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Vault Gallery Showcases Native American Art

BY TOM FINK

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ebruary, 2022: A newly established art gallery along the Mother Road in northeast Oklahoma will be showcasing the works of Native American artisans.

Just off Route 66 in Catoosa, the Vault Gallery is the culmination of the aspirations and efforts of a group of dedicated Native American artists and volunteers.

The group? The Route 66 Native Arts Alliance.

“Route 66 Native Arts Alliance is a grassroots movement that was born out of the idea to create an opportunity to educate, display and promote Native American art and artisans,” said Betsy Swimmer, Route 66 Native Arts Alliance. “When the group was being formed, everyone was excited about the idea of displaying (Native American) art – paintings, pottery, weaving, etc. – but we needed a location in order for us to be able to do this.

“Being a realtor, I’m familiar with property in the area and was aware of a space that became available to us in Catoosa, right along Route 66, which is appropriate since it’s also a significant part of our heritage,” she continued.

“We acquired the space – which had previously been occupied by Bank of America – and, since a vault was one of the prominent features within the space, we decided to call it the ‘Vault Gallery’ and open it up as a source of cultural tourism.”

Although the group had hosted art shows previously, their newest exhibit – entitled “The Spirit of Collaboration” – will coincide with the grand opening of the art gallery in February.

“We’re now in the position that this will be our third (art) show, we have the gallery, and we’re developing a cultural Left: Though only 18 years old, Daria’s artistic textile genius for weaving her own knits, creating colors, and clothing patterns with an outstanding sense of style and purpose. From a full-size ruffled skaters dress made from paper to a one piece jump suit emulating a space suit, Daria is an amazing local clothing design talent showcased at “The VAULT Gallery.”

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Above: Betsy Swimmer appreciates an authentic Native American dress, made by one of the artists whose work will be on display at the Vault Gallery in Catoosa.

tourism program,” she said. “We’ve already had basket making classes, pottery making classes and more., but the gallery will give us the opportunity to highlight the work of Native American artists all the time.”

Swimmer, herself a member of the Cherokee Nation, has been a volunteer at the Tulsa Indian Arts Festival, was founding member of the Indian Territory Arts & Humanities Council in Broken Arrow, and under the auspices of Tulsa Global Alliance, coordinated a Native American art show which went to Germany in 2000.

Even so, she still encounters persons without an accurate frame of reference for her culture.

“The impact of our people and of our tribal leaders is pretty amazing, and one that we always enjoy telling people about,” she said. “But when people come to the area, they may have heard of the strong Native American influences and the people here. They really don’t know much about us, our contributions or our heritage, so we have the opportunity to share with them about our history through conversation, and at the Vault Gallery, through our art.”

Native American artists help make the knowledge presentable through their work, in such a way that people are more attracted to it and upon being

attracted, have the opportunity to learn about its origins.

Among the Native American artists to be featured at the “The Spirit of Collaboration” exhibit are Crystal Hanna, Clancy Gray, David Bruntzel, Traci Rabbit, Gwen Lester Coleman, Mary Beth and John Timothy, Daniel Martin Horse Chief, Dianna and Harry Beaver, Rise Thelanker and others.

“We especially like the gallery being located on Route 66 because of the historical significance and its association with Andy Payne – I knew him personally when I lived in Oklahoma City,” she said. “There are many tie-ins (with Route 66), and the fact that the Route 66 Centennial will be taking place in 2026 makes this the ideal location for us to share our art and cultural pride with visitors, giving them an authentic experience on Route 66.”

Swimmer said the gallery is planning to have four major exhibitions a year and once open, artists will be on-site regularly to meet with the public.

“The attraction here is that this is a gallery which was founded by artists to display their work,” she said. “This is an artist-driven gallery that will be organized and run by an artist committee made up of authentic Native American artists, who will be on-site.

There will be no question about the

authenticity of what they’re producing.

This will be the definitive attraction for travelers wanting to learn more about Native American culture.”

“The Spirit of Collaboration” exhibit will coincide with the opening of the Vault Gallery, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

The Vault Gallery is located at 1801 Highway 66 in Catoosa.

Once open, the gallery will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Cost to visit is free, but donations will be accepted, and authentic art will be available to purchase from participating artists.

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Above: Artists Dianna and Harry Beaver will be among the featured artists at the Vault Gallery in Catoosa.

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Annual Wild Onion Feast Honors Cultural Traditions

BY TOM FINK

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ebruary, 2022: Spring is coming As the cold of winter ebbs and the warmth of spring returns to Oklahoma, the sights, sounds, and traditions of the season return along with it.

For the members of the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club that means the annual welcoming of the season with the Wild Onion Feast.

Since its inception more than 100 years ago, the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club have been the caretakers of the customs, rituals and cultural traditions of the Cherokee Nation, and the Wild Onion Feast is among its oldest traditions.

For longtime Pocahontas Club member Ollie Starr the tradition is one that goes all the way back to her childhood in Pryor.

“The first green of spring, in our native culture, was the wild onion, and it was our tradition – to have a dinner from wild onion to recognize the return of spring,” Starr said. “As my birthday

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was March 15, and the wild onions come up in March that was always my birthday feast.”

“I used to go with my father in his old Ford truck to forage for wild onions, and we had a special place to go, down by the creek where the leaves would fall (in the autumn), under which, you could just see the wild onions growing,” she said.

“You’d rake back the leaves and gather enough of the wild onions – we always used a sharpened stick – and would rinse them off in the cold water. It was my job to lay them straight so they could be easily cut.”

After this, Starr said she would gather sassafras root to make the tea, as it was considered the “cleansing tonic” of the spring.

While the feast itself historically bolstered members of the tribe as they came out of the cold winter months, it also brought the community together in a time of fellowship, much like it does in modern times.

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Today, the feast shares those memories and heritage with all ages, while incorporating a live auction to the proceedings to raise money for the group to share with upcoming generations through their scholarship fund.

“In addition to the feast being a celebration of our heritage, the auction is the means by which we fundraise for our yearly scholarships,” she said. “At the auction, we have several items – donated to us by individuals, groups or area businesses, which allows us to award scholarships for deserving Cherokee youth.”

The dinner itself includes wild onions, often mixed with scrambled eggs for protein, salt pork, fry bread, grape dumplings and sassafras tea.

“We’re going to be spacing the tables out a little more this year, so we would encourage people to buy tickets early and buy a table, so that they can bring their family and share this tradition with them,” Starr said. “Whatever (COVID) protocols are in place at the time will be recognized during the dinner and auction.”

The Wild Onion Feast is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

“We’re honored to be sharing this with people, allowing them to be a part of it, to learn more about us and our traditions while enjoying our traditional foods with friends or family,” she said.

The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club’s Wild Onion Dinner is scheduled for March 19 at First United Methodist Church, 1615 OK-88 in Claremore.

Seating will begin at 11:15 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon.

For more information or tickets, contact Celeste Tillery at 918-724-3006 or Ollie Starr at 918-760-7499.

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Above: Jennie Gilliam carefully chops up the green onions to be mixed with scrambled eggs as part of the Pocahontas Club’s “spring tonic” cleansing for the Wild Onion Feast.

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It’s Not Too Late to Join the Claremore Home & Garden Show, March 25 – 26 Exhibitors and vendors sign-up for the big spring show!

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ebruary, 2022: In horticulture, a perennial is a plant with deep roots that weathers the cold winter months to return in the warmer seasons.

Not unlike a perennial, the Claremore Home & Garden Show will be making its reappearance this spring in Claremore.

Amateur or professional gardeners, do-it-yourselfers, anyone who takes pride in their lawn, home interior or exterior, or those eager to undertake any project for their house or property can find something of interest at the upcoming annual event, scheduled for Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26, in Claremore.

“This (show) is an opportunity for folks to come and connect

Above: See a wide selection of outdoor equipment.

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BY TOM FINK

with vendors from around the region, and some from outside (the region) for their home improvement projects,” said Tanya Andrews, VisitClaremore executive director and Claremore Home & Garden Committee chairperson. “Contractors, service providers, artisans, craftsman and companies will be on hand to showcase their goods and services, whether those involve home repairs or remodels, gardening tips, gardening ideas, gardening equipment, or if you just want to buy some plants, and we have local wineries present, if you just want to buy a bottle of locallyproduced wine, the (Claremore) Home & Garden Show offers all this, and more.”

In addition, Rogers County FFA chapters will have booths setup with a variety of plants available.

The FFA Chapters grow them all as part of their horticulture lessons and proceeds from the sales go toward more resources for them.

As weather can often make or break any public event, the show will be held within the Claremore Expo Center, with no fee for admission.

“Although this is generally an event for adults, it’s a great indoor activity for kids as well, as many of the vendors have little giveaway items, little freebies for the

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Above: Tanya Andrews, Director of Visit Claremore.

children,” she said.

Presently, 60 vendors are confirmed, with “several more expected” to commit before the

Above: Meet one-on-one with all the right home improvement and equipment companies.

deadline, Andrews said.

“Appearing at a show such as this is a great, cost effective way for exhibitors to market themselves to the public, in just two days, being seen by up to, if not more than 5,000 Above: Garden products and advice will help you reimagine event-goers,” your new spring garden. she said. “It’s fantastic exposure, but hand sanitizing stations will particularly if they’re a new be available throughout the Expo. business, and they’re trying to Many vendors are local, from get their name ‘out there’ to the throughout Claremore, Rogers public.

County, as well as from the Tulsa “Unlike some of the other, Metro area, Andrews said, but bigger shows, ours is a little more there can be those who come personable, a little more intimate,” from further – such as Oklahoma she continued. “We’re in 30,000 City or even Arkansas – to offer square feet and people have more their products, services and opportunities to stop and visit a expertise over the two-day event. little more.”

Sponsors for this year’s Masks will not be required, show include Vickrey Heat & dependent upon COVID Air, Rogers County Builders protocols at the time of the event, Association, VisitClaremore, Tulsa Home Builders Association, Marble Elegance, Inc., Claremore Fence Company, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Solid Rock Realty, BancFirst, Mid-Town Rentals, Sales & Service; AMC Mortgage, Pixley Lumber, and RCB Bank.

Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, March 25, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 26, at the Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Parkway in Claremore.

To learn more about becoming a vendor, visit www. claremorehomeandgardenshow. com or contact Tanya Andrews at the Claremore Expo Center at 918-342-5357.

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Customers who attend this show usually have a project in mind— and come to compare products and prices.

This a very cost-effective way to get directly to your potential client.

You get an opportunity to research your competitors— and develop new subcontractors, distributors and agents.

Who attends home and garden shows?

• 83 percent own their own homes.

• 47 percent have incomes over $80,000.

• 64 percent plan to remodel their existing home.

• 33 percent plan to purchase another home.

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Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club Announce the Officers for 2022

BY DEBRA WEST

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ebruary, 2022: Introducing the Officers for 2022, President Celeste Tillery, Vice President Monta Ewing, Secretary Linda Coleman and Treasurer Alice Meledeo.

With a new year beginning, we are hopeful and we are continuing to plan and prepare for upcoming events, that are open to the public, such as the “Old Fashion Picnic” in May at the Will Rogers birthplace ranch, the “Hats off to Will” Will Rogers Days, birthday tribute and the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Will Rogers Memorial Museum in November, not to mention all the other social and cultural events that we promote and participate in,

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Above:(L-R) President Celeste Tillery, Vice President Monta Ewing, Secretary Linda Coleman, and Treasurer Alice Meledeo.

throughout the year. Thank you to the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts and to the many individuals who support, encourage, and help us achieve our scholarship goals and bring cultural awareness to our community, with respect to CDC recommended guidelines of wearing masks, washing hands thoroughly and social distancing.

Next Upcoming Event: March 19, 2022, 12-2 p.m., “Wild Onion Feast” • Live and Silent Auction – IWPC

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“What are the Most Po Kitchen Cabinets?”

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BY CHRISTY STEPHENS

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ebruary, 2022: It doesn’t feel like it right now, but spring is less than two months away; and what better way to greet the new season than with a new look for your home?

Renovating the cabinets in your house can give an all-new appearance to your kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and hallways, as well as providing much needed extra space. Premium Cabinets of Tulsa, a locally owned and operated family business, offers high quality in every aspect of service to their customers.

Specializing in high quality cabinet replacement, Premium Cabinets of Tulsa always goes the extra mile to ensure that they are fully connecting with their customers to obtain the desired results, whether it is to update

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the interior presence of their home, able to deliver product ahead of our increasing storage space, supplying competitors.” a more maneuverable room, or a Owner Austin Gullic established his combination of these needs. And company with his father in 2010 and once individuals have decided on has steadily earned a solid reputation renovation, timeliness is always a factor. of reliability and quality product and “Every project does indeed have work. Many choices of wood cabinetry a different timeline; our access to styles and color schemes are available materials is actually greater than to choose from and find just the right most; we’re still very well stocked in look to achieve the new appearance materials we need to complete the job,” of your home. To further aid in this says Austin Gullic, owner of Premium goal, Premium Cabinets offers a free Cabinets of Tulsa. “Turnaround time 3D design tour, giving customers used to be four to six weeks from initial an immediate visual of their desired inquiry to delivery; now it’s closer to project outcome. eight to 12 weeks, although that is not “We’re actually one of the first people a specific, as every order is different. to allow virtual reality,” states Gullic.

Demand is at an all-time high. We’ve “People can put on an oculus and seen other companies be as far as 28 walk through a full size, 3D version weeks out, on average, and we are of their kitchen. “It’s very exciting as

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One of the greatest advantages of any company is the love of the business that the owner has for his design and construction.

“I love taking people’s ideas and creating something that is real, that is what they consider reality altering,” Gullic emphasized. “I love helping clients create that dream; and making it come true.”

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Above: Premium Cabinets Owner Austin Gullic offers clients the best values and most popular styles of all-wood cabinets in the Tulsa Metro area.

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Thank You for Keeping Us Local

Claremore is a vibrant town rich in Native American culture. Located on historic Route 66, you will experience a treasure-trove filled with eclectic shops and unique boutiques, antiques, craft emporiums, museums, restaurants, and galleries. Its residents have an independent and creative spirit that encourages collaboration and entrepreneurship. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts will enjoy Claremore Lake, parks, and many miles of multi-use trails.

Visit Claremore Claremore is a great value getaway close to home.

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y definition, the tourism industry markets places of interest to the public, and all the places of interest and things to do in Claremore makes Tanya Andrews’s role as executive director of Visit Claremore that much easier.

“Visit Claremore serves as the marketing and promotion arm for the city and the surrounding area,” Andrews said. “We share our story with the world-our story of a great community started by local entrepreneurs and small-business owners; home of Oklahoma

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Above: Food Truck Thursdays are monthly spring thru early fall.

legends, our world class museums, great events, wonderful eateries as well as our history all add to our story.”

A “behind the scene organization,” Visit Claremore’s outreach is far and wide, as it

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Above: Alley Activation mural of Will Rogers at North Block Common.

strives to reach potential visitors as well residents in the region.

“I have been in the hospitality industry for a long time; from hotels and restaurants to my long time career as the Director of Visit Claremore,” said Andrews, a second generation Claremore Zebra and RSU alumni. “I started in 2005 when it was the Claremore Convention & Visitors Bureau and has evolved into Visit Claremore.

Now a department of the City of Claremore, we merged with the Claremore Expo Center in 2015.

Missions were identical so the two merging made sense and allowed for more resources for both.”

As an industry “storyteller,” Visit Claremore tells the history of the community to visitors through social media, advertising, news articles and in-person with the public.

“Tourism is the purest form of economic development. It doesn’t require roads, bridges, stop lights, utilities, etc. except when we see growth in hotels, and restaurants or other related businesses,” Andrews said. “With a healthy flow of visitors the increase in usage and need of our hospitality businesses is a healthy growth to the city, via sales taxes, increased utilities and providing more jobs without taxing roads and emergency services.”

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the city, Andrews also commended the town’s many entrepreneurs, and the importance of community support.

“To buy locally you are supporting one of our own residents, who have invested thousands, maybe even millions in our community,” she said.

“They have already given back by bringing, or opening, their business here; they believe that our community is worth their investment. Additionally, they are providing local jobs.

Some business owners and/or property owners might not be from Claremore, however, their employees are. Those employees live here and spend their money on groceries, utilities, and contribute to our tax base.”

“To buy from a local business we are investing our money to keep them here-keep them open and employees working-we are supporting their dream and their investments they brought to the table first,” she said.

For more information about Visit Claremore, visit them online at visitclaremore.org

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venue,” explained Susan Gebhart, Three Twenty on Main partner.

“After we renovated this space, it was able to handle everything from social events to business events. We host business meetings, private parties, dinners, weddings, receptions, memorial service receptions, etc.

“I tell people that if it doesn’t involve live animals, fire or water, we’re probably open to the idea of doing it,” she laughed.

Gebhart, a veteran meeting planner and event planner, had been working remotely in Claremore for a company in Texas when she had the idea for Three Twenty on Main.

“I managed meetings all over the U.S. and internationally, and the company I worked for specialized in educational meetings for physicians and nurses,” she said. “My partners and I looked around and saw this blossoming of event venues all over the country, so we said to ourselves ‘We could do that.’”

By the fall of 2016, Gebhart, Tommy Duncan and Brian Courtney found the space in downtown Claremore that would eventually become Three Twenty on Main.

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A+ Rated Party Venue “Three Twenty on Main” is one of Oklahoma’s best event and party spaces for weddings, receptions and gatherings of all kinds.

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hen planning a gettogether of any size, for work, church, business or friends, Three Twenty on Main in Claremore is the “main” event.

“Simply put, Three Twenty on Main is an event and party space

Above: Susan Gebhart, Three Twenty on Main partner will help you make your event easy, friendly and comfortable.

Above: Three Twenty on Main will accommodate up to 120 people.

Between Thanksgiving 2016 and March 2017, the building underwent a “radical transformation” before it opened to the public.

“We purposely left a lot of the base elements of the building in place – the history of the building was something we appreciated,” she said.

Able to accommodate up to 120 people with a total square footage of 4,000 feet, including a bridal dressing room upstairs and kitchen space, Three Twenty on Main can meet the needs for gatherings of all sizes.

Gebhart describes the décor as “elegantly neutral,” allowing for minimum redecoration to look festive for any occasion – casual, semi-formal, formal and very formal.

“We have a good neutral palette here, allowing people to do whatever they want to do for whatever event they plan to hold here,” she said.

Early reservations are always preferable with at least a “90 day notice” typifying how much advance time is needed for most bookings.

“People in Claremore have been so good, so welcoming to us,” she said. “When we started this, we knew we were bringing something

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unlike anything else in the area – it’s a little bit different, both in terms of size and environment.

People have been very, very good to us. We have several loyal customers who use us for their various events, for which we’re extremely grateful.”

Three Twenty on Main is located at 320 W. Will Rogers Blvd. in Claremore.

For more information, visit http://www.320onmain.com/

Three Twenty on Main

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Will Rogers Memorial Museum is the Largest Memorabilia Collection of Oklahoma’s Favorite Son

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ovie star. Radio personality. Newspaper columnist. Oklahoman.

Of all the destinations in Claremore, few have more history than that which honors the life of Oklahoma’s most famous son: the Will Rogers Memorial.

More than 19,000-square feet in size, the museum houses artifacts, memorabilia, pictures,

Above: Will Rogers Memorial Museum is situated on a scenic landscape and features twelve galleries, a children’s museum, and library.

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Above: Tad Jones, Executive Director, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore, OK.

manuscripts, and more pertaining to Rogers’ life, with a theater to show Rogers movies and documentaries.

“What we do is preserve and share the life and legacy of Will Rogers for future generations,” explained Will Rogers Memorial Executive Director Tad Jones.

As a native Rogers Countian, Jones is well-acquainted with the story of Will.

“I grew up in Claremore, went to school in Oologah – towns which were both important parts of Will’s early life – I’ve been around the memorial and the Birthplace Ranch (in Oologah) most of my life,” he said. “I was in the Oklahoma legislature for 12 years and became more familiar with the memorial, as it’s a state entity.

When (former museum director) Steve (Gragert) retired in 2014, I was contacted to see if I might be interested in taking over for him, to which I said ‘Absolutely.’

I had a marketing background, and thought I could use that and my experience to really expand the memorial’s outreach, both in the community and beyond. I’m thrilled to have this opportunity.”

Even though Rogers rose to fame

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nearly 100 years ago, so many of his insights and outlooks remain as relevant today as they did during his lifetime.

“When people come to the museum, they have a good time, they have fun, and they come to understand Will’s joy for life, how he lived life to the fullest and treated everyone with respect,” he said. “He gave all for his fellow man and his family. He was just a great citizen role model for our community, our state and our nation.”

While the museum serves as a destination for travelers from around the world, many of them stopping to see the sights while traveling Route 66, Jones said he’s appreciative of the support that the museum receives from the community.

“We try to do a lot of activities for the community – to draw them in and experience Will, to bring people together in the spirit of Will,” he said. “We have Will’s Country Christmas, Will Rogers Days, Easter egg hunts, Family Days, lectures, etc. We are part of this community, sharing thoughts, ideas and friendships with Claremore residents and people within the local and nearby communities.”

The museum gift shop contains numerous books, clothing items, cards, kid’s toys, and other mementos about Will Rogers, Route 66, the community and the state – perfect for souvenirs, keepsakes or Christmas gifts.

For more information about the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, visit the memorial at 1720 W. Will Rogers Boulevard or visit them online at www.willrogers.com

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Fashionable, Trendy and Community Champion: District on Main

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he District on Main in Claremore features a stylish selection of fashionable clothing and accessory brands, handbags and home goods – with a very interesting beginning. This fabulous boutique features over 170 of the most coveted brands including Gorjana, Kendra Scott, Brighton, Dear John, Sanctuary, Tribal, Dylan, Z Supply, Liverpool and Brumate.

“First and foremost, The District (on Main) is a women’s clothing, jewelry and gift store” said Cari Bohannan, owner, The District on Main. “We are your one stop shop in Claremore for a woman’s clothing needs for every day or special occasions.”

Bohannan’s path to owning a boutique began nearly decade ago, also in downtown Claremore.

The business has evolved through the years. “We originally started across the street with a partner, with paint, and painted furniture in a booth at Sailors (Antiques),” she said. “Then, we

Above: District on Main exudes big city fashion with small town charm.

Above: District on Main owner Cari Bohannon offers patrons an affordable selection of excellent brands.

changed brands of paint and it required our own storefront, which led us to opening our own shop – and here we are.”

Now a fashion-forward boutique, The District on Main offers affordable chic, trendy and popular clothing. Styles are appropriate selections for women of all ages. As well as a distinctive selection of jewelry and accessories, handbags, bath and body items, and gifts for just about everyone on your giving list.

“We have an eclectic atmosphere here – in one way, it’s like walking back into history because this is a historic building, and many elements of its past are still here, especially the walls, but it’s also very fun and relaxed, but with a large assortment of brand-name items people won’t find anywhere else but here. I like to describe us as having ‘big city fashion with small town charm.’”

“We have several out-of-town customers, many of whom order online, but the community has been a big supporter of us, for which we’re very grateful,” she said. “As the last couple of years

have made some people reluctant to shop in person, we’re fortunate that they’ve stepped up and shopped with us online or ordered and taken advantage of our curbside pickup.”

Bohannan said supporting local businesses such as her own isn’t just good for the customer, it’s good for the community, as so many local business owners are community members and partners themselves, who then return the support in other businesses, civic groups, clubs and organizations.

“People who support us, who support local businesses are indirectly supporting their community,” she said. “It means so much to us as small-business owners.”

Several specials will be offered throughout the Christmas and holiday season.

The District on Main is located at 406 W. Will Rogers Boulevard.

For more information, call the District on Main at 918-283-4637 or visit them online at http://www. thedistrictonmain.com/

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Sailor Antiques: A Must Visit Antique and Collectibles Paradise

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renda Reno and Mary White are more than just mother and daughter.

Since Feb. 1, 2013, the pair have also been business partners, overseeing the downtown antique store, Sailor Antiques & Collectibles.

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Above: Sailor Antiques property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“Originally, I worked in a corporate job in Pryor, but I’d always had an antiques booth during my career because it’s always been a way for me to relax.”

Eventually, Reno opened her own shop in Claremore – a place for antique lovers like herself.

“How we operate is, we have the space and rent it out to a proprietor, who is responsible for furnishing it, keeping it clean and marketing the items, which are generally vintage in nature,”

Above: Owners Mary White and Brenda Reno invite you to step back in time at Sailor Antiques.

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she said. “We have 40 proprietors spread out over 7,000 square feet.”

Proprietor booth spaces are month-to-month, so unique items offered change from one month to the next, but always with something for collectors or those who just want to be reminded of simpler times.

“We get a lot of business from travelers, but also from members of the community and others from around the area,” she said.

“Antique shopping is a unique experience. So many people have told us that it’s relaxing, it’s enjoyable, and it evokes memories from their childhood. People will come in just to look around and come across things that remind them of when they were growing up or of their parents. Something we hear quite often is ‘Oh, my grandmother used to have one of those.’”

Sailor Antiques itself is something of an antique, as the building itself was built in 1902 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

“We’re blessed that we’re in this beautiful historic building and we’re also in a corridor of some main thoroughfares – Route 66, the Will Rogers Turnpike, Highway 20, etc.,” she said.

Among some of the more collectible items to be found at Sailor are Fenton glassware and Frankoma Pottery of Sapulpa, but highly collectible or not, Reno said all items carry fond memories for someone and her store – and Claremore – are perfect destinations.

“I believe that Claremore is a destination, a great community – just the three blocks that are historic downtown Claremore is a great area,” she said. “We’re all

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neighbors – we share a lot of joy and passion for promoting our businesses and community as a family destination for antiques, boutiques, uniques, and dining.

This is a great community.”

Sailor Antiques & Collectibles is located at 422 W. Will Rogers Boulevard.

For more information, contact Sailor Antiques at 918-341-4838.

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Delicious Juicy Steaks and Entrees at Doe’s Eat Place

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oe’s Eat Place is downtown Claremore’s go-to destination for a variety of lunch sandwiches, hearty, thickcut steaks, fresh seafood and other fine-dining quality dishes for lunch or dinner.

Restaurant owner and community member Betty Watowich opened the downtown eatery three years ago, and has since watched as the business and her clientele have grown.

Above: Doe’s Eat Place server Amy Deaver-Baker and Betty Watowhich, owner, reviewing the reservation book.

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“We opened in June 2018, and things have been good – it’s been a bit of a slow process, but we’ve gradually been getting more and

Above: Doe’s Eat Place features a hearty collection of entrees including succulent steaks and baked potatoes.

Hunter Jumper Winterfest Horse Show - February 26-27 Claremore Expo Center Mid-Afternoon Frolic Talent Show - February 27 Will Rogers Memorial Museum willrogers.com

more business as people in the that’s for sure,” Watowich said. community have gotten to know “We definitely appreciate everyone us and word-of-mouth gets out,” who’s come in, whether only once Watowich said. or they’re a regular customer, who Whether you’re looking for 100 has supported us, and we’re always percent prime beef steaks, savory thankful for feedback. We want to seafood, chicken or soup, Doe’s hear from our customers.”

Eat Place offers a sophisticated Doe’s Eat Place is open from 11 dining experience in a more casual, a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through laid-back atmosphere.

Saturday.

“We are geared towards people Doe’s Eat Place is located at who want higher quality food and 520 W. Will Rogers Boulevard in drink without the formality. I’ve Claremore. heard us described as offering For more information, call Doe’s a ‘non-pretentious fine dining at 918-923-7042. experience’. I think that is pretty accurate,” she said.

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Cooperative. “Getting recognized by both ebruary, 2022: Since 1947, the contestants and our (rodeo) peers should Will Rogers Stampede PRCA has be and is a tremendous source of pride, been a favorite for rodeo fans, not just for me as the rodeo chairman, but roping in audiences every year with for the entire community, for Claremore its cowboys, competitions and other and really, the state.” crowd-pleasing events.

Describing the sixth win (out of seven So favored is the Claremore-based nominations) as “unprecedented,” Petty rodeo that its recognition extends well nonetheless said, knowing all the people beyond Oklahoma, and at the recent awards banquet held in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the work that goes into making the event a success, he’s not surprised. the rodeo was selected as the 2021 Small “For one thing, we’re equal money in all Rodeo of the Year by both the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and of our events, straight across the board – the Women’s Rodeo Association (WRPA). that helps with the contestants,” he said.

“They (the contestants) always appreciate Although this was the first time for that – that we’re not singling out certain the rodeo to receive WRPA honors, this events – adding more money – than selection marks the sixth time that the others, which I think everyone always Will Rogers Stampede has been named appreciates.

Small Rodeo of the Year by the PRCA, “We do feature our steer roping event – edging out other rodeo city finalists from Claremore is traditionally a steer-roping across the country, including Coulee City, rodeo – and the event itself is something Washington, Aberdeen, South Dakota, that everyone involved takes pride Abbyville, Kansas and Yuma, Colorado in,” he said. “Contestant hospitality and “This is our sixth win – six out of seven community support is second-to-none, nominations, and it’s quite an honor to there have been several improvements be recognized as a top-five rodeo by two to have taken place at the new Stamped fine organizations – the Professional Park, and we’ve been fortunate to have Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Rodeo Association – in the same sponsors to support (the rodeo) for the past 75 years. We wouldn’t have been able year,” said David Petty, Rodeo Chairman to produce the quality rodeo we have and Vice-Chair of the Rodeo Arena

without our volunteers and supporters.”

VisitClaremore Executive Director Tanya Andrews concurs.

“Because the nomination and voting comes from the contestants that means that the (rodeo) contestants want to come here and compete because of the stock, the hospitality, the community, etc. – that’s what makes this win – these wins – so special,” Andrews said. “It’s not that people uninvolved are the ones nominating us and voting on best rodeo of our size, it’s actually coming from the people who are coming here to compete.”

Like Petty, Andrews credits much of the rodeo’s continued success to its supporters.

“We have the best people,” she said. “Last year, our 75th year, we had several new volunteers who jumped in to make the rodeo special. We had a lot of great acts for our 75th year, and the community kicked the rodeo off with a new golf tournament called ‘Cowboys For Kids’, which was a partnership with Rogers County Youth Services, we were a part of Food Truck Thursday, and we had several events that happened at the rodeo, including some post-rodeo concerts performed by local artisans – it was very much an event that connected with the community.”

Drawing 745 contestants and an estimated 15,000 spectators, the 2021 rodeo was held May 27-30, at Stampede Park, and the rodeo is traditionally held over Memorial weekend.

Started in 1946, the Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo joined the PRCA in 1947. The rodeo is a partnership of the City of Claremore, the Board of County Commissioners for Rogers County and the Will Rogers Round Up Club.

For more information about the 2022 rodeo can be found at www.visitclaremore. org or www.willrogersstampede.com

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400 VETERANS PARKWAY | CLAREMORE, OK (918) 341-8688 | WWW.VISITCLAREMORE.ORG  @WILLROGERSSTAMPEDE Above: Rogers County Commissioner Dan DeLozier (from left), David Petty, Rodeo Chairman, Tanya Andrews, VisitClaremore, and Claremore City Manager John Feary were all smiles when the Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo was named Small Rodeo of the Year.

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FEB 4 - 7PM

School House Rock Live!

John H. Williams Theatre 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/ schoolhouserock

FEB 4-5 - 9AM TO 4PM

2 Friends & Junk Exchange Center - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa twofriendsandjunk.com

FEB 5 - 11AM TO 6PM

9th Annual Black Wall Street Heritage and History Festival Greenwood Cultural Center 322 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa (918) 850-3074 cityoftulsa.org

FEB 5 & 19 - 8:30AM TO NOON Tulsa Farmer’s Market 1 S. Lewis Ave, Tulsa tulsafarmersmarket.org

FEB 5 - 7:30PM

Spitfire Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/ spitfire

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FEB 10

The Beach Boys in Concert Paradise Cove at River Spirit Casino 8330 S. Riverside Pkwy., Tulsa tickets.riverspirittulsa.com

FEB 10-13 - TIMES VARY

Vendetta, A Mafia Story Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/ vendetta

Tulsa Foundation for Architecture Second Saturday Tulsa Underground: The Tunnel Tour Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown 100 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsaarchitecture.org

FEB 12 - 1:30PM TO 3PM

Daddy Daughter Tea Time LaFortune Community Center 5202 South Hudson Avenue, Tulsa www2.tulsacounty.org/parks/ events/

FEB 12 - 6PM

2022 Heart of Tulsa Heart Ball Cox Business Convention Center

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations.

FEB 11-12 - 9AM TO 9PM

OKUSA State Wrestling Championship Expo Square Pavilion - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa www.oklahomausawrestling.com

FEB 11-13 - 6AM TO 10PM

Tulsa Regional Event 2022 Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa

FEB 11-13 - 5PM TO 12:30PM Tulsa Weekend to Remember Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave, Tulsa

FEB 11-13

Cheer-A-Palooza Cox Business Convention Center Pepsi Exhibit Hall 100 Civic Center, Tulsa coxcentertulsa.com/events/cheer-apalooza/

100 Civic Ctr., Tulsa tulsaheartball.heart.org

FEB 12, 13, 19, 20

Jitney Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa 918-596-7122 tulsapac.com

FEB 13 - 1PM TO 3PM

Arts & Smash Tulsa Stained Glass 4131 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa 918-664-8604 tulsastainedglass.com

FEB 18-19

Superstart!

Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa coxcentertulsa.com/events/superstart

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FEB 18-20 - TIMES VARY

Vintage Tulsa Show Exchange Center Building Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa facebook.com/VintageTulsaShow

FEB 18-20, FRI 12PM TO 11PM, SAT 10AM TO 11PM, SUN 10AM TO 7PM

58th Annual Darryl Starbird National Rod & Custom Car Show SageNet Center - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa starbirdcarshows.com

FEB 19-20, SAT 10AM TO 5PM, SUN 11AM TO 4PM Tulsa Women’s Expo with a Cause Central Park Hall - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa womenslivingexpo.com

FEB 19-20

Big Event Tulsa Cornerstone Community Center 4122 W 55th Pl, Tulsa 918-219-4609

FEB 24 - NOON TO 6PM

Stronger Together: The Power of Women in Country Music Woody Guthrie Center 102 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa (918) 574-2710 woodguthriecenter.org

FEB 25-MAR 6

Alice @ Wonderland Children’s Theater Tulsa Spotlight Theatre 1381 Riverside Dr., Tulsa (918) 587-5030 tulsaspotlighttheater.com

FEB 25-MAR 6

Heroes of the Fourth Turning Liddy Doenges Theatre 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/ heroes-of-the-fourth-turning

FEB 25-27 - 2:30PM & 7:30PM Tulsa Opera presents Emmeline Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa tulsapac.com/events/2022/ emmeline

FEB 26 - 2PM TO 10PM Dark Mode Beer Festival Welltown Brewing 114 W. Archer St., Tulsa welltownbrewing.com

FEB 26 - 7PM TO 2AM

6th Annual Tulsa Mardi Gras Masquerade Tulsa VFW Post 577 1109 E. 6th St., Tulsa mardigrastulsa.com

FEB 26-27 - 11AM TO 5PM NatureWorks Art Show Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills 1902 E. 71st St., Tulsa natureworks.org

FEB 26-MAR 5

Jack and the Beanstalk Tulsa Ballet Theater, Inc 1212 E. 45th Pl., Tulsa tulsaballet.org

MAR 1 - 7:30PM

Ten Tenors Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa (918) 596-7122

MAR 3-5

Me, Myself & Shirley Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa (918) 596-7122 tulsapac.com

MAR 4-5

Extraordinary Women Mabee Center 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa ewomen.net

MAR 4-6 - 9AM

Food & Gift Show SageNet Center - Expo Center

4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa thespiffykid.com

MAR 4-6

Prime Time 2022 Dance Competition Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa (918) 894-4350 coxcentertulsa.com

MAR 5 - 7AM

MAR 14 - 9:30AM TO 3PM

MAR 25-27

MAR 18-26 - 8PM

APR 2-3 - 8AM TO 5PM

2022 Spring Break Camp Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa tulsazoo.org/camps

Laughing Wild Doenges Theatre - Tulsa PAC 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa (918) 596-7122

MAR 19 - 10AM TO 5PM

OKGO Market Central Park Hall - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa okgomarket.com

Zoo Run! Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa tulsazoo.org/zoo-events/zoorun

MAR 24-27

MAR 6 - 10AM

Swan Lake Tulsa Ballet Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa (918) 596-7122 tulsapac.com

Trail Madness Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area 68th & Elwood, Tulsa runsignup.com/Race/OK/Tulsa/ TrailMadness

MAR 25 - 6:30PM TO 8PM Women’s Spring Gathering

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations.

MAR 10-13 - TIMES VARY

Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show SageNet Center - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa tulsahba.com

MAR 12-13

Tulsa Gun Show Expo Square Pavilion - Expo Center 1701 S. Louisville Ave., Tulsa

MAR 13 - 9AM TO 3PM

Asbusry United Methodist Church 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa asburytulsa.org

MAR 25-27 - 10AM

Major League Fishing Redcrest Expo Sagenet Center Upper Level Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa majorleaguefishing.com

Custom Cuties Cutiefest 2022 Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills 1902 E 71st St, Tulsa Oklahoma Dressage Society Spring Symposium Ranger Arena - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa dressageoklahoma.org

APR 6-10 - TIMES VARY

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Spring Show Ford Truck Arena - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa exposquare.com/events/events

APR 8-10

Tulsa Auto Show Tulsa Expo Center - Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa exposquare.com/events/events

APR 9 - 5PM TO 10PM

Tulsa Sky Lantern Festival lightsoveramerica.events/events/ tulsa-2022

APR 16 - 10AM TO 6PM

Oddities & Curiosities Expo SageNet Center Lower Level Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com

APR 16 - 10AM TO 11AM

Art Start!

PSO Reading Tree at the Tulsa Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way East, Tulsa

Tulsa Bird Fair Hilton Hotel Tulsa - Warren Place 6110 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa

MAR 13 - 2:30PM TO 4:40PM Disney Princess Afternoon Tea at the Mansion Harwelden Mansion 2210 S Main St, Tulsa harweldenmansion.com

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