From the Mayor WWe hope you enejoy ylour sctay ino our wmonderful cie ty. Oklahoma City is rich with visitor opportunities, offering a variety of attractions and entertainment activities, and has a small-town flavor while offering the benefits of a large metropolitan city. You can experience first-class cultural programs of music, theater and dance, as well as museums and galleries. These, combined with our excellent shopping, hotels and restaurants, will create an unforgettable visit to Oklahoma City. I am pleased that you have chosen to visit Oklahoma City and let KEY Magazine be your guide. KEY Magazine is a comprehensive guide to events and attractions and provides helpful information about tourist sites, restaurants, and places to shop. I am sure that you will enjoy our unique brand of western hospitality and our friendly people! Sincerely, David Holt, Mayor

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12 City Sources s 14 What to See & Do t 16 KEY EditorsPick : Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 20 KEY Nightlife: Whiskey Chicks Cocktails Kitchen n 22 OKC& SAVE : Coupons e 28 Calendar of Events t 35 Restaurants & Clubs 36 Oklahoma City Map n 38 KEY Shopping : Crossbar Gallery

o 40 Downtown Map 42 KEY EditorsPick : Yucatan Taco Stand 44 KEY Musem : American Museum C OKLAHOMA CITY

® Vol. 74 • October 2018 • No. 8 Established 1947 The Newest Frontier Key of Oklahoma, Inc Oklahoma City Corporate Offices Cowboys began their 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. Suite 112 history on the Texas plains. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Texas ranchers found they had large supplies of beef Office: 405-602-3300 with no place to sell it. The FAX: 405-602-3800 East Coast needed beef. To [email protected] meet that demand, Texas www.keyokc.com ranchers had to move their cattle to the closest railroads, Publisher which were in Kansas. The Frank Sims Chisholm Trail and other Managing Editor cattle routes were made Mary Motter Oklahoma City is a surprise ABOUT OUR PAST … through Oklahoma to many visitors and Oklahoma’s written histo - between 1866 and 1889. Director of Sales newcomers, with all the While traveling through Scott Hope ry began in 1541 when friendliness of a small town Spanish explorer Coronado Oklahoma, the ranchers Photography and the amenities of our ventured through this area. realized the territory was not Red Sky Total Solutions nation’s biggest cities. And At that time, it was the home only closer to the railroads, but a good location for raising Distribution with over fifty attractions, of the Plains Indian tribes, Matt Page 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 never given over to any © COPYRIGHT 2018. No part of this publication 1803, Oklahoma was sold may be reproduced in any form, including electronic and do. to the U.S. as part of the Indian tribe - the and photocopy, without the permission in writing from Louisiana Purchase. Unassigned Lands. In the the publisher. All ads designed by Oklahoma City Oklahoma City was born 1880s, many frontier KEY Magazine may not be reproduced for publication in a single day - April 22, In the 1830s, the federal Americans wanted to move elsewhere. Distributed monthly to hotels, motels and other distribution points in Oklahoma City, Norman, 1889. Just a little over a government forced the Five into this land. Soon, landless Edmond, and statewide at Tourist Information Centers. 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 Subscription rate: $40 per year, first class mail. tribes were living in the Single copies mailed at $3.95 each. Bulk orders filled and-timbered land of gently authorization. These at no cost to conventions and special groups. 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 Oklahoma City KEY Magazine is a registered trademark. just over 100 years, this Oklahoma over a trail that government into opening This magazine is authorized by KEY Magazines, Inc., a national chain of visitor publications located in collection of tents grew to became known as the “Trail the territory up to Arizona, Carmel/Monterey, Chicago, Cincinnati, a metropolitan city that of Tears.” Many men, homesteaders . Colorado, Dallas, Fort Worth, Memphis, Milwaukee, sprawls across 625 square women and children died Nashville, Oklahoma City, Palm Springs. Affiliates: miles of America's heartland. during this long and Boston Panorama, Florida See Magazines, This Month President Benjamin in Houston, Today in Las Vegas, New York City Its metro population numbers treache rous trip. Once these Harrison signed legislation Guide, Pittsburgh Point, This Week in San Diego. 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 • October 2018 7 April 22, 1889, about like the National Cowboy attract record crowds with DidYouKnow? 50,000 homesteaders and Western Heritage its fast-paced, pulse- gathered at the boundaries. Museum, Remington Park pounding action in the The world’s first installed At noon, the cannon Race Track, Frontier City new Chesapeake Energy roared, and the hordes of Theme Park, and the Red Arena. The arena, a parking meter was in people streamed over the Earth Indian Center all 20,000-seat entertainment Oklahoma City, on July 16, line on wagons and reflect the strong ties this facility, has proven to be 1935. Carl C. Magee, of buckboards, horseback, on area has with its western an ideal location for foot and even on bicycles heritage. basketball, concerts and Oklahoma City, is generally into the two million acres events. 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 The 15,000-seat Chickasaw City grew out of the were faced with a decision: Bricktown Ballpark is patent for a “coin controlled plains. The settlers who to compete or retreat. The home to the Oklahoma parking meter” on May 13, entered to claim land decision was made to City Dodgers, the Los 1935. before the official start of compete and the city Angles Dodgers Triple A the land run were called launched a visionary project - affiliate, and has been areas are part of this Meridian area hotels, state Sooners. Hence the state’s one that would change the named one of the nation's developed area. fairgrounds and Stockyards nickname. On November face of Oklahoma City top two minor league area with downtown and 16, 1907, the Oklahoma forever. That plan was baseball facilities. A multi-million dollar Bricktown. The unique Territory and Indian Territory Metropolitan Area Projects facelift and renovation of system offers continuous joined, and Oklahoma (MAPS), an ambitious The Bricktown Canal the Cox Convention Center service six days a week. became the 46th state. program that is one of extends through the has added new meeting the most aggressive and Bricktown entertainment rooms and lobby areas, Oklahoma City isn't lacking OKLAHOMA CITY TODAY successful public-private district -- just east of down - along with a remodeled in entertainment options, The pioneer zeal of those partnerships ever undertaken town, past the Ballpark to the exterior and exhibit space. either. The Oklahoma City early settlers is just as in the U.S. The current Oklahoma River. The river is The renovation of the Philharmonic Orchestra, evident in the Oklahoma amount being spent in this being transformed into a Civic Center Music Hall, Ballet Oklahoma, and City of today. The western public/private part nership seven-mile-long series of river an historic art deco building, Broadway shows at Lyric spirit that helped found exceeds $8 billion. lakes bordered by landscaped is now the premier Theatre and the Civic Center Oklahoma City is apparent areas, trails and recreational performing arts venue in are just the beginning. everywhere you go. As a result of that vision, facilities. the Southwest. Beautiful lakes, parks and Oklahomans are just as visitors can now enjoy some of the nation's best A new transportation golf courses and tennis likely to be wearing boots a multitude of new Work on the initial proj - system, EMBARK, covers and a cowboy hat as they attractions and entertainment ect is complete, however facilities also await the a three-mile area and loops outdoor enthusiast. are a suit and tie. options. The NBA new projects are being through downtown with an Magnificent attractions Oklahoma City Thunder added. Shops, restaurants additional segment of the Above: and entertainment, hiking Welcome to the new trolley system linking the Oklahoma City! Cowboys and Rodeo are and biking trails, and park center stage each January at the International Finals Rodeo.

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8 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 9 everyone. Start with a truly spectacular Caesar salad prepared tableside, adding to the already intriguing ambiance. Junior’s takes the words fine dining to a new level.

Junior’s boasts some of the finest cuts of meat prepared precisely to perfection. For an entrée choose from a succulent Prime Cowboy Bone-in Ribeye, 13- ounce center cut K.C. Strip or an 8-ounce Filet that will literally melt in Junior's of Oklahoma your mouth. City has been specializing Every City has an iconic restaurant – Since 2003, Junior’s has been contributing factor in the in good food and even the one that is the fabric of the owned and operated by Jim Shumsky. successful status of a Fish offerings include better service since 1973. com munity. The restaurant that has Jim, a long-time patron of Junior’s, great restaurant. “You cold-water Australian Enjoy lunch or dinner weathered the test of time. The purchased the business after his don’t change success,” lobst er tails, perfectly Monday - Saturday. restaurant that is the locals “go to” remarkably successful, 40-year Shumsky says. “This prepared grilled salmon, Junior's is located 2601 place for great atmosphere, service career with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. place is legendary.” He Orange Roughy, fried or and consistency - but most importantly Shumsky says, “You’re welcomed at the is grateful to be able to NW Expressway in the grilled shrimp, and basement of the west Oil great food. For more than 45 years, door, recognized; you eat an outstanding keep a true historic piece Alaskan King Crab legs. of Oklahoma City history Center building. The Oil that place is Junior’s. meal and are thanked for coming Juniors’s poultry offering when you leave.” This has been a alive embodying the Center is located between same belief system and is a taste of a bygone era Penn and May Avenue, on trademark of the beliefs behind what - cast-iron skillet fried Stepping into Junior’s is truly like has made Junior’s one of Oklahoma true love of the restaurant , Northwest Expressway. stepping back in time. The lush red City’s legendary places to eat. that has made it a chicken. walls, romantic lumination of success and a landmark Parking underground is chan deliers, and the sunken piano for so many years. For dessert, choose a available for direct bar are all reminiscent of a time in sumptuous treat from their access to Junior's. For Oklahoma where money flowed more The menu isn’t long and extensive dessert menu or reservations and more freely and tastes were exquisite. The hasn’t changed all that try an Oklahoma favorite, information, call era may be long gone, but Junior’s much since early days, but Brandy Ice - silky smooth 405-848-5597 or visit still embodies the spirit of the time. there is something for and delicious. www.juniorsokc.com. Opened in 1973 and located in the Oil Center Building as an elite, pri vate club, Junior’s has even gained literary notoriety in the books, Funny Money and Belly Up. Junior’s ‘became the sanctum sanctorum of new-oilie-ism’ as the meeting place for those involved in the Penn Square Bank collapse, which ultimately The servers, many of who have shook the country’s banking industry. worked at Junior’s for many years, One can only imagine the conversations allow the diners to linger over dinner, and influential businessmen and which in today’s fast-paced world is oilmen of the time. almost a lost art, but is definitely a CITY SOURCES DidYouKnow? DidYouKnow? EMERGENCY AIRPORTS Police/Fire/Ambulance...... 911 Wiley Post Airport...... 789-4061 Oklahoma doesn’t have Indian Myriad Botanical Gardens has AAA Emergency Road Service...... (800) 222-4357 Will Rogers World Airport Paging...... 316-3271 Reservations. We do, however, more than 1,200 species of OKC Police Non-Emergency...... 297-1000 Police...... 297-1184 Travelers Aid...... 316-3271 have 39 federally-recognized plants in the Crystal Bridge, Oklahoma Highway Patrol...... 425-2043 Cellular...... *55 tribal nations headquarters in representing plants from every Oklahoma Poison Control Center...... 271-5454 ENTERTAINMENT TicketsandInformation the state. Oklahoma has the continent in the world except Ballet Oklahoma...... 848-8637 RGENT ARE largest American Indian popu - Antarctica- including more U C Black Liberated Arts Center...... 232-2522 First1MED...... North OKC...... 478.0633 Canterbury Choral Society...... 232-7464 lation of any state. Many of than 2,500 orchids. First1MED...... NW OKC...... 495.5841 Carpenter Square Theatre...... 232-6500 the American Indians living in First1MED...... South OKC...... 636-0767 Chesapeake Arena...... 602-8500 Civic Center Music Hall...... 297-2584 First1MED...... Edmond...... 844-1633 Oklahoma today are COX Business Convention Center...... 602-8700 Lyric Theatre...... 524-9312 descendants from the HOSPITALS National Cowboy Museum...... 478-2250 original 67 tribes Bone and Joint Hospital...... 272-9671 Oklahoma State Capital...... 521-3356 inhabiting Indian Territory. Community Hospital...... 602-8100 Science Museum Oklahoma...... 602-6664 Alliance Health Hospital...... 604-6000 OKC Museum of Art...... 236-3100 Edmond OU Medical Center...... 341-6100 OKC National Memorial...... 235-3313 Oklahoma Opry...... 297-9773 Integris Baptist Medical Center...... 949-3011 Oklahoma City Dodgers...... 218-1000 Integris Southwest Medical Center...... 636-7000 Oklahoma City Thunder...... 208-4800 Mercy Health Center...... 755-1515 Prairie Dance Theatre...... 424-2249 Midwest Regional Medical Center...... 610-4411 Rose State College Performing Arts...... 733-7960 Above: Norman Regional Hospital...... 329-6877 Stage Center Presents...... 270-4801 OU Medical Center...... 271-4700 State Fair Park...... 948-6704 Myriad Botanical Gardens Renaissance Women’s Hospital...... 359-9800 Stockyards City...... 235-7267 Saint Anthony Hospital...... 272-7000 OU Health Science Center...... 271-4000 PUBLIC GOLF COURSES VA Hospital……...... ……...... 270-0501 Earlywine Golf Course (36 holes) 115th & S. Portland • 691-1727 CREDIT CARDS : ( TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN ) James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes) Above: American Express...... (800) 528-4800 824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353 Dancers performing at Diners Club...... (800) 234-6377 Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes) Red Earth Festival Discover...... (800) 347-2683 4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565 MasterCard or Visa...... (800) 336-8472 Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes) 4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421 GROUND TRANSPORTATION Yellow Cab...... (405) 232-6161 Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes) 2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874

AIRLINES PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS American...... (800) 433-7300 Delta...... (800) 221-1212 Earlywine Golf Course (12 Courts) Southwest...... (800) 435-9792 S.W. 119th & May Avenue United...... (800) 241-6522 OKC Tennis Center (24 courts) Frontier...... (800) 432-135 N.W. 36th & Portland

12 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 13 NATIONAL COWBOY & W ESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

S HAT O EE O W T S & D 1700NE63rd•478-2250 E AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum preserves

T 9 E.Sheridan •604-2793 the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. I The American Banjo Museum is a $5 million, This popular visitor attraction features a superlative collection S world-class 21,000 square foot facility honoring of classic and contemporary Western art, including works the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, and the famous C of the banjo. The museum contains more than 300 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail. New historical I instruments, the largest collection on public display in galleries include the American Cowboy Gallery, the R the world. Examples include replicas of primitive American Rodeo Gallery, Western Performer’s Gallery and O developed by African slaves in the Old Prosperity Junction, a re-created authentic western town.

T South, Minstrel Age instruments from 19th century, Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this S post WWII instruments used in bluegrass, folk and national memorial to the American cowboy. I world music, and museum’s core collection of ornately decorated banjos made in America during the Jazz Age of Hours: Open 10-5 7 days a week except Thanksgiving, H the 1920’s and 30s. Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6 Sun 12-5 . Admission: Christmas & New Years Day. Admission: adults $12.50, senio rs and students $9.75, children ages 4-12 $5.75, children 3 and

• Adults $8; Seniors (55+), Students $7; Youth (5-17) $6; Children (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults-2 children) $15; Military $5. under free. S MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART N 301 W.Reno-445-7080 415CouchDrive•236-3100 O The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in The Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual I the heart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility featuring 15 T is the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring exhibition galleries, an education center, a 250-seat theater, C over 2,000 fascinating species of palm trees, flowers cafe, store and library/resource center. Programs include world-class traveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs A and exotic plants from across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat and a variety of family activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculpture by R 9-5; Sun 11-5. Admission to Crystal Bridge: $8 for world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and T adults; $7 for s tudents, active military and seniors 62+; downtown. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $12; Senior

T $5 for children 4-12. Discount for groups of 10+. Admission (62+) Students and Children $10; Children under 5 Free. is free for children 3 and under. Outdoor grounds: Free. A

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• S E I R E L L A G T R A 14 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 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 experi - ences. 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 • October 2018 19 drink creations, from his career in hiskey Chicks is a wonderful Arizona and California. One of his Wsurprise - from the outside, it doesn't most popular specialty drinks is the look like you might expect, but walk in Black-out, featuring Woodford and everything changes! Inside it is a Reserve, black walnut bitters, fresh cozy place that has lemon juice and award-winning finished with cocktails and classic mesquite smoke. decor that pro vides guests with a Fall in Oklahoma one-of-a-kind fine is the perfect time to enjoy his experience. expansive selections Known to be one of scotch. A popular choice of locals is of the oldest building the High Roller in Bricktown, the flight which building was includes McCallan constructed by Wells 18, Balvenie 21, Fargo in 1906 with Johnny Walker Blue, bricks railroaded in and Oban 18. from Chicago after the fire. It was used Voted the best as the Oklahoma post-game/concert City base and horse spot by Gazette, the stable for the bar features 7 high company’s over land definition TV’s for freight services until sports and live music 1917. or DJ’s on every weekend. The kitchen Today, Whiskey pumps out outstanding Chicks provides wings and features guests with a a delicious Whiskey unique cocktail and Chick burger and a whiskey bar that unique twist on a feels like a cross Chicken Fried Chicken. between a New Whiskey Chicks York style vintage also offers a variety cocktail bar and an of wraps and vegetarian Oklahoma Territory options. pre-land run saloon. Featuring over 200 whiskeys, 20 local Whiskey Chicks is microbrews, over 30 varieties of bitters located in Bricktown at 115 East Reno, in addition to a full liquor and wine bar. just steps from the Chesapeake Arena. Open Tuesday thru Friday from Whiskey Chicks is the inspiration of 5-11pm; Saturday, 3-2am; and Sunday Kevin McCracken, an Oklahoma native 3-12am (hours may vary based on from Sulphur. Kevin brought 26 years events). For more information call of experience, and his award-winning 405-228-0087.

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10/5 First Friday – Paseo Arts District CALENDAR OF EVENTS 405-525-2688, www.thepaseo.com ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS Thru 12/31 Dale Chihuly: Magic & ALLEVENTSSUBJECTTOCHANGE Light - Oklahoma City Museum of Art 10/5 FCF 56 – Grand Events Center 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com Grand Casino, Shawnee – 405-964-7263 ONGOING www.GrandBoxOffice.com OCTOBER Thru 11/11 In the Principles Office: 10/5-7 Day Out with Thomas – Big Tom Ryan and the Art Studen t - National 10/3 Preseason Game: OKC Adventure Tour - Oklahoma Railway Cowboy & Western Heritage Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons Museum - 405-424-8222 Museum - 405-478-2250 Chesapeake Energy Arena www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org www.nationalcowboymuseum.org 405-208-4652 www.nba.com/thunder 10/5-22 Pumpkinville - Myriad Thru 12/16 Live Thoroughbred 10/4 The Bad Plus – Tower Theatre Botanical Garden – 405-445-7080 Racing - Remington Park 405-708-6937, www.towertheatreokc.com www.myriadgardens.org www.remingtonpark.com, 405-425-3215 10/4 Kevin Gates – Luca Brasi 3 10/6 Smilin' Vic – UCO Jazz Lab Thru 12/31 The New Art: A Milestone Tour The Criterion – 405-308-1803 Edmond - 405-359-7989, www.ucojazzlab.com Collection Fifty Years Later - Oklahoma www.criterionokc.com 10/6 Wild Individualism – OKC City Museum of Art - 405-236-3100 10/4-1/6 Cowboy Crossings www.okcmoa.com Philharmonic - Civic Center Music National Cowboy & Western Heritage Hall - Thelma Gaylord Performing Museum - 405-478-2250 Arts Theatre - 405-297-2264 Thru 12/31 American Indian www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Artists: 20th Century Masters www.okcciviccenter.com National Cowboy & Western Heritage 10/5 Shortt Dogg – UCO Jazz Lab 10/6 UFC 229 Watch Party – Grand Museum - 405-478-2250 Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Events Center - Grand Casino www.ucojazzlab.com Shawnee – 405-964-7263 www.GrandBoxOffice.com

10/6 Read Southall Band + The Wight Lighters – Tower Theatre 405-708-6937, www.towertheatreokc.com

10/6-7 Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Convention - Hobbies, Arts & Crafts Building - State Fair Park 405-946-7400, www.okstatefair.com

10/6-13 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show Jim Norick Arena - State Fair Park 405-946-7400, www.okstatefair.com

10/7 Bishop Briggs + Donna Missal Tower Theatre – 405-708-6937 www.towertheatreokc.com

10/8 Henry Rollins - Travel Slideshow Tour – Tower Theatre 405-708-6937, www.towertheatreokc.com

10/9 Preseason Game: OKC Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks - Chesapeake Energy Arena – 405-208-4652 www.nba.com/thunder 10/10 Cuco + J-Kwe$t – Tower 10/13 Cody Jinks – The Criterion Theatre – 405-708-6937 405-308-1803, www.criterionokc.com www.towertheatreokc.com 10/13-1/9 Victorian Radicals: From 10/10-12 Mistletoe Market – Cox the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Convention Center – 405-602-8500 Crafts Movement - Oklahoma City www.coxconventioncenter.com Museum of Art - 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com 10/11 Danny Gokey: Hope Encounter Tour - Rose State College Hudiburg Center, Midwest City - 405-297-2264 10/18 Rod Stewart - Chesapeake www.okcciviccenter.com Energy Arena – 405-602-8700 www.chesapeakearena.com 10/12 Thomas Rhett - Chesapeake Energy Arena – 405-602-8700 10/18 The Patriot Tour featuring www.chesapeakearena.com Marcus Luttrell - Civic Center Music Hall - Thelma Gaylord Performing 10/12 Melinda Doolittle - Civic Center Arts Theatre - 405-297-2264 Music Hall - Thelma Gaylord www.okcciviccenter.com Performing Arts Theatre - 405-297-2264 www.okcciviccenter.com 10/19 Souled Out – UCO Jazz Lab Edmond - 405-359-7989, www.ucojazzlab.com 10/12 Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond - 405-359-7989 10/19 Jamey Johnson – Showplace www.ucojazzlab.com Theatre – Riverwind Casino, Norman 10/12 Cashmere Cat – Tower Theatre 405-322-6464, www.riverwind.com 405-708-6937, www.towertheatreokc.com 10/19 Hearts Open Team Roping 10/12-13 Haunt the River - Oklahoma Lazy E Arena, Edmond River Cruises - Regatta Landing 405-282-RIDE, www.LazyE.com 405-702-7755, www.okrivercruises.com 10/19-20 Haunt the River - Oklahoma 10/12-13 Vintage Countre Market River Cruises - Regatta Landing Lazy E Arena, Edmond – 405-282-RIDE 405-702-7755, www.okrivercruises.com www.LazyE.com 10/19-21 An Affair of the Heart 10/12-14 OKC Live Tattoo Expo Bennett Event Center - State Fair Park Centennial Building - State Fair Park 405-946-7400, www.okstatefair.com 405-946-7400, www.okstatefair.com 10/20 Rhett Miller – Tower Theatre 10/12-14 OKC Fall RV Show - The 405-708-6937, www.towertheatreokc.com Pavilion - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400 www.okstatefair.com 10/20 Marco Antonio Solis Chesapeake Energy Arena 10/13 Souled Out – UCO Jazz Lab 405-602-8700, www.chesapeakearena.com Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.ucojazzlab.com 10/20 Curiosity Fest - Civic Center Music Hall - Thelma Gaylord 10/13 Cameo – Showplace Theatre Performing Arts Theatre Riverwind Casino, Norman 405-297-2264, www.okcciviccenter.com 405-322-6464 www.riverwind.com 10/20-26 USTRC Guthrie Shootouts 10/13 The SteelDrivers + Steelwind Team Roping - Lazy E Arena, Edmond Tower Theatre – 405-708-6937 405-282-RIDE,www.LazyE.com www.towertheatreokc.com 30 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 10/21 OKC Thunder vs. 10/26 Why Not? Comedy Show Sacramento Kings - Chesapeake Tower Theatre – 405-708-6937 Energy Arena – 405-208-4652 www.towertheatreokc.com www.nba.com/thunder 10/26-27 Haunt the River 10/21 Us Against the World Mann Oklahoma River Cruises - Regatta Family Tour - Civic Center Music Landing - 405-702-7755 Hall - Thelma Gaylord Performing www.okrivercruises.com Arts Theatre - 405-297-2264 www.okcciviccenter.com 10/26-27 Macabret: Spootacular 10/21 Spooky Pooch Parade - Myriad Musical Theatre Review – UCO Botanical Garden – 405-445-7080 Jazz Lab, Edmond - 405-359-7989 www.myriadgardens.org www.ucojazzlab.com

10/21-27 Cinch USTRC National 10/26-28 Septime Webre's - Alice Finals - Jim Norick Arena - State Fair Park (In Wonderland) – OKC Ballet 405-946-7400, www.okstatefair.com Civic Center Music Hall - Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre 10/23 Allen Stone with special guest 405-297-2264, www.okcciviccenter.com Nick Waterhouse – Tower Theatre 405-708-6937, www.towertheatreokc.com 10/27 Billy Ocean – Grand Events Center - Grand Casino, Shawnee 10/25 OKC Thunder vs. Boston 405-964-7263, www.GrandBoxOffice.com Celtics - Chesapeake Energy Arena 405-208-4652 www.nba.com/thunder 10/27 Gardens Walking Tour Myriad Botanical Garden 10/26 Justin Moore – The Criterion 405-445-7080, www.myriadgardens.org 405-308-1803, www.criterionokc.com 10/27 Halloween Train - Oklahoma Railway Museum - 405-424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

10/27-28 Rocks Your World Modern Living Building - State Fair Park – 405-946-7400 www.okstatefair.com

10/28 OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns - Chesapeake Energy Arena 405-208-4652 www.nba.com/thunder

10/30 OKC Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers - Chesapeake Energy Arena – 405-208-4652 www.nba.com/thunder

10/31 Edgar Cruz with Richard Smith – UCO Jazz Lab, Edmond 405-359-7989, www.ucojazzlab.com

10/30-11/4 Cirque Du Soleil Crystal Cox Convention Center - 405-602-8500 www.coxconventioncenter.com

Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 33 B THE MANHATTAN OKC Locat ed in A Restaurants & Clubs 210ParkAve.Suite150•405-605-5300 THE OIL CENTER R 2601 NW Expr essw ay CAFE CUVEE FRENCH BISTRO A unique neighborhood bar in the heart of B West Tower G round F loor 1200 N.Walker Ave. • Midtown • 405- 898-8120 downtown. Conveniently located in the E tKVOJPSTPL DD PN Located in the Ambassador Hotel is OKC’s Central Business District, The Manhattan C newest French restaurant concept, offering OKC offers drink and food options Lunch, U locally sourced, globally inspired dishes. Happy Hour and later. Join them for a E classic cocktail, glass of wine or craft beer paired with a delicious dish including • CATTLEMEN ’S STEAKHOUSE

1309S.AgnewAve. • Stockyards• 405- 236-0416 sandwiches, salads, appetizers and the S Open since 1910 and located at the edge of famous Rococo Crab Cake. T Stockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse E features first-rate beef, hand cut & aged on the MICKEY MANTLE ’S STEAKHOUSE A premises. 7MickeyMantleDr.•Bricktown• 405- 272-0777 K The Oklahoma Legend continues! Serving S the finest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks, COYOTE UGLY

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E unique cocktail and whiskey bar that feels or an 8-ounce Filet that will literally features steaks, seafood, pasta, and an like a cross between a New York style vin - • melt in your mouth. Fish offerings exquisite roast rack of lamb. Rococo’s include cold-water Australian lobst er tage cocktail bar and an Oklahoma Territory

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E Orange Roughy, fried or grilled shrimp, restaurant’s innovative cuisine. outstanding wings and features a delicious X and Alaskan King Crab legs. Juniors’s Whiskey Chick burger and a unique twist poultry offering is a taste of a bygone I on Chicken Fried Chicken. C era - cast-iron skillet fried chicken. STELLA MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE

A 1201 N.Walker•405-235-2200 UCATAN ACO TAND N Stella offers everything from elegant dining to Y T S MAMA RITA ’S wine and pizza on game night. The wood fired Bricktown • On the Canal • 604-5384

• 2610 West Memorial Rd. • 405-608-0825 brick oven is the centerpiece of Stella. Sit at the Featuringthe freshest Latin fusion cuisine in a A local favorite, Mama Rita’s is I fast casual setting. Yucatan Taco Stand recognized as a must-stop for the best bar and watch the flames cook delicious crack - T er -thin pizzas and enjoy custom, seasonal features both indoor and outdoor dining

A traditional Mexican food in OKC. Locals regularly drive across town to enjoy cocktails, traditional favorites, local and options where patrons can experience fast L imported beers, or choose a glass or I their favorite signature dishes including casual elegance surrounded by lively A Carne Asada Street Tacos, Mamá's bottle of wine from Stella’s music. N Special Marinated Sizzlin' Steak Fajitas, outstanding list of American and Italian wines . and fish tacos. 34 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 35

T here are not many places in Oklahoma City… check that, in America… where you can swing a rope, watch a rodeo star try on chaps, sit on a hand-tooled saddle or a custom leather sofa, all while gazing at an original western oil painting or sculpture. But nestled in the heart of Historic Stockyards City -- at Cross Bar/National Saddlery -- you can do exactly that .

Whether you are a fan of rodeo, have a horse, or are just intrigued by our Western heritage, Cross Bar Gallery at National Saddlery Company is a destination not to be missed. With one step inside, you will experience the look, feel and history of the best of Western tradition and lifestyle.

No matter the medium – whether painting, sculpture, pottery, leatherwork, woodwork, or furniture – everything at Cross Bar Gallery is a true work of Western Art. Each piece of furniture is custom designed with attention to every detail. Now located inside National Saddlery, Cross Bar Gallery custom designs western, lodge and rustic furnishings and home décor with a focus on the hand-crafted, high quality, Made in USA product.

National Saddlery is a working saddle and tack shop, and has grown to become a premier retailer of equine and western lifestyle products. With a working leather shop on site, master leather craftsmen still hand-cut and hand-make the National Saddlery line of western tack which is sold on the store’s shelves and online. Cross Bar/National Saddlery is now located in a larger showroom on the corner of 13th & South Agnew, while the original National Saddlery location is now home to Stockyards Sarsaparilla – an old fashioned candy and soda pop shop.

ForatasteofourWesternheritage,besuretostopby boththeseStockyardsCitystoresandexperiencethelook andfeeloftheOldWest!CrossBarGallery/National Saddleryislocatedat1400SouthAgnewinStockyards City, 405-239-2104.StockyardsSarsaparillaislocatedinthe HistoricNationalSaddleryBuildingnexttoCattlemen’sin theStockyardsat1307SouthAgnew,405-601-4438.Visit bothstoresatcrossbargallery.com/nationalsaddlery.com andstockyards-sarsaparilla.com. 38 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 39 1. Abuelos - 235-1422 22. Homewood Suites - 232-3200 2. AC Hotel - 605-1555 23. Hyatt Place - 702-4028 3. Aloft Hotel - 605-2100 24. Kong’s Tavern - 602-2074 4. Ambassador Hotel - 600-6200 25. Michael Murphy’s Piano Bar - 231-5397 35 4 5. Banjo Museum - 604-2793 26. Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse - 272-0777 6. Bourbon Street Cafe - 232-6666 27. Museum 21 Hotel - 982-6900 10 7. Brickopolis - 516-2745 28. Nashbird - 600-9718 8. Bricktown Brewery - 232-2739 29. Put A Cork In It - 605-6656 9. Bricktown Candy Co. - 600-9009 30. Renaissance Hotel - 228-8000 10. Cafe do Brasil - 525-9779 31. Residence Inn - 601-1700 11. Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant - 235-3533 32. Sheraton Hotel - 235-2780 12. Colcord Hotel - 601-4300 33. Skirvin Hotel - 272-3040 24 35 13. Courtyard Marriott Hotel - 232-2290 34. Springhill Suites - 601-6206 14. Coyote Ugly - 602-8459 35. Stella Modern Italian Cuisine - 235-2200 15. Earl’s Rib Palace - 272-9898 36. Sussy’s - 600-1195 16. Hampton Inn & Suites - 232-3600 37. Tapwerks - 319-9599 17. Harkins Theatre - 231-4747 38. The Manhattan OKC - 605-5300 18. Heyday Entertainment - 310-3500 39. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill - 231-0245 19. HH Public House - 605-4995 40. Whiskey Chicks - 228-0087 20. Hilton Garden Inn - 270-0588 41. Yucatan Taco Stand - 604-5384 21. Holiday Inn Express - 778-8100

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Famous for award winning tacos, signature nachos and world class margaritas as well bold Latin inspired dishes. The made from scratch menu also includes such great culinary offerings as Latin Caterpillar Roll, Vegetarian Mix-Mex Grill, Authentic Street Tacos, Brazilian Shrimp Diablo and much more.

Yucatan Taco Stand features both indoor and outdoor dining options where patrons can experience fast, casual elegance surrounded by lively music. For tequila lovers, Yucatan Taco Stand offers more than seventy-five different premium 100% agave tequilas and award winning made from scratch margaritas. The full bar also proudly serves a variety of premium Artisan cocktails, imported Mexican & Latin beers and fine wine list.

YucatanTacoStandislocatedatthecorner oftheBricktownCanalandOklahoma Avenue.Visityucatantacostand.comor phone604-5384.

42 Oklahoma City KEY • October 2018 he world’s most famous amphibian, , is the star of a new exhibit at the American Banjo TMuseum. J im Henson – Life and Legacy fondly remembers the optimistic visionary who created and positively influenced generations of the young and young at heart.

Henson was born in 1936 near Leland, Mississippi and with his father’s purchase of a TV set in 1950, Henson knew he had found his calling. Seeing puppetry as a way to grow along with the new medium, it all came together in 1955 when Henson found almost immediate television success with his first puppet show, .

Naming his creations Muppets, Henson’s growing troupe of characters found work in countless innovative television commercials and soon found themselves as guest stars on national network variety shows. When a new cast of Muppet characters took up residence on Sesame Street in 1969, his identity as both a puppeteer as well as an icon of children’s entertainment were firmly established.

Throughout his career, ’s lifelong affection for the banjo was obvious. From Kermit’s earliest banjo appearance on Sam and Friends in the 1950s and 1960s to guest stars such as Roy Clark and – Henson presented the music and visual dynamic of the banjo to an international audience.

It is, however, those magical three minutes and twenty seconds which open 1979’s which will forever connect Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog, with the banjo. As Kermit strums his banjo and whimsically ponders the life questions subtly embedded into the lyrics of The , he finds the inner voice we all seek, telling us that we can accomplish anything.

In addition to Kermit the Frog, original artwork, rare photographs, pop culture objects and many very personal insights, Jim Henson – Life and Legacy features a very special banjo as well. One of the most famous banjos of all time, the Muppets Banjo, originally owned and played by British musician Martin Kershaw, has arguably accompanied more stars than any other banjo in history.

The American Banjo Museum is located at 9 East Sheridan in the heart of Bricktown and is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11am-6 pm and Sunday, Noon – 5 pm. For more information visit www.americanbanjomuseum.com or call 405-604-2793.

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