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Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier

KEY Cover Feature: Pole Position Raceway

City Sources

What to See & Do

Entertainment Districts

Calendar of Events

KEY Editor’s Pick: Iguana Mexican Grill

KEY Editor’s Pick: Ludivine

Dining Guide

Clubs and Entertainment

KEY Shopping: Crossbar Gallery

KEY Editor’s Pick: Broadway Wine Merchants

KEY Adventure: Spokies Bike Share

Oklahoma City Map

KEY Exhibition: Prix de West

Downtown Map

Shopping

KEY Dining: Mickey Mantles Steakhouse

KEY Editor’s Pick: Oklahoma Native Art

We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. Oklahoma Cityis rich with visitor opportunities, offering a variety of attractions and entertainment activities, and has a small-town flavor while offering the

benefits of a large metropolitan city. You can experience first-class cultural programsof music, theater and dance, as well as museums and galleries. These, combined withour excellent shopping, hotels and restaurants, will create an unforgettable visit to Oklahoma City.

I am pleased that you have chosen to visit Oklahoma City and let KEY Magazinebe your guide. KEY Magazine is a comprehensive guide to events and attractions andprovides helpful information about tourist sites, restaurants, and places to shop.

I am sure that you will enjoy our unique brand of western hospitality and ourfriendly people!

Sincerely,

Mick Cornett, Mayor

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WelcomeFrom the Mayor

Vol. 68 • July 2012 • No.5

Established 1947

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OKLAHOMA CITY

®

Oklahoma CityThe Newest Frontier

Oklahoma City is a surpriseto many visitors and newcomers, with all thefriendliness of a small townand the amenities of ournation’s biggest cities. Andwith over fifty attractions,museums and other activities,visitors will never be at aloss for fun things to seeand do.

Oklahoma City was bornin a single day - April 22,1889. Just a little over acentury ago, the site ofOklahoma City was a grass-and-timbered land of gentlyrolling hills flattening outinto prairie in the west. Injust over 100 years, thiscollection of tents grew toa metropolitan city thatsprawls across 625 squaremiles of America's heartland.Its metro population numbersover a million - a third of theentire state’s population.

ABOUT OUR PAST…

Oklahoma’s written historybegan in 1541 whenSpanish explorer Coronadoventured through this area.At that time, it was the homeof the Plains Indian tribes,such as the Osage, Kiowa,Apache and Comanche. In1803, Oklahoma was soldto the U.S. as part of theLouisiana Purchase.

In the 1830s, the federalgovernment forced the FiveCivilized Tribes to leavetheir homelands. Thesetribes were living in thesoutheastern part of the U.S.They had to walk toOklahoma over a trail thatbecame known as the “Trailof Tears.” Many men,women and children diedduring this long and treach-erous trip. Once these peoplesettled here, Oklahomabecame Indian Territory.

Cowboys began theirhistory on the Texas plains.Texas ranchers found theyhad large supplies of beefwith no place to sell it. TheEast Coast needed beef. Tomeet that demand, Texasranchers had to move theircattle to the closest railroads,which were in Kansas. TheChisholm Trail and other cattleroutes were made throughOklahoma between 1866and 1889. While travelingthrough Oklahoma, theranchers realized the territorywas not only closer to therailroads, but a good locationfor raising cattle as well.There was one parcel ofland that was never givenover to any Indian tribe -the Unassigned Lands. Inthe 1880s, many frontierAmericans wanted to moveinto this land. Soon, landlesspioneers began slippingover into this area withoutauthorization. Thesewere the “Boomers,” whowere trying to force t h e g o v e r n m e n t i n t o opening the territory up tohomesteaders.

Pres ident BenjaminHarrison signed legislationthat opened up theUnassigned Lands and on

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April 22, 1889, about50,000 homesteadersgathered at the boundaries.At noon, the cannonroared, and the hordes ofpeople streamed over theline on wagons and buck-boards, horseback, on footand even on bicycles into thetwo million acres of land,made their claims and,overnight, Oklahoma Citygrew out of the plains.The settlers who enteredto claim land before theofficial start of the landrun were called Sooners.Hence the state’s nick-name. On November 16,1907, the OklahomaTerritory and Indian Territoryjoined, and Oklahomabecame the 46th state.

OKLAHOMA CITY TODAY

The pioneer zeal of thoseearly settlers is just as evident in the OklahomaCity of today. The westernspirit that helped foundOklahoma City is apparenteverywhere you go.Oklahomans are just aslikely to be wearing bootsand a cowboy hat as theyare a suit and tie.Magnificent attractions

like the National Cowboyand Western HeritageMuseum, Remington ParkRace Track, Frontier CityTheme Park, and the RedEarth Indian Center allreflect the strong ties thisarea has with its westernheritage.

In the early 1990s, the leaders of Oklahoma Citywere faced with a decision:to compete or retreat. Thedecision was made tocompete and the citylaunched a visionary project -one that would change theface of Oklahoma Cityforever. That plan wasMetropolitan Area Projects(MAPS), an ambitiousprogram that is one of the most aggressive and successful public-privatepartnerships ever undertakenin the U.S. The currentamount being spent in thispublic/private partnershipexceeds $3 billion.

As a result of that vision,visitors can now enjoy amultitude of new attractionsand entertainmentoptions. The NBAOklahoma City Thunder

Did You Know?The world’s first installed

parking meter was in

Oklahoma City, on July 16,

1935. Carl C. Magee, of

Oklahoma City, is generally

credited with originating the

parking meter. He filed for a

patent for a “coin controlled

parking meter” on May 13,

1935.

Above:

Cowboys and Rodeo are

center stage each January at

the International Finals Rodeo.

Left:

City Church

Opposite Page:

Metro Transit Trolley;

Bricktown Ballpark.


attract record crowds withits fast-paced, pulse-pounding action in thenew Chesapeake EnergyArena. The arena, a20,000-seat entertainmentfacility, has proven to bean ideal location for basketball, concerts andevents.

The 15,000-seat AT&TBricktown Ballpark ishome to the OklahomaCity RedHawks, theHouston Astros Triple Aaffiliate, and has beennamed one of the nation'stop two minor leaguebaseball facilities.

Our professional icehockey team, theOklahoma City Barons,thrill sports fans in theCox Center.

The Bricktown Canalextends through theBricktown entertainment dis-trict -- just east of downtown,past the Ballpark to theOklahoma River. The river isbeing transformed into aseven-mile-long series of riverlakes bordered by landscapedareas, trails and recreationalfacilities.

Work on this $23 millionproject will continuethrough 2011. Shops,restaurants and entertain-ment, hiking and bikingtrails, and park areas arepart of this developing area.

A multi-million dollarfacelift and renovation ofthe Cox ConventionCenter has added newmeeting rooms and lobbyareas, along with a remod-eled exterior and exhibitspace. The renovation ofthe Civic Center MusicHall, an historic art decobuilding, is now the pre-mier performing artsvenue in the Southwest.

A new trolley system, theOklahoma Spirit, covers athree-mile area and loops

through downtown with anadditional segment of thetrolley system linking theMeridian area hotels, statefairgrounds an Stockyardsarea with downtown andBricktown. The uniquestreetcars offer continuousservice six days a week.

Oklahoma City isn't lackingin entertainment options,either. The Oklahoma CityPhilharmonic Orchestra,Ballet Oklahoma, andBroadway shows at LyricTheatre and the Civic Centerare just the beginning.Beautiful lakes, parks andsome of the nation's bestgolf courses and tennis facilities also await the out-door enthusiast. Welcometo the new Oklahoma City.

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Are you looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush? If so, Pole PositionRaceway in Oklahoma City is the answer! The state-of-the-art indoorkarting center is home to the fastest go karts in the area and it will blowyour mind.

Pole Position Raceway has one of the largest full-size tracks in thecountry and their high-performance karts are capable of 45mph. Theseare not the karts you remember as a kid! These are real performancekarts that are probably the closest you will ever come to driving a realrace car. There's also food, drinks, videogames, pool tables and much more insidethe 85,000 square-foot building. That'sright, Pole Position Raceway has almosttwo covered acres and there is nothinglike it in the state of Oklahoma.

Up to 12 racers can compete at a timein head-to-head race action. This ads tothe intensity of the experience andallows for incredible side-by-side race action.

"It's a lot of fun sitting just a few inches off the ground and going thatfast," said NASCAR racer Stanton Barrett. "I'm surprised at how fastthe karts go. There is no way that you can hold the throttle wide openaround the entire track. This is an absolute blast."

"I'm really impressed with the explosive growth of indoor karting,"said Brad Mark, a former general manager of the Richard PettyDriving Experience who offered NASCAR drives at race tracks aroundthe United States. "Pole Position Raceway is a great place for driversof all skill levels, and even seasoned racers can have fun driving thesekarts."

One of the unique qualities of Pole Position Raceways is theSpeedSheet scoring system. Every racer receives a copy of the resultssheet that shows average lap time, fastest lap time, overall position inthe race.

"It's an incredible scoring system," says Oklahoma dirt track legendShane Carson. "It definitely adds to the whole experience." PolePosition Raceway is loaded with authentic racing memorabilia and hasmore than a dozen flat screen televisions that play the latest sportingevents. Because the karts use 20-horsepower electric motors, there areno toxic fumes so you are not gasping for fresh air.


"I'm actually really impressed with the performance of thekarts," said five-time motorcycle land speed record holderPaul Livingston. "The electric motors are really fast and produce a lot of torque. The torque allows them to accelerateoff the corners faster than their gas counterparts.

The karts also have a really cool sound, almost like a miniFormula One car. I'm very impressed and Pole Position Raceway has certainly set a new

standard in the sport."

Another interesting aspect about the facility is that the entiretrack is made of moveable barriers to absorb energy in theevent of an accident. This moveable track also allows PolePosition Raceway to change the course design every three tofour months so that customers can have a new challenge ona regular basis. P2R, as it's called by regulars, also runs thecourse backwards on special occasions, and has all sorts ofmonthly promotions including endurance races, racingleagues, driving clinics and more.

It's so cool that seven-time AMA Supercross ChampionJeremy McGrath calls Pole Position Raceway "the ultimate racing experience for family and friends!" If that's not enough, X-Games FreestyleMotocrosser Kenny Bartram has said "I've been to a lot of kart tracks around the world andthere is nothing like Pole Position Raceway." Former Indy 500 racer Dominic Dobson says"I come to Pole Position Raceway every chance I get and I always have a lot of fun!"

Prices start at $9.95 per session for kids and $14.95 for adults. There are also three different race packages (Pole Position Challenge and Grand Prix) available for groups ofeight or more. It's also an excellent place for birthday parties, corporate team building events,product launches, bachelor parties, church groups, sports teams and more. In fact P2R hashad a lot of major companies use the track for big events including Chesapeake Energy,Devon Energy, Sonic, Verizon, Dell, Monster Energy Drink, American Suzuki, Chili's Bar &Grill, Applebees, Bank of America, Aplinestars, SCCA, Racer X magazine and many more!

"A lot of people think that karting is just for kids," saysco-founder Jason Williams. "Fact is that most of our customersare adults. Pole Position Raceway offers an authentic raceexperience for pretty much everyone in the family, andthat's the driving force behind indoor karting."

Pole Position Raceway is located off I-44 on the cornerof N.W. 36th and May Ave. The company also has twotracks in southern California , two facilities in LasVegas, one in New Jersey, and our newest location inFrisco Texas.For more info call 405-942-2292 or visitwww.polepositionraceway.com.


EMERGENCY

Police/Fire/Ambulance...........................................911AAA Emergency Road Service.................(800)222-4357OKC Police Non-Emergency.............................297-1000Oklahoma Highway Patrol.................................425-2043Cellular........................................................................*55Oklahoma Poison Control Center......................271-5454

URGENT CARE

First1MED..............North OKC....................478.0633First1MED..................NW OKC......................495.5841First1MED................South OKC......................636-0767First1MED...................Edmond........................844-1633

HOSPITALS

Bone and Joint Hospital.....................................272-9671Community Hospital..........................................602-8100Deaconess Hospital............................................604-6000Edmond Medical Center....................................341-6100Integris Baptist Medical Center.........................949-3011Integris Southwest Medical Center....................636-7000Mercy Health Center..........................................755-1515Midwest Regional Medical Center....................610-4411Norman Regional Hospital................................329-6877OU Medical Center............................................271-4700Renaissance Women’s Hospital.........................359-9800Saint Anthony Hospital......................................272-7000OU Health Science Center.................................271-4000Veteran’s Hospital……........................……......270-0501

CREDIT CARDS: (TO REPORT LOST OR

STOLEN)American Express.....................................(800)528-4800Diners Club...............................................(800)234-6377Discover....................................................(800)347-2683MasterCard or Visa...................................(800)336-8472

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Yellow Cab...............................................(405) 232-6161

AIRLINES

American...................................................(800)433-7300Continental................................................(800)525-0280Delta..........................................................(800)221-1212Northwest.................................................(800)225-2525Southwest..................................................(800)435-9792United........................................................(800)241-6522USAir........................................................(800)428-4322

AIRPORTS

Wiley Post Airport..............................................789-4061Will Rogers World Airport Paging.....................680-3317

Police.....................680-3233Travelers Aid. ........680-3317

Did You Know?

Myriad Botanical Gardens

has more than 1,200 species

of plants in the Crystal

Bridge, representing plants

from every continent in the

world except Antarctica–

including more than 2,500

orchids.

Above:

Myriad Botanical Gardens


CITY SOURCES

ENTERTAINMENT

Tickets and Information Ballet Oklahoma.........................................848-8637

Black Liberated Arts Center............................232-2522

Barons Hockey ..............................................232-4625

Bricktown Brawlers.........................................602-8557

Canterbury Choral Society...............................232-7464

Carpenter Square Theatre................................232-6500

Chesapeake Arena..........................................602-8500

Civic Center Music Hall..................................297-2584

COX Business Center......................................297-3300

Lyric Theatre...................................................524-9312

National Cowboy Museum.............................478-2250

Oklahoma State Capital..................................521-3356

Science Museum of Oklahoma........................602-6664

OKC Museum of Art......................................236-3100

OKC Philharmonic.........................................842-5387

Oklahoma Opry...............................................632-8322

Oklahoma City Redhawks..............................218-1000

Oklahoma City Thunder..................................208-4800

Prairie Dance Theatre......................................424-2249

Rose State College Performing Arts................733-7960

Stage Center Presents......................................270-4801

State Fair Park.................................................948-6704

Stockyards City...............................................235-7267

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES

Brookside Golf Course (18 holes)

9016 South Shields • 632-9666

Earlywine Golf Course (36 holes)

115th & S. Portland • 691-1727

James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes)

824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353

Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes)

4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565

Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes)

4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421

Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes)

2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874

PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS

Earlywine Golf Course (12 Courts)

S.W. 119th & May Avenue

OKC Tennis Center (24 courts)

N.W. 36th & Portland

Did You Know?

Oklahoma doesn’t have Indian

Reservations. We do, however,

have 39 federally-recognized

tribal nations headquarters in

the state. Oklahoma has the

largest American Indian popu-

lation of any state. Many of

the American Indians living in

Oklahoma today are

descendants from the

original 67 tribes

inhabiting Indian Territory.

Above:

Dancers performing at

Red Earth Festival


AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM

9 E. Sheridan • 604-2793The American Banjo Museum is a $5 million,world-class 21,000 square foot facility honoringthe rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited futureof the banjo. The museum contains more than 300instruments, the largest collection on public dis-play in the world. Examples include replicas ofprimitive banjos developed by African slaves in

the Old South, Minstrel Age instruments from 19thcentury, post WWII instruments used in bluegrass,

folk and world music, and museum’s core collection ofornately decorated banjos made in America during the

Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s. Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6 Sun 12-5.Admission: Adults $6; Seniors (55+), Students $5; Youth (5-17) $4;Children (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults-2 children) $15

FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK

11501 NE Expressway • 478-2412www.frontiercity.com Frontier City, a western-styletheme park in Oklahoma City, covers over 40 acresof rides, shows and attractions for the entire family.Frontier City features three roller coasters, and waterrides that are guaranteed to cool you off. FrontierCity is open weekends through Memorial Day. Dailyoperation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visitfrontiercity.com.

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WHAT TO SEE & DO


lection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works byCharles Russell, Frederic Remington, and the famous 18-foot

sculpture, The End of the Trail. New historical galleriesinclude the American Cowboy Gallery, the American RodeoGallery, Western Performer’s Gallery and ProsperityJunction, a re-created authentic western town. Visitors of allages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this nationalmemorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 10-5 7days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New

Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50, seniors and students$9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and under free.

OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART

415 Couch Drive • 236-3100The new Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald W.Reynolds Visual Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft. facilityfeaturing 15 exhibition galleries, an education center, a250-seat theater, cafe, store and library/resource center.Programs include world-class traveling exhibitions,comprehensive film programs and a variety of familyactivities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculptureby world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly serves asa beacon for the museum and downtown. Hours: Tues-Sat10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $12; Senior(62+) Students and Children $10; Children under 5 Free.

JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

1714 Highway 9 W. Seminole • 405-382-0950A special hands-on museum where 3 to 12 year olds

“become” TV anchors, doctors, medics, judges,artists, pilots, firefighters and much more. Beamazed at the 13,500-gallon aquarium filled withaquatic life. The place in Oklahoma where kids“play to learn” and adults “learn to play.” (East ofOKC on 1-40 at Seminole exit #200, 9 miles south to

Highway 9, then 1 mile west.) Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5;Sun 1-5. Closed Mon. and major holidays. Admission: $6

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS

301 W. Reno - 297-3995The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in theheart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is theCrystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring over2,000 fascinating species of palm trees, flowers andexotic plants from across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5;Sun 11-5 (Sun 11-7, June 1-Labor Day). Admission toCrystal Bridge: $7 for adults; $6 for students, activemilitary and seniors 62+; $4 for children 4-12. Discountfor groups of 20+. Admission is free for children 3 andunder. Outdoor grounds: Free.

NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

1700 NE 63rd • 478-2250The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preserves the rugged individualismand romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlative col-

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OKLAHOMA HERITAGE MUSEUM

1400 Classen Drive • 235-4458Located 2 miles northwest of Bricktown, the Gaylord-

Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum’s high-tech, interactiveexhibitory provides visitors the opportunity to experienceOklahoma’s history through its people. Visitors meetboth famous and everyday Oklahomans whose liveshave impacted our state, country and world. Hours: Tues-Fri 9-5; Sat 10-5 (Sun 11-7, June 1-Labor Day).Admission: $7 for adults; $5 for students, active military,

seniors 62+. Free admission for children 5 and under.Group tours available.

OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER

800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive • 522-0754The past comes alive at the Oklahoma History Center,Oklahoma’s state museum of history. Discover the peopleand stories that make Oklahoma truly unique. From oiland gas to aviation, from the Dust Bowl to space exploration, from tornadoes to the Land Run, fromNative American Indians to Route 66, there’s a story oftriumph and tragedy, hope and heartache, famous andinfamous around every corner. Conveniently located inthe Capital Complex, the Oklahoma History Center isadjacent to the State Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion,both within easy driving or walking distance. Hours: Mon-Sat10 to 5. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; $4 for students.


OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM

620 N Harvey • 235-3313 The museum, housed in thehistoric Journal Record Building that was damaged bythe blast, is adjacent to the symbolic memorial, providesvisitors with an experience beyond what they see atthe memorial monument. The storyline is presented inten chapters beginning in Oklahoma City the morningof the bombing, the moments immediately following

the blast, through the 16 days of rescue and recovery,and to the rebuilding of Oklahoma City. The story is told

through exhibits and recorded narratives from victims’ familymembers, survivors, rescue workers and others. Museum

Hours: Open seven days a week, Mon – Sat, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. andSun, Noon -6 p..m Ticket sales stop daily at 5 p.m. Museum Admission: $12 Adults,$10 Seniors 62+, Military with ID and Students (Age 6 through college with ID), 5 andunder free.OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344Come on, the wild is calling! One of the top three family-friendlyzoos in the nation, the Zoo features a diverse and fascinatinganimal and plant collection. Children and adults alike willenjoy world class habitats including Great EscApe, CatForest/Lion Overlook, Oklahoma Trails and the new elephant habitat. The Children’s Zoo allows kids of all agesthe opportunity to explore the wonders of nature through playplus interactions with barnyard animals and the ever-popularlorikeets! Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, in theheart of Oklahoma City’s Adventure District the Zoo is openeveryday except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Adult admission (12-64) $8; Children (3-11) and seniors (65+) $5; Children 2 and under free.

SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA • 2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNIThe state’s premier destination for family fun, houses over

eight acres of hands-on science experiences, with thousandsof space, aviation and cultural artifacts in the mix. Withbrand new exhibits, the excitement of live entertainmentshows, one-of-a-kind IMAX film experiences and anewly renovated Science Floor, Science MuseumOklahoma rocks. As the state’s only physical science

museum and a Smithsonian Affiliate, Science MuseumOklahoma reveals the wonder and relevance of science in

our everyday lives. From traveling beyond the Milky Wayin the Planetarium Theater to witnessing live explosions in

Science Live, the Museum provides a safe environment for letting your inner-childrun wild. Museum Hours: Open Mon - Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-6pm, Sun: 11am-6pm. General Admission & Dome Theater - Adults: $14.95 Seniors: $11.95Children: $11.95 General Admission - Adults: $10.95 Seniors:$8.95 Children: $8.95 Group rates available. Dome TheaterOnly - Adults: $8.45 Seniors: $6.95 Children: $6.95

WHITE WATER BAY • 3908 W. Reno • 943-9687A tropical water paradise located along Interstate 40 inOklahoma City featuring over 25 acres of water rides,slides and attractions. White Water Bay offers relaxingsummer fun with its lazy river and children's activity poolsand shows its wet and wild side with the 500,000-gallonWave Pool and the eight-story Bermuda Triangle. WhiteWater Bay is Oklahoma City’s hot spot to cool off this summer.Daily operation varies.

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ADVENTURE

DISTRICT

The Adventure District is

the destination for enter-

tainment the entire family

will enjoy. Located at the

crossroads of I-44 and I-35

in northeast Oklahoma

City, the district features

Oklahoma’s most outstand-

ing visitor attractions.

Attractions include the

National Cowboy &

Western Heritage Museum,

National Softball Hall of

Fame, Oklahoma State

Firefighters Museum,

Oklahoma City Zoo,

Science Museum

Oklahoma, Remington

Park Racing Casino and

Cinemark Tinseltown USA

BRICKTOWN HISTORIC

DISTRICT

Just east of Downtown is

Bricktown, Oklahoma

City's renovated ware

house district. When the

area was built back at the

turn of the century, bricks

made from Oklahoma's

famous dark red earth

were the most plentiful

building material avail-

able. Today, those bricks

provide the signature look

to Bricktown, which has

become OKC's biggest hot

spot for fine restaurants,

clubs, galleries and shops,

including Oklahoma's first

microbrewery. Tour boats

chug down the Bricktown

Canal, a mile-long pedes-

trian waterway that cuts

through the heart of

Bricktown, turns south at

the Ballpark, past water

falls and fountains to the

new Harkins Theatres and

Bass Pro Shops.

Centennial Crossing, a

larger-than-life sculpture

depicting the Oklahoma

Land Run, consists of 45

figures depicting land run

participants on their way

to stake claims in the new

territory.

OKLAHOMA CITY

ARTS DISTRICT

As the majestic Myriad

Botanical Gardens and the

multi-faceted Stage Center

- home of several theater

companies - remain major

anchor attractions for the

Arts District, several new

venues have recently

opened. The Civic Center

Music Hall reopened its

doors in November 2001,

presenting a classic

ambiance from stainless

steel accents to authentic

art deco chandeliers for all

to admire. The state-of-the

art facility showcases

performances from ballet to

Broadway. The Oklahoma

City Museum of Art houses

the largest glass sculpture

by artist Dale Chihuly.

Standing nearly 55 feet tall

with over 2,400 pieces of

glass, the sculpture shines

as a beacon from the front

atrium of the museum. The

museum also showcases

numerous other exhibits as

well as an impressive classic

film library.

Entertainment DistrictsEntertainment DistrictsAS YOU ENJOY SHOPPING, DINING AND SIGHTSEEING, YOUR PATH WILL

LIKELY CROSS ONE OF THESE ‘MUST SEE’ NEIGHBORHOODS.


PASEO

DISTRICT

The Historic Paseo District

is a part of Oklahoma City

that time forgot - but the

arts remembered. The

gateway to this historic

district is considered to be

NW 30th and Shartel. The

Paseo was built in 1929 as

the first commercial shop-

ping district north of

downtown Oklahoma

City. This little Spanish

village with its stucco

buildings and clay tile

roofs is the home of

Oklahoma City’s artists’

community. On this little

tree lined street you will

find painters, potters,

photographers, writers,

and actors. Within the two

blocks of the Paseo you

can visit a stained glass

works, a pottery studio,

watch a painter at work,

see a performance of a

children's theater group,

have dinner, and shop.

STOCKYARDS

DISTRICT

If you want to see a little

of the real West of today,

mosey on down to

Stockyards City, a few

minutes west of downtown.

Home to the world’s

largest stocker/feeder live-

stock market, Stockyards

City is the “genuine article”

and a "must see." For over

80 years, Stockyards City

has continually offered the

kind of quality products

and services which are

synonymous with the

heritage of the West. A

‘must do’ in the Stockyards

is Cattlemen’s Steakhouse,

Oklahoma’s oldest contin-

ually operating restaurant.

After a great steak, take

time to browse the western

wear and specialty shops

lining the streets, complete

with jeans (Wranglers is

the brand of choice), wide

selection of boots, hats,

dusters, spurs and belt

buckles the size of

hubcaps. If you can’t find

what you need off the

shelf, there are highly

skilled artisans ready to

custom make whatever

you need. You won’t find

any “My parents went to

Stockyard City and all I

got was this lousy T-shirt”

shirts or Elvis salt and

pepper shakers, but you

will leave knowing what a

real steak tastes like, and

that real boots don’t come

from Bloomingdale’s.

WESTERN AVENUE

DISTRICT

Just north of downtown,

beginning at 36th street

and continuing north to

Wilshire, this historic area

is an eclectic collection of

restaurants, antique shops,

home furnishing specialty

stores, personal services,

art galleries and retail

shops. Frequently referred

to by locals as “Restaurant

Row”, Western Avenue

features almost every cuisine

at trendy establishments

ranging from casual to ele-

gant. Western Avenue is an

older commercial strip that

still maintains some of its

1940’s atmosphere with

the feel and charm of a

small town main street.

The district also features

unique shopping

opportunities with hip

stores, antique stores,

boutiques, galleries, spas

and upscale shopping.

Independently owned

restaurants and clubs, live

music, entertainment and

shopping make this area a

fun place to browse.


ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS

ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Thru 7/8 Enoch Kelly Haney Art ExhibitTouching the Past - Gaylord-PickensOklahoma Heritage Museum - 405-523-3208www.oklahomaheritage.com

Thru 9/9 “Vernet to Villon: Nineteenth-Century French Master Drawings from theNational Gallery of Art” - Fred Jones Jr.Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 9/16 A Century of Magic: TheAnimation of the Walt Disney Studios - FredJones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman405-325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 9/16 Oklahoma Clay: FrankomaPottery - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art,Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 9/16 “The Cult of Personality: AndyWarhol, Harold Stevenson & Portraiture” FredJones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 9/31 The Return of Elegance-

Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-0765

www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 12/31 Oklahoma and the Day that will

Live in Infamy - Oklahoma History Center

405-522-0765 www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 12/31 Oklahoma @ the Movies

Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-0765

www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 7/2013 Woody Crumbo Centennial

Exhibit - Oklahoma History Center

405-522-0765 www.okhistorycenter.org

JULY

7/1 USTRC Oklahoma Classic Team RopingLazy E Arena, Guthrie - 405-282-7433www.lazye.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

7/1 LibertyFest Kite Fest - Mitch Park,Edmond - 405-341-5477 www.libertyfest.org

7/1 LibertyFest Road Rally - CityAdministration Parking Lot, Edmond

405-340-2527 www.libertyfest.org

7/1 LibertyFest A Taste of Edmond - FestivalMarket Place, Edmond - 405-340-2527www.libertyfest.org

7/1-2 World Cup of Softball VII - ASA Hallof Fame Complex - 405-425-3422www.asasoftball.com

7/1-3 OKC Redhawks vs Memphis Bricktown Ballpark - 405-218-1000www.okcredhawks.com

7/2 First Free Monday - Sam Noble Museum,Norman - 405-325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu

7/3 Wild Tuesdays Story Time SafariOklahoma City Zoo - 405-425-0262www.okczoo.com

7/3 Yukon’s Freedom Fest Tribute to Veterans

City Park, Yukon - 405-354-8442

www.cityofyukonok.gov

7/3 Free Admission - Fred Jones Jr. Museum

of Art, Norman - 405-593-9060

www.visitnorman.com

7/3-4 Art in the Park: A Celebration in the

Heartland - Buck Thomas Park, Moore

www.cityofmoore.com

7/4 LibertyFest Parade - Downtown Edmond,

Edmond - 405-340-2527 www.libertyfest.org

7/4 LibertyFest ParkFest & Fireworks - UCO

Campus, Edmond - 405-340-2527

www.libertyfest.org

7/4 Yukon’s Freedom Fest - Chisholm Trial Park,

Yukon - 405-354-8442 www.cityofyukonok.gov

7/4 Grand Casino Firework Display - Grand

Casino, Shawnee - 405-964-7263

www.firelakegrand.com

7/4 Freedom Festival & Parade - Eldon Lyon

Park, Bethany - 405-789-5005

www.nwokc.com

7/4 Way Back Wednesdays - Oklahoma City

Zoo - 405-425-0262 www.okczoo.com

7/5 Benjamin Franklin - Oklahoma History

Center - 405-522-0785 www.okhistory.org

7/5 Concerts in the Park - Chisholm Trail Park,

Yukon - 405-350-8937 www.cityofyukonok.gov

7/5 Outdoor Concerts in the Park - Hafer

Park Stage, Edmond - 405-359-4630

www.edmondok.com/parks/rec

7/6 Film: The Life of Emile Zola - Fred Jones

Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938

www.ou.edu/fjjma

7/6Water Balloon Day - Science Museum Oklahoma

405-602-3760 www.sciencemuseumok.org

7/6 Dive In Movies - White Water Bay

405-478-2140 www.WhiteWaterBay.com

7/6 Sunset Cruises - Regatta Landing at the

Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755

www.okrivercruises.com

7/6 Billy Currington - Riverwind Casino,

Norman - 405-322-6464 www.riverwind.com

7/6 Jerry Lewis - Grand Casino, Shawnee

405-964-7263 www.firelakegrand.com

7/7 Independence Day Train Ride at the

Oklahoma Railway Museum - 405-424-8222

www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

7/7 Disco River Cruise - Regatta Landing at

the Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755 x106


7/7 Joan Jett & The Blackhearts in concert

Frontier City - 405-478-2140

www.FrontierCity.com

7/8-13 International Finals Youth Rodeo

Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee

405-275-7020 www.shawneeexpo.org

7/9-9/28 “The Painter and the Potter: The

Artwork of Lisa Rutherford and Jim

VanDeman” - Red Earth Museum & Gallery

405-427-5228 www.redearth.org

7/10 Wild Tuesdays Story Time Safari

Oklahoma City Zoo - 405-425-0262

www.okczoo.com


of Art, Norman - 405-593-9060

www.visitnorman.com

7/10-14 SWEET CHARITY - Civic Center

Music Hall - 405-524-9312

www.LyricTheatreOKC.com

7/11 Okietales - Oklahoma History Center

405-522-0785 www.okhistory.org

7/11 Way Back Wednesdays - Oklahoma City

Zoo - 405-425-0262 www.okczoo.com

7/12 Concerts in the Park - Chisholm

Trail Park, Yukon - 405-350-8937





7/12-15 OKC Redhawks vs New Orleans

Bricktown Ballpark - 405-218-1000

www.okcredhawks.com






7/13 Live! Championship Boxing - Grand

Casino, Shawnee - 405-964-7263

www.firelakegrand.com

7/14-9/26 “Creatures of the World: Animals

in Art” - Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art at St.

Gregory's University, Shawnee

405-878-5300 www.mgmoa.org

7/14 Disco River Cruise - Regatta Landing

at the Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755 x106


7/14 Bud Light Red Dirt Concert Series:

Wade Bowen - Riverwind Casino, Norman

405-322-6464 - www.riverwind.com

7/15 Family Day - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of

Art, Norman - 405-325-4938

www.ou.edu/fjjma

7/16-22 Eskimo Joe’s 37th Anniversary

Eskimo Joe’s, Stillwater - 405-372-8896

www.eskimojoes.com



www.okczoo.com

7/17 Free Admission - Fred Jones Jr.

Museum of Art, Norman - 405-593-9060

www.visitnorman.com

7/18 Way Back Wednesdays - Oklahoma

City Zoo - 405-425-0262 www.okczoo.com

7/18 Okietales - Oklahoma History Center

405-522-0785 www.okhistory.org







7/20 Man Lands on the Moon (1969)

Science Museum Oklahoma - 405-602-3760

ww.sciencemuseumok.org

7/20 Film: Moulin Rouge - Fred Jones Jr.


www.ou.edu/fjjma






7/20-22 Summerstock Presents "Anything

Goes" - UCO's Mitchell Hall, Edmond

405-974-3375 www.summerstockok.com

7/21 Ghosts of Fort Reno Tours - Historic

Fort Reno, El Reno - 405-262-3987

www.fortreno.org

7/21 A Train Ride at the Oklahoma Railway

Museum - Oklahoma Railway Museum - 405-

424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

7/21 First Capital Triathlon - Guthrie

405-282-1947 www.firstcapitaltri.com

7/21 Disco River Cruise - Regatta Landing at

the Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755 x106


7/22 Gregor Mendel’s Birthday (1822)



7/24 Amelia Earhart’s Birthday (1897)





www.okczoo.com


of Art, Norman - 405-593-9060

www.visitnorman.com

7/24-27 OKC Redhawks vs Iowa


www.okcredhawks.com

Iguana Mexican Grill has become

very popular in Oklahoma City for

its incredibly imaginative twist on

Mexican dining. Rumors of the exotic

flavors, textures, and brilliantly col-

ored culinary combinations rapidly

spread across the city. Combined

with over 125 different tequilas, a

vibrant atmosphere, and a highly

dedicated service staff, its reputation

rapidly inflated. Although it succeeds

in remaining humble, being “the little

taco stand down by the railroad

tracks”, it has become “The hot spot”

to see and be seen in the Downtown/

Bricktown areas of OKC. Don’t miss

your opportunity to visit the Iguana

Mexican Grill.

9 NW 9th Street OKC, www.iguanamexicangrill.com405.606.7172

NEW LOCATION Nichols Hillls Plaza, N.W. 63rd & Western405.608.060030 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2012


7/24-28 CALL ME MADAM - Civic

Center Music Hall - 405-524-9312

www.LyricTheatreOKC.com

7/25 Way Back Wednesdays - Oklahoma

City Zoo - 405-425-0262

www.okczoo.com

7/25 Okietales - Oklahoma History

Center - 405-522-0785

www.okhistory.org

7/26 Open House for “The Painter and

the Potter: The Artwork of Lisa

Rutherford and Jim VanDeman” - Red

Earth Museum & Gallery - 405-427-5228

www.redearth.org

7/26 Make Your Own Slime Day Science

Museum Oklahoma - 405-602-3760





7/26 Outdoor Concerts in the Park

Hafer Park Stage, Edmond - 405-359-4630


7/27 Art After Hours: A New Direction in

Native American Art: The Institute of

American Indian Art - Fred Jones Jr.


www.ou.edu/fjjma

7/27 Krazy Daze - Downtown Shops,

Edmond - 405-249-9393

www.downtownedmondok.com



7/27 Sunset Cruises - Regatta Landing at

the Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755


7/27 Gene Watson, Moe Bandy and

Johnny Lee - Riverwind Casino, Norman

405-322-6464 www.riverwind.com

7/27-29 Summerstock Presents

"Anything Goes" - UCO's Mitchell Hall,

Edmond - 405-974-3375

www.summerstockok.com

7/28 Disco River Cruise - Regatta Landing

at the Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755

x106 www.okrivercruises.com

7/28-31 OKC Redhawks vs Omaha


www.okcredhawks.com



www.okczoo.com

7/31 Free Admission - Fred Jones Jr.


www.visitnorman.com

Ludivine was born from the idea of utilizing

the best ingredients available from local

farmers and ranchers. Using only what is in

season to prepare a culinary experience that

uses familiar ingredients to create dishes

that speak not only to the palette, but to the

whole person. They design meals that

release old memories and create new ones.

Chefs Jonathon Stranger and Russ Johnson

have created a place where many people,

products, and ideas from around Oklahoma

have come together to create something

very special. Both Chefs have be fascinated

with food from early ages - and what began

as a budding fascination has developed into

a full-blown, shameless obsession.

The restaurant at Ludivine is open for dinner

at 5pm Tuesday thru Saturday; The bar is

open Monday thru Thursday from 5pm to

midnight - weekends until 2.

Ludivine is located at 805 N. Hudson

near downtown. For reservations and more

information call 405-778-6800 or visit

ludivineokc.com.


1492 NEW WORLD LATIN CUISINE

1207 N. Walker Ave. • Midtown • 236-1492Put 1492 New World Latin Cuisine on the list

of “must do” while in Oklahoma City. One of

the top new picks for Mexican restaurants is

located in Midtown, an area just north of

10th street on Walker. 1492 offers authentic

Mexican cuisine in an elegant atmosphere, a

fusion decor with an open bar and quite pos-

sibly the best Mojitos in the universe.

ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY

117 E. Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-14223001 West Memorial Road • 755-2680Walking into Abuelo’s is like stepping into

Old Mexico - in a very posh part of town.

From the award-winning recipes to the

magnificent interior courtyard, Abuelo's is

truly the best of Mexico.

BRICKTOWN BREWERY

One North Oklahoma Avenue • 232-2739In September 1992, the Bricktown Brewery

opened its doors, ushering in a new golden

age of urban dining to the OKC scene.

Nearly 20 years later, the Brewery has been

adrenalized with a new look, new menu and

new focus on delivering great food, great

beer and a great experience to the visitors of

Oklahoma City

CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE

1309 S. Agnew Ave. • Stockyards • 236-0416Open since 1910 and located at the edge of

Stockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse features

first-rate beef, hand cut & aged on the premises.

CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE

201 N. Meridian • 948-7778Cimarron is the biggest Steak House inOklahoma City, (big in size, not in price). Youcan get steak, chicken, ribs or seafood cookedover an open mesquite fire. Located near theState Fairgrounds, Cimarron Steak House isideal for families looking for affordable steaks.

THE COACH HOUSE

6437 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza • 842-1000Since 1985, The Coach House has been considered Oklahoma City's finest upscalerestaurant. Under the experienced hand of

Chef Kurt Fleischfresser, The Coach Houseoffers an ever-changing seasonal cuisinehighlighting the best local produce andregional specialties, prepared with classicalperfection.

IGUANA MEXICAN GRILL

Nine Northwest Ninth Street • 606-7172Located just nine blocks north of downtown iswhat the locals know as "the little taco standdown by the railroad tracks". Iguana is home toover 125 tequilas and the freshest salsa you willever eat. Located in a small old warehouse inHistoric Automobile Alley, come enjoy a margarita and our unique Mexican cuisine.

KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE

2037 S. Meridian • 681-1000One of Oklahoma City’s best-kept secrets,Kona Ranch features corn fed, specificallyaged USDA Choice steaks, skillfully broiledto your liking. Kona specialties include volcano onions, coconut shrimp, smokedprime rib and smoked turkey.

LOBBY CAFE & BAR

4322 N. Western • 604-4650Located in the lobby of the renowned Will

Rogers Theatre, offers a unique and sophisticated

blend of wine, cocktails and bistro dining

options, inspired by cuisines of the world.

Our traditional bistro and bar, with its relaxed

and casual ambiance, is a favorite among

local wine and food enthusiasts. The Lobby

Bar brings the best of light dining inside a

warm classic environment, including a one of

a kind antique deco wood wine bar interior.

LUDIVINE

805 N. Hudson • 778 - 6800Ludivine was born from the idea of utilizing

the best ingredients available to us from local

farmers and ranchers. We use only what is in

season to prepare a culinary experience that

uses familiar ingredients to create dishes that

speak not only to the palette, but to the whole

person. We aim to design meals that release

old memories and create new ones.

MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE

7 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 272-0777The Oklahoma Legend continues! Serving the

finest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks, lobster

and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list and live

entertainment is featured in the lounge.

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Restaurants & Clubs



MUSASHI’S

4315 N. Western • 602-5623A japanese steakhouse honoring Miyamoto

Musashi, the legendary samurai. Here you

will be amazed watching your chef perform

tricks while preparing your food. Come

enjoy our open atmosphere restaurant as we

guarantee you'll enjoy some of the finest

cuisine and entertainment around.

NONNA’S EURO-AMERICAN

RISTORANTE AND PURPLE BAR

1 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 235-4410Nonna’s, located in the “Heart of Bricktown” in

a 90+ year old warehouse is 3 floors of part art

gallery, part bakery, part fine dining, and pure

fun! From top to bottom it offers an eclectic

atmosphere featuring Euro-American cuisine.

ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE

2824 N. Pennsylvania • 528-2824 Chef owned and operated, Rococo’s features

steaks, seafood, pasta, and an exquisite roast

rack of lamb. Rococo’s boasts a progressive

wine list that is affordable and compliments

the restaurant’s innovative cuisine. Owner

Bruce Rinehart moved from Boston in 2003,

specifically with the intention of opening a

great “east coast style” restaurant. He succeeded

in creating one of the best in the nation.

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE

101 E. Sheridan Ave. • Bricktown • 235-0402Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs

by hand, prepare sauces from scratch, &

layer lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses,

noodles, spices, & sauce.

SUSHI NEKO

4318 N. Western • 528-8862Enjoy Sushi Neko’s authentic sushi and eastern

cuisine. Pair your culinary choice with a

selection from our extensive wine list or your

favorite sake. Sushi Bar and patio seating are

available.

TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL

310 Johnny Bench Dr. • Bricktown • 231-0254Welcome! Kick up your heels and head

down to the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy

over 100 pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia

including signed guitars, platinum records

and clothing Keith wore in videos. Take a

seat on one of our “Redneck Loveseats” and

get ready to Love This Bar and Grill. Open

Daily at 11a.m.

WHISKEY CHICKS PARLOR

115 E. Reno • 228-0087Whiskey Chicks Parlor is a freewheelin’saloon, cocktail parlour, restaurant, andentertainment venue dedicated to maintainingan open, unpretentious environment forenjoying the essential pleasures that bringpeople together: good drinks, good food,good music, good company, good times.

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT

CITYWALK

70 North Oklahoma • Bricktown • 232-92559 clubs in one, 9 times the fun. Citywalk offers

the perfect destination for even the most

discriminating clubgoers. From country and

western to top 40, techno to discotech, and

karaoke. Arrive early or expect a wait. Open

Friday and Saturday nights.

CLUB ALBEE

319 E. Sheridan Ave.. • Bricktown • 601-6655located in the Historic Bricktown Entertainment

District. Albee is the Arabic word for heart

and from its location in the heart of OKC to

the dedication of its staff, heart is truly what

Club Albee is about. The unique mix of

Top 40 dance club, featuring DJ Saad in

main room. Belly dancing in the Hookah

and Cigar bar - an experience you should not

miss. Club Albee is THE hot spot.

COYOTE UGLY

121 East California. • Bricktown •602-8459Located in the heart of Bricktown, Coyote

Ugly Oklahoma City opened its doors to

capacity crowds, with the world famous

‘Coyotes’ entertaining the thirsty patrons!

Enjoy the Coyotes sing and dance on the bar

to a mix of classic and hard rock.

MICHAEL MURPHY’S PIANO BAR

25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 231-5397Join the fun an Oklahoma City’s only

dueling piano bar. Open Thursday thru

Saturday at 7pm, Murphy’s brings the

best of entertainers to the stage.

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o Weins never intended to get into retail. Raised on afamily farm in northeast Nebraska, Jo has always

loved riding horses. She moved to Oklahoma City to attendlaw school in the evenings. Jo became involved with theOklahoma Quarter Horse Association after becoming anattorney. When she learned that the Cross Bar Gallerywould be closing its doors, Jo and her husband, TerryWeins, purchased the store in January 2005.

Two years later, Jo has expanded into the Stockyards,partnering up with National Saddlery Company to open ashowroom across the street from Cattlemen’s Steakhouse.(National Saddlery will continue to maintain its originallocation in the Stockyards, also.) “National Saddlery hasbeen around for 82 continuous years,” Jo indicated. “JohnRule is a master tooler and saddle maker.” Along with hiswife, DonaKay, the Rules’ tack and tooling business complements Cross Bar Gallery’s custom western furnishings.

Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture and artof the American West. Almost all of the products sold bythe retailer are made in the United States. Some visitorscome to appreciate the custom artwork by western legendssuch as G. Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, and KennethWyatt. Others stop to admire the jewelry designed by BobBerg and sold exclusively in Oklahoma by Cross Bar Gallery.

There are those who visit the store to pick out a custompiece of western furniture to complement their ranch. Somewho cherish the largest collection of C.R. Morrison bronzesculptures in the United States. And still others stop to purchase one of over 200 Brazilian cowhides on display.(Along with the teak wood furniture, the Braziliancowhides are one of only a few items not made in America.)

Whatever the reason for the visit, Jo is appreciates theopportunity to work with others who share her love forwestern furniture, jewelry, and art. “This is really a creativeoutlet for me,” Jo says. “Whether you’re a fellow rancher,or city-folk who simply want a piece of the westernlifestyle, we really take pride in selling American-madeproducts and supporting local and regional artisans.”

The New Cross Bar Gallery - National Sadderly Companyis located in the Stockyards at 1400 S. Agnew. Store hoursare Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., andclosed on Sundays. Phone number 239-2104.

The Original Cross Bar Gallery is still located at4312 W. Reno Avenue, one block east of Meridian nextto Tener’s. Store hours are Monday thru Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.For more information, contact 943-5600 or visitwww.crossbargallery.com.

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A true urban pioneer - David Lack, a former winebroker and distributor, had the vision to openBroadway Wine Merchants near 8th and Broadwayin the historical Automobile Alley district. Hechose the location because it was convenient fordowntown workers and just a few blocks north ofdowntown hotels – we like his location becauseit’s just a few blocks from our offices.

As you walk through the door, the purple wallsand rows of wine racks confirm your arrival at astore that is serious about their wine. A friendlygreeting from behind the counter accompaniesthe intoxicatingly pleasant atmosphere. BroadwayWine Merchants features an expansive wineselection, spirits and beer and a knowledgeablestaff to back them up.

Whether you’re looking for a simple, inexpensivechardonnay for the hotel room – or a bottle ofDom Perignon for a celebration – they have it.David also offers the traditional “liquor store”selection of spirits and almost every beer availablein Oklahoma.

Broadway Wine Merchants is located at 824North Broadway. The store is open Mon. thruSat. 10am to 9pm (state law). For information,call 405-231-0031.


isitors to Oklahoma City can now take advantage ofSpokies bike share program. Spokies provides visitors

with an environmentally-friendly, healthy and affordabletransportation option for the downtown area.

Spokies offers visitors daily memberships for $5, whichentitles users to unlimited 30-minute rides throughout the duration of the day. Additional time can be purchased at arate of $4 per hour. Monthly and annual memberships arealso available.

The solar-powered, self-serve Spokies kiosks are available at6 downtown locations, providing docking space for a totalof 95 available bicycles.

SPOKIES KIOSK LOCATIONS:

• The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library (Park Avenue and Hudson)

• The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum (4th and Harvey)

• Plaza Court in Midtown (On Walker between 10th and 11th streets)

• Deep Deuce (Walnut at 2nd St.)

• Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (Southwest corner)

• Cox Convention Center (Northeast corner of Reno and Robinson)

The Spokies program began with an Energy Efficiencyand Conservation Block Grant administered by the City ofOklahoma City's Office of Sustainability. This grant wasdesigned to promote energy efficiency, including alternativemethods of transportation. Spokies is just one more exampleof the progressive ideas and programs being developed andimplemented to improve the quality of life for everyone inOklahoma City.

Visitors can use a credit card to pay the $5 dailymembership fee at any of the kiosk locations, then ridebetween many of the downtown attractions including theNational Memorial, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Museum ofArt, Banjo Museum and Bricktown. Additional attractionssuch as the Land Run Memorial, Oklahoma HeritageMuseum, Overholser Mansion and others are just a shortwalk from the Spokies kiosks.

Additional information about the Spokies program can befound at SpokiesOKC.com or by calling 405-235-3500.

V

uly is an exciting time for visitors at the NationalCowboy & Western Heritage Museum to catch a glimpse

of the best Western art created by artists from across the countryduring the Prix de West Art Invitational Exhibition and Sale.

Invited exhibiting artists bring a diversity of styles to thisesteemed exhibition, featuring 351 works in sculpture or paintingby 114 living artists with works ranging from historical piecesreflecting the early days of the West, to more contemporary andimpressionistic works of art.

This 39th Anniversary of Prix de West, was originallynamed after the prestigious 17th century Prix de Rome, acompetitive scholarship program in France, given to the bestartist in sculpture or painting making it possible for them tofurther their artistic study.

Prix de West brings the optimum gathering of master worksrepresenting the artists’ views of the West. A must-see is the tophonored Prix de West Purchase Award winner. Each year a com-mittee selects one work to purchase for the Museum’s permanent collection. Terri Kelly Moyers of Santa Fe, N.M., washonored with the prestigious Prix de West Purchase Awardmedallion for her piece titled La Luz de Fe. Moyers is the second female to be presented with this prestigious award. Thefirst woman to be honored was Bettina Steinke in 1978 for Fatherand Daughter at the Crow Fair.

George Carlson of Harrison, Idaho, was the winner of theRobert Lougheed Memorial Award, chosen by the Prix deWest artists for their favorite display of three or more worksin the show for Stillness in Moonlight, Winter Season andLone Pine.

People of the Red Tail Hawk a bronze sculpture by Doug Hydeof Prescott, Ariz., was the winner of the Nona Jean HulseyRumsey Buyers’ Choice Award. It is voted on by Prix de Westbuyers for the work they admire best and the piece they feelexemplifies the mission of the Museum.

Four other distinguished awards were presented including theExpress Ranches Great American Cowboy Award given forthe best cowboy subject matter to John Moyers for his oil paintingtitle A Fish Out of Water. Richard Loffler of Regina, Saskatchewan,Canada, was the recipient of the James Earle Fraser SculptureAward for Top Knots and Tails. The Frederic RemingtonPainting Award is selected for the one work in the show withexceptional artistic merit. This year the award goes to WaltGonske of Taos, N.M., for Waiting on Spring. The MajorGeneral and Mrs. Don D. Pittman Wildlife Award was given forexceptional artistic merit for a wildlife painting or sculpture toRoss Matteson for his Black Belgian marble Ripple Effect.

All the Prix de West winners and others are on display atthe Museum through Aug. 5. For information about Prixde West visit www.nationalcowboymuseum.org or call (405)478-2250. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Commemorative catalogs and collector’s bolos are availablefor purchase at The Museum Store.

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ANTIQUES

VERDIGRIS- EXQUISITE ANTIQUITY

1001 NW 10th St • (405)602-8986A true antique lover’s paradise, Verdigris has anever-changing worldly collection of the unusual.Contributed to by multiple collectors, the treas-ures include everything from home furnishingsto rare china, collectibles to architectural pieces,eclectic travel trunks to natural elements.Located a few blocks west of downtown/Bricktown, and only a couple of miles east ofMeridian. Come explore this trove of treasuresfor yourself! You may just find something youcan’t live without.

ART GALLERIES

THE HOWELL GALLERY

6432 North Western Avenue • 840-4437The Howell Gallery represents fine original artby regionally and nationally recognized artiststogether with exciting works by new emergingartists. Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, andacrylic mediums are featured together withbronzes, hand-blown glass, ceramic, stone andmarble work, and unique wood turnings. Visitour gallery Monday through Friday 10am to5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm or visit usonline at www.howellgallery.com

RETAIL AND SPECIALTY

BEEF JERKY EMPORIUM

9346 N. May Ave • 751-6275 4405 SW 3rd St. • 949-9000If you are looking for something Unique totake home or snack on while visiting, this isthe place to go. With hundreds of selectionsof hot sauces, unique meat and veggie rubs,not to mention an entire wall dedicated tobeef jerky, the Beef Jerky Emporium is asunique as the name.

BROADWAY WINE MERCHANTS

827 North Broadway • 231-0031Located at 8th and Broadway in the historicalAutomobile Alley district, a few blocks northof downtown hotels. Whether you’re lookingfor a simple, inexpensive chardonnay for thehotel room – or a bottle of Dom Perignon for acelebration – they have it. The store also offersthe traditional “liquor store” selection of spiritsand almost every beer available in Oklahoma.

CROSS BAR GALLERY

1400 S. Agnew • -239-21044312 W. Reno Avenue • 943-5600Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture,art, saddles, and tack from the American

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West. Now with convenient locations near theFairgrounds and in the Stockyards, almost allproducts sold by Cross Bar Gallery are made inthe U.S. Check out custom artwork by G.Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, andKenneth Wyatt, jewelry by Bob Berg, bronzesculptures by C.R. Morrison, and over 200Brazilian cowhides. Open Monday throughSaturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday Noon to 6pm at 4312 West Reno. (Closed Sunday at1400 S. Agnew.) Visitors may also shop onlineat www.crossbargallery.com.

OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY

1316 S. Agnew • Stockyards • 604-9800Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is OklahomaCity's premiere Native American unique arts store. In the heart of the Stockyards, it housesthe rare works of over 63 well-known NativeAmerican artists and craftsmen. AuthenticNative American and Western artworks includ-ing sculpture, jewelry, kachinas, Cherokee bas-kets, handcrafted pottery, patinings and more.

PAINTED DOOR

124 E Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-4410.Come and Enjoy a wonderful shopping experi-ence at Painted Door, where everyone will findthe perfect gift for themselves and that Specialsomeone. From inside Nonna’s EuroAmerican Ristorante and Bar, the entrance to

Painted Door is located next to the GrandStaircase, or just enter through the “PaintedDoor” off Sheridan Avenue. Specialty giftsand accessories at their finest!

RAWHIDE WESTERN CULTURE

1007 N. Broadway Ave. • 405 236 4600www.shoprawhide.comWhether you are looking to outfit yourself oryour home, Rawhide is prepared for you. Thestore features the highest quality items in lux-ury Western home furnishings such as lightingand furniture made from naturally shed antlersor heavy authentic iron. Also available ishigh-end European framed furniture with rus-tic hair hide and tooled leathers to completethe look. Many furniture items available aremade from reclaimed barn wood which pro-vides a rich look with a little history ofAmerica attached. As you explore Rawhideyou will also find beautiful handmade bootsand handbags, fine turquoise jewelry, silverengraved buckles, embroidered clothing andrich leather shirt and jackets.

SANTA FE COMPANY

4141 West Reno • 947-1990Experience the finest in Southwest interiorsand high-quality Mexican furniture with

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WESTERN WEAR

SHEPLERS

812 S. Meridian • 947-6831It’s your country, your way at Sheplers andsheplers.com. We’ve been providing thelargest selection of traditional and fashionablewestern wear since 1899. Sheplers carriesall of the brands you know and love. Forwork, play or every day shop Sheplers foryour kind of country.

TENER'S4320 W. Reno • 946-5500I-35 and 12th StreetMoore • 793-09003309 North KickapooShawnee • 275-8010Since the 1930’s Tener's Western Outfittershas offered cowboys and cowgirls the lateststyles in western wear, the best in name brandchoice. Teners is truly one of the most uniquewestern stores in the country with a completeselection of quality western wear.

REGIONAL SHOPPING MALLS

PENN SQUARE

1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features140 specialty shops including Abercrombieand Fitch.

QUAIL SPRINGS MALL

Memorial and N. May • 755-6530Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears and J. C. Penney’s,as well as numerous specialty shops, Retrofood court in front of a multi-screen theatre.

THE OUTLET SHOPPES

7624 West Reno • 787-3700Located on I-40, The Outlet Shoppes offers avariety of 85 stores including Saks FifthAvenue Off 5th, Nike, Coach, and Disney.Dining options include local favoritesSmashburger, City Bites and more! Free Wifiand phone charging stations are available inthe Food Court.

f you’re looking for a steak that will linger in yourmemory, Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse should be yourdestination. As soon as you walk in the door, you’ll

know you have come to the right place. It looks and smellslike a steakhouse should and features a remarkable valuefor great food and excellent service.

The atmosphere is sizzling steakhouse; always busy, alwayssomething going on. It is the place to go when you’re aimingto impress. The flashy, bustling Bricktown location makes ita regular stop for locals and conventioneers. The bar is packednightly with businessmen in dark suits, young concertgoers,sports figures, sports fans and everything in between.

Named for baseball great Mickey Mantle, the restaurantserves Prime Steaks, Fresh Seafood and Fine Wines in awarm and inviting setting. Simple food is the best, and thehardest to produce. Mickey Mantle’s menu focuses on ahigh-quality ingredient base, flavorful and fresh every day.While steaks and chops in the Mickey Mantle’s tradition areheadliners, equal billing is given to seafood and lighter fare.

House specialties are too many to list, but stalwarts includetheir carefully edited selection of prime beef that includes a“Cowboy Cut” Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak; Prime PepperedFilet Mignon pressed in cracked peppercorns with cognacpepper sauce; Prime New York Strip; Tournedos Oscartopped with Crab, Classic Sauce Béarnaise and Asparagus,and a brilliant 30 oz Porterhouse.

Along with its mouthwatering selection of Prime Steaks,Mickey Mantle’s also serves the Freshest Seafood inOklahoma City. From Shrimp Scampi and the Cedar PlankSalmon Filet to Pan Seared Ahi Tuna, Lobster and AlaskanKing Crab Legs, there is something on the menu for everytaste.

Mickey Mantle’s also offers an extensive wine list withover 150 quality selections focusing on American wineschosen for their compatibility with the menu, a judiciousselection of lesser-priced wines, all served in delightfullythin wine glasses.

The professional wait staff, groomed to be both attentiveand courteous, add to make this one truly unforgettabledining experience. The service is exceptional – from helpingto choose the right cut, preparation and degree of doneness– to making knowledgeable selections and pairings fromthe wine list – the service is impeccable.

Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse is located at #7 MickeyMantle Drive in the historic Bricktown EntretainmentDistrict. The restaurant, open for dinner daily at 5 p.m.,offers a full-service bar, open daily at 4:30pm, private diningrooms and valet parking for guests. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 405-272-0777.

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When you mosey down thesidewalk of the StockyardsDistrict, you’ll feel like youstepped back in time 100years. Take time to enjoy oneof the most unique shoppingopportunities in OklahomaCity - Oklahoma Native Artand Jewelry.

Owned Mario and YolandaWhile Antelope, the Galleryfeatures their creations -including Mario’s customjewelry - blending Southwest

turquoise with gold and silverto produce one-of-a-kindpieces. In addition to jewelry,the gallery features Yolanda’shorsehair pottery, paintingsand three-dimensional works.Alongside their creations, theGallery features works byVirginia Stroud (Cherokee),Thompson Williams (Caddo),and Tim Tate Nevaquaya(Comanche) among others.

Oklahoma Native Art andJewelry is located at 1316South Agnew in StockyardsCity. Fro more informationvisit www.oknativeart.comor call 405-604-9800.


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