WelcomeFrom the Mayor We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. 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 . 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,

Mick Cornett, Mayor

4 Travel Guide of the Month 6 Oklahoma City: The Newest Frontier 10 KEY Cover Feature: Stockyards District 12 City Sources 14 What to See & Do 20 KEY Dining: Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse 22 Entertainment Districts 24 KEY Day Trip: Oklahoma Wine Fest ‘08 26 Calendar of Events 36 Dining Guide 40 Clubs and Entertainment 42 KEY Entertainment: The Rat Pack 46 KEY Attraction: Cowboy Museum 48 Oklahoma City Map 50 Downtown Map 52 Shopping Contents

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® Casey Trebbe Vol. 63 • November 2008 • No. 9 Established 1947 Key of Oklahoma, Inc Corporate Offices 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. Suite 112 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 PROFILE: As a life long resident of Oklahoma Office: 405-602-3300 City, Casey is well versed on the City. Want to FAX: 405-602-3800 know where to go, what to see and do or where [email protected] to eat? Take a moment to visit with Casey and www.keyokc.com you'll have more choices than time. Favorite Restaurants: “Most people over look Publisher a hotel restaurant - ours is one not to miss! Chef Frank Sims Alain Buthion of Soleil, The Restaurant, offers Managing Editor adiverse menu with a French influence, including Mary Motter fresh seafood and an oyster bar. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Colcord. If a Contributing Writers guest does want to venture out of the hotel to get Susen Foster a feel for the City, we are just a short walk from [email protected] some great choices. I suggest Mickey Mantle’s Advertising Manager Steakhouse for a great steak; Abuelo’s Mexican Carter Ballard Food Embassy for gourmet Mexican food; Toby Keith's “I Love This Bar and Grill” for a taste of National Advertising Sales Hurst & Associates, Inc. Oklahoma: and Trattoria for authentic Italian. 1-800-397-8908 There are a number of great restaurants around E-mail: [email protected] downtown - one to fit every palate.” Design & Layout Favorite Entertainment Area: “The Colcord Welch Creative is located in the heart of Oklahoma City and just Distribution a short walk from Bricktown. In addition to Matt Page great restaurants - it’s a great destination for late night. Two of the hottest nightspots - CityWalk and Skkybar - crank it up when the sun goes down. For those with a quieter evening in mind, © COPYRIGHT 2008. No part of this publication may I suggest Maker’s Cigar and Piano bar located be reproduced in any form, including electronic and photo- on the canal.” copy, without the permission in writing from the publisher. All ads designed by Oklahoma City KEY Magazine may What to do: “Downtown - and within walking not be reproduced for publication elsewhere. Distributed distance of the hotel - don’t miss the Oklahoma monthly to hotels, motels and other distribution points in City National Memorial, The Museum of Art and Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, and statewide at Tourist the Myriad Botanical Gardens. As you venture Information Centers. out across the City - I recommend a visit to the Subscription rate: $40 per year, first class mail. Single copies mailed at $3.95 each. Bulk orders filled at no cost National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. to conventions and special groups. The museum contains an unbelievable KEY Magazine is a registered trademark. the American West and exhibits change frequently This magazine is authorized by KEY Magazines, Inc., a and provide visitors with an ever-changing picture national chain of visitor publications located in Arizona, of our rich heritage. While you’re in the Carmel/Monterey, Chicago, Cincinnati, Colorado, Dallas, neighborhood, you can enjoy the Oklahoma City Fort Worth, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Oklahoma Zoo, Remington Park Casino and the Science City, Palm Springs. Affiliates: Boston Panorama, Florida Museum Oklahoma.” See Magazines, This Month in Houston, Today in Las Vegas, New York City Guide, Pittsburgh Point, This Week in San Diego. 4 Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008

OklahomaThe Newest Frontier City

Cowboys began their history on the Texas plains. Texas ranchers found they had large supplies of beef with no place to sell it. The East Coast needed beef. To meet that demand, Texas ranchers had to move their cattle to the closest rail- roads, which were in Kansas. The Chisholm Oklahoma City is a ABOUT OUR PAST… Trail and other cattle routes surprise to many visitors Oklahoma’s written history were made through and newcomers, with all began in 1541 when Oklahoma between 1866 the friendliness of a small Spanish explorer and 1889. While traveling town and the amenities of Coronado ventured through Oklahoma, the our nation’s biggest cities. through this area. At that ranchers And with over fifty time, it was the home of realized the territory was attractions, museums and the Plains Indian tribes, not only closer to the rail- other activities, visitors such as the Osage, Kiowa, roads, but a good location will never be at a loss for Apache and Comanche. In for raising cattle as well. fun things to see and do. 1803, Oklahoma was sold There was one parcel of to the U.S. as part of the land that was never given Oklahoma City was born Louisiana Purchase. over to any Indian tribe - in a single day - April 22, the Unassigned Lands. In 1889. Just a little over a In the 1830s, the federal the 1880s, many frontier century ago, the site of government forced the Americans wanted to move Oklahoma City was a Five Civilized Tribes to into this land. Soon, land- grass-and-timbered land of leave their homelands. less pioneers began slip- These tribes were living in gently rolling hills flatten- ping over into this area ing out into prairie in the the southeastern part of the without authorization. west. In just over 100 U.S. They had to walk to These were the “Boomers,” years, this collection of Oklahoma over a trail that who were trying to force tents grew to a became known as the metropolitan city that “Trail of Tears.” Many the government into open- sprawls across 625 square men, women and children ing the territory up to miles of America's heart- died during this long and homesteaders. land. Its metro population treacherous trip. Once President Benjamin numbers over a million - a these people settled here, Harrison signed legislation third of the entire state’s Oklahoma became Indian that opened up the population. Territory. Unassigned Lands and on 6 Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008

ID OU NOW April 22, 1889, about likely to be wearing boots D Y K ? 50,000 homesteaders and a cowboy hat as they gathered at the boundaries. are a suit and tie. The world’s first installed At noon, the cannon Magnificent attractions parking meter was in roared, and the hordes of like the National Cowboy Oklahoma City, on July 16, people streamed over the and Western Heritage line on wagons and Museum, Remington Park 1935. Carl C. Magee, of buckboards, horseback, on Race Track, Frontier City Oklahoma City, is general- foot and even on bicycles Theme Park, and the Red ly credited with originating into the two million acres Earth Indian Center all of land, made their claims reflect the strong ties this the parking meter. He filed and, overnight, Oklahoma area has with its western for a patent for a “coin con- City grew out of the heritage. plains. The settlers who trolled parking meter” on In the early 1990s, the entered to claim land leaders of Oklahoma City May 13, 1935. before the official start of were faced with a the land run were called decision: to compete or Sooners. Hence the state’s retreat. The decision was nickname. On November made to compete and the 16, 1907, the Oklahoma city launched a visionary Territory and Indian project -- one that would Territory joined, and change the face of Oklahoma became the Oklahoma City forever. 46th state. That plan was Metropolitan Area Projects OKLAHOMA CITY (MAPS), an ambitious TODAY program that is one of the The pioneer zeal of those most aggressive and early settlers is just as evi- successful public-private dent in the Oklahoma City partnerships ever under- of today. The western spir- taken in the U.S. The it that helped found current amount being Oklahoma City is apparent spent in this public/private everywhere you go. partnership exceeds Oklahomans are just as $1 billion.

Above: Cowboys and Rodeo are center stage each January at the International Finals Rodeo.

Left: City Church

Opposite Page: Metro Transit Trolley; Bricktown Ballpark. 8 Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008 As a result of that vision, visitors can now enjoy a multitude of new attrac- tions and entertainment options. The 15,000-seat AT&T Bricktown Ballpark is home to the Oklahoma RedHawks, the Texas Rangers Triple A affiliate, and has been named one of the nation's top two minor league base- ball facilities. Our profes- sional ice hockey team, the Blazers, attracts record crowds with its fast-paced, pulse-pounding action in project will continue A new trolley system, the the Ford Center. The Ford through 2008. Shops, Oklahoma Spirit, covers a Center, a new 20,000-seat restaurants and entertain- three-mile area and loops sports arena, has proven to ment, hiking and biking through downtown with an be an ideal location for trails, and park areas are additional segment of the hockey, basketball and part of this developing trolley system linking the concerts. area. Meridian area hotels, state fairgrounds an Stockyards The Bricktown Canal A multi-million dollar area with downtown and extends through the facelift and renovation of Bricktown. The unique Bricktown entertainment the Cox Convention streetcars offer continuous district -- just east of Center has added new service six days a week. downtown, past the meeting rooms and lobby Ballpark to the Canadian areas, along with a Oklahoma City isn't River. The river is being remodeled exterior and lacking in entertainment transformed into a seven- exhibit space. The renova- options, either. The mile-long series of river tion of the Civic Center Oklahoma City lakes bordered by Music Hall, an historic art Philharmonic Orchestra, landscaped areas, trails deco building, is now the Ballet Oklahoma, and and recreational facilities. premier performing arts Broadway shows at Lyric Work on this $23 million venue in the Southwest. Theatre and the Civic Center are just the beginning. Beautiful lakes, parks and some of the nation's best golf courses and tennis facilities also await the outdoor enthusiast.

Welcome to the new Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008 9 April 22, 1889, the area known as the Unassigned Lands in Oklahoma Territory was opened for settlement. In just over 100 years, a collection of tents grew to a metropoli- tan city of nearly one million inhabitants. The pioneer zeal of those early settlers is just as evident in the Oklahoma City of today. If you want to see a little of the real West of today, mosey on down to Stockyards City, a few minutes west of downtown. Home to the world’s largest stocker/feeder live- stock market, Stockyards City is the “genuine article” and a “must see” when visiting Oklahoma City. You won’t find any “My parents went to Stockyard City and all I got was this lousy T-shirt” shirts or Elvis salt and pepper shakers but you will leave knowing what a real steak tastes like, and that real boots don’t come from Bloomingdale’s. Take time to browse the western wear and specialty shops lining the streets, complete with jeans (Wranglers is the brand of choice), hats, dusters, spurs and belt buckles the size of hubcaps. Popular destinations for visitors to the Stockyards are Cross Bar Gallery, located at 1400 South Agnew; Oklahoma Native Arts, located at 1316 South Agnew; Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, located at 1309 S. Agnew; and Shorty’s Hattery, located at 1206 South Agnew. Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture and art of the American West. Almost all of the products are made in the United States. Some visitors come to appreciate the custom artwork by western legends such as G. Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, and Kenneth Wyatt. Others stop to admire the jewelry designed by Bob Berg and sold exclusively in Oklahoma by Cross Bar Gallery. An entertaining part of the store is National Saddlery, which has been around the Stockyards for 82 continuous years. John Rule is a master tooler and saddle maker. Along with his wife, DonaKay, the Rules’ tack and tooling business complements Cross Bar Gallery’s custom western furnishings and visitors enjoy watching the master craftsman at work. Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is a Native American owned and operated store and is also a working art gallery. The gallery features works by Native American Artists past and present, featuring museum quality art including pottery by White Antelope, carvings by Creeping Bear and fine art by Doc Tate Nevaquaya, Jerome Bushyhead, Virginia Stroad and many more. Of particular interest to visitors is the extensive selection of quality Native American jewelry. Exceptional works are created by Mario Badillo, the on-site jeweler, working in silver, gold, North American turquoise, Australian Gaspeite, white buffalo turquoise, and other faceted stones In addition to repairs, which can be done while you wait, commission and specialty work is available. Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is also educational and allows you to relax and become a part of the Native American culture. Cattlemen’s Café opened its doors to hungry cowboys, ranchers, cattle haulers and the like in 1910. Cattlemen’s was one of the few places that stayed open after sundown. Because of this, it also attracted a very colorful clientele. During Prohibition, it was known for its home-brewed ‘liquid delights.’ Since 1945, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse has become a gathering place for all kinds of folks - from movie stars to rodeo greats, politicians to potentates! Check the walls of the dining rooms and view the drawings of all the well-knowns who have sampled Cattlemen’s fare - Gene Autry, John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and more recently, Reba McIntyre. In the early ‘90s, George Bush (the elder, while he was President) stopped in for a good meal and a stiff drink. Today, like a good wine, Cattlemen’s continues to improve with age.

To complete your wardrobe, be sure to stop in Shorty’s Hattery, home to one of only a handful of custom hatters left in the entire United States. Shorty’s ‘Caboy Hattery has created custom hats for Rodeo Champions to Country and Western Music’s biggest entertainers. The reason—quality and consistency. Shorty’s hats are a trusted part of the cowboy’s wardrobe. Each hat is fitted and shaped individually according the cus- tomer’s facial features and shape of their head—critical features when determining the height of the crown, width of the brim and type of crease. Customers choose the color and quality of the hat from 20X to 100X (meaning 20% to100% beaver fur) and then wait for the craftsmen at Shorty's to create their custom hat. The next time you see Reba McIntire, Charlie Daniels, Tonya Tucker or Michael Martin Murphy, check out their hat—it probably came from Shorty’s in the Stockyard’s District. The western spirit that helped found OKC is alive and well in the Stockyards District. Located one mile south of I-40 at Agnew, visi- tor’s can take advantage of the Metro Transit Orange Line Trolley, which operates on an hourly schedule, traveling between the Meridian Avenue hotels and Bricktown, with stops in the Stockyards. For more information on Cross Bar Gallery, call 405-239-2104 or www.crossbargallery.com; Native American Gallery can be reached at 405-604-9800; Cattlemen’s 405-236-0416 or www.cattlemensrestaurant.com; and Shorty can be reached by calling 405-232-4287 or www.shortyshattery.com. CITY SOURCES DID YOU KNOW? EMERGENCY Police/Fire/Ambulance...... 911 Myriad Botanical Gardens AAAEmergency Road Service...... (800)222-4357 has more than 1,200 species OKC Police Non-Emergency...... 297-1000 Oklahoma Highway Patrol...... 425-2043 of plants in the Crystal Cellular...... *55 Bridge, representing plants Oklahoma Poison Control Center...... 271-5454 URGENT CARE from every continent in the First1MED...... North OKC...... 478.0633 world except Antarctica– First1MED...... NW OKC...... 495.5841 First1MED...... South OKC...... 636-0767 including more than 2,500 First1MED...... Edmond...... 844.1633 orchids. HOSPITALS Bone and Joint Hospital...... 272-9671 Deaconess Hospital...... 604-6000 Edmond Medical Center...... 341-6100 Integris Baptist Medical Center...... 949-3011 Integris Southwest Medical Center...... 636-7000 Mercy Health Center...... 755-1515 Midwest Regional Medical Center...... 610-4411 Norman Regional Hospital...... 329-6877 OU Medical Center...... 271-4700 Physicians Hospital of Oklahoma...... 602-8100 Renaissance Women’s Hospital...... 359-9800 Saint Anthony Hospital...... 272-7000 Saint Michael Hospital...... 685-6671 Unity Health Center (North Campus)...... 273-2270 Above: Unity Health Center (South Campus)...... 273-2240 Myriad Botanical Gardens OU Health Science Center...... 271-4000 Veteran’s Hospital……...... …….270-0501 CREDIT CARDS: (TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN) American Express...... (800)528-4800 Diners Club...... (800)234-6377 Discover...... (800)347-2683 MasterCard or Visa...... (800)336-8472 AIRLINES American...... (800)433-7300 America West...... (800)247-5692 Continental...... (800)525-0280 Delta...... (800)221-1212 Northwest...... (800)225-2525 Southwest...... (800)435-9792 TWA...... (800)221-2000 United...... (800)241-6522 USAir...... (800)428-4322 AIRPORTS Downtown Airpark...... 634-1456 ...... 789-4061 Will Rogers World Airport Paging...... 680-3317 Police...... 680-3233 Travelers Aid...... 680-3317

12 Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008 DID YOU KNOW? ENTERTAINMENT Oklahoma doesn't have Tickets and Information Ballet Oklahoma...... 848-8637 Indian Reservations. We do, Black Liberated Arts Center...... 232-2522 however, have 39 federally- Blazers Hockey ...... 235-7825 recognized tribal nations Bricktown Visitor Center...... 602-8800 Canterbury Choral Society...... 232-7464 headquarters in the state. Carpenter Square Theatre...... 232-6500 Oklahoma has the largest ...... 297-2584 COX Business Center...... 297-3300 American Indian population FORD Center...... 602-8500 of any state. Many of the Lyric Theatre...... 524-9312 American Indians living in National Cowboy Museum...... 478-2250 Oklahoma State Capital...... 521-3356 Oklahoma today are Omniplex...... 602-6664 descendants from the OKC Museum of Art...... 236-3100 original 67 tribes OKC Philharmonic...... 842-5387 Oklahoma Opry...... 632-8322 inhabiting Indian Territory. Oklahoma Redhawks...... 218-1000 Prairie Dance Theatre...... 424-2249 Rose State College Performing Arts...... 733-7960 Stage Center Presents...... 270-4801 State Fair Park...... 948-6704 State Fair Speedway...... 948-6796 Stockyards City...... 235-7267 PUBLIC GOLF COURSES Brookside Golf Course (18 holes) 9016 South Shields • 632-9666 Earlywine Golf Course (36 holes) 115th & S. Portland • 691-1727 Above: James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes) Dancers performing at 824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353 Red Earth Festival Lake Hefner Golf Course (36 holes) 4491 S. Lake Hefner Road • 843-1565 Lincoln Park Golf Course (36 holes) 4001 N.E. Grand Blvd. • 424-1421 Trosper Park Golf Course (18 holes) 2301 S.E. 29th Street • 677-8874 PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS Earlywine Golf Course (12 Courts) S.W. 119th & May Avenue OKC Tennis Center (24 courts) N.W. 36th & Portland

Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008 13 WHAT TO SEE & DO

FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK - 11501 NE Expressway • 478-2412 ITES www.frontiercity.com Frontier City, a western-style S theme park in Oklahoma City, covers over 40 acres of rides, shows and attractions for the entire family. Frontier City features three roller coasters, and water rides that are guaranteed to cool you off. Frontier City's Summer Concert Series features a new lineup of artist including Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Frontier City is open weekends through Memorial Day. Daily ISTORIC operation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visit frontiercity.com for more information. • H JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1714 Highway 9 W. Seminole • 405-382-0950 A special hands-on museum where 3 to 12 year olds “become” TV anchors, doctors, medics, judges, artists, pilots, firefighters and much more. Be amazed at the 13,500-gallon aquarium filled with aquatic life. The place in Oklahoma where kids “play to learn” and adults “learn to play.” (East of OKC on 1-40 at Seminole exit #200, 9 miles south to Highway 9, then 1 mile west.) Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Monday and major holidays. Admission: $6 TTRACTIONS • A USEUMS • M ALLERIES G RT A

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A RT G ALLERIES • MUSEUMS • ATTRACTIONS • HISTORIC S ITES 16 children ages6-12$4.50,children 5andunderare free. Thanksgiving, ChristmasandNewYears Day. Admission: adults$10.00,seniorcitizens$8.50, national memorialtothe American cowboy. town. Visitors ofallagesenjoyanadventureintotheOld West atthis Gallery andProsperityJunction,are-createdauthenticwestern Gallery, the American RodeoGallery, Western Performer’s New historicalgalleriesincludethe American Cowboy and thefamous18-footsculpture, The Endofthe Trail. including worksbyCharlesRussell,FredericRemington, tive collectionofclassicandcontemporary Western art, frontier. This popularvisitorattractionfeaturesasuperla- serves theruggedindividualismandromanticspiritof The NationalCowboyand Western HeritageMuseumpre- N ATIONAL kaoaCt KY•November 2008 Oklahoma CityKEY C OWBOY & W ESTERN M YRIAD 100 MyriadGardens•297-3995 1700 NE63rd•478-2250 The MyriadBotanicalGardensisa17-acreoasisinthe Free. H heart ofdowntown. The centerpieceofthegardensis $3 children (4-12);3under, free.Outdoor grounds: seven-story CrystalBridge Tropical Conservatory, fea- adults; $5seniors62+andstudents;$4Groups of20+ ERITAGE turing afascinatingcollectionofpalmtrees,flowers Sat 9-6;Sun12-6. Admission toCrystalBridge:$6, and exoticplantsfromacrosstheglobe. B OTANICAL C ENTER Hours: Open9-57daysaweekexcept G ARDENS M USEUM Hours: Mon- OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART A

415 Couch Drive • 236-3100 RT The new Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft. facility

featuring 15 exhibition galleries, an education center, a G 250-seat theater, cafe, store and library/resource cen-

ter. Programs include world-class traveling exhibi- ALLERIES tions, comprehensive film programs and a variety of family activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculpture by world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum and down- town. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Thurs 10-9; Sun 12-5. Admission: Adults $9; Senior (62+), Students and Children $7; Children under 5 Free. • M

OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL 620 N Harvey • 235-3313 USEUMS The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembers those who lost their lives in the tragic bombing the Alfred P. Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. The outdoor symbolic memorial, stands on a three-acre site that includes remnants of the original building destroyed in 1995, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Admission to outdoor symbolic memorial is free. • A TTRACTIONS • H ISTORIC S ITES

Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008 17 OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM 620 N Harvey • 235-3313 The museum, housed in the historic Journal Record Building that was damaged by the blast, is adjacent to the symbolic memorial, provides visitors with an experience ITES beyond what they see at the memorial monument. The S 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, sur- vivors, rescue workers and others. Hours: Museum Mon-Sat 9–6; Sun 1–6. Museum Admission: Adults $10; Senior (62+) $8;

ISTORIC Student (6-17) $6; Children under 5 Free

OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344 Recognized by Child Magazine as one of the top three • H family-friendly zoos in the nation Family favorites include the Centennial Choo Choo, Safari Tram Tour, the Fins and Feathers Show and our seasonal, interac- tive bird adventure: Explorikeet Adventure. The Zoo offers picnic areas, The Canopy Food Court, Safari Gifts and services including wheelchair and stroller rental. The Zoo is open everyday except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hours are 9-6 from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 9- 5from September through May. Admission for adults ages 12-64 is $7. Children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and older are

TTRACTIONS $4. Children 2 and under are free.

SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA • 2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNI

• A Oklahoma’s only science museum and Smithsonian affiliate, enriches people’s lives by revealing the wonder and rele- vance of science. Home to Oklahoma’s only large-for- mat, dome-screen theater, Omniplex has more than 350 hands-on exhibits and educational programs; art and cultural galleries; aviation and space artifacts; Omniplex planetarium; International Gymnastics Hall of Fame; International Photography Hall of Fame and

USEUMS Museum; and Red Earth Museum. Museum Hours: Mon- Fri 9-5; Sat 9-6; Sun 11-6. The Big Ticket - includes Omniplex exhibits, planetarium show and choice of one OmniDome show: $13.50 adults (13-64); $10.25 seniors (65+); • M $10.25 children (3-12). Admission for Exhibits and Planetarium ONLY: $9.50 adults (13-64); $8.25 seniors (65+); $8.25 children (3-12). Admission for Dome Theater ONLY: $8.25 adults (13-64); $6.75 seniors (65+); $6.75 children (3-12).

WHITE WATER BAY • 3908 W. Reno • 943-9687 White Water Bay is a tropical water paradise located along Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City featuring over 25 acres of water rides, slides and attractions. White Water Bay offers relaxing summer fun with its lazy river and chil- ALLERIES dren's activity pools and shows its wet and wild side with the 500,000-gallon Wave Pool and the eight-story G Bermuda Triangle. White Water Bay is Oklahoma City's hot spot to cool off this summer. White Water Bay will kick off the 2008 season on May 19th. Daily RT operation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visit

A whitewaterbay.com for more information. 18 Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008

ickey Mantle’s Steakhouse opened its doors in 2000 M in the ever-expanding Bricktown entertainment district, to the delight of local residents and business travelers alike searching for a comfortably upscale dining experience. Named for baseball great Mickey Mantle, the restaurant serves prime steaks, fresh seafood and fine wines in a warm and inviting setting.

Mickey Mantle’s is the dining destination of choice. Mickey Mantle’s is also an exciting live entertainment venue, spotlighting local talent with performances in the Lounge. Guest can also enjoy a daily complimentary happy hour buffet in the Lounge beginning at 4:30.

Dinner at Mickey Mantle’s is highlighted by an array of appetizers, such as the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with pepper vodka cocktail sauce; Grilled Salmon Tostadas and the restaurant’s signature Fried Pickle Chips.

Famous for its selection of hand-cut USDA prime steaks, Mickey Mantle’s serves a carefully edited selection of prime beef that includes a Cowboy Cut Ribeye; Pepper Steak, a prime filet mignon pressed in cracked peppercorns with cognac pepper sauce; Prime New York Strip, and Tournedos Oscar topped with crab, béarnaise and asparagus. Along with its mouth- watering selection of prime steaks, Mickey Mantle’s also serves the freshest seafood in Oklahoma City. From Shrimp Scampi and the Grilled Salmon Filet to Ahi Tuna Steak, Lobster and Alaskan King Crab Legs, there is something on the menu for every taste.

No evening at Mickey Mantle’s is complete without a taste of one of the restaurant’s signature house made desserts, including a creamy chocolate mousse, crème brulee, or the always favorite chocolate cake.

The restaurant, which is open for dinner daily at 5 p.m., offers a full-service bar, private dining rooms and valet parking for guests.

Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 272-0777 or visit: www.mickeymantlesteak- house.com EntertainmentEntertainment Districts Districts AS YOU ENJOY SHOPPING, DINING AND SIGHTSEEING, YOUR PATH WILL LIKELY CROSS ONE OF THESE ‘MUST SEE’ NEIGHBORHOODS.

ADVENTURE made from Oklahoma's OKLAHOMA CITY DISTRICT famous dark red earth were ARTS DISTRICT the most plentiful build- The Adventure District is ing material available. As the majestic Myriad the destination for enter- Today, those bricks pro- Botanical Gardens and the vide the signature look to multi-faceted Stage Center Bricktown, which has - home of several theater become OKC's biggest companies - remain major hot spot for fine restau- anchor attractions for the rants, clubs, galleries and Arts District, several new shops, including venues have recently Oklahoma's first micro- opened. The Civic Center brewery. Tour boats chug Music Hall reopened its down the Bricktown doors in September 2001, Canal, a mile-long pedes- presenting a classic trian waterway that cuts ambiance from stainless steel accents to authentic tainment the entire family art deco chandeliers for all will enjoy. Located at the to admire. The state-of-the crossroads of I-44 and I-35 art facility showcases per- in northeast Oklahoma formances from ballet to City, the district features Broadway. The Oklahoma Oklahoma’s most out- City Museum of Art houses standing visitor attrac- the largest glass sculpture tions. Attractions include by artist Dale Chihuly. the National Cowboy & Standing nearly 55 feet Western Heritage Museum, tall with over 2,400 pieces National Softball Hall of Fame, Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo, through the heart of Science Museum Bricktown, turns south at Oklahoma, Remington the Ballpark, past water Park Racing Casino and falls and fountains to the Cinemark Tinseltown USA new Harkins Theatres and Bass Pro Shops. BRICKTOWN HISTORIC Centennial Crossing, a DISTRICT larger-than-life sculpture of glass, the sculpture Just east of Downtown is depicting the Oklahoma shines as a beacon from Bricktown, Oklahoma Land Run, consists of 45 the front atrium of the City's renovated ware figures depicting land run museum. The museum also house district. When the participants on their way showcases numerous other area was built back at the to stake claims in the new exhibits as well as an turn of the century, bricks territory. impressive classic film library.

22 Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008 PASEO world’s largest WESTERN AVENUE DISTRICT stocker/feeder livestock DISTRICT The Historic Paseo market, Stockyards City District is a part of is the "genuine article" Just north of downtown, Oklahoma City that time and a "must see." For over beginning at 36th street forgot - but the arts 80 years, Stockyards City and continuing north to remembered. The gateway has continually offered Wilshire, this historic to this historic district is the kind of quality prod- area is an eclectic collec- considered to be NW 30th ucts and services which tion of restaurants, and Shartel. The Paseo are synonymous with the antique shops, home fur- was built in 1929 as the heritage of the West. A nishing specialty stores, first commercial shop- 'must do' in the personal services, art gal- Stockyards is Cattlemen's leries and retail shops. Steakhouse, Oklahoma's Frequently referred to by oldest continually operat- locals as "Restaurant ing restaurant. After a Row", Western Avenue great steak, take time to features almost every browse the western wear cuisine at trendy and specialty shops lin- establishments ranging ing the streets, complete from casual to elegant. with jeans (Wranglers is Western Avenue is an the brand of choice), wide older commercial strip ping district north of that still maintains some downtown Oklahoma of its 1940’s atmosphere City. This little Spanish with the feel and charm of village with its stucco a small town main street. buildings and clay tile The district also features roofs is the home of unique shopping Oklahoma City's artists' opportunities with hip community. On this little stores, antique stores, tree lined street you will boutiques, galleries, spas find painters, potters, and upscale shopping. photographers, writers, selection of boots, hats, Independently owned and actors. Within the dusters, spurs and belt two blocks of the Paseo buckles the size of hub- you can visit a stained caps. If you can't find glass works, a pottery what you need off the studio, watch a painter at shelf, there are highly work, see a performance skilled artisans ready to of a children's theater custom make whatever group, have dinner, and you need. You won't find shop. any “My parents went to Stockyard City and all I S TOCKYARDS got was this lousy T- DISTRICT shirt” shirts or Elvis salt If you want to see a little and pepper shakers, but of the real West of today, you will leave knowing restaurants and clubs, live mosey on down to what a real steak tastes music, entertainment and Stockyards City, a few like, and that real boots shopping make this area minutes west of down- don't come from a fun place to browse. town. Home to the Bloomingdale's. Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008 23

rom early in the 20th century, until Prohibition restrictions and the F Dust Bowl took their toll, grape growing and winemaking played a significant role in Oklahoma ’s economy. Fortunately, since the late IIss tthhiiss 1980s, the industry has seen a revival and the current number of licensed wineries is now close to 50. Their products and added-value potential have snagged the attention of wine connoisseurs and tourists alike, making it one of the fastest growing agri-tourism arenas in Oklahoma. aa GGRRAAPPEE Throughout the ages, a mystical aura has surrounded the ruby and peridot glow from a glass of wine. The flirtatious dance of uncorking an untried bottle of wine, embracing its aromatic bouquet and carefully unwrapping the delicate layers of intimate flavors, remains forever SSttaattee oorr bound to friendship, romance, and elegance. Visiting a different winery every week is good for the soul. But for many of us, commitments just won’t permit that luxury. The answer? Make a date to visit fashionable on November 14 &15, wwhhaatt?? where Oklahoma WineFest, in partnership with OklahomaWines.org and The Muscular Dystrophy Association, will bring Tuscany to By Susen Foster Oklahoma City ’s “most notable address” for the entire day. Oklahoma WineFest ’08 kicks off on Friday evening with “Denim & Diamonds”, a reception benefitting Muscular Dystrophy. For $75, guests will indulge in an ambrosial pairing of delicious food from popular area restaurants and fine wines from local wineries. Live music and a silent auction add to this rustically elegant occasion where one is as likely to make new friends as he is to delight in old ones. All day Saturday, rain or shine, festival goers will share in a celebration of the grape as Oklahoma WineFest ‘08 showcases the best of Oklahoma hospitality at 50 Penn Place. Peruse an eclectic assemblage of sophisticated shops and galleries, plus unique booths with such offerings as wine & food gift baskets, wine cellar equipment, artistic wine accessories and handmade jewelry. Take in a wine workshop, enjoy live entertainment, and sample the bacchanalian nectar from 25 of our state’s newest celebrities, the wineries of Oklahoma. The 45 minute workshops include intriguing topics such as “Wine tasting” with Sommelier Ian Clark; “Building a Wine Cellar” by Wine Cellar Innovations; “Food & Wine Pairing” with Kurt Fleischfresser; “Amateur Wine Making” by David Martin; and “How to Grow Grapes in OK” by Andrew Snyder. Festival tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors and “Happy Trails” members (see website for details) are only $15. Designated drivers and children are $5 and the workshops are an additional $10 each. The $75 VIP Pass is all inclusive, providing admission to Saturday’s festival and workshops, a one year membership to the “Happy Trails” club, a souvenir wine glass with holder, and access to the “VIP Cellar” where exceptional limited quantity, award winning Oklahoma wines will be available for tasting. For reservations, and to find out more about “Happy Trails”, visit www.oklahomawines.org. CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Norman • 405- ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 325-3272 • www.ou.edu/fjjma Thru 11/05 “Storm Chasers” Science Thru 12/28 Highlights from the Akins Museum Oklahoma • 405-602-6664 Collection • Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art QUINE www.sciencemuseumok.org Norman 405-325-3272 • www.ou.edu/fjjma Thru 11/26 Passports to Plants • Myriad Thru 12/31 “Reporting Terrorism”

• E Botanical Gardens • 405-297-3995 Oklahoma City National Memorial & www.myriadgardens.com Museum • 888-542-HOPE • www.okla- homacitynationalmemorial.org Thru 11/28 Magician • Every Friday Night FireLake Grand Casino • Free Admission Thru 12/31 “The Scorpio-Sagittarius Shawnee • 405-964-7263 • www.fire- Connection” Science Museum Oklahoma •

HOWS lakegrand.com 405-602-6664 • www.sciencemuseumok.org Thru 11/29 Firebreathers, Jugglers, Thru 1/18/09 “Craft in America: Unicyclists, Caricatures Artists, etc. Every • S Expanding Traditions” • National Cowboy Saturday Night • FireLake Grand Casino & Western Heritage Museum • 405-478- Free Admission • Shawnee • 405-964-7263 2250 • www.nationalcowboymuseum.org www.firelakegrand.com Thru 1/19/09 “Hatching the Past: The Great Thru 12/7 Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 10th Annual Exhibition, Sale Dinosaur Egg Hunt” Sam Noble Oklahoma and Seminar • National Cowboy & Museum of Natural History Norman • 405- Western Heritage Museum • 405-478-2250 325-4712 • www.snomnh.ou.edu www.nationalcowboymuseum.org ESTIVALS Thru 1/31/09 “Field, Forest and Stream: Thru 12/18 Fred Films presents “Conditions: The History of Oklahomans and the Russians Making Movie in Other Lands” Outdoors” • Oklahoma History Center

• F 405-522-5248 • www.okhistorycenter.org Thru 1/31/09 “The Guardian & The Shield” • Red Earth Museum • 405-427- 5228 • www.redearth.org Thru 1/4/09 American Artists from the Russian Empire • Fred Jones Jr. Museum

XHIBITS of Art • Norman • 405-325-3272 www.ou.edu/fjjma Thru 7/31 “Unconquered, Allan Houser • E and the Legacy of One Apache Family” Oklahoma History Center • 405-522-5248 www.okhistorycenter.org NOVEMBER 11/1 The Rocky Horror Show - Lyric at the

HEATRE Plaza • 405-524-9312 • www.lyricthe- atreokc.com 11/1 OU vs. Nebraska • Norman • 800- • T 456-4668 • www.soonersports.com 11/1 OSU vs. Iowa State • Stillwater • 405- 744-5745 • www.okstate.edu 11/1 Big 50’s Show featuring Ronnie Kaye

VENTS Oklahoma Opry • 405-632-8322- www.okopry.homestead.com E 26 Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008 11/1 American Cheer Power Patriotic Holiday Championship • Cox Convention Center 405-602-8700 • www.okfordcenter.com 11/1 Hitchcock at the Movies • Civic Center Music Hall • 842-5327 • www.okcphilharmonic.org 11/2 Under The Big Top Symphony at the Circus • Civic Center Music Hall 405-842-5327 • www.okcphilharmonic.org 11/2 NBA Basketball - vs. Minnesota Timberwolves • Ford Center • 405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder 11/4-12/20 “Making Smoking History” Edmond Historical Society • Edmond 405- 341-4344 • www.visitedmondok.com 11/5 NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics • Ford Center 405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder 11/5 TJ McFarland • FireLake Grand Casino Free Admission • Shawnee • 405-964-7263 www.firelakegrand.com 11/6-8 “Guys & Dolls” - Hardeman Auditorium • Oklahoman Christian University • Edmond • 405-341-4344 www.visitedmondok.com 11/7 Banana Seat • FireLake Grand Casino Free Admission • Shawnee • 405-964-7263 www.firelakegrand.com 11/7 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma City Blazers vs. Texas Brahmas • Ford Center 405-235- PUCK • www.okcblazers.com 11/7 Boz Skaggs in Concert • UCO Jazz Lab Edmond • 341-4344 • www.visitedmondok.com 11/7 Blake Smith • Riverwind Casino Norman 405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com 11/7 Beatlemania • FireLake Grand Casino Shawnee • 405-964-7263 • www.fire- lakegrand.com 11/8 & 21 Mike Black as Elvis • FireLake Grand Casino • Free Admission • Shawnee 405-964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com 11/7-23 Regional Art Exhibit • Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art • Shawnee • 405-878-5300 www.visitedmondok.com 11/8 Natalie Cole • Riverwind Casino Norman • 405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com 11/8 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma City Blazers vs. New Mexico Scorpions • Ford Center 405- 235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com E VENTS • THEATRE • EXHIBITS • FESTIVALS • SHOWS • EQUINE 28 kaoaCt KY•November 2008 Oklahoma CityKEY 405-964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com Casino •Free Admission •Shawnee 11/19 405-235-8288 •www.nba.com/thunder Thunder vs.HoustonRockets•Ford Center 11/17 8700 •www.okfordcenter.com 11/16 lakegrand.com Shawnee •405-964-7263www.fire- 11/15 8700 •www.coxconventioncenter.com Business ConventionCenter•405-602- Brown &CaponeComedyShow•Cox 11/15 Museum •405-427-5228www.redearth.org 11/15 405-602-8500 •www.okfordcenter.com 11/14-15 405-322-6000 •www.riverwind.com 11/14 405-322-6000 •www.riverwind.com 11/13 405-964-7263 •www.firelakegrand.com Casino •Free Admission •Shawnee 11/12 405-235-8288 •www.nba.com/thunder Thunder vs.OrlandoMagic•FordCenter 11/12 5327 •www.okphilharmonic.org Civic CenterMusic•405-842- 11/11-16 www.visitedmondok.com Lab •Edmond405-341-4344 11/11-13 405-235-8288 •www.nba.com/thunder Thunder vs. Atlanta Hawks•FordCenter 11/9 Hall •842-5327www.okcphilharmonic.org 11/9 www.okopry.homestead.com Oklahoma Opry•405-632-8322 11/8 405-842-5327 •www.okcphilharmonic.org Music Hall•OklahomaPhilharmonic 11/8 , 15,22&29OklahomaOpryShows Terry FactorLIVE•CivicCenterMusic B Basketball•OklahomaCity NBA BB King•RiverwindcasinoNorman Chicago •RiverwindCasinoNorman Carmina Burana•CivicCenter Red EarthBuffalo Bash•RedEarth Gallagher •FireLakeGrandCasino Coldplay •FordCenter405-602- B Basketball•Oklahoma City NBA Basketball•OklahomaCity NBA Jamie Richards•FireLakeGrand Brittany Roe•FireLakeGrand DC DonCurry&J. Anthony The RatPack•LiveattheSands LaBonne Chanson•UCOJazz Women ofFaith•FordCenter 11/19 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Clippers • Ford Center 405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder 11/20 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma City Blazers vs. Amarillo Gorillas • Ford Center 405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com 11/21 Jokers Wild Comedy Revue FireLake Grand Casino • Shawnee • 405- 964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com 11/21 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Hornets • Ford Center 405-235-8288 - www.nba.com/thunder 11/21 • 12/31/2009 “Tierra de me Familia: Oklahoma” - Oklahoma History Center 405-522-5248 • www.okhistorycenter.org 11/21-12/30 Holiday Lights Spectacular Joe B Barnes Regional Park • Midwest City 405-455-1818 • www.visitmidwestcity.com 11/22 OU vs. Texas Tech • Norman • 800- 456-4668 • www.soonersports.com 11/23 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma City Blazers vs. Texas Brahmas • Ford Center 405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

11/23 Toby Mac’s Winder Wonder-Slam Tour 11/28 George Jones • Riverwind Casino E Cox Business Convention Center • 405- Norman • 405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com VENTS 602-8700 • www.coxconventioncenter.com 11/28 NBA Basket ball • Oklahoma City 11/23 OLIVER! • Civic Center Music Hall Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 405-842-5327 • www.okcphilharmonic.org Ford Center • 405-235-8288 www.nba.com/thunder

11/25 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma City • T Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns • Ford Center Thru 11/28-12/20 • A Nice Family 405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder Gathering • Civic Center Music Hall 405- 842-5327 • www.okcphilharmonic.org 11/25-12/31 • Festival of Light • Shannon HEATRE Springs Park • Chickasha • 405-224-9627 Thru 11/28-12/21 Romeo & Juliet by www.ChickashaFestivalofLight.com Rduxion Theatre • Civic Center Music 11/26 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma City Hall • 405-842-5327 • www.okcphilhar- Blazers vs. Amarillo Gorillas • Ford Center monic.org 405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

11/29 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma City • E 11/26 Chuck Floyd • FireLake Grand Blazers vs. New Mexico Scorpions • Ford Casino • Free Admission • Shawnee Center- 405-235-PUCK • www.okcblaz- ers.com 405-964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com XHIBITS

11/27-12/31 Passport to Christmas Crystal 11/29 OU vs. OSU • Stillwater • 405-456- Bridge Tropical Conservatory • Myriad 4668 • www.soonersports.com Botanical Gardens • 405-297-3995 www.myriadgardens.com 11/30 Trans-Siberian Orchestra • Ford Thru 11/28-1/1 Downtown in December • Center • 405-602-8500 • www.okfordcen- ter.com

Bricktown/Downtown • 1-888-OKC4FUN • F www.downtowmindecember.com ESTIVALS • S HOWS • E QUINE

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RESTAURANTS seafood selections and inventive salads. ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY In addition to their popular menu choices, 117 E. Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-1422 Cheever’s Café also serves daily and 3001 West Memorial Road • 755-2680 nightly specials and signature desserts. Walking into Abuelo’s is like stepping into Plus, Cheever’s Café offers their clientele TALIAN Old Mexico - in a very posh part of town. a full bar and an excellent selection of From the award-winning recipes to the wines to compliment your meal. For reser- magnificent interior courtyard, Abuelo's is vations, please call 405-525-7007 or • I truly the best of Mexico. visit www.cheeverscafe.com. BOURBON STREET CAFE 100 E. California Ave. Bricktown • 232-6666 CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE New Orleans style seafood, steaks and pasta in 201 N. Meridian • 948-7778 a French Quarter atmosphere. A delightful din- Cimarron is the biggest Steak House in ing experience inside or the patio on the canal. Oklahoma City, (big in size, not in price). You

EXICAN can get steak, chicken, ribs or seafood cooked CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE over an open mesquite fire. Located near the 1309 S. Agnew Ave. • Stockyards • 236-0416 State Fairgrounds, Cimarron Steak House is Open since 1910 and located at the edge of ideal for families looking for affordable steaks. • M Stockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse features first-rate beef, hand cut & aged on the premises. CRABTOWN 303 East Sheridan • Bricktown • 232-7227 CHEEVERS CAFÉ Bricktown’s original seafood restaurant, 2409 N. Hudson • (405)-525-7007 featuring a variety of crab appetizers, crab Just a few blocks north of Downtown dinners and seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta.

REOLE Oklahoma City, Cheever’s Café combines American cuisine with Southwest influ- GRILL ences to create savory prime steaks, fresh 307 N.E. 2nd Street • 405.235.9100 Enjoy a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps, • C salads, and steaks at this neighborhood grill. Watch sports on two big screen tv’s or sit next to the firepit on the outdoor patio. Located two blocks north of Bricktown in the historic Deep Deuce Jazz District. IRON STARR BBQ

EAFOOD 3700 N. Shartel Avenue • (405) 524-5925 Iron Starr BBQ is gourmet BBQ at its finest. From smoked meats to fabulous side

• S dishes,Iron Starr BBQ brings Oklahoma City residents fine dining with the smokehouse flavor. With their fancy mac- aroni and cheese to roasted potato salad to green chilecornbread, the side dishes com- pliment Iron Starr’s richly flavored smoked

TEAKS chicken, ribs,and other succulent meats. Iron Starr BBQ also offers a private dining facility for larger parties. For more infor-

• S mation or to make a reservation, for more info. visit us at www.ironstarrbbq.com.

KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE 2037 SOUTH MERIDIAN • 681-1000 One of Oklahoma City’s best-kept secrets, Kona Ranch features corn fed, specifically aged USDA Choice steaks, skillfully broiled

ARBECUE to your liking. Kona specialties include volcano onions, coconut shrimp, smoked B prime rib and smoked turkey.

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MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE as well as American ‘Wagyu’ Kobe beef, 7 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 272-0777 Bone-in Ribeye, Porterhouse and 40-Day The Oklahoma Legend continues! Serving the Dry Age Bonein New York Strip. With 300 finest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks, lobster wine selections and the teaming of Chef and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list and live Keith Paul and Chef Robert Black’s innova-

TALIAN entertainment is featured in the lounge. tive culinary skills, an evening at Red NONNA’S EURO-AMERICAN Prime Steak will be a night to remember. For reservations, please call 405-232-2626 • I RISTORANTE AND PURPLE BAR 1 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 235-4410 or www.redprimesteak.com. Nonna’s, located in the “Heart of Bricktown” in ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE a 90+ year old warehouse is 3 floors of part art 2824 N. Pennsylvania • 528-2824 gallery, part bakery, part fine dining, and pure Chef owned and operated, Rococo’s features fun! From top to bottom it offers an eclectic steaks, seafood, pasta, and an exquisite roast atmosphere featuring Euro-American cuisine. rack of lamb. Rococo’s boasts a progressive EXICAN PEARL’S OYSTER BAR wine list that is affordable and compliments 5641 N. Classen Blvd • 848-8008 the restaurant’s innovative cuisine. Owner 2125 S.W. 74th • 682-1500 Bruce Rinehart moved from Boston in 2003,

• M Consistently voted Oklahoma City’s #1 specifically with the intention of opening a seafood restaurant. Pearl’s has become an great “east coast style” restaurant. He succeeded OKC tradition with its upbeat tempo, sleek in creating one of the best in the nation. interior and New Orleans style Cajun entrees. SOLEIL RESTAURANT & XO LOUNGE RED PRIME STEAK 15 N. Robinson • 601-3800 This hip, upscale restaurant and lounge is REOLE 504 N. Broadway • (405)-232-2626 Red Prime Steak is located in the historic located downtown in the historic Colcord Hotel. Soleil features a continental menu with Buick building in Downtown Oklahoma a french influence. Enjoy oysters on the half • C City. The historic building has been trans- shell, king crab legs, or cavier. Open for formed to a modern urban design with the breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours: Mon.- warm glow of red neon. Red Prime Steak Thur. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-11 serves only USDA Prime Midwestern beef p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. EAFOOD • S TEAKS • S ARBECUE B

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SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE phere and sunny, outdoor patio. Want to add a 101 E. Sheridan Ave. • Bricktown • 235-0402 flare of excitement to your visit, try the Mocha Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs by mint, Black Forest, or Turtle lattes. Uncommon hand, prepare sauces from scratch, & layer Grounds also offers an extended selection of lasagna with fresh meats, cheeses, noodles, loose-leaf teas, Chai tea, and Italian sodas for spices, & sauce. non-coffee drinkers. Breakfast and lunch sand- TALIAN wiches are served all day. Open Mon.-Thur. 7- TOBY KEITH’S “I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL 9, Fri. 7- Midnight, Sat. 9-Midnight, Sun. 9-9. 310 Johnny Bench Dr. • Bricktown • 231-0254 • I Welcome! Kick up your heels and head down CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT to the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over CITYWALK 100 pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia includ- 70 North Oklahoma • Bricktown • 232-9255 ing signed guitars, platinum records and cloth- 9 clubs in one, 9 times the fun. Citywalk offers ing Keith wore in videos. Take a seat on one of the perfect destination for even the most our “Redneck Loveseats” and get ready to discriminating clubgoers. From country and Love This Bar and Grill. Open Daily at 11a.m.

EXICAN western to top 40, techno to discotech, and duel- TRAPPER’S FISHCAMP AND GRILL ing pianos to karaoke. Arrive early or expect a 4300 West Reno • 943-9111 wait. Open Friday and Saturday nights. From the grizzly bear in the entry to the live • M alligator inside, you’ll love the outrageous MAKER’S CIGAR BAR & LOUNGE décor. Dive into Gulf Coast specialties includ- 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 606-9000 ing seafood, fish, steaks and prime rib. located in the Historic Bricktown Entertainment District. The brick OFFEE HOPS walls, rich leather furniture, and well- C S balanced interior lighting create a per- UNCOMMON GROUNDS REOLE fect place to unwind before heading back 100 E. Main • Bricktown • 236-JAVA to the hotel. With live music beginning Uncommon Grounds is a different breed of cof- every night at 8, patrons can smoke their fee shop that’s brought back the art of coffee. favorite cigar and sip a smooth glass of • C This Bricktown favorite offers a cozy atmos- scotch. Open seven days a week at 11 a.m. EAFOOD • S TEAKS • S ARBECUE B

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HE RAT PACK – Live at the Sands is the hottest and T coolest party in town. After four unprecedented years on London's West End, this acclaimed production vividly recreates a legendary evening at the Sands Hotel with the most famous performers of our time: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin. Oklahoma City will re-live the excitement of those nights with the Rat Pack, back on stage, at the Civic Center Music Hall, November 11th-16th for eight performances only.

THE RAT PACK – Live at the Sands transports the audience to the early 1960’s, when Frank and his pals were filming the original version of the casino robbery caper Ocean’s Eleven in Las Vegas. The Sands Hotel was featured prominently in the film which included solo performances by Frank, Sammy, and Dean. The Rat Pack legend was born when Frank and Dean spontaneously joined Sammy on stage and, to the surprise and delight of the audience, playfully interrupted his act. Subsequent nights the three of them were on stage together. There were hi-jinks and horseplay. They crooned, they quipped and they rolled out the gags right along with their on-stage liquor cart.

This sensational production celebrates the incredible talents of these three larger than life entertainers -- legends in their own time. Performers Stephen Triffitt (Frank), David Hayes (Sammy) and Nigel Casey (Dean) evoke all the glamour of that notorious nightclub gig when the audience was glittered with the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck, Judy Garland, Tony Curtis, Sam Giancana and Jack Kennedy. It’s an evening of wisecracking, hip-cat nostalgia: a cool mix of sharpies and broads singing some of the finest music ever written.

Audiences will swing and swoon to the Rat Pack’s signature songs: ‘My Kinda Town’; ‘Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime’; Fly Me to the Moon’; ‘Me and My Shadow’; ‘What Kind of Fool am I’; ‘Mack the Knife’; ‘The Lady is a Tramp’; ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’; ‘That Old Black Magic’; ‘That’s Life’; ‘Mr. Bojangles’; ‘That’s Amore’; ‘Sway’; ‘Volare’; ‘My Way’; ‘New York, New York’; ‘One For My Baby’...

Ring-a-ding-ding! THE RAT PACK – LIVE AT THE SANDS comes to Oklahoma City’s Civic Center Music Hall November 11th -16th. Tickets may be purchased via phone (405) 297-2264 or in person at the Civic Center Music Hall Box Office.

isitors to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum can experience “CRAFT IN AMERICA: Expanding Traditions,” which runs through January 18, 2009. The Museum is one of only seven stops in the multi- city tour for this exhibition showcasing scores of exciting and important examples of American creativity.

CRAFT IN AMERICA has become a national phenomenon, comprising the nationally touring exhibition, a lavishly illustrated book, a three-part PBS television series and the most comprehensive Web site of its kind. In conjunction with the exhibition at the National Cowboy Museum, OETA will rebroadcast the three-part documentary series on November 9, 23 and 30, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. The PBS documentaries are double Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning.

“There is an extraordinary wealth of objects that mean so much to who we are as a nation, part of our living heritage, that are often hiding in plain sight,” says Carol Sauvion, executive director of CRAFT IN AMERICA. She adds examples including “everything from the iconic Revere bowl, to a free- form Sam Maloof rocking chair, to a quilt that’s been passed down in your family from generation to generation.”

A Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization, CRAFT IN AMERICA Inc. pursues its mission to promote and advance original handcrafted work, through educational programs in all media. “CRAFT IN AMERICA: Expanding Traditions” celebrates these works of art and recognizes them as important pieces of history linking us to the very essence of American culture.

Before the advent of widespread mechanization and the digital age, all members of given communities were crafts- people. Everything that was necessary for life—clothing, tools, and home furnishings—was made by hand. Appreciating these objects can help more fully understand our history as Americans. As former President Jimmy Carter says in the Prologue to the book Craft in America, “Craft recognizes and communicates so much about what we are as a country. It is our identity and our legacy.”

The Museum Store at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has available DVDs of the “CRAFT IN AMERICA” documentary and the book Craft in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects. During the exhibition, the store will carry works from some of the artists featured in the exhibition including baskets, jewelry and art tiles. Items may be purchased in store or online.

Nationally accredited, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is located in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District at the junction of I-44 and I-35. For more info, visit www.nationalcowboymuseum.org or (405) 478-2250. The Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

SHOPPING ANTIQUES by regionally and nationally recognized artists

EAR together with exciting works by new emerging ANTIQUE HOUSE artists. Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, and 4409 N. MERIDIAN • 495-2221 or 659-2182

W acrylic mediums are featured together with This OKC treasure has featured beautiful bronzes, hand-blown glass, ceramic, stone and antique glass, china, silver, oak and Victorian furniture since 1972. Antique House has the marble work, and unique wood turnings. Visit one of the largest selections of heirloom our gallery Monday through Friday 10am to linens, table clothes, pillow cases, and 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm or visit us Victorian lace in Oklahoma. Antique House online at www.howellgallery.com also offers antique appraisals and estate liq- uidation services. While at Antique House, RETAIL AND SPECIALTY ESTERN be sure to check out the Finicky Lady CROSS BAR GALLERY Boutique and enjoy lunch at Dane’s Tea 1400 S. Agnew • -239-2104 Room next door. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4312 W. Reno Avenue • 943-5600 Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furni- • W ture, art, saddles, and tack from the American 23RD STREET ANTIQUE MALL West. Now with convenient locations near 3023 N.W. 23rd • 947-3800 the Fairgrounds and in the Stockyards, almost Nearly 100 of the finest antique dealers in this part of the country display their wares in all products sold by Cross Bar Gallery are the 11,000 square foot building. Whether you made in the U.S. Check out custom artwork by G. Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, and

ETAIL are shopping for a gift or a one-of-a kind keepsake - you'll find it here. Featuring oak Kenneth Wyatt, jewelry by Bob Berg, bronze

R and primitive furniture, glassware, pottery, sculptures by C.R. Morrison, and over 200 art glass, lamps, clocks, radio's and toys. Brazilian cowhides. Open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday Noon to ART GALLERIES 6 pm at 4312 West Reno. (Closed Sunday at THE HOWELL GALLERY 1400 S. Agnew.) Visitors may also shop 6432 North Western Avenue • 840-4437 online at www.crossbargallery.com. The Howell Gallery represents fine original art PECIALTY • S NTIQUES • A HOPPING S

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WESTERN WEAR MCCLINTOCK HERITAGE COLLECTION

EAR 2227 Exchange • Stockyards • 232-0151 McClintock Heritage Collection manufac- tures boots, belts and wallets from exotic ani- W mal skins such as alligator, ostrich, caiman, stingray, lizard, python, and eel, among oth- ers. The boots are hand constructed using an age-old welt system, employing only the highest quality materials throughout, and are recognized as the best in the field for their high quality workmanship. SHEPLERS ESTERN 812 S. Meridian • 947-6831 It’s your country, your way at Sheplers and sheplers.com. We’ve been providing the largest selection of traditional and fashionable

• W western wear since 1899. Sheplers carries all of the brands you know and love. For work, play or every day shop Sheplers for your kind of country. SHORTY’S CABOY HATTERY 1206 South Agnew Stockyards • 232-4287

ETAIL Quality. Trust. Dedication. Tradition. All of these qualities are still alive and well today at R Shorty's. Each custom western hat is hand crafted to the customer's specifications, using timeless techniques passed from generation to generation of master hatters.

OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY 1316 S. Agnew • Stockyards • 604-9800 Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is Oklahoma City's premiere Native American unique arts store. In the heart of the Stockyards, it houses PECIALTY the rare works of over 63 well-known Native American artists and craftsmen. Authentic Native American and Western artworks including

• S sculpture, jewelry, kachinas, Cherokee baskets, handcrafted pottery, patinings and more. PAINTED DOOR 124 E Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-4410. Come and Enjoy a wonderful shopping expe- rience at Painted Door, where everyone will find the perfect gift for themselves and that Special someone. From inside Nonna’s Euro-

NTIQUES American Ristorante and Bar, the entrance to Painted Door is located next to the Grand Staircase, or just enter through the “Painted Door” off Sheridan Avenue. Specialty gifts • A and accessories at their finest! SANTA FE COMPANY 4141 West Reno • 947-1990 Experience the finest in Southwest interi- ors and high-quality Mexican furniture with upholstered, iron and other pieces. Santa Fe Company features a wide variety of lighting, rugs, tableware, pottery, artifacts, art, bedding, other items for the HOPPING home, in addition to jewelry and gifts S 54 Oklahoma City KEY • November 2008

TENER'S 4320 W. Reno • 946-5500

EAR I-35 and 12th Street Moore • 793-0900

W 3309 North Kickapoo Shawnee • 275-8010 Since the 1930’s Tener's Western Outfitters has offered cowboys and cowgirls the latest styles in western wear, the best in name brand choice. Teners is truly one of the most unique western stores in the country with a complete selection of quality western wear. ESTERN REGIONAL SHOPPING MALLS CROSSROADS MALL 7000 Crossroads Boulevard

• W (I-35 S at I-240) • 631-4421 Crossroads Mall has 140 shops and services including great restaurants, and department stores including Dillard's and ,J.C. Penney.

PENN SQUARE 1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424 ETAIL Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features 140 specialty shops including Abercrombie R and Fitch. QUAIL SPRINGS MALL Memorial and N. May • 755-6530 Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears and J. C. Penney’s, as well as numerous specialty shops, Retro food court in front of a multi-screen theatre. PECIALTY • S NTIQUES • A HOPPING S

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