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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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Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier
KEY Cover Feature: Mickey Mantle’s Seakhouse
City Sources
What to See & Do
KEY Editor’s Pick: Broadway Wine and Spirits
Entertainment Districts
Calendar of Events
KEY Editor’s Pick: Whiskey Chicks
KEY Exhibit: Cowboy Crossing
KEY Editor’s Pick: Broadway Wine Merchants
Dining Guide
Clubs and Entertainment
KEY Shopping: Rawhide
KEY Nightlife: Coyote Ugly Saloon
Oklahoma City Map
KEY Theatre: Memphis on Stage at Civic Center
Downtown Map
Shopping
KEY Entertainment: Pole Position Raceway
KEY Editor’s Pick: Oklahoma Native Art
OKLAHOMA CITY
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Vol. 67 • November 2011 • No.9
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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 grassand-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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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.
Pre s ide nt B e nja min
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
likely to be wearing boots
and a cowboy hat as they
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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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 $3 billion.
As a result of that vision,
visitors can now enjoy a
multitude of new attractions
and entertainment options.
The NBA Oklahoma City
Thunder attract record
crowds with its fast-paced,
pulse-pounding action in
the new Oklahoma City
Arena. The OKC Arena, a
20,000-seat entertainment
facility, has proven to be
an ideal location for basketball, concerts and
events.
The 15,000-seat AT&T
Bricktown Ballpark is
home to the Oklahoma
City RedHawks, the
Houston Astros Triple A
affiliate, and has been
named one of the nation's
top two minor league
baseball facilities.
Our professional ice
hockey
team,
the
Oklahoma City Barons,
thrill sports fans in the
Cox Center.
The Bricktown Canal
extends
through
the
Bricktown entertainment
district -- just east of
downtown,
past
the
Ballpark to the Oklahoma
River. The river is being
transformed into a sevenmile-long series of river
lakes bordered by land-
scaped areas, trails and
recreational facilities.
Work on this $23 million
project will continue
through 2011. 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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If you’re looking for a steak that will linger
in your memory, Mickey Mantle’s
Steakhouse should be your destination. As
soon as you walk in the door, you’ll know
you have come to the right place. It looks and
smells like a steakhouse should and features
a remarkable value for great food and excellent
service. In a city where steaks are serious
business, Mickey Mantle’s occupies a prime
slot - one of the best in the city – and has for
more than a decade.
food and beverage service, a top of the line
audio visual system and wireless internet.
Mickey Mantle’s #7 Lounge offers guests a
new visual experience of contemporary
design and architecture. Rich colors, unique
art deco sleek leather furniture and smoked
glass mirrors all come together to set a bold
statement in fine design and set it apart from
any other lounge in OKC. With high def
LCD screens in every direction, you will not
miss any part of any sporting event.
Come on in - the atmosphere is sizzling
steakhouse; always busy, always something
going on. It is the place to go when you’re
aiming to impress. The flashy, bustling
Bricktown location makes it a regular stop
for locals and conventioneers. The bar is
packed nightly with businessmen in dark
suits, young concertgoers, sports fans, sports
figures and everything in between.
The newest addition to Mickey Mantle’s
Steakhouse is the Boardroom. Rich
mahogany walls surround specially designed
seating to serve your private dining needs
and accommodates up to 10 guests. A perfect
setting for business and strategy meetings,
the Boardroom is fully equipped with private
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Mickey Mantle’s is a restaurant for today,
where you can sit down in jeans or a
suit and enjoy something as simple
as the restaurant’s signature
Fried Pickle Chips, a Prime
Steak in the Mickey’s
Mantle’s tradition, or
any of the other contemporary American
dish. You can feast
on one of the best
steaks
in
Oklahoma
or
enjoy a lighter
meal - groups of
people with different tastes can each
get something to suit
them.
Named for baseball great Mickey Mantle,
the restaurant serves Prime Steaks, Fresh
Seafood and Fine Wines in a warm and inviting setting. Simple food is the best, and the
hardest to produce. Mickey Mantle’s menu
focuses on a high-quality ingredient base,
flavorful and fresh every day. While steaks
and chops in the Mickey Mantle’s tradition
are headliners, equal billing is given to
seafood and lighter fare. Mickey Mantle’s
proves once again that simple, unadorned
American food prepared with care and attention
to details can be as good as any cuisine on
earth.
Living up to that standard, Mickey Mantle’s
showcases some of the best beef in the country. Just like the legend himself, they strive
to hit a homerun for every guest. An all-time
Oklahoma City favorite, the striking restaurant draws a varied crowd of diners - locales
and visitors alike - eager to sample some the
best cuisine and superior service in
Oklahoma, not to mention excellent, handcut USDA Prime Steaks.
Mickey Mantle's also offers an extensive
wine list with over 500 quality selections
focusing on American wines chosen for their
compatibility with the menu, a judicious
selection of lesser-priced wines, all served in
delightfully thin wine glasses.
House specialties are too many to list, but
stalwarts include their carefully edited selection
of prime beef that includes a “Cowboy Cut”
Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak; Prime Peppered
Filet Mignon pressed in cracked peppercorns
with cognac pepper sauce; Prime New York
Strip; Tournedos Oscar topped with Crab,
Classic Sauce Bearnaise and Asparagus, and
a brilliant 30 oz Porterhouse.
Along with its mouthwatering selection of
Prime Steaks, Mickey Mantle’s also serves
the Freshest Seafood in Oklahoma
City. From Shrimp Scampi
and the Cedar Plank
Salmon Filet to
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Did You Know?
Myriad Botanical Gardens
has more than 1,200 species
of plants in the Crystal
Bridge, representing plants
CITY SOURCES
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
from every continent in the
world except Antarctica–
including more than 2,500
orchids.
URGENT CARE
First1MED.....North OKC..................................478.0633
First1MED....NW OKC.....................................495.5841
First1MED............South OKC..........................636-0767
First1MED............Edmond.............................844.1633
HOSPITALS
Above:
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Bone and Joint Hospital.....................................272-9671
Community Hospital..........................................602-8100
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
Renaissance Women’s Hospital.........................359-9800
Saint Anthony Hospital......................................272-7000
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
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Yellow Cab...............................................(405) 232-6161
AIRLINES
American...................................................(800)433-7300
Continental................................................(800)525-0280
Delta..........................................................(800)221-1212
Northwest.................................................(800)225-2525
Southwest..................................................(800)435-9792
United........................................................(800)241-6522
USAir........................................................(800)428-4322
AIRPORTS
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
Barons Hockey ..............................................232-4625
Bricktown Brawlers.........................................602-8557
Canterbury Choral Society...............................232-7464
Carpenter Square Theatre................................232-6500
Chesapeake Arena..........................................602-8500
Civic Center Music Hall..................................297-2584
COX Business Center......................................297-3300
Lyric Theatre...................................................524-9312
National Cowboy Museum.............................478-2250
Oklahoma State Capital..................................521-3356
Science Museum of Oklahoma........................602-6664
OKC Museum of Art......................................236-3100
OKC Philharmonic.........................................842-5387
Oklahoma Opry...............................................632-8322
Oklahoma City Redhawks..............................218-1000
Oklahoma City Thunder..................................208-4800
Prairie Dance Theatre......................................424-2249
Rose State College Performing Arts................733-7960
Stage Center Presents......................................270-4801
State Fair Park.................................................948-6704
Stockyards City...............................................235-7267
Oklahoma doesn’t have Indian
Reservations. We do, however,
have 39 federally-recognized
tribal nations headquarters in
the state. Oklahoma has the
largest American Indian population of any state. Many of
the American Indians living in
Oklahoma today are
descendants from the
original 67 tribes
inhabiting Indian Territory.
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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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 (412); 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 10-5 7 days a week except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50, senior citizens and
students $9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and under are 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 $12; Senior
(62+), Students and Children $10; Children
under 5 Free.
OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive • 522-0754
The past comes alive at the Oklahoma History Center,
Oklahoma’s state museum of history. Discover the people and
stories that make Oklahoma truly unique. From oil and gas to
aviation, from the Dust Bowl to space exploration, from tornadoes to the Land Run, from Native American Indians to Route
66, there’s a story of triumph and tragedy, hope and heartache,
famous and infamous around every corner. Conveniently located
in the Capital Complex, the Oklahoma History Center is adjacent to
the State Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion, both within easy
driving or walking distance. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 to 5. Admission is
$7 for adults; $5 for seniors; $4 for students.
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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.
Admission to outdoor symbolic memorial is free.
OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344
Come on, the wild is calling! One of the top three familyfriendly zoos in the nation, the Zoo features a diverse and
fascinating animal and plant collection. Children and adults
alike will enjoy world class habitats including Great
EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook, Oklahoma Trails and
the new elephant habitat. The Children’s Zoo allows kids
of all ages the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature
through play plus interactions with barnyard animals and the
ever-popular lorikeets! Located at the crossroads of I-44 and
I-35, in the heart of Oklahoma City's Adventure District the Zoo is
open everyday except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily. Adult admission (12-64) is $8. Children (3-11) and seniors (65+) are $5.
Children 2 and under are free.
SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA
2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNI the state’s premier
destination for family fun, houses over eight acres of handson science experiences, with thousands of space, aviation
and cultural artifacts in the mix. With brand new exhibits,
the excitement of live entertainment shows, one-of-a-kind
IMAX film experiences and a newly renovated Science
Floor, Science Museum Oklahoma rocks. As the state’s
only physical science museum and a Smithsonian
Affiliate, Science Museum Oklahoma reveals the wonder
and relevance of science in our everyday lives. From traveling beyond the Milky Way in the Planetarium Theater to witnessing live explosions in Science Live, the Museum provides a safe
environment for letting your inner-child run wild. Museum Hours: Open M-F: 9am-5pm,
SA: 9am-6pm, SU: 11am-6pm. General Admission & Dome Theater - Adults: $14.95
Seniors: $11.95 Children: $11.95 General Admission - Adults: $10.95 Seniors: $8.95
Children: $8.95 Group rates available. Dome Theater Only - Adults: $8.45 Seniors:
$6.95 Children: $6.95 An additional fee may be charged for traveling
exhibits. Prices and show times are subject to change.
WHITE WATER BAY • 3908 W. Reno • 943-9687
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.
Daily operation varies.
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Pan Seared Ahi Tuna, Lobster
and Alaskan King Crab
Legs, there is something on
the menu for every taste.
The professional wait
staff, groomed to be both
attentive and courteous,
add to make this one truly
unforgettable dining experience. The service is
exceptional – from helping
to choose the right cut,
preparation and degree of
doneness – to making knowledgeable
selections and pairings from the wine list
– the service is impeccable.
No evening at Mickey Mantle’s is
complete without a taste of one of the
restaurant’s signature house made
desserts, including a Creamy Chocolate
Mousse, Creme Brulee, or the always favorite Chocolate Spice Cake.
Whether you’re celebrating a special
occasion, entertaining clients, or simply
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having dinner with family
and friends, there is just
no better place to taste and
enjoy an unparalleled
dining experience than
Mickey Mantle’s Prime
Steakhouse.
Mantle’s
Mickey
Steakhouse is located at
#7 Mickey Mantle Drive in
the historic Bricktown
Entertainment District.
The restaurant, open for
dinner daily at 5 p.m.,
offers a full-service bar, open daily at
4:30 p.m., private dining rooms and
valet parking for guests. Happy Hour
runs Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m.
to 7 p.m. and includes $2.00 domestics,
half priced appetizers and complimentary
hors d oeuvres. #7 Lounge and the
Boardroom are available for private
events by calling Brittany Devero at
405-473-2108. Dinner reservations are
recommended and may be made by calling
405-272-0777.
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.
Attractions include the
National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum,
National Softball Hall of
Fame, Oklahoma State
Firefighters Museum,
Oklahoma City Zoo,
Science Museum
Oklahoma, Remington
Park Racing Casino and
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
BRICKTOWN HISTORIC
DISTRICT
Just east of Downtown is
Bricktown, Oklahoma
City's renovated ware
house district. When the
area was built back at the
22
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.
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.
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OKLAHOMA CITY
ARTS DISTRICT
As the majestic Myriad
Botanical Gardens and the
multi-faceted Stage Center
- home of several theater
companies - remain major
anchor attractions for the
Arts District, several new
venues have recently
opened. The Civic Center
Music Hall reopened its
doors in November 2001,
presenting a classic
ambiance from stainless
steel accents to authentic
art deco chandeliers for all
to admire. The state-of-the
art facility showcases
performances from ballet
to Broadway. The
Oklahoma City Museum
of Art houses the largest
glass sculpture by artist
Dale Chihuly. Standing
nearly 55 feet tall with
over 2,400 pieces of glass,
the sculpture shines as a
beacon from the front
atrium of the museum. The
museum also showcases
numerous other exhibits as
well as an impressive classic
film library.
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
shopping 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
ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thru 11/5 Shawnee Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Festival - Mikles Family Farm, Shawnee
405-401-8371 - www.miklesfamilyfarm.com
Thru 11/13 Chickasha Corn Maize - Reding
Farms, Chickasha - 405-222-0624
www.RedSiloProductions.com
Thru 11/16 Wide-Open Wednesdays
(every Wednesday) - National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum – 405-478-2210
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 11/20 The Bowie Knife: Icon of
American Character - National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum – 405-478-2210
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 11/27 Cowboy Artists of America 46th
Annual Exhibition and Sale - National
Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 12/10 Remington Park Thoroughbred
Season - www.remingtonpark.com
Thru 12/30 “Robert Rauschenberg: Prints
from Universal Limited Art Editions, 19622008” - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art,
Norman - 405-325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma
Thru 12/31 The Uncanny Adventures of
Okie Cartoonists - Oklahoma History Center
405-522-0765 www.okhistorycenter.org
Thru 1/6, 2012 Marking Time: Voyage to
Vietnam - Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage
Museum www.oklahomaheritage.com
Thru 1/8, 2012 “Wolf to Woof: The Story
of Dogs” - Sam Noble Museum, Norman 405-325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu
Thru 1/8, 2012 Traditional Cowboy Arts
Association 13th Annual Exhibition and
Sale Sale - National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 1/8, 2012 “Ghost Ranch and the
Faraway Nearby” - National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 3/2012 Oklahoma Driven: Cars
Collectors & the Birth of the Oklahoma
Highway - Oklahoma History Center
405-522-0765 www.okhistorycenter.org
Thru 5/2012 Pickin’ and Grinnin’: Hee
Haw, Roy Clark, and Country Music
Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-0765
www.okhistorycenter.org
Thru 9/2012 The Return of Elegance
Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-0765
www.okhistorycenter.org
NOVEMBER
11/2-3 Music of America’s Civil War
Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-0785
www.okhistory.org
11/3 The Romeros Guitar Quartet
Armstrong Auditorium, Edmond - 405-2851010 www.armstrongauditorium.org
11/3-5 Beauty & the Beast - Hardeman
Auditorium, Edmond - 405-425-5530
www.oc.edu
11/3-6
TheatreOCU and Oklahoma
Shakespeare in the Park present Macbeth
Oklahoma City University 405 235-3700
www.oklahomashakespeare.com
11/4 Main Event Concert Series: A Tribute to
Wayman Tisdale - The Sooner Theatre, Norman
405-321-9600 www.soonertheatre.com
11/4 38 Special - Firelake Grand Casino, Shawnee
405-964-7777 www.firelakegrand.com
11/4 Gary Allan - Lucky Star Casino, Concho
405-262-7612 www.luckystarcasino.org
11/4-20 Kids at Heart - Mabee-Gerrer
Museum of Art, Shawnee - 405-878-5605
www.mgmoa.org
11/5 Live Banjo Performance - American
Banjo
Museum
405-604-2793
www.americanbanjomuseum.com
11/5 Stone Temple Pilots - Lucky Star
Casino,
Concho
405-262-7612
www.luckystarcasino.org
11/5 Pumpkin Harvest Craft Festival Robertson
Activity Center, Yukon - 405-350-8937
www.cityofyukonok.gov
11/5-6 NBHA Barrel Racing - Heart of
Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee
405-570-1212 www.shawneeexpo.com
11/9-11 Opera Scenes: An Evening of Love
UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond - 405-359-7989
www.ucojazzlab.com
11/10 Brian Stokes Mitchell - Armstrong
Auditorium, Edmond - 405-285-1010
www.armstrongauditorium.org
11/10-13 National Junior Bull Riders
Association - Heart of Oklahoma
Exposition Center, Shawnee - 918-256-5213
www.shawneeexpo.org
11/11 Art a la Carte - Fred Jones Jr.
Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-3272
www.ou.edu/fjjma
11/11 Veteran’s Day - Oklahoma City Zoo
405-425-0262 www.okczoo.com
11/11-19 Christmas Belles - Shawnee
Little Theater, Shawnee - 405-275-2805
www.shawneelittletheatre.com
11/12 Live Banjo Performance - American
Banjo
Museum
405-604-2793
www.americanbanjomuseum.com
11/12 Recycled Art Contest - Shawnee
Mall,
Shawnee
405-275-7253
www.visitshawnee.com
11/12 Jakob Dylan - Lucky Star Casino, Concho
405-262-7612 www.luckystarcasino.org
11/12 Art Walk - Downtown Historic Guthrie
405-260-2345 www.visitguthrie.com
11/13 German-American Heritage Event
Fort Reno Chapel & Cemetery, El Reno
405-262-3987 www.fortreno.org
11/15 Tess Remy-Schumacher, Cello &
Ben Davis, Piano - UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond
405-974-5004 www.ucojazzlab.com
11/17-19 Aladdin - Sarkeys Performing
Arts Center, Shawnee 405-878-5436
[email protected]
11/17-20 Once on This Island - Mitchell
Hall Theater, Edmond - 405-974-3375
www.visitedmond.com
11/18-12/30 Holiday Lights Spectacular
Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, Midwest City
405-739-1293 www.midwestcityok.org
11/19 Market Dayz - Heart of Oklahoma
Exposition Center, Shawnee - 405-275-8912
www.visitshawnee.com
11/19 Live Banjo Performance - American
Banjo
Museum
405-604-2793
www.americanbanjomuseum.com
11/19 Mozart & Mahler - Civic Center Music
Hall - 405-842-5387 www.okcphilharmonic.org
11/19 Ghosts of Fort Reno tours - Historic
Fort Reno, El Reno - Reservations Required
405-262-3987 www.fortreno.org
11/19-20 Garland Arts & Crafts Show - Heart
of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee
405-399-2070 - www.shawneeexpo.org
11/19-12/31 Christmas in the Park - City
Park, Chisholm Trail Park, Freedom Trail
Playground, Yukon - 405-354-8442
www.cityofyukonok.gov
11/23 Free day at the Zoo - Oklahoma City
Zoo - 405-425-0298 www.okczoo.com
11/25 KISS Tribute Band - Riverwind Casino,
Norman - 405-322-6464 - www.riverwind.com
11/25 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony - Mickey Mantle Drive, Redhawks
Field Plaza, Downtown Oklahoma City
405-235-3500 - www.downtownindecember.com
11/25-12/31 Ice Skating Rink - Festival Market
Place, Edmond - 274-1638 www.expressice.com
11/25-1/1, 2012 Downtown in December
405-235-3500 www.downtownindecember.com
11/26 Live Banjo Performance - American
Banjo
Museum
405-604-2793
www.americanbanjomuseum.com
11/27 Free Museum Sundays - American
Banjo Museum, Oklahoma City - 405-604-2793
www.americanbanjomuseum.com
Whiskey Chicks is a freewheelin’ saloon,
cocktail parlour, restaurant, and entertainment
venue dedicated to maintaining an open,
unpretentious environment for enjoying the
essential pleasures that bring people together:
good drinks, good food, good music, good
company, good times.
Both behind the bar and in the kitchen, an
insistence on quality—fresh, premium ingredients
prepared skillfully—allows the confidence
to innovate beyond the usual and arrive at
original, well-balanced flavor profiles.
Their inspiration comes from the cocktail
culture of the early 1900s, when an emphasis
on “mixology” dictated a rigorous attention
to detail and the use of hand-crafted concoctions
made on-site. We hope you will join them in
their “grand experiments.”
Whiskey Chicks is located at 115 East
Reno in Bricktown. Call 405-228-0087 for
more info.
Tom Browning, Evening Shadows
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A
new Western art show and sale rode into Oklahoma
City in mid-October, offering an unparalleled
opportunity to explore Western fine art in one
location. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Museum presents Cowboy Crossings marking the return
of the Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) 46th Annual
Sale & Exhibition to where it began in 1966. That’s not
all! Sharing top billing at the venue is the Museum’s
longstanding Traditional Cowboy Arts Association
(TCAA) 13th Annual Exhibition & Sale.
Ernie Marsh, Santa Barbara Spade bit
with Sterling Silver North Star
The CAA show is returning to its roots. Held at what
was the National Cowboy Hall of Fame from 1966
through 1972, the CAA Sale & Exhibition is home after
37 years at the Phoenix Art Museum. Today, the organization
represents some of the most regarded Western artists,
including 22 Active and four Emeritus members exhibiting
129 works of art.
The TCAA is dedicated to preserving and promoting
saddlemaking, bit and spur making, silversmithing and
rawhide braiding, traditional crafts evolved from the
cowboy culture of the American West. TCAA members
are master craftsmen who have elevated their work to an
artistic level, and in 2011, 16 members are offering 45
works of functional art for purchase and exhibition.
Bill Allison, Saddle Maker, Roundup, Montana
The CAA exhibition and sale continue through
November 27, while the TCAA fine art will be on display
and available for purchase through January 8, 2012. Both
exhibitions are expected to be highly popular during
major equestrian events held throughout the autumn in
the Horse Show Capital of the World.
Visitors can expect to see several CAA Award winning
pieces including the Anne Marion Best of Show winner,
John Coleman’s sculpture “1876, Gall—Sitting Bull—
Crazy Horse.” The Ray Swanson Memorial Award is
Loren Entz’s painting “The Gift from Grandpa’s Heart,”
and he earned the Stetson Cowboy Award for best overall
exhibition.
Nationally accredited, the National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum is located in Oklahoma City’s
Adventure District at the junction of I-44 and I-35. For
more information about the Museum or for a calendar
of events, visit www.nationalcowboymuseum.org or call
(405) 478-2250.
John Coleman, The Spirit Chaser
Fred Follows, We Pointed Them North
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A true urban pioneer - David Lack, a former wine
broker and distributor, had the vision to open
Broadway Wine Merchants near 8th and Broadway
in the historical Automobile Alley district. He
chose the location because it was convenient for
downtown workers and just a few blocks north of
downtown hotels – we like his location because
it’s just a few blocks from our offices.
As you walk through the door, the purple walls
and rows of wine racks confirm your arrival at a
store that is serious about their wine. A friendly
greeting from behind the counter accompanies
the intoxicatingly pleasant atmosphere. Broadway
Wine Merchants features an expansive wine
selection, spirits and beer and a knowledgeable
staff to back them up.
Whether you’re looking for a simple, inexpensive
chardonnay for the hotel room – or a bottle of
Dom Perignon for a celebration – they have it.
David also offers the traditional “liquor store”
selection of spirits and almost every beer available
in Oklahoma.
Broadway Wine Merchants is located at 824
North Broadway. The store is open Mon. thru
Sat. 10am to 9pm (state law). For information,
call 405-231-0031.
1492 NEW WORLD LATIN CUISINE
1207 N. Walker Ave. • Midtown • 236-1492
Put 1492 New World Latin Cuisine on the list
of “must do” while in Oklahoma City. One of
the top new picks for Mexican restaurants is
located in Midtown, an area just north of
10th street on Walker. 1492 offers authentic
Mexican cuisine in an elegant atmosphere, a
fusion decor with an open bar and quite possibly the best Mojitos in the universe.
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.
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. Located near the
State Fairgrounds, Cimarron Steak House is
ideal for families looking for affordable steaks.
IGUANA MEXICAN GRILL
Nine Northwest Ninth Street 405.606.7172
Located just nine blocks north of downtown is
what the locals know as "the little taco stand
down by the railroad tracks". Iguana is home to
over 125 tequilas and the freshest salsa you will
ever eat. Located in a small old warehouse in
Historic Automobile Alley, come enjoy a margarita and our unique Mexican cuisine.
KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE
2037 S. 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
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 BAR
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.
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.
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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 & Clubs
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
SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE
COYOTE UGLY
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.
121 East California. • Bricktown •602-8459
Located in the heart of Bricktown, Coyote
Ugly Oklahoma City opened its doors to
capacity crowds, with the world famous
‘Coyotes’ entertaining the thirsty patrons!
Enjoy the Coyotes sing and dance on the bar
to a mix of classic and hard rock.
STEAK AND CATFISH BARN
305 N. Walker Ave. (Downtown) 601-7477
I-35 and Waterloo Rd. Edmond-Guthrie
341-7300 • steakandcatfish.com
Featured on Man vs Food, VH1 Real and
Chance with Legend Hunters and Discover
Oklahoma. Full Bar, 1/2 price drinks from
4pm to 6pm, All U Can Eat Catfish, Jumbo
Shrimp and Choice Steaks.
TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & 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.
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
karaoke. Arrive early or expect a wait. Open
Friday and Saturday nights.
CLUB ALBEE
319 E. Sheridan Ave.. • Bricktown • 601-6655
located in the Historic Bricktown
Entertainment District.
Albee is the
Arabic word for heart and from its
location in the heart of OKC to the dedication of its staff, heart is truly what
Club Albee is about. The unique mix
of Top 40 dance club, featuring DJ
Saad in main room. Belly dancing in
the Hookah and Cigar bar - an experience you should not miss. 319 E.
Sheridan in Bricktown Club Albee is
THE hot spot.
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LUMPY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
5909 Northwest Expressway • 728-7000
This little watering hole is affectionately
known to locals as a “hole in the wall” bar,
look at it a little closer and you realize the
polished would trim, the state of the art flat
panel TV’s, prove it is much more than that.
Featuring a wonderful Sunday brunch and
awesome bar food, Lumpy’s has that perfect
rare combination of great drinks, awesome
food and warm atmosphere.
MICHAEL MURPHY’S PIANO BAR
25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 231-5397
Join the fun an Oklahoma City’s only
dueling piano bar. Open Thursday thru
Saturday at 7pm, Murphy’s brings the
best of entertainers to the stage.
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V
isitors to Oklahoma City should take the opportunity
to get a true taste of Oklahoma at Rawhide.
Following extensive renovation, Rawhide is home in
Downtown Oklahoma City in the 1007 N Broadway
building, which was built in 1918 and originally home to
a Cadillac dealership. The restoration brought back the
original facade shown in old photos, including the wide
windows used by the newly opened Rawhide in the same
fashion storefronts displayed goods a half-century ago.
Rawhide owner Angie Bailey kept the unfinished interior
walls exposed, and added a rustic feel to the rear of the
store by covering the wall with 30-year-old unpainted
wood siding. One hundred years later, the building has
been returned to what it once was.
Everyone who walks into Rawhide will immediately
notice a strong sense of comfort, style and tradition. The
warmth of the ranch lifestyle is apparent in every detail of
the store and the products being sold. Make no mistake,
this isn’t a bunkhouse look. Rawhide is clearly a reflection
of the sophisticated buyers seeking quality and artistry.
Most of the products are made USA by quality craftsman
each unique in their trade. The look is classic and elegant,
sophisticated and rugged, rustic yet refined.
Also evident at Rawhide is the artistry of skilled designer/owner Angie Bailey who offers design services to help
you achieve your vision of the rustic life, whether it be in
an urban setting or on the ranch. Angie’s specialty is
incorporating an abundance of texture which is reflected
in her design work.
Whether you are looking to outfit yourself, or your family
or even your home, Rawhide is prepared for you. The
store features the highest quality items and luxury
Western home furnishings such as lighting and furniture
made from naturally shed antlers or heavy authentic iron.
Also available is high end European framed furniture
with rustic hair hide and tooled leathers to complete the
look. Many furniture items available are made from
reclaimed barnwood which provides a rich look with a
little history of America attached.
As you explore Rawhide you will also find beautiful
handmade boots and handbags, fine turquoise jewelry,
silver engraved buckles, embroidered clothing and rich
leather shirts and jackets.
Rawhide is located at 1007 North Broadway in
Downtown Oklahoma City. For additional information
call 405-236-4600 or visit them at shoprawhide.com.
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ocated in the heart of Bricktown, Coyote Ugly
Oklahoma City opened its doors to capacity
crowds, with the world famous ‘Coyotes’ entertaining
the thirsty patrons! As the doors opened – the Coyotes
immediately jumped onto the bar and danced to a mix of
classic and hard rock while the crowd cheered them.
‘Welcome to Coyote Ugly!’ yelled founder Liliana Lovell.
Coyote Ugly’s founder Liliana ‘Lil’ Lovell grew up in
a lower middle class family in New Rochelle, New York
and worked two jobs to pay for a private high-school
education and put gas in her ‘67 VW Bug. After graduation,
Lil was bound for NYU. It was during her college years
– she learned her business acumen.
Coyote Ugly Saloon first opened its doors to the public
in Manhattan, on January 27th, 1993 and was an instant
success. She had perfected her business plan - beautiful
girls + booze = money. Coyote Ugly Saloon quickly
established itself in the hearts of New Yorkers as their
preeminent drinking establishment.
Coyote Ugly gained national attention in early 1997 when
a story called “The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon”
written by former Coyote bartender Elizabeth Gilbert for
GQ magazine, shined a spotlight on the little bar in the East
Village. Shortly after that, Hollywood came knocking and
the movie rights to Lil's story were sold. “Coyote Ugly”
opened in September 2000, has grossed over $100 million
and a worldwide audience quickly learned what the phrase
“We don’t serve water here!” meant.
What makes this saloon different than most bars, is the
sexy and sassy “coyotes” that pour drinks while keeping
a beat from behind AND on top of the bar! The “coyotes”
use the bar top as their stage for high energy singing of your
favorite tunes and pulse raising dancing performances.
Lil’s Coyote Ugly Saloons are still run with the same
mission statement: Quick wit, unshakable assurance, and
the ability to take your last dollar, has made Coyote Ugly
what it is today.
You saw the movie – you loved the reality show – now
is your chance to experience the real thing. Coyote Ugly
Saloon is located at 121 East California on the
Bricktown Canal. For more information call 405-602UGLY or visit www.coyoteuglysaloon.com.
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V
isitors to Oklahoma City have the opportunity
to see the show that’s currently blowing the roof
off Broadway as Memphis, the 2010 Tony® Award
Winner for Best Musical, makes its Oklahoma City
debut at the Civic Center Music Hall November 8-13.
Memphis takes place in the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50’s, where a young
white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn’t: rock and roll and an electrifying black
singer. Memphis is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her
voice, and the music changed forever. Come along on
their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves -filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising
rock 'n' roll.
Critically acclaimed Memphis won four 2010 Tony®
Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score,
Best Book, and Best Orchestrations. Memphis won
four Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding
Musical, Outstanding Performance by an Actress,
Outstanding Music and Outstanding Orchestration.
Memphis has also won four Outer Critic Circle Awards
including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Score,
Outstanding Actress and Outstanding Choreography.
David Richardson of WOR Radio calls Memphis
“The biggest hit on Broadway” while Charles
Isherwood of the New York Times says, “David Bryan
evokes the powerhouse funk of James Brown, the hot
guitar riffs of Chuck Berry, the smooth harmonies of
the Temptations, the silken, bouncy pop of the great
girl groups of the period.” The New York Post raves
“Of such thrills, Broadway is made,” Newsday calls
the show “A smash! An extraordinary show,” the
Daily News promises that Memphis will “Blast you
out the door humming and happy.”
Memphis is presented by Celebrity Attractions and
is part of Celebrity Attractions 2011-2012 Broadway
Season which includes The Addams Family, Stomp,
Fiddler on the Roof, the add-on productions
of Mamma Mia! and the Tulsa engagement of
Jersey Boys.
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Shopping
ANTIQUES
RETAIL AND SPECIALTY
VERDIGRIS- EXQUISITE ANTIQUITY
BEEF JERKY EMPORIUM
1001 NW 10th St • (405)602-8986
A true antique lover’s paradise, Verdigris has an
ever-changing worldly collection of the unusual.
Contributed to by multiple collectors, the treasures include everything from home furnishings
to rare china, collectibles to architectural pieces,
eclectic travel trunks to natural elements.
Located a few blocks west of downtown
/Bricktown, and only a couple of miles east of
Meridian. Come explore this trove of treasures
for yourself! You may just find something you
can’t live without.
9346 N. May Ave • 751-6275
4405 SW 3rd St. • 949-9000
If you are looking for something Unique to
take home or snack on while visiting, this is
the place to go. With hundreds of selections
of hot sauces, unique meat and veggie rubs,
not to mention an entire wall dedicated to
beef jerky, the Beef Jerky Emporium is as
unique as the name.
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
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
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BROADWAY WINE MERCHANTS
827 North Broadway • 231-0031
Located at 8th and Broadway in the historical
Automobile Alley district, a few blocks north
of downtown hotels. Whether you’re looking
for a simple, inexpensive chardonnay for the
hotel room – or a bottle of Dom Perignon for a
celebration – they have it. The store also offers
the traditional “liquor store” selection of spirits
and almost every beer available in Oklahoma.
CROSS BAR 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
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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!
RAWHIDE WESTERN CULTURE
1007 N. Broadway Ave. • 405 236 4600
www.shoprawhide.com
Whether you are looking to outfit yourself or
your home, Rawhide is prepared for you. The
store features the highest quality items in luxury Western home furnishings such as lighting
and furniture made from naturally shed antlers
or heavy authentic iron. Also available is
high-end European framed furniture with rustic hair hide and tooled leathers to complete
the look. Many furniture items available are
made from reclaimed barn wood which provides a rich look with a little history of
America attached. As you explore Rawhide
you will also find beautiful handmade boots
and handbags, fine turquoise jewelry, silver
engraved buckles, embroidered clothing and
rich leather shirt and jackets.
SANTA FE COMPANY
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.
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 heart of the Stockyards, it houses
the rare works 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 Euro
American Ristorante and Bar, the entrance to
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4141 West Reno • 947-1990
Experience the finest in Southwest interiors
and high-quality Mexican furniture with
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A
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.
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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
WESTERN WEAR
SHEPLERS
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.
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.
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
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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When you mosey down the
sidewalk of the Stockyards
District, you’ll feel like you
stepped back in time 100
years. Take time to enjoy one
of the most unique shopping
opportunities in Oklahoma
City - Oklahoma Native Art
and Jewelry.
Owned Mario and Yolanda
While Antelope, the Gallery
features their creations including Mario’s custom
jewelry - blending Southwest
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turquoise with gold and silver
to produce one-of-a-kind
pieces. In addition to jewelry,
the gallery features Yolanda’s
horsehair pottery, paintings
and three-dimensional works.
Alongside their creations, the
Gallery features works by
Virginia Stroud (Cherokee),
Thompson Williams (Caddo),
and Tim Tate Nevaquaya
(Comanche) among others.
Oklahoma Native Art and
Jewelry is located at 1316
South Agnew in Stockyards
City. Fro more information
visit www.oknativeart.com
or call 405-604-9800.