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Tough 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 2018, we opened the Gathering Place. The Gathering Place is a world class riverfront park designed to welcome all to a vibrant and inclusive public space that engages, educates and excites. 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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C ON THE COVER
F FEATURES
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20 KING OF SPIN
64 SIMPLY GIN-IUS
24 MIXING MAJESTY WITH MISCHIEF
76 A LITTLE PIZZA HEAVEN
It hasn’t reclaimed its throne as the dominant format for music listening and recording; that ship has likely sailed in the digital era. But don’t tell that to vinyl’s rapidly increasing fanbase. Set in New York’s Coney Island in 1907, Love Never Dies picks up 10 years after the Phantom’s disappearance from the Paris Opera House.
28 HORSEY HEAVEN
Thousands of horses and riders from around North America will showcase skill and beauty at the U.S. National Arabian and HalfArabian Championship Horse Show.
32 BLADE STUNNER
Cirque du Soleil’s production of Crystal pushes the boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination.
28 For anyone who enjoys horses, even just a little bit, the place to be in late October is the U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, which takes place in Tulsa at Expo Square from Oct. 19-27. There will be literally hundreds of different contests featuring Arabian horses, which are generally considered the most beautiful, pleasant and athletic breed. The horses will compete in various activities that judge them on appearance, breeding, attitude and personality, and physical agility, in both amateur and professional classes, over the course of the event.
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The Tulsa American Film Festival features an exciting mix of locally and nationally made films, as well as bringing attention to creative voices that reflect the nation’s diversity.
40 BLOODSUCKING BALLERINAS
Dracula is a perfectly spooky, energetic ride for both those who are new to ballet and those who love to attend performances year after year.
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With a collection of boutique wines and spirits in The Boxyard, Riley’s Wine and Spirits promises to fill what has been somewhat of a void in downtown as far as alcohol offerings go. While we don’t have a signature pizza style a la New York or Chicago, we have so much variety in Green Country that you can just let your taste buds (and our recommendations) lead the way.
82 DELI-LICIOUS
While the deli culture in Tulsa isn’t as robust as in New York City, Jason’s Deli gives fans of the Big Apple a run for their Reuben.
86 SWEET SPOT
Rustic Gate Creamery is a unique treat of a shop where you can enjoy ice cream you rarely find anywhere south of Michigan, alongside nostalgic candies you and your grandparents remember from childhood.
90 MAD SKILLS
A scratch cook with a love for delicious food and fun dining experiences, Erik Reynolds has built a successful career with SMOKE. and is ready for his next culinary challenge in Owasso.
92 GETTING THEIR AX TOGETHER
Taking throwing darts at the bar to a new level, hatchet hurling has proven to be a popular and immersive kind of entertainment at Jenks’ Got Wood.
D DEPARTMENTS 8 $91.80 in 48 Challenge 10 Music + Concerts +
49 Downtown Locator
70 Restaurant + Bar Finder
50 Tulsa Locator
72 Food for Thought
52 Green Country Scene
90 Masters of Flavor
56 Weigh-In
92 Get to Know
58 Launch Pad
94 Shelf Life
20 Sound Check
62 Taken With Tulsa
96 Showtime
42 Sports Schedule
64 Cocktail Confidential
46 Sports Central
68 Eats + Treats
Comedy
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12 Happenings 15 Street Talk
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I had a great time with my daughter, Katy, and new granddaughter, Marley Jo, doing Preview 918’s challenge.
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. The mission posed to Helen Montgomery was to spend $91.80 (we used the local area code for the amount) in two days. And if she could find fun and free activities … bonus.
STOP #1 We started off our shopping excursion in downtown Tulsa at The Boxyard. What a unique and fun place to gather with friends and shop. We met a great gal at the Beau & Arrow boutique who helped us decide on what to purchase from their awesome collection of Tulsa and Oklahoma-themed clothing and jewelry. COST: $34
STOP #2
By the time we left there, my sweet tooth was calling. The Sweet Boutique next door was a logical next stop. The gentleman there was very friendly and lots of fun to talk to. He offered up some yummy samples of their candy treats, and we left with a bag full of sweet, chocolatey goodies.
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COST: $5
The only catch was that she had to spend it at places, events or shops profiled in the September 2018 issue of Preview 918.
We capped our day with a refreshing drink and some of the best tasting Mexican cuisine in Tulsa at El Chico on 21st Street. The wait staff was great. Between providing excellent service and keeping our chip bowl filled, they also kindly indulged our request for photos. COST: $32
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Ida Red was our next destination. We spent a good deal of time there looking over their great selection of Oklahoma-made products and unique gift ideas. I couldn’t leave without a cute little outfit for my granddaughter. COST: $24
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H HAPPENINGS OCTOBER LIVE MUSIC VENUES 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT
8330 Riverside Parkway | Tulsa
BLACKBIRD ON PEARL
1336 E. 6th St. | Tulsa
MUSIC+CONCERTS+COMEDY 1 CASTING CROWNS
200 S. Denver Ave. | Tulsa
Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square | Tulsa
BRADY THEATER
LORD HURON
BOK CENTER
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
105 W. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa
CABIN CREEK | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA
777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa
3 ROOTS & BOOTS
Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square | Tulsa
INNER CIRCLE VODKA BAR 410 N. Main St. | Tulsa
JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT
3-6 TIM KIDD 4 SEETHER
MERCURY LOUNGE
BØRNS
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
1747 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa
PARADISE COVE | RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT
8330 Riverside Pkwy. | Tulsa
PEORIA SHOWPLACE | BUFFALO RUN CASINO & RESORT
1000 Buffalo Run Blvd. | Miami
RIFFS | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA 777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa
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SEBASTIAN BACH IDL Ballroom | Tulsa
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Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square | Tulsa
CROW
Soul City | Tulsa
6 EVERCLEAR
112 E. 18th St. | Tulsa
Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square | Tulsa
SOUL CITY
JENNIFER MARRIOTT BAND
THE SHRINE
1621 E. 11th St. | Tulsa
SOUNDPONY
409 N. Main St. | Tulsa
THE COLONY
2809 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa
THE FUR SHOP
520 E. 3rd St. | Tulsa
THE HUNT CLUB
224 N. Main St. | Tulsa
THE JOINT | HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA
777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa
THE VANGUARD
222 N. Main St. | Tulsa
WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER
102 E. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa
WOODY’S CORNER BAR
325 E. 2nd St. | Tulsa
YETI
417 N. Main St. | Tulsa
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THE GRITS
Soul City | Tulsa
13 GARBAGE
River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI Mabee Center | Tulsa
ROB LAKE
Brady Theater | Tulsa
The Loony Bin | Tulsa
8330 Riverside Pkwy. | Tulsa
5 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa
Brady Theater | Tulsa
BOK Center | Tulsa
Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square | Tulsa
OKLAHOMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME
LAUREN DAIGLE
FLEETWOOD MAC
111 E. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa 230 E. 1st St. | Tulsa
River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
GUTHRIE GREEN IDL BALLROOM
BOB DYLAN
IRON & WINE
CROW CREEK TAVERN
20900 S. 4200 Road | Claremore
IDL Ballroom | Tulsa
Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square | Tulsa
423 N. Main St. | Tulsa
DOG IRON SALOON | CHEROKEE CASINO
10298 N. Hwy. 10 | Tahlequah
2 AUSTIN MAHONE
CAIN’S BALLROOM
3534 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa
11-13 ILLINOIS RIVER JAM 12 TOM KEIFER
Soul City | Tulsa
7 BRANJAE
Tulsa State Fair | Expo Square | Tulsa
8 HIGHLY SUSPECT 10 EMMYLOU HARRIS 10-13 GREG MORTON 11 THE WOMBATS
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa Brady Theater | Tulsa
The Loony Bin | Tulsa
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
AARON LEWIS
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
11-12 BRUNO MARS
BOK Center | Tulsa
MARK GIBSON BAND Soul City | Tulsa
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SKYLINE MUSIC FESTIVAL
18th and Boston Avenue | Tulsa
TESLA QUARTET
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
17 17-20 MATT HOLT 18 JAMEY JOHNSON CLUTCH
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa The Loony Bin | Tulsa
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
PAULA ABDUL
River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
GUILLEN AND 19 KATY KALYN FAY Soul City | Tulsa
KITTEN 21 RAINBOW SURPRISE
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
23 JACKIE VENSON 24 GWAR 25 KEN JEONG
Woody Guthrie Center | Tulsa Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
THE LACS
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
26 BOZ SCAGGS
River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
GHOST
Cox Business Center | Tulsa
JEANNE ROBERTSON Brady Theater | Tulsa
STYLEEWEEN WITH SAM AND THE STYLEES Soul City | Tulsa
27 JENNIFER KNAPP Soul City | Tulsa
BRET MICHAELS
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | Catoosa
AARON DIEHL
Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
MAREN MORRIS
River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa
28 VANCE GILBERT
Woody Guthrie Center | Tulsa
LAUV
OZUNA
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
BLUE OCTOBER
BOK Center | Tulsa
BOK Center | Tulsa Brady Theater | Tulsa
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
A SYMPHONIC 20 4U:CELEBRATION OF PRINCE BOK Center | Tulsa
ALAN PARSON LIVE PROJECT Brady Theater | Tulsa
ANTRY BLUES BAND FEATURING ANTHONY GOMES Soul City | Tulsa
KEVIN HART
29 JONATHAN DAVIS 30 LANY 31 THE STRUTS
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa Brady Theater | Tulsa
Cain’s Ballroom | Tulsa
THURSDAY
10.11
SATURDAY
10.27
AARON LEWIS
8PM
BRET MICHAELS
8PM
SATURDAY
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LIGHTING IT UP SCAN TO PURCHASE TICKETS
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GARY ALLAN
8PM
JAMEY JOHNSON
8PM
STEVIE WONDER
8PM
AI ALSO IN OCTOBER OCT. 1-7
TULSA STATE FAIR Expo Square | Tulsa OCT. 1-27
HAUNTED CASTLE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL The Castle of Muskogee | Muskogee
OCT. 1-NOV. 3
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Shepherd’s Cross | Claremore OCT. 5
FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL Tulsa Arts District | Tulsa TULSA BALLET: PETER AND THE WOLF Studio K | Tulsa VICENTE FOX Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
OCT. 5-6
TULSA INTERNATIONAL WINE & JAZZ FETE Guthrie Green | Tulsa FALL MOUNTAIN MAN ENCAMPMENT Woolaroc Museum and
Wildlife Preserve | Bartlesville
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ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW Dunbar Park | Wagoner KEETOOWAH CHEROKEE CELEBRATION Keetoowah Tribal Grounds | Tahlequah
OCT. 5-7, 11-13
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
MURROW INDIAN CHILDREN’S HOME POWWOW Muskogee Civic Center |
OCT. 12-27
DICKENS OF A RIDE BICYCLE TOUR Downtown Claremore
OCT. 13
OCT. 7
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS. ATLANTA HAWKS BOK Center | Tulsa
Fairgrounds | Dewey
OCT. 6
DICK TRACY BIRTHDAY Pawnee Historical Museum | Pawnee
GREEN COUNTRY ROOTS FESTIVAL NSU Event Center | Tahlequah ST. JOHN ZOORUN Tulsa Zoo | Tulsa OIL PATCH JAMBOREE Whitlock Park | Drumright
ROUTE 66 CAR SHOW North Park | Vinita CRUIZIN’ 64 Downtown Sallisaw HARVEST BEER FESTIVAL McNellie’s Public House | Tulsa
CHEROKEE ART MARKET Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
PSYCHO PATH HAUNTED ATTRACTION 1517 E. 106th St. | Sperry HOUSE OF THORN HAUNTED ATTRACTION Washington County
Inola
Muskogee
OCT. 5-27
OCT. 5-31
FEAR FEST Moore’s Flying M Ranch |
Tulsa | Catoosa
OCT. 8 OCT. 10-13
PELICAN FESTIVAL Wolf Creek Park | Grove
COW CHIP DAY Rogers Memorial Park | Warner
HARVEST SPOON CHILI AND 48HOUR FILM FESTIVAL Downtown Okmulgee
OCT. 12
TULSA BALLET: PETER AND THE WOLF Zarrow Performance Studio | Broken Arrow
WINE, EATS AND EASELS Rose District | Broken Arrow
OCT. 14
SHALOMFEST Temple Israel | Tulsa OCT. 18-20
SPOOK-A-RAMA Kiddie Park | Bartlesville OCT. 18-21
OCT. 12-13
PIONEER DAYS Har-Ber Village Museum | Grove
LINDE OKTOBERFEST River West Festival Park | Tulsa
ALSO IN OCTOBER AI OCT. 19-20
ROUTE 66 FLYWHEELERS GAS ENGINE AND TRACTOR SHOW Rogers Point Park | Catoosa
OCT. 25-28
TULSA BALLET: DRACULA Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
OCT. 26 OCT. 19, 21
TULSA OPERA: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Tulsa Performing Arts Center |
ARCATTACK Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
OCT. 26-28
Tulsa
MEDIEVAL FAIRE Municipal Park | Kiefer
OCT. 19-27
OCT. 27
U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN AND HALF-ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW Expo Square | Tulsa
TULSA RUN Downtown Tulsa OCT. 27-31
HALLOWZOOEEN Tulsa Zoo | Tulsa OCT. 27-31
OCT. 20
HARVEST FESTIVAL Rayola Park | Owasso 10 HAIRY LEGS Tulsa Performing Arts Center |
Oklahoma’s best little Motor Sports Park for racing & family fun, all year round!
HALLOWMARINE Oklahoma Aquarium | Jenks OCT. 30-NOV. 4
LOVE NEVER DIES Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa
Tulsa
• 170 acre Park • Rentals • Clubhouse Facilities • 5 Dirt Tracks • Parts & Service • Overnight RV parking • 2 Trail loops • Food Concession • Riders School
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OCT. 21-25
OKLAHOMA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Circle Cinema | Tulsa
Silent Auction & Live Music 4p-9p / Bike Drawing @ 9:30!
OCT. 24
WORLD OF DANCE LIVE! Brady Theater | Tulsa
OCT. 31
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THE SPELLBINDING SEQUEL TO
THE PHAN TOM OF THE OPERA See our feature on page 24
The Genesis of Love Never Dies
Around 1990, I had the idea of continuing the story of The Phantom and Christine and setting it in New York at the turn of the last century. I had a thrilling discussion over dinner with the late Maria Bjornson, who created the brilliant design of the original Phantom. She was very excited about a New World location.
By chance, I saw a documentary about Coney Island and the freaks and the oddities who were such a part of this extraordinary world. I wondered if Coney could be The Phantom’s new home. I also wondered if the by now world famous Christine Daaé could come to America with her son and somehow her path could collide with The Phantom. I discussed my ideas with the novelist Frederick Forsyth who developed them and published his own version as a novella “The Phantom of Manhattan.” In 2006, I decided to look at the idea again and discussed the novella with several writers and directors including my old friend and colleague Ben Elton. Ben provided a treatment and that forms the basis of the present show. I am thrilled that LOVE NEVER DIES is coming to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center and that Tulsa audiences will have the opportunity to continue The Phantom’s story.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Doinyou believe ghosts or evil spirits? spirits
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Absolutely.
I sure do. When I don’t have a tan I am Casper’s cousin. RIP summer, see you next year.
Conniee
Kaylin
I don’t believe in ghosts, but I do believe there are spirits working out there.
Katie I believe in spiritual beings both good and bad.
I believe in ghosts. I’ve seen a few. I just talk to them and send them on their way.
Lily
Lea
I do. I don’t mess with that stuff. To me that’s just asking for trouble.
Tiffany I definitely do.
Of course I believe in evil spirits. Haven’t I told you about my ex mother-in-law?
Christia
Mark
I don’t believe in ghosts, but I do believe there are things with spiritual implication that you shouldn’t mess with.
Cody
I believe what the Bible says about different classes of angels and fallen ones, and you have to believe in ghosts after watching Supernatural.
Janice
No, but there’s a part of me that really wants them to be real. I love stories where they are real. Absolutely. I believe there is life beyond the physical world around us.
CJ
Morgan
I don’t believe in ghosts or spirits … good or bad.
Lois
I’m living with one right now. She’s OK with me (after pushing me into the stove), but the thing she’s done with my roommates are terrible. She now gets the front bedroom and we leave each other alone. I know her back story. I’ve seen other ghosts throughout my life, but none of them have been frightening.
Not at all.
David
Sunny
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GARBAGE’S SMART FUSION OF ALTROCK WITH ELECTRONICA AND HIP-HOP SAMPLING TECHNIQUES, AND SHIRLEY MANSON’S MAGNETISM AS A FRONTWOMAN, EARNED THEM SUCCESS THAT STILL DEFIES CLASSIFICATION. BY DONNA LEAHEY PHOTO BY JOSEPH CULTICE
Q. WHAT CAN YOU
TELL US ABOUT THE THOUGHT PROCESS BEHIND RE-RELEASING YOUR FIRST TWO ALBUMS WITH THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS?
A. I think that as a band
we look at the releases of those two records and the tours that accompany them as sort of a celebration of surviving; of being here for 20 years. We’re very proud of those records. We released a couple records in the last five years — Not Your Kind of People (2012) and Strange Little Birds (2016) — and we’re working on a record right now. We don’t necessarily feel like we’re looking
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Defying classification for 25 years, Scottish-American alt-rock band Garbage is back on tour, bringing their eclectic sound and creative energy to Paradise Cove. And the band is working together better than ever, recording a new album this fall in between tour dates that is scheduled to be released in 2019. Garbage celebrated the 20th anniversary of their first album, the critically acclaimed and self-titled Garbage (1995) by rereleasing it. They have followed suit with their second album, Version 2.0 (1998), re-releasing the award-winning album that
backward. We’re not revivalists or nostalgia bands. We don’t do those package tours. Every now and then we’ll play a show like that, but we’re still, as a band, forward thinking. We’re still interested in writing new music. But we’re celebrating that we’ve been around as long as we have, acknowledging how both those records were big parts of our lives. Our debut record, Garbage, took off way wilder than our expectations. And at the time we didn’t even realize it, but it sounded quite different from everything else out there. And with Version 2.0 it was literally a software upgrade. We took everything we learned on our first record and made it bigger and faster and better.
brought us hits like “I Think I’m Paranoid,” “Push it,” and “Special.” Garbage’s Butch Vig is so much more than their drummer. Before Garbage ever formed, he was already established as a producer, known for his work on iconic alternative rock albums like Nirvana’s Nevermind and Smashing Pumpkin’s Gish. Ready to do something new, he brought in Duke Erikson whom he’d worked with previously, and his partner at Smart Studios, Steve Marker. They sought out a female vocalist and found
So, I think in some ways, those two records defined the sound of Garbage. Even though the record we’re working on sounds quite different from those records, it still has threads that sound like we sound.
Q. TELL US ABOUT THIS NEW ALBUM.
A. We’ve had a couple
sessions that have been very fruitful. We have been coming out to Palm Springs (Calif). We have a house out here that a friend of ours owns. We basically set up our gear in the great room. It’s amazing, overlooking the deserts and the mountains. We’ve just been jamming and we’ve got 25 or 30 song ideas so far from the jams that we have been
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Scottish musician Shirley Manson. She’d grown up in Edinburgh and joined the genre-bending alt-rockers in her late twenties, after singing in two bands (Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie and Angelfish) that never quite made it. She was eager to prove herself in the new group. Together, they were Garbage.
All four members are involved in songwriting and production. Garbage have sold over 17 million albums worldwide. working on. They’re kind of all over the place but if there’s any thread between them, it’s some of the atmospheric moments and sort of cinematic moments on Strange Little Birds have carried over into at least half the songs we’re working on right now. There’s no title and it’s hard for me to tell what exactly it’s going to sound like. When we start a Garbage record, early on I get a picture and a sound in my head of what it’s going to sound like and a lot of times it ends up quite different. I’m sure that’ll be the case with this one too. But we’re hoping to keep recording off and on between touring plans this year and get it out in the spring next year.
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I think that time off gave us time to reflect on what was important to us. And the band is important to us. It’s been, for me, one of the most creative outlets in my life. I wear many hats. I can be a drummer, I can play guitar, I can play keyboards, I can write a song, I can order the wine, I can engineer, I can produce, and I can do none of those on any day if I’m uninspired. And all of us have the same roles; we change those roles up a lot. This has been a very creative band for us to be in. We still feel that way. We get along as people, and I think that’s the main reason we’re still here after 20 years. We enjoy each others company. The place we’re recording at in Palm Springs, we’re all just living here. There’s four bedrooms, there’s a big kitchen, a deck where you can have a beer or go for a swim. And we’re just communal living. We’re all in each others space. There’s a lot of bands I know that could not do that.
A. I have no idea. Even
though I’m one of the architects behind the sound, I have no idea how to describe us. We blend so many different styles and genres together, and we always have. For better or for worse, even if we try not to sound like Garbage, when we record a song, if you hear it, you’re going to go, “That’s Garbage.” Even if we try to not sound that way, because of the sensibility of who we are as players and the things we share in terms of our influences. Some people said, back in the day, that we were an alternative band, but that could be anything. We blend so many things together. I should try to come up with a term. I’m not that clever though.
Q. THERE’S A STORY THAT YOU ORIGINALLY PLAYED PIANO, AND THEN YOU TRADED YOUR PIANO FOR DRUMS. IS THAT TRUE?
A. That’s true. I saw The Who play. I’d been playing piano for five years. My mom is a music teacher, and I think she sort of forced me to play piano. In like fifth grade, I saw some footage of The Who playing and I saw Keith Moon, and I was like, “I want to do that!” I begged my parents to get a drum set. My mom said she’d only do it if I promised to keep playing piano. She also insisted I take lessons, so I started taking lessons with the local band teacher. After about six months, they bought me the cheapest set, from Sears. But I just jumped into it. Sadly, I broke my promise to my mom, I didn’t keep playing piano. I
slipped away from it. Now I shoot myself for it, because I’m a pretty hack piano player. And I wish that I had kept it up because it’s something I use a lot when we’re writing songs. But looking back, I think it was the right decision for me to make, because once I took up drums I fully embraced rock ‘n’ roll. And I’ve been in bands since I was 13 years old, so it was the right decision, and I thank my parents for giving me that first drum kit.
Q. YOU’RE KNOWN AS A FANTASTIC PRODUCER. WHAT DREW YOU TO THAT?
A. I was always fascinated
by what you could do with tape recorders. When I was around 12, my parents bought me one of those tiny little reel-to-reels, with like five-inch reels. I started making little mixed tapes. I’d record a song from the Beatles, and I’d pause it and put on a Frank Sinatra song. Then I’d put on Jethro Tull or Black Sabbath. It had a button where you could dismantle the erase machine. It was called sound-on-sound. I started recording myself playing drums, and then I’d rewind it and hit record again and play piano. So basically, I was overdubbing myself on this piece of tape. I was fascinated with it. The band I played with in high school, Eclipse, we had an original song we wrote that we wanted to press on a seven-inch record. We wanted to go to this studio in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which is about 30 miles from the town I grew up in, Viroqua (Wis.). My mom called the local music critic, and he shot us down completely. He said, “They’re not ready to record, they need a producer, they need a label, they need a manager.”
We were really discouraged, but I had a friend who had a two-track, and we started recording in our rehearsal space and I became the engineer/producer. I had no idea what I was doing. But that was the first time I made an attempt to record a band and I loved it. I never looked back after I started doing that. There’s a documentary that came out last year called the The Smart Studios Story. It’s a documentary about the studio that Steve [Marker] and I ran for 30 years in Madison. There’s a lot of background and it’s a great movie. Director Wendy Schneider, a Madison filmmaker, made it, and I think you’d find it fascinating. Anyone who’s a nerd about music will love it. It’s 90 minutes of DIY indie rock in the Midwest that eventually leads to Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Garbage.
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of one of the first times we played in Tulsa. Shirley, for some inexplicable reason, shaved most of our crew’s heads after sound check. I have pictures of it still. I don’t know why. Maybe we’d been on the road too long and we were bored. Those are the things I remember from shows, the anomalies. We’re excited to be coming back to Tulsa.
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break after Bleed Like Me (2005) because we needed one badly. We’d done four records and four long tours, and all of us had given up our personal lives and any relationships we had and the band became our No. 1 priority for everybody. And that was a 10-year haul, and we were all pretty fried out. So, when we took that break, we thought it would be a year or two, but it ended up being almost seven years.
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A CLASSIC SCENE STEALER (REMEMBER MR. CHOW JUMPING NAKED OUT OF THE TRUNK IN THE HANGOVER?), DOCTORTURNED-ACTOR KEN JEONG STILL HAS THE PERFECT PRESCRIPTION FOR THE MONOTONY OF LIFE … LAUGHING. BY DONNA LEAHEY
Ken Jeong is a busy guy. But then, he’s always been busy. Whether he’s graduating high school early, doing theater while in pre-med, finding time to do stand-up while in medical school, practicing medicine while pursuing a film and television career, or heading out on the road to do stand-up, he doesn’t seem to stand still for very long. The physician turned comedic actor is best known for playing the gangster Leslie Chow in The Hangover movies and Senor Chang on the NBC comedy Community. He’s got a Netflix special coming out this fall and a cross-country comedy tour in progress. Jeong stopped moving just long enough to talk with Preview 918 about his education, career, and family in advance of his first visit to Tulsa to perform at Paradise Cove in River Spirit Casino and Resort.
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I was able to go to med school and fortunate enough to get my medical degree. But I was always doing stand-up comedy on the side, as a hobby, almost to scratch that performing itch that had developed in college. I moved out to Los Angeles and was lucky enough to get an audition for the movie Knocked Up with Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl, and I booked the part of the doctor in that movie. After I filmed that, I realized it was my go-pro moment — time for me to do this full time. It was scary, but it was also a long time coming.
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MAINTAINING YOUR MEDICAL LICENSE?
A. I still have my license to
practice in California. I don’t practice, though. It’s really more of a reminder of where my roots are. My wife’s a doctor; she practices part time to keep her skills up. It’s a reminder for me that medicine is a hard-won skill, and it’s an honor to get an M.D. and be a doctor, whether one continues to practice or not. Once you attain that status, it’s such a feeling of accomplishment; it’s an important thing.
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while I was in med school. It was every two or three months; I’d go do some comedy in a local club there in North Carolina. I looked at it as more of my release, like golf. When I started doing residency, I started doing comedy more, even though I was working more hours. Looking back, I don’t know how I found the energy to go up on a stage in New Orleans — I did my residency in New Orleans — so I was known to do coffee houses once a week or so as an outlet. I wasn’t angling to go on The Tonight Show or anything, just a work-hard-play-hard mentality.
Q. IS IT TRUE YOU GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL AT 16?
A. Yeah, I skipped
second grade. I told my dad, “Everything’s too easy. I’m bored at school.” And my dad was like, “Well, we’re not going to have that!” So, I took a test and I passed it to go into third grade. Looking back, I don’t wish that on my children. I have 11-yearold twin girls. I don’t necessarily think that’s the right thing to do. It turned out fine with me. In many ways, it allowed me to have enough years to have this dual life. Like, I had this life as a doctor and I was still young enough to transition into acting. So, it turned out great for me.
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BEING YOUNGER THAN YOUR CLASSMATES CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR HUMOR?
A. That’s a great question! I
don’t think anyone’s ever asked me that. You know, indirectly, I think so. When I went into third grade, I just remember being smaller than everybody else
Even the nerds would bully me. They were like, “You think you know math? You don’t know math like we know math!” I was like, “You’re probably right…” So, I think looking back, I probably was feeling a little bit isolated and lonely, and I kind of turned to comedy for comfort maybe.
Q. WHO WERE
SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO INSPIRED YOUR COMEDY?
A. As a kid, I loved watching
SNL [Saturday Night Live], [David] Letterman, Eddie Murphy. And I think that probably informed me, indirectly. As I got older, I learned more about Richard Pryor and I love him. Now, I love Dave Chappelle and Ali Wong. I think they’re two of the top working people today. My opening act, who I believe will be at the River Spirit Casino, Kevin Shea, is one of my favorite comedians working. He’s quite amazing, and we’re old friends. It’s great to see him flourish. Dave Attell is probably my alltime favorite. I grew up on him, and I still watch and listen to him. I love his comedy.
Q. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE COUNTRY?
A. Growing up in North
Carolina, that will always be the first home to me. My family still lives there; my parents, my sister, her husband, they live in North Carolina. There’s that James Taylor song, “Carolina in My Mind.” I love going back. I went back for a Duke-North Carolina game back in March, so I go there regularly.
But I love living in LA, I really do. This is where I was able to pursue my dream of acting and entertaining. Just to make a living out of that, full time, is a privilege, really.
Q. YOU’VE PLAYED
SOME VERY DIFFERENT ROLES, FROM MR. CHOW TO THE SEMIAUTOBIOGRAPHICAL ROLE IN YOUR TV SHOW DR. KEN. WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF ROLE TO PLAY?
A. Mr. Chow is by far the
funniest role I’ve played, and it deservedly belongs in my greatest role moments. It’s the role that gave me a career. Because of that, I was able to move on to create and write in my own show, Dr. Ken, for two years on ABC. I think the overall experience creatively of Dr. Ken was really by far the most fulfilling — to create that universe of characters and also act on it. I also loved playing Ben Chang on Community. That was one of the highlights of my career. I also loved playing King Argotron in Role Models. It’s an underrated movie with Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott. Also, my first role of Dr. Kuni in Knocked Up is still probably some of the best acting I’ve ever done.
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I had all my life trained to do, really. But what a lot of people don’t know is that while I was in college — I’m from Greensboro, N.C. originally and went to school at Duke University — I was doing a lot of drama, acting and theater, and musical theater. So, I had aspirations to be an actor even way before I became a doctor.
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King of Spin It hasn’t reclaimed its throne as the dominant format for music listening and recording; that ship has likely sailed in the digital era. But don’t tell that to vinyl’s rapidly increasing fanbase. BY G.K. HIZER
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Although the advent of CDs in the late ‘80s promised to kill off vinyl albums — and the rise of MP3s seemed to be the nails in the coffin — the format never truly died off or went away. Granted, it may have been on life support: official sales statistics show vinyl hit an historical low of 205,292 units in 2007. After a turn in health, according to Nielsen Music’s tracking reports, vinyl has been rallying back over the past decade, witnessed by doubledigit sales growth for six of the past seven years, reaching 14.32 million albums sold in 2017. Who is driving that growth? Depending on which store (or what time of day) you visit, you may attribute it to a different demographic: perhaps the middle-aged 40-something looking to reconnect with their past; maybe the young music fan discovering a new listening experience; or the 20-something proving their cool by only listening to the pristine. The truth is, it’s all of these and more. Vinyl has always maintained a loyal following, especially in the underground and among classic rock and jazz enthusiasts. In the 1990s, as mainstream record stores phased out their wax inventory, Pearl Jam was giving out 7-inch records — the preferred recording format of the punk-rock scene — to its fan club. As turntables come back into vogue with the vinyl revolution, the fall in equipment prices has put the format back into everyone’s reach. Before you jump the gun with visions of strolling back into Peaches Records or the heyday of Sound Warehouse with aisles upon aisles of new albums packing the floor space, be ready for a quick reality check. Today’s record store experience isn’t the same as it once was. All you need to do is step into one of Tulsa’s local record stores, and it’s clear that the model has changed. When you check out Spinster Records in the heart of
the Tulsa Arts District, a few bins along the walls and on the main floor display new vinyl and the latest releases, with popular titles displayed on the walls. Take a trip upstairs, and you’ll not only find a relaxed listening station, but the store’s used collection, ready for your perusal. A trip to Josey Records paints a similar picture. Although the store is much larger, measuring in at roughly 2,500 square feet, the first row of racks, spanning across the width of the store, are dedicated to new vinyl, along with a new release display in the southwest corner of the store. The rest of the space is dedicated to used treasures, organized by genre. Even a trip to Tulsa’s longtime staple, Starship Records & Tapes, paints a different picture than it used to. Before moving from its old location on 11th Street, racks of vinyl crowded the center of the store. The vinyl never left, but after the move found itself delegated to a few smaller racks near the front of the much larger store. With the rising popularity of vinyl over the past few years, however, that display has been growing to meet the public demand. But it still doesn’t dominate the store like it once did. “Vinyl sales have definitely been growing the past seven years, but it never really went away,” says Joshua Norris, manager at Josey Records. “I’d say vinyl is back, and it’s been everyone buying. Yes, there are the older music fans who are getting back into it, but there are also younger kids who have just discovered their dad’s old turntable and record collections, and now they want more.” Not only does nearly every new album include a vinyl option, but some releases, especially on Record Store Day, can only be obtained on wax. “It’s a more tactile experience,” Norris says. “Once you feel it in your hands and hear the needle drop, you feel like you’re a part of it. If someone is a music fan,
it allows them to feel closer to the music. Of course, there are a percentage of people who jump on the bandwagon because it’s cool, but that happens with anything. But fans always want the details. They want to know who played what and who the producer was. When you sit down with an album in your hands and read through the lyrics and liner notes, you’ve got all of that at your fingertips. There’s a Leslie West album back there, The Great Fatsby, that has Mick Jagger listed as playing guitar on it. I’d never heard of that, but when I did, I had to check it out.” Any conversation about vinyl and why people are migrating back to it, however, always seems to get back to one thing: the richness or warmth of the sound. “Man, the fidelity is just better with vinyl,” says Norris. “The best way I can explain it is that listening to a CD is more like listening to a copy of the original — it just loses something. And if that’s the case, listening to a file is like listening to a copy of a copy [of the original]. “Sure, the digital copy is cleaner. When they first started making CDs, they were mastering from tape, so there was a little bit of tape hiss left. Then they took the noise off, but that also shaved off some of the frequencies and details. Now, when you listen to the vinyl that’s remastered from the original tapes, you hear the details and things like cymbals that you never heard on the digital copies.” For Shannah VanHoose, the journey down the vinyl rabbit hole started a bit differently than most. Her reconnection with vinyl started with finding a vintage 1976 Magnavox console stereo in near-pristine condition at the flea market. Upon getting it home and pulling out a couple of albums she got with it, she was most impressed by the sound quality, but she readily admits that for her, vinyl is about more than just the sound.
“When I started buying vinyl again, it wasn’t just about listening. It was about experiencing it,” VanHoose says. “I still enjoy the process of dropping the disc on the turntable and the anticipation as the needle hits the vinyl. Listening used to be a process, where you listened to the whole album. With CDs, nobody did that anymore. You could just skip to the next song so easily; and with digital files, you can just download the songs you want and leave the rest. “For me, it’s really about the memories it brought back. There’s nothing that compares to or can replace that. And the sound quality? When it’s good, it’s great, and the new vinyl sounds even better. There’s just a richness to the sound that can’t be mimicked on CD or tape — it’s just so full.” Even though she’s shopped at stores like Josey and Spinster, VanHoose says, “If I’m looking for something older, the real vinyl market is at the flea market. If I’m looking for new, I’ll usually go online and order from Amazon. If it’s a soundtrack or something I’m looking for, they’ll let me pre-order and when it comes out, I get the digital download immediately, so I can listen in my car. Then I get free delivery in two days, and I’ve got it in my hands.” Even so, for many music fans, half of the joy is in the hunt and in finding the new or old treasure themselves. That’s where stores like Spinster and Josey are stepping up and making the search a little easier. “Getting it home, breaking the seal for the first time and pulling out the disc, then looking through the pictures and liner notes, that’s maybe the best part of the whole thing,” says VanHoose. “That’s the experience that you don’t get with digital. With cassettes [and then CDs], you either had to unfold it so many times it got ridiculous or it was so small you couldn’t read it. And the artwork? That’s an art that started going away when CDs made everything so much smaller. The whole experience [with vinyl] just makes me giddy.
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Also, the days of sliding in and finding that new copy of Van Halen’s 1984 on sale for $6.99 are long gone. New vinyl starts at roughly $15 and can go up to $30 for a single album, depending on
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It’s not a cheap hobby to get into, however. While you can still get a portable record player for around $50, a stereo turntable can start at around $100 and go up to nearly $2,000, and then you still need an amplifier and speakers.
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Nostalgia or not, vinyl has re-established itself as a more tangible alternative for discerning music fans over the past decade, and the industry is taking notice.
So just how shining is the vinyl market right now? It’s undeniably brighter, but you don’t need to break out the sunscreen just yet. While vinyl sales rose 9 percent to 14.32 million albums in 2017, that was still only 14 percent of all physical album sales and 8.5 percent of overall album sales for the year. And although new albums are getting the vinyl treatment as well, six of last year’s Top 10 were at least 30 years old and the No. 1 album of the year was 50 years old: The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, at 72,000 in sales. For reference, Michael Jackson’s Thriller closed out the top 10 with 49,000 in sales and Ed Sheeran’s Divide was the top selling new release at No. 4 with 66,000 in sales. So while the market is looking up, it’s still nowhere what it used to be, and there’s a whole lot of nostalgia and baby boomer or Gen X money driving the revival.
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“What I find ironic is that when a lot of my old high school or college friends hear that I’m collecting vinyl, they offer me their old collections — except for their treasured favorites, even if they don’t have something to play them on. That tells me there’s still something special about it to them, even if they don’t want to admit it. I know it’s mostly a nostalgia thing for me, but it sounds so much better and brings back such a flood of memories when I listen. I’m good with that.”
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the artist and label. Nevertheless, it’s a listening experience that many are coming back to while others are just discovering, and nearly all of them swear it’s worth the price.
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SET IN NEW YORK’S CONEY ISLAND IN 1907, LOVE NEVER DIES PICKS UP 10 YEARS AFTER THE PHANTOM’S DISAPPEARANCE FROM THE PARIS OPERA HOUSE. If you’re a regular theatre-goer, you’ll never forget the chilling music and dramatic chandelier drop the first time you saw The Phantom of the Opera. But what happens after the Phantom comes out of the shadows of the Paris Opera House? Andrew Lloyd Weber’s thrilling sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, is coming to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Oct. 30-Nov. 4. The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House, and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York, where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak shows of Coney Island. In this new, electrically-charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar, but he has never
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stopped yearning for his one true love and musical protégée, Christine Daaé. Bronson Norris Murphy, who plays the Phantom in this spellbinding sequel, says Love Never Dies is a must-see for fans of The Phantom, as well as those who have never seen it. “It stands on its own,” Murphy says. “You get introduced to the characters and have a relationship with them from Phantom. We remind you of everything you need to know in the first five to 10 minutes, and then it’s a whole new story.” Now one of the world’s finest sopranos, Daaé accepts an invitation to travel from Paris to New York to perform at a renowned opera house. Her
marriage to Vicomte Raoul de Chagny is suffering at the hands of his drinking and gambling, and they desperately need the financial rewards that America can give them. In a final bid to win back Daaé’s love, the Phantom lures her, Raoul de Chagny and their young son, Gustave, from Manhattan to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island. Murphy says playing the Phantom is a dream come true. The actor, who spent three years performing in various roles in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, grew up listening to music from the show on a double-sided cassette tape. “I get to wake up and tell the story of the guy I grew up with. It’s a pinch me moment,” he says.
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However, the role is not an easy one. “It’s harder than anything I’ve ever done as far as vocals,” Murphy says. The vocals are one challenge; nonverbal communication is another. “I only have half a face [due to the mask], so I have to use other faculties. I explore more of a physical character than I would in another role,” says Murphy. “The Beauty Underneath” is Murphy’s favorite piece in the show. With mirrors and vivid images flying around, it’s the electric guitar moment similar to what you find in The Phantom. While characters such as the Phantom, Daaé and Raoul de Chagny reappear in the sequel, Love Never Dies introduces a few
new characters. Gangle, Fleck and Squelch are the Phantom’s henchmen and act as narrators. “They’re three different characters, but they act as one unit,” Murphy says. Madame Giry and Meg Giry play larger roles than they did in Phantom. “Those two characters from the original stand out in a unique and different way,” Murphy says. A DVD release of the Australian production of Love Never Dies has become popular globally, and this current North American tour brings the musical to the U.S. for the first time.
If you’re a fan of Phantom, Love Never Dies has “Easter eggs” as Murphy calls them. “Our Phantom fans find them and tell me about them at the stage door,” he says.
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“You’re going to see an oldfashioned, big, Broadway musical; no expenses spared.
Another highlight of the show is the orchestra. “There are 14 people, but they sound like 70,” Murphy says. “Our crew, ensemble and cast create classic melodrama unfolding onstage set to Andrew Lloyd Weber’s music.”
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We’ll give you your money’s worth in design,” Murphy says.
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HORSEY HEAVEN
Thousands of horses and riders from around North America will showcase skill and beauty at the U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. By John Tranchina
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For anyone who enjoys horses, even just a little bit, the place to be in late October is the U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, which takes place in Tulsa at Expo Square from Oct. 19-27. There will be literally hundreds of different contests featuring Arabian horses, which are generally considered the most beautiful, pleasant and athletic breed. The horses will compete in various activities that judge them on appearance, breeding, attitude and personality, and physical agility, in both amateur and professional classes, over the course of the event. The horses come from all over North America.
the Arabian horse industry will be held in Tulsa. “The city is super supportive of us being there, both through Visit Tulsa [the Tulsa Convention and Visitor’s Bureau] and the actual town itself. It’s one of the main reasons that we’re still there,” Berglund says. “And then also, Tulsa Expo Square is really great to work with, and they have a lot of space for us to expand and continually make improvements. We estimate about 20,000 spectators come through, throughout the week.”
Besides all of the competitions, one of the big attractions for spectators will be the T.A.I.L. (Total Arabian Interaction and Learning) tours, which allow people to take a behind-theAnd the best part of it all is that scenes look at the show. The everything is free. tours take place at set times, and participation does require a “We have about 1,800 Arabian previously-arranged reservation and Half-Arabian horses that compete in a variety of disciplines, by either calling or emailing ahead. For more information, visit from working cow to halter to their website. English pleasure, and this is our biggest show of the year, the most prestigious,” says Kelsey Berglund, “We take you back and meet a horse and explain some of the the Arabian Horse Association’s classes and just get everyone director of national events. “We more familiar,” Berglund says. have three show rings going at “Everything’s always free — free all times, and we use about 3,400 admission, free parking, free tours. stalls there. We typically have It’s a great chance for the public to had horses that come from every get involved.” state, as well as every province in Canada. Getting an in-depth explanation of all the different classes is “It’s a huge deal to all of our exhibitors. It’s like the culmination recommended, because there are so many and they are all different. of everyone’s show year.” There will be competitions in This will be the ninth straight year halter, reining, Western pleasure, the most important competition in English pleasure, hunter pleasure,
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and classes where the amateurs own the horse, and then we have open championships too, which There are also different levels of is the trainers competing against competition in each event, with each other. We also have junior separate contests for amateurs and horse classes, which is horses 5 professionals, as well as different years old and under, and then age ranges of the horses, and of the for the [professional] trainers, it humans directing them. doesn’t matter, but the amateurs, we do have classes with different “We offer a variety of classes,” age ranges [ for the humans].” Berglund says. “Some classes are amateur classes, so it’s solely Also on display during the course amateurs competing against of the week-plus, there will be the each other. We have a distinction Tour of Arabian Horse Legends between regular amateur classes exhibit, which showcases some of
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Cirque du Soleil’s production of Crystal pushes the boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. BY MICHELE CHIAPPETTA PHOTOS BY MATT BEARD
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Imagine a show filled with talented acrobats from all over the globe, performing amazing feats of flexibility and strength, tumbling madly across the ground, flying through the air. Sounds like a Cirque du Soleil show, right? Now imagine all that acrobatic and aerial derring-do taking place not on solid ground, but on sleek, glittery, slick ice. Wait, what? Ice? Yes, you read that right. Cirque du Soleil’s latest excursion through Tulsa will be the unique performance, Crystal, which blends Cirque’s wellknown acrobatic style with skating performances to offer Green Country residents a show like they’ve never seen before. It’s part of the company’s magic to offer the new and unique. But it’s also a way to keep them on their toes and growing. “When Cirque takes a new avenue and explores new territories, it allows a creative company to stay fresh and ahead of the game,” explains the show’s artistic director Fabrice Lemire. “If you repeat what you have been known for, then your audience can get blasé and fatigued.” Crystal is not a repeat of what the company has done before. It’s their first show on ice, so everything has been considered from
new viewpoints — from who would fit into such performances to how to handle the aerial stunts Cirque is known for — all while wearing skates. Lemire says the company has enjoyed the challenge, and audiences will love the results. “It’s like any project when you go into a new territory where you haven’t been before,” he says. “You have to navigate it, finding the people who have knowledge.” Cirque has brought in people from the skating world to be a part of the production, such as Benjamin Agosto, an American skater and Olympic silver medalist who serves as Crystal’s skating performances director. The question, says Lemire, became: “How can we use that floor? It works well for skaters, we know that. How can we make it compatible for the acrobats? We had to explore new designs for the show,
gloves, how to do handstands on the ice. There were so many layers of thoughts and roadblocks that we had to bypass. The ice surface can completely change the feel of a trick.” To meet the challenge of performing acrobatics on ice, Cirque looked for a special group of artists — 43 in all. Almost half of that group are skaters who showed the ability to incorporate acrobatic moves into their skating. “Within that
umbrella, you have mixed pairs, solos, extreme skaters, and freestylers,” says Lemire. The rest of the artists are acrobats who also have skating abilities or were willing to learn. Everyone had to learn new skills to suit the unique nature of working on ice, which adds speed and quick turns of direction to many of the stunts. “We thought, ‘Let’s try to blend the two,’” says Lemire. “We have artists on skates who then go
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Audiences who attend the show can expect a moving, emotional journey that builds to end on a high note. There are voice actors, high acrobatics, daring skating stunts and more. The show even features four recognizable pop songs familiar to the youthful generation Crystal is part of. “This is a way to create a bridge to bring you closer to the performers on the ice,” says Lemire.
“Come in with curiosity,” he adds. “Just sit back and let the story take you somewhere. Allow the story to speak to you.” He also recommends dressing in warm clothes or bringing a blanket, since it’s an ice show and the temperature will be set cooler than you might think.
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“Many of us wonder what our purpose in life is,” says Lemire. “Fitting into the mold of society is a challenge. Crystal doesn’t feel she fits in at home, at school, or in society at large. But it’s OK to be different while society is telling you something else. That is the message of Crystal. When she runs away from home, she falls into the ice, into her reflection. The metaphor is, embrace who you are, embrace your diversity, feel good in your skin. We have so little time on Earth. Make the best of it.
“I continuously rethink my purpose and what is beautiful to me so I can come to work and help. I believe this message will be an inspiration to many, a recognition that, you know, I don’t have it that bad after all. Let’s move forward.”
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When audiences see the show, Lemire expects they’ll love its creative aspects and be wowed by an ice show that is truly unlike any other they’ve experienced. “The ice creates beautiful images,” says Lemire. “The crisp coolness of the ice gives a very different feeling to the audience. There’s something unique and festive about that shift.”
performed, Crystal has a distinct, powerful storyline that resonates with audiences. The character of Crystal is looking for where she belongs, which is something we all face at certain points in our lives.
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PICTURE THIS THE TULSA AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL FEATURES AN EXCITING MIX OF LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY MADE FILMS, AS WELL AS BRINGING ATTENTION TO CREATIVE VOICES THAT REFLECT THE NATION’S DIVERSITY.
By Michele Chiappetta
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When you think of filmmaking, what places come to mind? Hollywood, right? Possibly Cannes, or Park City, Utah (where the Sundance Film Festival happens). Maybe New York City and Chicago. While Tulsa may not be on your short list for filmmaking, it should be, because Tulsa — in the heartland of America — is a perfect place for filmmakers of diverse voices and viewpoints to script, shoot, and present their films. That’s the mission being championed by the Tulsa American Film Festival, which takes place Oct. 10–14. The Tulsa American Film Festival (TAFF) launched in 2015, the brainchild of filmmaker Ben Arredondo, who fell in love with Tulsa as the site of a new film festival after an epic road trip that many people talk about, but few of us make happen. After a job in New York ended, Arredondo says, “I made a decision to work on my own and do cool things. I went on a road trip to all 50 states in a five-month period. When I got to Tulsa, which is smack dab in the middle of the country, I realized I wanted to do something very Americana.” When Arredondo shared his desire to start a film festival with Tulsa area organizations, he realized his idea had legs. “Just like anything in Tulsa, when something unique, fun or enlightening is started, when I spoke to people, they felt like there was a need for this, and it was easy to get people on board,” Arredondo says. “The Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture; the Gilcrease Museum;
the University of Tulsa; and the Woody Guthrie Center all came on board and solidified our existence as a festival,” he adds. “Having those groups partner right off the bat was extremely important and valuable.” This October marks the fourth annual film festival, and it will feature an exciting mix of locally and nationally made films, as well as bringing attention to creative voices that reflect the nation’s diversity. “The mission of our festival is to showcase American stories in the true sense of what America is made up of,” Arredondo says. “We want to make sure people hear stories from all walks of life, which is what America is made of.” Since its inception, TAFF has held firmly to that vision, choosing programming partly on its ability to highlight viewpoints that often aren’t given as much attention. For example, TAFF offers a strong line of Native American programming each year. Last year, the festival held a special screening of Mankiller, a 2017 documentary about the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, that was standing room only. This year, audiences can expect to see many films made by or featuring Native Americans, Latinos/Latinas, the LGBTQ community, and those with disabilities. “You’ll see diverse stories,” says Arredondo. In the mix are some interesting works produced by local artists, because that is also a part of TAFF’s mission.
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Among the many films playing at the Tulsa American Film Festival this year, audiences can expect a great variety of subjects and viewpoints. Some highlights to look for: GUARDIAN OF ANGELS (Documentary Feature) the Tulsa area, which will hopefully bring work to people here,” he says. “These projects provide work, jobs and revenue to the city. I have already talked to Abby [Kurin] about scouting for one of the projects. It’s been a great opportunity.”
“The other part of our mission is to focus on Oklahoma-based filmmakers,” says Arrendondo. “The work being done in our backyard by people who have chosen to stay here and work here, rather than leaving.” Among that group — a documentary called HAL about legendary director, Hal Ashby (Harold & Maude, Bound for Glory), directed by Oklahoma native, Amy Scott. Arredondo sought the film out after learning the filmmaker is from Stillwater. Highlighting local filmmakers and showing their works to Tulsa audiences shows people that film is a viable business for people to get into, says Arredondo. “We try to help out filmmakers as much as possible, but it’s hard. Like any type of art, it takes financing and support.” To help promote the local film community, the Tulsa American Film Festival takes several approaches. One is hosting the occasional celebrity to draw attention, such as the award given last year to Tulsa author S.E. Hinton. Another approach is to woo groups like Turner Classic Movies, which Arredondo hopes to have involved with TAFF this year.
The University of Tulsa also participates in many ways. Joseph Rivers, Ph.D., who is the J. Donald Feagin professor of music and professor of film at TU, was one of the people Arredondo first talked with about making a film festival happen. Michael Wright, applied professor of creative writing, theatre and film, casts and directs live readings of the festival’s short screenplay contest. TU students and local actors perform the screenplays in front of a live audience during the festival. “Everybody knows we have a really great music scene here,” says Arredondo. “Our art scene is really happening with the Tulsa Symphony, Tulsa Ballet, etc. Filmmaking isn’t as well-known. I’d like people to be aware of the film scene here and to see more support of it.”
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JESSE LOTT: ART AND ACTIVISM (Documentary Short) A look at internationally recognized Jesse Lott’s art, activism and his mentors. Film shot by 28 atrisk-teens during documentary classes taught by director/editor, Cressandra Thibodeaux. RICH KIDS (Narrative Feature) A group of troubled teens break into the local mansion and spend the day pretending to be rich in order to forget their difficult lives. HAL (Documentary Feature) A documentary on the legendary director, Hal Ashby (Harold & Maude, Bound for Glory, Coming Home, The Last Detail), directed by Oklahoma native, Amy Scott. GUARDIAN (Narrative Short) Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end. DEFENDING THE FIRE (Documentary Feature)
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Another way the film festival supports local creators is to encourage filmmakers to shoot their movies in Green Country. The old myth that you have to move to L.A. or New York to make films, Arredondo says, is just not true.
Kurin is the director of the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture, which is a part of Tulsa Regional Tourism, and is one of many people helping to support the film festival and grow the local filmmaking community. Other supporters include the Gilcrease, Circle Cinema and the Woody Guthrie Center, which all host programming such as film showings, talks and more during the festival.
A Turkish Muslim man who lives in L.A. has fostered over 70 terminally ill children. His current foster child was supposed to die within her first year of life, but celebrates her seventh birthday in this documentary.
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Martin joined the company in 1998 and danced principal roles in well-known pieces such as Giselle, Don Quixote, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and others before retiring from dancing in 2013 and taking on the role of ballet master. He has danced the lead as Dracula before for the Tulsa Ballet. These days, he’s behind the scenes, teaching choreography and preparing the dancers to deliver a great performance when the curtains rise. “Dracula has to be very powerful from the beginning,” Martin says as he describes the role he once played and is now teaching. “As Dracula, you are the master. You are the guy that is telling everyone what to do. It is your ballet.” That sense of control and overarching manipulation requires a lot of dramatic energy. “It’s really intense,” he says. Audiences can expect an emotional, thrilling ride as a result.
Dracula is a unique ballet in many ways. Originally choreographed and performed by the Houston Ballet in 1997, it features many roles for male dancers. In addition, it includes exciting aerial acrobatics, allowing the Count and his brides to fly through the air. There are special effects like an exploding chandelier, too. It all adds up to a dramatic, entertaining time for audiences. Of course, the Tulsa Ballet is just as unique as the performances it gives. Originally formed in 1956, the Tulsa Ballet employs a roster of talented, international dancers representing 14 different countries. Martin and Zazyan both appreciate the mix of nationalities and variety of dancers. “Everybody brings their own uniqueness to the field,” says Martin. “We learn from each other and our different cultures and different attitudes.” “It is good to get to know other people, how they are,” adds Zazyan. “That can help you to educate yourself to say, ‘This is how they are.’ You get more open-minded instead of staying the same every day.”
“Tulsa Ballet is the place to be if you want to grow, if you want to challenge yourself,” says Zazyan. “Here, it’s all about growing up, reaching for more, to have better and the best. People are here to get further than what they were yesterday.” “The company has been growing every single year,” says Martin. “I remember when I first came here, we had a following but it was a selected following. The company has changed gears to bring the art of ballet to everybody. Tulsa is growing, and we are growing with it.” In terms of performances, the Tulsa Ballet performs in a broad range of styles and approaches that can appeal to many different groups. It also offers family-friendly ballet performances appropriate for children of all ages. The 2018–2019 season features Peter and the Wolf. Performances happen in October, November, January and March.
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To get Dracula off the ground and soaring through the air, company members such as ballet master Alfonso Martin and principal dancer Arman Zazyan are among those who have been diligently planning, training and rehearsing to provide a breathless, exciting show for Green Country.
“It’s a good role to do for a male dancer,” adds Martin. “The ballet world has always been about the ballerina, the female dancers. And now, many choreographers are putting out ballets for males, what is the male figure, and Dracula is one of them.”
In addition to bringing in international dancers, Tulsa Ballet’s goal is to share the finest works in classical and contemporary dance in the heartland of America. Their hard work over the years has earned them a stellar reputation in the ballet world.
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The story that Dracula tells is ghoulish, emotional, and theatric. Count Dracula is always on the hunt for beautiful women to add to his bevy of brides. But when he sets his sights on the lovely young Svetlana (the village priest), Svetlana’s innkeeper father, and her fiancé Frederick arrive to attempt a rescue before it’s too late. It’s a race to find out who will win out — the evil, yet sympathetic Count, or the daring young Frederick and the brave, innocent Svetlana.
“Just the name Dracula is powerful,” says Zazyan. “And I like dancing story ballets, especially when they are dramatic and powerful, involving acting. I just have a good feeling about it. I like to keep onstage tight and intense.”
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If you like your vampires dark, lurking and menacing, like the classic Bram Stoker character as portrayed by Bela Lugosi in 1931 or Gary Oldman in 1992, then you’ll want to see Tulsa Ballet’s performance of Dracula. It’s playing just in time for Halloween, and it’s a perfectly spooky, energetic ride for both those who are new to ballet and those who love to attend performances year after year.
The role of Count Dracula this year will be performed by Zazyan, who performed in Germany for several years before joining the Tulsa Ballet in 2015 as a senior soloist. He was promoted to principal the following year, which has opened up the opportunity for him to tackle Dracula. He’s looking forward to playing the role.
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Picture a looming figure in a cape, his eyes dark with malevolence, his manner arrogant and dangerous. He draws closer and closer, determined to drink your blood to shake his unrelenting thirst, and there is nothing you can do to stop him. You must yield to his fierce hunger.
Oct. 25 (preview night): 7 p.m. Oct. 26: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28: 2:30 p.m.
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Oct. 4 | @ Houston | 7p Oct. 12 | vs South Florida | 6p Oct. 20 | @ Arkansas | TBA Oct. 27 | vs Tulane | TBA —————————————————— Nov. 4 | vs Connecticut | TBA Nov. 10 | @ Memphis | TBA Nov. 17 | @ Navy | 2:30p Nov. 24 | vs SMU | TBA
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Oct. 1 | @ Denver Broncos | 7:15p Oct. 7 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Noon Oct. 14 | @ New England Patriots | 7:20p Oct. 21 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Noon Oct. 28 | vs Denver Broncos | Noon —————————————————— Nov. 4 | @ Cleveland Bengals | Noon Nov. 11 | vs Arizona Cardinals | Noon Nov. 19 | vs Los Angeles Rams* | 7:15p
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Oct. 13 | vs Idaho | 7:05p Oct. 14 | vs Idaho | 4:05p Oct. 21 | vs Allen | 4:05p Oct. 26 | vs Kansas City | 7:05p Oct. 27 | vs Wichita | 7:05p
Oct. 16 | @ Golden State Warriors | 9:30p Oct. 19 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | 9:30p Oct. 21 | vs Sacramento Kings | 6p Oct. 25 | vs Boston Celtics | 7p Oct. 28 | vs Phoenix Suns | 6p Oct. 30 | vs Los Angeles Clippers | 7p
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THIS SEASON, WITH THE AID OF SOME NEW FACES, THE TULSA OILERS HAVE THEIR PUCKS SET ON MAKING IT BACK TO THE POSTSEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOUR YEARS.
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The first year under new head coach and director of hockey operations Rob Murray went pretty well by most metrics, except for the most important one — the Tulsa Oilers failed to qualify for the playoffs. This season, the 67th in Tulsa hockey history and the Oilers’ fifth in the ECHL (which is essentially the Double-A level of minor league hockey, the second rung below in the NHL), the primary goal is to make it back to the postseason for the first time in four years. “The biggest thing for me is to make the playoffs,” says
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Murray, who did so in three of his six seasons coaching the ECHL’s Alaska Aces from 2011-17, including a Kelly Cup championship in 2014. “I know we didn’t last year and that puts it at three in a row, so for me, getting that done is the No. 1 thing on my list. I think the team itself is going to look different from last year. We have a lot of new guys and some of the guys that have been around for a while, guys like [Alexandre] Ranger and [Christophe] Lalancette, won’t be back. We’ve signed some good veterans. I like how the team looks right now.”
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Among the new players brought in are Peter Sivak, who played two years for Murray in Alaska and scored 26 goals and 60 points in 58 games for Rapid City last season, and forward Chris Francis, who played for Wheeling last season. There will still be a few returning veterans, though, including goaltender Devin Williams and defensemen Eric Drapluk and Steven Kaunisto, who was named the Oilers’ Defensive Player of the Year last season. Murray felt that some turnover to the roster was necessary after the disappointing end to last season. While the
Oilers made an impressive late 9-2-2 charge from midFebruary to late March to jump into contention, but they wound up letting it slip away by going 0-3-1 over the final four games, missing the final playoff spot by just two points. “I think you look back and there were a couple of holes in our lineup that, if we improve in those areas, we’ll do better,” Murray says. “Strategically, we changed something late in the season that really helped. I think at the All-Star break, we were like 12 points out and we made it all the way back and almost made the playoffs. We tweaked a couple of things and we played better because of it. I think the biggest thing, we had a couple of guys in the lineup that if we can upgrade on that, I think that will make us a more potent team and a more consistent team.” Along with some of the new additions, Murray is counting on receiving some high-end players through the Oilers’ affiliation with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues, via the Blues’ new AHL squad in San Antonio. This will be the second year of Tulsa’s agreement with the Blues, although it should have somewhat of a different dynamic because last year, St. Louis did not have its own dedicated team in the AHL (basically, the Triple-A level). This season, the prospects the Oilers receive will come directly from San Antonio, much like they did two years ago when Tulsa was affiliated with the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and AHL’s Manitoba Moose. “I would assume that you’re going to see a lot more movement,” Murray says of the arrangement this season. “A lot of it is dependent, obviously, when guys get hurt, whether it be at the NHL level, where they pull guys from the AHL and it trickles down to us, or if AHL guys themselves get hurt, we’ll be the first place they look. I’ve been in that situation coaching in the ECHL, so it won’t be
anything new to me. But you look at our roster from last season, we really didn’t have much turnover, we were pretty much the same group the whole year, and that had to do with not having a true AHL affiliation.” It may seem like having less flux and volatility in the lineup would benefit the Oilers, but Murray sees it differently: having an AHL squad available for the Oiler players to possibly get promoted to serves as a powerful motivator. “I think it’s a positive, because players see that guys are getting called up,” Murray says. “Even a free agent ECHL player, guys that are not on contract with either St. Louis or San Antonio. Talking to St. Louis, they’ve told me that at any given time, they’re going to pick up the phone and they’re basically going to ask, ‘Who’s the best player right now?’ And it might not be a guy that’s affiliated with them. So that’s a positive, to keep the guys on their toes and striving for something.” Reaching a playoff spot won’t be easy, even though the Oilers start the season with eight consecutive home games. Tulsa plays in the Mountain Division, which has produced the ECHL’s last four champions, with the top four teams (out of seven) making the postseason. Their schedule, which opens Oct. 13 at the BOK Center against the Idaho Steelheads, once again includes many games against traditional division rivals such as the Allen Americans (Kelly Cup winners in 2015 and ‘16) and the Wichita Thunder, each of whom they face 12 times. “I know that our division is going to be really tough. Everybody’s got a really good team,” Murray says. “It’s going to be tough sledding. Every night is going to be hard-fought games.” That should translate into exciting, intense action for Oilers fans.
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Albert G’s Bar & Q | 3D-13 Baxter’s Interurban Grill | B1-23 Caz’s Chowhouse | 2D-10 Chimi’s | 5A-2 Jason’s Deli | 5A-30 Juniper | 3D-1 Mexicali | 2D-11 MixCo | 2C-17 PRHYME | 2D-12 Sabores | 3D-33 Sisserou’s | 2D-20 Soul City | 5B-31 SMOKE. | 5A-32 Tavolo | 3C-3 Ti Amo | 2C-4
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Abelina’s Boutique | 3D-33 Beau & Arrow | 3D-33 Blank Med Spa | 3D-33 Blue Sky Bank | 3D-33 Landella | 3D-33 Okie Dokie | 3D-33 Riley’s Wine & Spirits | 3D-33 Rose Rock Microcreamery | 3D-33 STEMcell Science Shop | 3D-33 Sabores | 3D-33 Sweet Boutique | 3D-33 The Steel Horse | 3D-33 Tonsorial | 3D-33
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Molly’s Landing | 8E-52 Mondo’s Ristorante Italiano | 4C-94 Napa Flats | 4A-25 ol’ Vine | 4A-5 Pizza Express | 4A-15 RibCrib | 4D-12 Ricardos | 5C-31 Rozay’s Wingz |5C-22 Rustic Gate | A4-32 Shiloh’s | 7B-73 SMOKE. | 4D-27 Tandoori Guys | B7-13 Ti Amo |5B-80 The Tropical |5C-62 Waterfront Grill | 4A-70 Wild Heart Marketplace & Cafe | 8E-53, 8D-53 Village Inn | B5-97, C5-97, C4-97
ENTERTAINMENT Circle Cinema | 4D-28 Dave and Buster’s | 6B-44 Got Wood | A4-24 Incredible Pizza | 5B-46 Loony Bin Comedy Club | 5B-38 POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat | 2E-66 Xtreme Racing and Entertainment | 7B-81
CASINO Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa | D7-10 Osage Casino | E3-19 River Spirit Casino Resort | 4B-83
EVERYTHING ELSE Blue Cottage | 4A-59 GrassRoots Health Care | 5A-33 Indigo Spa & Salon | 4C-36 Shears | 4A-41 spa810 Tulsa |5A-16
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THE HEYDAY OF CUSTOM SADDLEMAKING HAS MOSTLY GONE THE WAY OF GUNFIGHTS AT HIGH NOON. BUT A SMALL CADRE OF SADDLERS STILL PLY THEIR TRADE DESPITE DWINDLING DEMAND AND COMPETITION FROM LOWER COST, MASS-PRODUCED SADDLES. BY JENNIFER ZEHNDER Using considerations such as intended use, proper fit, client preferences and budget, local saddlemakers transform leather, rawhide, wood and stainless steel into heirloomquality functional art. For third generation saddlemakers Bret and Greg Mock of Sand Springs, the start of any custom build begins with a discussion about what type of riding a client does. After all, the saddle requirements for an occasional trail rider won’t be the same as those for an arena competitor or working cowboy. The intended use dictates the type of saddle needed. Most saddle clients at Mock Brothers Saddlery fall into three categories — working cowboys, team ropers and barrel racers. Each requires a slightly different set of saddle criteria to satisfy the demands of their respective discipline. Working ranch and roping competitors need a heavy-duty saddle designed to hold up to hard riding, which includes roping cattle. A barrel racer, whose goal is to turn three barrels in the fastest time, needs a lighter saddle with a close-contact, secure seat. Once use and the type of saddle have been determined, a saddlemaker looks to fit both horse and rider.
Perfect fit
The origin of Western-style ranch and roper saddles can be traced to the Mexican vaquero saddle of the 1700s that was an updated version of the Spanish war saddle that evolved from those used by Moorish horsemen. As in the past, saddles used today need to feel comfortable to both horse and rider, and what the horse and rider do together may vary from a gentle trail ride to barrel racing, reining, cutting, roping, and more. Maybe you need it only occasionally. Maybe
you sit in it eight hours a day, seven days a week. And a custom handmade saddle will buy you all the difference in the world. The bottom line is, if the saddle doesn’t fit well, you won’t have a great working horse. It’s like if you have a pair of shoes that don’t fit right, you won’t want to run in them. It’s the same with a horse. If a saddle doesn’t fit properly, that horse isn’t going to give you 100 percent. The saddle tree is the foundation of every saddle and one of the most customizable pieces of the saddlemaking process. It distributes the rider’s weight over the
SADDLE MAKING BY THE NUMBERS 1+ pounds of nails: Used to build a saddle. 14 inches: The average saddle seat size from the pioneer days; 15-16 inches in modern times. 2.5 cowhides: Worth of leather are used to make a saddle, not including billets, back cinch, latigos. 13 square feet of wool: Used for lining the underneath of a saddle. 40-50 pounds: Weight of a custom ranch/ roping saddle; 30-40 pounds for a custom barrel racing rig. 1 year: Average wait time for a custom saddle to be completed. $3,000-3,200: Base price for a custom saddle depending on type. All references are for a Western saddle from Mock Brothers Saddlery
horse’s back, making it more efficient and comfortable for the horse. A tree is comprised of several basic parts — a pair of bars, which run parallel and connect the front swell to the back cantle, a horn and an open space beneath the swell called the gullet. Each part can be adjusted for best fit, as well as discipline suitability. Saddle trees are made of wood, plastic and composites. The four most commonly used include: • TRADITIONAL: handmade, rawhidecovered wood like Ponderosa Pine,
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GC GREEN COUNTRY SCENE ABRIDGED GLOSSARY OF SADDLE ANATOMY Horn: The projection, positioned on top of swell in front; different styles are used for different purposes — additional support for rider, dallying a rope, etc. Bar: Part of the saddle tree that connects the fork to the cantle. Cantle: Arched back portion of the saddle tree. Fender: Leather panels that connect the stirrup to the main part of the saddle; protect a rider’s legs. Gullet: Underside of fork; keeps saddle from sitting directly on the horse’s spine. Seat: Portion of saddle where rider sits while mounted; located directly over the saddle tree. Seat jockey: Pieces of leather that cover the saddle bars and connect to the seat; positioned on top of the skirts. Stirrup: A piece of equipment hung from each side of a saddle; designed to support a rider’s foot; come in different widths, styles and materials based on rider discipline and/or preference. Skirt: Large leather panels attached to the saddle tree, to protect the rigging and give form to the saddle. Saddle tree: Framework or foundation of a saddle; comprised of two bars connected by the swell and cantle and featuring a horn, seat and gullet; there are many different styles of saddle trees. Swell: The front of the saddle. Rigging: On a Western saddle this includes the cinch, dee rings, billets and latigos; used to hold the saddle on the horse along with the front and back cinches. Lining: Covering underneath a saddle, usually made of sheepskin or synthetic material. All references are for a Western saddle.
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Beachwood, Ash, Cottonwood, Douglas Fir, etc. • SYNTHETIC: Factory molded from materials like plastic, Rawhide or fiberglass. • TREELESS: A factory crafted, rubber pad type tree. • FLEX TREE: Manufactured with floating polyurethane bars designed to flex and move with a horse’s back. Bret and Greg prefer a traditional saddle tree for their customs. “Synthetics are good for certain aspects of riding. They’re fine for endurance, barrel racing or occasional riding, but they don’t stick nails very well, and things are kind of glued together. While it provides a lighter, cheaper saddle tree option, a synthetic tree doesn’t seem to last as long. We’ve seen people trading them off after only five to 10 years of riding them,” Bret shares. “The bars move in a flex tree; they’ll flatten out and sway. Personally, it’s not for me. Speaking from an old cowboy perspective, we replace trees that move; they’re called broken.” There are a myriad saddle trees available. And while the dimensions and names can vary
from each maker, the name usually refers to the swell of a saddle. “Generally your swell, by the name of the tree, is always the same — Association, Bowman, Wade, etc.,” Bret notes. “From there, you can adjust the whole thing to whatever you want — cantle height, seat size, type of horn, length, depth and shape of the bars.” The bars are another important aspect of saddle tree fit. As the weight-bearing surface of the saddle, they are in constant contact with the horse. In a well-fitting saddle, the bars are in even contact with the horse’s back and wide enough to keep pressure off the spine. The gullet height and width is equally important, as it keeps pressure off the withers and shoulders.
Personal touch
While the use and fit of a saddle dictate certain elements of its design, there are more personal preferences that can be incorporated: roughout or regular saddle leather; plain, tooled or stamped ( full or partial) leather patterns; square, rounded or cutaway skirts; plain, silver-laced or rawhide wrapped cantle; real sheepskin or synthetic lining; custom silver conchos; padded suede, slick or exotic skinned (stingray, gator, ostrich) seat; stirrups made of wood, metal or
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aluminum with leather, rawhide or metal wrap and in various styles, including roper, bell, oxbow, slanted, tapadero and more. The options are numerous and can add up quickly. When it comes to saddlemaking, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail generally come with a higher price tag and longer wait. For example, the base price for a Mock’s saddle runs from $3,000 to $3,200 depending on the type, and it can take up to a year to receive. “When my dad was in his prime, it would take him a week to a week and a half to build a saddle. Depending on the saddle pattern, he’d have another two weeks in the tooling, let alone putting it together. Today, these guys [saddle manufacturers] put 30 of these things together in a week. They have molded synthetic trees, machine-cut cheap leather and nail guns,” says Bret. “They’re just not built or fit the same. “Thankfully, the investment is not without its rewards. In addition to the safety and comfort a well-made custom saddle can bring to your ride, it maintains a higher resale value and longer life when compared to its manufactured counterparts.” At Mock’s, saddlemakers fit their hand-cut leather patterns on custom traditional saddletrees. Then, they pull it all off, tool it, put it back on — and fit it all again. Each saddle is basically built twice. Their materials are all American made from their Herman Oak leather and stainless steel dee rings to their sheepskin lining. It’s a tradition that started with Mock brothers Albert, Archie and Claude in 1941, and it’s not one that Bret sees changing any time soon. “We build a saddle for a lifetime because we feel craftsmanship never goes out of style,” he says.
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By Tiffany Duncan
Are fat, protein, fiber, and greens the true solution to ending manic diet obsessions, regimens, crazes, and trends for good?
Call off the dogs, the hunt is over. The golden ticket has been found. The needle’s been rustled from the haystack. Ladies and gentleman, I’ve found it — the true solution to ending manic diet obsessions, regimens, crazes, and trends for good; the answer that all of those weight loss programs out there promised to deliver us but only ever ended in a raging dumpster fire of hangry binging. Yep, I’m calling them all out: whole 30, ketosis, paleo, lowcarb diets, high-protein diets, no-dairy diets, no-meat diets, no-sugar diets, no-fun diets … to every single one of you unsustainable ways of eating, I say to you now, your days are over. At least for me. Let’s back up. At the beginning of this year, I began a quest to find an easy, manageable way to make sustainable lifestyle changes that resulted in losing weight, not my mind. I originally thought the answer was simply in balancing what I ate, meaning mostly healthy choices with a side of celebratory pizza and champagne here and there. Over the course of this year, I’ve
One of LeVeque’s recommended meals to balance protein, fat, fiber, and greens.
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mostly stuck to that, but the thing is, I actually haven’t lost much weight this way. I was missing something, a key piece to the puzzle I needed to really ignite the change. That is, until a couple of weeks ago, when I was listening to the Rise podcast by Rachel Hollis (author of the wildly awesome book Girl, Wash Your Face), and she interviewed celebrity health coach Kelly LeVeque. Now, whenever I hear the term “celebrity health coach” I tend to tune out because I automatically picture outrageously expensive diet
regimens and unattainably perfect butts shaking it out there in the L.A. sunshine. I assume that whatever a celebrity health coach is touting, I probably can’t afford or access here in the breadbasket middle of the country. Except this time, I was wrong. As I listened to Hollis talk with LeVeque, their conversation made me stop what I was doing to stare at the wall in open-mouthed shock. She said things — heartbreaking things — like oatmeal was not a good breakfast choice, and hummus
was not a healthy snack. I’d never heard anyone talk about food the way LeVeque did, explaining that whatever the food item contained the most of ( fat, carbohydrates, protein, etc.), that is what it gets processed as in the body, regardless of other nutrients they may contain. Thus, the amount of carbs in food items perceived as “healthy”— like oatmeal and hummus and black beans — outstrips other nutrients in them and are therefore broken down like any other carb and ultimately stored as fat. Now admittedly, that was bad news. I was upset to hear that my beloved go-to foods I’d been eating to lose weight were actually working against me. But here’s the shout-it-fromthe-rooftops good news: she went into the science of hunger and digestion in a way that was clear, understandable, and definitely attainable to anyone who cares to give it a try. You see, LeVeque is more than just Jessica Alba’s personal nutritionist; she has a long background in medical science, even spending some years doing tumor gene mapping and molecular subtyping (you know, whatever that means). This woman knows the body inside and out, and as I listened
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naturally balance your various hunger-related hormones. “Most diets and regimens don’t get to the root of the problem — lack of satiety, blood sugar imbalance, and hormonal disruption. My approach will set you free from the restrictive dietary noose and give you realistic, sustainable tools to live free and be well!”
to her talk about the science of hunger and digestion, I knew she was speaking the truth in a way no one had ever presented it to me before. I immediately ordered her book, Body Love.
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“Have you ever been on a diet and literally fighting yourself not to eat because you’re so hungry? It’s miserable! We don’t do that on my program. One of the most empowering, liberating things about the Fab Four is that together they
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The more I read, the more excited I became. Finally, here were the answers I’d been needing so badly to eliminate the complicated food clutter
Here are just a few lines of the seriously life-changing content of her book. See if you can read them without also feeling compelled to flip open your laptop to order the book right now:
In the first half of Body Love, LeVeque walks her readers through the science of hunger and the biological processes of digestion, and how they can get hung up when we aren’t eating right. The second half focuses on what food items exactly fall under each category of the Fab Four — again, that’s protein, fat, fiber, and greens — and how to incorporate them into your life through providing pages upon pages of recipes.
LeVeque challenges readers to put her method to the test by changing nothing in their daily routines except for having a Fab Four smoothie every morning for a week, and see if they don’t lose at least 5 pounds. Well, I’m here to tell you she’s right; I did indeed lose 5 pounds. I’ve also felt far less bloated and less “fuzzy” in the head. It feels so encouraging and empowering to finally have found a source I can trust to help me navigate the murky waters of the food industry, and I’m so beyond excited to see where LeVeque’s Fab Four method continues to take me.
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LeVeque’s philosophy on hunger and weight management is wholly science based, focusing on how the body breaks down foods into blood sugar, and how to elongate the blood sugar curve to keep us fuller, longer. In a nutshell, LeVeque teaches that all meals should contain what she refers to as the Fab Four: fat, protein, fiber, and greens. Eaten in the correct amounts for your body type and lifestyle at each meal, these four basic “macronutrients” provide the satiety that both the body and the mind need to stay full and satisfied for five or six hours.
from my life. She answered questions I’ve always had, like why am I starving not even two hours after I’ve eaten my “healthy,” supposedly filling breakfast? She also explained things like why we crave sugar and carbs so intensely when we aren’t eating right or sleeping well, why we can feel hungry again just a few hours after eating a big bowl of pasta, and why eating just a light salad can spell disaster when we are attempting to lose weight.
What about eating six small meals a day? We’ve all heard that’s a good thing, right? Nope, we’ve all been had. LeVeque uses easy-to-understand biological explanations to explain how eating at too many intervals during the day taxes the digestive system and screws it up, actually leading to weight gain instead of loss. She also delves into how improper eating habits can be the culprit for things like acne, dull skin and hair, hormone imbalances and conditions such as PCOS, low energy levels, moodiness, lethargy, dark skin around the eyes, that stubborn belly pooch, metabolic syndrome, and much more.
for breakfast. In this section, LeVeque suggests dozens of combinations to combine the Fab Four into a quick smoothie that keeps you full for five or six hours. I will admit I was very skeptical of something keeping me full that long, but I pinky swear to you, each time I had a smoothie in the morning, I didn’t even think about food or crave sugar to get me through to lunchtime.
Utilizing as many free and cheap resources as she can find in the 918 area, routinely forsaking her fitness comfort zone to discover effective workouts, and cooking more intentionally from home, Duncan is publicly documenting her progress in each issue as she works to lose 30 pounds in 2018.
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AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW, MOST EFFORTS TO START A BUSINESS END IN FAILURE. FORTUNATELY, THERE ARE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO GUARD AGAINST WASTING TIME AND MONEY AND IMPROVE YOUR ODDS. By Michele Chiappetta Have you ever considered being your own boss? If so, you’re not alone. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor estimates around 28 million Americans own their own business. If you’re willing to take the plunge, you can be among the 14 percent of Americans who work for themselves. Tulsa, it turns out, is an amazing place to be if you’re ready to be your own boss — giving us yet another
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reason to love the 918. There are approximately 450 new entrepreneurs each month for every 100,000 adults in Oklahoma — which puts our beloved Sooner state second in terms of startup activity among states with smaller populations (only Nevada ranks higher). And just last year, CNBC gave Tulsa the nod as the No. 4 best city to start a business. Pretty cool, especially if you’ve been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug.
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a business easy to embrace.
When you think about how many cities the U.S. contains, Tulsa’s making the top five list for startups is impressive. But when you think about why our fair city is such a great place to launch a startup, it’s not hard to see the reasons. The low cost of living here compared to other cities, and the supportive environment that exists in Green Country for small businesses, makes the bold move of launching
And believe me, it does take boldness. I should know. Just over a year ago, I finally made a leap I’d been contemplating on and off, and talking myself into and out of, since 2010. Yes, I launched my own freelance writing and editing business full-time, after years of doing it as a side gig. Let me tell you, starting a business is a lot like getting married or having children.
You can ready yourself to some degree for the challenges, but nothing will ever fully prepare you to handle it. A lot of it, you just have to jump into, start paddling, and hope you swim instead of sink. Still, you don’t have to go in blind. You can get support and keep learning every day. There are a lot of ways you can equip yourself and your business to succeed. With guidance along the way, planning ahead and making smart decisions, you have a good shot at making it past the five-year mark. Over 50 percent of all startups fold before then, so if you last that long, you’ve done well and have an even better chance at making it long-term.
TAKING A DEEP BREATH … AND DIVING IN The thing is, there are so many questions that can overwhelm a person and make it hard to take the leap into working for yourself. How will I fund my business? Where will I set up shop? When should I hire employees? How will I get health care? Will I be able to handle the self-employment taxes? Can I be sure I’ll succeed — and what will I do if I don’t? These are all real, legitimate, important questions to tackle. And there’s certainly nothing wrong with deciding that you’d rather work for someone else. I know several people who have solid, sensible reasons for keeping their day jobs. I’ll never argue with that. It’s important to evaluate where you are in life and make the best decision for yourself. Sometimes that means working for someone else. Sometimes it means leaping into a future where you are your own boss. I’ve been both places. But for those who, like me, have considered taking the plunge into starting a business, then at some point you have to look into the mirror and ask yourself: “If I never try this, will I regret
it?” If the answer is yes, then it’s time to plot an exit strategy from your job and an entry path into that dream business you’ve always wanted to own. And here’s the best news — you don’t have to do it all yourself. On the journey to small business success, there’s actually a lot of help available, if you’ll just reach out and take it.
FINDING THE HELP NEEDED TO SUCCEED In the end, finding help and offering help is what this column is all about. Even though I’ve been in business about a year, I still have so much to learn. Like a lot of people, I procrastinate. I have challenges staying focused. I worry. I am not what you’d call a natural at networking, or at social media, for that matter. So, for the next year, I’m going to be stretching myself and discovering all that Tulsa has to offer for entrepreneurs. I’ll be digging into how to network smartly, what funding is out there for new businesses, tips for managing taxes, co-working spaces and how they rate, finding health insurance, and a ton more questions that a new business owner has to tackle. And I’ll be sharing it all with you, so you can be better prepared if you want to run your own business. Let the girl boss journey begin.
I’d love to hear your suggestions for what I should investigate over the next several months in terms of entrepreneurship in Tulsa. Feel free to message your ideas to Preview 918 on Facebook (which I can see anytime), or email me, or share ideas on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #lovethe918 or #tulsasmallbusiness.
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By Lindsey Mills
When you move to a new place, there’s a lot that goes into the decision of where exactly you want to live. Because where you live is not just where you will close your eyes at night; it’s also the area you won’t stray far from if you can help it. It’s where you’ll shop, dine, and kill time. Where you live needs to fit your lifestyle. It needs to have the perks that you can’t imagine not having and the drawbacks that you can live with. Maybe you need a grocery store right down the road but you can live with a little traffic, or perhaps you don’t mind crossing town to stock your kitchen but the thought of sitting at a standstill is maddening. I didn’t put much thought into where we would live in Tulsa. Luckily, my boyfriend did. He researched areas, scoped the neighborhoods, and spent a good bit of time on Google maps. He thought about where we would run and ride our bikes, where we could enjoy a nice meal close by, and where our dog would go to play. When we drove to see the house we now call home, we didn’t even see the inside and fell head over heels. We could have a park at our fingertips, a coffee shop right down the road, and the Riverside Trail a mile from our door. When we finally got to see the inside, we applied that same day and spent
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the next couple of months pining over our dream location. In June, we moved to Brookside. I’ve told people that Tulsa is the biggest city I’ve ever lived in, but it feels the most warm and welcoming. Brookside is probably the reason I feel that way. It is its own little town complete with small businesses, modern conveniences, old homes and newer developments. The neighborhoods hold their charm despite some “McMansions” (too much house, too little yard) that seem to be popping up all over. Brookside reminds its residents that character is what makes a home yours. Some houses boast solid, sturdy brick walls while others are surrounded by beautiful gardens that tempt critters to hang around. These places make you want to wander the streets and get to know the people who reside there. On the main drag, there are businesses to help you fill your closet, encourage you to get in shape, or perhaps offer a place to unwind after a long week. Retail, gyms, fine dining, and casual hangouts; Brookside has it all, and we’ve tried to take advantage of everything it has to offer. Here are our top suggestions to visit when in the neighborhood.
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Shades of Brown Coffee and Art Grabbing a cup of joe from a coffee shop rather than your own kitchen is expensive, but when supporting a local business and getting to use their cozy digs, it’s worth it. Order your favorite drink, grab a comfy seat, and sit down to knock out some work in this perfect little spot.
Cafe Olé Zink Park
Sit outside if you can and order the house Sangria; just trust me. We were able to sit outside on a summer evening with our pup and received quality service that included a pup cup for our girl. Kona gave this one a paws up.
I’m positive this is our dog, Kona’s, favorite part about our Tulsa move. We’ve had to teach her to wait at the driveway until we give the OK because she likes to bolt into that open field like she was just given new legs. There Mondo’s Ristorante Italian are often other dogs hanging Good things are worth the wait. around this park, so if you’re looking to give your best friend a We visited on a busy night so nice change of scenery, we highly recommend heading to Zink Park on a Sunday afternoon. You’re bound to run into some other pups enjoying the grassy hill that is perfect for fetch and rolling. It’s likely you’ll see us there.
Purple Glaze Studio If I’m being honest, I wasn’t sure how this was going to go. I’m 23 years old and thought this
we had to wait a little bit for a table. The food was perfect and the atmosphere was warm, but what impressed us the most was the spot-on service that seems so hard to find. Our meal was thoroughly enjoyed, and we felt welcome to stay as long as we wanted. This place shot up to the top of our favorites list.
Ida Red I’m a sucker for a candy shop, so they had me within the first couple steps in the door. I’m sure most Tulsans are familiar with this store as it boasts Oklahoma- and Tulsa-inspired products, but if not, be sure to walk the entire store and take your time. There’s so much to see.
No one was kidding when they said the cookies taste like heaven. Bagels were great, coffee was perfect, but if nothing else please, please go get yourself some cookies. Then sit outside on the patio where you can pretend there’s nothing else to do that day but enjoy a nice breeze.
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What do we do now? I want to hear your suggestions, whether you’re a native Tulsan or a newbie like us.
We want to know where to hang out, pig-out, shop ’til we drop, and everything in between. If you know a place with a great story, share it with us so we can go check it out. Every day is an adventure with our little family, and I’m sharing our story because I think some people can relate. Follow us on Instagram and/ or search #TakenWithTulsa or #NewInTtown to check out our latest adventures as we seek out new experiences and share our advice on how to embrace Tulsa.
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With a collection of boutique wines and spirits in The Boxyard, Riley’s Wine and Spirits promises to fill what has been somewhat of a void in downtown as far as alcohol offerings go. By Li n dsay Mor ri s • Ph oto s by M a rc Ra i n s
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“It’s a unique little outdoor mall,” Diane says. “He was crazy about it.” The Rileys are looking forward to building relationships in downtown. “The Boxyard area is such a walking community. It’s the Utica Square area of downtown. It’s evolving very quickly,” Diane says. The Boxyard isn’t the Riley’s wine and liquor store debut. Diane acquired Warren Wine and Spirits at 81st Street and Yale Avenue from Randa Warren on Sept. 1 and is renaming it Riley’s Wine and Spirits South. Warren was Diane’s business partner for a year and a half but decided to step away to focus on her book, 60 Minute Wine Expert.
Liquor stores will be able to sell up to 20 percent non-liquor and spirits. Diane and business partner at Riley’s at The Boxyard, Jamie Naifeh, plan to sell wine baskets, corks, wine openers and unique wine items. As far as wine and spirits go, Riley’s promises to provide unique, boutique items, similar to what is available at Warren Wine and Spirits. One of their top sellers is Orin Swift, which makes Prisoner. Another popular wine is The Show Malbec from Argentina. One of Diane’s favorite parts of her job is the opportunity to meet wine makers from all over the world. “I feel like I’ve gone around the world when their wine makers or tequila makers come in with great accents,” she says. Some spirits expected to be big sellers are organic vodkas, such as Tito’s, and tequilas such as Manik and Rock N Roll Tequila. Just in time for fall, Bailey’s Irish Cream has a pumpkin and spice flavor that is a perfect addition to a cup of coffee. Riley’s Wine and Spirits will also sell boxed wines. “They’re kind of snubbed at, but they’re actually quite good,” Diane says. A new type of wine that is of interest to folks watching their calories is FitVine — a low in sugar selection. “A lot of wine makers are doing low in sugar, low in carbs type wines,” Diane says.
The couple also has a heart for animals. “We’re going to do private events at our west balcony and raise money for Animal Aid,” Diane says. “Outside of the liquor store, I sell art and shawls and give 20 percent to Animal Aid, veterans and children’s hospitals.” Next time you need a good bottle of wine for a dinner party or a remarkable tequila for the weekend, you can rest assured that a purchase from Riley’s Wine and Spirits will be an asset to your wine cooler or dinner party. And you can know the folks you bought it from are committed to doing good in Tulsa.
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Chris did his homework scoping out the competition — or lack thereof. There isn’t a liquor store in the heart of downtown, where everything has been blossoming the last several years. He felt The Boxyard was the perfect location because it is walkable to many apartments and businesses. He also fell in love with the concept of The Boxyard.
“I don’t fear the changes happening; I think it will help our business,” Diane says.
Outside of the liquor store, Diane recently served as the chairperson for the fundraiser Tasting at Woodward Park ( formerly known as Wine and Roses) supporting The Tulsa Garden Center. Chris is a musician, and he and his bandmates from H3 and Basically Saxx provided the entertainment at the event. The Rileys also provide support at the St. John Street Party.
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Riley’s Wine and Spirits’ owner Diane Riley says her husband, Chris Riley, gets the credit for choosing the coveted location in The Boxyard. “He’s been trying to get into The Boxyard for two years.”
In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock, here’s a newsflash: Big changes are coming to liquor stores as of Oct. 1 in Oklahoma. They will be able to sell items like cold beer and wine, mixers and limes.
A new brewery will soon be opening just south of The Boxyard: New Era Fine Fermentations. Diane says she hopes to carry some of their beers in her store.
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The newest addition to The Boxyard in downtown Tulsa, Riley’s Wine and Spirits, opened Sept. 7, filling two spaces in the booming shipping container shopping center. With a collection of boutique wines and spirits, Riley’s promises to fill what has been somewhat of a void in downtown as far as alcohol offerings go.
Chris has been the general manager at Warren Wine and Spirits for three years.
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Perhaps you live or work in downtown Tulsa and have noticed the lack of wine and liquor store offerings in this ever-growing area. Never fear: Things are looking up in the alcohol scene in downtown.
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Anne in Anne of Green Gables put it best: “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” The month of October means some of the best things of the year, like crisp cool mornings contrasted with hot coffee, pumpkin carving, harvest carnivals, fall-scented candles, and best of all, cozy comfort foods. Use these three fall-inspired recipes to build up the feeling of comfort in your home.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH HUMMUS
Adapted from minimalistbaker.com This savory, nutty, slightly sweet hummus is edible fall in a dish. A must to take along to any harvest party or potluck. INGREDIENTS:
1 cup peeled and cubed butternut squash 4 cloves garlic, skin on 4 cloves raw garlic, minced 2 Tbsps. lemon juice 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, lightly rinsed and drained 1 ⁄3 cup tahini 3-4 Tbsps. olive oil, plus more for roasting vegetables ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. smoked paprika sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
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CHEESE TORTELLINI SOUP WITH SPINACH AND GROUND TURKEY
Adapted from yellowblissroad.com This soup is so warming and deliciously satisfying that it’s likely to become a weekly staple in your household during the cooler months. INGREDIENTS:
1 -2 Tbsps. olive oil 1 lb. lean ground turkey (or ground beef or Italian sausage) 1 medium-sized onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 32 oz. box chicken or vegetable broth 2 Tbsps. fresh chopped basil 1 bay leaf salt and pepper, to taste 1 9 oz. package refrigerated tortellini 2 cups packed fresh spinach DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, warm the olive oil. Add diced onion and let sauté until softened, about five to seven minutes. 2. Add garlic and stir in until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Crumble ground turkey into the pot and let it cook through. 3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20-30 minutes. 4. Add in tortellini and spinach and let simmer for five to seven more minutes until tortellini is tender. Remove from heat and serve.
HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER
Adapted from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman Chili is an absolute must in the fall, but scrap that stale chili powder that’s been in the pantry for months (maybe even years) and opt for this freshly ground version to impart a deep, enticing layer of flavor. (Also makes a great hostess gift for the fall and winter months.)
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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel butternut squash and chop into cubes, enough to fill 1 cup (there will be a lot of extra). 2. Place cubed squash and unpeeled garlic cloves onto a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until squash pierces easily with a fork and garlic is golden brown. Let cool five minutes. 3. Peel roasted garlic and add to food processor or blender, along with squash, chickpeas, minced raw garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, cinnamon, and smoked paprika. 4. Puree until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed. If too thick, continue to add more olive oil or water until desired texture is reached. 5. Serve with roasted carrots or pita chips.
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1 package dried ancho chilies ½ tsp. cayenne, or to taste ½ tsp. black peppercorns 2 tsps. cumin seeds 2 tsps. coriander seeds 1 Tbsp. dried Mexican oregano DIRECTIONS:
1. Break up one to two of the dried ancho chilies into a spice or coffee grinder and grind finely. 2. Place a small skillet over medium heat and add all spices. Toast, shaking pan occasionally until mixture is fragrant, about three to five minutes. 3. Remove spices from heat. Using a coffee or spice grinder, grind together until powdery. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to several weeks.
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FEATURED LISTINGS ALBERT G’S BAR-B-Q 2748 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa 918-747-4799
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CHIMI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA
777 W. Cherokee St. | Catoosa 800-760-6700 SEE AD | PAGE 11
BUFFET
5320 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa 918-749-7755
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ALBERT G’S BAR-B-Q
421 E. 1st St. | Tulsa 918-728-3650 SEE AD | PAGE 39
AMAZING THAI CUISINE 1232 E. Kenosha St. | Broken Arrow 918-258-8424 SEE AD | PAGE 25
BAXTER’S INTERURBAN GRILL
717 S. Houston Ave., Suite 100 | Tulsa 918-585-3134 SEE AD | PAGE 89
BROWNIES
2130 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa 918-744-0320 SEE AD | PAGE 89
CAFE OLÉ
3509 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa 918-745-6699 SEE AD | PAGE 99
CAZ’S CHOWHOUSE
18 E. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa 918-588-2469 SEE AD | PAGE 60
CAZ’S PUB
21 E. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa 918-585-8587 SEE AD | PAGE 60
CELEBRITY RESTAURANT
3109 S. Yale Ave. | Tulsa 918-743-1800 SEE AD | PAGE 81
CHIMI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
6709 E. 81st St. | Tulsa 918-960-2723
1304 E. 15th St. | Tulsa 918-587-4411 SEE AD | PAGE 67
HWY. 66 DINER
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DAVE & BUSTER’S
6812 S. 105th E. Ave. | Tulsa 918-449-3100 SEE AD | PAGE 47
MCGILL’S ON 19 REPLAY RIFFS
EL CHICO
9825 E. 21st St. | Tulsa 918-663-7755
SALSA
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FAT DADDY’S PUB AND GRILLE
8056 S. Memorial Dr. | Tulsa 918-872-6206 SEE AD | PAGE 47
FLO’S BURGER DINER 19322 E. Admiral Place | Catoosa 918-739-4858 SEE AD | PAGE 26
FLO’S BURGER DINER 2604 E. 11th St. | Tulsa 918-398-7102 SEE AD | PAGE 26
FUJI
8226 E. 71st St. | Tulsa 918-250-1821 SEE AD | PAGE 35
GEORGE’S PUB
108 N. 1st St. | Jenks 918-296-9711 SEE AD | PAGE 74
CHIMI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
FLIP SIDE
GOODCENTS DELI FRESH SUBS
8222 E. 103rd St. | Tulsa 918-364-7827 SEE AD | PAGE 27
THE PERFECT CUP TOBY KEITH’S I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL
HOOTERS
8108 E. 61st St. | Tulsa 918-250-4668 SEE AD | PAGE 42
IN THE RAW
3321 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa 918-744-1300 SEE AD | PAGE 98
IN THE RAW
6151 S. Sheridan Road | Tulsa 918-524-0063 SEE AD | PAGE 98
IN THE RAW
216 S. Main St. | Broken Arrow 918-893-6111 SEE AD | PAGE 98
INCREDIBLE PIZZA
8314 E. 71st St. | Tulsa 539-302-2681 SEE AD | PAGE 3
RESTAURANT + BAR FINDER RB JASON’S DELI
8321 E. 61st St. | Tulsa 918-252-9999 SEE AD | PAGE 27
JASON’S DELI
1330 E. 15th St. | Tulsa 918-599-7777 SEE AD | PAGE 27
MOLLY’S LANDING
3700 N. Old Hwy 66 | Catoosa 918-266-7853 SEE AD | PAGE 26
MONDO’S RISTORANTE ITALIAN 3410 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa 918-561-6300 SEE AD | PAGE 98
JIM’S CONEY ISLAND 1923 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa 918-744-9018
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JUNIPER
324 E. 3rd St. | Tulsa 918-794-1090 SEE AD | PAGE 7
LANNA THAI
7227 S. Memorial Drive | Tulsa 918-249-5262 SEE AD | PAGE 66
LOS CABOS
300 Riverwalk Terrace #100 | Jenks 918-298-2226 SEE AD | PAGE 9
LOS CABOS
151 Bass Pro Drive | Broken Arrow 918-355-8877 SEE AD | PAGE 9
LOS CABOS
9455 N. Owasso Expressway | Owasso 918-609-8671 SEE AD | PAGE 9
MARYN’S TAPHOUSE AND RAW BAR
400 Riverwalk Terrace, Suite 180 | Jenks 918-946-2796 SEE AD | PAGE 74
MEXICALI BORDER CAFÉ 14 W. M.B. Brady St. | Tulsa 918-582-3383 SEE AD | PAGE 61
MIXCO
3rd and Denver | Tulsa 918-932-8571
VISIONS BUFFET
NAPA FLATS WOOD‑FIRED KITCHEN 9912 Riverside Parkway | Tulsa 918-948-6505
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OL’VINE FRESH GRILL
3523 S. Peoria Ave. | Tulsa 918-747-9463 SEE AD | PAGE 99
TAVOLO
427 S. Boston Ave. | Tulsa 918-949-4498 SEE AD | PAGE 7
ROSE ROCK MICROCREAMERY
The Boxyard | 502 E. 3rd St, #35 | Tulsa 918-396-8001
THE BISTRO AT SEVILLE 10021 S. Yale Ave., #103 | Tulsa 918-296-3000 SEE AD | PAGE 81
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ROZAY’S WINGZ AND THINGS
2627 E. 11th St. | Tulsa 918-271-5051
TI AMO RISTORANTE ITALIANO 6024 S. Sheridan Road | Tulsa 918-499-1919
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RUSTIC GATE CREAMERY
101 W. Main St. | Jenks 918-528-6227
TI AMO RISTORANTE ITALIANO 219 S. Cheyenne Ave. | Tulsa 918-592-5151
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PRHYME: DOWNTOWN STEAKHOUSE 111 N. Main St. | Tulsa 918-794-7700 SEE AD | PAGE 7
RICARDOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 5629 E. 41st St. | Tulsa 918-622-2668
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RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT
8330 Riverside Parkway | Tulsa SEE AD | PAGE 100
5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR FIRESIDE GRILL
SABORES
The Boxyard | 502 E. 3rd St., Unit 27 | Tulsa 918-212-9065 SEE AD | PAGE 43
SHILOH’S
2604 N. Aspen Ave. | Broken Arrow 918-254-1500 SEE AD | PAGE 63
SISSEROU’S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT 107 N. Boulder Ave. | Tulsa 918-576-6800
LANDSHARK BAR MARGARITAVILLE 918-995-8080
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
918-995-8600
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S COREBOARD SPORTS BAR
8125 E. 49th St. | Tulsa 918-895-6433 SEE AD | PAGE 66
VILLAGE INN
2745 S. Harvard Ave. | Tulsa (918) 742-3515 SEE AD | PAGE 59
VILLAGE INN
3302 S. Memorial Dr. | Tulsa (918) 622-5015 SEE AD | PAGE 59
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SMOKE. WOODFIRE GRILL
1542 E. 15th St. | Tulsa 918-949-4440 SEE AD | PAGE 66
JOHNNY ROCKETS
TROPICAL RESTAURANT & BAR
SOUL CITY
1621 E. 11th St. | Tulsa 918-582-7685 SEE AD | PAGE 23
SWEET BOUTIQUE
The Boxyard | 502 E. 3rd St., #13 | Tulsa 918-900-2238 SEE AD | PAGE 44
TANDOORI GUYS
2039 W. Houston St. | Broken Arrow 918-893-2450
VILLAGE INN
5230 S. Yale Ave. | Tulsa (918) 496-1207 SEE AD | PAGE 59
VILLAGE INN
8320 E. 71st St. | Tulsa (918) 254-7623 SEE AD | PAGE 59
WATERFRONT GRILL
120 Aquarium Drive | Jenks 918-518-6300 SEE AD | PAGE 9
WILD HEART CAFÉ
501 S. Cherokee St. | Catoosa 918-739-4754 SEE AD | PAGE 26
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Spice Up Learning to cook with a new spice is an excellent way to foster appreciation for dishes and cultures other than your own. BY TIFFANY DUNCAN PHOTOS BY CHELSI FISHER
Spices are a colorful, textural celebration of cultures from around the world, and skipping over something just because it’s unfamiliar or intimidating may rob you of the chance to fall in love with something new. We as humans should always be striving to grow beyond what is merely familiar in order to create a more harmonious, inclusive planet, and learning to cook with a new spice is an excellent way to foster appreciation for dishes and cultures other than your own.
Allspice
Clove
The name may imply that you can potentially use it anywhere spice is needed, but that is not the case. It comes from the berries of aromatic evergreen pimento trees (unrelated to red pimento peppers) and is largely exported from Jamaica.
From the Latin word “clavus,” meaning “nail,” these dried flower buds do indeed look like tiny nails before being ground. Cloves are partly responsible for imparting that distinct flavor to gingerbread.
Here is a short list of potentially unfamiliar spices to get you started, and help you take your cooking game from Uncle Ben to Gordon Ramsay.
USE: A staple in Jamaican jerk spice
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TASTE: Slightly peppery, also with hints
of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of juniper. blends and other Caribbean/Latin dishes. Also used in many spiced holiday treats, like eggnog.
TASTE: Highly aromatic and flavorful, and can easily overwhelm a dish. Use sparingly. USE: They are both sweet and savory, widely used all over the world to lend depth of flavor to all kinds of dishes. Cloves can also be used for both fragrance and medicinal purposes.
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Coriander
Garam Masala
Also called sweet cumin or aniseed, anise is closely associated with the taste of licorice.
Many would be surprised to learn that coriander seeds are actually seeds of the cilantro plant. Can be cooked whole into dishes, or ground before use.
Like curry, garam masala is also not a specific spice but a traditional blend of spices that often includes black peppercorns, cinnamon, mace, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg. The name literally means “warming spice,” and is meant to “warm up” the body, though it is not actually spicy.
TASTE: Similar in taste to fennel and star anise (which is similar to anise but differs in shape and is less pungent). USE: Most common in desserts with a savory spiced taste, and in sausage-making and charcuterie.
CARAWAy Also known as meridian fennel and Persian cumin, caraway is what gives rye bread its distinctive flavor. TASTE: Pungent, licorice-like. USE: Rye bread, sprinkled over roasted vegetables, in cheese dips, and some desserts.
Cardamom Used often in Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, it’s a key component of many spice blends. They are sold in whole pods or ground, though ground is the least potent. TASTE: Highly fragrant. Spicy, rich, with strong hints of ginger, lemon, mint, and pine. USE: A key component in traditional chai recipes and basmati rice. Cardamom is also a very versatile spice, used in everything from savory meat dishes to curries to desserts.
TASTE: Somewhat similar to the lemony bite of cilantro, but also with hints of fennel, cumin, and clove. USE: Often used as a component to many
spice mixtures including chili powder, and used by themselves in many Asian and Latin American dishes.
Mace Not to be confused with the abrasive spray used for personal defense, mace is a subtle and warm spice that isn’t seen very much in modern cooking. Mace comes from the lacy coating that surrounds a nutmeg seed. TASTE: Though it is harvested from a nutmeg seed, mace actually varies quite a bit from the taste of nutmeg. Where nutmeg can be overwhelming in its deep, bitter spiciness, mace is delicate, and slightly citrusy with hints of cinnamon and raw sugar. USE: Can be used in place of nutmeg in a recipe where you do not desire such a harsh nutmeg taste. Can also be dusted on fruits, cookies, fish, creamy soups, and more.
Cumin A relative of parsley, cumin is likely found in most pantries, as it contributes largely to the deep, smoky, savory flavor of chili. Also used widely in curries, and Latin American or Middle Eastern Cooking. TASTE: Rich, aromatic, slightly bitter. USE: Chili, spice mixtures of all kinds.
Fennel If you’ve had Italian-style sausage, chances are you are familiar with the taste of fennel. Its warm and bright flavor is very distinctive. TASTE: Slightly sweet and reminiscent of
licorice, though not as strong. USE: Found in pilafs, some curries, some adventurous desserts, Italian sausage, and one of the key spices in five-spice powder.
Paprika Things can get complicated with paprika, as there are different kinds. Paprika is made from pulverized dried peppers, and if a label simply says “paprika,” it’s likely going to be mild — even dull — in taste. But if it says “smoked” or “Spanish” (also often labeled as “pimenton”), the peppers are smoked before dried, and will obviously lend a deeper, smokier flavor to a dish. But the real prized paprika is Hungarian paprika, and it can range from orange and mild to bright red, pungent, and spicy. TASTE: Savory and varying in the “hot” factor it brings to a dish. USE: Hungarian paprika is the prized spice
in traditional Hungarian goulash. Paprika is also widely used on deviled eggs, or to lend depth to soups or stews.
TASTE: Pungent, strongly spiced. Composed of many spices associated with fall baking. USE: Largely used in traditional Indian cooking, like curries, lentils, and soups. Can also be sprinkled on top of vegetables or scrambled eggs.
Turmeric Coming from a plant in the ginger family, turmeric is recognizable by its boisterous, deep yellow color. Turmeric is prized for its health benefits, as it contains an active ingredient called curcumin, which is a powerful antioxidant and also has strong anti-inflammatory capabilities. TASTE: Pungently bitter but containing aromatics of orange and ginger. USE: A cheaper substitute for saffron to impart color and fragrance. Can also be added to many different things for an additional nutritional benefit, like smoothies, rice dishes, and even coffee and hot chocolate.
Saffron Perhaps one of the most unique-looking spices available, saffron looks like thin, crimson-red threads. The next thing you’ll notice is that it is very expensive. Why such a high price tag? It comes from a flower called a crocus sativus, and each flower produces only three threads! They must also be harvested by hand at a specific time of day — all factors contributing to its steep price point. Saffron has been prized since ancient Greece for its delicate taste and food coloring capabilities. TASTE: Subtle, luxurious, floral, honey. The flavor is unique and hard to describe until you’ve tried it. USE: Very popular in saffron rice, a traditional dish in many Eastern and Mediterranean countries. Also used to naturally color foods, and fabrics like cotton, linen, silk, and wool.
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BY MICHELE CHIAPPETTA AND ROB HARMON
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While we don't have a signature pizza style a la New York or Chicago, we have so much variety in Green Country that you can just let your taste buds (and our recommendations) lead the way. Whether you have just one delicious slice or an entire pie (or three), whether you eat it as a regular meal or as a special party treat, pizza is an American favorite. The National Association of Pizza Operators says Americans consume 100 acres of pizza a day. Sounds like a bunch of under-reporting to us, but the point is, Americans love themselves some pie.
A different study reported in the New York Daily News estimates that the average American will eat around 6,000 slices of pizza in their lifetime. That’s a lot of dough — both the flour-based kind that provides the base for each slice, and the green kind being handed over the counter to pay for it all. Why in the world do we love
our pizza so much? The taste, of course! Want classic? Go for a straightforward Margherita. Traditional? There’s pepperoni and sausage everywhere. Gourmet? Choices abound — from crab and roasted duck to mac and cheese. (Yes, on a pizza.) Nowadays, the type of preparation is important, too, as we’re seeing more coal-
fired pizza places showing up, as well as those with fancy specialty ovens. So how do you decide where to go? In the Tulsa area, there are so many places to get fantastic pizza, we couldn’t list them all. But here are some of our current favorites you just have to try before your lifetime of pizza loving is through.
Andolini's Sliced 114 S. DETROIT AVE. TULSA
Incredible Pizza
This joint mixes intriguing topping combinations like the Truffled (wild mushroom and black truffle cream) and great service with enormous slices of pizza. That’s what makes Andolini’s Sliced so awesome. With relaxed indoor and outdoor brick and glass seating areas, you can enjoy Ando’s in any weather, trying their five different pizza styles — Brooklyn, Roman Square, New York, Napoletana, and Tulsa — all of which are fired at their own unique oven temperature for a distinct, delicious flavor.
8314 E. 71ST ST. T U LSA
East Village Bohemian Pizzeria 818 E. 3RD ST. TULSA
This charming downtown eatery wood fires their pizza in the Neapolitan style —made with San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella. East Village Bohemian sources its ingredients either from Italy or locally. Their sausage and Canadian bacon come from Tulsa’s Burn Co Barbeque. They make their Mount Vesuvius pizza with Calabrese peppers. Indeed, there are so many topping choices, from traditional four cheeses to outliers like arugula and Brussels sprouts, that there’s something for everyone. Their pasta is also made fresh daily. And the atmosphere is great for hanging out.
Gaetano's Pizzeria & Creamery
For family night, not much beats the fun and games — and supercharged buffet — at Incredible Pizza. There are plenty of pizzas to choose from on the buffet, like pepperoni and chicken, favorites of kiddos everywhere. But the kitchen will take special requests, especially if you have dietary needs they can address. Beyond pizza, you can choose chicken and biscuits, tacos, hot dogs, salad bar, and desserts. And feel free to burn off some of those new calories playing in the arcade, riding the indoor roller coaster, and experiencing other family-friendly fun while you’re there.
12141 S. ELM ST. #105 J ENKS 8204 S. HARVARD AVE. T U LSA
This family-friendly shop dishes up both pizza and ice cream, which makes it a favorite stop for many Tulsans. Start off with their garlic knots or toasted ravioli, before ordering either a hand-tossed pizza with your choice of toppings, or one of their specialty pies, like The Confluence of Ten Toppings — a combo of 10 veggies and meats to make your taste buds sing. They also serve pastas, calzones, salads, subs, and of course, gourmet ice cream from Wisconsin. The flavors are on rotation, so there’s always something different — from Brownie to Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream and beyond.
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Joe Momma's 308 E. 1ST ST. T U LSA
Jimmy's New York Pizzeria 7123 S. 92ND E. AVE. TULSA
Get your New York style pizza by the pie or by the slice at Jimmy’s. Owners Jimmy and Evelyn originally hail from Brooklyn, though they’ve lived in Tulsa since 1990. Their sauce is made fresh daily from a family recipe, and is the real New York deal. This is one place you can taste test a favorite of East Coasters — white pizza, which features a garlic oil sauce, sliced tomatoes, fresh ricotta cheese, and minced garlic. There’s plenty of pepperoni, chicken Alfredo, and other toppings to go around, plus calzones, stromboli, and more.
La Roma
After a fire a while back, the fate of Joe Momma’s was a question mark. But this favorite of downtowners is back with a vengeance. If you’ve never tried them before, it’s high time to “give pizza chance,” as their souvenir shirts say. With menu items like the Natalie Portman (a peppery pie) and Nathan’s Unlikely Marriage (a pie with plenty of ranch dressing, buffalo chicken and jalapenos), you know you’ll have a fun time experimenting. Have some beer and watch some college football with the gang while you’re there.
6027 S. SHERIDAN ROAD TULSA
A neighborhood favorite for many years, La Roma mixes superb pizza options with homemade Lebanese foods for a truly satisfying meal anytime you go. Every ingredient is carefully chosen to bring great flavor to the dishes on the menu. And their tabouli is among the best in Green Country — bright, flavorful, and fresh. Their pizzas come in a mini size perfect for a lunch portion, all the way up to large. Regulars love the R.J.’s pizza, made with olive oil, feta, onions and jalapenos. You can mix and match toppings easily too, and create your own.
Mario's NY Style Pizzeria 3350 E. 51ST ST. T U L SA
In business since 1987, Mario’s offers a tradition of good pizza that more than one generation of Tulsans have become fond of. Choose either thin crust or Sicilian deep-dish for the dough base, then enjoy a custom-made pizza with your choice of toppings — pepperoni, Canadian bacon, peppers, grilled or buffalo chicken, artichoke, pineapple, onion, anchovies, and more. Other options include some New York favorites, like calzones and meatball parmesan sandwiches, enough to make you feel like you’re visiting the East Coast without the plane ticket.
Marley's Chicago Style Pizzeria 6104 E. 71ST ST. TULSA
Chicago-style pizza is known for its thick, bready slices covered in all kinds of toppings. But Marley’s doesn’t just do great pizza. They also offer a truly affordable lunch special — all the pizza and salad you can eat— as well as a full drink menu and big screen TVs. It’s family friendly too, so you can take the kids for a free meal on Tuesdays, then come back with the buds for game day Sunday, with $12 domestic beer buckets and large pizzas for the medium pizza price. They do catering too, perfect for parties and office lunches.
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Mondo's Ristorante Italian 3410 S. PEORIA AVE. T U LSA
Everyone thinks of classic Italian meals like lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs when Mondo’s is mentioned, and those dishes don’t disappoint. But if you’re really in the know, then you know to order their pizzas too. Their pizzas are made with fresh dough made daily, wood fired and topped with fresh sauce that is amazingly good. The Italian sausage is made in-house as well, making pizzas like the Roberto — made with pepperoni, sausage, pineapple and jalapenos — a fan favorite. Every bite will remind you how pizza is more than party food — it can be a major revelation too, a foodie’s dream.
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen 9912 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY TUL SA
California-style pizza hasn’t been around that long. Before the 1980s, gourmet, wood-fired, New York style thin-crust pizza, topped with ingredients considered low in fat, like fresh vegetables, lean meats and seafood, just wasn’t a thing. If that’s the style you like, where better in Tulsa can you get hand-tossed California pizza than a restaurant that derives its name from a region of the state? Napa Flats cooks everything to absolute perfection. Their delicious gourmet pizzas are no different.
Pie Hole Pizzeria
Pizza Express 109 N. ELM ST. J ENKS
These guys do not mess around. Pizza Express has some of the best pizza crust and calzones served anywhere in Oklahoma. You can taste the freshness of every ingredient this little pizza shop in Jenks puts into every menu item. From the delicious tomato sauce to the rich and tasty mozzarella, there is so much flavor in every bite of this pizza, you’ll make picking up and taking out from Pizza Express a regular thing.
2708 E. 15TH ST. TUL SA
This little hole in the wall pizza joint is such a favorite to so many people for its no-nonsense approach to really great pizza. Whether you purchase by the slice or order a whole pizza, it’s fresh and tasty every time. Whether it’s a classic pepperoni or a sundried tomato pizza, be assured it will have just the right amount of grease dripping off its amazing signature crust. Try the Alfredo-sauced, garlic-infused olive oil pizza, and you’ll have discovered a possible new favorite. Literally, any combination of pizza ingredients they serve is a potential new addiction.
Savastano's 8211 S. REGAL BLVD. T U LSA
For Chicago-style pizza in Tulsa, this is a great spot. For those who need a reminder of what exactly is Chicago style, think deep-dish or just the word, ‘dough.’ You’ll think you’re back in Chi-town when you see that big old pie coming your way. Pounds and pounds of ingredients go into every 14-inch deep-dish pizza. Rich, specially blended cheeses and a spectacular sauce, all piled on top with several layers of fresh toppings — you just can’t be disappointed.
ol'Vine Fresh Grill 3523 S. PEORIA AVE. T U L SA
For a fresh take on artisan pizza, ol’Vine is a great choice. Fresh mushrooms, fresh olives, fresh fruit, fresh everything is what you’ll get here. Combined with a wonderful Brookside patio dining experience, the pizza here is fabulous and always difficult to save enough to take home. The Alfredo White, with its sprinkled salt batch bacon, is so good you’ll nearly forget how much you loved the exquisite Pear and Gorgonzola pizza you had the time before. Add extra mozzarella, Kalamata olives, goat cheese or any of their additional ingredients, and you will thank us for the suggestion.
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Also Check Out Amelia's 122 N. BOSTON AVE. | TULSA
Andolini's Pizzeria 1552 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA 500 RIVERWALK TERRACE, SUITE 100 | JENKS 222 S. MAIN ST. | BROKEN ARROW
Crushed Red
Tavolo 427 S. BOSTON AVE. T U L SA
Since the addition of Tavolo in Tulsa’s Deco District, we’ve been swimming in fountains and living the sweet life while enjoying some of the best flatbread pizzas around. Well, maybe we haven’t exactly been swimming in fountains, but you get the picture. Fresh garlic, rich olive oil, and amazingly fresh and thick mozzarella — it’s like being in Italy but with less travel and probably a lot less fountain swimming. A visit to Tavolo is a treat and worth the visit.
1529 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA
6024-A S. SHERIDAN ROAD T U L SA
D'Oro Pizza
219 S. CHEYENNE AVE. T U LSA
Every item on the Ti Amo menu is top-notch quality, and that includes the pizza. Whether you visit the downtown or the Sheridan location, the pizza at Ti Amo is exceptional. Let’s take their Gorgonzola cheese pizza, for example. Italians consider Gorgonzola cheese a “government protected” food that can only be produced in certain parts of Italy, in order to preserve its traditional qualities. It’s this same kind of concern for quality at Ti Amo that makes a difference when you taste every bite of their pizzas.
6380 E. 31ST ST. | TULSA
Elgin Park Sports Bar & Brewery 325 E. M.B. BRADY ST. | TULSA
Hideaway 7877 E. 51ST ST. | TULSA 1150 N. 9TH ST. | BROKEN ARROW 1419 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA 5966 S. YALE AVE. | TULSA 12903 E. 96TH ST. | OWASSO 10461 S. MEMORIAL DRIVE | TULSA 7549 S. OLYMPIA AVE. | TULSA
Minuteman Pizza Parlor 7 W. 41ST ST. | SAND SPRINGS
NYC Pizza 4775 S. HARVARD AVE. | TULSA
Prairie Fire Pie 1303 E. 15TH ST. | TULSA
Roni Peppo's OSAGE CASINO | 951 W. 36TH ST. | TULSA
Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen 8941 S. YALE AVE. | TULSA
Sam and Ella's Chicken Palace 419 N. MUSKOGEE AVE. | TAHLEQUAH
Sette Italian Brick Oven 114 N. BOSTON AVE. | TULSA
Slice HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA | 777 W. CHEROKEE ST. | CATOOSA
Stonehorse Cafe 1748 UTICA SQUARE | TULSA
The Rooftop 214 S. MAIN ST. | BROKEN ARROW
Uncle Vinny's NY Pizza 322 W. KENOSHA ST. | BROKEN ARROW
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Umberto's 3147 S. HARVARD AVE. T U L SA
Since the 1990s, Umberto’s has been a Tulsa favorite. Its pizza-making style is not just New York style, but a more specific Queens-style pie that sets it apart. Fans of the little pizza joint will tell you its not too thin, not too thick crust and its distinct flavor put Umberto’s pizza in a league of its own. Their pizza by the slice meals, garlic knots, and weekly dine-in or carry out deals make Umberto a neighborhood classic.
Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza 9110 S. YALE AVE. T U LSA
There are not too many places where you can get gluten-free pizza crust. This place offers it, and thank goodness. Who would want to miss out on such fantastically named pies such as the Boxcar, the Upper Amoré, the Flying Pig, or the Psycho Shroom? Handcrafted toppings, housemade sauces, and dough prepared on a daily basis make Upper Crust an excellent experience in pizza. With a California style kitchen and dining area, combined with New York style pizza making, this south Tulsa wood-fired kitchen is worth frequenting.
wines AND patio bar BOUTIQUE
steaks AND fresh fish HAND-CUT
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918.948.6505
9912 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DR. | TULSA, OK 74137
www.napaflats.com
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3109 S Yale
www.CelebrityTulsa.com
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While the deli culture in Tulsa isn’t as robust as in New York City, Jason’s Deli gives fans of the Big Apple a run for their Reuben. By Donna Leahey Photos by Sarah Eliza Roberts
If you think sandwiches when you think Jason’s Deli, well … you’re totally right. They make some of the best and freshest sandwiches you’ll find from Reubens to muffalettas and every delicious and flavorful option in between. But if that’s all you think of, you are missing the full delicious, fresh, convenient, and healthy picture that is Jason’s Deli. Whether you’re on Cherry Street or southside, whether it’s lunch or supper, whether you’re feeding just yourself, your family, or the office, Jason’s Deli can take care of you. Owner Monte Harrison opened his first Jason’s Deli in Tulsa 25 years ago. He had been working in the pharmaceutical business, but “I wanted to be my own boss.” He was attracted to Jason’s Deli because, “I
liked that it was healthy. There’s no trans fats, no artificial ingredients. We even have some gluten-free options.”
Plenty of places offer salad bars, and most of them are anemic offerings of iceberg lettuce with a few veggies and some dressing. You can make an actual meal with the salad bar at Jason’s Deli. An actual meal with actual protein that will leave you satisfied all afternoon.
Three years later, he opened the 15th Street location in an historic school building. “They say Paul Harvey went to school here.” The building wears its age with grace, but you do still climb up a flight of stairs to enter, much like young Harvey and his friends did years ago. Once inside, the spacious dining area, filled with natural light, welcomes you. The friendly staff behind the counter is ready to help you, but before you go order a sandwich, check that salad bar.
You can start off with iceberg lettuce or a green mix, and then you have more topping and side options than you can get through in a lunch hour. Every day includes a fresh assortment of veggies. There are cheeses, including not just typical choices like cheddar, but also unusual options like flavorful asiago. There are more topping options than just croutons. You can add flavor and crunch with a Cajun mix, sunflower seeds, or a sweet and nutty cran-walnut mix.
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Jason’s also offers breakfast by the box. You can choose a bakery box filled with pastries, coffeecake, and breakfast bars.
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Don’t forget the best part — dessert. Jason’s has a strawberry shortcake, a dessert tray loaded with cookies and brownies, a cookie box, dessert bars, and a whole coffeecake to delight your event. Be sure to consider Jason’s cake bites. The tray of cake bites comes with chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet cake bites coated with frosting and topped with sprinkles.
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Jason’s has trays full of wraps or sandwiches, boxes full of salad or soup, and even a potato bar option. For snacking, there are fruit trays, veggie trays, and even a fruit and cheese tray.
JASON’S DELI 8321 E. 61st St. | Tulsa 918-252-9999 jasonsdeli.com
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Don’t forget to check out the pasta offerings. Jason’s serves up several hot and fresh pasta options, like their creamy chicken Alfredo or chicken pasta primo in a tomato basil sauce topped with asiago.
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If you need to feed a crowd of any size, consider Jason’s catering. They can set you up with the perfect breakfast, lunch, supper, snack, or party foods. For a breakfast meeting, you can choose a coffeecake tray, a bakery shop tray of assorted pastries, or trays of breakfast sandwiches or wraps complete with breakfast meats, egg, and cheese. You can round out your breakfast with coffee and fresh fruit.
For lunch or supper gatherings, Jason’s Deli has an amazing assortment of boxed lunches, including salads and sandwiches, each with a dessert choice. There are all kinds of package deals, like the V.I.P. meeting package which includes a deluxe sandwich tray, a fresh fruit tray, salad, a dessert tray, chips, and pickles.
If after all that, you’re still set on a sandwich, you are in the right place. Consider the New Orleans original muffaletta with the bread flown in from NOLA. For a vegetarian option, there’s the spinach veggie wrap. For the meat lover, Jason’s Reuben the Great, Beefeater, or The New York Yankee are all loaded with at least a half-pound of meat, topped with cheese and served up hot. Or consider a Club Royale or California club served on a toasted croissant.
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Speaking of soup, Jason’s Deli has 11 hot and hearty soup options. There are traditional favorites like broccoli cheese or chicken noodle. For vegetarians, Jason’s offers an organic vegetable or tomato basil. There’s a flavorful chili, or for more flair, try the southwest chicken chili. For comfort food, there’s the chicken potpie soup, or if you want to spice things up, you can try Jason’s spicy seafood gumbo. As the mercury falls along with the leaves, a nice piping bowl of Jason’s Deli soup might be just what you need to cut the chill.
For an all-day meeting or event, consider the all-day meal deal: two deliveries, one for breakfast, one for lunch. You can even add on an afternoon break with snack mixes and lemonade or tea to keep your crew well fed and happy throughout the day.
These decadent bite size treats are fudgy and rich and sure to make the hungriest sweet tooth happy. Order extra; you’ll want some for yourself.
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And, bonus, the calories and nutrition for everything on the salad bar is listed right there where you can see it to make it even easier to make good healthy choices. All that fresh deliciousness is a very wallet-healthy $7.99. For a few dollars more, you can add soup, chicken breast, salmon, and more.
For something heartier, the sammy box is filled with breakfast flatbreads full of eggs, muenster, and breakfast meats. Or you can order a build-your-own-parfait box, full of creamy vanilla yogurt, fruit, and granola.
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You fill up with protein-rich options like boiled eggs and hummus, turning your salad into a hearty meal. You can round out that meal with ginger-orange mini muffins, cornbread mini muffins, or crackers. For a sweet treat, there’s fruit salad and pudding.
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Rustic Gate Creamery is a unique treat of a shop where you can enjoy ice cream you rarely find anywhere south of Michigan, alongside nostalgic candies you and your grandparents remember from childhood. By Donna Leahey
Jenks is full of destinations. Riverwalk Crossing. The Oklahoma Aquarium. The antiques district full of charming shops. The nearby restaurants and entertainment. Nestled in the heart of the antique shops on Main Street is a little ice cream shop that should be on your list of Jenks destinations. Rustic Gate Creamery looks a little bit like grandma’s house from the street. There’s a patio out front with seating for enjoying a nice afternoon, and a colorful ice cream cone sculpture just to make sure you know what you’re in for. Inside, Rustic Gate’s charm and nostalgia kick up a few notches. Glass jars filled with traditional and sugar cones sit atop the glass ice cream case amid a sweet array of flavored soda, PEZ dispensers, and gourmet jelly beans. A red and white striped awning at the back of the shop adds to the nostalgic feeling, while wood shelves full of candies you won’t find on grocery store
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shelves remind you of your youth. Or your grandmother’s youth in a few cases. “We try to stock stuff you can’t get at Walmart,” says Bud Croft, who co-owns Rustic Gate with his wife, Shannon. Croft, like so many affected by today’s economy, is working on his second career after being down-sized from a career as an IT program manager. “Instead of going back into corporate work, we decided to buy this location. It’s got a gingerbread look and the patio is cute. We thought ice cream and candy was perfect for this location.” They opened Rustic Gate in January 2017, with an eye toward a familyoriented atmosphere. Croft wanted a unique ice cream experience you couldn’t find in the area and settled on Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream for its creamy, rich quality and unique flavors. “Ashby’s is from Michigan,” Croft explains. “It’s basically
the Braum’s of that area. Once you taste it, you’ll see the difference. All the cheese and dairy from up there is creamier. It’s like ice cream from the ‘50s. We wanted to be like an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.” Ashby’s starts with 14 percent butterfat for its ice creams, when the legal requirement is only 10 percent. “They don’t mix in any air. It’s dense, like homemade,” he says. “They don’t add in any whey or milk solids to make it go further.” The result is a uniquely dense, creamy, and rich ice cream that must be experienced. But Ashby’s doesn’t stop there. They add the finest ingredients to create fun and unique flavors. Superman flavor is a kid’s favorite with its bright yellow lemon, strawberry red, and bubblegum blue — a fruity, sweet, and colorful treat. Moose Tracks is a creamy mix of vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cups and swirls of fudge. Cow Tippin’
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While visiting Rustic Gate, be sure to try their Java Chiller. “It’s our own creation. We use coffee instead of milk in a milkshake. We throw in some Ghirardelli chocolate and mix it all up. Or we can make it with caramel.” If you prefer something more traditional in your ice cream drinks, Rustic Gate can make you your choice of old-fashioned malts, shakes, or floats, and they keep a drink fridge stocked with a collection of flavored sodas.
If you have an event coming up, Rustic Gate offers catering options. “We do shaved ice for events, and we can make to-go cups,” he says. Rustic Gate has catered real estate events, end-of-summer parties, grand opening events, church picnics, and more. If you want something sweet and cold for the guests at your next event, give Rustic Gate a call and let them set you up.
RUSTIC GATE CREAMERY 101 W. Main St. | Jenks 918-248-0101 rusticgatecreamery.com
“We use Albanese for the bulk candy,” says Croft. There are novelties like PEZ dispensers, Jelly Belly jelly beans in all the flavors you can imagine, and nostalgic
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favorites like Moon Pies, Goo Goo Clusters, and Chick-OStick. You can pick up some Pocky or grab yourself a Zero Bar while you’re there.
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A very popular choice at Rustic Gate is the Michigan Pothole — which Croft has renamed Oklahoma Pothole — that is a thick fudge ice cream with chunks of chocolate. It’s a decadent chocolaty treat, whether it’s in Michigan or Jenks.
[serving Ashby’s],” says Croft, making Rustic Gate a mustvisit for these unique flavors.
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is whimsically described as “fields of caramel-filled chocolate cows laying in sweet, vanilla ice cream, near a river of caramel.” It’s decadent and delicious with the caramel-filled chocolate cows adding texture and layers of flavor. Eskimo Kisses is a blend of coconut ice cream with chocolate truffles and fudge, while Rush Hour is coffee ice cream with chocolate covered coffee candy. O-O-Oreo is creamy vanilla mixed with Oreo cookies. The awardwinning strawberry is a strawberry ice cream loaded with strawberry halves. Of course, Ashby’s brings it with their signature chocolate and signature vanilla, rich and creamy and dense.
Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: Closed
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A scratch cook with a love for delicious food and fun dining experiences, ERIK REYNOLDS has built a successful career with SMOKE. and is ready for his next culinary challenge in Owasso. By Michele Chiappetta
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Photos by Valerie Grant
Today, there aren’t many ways for someone to climb through the ranks of a career track simply by learning and working hard. But one field that remains open to anyone if you can prove you have the right stuff is cooking. With the right blend of grit, creativity, talent and practice, someone can go from line cook to revered chef, without ever setting foot in a culinary school. That’s the story of many chefs in Tulsa, including SMOKE. Woodfire Grill’s Erik Reynolds. A scratch cook with a love for delicious food and fun dining experiences, Reynolds has built a successful career as a chef and restaurant mastermind from the time he fell in love with cooking as a teen. “I was inspired to become a chef through taking Home Economics in high school. It started that passion in food for me,” says Reynolds. He attended a vocational program through his local community college, studying management, before working as a restaurant manager in Colorado, Wyoming, and Texas. “That corporate training was really good for me, but I always gravitated toward the kitchen,” Reynolds says. At 24, he moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., and apprenticed with a talented chef. Needing a second income, he joined the staff of Mulligan’s, a popular pub, as a line cook. “Within a few months,” he says, “I had taken over their kitchen as executive chef. I was around 26 at the time.” There, he was able to experiment, something he clearly loves. “We were doing elk, venison, and anything else we could think of,” he says. “I got to do whatever I wanted to.” Reynolds then moved to the Austin area with his wife, who was transferred there for work. “I got in with Jeffrey’s, a high-end restaurant, and worked with really good chefs there. That’s where I learned to put flavors together and really taste food.” After that, he worked for a boutique catering company that handled events for Austin’s elite. After several years, Reynolds and his family moved to Tulsa. He found his new opportunity, SMOKE., through a bit of serendipity. “I placed an ad on Craigslist,” Reynolds says. “One of the original partners of SMOKE. contacted me.” After talking, creating a sample menu and showing off his cooking skills, Reynolds was offered a position at SMOKE., and the rest is history — a good thing for Tulsa foodies. At SMOKE., Reynolds’ signature style of experimentation, creativity, and great food attracts a loyal following. “I have always felt
if a meal looked good and it tasted good, you did something right,” says Reynolds. “I have always played to what I like.” Playing to what people enjoy eating is what makes SMOKE. so popular. The restaurant is upscale, yet also warm and relaxed, with excellent service and intriguing, savory dishes like the crab-stuffed catfish, buttermilkfried quail, grilled Gulf oysters, and the popular two-person sharable butcher’s block, which makes a great date night treat. “I like to create food that’s interactive,” Reynolds says, “like our chef ’s butcher’s block. It features four types of protein, three different sauces. You can cut meat off. It creates a cool dining experience. It gets people talking about the food. There’s a huge wow factor, and it’s fun for people to eat that way.”
we’re doing now on Cherry Street.” The new SMOKE. is scheduled to open this November. Next, the SEVEN6MAIN space will open up a second restaurant run by Reynolds — a totally new concept he’s calling MAD Eats (short for Modern American Diner), which is expected to open sometime in January 2019. “I wanted to do a modern American diner without being pigeonholed into a certain style of food,” Reynolds explains. “A diner opens up a lot of opportunities. There’s nothing I can’t do with that.” MAD Eats will offer something for just about everyone. “We’ll be doing brunch all day,
SMOKE.’s brunch menu also highlights Reynolds’ love of great foods and fun dining. ”We have a hugely successful weekend brunch,” he says. “It’s everything I liked to eat at 2 a.m. after leaving the bar.” The menu includes hearty items like steak and eggs, chicken-fried pork loin, and pork green chili poutine. ”People have totally taken to it.” Not content to rest on his laurels, Reynolds and his business partners, the Coulters of Coulter & Company, are building the mixed-use development SEVEN6MAIN in downtown Owasso. SEVEN6MAIN is a three-story, 42,000-square-foot development with luxury condos on the third floor, office space on the second floor, and retail and restaurants on the first floor. “We’ve been inspired by the positive economic growth in Owasso,” says Reynolds. “All of us living there know the area needs something. My partners, the Coulters, bought the land and are doing the development. I’m working with them on the restaurant side.” First, Reynolds and his team will open a second SMOKE. at SEVEN6MAIN. The space offers plenty of dining space and cool features. “We’ll try to duplicate SMOKE. in Owasso and see how it goes,” says Reynolds. “We’ll do some tweaking to the dinner menu to accommodate families there, exactly like
every day,” says Reynolds. “There will be really creative fun brunch food all the time, mimosas, bloody marys, poutine with tater tots, a full bar as well, ridiculous milkshakes. We’ll have a street taco section, creative mac and cheeses, cool sandwiches, a few entrees, frozen drinks like lemonades that will come in kid and adult versions, and homemade pies.” To add to the sense of fun while dining, MAD Eats will also offer games like a giant Jenga, Connect Four, cornhole, and others. “People will be able to hang out and drink and have fun,” says Reynolds.
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JASON KEARNEY
Taking throwing darts at the bar to a new level, hatchet hurling has proven to be a popular and immersive kind of entertainment at Jenks’ Got Wood. A new game has risen to the collective consciousness of the country, and it looks to make the same amount of impact on the casual indoor sport scene as its predecessors, maybe more. Imagine walking into a shop off Main Street in Jenks and being invited to throw an ax at a target. You’re standing at a line chalked onto the floor and told by an instructor to raise up both arms, before tossing an ax down a 12-15 foot alley where it sticks into a bull’s-eye drawn into planks of wood. Believe it or not, this is happening every day in Jenks and honestly, all over the country.
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It may seem crazy that people would get together to toss axes at targets, while winding
So, how does an ax throwing lounge get started up in Jenks? Kearney started Bedlam Beard Oil Company in 2015 out of his office, hitting the market at the right time. Within seven months, he walked away from his day job to sell beard products and other merchandise full time. Soon, Kearney had a beard care shop in Jenks, as well as an online store, and when he had the chance to move to a larger location, he seized the opportunity. After getting set up in the new place, he was left with a decent amount of space in the back of the shop with nothing to fill it with.
“Don’t be intimidated,” he says. “Anybody can do it. An 87-year-old gentleman came in on his birthday and he successfully threw axes and got them to stick. Anyone willing to try, we can get you up to speed.” Over the last several months, company parties have rented the place for team-building or corporate-style tournaments and have had a blast. “We’ll set it up however you like,” Kearney says. “The point is to have a good time.”
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103 E. Main St. | Jenks 918-528-3303 gotwoodaxethrowing.com
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“If you read a history of bowling, leagues are what saved it,” says Kearney. “When the game came out it was recreational, but then in the 1970s, people started losing interest. Then they introduced the organized world league play and the world bowling league.”
Got Wood’s ax-throwing lounge runs an eight-week league Tuesday nights for an entry fee of $120. Each participant competes in four matches throughout the night, consisting of 10 throws each. At the end of the eight-week competition, the winners qualify to go on and compete at the national level.
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These days people still bowl and shoot pool. And people in Green Country are still joining leagues, but this time it’s to throw axes in the local ax throwing lounge. Jason Kearney, owner of Got Wood in Jenks, says it’s a natural progression.
With that extra room in the back of his beard care store, Kearney and his buddies built six recreational batting-cagelike throwing lanes for anyone willing to give ax throwing a whirl. Since January, more and more people have made Got Wood a place to meet new people, drink some beer, and have a good time with friends. After watching the instructional safety videos the lounge has produced, you can grab an ax and practice your throwing abilities. And to anybody who feels it may be awkward, unsafe or just too difficult, Kearney has a message.
Many regulars have made it an every-week thing and have become pretty good at it. So much so that Kearney has started a league that allows winners to qualify for the nationwide competition called the World Axe Throwing League. That’s right, competitive urban ax throwing is really a thing. Since 2010, the urban ax throwing competition has been slowly growing and becoming ever more popular. Now with the World Axe Throwing League, it’s a sport and there’s money in it. John Bradley, this year’s WATL champion, won $5,000.
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Back in the 1960s, ‘70s, and even into the early-‘80s, Americans flocked to bowling alleys and pool halls, in search of entertainment. Many times it was a good first date or the perfect fallback plan for getting to know new friends. Soon, competitive leagues started where everyone could enjoy good beer, stimulating sport, and an overall good time.
“We used to have barbecues behind the shop,” Kearney says. “We built a target where we’d throw knives and axes for fun. Eventually, a friend of mine pushed me to delve into the ax-throwing lounge thing. So, we teamed up and started construction after Thanksgiving.”
Got Wood has become somewhat of a Cheers-like location, where regulars come to see each other after a day’s work and first-time visitors come to make new friends, but with the added ax-throwing element.
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down from a hard day’s work over a couple beers, but doesn’t that sound a little like bowling alleys and pool halls back in the day?
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LITERARY/ CONTEMPORARY
ROMANCE
MYSTERY, THRILLER AND SUSPENSE
OCT. 2
OCT. 9
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ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE BY ERIC IDLE
Coming of age as a writer and comedian during the 1960s-70s, Eric Idle stumbled into the crossroads of the cultural revolution and found himself rubbing shoulders with the likes of George Harrison, David Bowie, and Robin Williams, all of whom became dear lifelong friends. Sharing anecdotes involving close friends and luminaries such as Mike Nichols, Mick Jagger, Steve Martin, Paul Simon, Lorne Michaels, John Cleese and others, Idle captures a time of tremendous creative output with equal parts hilarity and heart.
NOVEMBER ROAD
GONE SO LONG
BY LOU BERNEY
BY ANDRE DUBUS III
Daniel lives a quiet existence in a seaside New England town. Forty years ago, following a shocking act of impulsive violence on his part, his daughter, Susan, was ripped from his arms by police. Susan still suffers from the trauma and struggles to feel settled, to love a man and create something that lasts. Lois, her maternal grandmother who raised her, tries to find peace in her antique shop but cannot escape her own anger, bitterness, and fear.
Mob lieutenant Frank Guidry knows too much about the crime of the century: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Everyone with ties to Guidry’s mob boss is turning up dead, so Guidry goes on the run. When he meets a beautiful housewife, Charlotte, on the side of the road with a broken-down car, he sees the perfect disguise to cover his tracks from the hit men on his tail. But his growing feelings for her might get them both killed.
THE DEAD RINGER BY M.C. BEATON
As the idyllic Cotswolds village of Thirk Magna prepares for the visit of the dashing bishop Peter Salver-Hinkley, local mystery solver Agatha Raisin investigates the mystery of the bishop’s ex-fiancée: a local heiress who went missing years ago and whose body was never found. Meanwhile, the bodies in the village just keep on piling up. Is the bishop to blame? Or is someone trying to destroy him and his reputation?
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Alaskan Holiday A Spark of Light By Debbie Macomber By Jodi Picoult
Ambush By James Patterson
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On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle By Hampton Sides OCT. 2
A chronicle of the extraordinary feats of heroism by Marines called on to do the impossible during the greatest battle of the Korean War.
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die By James Mustich OCT. 2
Encompassing fiction, poetry, memoir, children’s books, history, and more, 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die is an eclectic collection of titles to inspire your reading habit.
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Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart By Alice Walker OCT. 2
This timely collection of nearly 70 works of passionate and powerful poetry bears witness to our troubled times, while also chronicling a life well-lived.
Shell By Kristina Olsson OCT. 9
A Swedish glassmaker and a fiercely independent Australian journalist are thrown together amid the turmoil of the 1960s and the dawning of a new modern era.
OCT. 2
Josie and Palmer fall in love over the Alaskan summer. But as the holidays approach, they must grapple with the complications that arise when dreams confront reality.
OCT. 2
When a gunman takes hostages at a women’s reproductive health services clinic, police negotiator Hugh McElroy arrives to handle the scene. Then he discovers his 15-year-old daughter is inside the clinic.
OCT. 8
Only detective Michael Bennett stands in the way of two lethal cartels fighting for New York City’s multi-million-dollar opioid trade. And they know where Bennett, and his family, live.
The Witch Elm By Tana French OCT. 9
After a terrible injury, Toby takes refuge at his family’s ancestral home to care for his dying uncle. Then a skull is found, and Toby is forced to face the ghosts of the past.
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SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY AND HORROR
SELF-HELP AND INSPIRATIONAL
YOUNG ADULT AND MIDDLE GRADE
CHILDREN
OCT. 2 OCT. 2
OCT. 3 OCT. 2
PTERODACTYL SHOW AND TELL
BY THAD KRASNESKY
ZERO SUM GAME
IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE CRAZY AT WORK
Cas Russell is scary good at math. The vector calculus blazing through her head lets her smash through armed men twice her size and dodge every bullet in a gunfight, and she’ll take any job for the right price. As far as Cas knows, she’s the only person around with a superpower until she discovers someone with a power even more dangerous than her own.
Long hours, an excessive workload, and a lack of sleep have become a badge of honor for modern professionals, leading people to burn themselves out. But the answer to better productivity isn’t more hours — it’s less waste and fewer things that induce distraction and persistent stress. It’s time to leave behind crazy and embrace calm.
BY S.L. HUANG
BY JASON FRIED AND DAVID HEINMEIER HANSSON
THE BONELESS MERCIES
BY APRIL GENEVIEVE TUCHOLKE
Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. But Frey is weary of the death trade and dreams of a bigger life. When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is a way out. The fame and fortune of bringing down such a beast would ensure a new future for herself and her cohorts.
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Dracul The Little Shop of By Dacre Stoker and Found Things JD Barker By Paula Brackston OCT. 2
Inspired by notes left behind by author Bram Stoker, Dracul reveals not only Dracula’s true origins but Bram Stoker’s and the tale of the enigmatic woman who connects them.
OCT. 2
Xanthe travels back in time to the 17th century where she tries to prevent an injustice, save a girl’s life, and navigate her interest in charming architect Samuel Appleby.
Just Jessie By Jessie James Decker OCT. 2
From following childhood music dreams to struggles with bullying and more, Jessie Decker goes behind the scenes to share her best and hardest moments and the lessons she learned from them.
The Hunter’s Way By Craig Raleigh OCT. 2
A meditative and philosophical journey into the soul of a hunter, this book reveals how hunting influences our society.
Everlasting Nora By Marie Miranda Cruz
Grim Lovelies By Megan Shepherd OCT. 2
Enchanted from animal to human After losing both girl and forbidden father and home, to venture beyond 12-year-old Nora her familiar lives with her mother in Manila’s Parisian prison, largest shantytown. Anouk is destined to serve an evil When her mother witch until she disappears, Nora finds her mistress faces danger to murdered and is find her. accused of the crime. OCT. 2
When a boy brings his pterodactyl to school for show-and-tell, hilarious havoc ensues. The creature’s delightfully demented antics, the kids’ attempts to avoid the hungry pterodactyl, and the boy’s out-of-control imagination yield a wild and wacky romp. Children who dig dinosaurs will devour this edgy story of school-age humor and giggleinducing illustrations.
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1 Grumpy Bruce I Am Cindy-Lou Who By Ryan T. Higgins OCT. 9 By Tish Rabe One grumpy bear, OCT. 2 two uninvited Cindy-Lou shares skunks and three her favorite Who-ville holiday mice throw a party. Bruce must contend traditions, from with an increasingly trimming the crowded household, Christmas tree to and young ones baking cookies, wrapping presents readers count the never-ending party and more. It’s a guests. perfect gift for toddlers and preschoolers.
Release dates are subject to change.
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Following a scandal, journalist Eddie Brock attempts to revive his career by investigating the Life Foundation, but comes into contact with an alien symbiote that bonds with Brock, giving him superpowers as long as they share the same body. Cast: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke RATING: PG-13
BEAUTIFUL BOY
The film chronicles meth addiction and recovery through the eyes of David Sheff who watches his son Nic as he struggles with his addiction. Cast: Steve Carell, Timothee Chalamet, Maura Tierney
A musician helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Cast: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott RATING: R
THE HAPPY PRINCE
The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of Oscar Wilde, a person who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor. Cast: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson
Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption before everything goes to hell. Cast: Jeff Bridges, Chris Hemsworth, Jon Hamm RATING: NR
BIGGER
The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of fitness as we now know it, Joe and Ben Weider. Battling antiSemitism and racism, as well as extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire and inspire future generations. Cast: Julianne Hough, Tyler Hoechlin, Kevin Durand RATING: PG-13
THE OATH
GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
In the small town of Wardenclyffe on Halloween Night, two boys, Sonny and Sam, find a manuscript in an abandoned house that was previously owned by R. L. Stine called Haunted Halloween. When they open it, they unknowingly release Slappy, who plans to cause a Halloween Apocalypse with the help of his monster allies. Now Sonny and Sam, alongside Sonny’s sister, Sarah, must work to thwart Slappy’s plot before all is lost. Cast: Jeremy Ray Taylor, Madison Iseman, Caleel Harris RATING: NR
In a politically divided America, a man struggles to make it through the Thanksgiving holiday without destroying his family. Cast: Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Magnussen RATING: NR
OCT. 19 HALLOWEEN
The film picks up 40 years after the events of the 1978 original, where Laurie Strode comes face-toface with Michael Myers for one final confrontation. Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Will Patton RATING: R
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OCT. 26 HUNTER KILLER
An untested American submarine captain teams with U.S. Navy Seals to rescue the Russian president, who has been kidnapped by a rogue general. Cast: Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Linda Cardellini RATING: R
JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN
RATING: PG-13
BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE
RATING: R
OCT. 12
Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. Cast: Amandla Stenberg, K.J. Apa, Anthony Mackie
RATING: R
RATING: NR
A STAR IS BORN
THE HATE U GIVE
FIRST MAN
SERENITY
The mysterious past of a fishing boat captain comes back to haunt him, when his ex-wife tracks him down with a desperate plea for help, ensnaring his life in a new reality that may not be all that it seems. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Diane Lane, Matthew McConaughey RATING: NR
CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?
When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. An adaptation of the memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me?, it is the true story of best-selling celebrity biographer Lee Israel. Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Julie Ann Emery, Alice Kremelberg RATING: R
The new adventure begins when a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the Secret Service’s last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker. As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success. Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Olga Kurylenko, Ben Miller RATING: PG
INDIVISIBLE
Upon returning from serving in the U.S. Army, chaplain Darren Turner faces a crisis that shatters his family and faith in God, but through the help of his fellow soldiers, he returns to his faith and family. Cast: Sarah Drew, Justin Bruening RATING: PG-13
STUCK
WHAT THEY HAD
When her Alzheimer’ssuffering mother, Ruth, wanders into a blizzard on Christmas Eve, Bridget Ertz travels back to her hometown to help her brother convince their father to put Ruth in a nursing home and face the end of their life-long love affair. Cast: Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Taissa Farmiga RATING: R
Madigan, Ashanti
Six strangers get stuck together on a stalled subway train in New York City and all of them have a story to tell. Cast: Giancarlo Esposito, Amy
RATING: PG-13
NR = A rating was not available as of Oct. 20, 2018
Release dates and ratings are subject to change.
OCT. 13
OCT. 21-25
BLUE BLAZES RAWDEN William S. Hart stars as a lumberjack who takes on a crooked dance hall owner.
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
FAR WESTERN
This music-fueled, character-driven documentary film focuses on Japan’s history and obsession with American country music.
OPENS OCT. 5
SCIENCE FAIR
Nine high school students from disparate corners of the globe navigate rivalries, setbacks, and hormones on their quest to win the international science fair. Rating: PG
OCT. 9
PHANTASM
A teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man, who keeps a lethal arsenal of terrible weapons with him. Rating: R
OCT. 10-14
TULSA AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
A space-opera spanning the dawn of man to humanity reaching the stars, 2001: A Space Odyssey tells the story of the Black Monolith, humanity’s evolution and the rise of AI’s ultimate supercomputer HAL 9000.
OCT. 18
EYESLICER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
The special features over a dozen boundary-pushing American short films that have been shown at Sundance Film Festival and South by Southwest.
Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession. Rating: PG-13
HORN FROM THE HEART: THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD STORY
The festival features independent works, with special focuses on Latino American, Native American, Oklahoma-based, and student filmmakers; a curated lineup of regionally-relevant classics; panels and discussions featuring professionals from across the industry; and fun parties each evening in celebration of the films on display.
OCT. 21
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
OCT. 22
FRANKENSTEIN PRESENTED BY NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE
This Halloween marks the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s most famous novel. Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch as The Creature. Directed by Academy Award winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire)
OPENS OCT. 19
THE OLD MAN & THE GUN
Feature-length documentary about the life and career of legendary blues musician Paul Butterfield. Through his music and words, along with firsthand accounts of his family, his band mates and those closest to him, the film tells the complex story of a man many call the greatest blues harmonica player of all time.
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Featuring the best new films of Jewish culture from Israel and around the world.
WEST SIDE STORY
OCT. 14 OCT. 4
FIFTH OKLAHOMA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
OCT. 26-27
THE FOG
An unearthly fog rolls into a small coastal town exactly 100 years after a clipper ship sank in its waters. Now the ghosts of the drowned mariners return to take a bloody revenge on the town’s residents. Rating: R
OCT. 28
STILL ALICE
Alzheimer’s disease. Rating: PG-13
A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with
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