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Welcome to Summer! AS I WRITE THIS, WE'RE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY WET AND VOLATILE SPRING. I'll be glad to get past prime tornado season, but I'm not really a hot-weather aficionado, either. Still, there's lots to do in our readership area during the summer.
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We've included some information on several Independence Day celebrations and, for the music lovers out there, a short list of summer concert series in the area. Other "gems" you'll find inside include a recipe for a delicious home-made cocktail that'll help cool you off, a story written by a local writer about her family's dog-friendly, retro road trip to Tulsa, and a sophisticated "before" and "after" bathroom remodel. You'll also read about Life.Church and their local mission work, which is focused on partnering with local organizations to help build and support relationships that inspire change. Is a vacay in your summer plans? An area travel agent exec suggests one that combines fun with learning about history; look for her story on traveling America's historic east coast. For those looking for an edgier trip this summer, peruse our
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ClevelandCountyLifestyle.com ON THE COVER There’s no lack of Independence Day festivities from which to choose in the metro. Here, revelers at last year’s Boathouse District ceremony pause to watch the spectacular fireworks show with the Oklahoma River as the backdrop. 6
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2019
FEATURES 16 Ready to Celebrate Independence Day? We’ve Scoped Out Some Great Celebrations for You
34 Sounds of Summer Summer Concert Series Offer Something for Everyone
40 A Fido-Friendly Retro Road Trip: Exploring Route 66
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50 A Cocktail to Beat the Summer Heat
40 DEPARTMENTS
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Hot Spot
20 Giving Back 30 Renovate & Refine 33 Realty Report 34 Back Stage 40 Road Trip 44 Driver’s Notebook 48 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Culinary Creations
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Terra Verde Discovery School Green Gala Guests at Terra Verde Discovery School's Green Gala on May 17 enjoyed a delectable dinner, dancing and mingling, as well as a live and silent auction, in which guests bid on such items as trips, sporting events and student projects. Funds raised go to support the Norman school's operating budget. Learn more at TerraVerdeSchool.org. PHOTOGRAPHY KRYSTYN RICHARDSON OF BOLD-MULTIMEDIA
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Military Appreciation Luncheon The Moore Chamber, along with sponsors Tinker Federal Credit Union and OG&E, hosted their Second Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon. Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson, adjutant general of Oklahoma, was the keynote speaker. Members of the chamber, along with community leaders and active and retired service men and women, enjoyed a heartfelt appreciation presentation from Thompson.
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1. Members of Tinker Air Force Base’s 507th Air Refueling Wing with the adjutant general of Oklahoma, Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson | 2. Members of the chamber along with community leaders hear from presenting sponsor, TCU’s Dave Willis | 3. Former classmates from Purcell: Tom McCurdy with OG&E, Armed Forces Sponsor, as well as the adjutant general of Oklahoma, Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson, Scott Barger and Jimmy McNutt | 4. Cleveland County Sheriff Todd Gibson, Adjutant General of Oklahoma Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson, Field Representative for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, Bryson Panas, and Field Representative for U.S. Congressman Tom Cole, Thomas Lewis | 5. Presenting sponsor Tinker Federal Credit Union representatives Dave Willis, COO; Jan Davis, AVP/branch manager; Pam Gebergh; and Matt Stratton, senior vice president, with Chamber President, Kathy Gillette and Chamber Chairman Jeff Miles, Republic Bank & Trust. | 6. Representatives of the VFW Post 8706 along with the adjutant general of Oklahoma, Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson 10
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Moore Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament The Moore Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Golf Tournament at Belmar Golf Club. The sold-out tournament was blessed with sunshine and low winds. Business leaders from throughout the chamber membership enjoyed the day at the beautiful course, thanks to the sponsors that made the event possible. There was even a hole-in-one from the Baker Brothers Electric team, Mike Scalice.
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South OKC Chamber Happenings The South OKC Chamber kept busy in May with Instant Connections, ribbon-cuttings/grand openings, its membership luncheon and Business After Hours.
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1. The South OKC Chamber’s Membership Luncheon, held at Moore Norman Technology Center-South Penn Campus, featured a talk by The Oklahoman Food Dude, Dave Cathey. | 2. The South OKC Chamber of Commerce had a Business After Hours at First United Bank, 104th Street and South Western. | 3. Business After Hours attendees | 4. The SOKC Chamber helped celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Bulmer Financial, 918 Southwest 107 St., Suite 100. | 5. Instant Connections at local GEICO Office, 1500 West I-240 Service Road, Suite 7. This South OKC Chamber program is designed as a rapid-fire networking event. | 6. Ribbon-cutting and grand opening at Woods Family Medicine, 1510 Southwest 119 St. 12
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RODEO SET FOR JUNE 28-29
Find any of the many events scheduled for July on
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Rodeo will be held June 28 and 29 at the Norman
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July, Royal Bavaria will feature live music, as well as
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Events include saddle/ranch bronc riding, calf
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roping, team roping, bull riding, women’s barrel
Bands featured this month are: Greg Singleton,
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July 5, and Heartbreak Rodeo, July 6; Hunter
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Thomas, July 11, Route 66, July 12, and Shawn
For more details, see the Norman Roundup Club
Proffitt, July 13; Mandy Brixey and Southern
Facebook page or visit NormanRoundupClub.com.
Charcuterie, July 19, and the Redgrass String Band, July 20; and Route 66, July 25, Tim Brauer, July 26,
LIBRARY SETS SUMMER SUNDAYS
and Shawn Profitt, July 27. The performer for July 18
Summer Sundays are musical inside Norman
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Public Library West during July with several free afternoon events to wrap up the weekend.
Royal Bavaria is located at 3401 S. Sooner Road. For more information, call 799.7666.
At 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7, Mariachi Orgullo de America brings 17 years of performing experience as it represents Mexican and Latin culture throughout this part of the country in its concerts. Name That “Hamiltune,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, is a test of knowledge for fans of the Tony Awardwinning musical “Hamilton.” Participants will play a musical trivia contest based on the musical.
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Ready to Celebrate Independence Day? WE’VE SCOPED OUT SOME GREAT CELEBRATIONS FOR YOU
WITH SO MANY DIFFERENT 4TH OF JULY EVENTS AROUND, HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DECIDE WHERE TO SPEND THE DAY? We’ve sorted through the many choices and found some festivals that offer something unique. From a Top 10 US festival in Edmond, to a day filled with water sports, we give you the inside scoop so you can be sure to celebrate the day in style, doing something your whole family loves.
OKC 4TH FEST WHEN: July 4 WHERE: Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. For an action-packed, sports-filled 4th, come to the OKC 4th Fest in the Boathouse District. Held in lower Bricktown, the festivities start at the Centennial Fountain with a family-friendly deejay playing Top 40 country tunes. With the Oklahoma River as a backdrop, join in the Riversport adventures or just watch other dare-devils. Lawn games, food trucks and more will provide even more entertainment. The fireworks, starting at 9:45 p.m., will be visible from anywhere within the Boat House District and surrounding areas. RiverSportOKC.org/events/4th-fest/
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Liberty Fest in Edmond has been named one of the top 10 4th of July celebrations by CNN and USA Today.
LIBERTY FEST WHEN: June 27-July 5 WHERE: City Wide, Edmond Liberty Fest, in Edmond, has been named one of the top 10 4th of July celebrations by CNN and USA Today. Going on 40 years, the festival is city-wide, featuring family-friendly events such as concerts, a kite fest, rodeo, car show, food, parade, fireworks and entertainment. The celebration is a week-long event of patriotic celebration honoring our nation’s birthday. Liberty Fest has 11 festival events designed to “excite, entertain and dazzle festival audiences.” LibertyFest.org
Classical music fans will not want to miss the Oklahoma State Fair Park's Red, White and Boom celebration, featuring a free concert by the OKC Philharmonic.
RED, WHITE AND BOOM WHEN: 8:30-10 p.m. July 4 WHERE: Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC For the classical music fans, the Oklahoma State Fair Park’s Red, White and Boom is for you. A free concert presented by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic will take place along with other festivities. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy on-site concessions and settle in for a spectacular fireworks display after dark. OKCPhil.org
Moore's A Celebration of the Heartland offers fun for kids and adults alike, including a giant sand pit and inflatables for the kids and fair food favorites.
A CELEBRATION IN THE HEARTLAND WHEN: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4 WHERE: Buck Thomas Park, Moore For a super kid-friendly 4th, come to Moore’s outdoor festival, A Celebration in the Heartland. Kids will enjoy an art tent, giant sand pit, various inflatables and more. For grown-ups, the celebration will feature live music, craft vendors, food booths, local vineyard wine-tastings and more. For the vehicle enthusiast, there’s also an open car, truck and motorcycle show. Food will feature fair favorites, including grilled onion burgers and funnel cakes. End the evening with a spectacular fireworks display. CityofMoore.com/events/a-celebration-in-the-heartland
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GIVING BACK
Community Partners Provide Foster Care Support AT LIFE.CHURCH, WE KNOW OUR COMMUNITY WON’T BE CHANGED BY PROGRAMS ALONE. What really makes the difference is trusted, ongoing relationships among the people in the community. That’s why our local mission work is focused on partnering with local organizations to help build and support relationships that inspire change. We help connect individuals, families and small groups to carefully selected local partner organizations that offer opportunities for volunteers to become involved in the lives of those they’re serving.
Our local partners address various community needs, such as community development, education, recovery and transitional living, food, clothing and shelter. One of our big focus areas at Life.Church is supporting adoption and foster care families. With the help of our partners, we hope to ensure every family in crisis feels supported and every child has a family they can thrive in. We’ve highlighted a few of our local mission partners and encourage people to connect with them to find out how to better support all types of families—biological, foster and adoptive.
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111PROJECT.ORG WHAT THEY DO 111Project’s goal is to mobilize the local church to support and advocate for families in crisis and ensure that every child has a family. Organizers believe that in order to do that, the church and state have to work together. The goal is to bridge the gap between resources and opportunities by equipping churches to engage directly with the issue of foster care and meeting the physical and emotional needs of families in crisis through a tool called CarePortal. Cleveland County has over 300 kids in out-of-home care right now and 86% of its churches active on CarePortal. But there’s still a need for more churches to recruit and support foster families and more volunteers to help case workers and families in crisis. HOW YOU CAN HELP By becoming active through CarePortal, you have access to the current needs in your county and the ability to immediately respond. You're able to mobilize your church to meet physical needs for children and families by providing clothing, beds or bus passes for biological parents as they work toward reunification. You can activate volunteers from your congregation to support your local DHS by lending a hand with paperwork or riding along with a caseworker who is traveling with three kids. Volunteers can emotionally invest in families in crisis by coming alongside them as they work to put their family back together. Your church can recruit and support foster families so that the children in your county have foster families waiting on them instead of them 111Project
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Angels Foster Family Network
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129 ED NOBLE PARKWAY, NORMAN 531.0352 ANGELSFOSTEROKC.ORG WHAT THEY DO Angels Foster Family Network is a local nonprofit foster care agency whose mission is to rescue abused, abandoned and neglected children, match them with a select group of trained foster parents and ensure the maximum emotional, social and intellectual development of each child. The goal is to develop deep community involvement, volunteerism and cultivate the best foster homes available for infants, toddlers and children. Angels prides itself on relationships from foster parent to child, caseworker to parent, and all of the people in-between. Angels works to create the very best support for families and children. HOW YOU CAN HELP Angels Foster Family Network offers many ways to serve. Volunteers can babysit foster children in the playroom while foster parents attend trainings, or they can be paired with foster families to provide in-home childcare. Donation Coordinators organize donation drives and help sort items. During foster events, volunteers can help engage the kids and involve the parents in activities. For benefit events, volunteers are needed to help with registration, checkout, and silent and live auctions. Volunteers are also needed to fill immediate needs for families whose foster children are in the hospital, prepare and deliver meals to foster families in need, and help collect, wrap and deliver Christmas gifts to foster families. 22
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Stand in the Gap Ministries
Stand in the Gap Ministries 1601 NORTH BLACKWELDER, OKLAHOMA CITY LIFELAUNCH@SITGM.ORG STANDINTHEGAP.ORG/LIFELAUNCH WHAT THEY DO For young adults in foster care, Stand in the Gap created the Life Launch program. These young adults, ages 16-24, have experienced trauma and lack safe adult relationships outside of the DHS system. Through partnerships with local ministries and organizations that meet the clinical needs of these young adults, Life Launch is able to provide teams of two to four mentors from the local church to meet the basic relational needs of these young adults. Over the course of a year, mentor teams spend three to eight hours per month with their mentee building trust and working collaboratively toward goals. HOW YOU CAN HELP We are looking for mentors who are age 21 or older and members of the local church community. After attending a trauma-informed training and passing a background check, mentors are matched into teams, giving the opportunity for small groups and married couples to serve together. Teams schedule their monthly time together based on their schedules and availability. Additionally, teams are asked to check in weekly with their young adult to continue building trust and relational equity. The first step to becoming a mentor is to attend a training on the second Monday of every month.
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WITH STOPS AT WAR MEMORIALS, THE SMITHSONIAN, WHITE HOUSE AND BEYOND
Travel America’s Historic East Coast Lincoln Memorial
ARTICLE BONNIE J. HEDGES
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BEFORE I SHARE WITH YOU MY PASSION TO TRAVEL
I especially enjoy going to George Washington’s Mount
TO AMERICA’S HISTORIC EAST, I JUDGED WE SHOULD
Vernon. It is a beautiful setting. Touring the Mansion, I always
TALK ABOUT PASSPORTS. No, you don’t need a passport
giggle at how small the beds are.
to travel to Washington, D.C.; however there is information
Plan at least four to five hours at the Smithsonian. Several
you need to know about Real ID Enforcement. Oklahoma
years ago, I was honored to pass off Amelia Earhart’s Aviator’s
is one of the few states left that has not met the established
Certificate from the 99’s Museum of Women Pilots here in
minimum-security standards for license issuance, which pro-
Oklahoma City as a loan to the Smithsonian for a year. It was an
hibits federal agencies from accepting certain purposed driv-
amazing feeling holding her certificate in my hands.
er’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting
Of course you don’t want to miss the Capitol, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery. Did you know: when
the Act’s minimum standards. The purposes covered by the Act include boarding feder-
you plan a visit to the Capitol prior to leaving, contact your
ally regulated commercial aircrafts. The U.S. Department of
representative’s or senator’s office; if possible, their staff will
Homeland Security granted Oklahoma’s extension request until
make arrangement for you to take a tour.
Oct. 10, 2019. The reason we tell you this is if Oklahoma has not
I could go on and on about Washington, D.C. Just plan to
completed the compliance requirements by Oct. 10 and met the
spend as much time as you can there. A guided tour is always a
minimum-security standards, it is possible Oklahoma will not
great way to see everything. Your guides know the ins and outs
get another extension; therefore, you will not be able to use your
and the best routes to take to make the most of your time.
driver’s license to fly on a commercial carrier out of Oklahoma.
From there, you must head north to Williamsburg, Virginia,
So...we highly recommend you secure a passport, which
the city that played a significant role in the Revaluation.
becomes your No. 1 form of ID. If you don’t have a passport, you
When you enter the Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic area,
can begin the process by going to Travel.State.gov. First-time
you will step back in time, where costumed villagers add to
applicants will fill out the DS11 application.
the authenticity.
So now let me walk you through parts of America’s Historic
As you venture north, take time to hike some of the trails in Shenandoah Valley National Park. Did you know: The Third
East Coast… Starting in Washington, D.C., America’s history will jump out at you at every stop. Some of my favorites are the Lincoln,
Battle of Winchester on Sept. 19, 1864, was the largest and bloodiest Civil War battle in the Shenandoah Valley.
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19th-century buildings, a Civil War Museum and John Brown’s
soldiers walking on the grass and branches.
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ARTICLE CHRISTIAN POTTS
Smithsonian Brings Water/Ways Exhibit to Norman Public Library East FROM ABOVE, EARTH APPEARS AS A WATER
programs and facilitate educational initiatives to raise
PLANET WITH MORE THAN 71% OF ITS SURFACE
people’s understanding about what water means cul-
COVERED WITH THIS VITAL RESOURCE FOR
turally, socially and spiritually in their own community.
LIFE. Water impacts climate, agriculture, transportation, industry and more. It inspires art and music.
“Water/Ways” was inspired by an exhibition organized by the American Museum of Natural History,
Norman Public Library East, in cooperation with
New York, and the Science Museum of Minnesota, St.
Oklahoma Humanities, will examine water as an envi-
Paul, in collaboration with Great Lakes Science Center,
ronmental necessity and an important cultural element
Cleveland; The Field Museum, Chicago; Instituto
as it hosts “Water/Ways,” a traveling exhibition from
Sangari, Sao Paulo, Brazil; National Museum of
the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program.
Australia, Canberra; Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto,
The exhibit is appearing at the library for a sixweek run, from June 29 through Aug. 18, with the library also presenting multiple programs and activities related to the exhibit during that time. The library is the first Oklahoma location to host the exhibit and one of five sites chosen by Oklahoma Humanities to host “Water/Ways” as part of the Museum on Main Street program—a national/state/ local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. “Water is a vital part of everyone’s life and we are excited to explore what it means culturally, socially and spiritually in our own community,” said Kelly Sitzman, branch manager at Norman Public Library East. “Water/Ways” explores the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It looks at how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment. Designed for small-town museums, libraries and cultural organizations, “Water/Ways” serves as a community meeting place to convene conversations about water’s impact on American culture. With the support and guidance of state humanities councils, these towns will develop complementary exhibits, host public 28
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Canada; San Diego Natural History Museum; and Science Centre Singapore with PUB Singapore.
The Smithsonian Museum’s “Water/ Ways” exhibit returns this summer to Norman Public Library East, where it will be on display through Aug. 18.
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WE WERE SO EXCITED TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REMODEL/UPDATE THE MASTER BATHROOM OF KELLEY AND PATRICK GRACE. They wanted their master bath to reflect the sophisticated style of the rest of their home and to become something they would enjoy for years to come. Transforming the ambience from mundane to chic while maintaining the aspects of the room they liked about it was our primary goal. Kelley liked the idea of using more bold colors and finishes than the original design, so we incorporated black features throughout in a timeless way with the frameless shower, hardware for their accessories and also painted the vanity and interior doors. We were able to use their existing vanity without changing the functionality of the room, but added shelves and pull outs to the interior of the piece for better storage. Adding new doors to the exterior of the existing vanity further enhanced the fresh look and feel of the piece. We used 12x24 Carrara marble tile for the floors, which seamlessly flow into the curbless hex marble shower floor. The countertops are also marble, and are sealed with a 15-year sealant, making them much less likely to stain or develop water marks. In any remodel, if the footprint and function of your space works well for you, there are less extensive updates and modifications to existing elements like these that can save you both time and money. We feel like this project is a wonderful example of that strategy. BEFORE 30
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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
CLEVELAND COUNTY
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Alisha Estates, Norman
$900,000
$840,000
93%
149
9
8.1
Chatenay, SW OKC
$525,000
$505,000
96%
71
4
2.1
Hallbrooke Sec 2, Norman
$524,900
$502,000
95%
96
4
3.1
Legacy, SW OKC
$469,900
$450,000
95%
91
4
3.1
Lakeridge, SW OKC
$442,000
$442,000
100%
0
3
3
Rio de Bella. SW OKC
$425,000
$405,000
95%
94
4
3.1
Shady Creek 1, SW OKC
$444,500
$400,000
90%
167
3
2.1
Forest Spring Estate, OKC
$399,900
$395,000
99%
16
3
2.1
Brookhaven 25, Norman
$394,900
$394,900
100%
7
4
2
Sterling Canyon, SE OKC
$399,000
$392,000
98%
10
3
2.1
Lakeridge 7, SW OKC
$387,500
$387,500
100%
0
3
4
Rockport 2, SW OKC
$399,000
$375,000
94%
22
4
3.1
The Willows, Moore
$369,800
$359,000
97%
85
3
2.1
Hilltip Lakes, OKC
$364,900
$335,000
92%
94
2
2
Skyridge Rep 2, Noble
$345,900
$330,000
95%
173
3
3
Rockport, SW OKC
$329,900
$327,400
99%
46
3
2.1
Rockcreek, Moore
$339,999
$325,080
95%
17
4
2.2
Winchester, Newalla
$338,205
$323,000
95%
174
3
2.1
Sonoma Lakes 2, Moore
$321,900
$321,900
100%
8
5
3
The Waters, Moore
$312,840
$312,840
100%
43
4
3
This data is a sampling of sold properties from last month. Source: OKC/Norman Multiple Listing System.
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SOUNDS OF SUMMER BACK STAGE
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Riverwind Casino's Beats & Bites
ARTICLE LINDSEY DAVIES
LET’S FACE IT. Oklahoma summers are just plain hot. But as the days grow long, why not enjoy those extra hours of light (and hopefully more moderate temperatures) and check out one or more of the metro’s many evening concert series? The series range from weekly to monthly and offer up a huge selection of artists and styles, so you are sure to find a concert or concerts to fit your musical taste. Many of the events offer food trucks and additional entertainment. Some venues require people bring their own lawn chair, food and/or beverages, and may have other restrictions, so make sure to visit their websites before heading out. Enjoy the beat! BONUS: ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL THESE CONCERTS!
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the venues The Depot's Summer Breeze Concert Series
BEATS AND BITES Location: Riverwind Casino 1544 W. State Highway 9 8 p.m., First Saturday of the Month Riverwind.com/entertain/beats-bites-stage Why you should go: Riverwind Casino’s Beats & Bites music and food truck festival is a free, family-friendly summer monthly concert series held from May through August. Feast on food from the best food trucks in the metro and explore various retail vendors. The event also features bouncy inflatables, the coolest merchandise vendors and a beer garden. And July will, of course, feature a fireworks display. This monthly event is brought to you by the COOP Ale Works.
THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES
WHEELER DISTRICT SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
Location: Lion’s Park, Norman
Location: Wheeler Ferris Wheel, OKC
450 S. Flood Ave., Norman
7-11 p.m., Third Friday of the Month
7:30 p.m., Every Other Sunday
WheelerDistrict.com/events
Why you should go:
Why you should go:
Now in its 19th year of offering this free concert series, held in Lion’s Park, the Summer Breeze Concert Series offers family-friendly concerts. Come early and visit Lions Park, located off Flood and Symmes, then stay to enjoy a longtime Norman favorite tradition. Guests will want to bring seating and refreshments to fully enjoy an easy, breezy evening in the park. Bring friends and family and listen to a wide variety of music groups from around Oklahoma and the United States.
Gather under the Wheeler Ferris Wheel lights as local bands take the stage this summer in Oklahoma City. Wheeler Summer Music Series audiences can expect not only live performances by local talent, but also an ever-changing line-up of food trucks and a selection of beers from the Big Friendly beer bus. Cap off a relaxing summer evening with a browse through the pop-up shops on the lawn. CONTINUED >
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BACK STAGE
(CON TI N U ED)
JULY 6
RIVERWIND CASINO’S BEATS & BITES Riverwind Casino, Norman
JULY 28
Bakersfield country of Buck Owens into
THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES Lions Park, Norman
Cody Canada and the Departed con-
Kyshona Armstrong is delivering her
sists of three bandmates—Cody Canada
roots-soul
(singer/songwriter), Jeremy Plato (bass)
warmth and newly claimed authority.
and
(drummer)—whose
Kyshona was such a hit at The Depot’s
songs blur the lines between hard-edged
Winter Wind last year that she has been
country, rock ‘n roll and all the gritty
invited back, with a backup band, for the
sounds in-between. Canada was the
Summer Breeze crowd to enjoy.
Eric
Hansen
originals
with
articulate
& Oates meets ZZ Top,” and the duo’s exciting live shows have earned them a large and loyal fan following. AUGUST 16
WHEELER DISTRICT’S SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Wheeler Ferris Wheel, OKC
This concert will feature Lincka, BiG WoRm and Changing Frequencies. The
frontman of Cross Canadian Ragweed, a wildly influential band that dominated the
a style that’s been described as “Hall
AUGUST 10
Oklahoma City-based band Lincka is
RIVERWIND CASINO’S BEATS & BITES
named for lead vocalist and front woman
Riverwind Casino, Norman
featured on NPR, from where they were
John Michael Montgomery is an American
invited to appear at the Kennedy Center
country music singer from Kentucky who
for Performing Arts. BiG WoRm is a rap-
Lions Park, Norman
has had more than 30 singles on the
per/producer from OKC.
Seth Glier returns to Norman with some
Billboard country charts, of which seven
great electronic additions to his recent
have reached No. 1.
Texas Red Dirt scene for over 15 years. JULY 14
THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES rave-reviewed Winter Wind performance.
AUGUST 11
JULY 19
WHEELER DISTRICT’S SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES
Lincka Elizondo. They’ve played at the Norman Music Festival; they were also
AUGUST 25
THE DEPOT’S SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES Lions Park, Norman
A project inspired by the wealth of musi-
Lions Park, Norman
cal talent in our own state, Homegrown
Wheeler Ferris Wheel, OKC
Rising out of the Austin, Texas, music
Volume I will bring together a diverse
This evening will feature a live music
scene, the Greyhounds, a duo comprising
array of Okie musicians to perform an epic
preview of Wiggle Out Loud, a free,
guitarist Andrew Trube and keyboardist
Summer Breeze jam.
active-family music festival that’s held at
Anthony Farrell, feature a unique sound
the Myriad Botanical Gardens in the fall.
that mixes R&B, soul, funk and the
the calendar
Wheeler District Summer Music Series
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the bands
CODY CANADA AND THE DEPARTED
»
Location: Riverwind Casino’s Beats and Bites, Norman Style of Music: Americana roots rock band; food trucks, inflatables, beergarten Why you should see them: Cody Canada and the Departed is a three-piece, Americana roots-rock band based in New Braunfels, Texas. The band is composed of front man Cody Canada, bassist Jeremy Plato and drummer Eric Hansen. The result is poignant, thoughtfully crafted songs delivered with bold guitars, boomy bass lines and plenty of muscle. The new iteration of The Departed offers concert-goers a well-rounded sonic experience: the Red Dirt ghosts from Canada’s upbringing and the re-emergence of favored Cross Canadian Ragweed tunes, plus a revival of classic country gold from Plato-led vocals.
KYSHONA Location: The Depot’s Summer Breeze Concert Series Lions Park, Norman
»
Style of Music: Soul, gospel, rock and folk; nearby playground PASNorman.org/programs/summerbreeze Why you should see her: Music therapist-turned-singer-songwriter Kyshona Armstrong, who will perform at the Depot’s Summer Breeze Concert Series on July 28, is delivering her roots-soul originals with articulate warmth and newly claimed authority. Kyshona was such a hit at The Depot’s Winter Wind last year that she has been invited back, with a backup band, for the Summer Breeze crowd to enjoy. NPR Music said of her: “Kyshona Armstrong has been called upon to represent for soul and gospel in roots, rock and folk lineups and to bring singer-songwriter sensibilities to R&B bills. But wherever she plants her feet, she does so with righteous conviction and a strong sense of her own voice.”
»
WIGGLE OUT LOUD WHEELER DISTRICT’S SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Location: Wheeler Ferris Wheel, OKC The July 19 concert will feature a live music preview of Wiggle Out Loud. Since its origin in 2012, thousands of members in the metro have joined The Children’s Hospital Volunteers at Wiggle Out Loud: OKC’s free, outdoor family music festival! This year, Wiggle Out Loud has expanded, bringing live music and health and wellness themes to the community in even more ways. This month, Wiggle Out Loud is teaming up with the Wheeler Park Summer Concert Series to host a night full of kidfriendly music and fun! With performances from the groups MicroGiant, Race Dance Company and the Sugar Free Allstars, this night is sure to be fun! Learn more at WiggleOutLoud.org.
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ROAD TRIP
A FidoFriendly Retro Road Trip: EXPLORING ROUTE 66
Jason Barnett, along with Graham and Murphy, on the trails at Tulsa's Woodward Park.
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ARTICLE BROOKE BARNETT | PHOTOGRAPHY BROOKE AND JASON BARNETT
Brooke, Graham, 10, and Murphy, 13, pose in front of the Arcadia Round Barn.
On the Road Playlist Hound Dog Elvis Presley
Who Let the Dogs Out Baha Men
I’m Gonna Buy Me a Dog The Monkees
NOTHING CAPTURES THE FREEDOM
+
OF SUMMERTIME LIKE A ROAD TRIP.
Arcadia Round Barn (107 OK-66, Arcadia,
If you have a four-legged friend who enjoys
OK 73007, ArcadiaRoundBarn.com)
Leaving the OKC Metro: Visit the
the freedom of the open road, there is ample
If your pup needs to stretch his legs
fun to be found on a road trip to northeastern
before you leave the metro, take a walk
Oklahoma. So get ready to hit Route 66 with
around the exterior of Arcadia’s Round
your furry friend, head toward Tulsa and enjoy
Barn. More than 100 years old, this unusu-
many dog-friendly places along the way.
ally circular barn is a Route 66 icon. While
Oklahoma offers more d r i va b l e m i l e s o f h i sto r i c R o u t e 6 6 t h a n a n y ot h e r
Fido can’t explore inside, there is ample green space for a nice walk or a game of
+
Along the Way: Movie magic at the
400 miles!), making it a
Rock Cafe, named for the local sandstone
Stop in Stroud for a delicious meal at the that makes up the building. Enjoy traditional diner fare al fresco on the Rock Cafe’s
pat h ” s u m m e r g e taway. S o,
pooch-friendly patio. The Rock Cafe’s pro-
s e t t h e G PS, g r a b a l e as h a n d
the character of Sally in the Disney Pixar
w e e k e n d a dv e n t u r e to T u l sa .
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) The Proclaimers
Route 66 Chuck Berry
Tulsa Time Don Williams
Rock Cafe (114 W Main St., Stroud, OK 74079, RockCafert66.com)
g e t r e a dy to ta k e F i d o o n a
Lindsey Buckingham
catch. Open daily 10 a.m-5 p.m.
stat e i n t h e n at i o n ( n e a r ly p e r f e ct “ o f f -t h e - b e at e n -
Holiday Road
On the Road Again Willie Nelson
Every Day Is a Winding Road Sheryl Crow
prietor, Dawn Welch, was the inspiration for movie Cars. Fans of the movie franchise
Life Is a Highway Rascal Flatts
will enjoy the Pixar and Disney memorabilia that decorate the cafe’s walls and exterior. Open daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Go Your Own Way Fleetwood Mac CONTINUED >
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ROAD TRIP
(CON TI N U ED)
Murphy, 13, and Graham, 10, along with Tilly, enjoy the '50s vibe at Tally's Good Food Cafe in Tulsa.
+ In Tulsa: Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
+ In Tulsa: Tally’s Good Food Cafe (1102
(Southwest Boulevard & Riverside Drive,
S. Yale Ave., TallysCafe.com)
Tulsa, OK 74127)
This retro diner on Route 66 features lots
Located on the bank of the Arkansas
of neon, ‘50s diner flair and a dog-friendly
River, the plaza features a walking path,
patio (including special water dishes for your
park, bronze sculptures, a pedestrian sky-
pup). Tally’s serves more than 100 dishes of
walk featuring the iconic Route 66 logo,
traditional American fare for lunch and din-
flags of the eight states that Route 66 passes
ner and offers up award-winning breakfast
through, and plenty of art deco design from
choices all day. Open daily, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
decades past. Open daily.
+
In Tulsa: Blue Dome Service Station
(202 S. Elgin, Tulsa, OK 74120)
+ Continuing the Journey: Big Blue Whale of Catoosa (2600 Rte 66, Catoosa, OK 74015) One of the most recognizable roadside
This historic Tulsa landmark dates back
attractions on Route 66 is just a 20-minute
to 1924 and was once known as the White
drive east to Catoosa. Built in the early 1970s,
Star Gulf Oil Station. The service station,
the iconic blue whale was once a popular
located at the corner of 2nd Street and
family-friendly swimming hole and fishing
Elgin, was open 24 hours a day, and the
spot. While swimming is no longer allowed,
attendant lived inside the iconic blue dome
the whale offers fun photo opportunities with
to help road trippers around the clock with
ample picnic tables, a gift shop, food trucks
food and fuel. While it is no longer in oper-
during peak visitation times and a great view
ation, the building now serves as the visual
from a platform on top of the whale’s tail.
anchor for an arts and entertainment district in downtown Tulsa.
Wishing you and your dog a tail-waggin’ good time in T-Town!
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LOOKING FOR A SUMMER VACATION THAT’S A LITTLE BIT EDGIER THAN WHAT YOU’VE DONE IN THE PAST? Imagine taking the open road on Indian’s FTR 1200 S. With its race-inspired design and iconic style, this bike is as much fun to look at as it is to ride. This newly introduced Indian motorcycle brings even more technology, agility and precision to your ride. Features include a 4.3” Ride Command® Touchscreen. A sporty riding position and compact size combine for a commanding, nimble ride, while the 1203cc V-Twin engine with 120 horsepower and 85 ft-lbs. of low-end torque delivers progressive power and response. Fully adjustable front and rear piggy-back shock suspension with preload, compression and rebound inputs let you perfectly tailor the bike to your riding style. Sport, Standard and Rain modes with unique throttle maps and traction control intervention levels will give you greater control in any condition. You’ll ride confidently with lean-angle sensitive stability control, ABS, traction control and wheelie mitigation control. And full LED lighting, including a new high output headlight, provides great visibility. Indian knows staying connected is important to you; a high-visibility 4.3” customizable Ride Command® LCD touch screen with Bluetooth® lets you easily pair your mobile device. Check out the FTR 1200 S, as well as other new and pre-owned inventory, at Sooner Indian Motorcycle, 2232 Tecumseh Drive, Norman. Phone: 701.3131; website: SoonerIndian.com.
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BLANCHARD'S INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
NORMAN CONQUEST RIDE
Hwy 62 & NE 10th St., Blanchard
This annual ride is open to cyclists
Celebrate the Fourth of July at
of all skill levels, with individual, fam-
Blanchard's Independence Celebration
ily and tandem rides ranging from
with live music from the OKC
an introductory 10 all the way to a
Symphonic
Band,
Banana
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A NIGHT WITH BATS AT THE SAM NOBLE MUSEUM
Seat
punishing 64-mile ride through the
and more. Take the children to the
hills surrounding Norman and Lake
2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman
Kids Zone for inflatable toys and
Thunderbird. In addition to hilly dis-
Join us as we explore the amazing
games. Come to the Blanchard
tance rides, there is a more laid-back
life of bats and other nocturnal
Independence
tour of the town, perfect for families
critters! Bring your blanket and
enjoy fun for the whole family. End
and casual riders.
sense of adventure. After a short
the evening with a great fireworks
BicycleLagueOfNorman.com
exploration at the museum, we will
Celebration
and
Sam Noble Museum,
travel by caravan to a local park to
display set to music at dusk.
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OKLAHOMA SUMMER BRIDAL SHOW
for members, $30 for non-members
NORMAN’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Come see spectacular fashions,
Reaves Park
expert advice while saving time
Carnival rides, sand volleyball, a
and money at this bridal blowout.
baby crawl and toddler trot are
Don't miss your chance to win
Held in east Oklahoma City, this event
among activities scheduled for this
prizes
discounts
will feature traditional dancing and com-
Independence
celebration.
on wedding services, and stick
petitions for all age groups, from cloth
Fireworks are scheduled to begin
around for the professionallycho-
and buckskin to grass/chicken and
at 9:45 p.m.
reographed bridal fashion show.
fancy. Visitors can purchase authentic
Learn how to make your special
American Indian arts and crafts and
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day even more magical at the
cheer on competitors in the horseshoe
Oklahoma Summer Bridal Show.
tournament. Indian tacos and other
OPERATION: ARCTIC AT THE SAM NOBLE MUSEUM
OkBride.com/Wedding/Oklahoma-
traditional foods will be available, as well
Summer-Show.asp
as plenty of activities for children.
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FULL MOON OKC BIKE RIDE & RUN
CANADIAN RIVER CRUISERS CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
CityOfBlanchard.us
Day
generate
2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman
Do you have what it takes to be the “coolest” detective around? Complete challenges with your
high-flying
mammals
and more! Deadline to register is July 17. Family, ages 5+ Cost: $20
Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC
Sam Noble Museum,
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new
and
ideas
valuable
and
get
Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal
26-28 INDIAN HILLS POWWOW 9300 N Sooner Rd., OKC
family to solve mysteries and “chill
Bridge Tropical Conservatory, OKC
out” with special games. We'll
The Full Moon Bike Ride and Run
Approximately
finish our evening in our exhibit,
is a casual monthly event where
and bikes will be on display at this
“Under the Arctic: Digging into the
friends and families can enjoy a
event, held at Norman's Andrews
Permafrost,” with an exciting activ-
leisure one-hour bike ride or 5K run
Park. Featuring delicious food from
ity! Deadline to register is July 3.
through downtown OKC as the sun
vendors, great oldies music, a wide
Family, ages 5+ Cost: $20 for mem-
sets. Celebrate the 50th anniver-
variety of makes and models of cars,
bers, $30 for non-members
sary of the moon landing and come
door prizes and more. Stick around
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automobiles
for the awards presentation to see if your favorite walks away with a title. CanadianRiverCruisers.com
27 NEW WORLD COMIC CON
Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC
This celebration of the comic and gaming world gathers together creators and artists for a full day of interactive fun. heroes (and even villains) of all ages will have a blast checking out the wide variety of booths, competing in the costume contest, bidding on a grail piece memorabilia in the silent auction or signing up for superhero school. Facebook.com/newworldcomiccon
29 STARS & STRIPES RIVER FESTIVAL Riversport Adventure Park, OKC
The Fourth of July-themed festival combines on-the-water fun with food trucks, live music, RIVERSPORT Adventures, whitewater rafting, racing throughout the day and fireworks to end the evening! RiverSportOkc.org
We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via
the
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CULINARY CREATIONS
ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER
A COCKTAIL TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT
TO COOL OFF THIS SUMMER, TRY THIS DELECTABLE RECIPE FOR STRAWBERRYBASIL SMASH USING CANTERA NEGRA SILVER
TEQUILA
DISTRIBUTION
FROM
BOARDWALK
MIXOLOGIST
KRISTEN
ROELOFSEN. Ask for Cantera Negra Silver tequila at your local liquor store.
directions 1. In a pitcher combine 4 cups of water and sugar; stir until dissolved. 2. Add 2 ½ cups of strawberries (hulled), 1 cup fresh lemon juice and ½ cup of packed basil leaves; using an immersion blender, blend for 2 minutes or until smooth. 3. Strain and discard solids. Discard any foam and chill for 24 hours. 4. For every cocktail, use 3/4 to 1 cup of strawberry mixture and 1.5 oz Cantera Negra Silver tequila.
ingredients
Sugar 50
5. Top with favorite La Croix.
Strawberries
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Lemon Juice
Basil
La Croix
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