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January 2015 

36 

still 

Look Back, Look Forward 

Saying the OKC metro has been having a busy decade would 

be a colossal understatement – the new year is a prime time to 

take a moment of appreciation for some high points in all the 

progress made … and check in on a few developments we’re 

eagerly anticipating. 

30 

Been There. Done That. 

Now What 

There’s a big difference between our views of 

life at 15 and 50, and that often includes what 

our dream jobs are. Take a look at four metro 

residents who embraced change by jumping 

the tracks on their previous careers, and are 

now making their ways along more rewarding 

paths. 

On the cover 

SWITCHING GEARS 

A quartet of locals who made big changes and reaped big rewards 

POWERHOUSE 

PROJECTS 

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SUBLIME 

SUPPER CLUB 

Dean Ramsel of Tabb 

Models represents the 

reinvention possible in 

midlife career changes. 

Makeup by Sharon Tabb, 

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Special Section 

WEDDING 

RESOURCE 

GUIDE 

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23 

64 

EXCHANGE 

A conversational give and take about 

following dreams, finding inspiration 

in history and the importance of little 

details with master of illusion Rob Lake. 

10 From the Publisher 

UP FRONT 

14 Chatter 

A local band’s revival, a local team’s 

rebranding, a new address for an area 

poet and other topics of conversation. 

18 Details 

The perfect combination of comfort 

and style is of fundamental importance 

in shopping for chairs – these 

suggestions should help when it’s time 

to have a seat. 

20 Retro-Spective 

Remembering the way we were with a 

look back at the solo-screen glory days 

of OKC’s Continental Theater. 

21 By the Numbers 

Fast facts and statistics on forming 

better habits in the new year. 

22 Style File 

Versatile gear for looking sharp and 

feeling great during your winter workouts, 

and even afterward. 

24 77 Counties 

Travels through Oklahoma with author 

and photographer M.J. Alexander. 

26 Mingling 

Making an appearance on central 

Oklahoma’s social scene. 

FARE 

62 Good Mornings 

Starting each day right is a snap with 

simple, customized, homemade granola. 

PURSUITS 

74 Top Ten 

Prime picks for a variety of January 

entertainment. 

76 Continent of Creativity 

Paseo space The Project Box hosts an 

assemblage of painting, photography, 

video and music for “Wanderlust,” a 

conversation in art about contemporary 

Africa. 

78 A Grand Gulf Fete 

Good times are about to get rolling in 

Galveston, and Mardi Gras celebrations 

are just the icing on an already 

spectacular getaway cake. 

81 The Wild World of Wherever 

Cirque du Soleil prepares to transport 

OKC audiences to a whole new world 

in “Varekai.” 

82 See & Do 

The sights, sounds and various happenings 

that are enlivening the metro 

this month. 

86 Last Laugh 

88 Last Look 

Correction: In December’s By the Numbers column 

(page 24), we moved a decimal point too far in calculating 

the number of children in Oklahoma; there are 

closer to 974,000. We apologize for the error. 

81 

76 

64 The Club on Memory Corner 

Tempting tastes and an inviting oldschool 

vibe make the R&J Lounge 

and Supper Club a hangout spot for 

the ages. 

66 Eat & Drink 

Take a gastronomic tour with Slice’s 

citywide dining guide. 


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THE JOURNEY FORWARD 

A 

new 

year is upon us. All the trappings and trimmings of the holidays have 

been packed away (maybe), and thoughts have turned to all the things we 

will and will not do (maybe) in the coming year. 

In our house, there was no Christmas tree to take down and haul away. 

We didn’t make the trek to the tree farm to labor over the decision of which 

conifer was the perfect size, shape and color. We never put one up at all, in 

fact. Our living room is in a state of semi-chaos, a rather lengthy one resulting 

from an enduring remodel-in-the-works. So, we made the most of the situation. 

My daughter Chloe recently turned 13, and part of the celebration of such 

a momentous occasion was a slumber party, where she and her friends Maya, 

Clare and Holly painted a Christmas tree on one wall of the living room, complete 

with decorations and presents underneath. Why not After all, the wall 

will eventually be repainted when the remodeling project is complete. Maybe. 

There’s nothing wrong with shaking up the routine. 

In this issue, you’ll meet four locals who shook up their own routines, taking 

big detours from their chosen paths and embarking on new adventures. 

The payoff, it seems, often far outweighs a little fear and trepidation. We also 

take a look at some of the projects that have altered our city’s cultural landscape 

– many that made it better, a few that can’t quite get off the ground and others 

that hold promise for the future. 

All things change, and we change with them. And so we arrive at the dawn 

of a new year, taking stock of what is behind us and what lies ahead. We seek to 

correct mistakes, but will likely repeat a few, and to undertake new endeavors 

– large and small – that will make life better for ourselves and those around us. 

As you embark on your journey, we at Slice wish you peace, love and laughter 

in the coming year. May your approach be unique and your confidence 

unwavering. You never know what’s just around the bend. 

Elizabeth Meares 

Publisher 

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UP FRONT 

THE MAGIC TOUCH 

Legerdemain legend Rob Lake pops in for a 

chat about inspiration, the importance of 

immersive detail and the behind-the-scenes 

effort that fuels his illusions. See page 23. 

CHATTER 

Topics of conversation from 

around the metro 14 

DETAILS 

A sterling suite of seating 

suggestions 18 

RETRO-SPECTIVE 

A quick look back at a piece 

of local history 20 

BY THE NUMBERS 

Checking our figures on better 

habits in Oklahoma 21 

STYLE FILE 

Winter workout gear to get 

your look together 22 

77 COUNTIES 

Scenes from M.J. Alexander’s 

photographic travels 

across Oklahoma 24 

SIMON HURST 

MINGLING 

Glimpses of Central Oklahoma’s 

social scene 26 

JANUARY 2015 // SLICE 13

UP FRONT | Chatter 

CHECKING IN 

Kerri Shadid is a skilled poet with 

the will to show it, and she now has 

an excellent way to bring her gifts to 

metro audiences: by staying put. She 

is the newest tenant of the Skirvin Hilton’s 

artist-in-residence program, following 

visual artist Romy Owens and 

violin-maker Arsenios Corbishley, and 

will occupy the hotel’s studio space in 

an ongoing performance piece titled 

“Poetry Stand” in which she pens custom 

original verses on demand for visitors 

and passerby. 

As the lady says, “My studio and 

gallery will be open Monday, Tuesday, 

Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. 

to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. 

to 3:30 p.m. Come by 1 Park Avenue to 

get a free poem at my Poetry Stand, or 

watch me marble and bind books. I hope 

to see you as a I create art in this beautiful 

space over the next year!” 

To mark the occasion, here’s a haiku: 

As the old year fades, 

New poetry fires the soul. 

Visit Kerri Shadid. 

Wait, that’s too many syllables in the 

last line. See, this is why you leave this 

kind of thing to the professionals. 

Getting in Tune 

A BYGONE BAND CLIMBS BACK INTO THE SADDLE 

In some respects, five 

years isn’t a tremendously 

long time. When you’re hoping 

for a new album from a 

band whose members had 

drifted a bit apart geographically, 

though, it can 

feel close to an eon. That 

might explain some of the 

excitement Norman-based 

red dirt tunesmiths Mama 

Sweet were met with when 

they began crowdsourcing 

funds for a follow-up to 

2009’s “Now. Here. This.” – 

they set a Kickstarter goal 

of $17,000 and wound up 

with closer to $25k. After 

a starring stint in 2014’s Norman Music Festival and a trip to Seattle to 

record, the 5-piece ensemble is proud to present “21 Echo.” 

It’s not quite a country album, though there’s an unmistakable twang 

to the guitars (especially on the plunky, louche “Can’t Be All That Bad”) 

and occasionally the vocals (Aron Holt’s verb of choice in “Whiskey Beer 

and Wine” is “drankin’”). Think of it as its own style, a rich, warm-sounding 

set of sincerity with an occasional smirk. The inclusion of the piano 

is an especially nice touch; it elevates the tracks it’s in without overwhelming 

the mix. With any luck, fans won’t have to wait quite this long 

for the next one. 

Dodge(r) Ball 

A NEW IDENTITY STEPS TO THE PLATE 

Goodbye, RedHawks; hello, blue. OKC’s Triple-A baseball 

franchise had a shake-up over the offseason, changing 

its MLB affiliation from Houston to Los Angeles 

… and then altering its team name to match. When the 

Bricktown Ballpark fills again this spring to begin a new 

year on the diamond, fans will be root, root, rooting for 

the OKC Dodgers. (They’ll also have some new mascots to 

cheer for, since red hawks Cooper and Ruby would have a hard 

time pretending to be bluebirds. Management is working on new 

figures, and has said that fans will have input on their names.) 

What’s in a franchise name, though Before they became the L.A. Dodgers, the major 

league team resided in scrappy, bustling Brooklyn – and the full moniker was originally 

the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers. Maybe this is a good sign for the development of OKC’s 

streetcar system. 



CHECKING IN 

Kerri Shadid is a skilled poet with 

the will to show it, and she now has 

an excellent way to bring her gifts to 

metro audiences: by staying put. She 

is the newest tenant of the Skirvin Hilton’s 

artist-in-residence program, following 

visual artist Romy Owens and 

violin-maker Arsenios Corbishley, and 

will occupy the hotel’s studio space in 

an ongoing performance piece titled 

“Poetry Stand” in which she pens custom 

original verses on demand for visitors 

and passerby. 

As the lady says, “My studio and 

gallery will be open Monday, Tuesday, 

Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. 

to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. 

to 3:30 p.m. Come by 1 Park Avenue to 

get a free poem at my Poetry Stand, or 

watch me marble and bind books. I hope 

to see you as a I create art in this beautiful 

space over the next year!” 

To mark the occasion, here’s a haiku: 

As the old year fades, 

New poetry fires the soul. 

Visit Kerri Shadid. 

Wait, that’s too many syllables in the 

last line. See, this is why you leave this 

kind of thing to the professionals. 

Getting in Tune 

A BYGONE BAND CLIMBS BACK INTO THE SADDLE 

In some respects, five 

years isn’t a tremendously 

long time. When you’re hoping 

for a new album from a 

band whose members had 

drifted a bit apart geographically, 

though, it can 

feel close to an eon. That 

might explain some of the 

excitement Norman-based 

red dirt tunesmiths Mama 

Sweet were met with when 

they began crowdsourcing 

funds for a follow-up to 

2009’s “Now. Here. This.” – 

they set a Kickstarter goal 

of $17,000 and wound up 

with closer to $25k. After 

a starring stint in 2014’s Norman Music Festival and a trip to Seattle to 

record, the 5-piece ensemble is proud to present “21 Echo.” 

It’s not quite a country album, though there’s an unmistakable twang 

to the guitars (especially on the plunky, louche “Can’t Be All That Bad”) 

and occasionally the vocals (Aron Holt’s verb of choice in “Whiskey Beer 

and Wine” is “drankin’”). Think of it as its own style, a rich, warm-sounding 

set of sincerity with an occasional smirk. The inclusion of the piano 

is an especially nice touch; it elevates the tracks it’s in without overwhelming 

the mix. With any luck, fans won’t have to wait quite this long 

for the next one. 

Dodge(r) Ball 

A NEW IDENTITY STEPS TO THE PLATE 

Goodbye, RedHawks; hello, blue. OKC’s Triple-A baseball 

franchise had a shake-up over the offseason, changing 

its MLB affiliation from Houston to Los Angeles 

… and then altering its team name to match. When the 

Bricktown Ballpark fills again this spring to begin a new 

year on the diamond, fans will be root, root, rooting for 

the OKC Dodgers. (They’ll also have some new mascots to 

cheer for, since red hawks Cooper and Ruby would have a hard 

time pretending to be bluebirds. Management is working on new 

figures, and has said that fans will have input on their names.) 

What’s in a franchise name, though Before they became the L.A. Dodgers, the major 

league team resided in scrappy, bustling Brooklyn – and the full moniker was originally 

the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers. Maybe this is a good sign for the development of OKC’s 

streetcar system. 



Calendar Watch 

January 1 

A whole new world. 

January 3 

The 114th Congress begins. 

January 12 

Oklahoma state officials – 

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, 

Attorney General, etc. – are 

sworn in and go to work. 

January 19 

America continues to struggle 

in the search for racial and 

cultural harmony, but we must 

never forget the importance of 

the dream, or stop striving to 

make it a reality. Happy Martin 

Luther King, Jr. Day. 

ON THE PAGE 

EXPLORING THE STATE THROUGH CAMERA LENSES 

Here in the clutch of winter, 

when trees are bare and 

the sky is gray, it can be all too 

easy to forget our state’s abundant 

potential for beauty. 

Unless, that is, you have a 

reminder to hand in the form 

of gloriously colorful coffeetable 

tome “Oklahoma Unforgettable.” 

The new collaboration 

between exceptional 

photographers Kim Baker and 

John Jernigan doesn’t have 

a narrative through-line or 

even much in the way of reading 

material – merely captions 

to provide context and a foreword 

by Donald W. Reeves of 

the National Cowboy & Western 

Heritage Museum – but 

it’s a pleasure to get lost in the 

vivid depictions of the state’s 

various allures. The bustle of 

downtown Oklahoma City to 

the utter tranquility of Broken 

Bow Lake, tulips adorning the OU campus in Norman to dirt flying at the Woodward Elks 

Rodeo (“Tuffest of ’em all”) … if you’re in the mood to explore Oklahoma without leaving the 

house, happy trails. 

“Be at War with your 

Vices, at Peace with your 

Neighbours, and let every 

New-Year find you a 

better Man.” 

- advice from Benjamin Franklin, “Poor 

Richard’s Almanac” 

GOLDEN DELICIOUS 

What do the Rolling Stones, Shea 

Stadium, the Ford Mustang and Jamil’s 

Steakhouse have in common They were all 

introduced to the public in 1964. The restaurant 

opened on N. Lincoln in the summer 

of that long-ago year, giving residents 

something else to be pleased about besides 

the cessation of daily sonic booms, and it 

has remained a family-operated haven for 

taste over the 50 years since – many happy 

returns on the golden anniversary. 

>> A new year means a fresh opportunity for recognizing excellence; if someone you know 

(including you) had a book published in 2014, it could be eligible for an Oklahoma Book 

Award. Visit odl.state.ok.us/ocb/ for details, and get the entry in by January 9. Good luck! 

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE 

It does happen during the summer, 

but this is to a regular science camp as 

an electron microscope is to a magnifying 

glass. The Oklahoma Medical Research 

Foundation is accepting applications for 

this year’s Fleming Scholar Program, in 

which Oklahoma high school seniors or 

college freshmen, sophomores and juniors 

can receive a stipend and free housing 

while working with sophisticated equipment 

alongside world-class scientists to 

amass invaluable research experience. If 

you know a budding Curie who’s eager to 

drop some science, get the application in 

by February 1; visit omrf.org/fleming for 

the details. 


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UP FRONT | Details 

Musical Chairs 

By Sara Gae Waters // Photos by Carli Wentworth 

FROM DINING ROOM TO BAR TO ACCENT ... CHAIRS CAN BE KIND OF AN OBSESSION FOR 

SOMEONE LIKE ME. I’ve been known to have dreams about them and to hold on to hand-medowns 

for years and years. A chair can always be repainted or recovered, stripped or stained, so 

why would you ever kick one to the curb 

I was recently given a chair that belonged to my grandfather. He wasn’t in the advertising 

business, but his sense of style would have fit right into the offices of Sterling Cooper. And this 

chair! I love it and no other “new” chair could take its place. 

I guess I’ll have to admit, however much I don’t want to, that “out with the old, in with the 

new” does have its place. Sometimes you just need a new set of dining room chairs. Maybe you’ve 

worn yours down, or they are simply out of style. Or perhaps you could just add a couple of 

accent chairs to the head of your table. 

If your desk needs a new look, a fun vintage chair might do just the trick. Or if the idea of 

“bottoms up” is a little too close to describing your bar stools … they need a replacement. 

Whatever the reason, chairs can be an investment. You want good ones. Sturdy and stylish 

are the keys. So take a seat, put up your feet and check out a few picks for a good chair; I’ve got a 

little bit of everything here. And if you happen to be sitting in a favorite right now, remember it 

can stay – it just might need to sit out a round or two. 

This page, l to r: Hicks chair from 

Sara Kate Studios, OKC: a whimsical 

chair with traditional elements. 

Handmade in India with foil finish. | 

Stool from Plenty Mercantile, OKC: 

counter height and reclaimed wood 

top on hairpin legs. | Casual crossback 

chair from Mister Robert 

Fine Furniture & Design, Norman: a 

weathered antiqued oak finish with 

an ecru linen seat. // Opposite 

top, l to r: A country oak ladder 

back side chair from Mister Robert 

Fine Furniture & Design: the arched 

Spencer crest centered toprail 

above a rush seat and on turned 

legs joined by stretchers | Thompson 

chair from Urbane, OKC: in walnut 

with black leather 


Side chair from Mister Robert Fine Furniture 

& Design: Upholstered in a black 

fabric, this side chair comes with a hidden 

treat on the back. 

l to r: Carlton sling stool from Sara Kate 

Studios: An interpretation of a rare French 

industrial piece – leather straps and seat 

on a steel frame. | Stool from Plenty Mercantile: 

made in India of sustainable mango 

wood | Barstool from Plenty Mercantile: 

found objects circa 1960. 

Garza Marfa saddle leather dining chair 

from Sara Kate Studios: A fresh take 

on a traditional dining chair – saddle 

leather and steel rod base. Handmade 

in Marfa, Texas, and featured in the New 

York Times. 


Retrospective 

Screen Scene 

By Mark Beutler 

Photos courtesy Oklahoma Historical Society 

BEFORE THE DAYS OF LARGE, MULTIPLEX THEATERS WITH 24 SCREENS AND 

IMAX, MOVIEGOERS OFTEN HAD THE CHOICE OF ONE THEATER, SHOWING 

ONLY ONE MOVIE AT A TIME. 

Oklahoma City’s Continental Theater was state-of-the-art when it opened with 

much fanfare in 1965. The first film shown was “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” and 

audiences were thrilled with the new concept in cinema. 

Located near Founder’s Tower at 5725 Mosteller Drive, the Continental had 917 seats 

and one of the largest screens in the city. Eventually it fell victim to bigger, multi-screen 

theaters and closed in 1983. The once-regal Continental sat vacant for more than 20 years 

and was finally demolished in 2006. 


STARTING BETTER HABITS IN 2015 

BY THE NUMBERS 

By Steve Gill 

calories burned 

by a 165-lb person 

running 1 mile 

~ 120 calories burned 

~ 

by a 165-lb person 

2,800running a marathon 

116 

678 

4.2 

percentage 

44 

states 

4.9 

days until the OKC Memorial 

Marathon (time to start training) 

Oklahoma automotive 

fatalities in 2013 

drop that 

represents from 2012 

(Be careful out there) 

that have outlawed 

texting while driving – that 

does not include Oklahoma 

40 

percent of Americans 

who get less than 7 hours 

of sleep a night, according 

to a 2013 Gallup poll 

700+ 

genes that were altered as the 

result of one week of sleeping 

less than 6 hours per night in a 

2013 study – sleep deprivation 

increases risk for stroke, obesity, 

colon and breast cancers, 

diabetes, heart disease and more, 

including accidents, memory 

problems and general illness 

3 

consecutive years 

with no moving 

violations that 

results in a “clean 

slate” driving record 

in Oklahoma 

32.5 

percentage 

of obesity among adult 

Oklahomans in 2013, an all-time high 

(that’s the bad news) 

11.8 

percentage 

of obesity 

among OK high school 

students in 2013 

points that percentage 

dropped since 2011 (that’s 

some good news) 

$22.7 MILLION 

state funding for tobacco 

control programs in 

fiscal year 2014 

23.7 

percentage of 

Oklahoma’s adult 

population who smoked 

in 2013 (CDC.gov) 

52.2 

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UP FRONT | Style File 

Get in Gear 

for Winter Workouts 

By Lynsey Bradley // Photos by Carli Wentworth 

THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR IS THE PERFECT TIME TO START A 

NEW HEALTH AND WELLNESS PLAN. Whether you’re a winter workout 

warrior or your muscles are just waking up from a long winter’s nap, 

you can look and feel great with fashionable, functional athletic wear. 

Your fitness favorites have found the perfect balance of style and functionality 

– a multitude of beautiful sports bras and tops and gear accompany fitness 

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don’t have to change your pants before that barre class. 

The trainer is one of fashion’s newest statement shoes, and both Nike and Adidas are 

brands pulling double duty on the treadmill and on the runway. Super cute, sporty vests can 

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Plus, bright colors can give you that energy or motivation to get you out of bed for 

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UP FRONT | Exchange 

FOOL ME 

ONCE... 

By Lauren Hammack // Photo by Simon Hurst 

A 

Conversation 

with 

Rob Lake 

BEFORE HE PERFORMED FOR SOLD-OUT 

LIVE AUDIENCES AROUND THE WORLD and 

on network television, illusionist Rob Lake was 

just a pesky 10-year-old with a set of trick cards, on 

a madcap mission to become a magician. Mesmerized 

by a magic show he saw as a boy on vacation, Lake 

considers the experience to be a defining moment in his life. 

Happily, the grown-up, angel-faced magician no longer has to 

saw his sister in half to entertain audiences. Accompanied by a very 

talented entourage of technical and performing crewmembers, 

Lake crosses the globe several times each year to entrance fans of all 

ages. He’s returning for the second season of the CW series “Masters 

of Illusion,” which resumes this month, beginning Friday, January 

9 at 8:30 p.m. CST. 

During his brief return to Norman over the holidays, Lake 

refrained from spilling any secrets to his bag of tricks, but our 

exchange with him was no less magical for it. 

Are you a native Oklahoman Yes, I 

grew up in Norman. 

figure it out so I could re-create it 

on my own. 

When did you know this would 

be your profession I saw a 

magic show when I was on vacation 

in Branson at age 10, and I 

knew for sure that this was what 

I would do for a career. From 

that point, I drove people crazy 

with all the tricks I practiced 

on them. Later, I started doing 

shows and civic events, birthday 

parties and all that. 

When did you start getting really 

good I did my first illusion at 

age 14. 

Is there a Magician curriculum at 

OU No. In fact, I was studying at 

OU when I decided it was eating me 

up not to be pursuing this career, 

so I left college. 

How did that proclamation go over 

with the folks They weren’t too 

pleased, as you might imagine. But 

if it was reckless, staying in school 

seemed even more reckless to me. 

It’s probably fair to say you’ve had 

quite an education within your 

profession. It’s been really diverse. 

I’ve learned a lot of engineering 

in creating my illusions. When 

I wanted to know how a magician 

sawed a lady in half, I had to 

reverse engineer the illusion to 

Where do you find a guinea pig 

to practice a sawing illusion 

My sister, Katelynn, was my first 

assistant. 

Assuming she’s still intact, are 

you still on speaking terms Yes! 

Now I have a crew of about 10-15. I 

audition dancers in New York City 

and I have about five who get cut in 

half these days. 

Five – not five and half Should 

I be calling you an illusionist, 

rather than a magician Illusionist 

technically falls under the larger 

umbrella of magic, but people use 

both terms interchangeably. 

From the perspective of someone 

who has only thrilled a few reluctant 

audiences with Marshall 

Brodien’s TV Magic Kit, this seems 

like a dream job. Is it Absolutely. 

It’s also exhausting. I travel all 

around the world and each live 

show is a massive production that 

takes about 12 hours to set up, 

with music, sound effects, lighting, 

huge props and several rehearsals. 

Live shows must have their own 

set of foibles. That’s right. We rehearse 

contingencies regularly, in 

case something goes awry and we 

have to go to Plan B, C, D, etc. 

What would you be doing if this 

weren’t your job Luckily, it is my 

job, because I can’t imagine doing 

anything else! 

You create all your own illusions 

Yes. 

Can you ever shut off your imagination, 

or is it always on overtime 

No. I can’t shut it off, but 

I’ve learned to keep a notebook at 

my bedside because I often find 

the solution to an illusion during 

my sleep. 

Have you had a mentor in this 

profession Yes. A comedy magician 

named Jim Smithson, from 

Norman, became my mentor when 

I was in junior high school and I 

tell people that he “raised me” in 

this profession. He passed away a 

couple of years ago. 

What’s the best advice he gave 

you Trust yourself. He also told me 

to forget the magic and just focus 

on the experience for the audience. 

Make it magical! Exactly. I think 

that’s what makes me so Disney- 

obsessed. You get pulled into the 

experience and you’re not thinking 

about the work that goes on 

behind the scenes. It’s the same in 

the theatre. 

Do you credit those things as 

inspiration for your own creative 

process Yes. I think Walt Disney 

has been the most influential. I also 

love studying the history of magic 

and find a lot of inspiration there. 

I’ve noticed that your props have a 

lot of detail the audience will probably 

never see. Is that a reflection 

of your appreciation of historical 

accuracy It’s important to me to 

create an experience where the 

audience is totally immersed, right 

down to some very minute details. 

Have your parents cooled off 

about the college thing Yes. They 

travel to a lot of my shows around 

the world. 

When will you do your own disappearing 

act and retire I’ll know it’s 

time to quit when the fun ends. 

See Rob Lake’s tour schedule at 

roblake.com. 


UP FRONT | Wanderlust 

77 Counties: Kay County 

Travelers’ Totem: The Topsy-Turvy Truck 

By M.J. Alexander 

IF THERE WAS A ROADSIDE AMERICANA 

HALL OF FAME, THE VERTICAL VEHICLE 

WOULD HOLD A PLACE OF HONOR. The 

most famous entry would be Cadillac Ranch, 

the row of 10 Caddies planted grills down, fins 

up in a field west of Amarillo. The most elaborate 

inductee might be Carhenge, the circle 

of upended cars painted a somber gray in a 

Nebraskan tribute to the ancient monument of 

Stonehenge. And the tallest entry would be from 

Oklahoma: the topsy-turvy truck of Tonkawa, a 

travelers’ totem on the Great Plains. 

The nose-down semi is off I-35, the state’s 

main north-south artery, which slices dead 

through the center of Oklahoma on its 1,568-mile 

run from Lake Superior south to the Rio Grande. 

On an average day, 17,500 vehicles pass the site 

off Exit 211, south of Tonkawa. More than 6 million 

each year. Hundreds of thousands of them 

are long-haul truckers. 

Clint Wilkins used to be one of them. In 1987, 

after nearly 25 years on the road, he and his son 

set up a truck parts and repair shop off the interstate. 

To promote the venture, they bought space 

on billboards, facing north and south. Cost: 

$22,000 a year. 

But before long, they had a better idea. Why 

not make their own sign Wilkins has worked by 

the motto: “You got to be different. That’s what 

Elvis Presley said.” 

So he took an eight-ton ’72 Kenworth and 

rented a crane to dangle it upside down. He 

anchored the truck’s hood in 11 feet of concrete, 

running three 20-inch pipes, each 40 feet long, 

up through the cab and the length of the rig. The 


pipes were welded to a 2-inch plate, which was 

bolted to the concrete bed set deep into the Oklahoma 

clay. 

The lettering on the side, once a bright 

red, declares: GOT PROBLEMS OKLAHOMA 

TRUCK SUPPLY. The top of the trailer reads WE 

FIX TRUCKS. Total cost for the materials and 

installation: $8,000. 

“We didn’t know if it’d last the first storm,” 

said his son, Brett Wilkins. 

Twenty-eight years later, it’s still standing. 

The five-story-tall rig – which has now spent 

far more time in the ground than it did on the 

road – stands solid in the open field north of the 

shop. For 10,000 dawns, the truck has served 

as a giant sundial, its shadow extending long 

across the lanes of traffic to the west, contracting 

as the sun climbs, and then reaching to the 

eastern horizon as the sun sets. Its fading lettering 

takes care of business, posing its existential 

question to travelers speeding across the prairie. 

A tornado has come within a mile of the site, 

which has been battered by straight-line winds 

that crumpled road signs on the interstate. 

“Two or three years ago, there were winds 

over 100 miles per hour. They blew in the doors 

of the shop, peeled back the eaves from the roof, 

sandblasted vehicles in the parking,” Brett said. 

In the end, the truck was still standing, undamaged, 

trailer end jutted 50 feet into the sky. And 

there it remains. 

TEXTBOOKS CITE TONKAWA INSTALLATION 

In the modern storm of self-promoting retweets and hashtags and inflatable 

apes, the GOT PROBLEMS truck enjoys its own kind of viral popularity with 

postcards, photo ops and salutes from the experts. The Wilkinses and their 

installation are featured on page 345 of the 700-page college textbook Effective 

Small Business Management, and on page 440 of the even-longer classroom 

textbook Basic Marketing: A Marketing Strategy Planning Approach. The 

New York-based Inc. magazine featured the idea as one of its top buzz-worthy 

examples of small-business savvy. 

The business has grown into a truckers’ toy store, hosting an annual Busted 

Knuckle Truck Show in September and offering chrome accessories, diesel 

maintenance and repair, a tow truck and expert advice. “It’s the best marketing 

we could’ve done,” Brett Wilkins said. “Even when we’re out of state, when 

people ask where our shop is, we say we’re in Oklahoma on 35, the place with 

the truck, and they say, ‘I know where you’re at!’” 

Editor’s Note: This installment is part of author M.J. 

Alexander’s “77 Counties” series, chronicling her travels across 

Oklahoma. The full series is available at sliceok.com/travel/ 


UP FRONT | Mingling 

Russell Westbrook, 

Tara Nouri 

Tonya and Travis Ratcliff 

Jeanetta and 

Everett Dobson 

Randy and Tracey Lewis 

Jane Helms 

A NIGHT IN 

BLACK & WHITE 

Photos by Terrell Fry 

Peppers Ranch hosts this cheery benefit in 

Gaillardia, but it’s the children in their foster 

care community who will benefit from 

patrons’ generosity. 

Bethanie Head, Stephanie Humes, 

Ernesto and Lin Sanchez 

Jane Thompson, Janet Hudson, Cindi Shelby 

LYRIC’S BROADWAY BALL 

Photos by Justin Avera 

For One Night Only, Lyric Theatre brings the Motown sound of 

“Dreamgirls” to its annual fundraiser at the Skirvin Hilton. 

David Leader, Scott Davis 

Jessika Davis, Kaitlyn Nelson, 

Jennifer Teel 

Amanda Bleakley, 

Aimee Harlow, 

Gena Timberman 

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Wade Christensen and 

Mary Fallin, Christina Fallin 

Teresa and Jason Ledlow 

Brenna and Ross See 

Adam Hall, Killi Stump, Edith and Michael Laird 

Wes and Mary Margaret Knight, 

Celise and Steven Curry 

ALLIED ARTS OPUS 

Photos by Justin Avera 

Lavish luxury is the byword as the arts support 

organization hosts its Hotel ZaZa-inspired biennial 

gala at the OKC Golf & Country Club. 

Sandy and Art Cotton 

Louisa Liedtke, Claire Robinson 

Greg and Maressa Treat, 

Karma and Brett Robinson 

Hannah and 

Eric Granata 

Jennifer Lair, Kaylee Clark 

ART ON TAP 

Photos by Claude Long 

Guests happily partake of a museum tour, 

tasty treats and shining examples of the art 

of brewing in the OKC Museum of Art’s beersampling 

fete. 


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Dr. Hanstein’s credentials – past president of Oklahoma 

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Skill, expertise, advanced technology and commitment 

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BEEN THERE. 

DONE THAT. 

By Mark Beutler // Photos by Quit Nguyen 

NOW WHAT 

What do you want to be when you grow up 

Most of us remember that inevitable question 

adults asked when we were young. But the answers 

we gave then often don’t resonate with us later in 

life. When I was a kid, my usual response was “I 

want to be a disc jockey.” The thought of sitting in 

a room all day playing your favorite records seemed 

like a reasonable way to make a living. 

So at 18, I traipsed off to college armed with my favorite records 

and set out to make that dream a reality. And I did. But wanting to 

be a disc jockey at age 18 may not hold the same excitement at age 45 

or 50. So what do you do Plug along until retirement or take a long, 

hard look at your life and make some big changes As for me, I opted 

for the latter. 

Big change may not always be easy, but it is worth it. Here’s 

a look at a few individuals who chucked it all and set out to reinvent 

themselves. 

PR PROMOTER TO SOLO SOCIAL SPECIALIST 

A few short years ago, Leslie Spears was the director of communications 

for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. It was a job she loved, 

but one that happened quite by accident. 

“When I was young I wanted to be a dancer in MTV videos. 

Seriously. It was the ‘80s,” she says with a laugh. “That didn’t quite 

work out, so one of my first jobs was as a bank teller. But I got fired 

because I couldn’t balance my drawer. 

“Then I landed a job as a receptionist at a printing company. I 

was the best receptionist ever,” Leslie says. “That job led me to an ad 

agency, which in turn led me to radio. I worked as a radio promotions 

manager where I coordinated 

a bus trip to Graceland 

for Elvis Tribute Week. I promoted 

classic rock birthday 

bashes at the Zoo Amphitheatre 

and so much more. 

I loved and sometimes hated 

radio, but mostly loved it. 

And radio is what catapulted 

me into public relations.” 

After being laid off three 

times in the radio industry, 

Leslie was hired for her first 

gig as communications manager 

for a local engineering 

and architecture firm. 

“They needed a loudmouth 

like me to promote 

them,” she says, “and they 

also helped me tone down my lack of professionalism. But I have 

always kept that crazy radio girl inside of me, and I’m proud of her.” 

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber followed, where she was 

publications manager. At the same time she was doing volunteer 

work for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. 

“I lent my expertise on promotion and public relations to the 

museum and helped get them out of the red,” Leslie says. “They 

hired me, and I helped open the new building in 2002, and was 

there for 12 years. But one day I was in a meeting and I just found it 

to be pointless and a waste of everyone’s time. I started crying and 

stood up and said ‘I hate my job! I want out.’ 

“The meeting came to a standstill for about a minute, then 

they went right back to business. I got a pat on my shoulder, but 


“ 

I have never been one to sit 

down and plan much. I just do it and 

learn from ups and downs. 

” 

LESLIE SPEARS 


“ 

The goal was to do something I 

hadn’t done yet, something new. 

” 

MATT COWDEN 

I knew I needed to get out or I was going to drive my co-workers 

crazy,” she said. 

Like many of her earlier professional incarnations, one thing led 

to another and she started her own business. 

“There seemed to be a big shift to freelance in how corporate 

America was treating employees and I was upset by that,” Leslie 

says. “I was so taken with social media. People started offering me 

gigs here and there, and a friend suggested I start out on my own. I 

have never been one to sit down and plan much. I just do it and learn 

from ups and downs.” 

And so Leslie’s OKC was born, where Leslie describes her position 

as a digital media specialist, including social media, web content 

and e-newsletters – with personality. 

“I got about three anchor clients, including the Museum, which 

was a perfect solution for departing a job that I so loved. I continued 

to build clients, and today I am very happy. Sometimes I get scared 

and think ‘what have I done’” Leslie adds. “But then I have more 

good days and tons of people cheering me on. So I know what I did 

was right.” 

FAR-FLUNG HOTELS TO HOMETOWN PHARMACY 

For more than 20 years Matt Cowden was a bigwig in the hospitality 

industry. A few years ago while serving as general manager of 

Oklahoma City’s downtown Sheraton Hotel, he decided it was time 

for a change. 

Early on, Matt says he wanted to go into journalism and was 

focused on that as far back as junior high school. 

“I had planned on going into the communications field, but it 

was during a side job I had in college that my career kind of took 

a left turn. I opened the Oklahoma City Marriott on Northwest 

Expressway back in 1985, and was enamored with the hospitality 

industry,” Matt says. “Next thing I know, I am assigned to the New 

Orleans Marriott as an entry-level manager where I spent two years 

learning the ropes. That was the start of my hotel career, which 

would take me to Dallas, El Paso, Memphis, Houston and ultimately 

back to Oklahoma City.” 

About halfway through his 40s, Matt says he came to realize 

what is important in life. 

“I had already done so much, and it was certainly an exciting 

career,” he says. “I met the President. We were the headquarter hotel 


“ 

Now it’s my time. I get to do 

what I am passionate about. ” 

LYNN MALLETT 

INSTRUCTING YOUTH TO EXPRESSING THE SOUL 

As a kid, Lynn Mallett says she hated school. In fact, she used to hop on 

an oversized tricycle at recess and ride off to her grandmother’s house. 

“I hated school so much, I told my parents I wanted to be a maid,” 

Lynn says with a laugh. “I remember asking my mom if I would have 

to go to school for that. She said 

she didn’t think so; that’s when 

I decided my goal was to be a 

maid in the White House. I had 

high aspirations.” 

Ironically, in spite of her 

disdain for school, she chose 

teaching as her profession. It 

was only a few years ago she 

decided to get back to her roots 

and follow her true calling. 

“When I was a kid, if we 

were going on a trip, my sister 

would always take toys along to play with. Me, I always took drawing 

pads. I loved art, and it came naturally,” Lynn said. “I went to 

college but dropped out after a couple of years. I was taking art 

classes, and as much as I love art, it was never any fun having to 

finish a project on someone else’s schedule. 

“So I regrouped and thought about how I could make a living. I 

went back to college and believe it or not, I chose to teach elementary 

school. I ended up teaching in Oklahoma City Public Schools 

for 26 years. Some of the schools I worked in were made up of lowfor 

the NBA finals. I worked on a film with a major movie studio. 

But it all pales in comparison to being home, connecting with family 

and old friends and having my kids experience what I experienced 

growing up in this great state. 

“I had been at the Sheraton about five years when I began taking 

a look at my life and my career,” he adds. “Up to that point I 

had reached all my goals and had been blessed to work in many 

different disciplines of the hotel world. So I began talking things 

over with my wife and knew it was time for a change.” 

A mid-life career shift was just what he needed, he says, and 

apprehension or nerves never really came into play. 

“I was excited about my next move,” Matt says. “The allure 

of a challenge and exercising my vertical learning curve were 

the main incentives. Make no mistake; it was a decision I did 

not take lightly. The goal was to do something I hadn’t done yet, 

something new. What could I contribute to a company or organization 

in the latter part of my career, yet still grow myself It was 

quite a mission!” 

Fast-forward two years and Matt is now settled in a new career. 

Together with his wife, he manages a retail pharmacy in his hometown 

of Guthrie. 

“My commute is around five minutes, and I am blessed to work 

with a family of owners who have a vision to grow their existing 

business model to other markets. My goal is to contribute to that 

mission using the skills and infrastructure I’ve learned throughout 

my career. 

“It’s just amazing that we each possess attributes that can 

transition and contribute to other fields,” Matt says. “The key is 

you just have to find out what it is.” 


34 SLICE // JANUARY 2015 

“ 

I believe anyone thinking about changing 

careers should first think about what will 

make them happy and what talents or 

skills they have that will transition well. 

” MARK MYERS

income children who lived in poverty. It was such a thrill to watch those kids with so 

many challenges learn basic things like their primary colors or learn how to read.” 

Health issues prompted Lynn to take an early retirement, but she knew she wanted 

to stay active. It was a chance encounter with a friend that helped put her on the road to 

her new career. 

“My friend Robert [Painter] was opening the new Iguana restaurant, and he asked 

if I would do some paintings for him,” Lynn remembers. “I got busy and never looked 

back. From that day on, I never missed teaching. In fact, I sort of felt I should have followed 

my passion years earlier.” 

Today, Lynn has an active life. She has paintings for sale at Iguana, the Deep Fork 

Grill and Guthrie’s Blue Belle Saloon. She also does paintings by commission and loves 

every minute of her work. 

“Sometimes I will paint until 2 a.m. and not even be aware of the time,” Lynn says. “I 

really did love teaching, and knowing I made a difference. But now it’s my time. I get to 

do what I am passionate about.” 

NEWS REPORTER TO THE FACE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 

Some folks still recognize Mark Myers as the “news dude” from his days as a television 

reporter for KOCO Channel 5. During a decade under the bright lights, he realized the 

glitz of TV really isn’t all that glamorous. In fact, a reporter’s life isn’t what he originally 

envisioned at all. 

“At age 18 my dream job was to become a physical therapist,” Mark says. “In high 

school I suffered a torn knee ligament playing football, and as part of rehab I was 

just so impressed with my physical therapy team. The ability to see someone come in 

physically broken, and help them progress back to 100 percent healthy, I felt was an 

amazing career.” 

Mark spent much of the ’90s at Channel 5. It was during the last few years there that 

he began thinking of switching gears. 

“News just wasn’t ‘news’ anymore,” Mark says. “The platform had started moving 

toward what I call ‘info-tainment’ and a bit of ‘fear-casting.’ I understand the whole ratings 

thing, but how many 

vacant house fire reports, 

and running around 

doing live shots scaring 

viewers because it’s 

raining outside can you 

do before reporting on 

them isn’t fun anymore 

I think a lot of news folk 

burn out after a while.” 

His years as a reporter 

had helped him make 

some good contacts, so 

Mark says the transition 

to a new career was virtually 

seamless. 

“I had been a crime reporter, and Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel had been 

looking to bring in a civilian to lead his public information office, and some people 

had recommended me,” Mark says. “I believe anyone thinking about changing careers 

should first think about what will make them happy and what talents or skills they have 

that will transition well.” 

Embarking on a new venture was a life-altering decision, but Mark says he had no 

fear whatsoever. 

“My new job made me feel rejuvenated by the opportunity to represent a law enforcement 

agency full of people who do incredible, heroic acts, and I get to tell their stories. 

I felt like the foundation for my new career could be based on the things I loved about 

being a news reporter. 

“I just seized the opportunity and ran with it,” Mark says. “The pay is better, and I actually 

have holidays off now. The only regret I have is that I didn’t make the move sooner.” 

WHAT NOW 

WHAT NEXT 

WHERE TO 

The recurring theme from Leslie, 

Matt, Mark and Lynn is “I followed 

my passion.” 

So where do you start A lot of 

mid-lifers ask that question, and 

the answer from the experts is 

almost always the same: trust your 

gut instinct. 

A simple internet search reveals 

hundreds of pages on tips and 

guidelines for those thinking of 

making a change. 

“Each individual is different,” 

says David Ferguson, president of 

Oklahoma City’s Career Executive 

Options. “When someone is unhappy 

with his or her job, then it is time to 

make a change. And I recommend 

doing it before it starts affecting 

your health. 

“When the people you train start 

to move up and around you, then 

you know it is time to find another 

company,” he says. “You are on the 

wrong corporate ladder. 

“If you think ‘I am too old for 

sales,’ then become the purchasing 

agent and purchase the products 

you have been selling. Just move to 

the other side of the desk.” 

Also look at the particular skill 

sets associated with a job, not necessarily 

the title. 

Starting over later in life may 

cause a few butterflies, but those 

who have done it say it is definitely 

worth it. Certainly an income is 

needed, but so is peace of mind. 

January is here, and the dawn 

of a new year is upon us. Today 

may just be the perfect time to 

make a fresh start and decide what 

you want to be now that you’re all 

grown up. 


LOOK BACK 

CHECKING IN ON SOME POWERHOUSE PROJECTS 

FUELING CENTRAL OKLAHOMA’S DRIVE TO IMPROVE 

By Kristi Eaton // Photos by Simon Hurst 


LOOK FORWARD 

The Oklahoma City metro area is in the midst of a development 

boom. New, exciting projects are popping up all over and 

helping create a diverse, thriving metropolis. But keeping the 

state's legacy alive is also important, as evidenced by the many 

projects growing from ef forts to revitalize the city's historical 

aspects. Here are some of the area's most noteworthy past and 

future developments over the past few years, as well as a look 

at some that haven't quite made it to the finish line. 


DONE DEALS 

The Myriad Gardens 

Blossom Anew 

The beauties of nature have been on display downtown for 

decades … but the design that gave the Myriad Botanical Gardens 

a feeling of insulation from the bustle of the city center also made 

it easily overlooked and needlessly difficult to enter. In 2010, the 

sprawling botanical gardens and urban park underwent a multimillion 

dollar renovation project (with a financial boost from 

Devon Energy) that helped make the area more accessible and 

user-friendly. Water features, a band shell, two restaurant spaces 

and a more open, inviting design have increased its presence and 

made it a more vibrant element in the redeveloping downtown, 

without losing a bit of its beauty. The gardens’ iconic Crystal Bridge 

Tropical Conservatory also saw refurbishment including improvements 

to its more than 3,000 acrylic panels. 


Organic Growth 

for the Food Market 

Like many of the metro area's most successful 

development projects, the arrival of Whole Foods 

had been rumored for years. The natural and organic 

foods supermarket of ficially made the announcement 

in 2010 that it would open a 35,000-square-foot 

store along N. Western between North Classen and 

N.W. 63rd to anchor the next phase of development at 

the upscale Classen Curve shopping center. One year 

later, the doors opened for customers to buy locally 

grown and organic products – and it's still packed 

most of the time. 

Devon’s 

Towering 

Achievement 

Rising 50 stories into the air, 

the Devon Tower has changed 

the skyline for Oklahoma City. In 

a landscape that includes many 

buildings of similar heights and 

looks, the Devon Tower stands 

out for its sheer size – and proudly 

holds the record as the tallest 

building now in Oklahoma. 

Construction started in 2009 

and moved at a dizzying pace: a 

new floor was added about every 

eight days. That speed enabled 

Devon Energy to move its more 

than 2,000 employees into the 

tower a mere three years af ter 

construction started. Today the 

ground floor is open to visitors; 

stop in for a tour. 

Improvement Is a 

Two-Way Street 

In an effort to boost safety, improve traffic flow 

and provide easier access to downtown businesses, five 

downtown streets were rerouted from one-way to twoway 

beginning in 2008. Four additional one-ways were 

converted in 2010 as a part of Project 180. 

Public Works Director Dennis Clowers said at the 

start of the rerouting that Oklahoma City was one of 

hundreds of cities across the country making the switch 

in downtown areas. “Revitalization is the biggest reason 

for the trend,” Clowers said. “This conversion will benefit 

motorists, pedestrians, businesses and visitors.” 

Norman’s Art and Community Power 

This community arts initiative kicked of f in the spring of 2013 to help showcase 

the arts and artists in Norman and demonstrate art's positive role in the community. 

In April of the following year, StART Norman transformed a block of Main Street for 

48 hours through changes in traffic and pedestrian patterns and the inclusion of popup 

retail locations, additional cafes and live music and art. A site-specific art exhibition 

turned a vacant lumberyard into an exhibition that highlighted local history and 

new beginnings, and Norman arts organizations were showcased. The money for the 

initiative came from an increase in the city's transient guest room tax. 

“StART Norman was itself a one-time project,” says Erinn Gavaghan, executive 

director of the Norman Arts Council. “But our hope is that we have inspired discussion, 

creativity and desire to create a more livable, inviting community in our Downtown 

Arts District. We would love for another group to try similar, grassroots-type projects 

that continue the development and desirability of Norman.” 


Automobile Alley’s Historic Drive 

Gloom to Boom in the Plaza District 

Today a hub of funky stores, popular restaurants 

and bars and quirky sites, the area now known as the 

Plaza District has come a long way in its 100-year history. 

The stretch of N.W. 16th Street between Blackwelder 

and Indiana Avenues first became a commercial 

section in the 1920s due to its proximity to the end of a 

trolley line. The Plaza Theatre was added in the 1930s, 

giving the area its new name. But a few decades later, 

the neighborhood quickly faded and became less viable 

for commercial ventures due to rising crime rates. 

Since 1997, the nonprofit Plaza District Association has 

been working on revitalization, cleaning up the rundown 

areas, luring new businesses and hosting events 

including a monthly art walk and an annual festival 

that draws large, festive crowds. 

“What was once an abandoned and underutilized 

block of buildings is now a thriving area full of local 

shops and restaurants,” says David Pettyjohn, executive 

director of Preservation Oklahoma. “It attracts 

locals and visitors alike. The area maintains its historic 

character, which is one of the reasons for its success.” 

The heart of Automobile Alley, Broadway Avenue, has been around as long as the city has. But over the 

last 125 years, the area has transformed; from homes where some of the city's earliest pioneers lived to car 

dealerships, hotels and apartment buildings by the 1910s and ‘20s. Fifty years later the area fell into a period 

of decline. But all that changed in the ‘90s, when a series of new business ventures led by locally minded individuals 

changed the landscape, turning Automobile Alley – which is listed on the National Register of Historic 

Places – into one of the city's most recognizable districts for dining, shopping and entertainment while still 

keeping its historic facade intact. Shop Hop is held the third Thursday of every month, giving visitors extra 

time at night to shop, experience live music and events and mingle with fellow residents. 

The Thunder Takes OKC By Storm 

The Thunder is so ingrained in our mental landscape 

that it's sometimes difficult to remember what it 

was like before the team came to Oklahoma City. Football-loving 

Oklahoma transformed into a basketballobsessed 

state that takes immense pride in the likes 

of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka. 

Downtown Oklahoma City is energized each night 

there's a home game, as fans headed to the arena show 

their team spirit and excitement. And the team's move 

from Seattle to our state capital, controversial as it may 

have been, has come with additional developments 

and projects – think improvements to Chesapeake 

Energy Arena and the opening of Durant's southernstyle 

restaurant KD's in Bricktown. 

A Soaring Symbol 

to Greet Visitors 

Resembling the scissor-tailed 

flycatcher, our of ficial state bird, 

the SkyDance Bridge is one of the 

area's most noticeable attractions to 

newcomers. The $5.8 million pedestrian 

bridge, which spans 380 feet in 

length and reaches heights of 197 

feet, evokes pride in Oklahomans 

traveling Interstate 40 and leaves 

a lasting, positive impression to 

visitors traveling through the area, 

Mayor Mick Cornett says. LED lighting 

that can be adjusted to fit dif ferent 

holidays and events adds to the 

bridge's notoriety. 

OCU Law School 

Goes Uptown 

via downtown 

Oklahoma City University purchased 

the former Central High 

School building at 800 N. Harvey 

Avenue in December 2012 with plans 

to move the law school downtown. 

The gothic façade and limestone 

bricks have the proper look and feel 

for the part, and the location is ideal 

for students to be in the heart of the 

city's action. Moving the law school 

downtown not only gives students an 

extraordinary learning environment, 

it gives the metro center a 500-plus 

person economic boost. 

This historic building was once 

a beloved high school that provided 

an educational foundation for thousands 

of future leaders in government, 

arts, sciences, sports and more; 

today the magnificent structure is 

again a place of learning. It is the ideal 

building and location for the growing 

and contemporary needs of a 

dynamic law school. As of this month, 

Oklahoma City University School of 

Law is home. 


SIZZLE TO FIZZLE 

Though Oklahoma City has seen major growth and development 

over the past several years, there have also been some projects that 

have yet to pan out. Here's an update on where some of those stand. 

MIXED 

EMOTIONS 

A Cultural Collaboration Derailed 

The unfinished American Indian Cultural Center and 

Museum sits near the intersections of Interstates 35 and 40, 

prompting many travelers to wonder about the hulking, oversized 

mound and white circular structure. The multi-million 

dollar museum was proposed years ago to honor Oklahoma's 

unique Native American history and draw tourists interested in 

learning about the state's 39 tribes in one central location. But 

years of legislative wrangling over funding has left the project 

unfinished – and costing more money the longer it sits empty. 

More than $90 million has already been invested into the 

$170 million project, leaving $80 million necessary for its completion. 

If museum officials raised $40 million in private funding, 

Gov. Mary Fallin promised a matching $40 million investment to 

complete the project. But Republican lawmakers have repeatedly 

balked at providing the funding, most recently during 

the 2014 legislative term. So the sprawling campus featuring a 

symbolic promontory mound continues to sit idle, and museum 

officials remain unsure of when – or if – it will be completed. 

Coming 

Attraction 

(Hopefully) 

First opened in July 1937, the 30,000-square-foot 

Tower Theatre holds the distinction of hosting the 

longest-running movie in the state's history with the 

82-week run of “The Sound of Music” in 1965. It has 

also hosted performances by blues guitarist Bo Diddley 

and comedian Tommy Chong during its time as 

a live entertainment venue. But the theater, despite 

its spectacularly renovated marquee out front, has 

been closed for several years, and its reopening has 

remained elusive even as the Uptown 23rd District is 

in the midst of a revitalization. 

But there is hope. Local businessmen Marty and 

Mike Dillon, who bought the theater in 2006 and 

helped oversee repair and improvement ef forts, 

announced that they have sold the property to a trio 

of developers who are expected to start construction 

on the theater in early 2015. 

Stage Center is gone. 

The demise of this modernist 

building also known as Mummers 

Theatre had been years in the 

making. Built by John Johansen, a 

student of Frank Lloyd Wright, the 

Brutalist-style structure's avantgarde 

design was said to be based 

on an electrical circuit system. The 

completion of the building capped 

a decade-long effort to establish 

a professional theater company 

in Oklahoma, according to David 

Pettyjohn, executive director of 

the nonprofit group Preservation 

Oklahoma, which had included the 

structure on its list of endangered 

historic buildings. 

The destruction of the building 

had been discussed for some time 

following flooding and the high 

costs of maintaining it. Supporters, 

however, fought to keep the historically 

significant building around, 

arguing that the Downtown Design 

Review Committee had violated 

city ordinances requiring that 

historic preservation efforts be 

thoroughly vetted before demolition. 

But it didn't work, and razing 

was completed in fall 2014 to make 

way for the new OGE Energy Corporation 

headquarters. 

“Stage Center was a downtown 

landmark with international 

architectural significance that 

played an important role in the 

cultural history of Oklahoma City,” 

Pettyjohn says. “Of course we are 

disappointed that the structure has 

been demolished, but we are gratified 

to have played a role in raising 

awareness of the importance of this 

iconic structure, and the guidelines 

that were put in place to protect it.” 


UP AND COMING 

Adrenaline junkies, get ready. From a whitewater raf ting and kayaking 

center to a famous 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel, some of the area's 

newest projects and developments will test the stamina, bravery and 

nerves of residents and visitors alike. Here are some of our favorite 

in-the-works projects. 

BIG WHEEL 

KEEP ON TURNIN’ 

Ride the Waves in the Middle of Oklahoma 

A new $45.2 million state-of-the-art whitewater raf ting and kayaking center is planned to 

open in spring 2016 in the Boathouse District in Oklahoma City. The Riversport Rapids facility 

will be geared toward both families looking for a unique way to spend time together and hardcore 

athletes looking for their next training ground. Group raf ting, whitewater kayaking and stand-up 

paddle boarding are just some of the activities that are expected to be of fered. 

Big Dreams for a Downtown Park 

The Core-to-Shore project is a plan to redevelop 750 acres of land between downtown Oklahoma 

City and the banks of the Oklahoma River with a park, pedestrian-friendly boulevard, business 

development and convention center and hotel. Mayor Mick Cornett proposed a seven-year, 

nine-month, one-cent sales tax to help fund the plans; in 2009, voters passed the sales tax measure, 

known as MAPS 3, to support the 40-acre park, a new convention center to attract more 

conferences and conventions and a transit system in the city's downtown area. 

Back in 2008, Grant 

Humphreys, the son of former 

Oklahoma City mayor Kirk Humphreys, 

did what many Americans 

have done at one point in their 

lives: he bought an item on eBay. 

Only Humphreys’ item wasn't a 

toaster, book or vacuum. It was 

an amusement park ride, and a 

famous one at that. 

Once the Pacific Wheel at 

the famed Santa Monica Pier, the 

attraction has been featured in a 

bunch of movies and TV shows, 

including “Iron Man.” The 90-foottall 

Ferris wheel is currently 

undergoing refurbishing and 

upgrades in Wichita, and will feature 

more than 160,000 energyefficient 

LED lights that will be 

illuminated depending on the 

season. Humphreys purchased 

the noteworthy ride for $132,400. 

With 20 gondolas holding a 

maximum of six adults each, the 

Ferris wheel will be able to accommodate 

up to 800 riders per hour 

when placed in its new home on 

the south bank of the Oklahoma 

River sometime in 2015. 

SANTA MONICA PIER FERRIS WHEEL PHOTO BY DAVID MCNEW 


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your life and you want it to be absolutely perfect and beautiful. 

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wedding experience is unmatched in this area and the price 

might be more affordable than you have imagined. 

The Grand Ballroom measures approximately 3700 square 

feet and has a capacity of 300 people for a seated meal. If your 

guest list is more than 300, a buffet style reception is also an 

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Let Gaillardia handle the details, while 

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The Formal Lawn is the picture perfect setting for a gorgeous and serene 

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With an extensive menu of delicious options, the Gaillardia Culinary 

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The unparalleled elegance of Gaillardia will whisk your guests away to a 

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Whether it’s a lavish fete involving 

a gargantuan guest list, a fleet 

of limos and a tuxedo-clad string 

section, or a small-scale barefoot 

beach affair with the roaring surf for musical 

accompaniment, a successful wedding should 

be a celebration – the key ingredients are happiness 

and anticipation about starting a new 

chapter of your lives together. 

The ceremony and reception(s) are the couple’s 

opportunity to express that joy and share it with 

their friends and loved ones – as these two nuptials 

show, the location can be inside or out, rustic 

or regal. As long as the details are correct and 

the soulmates are in sync, beautiful memories 

are bound to follow. 


Laci Jackson & Michael Ravina 

Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City 

DETAILS 

Gown custom-made by Claire Kennedy with Claire Kennedy Designs Attendants 

Bridesmaids by Watters, flower girls by David’s Bridal Florist Trochta’s Cake(s) 

Madison’s on Main Planner Camden Chitwood from Emerson Events & Design 

When asked what prompted the choice of this venue, Laci replied, “We have always 

loved the architecture of the museum and that it is located in the heart of OKC, 

where we call home. Many of our guests traveled from the east and west coasts, 

so we loved having everything in one location as it allowed us to spend more time 

with our guests by not having to rush from one place to another. The garden was 

a perfect setting for our ceremony; we both wanted to marry outdoors. We held a 

cocktail hour after the ceremony in the gardens and then moved upstairs to the 

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Gown by Jim Hjelm, purchased at Meg Guess Couture Florist Southwind Hills Cake(s) 

Madison’s on Main Planner Kristiana herself, with assistance from Southwind Hills 

“My husband and I instantly fell in love with the rustic wedding venue once we 

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RESOURCES 

Oklahoma has a wealth of resources to make your 

wedding day come together perfectly. Here, you will 

find a handy list of vendors and services recommended 

by industry professionals, Slice readers and our team 

of editors. Many work by appointment only, so it is 

recommended that you call ahead. Congratulations and 

best wishes; have a beautiful event! 

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roostoklahoma.com 109 West 2nd Street, Edmond 

Registry Décor Gifts Design 

See the world. 

Visit an Oklahoma Museum. 

Oklahoma offers more than 500 museums and cultural 

attractions across all 77 counties of our great state. A 

journey around the world is only a short trip to your 

local Oklahoma Museum. 

Learn more today at: 

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M 

A 

O K L A H O M A 

MUSEUMS 

A S S O C I A T I O N 

BRIDAL ATTIRE 

Bella Rose Bridal 

405.340.8105 

bellarosebridal.biz 

BeLoved Bridal 

405.701.8745 

belovedbridalboutique.com 

The Bridal Boutique 

405.801.3377 

bridalboutiqueoklahoma.com 

Impression Bridal 

405.752.0200 

impressionbridalstore.com 

J.J Kelly Bridal Salon 

405.752.0029 

jjkellybridal.com 

Meg Guess Couture Bridal 

405.418.8898 

megguess.com 

Moliere Bridal 

405.840.0100 

molierebridal.com 

RL Bridal & Prom 

405.607.4658 

rlbridalandprom.com 

CAKES & SWEET TREATS 

42nd Street Candy Company 

405.521.8337 

42ndstreetcandy.com 

Amy Cakes 

405.360.1131 

getamycakes.com 

Andrea Howard Cakes 

405.509.5043 

andreahowardcakes.com 

Gigi’s Cupcakes 

405.286.6200 

405.801.2525 

gigiscupcakesusa.com 

Green Goodies 

405.842.2288 

greengoodiesokc.com 

La Baguette Bakery & Café 

405.329.5822 

405.329.1101 

labaguette.com 

Madison’s on Main 

405.872.6717 

madisonsonmainstreet.com 

Mishelle Handy Cakes 

405.348.5938 

mishellehandycakes.com 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

405.751.8066 

nothingbundtcakes.com 

Pie Junkie 

405.605.8767 

piejunkie.com 

Rosebeary’s Designs In Baking 

405.282.0188 

rosebearys.com 

Sara Sara Cupcakes 

405.600.9494 

405.216.3562 

sarasarabakery.com 

CATERING 

Abbey Road Catering 

405.360.1058 

abbeyroadcatering.com 

Aunt Pittypat’s Catering 

405.942.4000 

auntpittypatscatering.com 

Cheever’s Catering & Events 

405.208.4444 

cheeverscatering.com 

The Prairie Gypsies 

405.525.3013 

prairiegypsies.com 

Running Wild Catering 

405.751.0688 

runningwildcatering.com 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Box Talent Agency 

405.858.2263 

boxtalent.com 

Gary Good Entertainment 

405.840.2020 

garygood.com 

The OK Photobooth 

405.260.7627 

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The SNL Booth 

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EVENT STYLISTS 

& PLANNERS 

Note: Many event planners also 

provide florals, rentals and other 

wedding-related services. 

Allyson VinZant Weddings 

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Epic Events 

405.706.7484 

epiceventsok.com 

Emerson Events 

405.757.4186 

emersonevents.com 

Trochta’s 

405.848.3338 

trochtasflowers.com 

INVITATIONS 

No Regrets 

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Occasions 

405.217.8467 

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The Paper Lion 

405.348.0952 

paperliononline.com 

Paper ‘N More 

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Tidings of comfort food joy, metro diners – the R&J Lounge delivers a 

warm welcome and a distinctive menu packed with classics. See page 64. 

CARLI WENTWORTH 

GOOD MORNINGS 

Custom homemade granola for 

a quick pick-me-up 62 

EAT & DRINK 

Variety is on the menu in 

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FARE | In the Kitchen 

GOOD MORNINGS 

PROTEIN 

By Caryn Ross // Photo by Carli Wentworth 

IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, THEN RIGHT ABOUT NOW YOU ARE TRY- 

ING TO START THE NEW YEAR with a more “healthful” attitude. 

I am tired of making resolutions I never resolve. So, this 

year it’s all about balance. Taking time to focus on keeping a 

healthy mind and body. 

The first thing I must change is taking time to eat breakfast. 

Coffee and creamer is not a considered a breakfast, so I must come 

up with something that can be easily transported and eaten on 

the go. My morning food mission got me thinking about granola. 

I love granola, but it is commonly over-sugared and highly oiled 

when you buy it off the shelf. Here is the good news: it’s simple to 

make and you can control what goes into your granola. If you are 

not a dried fruit fan, then use more nuts and seeds. Likewise, if 

you are not fired up about nuts, then focus on dried fruits. The 

other nutrient I am missing in my morning breakfast routine is 

protein. After some experimenting, I figured out a great way to 

add protein directly to my granola. Here’s my secret recipe! 

POWER GRANOLA 

3 c old fashioned rolled oats 

½ c unsweetened, shredded coconut 

½ c unsalted sunflower seeds 

½ c unsalted pumpkin seeds 

½ c unsalted almonds 

¼ c unsalted raw pistachios 

2 T chia seeds 

1 t sea salt 

1 T cinnamon 

¼ c vanilla protein powder 

c coconut oil 

¼ c raw honey or agave nectar 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet 

with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together 

oats, coconut, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, nuts, 

chia seeds, salt, cinnamon and protein powder. 

In a small bowl, combine coconut oil and honey. 

Microwave for 1 minute. Stir together and pour over 

dry ingredients. Place granola on prepared baking 

pan. Bake in oven for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 

minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container. 


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THE CLUB ON 

MEMORY CORNER 

By Steve Gill // Photos by Carli Wentworth 

THERE’S A SLIGHT CREAK AS I SETTLE MORE COMFORTABLY 

INTO THE SWIVEL CHAIR, its tufted leather twin to the material 

covering the nearby booths and padding the curve of the bar. 

It’s comfortably dim, with cones of illumination from the overhead 

lights soaking into the red carpet and striated wallpaper and glinting 

off highlights in the server’s hair as she passes by with a plate of 

heaven-scented beef stroganoff. In the background, the soundtrack 

quietly slides from the Beatles to Steely Dan. It’s about 1:30 on a 

Wednesday afternoon, but I’m suddenly less certain about the year. 

That’s not an accident. The menu and décor of the R&J Lounge 

are conscious, carefully chosen homages to the mid-century supper 

club vibe, and to family-tested favorite dishes, for a restaurant that 

makes no bones about being a sentimental dining experience. It’s a 

comfortable space in an intangible way as well as a physical one. It 

simply feels welcoming and familiar, even if you just stepped inside 

for the first time. They did a fantastic job of creating an environment 

where people want to hang around a while, and since “they” in this 

case means the nominal R and J – exceptional chefs Russ Johnson and 

Jonathon Stranger – the food is eminently worth lingering over. 

Considering the kitchen 

capos’ sterling reputations, 

the food is noteworthy for 

its restraint. The special 

salad is more than lettuce – 

in fact, with greens, a slab 

of brie, curls of prosciutto, a 

poached egg in a ramekin, a 

croissant and jam, it’s practically 

a full do-it-yourself 

meal on one plate. But it 

isn’t overly complex. The 

excellent Cheesy Crab Toast 

THE R&J LOUNGE 

AND SUPPER CLUB 

320 NW 10th Street, OKC 

just south of 10th in the alley east of Hudson 

405.602.5066 

rjsupperclub.com 

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 

Brunch 

Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 

Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

isn’t a complicated dish. And though haute cuisine it surely isn’t, 

there’s something simply, cheerfully appealing about being served a 

miniature skillet of cocktail wieners in a tangy mustard sauce. The 

menu doesn’t get in its own way to make the dishes more elaborate 

than they have to be. 

Likewise, you couldn’t ask for a more perfect exemplar of the 

expertly executed comfort food idea than R&J’s Chicken and Dumplings. 

The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, the spherical herbspeckled 

dumplings are a perfect balance of toothsome and firm 

and the gravy surrounding and smothering it all is phenomenally 

rich and savory. I’m pretty sure I even ate a mushroom, and I never 

do that. It’s a seriously superb dish – not quite as good as I remember 

my own grandmother’s being when I was a kid, but closer to 

that lofty plateau than any other varieties I’ve had since. And I don’t 

think she’ll read this, but one never knows, so I hope you won’t mind 

if I refrain from admitting exactly how close. 

The lamb burger is something of a special case; the odds are 

probably fairly high that you didn’t grow up eating its like, but try 

it anyway. While I don’t think I would miss the carrot-and-cabbage 

chow chow if it were left off, with its well-spiced and juicy patty, 

melted cheese and thick swipe of truffle aioli, this might be the 

tastiest thing on the menu. 

If you’re driving, consider the banana pudding for dessert 

(vanilla wafers and all). If not, the classic crème de menthe-fueled 

Grasshopper is listed as a house specialty. And speaking of classics, 

the drinks menu overall is thoroughly praiseworthy: Gimlets and 

Sidecars to Rusty Nails and Rob Roys, you won’t find a more extensive 

compendium of old-school cocktails anywhere in OKC, and 

that’s without even mentioning (until now) the suite of tiki concoctions 

served in grinning ceramic mugs, or the champagne on tap. 

Yes, really. 

I haven’t lingered long enough yet to sample all the beverages, 

nor to experience the full range of the soundtrack curated by maestro 

of the radio waves Ferris O’Brien, but if it were to include the 

Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime,” it would be thoroughly appropriate. 

After all, time isn’t holding us. Time isn’t after us. And 

spending some of it in forming – or reliving – memories with loved 

ones over good food is a great investment. Whenever you are. 


QUICK TIPS 

Try to be flexible. The interior only has room to seat 

about 30 people tops, and since they don’t take reservations 

you might be in for a bit of a wait. Try not to 

be at starvation’s door when you arrive and be ready to 

possess your souls in patience if need be – it’s worth it. 

Don’t overlook the outdoors. True, we’re currently in 

the pit of winter, but the patio at R&J is covered for the 

season, and never goes dead since it features (surprisingly 

comfortable) artificial turf from Always Greener 

OKC. Even now, it’s a viable option to step outside. 


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AMERICAN 

ANN’S CHICKEN FRY HOUSE A Route 

66 classic with copious decorative 

memorabilia, and huge portions of excellent 

chicken-fried steak. 4106 NW 39th, OKC, 

943.8915 $ 

BOULEVARD CAFETERIA Chicken and 

dumplings, liver and onions - one of the last 

of the area’s independent cafeterias is still 

pounding out the hits. 525 NW 11th, OKC, 

239.6861 $ 

CAFÉ 7 Fast and casual, with varied 

salad, sandwich, pizza and pasta options, 

all priced under $7. 14101 N May, OKC, 

748.3354; 120 N Robinson, Suite W 175, 

OKC, 748.3354 $ 

CAFÉ 501 Pizzas, salads and specialty 

sandwiches on artisan breads. 501 S 

Boulevard, Edmond, 359.1501; 5825 NW 

Grand, OKC, 844.1501 $$ 

CLASSEN GRILL Deftly done diner 

deliciousness, especially breakfast. 5124 N 

Classen Blvd, OKC, 842.0428 $ 

DEEP FORK GRILL Crisply elegant 

atmosphere complements superb seafood 

(cedar plank salmon is a specialty) and 

steaks. 5418 N Western, OKC, 848.7678 

$$ 

DINER, THE The classics never go out of 

style – just ask the locals who flock here 

for masterful preparation of ordinary 

breakfast and lunch fare. 213 E Main, 

Norman, 329.6642 $ 

DISTRICT 21 This sleek, inexpensive 

bastion of creativity is run by Francis 

Tuttle’s culinary school. 12777 N Rockwell, 

OKC, 717.7700 $ 

FLINT Casual style plus outstanding 

contemporary cuisine makes a winning 

combination in the Colcord Hotel. 15 N 

Robinson, OKC, 601.4300 $$ 

HEFNER GRILL Upscale fare and a tempting 

brunch to boot, with the enhancements of a 

live piano and a spectacular lake view. 9201 

Lake Hefner Pkwy, OKC, 748.6113 $$ 

INTERURBAN Great food (and prices) in 

casual comfort – try the chicken-fried 

steak and anything with honey-pepper 

bacon. 4 metro locations, interurban.us $$ 

KAISER’S DINER A venerable location 

is back in business, offering juicy burgers, 

sandwiches, tempting entrees and a 

vintage soda-fountain experience. 1039 N 

Walker Ave, OKC, 232.7632 $ 

LEGEND’S A casually upscale landmark 

for over 40 years, it still serves 

exceptional seafood, steaks and more. 

1313 W Lindsey, Norman, 329.8888 $$ 

MUTT’S AMAZING HOT DOGS Inspired 

creations featuring varied prime meats 

and unexpected and tasty flavor profiles. 

1400 NW 23rd, OKC, 525.3647 $ 

NEBU This airy provider of chef-prepared 

sandwiches, sushi, pizza and more is in 

the garden wing of the Devon tower. 280 

W Sheridan, OKC $ 

PACKARD’S NEW AMERICAN KITCHEN 

They’re not kidding about the “new” – the 

menu is filled with innovative ideas. 201 

NW 10th, Suite 100, OKC, 605.3771 $$ 

PARK HOUSE The staunch wine list and 

great view of the Myriad Gardens add to a 

menu filled with contemporary American 

tastes. 125 Ron Norick Blvd, OKC, 

445.7080 $$ 

PICASSO CAFÉ As creative as its 

neighbors in the Paseo Arts District; zippy 

sandwiches, salads, pizza and surprises 

abound. 3009 Paseo, OKC, 602.2002 $ 

POPS A bit out of the way but worth 

the drive, this café has burgers, salads, 

shakes and an unbelievably broad soda 

selection. 660 W Highway 66, Arcadia, 

233.2020 $ 

THE R&J LOUNGE The culinary luminaries 

behind Ludivine present a more relaxed, 

sentimental dining experience; the drinks 

menu is a thing of beauty. 320 NW 10th, 

OKC, 602.5066 $$ 

REDROCK CANYON GRILL Rotisserie 

chicken, enchiladas and steak in a casual 

hacienda-style atmosphere by the lake. 9221 

E Lake Hefner Pkwy, OKC, 749.1995 $$ 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRILL Amply portioned 

and green chili-amplified burgers, breakfasts 

and more fill this inviting diner. 231 S 

Coltrane, Edmond, 562.4777 $ 

RUNNING WILD CATERING Elegance is as 

abundant as flavor in the spreads supplied 

for special occasions by this full-service 

caterer; home to a broad menu and 

impeccable execution. Appointment only. 

3830 N Maney Ave, OKC, 751.0688 $$ 

SATURN GRILL A lunch star: inspired pizza, 

sandwiches and salads. 6432 Avondale, OKC, 

843.7114 $ 

SCRATCH Isn’t that the best place for food 

to come from Entrees, sides and wondrous 

craft cocktails are carefully concocted inhouse. 

132 W Main, Norman, 801.2900 $$ 

SYRUP The most enticing meal of the day 

is at this unique breakfast boutique (the 

crunchy French toast is something special). 

123 E Main, Norman, 701.1143 $ 

VAST Steaks, seafood and globally 

inspired American cuisine, with a view truly 

unparalleled in Oklahoma. 280 W Sheridan, 

49th floor, OKC, 702.7262 $$ 

VICEROY GRILLE Opulent décor, 

comfortable environs and some outstanding 

cuisine make a strong recommendation 

for the Ambassador Hotel’s in-house 

restaurant; don’t overlook the brunch 

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WAFFLE CHAMPION A Midtown diner 

bringing joy to those addicted to its gourmet 

sweet or savory waffle options. 1212 N 

Walker, OKC, 525.9235 $ 

WHISKEY CAKE High-quality locally 

sourced food served in a homey 

atmosphere. Enjoy – and don’t forget the 

namesake dessert. 1845 NW Expressway, 

OKC, 582.2253 $$ 

ASIAN 

180 MERIDIAN GRILL Blending Asian 

cuisine with U.S. culture: sirloin with teriyaki 

butter, hoisin BBQ duck pizza and sushi 

options. 2541 W Main, Norman, 310.6110 

$$ 

DOT WO GARDEN Dot Wo continues its 

legacy by pairing sumptuous classics of 

Chinese cuisine with fiery, fresh sushi. 6161 

N May, OKC, 608.2388 $$ 

GRAND HOUSE A Chinese restaurant 

that goes the extra mile to provide 

enjoyable ambiance alongside its 

excellent cuisine. 2701 N Classen, OKC, 

524.7333 $$ 

GUERNSEY PARK A hidden treasure on an 

Uptown back street, it’s home to tasty Asian 

fusion with a hint of French influence. 2418 N 

Guernsey, OKC, 605.5272 $$ 

O ASIAN FUSION Sublime quality in 

a wide span of culinary influences – 

freshly rolled sushi to fiery curry – in 

cool, vibrant digs. 105 SE 12th, Norman, 

701.8899 $$ 

SAII Rich ambiance boosts expertly done 

Japanese, Thai and Chinese fare plus 

stellar sushi. 6900 N May, OKC, 702.7244 

$$ 

VII ASIAN BISTRO A bright, sleek 

interior and savory spate of Chinese and 

Vietnamese options. 2900 N Classen, OKC, 

604.2939 $ 

BAKERY 

BIG SKY BREAD Enjoy cookies, scones, 

brownies or granola, plus an incredible bevy 

of fresh-baked bread. 6606 N Western, 

OKC, 879.0330 $ 

BROWN’S BAKERY An incredible selection 

of delicious traditional and specialty cakes, 

cookies, breads and other baked goods. 

1100 N Walker, OKC, 232.0363 $ 

CUPCAKES TO GO GO Love of travel (and 

a sweet tooth) inspire the myriad flavor 

combinations in this trove of treats – its 

rotating menu means every trip reveals a 

different taste destination. 2524 W Edmond 

Rd, Edmond, 330.2190 $ 

CUPPIES & JOE The name is only part of the 

story: it’s cupcakes and coffee and pie and 

live music and a cozy, trendy vibe and more. 

727 NW 23rd, OKC, 528.2122 $ 

HURTS DONUT CO. Ignore your childhood 

hesitations: you do want a Hurts Donut. The 

24-hour Campus Corner locale pumps out 

nonstop sweet and savory innovations. 746 

Asp Ave, Norman, 417.300.6106 $ 

KITCHEN NO. 324 Seasonally inspired café, 

coffee curator and craft bakery serving 

spectacular rustic American cuisine. 324 N 

Robinson, OKC, 763.5911 $ 

LA BAGUETTE Comfort and exquisite baking 

make a tres chic destination for brunch 

and beyond. 1130 Rambling Oaks, Norman, 

329.1101; 2100 W Main, Norman, 329.5822 $ 

PIE JUNKIE Call ahead to order a whole 

pie or quiche or walk in and choose from 

what’s on hand; either way the flavors are 

incredible. 1711 NW 16th, OKC, 605.8767 $ 

SARA SARA CUPCAKES The ambiance and 

milk bar make great additions to the variety 

of specialty cupcakes in this charming 

little converted house. 7 NW 9th, OKC, 

600.9494 $ 

BAR // PUB FOOD 

51ST STREET SPEAKEASY The joint’s porch 

and patio are perpetually packed, and the 

top-shelf spirits and beers flow with joyous 

abandon. 1114 NW 51st, OKC, 463.0470 $ 

ABNER’S ALE HOUSE Beers and whiskies of 

the best, plus knockout dishes aimed at recreating 

the true English public house vibe. 

121 E Main, Norman, 928.5801 $$ 

THE BARREL Drink deep of top-shelf wines, 

beers and whiskies, braced by thoroughly 

appetizing pub fusion cuisine. 4308 N 

Western, OKC, 525.6682 $ 

BELLE ISLE BREWERY Live music, 

handcrafted beers and a great burger 

selection in 50 Penn Place. 1900 NW 

Expressway, OKC, 840.1911 $ 

BLU FINE WINE & FOOD A sleek bar that 

stands out due to quick, courteous service 

and a menu with gourmet range. 201 S 

Crawford, Norman, 360.4258 $$ 

CLUB ONE15 A nightclub vibe with energetic 

music and three bars, plus a robust menu 

including fajitas, pasta bowls and seafood. 

115 E Sheridan, OKC, 605.5783 $$ 

DEEP DEUCE GRILL A funky, comfortable 

alternative to Bricktown crowds, featuring 

burgers, beer and a people-watching patio. 

307 NE 2nd, OKC, 235.9100 $ 

JAMES E. MCNELLIE’S Designed to bring 

Ireland’s pub culture to OKC, this Midtown 

hotspot features 350 varieties of beer. 1100 

Classen Dr, OKC, 601.7468 $$ 

MONT, THE Tempting pub food with 

Southwestern zing at a Norman landmark 

with a primo patio. 1300 Classen Blvd, 

Norman, 329.3330 $ 

OAK & ORE A neighborhood hangout of 

vintage rustic materials, offering more 

than a handful of creative knife-and-fork 

sandwiches and lovingly chosen craft beers. 

1732 NW 16th, OKC $ 

O’CONNELL’S IRISH PUB & GRILLE 

Beloved by students, alumni and townies, 

it’s served killer burgers, beer and festive 

atmosphere since 1968. 769 Asp, Norman, 

217.8454 $ 

PELOTON Brake for a handful of apps, 

sandwiches and salads plus a great wine and 

beer selection. 900 N Broadway Ave, OKC 

605.0513 $ 

PUB W Multiple atmospheres for whatever 

vibe you like, and a menu of choice beer 

and “new classic” fare from barbeque wings 

to thick pork chops. 3720 W Robinson, 

Norman, 701.5844 $$ 

REPUBLIC GASTROPUB Part beer bar and 

part upscale eatery, pairing a vast selection 

of quality brews with imaginative menu 

items. 5830 N Classen Blvd, OKC, 286.4577 

$$ 

SAINTS An inviting Irish bar where whiskey 

and beer offerings pair nicely with classics 

like shepherd’s pie, bangers and fish and 

chips. 1715 NW 16th, OKC, 602.6308 $$ 

URBAN WINEWORKS Made-in-Oklahoma 

wine paired with haute culinary creations 

featuring rabbit, duck, pork belly and more. 

1749 NW 16th, OKC, 525.9463 $$ 

WES WELKER’S The food shows great 

variety and imagination, like duck nachos, 

and the bevy of TVs and 83 available beers 

ain’t bad either. 3121 W Memorial, OKC, 

608.2200 $$ 

BARBEQUE 

EARL’S RIB PALACE Beloved by locals in a 

competitive genre, the chain pounds out hit 

ribs and turkey as well as a top-tier burger. 6 

metro locations, earlsribpalace.com $ 

IRON STAR URBAN BARBEQUE Named for 

notorious outlaw Belle Starr, its entrees 

are excellent, but the sides are equal 

players as well. 3700 N Shartel, OKC, 

524.5925 $$ 


FARE | Eat & Drink 

LEO’S BAR-B-Q Rich flavor and tender 

texture for commendable value – no wonder 

it’s a periennial favorite among Oklahoma 

connoisseurs. 3631 N Kelley, OKC 424.5367 $ 

RUDY’S Totally casual – plastic trays and 

utensils – with serious barbeque chops. 

3450 Chautauqua, Norman, 307.0552; 3437 

W Memorial, OKC, 254.4712 $$ 

BURGERS // SANDWICHES 

BISON WITCHES Monster sandwiches with 

standout flavors, best enjoyed with a bread 

bowl of fresh hot soup and a bag of pretzels. 

211 E Main, Norman, 364.7555 $ 

CAFÉ PLAID Fresh sandwiches begging 

to be combined with sensational salads 

(veggie, tuna, pasta…) – an ideal lunch spot 

near OU. 333 W Boyd, Norman, 360.2233 

$ 

CHARCOAL OVEN Serving premium 

charbroiled burgers since 1958 for the 

flavor of a backyard cookout via drive-in. 

2701 NW Expressway, OKC $ 

COW CALF-HAY The selections are ample 

and the delicious never-frozen patties 

are mmmmmassive. 3409 Wynn, Edmond, 

509.2333, 212 N Harvey, OKC, 601.6180 $ 

FLATIRE BURGERS Boasting innovations 

like sauerkraut, pineapple relish and 

habanero salsa.100 N University, Edmond, 

974.4638 $ 

GARAGE BURGERS & BEER, THE The focus 

is on the many tempting flavor possibilities 

of huge, juicy burgers and fries. 5 metro 

locations, eatatthegarage.com $ 

HILLBILLY PO BOYS Unassuming name; 

mighty appealing flavor in tasty seafood 

sandwiches and the licit thrill of moonshine 

cocktails. 1 NW 9th, OKC, 702.9805 $ 

IRMA’S BURGER SHACK Simply great fries, 

rings and burgers; try the No Name Ranch 

beef. 1035 NW 63rd, OKC, 840.4762; 1120 

Classen Dr, OKC, 235.4762 $ 

JOHNNIE’S CHARCOAL BROILER Freshground 

burgers cooked over real charcoal; 

try the Cheese Theta or Caesar varieties. 4 

metro locations, johnniesok.com $ 

LOUIE’S GRILL & BAR Casually cool and 

come-as-you-are bar-type hangouts 

excelling at burgers, sandwiches 

and pizzas. 12 metro locations, 

louiesgrillandbar.com $ 

LOUIE’S ON THE LAKE An unbeatable 

view of Lake Hefner from the spacious 

patio adds ambiance to tasty entrees 

under $10. 9401 Lake Hefner Pkwy, OKC, 

751.2298 $ 

MULE, THE Solid beer and beverage 

selection plus delectable gourmet grilled 

cheeses and melts (ingredients range from 

fontina to figs). 1630 N Blackwelder, OKC, 

601.1400 $ 

ND FOODS Gigantic Boar’s Head deli 

sandwiches, homemade soups and freshly 

baked cookies, pies and other desserts. 2632 

W Britton Rd, OKC, 840.9364 $ 

NIC’S GRILL It’s small, it’s crowded … and 

it’s incredible. Mounds of fresh fries and 

colossal burgers, easily among the metro’s 

best. 1202 N Penn, OKC, 524.0999 $ 

S&B’S BURGER JOINT Good news: these 

super-tasty burgers come as sliders too, the 

better to sample more selections. 5 metro 

locations, sandbburgers.com $ 

SERVICE STATION A former filling station 

with vintage décor, now serving up delicious 

half-pound burgers and fries. 502 S 

Webster, Norman, 364.2136 $ 

SOONER DAIRY LUNCH This modest little 

drive-in has been feeding its staunch fans 

delicious burgers, tots and shakes for over 

six decades. 1820 W Main, Norman, 321.8526 

$ 

TEXADELPHIA The menu draws raves 

for burgers and wraps, but especially the 

monstrous made-to-order cheesesteaks. 

200 S Oklahoma, OKC, 208.4000 $ 

TUCKER’S ONION BURGERS A small 

menu whose bravura execution makes the 

meal hard to forget. 3 metro locations, 

tuckersonionburgers.com $ 

URBAN JOHNNIE’S Gourmet burgers and 

more in a sleek bar atmosphere from the 

minds behind Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler. 121 

NE 2nd, OKC, 208.4477 $ 

COFFEEHOUSE // TEA ROOM 

ALL ABOUT CHA Universal standards and 

unusual concoctions (the sweet potato latte 

is a wonder) in bright, bustling atmosphere. 

3272 S Broadway, Edmond, 340.9959; 7300 N 

Western, OKC, 840.7725 $ 

BEATNIX CAFÉ, THE Get a sandwich, cup 

of hearty soup or powerhouse latte in the 

lovely laid-back vibe that pervades this 

dawdling spot. 136 NW 13th, OKC, 604.0211 $ 

THE BLUE BEAN Smoothies, pastries and 

sweet treats, plus excellent small-batch 

roasted coffee – try the specialty flavor 

combos. 13316 S Western, OKC, 735.5115 $ 

CAFÉ EVOKE Outstanding coffee and other 

beverages from one of the area’s great 

caterers; plus soup, sandwiches, snacks or 

sweets. 103 S Broadway, Edmond, 285.1522 $ 

COFFEE SLINGERS Rocking a brisk, urban 

vibe on Automobile Alley, it’s a gathering 

place for genuine java enthusiasts. 1015 N 

Broadway, OKC, 606.2763 $ 

DISTRICT HOUSE Pop into the Plaza 

District for beans from Tulsa’s Topeca 

Coffee, deli sandwiches and the occasional 

live music event. 1755 NW 16th, OKC $ 

ELEMENTAL COFFEE Seriously spectacular 

coffee roasted in-house - passionate staff is 

always eager to share knowledge about the 

process. 815 N Hudson, OKC, 633.1703 $ 

MICHELANGELO’S Enjoy exceptional 

coffees and wines, a well-stocked pastry 

case and breakfast and lunch selections. 

207 E Main, Norman, 579.3387 $ 

PARAMOUNT, THE A Film Row joint with 

a screening room attached, its all-day 

beverage menu delivers the stuff dreams 

are made of. 701 W Sheridan, OKC, 

517.0787 $ 

RED CUP Comfortably ramshackle 

with great coffee, vegetarian-friendly 

specials and live music. Highly 

recommended! 3122 N Classen Blvd, 

OKC, 525.3430 $ 

T, AN URBAN TEAHOUSE This endearing 

retreat offers over 100 varieties and expert 

counsel to explore a world of possibili-teas. 

7518 N May, OKC, 418.4333 $ 

CONTINENTAL 

BIN 73 Diners can fill up on filet mignon 

or simply top the evening off with 

tapas while enjoying the full bar and 

chic ambiance. 7312 N Western, OKC, 

843.0073 $$ 

BLACKBIRD A gastropub with succulent 

creativity (pot roast nachos!) and a 

broad beer, wine and whiskey list. 575 S 

University, Norman, 928.5555 $$ 

CHEEVER’S Southwestern-influenced 

recipes and contemporary comfort food; 

truly one of the city’s finest restaurants. 

2409 N Hudson, OKC, 525.7007 $$ 

COACH HOUSE, THE Definitely among 

the metro’s most elegant dining: 

specialties prepared with classical 

perfection. 6437 Avondale, OKC, 

842.1000 $$$ 

KYLE’S 1025 For an evening of 

understated sophistication, Kyle’s 

magnificent steaks, prime seafood, tapas 

or even meatloaf are a must. 1025 NW 

70th, OKC, 840.0115 $$ 

LOTTINVILLES Rotisserie chicken, woodgrilled 

salmon and a host of entrees, 

salads and panini; the Sunday brunch is 

epic. 801 Signal Ridge, Edmond, 341.2244 

$$ 


MANTEL, THE Marvelous steaks and seafood 

(don’t miss the lobster bisque), in a refined, 

intimate atmosphere. 201 E Sheridan, OKC, 

236.8040 $$$ 

MELTING POT, THE Make a meal an event to 

remember with an elegant fondue feast. 4 E 

Sheridan, OKC, 235.1000 $$$ 

METRO WINE BAR & BISTRO, THE A 

comfortably upscale favorite covering 

cuisines from vichyssoise to crème brulée. 

6418 N Western, OKC, 840.9463 $$ 

MICHAEL’S GRILL Urbane, intimate dining: 

steaks, chops, seafood and pastas, and 

Caesar salad prepared tableside. 2824 W 

Country Club, OKC, 810.9000 $$$ 

MUSEUM CAFÉ, THE Inside the OKC Museum 

of Art, its European-inspired menu delights 

for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 415 

Couch, OKC, 235.6262 $$ 

PARK AVENUE GRILL A soigne dining 

experience in the Skirvin Hilton, blending 

traditional steak and seafood with 1930s high 

style. 1 Park, OKC, 702.8444 $$$ 

PASEO GRILL Intimate inside and cheerful 

on the patio, with an award-winning menu of 

distinctive flavors – try the duck salad. 2909 

Paseo, OKC, 601.1079 $$$ 

ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE A 

diverse international menu set off by select 

wines. 12252 N May, OKC, 212.4577; 2824 N 

Penn, OKC, 528.2824 $$ 

SEVEN47 Enjoy sleek, swank décor and 

an appealingly broad menu including a 

tantalizing brunch. 747 Asp, Norman, 

701.8622 $$ 

SIGNATURE GRILL Unassuming locale; 

huge culinary rewards of French and 

Italian flavors in a few select dishes. 1317 E 

Danforth, Edmond, 330.4548 $$$ 

WEST The staff is speedy, the décor sleek 

and modern, and the entrées wide-ranging 

but elegantly simple. 6714 N Western, OKC, 

607.4072 $$ 

FRENCH 

LA BAGUETTE BISTRO Fine dining (linger 

over multiple courses often) with an 

exceptional bakery, deli and butcher shop 

on site. 7408 N May, OKC, 840.3047 $$ 

WHISPERING PINES B&B A secluded 

getaway housing sumptuous, savory 

cuisine in quiet comfort. 7820 E Highway 9, 

Norman, 447.0202 $$$ 

GERMAN 

DAS BOOT CAMP Exceptional cuisine (and 

magnificent beer) in a fast-paced location 

downtown. 229 E Main, Norman, 701.3748 $ 

INGRID’S Authentic German fare, 

including outstanding Oklahoma-made 

bratwurst. Don’t overlook breakfast, or 

the bakery counter! 3701 N Youngs, OKC, 

946.8444; 6501 N May, OKC $$ 

OLD GERMANY Justly renowned for its 

Bavarian delights – the schnitzels, soups 

and sausages are spectacular. 15920 SE 

29th, Choctaw, 390.8647 $$$ 

ROYAL BAVARIA Excellent renditions of 

traditional dishes, plus fantastisch housebrewed 

beers. 3401 S Sooner, Moore, 

799.7666 $$$ 

HEALTHY // ECLECTIC 

COOLGREENS Customization encouraged; 

every available component in salads, wraps 

and frozen yogurt is naturally delicious. 3 

metro locations, coolgreens.com $$ 

EARTH, THE Super, super fresh 

sandwiches, salads and soups in one of 

the most vegetarian- and vegan-friendly 

menus you’ll ever see. 750 Asp, Norman, 

573.5933 $ 

NANI Seating by reservation only, the 

constantly rotating set tasting menu 

blends sustainably sourced and foraged 

ingredients into a fusion of Japanese and 

Native American cuisine. Plaza District, 

OKC (call for address), 420.7569 $$$ 

LOCAL Using fine, fresh regionally 

sourced ingredients, its menu changes 

seasonally but its warm atmosphere is 

constant. 2262 W Main, Norman, 928.5600 

$$ 

LUDIVINE The menu adjusts constantly to 

reflect availability of elite-quality, locally 

sourced ingredients. 805 N Hudson, OKC, 

778.6800 $$$ 

ICE CREAM // YOGURT 

IL DOLCE GELATO Rich, creamy and 

decadently delicious, handmade daily from 

scratch. 937 SW 25th St, Moore, 794.7266; 

1318 N Interstate Dr, Norman, 329.7744 $ 

ORANGE LEAF Dozens and dozens of tasty, 

waistline-friendly flavors and toppings, 

charged by the ounce. 9 metro locations, 

orangeleafyogurt.com $ 

PEACHWAVE A full 50 flavors – every one 

low-fat or non-fat – of the finest, freshest 

ingredients in customized combinations. 3 

metro locations, peachwaveyogurt.com $ 

INDIAN 

GOPURAM – TASTE OF INDIA A full-service 

restaurant with the feel of fine dining, even 

during the inexpensive and plentiful lunch 

buffet. 4559 NW 23rd, OKC, 948.7373 $$ 

MISAL OF INDIA A Norman institution for 

over 30 years, specializing in tandooricooked 

delicacies in splendid ambiance. 580 

Ed Noble Pkwy, Norman, 579.5600 $$ 

TAJ A tremendous set of Indian staples and 

delicacies, plus full lunch and dinner buffets. 

1500 NW 23rd, OKC, 601.1888 $$ 

ITALIAN // PIZZA 

BELLINI’S Tasteful in décor and Italian 

offerings alike, this romantic nightspot 

quietly, confidently exudes elegance. 6305 

Waterford Blvd, OKC, 848.1065 $$ 

BENVENUTI’S Subtly flavored minestrone 

to rich, hearty ragouts, the fare keeps the 

booths full; don’t overlook Sunday brunch. 

105 W Main, Norman, 310.5271 $$ 

CAFFE PRANZO The atmosphere raises firsttime 

diners’ hopes; the execution exceeds 

them as classic dishes are elevated to 

greatness. 9622 N May, OKC, 755.3577 $$ 

EMPIRE SLICE HOUSE Reigning over the 

Plaza District in New York style, it offers 

whole pizzas or slices, a full bar and a primo 

patio. 1734 NW 16th, OKC $ 

GABRIELLA’S A fresh chapter in the family’s 

delectable legacy; one bite of the homemade 

Italian sausage should win diners’ hearts with 

ease. 1226 NE 63rd, OKC, 478.4955 $$ 

HIDEAWAY PIZZA Incredible pizza in jovial 

surroundings; it’s amassed a devoted 

following for over half a century. 7 metro 

locations, hideawaypizza.com $$ 

HUMBLE PIE PIZZERIA No humility needed 

for this true Chicago-style pizza, boasting 

perhaps the best crust known to man. 1319 S 

Broadway, Edmond, 715.1818 $ 

JOEY’S A creative pizzeria on OKC’s Film 

Row, Joey’s serves first-rate appetizers and 

salads along with its mouth-watering pies. 

700 W Sheridan, OKC, 525.8503 $$ 

KEN’S PIZZA An old favorite returns to 

Edmond with its signature thin crust and 

spicy sauce set to win new fans. 628 W 

Danforth Rd, Edmond $ 

KNUCK’S WHEELHOUSE Homemade daily 

with sauces from scratch, it’s a tasty and 

varied stopover for Bricktown wanderers as 

well as a pizza-lover’s destination in its own 

right. 103 E California, OKC, 605.4422 $ 

Chef Jason’s Wild Salmon 

East Coast Style 

Fresh Seafood, Killer Pasta & So Much More. 

Fresh Seafood, Killer Pasta & So Much More. 

2824 N. Penn Ave • 12252 N. May Avenue • Rococo-Restaurant.com 


FARE | Eat & Drink 

We have been putting 

a little Italian in 

everything we make 

since 1979… 13 different 

sauces featuring our 

famous Trieste… Veal, 

Chicken, Shrimp and 5 different kinds 

of Lasagne! Over 175 items from all the 

regions in Italy… and a Wine Spectator 

Award of Excellence Wine List. 

10712 NORTH MAY AVENUE • OKC, OK 73120 

405.755.2255 • ORDER ONLINE AT PAPADIOSOKC.COM 

MONI’S Handmade, New Jersey-style brick 

oven pizza and authentic pasta recipes from 

Southern Italy in a casual, comfy ambience 

(ideal for dates). 17200 N May, Edmond, 

285.5991 $$ 

OTHELLO’S Warm mussels to tiramisu – all 

you could want in a romantic Italian café. 

434 Buchanan, Norman, 701.4900; 1 S 

Broadway, Edmond, 330.9045 $$ 

PAPA DIO’S Three generations of the 

Bonadio family offer an ample menu of new, 

classic and healthy dishes in separate dining 

rooms for family or casual dining. 10712 N 

May, OKC, 755.2255 $$ 

PIZZA 23 A tempting suite of specialty pies 

and good beer selection in crisp, urban 

décor. 600-B NW 23rd St, OKC, 601.6161 

$$ 

PIZZERIA GUSTO Neapolitan-style 

pizza (quality ingredients, extremely hot 

fire) stars alongside Italy-inspired salads, 

pastas and appetizers. 2415 N Walker Ave, 

OKC, 437.4992 $$ 

REVOLVE PIZZA A fully customizable dining 

experience: guests build their dream pies 

from the crust up and the quick-fire brick 

ovens do the rest. 5500 W Memorial, OKC, 

792.2858 $ 

SOPHABELLA’S A quiet, classy gem offering 

premier tastes from Chicago and beyond in 

style. 7628 N May, OKC, 879.0100 $$$ 

STELLA MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE A 

luscious spate of tastes for a casual lunch, 

romantic dinner or brunch, amid stylish 

scenery. 1201 N Walker, OKC, 235.2200 $$ 

TOMMY’S An old favorite returns to the 

metro to provide primo pasta, pizzas and 

plenty of ambiance. 5516 W Memorial, OKC, 

470.5577 $$ 

UPPER CRUST This pizzeria and wine bar 

specializes in thin-crust, New York-style 

pies. 5860 N Classen Blvd, OKC, 842.7743; 

1205 NW 178th, Edmond, 285.8887 $$ 

VICTORIA’S A shabby-comfortable 

atmosphere with local art on its walls and the 

art of pasta on its plates – try the chicken 

lasagna. 327 White, Norman, 329.0377; 3000 

SW 104th St, OKC, 759.3580 $ 

VITO’S RISTORANTE Homestyle Italian 

cuisine in an intimate setting where the staff 

treat customers like guests in their home. 

7521 N May, OKC, 848.4867 $$ 

WEDGE, THE Wood-fired pies with fresh 

ingredients (like figs or truffle oil) and sauce 

from scratch. 230 NE 1st, OKC, 270.0660; 

4709 N Western, OKC, 602.3477 $$ 

JAPANESE // SUSHI 

CAFÉ ICON Tempting sushi and Japanese 

specialties fill the menu to bursting with 

visually splendid and palate-pleasing treats. 

311 S Blackwelder, Edmond, 340.8956 $$ 

GOGO SUSHI Prime for lovers of speed 

and convenience – go go check it out! 1611 S 

Service Rd, Moore, 794.3474; 432 NW 10th, 

OKC, 602.6333 $$ 

IN THE RAW DUNWELL SUSHI A chic space 

on the Bricktown Canal offering excellent 

sushi, specialty rolls and sake. 200 S 

Oklahoma, OKC, 702.1325 $$ 

MUSASHI’S Exquisitely flavorful Japanese 

cuisine prepared with genuine artistry by 

skilled chefs at tableside hibachi grills. 4315 

N Western, OKC, 602.5623 $$ 

SUSHI BAR, THE Sushi staples done with 

élan, plus more adventurous options, in a 

bustling, comfortable environment. 1201 NW 

178th, OKC, 285.7317 $$ 

SUSHI NEKO An established OKC favorite 

combining style (sleek, brisk, classy) with 

substance (in a broad and creative menu). 

4318 N Western, OKC, 528.8862 $$ 

TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT It’s small 

with a traditional menu; but it’s palpably 

fresh and routinely cited as among the 

metro’s best. 7516 N Western, OKC, 

848.6733 $$ 

MEDITERRANEAN 

AVANTI BAR & GRILL Casual elegance with 

contemporary Italian menu twists: crab 

falafel, bolognese pizza and more. 13509 

Highland Park, OKC, 254.5200 $$ 

BASIL MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ Chicken 

Bandarri, Beef Souvlaki or a fresh bowl 

of tangy tabouli; flavor leaps from every 

corner of the menu. 211 NW 23rd, OKC, 

602.3030 $ 

COUSCOUS CAFE Traditional Moroccan 

tagine dishes to favorites like homemade 

falafel and kofta, with a bounty for 

vegetarians. 6165 N May, OKC, 286.1533 $ 

HAIGET’S Vegan-friendly – and friendly in 

general – this gem rewards the adventurous 

with Ethiopian and Kenyan specialties. 308 

W Edmond Rd, Edmond, 509.6441 $$ 

MEDITERRANEAN IMPORTS & DELI 

Selected groceries and a menu stocked with 

options; the food is authentic, quick and 

spectacular. 5620 N May, OKC, 810.9494 $ 

NUNU’S Tangy, tantalizing, fresh and healthy 

flavors, reproduced from generations-old 

recipes. 3131 W Memorial, OKC, 751.7000 $ 

QUEEN OF SHEBA A spicy, vegan-friendly 

menu of Ethiopian delights awaits the bold. 

Bring friends and be prepared to linger. 2308 

N MacArthur, OKC, 606.8616 $$ 

ZORBA’S Family recipes proudly share 

flavors of Cyprus, Spain, Greece and 

Morocco. 6014 N May, OKC, 947.7788 $ 

MEXICAN // LATIN AMERICAN 

1492 Authentic Mexican cuisine in an 

elegant, romantic setting with perhaps the 

world’s best mojitos. 1207 N Walker, OKC, 

236.1492 $$ 

ABUELO’S The variety, plates, flavors 

and experience are all huge. No passport 

required. 17 E Sheridan, OKC, 235.1422; 

3001 W Memorial, OKC, 755.2680 $$ 

ALFREDO’S Kick back with an agave 

limeade and peruse the ample menu’s 

avocado enchiladas, fried tacos and more. 

4 metro locations, alfredosok.com $$ 

BIG TRUCK TACOS It’s often standingroom-only 

at lunch, but don’t let that deter 

you from fresh, imaginative taco creations. 

530 NW 23rd, OKC, 525.8226 $ 

CAFÉ DO BRASIL It’s a long way to Rio, but 

the spicy, savory menu covers the distance 

in a mouthful. 440 NW 11th, OKC, 525.9779 

$$ 

CAFÉ KACAO A sunlit space filled with 

bright, vibrant Guatemalan flavors. The 

breakfast specialties truly dazzle. 3325 N 

Classen, OKC, 602.2883 $ 

CANTINA LAREDO A sophisticated take on 

Mexican fare, specializing in fresh fish and 

Angus beef. 1901 NW Expressway (in Penn 

Square Mall), OKC, 840.1051 $$ 

CHILTEPES Chuchitos to atol de elote, this 

Plaza District restaurant serves as a guided 

tour to the wondrous flavors of Guatemala. 

1800 NW 16th, OKC, 601.0384 $$ 

CHUY’S The portions are substantial, the 

Hatch chile-fueled flavors are strong and 

the vibe is playfully enthusiastic. 760 N 

Interstate Dr, Norman, 360.0881 $$ 

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP Jumbo burritos, 

big salads and especially shrimp tacos – 

quickly and in plenitude. 752 Asp, Norman, 

701.1000; 208 Johnny Bench, OKC, 

602.3899 $ 

IGUANA MEXICAN GRILL Unique Mexican 

flavor in a fun atmosphere at reasonable 

prices. 9 NW 9th, OKC, 606.7172 $$ 

INCA TRAIL Flavors from around the 

world, piquant ceviches to homemade flan. 

10948 N May, OKC, 286.0407 $$ 

JUAN DEL FUEGO This self-styled Mexi- 

Diner dishes up breakfast and lunch from 

both sides of the border. 223 34th Ave SW, 

Norman, 310.20302 $ 

LA BRASA Flavors of Peru make for a 

powerfully delicious dining experience in 

ceviches, sandwiches, fried rice and other 

entrees. 1310 NW 25th, OKC, 524.2251 $$ 

LA LUNA Its festive cantina-style 

atmosphere only adds to the enjoyment of 

classic fajitas, enchiladas and the bold carne 

ranchera. 409 W Reno, OKC, 235.9596 $$ 


MAMA ROJA MEXICAN KITCHEN Handrolled 

tamales, vendor-style tacos and 

more, on the scenic shores of Lake Hefner. 

9219 E Lake Hefner Pkwy, OKC, 302.6262 

$$ 

MAMAVECA Familiar Mexican favorites plus 

the diverse delights of Peruvian cuisine. 

2551 W Hemphill, Norman, 573.4003 $$ 

TARAHUMARA’S This airy ristorante serves 

huge, tasty Tex-Mex classics plus less 

ubiquitous fare like mole poblano. 702 N 

Porter, Norman, 360.8070 $$ 

GEORGE, THE High atop Founders Tower, its 

spectacular view adds savor to expert chefdriven 

creations featuring prime beef. 5900 

Mosteller Dr, OKC, 607.4360 $$$ 

HOLLIE’S FLATIRON STEAKHOUSE Plush 

and cozy, with entrees seared on a flatiron 

grill and a kick of Southwestern spice in the 

menu. 1199 Service Rd, Moore, 799.0300 $$ 

JAMIL’S STEAKHOUSE Steak, lobster or 

prime rib with Lebanese appetizers gratis – 

Jamil’s has fed Oklahoma well since 1964. 

4910 N Lincoln, OKC, 525.8352 $$ 

TED’S CAFÉ ESCONDIDO Fast, fresh and 

amply portioned, it’s often very crowded 

and always supremely delicious. 4 metro 

locations, tedscafe.com $$ 

YUCATAN TACO STAND Feisty Latin fusion 

cuisine plus signature nachos and combos… 

and over 75 tequilas. 100 E California, Suite 

110, OKC, 886.0413 $ 

ZARATE’S The familiar joys of enchiladas 

and chimichangas, plus Peruvian dishes of 

plantains, yuca and imported spices. 706 S 

Broadway, Edmond, 330.6400 $$ 

SEAFOOD 

FISH CITY GRILL Shrimp and grits, oysters 

on the half shell… anyone who wishes 

Oklahoma had a coastline should feel right 

at home. 1389 E 15th, Edmond, 348.2300 $$ 

JAZMO’Z BOURBON STREET CAFÉ An 

upscale yet casual environment boasting 

Cajun and Creole-inspired selections. 100 E 

California, OKC, 232.6666 $$ 

LAND & SEA Chef Sean Cummings 

harnesses the delicious possibilities 

of multiple biomes in his latest savory 

concept. 7523 N May Ave, OKC, 755.2622 

$$$ 

PEARL’S CRABTOWN A huge Bricktown 

warehouse where the Crab Boil is a favorite 

and taste is king. 303 E Sheridan, OKC, 

232.7227 $$ 

PEARL’S OYSTER BAR A perennial winner in 

“best of the metro” polls for fresh, flavorful 

seafood and spicy Creole-inspired dishes. 

5641 N Classen, OKC, 848.8008 $$ 

SHACK SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR, THE A 

massive selection of nicely spiced Cajun 

and Creole cooking, plus seafood. 13801 

Quail Pointe Dr, OKC, 286.5959 $$ 

SOUL FOOD 

BIGHEAD’S Fried alligator, frog legs and 

simmering, savory seafood gumbo – it’s a 

bayou treat right nearby. 617 S Broadway, 

Edmond, 340.1925 $$ 

THE DRUM ROOM Crispy, juicy fried chicken 

(among the city’s best) stars with fried 

okra, waffles and a fully loaded bar. 4300 N 

Western, OKC, 604.0990 $$ 

JAX SOUL KITCHEN The team behind 

Blackbird and blu dishes up big ol’ helpings of 

jambalaya, pork ribs, fried catfish and many 

more deep South classics. 575 S University, 

Norman, 801.2828 $ 

KD’S Pork chops, stuffed catfish, shrimp 

and grits and more of Kevin Durant’s favorite 

foods, presented with skill and vim – and a 

dose of star power. 224 Johnny Bench Dr, 

OKC, 701.3535 $$ 

MAMA E’S WINGS & WAFFLES A labor of 

love adored by locals seeking authentic 

Southern classics. 3838 Springlake, OKC, 

424.0800; 900 W Reno, OKC, 231.1190 $ 

MJ’S Super-tasty individual box meals (hint: 

Jambalaya Sammich) or enormous feasts for 

parties, give this caterer some prep time and 

they’ll rock your taste buds. Appointment 

only. 548.5657 $$ 

STEAKHOUSE 

BOULEVARD STEAKHOUSE Perfectly soigné 

ambiance and cuisine easily in the metro’s 

elite – a sumptuous, if pricy, masterpiece. 

505 S Boulevard, Edmond, 715.2333 $$$ 

CATTLEMEN’S This Oklahoma institution’s 

huge corn-fed steaks and matchless 

atmosphere are history served anew every 

day. 1309 S Agnew, OKC, 236.0416 $$ 

JUNIOR’S A landmark restaurant where 

hand-cut Angus steaks and lobster fight for 

attention with knockout fried chicken. 2601 

NW Expressway, OKC, 848.5597 $$$ 

MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE The 

ambiance and service are sublime, but fine 

aged steak broiled to perfection is the star. 

3241 W Memorial, OKC, 748.5959 $$$ 

MICKEY MANTLE’S This lushly atmospheric 

social spot in Bricktown serves powerhouse 

entrées and sides and with full amenities. 7 S 

Mickey Mantle, OKC, 272.0777 $$$ 

OPUS PRIME STEAKHOUSE Hand-cut 

USDA Prime Black Angus steaks, a vast wine 

selection and intimate ambience. 800 W 

Memorial, OKC, 607.6787 $$$ 

RANCH STEAKHOUSE Effortless opulence, 

custom-aged hand-cut tenderloins and 

ribeyes and warm Southern hospitality. 

3000 W Britton, OKC, 755.3501 $$$ 

RED PRIMESTEAK Visionary design and 

atmosphere house super-premium steaks, 

vibrant, imaginative flavors and amenities. 

504 N Broadway, OKC, 232.2626 $$$ 

TWELVE OAKS Lobster, seafood and divine 

steak, enhanced even more by the ambiance 

of a hilltop Victorian home. 6100 N Midwest, 

Edmond, 340.1002 $$$ 

THAI 

PAD THAI Dine in or carry out beautifully 

executed exemplars of soups, curries and 

noodles. 119 W Boyd, Norman, 360.5551 $ 

SALA THAI Pineapple curry, basil squid, 

cinnamon beef... the variety is exceptional, 

making this a popular midday option. 1614 

NW 23rd, OKC, 528.8424 $ 

SWEET BASIL The enormous aquarium adds 

to the cozy ambiance; with its outstanding 

curries and soups, it makes a great dinner 

date. 211 W Main, Norman, 217.8424 $$ 

TANA THAI There’s a lot to like here, from 

red snapper filet to pad thai. Pay attention to 

the soups, and do not play chicken with the 

spice level. 10700 N May, OKC, 749.5590 $$ 

VIETNAMESE 

CORIANDER CAFÉ Updating traditional 

Vietnamese recipes, this vegetarian-friendly 

café makes a quick, casual dining alternative. 

323 White, Norman, 801.3958 $ 

LIDO Spring rolls to vermicelli bowls, 

this venerable diner runs the gamut of 

Vietnamese,Chinese and even French 

cuisine. 2518 N Military, OKC, 521.1902 $$ 

PHO CA DAO Vermicelli bowls, rice platters, 

piping hot pho, icy cold bubble tea and more. 

2431 N Classen Blvd, OKC, 521.8819 $ 

PHO BULOUS Super fresh and super fast, 

specialties like Honey Ginger Chicken or 

Wasabi Salmon merit closer inspection. 

3409 S Broadway, Edmond, 475.5599 $ 

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PURSUITS 

SPHERE EXCELLENCE 

Elite performing troupe Cirque du Soleil has a dazzling 

show on its way to OKC this month – now the ball’s in 

your court. See page 81. 

TOP 10 

Prime starting points for making 

the most of the month 74 

CONTINENT OF CREATIVITY 

Explore the diverse glories of 

Africa through visiting art 76 

A GRAND GULF FETE 

Getting in on Galveston’s massive 

Mardi Gras celebration 78 

RICK DIAMOND 

SEE & DO 

January’s music, theater, visual 

arts and other delights 82 


PURSUITS | High Points 

The Top 

By Steve Gill 

IT’S A BIG, BUSY METRO OUT THERE – IF YOU CAN’T 

MAKE IT TO EVERYTHING, HERE’S WHERE TO START. 

PLANTING IDEAS 

January 16-18, State Fairgrounds 

It’s a promise to cherish through these frigid winter 

months: spring is coming. And when it does, when the 

weather encourages a joyous renovation of our indoor 

and outdoor spaces, the inspiration sown at the OKC 

Home & Garden Show will pay fruitful dividends. Tour 

wares and presentations by Kevin O’Connor, Don Engebretson, 

Matt Fox and over 500 other experts and vendors 

in landscaping, remodeling, cooking and design. 

AVANT-ART 

January 23, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 

The freshest, newest expressions of cutting-edge creativity 

fuel the annual Art Now exhibit that begins each 

year for the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center (a 

perfect match between event and organization). That 

showcase culminates in this fundraising gala boasting 

exceptional tastes and drinks, live performance and a 

chance to chat with the artists. And it is, naturally, one 

night only. 

GEAR UP FOR THE HOEDOWN 

January 24, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 

What better venue for this lucky seventh shindig to be 

located The dress code requests black tie (that includes 

the possibility of bolos, by the way) and cowboy boots 

for Infant Crisis Services’ joyous Boots & Ball Gowns 

gala, offering a rip-snortin’ good time in exchange for 

supporting the community’s neediest babies. Don’t wait 

too long to lasso tickets; it’s a perennial sellout. 

Follow That Bird 

January 26-27, Armstrong Auditorium 

It is, without exaggeration, the most famous ballet in 

the world. And though you may well know the tale of the 

love between Siegfried and Odette and its peril through 

the machinations of the villainous Rothbart, it’s rarely 

more ravishingly beautiful than when presented by the 

exemplary Russian National Ballet Theatre – relish the 

epic grace that is “Swan Lake” in one of their two special 

performances. 

SWEET SENSATION 

January 31, Marriott at NCED 

Supporting the arts in Norman is its own reward, 

but once a year the Firehouse Art Center and dozens 

of local restaurants and vendors come together 

to sweeten the deal considerably. Sample your pick of 

delectable cocoa-infused treats and get a feel for how 

the Firehouse encourages community creativity at the 

wondrous Chocolate Festival; it’s a must. 

PHOTOS: SWAN LAKE COURTESY ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM, 

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL COURTESY FIREHOUSE ART CENTER 


Strings Around 

the World 

January 12-13, All Souls & St. Paul’s Cathedral 

Music is a universal joy, one which requires no 

translation … which is a fortunate thing for Brightmusic, 

because otherwise the formidable 

chamber ensemble would be in need of multiple 

interpreters this month. The concert entitled 

“World Traveling Violin” features special guest 

Dr. Cyrus Beroukhim and works by Mozart, 

Khachaturian, Sheng, Ravel and Schoenfield – 

Austria to Tibet and beyond, all in OKC. 

PIONEERS IN PAINT 

January 15-April 25, Oklahoma Heritage Museum 

Brand new state! Brand new state! Going to creaaaaaate! As soon 

as there was an Oklahoma, someone had to begin forging its artistic 

identity – the retrospective exhibit “The First 50 Years” looks 

back at those trailblazers who established museums, began teaching 

art in state schools and universities, championed Native art 

and helped create an enduring legacy. 

Dr. Cyrus Beroukhim 

STRUM CIRCLE 

January 23, Oklahoma City Community College 

The next group visiting OCCC as featured guests in its Performing 

Arts Series is the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra – 

and no, they aren’t a dozen people all playing ukuleles, that would 

be silly. They’re 11 ukulelists (ukulelingers ukeliars) and one double 

bassist. More to the point, their show is musically magnificent 

and exceptionally funny; a perfect antidote to the winter blahs. 

PHOTOS: DR. CYRUS BEROUKHIM COURTESY NEW YORK CITY BALLET, WELLINGTON 

INTERNATIONAL UKULELE ORCHESTRA BY MATT GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY 

ROOM OF THE BOOM 

January 22, Bricktown 

Events Center 

Break out the tuxedo and 

fine cigars; OKC Charity 

Fight Night is returning to 

benefit the after-school 

programs of the OKC 

Police Athletic League by 

featuring a card filled with 

high-caliber matchups in 

both traditional boxing 

and mixed martial arts, 

hosted by The Motor City 

Cobra: celebrity guest 

and retired boxer Tommy 

“Hitman” Hearns. Pound 

for pound, it’s one of the 

strongest events on the 

entertainment calendar. 

Tommy “Hitman” Hearns 

WHEN ALL’S SAID AND DONNE 

January 9-18, OKC Civic Center 

This is a valediction permitting mourning, and rewarding quiet 

reflection. An academic who has spent her life pursuing her studies 

to the exclusion of personal relationships faces terminal cancer, 

and the end of all her days, with her accumulated wisdom and 

somber regrets for company. The OKC Theatre Company proudly 

presents the uncompromising, award-winning “Wit.” 


PURSUITS | Spotlight 

Left: Sofie & Jeff Mims, 

“Untitled;” next page clockwise 

from top: Sosena Solomon, 

“Rain,” Amber Wiley, 

“Untitled,” Ebony Iman 

Dallas, “Butterfly Woman,” 

Zena Allen, “Untitled,” Gay 

Pasley, “Vendora” 

CONTINENT 

OF CREATIVITY 

By Steve Gill 

A BUILDING WHERE PAINTINGS ARE HUNG FOR VISITORS TO 

OBSERVE AND PURCHASE is called an art gallery; so it’s indicative 

that the logo of Paseo district locale The Project Box refers to 

it as a community art space instead. Proprietor Lisa Jean Allswede 

explains that the venue, which opened in May, isn’t a place to buy a 

painting and leave; it’s for people to experience. 

“I like to use it as a creative space,” she said, “to have an open 

forum to teach people about the arts; use it as a vehicle to build community. 

I see it as a language – art is a language – so this is about 

exposing people to different ideas and themes through experiences.” 

Previous exhibitions have asked visitors to sketch their own 

visualizations and interpretations of freedom on the walls and 

invited the community to participate in a potluck supper and recipe 

sharing – the show for January combines painting, photography, 

video and live musical performance in a 

group exhibition inspired by the culture 

and beauty found across a continent. 

You’re invited to take part in “Wanderlust: 

Nomadic Interpretations of Contemporary 

Africa” January 2-31. 

The show is an extension of a project 

undertaken last year through the nonprofit 

Afrikanation Artists Organization. 

Curator Ebony Iman Dallas, an 

OKC resident and UCO grad with family 

in Somalia, explains that, “We had 

a project called the International Art 

Exchange that involved Somalian and 

Ethiopian artists [in] a celebration of 

art and culture. They participated over 

the theme of family rituals and traditions, 

and their art will be on display 

here along with their interviews,” which 

will be shown on video loops in the 

Project Box space. It’s not just paintings 

and photography; Dallas’ list of participants 

includes Ethiopian singer Meklit 

Hadero, international filmmaker Sosena Solomon, local guitarist 

Jeff Mims and many more, including herself. 

She continues, “There’s music, there’s poetry, we’ll have the International 

Art Exchange artists as well as artists who live here in Oklahoma 

that have a connection to Africa – some have lived there, some 

have visited – I’ll have several pieces; it’s going to be a mixed show.” 

The Project Box seems an ideal venue for a creative assembly like 

this (Dallas and Allswede met when they were both participants in the 

Oklahoma Arts Council’s Leadership Arts program) in part because 

“Wanderlust” is meant to be about more than only aesthetics. 

“It’s educational,” Dallas smiles. “The point behind the International 

Art Exchange project is similar to the point behind having 

the community here experience these artists: it’s about interaction; 

it’s about creating a conversation. This is a chance to … hear from 

people who either have some kind of experience with Africa or some 

kind of connection that they want to share. 

I’m most looking forward to seeing people’s reactions; being able 

to talk to them and having them be able to interact with the artists.” 

“It’s, I think, something new in Oklahoma City. I find it exciting. 

And I love the idea of starting a conversation,” adds Allswede. 

“There’s a lot of things happening in our world globally, and art is the 

perfect vehicle to open the door for a conversation. I like that.” 


WHERE TO SHARE 

The variety incorporated into “Wanderlust: Nomadic 

Interpretations of Contemporary Africa” is simultaneously 

a draw and a drawback: a total of 16 artists 

are participating, including musicians – but while the 

visual art will remain on display through the month 

of January, if you want to get the full experience, 

you should try to be present for the opening. 

The Project Box is located at 3003 Paseo St in 

Oklahoma City, with the opening reception scheduled 

for 6-10 p.m. on Friday, January 2. There will 

also be a closing reception January 30; check 

theprojectboxokc.com for more details about the 

show and the space. 

During the show, The Project Box will also be 

hosting an art supply donation drive to send the 

raw materials of creative expression – paint, ink, 

brushes, colored pencils, etc. – to Somalia. You have 

to like the idea of everyone who wants to create 

having the opportunity. 


PURSUITS | Getting Away 

A Grand Gulf Fete 

BY ELAINE WARNER 

Avast, me hearties, here there be pirates – and parades – 

and parties! It’s Mardi Gras in Galveston. 

Galveston boasts the third-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States with 

22 parades, 38 concerts, 20 balcony parties and five masked balls. Over 300,000 

people are expected to show up for the festivities. 

Weekends are the busiest, with many of the days featuring multiple parades. 

A number of the parades and concerts take place in the Entertainment District 

near the harbor. This is a controlled, ticketed area so there’s a small charge – buy 

online ahead of time and save a little money. Check out the Funky Uptown Umbrella 

Brigade Parade online and consider bedecking your bumbershoot and joining the 

record-setting umbrella dance through the Strand. Tickets are also available to 

some of the balcony parties; grab one for a bird’s eye view of the parades and the 

chance to throw beads over the railing. 

BETWEEN PARADES 

Sightseeing opportunities in Galveston range from erudite to eccentric. On the 

serious side, guests can better understand the island’s history with a visit to Pier 

21, home to the Texas Seaport Museum and the 1877 tall ship Elissa, and a viewing 

of the short film “The Great Storm of 1900,” which documents the city’s greatest 

disaster. I took a great tour of the historic eastern end of the island and saw many 

homes that survived the devastation, including the magnificent 1892 Bishop’s Palace 

– worth a visit all on its own. Methods of touring include Segways, carriage 

tours, tour train or self-guided by bicycle. 

Once a working drilling rig, the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum now 

sits in the Port of Galveston and offers an insider’s look at life and work on an offshore rig. 

For another view of the harbor, take a Bay Watch Dolphin Tour. The playful 

mammals are almost guaranteed to show for a close-up. 

In the center of the island, the Lone Star Flight Museum houses many historically 

significant aircraft along with 1,500 artifacts related to the history of flight. 

For a real thrill, check on the availability of flights in some of the vintage planes, 

including an open-cockpit PT-17 Stearman Biplane. 

Clockwise from top: Several of the largest Mardi 

Gras parades start along the seafront. // Pyramid 

through palms: the Aquarium Pyramid at Moody 

Gardens houses life from four distinct ocean 

environments. // Built of cypress, this Victorian 

beauty is lavishly trimmed and features a sunflower 

motif. // The imposing Bishop’s Palace is 

listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

MARDI GRAS SEAFRONT COURTESY GALVESTON ISLAND CVB; AQUARIUM PYRAMID COURTESY 

MOODY GARDENS; VICTORIAN HOME AND BISHOP’S PALACE BY ELAINE WARNER 


The biggest attraction in this area of the island is Moody Gardens, an all-inone 

attraction including accommodations, a golf course, a paddlewheel cruiser, 

ropes/zipline courses and three pyramids housing Texas’ largest aquarium, a rain 

forest and special exhibits. 

For funkier fun, visit Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast or the adjacent Haunted 

Mayfield Manor. The popular Historic Pleasure Pier on the seafront pays homage to 

a 1940s hot spot and includes rides, games, shops and entertainment. 

EVERYBODY HAS TO SLEEP SOMETIME 

From economy to elegant, there are plenty of options for lodging in Galveston, 

but Mardi Gras does fill up the city and early reservations are a must. Both the 

Moody Garden Hotel and the historic Galvez have AAA Four Diamond ratings. 

The 1911 Galvez sits on the beachfront, right on the route of a couple of the largest 

parades. My personal favorite is the Tremont House, a boutique beauty in the 

Strand District. It’s perfectly located for exploring the historic downtown. 

A cool new addition to the town’s accommodations is Harbor House, a unique 

boutique hotel on Pier 21. Sister property to both the Galvez and the Tremont, 

it features sleek, contemporary furnishings in a waterfront location – with easy 

access to the Strand District. 

MAMA’S GOT A BRAND-NEW BAG 

While you’re exploring the historic Strand, be sure you bring your billfold. The 

streets around the Tremont House are packed with all sorts of shops selling items 

from bling to books and everything in between. I got my glitz on at Just Add Spar- 


PURSUITS | Getting Away 

kle and loved the paintings at the G. Lee Gallery, both on Post Office 

Street. Need an antique diving suit or a brass ship’s bell Try Nautical 

Antiques on Mechanic. 

The Galveston Historical Foundation’s Eighteen Seventy One is 

the place to find books on the region and Galveston-related gifts. 

Their most unusual venture is the Architectural Salvage Warehouse 

at 23rd and Broadway. You never know what you’ll find here – could 

be fancy doorknobs, balusters, shutters or salvaged tile. I found a 

pair of Meissen mid-19th century gilt and pink brackets at a fraction 

of their estimated value. 

AS THE STOMACH RUMBLES 

You might expect a seacoast town to be a seafood lover’s nirvana … and 

Galveston doesn’t disappoint. For an over-a-century favorite, Gaido’s is 

a must-stop. Come for the seafood but stay for the pie. Texas Monthly 

has awarded the restaurant “best pecan pie in Texas” more than once. 

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JANUARY 13 AT 7:30 

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL 

MUSIC OF MOZART, 

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$15 ADULTS, STUDENTS FREE 

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BEROUKHIM 

Rudy and 

Paco’s pecancrusted 

snapper 

A number of years ago, my husband and I ate at Rudy and Paco’s 

on Post Office Street. The meal was so outstanding and the service 

so incredible that we couldn’t stop talking about it. We were 

dismayed when, in 2008, Hurricane Ike swept over the island and 

destroyed the restaurant. It took nine months to rebuild, but it’s 

better than ever and in 2013 was named one of the 100 Best Restaurants 

in America by Open Table’s Diners Choice Awards. 

Grouper is the most popular dish at Number 13 Prime Steak and 

Seafood, but the steak is a great choice for landlubbers. The setting 

is the Pelican Rest Marina and the view from the two-story terrace 

is stunning. 

There you have it: eating, sleeping, shopping, sightseeing and 

partying. If that’s not enough, don’t forget the beach, surf or deepsea 

fishing, bird watching, hiking and kayaking. If there’s one place 

where the good times really roll – it’s Galveston! 

FYI 

Mardis Gras 2015: February 6-17 

For Mardi Gras information: mardigrasgalveston.com 

Lone Star Flight Museum: lonestarflight.org 

Moody Gardens: moodygardens.org 

Hotels: moodygardenshotel.com; wyndhamhotelgalvez.com; 

wyndhamtremonthouse.com; harborhousepier21.com 

General info: galveston.com/cvb 

SNAPPER PHOTO COURTESY GICVB 


PURSUITS | Spotlight 

PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) BENOIT CAMIRAND, VERONIQUE VIDAL, RICK DIAMOND, TOMAS MUSCIONICO 

THE WILD WORLD 

OF WHEREVER 

By Steve Gill 

ALTHOUGH HUNDREDS OF SHOWS AND PERFORMANCES PER 

YEAR FILL THE METRO WITH ENTERTAINMENT, most of them 

don’t bring their own entire worlds with them. Of course, there 

aren’t many production companies who operate on the immersive, 

transformative level of Cirque du Soleil, which is treating Oklahoma 

City to a fresh spectacle – a whole new world – this month in 

the form of “Varekai.” 

The name means “wherever” in the Romany tongue, and while it 

harnesses the world-class talents of athletes, acrobats and musicians 

to breathtakingly convey a realm of wanderers and wonders, we can 

nail down the location to the Chesapeake Arena. For the moment. 

Varekai is ostensibly about the journey and adventures of a lone 

wayfarer, Icarus, who falls from the sky into the namesake land atop 

a volcano. However, story is seldom paramount in a Cirque du Soleil 

production – audiences are more likely to be captivated by the elaborate 

custom-designed costumes and sets, the swirl of music inspired 

by a variety of worldwide traditions (Hawaiian chants to traditional 

Armenian folk melodies) and performed live by a 7-piece ensemble, 

the bizarrely colorful characters and the purely incredible physical 

performances. Juggling, tumbling, balancing on and leaping between 

canes and crutches, gliding through and writhing around aerial nets 

and hoops … performers will skate without skates, swing without 

swings, fly without wings and walk where there is no ground. 

Then, like a surreal, acrobatic Brigadoon, it will vanish. After a 

mere seven performances, January 28-February 1, the arena will return 

to its more mundane role in our world and the realm of Varekai will be 

gone, leaving only memories behind. But some of those memories can 

be yours, if you act with sufficient haste. Visit chesapeakearena.com 

for tickets or more information, and get ready to go exploring. 


See & Do 

DANCE 

Young Choreographers’ Showcase Jan 

22-25 A juried array of the freshest 

moves mapped out by OU School of 

Dance students. OU Reynolds PAC 560 

Parrington Oval, OKC, 325.4101, ou.edu/ 

finearts 

Swan Lake Jan 26-27 Special guests 

from the Russian National Ballet 

Theatre perform a heart-moving 

classic. Armstrong Auditorium 14400 

S Bryant Rd, Edmond, 285.1010, 

armstrongauditorium.org 

EVENTS 

1st Friday Gallery Walk Jan 2 The 

historic arts district’s name means 

“stroll,” which happens to be the 

preferred form of locomotion while 

taking in its wonders during a monthly 

display of arts and culture. Paseo Arts 

District 3022 Paseo St, OKC, 525.2688, 

thepaseo.com 

Eagle Watch Jan 2-4 Bundle up and hope 

for a clear look at some of the lake’s 

most majestic residents as they nest; 

the park has plenty of eagle info. Arcadia 

Lake 9000 E 2nd St, Edmond, 216.7471, 

arcadialakeok.com 

2nd Friday Circuit of Art Jan 9 A 

monthly community-wide celebration of 

creativity, focused on historic Downtown 

Norman. Norman Arts Council 122 E Main 

St, Norman, 360.1162, normanarts.org 

Live on the Plaza Jan 9 Vendors, artists, 

residents and passerby unite for a 

monthly fiesta. OKC Plaza District 

1618 N Gatewood Ave, OKC, 367.9403, 

plazadistrict.org 

Medieval Midwinter Ball Jan 10 The fair 

isn’t until spring, but you can enliven 

a dark winter’s night with reverly at 

this second annual buffet and dance - 

costumes encouraged but not required. 

OU Memorial Union Ballroom 900 Asp 

Ave, Norman, 325.8610, medievalfair.org 

Allied Arts Campaign Kickoff Jan 

14 2015 is officialy underway; time 

to get started making a substantive 

contribution to supporting the 

growth and development of the arts 

in Oklahoma. And there are snacks! 

National Cowboy & Western Heritage 

Museum 1700 NE 63rd St, OKC, 

278.8944, alliedartsokc.com 

OKC Comedy Jan 14 Laugh it up with 

live standup entertainment from some 

of the comedy circuit’s big-time names: 

Jen Kirkman guests this month with Tom 

Joyce and BradChad Porter. Oklahoma 

Contemporary Arts Center 3000 

General Pershing Blvd, OKC, 618.6944, 

okccomedy.com 

Auto Alley Shop Hop Jan 15 Discounts, 

giveaways, special mini-events and 

have-to-be-there fun fill this monthly 

mercantile excursion along one of 

the metro’s distinctive shopping 

destinations. Automobile Alley 1015 

N Broadway Ave, OKC, 235.3500, 

downtownokc.com 

Premiere on Film Row Jan 16 Fowler 

Honda sponsors the downtown OKC 

street festival; it’s family-friendly, petwelcoming, 

free to wander through and 

filled with treats for the ears and taste 

buds. Film Row 706 W Sheridan Ave, 

OKC, 232.6060 

OKC Home & Garden Show Jan 16-18 

Three days of blissful anticipation for 

the coming of spring; get ideas, products 

and expert guidance to get your green 

thumb back in shape. State Fairgrounds 

333 Gordon Cooper Blvd, OKC, 301.5525, 

oklahomacityhomeshow.com 

Snowflake Gala Jan 22 The United Way 

of OKC announces its fundraising total 

for the previous year and applauds 

the donors and volunteers who helped 

amass it. National Cowboy & Western 

Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St, OKC, 

523.3502, unitedwayokc.org 

Todd Barry Jan 22 From “Flight of the 

Conchords” to “Chapelle’s Show” to 

“Sesame Street,” Barry is a deliciously 

deadpan standup comic with a knack for 

cascading, incisive punchlines. ACM @ 

UCO Performance Lab 329 E Sheridan 

Ave, OKC, 974.4700, acm-uco.com 

Art Now Jan 23 They’re Oklahoma 

Contemporary Arts Center; of course 

they want to focus on the present and 

the finest in fresh creations at their 

glittering annual soiree. Oklahoma 

Contemporary Arts Center 3000 

General Pershing Blvd, OKC, 951.0000, 

oklahomacontemporary.org 

Boots & Ball Gowns Jan 24 Plenty of 

time to practice and polish up your 

“Yee-ha!” before this western-themed 

gala benefiting Infant Crisis Services. 

National Cowboy & Western Heritage 

Museum 1700 NE 63rd St, OKC, 778.7608, 

infantcrisis.org 

Edmond Authors’ Book Fair Jan 24 Local 

literati gather to share in the insights 

and outputs of their favorite writers 

from around the area in this free public 

event. Edmond Historical Society 431 

S Boulevard St, Edmond, 340.0078, 

edmondhistory.org 

Varekai by Cirque du Soleil Jan 28-Feb 

1 Elite athletes and aerial artists tell a 

visual and musical tale of exploration 

and wonder centered around a mystical 

other world. Chesapeake Arena 100 

W Reno Ave, OKC, 800.745.3000, 

chesapeakearena.com 

Chocolate Festival Jan 31 One of the 

sweetest fundraisers you’ll ever see 

supports the creative educational 

endeavors of Norman’s Firehouse Art 

Center - local restaurants contribute 

chocolate creations for guests to 

sample and enjoy. NCED Conference 

Center 2801 E Hwy 9, Norman, 329.4523, 

normanfirehouse.com 

Dancing Pros: Live! Jan 31 Alan Thicke, 

Chelsie Hightower, Angel Taylor and 

more familiar faces from “Dancing With 

the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance” 

and other programs are taking their 

talents on the road and waltzing their 

way across the country (there’s also 

some tango and sambaing). OKC Civic 

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Center 201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 297.2264, 

okcciviccenter.com 

UPCOMING 

Chocolate Decadence Feb 5 An annual 

event that’s a perennial sellout, the 

smooth soiree features jazz, wine, 

champagne, coffee and plenty of taste 

excursions in chocolatey bliss. Hudson 

Essex Lofts 825 N Broadway Ave, OKC, 

618.8820, downtownokc.com 

Taste of OKC Feb 7 Live music, live 

and silent auctions and a cavalcade of 

flavors from across the city fuel this 

fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters 

of Oklahoma. Bricktown Events Center 

429 E California Ave, OKC, 943.8075, 

tasteokc.com 

ONGOING 

Downtown in December Through Jan 4 A 

polar panoply of holiday joys, from snow 

tubing to skating to shopping, fills the 

city center with yuletide glee. Downtown 

OKC 301 W Reno Ave, OKC, 235.3500, 

downtownindecember.com 

Edmond Outdoor Ice Skating Through 

Jan 5 The cocoa is hot and the ground 

is cold; rent some skates and go for a 

spin. Festival Market Place 30 W 1st St, 

Edmond, 274.1638, expressice.com 

FILM 

Circle Theater Shows Jan 2-25 The OKC 

Museum of Art screens overlooked 

treasures and unsung independent films 

for cineastes who want to step outside 

the multiplex. OKC Museum of Art 415 

Couch Dr, OKC, 236.3100, okcmoa.com 

Classics Series Jan 6-27 Catch a 

masterpiece you missed the first time 

around or just want to re-experience 

on the big screen: “Back to the Future” 

Part I Jan 6, Part II Jan 13 and Part III 

Jan 20, and “Teen Wolf” Jan 27. Harkins 

Theatres 150 E Reno Ave, OKC, 321.4747, 

harkinstheatres.com 

OCU Film Institute Jan 25 The film series’ 

exploration of worldwide ethics beyond 

religion continues with Jia Zhangke’s “A 

Touch of Sin,” followed by a discussion. 

OCU Meinders School of Business 2801 

N McKinley Ave, OKC, 208.5472, okcu. 

edu/film-lit/ 

GALLERIES 

White II Jan 1-31 The cozy gallery in the 

Paseo is home to intriguing art, inside 

and out: this month starts the new year 

with a crisp multi-artist exploration of 

the lightest shade. JRB Art at the Elms 

2810 N Walker Ave, OKC, 528.6336, 

jrbartgallery.com 

Wanderlust Jan 2-31 The community 

art space for public exploration of art 

welcomes a group of creative travelers 

for a selection of nomadic interpretations 

of contemporary Africa curated by Ebony 

Iman Dallas. The Project Box 3003 Paseo 

St, OKC, 609.3969, theprojectboxokc.com 

Behnaz Sohrabian Jan 5-30 The Fine Arts 

Institute presents a solo show of pieces 

by the Iranian-born Sohrabian, a career 

artist who relishes the opportunity to 

depict women as actual people rather 

than accessories or possessions. Fine 

Arts Institute of Edmond 27 E Edwards 

St, Edmond, 340.4481, edmondfinearts. 

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Growing Cities Jan 9-Feb 9 OKC’s 

exciting growth inspired this series of 

skyscapes and portraits from Phoenix 

resident and metro native Jamie Pettis. 

dna galleries 1709 NW 16th St, OKC, 

525.3499, dnagalleries.com 

John Wolfe Jan 9-Feb 28 A wizard with 

watercolors who also welds mesmerizing 

sculptures, Wolfe has been sharing 

beauty with Oklahomans for decades. 

Santa Fe Depot Norman, 307.9320, 

pasnorman.org 

ONGOING 

Hub of Creativity Through Jan 4 

Automobile Alley OKC, 231.8663, 

downtownokc.com 

Watch Out for the Under Toad Through 

Jan 10 aka Gallery 3001 Paseo St, OKC, 

606.2522, aka-gallery.com 

Goddess/Anti-Goddess Through 

Jan 31 IAO Gallery OKC, 232.6060, 

individualartists.org 

David Holland Through Feb 15 State 

Capitol Governor’s Gallery OKC, 

521.2931, arts.ok.gov 


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The First 50 Years Jan 15-Apr 25 

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took pioneering artists to form the 

foundation for Oklahoma’s creative 

identity. This exhibition celebrates their 

contributions and ongoing influences on 

those who continue in and beyond their 

footsteps. Oklahoma Heritage Museum 

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Youth Impressions Jan 19-30 The 

annual juried art show is open to schoolage 

children from across the state, 

offering cash prizes for the best in show 

and an opportunity to appreciate the 

best young talent in Oklahoma. Edmond 

Community Center 28 E Main St, 

Edmond, 340.4481, edmondfinearts.com 

School of Art & Art History Student 

Exhibition Jan 22-Feb 15 The show 

has been an annual affair for more 

than a century; this is the 101st juried 

compilation of diverse and forwardthinking 

works, showcasing the finest 

the university’s future artists have to 

offer. Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art 555 

Elm Ave, Norman, 325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma 

ONGOING 

Connection Through Jan 3 Oklahoma 

Heritage Museum OKC, 523.3231, 


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Formed in Stone: Oklahoma Fossils 

Through Jan 4 Sam Noble Museum 

Norman, 325.4712, snomnh.ou.edu 

Macrocosm/Microcosm Through Jan 4 

Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art Norman, 

325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma 

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Rare: Portraits of Endangered Species 

Through Jan 4 Sam Noble Museum 

Norman, 325.4712, snomnh.ou.edu 

My Generation: Young Chinese Artists 

Through Jan 18 OKC Museum of Art 

OKC, 236.3100, okcmoa.com 

Bill Hensley Through Feb 28 Exhibit C 

OKC, 767.8900, chickasawcountry.com 

Frederic Remington’s American West 

Through Mar 31 Fred Jones Jr Museum 

of Art Norman, 325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma 

Orly Genger Through Oct 2 

Campbell Park OKC, 951.0000, 

oklahomacontemporary.org 

MUSIC 

Purple Bar Performances Jan 2-31 

A cozy setting, ample menu and 

outstanding music from local artists. 

Nonna’s Purple Bar 1 S Mickey Mantle 

Dr, OKC, 235.4410, purplebarokc.com 

Winter Wind: Johnsmith Jan 4 A mononamed 

musician with an infectious smile 

and a gift for turning a deft phrase, the 

ramblin’ man rings in the new year for 

The Depot. Santa Fe Depot 200 S Jones 

Ave, Norman, 307.9320, pasnorman.org 

Noon Tunes Jan 8-29 Free lunchtime 

serenades to sonically spice up your 

Thursdays. Downtown Library 300 Park 

Ave, OKC, 231.8650, mls.lib.ok.us 

Philharmonic: A Little Romance Jan 

10 The OKC Philharmonic begins the 

new year sweetly with special guest 

pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. OKC 

Civic Center 201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 

842.5387, okcphilharmonic.org 

Travis LeDoyt Jan 10 When it comes 

to America’s hearts and minds, Elvis 

has never left the building - the King 

will live on even more strongly in your 

memory after witnessing the uncanny 

accuracy of LeDoyt’s impersonational 

performance. Riverwind Casino 

1544 W Hwy 9, Norman, 322.6464, 

riverwind.com 

Jazz at the Depot Jan 11 Warm up 

your weekend with a smooth dose 

of musical bliss courtesy of special 

guests The Mitch Bell Group. Santa 

Fe Depot 200 S Jones Ave, Norman, 

307.9320, pasnorman.org 

Brightmusic Jan 12-13 Special guest 

Cyrus Beroukhim supplies the title 

instrument in the far-flung program 

called “World Traveling Violin.” 

All Souls Church and St. Paul’s 

Cathedral 6400 N Penn Ave and 127 

NW 7th St, OKC, brightmusic.org 

Eric Church Jan 14 The current 

performance run may be dubbed 

“The Outsiders Tour,” but fans of the 

country singer will be thrilled to hear 

him live inside the ‘Peake. Chesapeake 

Arena 100 W Reno Ave, OKC, 

800.745.3000, chesapeakearena.com 

Juilliard String Quartet Jan 15 

Exemplars of the musical mastery 

exhibited by the graduates of Juilliard, 

this globe-traveling ensemble 

elevates the chamber music form. 

Armstrong Auditorium 14400 

S Bryant Rd, Edmond, 285.1010, 

armstrongauditorium.org 

Dr. Hook Jan 17 You can’t fake Ray 

Sawyer’s sly sense of humor, and 

his raspy voice and smooth musical 

mastery make the show a lasting 

delight. Grand Casino 777 Grand 

Casino Blvd, Shawnee, 964.7777, 

grandresortok.com 

Eric Benét Jan 17 The casino 

celebrates MLK Day by welcoming 

R&B/soul star Benet along with 

special guest Jon B. Riverwind Casino 

1544 W Hwy 9, Norman, 322.6464, 

riverwind.com 

Blue Door Shows Jan 17-25 Selfbilled 

as “the best listening room in 

Oklahoma,” it certainly has some of 

the best music, including Brandon 

Jenkins Jan 17, K.C. Clifford Jan 24 

and John Calvin Abney Jan 25 - check 

online for updates. The Blue Door 

2805 N McKinley Ave, OKC, 524.0738, 

bluedoorokc.com 

Winter Wind: Meg Hutchinson Jan 18 

A poet, folk singer and gently puissant 

bard, Hutchinson’s works are rich with 

a core of patient stillness; perfect for 

The Depot’s wintry musical mix. Santa 

Fe Depot 200 S Jones Ave, Norman, 

307.9320, pasnorman.org 

Black Label Society Jan 20 Crank 

it up down by the river with the 

Diamond Ballroom’s powerful shows: 

this month’s headliner is Zakk Wylde 

and his angry, angry crew. Diamond 

Ballroom 8001 S Eastern Ave, OKC, 

866.977.6849, dcfconcerts.com 

OU Concert Series Jan 20-31 The 

OU School of Music presents and a 

dual performance from trombone 

virtuoso Irv Wagner Jan 20, the 

Sooner Bassooners Jan 20 (those 

are separate performances), pianist 

Stephanie Shames Jan 26, baritone 

Ferris Allen and pianist Elizabeth 

Avery Jan 31. OU Catlett Music 

Center 500 W Boyd St, Norman, 

325.4101, ou.edu/finearts 

Shovels and Rope Jan 22 Solo artists 

Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent 

met, collaborated, formed a duo and 

got married - and they lived folk-rockpunk-ily 

ever after. Mazel tov! ACM @ 

UCO Performance Lab 329 E Sheridan 

Ave, OKC, 974.4700, acm-uco.com 

Wellington Int’l Ukelele Orchestra 

Jan 23 If you’ve never heard the words 

“ukelele orchestra” together, you’re in 

for a treat; the New Zealand ensemble’s 

mastery of their distinctive instruments 

is incredible. OCCC Theater 7777 S May 

Ave, OKC, 682.7576, occc.edu/cas 

Philharmonic: All That Jazz Jan 

23-24 The OKC Philharmonic’s Pops 

season continues with a symphonic 

celebration of the songwriting craft 

of Kander and Ebb. OKC Civic Center 


okcphilharmonic.org 

Tuesday Noon Concerts Jan 27 Add a 

bit of music to your lunch break as the 

free weekly concert courtesy of OU 

School of Music students and faculty 

returns from a holiday hiatus. Fred 

Jones Jr Museum of Art 555 Elm Ave, 

Norman, 325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma 

Randy Rogers Band Jan 30 The Texas 

tunesmiths’ last recording was a live 

album, but Norman fans can do better 

than that by simply hearing them live 

when they blow through Riverwind. 

Riverwind Casino 1544 W Hwy 9, 

Norman, 322.6464, riverwind.com 

Big Smo’s Kuntry Livin’ Tour Jan 

31 That’s not a typo, at least not an 

unintentional one. Smo’s more about 

musical flow than spelling, crossing the 

streams of hip-hop and outlaw country 

for a beat-heavy, sample-laden sound. 

Grand Casino 777 Grand Casino Blvd, 

Shawnee, 964.7777, grandresortok.com 

SPORTS 

Thunder Basketball Jan 2-26 OKC 

brings the noise against a slate of NBA 

opponents: Washington Jan 2, Utah Jan 

9, Golden State Jan 16 and Minnesota 

Jan 26. Chesapeake Arena 100 W Reno 

Ave, OKC, 208.4800, thunder.nba.com 

OU Men’s Basketball Jan 3-28 It’s a 

long road to the NCAA Tournament, but 

getting there is half the fun for fans as 

the Sooners face Baylor Jan 3, Kansas 

State Jan 10, Oklahoma State Jan 17 

and Texas Tech Jan 28. Lloyd Noble 

Center 2900 S Jenkins Ave, Norman, 

325.2424, soonersports.com 

OSU Men’s Basketball Jan 3-31 From 

preseason to the last tip before the 

Big 12 Tournament, OSU figures to 

make the home court roar: they host 

Kansas State Jan 3, Texas Jan 10, Texas 

Tech Jan 21, Baylor Jan 27 and some 

guys from Norman Jan 31. Gallagher- 

Iba Arena 1046 W Hall of Fame Ave, 

Stillwater, 877.255.4678, okstate.com 

OU Women’s Basketball Jan 4-24 It’s 

a long road to the NCAA Tournament, 

but getting there is half the fun for 

fans; the Sooners face West Virginia 

Jan 4, Texas Jan 14, OSU Jan 19 and 

Texas Tech Jan 24. Lloyd Noble Center 

2900 S Jenkins Ave, Norman, 325.2424, 

soonersports.com 

Barons Hockey Jan 6-31 OKC’s ice 

warriors get set to face off against a 

gamut of AHL foes: Texas Jan 6, 16 and 

17, Rochester Jan 18 and Lake Erie Jan 

30-31. Cox Center 1 Myriad Gardens, 

OKC, 232.4625, okcbarons.com 

OSU Women’s Basketball Jan 7-24 

From preseason to the last tip before 

the Big 12 Tournament, OSU figures to 

make the home court roar: they host 

Texas Tech Jan 7, Kansas State Jan 

14, West Virginia Jan 17 and TCU Jan 

24. Gallagher-Iba Arena 1046 W Hall 

of Fame Ave, Stillwater, 877.255.4678, 

okstate.com 

OKC Blue Basketball Jan 9-29 The 

Thunder’s D-League affiliate looks 

to bring its A-game against Iowa Jan 

9, Reno Jan 10, Los Angeles Jan 13, 

Canton Jan 23, Austin Jan 24 and Erie 

Jan 29. Cox Center 1 Myriad Gardens, 

OKC, 208.4800, nba.com/dleague/ 

OKC Charity Fight Night Jan 22 

A cowboy-black-tie evening (for 

spectators) of enjoying a drink, a cigar 

and several bouts of top-tier pugilism, 

this fundraiser hosted by Thomas 

“Hitman” Hearns benefits the OKC 

Police Athletic League. Bricktown 

Events Center 429 E California Ave, 

OKC, 706.7484, okcfightnight.com 

PBR Showcase Jan 23-24 Only the 

biggest, least friendly bulls and toughest 

cowboys make up the Professional 

Bull Riders circuit; the action will get 

plenty fierce. Chesapeake Arena 100 

W Reno Ave, OKC, 800.745.3000, 

chesapeakearena.com 

THEATER 

Wit Jan 9-18 A cancer patient 

reevaluates her life in a layered, 

bittersweet production from OKC 

Theatre Company. OKC Civic Center 


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Kindness Jan 9-31 Mercy means most 

in hard times, as a teen boy and his 

ailing mother discover while on the run. 

Carpenter Square Theater 800 W Main 

St, OKC, 232.6500, carpentersquare.com 

Opera at the Movies Jan 10 An elite 

performance of an all-time great 

opera - Rossini’s playfully memorable 

“The Barber of Seville” - presented 

in high-definition comfort. Harkins 

Theatres 150 E Reno Ave, OKC, 321.4747, 

harkinstheatres.com 

Once Jan 13-18 Music is the bond that 

helps a tender romance grow between 

strangers in this Celebrity Attractions 

stage adaptation. OKC Civic Center 

201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 800.869.1451, 

celebrityattractions.com 

Everybody Loves Opal Jan 22-Feb 15 Con 

artists, a cheerful loner and a big secret 

collide in this comedic “prank in three 

acts.” Jewel Box Theater 3700 N Walker 

Ave, OKC, 521.1786, jewelboxtheatre.org 

Pageant Jan 28-Feb 15 There she is: Miss, 

um … well, Lyric Theatre brings the thrill 

of victory and the acted agony of defeat 

to the stage in a musical comedy starring 

an unusual set of competitors. Lyric’s 

Plaza Theater 1725 NW 16th St, OKC, 

524.9312, lyrictheatreokc.com 

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The Book of Mormon Through Jan 4 The 

minds behind South Park penned this 

hit musical satire about the importance 

of religion and the misadventures of 

people trying to spread it. OKC Civic 

Center 201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 297.2264, 

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Last Laugh 

BEST YEAR EVER By 

Lauren Hammack 

I NEVER RING IN A NEW YEAR WITH A LOT OF FANFARE. 

Halloween has always been my holiday of choice because I enthusiastically 

endorse any opportunity to assume another identity and 

consume candy with abandon. 

New Year’s, on the other hand, is perennially overhyped like a 

summer blockbuster – a sure sign of impending disappointment. 

It’s also a holiday that’s annoyingly aligned with hangovers, new 

diets, new workouts and black-eyed peas. 

Ordinarily, I’d choose the hangover 10 times out of 10 if I hadn’t 

recently become so superstitious about the black-eyed peas. 

In my universe, hangovers, diets and workouts have a shelf life 

of about 24 hours, but skipping the black-eyed peas carries a minimum 

sentence of 365 days. If 2014 has taught me anything, it’s not 

to trifle with those. 

Purported to bring good luck to those who eat them on New 

Year’s Day, black-eyed peas had been my annual staple for years. 

But after a string of uneventful years – not lucky, not bad, just 

OK – I concluded that the “good luck” promise was a myth, probably 

concocted by charlatan landlords to make the serfs mind their 

black-eyed pea crops. The next thing you know, the serfs are telling 

their serf babies and then the grandserfs, who all grow up believing 

they’re lucky to be serfs (thanks, no doubt, to the New Year’s Day 

consumption of black-eyed peas). 

This time last year, right there in my neighborhood Homeland, I 

convinced myself that I’d be the serf to expose the myth as I strolled 

right past the canned vegetable aisle with my nose in the air, dismissing 

the black-eyed peas as nothing more than the fodder of 

feudal propaganda. 

What kind of risk was I taking, after all Not once have I ever 

heard a lottery winner exclaim, “And it’s all because I ate black-eyed 

peas on New Year’s Day!” Black-eyed peas never get props from the 

person with the winning raffle ticket, or the guy who finds a billfold 

full of cash (with no ID inside, of course) or from the 12th caller. 

Face it: black-eyed peas just don’t have the same clout as more 

legitimate, luck-bringing currency – the rabbit’s foot, the four-leaf 

clover, the winning half of the wishbone or even the parking lot 

penny. BEPs are the wannabe-harbingers of good luck, with all the 

Doomsday-ready convenience of a can. 

Convinced there would be no measurable downside to skipping 

my annual serving of black-eyed peas, I moved on to the Christmas 

candy aisle, where I nabbed some half-price peppermint bark with 

a hard, crunchy consistency that was remarkably similar to the 

hard, crunchy consistency of the molar that broke in half as I 

was eating the bark. 

And it was only January 2. 

The broken tooth, it turns out, was one of the 

brighter spots of 2014. 

When I told a friend last fall that 2014 was the worst 

year ever, he shook his head and warned me, “If you 

don’t stop saying that, you’re going to manifest it.” 

But at that point, it was too late; manifestation of the Year of the 

Devil was well underway, operating on all 365 cylinders. 

If 2014 had been Jack Ruby, then I was Oswald, 

a guy who, according to most historians 

(and feudal lords), did not eat any 

black-eyed peas on January 1, 1963. 

As someone whose default 

setting is happy and optimistic 

(without pharmaceuticals), 

I doubted that I 

could be the manifester 

of such an inauspicious 

year. My mindset 

would have manifested 

a year of joy, celebration, 

friendship and kindness 

for me and for everyone 

around me. Halfway 

through, it was clear that 

my 2014 had been hijacked by a 

chimp with a loaded pistol, obviously 

sanctioned by the devil. 

Refusing to concede 2014 to the 

chimp, I’ve decided that last year’s misfortunes 

point right back to an unopened 

can of black-eyed peas. This year, taking no 

chances, I will ring in the New Year at 

midnight, armed with a can opener 

in one hand and a double helping 

of black-eyed peas on my table. 

If I’m manifesting anything 

for 2015, it is divine reciprocity to 

bring my world back into alignment and 

bring light where there has been darkness. For you, kind 

reader, I’d like to manifest the best year ever, with all the joy, laughter 

and promise of good fortune that every new year brings. 

But if I were you, I’d still eat the black-eyed peas, just in case. 

Happy New Year! 


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networks available. Broadband Internet connection required. Other restrictions may apply. ©2014 Cox Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 

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