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Welcome to Oklahoma City! We are excited you are here!

If you only have time to do one thing, visit the Oklahoma City NationalMemorial & Museum, one of America’s top 25 museums.

Our OKC Streetcar can take you to the Memorial, as well as to Bricktown, AutomobileAlley, Midtown, the Myriad Gardens, the Art Museum or the Civic Center, among otherattractions.

The Chesapeake Arena is home to the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as world-classconcerts. And beyond downtown, our city offers many unique shopping, dining andentertainment district experiences you can learn about in this magazine.

For up-to-the-minute updates about what’s happening in OKC, follow me @davidfholton Twitter! Have fun exploring our unique and diverse city!

Sincerely,

David Holt, Mayor

WelcomeFrom the Mayor

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Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier

KEY�Cover�Feature:�McClintock Saloon & Chophouse

City Sources

What to See & Do

KEY�Editors�Pick:��Cafe do Brazil

KEY�Dining: Abuelo’s

KEY�Nightlife:�Whiskey Chicks Cocktail Kitchen

OKC�& SAVE:��Coupons

Calendar of Events

KEY�Editors�Pick:�Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar

Restaurants & Clubs

Oklahoma City Map

KEY�Family�Fun:�Brickopolis Family Fun

Downtown Map

KEY�Editors�Pick: Put A Cork In It Winery

KEY�Museum: American Banjo Museum

KEY�Editors�Pick:��Yucatan Taco Stand

Vol. 75 • August 2019 • No. 6Established 1947

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OKLAHOMA CITY

OklahomaCityThe 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 histo-

ry began 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 andtreacherous trip. Once thesepeople settled 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 cattle routes were madethrough Oklahomabetween 1866 and 1889.While traveling throughOklahoma, the ranchersrealized the territory was notonly closer to the railroads,but a good location for raisingcattle as well. There wasone parcel of land that wasnever given over to anyIndian tribe - theUnassigned Lands. In the1880s, many frontierAmericans wanted to moveinto this land. Soon, landlesspioneers began slippingover into this area withoutauthorization. Thesewere the “Boomers,” whowere trying to force t h egovernment into openingthe territory up to homesteaders.

Pres ident BenjaminHarrison signed legislationthat opened up theUnassigned Lands and on

Oklahoma City KEY • August 2019 7


April 22, 1889, about50,000 homesteadersgathered at the boundaries.At noon, the cannonroared, and the hordes ofpeople streamed over theline on wagons and buckboards, horseback, onfoot and even on bicyclesinto the two million acresof land, made their claimsand, overnight, OklahomaCity grew out of theplains. The settlers whoentered to claim landbefore the official start ofthe land run were calledSooners. Hence the state’snickname. On November16, 1907, the OklahomaTerritory and Indian Territoryjoined, and Oklahomabecame the 46th state.

OKLAHOMACITYTODAYThe 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 $8 billion.

As a result of that vision,visitors can now enjoy a multitude of new attractions and entertainmentoptions. The NBAOklahoma City Thunder

attract record crowds withits fast-paced, pulse-pounding action in theChesapeake Energy Arena.The arena has proven to bean ideal location for sports,concerts and events.

The ChickasawBricktownBallpark is home to theOklahoma City Dodgers,the Los Angles DodgersTriple A affiliate, and hasbeen named one of thenation's top two minorleague baseball facilities.

The Bricktown Canalextends through theBricktown entertainmentdistrict -- just east of down-town, past the Ballpark to theOklahoma River. The river aseven-mile-long series of riverlakes bordered by landscapedareas, trails and recreationalfacilities. Shops, restaurantsand entertainment, hikingand biking trails, and parkareas are part of this developed area.

Visitors to OKC have aconvenient new way tomove around downtown.The Oklahoma CityStreetcar connects visitorsto hotels, dining andattractions throughout

Downtown. Seven carsrun on two loops, withvarying schedules. With22 platforms on the 4.7-mile loop, passengers onlyneed to walk a coupleblocks to find a platform.Day passes are availableon each platform for $3, orsingle-use tickets areavailable for one dollar.

On Friday and Saturday,Bricktown has a dedicatedloop that runs from theMyriad Gardens to EastBricktown every 15 min-utes until 2:00 a.m. TheDowntown loop overlapsthe Bricktown loop.Service along theDowntown loop runsseven days a week.

Streetcars arrive at theDowntown platformsevery 12-14 minutes. TheDowntown Map on page40 provides more routeinformation.

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 outdoor enthusiast.

Welcome to the newOklahoma City!

Did�You�Know?The world’s first installedparking meter was inOklahoma City, on July 16,1935. Carl C. Magee, ofOklahoma City, is generallycredited with originating theparking meter. He filed for apatent for a “coin controlledparking meter” on May 13,1935.

Above:Cowboys and Rodeo are

center stage each Februaryat the International

Finals Rodeo.

Left:Oklahoma River Project.

Opposite Page:Land Run SculptureBricktown Ballpark.

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As the nation’s largest stockyardand only one in the world workingwithin a historic district, OklahomaCity’s Stockyards City has long beena draw for tourists and locals. Sinceopening in late October 2017,McClintock Saloon & Chop House,2227 Exchange Avenue providesguests with a taste of what theyexpect to see in OKC. It’s the realdeal; there are cowboys down herebecause they’re making a living here.

One of the most well-known andrenowned French restauranteurs inthe state is Michel Buthion, half ofthe brother team that owns LaBaguette Bistro on north MayAvenue. There is something a littleamusing about a cowboy that speaksFrench, but it was Buthion’s dream toopen a saloon in the Stockyards district.McClintock Saloon & Chop House isMichel’s latest endeavor. Buthion’sco-owner, Lindsey Ocker, openedMcClintock Boots in the same location, 2227 Exchange Avenue, in2002.

You won’t find a hitching post outside and there are no swingingdoors, but you’ll discoverMcClintock’s Saloon to be anextremely appealing place to enjoy a

great dining experience and maybethree fingers of whiskey like theCowboys of the Wild West did.

What you’ll notice right off the batis the 50-foot-long, solid oak bar andback bar complete with a largepainting of a nude woman hangingover it, adding that brothel touch, justlike in the old west. The maincolumns of the back bar feature

ornate sculptures of Helen of Troyand Hercules, commissioned by anartist in St. Petersburg, Russia, thatstand tall amongst the saloon’simpressive selection of alcohol thatincludes over 200 styles of whiskeyand healthy selections of tequilas andmescal in addition to vodka and gin.The back bar also includes two

stained-glass windowsthat are at least 100years old; one, fromBoston, is of SamuelAdams and the other,from Ireland, includesverse from Hamlet.

You won’t find WyattEarp or Marshall Dillonbut you will find thequality of their cuisine -the product of carefulplanning by some of thefinest restaurateurs andchefs in this part of thecountry - to be exceptional. The steaksare big, and the flavorsare bold, and dinner diners in jeans and cow-

boy boots are as common as those incoat and tie.

McClintock’s features a chophousemenu with all the steaks, chops andseafood you expect: two sizes of filet,14-ounce strip and rib-eye, a monsterrib-eye for two, chicken-fried steak andquail, pork chops, rack of lamb andfried chicken. Fresh oysters from theEast and West markets are availabledaily, too, as are fish features andshrimp cocktail.

For lunch, McClintock is an attrativeoption for downtowners, featuringluncheon steak, a tasty set of

sandwiches includinga Monte Cristo,Club, Grandma'sMeatloaf, andGrilled Salmon. Themenu also featuresfour burger selections.

Steakhouses are not always adept at non-steakitems. And far toomany would-be r e s t a u r a n t e u r sassume servingbrunch is as easy as throwing a coupleof eggs on top of existing menu items.Not at McClintock. The brunch menuhere isn’t enormous, but it’s wellthought out and well executed.McClintock’s weekend brunch 10 a.m.-to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday usuallyincludes live music by a local folk,bluegrass or country band.

McClintock’s is located at 2227Exchange Avenue – Stockyards City(just south of I-40 and on Agnew) andopens for brunch at 10 a.m. Saturdayand Sunday, and at 11 a.m. the rest of the week. It closes at 10 p.m.Sunday through Thursday with a latemenu running 10 p.m. to midnight on the weekend. Reservations are not required but suggested by calling405-232-0151 or visitingMcClintocksaloon.com.

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EMERGENCYPolice/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 CAREFirst1MED..............North OKC....................478.0633First1MED..................NW OKC......................495.5841First1MED................South OKC......................636-0767First1MED...................Edmond........................844-1633

HOSPITALSBone and Joint Hospital.....................................272-9671Community Hospital..........................................602-8100Alliance Health Hospital....................................604-6000Edmond OU 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.................................271-4000VA 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 TRANSPORTATIONYellow Cab...............................................(405) 232-6161

AIRLINESAmerican..................................................(800) 433-7300Delta.........................................................(800) 221-1212Southwest.................................................(800) 435-9792United.......................................................(800) 241-6522Frontier.....................................................(800) 432-135

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 SOURCESAIRPORTS

Wiley Post Airport...........................................789-4061Will Rogers World Airport Paging...................316-3271

Police.....................297-1184Travelers Aid. ........316-3271

ENTERTAINMENTTickets�and�Information�Ballet Oklahoma..............................................848-8637 Black Liberated Arts Center............................232-2522 Canterbury Choral Society...............................232-7464 Carpenter Square Theatre................................232-6500 Chesapeake Arena..........................................602-8500 Civic Center Music Hall..................................297-2584COX Business Convention Center..................602-8700Lyric Theatre...................................................524-9312National Cowboy Museum.............................478-2250Oklahoma State Capital..................................521-3356 Science Museum Oklahoma............................602-6664 OKC Museum of Art......................................236-3100OKC National Memorial................................235-3313 Oklahoma Opry...............................................297-9773Oklahoma City Dodgers..............................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 COURSESEarlywine 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 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-class21,000 square foot facility honoring the rich history,vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. Themuseum contains more than 300 instruments, thelargest collection on public display in the world.Examples include replicas of primitive banjosdeveloped by African slaves in the Old South,Minstrel Age instruments from 19th century, postWWII instruments used in bluegrass, folk andworld music, and museum’s core collection ofornately decorated banjos made in America duringthe Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s. Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6

Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $8; Seniors (55+), Students $7;Youth (5-17) $6; Children (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults-2

children) $15; Military $5.

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS • 301�W.�Reno�• 445-7080The 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 and exoticplants from across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun11-5. Admission to Crystal Bridge: $8 for adults; $7for students, active military and seniors 62+; $5 for children 4-12. Discount for groups of 10+. Admission is freefor children 3 and under. Outdoor grounds: Free.

NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERNHERITAGE MUSEUM • 1700�NE�63rd�•�478-2250The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preservesthe rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlativecollection 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’s

Gallery and Prosperity Junction, a re-created authentic westerntown. Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West

at this national memorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 10-57 days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50,seniors and students $9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and under free.

OKLAHOMACITYMUSEUM OFART • 415�Couch�Drive�•�236-3100The Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual ArtsCenter is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility featuring 15 exhibitiongalleries, an education center, a 250-seat theater, cafe, storeand library/resource center. Programs include world-classtraveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs and avariety of family activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculpture by world renowned glass artist DaleChihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and downtown. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5.Admission: Adults $12; Senior (62+) Students and Children$10; Children under 5 Free.

ARTGALLERIES• MUSEUMS• ATTRACTIONS• HISTORICSITES WHAT TO SEE & DO


A warm South American feel draws diners into a sensual blend of color and aromathat feels like a sultry Latin samba.

Midtown’s Cafe do Brasil has become the heart of Brazilian culture in OklahomaCity, and owner Ana Paixao Davis brings in the Brazilian art of warm, easygoinghospitality to every guest, serving authentic regional cuisine and most popular streetfood appetizers along with our national drink Caipirinha.

Head up to Bossa Nova Caipirinha Lounge, located on the second floor aboveCafe Do Brasil, and enjoy our wide range of caipirinhas and Brazilian appetizersunder the most beautiful Oklahoma City skyline.

Café do Brasil is located in the Midtown District at 440 NW 11th. Give them aring at 405-525-9779 or visit www.cafedobrazilokc.com for directions and moreinformation.


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 will enjoyworld class habitats including Great EscApe, Cat Forest/LionOverlook, Oklahoma Trails and the new elephant habitat. TheChildren’s Zoo allows kids of all ages the opportunity toexplore the wonders of nature through play plus interactionswith barnyard animals and the ever-popular lorikeets! Locatedat the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, in the heart of Oklahoma

City’s Adventure District the Zoo is open everyday except forThanksgiving, 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 • 2020�Remington�Place�•�602-6664The state’s premier destination for family fun, Science MuseumOklahoma houses over eight acres of hands-on science experiences. Experience the 20,000-square-foot CurioCity, theexcitement of live entertainment shows, a newly renovatedScience Floor, Planetarium shows, the explosive fun ofScience Live and much more. The museum provides a safeenvironment for letting your inner-child run wild. MuseumHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. General Admission: Adults (13-64)$15.95; Seniors (65+) $12.95; Children (3-12) $12.95.Complimentary admission for children 2 and younger. ClosedThanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

TIGER SAFARI • 963�County�Street�2930�•�Tuttle�•�414-9365Tiger Safari has one of the largest collections of exotic and domesticanimals in Oklahoma. Guests are guided by a member of their professional staff. The experience lets you personally meet andfeed many of the exotic animals. A few of the many animalsyou'll be introduced to are Emmett the Capuchin Monkey, andHeckle and Jeckle the Fennec Foxes. Pet a Ring-TailedLemur or a Kinkajou or hold a huge snake – if you are braveenough! You can feed tigers, bears, as well as many of thepetting zoo animals. Tiger Safari is available for camping,hayrides, and interactive opportunities for young and old alike.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5:30pm. Admission is $15 (includes monkeyfeeding); VIP (includes petting animals) is $35; Children 2 and under free. Overnight

camping and cabins seasonal pricing.OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM • 620�N�Harvey��•�235-3313The Museum, housed in the historic Journal Record Building that wasdamaged by the blast, is adjacent to the symbolic memorial, providesvisitors with an experience beyond what they see at the memorialmonument. The storyline is presented in ten chapters beginningin Oklahoma City the morning of the bombing, the momentsimmediately following the blast, through the 16 days of rescueand recovery, and to the rebuilding of Oklahoma City. Thestory is told through exhibits and recorded narratives from victims’family members, survivors, rescue workers and others. Hours:Open seven days a week, Mon - Sat, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun,Noon -6 p..m Ticket sales stop daily at 5 p.m. Admission: $15Adults, $12 Seniors 62+, Military with ID and Students (Age 6throughcollege with ID), 5 and under free.


xperience the flavor of Mexico in every sense atAbuelo’s Mexican Food Restaurant. With

two locations in Oklahoma City at 17 E. Sheridan inBricktown and at 3001 W. Memorial Road in NorthOklahoma City, Abuelo’s offers authentic standards andsignature Mexican cuisine, all made with premium freshingredients and served with superior attention to detail.

From the moment you step through the elegant frontdoors, you can sense the restaurant’s true Mexican spirit –from the host’s graciousness to the elegant design andpresentation of the menu. Abuelo’s, which blends the bestof Mexico through art and fine dining, is famous for itscreative Mexican cuisine and superior service.

Abuelo’s House Specialties, which combine beef tenderloin,jumbo shrimp, Australian sea bass, salmon and other specially selected ingredients with unique sauces and sidedishes, have earned Abuelo’s a reputation for “raising thebar” of Mexican food restaurants. The menu also featuresa number of traditional items including a variety of enchiladachoices, fajitas, chile rellenos, quesadillas, andchimichangas. Desserts include Abuelo’s award-winningtraditional Mexican flan and margarita pie, among others.

Relax in Abuelo’s courtyard under a heavenly backlit skyand bask in the gracious art of hospitality that redefines“going out for Mexican food.” The Abuelo’s bar is an idealplace for drinks before or after dinner and features anextensive collection of wines and fine tequilas.

Abuelo’s in Bricktown is open Sunday through Thursdayfrom 11am to 9:30pm and until 11:00pm Friday &Saturday. North OKC hours: Sunday through Thursdayfrom 11am to 10pm and until 11:00pm Friday &Saturday. For more information visit www.Abuelos.comor for call-ahead seating, call 405-235-1422 (Bricktown)or 405-755-2680 (North OKC).

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hiskey Chicks is a wonderfulsurprise - from the outside, it doesn'tlook like you might expect, but walk inand everything changes! Inside it is acozy place that hasa w a r d - w i n n i n gcocktails and classicdecor that providesguests with aone-of-a-kind fineexperience.

Known to be oneof the oldest buildingin Bricktown, thebuilding was constructed by WellsFargo in 1906 withbricks railroaded infrom Chicago afterthe fire. It was usedas the OklahomaCity base and horsestable for thecompany’s over landfreight services until1917.

Today, WhiskeyChicks providesguests with aunique cocktail andwhiskey bar thatfeels like a crossbetween a NewYork style vintagecocktail bar and anOklahoma Territorypre-land run saloon.Featuring over 200 whiskeys, 20 localmicrobrews, over 30 varieties of bittersin addition to a full liquor and wine bar.

Whiskey Chicks is the inspiration ofKevin McCracken, an Oklahoma nativefrom Sulphur. Kevin brought 26 yearsof experience, and his award-winning

drink creations, from his career in Arizona and California. One of hismost popular specialty drinks is theBlack-out, featuring WoodfordReserve, black walnut bitters, fresh

lemon juice andfinished withmesquite smoke.

Summer inOklahoma is theperfect time toenjoy a Pain Killer- Spiced rum,coconut and pinapplejuices with a dustingof nutmeg. Anotherpopular choice oflocals is the HighRoller flight ofscotch whichincludes McCallan18, Balvenie 21,Johnny Walker Blue,and Oban 18.

Voted the bestpost-game/concertspot by Gazette, thebar features 7 highdefinition TV’s forsports and live musicor DJ’s on everyweekend. The kitchenpumps out outstandingwings and featuresa delicious WhiskeyChick burger and aunique twist onChicken Fried Chicken.Whiskey Chicks alsooffers a variety of wrapsand vegetarian options.

Whiskey Chicks is located inBricktown at 115 East Reno, just stepsfrom the Chesapeake Arena. OpenTuesday thru Friday from5-11pm; Saturday, 3-2am; and Sunday3-12am (hours may vary based onevents). For more information call405-228-0087.

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ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITSALL�EVENTS�SUBJECT�TO�CHANGE

ONGOING

Thru 8/11 The 47th Annual Prix deWest Art Exhibition & Sale - NationalCowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Thru 8/29 Patrick Riley: ARetrospective - Oklahoma Hall of Fame |Gaylord-Pickens Museum405-235-4458, www.oklahomahof.co

Thru 8/31 Jim Henson - Life and Legacy - American BanjoMuseum – 405-604-2793www.americanbanjomuseum.com

Thru 9/22 Van Gogh, Monet, Degas:The Mellon Collection of French Artfrom the Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsOklahoma City Museum of Art405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com

Thru 10/20 Layered Stories America’s Canyonlands - NationalCowboy & Western HeritageMuseum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Thru 12/1 Photographing the StreetOklahoma City Museum of Art405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com

Thru 12/31 Postwar Abstraction:Variations - Oklahoma City Museum ofArt - 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com

Thru 12/31 Passport - NationalCowboy Museum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thru 12/31 From the Golden Age tothe Moving Image: The Changing Faceof the Permanent Collection - OklahomaCity Museum of Art - 405-236-3100www.okcmoa.com

Thru 12/31 Dale Chihuly: Magic &Light - Oklahoma City Museum of Art405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com

AUGUST

8/1-18 Hamilton – presented byOKC Broadway - Civic Center MusicHall - Thelma Gaylord PerformingArts Theatre - 405-297-2264www.okcciviccenter.com

8/2 Shortt Dogg – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/2 First Friday – Paseo Arts District405-525-2688, www.thepaseo.com

8/2-10 American Quarter HorseYouth Association WorldChampionship - Jim Norick ArenaState Fair Park – 405-946-7400www.statefairparkokc.com

8/3 Train Rides - Oklahoma RailwayMuseum - 405-424-8222www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

8/3 Oklahoma City Energy FC vs.Portland Timbers 2- Taft Stadium405-235-5425, www.energyfc.com

8/3 KOMA Fan Jam – ShowplaceTheatre – Riverwind Casino, Norman405-322-6464 www.riverwind.com

8/3 Smilin' Vic – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/3-4 Boutique Blowout - CentennialBuilding - State Fair Park405-946-7400, www.statefairparkokc.com

8/4 Sunday Twilight Concert Seriesfeaturing Wight Lighters (RedDirt/Country) – Devon Lawn StageMyriad Botanical Gardens - 405-445-7080www.myriadgardens.org


8/12-15 2019 DoD - Allied NationsTechnical Corrosion ConferenceCox Convention Center – 602-8500www.coxconventioncenter.com

8/13 Bob Powers – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/16 Jessica Tate – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/16-18 2019 Summer Shootout JimNorick Arena - State Fair Park 405-946-7400, www.statefairparkokc.com

8/16-18 The Pool & Spa ShowCentennial Building - State Fair Park405-946-7400, www.statefairparkokc.com

8/17 1969 Concert Celebrating the50th Anniversary of WoodstockDevon Lawn Stage - MyriadBotanical Gardens - 405-445-7080www.myriadgardens.org

8/17 Play it Loud Live 3 – GrandEvents Center - Grand CasinoShawnee – 405-964-726www.GrandBoxOffice.com

8/17 LOVE OKC 1 Day OutreachOklahoma Expo Hall - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400www.statefairparkokc.com

8/17 Train Rides - OklahomaRailway Museum - 405-424-8222www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

8/17-24 Just Between Friends KidsConsignment Sale - The PavilionState Fair Park – 405-946-7400www.statefairparkokc.com

8/18 Sunday Twilight ConcertSeries featuring The Imaginaries(Singer/Songwriter) – Devon LawnStage - Myriad Botanical Gardens405-445-7080, www.myriadgardens.org

8/19-22 OKC Dodgers vs. NashvilleChickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 405-218-1000, www.okcdodgers.com

8/22 Edgar Cruz – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/7-9 OKC Dodgers vs. TacomaChickasaw Bricktown Ballpark405-218-1000, www.okcdodgers.com

8/7-11 All Star Team Roping FinalsLazy E Arena, Edmond – 405-282-RIDEwww.LazyE.com

8/8-31 The Book of WillShakespeare on the Paseo - 235-3700www.oklahomashakespeare.com

8/9 Jeremy Thomas QuartetFeaturing Mike Mitchell – UCOJazz Lab, Edmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/9-10 Firelake Fireflight BalloonFestival – CPN Festival GroundsFirelake Casino, Shawnee - 273-1637www.firelakeballoonfest.com

8/9-11 Oklahoma City Renovation &Landscaping Show - Oklahoma ExpoHall - State Fair Park, 946-7400,www.statefairparkokc.com

8/10 Oklahoma City Energy FC vs.Austin Bold FC - Taft Stadium 405-235-5425, www.energyfc.com

8/10 OKC Ice Cream Fest – SeasonalPlaza and Park House Events CenterMyriad Botanical Gardens 445-7080www.myriadgardens.org

8/10 Lynyrd Skynyrd with Gov'tMule - Chesapeake Energy Arena602-8700, www.chesapeakearena.com

8/10 Garrett "Big G" JacobsonUCO Jazz Lab, Edmond - 359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/10-11 Oklahoma City ObedienceTraining Club - Modern LivingBuilding - State Fair Park405-946-7400, www.statefairparkokc.com

8/10-13 OKC Dodgers vs. RenoChickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 218-1000, www.okcdodgers.com

8/11 Sunday Twilight Concert Seriesfeaturing Beau Jennings & theTigers (Americana) – Devon Lawn StageMyriad Botanical Gardens - 445-7080www.myriadgardens.org

Looking for a perfect evening of light-heartedfun and live music – look no further than MichaelMurphy’s Dueling Piano Bar. Located in the heartof Bricktown Entertainment District – the interac-tive fun of nationally known piano players bringyour favorite songs to life!

Their performers play everything from pop torock, hip hop to country. Billy Joel? Elton John?Of course. And almost ANYTHING else you canthink of! These talented performers will have yousinging, laughing, clapping and dancing allevening long.

Seating is open, but to get the best tables in thehouse, a reservation is recommended. The doorsopen at 7:30pm and the show runs until 2am.Michael Murphy's Dueling Piano Bar is locatedat 119 East California on the Riverwalk inBricktown. For more information and reserva-tions, call 405-231-5397 or visit www.mur-physpianobar.com.


8/22-24 E.P. Expo – Grand EventsCenter - Grand CasinoShawnee – 405-964-726www.GrandBoxOffice.com

8/23 Souled Out – UCO Jazz LabEdmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/23-24 OCA 35TH Annual RanchRodeo - Lazy E Arena, Edmond405-282-RIDE, www.LazyE.com

8/24 Oklahoma City Energy FC vs.Real Monarchs SLC - Taft Stadium405-235-5425, www.energyfc.com

8/25 Sunday Twilight ConcertSeries featuring OklahomaVirtuosi (Modern Symphony)Devon Lawn Stage - MyriadBotanical Gardens - 405-445-7080www.myriadgardens.org

8/26 Chris Brown The InidgoatTour - Chesapeake Energy Arena405-602-8700, www.chesapeakearena.com

8/26-29 OKC Dodgers vs. IowaChickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 405-218-1000, www.okcdodgers.com

8/30 Kansas in ConcertShowplace Theatre – RiverwindCasino, Norman - 405-322-6464www.riverwind.com

8/30 Brian Gorrell & JazzCompany – UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond405-359-7989, www.ucojazzlab.com

8/30-9/2 OKC Dodgers vs. NewOrleans – Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark405-218-1000, www.okcdodgers.com

8/30-5/10 Colors of Clay - NationalCowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

8/31 Miss Brown To You – UCOJazz Lab, Edmond - 405-359-7989www.ucojazzlab.com

8/31 Peace and Love Tour 2019Rose State College Hudiburg CenterMidwest City - 405-297-2264www.okcciviccenter.com

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BOSSA NOVA CAIPIRINHA LOUNGE440 NW. 11th St. • 525-9779Head up to Bossa Nova Caipirinha Lounge,located on the second floor above Cafe DoBrasil, and enjoy our wide range of caipirin-has and Brazilian appetizers under the mostbeautiful Oklahoma City skyline.

CAFÉ DO BRASIL440 NW. 11th St. • 525-9779A warm South American feel draws dinersinto a sensual blend of color and aroma thatfeels like a sultry Latin samba.Midtown’s Cafe do Brasil has become theheart of Brazilian culture in Oklahoma City,and owner Ana Paixao Davis brings in theBrazilian art of warm, easygoing hospitalityto every guest, serving authentic regional cui-sine and most popular street food appetizersalong with our national drink Caipirinha.

CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE1309�S.�Agnew�Ave.�•�Stockyards�•�405-236-0416Open since 1910 and located at the edge ofStockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse features first-rate beef, hand cut & aged on thepremises.

COYOTE UGLY121�East�California.�•�Bricktown�•�405-602-8459Located in the heart of Bricktown, CoyoteUgly Oklahoma City opened its doors tocapacity crowds, with the world famous‘Coyotes’ entertaining the thirsty patrons!Enjoy the Coyotes sing and dance on thebar to a mix of classic and hard rock.

JUNIOR’S2601�NW�Expressway�West�Tower�405-848-5597Junior’s boasts some of the finest cutsof meat prepared precisely to perfection.For an entrée choose from a succulentPrime Cowboy Bone-in Ribeye, 13-ouncecenter cut K.C. Strip or an 8-ounceFilet that will literally melt in your

mouth. Fish offerings include cold-waterAustralian lobster tails, perfectly preparedgrilled salmon, Orange Roughy, fried orgrilled shrimp, and Alaskan King Crablegs. Juniors’s poultry offering is a tasteof a bygone era - cast-iron skillet friedchicken.

THE MANHATTAN OKC210�Park�Ave.�Suite�150�•�405-605-5300A unique neighborhood bar in the heart ofdowntown. Conveniently located in theCentral Business District, The ManhattanOKC offers drink and food options Lunch,Happy Hour and later. Join them for a classic cocktail, glass of wine or craft beerpaired with a delicious dish including sandwiches, salads, appetizers and thefamous Rococo Crab Cake.

MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE7�Mickey�Mantle�Dr.�•�Bricktown�•�405-272-0777The Oklahoma Legend continues! Servingthe finest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks,lobster and fresh seafood. Extensive wine listand live entertainment is featured in thelounge.

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ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE2824� N.� Pennsylvania� •� 405-528-282412252�N.�May�•�405-212-4577Chef owned and operated, Rococo’sfeatures steaks, seafood, pasta, and anexquisite roast rack of lamb. Rococo’sboasts a progressive wine list that isaffordable and compliments therestaurant’s innovative cuisine.

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STELLA MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE1201�N.�Walker�•�405-235-2200Stella offers everything from elegant dining towine and pizza on game night. The wood firedbrick oven is the centerpiece of Stella. Sit at thebar and watch the flames cook delicious crack-er -thin pizzas and enjoy custom, seasonalcocktails, traditional favorites, local andimported beers, or choose a glass orbottle of wine from Stella’s outstanding list of American and Italian wines.

TOBYKEITH’S “I LOVETHIS BAR& GRILL310�Johnny�Bench�Dr.�•�Bricktown�•�231-0254Welcome! Kick up your heels and head down tothe best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over 100pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia includingsigned guitars, platinum records and clothingKeith wore in videos. Take a seat on one of our“Redneck Loveseats” and get ready to LoveThis Bar and Grill. Open Daily at 11a.m.

WHISKEY CHICKS COCKTAILS KITCHEN115�East�Reno�•�405-228-0087Whiskey Chicks provides guests with aunique cocktail and whiskey bar that feelslike a cross between a New York style vintagecocktail bar and an Oklahoma Territory pre-land run saloon. The kitchen pumps outoutstanding wings and features a deliciousWhiskey Chick burger and a unique twiston Chicken Fried Chicken.

YUCATAN TACO STANDBricktown • On the Canal • 604-5384Featuringthe freshest Latin fusion cuisine in afast casual setting. Yucatan Taco Stand features both indoor and outdoor diningoptions where patrons can experience fast casual elegance surrounded by livelymusic.


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klahoma City’s newest entertainment destination isBrickopolis. Located in the heart of Bricktown, just west ofthe ballpark, right on the Bricktown Canal, Brickopolisbrings a whole new level of fun to Bricktown. The sprawling24,000 square feet, three-story amusement venue isdesigned for great food and fun. The complex also includesminiature golf course with fountains and waterfalls and amining sluice.

Each floor of Brickopolis is designed for different agegroups. The Street Level of Brickopolis is a great atmospherefor the older crowd with the Brickopolis Bar & Grill. TheBurger Bar serves the best burgers in Bricktown with HotFries and Cold Beer to go with them! The full-service baralso features cocktails and specialty drinks. Patio seating isavailable so you can enjoy the best views on the BricktownCanal.

Explore the canal level, which features an extensive pizzaand salad bar buffet. The restaurant also offers daily specials that will tempt your taste buds. Kids and adultsalike will enjoy the new ice cream bar! The games on thislevel are geared for the 10 and under age group and includesarcade and redemption games. Adjacent to the buffet youwill find an extensive selection of apparel, accessories andunique souvenir t-shirts.

The 3rd floor features EXTREME FUN loaded with morethan 50 interactive arcade/redemption games that are sureto challenge even the most experienced game players. Youwon’t want to miss the opportunity to experience the 7,500square feet of fully themed, 2 story interactive laser tagarena. Imagine stepping into an action-packed, high-energyvideo game where you are armed with your own super-techphase and body armor, with power ups available duringplay!

Not to be missed - day or night - is Brickopolis Mini Golfalong the Bricktown Canal, offering the ultimate miniaturegolf experience in Downtown Oklahoma City! Putt yourway through 18 holes of obstacles, bridges, and cascadingwaterfalls. If you get a hole-in-one on the 18th hole whileplaying Mini Golf you win a FREE game of Laser Tag! It’sa whole-lotta-fun-in-one for ALL ages!

Brickopolis is located at 101 South Mickey Mantle Drive – you can’t miss it! Games and mini-golf areavailable Sun. – Thurs. 11am to 11pm; Fri. – Sat. 11amto 1am. The Pizza Buffet is open daily Sun. – Thurs.11am – 9pm; Fri. – Sat. 11am to 10pm. The Burger Bar isopen daily from 11am to 11pm. For more information call405-516-BRIK (2745) or visit ww

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1. Abuelos - 235-14222. AC Hotel - 605-15553. Aloft Hotel - 605-21004. Ambassador Hotel - 600-62005. Banjo Museum - 604-27936. Bourbon Street Cafe - 232-66667. Brickopolis - 516-27458. Bricktown Brewery - 232-27399. Bricktown Candy Co. - 600-9009 10. Cafe do Brasil - 525-977911. Colcord Hotel - 601-430012. Courtyard Marriot Hotel - 232-229013. Coyote Ugly - 602-845914. Cultivar Mexican Kitchen - 610-267615. Earl’s Rib Palace - 272-989816. Elk Valley Brewing Co. - 600-643817. Hampton Inn & Suites - 232-360018. Harkins Theatre - 231-474719. HH Public House - 605-499520. Hilton Garden Inn - 270-0588

21. Holiday Inn Express - 778-810022. Homewood Suites - 232-320023. Hyatt Place - 702-402824. Michael Murphy’s Piano Bar - 231-539725. Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse - 272-077726. Museum 21 Hotel - 982-690027. Nicks Place - 601-923428. Put A Cork In It - 605-6656 29. Renaissance Hotel - 228-800030. Residence Inn - 601-170031. Sheraton Hotel - 235-278032. Skirvin Hotel - 272-304033. Springhill Suites - 601-620634. Stella Modern Italian Cuisine - 235-2200 35. Tapwerks - 319-9599 36. The Manhattan OKC - 605-530037 Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill - 231-025438. Whiskey Chicks - 228-008739. Yucatan Taco Stand - 604-5384

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A winery in Bricktown? Hard tobelieve - but true. Put a Cork In It is aunique winery and tasting room. Theylet you taste their wines for free andhope you find one to call your favorite.They make, bottle and label their wineson premise, so if you want to watch oreven help you're welcome to do that.You can even make, bottle and customlabel a batch of wine of your own.

Put A Cork In It uses juices from thefinest varietal grapes to produce winesthat are great for any occasion. Whetheryou enjoy a chilled glass of chardonnay,a smooth merlot, or a deliciously sweetlight wine, they have one for you.

Complimentary tastings are availableto persons over 21. Once you find awine you like, larger tastings are reasonably priced. You can even keepthe glass as a souvenir for a small price.Of course, you also purchase and takeyour favorite wine home by the bottleor by the case.

Put a Cork In It is located at 115 E.California in Bricktown on the canallevel of the Miller-Jackson Building.The tasting room is open from 1-8Wednesday & Thursday; 1-10 Friday &Saturday; and Sunday from 1-6. Formore information. call 405.605.6656 orvisit www.putacorkinitwinery.com


he world’s most famous amphibian, Kermit the Frog,is the star of a new exhibit at the American Banjo

Museum. Jim Henson – Life and Legacy fondly remembersthe optimistic visionary who created the Muppets and positively influenced generations of the young and youngat heart.

Henson was born in 1936 near Leland, Mississippi andwith his father’s purchase of a TV set in 1950, Hensonknew he had found his calling. Seeing puppetry as a wayto grow along with the new medium, it all came together in1955 when Henson found almost immediate televisionsuccess with his first puppet show, Sam and Friends.

Naming his creations Muppets, Henson’s growing troupeof characters found work in countless innovative televisioncommercials and soon found themselves as guest stars onnational network variety shows. When a new cast ofMuppet characters took up residence on Sesame Street in1969, his identity as both a puppeteer as well as an icon ofchildren’s entertainment were firmly established.

Throughout his career, Jim Henson’s lifelong affectionfor the banjo was obvious. From Kermit’s earliest banjoappearance on Sam and Friends in the 1950s and 1960s toThe Muppet Show guest stars such as Roy Clark and SteveMartin – Henson presented the music and visual dynamicof the banjo to an international audience.

It is, however, those magical three minutes and twentyseconds which open 1979’s The Muppet Movie which willforever connect Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog, with thebanjo. As Kermit strums his banjo and whimsically ponders the life questions subtly embedded into the lyricsof The Rainbow Connection, he finds the inner voice weall seek, telling us that we can accomplish anything.

In addition to Kermit the Frog, original artwork, rarephotographs, pop culture objects and many very personalinsights, Jim Henson – Life and Legacy features a veryspecial banjo as well. One of the most famous banjos of alltime, the Muppets Banjo, originally owned and played byBritish musician Martin Kershaw, has arguably accompaniedmore stars than any other banjo in history.

The American Banjo Museum is located at 9 EastSheridan in the heart of Bricktown and is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11am-6 pm and Sunday,Noon – 5 pm. For more information visit www.americanbanjomuseum.com or call 405-604-2793.

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Experience the bold tastes and flavorsusually found only in the Yucatan regionof Mexico, Central and South America.Yucatan Taco Stand proudly features thefreshest Latin fusion cuisine in a fastcasual setting.

Famous for award winning tacos, signaturenachos and world class margaritas as wellbold Latin inspired dishes. The madefrom scratch menu also includes suchgreat culinary offerings as handmadeBanana Leaf Wrapped TenderloinTamales, Latin Caterpillar Roll, Paella DeVenezuela, Vegetarian Mix-Mex Grill,Roasted Tequila Lime Chicken, BrazilianShrimp Diablo and much more.

Yucatan Taco Stand features both indoorand outdoor dining options where patronscan experience fast casual elegance surrounded by lively music. For tequilalovers, Yucatan Taco Stand offers morethan seventy five different premium100% agave tequilas and award winningmade from scratch margaritas. The fullbar also proudly serves a variety of premium Artisan cocktails, importedMexican & Latin beers and fine wine list.

Yucatan�Taco�Stand�is�located�at�the�cornerof� the�Bricktown�Canal� and�OklahomaAvenue.� Visit� yucatantacostand.com� orphone�604-5384.


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