From the Mayor WWelcome to Oklaheoma Clity!c We aore excmited you are ehere! If you only have time to do one thing, visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, one of America’s top 25 museums. Our OKC Streetcar can take you to the Memorial, as well as to Bricktown, Automobile Alley, Midtown, the Myriad Gardens, the Art Museum or the Civic Center, among other attractions. The Chesapeake Arena is home to the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as world-class concerts. And beyond downtown, our city offers many unique shopping, dining and entertainment district experiences you can learn about in this magazine. For up-to-the-minute updates about what’s happening in OKC, follow me @davidfholt on Twitter! Have fun exploring our unique and diverse city!
Sincerely, David Holt, Mayor
7 Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier 10 KEY Cover Feature: Brickopolis
12 City Sources s 14 What to See & Do t 16 KEY EditorsPick : Abuelos 20 KEY Dining : Whiskey Chicks Cocktails Kitchen n 22 KEY Nightlife : Coyote Ugly Saloon e 24 OKC& SAVE : Coupons t 28 Calendar of Events 32 KEY EditorsPick : Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar n 35 Restaurants & Clubs
o 36 Oklahoma City Map 38 KEY Shopping : Oklahoma Native Art & Jewelry 40 Downtown Map 42 KEY EditorsPick : Put A Cork In It Whinery
C 44 KEY Casino: Riverwind Casino 46 KEY EditorsPick : The Manhattan
OKLAHOMA CITY
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Oklahoma City KEY Magazine is a registered trademark. This magazine is authorized by KEY Magazines, Inc., a national chain of visitor publications located in Arizona, Carmel/Monterey, Chicago, Cincinnati, Colorado, Dallas, Fort Worth, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Palm Springs. Affiliates: Boston Panorama, Florida See Magazines, This Month in Houston, Today in Las Vegas, New York City Guide, Pittsburgh Point, This Week in San Diego. OThke Nleawesht Foronmtier a City 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 Oklahoma City is a surprise ABOUT OUR PAST … through Oklahoma to many visitors and Oklahoma’s written histo - between 1866 and 1889. newcomers, with all the ry began in 1541 when While traveling through friendliness of a small town Spanish explorer Coronado Oklahoma, the ranchers and the amenities of our ventured through this area. realized the territory was not nation’s biggest cities. And At that time, it was the home only closer to the railroads, with over fifty attractions, of the Plains Indian tribes, but a good location for raising museums and other activities, such as the Osage, Kiowa, cattle as well. There was visitors will never be at a Apache and Comanche. In one parcel of land that was loss for fun things to see 1803, Oklahoma was sold never given over to any and do. to the U.S. as part of the Indian tribe - the Louisiana Purchase. Unassigned Lands. In the Oklahoma City was born 1880s, many frontier in a single day - April 22, In the 1830s, the federal Americans wanted to move 1889. Just a little over a government forced the Five into this land. Soon, landless century ago, the site of Civilized Tribes to leave pioneers began slipping Oklahoma City was a grass- their homelands. These over into this area without and-timbered land of gently tribes were living in the authorization. These rolling hills flattening out southeastern part of the U.S. were the “Boomers,” who into prairie in the west. In They had to walk to were trying to force the just over 100 years, this Oklahoma over a trail that government into opening collection of tents grew to became known as the “Trail the territory up to a metropolitan city that of Tears.” Many men, homesteaders . sprawls across 625 square women and children died miles of America's heartland. during this long and President Benjamin Its metro population numbers treache rous trip. Once these Harrison signed legislation over a million - a third of the people settled here, Oklahoma that opened up the entire state’s population. became Indian Territory. Unassigned Lands and on
Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 7 April 22, 1889, about like the National Cowboy DidYouKnow? 50,000 homesteaders and Western Heritage gathered at the boundaries. Museum, Remington Park The world’s first installed At noon, the cannon Race Track, Frontier City roared, and the hordes of Theme Park, and the Red parking meter was in people streamed over the Earth Indian Center all Oklahoma City, on July 16, line on wagons and reflect the strong ties this 1935. Carl C. Magee, of buckboards, horseback, on area has with its western foot and even on bicycles heritage. Oklahoma City, is generally into the two million acres credited with originating the of land, made their claims In the early 1990s, the parking meter. He filed for a and, overnight, Oklahoma leaders of Oklahoma City City grew out of the were faced with a decision: patent for a “coin controlled plains. The settlers who to compete or retreat. The parking meter” on May 13, entered to claim land decision was made to 1935. before the official start of compete and the city the land run were called launched a visionary project - Sooners. Hence the state’s one that would change the nickname. On November face of Oklahoma City 16, 1907, the Oklahoma forever. That plan was Territory and Indian Territory Metropolitan Area Projects joined, and Oklahoma (MAPS), an ambitious became the 46th state. program that is one of the most aggressive and OKLAHOMA CITY TODAY successful public-private The pioneer zeal of those partnerships ever undertaken early settlers is just as in the U.S. The current evident in the Oklahoma amount being spent in this City of today. The western public/private part nership spirit that helped found exceeds $8 billion. Oklahoma City is apparent everywhere you go. As a result of that vision, Oklahomans are just as visitors can now enjoy likely to be wearing boots a multitude of new and a cowboy hat as they attractions and entertainment are a suit and tie. options. The NBA Magnificent attractions Oklahoma City Thunder Above: Cowboys and Rodeo are center stage each February at the International Finals Rodeo.
Left: Oklahoma River Project.
Opposite Page: Land Run Sculpture Bricktown Ballpark.
8 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 attract record crowds with its fast-paced, pulse- pounding action in the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The arena has proven to be an ideal location for sports, concerts and events.
The Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is home to the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the Los Angles Dodgers Triple A affiliate, and has been named one of the nation's top two minor league baseball facilities. Downtown. Seven cars Streetcars arrive at the The Bricktown Canal run on two loops, with Downtown platforms extends through the varying schedules. With every 12-14 minutes. The Bricktown entertainment 22 platforms on the 4.7- Downtown Map on page district -- just east of down - mile loop, passengers only 40 provides more route town, past the Ballpark to the need to walk a couple information. Oklahoma River. The river a blocks to find a platform. seven-mile-long series of river Day passes are available Oklahoma City isn't lacking lakes bordered by landscaped on each platform for $3, or in entertainment options, areas, trails and recreational single-use tickets are either. The Oklahoma City facilities. Shops, restaurants available for one dollar. Philharmonic Orchestra, and entertainment, hiking Ballet Oklahoma, and and biking trails, and park On Friday and Saturday, Broadway shows at Lyric areas are part of this Bricktown has a dedicated Theatre and the Civic Center developed area. loop that runs from the are just the beginning. Myriad Gardens to East Beautiful lakes, parks and Visitors to OKC have a Bricktown every 15 min - some of the nation's best convenient new way to utes until 2:00 a.m. The golf courses and tennis move around downtown. Downtown loop overlaps facilities also await the The Oklahoma City the Bricktown loop. outdoor enthusiast. Streetcar connects visitors Service along the to hotels, dining and Downtown loop runs Welcome to the new attractions throughout seven days a week. Oklahoma City!
Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 9 Oklahoma City’s newest entertainment destination is Brickopolis. Located in the heart of Bricktown, just west of the ballpark, right on the Bricktown Canal, Brickopolis brings a whole new level of fun to Bricktown.
Chris Johnson, an entrepreneur and a 20-year veteran in the Bricktown Entertainment District had a dream: a unique family-oriented entertainment destination during the day and exhilarating experience for adults in the evening. He brought his dream to life with Brickopolis. The sprawling 24,000 square feet, three-story amusement venue is designed for great food and fun. The complex also includes miniature golf course with fountains and waterfalls and a mining sluice.
Each floor of Brickopolis is designed for different age groups. The canal level features games for younger patrons and a pizza buffet and salad bar. The street level includes a hamburger bar, games and a gift shop. The third-floor features one of the best laser tag venues in the southwest. The glass wall on the canal side of the building offers unparalleled views of Downtown and Bricktown.
The Street Level of Brickopolis is a great atmosphere for the older crowd with the Brickopolis Bar & Grill. As you enter the street level from Mickey Mantle Drive, visitors will find the perfect atmosphere for Burgers and Beer! The Burger Bar serves the best burgers in Bricktown with Hot Fries and Cold Beer to go with them! The full-service bar also features cocktails and specialty drinks. Patio seating is available so you can enjoy the best views on the Bricktown Canal and the gorgeous mini golf course!
10 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 Explore the canal level, which transmits information between features an extensive pizza and salad players and targets. bar buffet. The Pizza Bar is delicious and always has a variety of pizzas to Not to be missed - day or night - is choose from. The restaurant also Brickopolis Mini Golf along the offers daily specials that will tempt Bricktown Canal, offering the your taste buds. Kids and adults ultimate miniature golf experience alike will enjoy the new ice cream in Downtown Oklahoma City! Putt bar! The games on this level are your way through 18 holes of geared for the 10 and under age obstacles, bridges, and cascading group and includes arcade and waterfalls. If you get a hole-in-one redemption games. Adjacent to the on the 18th hole while playing Mini buffet you will find an extensive Golf you win a FREE game of Laser selection of apparel, accessories Tag! It’s a whole-lotta-fun-in-one for and unique souvenir t-shirts. ALL ages!
The 3rd floor features EXTREME After a round of golf, strap into a FUN loaded with more than 50 harness and test your skill on the interactive arcade/redemption Klime wall featuring 3 exhilarating games that are sure to challenge climbs to choose from. After you even the most experienced game master the climb - young and old players. You won’t want to miss the alike will have a blast on the bungee opportunity to experience the fully trampolines, all along the canal themed, 2 story interactive laser tag amidst a fun-filled atmosphere in the arena. heart of Bricktown.
The 7,500 square feet of Brickopolis is located at 101 South two-level excitement in the laser tag Mickey Mantle Drive – you can’t miss arena features exhilarating music it! Games and mini-golf are available and illuminated LED pillars. Sun. – Thurs. 11am to 11pm; Fri. – Imagine stepping into an Sat. 11am to 1am. The Pizza Buffet is action-packed, high-energy video open daily Sun. – Thurs. 11am – 9pm; game where you are armed with Fri. – Sat. 11am to 10pm. The Burger your own super-tech phase and body Bar is open daily from 11am to 11pm. armor, with power ups available For more information call during play! The game operates 405-516-BRIK (2745) or visit using infrared signals which www.Brickopolisu.com.
Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 11 CITY SOURCES DidYouKnow? EMERGENCY Police/Fire/Ambulance...... 911 Myriad Botanical Gardens has AAA Emergency Road Service...... (800) 222-4357 more than 1,200 species of OKC Police Non-Emergency...... 297-1000 plants in the Crystal Bridge, Oklahoma Highway Patrol...... 425-2043 Cellular...... *55 representing plants from every Oklahoma Poison Control Center...... 271-5454 continent in the world except RGENT ARE Antarctica- including more U C First1MED...... North OKC...... 478.0633 than 2,500 orchids. First1MED...... NW OKC...... 495.5841 First1MED...... South OKC...... 636-0767 First1MED...... Edmond...... 844-1633
HOSPITALS Bone and Joint Hospital...... 272-9671 Community Hospital...... 602-8100 Alliance Health Hospital...... 604-6000 Edmond OU 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 Above: Norman Regional Hospital...... 329-6877 OU Medical Center...... 271-4700 Myriad Botanical Gardens Renaissance Women’s Hospital...... 359-9800 Saint Anthony Hospital...... 272-7000 OU Health Science Center...... 271-4000 VA Hospital……...... ……...... 270-0501
CREDIT CARDS : ( TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN ) American Express...... (800) 528-4800 Diners Club...... (800) 234-6377 Discover...... (800) 347-2683 MasterCard or Visa...... (800) 336-8472
GROUND TRANSPORTATION Yellow Cab...... (405) 232-6161
AIRLINES American...... (800) 433-7300 Delta...... (800) 221-1212 Southwest...... (800) 435-9792 United...... (800) 241-6522 Frontier...... (800) 432-135
12 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 DidYouKnow? AIRPORTS Wiley Post Airport...... 789-4061 Oklahoma doesn’t have Indian Will Rogers World Airport Paging...... 316-3271 Police...... 297-1184 Reservations. We do, however, Travelers Aid...... 316-3271 have 39 federally-recognized tribal nations headquarters in ENTERTAINMENT TicketsandInformation the state. Oklahoma has the Ballet Oklahoma...... 848-8637 Black Liberated Arts Center...... 232-2522 largest American Indian popu - Canterbury Choral Society...... 232-7464 lation of any state. Many of Carpenter Square Theatre...... 232-6500 Chesapeake Arena...... 602-8500 the American Indians living in Civic Center Music Hall...... 297-2584 Oklahoma today are COX Business Convention Center...... 602-8700 Lyric Theatre...... 524-9312 descendants from the National Cowboy Museum...... 478-2250 original 67 tribes Oklahoma State Capital...... 521-3356 Science Museum Oklahoma...... 602-6664 inhabiting Indian Territory. OKC Museum of Art...... 236-3100 OKC National Memorial...... 235-3313 Oklahoma Opry...... 297-9773 Oklahoma City Dodgers...... 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 Earlywine Golf Course (36 holes) 115th & S. Portland • 691-1727 James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes) Above: 824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353 Dancers performing at Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes) Red Earth Festival 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 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 13 S WHAT TO SEE & D O
E AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM • 9 E.Sheridan •604-2793
T The American Banjo Museum is a $5 million, world-class
I 21,000 square foot facility honoring the rich history,
S vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. The museum contains more than 300 i nstruments, the largest collection on public display in the world. C Examples include replicas of primitive banjos I developed by African slaves in the Old South, R Minstrel Age instruments from 19th century, post
O WWII instruments used in bluegrass, folk and world music, and museum’s core collection of T ornately decorated banjos made in America during S the Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s. Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6 I Sun 12-5 . Admission: Adults $8; Seniors (55+), Students $7;
H Youth (5-17) $6; Children (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults-2
children) $15; Military $5. • MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS • 301 W.Reno • 445-7080 S The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in the
N heart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring over O
I 2,000 fascinating species of palm trees, flowers and exotic plants from across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun T 11-5. Admission to Crystal Bridge: $8 for adults; $7 C for s tudents, active military and seniors 62+; $5 for
A children 4-12. Discount for groups of 10+. Admission is free
R for children 3 and under. Outdoor grounds: Free. T T NATIONAL COWBOY & W ESTERN A ERITAGE USEUM
H M • 1700NE63rd•478-2250
• The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preserves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the
S frontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superlative collection of classic and contemporary Western art, M including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington,
U and the famous 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail.
E New historical galleries include the American Cowboy
S Gallery, the American Rodeo Gallery, Western Performer’s Gallery and Prosperity Junction, a re-created authentic western U town. Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this national memorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 10-5 M
7 days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50,
• senio rs and students $9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and under free. S
E OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART • 415CouchDrive•236-3100 I The Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts
R Center is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility featuring 15 exhibition
E galleries, an education center, a 250-seat theater, cafe, store and library/resource center. Programs include world-class L traveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs and a L variety of family activities. The commissioned 55 ft.
A signature sculpture by world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and G downtown. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $12; Senior (62+) Students and Children T $10; Children under 5 Free. R A 14 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019
Experience the flavor of Mexico in every sense at Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy. Dining at Abuelo’s is similar to dining at upscale restaurants in Mexico City or other Mexican destinations. Abuelo’s offers authentic standards and signature Mexican cuisine, all made with premium fresh ingredients and served with superior attention to detail. Abuelo’s House Specialties, which combine beef tenderloin, jumbo shrimp, Australian sea bass, salmon and other specially selected ingredients with unique sauces and side dishes, have earned Abuelo’s a reputation for “raising the bar” of Mexican food restaurants. The menu also features a number of traditional items including a variety of enchilada choices, fajitas, chile rellenos, quesadillas, and chimichangas. Your likely just minutes away from either of the two locations - 17 E. Sheridan in Bricktown, 405-235-1422 and 3001 W. Memorial Road in North Oklahoma City, 405-755-2680.
TIGER SAFARI • 963 CountyStreet2930•Tuttle•414-9365 Tiger Safari has one of the largest collections of exotic and domestic animals in Oklahoma. Guests are guided by a member of their professional staff. The experience lets you personally meet and feed many of the exotic animals. A few of the many animals you'll be introduced to are Emmett the Capuchin Monkey, and Heckle and Jeckle the Fennec Foxes. Pet a Ring-Tailed Lemur or a Kinkajou or hold a huge snake – if you are brave enough! You can feed tigers, bears, as well as many of the petting zoo animals. Tiger Safari is available for camping, hayrides, and interactive opportunities for young and old alike. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5:30pm . Admission is $15 (includes monkey feeding); VIP (includes petting animals) is $35; Children 2 and under free. Overnight camping and cabins seasonal pricing. OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM • 620NHarvey•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: Open seven days a week, Mon - Sat, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun, Noon -6 p..m Ticket sales stop daily at 5 p.m. Admission: $15 Adults, $12 Seniors 62+, Military with ID and Students (Age 6 throughcollege with ID), 5 and under free. OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101NE50th•424-3344 Come on, the wild is calling! One of the top three family-friendly zoos in the nation, the Zoo features a diverse and fascinating animal and plant collection. Children and adults alike will enjoy world class habitats including Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook, Oklahoma Trails and the new elephant habitat. The Children’s Zoo allows kids of all ages the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature through play plus interactions with barnyard animals and the ever-popular lorikeets! Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Adventure District the Zoo is open everyday except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours: 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 • 2020 RemingtonPlace•602-6664 The state’s premier destination for family fun, Science Museum Oklahoma houses over eight acres of hands-on science experiences. Experience the 20,000-square-foot CurioCity, the excitement of live entertainment shows, a newly renovated Science Floor, Planetarium shows, the explosive fun of Science Live and much more. The museum provides a safe environment for letting your inner-child run wild. Museum Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. General Admission: Adults (13-64) $15.95; Seniors (65+) $12.95; Children (3-12) $12.95. Complimentary admission for children 2 and younger. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 19 20 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 the Amazon. The Brazilian barbecue LAME IT ON THE SOUTH… churrasco originated in the south of B Brazil with the gauchos, or cowboys, Oklahoma City has become a great who prized a cut of meat from the top destination for foodies, offering a of the beef rump called picanha, which diverse selection of restaurants with is rolled in sea salt and sometimes unique flavors and different cultural garlic, and cooked rotisserie-style over influences. More charcoal on long restaurants are seeking skewers. diverse sources of inspiration, and ethnic flavors, allowing Café do Brasil has adventurous consumers been bringing all the opportunity to try these flavors and new flavors and ingredients to OKC, ingredients. for over 13 years. Café do Brasil has been the home of Guests are more many cultures, and educated today than represents Brazil’s ever in worldly melting pot of flavors and ingredients, colours, languages explains Chef/ and customs. Chef Proprietor Ana Paixao Davis presents a Davis from Café do dynamic and exciting Brasil. Diners want menu including diverse taste options for vegetarian, experiences, they vegans and gluten want food to be free guests. authentic, adapting dishes to fit menu creativity, while Located in the heart maintaining their of Midtown, in a authenticity. white Mission-style building that dates back to the 1930s, The food of Brazil is Café do Brasil is an interesting mix of known for its bright cultures that have yellow walls, tall come together to ceiling, loudness, and create the modern Brazilian artifacts Brazilian food culture. hanging on the walls. The original The restaurant has a indigenous people of Brazil, the large dining room that can seat large Portuguese, and the African slaves, parties as well as a smaller intimate brought by the Portuguese, have all had area for smaller groups. a part in creating this cuisine. Café do Brasil is located in the Brazilian food is an exuberant, Midtown District at 440 NW 11th. For colorful mix of Portuguese, African more information and reservations and native foods, including some from call 405-525-9779 or visit www.cafedobrazilokc.com.
Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 21 22 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 ocated in the heart of Bricktown, Coyote Ugly Oklahoma City opened its doors to capacity Lcrowds, with the world famous ‘Coyotes’ entertaining the thirsty patrons! As the doors opened – the Coyotes immediately jumped onto the bar and danced to a mix of classic and hard rock while the crowd cheered them.
‘Welcome to Coyote Ugly!’ yelled founder Liliana Lovell.
Coyote Ugly’s founder Liliana ‘Lil’ Lovell grew up in a lower middle class family in New Rochelle, New York and worked two jobs to pay for a private high-school education and put gas in her ‘67 VW Bug. After graduation, Lil was bound for NYU. It was during her college years – she learned her business acumen.
Coyote Ugly Saloon first opened its doors to the public in Manhattan, on January 27th, 1993 and was an instant success. She had perfected her business plan - beautiful girls + booze = money. Coyote Ugly Saloon quickly established itself in the hearts of New Yorkers as their preeminent drinking establishment.
Coyote Ugly gained national attention in early 1997 when a story called “The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon” written by former Coyote bartender Elizabeth Gilbert for GQ magazine, shined a spotlight on the little bar in the East Village. Shortly after that, Hollywood came knocking and the movie rights to Lil's story were sold. “Coyote Ugly” opened in September 2000, has grossed over $100 million and a worldwide audience quickly learned what the phrase “We don’t serve water here!” meant.
What makes this saloon different than most bars, is the sexy and sassy “coyotes” that pour drinks while keeping a beat from behind AND on top of the bar! The “coyotes” use the bar top as their stage for high energy singing of your favorite tunes and pulse raising dancing performances.
Lil’s Coyote Ugly Saloons are still run with the same mission statement: Quick wit, unshakable assurance, and the ability to take your last dollar, has made Coyote Ugly what it is today.
Yousawthemovie–youlovedtherealityshow–now isyourchancetoexperiencetherealthing.CoyoteUgly Saloonislocatedat121EastCaliforniaontheBricktown Canal.Formoreinformationcall405-602-UGLY orvisit www.coyoteuglysaloon.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS Thru 8/31 Jim Henson - Life ALLEVENTSSUBJECTTOCHANGE and Legacy - American Banjo Museum – 405-604-2793 www.americanbanjomuseum.com ONGOING Thru 9/22 Van Gogh, Monet, Degas: Thru 7/14 Horseplay - National The Mellon Collection of French Art Cowboy & Western Heritage from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Museum - 405-478-2250 Oklahoma City Museum of Art www.nationalcowboymuseum.org 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com
Thru 10/20 Layered Stories Thru 8/11 The 47th Annual Prix de America’s Canyonlands - National West Art Exhibition & Sale - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Thru 12/1 Photographing the Street Thru 8/29 Patrick Riley: A Oklahoma City Museum of Art 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com Retrospective - Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum Thru 12/31 Postwar Abstraction: 405-235-4458, www.oklahomahof.co Variations - Oklahoma City Museum of Art - 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com Thru 12/31 Passport - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Thru 12/31 From the Golden Age to the Moving Image: The Changing Face of the Permanent Collection - Oklahoma City Museum of Art - 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com
Thru 12/31 Dale Chihuly: Magic & Light - Oklahoma City Museum of Art 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com
JULY
7/2-7 National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals - Lazy E Arena, Edmond – 405-282-RIDE www.LazyE.com
7/3 Oklahoma City Philharmonic Red White & Boom - East Parking Lot - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400 www.statefairparkokc.com
7/3 Sonic Summer Movie Series Devon Lawn and Bandshell Myriad Botanical Gardens - 405-445-7080 www.myriadgardens.org
7/3-6 Libertyfest Carnival – Mitch Park, Edmond – 405-340-2527 www.libertyfest.org
7/4 Libertyfest Fireworks – UCO Campus, Edmond – 405-340-2527 www.libertyfest.org
7/4 Libertyfest Parade Downtown Edmond - 405-340-2527 www.libertyfest.org
7/4-7 OKC Dodgers vs. Round Rock – Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark – 405-218-1000 www.okcdodgers.com
7/5 Dancing in the Gardens (Hip Hop) – Seasonal Plaza - Myriad Botanical Garden – 405-445-7080 www.myriadgardens.org
7/6 Oklahoma City Energy FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC - Taft Stadium – 405-235-5425 www.energyfc.com 7/6 Train Rides - Oklahoma Railway Museum - 405-424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
7/6 David Carr – UCO Jazz Lab Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.ucojazzlab.com
7/7 Sunday Twilight Concert Series featuring Equilibrium (Soul/Jazz) Devon Lawn Stage - Myriad Botanical Gardens - 405-445-7080 www.myriadgardens.org
7/9-14 Disney’s Newsies – presented by Lyric Theatre - Civic Center Music Hall - Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre 405-297-2264, www.okcciviccenter.com
7/10 Annie Sonic Summer Movie Series – Devon Lawn and Bandshell Myriad Botanical Gardens 405-445-7080, www.myriadgardens.org
7/10 21 Savage - i am > i was Tour The Criterion – 405-308-1803 www.criterionokc.com
7/12 Wynonna & The Big Noise Showplace Theatre – Riverwind Casino, Norman - 405-322-6464 www.riverwind.com
7/12-14 Half Price Books Clearance Sale - Centennial Building - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400 www.statefairparkokc.com
7/13 Bricktown Classic Expo: Anderson Powerlifting – Cox Convention Center – 405-602-8500 www.coxconventioncenter.com
7/14 Oklahoma Bridal Show - The Pavilion - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400 www.statefairparkokc.com
7/14 Sunday Twilight Concert Series featuring Steelwind (Bluegrass) – Devon Lawn Stage Myriad Botanical Gardens 405-445-7080, www.myriadgardens.org
7/17 Oklahoma City Energy FC vs. Reno 1868 FC - Taft Stadium 405-235-5425, www.energyfc.com 7/17 Wonder Sonic Summer Movie Series – Devon Lawn and Bandshell Myriad Botanical Gardens 405-445-7080, www.myriadgardens.org
7/18 Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road – UCO Jazz Lab Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.ucojazzlab.com
7/19 WWE Summerslam Heatwave Tour - Chesapeake Energy Arena - 405-602-8700 www.chesapeakearena.com
7/19-21 Oklahoma Summer Bead & Jewelry Show - Oklahoma Expo Hall - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400 www.statefairparkokc.com
7/19-21 OKC Dodgers vs. San Antonio – Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 405-218-1000, www.okcdodgers.com
7/19-12/31 Passport - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - 405-478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
7/20 Train Rides - Oklahoma Railway Museum - 405-424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
7/20 Robert Earl Keen – Showplace Theatre – Riverwind Casino, Norman 405-322-6464 www.riverwind.com
7/20 Nightfall Haunted Territory's Horror Con - Centennial Building State Fair Park – 405-946-7400 www.statefairparkokc.com
7/20-21 Brick Universe Lego Fan Convention – Cox Convention Center – 405-602-8500 www.coxconventioncenter.com
7/20-27 Arabian Horse Association Youth Nationals - Jim Norick Arena State Fair Park - 405-946-7400 www.statefairparkokc.com
7/21 Sunday Twilight Concert Series featuring Son D’Cuba (Latin Pop) – Devon Lawn Stage Myriad Botanical Gardens 405-445-7080 www.myriadgardens.org Looking for a perfect evening of light-hearted fun and live music – look no further than Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar. Located in the heart of Bricktown Entertainment District – the interac - tive fun of nationally known piano players bring your favorite songs to life!
Their performers play everything from pop to rock, hip hop to country. Billy Joel? Elton John? Of course. And almost ANYTHING else you can think of! These talented performers will have you singing, laughing, clapping and dancing all evening long.
Seating is open, but to get the best tables in the house, a reservation is recommended. The doors open at 7:30pm and the show runs until 2am. Michael Murphy's Dueling Piano Bar is located at 119 East California on the Riverwalk in Bricktown. For more information and reserva - tions, call 405-231-5397 or visit www.mur - physpianobar.com .
32 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 7/21 Lynyrd Skynyrd with Gov’t Mule - Chesapeake Energy Arena 405-602-8700, www.chesapeakearena.com 7/23-28 Titanic – presented by Lyric Theatre - Civic Center Music Hall - Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatrev - 405-297-2264 www.okcciviccenter.com 7/24 Aquaman Sonic Summer Movie Series – Devon Lawn and Bandshell - Myriad Botanical Gardens - 405-445-7080 www.myriadgardens.org 7/26 Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters – Grand Events Center Grand Casino, Shawnee 405-964-7263, www.GrandBoxOffice.com 7/26-28 Barrel Bash and Bonus Barrel Race Regionals - Lazy E Arena, Edmond – 405-282-RIDE www.LazyE.com 7/26-28 OKC Dodgers vs. Memphis Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 405-218-1000, www.okcdodgers.com 7/26 REO Speedwagon Showplace Theatre – Riverwind Casino, Norman 405-322-6464, www.riverwind.com 7/26 Dancing in the Gardens (70’s Disco) – Seasonal Plaza Myriad Botanical Garden - 405-445-7080 www.myriadgardens.org 7/27 Chris Brown: The Inidgoat Tour - Chesapeake Energy Arena 405-602-8700, www.chesapeakearena.com 7/27 New World Comic Con Oklahoma Expo Hall - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400 www.statefairparkokc.com 7/28 Sunday Twilight Concert Series featuring Empire State Band (Blues/Rock) – Devon Lawn Stage - Myriad Botanical Gardens 405-445-7080 www.myriadgardens.org 7/30-8/18 Hamilton – presented by OKC Broadway - Civic Center Music Hall - Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre - 405-297-2264 www.okcciviccenter.com
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YUCATAN TACO STAND TOBY KEITH ’S “I L OVE THIS BAR & G RILL Bricktown • On the Canal • 604-5384 310JohnnyBenchDr.•Bricktown • 231-0254 Featuringthe freshest Latin fusion cuisine in a Welcome! Kick up your heels and head down to fast casual setting. Yucatan Taco Stand the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over 100 features both indoor and outdoor dining pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia including options where patrons can experience fast signed guitars, platinum records and clothing casual elegance surrounded by lively Keith wore in videos. Take a seat on one of our music. “Redneck Loveseats” and get ready to Love This Bar and Grill. Open Daily at 11a.m.
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Skeletons: Museum of Osteology 38 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 f you want to see a little of the real West of today, mosey on down to Stockyards City, a few minutes Iwest of downtown. A “must see” while in the Stockyards is Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry. The New York Times recommends the Gallery as a must see destination in the book “The New York Times: 36 hours, 150 weekends in the USA and Canada.”
Over the last 40 years exhibiting her works with fellow artists throughout the country, Yolanda White Antelope has gathered her fellow Native American and Western Artists to bring the show home to Oklahoma. The gallery features works by Native American and a broad variety of items from Oklahoma’s tribes and Native American and Western Artwork of nationally and regionally recognized Artists.
Particularly popular are the white pottery pieces with horse hairs burned onto their surfaces in Jackson Pollock-like swirling patterns – a technique pioneered by White Antelope. When those in the know chat about horse hair pottery White Antelope’s name is always at the top of their list! White Antelope is affiliated with the Acoma Tribe. “People of the White Rock” – which seems fitting when you admire her pottery. White Antelope’s horse hair pottery may be found around the world and is on permanent display at the Brooklyn Art Museum, New York City. She and her Artwork have appeared on national television (CNN) and on many local stations. In print you may find her and her artwork in The New York Times, Southern Living, The Cowboy Way, and Native People.
Popular with visitors and locals alike is the extensive selection of quality Native American jewelry. Exceptional works are created by Mario Badillo, the on-site jeweler, working in silver, gold, North American turquoise, Australian Gaspeite, white buffalo turquoise, and other faceted stones. Mario has spent the last 26 years featuring works in sculptured stone and metal smithing throughout the country. He has brought the concept of seeing into the stone - complementing his ability to unite the precious gemstones with the creativity of forging metals - to embrace the beauty of the natural stone to complete his inspirations in his jewelry designs. Mario creates many of the traditional Native works in Silver and Gold that are not wax-casted from molds, but custom made by hand.
OklahomaNativeArtandJewelry,aNative Americanownedandoperatedgallery,islocated aroundthecornerfromCattleman’sSteakhouse (anothermustdointheStockyards)at2204 Exchange.Formoreinformation,callthestoreat 405-604-9800,orvisitwww.oknativeart.com. Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 39 16
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18 A winery in Bricktown? Hard to believe - but true. Put a Cork In It is a unique winery and tasting room. They let you taste their wines for free and hope you find one to call your favorite. They make, bottle and label their wines on premise, so if you want to watch or even help you're welcome to do that. You can even make, bottle and custom label a batch of wine of your own.
Put A Cork In It uses juices from the finest varietal grapes to produce wines that are great for any occasion. Whether you enjoy a chilled glass of chardonnay, a smooth merlot, or a deliciously sweet light wine, they have one for you.
Complimentary tastings are available to persons over 21. Once you find a wine you like, larger tastings are reasonably priced. You can even keep the glass as a souvenir for a small price. Of course, you also purchase and take your favorite wine home by the bottle or by the case.
Put a Cork In It is located at 115 E. California in Bricktown on the canal level of the Miller-Jackson Building. The tasting room is open from 1-8 Wednesday & Thursday; 1-10 Friday & Saturday; and Sunday from 1-6. For more information. call 405.605.6656 or visit www.putacorkinitwinery.com
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44 Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 ith non-stop gaming promotions and giveaways as well as with the most action-packed entertainment Wcalendar in the metro area, it's no surprise Riverwind Casino has been recognized as the metro's best gaming spot several years in a row.
The world-class venue now offers more than 2,700 electronic games, more than 50 blackjack and poker tables, and off-track betting lounge. With an elegant hotel adjacent to the casino, it's all right here!
Riverwind Casino also keeps audiences enthralled inside the Showplace Theatre, a state-of-the-art music and entertainment venue like none other in the region. From red dirt country fans to mixed martial arts' enthusiasts, the breathtaking performances leave audiences wanting more. Headliners of the upcoming concerts at Riverwind's Showplace Theatre include Wynonna & The Big Noise, July 12; Robert Earl Keen, July 20 and REO Speedwagon, July 26.
You never know what local legends you might encounter while at Riverwind. Award-winning country music star and local resident, Toby Keith once thrilled concert goers with a surprise visit to take the stage alongside county music legend Willie Nelson for a couple of duets.
Don’t miss Chips ‘N Ales – the sportsbar at Riverwind. for delicious dining with an authentic Olde England flavor. They serve hand-battered chicken, shrimp, Alaskan cod and hand-cut chips in a traditional London pub featuring rich, wood textures and stained glass. In addition to favorites Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Fried Pork Cutlet and the 50/50 Burger. Chips ‘N Ales features 15 plasma TVs, two projection screens and 27- inch LCD screens at every booth with independent channel selection offering most NFL games in a casual fireplace setting.
Riverwindcontinuesitstraditionoflettingpatrons andmetro-arearesidentsknowwhatwinningfeels like!Formoreinformationonconcerts,hotel reservationsandcurrentpromotions,visit www.Riverwind.comorcall405-322-6000.
Oklahoma City KEY • July 2019 45 Local Chef Bruce Rinehart opened Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine at the corner of 28th and Penn in 2004. Chef Bruce created an “little island of fine dining” with East Coast style fresh seafood, killer pastas and a huge variety of favorites from the New England area. His newest venture is in the heart of downtown - The Manhattan. Part bar, part restaurant and part downtown neighborhood hangout, the joint is famous for not only the food – which ranges from sandwiches and salads for lunch and steak and seafood for dinner – but also for 14 different varieties of manhattans made with five different types of cherries, six to eight varieties of vermouth and bitters of all flavors. The menu features a variety of tastes for everyone – including their renowned variety of fresh seafood - but there are a couple of ‘must-do’s” on the menu. The Manhattan features the locally (if not nationally) famous Rococo Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. House-made daily, it is a staple for us landlocked Okie’s. If you’re a fan of the classic Reuben Sandwich – this is also a must-do. The Manhattan’s ‘Zach’s Classic Reuben’ is piled thick with burgundy-colored pastrami that is brined in pink salt and spices, rubbed and smoked over 10 days, then topped with homemade sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing served warm on rye with gruyere cheese and whole grain mustard sauce. The Manhattan Neighborhood Bar in Downtown OKC is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call 405-605-5300 or visit themanhattanokc.com for more information.
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