“Even in the midst of all the work, he was always trying to look out for his little boy,” John says. “My father lived his entire life with 100 percent mind, body and soul. He used his imagination and his reason like so many people of that era. They took their imagination and their reason and lived life abundantly.”

Although photography was the family business, John earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas with plans to become a dentist. While home on spring break in 1969, Bob and Betty announced they were moving their studio to the McFarlin mansion at 1610 S. Carson Ave.

Photos courtesy John McCormack and TulsaPeople archives

Bob McCormack and just some of the hundreds of cameras in his collection.

When he graduated from KU in 1972, John moved into the mansion’s third floor. He began applying to dental school and helping with the family business. Until then, his dad had never shown him how to use a camera, nor had John asked.

But as he assisted his dad, John discovered he enjoyed photography and began doing it full time.

He lived in the mansion for seven years, the headquarters of Bob McCormack Studio until 2008.

“I’m so glad I lived there because eight years later, my mother died prematurely, so I spent the last years of her life right there,” John says.

When Betty died in 1980, the McCormacks were married for 40 years.

Together, father and son created their own adventure. The spring following Betty’s death they headed to Hot Springs, Arkansas, which Bob and Betty had visited frequently. The drive took about 10 hours instead of the usual four and a half because Bob had to stop at every intriguing site for a photo opportunity.

“Dad never went anywhere without his camera,” John says. “If he saw something that interested him, he’d say, ‘Pull over.’”

And “Pull over” didn’t mean Bob just rolled down the window; he got out of the car and looked at the subject from every angle.

“He fi nally found what he was looking for and captured it,” John says. “The images he created were long-lasting and were done with love and with great care.”

After Betty died, the father and son lunched frequently around town at places that are now long gone — the Pancake Place, Deli 2000 and Duff y’s at East 21st Street and South Boulder Avenue.

“My dad was a slow eater,” says John, remembering how important their faceto-face conversations were to him. He laments how between ubiquitous televisions and smartphones, those connections are becoming rarer.

At 76, widower Bob married another woman named Betty (Knarr), who was a friend of John’s mother. John remembers fi nding a photo on the new couple’s wedding day of the two Bettys together, holding hands and laughing.

“At that very moment, I said, ‘Th anks be to God,’ because my dad did not live alone the rest of his life.”

Bob McCormack died in 2003 still doing what he loved. He was in the studio days before his death, John says.

“I knew that the images were all important and historically important,” John says. “It’s really a family album showing every aspect of what went on here in Tulsa from 1935 through now.”

John fi rst approached the University of Tulsa in April 2008, followed by other local nonprofits, and awaited a response. Moving day was quickly approaching. He had six weeks and no home for the collection. He recalls leaving his house and feeling called to come back inside.

“I did something I’ve never done (at home) before,” John says. “I had been trying by myself to take care of it. In that moment, I got down on my Archiving Tulsa knees and said, ‘Oh, dear God, please help me. I need your vision, wisdom and insight, and I need Bob served as an archivist of Tulsa and it this very day.’”

Oklahoma.

Th at was at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., the studio phone “(Dad and Mother) were very involved in his rang. John was in the dark room and grabbed it passion for creating images, sustaining this city after a few rings. It was TU with the news the uniand its culture,” John says. “He loved Tulsa and versity had decided to take the McCormack colTulsa loved him back.” lection. It is now housed in a climate-controlled In April 2008, John signed papers with the inbuilding for special collections. tent to sell McFarlin Mansion, and he needed to It took six men three and a half days to box up fi nd an organization to take Bob’s immense collecBob McCormack’s fi lm, photos and 500 cameras. tion, which was stored in the home.

It required a 52-foot truck. The collection weighed 18 tons.

The sweet relief of knowing the collection had a new home meant everything to John.

“I get down on my knees every morning now, and I say thank you,” he says.

John reflects frequently on his life with his family, and especially his father.

“I’m so fortunate to have been so loved,” says John, who has been married to his wife, Diane, for 35 years, and has Bob McCormack’s rendition his own children and now grandchildren. of the first freighter “The common thread is love.” tþ into Tulsa.

Bob McCormack was known for his portraits, including this one of an oilfield worker.

Bob McCormack photographed high fashion photography, too, like this Magazine Tulsa cover.

Bob McCormack photographed for TulsaPeople Magazine, including this May 1990 cover featuring David White and Clare Seidenbach.

Bob McCormack took the offical image of Miss Oklahoma until he died in 2003.

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Brew T U L S A’ S

S C E N E As craft breweries continue to grow across the country, local brewmasters are committed to bringing Tulsans into the fold.

BY NELLIE KELLY

TULSA’S CRAFT BREWERS ARE ON A MISSION: bringing more beer lovers into the craft beer fold and introducing Tulsans to hops, flavors and colors they’ll never get in a Budweiser.

They are following a nationwide surge of craft breweries.

In 2012, the Brewers Association reported about 2,400 craft breweries in the United States. By 2015, that number grew to 4,200 small and independent breweries.

Oklahoma now has more than a dozen, according to the Brewers Association. A handful are housed in Tulsa.

With all the breweries, though, craft beer still accounts for only about 12 percent of the U.S. beer market. However, it is more akin to the beer early Americans drank.

Why are the vast majority of today’s commercial beers sweet and yellow? Blame Prohibition and soda pop, says Wes Alexander, who teaches a course called “Introduction to Malted Beverages” at Oklahoma State University and also works at Marshall Brewing Co. From 1920-1933, alcohol was illegal, so soda pop became the most popular drink in America.

Once brewers began producing beers again in the 1930s, the traditional European ales and lagers were no longer appealing to American taste buds, Alexander says.

That’s when commercial beers became sweet, light and highly fizzy, just like soda pop, he says.

Now that craft brews are catching on, brewers face the challenge of educating consumers and teaching them to appreciate stronger flavors.

“It’s an opportunity for us all to convert more craft drinkers,” Alexander says.

DEAD ARMADILLO BREWER REC: Dead Armadillo’s Amber Ale is by far its most popular brew as the brewery sells at least five times more of it than its other two beers combined.

It appeals to a wide variety of tastes because of its notes of caramel sweetness and a slightly bitter taste from the hops, Phillips says, describing it as medium-bodied with a clean, easy finish. The head on the beer is slightly off-white and laces down the glass throughout the drinking experience.

The secret is London ale yeast, which provides depth, complexity and fruitiness, Phillips says.

“We make beer that we like,” Phillips says, “but of course, we want to make beers that others like, too. We try to strike a balance between obscure and complicated but still enjoyable to drink.”

Tony Peck was in Chanute, Kansas, to help his family clean out an old shed.

As he was moving some lumber, between two pieces of wood, he discovered a perfectly preserved dead armadillo. He joked about what a funny name that would be for his planned brewery, and he added Dead Armadillo to a page-long list of names he was considering.

A few weeks later, Dead Armadillo emerged as the winning name.

Peck, who is the brewery’s co-owner and managing partner, says the company started as a contract brewer in an Oklahoma City facility. In November 2014, it began renovations at East Fourth Street and South Madison Avenue, in a 7,000-square-foot former garage in what used to be the Fourth Street Auto building.

By September 2015, the facility brewed its first batches.

Peck still has a “day job” as a database programmer for Midstates Petroleum. One of two full-time employees is Director of Operations Todd Phillips, who handles marketing, daily operations and the taproom.

No doubt about it, most fans of Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing are humans, but the brewery even has a following of four-legged fans: Rex Koelsch’s 25 head of dairy cattle that live on Tulsa’s west side. Every week or so, Koelsch picks up 700-800 pounds of spent grain, which is the wet grain left after the sugar is removed on its way to becoming beer. The cows, Koelsch says, love eating the grain and drinking the water, which provides them with extra protein.

Nothing, it seems, goes to waste in a local brewery.

Dead Armadillo produces three year-round varieties and has created three special releases to date.

Keep an eye on www.dabrewery.com for information about hours for the taproom at 1002 E. Fourth St.

TODD PHILLIPS

TONY PECK

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THE WILLOWS FAMILY ALES

Beer on the books HEATH GLOVER

Owner and brewmaster Heath Glover loves to make beers that he describes as crazy and wild.

He uses Brettanomyces, a wild cousin of traditional brewers’ yeast. It can produce unpredictable fermentations, and most brewers avoid it for fear it will take over the tanks and change their traditional recipes.

But not Glover.

“We tend to brew on the fringe,” he says. “If you’d try rattlesnake jerky, that’s where we’re at.”

When he started brewing, he worked closely with Chase Healey at Prairie Artisan Ales and produced 60-100 barrels a year.

Unfortunately for Oklahoma, Glover is moving production this year to a facility in Wisconsin, where he plans to produce about 1,000 barrels annually and where the brews will be canned instead of bottled. Cans are lighter, which reduces transportation costs; allow in no light or air; and can be taken to places like the beach, where glass bottles might not be allowed, Glover says.

But the main reason he’s moving, besides a significant increase in production volume, is that most brewers don’t want to work with Brettanomyces, fearing other brews will become contaminated and their taste affected.

The Wisconsin company, Glover says, was willing to take on the wild yeast and the canning process. He hopes to open a smaller facility in Tulsa in the future.

Whatever bottles of The Willows Family Ales remain will continue to be sold at local bars and liquor stores, and will be replaced with the new cans this summer, Glover says.

To keep up with Willows news, stay tuned to the company’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thewillowsbeer.

BREWER REC: Because of the company’s very small output, inventory moves quickly and unpredictably. Beer drinkers have to be willing to try whatever is left at the liquor store. “Whatever they can find in the wild is the best way to approach it,” Glover says.

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OKLAHOMANS ARE A STEP CLOSER to having a say in modernizing the state’s alcohol laws.

If Senate Joint Resolution 68 passes the Legislature, Oklahomans could vote this November to change the bulk of the state’s alcohol laws.

Oklahoma is one of five states that sells beer and malt beverages comprised of no more than 3.2 percent alcohol by weight. This low-point beer is currently sold refrigerated in grocery and convenience stores. Stronger beer, wine and liquor can only be sold in liquor stores at room temperature.

Oklahoma’s laws also prevent breweries from serving their strong beer on their own premises, instead forcing them to sell lowpoint varieties in their taprooms and sending strong beer to distributors to be sold in bars and liquor stores.

The League of Oklahomans for Change in Alcohol Laws, usually called the LOCAL movement, says breweries should be allowed to sell their strong beer varieties in their own taprooms, just as wineries are allowed to sell wines on their premises. Wineries successfully lobbied for policy changes back in the early 2000s, so now it’s beer’s turn.

LOCAL also supports a brewery’s right to self-distribute its own product, the ability for liquor stores and breweries to sell cold beer and the sale of strong beers at convenience stores and groceries, says LOCAL’s Oklahoma City representative Sean McCanne.

“We want to see craft beer flourish in the state,” McCanne says.

If the law seems confusing, it is —— even for the professionals who brew beer every day.

“In Oklahoma, it’s almost impossible to understand,” says Marshall Brewing Co.’s Wes Alexander. “Would you tell a bakery they couldn’t sell their own

bread? That a customer couldn’t buy a fresh baguette?”

The Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma opposes portions of SJR 68.

The association supports a brewery’s right to sell its own single-strength products on premises, just like wineries do. However, the association’s president, Bryan Kerr, says SJR 68 would be a safety hazard because people under the age of 21 could stock, sell, buy or steal strong beers or wine in convenience stores. Of course, buying or stealing any beer underage is a crime. However, members support allowing strong beer at all outlets and are in favor of a limited grocery store rollout of wine licenses, but want to increase supervision and put other measures in place.

Additionally, Kerr estimates that if SJR 68 passes as written, 300 of the state’s 680 liquor stores would go out of business.

This estimate is based on the number of liquor stores per capita in Texas, which has similar laws to those outlined in SJR 68.

The measure would allow liquor stores to sell ice, limes, corkscrews and other accessories currently not allowed at liquor stores; however, the addition of these products would not make up for the lost beer and wine sales due to competition with grocery and convenience stores, Kerr says. In late April, SJR 68 passed the Oklahoma House and was in conference committee as of press time.

If the measure passes the full House and Senate, it will go to the governor for her signature. Then, since the measure, if approved, would change the state’s constitution, the question would be voted on in November.

In case the measure fails, two initiative petitions seeking modernization could be circulated as backups before the November election. One of those, which was promoted by the Retail Liquor Association, was struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in May. Another petition by Oklahomans for Consumer Freedom is still alive.

“We want to keep everyone at the table,” McCanne says. “Compromises will have to be made, but we want to see everyone get what they want.”

PRAIRIE ARTISAN ALES BREWER REC: Morrison says Prairie Vous Francais, a light table beer, is a solid gateway beer for wine drinkers or those accustomed to commercial beers. It is crisp and not overly hopped.

Rather than having carbonation added by a machine, the beer is bottle-conditioned, which means that the bubbles come from a secondary fermentation that occurs in the bottle.

The Prairie Vous Francais is available in 24-ounce bottles at Whole Foods Market, at the west Tulsa brewery and at the brewpub.

If you’re looking to try lots of different beers, Prairie Artisan Ales is the brand for you.

Brothers Chase and Colin Healey started with a simple farmhouse ale that grew into a line of four year-round beers plus at least one new beer every month.

“When it’s gone, we move on to something new,” says Wes Morrison, the company’s sales director. “Part of the popularity of our brand is that you always have something new to look forward to.”

In the company’s three and a half years, it has spread to 25 states, with about 10,000 barrels per year produced primarily at the Krebs Brewing Co. in Krebs, Oklahoma, with a smaller facility in west Tulsa.

The Tulsa facility at 1803 S. 49th W. Ave. has a taproom open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. In May the company also opened a beer hall, Prairie Brewpub, at 223 N. Main St., where it features 24 taps, with 10-12 varieties of Prairie beers, plus other local favorites.

For all the latest Prairie news and to discover the latest creations, go to www.prairieales.com.

ZACH PRICHARD, president of Krebs Brewing Co.; CHASE HEALEY and COLIN HEALEY, founders of Prairie Artisan Ales; RYAN STACK, Prairie Brewpub operating partner; WES MORRISON, Prairie Artisan Ales sales director; JOSH ROYAL, partner of Prairie Brewpub TulsaPeople.com

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ROAD TRIP Take the short drive from Tulsa to these regional destinations.

COOP Ale Works

Taproom is open from 4-6 p.m., Fridays, and 1-5 p.m., Saturdays. Sample up to 12 ounces of high-point beer, and buy pints, pitchers and growlers of low-point beer.

Every week, taproom manager Aaron Cross creates specialty low-point beers that are only available in the taproom. Free tours are offered at 2 and 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

4745 COUNCIL HEIGHTS ROAD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

WES ALEXANDER and ERIC MARSHALL

405-842-2667, WWW.COOPALEWORKS.COM

Choc Beer Co. and Pete’s Place

The Choc Room features 16 handcrafted beers on draft. Enjoy the original Choc beer, an unfiltered wheat, or try the Miner’s Golden Ale, an American lager, or the refreshingly citric Peach Ale. Or, experience what’s new on the rotating taps, both from Choc and other guest breweries.

120 S.W. EIGHTH ST., KREBS, OKLAHOMA 918-423-2042, WWW.CHOCBEER.COM OR WWW.PETES.ORG

Fayetteville Ale Trail The Fayetteville Visitors Center offers a passport that visitors can have stamped on a self-guided tour of the city’s nine breweries.

FAYETTEVILLE VISITORS CENTER, 21 S. BLOCK AVE., FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, 479-521-5776, WWW.FAYETTEVILLEALETRAIL.COM

Boulevard Brewing Co.

This Kansas City brewery offers free public tours and free samples. The Tasting Room is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

2501 SOUTHWEST BLVD., KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 816-474-7095, WWW.BOULEVARD.COM

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When Eric Marshall was growing up, his father, David, and brother, Adam, were home brewers.

But he fell in love with craft brewing as a profession as a University of Tulsa international business and German language student living in Germany.

There, during his junior year of college, he saw that every town and region had pride in its own beer, and he wanted to bring that culture back to Tulsa.

After graduating from TU, Eric returned to Germany and enrolled in the dual degree program with the World Brewing Academy, a partnership between Doemens Academy in Munich and Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago. After completing that program, he stayed in Germany for three years and apprenticed at six breweries.

In 2007, Eric formed Marshall Brewing Co. and he purchased the former Hesselbein Tire warehouse at East Sixth Street and South Wheeling Avenue. By April 2008, BREWER REC: For a beginner, Alexander recommends the company had produced its first batch of beer, and on the Marshall Sundown Wheat, which he says is a highly May 15, 2008, the first three kegs were sold at a craft drinkable beer that helps bridge the gap between combrew festival in front of downtown Tulsa pub McNellie’s. mercial and craft beers. It has a bit of orange peel and Today, Marshall Brewing has nine employees and sells coriander, and it’s soft and easy drinking.

“The Bud-Miller-Coors drinkers enjoy this beer,” he says. beers across Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas.

A more experienced craft beer aficionado might en“People who get into craft beer start a journey,” says joy the Old Pavilion Pilsner, which was inspired by Eric Wes Alexander, Marshall’s director of sales. “It’s not Marshall’s time in Germany. Crisp and clean with a disonly a social experience of sharing beer and knowledge. tinct hop flavor and aroma, this beer is brewed in the It’s a journey of starting with a wheat beer and maybe North German Pils style. moving into an amber or a pale ale.

“And the next thing you know, they’re looking for the hoppier beers before going to barrel-aged Russian imperial stouts. It’s a common journey for the American craft beer drinker.”

Today, young people have grown up alongside the craft beer movement, so many of them are knowledgeable about the ingredients and beer-making processes, he says, noting the knowledge will help the craft movement continue to grow in popularity.

The Marshall Sixth Street Session Room is open from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, and noon-7 p.m., Friday.

One Saturday per month, Marshall offers tours of the brewery, and Fridays usually feature a food truck outside.

For a list of Marshall’s year-round and seasonal beers, as well as tour and taproom schedules, visit www.marshallbrewing.com.

MARSHALL BREWING CO.

RENAISSANCE BREWING CO. KELSEY SCHUMACHER and GLENN HALL

When Glenn Hall decided to build a brewery, he became as much of an expert in city permitting and zoning as in hops and yeast.

According to the city’s zoning code, breweries are allowed only in industrial-zoned areas.

So, when Hall bought three dilapidated houses at East 12th Street and South Lewis Avenue in 2011 and 2012 with the goal of using the land for a brewery, he knew that the zoning would have to be changed.

That started a two-year process with three appearances before the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and three more in front of the City Council before his plan for the zoning variance was approved.

When it is built and producing by the end of the year, Renaissance will be the first brewery to make full-strength beer in an area of the city zoned as commercial instead of industrial.

It will be a 1920s-style brick and steel building with 3,000 square feet devoted to the brewery, 2,000 to retail businesses and 2,000 to two upstairs apartments.

The process of changing the zoning was “not for the faint of heart,” Hall says, but all the work was worth the satisfaction of building a showpiece for the Renaissance Neighborhood, between East 11th and 15th streets and between Harvard and Lewis avenues, where Hall also lives.

“My main focus is my neighborhood,” Hall says. “I’m building a neighborhood brewery, and I’m building it (the brand awareness) one block at a time.”

That neighborhood concept means employing local workers and giving his spent grains to a neighborhood chicken farmer.

While it’s a for-profit venture, “All of our money will go back into the local community,” Hall says. “Friends, family and then neighbors —— I’ve always lived my life like that.”

Until the building is finished, Hall is brewing at his Renaissance Neighborhood home.

Homebrewers are only allowed to make 200 gallons a year and are not allowed to sell it.

He makes 20-gallon batches, which take two to four weeks, and gives it away —— typically at one or two private functions monthly like nonprofit events, weddings, parties or personal favors each month to build brand awareness.

Keep tabs on when the brewery will open at www.renaissancebeer.com.

Until then, Hall stays busy giving away beer. tþ

BREWER REC: Hall has a four-point guide for beer newbies who want to experience his craft beers.

1. Renaissance Gold: A light and clean German-style golden ale. Hall says it’s a great gateway for those who are used to commercial brews.

2. Indian Wheat: A beer born in the 1990s when Hall and his wife, Sarah, went on a Sunday night date at an Indian restaurant in Norman. That’s where they fell in love with this beer’s secret ingredient, cardamom, and Indian Wheat is still Sarah’s favorite.

3. Gamma Ray IPA: This India Pale Ale contains plenty of hops, so Hall says it will taste nothing like a commercial beer, but it’s not as offending or overly hoppy as many India Pale Ales on the market today.

4. Black Gold: This is the final level for craft aficionados, according to Hall. It’s a hybrid stout inspired by the English and Irish varieties. Roasted malt gives it a chocolaty goodness.

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TULSA IS TULSA. IT’S A LITTLE QUIRKY, SWANKY, TRENDY —— AND ALWAYS COOL. Here we present those responsible for its appeal: the winners of TulsaPeople’s annual A-LIST readers’ choice awards.

A-LIST voting takes place in early March and after tabulation, winners are mailed certificates for their respective categories.

The top five winners in each category are named, with a few exceptions for ties.

The 2016 A-LIST is your guide to Tulsa, highlighting the destinations and treats that make Tulsa the coolest, literally and figuratively.

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BARBECUE Burn Co. www.burnbbq.com

BRUNCH Dilly Diner www.dillydiner.com

Albert G’s Bar-B-Q www.albertgs.com

Brookside By Day www.brooksidebyday.com

Oklahoma Joe’s www.okjoes.com

Waterfront Grill www.waterfrontgrilljenks.com

RibCrib BBQ & Grill www.ribcrib.com

Doc’s Wine and Food www.docswineandfood.com

Billy Sims Barbecue www.billysimsbbq.com

La Villa Restaurant www.lavillaphilbrook.com

BAR FOOD James E. McNellie’s Public House www.mcnellies.com Kilkenny’s Irish Pub www.tulsairishpub.com R Bar & Grill www.rbartulsa.com

ASIAN — JAPANESE/SUSHI In The Raw www.intherawsushi.com

BAKERY Antoinette Baking Co. www.antoinettebakingco.com

Yokozuna www.yokozunasushi.com

Ludger’s Bavarian Cakery www.ludgersbavariancakery.com

Osaka Steakhouse & Sushi Bar www.osaka-steakhouse.net

Ann’s Bakery www.annsbakery.com

PF Chang’s www.pfchangs.com

Old School Bagel Café www.oldschoolbagelcafe.com

Sushi Hana www.sushihanatulsa.com

Queenie’s Cafe & Bakery www.queeniesoftulsa.com

Pei Wei www.peiwei.com ASIAN — OTHER PF Chang’s www.pfchangs.com Pei Wei www.peiwei.com Osaka Steakhouse & Sushi Bar www.osaka-steakhouse.net KEO www.keorestaurant.com A-LIST * FOOD

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BAR Hodges Bend www.hodges-bend.com R Bar & Grill www.rbartulsa.com James E. McNellie’s Public House www.mcnellies.com Valkyrie www.valkyrietulsa.com Saturn Room www.saturnroom.com Fassler Hall www.fasslerhall.com

The Wild Fork www.wildfork.com BURGER Fat Guy’s Burger Bar www.fatguysburgers.com The Tavern www.taverntulsa.com

The Brook Restaurant and Bar www.brookrestaurant.com

Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili www.facebook.com/ronshamburg ersandchili.officialpage

The Tavern www.taverntulsa.com

Goldie’s Patio Grill www.goldies.com

BEER SELECTION James E. McNellie’s Public House www.mcnellies.com R Bar & Grill www.rbartulsa.com Fassler Hall www.fasslerhall.com Kilkenny’s Irish Pub www.tulsairishpub.com Andolini’s Pizzeria www.andopizza.com

Five Guys Burgers and Fries www.fiveguys.com CATERING Ludger’s Catering & Events www.ludgerscatering.com Just Catering by Orr www.cateringbyorr.com Catering by PARTYSERVE www.partyserve.com 624 Kitchen & Catering www.624catering.com Mazzio’s www.mazzios.com/catering

BREAKFAST Brookside By Day www.brooksidebyday.com Dilly Diner www.dillydiner.com Blue Moon Café www.bluemoontulsa.com Savoy Restaurant www.savoyrestaurant.com First Watch www.firstwatch.com

LOCAL COFFEE SHOP Shades of Brown www.shadescoffee.com The Phoenix www.thephoenixtulsa.com The Coffee House on Cherry Street www.thecoffeehouseoncherrystreet.com Foolish Things Coffee Co. www.foolishthingscoffee.com Chimera www.chimeracafe.com

SPAS

2016

WINNER!

POOLS 918-838-7670 • 6219 East 11th Street in Tulsa 918-274-7447 • 8751 North 117th Street in Owasso

www.DolphinPoolsTulsa.com

T HANK YO U TULSA FOR VOT ING US TO THE A-LIST!

2016

WINNER!

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DELI/SANDWICHES Trenchers Delicatessen www.trencherstulsa.com Queenie’s Cafe & Bakery www.queeniesoftulsa.com Old School Bagel Café www.oldschoolbagelcafe.com Lambrusco’z Deli www.lambruscoz.com Jimmy John’s www.jimmyjohns.com

DESSERT PLACE Antoinette Baking Co. www.antoinettebakingco.com The Cheesecake Factory www.thecheesecakefactory.com Queenie’s Cafe & Bakery www.queeniesoftulsa.com Smallcakes Cupcakery www.smallcakescupcakery.com Mod’s Coffee & Crepes www.modscrepes.com

FINE DINING — REGIONAL Mahogany Prime Steakhouse www.mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com Redrock Canyon Grill www.redrockcanyongrill.com Charleston’s Restaurant www.charlestons.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar www.flemingssteakhouse.com

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FOOD TRUCK Lone Wolf Banh Mi www.lonewolftruck.com Andolini’s Pizzeria Food Truck www.andotrucktulsa.com Mr. Nice Guys www.facebook.com/mrniceguystulsa Brownies Hamburgers www.brownies-hamburgers.com Lola’s Caravan www.facebook.com/lolascaravan

LOCAL GOURMET TAKEOUT Andolini’s Pizzeria www.andopizza.com Lambrusco’z Deli www.lambruscoz.com Stonehorse Market www.stonehorsecafe.com Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant & Bar www.laffatulsa.com The Brook Restaurant and Bar www.brookrestaurant.com

HOTEL DINING Ambassador / The Chalkboard www.chalkboardtulsa.com The Mayo Hotel / The Boiler Room / Topeca Coffee / The Penthouse Rooftop Lounge www.themayohotel.com/dining

The Melting Pot www.meltingpot.com

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino / Hwy 66 Diner / McGill’s on 19 / Champions Grill / Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com/dine

FINE DINING — LOCAL Tallgrass Prairie Table www.tallgrasstulsa.com

DoubleTree Warren Place / The Warren Duck Club www.doubletree.hilton.com

Stonehorse Café www.stonehorsecafe.com

The Campbell Hotel / Maxxwells Restaurant www.maxxwellsrestaurant.com

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ITALIAN Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano www.tiamotulsa.com

Villa Ravenna www.villaravenna.com Dalesandro’s www.dalesandros.com Olive Garden www.olivegarden.com Mondo’s Ristorante Italiano www.mondositalian.com

MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EASTERN/INDIAN Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant & Bar www.laffatulsa.com Zoës Kitchen www.zoeskitchen.com India Palace www.theindiapalacetulsa.com Desi Wok www.desiwok.net Jim’s Coney Island www.jimsconeyisland.net

NEW RESTAURANT The Lounge/”Bull in the Alley” www.bullinthealley.com Taziki’s Medierranean Café www.tazikiscafe.com Bramble Breakfast & Bar www.bramblebartulsa.com Dilly Diner www.dillydiner.com Roka www.rokatulsa.com PIZZA — GOURMET Andolini’s Pizzeria www.andopizza.com Hideaway Pizza www.hideawaypizza.com East Village Bohemian Pizzeria www.eastvillagebohemian.com Savastano’s www.savastanospizzeria.com Upper Crust www.tulsabestpizza.com

MEXICAN — REGIONAL Chuy’s www.chuys.com Mi Cocina www.micocinarestaurants.com Ted’s Café Escondido www.tedscafe.com Abuelo’s www.abuelos.com MEXICAN — LOCAL Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina www.loscabosok.com El Tequila www.eltequilatulsa.com El Guapo’s Cantina www.elguaposcantina.com El Rio Verde 918-592-2555 Señor Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina www.senortequilaok.com Elote Café & Catering www.elotetulsa.com

PIZZA — TAKEOUT/DELIVERY Hideaway Pizza www.hideawaypizza.com Andolini’s Pizzeria www.andopizza.com Mazzio’s www.mazzios.com Umberto’s www.umbertospizzaok.com Papa John’s www.papajohns.com Pie Hole Pizzeria www.pieholepizzeria.com

SEAFOOD White River Fish Market & Restaurant www.whiteriverfishmarket.com Bodean Restaurant www.bodean.net Bonefish Grill www.bonefishgrill.com Waterfront Grill www.waterfrontgrilljenks.com In The Raw www.intherawsushi.com

EDITORS’ PICK WHEN A DONUT CRAVING HITS HARD ON A FRIDAY NIGHT, Tulsans have traditionally had few options for a fresh doughy treat to ring in the weekend (#firstworldproblems #thestruggleisreal). Enter Friday Night Donuts at Livi Lee’s, less than 10 minutes west of downtown Tulsa in Sand Springs.

The whimsical Daylight Donuts shop transforms its drive-thru into patio seating for this weekly celebration under the stars. Choose from regular and mini donuts with colorful cereal and candy toppings — even bacon — or splurge for a donut boat: a pile of mini cake donuts topped with fruit, whipped cream and other indulgent and trending toppings. Like what you taste? Livi Lee’s can bring its Instagram-worthy donut bar to your next party. Keep an eye out for a new location, opening soon in Jenks.

5-11 A.M., MONDAY-THURSDAY; 5 A.M.-NOON, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY; 7-11 P.M., FRIDAY; 6 A.M.-NOON, SUNDAY. 411 E. BROADWAY, SAND SPRINGS. 918-241-2765.

WWW.LIVILEES.COM.

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STEAK — REGIONAL Mahogany Prime Steakhouse www.mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar www.flemingssteakhouse.com Texas Roadhouse www.texasroadhouse.com

The Spudder Restaurant www.thespudder.com

Ediblend Superfood Café www.ediblend.com

Jamil’s www.cateringtulsa.com/jamils

Zoës Kitchen www.zoeskitchen.com

SWEETS AND TREATS Glacier Confection www.glacierconfection.com

Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com

Smallcakes Cupcakery www.smallcakescupcakery.com

Redrock Canyon Grill www.redrockcanyongrill.com

Pinkitzel Cupcakes & Candy www.pinkitzel.com

STEAK — LOCAL PRHYME Downtown Steakhouse www.prhymetulsa.com

STG Pizzeria & Gelateria www.stgitalian.com Sweet Tooth Candy & Gift Co. www.sweettoothtulsa.com

SMOKE. On Cherry Street www.smokewoodfiregrill.com McGill’s www.dinemcgills.com

VEGETARIAN/HEALTHY Chimera Café www.chimeracafe.com

Polo Grill www.pologrill.com

Pure Food and Juice www.purefoodandjuice.com

THANK YOU, TULSA! Andolini’s Pizzeria: Best Pizza (Gourmet), Best Local Gourmet Take-Out, Best Pizza Take-Out/Delivery Best Beer Selection Andolini’s Pizzeria Food Truck: Best Food Truck STG Pizzeria & Gelateria: Best Sweets & Treats

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Big Al’s Healthy Foods www.facebook.com/big-als-healthyfoods-132435953486744/

WINE LIST Vintage 1740 www.vintage1740.com Polo Grill www.pologrill.com The Wine Loft www.thewinelofttulsa.com Hodges Bend www.hodges-bend.com Sonoma Bistro & Wine Bar www.sonomatulsa.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar www.flemingssteakhouse.com

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MECCA COFFEE CO.

A-LIST * FOOD

WALK THROUGH THE DOORS OF THIS TULSA INSTITUTION and enter a world synonymous with flavor and kitchen know-how. You don’t have to be hip to shop at the 95-year-old store, but it will up your foodie street cred.

Some Tulsans are attracted by the 130-plus kinds of bulk herbs and spices; you can buy as little as 1 ounce or as much as you desire. Others swear by the infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars, with flavors like Thai lemongrass mint, aged red apple, cilantro and roasted onion or Persian lime, in 60-750 ml bottles. The wholebean coffee and loose-leaf tea supplies are impressive, too. A friendly barista can brew up your favorite latte or tea while you shop.

Mecca’s selection of barware, distinctive tableware, cutting boards, kitchen gadgetry and one-of-a-kind gifts make it a one-stop destination for finding the perfect gift for that foodie in your life, or an addition to your own discerning kitchen.

9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M., MONDAY-SATURDAY. 1330 E. 41ST ST. 918-749-3509, WWW.MECCACOFFEECO.COM. TulsaPeople.com

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A-LIST * 2016 ADULT EDUCATION Tulsa Community College www.tulsacc.edu

ART GALLERY Living Arts of Tulsa www.livingarts.org

The University of Tulsa www.utulsa.edu

Henry Zarrow Center for Art and Education www.gilcrease.org/zarrow

Oklahoma State University www.okstate.edu Philbrook Museum of Art www.philbrook.org OSU-Tulsa www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu

Osage Casinos www.osagecasinos.com

M.A. Doran Gallery www.madorangallery.com

BOWLING Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge www.dustbowlok.com Andy B’s www.andybtulsa.com AMF Sheridan Lanes www.amf.com/location/ amf-sheridan-lanes-ok Main Event www.mainevent.com/locations/tulsa-ok Broken Arrow Lanes www.brokenarrowlanes.com

AHHA (Arts and Humanities Council Hardesty Art Center) www.ahhatulsa.org

CASINO Hard Rock Hotel & Casino www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com

108 Contemporary www.108contemporary.org

River Spirit Casino www.riverspirittulsa.com

Cherokee Casinos www.cherokeecasino.com

EVENT — NONPROFIT Mayfest / various nonprofits www.tulsamayfest.org Race For The Cure / Komen Tulsa www.komentulsa.org Waltz on the Wild Side / Tulsa Zoo www.waltzonthewildside.org Special Olympics Oklahoma www.sook.org Tulsa Pride / Oklahomans for Equality www.okeq.org/tulsa-pride.html

EVENT — RUN/WALK/CYCLE Tulsa Tough www.tulsatough.com

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As Tulsa’s beloved cultural experience, Philbrook brings worldclass art exhibitions to the Central United States. Explore, learn, shop, and dine during each visit to Tulsa’s crown jewel.

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IT’S ALMOST PARADISE.

THANKS FOR VOTING US TO THE A-LIST AGAIN! And the best casino in Tulsa is about to get even better! Soon, we’ll be home to one of Tulsa’s premier destinations, a perfect blend of gaming fun and tropical flavor.

Luxury Hotel Convention & Meeting Center • Fitness Center Resort Pool & Cabanas • Paradise Cove Theater • Margaritaville Casino Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant • Fine Dining Restaurant

81st & Riverside // riverspirittulsa.com //

Color Run www.thecolorrun.com Tulsa Run www.tulsasports.org/tulsarun Route 66 Marathon www.route66marathon.com McNellie’s Pub Run www.mcnelliespubrun.com

EVENT CENTER BOK Center www.bokcenter.com Cain’s Ballroom www.cainsballroom.com Brady Theater www.bradytheater.com

HANDS-ON ART STUDIO Pinot’s Palette www.pinotspalette.com Purple Glaze Studio www.purpleglazestudio.com Philbrook Museum of Art www.philbrook.org Tulsa Glassblowing School www.tulsaglassblowing.org Discovery Lab / Tulsa Children’s Museum www.tulsachildrensmuseum.org

HOTEL The Mayo Hotel www.themayohotel.com

Tulsa Performing Arts Center www.tulsapac.com

Ambassador Hotel www.ambassadorhotelcollection.com/ tulsa

Expo Square www.exposquare.com

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com

FAMILY ATTRACTION Tulsa Zoo www.tulsazoo.org Guthrie Green www.guthriegreen.com

Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ tulbr-renaissance-tulsahotel-and-convention-center The Campbell Hotel www.thecampbellhotel.com

Tulsa Drillers www.tulsadrillers.com Tulsa State Fair www.tulsastatefair.com Oklahoma Aquarium www.okaquarium.org

FESTIVAL Oktoberfest www.tulsaoktoberfest.org Mayfest www.tulsamayfest.org

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Tulsa State Fair www.tulsastatefair.com Scotfest www.okscotfest.com Tulsa Tough www.tulsatough.com

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LIVE MUSIC VENUE Cain’s Ballroom www.cainsballroom.com BOK Center www.bokcenter.com Guthrie Green www.guthriegreen.com Brady Theater www.bradytheater.com The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com

LOCAL SPORTS TEAM Tulsa Drillers www.tulsadrillers.com

TU Certificate in Paralegal Studies OPEN HOUSE Noon June 28

Zink Hall Room A, 3101 E. 7th St. The University of Tulsa campus Prepare for a career in the legal field or enhance your current career with the only program in the Tulsa area approved by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals.

More info at 918-631-2524 or pam-mitchell@utulsa.edu. the university of

Continuing Education Division of Lifelong Learning

Paralegals may not provide legal service directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

TU is an EEO/AA institution.

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Grasshopper “Adult” Milkshake

EDITORS’ PICK

BEST THROWBACK TO CHILDHOOD

SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM AT DILLY DINER

IN FOCU S : FATHE R AND SON BOB AND JOHN MCCO RMAC K June 2016

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Available anytime, ANYWHERE June 2016 ✻ The A-LIST Issue

THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN CREAMY, COLD soft serve on a hot summer day — except maybe enjoying it in the AC at Dilly Diner’s sophisticated retro bar. This rich version ($2) is not the “iced milk” of fast food chains, and variations on the standard vanilla and chocolate flavors include rotating flavors such as hazelnut and saffron honey.

You can’t go wrong topping a piece of flaky pie with the creamy stuff or ordering it to top off lunch, dinner or even breakfast, which is served all day.

To amp it up, try a jam shake ($4.25) with house-made jam or a boozy “adult milkshake” (price varies) both made with the soft serve.

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TU Golden Hurricane www.tulsahurricane.com Tulsa Oilers www.tulsaoilers.com Tulsa Roughnecks www.tulsaroughnecksfc.com ORU Golden Eagles www.oruathletics.com

’ Choice for rs e d a e R e th e b to Proud ATERING. C D N A Y R E IV L E /D PIZZA TAKE-OUT

MOVIE THEATER Warren Theatre www.warrentheatres.com AMC www.amctheatres.com Circle Cinema www.circlecinema.com Cinemark www.cinemark.com Admiral Twin Drive-in www.admiraltwindrivein.com

MUSEUM Philbrook Museum of Art www.philbrook.org Gilcrease Museum www.gilcrease.org

2016

THANK YOU, TULSA!

Discovery Lab / Tulsa Children’s Museum www.tulsachildrensmuseum.org

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Cain’s Ballroom www.cainsballroom.com Brady Theater www.bradytheater.com

PROFESSIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATION Tulsa Ballet www.tulsaballet.org Celebrity Attractions www.celebrityattractions.com Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust www.tulsapactrust.org Tulsa Symphony www.tulsasymphony.org Living Arts of Tulsa www.livingarts.org

SUMMER DAY CAMP Tulsa Zoo www.tulsazoo.org Camp Loughridge www.camploughridge.org

Woody Guthrie Center www.woodyguthriecenter.org

New Life Ranch www.newliferanch.com

RiverParks www.riverparks.org Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area www.turkeymtn.com

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Guthrie Green www.guthriegreen.com

Philbrook Art Camp www.philbrook.org

Guthrie Green www.guthriegreen.com

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BOK Center www.bokcenter.com

Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.org

PARK Woodward Park www.cityoftulsa.org/culturerecreation/tulsa-parks.aspx

www.guthriegreen.com | #guthriegreen |

PERFORMING ARTS VENUE Tulsa Performing Arts Center www.tulsapac.com

LaFortune Park www.parks.tulsacounty.org/parks. aspx?page=lafortune

Camp Takatoka / Westside YMCA www.ymcatulsa.org/camps

WEDDING OR EVENT VENUE The Mayo Hotel www.themayohotel.com Dresser Mansion www.dressermansion.com Philbrook Museum of Art www.philbrook.org Harwelden Mansion www.harweldenmansion.com Tulsa Garden Center www.tulsagardencenter.com

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ROUTE 66

FOR DECADES, ROUTE 66 WAS AMERICA’S HEARTBEAT. For many it never ceased to be cool, and others are realizing the untapped potential the thoroughfare still has for Tulsa.

A number of renovations are already underway, and new businesses are flocking to the area. Three years ago, Soul City art studio — today it’s a music venue and gastropub, too — moved into 1621 E. 11th St., the site of a former Texaco service station. Nearby, interior designer Jill Croka set up her showroom on the Mother Road.

Jenkins & Co. opened its modern general store in November 2015. In another former service station, Henbit Market sells unique handmade gifts and live plants.

These new businesses are interspersed with local favorites like El Rancho Grande, Joseph Gierek Fine Art, Lola’s Caravan and so much more. Route 66 will always be the Mother Road, but on this Tulsa stretch, to quote “Mean Girls,” “I’m not like a regular mom; I’m a cool mom.”

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Ochsner Chiropractic Centre www.ochsnerchiropractic.com COSMETIC DENTIST Dr. Raj M. Patel www.rajpateldds.dentist Perfect Smile Tulsa www.perfectsmiletulsa.com Riverwalk Dental Spa www.riverwalkdentalspa.com Utica Dental www.uticadental.com Berkshire Dental Group www.berkshiredentalgroup.com

CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Snyder Chiropractic & Acupuncture www.drjustinsnyder.com Shenloogian Chiropractic www.shenloogianchiropractic.com

Tulsa Spine & Rehab www.tulsaspineandrehab.com Zoellner Chiropractic www.zoellnerchiropractic.com

COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER Plastic Surgery Center of Tulsa / Dr. Greg Ratliff www.pscoftulsa.com

Tulsa Surgical Arts / Dr. Angelo Cuzalina www.tulsasurgicalarts.com Tulsa Plastic Surgery / Dr. Arch Miller www.tulsaplasticsurgery.com Center for Plastic Surgery / Dr. Mark Mathers www.cpstulsa.com Whitlock Cosmetic Center www.whitlockmd.com Face and Body Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa / Dr. Ladd Atkins www.faceandbody.net

E YE C ARE Dr. Robert Zoellner and Associates www.drzoellner.com Triad Eye Institute www.triadeye.com

Thank You,

TULSA! Ryan P. Conley, D.O.

Mary Anne Ahluwalia, D.O.

Ophthalmologist & Corneal Specialist

Ophthalmologist & Glaucoma Specialist

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Broken Arrow Vision Clinic www.bavision.com EyeCare Associates of South Tulsa www.southtulsaeye.com

HAIR S ALON Ihloff Salon & Day Spa www.ihloffspa.com

HOSPITAL Saint Francis Health System www.saintfrancis.com St. John Health System www.stjohnhealthsystem.com Cancer Treatment Centers of America www.cancercenter.com/southwestern Hillcrest HealthCare System www.hillcrest.com Oklahoma Surgical Hospital www.oklahomasurgicalhospital.com

Mather Salon www.mathersalon.com

Emerge Medical and Well Spa is the perfect destination for you to savor a quiet moment and enjoy our treatments, including Botox • Fillers • Laser Treatments • Lash Extensions • Facial Treatments • Massage • Hormone Replacement Therapy We know a spa can seem intimidating, that’s why our spa has worked to create a welcoming environment for all to enjoy.

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MA S S AGE Spa Lux www.spalux.org Ihloff Salon & Day Spa www.ihloffspa.com Chinese Foot Massage www.facebook.com/chinese-footmassage-153608268017624 Clary Sage Salon and Spa www.clarysalon.com Massage Envy www.massageenvy.com

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MEDIC AL SPA Emerge Medical Day Spa www.emergemedicaldayspa.com Skin Care Institute www.skincareinstitute.net Clary Sage Salon and Spa www.clarysalon.com Jara Herron Medical Spa and Salon www.jaraherronsalon.com Ideal Image www.idealimage.com/tulsa

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PERSONAL TRAINER Tulsa Fitness Systems / Clint Howard www.tulsafitnesssystems.com Physiques by Monique / Monique Washington www.physiquesbymonique.net Bootcamp Tulsa / Jonathan Conneely www.bootcamptulsa.com Cancer Treatment Centers of America / July Menefee www.cancercenter.com/ southwestern Sculpt Tulsa / Marlene Martindale www.sculpttulsa.com

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Life Time Fitness www.lifetimefitness.com

MedNow Urgent Care www.mednowurgentcare.com

Sky Fitness & Wellbeing www.sky-fit.com

ERgent care www.amc.nextcare.com

Ihloff Salon & Day Spa www.ihloffspa.com

Hollywood Nails of Brookside www.hollywoodnailsof brooksidetulsa.com

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PIL ATES/BARRE/OTHER Pure Barre www.purebarre.com barre3 www.barre3.com

Tulsa Pediatric Urgent Care www.tpucare.com SKIN C ARE — DERMATOLOGY Tulsa Dermatology Clinic www.tulsadermatology.com Midtown Dermatology www.lynnandersonderm.com Skin Care Institute www.skincareinstitute.net Center for Dermatology www.centerfordermtulsa.com Kuykendall Dermatology www.kuykendallderm.com

WEIGHT LOS S Tulsa Fitness Systems www.tulsafitnesssystems.com Weight Watchers www.weightwatchers.com Bootcamp Tulsa www.bootcamptulsa.com barre3 www.barre3.com Fitness Protection Program www.fitnessprotectionprogramok.com

SKIN C ARE — FACIAL Ihloff Salon & Day Spa www.ihloffspa.com Clary Sage Salon and Spa www.clarysalon.com

YOGA Salt Yoga www.saltyogatulsa.com

Spa Lux www.spalux.org

The Yoga Room www.theyogaroomtulsa.com

Skin Care Institute www.skincareinstitute.net

Be Love Yoga Studio www.belovestudio.com

Mather Salon www.mathersalon.com

Sky Fitness & Wellbeing www.sky-fit.com Life Time Fitness www.lifetimefitness.com

URGENT C ARE CENTER St. John Urgent Care www.stjohnhealthsystem. com/urgent-care

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EDITORS’ PICK DOWNWARD DOG IN A DARKENED STUDIO IS DANDY, and plank in the park is pleasant, but to get the most out of your sun salutations, the best way to go is up. Rooftop yoga is hotter than Bikram right now, and there are several places in town to get vinyasa with a view.

Get your fix three times a week on Cherry Street over Ascent.

On Thursdays from 7-8 p.m., The Yoga Room offers wine and live music from the likes of Steve Liddell, Damion Shade and more. Or, make yoga part of your farmers’ market routine with their Saturday morning class from 8:30-9:30 a.m. On Tuesdays at 7 p.m., The Yoga Room offers rooftop acro yoga (short for “acrobatic” and done in pairs) — no partner or experience required. All classes are donationbased (suggested $10-$20), and you’re encouraged to bring your own mat and your friends. (Check www.theyogaroomtulsa.com for a full schedule and weather cancellations.)

Sundays at 10 a.m., hit the rooftop at Lululemon for a free, alllevels class. Once you’ve filled up on good vibes and Vitamin D, head to the street for some Vitamin B — brunch, of course — at one of Brookside’s many posh nosh spots.

For the highest rooftop yoga in town, head downtown to the Mayo Hotel on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Bring your own mat and $10 cash. On the elevator, hit “P” for Penthouse. Namaste indeed.

ASCENT, 1325 E. 15TH ST.; LULULEMON, 3506 S. PEORIA AVE.; THE MAYO HOTEL, 115 W. FIFTH ST.

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NEW BEAUTY

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2016

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BEST WAY TO GREEN UP YOUR DIET

SAGE FARMS HOME DELIVERY AND SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

PROCESSED JUNK IS OUT; real local food is in.

And it’s more convenient than ever to feed the family in a way that’s both healthy and sustainable. Across the country, food home delivery services are bringing fresh fruits and vegetables directly to our doors. Join the club in Tulsa where Sage Farms is doing just that with produce that is sustainably grown without harmful chemicals or GMOs — because that’s how the cool kids do it.

The convenience of home delivery hooked us, but the fresh, flavorful greens won us over. Participants can sign up for weekly ($15.99) or twice-monthly ($17.99) delivery and receive multiple varieties of lettuce, greens, herbs and a helping of seasonal vegetables. A helpful recipe is sent with every delivery. There’s a $10, one-time joining fee.

Locally owned and operated by Ashley and Ben Neal, Sage Farms recently created an online store, allowing subscribers to add organic chicken and beef, Garnish Salt, Mecca Coffee Co.’s oils and vinegars, and other recipe components to their delivery order.

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CRAFT IS COOL AGAIN, but the ultimate mantle of hipness is bestowed not on the consumers of small-batch and handmade goods, but on those who do that small-batching and handmaking. With the help of High Gravity, you can be your own craft brewer.

Whether you’re a hobbyist or beginner, High Gravity has all the supplies to make your boozy, bubbly dreams come true. It might not be glamorous (the shop resembles the back closet of a mad scientist’s laboratory) but the results could be glorious. And if the store’s mascot, an African gray parrot named Pippin, asks if you want some beer, do say “yes.”

There’s no need to keep your enthusiasm bottled up. Every other Saturday at 11 a.m., the store hosts workshops on beer making (June 4, July 2, July 30, Aug. 22) and wine making (June 18, July 16, Aug. 13). This is a great way to up your game, meet other home brewers or just see what all the buzz is about.

10 A.M.-7 P.M., MONDAY-FRIDAY; 10 A.M.-6 P.M., SATURDAY; NOON-5 P.M., SUNDAY. 7142 S. MEMORIAL DRIVE. 918-461-2605, WWW.HIGHGRAVITYBREW.COM. For more on Tulsa’s growing craft brewing scene see p. 36.

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Red Crown Credit Union www.redcrown.org Tinker Federal Credit Union www.tinkerfcu.org DRY CLEANER Yale Cleaners www.yalecleaners.com Spiffy’s Cleaners www.spiffyscleaners.com Fox Cleaners www.foxcleaners.com Brookside Cleaners www.brooksidecleaners.com LaMode Cleaners www.lamodecleaners.com ELECTRICAL SERVICE Airco Service www.aircoservice.com Harp Service Co. www.getharp.com Houchin Electric Co. www.houchinelectric.com Gilley Electric www.gilleyelectric.com Colburn Electric www.colburnelectric.com/ tulsa-electrician

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HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICE Mill Creek www.millcreekcarpet.com

A-1 Auto Body www.a1autobodyrepair.com

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CARPET CLEANING Stanley Steemer www.stanleysteemer.com Victory Carpet Cleaning www.victorycarpetandupholstery cleaning.com Best Cleaning Service Co. www.bestcleaningserviceco.com Chris’s Carpet Cleaning www.tulsacarpetcleaningpro.com Dynamic Carpet Care www.dynamiccarpetcarellc.com CREDIT UNION TTCU The Credit Union www.ttcu.com Tulsa Federal Credit Union www.tulsafederalcu.org OCCU (Oklahoma Central Credit Union) www.oklahomacentral.org

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LAW FIRM Hall Estill www.hallestill.com

Air Assurance www.airassurance.com

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POOL DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION Fiesta Pools & Spas www.fiestapoolsandspas.com

GableGotwals www.gablelaw.com Riggs Abney www.riggsabney.com

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NAM-HAI INTERNATIONAL MARKET YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD A TRIP TO ASIA, but you can definitely afford a trip to Nam-Hai International Market.

Fill up your cart with hard-to-find but fairly priced goods, from exotic vegetables to live seafood. Though the market’s focus is on Asian goods, you’ll also find items from all over the world. What’s niftier than hopping to a new country on every aisle? Nowhere else in Tulsa can you keep cool while you shop with a Vietnamese iced coffee or boba smoothie from the adjacent Pho Nhi restaurant and emerge with a light-up Buddha statue, oxtail, durian fruit, Japanese gummy candy, bags of Mexican spices, Indian snack food and uncured pork belly all in one shopping cart.

The vibrancy of the market is a reminder of Tulsa’s cultural diversity, too. Despite the hyper-connectivity of the modern world, it’s easy to stick with the familiar, even in your own hometown. The fact that Tulsa is representative of different languages, cuisines and cultures is pretty rad.

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Metro Appliances & More www.metroappliancesandmore.com

T-Town Bicycles www.t-townbicycles.com

Lowe’s www.lowes.com

Tom’s Bicycles www.tomsbicycles.com

Best Buy www.bestbuy.com

Midtown Bicycles www.midtownbicycles.com

Home Depot www.homedepot.com

Bicycles of Tulsa www.bicyclesoftulsa.com

ARTS/CRAFTS/HOBBIES STORE Hobby Lobby www.hobbylobby.com

CLOTHING — CHILDREN’S LOCAL BOUTIQUE Kathleen’s Kids www.facebook.com/kath leens-kids-333113575964/

Michaels www.michaels.com Owl and Drum www.owlanddrum.com

ANTIQUES Jenks Main Street www.facebook.com/jenks downtown River City Trading Post www.rivercitytp.com

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Retro Den www.retrodentulsa.com Vintage Market Days www.vintagemarketdays.com

APPLIANCES Hahn Appliance Warehouse www.hahnappliance.com

Loops www.loopsknitting.com Ziegler’s Art and Frame www.zieglerart.com

BICYCLES Lee’s Bicycles www.leesbikes.com

Ida Red www.idaredboutique.com Lolly Garden www.lollygarden.com Stash www.shopmuststash.com Peek A Boo www.peekaboostores.com

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CLOTHING — MEN’S LOCAL BOUTIQUE Ida Red www.idaredboutique.com Drysdale’s www.drysdales.com Travers Mahan www.traversmahanapparel.com Abersons www.abersonstyle.com Stash www.shopmuststash.com

CLOTHING — WOMEN’S LOCAL BOUTIQUE Amaranth Collection www.amaranthcollection.com Posh www.poshtulsa.com Ida Red www.idaredboutique.com Little Black Dress www.littleblackdressok.com On A Whim www.onawhimtulsa.com

CUSTOM FRAMING Ziegler’s Art and Frame www.zieglerart.com Hobby Lobby www.hobbylobby.com Michaels www.michaels.com Grant’s Frames www.grantsframestulsa.com Chelsea Gallery 918-582-5601

LOCAL DESIGNER HOME FURNISHINGS The Market at Walnut Creek www.themarkettulsa.com Luxe Furniture and Design www.luxetulsa.com T.A. Lorton www.talorton.com SR Hughes www.srhughes.com A-LIST * SHOP

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EYEWEAR Dr. Robert Zoellner and Associates www.drzoellner.com

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Black Optical www.blackoptical.com Empire Optical www.empireoptical.com Harrel Eyecare www.harreleyecare.com Hicks Brunson Eyewear www.hicksbrunson.com

FINE JEWELRY Moody’s Jewelry www.moodysjewelry.com Bruce G. Weber www.brucegweber.com Israel Diamond Supply www.israeldiamond.com J. David Jewelry www.jdavidjewelry.com Spexton www.spexton.com

FLOORING/FLOOR COVERING Mill Creek www.millcreekcarpet.com Lowe’s www.lowes.com Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Rug Gallery www.grigsbys.com Renaissance Hardwood Floors www.renhardwood.com Carpet One www.carpetonetulsa.com

FLOWER SHOP Toni’s Flowers & Gifts www.tonisflowersgifts.com Reasor’s www.reasors.com Mary Murray’s Flowers www.marymurraysflowers.com

Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower Shop www.mrsdehavens.com

GREENHOUSE CLOTHING’S T-SHIRT OF THE MONTH CLUB ONE CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH T-SHIRTS, but you don’t want the same ones as every other person on the street. That’s why GreenHouse Clothing’s T-Shirt of the Month Club is so cool.

Since August 2015, the locally owned and operated T-shirt shop has offered the club as a way to differentiate itself among the masses and to create a T-town T-shirt community.

To participate, sign up online and choose your shirt size. Designs are exclusive to club members and sometimes carry a theme — like April’s Record Breaker graphic in celebration of National Record Shop Day on April 16.

Memberships are six or 12-month subscriptions ($20 per month, six months; $15 per month, 12 months).

Members also receive a discount for in-store and online purchases.

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GIFTS – SPECIAL OCCASION Rustic Cuff www.rusticcuff.com

LOCAL GIFT STORE/SHOP Ida Red www.idaredboutique.com

The Snow Goose www.facebook.com/the-snow-goose125562967473667/?fref=ts

The Snow Goose www.facebook.com/the-snow-goose125562967473667/?fref=ts

On A Whim www.onawhimtulsa.com

The Perfect Touch www.perfecttouchgiftstore.com

Ida Red www.idaredboutique.com

On A Whim www.onawhimtulsa.com

J. Spencer Jewelry and Gifts www.jspencerjewelry.com

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GROCERY STORE Reasor’s www.reasors.com

PET STORE PetSmart www.petsmart.com

Sprouts www.sprouts.com

Southern Agriculture www.southernagriculture.com

Whole Foods Market www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Dog Dish www.thedogdish.com

Walmart www.walmart.com

Petco www.petco.com

The Fresh Market www.thefreshmarket.com

Pooches www.poochestulsa.com

HOME LIGHTING STORE Garbe’s www.garbes.com

SHOE STORE Dillard’s www.dillards.com

Lowe’s www.lowes.com

DSW www.dsw.com

Home Depot www.homedepot.com

J. Cole Shoes www.jcoleshoes.com

Andrews Lighting Gallery www.andrewslighting.com

Fleet Feet Sports www.fleetfeettulsa.com

LifeStyles www.lifestylesstores.com

Tulsa Runner www.tulsarunner.com

Erdos at Home www.erdosathome.com

LIQUOR STORE Parkhill / PLW Warehouse www.parkhillsliquor.com Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar www.tulsahillswinecellar.com

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SHOPPING CENTER/DISTRICT Utica Square www.uticasquare.com Tulsa Hills www.tulsa-hills.com Woodland Hills Mall www.simon.com/mall/woodlandhills-mall Brookside www.brooksidetheplacetobe.com Cherry Street www.facebook.com/cherrysttulsa

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IF WATCHING HGTV’S “ISLAND LIFE” is the closest you might get to the tropics this summer, Saturn Room is your oasis. Escape the Oklahoma heat at the Tiki-themed bar that serves Tiki cocktails like mai tais and the Macadamia Nut Chi-chi in kitschy glasses and fresh coconut shells. This place commits to Polynesian decor, from its thatched patio awning and totem bar stools to its blowfish light fixtures.

A stone’s throw from the Brady Theater, Saturn Room is a great spot to grab a pre- or post-show beverage. If you’re with a group — or if you make new friends easily — share a Singapore Sling, which serves two to three people. But be forewarned: The fresh and fruity drinks and friendly bartenders might convince you you’re on island time, not Tulsa time.

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Ballpark food has come a long way from hotdogs and peanuts. At ONEOK Field try the Souvenir Barbecue Nachos from Smokie’s Barbecue Stand.

Tortilla chips are topped with pecan-smoked pulled pork, cheddar cheese sauce, house barbecue sauce and jalepeños, all served in a souvenir Tulsa Drillers helmet ($11).

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DINING OUT

The Impressions sandwich

Tom Butcher

Chocolate almond pie

Double delight

A downtown favorite returns to the kitchen to collaborate on a restaurant concept for the Resonance program.

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For some, it’s a sign the food must be as good as it ever was under the guidance of general manager Tom Butcher, former owner of the much-beloved restaurant Impressions. Others understand that a busy restaurant means jobs, productivity and new life for the women in the Resonance program.

This is a feel-good restaurant to the highest degree. Much of the staff includes formerly incarcerated women transitioning to life beyond bars. This is a restaurant full of happy people — people happy to have jobs and people happy to have their prime-rib sandwiches back.

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by NATALIE MIKLES

Joline Barber, Tom Butcher, Kasey Baxter and Katie Carlisle at Take 2: A Resonance Café.

I stopped for an early lunch at Take 2: A Resonance Café a few weeks ago and was surprised to already see a decent-sized line at 11

a.m. But, the line moves quickly, with customers grabbing a tray and giving their order directly to Butcher. Many regular customers asked him how he was doing or remarked what a great concept Resonance had created with the restaurant.

We ordered a few things, but the must-have was the sliced-to-order prime-rib sandwich ($6.25 for a half; $9.75 for a whole). It’s served with rich au jus and a dill pickle spear.

Sandwiches are served on a choice of bread: light rye, dark rye, sourdough, wheat or French.

The crusty French bread is especially great with the prime rib.

Another terrific sandwich is the club ($5.35 for half; $8.75 for a whole), which isn’t a neat little stack of finger sandwiches. This hot club is

packed with house-made roast beef and turkey, plus bacon, mayo, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato. Sourdough is best for this one, and it is even better with a little dip into the side of au jus.

Butcher’s spicy turkey chili ($4 a cup; $7.50 a bowl) is a customer favorite year-round, and I was glad to see it on Take 2’s menu. Beans and corn make this a filling chili, which Butcher tops with chopped onions and grated cheese.

It’s not easy to find a great Reuben ($5.35 for half; $8.75 for a whole), but if that’s what you’re looking for, Take 2 is the right place. Corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese are piled high.

Thousand Island dressing and horseradish are offered on the side.

The day I visited, many customers were ordering baked potatoes, which looked tempting.

These filling spuds were stuffed with all the toppings. The chili potato ($7.95) looked especially good.

Take 2’s cold sandwiches, including chicken salad, tuna and avocado, are nice for the summer months, though for me it’s hard to pass up prime rib whatever the season.

Some fans of Impressions wondered if Butcher would bring his pie recipes to Take 2, and he did not disappoint. Generous servings of homemade chocolate almond, peanut butter, coconut cream and banana cream are $4.95 a slice.

Butcher has been in the restaurant business since 1964, starting as a dishwasher. In 1978, he opened Impressions, a cedar lodgelike building at East 15th Street and South Lewis Avenue, where he stayed for 21 years.

Butcher later moved downtown, where Impressions was a popular lunch-hour destination for 10 years. Butcher closed the restaurant five years ago after health problems and the sale of the building.

So, although the name “Take 2” refers to the women in Resonance who have been given a second chance at life, it applies to Butcher, too.

He collaborated with Resonance board members about the restaurant concept. He has given his recipes, his time and his expertise to help mentor and guide the Take 2 staff, many of whom had no restaurant experience.

Butcher says he has always tried to help others with problems or obstacles. He loves watching these second chances unfold at Take 2. Some of the women who work at Take 2 live above the restaurant in apartments for women in the Resonance program.

“I haven’t made one pie yet,” Butcher says.

“One of the girls upstairs took it over. The fact that she’s doing it and took it out of my hands is what this is about. This isn’t about me.” tþ

Hot and cold sandwiches, chili, baked potatoes and more are on the menu at Take 2: A Resonance Café.

Take 2: A Resonance Café features menu items from Tom Butcher’s popular Impressions restaurant.

Butcher collaborated with Resonance on the restaurant concept.

Take 2: A Resonance Café opened earlier this year with diners packing the downtown spot ever since.

The restaurant is open for lunch Monday-Friday.

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TA B L E TA L K

The buzz on Tulsa’s tastiest products, restaurants and events

by NATALIE MIKLES

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I admire people who grill year-round. I’ve watched my dad grill as the snow is falling — undeterred from his cedar-plank salmon — and stand guard at his Hasty-Bake under a scorching sun. For you grilling gurus, there is no “grilling season.” But for most of us, this is peak time.

A simple steak on the grill is great, but barbecue is its own animal.

Cooking low and slow is the name of the game for ribs, brisket and other smoked meats.

For smoked meats, start with a great rub. Bubba-Q-Boys, made

by Tulsans Kristy and Josh White, is a good one. It’s a blend of salty and sweet, with a little heat. You can find it at Ida Red, Jack Wills or www.bubba-q-boys.com.

Here are Kristy White’s five sure-fire ways to up your barbecue ante.

1. Some fat is good for flavor, but be sure to trim the excess on chicken, brisket and pork.

2. For ribs, remove the membrane from the back of the slab. This will make it easier to know when they are done and tender.

3. Before your meat goes on the smoker, massage it thoroughly with rub and let it reach room temperature.

4. When smoking ribs, smoke for 3-4 hours at 220-250 degrees.

During the last 30 minutes, baste with barbecue sauce so it caramelizes with the rub and meat.

5. After pulling the meat off the bone, let stand for 15-20 minutes before serving. This firms up the meat and makes it easier to slice. tþ

Natalie Mikles is a writer who loves food, cooking and the people behind the stove. If she could only eat one food every day, it would be pie — hands down. She explores life with her husband and three children, who she is determined will become adventurous eaters.

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Whether you’re grilling or smoking, this cornbread salad is a perfect side dish. I use a package of ranch dressing mix to speed things up, but if you want to make homemade ranch dressing, it’s even better.

CORNBREAD SALAD (Serves 8) 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix

2 (15-ounce) cans corn, drained

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream

4 Roma tomatoes, chopped

1 cup mayonnaise

2 (15.5-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 (8- or 9-inch) pan baked cornbread

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Prepare the dressing using the dressing mix, mayonnaise and sour cream.

Break half the cornbread into a large glass bowl or trifle dish.

Layer half the corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onion, cheese, bacon and dressing on top of the cornbread, then repeat with remaining ingredients.

Chill until ready to serve.

Here’s another side for your summer dinners. Set aside some smoked meat to add to these not-too-sweet baked beans.

SAVORY BAKED BEANS (Serves 8) 1 (1-pound) package small white beans 1 large onion, chopped

1 teaspoon dried mustard powder 1 bay leaf

⅓ cup molasses

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups cooked and shreddedpulled pork, brisket or ham

¼ cup brown sugar

Rinse beans. Cover with water, and let soak overnight.

Drain water. In a Dutch oven, cover beans with 1-2 inches of fresh water. Add onion, mustard, bay leaf, molasses and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.

Once the water is boiling, cover and place in a 200-degree oven. After 1 hour, remove from heat, add salt and stir. Stir once every hour, letting beans cook at least 4 hours. If liquid is disappearing, add a cup of water. In last hour of cooking, add meat and stir to combine. These beans are forgiving, but are best when cooked 5-6 hours.

If you want the beans to brown on the surface, remove lid for the last 30-45 minutes of cooking.

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El Rio Verde’s wet burrito Match your meal with a lager, pale ale or stout. Give one of these restaurants a try by ordering a beer-and-food match made in heaven.

El Rio Verde Its wet burrito made this joint famous. If you haven’t yet given it a try, do so with an ice-cold Tecate, the pale lager that fits with just about any Mexican food. The wet burrito ($6.50) is stuffed with beef, chicken or pork, plus beans, lettuce, rice and cheese. It’s covered with salsa, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. In other words, it’s more than you could, or perhaps should, ever eat. Or, try the fish tacos, which taste especially light despite their fried coating. Dunk these into the bright and fresh green salsa.

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Brownies Gourmet Burgers At BGB, burger and beer pairing is an art. One of the best burgers is the Ranch Hand ($10), served open face on house-made cornbread. The 7-ounce patty is topped with Kobe chili, cheddar cheese, green onions and cilantro cream sauce. Try it with the Pranqster Belgian Style Golden Ale from the North Coast Brewing Co. in Ft. Bragg, California. Don’t forget to add the Suit and Tie Fries, with truffle oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese.

1730 Utica Square, 918-747-7935, www.brownies-hamburgers.com Kilkenny’s Silverspring salmon cakes ($15) are perfect for a light summer dinner. Fresh veggies, potatoes, Atlantic salmon and breadcrumbs combine in this dish. A creamy dill sauce is the icing on these delicate cakes. Try it with Smithwick’s Irish Ale, a golden beer with fruity notes, which is great with many summer dinners.

1413 E. 15th St., 918-582-8282, www.tulsairishpub.com McNellie’s I’m always tempted by the fried chicken tenders at McNellie’s. You could pair any beer with those and be just fine. I say the same for McNellie’s sweet potato fries, though a Marshall Brewing Co. McNellie’s Pale Ale is especially good. Another great chicken dish is the South City Chicken ($10.99), a grilled chicken breast with pepper jack cheese, avocado and a vibrant pico de gallo. Try this one with Marshall’s Atlas India Pale Ale, which has floral tones and a full flavor.

409 E. First St., 918-382-7468; 7031 S. Zurich Ave., 918-933-5250; www.mcnellies.com Zanmai Take in a view of the skyline over sushi or the bustling hibachi seating at Zanmai. I haven’t gone wrong ordering off the dinner menu and especially like the sea scallops with cream sauce ($28). Try them with a Goose Island Sofie on tap. This wine barrel-aged brew leaves a taste of citrus and fruit, with a hint of vanilla. It’s great with seafood dishes, including a sushi dinner.

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Enter the mezcal

A traditional Mexican spirit made from roasted agave hearts is gaining popularity and can be found on respectable cocktail menus all over the country (and Tulsa).

by LIZ BLOOD

Negroni Week

Negroni Week is a worldwide celebration of the Negroni — a classic cocktail made from gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Participating bars donate at least $1 of every Negroni sold to the charity of their choice. Campari, one of Negroni Week’s presenters, will donate $10,000 to the charity chosen by the venue that raises the most money. From June 6-12, have one Negroni or several in the name of a good cause at the following locations: DOC’S WINE & FOOD 3509 S. PEORIA AVE. benefiting Humane Society of Tulsa HODGES BEND 823 E. THIRD ST. benefiting Tulsa Botanic Garden JUNIPER 324 E. THIRD ST. benefiting Youth Ser vices of Tulsa PRHYME DOWNTOWN STEAKHOUSE 111 N. MAIN ST. benefiting Youth Ser vices of Tulsa

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With flavors perfect for grilling season, swap the tequila for a blanca mezcal the next time you make a margarita. Combine 1 ½ ounces mezcal, 1 ounce Cointreau and ½ ounce lime juice in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain.

Or, in celebration of Negroni Week (see sidebar), try a Smoky Negroni (pictured here), made with mezcal instead of gin. Stir 1 ounce each mezcal, sweet vermouth and Campari in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.

If you would rather have the pros make one for you, ask for one at Valkyrie in the Brady Arts District.

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LEARNING THAT TOUCHES LIVES Tulsa Sooners Earn Teacher of the Year Honors Congratulations to Tulsa Public Schools Teacher of the Year Robert Kaiser and Union Public Schools Teacher of the Year Laura Latta! We’re proud of the commitment our students have to making a positive impact on the Tulsa community. If you’re ready to make a bigger impact in your career and our community, explore our more than 30 degree programs.

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A fondness for lists

by JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT

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ers are darling, and any seafood dishes we’ve ordered are always awesome. Oh! And the Tropical Pad Thai is eye-rollingly good.

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Not so much the productive to-do lists, which I occasionally scrawl on sticky notes, slap on my desk in plain sight and, much more than occasionally, lose.

I’m fonder of lists to Santa, which I haven’t made in several years. But I’m most partial to lists of the best restaurants, the swankiest patios, the coolest boutiques and myriad other visitable spots in and around town — which is why the annual A-LIST is my favorite issue of TulsaPeople.

To celebrate, I thought I’d share some of my own lists, beginning with the “Top 5 Things I Want to Enjoy During the Days Leading up to When I Turn 41 This Month” (because I’m writing this having skipped breakfast and waiting for a late lunch, which is not conducive to sharing a “Top 5 List of Healthy Things my Physician Would Rather I Crave”):

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Banh mi and/or (but more than likely and) kimchi fries from Lone Wolf. A few weeks ago when I stopped by the food truck in front of the Fur Shop, 520 E. Third St., they were out, but I ordered some fabulicious rice bowl thingy, got in my car, drove half a block and ate it on the side of the road with nary a grain of shame.

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The Zombie at Saturn Room, 209 N. Boulder Ave. Have you had this yet? Oh, my, you need one. Or two — and an Uber driver. It’s a swill-worthy pleasantly walking-dead … OK, that last description probably isn’t helping sell it, sorry. But it’s tasty and, at the risk of sounding like a drunken whore who can’t spell, very licorice. Plus, the bartenders are friendly, and it’s the perfect place for a summer cocktail, whether inside or out on the cool patio.

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“My Bloody Saturday.” It sounds like a horror movie, I know, but it’s anything

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Ida Red Boutique, 3336 S. Peoria Ave. I’m proud of myself that I’ve been able to walk straight (ha) past the candy and pop to the T-shirts and socks, the latter of which they have a delightful supply — including my beloved “Sure I’m Listening — With My Butt” socks. I totally bought them for the beautiful turquoise and gray tones, the latter of which perfectly matches a pair of Calvin Klein pants. Therefore, they aren’t offensive.

6. but scary. Well, the possible visuals the following info might conjure could be disturbing, but if you’re reading this while having one of those aforementioned Zombies, you won’t care. Anyway, so “My Bloody Saturday” starts out with a 30-minute sweat-and-swear session with my personal trainer, Christopher Smith, at Physiques by Monique, 3403 S. Peoria Ave., followed by Frank Williams’ Power Hour spin class at Monique’s, followed immediately by an hour-long walk/run along Riverside and, finally, by a Bloody Mary at The Wild Fork in Utica Square, courtesy of gorgeous mixologist Jasmine.

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Lettuce wraps at The Tropical, 8125 E. 49th St. This is one of my favorite restaurants, and this particular menu item is probably what I share the most with my significant other whenever we go. Plus, the serv-

Oxley Nature Center, Mohawk Park. It took too many years for me to discover this place, and now it’s one of my favorite bonding-with-nature experiences in the area.

Sure, I love hikes on Turkey Mountain with friends and like no better place than RiverParks for jogging; but bird-watching strolls while story brainstorming and taking copious deep, cleansing breaths make this a soul-nourishing must more often than just on my birthday.

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Cake balls at Ann’s Bakery, 7 N. Harvard Ave. Yeah, I know this is No. 7 on a list I said was just gonna be five. But hey, it’s my birthday month, and I love my neighborhood bakery. In fact, I better make a list of what I want while I’m thinking of it — and, perhaps, ask Christopher, Frank or Monique to go with me so I’ll make better decisions. tþ

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HERE COMES THE SUN Local experts give their advice for keeping skin safe this summer.

by MARNIE FERNANDEZ

Sunscreen is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun. Erin Lucie, clinical director for Oklahoma MD Medical Spa, suggests teenagers use oil-free, matte-finish SPF products like OBAGI Medical Sun Shield. Lucie also stresses hydration and providing protection against UVB and UVA radiation plus infared defense to combat stress to the skin.

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Along with shorter hemlines comes the increased chance of sunburns, which can cause aging skin and skin cancer.

Fortunately, with a little bit of planning, fun in the sun is still possible.

“What people don’t realize is, it’s never too late to begin protecting your skin from the sun,” says Dr. Ashwini K. Vaidya of Tulsa Dermatology Clinic. “While a lot of the damage has been done when a person is young, it’s never too late to help do something about it.”

Vaidya also states that starting to wear sunscreen on a daily basis can help repair and pos-

sibly reverse some of the sun damage that has occurred.

However, the experts all agree on one thing: The earlier skin protection begins, the better, as most skin cancer in adults is from the sun exposure they had in their first 20 years.

It is recommended for babies to be kept out of the sun until at least 6 months of age.

“Their skin can be too sensitive for sunscreen, and their bodies can’t create enough pigment in their skin or eyes to protect themselves,” says Erin Lucie, clinical director of Oklahoma MD Medical Spa. “Pigment acts like tiny little umbrellas hovering over the cells’ DNA that prevents the UV rays from damaging the skin.”

Lucie also suggests hats and lightweight clothing for babies and a sunshade in the car to protect babies in their car seats.

“Don’t forget UV rays can go through window glass, so it is essential to keep them protected even while in the car,” Lucie says.

After 6 months old, it is safe for children to wear a tear-free sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

“You should also apply the sunscreen at least 20 minutes before your child goes outdoors,” Vaidya says, also recommending reapplying sunscreen every two hours when children are out in the sun. “Toddlers can begin to wear UV-protected glasses and clothing, too.”

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Teenagers should start wearing a daily hydrator with SPF 30, according to Lucie.

“Teenagers’ skin becomes more sensitive, so adding the hydration element is important,” she says. “If they have oily, acne-prone skin, there are oil-free, matte-finish SPF 30 products available, as well.”

The teenage and young adult years are the most crucial times to protect the skin.

“In general, the younger you are, the more damage can occur to your skin,” says Dr. Larry Altshuler of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, “and the greater the risk for developing skin cancer because of the damage that has been done to the DNA.” Altshuler stresses the importance of never using a tanning bed.

“People who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 75 percent,” he says.

Young to middle-aged adults should first apply a Vitamin C serum and then a daily hydrating sunscreen with SPF 30.

“The topical Vitamin C serum is proven to aid in phototoxic damage,” Lucie says. “However, not all Vitamin C and sunscreen products are made the same, so always look for those approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation.”

Lucie also recommends that older adults begin using a sunscreen with pigment controllers.

“Look for ingredients like hydroquinone or arbutin to prevent and correct damage,” Lucie says. “And seniors over the age of 70 definitely need to use an SPF with a hydrator.”

Currently, there are no formal recommendations for routine skin checks.

“Even though the most current recommendations from the USPSTF (U. S. Preventative Services Task Force) state there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against annual screenings in adults without a history of skin cancer in the family,” Altshuler says. “Dermatologists and their organizations recommend starting screening even as a young child, especially if they have higher risk factors.”

Vaidya agrees.

“If you have a history of excessive sun exposure, multiple blistering sunburns, relatives with melanoma or a history of numerous atypical moles, you need to be screened by a dermatologist,” she says, suggesting every 6-12 months depending on findings during an examination.

“I look for the ugly duckling: a spot that has been growing and changing over time and does not look like all the other spots,” Lucie says.

“Those are the ones that need to be checked out immediately.”

Lucie also says technology can help.

“There are apps for your phone that will take a photo of a mole, analyze it and track the changes over time,” she says. SkinVision and MySkinPal are popular apps.

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The MySkinPal app is an easy way to track and analyze moles over time, as well as share photos and information with your medical provider at annual screenings. Spots that have grown or changed over time are ones that need immediate attention.

Although everyone who has been overexposed to the sun is at risk for skin cancer, some individuals have a higher risk than others.

“People with a lighter skin color (fair complexion, blond or red hair, blue or green eyes), and who freckle or redden easily have a high risk factor,” Altshuler says. “Also, people with certain types and a large number of moles pose a higher risk.”

Even without risk factors, anyone who gets sunburned is in potential danger.

“Getting a sunburn just once every two years triples the risk of getting skin cancer,” Altshuler says.

However, sometimes sunburns still occur, even when taking precautions. So, what do you do when that happens?

“You need to keep your body cool,” Lucie says. “Take a cool shower or bath and moistur-

ize with an aloe vera lotion. But do not apply an oil or anything thick and greasy because the skin needs to breathe.”

Vaidya recommends staying hydrated.

“Hydration is very important, especially in children, as the burn ‘draws’ fluid from the body to the skin,” she says. “Taking a few doses of ibuprofen over the next 48 hours will help reduce the redness and swelling. However, if there are fever, chills or severe blisters you should seek medical help.”

The essentials to practicing good skin health in the summer apply across the board.

“It is important to protect your skin at all ages,” Vaidya says. “Wear sunscreen daily, avoid sun exposure between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. when the UV rays are the most harmful.

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Arkansas traveler Arkansas’ capital city provides endless entertainment.

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Here are five things to check out this month.

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Central High School One of the most significant moments in American educational history took place in Little Rock in September 1957. Now known as the Little Rock Nine, students ranging from age 15-17 fought for the right to attend the school of their choice regardless of race.

The National Park Service has preserved Little Rock Central High School as a national historic site and provides guided tours by reservation only. The school is still used by the public school system and has more than 2,500 students.

The visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.

2120 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock; 501-374-1957; www.nps.gov/chsc

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The Purple Cow A trip isn’t really a vacation until one stops at the local ice cream parlor. The Purple Cow is a diner and soda fountain with a following in central Arkansas. It is known for its hand-dipped purple vanilla milkshake, plus its gourmet burgers, specialty sandwiches and old-fashioned soda fountain goodies.

8026 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 501-221-3555; 11602 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, 501-224-4433; www.purplecowlr.com

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Clinton Presidential Center Located near the historic River Market District, the Clinton Presidential Center opened in 2004 and now is home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and the local offices of the Clinton Foundation.

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The museum’s permanent exhibits take the visitor through life at the White House, a Clinton administration timeline, an Oval Office replica, Clinton’s campaigns and so much more. After walking through all this history, take a lunch break at 42, the museum’s restaurant.

The Clinton Presidential Center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; and 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Admission ranges from $6-$10; children under age 6 are free.

1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock; 501-3744242; www.clintonfoundation.org/clintonpresidential-center

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Mosaic Templars Cultural Center The Mosaic Templars of America was an African-American fraternal organization founded in Little Rock in 1882. Today, the organization’s headquarters houses the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, which collects, preserves, interprets and celebrates Arkansas’ African-American history, culture and community from 1870 to the present.

Community achievements in business, politics and the arts also are recognized.

The museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free.

501 W. Ninth St., Little Rock; 501-683-3593; www.mosaictemplarscenter.com

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Riverfest Music lovers flock to downtown Little Rock’s riverfront for the annual Riverfest Music Festival from June 3-5. Festivities begin on Friday with Flowing on the River, at which local wineries and breweries feature tastings, plus plenty of food and live music. The music festival includes headliners Chris Stapleton, The Flaming Lips, Goo Goo Dolls and Cole Swindell. Fireworks close the festivities at 9 p.m., Sunday.

Weekend passes are $37.50. Two VIP tickets are $500. Flowing on the River tickets are sold separately at $25 each. www.riverfestarkansas.com tþ

Photos courtesy Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.instagram.com/ilovepurplecow

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Some recommended cultivars for our area:

IN THE GARDEN

The large blue flowers of clematis “H. F. Young” enhance a lamppost in a midtown Tulsa neighborhood.

C. ARABELLA Deep blue-mauve fading to pale blue.

C. ARMANDII Evergreen with large leaves and vanilla-scented flowers.

EARNEST MARKHAM Magenta or fuschia color.

ETOILE VIOLETTE Deep violet.

Garden royalty

JACKMANII An old favorite, easily grown, with dark purple-blue flowers.

Story and photo by RUSSELL STUDEBAKER

NIOBE Ruby red flowers with cream stamens.

With their winding ways, clematis are statement makers in Tulsa gardens.

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Most are deciduous and have a long life — up to 50 years. The large flowering hybrids generally reach a height of 8-12 feet, while the herbaceous (non-vining types) only grow 2-5 feet tall.

An adage about their growth is: “The first year they sleep, the second year they creep and the third year they leap.” Once established, they are strong growers.

The hybrids’ ornamental features are primarily their large flowers ranging from 4-10 inches in diameter.

Each cultivar produces multitudes of white, blue, violet, purple, pink, red or bi-colored blooms.

The flowers come in many shapes: small blooms in loose clusters; bell- or urn-shaped flowers; or flat and open flowers like the hybrids.

Many of the clematis species are fragrant, but most of the hybrids are not. And after the petals fall, a feathery ball-shaped seed structure develops with a seed attached to each of the plumes in the structure. These are wonderful in dried arrangements.

Plant clematis from container-grown specimens by digging a hole two times as large as its pot and twice as deep, and make sure the site has good drainage.

Backfill the hole with compost or Canadian sphagnum peat moss, then carefully tease the roots from the outside edges of the soil ball. Plant them with the plant’s crown 1-2 inches below the soil level to allow regeneration of new growth in case of stem damage or wilt disease. A soil pH of 6.5-6.8 is recommended for success.

Water the plant and apply a 2-inch organic mulch around the base. Mulching helps keep the roots cool and moist, which ties in with another sage saying: “Heads in the sun and feet in the shade.”

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HENRYI Large white flowers, chocolate brown center.

Water deeply once a week in dry periods. For feeding, use a 4-6-2 fertilizer (or the organic Rose-Tone 4-3-2 fertilizer) monthly from March through September, except for the time the plant is in full bud before blooming.

The most serious problem is fungal stem rot called clematis wilt in which part of the plant collapses and dies. Treat the plant by destroying the infected parts, and it will usually regrow by the second year from the buds planted lower in the soil.

Pruning depends on its grouping and flowering timeframe.

Group A: Flowers in spring on last year’s growth.

Prune moderately after flowering, but no later than the end of July.

Group B: Flowers in early summer on last year’s growth and later on stems of new growth. Prune back stems lightly in February or March to the topmost pair of large green buds.

Group C: Flowers in late summer or early fall on the last 2-3 feet of current season’s growth. In February or March prune each stem to a height of 2-3 feet from the ground.

Planting clematis on lamp or mailbox posts is traditional, but they also can embellish trellises, arbors, pergolas, fences and walls. They must have some small diameter surface, like wire or plant stems to clasp for support. In England and Europe, they are often grown with climbing roses, through shrubs and even on trees.

Local nurseries will have container-grown plants at this time. A good mail-order resource is Brushwood Nursery in Athens, Georgia. Visit www.gardenvines. com for more information. Linda Beutler’s books are some of the best resources — “Gardening with Clematis: Design and Cultivation” and “The Plant Lover’s Guide to Clematis.” tþ

NELLY MOSER Pale rosy-mauve with carmine midrib in petals and maroon anthers.

POLISH SPIRIT Deep purple with red stripes.

REBECCA Nice red flowers.

STARFISH 8-inch white petals with purple-pink stamens.

THE PRESIDENT Rich purple-blue with white and red stamens.

BETTY CORNING Pale small lavender “bells;” all the texensis hybrids are resistant to wilt.

DUCHESS OF ALBANY Deep rose; pink small bells.

PRINCESS DIANA Bright pink; small upright flowers.

VILLE DE LYON Rosy pink.

Russell Studebaker is a professional horticulturist, book author and garden writer in Tulsa and can be reached at russell.studebaker@ cox.net.

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Designer Lance Cheney considers the dining room the “prettiest room” in this recently transformed 1920s Maple Ridge home. The designer focused on black and cream neutrals, letting the dining table remain the centerpiece of the room.

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A Maple Ridge home is transformed to merge the home’s era with today’s style.

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Built in 1925, the Spanish Colonial is nestled on its own little peninsula between streets, so it’s hard to drive by without noticing it. A tiled roof and terrace accented with Mexican tile, curved windows and doorways, built-in woodwork and other architectural influences inspired the project’s leader, Cheney of Richard Neel Interiors.

“It’s such a strong house,” Cheney says. “I loved all the arches in the doors and windows, and the first thing (the homeowner) talked to me about was leaving all the woodwork dark.”

Cheney’s team helped the homeowner, Dr. Lisa Owens, who commutes between Tulsa and Texas for work, create an updated look for the home’s first and second floors and full basement. The goal was to highlight the original integrity of the home while incorporating a modern feel with art, furniture and accents. The outcome is a chic but unfussy retreat for the busy family.

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“I thought the experience with Lance and Richard Neel was fantastic, and I’m so pleased with how comfortable my home is,” Owens says.

The project began this past summer in the upstairs area. Owens updated the home considerably after she bought it, but she wanted to refresh her bedroom and study, which the design team did with new furniture, bedding and accents.

Now, it’s a relaxing and calm space to unwind.

The arched chestnut moldings and original woodwork are the home’s signature features, so when designing the first floor — with its media-free sitting areas and a dining room — Cheney let the architecture and the client’s lifestyle take the lead.

“For the living areas, we really wanted them to be comfortable and rooms that people really wanted to be in,” Cheney says. “You can sit in the library area by the fireplace with all the natural light coming in through the windows.”

Although the first floor has plenty of space, it’s not arranged the way many homes are today.

The homeowner and designer did not want to sacrifice the home’s original details for a trendy floor plan.

“It’s not an open floor plan,” Cheney says.

“In the 1920s, the kitchens were separated — not like how we live today.”

By using smart design choices, such as creating an eat-in area and subtle café curtains for the arched windows, the design team created an open and airy feel without hiding the beautiful features that defined the home.

“We knew we had to have some type of curtains for privacy at night,” Cheney says. “Once we had them installed, I knew (Owens would) say, ‘I’m probably never going to close them.’

She loved the natural light, and we wanted to keep that for her.”

Keeping her personal touches also was important to her, so they integrated them into the design.

For example, Owens wanted to keep some family portraits hanging in the living areas, so to work them into the new design, Cheney had them reframed to be consistent with the new art she selected.

“I think it is important when working with a designer to be honest about the selections they offer you,” Owens says. “Don’t worry you will

hurt their feelings. After a couple of meetings with the boys, they knew my taste and rarely presented me with anything I didn’t like. Let your designer know what you like and your budget. That way, you will have the home and the look you love.”

All the items used for the interior came from Neel’s Brookside storefront, “home,” which made redecorating simple and convenient. “(Owens) really is great about making choices,” Cheney says. “She was decisive and knew exactly what she wanted, which made my job so much easier.”

For the dining room, which Cheney thinks is the “prettiest room of the house,” he focused on blacks and creams as neutrals. The focal point is a stunning table by Mr. Brown London, which is round and open. The base and top are wood, which adds texture to the room.

For the dining room art, they also went for texture — but in an unexpected way. The oversized, up-close photographs of marble resemble a landscape from afar.

“It almost looks like a grassy field,” Cheney says.

Because the view from the dining room was so perfect, looking right out to the pool area, they kept the windows free from curtains.

Owens loves to spend time with her three children, but instead of cluttering the first floor with flat-screen TVs and other entertainment necessities, they converted the basement — with full-height ceilings — into a comfortable media room with custom elements. It was a great way to keep the simplicity of the first floor without having to create room for TVs, Cheney says.

“She really wanted the basement to be a fun room, and she knew they would use it lot,” he says. “It really came together. She already had an 80-inch TV, so we knew we needed a custom sofa to fit the space.”

Owens chose a modern sofa from the showroom, but because of moving and installation concerns, Cheney requested two 60-inch pieces custom made from the manufacturer. And for an accent, they chose a “recliner” made by North Carolina’s Vanguard Furniture that looks like a sleek mid-century modern chair.

Because Owens commutes between two cities for her career, hiring the Richard Neel team was not only a time-saver, but also helped her make the many decisions necessary in a project of this scope.

“I liked being presented with options and not doing all the running around,” she says, plus they were able to envision the homeowner’s wants and needs.

Comfort plus style — that was the key for the entire house.

“It was incredible,” Cheney says. “It is such a charming house.” tþ

The Spanish Colonial home has many signature features, including arched chestnut moldings and original woodwork. The design team worked with the homeowner to create a plan to let the architecture and client’s lifestyle take the lead.

The home’s basement features plenty of space to enjoy TV and socialing.

Richard Neel Interiors created an updated look throughout the home.

Plenty of light cascades through the first floor living area’s arched windows.

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11013 S Joplin Place, Tulsa

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Desirable open plan with 2 bedrooms down! Gunite pool, spill-over spa, covered outdoor living, handscraped hardwoods, plantation shutters, gourmet kitchen, study, theater room, game room and 3 car garage. ◆ 5 Bedrooms

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Oak COuntry EstatEs I 4810 Oak Leaf Drive Stately Traditional full brick on 1 acre by Oaks Country Club. 6 Bedrooms (4 on lst floor), Formals, Study, Kitchen with pantry, wine fridge, nook. Greatroom with fireplace. 2 Laundry rooms 1 up/1 down.

Game, craft, exercise & all purpose room. Fenced, mature trees, brick storage building. Security, sprinkler system, central vac. $629,900

MaplE rIdgE 1121 E 19th Street Immaculate newer home in Maple Ridge Historic District. 1st floor master suite w/ luxury bath, double walk-ins. Study off entry w/custom bookshelves. Open kitchen and family room w/ FP. Formal LR w/ FP overlooks pool & pergola.

3 bedrooms up. $798,000

sEquOyah hIll II 11523 S Oswego Ave Ultimate in Luxury living, Jenks S. E. and gated community. Custom built by Sam Hollinger and was the Parade of Homes champion.

4 bdrms 4 bath & 2 half baths, Stunning outdoor kitchen and pool with Cabana. 3 car garage. Media room and game room. Mater suite and guest downstairs with 2 large bdrms with baths upstairs, a finished out gorgeous basement could be a work out, card game or dance room. $1,950,000

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5712 W Orlando Circle - Cedar Ridge Villa in gated community. 12 foot ceilings, 8 foot doors, hardwoods & heavy crown. 2 bedrooms down, 1 up each w/private baths. Theater room over garage. Private courtyard, outdoor living w/fireplace, grill & water feature. $469,900

2916 E 68th Street - Stunning contemporary home.

Situated Near Southern Hills CC. Limestone & Hickory flrs, Exotic granites & sleek cabinetry. Soaring ceilings, ceiling to floor stone FP & wet bar. Dining, study, music, game & fitness rms. Beautiful gardens & waterfall. $799,900

Grand laKe Lawhead Hollow w/400 feet of lake front, 4 BR, 3 BA, stainless, granite, 2 fireplaces, 3 acres to roam, deep cove with a 1-slip dock & enclosed fishing dock. A hidden jewel in the woods and only 10 min east of Disney. $499,000

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Architect Rachel Zebrowski calls it “Desert Mediterranean”.

Pool overlooks green belt & Crow Creek. $1,150,000

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6650 S Evanston Circle - $1,799,000 Stunningly beautiful, gated single-story French Manor, Pool and Guest House meticulously patterned after 17th and 18th century architecture with fabulous updates for today’s living! Authentic French millwork, hardware, lighting, cabinetry, and flooring. Six antique fireplaces, rare bronzes and other period details collected from all over Europe. Exceptionally high ceilings and open floor plan with 4 sumptuous Living Areas, culinary Kitchen, gracious Dining Room, 2 beautifully appointed Guest Suites, and breathtaking Master Suite with dual Dressing Rooms and Baths. Napoleonic-style Guest House with Bedroom Suite, Living Area with fireplace, small Kitchen and separate work Studio. Manicured grounds surround lovely pool and 3 covered pavilions. Perfect location just steps from prestigious Southern Hills Country Club.

10803 S Oswego Avenue- $2,850,000 Prestigious Estate delivers ultimate resort living with on lush acre with pond views in desirable Belmont, Jenks SE! One of South Tulsa’s most spectacular backyards w fabulous Outdoor Kitchen and Living with infinity pool, spa, two firreplaces, waterfall, pool bath, mill house and much more! Incredible gourmet center-island Kitchen; show-stopping Great Room with pool views; exquisite Formal Dining, travertine Foyer with grand signature staircase; groin-ceiling Gallery; handsome Study; inviting Den with stone replace; Utility/Craft/Mud Room with double washer-dryers, wrapping center and dog-wash; opulent Master Retreat with elegant Dressing Closet and luxurious Spa Bath; and Guest Suite down. Huge Game Room with wet bar & built-ins; tiered Home Theater fully equipped with top-of-the-line equipment and furnishings; plus 4 king-sized Bedroom Suites up.

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McGraw Realtors 2423 E 25th Place – Updated Midtown Charmer with oversized Master suite, huge master bath, closet with Island. Fabulous wood flooring, updated Granite kitchen, Stainless appliances, Formal Dining, Bonus Workout Room, 3 bed, 3 full bath, Large yard with deck for entertaining. Close to Utica Square Shopping-A Must See! $469,000

1971 N 209th Avenue W – Pristine House On 30+ Acres. Just off HWY 412. 85% Solar Powered, 3/3/2 with Massive Great Room. Second Living Loft.

Stacked Stone Fireplace. Bamboo Wood Flooring.

Bubbling Tubs. Saferoom, 35 x 50 Shop. Large Deck For Entertaining with retractable awning. Backup Generator. $589,000

16026 N 32nd West Avenue – Unique, Pristine Condition House on 5 Acres. 4/3/2. Updated Kitchen with Center Island, Granite, Tons of Cabinets/Storage. Two Fireplaces, One in Master and one in Living, Two Master Suites, Finished Basement. Views of Skiatook/Lake & Downtown Tulsa.

Upstairs Bedrooms w/Balconies. Huge Mid-level Deck. Must See!! $287,000

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McGraw Realtors 6010 E. 117th St. Beautiful new listing in the prestigious South Tulsa neighborhood of River Oaks. This English Estate has every amenity possible to make living easy. Open kitchen and familyroom has granite and stainless appliances. The master suite offers sitting area with fireplace to cozy up on winter A unique opportunity to own your own piece of Grand Lake. This property has never been offered tonights, the public.the Thespa original house is situated giving views oftub. the lake to almost everybedroom. bath has a salted soaking 3 additional Gene Starr a Tulsa architect was instrumental in transforming the house into the beautiful showplace it is today.

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Billards fullhouse kitchen, and more. kitchen can easily cook for a crowd with double ovens, two refrigerators along with a spacious pantry is aesthetically pleasing having granite island and backsplash. Downstairs is the Callbutfor more information. $2,995,000 master suite with two sitting areas, his and her bathrooms along with closets. Upstairs features 3 additional bedrooms each with private baths. A gameroom completes the second floor. The 3-car detached garage has a covered walkway connecting to the house. A complete 1-bedroom apartment above the garage features hardwood floors, full kitchen, office space and marble bath. The relaxing inground pool overlooks the lake with an expansive pool deck. Two additional beautiful patios plus a 2nd floor deck offers additional views of the lake and relaxing areas.

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6623 S. Evanston Cir. This could be your backyard. This well appointed home with gorgeous wood, hardware and marble is situated on 2.8 acres. The house is close to 8000 sq. ft. beautifully landscaped and has a large treed lot. The 6 bedrooms, kitchen and formal living areas are on one-level. There are 7 full baths and one ½ bath. Large lower level gameroom with full kitchen and bath overlooks a beautiful pool. $1,500,000

3126 E. 87th PL Gated Wellington South has view of the pond. Recently remodeled with attention grabbing details in every room. 5 bedrooms, 2 located on the 1st floor. Study. Redone gameroom with wet bar. Beautifully landscaped. $760,000

2404 E. 28th St. Wide front porch with rocking chairs makes

you feel welcome in this colonial style home. Large open rooms with a lots of windows make the house great for lots of living.

Hardwood floors on 1st floor. Master suite plus additional bedroom and 3 bedrooms up. Spacious kitchen has center island and double dishwashers. 3 living areas. $898,000

4942 E. 103rd St. Custom Built in Wexford

by Murphy has been nicely updated. Formal living and dining. Kitchen has tile backsplash, granite counters and stainless appliances.

Familyroom with built-ins and fireplace. 3 bedroms on 1st floor with 2 additional bedrooms up + gameroom and sitting area. New Roof. $475,000

10520 S. 91st E. Ave. Magnificent home in Legacy Park II built by Bill Haynes Homes. The open floorplan is great for entertaining with great room having stone fireplace. Granite kitchen has stainless appliances and cherry cabinets. Office. 3 bedrooms on the first floor.

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Wide plank wood flooring throughout.

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In-ground gunite pool is surrounded by expansive patios. Words cannot express what an exceptional home this is. One of the most beautiful settings in this gated neighborhood. $1,500,000

7435 S. Gary Place

Stunning brick and stone French home on 1/2 acre corner lot in Guierwoods III, Jenks. Kitchen/Family room has dramatic vaulted ceilings with wood burning fireplace. Huge 10’ center island features 8’ X 4’ custom built, lighted pot rack, double ovens, sub zero refrigerator, cook top with built-in grill. Formal dining room and formal living room with fireplace. Office with boocase, hobby room and exercise room. Hardwood floors, crown moldings and decorative moldings around windows and doorways. Four bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths. In-ground Lagoon pool, gazebo and fire pit perfect for entertaining. Three car garage. Jenks Schools. $735,000 Call for more information

4216 W. Kent Street The Estates at Pembrooke Park! Built 2005. New paint, light fixtures, 5 BR, in a wonderful BA neighborhood. Convient to Creek exp. and 169. Formal living, dining, office & game room. Family room with fireplace open to kitchen with eating bar. Covered patio, 3 car garage. $255,000

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5708 E. 104TH PLACE - FOREST PARK III Beautiful Tulsa home in Jenks Schools. Updated with new paint and gorgeous wood floors. Master bedroom down, four bedrooms up, plenty of storage with over 6000 sq ft. Open floor plan with double-sided fireplace. Spacious patio with arbors, professionally landscaped backyard, and refinished pool. Established neighborhood with incredible trees! Call for more information.

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ulsa Botanic Garden recently unveiled its Children’s Discovery Garden, which is bound to kick summer boredom to the curb.

From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., June 25, learn about the power of pollinators — nature’s super heroes — at the family-friendly Pollinator Celebration. Kids can make masks, search for flowers that attract pollinators, play games and more. Families also can experience the sensory garden, paint with water on the garden’s art wall or climb the tree fort.

Tulsa Botanic Garden is located at 3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive, 8 miles northwest of downtown Tulsa. Admission is free for members and children age 2 and under; $8 for adults; and $4 for children age 3-12. Visit www.tulsabotanic.org. tþ TulsaPeople.com

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Explore the latest trends, speak with homebuilders and tour new builds at the HBA Parade of Homes.

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Mental Health Association Oklahoma More than 630 people attended Mental Health Association Oklahoma’s annual gala Carnivale Colors of India on April 2 at the Cox Business Center. Patrons included Jack and Becky J. Frank, event co-chairs with Drew Edmondson (not pictured); Zen and Carldell Pearson; and Michael W. Brose, CEO of Mental Health Association Oklahoma.

Oral Roberts University Chris Putman’s “Principles of Public Relations” class at Oral Roberts University hosted a senior prom April 7 for residents of the University Village retirement community. Pictured are University Village resident Millie Sullivan and Marley Jones, ORU freshman public relations major.

IABC The Tulsa Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators named Shagah Zakerion, executive director of Tulsa’s Young Professionals, its 2016 Communicator of the Year at the annual Bronze Quill Awards on March 3. Pictured are ceremony patrons Jon Hillis, Shirin Hillis, Pary Zakerion, Shagah Zakerion, Ebrahim Zakerion, Sheyda Brown and Dillon Brown.

Flight Night Hastings Siegfried, Terrell Siegfried, Nathan Pritchett, Xan Black, Meredith Siegfried Madden and Bailey J. Siegfried recently presented 2015 Flight Night funds to Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance and Fab Lab Tulsa for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.

Dillon International The Lunar New Year gala at Southern Hills Country Club rang in the New Year and celebrated the joy of adoption. Pictured are Tony Ducato, event emcee Heidi Ducato, China adoptee Remmi Smith and the nonprofit’s founder, Deniese Dillon.

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Empty Bowls on April 26 raised enough funds to cover 2 million meals for people in northeastern Oklahoma. Pictured are Event Co-chairs Jason Glass and Brian Hughes and Honorary Chairs Meg and Elliot Nelson.

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Fundraisers and fun happenings

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June 2 BROOKSIDE RUMBLE & ROLL Benefits Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. www.rumbleandroll.com June 2 RISE TO FREEDOM GALA Benefits RISE Shelter. www.riseshelter.org June 3 18TH ANNUAL TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefits TPS Athletic Department.

Lisa Norman: normali@tulsaschools.org June 3 TULSA CHILDREN’S CHORUS 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Benefits Tulsa Children’s Chorus. www.tulsacchorus.org June 4 BRAINIAC BALL Benefits Family & Children’s Services. www.brainiacball.com June 4 DIRTY DOG RUN Benefits the Bridges Foundation. www.thebridgesfound.org June 4 ST. JOHN STREET PARTY Benefits St. John Health System Foundation. www.stjohnhealthsystem.com/streetparty June 4 TULSA PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE Benefits Oklahomans for Equality. www.okeq.org June 9 CUPS & CUFFS GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefits Crime Prevention Network. www.okcpn.org

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June 9 MORE COLOR ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION Benefits Oklahomans for Equality. www.okeq.org June 9 TOP OF THE TOWN Benefits the Child Care Resource Center. www.ccrctulsa.org

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June 17 WALTZ ON THE WILD SIDE Benefits Tulsa Zoo’s Building Beyond Your Wildest Dreams Capital Campaign. www.waltzonthewildside.org June 18 INSANE INFLATABLE 5K Portion of proceeds benefits American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Tulsa County. www.insaneinflatable5K.com June 23 PAWS & PICTURES Benefits Tulsa SPCA. www.tulsaspca.org June 24 TU UNCORKED WINE FESTIVAL Benefits University of Tulsa Alumni Association scholarships fund. www.tualumni.com June 25 THE CENTER POLO CLASSIC Benefits The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges. www.tulsacenterpoloclassic.org June 27 FOURTH ANNUAL DEMAND PROJECT GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefits the Demand Project. www.thedemandproject.org June 27 MUSICAL MONDAYS Benefits LIFE Senior Services. www.lifeseniorservices.org June 27 ROTARY CLUB OF TULSA 2016 HENRY P. IBA CITIZEN ATHLETE AWARDS Benefits Rotary Club of Tulsa. www.ibaawards.com

Ruth Richers with David Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma, left, and Anil Gollahalli, president of the Oklahoma Foundation of Excellence, at Oklahoma Mentor Day on Jan. 8 at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

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n 2007, Ruth Richers had just moved to Tulsa from Houston, Texas, and wanted to start serving in her church, Christ United Methodist.

She approached fellow congregant Mavis Jarvis, who led a tutoring program — now called Youth at Heart — for Tulsa children in low-income housing. Jarvis encouraged Richers to get involved in YAH tutoring at the church.

“I told her I was not a teacher,” Richers says. “She told me I only had to have a heart to help these students learn and know that someone cared about them.”

Richers says that is what kept her coming back — because the children needed love and wanted to learn.

When Jarvis retired, she suggested Richers help facilitate the program with another tutor, and in 2008 Richers became director of tutoring, a volunteer position.

Working with partner groups, Youth at Heart reaches more than 1,000 youth annually and has served more than 40,000 since it began as an eight-week summer program in 1976.

Youth at Heart’s mission: Providing opportunities that develop character, instill values and equip youth for success.

Was this your first opportunity in volunteer service? I have volunteered for several other organizations in the past, but Youth at Heart is the one program that has meant the most to me. I have gotten more love from the children than you can believe.

Since you began sharing your personal time at YAH, have you noticed more Tulsans volunteering for area nonprofits? Yes, I have noticed more and more people are making themselves available to volunteer for more programs. We can see the difference our time makes when we try to show others someone cares about them and their needs. tþ

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Perspectives on local art and culture

CONNECTING THE DOTS Philbrook’s chief curator improves on the museum’s reputation.

by GAIL BANZET-ELLIS Through Aug. 28 “A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings”

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10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday. Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road.

Call 918-749-7941 or visit www.philbrook.org.

Catherine Whitney joined the Philbrook staff six years ago. She has helped the museum develop several original exhibitions and collaborated on “A Place in the Sun” (see above).

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ince 2008, Philbrook Museum of Art has added more than 2,700 works to its collection of American, European, Native American, African, modern and contemporary art. The blazing speed at which the museum has increased its national visibility while enriching the quality of its exhibitions is due in part to Chief Curator Catherine Whitney, who joined the staff six years ago.

Whitney’s expertise in American paintings, modernism and Southwestern art from 1890-1940 is a valuable asset to Philbrook, according to Rita Singer, museum trustee and chairwoman of the collections committee. She says Whitney’s collaborative approach to acquiring new works and developing innovative exhibitions has elevated Philbrook’s reputation as a cooperative partner in the museum industry.

“When we develop original projects to share with partners, it raises our profile,” Whitney explains. “We can offer our expertise and collec-

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tion strengths while forming new allegiances with private collectors and museums nationwide. Such partnerships can, in turn, lead to greater access to and quality of loans for our visitors to enjoy.”

An ambassador for not only Philbrook, but also Tulsa’s entire arts scene, Whitney has worked with museums and collectors in Phoenix, Denver, Houston, New York City and Washington, D.C., to curate and co-curate shows and contribute to exhibition catalogs.

Her partnerships with lending institutions and museums complement Philbrook’s collection of interesting selections that serve a global arts community.

“We have a responsibility to put the bar really high and keep pushing for new ways to inspire Tulsa and the region,” Whitney says.

Her recent projects include “A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings,” a loan exhibition of important Western paintings organized by the Denver Museum

of Art. The museum requested Whitney’s expertise as a collaborator on the project, now on display in Philbrook’s Helmerich Gallery.

In addition to her chief curator role, Whitney works alongside three other Philbrook team members as a curator of American art.

Originally from the East Coast, she earned degrees in art history and studio art from Bowdoin College and a master’s in art history from the University of Maryland.

“I’m a generalist with a specialty in the Southwest, but growing up in New England I grew to love early colonial portraits and many forms of art,” Whitney says. “I was always drawing as a child, taking notes and looking for the perfect and beautiful.”

Over time, her interests expanded to paintings created by American artists of the early 20th century who moved to the Southwest in search of authentically American subjects. Whitney says she can relate to their western migration; after working at the National Gal-

lery of Art in Washington, D.C., she became an art dealer in Santa Fe. “My interests in western and Southwestern art are the result of the evolution of my career and where I’ve been,” Whitney says.

Now she and her husband, a nonprofit performing arts organizer, and their two children feel they have arrived in the right place at the right time.

“When we moved to Tulsa, I was amazed by the arts community here,” Whitney says. “I work with a smart team of caring and creative people, and the city is growing in literary, performing and visual arts.

There’s so much potential. It’s an exciting time to be here.” tþ

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Gospel truth Despite their talent, The Marks Sisters never compromised their faith.

by JUDY LANGDON Earline, Margaret Kaye and Rebecca Ruth are three-fifths of the The Marks Sisters. The gospel group officially disbanded in 1975 and will be inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame this month. ABOVE: A news clipping from the sisters’ performing days.

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rom the 1950s to the early ’70s, many Americans flipped on their black-andwhite TVs to watch The Lennon Sisters or The King Sisters. In that same period, Tulsans tuned their radio dials to hear local gospel group The Marks Sisters.

An opportunity to see the quintet perform returns June 19, when they are inducted into the prestigious Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame as part of Tulsa’s Juneteenth celebration (see sidebar).

The Marks Sisters — Pearl, Earline, Margaret Kaye, Judy and Rebecca Ruth — grew up in north Tulsa as the daughters of “Sister Geraldine” and Joseph Marks. At the coaxing and direction of their mother, an accomplished pianist and choir director, the sisters first began singing in their home church, Liberty Baptist Church at 2740 N. Quincy Ave. “During her choir performances, Mother continually received requests to sing solos,” says the eldest sister, Pearl. “Thus, the idea of The Marks Sisters began with me, during the early 1950s, when I was 7. I sat on the piano stool beside Mother and sang background, while she sang, ‘I Got Jesus and That’s Enough.’”

By 1957, Pearl (then age 9), Earline (8), Margaret Kaye (6) and Judy (4) had become a quartet.

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churches. The youngest sister, Rebecca Ruth, eventually became the fifth vocalist.

An invitation to sing live on radio station KFMJ resulted in more opportunities to sing outside of churches. Leon Russell even asked the girls to sing at one of his concerts. Then they hit the road, traveling and performing all over Oklahoma and on to Chicago; Birmingham, Alabama; and Decatur, Georgia.

But The Marks Sisters returned to Tulsa to record their first 45, which featured the songs “Bye and Bye” and “Go Down Moses.” A demo was sent to Jewel Records in Nashville.

“The producer liked our music but wanted us to sing R & B,” Pearl says. The girls and their mother nixed that idea. “The experience taught us patience, determination and the value of practice.”

By that time, the girls weren’t just a singing sensation; they were playing instruments — Pearl on piano; Earline, guitar; Judy, clarinet; Margaret Kaye, bass guitar; and Rebecca Ruth, drums.

When Geraldine and Joseph divorced in 1970, she and her daughters moved to Los Angeles, where they shared the stage with many nationally known performers and gospel groups. Geraldine’s sister, Georgette Jackson, was a pianist in Long Beach, California, and introduced the family to Duke Henderson, a blues and jazz singer turned gospel promoter and legendary radio DJ. “Brother Henderson booked all the national gospel singers in Los Angeles,” Pearl says. “He

liked our new sound and asked us to open for most of his promotions — big names like The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Williams Brothers, Gospel Cavaliers of Los Angeles, The Caravettes of Chicago and Shirley Caesar.”

Ironically, the Marks Sisters never received a contract with a famous label to sing gospel music.

“Several record executives were impressed with our demo but wanted to sign us to Las Vegas,” Margaret Kaye says. “Another record executive in Houston expressed an interest to break up our group and place us in other R & B groups. He said our music was ‘too contemporary’ for churches. We were taught to be stable in our faith, and we never wanted to compromise.”

The Marks Sisters disbanded after their mother’s death Nov. 14, 1975, but the sisters still get together a few times each year for “jam sessions.”

Rebecca Ruth was the first to learn of the group’s upcoming induction into the Jazz Hall of Fame.

“It was one of those ‘wow’ moments for me, to say the least,” she says. “Before I called everyone, I cried a little and thought about how happy Mom would be.”

The honor is dedicated to their mother, says Margaret Kaye, who adds that they expect the induction ceremony to be “exciting, entertaining and fun.”

And singing together will surely feel like old times. tþ

JUNETEENTH 2016 Tulsa Juneteenth is a citywide celebration June 16-19 in the Greenwood and Brady Arts districts. The festival honors heritage through music and art and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Public events include an outdoor movie, “The New Juneteenth,” and a Q&A with filmmaker Ike Water at Guthrie Green at 9:30 p.m., Thursday.

On Friday and Saturday, Guthrie Green, the Greenwood District and Living Arts will feature special performances, exhibits and live music from artists such as Eldredge Jackson, Julian Vaughn, the Wise Men & Koolie High and Arthur Thompson. The Greenwood Kids’ Zone will offer familyfriendly activities and various food trucks.

On Sunday, the Jazz Hall of Fame will host a gospel brunch. A full schedule of events and details are available at www. tulsajuneteenth.org.

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Michael Wright TU professor and Circle Cinema board member

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Synopsis: American-born slave Nat Turner (played by Nate Parker, also writer and director) leads a bloody rebellion to free slaves in Virginia in 1831 in this fact-based retelling.

Pick one genre of films to watch for the rest of your life. I’d have to say my favorite genre is more of a grouping: foreign or international films. Within those, I have no major preference; I just want to keep learning about telling stories on the screen in a consciously artful (i.e., not Hollywood) way.

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quagga is an extinct subspecies of plains zebra that lived in South Africa until the 19th Century; that’s just one bit of trivia you can learn from Michael Wright, the director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Creative Writing at the University of Tulsa.

In addition to sharing animal trivia, Wright serves on the board of directors at Circle Cinema, Tulsa’s independent and nonprofit art-house movie theater. He is the author of several playwriting methods books, numerous plays, short stories and poems.

Wright is a performance poet and lyricist and, with enough begging, a singer. He recently journeyed to Berlin, where he met with playwrights, directors and artists to compare working methods for developing new plays.

TULSA BOOK EVENTS JUNE 1 , “ART & SOLE” BOOK SIGNING Jane Gershon Weitzman, the wife of luxury shoe designer Stuart Weitzman, will speak and sign copies of her new book, “Art & Sole: Fantasy Shoes from the Stuart Weitzman Collection.”

7 p.m. at 108 Contemporary, 108 W. M. B. Brady St. Free. Presented by BookSmartTulsa and 108 Contemporary. www.108contemporary.org

Michael Wright (at Circle Cinema) appreciates films that tell stories in a “consciously artful” way.

Describe the plot of your favorite film without spoiling it for the rest of us. An army officer is dispatched to terminate the command of a rogue military commander during the Vietnam War. (The film is “Apocalypse Now.”) If you could pick someone to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be? Either Jim Carrey or Kate Winslet; I can’t decide.

Name your other favorite movies of all time. “The Godfather” 1 & 2 (not 3), “The Player,” “Juliet of the Spirits,” “Blow-up,” “The Big Sleep,” “The Seventh Seal,” “Melancholia,” “Seven Samurai,” “Wings of Desire,” “The Piano,” “Amores Perros,” “Safety Last” (a 1923 silent film). More recently: “Room,” “The Big Short,” “Spotlight.” This is just a tiny portion of a list that would go on for pages. tþ

JUNE 2 , “AN EVENING WITH A.O. SCOTT” Scott is the chief film critic for the New York Times. 7 p.m. at Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave. Free. Presented by BookSmart Tulsa. www.booksmarttulsa.com JUNE 9, “AN EVENING WITH LUCKY PEACH” Chris Ying is editor-in-chief and cofounder of Lucky Peach, a quarterly food journal. Includes food and drinks.

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