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HEROES FOR HOPE

ON THE FRIGHT TRACK HAVE A SPOOK-TASTIC TIME AT THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE

CAPED CRUSADERS WITH AN INSPIRING LEVEL OF HUMANITY

LYNYRD SKYNYRD CHASE RICE THE JOINT OKTOBERFEST TULSA OILERS NAPA FLATS FIRESIDE GRILL HARDEN’S

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M FROM THE MAYOR As mayor of Tulsa, it is my honor to welcome you to our great city. Whether you’re visiting, or have deep roots here, I invite you to take time to explore our beautiful city and discover all the things that set us apart from other cities.

bike racing, the Tulsa Run, the Route 66 Marathon and the NCAA basketball finals. The Tulsa area offers more than 80 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails for a great way to see Tulsa.

I highly recommend Preview 918 as your go-to guide to navigate our incredible city. For more than 30 years, Preview has covered the 918, offering Tulsans and visitors alike the inside scoop to area restaurants and cafés, lodging, local attractions and events, world-class entertainment venues, tourist destinations and unique shopping venues that are bound to please and delight. Our city is home to the world’s greatest collection of western art at the Gilcrease Museum as well as Italian Renaissance displays at the Philbrook Museum. It’s a treasure trove for lovers of architecture from mid-century modern housing to the downtown Art Deco District and our iconic BOK Center, designed by the internationally acclaimed architect César Pelli.

Tulsa is also a city on the move. In the next few years, we will open the greatest city park in America at Tulsa’s River Parks, become the home to an Olympic sport, and build a lake in the center of the city to create new recreational opportunities for our entire region. I’m pleased so many of you have made your home in Tulsa. If you’re visiting our city, please enjoy your stay here. I also want to invite you to come back often to experience opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. In the meantime, you can find out more about Tulsa by visiting cityoftulsa.‌org.

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For over 30 years, Preview 918 magazine has been the best resource for discovering Tulsa, Green Country and locating the perfect place to eat, visit, shop and be entertained, whether you are here on business or just enjoying a few days away from the grind. Located in the heart of Oklahoma, Tulsa is a year-round destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, scenic views, hikes and adventure. The rich history of Tulsa and its surrounding areas is reflected in the diversity of its museums, landmarks, history, wildlife, attractions, fine dining and friendly locals. In Tulsa, situated on the Arkansas River at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, enjoy a performance or sporting event at the BOK Center, fish in one of the area’s many lakes, check out the sharks in the state’s only freestanding aquarium, explore any of the lush parks or break out the clubs and tackle any of the 16 public golf courses. Considered by many to be the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma, Tulsa offers full-time professional opera and ballet companies and one of the nation’s largest concentrations of art deco architecture. Regardless of your personal tastes or budget, Tulsa offers a down-home, yet cultured experience for all ages.

Best regards, G.T. Bynum, Mayor of Tulsa

Tulsa’s unique entertainment and shopping districts provide enjoyable experiences for the entire family. From an art crawl in the Brady District, to a concert at the historic Cain’s Ballroom, to a trip to the Tulsa Zoo or a leisurely drive along Route 66 — there’s no end to what you can experience here.

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For a night on the town, Tulsa serves up family entertainment at the Guthrie Green and Tulsa Drillers baseball at ONEOK Field. The Tulsa Performing Arts Center attracts Broadway musicals, renowned musicians and excellent local theater productions, and is home to the Tulsa Ballet. Sports spectators can look to the University of Tulsa or Oral Roberts University athletic programs, Tulsa Oiler hockey games, and Tulsa Roughnecks soccer. Or, time a visit to coincide with special events, such as Tulsa Tough

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OCTOBER 2017

C ON THE COVER

TC FEATURES 18 C ONVERSATION STARTER: LYNYRD SKYNYRD

38 FROLIC INTO FALL

The pioneering Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to flex its staying power muscle behind classic-rock staples like “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Three Steps,” and the iconic “Free Bird.”

22 CONVERSATION STARTER: CHASE RICE Colorful tassels swing, shining manes and tails toss, and polished hooves flash as some of the most beautiful horses in the world enter Tulsa Expo Square for the 2017 U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. These horses, their trainers and riders are competing as some of the best trained, most athletic, or most perfect examples of a breed already renowned for its beauty, strength, and endurance. The show lasts nine days (Oct. 20-28) and competitions include riding, rodeo-style events, halter, and even costume and sidesaddle events.

Separating himself from some of the Nashville flock, Chase Rice is ready to roar with a new album, Lambs & Lions, while continuing to reach higher to defy a Survivor-type music industry.

26 HORSEPOWER

Beauty, strength and endurance will be on display at the Arabian & HalfArabian Championship Horse Show as nearly 3,000 horses and owners compete for titles and roses.

30 ARRIVAL OF THE FITTEST

From an Oklahoma City Thunderthemed maze and handpicking a pumpkin to jumping on a giant pillow and taking a train ride, Pumpkin Town Farms offers a bounty of family fun.

40 THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL

Green Country’s massive outdoor gathering, better known as the Tulsa State Fair, continues to be a hot ticket thanks to old traditions, new ideas and plenty of deep‑fried somethings.

42 CREAM OF THE PROP

While you can buy a pre-made outfit this Halloween, creating a costume yourself is a satisfying adventure into art that most people find addicting.

72 BREADWINNERS

Ranging from traditional basics to the truly unique, we’ve found 48 of the best things to happen to the 918 since sliced bread. Are you ready to revisit that most classic of American food groups — the sandwich?

With workouts that are short, intense, and constantly changing, the exponential growth of CrossFit is transforming lives and creating a unique bond between its devotees that shows no sign of abating.

34 ROCK AND AWE

With 45,000-square feet arranged in amphitheater-style seating, The Joint draws in performers and concertgoers who want to feel that sense of intimacy and connection.

36 BAVARIAN BLISS

Break out the lederhosen, dust off your beer stein and get ready for a chicken dance as the extravaganza that is Oktoberfest offers more than a few ways to have a barrel of fun and yell “prost.”

72 18 COVER CREDIT Model: Flora ElmColone Mare: Mannos Delight Photographer: Stuart Vesty

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80 MEAT AND GREET

The burgers at Harden’s have been consistently drawing Tulsans for decades like eager moths to their flame-grilled goodness. And with a food truck-style catering trailer, the reach continues to expand.

84 GOING BACK TO CALI

Yearning for cuisine from the Golden State? Then head to Napa Flats and let them treat you to a hint of coastal-inspired California dishes with an Italian flair.

D DEPARTMENTS 8 $91.80 in 48 Challenge 10 Music + Concerts 12 Happenings 16 Street Talk 18 Conversation Starter 44 Homegrown Heroes 47 Downtown Locator

48 Tulsa Locator 50 Sports Central 54 Sports Schedule 56 Green Country Scene 58 Style + Shopping 60 Sound Check

62 Health + Fitness

64 Cocktail Confidential 68 Eats + Treats 88 Masters of Flavor 90 Get to Know 92 Showtime

( 918 ) 9 4 9 ï&#x161;º 4 4 9 8 TAV O LOT U L S A . C O M ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE

SO PROVIDING AN ENVELOPE OF CASH AND TELLING PEOPLE TO SPEND IT IN 48 HOURS ISN’T EXACTLY A CHALLENGE, BUT IT MAKES THIS ASSIGNMENT SOUND A LOT MORE INTERESTING.

918 $91.80 IN 48 CHALLENGE

Since our family doesn’t eat out frequently, we took on this challenge with great excitement and purpose. We were delighted at the opportunity to try a few new eating places and visit some unique retail stores.

The mission posed to J.T., Lisa and MacKenzie Moore was to spend $91.80 (we used the local area code for the amount) in two days. And if they could find fun and free activities … bonus. The only catch was that they had to spend it at places, events or shops profiled in the September issue of Preview.

STOP #2 STOP #3

$28.21

STOP #1

On a gorgeous Friday evening, we dined near the Arkansas River at Napa Flats. The atmosphere inside was very clean and quaint. Our server, Angela, was quite pleasant and attentive to our table. As an appetizer, we ordered homemade hummus topped with feta, kalamata olives, and garlic oil, and served with flatbread and sliced cucumbers and carrots. It was so delicious, that we would have considered this as an entree and been completely satisfied. A simple pepperoni pizza and side salads completed our meal.

After dinner, we enjoyed watching ORU women’s soccer score four goals in 30 minutes. Though we know nothing about the sport, it was thrilling to watch. After that, it was time for dessert at Baskin-Robbins on Memorial. Against my [Lisa] better judgment, I opted for two scoops in a waffle cone cup. In fact, we each went with two scoops, enjoying flavors like butter pecan, Love Potion #31, mint chocolate chip and world class chocolate.

$13.10

$15.14

STOP #5

For dinner, we chose one of our favorite places to eat: Jason’s Deli. The salad bar and bow tie pasta with meatballs satisfied our bellies. And let’s not forget their free ice cream.

J.T. opted to go cycling in Pryor at the Dam Jam, so MacKenzie and I headed out for breakfast to Freeway Cafe, a ‘50s, car-themed restaurant. My three-egg veggie omelet with hash browns was hearty and quite delicious. MacKenzie literally rejoiced over the sausage patties that tasted so good.

$23.83

THINK YOU CAN BLOW OUR CASH IN INTERESTING WAYS?

STOP #4

We were ready for shopping and traveled downtown to the Blue Dome District. Walking around, we found creative wall art and took lots of pictures before venturing into Boomtown Tees, where $19.54 we bought a cute pair of Oklahoma Girl earrings and a mug.

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OCT. 6

H HAPPENINGS OCTOBER

OCT. 11

MADDIE & TAE

STONE SOUR

MUSIC/C ONCERTS

Buffalo Run Casino (Miami)

LYNYRD SKYNYRD

O CT. 1

GARY CLARK JR.

EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY

EASTON CORBIN

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square (Tulsa)

JAGGED EDGE

RACHEL PLATTEN

OCT. 7

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square (Tulsa)

IDL Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 16

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square Pavilion (Tulsa)

A DAY TO REMEMBER

OCT. 26

BAD COMPANY

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa (Catoosa)

Brady Theater (Tulsa)

OCT. 8

A$AP MOB

JUDAH AND THE LION

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 17

MARILYN MANSON

LECRAE

THE MAGPIE SALUTE

MUTEMATH

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

Brady Theater (Tulsa)

BLUFFETT: TRIBUTE TO JIMMY BUFFETT

Brady Theater (Tulsa)

TRACE ADKINS

Buffalo Run Casino (Miami)

OCT. 28

LUKE COMBS

THE FLOOZIES

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 20

JOSH ABBOTT BAND

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

CHASE RICE

River Spirit Casino Resort (Tulsa)

MAREN MORRIS

OCT. 19

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square (Tulsa)

OCT. 10

OCT. 27

Brady Theater (Tulsa)

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 29

THE LACS

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 21

THE WEEKND

BOK Center (Tulsa)

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OCT. 25

GOGOL BORDELLO

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

AARON WATSON

THE HEAD AND THE HEART

WARRANT AND FIREHOUSE

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa (Catoosa)

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square (Tulsa)

OCT. 22

ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES

RICK SPRINGFIELD AND RICHARD MARX

BRET MICHAELS

BORGORE

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 14

POP EVIL

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square (Tulsa)

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 13

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square Pavilion (Tulsa)

OCT. 3

ECHOSMITH

RYAN ADAMS

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

CASEY DONAHEW BAND

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square (Tulsa)

PORTUGAL. THE MAN

JASON ALDEAN

BOK Center (Tulsa)

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square (Tulsa)

KING AND COUNTRY

OCT. 5

River Spirit Casino Resort (Tulsa)

GOV’T MULE

YELLOW CLAW

Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square (Tulsa)

OCT. 12

Brady Theater (Tulsa)

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

STEELY DAN

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 2

SPOON

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa (Catoosa)

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

OCT. 4

Brady Theater (Tulsa)

OCT. 30

BLUES TRAVELER

Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

LYNYRD SKYNYRD

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

CHICKS WITH HITS

LIGHTING IT UP SCAN TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Schedule subject to change.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

RICK SPRINGFIELD & RICHARD MARX

BAD COMPANY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

MICKY DOLENZ

OCT. 6-7

RED DIRT RODEO Tulsa State Fair | Expo

AI ALSO IN OCTOBER

Square Pavilion (Tulsa)

OCT. 1

GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT Tulsa Performing Arts Center THE BODYGUARD Tulsa Performing Arts Center

TU DANCE Tulsa Performing Arts Center

OCT. 6-15

OCT. 14

Playhouse

Resort (Tulsa)

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA ART SHOW Mayes County Cultural

OCT. 7

KIDZ BOP BOK Center (Tulsa)

WWE LIVE BOK Center (Tulsa)

AKDAR WINE FESTIVAL Akdar Shrine Center (Tulsa)

OCT. 3

OIL PATCH JAMBOREE Whitlock Park (Drumright)

RHYMES & REASONS: THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER Woody Guthrie Center (Tulsa) OCT. 2-6

OKLAHOMA STATE SUGAR ART SHOW Expo Square (Tulsa)

Center (Pryor)

Building (Stilwell)

PELICAN FESTIVAL Wolf Creek Park (Grove)

Museum (Grove)

OCT. 1-JAN. 7, 2018

DISNEY ON ICE: FOLLOW YOUR HEART Pavilion at Expo Square (Tulsa)

OKLAHOMA BIGFOOT SYMPOSIUM Oklahoma Community

PIONEER DAYS Har-Ber Village

OCT. 13-14

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS. HOUSTON ROCKETS BOK Center (Tulsa) OCT. 6

FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL Various Location in

THE MOUSETRAP Broken Arrow Community ZOORUN Tulsa Zoo

PRYOR CREEK WRCA RANCH RODEO Mayes County

T.J. MILLER River Spirit Casino

CRUIZIN’ 64 Downtown Sallisaw EAT STREET FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL 2nd and Elgin (Tulsa)

Fairgrounds (Pryor)

OCT. 14-15

OCT. 1-28

HARVEST FESTIVAL AND VFW AUTO SHOW Rayola Park (Owasso)

(Sand Springs)

(Muskogee)

DICK TRACY BIRTHDAY Pawnee Historical

TULSA POP CULTURE EXPO Wyndham Hotel (Tulsa)

COW CHIP DAY Rogers Memorial Park (Warner)

OCT. 15

OCT. 1-8

TULSA STATE FAIR Expo Square (Tulsa)

Brady District (Tulsa)

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Castle of Muskogee

WINTER SQUASH AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Pleasant Valley Farms

Museum (Pawnee)

ELOQUENT CRAFTSMAN: THOMAS A. MANHART AND STUDENTS Living Arts (Tulsa) OCT. 1-31

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 12 OCTOBER 2017

WINE, EATS &RoseEASELS District (Broken Arrow)

HOW I BECAME ATulsaPIRATE Performing Arts Center

CHOUTEAU DAY CELEBRATION AND PARADE Downtown Salina DICKENS OF A RIDE BICYCLE TOUR Downtown Claremore

SKYLINE MUSIC FESTIVAL 18th & Boston (Tulsa) DANISH STRING QUARTET Tulsa Performing Arts Center OCT. 18

SHOPKINS LIVE! Brady Theater (Tulsa) OCT. 19-22

OKTOBERFEST TULSA River West Festival OCT. 9

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September 29-October 28 Fridays and Saturdays Gates open at 5:30pm.

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AI ALSO IN OCTOBER OCT. 20-21

ROUTE 66 FLYWHEELERS GAS ENGINE AND TRACTOR SHOW Rogers Point Park (Catoosa) OCT. 20, 22

FAUST Tulsa Performing Arts Center OCT. 20-28

U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN AND HALF-ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW Expo Square (Tulsa)

OCT. 21-22, 26-28

FUN HOME Tulsa Performing Arts Center OCT. 26

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY Downtown Claremore OCT. 26-27

TWELVE ANGRY JURORS Tulsa Performing Arts Center OCT. 27

DR. BENNETT OMALU Tulsa Performing Arts Center OCT. 27-28

BOBBY BONES AND THE RAGING IDIOTS Brady Theater (Tulsa)

SMOKIN’ THE FORT BARBECUE AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Downtown Fort Gibson

OLD-FASHIONED FALL CARNIVAL Har-Ber Village

DISNEY ROCKS ROCKTOBERFEST East of Pensacola

OCT. 21

Museum (Grove)

HARVEST SPOON CHILI FESTIVAL AND CRUISE NIGHT Downtown Okmulgee WELCH HARVEST DAYS Downtown Welch BETTY BUCKLEY Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center

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HALLOWEEN-THEMED EVENTS THAT SOMETIMES GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT

OCT. 1-28

OCT. 27-28

(Muskogee)

Home (Park Hill)

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Castle of Muskogee OCT. 1-31

PUMPKIN TOWN FARMS 6060 S. Garnett Road | Tulsa

Dam (Disney)

OCT. 28

TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 6 Tulsa Performing Arts Center

OCT. 1-NOV. 4

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Shepherd’s Cross (Claremore)

STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT River Spirit Casino Resort (Tulsa)

OCT. 6-28

OCT. 29

OCT. 6-31

TULSA RUN Downtown Tulsa

PSYCHO PATH 1517 E. 106th St. N. (Sperry) THE HEX HOUSE 5610 W. Skelly Drive (Tulsa) OCT. 13-28

FEAR FEST Moore’s Flying M Ranch

OCT. 22-25

OKLAHOMA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Circle Cinema (Tulsa)

That Haunting Feeling MURRELL HOME GHOST STORIES George M. Murrell OCT. 27-31

HALLOWMARINE Oklahoma Aquarium (Jenks) HALLOWZOOEEN Tulsa Zoo OCT. 28

ROUTE 66 PUNKIN’ CHUNKIN’ John’s Tractor Works (Vinita) BOO ON BROADWAY 9 E. Broadway (Sand Springs) GHOST STORY TOURS Pawnee Bill Ranch (Pawnee) BOO HA HA IN BROOKSIDE Brookside District (Tulsa)

(Inola)

OCT. 31

HALLOWEEN

OCT. 19-21

SPOOK-A-RAMA Kiddie Park (Bartlesville)

OCT. 31

MAIN STREET HALLOWEEN Main Street (Henryetta)

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ST STREET TALK

I would bring back The Office because I’ve watched the same episodes 40 times over, and it was the best show ever made. I’d also want to bring back Friends because I want to see what they are doing now.

ANNA

Little House on the Prairie. This country would do well to learn (or be reminded of) some good old-fashioned lessons and could feel good about sharing the show with their children, unlike almost everything else on TV these days.

TINA

Mad Men. I fell in love with the characters and watching their stories evolve. It took me back in time as if I were living in the ‘60s on Madison Avenue in New York City. Plus, Jon Hamm is a total babe.

I would bring back China Beach. Lessons of war haven’t been learned since the show went off the air. Plus, the cast was phenomenal and have continued performing their craft with excellence in TV and movies.

K AY

JOE

Gunsmoke because I like James Arness, old Westerns and a fast draw.

The Office because pretty much anyone that’s ever had a job can relate to it.

ARCH

STEVEN

Psych and Monk. You can never run out of good story lines for these two brilliant detective sitcoms, and the characters were wonderful.

JESSICA

Frasier. We never got to see Frasier end up with any woman, and I’d be curious how Roz’s love life turned out. Not to mention seeing how Niles, Daphne and their kid are doing.

J O S E P H

K AT H Y

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Leave it to Beaver, because it’s wholesome boy mischief.

RONDA

If I could bring one show back, it would Full House. It was a show that the entire family could enjoy, and it taught valuable life lessons throughout the series.

thirtysomething. It could be called sixtysomething.

G A RY

JORDAN

Friends because each show genuinely makes me laugh. Ross and Rachel are meant to be. Also, Jennifer Aniston equals hair goals.

G R AC E

T I F FA N Y

WE’LL POST A QUESTION ON OUR FACEBOOK EACH MONTH. GIVE US AN ANSWER AND PHOTO, AND YOU MIGHT END UP IN OUR MAGAZINE.

BRENT

I would bring back Downton Abbey because I became invested in the characters and was very sad to see them go.

I would bring back Freaks and Geeks. The cast was stellar and the writing was hilarious but it sadly only had one season. Plus, we never found out what happened to Lindsay out on the road.

Want to join the discussion?

Firefly. This is the only correct answer, to be honest.

Homicide: Life on the Street was an awesome police drama.

Friends, without a doubt, because that’s one that everyone from kids to adults enjoyed.

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LYNYRDSKYN When Lynyrd Skynyrd takes the stage at The Joint Oct. 6, for many in attendance it will be more than just a concert or nostalgia trip. As the archetypical Southern rock band, Skynyrd is a piece of American musical history.

With the founding members originally coming together in 1964 as My Backyard and working through a handful of band names before settling on Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced LEH-nerd SKIN-nerd) in 1969, the group continues to tour extensively on a half-century’s history. Of course, all rock fans know about the fateful plane crash in 1977 that took the lives of iconic lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines as well as background singer Cassie Gaines, while other members of the band suffered serious injuries, putting the band on hiatus following the release of Street Survivors. The group reformed with Johnny Van Zant stepping in for his older brother on vocals in 1987, and has been a staple of Southern rock and the concert trail ever since. We recently got to chat with guitarist Rickey Medlocke in advance of the Tulsa concert to discuss the band, flying the “Free Bird” flag, and something you may not have known about the band.

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JUST RECENTLY, THE COURT UPHELD THE BLOCKING OF AN UNAUTHORIZED BIO-PIC, PARTIALLY BASED ON INPUT FROM FORMER DRUMMER ARTIMUS PYLE, RULING THAT IT VIOLATES AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN REMAINING ORIGINAL MEMBERS TO NOT EXPLOIT THE BAND’S NAME OR HISTORY. DO YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON THE LAWSUIT OR HOW IT HAS AFFECTED THE BAND, IF AT ALL? irst of all, I really can’t comment on the legal aspect, F because it doesn’t really involve me personally, as far as the business side of it goes. As far as my perspective being in Lynyrd Skynyrd as a part of the early days and now, I can understand why the guys don’t want to go there. To be honest, why go out and rehash a story that’s been told time and time again?

CONVERSATION STARTER CS THE PIONEERING SOUTHERN ROCK GROUP LYNYRD SKYNYRD CONTINUES TO FLEX ITS STAYING-POWER MUSCLE BEHIND CLASSIC-ROCK STAPLES LIKE “SWEET HOME ALABAMA,” “GIMME THREE STEPS,” AND THE ICONIC “FREE BIRD.” BY G.K. HIZER PHOTO BY CLAY PATRICK MCBRIDE

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I can understand why Gary [Rossington, founding guitarist] doesn’t want the movie to be made; he doesn’t want the story told from only one side. People have been asking about that day for years, and he lives with the memory of that every day. Why drag it up and address it yet again? As a band, it really doesn’t affect us on the road, one way or another. We just keep doing what we do.

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T THIS POINT, JOHNNY VAN ZANT A HAS BEEN IN THE BAND FOR THREE DECADES. HE’S CLEARLY TAKEN OWNERSHIP OF HIS ROLE AS LEAD SINGER AND MADE IT HIS OWN, BUT HOW MUCH DOES HE REMIND YOU OF HIS OLDER BROTHER?

ere are a lot of times that he reminds me of him, but he’s Th also very much his own person. What a lot of people don’t understand or realize is that it was rumored that Ronnie had wanted to get out of touring so much. He planned to step aside and put Johnny in the band to sing, and he would

have stayed involved managing the band and producing. That was a hard decision for him, but he had consulted with family and band members before he made that decision. Johnny is his own singer, but even now sometimes I see a reflection of his brother in him. Sometimes, onstage, I get a look at the side of his face or there are times on the bus when he laughs and sounds just like Ronnie. He’s done a phenomenal job of paying tribute to his brother, while still playing his own part in the band.

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“FREE BIRD” HAS BECOME NOT ONLY AN ICONIC SONG FOR THE BAND, BUT A STAPLE IN THE ROCK CANON.

I ’ve been playing “Free Bird” every night for 22 years, night after night, and it really never gets old. Most people probably don’t remember, but they used to have yearly song battles on the radio, with listeners calling in to vote, and every year the final round would almost always be “Free Bird” and “Stairway to Heaven.” That just kind of tells you where the song falls in the grand scheme of things. Mostly, I’m just proud to be a part of that and hope that I make Allen [Collins, original guitarist] proud. It changes a little bit from night to night, so I get to do my own thing a little bit, but I’m proud of that and proud to be a part of the history that goes with that song.

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PART OF LYNYRD SKYNYRD, AND HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO PROTECT THE LEGACY OF THE BAND?

Y ou know, it’s really all about great songs. Like I said, I’m proud to be a part of that and hope I make Allen proud when I’m playing his parts every night. Even with Gary, this is his baby, but he’s really just wanting to honor the memory of the other guys and what they’ve all done together, so it’s important to all of us to protect the legacy of the guys.

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AFTER SO MANY YEARS, WHAT KEEPS LYNYRD SKYNYRD TOURING AT THIS POINT? W hat keeps us going back every year really is, first and foremost, Skynyrd Nation. Our fans are so loyal and they keep coming back for more. It’s very important to us to give 100 percent every night to really do the songs justice and honor the band, but it’s really about the fans.

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CS CONVERSATION STARTER SEPARATING HIMSELF FROM SOME OF THE NASHVILLE FLOCK, CHASE RICE IS READY TO ROAR WITH A NEW ALBUM, LAMBS & LIONS, WHILE CONTINUING TO REACH HIGHER TO DEFY A SURVIVOR-TYPE MUSIC INDUSTRY. BY DONNA LEAHEY // PHOTO BY CODY CANNON Chase Rice is a young country star rising fast. This talented singer-songwriter’s classic style is flavored with eclectic influences. His second major label album, Lambs & Lions will be released Nov. 17. You can get a taste of the album with singles “Three Chords and the Truth” and “Lions” already released.

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Rice is a man with a strong faith, not just in God, but in himself. His first major album, Ignite the Night debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and spawned two top-five singles. In his 31 years, he’s played college football (University of North Carolina), served as a NASCAR

HE FIRST SINGLE RELEASED FROM T YOUR NEW ALBUM, LAMBS & LIONS, IS TITLED “THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH.” WHAT IS THE TRUTH IN THAT SONG?

That’s an old saying from Harlan Howard, a great song writer from back in the day. Someone asked him, “What is country music to you?” and he said, “Three chords and the truth.” I’d say the biggest truth about this song is the memories that are attached to the songs mentioned in the lyrics. You’ve got “Amazing Grace,” “In the Sweet By-and-By,” “Walk the Line,” “Anything but Mine,” and “Copperhead Road.” Those songs take me to a certain place and a certain memory. That’s the truth for me. Those songs are so attached to me and the truth for me, and it’s a double meaning in the song. Each of those songs is also three chords and a classic, truthful song in their own right.

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HE SECOND SINGLE, “LIONS,” OFF THE T LAMBS & LIONS ALBUM HAS AN EDGE, ANGRY AND DEFIANT. WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THAT ONE?

I played college football, so add that with my desires in music to take things as far as I can possibly take them, and it can get dangerous real quick. And with that one, it did. I had the title of the track and thought it sounded weird and crazy. And then I had the title Lambs & Lions and didn’t know what that meant. Then I was talking with [songwriters] Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano on what I thought it meant, and there’s a lot of biblical stuff about lambs and lions like rise and rise again until lambs become lions. And that’s real important to me, so that’s basically where we landed on the song. In life, there’s lambs and lions, and which one do you choose to be? I chose to be the lion. And that’s what every man and woman should do, come to a point where they have to choose. Do you want to be walked all over or stand up for yourself and be that lion?

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IS FAITH SOMETHING THAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?

eah, absolutely. And it’s slowly gotten more important Y to me. And the coolest part about it is that wasn’t fully intentional. The spirituality of this album was being

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pit crew member, and came in second, by one vote, on the 21st season of CBS’s Survivor: Nicaragua. As a country star, Rice is still living life to the fullest, with a 2015 CMT nomination for Breakthrough Video of the Year and a 2016 American Country Music award nomination for ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year.

thrown in there without me really knowing. And then it slowly, over the last three few years, grew and became more important; that’s the way my dad raised me. He prayed with us every night, so it’s always been with me.

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Y OU SEEM TO TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR IDENTITY AS A SOUTHERNER. HOW DOES THAT INFORM WHO YOU ARE?

Th at should be who everybody is, if you ask me. You go all the way back to biblical times or even like Game of Thrones. Those guys are like, “I’m Ned Stark from Winterfell.” For whatever reason that got lost. “I’m Chase from North Carolina.” I don’t know why people stopped referring to themselves like that. That just shows how important it is to define someone not just as who you are, but where you’re from.

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OUR FIRST MAJOR LABEL ALBUM, Y IGNITE THE NIGHT, WAS RELEASED THREE YEARS AGO AND YOU’VE ALREADY ACHIEVED CMT AND ACM ACCLAIM WITH NOMINATIONS. YOU’VE GOT TOP-FIVE HITS, A NO. 1 ALBUM AND NOW YOU’RE HEADED OUT ON A WORLDWIDE TOUR. WITH SO MUCH SUCCESS COMING SO FAST, HOW DO YOU KEEP IT REAL?

I ’m not sure I would have if this record had come out earlier. We were bouncing off “Ready Set Roll” and “Gonna Wanna Tonight.” And we were having a lot of success real fast, and then you got to figure out how to top that. The album got delayed due to some disagreements with my label. Now that I look at it, that was a blessing in disguise, because it became the album that it did over the last year and a half and got songs on there that would have never been on there. I’m learning slowly that I’m going to be me whether that helps or hurts. If you’re trying to be a better version of yourself, you can’t go wrong.

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WHAT WILL YOUR CONCERTS LOOK LIKE?

W e’re doing new stuff. We have a new keys player. We got a new song, “Eyes on You,” a new set, and a new intro. It’s all new. It’s definitely in your face, like our shows are known to be.

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HO ARE SOME OF YOUR W MUSICAL INFLUENCES?

ey’re all over the map. One is Chris LeDoux. It’s a huge Th honor to have his son, Ned LeDoux, on my album. We’re singing one of Chris’ songs, “This Cowboy’s Hat,” which is one of my favorite songs of all time. Other influences are guys like Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney. In high school, I started listening to guys like Eminem and Blink-182 and those guys came into my life, and that’s probably why there’s so many different sounds in my music.

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HAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT W YOURSELF FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE ON SURVIVOR?

I still look back on that, and it was an unbelievable experience. They’ve asked me back twice, and I’ve refused twice. There’s a lot of things in music that can relate to that. You’re around a lot of people who don’t want you around, like other record label heads, other artists because you’re taking their spot, and that’s kind of what Survivor is. So, you can take that directly into the music world, it’s Survivor-world in Nashville as well.

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OU’VE LED AN INTERESTING LIFE. Y WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS THAT LEADS YOU TO THESE INTERESTING LIVES? ike I said, I didn’t even know that this album was going to L have biblical influences when I started writing it. God has my back and turned me that way. And I think he did the same thing in my life. I ain’t that good, I can promise you that. I’ve failed, but when the call comes, I’ve succeeded at it as well. Yeah, when those opportunities came my way, those weren’t from me, those were from a higher power that I don’t have any control over.

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Beauty, strength and endurance will be on display at the Arabian & Halfâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;Arabian Championship Horse Show as nearly 3,000Â horses and owners compete for titles and roses. By Donna Leahey

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Colorful tassels swing, shining manes and tails toss, and polished hooves flash as some of the most beautiful horses in the world enter Tulsa Expo Square for the 2017 U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. These horses, their trainers and riders are competing as some of the best trained and most athletic examples of a breed already renowned for its beauty, strength, and endurance. In 2008, the 42nd U.S. Nationals debuted at Tulsa Expo Square for the first time. “The move to Tulsa was designed to give Arabian horse exhibitors a more centralized location in the country — allowing both east and west coast owners, trainers and exhibitors to be able to make the trip to the center of the country,” says Mikayla Boge, director of marketing for the Arabian Horse Association. “This year, the Arabian Horse Association expects about 1,800 horses and nearly 1,200 owners from all 50 U.S. states and the Canadian provinces. Approximately 2,500 exhibitors will attend to show their horse, all for the stake of the U.S. National Championship title and the chance for the coveted roses given to the winners.” Horses and trainers work all year to qualify. The show lasts nine days and competitions include riding, halter, and even costume and sidesaddle events. “This show is the crème de la crème of Arabian horse shows throughout the year in North America,” says Boge. “The barn area setups are amazing. Each barn takes the opportunity to outdo the next barn.” The shopping expo is open every day of the show, featuring items for both horse lovers and non-horse lovers alike. The expo offers everything from clothes and jewelry, to fine art and more. Retailers from all over the country will be there, as well as local vendors. The Total Arabian Interactive Learning (T.A.I.L.) experience will return this year. T.A.I.L. is a free tour, open to the public, where you can get a glimpse behind the scenes of the show. Best of all, at the end of the tour, you get the chance to meet a real Arabian horse. You might be thinking that you’re not that into horses, but the spectacle and drama will be enough to delight anyone and everyone. “The U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show is like nothing else most people will ever experience in their

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lifetime,” says Boge. “The grand setups, high caliber horses and intense competition is something one must see in person. No description will do justice to the feeling of sitting in the stands during finals night waiting for the horses to file into the ring.” A quiet whisper of expectation is on everyone’s lips as the gate swings open and the horses come bursting through, ready to give it their all. The crowd erupts into a roar, and only gets louder as the horse and rider go around the ring, with the announcer’s voice booming in the background, giving commands to the riders and their mounts. When the judges mark their final score on their cards and hand them to the announcer, once again, the arena goes quiet, waiting to hear who won the roses. After what seems like an eternity, the announcer comes crackling over the speaker and the winner is announced. The crowd loses it, with cries of glee and tears of joy mingling in. At the show, the events run in three different rings, showcasing the versatility and beauty of the

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Arabian horse. Events include halter classes, where horses are judged on performance. Performance classes include a variety of tack like English or Western and types of riding such as pleasure, reining and working. Jumping courses display the Arabian’s grace and skill as they jump and trot and canter around courses designed to challenge horse and rider. Driving events feature horses in harness pulling a wheeled vehicle and are judged on performance, manners, and confirmation. There’s even a ladies’ sidesaddle event where horse and rider are judged on attire and performance. The dramatic Native Costume event features flowing capes, coats, pantaloons, headdresses, scarfs, sashes and any other decorations in keeping with a colorful desert regalia, in the Bedouin style. As the oldest of all the light breeds, the Arabian is unique. The Arabian breed does not exist because of selective breeding, as were other modern light breeds, where it was necessary

to establish a registry before the development of the breed. The Arabian has been recognized for thousands of years and has been maintained and cherished in its purity over those years as much as is humanly possible. Arabians can be found in the foundation stock of the thoroughbred, the Percheron, the Morgan horse, and the Trotter, among many others. The show is accompanied by The Tour of Arabian Horse Legends. The tour teaches the history of the Arabian, the evolution of U.S. Nationals through the years, and highlights some of the legendary horses, breeders, and trainers. One of those legends is the inspirational Sheila Varian. “Shelia Varian was a visionary when it came to breeding great horses, and her breeding program proved that,” says Boge. “From her first stallion, Bay-Abi++, you can see much of the Varian bloodlines in horses today. Not only did

Sheila know a good horse and knew how to breed them well, she was also an extraordinary horse woman and didn’t let any obstacle stand in her way. Even the thought of competing in a largely male dominated sport didn’t faze her. She and her trusty steed, Rontenza, won the Open Stock Horse at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Rontenza was the only Arabian ever to win at the Cow Palace and at the time, Sheila was the only girl and amateur to have ever taken the class.” The U.S. Nationals is free and open to the public for the entire run of the event. Whether you live and breathe horses or you’re just looking for something different to do, there’s something for everyone.

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WITH WORKOUTS THAT ARE SHORT, INTENSE, AND CONSTANTLY CHANGING, THE EXPONENTIAL GROWTH OF CROSSFIT IS TRANSFORMING LIVES AND CREATING A UNIQUE BOND BETWEEN ITS DEVOTEES THAT SHOWS NO SIGN OF ABATING. by MICHELE CHIAPPETTA | photos by PARKER SLACK

Have you jumped into the CrossFit craze yet? All over Green Country, this fever-pitched, no-nonsense workout trend is rising in popularity. And that’s not surprising when you understand how popular this exercise regimen has become across the country. According to CNBC, there are 13,000 CrossFit gyms worldwide, with 4 million members practicing the craft of running, jumping, lifting and stretching to stay fit. Despite its ubiquity today, however, CrossFit has only been around for less than 20 years. Founded in 2000 by Greg Glassman, a former gymnast and gymnastics coach, CrossFit is a notoriously demanding, no-frills workout

regimen that combines functional strength training exercises, gymnastics, circuit training and endurance exercises, along with a Paleo diet that encourages healthy eating habits. Faithful devotees of the workout trumpet its effectiveness as a whole-body routine, as well as its egalitarian nature. There is no fancy equipment, no set routines, but there is a lot of individuality that appeals to many. On the flip side, detractors worry about the possibility of injuries and question whether it really is a workout for everyone. Regardless of what you may have heard about CrossFit, the only way to truly get a

feel for it is to test it out for yourself. The good news is, it’s surprisingly easy to get started, especially here in Green Country. Zac Thompson, who trains at CrossFit T-Town, is a typical CrossFit aficionado. He started working out two and a half years ago, wanting a new exercise routine that would beat back the boredom of running on a treadmill, lifting weights, or doing yet another spin class at the same old gym. “I saw the CrossFit Games on TV a few years ago and started to notice gyms opening up all around the area,” says Thompson. “It took me a while to finally

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go in, but I was bored with doing the same traditional workouts each week.” Carla Townsend, an instructor at CrossFit Owasso, had a similar entry into the CrossFit world. After listening to her husband rave about it for months, she decided to try it for herself. Like many people who start a new fitness routine, Townsend wasn’t convinced that CrossFit would make much of a difference — and was happily surprised by the results. “Before I started, I thought I was already in really good shape because I ran a little here and there,” Townsend explains. “At first, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but CrossFit allowed me to do things I never thought of before, and it was fun. After a few months, I noticed running became much easier, along with other changes in strength.” Jake Crandall, owner of Okie CrossFit, goes even further, saying that he credits CrossFit as the workout routine that helped save his life. “I was 300 pounds six years ago and dying when I started CrossFit,” Crandall says. “This changed my life. I added it to my weightlifting, and it saved my life.” The demands of a CrossFit workout can be daunting, especially for newbies who don’t realize that an ideal CrossFit gym (or “box” as they are called by many in the field) will gear your workout plan to your current level of health and fitness. Crandall, for example, says he walks everyone through a detailed conversation to figure out the best approach to their needs before they come in for their first workout. “We meet you where you are,” he says. “We don’t expect you to be a great athlete or in great shape.”

The CrossFit approach, as its name suggests, is to cross-train participants in many forms of exercise to build overall strength, muscle mass, endurance and fitness. When you step into a CrossFit facility, you can expect to perform a mix of exercises that change daily, without a lot of fancy equipment. Facing difficult, new physical hurdles a few times a week — and finishing them all — is super empowering and confidence building for many people. CrossFit workouts put you in a place where you either give in and quit or step up and push through. Many of the exercises focus on basic weights such as kettlebells, box jumps, pullups and other exercises that rely on body weight to act as resistance. A typical session is 50 minutes to an hour, with participants aiming to accomplish as many repetitions as possible of each exercise in the day’s routine. “We do strength and conditioning,” says Crandall. “Too many times, people just run to get in shape, but they’re not doing basic resistance exercises. They’re not doing anything to support their lean muscle tissue and their bone density, especially in women.” Though CrossFit has earned some buzz as a workout that can lead to injuries, there are things you can do to make sure the workout is safe at all times. Just as with any other workout regimen, CrossFit is at its best when both trainers and participants are educated, aware and taking proper care not to overdo it. “We teach new people the very basics first and go through proper progressions to ensure safety,” says CrossFit Owasso’s Townsend. “There is always a certified trainer available at every class to correct

and monitor athletes. Our trainers are aware of the best ways to avoid injuries, and progressing steadily is best practice. As with any physical activity, injury is not always preventable, but being smart and listening to the trainers will greatly reduce risks.” Crandall agrees. “We’ve been here over five years and had zero injuries, which is unheard of,” he says. “We’re very proud of that.” And of course, CrossFit participants can help themselves avoid injuries simply by listening to their bodies. “I really enjoy working out and always feel better after,” says Thompson, “but I have learned to listen to my body. If I feel like I need to take the day off, then I will take a rest day. If I miss too many days in a row, I might catch a hard time, but it’s all in good fun. When I am tired, I might have a coffee before heading to the gym. Some days, showing up is the hard part.” CrossFit’s ability to adapt to the needs of the individual has made it appealing to many who might otherwise balk at the group exercise environment. It accommodates those with physical challenges — Crandall has trained someone who is a wheelchair user, for example, adapting the day’s routines as needed. And it’s not unusual to see a CrossFit facility where the majority of trainees are women. At Okie CrossFit, almost two-thirds of the participants are female, says Crandall. “There are many benefits for women, and I could talk for hours about this subject,” says Townsend. “From increased strength, reduced body fat and better mobilization, to increased confidence and improved health markers, the benefits for women are endless.”

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And while some workouts, like weightlifting, can turn off women who want to be fit without being overly muscled, CrossFit is different. “I’ve heard many women express concern about not wanting to get bulky,” says Townsend, “and that is the complete opposite of what happens when starting CrossFit.” For folks who are intimidated about starting CrossFit, Townsend has a word of encouragement. “The hardest part is getting out and getting started,” she says. “Just like anything new, there is a learning process. Workouts are doable for any level of fitness, and progress comes, and it shows.” Thompson agrees, pointing out that CrossFit is a great choice for anyone of any age and fitness level. “CrossFit really is for athletes of all ages, experiences, and levels,” he says. “People usually have a goal in mind when they decide to start a new workout regimen. Some want to join for the sense of community, some for the competitive spirit, others to build strength and improve technique, or some just to have a healthy lifestyle and meet good people. I think for me, it is a combination of them all.” At the end of the day, Thompson says, he works out for the pride and pleasure that result from a successful day of training. “Some days you walk into the gym and read the workout of the day [WOD] on the white board and think, ‘There’s no way I can do that.’ There is a big sense of accomplishment once the workout is over, and you have completed what just seemed nearly impossible.”

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With 45,000-square feet arranged in amphitheater-style seating, The Joint draws in performers and concert-goers who want to feel A sense of intimacy and connection. By Michele Chiappetta Photos by Marc Rains The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa opened its doors to the public in September 2010. Since then, it has been rocking, juking and jamming to become one of Green Country’s favorite places to see a live performance. With 45,000-square feet arranged in amphitheater-style seating, The Joint creates a concert-going experience that allows you to see high-level performers in an intimate setting. “When you walk in, it’s an immersive feeling,” says Martin Madewell, director of hospitality. “The intimacy of the shows performed there is one of the biggest reasons people come to see concerts.” A standout element of The Joint as a place to view performances is the excellent sight-lines. It’s possible to see the stage with a great view, no matter where you sit in the room. It’s an advantage

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that Madewell says regular concert-goers love — because you get not just a great view of the stage, but for a great price too. “What’s really cool is that you’re not going to see a lot of price variation in tickets,” he says, “because everything is so close.” But it also draws in performers, who also want to feel that sense of intimacy and connection, something that is simply hard, if not impossible, to achieve in a big arena setting. Bands seek out opportunities to play at The Joint, he says — even groups that aren’t necessarily performing a full-out concert tour in the U.S. Case in point: Bad Company, the classic rock group with hits such as “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Can’t Get Enough” is coming to The Joint Oct. 26. It’s their only concert in the United States this year, says Madewell. “They needed somewhere

to rehearse because they’re preparing for an overseas tour,” he says. “They contacted us because they want to rehearse at The Joint, and we also got them to play a show, their only show in the U.S. this year.” Madewell believes that performers like coming to The Joint because of the excellent staff and hospitality that the casino provides, which promises good things to Green Country residents who love seeing their favorite musicians live. “The Joint in Tulsa is by far, one of my favorite places to play,” says country music artist Gary Allan, who last played The Joint in August 2017. “The venue is great and the event staff always make us feel so welcome and at home. The fans love it there too. We always know it is going to be a great night when we roll into The Joint.”

Indeed, The Joint draws top-tier groups from all genres. If you like it, chances are The Joint will offer it sometime throughout the year. “We’re able to do a wide variety of shows,” says Madewell. This is in part due to The Joint’s flexibility in providing important resources to performers, and in part due to a recognition of what customers in Green Country want to see. “Country and classic rock are always very successful here,” he says. Green Country’s receptivity — The Joint regularly sells out — draws the attention of acts as big as Kiss, who performed at the Hard Rock Tulsa this past February. “You hear people talk about Kiss a lot,” says Madewell. But after their show in February, Madewell says Kiss talked about Tulsa, saying it’s not every day they get to play where everyone is so close to the stage.

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Many venues can’t handle the needs of an arena-sized performance like you get with Kiss. But The Joint’s stateof-the-art light and sound system, as well as the ability to accommodate specialty performance elements like pyrotechnics, is what convinces big acts like Kiss to commit to making a concert stop there. “The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is a great venue for rock ‘n’ roll,” says Tom Scholz, the founder of Boston. “Not only are both our band and crew treated like royalty, but the backstage area is beautiful and comfortable. The Joint has great sound, and always, amazing audiences. Boston loves performing there.”

Smaller groups and up-andcomers also love making a concert stop at The Joint, like Cole Swindell, a rising country artist who performed at The Joint in September. “He’s a great example of the up-and-comers we host,” says Madewell. “Two years from now, he could be big.” Others who have performed at The Joint while their star was just on the rise include people like Blake Shelton. You probably know him, wink-wink. The Joint regularly hosts comedians too. Performers such as Wayne Brady, Dennis Miller, and Jay Leno have all performed there, as has Theresa Caputo, the Long Island Medium of TLC reality show fame. One of the more unusual events The Joint has

hosted recently is the wellknown TV game show, The Price Is Right, which taped a series of four shows over four days this past May. Close to 10,000 people attended over the course of the tapings.

Madewell says the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is ready to accommodate you. “It’s a resort experience here,” he says. Included are two pools, a spa, a four-diamond hotel with 454 rooms, nine food and beverage venues including McGill’s Steakhouse, gaming — everything you could want from a trip to Vegas, without the plane fare.

In keeping with the Hard Rock Casino atmosphere, The Joint’s shows are all for audiences aged 21 and up. “It’s an entire night out, from dining to music to hanging LOCATOR out with friends to gaming,” says Madewell. The Joint features two THE JOINT | HARD ROCK bars inside the venue, so concert- HOTEL & CASINO TULSA goers can belly up for a drink 777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa without missing out on any part 918-384-ROCK (x7625) of the show they’re attending. hardrockcasinotulsa.com For those who want to make a full day or an overnight stay of their time there, in addition to a concert at The Joint,

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Break out the lederhosen, dust off your beer stein and get ready for a chicken dance as the extravaganza that is Oktoberfest offers more than a few ways to have a barrel of fun and yell â&#x20AC;&#x153;prost.â&#x20AC;? BY G I NA CO N R OY

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While most people come for the beer and bratwurst, it’s the Bavarian culture filled with lively music, dancing, and authentic dirndls and lederhosen that gives Oktoberfest its real flavor. First held in 1810 in Munich, Germany over a two-week period, Oktoberfest has outgrown its borders to become a worldwide phenomenon. In fact, Tulsa’s Oktoberfest, which takes place Oct. 19-22 at the River West Festival Park, has been named one of the top 10 largest festivals according to USA Today. Each year, the festival brings authentic German Bavarian culture to Tulsans while providing wholesome fun for the entire family.

Instead of one tent, there will be two tents for family-friendly entertainment.

traditional pub crawl. For $45, which includes admission to the festival, participants receive a 5-ounce MiniKrug with lanyard for unlimited tasting between 5-8:30 p.m.

The Dachshund Dash Race, one of the festival’s favorite activities, is back and bigger than ever.

“Our Das JugendZelt children’s area will have arts and crafts, professional magic shows, circus acts and science entertainment,” says Carrigg. “Our dedicated volunteer group has spent all year planning activities for the families and kids.

“Last year we had 80 dogs in the race,” says Carrigg. This year on Sunday prior to the race, “People will have the opportunity owners and their dogs will dress “It’s hard to see and do everything to sample a variety of beers from in costume and parade from the in one visit. We encourage others the 80 different brands and craft authentic May Pole at the entrance to attend more than one day.” beers available,” says Carrigg. to the race arena. General admission is $10 at the gate Oktoberfest games, which are Dressing in traditional German and $7 in advance. Children 12 and Festival-goers have come to expect held throughout the weekend, clothing is not limited to parade under are free. Friday admission the traditional German delicacies are always a highlight with both participants and festival workers. is free until 4 p.m. Paid parking is like Bavarian cheesecake and participants and spectators. They Carrigg encourages anyone who available (limited capacity) near the craft beers, authentic music and are free and open to everyone. Just attends the festival to get into festival grounds for $10-$20. A free dancing with performers from register online and pay admission the spirit by wearing something shuttle service will run one hour Germany, and traditional games to get into the festival to join in Bavarian. Men can wear before and after festival hours and like Dachshund Dash. And this the festivities. something as simple as suspenders service to various locations. year there will be 40,000 square and leather shorts while women feet filled with new tents and “Our pop-up games are really can braid their hair, but if you stages for more of what attendees fun,” says Carrigg. This year’s want to immerse yourself in the LOCATOR have come to love and expect games include the Strong Stein culture, local costume shops carry about Tulsa’s Oktoberfest. Hoist competition, where you traditional clothing. They even OKTOBERFEST TULSA hold a 34-ounce stein full of beer have authentic Bavarian clothing 2100 S. Jackson Ave. “Before we include something in in front of you to see who can last for purchase at the festival. River West Festival Park | Tulsa the event, we ask ourselves is this the longest. There is the MassKrug tulsaoktoberfest.org true to our mission of celebrating Carry to see how many full steins People who have never attended Oct. 19: 5-11 p.m. German Bavarian culture,” says you can carry from point A to B, Oktoberfest may not realize that Oct. 20: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Tonja Carrigg, the festival’s director. the Bier Barrel Race, Mulleimer there are carnival rides for adults Oct. 21: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Werfen (trashcan toss) and the and children. This year, they’ve Oct. 22: Noon-6 p.m. The new Zelt crawl on Thursday ever popular Siegi’s Bratwurst expanded to include an entire will add a delightful twist to the Eating Championship. game arena in the children’s area.

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From an Oklahoma City Thunder-themed maze and handpicking a pumpkin to jumping on a giant pillow and taking a train ride, Pumpkin Town Farms offers a bounty of family fun. by Lindsay Morris

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Remember the cute pumpkin patches of days gone by? You’d pick out your pumpkin, pose for a picture on a hay bale and maybe high-five a scarecrow on your way to the car. If you haven’t been to Pumpkin Town Farms in recent years, prepare to have your mind blown. This place is so much more than a pumpkin patch — it’s a fall entertainment destination. Pumpkin Town Farms is in its 18th year of offering fall festivities to Tulsa families. You and your family will find everything there you would expect to find at a pumpkin patch — hayrides, campfires and enough pumpkins and gourds to satisfy even Martha Stewart’s autumnal decorating habits. But you will also find so much more, including attractions like a fiveacre maze, Thunder Mountain Slide, Critter Paintball, the Grain Train, a Giant Jumping Pillow, a Pumpkin Blaster, and pony and camel rides. When Pumpkin Town Farms started in 1999 at 101st and Memorial, it consisted of one white tent, a produce stand, a train ride and two hard-

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working parents, Lonnie and Melissa Basse. Their goal at the time was to raise enough money to pay for their children’s education. “Over the years, they kept outgrowing street corners,” says Brigette Basse, Lonnie and Melissa’s daughter, who is now working with them. They moved to 81st and Yale, then 81st and Mingo, but there was never enough room. Finally, they moved to a 20-acre patch on 61st and Garnett in 2013, which has allowed them plenty of space to grow. “It’s really given us an opportunity to expand,” Brigette says. This year, Pumpkin Town Farms is partnering with the Oklahoma City Thunder to celebrate the team’s 10th anniversary of moving to Oklahoma from Seattle. The team’s logo will be designed into Pumpkin Town Farms’ 5-acre maze, and Oct. 1 will be a special Thunder Day. Rumble, the team’s mascot, will be at Pumpkin Town Farms that day along with the Oklahoma City Thunder Girls and the Thunder Bolt Bus. There will also be giveaways to the team’s preseason game in Tulsa at the BOK Center Oct. 3, and that entire weekend, guests who wear Thunder gear will receive $1 off admission.

Brigette says one of the family favorites each year is the trains. The cow train is a shorter train that is great for small children, and the grain train is a bigger train that goes all the way around the maze. One of the biggest attractions in recent years has been the Thunder Mountain Slide. “We built up this hill when we moved to the new location,” Brigette says. “It literally took about 800 loads of dirt.” Children love going down the giant hill in tube slides. Brigette says children really enjoy the Giant Jumping Pillow. “That’s the best description for it — it’s a big, inflated pillow, similar to a trampoline. Children will spend hours on it, and parents thank us later when their children sleep really well that night.”

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One attraction that even previous visitors to Pumpkin Town Farms may not know about is the private campfires. The venue has eight private campfire areas on the back of the property, so they are quite secluded. “We start the fire and provide the wood,” Brigette says. “They’ve been really popular for birthday parties and corporate parties.” While many attractions at Halloween offer the fear factor, Pumpkin Town Farms is not one of those. Their goal is simply to be family friendly. “We want people to be able to bring children,” Brigette says. “Our customers have told us they don’t want us to be scary.” Pumpkin Town Farms has something fun planned every weekend of the fall. Each weekend, a different animal rescue group will be on hand with adorable, adoptable pets. There will also be live music each weekend.

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On Oct. 6-8, active duty members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces and first responders (such as firefighters, EMTs, and police) will be admitted with valid ID. Their immediate family members will be admitted at half price. Throughout the remainder of the season, Pumpkin Town Farms offers these heroes $2 off their admission. Beat Cancer Weekend is Oct. 13-15. Cancer has touched the Basse family personally. A percentage of sales that weekend will be donated to the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Grandparents are admitted free Oct. 20-22. Children who wear a Girl Scout sash, Boy Scout or Campfire uniform shirt will receive a free maze participation patch Oct. 27-29. There will also be discounted admission for troops and their leaders.

LOCATOR PUMPKIN TOWN FARMS 6060 S. Garnett Road | Tulsa 918-900-3029 pumpkintownfarms.com

Oct. 1-31 Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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GREEN COUNTRY’S MASSIVE OUTDOOR GATHERING, BETTER KNOWN AS THE TULSA STATE FAIR, CONTINUES TO BE A HOT TICKET THANKS TO OLD TRADITIONS, NEW IDEAS AND PLENTY OF DEEPFRIED SOMETHINGS. .

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There may be a chill in the air or perhaps the Oklahoma temperature will reach a record high. But as unpredictable as Tulsa weather is, one thing is certain: it’s fair season. Since its inception in 1903, the Tulsa State Fair has provided an opportunity for people to gather as a community for fun and educational experiences in a family-friendly environment showcasing food, education, entertainment and agriculture. Though the attractions, vendors and midway fare have changed over the years, this year’s fair promises to deliver on a unique Oklahoma celebration of Americana. “Every year, we look at what’s new and exciting in the industry so we can bring it to Tulsa,” says marketing and development supervisor Sarah Thompson, who has been with the Tulsa State Fair for 10 years. “This year, we’re excited to bring the Dark Knight jousting shows.” This medieval themed, high-energy event that showcases medieval warfare and equestrian games is sure to delight young and old, as should the Little Ray’s Dinosaur exhibit at the Just for Kids Building. “This exhibit is filled with reptiles, fossils, and stage shows,” says Thompson. “It’s very visual and interactive, and sure to be great fun for the whole family.” This year, children can participate in the passport program by picking up a map that guides them to stations where they get their passports stamped for visiting exhibits. Not only will they have fun discovering new exhibits and learning, but Thompson says they will have a free souvenir to take home from the fair. “One of the main things we focus on is how to educate fair-goers on agriculture and history,” she says. Safety is also a priority at the fair. One of the best things parents can do when they first arrive is to stop by the sheriff ’s booth to pick up a wristband for their child with contact information so in case they get separated, they can more efficiently be reunited. “We tell the children to find someone in uniform and show them their wristband so they can be reunited with their parents quickly,” Thompson says. Last year, North American Midway provided the midway services with over 60 rides, including 11 new rides. This year, they return with new rides and games sure to delight, including the Sky Ride that is only operated during the 11 days of the fair. After taking a spin on the rides, you can relax at one of the many shows ranging from acrobats to the All-Star Stunt Dog Challenge. Or you may want to challenge yourself and get into the action at the NCAA Spirit of Champions Interactive Zone, which is always fun for participants and spectators.

When it comes to fair food, Templeton the rat in Charlotte’s Web said it best: “The fair is a virtual smorgasbord.” Whether cruising down the midway or visiting the River Spirit Expo, you could attend the fair every day it’s open and probably still not sample all the food. “While the community comes out for the traditional corn dogs, funnel cakes, and frozen lemonade, they also want to try new, unique sweet and savory foods,” says Thompson. From the doughnut burger to deep-fried butter and Oreos, a fair-goer never knows what might pop up on the midway. The cinnamon roll sundae and bacon funnel cake are sure to be new favorites, but Thompson is most excited about the gourmet popsicle, which will be offered in dairy and nondairy forms. “I think the unique flavor is the jalapeno popsicle,” says Thompson. Though it has become synonymous with deepfried foods, colorful Midway rides, animal races, and pop performances, the fair is an attempt to educate the community about the state’s local bounty. That’s where it differs from a theme park. Organizors are re-emphasizing the agricultural piece to families. This year, the premier livestock shows feature the best of the best from all 77 counties of Oklahoma and some out-of-state exhibitors. Over 12,000 animals will be available for viewing. While you’re exploring all the livestock and attractions the fair has to offer, don’t forget to stop by the River Spirit Expo, which features 10 acres of food and shopping, including 600 booths selling everything from mattresses to garlic grinders and those popular As Seen on TV products. If you prefer browsing the homemade goods, the competitive exhibit displays represent many talented Oklahoma participants. Entries and winners will be on display in Central Park Hall. “They have great, unique products, so come out and support local businesses,” Thompson says. Live music plays a significant role in fair entertainment, and this year 50 bands are scheduled to perform 90 sets. Music from local favorites, like Brandon Clark and Travis Kidd, to national recording artists like Easton Corbin and Echosmith will be featured on one of the many stages throughout the fair.

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Stage Easton Corbin Oct. 1 | 8 p.m.

King and Country Oct. 2 | 8 p.m.

Rachel Platten Oct. 3 | 8 p.m.

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Pop Evil

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LOCATOR TULSA STATE FAIR

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Bluffett: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett Oct. 8 | 6 p.m.

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Little Mermaid I Kathleen McDonald

Joker I Drake Edison

While you can buy a pre-made outfIt this Halloween, creating a costume yourself is a satisfying adventure into art that most people FInd addicting. By Michele Chiappetta Photos by BeardedOkie Photography

From attending Halloween parties and themed charity fundraisers to channeling your inner Harry Potter at bookstore events or attending a comic convention dressed as your favorite superhero, there are a plethora of reasons these days to get decked out in a costume you love. And with the growing popularity of cosplay and other costumed events on the rise, you can go the extra mile and make your own costume. Those who invest their time, money, creativity and fandom into making costumes are an interesting and varied group. Many start at a young age, wanting to share their love for cartoons, comic books or Japanese manga. Just visit the Tulsa Pop Culture Expo this month (Oct. 14–15) or Tokyo in Tulsa next July, and you’ll see that both children and adults love to get dressed up and perform as their favorite characters. While you can certainly buy a pre-made outfit in your favorite local box store, creating a costume yourself is a satisfying adventure into art that most people find addicting.

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Harley Quinn I Honor Lychee Doctor Doom I Don Alam Jr

For Kathleen McDonald and Yulia Garland, two members of the local charity cosplaying organization known as the DC Marvel League (learn more about their community involvement beginning on Page 44), creating costumes and performing characters is a passion, a much-needed artistic outlet, and a way to share compassion with those in need. McDonald says she has always been surrounded by creativity, which fueled many artistic endeavors before she settled into cosplaying as a committed hobby and volunteer opportunity. “Since I was in elementary school, I was always sewing or tearing apart clothes and making them into something else,” she says. “I’ve always had an interest in creating things.” Though she worked with needle and thread, as well as crafting woodworking projects with her grandfather, it wasn’t until 2014 that McDonald made her first costume for a comic convention. “After I made my first costume, I was hooked,” she says. Like many in the cosplaying world, McDonald mixes pieces that she buys with pieces she makes herself to create a

costume that is uniquely hers. “Most of it I try to create on my own,” she says. “There are certain things that you just can’t do. I’ve had to buy a morphsuit [a spandex bodysuit] because I couldn’t make one myself.” Garland has been making her own costumes for the past few years as well, though she came to the vocation a different way than many others do. “When I lived in Russia, I used to act professionally onstage for well over 10 years,” she says. “I’ve always been into costumes and pretending to be somebody else. I just love acting and impersonating somebody and then seeing the reactions of people.” When Garland moved to the U.S., she didn’t have a social support system, and she didn’t feel comfortable speaking English onstage. That meant acting was out, and she needed another way to express her creativity. When WizardWorld came to Tulsa in 2014, Garland decided to go because she wanted to meet Norman Reedus of The Walking Dead. Inspired to create a costume that expressed her love for the zombie-laden TV show, she put together a cosplay outfit — a few items from her closet and some

Ancient One I Yulia Garland

Black Widow I Bridget Crotty

Mystique I PATRICIA ARLENE WEATHERLY

Silk I Courtney Paige Allen

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fake blood — and went to the convention. People loved her outfit, she says, including Reedus. The affirmation made her day. “I thought, I’ve got to do this again,” she says. “It just gave me this whole feeling like being onstage again. Ever since then, I’ve been making costumes.”

recreate. But having committed to doing it, Garland went for it with gusto.

to slow down their participation in the cosplay scene.

“I was laying on the floor, tracing myself out and doing patterns,” she says. “And I put it together. I don’t care what people think, if they like it or not. I made this and I’m very, very proud of it.”

If you want to venture into creating your own costume, McDonald and Garland say there are a number of routes you can take. “There are certain cosplay websites you can go to,” says McDonald, where you can buy items or look for inspiration as you create your own build. YouTube may have tutorials you’ll find helpful as you learn to craft parts of costumes for yourself.

The process of creating your own costume can be daunting, yet satisfying once you’ve successfully completed the outfit of your dreams — or at least completed something that stretches you beyond what you thought you could do. For Garland, that is her Ancient One outfit. Based on a character from Doctor Strange, the costume required Garland to do something she didn’t have experience with — sewing. But she took on the challenge to help her charity group, the DC Marvel League, perform at the premiere of Doctor Strange at the Warren Theater in Broken Arrow.

McDonald’s most satisfying costume to date is her Wonder Woman outfit, which challenged her creative skills. She built a corset from E.V.A. foam, something she had never done before. And when she wasn’t wholly satisfied with the results, she built a second, more polished corset soon after. “I learned so much in just a month or so,” she says. Her Wonder Woman costume won an award for Best in Show at Tahlecon earlier this year, which only adds to her personal delight in the work she did on the costume.

“It was just one of those spontaneous things,” she says of her decision to cosplay the Ancient One. Garland thought the costume would be easy to make — until she actually started to work on it. That’s when things got a bit hairy. Studying the outfit of the character online, she realized there were four layers of clothing to

Some costumes can take months to create. Garland spent seven months creating a Rocket Raccoon costume from Guardians of the Galaxy. It’s a hot, sweaty costume — taxing to wear. The Wonder Woman heels for McDonald’s costume are just as taxing. But both women love the whole experience nonetheless, and have no plans

For the cloth, faux leather, fur and other items you may need, crafting and fabric stores are great resources, especially during sales or closeouts. McDonald says she scored quite a supply of clothing materials when JoAnn Fabrics went out of business. If you don’t like to sew but want a specific piece of clothing to build out an outfit, vintage shops like Tulsa’s Cheap Thrills or costume shops like Ehrles and SpotLite Magic & Costumes are good places to go scouting. Even if it seems scary or you’re worried you won’t have time to do the costume perfectly, Garland recommends going for it anyway. “If you love the character, you’ve got to do it,” she says. You won’t regret the experience.

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COLORFUL INCARNATIONS OF THE HUMAN SOUL, THE CHARITY COSPLAY GROUP DC MARVEL LEAGUE DELIVERS REWARDING AND HEARTWARMING EXPERIENCES ONE HEROIC ADVENTURE AT A TIME. BY Rob Harmon PHOTOS BY Valerie Grant and DC Marvel League Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, once said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” Any member of the DC Marvel League in Tulsa would tell you they’ve found just that. The nonprofit charity organization is doing great work in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Arkansas, Missouri and other parts of the Midwest. Suiting up as Captain America, Batman or Wonder Woman, to name a few, these heroes visit children in hospitals, support charity runs, show up at schools, and attend fundraising events to encourage the sick and those who need their spirits lifted. Don Alam, one of the organization’s cofounders, says that since

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the cosplay troop began in early 2015, it has been a force for those who are most in need.

and superpowers may not exist, heroes do, and we are surrounded by them.

“The basis of our charity was built on putting others who are less fortunate than ourselves and needing a smile ahead of our own challenges,” he says. “We want to give children a glimpse of joy and to find pride in what we normally take for granted. From hospital visits, to cancer walks, to Make-AWish events, we absolutely love representing our fandom for the children. We strongly feel it gives them a sense of hope and happiness.”

As comics and films have shown us, superheroes are not so different from regular people.

In a world where we are bombarded by bad news and sadness, it is good to find an escape and a level of security with the characters that the group mimics. They also remind us that though superheroes

“WE HAVE FUN DOING THIS. ANY CHARITY EVENT, WE WELCOME.” Take away their abilities to leap tall buildings or move at the speed of light, and they are just like everyone else, struggling to deal with what it is like to fight little battles in our daily lives.

And it’s a fight that many in Green Country can relate to. Other founding members of the DC Marvel League, Ashley and Andrew Parrish, have seen the number of members grow, as they combine the love of cosplay with the desire to provide people with a new hope while helping lower anxiety in patients and providing something positive to focus on. “When we first started, we had around 30 [cosplayers] and now we have over a 100,” says Ashley Parrish. “We have fun doing this,” says Andrew Parrish. “Any charity event, we welcome.” Two other active members are Yulia Garland and Kathleen McDonald. Garland joined DC Marvel in May 2016, and McDonald joined soon after, around the time of a Walgreens’

HOMEGROWN HEROES HH Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day was developed to raise awareness and money to help children in the U.S. and overseas living in poverty.

a helping hand as an adult, providing what she hopes are lasting connections with children and their families.

“It’s been a lot of fun doing all the charity events and hanging out with the children,” says McDonald. “If I had it my way, I would be doing charity work full time. That would be my dream. Before I moved here, I was actually in the process of joining the Peace Corps. But when my grandfather got sick, I moved back.

“I suffered from anorexia for many, many years,” says McDonald. “I was able to go to middle schools, high schools, college classes at my school and talk about my experience, what I went through, and being able to hopefully help other people. That was probably the best experience I’ve ever had by sharing my story, and that just plays into how I like to help people.”

“He died that year, and I found the DC Marvel League, so it helped me fill that part of me that I wanted to get out in the world. It just makes me happy to help other people. In college, I was very involved in charity work. It’s something that I have to do to be happy.” For Garland, taking charge and helping people — two musts for any great hero — was in her DNA. So is taking solace in knowing visits and meeting children can provide light during some dark times. To give children a few minutes of joy and happiness, despite their situations, is something amazing to experience. “When I was super young, I loved to lead people,” she says. “I was in charge of a lot of things in school and was elected to be president of school. So, I’ve always been organizing massive events. “As I started growing up, I realized that I really liked helping people. I’ve been helping firemen and police officers, doing social work and stuff like that. I had a pretty rough life when I was young, so I think that’s triggering me to want to help people. I know how crappy life can get. At least I can bring a smile to somebody’s face.” Issues she dealt with as a child also spurred McDonald to lend

And while talks can provide life-changing experiences, sometimes it’s the littlest gestures that can sometimes provide smiles for many. “We had an event, and there were so many people there,” says Garland. “There was this family, and you could see they were kind of dressed poorly, and they had two children with them. The children were like, ‘Dad, can we go?’ And the dad was like ‘No, we can’t afford to take a picture with them.’ They thought they’d have to pay. I heard it, and I asked if they wanted to take a picture. The father declined, thinking there was a cost. When I let him know there wasn’t, he let the children take the photos. Small things like that I think is what’s driving me to do what I do.” Taking part in over 50 events per year, DC Marvel is one busy group of caped crusaders. One of their favorite events they’ve made an alliance with is the CAN (Child Abuse Network) Superhero Challenge, an event that creates awareness and raises funds to provide services to the many children seen at CAN every year. The next Superhero Challenge is April 8, 2018, at POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat in Tulsa.

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A NEW COACH (ROB MURRAY), AFFILIATION (ST. LOUIS BLUES) AND AN EMPHASIS ON A FAST AND SKILLED SQUAD THAT CAN PLAY AN EXCITING, UP-TEMPO STYLE OFFER FRESH OPTIMISM FOR THE OILERS.

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After a disappointing second half left the Tulsa Oilers outside the playoffs last spring for the second straight season, the club made some significant changes that have raised the optimism level surrounding the team considerably. Gone is former coach Jason Christie and along with him, the team’s affiliation with the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and AHL’s Manitoba Moose. Setting a new tone for the organization is new head coach and director of hockey operations Rob Murray. Since arriving, he has negotiated a new affiliation deal with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues.

The 2017-18 season, the Oilers’ fourth in the ECHL and 66th overall, sees them move from the Central Division into the Mountain Division. They will still play their usual rivals often, as they face off against the Allen Americans 13 times, the Wichita Thunder and Kansas City ( formerly Missouri) Mavericks eight times, and the Colorado Eagles on nine occasions. The Oilers open the season Oct. 13 at the BOK Center against Kansas City. (See schedule on page 54.) Murray boasts an outstanding resume, both as a player and a coach. He played 109 NHL games over the course of a 16-year

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professional career, most of which was spent in the top-rung American Hockey League (AHL), where he is in the Hall of Fame. He has also been a head coach and an assistant in the AHL and spent the last six years coaching the ECHL’s Alaska Aces, where he won the Kelly Cup championship in 2014. When Alaska ceased operations following last season, Murray became available and was hired June 7. “Rob’s a heck of an acquisition for us, a very experienced hockey guy,” says Oilers general manager Taylor Hall. “When we were looking for a coach, Rob, considering his experience and his success, was head and shoulders above any other candidate. We’re just honored that Rob chose to join our team, because I’m sure he had a lot of different options out there. I think that speaks volumes about Tulsa and our arena and our hockey history.” Several holdovers from last year are back, most notably 29-year-old forward Adam Pleskach, who will begin his fifth season in Tulsa. Also back are defensemen Dennis Brown, Eric Drapluk and Chris Joyaux, with many other spots to be determined. The new starting goaltender will be Jake Hildebrand, who played for the Indy Fuel last season, and in 2016 helped the Allen Americans win the Kelly Cup.

my record shows that people would assume that I’d want a bunch of tough guys on the team, yet fighting is getting to the point where you don’t need who guy any more. You need guys who can play, and that are going to stick up for each other as a team.”

happens with us doesn’t really pertain to the NHL team.”

The affiliation deal with the Blues came about because Murray is old friends with Blues assistant GM Kevin McDonald and had an affiliation with them for couple of years in Alaska. It could potentially end up being much more beneficial to the Oilers than the previous arrangement with Winnipeg because, unlike every other NHL team, the Blues don’t have their own dedicated AHL squad this season. Instead, they will be sending players to two different AHL teams, the Chicago Wolves and San Antonio Rampage, which are both managed by other NHL organizations. Perhaps an extra higher-end player or two who doesn’t find an AHL spot could wind up in Tulsa.

“For them to be involving Rob in evaluating their players and going up to this camp is huge,” Hall says. “A lot of teams have a staff in place and our coaches never have any involvement. That’s another reason why we wanted to hire Rob — he’s been around, he’s worked with everybody, he’s got those kind of relationships, so it just shows we chose the right guy.

“I think when it all shakes out, we’ll get the guys we probably would have got if they had an [AHL] affiliate,” Murray said. “But you never know. I think it’s a unique situation. Right now, we’re their only affiliate. It will be interesting to see how it all works out.”

Murray is looking to build a fast and skilled squad that can play an exciting, up-tempo style.

The biggest positive right now is that Murray took on the responsibility of coaching the Blues’ prospects at the annual NHL rookie tournament in September, a task usually assumed by the team’s AHL coach.

“I think the team that I’ve always tried to strive for, my coaching philosophy, is a very structured system, yet I want to play a fast game,” Murray says. “It’s nothing new in today’s hockey, but you got to be able to skate; you got to be able to play fast. I think

“That’s exciting because I feel that has incorporated this organization with them a little bit more,” Murray says of coaching the prospects. “When you have an affiliation at this level, you’re usually at arm’s length. You’re all the way ‘down there,’ and what

Hall also believes it gives Murray added exposure to some Blues prospects that he wouldn’t normally get.

“Hopefully, when he’s up at St. Louis’ camps, he’s going to find some great, young talent up there, maybe guys who aren’t quite good enough to sign a Blues contract that maybe Coach will bring back with him.” Of course, affiliations are always a tricky business with pros and cons. The Oilers will receive some good players they wouldn’t otherwise have had access to, but the flip side is that once those players become guys they rely upon and need to win games, they could be recalled at a moment’s notice. That happened with Winnipeg in each of the two previous seasons. “I think you have to be open-minded to the idea that there’s going to be a flow in and out and just kind of embrace it for what it is,” Hall says. “You can’t guarantee that they won’t [be called up], but that’s the nature of the game,” Murray added. “And I know there’s complaints from the fan base, ‘Oh they stole your players.’ Well, that’s what you signed up for. It’s unfortunate, but that happens.”

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Fall is finally upon us, and with that comes many great festivities, including the Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee. Gather up your family and friends and take a day trip to get your spook on. From 11 different haunt options to shows and great foods, the Halloween Festival has it all.

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Fright Track FROM FUN TO SCARY, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERY AGE AND LOADS FOR FAMILIES TO DO FOR HOURS, MAKING THE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL AT THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE A MUST-VISIT AT THIS SPOOK-TASTIC TIME OF YEAR.

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A grand event center, The Castle of Muskogee hosts not only large quarterly events (Renaissance Festival, Castle Christmas, firework sale and a zombie run), but has added many other festivals throughout the year per popular demand. The Halloween Festival, which runs from Sept. 28-Oct. 28 on Fridays and Saturdays, brings in thousands annually from Green Country. Set on 60 acres of woods, the Castle uses 14 of them as the village section of the festival, and the rest is utilized for haunts. Admission to the Castle and parking is free, and although not required, people almost always dress up in costume. Actors and actresses are always dressed in character to meet you at the entrance gate. They do an organized dance to set off the evening and to get you into the festival mood. Then, you can take a tractor ride on a trail to experience whatever haunt you pick, all of which reside in the surrounding woods. Attractions range from family friendly (a torture chamber that displays justice apparatuses from a darker age), to not recommended for small children (haunted hayride and maze), to consider yourself warned (Domus Horrificus and Trail of Blood). Prices range from $3 to $15 per attraction. Combo packs are available for $15 (child’s five-event fun pack), $25 (adult five-event fun pack) and $30 ( four-fright event combo). Advance tickets may be purchased online. However, for those who may not quite want to spend the entire evening in fright, there is much more to do at the festival. Many performers are ready to entertain on the chessboard stage, located in the village.

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Performers include the Jester Rejects, the Topsy Turvy acrobats, and a hypnotist, David Smith. Thirty different shops invite you to explore for any of your Halloween shopping needs as well as other local shops to enjoy. There has also been a push this year to get the community of Muskogee more involved. Many people and businesses have done just that. There are many hotels around the Castle that will provide a discount to those in town for the festival.

The Festival provides food vendors, three different pubs to enjoy, as well as the Pecan Creek Winery and the Diamond Head winery to appropriately serve mead. Pizza and pretzels and other fair-like foods are always popular, but you can also find some things a little outside of that range, including shrimp, fish and chips and even quail bowls at the Paupers Eatery. “You’ve got to have a turkey leg if you come out to the Castle. It’s a staple,” says Sarah Gile, a longtime employee. You can also enjoy great holiday cocktails at Elvira’s Rack located at the Trail of Blood, which most people agree is the scariest haunt. It’s a good place to decompress after you make it out of the maze.

scarier, but now it is much more family friendly and a place for everyone,” Gile says. There are pony rides, face paintings, a bonfire for stories, and many other fun and family friendly things to do, including Halloween Land for children 8 years old and younger.

Although a few attractions may be too scary for One of the festival’s goals this year little ones, is to reduce the the entire festival amount of waiting in the lines for is considered kid thetimevarious activities. This year, you can use friendly. a smartphone to check

Although a few attractions may be too scary for little ones, the entire festival is considered kid friendly.

“I’ve been going to the Halloween Festival since childhood, and it used to be much

in for attractions. When it is your turn, you will receive a text to head to the attraction. Organizers are hoping that this enhancement will help give people a better experience overall.

The Castle hires many actors for their festivals. The actors attend an academy to help them learn how to create their characters, which according to Gile, “is really good for young actors to get involved with acting.” The actors can all pick haunts or other events to be a part of and then learn how to develop their character and their costume. “Everyone who works there is super creative,” she says. “It’s such a fun place to work, and there are so many fun and funny things to do and to watch. It’s a great venue for people watching, and it has fun characters out there for every event.”

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ALTHOUGH FALL TENDS TO BECKON MORE SUBTLE HAIRSTYLES, THIS YEAR’S COLD-WEATHER LOOKS ARE ANYTHING BUT SIMPLE AND SEEM TO THROW US BACK IN TIME IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. BY RYANN GORDON As summer fades to fall, so do many of our favorite, bouncy hairstyles that just don’t seem to sit the same way on a coat or inside a hood. And not only are our hairstyles changing for the cold weather, but the colors are fading as well, from bright, summer colors like pinks and blues to deeper, more romantic shades like maroon and, the most popular color of the year, silver-gray. Although fall tends to beckon more subtle hairstyles, this year’s coldweather looks are anything but simple and seem to throw us back in time in more ways than one. We can expect hair that explodes like your mom’s pictures from the ‘80s, slicks down like grandpa’s comb-over or can barely be seen beneath layers of headbands, clips, bows and even pieces of string and fake hair that has been woven in. Whatever you do — don’t forget the dryer sheet in your pocket for the static.

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1. PONY SHOW The ponytail is changing this fall, from straight-back to the side-slicked, polished look. Use either oil or hairspray to avoid flyaways and add some texture to your pony — either a large, messy braid or wild, out-ofcontrol curls — and let your hair do the talking. Or, rather than slicking your hair back in a more tamed pony, go for a delicate, swept-back look that basically screams fairy princess. Throw in some baby braids and utilize your bobby pins to ensure no pieces fall later on. Part your hair in the center and braid down both sides, then cross them across the center for a crown braid like the wildly intricate hairstyles in Game of Thrones.

2 2. GO SHORTY Sometimes when the temps drop, it’s time for a chop. Pair long, side-swept fringe with a shaggy pixie cut that straddles the line between masculine and feminine in the best possible way. Unlike some trends, this look works equally well for work, school or a night out and is inexpensive less to maintain. From a textured bob to timeless chic, keep your look sharp or play up that texture.

3. SLICK IT UP Put a twist on a traditional pony and slick it down with a deep side part. Break out your boyfriend’s gel and get your comb ready; part your hair far to one side or

the other and pull it back into a tight ponytail or bun. Or, try out a newer trend and drop the pony completely. Slick your hair down on the side or straight back out of the face for a look that says gymfleek on the streets. If the straight, slicked-down style is a bit too boyish for you, try contrasting it with wild hair underneath. Either slick your hair down to the side behind your ears or straight back and out of sight (or not so much). Then, add the drama and pump up the volume underneath with either wild, savage-like hair or a puffy bun that expands beyond the height of your head. Having your hair

showing in the back will eliminate the boyishness of your hair slicked out of your face, while also highlighting your facial features.

and styles, either tight cornrows or loose plaits. Pull your hair back in an overly-loosened braid or fishtail braid. Throw in some clips to hold it together and hit the 4. CURLS JUST streets with this fashion staple WANNA HAVE FUN that we can assume will never Bangs have forever been limiting lose its luster. Or, just let half of when it comes to curly hair, but it down and go with the half-up luckily for those curly-headed braid above bouncy, large curls cuties, the bangs are back in action! that’ll have you thinking you got Whip your hair back and forth with lost in a secret garden somewhere a rocker-style hairdo and don’t in Neverland. worry about messing it up for the day — that’s the point. 6.THAT’S A WRAP Add-ons are all the rage this year, Along with this trend is the return from shiny clips and ponytail of more ‘80s-inspired hairstyles. covers to oversized headbands Dig out those hair rollers from the of scarves. One of this fall’s major attic and embrace the inner diva trends making a comeback is the that you’ve always tried to control head-bow. Go bow crazy with a — teased up, puffed out, oversized, large, floppy, black bow wrapped over-dramatic hair that draws around your ponytail, or let a every eye in the room. Either go baby-bow with long strings hang with your natural curls or backdown the back of your head comb the front for a high-fashion along with your hair, and add look that will make you feel as a little femininity to the idea of though you’re walking down the going black tie. runway no matter where you are. Go further than a simple black Also try out the double-textured ribbon and whip out the craft box trend. Tease up the bottom half of for this look — colored string. your hair with big curls and flatten Either weave in multiple colors out the top to your head, then of silver, gold or more dramatic behind your ears. shades into your braid, or wrap the string around a clip and hide 5. BRAIDLY GO somewhere deep in your flow. Unlike the traditional, loose, Match the colors to what you’re fluffy braids that have forever wearing, or go straight festivalbeen popular, the trend this crazy and pick every color of the fall is in the teeny, baby braids. rainbow to get lost in your weave. Either fill your hair with random, And if the Hobby Lobby string is peekaboo braids or go for just a little too childish for you, something more dramatic, like buy clip-in hair extensions and a woven head of cornrows. Add dye them yourself. Do a wide some extra fun to your braids by variety of colors so that you weaving in some colored string or can match your hair with your rainmaker beads. ensemble, and you’ll be killing Embrace your inner Sporty Spice the Coachella look all the way with woven styles of various shapes from Oklahoma.

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FACE THE MAREN MORRIS PROMISES TO NOT ONLY PUT A NEW SHINE ON COUNTRY, BUT POTENTIALLY PARLAY HER FRESH BLEND OF STYLES INTO POP STARDOM, AS WELL. by G.K. Hizer photos by Alex Ferrari

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When Maren Morris arrives in Tulsa for a show at the Brady Theater (Oct. 27), it will be more than just a glimpse of pop-country’s latest poster child. As a Texas native, Morris is inarguably rooted in classic country, but her affinity for marrying it with elements of pop, rock, blues, and R&B takes it all to another level. Morris’ major label debut, Hero, arrived in June 2016 and immediately began turning heads, scoring a No. 1 hit on country radio with lead single “My Church” followed by the equally catchy, but far glossier single “80s Mercedes.” Anyone with an ear to the ground shouldn’t have been surprised, however. After independently releasing a five-song EP on Spotify in August 2015 and drawing 2.5 million streams in the first month, the big labels took notice and Sony Music Nashville signed Morris to a contract, officially releasing the EP in November 2015.

Around the same time, Morris landed in Rolling Stone’s top 10 country artists you should know list, drawing comparisons to female artists ranging from Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow to Meghan Trainor and Kasey Musgraves. By the time Hero arrived, Sony had its promotional machine in full swing. That certainly helped, but don’t be mistaken for a moment: Morris

is far from a product of the Nashville machine. If anything, she is the antithesis of the manufactured pop-country that’s been flooding the radio in recent years, even if her music incorporates all of the elements that are typically found in those songs.

Perhaps that’s because Morris is a songwriter first and foremost. After learning to play guitar and beginning to perform professionally at the age of 14 and releasing three independent albums as she developed amid the Texas music scene (as well as attending University of North Texas), she packed up and moved to Nashville in 2012, landing a publishing deal with Yellow Dog and writing songs for a number of other artists. Most notable amongst those writing credits are probably Tim McGraw’s “Last Turn Home” and Kelly Clarkson’s “Second Wind,” as well as tracks for Brothers Osborne and Aubrey Peeples. “I started playing all around Texas; any bar or club that would let me in there,” she says. “I was the only kid in school that had a job on the weekends.” Not only did that time in Nashville add to Morris’ writing skills, but it gave her a maturity and discernment beyond her years, telling Rolling Stone: “I think being solely a

songwriter helped with perspectives. I learned to write from different points of view and not just something I would say. Being the everyman in the writing room helps a lot; you have to be selfless and not have an ego when you walk in there. That’s the antithesis of the artist mentality.” Paying those dues in the writing room and on the road, not to mention sharing the stage with artists like Pat Green, Radney Foster, and Marty Stuart, paid off in spades with the arrival of Hero. Not only did Morris incorporate what she learned from Nashville and her Texas roots in traditional country, but she also worked the elements of pop, soul, and R&B that flow out of her so naturally. Sure, “My Church” plays directly into the hands of country radio and this past spring’s ballad “I Could Use a Love Song” is perfect for pop-country playlists. Morris’ appearance on Thomas Rhett’s summer hit “Craving You” has kept her squarely in the country spotlight as well. Give Hero a closer listen, however, and you’ll find far more than pop-country convention. One listen to “Drunk Girls Don’t Cry” screams hit single, even though radio stations would likely scramble in confusion. Think Trianor’s mix of doo-wop bounce and bass heavy groove run through Gretchen Wilson country girl rebellion and sass. Yes, on paper it’s a train wreck. But filter it through Morris’ soulful and sassy delivery, and all makes perfect sense. Elsewhere, “Bummin’ Cigarettes” burns with a soulful smolder that blends seamlessly with Morris’ Texas twang, and “Company You Keep” mixes Memphis soul and a bit of hip-hop delivery. None of this fits any convention or formula, but it works simply because it flows out of Morris so naturally and honestly — and the fans have responded to that honesty. The fans aren’t the only ones who have responded, though. Hero landed at No. 13 in Rolling Stone’s top 50 albums of 2016 list, which was just the beginning. In 2016, Morris won the New Artist of the Year category at the CMA’s (Country Music Association awards) and was nominated in four additional categories. She followed in 2017 with four Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Country Solo Performance, and an ACM (Academy of Country Music) award for New Female Vocalist of the Year (along with three additional nominations), as well as a handful of other annual award ceremonies. Just recently, the CMA announcements included three nominations: Female Vocalist of the Year, as well as Music Video of the Year and Music Event of the Year ( for “Craving You” with Rhett). Recently tapped as the opener for a 2018 U.S. tour by Niall Horan (of One Direction), Morris’ pop sensibilities will undoubtedly be magnified even more as she reaches an even broader audience.

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HIIT it Fat-burning, muscle-building high-intensity interval training can work miracles for your body, but you’ve got to do it right. By Ryann Gordon

HIIT-ING TOO HIGH If you’re looking into trying high intensity interval training, don’t expect to come out looking like The Rock. HIIT is designed for high cardio that specifically burns fat before building muscle. Although many of the exercises involved in interval training can build muscles as you squat, do pushups, crunches and other muscle-building movements along the way, HIIT is going to do more work on your heart and sweat glands than anything. If you’re looking to add mass, stick to big lifts.

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Picture what happens when you mix the results of CrossFit, Pilates, yoga, interval training and cardio into a 30-minute power workout. HIIT — or high-intensity interval training — is not only one of the year’s biggest workout trends, but is also known to burn fat, improve metabolic health and increase VO2 max levels.

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The point of HIIT is utilizing your body to pick up your heart rate — not to use too much equipment. The only materials you should need for a good interval workout are your body weight, a mat, timer and maybe a couple small weights. Most of the exercises you’ll be doing will require a lot of movement, so sometimes even weights can get in the way.

The key component that makes HIIT such an influential workout is that it involves short bursts of energy that burn high amounts of fat — which means, break time after. Don’t overwork yourself by training for too long or repeating far too many rounds of workouts. And, make sure to give yourself a day in between for your body to recover. After just one 15- to 30-minute session, you’ll gladly be looking for that break. Keep in mind that slow and steady doesn’t win this race.

Rather than using bands, barbells and other fitness equipment, look up unique exercises that create the same effect with only your body weight. The great part about this workout is that using your body weight as a fitness tool actually helps to increase your heartrate and gets you sweating in no time. If you’re using weights and other materials to work out, naturally you will feel the effect of strength training more so than cardio. The less equipment you use, the more your body will have to work to create that effect and consequently burn more fat along the way.

It’s recommended to push yourself as hard as you can throughout the entire workout, with 10-second breaks in between sets, and give it your all for the last few intervals. Dragging your workout longer than 30 minutes can easily lead to diminishing returns. Time your workout to whatever fits your schedule and regime, beginning at 15 and working your way up to 30 minutes.

HIIT is a versatile workout because it’s a short, powerful exercise that is anything but boring. It involves alternating between work intervals of high intensity with recovery or rest periods of lower intensity. Most HIIT workouts call for work periods of 20 to 30 seconds (even up to 90 seconds). Not only does HIIT break one of the key barriers that stops people from working

HIIT PROGRESSION If you’re choosing a HIIT workout, chances are you’re going all in. But doing too much too quickly can set you up for injury — even during that initial session. You really need to start slowly and gradually because this allows your musculoskeletal system to adapt. If your first workout is 10 minutes long, try 13-15 minutes the next week. Keep progressing to the point when you can perform the high-intensity intervals at your full capacity throughout the entire workout.

Right out — time — it’s also one of the most intriguing workouts to get involved in, because it can involve new exercises each time. While interval training can be highly beneficial, it does have a series of guidelines that must be followed if you want to see results. Due to the shortness of time that this workout takes,

participants must put all of their energy into their workout every step of the way. But there are some aspects of the workout that you may be doing wrong. These mishaps could sabotage your efforts and diminish your results. Here’s how to ensure you get the calorie-torching sessions right.

HIIT-ING IT COLD HARDLY HIIT-ING One of the most crucial aspects of HIIT is that you put everything you have into every exercise. Due to the short amount of time during each interval and the workout as a whole, the only way you will see results is if you are pushing yourself the entire time. If at the end of a 30-minute session you aren’t drenched or extremely breathless with muscles burning, then you’re doing it wrong. Experts say that, in order for high-intensity interval training to do its job, you must exert 80 to 90 percent of your max heart rate to achieve results.

Don’t make the mistake of forgetting to warm up. Failing to limber up before exerting such energy and movement on your body can result in injury, which will most surely keep you from reaching your fitness goals. After a long day or sleep, your body needs to be stretched and your muscles slightly warmed and energized to keep tight tendons from becoming vulnerable and slowing you down.

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Finding a good warmup is crucial, not only for your safety, but for the sake of your physique as well. You won’t push half as hard if your body is still in idle mode. Make sure to stretch and do a series of lowkey warmups like jumping rope or jogging for a few minutes.

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S N O I S I C E D POUR With so many specialty brews available this time of year, what really sets Oktoberfest suds apart from the usual go-to beers? By G.K. Hizer | Photos by Marc Rains With Oktoberfest looming, many in Tulsa are looking forward to cool nights spent at River Parks, enjoying a local tradition that has drawn both national and international attention, while giving a nod to old-world Germany. Our Oktoberfest has plenty of history and numerous festivities that go hand in hand with the event. For most people, however, Oktoberfest is synonymous with beer — and plenty of it. It’s not just a Tulsa thing. Although Tulsa’s is one of the five largest in our country (and ranked in the top 10 by USA Today), many other cities in the U.S. hold their own Oktoberfest celebrations. As such, breweries of all sizes capitalize on the season to create and market their own Oktoberfest beers. With so many Oktoberfest brews available, it got us thinking: What really sets an Oktoberfest beer apart from the rest, and what characteristics should you look for in an authentic brew that stands out from the crowd of pretenders? Being that Oktoberfest is just that — a festival — there is not one style or type of beer that is specific to the event, although there are some common characteristics that usually translate to your typical brews identified with the festival and season. The brews most commonly identified with Oktoberfest in the United States are typically darker than those served for Oktoberfest in Germany. So, what exactly is the deal?

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Wes Alexander, director of sales and marketing at Marshall Brewing, provided some history for perspective. Oktoberfest originated when the crown prince of Bavaria, Kronprinz Ludwig, married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (Theresa of the Meadow) in October 1810. In celebration of their wedding, a two-week festival, including horse races, was held just outside the city gates for all the citizens of Munich to attend. With a repeat of the festivities in 1811 and thereafter, the festival has since become an annual tradition. Being a festival with so many in attendance, a variety of different beers were and have been served, with no one specific beer being a distinguished Oktoberfest beer. Now, with that covered, most brews commonly identified with Oktoberfest are lagers, partially because the brewing process began out of a way of preserving grain until the next fall harvest. Storing brew for long periods of time in cold temperatures ( from six weeks to six months) is part of the process of creating what is now commonly known as lager, so most beers served at a traditional Oktoberfest will be lagers. A Märzen lager is typically brewed in March, as that was believed to be the last month that the brewing process could be done and the grain last until the next harvest, usually resulting in roughly a 6.5 percent ABV (alcohol by volume). “Our Oktoberfest brew is a traditional Märzen style lager,” Anderson says. “It was our first seasonal beer release, but the first year [2008], we were unable to get it to the market until November, due to some unforeseen delays, so we marketed it as a ‘Novemberfest’ beer. Ours is copper in color and right around 6 percent ABV. It has a light sweetness because we use lightly malted grains, to stop the reaction process and preserve it, which puts a natural layer of caramelized sugar on the outside of the grains. “Also, our Märzen lager has very little aroma, because we use traditional German Noble hops merely to balance the sweetness. That gives it a dry finish and balance to keep it from finishing too sweet.” Anderson also says that another common characteristic of Oktoberfest beers is that because they are festival beers, made for an occasion like this, they are usually not strong beers. Glenn Hall, of Renaissance Brewing Company, says that his brewery’s seasonal offering will be a Vienna lager, “Mostly because that’s what I like. That’s the adopted style of Mexico, with Modelo lager being a good example,” he says. Unfortunately, much like Marshall experienced in its first year, some delays and licensing issues will delay Renaissance’s initial release. Even so, Hall has a great attitude and is looking forward to joining the season. Hall admits that when he thinks of Oktoberfest brews, he typically thinks orangish-red, malty, complex beers. But it’s not that way in the original land of Oktoberfest. “If you go to Germany, though, what they serve is almost exclusively lighter, gold or blonde lagers,” Hall says. “That’s really where ours will fall. Most of the German brewers actually make a darker, amber version for the U.S. markets, because that’s what people here have come to expect.”

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COCKTAIL CONFIDENTIAL CC Alexander agrees, saying that Hellas or light lagers are most often found in Germany, but any vein of amber or lighter lager is usually acceptable for Oktoberfest beer. “They are all generally lagers that are lighter in color, anywhere from amber and copper to golden in color, and 6.5 percent alcohol or less,” says Alexander regarding the characteristics he usually identifies with Oktoberfest brews. Other beers he looks to as strong Oktoberfest examples include Boston Brewing Company (Samuel Adams), as a great American reference point, and all the major German brewers are usually served at Oktoberfest. Spaten, Warsteiner, and Hofbräu are all great beers and good examples. “My favorite is Andechs,” says Hall. “It’s brewed by a little monastery outside of Munich. I’ve been to the monastery, so I feel a little more connected to it, but they make a fantastic lager. They were at Tulsa’s Oktoberfest last year, and I had to search for them, because they only had one tap in one of the tents, but it’s worth searching out. “Marshall has their own tent, which is cool, because they’re great at what they do, but there’s also a tent this year for all Oklahoma craft brews. We’ve got two taps this year and will be serving our Renaissance Gold and Indian Wheat, but there are a group of Oklahoma craft brewers in the tent. I always recommend that as a good place to start for people who want to find out what we have to offer locally.” Oklahoma craft brewing companies that will be featured include Anthem, Hanson, Dead Armadillo, Nothing’s Left, Coop Ale Works, and Renaissance, while Marshall Brewing will feature eight different beers. Whether you’re going out to the festival or enjoying a specialty brew at home, make sure to keep your eye out for these common characteristics: color ranging from a deep golden hue to the more common copperish amber; a mild aroma; a slightly sweet and malty flavor that’s not too sharp or hoppy; and an alcohol level usually in the 6.06.5 percent range.

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. L A N . SEASO S N O I T A S SEN LY N I G H T L I H C A P U AND PERK, DELICIOUS RECIPES L L A F F O S S. EARTY F L AVO R SAVOR THEPARTY) WITH THESE SHEASONAL INGREDIENT (OR DULL MAKE THE MOST OF T H AT CROCKPOT PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES

by TIFFANY DUNCAN photos by CHELSI FISHER With the arrival of autumn’s crisp, cool temperatures comes an air of excitement and anticipation for fall activities and the coming holiday months. We’ve traded in the tart and citrusy tastes of summer for the warmth and comfort of more savory spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. As the days begin to get shorter, nothing is more appealing at this time of year than cozying up inside with family and friends to share a warm meal. And as Oct. 31 gets closer, planning out the perfect Halloween get-together is high on the agendas of many. Use these four autumn-inspired recipes to capture the celebratory essence of fall and bring everyone together around the dinner or snack table.

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Adapted from bettycrocker.com

These days, fall is 100 percent synonymous with the now infamous PSL. This beloved beverage will be a raving hit at any group gathering (especially where the female head-count is high), like a book club meeting, baby shower, or girl’s night in.

Ingredients: 5 cups strong brewed coffee (or 3-4 cups cold brew concentrate, depending on how strong you want it) 4 cups milk (2 percent or whole) ½ cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup canned pumpkin 1 ⁄3 cup sugar (or more to taste) ½ cup white chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (more for topping if desired) Whipped cream for garnish (optional) DIRECTIONS: 1. In a slow cooker, mix together all ingredients (except whipped cream). Beat well with a whisk until combined. 2. Cover and cook on high for two hours, stirring once after an hour. Makes 10-12 cups.

PASTA WITH BUTTERNUTSAGE SAUCE

Adapted from alexandracooks.com The smell of this sauce as it’s simmering is pure autumn heaven; fill your home with the scent of fall and prepare to go back for seconds — maybe even thirds.

Ingredients: 1 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cubed with seeds and pulp removed 1 small onion, diced 4 tbsp. butter 1 small bunch fresh, whole sage 1 ½ cups water ¾ tsp. salt fresh cracked black pepper, to taste freshly grated nutmeg (optional) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for garnish 1 lb. penne, rotini, or any shape pasta you like DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then add sage and cook until fragrant (about 15 seconds). 2. Add cubed squash, diced onions, water, salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until squash is very tender and water has reduced considerably (about 10-15 minutes). 3. Remove from heat and extract the sage leaves. If you have an immersion blender, puree mixture right in the pot. If you don’t, transfer mixture to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add a grating of fresh nutmeg if you wish. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (if too thin, simmer over low heat until it thickens). 4. While squash mixture simmers, cook pasta according to package directions. When draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside. 5. Place pasta in a serving bowl. Toss with enough butternut-sage sauce to coat nicely. If necessary, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water to thin it out. Serve pasta with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Makes 3-4 servings.

EATS + TREATS ET DECADENT SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE Adapted from numstheword.com

Did you know making your own thick, storequality salted caramel sauce is super easy and only requires four ingredients? Up your fall game with this amazing recipe, and drizzle homemade caramel sauce over those crockpot pumpkin spice lattes, cupcakes, brownies … anything you want, really!

Ingredients: 1 cup granulated white sugar 6 tbsp. salted butter, room temperature and cubed 1 ⁄3 cup heavy whipping cream S ea salt, to taste

HARRY POTTER-INSPIRED PUMPKIN CHEDDAR PASTIES Adapted from popsugar.com

Every Harry Potter fan knows that pumpkin pasties are a savory staple of the wizarding world, especially on the train ride to Hogwarts at the beginning of the fall semester. Bake these beauties for a Harry Potter-themed Halloween party and prepare to seriously impress your party guests.

Ingredients: 1 medium-size (2 pound) pumpkin, cut in half with seeds and pulp removed, roasted until tender (can also substitute two sweet potatoes) 4 tbsp. butter 1 clove garlic, minced DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on two half-sheet pans. 2. Scoop the warm pumpkin into a large bowl. Mash it with the butter until it resembles mashed potatoes. Stir in garlic and cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Thaw pie dough according to package instructions. Dust a large, flat surface with flour and roll out dough to 1⁄8-inch thick and cut four (7-inch wide) circles. Reroll scraps together if necessary. 4. Spoon about ½ cup of the pumpkin mixture onto the center of each circle and flatten down a bit with back of spoon. Fold the pie dough over the filling to create half

½ cup shredded white cheddar or Swiss cheese (or more to taste) Salt and pepper to taste 1 package refrigerated pie crust Flour for rolling out dough Heavy cream or egg wash for brushing

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add sugar to pan. Slowly whisk sugar until it melts and turns into a dark amber liquid. (This will take 5-6 minutes; do not leave the stove!) It will be chunky as it begins to break down but will eventually be smooth and runny. 2. Once sugar is completely melted and is a nice dark amber color, immediately add the butter and whisk quickly until melted. The mixture will splutter; watch your wrists, as the mixture is very hot. 3. Once butter is totally melted and mixed in, remove from heat. Continue whisking as you add the cream. At this point, also add chunky sea salt to taste. 4. Set aside and let cool. Pour into a heatproof container (like a mason jar) and refrigerate until ready to use (will need to nuke in the microwave or bring back to room temperature before drizzling over desired treats). Store for up to two weeks. Makes about one 12-ounce mason jar.

moons, pressing the dough ends together with your hands and leaving about a ½ inch border. 5. Use a fork to firmly seal the dough and for decorative crimping. Use a sharp knife to cut three slivers on the tops of the pasties for ventilation. 6. Gently transfer two pasties to each baking sheet. Brush with heavy cream for a lightersheen finish, or for more of a golden finish brush with egg-wash. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until pie crust turns golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack and let rest at least 5-10 minutes before serving.

Makes four large pasties. You can also choose to make smaller ones if desired.

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Ah, the sandwich. Ever since the Middle Ages, when John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, supposedly invented a quick, neat way to eat without leaving the gambling table, we’ve had a love affair with this delectable, handheld meal. And though it was once only popular with aristocrats who could afford to lose money playing cards, the sandwich has since become one of the most egalitarian and middleclass lunches of all time. In truth, the sandwich in its many forms has probably

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existed ever since humans could slide meat and cheese between slices of bread. It has even been taken to court, specifically a court in Boston, where it was ruled that the legal definition of “sandwich” in that jurisdiction would require slices of bread to be part of the meal. Who knew a simple lunch meal could be so complex? The sandwich in its many forms is ever popular as a lunch option for worker bees, students, and others

who are on the go. In an ever-increasing handsfree world, it’s still the go-to meal for someone with a free hand. And you can choose from all kinds of sandwiches, breads, fillings and more in just about every corner of Green Country. That said, here’s our list of 48 fantastic places around Green Country where you can grab some meat, cheese and bread and hit the road, having conquered your royal appetite.

Albert G’s Bar-B-Q 421 E. 1ST ST. | TULSA 2748 S. H A RVA RD AV E . | TULSA Since the early 1990s, Albert G’s has been slow cooking its way into the hearts of Tulsa’s barbecue sandwich lovers. One hundred percent Certified Angus Beef brisket, pulled pork, turkey or generously sliced smoked bologna is what you can expect in your juicy and delicious sandwich, along with some of the best barbecue sauce Green Country’s restaurants have to offer. Be careful of your waistline, though, because you may be visiting again for lunch the next day. Heck, maybe even that night.

Dilly Diner 402 E. 2N D ST. | TULSA Where to start? There are so many choices at Dilly Diner in the Blue Dome District, you’ll honestly never be disappointed. The fact that all the sandwiches are served with homemade bread and that you’ll be dining at one of the coolest diners in Tulsa (of the Route 66 ilk) makes it a very cool choice for anytime of the day or night. Choose a classic Reuben, pastrami and Swiss or French dip. Try a trendy chicken mahn di sandwich with savory peanutcilantro slaw. These are just a few of the mouth-watering sandwich meals you can get.

Caz’s Chowhouse Cosmo Café 18 E . B R ADY ST. | T U LSA Caz’s Chowhouse provides a sure and steady pulse for the heart of Tulsa’s Brady District, where tourists and locals alike feel at home. Whether it’s the Cuban, pulled pork bánh mì, the Great Cazbah (grilled cheese with American, cheddar, Jack cheese, jalapeno bacon and tomato on Texas toast), Okie Po-boy or the Chowhouse Chicken Sandwich (sweet tea marinated chicken breast with jalapeno bacon, Swiss cheese and cream cheese on a brioche bun), you’ll be sure to love the flavor and freshness of your delicious handheld delight. Comfort food at its best, a Caz’s sandwich is a sure-fire guarantee to hit the spot.

3334 S. PEORI A AVE. | T ULSA Located in the always happening Brookside area, Cosmo Cafe excels at casual dining when you want to work at your computer or chill with pals after a long day. They’ve got a great collection of tabletop games you can borrow as you nibble on one of their unique, sophisticated sandwiches. Try the turkey and avocado sandwich, served with bacon, cream cheese, red onions, spring greens, ranch and tomatoes on your choice of bread — it’s a customer favorite. The cafe also offers a large selection of soups, salads, pizzas and desserts to tempt your taste buds as you relax in their open, comfortable dining area.

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Jason’s Deli

82 2 2 E . 10 3 R D ST. | T U LSA Conveniently nestled on Memorial in Bixby, Goodcents Deli serves up sandwiches that are a cut above what you’ll find at most other deli chains. They slice their deli meat and cheese only when you order it, so the food tastes as fresh as possible. The bread is soft and freshly baked too. If you’re in a hurry, place your order online or have it delivered. For choices that don’t pack on the pounds, pick a selection off their sensible menu. The tasty turkey and cranberry is a fan favorite, made with fresh-sliced pan roasted turkey, cranberry relish, lettuce, onion, olive oil mayo on a whole grain roll — and it comes in at just 379 calories. And for children, they offer a short sub made with rainbow colored bread.

8321 E. 61ST ST. | T ULSA 1330 E. 15T H ST. | T ULSA This sandwich chain’s motto says it all: All good things start with wholesome ingredients. Jason’s Deli customers can rely on fresh ingredients that are free of artificial trans fats, processed MSG, high-fructose corn syrup, dyes, artificial colors and artificial flavors. You can eat here with a good conscience that you’re treating your body right. There are even meat-free options like the Caprese Panini, and gluten-free choices like the chicken club salad. If you’ve got a big appetite or a crew to feed, order a muffuletta, made with crusty bread, Jason’s specialty olive spread, melted provolone and your choice of deli meats — a whole one serves up to four people.

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RELOCAT I N G D’vina is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an extraordinary sandwich. Whether you’re seated inside in the dining area, at the full bar, or in the front as you wait for some tasty takeout, the Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich or the Tokyo Grilled Chicken Sandwich (with a sesame-miso marinated chicken) are absolute delights. Plus, these sandwich offerings come with exceptional shoestring fries. Other delights include a short rib sandwich and a lamb gyro. Awesome atmosphere, great food with an international flavor, cool location — that’s D’vina.

Juniper 324 E. 3RD ST. | T ULSA For a classy, downtown farm-totable sandwich experience, visit Juniper for lunch. You’ll enjoy a delightful atmosphere as you reinvigorate yourself at midday with a meal you won’t soon forget. Rather than serving up meals you can get elsewhere, Juniper focuses on unique flavors and interesting twists on their seasonal menus. Try the Fried Heirloom BLT, made with brioche, hickory smoked bacon, arugula and fresno oil; or the lamb sliders, made with tzatziki aioli, tomato relish, romaine and challah buns. Served on a brioche bun with bacon, arugula, sage aioli and sriracha, the fried chicken sandwich is one of the best in the area. Add a bowl of sweet carrot soup or the beet and goat cheese salad (with pea shoots, creamy orange vinaigrette and hazelnuts), and you’ll feel like you’re visiting a charming, seaside restaurant on the California coastline.

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111 N . MA I N ST. | TULSA If you enjoy Mediterranean style dishes, Laffa is an upbeat, casually elegant place to grab a meal. You have the choice of eating either in their inside dining area, which is airy and comfortable, or outside on the sidewalk after ordering at their walk-up window. It’s great for times when you’re strolling the Brady District and want a healthy bite to eat. Laffa’s lunch menu features wraps made with turkey, roast beef, street falafels and harissa chicken tacos, among other options. Be sure to try the shawarma — made with either marinated, braised chicken or lamb and Mediterranean spices.

1 14 S. D E T RO IT AV E . | T U LSA 13 4 4 E . 41 ST ST. | T U LSA Since the 1980s, theses masters of the sandwich have been dishing out some of Tulsa’s best handheld favorites, and boy do they make it look easy. Enjoy the Reuben on marble rye, piled high with amazing corn beef or cracked pepper turkey. Try the Uptown Girl: a chicken, albacore or deviled egg salad sandwich, with mayo, lettuce and tomato. The next time, try the Guido, which is so cheesy and meaty, you’ll be wishing every day was Lambrusco’z day.

Napa Flats Mondo’s 3410 S. PE O RI A AV E . | TULSA Everyone knows Mondo’s for its fabulous, authentic Italian dishes and rich, hearty tomato sauce. But one of the things that has put them on the map in Tulsa’s cuisine landscape is their hero sandwich — served with Genoa salami, pepperoni, capocollo, prosciutto and a blend of Italian cheeses melted on Italian bread. It’s a favorite with customers. But if that’s not your style, test out their meatball sub, a classic casual Italian style lunch that is both satisfying and filling. You can get their Italian sausage or chicken parmigiana on a sub too. All options will have you feeling like you’re having lunch in New York City’s Little Italy.

9 912 R IV E RS ID E P KW Y. | T ULSA Located on the Arkansas River just south of River Spirit Casino, Napa Flats features some impeccably crafted California style cooking with an Italian flair, cooked over a wood fire. In addition to their pizzas and pastas, which are all popular choices, you can opt for a more casual sandwich. The Meatball Panini is a nice option, made with homemade meatballs on toasted ciabatta bread with marinara, parmigiana, and melted mozzarella. Or try out their famous flatbread, topped with steak, lamb or chicken. All are served with Napa Flats’ signature housemade chips, though their french fries, soups and salads are also nice choices. Be sure to save room for their desserts — the gelato is especially out of this world.

Maryn’s Taphouse MixCo and Raw Bar 3RD A N D D EN VER | T ULSA 400 RI VERWA L K T ERRACE | JEN KS It’s hard to find better po’ boys or sliders in Green Country than what you can chow down on at Maryn’s. They’re so good, it’s almost unfair to the rest of the restaurants serving up this Cajun meal. The New Orleans style po’ boys at Maryn’s are made from some of the freshest oysters, shrimp or market fish you can find. With housemade condiments, they’re spiced up so perfectly, you’ll want to order another round of sandwiches to go. Maryn’s pork belly, short rib or chicken sliders are just as fabulous and tend to be eaten in record time, so you’ll want to order some of those to go, too.

Native Grill & Wings 10804 E. 71ST | T ULSA Mouthwatering chicken, battered and smothered in mozzarella, parmesan, marinara sauce, sprinkled with fresh basil, all stuffed in a hoagie — the chicken parmesan at Native Grill & Wings will become one of your favorites at first bite. The meatball sub is everything you’d expect, jam-packed with marinara sauce and mozzarella, and a sure hit with the taste buds. Try the California Cluck and you’ll love it — charbroiled chicken on a toasted ciabatta bun with bacon, tomato and avocado. And if your East Coast cravings kick in, go for the Philly Steak with thinly sliced rib-eye steak, grilled onions, green bell peppers, red wine mushrooms and topped with queso.

The next time you’re near the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, be sure to check out MixCo. This award-winning, speakeasy-style bar is a favorite for its creative craft cocktails and dishes, many of which are made to be sharable for those times you’re hanging out with friends. If you’re in the mood for a sandwich, try their Basque Dip Sandwich, made with grilled chile-orange rubbed steak, garlic buttered sourdough bread, au jus, and served with seasoned fries (your choice of rosemary bay, roasted garlic herb, or chile lime). Chase it with one of the bar’s many beers, wines or cocktails, and you’ll feel as cool as Pretty Boy Floyd.

ol’Vine 3523 S. PEORI A AVE. | TU LSA You’ll find some great burgers and sandwiches here, but ol’Vine is the home of two really great paninis — the Chicken and Avocado and the Cuban. Light and tender chicken, perfectly sliced avocado, top choice Swiss and fresh tomato covered in mustard aioli, between two tasty slices of sourdough, makes a phenomenal chicken and panini. The Cuban, a pressed bread delight, is full of juicy pulled pork and ham, with the right amount of mustard and Swiss. And with two patios, a comfortable dining room and some bar seating, you have plenty of places to choose where to hang out and chow down.

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Sisserou’s

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1328 E. 6 TH ST. | TULSA Classic Mediterranean meals made with fresh, healthy ingredients by a chef-owner who regards food as a form of expressing appreciation for family. That’s what you get at Papa Ganouj, located just a few blocks from Centennial Park, in the shadow of downtown Tulsa. Owner “K” Rahhal has lived in Tulsa for decades, but his Lebanese roots still add flavor to every dish he serves. The lunch menu is alive with wraps. Vegetarians will love wrap choices such as hummus, baba ganouj, or mjadra (gourmet lentils spread with vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil and vinaigrette). Meat lovers will enjoy choices like beef or chicken shawarma, salmon, tilapia or bass, all served in fresh pita.

1 1 1 N . M AIN ST. | T U LSA A prime (get it?) example of award-winning chef Justin Thompson’s creative restaurants, PRHYME offers steak served in an upscale, modern atmosphere in the heart of downtown Tulsa. A mainstay for date night and after-work business, PRHYME serves USDA Prime beef that your taste buds won’t soon forget. Their bar menu includes a delicious French dip sandwich — topped with whiskey glazed onions, dijon aioli, St. André Brie, and served with au jus. Try it on a Monday or Tuesday, when it’s offered as one of their half price specials along with burgers.

107 N . B OUL D ER AVE. | T ULSA One of the unique and amazingly tasty menus in Tulsa would be Sisserou’s, their sandwiches included. One of the highlights of the sandwich menu would undoubtedly be the Cuban. Tender, marinated pork shoulder, covered in outof-this-world habanero mayonnaise sauce, combined with tasty ham and Swiss is a must-do. Served with a side of curry seasoned au jus and a tangy horseradish sauce, the Caribbean Dip strip loin sandwich is another wise choice.

2077 S E WAS HI N GTON BLVD. | BA RT L ESVI L L E 12850 S. MEMORI A L | BIX BY 121 W. KEN OS HA | B ROKEN A RROW 1736 S. LYN N RI G G S B LVD. | CL A REMORE 1801 S. MA I N | G ROVE 421 S. G EORG E N I G H | MCA L EST ER 150 W. S HAW N EE ST. | MU SKOGE E 8551 N . 129T H E. AVE. | OWASSO 405 W. W EKI WA ROA D | SA N D S PRI N G S 705 S. MI S S I ON ST. | SAPU LPA 1909 S. MUS KOG EE AVE., S UI T E 800 | Tahlequah 3022 S. GA RN ET T | T ULSA 5025 S. S HERI DA N | T ULSA 8040 S. YA L E | T ULSA 302 E. 1ST | T ULSA 3232 W. S KEL LY D RI VE | TU LSA You’d be hard pressed to find a place that offers a greater variety of barbecue sandwiches than RibCrib, but they do so much more. The flavorful smoked meat and savory sauces make their sandwiches irresistible. The Carolina Pulled Pork, the Smoky Chicken Griller, Cribwich (hot links and brisket) or the Smokestack all incorporate stellar barbecue sauce, whereas the Club, the Pigman and the Turkey Gouda Melt all come with unique, non-barbecue sauces of their own that make any RibCrib sandwich you choose awesome!

SMOKE. on Cherry Street 1542 E. 15 TH ST. | TULSA Everything we’ve ever ordered at SMOKE. is unforgettable, and that includes some of the unique and appetizing sandwiches SMOKE has to offer. Take the lamb sliders, for example. Succulent lamb patties, smothered in herb goat cheese with arugula and yummy pickled red onions will leave you satisfied but looking forward to the next time. The open-faced smoked salmon salad melt on toasted brioche is beautifully presented and much more than a sandwich. That’s the kind of dish all of SMOKE.’s menu items are — overachievers. Yes, we will have seconds. Thanks for asking.

Tally’s Good Food Café 1 10 2 S. YAL E AV E . | T U LSA This Route 66 themed diner serves breakfast all day, a reliable warm cup of coffee, and cinnamon rolls as big as a full plate. But if you’re adventurous enough to venture beyond their breakfast menu, you can enjoy some pretty impressive sandwiches in Tally’s casual 50s atmosphere. Their chicken fry sandwich was voted No. 1 in USA Today’s chicken sandwich contest in Oklahoma. You can also sample comfort food classics like grilled cheese on Texas toast, a double decker BLT, grilled turkey, a classic Reuben, open-faced roast beef, and a lot of other options. There’s literally something for everyone here.

Tavolo 427 S. B OSTON AVE. | T ULSA Truly Italian sandwiches are what you can expect at this Tulsa gem, a cozy, well-lit, romantic spot when you want a lunch or dinner. Enjoy salami, pepperoni and perfectly crisp pancetta, along with provolone, tomato, arugula, cherry peppers, olive oil and vinegar on the Italian Club. The Italian Benedict with salami, pancetta, mozzarella, fried egg and tomato, topped with arugula, will make you wonder where this sandwich has been all your life. Others to not overlook include the P.L.T. (prosciutto, arugula, tomato, basil mayo and balsamic) and chicken parmigiana on a ciabatta bun.

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Also Check Out Trails End BBQ 8888 N. GA RNE TT ROA D | OWAS S O An Owasso favorite, Trails End BBQ is a no-frills, unassuming family-run restaurant that’s often packed because it’s so darned good. Their ingredients are locally sourced, and they slow-cook their meats over pecan hard wood for a smoked flavor that fans love. Their Ramwich gives diners the choice of chopped brisket, bologna, hot links or sausage on Texas toast, while their BBQ Sandwich offers a choice of pulled pork, turkey, ham, chicken, bologna, sausage or hot link. served on a toasted bun. If you’re a vegetarian, try the Black Bean Burger.

Wild Fork 1820 UTI CA SQ UA RE | TULSA If you love dining at a charming sidewalk location, The Wild Fork needs to be on your short list. Located at lovely, treelined Utica Square, this bright, innovative restaurant delivers excellent food and excellent service. Enjoy a leisurely lunch between bouts of window shopping, and try one of their many delightful sandwiches. Customers love the grilled chicken sandwich (toasted flatbread with hummus, onions, mozzarella) and the Southern Five Spice Catfish Sandwich (grilled or fried, and served on a French roll with chipotle aioli). Vegetarians enjoy the lentil and feta cheese sandwich, served with hummus, spinach, tomato, sprouts and red wine vinaigrette on toasted flatbread.

Trenchers Delicatessen 2 6 0 2 S. H ARVAR D AV E . | T U LSA This deli has been touted by some as having the best sandwiches you’ll ever get in Tulsa. With turkey, Swiss and tomato, smothered in a sauce they call avocado mayo, served on Dutch crunch bread, the Dutch Crunch sandwich is more than a meal; it’s an experience. The grilled chicken or tofu Tawook sandwich, covered in toum garlic sauce on flatbread, is another reason people come back to this place. Trenchers roasts and smokes all of their deli meats, and they make their own breads and condiments. Mix and match to create the sandwich of your choice, or order off the menu.

Wild Heart Café 5 01 S. C H E RO K E E ST. | CATOOSA As you cruise along Route 66 through Catoosa, make plans to stop in for a home-cooked meal at the eclectic, family-run Wild Heart Cafe. With vintage decor and a warm feel, this cafe will have you feeling right at home as you peruse the menu. The Wild Heart crew serves up delicious comfort sandwich treats, from fresh egg salad with crispy bacon to a Monte Cristo dripping with bubbly cheese. Other favorites include their tasty wraps, such as the veggie wrap, chicken bacon ranch wrap, and the Cajun turkey, Swiss and bacon wrap. Check out their daily specials, and be sure to try some of their homemade soups and sides. The potato soup is a customer favorite.

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The burgers at Hardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have been consistently drawing Tulsans for decades like eager moths to their flame-grilled goodness. And with a food truck-style catering trailer, the reach continues to expand. By Rob Harmon Photos by Marc Rains

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Harden’s Hamburgers at Fourth and Sheridan has a long, long history in Tulsa, nearly 90 years of it. Going all the way back to 1939, Harden’s has been around longer than some of our grandparents have been alive.

Rodriguez says that people come back to the restaurant, not just because of the amazing burgers, tots and onion rings, but because of the relationships the staff makes with them.

Quite a few folks around town could pick out a Harden’s hamburger in a blindfolded taste test. After all these years, the original recipe and flavor are still around — and it’s a bite of local history you must taste to believe.

“I try to get every employee to understand that customer service is the No. 1 thing they need to focus on. When they’re coming out to the lobby and they’re dropping food off, I tell them, ‘On your way back, stop by the customers next to them and ask how they’re doing. Get to know them.’ If they walk by 15 customers and don’t say hello to them, I feel like they’re wasting opportunities.”

Tony Rodriquez, Harden’s owner since August 2014, is not just a fan of beef patties between buns. He’s also a 21year veteran manager of FedEx. He says it’s a devotion to a nearly century-old process that has kept Harden’s the first choice in hamburgers for generations of Tulsans. “A lot of the same principles I’ve learned at FedEx,” says Rodriguez, “I’ve been able to apply here. We’re very structure-oriented, very process-oriented. For example, knowing how long it takes you to go from one place to another and back, and the same thing goes here [at Harden’s]. There are processes, and we’re working at improving them all the time but keeping the No. 1 process, and that’s customer service.”

It’s little processes like this that Rodriguez expects to be a part of Harden’s long after he’s gone. That includes, of course, the beef. Harden’s orders fresh meat every day from Tulsa Beef. Their age-old system of gauging how much meat to buy, so that unused patties rarely roll over longer than a day, is one that Rodriguez is constantly challenging himself to stay in touch with. Another process in his venture as restaurant owner that has Rodriguez busy is his new food truck-style catering trailer. Since November 2016, after using some of his

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401(k) to buy the trailer, Rodriguez has taken Harden’s to the people.

On Friday and Saturday nights, the Harden’s trailer is set up at Boots & Diamonds on 81st and Memorial.

“We’re pretty efficient,” he says. “Within 45 seconds, we can pretty much take your order and hand you a burger as we give change. Again, because of some of the processes I’ve learned through FedEx, I’m able to train my people to refine the process to the point where we’re able to get a burger to you, quick and fresh.”

“We want to continue growing and growing the events we go to,” he says. “My wife does a fantastic job of constantly booking the trailer, and it wouldn’t be anything without her. We did a church in Owasso, and it was a great experience.”

And Rodriguez keeps things moving in another way too — every month, Harden’s seems to be adding another event to its schedule. “We did the Blue Dome Festival, the Norman Music Festival, and we’re doing Oktoberfest this October,” says Rodriguez. “There are still people who have heard of Harden’s but have never had one of the burgers. People say, ‘We’ve heard of it and now, having eaten it, it’s amazing.’ People love it.” Faithful Harden’s customers would tell you that all the vintage metal advertisement signs displayed inside the restaurant are part of the nostalgia of Harden’s. Rodriguez says his wife, Lana, came up with the clever idea to take some of those, and similar type vintage signs, and have them fastened to the catering trailer. Now, the vintage feel and atmosphere of the restaurant can also be seen everywhere the Harden’s trailer goes.

The Harden’s trailer touts itself as a step up from a lot of catering services, in that they cook everything on-site. “Some [catering customers] are used to having the food cooked at a restaurant and then brought in. The service brings it in, warms it up and then leaves,” says Rodriguez. “For us, the positive thing is that we stay and cook it there fresh. We will cook additional food as needed, and that makes us a little different than other catering businesses. We cooked for 500 people at one of the last events, and we cooked it fresh. They were getting their chicken and burgers fresh, and the whole experience was more than they expected.” The Harden’s catering trailer is doing more and more employee-appreciation events, where in 30 minutes, after setting up in the company parking lot, they serve some of the best hot and fresh hamburger and chicken sandwiches in Green Country.

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YEARNING FOR CUISINE FROM THE GOLDEN STATE? THEN HEAD TO NAPA FLATS AND LET THEM TREAT YOU TO A HINT OF COASTAL INSPIRED CALIFORNIA DISHES WITH AN ITALIAN FLAIR.

By Donna Leahey

Photos by Valerie Grant

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JOHN CRANCER

You don’t need a plane ticket to California to experience the beauty of a trip to Napa Valley; we have our own taste of dining in wine country right here on Riverside Drive in Tulsa. Napa Flats is a treat for the eyes, taste buds, and soul. Rather than hills and vineyards, Napa Flats’ spacious windows overlook a spectacular view of the Arkansas River. The interior is open and inviting. A wine jail filled with bottles lines one wall by the hostess stand as the scent of wood smoke flavors the air, and soft pop music plays over the speakers. High ceilings, hanging lights, and walls lined with windows create a casual and peaceful hideaway from the stress of your life. On nice days, the open air of the patio overlooking the river is a perfect way to unwind. At Napa Flats, you’re on vacation.

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Owner and operator John Crancer’s pride in Napa Flats is obvious in every word and glance. With 28 years in the restaurant business, he talks confidently and passionately about Italian-made gelato equipment, the pizza oven, fresh herbs, and the kitchen’s ability and willingness to cater to special needs. Napa Flats has been serving up Californiathemed cuisine with an Italian flair since 2014. “The pizza oven is the heart of the restaurant,” says Crancer. “The fire has not gone out for over three years. We’re closed on Mondays, but I still come in and put wood on the fire.” Anything that comes out of the kitchen grilled or roasted is prepared over that fire and flavored delicately by it.

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“We’re a 100 percent scratch kitchen. Even the gelato is 100 percent made from scratch,” he says. “No batch mixes, and it’s made with all Italian equipment.” If you have special needs, Crancer takes pride in Napa Flat’s ability to accommodate. “We’re one of the most gluten-free-friendly kitchens in Tulsa. Vegetarians, vegans, almost anything is doable,” he says. With all that care, you’d expect some special food to come out of that kitchen, and you’d be right. One of the most popular dishes on the menu is Tony’s Bow Tie pasta, named after one of Crancer’s business partners. The pasta is cooked to a tender al dente and served with wood-fired grilled chicken, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, peas and red onions, all sautéed in housemade Alfredo. You might expect the sauce to

make it a heavy dish, but it just adds a nice hint of creaminess to offset all the flavors and textures this dish brings. Another popular item is the Citrus Chicken. Napa Flats starts with a pan-seared Frenched chicken breast — a boneless, skin-on breast with wing drumettes — and finishes it in the wood-burning stove before topping it with an exquisite lemon whitewine butter sauce. This sauce is perfectly light, creamy and tart. It sets off the nicely seasoned savory breast perfectly. The dish is served with sautéed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes. The rack of lamb is not just a hearty meal. “It’s the best value you’ll find on a lamb dish,” says Crancer. It’s his favorite item on the menu, and one taste will tell you why. The lamb is tender, dusted with Napa Flats’ secret seasoning, and served with a flavorful cabernet sauce, grilled asparagus, and garlic mashed potatoes. That wood-burning stove is also home to some of the best pizza you’ll find. The dough is handmade and hand-stretched, the sauce is made from scratch, and every pizza is made when you order it. Of course, the traditional pizzas like cheese or pepperoni are fantastic, but consider the classic Margherita pizza. The mozzarella is made in-house — it doesn’t get any fresher. The basil is fresh-cut, and it’s topped with cherry tomatoes and roasted to perfection. All pizzas can be ordered with gluten-free dough. The sandwich menu features an amazing Bakersfield cheddar burger and a meatball panini, but the flats are where Napa Flats shows it’s California flair. The steak flat is tender beef tenderloin with sautéed mushrooms and onions bringing the flavor, and topped with chimmayo spread, romaine, tomatoes, and that fresh housemade mozzarella, all on toasted flatbread. All the sandwiches are served with homemade potato chips, which are crisp, hearty, and fresh from the kitchen. If you’re in the mood for a starter, Napa Flats has some unique options. There’s the wood-fired avocado, the spicy Chonburi Shrimp, or the Napa Queso, but consider the Palo Alto Dip. This savory dish is made from sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and scallions blended into cream cheese and ricotta. It’s served with bread and must be tried to be believed. When you’re done, Crancer suggests the tiramisu. “It’s the best I’ve ever

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TONY’S BOW TIE

WINE FLIGHT

LAMB CHOPS had,” he says. It’s creamy and soft and sweet with coffee and Kahlua flavors bringing it all together. The sweet treat is dusted with cocoa to finish it off. For those who prefer gluten-free, try the flourless brownie. There’s seasonal cobbler and banana crumble made in the wood stove, and don’t forget that housemade gelato, served with many of the desserts or as a dessert on its own. If you enjoy wine with your meal, Napa Flats has four reds and four whites on tap. “Every time we pull that tap handle, it’s like opening a new bottle,” he says.

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Napa Flats is also available for catering. “Everything from drop off and pickup buffet to full service,” says Crancer. They can handle weddings to office parties to luncheons. Whatever you need, Napa Flats’ catering service can handle it.

LOCATOR NAPA FLATS WOOD-FIRED KITCHEN 9912 Riverside Parkway | Tulsa 918-948-6505 napaflats.com.com

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With a passion for cooking, international tutoring, and a golden ticket, Saul Paniagua, Jr. is dishing out little bit of a fusion with Southern and Southwestern at FIRESIDE GRILL and River Spirit Casino Resort. By Michele Chiappetta

Photos by Marc Rains

Born and raised in Albuquerque, N.M., executive sous chef Saul Paniagua, Jr. has taken an interesting journey through the culinary world before arriving at River Spirit Casino Resort a little over a year ago to head up River Spirit’s Fireside Grill. With his passion for cooking, love of culinary competitions, and unique approaches to flavor, Paniagua is smoking up the kitchen, all to the benefit of Green Country residents who love good food. “I started cooking when I was 16, almost 17, so I’m going on 20 years doing this,” says Paniagua. “I got to work with a really good chef in New Mexico who started teaching me how to make sauces and pasta from scratch. I really appreciated the art.” From those humble beginnings, Paniagua worked his way up in the kitchen ranks, becoming a kitchen supervisor while he was 18 and still in high school. Clearly, he was hooked on cooking, going on to work in several area hotels. Then at age 22, his cooking took him out of New Mexico to see the world via cruise ship.

Saul Paniagua, Jr.

“At the time, I was young and single and didn’t have anything going,” he says. “I signed on with the Norwegian Cruise Line. I’d never even been on an airplane, never left the desert. I applied for the job. They asked me why I wanted it, and I told them I wanted to travel and learn more. They hired me on the spot.” Two days later, Paniagua was in Honolulu, Hawaii, training for his time at Norwegian, where he was exposed to many styles of cuisine,

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many culinary techniques, and many cultures all at once. “That’s what I loved about it,” Paniagua says. “All the chefs were international, so I was learning from all these great chefs and not having to go to school for it.” Working with chefs from the Philippines, Korea, Mexico and many other nations allowed Paniagua to draw on many more cuisines for his own cooking than he might have experienced in other, more traditional venues. “I got to learn something from each and every one of them,” he says. “It was fun. I really enjoyed it.” After serving with the Norwegian Cruise Line for nearly three years, Paniagua decided to return to the U.S., where he hoped to make a name for himself. He returned to a hotel where he had once worked, becoming the executive sous chef. During that period, he became inspired to participate in cooking competitions — especially as shows like the Food Network’s Chopped became popular. Just a few weeks ago, he was in Oklahoma City for a competition, and is currently preparing to participate in the World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Ala., in November. “It’s the largest food competition in the world,” Paniagua explains. “The only way you can get in is by winning a golden ticket.” After winning three golden tickets at a competition this past May, he says, he can participate in the World Food Championships, competing in the seafood category. The Championships will be featured on various television channels such as the Food Network. As it turns out, Paniagua’s journey to Tulsa is connected to his time on the Norwegian Cruise Line. “In 2013, one of the guys I worked with on the cruise ship called me from Joplin, Missouri, and asked me if I wanted to come to work at a Native American casino,” he explains. “I said sure.” He ended up at the Downstream Casino Resort in Joplin for three and a half years before deciding to move to Tulsa with his girlfriend and child, an option made possible by his time at Downstream. “We’ve been here in Tulsa a year and a half,” he says. “It’s been amazing.” Paniagua’s main focus is the Fireside Grill, a casual dining option for casino-goers that features delectable selections of salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, fish, chicken, pork and seafood. “I do the features on the weekends,” Paniagua says, “as well as breakfast specials, menu planning, anything like that.”

Fireside Grill serves up great meal options all day, and it’s worth a visit whether you’re staying at the casino or just want to change it up from the usual restaurants you visit around town. Along with the expected offerings, such as eggs and bacon for breakfast or a burger for lunch, the menu fuses flavors to create some excellent menu options that you won’t find anywhere else.

Smoked Red Chile Pork Brisket

“We’re doing a little bit of a fusion with Southern and Southwestern — hatch green chiles, shrimp and smoked grits, chili cheeseburgers with local mustard that we’re putting on,” says Paniagua. (Fireside Grill uses Seikel’s mustard, which is made in Tahlequah and sold at Reasor’s.) “We do smoked prime rib that we’re putting on the menu, a smoked meatloaf, a little bit of fusion of Southern barbecue and Cajun, with a little Southwestern flair.” Paniagua and his team use locally sourced ingredients whenever they can, growing vegetables and herbs in their own garden as well as buying local meats and making a seasonal menu for fall/winter and spring/ summer. They use in-house smokers to smoke meat, and make just about everything, including the salad dressings, from scratch. If you’re a breakfast lover, you might opt for the Black Pepper Sausage Biscuit Sandwich, made with golden, flaky biscuits with black pepper sausage, fried eggs and cheddar, served with country potatoes; or test drive the Fire-Roasted Apple Pancakes, served with applewood smoked bacon or sausage.

Southern Fried Ahi Tuna

Lunch and dinner goers will enjoy unique appetizers such as the green chile queso and chips, served with a housemade queso seasoned with toasted cumin and fresh cilantro; the fried white cheddar cheese curds, served with jalapeño and chipotle dipping sauces; or the raspberry chipotle wings, which are deepfried and then tossed in a raspberry chipotle sauce, fresh jalapeños and fresh cilantro. Be sure to check out the breakfast buffet on the weekends, which features unique specials, or visit on Tuesdays for creative taco filings at $2.50 each. If you’re in the mood for a small party, the Fireside Grill has a private dining room that seats up to 25 people. And if you like creative mixed drinks, check out their bar, which serves smoked and infused cocktails. Paniagua says the Fireside Grill also offers special features on the weekends, so it’s worth stopping in regularly to see what’s new. “We get to get creative,” he says. “Whatever we think of, we do.”

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River Spirit Casino Resort 8330 Riverside Pkwy. | Tulsa 888-748-3731 riverspirittulsa.com Breakfast: 6-10:30 a.m. Lunch and Dinner: 11 a.m.-Midnight Late Night: Midnight-3 a.m.

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GK GETTING TO KNOW

Clash with Reality

Brenda Chapman has put her own spin on the fake-it-until-you-make-it saying with salt dough, rubber, foam, and resin props, food, products and drinks that look good enough to eat and drink.

BRENDA CHAPMAN When you walk into entrepreneur Brenda Chapman’s studio, you’d think you walked into a busy bakery. One table holds a dozen beautiful strawberry tarts, glistening with glaze and topped with ripe red berries. Another table holds cupcakes in pastel paper liners, topped with a generous swirl of creamy white frosting and colorful sprinkles. Cardboard bakers’ boxes filled with every type of cookie you can imagine cover tables against the back wall. But then you notice the table covered with spilled coffee cups, evenly spaced with coffee stirrers placed at the exact angle in each, and you begin to wonder just what you’ve walked into. “I got started in 1996 when I went on vacation and saw a potpourri pie, which was a thing in the ‘90s,” says Chapman, owner of Just Dough It Fake Foods. “They wanted so much money for it, I decided I could just figure out how to make my own. I found a salt dough recipe and figured it out. I made 40 of them and sold them at a big neighborhood garage sale and I made $400. After that, I started teaching myself and then I started doing local craft shows and PTA events.”

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At the beginning, turning her passion for crafting into a career allowed her to stay at home with her children and travel to craft shows on the weekends. Now she has two part-time employees and attends some of the biggest trade shows in the country. She sends

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out thousands of creations made from salt dough, rubber, foam, and resin. Sometimes the fake food isn’t entirely fake. Things like M&M’s, jelly beans, Skittles, and popcorn are often the actual products, preserved inside resin. Other times, Chapman creates a mold from the real food, like her good-looking-enough-to-eat cheesecake slices. “That’s a Sam’s cheesecake,” she says. “I made a mold from it, and it works great.” The doughnuts are salt dough covered in a glaze of melted rubber. Even the wedges of creamy Gouda, with its red wax coating, and the crackers sitting on the tray beside them, are Chapman’s resin creations. Chapman’s fake food is amazing, but her fake beverages are so real, you’d swear the glass was sweating. A perfect, sparkling clear mojito with bits of muddled mint and full of ice, garnished with a lime slice begs to be sipped, while a hot chocolate piled high with whipped cream sits ready to warm you up. Chapman has frozen margaritas in salt-rimmed glasses and decanters halffull of golden scotch. And all of it is fake and will look just as delicious forever. You can find Chapman’s creations at furniture stores, interior designer’s displays, and homes for sale that have been prepped for an open house. “You might see a pretty display with a holiday cake plate, and they decorate it with one of my cakes so it looks nice,” she says. “Then you get it home, and it’s an empty plate you’ll use once or twice a year. So, a lot of times, people will buy my cake with it.” Her fake foods have been in movies like The Santa Clause 3 and The Muppets Take Manhattan and TV shows like House, One Life to Live, and Glee. You can also

spot them, or even buy them for yourself, at Lifetouch Photography, Pizza Hut, Ralph Lauren, Pottery Barn, Vera Bradley, Fuddruckers, IKEA, The Container Store, and Longaberger Baskets. The WalMart Museum in Bentonville, Ark., features a custommade 5-foot tall fake ice cream tower made by Chapman.

What do you enjoy doing? I enjoy cooking and crafting, so I did this,” she says. “If you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, you’ll burn out. Find out if the world really needs what you want to provide. Make a few and see if there’s an interest. Is someone going to be willing to pay you enough for you to make it? Count the real cost as well as the time. Look at it as a business, not just a hobby. And get some financial advice. Think it through. “I had no training. No one ever told me I couldn’t do it. So, I did it.”

In 2006, Chapman wrote to the Rachael Ray Show to let them know what she did for a living. Producers called and flew her out the next day. Over the years, Chapman has learned some crafty tricks. The curls of white and dark chocolate that garnish her chocolate martini? Glue sticks shaved with a vegetable peeler. The melting ice cream cone is a resin cone, and the ice cream itself is a generous scoop of resin with cornstarch mixed in. The chocolate chunks in the chocolate chunk cookies are resin chips pushed into the fake cookie dough and baked in a regular commercial oven. “If I can’t make it look real enough, I won’t do it,” she says. And she’s set a pretty high bar for herself for real enough. “The spilled coffee is our No. 1 best-seller,” she says. “The spill is made of resin, but looks just as shiny and wet as real coffee. Sometimes they’ll just set them by the register, or people use them for pranks, but they’re often used in displays for fabric treatment. They’ll use these, or the Coke spills, or even nail polish spills.” Chapman’s passion for her craft and business shows in her excitement and energy for the subject. She’s successful because she loves what she does. What advice does she have for aspiring entrepreneurs? “What is your passion?

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A new Blade Runner, LAPD Officer K, discovers a dark secret that could bring an end to humanity. The discovery leads him to Rick Deckard, a former Blade Runner who disappeared 30 years ago. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas Rating: R

A young woman named Una arrives unexpectedly at an older man’s workplace looking for the truth behind the illicit sexual relationship they had once shared. The affair had been instigated by Ray when she was 13 and he was a next-door neighbor, the trusted friend of her father. Cast: Rooney Mara, Ben Mendelsohn, Riz Ahmed Rating: R

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When an elite crime squad’s lead detective investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit, the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this unthinkable evil before the next snowfall. Cast: Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, J. K. Simmons Rating: NR

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A young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice, battles through one of his career-defining cases. Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson Rating: PG-13

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Set during the summer, Moonee, a precocious 6-year-old girl, lives with her mother, Halley, in a community of extended-stay motel guests in pastel-

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After the cancellation of their flight due to stormy weather, Dr. Ben Bass and photojournalist Alex Martin board a charter plane. The plane crashes midflight and they survive the incident with injuries, but get lost in the wilderness. Cast: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Dermot Mulroney Rating: PG-13

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On a quiet suburban street, a baby-sitter must defend a 12-year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it’s far from a normal home invasion. Cast: Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, Patrick Warburton Rating: NR

THE FOREIGNER

Quan is a humble London businessman whose long-buried past erupts in a revenge-fueled vendetta when his teenage daughter dies in a senseless act of politically motivated terrorism. His relentless search to find the terrorists leads to a cat-and-mouse conflict with a British government official whose own past may hold the clues to the identities of the elusive killers. Cast: Jackie Chan, Pierce Brosnan, Charlie Murphy Rating: R

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SHOWTIME S OCT. 20 INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 4

The film is set years before the events from the previous films and follows Elise Rainier in her youth in New Mexico as she begins to be haunted by malevolent and demonic spirits in her house. Cast: Lin Shaye, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson Rating: NR

LEATHERFACE

A teenage Leatherface escapes from a mental hospital with three other inmates, kidnapping a young nurse and taking her on a road trip from hell while being pursued by an equally deranged lawman out for revenge. Cast: Finn Jones, Lili Taylor, Stephen Dorff Rating: R

OCT. 27

WONDERSTRUCK

The film takes place in both 1927 and 1977. In the earlier time period, Rose runs away from her New Jersey home to find her idol Lillian Mayhew. In the later time frame, Ben also runs away to New York after his mother’s death in search of his missing father. Cast: Oakes Fegley, Millicent Simmonds, Julianne Moore Rating: PG

JIGSAW

Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one man: John Kramer. But how can this be? The man known as Jigsaw has been dead for over a decade. Cast: Tobin Bell, Mandela Van Peebles, Laura Vandervoort Rating: R

SUBURBICON SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME

International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives. Cast: Greg Kinnear, Renee Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou Rating: PG-13

TYLER PERRY’S BOO 2

Madea, Bam, and Hattie venture to a haunted campground, and the group must literally run for their lives when monsters, goblins, and the boogeyman are unleashed. Cast: Tyler Perry, Patrice Lovely, Cassi Davis Rating: PG-13

A deceptively peaceful community hides a violent underbelly. Cast: Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac Rating: R

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

A group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq struggles to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they’ve left the battlefield. Cast: Haley Bennett, Miles Teller, Amy Schumer Rating: R

OCT. 5 Far Western Far Western is told through the lives of musicians, fans, and live-music venue owners. Set both in modern Japan and the American South, the film explores the uncanny ability of a simple form of music to cross geographic and language barriers, forming a strange cultural bridge between the two countries. High Noon High Noon is a 1952 American Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Gary Cooper. The plot, depicted in real time, centers around a town marshal, torn between his sense of duty and love for his new bride, who must face a gang of killers alone. Though mired in controversy with political overtones at the time of its release, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and won four (Actor, Editing, Music-Score, and Music-Song). The award-winning score was written by Russian-born composer Dimitri Tiomkin. High Noon was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” in 1989, the NFR’s first year of existence.

OCT. 10 Let’s Play Two This documentary film chronicles Pearl Jam’s legendary performances at Wrigley Field during the Chicago Cubs historic 2016 season. The film shuffles through Pearl Jam’s ever-growing catalog of originals and covers spanning the band’s 25-year career. OCT. 13-14 The Crazies The Crazies (also known as Code Name: Trixie) is a 1973 American science fiction horroraction film about the effects of the accidental release of a military biological weapon upon the inhabitants of a small American town. The film was written and directed by George A. Romero, and starred Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan, and Harold Wayne Jones. OCT. 14 Broken Blossoms A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London’s seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences in this 1919 tragic silent masterpiece starring Lillian Gish. OCT. 20

OCT. 6

Lucky Lucky follows the spiritual journey of a 90-year-old atheist, played by Harry Dean Stanton, and the quirky characters that inhabit his off the map desert town.

Oil Capital Underground This documentary focuses on the underground rock, punk and thrash scene in Tulsa, Okla., focusing on the late-‘70s through the mid-‘90s. Interviews with many of the musicians, promoters and club owners active during that era discuss the music, personalities and social climate of the time.

OCT. 20-21 Season of the Witch Season of the Witch is a 1973 American film directed by George A. Romero. The film is about a housewife who discovers with her friends that a local woman, Marion, practices witchcraft. The friends visit Marion and White finds herself interested enough in witchcraft to experiment with it for herself.

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Psycho Psycho is a 1960 American psychological horror film directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, and stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, John Gavin, Vera Miles and Martin Balsam. The film centers on the encounter between a secretary, Marion Crane, who ends up at a secluded motel after stealing money from her employer, and the motel’s disturbed owner-manager, Norman Bates, and its aftermath. When originally made, Psycho was seen as a departure from Hitchcock’s previous film North by Northwest, having been filmed on a low budget, with a television crew and in black and white. Psycho is now considered one of Hitchcock’s best films and praised as a major work of cinematic art by international film critics and scholars.

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Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival Featuring the best new films of Jewish culture from Israel and around

OCT. 27 Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House The story of Mark Felt, who under the name “Deep Throat” helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1974. Nosferatu and Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde The Invincible Czars return to Tulsa to provide their own original scores performed live alongside screenings of the two silent films.

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