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Page 4 Page 8 Page 8 & 10 Special Olympics tournament comes to Santa Fe Family Life Center Paseo Arts Association to honor four Oklahomans CityRep and OCCC yield ‘A Funny Thing Happened ...’ 30th annual Peace Festival brings holiday shopping and enlightenment to the metro By Darla Shelden ic Center Music Hall’s “Hall fee, pottery, crafts, carving and City Sentinel Reporter of Mirrors”, 201 N. Walker, in hand-made items from Africa. downtown City. Local artists and craftspeo- Over 60 organizations will The event is an Oklaho- ple sell their art as well. Many come together at the 30th an- ma City tradition, with music, groups offer books, calendars, nual Fall Peace Festival creat- dancing, food, shopping and t-shirts and bumper stickers Kasum Contemporary Gallery ing a cornucopia of entertain- community organizing with furthering their mission. ment, information and items for peace and justice always on the All groups will provide bro- holiday shoppers. The event is program. chures, newsletters, and mem- celebrates anniversary with fantasy free and open to everyone. Holiday shopping is a big bership opportunities in addi- The family-friendly festival draw for visitors. Tables offer- tion to sales items. tribute will be held on Saturday, Nov. ing fair trade and home-made “Visitors will find tables and 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the Civ- goods will include organic cof- continued on page 2 By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

Kasum Contemporary Fine Art gallery is celebrating its new double exhibit season, which pays tribute to fantasy. Sept. 12, marked the one year anniversary of Kasum Contem- porary’s opening in the Plaza District of , Gallery director Tony Mor- ton says he and his wife built Kasum with creativity, whimsy and big dreams in mind. A Mystical Menagerie, a tribute to fantasy, at Kasum Contemporary Art Gallery features artist Diana J. Smith’s Wizards Journal – The Exalted Tome of Quests, “We wanted our season de- which is available for purchase. Photo provided. but to pay tribute to imagi- nation and there may be no opened on Oct. 4 and runs ways. They merge our own, greater extension to imagina- through Nov. 15. very relative, character traits tion than fantasy,” Morton said. The opening reception was into a fantasy world of unfin- “We are pleased to be opening held at Kesum Gallery on Oct. ished stories,” said Morton, “A our 2015-2016 exhibit season 9, at 1706 N.W. 16 St. place where we can pick up the by presenting the far reach- A native Oklahoman, Smith pen and author our own world. ing creative works from three is well known for her animal It’s a place of impossibilities phantasmagorical artists in focused acrylics on canvas. made possible. two very unique features.” Morton suggests that she will “Over the last year Smith The exhibit “A Mystical Me- soon be widely recognized for has formed, finished and fired nagerie”, featuring new works her work in sculpture as well. a world of wizards. Each one is Amanda Armstrong, of Oklahoma Amnesty International, participates along with many diverse organizations and social by gallery artists Diana J. “Diana’s new hand built clay the creation of a new species justice groups during the annual Fall Peace Festival which takes place on Saturday, Nov.14 in Oklahoma City. Photo by John Smith and Katie O’Sullivan, figures are Cantabrian in many continued on page 5 Walters. Harding Fine Arts Academy presents two theatrical productions in November Staff Report

Harding Fine Arts Acade- my’s drama department is do- ing something crazy this year, according to drama teach- er and fine arts department chair Brenda Williams. The Oklahoma City public char- ter school is working double- time to put on two theater productions at once. “I couldn’t decide between two shows I wanted to pro- duce at the school,” Williams said. So she opted to do both. “Boys Next Door” tells the story of Arnold, Norman, Lucien and Barry -- four men- tally challenged young men living together in an apart- ment – and their social work- The 2015 Bar Wars “Best Signature Cocktail” winner was awarded to COPA’s bartender Cameron Hess for his ‘Autumn er, Jack, who is leaving them Spice” master concoction. Photo provided. to pursue another career. Mingled with scenes from the daily lives of these four, Annual Bar Wars competition raises where “little things” some- times become momentous funds to benefit those with HIV/AIDS (and often very funny), are By Darla Shelden all Oklahoma ingredients. moments of great poignancy City Sentinel Reporter The “Best Signature Cock- where we are reminded that tail” winner was awarded to the “challenged,” like the rest Oklahoma City area res- The COPA’s bartender Cam- of us, want only to love and taurants and clubs, and local eron Hess for his ‘Autumn laugh and find meaning and non-profit service organiza- Spice” master concoction. purpose in life. tion Other Options, hosted The competing bartenders “Crimes of the Heart” is an evening of creative drink represented some of Oklaho- a story of family dynamics, competition the 2015 Bar Wars ma City’s favorite watering loyalty, and love, as three event. The cocktail contest holes, including 809 Sports Southern sisters deal with was held on October 17. at the Grill, Rococo, Whiskey Cake, old wounds and family skel- IAO Gallery, 706 W. Sheridan The Boom, Joey’s Pizzeria, etons, including the arrest of like his looks.” larious, as these young char- Ave., on Historic Film Row. WSKY Lounge, Apothecary the youngest for shooting her Their troubles, though acters escape their collective The benefit featured local 39, Guernsey Park, Bossa husband because she “didn’t grave, are yet somehow hi- continued on page 9 bartenders competing to win Nova and VZD’s, as well as the honor of “Best Signature some new additions to the been a complete success, and Cocktail” at the fourth annual Oklahoma City nightlife helped raise significant mon- Bar Wars. Everyone attending scene. ey to help Oklahomans who A note to advertisers and potential advertisers the event had the opportunity Rockford Cocktail Den, at are affected by AIDS, includ- Here is The City Sentinel print edition production schedule for Dec. and the first three months of 2016. to try the signature cocktails 317 N.W. 23, joined Bar Wars ing the patients, their fami- and vote for the winner. that evening as they celebrat- lies, and their care-givers. December 2015 edition February 2016 edition This year’s winner of the ed their opening just prior to “For those who wished to Ad space reservation: Friday, Nov. 20 Ad space reservation: Friday, Jan. 22 “Best in Show” category was the event. combine their spirits with Ad content deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 24 Ad content deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 26 bartender Samantha Mor- “We were very excited to cuisine, local restaurants phew from Rockford Cocktail be part of this event,” said were on hand to provide deli- January 2016 edition March 2016 edition Den, formerly known as Gran- Mary Arbuckle, executive di- cious sustenance. Guests had Ad space reservation: Friday, Dec. 18 Ad space reservation: Friday, Feb. 19 dad’s Bar, with her creation of rector of Other Options. “In a chance to taste many drinks Ad content deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 22 Ad content deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 23 the Harvey Wallbanger using previous years, Bar Wars has continued on page 6 Page 2 www.city-sentinel.com November, 2015 NEWS See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter 30th annual Peace Festival brings holiday shopping and enlightenment to the metro continued from page 1

booths of local groups and or- ganizations active in social jus- tice, human service, human rights, environmental sustain- ability and peace,” said Na- thaniel Batchelder, director of Oklahoma City’s Peace House, the host organization. “The Peace Festival show- cases the good efforts of pri- vate groups working in those areas,” Batchelder added. Other festival sponsors in- In 2011, Oklahoma City members of the Reagan Alumni Association gathered at the National Cowboy Museum to greet Mi- clude the Social Justice Com- The Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty will host a booth at the chael Reagan, son of the president with whom each had worked in varied capacities. Reagan delivered the keynote address mittee of the First Unitarian 2015Fall Peace Festival. Photos by John Walters. at an event benefitting Oklahoma Christian University and the Academy of Leadership and Liberty. Pictured here, from left, Church, Bob Lemon, Oklahoma were Reagan Alumni members political analyst Marc Nuttle, entrepreneur Brenda Jones Barwick, author Michael Reagan, Observer, Home Creations and journalist Patrick B. McGuigan, and energy businessman Mark Stansberry. Photo Courtesy CapitolBeatOK.com . Kay Adair. Anne Murray, Peace House Association of Women in volunteer and Festival worker said, “Live entertainment by local musicians and fair trade Communications honors Oklahoma goods on sale make this a pop- ular event for supporters of hu- City’s Brenda Jones Barwick man rights, social justice, envi- ronmental sustainability, and Staff Report to Brenda Jones Barwick of experience at the highest levels peace.” Jones PR at its national confer- in , D.C., politics, The festival will feature a di- The Association for Women ence in Kansas City, . European diplomatic relations verse collection of people and in Communications (AWC) pre- Brenda, from Oklahoma City, and with Fortune 500 compa- interests, which will provide sented its 2015 Headliner Award has 35 years of public relations nies. free informative materials, re- She was vice president of pub- freshments and a wide array of The family friendly 30th annual Fall Peace Festival will bring together a cornuco- lic relations for the Southwest’s pia of entertainment, information and items for holiday shoppers. crafts and other items for sale. sixth largest advertising agency, Also available will be als, they will provide a flyer vices said. “We teach that sexu- Ackerman McQueen, where she the creations of local artists with “13 Reasons to Abolish the ality is a basic, integral part of planned and coordinated cam- and craftspeople, books, calen- Death Penalty.” life.” paigns for the Dallas Cowboys dars, t-shirts and membership Festival entertainment will “The decisions we make ev- and Six Flags before establishing opportunities. be provided by Oklahoma mu- ery day regarding sexuality can Jones PR in 2001. Families will find an adult- sicians Steve McLinn, founder have profound, long-lasting im- Brenda is former vice chair supervised children’s activi- of Ojas Recording Studio and pacts on life planning, self-de- and current member of the ty room. Activities for kids in- Jahruba Lambeth, world-class termination, and economic se- Greater Oklahoma City Cham- clude a story quilt, floor puz- drumming artist. curity.” ber board of directors. She is zles, games, and face painting. Batchelder added, “Visitors The Oklahoma Vegetar- also an active member of Wom- Adam Leathers, spokesper- are inspired by the commu- ian Society will offer home- en Impacting Public Policy and son for the Oklahoma Coali- nity of local groups and peo- made snacks, lunch items served several years as a nation- tion to Abolish the Death Pe- ple making a difference in our and recipes and information al delegate to the Public Rela- nalry (OK-CADP) said, “The world and right here in Oklaho- about the benefits of a meatless, tions Society of America Inter- annual Peace Festival is one of ma City.” plant-based diet. national Conference. OK-CADP’s most anticipated The festival brings a spe- “Children need to see adults Brenda earned public rela- events for sharing information cial atmosphere of diversi- modeling activities such as tions national accreditation in about our vital mission. ty and tolerance to the metro the Fall Peace Festival in their 1999. She is an active member “This event provides us the area. Cultural and spiritual community,” said Gail Sloop, of AWC and her involvement opportunity to discuss accu- traditions including Buddhist, art educator at Sequoyah Ele- spans more than 20 years. rate facts about issues such Baha’i, Muslim, Quaker, Reli- mentary School in Oklahoma In wide-ranging remarks af- as how often families of mur- gions United, Unitarian Uni- City and regular event volun- ter receiving her honor, Brenda der victims request alternative versalists and others will be teer. credited the leadership style of punishments over death and represented. More information is avail- President Ronald Reagan, for that the death penalty does not Terry Dennison, Planned able by calling the Peace House whom she worked throughout deter violent crimes.” Parenthood of Central Oklaho- in Oklahoma City at 405-524- his presidency, with influenc- Among OK-CADP’s materi- ma Director of Educational Ser- 5577 or at peacehouseok.org. ing her profoundly. She recalled fondly one of his rules of opera- tion, including during the years she worked for him in the White Michael Carnuccio departs OCPA to assume House personnel office: “It’s re- markable what you can accom- new leadership position plish if you don’t care who gets Staff Report promoting conservative poli- the credit.” cies and principles. Serving as She said Reagan operated The Board of Trustees of President the past six years has with an “open and inclusive the Oklahoma Council of Pub- been a humbling and reward- style.” Among other things, he lic Affairs (OCPA) announced ing experience. I remain grate- “purposely credentialed young Oct. 22 it had reluctantly ac- ful to the OCPA Board for the conservatives to become lead- cepted the resignation of Presi- opportunity they presented to ers in their home communities dent Michael Carnuccio effec- me to lead this organization.” by giving them extraordinary tive December 31, 2015. In the news recently for an- responsibilities. However, he Carnuccio, who served as nouncing the Ten Command- wanted all of these young con- OCPA’s president for six years, ments monument exiled from servatives to take their Wash- has been nominated to the or- the state Capitol would have ington, D.C., experience and ganization’s Board of Trustees a temporary home at OCPA’s leave – go back home and be a and will transition into that headquarters on N. Lincoln leader in building strong com- role beginning January 2016. Blvd, Carnuccio praised his munities – whether it’s in busi- This change will allow him to colleagues at the organization, ness, non-profit work, science, move into a leadership position Dr. David Brown the state’s leading free market technology, school boards, city with a soon-to-be-announced “think tank.” Sentinel: councils.” organization. OCPA was founded in 1993 “While we are certainly sad- Her remarks focused on les- Dr. David Brown, an Okla- as a public policy research or- dened to learn Michael will be sons learned in the communi- homa City physician who ganization focused primari- leaving his post as President of cations industry, and practical founded OCPA and serves as ly on state-level issues. OCPA our organization, everyone af- advice to young professionals, chairman, said in a prepared conducts the research and filiated with OCPA sincerely continued on page 6 statement provided to The City analysis of public issues in appreciates the dynamic lead- Oklahoma from a perspective ership Michael has provided of limited government, indi- over the past six years. He set vidual liberty and a free-mar- a course early during his ten- ket economy. ure to reenergize and reassert Disclosure: Patrick B. Mc- OCPA as a formidable force Guigan, editor of The City Sen- in formulating and advancing tinel and founder of Capitol- tried-and-true conservative BeatOK.com, writes often for public policies and principles OCPA publications, including in Oklahoma.” Perspective Magazine. Dr. Brown is a nationally- prominent conservative leader. Among other notable actions during his career, Brown was involved in the early years of the Heritage Foundation, and has for decades served on the organization’s national Board of Trustees. He is the policy think tank’s chairman emeri- tus. Carnuccio provided a state- ment to CapitolBeatOK as well, saying, “This was not an easy decision for me. OCPA is an in- credible organization deeply passionate about making our state better and stronger by Michael Carnuccio Page 3 www.city-sentinel.com November, 2015 OPINION/GOVERNMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter ANALYSIS Mix-up, debacle, delay -- Lethal injection protocol flaws trigger controversy, introspection, and reconsideration of the death penalty By Patrick B. McGuigan non-cost effective practice that websites and in newspapers all Editor is now shrouded in secrecy and over the nation. deceit, can now be better spent In most other pending ex- For all factions and ev- on more common sense ap- ecutions in Oklahoma, there ery imaginable point of view, proaches to public safety and is no evidence for actual in- events over this remarkable true criminal justice reform. nocence. But foes of execution year have transformed, per- “We are grateful for the Gov- contend some past executions haps forever, debate about capi- ernor’s leadership in heeding may be dubious on the merits. tal punishment in Oklahoma. the calls and cries of tens of At best, Oklahoma’s proto- As this edition of The City thousands of Oklahomans for cols for execution were hon- Sentinel went to press, Attorney mercy and clemency for Rich- ored in the breach. Pruitt’s in- General Scott Pruitt was guid- ard Glossip, and now for her vestigation may bring forth a ing a multi-county grand jury recent statements questioning troubling truth: Recently, the focused on the state govern- the death penalty’s usefulness protocols were scarcely fol- ment’s mix-up over drugs sanc- in Oklahoma. Like many Okla- lowed at all. tioned in execution protocols. homans, she too is finding that This is not the way prec- Two days after a state court the death penalty is not what edents usually unfold: A le- said his death could proceed, Richard E. Glossip most people believe it to be. gal response sketched as a 3-2 and less than two hours after scale investigation. This Add to that the huge amount of “No stay, go ahead and execute Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Chair Connie Johnson speaks the U.S. Supreme Court gave month, he agreed with attor- discomfort about the possibil- Glossip” became a unanimous at a press conference on behalf of death row inmate Richard Glossip. Photo by a green-light to his death -- in- neys for three death row resi- ity of killing someone by mis- 5-0 “Hell Yes – stop.” Darla Shelden. mate Richard E. Glossip se- dents (Glossip – whom many take, and the death penalty be- Pruitt’s shift from ardent de- tem of justice in terms of capi- Drew Edmondson, who indi- cured a stunning stay of exe- believe was wrongfully con- comes troublesome for many fender of the state’s position to tal cases. rectly concurred with a report- cution on Sept. 30. That 37-day victed in a murder-for-hire more. advocate for indefinite delay Rick Green, capitol reporter er’s use of the word “witch- delay (until early November) scheme – Benjamin Cole and “The practice of killing focused on substantive law and for The Oklahoman, summa- hunt” to describe the grand soon became an indefinite stay Robert Grant), promising someone to show that killing the protocols, not on the death rized the last three execution jury process. – at the request of Pruitt and the state will not seek execu- is wrong, to paraphrase [Pope penalty itself. processes this way: “An im- Among witnesses appearing Gov. Mary Fallin. tions for at least 150 days after Francis], disrespects the dig- Concerns over process are, properly set intravenous line before the panel are the chief State officials disclosed, in Pruitt’s probe concludes. nity of human life. [I]n Oklaho- in legal terms, not mere techni- slowed the death of one man, executive’s staff attorney, the answering questions and open Lawyers for the death row ma, we have regained some of calities. Rather, they reflect the the wrong drug was given to warden at McAlester, and the record requests from journal- trio agreed “administratively” our dignity.” likelihood that in recent stages another and a third execution director of Corrections. ists, that Corrections Depart- to end litigation as the grand Cary Aspinwall, a former of controversy, appellate courts was called off at the last min- Waiting in the wings, are at- ment officials in McAlester jury meets. For now, they are Tulsa World reporter, wrote on – specifically the Oklahoma ute because of the same drug torneys arguing for Glossip’s had used an unapproved drug biding time. her news website, “The Fron- Court of Criminal Appeals and mistake.” innocence. (potassium acetate) to execute Opponents of the ultimate tier” that state officials “briefly the U.S. Supreme Court – did “Concern” seems an inade- After the grand jury has fin- Charles Warner, a convicted sanction under American law considered” going ahead with not have a full picture of prob- quate word for what must arise ished its work and Pruitt has baby-killer, in January. Potas- responded euphorically to Glossip’s execution, “using po- lems within Oklahoma’s sys- in all discerning hearts when decided on his next steps, it sium chloride is the approved these events. tassium acetate instead of po- the state does not follow or has seems certain that Glossip’s substance, but the state had re- Former state Sen. Connie tassium chloride to kill Glos- not followed its own protocols conviction will be revisited on ceived and used the acetate in- Johnson, D-Oklahoma City, sip, because it could work in a in something so consequential. the merits. stead. praised (to a point) Fallin and chemically similar fashion.” The grand jury’s work is im- Somewhere out there is a The Warner sequence Pruitt for taking capital pun- While officials have used the portant so that everyone con- new U.S. Supreme Court de- echoed a meltdown during ishment off the table, for now. phrase “legal ambiguity” con- cerned can know or at least bate, with recent revelations the 2014 execution of Charles Johnson (now chair of the cerning potassium acetate vs. nearly know what steps were certain to impact deliberations. Lockett. He took 43 minutes Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish potassium chloride, she report- inadvertent in the flawed pro- Some on the High Court want to die, due to improper admin- the Death Penalty, OK-CADP) ed, “Oklahoma’s law has no am- cess, and what steps, if any, to take a fresh look at the whole istration of a lethal “cocktail” said: biguity: Whatever chemicals were otherwise. question. of three drugs. Eye-witnesses “Announcement of a stay on the state plans to use, it must As the multi-county grand described Lockett as “writh- all executions is an exciting notify the offender ‘in writing jury does its business, Gov. Fal- To sum up and simplify, which ing” in pain during the pro- and potentially game-chang- 10 calendar days prior to the lin’s lawyer is former U.S. At- is what pundits do: As a practi- cess, which became widely de- ing, economic and moral vic- scheduled execution date.’” torney Robert McCampbell. cal matter, Oklahoma now has scribed as a “botched” execu- tory for all Oklahomans. The The Associated Press report Corrections Department a de facto moratorium on execu- tion. money saved alone by tempo- on the drug debacle was the personnel are being represent- tions, likely to stretch into 2017, Pruitt is conducting a full- rarily halting this error prone, organization’s “big story” on Scott Pruitt ed by former Attorney General and perhaps beyond.

A personal endorsement I’m with Joe, for House District 92 By Patrick B. McGuigan of town, believing it’s time to worked under the dome for Editor devote energy and resources the last several years. beyond the downtown core. He says what’s on his mind, With Richard Morrissette As an experienced journal- and means what he says. headed toward terms limits, ist (he formerly worked at Fox No one will work harder for the House District 92 seat in 25 News TV) Joe knows how the people of District 92 than south Oklahoma City is open- to get answers, and he knows Joe Griffin. ing up next year. what questions to ask. He is a I’m for Joe Griffin, who has state Capitol veteran, having He has my support. begun campaigning door-to- door, and whose campaign kickoff event will take place on Nov. 3 . Griffin is focused on jobs, crime and education, including strengthened Eng- lish instruction. He is atten- Sentinel Elected tive to the needs in that part Joe Griffin Officials Guide

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web site: www.morrissettelawok.com email: [email protected] facebook: www.facebook.com/richarddmorrissette Page 4 www.city-sentinel.com November, 2015 EDUCATION/COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Robert Henry to receive ‘Light, Leadership & Legacy’ Award Staff Report Israel. OKIE leaders say they ly after graduating from law the 17th President of OCU, suc- sance” man. For sponsorship are “privileged to present this school, he was elected to the ceeding President Tom Mc- information, contact Susan The OKlahoma Israel Ex- award to President Henry Oklahoma House of Represen- Daniels. Robertson at okie@okisrael. change (OKIE) has select- whose passion for Oklahoma tatives, where he served until The City Sentinel designated org or phone at 405-848-3132. ed Oklahoma City Univer- is evident in every corner of 1986. Henry served as state Judge Henry’s decision to be- (Final arrangements are being sity (OCU) President Robert our great state and whose ex- Attorney General from 1986 come President Henry the top made, so respond to these con- Henry to receive this year’s traordinary knowledge of To- to 1991, before resigning early story for 2010 in the heart of tacts by Thursday, Oct. 29.) “Light, Leadership and Legacy rah anchors him to the land of in his second term to become Oklahoma City. OKIE is a 501(c) 3 whose mis- Award.” The honor will be pre- Israel. Previous recipients of the Dean of the OCU School Under Henry’s leadership, sion is to develop and strength- sented at a high-spirited event the award include other distin- of Law. He remained as Dean OCU has achieved a series of en partnerships between Okla- on Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m., guished members of the Okla- until 1994 when President Bill national recognitions, includ- homa and Israel. Based on at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. homa community — Melvin Clinton appointed him as a ing this year’s designation, by people-to-people exchanges at Co-chairs of the event are Moran, Betty Price, David Ber- federal judge on the U.S. Court Princeton Review, as a “best in all levels, OKIE sponsors proj- OSU President Burns and First nstein, Ann Hargis, Bill Anoa- of Appeals for the Tenth Cir- the west” college and, in 2014, ects, builds networks and acts Cowgirl Ann Hargis, along tubby, and Dick Sias. All have cuit. the U.S. News and World Re- as an agent to develop oppor- with Harrison and Elaine demonstrated unwavering sup- The Senate confirmed him port listing as one of America’s tunities between the two states Levy. port of OKIE’s efforts to fos- on May 6, 1994. In January best institutions of higher edu- in agriculture, commerce, cul- Robert Henry Recipients of the award are ter ongoing exchange between 2008, Henry succeeded Dean- cation. ture and education. honored for promoting proj- Oklahoma and Israel.” law degrees from the Uni- ell Reece Tacha as chief judge OKIE leaders have invited ects and programs that link Born in Shawnee, Henry versity of Oklahoma in 1974 of the Tenth Circuit. the public to join in paying NOTE: Pat McGuigan con- the States of Oklahoma and earned his undergraduate and and 1976, respectively. Short- Then, in 2009, he became tribute to Oklahoma’s “renais- tributed to this report. Special Olympics basketball tournament comes to Santa Fe Family Life Center By Patrick B. McGuigan Editor

Special Olympics Oklahoma will bring 30 teams to the Santa Fe Family Life Center (SFFLC) for a regional basketball tour- nament Saturday, Nov. 14. Players and teams will com- pete for the love of sport and fun all day. Activities begin at 8 a.m. and run until “about 4 p.m.,” organizers say. According to the Special Energy and athleticism abound year-round at the Santa Fe Family Life Center, Olympics Oklahoma website which regularly hosts events involving young people who might not otherwise have a chance for athletic engagement and fun. In this file photo, staff at the (sook.org), “Oklahoma’s first facility dance poolside with residents from Okarche’s Center of Family Love. On Special Olympics event was Nov. 14, the center collaborates with Special Olympics Oklahoma for a Capitol- an athletics competition at the Area basketball tournament. The City Sentinel file photos. University of Tulsa in 1969. In 1972, Special Olympics Oklaho- This year’s event honorees were Mark Sullivan, Class of 1958 and Lela Bennet Sullivan, Class of 1959. Photos courtesy ma was incorporated as a 501(c) Keffer-Sharpe Photography. (3) non-profit organization and is governed by a state-wide Harding Charter Preparatory High School Board of Directors. Special Olympics Oklahoma is autho- hosts Dollars for Scholars annual fundraiser rized and accredited by Special By Darla Shelden Olympics, Inc., for the benefit City Sentinel Reporter of citizens with intellectual dis- abilities.” Harding Charter Prepara- Special Olympics Oklahoma tory High School recently held today benefits 10,597 athletes, its annual fundraiser “Dol- with more than 1,700 volunteer lars for Scholars” at The Hart coaches and, in all, 140 sports Legendary performer Vince Gill smiles as he greets young athletes at the Santa Building in downtown Okla- competitions and training clin- Fe Family Life Center in 2014. homa City. ics annually. Chair of this year’s event The late Eunice Kennedy long legacy of working with Santa Fe Family Life Center was the founder of Sally’s List Shriver founded the Special people with disabilities. provides a family-friendly at- and Oklahoma City resident Olympics, and organized the SFFLC is a multi-purpose fa- mosphere to improve health Sara Jane Rose. first International games in cility, providing exercise oppor- and well-being while giving “During the 1950’s and 60’s, 1968 at Chicago’s Soldier Field. tunities for members and guests back to the community.” Harding was the premiere The group is active in all 50 from throughout the city area. The facility and its staff fo- Oklahoma City high school states worldwide has more than The facility’s charitable cus on “offering and promoting and many of the graduates 4.4 million athletes in 226 ac- work includes providing op- programs designed to empow- from that era went on to be- credited programs. portunities for at-risk and dis- er individuals to achieve im- From left, Oklahoma City resident Cindy McCharen is pictured with 2014 Harding come celebrated citizens of SFFLC, hosting the tourna- advantaged youth, residents of proved fitness and well-being.” Preparatory Charter High School “Dollars for Scholars” Honorees Johnny McCha- our city and state,” Rose stat- ren (class of 1964) and Bill and Kris Frankfurt, (class of 1959). ment, is a project of the Colum- the Center for Family Love in A variety of sponsorship op- ed. “The school closed in the bus Corporation, a 501 c 3 non- Okarche, and from Positive To- portunities are available to sup- tributed in differing amounts high school,” Rose continued. 60’s and remained shuttered profit and charitable organiza- morrows, a school for homeless port the Nov. 14 event. Contact from year to year,” Rose add- “Even more impressive, for the until 2002, when HCP took tion. It is a mission of members children. Timberlake at 405-840-1817. ed. last two years, every student over the space.” of the Knights of Columbus in According to the mission For information, visit the This year’s event honored who graduated has been ac- “Dollars for Scholars” is cel- the state capital area, with vol- statement developed by the Santa Fe Family Life Center Lela Bennet Sullivan, Class of cepted into a college program.” ebrated its 10th year with HCP unteer board members from board and executive director website at sfflc.com. 1959, and Mark Sullivan, Class Established in 2003, Hard- parents, teachers and alum- Oklahoma Council No. 1038. James Timberlake, as the larg- of 1958. ing Charter Prep is a free, pub- ni. The evening included fab- Worldwide and in Oklaho- est charitably-based multi-sport Disclosure: Pat McGuigan “My older daughter, Jor- lic school that has graduated ulous hors-d’oeuvres, short ma, the Knights have a decades- facility in the capital area, “the serves on the Board of Direc- ja, now a sophomore at Ben- nine classes and was named a speeches, a live string duet, a tors for the Columbus Corpora- nington College in Vermont, National Blue Ribbon School silent auction and an opportu- tion, the non-profit entity that graduated from Harding in in 2013. Newsweek ranked nity to socialize with friends. governs the Santa Fe Family Life 2014. And my younger daugh- Harding Charter Prep #118 in The proceeds go into a larger Center. ter, Rachel, is a sophomore its 2015 list of top 2,300 Best scholarship pool. which is dis- at Harding Prep.” Rose said. High Schools in America. US “Both girls attended private News and World Report has schools (Westminster & Heri- ranked HCP #1 in Oklahoma tage Hall) before moving over and #89 in America. to Harding, and I cannot tell In 2015, 98 percent of the you how incredibly pleased we graduating class went on to are with all that the school has attend four-year or two-year provided them.” colleges, many of them the “The majority of the stu- first in their families to do so, dents at HCP come from low while the remaining 2 percent income homes and many of entered the military. them are the first in their Harding Charter Prep, locat- families to graduate from ed at 3333 N. Shartel Ave., is a public charter school based in Oklahoma City. It is part of the Faith Directory Oklahoma City Public Schools system, offering a free public First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8, 9, 11 a.m. Human Diversity, Christian Unity “In the heart of our city with a heart for the Christian Education: 10:10 a.m. A light of love in a dark world of hurt Sunday college-preparatory education. world.” 1201 N. Robinson Saturday Holy Eucharist: 5 p.m. 9:30 am S.S., 10:50 am Worship Its mission is to provide Ph. 232-4255 www.fbcokc.org Sunday 6 pm, Wednesday 6 pm activities www. each student with an academi- Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help olivetbaptistokc.com cally challenging, education- a.m. Wednesday: Dinner 5p.m.; 3214 N. Lake Ave., OKC, OK 73118 al experience through an Ad- First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Bible Study 6 p.m. Thurs: SALT (Study & Lunch Ph. 525-2349 vanced Placement curriculum, Pastor: Rev. John Metzinger Rev. John Malget, Senior Minister Together) 11:45a.m. which will prepare graduates Weekend Masses: Sat. @ 5 p.m., Sun. @ 8 a.m., 36th & N. Walker, OKC, 73118 for success at a four-year uni- St. Joseph Old Cathedral 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. (V.N.) Phone: 525 -6551 307 N.W. 4th St., OKC, OK 73101 Sundays: versity. Expressions Community Fellowship Ph. 235-4565 Church School- 9:30 Worship- 10:30 “A place where you can be who God created To learn more, visit Weekend Masses: Sat.Vigil @ 4pm; fccokc.org you to be” hardingcharterprep.org. Sunday @ 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Worship experiences: Sundays Church of the Open Arms NOON - Spanish Service, Weekday Masses: 11 AM & 5:30 PM at 4010 N. Youngs Blvd in “No matter who you are, or where you are on Mon-Fri. @ Noon, Sacrament of Reconciliation: Oklahoma City. (405) 761-1878 life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m. Sat. 3:15 p.m. or visit www.expressionsokc.com United Church of Christ CHECK OUT 3131 N Penn, OKC 73112 St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Olivet Baptist Church Fridays, 4pm- Food Pantry OUR WEB SITE N.W. 7th and Robinson 1201 NW 10 OKC OK 73106 Sundays, 10:45am- Worship www.stpaulsokc.org Ph. 235-3436 www.City-Sentinel.com Traditional Worship, Practical Ministries openarms.org Page 5 www.city-sentinel.com November, 2015 BUSINESS/COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Kasum Contemporary Gallery celebrates anniversary with fantasy tribute continued from page 1 School of Design in New York City, O’Sullivan’s whimsical approach comes from her cre- clothed in the Celtic robes ative ability to discover some- that reflect the artist’s heri- thing new in art each day tage and topped with a proper Morton said. You need more than high-water wizarding hat,” he added. “Katie’s compositions are Each piece comes with its an aggressively balanced own hand bound and stitched pants combination of drawing me- journal, a miniature version By Jack L. Werner, Ph.D. clear information about ret- struction Technical Fact dia and acrylics on canvas.” of the full scale Wizards Jour- A to Z Inspections rofitting options that are Sheets said Morton, “They take on nal - The Exalted Tome of available to help reduce FEMA P-85, Protecting aspects of noted neo-expres- Quests, which is also on dis- Every year we schedule flood damage, as well as Manufactured Homes from sionist and primitivist move- play and for sale. a minimum of four busi- guidance on selecting the op- Floods and Other Hazards: ments, inspired by creatives The Journal is a one-of- ness planning (mastermind tion best for you. A Multi-Hazard Foundation like Jean-Michel Basquiat, but a-kind art book, created by groups) in Houston, Hot • FEMA P-312, Second Edi- and Installation Guide, Sec- the dichotomies they deliver Smith, which contains ex- Springs, Santa Fe, Wimber- tion, is the Homeowner’s ond Edition are rooted in pure imagina- cerpts from the journal en- ley, Kansas City, New Or- Guide to Retrofitting: Six FEMA P-550, Recom- tion.” tries of questing wizards and leans, etc.—obviously great Ways to Protect Your Home mended Residential Con- Running concurrently with will “allow readers to peer places to visit with a wide from Flooding. It can be struction for Coastal Areas, “A Mystical Menagerie” is the ever deeper into each charac- Running concurrently with “A Mystical variance of construction ma- downloaded from FEMA’s Second Edition gallery’s first Satellite Exhib- Menagerie” at Kasum Art Gallery will ter,” Morton added. terials and styles. It is of website at fema.gov/library/ it of the season featuring sur- be the gallery’s first Satellite Exhibit Smith received a Bachelor special interest and a learn- viewRecord.do?id=1420. Some of our mastermind/ real sculptures of Oklahoma of the season featuring surreal sculp- of Fine Arts at the Universi- tures of Oklahoma artist Paul Medina. ing opportunity to visit af- You can also call 1-800/480- business professionals may artist Paul Medina. ty of Oklahoma and her inter- Photos provided. ter a natural disaster to learn 2520 to order a copy of FEMA be of help: “Paul’s works represent est in masks led her into ad- how we might do a little bet- P-312. Jack Werner, A to Z In- strong anthropological and ditional studies in anthropol- ter next time. If you watched spections, 405/412-7861 contemporary social context; ogy. She has exhibited in nu- the national news, you are • Pay special attention to Todd Feehan, Dad’s his most recent body of work merous juried, group, and solo aware that Wimberley, Tex- the section in FEMA P-312 Plumbing, 405/602-2615 is no exception.” said Morton. shows and has won awards as, had horrific floods about on government and non- Wes Gaddy, KG Construc- “Medina refers to his works for her paintings, masks and six months ago with many government financial as- tion, 405/613-9879 as Balancing Acts which rep- mixed media figures. homes swept away and loss sistance. Whether or not Greg Duncan, SPI Emer- resent the quandary of pow- Smith said, “I am very ex- of life. your home has been dam- gency Cleaning and Restora- er and of need in relation to cited to show this new work We stopped in Mineral aged by flooding, contact tion, 405/613-9800 food.” alongside Katie O’Sullivan’s Wells to visit with a FEMA your local floodplain ad- Michael Barnett, Barnett Medina has exhibited at the paintings. I think it was a bril- inspector from who ministrator (Oklahoma Wa- Electrical, 405/794-9800 Oklahoma Museum of Art, liant match-up on Kasum’s had been here for months to ter Resources Board at owrb. Dennis Helm, Smooth Fin- The Philbrook Museum of Art part.” assess damage around cen- ok.gov>hazard>floodplain or ish Roofing, 405/923-5127 in Tulsa, and the Heard Mu- Smith has created a contest tral Texas. The Wimberley 405/530-8800) and contact seum in Phoenix, Arizona. He for the event where partici- Rotary Club graciously took your local building official Jack L. Werner, Ph.D., owns has amassed collectors from pants can write a journal en- us on a tour of the flood dam- before retrofitting. A to Z Inspections and can around the world including try for “Feidhlim the Steward age and reviewed the tre- be reached at 405/412-7861 or writer Judith Blume of New of Wings” and post to Insta- mendous loss in dollars and • Related publications: [email protected]. York, and Yannick Noah of gram or Facebook using the in lives. Our goals, as busi- FEMA 259, Engineering A to Z Inspections performs Paris, France. hashtag #MythicalMenagerie- ness owners related to the Principles and Practices for commercial and residential GiveAway. Entry deadline is Kasum Contemporary Fine construction, maintenance, Retrofitting Flood-Prone Res- inspections. Learn more at Nov. 9. Diana will award, Sio- Art’s closing reception will be operation, and safety of your idential Buildings (recom- www.atozinspectionsok.com. da, the Wizard’s Apprentice held on Friday, Nov. 13 from Kasum Contemporary Fine Art gallery home or commercial proper- mended for architects and Jack has a construction de- is featuring fantasy art such this piece to the winning entry on Nov. 7 - 10 p.m. For more informa- ty, are to provide more valu- engineers) gree from OSU and was Okla- called Midir King of the Isle of Falga, 13. tion call 405-604-6602 or visit able service and information FEMA 348, Protecting homa’s first designated Mas- (Hand Built Clay) by Diana J. Smith A graduate of Parsons KasumContemporary.com. through Nov. 15. that is of value—information Building Utilities from Flood ter Inspector. He teaches in- that helps protect you and Damage spections as well as courses your property. FEMA 499, Home Build- for the Oklahoma State Home As a homeowner, you need er’s Guide to Coastal Con- Builders. OCC to hold annual dinner featuring religious scholar Professor Martin E. Marty By Darla Shelden City Sentinel Reporter

This year the Oklaho- ma Conference of Church- es (OCC) will hold its Annu- al Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 12. The event will be held at St. Luke’s United Method- ist Church, 222 N.W.15 St. in Oklahoma City. Check-in will start at 5 p.m. with dinner and the awards program begin- ning at 6 p.m. “OCC is vitally impor- tant in connecting, motivat- ing, and empowering diverse The 2015 OCC Interfaith Award will honor Adam Soltani, CAIR-OK Executive Director and chair of the Religions United Committee, which conducts the In- groups to work together on terfaith Youth Tour. A selfie with Iman Imad Enchassi, president of the Islamic issues such as providing care Society of Greater OKC and some of the nearly 300 teenagers that participated in for those affected by natural the annual event aimed at mutual understanding. Photo provided. disaster, combating racism, whole community.” lives without faith. To over- and opposing all forms of in- The keynote speaker will come this apathy, churches justice,” said the Rev. Dr. Wil- be religious scholar Professor must and can find creative liam Tabbernee, OCC Execu- Martin E. Marty, whose topic ways of dealing freely and tive Director. will be, “Ecumenical Differ- frankly with our difference “The Annual Dinner en- ence Verses Spiritual Indif- along the path to greater uni- ables us to celebrate all that ference.” ty.” we have already achieved in Marty said, “The main Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom, 2015 and to look forward to problem we see in our culture Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral, making an even greater dif- today is spiritual indiffer- OKC, and President of OCC ference in the future for the ence. People organize their continued on page 7

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continued from page 2 eventually founding Jones PR, She curates and presents the which has become one of the na- popular Deals & Steals segment Reception & Celebration tion’s most respected public re- on Good Morning America. women and men, on hard-work, lations firms. Founded in 1909, AWC is networking and other profes- of Rebranding The AWC 2015 National Con- the premier resource for those sional counsel. By Darla Shelden and their incarcerated parents ference kicked off with the working or studying in the com- After working at the White City Sentinel Reporter through video messages and AWC Matrix Foundation Ad- munications field. With chap- House, Brenda worked for sever- other interactive media and ac- vancement of Women Award. ters throughout the United al years with the Department of On Tuesday, Nov. 3, The tivities are the focal points of The keynote address was given States, AWC offers opportuni- State, including at the U.S. em- Oklahoma Messages Project The Oklahoma Messages Proj- by Nanette Braun, chief of com- ties for professional develop- bassy in Switzerland, working will hold a “Reception & Cele- ect. munications and advocacy at ment, networking and advance- there for both Reagan and his bration of Rebranding” from 6 The new messages include, UN Women, an organization ment. successor, George H.W. Bush. - 8 p.m. at DC on Film Row, 609 “Creating Messages, Mending mandated with advancing wom- Visit womcom.org to learn She returned to Oklahoma W. Sheridan Ave., in Oklahoma Hearts and Mending Families.” en’s empowerment and gender more. after the first Bush presidency, City. “We’re better than ever and equality worldwide. NOTE: Editor Patrick B. Mc- Maintaining and enhanc- Braun’s luncheon keynote ad- Guigan contributed to this report. continued on page 7 ing the bond between children dress was part of the AWC Ma- Brenda Jones Barwick trix Foundation’s presentation of its Advancement of Women Oct. 10, with presentation of award to UN Women and Exec- the AWC International Matrix utive Director Phumzile Mlam- Award to Tory Johnson, a week- bo-Ngcuka. The award recog- ly contributor on ABC’s Good nizes the organization’s glob- Morning America. Tory is the al efforts to increase women’s founder of Spark & Hustle, a leadership and participation, unique, hands-on program to enhance their economic secu- help current and aspiring wom- rity and opportunities, and end en entrepreneurs turn their pas- violence against women, a hu- sion into a profit. man rights violation affecting Her 2013 bestseller, The Shift, Since May 2011, The Oklahoma Mes- The Oklahoma Messages Project re- sages Project has filmed parents’ as many as one in three women details how she lost 62 pounds duces kids’ anxiety and sadness, im- video messages in prisons and sent to and girls. in a year and she just released proves their outcomes—and most of more than 3,400 children along with a Nanette Braun The conference concluded her new book, Shift for Good. all gives them hope. Photos provided. book the parents have read to them. Annual Bar Wars competition raises funds to benefit those with HIV/AIDS

continued from page 1 proceeds raised at Bar Wars Other programs include and Wednesday, Thanksgiv- 2015 go to support Other Op- the Home Food Delivery Pro- ing week, we do the prep and some with a special flair. It tions programs. gram for the homebound or cooking. On Thursday we was a night to remember.” Other Options mission is bed fast, and the HOPWA pro- package and box all the meals Pairing their spirits with focused on non-discriminat- gram (Housing Opportunities to be delivered.” something to nosh, local res- ing, compassionate care to for People Living with AIDS), To make a donation or taurants provided tasty fare those in need. They provide which addresses specific to volunteer for this year’s for the evening. For every- food, resources, services, and needs of persons living with Thanksgiving delivery call one who liked their meals on education to at-risk individu- HIV/AIDS and their families 405-605-8020. For more in- wheels, delectable derby style als and families with a focus and provides grants to local formation, visit otheroption- food trays were circulated by on those affected by HIV and communities. sokc.org, the . AIDS The Friends Food Pantry is The evening included mu- The primary program at now preparing for its 15th An- sic provided by DJJ2O along Other Options is the Friends nual Thanksgiving Day home with spectacular “Flair” per- Food Pantry, which provides delivery of holiday meals to formances by the competing nutrient dense food, nutrition individuals and families af- bartenders. formula, and toiletries to over fected by HIV/AIDS. In addition, a silent auction 1,064 adults and children ev- A crew of dedicated volun- featured original artwork, gift ery week. teers will help to provide the packages from local salons The Food Pantry is the only free dinners throughout the This year’s winner of the Bar Wars “Best in Show” category was bartender Sa- and spas, event tickets, and free food source for the HIV Oklahoma City metro area mantha Morphew (left), with Talor Reazin, from Rockford Cocktail Den, formerly gourmet foods and wines. population in the 405 and 580 and Norman. known as Grandad’s Bar, with her creation of the Harvey Wallbanger using all One hundred percent of the area codes in Oklahoma. Arbuckle said, “Tuesday Oklahoma ingredients. Photo provided.

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Learn more about Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association at oiga.org Page 7 www.city-sentinel.com November, 2015 COMMUNITY See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter OCC to hold annual dinner featuring religious scholar Professor Martin E. Marty continued from page 5 of Oklahoma, and a former member of Islamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City Execu- said, “Professor Marty is one tive Committee. of the most prominent inter- Tabbernee added, “Mr. preters of religion and culture Soltani has endless patience today.” in helping people understand During the event, Marty that they have nothing to fear will be honored with the 2015 from their Muslim neighbors, OCC Bishop Floyd Schoen- who like all Oklahomans, seek hals Distinguished Ecumenist to live peaceful and productive Award. Schoenhals, the retired Maintaining and enhancing the bond between children and the incarcerated parents through video messages and other lives.” interactive media and activities are the focal points of The Oklahoma Messages Project. Photo provided. bishop of the Arkansas-Okla- The 2015 Community Ser- homa Synod of the Evangeli- vice Award will be given to cal Lutheran Church in Amer- Terri L. White, commissioner Oklahoma Messages Project to hold ica, will present the award to for the Oklahoma Department his long-time friend and fellow of Mental Health and Sub- Lutheran. Reception & Celebration of Rebranding stance Abuse Services. Marty is the Fairfax M. The Oklahoma Conference of Church- make in the next generation of tims. They suffer and lack pa- es 2015 Community Service Award will Through her leadership in continued from page 6 Cone Distinguished Service Oklahomans.” rental support. be bestowed to Terri White, commis- mental illness and addiction, Professor Emeritus at the Uni- now we’ve got a great name Healthy parental connec- “With Messages from Mom sioner for the Oklahoma Department ODMHSAS has become na- versity of Chicago, where he of Mental Health and Substance Abuse that reflects what we’re really tions are essential to a child’s and Dad our teams coach and tionally known for its chil- has taught for 35 years. He is Services. Photos provided. doing for children in Oklaho- development. Children are the film hundreds of parents in dren’s behavioral health ser- the recipient of numerous hon- ma,” said Cheri Fuller, Oklaho- silent victims of their parent’s prisons across the state read- vices, community-based treat- ors, including the National ma Messages Project Executive crime through the trauma and ing books to their children and ment programs, technological Humanities Medal and eighty Director in an online post. loss of the environment that sharing personal, positive mes- innovations such as “telepsy- honorary doctorates. Since May, 2011, the OK Mes- has been their life. sages,” Fuller said. chiatry,” and the integration “Martin Marty is the most sages Project has filmed par- When a child’s parent is in “It makes a huge difference of behavioral health care into accomplished and widely ents’ video messages in pris- prison and a healthy connec- in the lives of children who re- primary healthcare settings. known scholar on religion in ons and sent them to more tion is maintained, it reduces ceive these Messages packages “Commissioner White was a America,” said the Lindstrom. than 3,400 children along with the child’s risk for social, emo- to read, along with bedtime sto- speaker at our Day at the Leg- Marty has written more a book their parents read to tional, and educational prob- ries with mom or dad via video. islature earlier this year and than 50 books and over 5,000 them. The moms and dads also lems. They see their parents are safe she helped all of us realize articles. write poems, sing songs, pray, A recent study done by Bos- and hear they are loved and how seriously mental illness Tabbernee said, “Almost and most importantly, send ton University’s Master of missed.” and substance abuse are im- every Christian minister has love to their children and fami- Criminal Justice program For the incarcerated parent, pacting Oklahoma’s communi- read at least one of Marty’s lies. shows that the US female pris- family connection decreases ty,” said Tabbernee. columns in the Christian Cen- The Messages Project reduc- on population has increased the likelihood of recidivism. Lindstrom said, “In part as a tury, making him one of the es kids’ anxiety and sadness, 646 percent in the past 30 According to Fuller, without response to what Commission- best-known professors in the improves their outcomes—and years, mainly for sentences for prevention and literacy pro- er White has been teaching country.” The 2015 Oklahoma Conference of most of all gives them hope. low-level crimes. grams like the OK Messages us, OCC has decided to add This year’s OCC Interfaith Churches Interfaith Award will be pre- Former State Senator Con- Fuller said, “The kids of in- Project, 70 percent of the chil- sented at their Annual Dinner on Nov. ‘Health and Wellbeing’ as an Award will be presented to nie Johnson said, “As many may carcerated parents, the next dren of incarcerated parents 12 to Adam Soltani, Executive Director additional focus area for our Adam Soltani, Executive Di- know, my Senate campaign fo- generation of Oklahomans, will go to prison or jail at some of CAIR-OK, for his outstanding work ministry.” rector of CAIR-OK (Council in building bridges of understanding cused on the plight of children have committed no crimes but time in their lives. OCC is comprised of 16 de- on American–Islamic Rela- between the Islamic community and who were being raised by their suffer every day of their lives. “But with our programs, nominations; 1500 local con- tions) for his outstanding work the community at large. grandparents due to their par- Help us serve these great kids these kids can do better in gregations; ecumenical, Inter- in building bridges of under- ticipated in the annual event ent’s incarceration. The Mes- and break the cycle of incarcer- school and home, have high- faith, and community partners standing between the Islamic aimed at mutual understand- sages Project is an outgrowth ation by donating or volunteer- er self-esteem and less anxiety totaling more than half a mil- community and the communi- ing across religious and cultur- of that advocacy. Please come ing.” while they await their parents’ lion Oklahomans. ty at large. al divides. see and learn more on Nov 3.” Oklahoma incarcerates more return from prison.” Fuller said. Soltani serves as the chair of A member of the planning For dinner reservations or Johnson added, “Helping women/mothers per capita To attend, RSVP to 405-285- the Religions United Commit- committee for OKC’s Jewish- more information, visit ok- children—our state’s most pre- than any state in the nation, 5955 or email cheri@oklahoma- tee, the group that conducts an Muslim Film Institute, Soltani churches.org/annual-dinner cious resource—maintain con- and is 4th highest for men. This messages.org. For more infor- Interfaith Youth Tour. This is a former board member or contact the OCC offices at nections with their incarcerat- results in tens of thousands mation, visit oklahomamessag- fall, almost 300 teenagers par- of the Interfaith Alliance 405-525-2928. ed parents is an investment we of children who become vic- esproject.org. Page 8 www.city-sentinel.com November, 2015 COMMUNITY/ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Third annual VOICE Gala Paseo Arts Association to honor four of Gratitude set for Oklahomans for contributions to the arts November 6 Staff Report John Brandenburg, Julia By Darla Shelden OG&E and their environmental Kirt, Rick Sinnett, and Ran- City Sentinel Reporter compliance plan, which includes dall Barnes will be honored at potential rate increases current- the ninth annual Paseo Arts Voices Organized In Civic En- ly estimated at $1.1 billion or $16/ Awards Dinner, Wednesday, gagement (VOICE) Action Fund mo for the average customer. Nov. 11, in the Grand Ballroom will host its second annual Gala “Our restorative justice group of the downtown Skirvin Hil- of Gratitude on Friday, Nov. 6. has been working for over a year ton Hotel, Oklahoma City. The dinner and program will piecing together the information VOICE was recently honored with the Organizers said, in a press be held at the Petroleum Club on how fines and fees impact for- 2015 Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Award from release, “The Paseo Arts Asso- 100 N. Broadway, Suite 3400, in mer prisoners, our communities, the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Diver- ciation believes that the act of downtown Oklahoma City. and public safety in Oklahoma,” sity Committee. Accepting the award recognizing excellence serves A cocktail reception will be- Flansburg said. on behalf of the organization was Presi- to educate the public about gin at 6:30 p.m. The dinner and “Our aim is to build a strong dent of the VOICE Education Fund Sun- dra Flansburg. Photo provided. Oklahoma’s rich artistic com- program will start at 7 p.m. The coalition committed to working munity and to celebrate its in- evening will include a DJ and effectively to reduce that load welcome to purchase individual Rick Sinnett (aka MothMan) John Brandenburg II creasingly vibrant arts cul- dancing. on former inmates and allow law tickets.” ture.” “Join us for a glamorous eve- enforcement and the courts to Individual Gala tickets are John Brandenburg II, ning of fun, as we give thanks for focus on their public safety roles $100 and sponsorships ranging painter, poet, playwright and the year and look forward to the rather than acting as bill collec- from $250 to $2500 are available. arts reviewer, is slated for future,” said Kristen King, lead tors.” To purchase tickets, contact: the John L. Belt Lifetime organizer for the group. She went on to say, “This is all Kristen King at okciaf@sbcglob- Achievement Award. As an VOICE is a coalition of 25 part of a longer term effort that al.net or 405-613-3621. For more arts correspondent for The congregations, nonprofits, and would involve things like im- information, visit voiceokc.org Daily Oklahoman, Branden- schools with a common mission provements to community based Melodie Garneau, VOICE Ac- burg has written visual arts and concern for the pressures mental health services and ful- tion Fund Board President, said, and theatre reviews since 1971 faced by families in the Oklaho- ly funding the Justice Reinvest- “VOICE is excited to be hosting and received the Governor’s ma City metropolitan area. ment Initiative.” our 3rd Gala of Gratitude. We Media in Arts Award in 1997. “We want to develop the lead- Flansburg added, “This is a re- continue our tradition of honor- Julia Kirt, Executive Di- ership skills of our own mem- ally interesting time right now. I ing people or organizations mak- rector for Oklahomans for the bers to more effectively work think we have an exciting year ing a difference in their commu- Arts, will receive the Michi within the democratic process ahead.” nities and working to insure jus- Susan Award. She joined the with civic leaders and public of- The VOICE Action Fund is a tice and fairness for all people.” statewide advocacy organiza- Randall Barnes Julia Kirt ficials on issues of concern to 501(c)4, making contributions Flansburg said, “It’s my in- tion in 2014, encouraging sup- censed his art to be produced recognize these dedicated art- families,” said King. non-deductible as charitable volvement with VOICE that port for arts and culture across on a variety of substrates. ists and art supporters, and Sundra Flansburg, President contributions for federal income gives me hope for the future of the state, especially boost- Randall Barnes is to re- the impact that they have on of the VOICE Education Fund tax purposes. Donations may be Oklahoma City, and a way to ing public investment. For the ceive the Emerging Artist of our community,” said Amanda said, “This year we have been deductible as trade or business channel my energy into produc- previous 15 years, Kirt led the the Year Award. Barnes is a Bleakley, Executive Director of doing some serious internal work expenses, if ordinary and nec- tive and effective work that will Oklahoma Visual Arts Coali- community-engaged artist who the Paseo Arts Association. among our institutions to deepen essary in the conduct of the tax- make it a better place to live for tion.This year’s Artist of the advocates for the craft of graf- More complete biographical involvement, develop leaders, payer’s business. all of us.” Year Award will go to Rick fiti removal (or the “buff”) as information on the honored art- and add new institutions.” King added, “Be- Sinnett (aka MothMan). An aesthetically pleasing forms in ists can be read at City-Sentinel. Issues VOICE has been work- cause we are non- American folk artist, master the urban landscape. com . This newspaper is a proud ing on this year include, court partisan, we ask printmaker, and a native Okla- The award dinner also supporter of the Paseo Arts As- and prison fines and fees, and that elected officials homan, Sinnett spent 20 years serves as a fundraiser for the sociation. education on the issue of pan- and candidates for mastering serigraphy. He has Paseo Arts Association, a non- Tickets are still available and handling. VOICE continues to office not sponsor created artwork for renowned profit organization that co- can be purchased by calling the be deeply involved in the issue of tables, but they are musicians, notable clothing ordinates arts programming PAA Office at 405-525-2688 or manufacturers, and has li- year-round. “It is our honor to online at thepaseo.wufoo.com . CityRep collaboration with OCCC yields ‘A Funny Thing Happened ...’ Staff Report combining situations from time- tested, 2000-year-old comedies CityRep, Oklahoma’s award of Roman playwright Plautus winning theatre and Oklahoma with the infectious energy of City Community College pres- classic vaudeville. ent the Tony Award winning This unforgettable, hysterical Broadway classic, “A Funny musical has “something for ev- Thing Happened on the Way to eryone, a comedy tonight.” the Forum.” The story by Burt Shevelove Broadway’s greatest farce is and Larry Gelbart, with Mu- light, fast-paced, witty, irrever- sic and Lyrics by Stephen Sond- ent and one of the funniest mu- heim, is based on the plays of sicals ever written. This show Plautus. takes comedy back to its roots, Featured is Robert Picardo as

Robert Picardo as Pseudolus in City- Rep’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Photo provided. Pseudolus. Picardo has enjoyed a distinguished career on Broad- way, television and in major Hol- lywood motion pictures. City- Rep welcomes him back to the CityRep stage. Joining Picardo is an all-star cast of Oklahoma City favorites including comedian and local TV personality Lucas Ross as Hysterium,Tommy Cunningham of Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera,” as Senex, CityRep favor- ites Jon Haque as Marcus Lycus and Michael Jones as Erronious. Directing the production is Jonathan Beck Reed. This production of “A Fun- ny Thing” will be presented in The Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater on the campus of Oklahoma City Community College at 7777 South May Ave- nue Oklahoma City, OK 73159. The show is suggested for most audiences over the age of 13 years old. Performances include: Thurs., Nov, 19, 7:30 p.m., Fri, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Nov. 21 7:30 p.m., Sun, Nov, 22, 1:30 p.m. Tickets for “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Fo- rum” are $8 for Students, Teach- ers and Military Personnel (with ID), $20 (groups of eight or more), $30 (matinees) and $35 (evening performances). For more information or for tickets, please call the OCCC Box Of- fice at (405) 682-7579, Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or visitcityrep.com Page 9 www.city-sentinel.com November, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT See us online, and on Facebook and Twitter Harding Fine Arts Academy presents two theatrical productions in November continued from page 1

pasts to seize their futures. Henley herself has been de- scribed by critics as “skillful at serving us pain as though it were a piece of cake.” The plays will be presented at Harding Fine Arts Acade- my auditorium, 3333 N. Shar- tel Ave. in Oklahoma City. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and mili- tary, and $2 for students. Res- From left, Ellis (Michiel Huisman) and the women he first knows as Jenny (Adaline, portrayed by Blake Lively) meet on New ervations are not required. Year’s Eve, beginning of a courtship destined to transform her life. The plays will have two performances each; “Crimes” will play Friday, Nov. 13 and Now in DVD release, ‘The Age of 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., while “Boys” will Adaline’ is a Lively triumph, romantic play Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. and imaginative “I have directed both By Patrick B. McGuigan shows before, when I taught Editor at Classen School for Ad- vanced Studies,” Williams Now in DVD release, “The said. “They are near and Age of Adaline” is a deeply ro- dear to me, but one is heavy mantic story with a superb cast on men and the other is heavy of professionals who perform on women. The kids real- with integrity and seriousness. ly loved the shows - we read Blake Lively – in the prime of them in classes last year - so her beauty and evolving skill as I thought, ‘why not?’ Both ap- a performer -- is luminous and pear on the same basic set, fully credible as Adaline Bow- with different furniture.” man, the central character. “HFAA has a reputation for The script from Mills Good- Blake Lively, center, is beautiful and believable in “The Age of Adaline.” The outstanding productions,” she loe and Salvador Piskowitz is imaginative romance from Lionsgate takes her across a century of changing said. “Every show we have magical, its point of departure a fashion and life styles, including in this World War II-era moment. produced since I came here classic-science-fiction-style in- In near-recent times, Ada- leted scenes. One is a few min- has been extremely well-re- corporation of a major suspen- line encounters a wealthy phi- utes long, a compelling scene in ceived and attended. These sion of natural law, what some lanthropist, Ellis (Michiel Huis- which a curious are also two pieces of really lives taking their time and at- For more information, vis- would deem a miracle. man). Despite carefully nur- police officer nearly disrupts lovely theater -- both heart- tention. But they are working it hardingfinearts.org or call An accident, early in the 20th tured reserve and avoidance of Adeline’s long-lived anonymity. warming comedies with great harder than I have ever seen.” 405-702-4322. Century stops youthful Ada- close relationships due to her A brief feature about the mo- characters and story lines.” She said the kids are com- Harding Fine Arts Acade- line’s aging process. The im- situation, she falls in love with tion picture’s production high- Pulling off two shows at mitted to the projects because my prepares high school stu- pressive narrative voice-over, the dark-haired stranger first lights Director Lee Toland once would be daunting for they are serious about the dents for college in an aca- not obtrusive, walks viewers encountered on New Year’s Eve. Krieger and several colleagues. adults, Williams said, but her art form. “I think what sets demically challenging, arts- through the premise. She travels with her new- That is thoroughly enjoyable for students are embracing the us apart is the fact that our integrated environment. Her story unfolds with flash- ly beloved to meet Ellis’ fam- “junkies” who technical mat- challenge. school has an arts-integrated Harding Fine Arts was re- forwards and flash-backs, de- ily, first encountering his pas- ters. Another treat is a review “They have sports, cheer- curriculum. We’re inclusive cently named a 2015 Blue Rib- tailing her first love, marriage sionately left-wing sister Kikki of fashion and style over the leading, after-school jobs, and encouraging of our kids bon School by the U.S. De- and birth of a daughter named (Amanda Crew), then his moth- past century. It’s hard to imag- their studies, and their home and their art discipline.” partment of Education. Flemming (portrayed by Iza- er Kathy (Kathy Baker). ine any actress whose visage bel Pearce and Cate Richard- At the entryway to the fam- could better serve this subtext son), and her place in notable ily home, Adaline turns to meet than Lively. moments in U.S. and California William, patriarch of the fam- The best of DVD extras history. ily of scientists and savants. chronicles the rise of Antho- Appearing no older than As played gloriously by Harri- ny Ingruber, the young Austra- 29, Adaline becomes over the son Ford, William is a man she lian performer who portrays a equivalent of several lifetimes loved and left, nearly a lifetime youthful William. As a boy, In- perhaps the best-educated per- ago. gruber was a Harrison Ford fan, son in history, learning several That encounter shuts the and developed an eerily accu- languages, spending in various door of secrecy and opens a rate mimic of Ford’s speaking places, but always returning to new portal – triggering doubts style and signature smile. her beloved San Francisco. and affirmations in the minds When director Krieg- Her closest friend is Reagan, of William and his wife, Ada- er sought video applications an aging blind singer portrayed line and her lover. worldwide to play William, he by Lynda Boyd, who is per- The cast invests the story quickly settled on Ingruber. plexed by the frequency with with such authenticity and be- The selection was spot-on. In- which men compliment her lievability that they achieve the gruber relates that the director friend Jenny (Adaline) of many summit of entertainment with told him the movie would be years on youthful good looks. dollops of reflections on mor- fun and, “you get to make-out In the hands of Boyd and Lively, tality and the human condition. with Blake Lively.” these exchanges are mysterious The cinematography is awe- The passage of generations and authentic. some. Deft use of computer ani- is marked delicately, with New Only her daughter knows mated graphics at the start and Year’s Eve celebrations in the Adaline’s secret. As Flemming finish support the narrative. city of Saint Francis providing (Ellyn Burstyn) enters her re- While not a blockbuster hit, context to Adaline’s evolving tirement years, Adaline frets and film did well in domestic incarnations. When the brevity over the future, and elder care and international release this of life in this vale of tears resur- for her beloved progeny. Lively year, and is now available in rects, joy -- not sadness – is the and Burstyn achieve the seem- high-quality DVDs. result. ingly impossible – the younger If you are not “into” movie A wonderful gift, “The Age woman tenderly real as mother production techniques and back of Adaline” combines realis- to the vulnerable older lady. stories, skip the next few para- tic story-telling approach with The story is patient, and, al- graphs. the skill and artistry of modern lowing enough time for charac- The DVD, out for a few film-makers. ter development and reflection. weeks now, includes two de- It is highly recommended. EXPERIENCE FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK Friday, November 6, 2015 6-10pm LIVE MUSIC - DEREK HARRIS “Amoeba Series” by Suzanne Peck Showing through November Local and national art, great food, art classes and plenty of shopping! 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