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FALL ARTS GUIDE September 2018

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THE INS AND OUTS OF TULSA’S LANDMARK PARK Artist Tommy Lee Ball paints the Boathouse at Gathering Place.

OF COURSE, YOU’RE ONE IN A MILLION. BUT WHAT IF YOU’RE ALSO ONE IN EIGHT?

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If you’re the one in the one-in-eight women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year*, early detection is key. Saint Francis Breast Health Services features state-of-the-art screenings that include tomosynthesis (3D) digital mammography, breast MRI and the latest technology in whole breast ultrasound screening for women with dense breast tissue.

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What makes Holland Hall unique?

Learn more at hollandhall.org.

We start with the exciting possibilities of AND — our many exceptional electives, athletic teams, arts programs, instructional approaches, and active learning opportunities on campus and across Tulsa — and connect them to the solid assurance of ALL — the complete educational experience that prepares students exceptionally well for college, work, and the world beyond.

AND/ALL highlights our inscribed values. As an Episcopal school, we honor the individual integrity of each child, and we provide the bedrock education every student needs.

It’s a commitment so strong, it’s quite literally who we are.

HollAND HALL. The possibilities of AND. The assurance of ALL.

Tulsa’s PreK through Grade 12 Independent Episcopal School

Oklahoma Heart Institute invites you to a FREE Yoga Session to celebrate AFib Awareness Month!

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Forest Orchard Park • 1143 S. Rockford Ave. FREE yoga mat for the first 50 attendees!

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) affects as many as 2.7 million Americans, making it the most common heart arrhythmia diagnosed.

Research shows that yoga reduces the number of AFib episodes. Oklahoma Heart Institute is recognized as one of the top programs to treat AFib.

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David Sandler, M.D. FACC • FHRS Oklahoma Heart Institute

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Brenda Puckett uses her RV for weekend getaways.

See how other Tulsans camp on p. 53.

FEATURED

30 Q&A Don Tomkalski’s career as the University of Tulsa’s sports information director

BY JOHN TRANCHINA

33 Gathering Place A-to-Z The ins and outs of experiencing Tulsa’s newest attraction

BY STAFF

53 Happy campers How Tulsans retreat to the great outdoors

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Three ways to experience Tulsa breweries.

Signature Symphony celebrates 40 years. A brief history of Riverside Drive.

September’s busy social calendar.

A camping cookbook Recipes and tips for your next adventure

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Galactic goods at Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios. Habit Boutique is on trend.

Plants to help butterflies. A trip down the turnpike. Customer service is back, according to Connie Cronley.

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Fall Arts Guide Restaurant Week REMODEL Tulsa and the Home Remodeling Showcase

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Restaurant Week entices with 50 participating eateries. Opa-homa at the Tulsa Greek Festival. Cocktails al fresco.

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THE INS AND OUTS OF TULSA’S LANDMARK PARK Artist Tommy Lee Ball paints the Boathouse at Gathering Place.

ON THE COVER Local artist Tommy Lee Ball paints the Boathouse at Gathering Place.

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Superior service.

Mark our words.

The MapleMark team, from left: Eric Davis, Samantha Caldwell-Cory, Will Richardson, Tony Davis, Guylene Dooman.

There’s a new bank in town with some familiar faces at the helm.

MapleMark Bank was founded in 2017 by Tulsa banking veterans Tony and Eric Davis. Premium service is and always has been the calling card of the Davis family, and the MapleMark Bank team takes it to another level.

After a $90 million initial capitalization—one of the largest in U.S. banking history for a new bank—we have the financial strength to complement our full suite of private banking and family office solutions, commercial and corporate banking services, state-of-the-art technology, and unmatched personal banking experience.

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I’d never slept in a tent before, but there I was, snuggled in my sleeping bag as I heard the sounds of Interstate 40 in the distance.

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It was the summer of 1997. My Aunt Rita had driven from her home in the Bay Area to Tulsa for her annual summer visit. I remember her pulling up with her shiny red pickup and surprising me with a road trip that would take us to San Francisco, where I would board a plane to fly back home. There was one caveat: We would camp along the way.

The only “camping” I had done was at summer sleepaway camp at Camp Takatoka near Wagoner.

Its screened-in cabins weren’t exactly roughing it.

Our first night took us to a KOA Kampground outside El Reno, Oklahoma. Conveniently located just off the interstate, the complex featured spots for RVs and travel trailers, as well as tent sites.

The host of the sparsely populated campground assured my aunt of our safety and that other travelers and families would arrive soon. We pitched our tent and were pleased how quickly we set up camp — a good omen for our two-week trip.

We left to pick up supplies and grab some dinner. Surely we’d have neighbors upon our return.

Nope. Not one. Just some loners who were there before.

“There will be some people here later, Anne,” I remember Rita telling me. I think she was trying to convince herself.

As it came time to settle in, the hum of the traffic put me right to sleep. My aunt? I don’t think she slept a wink.

To this day, she apologizes that my first night of camping was somewhat hazardous. “What was I thinking, taking a 15-year-old girl to camp in a tent by the interstate?” she commonly asks me. As you can see, we survived.

Our trip took us through seven states, where we visited and camped at some of the most beautiful and most popular national parks, including Mesa Verde and Grand Canyon.

Rita and I have been camping many times since. And a love of camping is something my husband, Dane, and I share — though I admit I don’t do the extreme heat or cold anymore. One of my best nights of sleep was at a campground along the Buffalo National River in Arkansas. While Dane 8

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was hoping our tent wouldn’t be washed away in a sudden thunderstorm, I dozed.

One thing I have learned in my limited camping experience is that I’m not a backpacker. I don’t want to haul my goods through the woods only to have to set up a tent and eat a meal from a bag. It’s good to learn these kinds of things about yourself, even if it means a meltdown in the middle of a national forest. It’s campground camping for me.

Because of my love of all things outdoors, it was a hoot getting to speak to the Tulsans for the camping feature on p. 53. Hearing their stories of adventure gave me the itch for my next trip.

No matter your mode or method of exploration, I encourage you to get out there and experience this great, natural, beautiful world.

Happy camping! TP

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MOVING ON UP

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ocated just off the Broken Arrow Expressway at South Yale Avenue, the hard-to-miss Climb Tulsa facility is among the largest climbing gyms in the nation. It offers 17,000 square feet in which to train or climb for fun and is accommodating to all ages, says founder Jason Burks. For younger climbers, the gym has a separate, less difficult climbing area and hosts various kids’ camps that teach climbing skills.

An avid climber himself, Burks purchased the former New Heights climbing gym in 2016 at East 11th Street and Highway 169. But after seeing the massive climbing gyms in various cities across the country, Burks decided Tulsa needed something similar.

During his time working on the creative team for Mayor G.T. Bynum’s 2016 campaign, Burks says he became inspired with the idea of making Tulsa a bigger, better and cooler place to live. That mission lives on with his new climbing facility.

“You’re not going to find a city the size of Tulsa with a gym this cool,” he says. TP

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For facts and figures behind Climb Tulsa’s new facility, see p. 16.

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SEPTEMBER C OMPIL ED BY JUDY L A NGDON

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Need a laugh? Check out the Blue Whale Comedy Festival with comedian/Netflix star Maria Bamford at Cain’s Ballroom. Soundpony and Guthrie Green will host additional acts.

One of the original Fab Four visits Tulsa when the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino welcomes Ringo Starr.

1 It’s college football time!

The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane hosts Central Arkansas at H.A. Chapman Stadium.

On Sept. 15, TU hosts Arkansas State.

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Witness captains and crews float down the river in the Great Raft Race ending at RiverWest Festival Park.

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Country music sensation Chris Young returns to the BOK Center with Kane Brown and Morgan Evans.

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Rocker Jack White brings his “Boarding House Reach Tour” to ONEOK Field.

Can’t wait for hockey season? Head to the BOK Center for the Tulsa Classic: the Dallas Stars vs. the Florida Panthers.

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Cain’s Ballroom welcomes indie-folk band the Mountain Goats and singersongwriter Al Riggs for an all-ages concert.

Wizard World Comic Con brings pop culture celebrities to the Cox Business Center.

Tulsa Roots Rocks the Green presents Austin songsmith Bob Schneider at Guthrie Green. (Other dates: Sept. 16, New Orleans funk with Big Sam’s Funky Nation; Sept. 23, “saints and sinners” music with Paul Thorn; Sept. 30, rock/Americana with Son Volt.)

Rock band Gov’t Mule hits the Cain’s Ballroom stage for an all-ages show.

Food, dance, culture and a Greek market await at the Tulsa Greek Festival presented by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

With a “Rebel Yell” we “Cry” for Billy Idol Live! at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Celebrate the great butterfly migration in progress at Monarchs on the Mountain in the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area.

The Tulsa State Fair happens at Expo Square with a sugar and cake show, midway rides, exhibits, an ice performance, a rodeo and live music.

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Eighties rock duo Air Supply performs its golden oldies at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Experience the sporting and musical spirit of the Scots when you attend Scotfest at Broken Arrow Events Park.

Guthrie Green hosts the Tulsa Soul Festival with music, art and Southern cuisine honoring the late Wayman Tisdale.

Country stars Clint Black and Sawyer Brown hit the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

(Note: For more September arts events, see our Fall Arts Calendar on p. 45.)

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CHARITABLE E VENTS 6 Restaurant Week Eve Kickoff Benefits Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

TULSAPEOPLE.COM / RESTAURANTWEEK 7 Kaleidoscope Ball Benefits Emergency Infant Services.

EISKBALL.ORG 7-16 Restaurant Week Benefits Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

TULSAPEOPLE.COM / RESTAURANTWEEK 8 Charity Banquet Benefits MITA’s Foundation.

MITASFOUNDATION.ORG / EVENTS Gold4Kids Walk and 5K Benefits Gold4Kids.

GOLD 4 KIDSTULSA.ORG 10 Golf Tournament Benefits Restore Hope Ministries.

GOLF.RESTOREHOPE.ORG 11 Charity Golf Tournament Benefits Broken Arrow Blue Star Mothers.

BABLUESTAR.ORG JA Classic Benefits Junior Achievement of Oklahoma.

JAOK.ORG Western Days Benefits Saint Simeon’s Foundation.

WESTERNDAYSEVENT.COM 13 Mission Ignition Flight Night 2018 Benefits Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance and Fab Lab Tulsa.

TULSAFLIGHTNIGHT.ORG Oklahoma Caring Awards Benefits Hospitality House of Tulsa.

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Smoke and Mirrors: All Keyed Up Benefits Clarehouse.

CLAREHOUSE.ORG 14 Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life NIGHT RIDE Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

CFF.ORG / TULSA Day of Caring Benefits Tulsa Area United Way. TAUW.ORG / DAYOFCARING Real Men Wear Pink Launch Party Benefits American Cancer Society.

CANCER.ORG Recharge Benefits Sustainable Tulsa.

SUSTAINABLETULSAINC.ORG / RECHARGE Restoring Our Community Banquet Benefits Crossover Community Impact.

CROSSOVERIMPACT.ORG Rustic Cuff 5K Benefits Joy in the Cause.

JOYINTHECAUSE.RUN 15 Laps for Little Ones Benefits Little Light House.

LITTLELIGHTHOUSE.ORG MisFEST Music Is She and She Is Music Festival Benefits River Parks Authority.

MISFEST.COM Philbrook MIX Benefits Philbrook Museum of Art. PHILBROOK.ORG / MIX Walk to End Alzheimer’s Benefits Alzheimer’s Association.

TULSAWALK.ORG Zombie Outbreak Benefits Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma.

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15-16 Home Remodeling Showcase Benefits Revitalize T-Town and HBA Charitable Foundation.

TULSAHBA.COM / ABOUT-THE-TOUR 17 MCA Golf Classic Benefits Metro Christian Academy.

METROCA.COM 20 Chapters: A Casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites Benefits Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service.

TULSALIBRARYTRUST.ORG Evening of Giving Benefits Home Builders Association Charitable Foundation and Revitalize T-Town.

TULSAHBACF.COM / EVENING-OF-GIVING Headliners Benefits Tulsa Press Club Foundation.

TULSAPRESSCLUB.ORG McDazzle Fun Ball Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa.

RMHCTULSA.ORG 21 Cattle Barons Ball Benefits American Cancer Society.

ACSTULSA.EJOINME.ORG / TULSACBB 22 Batman Day Tulsa: Masquerade/Cosplay Event and Charity Silent Auction Benefits Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs of Broken Arrow.

BATMANDAYTULSA @ GMAIL.COM Clary Runway Benefits Community HigherEd Institute.

CLARYRUNWAY.COM Corndog Classic Benefits Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and Tulsa Area United Way. CORNDOGCLASSIC 5K.COM

St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer Benefits ALSAC St. Judy Children’s Research Hospital.

STJUDE.ORG / WALKRUN Woofstock Benefits Oklahoma Alliance for Animals.

ANIMALALLIANCEOK.ORG 27 Tulsa Small Business Connection Summit and Awards Benefits Tulsa Regional Chamber.

TULSACHAMBER.COM Vision in Education Leadership Award Dinner Benefits Tulsa Community College Foundation.

TULSACC.EDU / FOUNDATION 28 The Tasting at Woodward Park Benefits Tulsa Garden Center.

TULSAGARDENCENTER.ORG / TASTING 29 1/2K Joke Race for a Serious Cause Benefits Mainsprings, formerly the Janada L. Batchelor Foundation for Children.

MAINSPRINGS.ORG / HALFK Green Leaf Gala Benefits Up With Trees.

GREENLEAFGALA.ORG Komen Tulsa Race for the Cure Benefits Susan G. Komen Tulsa.

KOMENTULSA.ORG Thin Mint Sprint Benefits Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma.

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A beer flight at Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing, 1004 E. Fourth St. Below, from left to right: Beer on tap at Dead Armadillo; Welltown Brewing, 114 W. Archer St.; a Fleet Feet group gathers for Brewery Night at Marshall Brewing Co., 618 S. Wheeling Ave.

WHERE TO …

Experience

TULSA BREWERIES With craft breweries popping up all over town, Tulsa is in the midst of a beer renaissance. Instead of wondering where to go, take away the guesswork with a brewery tour by bus or on foot. These three local options are sure to hit the spot.

Pearl Brewery Tours

Booze Club Tulsa

Inspiration struck while Tyler Palmer sat with his dad at the Tulsa brewery Dead Armadillo. They had enjoyed brewery tours in other towns and wanted to bring the same experience to Tulsa. This led Palmer to start Pearl Brewery Tours in March.

“For me, the best part is introducing Tulsans to a community they might know very little about,” Palmer says. “The tour is a great way to find a place you like, meet new people and have a good time.”

Stacy Williams wants her brewery tours to garner the same amount of respect as a wine tasting. With chances to learn more about the brewing process and the various flavor components, her tour helps people learn how to order from a craft beer menu.

“I hope people learn to appreciate our local brewers even more,” Williams says. “The owners and staff work hard to produce delicious beer, and each brewer has a personal spin on its products.”

Most tours occur on the weekends, but weekday tours can be arranged. Tickets range from $46-$56. See a tour schedule at pearlbrewerytours.com.

Tours are held Friday and Saturday and start at $60. View the schedule and book a tour at boozeclubtulsa.com.

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Brewery Nights with Fleet Feet Blue Dome For those who love running and craft beer, this event is the perfect combination. Brewery Night starts at 6 p.m. certain Tuesdays at the Fleet Feet stores in the Blue Dome District and in Broken Arrow, where informal pace groups form. Participants run or walk to a participating brewery, enjoy the craft beer, then return.

“You have the chance to see a part of downtown that you don’t normally see in a car,” says Ethan Voelkers, Fleet Feet marketing manager.

The event is free; participants must purchase their own beverages. See fleetfeettulsa.com/ brewerynight for upcoming dates. TP

PEARL BREWERY TOURS: VALERIE GRANT; BOOZE CLUB TULSA: GREG BOLLINGER; FLEET FEET: KATIE BEWLEY

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CLIMB TULSA: by the numbers

BikeAround THE WORLD

Tulsa’s new climbing gym, Climb Tulsa, opened June 15 at 4923 E. 32nd St. Here are some figures behind the massive facility, according to its founder, Jason Burks.

It cost $3 million to build.

The tallest climbing walls are 50 feet high.

Technology is allowing residents of Senior Star at Woodland Terrace and Burgundy Place to bike nearly anywhere in the world, without leaving Tulsa.

Developed in Sweden to help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases, BikeAround is a stationary bike outfitted with a dome-shaped screen that uses Google Street View to give users a virtual experience. Tulsa-based Senior Star was the first company — let alone senior living community — to bring it here to the U.S. “I could see the ocean in the distance,” says Woodland Terrace resident Shirley Brooks, who used BikeAround to traverse the Road to Hana in Maui, Hawaii.

“It’s absolutely amazing.”

The experience is not only good exercise, but also helps strengthen residents’ cognitive function when they are able to “visit” someplace special to them, says Katie Xiong of Woodland Terrace.

Using BikeAround, “I went to a place in the country I lived about 30 years ago in the mountains of Virginia,” says Wylodean Gilkison, also a resident of Woodland Terrace. “It was beautiful. I went down the highway, and I could remember all of it.”

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Climb Tulsa has 15,000 holds, leaving endless possibilities to get to the top of the walls.

The gym has 5,000 feet — nearly 1 mile — of rope.

Climb Tulsa can accommodate 170 climbers at one time.

Approximately 50 percent of people who come to the gym have no climbing experience.

For more on Climb Tulsa, see p. 11.

Bookstore opens

IN KENDALL WHITTIER Whitty Books, a locally owned bookstore, opened July 12 at 2407 E. Admiral Place in the Kendall Whittier District.

“I’ve always been a big reader and kept complaining there wasn’t a good bookstore in the area,” says co-owner Victoria Moore. She says she and her fiancé, Julian DeLesDernier, had been contemplating the problem since before Magic City Books opened in late 2017 in the downtown Archer Building.

When Magic City came on the scene, the two celebrated — “It’s important for the local book community to support each other,” she says — but they realized the blossoming Kendall Whittier neighborhood still offered an opportunity for readers.

Whitty Books carries new books, carefully curated by Moore herself, including a section for local authors. She hopes to someday add a used book section and a bilingual children’s story hour.

Voices of Oklahoma “But the law is a noble profession and the lawyers have been the subject of criticism for centuries, and will be, because they’re dealing with the innermost secrets and thoughts and rights of individuals, and that makes them more of a target.”

— S.M. “Buddy” Fallis, Tulsa County district attorney from 1967-1981 “Voices of Oklahoma” is an oral history project supported by the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities at the University of Tulsa.

John Erling founded the project in 2009. Visit voicesofoklahoma.com.

VOICES: COURTESY; CLIMB TULSA: VALERIE GRANT; BIKE AROUND: MORGAN PHILLIPS; WHITTY BOOKS: GREG BOLLINGER

Seniors

LOCAL TALENT Victoria Luperi

CELEBRATORY SEASON

Native Tulsan is part of the touring production of ‘Wicked.’

STORIES BY JUDY LANGDON

W

hen Chapman Music Hall’s curtain rises Sept. 5 for Celebrity Attractions’ three-week run of the Broadway smash “Wicked,” a Tulsan will be among the leading actors.

Jason Graae, 1976 graduate of Tulsa’s Edison High School, was named to the role of the Wizard of Oz this past May when the show hit Omaha.

“That’s where the Wizard is from, so it was kind of perfect,” Graae says.

“Wicked,” written by Stephen Schwartz, tells the story of two witches and their relationship with the Wizard. “I feel mighty lucky to be part of this big, beautiful show,” which is the sixth-longest running in Broadway history, Graae says. “It was daunting when I first joined this incredible company. Now, I’m so proud to have the opportunity to help tell this wonderful story.”

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in 1980. “I love the immediacy of a live audience,” Graae says. “You and the audience are in the same hall living and breathing the experience together.

You have more control in the theater.”

When he’s not on the road, he splits his time between the Big Apple and Los Angeles. But between his Tulsa performances this month, Graae plans to enjoy “running along the river,” catching up with friends and exploring around the Tulsa PAC. He says, “I hear downtown has built up, and I look forward to spending time there.” TP Sept. 5-9, 11-16, 18-23

“WICKED”

7:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, and Saturdays; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sundays. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St. Prices start at $39. tulsapac.com

Sept. 7-8

POPS 1: THE STREISAND SONGBOOK

Vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway will perform Barbra Streisand classics.

Sept. 22

CLASSICS 1: SYMPHONIC DANCES

Features Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story” and “Prelude, Fugue and Riffs” accompanying clarinetist Victoria Luperi, who happens to be the wife of Maestro Andrés Franco.

Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the TCC VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education, 10300 E. 81st St. The full season can be found at signaturesymphony.org.

LOCAL TALENT: JUSTIN BARNES; LUPERI: COURTESY

THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN

Signature Symphony at TCC (Tulsa Community College) begins its 40th season with blockbuster concerts Sept. 7 and 8.

“Last fall, we polled our Signature Symphony family of the past 40 years — audience members and musicians — to help create this season,” says Nicole Burgin, TCC media relations manager.

Founding Artistic Director and Conductor Barry Epperley created Signature Symphony in 1978 as a small professional chamber orchestra, the Tulsa Little Symphony. As the group grew, it changed its name to the Sinfonia and eventually became the professional orchestra for the Brady Theater. It moved to TCC’s Southeast campus in 1996 and became the college’s professional orchestra in residence.

Epperley retired in 2014, when Andrés Franco took over as maestro. Looking toward the symphony’s next 40 years, Franco says, “We will continue to bring quality music opportunities and education outreach to Tulsa, expanding on programs established in our first four decades.”

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Riverside Drive now runs beneath two land bridges south of downtown.

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RIVERSIDE DRIVE The grand reopening of this commuter road Sept. 10 is nearly as anticipated as the opening of Gathering Place two days before.

BY ANNA BENNETT

SIMPLE START Construction began in 1915 on

a four-block riverfront boulevard, the precursor to modern Riverside Drive. Through the late 1930s, however, Riverside south of East 31st Street was little more than a scenic, narrow thoroughfare. It wasn’t until the late ’50s that lane widening began in earnest.

CHANGING LANES In the late 1960s, Riverside almost became an expressway connecting to the Inner Dispersal Loop. Maple Ridge residents strongly opposed the measure, which would have cut through the historic neighborhood. The state abandoned this plan in 1976.

DETOUR NO MORE The section of the road

from East 24th Street to East 33rd Place has been closed for Gathering Place construction since 2015.

NAME GAME Riverside is 9 miles long, running north to south from East 11th to 101st streets. South of Interstate 44, Riverside Drive becomes Riverside Parkway. South of 101st, Riverside becomes Delaware Avenue.

POPULAR ROUTE In 2014, about 27,000 vehi-

8 FEET UNDER Gathering Place’s two land bridges now span Riverside, creating two pairs of tunnels, each just under 300 feet in length.

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Kat Eller Murray, formerly known as Katie Eller, with her husband, Bryce, and daughter, Zoe. Inset: Eller Murray with brother Ben Eller in 1998

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arlier this year, Samantha Reeves was unemployed and didn’t leave home unless it was unavoidable. Now she is the first friendly face or voice people encounter at the Tulsa Visual Services office of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.

“I’m learning how to be social again,” says Reeves, 30, who is the department’s full-time receptionist.

Like most of the people she greets, Reeves also is a client of OKDRS. She has low vision, a term used to describe significant visual impairment that can’t be corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses, medication or eye surgery. Since she was diagnosed in 2010 with a degenerative eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa, her field of vision has narrowed from 20 degrees to 3-5 degrees.

Reeves was recommended for her position by Visual Services while completing the division’s Training Adult Program. After she was selected for the position, the Galt Foundation, a nonprofit staffing organization that recently expanded to Tulsa, facilitated her hiring process.

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Galt connects skilled individuals with disabilities to meaningful and self-sustaining jobs, employing approximately 2,500 in Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania.

“Tulsa has a great opportunity between the economy growing and its industries diversifying, and Tulsa has a great advocacy history,” says Hope Crumley, Galt’s senior vice president of disability inclusion and staffing. “It has a really solid combination of people with disabilities and their supporters.”

Galt continues to help Reeves by periodically assessing her workplace skills — from email etiquette to customer service.

Reeves’ role at Visual Services is a temporary 10-month training position; in nine months Galt, along with Visual Services, will help her find permanent employment. She hopes that job will be in marketing, the field in which she holds a degree.

Until then, Galt and Visual Services are helping her become a productive employee. “Maybe I’m very rusty at it, but I like the opportunity to be a people-person,” Reeves says. TP

Kat Eller Murray turned lemons into lemonade, and now the whole orchard is in bloom.

Eller Murray, a 2001 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, owns ROAM Communications, a Los Angeles-based public relations firm. Over her career, she has worked with clients including Yahoo, AT&T, VISA and Motorola.

But in 1993, she was a 10-year-old Tulsan with a heart for the homeless and an idea to sell lemonade for the cause. The following year, her brainchild Lemon-Aid became a citywide venture over Labor Day weekend. Over seven years, Lemon-Aid involved more than 10,000 youth volunteers and raised more than $350,000 for the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless.

Eller Murray actually credits Lemon-Aid with attracting the attention of a big-time employer: Google. She worked at the company for four years, helping promote its apps for business and education. “I had no idea how much importance Lemon-Aid would have on my trajectory, both personally and professionally,” she says.

Since starting her own business five years ago, Eller Murray says her clients have all been referrals. “That’s the power of the network,” says the Emory University alumna.

Now she and her husband have a 1-year-old.

When their daughter someday asks her parents that rite-of-passage question, “Can I have a lemonade stand?” it’s easy to imagine the answer will be “yes.”

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Samantha Reeves is the receptionist at the Tulsa Visual Services office of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, where she also is a client.

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Susan Neal, executive director of Gilcrease Museum, studies “Rain Priest,” a painting by T.C. Cannon.

This and other works can be seen at the Gilcrease exhibit “T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America” through Oct. 7.

Larry Yadon’s latest book is “The Greatest Navy SEAL Stories Never Told.”

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Tulsa attorney and author Larry Yadon’s most recent book was supposed to be his 12th with co-author Robert Barr Smith, also an attorney, as well as a veteran, former military attorney, law professor and historian.

The two signed an early 2017 contract for a book about the Navy SEALs, but soon after, Smith had a massive stroke. “I agreed to write the book myself and turned it in on Aug. 31, 2017,” Yadon says. “I attended Bob’s funeral in Springfield, Missouri, the next day.”

“The Greatest Navy SEAL Stories Never Told” releases Sept. 1 for $19.95 on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. It chronicles the special operations force from its beginnings in World War II to its presentday operations. For the book, Yadon interviewed combat veterans in Tulsa and one Navy SEAL, but the primary sources were unclassified military documents, biographies and memoirs vetted by historians and military experts.

In recent years, Yadon and Smith co-wrote two more military books: “The Greatest Escapes of World War II” (2016) and “The Greatest Air Aces Stories Ever Told” (2017).

“Bob and I had a close personal and professional relationship and talked extensively three to four times a week, although we only met in person four or five times in 10 years,” Yadon says. “I considered him to be a close friend and mentor. Bob helped me turn a longtime ambition to write about history and biography into a reality.”

Yadon is currently writing a book about military snipers. Books about military special operations and military aviation will follow.

Susan Neal leads the effort to rethink Gilcrease Museum.

STORIES BY MORGAN PHILLIPS

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raught with opportunities.”

That’s how Susan Neal describes the situation of Gilcrease Museum, where she has served as executive director for the past year.

Despite her seemingly short tenure, Neal has been involved with Gilcrease for years, overseeing the creation of the University of Tulsa-Gilcrease Management Agreement when serving as director of community development for Mayor Kathy Taylor.

After joining TU as vice president of public affairs in 2010, Neal served as the interim executive director of Gilcrease for a year before assuming the role of chief operations officer.

She still maintains her role at TU. Now Neal also is leading the effort to rethink the future of the museum, which was last updated in 1987. Thanks to voter approval of the 2016 Vision Tulsa package, Gilcrease will soon begin a $65 million capital expansion and remodel.

“Th is is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Gilcrease, and we want to do it right,” Neal says. So in April, Gilcrease hired the interna-

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tional fi rm Gallagher and Associates to develop an interpretive master plan and feasibility study.

The goal? Identifying new ways to engage visitors and showcase more of Gilcrease’s 400,000-piece collection — the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of American West art and artifacts, including an unparalleled collection of Native American art and material.

“It’s more than putting art on the walls or sculptures in the gallery,” Neal says of reimagining the museum. She says Gilcrease must carefully consider the relevance of the American West to millennials, who did not grow up watching Westerns or “seeing America through Manifest Destiny.”

Once Gallagher and Associates completes its report this fall, Gilcrease will start the process of finding a construction management and architecture design team. Neal expects the design process to begin in 2019.

“Sometimes museum experiences are transformational,” she says. “Gilcrease has that capacity.” TP

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NOURISHING OUR COMMUNITY Three Tulsa organizations work to bring food to individuals in need.

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Darryl DeBorde

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Teri Fermo

Providing care means much more than merely delivering a meal, says DeBorde, a Meals on Wheels volunteer of 40 years.

Meals on Wheels delivers up to six nutritious meals per week to those who are unable to leave home or make their own meals.

After helping found the Eastside distribution site, DeBorde continued to work with Meals on Wheels by preparing meals.

He now coordinates volunteers and serves on the board of directors.

He says nutritious meals are an important part of caring for the community, but Meals on Wheels provides more than that. “From my perspective, the needs of Meals on Wheels recipients have remained the same: sick or homebound people need nutritious food to get well and stay strong,” DeBorde says. “The further need is to provide personal and caring contact on a regular basis.”

Kendall Whittier Inc.’s Emergency Food Pantry provides nutritious groceries for families in the Kendall Whittier, Pearl and Crutchfield neighborhoods. And with only five part-time staff members and the work of community volunteers, it’s a large undertaking.

“Because we’re small and mighty, we could always use more friends, whether they are volunteers or donors,” says Decter Wright, executive director of Kendall Whittier Inc. In addition to its Emergency Food Pantry, the organization runs multiple community gardens as well as development and outreach programs. In June the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary and announced expansions to its Emergency Food Pantry services, including more locations and home delivery of groceries.

Feeding a community requires collaboration. Food on the Move, a mobile food initiative, organizes area partners and health experts to bring quality food into hard-to-reach and economically challenged areas.

For the past four years, Fermo, chef of Bohemia and Moveable Feast Caterers, has been a FOTM volunteer. She prepares meals at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and serves them at FOTM’s monthly events at the Tulsa Community College northeast campus and EduRec Tulsa. Each event includes pay-as-you-can food trucks, a mobile grocery store and free local produce.

“I used to say it was my ‘chefly’ duty to help with this particular outreach because I had a food truck and wanted to help feed those who are hungry,” Fermo says. “But really, it’s my human duty.” TP

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Summer Soiree The Parent Child Center of Tulsa thanked 65 donors and friends at its annual Summer Soiree reception July 12 at Property Bank.

Guests enjoyed wine and hors d’oeuvres, PCCT staff were on hand to express their gratitude and a client speaker shared how her life has been impacted by the services she received at the agency.

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1. Patrons of Barbie Party 2018 2. Gloria Pollock, right, and her daughter, Abbey Nein 3. Barbie Party co-chairs Katherine Skorvaga, board president; and Rhonda Cunningham, a volunteer at the Dress for Success Tulsa boutique 4. Dress for Success Tulsa Secretary Tracy Stevenson and board member Katrina Shaw prepare for Barbie Party.

5. Barbie finalists did a “runway walk” before voting began.

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Dress for Success Tulsa presented the ultimate girls’ night out fundraiser July 19 at She Theatre and Lounge in the Tulsa Arts District. The theme of Barbie Party played on the Barbie doll-inspired motto, “If you can dream it, you can be it.” Guests came dressed as their favorite doll to compete for the honor of “Queen Barbie.”

Entertainment included an aerial performance and dancing to “girl power” DJ tunes. Hors d’oeuvres and pink lemonade were served, with pink cocktails available at the bar.

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TOMKALSKI LONGTIME SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA

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on Tomkalski has witnessed a lot over his 34 years at the University of Tulsa. He was named TU’s sports information director in 1984 and today serves as the senior associate athletic director for communications.

Over that time, DonTom or DT, as he’s known, has seen 10 Golden Hurricane football coaches and 11 men’s basketball coaches come through, while also enduring the women’s basketball program going dormant for nine years (1987-96). All along, one thing that never changed was the way he has helped facilitate smooth relations between media and all those coaches, as well as countless student athletes.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Tomkalski started in bigtime sports as a kid, working as a team attendant for the Cleveland Cavaliers while also being assigned to the visiting team for all 41 home games. Then, after graduating from St. Thomas University in Florida in 1983, he interned with the Detroit Pistons, believing a life in the NBA was in his future.

But then came Tulsa. It was one of the few opportunities in athletics open in January. TU initially hired him as sports information assistant before he was promoted to SID six months later. Tomkalski has been there ever since.

TO HAVE THIS JOB FOR SO LONG, STAYING AT TU ALL THIS TIME, YOU MUST ENJOY IT. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT IT? You have routines, but there’s something different happening all the time. I enjoy the student athletes, getting to know them and getting to see their success.

I enjoy the coaches and getting to work with them. And I enjoy the different seasons, the different (sports). You’ve got football, then you’re going to basketball and then you go into spring, and that’s what I really enjoy about it: the variety of it.

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WHAT EXACTLY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES? I am over the media relations, broadcast and video services sides.

In our media relations side, we all have sport responsibilities. I manage the entire department, but my sport responsibilities are football and women’s golf.

I like to make sure my staff is involved in other events.

For example, Stephanie (Hall, director of media relations) and Jordan (Korphage, assistant director of media relations) work all football games. I work all home basketball, men’s and women’s, games. I’m there to do whatever they need me to do. I may work some softball games. I like that we’re all involved in different sports. It’s something that I enjoy.

HOW HAS THE JOB CHANGED WITH TECHNICAL ADVANCES? I joke with some of our students, and I’ll pull out our old conference call phone where you push buttons and it’s a speaker-phone-type deal. I still have it here, and I have two IBM Selector typewriters in the corner, and I say, ‘See, that’s what we used,’ and it’s funny just to see their reaction. Yeah, technology has changed the job tremendously.

When I first came here, we had the old machines that you had to input the ink when you were copying stuff, and the fax machine took six minutes and it was a roller that the fax burned.

Social media has just taken it to another level, because now everyone is a member of the media.

I WOULD IMAGINE THE SOCIAL MEDIA ASPECT OF IT HAS PROBABLY INCREASED YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES QUITE A BIT. We have a social media director here now. We hired Sam (Lazarus as digital marketing coordinator in June 2017). Sam was a student of mine here in media relations and then was working in marketing, and we hired him. He’s coordinating social media for the athletic department.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE SUCCESS? HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU’RE DOING A GOOD JOB? Obviously, it’s wins and losses, but I have nothing to do with wins and losses. But when you’re winning, it makes it a lot easier to sell your product, and that’s our job, trying to push stories.

The way media has gone, obviously, we have seen the changes that have occurred locally, with fewer newspaper writers, less time for sports on TV. It’s difficult. You’d like to judge it on what kind of coverage you’re getting, but I don’t know if that’s fair, either. It’s hard to judge.

I want our coaches to feel like their sport is the most important to us. I know that’s difficult at times, because we’ve got so much going on, but I want the coaches to be satisfied with what we’re doing and sometimes that happens and sometimes it doesn’t. And I want the athletes to feel comfortable around us and comfortable around the media and that we’re able to impress upon them how important media interviews are, and talk to them about, ‘Hey, you’ve got this interview coming up, this is what you can expect.’

Obviously, wins are what coaches want most, but whether we’re having a winning season or not, I want them to feel like we’re busting our butt for them and we’re doing everything we can for them to help their program. If we can do that, then in my eyes, that’s success. Obviously, I’d love to be on the front page every day. I’d love to be on ESPN for good things every week, and you’ve got to work toward that, which is difficult.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK? ANY HOBBIES? I try to spend a lot of time with my wife, Gary Ann, and we enjoy our cats. Right now, we have three. We’ve got an older one that is 16, and we have two that are 2.

I’m not a golfer because I’m really bad. I try to spend a lot of time with my wife, and I love doing yard work and that type of stuff. If I could be in the ocean every day, I’d want to be in the ocean every day. TP

Don Tomkalski is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He has spent 34 years at the University of Tulsa promoting its athletic departments.

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Walk around the Gathering Place acreage and one is surrounded by art, whether natural or manmade. So it’s no surprise the park is planning art installais for artists tions and programming into its lineup of activities.

“Alongside other programming initiatives, installations in the park by many talented local and internationally recognized artists will keep visitors excited to see what’s next,” says Kirsten Hein, vice president of programming. Art will be infused into storytimes, discussions, tours and classes.

In the park’s first 100 days, artist talks will give visitors a chance to meet the park’s artists. Volunteer docents will be able to help guests interpret the art already on display, including the Boathouse’s “Cabinet of Wonder,” created by Mark Dion. This installation is an arrangement of rare and curious items.

Also in the Boathouse is a large, interactive glass and steel Edison Cloud chandelier that will respond to user movement. The piece was designed by Jen Lewin, a new media sculptor who specializes in large-scale installations.

Park programmers will have regular calls for artists and plan to offer creative classes for all ages. But, art making isn’t only for the park’s interior spaces. Art will be encountered in unexpected places at Gathering Place, and the park welcomes creatives who want to come and sketch and create on site.

Located on the southwest side of the park, five sports courts don a blue hue. Basketball, volleyball, street soccer and street hockey can be played on the courts into is for blue the evening, as each is equipped with lighting.

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The Reading Tree is the oldest and largest cottonwood in the park and is nestled in the 5-acre Adventure Playground.

Its canopy provides shade and the perfect spot for an afternoon is for cottonwood of reading. Storytimes and other kids’ programming will be held under the tree.

The tree inspired the Reading Tree Challenge, a goal for Tulsa County children to read 2 million books by Sept. 8.

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is for dining options Guests to Gathering Place won’t go hungry. Multiple food options exist — from gelato and coffee to grab-and-go sandwiches and linen tablecloth dining. Near the playground area, the Lodge has a walk-up counter with $5 food choices and a large patio dining and play area.

Redbud Cafe is located inside the Lodge, and features sweet treats made in-house daily. The Boathouse offers casual and upscale family dining options, as well as a bar with views of downtown at the signature restaurant, Vista at the Boathouse.

Throughout the park, benches and tables provide plenty of picnic spots, as well as numerous places to spread a blanket.

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There are 21 points of entry to Gathering Place, which helps disperse traffic in and around the park.

The new John Williams Way gives those coming from Riverside Drive direct access to the park’s 530 permanent parking spaces, as well as the convenient drop-off site at the Lodge. Walkers, runners and cyclists can use the new walkways lining the east side of Riverside Drive or take the updated RiverParks trail.

The Midland Valley Trail connects pedestrians from the Maple Ridge and downtown neighborhoods. East 31st Street from Riverside Drive to South Peoria Avenue has been updated with two bike lanes, new sidewalks and a resurfaced single lane in either direction.

is for family first Every detail of Gathering Place was determined with families in mind.

Kid-friendly food is plentiful. Family restrooms, as well as baby-changing stations in both male and female restrooms, are available throughout the park.

For children with sensory issues, an air-conditioned quiet room is conveniently located near the playground restrooms.

Mothers have two private, airconditioned spots to feed babies: the Adventure Playground family room, and a dedicated space inside the Lodge.

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With more than 66.5 acres to discover in Phase 1, there is always something new to see and do at Gathering Place.

The medieval kitchen is an unexpected playspace for kids traversing the wooden towers of the Adventure Playground’s Spiral Connector is for hidden gems and Towers.

Architectural gems are hidden throughout the park. An unassuming white ceiling? Not at the Lodge, where an undulating ceiling surface is made from a mix of cedar and maple. The woods are artistically designed to complement the intricate veining pattern of the sandstone floor.

Murals adorn the walls of the restrooms in Adventure Playground.

These “hidden” art installations were designed by local artists and highlight park elements.

Each season will bring new things to see at the park: flowers in the spring, wildlife along the riverbank in the summer, and fall color exploding through the thousands of trees and native plantings.

is for jumps Gathering Place offers plenty of ways to satisfy the adrenaline junkie in all of us. Two of the most extreme are the BMX pump track and the skate park, both located on the southwest side of the park.

Designed by California Skate Parks, this skateboarder’s paradise is unique to Tulsa and has two swimming pool-sized bowls. The BMX track is the first in Tulsa proper — a welcome addition for fans of this popular sport. Both areas are fenced to protect athletes and other park visitors, but safe seating areas above the skate park are perfect for spectating.

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From its inception, Gathering Place was designed with sustainability in mind. Its eco-friendly design and “symbiotic landscape aesthetic” make man-made structures seem like natural extensions of the landscape.

Along with preserving as many existing trees as possible, crews planted more than 5,800 evergreen and deciduous trees.

Peggy’s Pond re-circulates its water through nearby wetlands as shoreline plants and gardens help clean the water runoff. Buildings, including the Lodge and Boathouse, are heated and cooled through geothermal wells.

The two-story Lodge serves as the park’s main welcome center. It sits almost exactly on the site of the former Blair Mansion, the solitary home removed in the process of the park’s development.

The Lodge serves as a meeting center, with multiple spaces on both floors where folks can gather. A massive indoor fireplace will entice guests in the winter. Peggy’s Pond is visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the sandstone building.

Located on the southeast corner of the park is the Boathouse. The architecturally stimulating structure serves as another gathering and dining center for the park, as well as the port for all rented watercraft.

Both buildings will host numerous educational programs and provide guests with restrooms and facilities.

is for kayak and paddleboat rental Few places in Tulsa offer opportunities to get out on the water in one’s pick of vessel.

At the Boathouse, visitors can rent kayaks or paddleboats for use on Peggy’s Pond.

Rentals operate on a first-come, first-serve basis and are free, except at to-be-determined peak times. Life jackets are required and are provided free of charge.

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is for lighting If you’ve seen aerial photographs or video of Gathering Place, you might have noticed telephone poles near the sports courts and skate park. These are posts for lights that allow visitors to enjoy the attractions safely after dark. Efficient LED lights are automated throughout the park.

Elsewhere, lighting is incorporated into the landscape. Of course, you can’t miss the well-lit tunnels over Riverside Drive.

Cool off in the water maze at Mist Mountain, said to be George Kaiser’s favorite park feature. Water shoots up from the ground in various patterns, tempting feet to step inside and follow the dry ground before the maze changes its synchronized pattern.

In the Sensory Garden, a mirror maze invites children to see themselves from a new angle and to experience the infinite repeating pattern of mirrors.

is for nature For a park in the middle of a city, Gathering Place has a surprisingly organic feel.

Park staff say that’s because elements were designed to complement, not compete with, the landscape.

The Nature Trail leads visitors from the skate area down to the river’s edge for an up-close look at the water and visiting birds.

More than 1.2 million plants and 5,800 trees were planted throughout the park, with many located in the Wetland Gardens and surrounding Peggy’s Pond.

is for open seating There is no “saving seats” at Gathering Place. With the park’s spirit of inclusivity, visitors can neither make space reservations in the Lodge or Boathouse, nor reserve park equipment in advance. Its mission is to be a “park for everyone,” and this approach can be seen from its free entry to its wheelchair-accessible playground equipment.

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Every feature of the Adventure Playground is suited for discoverable and exploratory play, and specific areas were built for different age groups. For is for play example, toddlers can navigate Volcanoville, a padded area with low-level climbing elements and sensory stimulation. As kids get older, wooden play towers as tall as 60 feet have a medieval theme with surprises as they climb each level.

Play opportunities go beyond the playground, from colorful climbing elements near the skatepark to slides built into the Lodge patio — a feature that might buy multi-tasking parents a few extra minutes to finish their meals while keeping a close eye on their kids.

Feeling overwhelmed with the sheer size of the park and its many elements and activities? Gathering Place has developed its own free mobile app to make navigating the park easy for visitors with smartphones. The app includes optional push notifications that tell the user when they are near a dining opportunity.

And visitors can always find the latest on park initiatives, programming and special events at gatheringplace.org.

Of course, technology is no substitution for real people. That’s why Gathering Place will employ more than 200 park attendants to be stationed at specific attractions or to canvas the park grounds. Their role is to keep visitors safe and well-informed.

The topography of Gathering Place is such that, at many points in the park, one cannot hear road noise or even see the Tulsa skyline — making many is for recline spots perfect for contemplation. and relax In warmer weather, enjoy riverfront views on a bench along the Midland Trail; sunbathe in the chairs of the Landing, a deck on the east side of Peggy’s Pond; or take in the scenic views on the Boathouse’s community deck — the park’s highest point.

In the winter months, the Lodge’s eclectic indoor seating areas around its multi-story fireplace are comfortable spots to read with hot coffee in hand.

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is for sandstone Approximately 20,000 tons of Oklahoma sandstone, sourced from McCurtain County, were utilized in constructing many elements of the park, from the Four Seasons Garden to the Lodge and beyond.

is for trails Take a hike! There’s more than one way to get from Point A to Point B in this expansive park. With the completion of Phase 1, Gathering Place is now officially part of the RiverParks trail system, and the Midland Valley Trail, too.

is for underground The $465 million Gathering Place has transformed the site in all directions.

Riverside Drive now goes underneath a pair of land bridges, creating surprisingly cheerful underground tunnels.

A slide — affectionately dubbed the Rabbit Hole — plunges riders underground before spitting them out in the playground. Even the main offices of Gathering Place are located underground, just underneath the Four Seasons Garden.

ONE OF THE MOST frequent questions Gathering Place officials are asked is about parking.

For more information on parking, check out the insert in this issue of TulsaPeople, or visit gatheringplace.org

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is for water features Water is a central element of Gathering Place, playing on its proximity to the Arkansas River. Peggy’s Pond allows for kayaking and other water recreation, and the Wetland Gardens provide close encounters with watery wildlife. As they traverse Mist Mountain, visitors are delighted by jets of water jumping overhead, mist areas, soaring water cannons and interactive fountains.

is for xylophone The Sensory Garden within the Adventure Playground engages children in multisensory play. The 3-by-4 foot xylophone in the heart of the space begs children to experiment, building an understanding of music theory along the way.

is for young at heart Nobody is too old or too young for the Gathering Place. For the young, specially designed play areas challenge developing minds and bodies. Antsy teens can burn off some energy in the skate area and sports courts. Responsible adults can enjoy kayaking or running. Those in their golden years can sit back on an Adirondack chair or park bench — or perhaps rediscover their inner child when their grandkids demand they take a slide, too.

is for zoom Slide Vale and Adventure Playground’s multiple slides wow kids with speed. For some speedy fun closer to the ground, kids can try the zipline in the Sensory Garden. If you’ve really got a need for speed, take your wheels to the BMX pump track or the skate park, both located on the southwest side of the park. Or, challenge your friends to a race along one of the park’s trails. TP

UNDERGROUND: GREG BOLLINGER

In the park’s opening days, there will be on-site parking as well as designated shuttle sites across the city.

Officials encourage visitors to walk, bike or use public transit if they live nearby.

Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates is the New York-based firm that designed the park. It also will design the Gateway, a new pedestrian bridge across the Arkansas River, which will replace the old unsalvageable one that previously let Tulsans go from bank-to-bank on foot.

The bridge will feature an unprecedented steel plate fabrication system. It will have a variety of shading structures and sitting areas, lighting features and separate lanes for bicyclists and pedestrians.

And of course, it will seamlessly integrate with the Gathering Place. Construction is expected to take up to 22 months after the existing bridge is demolished and the new one designed.

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The main promenade of the Gathering Place’s Richard A. Williford Four Seasons Garden pays homage to the natural sandstone formations found along the Arkansas River and in eastern Oklahoma. The Garden features more than 250 trees and the space is framed by walls of natural stone to give the feel that the pathway was carved from the earth.

A special way to honor Richard.

“The Four Seasons Garden is a very special space and we are happy it honors my late husband and the father of our children, Richard A. Williford.

“Our family selected the Four Seasons Garden as the place to honor Richard, a successful independent oilman, founder of The Williford Companies, and a respected business leader in Tulsa. He was also a friend of H.G. Kaiser and son, George, the founder of the George Kaiser Family Foundation whose vision and immense generosity ignited the development of the Gathering Place.

“This park is a very special thing for Tulsa.

I feel the spirit of this place will be lasting for generations.”

—Mollie Williford

Our family, top: Monica Williford-Bayles, the daughter of Richard A. Williford and Mollie Williford; the couple’s grandsons, Austin Powell and Richard A. Williford III; and son Richard A. Williford Jr. Bottom: Granddaughter Ashley Powell, Mollie Williford and granddaughter Danielle Williford. Insets, granddaughter Madison Powell and son-in-law Steve Bayles.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO TULSA’S NEW GATHERING PLACE Langdon Publishing is proud to celebrate the opening of Tulsa’s Gathering Place in this month’s issue.

The original painting on our cover created by Tommy Lee Ball has been presented to the George Kaiser Family Foundation with our gratitude for their lasting gift to the City of Tulsa.

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EVERY SATURDAY ‘The Drunkard’ and The Olio Tulsa Spotlighters perform the melodrama “The Drunkard,” which is the longest-running play in the country, and the Olio variety show.

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SEPTEMBER 5 • Brown Bag It: Shelby Eicher Trio Shelby Eicher, Tommy Crook and Jim Bates play jazz and Western swing.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust 5-23 • Wicked Find out what happens in the Land of Oz long before Dorothy and Toto arrive.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Celebrity Attractions 6-9 • Heller Shorts 2018 — On Cloud 9 The ninth annual “Heller Shorts” play festival.

Nightingale Theater – Heller Theatre Co. 7 • Piaf — No Regrets Broadway star Christine Andreas portrays French singer Edith Piaf, through her music, sung in English and French.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Choregus Productions

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7 • Symphony in the Park Tulsa Symphony opens its 2018-19 season with its annual late summer performance “under the stars.”

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7-8 • The Streisand Songbook Ann Hampton Callaway brings the music of one of America’s most powerful musical artists.

VanTrease PACE – Signature Symphony

14-23 • Creations in Studio K Tulsa Ballet begins its new season with this innovative production in its Brookside venue.

Studio K – Tulsa Ballet 21 • Fridays in the Loft — Chamber Music I Hear Antonín Dvorák’s serenade for winds, cello and double bass. Includes wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Fly Loft – Tulsa Symphony 21-30 • Little Shop of Horrors A musical comedy about a hapless florist named Seymour and his growing plant, the Audrey II. Henthorne Performing Arts Center – Clark Youth Theatre 22 • Symphonic Dances Clarinetist Victoria Luperi is the featured soloist, with evening selections

by Leonard Bernstein, Arturo Marquez, Astor Piazzolla and Alberto Ginastera.

Van Trease PACE – Signature Symphony 22-23 • Montrose Trio A pianist, a violinist and a cellist perform an afternoon of classical chamber music.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Chamber Music Tulsa 28 • Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly A hip musical exploring the world outside, tolerance and unlikely friendship.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust Imagination Series

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29 • The Second City: Made in America, Some Assembly Required Only-in-America humor from this nearly 60-year-old comedy institution.

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OCTOBER 3 • Brown Bag It: La Gozadera Bring your lunch and celebrate Latin Heritage Month with a free concert by this Tulsa Latin jazz band.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust 5 • Vicente Fox: Immigration, the Wall and the Future of U.S.Mexico Relations Hear personal comments from the former president of Mexico. Admission by subscription only.

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5, 12, Nov. 16 • Peter and the Wolf The classic children’s tale told en pointe in Brookside and Broken Arrow venues.

Studio K and Zarrow Performance Studio – Tulsa Ballet

13-14 • Tesla Quartet The renowned international quartet plays its latest collection of favorites.

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5-13 • The Rocky Horror Show It’s time to visit the unforgettable castle of Dr. Frank N. Furter.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Tulsa Project Theatre

19-20 • Star Wars and Beyond: The Music of John Williams Chosen orchestral selections from movie scores written by Williams; concludes with a costume contest.

VanTrease PACE – Signature Symphony

5-14 • The Boxcar Children The beloved adventure series comes to life on stage.

Spotlight Theatre – Spotlight Children’s Theatre

19, 21 • The Barber of Seville A madcap pursuit of love stars Sarah Coburn and Peter Strummer. Sung in Italian, with English supertitles.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Tulsa Opera

6 • Tulsa Symphony Opening Night Gala with cellist Lynn Harrell Hear compositions by Antonín Dvorák and Leonard Bernstein. Daniel Hege is guest conductor.

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20 • 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince The first and only estate-approved Prince celebration presents orchestral renditions of the late artist’s music by Tulsa Symphony.

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12-21 • Daddy’s Dyin’: Who’s Got the Will?

Grown children spend time with their elderly father during his last days.

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20 • 10 Hairy Legs An all-male repertory dance company performs existing and commissioned works by esteemed choreographers.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Choregus Productions

26 • ArcAttack High-tech wizardry combines with rock music and science.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust 26 • Jeanne Robertson The popular comedian and speaker visits downtown Tulsa.

Brady Theater – DCF Concerts and Red Mountain Entertainment 26-28 • Dracula Ben Stevenson’s gothic ballet features vampire brides soaring through the air and an exploding chandelier.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Tulsa Ballet 27 • Aaron Diehl The world-renowned jazz pianist will tickle the ivories in Tulsa.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust 30-Nov. 4 • Love Never Dies Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to “The Phantom of Opera,” follows the Phantom to New York 10 years after he left the Paris Opera House.

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29 • Black Violin Violinists Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester and Wil Baptiste’s selections include classical, hip-hop, rock, and rhythm and blues.

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1 • Disney Junior Dance Party!

Get up close and personal with favorite Disney characters, performing at their own dance party.

Brady Theater 2-4 • Barnum the Musical The true story of circus founder and showman P.T. Barnum.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Theatre Tulsa 3 • Beethoven’s Eroica In-depth look at Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, including commentary.

VanTrease PACE – Signature Symphony 6 • Monty Python’s Spamalot One performance only of Broadway’s smash musical farce loosely based on the legend of King Arthur.

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7 • Brown Bag It: Tulsa Opera Big Sing Tulsa Opera Young Artists perform arias and opera highlights.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust 7-11 • Cirque Du Soleil Crystal The performance explores the artistic limits of ice, combining skating and acrobatic feats.

BOK Center 9-18 • Circle Mirror Transformation Drama class turns into a social experiment.

Studio 308 – American Theatre Co. 10-11 • Brentano Quartet with violist Hsin-Yun Huang Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn, performed by the 20-year-old classical ensemble.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Chamber Music Tulsa 11 • The Ten Tenors The Australian musical troupe performs one night at the popular Broken Arrow venue.

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11 • Britten’s War Requiem Tulsa Symphony, Tulsa Oratorio Chorus and the University of Tulsa Concert Chorale participate in a 20th-century musical opus.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Tulsa Symphony 13 • An Evening with David Sedaris The best-selling author, public radio contributor and comedian shares new stories, followed by an audience Q&A. Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Innovation Arts and Entertainment 16 • Alice in Wonderland Live musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s children’s story, with actors, lifesize puppets and a digitally projected set.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust Imagination Series 16 • Lisa Genova — Still Alice: Understanding Alzheimer’s The author/neuroscientist/medical professor brings inspiring stories about the mysterious, fatal disease.

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Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Tulsa Town Hall 17 • Faith Prince: Have a Little Faith The Tony-winning star appears live.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust 17-18 • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert Relive the magical experience of Harry Potter’s second year of school, with a highdefinition screen and live movie music.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Tulsa Symphony 27 • Christmas Concert with Grady Nichols Seasonal renditions by the Tulsa saxophonist.

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DECEMBER 1 • Home Alone in Concert Watch the beloved holiday movie on a giant screen, with John Williams’ score performed live. Ron Spigelman conducts.

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5 • Brown Bag It: Tulsa Festival Ringers Hear traditional Christmas carols on handbells at the free noontime concert.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – PAC Trust 7-16 • Les Misérables — School Edition Musical saga of love, hope and redemption, performed by an all-teen cast. Based on the Victor Hugo novel.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Theatre Tulsa 7-16 • A Winter Rose Christmas Singing, dancing, holiday skits and audience sing-along presented by children and teens, culminating with a visit from Santa Claus.

Broken Arrow Community Playhouse 7-23 • A Christmas Carol ATC’s annual musical version of the Charles Dickens holiday classic.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – American Theatre Co.

8-23 • The Nutcracker The Sugar Plum Fairy, Mother Ginger, Clara and the Nutcracker all come to life in this classic set in Paris.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center – Tulsa Ballet 14-15 • Cherish the Ladies — Christmas in Tulsa Return appearance of the Irish-American music group, celebrating Celtic Christmas traditions.

VanTrease PACE – Signature Symphony 14-23 • Songs for a New World The first musical from Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown examines life, love and the choices we make.

Studio 308 – American Theatre Co. 15 • David Phelps The Dove Award-winner returns to Broken Arrow with his annual Christmas concert.

Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center 29 • Home Free Fourth-season winner of NBC’s “The Sing Off” brings its five-voice a cappella men’s country group to the suburbs.

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VENUES BOK Center 200 S. Denver Ave. bokcenter.com

Nightingale Theater 1416 E. Fourth St. nightingaletheater.com

Brady Theater 105 W. M.B. Brady St. bradytheater.com

Spotlight Theatre 1381 Riverside Drive spotlighttheatre.org

Broken Arrow Community Playhouse 1800 S. Main St., Broken Arrow bacptheatre.com

Studio 308 308 S. Lansing Ave. studio308tulsa.com

Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowpac.com Fly Loft 117 N. Boston Ave., Suite 208 facebook.com/flylofttulsa

Studio K 1212 E. 45th Place tulsaballet.org Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. Second St. tulsapac.com

Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. guthriegreen.com

VanTrease PACE 10300 E. 81st St. tulsacc.edu/campuslocations/vantrease-pace

Henthorne Performing Arts Center 4825 S. Quaker Ave. clarkyouththeatre.com

Zarrow Performance Studio 1901 W. New Orleans St., Broken Arrow tulsaballet.org

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Happy campers

Sleeping under the stars. S’mores by the campfire.

Cool air on a crisp fall morning. The solitude of no cellphone service.

As fall approaches, more Tulsans are looking for ways to spend time in the great outdoors. For some, camping is their modus operandi.

On the following pages, meet four kinds of camping enthusiasts.

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RETRO RESPITE When Tiffany and Jimmy Hall arrive at the Water’s Edge RV and Cabin Resort at Grand Lake, folks turn their heads.

Who wouldn’t notice the Broken Arrow couple as they pull in and park their late 1960s red and white Playmore trailer? Often before they’re even unhitched, they have people walking up to find out more.

The small trailer solved a problem for the lake-going couple.

“I love the lake. I grew up going to the lake,” Jimmy says. “We have a boat, and the daytrips were just getting old.

“Since I met her, (Tiffany) has talked about getting an old RV. I thought, let’s do it. That way we can hang out all day on the lake and not rush home.”

Tiffany scoured the internet for the perfect one. When she found their first camper — a 1960s turquoise and white Shasta — she was in love. The couple purchased it and shortly after began renovations to update the kitchen.

They named it Lil Hall’iday.

It fit their needs, except one: It didn’t have a bathroom.

That’s where their newest camper — the red and white Playmore — came into play. It sleeps four, has a dinette in the kitchen and has the coveted potty room. And the deer motif was “what sold it,” according to Tiffany, who quickly had “Oh deer, the Halls are here” added to the exterior.

They are keeping the Shasta for now as the couple is considering buying land and more vintage campers, with the dream to rent them out on Airbnb.

When the Halls load up for the weekend, they bring their Boston terrier, Frankie, who has his own vintage camper-themed dog bed.

At the lake, the three spend much of their time on their boat, which is docked nearby. The camper is used for sleeping and meals.

The Halls do prep work, including some pre-cooking, at home before heading to the campsite. One trick they’ve learned is to crack eggs and pour them into a pop bottle, which makes for easier transport and quick cooking for Tiffany’s famous breakfast skillet. The filling dish lets them stay longer on the water before their next meal.

Of course, grilling is a go-to, and Tiffany is learning about cast-iron, Dutch oven cooking — a nod to the “vintage” aspect of their camping motif.

They also have joined Green Country Vintage Glampers, a group that celebrates, embraces and teaches others about the nostalgic campers.

“What we’ve learned is anything can be fixed,” says Jimmy, who has already rewired and re-plumbed the Playmore.

The vintage camper not only makes lake trips more convenient. It also makes memories.

“We’re both working 8-5, Monday through Friday,” Jimmy says. “We’ve been married 16 years. I ride motorcycles and motocross, which takes up a lot of time, but this we can do together.”

The couple — Tiffany, 37, Jimmy, 39 — dreams of taking their vintage camper to the ocean, camping out on the beach.

They have no plans to purchase a modern camper and happily park alongside 40- and 50-foot RVs worth tens of thousands of dollars. After all, Jimmy says, “They’re not having more fun than we are — guarantee it.”

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Jimmy, Tiffany and Frankie Hall

The interior of the Playmore camper

DeAnna Cooper and Jessica Brent

INSTA-WORTHY EXPERIENCE When Jessica Brent and DeAnna Cooper decided to embark on a pop-up camping service for the Tulsa area, the couple knew they wanted to provide a balance of comfort and adventure for their customers.

Three years ago, they founded Homma Camp Co., which caters to customers who are wary of sleeping outside or who don’t have the gear nor the time to set up camp.

Inspired by vintage sleepaway camp, a la the original “Parent Trap” starring Hayley Mills, Homma “tries to capture the classic essence of camping and outdoors,” according to Brent.

Homma’s gender-neutral setup provides a compromise between roughing it and full-service hotel. Customers can choose from three levels of service: BYOB (bring your own bedding), lounge tent and the complete experience.

Tent setup and teardown at the outdoor site is included in BYOB. And as the name suggests, the camper provides all bedding and cots for the stay; Homma does some light styling of the space. For $300, Brent says this is a popular choice for backyard slumber parties and easy campouts.

Lounge tents are great for receptions, birthday parties or special events, Brent says. Homma works with the customer to design a space perfect for guests. Chairs,

poufs, rugs, lighting and ambiance are set for $400 per event/weekend.

The complete experience starts at $450 and includes a fully outfitted tent with bedding, tables, chairs and lighting. Vintage rugs cover the ground. Lanterns illuminate the bell tent.

“People contact us because they’re not campers,” Brent says. Instructions for building a fire, tent operation, food handling and more come with the rental.

Homma partners with Hope Egan of Red Thistle Catering Co. to provide menus beyond the ordinary hot dog or s’more.

Throughout the year, Oklahomans can see Homma at music festivals, special events and neighborhood parties, set up as a display or for use, like at the recent Camp Out OKC event at the Myriad Gardens.

Homma has partnered with Living Kitchen, a farm-totable dinner service in Depew, to offer campouts in tents and in Homma’s newly restored Airstream nicknamed Twyla. The camper sleeps four with a kitchenette and air conditioning. Twyla sits on the Living Kitchen farm and is only available to confirmed dinner guests. They recently purchased a second trailer, Mickey, which also will be used at Living Kitchen.

The Living Kitchen sleepover is one way Homma has branched out to provide more meaningful camping experiences.

“I want our customers to feel they had a unique, valuable experience,” Brent says. “Value in the outdoors, value in the time with friends and family.”

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KEEPING IT CLASSIC Tent camping is a way of life for Donnie Rich and his family. The father of four has been camping since he was a kid. He even recalls camping during the school week as an Edison High School student.

“When our kids were born, we just continued the tradition,” Rich says. The kids are now 6, 9, 18 and 22.

The Rich family camps two to three times a month and plans big trips to destinations across the country four to five times a year. Around here, Keystone State Park, Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the Illinois River are favorites.

It’s an escape for Rich, who owns the Blackbird on Pearl and the Shrine, popular music venues. “In the music business, it’s music night after night,” he says. “I’ll have four shows in a row, go up (camping) on a Tuesday, come back on a Thursday, just to get away.”

The family has camped Yellowstone, Yosemite and numerous other national parks. If he’s headed to Colorado, someone will ask him if he’ll stop at Red Rocks to catch a band. The answer is a hard “no.” “I don’t even play the radio,” he says.

There are even times during their trip where no one speaks for hours — and that’s OK. For Rich, camping is about getting back to the basics. “I’ve thought about RVs. I’ve thought about campers,” he says. “But I also like to camp where you can’t take those things.”

That’s why the family also loves backpacking. Donnie and his wife, Katie, recently returned from hiking 20 miles of the Appalachian Trail in the Smoky Mountains. He and some friends spent a week in the Glacier National Park backcountry. Closer to home, the whole family often loads up backpacks and takes on the Greenleaf State Park Ankle Express trail.

No matter the destination or camping situation, the Riches always come prepared. “It’s like moving almost, sometimes,” he jokes about loading up for a weekend excursion. There are the tents, sleeping bags and coolers.

Then the dog, its bed, food and treats. And don’t forget the toy box, filled with magnetic checkers, a tightrope for the kids, travel Scrabble and a deck of cards.

To those who think tent camping is the less expensive way out, think again. He points to gasoline to get there, permits and entrance fees and, of course, the gear.

“We always buy really good gear because we want it to last,” he says. “I don’t want to be somewhere and something happens.”

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Katie, Presley, Jude and Donnie Rich

GLAMPING WITH THE GIRLS For Brenda Puckett, a weekend in her RV is her opportunity to get away from the weekday hustle of real estate.

“I want something to look forward to, where I’m unplugged, which is kind of a joke,” Puckett says, since modern campsites have Wi-Fi. “I just at least want to be away.”

The agent with Keller Williams Realty camped as a kid, but had not done much of it her adult life until about three years ago when she and her husband, Jeff, decided to purchase a 34-foot travel trailer. They camped across the region and, while staying at Natural Falls State Park near the Oklahoma/Arkansas border, happened upon Sisters on the Fly, a national outdoor adventure group for women.

“My husband said, ‘These are your people,’” she recalls. The couple was introduced to the sisterhood, which arranges SOTF campouts across the country.

Hosts organize campouts with planned activities like antiquing, line-dancing, Dutch oven cooking classes and more. Brenda was sold, and it gave her husband the “out” he had been looking for. “He wasn’t into it,” she says of the RV life.

So she joined the group and has attended multiple SOTF campouts. She also has taken friends and family to RV across the state.

Despite being an RV owner for such a short time, Brenda is already on her third camper. “I never understood why people turned them over so quickly,” she says.

“I thought it was because they thought, ‘I hate camping.’”

The truth, according to her, is that everyone is either upsizing or downsizing for the perfect fit.

For now, she has settled on a silver and green Fleetwood Jamboree. “This one is light and bright with light-colored cabinetry,” she says. “It’s so shiny and beautiful.”

It has all the modern amenities — a full bathroom, an entertainment center, a kitchen with a stove and convection microwave oven, a queen-size bed in back with a pull-out bed in the main living area.

A weekend away in her RV means the chance to read a magazine, sip some adult beverages, take a hike, swim or kayak. “For me, I want to relax, but I want to relax in luxury,” she says. TP

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AS MORE VENTURE INTO THE OUTDOORS WITH THEIR RVS, TENTS AND BACKPACKS, HERE ARE SOME TIPS AND TRICKS OF THE TRADE FROM OUR PROFILE SUBJECTS.

When purchasing a used RV, Brenda Puckett — who is on her third — suggests taking someone who is knowledgeable about RVs, or have a mechanic give it a once-over.

The same goes for vintage campers. A lot of people buying and fixing up vintage models are purchasing them from someone who had them sitting in a field for 40 years, according to Jimmy Hall, who owns two 1960s campers. “Most of the time, people don’t know what they’re getting when they’re this old.” And, get clean titles, he emphasizes.

Once you’ve found something you like, the “cuteness factor” should not determine the purchase. Just because it’s cute doesn’t mean it’s a sound structure. Hall says to check the flooring, the wood around the windows and make sure the electricity works. “Ask (the seller) to hook it up and pull it and make sure it pulls straight,” he adds.

And if it’s your first foray into the motorhome world, Puckett says “it might be nice to

get on outdoorsy.com — give it a whirl — and then you can try different ones before you’re committed.” Sites such as outdoorsy.com allow individuals to rent different models.

Once you’ve made your purchase, Stephanie Pierce, president of Dave’s Claremore RV, suggests taking a maiden voyage close to home. “There are inevitably things you forgot to pack or didn’t know that you would need,” she says. “This gives you a chance to discover all of that and do it right the next time.

“It will also get you comfortable using the RV before you’re hundreds of miles away from home — and the dealership you trust — to help you figure things out in a pinch.”

Just like any home, an RV’s kitchen can get hot easily in the summer months. Puckett sets up a Crock-Pot and toaster oven on a picnic table outside the vehicle to help keep her camper cool.

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A camping cookbook Recipes and tips for your next adventure

BY NATALIE MIKLES

EVERYTHING TASTES BETTER AROUND A CAMPFIRE. There’s something about the smoke in the air and the openness of the great outdoors that heightens our senses — and our appetites.

In Tulsa, we have many options for great campgrounds within 30 minutes to a couple of hours away. Even if you’re not going too far from home, it’s a good idea to plan meals so that you’re not just eating junk food.

Camping isn’t about comfort or convenience. It’s about adventure and creating memories, which can include memorable meals. Taking some time to plan a special breakfast or dinner cooked over piping hot coals will make your campout extra fun.

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CAMPING HACKS SEASONED CAMPERS OFFER TIPS FOR FOOD PREP IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS.

1 // Potatoes are tasty and filling after a day of hiking, but they take a long time to cook over a campfire. Before you leave for your trip, microwave or oven-cook potatoes until just tender. Keep in the cooler until ready to use, then slice and cook over fire in foil packets or with sliced onions and bacon in a Dutch oven.

2 // Have you ever tried the “tie the bag to the tree” approach for a garbage can? It inevitably ends up getting knocked over or torn down.

Bring along a pop-up laundry hamper and line it with a trash bag for a sturdier portable trash can.

3 // Making pancakes is a beloved way to start the morning on a campsite. Mix up your pancake batter the day before your trip, and pour it into a clean ketchup bottle. When it’s time for breakfast, easily squeeze the batter onto your hot griddle. You can do the same thing with eggs: Crack and scramble your eggs, then place in a clean water bottle. This way you can transport eggs without worrying about breaking shells.

4 // S’mores can’t be beat, but if you left the marshmallows on the kitchen counter or your chocolate has melted, try this simple and perfect dessert. You’ve probably already packed the two ingredients you’ll need: apples and trail mix. Core an apple, fill with trail mix, dot with butter (a camping luxury if you have it) and wrap in foil. Bake the apples over the campfire in indirect heat for about 20 minutes or until tender.

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You only need one dish to make this hearty breakfast skillet.

Cook it on a camp stove or over a campfire.

Campfire Breakfast Skillet SERVES 4

1 pound breakfast sausage 1 medium russet potato, chopped ½ cup yellow onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped ½ stick butter 4 eggs ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional) Chopped chives

Light grill and let coals burn until hot.

Add sausage to cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, and cook until brown. Add potatoes, onion and bell pepper along with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Crack eggs directly onto sausage mixture. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Cook 5 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your preference. Top with cheese and chives.

Sandwiches are fine for lunch, but if you’re going to be camping for several days, treat yourself one day to cheesy nachos. You can substitute canned black beans for the ground beef.

Before you leave for your camping trip, combine spices, salt and cornstarch in a small plastic bag or small recycled container.

When you’re ready to cook, light a grill and let coals burn until hot. Or, make these nachos in a Dutch oven over an open campfire.

Campfire Nachos SERVES 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 ½ ¼ ½ ½ 3 ½

pound ground beef yellow onion, diced red bell pepper, diced jalapeños, finely diced tablespoon chili powder tablespoon cumin teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon red pepper flakes teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon cornstarch tablespoons tomato paste can beer (you’ll have to drink the rest) ½ pound cheddar cheese, grated 1 bag of tortilla chips Lime wedges, sour cream and salsa, for serving Light grill and let coals burn until hot.

Brown ground beef in a castiron skillet. Add onion and peppers, cooking until tender.

Stir in spice mix, then stir in tomato paste. Mix until combined.

Slowly add beer; cook for a few minutes to thicken. Add water or more beer if needed.

Pour mixture into a bowl. In the same skillet, layer chips, meat and cheese, repeating until you’ve made two layers. Cover with foil, then return to heat to melt cheese for a minute or two.

Serve nachos with lime wedges, sour cream and salsa.

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HOW TO PACK A COOLER 1 // If you’re going to be camping for more than one night, don’t skimp on the cooler. Choose one that’s well insulated with a lid with a strong seal.

2 // Consider bringing two coolers.

One you will only open to pull out ingredients for meals. The other is one you’ll be opening more frequently for beer, soft drinks, sliced fruit and cold snacks. For the cooler with the drinks and snacks, use frozen water bottles, instead of ice, to keep everything cold.

3 // A day before you go, bring the cooler out from the garage, attic or any other warm spot it has been sitting. Open it up and fill it with a bag of ice to make it extra cold before you place any food in it.

4 // Foods that need to stay the coldest should be packed first. So when packing, start with a layer of ice, then add meats, then more ice, then more perishable foods, then more ice and so on. Keep the cooler filled to the brim, layering the top with ice and a kitchen towel to keep air out.

5 // Once you’ve reached the campground, keep both coolers in the shade. Make a “Don’t Open” sign for the cooler holding the meals. Make a “Cold Drinks and Snacks” sign for the other cooler.

If your camping trip includes fishing, hang on to this recipe.

There’s nothing like fresh fish cooked over a flame.

Bacon-wrapped Trout SERVES 4

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Light grill and let coals burn until hot.

Season trout with salt and pepper. Mix together olive oil with parsley, chives, capers, garlic and lemon juice. Divide the mixture between the trout, and stuff inside.

Wrap each trout with bacon. Grill, turning frequently to prevent flareups, until bacon is crisp, about 20 minutes.

Note: This can be cooked over an open flame campfire.

Cook in a Dutch oven over hot coals, and depending on how hot your fire is, begin checking for doneness after 10 minutes. It could take anywhere from 10-25 minutes for the fish to cook through.

Make these snacks ahead of your camping trip, then pack in individual bags or recycled containers to carry on hikes or to have a snack while fishing.

Camper’s Best Granola 5 cups oats ¾ cup sliced almonds ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped ¼ cup raw sesame seeds ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup dried blueberries 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg Zest of 2 oranges ¼ cup canola oil ½ cup honey ½ cup maple syrup ¾ cup unsweetened coconut Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine all ingredients, except coconut.

Spread on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add coconut 5 minutes before done.

Cool before sealing in an airtight container.

These bars are the perfect mix of salt and sweet.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars MAKES 12 BARS

½ cup pretzels, crushed 1 ¾ cup quick-cooking oats ¼ cup sliced almonds ½ cup mini chocolate chips ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup creamy peanut butter ¾ cup honey Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.

Place the crushed pretzels, oats, almonds, chocolate chips, salt and vanilla in a bowl and stir to combine.

Whisk together the peanut butter and honey. If the mixture is too stiff, warm it in the microwave until it’s easy to stir. Add the peanut butter mixture to the oat mixture, and stir to combine.

Press the mixture into the prepared pan, and top with more crushed pretzels or chocolate chips if you like. Chill for 1 hour before slicing into bars. Store in an airtight container or the refrigerator. TP TulsaPeople.com

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CHEERS!

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

BY NATALIE MIKLES

A

utumn in Oklahoma is ideal for sipping cocktails al fresco, and few patios have a better view of downtown’s skyline than Open Container, perched atop the Boxyard in the East Village at 502 E. Third St. The bar is stocked with standard liquors and local brews, but it also has draft cocktails and premixed drinks on tap. The bartender whips up a big batch of margaritas, for example. Then, like draft beer, the liquid is infused with CO2, which adds a delightful fizz to an otherwise flat cocktail.

One of the more popular draft cocktails at Open Container is the French Rose: a mixture of gin, lemon, simple syrup and rose liqueur ($8). The result is a classic fizzy French 75 without the “bubbles,” a perfectly sipable concoction for a happy hour with the gals or for watching a Tulsa sunset.

Open Container always has a couple of rotating draft cocktails on tap, and it also serves food, like hot wings, burgers and hot dogs with a gourmet twist. — ANGELA EVANS

SUPERCENTENARIAN: IKE’S CHILI

To mark 110 years of serving Tulsans and visitors — including Will Rogers and Peggy Cass — Ike’s Chili will host a celebration from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 12, featuring $1.10 coneys, $1.10 small 3-ways and $1.10 soft drinks.

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GREEK SPIRIT ABOUNDS AT ANNUAL FEST It’s a Tulsa tradition. The Tulsa Greek Festival returns Sept. 20-23.

Many people come for the Greek music, Greek market and the historical church tour, but it’s the food that leaves few imagining a September without homemade baklava and loukoumades (Greek honey doughnuts).

Other foods during the festival include lamb, gyros, souvlaki (marinated meat skewers), Greek fries, calamari, Greek meatballs and sausage.

This year, along with Greek beer and wine, the festival will feature Opa!coladas, a Greek take on the piña colada with ouzo.

Greek Fest organizers say they’re “bringing kefi back” this year. Kefi is a Greek word for spirit or joy of life that can’t be fully translated to English. That includes late-night parties from 8 p.m. to close, Friday and Saturday. A late-night appetizer, saganaki (Greek flaming cheese) will be offered, along with drink specials, games and dancing in the street.

Admission is $3 per adult after 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free before 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday. Admission for kids is free, but the Kidzone area is $5 per child for allday play.

The Tulsa Greek Festival is hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m.,Thursday; 11 a.m.-late, Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.3 p.m., Sunday. Visit tulsagreekfestival.com for more info.

The dessert case at the Greek Festival is a dream for sweets lovers. Here’s a recipe for a Greek butter cookie you can make at home.

KOULOURAKIA Makes 8 dozen 1

pound butter, softened at room temperature 2 ½ cups sugar 5 eggs 2 tablespoons vanilla Zest of 1 orange 8 to 9 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder

1. In a bowl, mix butter and sugar until well blended. Add four eggs, one at a time, and mix until creamy. Stir in vanilla and orange zest.

2. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture. Add more flour to the batter until soft and not sticky.

3. Take a walnut-size pinch of dough and roll 5 or 6 inches long and ½ inch thick.

Twist into desired shapes. Beat one egg, and brush on top before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan; cool. TP

CHEERS: ANGELA EVANS; GREEK FESTIVAL: COURTESY

DRINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX

50 PLACES TO DINE THIS RESTAURANT WEEK It’s that most delicious time of year in Tulsa — time to plot brunches, lunches and dinners at your favorite restaurants Sept. 7-16.

Restaurant Week offers great deals at Tulsa’s best restaurants with prix fixe menus ranging from $15-$45. Each dollar donated from the price to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma during Restaurant Week equals four meals the Food Bank can provide to the community.

For diners, one of the best parts of the week is sampling the menus created by chefs specifically for the event. And this year, with 50 participating restaurants, there’s a lot of sampling to be done.

This year’s Restaurant Week also features several restaurants new to the lineup, including Amelia’s, Kitchen 27, Oren, and Bread and Butter.

Select restaurants also will offer signature cocktails at special prices, which will include a $1 donation to the Food Bank.

The Food Bank uses Restaurant Week proceeds to support Food for Kids programs, which include the backpack program, school pantries, summer and holiday feeding, free family farmers’ markets and more.

READY TO START PLANNING WHERE AND WHEN YOU’RE GOING TO EAT? HERE’S THE LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS: Amelia’s Baxter’s Interurban Biga Italian Restaurant Bin 35 Bistro The Bistro at Seville Bluestone Steakhouse and Seafood Bonefish Grill Bread and Butter The Chalkboard Chimera Daily Grill Dilly Diner El Guapo’s — Downtown El Guapo’s — South Elgin Park Fassler Hall In the Raw — Brookside In the Raw — On the Hill Juniper KEO Asian Cuisine — Brookside KEO Asian Cuisine — South Kitchen 27 Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant and Bar Maryn’s Taphouse and Raw Bar McNellie’s — Downtown

McNellie’s — South The Melting Pot Michael V’s Restaurant and Bar Naples Flatbread Kitchen and Bar Oren Palace Cafe Prairie Brewpub Prairie Fire Pie Queenie’s Cafe Roka Bar and Asian Flavors Sisserou’s Restaurant SMOKE. Woodfire Grill Sushi Hana — Brookside Sushi Hana — Riverside The Tavern Tavolo Taziki’s — Cherry Street Taziki’s — South Texas de Brazil Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano — Downtown Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano — South The Vault Villa Ravenna Yokozuna — Downtown Yokozuna — Yale

A NEW PRICING STRUCTURE FOR RESTAURANT WEEK IS EXPECTED TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS, SIMPLIFYING THE OPTIONS AND NUMBER OF COURSES.

SEPT. 6 — RESTAURANT WEEK EVE KICKOFF From 5-8 p.m., Laffa, Chimera, Prairie Brewpub and Antoinette Baking Co. will offer one specialty item with $1 per item donated to Food for Kids. Laffa will have a roasted cauliflower and tomato hummus. Chimera’s Okie watermelon sangria will be served.

Prairie will be pulling craft brew taps. Plus, it’s Pie Night at Antoinette Baking Co.

BRUNCH Two to three courses: $22 LUNCH Two to three courses: $15 DINNER Two to three courses: $20 DINNER Three courses: $35 DINNER Three to four courses: $45

SEPT. 12 — FOOD TRUCK WEDNESDAY From 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., select food trucks at Guthrie Green will provide a specialty item during Food Truck Wednesday.

The course and price options are different depending on the restaurant. Each prix fixe menu option includes an automatic donation to the Food Bank.

Visit tulsapeople.com/restaurantweek for complete menu options and descriptions.

SEPT. 14 — BARBECUE FRIDAY Eight Rib Crib locations and both Albert G’s sites will donate 10 percent of the day’s proceeds to the Food Bank.

SEPT. 16 — SAN GENNARO FEAST Naples Flatbread will host a celebration of Italian food, music and art, all benefiting the Food Bank. A buffet of pasta, pizza and Italian specialties will be $15 for adults, $8 for kids age 5-11, and kids under 5 free. $4 of the adult tickets and $2 of the kid tickets will go directly to the Food Bank.

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T H E B E S T-TA S T I N G W E E K O F T H E Y E A R

I S S E P T E M B E R 7- 1 6 !

Join Tulsa’s best restaurants for a 10-day celebration of Tulsa’s culinary scene benefiting the Food Bank!

BRUNCH

LUNCH

2-3 courses

2-3 courses

includes $3 donation

includes $2 donation

$22

DINNER

DINNER

2-3 courses

$15

3 courses

$20

$35

includes $3 donation

includes $5 donation

DINNER 3-4 courses

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

includes $7 donation

Prices exclude tax, tip and beverage.

$45

at participating restaurants, includes $1 donation.

Each prix fixe menu includes an automatic donation to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s Food for Kids programs.

Proceeds will be matched up to $25,000 by the George Kaiser Family Foundation.

50 PARTICIPATING RESTAUR ANTS: DOWNTOWN SOUTH

DOWNTOWN SOUTH

BROOKSIDE SOUTH

BROOKSIDE ON THE HILL

BROOKSIDE RIVERSIDE

CHERRY STREET SOUTH

DOWNTOWN ON YALE

DOWNTOWN SOUTH

Visit TulsaPeople.com for prix fixe menus and to make reservations with OpenTable!

RESTAURANT WEEK KICK-OFF

Presented by:

Thursday, September 6 5pm – 8pm Sponsors:

Each restaurant below will offer one specialty item with $1 per item donated to Food for Kids.

Laffa – appetizer, Chimera – cocktail, Prairie Brewpub – craft beer, Antoinette’s – pie!

Benefiting:

Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope

Community FOOD BANK of Eastern Oklahoma

www.okfoodbank.org

2-course Lunch for $15 (includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

2-course Dinner for $20 (includes $3 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 12 meals)

LUNCH

Appetizer Two Deviled Eggs Fried oyster, spicy remoulade; gluten free

The Wedge Bibb lettuce, cherry tomato, bacon, crispy onion, buttermilk blue cheese dressing; gluten free

Sherry Dill Tomato Bisque Gluten free

Entrée Black and Blue Salad Blackened tenderloin, cherry tomato, Gorgonzola, avocado, crispy onions, Parmesan peppercorn dressing

Fried Chicken

2-course Lunch for $15

2-course Lunch for $15

(includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

(includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

4-course Dinner for $45

3-course Dinner for $45

(includes $7 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 28 meals)

(includes $7 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 28 meals)

LUNCH

Appetizer Cold Cucumber Soup

Cherry tomatoes, cherry vinaigrette, pea shoots, corn

Chili oil, pickled beets

Entrée Vegetable Goat Cheese Sandwich

Entrée Peach Barbecue Sammi

Bell pepper, onion, broccolini, tossed in goat cheese, arugula, served with Tomato Peppadew Bisque

Pork shoulder, chipotle peach gastrique

DINNER

Appetizer Spinach Salad

Appetizer Elote

Mashed potato, pan gravy, chili-glazed butternut squash; gluten free

Grilled corn, chopped bacon, lime aioli, house-made cheddar powder

Meatloaf Sandwich

Soup Tomato Peppadew Bisque

House barbecue sauce, crispy onions, pommes frites

DINNER

Appetizer Two Deviled Eggs Fried oyster, spicy remoulade; gluten free

The Wedge Bibb lettuce, cherry tomato, bacon, crispy onion, buttermilk blue cheese dressing; gluten free

Sherry Dill Tomato Bisque Gluten free

Entrée Braised Short Ribs Heirloom carrots, mashed potato, rosemary gastrique, crispy onion; gluten free

Fried Chicken Mashed potato, pan gravy, chili-glazed butternut squash; gluten free

Pan-Seared Sea Bass Roasted fingerling potatoes, broiled asparagus, spicy tomato broth

LUNCH

Appetizer Cornbread Panzanella Salad

Farrell brioche crouton, crème fraiche

Entrée Coho Salmon

DINNER

Champagne vinaigrette, tomato, white onion, Parmesan

Entrée Scallops Romesco sauce, mixed veggies, white bean hash

Dessert Apple Sorbet

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

Herbed couscous, tangelo segments, beurre blanc, garlic-roasted broccoli

(Includes $1 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 4 meals)

5-ounce Filet

Apple Thyme Shrub Martini — $7

Acorn squash potato mousseline, charred chard, hazelnut herb compound butter

Dessert Butterscotch Pots de Creme Butterscotch, crème chantilly, granola

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL (Includes $1 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 4 meals)

Mango Fandango — $10 Mango-infused rum, peach schnapps, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, agave, salt tincture, soda water

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2-course Lunch for $15 (includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

LUNCH Appetizer

Greek Pita and Choice of One Mezze

3-course Dinner for $35 (includes $5 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 20 meals)

DINNER Appetizer

(There are 12 to choose from)

Chorizo Stuffed Olives

Entrée

Hand-stuffed and battered, fried golden brown and served with house-made mayo

My Big Fat Greek Brown Rice Salad Brown rice, cucumbers, tomatoes and sweet red onions tossed in an oregano mint vinaigrette on mixed greens topped with feta, chicken breast, pine nuts and fresh parsley. Served with Greek pita.

Can be made vegetarian. Gluten free.

Healthy Lunch Plate Classic egg salad but with avocado, on “pilpel” side salad: romaine, spring greens and cherry tomatoes tossed with a roasted red pepper and mint dressing, feta, grape nuts and honey roasted peanuts. Served with warm za’atar pita.

Vegetarian. Can be made gluten free.

Laffa Roast Beef or Smoked Turkey Wrap Turkey or rare roast beef with avocado, thyme cream cheese, roasted red pepper relish, romaine and cucumbers tossed with tzatziki, cherry tomatoes and a bit of mango chili sauce on a spinach wrap. Served with a lemony mint side salad, fruit salad or sweet potato fries.

The Aleppo Panini Ciabatta panini oozing with feta, provolone, mozzarella, red pepper relish, spinach and chermoula salsa (a flavorful cilantro marinade) and avocado.

Served with a lemony mint side salad, sweet potato fries or fruit salad. Vegetarian.

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL (Includes $1 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 4 meals)

Party In My Pantry - $9 Spiced rum, rice milk, half & half, honey, a fun spice mix

Bruschetta Classic tomato, garlic and fresh herbs served on house-baked crostini with fresh greens

Maryn’s Salad Spinach and romaine, red onion, carrots, cherry tomato, goat cheese, and garlic croutons tossed in citrus vinaigrette

Entrée

Sesame Seared Tuna Hand-cut, six-ounce sushi-grade tuna filet seared rare. Served over lobster asparagus hash, topped with queso fresco and balsamic reduction

48-Hour Short Rib Slow braised tender beef short rib served over a smoked pepper purée with grilled asparagus and garlic mash. Topped with stout demi-glace

Roasted Chicken Two large airline cuts served over a carrot purée, with rosemary potatoes and seasonal vegetables, topped with a pesto cream sauce

4-course Dinner for $35 (includes $5 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 20 meals)

DINNER

Appetizer Loaded Baked Potato Cheese Fondue Cheddar cheese blend, Green Goddess, Garlic and Wine Seasoning, potatoes, bacon and scallions

Salad Apple Bacon Spinach Salad Fresh spinach, cremini mushrooms, sliced hard-boiled egg and sweet and spicy pecans in an apple-bacon vinaigrette, topped with crisp green apples

Entrée Buffalo Chicken, Roasted Garlic Shrimp, Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin, Pork Tenderloin Medallion and Chicken Pot Stickers Served with seasonal vegetables and signature dipping sauces

Dessert Caramel Toffee Crunch Fondue Creamy milk chocolate blended with caramel and topped with crunchy Heath Bar pieces

Dessert

Bread Pudding Apple Pie

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL (Includes $1 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 4 meals)

Holy Water — $9 Spiced rum, cognac, house-made almond syrup, fresh lemon, lime and grapefruit juice, bitters, green chartreuse

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The Melting Pot Mule — $9.95 Absolut Vodka and Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, fresh mint, lime and topped with ginger beer.

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3-course Brunch for $22 (includes $3 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 12 meals)

2-course Lunch for $15

3-course Lunch for $15

(includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

(includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

3-course Dinner for $45

3-course Dinner for $20 (includes $3 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 12 meals)

LUNCH

Appetizer Caesar Salad Tomato Basil Bisque Italian Chili Entrée Choice of any lunch-sized Flatbread Dessert Turtle Brownie Sundae

DINNER

Appetizer Mini Cheese Plate Entrée Choice of any Pasta, Entrée or Large Flatbread Dessert Turtle Brownie Sundae

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL (Includes $1 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 4 meals)

Absolut Lime Mule — $7 San Gennaro Feast Day

Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Italian Food Celebration Pasta, pizza and Italian specialties Live music and kids entertainment $15 for adults ($3 to Food Bank), $8 for kids 5-10 ($2 to Food Bank); under 5 free

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Appetizer Fruit Plate Soup du Jour Half Grilled Caesar

LUNCH

Choose an appetizer and entrée or entree and dessert

Entrée Tenderloin Hash Palace Omelet Steak Burger

Appetizer Red and Green Gazpacho Shrimp Shiitake Pot Sticker Half Fried Green Tomato Salad

Dessert Pistachio Baklava Fresh Beignets Chocolate Flourless Cake

Entrée Third-Pound Turkey Burger Fried Chicken Half Reuben Sandwich

2-course Lunch for $15 Lunch (includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

LUNCH

Choice of Beverage Choice of Sandwich Choice of Cookie

Dessert Pistachio Baklava Fresh Beignets Chocolate Flourless Cake

DINNER

Appetizer Mini Crab Cake Red and Green Gazpacho Half Fried Green Tomato Caprese Entrée Grilled Salmon Steak Frites Oregon Mushroom Ravioli Dessert Pistachio Baklava Fresh Beignets Chocolate Flourless Cake

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL (Includes $1 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 4 meals) New Amsterdam — $9

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2-course Lunch for $15 (includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

3-course Dinner for $35 (includes $5 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 20 meals)

LUNCH

Choose an appetizer and entrée or entrée and dessert

Appetizer Butternut Squash Soup Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad Half-portion

Entrée Jerk Chicken Tacos Half Cuban Sandwich Veggie Burger Dessert Rum Cake Tropical Sorbet

DINNER

Appetizer Callaloo Soup Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad Half-portion

Accras (Cod Fritters) Half-portion

Entrée Jerk Chicken Pork Tenderloin Salmon Rasta Pasta

Dessert

Rum Cake Tropical Sorbet

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL (Includes $1 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 4 meals)

Rum Punch — $9

Thank you to the Food Bank to letting us participate in this important program for the Oklahoma kids. From all us at Villa Ravenna – Fine Dining.

2-course Lunch for $15 Lunch (includes $2 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 8 meals)

LUNCH

Appetizer Villa Ravenna Salad Fresh salad greens, celery, tomatoes, onions, avocado, homemade Italian dressing

Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese and classic Caesar salad dressing

Entrée Chicken Parmigiana Breaded chicken topped with mozzarella cheese and jam, served with a side of linguini sautéed with spinach, garlic and oil

Fettuccini with Chicken Grilled chicken breast with a side of linguini sautéed with spinach, garlic and oil

Eggplant Parmigiana Breaded eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, served with a side of linguini pomodoro

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL (Includes $1 donation to the Food Bank which will provide 4 meals)

Any Cocktail Prices vary

A Dominican local favorite made with rum, lime, simple syrup, tamarind, bitters, nutmeg and served over ice.

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

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

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

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The Tulsa Community College Foundation has named David Page as the 2018 Vision in Education Leadership Award recipient. He is being honored for his enduring commitment to excellence in education and leadership of key initiatives and organizations that have impacted economic development, quality of life and social services for Tulsa.

“David Page brings his heart and his head to every education need in our community,” says TCC President and CEO Leigh B. Goodson. “David has been a champion and advocate for education in Tulsa for decades. He is a consensus builder and a successful leader because he takes the time to listen and makes sure people have been heard and included in the decision making.”

Page is the private bank market manager and vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase in Oklahoma. He is currently chairman of the Tulsa Stadium Trust, a Philbrook Museum of Art trustee and serves on the boards of the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Central Oklahoma.

As 2009 Tulsa Regional Chamber chairman, Page took the lead on the role of chief advocate for education, reminding the business community that “world changers” are individuals who have had a chance at education regardless of their economic status and go on to create good in the world. Then, his leadership was essential when Tulsa Public Schools announced Project Schoolhouse and its intention to achieve significant cost savings through school closings. Page agreed to lead the effort, and the comprehensive and collaborative process yielded more than $5 million in savings.

This month’s Vision Dinner raises critical resources for TCC faculty and staff, and makes a difference in the lives of many of TCC’s 25,000 students by providing support for academic, leadership development and scholarship programs for TCC. “Last year alone, the TCC Foundation was able to transfer more than $2 million in support to the college,” says Lauren Brookey, TCC vice president of external affairs and president of the TCC Foundation. “The Vision Dinner is the cornerstone to that support.”

The Vision Award is presented annually to an individual dedicated to education excellence and community leadership.

Past honorees include Alison Anthony, Keith Ballard, David Boren, Montie Box, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, John Gaberino, Susan Harris, former Gov. Brad Henry, Jake Henry Jr., George Kaiser, Paula Marshall, Lynn and Stacy Schusterman, Don Walker and John-Kelly C. Warren.

The annual Vision in Education Leadership Award Dinner is Sept. 27 at the Cox Business Center. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. For information regarding sponsorships and tickets, call 918-595-7836 or visit tulsacc.edu/visiondinner.

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Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios 1347 E. 11TH ST. | BUCKATOMSON66.COM

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Route 66 attraction prints from Tulsa photographer Rhys Martin of Cloudless Lens. $35.

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ROUTE 66 GIFT SHOP HARNESSES THE POWER OF NOSTALGIA.

BY ANNE BROCKMAN

B

uck Atom ain’t from around here. He’s a cowboy who rode the rodeo circuit up and down Route 66, got picked up by a spaceship and traveled to the ether. When he came back to Earth, he landed at what is now his namesake shop and is trying to help revitalize Route 66.

At least, that’s the backstory Mary Beth Babcock imagined for her shop mascot when she opened Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios June 1.

Buck was just an idea four years ago, when Babcock still owned Dwelling Spaces. She asked local artist Jeremy Luther to design a space cowboy, and as the years progressed, she felt it was time for her to open a new curio shop, with Buck as the spokesman. His likeness now finds a home on souvenir items like T-shirts, magnets, coffee cups and stickers, which can all be purchased at the 350-square-foot gift shop along the Mother Road.

“I wanted to be near the Meadow Gold sign and couldn’t imagine being in a better place,” Babcock says of the of the 1950s Pemco gas

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station where the shop resides. Ninety percent of her stock comes from Oklahoma artists, makers and craftsmen. All of it celebrates Tulsa, Oklahoma or Route 66. She also has a selection of vintage tchotchkes and knickknacks — an ode to the “curio” part of the business.

Since opening, Babcock has welcomed travelers from numerous states and China, France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Canada. Those making a stop can peruse the items inside and sit at picnic tables under the former gas station’s awning. Recently, the Mountain Goodness food truck signed a lease to operate in the shop’s parking lot. Its menu features healthy lunch options.

With Babcock’s love of murals, one had to be incorporated into the outdoor space. Clean Hands designed it to represent Tulsa and Route 66, with a nod to Buck’s galactic past.

Babcock says fate brought her to this spot along the historic highway, and she is embracing it. “I want to celebrate the history, but also create the future of Route 66,” she says. TP

Lindsay Guest of Swaying Grass Silver designed Route 66 jewelry for the shop, including these shield earrings made of silver and turquoise. $110.

The Little Bubble blended a Buck Atom’s scent with chocolate, sandalwood and floral notes. $10, soap; $15, candle.

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DOWN THE ‘PIKE Oklahoma City packs a full itinerary.

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uch like Tulsa, Oklahoma City has grown a lot in recent years, and there’s much to do in our state capital.

Southwest of downtown, there’s a new district named after its star attraction: the Wheeler Ferris Wheel. Although the amusement ride is new to Oklahoma City, it has quite a history. The big wheel spent decades at the modern terminus of Route 66: the Santa Monica Pier in California.

In 2008, the wheel was purchased on eBay by the Humphreys family, refurbished and installed on the south side of the Oklahoma River. The Wheeler District site at 1701 S. Western Ave. also has lawn games and giant OKC letters that make for a fun photo opportunity.

Oklahoma City has several notable museums — the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and the National Memorial come to mind — but there are a few lesser-known attractions around town that deserve a closer look.

The 45th Infantry Division Museum, 5145 N.E. 36th St., is free and tells the story of the military division from its inception in the early 1920s to modern day. Artifacts on display date from the Revolutionary War to modern day. There is a large outdoor park, too, with a wide array of military vehicles to explore.

The Wheeler Ferris Wheel offers rides 11 a.m.9 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday; and noon-9 p.m., Sunday.

Tickets are $6; kids age 3 and younger are free.

A day pass is $10; season pass is $20.

The Oklahoma Firefighters Museum has been around since 1969 and showcases antique equipment dating back to Indian Territory days. There is a memorial to the Oklahoma City Bombing on site and a replica of an old firehouse, complete with a functional early 1900s alarm system. If you have any interest in the history of firefighting or the development of early Oklahoma emergency response, this is a fascinating place to spend some time.

In Bricktown resides one of the largest bronze sculptures in the world. The Centennial Land Run Monument commemorates the Land Run of 1889. The monument consists of more than 40 figures depicting the frenzied race to stake a claim in the newly opened territory. The whole area is a city park on the south end of the Bricktown Canal, which provides a beautiful view of downtown OKC to boot.

If you’re a fan of beautiful views, the 49th floor of the Devon Tower is home to a fine dining restaurant called Vast. Reservations are recommended, and they do have a dress code — no ripped or torn clothing, gym wear or ball caps — but there’s no place like it to celebrate a special occasion and view a Sooner State sunset. TP

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LUNCH AND LEARN WITH THE TULSA MASTER GARDENERS SEPT. 18 — LANDSCAPING 101 Starting with a landscape plan will help ensure success.

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MIGRATION OF POLLINATORS AND BUTTERFLY GARDENS

BY ALLEN ROBINSON

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A cautionary note: Some hybrid flowers bred for specific color or size might be sterile and won’t produce any nectar. You won’t fool the butterflies as they know the difference.

An additional element that will attract butterflies is to offer larval (aka caterpillar) host plants.

Caterpillars of different species feed exclusively on particular plants. Having these plants available will not only draw butterflies in to lay their eggs, but will allow you to watch the development of the caterpillars. Caterpillars of the Black Swallowtail (Oklahoma’s state butterfly) feed on parsley, dill and fennel. If you garden with these, plant enough for both you and the caterpillars. On the other hand, monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed.

With nearly 20 different species of milkweed native to Oklahoma, you’re sure to find some that

fit your garden area. And, not all milkweeds are aggressive spreaders. Butterfly weed and Green Antelope Horn are two good ones.

A final word regarding insecticides. Avoid them entirely if you can. Insecticides are indiscriminate, killing beneficial insects as well as pests.

And, lingering residue will poison both butterflies and caterpillars as they feed.

Monarch populations continue to decline, so many groups are working tirelessly to support the survival of this species. Butterfly gardening will reward you with hours of growing interest and wonder. So, dig in! TP Thank you to Tulsa County Master Gardeners for their expertise in this subject matter. Allen Robinson has been a Master Gardener since 2010.

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onarch butterflies are the only insects that migrate 2,500 miles to a warmer climate each year. Flying through Oklahoma, they spend their winter hibernation in Mexico on oyamel fir trees. Then, they make their journey northward to Canada for the summer.

Monarchs’ fall migration begins in Canada, in early August and reaches Oklahoma in late September. The migration typically involves four generations, each of which goes through four stages of development: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis) and then adulthood. The time from when the egg is laid to an adult butterfly is about four weeks.

Along with being visually appealing, butterflies serve an important role in our gardens: pollination.

The key to attracting butterflies is to see a garden through their eyes. The more elements you provide, the more species you’ll attract.

So, what are these elements? Food is primary.

Large offerings of nectar-rich blooms will attract numerous butterflies. And, a mix of annuals and perennials with different bloom times will ensure an extended period of food sources from spring through autumn. Flowers with flat blooms or bloom clusters are best as these provide a flat landing pad for easy dining. Coneflowers, Black-eyed Susan and yarrow are stalwarts. Blanket Flower — Oklahoma’s state wildflower — also is an excellent choice.

In containers, lantana and red pentas are magnets for butterflies. The smaller blooms of thyme and oregano draw the smaller Spring Azure and Eastern Tailed Blue butterflies, each no bigger than your thumbnail.

Planting flowers in groups by color will more quickly guide butterflies to nectar since their vision is not as refined as ours. Butterflies can see into the ultraviolet range and, as such, flowers have evolved over the centuries to guide pollinators to their nectar using UV light to their advantage. In other words, butterflies literally see flowers in a different light than we do as humans.

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rofessional football isn’t kind on one’s joints, as Jerry Ostroski, acclaimed offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills and the University of Tulsa, can attest.

After experiencing a tibial plateau fracture in his right knee during a game, he retired from the NFL in 2002. For Ostroski, a degenerative knee disease compounded 20 years of wear and tear from the game, leading him to require a knee replacement when the joint became bone-on-bone.

To eliminate the debilitating knee pain that impacted daily activities like walking, on June 22 Ostroski had left knee replacement surgery at Oklahoma Surgical Hospital. Using Mako Robotic technology, Dr. Sarat Kunapuli inserted a larger-than-usual, custom-made knee that has already eliminated much of Ostroski’s pain.

“The experience was wonderful,” says Ostroski, who appreciated his customized preoperative plan that helped him and Kunapuli “know the plays” in advance. “I was informed from the beginning about everything that was going to happen.”

The Mako Robotic procedure is less invasive than traditional knee replacements because it uses a robotic arm that allows the surgeon to precisely place the knee. Before surgery, a CT scan of the patient’s knee is used to create a 3-D model, which informs the surgeon of where, exactly, to guide the robotic arm. Another benefit of the Mako Robotic surgery is a faster recovery.

Ostroski started physical therapy the morning after his surgery, and two weeks later, he could walk with a cane. Ostroski estimates it will be six months before he’s back to normal, and he hopes to have his other knee replaced by the end of the year.

After the operation, Ostroski only took a week off from recording his radio show, “Coach and the Big O” on Sports Animal (97.1 FM); the next week, the crew used portable equipment to record from Ostroski’s bedroom. When he is fully recovered, Ostroski looks forward to pain-free exercise and being able to play golf again, which the doctors say he will be able to do as much as he wants.

Despite the pain football has caused Ostroski, he says, “The benefits of the game far outweigh the negatives. I have zero regrets for playing and actually, if I could, I would sign up tomorrow.” TP

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MUSINGS

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BACK

BY CONNIE CRONLEY

Y

ou know how everyone hates his job these days, and there’s no such thing as customer service because nobody cares if you are satisfied with the work or the product?

And you know how when you go to the post office, there’s never any parking and not enough clerks, and you have to stand in line forever while someone is trying to send something to the Philippines or complaining about mail delivered to the wrong address?

And you know how so many retail cashiers have been hired from zombie movies and don’t even look at you or say thank you and then, although you’re the customer and the one who should be thanked, you’re the one who does say thank you and then you’re cranky because you said it?

And you know how some trendy restaurants are so noisy you can’t hear the person sitting beside you even if you both shout, and when you suggest acoustical ceiling tiles to the maitre d’ she says, “Yeah, well, we’re not going to do that.” And so after two visits, you don’t care how good the food is, you just want to be able to talk with the people at your table and not vibrate like you’re sitting on the sound system at a rock concert?

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And you know how all of this makes you feel like you’re a thousand years old and not welcome in the modern world?

Well, I have a happy story that will make you feel better about this, especially about the post office.

When I was in my neighborhood post office recently I saw the new Save Vanishing Species stamps, which have a close-up of a gorgeous Amur (Siberian) tiger cub. Of course, I had to have some in honor of my own cats, who all think they are ferocious tigers or scary lions. And then I learned that some of the proceeds from the stamp sales go to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support the Multinational Species Conservation Funds.

How nice is that?

Since the tiger stamp was unveiled in 2011, 43 million stamps have been purchased, raising $4.6 million dollars to help protect some of the most iconic, beautiful animals on Earth. Double good! I get the stamps and animals get help.

I bought three sheets of tiger stamps, but got home with only two of them. What an obsessive fuss I’ve made, looking everywhere for that lost sheet of 20 stamps. It’s not just about the mon-

ey, it’s about the principle, although it’s about the money, too. So, compulsively, I made another trip to the post office to buy more tiger stamps. And waited for a parking place. And stood in line.

When I reached the counter at last, the clerk asked me, “Did you get home with your tiger stamps?”

“No! I lost one sheet.”

“I thought so,” he said. “Right after you walked out, someone walked in with a sheet he found in the lobby. You must have dropped it. I’ve been waiting for you to come back.”

Returned stamps? Waiting for me to return? I love you, anonymous fellow post office customer, for your honesty. And I thought kindness was a lost art.

I love you, Postal Service, for caring outside the box and saving elephants, great apes, rhinoceroses, marine turtles and tigers. And I thought greed had become the prevailing philosophy.

I love you, post office employee, with your caring customer service. And I thought you were a species as endangered as the Amur tiger. TP

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56826 S. 560 Road, Rose - Almost 80 acres available with an incredible ranch 9726 S Urbana Avenue, Tulsa - An Entertainer’s Dream! 3 large living spaces, + home, barn, shop, NEW pool. Pipe fence + automatic gate and barbed wire elevator, New kitchen and bathrooms, pool with outdoor living plus kitchen, surround the property. Livestock pens, automatic waterer and horse pens.

Close to HW 412. Gorgeous property! $875,000 theatre room. Gorgeous and Contemporary. $1,275,000

2252 E 34th St, Tulsa, OK - Midtown living! Gorgeous ranch home with 3 large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 living areas and 2 car garage, large lot, & NEW pool. The outdoor living area is used all year long & this home is perfect for entertaining. CBC Builds remodeled this spectacular home along with Austin Bean. $759,000

4004 S Utica Avenue, Tulsa - One level ranch style home located in the heart of Midtown! 3 large scale bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms. Gorgeous pool and large lot! Complete remodel and expansion with granite, quartz, gorgeous hardwoods and plantation shutters. $699,000

1411 S. St. Louis Ave. Unit A- Open floor plan near Cherry Street. Granite island kitchen opens to great room with fireplace and dining. Beautiful hardwoods. Downtown views. Each bedroom has private bath! $330,000

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Grand Entry Hall, handsome Office with outside access, stunning Kitchen opens to Great Room with coffered ceiling. Media Room down, granite Butler’s Bar. Master Suite with fireplace and Sitting Area. Large Game Room up. Pool & Cabana with full Kitchen & Living.

5 BR, 5.5 BA, 3 Living, 3-Car Garage. 710 W Est 108 th s trEEt $1,098,000 Majestic home nestled on one acre in Estates of Graystone. 2 BR down & 4 up. Office, Game Room, 2 Family Rooms, 2 Bonus Rooms, open floor plan. Huge Master with double-sided fireplace. Private, park-like backyard with pool and outdoor Kitchen. Approx 7,100 SF 6 BR, 4 Full/3 Half BA, 3 Fireplaces, 11608 s o 70 th E ast a vE $859,000 4-Car Garage.

Elegant Entry Hall, Formal Living and Dining, updated granite Kitchen with Thermador appliances opens to spacious Family Room.

Game Room, Media Room, Library, two palatial Master Suites. Two Utility Rooms. Private gated drive.

Spectacular views of South Tulsa.

5 BR, 4.5 BA, 4 Living, 4-Car Garage. 6425 E ast 85 th P lacE $849,999

11810 S Vine St. Open floor plan with 4 BR down, 2 up. 1534 South Yorktown Avenue. Renovated Craftsman 6906 East 191st St. 10 acres with pond and 3 Flexible room use. Game Room. Neighborhood pool. style home in Yorktown Historic District. Stainless buildings, one formerly a 3 BR home. Livestock 6 BR, 3 BA, 2 Liv, 3-car Garage. Jenks Schools. $294,500 Kitchen. 4 BR, 2 BA, 3+ Liv, 3-car. $277,000 permitted. Wooded and pasture land. $250,000

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13911 S K i n g S t o n A v e n u e Sits high over the river. Unbelievable views from inside and multiple patios. Italian style villa with marble floors and superior finishes. Walk out lower level has theatre room, card room, workout room and guest bedroom. $2,700,000

2436 e 33 r d S t r e e t Spectacular remodel in 2013 by one of Tulsa’s finest builders. Transitional design. Light and open. Marble center island kitchen with Thermador appliances. Control 4 audio/visual system. First floor master with his and hers closets. Stunning outdoor area. $1,395,000

2448 e 33 r d Rare for a custom home such as this to be on the market. Incredible finishes and attention to detail. Stone interior wall. European appliances. Massive hinges and hardware. Master suite and second suite are on the first level. Open floor plan for living. Private study. Truly remarkable property. $3,500,000

2690 t e r w i l l e g e r B o u l e v A r d Remarkable Estate backs up to Philbrook. Beautiful park like setting with outdoor living and pool house/apartment. Complete remodel in 2007. Gourmet kitchen opens to family room. Large classic office. Master suite has balcony overlooking pool. $1,995,000 TulsaPeople.com

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REAL JEWEL GRAND LAKE Real Jewel - Original Charles Davis Home on point in The Chateaus. 7 Bed/6 Baths/2 Powder Baths. Gourmet Kitchen with Dacor Package, Full Wet Bar, 2 Dishwashers, 2 Ice Makers, Wine Chiller, Huge Patio Lakeside and more. $2,500,000

ONE ACRE MIDTOWN 4303 S Lewis Ave - One Level Contemporary on one acre in Mid-town! Study, Formal Dining, Game/Media Room, Mud-room and Prep-kitchen. Great room opens to chef’s kitchen & nook. Master with spa bath. 3 additional En-suite bedrooms.

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6845 E 181st Street S - Bixby Newer gated estate with exquisite details thru-out. Located on 5 acres with outdoor living. Fireplace, pool, spa, waterfall, sport court, pond & shop. Chef’s Kitchen, fab master, study, mud room, Safe room, 1st floor Theater. 2 bed down/3 up with gameroom & study niche. Additional land available. $1,199,000 THE CLOISTERS 2010 E. 46th Street - Stacked Stone Contemporary home located in a private cul-de-sac. 1st floor master bedroom w/lux bath.

Formals plus den open to gourmet kitchen. Inlaw suite w/private bath. 2 more bedrooms w/bath on north side. Deck overlooks pool/ spa. 3 car garage. $995,000 FAIRWAY ESTATES III 2921 E 56th Place, Tulsa Newly remodeled in Fairway Estates. Fabulous backyard with covered patio and pool. Master suite down. Great kitchen opens to family room. Formal dining. $750,000

HIGHLAND POINTE AT STONE CANYON 17749 E Sunset Ridge, Owasso Modern Farmhouse on a large lot in Highland Pointe at Stone Canyon.

5 bedrooms, 2 gamerooms, 2 kitchens (one prep), Saferoom. Master has a sitting area with fireplace. Large laundry room. $815,000

THE OLYMPIA TOWNHOMES 611 W 15th Street - A 3,931 sq ft (M/L) townehome overlooking the Arkansas River. Situated on top of the complex with two floors, a private elevator, and an inside staircase from street level. 3 beds, 4 baths, 4 living areas & patios. The custom designed home is now vacant and ready for your decorating ideas! $500,000

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3016 E 115th Street | $625,000

13418 S 65th East Place | $444,900

2943 E 56th Place | $359,900

Stunning 1 level in gated Waterstone.

Custom built 1 owner built by BMI Construction. Granite & Stainless Steel kitchen with large island, hardwoods, beautiful moldings & trim. 3 fireplace’s, 2 in & 1 out. Newer pool & outdoor kitchen area, hot tub. 3 bedrooms plus study & safe room. Jenks Schools. Must See!

Former Parade of Homes Model. Backs to wooded area. 4 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms with office. 4th Bedroom or game room up with full bath.

Hardwoods, granite, huge kitchen with galley sink, stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar. Rob key custom front door. Gated neighborhood with area pool. Bixby Schools

Stunning one level home with 3 bedrooms plus study. 2 or 3 living rooms. Very open floor plan. In ground diving pool. Vaulted ceiling. Gorgeous landscaping. Beautiful large master suite.

2 car rear entry garage. Large living room with vaulted ceiling. Sprinkler system.

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2920 E. 26th Place.

New Construction in desirable midtown neighborhood. Open plan boasts tall ceilings, hardwoods, Great Room with fireplace, Dining and Office. 2 Bedroom Suites 1st floor. 3 Large Bedrooms up with Game Room + Theater Room. 3 Car Garage. Beautiful design with contemporary flair. $1,285,000.

1836 E. 32nd Place.

Extraordinary Midtown Home. 5BR all w/private full baths. 2BR & Office on main level. FRML Dining & Great Room share fireplace. Caesar Stone Chef’s Kitchen w/Viking Pro. appliances. Butler’s wet bar. GameRoom w/ wet bar, Theater & 3BR up. 5 Car. $1,789,000.

1527 E. 38th Street.

New Construction boasts transitional style and modern features.

Chef’s Kitchen open to Great Room with fireplace. First Level Master and Guest Suites, Office and Mudroom. Industrial staircase leads to three upstairs bedrooms, Game Room and Theater. Vaulted Patio with built in grill and fireplace. 3 Car Garage. $1,235,000.

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6818 E 109th Street S Beautifully updated, this Wenmoor home has 6 bedrooms, 7 full, 2 half baths. Multiple living/entertaining areas including theater, billiards, poker room and gym with sauna & steam room.

Backyard resort complete with pool and cabana. $2,890,000

2814 E. 31st Street Contemporary Bainbridge Design Custom home.

Floor-to-ceiling windows centered around pool, spa, covered patio with outdoor kitchen and guest house. Multiple living areas. Five bedrooms with first floor master. High ceilings throughout, wood floors and 3 fireplaces.

Private cul-de-sac, gated.

Perfect for entertaining. $1,199,000

1640 E 31st Street Great Midtown location, Jack Arnold design; 3 bed, 3.5 baths; bonus room could be 4th bedroom.

Open living, dining, kitchen with vaulted ceiling & contemporary fireplace; game room up. 4 car garage with extra storage. Large patio with water feature. $730,000

2130 E 47th Street House sits on lovely .41 acres in Bolewood Glen; 4 bed, 2.5 baths; first floor Master; 3 living areas including upstairs game room; Backyard covered patio with pool, spa and mature trees; floored attic could be additional room. $549,000

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6221 E. 108th Street, Tulsa - The Gates at Forest Park STUNNING HOME! A Custom Build by Sam Hollinger! 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full 2 Half BA’s.

Exterior w/ true Cast Stone Stucco, Gas Lanterns, Circle Dr. & Tile Roof. Soaring 20 ft. Ceilings, Floating Iron Staircase, Marble Tile Floors, Theater & 2 BR on first floor. Gated Community! $1,250,000 10574 S. 93rd East Avenue, Bixby Legends II - Overlooking GREENBELT, POND & POOL. 1st level has majority of living space3beds+study, amazing great room has stone wall, beamed & vaulted ceiling.

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10324 S. 92nd East Avenue, Tulsa The Estates at Stone Creek Quality gated estate neighborhood. Gourmet center island kitchen w/2 sinks. Wolf range. Vaulted & beamed greatroom.

Huge private 1st floor study & master suite. 3 beds + game up. Gorgeous patios & flagstone, Koi creek & waterfall, prof landscaped. $468,000

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7220 S. Gary Ave. | $800,000

4141 S Lewis Ave. | $779,000

Amazing 1-story house located in desirable Midtown on just over an acre of land. 4 different living areas both formal and informal. Chefs kitchen plus a prep kitchen is a unique setup for cooking. The master suite has his/her baths and double closets.

3 additional bedrooms. Beautifully landscaped yard with sports court and plenty of yard. Call for more details.

Amazing property located in gated Guierwoods is unique in everyway from the view to the floorplan. Located behind one of the several water features in the addition. This is a free standing house located all on one level with lots of natural light plus a private yard.

Large formal living room with stone fireplace. Family room looks into the kitchen which is spacious with a center island. Master suite with large walk-in closet, his/her bathroom areas plus private spa room. Possible mother-in law suite with private entrance has large living area, bedroom and bath. 3 car garage. Call for your private showing.

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36764 Cliff Crest Drive Langley

Incredible Langley Bluff lake front. Beautiful full brick home. Close to marinas, shopping, & restaurants. Just 1 hour m/l to Tulsa. 1 owner custom built 4+ beds w/3+ living areas. Open kitchen w/den & formal dining. Inside views of lake summer & winter. $629,000

Cliff Crest Drive Langley

Langley Bluff (2) lakefront & (3) lots on the other side of road. Build your dream home and build your shop on the (3) lots. Close to Tulsa. Ready for development. Utilities available. $350,000

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2407 E 20th Street

New construction, one level in Mid-Town Tulsa, Prime location walk to Utica Square/ Cascia Hall/Monte Cassino, shopping, restaurants and Down-Town. High end finishes and amenities in this quality built home. $450,000

3713 E. 116th Place S., Tulsa Impeccable gated custom home in Jenks Southeast. Theater + game room, fabulous outdoor living with kitchen, fireplace and new pool. Chef’s kitchen opens to beautiful family room. Two beds down, 2 up with private baths. Numerous custom features. $689,000

3604 N. Oak Ave., Broken Arrow Best deal in Battle Creek! Beautifully maintained home with new roof 2017 new windows and exterior paint in 2014, newer water heater, heat & air, granite and numerous updates inside. Storm Shelter in garage. HOA only $165! $224,900

6380 S. 80th East Avenue Unit 30C, Tulsa Ground floor, NO STAIRS, all new cabinets, newer SS appliances, updated throughout. Covered parking and located near the pool. Nicest 1 bed unit available in gated Shadow Mtn! Check out virtual walking tour and floorplan! $60,000

8206 N. 120th E. Ave., Owasso Elm Creek Estates 3/2/2, fireplace, vaulted ceiling, privacy fence and new HVAC. Living room, dining room & guest bedroom have new paint as of 6/25. Dishwasher and range new as of 2016. $146,500

211 S Florence Avenue

Keep w/the old & add a new Kitchen, Bath, Paint, Windows HAVC, in this high-end quality renovated Bungalow just N of TU.Beautiful HW floors. 2-car garage.Bring the grill & enjoy the large covered patio w/family & friends.2nd living area C/B used as office. $159,900

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TAKE ME BACK

The Tulsa Fairgrounds during the International Petroleum Exposition in the 1950s

OIL CENTRAL

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TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

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he International Petroleum Exposition was founded in 1923 by a group of businessmen to capitalize on early Tulsa’s oil influence. However, the fi rst IPE nearly got rained out.

The outdoor expo lasted six wet days in October in downtown Tulsa, drawing 14,000 people to roped-off streets near Convention Hall (now the Brady Theater). Locals and dignitaries from Guatemala, Peru, Romania, China, Venezuela and Canada were welcomed by a huge parade featuring “King and Queen Petroleum,” floats, a carnival and a large reception at Tulsa Country Club.

In 1928, the event moved to the Tulsa Fairgrounds; in 1930, its date changed to May to avoid conflict with the Tulsa State Fair. Over the years, the IPE grew by leaps and bounds, bringing up to 300,000 attendees in 1948. In 1966, all exhibition buildings were demolished and the event moved into its own building, thanks to a $3.5 million bond issue. Sprawling 10 acres, the IPE Center — now known as the River Spirit Expo — was the largest of its kind in the country at the time.

After 1971, oil industry markets moved offshore, and oil prices dropped.

Declining attendance in the ’70s saw the end of Tulsa’s largest and longest-running trade show. Its only visual reminders today are the Golden Driller statue, which debuted at the 1953 IPE, and the event’s fi rst permanent building. TP

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REMODEL Tulsa FALL 2018

Remodeling projects that pay you back

Turn your backyard into a great living space.

5 Tips for Hiring a Remodeler Ensure you make the right decisions when you ďŹ nd, evaluate and hire a remodeler.

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Remodelers Council Membership Directory 2018 Home Remodeling Showcase Eight local projects will be on display Sept. 15 and 16. See the projects ďŹ rst-hand and speak to the contractors at this annual event.

Smart Ideas for a Bath Remodel It’s All About Making One’s Home More Liveable, Loveable or Sellable

A homeowner engages in a remodeling project for three reasons: to make their house more liveable , loveable or sellable. One of the most popular ways of achieving each of those objectives is to renovate the master bath…one of the two big-ticket rooms (the other being the kitchen) that can quickly add beauty, style and function to a home and make owners either “love where they live” or “love getting top dollar” whenever they sell.

Once the decision is made to remodel the bathroom, the question becomes one of what to do to maximize the money invested. Award-winning Tulsa remodeler Ed Kaplan of The Buckingham Group provides answers in his “5 Leading Bathroom Remodeling Trends”. Kaplan shares his insights below in an abbreviated form. The complete presentations, including photos, can be found at www.bgtulsa.com.

5 Leading Bathroom Remodeling Trends

1. Conservation. Homeowners today have increased energy efficiency options awareness in their bathrooms. A low flow toilet, a water-and-air mix showerhead, and LED light fixtures help families reduce their carbon footprint. In the world.

2. Technology Applications. The choices for a wired bathroom are skyrocketing, including docks and speakers, heated towel racks, electrically heated

floors, no-touch water faucets and programmable showers.

3. Clean Lines, Natural Tones. A renewed appreciation of nature is being introduced into bathroom design including earth tones and accent colors backed by neutral colors. Materials found in nature are being embraced because of the soothing affect associated with materials found in nature.

4. Future Profiling. When redesigning bathrooms, savvy homeowners look ahead to their golden years and changing needs in terms of ease and safety. Key considerations are the future needs of the homeowner.

5. Luxury Features. A trend toward creating a spalike environment, options take luxury and relaxation to a new level. Options include stimulating air and relaxing soaker tubs, chromo therapy lighting, expanded showers with multiple shower heads, music and programmable features.

The Buckingham Group’s web site features multiple blogs and eBooks written by Ed Kaplan. The timely information includes these topics: • How To Get More For Your Remodeling Investment • How To Select A Remodeling Contractor • How To Plan A Kitchen Remodel; How To Plan A Bathroom Remodel

• Remodel Or Move: How To Answer The Questions • 10 Tips For Designing The Ultimate Tulsa Outdoor Kitchen • 10 Must-Haves for Aging-In-Place Ed Kaplan founded The Buckingham Group in 1981 with a vision to create a design company. Within a year, he changed his business model from design to design-build and became one of the pioneer remodeling contractors in Tulsa to embrace the concept of one source responsibility, providing client support from design through project completion. Today, The Buckingham Group offers outstanding craftsmanship, creative architectural services and project management for home remodeling in Tulsa and the surrounding area.

The company specializes in projects that emphasize comfort, function and style on a highly personalized level. Kaplan is a past recipient of the National Remodeler of the Month Award from the National Association of Home Builders, and past chairman of the City of Tulsa’s Historic Preservation Commission.

THE BUCKINGHA M GROUP 4727 South Memorial Drive 918-624-2666 • bgtulsa.com

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hen you start remodeling your most expensive asset — your home — do yourself a favor and pre-plan as much possible. The following are some steps to streamline the process.

Research.

Remodeling can require more money or time than one might think. Doing some research and asking the right questions will ensure your expectations are realistic.

Your local Realtors association and sites like zillow.com can give you an idea of what your home is worth, and the average value of homes in your neighborhood. If you are doing your dream project and plan on staying in your home for an extended period of time, then the overall cost is softened by the comfort and use you will get over the years you enjoy the remodel.

If you are doing the project for resale, you would be wise to try and make your project cost align with your neighborhood values, unless your project could sell the home even if it is the most expensive home on the block.

Next, does your family (including your pet) cope well with a disruption of daily life? If there is a lack of vision for the final outcome, there will be less tolerance for the intrusion of daily visitors that come with remodeling. Once you are into the project, amid the dust and disorder, remind yourself that “this too shall pass.”

Gather ideas, but be flexible.

Create files of magazine pictures or online ideas showing styles and looks you like. This gives the contractor a guideline for your vision. However, be flexible, because variables might not allow your project to look exactly like that magazine article.

Interview contractors.

Here is where the Home Builders Association comes in handy. All HBA members are required to maintain Workers’ Comp and General Liability insurances on their employees and subcontractors. Many of the contractors you find on websites or from newspapers have no insurance. In the event of an accident, you are ultimately responsible for the cost of damage to the structure or to someone’s welfare if the contractor does not carry these. Ask for current proof of coverage before signing a contract.

Spend time discussing the project, but listen to the contractor’s comments and attitude. If something does not sit right with you after visiting with them a few times, consider someone else. Some personalities do not mix well, and the last thing you

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need is additional tension during a project that can be somewhat stressful.

Trust is paramount. Ask for references of homeowners with similar projects and call them.

Communicate.

Once you’ve chosen a contractor, don’t hesitate to ask for a timeline. At minimum, ask for the upcoming week’s schedule, what should be accomplished and whether there is anything you should know about. There will always be surprises, but with open communication those surprises can be taken in stride without derailing the project.

The more detail you’ve given the contractor in the beginning, the more it will help them be prepared for the possibility of schedule busters. I suggest a project notebook in which the homeowner can write any comments or questions. Leave this in a prominent spot in the work area so the crew can address any situation that needs attention before they start their day.

There will still be plenty of questions as the project progresses, but if they are addressed as they come up, they won’t become overwhelming.

A well-planned project requires a lot of decisions that must be made before and during its course. Take each day separately and as an adventure. Once your project is finished, you will wonder why you waited so long.

Ken Saltink Owner, All American Remodel LLC President, 2018 Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa Remodelers Council

Hardwood Flooring Is Timeless, Elegant Hardwood floors remain one of the most desirable home traits among house hunters. Real estate agents find it much easier to sell a home with hardwood flooring than with carpeting, and home buyers are usually willing to spend more money on a home with wood floors.

Architectural styles have changed a lot over the past decades and centuries, but one thing holds true: hardwood floors look good in all of them. Hardwood flooring carries a broad appeal with almost every aesthetic, every personality type and every age bracket. All this to say—wood flooring never goes out of style. It’s timeless, it’s elegant, and it improves your home’s value.

Renaissance Hardwood Floors specializes in custom designs which are hand-crafted using the highest quality woods. We’re a family company with a long-standing community relationship in the Tulsa region. This year, owners Tom and Charla Nicklas and the Renaissance team are celebrating more than 35 years of fine craftsmanship and quality service.

For a gallery of our work, please visit us at renhardwood.com or call 918-298-4477.

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Stone countertops create a new look, feel and function in a kitchen, and are a smart investment for homeowners when it’s time to sell.

Stone Countertops Reflect Home’s Unique Style, Flair And, Elevate A Kitchen’s Look and Functionality For Less Money

Whether on countertops, floors, or walls, stone takes up a large surface area and sets the tone and feel of a design. Choosing the right stone requires a certain expertise, which can be found at Eurocraft.

Johann Skaftason, Eurocraft’s owner, believes, “When used throughout a space—such as carrying stone countertops into a kitchen backsplash—stone creates a much-sought-after clean and timeless look without sacrificing personality. Stone creates a statement and can breath new life into a home. In updating their home, many spend tens of thousands of dollars on cabinets and appliances, but in truth, stone can elevate and add functionality to a space without the price tag and dusty headache of a more major renovation.”

While stone has many versatile applications, Hjorny Skaftason, Johann’s daughter and Eurocraft’s Operations Manager, offers these tips to homeowners in the areas of countertop style, function, and value: 8

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· Stone countertops serve as a reflection of your own style and flair. No two slabs are alike, guaranteeing you will have a space that is uniquely you. · Falling in love with a particular slab of stone is falling in love with a showpiece. Thus in designing a space, it’s best to choose your stone countertops early because cabinetry and color scheme must compliment the look of the stone. · The marble in Greek and Roman temples is ancient, but never outdated. For timeless beauty, opt for classic marble or exotic quartzite. · For a more rustic look, soapstone and limestone are ideal candidates, with soapstone developing a rich patina over time. If you’ve fallen for a bold granite or marble, a leathered or honed finish can soften the look of the stone and offer the same rustic appeal. · A modern space often calls for simpler, consistent patterns, making quartz or engineered stone prod-

ucts a good option. Products like Caesarstone and Dekton are sleek and high tech. · Granite offers some of the greatest variety and can combine the elegant movement of marble with a modern consistency and scale of pattern.

FUNCTION

· Not all countertops are made equal. Replacing countertops with stone gives you superior performance and equips your kitchen with surfaces that are better suited to your needs and daily routine. · Stone countertops are easy to clean and maintain. While it is difficult to remove scratches from stone with household products, the real challenge is scratching stone in the first place. Most stone is scratch-resistant and provides an easy-to-clean workspace for hot pots and messy activities. · If your heart is set on marble, but you don’t want the upkeep, get your dream marble look with an engineered quartz or natural and durable quartzite.

Hjorny Skaftason and father Johann Skaftason in Eurocraft’s new Tulsa showroom at 2626 E. 15th Street.

A display of stone slabs.

The exterior of the new showroom.

· The temperature fluctuations of the outdoors require an especially durable stone, such as granite.

Many engineered stones, such as Dekton, are specially designed to withstand the elements while elevating your outdoor space.

VALUE

· Not all remodeling efforts are created equal. Kitchens are the center of the modern home and potential buyers look here first. In short, updated kitchens and baths sell homes. · Home values are on the rise, which makes now a great time to invest in your house by making key upgrades. · Even small upgrades—such as updating the countertop in a bathroom—can provide nearly 100% return on investment. · Although secure after installation, stone countertops can be temporarily removed to remodel cabinets or relocated entirely to take on new purpose.

A granite center island in the kitchen can be moved and refitted to create the centerpiece of an outdoor sitting area. Stone countertops can travel with you to a new home. Some natural stones can even survive fires, and customers in the past have been able to bring back their countertops after rebuilding their kitchen. · In addition to elevating and making a space more functional, stone countertops are simply a good investment for homeowners.

Eurocraft is a family owned and operated business that today specializes in high-quality stone fabrication and installation. Johann, who founded Eurocraft in 1976 with his wife, Anna, is a native of Iceland and a mason by trade. His daughter, Hjorny, has a

Masters in psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist, but felt called to carry on the family business: “My parents have worked too hard building this company for it to disappear in one generation, and out of my siblings, I was best suited to follow in my father’s footsteps.”

Reflecting on what her family’s business offers, Hjorny says, “We are known for our quality and craftsmanship. My father takes on challenges and finds solutions where many other companies in our industry cannot. Furthermore, we’ve worked hard to build relationships that enable us to offer one of the largest and finest selections of natural and engineered stone in the area.” At their main location at 161st

and Highway 75, Eurocraft offers granite, marble, quartzite, and soapstone, in addition to engineered stones. To complete designs, Eurocraft offers sinks; porcelain, ceramic, and glass tile for floors and backsplashes; and high-tech porcelain pavers with impressive indoor and outdoor applications. Expert in-house fabrication and experienced on-site installation complete the design.

Hjorny and Johann invite customers to stop by both their showroom in Glenpool, as well as their new, more centrally located showroom at 2626 E. 15th Street in Tulsa. “The new showroom allows us to highlight nature’s artistry and show Tulsans some of our most exotic stone.”

EUROCR AFT GR A NITE & MARBLE 16052 S. Broadway, Glenpool • 918-322-5500 2626 E. 15th Street, Tulsa • 918-938-6914 eurocraftgranite.com

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Smart Investments Remodeling Projects That Pay You Back

Remodeling projects can make your home a noticeably better place to live — and if you decide to sell, certain projects will help you recoup some of your investment. So, which projects provide the best return?

Remodeling magazine’s 2017 Cost vs.

Value Report looks at 29 remodeling projects and compares out-of-pocket costs against how much real estate professionals predict the improvements will add to the potential selling price of a house sold within a year of finishing the project.

The projects in the report pay back an average of 64.3 cents on the dollar in resale value — the bulk of the cost, but not enough to call them outright money-makers that first year. Only one project recoups its entire cost and then some: having a professional seal and add loose-fill insulation to the attic, with a return of 108 percent.

Other top remodeling projects: • Curb-appeal projects are some of the smartest investments. For example, replacing the front door with a new steel door returns 91 percent of the cost. Replacing vinyl siding with manufactured stone veneer on the bottom-third of the street-facing façade returns 89 percent.

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with homeowners across the country.

The report includes a bathroom update to make it safer and easier to navigate.

It widens the doorway for wheelchair accessibility, installs a zero-threshold shower with fold-down seat, puts in a comfort-height toilet, reinforces walls to support grab bars and installs a sink with space for a person to sit at it. If the home is then sold within a year, real estate professionals predict an average payback of 68 percent.

Ultimately, the bottom line for any remodeling project is to consider how it will enhance your home’s value, not just in immediate resale price, but also in making your home a more comfortable, livable space.

If homeowners stay instead of sell, the return can be even greater. Saving the cost of a move and the price of a properly equipped replacement house only adds to the value of the project. To remain in a familiar home and neighborhood can be immeasurable.

To learn more about remodeling projects that prove their value, or to find a remodeler in the greater Tulsa area, contact the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa at tulsahba.com Editor’s note: Story courtesy Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa.

Creating One-Of-A-Kind Looks Requires Quality Products, Service

Imagine, planning your dream vacation.

Where will this take you? A tour of a French Chateau? A tropical getaway in the Mexico sun? Maybe a week of skiing while staying in a Swiss Chalet?

Exploring your favorite places is just one way to start your journey of discovering your personal style.

Incorporating style, culture, travel and design is what we do with flooring in Tulsa and surrounding areas.

Floorhaus Design Center takes pride in delighting their clients and delivering a final project unlike any other. Customizing timeless trends, creating one of a kind looks, all while supplying quality products.

Our flooring jobs do not simply end with products. Setting themselves apart, the Floorhaus team can assist with design, selection, and installation, delivering the complete look for any residential or commercial space. As a locally owned and operating flooring company in Tulsa Metro area for over 35 years, Floorhaus takes pride in restoring and remodeling historic Tulsa properties. The hands on customer service is unparalleled and attention to detail is by design.

Whether you are working on a smaller space or a large property, Floorhaus Design Center shines when it comes to any size of project. Looking to changing up the tile on your backsplash? Maybe you want a full home remodel? Or perhaps you own commercial space and need assistance with the renovation of Tulsa’s historic downtown landmark. When it comes to remodeling, design inspiration is everyFLOORHAUS where. Floorhaus Design Center is ready to DESIGN CENTER help make your dream 12105 S. Memorial, Bixby a reality!

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Outdoor Oasis

Turn Your Backyard into Great Living Space.

There might be a great living space just outside your door. Here are a few ways to make your back (or front) yard a seamless extension of your home for entertaining and enjoyment.

Outdoor living It’s becoming more common to see cushioned chairs, benches and tables arranged on a separated patio or adjoining the home, often under an awning or roof but still very much in the open air of the backyard.

Start on the right foot with a properly installed and graded patio of stone or concrete. Some go further and create an outdoor kitchen complete with a grill, sink, refrigerator, countertop and storage space, often built right into a patio’s stonework. Be sure to buy furniture, rugs and accessories that are designed for outdoor or outdoor/indoor use.

Fire pits and fireplaces Another more recent trend is having a skilled professional install a freestanding brick or stone fireplace near a seating or entertaining area in your backyard. It can create a sense of privacy while still allowing you to enjoy nature, as well as provide a welcome ambiance. Likewise, fire pits can be permanently installed to provide a safe, appealing glow for your outdoor gathering.

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Patios and walkways

Pergolas and lighting

Is your backyard patio a square or rectangular slab of concrete? Think outside the box, as the saying goes, and expand or replace that drab slab with a rounded or flowing contoured patio. There are many options to choose from, and even the least expensive materials like concrete have come a long way with varied textures, visual appeal and durability.

Add a meandering walkway through a garden space and beyond to draw your backyard, landscaping and patio area together into an inviting, cohesive living space.

Break up, instead of block out, the daylight sun with wooden structures like pergolas to bring some welcome shade without creating a barrier between you and the outdoors. At night, these structures can feature lighting elements designed specifically for outdoor use to add a subtle but helpful glow in the evening. Lighting also can be put to great use along your patio and walkways, providing safety and appeal.

Stone gardens Rocks might be an unwelcome site when you are installing fence posts or planting, but don’t toss them away just yet. Stones can add color and texture to a garden, and larger rocks can create their own unique focal point. Add new dimension to your backyard with stones large or small. Think of it this way: You’ll never have to water them.

Installing elements like these into your home’s outdoor space is a great way to enjoy your home more. Don’t be shy about contacting your local Home Builders Association to find contractors with the necessary expertise to help you with your project.

When it comes to permanent and more costly fi xtures such as fireplaces, patios, walkways and outdoor kitchens, they will work better, be safer and last longer when properly installed.

Editor’s note: Story courtesy Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa.

Tornado Forces Us To Engage In Our Own Remodeling Project At Ferguson, we can relate first hand with the remodeling process.

On August 6, 2017 a tornado in Tulsa, completely destroyed our facility off 41st and Sheridan. Fortunately, no lives were lost and we quickly relocated to our showroom located at 6311 S. Garnett Road.

Now this facility is currently undergoing a remodel of its own.

In the coming months, we will transform Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery and Andrews Lighting, our 12,000-sq. ft. space, into Oklahoma’s largest showroom featuring plumbing, lighting and appliances. Customers can enjoy shopping conveniently under one roof.

Remodeling can be overwhelming and time consuming. Time is money when it comes to trying to optimize your construction deadline.

This remodel of our Garnett facility will offer our customers more visually. In addition to a larger selection of plumbing, lighting and appliances, our facility will offer hands on shopping with our newest products.

If you visit us today you can expect to see hundreds of light fixtures including ceiling fans, chandeliers and pendants. Over a dozen different plumbing brands, and appliances from manufacturers such as Subzero, Wolf, Jennair and Whirlpool. In addition, we have access to thousands of additional products which you can view online at www.fergusonshowrooms.com.

With ever changing trends and technology, you’ll find experienced and knowledgeable associates who are up to date and can guide you while working on your home. World class customer service, is our primary goal. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery is excited about our remodeling journey, and we hope you will choose to have us be a part of yours.

FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY A NDREWS LIGHTING 6311 S. Garnett Road, Broken Arrow 918-663-0004 • ferguson.com

Your home is a reflection of you. Ferguson’s product experts are here to listen to every detail of your vision, and we’ll work alongside you and your designer, builder or remodeler to bring it to life. Our product experts will help you find the perfect products from the finest bath, kitchen and lighting brands in the world. Request an appointment with your own personal Ferguson product expert and let us discover the possibilities for your next product.

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Even simple remodels can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. With that type of investment on the line, it’s important to find a contractor you can trust.

Here are five tips to ensure you make the right decisions when you find, evaluate and hire a remodeler.

1. Always go with a pro.

The best place to start is the Directory of Professional Remodelers at nahb.org/remodelerdirectory, or contact the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa. A professional remodeler will uphold the highest professional and ethical standards in the industry.

These sources also can help you find a remodeler who specializes in a specific type of remodeling if you need it, such as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) to help modify your home to better suit you as you age, or a Certified Green Professional (CGP) to make your home more energy-efficient.

2. Do your research.

Look at the prospective remodeler’s company website and social media accounts to see photos of their work. Visit review sites like homeadvisor.com, houzz.com, angieslist.com, etc., to see more pictures and to read reviews of remodeling companies.

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Tips for Hiring a Remodeler

Take the good with the bad when reading online reviews and focus on the descriptions of experiences and qualities that are most important to you as a customer. Ask for referrals from friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and others who have had remodeling work done on comparable homes under similar schedules.

3. Create your short list.

Once you have a list of potential home remodelers for your project, do a little more background research to verify that they are appropriately licensed and have a good business track record.

Look them up with your local or state office of consumer protection. Verify that the remodeler has the appropriate licenses and registrations.

4. Start taking notes.

When you begin meeting with remodelers, you want to find out information such as: • How long they have been in business in your community? Can they provide references from customers and suppliers they work with?

• Do they carry insurance that protects you from claims arising from property damage or job site injuries? Ask for a copy of the insurance certificates.

• What is their working knowledge of the many types and ages of homes in the area, and what sort of issues could arise?

• Do they arrange for the building permit? (The person who obtains the permit is the contractor of record and therefore liable for the work.)

• Do they provide a written estimate before beginning the work, and a detailed contract that spells out the work that will and will not be performed, protects both of you, provides a fair payment schedule contract and complies with local, state and federal laws?

5. Trust your instincts.

Make sure you are compatible with the contractor you select. Beginning your project with mutual expectations will go a long way toward a smooth remodel. You’ll spend a lot of time with your remodeler so it’s important to have a good rapport and trust in him or her.

For more detailed checklists for finding, evaluating and working with a remodeler, as well as other information about remodeling your home, go to nahb.org/remodeling.

Editor’s note: Story courtesy Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa.

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Remodelers Council Membership Directory A and R Mechanical Jim Richardson 918-250-6500 11244 E. 55th Place Tulsa, OK 74146 office@aandrmechanical.com

Arcadia Printing Rick Ellis 918-622-1875 14956 S. Grant St. Bixby, OK 74008 rick@arcadiaprinting.com

Bomanite of Tulsa Inc. Charles Foster 918-744-6272 P.O. Box 471189 Tulsa, OK 74147 admin@bomaniteoftulsa.com

Custom Technologies Plus Joe McArter 918-251-6303 2421 N. Aspen Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 joe@customtechplus.com

A Best Roofing Sam Avila 918-587-1426 P.O. Box 1259 Tulsa, OK 74101-1259 samuelavila@abestroofing.com

Arvest Bank Zelda Garrison 918-631-1435 502 S. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 zgarrison@arvest.com

Boral Bricks Joe Eischen 918-258-7533 225 N. Aspen Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012

A Best Roofing Jarod Lane 918-587-1426 P.O. Box 1259 Tulsa, OK 74101-1259 jarodlane@abestroofing.com

B and W Designer Tile Wayne McInturf 918-260-3523 213 S. 184th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74108 bandwtile@gmail.com

Custom Technologies Plus Electric Brian Kirk 918-251-6303 2421 N. Aspen Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 brian@customtechplus.com

Action Roofing and Sheet Metal Marvin David 918-258-3595 1117 E. Louisville St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 mdavidhunts62@yahoo.com

Barbee’s Heating and Air LLC Randy Barbee 918-341-4983 P.O. Box 370 Foyil, OK 74031 barbee4usa@gmail.com

Acts of Service Plumbing Ricky Hudson 918-891-1737 7920 S. 85th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74133 actsofserviceplumbing@gmail.com

Barron and McClary General Contractors Inc. Kurt Barron 918-749-7904 1424 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 office@barronandmcclary.us

Air Doctor Duct Cleaning Jason Stiles 918-628-1800 10344 E. 58th St., Suite B Tulsa, OK 74146 airdoctorjason@gmail.com All American Building Products Kirk Van Vleet 918-249-0515 11915 E. 51st St., Suite 25 Tulsa, OK 74146 kvanvleet@aabpinc.com All American Remodel LLC Ken Saltink 918-663-1549 7627 S. Quebec Ave. Tulsa, OK 74136 allamericanremodel@yahoo.com Andrews Lighting Gallery Inc. Scott Kordis 918-663-0004 6311 S. Garnett Road Broken Arrow, OK 74012 scott@andrewslighting.com 16

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Bgreen Homes Bobby Green 918-488-1463 924 S. Joshua Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 bobby@bgreenhomes.com B Haulin’ Dylan Nall 918-619-2971 P.O. Box 9563 Tulsa, OK 74157 dylan.nall@webtrees.com B. Judd Construction Bruce Judd 918-342-5833 P.O. Box 2183 Claremore, OK 74018 bjuddconst@sbcglobal.net Billings Construction Group Inc. Chris Billings 918-600-9565 13161 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A107 Bixby, OK 74008 chris@billingsconstructiongroup.com

Brad’s Seamless Guttering Brad Coston 918-665-7246 9727 E. 46th Place Tulsa, OK 74146 bradcostonwk@sbcglobal.net Brian D. Wiggs Homes Inc. Brian Wiggs 918-518-5678 P.O. Box 280 Jenks, OK 74037 brian@briandwiggs.com Burnett Windows and Siding Scott Burnett 918-286-7600 11202 E. 61st St. Tulsa, OK 74133 scottb@burnettinc.com CertaPro Painters Tom Barbour 918-712-8188 5103 S. Sheridan Road, Suite 334 Tulsa, OK 74145 tbarbour@certapro.com Classe’ Homes David Blackburn 918-231-7170 6528 E. 101st St., Suite D-1 Tulsa, OK 74133 david@classehomes.com Closets of Tulsa Jane Day 918-625-2463 725 W. Freeport St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 jane@closetsoftulsa.com CounterTop Solutions Greg Strange 918-259-1076 3705 N. Oak Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 greg@countertopsolutionsinc.com

D.E.S. Patricia Addis 918-289-2371 3336 E. 32nd Place Tulsa, OK 74136 paddis@des3s.com Deckit Inc. Rick Vaughan 918-809-3456 509-A W. Walnut Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74013 deckitba@gmail.com Delineations Inc. Carl Gibson 918-364-9207 8211 E. Regal Place, Suite 106 Tulsa, OK 74133 carl@delineations.com Drywall Repair Specialists Inc. Chad Potter 918-437-9255 1611 S. Utica Ave., Suite 264 Tulsa, OK 74104 chadapotter@yahoo.com Elite Cabinets Brandon Massey 918-794-0757 11320 E. 20th St. Tulsa, OK 74128 brandon@elitecabinetstulsa.com Emmons Construction LLC Matthew Emmons 918-938-7378 6541 E. 40th St., Suite A Tulsa, OK 74145 matt@buildwithemmons.com Engineered Concrete Systems Bill Holcombe 918-940-8684 7541 S. Mingo Road, Suite 6213 Tulsa, OK 74146 billholcombe35@gmail.com

EuroCraft Inc. Johann Skaftason 918-322-5500 16052 Broadway St. Glenpool, OK 74033 skjohann@aol.com

Hahn Appliance Warehouse Tim Orchard 918-622-6262 6710 S. 105th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74133 timorchard@hahnappliance.com

Joie de Vie Interiors Dixie Moseley 918-298-4581 4224 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 dixie.jdv.interiors@gmail.com

Midwest Marble Co. Carle McMahon 918-587-8193 510 S. Quincy Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 carle@midwestmarble.com

Extreme Clean LLC Jeremy Bevins 918-402-3433 2905 W. Boston St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 extremecleantulsa@yahoo.com

Hammer Stars Inc. Josh Zajac 918-928-7205 4530 S. Kingston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 hammerstars@hammerstars.com

Jubilee Construction Services Inc. Jim Kelley 918-814-7145 P. O. Box 2653 Broken Arrow, OK 74012 jim@jcstulsa.com

Miele USA Jedediah Karban 800-843-7231 170 Spunky Creek Drive Catoosa, OK 74015 jedediah.karban@mieleusa.com

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Susie Rose 918-628-1500 6311 S. Garnett Road Broken Arrow, OK 74012 susan.rose@ferguson.com

Hawkins Bros. Construction Ed Hawkins 918-836-1321 8117 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74112 inquiries@hawkinsbros.com

Junk King Victor Seidler 918-240-5347 2751 E. Apache St. Tulsa, OK 74110 victor.seidler@junk-king.com

Millers Superior Electric Matt Miller 918-933-4006 8 S. 109th E. Place Tulsa, OK 74128 robin@millerssuperiorelectric.com

Fredrick Construction Co. Richard Fredrick 918-625-5459 16638 E. 109th St. N. Owasso, OK 74055 fredrickremodels@att.net

Heatwave Supply Inc. Nanett Guillory 918-838-9841 6529 E. 14th St. Tulsa, OK 74135 nanett@heatwavesupply.com

Kelsey Co. Howard Kelsey 918-286-1303 8022 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 204 Tulsa, OK 74133 N7859W@aol.com

Mosquito Defense Systems Darryl Hoover 918-298-2844 P.O. Box 700628 Tulsa, OK 74170 darryl@mosquitodefense.net

Garage Innovations Inc. Jason Johnson 918-872-7990 8323 S. Memorial Drive Tulsa, OK 74133 jason@garageinnovation.com

Heatwave Supply Inc. Roland Rice 918-838-9841 6529 E. 14th St. Tulsa, OK 74135 showroom@heatwavesupply.com

M & M Lumber Co. Scott Shultz 918-627-1926 4711 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74146 scott@mmlumberco.com

Murphy Wallbed USA Sergio Zagorodny 918-836-5833 1835 N. 105th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74116 murphywallbedusa@gmail.com

Garbe Industries Mary Schulze 918-627-0284 4137 S. 72nd E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74145 mschulze@garbes.com

Home Innovations LLC Chad McCutchen 918-282-9213 621 E. Lakeview Drive Sapulpa, OK 74066 chad@homeinnovationsok.com

Marvin Krueger CPA, CMA Marvin Krueger 918-250-7610 10707 E. 76th St. S. Tulsa, OK 74133 marvronek@aol.com

Natural Stone Interiors LLC Edward Swanson 918-851-3451 611 W. Breckenridge Ave. Bixby, OK 74008 eswanson@naturalstoneinteriors.net

Grant Homes Remodel and Restoration Peter Grant 918-744-8487 2845 S. Florence Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 peter@granthomestulsa.com

Hot Shot Electric LLC John Brown 918-251-4491 9211 S. 241st E. Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74014 hse@windstream.net

McCallum and Sons Drywall and Construction Mike McCallum 918-512-8100 608 E. Line Ave. Sapulpa, OK 74066 drywall918@gmail.com

New York Life Michael Kamp 918-581-8826 2636 W. Dallas St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 mkamp@ft.nyl.com

Green Phoenix Roofing and Remodeling LLC Craig Poindexter 918-780-8098 13330 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 15 Bixby, OK 74008 craig@greenphoenixok.com

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HUB International Mid-America Mark Priess 918-712-5274 6100 S. Yale Ave., Suite 1900 Tulsa, OK 74136 mark.priess@hubinternational.com Independent Material Co. Inc. Jennifer Kudirka 918-582-0196 34 N. Owasso Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 jennifer@independentmaterial.com

Metro Appliances and More Kevin Dycus 918-622-7692 5313 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74146 k.dycus@metroappliancesandmore.com Metro Appliances and More Ann Howell 918-622-7692 5313 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74146 a.howell@metroappliancesandmore.com

NuReDo Media Frank Sawyer 918-742-4298 5147 S. Harvard Ave., Suite 238 Tulsa, OK 74135 frank@nuredo.com One Point Repair Brian Stevens 918-480-1000 7107 S. Yale Ave., Suite 409 Tulsa, OK 74136 repair@onepointrepair.com REMODEL Tulsa FALL 2018

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Remodelers Council Membership Directory Overhead Door Co. Robert Hines 918-838-9901 34 N. Lakewood Ave. Tulsa, OK 74115 roberthines@overheaddoortulsa.com Palmer Custom Homes Inc. Mark Palmer 918-645-0821 25550 E. 166th St. S. Coweta, OK 74429 mark@palmercustomhomes.com Permastone Inc. Donna Alford 918-322-6036 700 W. 158th St. Glenpool, OK 74033 donna21@sbcglobal.net Powers Design and Build LLC Bill Powers 918-645-6509 8810 S. Yale Ave., Suite D Tulsa, OK 74137 powersdesignandbuild@gmail.com Re-Bath of Tulsa Glenn Simms 918-488-0600 6570 E. 41st St. Tulsa, OK 74145 info@rebathoftulsa.com Remarkable Painting Les Brooker 918-406-4140 6017 N. 40th W. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74126 remarkableremodelandpaint@gmail.com Renovations by Fred Fred Pruett 918-298-1551 11330 S. 26th W. Ave. Jenks, OK 74037 rbf1551@att.net Renovations By Helms Inc. Barry Helms 918-369-5545 17 E. Dawes Ave. Bixby, OK 74008 rbhbarry@olp.net Residential Window Service Glass and Mirror Co. AJ Hulsey 918-259-0159 704 N. Walnut Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 aj@residentialwindowservice.com 18

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Residential Window Service Glass and Mirror Co. Steve Hulsey 918-259-0159 704 N. Walnut Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 steve@residentialwindowservice.com Robinson Glass Clark Robinson 918-664-7904 7240 E. 46th St. Tulsa, OK 74145 clark@robinsonglass.com Rosser Midwest Stone Toni Rosser 918-663-3131 10324 E. 50th St. Tulsa, OK 74146 trosser20@gmail.com Scelta Windows Sandy Minardi 918-855-6546 8808 S. Peoria Ave., Suite D Tulsa, OK 74132 info@sceltawindows.com Shelton Redi-Mix Inc. Ron Sheeley 918-224-6150 9901 Frankoma Road Sapulpa, OK 74066 ron@sheltonredimix.com Spectrum Paint Company Gentry Stafford 918-398-2188 15247 E. Skelly Drive Tulsa, OK 74116 info@spectrumpaint.com Sullivan’s Custom Cabinetry Adam Harley 918-445-9191 5235 S. 43rd W. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107 aharley@sullivanscabinets.com The Buckingham Group Inc. Edward Kaplan 918-624-2666 4727 S. Memorial Drive Tulsa, OK 74145 kaplan-bgi@tulsacoxmail.com The Eden Companies LLC Jim Rardin 918-549-8347 10215 E. 47th Place Tulsa, OK 74146 jim.rardin@edenwindow.com

The Sonrise Cos. Mike Fournier 918-357-7777 P.O. Box 141007 Broken Arrow, OK 74014 mike@sonriseconstruction.com

W Design LLC Weldon Bowman 918-794-6616 815 E. Third St., Suite C Tulsa, OK 74120 weldon@wdesignsite.com

The Womble Co. Justin Fleenor 918-828-3667 4340 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74145 justinf@womblecompany.com

We B Trees Tim Nall 918-446-3473 P.O. Box 9563 Tulsa, OK 74157 tim@webtrees.com

The Womble Co. Scott Maddy 918-828-3667 4340 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74145 scottm@womblecompany.com

Weslock Lantz Day 918-294-8179 x204 10203-A E. 61st St. Tulsa, OK 74133 lday@weslock.com

TRUCO Development Chris Truitt 918-606-2713 14083 S. State Highway 51, Suite 193 Coweta, OK 74429 christruitt@trucodevelopment.com

Wood Guys LLC Misty Wright 918-254-7343 11414 E. 51st St. S., Suite D-1 Tulsa, OK 74146 misty@woodguys.com

TRUCO Development Caitie-Beth Truitt 918-261-0247 1303 S. Marion Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 cbtruitt@trucodevelopment.com

Wood Guys LLC Chip Excell 918-636-2465 11414 E. 51st St. S., Ste. D1 Tulsa, OK 74146 chip@woodguys.com

Tulsa Area Screen Co. Heidi Roy 918-249-1756 4405 W. Kent Circle Broken Arrow, OK 74012 tulsaareascreen@cox.net

Wood Rot Repair Specialists Cassie Cornett 918-794-2613 1424 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 info@barronandmcclary.us

Tulsa Fireplace Supply Bud Farris 918-250-0800 9251 S. Garnett Road Broken Arrow, OK 74012 jill@tulsafireplace.com Tulsa Foam Insulation Jeanne Owen 918-430-3800 1847 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74104 jeanne@westcousa.com VanCrete Inc. Jerry Van Cleave 918-551-7405 8831 S. 73rd E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74133 info@vancrete.com

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Saturday, Sept. 15: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Eight stunning Tulsa-area homes will be open to the public, showcasing a variety of remodeling projects from the area’s finest remodelers, including outdoor living spaces, master suites and whole-home renovations.

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ADMISSION: $10, PAID AT DOOR OF ANY TOUR HOME Children 12 and under free with paid adult.

Ticket allows access to all homes on Showcase. Home access will vary by project.

Featured homeowners will be recognized at the 2018 Evening of Giving fundraiser at 6 p.m., Sept. 20.

The HBA Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with the Remodelers Council for the Home Remodeling Showcase and Evening of Giving events, which raise money for Revitalize T-Town and the Foundation.

We would like to thank our sponsors for making our mission possible.

For more information, visit tulsahba.com.

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History and Mission Revitalize T-Town is an affiliate of the nation’s largest volunteer organization, which preserves and revitalizes low-income homes and communities. In Tulsa, that means our low-income neighbors who are aging or living with a disability have help to refurbish and restore their homes to warmth and security. Since 1997, Revitalize T-Town volunteers have helped make repairs for over 1,500 homeowners.

The HBA Charitable Foundation has a broad focus and serves as a conduit for the Home Builders Association to support philanthropic activities. The mission is charitable endeavors on behalf of the residential construction industry by advancing education and housing related needs. All funds support a variety of causes in Tulsa and surrounding areas.

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Make your home feel new again…

On Sept. 15 and 16, the Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa presents the 2018 Home Remodeling Showcase, a showcase of Tulsa’s best remodeling projects.

The event will feature eight renovations of homes in the Tulsa area.

Remodeling activity is on the rise, and so are home values in Tulsa. As a result, many homeowners are opting to start renovation projects now to take advantage of competitive interest rates while staying at their current location. The Home Remodeling Showcase is a unique opportunity to explore a variety of options and companies.

During the Showcase, you can walk through some of the Tulsa metro’s finest newly remodeled homes and see the latest trends in design and construction. In addition, you can get advice and tips from some of the area’s top remodeling professionals, who will be available inside each home during event hours to answer questions.

Featured projects include outdoor living spaces, master suites, design projects and whole home renovations.

Thank you to all of the remodeling companies, homeowners, sponsors and committee members for making this event possible. For more information on remodeling in Tulsa, or to request a free Remodeling Directory, visit the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa website at tulsahba.com or call 918-663-5820.

Mike Fournier, founder and owner of the Sonrise Cos., was chosen as this year’s Spirit Award honoree in recognition of a commercial vignette build-out for Samsung, inside a new Metro Appliances and More store. Fournier utilized 18 Associate member companies on this one project and 98 Associate members for other projects throughout the year. The Samsung Smart Things Home Technology Center Hub was incorporated into the design of the project, which allowed special Smart Things lighting, appliances, HVAC and living room entertainment to all be centrally programmed and controlled via a tablet, and/or smartphone. In addition, a laundry room with sound, a television and a fireplace were included in the project.

Congratulations to 2017 Fournier’s commitment to the Home Builders Association HBA Spirit Award Winner is shown not only through his projects, but also through his Mike Fournier dedication and service to the Association. His recruitment The Sonrise Cos. efforts won him the 2016 awards for the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association Membership Drive (statewide) and OSHBA Membership Drive (large association), the 2016 Top Member Recruiter award for the HBA, Top Recruiter award for the HBA Remodelers Council as well as the 2016 Spike of the Year Award. He also received the May 2017 National Remodeler of the Month Award. He has served and chaired the 2017 Education Committee, served as secretary of the HBA Remodelers Council and currently serves on the HBA Board of Directors and the budget, finance and public relations committees. Additionally, he is the current chairman of the 2018 Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes and vice president/secretary of the Association.

With over 11,000 satisfied customers, “We Build Dreams!” is more than a tagline to Fournier. It represents a pinnacle that few remodelers achieve. Employed full time since age 14, Fournier has succeeded in three unrelated industries: restaurant; insurance and financial management; and residential construction. Across the board, Fournier’s customer service and marketing strategies are the principle reasons for his success. He possesses the unique skills, values and interests to reach the pinnacle of success in the remodeling industry, especially when those attributes improve his customers’ most valuable asset: their homes.

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VanCrete Decorative Concrete Making concrete unique for 17 years

When Tana Van Cleave spotted an ad in a magazine featuring a beautiful stained concrete floor, she had no idea she had just stumbled upon the new family business. After that initial inspiration and a little bit of research, her husband Jerry Van Cleave quickly added the fashionable service to his construction company’s offerings. Tana and the couple’s son, Grant, soon joined the company payroll.

Today, VanCrete Decorative Concrete specializes in creating beautiful functional concrete surfaces for homeowners.

“We take pride knowing that homeowners find pleasure in what we have created,” says Jerry, who worked in the construction business for years before officially starting the company in 2001.

VanCrete understands that every slab is different, so the staff knows how to tailor to the individual needs of a project. “We provide more environmentally friendly alternatives to most other decorative concrete,” says Jerry, who serves as co-founder and president of the company. “We offer a unique and exclusive product that is not cost-prohibitive.”

But what truly sets VanCrete apart is its customer service. “We work hard to

make sure we communicate with customers,” says Tana, who serves as secretary and treasurer of the company. “We seek to educate them on the process and their options, but also to listen intently to make sure we know what exactly they envision for their new surface.”

Jerry says that a change of flooring can dramatically alter the mood of a space, and that stained concrete is an easy but unique option for those looking to make major changes to their home or office. “Creating functional and beautiful interior and exterior concrete surfaces for homes and businesses provides a great reward for us,” he says.

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Project: Design-build remodel When the homeowners decided to leave their beloved midtown acreage for a fixer-upper, they knew their destination needed to have strong bones and beautiful amenities. Their new home was the perfect canvas for their personal design talents. With a long-standing relationship with Emmons Construction, the family once again trusted their contractor to bring their vision to life. The floors were freshened up using a bleaching technique while the entire house was repainted.

New built-ins were designed and made on site to bring new life to the upstairs playroom and office. Upstairs bathrooms received new showers and tile floors, and the kitchen/den area received new granite countertops. Finally, the fireplace received a facelift, fl anked by new windows.

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DIRECTIONS Major Intersection: East 41st Street and South Utica Avenue. From Utica, turn left on 41st. The home’s driveway is the second on the north side of 41st.

SUPPLIERS Air Solutions – Electrical Department, Drywall Repair Specialists, Midwest Marble, Santiago Painting, Thousand Wood Floors *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Emmons Construction was born from a desire to provide quality craftsmanship and undeniable customer service for small residential remodels to large commercial building projects. Matt Emmons and Josh Richards bring more than 25 years of combined experience to clients. As a general contractor, Emmons Construction provides unequaled customer service from the design and planning of projects through production to a complete project finished to the clients’ satisfaction.

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Emmons Construction 3219 S. Utica Ave., Bren Rose neighborhood Project: Design-build remodel After living in what the family considered their dream home for only one year, they realized their outdated and odd-shaped kitchen was actually a nightmare. Focused on transforming the space into a modern beauty, Emmons Construction relied on the expertise of revered Tulsa designer Sheri Mayer Williams to inspire a more functional and attractive space. Geometric patterns in black and white provide an interesting and dynamic background to a cobalt blue curio display case. Stainless-steel appliances and clean lines add a modern fl air to this historic setting.

KITCHEN WITH A MODERN FLAIR

DIRECTIONS Major Intersection: East 31st Street and South Utica Avenue. From 31st, head south on Utica. The home is located on the east side of the street.

SUPPLIERS Air Solutions – Electrical Department, Drywall Repair Specialists, M & M Lumber, Midwest Marble, ProSource, Santiago Painting, *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Emmons Construction was born from a desire to provide quality craftsmanship and undeniable customer service for small residential remodels to large commercial building projects. Matt Emmons and Josh Richards bring more than 25 years of combined experience to clients. As a general contractor, Emmons Construction provides unequaled customer service from the design and planning of projects through production to a complete project finished to the clients’ satisfaction.

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Project: Design-build remodel This stunning Forest Hills home suffered from too many past renovations that didn’t interrelate. Grant Homes made sense of it all by redesigning the floor plan and satisfying the family’s needs for space and privacy. The home now boasts an updated kitchen opened to an enlarged dining area and large den focusing on a contemporary fireplace. Guests now can mingle enjoying the home’s comfortable flow. A new office space also was added where the homeowner could escape to take care of unfinished business of the day. Bold colors and strategic lighting work together to make visiting this home an adventure.

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DIRECTIONS Major Intersection: East 31st Street and South Lewis Avenue. Go north on Lewis to 30th Street. Turn west on 30th Street and go two blocks.

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SUPPLIERS Drywall Repair Specialists, Garbe Industries, M & M Lumber, Millers Electric, Natural Stone Interiors, ProSource *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Grant Homes Remodel and Restoration is a Tulsa-based firm that has provided construction services in the midtown and surrounding areas for more than two decades. Quality craftsmanship and integrity have earned it a reputation as one of the city’s premier remodeling companies. Grant Homes specializes in the renovation and restoration of older, turn-of-the-century homes located in Tulsa’s historical neighborhoods, as well as custom renovations throughout greater Tulsa.

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DIRECTIONS Major Intersection: East 41st Street and South Memorial Drive. Go north on Memorial and turn east on 37th Street.

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SUPPLIERS CounterTop Solutions, Metro Appliances and More, ProSource, Re-Bath of Tulsa, Showplace Wood Products *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Re-Bath of Tulsa is a locally owned and operated family business specializing in hassle-free renovations. Owners and brothers Glenn and Curtis Simms have completed thousands of remodeling projects over the past few decades. They have offered quality products and expert service since 1993.

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Renovations by Helms Inc. 2834 E. 47th Place, Cardinal Crest neighborhood Project: Design-build remodel Every square inch counts in a home built in the 1950s. With that in mind, a bathroom and closet were expanded into an existing bedroom, and the master bedroom was moved to a third bedroom. A sliding barn door provides access to a new master bath, creating a spa-like modern master suite with spacious shower, double vanity and a slipper soaker tub. The outdoor space includes a new cabana/carport, a professionally designed courtyard and landscaping.

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DIRECTIONS Major Intersection: East 47th Street and South Harvard Avenue.

From Harvard, turn west on 47th Street. Turn south on Evanston Avenue. House is ahead on corner of 47th Place and Evanston Avenue

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Don Tracy Glass, Heatwave Supply, Kelley Design Landscape and Garden Services, Johnson Floor and Home Carpet One, M & M Lumber, Millers Superior Electric, Sherwin-Williams *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Renovations by Helms specializes in project design, universal design, whole-house remodeling, room additions, kitchens, baths, historical restoration, exterior remodeling, repair services and custom home building.

Helms is one of three Graduate Master Builders (GMB) in Oklahoma, a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) and Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS). Helms has been a National NAHB Remodeler of the Month (2016) and featured on HGTV. Helms has been a three-time Remodeler of the Year, named to TulsaPeople’s A-LIST and is the recipient of numerous awards.

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— Shawn Uzzel 2226 S. 92nd E. Ave. • 918-438-4442 CandSRoofing.com

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Our new roof work is guaranteed for a 5 full years from defects in workmanship or leaks. We work on all types of roofs, both residential and commercial, and no job is too big or too small…we do it all. We appreciate every opportunity to provide a roof repair or replacement estimate.”

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Barry Helms • 918-369-5545 renovationsbyhelms.com

“For over 25 years, we have been putting on all types of roofs in Oklahoma. We are known as a reliable and reputable familyrun business committed to providing the highest quality products and services resulting in satisfied customers, suppliers and employees.

RENOVATIONS BY HELMS

Empire Fence Founder and President Bob Richison with grandson Nathan Nelson who is Vice President and General Manager.

Solid As A Post, Since 1955 “We attribute our 63 years in business to doing business the old-fashioned way: offering customers quality products and excellent service at a good price. Come see us for all types of fencing from wood to chain link to ranch rail. We appreciate every opportunity to shine.”

—Nathan Nelson

The Sonrise Cos. 1389 E. 27th St., Philbrook neighborhood 22 N Garnett Rd | 918-437-1671 | empirefence.net

Project: Design-build outdoor remodel These homeowners were one of Sonrise’s first customers in 2000, and have hired the company multiple times over the past 18 years.

This outdoor living project is the pinnacle achievement of the company’s relationship with this family. Built onto the back of their home, it is a showcase of craftmanship, quality, space utilization and year-round enjoyment.

The area includes: concrete patio with drainage system, outdoor kitchen featuring Blaze appliances, granite counters, seating for six, a custom-mortared outdoor fireplace with hand-chopped stone, custom-stained cedar wood work with tongue-and-groove hemlock ceiling deck, matching stucco stem wall, siding, guttering, custom lighting and pre-wiring for sound and TV.

OUTDOOR DREAM

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DIRECTIONS Major Intersection: East 31st Street and South Peoria Avenue. On Peoria, turn east on 27th Street.

Everything you need for your next job in one trade-only showroom

Dun-Rite Roofing, Hammer Stars, Hardscape Materials, Hot Shot Electric, Joy Marble and Tile, Kelly-Moore Paints, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Metro Appliances and More, Mill Creek Lumber, Moody Metal Fab, Newave Technology, the Sonrise Cos. *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

• Guaranteed low wholesale prices • 40,000 inspiring product choices • Dedicated account management • Virtually endless member benefits

ProSource of Pittsburgh Contact Tom Norris 724-714-3594 Everything you need17for your Leonberg Road next tnorris@prosourcepgh.com

job in Cranberry Township, PA 16066 one trade-only showroom www.prosourcewholesale.com/pittsburgh

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101 Southpointe Drive Bridgeville, PA 15017 www.prosourcewholesale.com/bridgeville

Mike Fournier, CPB, CAPS, owns the Sonrise Cos.: sonriseconstruction. com, sonrisehardscaping.com and sonrisegunitepools.com. Now in its 19th year, Sonrise has grown into one of Tulsa’s premier remodeling and new construction companies. Operating with integrity, attention to detail, superior service and top-quality craftsmanship from more than 350 skilled craftsmen and artisans, Sonrise has grown to over 11,000 customers. It was named “Best of Broken Arrow” in 2012 by the Broken Arrow Daily Ledger, and was a finalist in Tulsa World’s “Best in the World” in 2014-2018. Visit any of the websites to see more than 2,000 pics of completed projects.

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1909 New Texas Road

918-252-7711 Carpet • Hardwood • Tile, Ceramic & Glass • Cabinets • Countertops • More www.prosourcewholesale.com/tulsa Carpet • Hardwood • Tile, Ceramic & Glass Cabinets • Countertops • More

Mike Fournier • 918-357-7777 mike@sonriseconstruction.com sonriseconstruction.com REMODEL Tulsa FALL 2018

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Keeping the Lights On, A Gilley Electric Tradition Gilley Electric has managed the electrical and lighting needs of the generations — grandparents, parents, and the newest generation of Tulsa home owners. Continue this tradition by trusting your home’s electrical safety to the specialists at Gilley Electric.

918.582.2599 • gilleyelectric.com

The Buckingham Group 3519 S. Florence Ave., Ranch Acres neighborhood

ST.LIC. 3095

Project: Design-build remodel A design-build remodel of a 1980s kitchen and utility room resulted in a more effi cient use of space and a bright, airy feel.

Prior to the remodel, the space included “big box store” cabinets and ceramic tile countertops, backsplashes and flooring. Lighting came from a single ceiling-mounted fluorescent fixture.

The new design includes zoned and layered LED lighting, quartz countertops and custom cabinets that optimize the use of floor space while providing an excellent balance of form and function. Rich hardwood floors replaced the ceramic tile flooring to provide a sense of continuity between the adjoining family and dining rooms.

HONORING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT

DIRECTIONS Major Intersection: East 31st Street and South Harvard Avenue. From 31st and Harvard, head west on 31st and follow to Florence Avenue. Turn south on Florence, and follow to house, which is on the east side of the street.

SUPPLIERS Carner Plumbing, Gilley Electric, Hahn Appliance Warehouse, Heatwave Supply, Loper Painting, Midwest Marble, Woodstock Cabinets *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Residential remodeling is The Buckingham Group’s only business.

Whatever the style of the home or the size of the job, our remodeling projects are shaped by a sense of place, architectural heritage and the lifestyle of the client. The Buckingham Group is proud of its reputation for providing cost-effective design solutions for projects that others consider too complex. The workmanship of its multi-disciplined staff of craftsmen has made The Buckingham Group name synonymous with quality.

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Commercial/Residential Interior and Exterior New and Remodeling Cabinet and Woodwork — Finishing and Re-Finishing • Faux Finishing • Drywall Repair and Texturing

Midwest Marble Co.

918.587.8193 510 S. Quincy Tulsa, OK

The Buckingham Group 1927 S. Gary Ave., Florence Park neighborhood Project: Design-build kitchen remodel These empty nesters wanted a pleasant yet efficient kitchen that highlighted architectural details characteristic of the Florence Park home. And like most couples, they needed a place for everything.

This meant being strategic about how every inch of floor space was used and creating storage solutions. During the project, the kitchen was stripped to its original framing. By creatively rearranging the floor plan, a unique island became the center of a work triangle between the kitchen sink, the cooktop and the refrigerator. As a result, an extensive wish list was completed within a small footprint.

THE ISLANDCENTRIC KITCHEN

DIRECTIONS Major Intersection: East 21st Street and South Harvard Avenue. From 21st and Harvard, head west on 21st Street.

Follow to Gary Avenue and then turn north. House is on the east side of the street.

SUPPLIERS Carner Plumbing, Hahn Appliance Warehouse, Heatwave Supply, Loper Painting, Midwest Marble, Woodstock Cabinets *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Residential remodeling is The Buckingham Group’s only business.

Whatever the style of the home or the size of the job, our remodeling projects are shaped by a sense of place, architectural heritage and the lifestyle of the client. The Buckingham Group is proud of its reputation for providing cost-effective design solutions for projects that others consider too complex. The workmanship of its multi-disciplined staff of craftsmen has made The Buckingham Group name synonymous with quality.

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Custom is Our Custom 918.834.4840 woodstockcabinets.com

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221 West Main - Jenks 918.995.2100 www.ghdinteriors.com

Showroom Hours: T - F: 9a - 5:30p and by appointment

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