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Travel Guide of the MonthOklahoma City: The Newest FrontierKEY Cover Feature: Downtown in DecemberCity SourcesWhat to See & DoKEY Dining: Red Prime SteakEntertainment DistrictsKEY Day Trip: PurcellCalendar of EventsDining GuideClubs and EntertainmentKEY Nightlife: Maker’s Cigar & Piano BarKEY Entertainment: Firelake CasinoOklahoma City MapDowntown MapShoppingKEYShopping: Crossbar Gallery

We hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderful city. Oklahoma Cityis rich with visitor opportunities, offering a variety of attractions and enter-tainment activities, and has a small-town flavor while offering the benefits

of a large metropolitan city. You can experience first-class culturalprograms of music, theater and dance, as well as museums and galleries.These, combined with our excellent shopping, hotels and restaurants, will create anunforgettable visit to Oklahoma City.

I am pleased that you have chosen to visit Oklahoma City and let KEY Magazinebe your guide. KEY Magazine is a comprehensive guide to events and attractions andprovides helpful information about tourist sites, restaurants, and places to shop.

I am sure that you will enjoy our unique brand of western hospitality and ourfriendly people!

Sincerely,

Mick Cornett, Mayor

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Demetrius EvensEmbassy Suites

Airport

PROFILE:Demetrius has been the “man of all seasons”at the Embassy Suites Airport for nearly three years.His responsibilities include bell stand, front desk andshuttle driver.

A native of St. Louis , Missouri , Demetrius was apolice officer for a period of time, managed retailstores, and then became involved with hotel security.He moved to Oklahoma City to follow the love of hislife – which didn’t work out as planned. He stayed,however, and took a job at Foley’s department store.That’s where he met Eugene Seyler, GeneralManager of Embassy Suites, who was looking forsomeone to help with many facets of the hotel.Demetrius fit the bill.

WHAT TO SEE: “I want our guests to feel the realOklahoma City. I suggest visitors see the resurgencein our downtown by visiting Bricktown. I also suggestthey experience the Oklahoma City NationalMemorial, National Cowboy Museum and theOklahoma History Center .”

WHERE TO EAT: “I love fresh oysters on the halfshell. If that is something a guest is interested in – Isend them for the best - Trappers Fish Camp on Renonear Meridian and Crabtown in Bricktown. Bothrestaurants are locally owned by Paul Seikel and aregreat choices for seafood.

If guests are looking for a great Sunday Brunch – I high-ly recommend Rococo, at NW 28th and Pennsylvania.Rococo is a great restaurant 7 days a week – super crabcakes - and their Sunday Brunch can’t be beat.”

NIGHTLIFE: “I encourage guests to enjoy some ofOKC’s local hotspots that feature live music. One ofour newest nightclubs is the 51st Street Speakeasy,located just off Western and NW 51st, where theusual suspects turn up. The pub is located in a housethat was built around 1903 and features a greatlounge, smoking bar, a complete second floor withlounge and banquet space, and even an outdoorpatio. Another new hotspot is the Prohibition Room,located in the Golden Dome Building at 23rd andClassen. I also always suggest my favorite place toenjoy a cigar - Maker’s Cigar and Piano Bar, locatedin the Oklahoma Hardware Building in Bricktown.”

Oklahoma CityThe Newest Frontier

Oklahoma City is asurprise to many visitorsand newcomers, with allthe friendliness of a smalltown and the amenities ofour nation’s biggest cities.And with over fiftyattractions, museums andother activities, visitorswill never be at a loss forfun things to see and do.

Oklahoma City was bornin a single day - April 22,1889. Just a little over acentury ago, the site ofOklahoma City was agrass-and-timbered land ofgently rolling hills flatten-ing out into prairie in thewest. In just over 100years, this collection oftents grew to ametropolitan city thatsprawls across 625 squaremiles of America's heart-land. Its metro populationnumbers over a million - athird of the entire state’spopulation.

ABOUT OUR PAST…Oklahoma’s written history

began in 1541 whenSpanish explorerCoronado venturedthrough this area. At thattime, it was the home ofthe Plains Indian tribes,such as the Osage, Kiowa,Apache and Comanche. In1803, Oklahoma was soldto the U.S. as part of theLouisiana Purchase.

In the 1830s, the federalgovernment forced theFive Civilized Tribes toleave their homelands.These tribes were living inthe southeastern part of theU.S. They had to walk toOklahoma over a trail thatbecame known as the“Trail of Tears.” Manymen, women and childrendied during this long andtreacherous trip. Oncethese people settled here,Oklahoma became IndianTerritory.

Cowboys began theirhistory on the Texas plains.Texas ranchers found theyhad large supplies of beefwith no place to sell it. TheEast Coast needed beef. Tomeet that demand, Texasranchers had to move theircattle to the closest rail-roads, which were inKansas. The ChisholmTrail and other cattle routeswere made throughOklahoma between 1866and 1889. While travelingthrough Oklahoma, theranchersrealized the territory wasnot only closer to the rail-roads, but a good locationfor raising cattle as well.There was one parcel ofland that was never givenover to any Indian tribe -the Unassigned Lands. Inthe 1880s, many frontierAmericans wanted to moveinto this land. Soon, land-less pioneers began slip-ping over into this areawithout authorization.These were the “Boomers,”who were trying to forcethe government into open-ing the territory up tohomesteaders.

President BenjaminHarrison signed legislationthat opened up theUnassigned Lands and on


April 22, 1889, about50,000 homesteadersgathered at the boundaries.At noon, the cannonroared, and the hordes ofpeople streamed over theline on wagons andbuckboards, horseback, onfoot and even on bicyclesinto the two million acresof land, made their claimsand, overnight, OklahomaCity grew out of theplains. The settlers whoentered to claim landbefore the official start ofthe land run were calledSooners. Hence the state’snickname. On November16, 1907, the OklahomaTerritory and IndianTerritory joined, andOklahoma became the46th state.

OKLAHOMA CITYTODAYThe pioneer zeal of those

early settlers is just as evi-dent in the Oklahoma Cityof today. The western spir-it that helped foundOklahoma City is apparenteverywhere you go.Oklahomans are just as

likely to be wearing bootsand a cowboy hat as theyare a suit and tie.Magnificent attractionslike the National Cowboyand Western HeritageMuseum, Remington ParkRace Track, Frontier CityTheme Park, and the RedEarth Indian Center allreflect the strong ties thisarea has with its westernheritage.

In the early 1990s, theleaders of Oklahoma Citywere faced with adecision: to compete orretreat. The decision wasmade to compete and thecity launched a visionaryproject -- one that wouldchange the face ofOklahoma City forever.That plan wasMetropolitan Area Projects(MAPS), an ambitiousprogram that is one of themost aggressive andsuccessful public-privatepartnerships ever under-taken in the U.S. Thecurrent amount beingspent in this public/privatepartnership exceeds$1 billion.

DID YOU KNOW?

The world’s first installedparking meter was inOklahoma City, on July 16,1935. Carl C. Magee, ofOklahoma City, is generallycredited with originating theparking meter. He filed for apatent for a “coin controlledparking meter” on May 13,1935.

Above:Cowboys and Rodeo are

center stage each January atthe International Finals Rodeo.

Left:City Church

Opposite Page:Metro Transit Trolley;Bricktown Ballpark.


As a result of that vision,visitors can now enjoy amultitude of new attrac-tions and entertainmentoptions. The 15,000-seatAT&T BricktownBallpark is home to theOklahoma RedHawks, theTexas Rangers Triple Aaffiliate, and has beennamed one of the nation'stop two minor league base-ball facilities. Our profes-sional ice hockey team, theBlazers, attracts recordcrowds with its fast-paced,pulse-pounding action inthe Ford Center. The FordCenter, a new 20,000-seatsports arena, has proven tobe an ideal location forhockey, basketball andconcerts.

The Bricktown Canalextends through theBricktown entertainmentdistrict -- just east ofdowntown, past theBallpark to the CanadianRiver. The river is beingtransformed into a seven-mile-long series of riverlakes bordered bylandscaped areas, trailsand recreational facilities.Work on this $23 million

project will continuethrough 2008. Shops,restaurants and entertain-ment, hiking and bikingtrails, and park areas arepart of this developingarea.

A multi-million dollarfacelift and renovation ofthe Cox ConventionCenter has added newmeeting rooms and lobbyareas, along with aremodeled exterior andexhibit space. The renova-tion of the Civic CenterMusic Hall, an historic artdeco building, is now thepremier performing artsvenue in the Southwest.

A new trolley system, theOklahoma Spirit, covers athree-mile area and loopsthrough downtown with anadditional segment of thetrolley system linking theMeridian area hotels, statefairgrounds an Stockyardsarea with downtown andBricktown. The uniquestreetcars offer continuousservice six days a week.

Oklahoma City isn'tlacking in entertainmentoptions, either. TheOklahoma CityPhilharmonic Orchestra,Ballet Oklahoma, andBroadway shows at LyricTheatre and the CivicCenter are just thebeginning. Beautiful lakes,parks and some of thenation's best golf coursesand tennis facilities also awaitthe outdoor enthusiast.

Welcome to the newOklahoma City.

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Spend your holiday exploring downtownOklahoma City during the seventh annualDowntown in December winter celebrationpresented by the Downtown OKC BusinessImprovement District. Only in DowntownOklahoma City can you experience the thrill ofoutdoor ice skating, exhilarating snow tubingrides down the nation’slargest manmade slope,water taxi excursionsalong the windingBricktown Canal, freemuseum Sundays, amagically-lit botanicalgarden and plenty ofholiday cheer for theentire family! Thismonth-long adventureattracts thousands ofrevelers to the City’s10-block polar playground. Festivities runthrough the New Year.

The grand lawn at the Civic Center MusicHall will transform into an icy entertainment

zone when the popularDowntown inDecember Devon IceRink opens for itsseventh season. Thisyear’s rink will featureenhanced lightingcreating a magicalholiday wonderland.The 62-foot by 150-foot rink is expected

to attract more than 26,000 thrill-seekingskaters in 2008.

Skaters and visitors can refuel at theDowntown in December Ice Rink Café with hotcocoa, coffee, soda, corn dogs, chicken, andhamburgers. The Ice Rink Café is open duringrink hours. Rink hours are noon to 10 p.m.daily through January 4, including holidays(holiday hours may vary). Cost to skate is $8,which includes skate rental and a two-hour session.The Civic Center is located at 201 N Walker.

Go extremethis winter,when you goSnow Tubingat the Brick,the nation’slargest man-made snowtubing slope.Feel the wind in your face as you cruise downthe slope at thrilling speeds. “Over the field wego” will have new meaning as riders slide fromthe ballpark’s upper deck all the way to secondbase on a hill of manmade snow. Your snowtube and the snow are provided, even in sunnyweather. If that sounds too scary, a second,smaller and shorter slide will have children andthe less adventurous “dashing through the snow”.

No winter day would be complete withouthot chocolate, apple cider and warm, delicioussandwiches and desserts. Concessions will beopen for those who have come to play or just sitback and watch during regular tubing hours.Tubing is open through December 21 on

Fridays, Saturdays &Sundays, hours vary; onDecember 22 snow tub-ing opens seven-days-a-week through January 4,hours vary. Admission is$10.00 for each one anda half-hour session.

All aboard….for a freeadventure cruise on aBricktown Water Taxiduring The Oklahoman

Holidays on the Canal. All ages will enjoy afun-filled float down the beautifully adornedBricktown canal. While on your cruise, youcan enjoy Downtown’s bustling entertainmentdistrict under the shimmering colors ofBricktown Lights.

The colors of the season will reflect off thewaters of the Bricktown Canal as you float bygreat restaurants and clubs, offering some ofOklahoma’s finest dining and entertainment.


Ride free from 6-9:30 p.m. every Thursdaythrough Sunday, December 28 (closed Christmas).Board the boats across from the ballpark.

Bring the wholefamily Downtown toa day of culture, artand history for FREEduring AmericanFidelity Free MuseumSundays. Visit theGaylord PickensOklahoma HeritageMuseum at 1400Classen Drive (cornerof NW 13 & Shartel)and the Oklahoma

City National Memorial & Museum FREEevery Sunday from 1 – 6 p.m, throughDecember 28.

The Gaylord-Pickens Museum was namedthe 2008 Best New Attraction in Oklahoma bythe Oklahoma Tourism Industry Associationand a 2008 Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick forTeens. Focused on telling Oklahoma’s storythrough its people, the Museum’s high-tech,interactive exhibits showcase individuals likecountry music superstar Reba McEntire, aviationinnovator Wiley Post and BMX superstar MatHoffman.

The Oklahoma CityNational Memorial& Museum wascreated to honorthose who werekilled, those who sur-vived and thosechanged forever bythe 1995 bombing ofthe Alfred P. MurrahFederal Building inOklahoma City. TheMemorial and Museum are dedicated toeducating visitors about the impact ofviolence, informing about events surroundingthe bombing, and inspiring hope and healingthrough lessons learned by those affected. Thespecial exhibit Reporting Terrorism lets visi-tors explore the media experience and how itwas shaped by the Oklahoma City bombing.

Thousands of glimmering twinkles of lightmingle together to create a dramatic, holidayparadise in downtown Oklahoma City’s

Myriad BotanicalGardens duringOG&E GardenLights. Inside theCrystal Bridge,international holi-days are featuredwith Passport toChristmas, a dis-play of holiday decorations and plants fromaround the world. Outdoors, the wooded land-scape will be trimmed with thousands of richlycolored lights, creating a magical, sparkling

garden – perfect forromantic strolls andmemorable familywalks with the dramaticbackdrop of Downtownskyscrapers.

Don't miss the awe-inspiring view of theilluminated gardens

and Downtown skyline from the plaza abovethe Gardens' Water Stage. It makes a greatbackground for holiday family photos. TheCrystal Bridge will open free from 6 – 9 p.m.every Sunday through December 28 for specialtwilight viewings, courtesy of OG&E.Regular Crystal Bridge hours are 9 – 6 p.m.Monday though Sat and noon – 6 p.m. Sun.

Move over Dasher, Prancer and Vixen!Forget about Rudolph! Who needs reindeerwhen you have high-tech, green transportationat your disposal?Not Mr. Santa Clauswhen Sonic SegwaySanta hits the streets.Sonic Segway Santawill visit Downtownevents on hisSegway personaltransport scooter. Santa will have lots of funstuff for kids and adults as he gives out specialSonic treats and holiday light viewing glasses.

Downtown in December is organized byDowntown Oklahoma City Incorporated andsponsored by the Downtown BusinessImprovement District. For a complete scheduleof all Downtown activities and special events,log on to www.downtownindecember.com orcall the Downtown in December hotline (405)236-3640 or 1-888-OKC4Fun.


EMERGENCYPolice/Fire/Ambulance.......................................911AAA Emergency Road Service................(800)222-4357OKC Police Non-Emergency.........................297-1000Oklahoma Highway Patrol...........................425-2043Cellular...........................................................*55Oklahoma Poison Control Center..................271-5454

URGENT CAREFirst1MED............North OKC....................478.0633First1MED............NW OKC.......................495.5841First1MED............South OKC....................636-0767First1MED............Edmond........................844.1633

HOSPITALSBone and Joint Hospital..............................272-9671Deaconess Hospital...................................604-6000Edmond Medical Center...............................341-6100Integris Baptist Medical Center.....................949-3011Integris Southwest Medical Center.................636-7000Mercy Health Center...................................755-1515Midwest Regional Medical Center..................610-4411Norman Regional Hospital..........................329-6877OU Medical Center.....................................271-4700Physicians Hospital of Oklahoma.................602-8100Renaissance Women’s Hospital....................359-9800Saint Anthony Hospital..............................272-7000Saint Michael Hospital...............................685-6671Unity Health Center (North Campus)..............273-2270Unity Health Center (South Campus).............273-2240OU Health Science Center............................271-4000Veteran’s Hospital……........................…….270-0501CREDIT CARDS: (TO REPORT LOST OR STOLEN)American Express...............................(800)528-4800Diners Club......................................(800)234-6377Discover..........................................(800)347-2683MasterCard or Visa..............................(800)336-8472

AIRLINESAmerican.........................................(800)433-7300America West....................................(800)247-5692Continental......................................(800)525-0280Delta...............................................(800)221-1212Northwest........................................(800)225-2525Southwest........................................(800)435-9792TWA...............................................(800)221-2000United.............................................(800)241-6522USAir..............................................(800)428-4322

AIRPORTSDowntown Airpark....................................634-1456Wiley Post Airport.....................................789-4061Will Rogers World Airport Paging..................680-3317

Police.................680-3233Travelers Aid. .......680-3317

DID YOU KNOW?

Myriad Botanical Gardenshas more than 1,200 speciesof plants in the CrystalBridge, representing plantsfrom every continent in theworld except Antarctica–including more than 2,500orchids.

Above:Myriad Botanical Gardens


CITY SOURCES

ENTERTAINMENTTickets and InformationBallet Oklahoma..................................848-8637Black Liberated Arts Center.....................232-2522Blazers Hockey ...................................235-7825Bricktown Visitor Center........................602-8800Canterbury Choral Society......................232-7464Carpenter Square Theatre........................232-6500Civic Center Music Hall.........................297-2584COX Business Center.............................297-3300FORD Center.......................................602-8500Lyric Theatre.......................................524-9312National Cowboy Museum......................478-2250Oklahoma State Capital.........................521-3356Omniplex........................................ ...602-6664OKC Museum of Art...............................236-3100OKC Philharmonic...............................842-5387Oklahoma Opry...................................632-8322Oklahoma Redhawks.............................218-1000Prairie Dance Theatre.............................424-2249Rose State College Performing Arts...........733-7960Stage Center Presents........................... 270-4801State Fair Park.....................................948-6704State Fair Speedway...............................948-6796Stockyards City...................................235-7267

PUBLIC GOLF COURSESBrookside Golf Course (18 holes)9016 South Shields • 632-9666

Earlywine Golf Course (36 holes)115th & S. Portland • 691-1727

James Stewart Golf Course (9 holes)824 Carverdale Drive • 424-4353

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 COURTSEarlywine Golf Course (12 Courts)S.W. 119th & May Avenue

OKC Tennis Center (24 courts)N.W. 36th & Portland

DID YOU KNOW?

Oklahoma doesn't have IndianReservations. We do, however,have 39 federally-recognizedtribal nations headquarters inthe state. Oklahoma has thelargest American Indian popu-lation of any state. Many ofthe American Indians living inOklahoma today aredescendants from theoriginal 67 tribesinhabiting Indian Territory.

Above:Dancers performing at

Red Earth Festival


FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK -11501 NE Expressway • 478-2412www.frontiercity.com Frontier City, a western-styletheme park in Oklahoma City, covers over 40 acres ofrides, shows and attractions for the entire family.Frontier City features three roller coasters, and waterrides that are guaranteed to cool you off. Frontier City'sSummer Concert Series features a new lineup of artist

including Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, CreedenceClearwater Revisited and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

Frontier City is open weekends through Memorial Day. Dailyoperation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412

or visit frontiercity.com for more information.

JASMINE MORAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM1714 Highway 9W. 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 the13,500-gallon aquarium filled with aquatic life. Theplace in Oklahoma where kids “play to learn” andadults “learn to play.” (East of OKC on 1-40 at Seminoleexit #200, 9 miles south to Highway 9, then 1 mile west.)Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Monday and majorholidays. Admission: $6

ARTGALLERIES•MUSEUMS•ATTRACTIONS•HISTORICSITES


WHAT TO SEE & DO


MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS100 Myriad Gardens • 297-3995

The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in theheart of downtown. The centerpiece of the gardens is theseven-story Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, fea-turing a fascinating collection of palm trees, flowersand exotic plants from across the globe. Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6; Sun 12-6. Admission to Crystal Bridge: $6,adults; $5 seniors 62+ and students; $4 Groups of 20+$3 children (4-12); 3 under, free.Outdoor grounds:Free.

NATIONALCOWBOY&WESTERNHERITAGECENTERMUSEUM1700 NE 63rd • 478-2250

The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum pre-serves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of thefrontier. This popular visitor attraction features a superla-tive collection of classic and contemporary Western art,including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington,and the famous 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail.New historical galleries include the American CowboyGallery, the American Rodeo Gallery, Western Performer’sGallery and Prosperity Junction, a re-created authentic westerntown.Visitors of all ages enjoy an adventure into the OldWest at thisnational memorial to the American cowboy. Hours: Open 9-5 7 days a week exceptThanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission: adults $10.00, senior citizens $8.50,children ages 6-12 $4.50, children 5 and under are free.


OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART415 Couch Drive • 236-3100

The new Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald W.Reynolds Visual Arts Center is a 110,000 sq. ft. facilityfeaturing 15 exhibition galleries, an education center, a250-seat theater, cafe, store and library/resource cen-ter. Programs include world-class traveling exhibi-tions, comprehensive film programs and a variety offamily activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signaturesculpture by world renowned glass artist DaleChihuly 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.

OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL620 N Harvey • 235-3313

The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembersthose who lost their lives in the tragic bombing theAlfred P. Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. Theoutdoor symbolic memorial, stands on a three-acresite that includes remnants of the original buildingdestroyed in 1995, is open 24 hours a day, 365 daysa year. Admission to outdoor symbolic memorial isfree.



SCIENCEMUSEUMOKLAHOMA • 2100 NE 52nd • 602-OMNIOklahoma’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 350hands-on exhibits and educational programs; art andcultural galleries; aviation and space artifacts;Omniplex planetarium; International Gymnastics Hallof Fame; International Photography Hall of Fame and

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 oneOmniDome show: $13.50 adults (13-64); $10.25 seniors (65+);

$10.25 children (3-12). Admission for Exhibits and PlanetariumONLY: $9.50 adults (13-64); $8.25 seniors (65+); $8.25 children (3-12). Admission forDome Theater ONLY: $8.25 adults (13-64); $6.75 seniors (65+); $6.75 children (3-12).

WHITEWATER BAY • 3908 W. Reno • 943-9687White Water Bay is a tropical water paradise located alongInterstate 40 in Oklahoma City featuring over 25 acres ofwater rides, slides and attractions. White Water Bayoffers relaxing summer fun with its lazy river and chil-dren's activity pools and shows its wet and wild sidewith the 500,000-gallon Wave Pool and the eight-storyBermuda Triangle. White Water Bay is OklahomaCity's hot spot to cool off this summer. White WaterBay will kick off the 2008 season on May 19th. Dailyoperation varies; Please call (405) 478-2412 or visitwhitewaterbay.com for more information.

OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM620 N Harvey • 235-3313

The museum, housed in the historic Journal RecordBuilding that was damaged by the blast, is adjacent to thesymbolic memorial, provides visitors with an experiencebeyond what they see at the memorial monument. Thestoryline is presented in ten chapters beginning inOklahoma City the morning of the bombing, themoments immediately following the blast, through the16 days of rescue and recovery, and to the rebuilding of

Oklahoma City. The story is told through exhibits andrecorded narratives from victims’ family members, sur-

vivors, rescue workers and others. Hours: Museum Mon-Sat9–6; Sun 1–6. Museum Admission: Adults $10; Senior (62+) $8;

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

OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO • 2101 NE 50th • 424-3344Recognized by Child Magazine as one of the top threefamily-friendly zoos in the nation Family favoritesinclude the Centennial Choo Choo, Safari Tram Tour,the Fins and Feathers Show and our seasonal, interac-tive bird adventure: Explorikeet Adventure. The Zoooffers picnic areas, The Canopy Food Court, SafariGifts and services including wheelchair and strollerrental. The Zoo is open everyday except forThanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hoursare 9-6 from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 9-5from September through May. Admission for adults ages12-64 is $7. Children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and older are$4. Children 2 and under are free.



Good Egg Dining Group owners Keith and HeatherPaul have brought the feel of New York City toDowntown Oklahoma City. Red Prime Steak is the

newest restaurant venture for The Pauls. The ground floorof the historic Buick building, on Broadway, has been trans-formed to a modern urban design with the unmistakable glowof red neon.

The restaurant offers urban elegance with distinct flavors ofthe South and Southwest. Chefs Keith Paul and Robert Blackhave assembled an amazing culinary team to prepare some ofthe most mouthwatering menu selections.

Red Prime Steak’s menu boasts several entrée and saladchoices including various seafood dishes like wild salmonand lobster tail. But, what will keep you coming back aretheir steaks.

Red Prime Steak serves only USDA Prime Midwesternbeef including “Wagyu” Kobe beef, 40-Day Dry AgeRibeye and Strip, Porterhouse and Beef Tenderloin.

“We wanted to reinvent the steakhouse and the steak. AtRed Prime Steak, we only use the finest meats and offer ourcustomers their choice of one crust and one sauce toenhance the flavor of the steak,” said Paul.

And, a steak dinner at Red Prime Steak wouldn’t be com-plete without trying their incredible side dishes. FromGreen-Chile Mac to Cinnamon Whipped Carrotsto Fresh Seared Green Beans, you will find the perfect com-bination for your taste buds.

“From our flash fried spinach to the Horseradish PotatoGratin, the Red Prime Steak culinary team takes classichome cooked dishes and adds a contemporary twist to them.It’s comfort food in a whole new way,” added Paul.

Red PrimeSteak also offers cocktail hour every week-night from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.With over 300 wine selections, Red Prime Steak’s signa-ture cocktails and beer, it is a great place to meet clients orfriends for a relaxing way to unwind after a day at theoffice. Patrons can enjoy specially created appetizersincluding Mini Beef Wellingtons and Crab Louis.

Red PrimeSteak is open Sunday - Thursday: 4:30pm -10:00pm and Friday & Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm.They offer valet parking and can host private parties andbanquets at their location. For reservations, please call405-232-2626 or www.redprimesteak.com.

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ADVENTUREDISTRICT

The Adventure District isthe destination for enter-

tainment the entire familywill enjoy. Located at thecrossroads of I-44 and I-35in northeast Oklahoma City,the district featuresOklahoma’s most outstand-ing visitor attractions.Attractions include theNational Cowboy &Western Heritage Museum,National Softball Hall ofFame, Oklahoma StateFirefighters Museum,Oklahoma City Zoo,Science MuseumOklahoma, Remington ParkRacing Casino andCinemark Tinseltown USA

BRICKTOWN HISTORICDISTRICT

Just east of Downtown isBricktown, OklahomaCity's renovated warehouse district. When thearea was built back at theturn of the century, bricks

made from Oklahoma'sfamous dark red earthwere the most plentifulbuilding material available.Today, those bricks pro-vide the signature look toBricktown, which hasbecome OKC's biggest hotspot for fine restaurants,clubs, galleries and shops,including Oklahoma's firstmicrobrewery. Tour boatschug down the BricktownCanal, a mile-long pedes-trian waterway that cutsthrough the heart of

Bricktown, turns south atthe Ballpark, past waterfalls and fountains to thenew Harkins Theatres andBass Pro Shops.Centennial Crossing, alarger-than-life sculpturedepicting the OklahomaLand Run, consists of 45figures depicting land runparticipants on their wayto stake claims in the newterritory. OKLAHOMA CITY

ARTS DISTRICTAs the majestic MyriadBotanical Gardens and themulti-faceted Stage Center -home of several theatercompanies - remain majoranchor attractions for theArts District, several newvenues have recentlyopened. The Civic CenterMusic Hall reopened itsdoors in September 2001,presenting a classicambiance from stainlesssteel accents to authentic artdeco chandeliers for all toadmire. The state-of-the artfacility showcases perform-ances from ballet toBroadway. The OklahomaCity Museum of Art housesthe largest glass sculptureby artist Dale Chihuly.Standing nearly 55 feet tallwith over 2,400 pieces ofglass, the sculpture shines

as a beacon from the frontatrium of the museum. Themuseum also showcasesnumerous other exhibits aswell as an impressive clas-sic film library.

PASEODISTRICT

Entertainment DistrictsEntertainment DistrictsAS YOU ENJOY SHOPPING, DINING AND SIGHTSEEING, YOUR PATH WILLLIKELY CROSS ONE OF THESE ‘MUST SEE’ NEIGHBORHOODS.


The Historic Paseo Districtis a part of Oklahoma Citythat time forgot - but thearts remembered. Thegateway to this historicdistrict is considered to beNW 30th and Shartel. ThePaseo was built in 1929 asthe first commercial shop-ping district north ofdowntown Oklahoma City.This little Spanish village

with its stucco buildingsand clay tile roofs is thehome of Oklahoma City'sartists' community. Onthis little tree lined streetyou will find painters, pot-ters, photographers, writ-ers, and actors. Within thetwo blocks of the Paseoyou can visit a stainedglass works, a pottery stu-dio, watch a painter atwork, see a performance ofa children's theater group,have dinner, and shop.

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If you want to see a littleof the real West of today,mosey on down toStockyards City, a fewminutes west of down-town. Home to the world’slargest stocker/feeder live-stock market, StockyardsCity is the "genuine arti-cle" and a "must see." Forover 80 years, Stockyards

City has continuallyoffered the kind of qualityproducts and serviceswhich are synonymouswith the heritage of theWest. A 'must do' in theStockyards is Cattlemen'sSteakhouse, Oklahoma'soldest continually operat-ing restaurant. After agreat steak, take time tobrowse the western wearand specialty shops liningthe streets, complete withjeans (Wranglers is thebrand of choice), wideselection of boots, hats,dusters, spurs and beltbuckles the size of hub-caps. If you can't find whatyou need off the shelf,there are highly skilled

artisans ready to custommake whatever you need.You won't find any “Myparents went to StockyardCity and all I got was thislousy T-shirt” shirts orElvis salt and pepper shak-ers, but you will leaveknowing what a real steaktastes like, and that realboots don't come fromBloomingdale's.WESTERN AVENUEDISTRICT

Just north of downtown,beginning at 36th streetand continuing north toWilshire, this historic area

is an eclectic collection ofrestaurants, antique shops,home furnishing specialtystores, personal services,art galleries and retailshops. Frequently referredto by locals as "RestaurantRow", Western Avenuefeatures almost every cuisine at trendy establishments rangingfrom casual to elegant.Western Avenue is an oldercommercial strip that stillmaintains some of its1940’s atmosphere withthe feel and charm of asmall town main street.The district also featuresunique shopping opportunities with hipstores, antique stores, boutiques, galleries, spasand upscale shopping.Independently ownedrestaurants and clubs, livemusic, entertainment and shopping make this area afun place to browse.


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By Susen Foster

uch of central Oklahoma is scenic two lane byways meanderingthrough homey little towns like Goldsby, Lexington,

Washington, Wayne and Purcell, aka “The Heart of Oklahoma”.

Off Interstate 35 between Exits 91 & 95 just 20 miles south ofOklahoma City, is the prosperous community of Purcell, a paradise forantique shoppers and home to some of the country’s largest and mostprestigious horse farms. (Did you know that more horses are bred andborn in Purcell than most anywhere else in the U.S.?)

One of the most exciting times of the year is upon us and the City ofPurcell goes all out for the holidays with their impressive “Lights fromthe Heart”, an effervescent display of millions of tiny stars windingtheir way around Purcell Lake’s shoreline.

If friendly animated exhibits like leaping elves and ski jumping bearsdon’t honk your horn; or the awesome beauty of an iridescent Ice Caveand the shimmering Snowflake Tunnel don’t take your breath away,then the pageantry of its reflection on the lake will certainly do the trick.Take the 2 mile tour in your own vehicle or by horse drawn carriage,and follow the Angels as they herald the way to Bethlehem and thenewborn baby Jesus.

This is one of the best holiday light festivals I have ever encountered;a huge variety of toys of all shapes and sizes, animated displays, andbrilliant tunnels. Hardworking city employees invest heart and soul put-ting together this ambitious exhibit; with individuals and businessesfrom across central Oklahoma contributing to its success.

It costs nothing to visit “Lights from the Heart”, but donations do helpkeep it beautiful and open from 5:30pm each night through New Year’sEve. Something new for 2008 is the Shepherd’s Hut where the family cangather for a picture with St. Nick and thaw out with a warm cup of cocoa.

If that isn’t enough, the red bricked streets of downtown are the set-ting for Purcell’s 20th annual Christmas Parade on the evening ofDecember 4. This year’s theme is “Santa’s Workshop” which promisesfloats of yuletide cheer and friendly faces.

The town’s many eateries and expansive antique shops will be openlong hours during the holiday season. Interstate billboards advertiseover 150,000 square feet of antique inventory and more than 200 ven-dors in Purcell. Personally, I think that is an understatement. Whateveryour fancy may be - vintage glass to vintage clothing; Fiesta ware tofancy linens, anything you can imagine and more – you will find it onMain Street.

In addition, Amtrak offers daily rail service from Oklahoma City toFort Worth (and vice versa) with stops morning and evening in Purcell.The station is a mere 2 blocks from downtown where you can shop, tourand eat to your heart’s content. There is even a “saloon” for those soinclined and 3 motels and a Bed & Breakfast if you decide to stay over.

The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce will fill you in onanything I may have missed. Visit them online atwww.theheartofoklahomachamber.com or call 405/527-3093.

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ONGOING EVENTSALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Thru 12/7 Traditional Cowboy ArtsAssociation 10th Annual Exhibition, Sale& Seminar • National Cowboy & WesternHeritage Museum • 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Thru 12/18 Fred Films presents “Conditions:Russians Making Movies in Other Lands”Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art • Norman405-325-3272 • www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 12/21 “A Territorial ChristmasCarol” • Pollard Theatre • Guthrie • 405-282-1947 • www.guthrieok.com

Thru 12/23 Jupiter Christmas ExpressTrain • Orr Family Farm • 405-799-3276www.orrfamilyfarm.com

Thru 12/28 Highlights from the AkinsCollection • Fred Jones Jr. Museum of ArtNorman • 405-325-3272 • www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 12/30 Holiday Lights SpectacularJoe B. Barnes Regional Park • Midwest City405-455-1818 • www.midwestcityok.org

Thru 12/31 Christmas in the Park • YukonCity Park • Yukon • 405-354-8937www.ci.yukon.ok.us

Thru 12/31 Festival of Light • ShannonSprings Park • Chickasha • 405-224-9627www.ChickashaFestivalofLight.com

Thru 12/31 Passport to Christmas andDowntown in December • Crystal BridgeTropical Conservatory • Myriad BotanicalGardens • 405-297-3995 •www.mmmyriadgardens.com

Thru 12/31 “Reporting Terrorism”Oklahoma City National Memorial &Museum • 888-542-HOPE •www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org

Thru 1/4/2009 Reflections: RussianContemporary Photography • Fred JonesJr. Museum of Art • Norman • 405-325-3272 • www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 1/14/2009American Artists from theRussian Empire • Fred Jones Jr. Museumof Art • University of Oklahoma • Norman405-325-3272 • www.ou.edu/fjjma

Thru 1/18/2009 “Craft in America:Expanding Traditions” • National Cowboy& Western Heritage Museum • 405-478-2250 • www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Thru 1/19/2009 “Hatching the Past: TheGreat Dinosaur Egg Hunt” • Sam NobleOklahoma Museum of Natural HistoryNorman • 405-325-4712 • www.snomnh.ou.edu

Thru 1/31/2009 “Guardian & The Shield”Red Earth Museum • 405-427-5228www.redearth.org

Thru 1/31/2009 “Field, Forest and Stream:the History of Oklahomans and theOutdoors” • Oklahoma History Center 405-522-5248 • www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 7/31/2009 “Unconquered, AllanHouser and the Legacy of One ApacheFamily” • Oklahoma History Center • 405-522-5248 • www.okhistorycenter.org

Thru 11/21/2009 “Tierra de me Familia:Oklahoma” • Oklahoma History Center •405-522-5248 • www.okhistorycenter.org

DECEMBER

12/1-24 Deck the Zoo • Oklahoma CityZoo • 405-424-3344 • www.okczoo.com

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EVENTS• THEATRE• EXHIBITS• FESTIVALS• SHOWS• EQUINE

12/1-24 Candlelight Trolley Tours DowntownGuthrie • 405-282-1947 • www.guthrieok.com

12/3 TJ McFarland • FireLake Grand CasinoShawnee • 405-964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com

12/3-7 Saltimbanco • Ford Center • 405-602-8700 • www.okfordcenter.com

12/4 Territorial Christmas Celebration HarnHomestead Museum • 405-235-4058www.harnhomestead.com

12/4-6 Chesapeake’s A Very Merry Pops! Bythe Oklahoma City Philharmonic • CivicCenter Music Hall • 405-TICKETSwww.okcphilharmonic.org

12/4-7Dickens Weekend • Historic DowntownEdmond • 405-359-4630 • www.edmondok.com

12/5 Colbie Caillat • Riverwind CasinoNorman • 405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com

12/5-7 Boys Ranch Town Living ChristmasPageant • Boys Ranch Town • Edmond 405-359-4630 • www.edmondok.com

12/5-21 Jungle Book by Rudyard KiplingCivic Center Music Hall • 405-842-5327www.okcphilharmonic.org

12/5-21A Tuna Christmas • Civic Center MusicHall • 405-842-5327 • www.okcphilharmonic.org

12/6 Stockyards Christmas Parade 10:00amStockyards City • 405-235-7267www.stockyardscity.org

12/6-7 The Nutcracker • Tulsa BalletCompany - Civic Center Music Hall 405-842-5327 • www.okcphilharmonic.org

12/7 Canterbury Christmas • Civic CenterMusic Hall • 405-842-5327 •www.okcphilharmonic.org

12/8 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma City Thundervs. Golden State Warriors • Ford Center405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

12/9 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma City Blazersvs. Wichita Thunder • Ford Center405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

12/9 A Night Before Christmas MuseumOpen House • National Cowboy & WesternHeritage Museum • 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org



12/10 Brittany Roe • FireLake GrandCasino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

12/10 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies • Ford Center405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

12/11 Carlos Mencia • Civic Center MusicHall • 842-5327 • www.okcphilharmonic.org

12/11-13& 18-20 “Merry Memories” • UCOJazz Lab • Edmond • 405-359-4630www.edmondok.com

12/12 Miranda Lambert • FireLake GrandCasino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

12/12 John Prine with Iris DeMent • CivicCenter Music Center • 405-842-5327www.okcphilharmonic.org

12/12 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma CityBlazers vs. Wichita Thunder • Ford Center405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

12/12 Michael Martin Murphey’sCowboy Christmas Ball • National Cowboy& Western Heritage Museum 405-478-2250www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

12/12 Cross Canadian Ragweed RiverwindCasino • Norman • 405-322-6000www.riverwind.com

12/12 & 26 Mike Black as ElvisFireLakeGrand Casino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

12/13 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma CityBlazers vs. Tulsa Oilers • Ford Center405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

12/13 Night Light Run at Holiday LightsSpectacular • Joe B. Barnes RegionalPark • Midwest City • 405-739-1292 www.midwestcityok.org

12/13 Historic Home Tours • DowntownGuthrie • 405-828-1947 • www.guthrieok.com

12/13 & 20 Victorian Walk EveningsDowntown Guthrie • 405-282-1947www.guthrieok.com

12/13-21 The Nutcracker • Oklahoma CityBallet Company • Civic Center Music Hall405-842-5327 • www.okcphilharmonic.org

12/15 Santa Delivers • Oklahoma City Zoo405-424-3344 • www.okczoo.com

12/16 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. L.A. Clippers • Ford Center405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

12/17 Jamie Richards • FireLake Grand Casino Shawnee • 405-964-7263 www.firelakegrand.com

12/18 Wynonna • A Classic ChristmasRiverwind Casino • Norman • 405-322-6000 • www.riverwind.com

12/19 Jokers Gone Wild • featuring: EddieGossling - FireLake Grand Casino Shawnee405-964-7263 • www.firelakegrand.com

12/19 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. Toronto Raptors • Ford Center405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

12/19-1/25 The Kiowa Five • Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art • Shawnee 405-878-5300 • www.mgmoa.org

12/20 Freestyle Cage Fighting • FireLake

Grand Casino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

12/20 All-College Basketball Classic FordCenter • 405-602-8700 •www.okfordcenter.com

12/20 Michael McDonald • RiverwindCasino • Norman • 405-322-6000www.riverwind.com

12/20 The Christmas Train • OklahomaRailway Museum • 405-424-8222www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org

12/21 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers • FordCenter • 235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

12/24 Chuck Floyd • FireLake GrandCasino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

12/25 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma CityBlazers vs. Tulsa Oilers • Ford Center 405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

12/26-27 Rodney Carrington • FireLakeGrand Casino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

12/26-28 Radio City Christmas SpectacularStarring The Rockettes • Ford Center 405-602-8700 • www.okfordcenter.com

12/29 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. Phoenix Suns • Ford Center•405-235-8288 • www.nba.com/thunder

12/30 CHL Hockey • Oklahoma CityBlazers vs. Colorado Eagles • Ford Center405-235-PUCK • www.okcblazers.com

12/31 New Year’s Eve Party • FireLakeGrand Casino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com

12/31 NBA Basketball • Oklahoma CityThunder vs. Golden State Warriors Ford Center • 405-235-8288www.nba.com/thunder

12/31 Opening Night • DowntownOklahoma City • 405-270-4848www.artscouncilokc.com

12/31 Justin White • FireLake GrandCasino • Shawnee • 405-964-7263www.firelakegrand.com



ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY117 E. Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-14223001 West Memorial Road • 755-2680Walking into Abuelo’s is like stepping intoOld Mexico - in a very posh part of town.From the award-winning recipes to the magnificent interior courtyard, Abuelo's istruly the best of Mexico.BOURBON STREET CAFE100 E. California Ave. Bricktown • 232-6666New Orleans style seafood, steaks and pasta ina French Quarter atm osphere. A delightful din-ing experience inside or the patio on the canal.CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE1309 S. Agnew Ave. • Stockyards • 236-0416Open since 1910 and located at the edge ofStockyard City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse featuresfirst-rate beef, hand cut & aged on the premises.

CHEEVERS CAFÉ2409 N. Hudson • (405)-525-7007Just a few blocks north of DowntownOklahoma City, Cheever’s Café combinesAmerican cuisine with Southwest influ-ences to create savory prime steaks, fresh

seafood selections and inventive salads. Inaddition to their popular menu choices,Cheever’s Café also serves daily and night-ly specials and signature desserts. Plus,Cheever’s Café offers their clientele a fullbar and an excellent selection of wines tocompliment your meal. For reservations,please call 405-525-7007 or visitwww.cheeverscafe.com.

CIMARRON STEAK HOUSE201 N. Meridian • 948-7778Cimarron is the biggest Steak House inOklahoma City, (big in size, not in price). Youcan get steak, chicken, ribs or seafood cookedover an open mesquite fire. Located near theState Fairgrounds, Cimarron Steak House isideal for families looking for affordable steaks.

CRABTOWN303 East Sheridan • Bricktown • 232-7227Bricktown’s original seafood restaurant,featuring a variety of crab appetizers, crab dinners and seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta.DEEP DEUCE GRILL307 N.E. 2nd Street • 405.235.9100Enjoy a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps,salads, and steaks at this neighborhood grill.Watch sports on two big screen tv’s or sit nextto the firepit on the outdoor patio. Locatedtwo blocks north of Bricktown in the historicDeep Deuce Jazz District.

IRON STARR BBQ3700 N. Shartel Avenue • (405) 524-5925Iron Starr BBQ is gourmet BBQ at its finest.From smoked meats to fabulous side dish-es,Iron Starr BBQ brings Oklahoma City res-idents fine dining with the smokehouseflavor. With their fancy macaroni and cheeseto roasted potato salad to green chilecorn-bread, the side dishes compliment IronStarr’s richly flavored smoked chicken,ribs,and other succulent meats. Iron StarrBBQ also offers a private dining facility forlarger parties. For more information or tomake a reservation, for more info. visit us atwww.ironstarrbbq.com.

KONA RANCH STEAKHOUSE2037 SOUTH MERIDIAN • 681-1000One of Oklahoma City’s best-kept secrets,Kona Ranch features corn fed, specificallyaged USDA Choice steaks, skillfully broiledto your liking. Kona specialties include volcano onions, coconut shrimp, smokedprime rib and smoked turkey.

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MICKEY MANTLE’S STEAKHOUSE7 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 272-0777The Oklahoma Legend continues! Serving thefinest cuts of aged USDA prime steaks, lobsterand fresh seafood. Extensive wine list and liveentertainment is featured in the lounge.

NONNA’S EURO-AMERICANRISTORANTE AND PURPLE BAR1 Mickey Mantle Dr. • Bricktown • 235-4410Nonna’s, located in the “Heart of Bricktown” ina 90+ year old warehouse is 3 floors of part artgallery, part bakery, part fine dining, and purefun! From top to bottom it offers an eclecticatmosphere featuring Euro-American cuisine. PEARL’S OYSTER BAR5641 N. Classen Blvd • 848-80082125 S.W. 74th • 682-1500Consistently voted Oklahoma City’s #1seafood restaurant. Pearl’s has become anOKC tradition with its upbeat tempo, sleekinterior and New Orleans style Cajun entrees.

RED PRIME STEAK504 N. Broadway • (405)-232-2626Red Prime Steak is located in the historicBuick building in Downtown Oklahoma City.The historic building has been transformed toa modern urban design with the warm glow ofred neon. Red Prime Steak serves only USDAPrime Midwestern beef

as well as American ‘Wagyu’ Kobe beef,Bone-in Ribeye, Porterhouse and 40-Day DryAge Bonein New York Strip. With 300 wineselections and the teaming of Chef Keith Pauland Chef Robert Black’s innovative culinaryskills, an evening at Red Prime Steak will bea night to remember. For reservations, pleasecall 405-232-2626 orwww.redprimesteak.com.ROCOCO RESTAURANT & FINE WINE2824 N. Pennsylvania • 528-2824 Chef owned and operated, Rococo’s featuressteaks, seafood, pasta, and an exquisite roastrack of lamb. Rococo’s boasts a progressivewine list that is affordable and complimentsthe restaurant’s innovative cuisine. OwnerBruce Rinehart moved from Boston in 2003,specifically with the intention of opening agreat “east coast style” restaurant. He succeededin creating one of the best in the nation.SOLEIL RESTAURANT & XO LOUNGE15 N. Robinson • 601-3800This hip, upscale restaurant and lounge islocated downtown in the historic ColcordHotel. Soleil features a continental menu witha french influence. Enjoy oysters on the halfshell, king crab legs, or cavier. Open forbreakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours: Mon.-Thur. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.


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SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE101 E. Sheridan Ave. • Bricktown • 235-0402Every day they roll hundreds of meatballs byhand, prepare sauces from scratch, & layerlasagna with fresh meats, cheeses, noodles,spices, & sauce.

TOBYKEITH’S “I LOVETHIS BAR& GRILL310 Johnny Bench Dr. • Bricktown • 231-0254Welcome! Kick up your heels and head downto the best honky-tonk in town. Enjoy over100 pieces of Toby Keith memorabilia includ-ing signed guitars, platinum records and cloth-ing Keith wore in videos. Take a seat on one ofour “Redneck Loveseats” and get ready toLove This Bar and Grill. Open Daily at 11a.m. TRAPPER’S FISHCAMP AND GRILL4300 West Reno • 943-9111From the grizzly bear in the entry to the livealligator inside, you’ll love the outrageousdécor. Dive into Gulf Coast specialties includ-ing seafood, fish, steaks and prime rib.

COFFEE SHOPSUNCOMMON GROUNDS100 E. Main • Bricktown • 236-JAVAUncommon Grounds is a different breed of cof-fee shop that’s brought back the art of coffee.This Bricktown favorite offers a cozy atmos-

phere and sunny, outdoor patio. Want to add aflare of excitement to your visit, try the Mochamint, Black Forest, or Turtle lattes. UncommonGrounds also offers an extended selection ofloose-leaf teas, Chai tea, and Italian sodas fornon-coffee drinkers. Breakfast and lunch sand-wiches are served all day. Open Mon.-Thur. 7-9, Fri. 7- Midnight, Sat. 9-Midnight, Sun. 9-9.

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENTCITYWALK70 North Oklahoma • Bricktown • 232-92559 clubs in one, 9 times the fun. Citywalk offersthe perfect destination for even the most discriminating clubgoers. From country andwestern to top 40, techno to discotech, and duel-ing pianos to karaoke. Arrive early or expect await. Open Friday and Saturday nights.

MAKER’S CIGAR BAR & LOUNGE25 S. Oklahoma Ave. • Bricktown • 606-9000located in the Historic BricktownEntertainment District. The brickwalls, rich leather furniture, and well-bal-anced interior lighting create a perfectplace to unwind before heading back to thehotel. With live music beginning everynight at 8, patrons can smoke their favoritecigar and sip a smooth glass of scotch.Open seven days a week at 11 a.m.


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ecember was made for Maker’s Cigar and PianoLounge. With its gas log fireplace, live music,

invigorating cigars, and warm spirits, a winter trip toOklahoma City would be incomplete without a visit tothis cozy cigar bar.

It’s exactly how proprietor Clinton Greenhaw envisionedit when he visited his first cigar and piano bar in Chicagoover fifty years ago. Greenhaw began playing the piano atage 12. He started smoking cigars five years later. But itwasn’t until Greenhaw’s military unit was stationed inChicago in the late 1950’s that he discovered the magic ofcigar and piano bars.

The young Army soldier frequented several Chicago cigarand piano bars, but his favorites were the Briefcase and theLibrary on State Street. Greenhaw would eventually returnto Oklahoma, where he ran his family’s grocery businessuntil retiring in 1998. It was those early memories that ledhim to open Maker’s Cigar & Piano Lounge.

Shortly after retirement, Greenhaw spotted the OklahomaHardware Building, an old but sturdy warehouse in theBricktown Entertainment District. In 2000, Bricktown wasin its infancy. Along with business partner Mark Myers, thepair have transformed the bare warehouse dock into a warmand inviting atmosphere that attracts local residents andhotel guests alike.

Maker’s combines the perfect mix of ambient and tasklighting, chinese red paint, and pendant lighting (adornedwith earth-tone beads), setting the perfect tone for the cigarbar. The rich, leather sofas situated around the fireplace area popular destination within the lounge. In fact, severalmarital proposals have taken place there.

Seven years later, Maker’s Cigar & Piano Lounge continuesto thrive in Bricktown. Maker’s survived the smoking banpassed by the state’s legislature in 2006. (When patrons askGreenhaw where Maker’s non-smoking section is located,he politely points outside.) Greenhaw’s favorite cigar is aGraycliff from the Bahamas. He likes the flavor and drawof this particular cigar.

Maker’s prides itself in having some of the most knowledgeable bartenders in town, and on serving some ofthe finest liquors in the world. Greenhaw once refused toserve a patron who asked the bartender to mix Louie XIIICognac with Diet Coke. “I lost out on a $135 sale,” smilesGreenhaw, “but you don’t mix cognac, you sip it.”

Maker’s features live music every night beginning at 8p.m. The cigar bar is open seven days a week at 11 a.m.,and is located at 25 S. Oklahoma Avenue in OklahomaCity. For more information, contact (405) 606-9000.

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Rodney CarringtonDecember 26 & 27

ecember is red-hot at FireLake Grand Casino, located20 minutes east of Oklahoma City on I-40 at exit

178 in Shawnee.

FireLake Grand Casino features over 125,000 squarefeet of gaming, including a variety of slot machines andmore than 100 table games. Even the most seasoned playerwill enjoy Blackjack, Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em,Three Card Poker, Craps, Spinnette (Roulette), Pai Gowand Mini Baccarat.

Need more? The star power that performs at FireLakeGrand rocks the house! On Friday, December 12th at 7,let Miranda Lambert, winner of Academy of CountryMusic’s album of the year award for “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” entertain you.

Miranda Lambert first exploded onto the scene as afinalist in the 2003 season of the Nashville Star televisionseries. She didn’t win – a result she has described as ablessing. “I was hoping not to win,” she once said. “Thewinner had to go in right after the contest and make arecord in a couple of weeks, and I wasn’t ready. My songstalk about real things. Things that I’ve been through or I’vewitnessed through my friends and family. If I feel it, I cansing it and make anyone believe it.”

Add to your holiday fun with multi-million copy sellingrecording artist and comedian Rodney Carrington as hehits the stage for three shows, December 26th at 7 andDecember 27th at 7 and 9:30. Rodney's popularity derives,in large part, from his closeness with his audience. Insteadof moving to Los Angeles or Nashville, Rodney stayed inTulsa, he keeps grounded through frequent live shows.

Again and again Rodney Carrington, in his own weird,shoot-from- the-hip, hilariously demented way, manages,for better or worse, to bring us face to face with publicposturing and pretense. So, before you jump intoCarrington’s comedic ring, leave your pre-conceived ideasand political correctness outside. Break some rules. And asyou give him a lighthearted listen, please heed his advice:“Lighten up! Don’t be so serious about stuff! Enjoy your-self, for God’s sake! Life is entirely too short!” Now, let’sall shake hands, and come out laughing!

To purchase tickets to any of the shows at FireLakeGrand Casino, please call 405-96-GRAND or at theFireLake Grand Casino’s gift shop to purchase your ticket.For information and directions, www.firelakegrand.com

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ANTIQUESANTIQUE HOUSE4409 N. MERIDIAN • 495-2221 or 659-2182 This OKC treasure has featured beautifulantique glass, china, silver, oak and Victorianfurniture since 1972. Antique House has theone of the largest selections of heirloomlinens, table clothes, pillow cases, andVictorian lace in Oklahoma. Antique Housealso offers antique appraisals and estate liq-uidation services. While at Antique House,be sure to check out the Finicky LadyBoutique and enjoy lunch at Dane’s TeaRoom next door. Monday through Saturday 9a.m. to 5 p.m.

23RD STREET ANTIQUE MALL3023 N.W. 23rd • 947-3800Nearly 100 of the finest antique dealers inthis part of the country display their wares inthe 11,000 square foot building. Whether youare shopping for a gift or a one-of-a kindkeepsake - you'll find it here. Featuring oakand primitive furniture, glassware, pottery,art glass, lamps, clocks, radio's and toys.

ART GALLERIESTHE HOWELL GALLERY6432 North Western Avenue • 840-4437The Howell Gallery represents fine original art

by regionally and nationally recognized artiststogether with exciting works by new emergingartists. Paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, andacrylic mediums are featured together withbronzes, hand-blown glass, ceramic, stone andmarble work, and unique wood turnings. Visitour gallery Monday through Friday 10am to5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm or visit usonline at www.howellgallery.com

RETAIL AND SPECIALTYCROSS BAR GALLERY1400 S. Agnew • -239-21044312 W. Reno Avenue • 943-5600Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furni-ture, art, saddles, and tack from the AmericanWest. Now with convenient locations nearthe Fairgrounds and in the Stockyards, almostall products sold by Cross Bar Gallery aremade in the U.S. Check out custom artworkby G. Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, andKenneth Wyatt, jewelry by Bob Berg, bronzesculptures by C.R. Morrison, and over 200Brazilian cowhides. Open Monday throughSaturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday Noon to6 pm at 4312 West Reno. (Closed Sunday at1400 S. Agnew.) Visitors may also shoponline at www.crossbargallery.com.

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OKLAHOMA NATIVE ART AND JEWELRY1316 S. Agnew • Stockyards • 604-9800Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry is OklahomaCity's premiere Native American unique arts store. In the heart of the Stockyards, it housesthe rare works of over 63 well-known NativeAmerican artists and craftsmen. Authentic NativeAmerican and Western artworks includingsculpture, jewelry, kachinas, Cherokee baskets,handcrafted pottery, patinings and more.

PAINTED DOOR124 E Sheridan • Bricktown • 235-4410.Come and Enjoy a wonderful shopping expe-rience at Painted Door, where everyone willfind the perfect gift for themselves and thatSpecial someone. From inside Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante and Bar, the entrance toPainted Door is located next to the GrandStaircase, or just enter through the “PaintedDoor” off Sheridan Avenue. Specialty giftsand accessories at their finest! SANTA FE COMPANY4141 West Reno • 947-1990Experience the finest in Southwest interi-ors and high-qual i ty Mexican furniturewith upholstered, iron and other pieces.Santa Fe Company features a wide varietyof lighting, rugs, tableware, pottery, artifacts, art, bedding, other items for thehome, in addition to jewelry and gifts

WESTERN WEARMCCLINTOCK HERITAGE COLLECTION2227 Exchange • Stockyards • 232-0151McClintock Heritage Collection manufac-tures boots, belts and wallets from exotic ani-mal skins such as alligator, ostrich, caiman,stingray, lizard, python, and eel, among oth-ers. The boots are hand constructed using anage-old welt system, employing only thehighest quality materials throughout, and arerecognized as the best in the field for theirhigh quality workmanship.SHEPLERS812 S. Meridian • 947-6831It’s your country, your way at Sheplers andsheplers.com. We’ve been providing thelargest selection of traditional and fashionablewestern wear since 1899. Sheplers carries allof the brands you know and love. For work,play or every day shop Sheplers for your kindof country.SHORTY’S CABOY HATTERY1206 South Agnew Stockyards • 232-4287Quality. Trust. Dedication. Tradition. All ofthese qualities are still alive and well today atShorty's. Each custom western hat is handcrafted to the customer's specifications, usingtimeless techniques passed from generation togeneration of master hatters.


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o Weins never intended to get into retail. Raised on afamily farm in northeast Nebraska, Jo has always lovedriding horses. She moved to Oklahoma City to attend

law school in the evenings. Jo became involved with theOklahoma Quarter Horse Association after becoming anattorney. When she learned that the Cross Bar Gallery wouldbe closing its doors, Jo and her husband, Terry Weins, pur-chased the store in January 2005.

Two years later, Jo has expanded into the Stockyards, part-nering up with National Saddlery Company to open a show-room across the street from Cattlemen’s Steakhouse.(National Saddlery will continue to maintain its original loca-tion in the Stockyards, also.) “National Saddlery has beenaround for 82 continuous years,” Jo indicated. “John Rule isa master tooler and saddle maker.” Along with his wife,DonaKay, the Rules’ tack and tooling business complementsCross Bar Gallery’s custom western furnishings.

Cross Bar Gallery features handcrafted furniture and art ofthe American West. Almost all of the products sold by theretailer are made in the United States. Some visitors come toappreciate the custom artwork by western legends such as G.Harvey, Martin Grell, Bruce Green, and Kenneth Wyatt. Othersstop to admire the jewelry designed by Bob Berg and soldexclusively in Oklahoma by Cross Bar Gallery.

There are those who visit the store to pick out a custompiece of western furniture to complement their ranch. Somewho cherish the largest collection of C.R. Morrison bronzesculptures in the United States. And still others stop to pur-chase one of over 200 Brazilian cowhides on display. (Alongwith the teak wood furniture, the Brazilian cowhides are oneof only a few items not made in America.)

Whatever the reason for the visit, Jo is appreciates theopportunity to work with others who share her love for west-ern furniture, jewelry, and art. “This is really a creative outletfor me,” Jo says. “Whether you’re a fellow rancher, or city-folk who simply want a piece of the western lifestyle, we real-ly take pride in selling American-made products and support-ing local and regional artisans.”

The New Cross Bar Gallery – National SadderlyCompany is located in the Stockyards at 1400 S. Agnew.Store hours are Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6p.m., and closed on Sundays. Phone number 239-2104.

The Original Cross Bar Gallery is still located at 4312 W.Reno Avenue, one block east of Meridian next to Tener’s.Store hours are Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6p.m., and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. For more information,contact 943-5600 or visit www.crossbargallery.com.

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4320 W. Reno • 946-5500I-35 and 12th StreetMoore • 793-09003309 North KickapooShawnee • 275-8010Since the 1930’s Tener's Western Outfittershas offered cowboys and cowgirls the lateststyles in western wear, the best in name brandchoice. Teners is truly one of the most uniquewestern stores in the country with a completeselection of quality western wear.

REGIONAL SHOPPING MALLSCROSSROADS MALL7000 Crossroads Boulevard(I-35 S at I-240) • 631-4421Crossroads Mall has 140 shops and servicesincluding great restaurants, and departmentstores including Dillard's and ,J.C. Penney.

PENN SQUARE1901 N.W. Expwy • 842-4424Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. Features140 specialty shops including Abercrombieand Fitch. QUAIL SPRINGS MALLMemorial and N. May • 755-6530Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears and J. C. Penney’s,as well as numerous specialty shops, Retrofood court in front of a multi-screen theatre.

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