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City Sources

What to See & Do

Entertainment Districts

Calendar of Events

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Dining Guide

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We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. Oklahoma Cityis 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 programsof music, theater and dance, as well as museums and galleries. These, combined withour 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 Magazinebe your guide. KEY Magazine is a comprehensive guide to events and attractions andprovides helpful information about tourist sites, restaurants, and places to shop.

I am sure that you will enjoy our unique brand of western hospitality and ourfriendly people!

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WelcomeFrom the Mayor

Vol. 69 • April 2013 • No.2

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OKLAHOMA CITY

®

Oklahoma CityThe Newest Frontier

Oklahoma City is a surpriseto many visitors and newcomers, with all thefriendliness of a small townand the amenities of ournation’s biggest cities. Andwith over fifty attractions,museums and other activities,visitors will never be at aloss for fun things to seeand do.

Oklahoma City was bornin a single day - April 22,1889. Just a little over acentury ago, the site ofOklahoma City was a grass-and-timbered land of gentlyrolling hills flattening outinto prairie in the west. Injust over 100 years, thiscollection of tents grew toa metropolitan city thatsprawls across 625 squaremiles of America's heartland.Its metro population numbersover a million - a third of theentire state’s population.

ABOUT OUR PAST…

Oklahoma’s written historybegan in 1541 whenSpanish explorer Coronadoventured through this area.At that time, it was the homeof the Plains Indian tribes,such as the Osage, Kiowa,Apache and Comanche. In1803, Oklahoma was soldto the U.S. as part of theLouisiana Purchase.

In the 1830s, the federalgovernment forced the FiveCivilized Tribes to leavetheir homelands. Thesetribes were living in thesoutheastern part of the U.S.They had to walk toOklahoma over a trail thatbecame known as the “Trailof Tears.” Many men,women and children diedduring this long and treach-erous trip. Once these peoplesettled here, Oklahomabecame Indian Territory.

Cowboys began theirhistory on the Texas plains.Texas ranchers found theyhad large supplies of beefwith no place to sell it. TheEast Coast needed beef. Tomeet that demand, Texasranchers had to move theircattle to the closest railroads,which were in Kansas. TheChisholm Trail and other cattleroutes were made throughOklahoma between 1866and 1889. While travelingthrough Oklahoma, theranchers realized the territorywas not only closer to therailroads, but a good locationfor raising cattle as well.There was one parcel ofland that was never givenover to any Indian tribe -the Unassigned Lands. Inthe 1880s, many frontierAmericans wanted to moveinto this land. Soon, landlesspioneers began slippingover into this area withoutauthorization. Thesewere the “Boomers,” whowere trying to force t h e g o v e r n m e n t i n t o opening the territory up tohomesteaders.

Pres ident BenjaminHarrison signed legislationthat opened up theUnassigned Lands and on

6 Oklahoma City KEY • April 2013

April 22, 1889, about50,000 homesteadersgathered at the boundaries.At noon, the cannonroared, and the hordes ofpeople streamed over theline on wagons and buck-boards, horseback, on footand even on bicycles into thetwo million acres of land,made their claims and,overnight, Oklahoma Citygrew out of the plains.The settlers who enteredto claim land before theofficial start of the landrun were called Sooners.Hence the state’s nick-name. On December 16,1907, the OklahomaTerritory and Indian Territoryjoined, and Oklahomabecame the 46th state.

OKLAHOMA CITY TODAY

The pioneer zeal of thoseearly settlers is just as evident in the OklahomaCity of today. The westernspirit that helped foundOklahoma City is apparenteverywhere you go.Oklahomans are just aslikely to be wearing bootsand a cowboy hat as theyare a suit and tie.Magnificent attractions

like the National Cowboyand Western HeritageMuseum, Remington ParkRace Track, Frontier CityTheme Park, and the RedEarth Indian Center allreflect the strong ties thisarea has with its westernheritage.

In the early 1990s, the leaders of Oklahoma Citywere faced with a decision:to compete or retreat. Thedecision was made tocompete and the citylaunched a visionary project -one that would change theface of Oklahoma Cityforever. That plan wasMetropolitan Area Projects(MAPS), an ambitiousprogram that is one of the most aggressive and successful public-privatepartnerships ever undertakenin the U.S. The currentamount being spent in thispublic/private partnershipexceeds $3 billion.

As a result of that vision,visitors can now enjoy amultitude of new attractionsand entertainmentoptions. The NBAOklahoma City Thunder

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.

Above:

Cowboys and Rodeo are

center stage each January at

the International Finals Rodeo.

Left:

City Church

Opposite Page:

Metro Transit Trolley;

Bricktown Ballpark.


attract record crowds withits fast-paced, pulse-pounding action in thenew Chesapeake EnergyArena. The arena, a20,000-seat entertainmentfacility, has proven to bean ideal location for basketball, concerts andevents.

The 15,000-seat AT&TBricktown Ballpark ishome to the OklahomaCity RedHawks, theHouston Astros Triple Aaffiliate, and has beennamed one of the nation'stop two minor leaguebaseball facilities.

Our professional icehockey team, theOklahoma City Barons,thrill sports fans in theCox Center.

The Bricktown Canalextends through theBricktown entertainment dis-trict -- just east of downtown,past the Ballpark to theOklahoma River. The river isbeing transformed into aseven-mile-long series of riverlakes bordered by landscapedareas, trails and recreationalfacilities.

Work on this $23 millionproject will continuethrough 2011. Shops,restaurants and entertain-ment, hiking and bikingtrails, and park areas arepart of this developing area.

A multi-million dollarfacelift and renovation ofthe Cox ConventionCenter has added newmeeting rooms and lobbyareas, along with a remod-eled exterior and exhibitspace. The renovation ofthe Civic Center MusicHall, an historic art decobuilding, is now the pre-mier performing artsvenue in the Southwest.

A new trolley system, theOklahoma Spirit, covers athree-mile area and loops

through downtown with anadditional segment of thetrolley system linking theMeridian area hotels, statefairgrounds an Stockyardsarea with downtown andBricktown. The uniquestreetcars offer continuousservice six days a week.

Oklahoma City isn't lackingin entertainment options,either. The Oklahoma CityPhilharmonic Orchestra,Ballet Oklahoma, andBroadway shows at LyricTheatre and the Civic Centerare just the beginning.Beautiful lakes, parks andsome of the nation's bestgolf courses and tennis facilities also await the out-door enthusiast. Welcometo 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.

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

food and beverage service, a top of the line

audio visual system and wireless internet.

Mickey Mantle's newest addition, #7

Lounge, offers guests a new visual experience

of contemporary design and architecture.

Rich colors, unique art deco, sleek leather

furniture & 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 locales and conventioneers. The bar is

packed nightly with businessmen in dark

suits, young concertgoers, sports figures,

sports fans and everything in between.

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

dishes. 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, hand-cut 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 Pan Seared Ahi Tuna, Lobster and Alaskan

King Crab Legs, there is

something on th menu

for every taste.

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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

URGENT CARE

First1MED..............North OKC....................478.0633

First1MED..................NW OKC......................495.5841

First1MED................South OKC......................636-0767

First1MED...................Edmond........................844-1633

HOSPITALS

Bone and Joint Hospital.....................................272-9671Community Hospital..........................................602-8100Deaconess Hospital............................................604-6000Edmond Medical Center....................................341-6100Integris Baptist Medical Center.........................949-3011Integris Southwest Medical Center....................636-7000Mercy Health Center..........................................755-1515Midwest Regional Medical Center....................610-4411Norman Regional Hospital................................329-6877OU Medical Center............................................271-4700Renaissance Women’s Hospital.........................359-9800Saint Anthony Hospital......................................272-7000OU Health Science Center.................................271-4000Veteran’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)433-7300Delta..........................................................(800)221-1212

Southwest..................................................(800)435-9792

United........................................................(800)241-6522

Frontier................................................(800)432-1359

AIRPORTS

Wiley Post Airport..............................................789-4061

Will Rogers World Airport Paging.....................680-3317

Police.....................680-3233

Travelers Aid. ........680-3317

Did You Know?

Myriad Botanical Gardens

has more than 1,200 species

of plants in the Crystal

Bridge, representing plants

from every continent in the

world except Antarctica–

including more than 2,500

orchids.

Above:

Myriad Botanical Gardens


CITY SOURCES

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

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

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

Did You Know?

Oklahoma doesn’t have Indian

Reservations. We do, however,

have 39 federally-recognized

tribal nations headquarters in

the state. Oklahoma has the

largest American Indian popu-

lation of any state. Many of

the American Indians living in

Oklahoma today are

descendants from the

original 67 tribes

inhabiting Indian Territory.

Above:

Dancers performing at

Red Earth Festival


AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM

9 E. Sheridan • 604-2793The American Banjo Museum is a $5 million,world-class 21,000 square foot facility honoringthe rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited futureof the banjo. The museum contains more than 300instruments, the largest collection on public dis-play in the world. Examples include replicas ofprimitive banjos developed by African slaves in

the Old South, Minstrel Age instruments from 19thcentury, post WWII instruments used in bluegrass,

folk and world music, and museum’s core collection ofornately decorated banjos made in America during the

Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s. Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6 Sun 12-5.Admission: Adults $6; Seniors (55+), Students $5; Youth (5-17) $4;Children (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults-2 children) $15

FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK

11501 NE Expressway • 478-2412www.frontiercity.com Frontier City, a western-styletheme park in Oklahoma City, covers over 40 acresof rides, shows and attractions for the entire family.Frontier City features three roller coasters, and waterrides that are guaranteed to cool you off. FrontierCity is open weekends through Memorial Day. Dailyoperation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visitfrontiercity.com.

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lection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works byCharles Russell, Frederic Remington, and the famous 18-foot

sculpture, The End of the Trail. New historical galleriesinclude the American Cowboy Gallery, the American RodeoGallery, Western Performer’s Gallery and ProsperityJunction, a re-created authentic western town. Visitors of allages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this nationalmemorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 10-5 7days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New

Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50, seniors and students$9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and under free.

OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART

415 Couch Drive • 236-3100The new Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald W.Reynolds Visual Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft. facilityfeaturing 15 exhibition galleries, an education center, a250-seat theater, cafe, store and library/resource center.Programs include world-class traveling exhibitions,comprehensive film programs and a variety of familyactivities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculptureby world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly serves asa beacon for the museum and downtown. Hours: Tues-Sat10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $12; Senior(62+) Students and Children $10; Children under 5 Free.

JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

1714 Highway 9 W. Seminole • 405-382-0950A special hands-on museum where 3 to 12 year olds

“become” TV anchors, doctors, medics, judges,artists, pilots, firefighters and much more. Beamazed at the 13,500-gallon aquarium filled withaquatic life. The place in Oklahoma where kids“play to learn” and adults “learn to play.” (East ofOKC 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 Mon. and major holidays. Admission: $6

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS

301 W. Reno - 297-3995The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in theheart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is theCrystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring over2,000 fascinating species of palm trees, flowers andexotic plants from across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5;Sun 11-5 (Sun 11-7, June 1-Labor Day). Admission toCrystal Bridge: $7 for adults; $6 for students, activemilitary and seniors 62+; $4 for children 4-12. Discountfor groups of 20+. Admission is free for children 3 andunder. Outdoor grounds: Free.

NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

1700 NE 63rd • 478-2250The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preserves the rugged individualismand romantic spirit of the frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlative col-

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OKLAHOMA HERITAGE MUSEUM

1400 Classen Drive • 235-4458Located 2 miles northwest of Bricktown, the Gaylord-

Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum’s high-tech, interactiveexhibitory provides visitors the opportunity to experienceOklahoma’s history through its people. Visitors meetboth famous and everyday Oklahomans whose liveshave impacted our state, country and world. Hours: Tues-Fri 9-5; Sat 10-5 (Sun 11-7, June 1-Labor Day).Admission: $7 for adults; $5 for students, active military,

seniors 62+. Free admission for children 5 and under.Group tours available.

OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER

800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive • 522-0754The past comes alive at the Oklahoma History Center,Oklahoma’s state museum of history. Discover the peopleand stories that make Oklahoma truly unique. From oiland gas to aviation, from the Dust Bowl to space exploration, from tornadoes to the Land Run, fromNative American Indians to Route 66, there’s a story oftriumph and tragedy, hope and heartache, famous andinfamous around every corner. Conveniently located inthe Capital Complex, the Oklahoma History Center isadjacent to the State Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion,both within easy driving or walking distance. Hours: Mon-Sat10 to 5. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; $4 for students.



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

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.

Mickey Mantle'sSteakhouse is located at#7 Mickey Mantle Drivein the historic BricktownEntertainment District.The restaurant, openfor dinner daily at 5 p.m.,offers a full-service bar,open daily at 4:30 p.m.,private dining roomsand valet parking forguests. Happy Hour

runs Monday through Friday from 4:30p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes $2.00 domes-tics, half priced appetizers and compli-mentary hors d oeuvres. #7 Lounge andthe Boardroom are available for privateevents by calling Brittany Leemaster at405-473-2108. Dinner reservations arerecommended and may be made by calling405-272-0777.

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OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM

620 N Harvey • 235-3313 The museum, housed in thehistoric Journal Record Building that was damaged bythe blast, is adjacent to the symbolic memorial, providesvisitors with an experience beyond what they see atthe memorial monument. The storyline is presented inten chapters beginning in Oklahoma City the morningof 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’ familymembers, survivors, rescue workers and others. Museum

Hours: Open seven days a week, Mon – Sat, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. andSun, Noon -6 p..m Ticket sales stop daily at 5 p.m. Museum Admission: $12 Adults,$10 Seniors 62+, Military with ID and Students (Age 6 through college with ID), 5 andunder free.OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344Come on, the wild is calling! One of the top three family-friend-ly zoos in the nation, the Zoo features a diverse and fascinat-ing animal and plant collection. Children and adults alike willenjoy world class habitats including Great EscApe, CatForest/Lion Overlook, Oklahoma Trails and the new elephant habitat. The Children’s Zoo allows kids of all agesthe opportunity to explore the wonders of nature throughplay 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 isopen everyday except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and NewYear's Day. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Adult admission (12-64) $8; Children (3-11) and seniors (65+) $5; Children 2 and under free.

SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA • 2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNIThe state’s premier destination for family fun, houses over

eight acres of hands-on science experiences, with thousandsof space, aviation and cultural artifacts in the mix. Withbrand new exhibits, the excitement of live entertainmentshows, one-of-a-kind IMAX film experiences and anewly renovated Science Floor, Science MuseumOklahoma rocks. As the state’s only physical science

museum and a Smithsonian Affiliate, Science MuseumOklahoma reveals the wonder and relevance of science in

our everyday lives. From traveling beyond the Milky Wayin the Planetarium Theater to witnessing live explosions in

Science Live, the Museum provides a safe environment for letting your inner-childrun wild. Museum Hours: Open Mon - Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-6pm, Sun: 11am-6pm. General Admission & Dome Theater - Adults: $14.95 Seniors: $11.95Children: $11.95 General Admission - Adults: $10.95 Seniors:$8.95 Children: $8.95 Group rates available. Dome TheaterOnly - Adults: $8.45 Seniors: $6.95 Children: $6.95

WHITE WATER BAY • 3908 W. Reno • 943-9687A tropical water paradise located along Interstate 40 inOklahoma City featuring over 25 acres of water rides,slides and attractions. White Water Bay offers relaxingsummer fun with its lazy river and children's activity poolsand shows its wet and wild side with the 500,000-gallonWave Pool and the eight-story Bermuda Triangle. WhiteWater Bay is Oklahoma City’s hot spot to cool off this summer.Daily operation varies.

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ADVENTURE

DISTRICT

The Adventure District is

the destination for enter-

tainment the entire family

will enjoy. Located at the

crossroads of I-44 and I-35

in northeast Oklahoma

City, the district features

Oklahoma’s most outstand-

ing 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

turn of the century, bricks

made from Oklahoma's

famous dark red earth

were the most plentiful

building material avail-

able. 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 pedes-

trian waterway that cuts

through the heart of

Bricktown, turns south at

the Ballpark, past water

falls and fountains to the

new Harkins Theatres and

Bass Pro Shops.

Centennial Crossing, a

larger-than-life sculpture

depicting the Oklahoma

Land Run, consists of 45

figures depicting land run

participants on their way

to stake claims in the new

territory.

OKLAHOMA 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.

Entertainment DistrictsEntertainment DistrictsAS YOU ENJOY SHOPPING, DINING AND SIGHTSEEING, YOUR PATH WILL

LIKELY CROSS ONE OF THESE ‘MUST SEE’ NEIGHBORHOODS.


PASEO

DISTRICT

The Historic Paseo District

is a part of Oklahoma City

that time forgot - but the

arts remembered. The

gateway to this historic

district is considered to be

NW 30th and Shartel. The

Paseo was built in 1929 as

the first commercial shop-

ping district north of

downtown Oklahoma

City. This little Spanish

village with its stucco

buildings and clay tile

roofs is the home of

Oklahoma City’s artists’

community. On this little

tree lined street you will

find painters, potters,

photographers, writers,

and actors. Within the two

blocks of the Paseo you

can visit a stained glass

works, a pottery studio,

watch a painter at work,

see a performance of a

children's theater group,

have dinner, and shop.

STOCKYARDS

DISTRICT

If you want to see a little

of the real West of today,

mosey on down to

Stockyards City, a few

minutes west of downtown.

Home to the world’s

largest stocker/feeder live-

stock 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 contin-

ually 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 ele-

gant. 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.


ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS

ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Thru 4/5 Exhibit: “Starmaker: Jim Halseyand the Legends of Country Music” Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum405-235-4458 www.oklahomaheritage.com

Thru 4/13 The Glass Menagerie - Lyric'sPlaza Theatre - 405-524-9312www.LyricTheatreOKC.com

Thru 4/27 Behind the Scenes ProgramOklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden 405-425-0262 www.okczoo.com

Thru 5/12 Exhibit: “Bugs: Outside the Box” and“Beautiful Beasts” - Sam Noble Museum, Norman405-325-4712 www.samnoblemuseum.org

Thru 5/12 Exhibit: “An Enduring Legacy: Photosof the Otoe-Missouria People” - National Cowboy& Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Thru 5/29 Woody Crumbo Centennial ExhibitOklahoma History Center - 405-522-0765www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 9/8 Exhibit: “Beautiful Beasts: TheUnseen Life of Oklahoma Spiders andInsects” Sam Noble Museum, Norman405-325-4712 www.samnoblemuseum.org

Thru 11/13 Exhibit: “Enriched: Animal Artfrom the OKC Zoo” - Oklahoma History Center405-522-0765 www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 12/31 Exhibit: “Oklahoma Writers”Oklahoma History Center - 405-522-0765www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 12/31 Exhibit: “Oklahoma @ theMovies” - Oklahoma History Center405-522-0765 www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 12/31 Exhibit: “Reigns Supreme: The LittleBlack Dress and Beyond” - Oklahoma HistoryCenter - 405-522-0765 www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 12/31 Exhibit: “Oklahoma and the Day thatwill Live in Infamy” - Oklahoma History Center405-522-0765 www.okhistorycenter.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL:

4/1 First Free Monday - Sam Noble Museum, Norman - 405-325-4712 www.samnoblemuseum.org

4/1-2 Oklahoma Native American YouthLanguage Fair - Sam Noble Museum, Norman405-325-4712 www.samnoblemuseum.org

4/2 Chindarat Charoenwongse-Shaw, pianoand Linda Jennings, cello - UCO Jazz Lab,Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.uco.edu/cfad

4/2 OKC Barons vs. Hamilton - Cox ConventionCenter - 405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com

4/2 Art Adventures - Fred Jones Jr. Museum ofArt, Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma

4/3 Ferry Service Begins on the OklahomaRiver - Oklahoma River - 405-702-7755www.okrivercruises.com

4/3 Valery and Friends - UCO Jazz Lab,Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.uco.edu/cfad

4/3-6/28 Red Earth Master Artist ShowRed Earth Museum - 405-427-5228www.redearth.org

4/4 OKC Thunder vs. San AntonioChesapeake Energy Arena - 405-208-4652www.nba.com/thunder

4/4-7 Ram National Circuit Finals RodeoOklahoma State Fair Grounds - 405-282-7433www.rncfr.com

4/4-7 No, No Nanette - UCO MitchellHall Theater, Edmond - 405-974-3375www.uco.edu/cfad

4/5 Drama Performance: One-Third of aNation and Other Works Inspired byLiving Newspapers - Fred Jones Jr.Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938www.ou.edu/fjjma

4/5-6 Fun with Fossils: A Family Fossil Field Trip - 405-325-4712 www.samnoblemuseum.org

4/5-7 Norman Medieval Fair - ReavesPark, Norman - 405-366-8095 www.visitnorman.com.

4/5-7 Sooner Stage Presents: Hello,Dolly! - Sooner Theatre, Norman405-321-9600 www.soonertheatre.com

4/5-27 My Name is Asher Lev CarpenterSquare Theatre - 405-232-6500 www.carpentersquare.com

4/6 OKC Philharmonic Classics: RussianEnchantment with Olga Kern, pianoCivic Center Music Hall - 405-842-5387www.okcphilharmonic.org

4/6 Seminole’s Made in Oklahoma FestivalDowntown Seminole - 405-382-3640www.seminoleokchamber.org

4/6 OKC Barons vs. Chicago - CoxConvention Center - 405-232-4625www.okcbarons.com

4/6 A Train Ride at the OklahomaRailway Museum - Oklahoma Railway Museum - 405-424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

4/6 Air Supply concert - ShowplaceTheatre at Riverwind Casino - 405-219-7712www.riverwind.com

4/6 Drop-in Art - Oklahoma City Museum ofArt - 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com

4/6-7 Ultimate Calf Roping - Heart ofOklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee405-275-7020 www.shawneeexpo.org

4/7 Byron Berline Band - ArmstrongAuditorium, Edmond - 405-285-1010www.armstrongauditorium.org

4/7 OKC Thunder vs. New York Chesapeake Energy Arena - 405-208-4652www.nba.com/thunder

4/7 OKC Barons vs. Chicago - CoxConvention Center - 405-232-4625www.okcbarons.com

4/9 Read Across Oklahoma - Oklahoma CityZoo - 405-425-0298 www.okczoo.com


4/9 5th Street Jazz Collective - UCO Jazz Lab,Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.uco.edu/cfad

4/11 Vocal Jazz Student Group - UCO Jazz Lab,Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.uco.edu/cfad

4/11 Media Slam - Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art,Norman - 405-325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma

4/11-13 Honeymoon at Graveside ManorOklahoma Christian University - 405-425-5530www.oc.edu/calendar

4/11-14 National Barrel Horse AssociationState Finals - Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionCenter, Shawnee - 405-275-7020www.shawneeexpo.org

4/12 An Evening with Gary Allan - ShowplaceTheatre at Riverwind Casino, Norman405-219-7712 www.riverwind.com

4/12 The Lyric Understudies present Broadway& Brew - Myriad Botanical Gardens405-524-9310 www.BroadwayandBrew.com

4/12-13 FUBAR: The Musical, Part 8 - UCOMitchell Hall Theater, Edmond - 405-974-3375www.uco.edu/cfad


4/12-14 Sooner Stage Presents: Hello,Dolly! - Sooner Theatre, Norman405-321-9600 www.soonertheatre.com

4/12-14 Heart of Oklahoma Youth RodeoAssociation Finals - Lazy E Arena, Guthrie405-282-7433 www.lazye.com

4/13 Opening Day for Frontier City - FrontierCity - 405-478-2140 www.FrontierCity.com

4/13 Drop-in Art - Oklahoma City Museumof Art - 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com

4/13 Arts Trek! - Mabee-Gerrer Museumof Art, Shawnee - 405-878-5605www.mgmoa.org

4/13 Family Day - Oklahoma City Museumof Art - 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com

4/14 5K OKC Zoo Run - Oklahoma CityZoo - 405-425-0612 www.zoofriends.org

4/14 OC Chamber Orchestra ConcertOklahoma Christian Universitywww.oc.edu/calendar

4/14 Malee’s Birthday Bash - Oklahoma CityZoo - 405-425-0298 www.okczoo.com

4/15 OKC Thunder vs. SacramentoChesapeake Energy Arena - 405-208-4652www.nba.com/thunder

4/16 Assad Brothers & Paquita d'RiveraArmstrong Auditorium, Edmond - 285-1010www.armstrongauditorium.org

4/16 Oklahoma Community OrchestraConcert - Oklahoma Christian University,Edmond www.okorchestra.org

4/16 Art Adventures - Fred Jones Jr.Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938www.ou.edu/fjjma

4/16 UCO Chamber Orchestra ConcertUCO Radke Fine Arts Theatre, Edmondwww.visitedmondok.com

4/17 Thunder vs. Milwaukee - ChesapeakeEnergy Arena - 405-208-4652www.nba.com/thunder

4/17 OC's Music Department HonorsRecital - Oklahoma Christian Universitywww.oc.edu/calendar

4/18-21 The Glass Menagerie - PegasusTheater at UCO Liberal Arts Building,Edmond - 405-974-3375 www.uco.edu/cfad

4/19 Chicago in concert - Showplace Theatreat Riverwind Casino, Norman 405-219-7712www.riverwind.com

4/19-21 Xanadu - Seretean Center on the OSUCampus, Stillwater - www.visitstillwater.org

4/19-27 Footloose - Shawnee LittleTheatre, Shawnee - 405-275-2805www.shawneelittletheatre.com

4/19 OKC Barons vs. Abbotsford - CoxConvention Center - 405-232-4625www.okcbarons.com

4/20 A Train ride at the Oklahoma RailwayMuseum - Oklahoma Railway Museum424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org


4/20 Evening EscApe - Oklahoma City Zoo405-425-0612 www.zoofriends.org

4/20 OKC Barons vs. Abbotsford - CoxConvention Center - 405-232-4625www.okcbarons.com

4/20 Ragin Cajun Crawfish Boil - The Heartof Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee405-213-6544 www.shawneeexpo.org

4/20 Joe’s State Tailgate - Eskimo Joe’s,Stillwater - www.eskimojoes.com

4/20-21 36th Annual Stillwater Arts FestivalDowntown Stillwater - www.visitstillwater.org

4/21 Party for the Planet - Oklahoma City Zoo405-425-0298 www.okczoo.com

4/21 OKC Barons vs. Houston - Cox ConventionCenter - 405-232-4625 www.okcbarons.com

4/22 Student Performance - UCO Jazz Lab,Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.ucojazzlab.com

4/23 Student Performance - UCO Jazz Lab,Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.ucojazzlab.com

4/23 Art Adventures - Fred Jones Jr. Museumof Art, Norman - 405-325-4938www.ou.edu/fjjma

4/23-28West Side Story - Civic Center Music Hall405-297-2264 www.CelebrityAttractions.com

4/23-28 Festival of the Arts - DowntownOklahoma City - 405-235-3500www.artscouncilokc.com

4/25-27 An Evening of Southern CharmOklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee405-878-2347 www.okbu.edu

4/25-27 Norman Music Festival - Norman405-366-8095 www.visitnorman.com

4/25-28 A Midsummer Night’s Dream - St.Gregory’s University, Shawnee - 405-878-5178www.stgregorys.edu

4/25-28 Dido and Aeneas - UCO MitchellHall Theater, Edmond - 405-974-3375www.uco.edu/cfad

4/26 Art After Hours - Fred Jones Jr.Museum of Art, Norman - 405-325-4938www.ou.edu/fjjma

4/26 Josh Turner in concert - ShowplaceTheatre at Riverwind Casino, Norman405-219-7712www.riverwind.com

4/26-28 "Iron Thistle" Scottish HeritageFestival and Highland Games - KirkpatrickFamily Farm, Yukon - 405-282-1132www.uscoscots.org


4/27 Tombstone Tales - Fort Reno, El Renowww.fortreno.org

4/28 UCO Percussion Consort - UCO Jazz Lab,Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.uco.edu/cfad

4/28 Frontier City Summer Concert Seriespresents Flyleaf - Frontier City - 405-478-2140www.FrontierCity.com

4/29 Berlin Philharmonic Wind QuintetArmstrong Auditorium, Edmond - 405-285-1010www.armstrongauditorium.org


4/30 UCO Symphony Orchestra - UCOMitchell Hall Theater, Edmond - 405-974-3375www.uco.edu/cfad


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

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

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

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

ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY

117 E. Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-14223001 West Memorial Road • 755-2680Walking 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.

BRICKTOWN BREWERY

One North Oklahoma Avenue • 232-2739In September 1992, the Bricktown Brewery

opened its doors, ushering in a new golden

age of urban dining to the OKC scene.

Nearly 20 years later, the Brewery has been

adrenalized with a new look, new menu and

new focus on delivering great food, great

beer and a great experience to the visitors of

Oklahoma City

CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE

1309 S. Agnew Ave. • Stockyards • 236-0416Open 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 • 948-7778Cimarron is the biggest Steak House inOklahoma City, (big in size, not in price). Youcan get steak, chicken, ribs or seafood cookedover an open mesquite fire. Located near theState Fairgrounds, Cimarron Steak House isideal for families looking for affordable steaks.

THE COACH HOUSE

6437 Avondale Dr. Nichols Hills Plaza • 842-1000Since 1985, The Coach House has been considered Oklahoma City's finest upscalerestaurant. Under the experienced hand ofChef Kurt Fleischfresser, The Coach Houseoffers an ever-changing seasonal cuisinehighlighting the best local produce andregional specialties, prepared with classicalperfection.

IN THE RAW

200 S. Oklahoma • 702-1325With a menu combining traditional and

nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations

in addition to a full menu of non-sushi

entrees including Prime Steaks and fresh

fish that is delivered daily, there is something

for every palate. The menu is the creative

and ever-evolving centerpiece of the multi-

sensory dining experience.

IGUANA MEXICAN GRILL

Nine Northwest Ninth Street • 606-7172Located just nine blocks north of downtown iswhat the locals know as "the little taco standdown by the railroad tracks". Iguana is home toover 125 tequilas and the freshest salsa you willever eat. Located in a small old warehouse inHistoric Automobile Alley, come enjoy a margarita and our unique Mexican cuisine.

KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE

2037 S. Meridian • 681-1000One of Oklahoma City’s best-kept secrets,Kona Ranch features corn fed, specificallyaged USDA Choice steaks, skillfully broiledto your liking. Kona specialties include volcano onions, coconut shrimp, smokedprime rib and smoked turkey.

LOBBY CAFE & BAR

4322 N. Western • 604-4650Located in the lobby of the renowned Will

Rogers Theatre, offers a unique and sophisticated

blend of wine, cocktails and bistro dining

options, inspired by cuisines of the world.

Our traditional bistro and bar, with its relaxed

and casual ambiance, is a favorite among

local wine and food enthusiasts. The Lobby

Bar brings the best of light dining inside a

warm classic environment, including a one of

a kind antique deco wood wine bar interior.

LUDIVINE

805 N. Hudson • 778 - 6800Ludivine was born from the idea of utilizing

the best ingredients available to us from local

farmers and ranchers. We use only what is in

season to prepare a culinary experience that

uses familiar ingredients to create dishes that

speak not only to the palette, but to the whole

person. We aim to design meals that release

old memories and create new ones.

MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE

7 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 272-0777The 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.

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MUSASHI’S

4315 N. Western • 602-5623A japanese steakhouse honoring MiyamotoMusashi, the legendary samurai. Here youwill be amazed watching your chef performtricks while preparing your food. Comeenjoy our open atmosphere restaurant as weguarantee you'll enjoy some of the finest cuisine and entertainment around.

NONNA’S EURO-AMERICAN

RISTORANTE AND PURPLE BAR

1 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 235-4410Nonna’s, located in the “Heart of Bricktown” ina 90+ year old warehouse is 3 floors of part artgallery, part bakery, part fine dining, and purefun! From top to bottom it offers an eclecticatmosphere featuring Euro-American cuisine.

YUCATAN TACO STAND

Bricktown ~ On the Canal • 604-5384 Yucatan Taco Stand proudly features thefreshest Latin fusion cuisine in a fast casualsetting. We are famous for our award win-ning tacos, signature nachos and world classmargaritas as well our bold Latin inspireddishes. Yucatan Taco Stand features bothindoor and outdoor dining options wherepatrons can experience fast casual elegancesurrounded by lively music. For the tequilalovers, Yucatan Taco Stand offers more thanseventy five different premium 100% agavetequilas and award winning made fromscratch margaritas.

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE

101 E. Sheridan Ave. • Bricktown • 235-0402Every day they roll hundreds of meatballsby hand, prepare sauces from scratch, &layer lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses,noodles, spices, & sauce.

STELLA MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE

1201 N. Walker 235-2200Stella offers everything from elegant dining towine and pizza on game night. Creating just theright experience for every guest is central toStella’s identity, but it isn’t just about a relaxedatmosphere. The staff at Stella is serious aboutserving the needs of the customer. The wood-fired brick oven is the centerpiece of Stella. Sitat the bar and watch the flames cook deliciouscracker-thin pizzas and enjoy custom, seasonalcocktails, traditional favorites, local and import-ed beers, or do what Lori does: choose a glassor bottle of wine from Stella’s outstanding listof American and Italian wines.

SUSHI NEKO

4318 N. Western • 528-8862Enjoy Sushi Neko’s authentic sushi and easterncuisine. Pair your culinary choice with aselection from our extensive wine list or yourfavorite sake. Sushi Bar and patio seating areavailable.

TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL

310 Johnny Bench Dr. • Bricktown • 231-0254Welcome! Kick up your heels and headdown to the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoyover 100 pieces of Toby Keith memorabiliaincluding signed guitars, platinum recordsand clothing Keith wore in videos. Take aseat on one of our “Redneck Loveseats” andget ready to Love This Bar and Grill. OpenDaily at 11a.m.

WHISKEY CHICKS PARLOR

115 E. Reno • 228-0087Whiskey Chicks Parlor is a freewheelin’saloon, cocktail parlour, restaurant, andentertainment venue dedicated to maintainingan open, unpretentious environment forenjoying the essential pleasures that bringpeople together: good drinks, good food,good music, good company, good times.

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT

CITYWALK

70 North Oklahoma • Bricktown • 232-92559 clubs in one, 9 times the fun. Citywalk offersthe perfect destination for even the most discriminating clubgoers. From country andwestern to top 40, techno to discotech, andkaraoke. Arrive early or expect a wait. OpenFriday and Saturday nights.

COYOTE UGLY

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

MICHAEL MURPHY’S PIANO BAR

25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 231-5397Join the fun an Oklahoma City’s only

dueling piano bar. Open Thursday thru

Saturday at 7pm, Murphy’s brings the

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Stella Modern Italian is a casually elegant

restaurant located in the ever-growing

Midtown area, just north of Downtown.

It is the quintessential boutique restaurant

that you might expect to find in New

York or Chicago.

Inspired by owner Lori Tyler's time

spent in Rome, Stella focuses on seasonal

menus that utilize only the freshest ingredients.

From the crispy brick oven pizza to veal

osso bucco, Stella offers something for

everyone.

Stella is open Tuesday thru Thursday from

11am to 11pm; Saturday, 5pm to 11pm;

and Sunday, 10:30a.m. to 2:30p.m. The

restaurant is closed Mondays except for

once a month special dinners - call for details.

Stella is located at 1201 North Walker.Visit StellaOKC.com or call 235-2200for more information.


he tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of

West Side Story will mesmerize audiences at

the Civic Center Music Hall April 23-28. Tony®

Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’

Broadway direction is recreated for the tour by

David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway.

West Side Story tells the story of star-crossed

lovers Tony and Maria as they struggle to rise

above the hatred and intolerance that surrounds

them. West Side Story soars as the greatest love

story of all time and remains as powerful, poignant

and timely as ever. The Bernstein and Sondheim

score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest

and features such classics of the American musical

theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,”

“America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”

The Associated Press says West Side Story

“remains Broadway’s best dance-driven musical.

Five decades have not dimmed the extraordinary

choreography or the score that pulsates throughout.”

Variety says, “The true stars of West Side Story are

Jerome Robbins' graceful, endlessly expressive

choreography and Leonard Bernstein's score, which

still sounds bracingly modern a half-century after it

was first heard. The music is a primal force.”

Plan a visit back to Oklahoma City this fall for

Celebrity Attractions 2013-2014 Broadway Season

with the highly anticipated return of WICKED!

This fantastic season also includes Irving Berlin’s

White Christmas, Chicago, The Music of Andrew

Lloyd Webber, Sister Act and Disney’s Beauty and

the Beast!

Tickets may be purchased via phone (405) 297-2264,in person at the Civic Center Box Office or onlineat CelebrityAttractions.com.

T

isitors to Oklahoma City have the opportunity

to visit one of the most unique museums in the

world – The Museum of Osteology. The Museum got

its roots when a curious 7 year old, Jay Villemarette,

found a dog skull in 1972. When Jay’s father saw his

interest, he encouraged Jay to find and collect other

skulls.

At fourteen, Jay won 5th place in the Oklahoma

State Fair for an animal skull display. After graduating

high school, Jay continued to collect and sell skulls in

his spare time. As sales grew Jay, along with his wife

Kim, began to clean skulls in their kitchen. Starting

with a one-page price list in 1986, they turned this

unusual hobby into a business – Skulls Unlimited.

In 2003, Skulls Unlimited built its corporate offices

next to the current processing facility. Jay also took

this opportunity to construct a space for his lifetime

dream, the Museum of Osteology. Completed in 2010,

the Museum of Osteology is a unique educational

experience, featuring over 300 skeletons and hundreds of

skulls from all over the world. The Museum of

Osteology is America’s only skeleton museum.

Visitors to the Museum are greeted by skeletons

from giraffe, camel, rhino, hippo, elephant, and even

a 40 foot humpback whale. Other skeletons include

numerous mammals, reptiles and birds from all over

the world. The museum’s educational exhibits focus

on the form and function of the skeletal system,

adaptation, locomotion, classification and Oklahoma

wildlife. With so many fascinating skeletons on display

and so much to learn, the Museum of Osteology is

sure to be a favorite destination for you and your family.

Today, Skulls Unlimited has earned a worldwide

reputation for having the best quality, most professional

services, and the largest variety of natural bone and

replica osteological specimens.

The Museum is located 10301 South SunnylaneRoad in south Oklahoma City. For more informationplease call the Museum, 405-814-0006, or visit theirwebsite, museumofosteology.org.

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ANTIQUES

VERDIGRIS- EXQUISITE ANTIQUITY

1001 NW 10th St • (405)602-8986A true antique lover’s paradise, Verdigris has anever-changing worldly collection of the unusual.Contributed to by multiple collectors, the treas-ures include everything from home furnishingsto 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 ofMeridian. Come explore this trove of treasuresfor yourself! You may just find something youcan’t live without.

ART GALLERIES

THE HOWELL GALLERY

6432 North Western Avenue • 840-4437The Howell Gallery represents fine original artby regionally and nationally recognized artiststogether with exciting works by new emergingartists. Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, andacrylic mediums are featured together withbronzes, hand-blown glass, ceramic, stone andmarble work, and unique wood turnings. Visitour gallery Monday through Friday 10am to5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm or visit usonline at www.howellgallery.com

RETAIL AND SPECIALTY

200 PARK FOR HER

119 N. Robinson • 601-6110200 Park For Her, on the corner of Park andRobinson boasts a large variety of clothingand accessories, including suiting, businesscasual, denim, jewelry, comfy casual, sleep-wear and lingerie. 200 Park for Her is anawesome addition to the downtown lifestyle,and frequented by the women from OKC andbeyond. www.200parkforher.com

BROADWAY WINE MERCHANTS

827 North Broadway • 231-0031Located at 8th and Broadway in the historicalAutomobile Alley district, a few blocks northof downtown hotels. Whether you’re lookingfor a simple, inexpensive chardonnay for thehotel room – or a bottle of Dom Perignon for acelebration – they have it. The store also offersthe traditional “liquor store” selection of spiritsand almost every beer available in Oklahoma.

CROSS BAR GALLERY

1400 S. Agnew • -239-21044312 W. Reno Avenue • 943-5600Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture,art, saddles, and tack from the American

West. Now with convenient locations near theFairgrounds and in the Stockyards, almost allproducts sold by Cross Bar Gallery are made inthe U.S. Check out custom artwork by G.Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, andKenneth Wyatt, jewelry by Bob Berg, bronzesculptures by C.R. Morrison, and over 200Brazilian cowhides. Open Monday throughSaturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday Noon to 6pm at 4312 West Reno. (Closed Sunday at1400 S. Agnew.) Visitors may also shop onlineat www.crossbargallery.com.

OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY

1316 S. Agnew • Stockyards • 604-9800Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is OklahomaCity's premiere Native American unique arts store. In the heart of the Stockyards, it housesthe rare works of over 63 well-known NativeAmerican artists and craftsmen. AuthenticNative American and Western artworks includ-ing sculpture, jewelry, kachinas, Cherokee bas-kets, handcrafted pottery, patinings and more.

PAINTED DOOR

124 E Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-4410.Come and Enjoy a wonderful shopping experi-

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ence at Painted Door, where everyone will findthe perfect gift for themselves and that Specialsomeone. From inside Nonna’s EuroAmerican Ristorante and Bar, the entrance toPainted Door is located next to the GrandStaircase, or just enter through the “PaintedDoor” off Sheridan Avenue. Specialty giftsand accessories at their finest!

RAWHIDE WESTERN CULTURE

1007 N. Broadway Ave. • 405 236 4600www.shoprawhide.comWhether you are looking to outfit yourself oryour home, Rawhide is prepared for you. Thestore features the highest quality items in lux-ury Western home furnishings such as lightingand furniture made from naturally shed antlersor heavy authentic iron. Also available ishigh-end European framed furniture with rus-tic hair hide and tooled leathers to completethe look. Many furniture items available aremade from reclaimed barn wood which pro-vides a rich look with a little history ofAmerica attached. As you explore Rawhideyou will also find beautiful handmade bootsand handbags, fine turquoise jewelry, silverengraved buckles, embroidered clothing andrich leather shirt and jackets.

SANTA FE COMPANY

4141 West Reno • 947-1990Experience the finest in Southwest interiorsand high-quality Mexican furniture withupholstered, iron and other pieces. Santa FeCompany features a wide variety of lighting,rugs, tableware, pottery, artifacts, art, bed-ding, other items for the home, in addition tojewelry and gifts

WESTERN WEAR

SHEPLERS

812 S. Meridian • 947-6831It’s your country, your way at Sheplers andsheplers.com. We’ve been providing thelargest selection of traditional and fashionablewestern wear since 1899. Sheplers carriesall of the brands you know and love. Forwork, play or every day shop Sheplers foryour kind of country.

TENER'S4320 W. Reno • 946-5500I-35 and 12th StreetMoore • 793-09003309 North KickapooShawnee • 275-8010

Since the 1930’s Tener's Western Outfittershas offered cowboys and cowgirls the lateststyles in western wear, the best in name brandchoice. Teners is truly one of the most uniquewestern stores in the country with a completeselection of quality western wear.

REGIONAL SHOPPING MALLS

PENN SQUARE

1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features140 specialty shops including Abercrombieand Fitch.

QUAIL SPRINGS MALL

Memorial and N. May • 755-6530Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears and J. C. Penney’s,as well as numerous specialty shops, Retrofood court in front of a multi-screen theatre.

THE OUTLET SHOPPES

7624 West Reno • 787-3700Located on I-40, The Outlet Shoppes offers avariety of 85 stores including Saks FifthAvenue Off 5th, Nike, Coach, and Disney.Dining options include local favoritesSmashburger, City Bites and more! Free Wifiand phone charging stations are available in

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o Weins never intended to get into retail. Raised on afamily farm in northeast Nebraska, Jo has always

loved riding horses. She moved to Oklahoma City to attendlaw school in the evenings. Jo became involved with theOklahoma Quarter Horse Association after becoming anattorney. When she learned that the Cross Bar Gallerywould be closing its doors, Jo and her husband, TerryWeins, purchased the store in January 2005.

Two years later, Jo has expanded into the Stockyards,partnering up with National Saddlery Company to open ashowroom across the street from Cattlemen’s Steakhouse.(National Saddlery will continue to maintain its originallocation in the Stockyards, also.) “National Saddlery hasbeen around for 82 continuous years,” Jo indicated. “JohnRule is a master tooler and saddle maker.” Along with hiswife, DonaKay, the Rules’ tack and tooling business complements Cross Bar Gallery’s custom western furnishings.

Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture and artof the American West. Almost all of the products sold bythe retailer are made in the United States. Some visitorscome to appreciate the custom artwork by western legendssuch as G. Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, and KennethWyatt. Others stop to admire the jewelry designed by BobBerg and sold exclusively in Oklahoma by Cross Bar Gallery.

There are those who visit the store to pick out a custompiece of western furniture to complement their ranch. Somewho cherish the largest collection of C.R. Morrison bronzesculptures 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 Braziliancowhides are one of only a few items not made in America.)

Whatever the reason for the visit, Jo is appreciates theopportunity to work with others who share her love forwestern furniture, jewelry, and art. “This is really a creativeoutlet for me,” Jo says. “Whether you’re a fellow rancher,or city-folk who simply want a piece of the westernlifestyle, we really take pride in selling American-madeproducts and supporting local and regional artisans.”

The New Cross Bar Gallery - National Sadderly Companyis located in the Stockyards at 1400 S. Agnew. Store hoursare Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., andclosed on Sundays. Phone number 239-2104.

The Original Cross Bar Gallery is still located at4312 W. Reno Avenue, one block east of Meridian nextto Tener’s. Store hours are Monday thru Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.For more information, contact 943-5600 or visitwww.crossbargallery.com.

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When you mosey down thesidewalk of the StockyardsDistrict, you’ll feel like youstepped back in time 100years. Take time to enjoy oneof the most unique shoppingopportunities in OklahomaCity - Oklahoma Native Artand Jewelry.

Owned Mario and YolandaWhile Antelope, the Galleryfeatures their creations -including Mario’s customjewelry - blending Southwest

turquoise with gold and silverto produce one-of-a-kindpieces. In addition to jewelry,the gallery features Yolanda’shorsehair pottery, paintingsand three-dimensional works.Alongside their creations, theGallery features works byVirginia Stroud (Cherokee),Thompson Williams (Caddo),and Tim Tate Nevaquaya(Comanche) among others.

Oklahoma Native Art andJewelry is located at 1316South Agnew in StockyardsCity. Fro more informationvisit www.oknativeart.comor call 405-604-9800.


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