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Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier

KEY Cover Feature: Harlem Renaissance

City Sources

What to See & Do

KEY Dining: Cattlemen’s Steakhouse

Entertainment Districts

KEY Day Trip: 4-Wheelin’ Family Fun

Calendar of Events

Dining Guide

Clubs and Entertainment

KEY Entertainment: Pole Position

KEY Nightlife: Maker’s Cigar & Piano Bar

Oklahoma City Map

Downtown Map

Shopping

KEY Shopping: The Pinpoint Resource

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

the benefits of a large metropolitan city. You can experience first-class cultural programs of music, theater and dance, as well as museums and galleries. These,combined with our 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 attractionsand provides 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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4 Oklahoma City KEY • February 2009

Kristen CarrBest Western

Saddleback Inn

PROFILE: Kristen was born and raised in Oklahoma.She has been working in the hospitality industry for10 years. She began her hospitality career inStillwater, Oklahoma as a host for Red Lobster.Kristen fell in love with the hospitality industry, somuch so, that she switched majors from AnimalScience to Hotel and Restaurant Administration.

After graduating from OSU in 2002, her career beganat the Westin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City as theRestaurant Manager and was quickly promoted toAssistant Banquet Manager. Her career path changedto sales when she hired as the Catering Sales Managerby Best Western Saddleback Inn and ConferenceCenter. After several years in the hotel industry shewas recruited by Chili’s Bar and Grill as a Manager inOklahoma, Texas and Missouri. She found herselfmissing the hotel industry and in 2008 accepted hercurrent position as Director of Sales for the SaddlebackInn. She says “I feel like I am home and never left.”

WHAT TO SEE AND DO: “The best part of my jobis talking to guests about what to see and do inOklahoma City. No matter the season, travelers cancatch any sporting event from hockey to baseball toarena football and of course, a NBA basketball gamewith our new Oklahoma City Thunder. While in thedowntown area, guests can enjoy the MyriadGardens, Museum of Art, Oklahoma City NationalMuseum and Memorial as well as the BricktownEntertainment District.”

FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: “Our guests areamazed at the selection of local dining choices. To top thelist, I always suggest a trip to Cattleman’s Steakhouse inthe heart of the historic Stockyards District – and justminutes from our hotel. If guests are visiting downtownor Bricktown - Nonna’s Ristaurante is a great choice forupscale dining. For a more casual meal – I recommendAbuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy.”

PLAN ATRIP – BACK: “OKC is the host city for theHarley Owners Group (HOG) National Rally – with anestimated 20,000 bikes - June 26 and 27, 2009. BestWestern is the preferred hotel for Harley Davidson andthe Saddleback Inn is located just minutes away fromthe convention site.”

Oklahoma CityThe Newest Frontier

Oklahoma City is a surprise to many visitorsand newcomers, with allthe friendliness of a smalltown and the amenities ofour nation’s biggest cities.And with over fifty attractions, museums andother activities, visitorswill never be at a loss forfun things to see and do.

Oklahoma City was bornin a single day - April 22,1889. Just a little over acentury ago, the site ofOklahoma City was agrass-and-timbered land ofgently rolling hills flatten-ing out into prairie in thewest. In just over 100years, this collection oftents grew to a metropolitan city thatsprawls across 625 squaremiles of America's heart-land. Its metro populationnumbers over a million - athird of the entire state’spopulation.

ABOUT OUR PAST…

Oklahoma’s written historybegan in 1541 whenSpanish explorerCoronado venturedthrough this area. At thattime, it was the home ofthe 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 theFive Civilized Tribes toleave their homelands.These tribes were living inthe southeastern part of theU.S. They had to walk toOklahoma over a trail thatbecame known as the“Trail of Tears.” Manymen, women and childrendied during this long andtreacherous trip. Oncethese people settled here,Oklahoma became IndianTerritory.

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 rail-roads, which were inKansas. The ChisholmTrail and other cattle routeswere made throughOklahoma between 1866and 1889. While travelingthrough Oklahoma, theranchers realized the territory wasnot only closer to the rail-roads, 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, land-less pioneers began slip-ping over into this areawithout authorization.These were the “Boomers,”who were trying to forcethe government into open-ing the territory up tohomesteaders.

President Benjamin

Harrison signed legislation

that opened up the

Unassigned Lands and on


April 22, 1889, about

50,000 homesteaders

gathered at the boundaries.

At noon, the cannon

roared, and the hordes of

people streamed over the

line on wagons and

buckboards, horseback, on

foot and even on bicycles

into the two million acres

of land, made their claims

and, overnight, Oklahoma

City grew out of the

plains. The settlers who

entered to claim land

before the official start of

the land run were called

Sooners. Hence the state’s

nickname. On November

16, 1907, the Oklahoma

Territory and Indian

Territory joined, and

Oklahoma became the

46th state.

OKLAHOMA CITY

TODAY

The pioneer zeal of those

early settlers is just as evi-

dent in the Oklahoma City

of today. The western spir-

it that helped found

Oklahoma City is apparent

everywhere you go.

Oklahomans are just as

likely to be wearing boots

and a cowboy hat as they

are a suit and tie.

Magnificent attractions

like the National Cowboy

and Western Heritage

Museum, Remington Park

Race Track, Frontier City

Theme Park, and the Red

Earth Indian Center all

reflect the strong ties this

area has with its western

heritage.

In the early 1990s, the

leaders of Oklahoma City

were faced with a

decision: to compete or

retreat. The decision was

made to compete and the

city launched a visionary

project -- one that would

change the face of

Oklahoma City forever.

That plan was

Metropolitan Area Projects

(MAPS), an ambitious

program that is one of the

most aggressive and

successful public-private

partnerships ever under-

taken in the U.S. The

current amount being

spent in this public/private

partnership exceeds

$1 billion.

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 general-

ly credited with originating

the parking meter. He filed

for a patent for a “coin con-

trolled 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.


As a result of that vision,

visitors can now enjoy a

multitude of new attrac-

tions and entertainment

options. The 15,000-seat

AT&T Bricktown

Ballpark is home to the

Oklahoma RedHawks, the

Texas Rangers Triple A

affiliate, and has been

named one of the nation's

top two minor league base-

ball facilities. Our profes-

sional ice hockey team, the

Blazers, attracts record

crowds with its fast-paced,

pulse-pounding action in

the Ford Center. The Ford

Center, a new 20,000-seat

sports arena, has proven to

be an ideal location for

hockey, basketball and

concerts.

The Bricktown Canal

extends through the

Bricktown entertainment

district -- just east of

downtown, past the

Ballpark to the Canadian

River. The river is being

transformed into a seven-

mile-long series of river

lakes bordered by

landscaped areas, trails

and recreational facilities.

Work on this $23 million

project will continue

through 2008. Shops,

restaurants and entertain-

ment, hiking and biking

trails, and park areas are

part of this developing

area.

A multi-million dollar

facelift and renovation of

the Cox Convention

Center has added new

meeting rooms and lobby

areas, along with a

remodeled exterior and

exhibit space. The renova-

tion of the Civic Center

Music Hall, an historic art

deco building, is now the

premier performing arts

venue in the Southwest.

A new trolley system, the

Oklahoma Spirit, covers a

three-mile area and loops

through downtown with an

additional segment of the

trolley system linking the

Meridian area hotels, state

fairgrounds an Stockyards

area with downtown and

Bricktown. The unique

streetcars offer continuous

service six days a week.

Oklahoma City isn't

lacking in entertainment

options, either. The

Oklahoma City

Philharmonic Orchestra,

Ballet Oklahoma, and

Broadway shows at Lyric

Theatre and the Civic

Center are just the

beginning. Beautiful lakes,

parks and some of the

nation's best golf courses

and tennis facilities also await

the outdoor enthusiast.

Welcome to the new Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City KEY • February 2009 9

Visitor’s to Oklahoma City with have theopportunity to explore African American art ofthe 1920s and 1930s and its lasting legacy with aone-of-a-kind exhibition held only at the OklahomaCity Museum of Art beginning February 5.

Organized by the OklahomaCity Museum of Art, HarlemRenaissance includes morethan 100 paintings, sculptures,and photographs by artistssuch as Richmond Barthé,Aaron Douglas, Palmer Hayden,William H. Johnson, MalvinGray Johnson, Jacob Lawrence,Archibald J. Motley Jr., JamesVanDerZee, and others. Fromthe “vogue” of Harlem in thetwenties to the Great Depressionin the thirties, artists createdinnovative works that expressedthe uniqueness of their experiences as AfricanAmerican artists, while participating in largerdevelopments in American art.

Harlem Renaissance marks the first exhibitionof African American art at the Museum in morethan 20 years. Organized thematically, HarlemRenaissance explores a number of subjects,including Harlem as a literary center, portraitureand the “New Negro,” life in Paris and abroad,the influence of European modernism andAfrican art, as well as images related to daily life,African American history, and the South. Theexhibition also examines the idea of Harlem andthe Harlem Renaissance as a later artistic subject,through works by Romare Bearden and FaithRinggold. Highlights include Aaron Douglas’sThe Creation (1927), Palmer Hayden’s NousQuatre à Paris (We Four in Paris) (ca. 1930),Archibald J. Motley Jr.’s Jockey Club (1929),and Faith Ringgold’s Jo Baker’s Bananas (1997).

Illustrations for books and publications

reveal Harlem as a literary and artistic center.

The exhibition includes an original copy of TheNew Negro (1925), an important anthology edited

by Alain Locke, in addition to James Weldon

Johnson’s God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermonsin Verse (1927), which features illustrations by

Aaron Douglas. Harlem Renaissance

also will explore issues of repre-

sentation in African American art,

featuring portraits and portrait

“types” by artists such as Winold

Reiss and Malvin Gray Johnson.

Harlem Renaissance displays

the types of works artists created

while living and traveling abroad.

Throughout the twenties and

thirties, numerous artists traveled to

Paris where they received instruction,

visited museums, and escaped the

restrictions of segregation. Painted

while living in the South of France, William H.

Johnson’s Village Houses, Cagnes-sur-Mer (ca.

1928-1929) reflects the influence of European

expressionism.

The exhibit shows the influence of African art,

through works such as West Coast artist Sargent

Johnson’s Copper Mask (1933) and Malvin Gray

Johnson’s painting Self-Portrait (1934). During

this period, many artists turned to their own lives

and experiences for inspiration. Seeking to create

accurate depictions of African American life and

culture, artists portrayed a variety of subjects and

styles. From urban life to folklore and the South,

artists sought to be fresh and modern in their

portrayals of life. Examples include Archibald J.

Motley Jr.’s Saturday Night (1935) as well as

William H. Johnson’s Jacobia Hotel (1930) and

Landscape with Sun Setting, Florence, SouthCarolina (1930).

Harlem Renaissance also features works related

to African American history, which became an

important theme among artists by the thirties and

during the era of the Works Progress Administration

(WPA). Artist Hale Woodruff’s Negroes withJackson at New Orleans (1934) reflects this new

interest and the stylistic influence of the Mexican

muralists. Jacob Lawrence also turned to history

on numerous occasions throughout his career,

depicting scenes from the life of important

historical figures, such as Harriet Tubman inDaybreak - A time to Rest (1967). The period’s

lasting influence also is explored in later depictions

of the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age, through

Romare Bearden’s Jazz: (Chicago) GrandTerrace - 1930s (1964) and Faith Ringgold’s JoBaker’s Bananas (1997).

In addition to painting and sculpture, the

exhibit highlights photography as an important

medium of artistic expression during the Harlem

Renaissance. Photographers such as James

VanDerZee captured the people and activities of

Harlem, while others, such as James Latimer Allen

and author and Harlem

enthusiast Carl Van Vechten,

captured the likenesses of

notable Harlemites and

Renaissance figures. Harlem

Renaissance will also display

photographs of Oklahoma

City’s African American

community during this

period, which includes

musician Charlie Christian, the young author

Ralph Ellison, and the area known as “Deep

Deuce.”

Harlem Renaissance also includes early short

musical films of the period, featuring the first

filmed appearances of Duke Ellington, Billie

Holliday, Josephine Baker, and Bessie Smith. These

films reveal the astonishing musical talent during

the Harlem Renaissance as well as a visual

document of black urban life in the 1920s and 30s.

The exhibition brings together key works from

over 20 lending institutions. Lenders include the

Schomburg Center for Research in Black

Culture, New York Public Library; Metropolitan

Museum of Art, New York; Museum of Modern

Art, New York; Howard University Gallery of

Art, Washington, D.C.; National Gallery of

Art, Washington, D.C.; the National Portrait

Gallery, Washington, D.C.; and the Smithsonian

American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

EXHIBITION SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS

A color catalogue, published by the Museum,

will feature an introduction by Curator Alison

Amick and essays by Mary Ann Calo, director,

Institute for the Creative and Performing Arts,

and professor of art history, Colgate University;

Theresa Leininger-Miller, associate professor of

art history and director of graduate studies,

University of Cincinnati; and

Deborah Willis, professor and

chair, Department of

Photography and Imaging,

New York University. An audio

tour, written and produced by

the Museum, also will be

available.

Museum hours are Tuesdaythrough Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;Thursday and Friday until 9:00 p.m., SundaysNoon to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays.Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors andstudents and children five and under are free.For more information, call 405-236-3100 or visitwww.okcmoa.com.

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

URGENT CAREFirst1MED............North OKC....................478.0633First1MED............NW OKC.......................495.5841First1MED............South OKC....................636-0767First1MED............Edmond........................844.1633

HOSPITALSBone and Joint Hospital..............................272-9671Deaconess 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.....................................271-4700Physicians Hospital of Oklahoma.................602-8100Renaissance Women’s Hospital....................359-9800Saint Anthony Hospital..............................272-7000Saint Michael Hospital...............................685-6671Unity Health Center (North Campus)..............273-2270Unity Health Center (South Campus).............273-2240OU 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

AIRLINESAmerican.........................................(800)433-7300America West....................................(800)247-5692Continental......................................(800)525-0280Delta...............................................(800)221-1212Northwest........................................(800)225-2525Southwest........................................(800)435-9792TWA...............................................(800)221-2000United.............................................(800)241-6522USAir..............................................(800)428-4322

AIRPORTSDowntown Airpark....................................634-1456Wiley 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

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CITY SOURCES

ENTERTAINMENT

Tickets and Information Ballet Oklahoma..................................848-8637 Black Liberated Arts Center.....................232-2522 Blazers Hockey ...................................235-7825 Bricktown Visitor Center........................602-8800 Canterbury Choral Society......................232-7464 Carpenter Square Theatre........................232-6500 Civic Center Music Hall.........................297-2584COX Business Center........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297-3300 FORD Center.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602-8500 Lyric Theatre.......................................524-9312National Cowboy Museum......................478-2250Oklahoma State Capital.........................521-3356 Omniplex...........................................602-6664 OKC Museum of Art...............................236-3100OKC Philharmonic...............................842-5387 Oklahoma Opry..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .632-8322 Oklahoma Redhawks.............................218-1000 Prairie Dance Theatre.............................424-2249 Rose State College Performing Arts...........733-7960 Stage Center Presents........................... 270-4801 State Fair Park.....................................948-6704 State Fair Speedway....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .948-6796 Stockyards City... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235-7267

PUBLIC GOLF COURSESBrookside 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 COURTSEarlywine 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 population

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

Oklahoma City KEY • February 2009 1 3

FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK - 11501 NE Expressway • 478-2412www.frontiercity.com Frontier City, a western-styletheme park in Oklahoma City, covers over 40 acres ofrides, shows and attractions for the entire family.Frontier City features three roller coasters, and waterrides that are guaranteed to cool you off. Frontier City's

Summer Concert Series features a new lineup of artistincluding Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Creedence

Clearwater Revisited and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.Frontier City is open weekends through Memorial Day. Daily

operation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412or visit frontiercity.com for more information.

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. Be amazed at the13,500-gallon aquarium filled with aquatic life. Theplace in Oklahoma where kids “play to learn” andadults “learn to play.” (East of OKC on 1-40 at Seminoleexit #200, 9 miles south to Highway 9, then 1 mile west.)Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Monday and majorholidays. Admission: $6

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MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS

100 Myriad Gardens • 297-3995The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in the

heart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is theseven-story Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, fea-turing a fascinating collection of palm trees, flowersand exotic plants from across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6; Sun 12-6. Admission to Crystal Bridge: $6,adults; $5 seniors 62+ and students; $4 Groups of 20+

$3 children (4-12); 3 under, free.Outdoor grounds:Free.

NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM

1700 NE 63rd • 478-2250The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum pre-serves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of thefrontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superla-tive collection of classic and contemporary Western art,including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington,and the famous 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail.New historical galleries include the American CowboyGallery, the American Rodeo Gallery, Western Performer’sGallery and Prosperity Junction, a re-created authentic westerntown. Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at thisnational memorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 9-5 7 days a week exceptThanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission: adults $10.00, senior citizens $8.50,children ages 6-12 $4.50, children 5 and under are 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 cen-ter. Programs include world-class traveling exhibi-tions, comprehensive film programs and a variety offamily activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signaturesculpture by world renowned glass artist DaleChihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and down-

town. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5.Admission: Adults $9; Senior (62+), Students and Children

$7; Children under 5 Free.

OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL

620 N Harvey • 235-3313The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembersthose who lost their lives in the tragic bombing theAlfred P. Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. Theoutdoor symbolic memorial, stands on a three-acresite that includes remnants of the original buildingdestroyed in 1995, is open 24 hours a day, 365 daysa year. Admission to outdoor symbolic memorial is free.

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SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA • 2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNIOklahoma’s only science museum and Smithsonian affiliate,

enriches people’s lives by revealing the wonder and rele-vance of science. Home to Oklahoma’s only large-for-mat, dome-screen theater, Omniplex has more than 350hands-on exhibits and educational programs; art andcultural galleries; aviation and space artifacts;Omniplex planetarium; International Gymnastics Hallof Fame; International Photography Hall of Fame and

Museum; and Red Earth Museum. Museum Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-6; Sun 11-6. The Big Ticket - includes

Omniplex exhibits, planetarium show and choice of oneOmniDome show: $13.50 adults (13-64); $10.25 seniors (65+);

$10.25 children (3-12). Admission for Exhibits and PlanetariumONLY: $9.50 adults (13-64); $8.25 seniors (65+); $8.25 children (3-12). Admission forDome Theater ONLY: $8.25 adults (13-64); $6.75 seniors (65+); $6.75 children (3-12).

WHITE WATER BAY • 3908 W. Reno • 943-9687White Water Bay is a tropical water paradise located alongInterstate 40 in Oklahoma City featuring over 25 acres ofwater rides, slides and attractions. White Water Bayoffers relaxing summer fun with its lazy river and chil-dren's activity pools and shows its wet and wild sidewith the 500,000-gallon Wave Pool and the eight-storyBermuda Triangle. White Water Bay is OklahomaCity's hot spot to cool off this summer. White WaterBay will kick off the 2008 season on May 19th. Dailyoperation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visitwhitewaterbay.com for more information.

OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM

620 N Harvey • 235-3313The museum, housed in the historic Journal RecordBuilding that was damaged by the blast, is adjacent to thesymbolic memorial, provides visitors with an experiencebeyond what they see at the memorial monument. Thestoryline is presented in ten chapters beginning inOklahoma City the morning of the bombing, themoments immediately following the blast, through the

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

recorded narratives from victims’ family members, sur-vivors, rescue workers and others. Hours: Museum Mon-Sat

9–6; Sun 1–6. Museum Admission: Adults $10; Senior (62+) $8;Student (6-17) $6; Children under 5 Free

OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344Recognized by Child Magazine as one of the top threefamily-friendly zoos in the nation Family favoritesinclude the Centennial Choo Choo, Safari Tram Tour,the Fins and Feathers Show and our seasonal, interac-tive bird adventure: Explorikeet Adventure. The Zoooffers picnic areas, The Canopy Food Court, SafariGifts and services including wheelchair and strollerrental. The Zoo is open everyday except forThanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hoursare 9-6 from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 9-5from September through May. Admission for adults ages12-64 is $7. Children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and older are$4. Children 2 and under are free.

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ou want history? Come take a step back in time...

Cattlemen’s Café opened its doors to hungry cowboys,

ranchers, cattle haulers and the like in 1910. The

Stockyards City area was a beehive of activity back then, as

herds of cattle were driven to Oklahoma City in an unend-

ing stream to satisfy the East’s growing demand for beef.

It was in 1926 that H.V. “Homer” Paul took over

Cattlemen’s, already a well-known establishment among

the area’s thousands of workers. Cattlemen’s was one of the

few places that stayed open after sundown. Because of this,

it also attracted a very colorful clientele. During

Prohibition, it was known for its home-brewed ‘liquid

delights.’

In 1945, Cattlemen’s was owned by Hank Fry, a

gambler of sorts. In a smoke-filled room at the old Biltmore

Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City, Fry was running out of

luck and money in dice game attended by a local rancher,

Mr. Gene Wade. Fry put up Cattlemen’s as the pot if Wade

could roll a ‘hard six,’ otherwise known as two 3s. Wade put

up his life savings, which was a sizable amount of money.

With one roll of the dice, Gene Wade was in the restaurant

business. The ‘33’ brand on the wall of Cattlemen’s

Hereford Room became a well-known symbol of Wade’s

good fortune.

Since 1945, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse has become a gath-

ering place for all kinds of folks - from movie stars to rodeo

greats, politicians to potentates! Check the walls of the

dining rooms and view the drawings of all the

well-knowns who have sampled Cattlemen’s fare. Gene

Autry, John Wayne, Ronald Reagan (before he was

President), and more recently, Reba McIntyre. In the early

‘90s, George Bush (the elder, while he was President)

stopped in for a good meal and a stiff drink.

Today, like a good wine, Cattlemen’s continues to improve

with age. Make your plans to enjoy Cattlemen’s, where you

will get the finest cuts of beef, in a relaxed atmosphere, with

attentive service.

The western spirit that helped found OKC is alive and

well at Cattlemen’s in the Stockyards District. Located one

mile south of I-40 at Agnew, visitor’s can take advantage of

the Metro Transit Orange Line Trolley, which operates on

an hourly schedule, traveling between the Meridian Avenue

hotels and Bricktown, with stops in the Stockyards.

For more information on Cattlemen's Steakhouse, call405-236-0416 or visit use at www.cattlemensrestaurant.com.

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ADVENTUREDISTRICT

The Adventure District isthe destination for enter-

tainment the entire familywill enjoy. Located at thecrossroads of I-44 and I-35in northeast OklahomaCity, the district featuresOklahoma’s most out-standing visitor attrac-tions. Attractions includethe National Cowboy &Western Heritage Museum,National Softball Hall ofFame, Oklahoma StateFirefighters Museum,Oklahoma City Zoo,Science MuseumOklahoma, RemingtonPark Racing Casino andCinemark Tinseltown USA

BRICKTOWN HISTORICDISTRICT

Just east of Downtown isBricktown, OklahomaCity's renovated warehouse district. When thearea was built back at theturn of the century, bricks

made from Oklahoma'sfamous dark red earth werethe most plentiful build-ing material available.Today, those bricks pro-vide the signature look toBricktown, which hasbecome OKC's biggesthot spot for fine restau-rants, clubs, galleries andshops, includingOklahoma's first micro-brewery. Tour boats chugdown the BricktownCanal, a mile-long pedes-trian waterway that cuts

through the heart ofBricktown, turns south atthe Ballpark, past waterfalls and fountains to thenew Harkins Theatres andBass Pro Shops.Centennial Crossing, alarger-than-life sculpturedepicting the OklahomaLand Run, consists of 45figures depicting land runparticipants on their wayto stake claims in the newterritory.

OKLAHOMA CITYART S DISTRICT

As the majestic MyriadBotanical Gardens and themulti-faceted Stage Center- home of several theatercompanies - remain majoranchor attractions for theArts District, several newvenues have recentlyopened. The Civic CenterMusic Hall reopened itsdoors in September 2001,presenting a classicambiance from stainlesssteel accents to authenticart deco chandeliers for allto admire. The state-of-theart facility showcases per-formances from ballet toBroadway. The OklahomaCity Museum of Art housesthe largest glass sculptureby artist Dale Chihuly.Standing nearly 55 feettall with over 2,400 pieces

of glass, the sculptureshines as a beacon fromthe front atrium of themuseum. The museum alsoshowcases numerous otherexhibits as well as animpressive classic filmlibrary.

Entertainment DistrictsEntertainment DistrictsAS YOU ENJOY SHOPPING, DINING A N D SIGHTSEEING, YOUR PATHWILL LIKELY C R O S S ONE OF THESE ‘MUST SEE’ NEIGHBORHOODS.


PASEODISTRICT

The Historic PaseoDistrict is a part ofOklahoma City that timeforgot - but the artsremembered. The gatewayto this historic district isconsidered to be NW 30thand Shartel. The Paseowas built in 1929 as thefirst commercial shop-

ping district north ofdowntown OklahomaCity. This little Spanishvillage with its stuccobuildings and clay tileroofs is the home ofOklahoma City's artists'community. On this littletree lined street you willfind painters, potters,photographers, writers,and actors. Within thetwo blocks of the Paseoyou can visit a stainedglass works, a potterystudio, watch a painter atwork, see a performanceof a children's theatergroup, have dinner, andshop.

S TOCKYARDSDISTRICT

If you want to see a littleof the real West of today,mosey on down toStockyards City, a fewminutes west of down-town. Home to the

world’s largeststocker/feeder livestockmarket, Stockyards Cityis the "genuine article"and a "must see." For over80 years, Stockyards Cityhas continually offeredthe kind of quality prod-ucts and services whichare synonymous with theheritage of the West. A'must do' in theStockyards is Cattlemen'sSteakhouse, Oklahoma'soldest continually operat-ing restaurant. After agreat steak, take time tobrowse the western wearand specialty shops lin-ing the streets, completewith jeans (Wranglers isthe brand of choice), wide

selection of boots, hats,dusters, spurs and beltbuckles the size of hub-caps. If you can't findwhat you need off theshelf, there are highlyskilled artisans ready tocustom make whateveryou need. You won't findany “My parents went toStockyard City and all Igot was this lousy T-shirt” shirts or Elvis saltand pepper shakers, butyou will leave knowingwhat a real steak tasteslike, and that real bootsdon't come fromBloomingdale's.

WESTERN AVENUEDISTRICT

Just north of downtown,beginning at 36th streetand continuing north toWilshire, this historicarea is an eclectic collec-tion of restaurants,antique shops, home fur-nishing specialty stores,personal services, art gal-leries and retail shops.Frequently referred to bylocals as "RestaurantRow", Western Avenuefeatures almost every cuisine at trendy establishments rangingfrom casual to elegant.Western Avenue is anolder commercial stripthat still maintains someof its 1940’s atmospherewith the feel and charm ofa small town main street.The district also featuresunique shopping opportunities with hipstores, antique stores, boutiques, galleries, spasand upscale shopping.Independently owned

restaurants and clubs, livemusic, entertainment and shopping make this areaa fun place to browse.


by Susen Foster

outhern Oklahoma is home to spectacular all-terrain vehicle(ATV) recreation. Lake Murray State Park for example, located

off I-35 near Ardmore, has more than 1,000 acres of free range ATVtrails suitable for all skill levels; blaze your own trail or follow theones already set; head to the beach or venture through the brush.

More radical riding takes place at Cross Bar Ranch just west of Davis,also off I-35. Over 6,000 acres of Arbuckle Mountain terrain make thisanother popular destination. Just a few miles from famous Turner Falls, this site is teeming with wildlife and is the perfect place for an unforgettable day trip. Novice to extremist will enjoy the variety here.

When Michael Buchanan and his family discovered these immensewide open spaces for 4 wheelin’ fun, they decided the only thing thatwould make it better would be to give people an opportunity to takeadvantage of it all.

“We had been ATVing together as a family for years and we knewhow an adventure like this could make a vacation, or even a weekend,into a real memory maker.”

So Mike said to wife, Susie, “Let’s rent out some fun!!” Grownchildren Randy & Serena, Chris & Kristy, and Angela all heartilyagreed and a family operation was soon in the making.

Although reservations at www.okatvrentals.com or by calling(580)222-5220 are recommended, they have rental quads on site at LakeMurray on the weekends. There is even a food wagon for your conven-ience. Soon the same type of concession will also be at Cross Bar.

For now, to share in the Arbuckle Mountain experience at CrossBar, you will need to make reservations and the ATVs will be traileredright to you. All you have to do is show up.

Thrills & Chills on Wheels makes everything very simple. Withyour rental of an Arctic Cat 50cc, 90cc or 250cc (and soon some doublerider units) you also get the free use of helmet and goggles. Thequads are full of gas and maintained regularly. You don’t even haveto clean up after yourself. They do all the work and you can rent foran hour, a day, or a weekend with prices discounted accordingly.

This is the best way to experience all the fun of 4 wheelin’ withoutthe costs to purchase, insure and maintain your vehicles. Plus, youdon’t have to haul it. Thrills & Chills will deliver your choice ofATVs direct to your location. As their slogan says “Rent the fun,leave the work.” (Though they do ask that everyone haul their owntrash out to keep the landscape nice for others.)

Whether you are inclined toward the hills and valleys of mountainriding, or want to experience the water’s edge, Thrills & Chills canturn your extra day in Oklahoma City into a lifetime of memories. This is a great year round day trip. Visit www.okatvrentals.comfor more information.

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ONGOING EVENTS

ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Thru 2/1 Oprah Winfrey’s Color PurpleCivic Center Music Hall • 405-297-2264•www.celebrityattractions.com

Thru 3/8 Borderlands: Images of theAmerican west • Fred Jones Jr. Museum ofArt • University of Oklahoma • Norman 405-325-2272 • www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 3/14 Music History Exhibit Edmond Historical Society & MuseumEdmond • 405-340-0078 • www.visited-mondok.com

Thru 5/1 Garden in Focus • MyriadBotanical Gardens • 405-297-3995www.myriadgardens.com

Thru 7/31 “Unconquered, Allan Houserand the Legacy of One Apache Family”Oklahoma History Center • 405-522-5248www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 7/31 “Tierra de me Familia:Oklahoma” • Oklahoma History Center405-522-5248 • www.okhistorycenter.org

FEBRUARY

2/1 Harlem Globe Trotters • Ford Center(800)-745-3000 • www.okfordcenter.com

2/1 World Spirit Federation • OklahomaCity Nationals • Cox Convention Center405-297-3300 • www.coxconventioncenter.com

2/1 • 3/31 Red Earth Master Artist ShowRed Earth Museum • Omniplex ScienceMuseum • 405-427-5228 • www.redearth.org

2/2 OU Women’s Basketball vs. TennesseeFord Center • 405-602-8500 www.okfordcenter.com

2/4 Fat Dixie • FireLake Grand Casino Shawnee405-964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com

2/4 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. Denver Nuggets • Ford Center405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

2/5-21The Who’s TOMMY• Lyric at the Plaza405-524-9312 • www.lyrictheatreokc.com

2/5-4/19 2009 Harlem RenaissanceOklahoma City Museum of Art • 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com

2/6 Oklahoma City University ChoirsConcert • Petree Recital Hall - KirkpatrickFine Arts Center • Oklahoma City University208-5347 • www.okcu.edu/music/basscenter

2/6 Practical Pruning • Will RogersGardens • 405-943-0827

2/6 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers • FordCenter • 405-235-8288 www.nba.com/thunder

2-6 Creedence Clearwater RevisitedRiverwind Casino • Norman • 405-322-6000www.riverwind.com

2/6 & 20 Mike Black as Elvis • FireLakeGrand Casino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

2/6-3/29 Arts of the Amazon - Museum ofthe Red River • The Mabee-GerrerMuseum of Art • Shawnee • 405-878-5300www.mgmoa.org

2/7 Reinventing the Past: Part II • CivicCenter Music Hall • 405-842-5387www.okcphilharmonic.org

2/7 27th Annual Chocolate Festival & GalaFirehouse Art Center • Norman • 405-329-4523 • www.normanfirehouse.com

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2/7 CHL Hockey - Oklahoma City Blazersvs. Colorado Eagles • Ford Center • 405-235-PUCK www.okcblazers.com

2/7 The 25th Omelet Party • Harlem Egg-aissanceBricktown Events Center • 405-236-3100www.okcmoa.com

2/8 JAMfest Cheer & Dance NationalCompetitions • Cox Convention Center 405-297-3300 • www.coxconventioncenter.com

2/8 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. Sacramento Kings • Ford Center405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

2/10 CHL Hockey - Oklahoma City Blazersvs. Texas Brahmas • Ford Center • 405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

2/11 Sammy Mitchell • FireLake GrandCasino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

2/12-14 Valentine Cabaret • Recital HallOklahoma Christian University • Edmond405-425-5530 • www.visitedmondok.com

2/13-15 PBR Built Ford Tough Series • FordCenter • 800-595-RIDE • www.pbrnow.com

2/14 Rob Lake’s Night of Magic • FireLakeGrand Casino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

2/14 Neil Sadaka • Riverwind CasinoNorman • 405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com

2/14 Frigid Five Miler • Mitch Park Edmond405-359-4630 • www.visitedmondok.com

2/14-15, 20-22, 27-28 “Hay Fever” • CitySpace Theatre - Oklahoma City Civic MusicHall • 405-208-5347 • www.cityrep.com

2/17 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. New Orleans Hornets • Ford Center405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

2/17-22 “The Crucible” • Pegasus TheaterUCO • Edmond • 405-974-3774www.visitedmondok.com

2/18 Charles Scott Duo • FireLake GrandCasino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

2/19-21 “The Minstrel, Or The Lynching ofWilliam Brown” • The Black Fox Theatre -Wanda L. Bass Music Center 405-208-5347www.okcu.edu/thestre

2/20 Gary Allan • Riverwind Casino • Norman405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com

2/20 Jokers Wild Comedy RevueFireLake Grand Casino • Shawnee 405-964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com

2/20-21 Pops Goes Vegas! • Civic Center Music Hall • 405-TIC-KETSwww.okcphilharmonic.org

2/20-21 Monster Jam USHRA MonsterFord Center • 405-602-8500www.okfordcenter.com

2/20-21 & 27-28 Tartuffe • Judd Theatre -Oklahoma Christian University • Edmond405-425-5522 • www.visitedmondok.com

2/20-21 Triangle Horse Sales • The Heartof Oklahoma Exposition Center • Shawnee405-275-2196 • www.trihorse.com

2/20-22 Nadia Comanechi GymnasticsInvitational • Cox Convention Center405-297-3300 • www.coxconventioncenter.com

2/20-22 Opera • “The Marriage ofFigaro” • Kirkpatrick AuditoriumKirkpatrick Fine Arts Center • OklahomaCity University • 405-208-5347www.okcu.edu/music/basscenter

2/21 Chubby Checker • RiverwindCasino • Norman • 405-322-6000www.riverwind.com

2/22 Screening of Victor Erice’s “TheSprit of The Beehive” • Kerr McGeeAuditorium - Meinders School of Business405-208-5347 www.okcu.edu/film-lit

2/22 OCU Jazz Ensemble Concert • BassSchool of Music • OCU • 405-208-5347www.okcu.edu/music/basscenter

2/24 Step Rideau & The Zydeco OutlawsFireLake Grand Casino • Shawnee405-964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com

2/24 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. L.A. Lakers • Ford Center405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

2/25 Michael Evans • FireLake GrandCasino Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

2/25 CHL Hockey Oklahoma CityBlazers vs. Bossier - Shreveport MudbugsFord Center 405-235-PUCKwww.okcblazers.com

2/25-28 “The Diary of Anne Frank”Kirkpatrick Auditorium - Kirkpatrick

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Fine Arts Center • 405-208-5347www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org

2/26 Winter Jam 2009 • Ford Center405-602-8500 • www.okfordcenter.com

2/26-28 2009 FIRST Robotics CompetitionCox Convention Center • 405-297-3300www.coxconventioncenter.com

2/27 Fondue Fandango • Meinders Hall ofMirrors - Civic Center Music Hall • 405-235-4058 • www.harnhomestead.com

2/27 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma CityBlazers vs. Mississippi RiverKings • FordCenter • 405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

2/27-28 Wind Philharmonic ConcertPetree Recital Hall • Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center • 405-208-5347www.okcu.edu/music/basscenter

2/28 Kenny G. • Riverwind Casino • Norman405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com

2/28 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma CityBlazers vs. Rocky Mountain Rage • 405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY117 E. Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-14223001 West Memorial Road • 755-2680Walking into Abuelo’s is like stepping intoOld Mexico - in a very posh part of town.From the award-winning recipes to the magnificent interior courtyard, Abuelo's istruly the best of Mexico.

BOURBON STREET CAFE100 E. California Ave. Bricktown • 232-6666New Orleans style seafood, steaks and pasta ina French Quarter atmosphere. A delightful din-ing experience inside or the patio on the canal.

CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE1309 S. Agnew Ave. • Stockyards • 236-0416Open since 1910 and located at the edge ofStockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse featuresfirst-rate beef, hand cut & aged on the premises.

CHEEVERS CAFÉ2409 N. Hudson • (405)-525-7007Just a few blocks north of DowntownOklahoma City, Cheever’s Café combinesAmerican cuisine with Southwest influ-ences to create savory prime steaks, fresh

seafood selections and inventive salads.In addition to their popular menu choices,Cheever’s Café also serves daily andnightly specials and signature desserts.Plus, Cheever’s Café offers their clientelea full bar and an excellent selection ofwines to compliment your meal. For reser-vations, please call 405-525-7007 orvisit www.cheeverscafe.com.

CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE201 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.

CRABTOWN303 East Sheridan • Bricktown • 232-7227Bricktown’s original seafood restaurant,featuring a variety of crab appetizers, crab dinners and seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta.

DEEP DEUCE GRILL307 N.E. 2nd Street • 405.235.9100Enjoy a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps,salads, and steaks at this neighborhood grill.Watch sports on two big screen tv’s or sit nextto the firepit on the outdoor patio. Locatedtwo blocks north of Bricktown in the historicDeep Deuce Jazz District.

IRON STARR BBQ3700 N. Shartel Avenue • (405) 524-5925Iron Starr BBQ is gourmet BBQ at itsfinest. From smoked meats to fabulous sidedishes,Iron Starr BBQ brings OklahomaCity residents fine dining with thesmokehouse flavor. With their fancy mac-aroni and cheese to roasted potato salad togreen chilecornbread, the side dishes com-pliment Iron Starr’s richly flavored smokedchicken, ribs,and other succulent meats.Iron Starr BBQ also offers a private diningfacility for larger parties. For more infor-mation or to make a reservation, for moreinfo. visit us at www.ironstarrbbq.com.

KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE2037 SOUTH 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.

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MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE7 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 272-0777The Oklahoma Legend continues! Serving thefinest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks, lobsterand fresh seafood. Extensive wine list and liveentertainment is featured in the lounge.

NONNA’S EURO-AMERICANRISTORANTE AND PURPLE BAR1 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 235-4410Nonna’s, located in the “Heart of Bricktown” ina 90+ year old warehouse is 3 floors of part artgallery, part bakery, part fine dining, and purefun! From top to bottom it offers an eclecticatmosphere featuring Euro-American cuisine.

PEARL’S OYSTER BAR5641 N. Classen Blvd • 848-80082125 S.W. 74th • 682-1500Consistently voted Oklahoma City’s #1seafood restaurant. Pearl’s has become anOKC tradition with its upbeat tempo, sleekinterior and New Orleans style Cajun entrees.

RED PRIME STEAK504 N. Broadway • (405)-232-2626Red Prime Steak is located in the historicBuick building in Downtown OklahomaCity. The historic building has been trans-formed to a modern urban design with thewarm glow of red neon. Red Prime Steakserves only USDA Prime Midwestern beef

as well as American ‘Wagyu’ Kobe beef,Bone-in Ribeye, Porterhouse and 40-DayDry Age Bonein New York Strip. With 300wine selections and the teaming of ChefKeith Paul and Chef Robert Black’s innova-tive culinary skills, an evening at RedPrime Steak will be a night to remember.For reservations, please call 405-232-2626or www.redprimesteak.com.

ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE2824 N. Pennsylvania • 528-2824 Chef owned and operated, Rococo’s featuressteaks, seafood, pasta, and an exquisite roastrack of lamb. Rococo’s boasts a progressivewine list that is affordable and complimentsthe restaurant’s innovative cuisine. OwnerBruce Rinehart moved from Boston in 2003,specifically with the intention of opening agreat “east coast style” restaurant. He succeededin creating one of the best in the nation.

SOLEIL RESTAURANT & XO LOUNGE15 N. Robinson • 601-3800This hip, upscale restaurant and lounge islocated downtown in the historic ColcordHotel. Soleil features a continental menu witha french influence. Enjoy oysters on the halfshell, king crab legs, or cavier. Open forbreakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours: Mon.-Thur. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

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SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE101 E. Sheridan Ave. • Bricktown • 235-0402Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs byhand, prepare sauces from scratch, & layerlasagna with fresh meats, cheeses, noodles,spices, & sauce.

TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL310 Johnny Bench Dr. • Bricktown • 231-0254Welcome! Kick up your heels and head downto the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over100 pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia includ-ing signed guitars, platinum records and cloth-ing Keith wore in videos. Take a seat on one ofour “Redneck Loveseats” and get ready toLove This Bar and Grill. Open Daily at 11a.m.

TRAPPER’S FISHCAMP AND GRILL4300 West Reno • 943-9111From the grizzly bear in the entry to the livealligator inside, you’ll love the outrageousdécor. Dive into Gulf Coast specialties includ-ing seafood, fish, steaks and prime rib.

COFFEE SHOPSUNCOMMON GROUNDS100 E. Main • Bricktown • 236-JAVAUncommon Grounds is a different breed of cof-fee shop that’s brought back the art of coffee.This Bricktown favorite offers a cozy atmos-

phere and sunny, outdoor patio. Want to add aflare of excitement to your visit, try the Mochamint, Black Forest, or Turtle lattes. UncommonGrounds also offers an extended selection ofloose-leaf teas, Chai tea, and Italian sodas fornon-coffee drinkers. Breakfast and lunch sand-wiches are served all day. Open Mon.-Thur. 7-9, Fri. 7- Midnight, Sat. 9-Midnight, Sun. 9-9.

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENTCITYWALK70 North Oklahoma • Bricktown • 232-92559 clubs in one, 9 times the fun. Citywalk offersthe perfect destination for even the most discriminating clubgoers. From country andwestern to top 40, techno to discotech, and duel-ing pianos to karaoke. Arrive early or expect await. Open Friday and Saturday nights.

MAKER’S CIGAR BAR & LOUNGE25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 606-9000located in the Historic Br icktownEntertainment District. The brickwalls, rich leather furniture, and well-balanced interior lighting create a per-fect place to unwind before heading backto the hotel. With live music beginningevery night at 8, patrons can smoke theirfavorite cigar and sip a smooth glass ofscotch. Open seven days a week at 11 a.m.

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re you looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush? If

so, Pole Position Raceway in Oklahoma City is the

answer! The all-new state-of-the-art indoor karting center

is home to the fastest go karts in the area.

Pole Position Raceway has two full-size tracks that

allow you to speed up to 45 miles per hour with family

and friends, and do so with the comfort of heat and air

conditioning. These are not the karts you remember as

kids! These are real performance karts that are probably

the closest you will ever come to driving a real race car.

There’s also food, drinks, video games, pool tables, and

much more.

One of the unique qualities of Pole Position Raceway is

the SpeedSheet scoring system. Every racer receives a

copy of the results sheet that shows average lap time,

fastest lap time, overall position in the race, and how you

rank against everyone that’s ever spun laps here at Pole

Position Raceway.

“It’s an incredible scoring system,” says Oklahoma dirt

track legend Shane Carson. “It definitely adds to the whole

experience.” Pole Position Raceway is loaded with authentic

racing memorabilia and has more than a dozen flat screen

televisions that play the latest sporting events. Because the

karts use 20-horsepower electric motors, there are no toxic

fumes so you’re not gasping for fresh air.

It’s so cool that seven-time AMA Supercross Champion

Jeremy McGrath calls Pole Position Raceway “the ultimate

racing experience for family and friends!” If that’s not

enough, X-Games Freestyle Motocrosser Kenny Bartram

has said “I’ve been to a lot of kart tracks around the world

and there 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 $15 per session and there are also three

different race packages (Pole Position Challenge, Grand

Prix and Super Pole) available for groups of eight 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.

Pole Position Raceway is located off I-44 on the cornerof N.W. 36th and May Ave. For more information call405-942-2292 or visit www.racep2r.com.

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ebruary was made for Maker’s Cigar and PianoLounge. With its gas log fireplace, live music,

invigorating cigars, and warm spirits, a winter trip toOklahoma City would be incomplete without a visit tothis cozy cigar bar.

It’s exactly how proprietor Clinton Greenhaw envisionedit when he visited his first cigar and piano bar in Chicagoover fifty years ago. Greenhaw began playing the piano atage 12. He started smoking cigars five years later. But itwasn’t until Greenhaw’s military unit was stationed inChicago in the late 1950’s that he discovered the magic ofcigar and piano bars.

The young Army soldier frequented several Chicago cigarand piano bars, but his favorites were the Briefcase and theLibrary on State Street. Greenhaw would eventually returnto Oklahoma, where he ran his family’s grocery businessuntil retiring in 1998. It was those early memories that ledhim to open Maker’s Cigar & Piano Lounge.

Shortly after retirement, Greenhaw spotted the OklahomaHardware Building, an old but sturdy warehouse in theBricktown Entertainment District. In 2000, Bricktown wasin its infancy. Along with business partner Mark Myers, thepair have transformed the bare warehouse dock into a warmand inviting atmosphere that attracts local residents andhotel guests alike.

Maker’s combines the perfect mix of ambient and tasklighting, chinese red paint, and pendant lighting (adornedwith earth-tone beads), setting the perfect tone for the cigarbar. The rich, leather sofas situated around the fireplace area popular destination within the lounge. In fact, severalmarital proposals have taken place there.

Seven years later, Maker’s Cigar & Piano Lounge continuesto thrive in Bricktown. Maker’s survived the smoking banpassed by the state’s legislature in 2006. (When patrons askGreenhaw where Maker’s non-smoking section is located,he politely points outside.) Greenhaw’s favorite cigar is aGraycliff from the Bahamas. He likes the flavor and drawof this particular cigar.

Maker’s prides itself in having some of the most knowledgeable bartenders in town, and on serving some ofthe finest liquors in the world. Greenhaw once refused toserve a patron who asked the bartender to mix Louie XIIICognac with Diet Coke. “I lost out on a $135 sale,” smilesGreenhaw, “but you don’t mix cognac, you sip it.”

Maker’s features live music every night beginning at 8p.m. The cigar bar is open seven days a week at 11 a.m.,and is located at 25 S. Oklahoma Avenue in OklahomaCity. For more information, contact (405) 606-9000.

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ANTIQUES

ANTIQUE HOUSE4409 N. MERIDIAN • 495-2221 or 659-2182 This OKC treasure has featured beautifulantique glass, china, silver, oak and Victorianfurniture since 1972. Antique House has theone of the largest selections of heirloomlinens, table clothes, pillow cases, andVictorian lace in Oklahoma. Antique Housealso offers antique appraisals and estate liq-uidation services. While at Antique House,be sure to check out the Finicky LadyBoutique and enjoy lunch at Dane’s TeaRoom next door. Monday through Saturday 9a.m. to 5 p.m.

2 3RD STREET ANTIQUE MALL3023 N.W. 23rd • 947-3800Nearly 100 of the finest antique dealers inthis part of the country display their wares inthe 11,000 square foot building. Whether youare shopping for a gift or a one-of-a kindkeepsake - you'll find it here. Featuring oakand primitive furniture, glassware, pottery,art glass, lamps, clocks, radio's and toys.

ART GALLERIES

THE HOWELL GALLERY6432 North Western Avenue • 840-4437The Howell Gallery represents fine original art

by 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

CROSS BAR GALLERY1400 S. Agnew • -239-21044312 W. Reno Avenue • 943-5600Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furni-ture, art, saddles, and tack from the AmericanWest. Now with convenient locations nearthe Fairgrounds and in the Stockyards, almostall products sold by Cross Bar Gallery aremade in the U.S. Check out custom artworkby 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 to6 pm at 4312 West Reno. (Closed Sunday at1400 S. Agnew.) Visitors may also shoponline at www.crossbargallery.com.

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OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY1316 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. Authentic NativeAmerican and Western artworks includingsculpture, jewelry, kachinas, Cherokee baskets,handcrafted pottery, patinings and more.

PAINTED DOOR124 E Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-4410.Come and Enjoy a wonderful shopping expe-rience at Painted Door, where everyone willfind the perfect gift for themselves and thatSpecial someone. From inside Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante and Bar, the entrance toPainted Door is located next to the GrandStaircase, or just enter through the “PaintedDoor” off Sheridan Avenue. Specialty giftsand accessories at their finest!

SANTA FE COMPANY4141 West Reno • 947-1990Experience the finest in Southwest interi-ors and high-qual i ty Mexican furniturewith upholstered, iron and other pieces.Santa Fe Company features a wide varietyof lighting, rugs, tableware, pottery, artifacts, art, bedding, other items for thehome, in addition to jewelry and gifts

WESTERN WEAR

MCCLINTOCK HERITAGE COLLECTION2227 Exchange • Stockyards • 232-0151McClintock Heritage Collection manufac-tures boots, belts and wallets from exotic ani-mal skins such as alligator, ostrich, caiman,stingray, lizard, python, and eel, among oth-ers. The boots are hand constructed using anage-old welt system, employing only thehighest quality materials throughout, and arerecognized as the best in the field for theirhigh quality workmanship.

SHEPLERS812 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 carries allof the brands you know and love. For work,play or every day shop Sheplers for your kindof country.

SHORTY’S CABOY HATTERY1206 South Agnew Stockyards • 232-4287Quality. Trust. Dedication. Tradition. All ofthese qualities are still alive and well today atShorty's. Each custom western hat is handcrafted to the customer's specifications, usingtimeless techniques passed from generation togeneration of master hatters.


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ince 1999, Chris Khrais has been the proprietor of the

Pinpoint Resource at 5623 North Pennsylvania Avenue,

catering to well-dressed men in everything from Burberry suits

to casual wear, at affordable prices.

In many ways the store is a throwback to the “mom and pop”

men’s clothing establishment, the type of facility that is

disappearing from the American landscape. Indeed, malls, giant

outlet complexes, and national chains have doomed most of the

smaller men’s clothing stores.

But Pinpoint has not only survived, it has thrived. Chris

credits the store’s success to its ability to provide service well

beyond what is found in the malls and outlet stores, and to give

men what they really need - quick, easy problem-solving.

Men don’t shop - women will shop ... guys want a store they

can be comfortable with, one where they can get in, get out, and

know they’re going to find what they’re looking for. But they do

want to stay current with the styles and the looks.

Pinpoint offers only the finest quality choices with expert

tailoring and workmanship. With an upscale, traditional men's

line of clothing, shoes and accessories, Pinpoint features

clothing that is conservative with timeless appeal. In

addition, the store features “same-day” tailoring in most cases

on suits and sport coats.

Once inside you’ll find the latest in name brand suits,

blazers and slacks including Burberry, Tallia, S. Cohen, Bills

Khaki, Petrocelli, Greg Peteis and Eagle. Pinpoint also

specializes in accessories including 100% cotton and Egyptian

cotton shirts and the exclusive source for Steven Azzolina and

other top private labels. Pinpoint boasts perhaps the widest

selection of silk ties in the metro that will make you stand out in

your business clothing.

The store features a wide selection in both style and size of

dress and casual shoes by Johnson & Murphy, Florsheim, Geox,

Mezlan and Brass Boot. Missing something for you wardrobe?

Pinpoint carries a complete line of accessories from belts to cuff

links and cummerbunds to ‘outerwear.

Pinpoint Resources is located at 5623 North Pennsylvania.Store hours are 10:30 to 7, Monday thru Saturday. For moreinformation, call - 405-767-9700.

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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

CROSSROADS MALL7000 Crossroads Boulevard(I-35 S at I-240) • 631-4421Crossroads Mall has 140 shops and servicesincluding great restaurants, and departmentstores including Dillard's and ,J.C. Penney.

PENN SQUARE1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features140 specialty shops including Abercrombieand Fitch.

QUAIL SPRINGS MALLMemorial 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.

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