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Louann Buhlinger | lbuhlinger@outlook.com

In April, we honor our natural environment

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FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS, WE’VE KNOWN APRIL 25 AS THE “PERFECT DATE.” In the film “Miss Congeniality,” Miss Rhode Island Cheryl Frasier (played by Heather Burns), says the iconic line as an answer to a question posed by William Shatner’s Stan Fields during a beauty pageant.

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Fields asks Frasier to “describe her perfect date,” to which she responds, “That’s a tough one. I’d have to say April 25. Because it’s not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket.” In this month of the "perfect date," we honor our natural environment that is bursting with new life, colors and fragrances. And, we recognize the individuals who are working to protect our resources including sustainability for businesses,

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

recycling and water.

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Three students and a teacher share their views on the future and what they are

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

doing to support our ecology. And, we provide valuable information on how to apply a green approach to managing your garden, lawn and patio.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

Thank you for all you do to keep Tulsa clean and healthy. We wouldn’t be this wonderful city without so many great people looking to the future and devising a plan for what we can do to help today. Sincerely, Louann Buhlinger Editor, lbuhlinger@outlook.com

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 14 Eco-friendly outdoor spaces A green approach to managing your garden, lawn and patio

18 Seeing green One planet and the Tulsans trying to save it

22 Students of change Holland Hall seniors look toward a bright future in their own lives and for the planet

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28 Broadway in Tulsa Upcoming season features nationally touring shows

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Inspired By

Giving Back

22 Trend Setter 26 Culinary Creations 28 Back Stage 30 Driverâ€™s Notebook 34 Animal Kingdom

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Greetings, my name is Travis J Davidson, Owner and Operator of Cardinal Club at 106th and Memorial. I would love to share my vision with you in hopes that you would stop by and allow me the opportunity of meeting you face-to-face. First, let me tell you a bit about our concept. Cardinal Club is a semi-private restaurant and cigar lounge in South Tulsa. We are the ideal concept for both business and pleasure. It’s a place that you can enjoy top-shelf cuisine and take part in networking and social opportunities. You can host meetings or parties, and then take advantage of our multi-theme environment including the smoke-free dining, the elegant bar, and a separate, comfortable cigar lounge. We knew that there was no place that could offer a no-distraction lunch to the professionals of South Tulsa. Theres always the crying baby, the high-school buddy, or the little league team, that derails an important business lunch. This isn’t the case with Cardinal Club, as we make sure that your important business lunch goes off without a hitch. We are thrilled to bring fine dining, craft cocktails, and a membership program to South Tulsa. The area has been starved for a concept like ours and we are going to do our best to fill an inexplicable void. No longer do you need to drive downtown or midtown to get USDA Prime Steaks, American Wagyu, Craft Cocktails, and the freshest of seafood. Our hours are a bit confusing, as we are a completely new concept, but let me let me explain them for you here. Monday through Friday, 11am-5pm, we are open only to members. Monday through Friday, 5pm-10pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 11am-10pm, we are open to the public. So don’t be scared away by the membership hours. Hopefully I offered a bit of clarity and intrigue, and I can’t wait for you to come in so I can meet you! You can reach out to me personally with any questions at Travis@CardinalClubTulsa.com Travis J Davidson

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Services’ four-part concert series with a star-studded 2020 lineup, is returning after a one year hiatus. First up is one of Tulsa’s best known vocalists, Janet Rutland on Monday, April 27. She will be performing her acclaimed Gershwin show which was originally presented at the Performing Arts Center’s Summer Stage Festival. Other concerts in the series are: Monday, May 18 – Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus, a high energy, a cappella harmony performance Monday, June 22 – Richard Miller, Brazilian guitarist Monday, July 27 – Ryan and Ryan, Tulsa’s beloved father-son piano duo, Don and Baron Ryan Performances are at 7 p.m. in the Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center, 2520 S. Yorktown. Tickets are $12 each or a subscription for all four concerts is $40. Proceeds from the concerts help support LIFE’s Senior Centers at East Side and Southminster. Tickets can be purchased online at LIFEseniorservices/MusicalMondays, in person at LIFE’s central location, 5950 East 31st St. or by phone at 918-664-9000.

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INSPIRED BY

celebrating disability inclusion ARTICLE VICTORIA LADD

“INSPIRE! Celebrating Disability Inclusion,” is an exclusive, semi-formal fundraising event designed to honor and recognize those individuals, companies or organizations who are making strides in disability awareness and inclusion. This year’s honoree is Matthew Sanford who has overcome tremendous obstacles after sustaining a spinal cord injury in a car accident as a child. Matthew’s story is told in his book, “Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence.” The event takes place Saturday, June 27, at The Center beginning at 5 p.m. with a fun cocktail party and plated dinner at 6:30 p.m. Following a short program and award presentation, the Celebration continues with dancing to live music by SquadLive until 11:30 p.m.

Be inspired by seeing the new facilit y expansion, ‘ The Hardest y Family Adaptive Sports Complex’ and all it offers. Inspire! Celebrating Disability Inclusion directly benefits The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges, a provider of fitness, recreation, social and cultural opportunities for those with disabilities in the Tulsa community for 63 years. It is the only state-of-the-art facility specifically designed and adapted for those with disabilities. The Center serves stroke survivors, individuals with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, vision or hearing impairments, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, diabetes, arthritis, obesity and many other diagnoses. More than 1,400 members, their families and caregivers use the facility and services each year. Most recently, programming for disabled children and youth was added.

Consider supporting this great cause that helps so many people in the Tulsa community, and it’s a fun night out! Sponsorships are available and individual early-bird tickets can be purchased before May 1. Ticket sales end June 12. For more information visit TulsaCenter.org.

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GIVING BACK

A GREEN APPROACH TO MANAGING YOUR GARDEN, LAWN AND PATIO

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outdoor spaces WE ALL WANT CLEANER AIR, LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS, LESS NOISE AND HEALTHIER PEOPLE BUT WHAT CAN WE DO AS HOME OWNERS TO IMPROVE OUR TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD? Tom’s Outdoor Living provided a list of ecofriendly ideas that can be used to make your space a little greener.

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Using battery operated equipment reduces noise levels, has low carbon and other pollution footprints and no fumes. Opt for

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3. For fertilizer, Tom’s always uses “Earthmax” which

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the soil and “Milorganite” when customers request organic fertilizer

FERTILIZERS Use eco-friendly chemicals and fertilizers. Tom’s says “When home owners request an eco/organic approach to weeds and insects, we have a few options for them.”

IRRIGATION Drip irrigation feeds water directly to the plant’s roots saving water. Traditional irrigation sprays water in the air so a portion is carried away by the wind and

water is distributed to areas where it’s not needed. Use a smart controller that links to your home Wi-Fi staying up to date with weather information and it helps adjust irrigation times.

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LIGHTING AND WARMTH Use LED bulbs. They are energy efficient therefore reducing the energy bill, reducing the demand from power plants and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. They do not contain toxic elements which helps protect the environment from further toxic waste. They have better quality light distribution so fewer lights are needed which reduces energy consumption and LED’s have a longer life span which means lower carbon emissions. Use energy efficient outdoor heaters. RETAINING WALLS Gabion natural stone walls reduce the use of formed concrete. MULCH & COMPOST Mulch grass and leaf clippings to use as a natural fertilizer on the lawn. When done correctly mulching returns nitrogen, potassium and phosphor into the ground and provides up to 25 percent of the total nutrients needed for a year. It saves time, labor and money because there is less raking, use of less fertilizer and less trash. If you don’t mulch the leaves, they can be composted. RECLAIM. REUSE. REPURPOSE Use recycled aggregate (crushed cement, concrete or asphalt from construction debris) for concrete and other applications. This protects natural resources and eliminates the need for disposal. Use composite decking boards made with recycled wood and plastic. Use reclaimed natural stone and wood. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN A quality design integrates storm water management, native plant material and local building materials whenever possible. TREE PLACEMENT Trees can be placed to block the summer sun and cold winter winds saving on energy costs. For eco-friendly ideas or a sustainable design, visit TomsOutdoorLiving.com or call 918-695-1653. About the author - Brandon Zinter is the fertilization division leader at Tom’s Outdoor Living.

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ONE PLANET AND TULSANS TRYING TO SAVE IT

Michael Patton, Executive Director Legacy Land Trust

MICHAEL PAT T O N +

Executive Director L e g a c y L a n d Tr u s t

“WE NEED TO STOP SCARING YOUNGER GENERATIONS INTO THINKING THERE IS NO HOPE. THERE IS HOPE. WE SHOULD BE COMING UP WITH SOLUTIONS INSTEAD OF JUST YELLING THE SKY IS FALLING.”

ONLY A FEW YEARS AGO, TULSA’S IDEA OF SUSTAINABIL-

mission is protecting green space which includes land as well as

ITY WAS CURBSIDE RECYCLING. Today, sustainability has

Tulsa’s water sources. It doesn’t stop there. He also works with

evolved from a 21st century buzzword to huge strides taken by

the federal government to preserve land around military bases to

residents and companies alike. Simply defined, sustainability

ensure the land remains undeveloped.

means meeting the needs of the present without compromising

Patton defines sustainability as the quality of life that in no

the ability of future generations. The ironic aspect is that people

way impairs future generations. “Remember, every dollar you

have always worked toward sustainability, but with the increase

spend votes for something,” advises Patton. He encourages

in pollution, plastics and people, it’s become more and more of a

everyone to think about the four R’s - reduce, reuse, recycle and

challenge. These Tulsans talk the talk and walk the walk.

reject. “We must think about the life cycle of everything.” As an example, Patton points out that each Oklahoman consumes

Michael Patton, also known as “Recycle Michael” has been

300 bottles of water a year. Less than 20 percent of those are recy-

on the sustainability scene professionally since 1990. But, his

cled. Each water bottle is usually 16.9 ounces. If you pay only one

unbridled enthusiasm started much earlier. An 11-year-old Patton

dollar for that bottle, that’s 3,000 times more expensive than just

gathered his friends to help clean up litter at the local hang out,

using tap water. It impacts our environment and our wallet.

McClure Park, for the city’s first ever Earth Day. Today he is the executive director of Legacy Land Trust or as Patton explains, “a different shade of green.” Legacy Land Trust’s

Most of all, Patton says his goal for keeping Mother Earth healthy is not necessarily changing the world, but changing the mood. CONTINUED >

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SEEING GREEN (CONTINUED)

Corey Wren Williams Executive Director, Sustainable Tulsa

“WE ARE ALL INVESTORS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND AS SUCH SHOULD TAKE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION IN EVERY PURCHASE WE MAKE.”

COREY WREN WILLIAMS

Executive Director S u s t a i n a b l e Tu l s a

Social responsibility (people), economic vitality (profit) and environmental stewardship (planet). Each is equally important. Score3card is the company’s tracking tool for participants, who are guided by volunteer coaches to help them navigate best practices that will not only support sustainability but cut expenses as well. “We’ve had companies that in as little as 18 months, have saved a million dollars.” The impact on individual behavior should not go unnoticed.

People, profit and planet are the focus of Sustainable Tulsa, a

“There is a misconception that it has to be all or nothing,”

nonprofit agency that educates and assists individuals and local

explains Williams, adding that we can all take simple steps to

businesses to become more sustainable.

insure our planet remains healthy for future generations. “We are

Executive Director Corey Wren Williams grew up in Tulsa,

all investors in our community and we can take careful consid-

founded the organization in 2002 and has seen a huge growth in

eration in every purchase we make.” Williams suggests starting

concern for the carbon footprint industries and individuals are leav-

simple by making informed decisions at the grocery store. Is it a

ing. “I am seeing more and more companies wanting to add sus-

single-use product? Can we reuse it? Is it recyclable?

tainability initiatives and reduce their impact on the environment.

Williams stresses that transparent conversations concerning

At the 2020 World Economic Forum the top economic trends and

taking better care of the planet are key. First Thursdays are net-

concerns were environmentally, or sustainability related.”

working events that allow people to hear first-hand from local,

To combat the staggering global concerns, Sustainable Tulsa

regional and national leaders on ideas for creating a better place for

works with companies and schools through their Score3card®

us all to live. For more information, go to SustainableTulsaInc.org

program to educate them on three major areas of sustainability.

and join in the conversation.

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E xecutive Director the M.e.t . “ONCE YOU PUT SOMETHING IN THE TRASH, THAT’S THE END OF THE STORY. WHEN YOU RECYCLE, YOU GIVE IT ANOTHER LIFE.” Graham Brannin, Executive Director the M.e.t.

For nearly five years, Graham Brannin has overseen the

Plastic bags are the biggest problem, getting caught up in the

Metropolitan Environmental Trust, commonly known as the M.e.t.

machines and slowing the process. A simple visit to the M.e.t.’s web-

Before Brannin began as executive director, he worked with the

site shows citizens what can be placed in the bins.

city of Tulsa on environmental issues.

Brannin emphasizes that we must be responsible for whatever

Although the M.e.t. has grown into an all-encompassing recycling

we purchase. “Once you put something in the trash, that’s the

resource, Brannin is most proud of the education piece the nonprofit

end of the story. When you recycle, you give it another life.” An

has developed to teach school-aged children about the importance

example is aluminum cans. If you recycle aluminum, it’s crushed,

of sustainability and what they can do to make a difference.

melted and turned into a new can within 30 to 60 days. Without

One of the biggest misconceptions about recycling is that it either gets thrown away or is shipped to China. “Both are far from the truth,” laments Brannin. Tulsa recycles most everything locally, which lowers the eco footprint and benefits the community. How are we doing? Right now, more than a quarter of curbside

recycling, aluminum must be mined in another part of the world just to create a new can. “One person can absolutely make a difference. You’d be surprised how much of an influence behavior has on others. Environmentally sound decisions can be contagious,” says Brannin.

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St u d e n ts o f change

SENIORS LOOK TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND FOR THE PLANET

ARTICLE CHRISTY PHILLIPPE PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL MCRUIZ

FOUNDED IN 1922, HOLLAND HALL, AN INDEPENDENT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IN TULSA, PREPARES ITS STUDENTS FOR LIFE OUTSIDE OF ITS HALLS. An English student and three seniors share what the school has meant

+ Mi ch a el M i ller , senior

to them—along with their ideas on environmental protection.

ACTIVITIES: Tulsa Term program, saxophone, drama/ theater and Chinese studies WHAT DOES YOUR FUTURE HOLD, AND WHY? I plan on attending college at Northwestern University in Chicago. I’m not sure yet what area of study I want to pursue. HOW HAS HOLLAND HALL PREPARED YOU FOR THAT FUTURE? Above all else, I am a much better writer than I would have been without Holland Hall. Every class has some focus on writing, which has really helped me hone that skill. Also, because Holland Hall is so small, it’s given me the ability to become comfortable with public speaking and cultivate other skills that I will take with me after graduation. And the Tulsa Term program has been amazing—I have been able to take classes at Tulsa City Hall; it is essentially project-based education that integrates all of the different subjects together, and it has given me a great perspective on how to apply knowledge in real life. WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY DOING OR HOPE TO DO INTHE FUTURE TO HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS? I am continually thinking of the effects my actions have on the world. I try to reduce my environmental impact and consumption, and I remember to clean up after myself. Whatever field I go into in the future, I will remain environmentally conscious, so that I can make a difference in this world.

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+Brock Davis, senior

ACTIVITIES: basketball, track, shotput, discus, choir, volunteering at a local food bank WHAT DOES YOUR FUTURE HOLD, AND WHY? I plan on going to college on a basketball scholarship and majoring in biology with a premed track. I hope to be an anesthesiologist or an orthopedic surgeon one day. HOW HAS HOLLAND HALL PREPARED YOU FOR THAT FUTURE? The smaller class sizes here have allowed me to make greater connections and cultivate stronger relationships with people, both students and teachers. The teachers here have been great; I have learned so much from them. They have vouched for me, and I know they are committed to my success. I feel that all these close-knit relationships have given me better communication skills, and I know I will carry these skills with me after I graduate. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM HOLLAND HALL? I recently broke the points record for Holland Hall in a recent basketball game against our rival, Cascia Hall, with three dunks. The previous record holder was named Brock, too, so that was crazy. That was a big moment for all of usâ€”for me, my parents, and the whole Holland Hall community! WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY DOING OR HOPE TO DO IN THE FUTURE TO HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS? I have learned to really pay attention to my impact on the earth. I try to limit my use of plastics, recycling as much as I can. I also try to use reusable drink containers instead of disposable cups and straws. We have studied here how much our use of plastics affects life in the ocean, and so reducing the amount of plastic we discard can really make a difference.

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+ Regin a S cott, senior ACTIVITIES: Student body president, violin, drama, musicals, Muay Thai WHAT DOES YOUR FUTURE HOLD, AND WHY? I really look forward to attending medical school, either here in Oklahoma at OU or at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. HOW HAS HOLLAND HALL PREPARED YOU FOR THAT FUTURE? The modular scheduling system we have here is incredible. It gives us a lot of free time, which really prepares us for real life. We must practice good time management and self-monitoring skills, but it gives us the freedom to pursue lots of interests, too, as well as develop relationships with our fellow students and our teachers. The close-knit community and the relationships I’ve built here have given me good people skills to carry into the future. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM HOLLAND HALL? All the memories I’ve created here are so good! They all come from the relationships that I’ve built with people through sports, through participating in drama and musicals, and with the smaller class sizes. There’s a closeness we can develop here among the students, and I love the memories I’ve made here. WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY DOING OR HOPE TO DO IN THE FUTURE TO HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS? We are working on our recycling program here at Holland Hall; that is one of the things our environmental club has been focusing on. We did a presentation recently on trash in the ocean, and we also have trash pickup days here on campus. In the future, I am resolved to continue to be mindful of the environment and help to educate people on all these issues, to help keep our world a clean and beautiful place.

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+M a rkham Johnson, Eng l is h teac h e r

WHAT DOES YOUR FUTURE HOLD, AND WHY? Before I became a teacher, I ran several large national arts organizations, and I created the largest outdoor arts festival in the country, and then ran the largest writers’ organization in the country in Washington, DC. I’ve been teaching at Holland Hall for 24 years, and this is my last year before retirement. I came to teach here because I wanted to be able to spend more time with my family. It has been such a rich experience here because of the fun and diverse experiences we cultivate with the students. After I retire, I plan to write more books and travel. In July, I will be participating in a bicycle ride across the state of Iowa, which should be a lot of fun! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM HOLLAND HALL? My favorite times here have been spent watching my students grow and learn, especially through the Downtown Tulsa Studies program and its offshoot, Tulsa Term. The kids have been able to get out and participate in the community and make a difference. WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY DOING OR HOPE TO DO IN THE FUTURE TO HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS? Our Downtown Tulsa Studies program has discussed many environmental issues, and our students have proposed greater uses for the Arkansas River and how it might be developed in the future. Holland Hall looks at issues through a variety of perspectives in our classes. We strive to make connections between the various classes that the students take. Everything relates together in the larger world; the English classes connect to the science classes, and so forth, and our science classes especially focus on caring for the environment in responsible ways.

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“Make good use of every day in the classroom. Get all you can out of each class!” —Markham Johnson “Don’t take anything for granted. Make the most of every opportunity. And don’t waste time on things that don’t matter.” —Michael Miller “Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You might be surprised at the answers!” —Brock Davis “Don’t box yourself in to one identity. Don’t be afraid to dive in headfirst and try different things.” —Regina Scott

Holland Hall is located at 5666 E 81st Street in Tulsa, 918-481-1111, HollandHall.org. April 2020 | Tulsa Lifestyle

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David Yazbek, the New York Post says the show is,

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Musical, “Hadestown” runs June 15-20 and intertwines two mythic tales of young dreamers on a journey to the underworld and back. The beguiling melodies and poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith and fear against love. “How is it that the coolest new show on Broadway is a 1943 musical?” says The New York Times. “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” is here January 5-10 and is the Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical. Tickets for the 2020-21 Celebrity Attraction Broadway season can be booked directly or through the Tulsa Performing Arts Center - CelebrityAttractions.com or TulsaPAC.com.

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