Entire July Issue - Oklahoma City KEY Magazine

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Welcome
From the Mayor
We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. Oklahoma City is
rich with visitor opportunities, offering a variety of attractions and
entertainment activities, and has a small-town flavor while offering the benefits of a large
metropolitan city. You can experience first-class cultural 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 Magazine be
your guide. KEY Magazine is a comprehensive guide to events and attractions and
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 our
friendly people!
Sincerely,
Contents
Mick Cornett, Mayor
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Travel Guide of the Month
Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier
City Sources
What to See & Do
Western Avenue WOW!
Entertainment District
Calendar of Events
Dining Guide
Clubs and Entertainment
Prix de West
Oklahoma City Map
Downtown Map
Shopping
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy
OKLAHOMA CITY
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Vol. 60 • July 2007 • No. 5
Established 1947
Robert Evans
Front Desk Supervisor
Residence Inn
by Marriott
Bricktown
PROFILE: Robert has been in the hotel
industry for three years. He began his career
in the hospitality industry while attending
Oklahoma State University, where he graduated with a BS in Hotel and Restaurant
Administration. Robert has worked for the
Residence Inn in Bricktown since it opened in
late January. He,his wife Christi and two
children, Logan and Allison, have recently
moved to Oklahoma City.
WHAT TO DO: Are you kidding!!! What
can you not do in Bricktown? There are over
30 restaurants and clubs within a five minute
walk from the hotel. If it is family fun you are
looking for, Harkins Theatre, Toby Keith’s I
Love This Bar and Grill, and Earl’s Rib
Palace are conveniently located next door. Or
you could take the kids shopping at Bass Pro
Shop or spend the evening across the street
watching the Oklahoma Redhawks.
Being centrally located in the metro area has
very unique advantages. We are within 20
minutes to almost anywhere. If it’s shopping
you’re searching for, I recommend Penn
Square Mall or 50 Penn Place.
If area attractions are more your thing, you
can always catch a ride on the Trolley, which
takes you to the Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma
City Museum of Art, or the hallowed grounds
of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and
Museum.
“I always feel that those that stay at our hotel
are treated like family, and that every time
they visit us should be a memory that they
will never forget,” Robert said. “I believe the
level of courtesy and hospitality that
Oklahomans provide sets us apart from any
place else.”
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Oklahoma City KEY • July
2007
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Oklahoma City
The Newest Frontier
treacherous trip. Once
these people settled here,
Oklahoma became Indian
Territory.
Oklahoma City is a
surprise to many visitors
and newcomers, with all
the friendliness of a small
town and the amenities of
our nation’s biggest cities.
And with over fifty
attractions, museums and
other activities, visitors
will never be at a loss for
fun things to see and do.
Oklahoma City was born
in a single day - April 22,
1889. Just a little over a
century ago, the site of
Oklahoma City was a
grass-and-timbered land of
gently rolling hills
flattening out into prairie
in the west. In just over
100 years, this collection
of tents grew to a
metropolitan city that
sprawls across 625 square
miles of America's heartland. Its metro population
numbers over a million - a
6
third of the entire state’s
population.
ABOUT OUR PAST…
Oklahoma’s written history
began in 1541 when
Spanish explorer
Coronado ventured
through this area. At that
time, it was the home of
the Plains Indian tribes,
such as the Osage, Kiowa,
Apache and Comanche. In
1803, Oklahoma was sold
to the U.S. as part of the
Louisiana Purchase.
In the 1830s, the federal
government forced the
Five Civilized Tribes to
leave their homelands.
These tribes were living in
the southeastern part of the
U.S. They had to walk to
Oklahoma over a trail that
became known as the
“Trail of Tears.” Many
men, women and children
died during this long and
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Cowboys began their
history on the Texas
plains. Texas ranchers
found they had large supplies of beef with no place
to sell it. The East Coast
needed beef. To meet that
demand, Texas ranchers
had to move their cattle to
the closest railroads, which
were in Kansas. The
Chisholm Trail and other
cattle routes were made
through Oklahoma
between 1866 and 1889.
While traveling through
Oklahoma, the ranchers
realized the territory was
not only closer to the railroads, but a good location
for raising cattle as well.
There was one parcel of
land that was never given
over to any Indian tribe the Unassigned Lands. In
the 1880s, many frontier
Americans wanted to
move into this land. Soon,
landless pioneers began
slipping over into this area
without authorization.
These were the “Boomers,”
who were trying to force
the government into opening
DID YOU KNOW?
the territory up to homesteaders.
The world’s first installed
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.
parking meter was in
Oklahoma City, on July 16,
1935. Carl C. Magee, of
Oklahoma City, is generally
credited with originating the
parking meter. He filed for a
patent for a “coin controlled
parking meter” on May 13,
1935.
OKLAHOMA CITY TODAY
The pioneer zeal of those
early settlers is just as
evident in the Oklahoma
Above:
Cowboys and Rodeo are
center stage each January at
the International Finals Rodeo.
Left:
City Church
Opposite Page:
Metro Transit Trolley;
Bricktown Ballpark.
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City of today. The western
spirit 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.
As a result of that vision,
visitors can now enjoy a
multitude of new attractions and entertainment
options. The 15,000-seat
Southwestern Bell
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 baseball facilities.
Our professional 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 2007. Shops,
restaurants and entertainment, 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 renovation
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.
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DID YOU KNOW?
CITY SOURCES
TIME ZONE
Oklahoma is one of only two
states whose capitol cities
name includes the state
name. The other is
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Oklahoma's state capitol
building is the only capitol
in the world with an oil well
under it. Although its legal
description is Capitol Site
#1, it is referred to as
Oklahoma is on Central Standard Time from the last
Sunday in October until the first Sunday in April and is
on Daylight Savings Time the rest of the year. The only
exception is the town of Kenton, in the panhandle.
DRIVING INFORMATION
Oklahoma is crisscrossed by three major interstates: I-35,
I-40 and I-44. Turnpikes are located on I-44 and other
regional areas of the state. Maximum speed limits on
interstates outside of city limits are set at 70 mph, while
most turnpikes allow a maximum speed limit of 75 mph.
Seat belts are required to be worn in Oklahoma for all
passengers.
CLIMATE
Petunia #1 because it was
originally drilled in the
middle of a flower bed.
Oklahoma’s climate is generally dry and breezy, with little humidity. Winter months (December through March)
bring temperatures between 25 and 50 degrees F, while
summer months (May through September) can be quite
warm with temperatures ranging from 80 - 100 degrees F.
Snowfall is typically light in winter months. The azaleas
and redbuds bloom brilliantly in April, while midOctober to mid-November is usually the best time for fall
foliage viewing.
Oklahoma’s weather can change very rapidly. Famous
Oklahoman Will Rogers was not exaggerating when he
said, “If you don’t like the weather, stick around and it
will change!”
Average
Average
Temperature ˚F
(max/min)
Above:
State Capitol
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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
47º/25º
52º/30º
62º/38º
72º/49º
79º/58º
87º/66º
93º/71º
93º/70º
84º/62º
74º/50º
60º/39º
50º/29º
Rainfall
(in inches)
1.13"
1.56"
2.71"
2.77"
5.22"
4.31"
2.61"
2.60"
3.84"
3.23"
1.98"
1.40"
Cultural Tourism
Cultural Tourism
Oklahoma City’s unique history has made for a rich, colorful and
outright exuberant heritage that locals delight in sharing. Explore a
past that spans Native Americans, oil and cattle barons, cowboys
and pioneers of jazz - all in a setting that remains remarkably pure
and unspoiled.
Oklahoma has a deep-rooted Native American history. In fact the
name Oklahoma was derived from two Choctaw Indian words: okla
meaning "people" and humma meaning “red.” Visitors can taste
cowboy life and campfire coffee at a variety of rodeos, guest ranches,
trail rides and chuck wagon feeds and find Native American
art galleries, historic sites, powwows, dances and festivals, including
the largest Native American festival in the world-Red Earth held
every June in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma's rich African-American heritage once produced more
all-black towns than the rest of the nation combined ... and a sound
the rest of the nation envied. It was jazz. A proud legacy that
fostered world-class greats lives on in Oklahoma City. The Black
Liberated Arts Center showcases the African American culture that
can be experienced through celebrations, arts and cuisine.
Oklahoma City is a place where time-honored traditions, cultural
experiences and artistic expressions are components of everyday life.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport Shuttle..................................681-3311
Metro Transit.....................................235-7433
Yellow Cab........................................232-6161
AMTRAK
Santa Fe Depot....................100 E.K. Gaylord
Toll Free.....................................800-872-7245
VISITOR INFORMATION
Bricktown Visitor’s Center
25 South Oklahoma
Bricktown • 602-8800
Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau
189 West Sheridan
Oklahoma City • 297-8912
Capital Welcome Center
State Capital • 2nd Floor
Oklahoma Travel Center
12229 N. I-35 Service Road
DRIVE TIMES
Amarillo, TX......................................3 1/2 hrs.
Ardmore, OK...........................................2 hrs.
Dallas, TX.................................................3 hrs.
Denver, CO............................................12 hrs.
Fort Smith, AR........................................3 hrs.
Guthrie, OK........................................25 mins.
Kansas City, MO.....................................7 hrs.
Norman, OK.......................................20 mins.
Shawnee, OK......................................30 mins.
Stillwater, OK.....................................40 mins.
Tulsa, OK.................................................2 hrs.
Wichita, KS.......................................3 1/2 hrs.
TIPPING
The custom of tipping is a common practice
in restaurants, shops and elsewhere when
quality service is provided. Generally accepted gratuity percentages are waitstaff, 15-20
percent; taxi drivers, 15-20 percent; baggage
handlers, including bellmen, $1-2 per bag.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Myriad Botanical Gardens
has more than 1,200 species
of plants in the Crystal
EMERGENCY
Police/Fire/Ambulance........................................................911
AAA Emergency Road Service.......................(800)222-4357
OKC Police Non-Emergency....................................297-1000
Oklahoma Highway Patrol........................................425-2043
Cellular.................................................................................*55
Oklahoma Poison Control Center.............................271-5454
Bridge, representing plants
URGENT CARE
from every continent in the
First1MED...............................North OKC...............478.0633
First1MED..............................NW OKC...............495.5841
First1MED...............................South OKC...............636-0767
First1MED...........................Edmond.................844.1633
world except Antarctica–
including more than 2,500
orchids.
Above:
Myriad Botanical Gardens
HOSPITALS
Bone and Joint Hospital.............................................272-9671
Deaconess Hospital...................................................604-6000
Edmond Medical Center............................................341-6100
Integris Baptist Medical Center................................949-3011
Integris Southwest Medical Center...........................636-7000
Mercy Health Center..................................................755-1515
Midwest Regional Medical Center...........................610-4411
Norman Regional Hospital........................................329-6877
OU Medical Center....................................................271-4700
Physicians Hospital of Oklahoma.............................602-8100
Renaissance Women’s Hospital................................359-9800
Saint Anthony Hospital..............................................272-7000
Saint Michael Hospital..............................................685-6671
Unity Health Center (North Campus).............….....273-2270
Unity Health Center (South Campus)..................273-2240
OU Health Science Center.........................................271-4000
Veteran’s Hospital……............................……….270-0501
CREDIT CARDS: (TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN)
American Express.............................................(800)528-4800
Diners Club.......................................................(800)234-6377
Discover............................................................(800)347-2683
MasterCard or Visa...........................................(800)336-8472
AIRLINES
American...........................................................(800)433-7300
America West....................................................(800)247-5692
Continental........................................................(800)525-0280
Delta..................................................................(800)221-1212
Northwest..........................................................(800)225-2525
Southwest..........................................................(800)435-9792
TWA..................................................................(800)221-2000
United................................................................(800)241-6522
USAir.................................................................(800)428-4322
AIRPORTS
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Downtown Airpark....................................................634-1456
Wiley Post Airport.....................................................789-4061
Will Rogers World Airport Paging............................680-3317
Police.............................680-3233
Travelers Aid.................680-3317
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.....................................297-2584
COX Business Center........................................297-3300
FORD Center.....................................................602-8500
Lyric Theatre......................................................524-9312
National Cowboy Museum................................478-2250
Oklahoma State Capital.....................................521-3356
Omniplex...........................................................602-6664
OKC Museum of Art..........................................236-3100
OKC 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
DID YOU KNOW?
Oklahoma doesn't have
Indian Reservations. We do,
however, have 39 federallyrecognized 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.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Brookside Golf Course (18 holes)
9016 South Shields • 632-9666
Earlywine Golf Course (36 holes)
115th & S. Portland • 691-1727
James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes)
824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353
Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes)
4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565
Above:
Dancers performing at
Red Earth Festival
Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes)
4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421
Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes)
2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874
PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS
Earlywine Golf Course (12 Courts)
S.W. 119th & May Avenue
OKC Tennis Center (24 courts)
N.W. 36th & Portland
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A R T G A L L E R I E S • M U S E U M S • AT T R A C T I O N S • H I S T O R I C S I T E S
WHAT TO SEE & DO
FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK 11501 NE Expressway • 478-2412
www.frontiercity.com Frontier City, a western-style
theme park in Oklahoma City, covers over 40 acres of
rides, shows and attractions for the entire family.
Frontier City features three roller coasters, and water
rides that are guaranteed to cool you off. Frontier City's
Summer Concert Series features a new lineup of artist
including 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) 478-2412
or visit frontiercity.com for more information.
JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
1714 Highway 9 W. Seminole • 405-382-0950
A 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 the
13,500-gallon aquarium filled with aquatic life. The
place in Oklahoma where kids “play to learn” and
adults “learn to play.” (East of OKC on 1-40 at Seminole
exit #200, 9 miles south to Highway 9, then 1 mile west.)
Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Monday and major
holidays. Admission: $6
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MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS
100 Myriad Gardens • 297-3995
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in
the heart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is the seven-story Crystal Bridge Tropical
Conservatory, featuring a fascinating collection
of palm trees, flowers and 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 AND WESTERN HERITAGE
CENTER MUSEUM • 1700 NE 63rd • 478-2250
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
preserves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlative 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 Cowboy Gallery, the American Rodeo Gallery,
Western Performer’s Gallery and Prosperity Junction, a re-created
authentic western town. Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this
national memorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 9-5 7 days a week except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission: adults $8.50, senior citizens $7,
children ages 6-12 $4, children under 6 are free.
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OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL
620 N Harvey • 235-3313
The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembers
those who lost their lives in the tragic bombing the
Alfred P. Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. The
outdoor symbolic memorial, stands on a three-acre
site that includes remnants of the original building
destroyed in 1995, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. Admission to outdoor symbolic memorial is free.
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OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART
415 Couch Drive • 236-3100
The new Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald
W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft.
facility featuring 15 exhibition galleries, an education
center, a 250-seat theater, cafe, store and
library/resource center. Programs include world-class
traveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs
and a variety of family activities. The commissioned
55 ft. signature sculpture by world renowned glass
artist Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum
and downtown. 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 MUSEUM
620 N Harvey • 235-3313
The museum, housed in the historic Journal Record
Building that was damaged by the blast, is adjacent to
the symbolic memorial, provides visitors with an experience beyond what they see at the memorial monument. The storyline is presented in ten chapters beginning in Oklahoma City the morning of the bombing,
the moments immediately following the blast, through
the 16 days of rescue and recovery, and to the rebuilding of Oklahoma City. The story is told through exhibits
and recorded narratives from victims’ family members,
survivors, rescue workers and others. Hours: Museum MonSat 9–6; Sun 1–6. Museum Admission: Adults $8; Senior (62+)
$7; Student (6-17) $6; Children under 5 Free
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344
Recognized by Child Magazine as one of the top three
family-friendly zoos in the nation Family favorites
include the Centennial Choo Choo, Safari Tram Tour,
the Fins and Feathers Show and our seasonal, interactive bird adventure: Explorikeet Adventure. The Zoo
offers picnic areas, The Canopy Food Court, Safari
Gifts and services including wheelchair and stroller
rental. The Zoo is open everyday except for
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hours
are 9-6 from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 95from September through May. Admission for adults ages
12-64 is $7. Children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and older are
$4. Children 2 and under are free.
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WHITE WATER BAY • 3908 W. Reno • 943-9687
White Water Bay is a tropical water paradise located
along Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City featuring over 25
acres of water rides, slides and attractions. White Water
Bay offers relaxing summer fun with its lazy river and
children's activity pools and shows its wet and wild
side with the 500,000-gallon Wave Pool and the eightstory Bermuda Triangle. White Water Bay is
Oklahoma City's hot spot to cool off this summer.
White Water Bay will kick off the 2007 season on May
19th. Daily operation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412
or visit whitewaterbay.com for more information.
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OMNIPLEX • 2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNI
Oklahoma’s only science museum and Smithsonian affiliate, enriches people’s lives by revealing the wonder and
relevance of science. Home to Oklahoma’s only largeformat, dome-screen theater, Omniplex has more than
350 hands-on exhibits and educational programs; art
and cultural galleries; aviation and space artifacts;
Omniplex planetarium; International Gymnastics Hall
of Fame; International Photography Hall of Fame and
Museum; and Red Earth Museum. Museum Hours: MonFri 9-5; Sat 9-6; Sun 11-6. The Big Ticket - includes
Omniplex exhibits, planetarium show and choice of one
OmniDome show: $13.50 adults (13-64); $10.25 seniors (65+);
$10.25 children (3-12). Admission for Exhibits and Planetarium ONLY: $9.50 adults (1364); $8.25 seniors (65+); $8.25 children (3-12). Admission for Dome Theater ONLY:
$8.25 adults (13-64); $6.75 seniors (65+); $6.75 children (3-12).
Western Avenue’s roots
go back to the days of
historic Route 66 and the
founding of Nichols Hills.
Nestled between the two neighborhoods of Crown
Heights and Nichols Hills, the District is
surrounded by beautiful, historic homes that offer
an abundance of charm and heritage.
Up and down the avenue are historic shops and eclectic businesses that
are have been locally owned and operated since the 1920’s. Some of
Oklahoma City’s finest shops and restaurants are here in this three-mile
corridor. Whether you’re a window browser or certified shopper,
shoppers will love the district’s wide selection of specialty stores, from
antiques, clothing and cosmetics, to home décor, art galleries, vintage
items and specialty toys. Several historic shopping plazas along the street
provide ample opportunity for strolling and discovering new treasures.
In one store you may stumble upon a rare item not found anywhere
else, while in another shop you may discover exclusive clothing lines or
enamelware that are typically reserved for Madison Avenue. Whatever
your preference, the District thrives because it attracts a diverse
mix of shoppers, conservative and chic.
Shopping outings are meant to be savored, not
rushed. That’s where the eclectic mix of restaurants
enter the picture. When you’re finished shopping
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for the day, or simply ready to take
a break, you will want to explore Western
Avenue’s diverse selection of eating
establishments.
With tasty offerings of American,
Asian, French, Italian, Barbeque and Pizza,
Western Avenue restaurants can satisfy any
craving. If you’re searching for Swiss or Belgian
chocolates, the District has a candy store and a chocolate
shop! Yearning for a bread bakery, a gourmet grocery, a
delicatessen, or a four-star restaurant? As the merchants
along the street like to say: “We’ve Got It On Western!”
If you are needing a new look or evaen a new outlook,
a visit to any of Western Avenue’s spas and salons will
leave you refreshed and rejuvenated. Wanting to
unwind? We would suggest a smooth cappuccino or
latte at one of Western Avenue’s coffee shops or
perhaps a glass of merlot as evening approaches.
The District has a number of wine bars and
restaurants that serve a variety of fine wines.
A day in the District is certain to leave
you with a desire to return for another
adventure along Western Avenue,
Oklahoma City’s oldest and
most unique shopping and
dining district!
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Entertainment Districts
Entertainment Districts
AS YOU
ENJOY SHOPPING , DINING AND SIGHTSEEING , YOUR PATH WILL
LIKELY CROSS ONE OF THESE ‘ MUST SEE ’ NEIGHBORHOODS .
ADVENTURE
DISTRICT
The Adventure District is
the destination for entertainment the entire family
will enjoy. Located at the
crossroads of I-44 and I-35
in northeast Oklahoma
City, the district features
Oklahoma’s most outstanding visitor attractions. The
district includes eight
attractions within a stones
throw of one another. The
district includes seven
attractions within a stones
throw of one another.
Attractions include the
National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum,
National Softball Hall of
Fame, Oklahoma State
Firefighters Museum,
Oklahoma City Zoo,
Omniplex Science
Museum, Remington Park
Racing Casino and
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
BRICKTOWN HISTORIC
DISTRICT
Just east of Downtown is
Bricktown, Oklahoma
City's renovated ware
house district. When the
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area was built back at the
turn of the century, bricks
made from Oklahoma's
famous dark red earth
were the most plentiful
building material available.
Today, those bricks provide the signature look to
Bricktown, which has
become OKC's biggest hot
spot for fine restaurants,
clubs, galleries and shops,
including Oklahoma's first
microbrewery. Tour boats
chug down the Bricktown
Canal, a mile-long pedestrian waterway that cuts
through the heart of
Bricktown, turns south at
the Ballpark, past water
falls and fountains to the
new Harkins Theatres and
Bass Pro Shops. Currently
under construction is the
Centennial Crossing, a
larger-than-life sculpture
depicting the Oklahoma
Land Run. When complete,
for the Oklahoma Centennial in 2007, it will consist
of 45 figures depicting
land run participants on
their way to stake claims
in the new territory.
OKLAHOMA CITY
ARTS DISTRICT
As the majestic Myriad
Botanical Gardens and the
multi-faceted Stage Center
- home of several theater
companies - remain major
anchor attractions for the
Arts District, several new
venues have recently
opened. The Civic Center
Music Hall reopened its
doors in September 2001,
presenting a classic
ambiance from stainless
steel accents to authentic
art deco chandeliers for all
to admire. The state-of-the
art facility showcases performances from ballet to
Broadway. The Oklahoma
City Museum of Art houses the largest glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly.
Standing nearly 55 feet tall
with over 2,400 pieces of
glass, the sculpture shines
as a beacon from the front
atrium of the museum. The
museum also showcases
numerous other exhibits as
well as an impressive
classic film library.
PASEO
DISTRICT
The Historic Paseo District
is a part of Oklahoma City
that time forgot - but the
arts remembered. The
gateway to this historic
district is considered to be
NW 30th and Shartel. The
Paseo was built in 1929 as
the first commercial shop-
ping district north of
downtown Oklahoma City.
This little Spanish village
with its stucco buildings
and clay tile roofs is the
home of Oklahoma City's
artists' community. On
this little tree lined street
you will find painters, potters, photographers, writers, and actors. Within the
two blocks of the Paseo
you can visit a stained
glass works, a pottery studio, watch a painter at
work, see a performance of
a children's theater group,
have dinner, and shop.
STOCKYARDS
DISTRICT
If you want to see a little
of the real West of today,
mosey on down to
Stockyards City, a few
minutes west of downtown. Home to the world’s
largest stocker/feeder livestock market, Stockyards
City is the "genuine article" and a "must see." For
over 80 years, Stockyards
City has continually
offered the kind of quality
products and services
which are synonymous
with the heritage of the
West. A 'must do' in the
Stockyards is Cattlemen's
Steakhouse, Oklahoma's
oldest continually operating restaurant. After a
great steak, take time to
browse the western wear
and specialty shops lining
the streets, complete with
jeans (Wranglers is the
brand of choice), wide
selection of boots, hats,
dusters, spurs and belt
buckles the size of hubcaps. If you can't find what
you need off the shelf,
there are highly skilled
artisans ready to custom
make whatever you need.
You won't find any “My
parents went to Stockyard
City and all I got was this
lousy T-shirt” shirts or
Elvis salt and pepper shakers, but you will leave
knowing what a real steak
tastes like, and that real
boots don't come from
Bloomingdale's.
WESTERN AVENUE
DISTRICT
Just north of downtown,
beginning at 36th street
and continuing north to
Wilshire, this historic area
is an eclectic collection of
restaurants, antique shops,
home furnishing specialty
stores, personal services,
art galleries and retail
shops. Frequently referred
to by locals as "Restaurant
Row", Western Avenue
features almost every
cuisine at trendy
establishments ranging
from casual to elegant.
Western Avenue is an older
commercial strip that still
maintains some of its
1940’s atmosphere with
the feel and charm of a
small town main street.
The district also features
unique shopping
opportunities with hip
stores, antique stores,
boutiques, galleries, spas
and upscale shopping.
Independently owned
restaurants and clubs, live
music, entertainment and
shopping make this area a
fun place to browse.
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CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
E V E N T S • T H E AT R E • E X H I B I T S • F E S T I VA L S • S H O W S • E Q U I N E
ONGOING EVENTS
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thru 7/1 Sordid Lives - Stage Center 405-232-6500 www.carpentersquare.com
Thru 7/1 Oklahoma City Summer Classics
Dog Show - Cox Convention Center - 405235-8288 www.coxconventioncenter.com
Thru 7/8 CENTENARIANS Salt of the
Earth: Ageless Portraits of Oklahoma’s
Elders by M.J. Alexander International
Photography Hall of Fame at Omniplex 405-424-4055 www.iphf.org
Thru 7/17 Leaving a Mark-Oklahoma
City Museum of Art - 405-236-3100
www.okcmoa.com
Thru 7/29 OK Rocks! Rock and Crystal
Exhibition - Sam Noble Oklahoma
Museum of Natural History – Norman 405-325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu
Thru 7/29 Young Eyes On an Old World:
Galapagos Photography by Leah Dile-Sam
Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural
History – Norman - 405-325-4712
www.snomnh.ou.edu
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Thru 7/31 Dirty Jobs-The Experience! Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical
Gardens - 425-0218 www.okczoo.com
Thru 8/12 Lincoln: The Constitution and
the Civil War - Oklahoma City National
Memorial & Museum – 405-235-3313
www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
Thru 8/19 Breaking the Mold: Selections
from the Washington Gallery of Modern
Art 1961-1968 & Shinning Spirit
Centennial Exhibits - Oklahoma City
Museum of Art - 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com
Thru 8/25 Dan Mayo - Untitled Gallery 405-815-9995 www.1ne3.org
Thru 8/31 Richardson’s Fractal Art
Exhibition - Omniplex Science Museum 405-602-OMNI www.omniplex.org
Thru 8/31 First Person-Stories of Hope Oklahoma City National Memorial &
Museum - 405-235-3313 www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
Thru 8/31 Way Back Wednesdays Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
- 405-425-0218 www.okczoo.com
Thru 9/9 Prix de West Invitational Art
Exhibition - National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 9/27 Cocktails on the Skyline Oklahoma City Museum of Art - 405-2363100 www.okcmoa.com
Thru 9/30 Perspectives: Revealing
Wonder and Relevance in the Eye of a
Child - Omniplex Science Museum - 405602-OMNI www.omniplex.org
Thru 10/14 Oklahoma Artists: The Series,
Eugene A. Bavinger - Oklahoma City
Museum of Art - 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com
Thru 10/20 Excursion Trains - Oklahoma
Railway Museum - 405-424-8222
www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
Thru 10/31 Ride Around the World OmniDome Theater at Omniplex Science
Museum - 602-OMNI www.omniplex.org
Thru 12/31 Inspired to Lead: The
Governors and First Families of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma History Center - 405-5225248 www.okhistorycenter.org
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Thru 12/31 One Game. All Science Omniplex Science Museum - 405-602OMNI www.omniplex.org
Thru 12/31 Centennial Oklahoma
Photograph Exhibit - Oklahoma History
Center - 405-522-5248 www.okhistorycenter.org
JULY
Thru 12/31 Kilauea’s Coast - Myriad
Botanical Gardens - 405-297-3995
www.myriadgardens.com
Thru 12/31 Rushes to Statehood: The
Oklahoma Land Runs - National Cowboy
& Western Heritage Museum - 405-4782250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
7/1-7 National Appaloosa Horse Show Fair Park – 405-948-6700 www.okstatefairpark.com
7/1-4 Liberty Fest - Edmond-405-3402527 www.visitedmondok.com
7/1-29 Sunday Twilight Concerts - 405270-4848 www.artscouncilokc.com
7/2 Keith Urban Concert - Ford Center 405-235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
Thru 12/31 Collecting Oklahoma-Sam
Noble Oklahoma Museum of National
History – Norman - 405-325-4712
www.snomnh.ou.edu
7/3 Oklahoma Centennial Castle Maze:
Grand Opening - Jasmine Moran
Children’s Museum-Seminole - 405-3820950 www.jasminemoran.com
Thru 12/31 Hurricane on the Bayou OmniDome Theater at Omniplex Science
Museum - 602-OMNI www.omniplex.org
7/3 Patriotic Pops on the River - Oklahoma
City Philharmonic - 405-842-5387
www.okcphilharmonic.org
Thru 12/31 Aviation Artwork Exhibition Omniplex Science Museum - 405-602OMNI www.omniplex.org
7/3 Chicago & America - Zoo
Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series 405-364-3700 www.zooamphitheatre.com
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Thru 12/31 First Ladies of Oklahoma Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-5248
www.okhistorycenter.org
7/4 Freedom Fest - Oklahoma City
Philharmonic
405-842-5387
www.okcphilharmonic.org
7/4 Annual Frontier City Fireworks
Display - Frontier City - 405-478-2140
www.frontiercity.com
7/4 Independence Day - Oklahoma City
Zoo and Botanical Garden - 405-425-0218
www.okczoo.com
7/4-8 Oklahoma Redhawks vs. Nashville
Sounds - AT&T Bricktown Ballpark -405218-1000 www.oklahomaredhawks.com
7/5-8 Roy Cooper Junior World
Championships - Lazy E Arena-Guthrie 405-282-RIDE www.lazye.com
7/5-7 West Side Story - Mitch Park
Amphitheatre – Edmond - 405-341-4244
www.visitedmondok.com
7/5-7 Sordid Lives - Carpenter Square Theatre
- 232-6500 www.carpentersquare.com
7/5-7 Cyrano de Bergerac - Myriad
Botanical Gardens Water Stage - 405-2353700 www.oklahomashakespeare.com
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7/6 Engelbert Humperdinck - Riverwind
Casino – Norman - 405-322-6464
www.riverwindcasino.com
7/14 Poison & Ratt with White Lion - Zoo
Amphitheatre Summers Series Concert 405-364-3700 www.zooamhitheater.con
7/7 Chris Cagle in Concert - Frontier City
- 405-478-2140 www.frontiercity.com
7/16-22 Eskimo Joe’s 32nd Anniversary
Celebration – Stillwater - 405-377-0799
www.eskimojoes.com
7/7 Lyle Lovett & K. D. Lang - Zoo
Amphitheater Summer Concert Series 405-364-3700 www.zooamphitheater.com
7/7 Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz vs.
Alabama Steeldogs - Ford Center 405-235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
7/8-8/26 Oklahoma Centennial Film
Festival - Oklahoma City Museum of Art 405-235-6262 www.okcmoa.com
7/18 Summer Concert Series - Hafer Park
- Edmond-405-359-4630
7/18 Grand Funk Railroad - FireLake
Grand Casino – Shawnee - 405-96GRAND www.firelakegrandcasino.com
7/9-14 International Finals Youth Rodeo Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center
–Shawnee - 405-275-7020 www.shawneeexpo.org
7/20-22 World Barrel Racing - Race for the Cash
- Lazy E Arena-Guthrie- 405-282-RIDE
www.lazye.com
7/10-14 Evita - Civic Center Music Hall 405-524-9310 www.lyrictheatreokc.com
7/21 Pat Benatar & Neil Geraldo - Frontier
City - 405-478-2140 www.frontiercity.com
7/11-16 World Cup of Softball - ASA Hall
of Fame Stadium – 800-654-8337
www.softballoutlet.com
7/21 Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz vs.
Arkansas Twisters - Ford Center - 405235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
7/12 Summer Concert Series - Hafer Park
– Edmond - 405-359-4630
7/12 Martina McBride - Ford Center - 405235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
7/12-15 Oklahoma Redhawks vs. Round
Rock Express - AT&T Bricktown Ballpark
- 405-218-1000 www.oklahomaredhawks.com
7/13 Sinbad - Riverwind Casino – Norman
405-322-6464 -www.riverwindcasino.com
7/13-9/1 Small Works Summer - Untitled
[Art Space] - 405-815-9995
www.1ne3.org
7/14 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Frontier City - 405-478-2140 www.frontiercity.com
7/14 Bowling For Rhinos - Oklahoma City
Zoo - 405-424-3344 www.okczoo.com
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7/21 Best In Ten…Again! - Carpenter
Square Theatre - 405-232-7464
www.carpentersquare.com
7/21 Clay Walker - Riverwind Casino –
Norman - 322-6464 www.riverwindcasino.com
7/24-27 Oklahoma Redhawks vs. Portland
Beavers - AT&T Bricktown Ballpark 218-1000 www.oklahomaredhawks.com
7/24-28 Singin’ In The Rain - Civic Center
Music Hall 524-9310 www.lyrictheatreokc.com
7/25 George Carlin - FireLake Grand
Casino – Shawnee - 405-96-GRAND
www.firelakegrandcasino.com
7/25-29 Hunter Jumper Horse Show - Fair
Park –948-6700 www.okstatefairpark.com
7/26 Rascal Flatts Concert - Ford Center 405-235-8288 www.okfordcenter.com
7/26 Summer Concert Series - Hafer Park –
Edmond - 359-4630 www.visitedmondok.com
7/26-28 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Myriad Botanical Gardens Water Stage 235-3700 www.oklahomashakespeare.com
7/27 Kenny Loggins - Riverwind Casino –
Norman 322-6464 www.riverwindcasino.com
7/28 Animal Authors Expo - Oklahoma
City Zoo & Botanical Garden - 425-0218
www.okczoo.com
7/28 Oklahoma Yard Dawgz vs. Lubbock
Renegades - Ford Center - 405-235-8288
www.okfordcenter.com
7/28 National Day of the American
Cowboy - National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
7/28-31 Oklahoma Redhawks vs. Tacoma
Rainiers - AT&T Bricktown Ballpark 218-1000 www.oklahomaredhawks.com
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B A R B E C U E • S T E A K S • S E A F O O D • C R E O L E • M E X I C A N • I TA L I A N
RESTAURANTS
ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY
117 E. Sheridan in Bricktown, 235-1422
3001 West Memorial Road, 755-2680
Walking into Abuelo’s is like stepping into
Old Mexico - in a very posh part of town.
From the award-winning recipes to the
magnificent interior courtyard, Abuelo's is
truly the best of Mexico.
BOURBON STREET CAFE
100 E. California Ave. Bricktown • 232-6666
New Orleans style seafood, steaks and pasta in
a French Quarter atmosphere. A delightful dining experience inside or the patio on the canal.
CAJUN KITCHEN
1920 S. Meridian • 688-9888
A quick, casual restaurant featuring the best
line-up of poor-boy sandwiches in OKC and
Cajun specialties including Crawfish
Ettouffee, Shrimp Pearl, Chicken and
Andouille Jambalaya and more.
CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE
1309 S. Agnew Ave. Stockyards • 236-0416
Open since 1910 and located at the edge of
Stockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse features
first-rate beef, hand cut & aged on the premises.
CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE
201 N. Meridian • 948-7778
Cimarron is the biggest Steak House in
Oklahoma City, (big in size, not in price). You
can get steak, chicken, ribs or seafood cooked
over an open mesquite fire. They also feature
a large dance floor and have live Country
Western bands on Saturday nights.
CRABTOWN
303 East Sheridan, Bricktown • 232-7227
Bricktown’s original seafood restaurant,
featuring a variety of crab appetizers, crab
dinners and seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta.
EARL’S RIB PALACE
6816 N. Western • 843-9922
4414 N. Reno • 949-1220
216 Johnny Bench, Bricktown • 272-9898
2121 S. Broadway, Edmond • 715-1166
Featuring a wide selection of slowly cooked
hickory smoked meats with homemade side
orders. Southern style barbeque in the true
Oklahoma fashion. Also featuring, half pound
char-broiled cheese burger and famous hot wings.
KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE
2037 SOUTH MERIDIAN • 681-1000
One of Oklahoma City’s best-kept secrets,
Kona Ranch features corn fed, specifically
aged USDA Choice steaks, skillfully broiled
to your liking. Kona specialties include
volcano onions, coconut shrimp, smoked
prime rib and smoked turkey.
MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE
No. 7 Mickey Mantle Drive
Bricktown • 272-0777
The Oklahoma Legend continues! Serving the
finest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks, lobster and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list and
live entertainment is featured in the lounge.
NONNA’S EURO-AMERICAN
RISTORANTE AND BAR
1 Mickey Mantle Drive, Bricktown • 235-4410
Nonna’s, located in the “Heart of Bricktown”
in a 90+ year old warehouse is 3 floors of part
art gallery, part bakery, part fine dining, and
pure fun! From top to bottom it offers an
eclectic atmosphere featuring Euro-American
cuisine. And don’t forget the beautiful
…Purple Bar.
PEARL’S OYSTER BAR
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5641 N. Classen Blvd • 848-8008
2125 S.W. 74th • 682-1500
Consistently voted Oklahoma City’s #1
seafood restaurant. Pearl’s has become an
OKC tradition with its upbeat tempo, sleek
interior and New Orleans style Cajun entrees.
SOLEIL RESTAURANT & XO LOUNGE
15 N. Robinson • 601-3800
This hip, upscale restaurant and lounge is
located downtown in the historic Colcord
Hotel. Soleil features a continental menu with
a french influence. Enjoy oysters on the half
shell, king crab legs, or cavier. Open for
breakfast, 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.
SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE
101 E. Sheridan Ave. Bricktown • 235-0402
Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs by
hand, prepare sauces from scratch, & layer
lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses, noodles,
spices, & sauce.
TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL
310 Johnny Bench Drive • Bricktown 231-0254
Welcome! Kick up your heels and head down
to the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over
100 pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia including signed guitars, platinum records and clothing Keith wore in videos. Take a seat on one of
our "Redneck Loveseats" and get ready to
Love This Bar and Grill. Open Daily at 11a.m.
TRAPPER’S FISHCAMP AND GRILL
4300 West Reno • 943-9111
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From the grizzly bear in the entry to the live
alligator inside, you’ll love the outrageous
décor. Dive into Gulf Coast specialties including seafood, fish, steaks and prime rib.
COFFEE SHOPS
BREWHAHA
222 E. Main • Bricktown • 270-0855
Friendly baristas and amazing espresso await
your arrival at BrewHaHa.. The coffee shop
serves hot or iced lattes, cappuccino, Italian
sodas, Caffiocos (latte smoothies), fruit
smoothies, and all natural sandwiches.
BrewHaHa showcases local artwork and
acoustic bands, features open microphone,
movie, and trivia nights, and hosts X-BOX
tournaments on its high-definition projection
screen. BrewHaHa Hours: M-F 6a.m.-11p.m.
and Sat. 9a.m.-11p.m.
UNCOMMON GROUNDS
100 E. Main • Bricktown • 236-JAVA
Uncommon Grounds is a different breed of coffee shop that’s brought back the art of coffee.
This Bricktown favorite offers a cozy atmosphere and sunny, outdoor patio. Want to add a
flare of excitement to your visit, try the Mocha
mint, Black Forest, or Turtle lattes. Uncommon
Grounds also offers an extended selection of
loose-leaf teas, Chai tea, and Italian sodas for
non-coffee drinkers. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches are served all day. Open Mon.-Thur. 7
a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m.- Midnight, Sat. 9 a.m.Midnight, Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT
CITYWALK
70 North Oklahoma • Bricktown • 232-9255
9 clubs in one, 9 times the fun. Citywalk offers
the perfect destination for even the most
discriminating clubgoers. From country and
western to top 40, techno to discotech, and dueling pianos to karaoke. Arrive early or expect a
wait. Open Friday and Saturday nights.
MAKER’S CIGAR BAR & LOUNGE
25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 606-9000
located in the Historic Bricktown
Entertainment District. The brick walls,
rich leather furniture, and well-balanced
interior lighting create a perfect place to
unwind before heading back to the hotel.
With live music beginning every night at 8
p.m., patrons can smoke their favorite cigar
and sip a smooth glass of scotch. Open
seven days a week at 11 a.m.
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isitors to Oklahoma City have the opportunity to
enjoy the nation’s finest contemporary Western art
during the National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Museum’s annual Prix de West Invitational Art
Exhibition and Sale.
Through September 9, the Prix de West exhibition is
showcasing more than 300 works of art by 108 artists
and attracting art collectors and art lovers from around
the world. The participating artists bring a unique set of
artistic and cultural influences and background to their
paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Works range from historical pieces that reflect the early
days of the West, to more contemporary and impressionist
works of art. Landscapes, wildlife and illustrative scenes
are always highlighted in the exhibition.
During the opening weekend, the Prix de West Purchase
Award, the highest art award the Museum bestows, is
given to an artist whose work has been selected for
purchase by the Museum to enhance its Prix de West art
collection. The 2007 Prix de West Purchase Award
winner is Spring's Caprice (featured on left page) by
Sedona, Arizona artist Curt Walters.
Other winners include: Lady of the House by Howard
Terpning; Ledge with a View by Gerald Balciar; Fiery
Farewell by Jim Wilcox; Good Horses and Wide Open
Spaces by Tim Cox; Resting Cat by Bob Kuhn and the
Buyers' Choice Award winner Ra's Domain by Curt
Walters. Christopher Blossom won the Robert Lougheed
Memorial Award chosen by participating artists for
exceptional display of three or more works in the show.
The 2007 Prix de West catalog is available at The
Museum Store or by calling (405) 478-2250, Ext. 228.
Summer visitors to Oklahoma City are encouraged to
experience this superior exhibition at a world class
museum
Nationally accredited, the Museum is located in
Oklahoma City's Adventure District at the junction
of I-35 & I-44. The Museum is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. For information, call: (405) 478-2250, or visit
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.
S H O P P I N G • A N T I Q U E S • S P E C I A LT Y R E TA I L • W E S T E R N W E A R
SHOPPING
ANTIQUES
ANTIQUE HOUSE
4409 N. MERIDIAN 495-2221 OR 659-2182
This Oklahoma City treasure features one of
the largest heirloom linen collections in
Oklahoma. Open since 1973, the Antique
House buys and sells a wide variety of fine
antiques, beautiful 1920’s figurines, china,
silver, lamps, and furniture. The staff prides
itself in providing personalized attention to
every customer. While at the Antique House,
be sure to check the Finicky Lady Boutique,
and enjoy lunch at the Rose Garden Tea Room.
23RD STREET ANTIQUE MALL
3023 N.W. 23rd • 947-3800
Nearly 100 of the finest antique dealers in
this part of the country display their wares in
the 11,000 square foot building. Whether you
are shopping for a gift or a one-of-a kind
keepsake - you'll find it here. Featuring oak
and primitive furniture, glassware, pottery,
art glass, lamps, clocks, radio's and toys.
ART GALLERIES
THE HOWELL GALLERY
6432 North Western Avenue • 840-4437
The Howell Gallery represents fine original art
by regionally and nationally recognized artists
together with exciting works by new emerging
artists. Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, and
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acrylic mediums are featured together with
bronzes, hand-blown glass, ceramic, stone and
marble work, and unique wood turnings. Visit
our gallery Monday through Friday 10am to
5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm or visit us
online at www.howellgallery.com
RETAIL AND SPECIALTY
LOREC RANCH
11702 N. I-35 Service Road - 478-2023
Good things are made one piece at a time.
Make your home Cowboy Chic with our
Luxurious Leather, Hand Carved Pine furniture, and truly unique accessories. Enhance
your patio with our huge selection of
Chimeneas, Pottery, and Wrought Iron furniture. Saddle up your horse and ride over to
the Ranch for an array of Armoires, Hutches,
Pine Harvest Dining Tables, Entertainment
Centers, Beds, and one of a kind Antiques.
Open 7 days a week 10am – 7p.m. Monday
thru Saturday and 11am – 6pm Sunday. Come
visit us south of 122nd Street on the east side
of Interstate 35. Or, you can keep your pony
in the barn and shop in the convenience of
your own home at www.lorecranch.com
OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY
115 East California • Bricktown • 604-9800
Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is Oklahoma
City's premiere Native American unique arts
WESTERN WEAR
MCCLINTOCK HERITAGE COLLECTION
2227 Exchange • Stockyards • 232-0151
McClintock Heritage Collection manufactures boots, belts and wallets from exotic animal skins such as alligator, ostrich, caiman,
stingray, lizard, python, and eel, among others. The boots are hand constructed using an
age-old welt system, employing only the
highest quality materials throughout, and are
recognized as the best in the field for their
high quality workmanship.
SHEPLERS
812 S. Meridian • 947-6831
Western Wear and Sheplers have been synonymous for over 55 years. When we say
"World's Largest selection of western wear",
we mean the largest selection of: cowboy
boots, cowboy hats, men's and ladies' jeans,
work boots, western boots, western hats,
western shirts, western suits, western belts,
belt buckles, western décor, western wedding
and other western wear clothing items.
SHORTY’S CABOY HATTERY
1206 South Agnew Stockyards - 232-4287
Quality. Trust. Dedication. Tradition. All of
these qualities are still alive and well today at
Shorty's. Each custom western hat is hand
crafted to the customer's specifications, using
timeless techniques passed from generation to
generation of master hatters.
store. Nestled along the canal in Bricktown, it
houses the rare work of over 63 well-known Native
American artists and craftsmen. Authentic Native
American and Western artworks including
sculpture, jewelry, kachinas, Cherokee baskets,
handcrafted pottery, patinings and more.
PAINTED DOOR
124 E Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-4410.
Come and Enjoy a wonderful shopping experience at Painted Door, where everyone will
find the perfect gift for themselves and that
Special someone. From inside Nonna’s EuroAmerican Ristorante and Bar, the entrance to
Painted Door is located next to the Grand
Staircase, or just enter through the “Painted
Door” off Sheridan Avenue. Specialty gifts
and accessories at their finest!
SANTA FE COMPANY
4141 West Reno • 947-1990
Experience the finest in Southwest interiors and high- quality Mexican furniture
with upholstered, iron and other pieces.
Santa Fe Company features a wide variety
of lighting, rugs, tableware, pottery,
artifacts, art, bedding, other items for the
home, in addition to jewelry and gifts.
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urrounded by enormous hand-painted murals, intricately carved statues, lush greenery and the soothing sounds of a bubbling fountain, dining at Abuelo’s
Mexican Food Embassy restaurant is like taking a trip to
interior Mexico. With two locations in Oklahoma City at
17 E. Sheridan in Bricktown and at 3001 W. Memorial
Road in North OKC, Abuelo’s provides a delightful combination of authentic Mexican cuisine and impressive art.
Dining at Abuelo’s is similar to dining at upscale
restaurants in Mexico City or other Mexican destinations. Abuelo’s features an artistic interior that fully complements its authentic Mexican menu. The Abuelo’s
restaurants are designed as open-air Mexican courtyards
to replicate the Mexican style of service that is perfect
for business entertaining, as well as family celebrations
or a romantic dinner for two.
Abuelo’s menu, which includes a number of creative
specialties as well as more traditional items, reflects an
innovative approach to Mexican food. Abuelo’s House
Specialties, which combine beef tenderloin, jumbo
shrimp, mahi mahi, salmon and other specially selected
ingredients with unique sauces and side dishes, have
earned Abuelo’s a reputation for “raising the bar” of
Mexican food restaurants. The menu also features a
number of traditional items including 11 different
enchilada choices, fajitas, chile rellenos, quesadillas, and
chimichangas. Desserts include Abuelo’s award-winning
traditional Mexican flan and margarita pie with tequila
cream, among others.
A visit to Abuelo’s is like a taking a trip to interior
Mexico. The atmosphere is relaxing and elegant, and the
food is delicious. The Abuelo’s bar is an ideal place for
drinks before or after dinner, and features an extensive
collection of wines and fine tequilas. Abuelo’s is
definitely the place for impressing clients or out-of-town
guests. It’s also perfect for family gatherings or romantic
dining.
Bricktown hours: Sunday through Thursday from
11am to 9:30pm, until 11:00pm Friday & Saturday.
North OKC hours: Sunday through Thursday from
11am to 10pm, until 11:00pm Friday & Saturday.
For more information or for call-ahead seating, call
405-235-1422 (Bricktown) or 405-755-2680 (North
OKC).
TENER'S
4320 W. Reno • 946-5500
I-35 and 12th Street
Moore • 793-0900
3309 North Kickapoo
Shawnee • 275-8010
Since the 1930’s Tener's Western Outfitters
has offered cowboys and cowgirls the latest
styles in western wear, the best in name brand
choice. Teners is truly one of the most unique
western stores in the country with a complete
selection of quality western wear.
REGIONAL SHOPPING MALLS
CROSSROADS MALL
7000 Crossroads Boulevard
(I-35 S at I-240) • 631-4421
Crossroads Mall has 140 shops and services
including great restaurants, and department
stores including Dillard's and ,J.C. Penney.
PENN SQUARE
1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424
Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features
140 specialty shops including Abercrombie
and Fitch.
QUAIL SPRINGS MALL
Memorial and N. May • 755-6530
Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears and J. C. Penney’s,
as well as numerous specialty shops, Retro
food court in front of a multi-screen theatre.
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