Entire February 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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Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier
KEY Cover Feature: Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill
City Sources
What to See & Do
KEY Editor’s Pick: Science Museum Oklahoma
Entertainment Districts
Calendar of Events
KEY ightlife: Coyote Ugly
KEY Editor’s Pick: Iguana Mexican Grill
Dining Guide
Clubs and Entertainment
KEY Theater: Beauty and the Beast
KEY Shopping: Cross Bar
Oklahoma City Map
KEY Exhibition: Museum of Art
Downtown Map
Shopping
KEY Dining: Mickey Mantle’s
KEY Editor’s Pick: Broadway Wine
OKLAHOMA CITY
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Vol. 66 • February 2011 • No.12
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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.
Oklahoma City KEY • February
2011
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 April
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.
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 are a
suit and tie. Magnificent
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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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 seven-mile-long
series of river lakes bordered
by landscaped 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.
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.
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.
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.
A new trolley system, the
Oklahoma Spirit, covers a
three-mile area and loops
through downtown with an
additional segment of the
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Come In, Kick Back
and Enjoy Yourself
Oklahoma City-When you’re ready
to kick up your heels to the best live
music and have a hankerin’ for some
great home-style cookin’, two-step
on down to Toby Keith’s I Love
This Bar & Grill and enjoy the Baddest Steaks on the Boulevard!
“The whole concept reflects my passion for Oklahoma and where everyone will feel comfortable,” said
Toby Keith. “We're going to make
sure that we have the best food in
town, and I’m going to see to it.”
With Rayburn Caldwell and
Dean Alfaro in charge of the
chuck wagon and Toby in charge
of taste-testing, the down home
menu of comfort foods will have
you letting out your belt. In addition
to the mouth watering steaks, you
can fill up on Smoked Prime
Rib, Chicken Fried Steak with
Country Gravy, Fried Catfish,
Rotisserie Chicken,Smoked
Salmon, Fried Shrimp, or
ma n y o t h e r e q u a l l y
scrumptious entrees.
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The menu also includes a variety
of tasty sandwiches including
Toby’s favorite, The Fried Bologna
Sandwich, and don’t miss the Cowboy
Caviar—black-eyed peas with
crispy bacon and red onions! With a
variety of beers on tap and a selection
of bottled beers and wines, there is
sure to be just the right drink to
accompany your choice of entree.
To add to the excitement, live
entertainment features not only
the best of Oklahoma’s rock, rhythm
and blues, bluegrass, and country
music artists, but big name touring
acts as well. For upcoming concerts
or more information log on to
www.tobykeithsbar.com or call
405-231-0254.
In honor of the American soldier,
Toby Keith offers a cheeseburger
with fries and a drink on the house
to a current soldier with an ID. This
one time only offer reveals Toby’s
respect and appreciation for those
who proudly serve and protect the
Red, White and Blue.
To build the I Love This Bar & Grill,
Oklahoma native Toby Keith partnered
with the Hal Smith Restaurant Group to
build the first bar in the heart of Oklahoma. Located at 310 Johnny Bench
Drive in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown,
the restaurant offers a spacious 12,000
square feet, a stage and comfortable
seating for 450. In addition to the over
100 pieces of Toby Keith’s memorabilia,
the decor includes Ford pickup beds
converted into “Redneck Loveseats,” a
tour bus crashing through the wall,
original murals by a local artist, as well
as many personal military item’s
dropped off by the great men and
women serving our country. With 12
flat screens mounted on the wall, the
live music or music videos will have
your toes tappin’ no matter where you
sit. If it’s busy no worries, kick back and
relax at one of the three bars.
Be sure to check out the Toby Keith
gift shop. Pick up a souvenir, a
“Whiskey Girl” t-shirt, or a bottle of
Toby’s special BBQ sauce and seasoning
for your next cookout.
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar
& Grill opens at 11 am daily
for lunch and serves food until
10:00 pm during the week and
11:00 pm Friday and Saturday.
The restaurant closes at 10 pm
Monday thru Thursday and at
9 pm on Sunday. No reservations are taken; instead guests
are seated upon order of
arrival. So come on down and
kick back! Remember:
NEVER A COVER CHARGE & THE
PARKING IS FREE!
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill
may also be found in Oklahoma at the
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa,
and the WinStar World Casino on I-35
in Thackerville. These two restaurants
carry the same fun and flavor as the
restaurant in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown.
Plan now to visit one of Toby Keith’s
I Love This Bar & Grill restaurants.
You just never know who you will see.
Those recently spotted dining at Toby’s
include Sammy
Hagar, Adr ian
Peterson, LL Cool
J, Tony Stewart,
Lyle Lowe, Craig
Fer gu s on , an d
of cou r s e Toby
Keith . S o y’all
come on down!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Myriad Botanical Gardens
has more than 1,200 species
of plants in the Crystal
CITY SOURCES
EMERGECY
Police/Fire/Ambulance...........................................911
AAA Emergency Road Service.................(800)222-4357
OKC Police Non-Emergency.............................297-1000
Oklahoma Highway Patrol.................................425-2043
Cellular........................................................................*55
Oklahoma Poison Control Center......................271-5454
Bridge, representing plants
URGET CARE
from every continent in the
Fast ER Care.........North OKC...........................602-3500
First1MED.....North OKC..................................478.0633
First1MED....NW OKC.....................................495.5841
First1MED............South OKC..........................636-0767
First1MED............Edmond.............................844.1633
world except Antarctica–
including more than 2,500
orchids.
HOSPITALS
Above:
Myriad Botanical Gardens
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
STOLE)
American Express.....................................(800)528-4800
Diners Club...............................................(800)234-6377
Discover....................................................(800)347-2683
MasterCard or Visa...................................(800)336-8472
AIRLIES
American...................................................(800)433-7300
America West............................................(800)247-5692
Continental................................................(800)525-0280
Delta..........................................................(800)221-1212
Northwest.................................................(800)225-2525
Southwest..................................................(800)435-9792
TWA.........................................................(800)221-2000
United........................................................(800)241-6522
USAir........................................................(800)428-4322
AIRPORTS
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Wiley Post Airport..............................................789-4061
Will Rogers World Airport Paging.....................680-3317
Police.....................680-3233
Travelers Aid. ........680-3317
DID YOU KNOW?
ETERTAIMET
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
Science Museum of Oklahoma........................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 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
Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes)
4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565
Above:
Dancers performing at
Red Earth Festival
Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes)
4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421
Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes)
2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874
PUBLIC TEIS 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
FROTIER CITY THEME PARK 11501 E 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.
JASMIE MORA CHILDRE’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 140 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 BOTAICAL GARDES
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.
ATIOAL COWBOY & WESTER HERITAGE CETER MUSEUM
1700 E 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 ew Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50, senior citizens and
students $9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and under are free.
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 CETER
800 azih 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 ATIOAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM
620 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 E 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 ew Year’s Day. Hours are
9-6 from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 9-5 from
September through May. Admission for adults ages 12-64 is $7. Children ages 3-11
and seniors 65 and older are $4. Children and under are free.
SCIECE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA
2100 E 52nd • 602-OMI the state’s premier
destination for family fun, houses over eight acres of
hands-on 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 500,000gallon 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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Science Museum Oklahoma is looking to
turn its guests’ world upside down with its newest
exhibit, “Mind Games.” The exhibit explores
the science behind optical illusions.
Walking through Mind Games is like walking
through Wonderland. Nothing is quite what it
appears to be, but everything begs to be seen.
Mind Games takes the science of how we see
and what our brains do when we see and marries
it with some of the most innovative art in history.
It is really one of the most visitor challenging
exhibits Science Museum Oklahoma has ever
developed.
Science Museum Oklahoma reveals the
wonder and relevance of science in our everyday lives. Get up to your elbows in science
with acres of hands-on experiences, thousands
of space, aviation and cultural artifacts and
new exhibits always on the horizon. Let your
inner-child run wild!
For more information on this and other
exhibits at Science Museum Oklahoma visitors
for more information call 405-602-6664, or
visit www.sciencemuseumok.org.
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AS YOU EJOY SHOPPIG, DIIG AD SIGHTSEEIG, YOUR PATH WILL
LIKELY CROSS OE OF THESE ‘ MUST SEE ’ EIGHBORHOODS .
ADVETURE
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
BRICKTOW 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 largerthan-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 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.
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.
WESTER AVEUE
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OGOIG EVETS & EXHIBITS
ALL EVETS ARE
SUBJECT TO CHAGE
Thru 2/5 Always… Patsy Cline - Lyric’s
Plaza
Theatre
405-524-9312
www.lyrictheatreokc.com
Thru 2/6 Memento: The Art of Billy Hassell
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Shawnee
405-878-5300 www.mgmoa.org
Thru 2/11 Humpty Dumpty - Oklahoma
Children’s Theatre on the campus
of
OCU
405-951-0011
www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org
Thru 2/28 Free admission on Mondays
Oklahoma City Zoo - 405-424-3344,
www.okczoo.com
Thru 2/28 Live Music at Nonna’s Purple
Bar (every Friday and Saturday night)
Nonna’s Purple Bar – 405-235-4410
www.purplebarokc.com
Thru 3/12 Visions of Reality by Greg
Burns - Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma
Heritage Museum - 405-235-4458
www.oklahomaheritage.com
Thru 5/15 Stare Stare Stereo Exhibition
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman
405-325-3178 www.ou.edu/fjjma
FEBRUARY
2/1 5th Street Jazz Collective - Jazz Lab,
Edmond - 405-359-7989 ucojazzlab.com
2/2 NBA Basketball – OKC Thunder vs
New Orleans – Ford Center – 405-2084667 www.nba.com/Thunder
2/3 OKC Barons vs Peoria – Cox Center
405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com
2/4-6 Lazy E Tri K Winter Barrel Blast Lazy E Arena, Guthrie - 800-595-RIDE
www.lazye.com
2/4 OKC Barons vs Peoria – Cox Center
2/5 Live Banjo Performance - American
Banjo Museum, Oklahoma City
405-604-2793 www.banjomuseum.org
2/5 Firehouse Art Center's Chocolate
Festival - University of Oklahoma Forum
Building, Norman - 405-329-4523
www.normanfirehouse.com
2/5-6 Heart of OK Youth Rodeo - Heart
of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee
580-866-5281 www.shawneeexpo.com
2/6 Jazz Concert Series - Santa Fe Depot,
Norman - 405-307-9320 www.pasnorman.org
2/7 Free First Monday - Sam Noble
Museum, Norman - 405-325-4712
www.snomnh.ou.edu
Memphis – Ford Center – 405-208-4667
www.nba.com/Thunder
2/8
Dr. Barbara Streets, Soprano
Jazz Lab, Edmond - 405-359-7989
www.ucojazzlab.com
2/8 Trio Cavatina - OCCC Bruce Owen
Theater - 405-682-7576 - www.occc.edu/cas
2/9 OKC Barons vs San Antonio – Cox
Center – 405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com
2/10 Pairing Wine and Chocolate: A
Tasting Seminar - Sam Noble Museum,
Norman -405-325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu
2/10-12 Valentine Cabaret - Recital Hall
at Oklahoma Christian University
405-425-5530 www.oc.edu/calendar
2/10-13 Inherit the Wind - Oklahoma
Children’s Theatre - 405-951-0011
www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org
2/11 Styx – Lucky Star Casino – Concho
405-262-7612 - www.luckystarcasino.org
2/11-13 PBR Built Ford Tough Series
Oklahoma City Arena - 800-595-RIDE
www.lazye.com, www.pbrnow.com
2/12 Bill Medley of the Righteous
Brothers - FireLake Grand Casino, Shawnee
405-964-7263 www - FireLakeGrand.com
2/12-13 Central 4D Barrel Racing - Heart
2/13 Winter Wind Concert Series - Santa Fe
Depot, Norman - 405-307-9320
www.pasnorman.org
2/13 Science in Action and Object I.D.
Day - Sam Noble Museum, Norman
405-325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu
2/13-3/13 Jazz Concert Series - Santa Fe
Depot, Norman - 405-307-9320
www.pasnorman.org
Sacramento – Ford Center – 405-2084667 www.nba.com/Thunder
2/16 Engineering Day - Science Museum
Oklahoma - 405-602-3760 www.sciencemuseumok.org
2/18 Little River Band – Riverwind Casino,
Norman – 405-322-6464 www.riverwind.com
2/18 Movie Night at the Museum - Sam
Noble Museum, Norman - 405-325-4712
www.snomnh.ou.edu
2/18-19 The Crucifier of Blood - Judd
Theatre at Oklahoma Christian, Edmond
2/18-27 A Funny Thing Happened On
The Way To The Forum - Rupel J. Jones
Theatre, Norman - 405-325-4101
www.visitnorman.com
2/19 Oklahoma City National Memorial
Museum Decade Celebration - 405-235-3313
OklahomaCityNationalMemorial.org
2/19-20 Heart of OK Youth Rodeo - Heart
LA Clippers – Ford Center – 405-208-4667
www.nba.com/Thunder
2/22 Melodic Treasures - Jazz Lab, Edmond
405-359-7989 www.ucojazzlab.com
2/22 Vienna Boys Choir - Armstrong
Auditorium, Edmond - 405-285-1010
www.armstrongconcerts.org
2/23 OKC Barons vs Milwaukee – Cox Center
2/24-27 Hedda Gabler - Sarkey’s Performing
Arts Center, Shawnee - 405-878-5461
www.stgregorys.edu
2/25 OKC Barons vs San Antonio – Cox Center
405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.comv
2/25-26 The Crucifier of Blood - Judd
Theatre at Oklahoma Christian, Edmond
2/25-4/3 Passed to the Present: Prehistoric
Casa Grande & Contemporary Mata Ortiz
Pottery Traditions - Mabee-Gerrer Museum
of Art, Shawnee - 405-878-5300
www.mgmoa.org
2/26 OKC Barons vs Houston – Cox Center
LA Lakers – Ford Center – 405-2084667 www.nba.com/Thunder
2/27 Winter Wind Concert Series - Santa
Fe Depot, Norman – 405-307-9320
www.pasnorman.org
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2011
L
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 August 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 405-602-UGLY
or visit www.coyoteuglysaloon.com.
Iguana Mexican Grill has became
very popular in Oklahoma City for
its incredibly imaginative twist on
Mexican dining. Rumors of the exotic
flavors, textures, and brilliantly
colored culinary combinations rapidly
spread across the city. Combined
with over 125 different tequilas, a
vibrant atmosphere, and a highly
dedicated service staff, its reputation
rapidly inflated. Although it succeeds
in remaining humble, being “the
little taco stand down by the railroad
tracks”, it has become “The hot spot”
to see and be seen in the Downtown/
Bricktown areas of OKC. Don’t miss
your opportunity to visit the Iguana
Mexican Grill.
9 NW 9th Street OKC,
www.iguanamexicangrill.com
405.606.7172
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2011
1492 EW WORLD LATI CUISIE
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 MEXICA 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.
BOLERO TAPAS BAR & SPAISH GRILL
200 S. Oklahoma • Bricktown • 602-0652
As you walk through the open dining room
doors, the aroma Spanish cuisine teases your
senses. The bright colors and lively bar confirm that you have come to the right place for
culinary adventure. Whether you are in the
mood for the traditional tapas experience or
you just want a great steak with Spanish flair,
Bolero’s is the answer.
CATTLEME’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.
CIMARRO 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.
IGUAA MEXICA 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.
KOA RACH 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 MATLE’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.
OA’S EURO-AMERICA
RISTORATE AD 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.
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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
ROCOCO RESTAURAT & FIE WIE
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.
SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE
101 E. Sheridan Ave. • Bricktown • 235-0402
Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs
by hand, prepare sauces from scratch, &
layer lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses,
noodles, spices, & sauce.
TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL
310 Johnny Bench 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 & ETERTAIMET
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.
COYOTE UGLY
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.
LUMPY’S SPORTS BAR AD GRILL
5909 Northwest Expressway • 728-7000
This little watering hole is affectionately
known to locals as a “hole in the wall” bar,
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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.
MAKER’S CIGAR BAR & LOUGE
25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 606-9000
located in the Historic Bricktown Entertainment District. The brick walls, rich
leather furniture, and well-balanced interior
lighting create a perfect place to unwind
before heading back to the hotel. With live
music beginning every night at 8, patrons
can smoke their favorite cigar and sip a
smooth glass of scotch. Open seven days a
week at 11 a.m.
MICHAEL MURPHY’S PIAO 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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D
isney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning
worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, will come
to life on stage at the Civic Center Music Hall February
15th-20th for eight performances. The international
sensation has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 21 countries.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of
Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the
Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell
placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love
and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed
to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast
does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will
be doomed for all eternity.
A major factor in the success of Disney's classic animated
films is the musical score. The songs remain in your
mind and on your child's lips long after the first time
you hear them. "Beauty and the Beast" is one of those
films with songs that stand the test of time, like the
joyous "Be Our Guest," the sentimental title track. In
the Broadway tour of the musical audiences can experience those familiar songs live.
Beauty and the Beast the musical is literally the cartoon
come to life, with a bit more story and more songs. The
colors are vivid, the characters are larger than life and
the songs are engaging. The musical number Gaston is
quite a show, with a fun final dance sequence with beer
mugs clinking that brings you into the pub party.
Disney’s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the
animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with
music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard
Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan
Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by
Linda Woolverton.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is presented by
Celebrity Attractions and is part of the Celebrity
Attractions 2010-2011 Broadway Season. Tickets may
be purchased via phone (405) 297-2264, in person at
the Civic Center Music Hall Box Office or online at
www.CelebrityAttractions.com.
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2011
J
o Weins never intended to get into retail. Raised on a
family farm in northeast Nebraska, Jo has always loved
riding horses. She moved to Oklahoma City to attend
law school in the evenings. Jo became involved with the
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association after becoming an
attorney. When she learned that the Cross Bar Gallery
would be closing its doors, Jo and her husband, Terry
Weins, purchased the store in January 2005.
Two years later, Jo has expanded into the Stockyards,
partnering up with National Saddlery Company to open a
showroom across the street from Cattlemen’s Steakhouse.
(National Saddlery will continue to maintain its original
location in the Stockyards, also.) “National Saddlery has
been around for 82 continuous years,” Jo indicated. “John
Rule is a master tooler and saddle maker.” Along with his
wife, DonaKay, the Rules’ tack and tooling business
complements Cross Bar Gallery’s custom western furnishings.
Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture and art
of the American West. Almost all of the products sold by
the retailer are made in the United States. Some visitors
come to appreciate the custom artwork by western legends
such as G. Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, and Kenneth
Wyatt. Others stop to admire the jewelry designed by Bob
Berg and sold exclusively in Oklahoma by Cross Bar Gallery.
There are those who visit the store to pick out a custom
piece of western furniture to complement their ranch. Some
who cherish the largest collection of C.R. Morrison bronze
sculptures in the United States. And still others stop to
purchase one of over 200 Brazilian cowhides on display.
(Along with the teak wood furniture, the Brazilian
cowhides are one of only a few items not made in America.)
Whatever the reason for the visit, Jo is appreciates the
opportunity to work with others who share her love for
western furniture, jewelry, and art. “This is really a creative
outlet for me,” Jo says. “Whether you’re a fellow rancher,
or city-folk who simply want a piece of the western
lifestyle, we really take pride in selling American-made
products and supporting local and regional artisans.”
The New Cross Bar Gallery – National Sadderly Company
is located in the Stockyards at 1400 S. Agnew. Store hours
are Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and
closed on Sundays. Phone number 239-2104.
The Original Cross Bar Gallery is still located at
4312 W. Reno Avenue, one block east of Meridian next
to Tener’s. Store hours are Monday thru Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.
For more information, contact 943-5600 or visit
www.crossbargallery.com.
isitors to Oklahoma City have the opportunity to
enjoy George elson: Architect, Writer, Designer,
Teacher beginning February 3, at the Oklahoma City
Museum of Art.
George Nelson (1908-1986) was one of the most
influential figures in American design during the second
half of the twentieth century. With an architectural
degree from Yale, he was not only active in the fields of
architecture and design but also a widely respected
writer and publicist, lecturer, curator, and a passionate
photographer.
George elson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher
celebrates the birth of this iconic American designer,
who would have turned 100 in 2008. Organized by the
Vitra Design Museum to commemorate this occasion,
the exhibition is the first comprehensive retrospective of
Nelson’s work. It includes over 120 three-dimensional
objects, including examples of chairs, benches, desks,
cabinets, lamps, and clocks as well as over 50 historical
documents, including drawings, photographs, architectural
models, and films. The exhibition is divided into five
subject areas. Numerous furnishings by Nelson from the
collection of the Vitra Design Museum—not only classics but
also lesser known pieces—form the core of the exhibition.
Nelson’s office produced numerous furnishings and
interior designs that became modern classics, including
the Coconut Chair (1956), the Marshmallow Sofa
(1956), the Ball Clock (1947) and the Bubble Lamps
(1952 onwards). As design director at Herman Miller, a
leading US manufacturer of modern furniture design,
Nelson had a major influence on the product line and
public image of the company for over two decades. He
played an essential role in bringing the company together
with designers such as Charles Eames, Alexander Girard,
and Isamu Noguchi. Early on, Nelson was convinced that
design should be an integral part of a company’s philosophy,
and by promoting this viewpoint, he also became a
pioneer in the areas of business communication and
corporate design.
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the elite
5% of museums nationwide to achieve accreditation by
the prestigious American Association of Museums.
Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.; Thursdays until 9:00 p.m. (May-October),
Sundays 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults,
$10 for seniors, students, and military, and free for
children five and under.
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
ATIQUES
ATIQUE 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.
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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RETAIL AD SPECIALTY
BEEF JERKY EMPORIUM
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.
BROADWAY WIE MERCHATS
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
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!
SATA FE COMPAY
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
WESTER 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
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 ATIVE ART AD 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.
PAITED 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 Painted
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f 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.
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 figures, sports fans and everything in between.
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.
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 Béarnaise 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 Pan Seared Ahi Tuna, Lobster and Alaskan
King Crab Legs, there is something on the menu for every
taste.
Mickey Mantle’s also offers an extensive wine list with
over 150 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.
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.
Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse is located at #7 Mickey
Mantle Drive in the historic Bricktown Entretainment
District. The restaurant, open for dinner daily at 5 p.m.,
offers a full-service bar, open daily at 4:30pm, private dining
rooms and valet parking for guests. Reservations are
recommended and may be made by calling 405-272-0777.
crafted to the customer's specifications,
using timeless techniques passed from generation to generation of master hatters.
TEER'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.
REGIOAL SHOPPIG MALLS
PE SQUARE
1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424
Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features
140 specialty shops including Abercrombie
and Fitch.
QUAIL SPRIGS 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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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.
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