- For over 25 years the Arts for Alj. .s as been ~hthwestOklahom&-A jkg What to try Who to know Where to eat Where to go I :-,$r '. - ,' ' $,,I , with Jim Buratti & Jennifer Reynolds Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. K S U ,.;,:; :::!~!~?$!-,~::;;qt . > . 1 News & Information, Classical and Jazz ,. I , . .<-- . 1 1 - P A * . ' - I OKLAHOMA Today MAY JUNE 2003 VOLUME 53 NUMBER 3 FEATURES Painter of S irits 26 Many artists loot within to find inspiration. Painter Mike Larsen looks to the past. His latest series of aintings, Oklahoma-An Honoring, captures our state R istory on canvas and tells the visual story that words cannot. He honors the NativeAmerican spirit, essence, and heritage that Oklahomans past, present, and future share. BY LOUISA McCUNE Yogahoma 32 At first glance, "yoga" and "Oklahoma" may seem an unlikely pair. In fact, mind-body-spirit consciousness paired with the downward dog has stretched its way into our state, and with it a growing interest in all things related to this East-influenced ast time. Namaste. BY DAMON GARDENHIRE PHOTOGRAPHY.. BY JOHNJERNIGAN Portrait of the Sculptor 40 Normanartist Paul Moore is makin quite a mark inthese parts-literally. His public art wor?s dot the horizons of towns statewide. With his work-in-progressscul ture, the Oklahoma Centennialland Run Monument, !e's now making history along the banksof the North Canadian River. BY CHRISTINA PICKARD Swelter Shelters 47 A blistering hot summer deserves a crystalclear, refreshingbodyof water. After months of research, Oklahoma Today has found forty-three of the wettest and wildest pools in the state. Dive in1 You're sure to cool off. BY NICOLE EMMONS DEPARTMENTS Contributors 4 Edir's letter Win Win 6 Feedback Beth Lilley, Malcolm Wall 8 Marketplace Stately Souvenirs 10 Calendar 13 The Range AdoptaBison, Prairie Gypsies 17 Getaway Guide Okmulgee 57 Events Guide 61 The End The 'lard Birds 64 On the cover: Batrh of Woff Cmk, by MikeLarsen. This page: The Frontier Pool in Bartlesville, by Becky BUK~of the Bcrrtle~~llaExamine&nhrpn'se. 1 CONTRIBUTORS I OKLAHOMA Official Magazine of the State of Oklahoma Today Since 1956 Occasional magazine writer and full-time artist ChristinaPickad was 1 BRAD HENRY. Governor a natural to write this issue's profile on Norman sculptor Paul Moore. Says Pickard, "I had a clear understanding of much of Paul's internal creative process but was, and still am, in total awe ofhis innate artistic ability and his tenacious JOAN HENDERSON approach to detail." Pickard, an Okla- Publisher homa City native, last wrote about cre- LOUISA McCUNE Editor in Chief ativity and education in the September1 STEVEN WALKER October2002 issue of Okkzboma %Ay. WALKER CREATIVE, INC. She maintains a studio in the historic An Director Paseo Arts District and teaches part-time STEFFIE CORCORAN, Senior Editor ANDREA LOPEZ,Arsociafr Editor at Westminster School and City Arts AUDI TOMEK, Designer Center in Oklahoma City. BROOKE DEMETZ, HEATHER HARKINS, andRYAN MARE MENDENHALL,EditoriuiArsistants CHARLY ARNOLD, Editodlntern Contributin~Editors 0kl.lhOrrtaTodzy doesn't goto pms until BURKHARD BILGER,SHEU& BRIGHT, KELLY CROW, BRUCE EAGLE, JOHN ELK III, GORDON GRICE, production manager ColleenMJntyre ROBERT HENRY. TOHN IERNIGAN. YOUSEF KHANFAR. has given the+ml files her stamp of appd. McIntyre, who "preflights" MIKE HARVEY, Ci~imthtionand Marketing Director allmgi&e pages &re passingthe COLLEEN MclNTYRE, Rodunion Mamger the also KIM RYAN, AdvertisingAccountExecutive bard-won CDs to printer, handles SAND1 WELCH, Advertisinz Gra~hicArtist receivable accounts f&the advemslng LISA BRECKENRIDGE~A~CO'U~~~~~ KATHY FUGATE, WccMunuger depamnent..AfceranO&ma T+ TAMMY CONAUGHTY, Customer SPruice Spccialirr internship in spring 1997, she graduated J.W. MCBEE, Marketing Intrrn fiom the University of CentralOklahoma Tourismand Remation KATHRYN L. TAYLOR Gzbinet Semry andwas then hired by the magazine. JANE JAYROE, &cutive Dirrctor . AlthoughMdntyremovedtothestate Tourim2 andRecreation Commission in 198 1, she considers herselfa true-blue LT. GOV. MARY FALLIN, Chair ROBYN BATSON, JOE HARWOOD, BOYD Oklahoman, saying, am proud tolive MELVIN MORAN, JANIS RICKS, JIM SCHLIMPERT, insuch a beautifid state." Mdntyrelives in SID SMITH, and BECKY SWITZER Moorewithher husband John, daughter To contact ORIakmM T+ &by email: Ashley,thinem,and son Jason, three. [email protected] ORIahoma T+ 4indude: 2003 Oklahoma SPJ FitPlace, Overall Excellence; Former Okkzhoma ZAy intern Nicole Emmons understands the appeal- - of 2003 Oklahoma SPJ First Place, Feature Writing; a good public swimmingAl--she and husband James have two active sons, 2002 IRMA Gold for Best Profile; Sierra Club 2001 Conservation Journalism Award; Cole, five, and Blake, three. In "Swelter Shelters" (page 47), Emmons profiles Three Dallas Press Club 2001 First Prize Honors; IRMA Magazine of theyear, 1991,1993,1994,1996: forty-three hot spots for cool summertime dips. She says, "Many of these pools 1999 Folio Editorial Fhllence Award; 1998 Wilbur Award were so beautiful and steeped in such history that it was hard to contain them in a few short lines." ~hou&born in ~ouisik,Emmons has come to appreciate her adopted state. She says, "I wish I could say I'm a native, because working for the magazine has taught me that Oklahoma pride is a living, breathing thing, fiom Oklahoma's red earth to its un- predictable skies." Emmons, who graduateswith a master's degree in writing from Oklahoma City Uni- versity in May 2003, most recently cowrote "The Best Things in Lifep (JanuarylFebruary2003). I OKLAHOMATODAY .MAY/JUNE 2003 "I've traveled the world with Channel Thirteen."-Frank McCourt Oklzhoma Todryeditorslackthe budget to wine and dine our business mates, we do and I were directed to the A-list table withthe fibdous OETA talent ofthe OkMmNews , In 1999, Oklahoma Today Report, Shzteline,and G%programs. ONRanchor since I990 and wpresenter Dick Pryor rounded our table, introducinghimselfto those he didn't know. His polish kicked off a chatty, wllegial evening,interrupted by-I'm shameless and proud torepoit-frequent fbr- ,' ays tothe podium,where both OETAand OkMomaT&picked up armloads ofhonors. Based on that first introduction over chicken and cheesecake, Dick and I developed ~~chw~ersandreachestheentirestate.LikaYise,OklahomaT&~,whi&tums~ 4 ' fn 2006, is theslngle Oklahoma magazine devoted to the entire state. That both areproduced with such passion and skill by teamsofqualified professionalsis arnearmgfdsourceof pride fbr Oklahomans andwide. Whatwillthis alliancelook like?Out Meanwhile, I'll have the porterhouse, medium nn. Son9 of White Bear Limited edition of 500 1 An Honom series. This powerful 22" x 30" image can be ordered now at a special pre-publication rate of only $135 signed, $80 unsigned. Order by July 1, 9003 to receive this special price I "It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers." -James Thurber Great Grandson I loved reading Damon Gardenhire's I still learn new and exciting things about "Full Metal Garden" (MarchIApril this state from your splendid magazine. 2003). What a wonderful tribute to his William Bernhardt gandfather. The piece reminded me of Tulsa my gandfather-and I'm seventy-five years old-whistling as he swept the dirt Mapping It Out yard. It also fits my husband, who still has I enjoyed your commentary on maps a beautiful garden and yard. in the most recent issue (Editor's Letter, Thank you, Damon Gardenhire, for this March/Apri12003). Since taking this job Quiz Show story. It brought tears to my eyes. You must exactly two years ago, I also decided, like Okkzhoma Toaky makes this Okie happy be some wonderfd grandson. you, to trace my routes with a highlighter and proud six times a year. I thoroughly Jackie Powell on the Oklahoma map. My preservation enjoyed the Oklahoma IQtest ("Are You Stillwater and recreation travels have taken me to all an Oklahoman? The Quiz," MarchIApril but three counties. The largest commu- 2003). I actually laughed out loud a few Powerful Drives nity I have not been to is Poteau. times. It was right on target! Just a note to tell you that YOU outdid your- Further, my actions encouraged the Deke Arndt selfwith the latest issue. You never fiil to find staff architect for the Oklahoma Main Norman new and creative ways to explore thedories Street program and the architectural his- of the state. The article "7 Great RoadTripsn torian for the Oklahoma State Historic Musing on the Muse was brilliant (MarchlApril2003). Preservation office to create their own I just wanted to share how much I appre- I've already taken my children on the highlighted maps. We discovered, inter- ciated and enjoyed your opening editorial first one, suggested by.~ocola'sDouglas estingly, that all three of us have never comments in a recent issue of Oklahoma Kelley (which was just as good as his won- been to Hollis. Today (Editor's Letter, JanuaryIFebruary derful book, The Captain?Wife), and I Trent Margrif 2003). You wrote about Jeanne Hoffman plan to do all of the other drives before the Preservation Oklahoma Smith, who had established a grant for ar- year is done. I'm a lifelong Oklahoman, but Oklahoma City tistic projects with "no strings attached." i You beaumyexplained how it feels as From the Director'sChair ing what we have in this state most na- a creative person to receive the support of Love the feel of the magazine. Love the tives know nothing about. Keep up the others. In fact, I used the column to make color separations. Love the editorial. ~ovkgood work. I love Oklahoma Today. a card for a friend who has contributed to the Love the graphics. Love the Beth Lilley my own creative-versus-highly functional layout. I guess you could say I really value Enid ( or practical lifestyle. the product you turn out. It debunks so Rockies are a brand of women3jeans oflen You righrly described how even creativity many myths about us.