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any think of Groundhog Day as a ritual that determines the coming of warmer weather. However, for the Cherokee Indians, it’s harvesting wild onions that signifies the rites of spring.

The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club welcomes you to celebrate the tradition with a Wild Onion Feast to be held March 23 at the First United Methodist Church in Claremore from noon until 2 p.m.

The tradition started many years ago when tribes were forced from their homelands in the Southeastern part of the country to Indian Territory. After long, cold winters, people were ready to find fresh food to sustain them.

Since that time, wild onions have been a symbol of spring. Ollie Starr, who helps plan the event, explains, “The wild onion feast brought families and friends together for fellowship along with the opportunity to celebrate our heritage.” Now in its 120th year, The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club welcomes others to share in their tradition.

While the money raised from the event helps provide scholarships, it’s the delicious food that keeps this custom as a popular way to celebrate the end of winter. The wild onions are prepared with scrambled eggs and served with ham, salt pork, beans, hominy, fry bread and grape dumplings. The sit-down meal is also served with various beverages, as well as the customary sassafras tea.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online through www.

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Sponsorships, which include a table, are also available.

Besides learning about the rich history and dining delicious indigenous food, there will be a live auction as well as a raffle.

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or great ideas, resources and practical advice on all your home improvement and other spring projects, come out to Claremore this April for the Claremore Home and Garden Show.

The annual event is a three-day exposition which features a variety of vendors to help both amateur and veteran do-it-yourselfers with home improvement projects of all sizes, as well as offering financing, new buildings, materials, plants, flowers and more, all in one place.

“The show is a partnership between the Claremore Expo/Visit

Claremore and the Rogers County Builders Association,” said Tanya Andrews, director of Claremore Expo & Tourism Development.

Formerly the Rogers County Home & Garden Farm and Ranch Show, the show features vendors and experts from across the region to aid attendees in various aspects of home and garden renovation and improvement.

“When you come to the show, you’ll have everything you might want, from outside home repair needs, chimneys, full kitchen remodels, pools, decks, some home Am miissh Baked Good ds from m Martha’s Nood No odle od les ar les le are a must s sna ack ck whiile at the sh how ow..

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lending options will be here and there will be vendors who deal in the home décor,” said Allison Burkhead, Special Events Manager.

“We’ll also have some food trucks available so guests can eat while they’re here.”

The show averages between 200 and 300 vendors and exhibitors.

The show is held inside the Claremore Expo Center’s Expo Hall, with some of the events taking place within the heated Indoor Arena.

“Out in the arena is where you’ll be seeing lawnmowers, various tractors, portable buildings, storm shelters, plant sales,” she said. “Currently, we’re planning to have the Rogers County Master Gardeners, Claremore FFA and Chelsea FFA making some plant sales for us, and we’re going to have a kid’s area, where children can get hands-on experience and learn about gardening. In the past, we’ve done some seed-planting, where the children can take home their little bunch of flowers in a cup, or they can paint birdhouses and take those home. The children’s area keeps with the ‘theme’ of the event, as we try to get the children excited

about home and garden projects might not feel them to be very from an early age.” beneficial to them, so you’ll Although the show is slated for see things at the Claremore April, weather shouldn’t be an issue show that you won’t see as the vendors and sales will all be at other shows around the held inside the Expo Hall, or in the state,” she said. “Some of Indoor Arena, according to Andrews. our vendors will only do the “Since this is to be in April, of Claremore show because they course, there may be some weather, like to see the return in their but once you get inside that won’t hometown, in their region.” be a problem,” she said. “You don’t Also, the cost to attend is have to go outside to get from the absolutely free. hall to the arena – it’s all connected.”

“This will be our fourth year not to charge admission,” Andrews said, “and it made quite a difference in attendance. We went from about 1,200 people the last “YOU’LL SEE THINGS year we were charging to about AT THE CLAREMORE 4,000 people the first year we made it a free event, and it’s grown every SHOW THAT YOU year since then.”

WON’T SEE AT Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon Alan Storjohann, host of the KRMG OTHER SHOWS Gardening Show will be airing his AROUND THE STATE.” April 6 show from the Claremore Home & Garden Show. Alan will also be on hand with helpful tips to listeners and in person for those attending the show.

Although exhibitors from across So, for a weekend of home the state will be in attendance, products, lawn and garden Andrews noted there will be a equipment, seeds, plants and “tremendous amount of support” flowers, gifts, arts and crafts, visit from those in the Claremore and the Claremore Home & Garden Rogers County area, many of whom Show, where you’ll learn more are exclusive to the Claremore show. about home projects, remodeling “We have many exhibitors who projects, interior design, exterior aren’t at the Tulsa shows because they home care and more.

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The show will be held Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7, at the Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Parkway in Claremore.

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n July 2017, Route 66 Chevrolet opened doors at I-44 & Memorial in Tulsa. In an interview with executive manager Chuck Mulkey, the recurring theme was great employees who are all real people, teamwork, family, and making Route 66 Chevrolet the absolute best they can be. With Route 66 from the start, Mulkey has been in the automotive business for 30 years and was recently promoted to executive manager. He takes pride in the team that he refers to as a family.

“We are a team focused on making the company greater than ever,” he said. “The location has a new name, but many great employees are still here and several who once were here have come back. We have the right people in the right places.”

Mulkey plus general sales manager Dustin Hightower, controller Trena McGill, used car director Eddie Saxon and floor manager Will Turner provide faith-focused leadership to round out the executive management team.

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Although behind the scenes, these “family” members are on top of accounting procedures, warranty administration, parts acquisitions, service and much more. Many of the dealership’s key leaders have prior military service, and the (continued on next page)

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(continued from previous page) organization definitely has a heart for the military.

They appreciate the hardworking people who come to the store hoping to find a vehicle. “We do what we say we’re going to do,” says Mulkey, “and we want to help you find the car you need at a price you feel is right. A driving purpose is to build lifetime relationships with our valued customers.”

Mulkey announced that his team focuses on building the largest fleet and commercial vehicle department in the Tulsa area.

Look to them for sales and service whether beginning or adding to your fleet lineup.

“We genuinely want to stay plugged into our community,” stated Mulkey. “Last year we were a sponsor of the ‘Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway,’ benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and we’re doing it again this year.” St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is based in Memphis, Tennessee, but since it opened in 1962, doctors there have treated children from all 50 states and 70 foreign countries, children with catastrophic diseases like cancer. Win a house. Help save children’s lives. Tickets will be available this spring for a chance to win a home, a Chevrolet vehicle from Rt. 66, and other prizes.

The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric cancer

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for the major forms of childhood cancer and advance research and treatment of specific childhood diseases such as sickle cell disease and pulmonary infectious diseases.

When St. Jude opened its doors in 1962, only 20 percent of children with cancer survived. Today, helped by innovative research at St. Jude, over 80 percent survive. Consistent with the vision of founder Danny Thomas, no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. This allows treatment and research to be conducted at St. Jude in an unsurpassed manner.

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St. Jude serves as a global resource by sharing their knowledge and discoveries with health care and scientific research professionals around the world. Integral to the success of the organization is their ability to raise the necessary funds to support the mission and accelerate progress. They make discoveries and treatment innovations widely available to the global health care and research communities. They share the primary data from research freely with those wishing to use the information for research purposes.

Mulkey also announced the introduction of RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) Shirt Fridays.

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The family at Mother Nature Pest Control have been working to help homeowners battle the bugs for 42 years. Vice president, Shelia Jean and sales representative, Taylor Reed, stress prevention as the best deterrent for damaging termites. “You really want to make sure that you have something in place before you see the termite swarms,” said Taylor.

“Once you see the swarms, it’s usually too late. They could already have caused damage to your home.” Mother Nature experts are Certified Specialists in the use of the Sentricon System with Always Active Technology, a series of baited traps, strategically placed around the home, to ensure that termites meet their demise. This scientifically designed system is the No. 1 brand in termite protection.

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path. The system effectively uses baited capsules buried around the perimeter of a home or business.

Any termites in the vicinity will take the bait and deliver it back to the queen and the colony, ultimately killing them all. “A termite colony can be 5 feet below the ground,” said Taylor. “You have to be able to eliminate the colony to ensure total protection of your home.”

Termites are very common woodeating insects that can cause billions of dollars in damage to homes across the U.S. A colony of termites can range in number of a few hundred to enormous societies of several million. “Detection of termites can be tricky,” said Shelia. “Usually once they are noticed, it’s when damage has already been done. If you have issues with moles or gophers in your yard, this could be an indication that you have termites,” said Shelia.

“Termites are a big food source for them.” Mole control is also offered.

Now is the time to get the Sentricon System into place, before the arrival of spring and the ensuing swarms begin. To provide the best possible service, Mother Nature offers a 21-point inspection for termites and other pests. They recommend inspections annually. “It’s almost the same as going to the doctor for a yearly physical,” said Taylor. “It’s just as important to make sure that your home is healthy and protected.”

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“It’s almost the same as going to the doctor for a yearly physical,” said Taylor. “It’s just as important to make sure that your home is healthy and protected.”

Mother Nature expertise is available in all areas of pest control in addition to termites, including bedbugs. These nasty critters have been making the news lately as a growing problem for many. It is a myth that they are only found in beds, as they can be found on furniture, carpet and even toys.

“They can attach themselves to anything,” said Shelia, “which make them a big nuisance for anyone who travels.” Shelia advises caution when purchasing used merchandise as this is a common way for them to spread. Once they are detected in the home, the elimination process entails thorough treatment and follow up.

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delicious food, as well as Arab f the many countries I’ve and Christian influences. I did visited over the years, one my research and found a celebrity of my very favorites is Israel. foodie named Gil Hovav, a food My first trip was 10 years ago writer, tv host and writer. We when I traveled with a large group spent two days together walking to do the mandatory “pilgrimage through the markets of Tel Aviv tours” of ancient biblical history. and Jerusalem, sampling dozens I’ve actually done those tours on of pastries, cheeses, dried fruits, two different trips, and they were falafel, shawarma and other middle perfectly enjoyable and educational. eastern delicacies. We also ate at But last year I decided I wanted to some “hot spot” restaurants and see what the buzz in the Israel food toured the Domaine Du Castel scene was all about. winery in the desert between Tel Israel is a melting pot of Aviv and Jerusalem. cultures who have brought their I enjoyed learning about Israel’s foods, recipes and traditions food culture so much, I returned to the promised land. Many to Tel Aviv a few months later Jewish customs and holidays following a trip to Moscow, only are represented in a plethora of a four-hour flight away. Since Gil was out of the country, I found An asssor An ortm ortm men ent of ent of tra ra adi d ti tio on nal al Isr srae a lii sp picce ess on d diisp play lay ffo la or sa or sa ale lle e at a m ma ark rket kett. two new friends and fellow foodies, Inbal and Adeena.

Inbal owns an Israel food tour company called Delicious Israel, and we spent a day in Tel Aviv eating at six different restaurants, all with different cultural dishes.

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Fresh dough for pita bread being prepared by hand.

That evening I was privileged to cook with chef Nir Feller in Inbal’s rooftop apartment. We made homemade pita, hummus, poached fish in a spicy Libyan sauce called fifel chuma and a Jewish milk dessert, malabi.

The following day I met Adeena Sussman, a cookbook writer who had recently moved to Tel Aviv from New York City. She took me back to the Carmel Market and Levinsky Market in Tel Aviv where I saw some familiar faces from my previous visit with Gil. We tasted

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more delicious treats, and I bought enough spices, nuts and dried fruits to fill a new suitcase I found in the market.

I learned many things on these tours of Israel, and since I’ve been home, I’ve cooked a lot of foods I learned while I was there. One of my favorite dishes that is very popular in Israel is Shakshuka, a North African dish that has made its way all over Europe, but particularly Israel. It’s a stew of tomatoes and vegetables with eggs gently baked into it. In Israel,

Traditionally, Shakshuka is a dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato stew, but I like to make this green version using herbs and Swiss chard. If green tomatoes were in season, they would be delicious is this version too.

Make this for breakfast or brunch, and serve it with crusty bread to scoop up all the yolky goodness.

Shakshuka is on many menus for breakfast or brunch, and it’s served with fresh pita. I also make a variation called Green Shakshuka, which is made with green herbs and chard instead of tomatoes. You can find my story about my visit with Gil Hovav on my website beadsandbasil.com, as well as both recipes for Shakshuka and homemade pita.

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he statistics of sexual assault in the United States are staggering. One in five women and one in 71 men are raped at some point in their lives.

Awareness is the key to prevention.

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes® is an annual event hosted by Safenet Services, Inc. to bring awareness to the subject of sexual assault and to encourage victims to seek help. In its ninth year, the event’s focus is to gather the community together and promote understanding and education on what sexual assault is and how it impacts women’s lives.

Safenet is a light in the dark for victimized women in Rogers and Mayes counties, providing services for the healing of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Sylvia Starr is the Sexual Assault Advocate, and she aims to identify victims and survivors of assault and provide them with the support they need to move forward. “Starting the journey to heal can be difficult because victims feel so much shame

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and guilt, and some believe it is their fault,” said Sylvia. “We first start by believing. When the victim is ready to start their healing journey, we start to work on who they are, and help to identify their worth and empower them to know their value.” Support groups are available, as well as counseling and assistance with safety and shelter. “I feel it’s an honor to be able to help these women and help them begin their journey of healing,” Sylvia said.

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes® began as a men’s walk to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Despite the seriousness of the topic, the event was coordinated as a playful opportunity for men to raise awareness in their communities about the serious causes and effects of men’s sexualized violence against women. The saying goes, “to understand a person’s experience, you have to walk a mile in their shoes.” The walk encouraged men to literally walk a mile in women’s highheeled shoes.

In Claremore, all are welcome to dress up and walk the mile.

Alexandra Seifried, a Development Specialist for Safenet, is the event coordinator. “Sexual assault is more prevalent than most people realize, and it can happen to anyone,” she said. “This event is a fun way to get the community involved in bringing awareness by dressing up and walking for these women.”

I feel it’s an honor to be able to help these women and help them begin their journey of healing.

Participants are encouraged to dress up in the symbolic colors of red or teal, and could include high-heel shoes, tutus or even boas! Main Street Merchants on the downtown Claremore mile walk show support at storefronts with red balloons. Signs can be carried to show support as well. “The biggest impact of this event is what the observers see, to

provide understanding to why we are walking,” said Sylvia.

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes® will take place April 6, 2019, at 10 a.m.

Participants will meet at Claremore Gazebo Park at Weenonah and Will Rogers Boulevard. Though registration is free, there is a $15 suggested donation. Tickets include a Walk shirt, hot dog, chips and drink.

The first 100 to register will receive a T-shirt at no cost. A popular element to the event is a pet parade and Red Shoe Runway competition. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash and have current immunizations.

Groups are encouraged to register as a team! Award categories include best dressed, the team with most raised money, and group with the most walkers. To find out more about the nationwide Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® initiative, visit www.walkamileinhershoes.org.

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and caregivers by providing lodging, meals, prayer support, laundry service and transportation assistance to those who find themselves clicking their red heels together, wishing they too could be home.

President and CEO Toni Moore, herself, was a family member of someone who needed long-term care in the hospital.

“My mom was battling breast cancer when I was only a teenager. I was in complete awe of how our local community took an active role in taking care of my family’s needs.”

Years later, she moved to Broken Arrow and became active in a church that asked her to describe her experiences and how fellow members could also extend a helping hand to those in need. Thus, so it began. Fifteen

years later and they have served more than 5,500 families from all 77 counties in Oklahoma, 47 states and seven foreign countries. The vision, “showing the world Christian love through boundless hospitality.”

The organization has grown to provide 23 family suites as well as a day room for temporary needs of families on their waiting list.

Fully supported by donations from individuals, corporations and churches, an idea was born for the ultimate fundraiser, the Gurney Tourney race.

The Route 66 Gurney Tourney, set to take place on the University of Tulsa campus May 11, puts competitors “head to head and bed to bed.” Each team garners donations, decorates their bed and sets off to compete against other teams. “It’s not just a race, “explains Toni. “We also have various obstacle courses along the way that bring awareness to many of the challenges patients endure during extended hospital stays.

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“It’s a fun day with a lot of laughter, comradery and citizens helping a great cause."

The goal this year is $66,000, which coincides with the event’s location, near Route 66. The fun begins at 10 a.m. Teams can register at hhtulsa.org by April 20. If you’d like more information on becoming a sponsor or volunteering for the event, call 918794-0088 (extension 205) or visit www.hhtulsa.org/gurneytourney.

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or over 20 years, SpringFest at Woodward Park has been a must-visit event for all things gardening. SpringFest is a garden market and festival and is one of the major fundraisers for the Tulsa Garden Center, whose mission is to provide horticultural and environmental education opportunities as the horticultural headquarters of the Tulsa area.

SpringFest will be held at the Tulsa Garden Center Mansion, 2435 S. Peoria Ave. April 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large variety of plants, gardening information, garden art, a kid’s zone and food and fun for the whole family.

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professional nurserymen and women, as well as Linnaeus Gardeners and Tulsa Master Gardeners.

Organizations expected to participate are the Green Country Water Garden Society, Northeastern Oklahoma Beekeepers Association, Tulsa Garden Club, Tulsa Herb Society, Tulsa Rose Society and Up With Trees, with many more on the way. Food trucks will be parked outside, and TW’s Catering will also be serving food inside the Mansion.

After shopping and grabbing a bite to eat, guests are encouraged to visit the rest of Woodward Park.

Take a stroll through the peaceful arboretum, the first one established in Tulsa back in 1964, or the historic Rose Garden, which is currently housing perennials and test roses since being affected by Rose Rosette Disease. Explore the Conservatory, a beautiful Victorian-style greenhouse, or the Linnaeus Teaching Garden, a state-of-the-art demonstration

garden in Woodward Park which offers an array of ideas for the home gardener.

Our next-door neighbors at the Tulsa Historical Society will also be open and free to the public with their Free First Saturday event which features a special program for visitors.

In order to maintain a safe environment for pedestrians and vehicles, all customer parking in front of the Tulsa Garden Center Mansion is considered “Preferred Parking” and will have an associated parking fee of $5 per vehicle. Tulsa Garden Center members and those with visible Disability Parking Placards park for free, and a free offsite shuttle service will be available as well.

Proceeds from SpringFest at Woodward Park benefit Woodward Park educational programs. To stay updated on all things SpringFest, please visit our website at www. tulsagardencenter.org/springfest or follow us on Facebook or Instagram @TulsaGardenCenter.

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March 17, 2019 St. Paddy’s Day Party Downtown Main Street Tavern 116 N. Missouri Ave Claremore, OK 74017 918-341-5881 www.downtownclaremore.org

March 28, 2019 3 Doors Down Hard Rock Tulsa 777 West Cherokee Street Catoosa, OK 918-384-7625 www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com

March 18 - 22, 2019 Spring Break with Will Rogers Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017 918-341-5881 www.downtownclaremore.org

April 5, 2019 The Beach Boys Hard Rock Tulsa 777 West Cherokee Street Catoosa, OK 918-384-7625 www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com

March 27 - 31, 2019 Claremore Kennel Club Dog Show Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Parkway Claremore, OK 74017 918-342-5357 www.claremorekennelclub.com

CLAREMORE, OK March 15, 2019 Bangers and Mash Lunch Downtown Historic Downtown Claremore 419 W Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017 918-341-5881 www.downtownclaremore.org

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April 5 - 7, 2019 Claremore Home & Garden Show Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Parkway Claremore, OK 74017 918-342-5357 www.claremorehomeandgardenshow.com

TULSA, OK March 1 - 2, 2019 Extraordinary Women Conference Mabee Center 7777 S Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74136 918-495-6000 www.mabeecenter.com March 3 - 9, 2019 Just Between Friends Sale Exchange Center 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK 74114 Daven & Paul Tackett 918-814-9326 paul@jbfsale.com www.exposquare.com Mar 5, 2019 Compagnie Herve’ KOUBI Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com

March 6, 2019 Margaret Singer and Barbara McAlister Brown Bag It Series Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 7 - 10, 2019 Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show River Spirit Expo 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK 74114 918- 519-1210 www.exposquare.com

March 14, 2019 PJ Masks Live BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave Tulsa, OK 74103 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com

March 23, 2019 Smash Mouth Osage Casino 951 W 36th St N Tulsa, OK 74127 877-246-8777 www.osagecasino.com

Mach 29 - 31, 2019 Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com

March 23, 2019 Wayne Brady River Spirit Casino Tulsa 8330 Riverside Parkway Tulsa, OK 74137 918-995-8235 tickets.riverspirittulsa.com

April 3, 2019 Cynthia Simmons Trio: Jazz Appreciation Month Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com

March 26, 2019 Travis Scott BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave Tulsa, OK 74103 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com

March 14 - 15, 2019 Professor Smart Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com March 14, 2019 Chris Young River Spirit Casino Tulsa 8330 Riverside Parkway Tulsa, OK 74137 918-995-8235 tickets.riverspirittulsa.com

March 27, 2019 Weezer & Pixies BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave Tulsa, OK 74103 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com March 28, 2019 American Girl Live BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave Tulsa, OK 74103 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com

March 28 - 31, 2019 C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com March 29, 2019 TruTV Impractical Jokers BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave Tulsa, OK 74103 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com March 29, 2019 Paquita la del Barrio & Angela Aguilar River Spirit Casino Tulsa 8330 Riverside Parkway Tulsa, OK 74137 918-995-8235 tickets.riverspirittulsa.com

April 4 - 7, 2019 American Dreams Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com

March 29 – 31, 2019 Green Country Spring Fling 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK 74114 563-927-8176 www.rkshows.com April 5 - 14, 2019 The Wedding Singer Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com

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