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Welcome From the Mayor
We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City.
I am pleased that you have chosen to visit Oklahoma City 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,
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Mick Cornett, Mayor
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Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier KEY Cover Feature: Cross Bar Gallery City Sources What to See & Do Entertainment Districts Calendar of Events KEY Shopping: 200 Park for Her Dining Guide Clubs and Entertainment KEY Entertainment: Pole Position Raceway KEY Editor’s Pick: In the Raw KEY Casino: Grand Casino Oklahoma City Map KEY Exhibition: Cowboy Crossing Downtown Map Shopping KEY Festival: Oklahoma Regatta KEY Editor’s Pick: Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar & Grill”
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Oklahoma City The Newest Frontier
Oklahoma City is a surprise to many visitors and newcomers, with all the friendliness of a small town and the amenities of our nation’s biggest cities. And with over fifty attractions, museums and other activities, visitors will never be at a loss for fun things to see and do.
Oklahoma City was born in a single day - April 22, 1889. Just a little over a century ago, the site of Oklahoma City was a grassand-timbered land of gently rolling hills flattening out into prairie in the west. In just over 100 years, this collection of tents grew to a metropolitan city that sprawls across 625 square miles of America's heartland. Its metro population numbers over a million - a third of the entire state’s population.
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ABOUT OUR PAST…
Oklahoma’s written history began in 1541 when Spanish explorer Coronado ventured through this area. At that time, it was the home of the Plains Indian tribes, such as the Osage, Kiowa, Apache and Comanche. In 1803, Oklahoma was sold to the U.S. as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
In the 1830s, the federal government forced the Five Civilized Tribes to leave their homelands. These tribes were living in the southeastern part of the U.S. They had to walk to Oklahoma over a trail that became known as the “Trail of Tears.” Many men, women and children died during this long and treacherous trip. Once these people settled here, Oklahoma became Indian Territory. 2013
Cowboys began their history on the Texas plains. Texas ranchers found they had large supplies of beef with no place to sell it. The East Coast needed beef. To meet that demand, Texas ranchers had to move their cattle to the closest railroads, which were in Kansas. The Chisholm Trail and other cattle routes were made through Oklahoma between 1866 and 1889. While traveling through Oklahoma, the ranchers realized the territory was not only closer to the railroads, but a good location for raising cattle as well. There was one parcel of land that was never given over to any Indian tribe the Unassigned Lands. In the 1880s, many frontier Americans wanted to move into this land. Soon, landless pioneers began slipping over into this area without authorization. These were the “Boomers,” who were trying to force t h e government into opening the territory up to homesteaders. President Benjamin Harrison signed legislation that opened up the Unassigned Lands and on
Did You Know? The world’s first installed
parking meter was in
Oklahoma City, on July 16,
1935. Carl C. Magee, of
Oklahoma City, is generally
credited with originating the
parking meter. He filed for a
patent for a “coin controlled
parking meter” on May 13,
1935.
April 22, 1889, about 50,000 homesteaders gathered at the boundaries. At noon, the cannon roared, and the hordes of people streamed over the line on wagons and buckboards, horseback, on foot and even on bicycles into the two million acres of land, made their claims and, overnight, Oklahoma City grew out of the plains. The settlers who entered to claim land before the official start of the land run were called Sooners. Hence the state’s nickname. On December 16, 1907, the Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory joined, and Oklahoma became the 46th state.
OKLAHOMA CITY TODAY
Above: Cowboys and Rodeo are center stage each January at the International Finals Rodeo.
The pioneer zeal of those early settlers is just as evident in the Oklahoma City of today. The western spirit that helped found Oklahoma City is apparent everywhere you go. Oklahomans are just as likely to be wearing boots and a cowboy hat as they are a suit and tie. Magnificent attractions
Left: City Church
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Opposite Page: Metro Transit Trolley; Bricktown Ballpark.
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like the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Remington Park Race Track, Frontier City Theme Park, and the Red Earth Indian Center all reflect the strong ties this area has with its western heritage.
In the early 1990s, the leaders of Oklahoma City were faced with a decision: to compete or retreat. The decision was made to compete and the city launched a visionary project one that would change the face of Oklahoma City forever. That plan was Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS), an ambitious program that is one of the most aggressive and successful public-private partnerships ever undertaken in the U.S. The current amount being spent in this public/private partnership exceeds $3 billion.
As a result of that vision, visitors can now enjoy a multitude of new attractions and entertainment options. The NBA Oklahoma City Thunder
attract record crowds with its fast-paced, pulsepounding action in the new Chesapeake Energy Arena. The arena, a 20,000-seat entertainment facility, has proven to be an ideal location for basketball, concerts and events.
The 15,000-seat AT&T Bricktown Ballpark is home to the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Houston Astros Triple A affiliate, and has been named one of the nation's top two minor league baseball facilities.
Our professional ice hockey team, the Oklahoma City Barons, thrill sports fans in the Cox Center.
The Bricktown Canal extends through the Bricktown entertainment district -- just east of downtown, past the Ballpark to the Oklahoma River. The river is being transformed into a seven-mile-long series of river lakes bordered by landscaped areas, trails and recreational facilities.
Work on this $23 million project will continue through 2011. Shops, restaurants and entertainment, hiking and biking trails, and park areas are part of this developing area.
A multi-million dollar facelift and renovation of the Cox Convention Center has added new meeting rooms and lobby areas, along with a remodeled exterior and exhibit space. The renovation of the Civic Center Music Hall, an historic art deco building, is now the premier performing arts venue in the Southwest.
A new trolley system, the Oklahoma Spirit, covers a three-mile area and loops
through downtown with an additional segment of the trolley system linking the Meridian area hotels, state fairgrounds an Stockyards area with downtown and Bricktown. The unique streetcars offer continuous service six days a week.
Oklahoma City isn't lacking in entertainment options, either. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra, Ballet Oklahoma, and Broadway shows at Lyric Theatre and the Civic Center are just the beginning. Beautiful lakes, parks and some of the nation's best golf courses and tennis facilities also await the outdoor enthusiast. Welcome to the new Oklahoma City.
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There are not many places in Oklahoma City… check that, in America… where you can swing a rope, watch a rodeo star try on chaps, sit on a hand-tooled saddle or a custom leather sofa, all while gazing at an original western oil painting or sculpture. But nestled in the heart of Historic Stockyards City -- at Cross Bar/National Saddlery -- you can do exactly that. Whether you are a fan of rodeo, have a horse, or are just intrigued by our Western heritage, Cross Bar Gallery at National Saddlery Company is a destination not to be missed. With one step inside, you will experience the look, feel and history of the best of Western tradition and lifestyle. “Cross Bar started off as Artist Bill Jaxon’s home. He lived in back, painted out front, and displayed his work on the walls,” says current owner Jo Wiens of Cross Bar Gallery. Before purchasing the Gallery in 2005, Wiens was among the Gallery’s many loyal customers. “This was my favorite place to shop in Oklahoma City,” she says. So on becoming the owner, she replanted Cross Bar’s roots in the furnishings and fine art of the American West. “My husband and I are farmers, ranchers and horse people, so we built a Gallery filled with the kind of things we would love to have in our home.”
No matter the medium – whether painting, sculpture, pottery, leatherwork, woodwork, or furniture – everything at Cross Bar Gallery is a true work of Western Art. “If it doesn’t look like a piece of art, we don’t sell it, says Wiens.” Each piece of furniture is custom designed with attention to every detail. Cross Bar designs are available as floor models, and design staff work to create the perfect custom designs to satisfy the discerning customer’s needs. “A lot of our customers have very traditional or even contemporary homes or offices, but are looking for that hard-to-find unique style of Made in USA furniture. We actually custom design all types of furniture, from modern to traditional, western, lodge and rustic,” says Wiens, “but our focus always has been, and always will be, on the hand-crafted, high quality, Made in USA product.”
Jaxon’s remarkable paintings are still featured in the Gallery, now alongside works from such notable artists as Kenneth Wyatt, Martin Grelle,
G. Harvey, and C.R. Morrison. Even the 9-foot tall fiberglass cowboy boot that stands outside was painted by one of Cross Bar’s artists. The Gallery seeks out and promotes local and regional artists and craftsmen. “It’s a source of pride,” says Wiens. “Our mission is to create an experience for our guests that stirs passion for the cowboy lifestyle, connection with the western community, while preserving the traditions of our western heritage.”
So when long-time saddle maker John David Rule decided to sell National Saddlery, Wiens – who was also one of the saddle shop’s loyal customers – jumped at the opportunity to buy it. “It just made perfect sense,” says Wiens of the partnership between Cross Bar and National Saddlery. “Cross Bar Gallery celebrates our western heritage through art and furnishings. National Saddlery shares the same mission of sustaining and preserving the legacy of our Western heritage. What Cross Bar offers for the Western home and office, National Saddlery provides for the horse and ranch.”
National Saddlery’s beginnings are as storied as those of Cross Bar Gallery. National Saddlery began in 1926 when a
family spat at the old Oklahoma Saddlery prompted Earl Denu to open his doors as “National Saddlery” just across the street. Denu’s location right next door to the famed Cattlemen’s Café no doubt contributed to the sustainability of National Saddlery, and the saddle shop has operated continuously in the same location for nearly 90 years. This history is celebrated at National Saddlery, with historic photos of inside and outside the store prominently displayed on the shop’s walls.
Merging Cross Bar Gallery and National Saddlery created the need for additional space, and in 2008, a second location was opened at the corner of 13th & South Agnew just 1/2 block south of the original store
location. There, National Saddlery has grown to become a premier retailer of equine and western lifestyle products. With a working leather shop on site, master leather craftsmen still hand-cut and hand-make the National Saddlery line of western tack which is sold on the store’s shelves and online across the United States. The original National Saddlery location features Jewelry, Gifts and Apparel and is Oklahoma’s exclusive retailer of Bob Berg Designs – a line of jewelry created by rodeo athlete turned jewelry maker, Bob Berg. For a taste of our Western heritage, be sure to stop by both these Stockyards City stores and experience the look and feel of the Old West!
Cross Bar Gallery/National Saddlery is located at 1400 South Agnew in Stockyards City, 405-239-2104. National Saddlery Gift is still located next to Cattlemen’s in the Stockyards at 1307 South Agnew, 405-601-4438. Visit both stores at nationalsaddlery.com. Oklahoma City KEY • October
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Did You Know?
Myriad Botanical Gardens
has more than 1,200 species
of plants in the Crystal
Bridge, representing plants
from every continent in the
world except Antarctica–
including more than 2,500
orchids.
CITY SOURCES
EMERGENCY
Police/Fire/Ambulance...........................................911 AAA Emergency Road Service.................(800)222-4357 OKC Police Non-Emergency.............................297-1000 Oklahoma Highway Patrol.................................425-2043 Cellular........................................................................*55 Oklahoma Poison Control Center......................271-5454
URGENT CARE
First1MED..............North OKC....................478.0633 First1MED..................NW OKC......................495.5841 First1MED................South OKC......................636-0767 First1MED...................Edmond........................844-1633
HOSPITALS
Above: Myriad Botanical Gardens
Bone and Joint Hospital.....................................272-9671 Community Hospital..........................................602-8100 Deaconess Hospital............................................604-6000 Edmond Medical Center....................................341-6100 Integris Baptist Medical Center.........................949-3011 Integris Southwest Medical Center....................636-7000 Mercy Health Center..........................................755-1515 Midwest Regional Medical Center....................610-4411 Norman Regional Hospital................................329-6877 OU Medical Center............................................271-4700 Renaissance Women’s Hospital.........................359-9800 Saint Anthony Hospital......................................272-7000 OU Health Science Center.................................271-4000 Veteran’s Hospital……........................……......270-0501
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...............................................(405) 232-6161
AIRLINES
American...................................................(800)433-7300 Delta..........................................................(800)221-1212 Southwest..................................................(800)435-9792 United........................................................(800)241-6522 Frontier................................................(800)432-1359
AIRPORTS
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Wiley Post Airport..............................................789-4061 Will Rogers World Airport Paging.....................680-3317 Police.....................680-3233 Travelers Aid. ........680-3317
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ENTERTAINMENT
Did You Know?
Tickets and Information Ballet Oklahoma.........................................848-8637 Black Liberated Arts Center............................232-2522 Barons Hockey ..............................................232-4625 Bricktown Brawlers.........................................602-8557 Canterbury Choral Society...............................232-7464 Carpenter Square Theatre................................232-6500 Chesapeake Arena..........................................602-8500 Civic Center Music Hall..................................297-2584 COX Business Center......................................297-3300 Lyric Theatre...................................................524-9312 National Cowboy Museum.............................478-2250 Oklahoma State Capital..................................521-3356 Science Museum of Oklahoma........................602-6664 OKC Museum of Art......................................236-3100 OKC Philharmonic.........................................842-5387 Oklahoma Opry...............................................632-8322 Oklahoma City Redhawks..............................218-1000 Oklahoma City Thunder..................................208-4800 Prairie Dance Theatre......................................424-2249 Rose State College Performing Arts................733-7960 Stage Center Presents......................................270-4801 State Fair Park.................................................948-6704 Stockyards City...............................................235-7267
Oklahoma doesn’t have Indian
Reservations. We do, however,
have 39 federally-recognized
tribal nations headquarters in
the state. Oklahoma has the
largest American Indian popu-
lation of any state. Many of
the American Indians living in
Oklahoma today are
descendants from the
original 67 tribes
inhabiting Indian Territory.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Brookside Golf Course (18 holes) 9016 South Shields • 632-9666
Earlywine Golf Course (36 holes) 115th & S. Portland • 691-1727
James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes) 824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353
Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes) 4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565
Above: Dancers performing at Red Earth Festival
Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes) 4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421
Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes) 2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874
PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS
Earlywine Golf Course (12 Courts) S.W. 119th & May Avenue
OKC Tennis Center (24 courts) N.W. 36th & Portland
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A R T G A L L E R I E S • M U S E U M S • AT T R A C T I O N S • H I S T O R I C S I T E S
WHAT TO SEE & DO
AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM 9 E. Sheridan • 604-2793 The American Banjo Museum is a $5 million, world-class 21,000 square foot facility honoring the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. The museum contains more than 300 instruments, the largest collection on public display in the world. Examples include replicas of primitive banjos developed by African slaves in the Old South, Minstrel Age instruments from 19th century, post WWII instruments used in bluegrass, folk and world music, and museum’s core collection of ornately decorated banjos made in America during the Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s. Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6 Sun 12-5. Admission:
Adults $6; Seniors (55+), Students $5; Youth (5-17) $4; Children (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults-2 children) $15
FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK 11501 NE Expressway • 478-2412 www.frontiercity.com Frontier City, a western-style theme park in Oklahoma City, covers over 40 acres of rides, shows and attractions for the entire family. Frontier City features three roller coasters, and water rides that are guaranteed to cool you off. Frontier City is open weekends through Memorial Day. Daily operation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visit frontiercity.com.
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JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1714 Highway 9 W. Seminole • 405-382-0950 A special hands-on museum where 3 to 12 year olds “become” TV anchors, doctors, medics, judges, artists, pilots, firefighters and much more. Be amazed at the 13,500-gallon aquarium filled with aquatic life. The place in Oklahoma where kids “play to learn” and adults “learn to play.” (East of OKC on 1-40 at Seminole exit #200, 9 miles south to Highway 9, then 1 mile west.) Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Mon. and major holidays. Admission: $8
MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS 301 W. Reno - 297-3995 The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in the heart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring over 2,000 fascinating species of palm trees, flowers and exotic plants from across the globe. Hours: MonSat 9-5; Sun 11-5 (Sun 11-7, June 1-Labor Day). Admission to Crystal Bridge: $7 for adults; $6 for students, active military and seniors 62+; $4 for children 4-12. Discount for groups of 20+. Admission is free for children 3 and under. Outdoor grounds: Free.
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NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM 1700 NE 63rd • 478-2250 The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preserves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlative collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, and the famous 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail. New historical galleries include the American Cowboy Gallery, the American Rodeo Gallery, Western Performer’s Gallery and Prosperity Junction, a re-created authentic western town. Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this national memorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 10-5 7 days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50, seniors and students $9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and under free.
OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART 415 Couch Drive • 236-3100 The Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility featuring 15 exhibition galleries, an education center, a 250-seat theater, cafe, store and library/resource center. Programs include world-class traveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs and a variety of family activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculpture by world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and downtown. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $12; Senior (62+) Students and Children $10; Children under 5 Free. Oklahoma City KEY • October 2013
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OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive • 522-0754 The past comes alive at the Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma’s state museum of history. Discover the people and stories that make Oklahoma truly unique. From oil and gas to aviation, from the Dust Bowl to space exploration, from tornadoes to the Land Run, from Native American Indians to Route 66, there’s a story of triumph and tragedy, hope and heartache, famous and infamous around every corner. Conveniently located in the Capital Complex, the museum is adjacent to the State Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion, both within easy driving or walking distance. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 to 5. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; $4 for students.
OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM 620 N Harvey • 235-3313 The Museum, housed in the historic Journal Record Building that was damaged by the blast, is adjacent to the symbolic memorial, provides visitors with an experience beyond what they see at the memorial monument. The storyline is presented in ten chapters beginning in Oklahoma City the morning of the bombing, the moments immediately following the blast, through the 16 days of rescue and recovery, and to the rebuilding of Oklahoma City. The story is told through exhibits and recorded narratives from victims’ family members, survivors, rescue workers and others. Hours: Open seven days a week, Mon – Sat, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sun, Noon -6 p..m Ticket sales stop daily at 5 p.m. Admission: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors 62+, Military with ID and Students (Age 6 through college with ID), 5 and under free.
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344 Come on, the wild is calling! One of the top three family-friendly zoos in the nation, the Zoo features a diverse and fascinating animal and plant collection. Children and adults alike will enjoy world class habitats including Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook, Oklahoma Trails and the new elephant habitat. The Children’s Zoo allows kids of all ages the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature through play plus interactions with barnyard animals and the ever-popular lorikeets! Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Adventure District the Zoo is open everyday except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Adult admission (12-64) $8; Children (3-11) and seniors (65+) $5; Children 2 and under free.
SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA • 2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNI The state’s premier destination for family fun, houses over eight acres of hands-on science experiences. With brand new exhibits, the excitement of live entertainment shows, one-of-a-kind IMAX film experiences and a newly renovated Science Floor. As the state’s only physical science museum and a Smithsonian Affiliate, The Museum reveals the wonder and relevance of science in our everyday lives. From traveling beyond the Milky Way in the Planetarium Theater to witnessing live explosions in Science Live, the Museum provides a safe environment for letting your inner-child run wild. Museum Hours: Open Mon Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-6pm, Sun: 11am-6pm. General Admission & Dome Theater - Adults: $14.95 Seniors: $11.95 Children: $11.95 General Admission - Adults: $10.95 Seniors: $8.95 Children: $8.95 Dome Theater Only - Adults: $8.45 Seniors: $6.95 Children: $6.95 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2013
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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 . ADVENTURE DISTRICT
The Adventure District is the destination for entertainment the entire family
will enjoy. Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35 in northeast Oklahoma City, the district features Oklahoma’s most outstanding visitor attractions. Attractions include the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, National Softball Hall of Fame, Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo, Science Museum Oklahoma, Remington Park Racing Casino and Cinemark Tinseltown USA.
BRICKTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
Just east of Downtown is Bricktown, Oklahoma City's renovated ware house district. When the area was built back at the
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turn of the century, bricks made from Oklahoma's famous dark red earth were the most plentiful building material available. Today, those bricks provide the signature look to Bricktown, which has become OKC's biggest hot spot for fine restaurants, clubs, galleries and shops, including Oklahoma's first microbrewery. Tour boats chug down the Bricktown Canal, a mile-long pedestrian waterway that cuts through the heart of Bricktown, turns south at
the Ballpark, past water falls and fountains to the new Harkins Theatres and Bass Pro Shops. Centennial Crossing, a larger-than-life sculpture depicting the Oklahoma Land Run, consists of 45 figures depicting land run participants on their way to stake claims in the new territory.
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OKLAHOMA CITY ARTS DISTRICT
As the majestic Myriad Botanical Gardens and the multi-faceted Stage Center - home of several theater companies - remain major anchor attractions for the Arts District, several new venues have recently opened. The Civic Center Music Hall reopened its doors in November 2001, presenting a classic ambiance from stainless steel accents to authentic art deco chandeliers for all to admire. The state-of-the art facility showcases performances from ballet to Broadway. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art houses the largest glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly. Standing nearly 55 feet tall with over 2,400 pieces of
glass, the sculpture shines as a beacon from the front atrium of the museum. The museum also showcases numerous other exhibits as well as an impressive classic film library.
PASEO DISTRICT
The Historic Paseo District is a part of Oklahoma City that time forgot - but the arts remembered. The gateway to this historic district is considered to be NW 30th and Shartel. The Paseo was built in 1929 as the first commercial shop-
ping district north of downtown Oklahoma City. This little Spanish village with its stucco buildings and clay tile roofs is the home of Oklahoma City’s artists’ community. On this little tree lined street you will find painters, potters, photographers, writers, and actors. Within the two blocks of the Paseo you can visit a stained glass works, a pottery studio, watch a painter at work, see a performance of a children's theater group, have dinner, and shop.
STOCKYARDS DISTRICT
If you want to see a little of the real West of today, mosey on down to Stockyards City, a few minutes west of downtown. Home to the world’s largest stocker/feeder live-
stock market, Stockyards City is the “genuine article” and a "must see." For over 80 years, Stockyards City has continually offered the kind of quality products and services which are synonymous with the heritage of the West. A ‘must do’ in the Stockyards is Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Oklahoma’s oldest continually operating restaurant. After a great steak, take time to browse the western wear and specialty shops lining the streets, complete with jeans (Wranglers is the brand of choice), wide selection of boots, hats, dusters, spurs and belt buckles the size of
hubcaps. If you can’t find what you need off the shelf, there are highly skilled artisans ready to custom make whatever you need. You won’t find any “My parents went to Stockyard City and all I got was this lousy T-shirt” shirts or Elvis salt and pepper shakers, but you will leave knowing what a real steak tastes like, and that real boots don’t come from Bloomingdale’s.
WESTERN AVENUE DISTRICT
Just north of downtown, beginning at 36th street and continuing north to Wilshire, this historic area is an eclectic collection of restaurants, antique shops, home furnishing specialty stores, personal services, art galleries and retail shops. Frequently referred to by locals as “Restaurant Row”, Western Avenue features almost every cuisine at trendy establishments ranging from casual to elegant. Western Avenue is an older commercial strip that still maintains some of its 1940’s atmosphere with the feel and charm of a small town main street. The district also features unique shopping opportunities with hip stores, antique stores, boutiques, galleries, spas and upscale shopping. Independently owned restaurants and clubs, live music, entertainment and
shopping make this area a fun place to browse.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thru 10/26 Exhibit: “Fairy Tales in Miniature: Russian Lacquer Boxes from the Lucy Maxym Collection” - Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Shawnee - 405-878-5300 www.mgmoa.org
Thru 10/31 Exhibit: Jacqueline Iskander
Mosaics Norman Depot, Norman 405-593-9060 www.pasnorman.org
Thru 11/30 Exhibit: “Enriched: Animal Art from the OKC Zoo” - Oklahoma History Center 405-522-0797 www.okhistorycenter.org Thru
12/15 Thoroughbred Season Remington Park 405-424-1000 www.remingtonpark.com
Thru 12/31 Exhibit: “Oklahoma Writers” Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-0765, www.okhistorycenter.org
Thru 12/31 Exhibit: “Crumbo Spirit Talk” Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-0784, www.okhistory.org
Thru 12/31 Exhibit “Reigns Supreme: The Little Black Dress and Beyond” - Oklahoma History Center 405-522-0784 www.okhistory.org
Thru 1/2 Exhibit: “Dark Light: the Micaceous Ceramics of Christine Nofchissey McHorse” - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma
Thru 5/11 Alan Houser and His Students National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 12/31 Exhibit: “Oklahoma @ the Movies” - Oklahoma History Center 405-522-0784, www.okhistory.org OCTOBER
10/1 Food & Wine Bike Tour - Begins at 9th and Broadway in Downtown OKC - 405-235-3500 www.DowntownOKC.com
10/1 Art Adventures - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/1 Tuesday Noon Concerts - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/2 Carson & Barnes Circus - Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee 405-275-7020, www.shawneeexpo.org 10/2
Wide-Open Wednesdays - Free Admission at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
10/3 The Oil & Gas Trade Expo - Fair Park 405-948-6700, www.okstatefair.com
10/3 Chris Tomlin Burning Lights Tour with Louie Giglio - Chesapeake Energy Arena 405-602-8700, www.ChesapeakeArena.com
10/3-4 Triangle Horse Sale - The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee 405-273-2818, www.trihorse.com 10/4 First Friday Gallery Walk - National Cowboy
& Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
10/4 7th Annual OU Westheimer Airport Open House & Family Festival - OU Westheimer Airport, Norman - 405-593-9060 www.airport.ou.edu
10/4 Symposium for Libertad de Expresi贸n: Freedom of Expression in Latin America and the Caribbean - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Norman - 405-325-3272, www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/4 EvFest "Bands, Bites & Brews" Festival
Market Place, Edmond - 405-341-3111 www.edmondmobilemeals.org
10/4-5 Haunt the River Cruise - Meridian Landing on the Oklahoma River 405-702-7755 www.okrivercruises.com
10/4-5 Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds - 4524 Riverside Circle - www.guthrieok.com
10/4-6 Day Out with Thomas: Go Go Thomas Tour 2013 - Oklahoma Railway Museum 405-424-8222 oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
10/4-6 Operation Military Kids Weekend Frontier City 405-478-2140 www.FrontierCity.com
10/5 Martina McBride in concert - Lucky Star Casino, Concho - 405-262-7612 www.luckystarcasino.org
10/4-11/2 BooVille - Frontier City 405-478-2140, www.FrontierCity.com
10/5 Drop-in Art - OKC Museum of Art 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com
10/4-12 The Crucible - Shawnee Little Theatre, Shawnee - 405-275-2805 www.shawneelittletheatre.com 10/4-11/2 FrightFest - Frontier City 405-478-2140, www.FrontierCity.com
10/4 OKC Barons vs. Charlotte - Cox Convention Center - 405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com
10/5 Saturdays for Kids - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
10/5 Oklahoma Czech Festival - Yukon 405-354-3567, www.yukoncc.com
10/5 Pancakes & Pilots Fly-In - Shawnee Regional Airport, Shawnee - 405-878-1532 www.visitshawnee.com
10/5 OKC Barons vs. Charlotte - Cox Convention Center - 405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com
10/5 Kids Haunt the River - Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755, www.okrivercruises.com
10/5-1/4/14 Exhibit: Libertad de Expresi贸n: the Arst of the Americas and Cold War Politics - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/5-6 Reptile & Exotic Animal Convention Fair Park - 405-948-6700 www.okstatefair.com
10/5-6 Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
10/6 Spotlight on Latin American Cinema: The Violin Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938, www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/6-13 Cimarron Opera presents “A Grimm Affair” - Various libraries throughout the Metro area 405-364-8962 www.cimarronopera.org
10/7 First Free Monday - Sam Noble Museum, Norman 405-593-9060 www.snomnh.ou.edu
10/7 Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Armstrong Auditorium, Edmond - 405-285-1010 www.armstrongauditorium.org
10/8 Parks & Nature Bike Tour - Begins outside the Downtown Library in Downtown Oklahoma City - 405-235-3500 www.DowntownOKC.com 10/8 Art Adventures - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/8 Tuesday Noon Concerts - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/8 Spotlight on Latin American Cinema Clandestine Childhood - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/8-10 Seminar: Elements of Design for Western Craftsmen - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org 10/9 Spotlight on Latin American Cinema: The Colors of the Mountain - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/9 Wide-Open Wednesdays - Free Admission at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org 10/11 2nd Friday Circuit of Art - Mainsite Art Gallery, Norman 405-593-9060 www.2ndfridaynorman.com
10/11 Exhibit: Donald Longcrier & Barbara Ryan - Mainsite Art Gallery, Norman 405-593-9060 www.2ndfridaynorman.com
10/11-12 Haunt the River Cruise - Meridian Landing on the Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755 www.okrivercruises.com 10/11-12 Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds 4524 Riverside Circle www.guthrieok.com
10/11-12 Cowboy Crossings - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
10/11-1/5/14 Cowboy Artists of America 48th Annual Sale & Exhibition - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org 10/11-1/5/14 Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 15th Annual Exhibition & Sale National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
10/12 Drop-in Art - OKC Museum of Art 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com
10/12 Kids Haunt the River - Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755 www.okrivercruises.com
10/12-13 OK Foundation Quarter Horse Registry - Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee 405-275-7020 www.shawneeexpo.org
10/12-19 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show - Fair Park - 405-948-6700 www.okstatefair.com
10/15 Art After Noon - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/15 Downtown Living Bike Tour - Begins outside Native Roots Market in Deep Deuce 405-235-3500 www.DowntownOKC.com
10/15 Art Adventures - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/15 Tuesday Noon Concerts - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/15 OKC Barons vs. Texas - Cox Convention Center - 405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com
10/15 Preseason OKC Thunder vs Denver Nuggets - Chesapeake Energy Arena 405-208-4652, www.nba.com/thunder
10/16 Wide-Open Wednesdays - Free Admission at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
10/16-11/2 The Rocky Horror Show - Plaza Theatre 405-524-9312 www.LyricTheatreOKC.com 10/17 6 Degrees of Bacon - 1114 N. Harvey, Midtown 405-235-3500 www.DowntownOKC.com
10/18 OKC Barons vs. Abbotsford - Cox Convention Center 405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com
10/18-19 Haunt the River Cruise - Meridian Landing on the Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755 www.okrivercruises.com 10/18-19 Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds - 4524 Riverside Circle www.guthrieok.com
10/18-20 Sooner Stage Presents: The Full Monty Sooner Theatre, Norman - 405-321-9600 www.soonertheatre.com
10/19 Ghosts of Fort Reno Tour - Fort Reno El Reno - 405-262-3987 www.fortreno.org
10/19 Drop-in Art - OKC Museum of Art 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com
10/19 Keith Urban Light the Fuse Tour Chesapeake Energy Arena - 405-602-8700 www.ChesapeakeArena.com
10/19 OKC Barons vs. Abbotsford - Cox Convention Center 405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com
10/19 Kids Haunt the River - Oklahoma River 405-702-7755 www.okrivercruises.com
10/19 Mike Epps with Naughty by Nature Lucky Star Casino, Concho - 405-262-7612 www.luckystarcasino.org
10/19-20 An Artistry in Wood - Woodcarving & Sculpting Show & Sale - Fair Park 405-948-6700, www.okstatefair.com
10/20 Preseason OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz Chesapeake Energy Arena - 405-208-4652 www.nba.com/thunder
10/22 Art Adventures - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma 10/22 Tuesday Noon Concerts - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/23 Wide-Open Wednesdays - Free Admission at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
10/23 Avenged Sevenfold - Chesapeake Energy Arena - 405-602-8700 www.ChesapeakeArena.com
10/23-31 Storybook Forest - Arcadia Lake, Edmond 405-216-7471 www.arcadialakeok.com www.edmondok.com
10/24 Lecture: Modern Spirit: The Art of George Morrison, Chippewa Modernist - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/24 Hearts Open Team Roping - Lazy E Guthrie - 405-282-RIDE www.lazye.com
10/25 Turnpike Troubadours in concert Riverwind Casino, Norman - 405-322-6464 www.riverwind.com
10/25 FREE DAY at the Crystal Bridge Myriad Botanical Gardens - 405-445-7080 www.myriadgardens.org
10/25 Ghosts of Fort Reno Tour - Fort Reno El Reno - 405-262-3987 www.fortreno.org
10/25-26 Boo on Bell - Bell Street, Shawnee 405-609-0308 www.seffinc.org
10/25-26 Haunt the River Cruise - Meridian Landing on the Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755 www.okrivercruises.com
10/25-26 Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds - 4524 Riverside Circle www.guthrieok.com
10/25-27 Sooner Stage Presents: The Full Monty - Sooner Theatre, Norman - 405-321-9600 www.soonertheatre.com
10/25-27 Opera In Autumn- Performing Arts Studio at the Historic Norman Depot, Norman 405-364-8962 www.cimarronopera.org
10/25-27 An Affair of the Heart - Fair Park 405-632-2652, www.aaoth.com
10/25-27 Wrangler Heartland's Barrel Racing Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center Shawnee 405-275-7020 www.shawneeexpo.org 10/26 Carved in Stone: the Meaning of Gravestone Graphics - Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-3602 www.okhistory.org
10/26 Drop-in Art - OKC Museum of Art 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com
10/26 Kids Haunt the River - Oklahoma River 405-702-7755 www.okrivercruises.com
10/26 Halloween Train - Oklahoma Railway Museum 405-424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org 10/26 Pumpkin Palooza - Mitch Park, Edmond 405-359-4630 www.edmondok.com/parks/Rec
10/26-31 Team Roping Championship - Fair Park - 405-948-6700 www.okstatefair.com
10/29 Gallery Talk: Latin American Modernism at Mid-Century - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/29 Ghost Bike Tour - Begins in the Boathouse District 405-235-3500 www.DowntownOKC.com
10/29 Art Adventures - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/29 Tuesday Noon Concerts - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
10/30 Wide-Open Wednesdays - Free Admission at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org 10/31 Spectrum: The Art of Culture, Fashion and Dance - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Norman - 405-325-4938, www.ou.edu/fjjma 10/31 Halloween Bash - Museum of Osteology 405-814-0006, www.museumofosteology.org
10/31 Trick or Treat on the Street Downtown Edmond - 405-249-9391 www.downtownedmondok.com
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he Downtown OKC renaissance continues with the opening of 200 Park for Her. Aptly located at street level in the Robinson Renaissance Tower, at corner of Park and Robinson, entrepreneur Jan Smith has created a bold new retail store designed for today’s woman. Featuring lines including Analili to Wilt, the store has something for every woman from corporate to comfy casual, and continues to expand their selections.
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Jan’s unique designers can take a woman from a day at work to an evening out. The store carries sleepwear and under garments for the woman that may be from out of town that may have left some of her essentials at home. 200 Park also carries many accessories and very unique and affordable jewelry lines that make great gifts or for the woman that needs to add a little extra bling to an outfit.
Also included is a large selection of dresses that would be great for the woman that needs that special dress to wear to the many events that will be coming up this season including weddings and graduations. From classic designs by Nicole Miller to more contemporary lines including Analili, Tibi and Obakki, 200 Park has the latest designs.
Oklahoma summer can get warm - if you forgot shorts, casual shirts and tees 200 Park has the answer. They also feature one of the largest selection of denim and denim lines in the Oklahoma City. If you left your flip flops at home, don't worry, they have you covered. If it’s reading glasses you need, the very cute Eyebobs are here!
200 PARK for Her is the conveniently located in the middle of the business district in downtown OKC, just blocks from many attractions such as the Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Myriad Botanical Gardens. The store is “just around the corner” and within short walking distance of the city's major hotels including the Colcord, Sheraton, Skirvin and Renaissance.
Just 2 blocks north of the Devon Tower on Robinson, 200 Park for Her is easily found. Look for the beautiful storefront windows with amazing lights and beautiful artwork along with the well dressed mannequins. 200 Park for her covers business, glamorous nights out, comfy nights in and casual days out on the town!
200 Park for Her is open Monday thru Friday from 10:00 to 5:30 and Saturday 11 to 4. For hours and more information, call the store, 405-601-6110 or visit www.200parkforher.com.
ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY
117 E. Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-1422 3001 West Memorial Road • 755-2680 Walking into Abuelo’s is like stepping into Old Mexico - in a very posh part of town. From the award-winning recipes to the magnificent interior courtyard, Abuelo's is truly the best of Mexico.
BRICKTOWN BREWERY
One North Oklahoma Avenue • 232-2739 In October 1992, the Bricktown Brewery opened its doors, ushering in a new golden age of urban dining to the OKC scene. Nearly 20 years later, the Brewery has been adrenalized with a new look, new menu and new focus on delivering great food, great beer and a great experience to the visitors of Oklahoma City
CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE
1309 S. Agnew Ave. • Stockyards • 236-0416 Open since 1910 and located at the edge of Stockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse features first-rate beef, hand cut & aged on the premises.
CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE
201 N. Meridian • 948-7778 Cimarron is the biggest Steak House in Oklahoma City, (big in size, not in price). You can get steak, chicken, ribs or seafood cooked over an open mesquite fire. Located near the State Fairgrounds, Cimarron Steak House is ideal for families looking for affordable steaks.
ONE15
115 E. Sheridan • 605-5783 One15 is Oklahoma City’s newest Ultra Lounge, Bar & Restaurant! One15 has created a unique experience by fusing upscale dining with state of the art nightlife. You can do it all at One15….Dine, Drink, and Dance!
THE COACH HOUSE
6437 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza • 842-1000 Since 1985, The Coach House has been considered Oklahoma City's finest upscale restaurant. Under the experienced hand of Chef Kurt Fleischfresser, The Coach House offers an ever-changing seasonal cuisine highlighting the best local produce and regional specialties, prepared with classical perfection.
IN THE RAW
200 S. Oklahoma • 702-1325 With a menu combining traditional and nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations in addition to a full menu of non-sushi entrees including Prime Steaks and fresh fish that is delivered daily, there is something for every palate. The menu is the creative and ever-evolving centerpiece of the multisensory dining experience.
IGUANA MEXICAN GRILL
Nine Northwest Ninth Street • 606-7172 Located just nine blocks north of downtown is what the locals know as "the little taco stand down by the railroad tracks". Iguana is home to over 125 tequilas and the freshest salsa you will ever eat. Located in a small old warehouse in Historic Automobile Alley, come enjoy a margarita and our unique Mexican cuisine.
KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE
2037 S. Meridian • 681-1000 One of Oklahoma City’s best-kept secrets, Kona Ranch features corn fed, specifically aged USDA Choice steaks, skillfully broiled to your liking. Kona specialties include volcano onions, coconut shrimp, smoked prime rib and smoked turkey.
LOBBY CAFE & BAR
4322 N. Western • 604-4650 Located in the lobby of the renowned Will Rogers Theatre, offers a unique and sophisticated blend of wine, cocktails and bistro dining options, inspired by cuisines of the world. Our traditional bistro and bar, with its relaxed and casual ambiance, is a favorite among local wine and food enthusiasts. The Lobby Bar brings the best of light dining inside a warm classic environment, including a one of a kind antique deco wood wine bar interior.
LUDIVINE
805 N. Hudson • 778 - 6800 Ludivine was born from the idea of utilizing the best ingredients available to us from local farmers and ranchers. We use only what is in season to prepare a culinary experience that uses familiar ingredients to create dishes that speak not only to the palette, but to the whole person. We aim to design meals that release old memories and create new ones. Oklahoma City KEY • October 2013
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Restaurants & Clubs
B A R B E C U E • S T E A K S • S E A F O O D • C R E O L E • M E X I C A N • I TA L I A N
MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE
7 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 272-0777 The Oklahoma Legend continues! Serving the finest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks, lobster and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list and live entertainment is featured in the lounge.
MUSASHI’S
fired brick oven is the centerpiece of Stella. Sit at the bar and watch the flames cook delicious cracker-thin pizzas and enjoy custom, seasonal cocktails, traditional favorites, local and imported beers, or do what Lori does: choose a glass or bottle of wine from Stella’s outstanding list of American and Italian wines.
TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL
4315 N. Western • 602-5623 A japanese steakhouse honoring Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary samurai. Here you will be amazed watching your chef perform tricks while preparing your food. Come enjoy our open atmosphere restaurant as we guarantee you'll enjoy some of the finest cuisine and entertainment around.
310 Johnny Bench Dr. • Bricktown • 231-0254 Welcome! Kick up your heels and head down to the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over 100 pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia including signed guitars, platinum records and clothing Keith wore in videos. Take a seat on one of our “Redneck Loveseats” and get ready to Love This Bar and Grill. Open Daily at 11a.m.
1 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 235-4410 Nonna’s, located in the “Heart of Bricktown” in a 90+ year old warehouse is 3 floors of part art gallery, part bakery, part fine dining, and pure fun! From top to bottom it offers an eclectic atmosphere featuring Euro-American cuisine.
115 E. Reno • 228-0087
NONNA’S EURO-AMERICAN RISTORANTE AND PURPLE BAR
YUCATAN TACO STAND
Bricktown ~ On the Canal • 604-5384 Yucatan Taco Stand proudly features the freshest Latin fusion cuisine in a fast casual setting. We are famous for our award winning tacos, signature nachos and world class margaritas as well our bold Latin inspired dishes. Yucatan Taco Stand features both indoor and outdoor dining options where patrons can experience fast casual elegance surrounded by lively music. For the tequila lovers, Yucatan Taco Stand offers more than seventy five different premium 100% agave tequilas and award winning made from scratch margaritas.
SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE
101 E. Sheridan Ave. • Bricktown • 235-0402 Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs by hand, prepare sauces from scratch, & layer lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses, noodles, spices, & sauce.
STELLA MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE
1201 N. Walker 235-2200 Stella offers everything from elegant dining to wine and pizza on game night. Creating just the right experience for every guest is central to Stella’s identity, but it isn’t just about a relaxed atmosphere. The staff at Stella is serious about serving the needs of the customer. The wood-
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WHISKEY CHICKS PARLOR
Whiskey Chicks Parlor is a freewheelin’ saloon, cocktail parlour, restaurant, and entertainment venue dedicated to maintaining an open, unpretentious environment for enjoying the essential pleasures that bring people together: good drinks, good food, good music, good company, good times.
CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT
CITYWALK
70 North Oklahoma • Bricktown • 232-9255 9 clubs in one, 9 times the fun. Citywalk offers the perfect destination for even the most discriminating clubgoers. From country and western to top 40, techno to discotech, and karaoke. Arrive early or expect a wait. Open Friday and Saturday nights.
COYOTE UGLY
121 East California. • Bricktown •602-8459 Located in the heart of Bricktown, Coyote Ugly Oklahoma City opened its doors to capacity crowds, with the world famous ‘Coyotes’ entertaining the thirsty patrons! Enjoy the Coyotes sing and dance on the bar to a mix of classic and hard rock.
MICHAEL MURPHY’S PIANO BAR
25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 231-5397 Join the fun an Oklahoma City’s only dueling piano bar. Open Thursday thru Saturday at 7pm, Murphy’s brings the best of entertainers to the stage.
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re you looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush? If so, Pole Position Raceway in Oklahoma City is the answer! The all-new state-of-the-art indoor karting center is home to the fastest go karts in the area.
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Pole Position Raceway has two full-size tracks that allow you to speed up to 45 miles per hour with family and friends, and do so with the comfort of heat and air conditioning. These are not the karts you remember as kids! These are real performance karts that are probably the closest you will ever come to driving a real race car. There’s also food, drinks, video games, pool tables, and much more.
One of the unique qualities of Pole Position Raceway is the SpeedSheet scoring system. Every racer receives a copy of the results sheet that shows average lap time, fastest lap time, overall position in the race, and how you rank against everyone that’s ever spun laps here at Pole Position Raceway. “It’s an incredible scoring system,” says Oklahoma dirt track legend Shane Carson. “It definitely adds to the whole experience.” Pole Position Raceway is loaded with authentic racing memorabilia and has more than a dozen flat screen televisions that play the latest sporting events. Because the karts use 20-horsepower electric motors, there are no toxic fumes so you’re not gasping for fresh air.
It’s so cool that seven-time AMA Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath calls Pole Position Raceway “the ultimate racing experience for family and friends!” If that’s not enough, X-Games Freestyle Motocrosser Kenny Bartram has said “I’ve been to a lot of kart tracks around the world and there is nothing like Pole Position Raceway.” Former Indy 500 racer Dominic Dobson says “I come to Pole Position Raceway every chance I get and I always have a lot of fun!”
Prices start at $9.95 per session and there are also three different race packages (Pole Position Challenge, Grand Prix and Super Pole) available for groups of eight or more. It’s also an excellent place for birthday parties, corporate team building events, product launches, bachelor parties, church groups, sports teams and more.
Pole Position Raceway is located off I-44 on the corner of N.W. 36th and May Ave. For more information call 405-942-2292 or visit www.racep2r.com.
With a menu combining traditional and nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations in addition to a full menu of non-sushi entrees including Prime Steaks and fresh fish that is delivered daily, there is something for every palate. The menu is the creative and ever-evolving centerpiece of the multi-sensory dining experience. The full service bar provides lybations for any taste. Selections include; Saki, fine wines, hand crafted beers and a wall haunted with spirits. In the Raw has become synonymous with great food and a good time. Located in Lower Bricktown in the Centennial Building on the Bricktown canal at 200 S. Oklahoma, ITR is serves lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. For information or directions call 405-702-1325.
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rand Casino, located 20 minutes east of Oklahoma City on I-40 at exit 178 in Shawnee, celebrates their lucky 7th anniversary all month long during Rocktober. The anniversary month will feature more than $77,000 in cash and prizes.
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During the month of October, every Monday through Thursday at 7pm, one lucky player will receive $777 in CASH and GRAND GOLD! Plus, every Friday through Sunday, Grand Casino will give away $77 in GRAND GOLD every hour from 1pm to 7pm and $777 in CASH and GRAND GOLD every hour from 8pm to midnight! Get complete rules and information at the Players Club.
Grand Casino features over 125,000 square feet of gaming, including a variety of slot machines and more than 100 table games. Even the most seasoned player will enjoy Blackjack, Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, Three Card Poker, Craps, Spinnette (Roulette), Pai Gow and Mini Baccarat.
With five different restaurants, finding the perfect place to eat is a piece of cake! Choose from the Grand Buffet‘s all-you-can-eat buffet, the Grandstand Sports Grille’s wall to wall plasma screens and gourmet hamburgers, the Roasted Bean Café with fresh baked desserts, freshly ground gourmet coffee and specialty drinks, the Fire & Ice Bar for great cocktail or Embers Steakhouse for the best steak dinner in town.
Have you checked out the progress at the Grand Hotel lately? It’s open! Expanding to better serve their clientele, the new Grand Hotel features a fourteen-story guestroom tower with 262 suites. Sporting the same architectural style as the casino, the 144,000 square foot hotel features a Frank Lloyd Wright influenced design. Meeting rooms, a spa, a fitness center, an outdoor pool and entertainment areas are among the amenities. In addition to the hotel, a new theater is being constructed and will accommodate 2,500 people for concerts and conventions. The Grand Hotel and new theater are welcome additions to the Grand Casino Resort and Citizen Potawatomi Nation properties. The celebration begins October 1st and lasts all month long. The Grand Casino is just 20 minutes east of OKC on I-40 at exit 178. For details on promotions or reservations call 405-964-7777, or visit grandshawnee.com
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he National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is just the place you would expect to find today’s finest in visual and functional art born of cowboy roots. In October, Cowboy Crossings returns to showcase the 48th Annual Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) Sale & Exhibition and the 15th Annual Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) Exhibition & Sale.
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The curtain rises on the third annual Cowboy Crossings October 1112. The event provides Western art fans and collectors from around the world opportunity to see and acquire top quality work. The CAA represents some of the most regarded Cowboy artists, including 21 Active and six Emeritus members anticipated to exhibit more than 100 works of art.
“This Cowboy Crossings event is built on traditions that are at the very core of Western American art and craftsmanship,” said Bruce R. Greene, president of the Cowboy Artists of America.
The TCAA is dedicated to preserving and promoting saddlemaking, bit and spur making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding, traditional crafts evolved from the cowboy culture of the American West. TCAA members are master craftsmen who have elevated their work to an artistic level. In 2013, 15 members are expected to offer 47 works of functional art for purchase and exhibition.
“The TCAA creates a unique opportunity for guests to view, firsthand, works of the finest quality of functional and traditional art that are representative of the cowboy and our Western culture,” said Ernie Marsh, TCAA president.
The Museum hosts a full complement of activities as part of Cowboy Crossings. All inclusive reservations packages are available for purchase, as well as ala carte event pricing. Reservations are required for the Banquet on October 13, but most other activities have at least limited tickets available at the door.
The general public is encouraged to attend the Cowboy Crossings Autograph Party from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct.12. Museum goers can purchase a commemorative event poster and collector’s catalogs from The Museum Store and meet the artists.
“We especially appreciate of all the sponsors who make Cowboy Crossings possible, including Presenting Sponsor Burnett Ranches, Anne and John Marion, and Supporting Sponsors Mike and Sheila Ingram, Alan and Nadine Levin, OKC Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Dobson Family Foundation,” said Museum President Chuck Schroeder. Reservations can be made online at www.nationalcowboymuseum.org or by contacting the Museum at (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219. The exhibitions may be viewed via online catalogs. Proxy bidding service is available for patrons wishing to purchase art but unable to attend. Contact The Museum Store onsite or online to purchase the 2013 commemorative poster and collector’s catalogs.
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Shopping ANTIQUES
VERDIGRIS- EXQUISITE ANTIQUITY
1001 NW 10th St • (405)602-8986 A true antique lover’s paradise, Verdigris has an ever-changing worldly collection of the unusual. Contributed to by multiple collectors, the treasures include everything from home furnishings to rare china, collectibles to architectural pieces, eclectic travel trunks to natural elements. Located a few blocks west of downtown /Bricktown, and only a couple of miles east of Meridian. Come explore this trove of treasures for yourself! You may just find something you can’t live without.
ART GALLERIES
THE HOWELL GALLERY
6432 North Western Avenue • 840-4437 The Howell Gallery represents fine original art by regionally and nationally recognized artists together with exciting works by new emerging artists. Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic mediums are featured together with bronzes, hand-blown glass, ceramic, stone and marble work, and unique wood turnings. Visit our gallery Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm or visit us online at www.howellgallery.com
RETAIL AND SPECIALTY 200 PARK FOR HER
119 N. Robinson • 601-6110 200 Park For Her, on the corner of Park and Robinson boasts a large variety of clothing and accessories, including suiting, business casual, denim, jewelry, comfy casual, sleepwear and lingerie. 200 Park for Her is an awesome addition to the downtown lifestyle, and frequented by the women from OKC and beyond. www.200parkforher.com
BROADWAY WINE MERCHANTS
827 North Broadway • 231-0031 Located at 8th and Broadway in the historical Automobile Alley district, a few blocks north of downtown hotels. Whether you’re looking for a simple, inexpensive chardonnay for the hotel room - or a bottle of Dom Perignon for a celebration – they have it. The store also offers the traditional “liquor store” selection of spirits and almost every beer available in Oklahoma.
CROSS BAR GALLERY
1400 S. Agnew • -239-2104 4312 W. Reno Avenue • 943-5600 Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture, art, saddles, and tack from the American
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West. Now with convenient locations near the Fairgrounds and in the Stockyards, almost all products sold by Cross Bar Gallery are made in the U.S. Check out custom artwork by G. Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, and Kenneth Wyatt, jewelry by Bob Berg, bronze sculptures by C.R. Morrison, and over 200 Brazilian cowhides. Open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday Noon to 6 pm at 4312 West Reno. (Closed Sunday at 1400 S. Agnew.) Visitors may also shop online at www.crossbargallery.com.
OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY
1316 S. Agnew • Stockyards • 604-9800 Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is Oklahoma City's premiere Native American unique arts store. In the heart of the Stockyards, it houses the rare works of over 63 well-known Native American artists and craftsmen. Authentic Native American and Western artworks including sculpture, jewelry, kachinas, Cherokee baskets, handcrafted pottery, patinings and more.
PAINTED DOOR
124 E Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-4410. Come and Enjoy a wonderful shopping experience at Painted Door, where everyone will find the perfect gift for themselves and that Special
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someone. From inside Nonna’s Euro American Ristorante and Bar, the entrance to Painted Door is located next to the Grand Staircase, or just enter through the “Painted Door” off Sheridan Avenue. Specialty gifts and accessories at their finest!
styles in western wear, the best in name brand choice. Teners is truly one of the most unique western stores in the country with a complete selection of quality western wear.
1007 N. Broadway Ave. • 405 236 4600 www.shoprawhide.com Whether you are looking to outfit yourself or your home, Rawhide is prepared for you. The store features the highest quality items in luxury Western home furnishings such as lighting and furniture made from naturally shed antlers or heavy authentic iron. Also available is high-end European framed furniture with rustic hair hide and tooled leathers to complete the look. Many furniture items available are made from reclaimed barn wood which provides a rich look with a little history of America attached. As you explore Rawhide you will also find beautiful handmade boots and handbags, fine turquoise jewelry, silver engraved buckles, embroidered clothing and rich leather shirt and jackets.
1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424 Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features 140 specialty shops including Abercrombie and Fitch.
RAWHIDE WESTERN CULTURE
SANTA FE COMPANY
4141 West Reno • 947-1990 Experience the finest in Southwest interiors and high-quality Mexican furniture with upholstered, iron and other pieces. Santa Fe Company features a wide variety of lighting, rugs, tableware, pottery, artifacts, art, bedding, other items for the home, in addition to jewelry and gifts
WESTERN WEAR SHEPLERS
812 S. Meridian • 947-6831 It’s your country, your way at Sheplers and sheplers.com. We’ve been providing the largest selection of traditional and fashionable western wear since 1899. Sheplers carries all of the brands you know and love. For work, play or every day shop Sheplers for your kind of country.
TENER'S
4320 W. Reno • 946-5500 I-35 and 12th Street Moore • 793-0900 3309 North Kickapoo Shawnee • 275-8010 Since the 1930’s Tener's Western Outfitters has offered cowboys and cowgirls the latest
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REGIONAL SHOPPING MALLS PENN SQUARE
QUAIL SPRINGS MALL
Memorial and N. May • 755-6530 Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears and J. C. Penney’s, as well as numerous specialty shops, Retro food court in front of a multi-screen theatre.
THE OUTLET SHOPPES
7624 West Reno • 787-3700 Located on I-40, The Outlet Shoppes offers a variety of 85 stores including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Nike, Coach, and Disney. Dining options include local favorites Smashburger, City Bites and more! Free Wifi and phone charging stations are available in the Food Court.
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isitors can enjoy activities at The Oklahoma Regatta Festival October 2nd through 6th at the Boathouse District in downtown Oklahoma City. The annual celebration of rowing, paddling and family fun has become a tradition that brings thousands to the Oklahoma River. Admission is free and free parking is available.
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The event begins with the OKC Invitational Canoe Marathon on Wednesday, October 2 from 9 to 5. This exciting race includes a mass start with kayaks and canoes bursting off the line, jockeying for position as they paddle along a circular course before returning to the start area. Racers then jump out of their boats and run down a portage area before heading out on the water. With participants from every continent, this will be another historic event on the Oklahoma River.
OGE NightSprints returns Thursday through Saturday. Thursday’s event features OKC RIVERSPORT Corporate Rowing League racing and Paddle for the Cure, a dragon boat race benefiting the Susan G. Komen of Central and Western Oklahoma Affiliate. Friday night’s racing includes more Corporate Rowing and Dragon Boat League racing, as well as canoe/kayak sprints. Saturday’s OGE NightSprints will feature races showcasing top collegiate, masters, juniors and elite athletes.
Racing will continue Saturday at the annual OCU Head of the Oklahoma and new for this year, USRowing Masters National Head Race Championships, with head race participants racing in the OGE NightSprints Saturday night. Each evening of racing will end with a fireworks show. Head racing concludes Sunday.
Festival activities will run Thursday through Saturday. Special festival pricing for RIVERSPORT Adventures passes will be offered at $25 for adults and $15 for youth ages 3-12; children under 3 can play for free. RIVERSPORT Adventures during the festival will include the 80 foot SandRidge Sky Trail, the Sky Slide, the Rumble Drop, the Adventure Climb, and the Air Express Zip Line. Younger children can enjoy the Sky Tykes, Kids Zip, Cloud Bounds and the Extreme Air Jumper. Other festival attractions available on Saturday include an outdoor market with both local and national vendors, live music, Oklahoma City’s best food trucks, and a beer and wine garden.
The Boathouse District is located at S.E. 6th Street and Lincoln Boulevard. For more information call 405-552-4040 or visit OklahomaRegattaFestival.org.
When you’re ready to kick up your heels to the best live music and have a hankerin’ for some great home-style cookin’, two-step on down to Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill and enjoy the Baddest Steaks on the Boulevard!
In addition to the mouth watering steaks, you can fill up on Smoked Prime Rib, Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy, Fried Catfish, Rotisserie Chicken, Smoked Salmon, Fried Shrimp, or many other equally scrumptious entrees.
To add to the excitement, live entertainment features not only the best of Oklahoma’s rock, rhythm and blues, bluegrass, and country music artists, but big name touring acts as well.
Toby Keith’s is located at located in Bricktown at 310 Johnny Bench Dr. 405.231.0254. or visit www.tobykeithsbar.com.
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