Entire August 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
KEY Cover Feature: Riverwind Casino
City Sources
What to See & Do
KEY Attraction: Prix de West
Entertainment Districts
KEY Day Trip: Superhearo Nuseum
Calendar of Events
Dining Guide
Clubs and Entertainment
KEY Dining: Abuelo’s
KEY Entertainment: Pole Position
Oklahoma City Map
Downtown Map
Shopping
OKLAHOMA CITY
®
Demetrius Evens
Embassy Suites
Airport
PROFILE: Demetrius has been the “man of all seasons”
at the Embassy Suites Airport for nearly three years.
His responsibilities include bell stand, front desk and
shuttle driver.
A native of St. Louis , Missouri , Demetrius was a
police officer for a period of time, managed retail
stores, and then became involved with hotel security.
He moved to Oklahoma City to follow the love of his
life – which didn’t work out as planned. He stayed,
however, and took a job at Foley’s department store.
That’s where he met Eugene Seyler, General
Manager of Embassy Suites, who was looking for
someone to help with many facets of the hotel.
Demetrius fit the bill.
WHAT TO SEE: “I want our guests to feel the real
Oklahoma City. I suggest visitors see the resurgence
in our downtown by visiting Bricktown. I also suggest
they experience the Oklahoma City National
Memorial, National Cowboy Museum and the
Oklahoma History Center .”
WHERE TO EAT: “I love fresh oysters on the half
shell. If that is something a guest is interested in – I
send them for the best - Trappers Fish Camp on Reno
near Meridian and Crabtown in Bricktown. Both
restaurants are locally owned by Paul Seikel and are
great choices for seafood.
If guests are looking for a great Sunday Brunch – I highly recommend Rococo, at NW 28th and Pennsylvania.
Rococo is a great restaurant 7 days a week – super crab
cakes - and their Sunday Brunch can’t be beat.”
NIGHTLIFE: “I encourage guests to enjoy some of
OKC’s local hotspots that feature live music. One of
our newest nightclubs is the 51st Street Speakeasy,
located just off Western and NW 51st, where the
usual suspects turn up. The pub is located in a house
that was built around 1903 and features a great
lounge, smoking bar, a complete second floor with
lounge and banquet space, and even an outdoor
patio. Another new hotspot is the Prohibition Room,
located in the Golden Dome Building at 23rd and
Classen. I also always suggest my favorite place to
enjoy a cigar - Maker’s Cigar and Piano Bar, located
in the Oklahoma Hardware Building in Bricktown.”
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Oklahoma City KEY • August 2008
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Oklahoma City
The Newest Frontier
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
third of the entire state’s
population.
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Oklahoma City KEY • August
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
treacherous trip. Once
these people settled here,
Oklahoma became Indian
Territory.
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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 the territory up to
homesteaders.
President Benjamin
Harrison signed legislation
that opened up the
Unassigned Lands and on
DID YOU KNOW?
The world’s first installed
parking meter was in
Oklahoma City, on July 16,
1935. Carl C. Magee, of
Oklahoma City, is generally credited with originating
the parking meter. He filed
for a patent for a “coin controlled parking meter” on
May 13, 1935.
April 22, 1889, about
50,000 homesteaders
gathered at the boundaries.
At noon, the cannon
roared, and the hordes of
people streamed over the
line on wagons and
buckboards, horseback, on
foot and even on bicycles
into the two million acres
of land, made their claims
and, overnight, Oklahoma
City grew out of the
plains. The settlers who
entered to claim land
before the official start of
the land run were called
Sooners. Hence the state’s
nickname. On November
16, 1907, the Oklahoma
Territory and Indian
Territory joined, and
Oklahoma became the
46th state.
OKLAHOMA CITY
TODAY
The pioneer zeal of those
early settlers is just as evident in the Oklahoma City
of today. The western spirit that helped found
Oklahoma City is apparent
everywhere you go.
Oklahomans are just as
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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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 undertaken 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
AT&T Bricktown
Ballpark is home to the
Oklahoma RedHawks, the
Texas Rangers Triple A
affiliate, and has been
named one of the nation's
top two minor league 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.
project will continue
through 2008. Shops,
restaurants and entertainment, hiking and biking
trails, and park areas are
part of this developing
area.
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 sevenmile-long series of river
lakes bordered by
landscaped areas, trails
and recreational facilities.
Work on this $23 million
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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RIVERWIND KNOW
For the best and friendliest gaming spot in the
metro area, look no further than Riverwind Casino.
But don’t take our word for it. Listen to the hundreds
of Oklahoma City metro residents who voted
Riverwind the best and the friendliest casino in
The Oklahoman newspaper’s Readers Choice
Awards for the second year in a row!
The state’s largest and most exciting gaming
venue offers 219,000 square feet of heartthumping action. More than 2,300 electronic
games, over 50 blackjack and poker tables,
the state’s largest buffet, and upscale dining
are just a few of the amenities you’ll find at
Riverwind Casino.
And you never know what local legends
you might encounter while at your table.
Three of the most respected names in
Oklahoma college football history, and the
University of Oklahoma’s remaining living
Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Owens, Billy
Sims and Jason White are often seen at
their jointly-owned restaurant Autographs
Sports Bar located next to the Willows
Buffet at Riverwind.
Their desire to do something together,
something of high quality and something
in their college town, brought the three
together with on this special project.
Autographs is 62 square feet of television
viewing on its15 plasma TV’s, plus two
projection screens. The restaurants also
features 27-inch LCD screens at every
booth with independent channel selection,
surround sound and volume control, plus
the NFL “Super Fan” Ticket which offers
every NFL game in a casual fireplace setting.
“To attach our names to something of
this nature, it had to be of the highest
quality and a special overall experience
for sports fans,” says Owens, who was
pleased with both the concept and content
of Autographs. “To be incorporated into
this fabulous facility, yet stand alone as
WS WHAT WINNING FEELS LIKE
Speaking of theaters, Oklahoma City metro residents also put Riverwind Casino in the top five
concert venues in the area according to the
Readers Choice Awards. Headlining some of the
upcoming concerts at Riverwind’s Showplace
Theatre are: Country music star Sara Evans,
Aug. 16; Chaka Kahn, Aug. 22; Boz Scaggs,
Aug. 23; Julio Iglesias, Aug. 30; Kenny Rogers,
Sept. 12; 38 Special, Sept. 13; Charley Pride,
Sept. 27; Comedian Frank Caliendo, October 3
and Crystal Gale, October 24.
Sara Evans August 16th
a premium sports viewing and dining experience, speaks to the effort and attention to
detail the ensured by Riverwind Casino.
“It’s both beautiful and fun, plus the food is
great,” adds White. “You can see, and hear any
game you want and it just has a great vibe.”
River wi n d i s c e l e b ra tin g its s e c o n d
successful year as Oklahoma’s best casino
with a Birthday Splash featuring $350,000 in
Boz Scaggs August 23rd
Riverwind employs over 1,200 full and parttime individuals providing medical benefits, and
contributes millions of dollars into the local and
state economy. Net revenues from the casino
support a myriad of programs and services for
the citizens of the Chickasaw Nation including
education, health care, nutrition, youth and elder
care programs, scholarships and more.
Chaka Kahn August 22rd
On its second anniversary, Riverwind continues to let patrons and metro area residents
know what winning feels like!
prizes and give aways in the month of August.
Beginning July 20 through August 31 the
casino will give away a trip to New York City,
7 cars, including a Limited Edition Dodge
Challenger, and a motorcycle signed by
Country Music megastar Toby Keith and
comedian Rodney Carrington – both star in
the movie "Beer for My Horses" which will
be released in theaters on August 8th.
Julio Iglesias August 30th
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DID YOU KNOW?
CITY SOURCES
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
EMERGENCY
Police/Fire/Ambulance.......................................911
AAAEmergency Road Service................(800)222-4357
OKC Police Non-Emergency.........................297-1000
Oklahoma Highway Patrol...........................425-2043
Cellular...........................................................*55
Oklahoma Poison Control Center..................271-5454
URGENT CARE
First1MED............North OKC....................478.0633
First1MED............NW OKC.......................495.5841
First1MED............South OKC....................636-0767
First1MED............Edmond........................844.1633
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
Downtown Airpark....................................634-1456
Wiley Post Airport.....................................789-4061
Will Rogers World Airport Paging..................680-3317
Police.................680-3233
Travelers Aid. .......680-3317
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DID YOU KNOW?
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
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
Above:
Dancers performing at
Red Earth Festival
Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes)
4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565
Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes)
4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421
Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes)
2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874
PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS
Earlywine Golf Course (12 Courts)
S.W. 119th & May Avenue
OKC Tennis Center (24 courts)
N.W. 36th & Portland
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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: MonSat 9-6; Sun 12-6. Admission to Crystal Bridge: $6,
adults; $5 seniors 62+ and students; $4 Groups of 20+
$3 children (4-12); 3 under, free.Outdoor grounds:
Free.
NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM
1700 NE 63rd • 478-2250
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 $10.00, senior citizens $8.50,
children ages 6-12 $4.50, children 5 and under 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 Mon-Sat
9–6; Sun 1–6. Museum Admission: Adults $10; Senior (62+) $8;
Student (6-17) $6; Children under 5 Free
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344
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.
SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA • 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 large-format, 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 (13-64); $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).
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 eight-story
Bermuda Triangle. White Water Bay is Oklahoma
City's hot spot to cool off this summer. White Water
Bay will kick off the 2008 season on May 19th. Daily
operation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visit
whitewaterbay.com for more information.
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Oklahoma City KEY • August
2008
Express Ranches Great American Cowboy Award
Carrie L. Ballantyne • Jackson Wald-Cowboy 2008 • Oil
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. During opening weekend, June
13-14, more than $4 million dollars of art was sold in
just a few hours, a result second only to 2007’s
record-shattering Oklahoma Centennial edition.
Through September 7, the Prix de West exhibition is
showcasing 310 works of art by 99 artists and attracting
art collectors and art lovers from around the world. In
total the show is valued at $4.9 million. The participating
artists bring a unique set of artistic and cultural
influences and background to their paintings, drawings
and sculptures.
Robert Lougheed Memorial Award
Chrisopher Blossom • San Francisco Pilot ‘Bonita’
Oil on Linen
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 2008 Prix de West Purchase
Award winner is Indian Stories by Morgan Weistling,
who joins the elite ranks as a two-time winner.
Prix de West Purchase Award • Morgan Weistling
Indian Stories • Oil on Canvas
Other winners include: A Distant Bugle by Craig
Tennant; Tiers Of The Merced by Dennis Doheny;
The Halls Of The Mountain King by Greg Beecham;
Headed For The High Country by Tim Shinabarger;
and Jackson Wald—Cowboy 2008 by Carrie L.
Ballantyne. Christopher Blossom won the Robert
Lougheed Memorial Award chosen by participating
artists for exceptional display of three or more works
in the show.
The minimum-bid sale, in its second year, contained
works from artists such as Martin Grelle, Oreland C. Joe
Sr., William Acheff and Gerald Balciar. With just 14
works, this portion of the sale grossed $727,688. High
bids included $406,000 for Grelle’s Trappers In The
Wind Rivers, $82,501 for Design Painter by Acheff and
$65,189 for Tiers of the Merced by Dennis Doheny.
Frederic Remington Painting Award • Dennis Doheny
Tiers Of The Merced • Oil on Linen
The 2008 Prix de West catalog and the show’s commemorative bronze bolos Ute Maiden and Ute
Warrior, are available at The Museum Store or by
calling (405) 478-2250, Ext. 268. Summer visitors to
Oklahoma City are encouraged to experience this
superior exhibition at a worldclass 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.
Nona Jean Hulsey Rumsey Buyer’s Choice Award
Craig Tennant • A Distant Bugle • Oil on Linen
AS
Y O U ENJOY SHOPPING , DINING A N D SIGHTSEEING , Y O U R PATH
WILL LIKELY C R O S S ONE O F THESE ‘ M U S T S E E ’ NEIGHBORHOODS .
A DVENTURE
D ISTRICT
The Adventure District is
the destination for enter-
tainment the entire family
will enjoy. Located at the
crossroads of I-44 and I-35
in northeast Oklahoma
City, the district features
Oklahoma’s most outstanding visitor attractions. Attractions include
the National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum,
National Softball Hall of
Fame, Oklahoma State
Firefighters Museum,
Oklahoma City Zoo,
Science Museum
Oklahoma, Remington
Park Racing Casino and
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
BRICKTOWN HISTORIC
D ISTRICT
Just east of Downtown is
Bricktown, Oklahoma
City's renovated ware
house district. When the
area was built back at the
turn of the century, bricks
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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.
Centennial Crossing, a
larger-than-life sculpture
depicting the Oklahoma
Land Run, consists of 45
figures depicting land run
participants on their way
to stake claims in the new
territory.
OKLAHOMA C ITY
A RT S D ISTRICT
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
D ISTRICT
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.
S TOCKYA R D S
D ISTRICT
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 Tshirt” 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
D ISTRICT
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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by Susen Foster
W
elcome to the world’s only Toy & Action Figure
Museum. Located in Pauls Valley, this unique attraction
showcases over 10,000 super heroes, arch villains, cult favorites
and movie monster action figures. Batman and Superman are
just two of the popular action heroes presented in huge, colorful
displays. Joined by characters from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars
and the Simpsons – these posable toys energize imaginations in
kids of all ages.
The Action Figure Museum is the home of the Oklahoma
Cartoonists Collection, an exceptional collection of works by
published Oklahoma comic artists and writers such as Chester
Gould of Dick Tracy fame, and Jack and Carole Bender of
comic strip favorite Alley Oop, who is celebrating his 75th
birthday at the museum on September 19th & 20th.
In addition, a behind-the-scenes tribute to talented designers,
sculptors, and toy companies who take action figures from play
things to works of art is the first of its kind.
Fun begins as guests are greeted at the front door by spindly
legged ‘Geezer’ - the world’s first 79 year old superhero, created by Museum Curator Kevin Stark.
A recently completed military action figure display honors
American veterans and their patriotic sacrifice by recreating
both the Pacific and European campaigns of World War II.
But don’t worry kids, it’s definitely not all “please don’t
touch”. There are several really cool interactive areas like the
Super Room where you can dress up as your favorite super hero.
Action City is filled with action figures to play with, and there’s
even a Batmobile in Batman’s Cave.
Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday
from 1pm to 5pm, the museum is 45 minutes south of OKC.
Take Exit 72 off Interstate 35, drive east into Pauls Valley on
Highway 19 and follow the signs.
This is an Oklahoma attraction that shouldn’t be missed - a
wonderland of childhood memories. The collection of action
figures, toys, and memorabilia is so extensive that there is
always something new to experience, and each month brings
another special event. For example, Hot Wheels Double Dog
Dare Derby is held each May and Batman Day in July. This
month there will be a visit from Mr. Puppet and Alley Oop’s
Birthday Party is in September. Call (405)238-6300 or visit the
website www.actionfiguremuseum.com for the latest news.
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
CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thru 8/9 Why We Fought: Stories from
World War II • Edmond Historical Society
& Museum • Edmond • 405-340-0078
www.edmondhistory.org
Thru 8/16 China: Insights • Fred Jones Jr.
Museum of Art • Norman • 405-325-3272
www.ou.edu/fjjma
Thru 8/24 The Science of SuperCroc featuring Nigersaurus • Sam Noble Oklahoma
Museum of Natural History • Norman
405-325-4712 • www.snomnh.ou.edu
Thru 8/29 “First Person • Stories of Hope”
Oklahoma City National Memorial
and Museum • 1-888-542-HOPE
www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
Thru 9/30 “One Game. All Science •
Science Museum Oklahoma • 405-6026664 • www.sciencemuseumok.org
Thru 10/12 Roman Art from the Louvre •
Oklahoma City Museum Of Art • 405-2363100 • www.okcmoa.com
Thru 11/5 “Stormchasers” • Science
Museum of Oklahoma • 405-602-6664
www.sciencemuseumok.org
Thru 11/26 Passport to Plants • Myriad
Botanical Gardens • 405-297-3995
www.myriadgardens.com
Thru 12/28 Highlights from the Akins
Collection • Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
Norman • 405-325-3272 • www.ou.edu/fjjma
Thru 12/31 Field, Forest and Stream: The
History of Oklahoma And the Outdoors
Oklahoma History Center • 405-522-5248
• www.okhistorycenter.com
Thru 12/31 Reporting Terrorism • Okla
City National Memorial • 405-235-3313
www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
Thru 12/31 “The Scorpio-Sagittarius
Connection” • Science Museum Oklahoma
405-602-6664 • www.sciencemuseumok.org
Thru 12/31 “Grand Canyon Adventure:
River at Risk” • Science Museum
Oklahoma • 405-602-6664 www.sciencemuseumok.org
Thru June 2009 • “ExploraZone”
Science Museum Oklahoma • 405-6026664 • www.sciencemuseumok.org
AUGUST
8/1 “Fiddler on the Roof” • Sooner Theatre
Norman • 321-9600 • www.soonertheatre.org
8/1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Cocktails
on the Skyline • Roof Terrace • Oklahoma
Cty Museum of Art • 405-237-3100
www.okcmoa.com
8/1 & 8/15 Mike Black as Elvis • FireLake
Grand Casino • Shawnee • 405-236-3100
www.firelakegrand.com
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8/01-02 “Much Ado About Nothing”
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park • Myriad
Gardens Water Stage • 405-235-3700
www.oklahomashakespeare.com
8/1-2 Oklahoma Redhawks vs. Las Vegas
51s • Bricktown Ballpark • 405-218-1000
www.oklahomaredhawks.com
8/2 Freestyle Cage Fighting • FireLake
Grand Casino • Shawnee • www.firelakegrandcasino.com
8/2 Jacob Becannen & Mark Vollerston
Purple Bar • Nonna’s Euro-American
Ristorante and Bar • Bricktown - 405-2354410 • www.nonnas.com
8/2-3 Lazy E Dressage Classic • Lazy E Arena
Guthrie • 800-494-RIDE • www.lazye.com
8/2 & 16 Excursion Train Rides • Oklahoma
Railway Museum • 405-424-8222
www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
8/2 & 29 “The Three Musketeers”
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park • Myriad
Gardens Water Stage • 405-235-3700
www.oklahomashakespeare.com
8/3 Swords & Sandals Film Series: “A
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum” • Noble Theater • Oklahoma City
Museum of Art • 237-3100 • www.okcmoa.com
8/3-7 Oklahoma Redhawks vs. Tucson
Sidewinders • Bricktown Ballpark • 405218-1000 • www.oklahomaredhawks.com
8/5-9 “Urinetown: The Musical!” by the
Lyric Theatre • Civic Center Music Hall
405-524-9312 • www.lyrictheatreokc.com
8/6 Jamie Richards • FireLake Grand Casino
Shawnee • 405-236-3100 • www.firelakegrand.com
8/7 Mark Vollerston • Purple Bar • Nonna’s
Euro-American Ristorante & Bar • Bricktown
405-235-4410 • www.nonnas.com
8/7 Concert in the Park • “Easy Street” Hafer
Park • Edmond • 405-359-4630
www.edmondok.com
8/7-9, 14-16, 21-23 & 30 “Richard III”
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Myriad Gardens Water Stage • 405-2353700 • www.oklahomashakespeare.com
8/8-9 Triangle Horse Sales • Heart of
Oklahoma Expo Center • Shawnee • 405275-9780 • www.visitshawnee.com
8/8-9 YEC 8 • Youth Evangelism
Conference 8 • Ford Center • 405-6028700 • www.okfordcenter.com
8/9 80’ Z ENUF • Purple Bar • Nonna’s
Euro-American Ristorante and Bar
Bricktown • 405-235-4410 • www.nonnas.com
8/10 Swords & Sandals Film Series:
“Fellini Satyricon” • Noble Theatre
Oklahoma City Museum of Art • 405237-3100 • www.okcmoa.com
8/13 Lecture: “Make Mine Roman Wine:
Family and Festival in Ancient Rome”Noble
Theater • Oklahoma City Museum of Art
405-237-3100 • www.okcmoa.com
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8/13 Chuck Floyd • FireLake Grand Casino
Shawnee • 405-236-3100 • www.firelakegrand.com
8/14 Carrie Webber & Mitch Bell • Purple
Bar • Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante
and Bar • Bricktown • 405-235-4410
www.nonnas.com
8/15 Nine Inch Nails • Ford Center • 405602-8700 • www.okfordcenter.com
8/16 Sara Evans • Riverwind Casino
Norman • 322-6000 • www.riverwind.com
8/16-19 Oklahoma Redhawks vs. Omaha
Royals • Bricktown Ballpark • 405-2181000 - www.oklahomaredhawks.com
8/17 Brooks & Dunn & ZZ Top • Ford Center
602-8700 • www.okfordcenter.com
8/17 Swords & Sandals Film Series:
“Gladiator” • Noble Theater • Oklahoma
City Museum of Art • 405-237-3100
www.okcmoa.com
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8/20-24 Oklahoma Redhawks vs. Iowa
Cubs • Bricktown Ballpark • 405-2181000 www.oklahomaredhawks.com
8/21 The Art of Wine • Noble Theater
Oklahoma City Museum Of Art • 405-2373100 • www.okcmoa.com
8/21 Allen Byrd & Mitch Bell • Purple Bar
Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante and Bar
Bricktown • 235-4410 • www.nonnas.com
8/22 Jacob Becannen • Purple Bar
Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante & Bar
Bricktown • 235-4410 • www.nonnas.com
8/22 Chaka Kahn • Riverwind Casino
8/22 -23 PBR Bullnanza • Lazy E Arena •
Guthrie • 800-494-RIDE • www.lazye.com
8/23 Boz Scaggs • Riverwind Casino
8/27 Fat Dixie • FireLake Grand Casino
Shawnee -405-236-3100 • www.firelakegrand.com
8/28 America Idol Live! • Ford Center
405-602-8700 • www.okfordcenter.com
8/28 Carrie Webber & Mitch Bell • Purple
Bar • Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante
and Bar • Bricktown • 405-235-4410
www.nonnas.com
8/30 Julio Iglesias • Riverwind Casino
Norman • 405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com
8/30 Jacob Becannen & Mark Vollerston
Purple Bar • Nonna’s Euro-American
Ristorante and Bar • Bricktown • 405-2354410 • www.nonnas.com
8/20 Charles Scott Duo • FireLake Grand
Casino • Shawnee • 405-236-3100
www.firelakecasino.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 • 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.
B OURBON S TREET 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.
CATTLEMEN’ S S TEAKHOUSE
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.
CHEEVERS CAFÉ
2409 N. Hudson • (405)-525-7007
Just a few blocks north of Downtown
Oklahoma City, Cheever’s Café combines
American cuisine with Southwest influences to create savory prime steaks, fresh
seafood selections and inventive salads.
In addition to their popular menu choices,
Cheever’s Café also serves daily and
nightly specials and signature desserts.
Plus, Cheever’s Café offers their clientele
a full bar and an excellent selection of
wines to compliment your meal. For reservations, please call 405-525-7007 or
visit www.cheeverscafe.com.
CIMARRON S TEAK 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. Located near the
State Fairgrounds, Cimarron Steak House is
ideal for families looking for affordable steaks.
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.
DEEP DEUCE GRILL
307 N.E. 2nd Street • 405.235.9100
Enjoy a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps,
salads, and steaks at this neighborhood grill.
Watch sports on two big screen tv’s or sit next
to the firepit on the outdoor patio. Located
two blocks north of Bricktown in the historic
Deep Deuce Jazz District.
IRON S TARR BBQ
3700 N. Shartel Avenue • (405) 524-5925
Iron Starr BBQ is gourmet BBQ at its
finest. From smoked meats to fabulous side
dishes,Iron Starr BBQ brings Oklahoma
City residents fine dining with the
smokehouse flavor. With their fancy macaroni and cheese to roasted potato salad to
green chilecornbread, the side dishes compliment Iron Starr’s richly flavored smoked
chicken, ribs,and other succulent meats.
Iron Starr BBQ also offers a private dining
facility for larger parties. For more information or to make a reservation, for more
info. visit us at www.ironstarrbbq.com.
KONA RANCH S TEAKHOUSE
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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 S TEAKHOUSE
7 Mickey Mantle Dr. • 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 PURPLE B AR
1 Mickey Mantle Dr. • 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.
PEARL’ S OYSTER B AR
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.
RED PRIME S TEAK
504 N. Broadway • (405)-232-2626
Red Prime Steak is located in the historic
Buick building in Downtown Oklahoma
City. The historic building has been transformed to a modern urban design with the
warm glow of red neon. Red Prime Steak
serves only USDA Prime Midwestern beef
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as well as American ‘Wagyu’ Kobe beef,
Bone-in Ribeye, Porterhouse and 40-Day
Dry Age Bonein New York Strip. With 300
wine selections and the teaming of Chef
Keith Paul and Chef Robert Black’s innovative culinary skills, an evening at Red
Prime Steak will be a night to remember.
For reservations, please call 405-232-2626
or www.redprimesteak.com.
ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE
2824 N. Pennsylvania • 528-2824
Chef owned and operated, Rococo’s features
steaks, seafood, pasta, and an exquisite roast
rack of lamb. Rococo’s boasts a progressive
wine list that is affordable and compliments
the restaurant’s innovative cuisine. Owner
Bruce Rinehart moved from Boston in 2003,
specifically with the intention of opening a
great “east coast style” restaurant. He succeeded
in creating one of the best in the nation.
S OLEIL 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.
S PAGHETTI 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 B AR & GRILL
310 Johnny Bench Dr. • 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
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
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 atmos-
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phere 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. 79, Fri. 7- Midnight, Sat. 9-Midnight, Sun. 9-9.
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 B AR & LOUNGE
25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 606-9000
located in the Historic B r i c k t o w n
Entertainment District. The brick
walls, rich leather furniture, and wellbalanced interior lighting create a perfect place to unwind before heading back
to the hotel. With live music beginning
every night at 8, 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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t Abuelo’s, you’ll experience the flavor of Mexico
in every sense. With two locations in Oklahoma
City at 17 E. Sheridan in Bricktown and at 3001 W.
Memorial Road in North Oklahoma City, Abuelo’s offers
authentic standards and signature Mexican cuisine, all
made with premium fresh ingredients and served with
superior attention to detail.
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 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 a variety
of enchilada choices, fajitas, chile rellenos, quesadillas,
and chimichangas. Desserts include Abuelo’s awardwinning traditional Mexican flan and margarita pie with
tequila cream, among others.
Relax in Abuelo’s courtyard under a heavenly backlit
sky and bask in the gracious art of hospitality that
redefines “going out for Mexican food.” 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).
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re you looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush? If
so, Pole Position Raceway in Oklahoma City is the
answer! The all-new state-of-the-art indoor karting center
is home to the fastest go karts in the area.
Pole Position Raceway has two full-size tracks that
allow you to speed up to 45 miles per hour with family
and friends, and do so with the comfort of heat and air
conditioning. These are not the karts you remember as
kids! These are real performance karts that are probably
the closest you will ever come to driving a real race car.
There’s also food, drinks, video games, pool tables, and
much more.
One of the unique qualities of Pole Position Raceway is
the SpeedSheet scoring system. Every racer receives a
copy of the results sheet that shows average lap time,
fastest lap time, overall position in the race, and how you
rank against everyone that’s ever spun laps here at Pole
Position Raceway.
“It’s an incredible scoring system,” says Oklahoma dirt
track legend Shane Carson. “It definitely adds to the whole
experience.” Pole Position Raceway is loaded with authentic
racing memorabilia and has more than a dozen flat screen
televisions that play the latest sporting events. Because the
karts use 20-horsepower electric motors, there are no toxic
fumes so you’re not gasping for fresh air.
It’s so cool that seven-time AMA Supercross Champion
Jeremy McGrath calls Pole Position Raceway “the ultimate
racing experience for family and friends!” If that’s not
enough, X-Games Freestyle Motocrosser Kenny Bartram
has said “I’ve been to a lot of kart tracks around the world
and there is nothing like Pole Position Raceway.” Former
Indy 500 racer Dominic Dobson says “I come to Pole
Position Raceway every chance I get and I always have a
lot of fun!”
Prices start at $15 per session and there are also three
different race packages (Pole Position Challenge, Grand
Prix and Super Pole) available for groups of eight or
more. It’s also an excellent place for birthday parties,
corporate team building events, product launches, bachelor
parties, church groups, sports teams and more.
Pole Position Raceway is located off I-44 on the corner
of N.W. 36th and May Ave. For more information call
405-942-2292 or visit www.racep2r.com.
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 OKC treasure has featured beautiful
antique glass, china, silver, oak and Victorian
furniture since 1972. Antique House has the
one of the largest selections of heirloom
linens, table clothes, pillow cases, and
Victorian lace in Oklahoma. Antique House
also offers antique appraisals and estate liquidation services. While at Antique House,
be sure to check out the Finicky Lady
Boutique and enjoy lunch at Dane’s Tea
Room next door. Monday through Saturday 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
2 3RD S TREET 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
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by regionally and nationally recognized artists
together with exciting works by new emerging
artists. Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, and
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
CROSS B AR GALLERY
1400 S. Agnew • -239-2104
4312 W. Reno Avenue • 943-5600
Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture, art, saddles, and tack from the American
West. Now with convenient locations near
the Fairgrounds and in the Stockyards, almost
all products sold by Cross Bar Gallery are
made in the U.S. Check out custom artwork
by G. Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, and
Kenneth Wyatt, jewelry by Bob Berg, bronze
sculptures by C.R. Morrison, and over 200
Brazilian cowhides. Open Monday through
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday Noon to
6 pm at 4312 West Reno. (Closed Sunday at
1400 S. Agnew.) Visitors may also shop
online at www.crossbargallery.com.
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.
S HEPLERS
812 S. Meridian • 947-6831
It’s your country, your way at Sheplers and
sheplers.com. We’ve been providing the
largest selection of traditional and fashionable
western wear since 1899. Sheplers carries all
of the brands you know and love. For work,
play or every day shop Sheplers for your kind
of country.
S HORTY’ 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.
OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY
1316 S. Agnew • Stockyards • 604-9800
Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is Oklahoma
City's premiere Native American unique arts
store. In the hear of the Stockyards, 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!
S ANTA 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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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 S QUARE
1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424
Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features
140 specialty shops including Abercrombie
and Fitch.
QUAIL S PRINGS 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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