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Welcome From the Mayor
We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. Tulsa is rich with visitor opportunities, offering a variety of attractions and entertainment activities, and has a small-town flavor while offering the benefits of a large metropolitan city. You can experience first-class cultural programs of music, theater and dance, as well as museums and galleries. These, combined with our excellent shopping, hotels and restaurants, will create an unforgettable visit to Tulsa.
I am pleased that you have chosen to visit Tulsa and let KEY Magazine be your guide. KEY Magazine is a comprehensive guide to events and attractions and provides helpful information about tourist sites, restaurants, and places to shop. I am sure that you will enjoy our unique brand of western hospitality and our friendly people! Sincerely,
Contents
Dewey Bartlett Jr., Mayor
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Travel Host of the Month Tulsa: Proud History. Bright Future. KEY Cover Feature: The Brady Arts Distict City Sources KEY Dining: The Perfect Trifecta What to See and Do KEY Shopping: Drysdales Entertainment Districts Downtown Tulsa Map Calendar of Events Restaurants & Clubs KEY Editor’s Pick: Celebrity Restaurant KEY Family Fun: Oklahoma Aquarium Tulsa Metro Map KEY Entertainment: Cain’s Ballroom Shopping KEY Editor’s Pick: Molly’s Landing
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of the MONTH Travel Host
Steve Allie Front Desk Hampton Inn & Suites Woodland Hills Tulsa
MY GO TO:
“When guests ask me “what is there to do in Tulsa?" the first thing I provide them is Tulsa KEY Magazine. My go to page is usually the "Attractions” page. It highlights all there is to see and do from Tulsa Zoo to the Planetarium, from Museums to the Aquarium. Guests really appreciate and utilize the easy to navigate maps and the magazines size makes it an easy reference during their stay.”
WHERE TO SHOP:
“Within walking distance of the hotel is Woodland Hills Mall. Woodland Hills is anchored by Dillard's, JC Penney’s, Macy's and Sears and features over 150 stores, including over 80 stores you won't find anywhere else in Tulsa. In my opinion it’s a one stop shop for whatever you may need!”
WHERE TO EAT:
“Virtually every national restaurant is close to the hotel – my personal favorite is the Olive Garden – I really enjoy their Fettucine Alfredo – but that’s a known quantity. Tulsa has some unique ‘locally owned’ restaurants and I encourage guest to get a taste of Tulsa. A great choice is Celebrity – it has been a landmark for over 50 years.”
WHAT TO DO:
“Tulsa offers two great museums – and I recommend guests take time to see at least one – if not both. Philbrook is housed in an Italian Renaissance villa on 23 acres built by Tulsa Oilman Waite Phillips and one of America's finest art museums. Gilcrease houses the world's largest, most comprehensive collection of art and artifacts of the American West.”
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Tulsa Proud History. Bright Future. What was to ultimately become Tulsa was part of Indian Territory, which was created as part of the relocation of the Five Civilized Tribes– the Choctaw, Cherokee, Muscogee(Creek), Chickasaw, and Seminole peoples. These Native American tribes moved into the region after the passage of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, when they were forced to surrender their lands east of the Mississippi River to the federal government in exchange for land in Indian Territory. The city now known as Tulsa was first settled by the Lochapoka (Turtle Clan) Muscogee (Creek) between 1828 and 1836. Driven from their native Alabama, the Lochapokas established their new settlement "Tulasi," meaning "old town" in their native language.
In 1882, the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad completed the extension of its line to Tulsa from the town of Vinita to serve the cattle business, the city's first industry. Brothers James and Harry Hall, who had operated the railway's company store in Vinita chose the point at which the railroad stopped. James, who would later be
referred to as the 'Father of Tulsa,' marked off Tulsa's first streets, built its first permanent store, organized its first church, school, and government.
Tulsa changed from a small frontier town to a boomtown with the discovery of oil in 1901 at Red Fork, on the opposite side of the Arkansas River. Wildcatters and investors flooded into the city and the town began to take shape. Neighborhoods were established in Tulsa on the opposite side of the Arkansas River from the drilling sites, and began to spread out from downtown Tulsa.
In 1904, Tulsans constructed a bridge across the river, allowing oil field workers, supplies, food and equipment to cross the river, reaffirming Tulsa's position as the center of the oil field. Within a year the Glenn Pool oil field was discovered. This strike created such a large supply of crude oil that it forced Tulsans to develop storage tanks for the excess oil and gas and, later, pipelines. It also laid the foundation for Tulsa to become a leader in many businesses related to oil and gas. Many early oil companies chose Tulsa for their home base.
High rise buildings began to appear downtown during this decade. The16-story Cosden Building was constructed in 1918, and is considered the first skyscraper in Tulsa. It was later acquired by Mid Continent Oil Company, who built an adjacent tower integrated with the older structure, now called the Mid-Continent Tower.
The second surge of oil discoveries occurred between 1915 and 1930, and firmly established Tulsa as the "Oil Capital of the World". Wealthy oilmen such as Waite Phillips, William G. Skelly and J. Paul Getty built stately mansions and beautiful modern headquarters. The prevalence of the Art Deco style of architecture during this period resulted in a treasure trove of beautiful structures. In 1932, Waite Phillips donated his exquisite Italianate mansion "Philbrook" to the city of Tulsa for use as an art museum Another community that flourished in Tulsa during the early oil booms was Greenwood. It was the largest and wealthiest of Oklahoma's African American communities and was known nationally as "Black Wall Street". The neighborhood was a hotbed of Tulsa KEY • April 2015
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Did You Know?
Tulsa was literally the "Oil Capital of the World" from
the early 1920s until World War II. By the time the
companies moved operations closer to offshore production, Tulsa had begun to develop the aircraft and aerospace industry, which is now the region's largest industry.
jazz and blues in the 1920s. The scene in Greenwood was so hot that story has it that in 1927 while on tour, Count Basie heard a dance band in a club in Greenwood and decided to focus on jazz.
The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 was one of the nation's worst acts of racial violence and large-scale civil disorder. On May 31, during 16 hours of rioting, 39 people were killed, over 800 people injured, an estimated 10,000 were left homeless, 35 city blocks with more than 1,200 residences were destroyed by fire, and $1.8 million (nearly $17 million after adjustment for inflation) in property damage. Confined mainly to the segregated Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, the riot was responsible for wiping out nearly all of the prosperity and success that Black Wall Street had achieved to that time, although the neighborhood had rebuilt within a few years and flourished until the 1960s.
For the majority of Tulsans, the mid 20th Century proved a time of continuing prosperity. The wealth generated by the
Downtown Tulsa view from ONEOK field. Left: Tulsa Garden Center
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early oil industry also helped Tulsa become a leader in the aviation industry. During WWII, the Spartan School of Aeronautics was a training site for hundreds of allied pilots and in 1942, Douglas Aircraft built its mile-long Air Force Plant No. 3 to build bombers. Following the war, Tulsa became an important maintenance center for American Airlines and many aviation related businesses developed alongside. Tulsa was the first major Oklahoma city to begin an urban renewal program. One of the first major urban renewal projects was the Williams Center. The most notable feature of this project is the BOK Tower (originally named One Williams Center). This required the clearing of several blocks in downtown Tulsa near the Frisco railroad tracks as a result many of the oldest buildings in the city were razed. The only pre-1910 building remaining in downtown Tulsa is the Pierce Block at Third and Detroit. The "Oil Bust" of 1982 allowed the title of "Oil
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Capital of the World" to be relinquished to Houston. City leaders worked to diversify the city away from a largely petroleum-based economy to Internet and telecommunications firms and enhancing the already important aviation industry. Showing that petroleum is still an important player, an abundant supply of natural gas also helped with recovery. Today, Tulsa boasts an eclectic mix known nowhere else. One of big city extravagance and small town charm. Cosmopolitan arts like the Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Performing Arts Center and Tulsa Symphony Orchestra collide with the classic cowboy charisma found in the infamous Cain’s Ballroom, the historical Gilcrease Museum, and world-renowned horse shows like the Palomino World Championships and the Breeder’s Invitational. Unexpected treasures are found at every corner. Stateof-the-art facilities like the BOK Center and ONEOK Field stand side-by-side with the rejuvenated high-rise
buildings like the Mayo Hotel. Built during the height of Tulsa’s oil boom era, the Mayo Hotel is one of many Art Deco-style architectural gems that still stand in Tulsa today, offering a glimpse of Tulsa’s rich oil heritage.
Premier attractions like the Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum, the Oklahoma Aquarium, and the Tulsa Air & Space Museum and Planetarium are a destination for all ages with interesting creatures and learning experiences sure to excite and educate young and old alike. Visitors will appreciate the unique shopping districts like
Utica Square; festivals like Mayfest and Oktoberfest; fine dining; gaming; horse racing; outdoor trails like River Parks for hiking, biking or running; gardens; nightlife in the Blue Dome, Brady Arts Districts, Brookside, and Cherry Street. Just about everywhere you turn in this dynamic city, you’ll find a renaissance spirit - to renovate, reinvent, revitalize and restore. Newness and change are ongoing, but the city respects and holds dear its historic landmarks.
Welcome to Tulsa!
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The Brady Arts District is exploding on the Tulsa scene. From museums, an outdoor amphitheater, all kinds of nightlife, and some of Tulsa's best local dining experiences - there is something for everyone. Established in 1914, the Brady Arts District is well known for its eclectic collection of bars, restaurants, retail stores, and arts establishments. The Brady Arts District is one of Tulsa's oldest areas, characterized by two-story brick warehouses and is home to historic performance venues like Cain's Ballroom and the Ole Lady on the Brady (Brady Theater). The District has evolved into an informal creative hub for eclectic restaurants, specialty art galleries, boutique shopping, high-energy nightlife, and live entertainment in a largely reclaimed urban environment.
Guthrie Green, an urban oasis, is the heart of the Brady Arts District. The Green offers free events such as concerts, fitness activities, and movie screenings each month. The park occupies a full square block between Mathew B Brady and Cameron Streets and Boston and Martin Luther King. The signature event at Guthrie Green is Food Truck Wednesday, which typically features over a dozen food vendors. The event draws hundreds of downtown employees and visitors as well.
Surrounding the Green is an art lovers dream. Philbrook Downtown is a satellite space to the 23-acre main campus of the Philbrook Museum of Art in Midtown. It offers additional gallery space for the museums expansive Native American art and growing modern and contemporary art collections. The Henry Zarrow Center for Art and Education is a satellite museum and gallery for the Gilcrease Museum located in the renovated Mathews
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Warehouse. Hardesty Arts Center - AHHA is an art gallery and studio space. It houses a two story gallery, artist studios, education and workspace for photography, woodworking, computer arts, screenprinting and lithography among others. Other galleries include 108 Contemporary, which showcases handmade contemporary craft in a wide range of media including glass, paper, ceramics, fiber, metal, mixed media, and wood. Also, Living Arts, organized for the development and presentation of contemporary art in Tulsa, and houses a gallery, performance space, media center, and education area. The local galleries of Tulsa Artists' Coalition, Brady Artists Studio and Tulsa Glassblowing School offer additional looks at various art forms.
While you’re in the District – take time to visit The Woody Guthrie Center. It is an amazing venue housing works of legendary folksinger Woody Guthrie including writings, drafts of This Land is Your Land and rare live recordings. If you’re lucky to be in town on Friday, April 3, take time to venture out to the District for the First Friday Art Crawl. This year-round monthly event features all of the galleries, studios and museums as well as the part-time galleries in various shops opening their doors to show art. The Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of every month and open from 6–9 pm.
In line with its original purpose, local artists are given an opportunity to display and sell their work. First Friday typically draws thousands of people and continues to attract new people to Brady Arts District. Besides the mini-galleries being open, the established museums and galleries offer free admission (except for special exhibits) and many shops stay open late. During any given Art Crawl, visitors can expect visual art showcasing some of Tulsa's best artists and performances that bring the streets alive with talent. Each venue offers something different and creative, a true hallmark of the Brady Arts District.
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Did You Know?
Oklahoma doesn’t have
Indian Reservations. We do, however, have 39 federallyrecognized tribal nations
headquarters in the state.
Oklahoma has the largest
American Indian population of any state. Many of the
American Indians living in Oklahoma today are
descendants from the original 67 tribes
inhabiting Indian Territory.
CITY SOURCES
EMERGENCY
Police/Fire/Ambulance................................................911 AAA Emergency Road Service.................(800)222-4357 Tulsa Police Non-Emergency............................ 596-9222 Oklahoma Highway Patrol................................ 627-0440 Cellular........................................................................*55 Oklahoma Poison Control Center............ (800) 222-1222 Terrorist Threats…………………..…… (800) 424-8802
URGENT CARE
MedCenter………North East Tulsa..............….665-1520 St. John Urgent Car.……North Tulsa ................... 748-1300 ERgent Care………....South West……….... 299-4333 St. John Urgent Care…South East Tulsa….......872-6800 BA Urgent Care….......Broken Arrow…….…. 258-9111
HOSPITALS
Saint Francis Health System………..…………494-2200 St. John Medical Center……………………….744-2345 OSU Medical Center………..............…………599-1000 Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, LLC….…………477-5000 Brookhaven Hospital……................………….438-4257 Southcrest Hospital………................…………294-4000 Southwestern Regional Medical…................…286-5000 Hillcrest Specialty Hospital….....................…..599-4000 Medcenter South..….................................…….252-9300 Children's Hospital At St. Francis..........…........502-6000 Parkside.......................................................…..582-2131 St Jude's Childrens Research.............................622-7050 Select Speciality Hospital..................................579-7300 Oklahoma Heart Institute at Hillcrest.................574-9000 Orthopedic Hospital-Oklahoma.........................477-5041 Oklahoma Heart Institute...................................592-0999 Hillcrest Healthcare System...............................579-1000
CREDIT CARDS: (TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN)
American Express.....................................(800)528-4800 Diners Club...............................................(800)234-6377 Discover....................................................(800)347-2683 MasterCard or Visa...................................(800)336-8472
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Yellow Cab...............................................(918) 665-9999
AIRLINES
Downtown Bus Station
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American...................................................(800)433-7300 Delta..........................................................(800)221-1212 Southwest..................................................(800)435-9792 United........................................................(800)241-6522 Frontier....................................................(800)432-1359
AIRPORTS
Tulsa International Airport………..........…...... 838-5000 Paging/Travelers Aid……............................ 838-5046 R. L. Jones, Jr. Airport………......……........…. 299-5886
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ENTERTAINMENT
Tickets and Information BOK Center………………………................ 894-4200 Brady Arts District……………...................... 585-1201 Brady Theater…….............................……… 582-7239 Cain's Ballroom…..........................………… 584-2306 Celebrity Attractions………..........…………. 477-7469 The Gallery on Sixth………………..........…. 694-8467 Gilcrease Museum……………….............…. 596-2700 Henthorne Performing Arts Center….......….. 746-5065 Living Arts of Tulsa………………….......…. 585-1234 LOOK Musical Theatre……..........………… 583-4267 Myers Gallery…………………..................... 585-1234 Nightingale Theater……………...........……. 633-8666 Oklahoma Aquarium.......................................296-FISH Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame…….................. 281-8600 Philbrook Museum of Art…………............... 749-7941 Rose Bowl Event Center……...................….. 289-0048 Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art………492-1818 Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium.....834-9900 Theatre Tulsa………….........………………. 587-8402 Tulsa Artists' Coalition………………………592-0041 Tulsa Ballet……………………………….… 749-6030 Tulsa Convention Center……………....…… 894-4350 Tulsa Little Theater…………....................…. 749-0020 Tulsa Mabee Center……………............…… 495-6400 Tulsa Opera…… …………………................ 587-4811 Tulsa Performing Arts Center……………..... 596-7122 Tulsa Spotlight Theatre…………..........….… 587-5030 Tulsa State Fair……………………….......… 744-1113 Tulsa Symphony Orchestra………….....…… 584-3645 The Vanguard……………...............……...… 561-6885
Did You Know?
If you’re having trouble
figuring out which way is
which in downtown Tulsa, go back to your old geography lessons. Years ago, city
planners laid out the streets that run north-south in a unique way: using Main
Street as the dividing line, streets west of Main are
named, alphabetically, for
cities west of the Mississippi
River. East of Main, the streets run alphabetically as well,
and are named for cities east
of the Mississippi.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
LaFortune Golf Course (18 Holes) 496-6200 • 51st & 61st, Yale & Hudson Ave Mohawk Park Golf Course (36 Holes) 425-6871 • 5223 E 41st St N Page Belcher Golf Course (36 Holes) 446-1529 • 6666 S Union
White Hawk Golf Course (18 Holes) 425-6871 • 14515 S Yale Ave, Bixby, OK
Bailey Ranch Golf Club 274-4653 • 10105 E 89th St N, Owasso,OK
PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS
Lafortune Park Tennis Center 496-6230 • 5302 S Hudson Ave
ONEOK Field
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eginning his career in Tulsa in 2002 as Sous Chef of the Polo Grill, Justin Thompson has built his career with notable Tulsa restaurants including Ciao, Baby!, Osage Restaurant at Gilcrease Museum and as Executive Chef at The Brasserie, Sonoma and Duke’s. After a successful career managing restaurants for others, Justin decided to put his skills to work for himself.
In 2011 he opened Juniper Restaurant & Martini Lounge in the Blue Dome district where he currently serves as Executive Chef and Owner. Using products sourced from Green Country, Juniper’s menu evolves with the changing seasons, allowing Justin and his team to introduce new and exciting plates with Italian, French, Spanish and American influences. Juniper offers an unparalleled dining experience in an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere. Following the success of Juniper, Justin expanded his offerings in 2012 with a new restaurant, PRHYME Downtown Steakhouse. PRHYME is an upscale, modern interpretation of an American steakhouse. PRHYME features classic cuts of beef, such as the Rib-Eye, NY Strip and Filet Mignon. Unlike other steakhouses, PRHYME offers beef that is raised and finished in several ways, like grass fed and grain fed prime beef, in order to give its guests a chance to sample how the feed and environment play a role in producing the best beef America has to offer. PRHYME also features 30 day dry aged prime beef and Duroc pork chops.
This year, Justin added Tavolo to his portfolio. Tavolo offers classic Italian favorites and modern, innovative plates, offers both lunch and dinner options, along with an extensive wine list and traditional Italian desserts. Tavolo Italian Bistro probably comes close to fitting most people’s image of an upscale, intimate, big-city Italian restaurant. The bottom floor has a casual feel at the bar and a cozy, romantic ambience at the tables.
Juniper Restaurant & Martini Lounge, located at 324 E 3rd Street welcomes diners Tuesday thru Saturday. Reservations may be made by calling 918-794-1090. PRHYME Downtown Steakhouse, located at 111 North Main Street welcomes diners daily for dinner. Reservations may be made by calling 918-794-7700. Tavolo Italian Bistro, located at 427 S. Boston Avenue welcomes diners Monday thru Friday for lunch and dinner Saturday for dinner. Reservations may be made by calling 918-949-4498. For more individual menus and more information visit JuniperTulsa.com.
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WHAT TO SEE & DO
GILCREASE MUSEUM 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road • 918.596.2700
The Gilcrease Museum contains one of the world's most comprehensive collections of American Indian and Western art. This nationally celebrated museum features extensive exhibits on America's prehistory, settlement, and expansion. The permanent collections of over 10,000 works of art include priceless pieces by renowned Western artists such as Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and George Catlin. The grounds of the Gilcrease Museum match the artistry within as 11 themed gardens have been developed on 23 of the museum's 460 acres and garden tours are available. Open Tu–Sun, 10a–5p. Public tours daily at 2p.
GREENWOOD CULTURAL CENTER 322 N Greenwood Avenue • 918.596.1020
Dubbed America's "Black Wall Street" by Booker T. Washington, the 35-block Greenwood District surrounding the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Archer Street became a prosperous center for black commerce in the early 1900s. It was also a hotbed for jazz and blues, and the site where Count Basie first encountered big-band jazz. When the tragic and devastating Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 destroyed much of the district, the black community rebuilt from the ashes. One of the building's most valuable contributions is an impressive collection of historic memorabilia and photos from before, during and after the 1921 race riot that gives visitors a taste of Greenwood's unique history.
GUTHRIE GREEN 111 East Brady Street Guthrie Green, an urban park and entertainment space in the heart of Tulsa's Brady Arts District, resides on the square block between Brady & Cameron and Boston Avenue & MLK Blvd. Enjoy concerts, movies, fitness classes, food trucks, and much more at Guthrie Green. All events are free and open to the public! Guthrie Green is an urban garden and performance space in The Brady Arts District in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. Accommodating visitors looking for a peaceful escape or family activities, the park features a stage, The Dock pavilion, tree-lined paths, shade structures, water features and a large lawn. In addition to the markets, festivals and concerts we have planned for Guthrie Green, we hope that visitors to the park will enjoy a simple walk or lunch at the park to experience an urban green space unlike any other in Tulsa.
OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks • 918.296.FISH
A land-locked ocean, of sorts, awaits your amazement with more than 200 exhibits and more than 1 million gallons of water, you can “sea” many mysterious and wonderful creatures of the ocean right here in Oklahoma. In addition, you’ll find fresh water species and mammals showcased in their natural environs. You’ll be amazed at many of the exhibits such as Biodiversity, highlighting how varied aquatic life can be, and the shark exhibit including a water-filled tunnel. You’ll walk under, yes under, giant sharks as they swim above in the water filled, see-through tunnel. Open year-round, 10a–6p; Tuesdays until 9p. Closed Christmas.
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OKLAHOMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME/JAZZ DEPOT 111 E. 1st Street • 918.281.8600
Housed in the historic Tulsa Union Depot, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is the state's only facility devoted to gospel, jazz and blues musicians with Oklahoma ties. The on-site music library holds video, audio and photographic materials about featured artists. The Hall chronicles the history, evolution and influence of jazz in Oklahoma. Part museum, performance hall and educational facility, the Jazz Hall of Fame's mission is to create unity through music. Through its on-going concert, classes and cultural events, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is raising a new awareness and appreciation of the truly American art forms of jazz, blues and gospel music. Open M–F, 9a–5p. Closed major holidays.
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART 2727 S. Rockford Road • 918.749.7941 Rooted in the beauty and architecture of an historic home gifted by the Phillips family nearly 75 years ago, Philbrook Museum of Art has grown to become one of the preeminent art museums across the central United States featuring, among others, 44 works of European art from the Kress Collection, one of the greatest surveys of Native American art anywhere, and growing modern and contemporary art collections. The Philbrook American art collection includes, among others, works by William Merritt Chase, Alexandre Hogue, and Asher B. Durand. Philbrook spans 23 acres with gardens, an historic home, restaurant, and a contemporary education wing. Philbrook Museum of Art is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. CST. Admission runs $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and university students; Philbrook Museum Members and youth 17 and younger are always free. For additional information, visit www.philbrook.org
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PHILBROOK DOWNTOWN 116 E. Brady St. • 918.749.7941 A satellite facility of Philbrook Museum of Art located in the heart of Tulsa's Brady Arts District, Philbrook Downtown features 30,000 square feet dedicated to modern, contemporary, and Native American art. Works on view include pieces by notable 20th century artists including Willem de Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg, Clifford Still, and Georgia O'Keeffe. The upper level of the facility features the Eugene B. Adkins Collection and the Adkins Study Center. Philbrook Downtown is open Wednesday – Saturday, Noon. – 7 p.m. and Sundays, Noon – 5 p.m. CST. Admission runs $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and university students; Philbrook Museum Members and youth 17 and younger are always free. For additional information, visit www.philbrook.org SHERWIN MILLER MUSEUM OF JEWISH ART 2021 E. 71st Street • 918.492.1818 The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art educates visitors about the Jewish experience in Oklahoma, the United States, and the world. Through exhibitions and educational programs on Jewish culture, history, religion and art, the museum works to deepen understanding of the Jewish people, their faith, and their history. The Museum is home to the largest collection of Judaica in the American Southwest. The Jewish History and Culture collection depicts the 5,000 year history of the Jewish people from the pre-Canaanite era through the settling of the Jewish communities of Tulsa and the American southwest. Open M–F, 10a–5p; Sun, 1–5p. Closed Saturday and all major Jewish and national holidays.
TULSA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM 3624 N. 74th E. Avenue • 918.834.9900 Experience 100 years of Tulsa's rich aerospace history while viewing rare vintage airplanes and enjoying exciting interactive. Tulsa has been a strong center of aerospace manufacturing and research for decades and the museum displays aircraft such as the Spartan C-2 which was built in Tulsa during the 1930s, the Rockwell Ranger 2000 and other locally-built planes. You'll also find easily recognizable modern airplanes such as an F-14A Tomcat fighter jet. The state-of-the-art planetarium features a spectacular show that takes you on a journey through the universe in a 50-foot diameter dome. Shows are about 45 minutes in length and begin on the hour. Open Tu–Sat, 10a–5p; Sun, 1–5p. Closed major holidays.
TULSA ZOO AND LIVING MUSEUM 6421 E. 36th St. N. (Mohawk Park) • 918.669.6600 Come ready for an African safari, a trek through a tropical rain forest, a chilling experience in the Arctic, or even an enchanting tour of Asia. In Africa, discover the speedy cheetah or a relaxed chimpanzee. Lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos roam these parts too. Asia’s exhibit includes Siberian tigers, snow leopards and Asian elephants. The Arctic exhibit includes polar bear, arctic fox, snowy owl and arctic seal. The jungle floor in the Tropical American Rain Forest nets sightings of black howler monkeys, anacondas, jaguars and more. Many other animals are home here, including penguins, meerkats, and a variety of snakes. In all, 1,500 animals, 436 species, call the Zoo home. Open daily, 9a–5p. Closed Christmas and the third Friday in June.
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or over 30 years, Drysdales has lived up to their slogan – north, south, east and western wear.
In the beginning J.R. Dry Sr. had just ended a long and successful career in retail and western wear, but grew tired of being retired. That itch to return to business led to the founding of the company, Drysdales.
Need denim, come and get ‘em! Denims are the heart of country living and Drysdales keeps more than 100,000 jeans in stock for men, women and children. They have every cool style under the sun from rugged work jeans to high fashion including famous brands like Levis, Wrangler, Miss Me, Rock Revival, Lucky, Silver, Rock N Roll Cowboy and more. Want that special cowboy look for your boy and girl? Drysdales offers authentic western blue jeans, shirts, cowboy boots, jackets, coats, belts, shiny buckles, warm gloves and even pajamas.
Drysdales features a wide selection of men’s western clothing and boots. They have everything you need from a set of cowboy boots, a pair of jeans, a classic rodeo hat, rugged work wear and a warm jacket. Catering to today's fashion and function this is the place to polish off your look.
For women, looking pretty has never been simpler with their large collection of women’s clothing. Compliment your favorite jean -- with a colorful blouse, a cute pair of cowgirl boots, glittering jewelry and a matching handbag. Bling and you have the latest fashion.
Both men and women can tailor their cowboy-look by wearing a Drysdales cowboy hat and boots. They offer a huge selection of felt and straw western hats, along with baseball caps and wool hats. Drysdales stocks over 45,000 pairs of boots from the best brands in the world, like Justin, Lucchese, Ariat, Dan Post, Corral, Justin Original Work Boots, Tony Lama, Nocona and more.
Drysdales also features a broad selection of home furnishings. Transform your home into a showplace of style and luxurious country living. Their collections offer many country kitchen ideas, exciting western bathroom accessories and rich bedroom sets.
Drysdales has two convenient location in the Tulsa. The flagship store is located at 3220 S. Memorial and the second location is located near the intersection of Hwy 169 and 71st Street. Both stores are open Monday – Saturday from 9 to 9 and Sundays from 11 to 6. For more information call the Memorial Store at 918- 664-6481 or the 71st Street store at 918- 252-7917 or check them out online Drysdales.com
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Entertainment Districts Entertainment Districts
AS YOU ENJOY SHOPPING, DINING AND SIGHTSEEING, YOUR PATH WILL LIKELY CROSS ONE OF THESE ‘ MUST SEE ’ NEIGHBORHOODS .
BRADY ARTS DISTRICT
Located just north of downtown, amidst art galleries, shops, restaurants and nightclubs, you’ll find two historic entertainment
venues, the Brady Theater and Cain’s Ballroom, in the Brady Arts District. The Brady Theater, built between 1912 and 1914, was originally designed to serve as the city’s Municipal Auditorium and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Supplanted as the City Auditorium in 1979 by construction of the Performing Arts Center in downtown, “the Old Lady on Brady” continues to be used today for a wide variety of concerts and theatrical productions.
Cain’s Ballroom, an historic venue called the birthplace of Western Swing and the Carnegie Hall of Western Music, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. So much talent has passed through its doors, from Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys to Hank Williams and Patsy
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Cline. Later, names such as Van Halen, The Police and INXS joined the ranks. The grand ballroom continues to attract concertgoers as diverse as the music that draws them here.
There’s plenty happening in the historical district known for its funky vibe, with plans to create an entire, walkable arts district in a span of only a few blocks. A number of the older buildings are in the process of renovation, like the Mathews Warehouse, with neighboring buildings like the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa Hardesty Arts Center expanding the district’s desirability. These exciting new locations have plans to house art galleries, including satellite
BLUE DOME DISTRICT
The Blue Dome District is another center for downtown nightlife. Located on the north east side of downtown, the Blue Dome was
once a 1920’s gas station attracting Route 66 travelers with its Art Deco blue dome, this gem is now the place to enjoy pubs, restaurants, a vintage bowling alley or regional bands. Several festivals take place here including the Blue Dome Arts Festival, FreeTulsa Music Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Festival.
GREENWOOD DISTRICT
Once called “Black Wall Street,” Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District boasts
locations of the Philbrook and Glicrease Museums; studios; learning centers; groceries and much more. Be sure to visit often for an expanded landscape housing any and every thing the artistic soul might desire.
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the world-class ONEOK Field, the downtown baseball stadium and home to the Tulsa Drillers. The stadium supports further development with new venues nearing completion in the surrounding areas. Artifacts from the historic district’s past can be found at the Greenwood Cultural Center, the Mabel B. Little Heritage Center, John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, and heard at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame located in the Jazz Depot in the city’s core business district.
CHERRY STREET
Cherry Street is more than its name implies--this colorful seven-block area of 15th Street between Peoria and
BROOKSIDE
Brookside, Peoria Avenue between 33rd and 51st
is home to some wonderful eateries with outdoor seating, perfect for a break in your walking tour of the beautiful buildings like the Courtyard by Marriott, the Philtower and the recently revitalized Mayo Hotel.
PEARL DISTRICT
Streets, is another popular nightlife venue. Here, you’ll find dining, dancing and trendy clubs. This eclectic district boasts sushi bars near biker bars and indie coffee shops near martini lounges. At its center is the upscale international shopping and dining experience named Center One.
One of Tulsa’s up-andcoming districts, the Pearl District, is located on Sixth Street between Peoria and Utica, right
DECO DISTRICT
Utica wears many faces. On Saturday mornings during the growing season, you’ll find striped tents brimming with area growers’ harvest at the Cherry Street Farmer’s Market. Later in the day, you’ll love browsing the shops, bistros and cafes. And in the evening, you’ll find restaurants with bars catering to those seeking a trendy and upscale nightlife.
Downtown Tulsa hosts one of the largest collections of Art Deco architecture in the nation, ranking with cities like Miami, Fl. And Chicago, Ill. This district
outside downtown Tulsa. This corridor between downtown and the University of Tulsa is quickly becoming one of the hip new places to open a business, bar or restaurant. With a new art bar, Lot No. 6, a great Farmer’s Market during growing season, a beautiful park and a number of plans in the works (like a record store and a fresh-made bagel shop), the Pearl District is an ever-growing place to hang out. Tulsa KEY • April 2015
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1. Aloft Hotel 2. Ambassador Hotel The Chalkboard 3. Baxter’s Interurban Grill 4. Blue Rose Cafe 5. Cain’s Ballroom 6. Colors of Etnika 7. Courtyard Hotel 8. DoubleTree Hotel 9. Fairfield Inn 10. Hey Mambo 11. Holiday Inn 12. Hyatt Regency Hotel 13. Juniper 14. Lassalle’s New Orleans Deli 15. Lyon’s Indian Store 16. Mayo Hotel 17. Modern Spirits 18. Prhyme Steakhouse 19. Tavolo Italian Bistro 20. Zin Wine Bar Trolley Route
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Did You Know?
The Port of Catoosa, just north of Tulsa, is the nation’s largest inland port.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thru 4/5 Whistler and the British Etching Revival - Philbrook Museum - 918-749-7941 www.philbrook.org
Thru 4/16 Oklahoma Writers: A Literary Tableau - Hardesty Arts Center - Loft Gallery - 918-584-3333 www.ahhatulsa.org Thru 4/26 Shifting Focus - Philbrook Museum Downtown - 918-749-7941 www.philbrook.org
Thru 5/3 From New York to New Mexico: Masterworks of American Modernism from the Vilcek Foundation Collection - Philbrook Museum - 918-749-7941 www.philbrook.org
Thru 6/9 Opening Abstraction - Philbrook Museum Downtown - 918-749-7941 www.philbrook.org Port of Catoosa
Thru 6/29 Identity and Inspiration - Philbrook Museum Downtown - 918-749-7941 www.philbrook.org
Thru 12/31 Focus on Favorites: Masterworks from the Gilcrease Collection Gilcrease Museum 918-596-2768 www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu
Thru 12/31 On Common Ground - Gilcrease Museum - 918-596-2768 www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu APRIL
4/1 Bad Religion + OFF! - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
4/1 Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca John H. Williams Theatre - Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com 4/1 Food Truck Wednesday - Guthrie Green 918-574-2421 www.guthriegreen.com
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4/1 Brown Bag It: Dean Demerritt Jazz Tribe Kathleen Westby Pavilion - Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
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Did You Know?
Tulsa has more convenience stores on street corners than any other city per capita in the U.S.
4/1-4 Comedian Kristin Key - Loony Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653 www.loonybincomedy.com 4/1-29 Mike McRuiz Photo Exhibit - PAC Gallery - Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
4/2 - Christine Jude - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/2 Downlink & Dieselboy + Rekoil DeDboii - Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com 4/2-19 Tulsa Community College Digital Media Student Exhibit - Hardesty Arts Center Community Gallery - 918-584-3333 www.ahhatulsa.org
Quiktrip
4/3 Tedeschi Trucks Band + Willie Watson Brady Theatre 918-582-7239 www.bradytheater.com 4/3 First Friday Art Crawl - Brady Arts District - www.thebradyartsdistrict.com
4/3 Dante and the Hawks - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com 4/3 First Friday Musical Guests Onyx Owl Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Cafe 918-295-2181 www.gypsycoffee.com
Did You Know?
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4/3 Legacy Fighting Championship - The Joint @ Hard Rock Casino - 918-384-ROCK www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com 4/3 Tulsa Oilers v. Missouri Mavericks - BOK Center - 918-894-4200 www.tulsaoilers.com
4/3 Aaron Watson + Kyle Park, Bo Phillips Band - Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
4/3 Air Supply - River Spirit Casino - Event Center - 918-995-8518 www.riverspirittulsa.com 4/3-5 Green Country Spring Fling - Mustang Arena - Expo Square - 918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com
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4/3-5 Godspell - John H. Williams Theatre - Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
4/6 Dr. Dog: Flamingo Hotel Tour + mewithoutYou Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
4/4 Ratatat - Brady Theatre - 918-582-7239 www.bradytheater.com
4/8 Tech N9ne's Special Effects Tour + Chris Webby, Krizz Kaliko, Murs, King 810, Zuse, Young Verse - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
4/4 Brandon Clark - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/8 Billy and Bobby Moore - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/5 The War On Drugs + Hop Along Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
4/8-11 Hypnotist Doug - Loony Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653 www.loonybincomedy.com
4/3-5/17 Act III: Harolyn Long, Paul Medina, and Sue Moss Sullivan - 108 Contemporary 918-895-6302 www.108contemporary.org
4/4 Weather For Strangers - Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Cafe - 918-295-2181 www.gypsycoffee.com
4/4 Tulsa Oilers v. Missouri Mavericks BOK Center 918-894-4200 www.tulsaoilers.com
4/7 Nickelback - BOK Center - 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com
4/8 Food Truck Wednesday - Guthrie Green 918-574-2421 www.guthriegreen.com
4/8 Brown Bag It: Strings & Pearls - Kathleen Westby Pavilion - Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
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Did You Know?
Ever wonder what it’s like at the center of the universe? Come to Tulsa to find out. The Center Of The Universe in Tulsa makes up a total of about eight feet in diameter of brick. When you stand in the circle and make a noise, that noise will echo back to you many times louder than the original sound. But those standing outside the circle can’t hear a thing that goes on inside.
4/9 Yonder Mountain String Band + Ben Sollee- Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com 4/9 Watercolors and Wine - Zarrow Center for Art and Education - 918-631-4401 www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu/zarrow
4/9 Mark Gibson - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/9-11 Godspell - John H. Williams Theatre Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com 4/9-11 Tulsa Drillers vs. San Antonio 918-744-5901 www.tulsadrillers.com 4/10 An Evening with John Ratliff Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Cafe 918-295-2181 www.gypsycoffee.com 4/10 Hosty Duo - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/10 Tulsa Opera: Of Mice and Men Chapman Music Hall - Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com 4/10 Jason Aldean - BOK Center 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com
4/11 Wine, Women & Shoes - Central Park Hall - Expo Square - 918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com
4/11 “You Say You Want a Revolution: The Beatles and the Political Culture of the 1960s” Program - Woody Guthrie Center 918-574-2710 www.woodyguthriecenter.org 4/11 All About a Bubble - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com 4/11 An Evening with Terry Aziere Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Cafe 918-295-2181 www.gypsycoffee.com
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4/11-12 Heartland Gaming Expo 2015 Cox Business Center - 918-978-0900 www.coxcentertulsa.com
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4/11-12 Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show - River Spirit Expo - Expo Square 918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com
4/12 Tulsa Opera: Of Mice and Men Chapman Music Hall - Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com 4/12 Modigliani Quartet - John H. Williams Theatre - Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
4/12-14 Tulsa Drillers vs. Corpus Christi 918-744-5901 www.tulsadrillers.com 4/14 Bryan Adams - The Joint @ Hard Rock Casino - 918-384-ROCK www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com
4/15 Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Humming House - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com 4/15 Food Truck Wednesday - Guthrie Green 918-574-2421 www.guthriegreen.com
4/15 Hurricane Hump Day with Ferald Harris - Loony Bin Comedy Club 918-392-5653 www.loonybincomedy.com 4/15 Brown Bag It: Tulsa Camerata Kathleen Westby Pavilion - Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
4/15-25 The Phantom of the Opera - Chapman Music Hall - Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com 4/16 Robert Earl Keen - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com 4/16 Ego Culture - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/16-18 Comedian Shaun Jones - Loony Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653 www.loonybincomedy.com
4/16-19 Bard Fiction - Liddy Doenges Theatre - Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
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4/17 Life In Color - Big Bang, The Creation of Color - BOK Center - 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com 4/17 Fridays in the Loft - FlyLoft 918-574-2421 www.flyloft.org 4/17 Nicnos - The Hunt Club - 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/17 Will Shortz: A Morning With the Puzzle Master - Chapman Music Hall Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com 4/17 An Evening with Andrew Michael Bruce - Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Cafe 918-295-2181 www.gypsycoffee.com 4/17 Life in Color: Big Bang - The Creation of Color - Cox Business Center 918-978-0900 www.coxcentertulsa.com
4/17-19 Tulsa Auto Show - River Spirit Expo - Expo Square - 918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com 4/17-19 Charlotte's Web - John H. Williams Theatre - Performing Arts Center - 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
4/18 Super Darren 65 - Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Cafe - 918-295-2181 www.gypsycoffee.com 4/18 David Castro Band - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/22 Food Truck Wednesday - Guthrie Green 918-574-2421 www.guthriegreen.com 4/22 SoMo - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
4/22 Billy and Bobby Moore The Hunt Club - 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/22-23 Industrial & Tool Show Central Park Hall - Expo Square 918-744-1113 www.exposquare.com
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4/22-25 Comedian Matt Davis - Loony Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653 www.loonybincomedy.com 4/23 Tulsa Playboys - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
4/23 Fine as Paint - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/23 Tulsa Celebrity Fight Night featuring Main Event Announcer Michael Buffer, Al Bernstein, James Quick Tillis, Lamon Brewster, Buddy McGirt, Riddick Bowe, Leon Spinks, Gerry Cooney, Merciless Ray Mercer, Earnie Shavers - River Spirit Casino - Event Center - 918-995-8518 www.riverspirittulsa.com 4/23-26 Tulsa Drillers vs. NW Arkansas 918-744-5901 www.tulsadrillers.com
4/24 Death Cab For Cutie + AWOLNATION and Robert DeLong - Brady Theatre 918-582-7239 www.bradytheater.com 4/24 Penn and Teller - The Joint @ Hard Rock Casino - 918-384-ROCK www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com 4/24 RPM - The Hunt Club - 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com 4/24 Joel Osteen - BOK Center 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com
4/24 Noon Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Zarrow Center for Art and Education 918-631-4401 www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu/zarrow
4/24 Shakey Graves + David Ramirez Cain’s Ballroom - 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com 4/24-25 Oklahoma Dental Association Annual Meeting- Cox Business Center 918-978-0900 www.coxcentertulsa.com
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4/24-26 Treasure Island - John H. Williams Theatre - Performing Arts Cente 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
4/25 Gabriel Iglesias - BOK Center 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com
4/25 Wade Bowen & Whiskey Myers + The Herrold Sisters - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com 4/25 Brujoroots - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/25 Onyx Owl - Gypsy Coffee House & Cyber Cafe - 918-295-2181 www.gypsycoffee.com
4/26 Billy Bob Thornton & THE BOX MASTERS - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com 4/26 Hozier + LOW ROAR - Brady Theatre 918-582-7239 www.bradytheater.com
4/29 Iron & Wine - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com
4/29 Food Truck Wednesday - Guthrie Green 918-574-2421 www.guthriegreen.com 4/29 Dachshund and *.* - The Hunt Club 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
4/29 Marilyn Manson - Brady Theatre 918-582-7239 www.bradytheater.com 4/29-5/2 Comedian DC Malone - Loony Bin Comedy Club - 918-392-5653 www.loonybincomedy.com
4/30 John Fullbright + Samantha Crain, Paul Benjaman Band - Cain’s Ballroom 918-584-2306 www.cainsballroom.com 4/30-5/1 A Devil Inside - Liddy Doenges Theatre - Performing Arts Center 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com
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First Friday is guaranteed to be entertaining – start with a cocktail, coffee or early dinner on one of the many patios. Leisurely browse through the art and enjoy a great late dinner or nightcap at the District’s unique restaurants or clubs. Families can find many options from kid-friendly gallery shows to live music in the park. For those who like to linger even later, stay for one of the clubs, bars or coffee shops – many of which offer live entertainment.
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Visitors will enjoy the variety of restaurants, primarily locally owned eateries, which offer unique menus and dining experiences. From Chimera's famous breakfast tacos and coffee to Laffa's Greek salad, from a casual sidewalk patio to the white tablecloth service at Phryme Downtown Steakhouse, your dining experience will be second to none. The nightlife vibe of the Brady Arts District continues to grow. Each bar and club has its own character reflecting the entrepreneurial spirit of the District – many offering live entertainment. Grab a beer at a local dive bar, or enjoy a specialty hand crafted cocktail at Valkryie.
The Downtown Trolley is a favorite for visitors and residents alike. The Trolley links popular downtown districts with other points of interest including Tulsa Performing Arts Center and the BOK Arena. The Trolley operates on an established route Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 pm until 2 am. The complimentary service loops approximately every 30 minutes, originating at Woody Guthrie Center on the hour and half hour. The last run begins at 1:30 am. Check the downtown map on page 24 for Trolley stops and destinations or visit www.trolleymap.com for latest operational information.
The Brady Arts District is located on the north side of downtown next to ONEOK field. Visit with your concierge or bellman. Or for more information visit www.thebradyartsdistrict.com
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BLUE ROSE CAFÉ 1924 Riverside Drive 918.582.4600 The Blue Rose Café family prides itself in providing a comfortable atmosphere surrounded by great service and personality. Surrounded by windows, roll-up garage doors, indoor/outdoor service, and a large patio area constructed on piers overlooking the Arkansas River, it's the best place in town to kick back and relax.
CELEBRITY RESTAURANT 3109 S. Yale Ave 918.743.1800 For nearly 50 years, Celebrity Restaurant has been Tulsa’s icon. Established in 1963, Celebrity is a time-tested Tulsa tradition. Celebrity is a wonderful surprise. From the outside, it doesn't look like you might expect, but walk in and everything changes! Inside it is a cozy place that has an award-winning menu and classic decor that provide guests with a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience.
EDDIE’S STEAKHOUSE 3510 E. 31st St. 742.521.5212 A Tulsa landmark with unmatched tradition, quality, and pricing. Serving only the highest quality meats and Mediterranean-style dishes prepared fresh daily from the finest ingredients. IN THE RAW 34th & Peoria 918.744.1300 61st & Sheridan 918.524.0063 In the raw sushi features traditional and nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations in addition to a full menu of cooked cuisine. The menu is the creative and everevolving centerpiece of the multi-sensory dining experience. JAMES MCNELLIE’S PUBLIC HOUSE
409 East 1st Street 918-382-PINT (7468) McNellie’s is a neighborhood gathering place for everything and everyone - regardless of age. The pubs feature menus with fresh, reasonably priced food and an atmosphere that is ideal for everyone including families with young children.
JUNIPER 324 E 3rd St. 918.794.1090 Juniper focuses on providing the freshest, local products. Using hand-selected items sourced from Green Country, Juniper's menu evolves with the changing seasons, allowing Justin and his team to introduce new and exciting plates with International and American influences. The bar at Juniper focuses on innovation in mixology, utilizing infused vodkas, gins and flavored bitters. MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE
6823 S. Yale Ave 918.494.4043 Mahogany's steaks are the finest customaged U.S. Prime Midwestern Beef known for its excellence in marbling, texture and flavor. Selections from the ocean include Australian Rock lobster and the freshest fish daily based on availability. MCGILL’S 1560 E. 21st St. 918.742.8080 6058 S. Yale Ave. 918.388.8080 Prime rib. Prime steak. Prime seafood. This upscale restaurant delivers a dining experience that makes every guest feel as if they are an executive-level power player.
PRHYME STEAKHOUSE 111 N. Main 918.794.7700 In downtown Tulsa’s Brady District, PRHYME Downtown Steakhouse introduces an upscale, modern interpretation of an American steakhouse. PRHYME features classic cuts of beef, such as the Rib-Eye, NY Strip and Filet Mignon. PRHYME presents a wine list with over 225 selections from around the world, meticulously chosen and arranged by its Certified Sommelier and Beverage Director, Joe Breaux. RIVERSIDE GRILL 9912 Riverside Parkway 918.394.2433 Riverside Grill sits on the bank of the Arkansas River and focuses on providing the freshest in ingredients, seafood, and meats. Local produce and an extensive selection of gluten free menu items. Tulsa KEY • April 2015
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Every City has an iconic restaurant – the one that is the fabric of the community. The restaurant that has weathered the test of time. The restaurant that is the locals “go to” place for great atmosphere, service and consistency - but most importantly great food.
For nearly 50 years, Celebrity Restaurant has been Tulsa’s icon. Established in 1963, Celebrity is a time-tested Tulsa tradition. The menu isn’t long and hasn’t changed all that much since early days, but there is something for everyone.
Celebrity is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 to 2 and dinner Mon. through Thurs. from 5 to 9 pm; Fri. and Sat. 5 to 10. Reservations are suggested, but not required. For reservations call 918.743.1800. For more information visit them at www.celebritytulsa.com.
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TAVOLO ITALIAN BISTRO 115 West 5th St. 918.895.8403 A new dining concept by Justin Thompson, will open for business May 2014. The menu, featuring classic Italian favorites and modern, innovative plates, offer both lunch and dinner options along with an extensive wine list. Lemoncello and grappa are made in-house alongside freshly prepared tiramisu, homemade ice cream, sorbet and custard.
TRULA’S 115 West 5th St. 918.895.8403 Trula impresses with a traditional yet surprisingly decadent menu. From Scrumptious seafood to sizzling steaks to luscious pastries, Trula Restaurant provides spectacular offerings for refined Tulsa dining at its best.
WILD FORK 1820 Utica Square 918.742.0712 Where art meets the art of dining. This eclectic masterpiece is a fun-loving staple of the Midtown crowd. The Wild Fork features a full spectrum of dining and features an ever-changing collection of artwork by regional artists. SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 221 Brady St. 918.587.4440 Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs by hand, prepare sauces from scratch, & layer lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses, noodles, spices, & sauce. WILSON’S BBQ 1522 E. Apache Ave. 918.425.9912 3616 E. 11th Street 918.836.7020 This legendary, family-owned barbecue joint has been a Tulsa icon since the 1960s and is owed a debt of gratitude from the paper towel industry. After all, sloppy BBQ is the best BBQ!
YOKOZUNA 309 E. 2nd St 918.508.7676 Creative menu features classic dishes from Chinese, Japanese, and Thai and an Asian spin on some American favorites like filet mignon and pork chops.
CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO 777 West Cherokee St., 918.384.7800, As the seventh Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the world, Hard Rock Tulsa boasts Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill; 450 luxury hotel rooms and suites; more than 2,300 electronic games and 70 poker and table games; five dining venues including McGill’s on 19, a fine-dining penthouse restaurant; and six nightclubs and entertainment venues including the 2,500 seat Event Center and “indoor amphitheater” The Joint. The Hard Rock retail store is stocked with favorite Hard Rock merchandise and souvenirs.
RIVER SPIRIT CASINO 81st & Riverside • 8330 Riverside Pkwy., 918.995.8518 One of the largest casinos in Oklahoma, River Spirit offers more than 300,000 square feet of gaming space with 2,750 high-tech machines, 24 table games and 15 poker tables. With four dining venues including the state’s largest buffet and a sports bar, dining options are incredible. Other draws include free entertainment, exciting promotions, a prestigious High Stakes Lounge and excellent customer service - all within a beautiful new building.
OSAGE CASINO 951 W. 36th St. North, 918.699.7600 The 47,000-square-foot casino features a “blues and jazz” theme with 1,000 electronic gaming devices and an entertainment venue featuring headlining concert acts, amazing shows high-intensity sporting events.
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STONEHORSE CAFE 1748 Utica Square 918.712.7470 This upscale, locally-owned restaurant is located in the heart of historic Utica Square. The menu is straightforward and honest, prepared in classic French culinary technique with a New England influence.
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isitors to Tulsa need to experience the Oklahoma Aquarium. The Oklahoma Aquarium has now welcomed more than 400,000 guests each year including tens of thousands of students, ranging from preschoolers to graduate students on educational field trips and research projects. Among those visitors are also more than one million people from out-of-state.
The crown jewel is the Siegfried Families Shark Adventure, with 500,000 gallons of salt water. The unique tank design includes a walk-through tunnel and dome allowing visitors to see the largest bull sharks in captivity swimming all around and overhead. While the viewing is breathtaking, there are also hands-on opportunities, especially exciting for children. Kids, and adventurous adults, can touch and feed stingrays, small sharks and turtles in interactive tanks. Get as close to the fish as possible without getting wet, by crawling under the water’s surface to view exotic fish in the AEP-PSO Extreme Amazon. The exhibit, which also houses curious iguanas, is one of the newest features.
The Aquarium is home though to more than saltwater animals. Watch furry river otters, beavers and raccoons splash and play in the Hayes Family Ozark Stream. A crashing waterfall and rolling stream with native fish round out the beautiful exhibit replicating a northeastern Oklahoma habitat. The Aquatic Oklahoma gallery is full of fresh water fish including paddlefish, alligator gar, stripers and catfish. You will never look at Oklahoma lakes and rivers the same again after seeing the size of the swimmers lurking in those waterways.
Preview the new sea turtle exhibit under construction. The Sea Turtle Experience will house two 300-pound Loggerhead sea turtles, small sharks and other compatible fish in a 65,000 gallon tank. Visitors can peer through windows and see the construction site adjoined to the existing building.
More than 70% of our planet is covered by water, so learning about our oceans, rivers, lakes and streams, and the animals that live in these ecosystems, is a critical part of environmental science and conservation. That learning is fun and exciting at the Oklahoma Aquarium, so plan a visit and wish them Happy Anniversary. The Oklahoma Aquarium is located at 300 Aquarium Drive in Jenks. For more information and to register for 10th Anniversary events visit www.okaquarium.org or call 918- 296-FISH (3474).
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isitors to Tulsa can’t miss a stop at the historic Cain’s Ballroom. Built in 1924 by Tulsa entrepreneur Tate Brady, The Cain’s Ballroom has gone from a garage, a dime-a-dance joint and a dancing academy until it became what is known by artists and patrons alike as one of the top performance venues in the world today.
The highlight of the ballroom is a historic maple, spring loaded dance floor designed in a “log cabin” or concentric square pattern. The walls are decorated with oversized photographs of various musicians who played Cain’s, including Bob Wills, Johnnie Lee Wills, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, Tex Ritter, Kay Starr and Tennessee Ernie Ford.
Bob Wills was born into a family of fiddlers where he learned to play the fiddle and mandolin. As a young man, Wills performed at house dances, medicine shows and on the radio. On New Year’s Night 1935, he made his debut at Cain’s and the venue soon became known as “The Home of Bob Wills.”
As The Home of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys from 1935 to 1942, the ballroom was especially significant for popularizing a new sound of western music called western swing, a form of country and western that combined jazz, hillbilly, boogie, blues, big band swing, rhumba, mariachi and jitterbug music. Weekly dances, a midnight radio show and a daily noon-hour program were played by Bob Wills during what are remembered as his “glory years.”
Bob Wills is remembered as “The King of Western Swing.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1978, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 for his significant contributions to American music from the 1930s through the 1960s. During his career, Wills wrote and recorded at least 470 songs, including “Take Me Back to Tulsa” and “San Antonio Rose,” and he influenced such artists as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Asleep at the Wheel.
Even if you miss a concert night - you can still see the ballroom and enjoy Oklahoma Joe's - located in Bob's, the side stage of Cain's Ballroom. The restaurant serves some of the best BBQ this side of Memphis and is open 11a.m. to 2p.m. Monday-Friday and for many of the livemusic events at Cain's. Located at 423 N Main Street call 918-960-2017 or visit okjoes.com. Cain’s concert days vary though the month, for the current schedule check the event calendar on page 26, visit cainsballroom.com or call 918-584-2306.
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Shopping
ANTIQUES
I-44 ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES MALL
5111 S. Peoria Ave. 918-712-2222 I-44 Antique and Collectibles Mall has been Tulsa's #1 Antique Store since 1996. Come and see what our more than 50 vendors have to offer in our 9,000 square feet of dealer space.
TULSA ANTIQUES & VINTAGE JEWELRY
4717 E. 41st St. 918-712-8855 Providing everything you need to outfit yourself and your home in antique and vintage wares. Stop by to try on an assortment of jewelry made as early as the late 1800s. A collection of rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and earrings all reflect antique styles that are hard to find in modern jewelry stores. Shop a variety of home furnishings, as well. The shop specializes in items from the late 1800s to the 1930s and boasts antique tables, chairs, sofas, cabinets and beds all in pristine condition.
RETAIL AND SPECIALTY LYON'S INDIAN STORE
111 S. Detroit 918-582-6372 Lyon's Indian Store has been a Tulsa fixture for over 95 years. Located in downtown Tulsa Lyon’s offers one of the largest selections of American Indian goods and Oklahoma souvenirs in Tulsa, Located in the city's vibrant Blue Dome District, Lyon's Indian Store features silver and turquoise Indian jewelry, t-shirts, moccasins, Native American art, rugs, pottery, bronze statues, Pendleton blankets, crafts, beads, feathers, gifts and more.
WESTERN WEAR
CAVENDER'S BOOT CITY
8035 E 31st St 918-664-2668 Cavender’s takes exceptional care of our customers, striving to provide the best value, selection, and service in the business. It’s true - Cavender’s has something for everyone.
DRYSDALES WESTERN WEAR
3220 S. Memorial Dr. 918-664-6481 10127 E. 71st St, 918-252-7917 Established in 1981, this 55,000 square foot emporium features seven departments and the widest selection of Wrangler jeans in the southwest. The newest addition to the
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Drysdales family is located at the center of the Tulsa shopping district, near the intersection of Hwy 169 and 71st Street.
REGIONAL SHOPPING MALLS RIVERWALK CROSSING
300 Riverwalk Terrace 918-296-7121 Through the entrance of RiverWalk Crossing, our resident moose is awaiting visitors at the beautiful rock waterfall cave. Visitors will be delighted by the wildlife sculptures, outdoor fireplaces, riverside outlook areas, and an outdoor amphitheater as children play in the unique dancing fountains. Stroll along the riverbanks and explore the many upscale restaurants and shops of RiverWalk Crossing. Visitors may even catch one of the many live, outdoor performances.
THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER
51st St & S. Sheridan Rd 918-622-3860 The Farm, a Tulsa landmark, is charmingly reminiscent of a village square and features a 90 year old restored barn. The tree-lined outdoor shopping center with convenient curbside parking is home to more than 40 national, regional and local retailers, services and restaurants creating a unique shopping experience in the heart of Tulsa.
THE SHOPPES AT THE REGAL PLAZA
81st Street & S. Lewis 918-295-7200 Upscale shopping with unique boutiques focusing mainly on clothing and home accessories.
TULSA PROMENADE
41st Street & S. Yale Avenue 918-627-9282 Known for great department store shopping, including the most recent addition of Macy’s, as well as other popular retailers including The Gap and Express.
UTICA SQUARE
21st Street and South Utica 918-742-5531 Offers upscale well-known boutiques such as White House/Black Market, Coach, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Chico’s, as well as a number independently owned stores.
WOODLAND HILLS MALL
71st Street and South Memorial Drive Woodland Hills Mall is Tulsa’s premier shopping destination - hundreds of popular stores, restaurants, and specialty shops - the perfect place to spend a Saturday afternoon.
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Looking for a local steak dinner in a unique atmosphere? Molly’s Landing is just the place. The unique atmosphere and decor of Molly’s Landing never allow for a dull moment or for the conversation to wane. The restaurant is adorned from ceiling to floor with antique oddities, eccentric lighting fixtures, noticeable statues, and beautifully hand painted tables. It’s not just the setting - a rustic log cabin on historic Route 66 on the banks of the Verdigris River – that makes Molly's special. A full assortment of steaks, game and seafood awaits diners here. Located about fifteen minutes from downtown Tulsa off of historic Highway 66, Molly’s is open from 4 to 10 Monday through Saturday. 3700 North Highway 66 in Catoosa (exit 241 off of Interstate 44 east). For more information, call 918-266-7853 or visit mollyslanding.com.
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